Australian Wagyu Association

25/07/2025

MateSel Sire Packages – Lots 216–221 in the PTP Semen Sale: Tailored Breeding with PTP Sires, Powered by AI

Take control of your herd’s genetic future with MateSel, an AI-based breeding tool that balances genetic gain and diversity to deliver smarter mating strategies.

Each package is fully customised to your operation and breeding objectives:
🔹 Select from 20, 50, or 100-cow packages
🔹 PTP sires from Cohorts 2, 3, and 4
🔹 Optimised based on your herd’s genetics
🔹 Includes support from the AWA COO to tailor your strategy

View the sires available https://australianwagyuassociation.link/ptp-sire-packages

Bidding is per straw, matched to your herd size. For example: 20 cows = 20 straws tailored via MateSel

📩 All cows must be registered with AWA

This is next-level genetic planning—delivering performance and long-term improvement.

📅 Bidding opens 29 July via StockLive

📩 Find out more and view the full catalogue here https://australianwagyuassociation.link/2025-ptp-semen-sale

Contact Ray White Livestock Dalby for more information

24/07/2025

🚨 SEASON 2, NEW EPISODE DROP 🚨

He’s the Godfather of genetic advancement in Aussie beef—and his work is quietly powering the next generation of Wagyu.

In the first episode of Season 2, Beyond the Marbling, we sit down with Dr. Ced Wise—veterinarian, reproduction specialist, and 2024 Bovine Practitioner of the Year.

🎙 From pioneering embryo transfer in the ‘80s to today’s cutting-edge mobile IVF labs, Ced shares:
✅ The tech transforming Wagyu breeding
✅ Why Wise Repro partnered with the Progeny Test Program
✅ How genetics can drive on-farm sustainability
✅ What the next decade of reproduction could look like

🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Wise Repro

23/07/2025

🧬 Low Genomic Inbreeding Sires – Lots 212–215 in the PTP Semen Sale

Genomic Precision That Safeguards Your Future Herd

Still relying on pedigree-based inbreeding estimates? It’s time to go deeper with Genomic Inbreeding, a science-backed tool that measures actual DNA-level sameness. High inbreeding affects fertility, performance, and profit. These low in**ed sires are your answer.

🔹 Two packages available
🔹 25 straws per package (5 sires x 5 straws)
🔹 Genomic inbreeding as low as 11% and 13%
🔹 Avg BFI: $330 and $319
🔹 Avg Marble Score: 1.96 and 1.98
🔹 Bid per straw for entire package

📩 Find out who the sires are here https://australianwagyuassociation.link/2025-ptp-semen-sale

🗓️ Online sealed bidding opens 29 July via StockLive or contact agents Ray White Livestock Dalby

22/07/2025

Get ready — Beyond the Marbling Season 2 is coming soon! 🎙️

We’re diving back into the stories, science and standout voices shaping the future of Wagyu.

New episodes. New insights. Same bold conversations with host Lyndsey Douglas

🎧 While you wait, catch up on Season 1 here: https://www.wagyu.org.au/beyond-the-marbling

21/07/2025

High Diversity Sires – Lots 208–211

Outcross. Innovate. Future-proof your herd.

The 2025 AWA-PTP Semen Sale includes two exclusive diversity packages, designed to give breeders access to sires with unique genomic profiles not commonly found in the wider Wagyu population.

🔍 Each package includes 5 straws of 5 sires (25 total)
🧬 Genomic Diversity Scores: 67–86
📊 Avg BFI: $219–$222 | Avg MS: 1.2–1.3
🎯 Bidding is per straw for the full package

These sires help introduce new bloodlines, expand your herd’s gene pool, and position you to capitalise on future genetic gains—without compromising on carcass or profitability traits.

📅 Bidding opens 10am, 29 July via StockLive

Find out which PTP Sires are in each package here https://australianwagyuassociation.link/2025-ptp-semen-sale or contact selling agents Ray White Livestock Dalby

20/07/2025

CEO Matthew McDonagh wraps up the Tamworth Regional Engagement Workshop from last week & invites you to attend the next workshops in Toowoomba, Ballarat or Emerald.

18/07/2025

Season One of Beyond the Marbling wrapped up last month!

From genetics to global trade, we’ve covered the stories shaping the Wagyu world, straight from the people driving it forward.

📲 Catch up on any episodes you missed or re-listen to your favourites in our full back catalogue.

🎙️ Listen now: https://www.wagyu.org.au/beyond-the-marbling

17/07/2025

Tamworth, showed up in full force!

With over 70 attendees, our first Regional Member Engagement Workshop was a fantastic day of learning, connection and collaboration.

From Helical training and navigating DNA and registration processes, to exploring selection indexes, MateSel, and genetic diversity, the sessions were packed with valuable insights for AWA members.

A big thank you to our speakers, support team, and our generous sponsors StockLive and Jack's Creek for the outstanding Wagyu lunch & canapes.

📍 Next stops: Toowoomba, Ballarat & Emerald

👉 Register now to join us https://australianwagyuassociation.link/member-workshops

16/07/2025

14/07/2025

As we work towards the launch of Helical, support is already available.

Visit 👉 www.wagyu.org.au/helical to explore the latest Helical support resources, including:
✅ Step-by-step guides
✅ Video walkthroughs
✅ FAQs and practical tips

Want to dive deeper? Attend one of our Regional Member Engagement Workshops to:
📍 Preview Helical in action
💬 Ask questions directly to the AWA team
🤝 Get prepared ahead of launch

We’re here to help you feel confident and ready.

Register now https://australianwagyuassociation.link/member-workshops

09/07/2025

Cohort 1 Sires, Lots 136–207:
✅ Take the guesswork out of breeding decisions by using highly accurate sires
✅ Average trait accuracy of 82%
✅ Data driven confidence - you’re investing in predictability
✅ Max 30 straws per sire available

Hear from below ⬇️
🗣 “It is very comforting to see the results of the 1st cohort of the AWA PTP. Not only does it improve the accuracies of EBVs, it gives us confidence in Wagyu BreedPlan, as there is very minimal re-ranking of sires before and after the data has been submitted. Bishop Wagyu, Koolang Wagyu, 3D Genetics and Quality Genetics international are running parallel test programs — and are seeing matched results for link sire LTCFQ122, now a trait leader for Eye Muscle” – Pete Bishop, Bishop Wagyu

Check out the online catalogue via AWA webiste or contact:
📲 David Felsch 0488 993 931
Ray White Livestock Dalby
📲 Natalie Poole 02 8880 7708
Australian Wagyu Association
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Ced Wise AB Services

07/07/2025

🎉 We’re looking forward to kicking off our first AWA Regional Workshop in Tamworth next Tuesday, July 15!

It’s set to be a great day of hands-on learning, connecting with fellow members, and exploring everything from Helical to herd improvement tools.

A huge thank you to our event sponsor StockLive, and to our meat sponsor Jacks Creek, whose premium Wagyu will be featured on the day!

📍 See you in Tamworth! It’s not too late to register for Tamworth or one of our other locations

From July to September, the Australian Wagyu Association will host regional workshops designed to connect members with our MSO and Technical Teams.