Royal Carcase Success
Both Perth and Melbourne Royal Shows saw Angus and Angus Influenced genetics have success across their hoof and hook competitions.Â
The live judging at Perth saw a 441kg Limousin – Angus cross steer exhibited by Murdoch University, named Grand Champion after taking out the medium weight category.Â
In the lightweight section the University exhibited a a 383kg Limousin-Angus heifer for the Champion.Â
Reserve champion in the extra heavyweight category went to the WA College of Agriculture, Denmark, with a 548kg Limousin-Angus.Â
Murdoch University also had success in the carcase competition, winning the Grand Champion Carcase with their heavy weight carcase champion, a510kg live weight Limousin-Angus cross steer. The carcase dressed at 59.4% with rib of 100mm and P8 of 7mm and the equal biggest eye muscle area of 103 cmsq.Â
Murdoch were also successful in mediumweight carcase category with another Limousin-Angus cross steer being named Champion and in the extra heavy weight section, they won Champion and Reserve Champion carcase with Limousine-Angus cross steers. Â
In the Melbourne Led Steer and Carcase Competition, Gundagai High School exhibited an Angus steer to take out the Reserve Champion School Steer. Â
While in the Borthwick Trophy for a Team of 3 purebred steers, the Angus team, all exhibited by the Gundagai High School were placed second.Â
Feature Image: The steer prepared by Murdoch University that went on to win Grand Champion Carcase at Perth. Image: Farm Weekly.
