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The Ekka is home to one of Australia’s largest annual cattle competitions. Around 1,200 head of Beef cattle will be paraded, judged and displayed across the stud and led steer sections The Stud Beef Competition is the largest showing of stud beef in the southern hemisphere. More than 25 breeds of beef cattle will be displayed at the Ekka. The best time to see the cattle being judged is from Monday 5 to Saturday 10 August, with the small breeds taking to the Main Arena on Friday 16 August. The Ekka’s Prime Beef Competition is being held at Silverdale Saleyards on Thursday 8 August, with more than 130 head of cattle entered (plus an additional 24 head in the JBS Jap Ox class).
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