It’s important to note that the Mature Body Condition EBV provided by Angus Australia is genomically enhanced and has a very strong reference population, bolstered by the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program. Within the Angus Australia database, there are over 68,800 animals that have a phenotypic score for body condition. The greater the reference population, the greater the accuracy.
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Building Blocks of IMF
IMF gives beef its flavour, taste, tenderness and juiciness, and processors are rewarding farmers who deliver it in their cattle because the more there is, the more beef the consumer demands.
The process of achieving IMF begins at conception, and there are a number of opportunities throughout the year when the farmer can get things right or wrong.
The changing face of Kakahu genetics
Eighteen years ago, Tom Hargreaves gave up his career as a full-time architect to take up the reins of his family’s South Canterbury farming business, including the long-established Kakahu Angus stud.
Arohiwi Station’s medal-winning formula
The combination of Angus genetics, feeding and management is proving to be a winning one for Hawke’s Bay’s Arohiwi Station.
Since switching to Storth Oaks genetics five years ago, the station has lifted the percentage of prime beef hitting Silver Fern Farm’s premium-paying EQ (eating quality) targets from 20 percent to 70 percent, and for Arohiwi Station’s manager Robbie Schaw, this is money in the bank.
AngusPRO Magazine out now and online only
Welcome to this special online only edition of AngusPRO magazine, packed with technical insights and on farm innovation from progressive farmers across New Zealand. The past twelve months have deliveredContinue reading “AngusPRO Magazine out now and online only”
The Vision Behind AngusPure: One Man’s Mission to Transform New Zealand Beef
Guy Sargent’s journey from sourcing genetics in 1980s America to creating New Zealand’s premium Angus brand is a masterclass in forward thinking and an unwavering commitment to quality beef. WhenContinue reading “The Vision Behind AngusPure: One Man’s Mission to Transform New Zealand Beef”
Weekly Genetics Review : Selecting on the Wrong 70pc
Many beef producers will recognise the expression that when looking at an animal, “70 percent of what you see is a result of what’s gone down his neck.” It canContinue reading “Weekly Genetics Review : Selecting on the Wrong 70pc”
Angus Australia releases Angus GenetiQ across all animals in the Angus Australia database.
Angus Australia has released Angus GenetiQ across all animals in the Angus Australia database, including all AngusPRO animals. This marks a historic milestone in the evolution of genetic evaluation forContinue reading “Angus Australia releases Angus GenetiQ across all animals in the Angus Australia database.”
Angus Australia Launches Angus GenetiQ
Angus Australia this week announced the official launch of Angus GenetiQ, a next-generation genetic evaluation platform developed over five years and piloted with members since September 2025. The platform is nowContinue reading “Angus Australia Launches Angus GenetiQ”
Red meat sector welcomes US beef tariff move
The United States government’s decision to remove its recently imposed tariffs on a range of food products, including New Zealand beef, has been welcomed by the red meat sector. BeefContinue reading “Red meat sector welcomes US beef tariff move”