It is very encouraging to see Australian Angus sires recognised strongly in the latest World Angus Evaluation results as featured in the Stock & Land Newspaper on February 19, 2026.
The performance of our industry across marbling, structure and carcase traits reflects decades of disciplined selection, rigorous performance recording and a willingness to benchmark ourselves.
Importantly, this isn’t the achievement of any one stud or program – it’s the result of collective effort. Breeders, commercial producers, researchers, quantitative geneticists and the Angus Society all play a role in building the reference population, contributing data and maintaining the integrity of our genetic evaluation.
If we are to continue accelerating the Australian Angus herd, cooperation remains critical. That means stringent performance recording, accurate data submission, investment in research, and ongoing collaboration across herds and regions.
The strength of the Australian Angus industry lies not just in individual animals, but in the depth, transparency and shared commitment behind the data.
Breeding better beef… together.
Marbling and structure remain the strong points for Australian Angus sires, according to the latest results from the World Angus Evaluation.
Angus Australia CEO Scott Wright said the society was pleased with the results of Australian bulls in the evaluation, which began in October 2023.
The focus from Australian breeders on structural traits and marbling is paying off, Australian bulls generally having good estimated breeding values (EBVs) for those traits.
Among the best performers in marbling were Te Mania Neon N1387 (EBV of +1.93), AJC Q736 (+1.92), Te Mania Sunbury S1456 (+1.89), NB Genetics Tahu T819 (+1.89), $25,000 bull Lawsons Home Town S5018 (+1.88) and Rennylea T688 (+1.87).
In structure, seven Australian bulls – Premier Napa R72 (+.12), Barwidgee 22263 (+.13), $24,000 bull Milwillah Napa N498 (+.15), $47,000 bull Ascot Revolution R320 (+.15 ), Hazeldean Rebel R911 (+.15), Twynam N003 (+.16) and $22,000 bull Landfall Stellar T52 (+.16) – are in the top 20 bulls for foot claw set.
Premier Napa R72 (+.17), Black Market Rogan R100 (+.20), $40,000 bull Millah Murrah Nectar N334 (+.22), Absolute Newground R061 (+.22) and Te Mania Ravenclaw R432 (+.23) were the best performing sires for foot angle.
“Structure is easy to understand as Australian production systems require animals to walk and it is imperative they have the ability to walk in order to survive and be highly productive in sometimes harsh environments,” Mr Wright said.
“It’s no surprise Australian producers place more emphasis on these attributes, through necessity.
“Marbling also has come through from required selection pressure due to market demand. Marbling is still a key trait for market access.”
In calving ease direct, Reiland Titanic 161 (+20) is the top Australian sire, followed by Pathfinder Komplete K22, Boonaroo Genius Q63, Rennylea N889 and Linton T173 (all +19).
For birthweight, $52,000 bull Te Mania Pheasantry P1479 (-4.0), Old Man Creek S54 (-4.0), Linton T173 (-3.7) and Boonaroo Genius Q63 (+3.2) are the best performers.
Rennylea Q213 (+69), Pathfinder Rock R285 (+65), and Rennylea S217 (+64) have the highest EBVs for weaning weight; and Rennylea Q213 (+134), Rennylea S217 (+124) and Pathfinder Rock R285 (+121) lead the yearling weight EBVs.
In eye muscle area, Rennylea R946 (+1.56), AJC S122 (+1.44) and Rennylea T379 (+1.42) are the best performers, and Rennylea H708 (-.075) and Medlyn Rebellion R26 (-.068) had the best rib fat EBVs.
Carcase weight is an area of improvement, with the two best performers being Black Market Rogan R100 (+87) and Merlewood Stellar T36 (+86).
Mr Wright said the World Angus Evaluation had reinforced the quality of Australian Angus sires, and how they measure up against international sires.
“A key insight from one of our breeders is that they have confidence buying top Australian sires and rarely do they now use US bulls.”
Docility is an area Australian seedstock producers are working on, Mr Wright said, along with immune competence.
“Our members have been working hard on docility as it is always the most valued trait by commercial buyers, so this will remain a key trait.
“Perhaps another less recognised trait that may become important as we push the boundaries on production is immune competence.”This will be important as we produce more and expect animals to move further in production.”
As published in: Stock & Land Newspaper, page 8 February 19, 2026.
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