Regional Member Engagement Workshops

2025 Regional Workshops

About this event

From July to September 2025, the Australian Wagyu Association will host Regional Member Engagement Workshops designed to connect members with the Member Services and Technical Teams.

These interactive, in-person sessions are designed to give you the opportunity to:

  • Learn more about Helical—what it is, why it’s been implemented, and how it benefits your operation.

  • Gain practical insights into AWA operational processes and the genetic tools and technologies available to support your breeding goals.

  • Connect with AWA’s Member Services Officers and Technical Team, and engage in small-group networking with fellow Wagyu producers in your region.

Whether you’re looking to better understand AWA systems or connect with fellow producers, these workshops offer practical insights tailored to your needs.

Our Schedule

TAMWORTH

JULY 15, 2025

WELCOME & NETWORKING

8:30am 

Registrations & Arrival

9:00am 

Session 1: Member Services Overview

10:30am 

Morning Tea

11:00am 

Session 2: Breeding Tools & Data Insights

1:00pm 

Lunch

2:00pm 

Session 3 (Part 1): Technical & Genetics

3:15pm

Afternoon Tea

3:30pm

Session 3 (Part 2): Applied Breeding Strategies

5:00pm

Drinks & Canapés

TOOWOOMBA

JULY 29, 2025

WELCOME & NETWORKING

8:30am 

Registrations & Arrival

9:00am 

Session 1: Member Services Overview

10:30am 

Morning Tea

11:00am 

Session 2: Breeding Tools & Data Insights

1:00pm 

Lunch

2:00pm 

Session 3 (Part 1): Technical & Genetics

3:15pm

Afternoon Tea

3:30pm

Session 3 (Part 2): Applied Breeding Strategies

5:00pm

Drinks & Canapés

BENDIGO

AUGUST 13, 2025

WELCOME & NETWORKING

8:30am 

Registrations & Arrival

9:00am 

Session 1: Member Services Overview

10:30am 

Morning Tea

11:00am 

Session 2: Breeding Tools & Data Insights

1:00pm 

Lunch

2:00pm 

Session 3 (Part 1): Technical & Genetics

3:15pm

Afternoon Tea

3:30pm

Session 3 (Part 2): Applied Breeding Strategies

5:00pm

Drinks & Canapés

EMERALD

AUGUST 26, 2025

WELCOME & NETWORKING

8:30am 

Registrations & Arrival

9:00am 

Session 1: Member Services Overview

10:30am 

Morning Tea

11:00am 

Session 2: Breeding Tools & Data Insights

1:00pm 

Lunch

2:00pm 

Session 3 (Part 1): Technical & Genetics

3:15pm

Afternoon Tea

3:30pm

Session 3 (Part 2): Applied Breeding Strategies

5:00pm

Drinks & Canapés

ORANGE

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

WELCOME & NETWORKING

8:30am 

Registrations & Arrival

9:00am 

Session 1: Member Services Overview

10:30am 

Morning Tea

11:00am 

Session 2: Breeding Tools & Data Insights

1:00pm 

Lunch

2:00pm 

Session 3 (Part 1): Technical & Genetics

3:15pm

Afternoon Tea

3:30pm

Session 3 (Part 2): Applied Breeding Strategies

5:00pm

Drinks & Canapés

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Ticket includes full day catering.

Contacts

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Important Notice and Disclaimer


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.