Invitation to tender - PTP Semen Sale | Australian Wagyu Association

Invitation to tender for the next generation industry-leading Wagyu genetics

Rare and high-performance next-generation genetics being proven through the AWA Progeny Test Program are now available. Link your herd to the core reference population driving genetic gain for the Wagyu sector. The 2021 AWA-PTP sires include a number of bulls in the top 1% of the breed for specific traits and $Indexes. The EBV averages across the sire group are outstanding including standout averages of +24 for Carcase Weight, +1.7 for Marble Score and +$226 for the Self-Replacing Index. The inaugural AWA-PTP Semen Sale will offer AWA members and the broader Wagyu Sector, the opportunity to bid via tender for semen packages from the 33 highly anticipated 2021 AWA-PTP Sires.

The tender will be open from 8 am 12 October 2021 through to 5 pm 19 October with bids to be submitted through the AuctionsPlus online selling platform. Up to 20 semen packages per sire (comprising of 10 straws per package) will be available to bid on via tender, providing the Wagyu sector with the opportunity to access the next generation of industry-leading genetics and link their herds to the AWA-PTP reference population. Participants will be able to place bids for semen packages from their selection of up to 20 different 2021 AWA-PTP sires, creating a tailored package to suit their breeding needs. These sires will be ultimately proven through the AWA Progeny Test Program.

All funds generated from the sale will be re-invested into the AWA-PTP to cover the performance recording of all current Wagyu traits and the development of vital new female reproduction, feedlot performance, meat and carcase quality traits for Japanese Black Wagyu cattle.

2021 AWA-PTP Standard Sires

Full list of 2021 AWA-PTP Standard Sires which will have semen available to purchase by tender, in the 2021 AWA-PTP Semen Sale.

LOT 1 – ADBFL0081
LOT 2 – ADBFP1033
LOT 3 – ADBFQ2140
LOT 4 – BYWFL0408
LOT 5 – DSWFN3709
LOT 6 – HPWFP0031
LOT 7 – HPWFP0065
LOT 8 – HPWFP0518
LOT 9 – HPWFR0074
LOT 10 – HWKFQ0121

LOT 11 – IGWFM0352
LOT 12 – IGWFP0788
LOT 13 – IGWFP1002
LOT 14 – JKCFQ0156
LOT 15 – KSWFR325
LOT 16 – KSWFR327
LOT 17 – LSRFQ0102
LOT 18 – MOYFK00194
LOT 19 – MSMFP0011
LOT 20 – MSMFR0049
LOT 21 – MYMFQ0256

LOT 22 – MYMFR0010
LOT 23 – OGWFQ038
LOT 24 – PWAFP7298
LOT 25 – SFWFQ0026
LOT 26 – SUNFH2241
LOT 27 – SYNFQ533
LOT 28 – SYNFQQ87
LOT 29 – TBRFN185
LOT 30 – TBRFN346
LOT 31 – TFWFM0248
LOT 32 – WRPFQ0014

Any questions should be directed to the selling agent:
Mitch Brathwaite
Grant Daniel Long phone 0427 702 311

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It is very important that you appreciate when viewing the AWA database that the information contained on the AWA database, including but not limited to pedigree, DNA information, Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and Index values, is based on data supplied by members and/or third parties.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information reported through AWA, AWA officers and employees assume no responsibility for its content, use or interpretation. AWA disclaims all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you may incur as a result of the use by you of the data on this AWA database and the information supplied by ABRI and AGBU being inaccurate or incomplete in any way for any reason.

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

EBVs are derived using Wagyu Single Step BREEDPLAN technology developed independently by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), using the information contained within the AWA database.
AGBU is a joint venture of NSW Department of Primary Industries and the University of New England, which receives funding for this purpose from Meat and Livestock Australia Limited.
AWA relies solely on advice provided by AGBU and ABRI in accepting Wagyu Single Step BREEDPLAN software.
EBVs published in Wagyu Single Step BREEDPLAN are estimates of genetic potential of individual animals and may not reflect the raw animal phenotype.
EBVs can only be directly compared to other EBVs calculated in the same monthly Wagyu Group BREEDPLAN analysis.

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

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 previous inaccuracies which were not detectable are now able to be detected by current testing 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 very 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.
The reporting of prefectural content for animals within the AWA Herdbook relies on the calculation provided by ABRI.

If you consider that you do not understand or appreciate the nature and extent of the data provided on this website or the EBVs of a particular animal, then AWA strongly recommends that you seek independent expert advice.