On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Te Mania Angus opened the gates for a Day In the Yards at Merrang near Mortlake to give over 50 clients and industry partners a behind-the-scenes look at the structural assessment of our 2024 bull drop.
Attendees travelled from Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria to learn more about the Te Mania Angus breeding philosophy: to produce moderately framed cattle with length, muscle and a highly functional phenotype with proven performance. Structural assessments are critical to achieving this goal and ensuring predictability.
Attendees travelled from Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria to learn more about the Te Mania Angus breeding philosophy: to produce moderately framed cattle with length, muscle and a highly functional phenotype with proven performance. Structural assessments are critical to achieving this goal and ensuring predictability.
Jim Green of Green’s Livestock Services has been independently assessing Te Mania Angus cattle for over 30 years. Over 450 bulls were structurally assessed on the day, across the following 7 traits:
- Claw set
- Foot angle
- Rear leg (side and hind view)
- Hair (retention and type)
- Degree of white
- Temperament
- Muscle Score
These measurements are submitted to TACE (Trans Tasman Angus Cattle Evaluation) to generate structural EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values) to ensure accuracy and transparency in genetic selection.
Since 1993, Te Mania Angus has recorded structural traits for 22,866 cattle, many of which have been assessed multiple times. Bulls are reared and recorded in contemporary groups, reducing environmental variation and improving the measurability of genetic differences. This rigorous approach ensures unbiased results and provides the foundation for sound, productive cattle. By accurately recording these traits, breeders can make informed decisions that improve longevity, efficiency, and profitability in the herd.
TE MANIA ANGUS 2026 AUTUMN SALE PROGRAM
- Autumn Bull Sale Preview as part of Beef Week. 9am-4pm Tuesday February 3, 2026. Te Mania Angus, Mortlake, Victoria.
- Autumn On Property Bull Sale. 12 Noon, Wednesday March 4, 2026. Te Mania Angus, Mortlake, Victoria.
- Team Te Mania Online Commercial Female Sale. 11am, Friday March 6, 2026. Only on Auctions Plus.
