A breed shaped by nature

The Angus cattle most people know today are very different from the originals that came from the glens of Scotland more than 200 years ago. The cattle we raise at Native Angus Beef come from a rare genetic line that has remained unchanged. They are bred to thrive on pasture, not grain.

These are Native Angus. Carefully linebred by Scottish farmers, they were selected over generations for fertility, foraging ability and eating quality - not just rapid growth or large frame size. Their genetics were never influenced by industrial farming, which makes them perfectly suited to grass-fed, regenerative farming systems like ours.

The Story of Native Angus cattle

During the 20th century, most Angus cattle were crossbred to suit changing markets. As grain-feeding and large-scale feedlots became the norm, Angus cattle were bred to grow faster and larger. Flavour, marbling and resilience were traded for speed and size.

By the 1990s, only a small number of the original Native Angus lines remained. Fewer than 150 breeding females still carried the true traits that built the global Angus reputation: fertility, longevity, maternal strength and natural marbling.

Thanks to the dedication of a small group of Scottish farmers and the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, these genetics were preserved. Today, the Native Angus remain officially recognised and protected, and we’re proud to raise them here in Australia.

Why It Matters

Beef quality begins with genetics - and Native Angus cattle deliver.

These compact, hardy animals are ideally suited to converting diverse pastures into high-quality protein, natural fats and essential nutrients. They’ve been bred to flourish on grass alone, producing richly flavoured, tender beef without the need for grain or synthetic inputs.

At Native Angus Beef, we chose this breed for three good reasons:

  • Taste: full-flavoured, tender beef with exceptional marbling
  • Nutrition: naturally rich in Omega-3s, CLA, and fat-soluble vitamins
  • Resilience: animals that thrive on pasture with minimal intervention

It's beef as it was meant to be.

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