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Are Naturkött® products healthier than other meat?

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As Naturkött® products come exclusively from animals that are reared naturally, we believe this provides the conditions for meat that is good for our health. Recent research also suggests that meat from animals that mainly eat grass contains a significantly higher proportion of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than meat from animals reared on e.g. cereals. A high proportion of omega-3 is generally considered to counter cardiovascular disease, lower lipids and have anti-inflammatory effects. From this perspective at least, we therefore dare to claim that Naturkött® is healthier than the majority of beef produced in Sweden. Read more at: http://www2.slu.se/forskning/fakta/faktajordbruk/pdf02/Jo02-11.pdf

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What does "humane slaughter" mean and how do slaughter methods differ in Sweden and South America?

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Animals that produce NATURKÕTT® are slaughtered in such a way as to minimise the risk of stress to the animals. This means that the animals are always kept together in the groups they have lived with. The animals are kept in good condition, with farmers and transporters subject to severe economic penalties if any problems are discovered when the animals arrive at the slaughterhouse. The slaughterhouses that produce NATURKÕTT® are state of the art and of a very high standard, comparing well with the best European and Swedish slaughterhouses. Naturally all our producers comply with EU slaughtering requirements. Our criteria specify a maximum time of 8 hours for transport to the slaughterhouse, but it is usually considerably less than this. The transporter must ensure that the animals are given water and rest as required. Transporters who neglect their duties are given only one further chance before being closed down. At the slaughterhouse the animals are never kept in stalls for more than 12 hours waiting to be slaughtered. They are not fed in this period, but have unrestricted access to water at all times. If a circumstance should arise that extends the waiting period, the slaughterhouses we work with have access to pastures adjacent to the stalls where the animals can be turned out to graze.

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Are the calves able to stay with their mothers and, if so, for how long?

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Yes, the calves are able to stay with their mothers until they are approx. six months old. At that age they are able to get the nutrition they need from grazing and are therefore weaned.

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Are adult bulls allowed to roam freely and do they have nose-rings?

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Yes, the bulls used to service the cattle naturally are also allowed to roam freely. We haven't seen nose-rings in any of the bulls but we can't guarantee that they aren't used.

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At what age are the animals castrated?

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Castration usually takes place before the calves reach the age of nine months; however, in the case of NATURKÕTT® eco-labelled meat, it is carried out at the age of three months.

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