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Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Taieri farmer on the hook for top prizes
Taieri farmer Geoff Edgar won both of the top prizes at the recent 2025 Otago-Southland Hoof and Hook Beef Competition. Mr Edgar, of Outram, won the hoof class for cattle 321kg and heavier for his Charolais and Belgian blue-cross steer. Hoof judge Jimmy McAllister said the steer was crowned the supreme hoof champion and Doug Lindsay Memorial Trophy winner due to its "conformation and sheer weight for age". The steer also won the "most valuable animal on the day" category in the hook section. An Angus steer Mr Edgar entered was crowned the supreme hook champion and AH Dodd and Family Trophy winner. Other hook categories Mr Edgar won were best on fork, best marbling and best of British. Exotic breeds could grow to heavy weights if given enough feed, Mr Edgar said. As beef prices were good, he was keeping cattle on farm longer so they were put on the truck at heavier weights. The 16-month-old steer had been given a diet of only grass and autumn had been favourable for growing it. "It has been a great season." Farmer Clark Scott, of Moa Flat, won the hoof class between 271kg and 320kg for his pure-black Limousin heifer. "I'm ecstatic," he said with a smile. Another gold-coloured Limousin heifer placed third in the same section. Mr Scott entered the competition because it showcased the different cattle breeds in the South. A point of interest in the competition was how much an animal weighs on the hoof, compared to on the hook, and the ratio of meat to bone of a carcass. Limousin cattle had been his preferred breed for 30 years and the relationship would continue. "I find them lovely quiet cattle to work with. They're easy care and good foragers. The cows can live on nothing and I'm not going to change breeds now. "I'm getting too long in the tooth." Autumn had been great for growing pasture on his sheep and beef farm. "It has been very mild and growthy and product prices have turned an unbelievable corner so it has been a nice change for farmers to finally get some money in their pockets." Competition committee chairman Barry Gray, of Owaka, said the 30 competition entries, a mix of 12 steers and 18 heifers, were from farms between Outram, Owaka and Wyndham. "The 30 entries is a good result." The cattle were judged on the hook at Alliance Group's Mataura plant. Fat colour on the carcasses this year was a lot whiter than last year's entries, he said. This year, 14 carcasses scored maximum points for fat colour compared with no carcasses scoring peak points in the same category last year. One of his Maine Anjou steers scored maximum points for fat colour. Nearly twice as many carcasses were given maximum points in the "muscle class" compared with last year. Cattle with a "nice, big, round beefy backside" usually scored maximum points for muscle. Two of his pure Maine Anjou cattle, a heifer and a steer, scored maximum muscle points. Mr Gray was crowned the reserve champion in both the hoof and hook sections. "That was nice." OTAGO-SOUTHLAND HOOF AND HOOK BEEF COMPETITION Hoof section: Class 1 (220kg to 270kg): Geoff Edgar (Outram) Charolais and Belgian blue-cross steer, 1; Barry Gray (Owaka) Angus and Maine-Anjou-cross steer, 2; Mike Thompson (Waikaia) Limousin steer, 3. Class 2 (271kg to 320kg): Clark Scott (Moa Flat) Limousin heifer, 1; Jorge Story (Wyndham) Charolais and Hereford Angus-cross heifer, 2; Clark Scott (Moa Flat) Limousin heifer, 3. Supreme hoof champion and Doug Lindsay Memorial Trophy winner: Geoff Edgar (Outram) Charolais and Belgian blue-cross steer. Reserve hoof champion: Barry Gray (Owaka) Angus and Maine Anjou-cross steer. Supreme hook champion carcass and AH Dodd and Family Trophy winner: Geoff Edgar (Outram) Angus steer. Reserve hook champion carcass: Barry Gray (Owaka) Angus and Maine Anjou steer. Best of British: Geoff Edgar (Outram) Angus steer, 1; Max Nicol (Outram) Angus steer, 2; Brian Thomson (Allanton) South Devon heifer, 3. Best new entrant: Jorge Story (Wyndham). Best owner-bred animal: Barry Gray (Owaka) Angus and Maine Anjou-cross steer. Most valuable animal on the day: Geoff Edgar (Outram) Charolais and Belgian blue steer. Best marbled carcass: Geoff Edgar (Outram) Stabiliser steer. Best on fork: Geoff Edgar (Outram) Angus steer
Agriland
07-06-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Store bullocks reach €6.09/kg as heavy cattle ease at Kilkenny
There were 630 head of cattle on offer at Kilkenny Mart on Thursday, June 5, with the prices paid described by auctioneer George Candler as 'marginally less for the heavy and overage cattle but a vibrant trade for store bullocks with up to €6.09/kg paid for four Charolais bullocks averaging 430kg making €2,620/head. The auctioneer said: 'The factories have dropped quotes by €0.10c/kg, which may have had a negative effect but only to a limited degree, with exporters and farmer buyers still active.' Despite this, the average price paid for bullocks over 600kg was €4.05/kg, which was back €0.06c/kg from five weeks ago when that average price was €4.11/kg. Other notable prices from the sale included a pen of nine Friesian bullocks with an average weight of 330kg that sold for €4.24/kg or €1,400/head. Bullocks in the 500-600kg category averaged €4.10/kg, which is on par with average prices here in early May. Three Angus bullocks averaging 518kg sold for €2,410/head or €4.16/kg. 400-500kg store bullocks averaged €4.16/kg, up €0.08c/kg since early May. Three Hereford bullocks with an average weight of 425kg sold for €1,760/head or €4.14/kg. Bullocks below 400kg averaged €3.90/kg, back €0.24c/kg since early May. Two Charolais bullocks with an average weight of 385kg sold for €5.27/kg or €2,030/head. Friesian cull cows ranged in price from €1.90-3.35/kg and continental cull cows ranged in price from €2.80-3.90/kg. Beef heifers averaged €4.23/kg or €2,860/head. A 775kg Charolais heifer made €3,280 or €4.23/kg. Forward store heifers averaged €4.05/kg or €1,810/head. Three 555kg Limousin heifers made €2,420/head or €4.36/kg. Another two Angus heifers weighing 520kg made €1,980/head or €3.81/kg. Lighter store heifers averaged €4.23/kg or €1,425/head. A pen of four Angus heifers with an average weight of 325kg made €4.25/kg or €1,380/head. Another pen of six Charolais heifers with an average weight of 365kg made €4.66/kg or €1,700/head.
The Star
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
‘Upin' and ‘Ipin' in line for Aidiladha sacrifice
SHAH ALAM: Upin and Ipin will be sacrificed for Aidiladha today. No, not the lovable comic characters – these are two premium Limousin cattle, weighing 780kg and 800kg respectively. Upin and Ipin are among 22 gigantic cattle to be sacrificed at the Tayyib Ranch Qurban Carnival at Shah Alam Stadium. Tayyib Ranch managing director Mohd Sakhedan Sidek said Upin and Ipin, which were sold to different buyers for RM20,000 and RM26,000, will be slaughtered tomorrow The Limousin is a French breed of beef cattle from the Limousin and Manche regions of France. Heavy-muscled cattle from other premium breeds such as Brahman, Charolais, Blonde and Black Angus will also be slaughtered at the event. 'The cattle, aged between three and four years, were brought in from Kelantan and Terengganu. 'They weigh between 700kg and 1,000kg and are priced from RM10,000 to RM45,000 each,' he told Bernama. Mohd Sakhedan said demand for such cattle continued to rise each year, for sacrificial rites performed by Muslims during Hari Raya Aidiladha. 'Huge cattle are preferred for their meat yield and superior quality, making them ideal for distribution to the underprivileged as a valuable source of nutritious food,' he said. Mohd Sakhedan said a total of 100 cattle will be slaughtered over a continuous 48-hour period until tomorrow. 'We have also received approval from the Selangor Islamic Religious Department to perform prayers at the carnival site, followed by a communal feast,' he added.
Irish Independent
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
How this 26-year-old is using Tiktok to inspire young cattle breeders of the future
Not only is 26-year-old Chloe Dreaper-Eyre managing her own pedigree Limousin herd in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, but she's also finding a unique way to inspire the next generation of livestock enthusiasts through TikTok.
Barnama
06-06-2025
- General
- Barnama
Upin, Ipin Among Premium Cattle To Be Sacrificed At Tayyib Ranch Qurban Carnival
REGION - CENTRAL > NEWS By Mohd Azrin Muhammad SHAH ALAM, June 6 (Bernama) -- Two premium Limousin cattle named Upin and Ipin, weighing 780kg and 800kg respectively, are among 22 gigantic cattle set to be sacrificed at the Tayyib Ranch Qurban Carnival at Shah Alam Stadium this year in conjunction with Aidiladha celebrations. Tayyib Ranch managing director Mohd Sakhedan Sidek said Upin and Ipin, which were sold to different buyers for RM20,000 and RM26,000, will be slaughtered tomorrow. bootstrap slideshow 'In addition to Upin and Ipin, heavy-muscled cattle from other premium breeds such as Brahman, Charolais, Blonde, and Black Angus, will also be slaughtered at the carnival. 'These cattle, aged between three and four years, were brought in from Kelantan and Terengganu. They weigh between 700kg and 1,000kg and are priced from RM10,000 to RM45,000 each,' he told Bernama. Mohd Sakhedan noted that demand for lembu sado or these gigantic cattle, continues to rise each year, as the public becomes more aware of the importance of choosing the best animals for the Qurban, a significant sacrificial rite performed by Muslims during Aidiladha. 'These gigantic cattle are preferred for their larger meat yield and superior quality, making them ideal for distribution to underprivileged communities as a valuable source of nutritious food,' he said. Mohd Sakhedan said a total of 100 cattle will be slaughtered over a continuous 48-hour period until Sunday, giving the public a chance to witness Tayyib Ranch's livestock management and Qurban operations. 'We've also received approval from the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) to perform the Aidiladha prayers at the carnival site, followed by a communal feast featuring Beriani Daging Lembu Sado as the main dish,' he added.
