 The Australian Zebu Breeders' Society started with Atkinson as president (1946-1960) and Le Tournouer taking the secretary's position.In 1953 it was reported that "The system of registration being adopted by the Australian Zebu Breeders Society will fill an important need in Queensland's cattle industry...The Australian society, comprising nine active breeder members with Mr K J Atkinson of Wairuna, Mt Garnet as president, has now applied for affiliation with the American society...".