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Argentina in particular.”
Established presence in the
Australian and international markets
The company has very strong
relationships with its clients both
in Australia and other countries. It
already has a significant presence
in the USA where the Wagyu industry
is undergoing a growth period.
The company works closely with
producers and feedlots in Australia.
These include the Australian
Agricultural Company who are the
biggest cattle producer in Australia,
Rangers
Valley
feedlot
and
Macquarie Downs feedlot. Also the
live export trade through Edwards
Livestock.
Expertise in genetics
Bald Ridge Wagyu and Genetic
Edge Australia has a well-earned
reputation in the Wagyu industry. It
has used this to rapidly expand its
business in the country and make
deep forays in the international
markets. The embryos and semen
produced by the company are in
great demand and command high
prices.
“We have a very successful track
record with embryo collection. The
same with semen collection. The
other, more recent facet of our
business, is the production of sexed
embryos. Genetic Edge has very
good results with producing sexed
embryos.
Our premises are approved by
the Australian Quarantine and
Inspection Service (AQIS) and these
are audited every year.”
A family run business in
the international arena
EVERAGE