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The Angus Table

The Angus Table

著者： Scott Wright CEO Angus Australia
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  Welcome to the new look Angus Australia podcast. This season we'll be bringing you conversations designed to add real value to your business. As members of Angus Australia, you'll hear from the people across the breed and the wider beef industry sharing insights, stories, and ideas that really matter.Copyright © 2025, Angus Australia, All rights reserved.
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  • Data Ownership, Pedigree Integrity, and the Future of Genomics with Paul Flynn, Weatherbys Scientific

    Data Ownership, Pedigree Integrity, and the Future of Genomics with Paul Flynn, Weatherbys Scientific
    2026/05/18
    Summary of the episode:In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Paul Flynn, Director of Research and Development at Weatherbys Scientific, to discuss the beginning of a new genomic service provider relationship with Angus Australia. Paul shares insights from Weatherbys' remarkable 250-year family business legacy starting with thoroughbred stud books in the late 1700s, their evolution from mid-1980s laboratory in Ireland using molecular technologies for parentage verification to becoming multi-species genotyping service provider (bovine, equine, ovine, canine, aqua shrimp). Scott and Paul discuss Weatherbys’ data ownership philosophy keeping customer control and the agnostic integration approach with multiple evaluation platforms, SNP chip capabilities and their capacity to process 100,000 samples per week. They finish their conversation discussing the opportunities AI brings for the management and interrogation of massive datasets, and the importance of values to a 7th generation family business like Weatherbys.So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for insights on the Weatherbys Scientific Partnership.Key topics covered:How Weatherbys' 250-year legacy began with James Weatherby's late 1700s thoroughbred stud book evolving from mid-1980s Ireland laboratory using molecular technologies to a global multi-species genotyping service provider.Why Weatherbys differentiates by staying in their lanem prioritising data ownership with customers, and maintaining agnostic integration with multiple evaluation platforms without competing in evaluation servicesHow the Angus Australia partnership came to be, with technology now aligning perfectly to cover full the suite from workhorse chips to niche traits as standard capabilitiesA glimpse into the scale of Weatherbys capacity, exemplified in their Irish Cattle Breeding Federation partnership,aiming to genotype 2.4M newborn calves annually (currently 1M+/year) with infrastructure handling 100,000 samples/weekWhat the Versa 85K SNP chip delivers through genome-wide coverage across 29 autosomal chromosomes, ISAG standardised panels, trait markers, and standalone complex mutation testsWhy high throughput capability matters with multiple equipment units providing contingency, lean turnaround times, ISAG rank one laboratory status, and ISO 17025 accreditation with quality management system.The opportunities AI presents for automating massive dataset interrogation using annotated databases to drive discovery rate, requiring accurate algorithms and managing fear factors through education about long-term breeding gainsThe equine paradigm moment with ISAG approving SNP panels enabling the community to move from traditional microsatellites to genomic uptake, traveling the journey bovine traveled 10-15 years agoThe importance of Weatherbys values built over 250 years, including trust, integrity and governance as seventh-generation family businessPaul's memorable beef experience at Shane Ross' Cottage Restaurant in Armidale plus his book recommendation "The Cow Book" by John Connell.Relevant links mentioned in the episode:Weatherbys Scientific Australia https://www.weatherbysscientific.com.au/The Cow Book: A Story of Life on a Family Farm by John ConnellContact details:This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn + +Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + CREDITS:Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.auProducer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.auAudio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at https://perkdigital.com.au
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    57 分
  • Episode 26 | Family Business, Global Expansion and Supply Chain Ownership, with Darren Thomas, Thomas Foods International

    Episode 26 | Family Business, Global Expansion and Supply Chain Ownership, with Darren Thomas, Thomas Foods International
    2026/05/04
    In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Darren Thomas, Group Managing Director of Thomas Foods International.Darren shares insights from humble 1985 livestock trading beginnings with father Chris to now three-generation family involvement including his children Jack, Ned and Chloe. Scott and Darren explore the 1990s early Angus connection, the brand evolution of Angus Pure, his supply chain ownership strategy, and the ongoing innovation and expansion at home and abroad.They discuss livestock as core competency, processing as core business, the Angus breed delivering what it promises, opportunities for young people in agriculture, and family business tenure creating competitive advantage with global customers.So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for insights on building Australia's second largest red meat processor while remaining proudly family-ownedKey topics covered:Thomas Foods International growth from 1985 livestock trading/service kill beginnings to Australia's second largest red meat processor and largest sheep/lamb processor exporting to 80-85 countries with five Australian plantsThe journey to being a three-generation family business, the value of being a generational supplier with strong customer relationships, and remaining proudly family owned when the other top processors are all foreign-ownedThe supply chain ownership strategy of owning everything between farmer and end user retailer for efficiency, which allows higher farmer payments and customer value, as well as better control and decision making Thomas Foods’ early Angus connection in the 1990s and how Darren created marketing options for South East producersThe brand evolution of Angus Pure from Certified Black partnership to developing their own 100% Angus positioning, achieving US market success, and launching Mount Shank premium brandWhy the Angus breed succeeded by backing up great marketing with actual product performance through society research and seed stock suppliers/farmers collaborating for genetic improvementWhy attention to detail and simplicity matter as Thomas Foods' philosophy from home to operations, with people as the foundation and educating for better outcomes.How Thomas Foods is expanding globally with second US and European plant building, Middle East and India operations developing, as well as a $380M Australian capital expenditure to modernise facilitiesThe challenge of over-regulation and export certification costs pushed onto processors, with regulation supporting brand quality but increasing costs and thereby reducing competitivenessWhy Thomas Foods takes a cautious approach to MLA multibreed evaluation by using Angus as best practice case study without reinventing the wheelWhy young people have wonderful opportunities in agriculture beyond primary production including AgTech/robotics/data science/AI/pharmaceuticals, with industry unity making it easier than when Darren startedRelevant links mentioned in the episode:Thomas Foods International https://thomasfoods.com/Contact details:This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn + +Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + CREDITS:Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.auProducer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.auAudio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at https://perkdigital.com.au
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    50 分
  • Episode 25 | Building Rural Businesses: From Wilshire and Co to Agricon with Todd Wilshire

    Episode 25 | Building Rural Businesses: From Wilshire and Co to Agricon with Todd Wilshire
    2026/04/27

    In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Todd Wilshire, managing director of Agricon and former owner of Wilshire and Co, for a comprehensive conversation about building successful agricultural businesses.

    Todd shares insights from his journey studying agronomy at Gatton, returning after travelling to grow the family's Tenterfield produce store into a six-location group sold to Pursehouse Rural, and the strategic acquisition and subsequent growth of animal nutrition company Agricon.

    Todd and Scott discuss key business lessons about having a vision and staying patient, as well as the importance of diversification, team building, strong supplier relationships, finding market gaps, and why face-to-face relationships still beat online shopping.

    So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for insights on rural entrepreneurship and creating value in agricultural supply chains.

    Contact details:

    This podcast is proudly brought to you by Angus Australia https://www.angusaustralia.com.au/

    +Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X + LinkedIn +

    +Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + X +

    CREDITS:

    Host: Scott Wright, CEO. Get in touch via email ceo@angusaustralia.com.au

    Producer: Mel Strasburg mel.strasburg@angusaustralia.com.au

    Audio editing and post-production: Ellen Ronalds Keene at https://perkdigital.com.au
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    58 分
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