The majority of graded cattle in Australia are raised without hormone growth promotants (HGPs)
Around 39% of MSA graded cattle are treated with HGPs.
Over 50% of adult cattle processed in Australia are graded by Meat Standards Australia (MSA) for eating quality. Around 39% of MSA graded cattle are treated with HGPs.
The reason why some producers use (HGPs) is to increase cattle productivity. This means more beef is produced from less resources, which reduces the environmental impact per kilogram of beef produced.