NB Genetics, Media Release, 24 February 2025
A new terminal line of beef genetics which produces maximum productivity, efficiency, and sustainability has been successfully bred in Australia for the first time.
Queensland cattle producers Nick and Kate Boshammer of NB Genetics reached a milestone over the weekend, confirming the birth of Australia’s first NuEra T14 calves — an Angus hybrid line providing an unmatched product of growth, extreme feed efficiency and tremendous carcass quality.
This marks a significant achievement in their partnership with ABS, which has allowed Nick and Kate to breed these elite, embryo transfer bulls with some of the most advanced genetics available.
Backed by over two decades of ABS progeny feed intake data, the NuEra T14 genetic line has proven to produce calves that are born unassisted, grow rapidly to weaning and continue that trajectory through harvest with superior carcass results.
It’s a major step in introducing the genetic line to Australian beef producers.
“Our NuEra line is for those commercial cattle producers looking to add more terminal profitability traits in their calf crop,” said Nick Boshammer, owner of NB Genetics. “We are so excited to be able to connect commercial beef producers directly to the newest genetics and technology on the market,” says Nick.
In May last year, NB Genetics took a huge step forward by implanting NuEra T14 male sexed embryos into recipient cows, straight from the ABS research and development facility in Wisconsin, USA.
ABS’ partnership with NB Genetics has involved many “long conversations” according to ABS technical and genetic services representative Matt Aikenhead.
“It’s been fun, and we sensed Nick and Kate’s enthusiasm about bringing NuEra to Australia right away,” he said. “Nick knows what type of bulls he wants to produce for his clients to deliver the best solutions as they endeavour to raise a calf crop while making better beef,” Matt said.
“These calves will be a great addition to our herd. It opens us up to a genetic pool without any limitations, to focus on what’s really important in terminal feeder cattle – growth, efficiency, and meat quality,” says Nick.
As the first in Australia to have the NuEra breed in their herd, Nick and Kate plan to sell them as 17-month-old NB Genetics AngusX bulls at their annual bull sale next year. And harvest offspring once the herd grows in size.
“In August 2026, we’ll proudly be presenting our first offering of NB Genetics AngusX bulls. Our goal has always been to help cattle producers attain unmatched growth, extreme feed efficiency, and tremendous carcass quality. With our 2026 Bull Sale that goal will be taken to a whole new level as we proudly present our first offering of NB Genetics AngusX bulls,” said Nick.
To learn more about NB Genetics/ABS NuEra, visit www.nbgen.com.au/nuera.
