There were some commendable results achieved at the 2008 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Simmental steers performed well and the results in the Steer and Carcase Competition reflected the hard work and dedication of the schools and breeders in preparing the animals.

Within the heavyweight open steer 501 – 549kg lwt Stuart Hobbs of Molong, NSW achieved a highly commended result from the judges of the ‘on the hoof’ section and followed this up with a silver medal in the carcase judging.

A steer breed by Alan Anderson and prepared by Macarthur Anglican School came away with a second place in the ‘on the hoof’ section of the middleweight school steer between 381 – 500kg lwt competition which was also a credit to the hard work involved.

In the same category a Carey Pastoral co. breed steer prepared by St Pauls College gained a third place in the ‘on the hoof’ section of the school steer and cascase competition.

St Pauls College had another entry with in the lightweight open steer 354 – 380kg lwt competition with a steer breed by Ashby Estate which was a commendable effort in preparation of the two steers.

With the good showing of quality Simmental steers throughout the competition, a good team was selected to contest the Stanhill Trophy. Simmental’s final placing was fifth and a special thanks must go to Charles Cassells for the selecting the team to contest the trophy.     

Please view below the results and photos of the Simmental steers at this years competition.  

Entry:  626 Breed:  SIMMENTAL Carcase Medal:  SILVER   Exhibitor:  S HOBBS Breeder:  B&M SCHMID Purchased By:  NATHAN FARMERS MEAT

Live Place:   HIGHLY COMMENDED Live Scan Rib (mm):  8 Live Scan Rump (mm):  11 Live Weight (kg):  524 Carcase Weight (kg):  297 Dressing %:  57.0 %

Australian Beef Carcase Appraisal System (ABCAS) Measurement Results Point Score Market Specifications Market Category D   P8 Fat Depth (mm) 12 10.0  (max 10) Meat Colour (1a - 7) 1C 5.0  (max 5) Fat Colour Chip (0-8) 1.0   Fat Distribution   2.0    (max 5) Defect Penalty   0.0   Market Specifications Total 17.0  (max 20) Saleable Meat Yield Rib Fat Depth (mm) 8 15.0  (max 15) Rib Eye Area (cm2) 99 20.0  (max 20) Saleable Meat Yield Total 35.0  (max 35) MSA - Eating Quality Tropical Breed Content % 0   Sex (M/F) M   Hump Height (mm) 55   Ossification (100 - 590) 140   AusMeat Marbling (1 - 9) 2.0   MSA Marbling (100- 1100) 410   Meat pH (5.3 - 5.7) 5.51   MSA Eating Quality Combined Total 35.380  (max 45)   TOTAL POINTS: 87.380  (max 100) Virtual Taste Test (max 100)  35.38

Entry:  212 Breed:  SIMMENTAL Carcase Medal:    Exhibitor:  MACARTHUR ANGLICAN SCHOOL Breeder:  ALAN ANDERSON Purchased By:  M & A BUTCHERY

Live Place:  2   Live Scan Rib (mm):  5 Live Scan Rump (mm):  6 Live Weight (kg):  481 Carcase Weight (kg):  267 Dressing %:  56.0 %

Australian Beef Carcase Appraisal System (ABCAS) Measurement Results Point Score Market Specifications Market Category C   P8 Fat Depth (mm) 5 7.0  (max 10) Meat Colour (1a - 7) 1B 5.0  (max 5) Fat Colour Chip (0-8) 1.0   Fat Distribution   1.0    (max 5) Defect Penalty   0.0   Market Specifications Total 13.0  (max 20) Saleable Meat Yield Rib Fat Depth (mm) 3 8.0  (max 15) Rib Eye Area (cm2) 83 15.2  (max 20) Saleable Meat Yield Total 23.2  (max 35) MSA - Eating Quality Tropical Breed Content % 0   Sex (M/F) M   Hump Height (mm) 60   Ossification (100 - 590) 130   AusMeat Marbling (1 - 9) 1.0   MSA Marbling (100- 1100) 330   Meat pH (5.3 - 5.7) 5.41   MSA Eating Quality Combined Total 34.590  (max 45)   TOTAL POINTS: 70.810  (max 100) Virtual Taste Test (max 100)  34.59

Entry:  215 Breed:  SIMMENTAL Carcase Medal:    Exhibitor:  ST PAULS COLLEGE Breeder:  CAREY PASTORAL Purchased By:  M & A BUTCHERY

Live Place:  3   Live Scan Rib (mm):  5 Live Scan Rump (mm):  7 Live Weight (kg):  484 Carcase Weight (kg):  284 Dressing %:  59.0 %

Australian Beef Carcase Appraisal System (ABCAS) Measurement Results Point Score Market Specifications Market Category C   P8 Fat Depth (mm) 5 7.0  (max 10) Meat Colour (1a - 7) 1B 5.0  (max 5) Fat Colour Chip (0-8) 1.0   Fat Distribution   2.0    (max 5) Defect Penalty   0.0   Market Specifications Total 14.0  (max 20) Saleable Meat Yield Rib Fat Depth (mm) 4 12.0  (max 15) Rib Eye Area (cm2) 104 20.0  (max 20) Saleable Meat Yield Total 32.0  (max 35) MSA - Eating Quality Tropical Breed Content % 0   Sex (M/F) M   Hump Height (mm) 60   Ossification (100 - 590) 150   AusMeat Marbling (1 - 9) 1.0   MSA Marbling (100- 1100) 330   Meat pH (5.3 - 5.7) 5.41   MSA Eating Quality Combined Total 34.480  (max 45)   TOTAL POINTS: 80.480  (max 100) Virtual Taste Test (max 100)  34.48

Entry:  414 Breed:  SIMMENTAL Carcase Medal:    Exhibitor:  ST PAULS COLLEGE Breeder:  ASHBY ESTATE Purchased By:  R W LANGLEY W/SALE MEATS

Live Place:    Live Scan Rib (mm):  4 Live Scan Rump (mm):  4 Live Weight (kg):  369 Carcase Weight (kg):  228 Dressing %:  62.0 %

Australian Beef Carcase Appraisal System (ABCAS) Measurement Results Point Score Market Specifications Market Category B   P8 Fat Depth (mm) 4 7.0  (max 10) Meat Colour (1a - 7) 1B 5.0  (max 5) Fat Colour Chip (0-8) 2.0   Fat Distribution   1.5    (max 5) Defect Penalty   0.0   Market Specifications Total 13.5  (max 20) Saleable Meat Yield Rib Fat Depth (mm) 1 0.0  (max 15) Rib Eye Area (cm2) 88 20.0  (max 20) Saleable Meat Yield Total 20.0  (max 35) MSA - Eating Quality Tropical Breed Content % 0   Sex (M/F) M   Hump Height (mm) 55   Ossification (100 - 590) 110   AusMeat Marbling (1 - 9) 1.0   MSA Marbling (100- 1100) 310   Meat pH (5.3 - 5.7) 5.53   MSA Eating Quality Combined Total 0.000  (max 45)   TOTAL POINTS: 33.500  (max 100) Virtual Taste Test (max 100)  0