Tropical Composites

Tropical Composite cattle are bred by combining traditional tropical breeds, such as Brahman, with temperate breeds like Angus, Shorthorn, or Hereford. This blend harnesses the best traits from each, producing cattle suited to northern Australia’s hot climate.

Tropical Composites are bred for traits such as fertility, growth and parasite resistance, while incorporating genetics for productivity and meat quality. Modern breeding programs use performance recording tools such as BREEDPLAN to identify and select the best animals based on fertility, growth, and carcass traits.

Genomic Testing for Tropical Composite Cattle

We are proud to offer a variety of affordable, accessible and accurate genomic testing solutions to suit Tropically adapted cattle.

We invest in cutting-edge technologies that empower producers to make breeding decisions that are faster, smarter, and more profitable.

Tropical Composite Testing Options

Cattle Parentage Verification

Cattle parentage testing uses DNA analysis to accurately identify the sire and dam of an animal. By comparing genetic markers from calves and potential parents, the test provides a reliable confirmation of pedigree, helping producers to:

Improve breeding accuracy
Preserves the integrity of breeding records
Enables efficient herd management
Identifies underperforming animals, educating culling decisions
Long term genetic improvement within herds

Bovine VERSA 85K

A perfect fit for Tropical Composite cattle, the Bovine VERSA 85K has demonstrated strong performance in tropically adapted breeds. Featuring 85,000 SNPs covering both Bos indicus and Bos taurus content, this chip is designed to improve accuracy in genetic evaluations for purebred and composite cattle alike—delivering real, measurable value on farm.