Confidence Building Across the Angus Sector

As we move further into the year, confidence across the Angus industry continues to strengthen. Improved seasonal conditions across many regions, combined with firm cattle prices and tightening supply pipelines, are reinforcing the value of disciplined breeding programs built on performance, structure and data integrity.

For seedstock producers, the focus is clearly shifting from short-term reactions to longer-term genetic decisions. Commercial producers are increasingly selective, asking harder questions about fertility, calving ease, cow efficiency and carcase consistency — not just raw growth.

This trend aligns strongly with the direction Pavey Angus has taken over recent years.

Demand Signals Remain Encouraging

Despite broader economic uncertainty, demand for quality Angus genetics remains resilient. Feedlots and processors continue to reward cattle that deliver predictable performance, carcase weight, feed efficiency and eating quality.

The clear message coming back through the supply chain is that functional, fertile cattle with balanced performance profiles are outperforming extremes — particularly those cattle that can convert feed efficiently while maintaining structural soundness and longevity.

At Pavey Angus, this reinforces our emphasis on:

• Moderate birth weights with genuine calving ease

• Strong early growth that carries through to carcase

• Maternal strength, fertility and cow longevity

• Structural correctness to support long-term productivity

• Data-driven selection underpinned by Angus Australia TACE

Breeding Decisions That Stand the Test of Time

Recent mating decisions and genetic selections within the Pavey Angus herd reflect a deliberate strategy rather than chasing trends. The focus remains on building depth and consistency across cow families while layering in proven sire lines that complement our females rather than overpower them.

Rather than selecting for single-trait outliers, emphasis continues to be placed on balanced EBV profiles, structural integrity and animals that suit commercial production systems across a wide range of environments.

This approach is particularly relevant as producers look beyond the next season and consider herd rebuilding, replacement females and long-term profitability.

Why Balance Matters More Than Ever

In a tightening production environment, cattle that require excessive inputs or management quickly expose their weaknesses. The Angus cattle that continue to perform are those that:

• Get in calf early

• Calve unassisted

• Maintain condition

• Produce market-ready progeny consistently

• Remain sound and productive over multiple years

These traits do not happen by accident. They are the result of disciplined breeding decisions, objective measurement and a willingness to prioritise functionality over fashion.

Looking Ahead

As the year progresses, the focus at Pavey Angus remains firmly on:

• Preparing the next generation of bulls and females for future offerings

• Continuing to analyse progeny performance as data matures

• Refining mating decisions to strengthen maternal and carcase consistency

• Ensuring every breeding decision supports long-term commercial relevance

The outlook for Angus cattle remains positive, but the producers who will benefit most are those who stay committed to structure, fertility and measured genetic progress.

Pavey Angus remains focused on breeding cattle that work — not just on paper, but in the paddock and through the supply chain.

Pavey Angus

Breeding Angus cattle with purpose, balance and performance.