The versatility of Bellevue Dorper genetics has once again shone through at the Ekka Prime Lamb Carcass and Paddock to Plate Competition, taking home ribbons in all classes entered in the 2025 competition.
Bellevue’s 2025 Ekka results:
Prime Lamb Carcass Competition:
Champion Single Lamb
Champion Grass Fed Pen of Three Lambs
Overall Champion Pen of Three Lambs
Overall Reserve Champion, Pen of Three Lambs
First and Second Pen of Three Heavy Trade Lambs 24.1-28kg
Second, Pen of Three Light Trade Lambs 20-24kg
Paddock to Plate Competition:
First Paddock to Plate, Pasture Fed 24-30kg
Paddock to Plate Carcass Champion.
Bellevue stud principal David Curtis said he was “thrilled to see that the Bellevue Dorper prime lambs kept coming out on top, ground truthing our rams and our stud breeding program“.
“For the Bellevue Dorper stud, carcass feedback is invaluable,“ he said.
“We continue to supply Bellevue Dorper lamb to Meat at Billy’s in Brisbane and to Eumundi Meats at Noosaville.
“The expectation of product quality and consistency from both of these exceptional butchers keeps us well informed about the requirements, expectations and the important carcass attributes of our Dorper lamb.
“The feedback is priceless and it is great to see our lambs consistently coming out on top.
“The breeding objectives of the Bellevue Dorper stud remain firmly focussed on the production of a quality, commercial prime lamb, with a carcass that is preferred and sought after by the meat trade.
“Every Bellevue Dorper ram sold is a product of a breeding program that places maximum emphasis on balancing the important commercial production traits of early maturity, weight gain, exceptional and high yielding carcasses, enough fat for excellent eating quality and maternal traits, visual selection for structural correctness, quality, temperament and soundness.
“A huge thank you must go to the competition organisers, sponsors and judge of this industry relevant event.
“Judge Greg Carey whose knowledge and enthusiasm is lifelong and unparalleled.
“Sponsors Carey Bros Abattoir, MLA, Victoria Hill Lamb, Protein Partners Australia, Frasers Livestock Transport, Riverina Stockfeeds, Ashton’s Butchery and Stocklive.
And to Honorary Council Steward Peter Hood and his many volunteers and officials who so generously give their time, year after year, organising this important industry event.”
Bellevue will offer 120 rams at its 25th Dorper and White Dorper ram sale, to be held on Friday, 26 September, on-property at Bellevue, Millmerran.
The auction will be conducted by Nutrien and interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
To register for sale updates, click the link at www.bellevuedorpers.com.au.
