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scheduled breed talks at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. The Cat Competition wraps up on Sunday 16 August with the judging of desexed cats and the dedicated Kitten Show, giving cat fans one last chance to catch these purr-fect pets in action. Lionel Blumel (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0419 798 779 D Dairy Cattle Competition presented by Aussie Helpers WHERE: Large Animal Pavilion (Level 1) and Main Arena Australia’s top dairy exhibitors will compete for a share of $24,000 in prize money in this year’s Dairy Cattle Competition presented by Aussie Helpers, showcasing the milk quality, conformation and production potential of their animals. Cattle will be housed on Level 1 of the Large Animal Pavilion, with judging held both in the pavilion ring and on the Main Arena. The competition runs from Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 August with 100+ entries received. Highlights include the All Breeds Youth Show at 3pm on Wednesday 12 August and the crowning of the Supreme Dairy Cow on Friday 14 August from 3pm in the Main Arena. To celebrate the 150th anniversary, the Dairy Committee has created a visual display showcasing Dairy Cattle competitors and highlighting the evolution of the competition and the dairy industry. For a full schedule of dairy cattle judging highlights, please see page 146. Kerri Robertson (RNA Councillor in Charge)
Beef Cattle WHERE: Main Arena
The Ekka’s beef cattle program remains one of the largest and most prestigious in the country, showcasing more than 1,498 head of cattle across the Stud Beef and Led Steer competitions. The Stud Beef Competition, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, returns to the Main Arena on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 August as part of Ekka Beef Week. This year, Charolais is the feature breed and will also be the largest group of cattle at the Brisbane Showgrounds with over 250 entered. The Led Steer Competition will see Junior classes on Tuesday 4 August and the Open classes on Wednesday 5 August. Exhibitors will celebrate the very best in beef at the Ekka Premier Beef Presentation, held on Friday 7 August at 6pm in the XXXX Stockmen’s Bar and Grill. For a full schedule of beef judging highlights, please see page 148. Gary Noller (RNA Councillor in Charge)
T: 0408 700 949 Bush Poetry WHERE: Stockman’s Rest (and virtually)
Ekka’s Bush Poetry competition will once again celebrate the spirit, stories and characters of the Australian bush, as talented performers bring the art of the Aussie ballad to life. On Sunday 9 August from 9am, a line-up of both seasoned and student poets will deliver powerful renditions – many themed around the Ekka’s 150th anniversary. The competition has this year attracted 27+ entries, including from students, highlighting how bush poetry is helping to build creativity and confidence in classrooms. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual competition is judged in the lead-up to Show on Wednesday 15 July, with videos submitted from across the state and nation. David Fagan (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0413 080 931 C Cat Competition presented by Sushi Hub WHERE: Sushi Hub Cat Precinct Step into a world of whiskers, paws and personality, when180 cats across 50 breeds take centre-stage at this year’s Cat Competition presented by Sushi Hub. Judging begins on Saturday 8 August and continues through to Wednesday 12 August, with expert judges from Germany, Hungary, New Zealand and Australia assessing kittens, longhairs, shorthairs and companion cats. The popular PAT-A-CAT (Cat Breed Showcase) supported by Plush Puppy returns from Thursday 13 to Saturday 15 August, featuring informative displays and
T 0407 651 022 Dairy Goats WHERE: Large Animal Pavilion – level 1
One of Queensland’s largest annual gatherings of dairy goats returns to the Ekka, with judging on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August. Five popular breeds including Anglo-Nubian, British Alpine, Nigerian Dwarf, Saanen and Toggenburg will be joined by entries in a 'All Other Breeds' class. Close to 100 entries have been received this year, with judging focusing on physical characteristics and milk production potential. Highlights include the RNA Young Judges from 9am and Junior Handlers Competition at 11am on Friday 14 August and the prestigious Supreme Champion Dairy Doe of Show title awarded on Saturday 15 August. Kerri Robertson (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0407 651 022 John Cotter (RNA Councillor in Charge) T 0418 466 891
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