Oxtail
meat · base score 1 · also listed as oxtail
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the meat category and currently graded good.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 1 products
- Also listed as
- oxtail
Common questions about oxtail
Is Oxtail good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain oxtail?
1 UK product lists oxtail as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is oxtail called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: oxtail. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade oxtail?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is oxtail in dog food?
Oxtail is the tail portion of cattle, used in dog foods as a meat ingredient. It provides protein and fat, though it is less common than standard cuts of beef or chicken. It may also include connective tissue and bone, depending on how it is processed.
