03/09/2026
Associate Judge Profile - Lachlan Moore. The 2026 AHCS National Show was pleased to include an Associate Judge as part of this year’s judging program. The Associate Judge role is an educational and mentoring opportunity for a developing judge to learn directly from the appointed international Judge, particularly in relation to breed standard, structure, functionality and judging commentary.
"Lachlan Moore has established himself as a passionate and progressive contributor to the Australian beef industry. Having been involved in cattle his entire life, Lachlan founded his Red Angus stud in 2019 and has since developed a reputation for producing quality seed stock, with bulls successfully sold into both stud and commercial operations across three Australian states, including Western Australia.
In 2026, Lachlan and his partner Chloe achieved Grand Champion Red Angus Female at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, with the heifer also placing in the Top 5 in the Interbreed Heifer competition.
Lachlan has also enjoyed considerable success in junior judging competitions throughout Australia. Most notably, he was awarded Senior Champion Junior Judge at the Angus Youth Roundup in 2025 and 2026.
Prior to purchasing and operating Eastern Artificial Breeders, Lachlan managed a seedstock and commercial cattle operation for three years, further strengthening his practical knowledge of cattle production, breeding programs, and herd management.
Lachlan is passionate about the future of the beef industry and values structural correctness, functionality, and performance in cattle assessment. He is honoured to be considered for an Associate Cattle Judging appointment at the National Highland Show."
Including an Associate Judge is a practical way to build Highland judging knowledge in Australia. It helps develop judges who better understand the breed, which benefits future shows, exhibitors and the wider Highland community.
This is a valuable opportunity to support judge development and strengthen the pool of knowledgeable Highland cattle judges available in Australia.
Pictured: Lachlan Moore and International Judge Ewan MacKay
