Elite Wagyu Sale hits all-time high

ELITE WAGYU SALE

HITS ALL-TIME HIGH

The Elite Wagyu Sale, conducted by the Australian Wagyu Association alongside selling agents Elders and GDL was at the 2022 WagyuEdge Conference, in April. The sale eclipsed past records grossing a total of $2.86 million. The strength of this sale, the most successful ever Elite Wagyu Sale, is a testament to the work that the entire sector has done to strive for continuous genetic improvement. “The Australian Wagyu Association is privileged to hold the Elite Wagyu Sale to support the thriving Australian Wagyu Sector. To have the best genetics on offer from 39 leading Wagyu breeders from around the world, in one place at one time, creates an astounding event and spectacle.” AWA CEO, Dr Matt McDonagh It is very gratifying to see the top breeders from around the world celebrating their elite genetics and selling them with us. It’s a true privilege. The AWA Elite Wagyu Sale has become the hallmark Wagyu genetics event for the global Wagyu Sector. With the sale lots based on the top AWA published Estimated Breeding Values for Wagyu traits, the sale is confirmation of the confidence in the Sector underpinned by genetic progress and demand for elite Wagyu. With 300 in the Auction room and 100 bidders online, this sale was dynamite and consolidates Wagyu’s position in the global beef industry at the cutting edge of progress. Opening the sale was a 13 month old, unjoined female from Sunnyside Wagyu. With all 4 $Indexes in the top 1% of the breed, alongside an impressive +3 marble score EBV, the heifer drew bidding interest from all over the globe. The eventual buyers, Yulong Investments from Nagambie VIC, secured this female for an Australian All Breeds record of $400,000.

The top priced bull lot 19, Sahara Park Yasufuku R153, a 16 month old power house from Dean and Sam Pollard of Sahara Park, Rockhampton QLD, purchased by Que Hornery from Bar H Grazing. Free from all known genetic conditions and with a super stacked pedigree and EBV set, Mr Hornery commented “this bull will be the star in taking our business to another level”.

FULL SALE RESULTS

FEMALES

Top $400,000 – Lot 1 Sunnyside S0014 purchased by Yulong Investment Average $67,000 BULLS

Top $240,000 – Lot 19 Sahara Park Yasufuku R153 purchased by Bar H Grazing Average: $83,590 EMBRYOS

Top $6,000 per embryo – Lot 36 IMUFP0101 x WSIFH144Z purchased by Mayura Station Average: $2,620 per embryo SEMEN

Top $37,500 per straw – Lot 55 Coates Itoshigenami G113 purchased by Mayura Station Average: $5,000

Perfecting the production of quality Wagyu

We have been investing in superior Wagyu Full Blood genetics to produce the most balanced Wagyu cattle outside of Japan. Flushing programs at Holbrook Veterinary Centre have been running for four years now, with progeny being integrated into Full Blood and F1 production.

Our first cohort of progeny from our first progeny test program (in cooperation with QGI) are due to enter feedlots this spring. It is programs like this that importantly validate BREEDPLAN EBV’s. All genetics we invest in, now must be run through similar programs.

PETE AND PIP BISHOP Owners of Bishop Wagyu | Director of Quality Genetics International contact @bishopwagyu.com 0429 454 189 0427 454 189