THE CHAMPION JOURNEYS
We are truly humbled and excited to be judged Grand Champion for this year’s competition ...
STONE AXE PASTORAL Stone Axe was formed in 2016. The company is a relative newcomer, however the experience of managing director Scott Richardson, and business partner Mat Walker, have paved the way for the successful development of the Stone Axe herd. Expanding the herd has been ‘organic’ through embryo transfer, starting in 2017 with around 2,500 recipient cows, to a herd numbering 30,000 head, spread across the eastern seaboard and Western Australia. The philosophy of the company is to establish a Fullblood herd, commercial herd and a corrected mating herd, where genetics play an integral role to find the best combination of high marbling, high carcase weight and excellent maternal traits. However, the company recognises that whole of life management of the cow and calf in terms of nutrition and animal welfare is a major component of Wagyu production.
Scott Richardson, managing director, Stone Axe Pastoral
WAGYU BRANDED BEEF COMPETITION CHAMPION 2019 GRAND CHAMPION WAGYU BRAND
The first year of processing Fullblood Wagyu, Stone Axe Pastoral had 12 carcases to choose from to select an entry into the 2020 competition. “We chose this carcase based on its visual appearance, the marbling and fineness,” said Scott Richardson, managing director of Stone Axe Pastoral. “The carcase had good conformation and we were pretty fortunate that all the carcases in that batch graded with marble score of 9+.” Further batches from separate cohorts shows that more than 95% are grading at MS9+, indicating that the approach to genetics and whole of life management is producing consistent results. “The award and promotion of the competition has meant that we have seen an increase in inquiries for our product in domestic and international markets. It has come at the right time and a great achievement for everybody concerned and has put our brand well and truly on the map.” “We are truly humbled and excited to be judged Grand Champion for this year’s competition. I can honestly say it was not anywhere near our priority list last year when we going through the drought and fires. We are committed to producing happy healthy cattle that go onto reward us with what we see as a beautiful piece of meat and eating experience for everyone to enjoy.”
WAGYU BRANDED BEEF COMPETITION
GOLD MEDAL 2019 FULLBLOOD WAGYU 100 %
GRAND CHAMPION BOARD award commenced in 2014
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Andrews Meat Industries AACo Pardoo Beef Corporation Andrews Meat Industries Mort & Co Mayura Station Stone Axe Pastoral Company
GOLD MEDAL WINNERS 2012 - 2020 mulitple wins across steak classes Stockyard Beef .............................. 12 golds AACo ................................................ 7 golds Jack’s Creek ................................... 7 golds Mayura Station............................... 7 golds Mort & Co........................................ 7 golds Rangers Valley............................... 6 golds Andrews Meat Industries............. 4 golds Hamblin Strathdale....................... 4 golds Pardoo Beef Corporation............. 4 golds Direct Meat Company ................... 2 golds
