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Supporting our Industry, supporting our partners
ANNUAL A NNUAL AW A CONFERENCE & TO UR
APRIL 27 - 3 MAY 2021 Y 2021 GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND
The AWA encourages delegates to the WagyuEdge 2021 annual conference to take full advantage of the opportunity to meet with our sponsors spanning the Wagyu sector supply chain. With specialists in nutrition, genetics, breeders and processors, and industries well aligned with our integrity and values, the trade expo of the conference has the Wagyu sector well represented.
NUTRITION AND ANIMAL WELFARE
The pinnacle of Wagyu beef is realised with high levels of marbling, that in part is achieved with a strong attention to nutrition for whole of life.
ADVANTAGE FEEDERS
Advantage Feeders offers new feeding strategies for onfarm Wagyu performance. During the conference we will demonstrate how Creep Feeding (early rumen development) and Controlled Feeding (constant feed consumption) work to ensure optimal rumen performance, the key to achieving the best possible marble scores.
RIVERINA STOCKFEEDS
The team at Riverina have extensive technical expertise to provide the most economic feed ration and well versed in the unique needs of Wagyu to achieve the optimum growth and carcase traits while maintaining the animal’s health throughout their life.
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VETOQUINOL
Vetoquinol’s Repro360o Team believe in breeding the best quality calves, and more of them! That’s why we not only supply the highest quality repro products, but we are committed to working closely with AWA stakeholders including vets and AI technicians to help maximise the success of assisted breeding programs. Ask how we can help multiply your outcomes.
GENETICS TESTING
Understanding and measuring the genetics available in your herd is a fundamental aspect of producing Wagyu that suits your production outcomes. DNA testing for diseases and parentage all assist with the decision making process for genetic improvement. NEOGEN AUSTRALASIA
Since the early pioneer days of Australian Wagyu, Neogen has been an integral part of the Wagyu DNA, providing a full suite of testing products for now and into the future. Have a chat with Mel, Karen and Sarah to discover what is available for DNA testing for your herd.
ZOETIS
The AWA’s much-anticipated Progeny Test Program is supported by Zoetis who will provide industry with technical support and products for key reproductive diseases and productivity outcomes. Interested in learning more, have a chat with the team.
SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT
The Wagyu supply chain would not be complete without the assistance of affiliated industries to provide the necessary infrastructure – whether it be software or something more tangible – to ensure that our breeders and producers achieve the very best outcomes.
AXICHAIN
Providing an electronic end-to-end solution for the supply chain, AXIchain systems seamlessly link the supply chain from mNVD through to export through one simple application.
ENTEGRA SIGNATURE STRUCTURES
With an increasing awareness of animal welfare, the uniquely designed livestock structures from Entegra will give your herd the very best in animal comfort to improve productivity in all weather.
MOBILE APP FOR Breeders & Graziers Backgrounders
App works on any modern Android Tablet
Cost-eff ective for all sized enterprises!
Scaleable, per head subscription model
INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL + MOBBASED LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
TRACEABILITY & INTEGRITY SYSTEMS
» Records bulk and individual animal movements » Full treatment history and alerts for WHP, ESI, HGP etc » Integrates with NLIS database
PERFORMANCE MONITORING
» Calculates average daily gain (ADG) » Full weight and performance history » Records days on feed (DoF) » Costings and fi nancial data
BREEDING & ANIMAL TRAITS
Powerful, Effi cient, Aff ordable!
» Record joining detail and parentage » Lactation and pregnancy status » Calving data » Breeding, structural and performance traits
INTEGRATION
» Integrates with RFID readers, weigh scales and more
REPORTING & MANAGEMENT
» Includes powerful reporting and export features » Customisable stock reports, weight and exit forecasts » Exports to StockaID » Full multi-level user management
To fi nd out more, call or visit our website 07 4659 6000 www.stockmate.online
ANNUAL A NNUAL AW A CONFERENCE & TO UR
APRIL 27 - 3 MAY 2021 Y 2021 GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND
JUST COUNTRY – ARIAT
Synonymous with quality, the Ariat range of clothing is well suited to the Australian cattle industry, providing comfort, style and protection from the Aussie elements. AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY CHOICE
A whole-of-chain operation, ACC feature on our Tour and provide seedstock production, cattle breeding, backgrounding, farming and lotfeeding and processing for the Wagyu sector.
PRACTICAL SYSTEMS
Demystifying the data from your herd and integrating with DNA testing technology, the Practical Systems livestock management products and services will help with the accuracy of BREEDPLAN EBVs within the Wagyu sector.
BREEDERS AND FEEDLOT
While many in the industry were early pioneers, the past 30 years has seen a steady increase in members developing Wagyu herds to meet market needs from seedstock through to beef to satisfy the growing demand for genetics and the world’s luxury beef. SHAMROCK VALE/GOSHU WAGYU
A pioneer herd specialising in Tajima genetics, Goshu Wagyu is situated at Shamrock Vale and specialises in F1 crossbreeding for feedlots in Australia and Japan, focusing on best possible Wagyu beef outcomes.
STONE AXE PASTORAL
Our Gala Dinner sponsor, Stone Axe Pastoral were the 2020 Wagyu Branded Beef Competition grand champion. With operations on both the east and west of Australia, the Stone Axe operation is vertically integrated to produce Purebred and Fullblood Wagyu.
