Australia’s Droughtmaster cattle are arguably best suited to thrive in a world that is changing before us, where versatility and sustainability are essential. Consumer demands are changing rapidly, supply chains want greater yield and there is an unmistakable push for improved animal welfare and for sustainable and natural protein. This iconic all-rounder is perfectly placed for our changing future affirming its reputation as Australia’s natural wonder. Droughtmaster cattle consistently perform to a high standard despite adverse environments, continually producing high quality and high yielding carcases economically.
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july, 2022
2022 DROUGHTMASTER FEATURE SHOW LED CATTLE
MALE CHAMPIONSHIPS PLACEGETTERS
Details of the winners + sponsors of section are listed on each image.
Congratulations to all exhibitors and many thanks to the generous sponsors.
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Toogoolawah Show Society
Says it all about Glenlands breeding programs
The overall age group champion results are in from the recent Junior Beef Show in Rockhampton. Congratulations
to Thomas Orphant, Seymour T Droughtmasters, placing 1st in the Eight and under 10 yrs, and Riley Orphant, Seymour R Droughtmasters, placing 2nd in the Twelve and under 14 yrs.
Broad ribbons, prizes and trophies were awarded to kids who excelled during the week in junior judging, parading, led steer competition and herdsman awards.
Photos and further results can be found here:
www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/story/7804296/winners-from-the-junior-beef-show-competition-phot...
Seymour Droughtmasters
Droughtmaster Australia Next Gen
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Photos courtesy Ben Harden, Queensland Country Life
Congratulations, Thomas and Riley. You both do the Droughtmaster breed proud! 👏👏
Congratulations, Thomas and Riley. Keep up your good work. The Droughties are proud to have you👏👏⭐️⭐️
Congratulations Thomas and Riley. Go boys!
Congratulations Thomas, Riley and Mac !!
Congratulations boys, awesome efforts!
Congratulations
Congratulations 🎊 👏
Congratulations Thomas and Riley. Great achievement. 👏👏😀
A quick “bird’s eye” view of some of the 2022 Droughtmaster Feature Show events at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds.
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Toogoolawah Show Society
❤️ Thankyou Jenny Underwood and Roger
The Droughtmaster Stud Breeders' Society name was confirmed at an Annual General Meeting held at the Queen's Hotel in Townsville, on this day, July 3rd, in 1962.
For 60 years, the Society has been working hard to support and promote the Droughtmaster herd. Today, Droughtmaster cattle are recognised for their adaptability, sustainability and suitability to the Australian environment – one of Australia’s natural wonders.
This did not happen by chance. It happened because pioneering men, women and families set out and maintained a course in line with a vision to create an adaptable, fertile and easy-care breed, of great benefit to all sections of the beef industry – the Droughtmaster.
Today, our members are spread across the breadth of Australia, our Droughtmaster cattle are building their reputation with studmasters across the world, and the Society has stood the test of time whilst managing Society activities, events and sales.
Over the past 60 years, there has been much change – market demands continue to change, supply chains want greater yield, and there continues to be a push for sustainable and natural protein. It is a credit to our original members and those that have followed that our cattle have continued to meet this change as an iconic allrounder, perfectly placed for the future.
Happy Diamond Jubilee!
Todd Heyman
President – Droughtmaster Stud Breeders’ Society
What a blessing this breed is to the Australian beef industry. Droughtmasters are the complete package. I am personally grateful to be able to work with Droughtmaster cattle, alongside my equally passionate students. For most of my career, the breed has and continues to bring me untold job satisfaction. 👏👏
DROUGHTMASTER PERPETUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION.
Click on on each image for details on each award and its winner.
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DROUGHTMASTER FUTURITY PERPETUAL AWARDS
The Droughtmaster Futurity was initiated in 1986. The Event was the brainchild of Droughtmaster visionaries, Val and the late Neil Evans (Balcara Stud), Margaret and the late Peter Wilson (Truvalle Stud), and Ray and Desley Phillips (Sunny View Stud) to provide an opportunity for Droughtmaster breeders to showcase their young bulls and females, and to develop the skills of young members in the art of handling and preparing show cattle.
The Futurity is held annually at the Gatton Showgrounds and has been a valuable foundation for countless Droughtmaster members who have gone on to further their skills in the showring as exhibitors and judges.
In honour of their dedicated and enduring commitment to the education of our youth and the advancement of the Droughtmaster breed, the Society has introduced three perpetual awards in their names. The awards were presented this year at the Droughtmaster Feature Event and thereafter, will be presented at the annual Droughtmaster Futurity.
(The winners of these awards will be shared in a separate post).
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What a wonderful group of Droughtmaster visionaries. I love that they are still involved in the Droughtmaster Futurity 30+ years on. Thankyou for your time, knowledge and dedication to the Droughtmaster Breed. From the Team at Yimin & Yimin CD Droughtmasters.
Congratulations to these innovators for their vision and foresight.
Growing up as a child on my Father's Droughtmaster Stud, "Bannockburn" at Murgon, I looked up to and learnt so much from Mrs Wilson and Mr Phillips. As well as great mentors, life long friendships were made. Thank you x
Oh , This has been along time coming. So we’ll deserved. Thankyou
Thank you for a memorable day and evening.
RESULTS: UNLED FEMALE COMPETITION
Champion Unled Female (sponsored by Crimson Ridge DM): Seymour Jewel
Res Champ Unled Female (sponsored by GDL): Vale View Zara
Champion Pair of Unled Females (sponsored by Brisbane Valley Thirsty Camel Bottleshop): Sylvan Springs Lucy & Sylvan Springs Nathalie
Res Champion Pair of Unled Females (sponsored by GDL): By-Mingo Unis & By-Mingo Ulara
Judge: Grame Hopf Assoc Judge: Isaac Day
Presented by : Todd Heyman (Pres Droughtmaster Australia)
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Seymour Droughtmasters Vale View Droughtmasters RSVP & Sylvan Springs Droughtmasters By Mingo Droughtmaster Stud Grant Daniel & Long Toogoolawah Show Society Crimson Ridge Droughtmasters
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