Ravnbækgaard

Michael cares for his cattle from birth to slaughter

At Ravnbækgaard, the primary purpose of the cows is not to become organic meat; rather, it is to produce milk. However, at Ravnbækgaard, it's crucial to follow the animals throughout their lives. As Michael says: "He knows that the animals are as well as possible at Ravnbækgaard."

Therefore, since 2019, Michael has collaborated with Spis min gris and had the dairy cattle farm-butchered after about 6-7 years, when the animals have given all the milk they can and have lived well and long. This way, the animals are allowed to provide as much value as possible, and in the end, the meat is sold to companies, canteens, and restaurants that appreciate that the animals have lived long and well.

The animals graze in forest agriculture

The animals are outside as much as possible. From early April to November, they are in areas designed for the animals to live naturally and take care of themselves. The surroundings are so-called "forest agriculture," as there are windbreaks and trees on all the land. This way, the animals can find shelter from rain and sun and take care of their skin by rubbing against trees and the like.

Grass-fed crossbred dairy cattle

Almost all the feed is found by the cattle themselves; about 80% of their intake is grass, and the rest is grain, hay, and straw bales. The animals also graze lower areas where fodder production is not possible. The cattle are a mixture of Holstein cattle, red Danish dairy cattle, and Swedish red dairy cattle (and crosses of the last two) because this is how Michael gets cattle that can both produce a lot of milk and provide good meat.