Angus steers put on a dominant performance in the Sydney Royal Easter Show Purebred Steer and carcase competition, winning a myriad of awards across the whole spectrum of the competition.
A 384kg Angus steer, exhibited by Travis Worth and bred by Greg and Leonie Ball led the way when crowned both the Champion Lightweight Open Steer and Carcase.
Sired by Bronmar HD Jasper J12, the steer dressed at 60.3%, scored a maximum of 15 points with a rib eye of 87cm2 and had P8 fat of 9mm and rib fat of 4mm.
The carcase was also awarded a Sydney Royal Gold Medal.
A 477kg Angus steer exhibited by Pymble Ladies College and bred by Knowla Livestock was awarded the Champion School Steer ribbon.
Dressing at 55.2%, with a P8 fat of 14mm, rib fat of 8mm and rib eye of 80cm2, the carcase awarded a Sydney Royal Bronze Medal.
The Waitara Partnership was awarded Reserve Champion Lightweight Open Steer with a 381kg Angus steer, sired by Waitara GT Kidnap K107.
The carcase dressed out at 55.4%, had a P8 fat and rib fat of 8mm and 5mm respectively and a rib eye area of 70cm2 and was awarded a Sydney Royal Bronze Medal and first place in the Virtual Taste Test Competition.
Another Angus steer sired by Waitara GT Kidnap K107 and exhibited by the Waitara Partnership, took out the Virtual Taste Test Championship and was awarded a Sydney Royal Bronze Medal.
The 393kg steer dressed at 52% and had a P8 fat of 8mm and rib of 6mm and rib eye are of 72cm2.
Yanco Agricultural High School and Yamba Angus teamed up with a 467kg Angus steer taking out the Reserve Champion Middleweight Open Steer.
Sired by Bruin Uproar 0070, the steer dressing at 55.7%, with a P8 fat of 13mm, rib fat of 6mm and a rib eye of 77cm2, was awarded second place in the Virtual Taste Test Competition.
-Angus Australia