TEXAS
EKKA’S RNA PADDOCK TO PALATE
We were absolutely thrilled to win the highly coveted Class 40 - 100 Day HGP Free at the 2025 RNA Paddock to Palate Competition. It was the largest class in the history of the event, and with just one pen entered — after our second pen was eliminated for being too heavy — to come out on top against the very best in the industry and take home the prestigious Arthur and Kath Bassingthwaighte AO Trophy was truly unforgettable.
Sharing such a special night to celebrate with our children Rosie, Will, and Lachie - and with Marcos, Hughie, and Tex by our side. While the accolades are rewarding, the real value lies in the data and benchmarking against all breeds and crosses - the toughest competition in the country. For over a decade, we’ve submitted this carcase data into Angus Australia’s database, and today our EBVs reflect the true, proven performance of our cattle.
Perhaps our proudest achievement at the RNA is the consistency we’ve shown over the last five years (see table). To repeatedly record the highest and second-highest marbling scores in the competion - and to consistently place 1st or 2nd overall - proves our program is not only delivering on quality but also hitting market specifications that drive profitability across every sector of the beef industry.
2025 BINDAREE | COLIN & SAY FEEDLOT TRIAL & CARCASE COMPETITION
It was our first time participating in the 2025 Bindaree / Colin Say Feedlot Trial & Carcase Competition, and we were thrilled to place 2nd and 3rd overall in the Angus Heifer and Steer Teams (120 days on feed) categories, respectively.
We came so close to taking out the highest daily weight in the entire competition with one of our steers missing the gong by 0.01kg/day placing 2nd behind the Overall Champion.
Our homebred heifer recorded the highest EMA for all heifers and was equal highest EMA across the entire competition of 360 entries (steers & heifers) from all breeds and crosses and she marbled 5! This was a phenomenal result, and our steers did a clean sweep in the daily weights for the Angus section and also marbled up to 5!
Here are some of the key highlights:
Highest EMA for a young heifer across all breeds and crosses (@96cm + marbled 5) - a full 6cm larger than any other heifer in the competition!
Equal highest EMA overall (matching a steer, with 360 entries in total)
2nd highest daily weight gain across all 360 entries, missing the champion by just 0.01kg/day
Won the weight section of Individual and pen for Angus steers with steers marbling up to 5
Placed 2nd & 3rd Overall for Steer and Heifer Pens
Entering commercially relevant competitions like these provide us a valuable opportunity to benchmark against not only Angus but also a wide range of other breeds and crosses, which reinforces that our breeding program remains commercially relevant and profitable for all sectors of the industry!
TEXAS GENETICS KICKING GOALS IN QUEENSLAND
From Kilcoy to Alpha, to Clermont to Injune
NOTHIN’ BUT BEEF DAY
A standout program with top -tier speakers making a real impact across the beef industry
Beef Day - hosted by Texas Angus, Warialda NSW
Thursday 9th July 9am - 4pm
Join us to hear from the latest in global beef markets, beef supply chains, alternative fertilisers, increasing on farm productivity through the latest Ag tech revolution and how digital marketing can increase beef producers bottom line. View Australia's largest display of sale bulls - 300 bulls will be penned and explore a wide range of beef trade displays showcasing different sectors of the industry whilst enjoying home‐cooked food & barista coffee.
Guest Speakers Include:
Dr Sally Auld - NAB’s Chief Economist who will provide the latest on financial and beef markets
Sarah Adams - Gallagher Manager of Strategy & Innovation (NZ) on the latest virtual fencing and how the latest Ag tech can improve paddock utilisation and drive farm profitability
Mort & Co Feedlot Panel - Stephen O’Brien (CEO), Marie Crawford (Senior Manager Agronomy) & Stuart Tighe (CEO Boolah Group) a major grain grower of the North West will discuss the advantages of utilising feedlot manure enhanced with biologicals
Wynand Snyman (CEO AuctionsPlus) & Paul Holmes (General Manager AuctionsPlus) will show how the digital age of connecting seedstock brands and commercial cattle will add value to online sales
NH Foods Panel - Tony Fitzgerald General Manager Whyalla Feedlot & Brett Williams General Manager of Oakey Exports will explore the whole beef chain, including what branded beef programs require from beef producers
Hamish McIntyre - Moolabah Agriculture St George QLD will provide valuable first-hand insights into the commercial realities of today’s beef industry
NH Foods’s Angus Reserve beef rolls will be prepared by Celebrity Chef Jason Roberts
More information: wendy@texasangus.com.au
Tickets $40 per person
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Ben Hiscox 0429 669 313
Scott Fotzgerald 0455 669 310
