MORTEROS ATLANTIC
export of livestock & beef
About Morteros Atlantic
About the beef and cattle from Uruguay
The meat and cattle industry in Uruguay are well organized and monitored by the government as they represent the most important (export) sectors of the country. The bovine cattle are mostly a crossbreed of the Angus and Hereford races, both renowned for their high quality meat; Angus as such is also important for export.
Meat and livestock from Uruguay are of outstanding quality and are strictly controlled by the government, more than in any other Latin American country; in fact more than in almost all countries around the world, see below.
Traceability
By law all animals are chipped immediately after birth, enabling control during their total lifespan. This traceability system exists for many years, is unique in the Americas and not found in almost all other large meat exporting countries.
Recently, even an app has been developed, allowing to follow the complete history of your cut of meat…
Health
By law no anti-biotics and hormones are permitted: all shipments are leaving only if provided with the relevant certificates, exclusively issued by the government.
Furthermore, the animals are grazing on natural grass during their whole lifespan, without any kind of supplement.
Not only this results in totally natural meat, but in this way also the environment is protected, as the surface the animals have for grazing is so vast that fertilizers are rarely applied: the ‘gauchos’ simply move them on from one area to another, giving the soil enough rest to recover by itself.
The livestock export of cattle responds to an increasing demand in many countries with a traditional small bovine livestock and/or with a lack of suitable grasslands, to cater for the request of quality meat by the growing middleclass in many parts of the world.
About the market
Our livestock & beef
Livestock
- Expert selection at the purchase of animals
- Arranging responsible transport over land and sea
- High level of care for the animals, as well during transport as in the feedlots
- Checks and controls of the all elements agreed with the client, such as grade, cuts, packaging, shipment etc, throughout the whole service chain
- Depending on regulations: carcasses or any cut, frozen or chilled, Halal and Kosher
- Branding if desired
- Speed and efficiency
- Continuity
We have seen the export of livestock grow – and also the problems that came along with regard to some parties in the market. Based on those observations Morteros Atlantic has determined a different approach, providing the best service available, using the best people, transport and products to avoid any of the problems of the past as seen with some other parties.
This is also reflected in our choice for the vessels of transportation by sea: we offer ships especially built for fast, safe and sound transport of cattle, resulting in a negligible mortality rate and weight loss at arrival. This has been a serious problem in the past with some shipments.
The livestock export of cattle responds to an increasing demand in many countries with a traditional small bovine livestock and/or with a lack of suitable grasslands, to cater for the request of quality meat by the growing middleclass in many parts of the world.
Beef
Because of the strict Uruguayan government regulations and the relevant control regarding the prohibited use of hormones and anti-biotics, as well as the completely natural grazing environment of the cattle in open nature, the exported meat is very healthy.
Yet this meat is not only healthy, but also lean, yet tender and full of taste. Therefore, and because of the living circumstances of the cattle, it matches perfectly well the trend in many countries towards healthier, more natural and sustainable food.
The grass-fed beef is offered mainly in 4 different cuts: tenderloin, ribeye, striploin/entrecote and rump; but any specific cut or the whole carcass can be requested.
Beef can be shipped in containers or boxes, chilled or frozen, depending on the destination and regulations.
Apart from the grass-fed beef, Morteros Atlantic also ships grain-fed bovine meat (min. 100 days on grain) as well as cuts of other animals.
