Scotch beef is meat from cattle that is born and reared in Scotland. These are special beef breeds with naturally suckled calves. It is sold as fresh meat, either the whole body, whole sides, hindquarter, forequarter or cuts of beef. The welfare of the animals and sustainable raising is of utmost importance in the production process. It should not be confused with Scottish beef, which refers to any cattle born and reared in Scotland, without the PGI certificate.