2021/2022 Competitions

paddock to palate wagyu challenge

143rd ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW

FRIDAY 6th – SUNDAY 15th AUGUST 2021 EKKA BEEF WEEK 2nd AUGUST – 6th AUGUST 2021

PADDOCK TO PALATE WAGYU CHALLENGE COMPETITION presented by JBS

Class 39

Council Stewards Mr Gary Noller

Mr Angus Adnam, Ms Liz Allen, Mr Ian Galloway

Honorary Council Steward Mr Edwin Cooke

APPLICATIONS TO ENTER CLOSE Friday 15th January 2021 at 5:00pm

ENTRY FEES ONLINE RNA Members $245 Non-Members $265

NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER CLASS No more than 3 entries/pens per exhibitor

DELIVERY OF ANIMALS Monday 19th April 2021

COMPETITION START DAY Wednesday 12th May 2021

FINAL WEIGHING DAY Thursday 16th June 2022

FIELD DAY Monday 20th June 2022

PROCESSING OF CATTLE Friday 24th June 2022

TASTEOFF COMPETITION Mid July 2022

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Ekka Beef Week 2022

LATE ENTRIES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED UPON PAYMENT OF LATE ENTRY FEES PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE TO ANIMALS WITHDRAWN AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES

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The RNA wishes to thank the following supporters who have contributed towards prize money, prizes or conduct of the Paddock to Palate Competition

JBS Australia Rabobank

Smithfield Cattle Co. Zoetis Elanco

Wagyu 3D Genetics Pty Ltd Australian Wagyu Association

Queensland Country Life Thompson Longhorn

Zee Tags Performance Feeds

Complete Women’s Healthcare

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY

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WHAT’S NEW FOR 2021/2022

The Paddock to Palate Wagyu Challenge will now move to a 400 day competition. This will mean an earlier delivery with 21 days in the starter pens.

With the longer feed days, weight gain points will also change to 1 point per 16kg gained (1 point per 12kg gain in 2020/2021).

Animals will be disqualified from the weight gain component of the competition for overweight entries.

Walkthroughs will once again be available at approximately the halfway point of the competition. We thank Smithfield Cattle Company for hosting this each year.

LATE ENTRIES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED UPON PAYMENT OF LATE ENTRY FEES PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE TO ANIMALS WITHDRAWN AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES

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GENERAL REGULATIONS The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the fact that all entries that are accepted will be subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Act 1971, as well as to the By-Laws, General Regulations of the Association and any Competition Specific Regulations which appear in this schedule.

Judging will be performed by a panel of Judges appointed by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland.

No refunds will be made after close of entry.

No refunds will be given for entries not presented or not adhering to the schedule regulations.

NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS

Entries for EKKA 2021 can ONLY be made online through our Exhibitor Portal. Entries submitted other than on the online portal will be returned to the Exhibitor and, unless all requirements are submitted online by 5.00pm on the Application to Enter closing date, as shown in the Schedule, they will not be considered.

As a condition for acceptance of my entry all exhibitors/competitors agree to the following:

• All information submitted as part of my exhibitorprofile is true and correct, including taxationstatus and bank account information.

• Neither myself nor my family members will indulgein any social, professional or other interaction withan official or judge contracted or sub- contractedby the RNA before or during the RoyalQueensland Show.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

You can be assured that the privacy of your personal information is of the utmost importance to us. The information provided by you in any application for membership or application to enter is used by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) to offer member services or to organize and conduct competitions at the Royal Queensland Show. By applying for membership or entering such competitions you consent to provide such details as your name, address and exhibit details. Competition information may be made available to the media and included in RNA publications.

The exhibitor irrevocably consents to the RNA publishing or reproducing in any manner whatsoever any particulars or information in relation to their exhibits; the publication or reproduction may be in a printed form or visual image through electronic means and/or on the internet. Your information will not be disclosed without your consent for any other purpose unless required by the law. By providing your email address you are consenting to receive communications from us relating to the Royal Queensland Show. For full privacy details visit https://www.rna.org.au/privacy-policy.aspx

PRIZE MONEY

1. Prize Money stated in the Schedule excludes GST.2. GST will be added to the Prize Money for Exhibitors who are

registered for GST purposes. Prize money will be paid intoyour nominated bank account by 31 October following theShow.

3. The Association will provide a “Recipient Created TaxInvoice” to Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes.

4. All cash prizes and trophies must be claimed within sixmonths from the closing date of the Royal Queensland Show.Prizes not claimed and by that date will be considered tohave lapsed, and the amount will become a donation to theAssociation. (RNA By-Laws)

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

1. The Brisbane Showgrounds are a designated Workplacewithin the meaning of the Workplace Health and SafetyAct 2011 and exhibitors/competitors are required toensure that they and all persons under their direction orcontrol, including their contractors or sub-contractors,comply with all requirements of the Act and the RNAholds each exhibitor responsible to discharge itsobligations to provide and maintain a safe place andsystem of work during occupation by the exhibitor of anyarea of the Showgrounds.

2. Each exhibitor/competitor will assess the risk tothemselves, staff, volunteers, family, other exhibitors, RNAstaff, show visitors, children and any person foreseeablyaffected by the presentation of their exhibit.

3. Risks identified by exhibitors/competitors will beeliminated or controlled by the exhibitor/competitor andparticular attention will be paid to ensuring public safetyand safety of other exhibitors/competitors.

4. Exhibits will only be held and handled by competent personswhose experience is known to the exhibitor/competitor.

5. A “No Smoking Policy” will be strictly adhered to andpoliced by exhibitors/competitors and all are advised thatthe use of Primus stoves, any heating or lightingappliances of a like character, or any naked light, isstrictly prohibited in the pavilions.

6. Any exhibitors/competitors intending to bring electricalequipment to the Showgrounds will be required to ensurethat such equipment is fitted with residual currentprotection and that all electrical leads, tools andappliances have been inspected by a licensed electricalcontractor and currently tagged. The use of doubleadaptors is prohibited, and all power boards must also betested and tagged.

7. All exhibitors/competitors will comply with therequirements of the Act and its Regulations andStandards in every other respect. This is essential for thesafety of all exhibitors/competitors and the general public.The Act imposes very severe penalties in the event ofnoncompliance with its provisions. Anyexhibitors/competitors who do not comply will not beallowed to exhibit at the Royal Queensland Show.

8. The Brisbane Showgrounds is subject to a Special FacilityLicense issued under the Liquor Act 1992 and strict lawsrelated to the consumption and possession of liquor acrossthe Brisbane Showgrounds site. The consumption orpossession of liquor outside of the licensed bar areas is notauthorized by the RNA and in many cases may be anoffence for which on the spot fines can be issued by Policeand Liquor Licensing Investigators.

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DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

132. It there is any inconsistency between By-laws 133 -153 and any other By-laws of the Association, By-laws133 - 153 will prevail.

133. The functions of the Disciplinary Committee shall beto hear and determine all complaints, allegations andother matters relating to:

a) prohibited substances, as defined in these By-lawsor Sectional Regulations.

b) any alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws andRegulations of the Association by an exhibitor andrelating to an exhibit or to a competition, except ifthe alleged breach is of a kind that the Chairmanof a Sectional Committee considers is of a lessserious nature and should properly be dealt withby the Sectional Committee, and

c) any other alleged breach of the Rules, By-Lawsand Regulations of the Association that may bereferred to Disciplinary Committee pursuant to By-Law 137 (a).

147. The Disciplinary Committee may announce itsdecision orally or in writing. A decision that isannounced orally shall have effect in accordancewith its terms.

148. If the opinion of the Disciplinary Committee is notunanimous, the decision of the majority shall prevail. Ifthe Disciplinary Committee are equally divided on anyquestion concerning the guilt or innocence of a person,the question shall be resolved in that person’s favour.

149. If the Disciplinary Committee considers that there hasbeen a breach of the rules, By-laws or regulations ofthe Association, it may impose such a penalty as itconsiders to be appropriate, including withoutlimitation:

a) a reprimand.b) a monetary fine (payable at such time/s as the

Disciplinary Committee may determine) c) withdrawal or withholding of any award or

ribbon.d) disqualification in respect of any class.e) expulsion from the Showground.f) where the person concerned is a member,

a suspension or termination of thatmembership.

g) a ban.h) exclusion.i) prohibiting a Person from exhibiting or

competing at the current Show or at any futureShow.

j) a direction that an Exhibit be removedfrom the Showground.

k) any other mandatory requirement; andl) any other penalty provided for in

other regulations of theAssociation.

150. There shall be no appeal from any decision ofthe Disciplinary Committee.

INSURANCE

161. The RNA may (but is not obliged to) take out a policy ofinsurance in respect of the legal liability on the part ofan Exhibitor for loss or damage suffered by a third partycaused by any act or omission of an Exhibit or theExhibitor.

162. The RNA, RNA Staff Members and Officials of the RNAare not liable to any Exhibitor if the RNA fails to take outa policy of insurance effectively protecting any Exhibitoror Exhibit, or if any such policy does not operate toindemnify the Exhibitor in respect of the loss or damagein question.

REGULATIONS & BY-LAWS

All Entries and Exhibitors are subject to RNA Regulations and By- Laws set out in this schedule as well as other By-Laws that may pertain to this competition.

The RNA always reserves the right at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason to: a) substitute a Judge when necessary.b) re-allocate Judging days for a particular breed.c) if entries numbers require an extra Judge,

appoint an additional Judge if necessary.

Full copies of the RNA By-Laws may be obtained upon application to the Competitions Department.

If you are unsure of any of the rules stated in this schedule or your eligibility to enter the competition, please contact the entries department at entries@royalqueenslandshow.com.au

GOODS AND SERVICES TAX

The RNA’s ABN is 41 417 513 726

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2021-2022 PADDOCK TO PALATE WAGYU REGULATIONS

Entry: 1. This competition is only open to Wagyu and Wagyu-cross

cattle (minimum 50% Wagyu blood). 2. Applications to enter close at 5.00pm on Friday 15th

January 2021. 3. This competition is strictly limited to 259 animals (37 pens).

Maximum of three entries/pens per exhibitor. If entries exceed the maximum number of entries, then Exhibitors with multiple entries may be asked to reduce their numbers.

4. All entries to consist of a pen of 7 steers, with the best 6 being judged in the competition. If for any reason there are less than 6 head at the time of judging, the entry will be disqualified.

5. Exhibitors with multiple entries are requested to clearly identify individual pens if they are to be drafted into particular groups.

Weight Gain Competition: 1. The Feedlot Competition will take place at Smithfield Cattle

Co, Sapphire Feedlot, Yelarbon QLD 2. Exhibitors to arrange transport to the feedlot, or alternatively

please contact Smithfield Cattle Co for arrangements. 3. Exhibits in Class 39 will spend 21 days in dedicated

preconditioning paddocks to ensure shrink and curfew variability is minimized. Commencement weight for the competition will follow preconditioning. 4% will be deducted from this weight to allow for shrinkage, as applied in normal feedlot applications.

4. ALL CATTLE MUST BE CLEAR OF TICKS. All stock from Cattle Tick Infected Areas must receive a supervised inspection and a plunge dip under the supervision of an approved person at an official clearing facility. Cattle must commence travel to the feedlot within 24 hours of treatment.

5. The 2022 announcement of the Feedlot trial winners will be on Monday, 20th June 2022 at Sapphire Feedlot. This will be followed by a Field day presentation and lunch on Tuesday 21st June 2022 at beef City.

6. Any Exhibitor wanting further Feedlot information should contact Smithfield Cattle Co, Ryan Brown on 0400 019 863 or ryan@smithfieldcattleco.com

Carcass Competition: 1. All carcasses will be consigned to JBS Australia on an

account of Smithfield Cattle Co. Smithfield Cattle Co will be paid for the value of the bodies and after all costs are deducted, then Smithfield Cattle Co. will pay exhibitors.

2. Carcasses will be judged on AUS-MEAT chiller assessment and Japanese digital camera technology. Only one side is chiller assessed and this score is applied to the body. Digital Camera Assessment takes place at Beef City the Sunday after processing.

3. Carcasses will be disqualified for being under/overweight and having more than 6 teeth.

Carcass Value: 1. The carcass value will be determined by HSCW multiplied

by (marble score x grid $/kg) factored against yield. Price determined in 2022.

Taste Off: 1. A striploin shall be taken from the highest scoring carcass

in each pen of 7 after AUS-MEAT chiller assessment to compete in the Beef Taste-Off. The RNA appreciates the assistance of QDAF Food Scientists for the conduct of the Beef Taste-Off component of the competition.

Points Scale Class 39:

Weight Gain 20% total score

30 points per animal 1 point for every 16kg gained to a max. of 480kg gain

Carcass Competition 40% total score

120 points per animal AUS-MEAT Chiller Assessment P8 fat depth - 5 pts Rib fat depth -5 pts Fat colour - 10 pts Meat colour - 5 pts Japanese Digital Camera Camera Score Marbling - 40 pts Saleable Meat Yield - 20 pts Eye muscle area - 15 pts Fineness of Marbling - 20 pts

Carcass Value 20% total score

HSCW multiplied by (marble score x grid $/kg) factored against yield

Beef Taste-Off 20% total score

100 points per sampled striploin based on: Appearance Raw - 10 pts Juiciness - 20 pts Tenderness - 20 pts Flavour – 40 pts Overall Liking - 10 pts

Please Note: This scoring criteria is subject to change based on the current market conditions and commercial relativity at the time of competition assessment.

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2021-2022 PADDOCK TO PALATE WAGYU

CHALLENGE presented by JBS AUSTRALIA

CLASS 39 - WAGYU CHALLENGE Previous Overall Winners: 2020 - Australian Agricultural Company (Fullblood) 2019 - Wentworth Cattle Company 2018 – Alan Hoey (F3+) 2017 – Alan Hoey (F2+)

Class 39 THE AUSTRALIAN WAGYU ASSOCIATION Paddock to Palate Wagyu Challenge - Overall Winner First: $1,750, Ribbon, Trophy; Second: $1,000, Ribbon; Third: $750, Ribbon $3,500 sponsored by The Australian Wagyu Association

400 DAY GRAIN FED WEIGHT GAIN COMPETITION

The RNA appreciates the assistance of Smithfield Cattle Co's Sapphire Feedlot for the conduct of the Feedlot Weight Gain Competition. SPECIAL CONDITIONS - CLASS 39 1. ENTRY WEIGHT OF STEERS MUST BE 400kg or less.

Please pay special attention to this weight range as exhibitors will be given 0 points for weight gain if above this figure.

2. All steers must be 0-2 tooth upon entry and HGP free. 3. All steers must be delivered on Monday 19 April 2022. It is

mandatory that all steers arrive by this date as all animals need to be inducted prior to paddocking. Any steers arriving after Monday 19 April will be disqualified and unable to participate in the competition.

4. Key dates for the feedlot competition: Induction will take place on Wednesday 21st April 2021 followed by paddocking, Feedlot entry Wednesday 12th May 2021, Final Weigh Thursday 16th June 2022, Processing Friday 24th June 2022.

5. All cattle will be slaughtered at 429 days on feed including time spent in the preconditioning paddocks (21 days).

Class 39A Smithfield Cattle Co. Best Weight Gain for Pen of Six Grain-Fed Wagyu Steers First: $500, Ribbon; Second: $300, Ribbon; Third: $150, Ribbon Prize sponsored by Smithfield Cattle Co.

SMITHFIELD CATTLE CO HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL WEIGHT GAIN - 39A $450, Association Sash Prize sponsored by Smithfield Cattle Co.

CARCASS COMPETITION BASE SPECIFICATIONS

Age: 0 - 6 teeth at slaughter P8 Fat Depth: 7 - 25mm Rib Fat Depth: 3 – 12mm Carcass Weights: 360 - 459kg HSCW Muscle: A - C Meat Colour: 1A - 3 as measured in the AUS-MEAT language Fat Colour: 0 - 4 as measured in the AUS-MEAT language Marbling: 6 – 9 as measured in the AUS-MEAT language Eye Muscle Area: 37 – 49cm measured at the 5/6 rib Bruising: Nil

Base Price: All entries to be forward contracted prior to processing

Grid Penalties Age: 5/6 teeth Fat Depth: <7mm or +33 mm Meat colour: Greater than 4 Fat colour: Greater than 4 Bruising: For 1, 2, 3 or 4 Carcass Weights: <299.9kg Other: E Butt Shape, Dog bite The price will be set before slaughter - these carcasses are not required to pack for premium orders. JBS further advises that all bodies are weighted in sides and the payment would be on side weights in the event of a bruise on one side and not the second side.

Class 39B Australian Wagyu Association Pen of Six Carcass Competition First: $500, Ribbon; Second: $300, Ribbon; Third: $150, Ribbon Prize sponsored by Australian Wagyu Association

THE AUSTRALIAN WAGYU ASSOCIATION CHAMPION CARCASS - CLASS 39B $500, Ribbon Prize sponsored by Australian Wagyu Association

THE AUSTRALIAN WAGYU ASSOCIATION RESERVE CHAMPION CARCASS - CLASS 39B $300, Ribbon Prize sponsored by Australian Wagyu Association

CARCASS VALUE COMPETITION The carcass value will be determined by HSCW multiplied by (marble score x grid $/kg) factored against yield.

Class 39C Pen of Six Carcass Value Competition First: $500, Ribbon; Second: $300, Ribbon; Third: $150, Ribbon

HIGHEST SCORING CARCASS VALUE ANIMAL $450, Ribbon

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BEEF TASTE OFF COMPETITION

The RNA appreciates the assistance of QDAF Food Scientists for the conduct of the Beef Taste-Off component of the competition. A cut from the striploin will be cooked by QDAF Food Scientists and tasted by a panel of judges.

Class 39D Smithfield Cattle Co. Beef Taste-Off Competition First: $500, Ribbon; Second: $300, Ribbon; Third: $150, Ribbon Prize sponsored by Smithfield Cattle Co.

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