Bred to perform
built for profit

Santa Gertrudis thrive across Australia's toughest conditions - delivering adaptability, performance, and profit to your herd.

Born from Necessity

Developed By Excellence

Santa Gertrudis cattle were developed to thrive in Australia’s toughest conditions, delivering higher production even in harsh environments. As one of the nation’s leading breeds, they excel in crossbreeding, weight-for-age growth, food conversion efficiency, and daily weight gain.

The Santa Gertrudis Breeders’ (Australia) Association champions the breed’s strengths, promoting its benefits while upholding and advancing the elite standards defined by our classification system.

Why Santa Gertrudis

Breeding with or grading up your herd with Santa Gertrudis will provide a range of benefits.
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Mature Cows
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A large beef breed

Mature bulls weigh from 900 kg. Mature cows weigh 630-725 kg

Adaptability

Adapt easily and quickly to a wide range of climatic conditions.

Hardiness

Good foragers and exceptional longevity.

Fewer production problems

Easy and strong calves, and high resistance to many common issues.

Mothering Ability

High quality milk and excellent maternal instinct.

Santa Gertrudis cow and calf in a field

Marketability from grain or pasture

Consistently high weight gains either on pasture or feedlot.

High Carcass Cutability & Salvage Value

Large mature size and high yielding carcass.

Poll Cattle

acceptable under the Standard of Excellence either horned or polled.

Babysitting

Mothering instinct means a few cows tend multiple calves while the others graze.

Sales & Events

2 Santa Gertrudis Bulls in pasture

Upcoming Sales

  • Stud Sale

2025 Summerland Sale, Casino NSW

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  • Commercial Sale

2025 Burnett Livestock Weaner Sale, Biggenden QLD

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  • Stud Sale

2025 Glenalbyn / Munnabah Sale, Wellington NSW

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Events & Field Days

RESCHEDULED 2025 SGBAA Judging School – Yulgilbar

  04/07/2025 2:00 pm to 06/07/2025 2:00 pm

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2025 Benelkay Santas Open Day

  01/08/2025 9:00 am to 01/08/2025 4:00 pm

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2025 Hardigreen Park Open Day

  02/08/2025 10:00 am to 02/08/2025 3:00 pm

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News & Updates

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Santa Express June 2025

Welcome to the June 2025 Edition of Santa Express! We’re thrilled to bring you the latest updates, news, and community highlights in this vibrant issue of Santa Express. Whether you’re looking for

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Santa Gertrudis Feedlot Trial 2025

Santa Gertrudis Feedlot Trial 2025 The first-ever Santa Gertrudis Feedlot Trial is underway at Pakaderinga Feedlot, bringing together 148 head of cattle and strong support from producers and industry partners. This initiative

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