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Rockhampton Showgrounds

Monday 4 – Friday 8 May

2015

EXHIBITORHandbook

Beef Australia 2015 Exhibitor Handbook of 25

Contents

Trade Fair Exhibitors .................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Trading Hours ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Bump In/Site Set Up .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Freight and Deliveries ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Preferred Suppliers .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Electrical Testing and Tagging .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Additional Works and Digging .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Parking ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Vehicle Access .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Accreditation and Vehicle Passes .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Site Material Pre-Orders ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Food and Beverage .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Trade Site Hospitality ............................................................................................................................................................ 7

Public Liability Insurance ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Security ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Cleaning and Rubbish Removal .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Bump Out/Site Dismantle .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Sidney Kidman Pavilion Exhibitors ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Trade Fair Cattle Exhibitors ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Trade Cattle Bump-in/Site Set up ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Trade Cattle Bump-out/Site Dismantle ................................................................................................................................. 9

Cattle Grooming and Movement .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Manure Removal................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Fodder ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Veterinarian .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Animal Care and Protection Act (2001)................................................................................................................................. 9

Tick Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

Official cattle tick inspection and treatment .................................................................................................................. 10

Clearance Procedures .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Clearing Facilities............................................................................................................................................................ 10

Additional Infomation .................................................................................................................................................... 10

Waybills .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Travel Permits ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Landmark Stud Cattle Championship Exhibitors ...................................................................................................................... 11

Stud Cattle Exhibitor Arrival ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Stud Cattle Loading Ramps ................................................................................................................................................. 11

NLIS Scanning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Exhibitor Passes .................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Stud Cattle Exhibitor Departure .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Withdrawal and Substituted Animals ................................................................................................................................. 12


Parade of Champions .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Champion of Champions ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Cattle Grooming and Movement ........................................................................................................................................ 12

Manure Removal................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Veterinarian ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Fodder ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Bedding ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Dust Coats/Breed Uniforms ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Laundry Service ................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Vehicle Access ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Classes Restricted by Age – DOB ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Animal Care and Protection Act (2001)............................................................................................................................... 13

Tick Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Official cattle tick inspection and treatment .................................................................................................................. 13

Clearance Procedures .................................................................................................................................................... 13

Clearing Facilities............................................................................................................................................................ 13

Additional Information ................................................................................................................................................... 14

Waybills .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Travel Permits ................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Mouthing ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Teething Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

Bos Indicus Cattle ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

Bos Taurus, Euro and Small Breed Cattle ....................................................................................................................... 14

Trophies, Ribbons and Prize Money .................................................................................................................................... 14

Ribbons and Trophies ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

Prize Money ................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Champion Awards .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

Stud Cattle Competition Classes ......................................................................................................................................... 16

Individual Classes ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

Group Classes ................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Junior Led Steer .............................................................................................................................................................. 17

Queensland Agricultural Training College Young Paraders Competition ....................................................................... 17

Charbray Society School Team Judging Competition ..................................................................................................... 17

White Angus Young Judges Competition ....................................................................................................................... 18

General Conditions ......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Pavilion Layouts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Site Map ...................................................................................................................................................................................

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Trade Fair Exhibitors

Trading Hours

The Trade Fair will be open and operational during the following trading hours:

Monday, 4th May ............................................8.30am – 5.30pm

Tuesday, 5th May ............................................8.30am – 5.30pm

Wednesday, 6th May ......................................8.30am – 5.30pm

Thursday, 7th May ..........................................8.30am – 5.30pm

Friday, 8th May ...............................................8.30am – 5.30pm

All Trade Fair sites must be open, operational and staffed at all times during the above trading hours.

Bump In/Site Set Up

Trade Fair exhibitors may access the venue to commence with site set-up from 8.30am, Wednesday 29th April 2015 via the exhibitor entry at GATE 8. Exhibitors must collect their accreditation from the main entry prior to entering the venue and have their vehicle pass displayed in their windscreen.

Portable loading ramps and a forklift with operator will be available for exhibitors by prior arrangement. Please contact the Trade Fair Manager – Kristy Stephen to book equipment.

All exhibitors may be onsite from 6.00am to 6.00pm daily during the bump in period and are required to have their site display completed and ready for the opening of the Trade Fair at 8.30am, Monday 4th May 2015.

Vehicle access is permitted during the bump-in period, however all vehicles must be off the grounds by 8.00am, Monday 4h May in preparation for the opening of the Trade Fair at 8.30am.

Outdoor Trade Fair exhibitors who are displaying cattle on their sites must be on the grounds by 8.00am, Saturday 2nd May in preparation for NLIS scanning.

Please note the special conditions on page 8 for exhibitors who are displaying cattle on their Outdoor Trade Fair Site.

Exhibitors who are located in the Sidney Kidman Pavilion should note the special bump-out conditions on page 8.

Freight and Deliveries

If you require Beef Australia to take receipt of freight and/or deliveries on your behalf prior to your arrival to the event please email details to [email protected]

Please include the expected date of the delivery, the freight company, the quantity of the parcels and the consignment number. Beef Australia accepts no liability for loss or damage to freight.

Deliveries to the Showgrounds before Monday, 20th April will NOT be accepted.

All parcels must be addressed to: Kristy Stephen, Beef Australia Ltd C/- Rockhampton Showgrounds, Gate 8, Cnr New Exhibition and Lion Creek Rds., Rockhampton Qld 4700.

All parcels must be clearly labelled with your company name, trade fair site location, site number and your delivery instructions, e.g. what day you would like your parcels delivered to your trade fair site.


Under no circumstances will deliveries be accepted at the Beef Australia office located on William Street, Rockhampton.

Preferred Suppliers

Furniture, Marquees and Event Supplies Moreton Hire P: 07 3307 4449

Audio Visual Equipment Stage and Audio P: 07 4922 8833

Landscaping Betascapes P: 07 4928 7033

Temporary air-con and power Aggreko P: 07 3713 8600

Security Patlaw Securities P: 07 4927 1698

Electrical Testing and Tagging

All electrical equipment (portable appliances, leads, power boards etc.) used on site at Beef Australia 2015 is required to be inspected, tested and tagged by a qualified and licensed electrical tradesperson prior to use.

An on-site service will be available to undertake testing for a fee of $10 per item. Bookings can be made by contacting Wayne Williams – Electrician on 0429 331 945.

Equipment that has not been tested on site must be tagged and have been tested within the past 12 months.

Any equipment that has not been tagged or has failed testing must not be used during the event. Exhibitors are liable for any damage caused by the use of faulty equipment.

Additional Works and Digging

Additional works or equipment that is required by an exhibitor will be at their own expense. This includes but is not limited to additional electrical, cabling and plumbing works.

Exhibitors are not permitted to dig or sink posts on their site until they have contacted the Beef Australia Venue Manager – Grant Mathers (M: 0417 725 571) and received permission. Any damage to underground power and/or water lines will be repaired at the exhibitor’s expense.

Parking

Due to limited space at the venue exhibitor parking is not provided.

The Rockhampton State High School P and C operates parking facilities across from the Showgrounds for $7.00 per day which is payable upon entry.

Vehicle Access

From Monday, 4th May to Friday 8th May 2015 vehicle access will only be permitted between 5.00am – 8.00am each morning. Vehicles will not be permitted entry to the venue after 7.30am and must be removed from the venue by 8.00am. Vehicle access is permitted via Gate 8 (cnr of Lion Creek and New Exhibition Rds.) during this time. Vehicles will not be permitted access to the venue via any other gate under any circumstances.

Vehicle access to the venue is restricted to 6.00am – 6.00pm daily during the bump-in and bump-out periods.

Vehicle movement within the venue is not permitted outside of the above times. Exhibitors who choose to park their vehicle on their trade fair site outside these hours may do so in a safe manner with minimum risk to the public, i.e. behind your display or an area where public access is limited. Vehicles parked within the grounds, not on the exhibitors own trade fair site and/or not displaying a vehicle pass will be towed at the owner’s expense.


Please do not park your vehicle on another exhibitor’s trade fair site at any time or your vehicle will be towed at your expense.

Please note that traffic is one way ONLY around Centre Ring.

Accreditation and Vehicle Passes

Accreditation can be collected from the Accreditation Office located at the Main Entry on the corner of Exhibition and Lion Creeks Roads from 8.30am, Wednesday 29th April 2015.

Three (3) exhibitor accreditations are included with the purchase of your trade fair site plus one (1) additional accreditation per extra site for multiple site purchases.

Accreditation will be in the form of a lanyard with an official identification tag attached and must be worn by all personnel working on the trade fair site at all times during trading hours.

Additional exhibitor accreditation can be purchased for $50 each when you make your final trade fair site fee payment via your exhibitor account log in in February 2015.

Exhibitor accreditation should not be given to friends or family as they may be incorrectly identified as an exhibitor. Should you require passes for friends or family, please purchase a standard ticket from the ticketing office.

Exhibitors will receive one vehicle pass to gain entry to the venue during approved vehicle access times. The vehicle pass must be displayed in the driver side windscreen of your vehicle at all times while the vehicle is on the grounds. Vehicles not displaying a valid exhibitor vehicle pass may be towed from the site at the owner’s expense.

Site Material Pre-Orders

The following site materials can be pre-ordered/hired online via your exhibitor log-in from late February 2015.

You can log into your exhibitor account at https://entries.beefaustralia.com.au/ Please click on Pay and Submit Entries from the menu on the left and follow the prompts.

If you have not yet made your final trade fair site fee payment, you will be required to select the outstanding balance to be included in your payment before continuing on to the site materials order page.

A receipt/tax invoice for your payment will be automatically emailed to the address supplied in your exhibitor contact details.

Orders for additional site materials close Friday 3rd April 2015. Orders will not be accepted after this date. Please Note: No refunds.

10 amp power to Outdoor trade/cattle site $110 ea. (limit 1 per site)

10 amp power to Archer Pavilion site $110 ea. (limit 1 per site)

Cattle Panels (2.1m x 1.83m with pins) $11 ea.

Sawdust $55 per m³

Exhibitor Accreditation $50 ea.

Prices include delivery to and collection from your site (excluding accreditation).

Additional landscaping and beautification materials can be purchased by contacting Beef Australia 2015’s preferred supplier Betascapes on 07 4928 7033.


Additional top up sawdust may be ordered through the Beef Australia Office during the event, however quantities will be limited. Top up orders must be received no later than 3pm daily for delivery the follow morning at 6am.

Due to the large quantities required for the event, our suppliers can’t guarantee delivery of orders made after the pre-order close date so we HIGHLY recommend you pre-order your materials to avoid disappointment.

Food and Beverage

The retail sale of unpackaged food, meals and beverages from Trade Fair sites is not permitted. The supply of tea and coffee is allowed for the exclusive use of the exhibitor on their site and must not be sold to the public.

The sale and supply of alcohol from Trade Fair sites is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Trade Site Hospitality

Catering and beverage packages are available to exhibitors who wish to provide hospitality to their clients and guests in their trade fair site. Please note that alcohol service is restricted to 5.30pm – 9.30pm.

Beef Australia 2015’s official suppliers are:

Catering Zen Catering (Lucy) Ph. 07 3393 1209

Beverages Giddy Goat Bar and Cafe (Karl) Ph. 0407 270 676

The closing date for catering and beverage package orders is Friday, 3rd April 2015.

Please note that health regulations and liquor licensing legislation applies. The supply of catering and beverage services from other providers is not permitted.

Beef Australia supports responsible drinking.

Public Liability Insurance

All exhibitors are required to provide Beef Australia 2015 with proof of a current public liability insurance policy no later than Friday 3rd April 2015. No exhibitor shall participate in the Trade Fair without providing proof of coverage.

Exhibitors are required to have a minimum liability limit of $20 million.

Please email your Certificate of Currency to [email protected]

Security

Security patrols will be carried out on a regular basis 24 hours a day throughout the venue leading up to, during and after the event.

Exhibitors will be responsible for securing their individual sites after the Trade Fair has closed at 5.30pm daily. Pavilions will be locked down by security staff between the hours of 11.00pm and 5.00am daily.

The Sidney Kidman and Walter Pearce Pavilions will have additional security present after 5.30pm as the restaurants will continue trading.


Cleaning and Rubbish Removal

Exhibitors are responsible for the cleanliness of their individual sites and must maintain a neat and tidy, rubbish free site at all times.

Beef Australia 2015 cleaners will conduct a thorough clean of walkways, public areas and pavilions each night.

Commercial bins will be located throughout the grounds and pavilions for use by exhibitors and will be serviced each night. Please do not move or use the bins exclusively for your own site.

Bump Out/Site Dismantle

Trade Fair exhibitors who are not displaying cattle on their trade fair sites may commence dismantling their display at 5.30pm, Friday 8th May, except those exhibitors located around the front of the Centre Ring from Outdoor site number P1 to P27.

Vehicles will not be permitted access to the venue before this time and will only be allowed access to the rear area of the grounds while activities are still underway in the food and entertainment areas of the grounds.

Outdoor Trade Fair exhibitors who are displaying cattle on their trade fair sites and exhibitors located around the front of Centre ring from site numbers P1 to P27 may commence bumping out from 1.00am, Saturday 9th May.

Please note that portable loading ramps and/or forklifts will not be available for use until 6.00am Saturday, 12th May and must be booked in advance by contacting Kristy Stephen – Trade Fair Manager.

All property must be removed from the exhibitor’s trade fair site by 6.00pm, Wednesday 13th May 2015. Any property remaining after this time will be removed and disposed of at the expense of the exhibitor.

Sidney Kidman Pavilion Exhibitors

Trade Fair Exhibitors located in the Sidney Kidman Pavilion must complete their bump out/site dismantle by 10am Saturday, 9th May 2015. Exhibitors may commence dismantling their sites at 5.30pm, Friday 8th May 2015.

All exhibitor property must be removed from the pavilion in preparation for the Gala Beef Ball wet weather contingency plan.

Beef Australia contractors will commence preparation for the Ball at 10am, Saturday 9th May and any items remaining after this time may be removed from the Pavilion and disposed of at the exhibitors expense.

Trade Fair Cattle Exhibitors

Trade Cattle Bump-in/Site Set up

Trade Fair cattle site exhibitors may commence with site set-up from 8:30am, Wednesday 29th April and must be on the grounds by 8.00am, Saturday 2nd May 2015 in preparation for NLIS scanning.

Portable loading ramps and a forklift with operator will be available for exhibitors by prior arrangement. Please contact the Trade Fair Manager – Kristy Stephen on 07 4922 2989 to book equipment.


Trade Cattle Bump-out/Site Dismantle

Trade Fair cattle site exhibitors may commence bumping out from 1.00am Saturday 9th May 2015.

Please note that portable loading ramps and/or forklifts will not be available until 6.00am, Saturday 9th May and must be booked in advance by contacting the Trade Fair Manager – Kristy Stephen on 07 4922 2989.

Cattle Grooming and Movement

Wash bays are provided for led cattle showing in the Stud Cattle Championships but exhibitors must adhere to the cattle movement restrictions shown below.

Unled cattle being displayed on trade fair sites are to be washed on the site and not moved from the site at any time during the event.

Please be aware of drainage and any applicable local water restrictions when washing your cattle at your site.

Led Cattle may only be moved from your Trade Fair site between 7pm and 7am daily for showing only. NO Exceptions!

Cattle may only be moved using designated cattle lanes. Pedestrian thoroughfares are NOT to be used for cattle movement.

Manure Removal

Manure should be removed from trade fair sites and deposited in the designated manure receptacles located throughout the trade fair cattle site area. Please ensure that manure ONLY is deposited into these receptacles. Regular waste bins are provided for other general rubbish.

Fodder

The provision of fodder is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Fodder purchased on the grounds may only be obtained from the Stud Cattle Committee authorised supplier: Top View Chaff and Hay. Please contact Brad Neale from Top View Chaff and Hay on 0427 666 445 for your fodder requirements.

Veterinarian

Beef Australia 2015’s approved veterinarian is Capricorn Vet Surgery who can be contacted on 07 4927 3688 during business hours and 0428 227 838 after hours. Please note that veterinary care is the responsibility of the animal owner.

Animal Care and Protection Act (2001)

Any persons intending to use animals for show, display or demonstrations at Beef Australia 2015 must be aware of their obligations under the ‘Animal Care and Protection Act (2001)’.

Every person in charge of an animal has a legal ‘Duty of Care’ to that animal, which means they must take all reasonable steps to meet the needs of that animal through the provision of:

Water and appropriate diet.

Appropriate accommodation, which protects the animal from discomfort, including climactic extremes and provide a dry, comfortable resting area.

Conditions that allow the animal to perform normal patterns of behavior.

Rapid diagnosis and treatment of any disease.

Handling and management that does not cause the animal unnecessary fear and suffering.

Failure to fulfill any of the above conditions may be considered an offence.


Tick Requirements

Official cattle tick inspection and treatment

All stock being moved from Queensland´s infected zone to any other zone in Queensland or to another state or territory via Queensland must be inspected and have a supervised treatment for cattle ticks by an inspector or an approved person.

Inspection and treatments usually occur at an approved clearing facility. Clearing facilities include dips or inspection centres located near the infected zone´s boundary to enable efficient and orderly stock clearance processing.

Clearance Procedures

Cattle must receive preliminary treatment supported by a completed declaration before being presented at a clearing facility.

Download the Cattle tick preliminary treatment declaration form at https://www.daff.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/59349/fdu1499-cattle-tick-preliminary-treatment-declaration.pdf

Animals found infested with ticks at time of inspection, are not permitted to move outside the infected zone. This includes all other animals in the consignment.

Stock that have received a clean inspection and treatment are permitted to be moved from a clearing facility into the free or control zones. The inspector or approved person will issue a certificate of inspection and/or treatment.

Stock must be removed from the infected zone within 24 hours of the inspection and treatment.

Clearing Facilities

Stock requiring clearance must be presented at one of these dips or inspection centres where a Biosecurity Queensland inspector or an approved person will inspect the stock, supervise required treatments and issue a certificate for movement out of the infected zone.

When being cleared, cattle are usually plunge-dipped while other stock may be sprayed. The chemicals used are registered for cattle tick control.

Bookings are essential at all clearing facilities with a minimum of 48 hours notice required. Clearing facilities are not permanently staffed and a failure to pre-book may result in the facility being unattended or delays in processing. Bookings are restricted to daylight hours. Operating hours at clearing facilities may be extended for scheduled events. Contact your preferred facility for details.

As a stock owner, it is your responsibility to be aware of stock movement requirements.

A list of approved clearing facilities can be found at https://www.daff.qld.gov.au/animal-industries/animal-health-and-diseases/animal-disease-control/cattle-tick/clearing-facilities

Additional Information

Additional information relating to cattle tick clearance, including alternate clearing facilities, may be obtained from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Call Centre on 13 25 23 or by visiting the website www.daff.qld.gov.au

Biosecurity Inspectors will be located on the grounds for the duration of Beef Australia 2015, and will be able to assist with enquiries. It is recommended that persons selling or buying stock during Beef Australia 2015 discuss their transactions with inspectors, who will be able to assist with cattle tick


procedures, including the issue of treatment declarations, and also ensuring that the NLIS database is updated.

Cattle who do not meet the tick requirements will be requested to be removed from Beef Australia 2015 immediately.

Waybills

All stock moved between different cattle tick zones must be accompanied by a waybill (MoveEasy waybill, national vendor declaration (NVD) or alternative waybill) from their place of origin to the final destination.

Travel Permits

A Queensland travel permit is not required for cattle, deer and buffalo (primary host species) moving from a cattle tick infected zone provided that the stock:

have received a preliminary treatment

are accompanied by a preliminary treatment declaration

are presented to a clearing facility

receive a clean inspection and treatment at the clearing facility.

A Queensland travel permit is required for any movement classed as an exemption or where stock are to receive a less stringent form of inspection or treatment.

Landmark Stud Cattle Championship Exhibitors

Stud Cattle Exhibitor Arrival

Exhibitors are not permitted on the grounds prior to 8.30am Wednesday 29th April 2015. All cattle must be on the grounds no later than 8.00am Saturday 2nd May 2015.

Stud Cattle Loading Ramps

Please ensure you familiarize yourself with the road closures and loading ramp locations shown on the venue map. This area will only be open for bump-in and bump-out. Please note that ALL Stud Cattle will be NLIS scanned as they are unloaded. Please ensure that you have the correct documentation (vendor declaration/waybill etc.) available as you are unloading your animals.

NLIS Scanning

Livestock Exchange will scan all Stud Cattle with their ShowIT program as animals are unloaded. It is a requirement of entry to the grounds that exhibitors have the correct documentation available upon unloading. Entry to the grounds will be denied should the correct documentation not be presented upon unloading of animals.

Exhibitor Passes

Stud Cattle exhibitor passes are to be collected from the Stud Stewards Office located behind the Durack Pavilion upon arrival to the venue. Passes will be allocated in accordance with the number of entries as follows:

1-5 head 3 passes

6-10 head 4 passes

11-20 head 6 passes

21-40 head 8 passes

41+ head 10 passes


Additional entry passes can be purchased from the ticketing office located at the Main Entry or pre-purchased via the Beef Australia 2015 website.

Stud Cattle Exhibitor Departure

Exhibitors can depart the grounds from 1.00am Saturday 9th May 2015. All displays/curtains must remain up until 6.00pm Friday 8th May 2015. Cattle are not permitted to leave the grounds prior to this time unless a vet certificate is supplied to Beef Australia and approval is granted.

Beef Australia reserves the right to withhold prize money and prohibit entry to any future competitions to exhibitors who do not abide by the rules.

Withdrawal and Substituted Animals

Stud Cattle nominations close midnight 30th January 2015.

Withdrawals and substitute entries will be accepted in writing via email until 5.00pm on Friday 6th March 2015. Withdrawals and substitutions should be emailed to the Cattle Services Coordinator – Jade Tighe at [email protected].

All late nominations are subject to a late fee of $75 per entry. No animals will be accepted past Friday 6th March 2015.

Up to 50% of the entry fee will be refunded until Friday 6th March 2015 for withdrawals. There will be no refunds for the withdrawal of Group Class entries and absolutely no refunds given after 5.00 pm Friday 6th March 2015.

Late withdrawals should be notified in writing to the Cattle Services Coordinator as soon as possible or in person upon arrival at the venue. Please ensure all absent animals are marked off by the breed captain and neck cards are returned to the stewards office prior to the day of judging.

Parade of Champions

The Parade of Champions will commence after the completion of breed judging on Thursday 7th May in Centre Ring. All Champion animals MUST participate in the Parade of Champions. If a champion exhibitor chooses not to participate in the parade all prize monies may be withheld. All cattle NOT participating in the Champion of Champions must vacate centre ring at the conclusion of the Parade of Champions.

Champion of Champions

The Champion of Champions will take place directly after the Parade of Champions on Thursday 7th May in Centre Ring. Competing animals ONLY are permitted in Centre Ring at this time. All other animals must be returned to their stalls prior to the commencement of the Champion of Champions competition.

Cattle Grooming and Movement

Please refer to page 9.

Manure Removal


Veterinarian



Fodder


Bedding

All bedding will be provided by Beef Australia. No other bedding, including straw, will be permitted on the grounds. Fresh sawdust for bedding will be supplied via designated sawdust receptacles located throughout the cattle housing area at 6am daily.

Please note there will be a limited amount of sawdust supplied each morning. Please be mindful of others and do not use excessive amounts of sawdust.

Dust Coats/Breed Uniforms

Dust Coats or Breed Uniforms must be worn by grooms when leading cattle during judging of all Beef Australia 2015 competitions.

Laundry Service

Ideal Dry Cleaners will be supplying a laundry service including wash and iron, wash and fold and dry cleaning from the Stud Stewards office located behind the Durack Pavilion.

Drop off hours: 8.30am – 10.30am

Collection hours: 3.30pm – 6pm

Ideal Dry Cleaners can be contacted during Beef Australia 2015 on 0412 761 955.

Vehicle Access

Vehicle access is not permitted on the grounds in the cattle section and housing areas during Beef Australia 2015 (Monday 4th to Friday 8th May). Vehicle access to the grounds is permitted by authorised vehicles only from 5am to 8am daily.

Classes Restricted by Age – DOB

All cattle will exhibit in the relevant class related to the animal’s age as at 1st April 2015.

E.g. Class 1. Heifer 6 and under 9 months – animal born between 1 July 2014 and 31 September 2014.

Animal Care and Protection Act (2001)


Tick Requirements

Official cattle tick inspection and treatment


Clearance Procedures


Clearing Facilities



Additional Information


Waybills


Travel Permits


Mouthing

Representatives of the Beef Australia 2015 Stud Cattle Committee will mouth all male cattle over 15 months of age during scanning and weighing.

Teething Schedule

Bos Indicus Cattle

Under 20 months – Milk Teeth

20 and under 25 months – 2 Teeth



Bos Taurus, Euro and Small Breed Cattle

Under 18 months – Milk Teeth




Any stud animals nominated with incorrect teeth will be ineligible to compete in the nominated class and will be removed from the venue at the owner’s expense.

Trophies, Ribbons and Prize Money

Ribbons and Trophies

Prize Ribbons will be awarded in each class according to the number of entries:

1-6 entries .................................................................................... 1st, 2nd and 3rd

7-9 entries .................................................................................... 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

10 entries and over ...................................................................... 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th

Place ribbons will be distinguished by the following colours:

First .............................................................................................. Blue

Second .......................................................................................... Red

Third ............................................................................................. White

Fourth ........................................................................................... Yellow

Fifth .............................................................................................. Light Green


Sixth.............................................................................................. Light Pink

Prize Money

Beef Australia will provide the following prize money:

Individual Classes

1st .................................................................................................. $60.00

2nd ................................................................................................. $40.00

3rd ................................................................................................. $20.00

Champion of Champions

Male ............................................................................................ $3,000.00

Female ......................................................................................... $3,000.00

Junior Led Steer

1st .................................................................................................. $150.00

2nd ................................................................................................. $100.00

3rd ................................................................................................. $50.00

4th ................................................................................................. $25.00

5th ................................................................................................. $20.00

Junior Paraders

1st .................................................................................................. $50.00

2nd ................................................................................................. $30.00

3rd ................................................................................................. $20.00

Junior Judges

1st .................................................................................................. $100.00

2nd ................................................................................................. $50.00

3rd ................................................................................................. $30.00

4th ................................................................................................. $20.00

All prize money shall be paid by EFT to the bank details supplied with the Exhibitor’s online entries. Please ensure these details are correct.

Please note that prize payments are now paid via electronic funds transfer ONLY. You may forgo your prize payment if you have not provided bank account details.

It is at the discretion of the breed society to sponsor any other prizes/prize money for their breed.

Champion Awards

Broad ribbons will be awarded for all Championships. Beef Australia trophies will be awarded to Grand Champion Bull and Female of each breed.

Trophies will only be awarded to the Champions and Reserve Champions in each breed if they are sponsored. Breed Associations have been asked to assist with sponsorship of these trophies from breed supporters. They are responsible for obtaining and supplying trophies during judging to the nominated ring.


Stud Cattle Competition Classes

Individual Classes

Calf Females

Heifer 6 and under 9 months



Calf Champion Female

Reserve Calf Champion Female

Calf Males

Bull 6 and under 9 months



Calf Champion Male

Reserve Calf Champion Male

Junior Females




Junior Champion Female

Reserve Junior Champion Female

Junior Males




Junior Champion Male

Reserve Junior Champion Male

Senior Females


Cow 24 and under 30 months



Senior Champion Female

Reserve Senior Champion Female

Group Classes

Exhibitor’s Group

Comprising of three (3) head with both sexes to be represented and to have been exhibited in their respective classes by the same exhibitor.

Sire’s Progeny Stakes

Comprising of three (3) head, both sexes presented by the same sire, exhibited by the same exhibitor and shown in their respective classes. The name of the sire is to be included with the nomination.

Dam’s Progeny Stakes

Comprising of two (2) head, the same or different sexes exhibited by the same exhibitor and shown in their respective classes. The name of the dam is to be included with the nomination.

Senior Males




Senior Champion Male

Reserve Senior Champion Male


Herdsman Competition

A Herdsman competition will be conducted for the duration of the Beef Australia 2015 Landmark Stud Cattle Championship at the Rockhampton Showgrounds. The competition will be judged from Monday 4th May to 12 noon Friday 8th May 2015 and is open to all grooms supervising cattle stalled at the venue. Nomination is automatic and will be judged on:

General tidiness of stalls and passages

Presentation of Grooms

Presentation of stalls

Condition of bedding and its economic use

Absence of excreta

Contentment of cattle

Junior Led Steer

Tuesday 5 May 2015

It is the responsibility of the guardian to ensure that presenters are capable of handling their exhibit.

Conditions:

All steers must be milk tooth and be presented for weighing and mouthing to the stewards when called.

All steers to either be ringed or dogged at all times when being handled.

All steers are to be polled or effectively dehorned or they will not be allowed to compete.

Exhibitor age to be under 19 years of age as of 1st May 2015.

Queensland Agricultural Training College Young Paraders Competition

Friday 8 May 2015 commencing at 8.00am

Entry Fee: Nil

Entries can be submitted online via the Beef Australia 2015 website at www.beefaustralia.com.au and must be received no later than 5.00pm, Monday 4 May 2015.

Competitors in this competition must be under 25 years of age and provide their own animal to parade. The animal must be under 21 months of age and shown in a class at Beef Australia 2015. Males, females or steers are eligible. All animals must either have a nose ring or nose dog clip and lead.

Competitors must be neatly attired. Dustcoats may be worn if desired. Competitor’s age will be of 1st May 2015.

12 Years and Under

13 Years and 14 Years

15 Years


18 Years and Over

There will be four (4) rings and four (4) classes will be judged at once.

The winners of each class will compete in a Championship Award later in the day.

Charbray Society School Team Judging Competition

Monday 4 May 2015 commencing at 8.00am

Entry Fee: Nil


Entries can be submitted online via the Beef Australia 2015 website at www.beefaustralia.com.au and must be received no later than 5.00pm Friday, 1st May 2015.

School teams judging for teams of four (4) competitors who are current students from any secondary or primary school. The name of the school should be included on the entry form. Please note: Only two (2) teams per school can nominate.

Conditions:

1. Four (4) bulls and four (4) females will be paraded before the competitors. Each team is required to place the animals in each group.

2. The teams scoring the highest point in the two classes will be asked to nominate one speaker who will present an oral assessment of one group. Competitors in this section are scored on their accuracy of observation, their comparative statements and their general presentation.

3. The over-judge will rate the animals and adjudicate the scores of the competing teams. 4. The winners will be announced immediately after the over-judge has completed his

comments. 5. Trophies will be presented to the first, second and third place getters.

White Angus Young Judges Competition

Entries can be submitted via the Beef Australia website at www.beefaustralia.com.au

Entry Fee: Nil

Contestants will be required to judge three (3) classes of various breeds of stud cattle.

Finalists will be chosen from those contestants with the highest scores after completion of the judging section. Finalists will be required to place and comment on one of the groups of stud cattle.

The cattle to be judged will be selected by the Beef Australia 2015 Stud cattle Committee in liaison with the over-judge.

Competitor’s age will be as on Tuesday, 5th May 2015.

12 Years and under


15 Years


18 Years and Over

General Conditions

1. Neither Beef Australia Ltd nor the Beef Australia 2015 Stud Cattle Committee will be responsible

for any accident that may be caused through or by any competitor, and it shall be a condition of

entry that each exhibitor/competitor shall hold the Company and/or Committee harmless and

indemnified against any legal proceedings arising from any such accidents or incidence that may

occur at Beef Australia 2015.

2. Exhibitors shall have public risk liability for a minimum cover of twenty million dollars

($20,000,000). Evidence of the currency of such insurance must be provided to Beef Australia

2015 at the time of nomination.

3. The lodgement of a completed nomination is to be taken as a guarantee that the animals

specified are free from all disease as far as known by the owner/exhibitor. In case of an

infectious disease being spread by an exhibit, the exhibitor shall be held liable.


4. The Committee and/or Beef Australia Ltd will not under any circumstances hold itself

responsible for any loss or damage to or by the misdelivery of any exhibit.

5. Exhibitors will not be permitted to bring their cattle onto the grounds before 8.00am on

Wednesday 29th April 2015, but must be on the grounds by 8.00am, Saturday 2nd May 2015.

Exhibitors cannot leave the grounds until 1.00am, Saturday 9th May 2015.

6. Exhibitors/livestock attendants pass outs will be issued at the Stud Cattle Stewards office on

arrival.

7. Applications for camping including Caravan/Gooseneck, Caravan and Annex, Body Truck or Semi

requirements must be made with the Stud Beef nominations.

8. Any exhibitor who does not comply with these rules or any directions of the Beef Australia 2015

Stud Cattle Committee may be penalised or disqualified.

9. Not less than three (3) members of the Beef Australia 2015 Stud Cattle Committee shall decide

the outcome of any dispute that may arise and their decision will be final.

10. No dogs will be allowed on the Rockhampton Showgrounds for the duration of the expo.

11. The Committee reserves the right to combine any class with any other class if there are less

than four (4) entries in that class.

12. No drug, hormone or tranquillizer shall be administered to any animal exhibit except under the

direction of the Beef Australia 2015 Veterinary Officer who shall advise the Beef Australia 2015

Stud Cattle Committee if, in his or her opinion such drug, hormone or tranquillizer is likely to

have any effect upon the animal which would be material to its chances of being awarded a

prize and in such case the Stud Cattle Committee may debar the animal from competing. The

Beef Australia Stud Cattle committee may at any time direct Beef Australia 2015’s Veterinary

Officer to take a sample of blood, saliva or urine from any exhibit for testing.

13. Any animal which is not thoroughly tractable, or that may present any unnecessary risk to

patrons, can under the orders of the Committee and/or Beef Australia Ltd be debarred from

showing.

14. All cattle entered in the stud classes must be registered in the name of the exhibitor, as the

owner, in a properly constituted Herd Book of the respective breed.

15. For Championship awards of the sex and breed, all first prize winners (Senior - animals over 21

months but not older than 36 months; Junior – animals over 9 months and under 20 months.)

are to compete. After selecting the Champion, the judge will be required to select an animal for

Reserve that will take the place of the Champion in the event of the latter being disqualified for

any cause. The Reserve shall be selected from the remaining first prize animals, together with

the second prize animal from the class that furnished the Champion.

16. The Stud Cattle Committee will uphold and enforce any recommendation from any breed

society relative to their particular breed regulations.

17. The maximum age of a calf on a cow will be nine months as at 1st April 2015. Any calf shown on

a cow is NOT ELIGIBLE to be shown in any individual classes.

18. In all cases where age is a condition of entry, the understanding is that the exhibitor will, if called upon, sign a statutory declaration as to the age of the animal entered.

19. ALL female exhibits when handled must be restrained with a nose grip or nose ring. ALL male exhibits under nine months of age when handled are to be restrained with a nose grip when handled. ALL male exhibits over the age of nine months when handled MUST be restrained by a nose ring.

20. ALL male stud cattle will be weighed on the grounds prior to judging. Weighing will commence at 11.00 am on Saturday 2nd May 2015 and will be completed by 12 noon on Sunday 3rd May


2015. ALL male stud cattle 15 months and upwards will be scanned at the time of weighing. You MUST marshall your animals to be weighed when your breed is called.

21. Steers will commence weighing at 8.00am on Sunday 3rd May 2015 and be completed by 12 noon on the same day.

22. The age of all stud cattle shall be the actual age as at 1st April 2015. The actual date of birth of each animal must be entered on the entry form.

23. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to maintain a clean, tidy and waste free site at all times.

The exhibitor shall make no alterations to any floors, walls or roofs and the site must be

returned to the same condition as that of when the exhibitor took possession.

24. Beef Australia 2015 will use its best endeavours to ensure the supply of services to the site but

it shall not be liable for any theft, loss, damage or expenses incurred by the exhibitor resulting

from any cause beyond the control of Beef Australia 2015.

25. If Beef Australia 2015 shall find it necessary, expedient or desirable to postpone the Beef

Australia 2015 Exposition or cancel or suspend the operation of the Cattle Exhibit agreement,

then this agreement shall cease to operate or be suspended upon notice to the desired effect

being served upon the exhibitor by handing it to the exhibitor personally or by mailing it to the

exhibitor at the postal or email address given on the application, or at the option of Beef

Australia 2015 or its authorized agent handing it to or offering it to any person who appears to

be an employee, agent or partner of the exhibitor. Beef Australia 2015 shall not be liable to the

exhibitor for any compensation, whether in respect to loss of profit or otherwise, as a result of

such cancellation or postponement. Beef Australia 2015 may at its sole discretion decide

whether to refund any monies paid by the exhibitor.

26. Beef Australia 2015 reserves the right to reallocate or relocate any exhibitor to enable a better

showing of exhibits and to amend or alter the exact location of the site. The exhibitor agrees to

be bound by such alteration or relocation.

27. Exhibits, displays and demonstrations shall remain in keeping with the dignity and atmosphere

of the Beef Australia 2015 Exposition and Beef Australia 2015 reserves the right to reject any

display or demonstration, which does not achieve this objective.

28. Beef Australia 2015 or its authorised agents may enter upon the site at any time to remove any

article, sign, picture or printed matter, which in his/her opinion is not eligible for display or may

cause offence.

29. The exhibitor shall not erect or display any form of signage, promotional or advertising material

on or around the grounds outside the boundaries allocated under this agreement.

30. The exhibitor shall not conduct any leaflet dropping, questionnaires, surveys or offer to the

public any free products and/or materials on or around the grounds outside the boundaries

allocated under this agreement.

31. The exhibitor shall not conduct, permit or suffer any lottery, raffle, guessing competition, game

of chance, sideshow or sale by auction or tender on the grounds without the prior written

permission of the Beef Australia 2015 Management Committee and the applicable

permit/licence from the relevant governing body.

32. All cattle must be visibly free of ticks and must remain so for the duration of the event. Beef

Australia 2015 reserves the right to remove any infested or disruptive animals at the exhibitor’s

expense.

33. If any breach or infringement of any conditions of this agreement and/or if the exhibitor does

not occupy its site for the full period of the event, Beef Australia 2015 shall have the right to

cancel this agreement and retain any monies paid.


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