Criteria

The PRO WEIDELAND label is underpinned by clear framework conditions and criteria for the production of products made using pasture milk and pasture meat.

• All lactating cows must be able to graze for at least 6 hours on at least 120 days a year

• At least 2000 m² of grassland per dairy cow per year
• Including at least 1000 m² grassland per dairy cow and year for active grazing and sufficient grass for active grazing

Animal welfare and animal health:

• A minimum amount of exercise is considered necessary for the health and well-being of the animals. Against this background, tethering is not permitted.
• A scrubbing brush is available for the cows.
• When dehorning calves under six weeks of age (if practiced on the farm), administration of an effective analgesic for pain relief is mandatory.
• Participation in antibiotic monitoring and slaughter data collection with recording in a central database for the formation of indices is required. The implementation must take place from the year 2022.

Natural resources:

• The grassland described under “feeding area” is defined as permanent grassland (according to EU No. 1307/2013, Article 4(1)(h))
• Optional: Temporary grassland (tilling with persistent grasses, ploughing is only allowed once in 5 years)

GMO-free feeding:

• Pasture milk is to be produced on the basis of GMO-free feed. The standard of VLOG (Verband Lebensmittel ohne Gentechnik) according to the criteria for milk and dairy products is 100% compatible.