Livestock Policy

We endeavour to procure all livestock direct from the producing farms without intermediaries adding cost, thereby ensuring efficiencies are maintained whilst not compromising on animal welfare.

At ABP we ensure that:

• All livestock is bought on a deadweight and grade basis with appropriate premiums / penalties paid for different qualities
• Livestock is bought as close to the plants as possible to minimise transport costs and maximise welfare
• We build long term relationships with producers through ‘Producer Processor Alliances’
• Through employing ‘fair dealing’ practices we pay promptly to the terms agreed
• Dressing specifications are transparent to the producer and full weight is paid for on each specification
• We’re innovative in promoting lowest cost production systems with producers

We have over 20 years’ Producer Group experience, being the first to recognise that dedicated Producer Partnerships deliver benefits to both parties and ultimately result in consistently superior quality of stock.