Dear Exhibitor 

The RNA Beef Committee is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the Royal Queensland Show's (Ekka) Prime Beef Competition. 

There have been some changes to the competition for 2023. NEW Single Heifer classes have been introduced, to reflect industry changes. 

The RNA Beef Committee has also adjusted the weight ranges for the below classes, again reflecting changes in the industry. 

Weight ranges for Single Steer classes:

• Class 19 Single Steer - 380kg to 430kg
• Class 20 Single Steer - 431kg to 480kg
• Class 21 Single Steer - 481kg to 530kg
• Class 22 Single Steer - 531kg to 620kg
• Class 23 Single Steer - 621kg to 740kg

Weight ranges for Single Heifer classes:

• Class 24 Single Heifer - 380kg to 430kg
• Class 25 Single Heifer - 431kg to 480kg
• Class 26 Single Heifer - 481kg to 530kg

Weight ranges for group classes:

• Class 27 Pen of 3 Steers or Heifers - 380kg to 430kg
• Class 28 Pen of 3 Steers or Heifers - 431kg to 480kg
• Class 29 Pen of 3 Steers or Heifers - 481kg to 530kg
• Class 30 Pen of 6 Steers - 400kg to 530kg
• Class 31 Pen of 6 Steers - 531kg to 620kg
• Class 32 Pen of 6 Steers - 621kg to 740kg

Last week it was announced that Prime Beef Competition judging is now taking place during Ekka Beef Week, being held on Thursday 10 August at Silverdale Saleyards. 

To view the schedule, please click here and to enter online click the button below.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Naomi Norford

Competitions & Events Planner
Phone: (07) 3253 3927
Email: nnorford@royalqueenslandshow.com.au