Discover the full value of your AWA Membership

Australian Wagyu Association members are invited to join us for the AWA Member Workshop and Annual General Meeting at the QT Gold Coast on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 November 2026.

Proceedings will commence with a Welcome Function on the evening of Sunday 1 November, held at The Green and Yamagen Japanese Restaurant. This relaxed networking event will provide members with the opportunity to connect with fellow breeders, industry stakeholders and the AWA team before the workshop and AGM, setting the scene for two days of valuable discussion, insights and engagement with the Association and the broader Wagyu industry.

This year’s Member Workshop is centred on a simple but important question: How does AWA membership create value for your business?

Whether you’re a seedstock breeder, commercial producer or industry stakeholder, the workshop has been designed to help members better understand and maximise the benefits available through their Association membership. Through a series of practical presentations, demonstrations, case studies and panel discussions, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the services, systems, research investments and genetic tools that support the continued success of Australian Wagyu businesses.

The program will showcase both the current value available to members and the exciting developments that are shaping the future of the Wagyu breed and the industry. Members will hear directly from AWA staff and industry experts on the programs, technologies and initiatives that are helping drive informed decision-making, genetic improvement and business performance

Key Program Highlights

Unlocking the Full Value of Your AWA Membership: Many members only utilise a fraction of the services available to them. This session will explore the practical tools, digital resources and member services designed to save time, improve access to information and support better business outcomes. Topics will include Knowledge Centre resources, sale catalogue capabilities and streamlined member support services.
Helical: The Next Generation Member Information Platform: Discover the latest enhancements to Helical and learn how improved search capability, reporting functionality and secure data access can help members turn information into actionable business intelligence.
Wagyu Breeding Values: Ten Months On: Hear from Dr Christian Duff and Dr Jigme Dorji as they provide an update on the Wagyu Breeding Value evaluation, including insights gained since its introduction, member adoption, future opportunities and what ongoing developments mean for Wagyu breeders.
What’s New at AWA: Stay up to date with the latest developments across AWA services and systems, including Wagyu Content Check, genetic condition initiatives, MateSel advancements and registration process improvements.
Research Delivering Real-World Outcomes: Learn how AWA’s research investments are delivering practical benefits for members through updates on the Progeny Test Program, MIJ technology, fatty acid research, Wagyu Breeder Check and future R&D priorities.
Member Success Stories:One of the workshop’s highlights will be hearing directly from members who have successfully leveraged AWA services and programs to improve productivity, decision-making and business performance. These real-world case studies will demonstrate how membership tools and resources can be translated into tangible business outcomes.

Join the Conversation

Beyond the presentations, the workshop provides an opportunity for members to engage directly with the AWA team, ask questions, share feedback and participate in discussions about the future direction of the Association. Interactive forums and panel sessions will explore how AWA can continue to deliver meaningful value to members and support industry growth into the future.

As the Australian Wagyu industry continues to evolve, this event is an important opportunity to stay informed, strengthen your networks and gain a deeper understanding of the programs, technologies and services that your membership supports and provides access to.

We encourage all members to join us on the Gold Coast and discover how to unlock even greater value from your AWA membership.

The Member Workshop will conclude with the 2026 Annual General Meeting, giving members the opportunity to hear directly from the Board and leadership team, participate in Association governance, and contribute to discussions that will help shape the future of the Australian Wagyu industry.

Registrations are now open. We look forward to welcoming you to the Gold Coast in November.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Terms & Conditions

It is a condition of use of this database that you accept these terms and conditions.

It is important that you appreciate when accessing the Australian Wagyu Association Limited (AWA) database (which may be hosted on an external website) that the information contained on the AWA database, including but not limited to pedigree, DNA information, Wagyu Breeding Values (WBVs) and Index values (together called Database Information), is based on data supplied by AWA members and/or third parties. 

Whilst sincere effort is made to ensure the Database Information is accurate and complete, to the extent permitted by law, AWA, its officers and employees, shall not be responsible for its use or interpretation, and you use the Database Information at your own risk. Please be aware of the following limitations of the Database Information.

Regarding WBVs and Index values, it is important to appreciate, and you need to be aware that: 

WBVs are derived using genetic evaluation technology developed for the AWA, using information contained within the AWA database and parameters derived from it.
WBVs are estimates of genetic potential of individual animals and may change with addition of new data or with new parameters.
WBVs are genetic merit estimates only and may not reflect the raw animal phenotype.
WBVs can only be directly compared to other WBVs calculated in the same AWA genetic analysis.

Regarding pedigree and DNA testing results submitted to the AWA, it is important to appreciate, and you need to be aware that: 

Animals whose registration identifiers start with PED are Pedigree Recorded Animals. What this means is that the details which AWA used to register the animal were obtained from a Recognised Wagyu Registry Organisation – in other words a Wagyu breed association based outside of Australia. AWA has not independently verified the information with respect to the animal or the details recorded about the animal. You should read AWA’s by-laws which set out details regarding the definition of a Pedigree Recorded Animal. 
Pedigree and DNA data submitted and supplied to AWA may have errors in it which cannot be detected without further DNA testing. 
Technology may have advanced since a particular test was undertaken so that genetic issues or inaccuracies which were previously not detectable are now able to be detected by current testing technology (i.e. if the animal was tested again with current technology). 
AWA estimates that less than 1% of the pedigree entries, ownership or breeding details in the AWA Herdbook may have errors or which may be misleading. For this reason, users ought to consider if they need to obtain independent testing of the relevant animal (if possible) to ensure that the data is accurate.

Regarding prefectural content, it is important to appreciate, and you need to be aware that: 

Prefectural content is based on the estimation of prefectural origin from Japanese breeding records of 201 foundation sires and 168 foundation dams. As genotype-based parent verification is not used in Japan, and full Japanese registration certificates are not available for all foundation animals, exact prefectural composition for these sires and dams cannot be validated. 
The calculation of prefectural content for Australian Herdbook animals relies on the accuracy of pedigree records and DNA samples provided by AWA members.

Regarding DNA testing and genetic condition results submitted to the AWA, it is important to appreciate, and you need to be aware that: 

As genetic testing results are provided by independent DNA testing laboratories at the request of AWA members, AWA relies solely on the accuracy of the reporting of genetic testing as completed by the laboratories. 
AWA uses GeneProb software to calculate the likelihood of pedigree animals being a carrier of genetic conditions. This likelihood is an estimate based on the available genetic testing results.

If you consider that you do not understand or appreciate the nature and/or implications of the data provided on this website or the WBVs of a particular animal, then AWA strongly recommends that you seek expert advice.  Note there is substantial technical information and articles on the Wagyu website to assist our members.

AWA’s liability for any loss or damage, consequential or otherwise, suffered or incurred by you or your related business, arising directly or indirectly from your use of Database Information, to the extent permitted by law, is limited to AWA providing you with a refund for the fees paid for the service (if any), or AWA re-performing the service, where possible, at the election of AWA.

AWA administers this database in good faith to support AWA members and the industry. AWA does not represent or warrant that the animals recorded in this database, or animals breed from them, will achieve any particular genetic or phenotype performance.

THIS DISCLAIMER HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 03/02/2026, PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE READ IT IN DETAIL