A variety of breeds are used by Australian producers. Famous Bos Indicus breeds include the Brahman and the Santa Gertrudis. Meanwhile notable Bos Taurus breeds include the British Angus and Hereford together with the French Charolais. The industry is continually researching ways to improve efficiencies of production. This has allowed the industry to maintain profitability in a situation where input prices are increasing. It has been extensively documented that demand for protein is likely to increase significantly as incomes throughout the world increase. This is likely to increase demand for beef from many developing countries and improve Australia’s export prospects. The Australian beef industry can broadly be divided into the northern and southern production systems.