STRONG SALE RESULTS AUTUMN 2020 ELITE WAGYU SALE
The 2020 Elite Wagyu Sale has provided strong results once again and has rapidly established itself as a leading international Wagyu genetics event. Delivered 100% online and hosted by Elite Livestock Auctions with auctioneers, GDL, the auction sold 63 of 96 Lots to a total of $1.31 million. Vendors and bidders participated from around the world, with 146 bidders from 11 countries registered for the auction. More than 500 viewed online. Ten of the 20 female lots sold were to international bidders. Lot 1, a female bred by Sumo Cattle Company, one of the pioneers of Australian Wagyu, taking out the top bid for the category at $105,000 to a US buyer, Jeremy Freer of Double 8 Cattle Company. Two polled Wagyu Purebred heifers sold to a Swiss buyer for $65,000 and $62,000, who purchased an additional six lots,
while six lots went to the US, and a further six to the UK. The increased interest in Australian-based genetics is clear indication that our commitment to improving the Wagyu herd is making headway increasing the reputation and availability of high-quality genomics. The three prominent international buyers (see following pages) from Switzerland, the US and the UK share their plans for Wagyu.
SPRING SALE 29 OCTOBER 2020
SHOWCASING THE TOP 5% OF WAGYU GENETICS OUTSIDE JAPAN The AWA is excited to announce the Elite Wagyu Sale will now be held twice per year. We’ve updated the sale entry criteria to improve Lot offerings by:
FINAL DAY TO ENTER A LOT 24 AUG 2020 Online form available now from the website
Increasing minimum EBV accuracy Unparalleled genomics testing and coverage Improved genetic diversity Open to entries from around the world Total lots capped at 70
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wagyu.org.au/ews ISSUE 75 - THE AUSTRALIAN WAGYU UPDATE
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