Waco Santa Gertrudis

Waco Santa Gertrudis is one of Australia's premier cattle studs, establishing a six-decade legacy of functional, high-performing beef genetics. Founded in 1965 by Alastair Bassingthwaighte and now managed by David and Suzanne Bassingthwaighte, the multi-generational family enterprise operates its main breeding nucleus out of Mungallala, Queensland. The stud's breeding philosophy focuses strictly on the commercial realities of the northern beef industry, prioritizing high fertility, structural correctness, docility, and the ability to thrive in harsh environments. These genetics are proven on a massive scale at Epenarra Station, their 658,000-acre pastoral holding in the Northern Territory. Consequently, Waco's annual bull sales at Mitchell remain highly anticipated fixtures on the pastoral calendar, consistently attracting top-tier producers seeking high-yielding, climate-adapted genetics.