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17
Jul
2015
FIRST CROSS WAGYU WEANERS HIT $1350
A line of 72 Wagyu first cross (F1) weaner steers aged 9-10 months and averaging 242.4 kgs sold for 557c/kg... View Article
17
Jul
2015
WAGYU DEMAND DRIVES REGISTRATION BOOST
The Australian Wagyu Association registered 7535 new calves in 2014, up 13% on the 2103 figure and the best year... View Article
12
Jul
2015
Vacancy: Technical Services Manager
The Australian Wagyu Association is rapidly developing advanced genetic and genomic technologies to accelerate genetic improvement in the breed. We... View Article
28
Jun
2015
WORLD WAGYU CONGRESS
Seven countries attended the inaugural meeting of the World Wagyu Congress on 8th May to establish an international Wagyu fellowship.... View Article
28
Jun
2015
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOVEMBER 16
The Australian Wagyu Association’s 2015 AGM is at Armidale, NSW. MONDAY NOVEMBER 16 AWA members are invited to attend the... View Article
28
Jun
2015
AMERICAN CONFERENCE IN FLORIDA
WAGYU eNEWS June 2015 Australian Wagyu breeders are welcome to attend the Annual American Wagyu Conference this year at Ocala,... View Article
28
Jun
2015
WAGYU FEMALES AVERAGE $11,560 AUD IN TEXAS
Twenty Fullblood Wagyu females sold to $US13,000 and averaged $US8687 ($11,560 AUD) while 13 Fullblood bulls sold to $US15,000 and... View Article
21
May
2015
WORLD WAGYU CONFERENCE OUTSTANDING SUCCESS
The World Wagyu Conference conducted by the Australian Wagyu Association at the Mercure Capricorn resort at Yeppoon, Qld from May... View Article
21
May
2015
WAGYU GENETICS IN DEMAND AT CONFERENCE SALE
Fullblood Wagyu bulls sold to $9000 and females to $8500 while a package of six female sexed embryos made $11,000... View Article
21
May
2015
WAGYU INDUSTRY PUMPS $66,403 INTO FLYING DOCTORS
A generous Wagyu industry raised $66,403 at a charity auction for the Royal Flying Doctor Service during the World Wagyu... View Article
21
May
2015
EYE OPENING POST CONFERENCE TOUR
The five host properties in the Pride of Australia Wagyu Outback Tour following the conference put on outstanding and varied... View Article
21
May
2015
WAGYU CATTLE PRODUCERS IN NEW WORLD ECONOMY
Wagyu cattle producers like their chances in a new world economy Australian Wagyu cattle producers say they are in an... View Article
18
May
2015
WAGYU TAKES ITS PREMIUM PLACE
AACO has long conjured up images of sprawling outback stations and big herds of cattle, but today the company’s revenue... View Article
18
May
2015
HORNERYS SEIZE WAGYU OPPORTUNITIES
It has been a talking point for years. The enormous gates, decorated with giant cactus cut-outs and emblazoned with the... View Article
18
May
2015
CHEWING THE FAT FROM WAGYU CATTLE
Chewing the fat from Wagyu cattle an export boon for New South Wales couple Wagyu beef aficionados wax lyrical about... View Article
2
May
2015
Introducing the Wagyu Breeding Guide
We are delighted to introduce the new Wagyu Breeding Guide. This Breeding Guide is a result of three years’ solid work... View Article
23
Apr
2015
Wagyu occupy significant place within Australian feedlot industry
The importance of the Wagyu sector A recent industry profile of Australia’s Top 25 Lotfeeders clearly shows how important the... View Article
20
Apr
2015
WORLD WAGYU CONFERENCE & TOUR PROGRAMS
The World Wagyu Conference and Tour programs are now available. Over 300 Australian and international guests are converging on the... View Article
20
Apr
2015
Wagyu EBVs to boost production
NEW estimated breeding values (EBVs) within the Australian Wagyu herd will see unprecedented production growth within the next five years.... View Article
20
Apr
2015
Growing interest in Wagyu cattle
THE importance of genetics and understanding the potential of the breed were topics discussed during a Wagyu Performance Field Day... View Article
1
Apr
2015
JBS LOOKING FOR WAGYU & CEO TALKS UP GENETIC GAIN
ABC Rural spoke to a JBS buyer and the Wagyu Association’s CEO at a field day in the Hunter Valley... View Article
27
Mar
2015
WAGYU PRIDE OF AUSTRALIA OUTBACK TOUR
May 10 to 13 2015 These are the significant Wagyu operations to be visited on the post-conference tour. All meals,... View Article
26
Mar
2015
2015 WAGYU FULLBLOOD 100% INTERNATIONAL SALE
We are delighted to present the Australian Wagyu Association’s second Wagyu Fullblood 100% International Sale. With a broad range of... View Article
12
Mar
2015
CEO EXPLAINS THE WAGYU PREMIUM ON RADIO
Wagyu Australia’s CEO Graham Truscott explained the Wagyu premium during an interview on the Victorian ACE Radio network. LISTEN... View Article
11
Mar
2015
Albany Wagyu producer says West Australian producers could be capitalising on growing high quality beef
With a growing Wagyu herd and improving knowledge in genetics and breeding, one West Australian producer says opportunities are expanding... View Article
28
Jan
2015
WAGYU PERFORMANCE FIELD DAYS
A series of Performance Field Days will be held across Australia in March to prepare members for involvement in the... View Article
28
Jan
2015
FREE BEEF 2015 ENTRY FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
International visitors to the World Wagyu Conference can register for free entry to Beef 2015 at nearby Rockhampton and free... View Article
7
Nov
2014
2014 CONFERENCE GREAT LEAD IN TO WORLD EVENT
Close to 250 Wagyu enthusiasts from all states and overseas enjoyed an action packed 2104 Wagyu Conference at the Gold... View Article
