Cattle
Download entry forms (entry, disease declaration, waiver)
Rules & Regulations
PIC Number: 3GG PA 135
STEWARD: Don McDonald
PH: 0412 306 678
ENTRY FEES: Membership $5 / Non-members $5.50
Pre-Entries Close: 27/2/2017
The official entry form or legible photocopy is to be addressed to:
Don McDonald, Cattle Steward
PO Box 78
Queenscliff 3225
CHECKLIST WHEN SENDING IN YOUR ENTRY:
Please check that the following have been included with your entry form:
- A self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your duplicate entry form and /or exhibit tickets.
- A cheque or money order for the competition entry fee.
- Admission tickets if you wish to pre-order (Adults $10, Conc. $5, Family 2 Adults and 3 Children $25) will also be included.
- And a completed Johnes disease declaration form and cattle handling waiver, MUST be signed and enclosed.
Additional Rules of Entry
- All exhibits must be registered in the Calf Register or Herd book of the particular show.
- Inspection of Tattoos or photos may be made by the Society.
- All cattle must be secured by halter. Poll exhibits, any partially or wholly de-horned exhibits must be securely tied by both an effective collar of neck rope and halter, at all times when not under immediate and effective control of an attendant. All bulls under one year must be secured by the nose when being led, and all bulls of one year and over must be rung.
- In the Breed Section all females must be fitted with a nose grip when being led.
- Ages of all cattle taken as at show day.
- In breeds with small numbers the Show Society reserves the right to limit the awarding of Broad ribbons.
- Animals that enter the Special Interbred Paid class must be judged in their age classes first.
- Primary producers are required to have their own public liability insurance.
Dairy Sections
Junior classes - Under 24 months
Senior classes - Over 24 months
Other breeds will be judged if entered
Class 64 - Bull under 12 months open class, all breeds
Class 65 - 12-24 months open all class, all breeds
INTERBREED CLASSES
Group of three
Sponsored by HF Richardson & Co
Dairy Heifer Junior Champion
Sponsored by G & D.L Robertson
Dairy Female Grand Champion
The Geelong West Social Club Cafe
Dairy Bull Grand Champion
Junior Parader enter on show day
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Dairy Cattle Class: Numbers in square |
Heifer under 6 mths |
Heifer under 12 mths |
Heifer 12 to 24 mths |
Cow over 20 mths Dry |
Cow under 30 mths in milk |
Cow over 30 mths in milk |
Best vesselled Cow or Heifer |
Bull 12 mths |
Bull 12 to 24 mths |
Group of three |
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Brown Swiss |
57 |
58 |
59 |
60 |
61 |
62 |
63 |
64 |
65 |
66 |
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Guernsey |
67 |
68 |
69 |
70 |
71 |
72 |
73 |
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|
74 |
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Jersey |
75 |
76 |
77 |
78 |
79 |
80 |
81 |
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|
82 |
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Any other breed |
83 |
84 |
85 |
86 |
87 |
88 |
89 |
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|
90 |
Beef Section
SPECIAL CLASS
Interbred pair 1 Bull, 1 Female open to all Beef breeds. (Both animals must be judged in their age class first)
Sponsored by Grassy Point Wines
INTERBREED CLASSES
Group of three
Sponsored by HF Richardson & Co
Junior Champion Heifer, - Champion each breed
Sponsored by Illowra Dexters
Junior Champion Bull, - Champion each breed
Sponsored by Benair Park Simmentals
Senior Champion Bull, - Champion each breed
Sponsored by Geelong Farm supplies
Senior Champion Cow, - Champion each breed
Sponsored by Hello Birdie Cafe, Ocean Grove
Supreme Champion Exhibit
Sponsored by Chris Barnett
Under 15 Beef (parents written consent necessary)
Sponsored by Malcom & Heather MacDonald
1st & 2nd Parader and Junior judges 15 to 25 qualify for Melbourne Show
RESERVE CHAMPION EXHIBIT
Sponsored by Ron and Joan Turner
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Beef Cattle Class: Numbers in square |
Bull under 14 mths |
Bull under 14 to 20 mths |
Bull under 20 mths & over |
Heifer under 14 mths |
Heifer 14 to 20 mths |
Cows 20 to 30 mths |
Cows over 30 mths |
Group of 3 both sexes |
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Angus |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
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Limousin |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
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Simmental |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
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Dexter |
33 |
34 |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
40 |
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Red Angus |
41 |
42 |
43 |
44 |
45 |
46 |
47 |
48 |
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Any other breed |
49 |
50 |
51 |
52 |
53 |
54 |
55 |
56 |
South Western Region of VAS Ltd Beef & Dairy Most Successful Competitor
$100 prize money will be awarded to the Exhibitor who exhibits the most Beef/Dairy Interbreed Champions in one season of the South Western Region of VAS Ltd Shows. This award will be presented at the 2017 South Western Group final.
STRAW FOR CATTLE BEDDING
Donated by Graeme Brown
INTERBREED RIBBONS BEEF & DAIRY
Sponsored by Gelora Park Simmentals, Portarlington
