By Jeremy Sollars
Warren Schelbach (left) with his Champion ‘Pen of Three’, pictured with buyer Angus Gross of GR Prime Meats and ‘hook’ judge Greg Carey of Carey Bros Abattoir, Yangan.
Lamb producers from both the local region and from further afield did well at the 2019 Warwick Show and Rodeo Society Prime Lamb Carcass Competition.
Lambs were processed at Carey Brothers Yangan abattoir who provided their services free of charge, as was transport by Frasers Livestock Transport.
‘Hook’ judge Greg Carey was impressed by the overall quality of the dressed lambs, with the highest dressing percentage of 62.5% achieved by G & C Young.
The Competition has been running for more than 35 years and is one of the premier events of its kind in Australia, with Warwick the only remaining sheep selling centre in Queensland. The Competition provides a great opportunity for producers to learn more about the ‘trade’ specifications for lambs required by domestic butchers, and to compare notes over the finer points of feeding and genetics.
‘Hook’ results…
Champions –
• Single Lamb – G&C Young; Reserve – W&W Schelbach
• Pen of 3 Lambs – W&W Schelbach; Reserve – Bellevue Grazing Co
• Lamb with Highest Dressing Percentage (62.5%) – G&C Young (Winner of Class 2)
• Average Value of Lambs (97 in total) – $206.95
• Hoof Judge selections did not feature in a First Place ‘on the hook’ in any class so this prize will jackpot in 2020.
Class winners –
Class 1 – Single Lamb – 40-45KG , live weight
• 1st W&W Schelbach
• 2nd Jenny Lowe
• 3rd Bellevue Grazing Co
Class 2 – Single Lamb – 45.1KG+, live weight
• 1st G&C Young
• 2nd P&P Hood
• 3rd RT Barnes
Class 3 – Pen of Three Lambs – 40-45KG, live weight
• 1st W&W Schelbach
• 2nd G&C Young
• 3rd Bellevue Grazing Co
Class 4 – Pen of Three Lambs – 45.1kg+, live weight
• 1st Bellevue Grazing Co
• 2nd Bellevue Grazing Co
• 3rd P&P Hood
