Congratulations to our Ralph Lee for being voted in as a Board member for the American Wagyu Association!  Having Ralph on the National board of directors will be a great benefit for our Texas Wagyu Association.  He will officially begin serving on January 1, 2010.

 

The convention was a very exciting event and provided a great networking opportunity to meet up with old friends and to meet new friends.  It was also good as a learning opportunity as many of the concurrent sessions were very informative and provided attendees with relevant, up-to-date information.  Michael Beattie, Executive Secretary from the Australian Wagyu Association held a session on their ABRI Breed Plan and online registration web solution.  I believe we will see the American Wagyu Association adopt the ABRI solution soon. 

 

The sale was very small and there were not many buyers in attendance.  However, it was a good opportunity for buyers to pick up some top genetics at resonable prices.  Fullblood heifer lots ranged from $9,500 to $4,600.  Fullblood and Purebred bull lots ranged from $7,600 to $1,900.  Fullblood pregnancies ranged from $2,600 to $1,800.  One flush sold for $1,300.  Fullblood embryo lots ranged from $4,250 to $800 (Takeda genetics brought a significant premium).  Two semen packages sold for $9,400 and $2,700.