Wagyu South Africa Newsletter/Nuusbrief March/Maart 2020
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Wagyu South Africa Newsletter/Nuusbrief March/Maart 2020 Mission To transform the South African beef industry to be highly profitable with consumers demanding and enjoying a healthy premium eating experience. Missie Om die Suid-Afrikaanse beesvleisbedryf te transformeer om hoogs winsgewend te wees met verbruikers wat 'n gesonde premie-eetervaring eis en geniet Dear Fellow Wagyu members, On behalf of the Breed Improvement Committee and ABRI we are pleased to inform you that we have released the first set of EBV’s for SA Wagyu during March 2002. EBVs for all animals can be found on the website www.wagyu.org.za/ Database Search/ Animal Enquiry. This is a major milestone in our drive to have objective and independent EBV’s for our South African herd based on the data from our breeders. Some points to note regarding the evaluation. * A crossbreed genetic evaluation was conducted. This means that data from ALL animals are used in the evaluation. This include Fullblood, Purebred, F3, F2 and F1 crosses ensuring the most accurate genetic evaluation possible. * It is generally assumed that a breed can consider a genetic evaluation when it has at least 3000 records for a given trait. Wagyu SA has exceeded this number for birth and weaning weights and thus started the evaluation with the growth traits. As our data grows, we can expand to carcass and meat quality traits. * Though a Marbling EBV is given, the accuracies are low. * Carcass data from the MIJ and MasterBEEF have not not been used in this analysis. We are still working with ABRI to load this data onto the system in the correct format. * Herd profiles are automatically generated from the system and are placed into your Login folder. Each producer should have received a username (usually your herd ID) and a password. Contact the office (if you don’t have a password). Kind regards Johan De Vos (Chairman Wagyu Breed Improvement) Dr Michael Bradfield (CEO) Wagyu Breed Society) Geagte mede-Wagyu-telers, Namens die Rasverbeteringskomitee en ABRI is ons bly om u mee te deel dat die eerste stel BTW's vir SA Wagyu gedurende die afgelope week vrygestel is. BTW's vir alle geregistreerde diere kan gevind word op die genootskap se webwerf www.wagyu.org.za / “Database Search”/ “Animal Enquiry”. Dit is 'n belangrike mylpaal in ons strewe om objektiewe en onafhanklike BTW's vir ons Suid- Afrikaanse kudde te kry wat op die data van ons telers gebaseer is. 'n Paar punte om in ag te neem rakende die evaluasie. * 'n Genetiese kruisras-evaluasie is uitgevoer. Dit beteken dat data van ALLE diere in die evaluasie gebruik word, insluitend Volbloed, Suiwergeteelde, F3-, F2- en F1-kruise, wat die akkuraatheid van die genetiese evaluasie verhoog. * Daar word algemeen aanvaar dat 'n ras 'n genetiese evaluasie kan oorweeg wanneer dit ten minste 3000 rekords vir 'n gegewe eienskap het. Wagyu SA het hierdie getal vir geboorte- en speengewigte oorskry en het dus vir die groei- eienskappe met die genetiese evaluasie begin. Namate ons data groei, kan ons uitbrei na eienskappe soos karkas- en vleiskwaliteit. * Alhoewel 'n marmering BTW gegee word, is die akkuraatheid nog laag. * Karkasdata van die MIJ en MasterBEEF toepassing is nie in hierdie evaluasie gebruik nie. Ons werk nog steeds met ABRI om hierdie data in die regte formaat op die stelsel te laai. * Kuddeverslae word outomaties vanaf die stelsel gegenereer en in u aanlyn (Internet Solutions) profiel geplaas. Elke Wagyu teler het reeds hul gebruikersnaam (gewoonlik u kudde- ID) en 'n wagwoord ontvang. Kontak die kantoor as u nie 'n wagwoord het nie. Johan De Vos (Voorsitter: Wagyu rasverbetering) Dr Michael Bradfield (HUB) Wagyu Telers Genootskap ) From the Wagyu office Fortunately the work can continue without interruption during the Coronovirus shutdown. * All calf registrations and DNA forms (form 780) to be emailed to Ivonne [email protected] (cell 061 408 4123) *DNA samples (hair and TSU) to be couriered (only during this period) to 85 Martin st, Bloemspruit, Shannon 9364. Both Unistel and Zoonomics have indicated that they are open and will be processing DNA samples. * All performance records including CWB records to be sent to Elandri [email protected] (072 435 8229). * Account enquiries to be sent to Elandri [email protected]. * General enquiries to the CEO [email protected] (082 857 0961) * We encourage producers to use this Nationwide Shutdown as an opportunity to get your administrative management up to date i.e. your calves registered, DNA processed and weights & carcass data submitted. If you have more than 50 breeding cows consider implementing a herd management program. Vanaf die Wagyu-kantoor Gelukkig kan die werk, tydens die Cornavirus nasionale inpreking, sonder enige onderbreking aan ons lede voortgaan. * Alle kalfregistrasies en DNA-vorms (vorm 780) kan per e-pos aan Ivonne [email protected] gestuur word (cell 061 408 4123). * DNA-monsters (hare en TSU) kan asb in hierdie periode na Ivonne van Tonder, Martinweg 85, Bloemspruit, Shannon 9364 ge- kourier word. Beide Unistel en Zoonomics het aangedui dat hulle oop is en DNA-monsters vanaf die kantoor gaan verwerk. * Alle prestasiedata, insluitend CWB-rekords, kan aan Elandri [email protected] gestuur word (072 435 8229). * Rekening navrae kan aan Elandri [email protected] gestuur word. * Algemene navrae aan die HUB [email protected] (082 857 0961) *Ons moedig produsente aan om hierdie periode as 'n geleentheid te gebruik om u administratiewe bestuur op datum te kry. As u meer as 50 teelkoeie het, oorweeg dit om 'n kuddebestuursprogram te implementeer. Certified Wagyu Beef (CWB) Earlier this year CWB rolled out the Masterbeef App to all members. Since then the app has become available at six abattoirs. Together with the MIJ camera (that is currently being used at Cavalier and Morgan Beef Abattoirs) there have been over 550 images taken. The protocol for using the cameras have also been updated to ensure efficiency and assigning marble score correctly. The changes in protocol include: * Scanning of carcasses to take place 72 hours after slaughtering * The carcass core temperatures must be below 5°C before they can be scanned (Carcass temperature should be taken before quartering) * The grader needs to wait 30 minutes after the last carcass was quartered before scanning the carcasses * All images need to first be verified by the office before the results are sent to the producers via the abattoir. The office would like to assure its members that image scanning is still taking place during this lockdown period and is available to assist the graders via phone and/or video calls. We thank you for your ongoing support and loyal dedication during this challenging time and wish you, your family and employees good health. Gesertifiseerde Wagyu Beesvleis Vroeër hierdie jaar het CWB die Masterbeef App aan alle lede bekendgestel. Sedertdien is die App by ses slagpale beskikbaar geword. Tesame met die MIJ-kamera (wat tans by Cavalier en Morgan Beef slagpale gebruik word) is daar meer as 550 beelde geneem. Die protokol vir die gebruik van die kameras is ook opgedateer om doeltreffendheid te verseker en die marmerstelling korrek toe te ken. Die veranderinge in protokol sluit in: * Skandering van karkasse moet 72 uur na slagting plaasvind * Die karkas se kerntemperature moet onder 5 ° C wees voordat dit geskandeer kan word (karkas temperatuur moet geneem word voordat dit gekwart word) * Die graderder moet 30 minute wag nadat die laaste karkas gekwart is voordat die karkasse geskandeer kan word * Alle beelde moet eers deur die kantoor geverifieer word voordat die uitslae via die slagpale aan produsente gestuur word. Die kantoor wil sy lede verseker dat skandering nog steeds plaasvind gedurende hierdie inperkingsperiode en beskikbaar is om die gradeerders via telefoon- en / of video-oproepe by te staan. Ons bedank u vir u volgehoue ondersteuning en lojale toewyding gedurende hierdie uitdagende tyd en wens u, u gesin en werknemers goeie gesondheid toe. NAAM bord; Ideaal vir die ingang van die plaas of op die persieel. Bestel jou CWB naam bord by ELandri (072 435 8229) Certified Wagyu name board: Ideal for the farm enterance or on the property iteself. Order from Elandri (072 435 8229) Feedback from Australia (Nov 2019) by Georgina Jeurissen A Canadian, a Texan and a South African embark on a journey to eat their way through the Wagyu of Australia. This pretty much sums up my incredible Australian tour with Ken Kurosawatsu of Wagyu Sekai, Canada and Collin McElroy of Wagyu Farms and Rydaco, Texas. We were met at Brisbane Airport by Cameron Hewitt of HP Wagyu and Amanda Ryan of Coochin Wagyu. Our destination for the day was Macquarie Downs. At Macquarie we were taught the meaning of human spirit by Chantel and Anthony Winter. They are amid devastating drought following a terrible flood. There is no harvest for them, and they are bringing in most of the feed for their 900 feedlot animals and all the cows, bulls and calves. Nonetheless their animals look fantastic. Their genetics are of the best in the world and it certainly shows in the feedlot. Feeding for 500 days, they are attaining consistently excellent results on carcass size and marble score. The second part of our trip took us on an early plane from Brisbane to Melbourne and a long drive west through the magnificent winelands to the town of Millicent. Here is home of Scott de Bruin and Mayura Station. Scott’s achievements are nothing short of mind blowing. After 20 years of farming Wagyu he has built up a fullblood herd of 9000 head. There are around 3500 breeding cows and the same again in feedlot with weaners and backgrounding animals making up the rest. Every animal on the farm is large framed and brimming with marbling potential. Scott expects the best from his herd and is continuously pushing the envelope. Weaners are grown semi free range well into their traditional finishing phase and are lotted only for 270 days feeding here on a ‘hot” mix. They are weaned at 6 months and slaughtered at 24-25mnths. His Itoshigenami Jnr’s blood dominates for good reason. The bull’s stats are supreme. With 1124 progeny carcasses recorded he averages Ausmeat score: 9.12, eye muscle area: 102cm, and carcass weight: 424kg at 25mnths. Scott breeds for meat quality first, his remarkable genetics are a natural by-product of this. The final leg of our journey took us back to Sydney and out to the incredible, understated Takao Suzuki. He farms with his Wagyu in a much more traditional Japanese way; His calves are offered creep feed from the start, are weaned at 3 months and go straight into lot. His attention to their feed is here impeccable. He personally offers them three different types of hay along with their 16% protein grain ration. Takao judges the amount of feed given on an individual basis and moves them with great empathy to groups that suite their growth and personalities. His finisher ration is a cool mix of 12% protein. Cows live only on natural pasture, supported with a season appropriate lick block, and lucerne while lactating. During our travels we certainly did have the privilege of eating Wagyu every day. It’s offered on the menu of every restaurant, even our Quantas flight had it as a meal option. Each of our hosts served us outstanding steaks from their farms or regions. Most of the Wagyu beef on offer is fullblood and the quality is excellent. The subcutaneous fat is minimal, the marbling and tenderness is superb, and the flavour is remarkable and distinguishable from supplier to supplier. My take-away from the trip is; record carcass data, breed for beef quality and the genetics will follow . *. Georgina serves on the board of the Wagyu Society of South Africa
Transcript of Wagyu South Africa Newsletter/Nuusbrief March/Maart 2020
WagyuSouthAfricaNewsletter/NuusbriefMarch/Maart2020
MissionTotransformtheSouthAfricanbeefindustrytobehighlyprofitablewithconsumersdemandingand
enjoyingahealthypremiumeatingexperience.
MissieOmdieSuid-Afrikaansebeesvleisbedryftetransformeeromhoogswinsgewendteweesmet
verbruikerswat'ngesondepremie-eetervaringeisengeniet
DearFellowWagyumembers,
OnbehalfoftheBreedImprovementCommittee
andABRIwearepleasedtoinformyouthatwe
havereleasedthefirstsetofEBV’sforSAWagyu
duringMarch2002.EBVsforallanimalscanbe
found on the website www.wagyu.org.za/
DatabaseSearch/AnimalEnquiry.
This is a major milestone in our drive to have
objective and independent EBV’s for our South
African herd based on the data from our
breeders.
Somepointstonoteregardingtheevaluation.* A crossbreed genetic evaluation was
conducted. This means that data from ALL
animalsareusedintheevaluation.Thisinclude
Fullblood, Purebred, F3, F2 and F1 crosses
ensuring the most accurate genetic evaluation
possible.
* It is generally assumed that a breed can
consider a genetic evaluation when it has at
least 3000 records for a given trait. Wagyu SA
hasexceededthisnumberforbirthandweaning
weightsandthusstartedtheevaluationwiththe
growthtraits.Asourdatagrows,wecanexpand
tocarcassandmeatqualitytraits.
* Though a Marbling EBV is given, the
accuraciesarelow.
* Carcass data from the MIJ and MasterBEEF
havenotnotbeenusedinthisanalysis.Weare
stillworkingwithABRItoloadthisdataontothe
systeminthecorrectformat.
*Herdprofilesareautomaticallygeneratedfrom
thesystemandareplacedintoyourLoginfolder.
Each producer should have received a
username (usually your herd ID) and a
password.Contacttheoffice(ifyoudon’thavea
password).
Kindregards
Johan De Vos (Chairman Wagyu Breed
Improvement)
Dr Michael Bradfield (CEO) Wagyu Breed
Society)
Geagtemede-Wagyu-telers,
NamensdieRasverbeteringskomiteeenABRIis
ons bly om u mee te deel dat die eerste stel
BTW's vir SA Wagyu gedurende die afgelope
week vrygestel is. BTW's vir alle geregistreerde
diere kan gevind word op die genootskap se
webwerfwww.wagyu.org.za/“DatabaseSearch”/
“AnimalEnquiry”.
Dit is 'n belangrike mylpaal in ons strewe om
objektiewe en onafhanklike BTW's vir ons Suid-
Afrikaansekuddetekrywatopdiedatavanons
telersgebaseeris.
'n Paar punte om in ag te neem rakende dieevaluasie.*'nGenetiesekruisras-evaluasieisuitgevoer.Dit
betekendatdatavanALLEdiereindieevaluasie
gebruik word, insluitend Volbloed,
Suiwergeteelde, F3-, F2- en F1-kruise, wat die
akkuraatheid van die genetiese evaluasie
verhoog.
* Daar word algemeen aanvaar dat 'n ras 'n
genetiese evaluasie kan oorweeg wanneer dit
tenminste3000rekordsvir'ngegeweeienskap
het.WagyuSAhethierdiegetalvirgeboorte-en
speengewigte oorskry en het dus vir die groei-
eienskappe met die genetiese evaluasie begin.
Namate ons data groei, kan ons uitbrei na
eienskappesooskarkas-envleiskwaliteit.
*Alhoewel'nmarmeringBTWgegeeword,isdie
akkuraatheidnoglaag.
* Karkasdata van die MIJ en MasterBEEF
toepassing is nie in hierdie evaluasie gebruik
nie. Ons werk nog steeds met ABRI om hierdie
dataindieregteformaatopdiestelseltelaai.
* Kuddeverslae word outomaties vanaf die
stelsel gegenereer en in u aanlyn (Internet
Solutions) profiel geplaas. Elke Wagyu teler het
reeds hul gebruikersnaam (gewoonlik u kudde-
ID)en'nwagwoordontvang.Kontakdiekantoor
asunie'nwagwoordhetnie.
Johan De Vos (Voorsitter: Wagyu
rasverbetering)
Dr Michael Bradfield (HUB) Wagyu Telers
Genootskap)
FromtheWagyuofficeFortunatelytheworkcancontinuewithout
interruptionduringtheCoronovirusshutdown.
*AllcalfregistrationsandDNAforms(form780)
(cell0614084123)
*DNAsamples(hairandTSU)tobecouriered
(onlyduringthisperiod)to85Martinst,
Bloemspruit,Shannon9364.BothUnisteland
Zoonomicshaveindicatedthattheyareopen
andwillbeprocessingDNAsamples.
*AllperformancerecordsincludingCWBrecords
(0724358229).
*AccountenquiriestobesenttoElandri
*GeneralenquiriestotheCEO
[email protected](0828570961)
*Weencourageproducerstousethis
NationwideShutdownasanopportunitytoget
youradministrativemanagementuptodatei.e.
yourcalvesregistered,DNAprocessedand
weights&carcassdatasubmitted.Ifyouhave
morethan50breedingcowsconsider
implementingaherdmanagementprogram.
VanafdieWagyu-kantoorGelukkigkandiewerk,tydensdie
Cornavirusnasionaleinpreking,sonderenige
onderbrekingaanonsledevoortgaan.
*AllekalfregistrasiesenDNA-vorms(vorm780)
gestuurword(cell0614084123).
*DNA-monsters(hareenTSU)kanasbin
hierdieperiodenaIvonnevanTonder,
Martinweg85,Bloemspruit,Shannon9364ge-
kourierword.BeideUnistelenZoonomicshet
aangeduidathulleoopisenDNA-monsters
vanafdiekantoorgaanverwerk.
*Alleprestasiedata,insluitendCWB-rekords,
word(0724358229).
*RekeningnavraekanaanElandri
*AlgemenenavraeaandieHUB
[email protected](0828570961)
*Onsmoedigprodusenteaanomhierdie
periodeas'ngeleentheidtegebruikomu
administratiewebestuuropdatumtekry.Asu
meeras50teelkoeiehet,oorweegditom'n
kuddebestuursprogramteimplementeer.
CertifiedWagyuBeef(CWB)
Earlier this year CWB rolled out the Masterbeef
App to all members. Since then the app has
becomeavailableatsixabattoirs.Togetherwith
the MIJ camera (that is currently being used at
CavalierandMorganBeefAbattoirs)therehave
beenover550imagestaken.
The protocol for using the cameras have also
beenupdatedtoensureefficiencyandassigning
marblescorecorrectly.Thechangesinprotocol
include:
*Scanningofcarcassestotakeplace72hours
afterslaughtering
*Thecarcasscoretemperaturesmustbebelow
5°C before they can be scanned (Carcass
temperatureshouldbetakenbeforequartering)
*Thegraderneedstowait30minutesafterthe
last carcass was quartered before scanning the
carcasses
*Allimagesneedtofirstbeverifiedbytheoffice
before the results are sent to the producers via
theabattoir.
Theofficewouldliketoassureitsmembersthat
image scanning is still taking place during this
lockdown period and is available to assist the
gradersviaphoneand/orvideocalls.Wethank
you for your ongoing support and loyal
dedicationduringthischallengingtimeandwish
you,yourfamilyandemployeesgoodhealth.
GesertifiseerdeWagyuBeesvleis
VroeërhierdiejaarhetCWBdieMasterbeefApp
aan alle lede bekendgestel. Sedertdien is die
Appbysesslagpalebeskikbaargeword.Tesame
met die MIJ-kamera (wat tans by Cavalier en
Morgan Beef slagpale gebruik word) is daar
meeras550beeldegeneem.
Die protokol vir die gebruik van die kameras is
ookopgedateeromdoeltreffendheidteverseker
en die marmerstelling korrek toe te ken. Die
veranderingeinprotokolsluitin:
* Skandering van karkasse moet 72 uur na
slagtingplaasvind
*Diekarkassekerntemperaturemoetonder5°
Cweesvoordatditgeskandeerkanword(karkas
temperatuur moet geneem word voordat dit
gekwartword)
* Die graderder moet 30 minute wag nadat die
laaste karkas gekwart is voordat die karkasse
geskandeerkanword
* Alle beelde moet eers deur die kantoor
geverifieer word voordat die uitslae via die
slagpaleaanprodusentegestuurword.
Diekantoorwilsy ledeversekerdatskandering
nog steeds plaasvind gedurende hierdie
inperkingsperiode en beskikbaar is om die
gradeerders via telefoon- en / of video-oproepe
by te staan. Ons bedank u vir u volgehoue
ondersteuning en lojale toewyding gedurende
hierdie uitdagende tyd en wens u, u gesin en
werknemersgoeiegesondheidtoe.
NAAMbord;Ideaalvirdieingangvandieplaas
ofopdiepersieel.BesteljouCWBnaambordby
ELandri(0724358229)
CertifiedWagyunameboard:Idealforthefarm
enteranceoronthepropertyiteself.Orderfrom
Elandri(0724358229)
FeedbackfromAustralia(Nov2019)byGeorginaJeurissenACanadian,aTexanandaSouthAfricanembarkonajourneytoeattheirwaythroughtheWagyuof
Australia.ThisprettymuchsumsupmyincredibleAustraliantourwithKenKurosawatsuofWagyu
Sekai,CanadaandCollinMcElroyofWagyuFarmsandRydaco,Texas.
WeweremetatBrisbaneAirportbyCameronHewittofHPWagyuandAmandaRyanofCoochin
Wagyu.OurdestinationforthedaywasMacquarieDowns.
AtMacquarieweweretaughtthemeaningofhumanspiritbyChantelandAnthonyWinter.Theyare
amiddevastatingdroughtfollowingaterribleflood.Thereisnoharvestforthem,andtheyare
bringinginmostofthefeedfortheir900feedlotanimalsandallthecows,bullsandcalves.
Nonethelesstheiranimalslookfantastic.Theirgeneticsareofthebestintheworldanditcertainly
showsinthefeedlot.Feedingfor500days,theyareattainingconsistentlyexcellentresultson
carcasssizeandmarblescore.
ThesecondpartofourtriptookusonanearlyplanefromBrisbanetoMelbourneandalongdrive
westthroughthemagnificentwinelandstothetownofMillicent.HereishomeofScottdeBruinand
MayuraStation.Scott’sachievementsarenothingshortofmindblowing.After20yearsoffarming
Wagyuhehasbuiltupafullbloodherdof9000head.Therearearound3500breedingcowsandthe
sameagaininfeedlotwithweanersandbackgroundinganimalsmakinguptherest.Everyanimalon
thefarmislargeframedandbrimmingwithmarblingpotential.Scottexpectsthebestfromhisherd
andiscontinuouslypushingtheenvelope.Weanersaregrownsemifreerangewellintotheir
traditionalfinishingphaseandarelottedonlyfor270daysfeedinghereona‘hot”mix.Theyare
weanedat6monthsandslaughteredat24-25mnths.HisItoshigenamiJnr’sblooddominatesfor
goodreason.Thebull’sstatsaresupreme.With1124progenycarcassesrecordedheaverages
Ausmeatscore:9.12,eyemusclearea:102cm,andcarcassweight:424kgat25mnths.Scottbreeds
formeatqualityfirst,hisremarkablegeneticsareanaturalby-productofthis.
ThefinallegofourjourneytookusbacktoSydneyandouttotheincredible,understatedTakao
Suzuki.HefarmswithhisWagyuinamuchmoretraditionalJapaneseway;Hiscalvesareoffered
creepfeedfromthestart,areweanedat3monthsandgostraightintolot.Hisattentiontotheirfeedis
hereimpeccable.Hepersonallyoffersthemthreedifferenttypesofhayalongwiththeir16%protein
grainration.Takaojudgestheamountoffeedgivenonanindividualbasisandmovesthemwith
greatempathytogroupsthatsuitetheirgrowthandpersonalities.Hisfinisherrationisacoolmixof
12%protein.Cowsliveonlyonnaturalpasture,supportedwithaseasonappropriatelickblock,and
lucernewhilelactating.
DuringourtravelswecertainlydidhavetheprivilegeofeatingWagyueveryday.It’sofferedonthe
menuofeveryrestaurant,evenourQuantasflighthaditasamealoption.Eachofourhostsserved
usoutstandingsteaksfromtheirfarmsorregions.MostoftheWagyubeefonofferisfullbloodandthe
qualityisexcellent.Thesubcutaneousfatisminimal,themarblingandtendernessissuperb,andthe
flavourisremarkableanddistinguishablefromsuppliertosupplier.
Mytake-awayfromthetripis;recordcarcassdata,breedforbeefqualityandthegeneticswillfollow.
*.GeorginaservesontheboardoftheWagyuSocietyofSouthAfrica
