A new show class in an agricultural show

R.C. Todhunter and A.M. Nicol

"Cleardale", No.2 RD, Rakaia

E-Mail:

Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 1976, 36: 204-209

A new class involving the objective judging of animal performance was devised by the Methven Agricultural and Pastoral Association to overcome reliance on traditional showing methods. In the spring, steers from competitors are grazed together for about 135 days until the show in mid-March. Prizes are awarded for the greatest liveweight gain and gain of saleable meat over the period. The competition has stimulated considerable interest and provides physical information on breed types which can be of value to local beef producers.

Keywords: NZSAPAB;

Last Updated 24-08-2000