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Stud Beef Cattle 2024

Chief Steward – Alex Peters 0402 135 541

Entries close on Monday 11th March 2024 with the Secretary, PO Box 91, Oakey, Qld, 4401

Stud Beef Cattle Gate open Friday 6am - 6pm. No entry after 6pm.

All classes will be held in British, European and Bos indicus divisions.

Breed and particulars of each exhibit to be stated on the Entry Form

All cattle must be on the Grounds by 7am on the morning of the Show

Judging to commence at 8.30am

Oakey Showgrounds PIC: QEJD0404

Bedding to be supplied by the Exhibitor

CLIPPING TABLES/FRAMES ARE BANNED FROM THE OAKEY SHOWGROUNDS

CONDITIONS:

The age of all cattle in this section shall be the actual age on the 1st March 2024
All animals must bear a brand, either tattooed (in ear) or fire / freeze. The brands and or tattoo must be stated on the Entry Form
All cattle entered must be registered in the name of the exhibitor, as owner in a Herd Book of the respective breed recognized by the Association for that breed in accordance with the Rules of the Herd Book Society, provided that an animal shall be deemed to be so registered if the exhibitor furnishes proof at time of entry
Registration Certificates must be made available if requested by the Chief Steward or Executives of the Oakey A. P. & R. Society Inc.
All bovine over four (4) months must have appropriate nose grips and all bulls over 12 months must have a nose ring. All stock MUST be in the charge of exhibitor or representative at all times
A cow cannot be shown with a calf at foot over 9 months. Maximum age of calf to be shown as calf at foot to be 9 months. Calf at foot cannot be shown in separate class.
All Entry Fees must be paid before competition neck cards will be issued. No Entry Fees will be refunded
All cattle must be carrying an approved NLIS device (ear tag or bolus) and will be scanned prior to judging
All cattle must be accompanied by the current version of the NVD and made available upon request
In the event of the Judge deciding that exhibits in any class or championship are not worthy of a prize, none will be awarded
Trophies may be substituted for Cash, Prizes or Vouchers at the discretion of the Oakey A. P. & R. Society Inc.
For the Junior and Senior Championship prizes, all first place winners of the specified age, sex and breed shall compete. After selecting the Champion, the Judge will be required to select an animal for Reserve Champion, which will take the place of the Champion in the event of the latter being disqualified for any cause. The Reserve Champion will be selected from the remaining first prize winners, together with the second prize winner of the class which furnished the Champion, which must be paraded prior to the judging of the Reserve Champion

JUNIOR CHAMPIONS: The first prize winners of all classes under 20 months shall compete.

SENIOR CHAMPIONS: The first prize winners of all classes 20 months and over shall compete.

GRAND CHAMPIONS: The Junior and Senior Champions must be paraded.

Trophies and prize money have been donated by:

Zischke Farming, Wolski Glass & Security, Riverina Stockfeeds, DL & LA Janetzki, Elders Rural Services, McCormack Industries, Black Toyota, Tyre Right Oakey, Oakey Beef Exports.

STUD BEEF

ENTRY FEE: $8.00 per animal, per class

Prize Money – 1st $20.00, 2nd $15.00 and 3rd $10.00

Class 501 Bull - 6 months and under 12 months

Class 502 Bull - 12 months and under 16 months

Class 503 Bull - 16 months and under 20 months

JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL - Sash

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL - Sash

Class 504 Bull - 20 months and under 24 months

Class 505 Bull - 24 months and over

SENIOR CHAMPION BULL - Sash

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR BULL - Sash

GRAND CHAMPION BULL - Sash & Trophy

Class 506 Heifer - 6 months and under 12 months

Class 507 Heifer - 12 months and under 16 months

Class 508 Heifer - 16 months and under 20 months

JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER - Sash

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER - Sash

Class 509 Heifer - 20 months and under 24 months

Class 510 Heifer or Cow - 24 months and under 30 months

Class 511 Cow - 30 months and over

SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER OR COW - Sash

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER OR COW - Sash

GRAND CHAMPION COW OR HEIFER - Sash & Prize

SUPREME INTERBREED CHAMPION BULL – SASH & Prize

SUPREME INTERBREED CHAMPION FEMALE – SASH & Prize

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE TO BE JUDGED AS AN INTERBREED

ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per class

Class 512 Pair of Males - Any Age -

Class 513 Pair of Females - Any Age -

Class 514 Breeders Group - 3 animals both sexes all bred by the Exhibitor -

LED STEER OR HEIFER COMPETITION

ENTRY FEE $10.00 per animal, per class

Entries close of Monday 11th March 2024 with the Secretary, PO Box 91, Oakey, Qld, 4401

All cattle must be on the Grounds by 7am on the morning of the Show.

Weighing of Led Steers or Heifers to commence at 6.30am on the morning of the Show and conclude by 8am. Animals not weighed during this time may not be eligible for competition.

Class weights maybe altered at the discretion of the Chief Steward to ensure even numbers in these classes.

CONDITIONS:

No Led Steer or Heifer to have competed in the Stud Beef Section
All bovine over four (4) months must have appropriate nose grips and all bulls over 12 months must have a nose ring. All stock MUST be in the charge of exhibitor or representative at all times
Trophies may be substituted for Cash, Prizes or Vouchers at the discretion of the Oakey A. P. & R. Society Inc.
All cattle must be carrying an approved NLIS device (ear tag or bolus) and will be scanned prior to judging
All Entry Fees must be paid before competition neck cards will be issued. No Entry Fees will be refunded
All exhibits to be Milk Tooth

Prize Money - 1st $80.00, 2nd $60.00, 3rd $40.00

Class 515 Led Steer or Heifer - 320kg & Under (Light Weight)

Class 516 Led Steer or Heifer - 321kg - 420kg (Medium Weight)

Class 517 Led Steer or Heifer - 421kg & Over (Heavy Weight)

Champion Led Steer or Heifer - Sash & Trophy
Reserve Champion Led Steer or Heifer - Sash & Trophy

BEEF YOUNG JUDGES AND CATTLE PARADERS

ENTRIES ON DAY OF SHOW (FREE ENTRY)

Prize Money - 1st $30.00, 2nd $25.00, 3rd $20.00 - additional prizes & ribbons may be awarded.
Sponsored by: Mark & Melinda Beckman.

CONDITIONS:

Competitors must be under 25 years of age on the 1st of May in the year of the State Final
Competitors under 18 years of age must have the approval of a parent or guardian to compete and the appropriate waiver signed on the nomination form
Competitions will be run in accordance with Queensland Ag Shows Rules and Regulations
Competitors must be:

A Queensland resident for a minimum of three (3) months prior to competing;
Resident at a Queensland educational institution;
Residing interstate but can prove an affinity with a Queensland Agricultural Society and satisfy one of the following criteria:

Permanent address has a Queensland Postcode
Permanent Queensland home phone number; or
Competitor or parents are active working members of that Agricultural Society

To be eligible to compete at Sub Chamber finals, competitors must have won in a similar class at a local agricultural show competition. In the event that the local winner is ineligible or unavailable the Runner Up become eligible
Competitors can represent only one (1) Show in the Sub-Chamber Final. Competitors represent the first show with which they became eligible
Sub-Chamber Winners are eligible to compete at State Final. In the event that the Winner is unable to compete the next highest placed available competitor is eligible
Competitors can represent only one (1) Sub-Chamber in the State Final. Competitors represent the first Sub-Chamber with which they are eligible
Winners of similar competitions at the Royal Queensland Show will be invited to compete in the State Final provided they are eligible under these rules
Previous National winners are ineligible to compete at any level of competition

Note: Affiliates Shows may decide to run other age groups, this is permissible, BUT all Sub-Chamber Finals are to be run as the State Final RULES. All entry forms are to be completed correctly

Entry Forms will be available on the Day of the Show and completed for all competitors and waivers are duly signed by eligible persons
A separate entry form must be completed for each competition entered
Paraders Competitions Special Rules
1. No Glitter is permissible on animal or paraders. Cattle are to be presented in their natural, clean state
2. Stud Beef Paraders must wear a white dust coat and not display any name or logo at the Stewards discretion
3. Beef Cattle Paraders may lead a Steer, Heifer or Bull under 20 months.
4. For safety reasons, Judges are not permitted to ask competitors in Young Parader Competitions to swap animals at the local show level