Inside view of NZ Wagyu pioneers Brownrigg's genomics program

Shan Goodwin
Updated July 6 2022 - 1:16pm, first published June 29 2022 - 2:00pm
PIONEERING: Livestock at Wagyu Breeders Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Brownrigg Agriculture, one of New Zealand's largest farming operations.
PIONEERING: Livestock at Wagyu Breeders Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Brownrigg Agriculture, one of New Zealand's largest farming operations.

AN independent genomic evaluation program developed for the Wagyu portfolio at one of New Zealand's largest private farming operations, Brownrigg Agriculture, is delivering impressive year-on-year genetic improvement across a range of key carcase traits.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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