Who we are and what we do

Marlea Angus is a self-replacing Angus breeding enterprise located at the foothills of the Barrington Tops mountain range in New South Wales, Australia. We are a family operation, currently operating over three properties at Barrington, Tibbuc and Bretti. Marlea Angus produces high-quality registered black Angus cattle that are designed for performance, resilience and eating quality.

The commercial arm of our business produces weaner steers, feeder steers and replacement heifers, while the registered arm serves as the nucleus to breed only the best-suited sires for our target markets.

Liam & Alissa

Mark & Marina

Billy & Tommy

Our Core Values

Objectivity - accurate, data driven decisions.
Structurally sound - claw shape and leg angles that don't cause problems for the animal.
Welfare - freedom from stress and disease.
Environment - committed to sustainability and protecting our land.
Quality product - versatile cattle with shape and growth for the backgrounder, carcass characteristics for the finisher and processor, and eating quality for the consumer.

Breeding Objectives

We select for:

Docility
Easy calving - but not excessively small BW
A strong growth pattern from birth - high 200d, 400d and 600d weight, but an moderate (frame score 6) mature cow.
A quality carcass makeup - large EMA and IMF% and average rib and rump fats.
Visual appeal - short slick coats, soft skin, width to the topline and a wide muscular rump with genuine muscle.

Where we fit in the big picture

At Marlea Angus our genetics focus on producing well-muscled, mid-maturing cattle that marble and score highly for MSA Index. We believe this makes for the most efficient and versatile Angus animal, suited to a range of finishing and marketing options.

Designing the best breeders

Our breeders are tough and resilient by design. The average Marlea cow is moderate framed, lives on unfertilised native grasses in light coastal soil, and maintains her body condition whilst providing us a heavy, soft skinned weaner. She goes in calf on her 1st or 2nd cycle and has feet you don't notice because they're not causing problems. She is quiet, calves without problems, and she has a slick, early shedding coat and strong head.