SUCCESS for entrants to the Beef Spectacular 2016 Feedback Trial was not necessarily measured by the awarding of prizes, but will be seen when the producers return to their paddocks and evaluate the feedback in terms of genetic direction and management.
Highlighting the relative performance and profitability across all cattle in the trial gives an insight for all involved into the variability in profitability, including in terms of performance and meeting specifications.
Producers spoken to during both the field day at the Jindalee Feedlot and at the dinner, held to highlight the successful teams, mostly focused on the point of entering the trial for the chance to compare their current breeding and management with the requirements of the processing industry.
Teys Australia general manager, Grant Garey said his company sees the trial as a great opportunity to interact with feeder cattle suppliers and to build rapport in the industry.
“It is providing in-depth performance of the cattle and their ability to perform on feed,” Mr Garey said.
“It is also about meeting and exceeding consumer expectations when they purchase branded beef.”
The results are also important as a benchmark for future performance.
Taking the grand champion and reserve champion pen of five steers was Rob and Kelly Lamoureux, Armidale, with their entry of black Simmental/Angus steers.
A team of Charolais-cross steers entered by Rosedale Livestock Partnership, Blayney, were placed first in the feedlot performance class, while Dennis Power, Gunnedah, with his team of Angus/Speckle Park steers were placed first in the carcase section, as well as the Riverine Premium Beef champion pen.
The Teys Certified Premium Black Angus champion pen was awarded to Bungeeltap Pty Ltd, Macedon, Victoria, and the Riverine Classic Beef champion pen was won by Southern Cross Grazing, Purlewaugh.
Jon Wright, Coota Park Blue E, Woodstock, came third and fourth overall with his two teams, after coming second in the feedlot performance category.
