News & Results
Mackay Show 2007
19th June, 2007
This year the Pullen family once again entered steers in this section. All 11 head were Romagnola/Brahman cross steers which provided excellent results.
On the first day the Pullen's secured 2nd place in the Elders Limited/Acatak Feature Class - Pen of 3 Grain Fed Steers Suitable for the Japanese Market.
The second day proved to be even better when they won 1st place in the Landmark Feature Class - Pen of 3 Grain Fed Chiller Bullocks.
The wining details of the carcase competition can be seen below in the table.
|
Criteria |
Beast 1 |
Beast 2 |
Beast 3 |
|
Carcase Weights |
371 kgs |
363.5 kgs |
377.5 kgs |
|
Fat Cover |
11 mm |
10 mm |
12 mm |
|
Eye Muscle Area |
97 sq. cm |
97 sq. cm |
92 sq. cm |
|
Dentition |
Milk Tooth |
Milk Tooth |
Milk Tooth |
|
Age |
19 months |
19 months |
19 months |
All steers were grain fed at Barmount Feedlot, Marlborough.
Mackay Show 2007
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