The Australian Brahman Breeders’ Association (ABBA) are pleased to announce our 2026 Brahman Carcase Competition. The aim of the trial and competition is to identify outstanding performance and commercial viability of Brahman Cattle in an effort to combat the current discounting mentality.
DNA samples will be collected from each entry and used in the process of validating genetic carcase and performance traits.
Steers will be scored using a balance of weight gain, carcase quality and carcase yield traits in an attempt to identify the most profitable Brahman animal for producers and 100 day grain fed markets.
Induction date 18th of April 2026.
Entries Closing date 31st of March 2026.
Awards
- Champion Feedlot Trial Steer
- Reserve Champion Feedlot Trial Steer
- Champion Feedlot Trial pen of three
- Reserve Champion Feedlot Trial pen of three
- Champion hgp free Feedlot Trial Steer
- Reserve Champion hgp free Feedlot Trial Steer
- Champion hgp free Feedlot Trial pen of three
- Reserve Champion hgp free Feedlot Trial pen of three
- Champion Carcase
- Reserve Champion Carcase
- Champion weight gain Steer
- Reserve Champion weight gain Steer
- Largest eye muscle
- Highest MSA index
- Highest lean meat yield
- Most even pen
Feedlot Trial Conditions
& Entry Form
Information
- Entries will be completed via online link and invoices will be emailed to competitors. Fees must be paid before entries are accepted.
- Steers to be nominated in groups of 5 with the top 3 carcase scores from each group entered into the competition.
- Late nominations and class changes will NOT be accepted.
- Competitors to arrange transport to the feedlot. Transport to the abattoir will be organised by the feedlot.
- All cattle will be treated at induction as per normal feedlot procedures.
- All cattle must arrive bearing ABBA tags at the Feedlot.
- Restrictions may apply on the number of entries per competitor if total entries exceed the limit.
- All carcase scores will be eligible for the major individual prizes including Champion and Reserve Champion Carcase, Grand Champion Carcase, as well as Largest Eye Muscle, Highest MSA Index, Highest Lean Meat Yield, etc.
- All animals must be tagged in the near ear with ABBA supplied tags prior to leaving the property.
- The Committee must be notified of any changes to the number of entries and their corresponding tag numbers.
- Competitors will supply ABBA Tag Number with corresponding RFID Number (preferred) or NLIS Tag Number at delivery to feedlot.
- Where possible an approximate age ( more accurate the better, should be included )
- Entry weight for weight gain purposes will be entries Arrival weight.
- Exit weight for weight gain purposes will use the Carcase weight with a yield assumption, calculated on the competitions overall liveweight-dressed weight yield.
- All animals are to be polled or effectively de-horned.
- Any steer showing secondary male characteristics on the slaughter floor will be disqualified at the discretion of the nominated scrutineer.
- The committee reserves the right to accept or reject any entries.
- ABBA to negotiate forward contract price with TEYS for all competition steers.
- Competitor agrees to a 1% fee to be deducted from net proceeds, by Australian Brahman Breeders assoc. To support and manage the competition
- All fees in relation to Trial (e.g. ration, induction, handling and transport from feedlot) will be deducted by TEYS Rockhampton upon slaughter.
- All cattle are the responsibility of the owner
- The judges’ decision will be final.
- Any non-eaters will be removed from Barmount at the conclusion of the competition, vendors have the choice of sending them with the carcase competition cattle to the abattoir, or collecting them on the day all cattle are trucked.
- NO Refunds on Entry fees will be allowed after the Entry Closing Date.
- Any violation of “Conditions of Entry” will result in immediate disqualification.
- Nomination fee. $30 per pen
Key event details
- Date: April 18, 2026 - August 14, 2026
- Location: Barmount Feedlot
