Beware, the burn!
Tom & Mick got more than they bargained for in this chat with Wagyu breeder Charlie Perry.
Apart from minor ego bruising, the fellas discovered that breeding some of the country's best Wagyu cattle is about more than just marbling.
Charlie explains how sophisticated genetic tools are helping him grow a more balanced and functional animal, so he and his clients can endure the boom and bust cycles of the wagyu market.
As we creep closer to the Trent Bridge Wagyu bull sale, this episode is not to be missed!
takeaways
- Producers must make strategic decisions to navigate wagyu market volatility.
- Wagyu breeding requires a focus on multiple traits, not just marbling.
- Genetic tools like the Wagyu Feeder Check can improve breeding decisions.
- The importance of maternal traits in breeding is becoming more recognised.
- There is optimism for the Wagyu industry despite current challenges.
00:00 Introduction and Wagyu Market Insights
06:00 Supply Chain Challenges and Predictions
09:54 Stud Business and Breeding Strategies
17:56 Wagyu Feeder Check and Genetic Tools
21:50 Commercial Considerations and Market Trends
Located at Aberfoyle on the Northern Tablelands NSW, Trent Bridge Wagyu is a family owned and operated stud producing high performing bulls for the Fullblood and F1 market since 2005.
Learn more about the
Trent Bridge Wagyu story and the
2025 Bull Sale on September 4th, on farm and online via AuctionsPlus.
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