Ep 21. Protecting Genetics with Cutting-Edge Animal Health

In this final episode of Season 1 of Beyond the Marbling, Lyndsey Douglas chats with Andrew Hallas and Dr. Matt Petersen from Zoetis about their important collaboration with the Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) to support DNA testing and the Progeny Test Program (PTP). Andrew and Matt highlight that reproductive health is fundamental to successful Wagyu production. Threats like Pesty Virus can impact herd fertility and calf survival, which in turn jeopardizes the accuracy and progress of genetic improvement efforts. This partnership between Zoetis and the AWA underscores how vital comprehensive animal health management is to advancing Wagyu breeding. By protecting reproductive performance, the PTP is able to provide breeders with dependable, cutting-edge genetic insights that fuel the ongoing growth and global success of Australian Wagyu.