SECTION 3 – STUD BEEF CATTLE
Chief Steward: Mr R Taylor Phone: (07) 54 665 115
Stewards: Mr G Blanch, Mr J Steinhardt, Miss K Schulz
Miss A Steinhardt, Mrs P Steinhardt & Mr B Schulz
Young Paraders, Young Judges & Led Steer Competitions to be judged
Friday 15th July 2011 commencing at 2pm
Stud Beef Cattle be judged Saturday 16th July 2011 commencing at 8.30am
No Cattle on Showgrounds before Friday Morning. Led Steers Permitted Thursday after 12pm.
No Gate Passes will be issued.
Entry Fee: $4.40 per class incl. GST
Entries & Fees Close: Friday 1st July 2011
Due to the need for Space Allocation of 1 bay per animal,
No Late Entries or Fax Nominations will be Accepted
Post Entries to: Mr R Taylor, 84 Clarendon Way, M/S 437, Lake Clarendon 4343
Cattle Entries will only be Accepted on Gatton Show Society Application for Entry Forms. PLEASE
READ ALL REGULATIONS BEFORE YOU FILL ‘Application for Entry Form’ & COMPLETE the
‘Statement of Exhibitor Form.’
On receipt of $27.50 & S.S.A.E at the Show Office, 2x2 Day Passes will be returned to you. Please post
to: G.S.S, PO Box 235, Gatton 4343 and allow up to 2 weeks for return of tickets.
Regulations: NLIS – Please fill in the form required.
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All EXHIBITORS NEED TO SUPPLY THEIR OWN BEDDING STRAW.
Age of Cattle shall be actual age to 1st July 2011.
All animals will be registered in a Herd Book of the respective Breed Society.
All Animals are to be owned by the EXHIBITOR for 3 Months PRIOR to the Show.
Proof of registration, or eligibility to Register, must be available on request by Stewards.
Details of Each Exhibit entered in Classes 1 to 10 to be supplied on the Application for
Entry: Breed, Name of Exhibit, Herd Book No., Registration No., or Calf Recording No.
Any Animal shown as an individual Exhibit may not be shown with its Dam.
In Cow classes, calves exhibited at foot MUST be UNDER 8 Months of Age.
The Exhibits will only be accepted from Brucellosis and Tuberculosis clean heard (status
monitored negative, tested negative or confirmed free) recognised by the D.P.I.
Cattle must not be introduced unless they are from a property or herd which Johne’s Disease
has not been known or suspected to exist within five years prior to introduction.
Any Exhibitors intending to bring Electrical Equipment to the Showgrounds are required to
ensure it is fitted with earth leakage circuit breakers and that all electrical leads, tools and
appliances have been inspected & tagged by a licensed electrical contractor. This is essential
for the safety of all exhibitors and the public; and is a requirement of the Workplace Health
& Safety Act 1989. The Act imposes severe penalties in the event of non-compliance with
its provisions. Any exhibitors who do not comply will not be allowed entry to Showgrounds.
ALL CATTLE HOUSED OVERNIGHT MUST HAVE NECK STRAP
All Animals over 4 Months must have Nose Grip or Ring. Bulls 1 year and Over must
have NOSE RING.
All Animals are to be tethered and led with lead rope attached to Nose Grip or Ring.
All Exhibits MUST be haltered at all times.
16. CLIPPING CRADLES OUTSIDE SHED ON NORTHERN END ONLY
17. Pressure Washers: NO “Gurneys” or Similar electrically driven pressure cleaners will be permitted.
18. All Stock MUST be FREE from Ticks. Tick infested cattle will not be allowed to compete
and must be removed from the Showgrounds.
Spraying Facilities are available at the Showgrounds with No charge to Exhibitors.
Exhibitors from Cattle Tick Free Areas Require their own completed Waybill and a permit to
travel, issued by their local D.P.I. Stock Inspector to receive their free Spraying. Exhibitors
without a permit will be charged normal inspection fees and must have spraying completed at an
alternative dip area.
For further information, call 0423 378 984. Spraying commences 3pm Friday & Saturday. An
alternative time may be available - please call the above number for arrangements.
All conditions must be Adhered to as the Gatton Showgrounds are DPI APPROVED
SHOWGROUNDS
TROPHIES
Supreme Champion European Bull
Supreme Champion European Female
Supreme Champion British Bull
Supreme Champion British Female
Supreme Champion Tropical Bull
Supreme Champion Tropical Female
The Winners of these classes will be automatically eligible for the Queensland Times, West
Moreton & Brisbane Valley Show Circuit Final. The Supreme Exhibit in European, British,
European & Led Steer, will be automatically eligible for the prize of engraved trophies to the
value of $125.00 donated by Riverina (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Thank you to ALL TROPHY DONORS & SPONSORS
Grand Champions that have a Sponsor will also receive a Trophy
N.A & D.P. Evans (Balcara Droughtmaster
Stud)
Amber Martin (The Boot Polish Artist)
Ken Hooper & Associates
BankWest
Curtain World
J. Steinhardt (Ropeley Park Murray Greys)
Gatton Pharmacy
A. Steinhardt (Mirrakar Droughtmasters)
K McNamara
Stanbroke Beef Pty Ltd
John O’Brien Toyota
Lilydale Charolais
A.G. Fitzgerald Memorial
And THANK YOU to those donors & sponsors who have not been mentioned
STUD BEEF CATTLE JUDGING TO COMMENCE SATURDAY 16TH JULY AT 8.30AM
FOLLOWED BY GRAND PARADE AT 2PM
Please Note: Gatton Show has Designated Gates For Livestock Entry & Parking so Please
Follow Directions From Signs, Gate Attendants & Parking Personnel.
EXHIBITORS MUST PAY ADMISSION CHARGES AT THE GATE & SHOULD HAVE PUBLIC
LIABILITY INSURANCE
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO LEAD AN ANIMAL IN THE GRAND PARADE, ALL CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND UNDER
MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT 18 YEARS OR OVER
PRIZE MONEY: First $7.00 Second $5.00 Third $3.00
Grand Champion Sash will be awarded provided there is Senior & Junior Champion
EUROPEAN
Division A: Charolais
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
Division B: Limousin
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
Division C: Simmental
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
BRITISH
Division D: Murray Grey
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
Division E: Poll Hereford
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
Division F: Lowline
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
Division G: Dexter
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
TROPICAL
Division H: Braford
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
Division I: Brahman
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
Division J: Droughtmaster
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
Division K: Santa Gertrudis
Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Female
Class
Class
1 BULL 6 Months & under 12 months
7 FEMALE 6 Months & under 12 months
2 BULL 12 Months & under 16 months
8 FEMALE 12 Months & under 16 months
3 BULL 16 Months & under 20 months
9 FEMALE 16 Months & under 20 months
Junior Champion Bull – Sash
Junior Champion FEMALE – Sash
Reserve Junior Champion Bull - Sash
Reserve Junior Champion FEMALE - Sash
4 BULL 20 Months & under 2 Years
10 FEMALE 20 Months & under 2 Years
5 BULL 2 Years & under 3 Years
11 FEMALE 2 Years & under 3 Years
6 BULL 3 Years & under 4 Years
12 FEMALE 3 Years & under 4 Years
Champion Bull - Sash
Champion FEMALE - Sash
Reserve Champion Bull – Sash
Reserve Champion FEMALE – Sash
GRAND CHAMPION BULL - Sash
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - Sash
Class 13: Exhibitor’s Group - For European, Tropical & British Breeds
To Consist of three animals and both sexes to be represented.
No Prize Money awarded for Class 13 – Entry is FREE
LED STEER COMPETITION
Steward in Charge: Miss Amy Steinhardt
0423 378 984
Entry Fee: $5.00 incl GST
FRIDAY 15TH JULY 2011 Commencing at 2PM
WEIGHING OF STEERS WILL COMMENCE PRIOR TO JUDGING
CUT-OFF TIME FOR ARRIVAL IS 12PM SHARP
FINAL ALLOCATION OF CLASSES WILL BE MADE FOLLOWING WEIGHING
For Each Class, Prize Money will be as follows:
First: $100 Second: $75
Third: $50
With Trophies and Sash being awarded for
Champion and Reserve Champion
Champion Led Steer - Trophy/Sash donated by Stanbroke Beef Pty Ltd
Reserve Champion Led Steer - Trophy/Sash donated by Stanbroke Beef Pty Ltd
Class 1: up to 340kg Liveweight
Class 2: 340kg – 480kg Liveweight
Class 3: over 480kg Liveweight
Prize Money of $200 will be paid by the Droughtmaster Society if the Champion
Led Steer is an animal nominated at the time of entry as a Droughtmaster or
Droughtmaster cross
Thankyou to our Major Sponsor
Stanbroke Beef Pty Ltd
For the donation of Prize Money, Sashes and Trophies
& to all sponsors and donors of the Led Steer Competition not mentioned
GATTON SHOW SOCIETY INC.
JUNIOR HANDLER COMPETITION
STUD BEEF CATTLE
FRIDAY 15TH JULY 2011 Commencing at 3.30PM SHARP
First: $7 Second: $5 Third: $3
An Entry Form must be completed and submitted to the Stewards prior to commencement of
judging; and any entrant under 18 years must have a parent or guardian’s permission to compete.
Age of Competitor is as of 1st May 2011
Classes:
1 Under 13 Years
2 13 Years & Under 18 Years
3 18 Years & Under 25 Years
GATTON SHOW SOCIETY INC.
YOUNG JUDGES COMPETITION
STUD BEEF CATTLE
FRIDAY 15TH JULY 2011 commencing at 4.30PM (following Handlers’ Competition)
First: $20 Second: $15 Third: $10
An Entry Form must be completed and submitted to the Stewards prior to commencement of
judging; and any entrant under 18 years must have a parent or guardian’s permission to compete.
Age of Competitor is as of 1st May 2011
Entrants must be under 25 Years of Age
WEST MORETON & BRISBANE VALLEY
SHOW SOCIETIES
Young Judges & Paraders Regional Finals
Dairy Cattle Young Judges:
Gatton Show 15/16th July 2011
Dairy Cattle Young Paraders: Gatton Show 15/16th July 2011
Stud Beef Young Judges:
Lowood 4th June 2011
Stud Beef Young Paraders:
Esk 29th May 2011
State Finals to be Judged at the R.N.A. 11th – 20th August 2011
The Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies Inc.
Beef Cattle & Dairy Cattle Paraders’ Competition Rules
To be eligible for the State Finals, Competitors must comply with ALL Rules noted below. Paraders’
competitions are to determine the Parader who presents and parades an animal before a judge most
effectively.
1) Paraders will parade their animal in a clockwise manner as is normal in a cattle judging ring at the
discretion of the Judge.
2) Competitors must be over 15 and under 25 years of age on the 1st May in the year of the State Final
3) Competitors under 18 years of age must have approval of a parent or guardian to compete.
4) Competitors are to be a Queensland resident for three (3) months prior to competing, or be attending
an educational institution in Queensland unless they qualify under rule five (5) below.
5) Competitors residing interstate who can provide an affinity with a Queensland Show are allowed
entry provided they satisfy one (1) of the following criteria:
a) Their address has a Queensland postcode;
b) They have a Queensland phone number;
c) The competitor or their parents are active working members of that show.
6) National winners are ineligible to compete.
Procedure for local show level competition:
7) An entry form must be completed for all competitors
8) Different age classes may be added to program for judging.
9) Paraders must wear a white dust coat and not display any name or logo at the Stewards discretion.
10) Beef Cattle Paraders may lead a steer or heifer; or a Bull under 20 months. Dairy Cattle Paraders
may lead a DRY female under 36 months.
11) For safety reasons, Judges are not permitted to ask competitors in Young Parader Competitions to
swap animals.
12) Cattle are to be presented in their natural, clean state – No glitter is permissible on animal or Parader.
ANNUAL SHOW 15/16th JULY 2011
APPLICATION FOR ENTRY FORM
GATTON SHOW SOCIETY INC. – Secretary, PO Box 235, Gatton 4343.
Ph: 54 622 577
Fax: 54 623 315
Enquiries and entries to be lodged with the Chief Steward of section entered. Entry Fees must accompany this Form.
2011 Entries Close:
Stud Beef Cattle: 1st July
Boer Goats:
15th
July
(nominations not accepted by fax)
Dairy Goats: 10th July
Stud Sheep: Accepted on Show Day.
Current C.R.V. & E.B.L. Certificates must accompamy Application for Entry Form for Dairy Goats. Without Certificate, Entry will not be accepted.
TO THE SECRETARY – Subject to the rules, by-laws and regulations of your association; and of the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies, I make the following entries for
your forthcoming Show:
Section No:____________
Class
No.
Breed: ______________________________________ Stud Prefix:______________________________________________________________________
Name of Exhibit and H.B.N.
Sex
Brand or Tattoo
Date of Birth
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I certify that all animals mentioned above are free from Cattle Tick, T.B., C.R.V. and/ or
Johne’s Disease.
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The exhibitor hereby releases to the full extent permitted by Law, the Association & its servants,
agents, contractors and employees from any claims and demands, damages, costs and excpenses of every
kind resulting from any accident, damage, loss or injury howsoever caused.
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Under the PAYG withholding tax laws, failure to complete both sides of this form
corretctly could result in 48.5% of prize money being withheld.
Name of Sire and H.B.N
Name of Dam and H.B.N
Entry
Fee
TOTALS:
Title & Name .............................................................................................................
Postal Address ...........................................................................................................
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Signature..........................................................................................................Date...................................