Tom & Mick quiz Charlie Perry on breeding wagyu for a volatile market

19/08/2025 26 min Temporada 6 Episodio 118
Tom & Mick quiz Charlie Perry on breeding wagyu for a volatile market

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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!takeawaysProducers 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 Insights06:00 Supply Chain Challenges and Predictions09:54 Stud Business and Breeding Strategies17:56 Wagyu Feeder Check and Genetic Tools21:50 Commercial Considerations and Market TrendsLocated 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.If you enjoyed this episode, share with a friend and let us know your thoughts at [email protected].  Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!
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