Gympie Carcass Classic

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1 Gympie Carcass Classic 2016 In going forward from the 2015 Carcass Classic there have been a few changes which we will see in The committee has taken feedback on board from previous years in regards to backgrounding cattle and have made this a main focus for the 2016 Carcass Classic. For the very first time in the history of the competition all entries will be backgrounded for 7 weeks prior to entering the feedlot (this is compulsory). The cattle will be backgrounded on a property near Gayndah which is owned and run by M & L Berthelsen of Cooranga Charolais. Cattle will be supplemented with dry licks supplied by the team at Top Country in Munduberra with Goldmix supplying grain to the cattle prior to entry to the feedlot. We believe this process will allow the cattle to familiarise themselves with the herd and will also allow all vaccines to provide full immunity before entering the feedlot, eliminating high levels of sickness during their time on feed. The cost for the backgrounding process will be $50/head which includes both agistment and feed for the 7 weeks. Please note though, that due to the backgrounding taking place, that we will be only accepting 160 entries for the 2016 competition so get your nominations in promptly. Last year saw our final Classic fed at Gowanlock Feedlot with Les and Lois Donnelly. The committee would like to thank Les and Lois for all their hard work over the years. In 2016 the cattle will be fed at Noel & Narelle Cheshire s feedlot at Windera. Due to the set up available at the feedlot we will once again hold a Midweigh Day, where the cattle will be available for viewing in their pens. We initially ruled out the Midweigh last year due to added stress on the cattle, however we believe that not removing the cattle from their pens will cause no added stress and are happy to go ahead with the day again in The cattle will be fed for a total of 88 days in the 2016 competition. Due to the health issues that we battled last year, we would highly recommended that cattle intended for the competition are prevaccinated with 7 in 1 to ensure they are protected upon entry to the competition. Due to the extended time on feed in 2016, as well as the backgrounding process, we are hoping to achieve better weight gains therefore it is recommended that cattle start the competition slightly lighter than previous years. We would recommend cattle weighing in from kg, curfewed weight however this is only a guide. With Animal Welfare becoming a prominent topic within the Beef Industry lately, we asked all potential vendors to check cattle carefully before entry. Please do not exhibit any cattle showing signs of illness, laminitis (longer toes), lameness or cattle that have very recently been dehorned or castrated. We are still currently gathering sponsors for next year s competition, but would like to welcome new supporters of the Carcass Classic; Budget Steel, Tom Grady C.R.T, Suncorp Bank, Top Country, Connelly Dore Lawyers and East Coast Ground Preparation. We would also again like to extend our appreciation to Dan, Leanne and the team at Sullivan Livestock for being our Platinum Sponsor in 2016,

2 as well as our continuing supporters Virbac, Warrego Livestock Transport, Elanco Products and of course Goldmix Stockfeeds. Our Final Day will be held on Friday 15 th July 2016 at the Gympie Saleyards with all cattle being exhibited through the selling ring. Our Classic Four Jackpot will be worth $3000 this year, so make sure you re there to place your entry. This year we have also made a few minor adjustments to the scoring system, setting in place points for overall eating quality, as determined by the MSA Index Score. To all of our First Time Exhibitors in 2016, please make sure that you have your account details registered with Nolan Meats. Applicable forms are attached, and should be returned with your nominations. At this point our grain price is still to be confirmed, but will come in under $400 + GST for each entry. In hope to make the Carcass Classic competitive we have decided there will only be a nomination fee per exhibitor, not per beast. This means there will only be a one off fee of $60 ($85 for non-members of the GDBLG), regardless of the number of entries. We believe this will offset the cost of backgrounding therefore adding no real extra cost to exhibitors. Please find all further information, calendar of activities, nomination forms and rules etc attached. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the committee. Mick Senini Carcass Classic Coordinator

3 Calendar of Activities Friday, Feb 12 th Nominations close Tuesday, March 1 st 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 day at the backgrounding property. Weights will be available via and online at on the 3 rd March. Tuesday, April 19 th Cattle transported to N & N Cheshire s Feedlot, Windera. Tuesday, June 7 th Friday, July 15 th Midweigh Day at N & N Cheshire s Feedlot, Windera Cattle available for viewing Trade stalls and guest speakers Morning tea will be provided by the committee. If you are not attending weights will be available via or online at the same day 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 - $3000 prize money. Guest speakers Trade stalls (Sausage Sizzle available) Monday, July 18 th Cattle slaughtered Friday, July 22 nd 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

4 Prizes Judging criteria Objective Goal 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 1 st March Transport will be organized by Gympie Carcass Classic from Woolooga Saleyards to the background facility 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 any of the 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/noncurrent 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. 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.

6 (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 160hd due to the size of our backgrounding facility. 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 exhibitor for members of the Gympie District Beef Liaison Group. For non members the nomination fee is $85 (including GST (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 12 th February The cost of feed and feedlot expenses is $50/hd for backgrounding with price TBC for grain, per head. This amount is payable by direct deposit on or before cattle arrive at the Woolooga Saleyards on Tuesday 1 st March 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 this includes all carcass photos, which may be used as educational tools. 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 1 st March 2016 at the Woolooga Saleyards. The cattle are weighed (start of competition weight) day after arrival at the backgrounding facility, the 2 nd March 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 Friday, February 12 th 2016 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 nomination fee of $60 inc GST is enclose or has been direct deposited. OR Payment Options: (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 nomination fee of $85 inc GST is enclosed or has been direct deposited. Please make payable to: Account Name: GDBLG Carcass Classic Gympie District Beef Liaison Group Inc. BSB Account No Please ensure your Surname is description on payment PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM AND CHEQUE PAYMENTS TO Gympie Carcass Classic, PO Box 389, GYMPIE 4570 Or scan and forms to gympiecarcassclassic@outlook.com Please note: Entries to arrive at the Woolooga Saleyards between 9.00 am and 12 noon on Tuesday, 1 st March 2016 with the feed cost payment ($50 for backgrounding + $TBC for grain 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, 1 March 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: 7 in 1 vaccine 7 in 1 vaccine Entry 3: Entry 4: 7 in 1 vaccine... 7 in 1 vaccine Entry 5: Entry 6: 7 in 1 vaccine 7 in 1 vaccine Entry 7: Entry 8: 7 in 1 vaccine 7 in 1 vaccine Entry 9: Entry 10: 7 in 1 vaccine 7 in 1 vaccine