Adam Trezise & Adam Gleeson

East Geelong butcher, Adam Trezise, markets his own locally grown meat as Bellarine Beef and Bellarine Lamb. Although the business is in the early days, it is growing quickly and surpassing all expectations.

Adam explained “The goal is to control everything from when the animal is born through to the processing so we can assure premium products exclusively for our brand. Having experienced farmers involved ensures
we get the great results we do”.

Bellarine Beef is produced from Lowline steers farmed at Drysdale by Adam Gleeson who started with cattle purchased from ALCA Foundation members, Peter and Jeanette Stebbins, Ardrossan stud at Princetown.

“We finish the steers off at about 18 mths and 400-450kg liveweight with a yield of 54 – 56pc and carcases of more than 200kg, which is a good size.” explained Adam.

“The Lowlines carry the fat through Summer and Winter and I think that adds to meat quality.

At Lardner park Steer Trials, the Lowline breed finished first and third for taste – an excellent endorsement.”