The spoils were shared among a large number of exhibitors in the Brangus stud cattle judging with judge Ben Noller acknowledging that the superb efforts of breeders in preparing their animals had made his job very difficult.
Ultimately the grand champion bull honors went over the border with the red sire Viamonte Red Endure Q001 sashed senior and grand champion Brangus bull.
Viamonte Red Endure was exhibited by David McKean and Martin Lill, Australian Global Agri Solutions Pty Ltd, Coonabarabran, NSW.
The grand champion female honours went to the 24-month-old Telpara Hills Miss Foundation 920, who was exhibited by John Collins, Yaraandoo Brangus, Gogango.
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