The Goombungee-Haden AH and P Society held its annual carcase competition in October for vendor-bred cattle only.
The Hoof and Hook Competition calendar began on Saturday, 27 July when the cattle arrived at “Hesslands” Maclagan for their induction process and initial weigh-in.
After being fed the finishing mix for 80 days, all animals met the entry weight specifications of 180kg to 280kg.
Weighing the cattle for the Best Weight Gain competition began on Saturday, 3 August.
The end of the feed period was on Saturday, 5 October at “Hesslands” and a final weighing and judging of the Hoof competition commenced.
All carcases were AUSMEAT chiller assessed and MSA-graded.
Wednesday, 16 October saw the commencement of the slaughter date at Maclagan Meats and then on Saturday, 19 October vendors viewed the carcases at Maclagan Meats before lunch at Kulpi Hotel where prizes were awarded.
Event organisers say the event delivers an exceptional exhibitor experience and education for all vendors as they receive feedback on their animal/s performance.
The following prizes were awarded:
• Most Points gained with one beast in carcase and Hoof and Hook
Hook Competition
• Lightweight Carcase first place went to Col Shields, Everest Speckle Park and second place to Gary and Janelle Schmaling (second year running)
• MSA Eating Quality Award went to Gary and Janelle Schmaling with an Angus Steer
• Best Weight Gain was awarded to Everest Speckle Park
• Largest Eye Muscle area went to Jordan and Rosie Minniecon – Charolais x Brangus
• Butchers Choice – Bruce Wieck, Wieck Pastoral – Limousin X Angus/Frieson
• Highest Dressing Out Percentage – Bruce Wieck of Wieck Pastoral – Limousin X Angus/Frieson
Hoof Competition
• Prizes for the Hoof Competition were not awarded to exhibitors whose carcases do not meet the grading criteria.
• Hoof Competition was won by Stephen Hartwig with a Limousin x Droughtmaster heifer second place was awarded to Jordan and Rosie Minniecon with their Charolais x Brangus Steer.
Carcases that do not meet the below will be disqualified and will not be eligible for any carcase-based prizes:
• Carcase weight range 180.0kg – 280.0kg
• Carcase P8 fat less than 5mm
• Carcase subcutaneous rib fat less than 3mm
• Carcase ultimate pH greater than 5.70
