Youth Excellence Shines at the Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition 2025
The Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition has concluded, showcasing the extraordinary skills, knowledge, and passion of young cattle enthusiasts from around the globe. This highly anticipated event, held as part of the Neogen World Angus Forum, brought together the next generation of Angus industry leaders to compete in a series of rigorous challenges that tested their practical abilities, breed knowledge, and leadership skills.
12 teams took part from around the globe; Angus Australia Team Spinifex, Angus Australia Team Saltbush, Red Angus Society of Australia Team, Angus New Zealand Team Legacy, Angus New Zealand Team Infinity, Canadian Angus Team Oh Canada, Canadian Angus Team Canada Eh, American Angus Association Team, Czech Republic Team, United Kingdom and Ireland Team, Barbarians Team Southern Cross and Barbarians Team Universal.
Over the course of the Neogen World Angus Forum and its affiliated events, participants engaged in a range of activities, including cattle judging, parading, debates, head to heads challenges, meat judging, team building activities and more all designed to assess their understanding of Angus cattle breeding and their broader grasp of the beef industry. The competition provided an unparalleled platform for these aspiring young leaders to connect, learn, and push their skills to new heights.
The impressive performances seen throughout the competition have highlighted the remarkable potential within the youth sector of the Angus community, reinforcing the importance of fostering the next generation of industry leaders. The 2025 World Angus Youth Competition has not only celebrated the outstanding achievements of its participants but has also set the stage for a bright future in the Angus industry.
Zoetis World Angus Youth Competition Results
Marketing – Social Media Reel
1st: Canada Eh
2nd: British & Irish Lions
3rd: NZ Infinity
Steer Your Story
1st: Team USA
2nd: British & Irish Lions & Red Angus Australia (tied)
3rd: Saltbush
Stock Handling
1st: NZ Legacy
2nd: Red Angus Australia
3rd: Team USA
Agribusiness
1st: Red Angus Australia & Saltbush (tied)
2nd: Team USA
3rd: NZ Legacy
Team Spirit Awards
- Taylah Hobbs
- Sophie Halliday
- Ellie Westaway
The Debate
Champions: British & Irish Lions
Reserve Champions: Team USA
Individual Champion: Jonwyn Ayres
Outstanding Contributor Awards
- Oisin Keogh
- Erik Seyto Prayoga
- Fika Hidayani
Willie McLaren Memorial Quaich
Jonwyn Ayres
Module Section Champion Team
Champions: Red Angus Australia
Reserve Champions: NZ Legacy
3rd: Angus Australia Spinifex
Stockman’s Challenge Champion Team
Champions: Angus Australia Team Saltbush
Reserve Champions: Red Angus Australia
3rd: British & Irish Lions
Junior Judging
Champions: Angus Australia Team Spinifex
Reserve Champions: Canada Eh
Individual Champion: Garrett Liebreich
Reserve: Kodie Doetzel
3rd: Lilli Stewart
4th: Nicolas Verry
5th: James Morrison
Teys & Greenstock Yield and Quality Quest
Champions: Angus Australia Team Spinifex
Reserve Champions: Angus Australia Team Saltbush
3rd: Oh Canada
Handlers Overall
Champions: Canada Eh
Reserve Champions: Team USA
Individual Parader Champion – Hillary Sauder
Individual Parader Reserve Champion – Jonwyn Ayres
Spirit of Angus Award
James Morrison
Runner up – Matilda Salter
Overall Team Placings
Grand Champion Team: Team USA
Reserve Champion Team: Angus Australia Team Spinifex
3rd: British & Irish Lions
4th: Red Angus Australia
Images by Branded Ag – World Angus Forum 2025 Photos
