As an initiative of the association we have decided to expand our annual carcase and feedlot trial and now include a HGP free/EU pen. The aim of the Feedlot Trial is to identify outstanding performance and commercial viability of Brahman Cattle in an effort to combat the current discounting mentality.
DNA samples will be collected from each entry and used in the process of validating genetic carcase and performance traits. Steers will be scored using a Balance of weight gain, carcase quality and carcase yield traits in an attempt to identify the most profitable Brahman animal for producers and 100 day grain fed markets.
Important Dates
Registrations Closing date 31st of March 2026
Induction/Entry date 18th of April 2026.
Carcase Competition Dinner 28th August 2026
Awards
- Champion Feedlot Trial Steer
- Reserve Champion Feedlot Trial Steer
- Champion Feedlot Trial pen of three
- Reserve Champion Feedlot Trial pen of three
- Champion HGP free Feedlot Trial Steer
- Reserve Champion HGP free Feedlot Trial Steer
- Champion HGP free Feedlot Trial pen of three
- Reserve Champion HGP free Feedlot Trial pen of three
- Champion Carcase
- Reserve Champion Carcase
- Champion weight gain Steer
- Reserve Champion weight gain Steer
- Largest eye muscle
- Highest MSA index
- Highest lean meat yield
- Most even pen
Feedlot Trial Conditions
& Registration Form
Information
- Steers must be commercial or registered purebred Brahman
- 5 steers per pen, you can enter as many pens as you like.
- Best 3 steers per pen used as scored pen.
- Steers fed at Barmount Feedlot
- Steers will be fed for 110 days
- Steers will be Killed at Teys Rockhampton plant
- All feed costs will be deducted from proceeds after slaughter
- Prizes for pens and individual animals
- Entry specification guideline for 0-4 teeth 400-500kg curfewed weight
- Entry weight for weight gain purpose will be taken on arrival at feedlot.
If numbers make it viable pick up points for larger loads 2-3 decks may be able to be arranged at central points eg. Gracemere, Gympie or Charters Towers
Key event details
- Date: April 18, 2026 - August 14, 2026
- Location: Barmount Feedlot
