Strong competition at the Ipswich Show prime cattle judging

Joint agents Bartholomew & Co and Hayes & Co yarded 147 head of cattle, which was a 75 percent increase from the 80 head entered last year.

The sale was held after judging, which a good number of vendors stayed for.

Grand champion exhibit went to Greg Beard with his pasture raised, six-month-old Limousin cross calf.

Mr Beard runs 15 Limousin-cross breeders with a Limousin bull on his 20 acre irrigated property in Fernvale, west of Brisbane.

Mr Beard said he was pleasantly surprised by the win, given that the other cattle he'd entered hadn't placed.

"This one was still on the cow, he was six months old and around 300 kilograms in weight," he said.

"He was on the cow and she was starting to wean him, so the timing was right.

"The judge commented on the calf's confirmation and carcase attributes and that he was soft."

Mr Beard said he focuses on getting the right cross with his cattle.

"Too much muscle is hard to get fat," he said

Agent Garth Weatherall said he was happy with the quality and number of cattle entered and congratulated the show society and all exhibitors.

"I was pleased to see Matt Petty take on the role of chief steward and Steph Laycock did an excellent job with judging," he said.

"I'm proud to see them both take things to the next level.

"The quality attracted a full panel of buyers with all descriptions selling to a very strong market."

Highlights

Grand champion grain fed: Jilabri Family Trust - Limousin-cross

Senior champion grain fed: Keanbah Partnership - Charolais-cross

Champion pen of three steers under 350 kilograms: Bundaleer Lodge Nursing Home - Charolais-cross

Grand champion grain fed individual exhibit: Jilabri Family Trust - Limousin-cross

Champion grain fed pen: Hillcroft Feedlot - Limousin

Champion junior pasture fed: Greg Beard - Limousin-cross

Champion senior pasture fed: Edwards Rural - Droughtmaster-cross

Champion pasture fed single exhibit: Greg Beard - Limousin-cross

Champion pasture fed pen: Edwards Rural - Droughtmaster-cross

Champion feed on pen: Bundaleer Lodge Nursing Home - Charolais-cross

Exhibitors trophy: Edwards Rural

Grand champion exhibit: Greg Beard - Limousin-cross

Agents: Bartholomew & Co and Hayes and Co