Head Steward
Entry Information
Peter Tull & Gary Fitzgerald
Regulations
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Stewards
Joel Creed, Will Phillips, Max Martin
HEAD STEWARDS: Peter Tull, Gary Fitzgerald
STEWARDS: Rotary Club of Yea members
ENTRY FEE: $50 per lot
​Includes pickup from farm to showgrounds / showgrounds to abattoir by
local transport operators Trevor Nash & Tom Oliver.
Open to: steers and heifers (must be milk tooth)
JUDGING: entries are to arrive at Yea Showgrounds before 8.30am on Saturday 22nd of November.
Each vendor will receive an AUSMEAT appraisal on their carcase and
carcase judging with their payment.
Class 1 DOMESTIC TRADE
Hot Standard Carcase Weight (HSCWT)
Range 180kg to 235kg
Fat Depth Range at P8:6-12mm
Class 2 HEAVY DOMESTIC
Hot Standard Carcase Weight (HSCWT)
Range 236kg to 300kg
Fat Depth Range at P8 :6-12mm
The competition will be on hoof to hook with 1st $100. 2nd $75, 3rd $50 in each class.
The overall champion will be selected from Carcase.
Champion Carcase awarded to the highest scoring exhibit based on carcase judging results.
Ribbons and prize money will be distributed at the Cattle Producers’ Dinner
on 28th November.
Hoof Awards:
Cattle will be assessed live & judged as to their market
suitability for the above specification.
Carcase Awards:
Carcases will be appraised using the AUSMEAT method of carcase
appraisal. Points will be allocated for HSCWT, fat depth, fat
colour, fat distribution, eye muscle area (in relation to HSCWT and meat colour. The
carcase judge will have the right of excluding carcases from awards.
Carcase Pricing:
Carcase valuation will be negotiated by the Association and Works
Management. Individual carcase value will be determined by use of price grids, as has
been the case in past years. Carcase pricing will have no bearing
on carcase awards.
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CATTLE PRODUCERS DINNER
Friday 28th November 6:30pm at Yea Bowls Club
For all cattle people, not just exhibitors.
Includes a guest speaker and a casual 2 course meal.
Drinks at Bar prices. $30 p/head.
Limited places so please book early.
Contact:
- Kerry Tull: 0423 404 235 or murrinstone@hotmail.com
Saturday 27th November
Sponsors
Conditions of Entry
1. Cattle entered in the competition are to have no permanent teeth when mouthed
on the day of the show. The entries can be of either sex.
2. Ear tags in the right ear of the animal as you face them will identify entries.
These will be supplied by Yea AP&H Association and must be placed in the
animal’s ear before arriving at the show grounds.
3. ALL CATTLE MUST HAVE A NLIS EARTAG ATTACHED
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4. All cattle entered for hoof judging will participate in the carcase competition.
5. The P8 site (rump) will be used to measure the fatness of the carcase in
accordance with the AUSMEAT language.
6. Carcase awards (1st, 2nd & 3rd) will be given to entries on a points basis (max 100)
for hot standard carcase weight, fat depth (PB), eye muscle area, fat colour and
muscle colour. Carcase outside the ideal weight range by 5% or more will be
ineligible for an award.
Dark cutting carcase will also be ineligible.
7. All carcases remain the property of the exhibitor until cleared of meat inspection
procedures.
8. All entrants must complete a National Vendor Declaration and hand this to the
Steward on arrival.
9. No exhibit will be accepted with any visible disease or parasite.
10. The Yea Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Association reserves the right of
withdrawing any entry. Entries withdrawn forfeit the entry fee.
11. Carcases will be sold by the association on behalf of the owner, with appropriate
slaughter levy and other fees as determined deducted accordingly.
12. The exhibitor’s ABN must be included on the entry. Cattle will not be accepted
from exhibitors who do not supply an ABN.