Stud
The Competition for Stud Cattle
The stud refers to the cow that is reserved for breeding. At Acton Super Beef, we have several studs among our herd. Studs are held in high regard when it comes to cows which is why it is not surprising that there is a competition for them –the Nutrien Livestock Stud Cattle Competition. This competition is considered one of the top events in the Beef Australia program. The seed stock recognises it as the premier award for stud cattle in the country. In this event which lasts for five days, a team of highly qualified and esteemed judges will examine one thousand seven hundred entries spanning more than 30 beef cattle breeds.
This competition is always a tightly contested one, with the cattle owners seeking to be the ones to win the Beef Australia broadribbon, an award that signifies the highest rewards for excellence for many of these producers. The event is a triennial one which means it is a once in three years thing. The last one was in 2018, and the next one is scheduled to be held in Rockhampton between May 2 to 8 this year.
The award has several categories based on breed, age, and gender, and you too can take part in the competition. If you are planning to be a part of it, it is important to be familiar with the information about the event, including all the documents that you will need to come with if you are planning to be part of it.
Biosecurity Information
Paperwork
There is a Stud Cattle Office onsite where you should take all the Stud and Trade cattle paperwork. You will need to have the National Vendor Declaration/Movement Record, BEEF AUSTRALIA 2021 Cattle Health Declaration, and Beef Australia 2021 NLIS Scanning Form before you can be given an exhibitor platform.
NLIS Scanning
Every cattle must be tagged using an NLIS device, and the NLIS lockdown will start on May 1 2021. the stud representative must be in their stall with the cattle throughout the lockdown.
JBAS
Every cattle must be at least a JBAS 6, and the JBAS Status must be stated in the Health declaration. The exhibitor is responsible for managing the JBAS and must ensure their cattle are tied up except when penned in an allocated enclosure or being led somewhere. The exhibitor must also make sure the cattle do not graze on grassed areas and keep the enclosures and stall tidy and clean.
Cattle Tick
All livestock that comes into the Rockhampton showground during the event must be free of cattle ticks, and if any cattle is found infested, they will be sent home. Cattle from tick-infested zones must be manually inspected and treated under the supervision of an accredited certifier 24 hours before entry into the showgrounds, and those from cattle tick free zones must reflect that in the cattle health declaration.