Through the collection and analysis of extensive feedback from progeny testing, Te Mania Angus genetics have played a pivotal role in the Angus shift to become the most sought after breed in Australia, at every level of the beef production chain.
Our bulls and cows are run in large mobs under strict commercial conditions, providing clients with sound, docile, highly fertile cattle with calving ease and high growth rates. An unwavering focus on carcase quality helps clients meet specifications for the premium market right throughout the beef supply chain.
Te Mania Angus was a pioneer of objective measurement and continues to embrace and implement the latest research and technology. It provides a conception to consumption success story that involves commercial producers, feedlotters, branded products and the five-star restaurant trade.
Our 2000-head breeding herd is run under commercial conditions, producing sound, highly fertile and docile cattle. Genetic focus is applied to calving ease, growth, carcase quality and structure, while constant research is undertaken to maximise efficiencies. Recent on-farm research has involved monitoring heifer puberty, and net feed intake.
Bull sales are held each March and September at the Mortlake, Victoria headquarters, and in August, at Walgett, NSW. Volume lines of bulls are sold by private sale.
Te Mania Angus sires are available for lease through the progeny test and marketing alliance, Team Te Mania. This coalition of 40+ herds across SA, Vic, NSW and Qld sell premium lines of steers to backgrounders and lot feeders, and highly efficient females through feature online sales.
Semen from proven Te Mania sires is available through AI Resellers.
Senior stud cows, including ET donors, representing some of the herd’s most successful maternal lines are available.
Te Mania Angus practices sustainable farming, ensuring the land is improved for generations to come. Waterways and native bush which act as shelter-belts are fenced off, and natural farm inputs are used to nourish the soil.
We are convinced that profitability should be seen as a trait, and that success is heritable. At every stage, the beef cattle supply chain targets profitability, and this gives us a more concise target for which to aim.