Jake Turner lives on a mixed farming enterprise north of Lake Cargelligo, NSW. He is currently in his first year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Jake’s passion for the beef industry and the Angus breed started at Yanco Agricultural High School where he was actively involved in the cattle showstock team from years 7 to 12. Alongside seven other like-minded people, Jake is stoked to have the opportunity to not only represent Angus Australia at the World Angus Forum, but also Australia’s wider beef industry.
Entries Now Open for the Teys Australia AngusSHOOT-OUT competition!
Calling all Angus cattle breeders! Here’s your chance to compete against the best of the best and showcase your cattle in the Teys Australia AngusSHOOT-OUT feeder competition as part of the 2025 Neogen World Angus Forum.
With over $10,000 in prizes and prize money up for grabs, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Grant Garey, General Manager – Feedlots, Teys Australia said, “The team at Teys Australia are thrilled to be involved in the AngusSHOOT-OUT which is a part of the 2025 World Angus Forum.”
“The AngusSHOOT-OUT, with eligible cattle on feed at Teys Jindalee Feedlot, will provide a great opportunity for producers to showcase the very best of their Angus cattle in a commercial setting, with the reward of seeing how their cattle compare to their peers.
“The quality of Angus cattle is widely recognised and valued both domestically and around the world, and that’s why Angus cattle are integral to our branded beef programs at Teys,” Grant said. Angus Australia’s Jake Phillips who is coordinating the Zoetis AngusEXPO said, “We were really passionate to have an opportunity for our world class commercial cattle producers to showcase their product to the world. This is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity and we thank the Teys Australia team immensely for their support of the event.”
“We can’t wait to work with Teys to showcase the best Angus cattle and beef to the world through this competition.”
Competition Details:
- Team Structure: Compete with teams of 5 head of cattle. Each vendor may enter up to 3 teams. Organisers may cap entries if required.
- Eligibility: Steers must be Angus, with a minimum of 75% Angus breed percentage. Full assessment guidelines are available here. Red Angus are also invited to take part in the competition.
- Judging Criteria: Teams will be assessed on the following:
- Administration compliance, including documentation and NLIS database accuracy and transfers.
The scores for each team will be aggregated to determine the overall competition winner.
Key Dates:
- Entries Open: 9th September
- Entries Close: 16th October
- Induction: The feedlot induction will take place during the week of the 25th of November.
- Feeding Period: The cattle will be on grain for approximately 120 days, with processing scheduled for March.
Important Information:
- Transport of cattle: Central pick-up locations for cattle will be negotiated at the close of entries and some assistance may be provided where it can. Otherwise, cattle should be delivered to Teys Jindalee feedlot.
- Purchase Agreement: Cattle will be purchased by Teys Australia at induction and will be subject to their purchase contract supplied in early November.
- Pre-Arrival Requirements:
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- Cattle must be tagged with a supplied prenumbered management tag prior to arrival.
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- Each animal must receive one shot of Bovishield at least two weeks before delivery, with the vaccines provided complimentary by Zoetis Animal Health.
- Field Day: Participate in an inspection field day prior to the cattle’s exit from the feedlot (TBC)
- A $500 per team entry fee applies which includes 2 tickets to the awards ceremony function in Tamworth on the 2nd of May 2025
Awards Ceremony: The winners will be announced at a special event during the Zoetis AngusEXPO.
This competition is open to all breeders of Angus cattle. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to benchmark your cattle against the top competitors and potentially be crowned champion of the World.
Enter Now and make your mark in the world of Angus cattle!