Building Beef Industry Skills: 2025 Tocal Scholarship Winners Announced
Angus Australia is proud to announce the recipients of the Angus Foundation 2025 Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course Scholarships: Sophie Halliday, Dominic Edwards, Claire Foster, Will Hadley, and Zoe Puls.
These five enthusiastic individuals will attend the highly regarded Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course, held from 1st to 3rd December 2025 at Tocal Agricultural College, NSW, and facilitated by the Angus NSW Committee. Recognised as Australia’s leading hands-on beef cattle selection course, the program equips participants with essential skills in:
- Judging and selecting beef cattle
- Structural soundness assessment
- Interpreting and applying Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs)
- Evaluating market suitability across Bos Taurus, Bos Indicus, and crossbred cattle
The Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course provides a valuable learning experience for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the beef industry, combining expert-led training with opportunities to build meaningful industry connections.
As Scott Wright, CEO of Angus Australia explains, “This initiative is designed to broaden access to the course, helping individuals enhance their knowledge and skills in beef cattle selection and assessment, while also expanding their professional networks.”
He also highlighted the broader goals of the scholarship “These scholarships are made available through the Angus Foundation, and they are about more than just education. It’s about building confidence, encouraging leadership, and helping young people see the many pathways available to them in the beef industry” he said.
Each scholarship, valued at over $700, covers full course registration, accommodation, meals, and learning materials. Upon completion, recipients are required to submit a report outlining their experience and key takeaways, contributing to the broader knowledge base of the Angus Australia community.
Angus Australia congratulates Sophie, Dominic, Claire, Will, and Zoe on their selection and wishes them every success as they further develop their skills and contribute to the Australian beef industry.
