Livestock agent Anthony O'Dwyer takes on Calgary Stampede

Dalby agent Anthony O'Dwyer from Grant Daniel and Long claimed the top prize in the ALPA National Young Auctioneers Competition, an honour that came with a trip to Canada to compete at the Calgary Stampede.

He was pitted against talented agents from across the world in the Calgary Stampede International Livestock Auctioneer Championship, with the preliminary round taking place at the Foothills Auctioneers Barn, Stavely, Alberta.

While he didn't make it to a spot in the final, Mr O'Dwyer has plenty to be proud of following the trip, which gave him the chance to sell at a number of auction barns.

"It was a great experience and was a lot of fun," Mr O'Dwyer said.

"I met some great people and the people who run it were very welcoming and helpful."

Jake Kennedy, 2018 winner of the ALPA Australia Community Media Award, has been also travelling as part of the tour.

ALPA CEO Andy Madigan said during the trip competitors tried their hand at selling everything from cattle to donated charity items.

"It's a great chance for them to see the different selling styles used by the Canadians, Americans and South Africans," he said.