The majority of graded cattle in Australia are raised without hormone growth promotants (HGPs)
More than 50% of adult cattle processed in Australia are graded by Meat Standards Australia (MSA) for eating quality. The majority of MSA graded cattle (approximately 61%) are raised without the use of 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.