A young bull with a lot to offer for the breed was the star of the Simmental ring at the 2024 Royal Canberra show.
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VC Umpire, exhibited by Samantha and Stuart Moeck, VC Simmentals, Binda, claimed the supreme ribbon under the eye of judge Steve Crowley, Tycolah Poll Herefords, and associate judge Nathan Hindmarsh, Braidwood.
The 12 month-old bull was sired by FGAF Electric Avenue 140E and out of FGAF Kananaskis 096F.
He was described by Mr Hindmarsh to be a "really nice young bull" who was structurally correct, had a lot of power, a strong backline and was smooth over the shoulders.
Mr Crowley said the supreme bull, carried himself well, had a beautiful carcase with enough coverage and muscle that had to be admired.
"He'll go onto become a really good bull," he said.
"He's quite exciting for the breed."
Exhibitor Mr Moeck said the bull was the direct progeny from the flush out of a Canadian cow.
"He's the only one of that genetic makeup in Australia," he said.
"We like him for the extra softness and temperament."
VC Umpire claimed junior champion bull over the reserve Tennysonvale Tikardo, exhibited by the Baldry Family, Tennysonvale Simmental Fleckviehs, Illabo.
He then proceeded to win the supreme ribbon over the grand champion female Tennysonvale Target, also exhibited by the Baldry family.
The 19 month-old grand champion female was sired by Tennysonvale Quality and out of Tennysonvale Rivulet Margarette.
Tennysonvale Target took out the junior champion over reserve Tennysonvale Tessa, also exhibited by the Baldry family, before claiming grand over the senior champion female VC Cream Soda T035 exhibited by TAFE NSW Richmond College, Richmond.
The reserve senior champion female was awarded to VC Hyacinths exhibited by TAFE NSW Richmond College, Richmond.
Judge: Steve Crowley, Tycolah Poll Herefords, Barraba and Nathan Hindmarsh, Braidwood.
Junior champion bull: VC Umpire, exhibited by VC Simmentals, Binda.
Reserve junior champion bull: Tennysonvale Tikardo, exhibited by Tennysonvale Simmental Fleckviehs, The Baldry family, Illabo.
Junior champion female: Tennysonvale Target exhibited by Tennysonvale Simmental Fleckviehs, The Baldry family, Illabo.
Reserve junior champion female: Tennysonvale Tessa exhibited by Tennysonvale Simmental Fleckviehs, The Baldry family, Illabo.
Senior champion female: VC Cream Soda T035 exhibited by TAFE NSW Richmond College, Richmond.
Reserve senior champion female: VC Hyacinths exhibited by TAFE NSW Richmond College, Richmond.
Grand champion bull: VC Umpire, exhibited by VC Simmentals, Binda.
Grand champion female: Tennysonvale Target exhibited by Tennysonvale Simmental Fleckviehs, The Baldry family, Illabo.
Supreme exhibit: VC Umpire, exhibited by VC Simmentals, Binda.
Breeders group: Tennysonvale breeders group, exhibited by Tennysonvale Simmental Fleckviehs, The Baldry family, Illabo.
- Full results in next week's The Land newspaper.
Alexandra Bernard
Journalist based in Wagga Wagga covering all things agriculture in southern NSW.
Journalist based in Wagga Wagga covering all things agriculture in southern NSW.
