SECTION B – BEEF CATTLEPRIME

SUB-COMMITTEE: D Goodear (Captain), R Gill, S Gill, H Munro, D Munro, I Medd, J Maben, R Magner

WEIGHING SUPERVISOR; Tony InderFEEDLOT SUPERVISOR; Steven Gill

HOOFCOMPETITION

Class 1 Pen of 3 Woolworths Trade Steers, 240 – 290 kg liveweight, Steer, Milk teeth.

Class 2 Pen of 3 Woolworths Trade Steers, 291 – 340 kg liveweight, Steer, Milk teeth.

Class 3Pen of 2Owner Fed Trade Steers, 340 – 420 kg liveweight, Steer, Milk teeth.

HOOK COMPETITION

The hook competition will be judged on three main areas;

  1. Market Specificationswill be judged on weight, sex, dentition, P8 fat, fat colour & texture.
  2. Saleable Meat Yield will be determined by the muscle score, rib eye area & rib fat depth.
  3. Eating Quality will be determined by the pH, meat colour, weight for maturity, Bos Indicus %, marbling & fat distribution.

The hook judge will be competent in hot carcase measurements and chiller assessment.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

  1. Woolworths Cattle (Class 1 & 2) will be purchased on a c / kg liveweight basis upon delivery to Alexander Downs, weighed full less 5% on Friday 17 June, 2016. Delivery between 9 am – 12 pm.
  2. Owner Fed Cattle (Class 3) will be purchased on a c / kg liveweight basis upon delivery to Alexander Downs, weighed full less 5% on Friday 18September, 2016. Delivery between 9 am – 12 pm.
  3. Woolworths Cattle (Class 1 & 2) Prices to be determined the week prior to entry Friday 10th June, 2016.
  4. Owner Fed Cattle (Class 3) Prices to be determined the week prior to entry Friday 11th September, 2016.
  5. A national vendor declaration must accompany the cattle to Alexander Downs. Consign to Alexander Downs, MERRIWA, NSW, 2329.
  6. Settlement 10 days from entry(Class 1 & 2) and 10 days from delivery (Class 3) by Alexander Downs.
  7. All cattle to be vendor bred, breeder to be recognized.
  8. All entries must be recognised beef breeds or their crosses, de-horned effectively.
  9. The committee reserves the right to ballot entries in any class and alter class entries where necessary.
  10. The Judge’s decision shall be final.
  11. Champion and Reserve Champion beasts will be drawn from singleor multiple pens.
  12. Hormonal Growth Promotants – No cattle entered are permitted to be treated with any HGPs.
  13. The Sub-Committee reserves the right to reject any beast, if that beast is deemed to be below fair average quality.

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per head to be deducted from livestock proceeds.

PRIZES: (Donated by Woolworths, Class 1&2 $500 prize money, and Gilder Transport,Class 3 $250 prize money)

On The Hoof; First $65, Second $40, Third $20 plus Association Award Cards, Champion & Reserve Champion pen, Champion beast, Highest Point Score,

On The Hook; First $65, Second $40, Third $20 plus Association Award Cards, Champion & Reserve Champion pen, Champion carcase, Highest Point Score,

POINT SCORE SYSTEM: 1st 3 pts, 2nd 2 pts, 3 rd 1 pt, Champion 6 pts, Reserve 4 pts

SPECIAL PRIZES

Champion Beast on the Hoof, A.G.Gill Pastoral Co. Perpetual Trophy & Wendouree Challenge Cup, $500 prize money (Sponsored by Alexander Downs).

Grand Champion Pen on Hoof, G.G. Hordern Perpetual Trophy, $500 Prize money (Sponsored by Woolworths).

Highest Point Score on the Hoof, Gilder Transport Trophy, $500 Prize money, (Sponsored by Woolworths).

Highest Weight Gain (Pen of Three, classes 1&2 only), $250 Prize money (Sponsored by Rockwell).

Highest Dressing % (Pen of Three, classes 1&2 only), $250 Prize money (Sponsored by Rockwell).

Highest Profitability(Pen of Three, classes 1&2 only), $250 Prize money (Sponsored by Rockwell).

Highest Point Score on the Hook,$500 Prize money (Sponsored by Woolworths).

Most Successful Exhibitor in Hoof and Hook combined classes, D.G.Munro. Perpetual Trophy, $500 prize money (Sponsored by Woolworths).