Welcome to the new look Angus Australia podcast. This season we'll be bringing you conversations designed to add real value to your business. As members of Angus Australia, you'll hear from the people across the breed and the wider beef industry sharing insights, stories, and ideas that really matter.
Behind the Beef
Claim This Podcastby Scott Wright, CEO Angus Australia
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Welcome to the new look Angus Australia podcast. This season we'll be bringing you conversations designed to add real value to your business. As members of Angus Australia, you'll hear from the people across the breed and the wider beef industry sharing insights, stories, and ideas that really matter.
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Episode 35 | Inside Angus GenetiQ: Accuracy, Efficiency and Innovation in Genetic Evaluation, with Dr Vinzent Boerner & Carel Teseling
<p>In this episode, host Scott Wright, Carel Teseling and Dr. Vinzent Boerner discuss the development and capabilities of Angus GenetiQ.</p><p>Dr Vinzent Boerner and Carel Teseling explain the five-year development journey of Angus GenetiQ, including how and why Angus Australia developed its own genetic evaluation system independent of third-party providers.</p><p>They explain the system architecture solving 150-170 million equations weekly, why weekly runs benefit members more than monthly alternatives, how genetic correlations are estimated, why avoiding pre-adjustments improves accuracy, the impact of HeiferSELECT/SteerSELECT alignment, and how new traits can be added within weeks.</p><p>So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for this conversation about genetic independence, scientific rigour, and the system supporting breed decisions.</p><p><strong>Key topics covered:</strong></p><ul><li>Vinzent's PhD background in genetics and ten-year AGBU career prior to working with Angus on Angus GenetiQ.</li><li>Why Angus Australia embarked on this development process and the journey to get Angus GenetiQ live</li><li>System architecture: 150-170 million equations across 4 million pedigree animals, 25 genetic effects, 500,000 genotypes running weekly.</li><li>The efficiency that allows Angus Genetiq to run on modest hardware</li><li>How genetic correlations are estimated and why avoiding pre-adjustments improves accuracy</li><li>Available traits: gestation, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, final weight, mature weights, body condition, cow height, maternal value, scrotal, carcass, EMA, P8 fat, MSA marbling, coat type plus temperament EBV. with more coming later this year</li><li>Weekly evaluation benefits: faster turnaround for genotype rejections and quicker member results on late submissions.</li><li>HeiferSELECT/SteerSELECT alignment: both commercial and seedstock run through same evaluation ensuring consistency between systems.\</li><li>How flexible the model is and Vinzent’s predictions of what is possible vs what is likely in the future</li><li>The importance of independence and self-sufficiency for Angus and how Malshani and the team are building long-term maintenance capability</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Contact details:</strong></p><p>This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia<u><a href="https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/</a></u></p><p>+Follow Angus Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/angusaustralia.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angusaustralia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusaustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/angus-australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a></u> + </p><p>+Follow Angus Youth Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngusYouthAustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angus_youth_australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusyouthaus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> + </p><p></p><p><strong>CREDITS:</strong></p><p>Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at<u><a href="https://perkdigital.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://perkdigital.com.au</a></u> </p>
July 6, 2026
Episode 34 | Showcase Your Genetics: The Angus for Every System Feedlot and Carcass Trial with Jake Bourne and Brett Tindal
<p>In this bonus episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright discusses the Angus for Every System Feedlot and Carcass Trial launching with Teys Australia, with Jake Bourne from Angus Australia and Brett Tindal from Signature Ag Marketing.</p><p>Commercial Angus producers can enter teams of 10 steers (380-460kg) by 31 July for a September induction at Teys Condamine, with 120 days feeding at $1,000 per entry.</p><p>There are four classes spanning 50% - 100% Angus content, using Optiweigh units and SteerSELECT genomic testing to track daily gains and provide detailed feedback booklets comparing each producer's performance against competitors. The trial includes automatic entry into the ANPC National Carcass Competition at Beef 2027, plus a November/December field day, agents jackpot, and breeders cup award.</p><p></p><p>So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for this conversation about demonstrating your genetics through commercial data and benchmarking across Australia.</p><p><strong>Key topics covered:</strong></p><ul><li>Trial structure: teams of 10 steers (380-460kg), entries close July 31, delivery September 15, 120-day feeding at Teys Condamine, processing separates 50% content (one week) from 75%/100% content cattle (following week).</li><li>Technology integration: Optiweigh units track daily weight gains viewable via Angus Tech, SteerSELECT genomic testing covers breed content and carcass traits, and field day in November/December allows visual comparison with data.</li><li>Feedback focus: each producer receives an individual data booklet comparing their performance against all competitors, enabling analysis of sire lines and breeding decisions.</li><li>Award categories span feedlot performance, carcass quality, and eating quality/MSA index across each class, plus grand champion and reserve champion sponsorships.</li><li>Agents involvement through agents jackpot creating friendly rivalry and engagement, and Breeders cup award recognises stud breeders whose clients enter teams</li><li>Automatic entry into ANPC National Carcass Competition at Beef 2027 in Rockhampton, allowing selection of three steers from team of 10 for competition.</li><li>Red Angus eligibility extends trial to both black and red Angus producers, recognising recent collaboration between Red Angus and Angus Australia.</li><li>HeiferSELECT promotion emphasises five times greater genetic gain than bull selection through early identification of high-merit breeding females before investment.</li></ul><br/><p></p><p><strong>Contact details:</strong></p><p>Get in touch with Brett via the Signature Ag website <u><a href="https://signatureag.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://signatureag.com.au/</a></u></p><p>Get in touch with Jake via email <u><a href="mailto:jake.bourne@angusaustralia.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jake.bourne@angusaustralia.com.au</a></u></p><p></p><p>This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia<u><a href="https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/</a></u></p><p>+Follow Angus Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/angusaustralia.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angusaustralia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusaustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/angus-australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a></u> +</p><p>+Follow Angus Youth Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngusYouthAustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angus_youth_australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusyouthaus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> +</p><p></p><p><strong>CREDITS:</strong></p><p>Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at<u><a href="https://perkdigital.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://perkdigital.com.au</a></u></p>
July 6, 2026
Episode 33 | Leading the Angus Family: Peter Collins Becomes President of Angus Australia
<p>In this special episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright welcomes Peter Collins, newly installed president of Angus Australia, for a comprehensive conversation about his farming operation, family legacy, board leadership, and vision for the breed's future.</p><p></p><p>Peter shares insights from his four-generation family farming heritage in Northern Victoria, his show judging career across all Australian states and previous 15-year board experience with National Herd Improvement company.</p><p></p><p>Scott and Peter discuss why Angus are such exceptional easy care cattle, the ongoing GenetiQ evaluation platform development and rollout, how the board is navigating financial sustainability challenges and concerns about MLA’s multi-breed genetic evaluation strategy.</p><p>Peter shares his vision for his board presidency, his strong support for Angus youth, and his belief in asking for help within the Angus network and surrounding yourself with the right mentors.</p><p></p><p>So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for this conversation full of insights on leadership during challenging times, breed independence, youth investment, and why the Angus family remains stronger than ever.</p><p><strong>Key topics covered:</strong></p><ul><li>About Peter’s four-generation family farming heritage in Northern Victoria near Echuca, combined dairy and beef operation running 1,000 acres with irrigation on 16-inch rainfall</li><li>Peter's son Brody returning to the farm after electrician career and his 97-year old Dad still involved, offering breeding insights and opinions</li><li>Angus as exceptional easy-care maternal breed combining strong mothering ability with excellent carcass attributes through collective breeder effort</li><li>Peter’s show judging career spanning all Australian states, his previous experience with National Herd board, and four years on the Angus board including two as vice president</li><li>The development and rollout of the GenetiQ platform providing weekly genetic evaluations with temperament EBV and additional traits releasing soon</li><li>Navigating financial challenges as a board, including the World Angus Forum loss and MLA funding dropping to zero</li><li>Serious concerns about MLA multi-breed genetic evaluation threatening breed independence, data ownership, and potential corporate acquisition</li><li>Welcoming Weatherbys as third genomics provider alongside Zoetis and Neogen ensuring member choice and competitive pricing</li><li>Peter’s passion for Angus Youth support, including donating quality heifers to young breeders without capital, building future generation through mentorship and opportunity</li><li>How the board operates with specialist directors, healthy debate without polarisation, and transparent communication on challenges for long-term breed viability and competitiveness</li></ul><br/><p></p><p><strong>Contact details:</strong></p><p>Get in touch with Peter <u><a href="mailto:merridale1@bigpond.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">merridale1@bigpond.com</a></u> or via the Merridale Angus website <u><a href="https://www.merridaleangus.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.merridaleangus.com.au/</a></u></p><p>This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia<u><a href="https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/</a></u></p><p>+Follow Angus Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/angusaustralia.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angusaustralia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusaustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/angus-australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a></u> +</p><p>+Follow Angus Youth Australia on +<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AngusYouthAustralia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></u> +<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angus_youth_australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></u> +<u><a href="https://twitter.com/angusyouthaus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> X</a></u> +</p><p></p><p><strong>CREDITS:</strong></p><p>Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au</p><p>Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at<u><a href="https://perkdigital.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://perkdigital.com.au</a></u></p>
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