Tradition honoured.
Dedicated excellence.
Circle 8 is a family‑run Wagyu stud nestled in the cool-climate Southern Highlands near Goulburn, NSW, producing premium Fullblood Wagyu genetics for progressive breeders and discerning diners around the world
Semen sales from calving ease genius T338 are available to order
We have prioritised selecting bulls for larger scrotal size (SS) to enhance fertility and improve overall profitability in our cow herd.
2026 Fullblood Wagyu Bull Sale
Premium Wagyu genetics go under the hammer at our annual live & online sale.
Secure the next generation of marbling, fertility and yield‑driven sires bred for Australian conditions.
The lot catalogue and video previews will drop in March 2026.
RECENT SALES NEWS
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$95K heifer headlines 2025 Elite Wagyu Sale - LTCF23U300
The 2025 AWA Elite Wagyu Sale, held during the WagyuEdge’25 Conference in Perth, was a standout event celebrating premium Wagyu genetics. Circle8 Fullblood Wagyu was proud to see our heifer, Lot 1 CIRCLE8 AIZAKURA U300, achieved the top price of $95,000—a strong endorsement of our data-driven, purpose-bred program.
With 44 elite lots on offer, including bulls, females, semen and embryos backed by EBVs, pedigree, and full health records, the sale confirmed the strength and direction of the Wagyu industry and our place in it.
Top 1% for Breeder Feeder Index +$670
Top 1% for Marble Score
Top 1% for Marble Fineness -
2025 Fullblood Wagyu Bull Sale – Results
On 2 May 2025, 41 Fullblood Wagyu bulls were offered live from the Tamworth Powerhouse Hotel and streamed via AuctionsPlus. The sale drew strong demand from both commercial and seedstock buyers, with a top price of $30,000 and a sale average of $15,700.
Lot 4 topped the sale and stood out for his industry-leading performance:
Top 1% for Breeder Feeder Index +$667 or 2.7 times the breed average
Top 1% for Marble Score (2.5 times the breed average)
Top 5% for Carcase Weight (3 times the breed average)This exceptional sire is a full brother to the top-selling lot at the 2025 Elite Wagyu Sale, adding further confidence in the strength and consistency of his genetics. The result reflects our commitment to breeding purpose-driven Wagyu with real-world value—high fertility, exceptional eating quality and performance backed by data.
We honour the legacy of the original Japanese exporters by safeguarding breed integrity at every step
At 800m elevation, our temperate pastures and low-stress, welfare-focused management support natural growth, fertility and carcase quality—delivering consistent results while caring for the land and livestock.
We actively trial and adopt emerging technologies, from objective carcase imaging and genomic tools to precision pasture management, all aimed at improving eating quality, sustainability and profitability across the Wagyu supply chain.
Economically relevant traits come first—fertility, calving ease, marbling and yield—because they drive profitability at every stage of the production chain.
Backed by relentless data capture and full transparency, every animal is benchmarked through Wagyu BREEDPLAN EBVs, comprehensive phenotypic recording and strict structural and health assessments.
