Pure Black Aberdeen Angus
We breed our 100% pure Black Aberdeen Angus on natural grassland on our farms in Uruguay. Our cattle spend their entire lives roaming the pastures year-round as they were always meant to do, tended by our people with a passion for caring for animals.
Our Aberdeen Angus beef
- Great flavour and proper marbling
- Tender and juicy beef
- Grass-fed and free-range
- Strong nutritional properties
- Raised with highest standards of animal welfare
Back to the original Aberdeen Angus traits
In Uruguay, our herd’s genetics trace back to the original native Scottish Aberdeen Angus, which adapts well to our grassland environment due to its moderate frame. Moreover, it is renowned for its superior meat quality.
Our certifications
Our selected certifications are a testament to our commitment to animal welfare and the quality of our beef.
Below you can read more about what certified Angus beef is.
The Aberdeen Angus, associated with the highest meat quality, is consequently highly sought after. This popularity of the breed has led to numerous crossbred animals being marketed under the Angus name. These animals can carry the “Angus” label on product packaging and restaurant menus, despite deviating from the original breed’s characteristics, including size, texture and flavour.
To guarantee the purity of our bloodlines and the quality of our Aberdeen Angus products, our beef is certified through the Aberdeen Angus Breeders Society and bears the seal “ANGUS URUGUAY GRASSFED.” This certification assures our customers that they are purchasing authentic, high-quality Angus beef.
The certification program has strict requirements and detailed quality specifications to uphold the high standards of the beef. These standards include genetic selection criteria to ensure the breed’s purity, allowing only limited crossbreeding. At Ingleby Farms, our Angus cattle are 100% purebred, selected for superior genetic traits to enhance our breeding program and the quality of the meat.
Moreover, the certification requires the carcass to meet conformation standards, which dictate the animal’s build, age and fat cover. Maintaining these standards demands meticulous attention to our breeding program and management of the cattle throughout their lives.
Certification under the Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association not only guarantees an exceptional eating experience but also protects the integrity of the breed lines and confirms the purity of our animals.
The welfare of our animals is a top priority. To underline this, we became the first certified humane beef company in Latin America.
Being Certified Humane means, we meet strict standards for animal care through-out the entire lifecycle of our cattle – from birth at our farms, through the daily management and handling, to the transportation and processing at the abattoir.
The certification scheme emphasises that animals are raised in a caring environment, receive nutritious feed and are managed by skilled professionals. Every step is done with care and respect.
We are inspected every year to ensure our practices continue to meet these high standards. This certification assures our customers that our beef is produced ethically and responsibly.
When you see our beef products carrying the Never Ever 3 certification seal, it is a guarantee to our customers and consumers, that these cattle have never received hormones, antibiotics or have been fed animal-based feed in their entire lifespan. If an animal requires treatment with antibiotics, it is removed from the program. Instead, it is transferred to the Natural Meat program.
Read more about the Never Ever 3 beef and Natural Meat programs.
The three pillars of the Never Ever 3 protocol give assurance that our beef comes from cattle raised on a natural diet, ultimately delivering a healthier product free from additives commonly found in beef production.
Our beef production undergoes annual inspections to verify that our practices comply with the qualifications and standards required to maintain the certification.
Exceptional eating experience
Not all certified Angus beef is grass-fed. For many of our customers and ourselves this is however a priority, for a number of reasons.
Grass fed beef offers an exceptional eating experience; known for its flavour, tenderness and juiciness. Further, it supports the health and wellbeing of the animal during its up-bringing.
The quality of the beef
Watch the video and see what makes the flavour and eating experience of our beef so exceptional.
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Research on nutrition facts in grass-fed beef
Additionally, Angus beef has shown to provide certain nutrition health benefits: having a naturally improved balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, being richer in essential nutrients and antioxidants and with a lower fat content*.
Research carried out by Pasture for Life Associations found these nutritional benefits in grass fed beef:
“Grass-fed meat tends to be lower in total fat and also has higher levels of ‘good fats’ such as omega-3. Milk and meat from grass-fed animals also has higher vitamin levels, particularly vitamins A (β-carotene) and E(α-tocopherol). Some studies also show higher mineral levels. Higher levels of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) in pasture-fed meat and dairy products may offer a potent defense against heart disease, diabetes and cancer.”
Further research is needed to confirm these nutrition facts, but they are promising and suggest that grass-fed Angus beef could be a healthier choice for consumers.
*A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beef, 2010 March, Cynthia A Daley, et. al.
