Twelve months on from the official opening of the AuWA’s International Member Service Office in Texas USA, Wagyu Breeders and industry representatives gathered to celebrate the 2025 Big Texas Event in Forth Worth from the 15th to the 17th of May.
Held over three days in conjunction with the Texas Wagyu Association (TWA), the event focused on education, agribusiness networking, and industry growth. With presentations delivered by industry experts from across the supply chain, almost 200 attendees took the opportunity to catch up and gain valuable insights into market trends, innovation, and best practices.
Copies of some presentations have been provided below for those wishing to revisit content.
- AuWA’s new Helical Platform and key member issues – Hannah Kirkwood, IWC Office and Data Systems Manager
- DNA processes and interpreting results – Reagan Mitchell, AuWA Member Services Officer
- Membership + Registration processes – Raven Girgan, AuWA MSO
- 3D imaging for Wagyu carcase yield – Prof Dale Woerner and Cooper Carter, Texas Tech University
- Researching genetic conditions in Wagyu – Prof Jon Beever and Erin Van Berkel, University of Tennessee
- MateSel: Genomic Inbreeding and diversity in Wagyu – Matt McDonagh, AuWA CEO
- AuWA Selection Indexes – John Crowley and Doug Bjelland, Abacus Bio
- Wyndford Wagyu USA as part of a global program – Jess Edwards, Wynford Wagyu Commercial Director
- TWA Introduction – Don Brown of the Triangle B Ranch
- Nutrition Feed Rations – Travis Whitney, Livestock Nutrition Center
- Vytelle. Always Progressing – Dr Bruno Sanches, VP Vytelle
- Beef Market Update – Jim Skartvedt, Renew Livestock
