AUSTRALIAN BRANGUS CATTLE ASSOCIATION LTD ACN 064 666 084 ABN 76 064 666 084 AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, ARMIDALE, NSW 2351 Telephone (02) 6773 3373 Fax (02) 6772 1943 Dear Brangus Enthusiasts, The Brangus Carcass Competition will run again in early March 2017 with the first competition being a great success. Last year's competition included 146 Steers with the combined average MSA score of being in the top 25% of all carcasses graded for the 2014 to 2015 year. The 2016 Carcass Competition saw Brangus prime cuts available at the Bracken Ridge Tavern in Brisbane over a month surrounding the Brisbane Expedition and this year will be no different with owner of the Bracken Ridge Tavern, Michael White, being extremely pleased with the product. "The Brangus steaks were a real hit, with returning customers raving about the tenderness and flavor of the meat. It was consistent from day one until the end. We'd be more than happy to see Brangus steaks on our menu again". This year will see the inclusion of a Brangus Crossbred Class. Brangus Cross steers must be by Brangus bulls OR out of Brangus cows. Entries will include 7 steers with your best 6 carcasses being judged. There will be 2 classes for entry: Class A Brangus Purebred Steers Class B Brangus Crossbred Steers There will be a field day held at Waterfall Feedlot near the completion of the competition. Due to work place health and safety this will be the only time you will be able to view the cattle unless prior conversation with Waterfall Feedlot or the ABCA Carcass Completion Committee. To make the competition run as smoothly as possible Terry Nolan will purchase the steers on entry to the feedlot with a quoted price one month before delivery to the Waterfall Feedlot, Goomeri, Queensland. Steers will be killed at Nolan s Meats, Gympie. There will be an awards dinner on the Wednesday, 9 th August 2017 at the Bracken Ridge Tavern in Brisbane to announce the winners. Please give careful consideration of your steers entered as it is a competition and we are looking for your very best to promote your cattle or your stud.
If you do have any questions or queries please direct them to the Brangus Carcass Competition Committee on the following numbers: Edward Quinn 0418 716 442 Brad Hanson 0408 684 612 Brad Saunders 0458 359 105 Brady Jackson 0457 821 566 On behalf of the Brangus Carcass Competition Committee we wish you all the best with your entries and have a safe and happy holiday. Kind regards, ABCA Brangus Carcass Competition Committee
2017 BRANGUS CARCASS COMPETITION ENTRY CONDITIONS 1. Applications to enter close at 5pm on Friday, 17 th February 2017. 2. All entries are to consist of a pen of 7 steers, with the best 6 being judged in the competition. If for any reason there are less than 6 head at the time of judging, the entry will be disqualified. 3. The competition will have a separate class for Brangus steers and for Brangus cross steers. These classes will be judged separately. 4. The entry fee is $10/head. 5. All animals entered must be steers of pure Brangus or Brangus cross breeding. 6. The entry weight of all animals (Classes A & B) must be between 370kg and 450kg. 7. All steers must be polled or dehorned. 8. All entries must be a maximum of 2 teeth. 9. Steers must be HGP free. 10. Steers must be Lifetime traceable and fitted with a NLIS tag. 11. All entries must be accompanied by a LPA Vendor Declaration. 12. All entries must be visibly free from cattle ticks. 13. All entries must be free of dog bites, hernias, blue eyes, lameness and presented as fit to load. Deductions will be applied as per Nolan s pricing schedule. 14. Staggs are not eligible for entry. 15. All steers are to be purchased by Terry Nolan at the agreed price on delivery to Waterfall Feedlot, Goomeri, Queensland. 16. All entries are to be identified in their applicable class prior to entry into the feedlot. 17. The ABCA Steer Feedlot Trial Committee reserves the right to refuse entry to the competition of animals that do not meet the required standard for entry into the feedlot. 18. All steers must be delivered to Waterfall Feedlot, Goomeri before 2pm local time on Monday 13 th March 2017. Any steers arriving after this time will be disqualified and unable to participate in the competition. 19. The competition will take place at Waterfall Feedlot, Goomeri. 20. The announcements of the winners will take place at the 2017 Carcass Competition Wine & Dine Awards night at the Bracken Ridge Tavern, Brisbane on Wednesday, 9 th August 2017. 21. Once steers are nominated in their class they cannot be changed during the competition. If steers do not meet the criteria (weights) of their nominated class they will be disqualified.
2017 BRANGUS CARCASS COMPETITION NOMINATION FORM CLASS NO. ENTERED $ PER HEAD $ TOTAL A Purebred Brangus Steers 100 Day Class Entry Weight 370kg 450kg, $10 Maximum 2 teeth B - Crossbred Brangus Steers 100 Day Class Entry Weight 370kg 450kg, Maximum 2 teeth $10 Total $ Payment of entry at $10/head must accompany this form. All steers must be delivered to Waterfall feedlot before 2pm local time on Monday 13 th March 2017. This curfew will be strictly enforced. I/We agree to abide by the conditions of entry. Name: Date: / / Address: Phone Number: ( ) Signature: Entries must be received by the ABCA office by 5pm on Friday, 17th February 2017. Please return this form with entry fees to ABCA Executive Officer, Natalie Herd by: Fax: (02) 6772 1943 Post: Australian Brangus Cattle Association, ABRI, University of New England, Armidale NSW 2351
AUSTRALIAN BRANGUS CATTLE ASSOCIATION LTD ACN 064 666 084 ABN 76 064 666 084 AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, ARMIDALE, NSW 2351 Telephone (02) 6773 3373 Fax (02) 6772 1943 Dear Sir/Madam, The 2017 ABCA Brangus Carcass Competition will be concluded with a Wine and Dine Awards night in Brisbane on Wednesday, 9 th of August 2017. This competition, encapsulated in the Award Night, promotes all the reasons for the success of the Brangus breed, which include: Fertility Performance Adaptability We are approaching businesses to join in the success of the 2017 Brangus Carcass Competition and the Brangus breed by showing their support through sponsorship. Attached with this letter is a sponsorship form offering four sponsorship packages. We would love for you and your business to take this opportunity to become a sponsor of this event. Please register your interest by returning the attached form to the Executive Officer, Natalie Herd, at the Australian Brangus Cattle Association via email to brangus@abri.une.edu.au or fax on 02 6772 1943. If you do have any questions or queries please direct them to the Brangus Carcass Competition Committee on the following numbers: Edward Quinn 0418 716 442 Brad Hanson 0408 684 612 Brad Saunders 0458 359 105 Brady Jackson 0457 821 566 Thanks for your consideration into this matter and we look forward to becoming partners in the future of the Brangus Carcass Competition.
With your commitment and our passion and drive for the success of the Brangus Carcass Competition we can really get your business and the Brangus breed into the public s notice. Kind regards, ABCA Brangus Carcass Competition Committee
REGISTRATION OF SPONSORSHIP Yes, please accept this as registration of our Sponsorship for the 2017 ABCA Brangus Carcass Competition Wine and Dine Awards night. $2500 Platinum sponsorship 8 dinner tickets $1000 Gold sponsorship 4 dinner tickets $500 Silver Sponsorship 2 dinner tickets $250 Bronze Sponsorship 1 dinner ticket Company Name Address Telephone Fax Email Signed Please return the Registration of Sponsorship to Natalie Herd via fax on (02) 6772 1943 or email brangus@abri.une.edu.au