Welcome
This site has been developed as a service by Queensalnd Primary Industries and Fisheries to assist the animal genetics industry to become more sustainable.
Australian tropical beef industry
Australia is one of the world’s most efficient producers of cattle and the world’s second largest exporter of beef. Australia has a national cattle herd of 28 million head which represents 2.9% of the world’s cattle total.
Australian tropical beef breeds
This section outlines the main Australian tropical beef breeds together with a breed description and contact details of each association. For information about sourcing genetics contact these associations.
Importing tropical beef genetics from Australia
A Checklist for international buyers wanting to import tropical livestock genetics from Australia.
Advantages of Australian tropical beef genetics
Australia’s tropical breeds offer the following advantages for those interested in sourcing genetics:
