Gympie Carcass Classic 2015

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1 Gympie Carcass Classic 2015 Members, Sponsors and Exhibitors, Welcome to 2015! Safe to say farmers all across the district couldn t have asked for a better Christmas present this year than the one Mother Nature delivered during December. Not only do we now have grass growing in the paddock, but it has all seen the market soar. Once again this year I, Mick Senini, will be the Carcass Classic Coordinator, working with Barry McIntyre as our Overseeing Judge, Kate Power as Secretary and Neville Zerner as our Treasurer. And it goes without saying that we once again thank the likes of Jim Viner, George Cotter, Joe Offord and Terry Nolan for their ongoing support as part of the committee. After going back and assessing last year s competition we have come to the conclusion that there was only one main issue that we needed to look at reconciling. Due to the year that was, with terrible drought conditions, we saw many animals at the end of the competition that failed to make grade with inadequate fat depths. In turn these cattle were not MSA eligible, suffered with price deductions and ultimately were not in the running for any of the competition prizes. The committee has settled upon feeding the cattle for an extra week in 2015, as well as eliminating the Mid Weigh Field day. After much discussion it was agreed that disturbing cattle between the induction day at Woolooga, the second weigh in at the Feedlot a week into the competition and then again weighing before displaying cattle for the Mid Weigh day would be enough to alter the cattle s performance substantially. We believe that it is in the best interest for the cattle and producers to go forward and simply have the induction day at Woolooga, weigh cattle once only at the start of the competition, have a closed Mid Weigh and Open Final Weigh day. Cattle will be fed at Gowanlock Feedlot, for the very last time this year. It goes without saying that Les and Lois Donnelly have been a massive support to the competition and it will extremely sad not to be visiting them again in the years to come. On behalf of the whole committee we wish to thank them for all their hard work over the years it would have been impossible without them.

2 The Classic Four Jackpot was not won last year, meaning that the prize money has now been boosted to $2000 for the 2015 competition. Assessment competitions will be run at the opening and closing days, with prizes awarded as always. This year however, we will have a separate competition for the school students, ensuring that everyone is competing on even grounds. The students will however be eligible for all major prizes, if they do place. The Grain Price for the 2015 competition will be $440 per tonne (including GST). The grain will once again be supplied by the team at Goldmix. All cattle delivered to the Woolooga Saleyards for induction must be accompanied by a correctly completed April 2013 or newer version NVD. This is common industry requiremnt so if you are currently operating on older version NVD s it would be advisable that you contact MLA in order to purchase a newer version. You can contact MLA on or alternatively log on to your producer account online. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our new exhibitors in It is fantastic to see the Carcass Classic still growing in its 28 th year of competition. We would however like to reinforce the importance of ensuring that all your details are registered with Nolan Meats for the processing at the end of the competition. This year, all new exhibitors will have to return their Nolan Meats RCTI Agreement & Questionnaire forms with their nominations in order for them to be accepted. The forms can be found following this letter. To our ongoing exhibitors, if you have any changes of details, please make sure they are all cleaned up before or on the induction day. If you have any queries please see Kate Power on the day. Cattle to be entered in the 2015 Carcass Classic must be free of any Hormone Growth Promotant (HGP). It is advised that cattle are to be kg entry weight, with milk. This is however only a recommendation, but please keep in mind that at processing cattle must hit certain specifications to be eligible for any prizes and that price deductions are given for those cattle outside of spec (these can be found at 7.1 on the Rules and Objective page). We have just started up our own Facebook site so make sure to jump on and check it out We will keep this updated with posts, photos and information, from both ourselves and sponsors. See you all at Woolooga on the 21 st April! Mick Senini Carcass Classic Coordinator

3 Calendar of Activities Thursday, 2 April Nominations close Tuesday, 21 April 9.00 am - 12 noon Cattle arrive at the Woolooga Saleyards Induction procedures Cattle valued (value/kg) Live cattle assessment (Morning tea and lunch will be available for purchase) (Bring completed Entry Details Form and insert ear tag in each animal indicating owner s name.) Starting weights will be taken the following week at Gowanlock Feedlot. Weights will be available via and online at on the 29 th April. Wednesday, 10 June Middle of Competition weights will be available via or online at Friday, 17 July am End of Competition Field Day at Gympie Saleyards. All cattle on display vendors given the opportunity to pass comment on their cattle Live cattle assessment Assessment of selected 8 head Classic Four assessment - $2000 prize money. Guest speakers Trade stalls (Sausage Sizzle available) Monday, 20 July Cattle slaughtered Friday, 24 July 1.00 pm Gympie Carcass Classic Showcase Gunabul Homestead, 9 Power Road, Southside, Gympie Guest speakers Presentation of Carcasses / Competition Analysis Presentation of Gympie Carcass Classic Winner Presentation of Schools Meat Judging Competition Drinks and Dinner Enquiries: Mick Senini (Coordinator) or Kate Power (Secretary) or Neville Zerner (Treasurer) Barry McIntyre Jim Viner or

4 Prizes Judging criteria Objective Goal Gympie Carcass Classic 2015 To provide a forum for exhibitors and other interested parties to learn more about desirable traits in beef cattle and advances in technology which are fundamental to producing beef. To identify the animal possessing the most desirable combination of the following attributes: - Suitability for the domestic market (i.e. hospitality, restaurant, institutional, local butcher, supermarket) - Profitability - Feedlot performance (weight gain) - Dressing percentage - Eating Quality (MSA Index Scores) These attributes are calculated against a pre-determined formula derived by the committee. An ideal local trade carcass has specifications of kg dressed weight with 5-12 mm at the p8 site, marble score 1, milk tooth after 70 days in the feedlot. Charlie Cotter Allrounder: Calculated on weight gain, carcass points, dressing % and gain in value. The Dylan Dalton Cattleman s Choice: Highest MSA Index Score Most Suitable Carcass for the Domestic Market: The specified carcass is 200 kg to 280 kg dressed weight, with 5 mm to 12 mm fat depth (rump), 3mm to 7mm rib fat, 0 dentition (milk teeth), and must meet MSA specifications Highest Scoring (Opposite Sex) Carcass. Most Profitable Animal: Based on first day valuation and carcass valuation. Best Aggregate of Carcasses: Carcass points added and mean given. Best Weight Gain in Feedlot: Calculated on daily weight gain and percentage of weight gained combined. Charlie Cotter Allrounder Dylan Dalton Cattleman s Choice Most Suitable Carcass for the Domestic Market Most Suitable Carcass (Opposite Sex) for the Domestic Market Most Profitable Animal Best Aggregate of Carcasses Carcass with the Largest Eye muscle Best Weight Gain in Feedlot Champion Interschool Competition

5 Rules 1. All cattle to arrive at Woolooga Saleyards between 9.00 am and 12 noon on Tuesday 21 April Transport will be organized by Gympie Carcass Classic from Woolooga Saleyards to Gowanlock Feedlot upon acceptance. 3. Entries may be steers or heifers. 4. Prior to arrival Woolooga Saleyards: 4.1 Cattle must be polled or dehorned and males desexed. 4.2 Cattle must NOT be treated with HGPs. Cattle treated with HGPs prior to arrival at the Woolooga Saleyards will NOT be accepted. 4.3 We recommended arrival weight of kg for your animal to meet specifications. 4.4 Please note cattle that are outside the recommendations will be accepted, but if they do not meet the final carcass specifications will not be eligible for the Carcass or Allrounder awards. 5. Upon arrival at the Woolooga Saleyards: 5.1 Cattle must be healthy and free from ticks, buffalo fly, ringworm and should have 0 dentition (milk tooth). Cattle will be inspected by an animal health officer upon arrival, and the committee reserves the right to reject cattle not complying with this rule. 5.2 NLIS Tags must be attached to the offside ear, any animals not having NLIS tags will not be accepted (cattle without NLIS buttons have lost lifetime traceability and are not MSA eligible, therefore will not be eligible for any Carcass or Allrounder prizes). 5.3 The LPA/National Vendor Declaration must accompany cattle. This form will be checked on arrival of stock. The NVD must be an April 2013 or newer version. Any inaccurate/non-current LPA forms will be ineligible. 5.4 Entry Details Form must accompany the National Vender Declaration. 5.5 Cattle will be treated with Cydectin Pour On, Multi-Min, Bovi-shield, Rhinogard and given a Carcass Classic management tag. 5.6 Any First Time Exhibitors must return their Nolan Meats RCTI Agreement & Questionnaire forms with their nominations for them to be accepted (unless vendor has already previously traded with Nolan Meats). 6. All cattle will be slaughtered at Nolan Meats, Gympie and trimmed to AUS-MEAT standard carcass.

6 7. Carcasses: 7.1 All carcasses will be purchased by Nolan Meats, Gympie on a dressed weight price grid basis. (a) A premium will be paid for the carcasses that fit the ideal domestic trade specifications. (b) The specified carcass is 200 kg to 280 kg dressed weight, with 5 mm to 12 mm fat depth (rump), 3 mm to 7 mm Rib Fat, 0 detention, must meet MSA specifications. 7.2 For animals to be eligible for any competition prizes they must meet the final carcass specification (as above). Any carcasses outside these specifications will NOT be eligible for any prize category. 7.3 All carcasses will be judged using Gympie Carcass Classic Appraisal System. 7.4 Unavailable for own use. 8. Administration 8.1 The total number of cattle accepted will be determined by the order in which nominations are received. 8.2 The number of entries will be restricted to ten (10) head per exhibitor. 8.3 The nomination fee is $60 (including GST) per head for members of the Gympie District Beef Liaison Group. For non members the nomination fee for your first entry is $85 (including GST) and $60 for each additional entry (nomination fee will include 12 months membership, and must accompany the nomination form or paid by direct debit to the account specified on the nomination form). The nomination fee is not refundable. Nomination forms with nomination fee are to be sent to Gympie Carcass Classic, PO Box 389, Gympie QLD Nominations close on Thursday, 2 April The cost of feed and feedlot expenses is $440 including GST per head. This amount is payable by direct deposit on or before cattle arrive at the Woolooga Saleyards on Tuesday 21 April Cheque payments will be accepted on the day. Cheques are to be made payable to Gympie District Beef Liaison Group Inc. 8.5 By entering the Gympie Carcass Classic you acknowledge that all of your data (live and kill) will be shared publicly. 8.6 Any disputes will be handled by the Carcass Classic Committee and their decision will be final. Committee s Recommendations: It is recommended that animals be vaccinated twice with "5 in 1" or "7 in 1" as this is the obligation of the owners. The Gympie Carcass Classic committee will not be vaccinating any cattle. Cattle Valuation Cattle will be valued by Dan Sullivan, of Sullivan Livestock & Rural Services, on Induction Day, the 21st April 2015 at the Woolooga Saleyards. The cattle are weighed (start of competition weight) on Start Day, the 28th April 2015 at Gowanlock Feedlot. We then take the price obtained from the Induction Day and the weight from the Start Day, combining them to form the animal s valuation i.e. start of competition weight multiplied by the induction price/kg which will equal the individual animals Starting Valuation.

7 Nomination Form Nominations close Thursday, 2 April 2015 NB: All First Time Exhibitors must have this form accompanied by the Nolan Meats RCTI Agreement & Questionnaire in order for nominations to be accepted. Name:... Postal Address: Address:... Property Identification Code (PIC):... Phone No:... Number of Entries: (please indicate breed of all entries) 1. Breed: Breed: Breed: Breed: Breed: Breed: Breed: Breed: Breed: Breed:... Have you entered animals in a previous Gympie Carcass Classic? YES I am a member of the Gympie District Beef Liaison Group. My payment of $... is for... entry(ies) at $60 per entry incl GST. Payment Options: OR (A tax invoice/receipt will be issued and forwarded to you for your records.) Cheque: OR Direct Deposit: NO I am NOT a member Gympie District Beef Liaison Group. My payment of $... is for one entry at $85 per entry incl GST +.entry(ies) at $60 per entry incl GST. Please make payable to: Account Name: GDBLG Carcass Classic Gympie District Beef Liaison Group Inc. BSB Account No Your name as remitter must be included so we can identify your payment and process your entry. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM AND CHEQUE PAYMENTS TO Gympie Carcass Classic, PO Box 389, GYMPIE QLD 4570 Please note: Entries to arrive at the Woolooga Saleyards between 9.00 am and 12 noon on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 with the feed cost payment ($425 including GST per entry) and entry details form.

8 ENTRY DETAILS IMPORTANT This form must be completed in full and lodged with your entries on arrival at the Woolooga Saleyards on Tuesday, 21 April Please DO NOT lodge this form with your nomination. Name:... Address:... PIC Number:... Phone No:... Please tick if your entry has been treated with BRD treatment (e.g. Bovilis) and/or 7 in 1 vaccine: Entry 1: Entry 2: Breed:... Breed:... Sex:... Sex:... 7 in 1 vaccine 7 in 1 vaccine Entry 3: Entry 4: Breed:... Breed:... Sex:... Sex:... 7 in 1 vaccine... 7 in 1 vaccine Entry 5: Entry 6: Breed:... Breed:... Sex:... Sex:... 7 in 1 vaccine 7 in 1 vaccine Entry 7: Entry 8: Breed:... Breed:... Sex:... Sex:... 7 in 1 vaccine 7 in 1 vaccine Entry 9: Entry 10: Breed:... Breed:... Sex:... Sex:... 7 in 1 vaccine 7 in 1 vaccine

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