Recipients of the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment course announced
Angus Australia is delighted to announce the five recipients of this year’s Angus Foundation scholarships to attend the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment Course. Widely recognised as the most practical and hands-on beef cattle selection course in Australia, the three-day program is run by the Angus NSW State Committee at Tocal College in the Hunter Valley, giving young Angus enthusiasts the chance to develop their cattle assessment and stock judging skills alongside experienced industry professionals. Congratulations to Lacey Millar, Josh Emmott, Jack Aitken-Cade, Isabelle Preston and Ella Christie, who were selected from a strong field of applicants for their passion for the Angus breed and their commitment to building a future in the Australian beef industry. We look forward to seeing them put their new skills to work.
My name is Lacey Millar and I am 16 years old. I grew up on a beef cattle farm in West Gippsland and have helped out on the farm from a young age, whether it was rearing calves with Mum or feeding cows with Dad.
In 2025, I attended the National Angus Youth Roundup and it opened my eyes to better cattle and better breeding, which inspired me to start the Millview Angus stud.
I purchased six head, including my ballot heifer from the Roundup, and I now have 12 head in the Millview Angus herd.
I am wanting to continue improving my knowledge and skills with Angus cattle, and I’m looking forward to doing that through this amazing opportunity Angus Australia has provided.
Hi, my name is Josh Emmott, I’m 22 and I have a strong passion for the agricultural industry and the Angus breed.
Attending agricultural college for my final three years of secondary school boosted my love and passion for the agricultural industry. I have a passion for the Angus breed and I’m looking forward to challenging myself, building my knowledge and using what I learn to help others along the way.
My name is Isabelle Preston and I am a first-year student at the University of New England in Armidale. Currently, I am studying Rural Science with a major in genetics.
I do not come from a farming background, however, I have completed work experience at Waverley Station, King Island, and Fig Tree Park Angus. My interest and passion for meat judging has developed since also completing work experience at a butcher’s shop.
My goal is to gain as much experience and knowledge as I can, so that in the future, I can become a leader within the beef industry.
My name is Jack Aitken-Cade, and I live in New Zealand. I have a strong passion for agriculture, particularly Angus stud breeding and cattle genetics. I am currently a second-year cadet at Smedley Station, a training farm where I have developed practical skills in livestock management, pasture management, animal health, fencing, machinery operation, and leadership.
At the end of this year, I plan to attend Lincoln University to study a Bachelor of Agriculture.
My long-term goal is to own or manage a successful Angus stud, producing high-quality, structurally sound cattle with outstanding genetics.
My name is Ella Christie and I work at Stockyard Beef in a technical, research and analytical role. I completed a Bachelor of Biotechnology at The University of Queensland, followed by Honors research in livestock genomics and reproductive performance.
Outside of work, I run my own Angus herd and have recently joined the Angus Youth Roundup Committee.
I have a strong passion for cattle breeding and the future of the Australian beef industry. I am particularly interested in bringing practical cattle knowledge together with research and genetic information to improve breeding decisions and contribute to the continued development of the Angus breed.
