Australian Wagyu Association

Australian Wagyu Association Wagyu offers the finest quality of beef available in Australia. Highly prized for the exceptional meat quality and exquisite marbling!

Wagyu is a unique breed that has amongst its key attributes, other than the exquisite marbled beef quality, a high calving ease, excellent (docile) temperament, resilient in the feedlot and has a high (dressing percentage) carcass yield. Most important is the economic value derived from each animal, which is currently 100% more than pastoral cattle, sold at either the farm gate or as a long fed ca

rcass. Wagyu breeding requires patience as it takes time to build up a viable herd and end markets, this then becomes your own economic moat.

Avoid higher fees. Beat the rush.Complete your DNA testing and registrations before 30 June to secure current rates and ...
18/06/2026

Avoid higher fees. Beat the rush.

Complete your DNA testing and registrations before 30 June to secure current rates and stay ahead of the upcoming 4.5% fee increase.

Get started now more info in the comments

What started as new technology is now becoming a core tool in Wagyu production.With 75 cameras operating across 20 count...
17/06/2026

What started as new technology is now becoming a core tool in Wagyu production.

With 75 cameras operating across 20 countries and more than 200,000 carcase images captured, MIJ is helping the industry improve genetics, consistency and identify truly elite Wagyu genetics.

If you’re involved in Wagyu, this is worth a read.

👉 Find out how MIJ is changing the game, link in the comments.

Heads up, fee changes are coming from 1 July.Now is a good time to review any outstanding submissions.✔ Check your DNA t...
15/06/2026

Heads up, fee changes are coming from 1 July.

Now is a good time to review any outstanding submissions.
✔ Check your DNA testing
✔ Complete pending registrations
✔ Stay ahead of the deadline

Acting early will help you secure current rates and avoid last-minute delays.

📢 EOI NOW OPEN: 2027 JAPAN WAGYU TOURAre you ready to journey to the birthplace of the world’s most luxury beef?The Aust...
04/06/2026

📢 EOI NOW OPEN: 2027 JAPAN WAGYU TOUR

Are you ready to journey to the birthplace of the world’s most luxury beef?

The Australian Wagyu Association invites you on an exclusive tour of Japan from 26th August – 9th September 2027.

✨ Tour Highlights:

The Zenkyo Wagyu Olympics: Held only once every five years, see the absolute best Wagyu cattle and Japanese genetics firsthand.

Exclusive Farm Tours: Gain rare behind-the-scenes access to premier Japanese Wagyu farms.

Immersive Sightseeing: Discover the breathtaking beauty, history and incredible sights of Japan.

🚨 Please Note: Places on this tour are strictly limited.

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime industry tour. Secure your chance to join us by filling out the EOI form, link in the comments.

The Big Texas Event is officially underway! 🚀​We kicked things off last night with an incredible welcome function at Sec...
29/05/2026

The Big Texas Event is officially underway! 🚀

​We kicked things off last night with an incredible welcome function at Second Rodeo Brewing in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. It was the perfect atmosphere to reconnect with old colleagues, meet new faces, and dive into that famous Texas hospitality.

​A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night. We've got a full day of international speakers today at Billy Bob's and we look forward to catching up with everyone. Check out some highlights from last night below.

26/05/2026

Take us back to the 2026 WBBC Awards 🥩🔥

Before the winners were announced, guests got to experience the incredible quality behind this year’s entries through the WBBC taste testing.

From rich marbling and flavour to tenderness and consistency, every bite showed why the WBBC continues to set the benchmark for branded beef competitions around the world.

An unforgettable start to a night celebrating the very best in Wagyu.

Wrapping up the people of the Industry Showcase.WagyuEdge’26 brought together the people who continue to shape and stren...
18/05/2026

Wrapping up the people of the Industry Showcase.

WagyuEdge’26 brought together the people who continue to shape and strengthen the Wagyu industry, through collaboration, innovation and shared ambition.

The Industry Showcase was a reflection of that collective effort and the momentum driving Wagyu forward.

Featuring: GrainCorp Animal Nutrition Clyde Park Collections Numat AGRI Land Watch Australia Morrissey & Co AuctionsPlus Manildra Stockfeeds Zarabella Bambling Artist

14/05/2026

Knowledge is the best investment for your herd. 📈

Join us at Big Texas for an afternoon packed with industry-leading insights! Our Producer Session lineup features some of the best in the business sharing their blueprints for success in the Wagyu world. Whether you're focused on data, market diversification, or performance, there’s a seat at the table for you.

The Rundown:
🌟Jeremy Cooper | Circle 8 Wagyu –
Making an impact with data.

🌟Loren & Mitchell Ruth | Synergy Wagyu –
Sustaining a US Wagyu business.

🌟Stephen Frisina | La Roca Range –
Commitment & Performance.

Bring your questions and get ready to level up your operation. See you there!

Inside the Industry Showcase at WagyuEdge'26 PART 4.The WagyuEdge’26 Industry Showcase brought the community together, c...
11/05/2026

Inside the Industry Showcase at WagyuEdge'26 PART 4.

The WagyuEdge’26 Industry Showcase brought the community together, creating a space where connections were formed, ideas exchanged, and the future of the industry was explored.

It was an environment designed to foster collaboration and highlight the strength of the Wagyu network.

Featuring some of the businesses from our Industry Showcase:
Gallagher Animal Management Nbryo Evogene WagYouth Outcross Agri-Services Nutriment Animal Health Farmbot Monitoring Solutions Flow Power

08/05/2026

New systems, new tools, same goal: helping our members succeed. 🤝

The AWA Executive Team is heading to Texas to walk you through our latest updates in person! Join us for updates on:

✅ The New Genetic Evaluation Pipeline
✅ Understanding WBVs
✅ Navigating the Helical Member Platform
✅ AWA Program Updates

See you there! 🇦🇺🇺🇸

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