An initiative of the association we have decided to run a carcase and feedlot trial. The aim will be 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.
- Steers must be purebred Brahman
- 5 steers per pen, you can enter as many pens as you like.
- Best 3 steers per pen used as scored pen.
- Steers fed at Barmount Feedlot
- Entry date 15th April
- Digital nominations open 1st of March close
- 31st of March
- Steers will be fed for 110 days
- All steers will be HGP’d
- Steers will be Killed at JBS Rockhampton plant
- If numbers make it viable pick up points for larger loads 2-3 decks may be able to be arranged at central points eg. Gracemere, Gympie or Charters Towers
- All feed costs will be deducted from proceeds after slaughter
- Prizes for pens and individual animals
- Entry specifications 0-4 teeth 400-480 kg
- curfewed weight
- Entry weight for weight gain purpose will be taken
- 5-8 days after arrival at feedlot.
Key event details
- Date: April 15, 2025 - October 25, 2025
- Location: Barmount Feedlot
