In this episode of The Angus Table, Scott Wright sits down with Grant Garey, GM Feedlots at Teys Australia and President of the Australian Lotfeeders Association, for a conversation about feedlot industry evolution, supply chain partnerships, and global market dynamics.
Grant shares his 30 year career journey progressing from cattle station background through Sandalwood Feedlot and Cargill to lead Teys' three-feedlot operation managing 4,000 head/week and processing 35,000 cattle nationally.
Scott and Grant discuss how the feedlot industry has scaled dramatically—1.7M head on feed nationally, 80% growth over 10 years, now core infrastructure rather than supplementary. Grant advocates for balanced genetics (performance plus marbling, avoiding extremes) and long-term supplier partnerships built on honesty and consistency.
Grant explains ALFA's role as the peak industry body for feedlot sector, including government advocacy, R&D investment, and industry capability development.
With global demand strong but market access challenges ongoing, Grant sees opportunity ahead and emphasises reducing variability and achieving consistency as keys to progress.
So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for this conversation about feedlot infrastructure, supply chain partnerships, and market opportunity.
Key topics covered:
Grant's 30 year journey from stud background to leading Teys' three-feedlot operation feeding and processing tens of thousands of cattle weekly
Teys Australia’s Global reach, and how they route Australian beef cuts strategically across US, Asia, and domestic markets to maximise value and meet diverse demand.
Why the Angus breed anchors Teys' grain-fed, grass-fed, and organic production, including the flagship Certified Angus brand.
Current market opportunities: US grain-fed demand grows despite supply constraints, while Southeast Asian markets collectively rival established regions.
How supplier partnerships drive success at Teys, including long-term relationships built on honesty and consistency, with 25-year weekly commitments demonstrating durability.
The importance of balanced genetics: feedlot performance, marbling, yield, and health must progress together rather than in competition with each other.
The transformation of the feedlot industry–including 80% growth in a decade–reflecting a structural shift to core infrastructure, driven by global demand, technology, and branded beef programs.
ALFA's role as the feedlot sector’s peak body, representing 90%+ of the sector while driving R&D, regulation, and animal welfare standards as peak industry body.
Grant’s view on challenges ahead for the industry, including market access disruptions, regulatory environment uncertainty, and building public trust through transparency and welfare standards.
The overall positive market outlook: strong global protein demand, Asian marbling appreciation and the gap in US production
Grant’s core message to Angus breeders: consistency and variability reduction are the fundamental keys to ongoing improvement across the supply chain.
The values Grant lives by and his best ever beef eating experience
