2024 DROUGHTMASTER FUTURITY JUNIOR JUDGING (Part 3)
The placegetters in each category were announced and presented their ribbons by Futurity Patron, Val Evans, during the Meet and Greet on Friday 1 March.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the event!
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Photos from Red Centre Rural Alice Springs's post
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2024 DROUGHTMASTER FUTURITY - JUNIOR JUDGING (Part 2)
After the 4 bulls had been scrutinised, it was time for the young judges to pass judgement on the animals listing them in their order of 1,2,3,4 and then give their appraisal on each and why they had placed each animal in that particular order.
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Simon Gleeson, CEO, was at the MLA office today to discuss breed plan, extension services and the future of our research project.
The visit was well timed as photos of Droughtmaster steers were spotted at the front desk of the reception.
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2024 DROUGHTMASTER FUTURITY - JUNIOR JUDGING (Part 1)
The first afternoon of the Futurity kicked off with educational talks from respected cattlemen and judges Anthony Ball and Tammie Robinson.
Then it was time for the young competitors to put their judging skills into practice and determine their placegetters of the 4 bulls lined up for judging.
Some young judges worked on their own and some compared notes. It was fantastic to watch these kids concentrating on the task at hand.
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2024 DROUGHTMASTER FUTURITY – PERPETUAL AWARDS
In 2023, three perpetual awards were initiated to honour the members who were the driving force behind the concept of the Futurity. These members still continue to play a special role at each Futurity since its inception in 1986.
The awards are the
• Val & Neil Evans Youth Excellence Award
• Ray & Desley Phillips Youth Encouragement Award
• Truvalle Junior Herdsman Award
The inaugural Elizabeth Boughen Memorial Most Successful School Award was also introduced in 2023.
Click on each image for further details on each award and who this year’s recipients are.
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