The Irish Moiled cow is an ancient hornless breed of cattle native to the island of Ireland. It is the only surviving native breed in Northern Ireland. Traditionally a medium sized breed used for meat and milk. They live long and can calve well into their teens.
Irish Moiled beef is a premium beef reared by a team of dedicated breeders using traditional farming methods in a highly ethical environment. Rearing standards are set out by the Irish Moiled cattle society. Each animal comes with a certificate issued by the Society. This certificate proves the animal is 100% Irish Moiled pure bred backed up with DNA parenting tests carried out by the society. The society encourages all purveyors to be registered or supplied by a registered wholesaler.
The breed has a very low environmental impact and are used In many instances in specialised conservation grazing projects. The breed can graze on a wide variety of plants including ash, ivy and willow. Their grazing helps to encourage growth of a wide range of plants and flora. The variety of forage and the slow speed of growth adds to the depth of flavour in the meat.
Irish moiled beef is predominantly fed on a grass-based system with outside grazing all year round possible. Where the ground conditions allow. Grass is made into hay and silage for feed in the winter months and a small amount of grain in times of hardship.
Learn more about the Irish Moiled Breed’s history here