Academy Wagyu

Academy Wagyu, Wagyu cattle, Armidale, NSW, sits in the New England region near Tamworth. Barbara Roberts-Thomson manages the herd across gently rolling pastures and follows guidelines set by the Australian Wagyu Association, with regular health screenings for bovine respiratory and reproductive health. For more than a decade they have refined bloodlines through rigorous sire selection and embryo transfer to ensure consistent carcass quality. The breeding program emphasizes marbling consistency, structural soundness and maternal traits, supported by genetic evaluations and on-farm audits.

Cattle graze in rotational paddocks and are handled daily to promote calm temperament and ease of management. Academy Wagyu’s sustainable approach integrates cover crops and native grasses to enrich soil health and foster biodiversity. Shelter and shade are available in well-maintained yards, and calves are introduced to feed gradually to support healthy growth. Visitors describe the operation as informative and caring, reflecting decades of experience in cattle husbandry.