Genetics

Brahman economics: The modernisation of the north’s biggest breed

In recent years, the Australian Brahman Breeders Association has waged a war on discounts for cattle heading into Australian feedlots. Its main weapon – data…Read More

Eric Barker, 01/05/2026

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New genetic test more accurate for poll selection in Brahmans

A new genetic test designed specifically for Bos Indicus cattle is set to provide Australian breeders with greater insight into the poll genetics of their herd…Read More

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Beef Central, 29/04/2026
Weekly genetics review: What have we learned from autumn 2026 bull sale results?

Prospects for selling bulls during the autumn period this year have been buffeted by poor seasonal conditions in some areas, geopolitical tensions and rising costs of production. Despite this, Autumn..Read More

Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 28/04/2026
Weekly genetics review: Takeaways for the broader seedstock industry from WagyuEdge conference

The Wagyu industry has this year embarked on a brave move away from BreedPlan to its own to herd recording model, called Wagyu Breeding Values. This week, genetics editor Al..Read More

Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 21/04/2026

Females peak at $160,000 at Elite Wagyu Sale

Elite registered females sold to $160,000 and bulls to $120,000 at the Australian Wagyu Association’s Elite Wagyu Sale held as part of the 2026 WagyuEdge Conference in Brisbane last night…Read More

Beef Central, 17/04/2026
Good data gives confidence to genetic decisions

A client recently made a change in their genetics and was keen to see what the results were. Not content to wait for their agent to tell them theirs were..Read More

Ian McLean, Bush AgriBusiness , 15/04/2026
Weekly genetics review: The C word we shouldn’t avoid

This week’s column focusses on consistency and how it is something cattle producers need to address through Breed Objectives. Research presented at the recent Genetics Australia conference highlighted just how..Read More

Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 14/04/2026

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