Head Steward
Entry Information
D. Newcomen
Regulations
Cattle Secretary
R. Mold - email raelenemold@gmail.com
Stewards
G. Barker, K. Tull, M. Muller, B. Purvis
Yea A P& H greatly appreciate the generous sponsorship of prizes for our Cattle Section
Entries C/o Raelene Mold, 1168 Killingworth Rd Yea 3717
Email raelenemold@gmail.com 0409 330 885
Direct bank deposit is available, account details will be forwarded on receipt of entries. Cattle entries do not require a stamped self-addressed envelope. Please include animals DOB on entry.
All cattle exhibited including calves must have a NLIS tag.
PESTIVIRUS (BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA VIRUS) All cattle entered in the Beef Cattle Competition, including calves at foot, must be tested for Pestivirus (Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus) and certified as non-PI (Persistently Infected). Certification of testing and proof of non-PI status is required in the form of a signed Veterinary Certificate or Laboratory Report, clearly listing animals and their identification.
All Exhibitors are required to complete the NCHD (Version 26/10/16) and submit this with entries.
a) All exhibitors must provide a correct Johnes Beef Assurance Score (J-BAS) with their entries.
b) Exhibits will be stalled based on the J-BAS provided
All cattle entered in the Stud Beef Cattle Section, must be entered or
eligible for entry in the Approved Herd Book.
All Bulls 1 year and over must be led with a nose ring lead.
Participation in Grand Parade at 1pm is required to collect prize money.
Prizes may be collected from the Secretary’s office from 3.30pm
Cattle exhibitors are able to use the netball rooms for camping on Friday night, shower and toilet facilities available.
BBQ tea Friday night, Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday Provided
Heifer Challenge
FRIDAY 25th November Heifer Chalenge at 6.30pm
Prizes (cash and products to the following value) awarded to 1st $280, 2nd $150,
and 3rd $100 in each class
Classes
1) Heifer under 14 months – Born after 24 Sept 2021
2) Heifer 14-18 months – Born between 24 May and 23 Sept 2021
3) Heifer 19-24 months – Born between 24 Sept 2019 and 23 May 2021
Champion Heifer $250 Donated by Kelly Angus.
Hoof and Hook
Competition
HOOF AND HOOK COMPETITION
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 Malcolm White, Gordon Buckland, Andrew Arthur,
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 26 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 230kg
Fat Depth Range at P8:6-12mm
Class 2 HEAVY DOMESTIC
Hot Standard Carcase Weight (HSCWT)
Range 231kg 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.
Kelly Angus Champion Carcase
Ribbons and prize money will be distributed at the Cattle Producers’ Dinner on 2nd December.
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.
CATTLE PRODUCERS DINNER Friday 2nd December
For all cattle people, not just exhibitors. Includes a guest speaker and a casual
2 course meal. Drinks at Bar prices. $25 p/head. Limited places so please book early. Contact Kerry Tull 0423 404 235 murrinstone@hotmail.com
Saturday 27th November
Classes as below being 1-7 for each breed.
Breed must be stated on entry form.
Prize money 1st $6, 2nd $4
1 Bull 14 months and under
2 Bull 15 months to 19 months
3 Bull 20 months and over
4 Heifer 13 months and under
5 Heifer 14 months and under 17
6 Heifer 18 months and under 23 months
7 Cow 24 months and over
Awards: Champion Bull in each Breed
Champion Female in each breed
Interbreed Competition
Prize Money 8-10 First $20, Second $10
8 Best Group of Beef cattle, both sexes to be represented
9 Pair of Bulls, 2 years and under at date of show
10 Pair of Heifers, 2 years and under at date of show
Awards
Supreme Champion Bull of the show Sponsored by Glenfield Charolais
Supreme Champion Female of the show Sponsored by Glenfield Charolais
Classes 11-16 Free Entry, Prize money 1st $10, 2nd $5
STUD CATTLE YOUNG JUDGES
Age Taken from 1st May 2022
CLASS 11 - UNDER 12
CLASS 12 - 12-14 YEARS
CLASS 13 - 15 & UNDER 25 YEARS
STUD CATTLE JUNIOR PARADER
Age Taken from 1st May 2022
CLASS 14 - UNDER 12
CLASS 15 - 12-14 YEARS
CLASS 16 - 15 & UNDER 25 YEARS
GRAND PARADE 1.00pm SATURDAY
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.
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.