We divide our breeding programs into four areas - Fullblood, Dairy, Polled and Red with some overlap between the groups. Number 8 Wagyu strongly believe in breeding using performance tested genetics and, while the Breedplan system is not perfect, we place significant emphasis on EBVs. However, we try to retain a balanced approach too and we will not (for example) use sires that have extreme IMF figures based largely on genomic data - particularly if other traits (such as growth) are forecast to be low.

All of our cattle have EBV's based on Ancestry and Genomics through the AWA - the Australian Wagyu Association.

Our breeding criteria for all cattle are

• High IMF (marbling)

• Good growth

• High EMA (Eye Muscle Area)

• High Marble Fineness

• Easy Management - temperament, health, legs, feet