THE Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) is calling for entries to the 2013 Royal Melbourne Show Beef Cattle and Carcase Competition, with entry forms available online for the first time.
The Beef Carcase Competition will be held from Monday, September 23 to Tuesday, September 24, and the Beef Cattle Competition from Friday, September 27 to Wednesday, October 2 during the 2013 Royal Melbourne Show.
Highlights of this year’s competition include the Borthwick Trophy, Gun Fitter Competition, School and College Paraders Competitions, the Waterford Charolais Youth Team Challenge and Supreme Beef Exhibit.
This year’s feature breed is the Hereford, which will include Herefords, Poll Herefords and Miniature Herefords.
RASV CEO Mark O’Sullivan said the Royal Melbourne Show Beef Cattle and Carcase Competition recognises the best of the best, with more than 800 cattle under one roof over 12 days.
“The RASV has made a number of changes to this year’s competition, including enhanced facilities so that exhibitors have a pleasant and memorable experience at the 2013 Royal Melbourne Show,” he said.
The 2013 Royal Melbourne Show is on from Saturday, September 21 to Wednesday, October 2 2013 at Melbourne Showgrounds.
Entries to the Royal Melbourne Show Beef Cattle and Carcase Competition close on Friday, July 19.
- For more information and entry forms visit www.rasv.com.au/beefcattle or www.rasv.com.au/beefcarcase