Why buy British Beef?

In Britain, some of the highest welfare standards in the world regulate the way that our beef is produced. Beef carrying the Red Tractor logo comes from assured farms, with standards applying from farms to pack. The logo also provides a clear sign that the beef is British, safe and traceable.

No growth-promoting hormones are fed to beef cattle in the UK and antibiotics are only administered if prescribed by a vet. Farms assured by our Lead Assurance Partner, Red Tractor, must use medicines responsibly, with veterinary oversight of treatment decisions and measures to reduce reliance on antibiotics through good health, welfare and husbandry practices. They must also have a written Livestock Health Plan, reviewed annually by a vet, and complete an annual livestock health and performance review.

Every animal can be traced to its mother and place of birth with the UK cattle passport and traceability system. Red Tractor standards reinforce this traceability through requirements covering cattle identification and records, helping provide traceability through the assured supply chain

Britain’s beef industry is the envy of the world. Breeding from our livestock and genetics from breeds native to Britain are much sought after by farmers in other countries. 

Top 10 native cattle breeds are: Highland, Belted Galloway, English Longhorn, Red Poll, White Park, Hereford, British White, Ayrshire, Aberdeen Angus, South Devon,

The distance between each farm and shop is smaller than imported beef. This means fresher meat and less of a carbon footprint.

Buying British beef labelled with the Red Tractor logo supports British farmers. In turn, this helps keep the countryside how it looks today. No cows: No countryside!

Beef is naturally rich in protein and it provides eight essential vitamins and minerals that support good health and well-being.

Choosing British beef means supporting British farmers whose work helps to keep the British countryside the way we want it to look: no cows - no countryside!

Why buy British Beef? Because it's the best in the world and part of our national heritage!

When you choose beef carrying the Red Tractor logo, you have the reassurance that it has been produced to rigorous independently verified standards from farms to pack.