Our Herd

The method of farming we practice ensures that the animals are in perfect health and without stress. They go for beef between 16 and 20 months old at a family run abattoir within 15 minutes of the farm ensuring the animals are humanely treated and stress free.

This system allows our customer to know every detail about the food they are eating or serving. The meat is hung for 20-30 days or as an individual customer may require.

This method of farming is different to an intensive system. At Ballyhenry we believe that our extremely efficient old style system works hand in hand with nature and environment, and finally producing healthier and more succulent beef.

Some interesting facts about our herd….

• The stock is all Angus breed. It is a closed herd. i.e. no animals are brought in with the exception of the 2 year rotational bulls for breeding purposes. All new animals are born and bred on the farm.
• Extremely low stocking rate of animals on the farm.
• All stock are always outdoors.
• No drugs are administered to the animals unless in exceptional cases when required by a qualified veterinarian in the interest of the animals welfare. A derogation has to be obtained from the organic accreditation authority in this circumstance.
• Livestock is fed only grass on carefully tended pastures. This is supplemented with homegrown silage in December, January, February and March.
• Animals are not fed supplementary food or vitamins of any kind.
• The calves run with their mothers always and are weaned naturally.
• No herding dogs, cattle probes or sticks are used anytime.