Animal welfare
At Schottländers Wagyu, we’re creating a product that meets the highest standards of animal welfare. We know what it takes to ensure our animals grow strong and enjoy a stress-free life.
Calm, happy cattle can gain up to a kilo a day. The quality of the meat improves with the quality of the animal’s life which is why we’ve invested substantially in creating a low-stress environment for the cattle. We’re all about resort-style living and careful handling for each animal according to principles established by Dr Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University and proponent for the humane treatment of livestock.
This includes:
high-quality grass and supplements so they can graze at will
automated massage brushes that feel fantastic and keep their hides free of annoying insects
meditation music played 24/7 around the massage brushes
non-slip walkways for animal safety
calm, quiet mustering for vaccinations and drenching
electronic tracking of animals so any issues can be identified and managed early
animals managed with support from vets at Sydney University to minimise stress or discomfort
planned on-site abattoir to remove the need for cattle to travel in trucks for slaughter.
At Schottländers Wagyu, we know that animal welfare must come first. We treat our cattle the way we’d like to be treated, with the best food, most comfortable living conditions, and a stress-free life.
Schottländers cattle are vaccinated and drenched according to a strict regime managed with support from Associate Professor John House, from Sydney University's Livestock Veterinary Teaching and Research Unit, to maintain maximum health and development. The vaccination program is unique, designed to overcome the naturally weak immune system of wagyu cattle, and includes the application of six vaccines to prevent bacterial and viral diseases.
The result? Happy cattle that deliver the highest-quality, tastiest, and tenderest wagyu beef.
Schottländers Wagyu subscribes to the
five freedoms of animal welfare
1. Freedom from hunger and thirst by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
2. Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
3. Freedom from pain, injury or disease by prevention through rapid diagnosis and treatment.
4. Freedom to express normal behaviour by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.
5. Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
Contact us
For more information on the Schottländers Wagyu product and animals, including pricing and availability, please contact the Schottländers team.