Angus Spring 2024 Bulletin

A N GUS BULLETIN

SPRING 2024

TRUE BLUE ALLENDALE T325

DOB: 13/06/2022 AMF,CAF,DDF,NHF,DWF,MAF,MHF,OHF,OSF,RGF IDENT: SYM22T325

• True Blue is as genuine as they come, offering a complete genetic package combining low birth weight, high growth, high IMF, excellent structure and docility.

• He is in the top 25% of the breed for 15 different traits including calving ease direct, birth weight, 600-day weight, carcase weight, EMA and IMF.

• He offers a rare combination of top 3% NFI-F and top 8% IMF at +4.5

• He is well above average for mature body condition and below average for mature cow height, suggesting he will produce moderate, easy-doing and fertile cows.

• True Blue himself has excellent conformation and phenotype, moderate frame, and bomb-proof docility.

• Approved sire for Greenham’s Dairy Beef Program.

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2024 Spring Bull Night

The 2024 Spring Bull Night was a resounding success with eight semen companies launching their offerings for the Spring breeding season. If you missed the action, you can watch the Spring Bull Night here...

View the Spring 2024 Genetic Evaluation Reports

Following the completion of the August 2024 TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation, updated versions of the following reports were made available:

Angus Australia Sire Summary

Angus Australia Genetic Benchmarking Report

Sire RBV List for Mature Cow Body Condition and Mature Cow Height Research Breeding Values (RBV)

Sire report for Coat Type RBV

Sire report for ImmuneDEX RBV

Sire report for MSA

Marbling RBV

Sire report for Shear Force RBV

Angus for Every System

Angus cattle are known for their versatility, range of objective production attributes, performance, predictability and meat eating eating quality. Find out from producers, why they breed Angus, why Angus works for them and you will see that there is 'Angus for Every System'!

Your invitation to join the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum

The Angus breed is built on the back of producers developing the breed in Australia since 1824. These are their stories.

Behind The Beef Be Angus, Be Proud

Behind the Beef is an Angus Australia podcast, giving a behind the scenes look across all facets of Angus beef cattle in Australia For an insight into the latest news, research and developments and programs from Angus Australia, keep an ear out for Behind the Beef! Or listen right here or wherever you get your podcasts. There are so many reason why you should get involved with the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum and its associated events. Find out what they are.

Presidents Report

Sinclair Munro, President and Board Chairman Angus Australia

As I write this report, many of us are very busy with bull sales and calving. In our local area around Bingara we are having a terrific winter. Bull sales have been quite strong but far from the records of 2022. The sharp downturn in cattle prices in 2023 and increased interest rates has had an impact. However, confidence is building and the medium termoutlook looks positive. Market analysts are predicting cattle prices to continue to improve for the next two years.

Angus seedstock production continues to increase – with an increase in Angus bulls being used in many production systems. There has been an increase in Angus females recorded on our inventory, with approx.166,000 females in 2024 (up 14%) from 2023.

At Board level, we have just had our August meeting. I would like to thank all directors for their professionalism and dedication. The first two pages of the board papers outline Angus Australia’s vision – “Angus for Every System” and mission “To maximise the profitability and sustainability of our members through innovation and service”. As a Board we are ensuring Angus Australia continues to achieve significant milestones in our fiveyear strategic plan.

As part of our critical strategic objectives member engagement continues to build. Thank you to all our members that are involved in our Affiliated Groups and Consultative Committees. Three Consultative Committees have been renewed and have started their twoyear terms. I attended the first meetings of the Angus Sire Benchmarking and the Genetic Evaluation Consultative Committees. In those meetings, I outlined the terms of reference and importance of the committees to communicate, represent the views of members and make recommendations to the Angus Australia Board. The Consultative Committees are integral in the Board’s decision making.

The World Angus Forum (WAF) Consultative Committee, led by Erica Halliday is working hard in planning the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum. We are looking forward to showcasing the Angus cattle industry to people all over the world. It will be a mammoth event. The 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum will kick off in Sydney on the 29th of April 2025, with a welcome cruise on Sydney Harbour, followed by a seven day AngusTREK, sponsored by Zoetis, before arriving in Brisbane. The pre-tour will include the Zoetis AngusEXPO at AELEC, Tamworth,

which will be the largest showcase of registered Angus Cattle and genetics in Australia. Congratulations to Jake Phillips, who has been recently appointed to coordinate the AngusEXPO. Following the two day Neogen World Angus Forum in Brisbane there will be a post-tour to finish what is anticipated to be the biggest Angus celebration in Australia’s history.

The Forum provides a unique opportunity for Angus breeders and industry professionals to come together to learn from one another and promote the Angus breed globally.

Whilst we are so excited about the upcoming 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum, we are aware that we need to continue to keep focus on our core business for our members. That is to provide tools to make genetic improvement, increase market-based premiums and create efficiency in member services.

I would like to thank our IT team for the recent major improvements to our digital platform. These improvements will enable our members to interact with the society intuitively, simply and more easily. Some major upgrades have been made to our operating systems. The IT Department is also doing the final testing of improvements with angus.tech to replace ILR2.

Thanks to the Genetic Improvement team led by Christian Duff with the implementation of UltraSELECT, a collaborative genetic evaluation with International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) which will help achieve genetic improvement in Angus Influenced cattle in member herds.

Our services to members in New Zealand are continually improving. The Board has recently selected an Optionally Appointed Director from NZ – Ben Todhunter. This will increase the overall skillset of the Board and I am looking forward to working with Ben.

I would like to thank in particular our CEO Scott Wright for his dedication in his role. Scott and I are working closely together for the benefit of all our members. A big thanks to all our managers and staff at Angus Australia, you are a great team, and people are the greatest asset to our organisation. Most importantly thanks to all our members, particularly those dedicated to collecting so much performance, genomic and pedigree information. Collection of this data is the underlying strength of our “gold standard” genetic evaluation.

All the best to all our members for this vibrant spring period and I am honoured to be President of this fine organisation.

Pictured: Sinclair Munro with family, Jo and children Digby, Barnaby and Arabella.

COME JOIN US!

29th April - 6th May 2025

Visit extraordinary Angus properties and locations. Talk with leading Angus breeders. Travel by coach to Orange, Bathurst and Tamworth. Join the 2-day AngusEXPO in Tamworth and see the Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition, then travel to Warwick before finishing up at the 2-day Angus Forum Conference in Brisbane.

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29th April - 8th May 2025

3rd May - 4th May 2025 For

View the Angus Forum Itinerary & Purchase Tickets Visit: www.worldangusforum2025.com/angustrek

Sydney Harbour Cruise Welcome Function

• 29th April 2025

Zoetis AngusTREK: 8 day Pre-Tour

• Visit some extraordinary Angus properties and locations. Sightseeing, special events and technical visits

• Join the Zoetis AngusEXPO at Tamworth

• Watch the Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition at Tamworth

• 29th April - 6th May 2025

Angus Forum Conference - 2 days in Brisbane

• 7th May – 8th May 2025

CEO's Report

Scott Wright, Chief Executive Officer

Dear Members,

Thankfully there has been a change in the seasonal conditions in the south very recently as I write this report. I do understand from my conversations with members that it was one of the driest autumn periods on record and very tough for quite a few producers. In the north there has been a great start to spring, with very warm temperatures. Hopefully the season continues to be as good as is forecast. Fortunately, the cattle market is improving and providing some real confidence in the industry as we head into spring. This renewed confidence seems to already be adding to our spring sale results.

Ben Todhunter

Coming out of our August Board Meeting there was a significant development which has been released to the membership. Ben Todhunter was selected by the Board as an optionally appointed Director. Ben will bring to the Board experience in particular relating to the New Zealand beef industry. To find out more about Ben, go to page 10.

Other Board Matters

As always, the Board continues to look at the strategic environment and the direction of the society as well as ensuring good governance. At our recent meeting, the Board considered updating the Angus Australia payment terms and introducing guidelines for members who repeatedly exceed these terms. The board heard from Christian Duff regarding the 2024 annual TACE Enhancements. These will be positive and good changes that add value to our analysis.

Preparations are being made for Angus Australia to have a site at BeefEx in October 2024. The intention is to launch our newly developed Angus SteerSELECT genomic product at that time and provide a new and improved service to the breed supply chain. In addition to that product is a new product called BreedCHECK, which is a DNA based breed composition test.

DNA Parentage Discovery Software

One of the most exciting projects that our team is working on this year is DNA based parentage discovery software development. We are working on a project that will allow us to scan the entire database to find parentage for animals based on DNA. This has been asked for by members for a long time and has been a real focus of the board and myself. Our staff are working on this with a collaboration partner.

Inventory

This spring, Angus again grew in terms of inventory numbers. Our growth for the year was up 14% and we have a total active female population of 166,283. We have to be careful not to make too many assumptions, but a key message is that our members have strong underlying confidence in the breed and continue to invest in registered Angus females. Albeit from a low base but we did see significant growth in the Multi-Breed Register in terms of Ultrablack type animals which is heartening and strengthens the new UltraSELECT analysis.

Changes to Extension

Due to the growth of the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum and associated events such as AngusTREK and the Zoetis AngusEXPO we made the decision to redeploy Jake Phillips from the Extension team to the AngusEXPO Coordinator role. In the interim, Nancy Crawshaw is Acting Extension Manager and is (as expected) doing a great job in ensuring all our Extension activities go on uninterrupted. She is ably assisted by Hanlie Jensen.

Consultative Committee Meetings

The following consultative committee meetings have been held and in each case, they have been extremely helpful for myself and the board in gaining important

insights from the membership:

1. The ASBP Consultative Committee

2. The Genetic Improvement Consultative Committee

3. The Northern Development Consultative Committee

During the last quarter I represented Angus Australia at the following events. If members would like to know more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:

1. GenAngus Future Leaders Program , Christchurch, New Zealand

2. RGTAG (Ruminant Genetics Trade Advisory Group)meeting with the DAFF, Melbourne, Victoria

3. Red Meat Update, Launceston, Tasmania

4. QLD Angus Breeders Breakfast, AGGrow Emerald

5. QLD Angus July meeting and presentation of Angus Service Medal to David Raff

6. European Angus Forum, Germany

7. EKKA , Brisbane, Queensland

8. ARCBA AGM and Executive Meeting, Brisbane, Queensland

9. Global Agritrends Conference

ARCBA

I attended the recent ARCBA AGM and Executive Meetings in Brisbane.

Pictured: Jeremy and Julie Shaw, JS Grazing, Injune QLD, addressing more than 40 producers at an AG-Grow breakfast held in Emerald, QLD.

In the months leading up to the AGM, newly appointed ARCBA EO Chris Todd stepped down from his position. At the AGM Thomas George also retired as independent Chair. I was appointed as Vice-President of ARCBA for 2024/25 and look forward to working with all breeds on this very important organisation.

ABRI - Leadership Change

On Friday 9th August, ABRI Chair Ian Locke and Managing Director Hugh Nivison stepped down from their respective positions. ABRI Board member Angela Schuster is ABRI’s newly appointed Chair and current ABRI Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Anita Kauffmann has been appointed Managing Director. Anita has been already active in reaching out to myself and Christian Duff in her new role and we look forward to working together closely. I would like to thank Hugh Nivison for his communication since I have been CEO and wish him well in his future endeavours. As members will appreciate, Angus Australia has an extremely close working relationship with ABRI.

QLD Angus Breakfast at AG-Grow

QLD Angus as a group have been investigating ways to connect with commercial producers. In June they hosted a breakfast at AG-Grow in Emerald ahead of the multibreed bull sale. Jeremy and Julie Shaw of JS Grazing, Injune, QLD spoke to a group of amongst 40 producers about their experience of using Angus genetics. The breakfast was well attended and a credit to the QLD Angus group. Thanks to Jeremy and Julie Shaw for making the trip and being so open with their experience and information.

Angus Service Medal - David Raff

It was my great pleasure to present David Raff of Queensland with an Angus Australia Medal of Service in July. This award was made by the Board of Directors and presented at a QLD Angus meeting in Toowoomba. The board would like to thank David for his years of service to the Angus breed and Angus Australia.

IT Developments

Recently our IT team undertook a significant upgrade of our angus.tech platform. Largely, these changes were behind the scenes and thankfully those changes were unnoticed by members in terms of the member usability, as the upgrade occurred over a weekend with no loss of function. While largely behind the scenes, these changes were significant,

and the result is an operating system that is the best available to support our angus. tech database. Members may notice improved speed and efficiency.

The other significant IT change will occur at the beginning of October. Angus Australia has been using the ILR2 software product operated by ABRI. In October, Angus Australia will switch our registry services to angus.tech. This software is currently being tested by our staff and when implemented will give all users improved service. One of the key changes will be that changes to animals in terms of registrations will be visible straight away.

One disadvantage during the change is that as part of the transition, our ONLINE TRANSACTIONS area (i4 system) used for recording registrations, disposals, and performance data will no longer be accessible from this date. This service will be replaced, however, not until 2025 after the new system has been thoroughly used by staff. In the interim our Member Services staff are available to assist in any way.

2025 Neogen World Angus Forum

Angus Australia continues to plan for the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum, happening in May 2025. This event will be the biggest Australian Angus event since 1997. We are taking a huge number of enquiries from international delegates and it will be the largest opportunity to showcase Australian genetics in a generation.

The WAF Organising Committee and staff are working hard to ensure everything is a great success. In this bulletin you will read quite a lot of information about how to be involved! I would like to thank the Red Angus Society for their very positive collaboration and the sponsors listed below:

• Neogen

• Zoetis

• Elders

• Datamars

• AuctionsPlus

• StockLIVE

• Rabobank

• Invest NSW

• Agricore

• Virbac

• Australian Premier Genetics

• Bald Blair Angus

• Glenavon Angus

• 3R Livestock

• Branded Ag Marketing

And with the interest that we have I am sure that before this is printed there will be additional sponsors.

Jake Phillips is overseeing the Zoetis

Angus Australia

David Raff.

AngusEXPO in Tamworth and preparing over 2600 cattle panels to house up to 750 head of cattle. Not only will this be an amazing demonstration to international visitors but will a huge drawcard for Australian commercial Angus producers.

Tickets are on sale now with excellent bonuses for early bird registrations. Please reach out to Mel Strasburg with any queries.

In the Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition, we have registrations from:

• The United States

• The United Kingdom and Ireland

• New Zealand

• Czech Republic

• Red Angus Australia

• Canada and

• Australia

As always, I try to attend as many events and affiliated group meetings as possible. Please reach out at any stage if you have questions or queries to scott.wright@ angusaustralia.com.au. For those members who have upcoming sales, we wish you every success.

Yours sincerely,

Scott Wright, Chief Executive Officer

Angus Australia

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CEO Scott Wright and Angus Australia Medal of Service recipient

Angus Australia welcome New Zealand Breeder, Ben Todhunter to the Board

Scott Wright, Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Angus Australia would like to welcome a new Optional Appointed Director, Ben Todhunter.

Ben will bring to the board experience in particular relating to the New Zealand Beef Industry with Angus Australia having a significant group of members recording Angus cattle in New Zealand.

The decision to appoint a New Zealand based Director was made at the May 2024 Board meeting, with expressions of interest sought from New Zealand members during July. Following expressions of from several members the Board of Directors made a decision to appoint Ben Todhunter at the August 2024 Board meeting.

Ben is an experienced Angus breeder, operating Cleardale Station Ltd. In conjunction with breeding Angus cattle, Ben operates a Merino stud, breeds Cleardale SX Fine Wool sheep and of interest to some of our breeders has been a successful competitor in Mustering Dog Trials.

Ben is a Graduate from Lincoln University, holds an MBA from the Graduate School of Business, University College Dublin, has been a Nuffield Scholar and a Kellogg

“The Board of Directors welcomes the talent and experience of Ben to the Angus Australia Board and look forward to Ben adding valuable insights,” said Sinclair Munro, President Angus Australia.

Angus Australia CEO, Scott Wright

adds that, “Ben has been a key New Zealand based member, being a positive contributor to the Angus community and in our member interactions in New Zealand, we look forward to his involvement at a Board level”.

Ben will join the current Board of State and Nationally elected Directors, with his induction taking place in mid-September.

50 Years to Roger Boshammer

Sinclair Munro, President and Board Chairman Angus Australia

A congratulations to Roger Boshammer for 50 years membership. Roger is one of Angus Australia’s members whose passion and dedication has contributed so much to the development and expansion of Angus cattle, particularly in Queensland.

Roger’s philosophy of “bulls that work” is a key to longevity of the Angus breed. Not only has Roger developed a top stud herd, Glenoch Angus, he was a federal Councilor for much of the 1980s and an Angus Australia director in 1996 to 2007. I have known Roger since the early 1990s and knew his uncle Jack from Sandon Angus Stud. Roger and his family continue to be highly involved in the Angus cattle industry. Thank you, Roger, for your valuable contribution.

Pictured: Roger Boshammer and Sinclair Munro.

Rural Leadership Scholar. Currently, Ben is a Director and Deputy Chair of The NZ Merino Company Limited.

European Angus Forum

Scott Wright, Chief Executive Officer

The Federal Association of German Angus Breeders (BDAH) celebrated its 65th anniversary this year and as a special honour hosted the European Angus Forum from the 10th to the 16th of July 2024.

I had the privilege of attending the forum to promote the Neogen World Angus Forum in Australia in 2025. The European Angus Secretariat comprises 16 member countries and they have estimated that there are approximately 90,000 registered Angus females across Europe in countries as diverse as the UK, Romania, Estonia and Portugal. I would like to thank President Richard Brinette for his exceptional welcome and hospitality.

In Germany, up to 40,000 suckler cows belong to the Angus breed. 9,700 Angus herdbook cows are kept in 531 breeding farms in Germany. 16% of all pedigree beef cattle in Germany are Angus. By number, Angus ranks third position of beef cattle breeds. The European Angus Forum concentrated the tour program on the North of Germany with the federal states of Lower Saxony, MecklenburgWestern Pomerania, Brandenburg and the capital Berlin.

The forum was very welcoming to myself and Jack Laurie from Breeder Genetics who also attended the forum. This forum was a landmark event where the 16 member countries reached a historic agreement to work together to produce a regional genetic evaluation across all countries. Ultimately, the goal is to work

together and to position Europe in a technical position to be able to join the World Angus Evaluation.

I was invited to speak on our experience in terms of our TACE regional genetic evaluation and the Angus Australia experience in being a foundation participant in the World Angus Evaluation. I was also given ample opportunity to promote the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum. From the discussions that followed there is certainly a strong opportunity to collaborate with Europe and we can certainly expect a large number of visitors from a range of European countries to 2025 the Neogen World Angus Forum.

Angus Australia members may be quite surprised to learn that European breeders watch with interest from afar the activities of Angus Australia and have a real interest in Australian Angus genetics. Often the conversation would circle to “how can Europeans access Australian Angus genetics”. Certainly, some Australian bulls have had great success, particularly in the Ireland beef on dairy industry.

If you are attending the Zoetis AngusEXPO in Tamworth in 2025 please be aware that you may have strong enquiry from European breeders. In other publications and certainly in our Export Readiness Workshops we have made our members

aware of how animals can qualify for the European Angus market as there are more stringent requirements.

The European Angus industry is certainly more mixed in terms of both Red and Black coated Angus animals. The ratio would be around 50/50 red to black. European beef production is geared towards yield, muscle and growth. As a consequence, Angus producers in Germany have often developed paddock to plate businesses to market quality Angus meat that isn’t necessarily rewarded in traditional supply chains. Other producers have developed contracts with meat processors that have direct to restaurant sales channels. Angus beef and its inherit marbling qualities are sold to a niche section of the beef producing public. The meat industry is dominated by pork production and sausage.

Typically, the herds that we visited were smaller than Australian producers and had significant investment in shed systems to house animals in winter periods. The larger herds that we did visit were typically located in former East Germany and were often corporate style agriculture with similar production systems to Australia.

Angus Australia members may be quite surprised to learn that European breeders watch with interest from afar the activities of Angus Australia and have a real interest in Australian Angus genetics.

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This article doesn’t allow the scope to describe or mention every breeder in Germany, but I’ll describe one operation which may give readers a sense of the type of breeder. Meyn Angus was located near Steesow in the former East Germany area. They farm 2,700 hectares comprising of both arable crop and pasture. They breed 770 suckler cows in a rainfall band of approximately 500mm per year. They produce registered bulls but also have a significant direct supply chain to supply

a regional meat company and a modern, indoor feedlot to finish bulls and heifers. This was a very professionally operated facility with an extremely strong market focus. The quality of cattle was excellent.

I would encourage all of our members to warmly welcome the European guests to the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum. You will find deep interest and potentially opportunities to export semen and embryos.

Australian Angus OPEN FOR INSPECTION

us for the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum from 7th — 8th May 2025 Join for all or part of the program or make your own way with our insightful directory into the exciting world of Australian Angus genetics.

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Dear Member,

We are excited to showcase our beautiful country and breed to the world at the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum in May next year. This Bulletin outlines the events at the Forum and how you can become involved.

While there are organised pre and post tours, the Neogen World Angus Forum Conference on 7-8 May 2025 in Brisbane we will be organising a Member Directory (both online and a hard copy booklet), to identify any members from Angus Australia across Australia and New Zealand and the Red Angus Society who are willing to be open to visitors. Members can put themselves and their information on the map, which will be presented online and in hard copy.

We also encourage you to be present at the Zoetis AngusEXPO in Tamworth from May 3-4, and if practical to have your cattle on display, have a virtual display or to become involved in the many events and activities including the Teys Australia AngusSHOOT-OUT feeder competition, pens of three competition, the Zoetis World Angus Youth competitions, trade stalls and entertainment and of course sales of our premier Australian Angus Genetics. In light of the recent World Angus Evaluation between the US, Canada and Australia and also due to the growing demand for global genetics we have decided to hold a Frozen Genetics Auction during the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum.

There are certain restriction and protocols that apply to the export of genetic material and we suggest that members do their own research. To aid in this we have attached a list of approved export centres. We encourage you to reach out to those closest to you to begin the process of collecting and storing eligible eggs and semen for potential export if you wish to be included.

We look forward to seeing you then, Erica Halliday, 2025 Neogen World Angus

2025 Neogen World Angus Forum Program

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A jam packed program heading your way

As the year goes by, we draw closer to the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum! Happening on the 7th and 8th of May 2025 in Brisbane Queensland, the event has so much in store for delegates and Angus enthusiasts.

With the support of naming rights sponsor, Neogen, the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum will see a celebration of Angus that stretches much of the eastern seaboard.

With affiliated events including a pre tour, expos, youth competitions, a feeder competition and a post tour, the World Angus Forum will be the event that is not to be missed.

"Angus Australia is so excited to welcome visitors from 26 Angus producing countries to our once in a generation event "Down Under," says Angus Australia CEO Scott Wright.

“The interest internationally has been so much higher than we expected, the program has come together, and we have booked a range of industry leading speakers to give the Angus community the absolute best and latest information.

“There is no better place to hold the event than Brisbane's South Bank and at the Neogen Gala Dinner you will see

The Butcher Girl Alison as the night's entertainment. Come and join the entire Angus family for the best Angus experience in years!"

“Neogen is a big supporter of Angus Australia and the Angus breed globally,” said Neogen Genomics Sales Manager Hannah Bourke.

Your invitation to the Welcome Cruise 29th April 2025

Experience an unforgettable cocktail event on board the Starship Sydney as the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum experience opens with a welcome function in Sydney on a luxury floating venue featuring 360° views of the Harbour.

Angus Australia invites our valued members and industry colleagues to join the AngusTREK and Zoetis World Angus

Youth Competition participants for the Welcome Cruise.

Tickets for the Cruise are available to purchase as a standalone event for those not heading on AngusTREK and are strictly limited.

Taking to the seas, the welcome function will be an evening where luxurious interiors

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“For us, this collaboration and partnership with Angus Australia for the World Angus Forum just made perfect sense for both their organisation and our organisation.

“We’re really looking forward to what the next 12 months have to bring, and then the actual event itself.”

and unparalleled views of stunning Sydney Harbour combine to create an atmosphere of modern glamour and splendour.

For those taking part in the AngusTREK, attending the welcome function includes private coach transfers to and from the event. Stand-alone ticket purchasers are invited to make their own way to the departure wharf.

Welcome Cruise Information

Ticket Price: $200 AUD pp

Boarding and disembarking location: No 4, King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour NSW

Boarding time: 6.30pm

Cruising time: 7.00pm – 10.00pm

3-hour beverage package

(Sparkling, White wine, Red wine, Beer, Soft drink & juices)

3-hour canape package

What Your Ticket Gets You

AngusTREK sponsored by Zoetis

Dates: 29th April – 6th May 2025

Cost: $4,865 gst included

Available: 200 tickets only

Inclusions:

• 7 nights accommodation (Check in April 29th – Check out May 5th)

• Transport

• Meals as highlighted in the itinerary

• Entry to Zoetis AngusEXPO

Accommodation suggestions

There are a number of a recommendations of accommodation for Brisbane. Please note that accommodation for Brisbane is not included in the ticket price and must be booked as part of your WAF Complete Max purchase or booked at your hotel separately.

• Rydges South Bank

• Novotel

• Hyatt Regency

Commercial and seedstock members of Angus Australia and the Red Angus Society across Australia and New Zealand are invited to make themselves known to delegates attending the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum.

A directory of members will be produced and distributed to allow recognition and inclusion for all members, to showcase their operation and invite delegates to extend their stay and visit them during their travels outside of the program.

The directory will be made available as both a print and digital version and also provide an excellent keepsake from the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum.

DETAILS:

• Social Media Handles Be part of the

Once finalised the Angus Breeders Directory will be made available to delegates that have registered to encourage them to make contact and or organise visits with members outside the planned activities.

WAF Complete

Dates: 7th – 8th May 2025

Cost: $1,250 gst included

Inclusions:

Cost: $110 gst inclusive

Members will be invited to supply for print:

• Business Name (stud prefix or Trading Name – the name for the listing)

• Contact Name

• 200 word bio

• Property Address

• Phone Number

• Email address

• Website

• One Image

• Logo

Post Tour

Dates: 9th May – 15th May 2025

Cost: $6,000 gst included

Inclusions:

• Welcome Function at 'The Norman Hotel' on May 6th

SCAN HERE TO Submit your info for the directory

• Two days Neogen World Angus Forum Conference

• Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea on May 7th and 8th

• Neogen Gala Dinner at The Star Brisbane

• Farewell Function at the 'Plough Inn; on May 8th.

Getting to Brisbane

There are plenty of ways to get to Brisbane, and around the city once you are there.

For those driving, there is parking available at the forum location, but bookings are essential. Rates and availabilities are available via the World Angus Forum website.

For those staying in Brisbane, there is also public transport, taxi/rideshare and car hire available.

For our international guests, traveling to Australia can be an exciting experience, but it’s essential to be prepared and comply with all the necessary requirements. Always check for the latest travel advisories and entry regulations to ensure a smooth arrival process at Brisbane Airport and throughout your stay in Australia.

• 7 nights accommodation (Check in May 9th – Check out May 15th)

• Transport

• Meals as highlighted in the itinerary

• Functions throughout the tour

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Rydges South Bank Novotel Hyatt Regency

AngusTREK, sponsored by Zoetis

AngusTREK, sponsored by Zoetis will take place from Tuesday the 29th of April until Tuesday the 6th of May. There are just 200 tickets available.

Cost: AUD $4,865 gst included

What's Included

• All land travel in the exclusive use of a modern coach – some of the days will include lengthy travel

• Specialist Quadrant tour manager with practical knowledge and experience within the northern cattle and agricultural industries

• Sightseeing, special events and technical visits as outlined in itinerary

• Hotel/motel (or similar)

• Meals shown in itinerary

DAY 1 | Arrive SYDNEY

Tuesday 29 April 2025

Includes: Accommodation (Sydney City NSW) & Dinner Cruise

Arrive in Sydney and make your own way to the pre tour hotel. Private coach transfer to King Street Wharf. Welcome function this evening – a cruise on Sydney Harbour, which is considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbours, famed for its sparkling water and iconic sights. At the conclusion of the cruise, there will be a private coach transfer back to the hotel.

DAY 2 | SYDNEY to ORANGE

Wednesday 30 April 2025

Includes: Accommodation (Orange NSW), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Depart Sydney heading west to the Central Tablelands. Near Oberon, visit Sunny Point Pastoral Co for a commercial tour. This is a family operated integrated business with about 3,000 acres and a self-replacing Angus herd of approximately 700 breeders. This is a paddock to plate operation, through the sale of meat at the family’s Mawhood’s IGA supermarkets. They also supply local independent butchers and supermarkets within a 200km radius. Next, spend some time wandering at the Mayfield Garden – a spectacular 15-hectare European-inspired garden. Travel on to Orange and check in for overnight accommodation. Orange is characterised by beautiful tree-lined streets, charming buildings dating to early twentieth century and it is a substantial rural service centre which lies in the heart of some of NSWs’ richest and most bountiful agricultural land. It is known for

its excellent local produce and impressive vineyards and you will have to chance to sample local food and wine whilst in the area. Transfer to the family-owned Swinging Bridge Cellar Door, on the slopes of Mount Canobolas, for late afternoon drinks and canapes dinner – offering an ideal networking opportunity. Return transfer to your accommodation.

DAY 3 | ORANGE to BATHURST

Thursday 1 May 2025

Includes: Accommodation (Bathurst NSW), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early transfer for breakfast at the Sister’s Rock Restaurant, located at the top of the Borrodell Vineyard. The first visit today will be to Karoo Angus – a family owned and operated business. The Karoo cow herd consists of approximately 300 registered Angus females and 800 commercial females. Karoo has been associated with the Angus seedstock industry for over 30 years. There will be a commercial tour and lunch with your hosts. Arrive in Bathurst, a city located in the state’s Central Tablelands district. It is Australia’s oldest inland colonial settlement, due to the discovery of gold in the region during the early 1850s. You will see evidence of this history in the elegant architecture of homes and buildings around the town. Check in to your accommodation – opportunity to freshen up prior to afternoon & evening activities. Spend

the rest of the day and the evening with your hosts at Millah Murrah Angus. This family owned and operated business has a suite of sales records – since 2011 Millah Murrah has raised the breed average bull price record eight times. A key component of their breeding approach is a commitment to live inspection of every sire used in the herd. Return transfer to your hotel after dinner.

DAY 4 | BATHURST to TAMWORTH

Friday 2 May 2025

Includes: Accommodation (Tamworth NSW), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Depart Bathurst and travel to the Hunter Valley – a renowned wine growing region in NSW. Lunch will be at the Two Rivers Winery at Denman, where the focus is

on showcasing and supporting local and regional produce. The wine tasting stations will allow you to taste their range of wines. Travel to Aberdeen and visit a horse stud owned by Darley, a global thoroughbred stallion operation, which currently stands stallions in 6 countries throughout the world. The destination for this evening and the next two days is the city of Tamworth – located in the heart of the New England region and well known for its annual Country Music Festival. Arrive at your hotel where you will spend the next 3 nights. Return transfers for an afternoon/evening cocktail function at the historical Goonoo Goonoo Station, which was owned by the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) for just over 150 years.

DAY 5 | AngusEXPO TAMWORTH

brought to you by Zoetis

Saturday 3 May 2025

Includes: Accommodation (Tamworth NSW) & Breakfast

Return transfers to spend the day at the AngusEXPO supported by Zoetis –anticipated to be the largest gathering of Angus Cattle in Australia, which will be held at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC). During this two-day Expo, there will be the Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition, running alongside other events and there will be plenty of retail and various exhibition sites on display. In the late afternoon/evening, watch the excitement of the Campdraft competition and choose your dinner (own cost) from one of the food trucks on site.

DAY 6 | TAMWORTH

Sunday 4 May 2025

Includes: Accommodation (Tamworth NSW), Breakfast & Dinner

Return transfers to spend the day at the AngusEXPO supported by Zoetis, held at AELEC. There will be more events and the retail and various exhibition sites will still be on display. In the afternoon, make sure you catch the Female Genetics Auction, prior to the must-see BBQ competition, which will ensure there is a delicious dinner available this evening.

DAY 7 | TAMWORTH to

WARWICK

Monday 5 May 2025

Includes: Accommodation (Warwick Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Depart Tamworth for the journey north through more of the New England region. Near Guyra, you will visit Bald Blair Angus where the owners – Sam & Kirsty White – are the fourth generation of the White family to run the Bald Blair Angus Herd, which was established when the property

Bald Blair was acquired by Sam White’s great Grandfather and Grandfather back in 1898. The first records of registered Angus cattle date back to 1908 and the Bald Blair Angus Herd was one of the original herds when the Angus Society of Australia was formed in 1919. The White family has been selling bulls at an onproperty auction for just over 50 years continuously and they remain committed to the ongoing improvement of their Angus Herd, using sound stockmanship and all available technologies to assist in modern day demands now placed on livestock production.

Continuing the journey further north, make a stop after Glen Innes for a visit to Rangers Valley Feedlot – one of the world’s most respected premium marbled beef producers. The feedlot specialises in long fed pure Black Angus and Wagyu cross breeds – producing exceptional marbled beef for both the domestic and export markets. After enjoying lunch with your feedlot hosts, the journey continues further north into Queensland – the sunshine state. Arrive at Ced Wise ET Centre and Commercial Farm where there will, be a tour followed by dinner. Evening arrival into Warwick where you will stay tonight.

DAY 8 | WARWICK to BRISBANETuesday 6 May 2025

Includes: Breakfast & Lunch

Early start to transfer for breakfast at Echo Valley Farm, which is located in the Granite Belt region – famous for its fruit orchards and wineries. Echo Valley Farm produces a range of nutrient dense farm produce from pastured eggs to grass fed and finished beef and sauerkraut fed pastured pork. Next, spend some time at the University of Queensland’s Gatton campus and receive a presentation from the Centre Director, Animal Science –Professor Ben Hayes. Professor Hayes has extensive research experience in genetic improvement of livestock, crop, pasture and aquaculture species, with a focus on integration of genomic information into breeding programs. The main focus of this presentation will be Professor Hayes’ research on improving genomic selection for heat tolerance. Following lunch on site at the University, the tour will continue on to Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane. Arrive in the lively Southbank precinct, where there will be a drop-off at your choice of designated hotels for the World Angus Forum.

SPECIAL EXHIBITORS OFFER

The AngusEXPO in Tamworth: 3rd - 4th May 2025 is anticipated to be the largest registered gathering of Angus cattle in Australia. Cattle breeders, Angus enthusiasts, and beef industry professionals from every corner of the globe are invited to join.

To ensure you get the most out of this special event, take advantage of our special offer. Contact Zoetis by 14th Feb 2025.

Please scan the QR code and provide us a few details so that we can easily contact you

Zoetis is proud to be a prestige partner with Angus Australia in hosting the 2025 World Angus Forum and showcasing the quality, performance and genetic merit of Australia’s Angus herd to the world. Please join us:

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Join with Zoetis and Angus Australia in participating in the World Angus Forum Conference Tour. Visit leading Angus breeders travelling to Orange, Bathurst, Tamworth and Warwick before finishing up in Brisbane,

Showcasing

finest Angus cattle in Australia

SPECIAL EXHIBITORS OFFER

3rd May - 4th May 2025

Producers planning to bring cattle to the Expo are encouraged to:

Prepare their cattle by following the Immune Ready Guidelines

Receive a free on farm animal health consultation and discuss the Immune Ready Guidelines with their local Zoetis Professional Sales Representative.

To assist Exhibitors, Zoetis has a special AngusEXPO Tamworth Offer… valued at over $300 RRP. With each consultation receive:

Bonus Product:

Rhinogard® IBR Nasal Spray 20mL (10 doses).

Bovi-Shield® MH One (10 Doses)

Bonus Applicators / Cooler Bag:

Rhinogard® 2mL Intra-Nasal Spray Applicator with draw off

Cattle 5mL Safeshot (adjustable) Vaccinator

Premium Zoetis 21 Litre Cooler Bag.

SPECIAL OFFER Bonus Value over $300 RRP

The Immune Ready Guidelines: A Higher Standard of Animal Health, Productivity and Performance when buying or selling cattle.

These Guidelines identify the key cattle diseases that need to be managed and/or monitored with appropriate vaccinations to mitigate disease transmission when buying and selling cattle.

Immune Ready, in conjunction with the National Cattle Health Declaration is a powerful tool in minimizing preventable cattle disease with continuity across the supply chain.

Bovi-Shield® MH-One provides rapid control of BRD caused by Manheimia haemolytica (MH)

Cattle 5mL Safeshot (adjustable) Vaccinator

Rhinogard® IBR provides protection against IBR with a single dose. It has a rapid onset of immunity. 1

Rhinogard® IBR Intra-Nasal Spray Applicator

WE WANT YOU! At the Zoetis AngusEXPO

Come join the largest expected multi-breeder display of registered Angus cattle in the World.

Things to look forward to:

• Exhibition of stud cattle

• Pen of 3 head competition, assessed on performance data and type, in an interactive judging competition

• An amazing barbeque competition between some of Australia’s leading beef brands serving up delicious street food for lunch and dinner both days

• The “Angus on Ice” frozen genetics sale, offering the very best Angus genetics to the world

• The feature female sale, offering the most elite Angus females in a live interactive event

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Now Mid October 2024

• Logistics on cattle stalling arrangements, budgeting and pricing conducted

• Service Provider Trade Sites on sale now

• Sponsorship enquries welcome

• Save the date for the AngusEXPO Invitational Campdraft

• Expression of interest for cattle exhibitors form available to stay up to date with the latest updates

Mid October Mid December 2024

• Open to all members of Angus Australia and the Red Angus Society of Australia

• Live cattle sites are either pens of 6.3 meters by 4.2 meters or lead cattle stalling.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EXHIBITORS FROM ZOETIS

• Take part in the Cattle Breeders College, offering exclusive access to leading speakers from across Australia and around the world

• Sit in on Cattle Chats, short interactive sessions designed for the modern day cattle breeder to take in the latest in beef production

• Get a front row seat to the AngusEXPO Invitational Campdraft, running over both days the top competitors will shoot it out in the main arena for the ultimate prize each night

• Enjoy our Australian live music and the Bull Bar social functions each afternoon

• Kick off the weekend with the Teys Australia Angus SHOOTOUT awards function, at AELEC Friday night

• Tie up spots for lead cattle can also be booked.

• Angus Australia members may also choose a static trade display instead of livestock. Scan here for more information:

Producers planning to bring cattle to the Expo are encouraged to:

• Prepare their cattle by following the Immune Ready Guidelines

• Receive a free on farm animal health consultation and discuss the Immune Ready Guidelines with their local Zoetis Professional Sales Representative.

To assist Exhibitors, Zoetis has a special AngusEXPO Tamworth Offer… valued at

• Over $300 RRP. With each consultation receive:

• Bonus Product:

• Rhinogard® IBR Nasal Spray

• 20mL (10 doses).

• Bovi-Shield® MH One (10 Doses)

January 2025

• A demo display at AELEC of the yards will be available in a covered arena and stable block for members to visit and see how the pens will be provided. (More information is available on this closer to time)

• Livestock exhibitors have their site requests confirmed and invoiced from Angus Australia

• Livestock exhibitors are to enter livestock details and select entry for competitions and sales

• Entries open for both the Elite Female and Angus on Ice Auction and run through to February 2025

• Entries close for competitions and sales

• Entries close for the AngusEXPO invitational Campdraft

• Entries close for trade sites and stalls

• Promotion of sale lots

• Entries in pen of 3 competition confirmed

• Full Program available

• Cattle pens erected on site

• Livestock and trade site bump in from 30th April – 2nd May (TBC)

• AngusEXPO, competitions, sales, educational seminars etc

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

From the expressions of interest received so far, the following frequently asked questions have been compiled to help members prepare to exhibit cattle at the Zoetis AngusEXPO.

Q: Who do I speak with?

A: The AngusEXPO Coordinator, Jake Phillips, can assist you with your enquiries. As well as reaching out to Jake, please visit the World Angus Forum website for more information and check the AngusEXPO landing page.

Q: What does it cost for a site at the Zoetis AngusEXPO

A: This will be confirmed at the time of entries however approximate costings are available for your consideration:

• 6.3m x 4.2m covered site including pen, bedding, power and water. Prices range from ~$1,020 - $4,080 each depending

• Entries open for the pen of 3 head competition (Bulls and Heifers 12-24 months)

• Entries open for the AngusEXPO Campdraft

• Additional ticketed events on sale such as Cattle Breeders College, welcome function for exhibitors and guests

• Trade sites on sale for the Rabobank Arena i.e. Agtech, finance, machinery, service providers

• Tickets for AngusEXPO go on sale. Tickets are planned to be approximately $28/ticket with the full value going to the Angus Foundation

on the pen. There are 139 pens available at approximately $1530 with 13 pens in a more premium spot or more value orientated spot. 152 covered pens is the capacity of the event.

• 6.3m x 4.2m uncovered site including pen,bedding, power and water. Prices range from ~$1,398 - $2,330 each depending on the pen. There are 48 pens available at approximately $1398 with 6 pens in a more premium spot or more value orientated spot. 54 Pens is the first round offer of the event. Any demand exceeding this will be assessed at the time prior to confirmation.

• A 10% discount will be applied to each pen for those taking 3 or more per exhibitor.

• These are base pen prices which includes approximately 6m of pen frontage to the public. Some pens will have more or some less but all have a minimum of the same

26.5m3 of space within them.

• A single animal entry for the led cattle (similar stalling to Angus Roundup) ~ $350 head

Every effort will be made to make available the exhibitors requested booking but will be subject to change until confirmed in January.

Q: Can I sponsor the Campdraft and other events?

A: Yes! – If you have something in mind youd like to sponsor please reach out. We can be innovative and customised.

A Sponsorship prospectus will be available in due course however we would encourage you to reach out if you have an idea. By completing the expression on interest, youll receive the most up to date information as early as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What type of cattle can I bring?

A: You can bring anything that best represents your herd that is on the HBR, APR, MBR or Red Angus Register. You can bring animals for sale at the Expo or animals just for display (Sale T&Cs available early 2025). Given the animals will be in close confinement, we strongly encourage you to prepare your animals to be docile and used to the pressure that may come from such an experience. Animals do not have to be led, nor move from their pens, but having some acclimatisation will strongly assist in caring for them, allowing you to present them in a safe manner.

Q: Are there health requirements for bringing cattle the AngusEXPO?

A: Exhibitors should check with their local animal health regulators as to the requirements including for JBAS and other considerations such as tick. All animals in the AngusEXPO will require to be tested for Pestivirus and return a negative result certificate which will be required at the time of entry. Other enforcements may take place for fodder or livestock from areas with fireant. More information will be available closer to time.

Q: How do I enter the campdraft?

A: The campdraft is being conducted by the Australian Campdraft Association (ACA) including the program and entries. This will be an invitational event however ACA have given us preference for Angus Australia members that also wish to enter (so long as they meet the other requirements).

Q: Can I support the Zoetis World Angus Forum Youth Competition with cattle?

A: Yes! Significantly discounted rates will be offered to members able to supply heifers for the world teams to use in either the cattle preparation (clipping), parading and judging competitions. A total of 40 cattle are required for this from the led section. If this is something you can do please reach out to Jake Phillips, AngusEXPO Coordinator.

Q: What is the pen of 3 head competition?

A: Exhibitors will have the opportunity to enter cattle consigned to the Zoetis AngusEXPO in a unique pen of 3 competition. The concept is, each exhibitor can enter a team of 3 head assessed individually but competing as a team. Animals will be moved to a central judging ring (most likely the sale ring).

There is no led requirement to this as we will have laneways in place, however tractable cattle would be an advantage. Animals are entered into bull or heifer age categories i.e. 12-14 months, 14-16 months, 16-18 months, 18-20 months, 20-22 months , 22-24 months. Animals are turned loose in the assessment pen and judged on phenotype in conjunction with any genetic evaluation data available (TBC if World Angus Evaluation or TACE), effectively making it a phenotype and genotype assessment. The animal is then moved to the holding pen while the next is judged until all three animals have been assessed and scored by the judge and the crowd. Once each division has been through a champion team will be established. It is recommended that animals competing in this event as a team of 3 are running together prior to help any desire to assess them in the same pen at the same time. More information will be available at the time of entries in early 2025. The AngusEXPO reserves the right to cap entry numbers.

Q: Is accommodation available?

A: Yes! Limited camping sites will be available at AELEC for livestock exhibitors and campdrafters ONLY. This will be managed by AELEC and campers must abide by the AELEC rules and policies. This will be available at the time of site sales in October. Other accommodation is available in Tamworth please check the World Angus Forum website for more information.

Q: When will a program of events be available?

A: Once sites are booked and entries are completed a full program will be available including information on the sales, competitions, social activities, food and beverage arrangements as well as bump in and bump out requirements.

Q: Will troughs be supplied in the pens?

A: No – Water will be available at close by locations to suit bucketing or applying a hose to top up your own watering tubs supplied by the exhibitor.

Q: Will there be a vet on site or a produce store?

A: We haven't confirmed these details yet, however we intend to have a cattle vet on call (but may not be on site) and we will consider making a Tamworth fodder store an onsite supplier or able to deliver daily.

Q: Can you supply more information on the frozen genetics sale and female sale ?

A: Yes – the details of each sale are currently being confirmed and entries for these will open in late January.

Q: Can I have a site with no cattle?

A: Yes! – We have plenty of room at Tamworth, however preference will be given to those bringing cattle to display. Maybe a trade site better suits your use and these will be made available over the coming months.

Q: How do affiliated breeder groups get involved?

A: A complimentary site for AngusPRO, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmanian affiliated groups will be offered due to the distance from Tamworth making it a challenge compared to other states.

Q: Why is there no traditional Show?

A: The World Angus Forum Committee and the Angus Australia Board felt it would be best to encourage the attention of the delegates and industry to allow exhibitors to enter the pen of 3 head competition and a commercial grainfed feeder competition (The Teys Australia AngusSHOOT-OUT). Led cattle will still be able to be stalled, maintained and paraded during the AngusEXPO but the only competition will be the team of 3, taking into account the phenotype and data from the genetic evaluation.

For more information of the Zoetis AngusEXPO, please contact the coordinator Jake Phillips or the World Angus Forum Coordinator Mel Strasburg.

2025 Neogen World Angus Forum Program

"Beef for a better planet"

7th and 8th of May 2025 Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC)

Hear the latest technology and thinking in the key streams of sustainability, genetics and profitability. Including thoughtprovoking discussions on gene-editing, succession planning, emissions technology, and the science behind why livestock are crucial for the planet.

Gain valuable insights into future predictions for global beef consumption and learn the key consumer drivers around nutrition and marketing.

Participate in networking functions and mingle with like-minded cattle breeders, the leading scientists and dignitaries.

Enjoy the black-tie Neogen Gala Dinner at The Star where the Angus World will come together. Featuring a menu celebrating Angus beef and Australian traditional flavours.

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There will be a diverse range of presentations from a lineup of speakers. Just to name a few…

Dr. Anneline Padayachee

Dr. Anneline Padayachee is deeply committed to enhancing the nutritional quality of food and promoting widespread understanding of nutrition. Beyond weight loss and disease treatment, she views nutrition as fundamental to cellular health, growth, aging, disease prevention, and overall functioning. With a PhD in nutritional food science and extensive experience in industry, research, and academia, Anneline currently provides independent scientific advice to a range of different clients and industry bodies. She is recognized nationally for her expertise and contributions to the field, holds positions in various

professional organizations and has received awards for her work including being named Australia’s number one science communicator and one of the nations’ Top-50 cutting edge female scientists for her ability to translate science for industry and community. However, it is Anneline’s own personal journey dealing with health challenges that has strengthened her belief in the power of nutrition, and the invaluable role farmers play in providing good food that is rich in nutrients. As a prominent speaker, writer, and consultant in the food sector, Anneline is a strong advocate for the role of food production and nutrition science in improving public health.

Michael McQueen

Michael McQueen is a multi-award winning speaker, change strategist and bestselling author of ten books. With clients including Google, Toyota and Mastercard, he has helped some of the world’s most successful brands navigate uncertainty and stay ahead of the curve. Michael is a regular commentator on TV and radio and his work has featured in publications ranging from The Guardian to Forbes and CNN. In addition, Michael is a

familiar face on the international conference circuit having shared the stage with the likes of Bill Gates, Mel Robbins and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Michael has spoken to over 500,000 people across 5 continents since 2004 and is known for his engaging, entertaining and practical conference presentations. Having been formerly named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year, Michael was inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.

Dr. Mariana Caetano

Dr Mariana Caetano is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Ruminant Nutrition, currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide. Her academic journey began at São Paulo State University in Botucatu, Brazil, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, graduating in December 2005 with the prestigious "Merit for Best Performance/Academic Records in the Department of Livestock."

In 2008, Dr Caetano completed her Master of Science in Agronomy at the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, where she collaborated with commercial feedlots and the National Association of Lot Feeders (ASSOCON) to investigate starch losses in Brazilian beef cattle, contributing significantly to the beef industry. Dr Caetano pursued her PhD research focusing on the effects of flint corn processing methods and roughage levels on Bos indicus bulls' finishing performance. Her academic excellence was recognised through an international scholarship, allowing her to further her studies as a visiting PhD candidate at Kansas State University.

As president of the Certified Angus Beef ® brand, John Stika leads a team dedicated to earning the trust of consumers around the world by consistently delivering the best beef experience possible. Through a vision focused on connecting people from pasture to plate, John and a passionate team work to grow demand for the branded beef and increase the value of registered Angus cattle, enhancing the lives and businesses of farming and

In 2009, she received the "Science and Innovation, Technology of Information" award during the Santander Universia Awards. Following her PhD in 2012, Dr Caetano was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Brazil. In 2013, she expanded her academic pursuits by working part-time as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Roseworthy Campus of the University of Adelaide while also engaging with PIRSA-SARDI.

Her dedication and expertise led to her full-time appointment at the University of Adelaide in 2015, and she was appointed Associate Lecturer in 2017 after a rigorous international selection process. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, Dr Caetano has actively contributed to the academic community, serving as Secretary of the Australian Society of Animal Production from 2014 to 2016 and as Vice-President of the South Australian Branch Committee of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences from 2018 to 2022.

As a Senior Lecturer, Dr. Caetano coordinates the Animal Nutrition and Metabolism courses and serves as the

Program Director for the Bachelor of Science (Animal Science). She represents the University of Adelaide in the Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC (Livestock Program) and leads the Nutrition and Methane Abatement Program at the Davies Livestock Research Centre. Additionally, she heads the Ruminant Nutrition Group and Laboratory, focusing her research on maternal nutrition and its impact on progeny, methane abatement, microbiome, growth rates, carcass traits and body composition. Dr Mariana Caetano's commitment to advancing the field of animal science, coupled with her extensive research and teaching experience, positions her as a leader and innovator in ruminant nutrition.

ranching families and all who touch the brand along the way to the consumer.

John’s love for Angus cattle, quality beef and the entire community of people involved from gate to plate is rooted in his experiences growing up on his family’s small farm in central Kansas. His passion grew as he obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science and meat science, respectively, at Kansas State University, and then his doctorate in meat science from the University of Kentucky. Celebrating more than 22 years with Certified Angus Beef, John joined the team as assistant director of feeder-packer relations in 1999, and then director of supply development and packing. Moving on to vice president of business development, he led efforts to collaborate with domestic and international distributors, grocery stores and restaurants to grow their beef sales before becoming president in 2006.

With expertise and experience across the beef community, John has served as a board member of the American Meat Science Association, currently serves as a board member of the North American Meat Institute and actively engages in beef quality initiatives and related committees of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

John received the Outstanding Young Alumnus award in 2010 from the Kansas State University College of Agriculture and the Achievement award from the American Meat Science Association. John credits his success to strong mentors, a deep faith and the opportunity to collaborate with innovative and caring teammates, cattlemen and industry partners throughout his career and life. He and his wife, Deanna, have three adult sons and reside in Creston, Ohio, where they care for a small herd of Angus cattle and enjoy time with friends and family over great steaks.

John F. Stika, Ph.D.

Mark McCully

As Chief Executive Officer of the American Angus Association, McCully leads the nation’s largest beef breed registry with 22,000 members. Mark was appointed CEO in June of 2019 and directs the organization’s efforts to advance the Angus breed and increase the production of consistent, high quality beef through efforts of the Association and its four wholly-owned subsidiaries - Angus Genetics Inc., Angus Media, Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef LLC.

Previously, Mark was vice president of production at Certified Angus Beef LLC and was responsible for the brand’s supply chain efforts. He led strategies incorporating the seedstock, cow-calf, feeding and packing sectors to raise and process high quality Angus cattle with the brand’s unrivaled quality standards.

Mark joined the company in 2000 as director of packing. In June 2002, he helped develop and then coordinate a regional sales team to serve retail, foodservice and international business partners. In March 2005, he transitioned to supply development and production.

Before these endeavors, Mark worked for Southern States Cooperative in Virginia. He earned an associate’s degree from Lake Land College, a bachelor’s degree in agricultural science from Western Illinois University and followed with a master’s program in ruminant nutrition at Michigan State University where he also coached the collegiate livestock judging team.

McCully is an accomplished livestock evaluator and has judged over 300 state, regional and national cattle shows

Dr Stephen Miller

Dr Stephen Miller is being sponsored by Neogen. Dr. Stephen Miller joined the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) at the University of New England, in Armidale, Australia in late 2020 where is now serves as Director. Prior to this Dr. Miller was the Director of Genetic Research for Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) in Saint Joseph, Mo. where he furthered the evaluation methods for the Association’s weekly National Cattle Evaluation and AGI clients. Dr. Miller was a principal scientist with the

throughout the US, Canada, and Brazil. Mark and his wife, Gerry, have two children, Austin and Madison.

animal genomics team at AgResearch Ltd. in New Zealand (2013-2016).

Originally from Canada, Dr. Miller was on faculty at his alma mater, the University of Guelph for 14 years where he finished as the Director of the Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock.

Dr. Miller has experience in genetic improvement across a range of species but is best known for his work in beef cattle and has 25 years of experience with livestock genetics, genomics and technology.

Simon Quilty

Simon Quilty Simon graduated from a bachelor of Melbourne University Agricultural Science in 1987. His first job was as a research officer with the Victorian Farmers Federation Pastoral Group for four years and was involved with bringing farmers and the meat processing sector together in Victoria with initiatives like establishing a direct shipping service from Victoria into Japan to open up the Victorian chilled beef market in Japan.

Simon graduated from a bachelor of Melbourne University Agricultural Science in 1987. His first job was as a research officer with the Victorian Farmers Federation Pastoral Group for four years and was involved with bringing farmers and the meat processing sector together in Victoria with initiatives like establishing a direct shipping service from Victoria into Japan to open up the Victorian chilled beef market in Japan.

Simon moved into the meat trading and processing sector in 1990 working for Louis Dreyfus Australia for four years – spending part of his training in North America – at the time LDC was the largest single buyer of export beef in Australia. Simon’s career moved to ConAgra Foods who at the time owned Australian Meat Holdings and DR Johnston where he worked for seven years and once again resided overseas – his involvement with meat trading remained until 2010 with his own trading company and established his own brand names in various countries.

In recent years Simon has moved into the risk management sector and developed derivatives and meat

Lyndsey Douglas

Trained journalist and editor-inchief of agricultural content agency

Writers Who, Lyndsey’s clients include AgriFutures, Rural Aid, CBRE Agribusiness, Paraway Pastoral Company, and the Australian Wagyu Association.

Lyndsey’s voice is heard around the main arenas of agricultural events like the Ekka, Sydney Royal Easter

Show, Melbourne Royal Show, Royal Adelaide Show, Canberra Royal as well as rural events from Alpha in Central Queensland to Condobolin in Western NSW. She's the face of Beef TV alongside Andrea Crothers in May at Beef Australia in Rockhampton. Lyndsey was the chairman of Australian Wool Innovation’s consultation panel, the NSW Rural Ambassador, and founding director of Agricultural Shows Australia.

swaps that are used by companies in both North America and Australia on managingto manage price risk in processed meat and livestock. Simon spent two years working as a consultant with FC Stone in started starting up the livestock and meat desk and in 2015, co-founded the Southern Aurora Group.

Today he is an independent meat and livestock analyst and also brokers swaps on behalf of large financial institutions in Australia and the US and brokers physical meat products around the world (namely from Australia, NZ and India), working with large international companies that have interests in China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the US.

In 2022, Simon was awarded a Churchill Fellowship. The project’s aim is to look at methane reduction schemes in the livestock sector around the world with the aim of rewarding farmers for lowering methane. He has travelled to 11 countries which include the US, Canada, Portugal, Spain, and Germany. Netherlands, Belgium, France, England, Ireland, and New Zealand. He returned to Australia in mid-May.

Butcher Girl Alison

Butcher Girl Alison will be joining the entertainment at the Neogen Gala Dinner. Alison Meagher, known professionally as Butcher Girl Alison,

has almost twenty years of global slicing and dicing expertise under her belt, and she is on a mission to revolutionise the world of butchery!

Post Tour

At the conclusion of the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum, delegates are invited to join us in ‘Outback Australia’ as we head to central and western Queensland to see Angus and Angus influenced cattle in the state’s varied environments.

Cost: AUD $6,000 gst included

DAY 1 | BRISBANE to LONGREACH

Friday 9 May 2025

Includes: Accommodation (Longreach Qld) & Dinner

In the morning you will be collected by coach from your chosen designated hotel for the World Angus Forum, to join the Post Tour. Meet your Quadrant Australia Tour Manager who will be with you for the duration of the tour. Transfer to Brisbane Domestic Airport for your flight to Longreach, located in the heart of Queensland’s Outback. (QF2544 – Departure is 11:10 – arriving 14:10 – operated by QantasLink). On arrival, meet your coach and transfer to the Qantas Founders Outback Museum for a guided tour. The museum was built to commemorate the work of the early aviators in western Queensland. Transfer to your accommodation and check in for a 2-night stay.

DAY 2 | From LONGREACH

Saturday 10 May 2025

Includes: Accommodation (Longreach Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning you will attend AAM’s feature Angus x Indicus Sale at their new ring yards in Longreach. The auction will be conducted by agents, Elders Limited. After lunch, spend some time at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame, established as a tribute to the early explorers and stockmen of Australia. The Centre also shows the history of European settlement in rural Australia and the five themed galleries celebrate the stories of Indigenous Australians, Pastoralists and Explorers. Longreach is situated on the Thomson River and this afternoon you will depart on a leisurely river cruise. Upon returning to land, there will be entertainment and dinner.

DAY 3 | LONGREACH to BARCALDINE

Sunday 11 May 2025

Includes: Accommodation (Barcaldine Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Depart Longreach and travel to Isis Downs Station – owned by Consolidated Pastoral

Company (CPC). The station was purchased in 1987 and the subsequent acquisition of 9 surrounding properties has created a 246,057ha aggregation capable of running 21,000 cattle in favourable seasons. The herd consists of up to 6,000 breeders – Charolais Brahman cross females crossed with Angus bulls producing cattle for the local trade and feedlot markets. The balance of the stock are heifers and steers being finished for sale to feedlots or meatworks, depending on the season. After lunch with your hosts, travel on to the town of Barcaldine, where there will be an overnight stay.

DAY 4 | BARCALDINE to ROMA - Monday

12 May 2025

Includes: Accomodation (Roma Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early departure from Barcaldine to continue the journey northeast of Alpha, where you will be hosted by representatives of Appleton Cattle Company at their Islay Plains Station. Appleton Cattle Company is one of the world’s largest privately owned organic beef producers and operates across over

2.2 million hectares of fully certified organic land throughout Queensland. The Company’s mission is continued growth and expansion across land, herds, and production, driven by a strong focus on people, properties, and product. This is reinforced with a passion to constantly enhance productivity through herd genetics and quality and land improvements, whilst continually targeting marketing opportunities. Lunch will be at the Station with your hosts. Late evening arrival into Roma. Check into your accommodation for a 1-night stay.

DAY 5 | ROMA to DALBY

Tuesday 13 May 2025 Includes: Accomodation (Dalby Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

LONGREACH BARCALDINE

ROMA

DALBY

TOOWOOMBA BRISBANE

The Roma Saleyards is the largest cattle selling complex in Australia; and today is sale day. Many cattle producers in Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory choose to sell their cattle at these saleyards and they are known for their record breaking sales. There will be a guided tour of the complex and also the chance to meet with a local livestock agent to receive an insight into the selling process, sourcing cattle and other topics of interest. Roma has an important history in oil and gas exploration, and you will have the opportunity to hear all about it on guided tour at The Big Rig. Later in the day, continue east to Dalby where there will be an overnight stay.

DAY 6 | DALBY to TOOWOOMBA

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Includes: Accomodation (Toowoomba Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Dalby is located in the heart of the fertile Darling Downs region, which has become known as the cattle feedlot hub of Australia. You will visit Stockyard Beef’s Kerwee Feedlot, which is renowned for their high quality grain fed beef. The Kerwee property is 1,280 ha and includes not only their feedlot, but also breeding, grazing and grain farming operations. The Feedlot specialises in producing high quality Angus and Wagyu beef. At any one time, they have up to 20,200 cattle on feed.

Next will be a guided tour of the historical Jondaryan Woolshed – one of Australia’s oldest and largest woolsheds. This fertile Darling Downs region is also renowned for its cropping, so you will spend some time at a family owned and operated cotton farm to learn about this very important Australian fibre crop. Afternoon arrival into Toowoomba. This evening, dinner and wine tasting will be presented by Scott Wright – CEO Angus Australia at The Plate Restaurant.

DAY 7 | TOOWOOMBA to BRISBANE

Thursday 15 May 2025

Includes: Accomodation (Brisbane Qld), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Before departing Toowoomba, spend some time at The Paddock Butchery to see and also learn about the most popular beef cuts from a butcher. You will also have the chance to visit the iconic RM Williams store. On arrival in Brisbane, partake in a guided tour and tasting at Queensland’s very popular XXXX Brewery. Check into your centrally located hotel in Brisbane city, for the final night of the tour. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening, offering the chance to taste some of Stockyard Beef’s renowned grainfed product.

DAY 8 | BRISBANE to HOME - Friday 16

May 2025

Includes: Breakfast

After breakfast in the hotel, the post tour ends. Make your own way to the Brisbane Airport for homeward flight or onward travel arrangements.

Entries Now Open for the Teys Australia AngusSHOOT-OUT competition!

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With over $10,000 in prizes and prize money up for grabs, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Grant Garey, General Manager - Feedlots, Teys Australia said, “The team at Teys Australia are thrilled to be involved in the AngusSHOOT-OUT which is a part of the 2025 World Angus Forum.”

“The AngusSHOOT-OUT, with eligible cattle on feed at Teys Jindalee Feedlot, will provide a great opportunity for producers to showcase the very best of their Angus cattle in a commercial setting, with the reward of seeing how their cattle compare to their peers.

“The quality of Angus cattle is widely recognised and valued both domestically and around the world, and that’s why Angus cattle are integral to our branded beef programs at Teys,” Grant said.

Angus Australia’s Jake Phillips who is coordinating the Zoetis AngusEXPO said, “We were really passionate to have an opportunity for our world class commercial cattle producers to showcase their product to the world. This is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity and we thank the Teys Australia team immensely for their support of the event.”

“We can’t wait to work with Teys to showcase the best Angus cattle and beef to the world through this competition.”

Competition Details:

Team Structure:

Compete with teams of 5 head of cattle. Each vendor may enter up to 3 teams. Organisers may cap entries if required.

Eligibility:

Steers must be Angus, with a minimum of 75% Angus breed percentage. Red Angus are also invited to take part in the competition.

Judging Criteria:

Teams will be assessed on the following: Administration compliance, including

documentation and NLIS database accuracy and transfers.

Key Dates:

Entries Open: 9th September

Entries Close: 16th October

Induction: The feedlot induction will take place during the week of the 25th of November.

Feeding Period: The cattle will be on grain for approximately 120 days, with processing scheduled for March.

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Angus

breeders! Here's your chance to compete against the best of the best and showcase your cattle in the Teys Australia AngusSHOOT-OUT feeder competition as part of the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum.

Carcase Specifications at Processing

The scores for each team will be aggregated to determine the overall competition winner.

Important Information:

Transport of cattle: Central pick-up locations for cattle will be negotiated at the close of entries and some assistance may be provided where it can. Otherwise, cattle should be delivered to Teys Jindalee feedlot.

Purchase Agreement: Cattle will be purchased by Teys Australia at induction and will be subject to their purchase contract supplied in early November.

Pre-Arrival Requirements:

• Cattle must be tagged with a supplied prenumbered management tag prior to arrival.

• Each animal must receive one shot of Bovishield at least two weeks before delivery, with the vaccines provided complimentary by Zoetis Animal Health.

Field Day: Participate in an inspection field day prior to the cattle's exit from the feedlot (TBC)

A $500 per team entry fee applies which includes 2 tickets to the awards ceremony function in Tamworth on the 2nd of May 2025

Awards Ceremony: The winners willbe announced at a special event during the AngusEXPO, part of the Zoetis AngusEXPO and 2025

Neogen World Angus Forum.

This competition is open to all breeders of Angus cattle. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to benchmark your cattle against the top competitors and potentially be crowned champion of the World.

Enter now and make your mark in the world of Angus cattle!

Meet Team Angus Australia

and Communications Officer

In anticipation of the upcoming 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum and its accompanying events, big news is here regarding the Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition, with eight young Angus Australia members selected to represent Angus Australia at the 'Olympics of the Angus world’.

Lilli Stewart, Micquella Grima, Chloe Plowman, Lochie McLachlan, Charlie Salter, Jake Turner, Matilda Salter and Georgia Laurie have been selected to compete for Angus Australia in the World Angus Youth Competition, under the supervision of team coach Kate Schoen.

The Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition will take place alongside AngusTREK, sponsored by Zoetis offering an unparalleled chance for young delegates to immerse themselves into the pre tour and competition. “The quality of the young people applying for their chance to represent Australia at the Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition was nothing short of remarkable,” said Jake Phillips, Angus Australia’s AngusEXPO Coordinator.

It was rewarding to see some new faces and names put up their hand to represent their country as well as some young people that have been in the Angus family all their life. “ “

“It was rewarding to see some new faces and names put up their hand to represent their country as well as some young people that have been in the Angus family all their life.

“It made it incredibly tough for the selection panel, but we are now excited to see these young people put their best foot forward, grow and prosper while representing the breed they love. If there was ever an Olympic Games opportunity for the Angus breed, this is it, good luck to those that were selected from an extremely talented group of applicants.”

For team coach Kate Schoen, experiencing the competition as a team member at a past World Angus Forum has meant that the challenge of coaching is all the more exciting.

“After participating in the inaugural World Angus Forum Youth Competition in 2013 in New Zealand and experiencing the unique networking and knowledge sharing on a global scale the World Angus forum presents, the prospect to coach the Australian team in Australia in 2025 is an extraordinary opportunity,” she said.

“I am looking forward to working with our shortlisted team of eight exceptional, smart and talented young people, who will do an outstanding job in representing our country and breed.”

Kate will be assisted by skills and assistant coaches Kaiti McGregor and Aimee Bolton.

The Zoetis World Angus Youth competition will see Youth delegates from around the world partake in various competitions designed to challenge and inspire. From stock judging to public speaking, delegates will showcase their talents and compete against peers.

Cheyne Twist, Senior Marketing

Meet the team

Lilli Stewart, Birregurra VIC

Lilli Stewart grew up on a family cattle property in Birregurra, Victoria. From age eight, Lilli began attending youth events and cattle shows across Australia. At ten, she purchased her first heifer and established Waterlilli Angus. Since graduating high school, Lilli has worked with cattle producers in Victoria and Western Australia.

Last year, she undertook a study tour of North America after receiving the Matthew George Young Stockman Award in 2019. This experience brought her back to North America in 2024 to take up opportunities to spend more time learning from Angus producers before beginning an agricultural degree in 2025.

Micquella Grima is in the final weeks of a Double Degree, being a Bachelor of Agriculture and Bachelor of Agribusiness through the University of New England, specialising in Livestock Marketing, Nutrition and Genetics. Recently relocating from Central West NSW, Micquella is the Nutrien Stud Stock Marketing Specialist for the Southern Region overseeing the marketing and technical support of Stud Sales across the NSW Riverina, Victoria and Tasmania.

As an Ambassador for Youth in agriculture, Micquella is an accomplished Young Judge with a strong background in the Commercial Beef and Seedstock sector including being the Youth Representative on the NSW Angus Committee. Micquella is driven by a passion to work alongside producers to support the continuity of efficient and productive beef operations and solidify the competitiveness of the Australian beef industry on a global scale.

Chloe Plowman, Kingaroy QLD

Chloe Plowman works as a Real Estate and Livestock Agent in Kingaroy QLD with a strong passion for showing cattle, the Angus breed and being involved in the Beef industry.

Majority of her time outside of work is spent on her family farm, of stud and commercial Angus cattle, consisting of a total of 130+ breeders, 20+ sale bulls each year and heifers for retainment and sale, that all not only represent the Angus breed but are bred for a purpose.

Chloe is very eager to get involved and learn as much as possible in the industry and from other industry professionals.

Georgie Laurie, Gloucester NSW

Georgie Laurie’s life has been immersed in cattle. She recently graduated from the University of New England with a Bachelor of Rural Science gaining first class honours with her study in residual feed intake measurements in beef cattle. Georgia has a passion for the red meat industry, recently returning home from America after touring and competing as a part of the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging team. She is a respected cattle judge – judging at the Sydney Royal show for the past two years. Georgia has had a long involvement with the Angus Australia youth program attending numerous Roundups over the years and has been involved in the committee for the last two years. Georgia currently works as part of the management team at Knowla Livestock, alongside running her own stud in partnership with her brother. Georgia is really looking forward to the opportunities and learnings that will arise from being on the Team for the 2025 Angus World Forum Youth team!

Micquella Grima, Howlong NSW

Lochie McLauchlan grew up on his family’s purebred Angus operation in southwest Victoria, calving down 70 cows annually alongside his mother and father. At age 21 Lochie was fortunate enough to travel around Canada and Northern America showing cattle. Along his journey in the cattle industry, Lochie has been lucky enough to win the 2017 Gun Fitters Competition, the 2019 Sydney Royal Team Fitting contest as well as 2020 National Paraders Competition. He currently works on a commercial cattle operation located in Camperdown, VIC as well as just recently purchasing his own piece of land and trade commercial cattle.

At the end of 2023, Lochie was extremely fortunate to win the 2024 Matthew George Young Stockman Award which gave him to opportunity to travel for three months anywhere in the world, in which he used the scholarship to travel to the 2024 Angus Junior National in Madison WI which he considers the absolute highlight of his trip, as well as the Calgary Stampede. Lochie extremely excited to be on the 2025 Angus Australia Youth team and looks forward to the journey ahead, being a part of the Australian team success.

Charlie Salter, Dalby QLD

Charlie Salter hails from Dalby in Southeast Queensland. Along with his family, Charlie operates U8J Cattle Company, and is currently studying veterinary science at JCU in Townsville. Charlie is an extremely passionate cattle enthusiast, particularly for the Angus breed, and tries to be involved in his family’s stud operation wherever he can university schedule permitting.

By pursuing a career as a veterinarian, Charlie hopes to be able to be involved in the continued development and successes of the industry through working in the reproduction and production medicine spaces. Charlie believes the opportunity to represent the Angus breed and industry at a World Angus Forum does not come around often, but to be able to do it on home soil is an even more special and is an exciting opportunity that he is extremely grateful to have been given.

Matilda Salter, Dalby QLD

Matilda Salter is excited and truly honored to have the opportunity to be a member of the 2025 World Angus Forum Team. Matilda grew up on a mixed cropping and grazing operation outside of Dalby on the Queensland Darling Downs. Matilda’s family owns and operates U8J Cattle Company and for her, being a part of the cattle and agriculture industry is something she is very grateful for.

Matilda is currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery at JCU in Townsville with the hope and dream of supporting the agriculture industry in every way she can as a rural and remote nurse and midwife. Matilda sees it as a privilege to have the opportunity to represent the Angus breed and society as well as the youth at World Forum and is so excited for the opportunities it will offer and the people she will meet.

Jake Turner lives on a mixed farming enterprise north of Lake Cargelligo, NSW. He is currently in his first year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

Jake’s passion for the beef industry and the Angus breed started at Yanco Agricultural High School where he was actively involved in the cattle showstock team from years 7 to 12. Alongside seven other like-minded people, Jake is stoked to have the opportunity to not only represent Angus Australia at the World Angus Forum, but also Australia's wider beef industry.

Jake Turner, Lake Cargelligo NSW

Lochie McLauchlan, Camperdown VIC

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The Joy of Eating returns to Roundup

Cheyne Twist, Senior Marketing & Communications Officer

In support of the Angus Youth movement and the development of the youngest Angus members, NH Foods is back on board for the 2025 Angus Youth Roundup and is bringing the ‘Joy of Eating’ to the event.

The NH Foods Angus Youth Roundup will take place at the Australian Equine and Livestock Exhibition Centre (AELEC) in Tamworth, NSW from 8–12 January 2025.

Joining the event for the third year as naming rights partner, NH Foods has committed to nurturing the next generation of industry professionals and ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of the beef sector.

Adding to the diverse range of speakers sharing their knowledge with the 2025 participants, joining the education program is NH Foods brand ambassador Chef Jason Roberts.

Chef Jason will work with the Roundup participants to showcase the use of verified Black Angus Beef brand Angus Reserve to create nutritious meals utilising lesser used carcase cuts.

“When you’re a farmer, you don’t want to butcher six animals and take one cut of meat, you want to learn how to use the whole carcase,” said Chef Jason while addressing participants at the 2024 NH Foods Angus Youth Roundup earlier this year.

“You want to be able to take the whole carcase, utilise everything you can including chucks and mince.

“It’s so important for you guys at this level, to learn how to utilise the whole animal,” he said.

Chef Jason joins a lineup of education sessions showcasing the beef supply chain, cattle classes, junior judging, paraders, the chute to showring competition and the crowd favourite Barnyard Olympics.

“As a company deeply committed to supporting the future of our industry, we are proud to once again bring 'The Joy of Eating' to the 2025 Angus Youth Roundup," said Andrew McDonald, Director at NH Foods.

"By nurturing young talent and providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals like our friend Chef Jason Roberts, we’re investing in both the sustainability of the beef sector and the skills of the next generation."

For further information regarding the NH Foods Angus Youth National Roundup please contact Roundup Event Coordinator Toni Nugent at toni@toninugent.com.au

Want to support the future of the beef industry?

The 2024 NH Foods Angus Youth National Roundup to be held in Tamworth from 10 – 14 January 2024, would not be possible without the support of its many partners to assist in conducting this significant event that delivers a unique learning environment for the Youth of the Australian Beef Industry.

We thank our sponsors and encourage you to support them in the lead up to, during and after the Roundup.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Angus Australia relies on the support of its many partners to assist in conducting this significant event that delivers a unique learning environment for the Youth of the Australian Beef Industry. There are still opportunities to support the NH Foods Angus Youth Roundup.

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Evey chosen as the Angus Foundation AuctionsPlus Cadet

Cheyne Twist, Senior Marketing & Communications Officer

Continuing a multiyear partnership between Angus Australia and AuctionsPlus, New South Wales’ Evey White has been selected as the latest recipient of the Angus Foundation AuctionsPlus Cadetship, taking up the opportunity at Australia’s largest agricultural marketplace.

Evey White grew up on her family’s property at Guyra, NSW where her parents run a commercial and seedstock Angus herd. After completing school, Evey worked in the feedlot industry and the northern pastoral industry in the Gulf of Carpentaria. These experiences led her to study a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness at Marcus Oldham College in Geelong, VIC. After she graduates, Evey hopes to continue working in the beef industry, particularly exploring genetic influence on meat quality.

During her time at AuctionsPlus, Evey will work within the team, immersing herself in the company and its day-to-day operations for four weeks. Through this experience, the cadetship aims to assist Evey in developing a unique understanding of how the business works and the central role of the platform in driving innovation within the agricultural industry.

In addition to her placement with AuctionsPlus, Evey will also participate in a Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program. The Rural Leadership Program is an intensive five-day workshop conducted on the college campus at Geelong, Victoria and is recognised as one of the longest running rural leadership programs in the nation.

“We are pleased to announce Evey’s selection as the 2024 Angus Foundation AuctionsPlus cadet and to have her representing Angus Australia as she moves through this opportunity,” said Angus Australia’s Jake Phillips.

“We hope that through this experience Evey is able to investigate areas of the agricultural industry that she has yet to experience and that she utilises her time at AuctionsPlus to grow her professional and personal development through the exposure of working throughout the various roles within their business.

“Furthermore, we hope the opportunity to participate in the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program allows her to build her skills and knowledge in order to be better placed to undertake leadership roles in her industry or community,

Over the past several years, this program has attracted some of the top talent in the industry and remains the leading initiative for cultivating the future of Australian agriculture.

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represent her industry or community in decision making forums, and understand and address issues facing rural industries and communities.”

"We are excited to continue our partnership with Angus Australia for another year of the Angus Foundation AuctionsPlus Cadetship Program,” said AuctionsPlus CEO Wyn Snyman.

“Over the past several years, this program has attracted some of the top talent in the industry and remains a leading initiative for cultivating the future of Australian agriculture.

“We have also been fortunate enough to welcome past cadets as permanent

members of the AuctionsPlus team. They have become incredible assets to our business, both professionally and culturally,” he said.

“The program perfectly aligns with our commitment to our communities, providing new talent with opportunities to excel and advance their careers in agriculture."

Following her cadetship experience, Evey will provide a report of time with AuctionsPlus, which be available to read in the Angus Australia Bulletin and on the Angus Australia website.

For further information please contact Angus Australia Extension Officer Nancy Crawshaw, youth@angusaustralia.com.au.

Pictured: Angus Foundation Auctionsplus Cadetship recipient Evey White.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Angus Foundation BeefEx Scholarship!

Hanlie Jansen, Extension Officer

We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Angus Foundation BeefEx Scholarship! This prestigious scholarship is designed to support and empower the next generation of leaders in the beef industry.

The Angus Foundation delighted to award Zoe Puls and Chloe Plowman as the recipients of the 2024 Angus Foundation BeefEx Scholarship.

BeefEx 2024, hosted by the Australian Lot Feeders Association, brings together industry experts and stakeholders from the Australian grain fed industry. The conference will feature key discussions on leadership, market trends, and the latest innovations in grain-fed beef production. This event offers valuable networking opportunities and in-depth sessions designed to advance knowledge and drive success in the grain-fed beef industry. BeefEx will be held from the 15th to 17th of October 2024, at the RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane.

Angus Australia Extension Officer, Hanlie Jansen, explained that “The Angus Foundation BeefEx scholarships are designed to enhance recipients' understanding of the Australian

About the recipients

feedlotting and beef industries, fostering the growth of their professional networks and skills. This opportunity will allow them to explore career pathways, connect with industry leaders, and gain invaluable insights into beef feedlotting.”

“This scholarship offers a unique chance to immerse in the feedlotting sector, with a focus on learning from industry professionals and exploring new career avenues.”

“I am confident that our scholarship recipients will leverage this opportunity to deepen their expertise and expand

Zoe Puls

their professional relationships in the beef industry. Their commitment to learning and growing within the field will undoubtedly benefit both themselves and the broader industry.”

Congratulations to Zoe Puls and Chloe Plowman! We are excited to see the positive impact you will make in the beef industry and beyond.

Each of the recipients will be required to complete a full experience report detailing their time at BeefEx, which will be available to read in the 2024 Summer Angus Bulletin.

Zoe Puls is a person who experienced her childhood on a family farm but did not see that Agriculture, particularly livestock, was her passion until after graduating high school. After completing one class for Biomedical Science, Zoe was enthusiastic to go back to their farm and work with others that enjoyed livestock as much as she did. Zoe was very grateful to enter the Agricultural Science degree which allowed her to further experience her livestock passion by training and competing in the ICMJ competition. Zoe endeavors to continue to use her passion of the livestock and agricultural industries to showcase how important these production businesses are, not only to Australia but the world.

Chloe Plowman

Chloe Plowman is 21 years old with a major passion for the beef industry. She has grown up on the outskirts of Kingaroy QLD on a property consisting of stud & commercial Angus cattle selling bulls, females and steers annually. A major love of Chloe’s is showing cattle which she has been very successful with over the years and claimed title of Australian National Champion Beef Cattle Parader in 2022. Chloe is eager to get involved and learn as much as she possibly can in industry and from industry professionals.

University of Illinois Scholarship

Cheyne Twist, Senior Marketing & Communications Officer

Joining a list of recipients dating back to 1980s, Angus Australia is pleased to announce Millie Moore from the Fleurieu Peninsula, SA as the 2024 recipient of the University of Illinois scholarship.

Thanks to the Angus Foundation, Millie will spend a semester abroad, studying at the University of Illinois (U of I) and competing as part of either the University’s livestock or meat judging team.

The U of I Scholarship will see Millie immersing herself in college culture and travelling right across the country attending judging competitions, increasing her knowledge of the beef industry and different agricultural production systems, all while developing and honing her own skills.

“I feel incredibly honoured to have been awarded the Angus Foundation University of Illinois Scholarship,” said Millie.

“I am so passionate about our beef industry and to have this recognised by the Angus community is truly significant; I still can't quite believe I have this opportunity! This scholarship has previously been awarded to many who have gone on to shape our industry, and I am excited to make my own mark.

“The University of Illinois offers a uniquely diverse range of subjects, and I look forward to developing my skills in meat and livestock judging, while also gaining a better understanding of the broader industry in the US, particularly around consumer perceptions, beef quality & markets."

“We are excited to see what Millie gets up to when she heads over to U of I in 2025,” said Angus Australia’s Jake Phillips.

“Millie’s passion for the beef industry and furthering herself and her skills was really encouraging to see. We look forward to

About Millie

I am so passionate about the beef industry and to have this recognised by the Angus community is truly significant...

keeping up with her travels during her time abroad and to hear her biggest learnings when she returns.”

Following her scholarship experience, Millie will provide a report of time at U of I, which be available to read in the Angus Australia Bulletin and on the Angus Australia website.

For further information please contact Angus Australia’s Jake Phillips at jake. phillips@angusaustralia.com.au.

Millie grew up on a hobby farm on the Fleurieu Peninsula, SA, which started her love of agriculture. From there, she attended an agricultural high school and went on to complete a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences in Adelaide, graduating in 2019. Her career kicked off in pasture agronomy and seed sales, but her passion for the beef industry had her take on any chance to get involved, including purchasing a few cattle of her own and helping coach the University of Adelaide Meat Judging Team.

After a trip to North America in 2023, she embarked on her current adventure earlier this year, settling in at Cudlobe Angus, a purebred Black Angus operation. She is enjoying getting more hands-on and having the chance to be involved in the complete operation from sire selection, right through to the Certified Angus Beef meat business.

Pictured: University of Illinois Scholarship recipient Millie Moore.

Angus Foundation Research Grant 2024 Applications Now Open

Hanlie Jansen, Extension Officer

Applications are now open for the 2024 Angus Foundation Research Grant. The Angus Foundation Research Grant is awarded, through eligible Australian universities, research providers and individual businesses, to undergraduate and post-graduate students to enable them to undertake research towards higher degrees in disciplines able to be applied to the Australian beef industries with the purpose to enhance and promote the value of Angus genetics and beef.

The Angus Foundation Grant may be used to extract extra findings from an existing project the individual or institution has already commenced or a completely new project.

The value of the Research Grant is up to a maximum of $20,000AUD. Angus Australia may award an alternate value if more than one suitable application is received. Applicants will need to show an itemized budget in support of their application.

Eligibility:

The Angus Foundation Research Grant is awarded to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in a higher degree at a university or other recognised educational institution.

• Applications must comply with all requirements specified.

• All questions must be completed in full.

• A full description must be provided

demonstrating how Angus Australia’s requirements will be met.

• The Terms on which Angus Australia will enter into an agreement with the successful applicant will be provided to the successful applicant.

Applications close Friday 25th October 2024

For further information contact; Hanlie Jansen, Extension Officer

E: hanlie.jansen@angusaustralia.com.au

M: 0427 943 436

P: 02 6773 4641

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2022 Angus Foundation Research Grant recipients

Hanlie Jansen, Extension Officer

We are thrilled to introduce the recipients of the 2022 Angus Foundation Research Grant! These outstanding researchers and students were selected for their innovative and impactful projects that provide insightful research to advance the Angus breed and the broader beef sector. The Angus Foundation Research Grant is dedicated to supporting research that enhances the value of Angus cattle. We are proud to support these exceptional individuals and look forward to the advancements their research will bring to the industry.

Project Title: Genomic Prediction Using Imputed Whole-Genome Sequence in Australian Angus Cattle.

Project aim: With the availability of whole-genome sequencing, the research project aimed to leverage the whole genome sequence (WGS), which contains millions of genetic markers, to obtain more accurate breeding values for Angus Australia.

The project studied on economically important traits, bodyweight and carcass traits, in the Angus. Prediction ability was compared across three genotyping density arrays: the common 50K genotype array, a high-density 700K array and WGS. The study found no difference in prediction ability across different genotype densities for all traits studied. This means that the current genotyping array well covers the genome structure for the Angus population.

Project title: An Economic Comparison of Fixed-time Artificial Insemination and Natural Mate in Commercial Angus Beef Heifers.

Project aim: Artificial insemination (AI) programs are increasingly popular in commercial beef production systems. This is due to the potential benefits associated with increased number of early pregnancies, allowing greater recovery time before second joining, increasing re-breeding conception rates. In addition to, a greater number of calves born early in the season, increasing weaning weights and access to sires of greater genetic merit and improved labour efficiency at time of

Also, the study indicated that wholegenome sequence-based prediction required high-performance computing resources.

In conclusion, to date, with the lack of substantial improvement in prediction accuracy and high-demand for computing resources needed for WGS-based prediction the current genotype density is sufficient for accurate genomic predictions in routine genetic evaluations for the Angus Australia.

Nantapong’s research supervisor, Professor Sam Clark, described Nantapong as “an excellent student who has very strong analytical and data handling skills. His ability to handle and manipulate very large datasets, thousands of animals with many millions of SNP genotypes, has been key to him undertaking such computationally demanding and complex analyses”.

calving due to synchronisation and shorter calving distributions.

Despite the additional expenses associated with fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) programs, previous reports suggest the performance and productivity of heifers that conceive to AI off-set these costs. Therefore the aim of this project was to measure and compare productivity and performance of Angus beef heifers that that were fixed-time artificial inseminated or naturally mated. In addition to, generating a cost benefit of a FTAI calf, and to determine the value of FTAI as a reproductive strategy relative to herd profitability.

We congratulate Jena Alexopoulos and Nantapong Kamprasert for their outstanding contributions. Please see the following articles for updates on their respective projects and the impact of their findings. For more information about the Angus Foundation Research Grant and to learn about future opportunities, please visit the Angus Australia website.

Jena Alexopoulos — The University of Adelaide, SA

Nantapong Kamprasert — The University of New England, NSW

An Economic Comparison of Fixed-time Artificial Insemination

and Natural Mate in Commercial

Angus Beef Heifers.

Jena Alexopoulos – University of Adelaide, SA

Key Messages

• Heifer conception rate and cycle was no different between FTAI and natural mate treatment groups.

• Manual assistance (dystocia), weaning rate and re-breeding conception rate was no different between FTAI and natural mate treatment groups.

• Calves weaned from the FTAI heifers were 6kg heavier.

• Cost per heifer pregnancy was 54% greater in the FTAI heifer group, diluting the benefit of increased weaning weight, thus gross margin of calf weaned was $60 lower from the FTAI treatment group.

Introduction

Artificial insemination programs are increasingly popular in commercial beef production systems. This is especially the case for heifers as it provides an opportunity to increase the number of early pregnancies, allowing greater recovery time before second joining, access to sires of greater genetic merit and the synchronisation improving labour efficiency at time of calving.

Table 1.

1. Calving distribution; proportion of total birth by day from calving due date for treatment groups.

Methods

Angus beef heifers on King Island Tasmania were randomly allocated, based on weight and body condition score 42-days prior to joining, to one of three treatments: 1) fixed-time artificial insemination + oestrus

Conception rates per conception cycle; 1st cycle (first 21 days), 2nd (day 22 to 42) cycle and 3rd (day 43 to 63) for treatment groups.

detection protocol (FTAI; n=850); 2) single 250-μg dose of prostaglandin F2α, prior to natural mate (SNM; n=443); or 3) naturally mated (NM; n=403). Heifers from SNM and NM groups were exposed to bulls during the week of insemination, 12-days later the FTAI heifers were joined with the mob. These mobs remained for a further 6 weeks, a total ~8 week joining with the use of 58 bulls (bull to heifer ratio 1:29).

Results

Overall conception rates and conception cycle (1st, 2nd or 3rd cycle) did not differ between treatment groups (P=0.096). However, the FTAI heifer group was 11 days earlier (P<0.001) than the SNM and NM group based on fetal aging due to 56.1% of conceptions occurring on day one of mating.

Table 2.

Proportion of heifer slippage, manual assistance, calf mortality, weaning rate and re-breeding conception rates for treatment groups.

Heifers that got in calf were heavier (P<0.01) at joining than those that did not. Those that were detected displaying oestrus had 30% greater conception rates to FTAI than those that were not detected in oestrus (69% vs 39%; P<0.001). Calving rate was high (97.2% of those PTIC) and did not differ between treatment groups (P=0.14). Eighty-seven percent of the FTAI treatment group calved by their due date compared to just 34% and 32% in the SNM and NM treatment groups.

There was no difference in incidence of dystocia (manual assistance) (P=0.41), calf mortality (P=0.14), re-breeding conception rate or conception cycle (P=0.35) or weaning rate between treatment groups.

Figure

However, calves from the FTAI heifer treatment group were on average 6kg heavier (P<0.001) at weaning compared to calves born to SNM and NM treatment groups, likely due to being 11 days older.

Economics

Treatment costs included semen, synchronisation hormones, technical and farm labour. Annual bull costs included purchase and developmental costs (homebred) and running costs (feed and treatments). Total cost per heifer pregnancy was 51% and 54% higher in the FTAI group ($144) than the SNM and NM heifer groups.

The first approach to determine the value of a FTAI calf included a comparison between calves born to FTAI and those born to first cycle SNM and NM heifers only. Calves born to FTAI heifers had a greater value ($) due to higher weaning weights likely due to being older.

Assuming weaning rate was no different across conception cycles, within a treatment group, income per heifer pregnancy was similar for FTAI and SNM which were slightly greater than NM (income per calf*WR). First cycle FTAI heifers did not incur backup bull costs thus treatment cost per heifer pregnancy was $141 ($79/0.56). Gross margin (income –costs) of a weaned calf was similar for FTAI and NM which were slightly lower than a weaned calf from a first cycle SNM heifer.

To determine the value of FTAI as a reproductive strategy, relative to herd profit, included a comparison of all calves born to the FTAI treatment group and all calves born to the SNM and NM treatment groups. Calves born to the FTAI treatment group had a greater value due to higher weaning weights.

Income per heifer pregnancy was greater in the FTAI and SNM treatment groups. In this approach FTAI heifers incurred backup bull costs, thus treatment and back up bull cost per heifer pregnancy was $144 ($134/0.93). Gross margin of calves weaned was greatest in the SNM treatment group and lowest in the FTAI treatment group.

Despite the greater weaning weights of FTAI calves, treatment costs associated with FTAI diluted this benefit. The potential genetic merit of steer and heifer progeny born to FTAI sires was estimated by the difference in the Angus breeding index ($A) between the FTAI and natural mate sires.

The FTAI sires had a potential genetic advantage of $39.50, only half of this value

Table 3.

Treatment and bull costs per heifer mated, overall conception rates and cost per heifer pregnancy for treatment groups.

Table 4.

Calf weaning weight, income per calf weaned, income per heifer pregnancy, treatment and bull costs per pregnancy and gross margin for fixed-time artificial insemination and 1st cycle synchronised natural mate and natural mate calves only.

Table 5.

Calf weaning weight, income per calf weaned, income per heifer pregnancy, treatment and bull costs per pregnancy and gross margin for all calves weaned from treatment groups.

is inherited by the calf thus reduced the potential advantage to $19.75. However, it should be noted that only calves weaned to the 56.1% of heifers that conceived to FTAI would retain this potential advantage so the

weighted average was $11.06/calf assuming this can be captured by the production system. If the genetic superiority of the sires were much greater the value proposition for FTAI would be stronger.

Millions of markers for genetic evaluation

Nantapong Kamprasert – University of New England, Armidale

The current study, supported by the Angus Foundation, has found that, to date, the common genotype density has performed well in the genetic evaluation for body weight and carcass traits in Australian Angus cattle.

Imagine the potential of whole genome sequence (WGS), containing millions of genetic markers, for genomic prediction. Could it outperform the common platform we currently use?

Genome-based genetic evaluations, known as genomic prediction, have become a standard approach for estimating livestock breeding values. Genomic prediction can improve the rate of response to selection by shortening generation intervals and gaining more accuracy in predicting breeding value, especially for young animals and difficultto-measure traits. The accuracy of the genomic prediction depends on two major factors; the number of DNA-tested animals recorded for the objective trait and the number of DNA markers used in genotyping. Current genomic evaluations use standardised genotyping arrays ranging from 10k to 700k in density, with 50k being the most common platform (Goddard et al. 2011).

The advent of next-generation sequencing technologies has made it feasible to obtain whole-genome sequence data, millions of genetic markers across the genome, at a reasonable cost. This data could revolutionize routine genetic evaluations. Moreover, genotype imputation, a common practice, can ensure reliable accuracy when obtaining WGS for animals genotyped with lower densities.

Whole genomic sequence may improve the accuracy of genomic prediction since it should include actual causal variants in the dataset instead of depending on the association between the QTLs and markers (Meuwissen et al. 2016). Our study aimed to examine the benefit of the sequence data for genomic prediction in Australian Angus beef cattle. Different genetic marker densities, including medium-density 50k, high-density 700k and WGS, were used to examine the

frequency (MAF) < 0.05. This resulted in 44,827, 522,192, and 7,899,466 markers for each animal for 50k, high-density and whole-genome sequence, respectively, in the genotype dataset. For phenotypes, economically important traits studied were body weight traits, including birthweight (BW), weight at 400 days (YW) and weight at 600 days of age (FW). The carcass traits were carcass weight (CW), carcass intramuscular fat (CIMF), and carcass marbling score (CMAU).

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This data could revolutionise routine genetic evaluations.

potential improvement in prediction ability when increasing the marker density for economically important traits in Australian Angus cattle.

To obtain the whole-genome sequence, genotype imputation was performed. The medium-density 50k genotype samples were imputed to the whole-genome sequence level with a stepwise genotype imputation, from 50k to high-density 700k, then to WGS. Quality control filtered out those markers with low in imputation accuracy and minor allele

Genomic best linear unbiased prediction (GBLUP) was used to compare genomic predictions with the three marker densities. The performance of genomic prediction was determined by prediction abilities, expressed as prediction accuracy and prediction bias. Prediction accuracy indicates the ability of a model to predict outcomes accurately. Meanwhile, prediction bias indicates the differences between the model’s outcomes and previously generated predictions. The 10-fold cross-validation was selected

was selected to validate the prediction. The validation was designed to predict the next generation from the previous forward prediction, which was suitable for the beef cattle production system. Animals born in the last two years of the dataset were allocated to the validation group, and the others were assigned to a reference population. Individuals in the validation group were grouped according to the level of their relatedness with the reference set by a relationship value, which was extracted from a genomic relationship matrix. The prediction ability was compared between three densities of genotypes and was reported from the testing group and the subgroups according to the degree of relatedness. The results obtained from this study revealed that there was no substantial improvement in the prediction when

increasing the genotype density up to the WGS. Although there was no significant difference, for BW, a slight decrease was found as marker density increased. The highest accuracy was from the 50k for BW. The highest accuracies were obtained from the prediction of the HD density. The lowest accuracy for the growth traits was from the WGS. The accuracy of the subgroups followed the same pattern, with only small differences in accuracy and bias between the marker densities. Similarly, for carcass traits, there was no difference in prediction accuracy or bias when increasing the marker densities.

We concluded that with the current level of genetic diversity in the Australian Angus population the common 50k genotype density captured the inherent relationship structure in the population;

there was no substantial improvement in the prediction accuracy found once the marker density increased.

Since the common genotype density accurately performed genomic prediction, implementation of the WGS should be carefully considered against its cost, particularly given the large size datasets and expensive computational analysis. Nevertheless, WGS-based analysis has been developed and optimised for practical processes. With a better understanding of genetics, these efforts can exploit WGS for better solutions in the near future.

Reference Goddard M.E., Hayes B.J., Meuwissen T.H.E. (2011) J. Anim. Breed. Genet. 128: 409. Meuwissen T., Hayes B., Goddard M. (2016) Animal Frontiers 6: 6.

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Digging deep for the Angus Foundation

Cheyne Twist, Senior Marketing & Communications Officer

Without the support of generous members of Angus Australia, the Angus Foundation would not be able to provide the opportunities it does for young people establishing themselves in the beef industry.

Throughout this spring selling season, the amazing donations of two Angus heifers and an embryo package has seen a combined total of $29,000 pledged to the continued implementation of youth development, education and research programs for young members of the beef industry.

Angus operations 3R Livestock, Loomberah NSW, Gilmandyke Pastoral, Orange NSW and Glatz Black Angus, Branxholme VIC donated proceeds of lots at sale to the Angus Foundation, all with the intent to do their part in supporting the continuation of the beef industry through the investment in the next generation.

“Coordinating the Angus Foundation program is one of the highlights of my working career, and to see the generosity, passion and humility of our Angus family donating Angus animals of superior quality is amazing,” said Angus Australia’s Jake Phillips.

“The families doing this and the families supporting the sale through the purchases are really having a tangible impact on young people's lives by providing a catalyst for Angus Australia to do more programs that are important to our future through scholarships, awards, bursaries and research.”

3R Livestock

On August 21st, 3R Livestock auctioned two embryo packages during their annual sale. The embryos on offer were from their United States based donor cow, Coleman Donna 9309 and sired by Sitz Feat 729H.

“We decided to support the Angus Foundation in 2024 because we’re big believers that the future of agriculture is in the young people today,” said 3R Livestock partner and Principal Geoff Birchnell.

“The industry is changing so rapidly. We just believe that there will be people in that next group of children and young people coming through that will take this industry to new heights.

He continued, “Our best days are still ahead of the Australian cattle industry.

Our donation will hopefully enhance the experience for young people within the junior ranks and within the Foundation and create opportunities to light a fire in some young person, which can benefit us all as an industry for the next prolonged period of time.”

Going under the hammer for $3,500 per embryo to make $17,000, the embryos went to Coonamble Angus, Bremer Bay WA and Gumnut Downs Angus, Kirup WA.

Representing the buyers, Craig Davis of Coonamble Angus said, “We were chasing the embryos due to the genetics involved but it made it even more appealing because we knew we could give a bit back to the Angus Youth Foundation.”

Gilmandyke Pastoral

The 22nd of August saw Gilmandyke Pastoral auction off Gilmandyke Eva U342PV at their annual on property sale.

With the sustainability of the beef industry and agriculture in mind, the Bateman Family and the Gilmandyke team put forward their donation to the Angus Foundation.

“Here at Gilmandyke, we think youth development is really important, not only within our program, but the greater Angus Society,” said General Manager Wade Peatman.

“This was just a really nice way that we could play our part in letting the young people come through in the industry.”

Pictured top to bottom: Gilmandyke Eva U342; Birchnell Family of 3R Livestock, Loomberah NSW.

“The youth development programs at Angus Australia are just incredible,” continued Pete McNamara, Stud Manager.

“I don’t think there’s any other program that supports and fosters youth coming through, particularly in the Angus Family, and they’ve played a special role in my development throughout my time.”

The foundation heifer was knocked down for $5,000, and will head to Moppy, NSW to its new home with the Laurie Family of Knowla Livestock.

“Gilmandyke Eva U342 is an outstanding young female that is very quiet and has a strong data profile,” said Jack Laurie, representing Knowla Livestock. “She exhibits a moderate frame with muscling and a very sound structure.

“She is also a daughter of Eva N206, who is a prolific donor within the Gilmandyke program, adding a new cow family into our program.”

Speaking on the fact their purchase contributes to the Angus Foundation, Jack said, “It's incredibly rewarding to know that the proceeds from this heifer are going to the Angus Foundation.

“Investing in the next generation is crucial, and programs like Angus Youth provide young people with invaluable opportunities to learn, grow, and develop their skills. It’s a positive step toward ensuring a bright future for our industry.”

The Laurie’s themselves have contributed to the Angus Foundation in many ways

over the years, including through the donation of proceeds from their own heifer in 2023.

“The Angus Youth program is one that we have always looked to support because we believe that nurturing young talent is key to the future success of the breed and overall beef industry,” said Jack.

“By providing resources and opportunities for education, mentorship, and hands-on experiences, we are helping to equip the next generation with the tools they need to lead and innovate.”

Glatz Black Angus

The Glatz Family held their annual Victorian sale on September 9th, where they auctioned Black Angus Adelaide U9SV (SJQ23U9).

Ben and Samantha Glatz and their children Dylan and Jack sold their foundation heifer for $6,000 to Sunday Valley, Condah, VIC.

“Today’s youth are the future of our beef industry,” said the Glatz Family.

“What makes this industry so unique is that one does not have to be born into it. For a young person not growing up on a farm, a successful career in our Australian beef industry can literally begin with a little curiosity.

“The crucial next step is having opportunity to become involved which then drives the passion to gain knowledge, experience, make life-long friends and a successful career.

Investing in the next generation is crucial, and programs like Angus Youth provide young people with invaluable opportunities to learn, grow and develop their skills “ “

“Our family are proud first-generation purchasers of farmland and breeders of registered Angus cattle. Our path in the beef industry has been made possible thanks to the early opportunities offered to us by cattle breeders, junior cattle events, Angus Assessment Schools, scholarships and other networking opportunities.”

About the Angus Foundation

The Angus Foundation provides a mechanism for members and other beef industry stakeholders to support youth development, education and research programs conducted by Angus Australia. These programs are designed to encourage and assist the involvement of young people in the Australian beef industry, to provide professional development opportunities for young beef breeders, and to assist in conducting research, development and educational programs for the benefit of Angus breeders and the wider Australian beef industry.

If supporting the Angus Foundation is something you would like to do, then head here for more information on how you can get involved.

Pictured: Black Angus Adelaide U9 SJQ23U9

Introducing the platform &

Tech Ambassador Program

Imagine being able to identify your best genetics, genomically select the traits you’d like, multiply these many times over and then affordably transfer these into recipient females This is the Nbryo vision on the cusp of commercial reality.

After more than 15 years of R&D, major grant funding and input from universities, companies and research institutions globally, Nbryo’s gamechanging technology platform is poised to transform the entire value chain. Research to develop the Nbryo platform has been funded by MLA, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, private equity and Nbryo Pty Ltd

The challenge to date has been that existing assisted breeding technologies are out-dated and difficult to scale. A typical well-run genetic improvement program today, can deliver at best, a 10% change in a trait or an index of traits in a 7year period.

while in vitro produced embryos & embryo transfer is not new, technology to make it cost effective for commercial herds is a game-changer

As the Nbryo platform rolls out, it will be possible in the lab to only select embryos for desired traits

For Angus breeders, this could mean initially selecting for male or female progeny, and eliminating any embryos carrying undesirable unique traits The resulting embryos can then be scaled significantly.

With the ability to condense 7 years of genetic improvement into 7 days and technology being devel oped to enable semi-skilled operators to transfer embryos into exactly the right place and at the right time, this ambitious vision is coming to fruition.

With the lab operational and live calves on the ground, Nbryo is now ‘open for business’.

As part of this launch, Nbryo would like to offer Angus Australia members access to a limited number of heavily discounted IVF programs with priority access to the Tech Ambassador Program* (TAP).

* Terms & conditions apply

Photo: Laboratory Manager, Fatima at scope

Photo: Nbryo HQ team

ASBP Spring Update

It’s a busy time of year for the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP)

Nick Butcher and I have been back and forward to Queensland several times for the processing of the Cohort 12 steer progeny as they finish their time in Rangers Valley Feedlot. The carcasses are MSA graded, and we collect meat samples to take back to the lab for IMF testing to provide direct measurement and phenotypes to inform the carcass intramuscular fat EBV (IMF%). To date the steers are performing very well which is a credit to the feeders and the genetics.

The average MSA index has been 66.60 which has been a good indication of how the steers are going. It places the average ASBP steers well within the top 10% of Australia’s graded carcases. Some highlights include several steers grading into the thousands for MSA marble with a notable mention to a steer from the Charles Sturt University cooperator herd who had an MSA marble score of 1050, Ausmeat Marbling score of 8 and 25.9% IMF in the lab. The last of Cohort 12 will be processed during September and October. We expect the data will be analysed in the November TACE analysis and once complete an updated progeny performance report for Cohort 12 will be published.

Cohort 13 are in a backgrounding phase at their respective cooperator herd locations. Some 400-day weights and ultrasound scans are just starting to role in. The steer progeny will head to UNE’s Tullimba Research Feedlot in the coming months for methane testing, net feed intake testing, structural assessment and several other overlay research projects such as a camera and sensor assessment for structure and locomotion. The heifer progeny will be naturally mated and structurally assessed in the Spring. Some additional trails with wearable technology are also being undertaken with the CSIRO heifers at Chiswick Research Station to look at feed intake in the paddock.

Cohort 14 calves have been hitting the ground in the cooperator herds, with our attention now turning to the Cohort 15 fixed time AI programs. Preparations are currently underway. This year we will again see cooperator herds located in a range of different environments with herds located in Victoria, NSW Riverina, the Monaro, Central West NSW, the Hunter, the NSW North Coast and the New England Tablelands.

Lastly, the newly formed ASBP Consultative Committee visited Rangers Valley Feedlot in June and were privileged to view some of the finished ASBP progeny and treated to a Rangers Valley Angus Sirloin. More to business, the Consultative Committee has been meeting and discussing a shortlist for Cohort 15 sires, as well as a range of other research initiatives happening within Angus Australia and our collaborators. Announcement of the Cohort 15 sires will be made available once the shortlist is finalised.

If you have any ASBP or research related questions, please contact liam.mowbray@angusaustralia.com.au.

Pictured, top to bottom: Chiswick Cohort 13; Cohort 12 steers at Rangers Valley; Cohort 12 carcase in the chiller; Rangers valley Angus.

Dr Liam Mowbray, R&D Specialist

The future is bright with Angus

Cheyne Twist, Senior Marketing & Communications Officer

Across 3000 hectares in the Federation Shire of the Murray Region of New South Wales, Schoen Pastoral is a small family business wearing a few hats.

Run by the Schoen Family, Schoen Pastoral is centrally based in the Redlands district, and is a mixed farming enterprise of Angus cattle, crossbred sheep and cropping.

Family member Murk Schoen joins his parents and wife Kate in running the enterprise. Additionally, the business employs one seasonal casual and two fulltime staff members.

“I left school in Year 11 and went on to do my Diploma in Agriculture at TAFE NSW

Thurgoona campus,” said Murk of his journey within the agricultural industry.

“While studying I worked throughout NSW gathering experience in various agricultural fields from stud beef cattle and commercial sheep to cropping and hay production.”

He continued, “After completing my TAFE study I moved to Wandsworth, NSW to manage a mixed grazing farm and started a farming contracting business.

“It was from here that Kate and I moved back to the southern Riverina to manage my family’s farming business. Over time we have brought our learnings and ideas to our business, including starting our Angus stud Aarden Angus in 2016.”

Across 880 hectares of their country, the family business operates their Angus seedstock operation, Aarden Angus, as well as a 200hd commercial cattle operation made of 100% Angus or Angus influenced cattle and 2000hd first cross ewe operation.

With the remaining 2200 hectares, the family sow winter crops including 100 to 200 hectares of hay production. In the summer season, the business grows 180 hectares of Adzuki beans for the Japanese and Taiwan export markets.

In addition, the Schoen’s also have a contract embryo calf raising business for

other seedstock producers, in which they utilise their commercial herd to not only embryo transfer (ET) for their own herd, but various other beef cattle studs as well.

Within their Angus operations, the family join heifers at 12 months of age over a six-week period, with an average conception rate of the lower end of 90th percentile in both their seedstock and commercial operations.

In addition to their ET program, the operation also utilises Artificial Insemination (AI) programs, with a longterm result for both sitting around 60%.

In 2024, the Schoens will be joining 90 stud females and just shy of 200 commercial females.

“As we are in a building phase, we are culling around 10% of our stud heifers and our commercial herd,” said Murk. “We purchase PTIC heifers to replace our commercial females.”

“When it comes to culling stock we generally start with the basics of fertility, with every female needing to calve down at 2 years old after a 6-week joining period and produce a calf every year.

“From here we cull any females that we believe don’t carry longevity traits, like poor structure, inadequate udders and unsatisfactory temperament and finally

Pictured top to bottom: Murk and Kate Schoen of Schoen Pastoral, NSW; Murk and son Douglas.

we then remove any females that we believe have data that is not in line with progression of our breeding objectives.”

For at least two weeks prior and for 21 days post their joining period, the Schoens aim to keep nutrition as consistent as possible for their females.

“In a failed autumn like this year we are happy to put cows and calves in full containment and use a nutritionist to assist us in building a ration using products we have on hand and purchase any feed product that keeps our cost down.”

In their business, the family maintains some management philosophies when it comes to producing cattle.

“We try very hard to manage condition score on our females to optimum so we can try and maximise the opportunity in front of us. We try to run our females in line with commercial practices that would replicate our clients,” said Murk.

“The balance is in bringing it all together and not getting caught up narrowing in on a single trait or an imaginary race to the top of numbers on a page. Stacked proven pedigrees, types and performance over time will produce predictability for both our herd and ultimately and most importantly our clients.”

With these philosophies in mind, the Schoens focus on what they consider fundamental longevity traits when

selecting new genetics for their herd, such as feet, temperament and fertility.

“From here the traits that are most important to us are the traits that we currently get paid on in our and our bull client’s herds,” said Murk.

“For the most part this is cattle that are able to be born easily, grow quickly, and show adequate muscle expression. From here many more traits come into play in a balanced approach of bringing our herd forward.”

The herd is MSA accredited.

When it comes to bull selection for the herd, Murk said, “Consideration that we make in selecting bulls include the dam of the sire, and her production record, progeny, cow family and the herd in which she came from.

“Using sires from herds that we have identified as having values that align with ours is also important to us. Ideally, we would like to see the sire, his dam and any progeny before we use a sire.”

Across the different areas of their business, the Schoens have a number of target markets they aim their production towards.

In the sheep component of the business, they aim for the supermarket sucker lamb market in early spring. Their markets for their grain production include seed expansion, commercial wheat and barley

to local feedlots and grain millers. They also produce hay, straw and silage fodder for long term clients.

In addition to their contract embryo calf raising business, the Schoens also sell commercial weaner steers and heifers in feature summer weaner sales. In the seedstock portion of the business, they produce yearling to 18-month-old bulls selling in spring and summer, with most of their clients selling their cattle as unfinished weaner and backgrounding cattle.

Stacked proven pedigrees, types and performance over time will produce predictibility for both our herd and ultimately and most importantly our clients “ “

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I have always believed if you do what you enjoy then you will do it well. We have implemented this strategy through the growth of our business.

“The diversity in our business really compliments each other in many ways, our highest yielding wheat crops generally are our red feed wheat that has been well grazed through winter,” said Murk.

“This allows us to take pressure off our pastures through winter when we have very little growth, as well as do any pasture cleaning.”

He continued, “We also produce large amounts of by products like barley straw which get fed back through our containment pens. Our livestock also benefit from early summer grazing of any stubbles that hold feed value.

“So overall our ability to be really intensive at certain times of the year while creating resilience through stubble grazing allows for a really positive environmental footprint.”

For the future of the business, Murk and his family are working towards producing 60 high performing bulls for their clients, produced to assist them in progressing with their breeding objectives and allowing them to have success in their chosen markets.

“I hope that the various areas of our business are leaders in their field and are providing value for customers while providing for our family and the community around us,” said Murk.

“I have always believed if you do what you enjoy then you will do it well. We have implemented this strategy through the growth of our business,” he said.

“This should always be considered around what’s suitable for your environment/area, but if you enjoy something you will put the time and effort in to succeed.

“We are also mindful that some parts of our business may only be part of the journey to the bigger picture, and I think that’s fine as long as you’re clear about this and it is adding you to get there.”

He continued, “Also in the goals for the next five years we will be finalizing our succession plan to give direction and fulfill incoming and outgoing generation’s aspirations. This will entail building some great leaders in the other areas of our business so they can implement the

new technologies coming in agricultures direction while picking up the 1% improvements, all while meeting current and future market expectations.

“I think the future for Angus cattle in Australia looks very bright and only continues to grow with opportunities in the northern cattle herd, for improvement through black cattle and to the breeds ability to be very clear with technology adoption and research,” he said.

“All of this will keep the breed in good stead in a world of increasing policies of proof of best practice.”

In 2024, Murk joined 12 other young members of the beef industry as part of the GenAngus Future Leaders Program.

“I applied for the GenAngus program as we are at a pivotal point in our business in regard to succession and intergenerational change,” he said.

“We have grown our stud to a point of being two years away from having our first sale, so I felt the timing was right

to get some support in understanding how we can do the small things better, from managing staff and our mindset, to putting our best foot forward in regards to marketing and business structure.”

When reflecting on the experience and his take homes from his time in the program, Murk highlighted, “The key take home for me was how beneficial and important bringing things back to basics is and not over complicating things.

“Creating your own tools to keep your mind fresh is very important for yourself as well as the team around you. Taking the time to understand personalities within the people you interact with will be one of the most important things you will ever learn.”

He continued, “The real take home for me was knowing when you have left a legacy in any area of business or life and then also knowing when to pass the baton for someone to add to that legacy, and the importance of getting this right.

“There also was some great info around identifying burnout and tips to avoid it, and tools and tips around marketing to achieve the best outcome in a cluttered marketplace. I will also be implementing some back-to-basics simple strategies around breeding analysis.”

When asked why he would encourage others beef industry leaders to apply for the GenAngus Future Leaders Program in the future, Murk said, “GenAngus has given me some really useful tips, tools and contacts to assist me achieve my chosen goals into the future.

“I think the understanding and the closeness of our cohort will be invaluable going forward into the future. We have been able to build a plan for the group going forward to support one another and assist each other to create change.

“I think it’s the opportunity to meet a small cohort of young leaders dealing with some of the same challenges and coming together to assist one another to create change. Add into this a high level of industry leaders and presenters makes it a very rare opportunity and I can see why it has so many people applying.”

Increasing Selection capability with Angus HeiferSELECT

By Hanlie Jansen, Extension Officer

LOCATION:

Big Springs, NSW

AVG ANNUAL RAINFALL: 600mm AREA MANAGED: 664 ha

Dane and Alison Skinner run a high-performance Angus breeding operation in Big Springs, NSW. Their strategic approach, highlighted by their use of Angus HeiferSELECT, underscores their commitment to advancing cattle genetics and optimising herd performance.

Dane and Alison Skinner have transformed their 664-hectare property, Lawn Hill at Big Springs, into a leading example of innovative Angus breeding. Since purchasing the property about a decade ago, they have fully transitioned from cropping to a dedicated cattle operation, focusing on a self-replacing Angus herd of 330 breeders. Their strategic use of genomic tools, including Angus HeiferSELECT and more recently, Angus SteerSELECT, has significantly enhanced their breeding program.

The benefit of implementing HeiferSELECT has been knowing the genetic potential of our heifers from a very young age... “ “

“I grew up on a mixed farm on the edge of the Hay Plains at Gunbar and always had a love of cattle,” says Dane Skinner. “We bought the farm where we are now about 10 years ago. When we did this, we were cropping and starting to build our cattle numbers, and about 7-8 years ago we went all cattle and haven’t looked back.”

Dane and Alison produce steers for the high-end carcass market, aiming for midto long-fed programs with high marbling and MSA grading carcasses, as well as marketing surplus females based on their genetic merit.

“We run a self-replacing breeding herd that revolves around having high carcass merit animals, females that have the ability to get in calf in a 6-week joining, calve unassisted and get back in calf early. When mature we want a moderate mature cow weight,” says Dane.

“We calve one third in the Autumn and two thirds in the Spring which allows us to get more out of our bulls. Every Female in the Spring mob is AI’d and for the last 4 years every heifer has been genetically tested,” adds Dane.

Heifers are joined at 14 months of age for a 9-week joining period. Following the joining period, females are pregnancy

tested and only those within the 6-week window are retained within the herd. The Skinners have an average conception rate in the mid 90 percentile.

“We have been using AI since we started building our cow herd. Every female in the Spring program is AI’d at least once, some twice, depending on genomic data. The outcomes of this have been that we are able to have a tight calving period with the bulk of our females calving early and closely. The genetic gain has been impressive with the ability to use some very high-quality bulls for AI sires,” explains Dane.

The Role of HeiferSELECT

The Skinners have been using HeiferSELECT for four years, integrating it as a core component of their breeding strategy. The genomic data enables them to make more informed decisions about which heifers are kept for breeding, which are AI’d, and which are culled.

“We have been using Heifer Select for 4 years now and have been part of the validation process for Steer Select for the last 2 years,” explains Dane. “We started with HeiferSELECT to use as another selection tool for us. Through many years of AI, we were at a stage where our oldest

cows were 6 years old, so we weren’t culling for age. We wanted to make sure we knew exactly which animals we were keeping and which to move on.”

Every heifer born on the property is now tested with HeiferSELECT.

“The benefit of implementing HeiferSELECT has been knowing the genetic potential of our heifers from a very young age and then being able to make decisions about their future early and with the steers, it allows us to show the potential of the steers when it comes to marketing,” explains Dane.

“With both programs the biggest benefit is being able to see the direction our herd is going and then make bull selections based on this. Now that we have a few years of data we are able to see the change year on year,” adds Dane.

By using HeiferSELECT, the Skinners have improved the genetic quality of their herd. The tool’s detailed predictions help them select heifers with the best potential for fertility, growth, and carcass traits, leading to a more consistent and highperforming herd.

“We have always culled hard on temperament and structure and don’t have many issues with these now. Anything that is empty, late or doesn’t wean a calf is also culled. With Heifer Select we are able to identify the tail of our herd and remove them also which in turn lifts our whole herd average,” says Dane.

When selecting sires for the herd, Dane and Alison aim to keep MCW close to 400day weight, emphasizes the importance of high IMF EBV figures, slightly positive fats, moderate birth weights and good

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growth while maintaining calving ease and gestation length. Dane has found that his HeiferSELECT results are reflective of his sire selections.

“Our sire selections have corresponded greatly with our HeiferSELECT results. We are seeing trends moving in the direction we want them to. We try to have our bulls on farm have similar data sets to the AI sire we use so we take the whole herd in that direction. We can see great improvement in our carcass traits as well as improvement across the board,” says Dane.

WOW factory phenotype, perhaps the easiest fleshing Angus bull of the modern era. Santiago is deep bodied with huge fill through the flank. He will produce beautiful females.

Pedigree filled with the best of 21st century Australasian Angus bloodlines, combining Emperor, Theo, Klooney & Reality

Low 6 frame score, with outstanding foot & leg structure and perfect reproductive conformation

Well balanced data set to complement any mating

Our sire selections have corresponded greatly with our HeiferSELECT results. We are seeing trends moving in the direction we want them to. “

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Looking ahead, Dane and Alison aim to continue leveraging HeiferSELECT to further refine their breeding program and utilise SteerSELECT to market their steer progeny based on genetic merit. They seek to continue to enhance the genetic consistency and performance of their herd, aiming for tighter lines of cattle that consistently perform at the highest levels.

“We want to be turning off tight, consistent lines of animals,” Dane concludes.

Carcass Feedback Trials

Dane and Alison have been participating in the Teys Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial for about 8 years and more recently, also entering the Beef 2024 National Beef Carcass Competition.

In 2024, Dane and Alison won Reserve Champion Pen of 5 steers, Riverine Premium beef champion pen and placed 1st for eating quality. As well as being the National winner of the grain fed heavy trade steer or heifer (280-360kg) category as part of the Beef 2024 National Beef Carcass Competition.

“The benefits of doing the trials are that you see how the final product turned out. The data we receive back in these trials goes into great depth and gives you a really good breakdown of the animal,” says Dane.

“We use the feedback to make sure we are producing the type of animals we want. We have won several awards throughout both competitions and are also able to use

these results to help with marketing. It just proves that we are producing the types of animals that we are aiming for,” adds Dane.

Conclusion

Dane and Alison Skinner’s use of HeiferSELECT illustrates the transformative impact of genomic technology in

modern cattle breeding. By integrating HeiferSELECT into their operations, they have achieved significant genetic improvements, enhanced their breeding decisions, and effectively managed their herd to meet high performance and quality standards, as showcased by their recent carcass feedback trial results.

Angus adding resilience and profitability

Cheyne Twist, Senior Marketing and Communications Officer

The Dewar Family have been farming in the Guilderton area in Western Australia since the 1840s.

For Joe Dewar, farming in the area is obviously in his blood, having grown up on their family farm. Following on from his family before him, Joe has continued the family legacy with his wife Jessica and their two children, William and Wesley.

Alongside his father, Joe has built their business from 40 breeders to how it stands currently as an Angus seedstock and commercial Angus and Angus influenced operation, as well as a Merino sheep operation.

The Dewar’s business operates over approximately 12,000 hectares across various locations from North Dandalup and Coorow in southwest WA. With the majority of the country classed as light coastal, the home base of the operation is located on the coast of the Gingin area, with their seedstock operation, Ardcairnie Angus and breeder operation grounded there, with their further away properties utilised as their runoff blocks.

“We like the risk management of diverse income streams that comes by producing stud bulls, beef cattle, lambs and wool,” said Joe of their mixed enterprise. “Also, there is increased pasture utilisation with multiple species that increases our profitability.”

The family first started integrating Angus into their farming business in the late 1990s, citing the wide variety of genetics

available in the breed for the adoption of it into their enterprise, and gradually transitioned the herd towards straight bred Angus from that point. The family purchased Ardcairnie Angus in 2020, adding to their existing business.

The family now have a straight Angus cow herd, with the majority mated back to Angus bulls and the bottom end of the female portion joined to a terminal euro sire for feeder calf production.

The operation has approximately 400 stud and 500 commercial females and retains and mates approximately 50% of their heifer drop each year, season dependant.

LOCATION: Gin Gin, Coorow & North Dandalup, WA

AREA MANAGED: Approx 12,000 ha

Cows are generally joined for 10 weeks annually, with heifers joined in a slightly shorter window. Heifers are joined at 15 months of age to calve down as two-yearolds. Joining occurs from July to September for an April to June calving. Long time conception rates for the operation sit at 88% for heifers and 92% for cows.

The family also utilise an artificial insemination (AI) program on both their stud and commercial heifers and approximately half of their stud cows.

“We have only been doing the AI program for about three years and averaging a touch over 50%, which we are pretty

Pictured: Joe and Jessica Dewar with children William and Wesley.

happy with considering some of the seasons the cattle have endured,” said Joe.

“We have done some embryo transfer (ET) work with quite good success. We had 57 ET calves this year and are looking to ramp that up going forward.”

When it comes to retaining and culling animals within their operation, failure to conceive or raise a calf, temperament, significant structural issues and poor calf weaning weight are all taken into consideration in their keep/cull decisions.

Females are pregnancy tested, with dry cows culled from the herd. The family run their cattle in commercial conditions without additional treatment, and having maintained fertility as a paramount, 30 years of culling on this trait in their female herd has meant that they have been able to achieve their goal conception rates without needing to outlay significant resources into their females in order to get them in calf.

“We aim to breed low maintenance, fertile cattle that can handle variable seasonal conditions and produce calves that will still grow well and perform in a feedlot,” said Joe.

The Dewars sell calves as backgrounders or feeders, market and season dictating. They then grain feed the balance themselves and consign them direct to supermarkets or butchers. Their grain fed calves are MSA graded.

“We have sent quite a few cattle on the live export boats in the past, but this has tailed off significantly over the last few years,” said Joe. “We don't focus on a set market but try to breed cattle that will suit a wide variety of buyers, allowing us to keep our options open.”

The seedstock portion of their business sees the family host an annual bull sale, selling rising two-year-old registered Angus sires.

When considering the key drivers of production and success for their business, Joe said, “The key drivers here are cows being able to raise a good calf under adverse conditions at times, then get back in calf in a timely fashion.

“The calves need to be consistent with plenty of growth potential to enable them to suit a variety of markets, so that when things don't go to plan, we aren't

pigeonholed into a specific market.”

When looking for bulls for their herd, or considering genetics to integrate into their business, there are a number of parameters the business focuses on.

“I look for good phenotype and structural correctness first with a pedigree that is

consistent to try and minimise the spread in our calves,” said Joe.

“Temperament is very important, and I like to see good growth figures with the mature cow weight tailing off a little indicating early maturity.

GenAngus was an incredible benefit to me. I learned so much not just from the sessions but also from the other attendees who are kicking goals in their own right. “ “

“I don't mind a bit of birthweight as we have larger frame cows. Our season keeps the calf weights down naturally and the bigger calves tend to weigh more at weaning.”

He continued, “I like to see a reasonable scrotal circumference as fertility is very important to us and we then just try and keep the rest of the traits not too far below average. We aren't looking for top 1% outliers, but we are looking for above average consistent performance.”

Taking into account their country type and the seasons they see across their properties, the Dewars manage their land in accordance with the environment, which also determines the type of animal they are producing.

“In an average year on our breeding blocks we get four to five months of green feed and then the rest of the year the cattle are generally on dry pasture with no

supplementary feed,” said Joe.

“Stocking rates are low, and it takes a certain kind of cow to do well on this country - but with the right genetics and management this country will produce good cattle.”

“Angus have such a huge advantage with the volume of data collected and the wide variety of genetics available that suit multiple environments and markets,” said Joe of the future of Angus and it’s use in their operations.

“If we as stud breeders remain focused and disciplined and continue to provide bulls to commercial herds that keep them profitable whilst also adding value up the chain and culminating in a good eating experience, then I think our future is very bright.”

When looking to the future of their own business, the family have goals they are

working towards, both in the short and the long term.

“My short-term goals are to do all the little things better and to also build buffers into the business, for example feed, finance and labour, that take some of the stress out of it,” said Joe.

“The long-term goal is to build a farming business that is resilient and profitable, that we can leave to our children as a legacy should they wish to take it on.”

2024 saw Joe take time to invest into his personal and professional development through his involvement in the GenAngus Future Leaders Program, which took place in New Zealand in May.

When applying for the program, it was this opportunity for growth that pulled Joe to want to take part.

“I know that getting off farm and learning from others is very important and I was told that I would learn a lot if I attended, but I was blown away at how much was crammed into those four days,” he said.

“It was far and away the best program I've been to, and it was just a real reset.

“GenAngus was an incredible benefit to me. I learned so much not just from the sessions but also from the other attendees who are all kicking goals in their own right.

“It has set me up with a great network of people to bounce ideas off, who also ask challenging questions and keep me honest. When I went, we were just at the tail end of a fairly tough season that exposed many of the areas of weakness in our business,” he said. “So, although it was a lot to digest at the time with both the challenging year and then an information overload, what I learned at GenAngus has really solidified

the direction we are going and the actions we need to take.”

When looking at his take homes and key learnings from the experience, Joe said, “I don't have any plans for any major changes, as it's more about making those incremental gains to improve profitability and resilience.

“We have built a good base, and now it’s time to just do everything a bit better each year.”

He continued, “The biggest message for me was around benchmarking and really trying to understand the financial implications of each decision that I make.

“There are definite gains to be made around focusing on what is actually profitable in our business. We do have lots of records and data, but it is underutilised, so I need to remember to find time regularly to go through things and see where we are at.

“I also got a fair bit out of the sessions on marketing and social media and will seek to improve our messaging and outreach especially as it pertains to our bull sale.”

He concluded, “The other thing I found really helpful was the personality session and learning to just be mindful of my tendencies, the personality of each person in the business and how to make it so everyone can perform at their best.”

When asked why he thought other people could benefit from program, Joe encouraged those interested to apply for the next GenAngus program.

“I think it’s an unparalleled opportunity to have personal access to such high calibre speakers. Even the sessions on areas that you think you have covered had some good new insights.”

being able to identify your best genetics, genomically select the traits you’d like, multiply these many times over and then affordably transfer these into recipient females

With the lab operational and live calves

Talking Genomics The Benefits of Genomic Selection

Andrew Byrne, Senior Technical Product Specialist, Neogen Australasia

Genomic selection, being the utilisation of information from an animal’s DNA to predict its breeding value for specific traits, is now routinely utilised in livestock breeding programs all around the globe.

This edition of ‘Talking Genomics’ discusses what the value proposition of genomic selection is, and what benefits genomic testing offers to a livestock breeder. Broadly, by comparison to traditional selection methods, genomic selection facilitates more accurate selection

decisions, earlier in an animal’s life, and for additional traits and animals.

More Accurate Breeding Values

Genomic selection facilitates the prediction of breeding values with greater accuracy, which subsequently results in more accurate selection of breeding animals, and faster genetic improvement. While considerable additional accuracy is observed across all traits, the most additional accuracy is realised for:

• for animals that have incomplete, or a limited depth of pedigree.

• for traits that are hard to measure, or traits that cannot be measured prior to an animal entering the breeding herd or flock.

• for traits that have a low heritability.

• in situations where collecting effective performance information is problematic, such as in small herds or flocks, or when an animal has been removed from its contemporary group.

More Accurate Breeding Values

Genomic selection facilitates the prediction of breeding values with greater accuracy, which subsequently results in more accurate selection of breeding animals, and faster genetic improvement.

While considerable additional accuracy is observed across all traits, the most additional accuracy is realised for:

• for animals that have incomplete, or a limited depth of pedigree.

• for traits that are hard to measure, or traits that cannot be measured prior to an animal entering the breeding herd or flock.

• for traits that have a low heritability.

• in situations where collecting effective performance information is problematic, such as in small herds or flocks, or when an animal has been removed from its contemporary group.

Selection Decisions Early in Life

Genomic selection facilitates the prediction of accurate breeding values early in an animal’s life, which enables the mating of young animals with greater confidence, such as the use of ram lambs, yearling bulls or unproven sires, resulting in a shorter generation length, and faster genetic improvement.

The availability of accurate breeding values early in an animal’s life also provides greater flexibility when making management decisions, such as the ability to make culling decisions well before animals reach breeding age.

Selection for Additional Traits

Genomic selection facilitates a greater number of traits to be considered when making selection decisions by making selection possible for traits that can’t be routinely, or easily measured on farm.

Examples include traits associated with the sustainability of a beef enterprise, such as animal resilience and methane emissions, or selection for intramuscular fat and meat tenderness in sheep breeding programs.

The consideration of additional traits makes selection possible for a greater proportion of a breeding program’s overall breeding objective, resulting in faster genetic improvement.

Selection for Additional Animals

By comparison to traditional genetic evaluation programs that required pedigree information for the calculation of breeding values, genomic selection enables the calculation of breeding values for animals in the absence of pedigree information. This enables:

• additional populations of animals to be considered when making selection decisions.

• more accurate selection decisions to be made in commercial herds or flocks. For example, when selecting female replacements, or males in multiplier breeding programs.

• drafting of commercial animals into production systems aligned with their genetics. For example, the drafting of steers into short or long fed feedlot finishing programs.

Other Benefits

In addition to facilitating more accurate selection decisions, earlier in an animal’s life, and for additional traits and animals, genomic selection also offers a number of other benefits in a livestock breeding program.

• Genetic Benchmarking of Livestock Enterprises

Genomic selection makes it possible to benchmark the genetics in a livestock enterprise across enterprises and over time, providing benefits such as more targeted ram and bull purchase decisions in commercial breeding programs, and the tracking of the genetic change that is occurring over time within a commercial breeding program.

• Less Reliance on Performance Measurements

Whilst in most situations the accuracy of breeding values will be maximised when both genomic information and effective performance information is available, subject to the availability of well recorded, genomic reference population, genomic selection makes it possible to achieve

useful breeding value accuracy from genomic information alone.

This prevents the need for the on-farm collection of performance measurements in some situations, such as in smaller breeding enterprises, for difficult or expensive to measure traits, when animals are managed on agistment or lease blocks with limited facilities or labour, or where contemporary groups need to be dispersed for management purposes, such as in times of drought, flood or fire.

• More Accurate Animal Pedigrees

Genomic selection improves the accuracy of animal parentage information, reduces the effect of historic pedigree errors on the calculation of breeding values, facilitates better management of inbreeding, and increases the reliability of the information presented on sale animals.

• Parentage Assignment

Genomic selection makes it possible to assign parentage information from an animal’s DNA profile, offering advantages such as the ability to utilise syndicate joining in seedstock operations, shortening the duration of calving and lambing periods in breeding operations utilising artificial insemination, and reducing the on-farm labour requirements associated with the collection of parentage information using traditional methods.

• Marketing of Seedstock Animals

Genomic selection provides a number of advantages to the marketing of sale animals in a seedstock operation. Utilisation of genomic selection not only demonstrates a seedstock operation is ‘progressive’, which may be appealing to some bull or ram buying clients, but it reduces the risk associated with post-sale changes in the breeding values of sale animals, and removes barriers to purchase by buyers who are reluctant to purchase animals without genomic information.

• Compatibility with Add-On DNA Tests

Genomic selection is compatible with other forms of DNA testing that can be conducted in association with genomic

selection. Add-on DNA testing can be used for the management of important genetic conditions, to fast track the introgression of favourable qualitative traits into a breeding herd, such as polledness, and to meet the requirements for the registration of animals with breed associations.

What Genomics is Not?

While genomic selection offers many advantages, it is equally important to understand what genomic selection doesn’t provide to a livestock breeding program.

A common misconception is that genomic selection directly assesses the genes that control productivity traits in livestock breeding program, whereas in reality, the genes have largely not been identified. Rather than assessing the genes of an animal directly, genomic selection is predominantly based on gene markers, which are used to predict an animal’s genetic superiority or inferiority.

Likewise, genomic selection doesn’t replace the need for breeding values. Whilst some livestock breeders may have hoped that genomic technology would make breeding values redundant, the reality is the opposite. Genomic selection utilises

the information from an animal’s DNA to predict its breeding value, rather than replacing the need for breeding values.

Another common misconception is that genomic selection replaces the need for the collection of performance measurements. The availability of performance measurements is a critical requirement of genomic selection, with performance measurements essential for the establishment and maintenance of a genomic reference population. Further, in most situations, the accuracy of breeding values will be maximised when both genomic information and effective performance measurements are included in the calculation of the breeding value.

In seedstock operations, genomic selection also doesn’t replace the need for the collection of important information that is required for the genetic evaluation of performance measurements, or for the registration of animals, such as birth date information.

To further discuss the utilisation of genomic testing within your livestock breeding program, contact staff at Neogen Australasia.

Genomics in TACE: For understanding relationships, not replacing phenotypes

Genomics are enhancing Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) from the TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation (TACE) through more precise understanding of the relationships between animals. Importantly, phenotypes (i.e. performance data) remain as a critical component in TACE and are not replaced by the incorporation of genomics.

Christian Duff, General Manager Genetic Improvement said “TACE has utilised genomics under the single-step approach since December 2017, however there are still some misconceptions on how genomics are utilised in the genetic evaluation. With close to 350,000 genotypes now included in TACE, it’s important we understand how this data is used to enhance our EBVs”

“A misunderstanding that we are currently hearing is that genomics replace phenotypes, or performance data, in the evaluation. This is incorrect. Without phenotypes, both now and into the future, our EBVs would have significantly lower accuracy and eventually have no value at all. This would be the case whether evaluated with pedigree-based relationships or genomic relationships or a combination of both, like we do in a TACE single-step evaluation model.” Mr Duff added

“Genomics boosts the TACE genetic evaluation through a more precise understanding of the relationship between animals, both within the pedigree and outside of the pedigree. This is important when you have well established and comprehensive genotype and phenotype reference population like do at Angus Australia with the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP), coupled with aggregated data from Angus Australia members. Genomics allows Angus animals to link more effectively to that reference population, than would pedigree alone.” Mr Duff States.

Mr Duff adds “I expect some of the confusion has arisen when Angus Australia enhanced the TACE evaluation in December 2023 by increasing the genomic relationship weighting from 0.5 to 0.95. This simply means the evaluation places more weighting on genomics to understand relationships, compared to pedigree, when both are available. It has no direct impact on how phenotypes are used in the evaluation”.

“One major benefit we see with this TACE enhancement is that members

and industry have access to significantly higher accuracy EBVs on younger animals, particularly those that are genotyped. Having access to higher accuracy information for selection of young breeding animals is the holy grail of livestock breeding. I encourage all members to be excited, not anxious, by this outcome and to use it to the advantage of their breeding program.”

Mr Duff concluded “Angus Australia’s extension team, along with industry collaborators, have developed a comprehensive suite of information to help producers understand how genomics

Resources

Understanding Genomics in TACE What, How, Why and When

Enhancements to TACE 2023

are used in genetic evaluations, including TACE. I encourage members to utilise the resources and follow up with Angus Australia if they have further questions.

AA Contacts:

Nancy Crawshaw, Acting Extension Manager: 0436 337 652 nancy.crawshaw@angusaustralia.com.au

Hanlie Jansen, Extension Officer: 02 6773 4641 hanlie.jansen@angusaustralia.com.au

Christian Duff, General Manager – Genetic Improvement: 02 6773 4620 christian@angusaustralia.com.au

Demystifying DNA Technology A Livestock Breeders Guide to Genomic Selection

Podca Behind the Beef

Member Service Matters

Adam Allingham – Member Services Manager

Springtime is arguably the busiest time of year for Angus Australia and its members,and it is a good reminder that the end to another year is fast approaching.

We have faced numerous challenges in 2024 and as we work through the remainder of the year no doubt others will arise. I feel it is a good time to celebrate the exceptional dedication of our members.

Spring’s arrival brings new opportunities and challenges, from managing the transition of pastures to adjusting to changing weather conditions. I want to assure you that Angus Australia is here to support you as you navigate through the warmer months approaching.

2024 Spring Inventory

The 2024 Spring Inventory has been billed, and invoices will be sent directly to members. Calf Record forms are now available for download through your angus.tech login. A common issue we find holding up registrations is Dam Inventory not being reconciled at the time of registration. Please remember that payment for the Inventory must be completed before animals can be completely registered on the database. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Member Services or Accounts team for support.

Changes to Online Transactions

As many members may know, Angus

Australia has been developing its own database and recording systems. As we transition fully to this new system and move away from our current software, there will be notable changes for those who use the online transaction services through Internet Solutions.

This service will be discontinued as of September 30, 2024.

Members who previously used this platform for submitting registrations, disposals, and TACE data will now need to use a new method. We recommend using the Excel spreadsheets available on our website under member forms, or you can download printable PDF versions.

If members have any concerns regarding the upcoming changes and would like to discuss them, please call and speak to one of our Member Service Officers or myself either by email or phone 02 6773 4600.

Should you have any inquiries regarding the DNA services offered by Angus Australia, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Member Services Team.

2024 Spring Inventory

The demand for DNA testing services at Angus continues with remarkable growth and is no doubt one of the busiest spaces in the business.

Should you have any enquiries pertaining to your current DNA orders, require information on DNA processing procedures, seek clarification on turnaround times, wish to access order forms, or have general questions, we encourage you to connect directly with Georgia Daley. Georgia is readily available for your assistance and can be contacted via phone or email.

Your satisfaction and peace of mind are of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to ensuring your DNA testing needs are met with the highest level of service and professionalism.

Georgia Daley, Ph: (02) 6773 4623

Contact

Should you have any issues regarding Membership, Registrations, Transfers, Performance Recording, DNA, Export Certification, the Angus Australia website/angus.tech or any general enquiries please call and speak to one of our Member Service Officers or myself either by email or phone 02 6773 4600.

I’m always happy to hear from members, please feel free to contact me directly: adam.allingham@angusaustralia.com.au. (02) 6773 4602.

Around the Shows

Royal Adelaide Show - A: Supreme Interbreed Sires Progeny Group, Nampara Pastoral Company, B: Junior and Grand Champion Female and Supreme Angus Exhibit: Nampara Queen B U56, exhibited by Nampara Pastoral Company, C: Junior and Grand Champion Bull: Nampara Unbroken U37, exhibited by Nampara Pastoral Company.

The EKKA - D: Senior and Grand Champion Female: K5X Design S7, exhibited by SB Hayward & KL Smith, E: Senior and Grand Champion Bull: K5X Think Big T67, exhibited by SB Hayward & KL Smith. Images: Showcase by Branded Ag

Angus excel in paddock to palate

Diana Wood, Marketing & Comunications Manager

Angus and Angus influenced cattle dominated the awards night for the RNA Paddock to Palate Competition.

Ced and Rowena Wise from Glenisa Cattle Co were awarded overall champions with a pen of Angus in Class 40 for 100 Day HGP Free Export and Reserve Champion in CLASS 37 100 Day HGP Export.

Angus cattle featured heavily in the Eating Quality Awards across the competition, with Glenisa taking out 1st place in Class

37, Ascot Angus 1st in Class 38 70 Day HGP Trade and Aurelian Pastoral 2nd, while Texas Angus were 2nd in Class 40 and Glenisa 3rd.

The Paddock to Palate Competition is a three phased competition and incorporates feedlot weight gain, carcase competition and MSA Eating Quality awards.

Angus & Angus influenced Results:

CLASS 37 100 DAY HGP EXPORT

Overall Results: Reserve Champion Pen: Angus, Glenisa Cattle Co

WEIGHT GAIN PEN

1st: Angus Cross, Russell Pastoral (2.755 kg av/day)

2nd: Angus Cross, Russell Pastoral (2.713 kg av/day)

INDIVIDUAL WEIGHT GAIN

Equal 1st: Angus Cross, Russell Pastoral (3.16 kg/day)

INDIVIDUAL CARCASE:

Champion: Angus, McIntyre Agriculture

EATING QUALITY

1st Angus, Glenisa Cattle Co

2nd Angus, Glenisa Cattle Co

CLASS 38 70 DAY HGP TRADE

Overall Results:

Champion Pen: Charolais x Angus, Rosedale Livestock Partnership

WEIGHT GAIN

3rd: Angus, McIntyre Agriculture

INDIVIDUAL CARCASE

Reserve Champion: Angus cross steer, Russell Pastoral

EATING QUALITY

1st: Angus, Ascot Cattle Co

2nd: Angus/Ultrablack, Aurelian Pastoral Co

CLASS 40 100 DAY HGP FREE EXPORT

Overall Results: Champion Pen: Angus, Glenisa Cattle Co

Reserve Champion Pen: Angus, Rosie, Will and Lachie Mayne (Texas Angu s)

3rd: Angus, Texas Angus

WEIGHT GAIN PEN

2nd: Angus, Raff Angus (2.427kg av/day)

3rd: Angus, Texas Angus (2.385kg av/day)

INDIVIDUAL WEIGHT GAIN

1st: Angus, Raff Angus (2.79kg/day)

TOP 3 CARCASE PENS

1st: Angus, Rosie, Will and Lachie Mayne (Texas Angus)

EATING QUALITY

2nd: Angus, Texas Angus

3rd: Angus, Glenisa Angus

Pictured top to bottom: Russell Pastoral; Will and Lachie Mayne, Texas Angus with RNA beef committee chair, Gary Noller; RNA beef committee chair, Gary Noller, with Sam Lobegieger and Ced Wise, Glenisa Cattle Co, Kendall and Brigid Bassingthwaighte, presenting the Arthur Bassingthwaighte trophy; Jim and Jackie Wedge, Ascot Cattle Co

Pictures by Sarah Coulton Queensland Country Life

CQ Carcase Classic Success

Diana Wood, Marketing & Comunications Manager

The CQ Carcase Classic once again saw success for exhibitors of Angus cross cattle, with the majority of major awards heading their way from both the grassfed and grainfed entries.

In an amazing feat, Tayglen Pastoral continued their run from previous years winning five of the six major awards on offer, with Angus cross Charbray heifers and steers.

Results for Angus Cross Entries:

Grand Champion Carcase: Tayglen Pastoral Co, Angus Cross Charbray0 Heifers

Champion Grassfed Carcase: Tayglen Pastoral Co, Angus Cross Charbray Heifer

Reserve Champion Grassfed Carcase: Tayglen Pastoral Co, Angus Cross Charbray Steer

Champion Grainfed Carcase: Tayglen Pastoral Co, Angus Cross Charbray Heifer

Reserve Champion Grainfed Carcase: Namgooyah Grazing, Angus cross steer

Champion Grassfed Pen: Red Ridge

Grazing, Angus cross steers

Reserve Champion Grassfed Pen: Tayglen Pastoral Co. Angus Cross Charbray Steers

Champion Grainfed Pen: Tayglen Pastoral Co, Angus Cross Charbray Heifers

Largest Eye Muscle: Tayglen Pastoral Co, Angus Cross Charbray Heifer

Most Even Pen: Tayglen Pastoral Co, Angus Cross Charbray Heifers

Highest MSA Index: Namgooyah Grazing, Angus cross steer

Aggregate Champion Steer Trophy: Gray Cattle & Contracting, Angus Cross Steer

Pictured: Tayglen Pastoral has a successful night.Picture by Queensland Country Life.

Staff Directory

Chief Executive Officer

Scott Wright, Chief Executive Officer

P: 02 6773 4636 · E: scott.wright@angusaustralia.com.au · 0428 221 008

Mel Strasburg, Executive Assistant to the CEO and World Angus Forum Coordinator

P: 02 6773 4651 · E: mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au

Genetic Improvement

Christian Duff, General Manager Genetic Improvement

P: 02 6773 4620 · M: 0457 457 141 E: christian@angusaustralia.com.au

Liam Mowbray, Research and Development Specialist

P: 02 6773 4603

E: liam.mowbray@angusaustralia.com.au

Malshani Samaraweera, Geneticist

P: 02 6773 4622

E: malshani@angusaustralia.com.au

Marketplace Services

Diana Wood, Marketing & Communications Manager

P: 02 6773 4601 · E: diana@angusaustralia.com.au

Samantha Hamilton, Senior Marketing Officer – Sale Catalogues

P: 02 6773 4613 · E: sam@angusaustralia.com.au

Dzintra Menesis, Marketing Officer - Graphic Design

P: 02 6773 4656 · E: dzintra.menesis@angusaustralia.com.au

Heather Rocks, Marketing Officer (Maternity Leave)

P: 02 6773 4621 · E: heather.rocks@angusaustralia.com.au

Jake Phillips, AngusEXPO Coordinator

P: 02 6773 4625 · M: 0401 261 217 E: jake.phillips@angusaustralia.com.au

Nick Butcher, Project Officer, ASBP

P: 02 6773 4638 · M: 0427 701 236 E: nick@angusaustralia.com.au

Jen Peart, Acting Genetic Improvement Specialist

P: 02 6773 4644 · M: 0417 219 405 E: jen.peart@angusaustralia.com.au

Cheyne Twist, Senior Marketing & Communications Officer P: 02 6773 4635 · E: communications@angusaustralia.com.au

Robyn Brazier, Marketing Assistant P: 02 6773 4609 · E: marketing@angusaustralia.com.au

Kate Reynolds, Graphics & Multimedia Officer P: 02 6773 4645 · E: kate.reynolds@angusaustralia.com.au

Ellie Dunlevy, Marketing Officer P: 02 6773 4627 · E: ellie.dunevy@angusaustralia.com.au

office@angusaustralia.com.au | (02) 6773 4600 | Angus Australia Locked Bag 11, Armidale NSW 2350 www.angusaustralia.com.au

Staff Directory

Member Engagement

Nancy Crawshaw, Acting Extension Manager P: 02 6773 4643 · M: 043 633 7652 E: nancy.crawshaw@angusaustralia.com.au

Hanlie Jansen, Extension Officer

P: 02 6773 4641 · M: 0427 943 436 E: hanlie.jansen@angusaustralia.com.au

Adam Allingham, Member Services Manager

P: 02 6773 4602 · E: adam.allingham@angusaustralia.com.au

Katie Carlon, Member Services Officer

P: 02 6773 4618 · E: katie.carlon@angusaustralia.com.au

Rachael Constable, Member Services Officer (Maternity Leave)

P: 02 6773 4615 · E: rachael.constable@angusaustralia.com.au

Raelene Mold, Member Services Officer

P: 02 6773 4605 · E: raelene.mold@angusaustralia.com.au

Lou Wood, Member Services Officer

P: 02 6773 4617 · E: office@angusaustralia.com.au

Corporate Services

Elliott Connors, Accountant

P: 02 6773 4624 · E: Elliott.Connors@angusaustralia.com.au

Christine Kirkman, Accounts Officer

P: 02 6773 4612 · E: christine.kirkman@angusaustralia.com.au

Tammy McLeod, Senior Member Services Officer

P: 02 6773 4604 · E: tammy.mcleod@angusaustralia.com.au

Lily Christian, Member Services Officer

P: 02 5775 8710 · E: lily.christian@angusaustralia.com.au

Georgia Daley, Member Services Officer

P: 02 6773 4623 · E: georgia.daley@angusaustralia.com.au

Sarah Scott, Member Services Officer

P: 02 6773 4611 · E: sarah.scott@angusaustralia.com.au

Jorja Watt, Member Services Officer

P: 02 6773 4607 · E: jorja.watt@angusaustralia.com.au

Kathryn Duddy, Company Secretary, Human Resources Manager and Assistant to the Ceo P: 02 6773 4614 · E: kathryn.duddy@angusaustralia.com.au M: 0447 332 202

Carole Johns, Accounts Officer P: 02 6773 4628 · E: carole.johns@angusaustralia.com.au

Susan Webeck, Accounts Officer P: 02 6773 4606 · E: sue@angusaustralia.com.au

Robyn Kelly, Administration Officer

P: 02 6773 4615 · E: robyn@angusaustralia.com.au

Christopher de Crespigny, Information Systems Manager P: 02 6773 4619 · E: christopher@angusaustralia.com.au

Ryan Birch, Computer Programmer E: ryan.birch@angusaustralia.com.au

Chris Hocking, Computer Programmer E: chris.hocking@angusaustralia.com.au

Dr Gerard Hammond, angus.tech Software Manager E: gerard.hammond@angusaustralia.com.au

Dale Curtis, Computer Programmer E: dale.curtis@angusaustralia.com.au

office@angusaustralia.com.au | (02) 6773 4600 | Angus Australia Locked Bag 11, Armidale NSW 2350 www.angusaustralia.com.au

● Tasmania was the $136,000 high selling bull in the 2023 Pathfinder Angus QLD bull sale and was highly sought after by a number of prominent innovative Angus breeders.

● No other bull combines such a low birth weight with superior growth and elite carcase merit as Tasmania. With an excellent phenotype, muscle pattern, structure and great feet and legs, Tasmania is a go-to bull.