Angus success in the EKKA Paddock to Palate Competition
Angus cattle featured prominently in the results of the 2025 RNA Paddock to Palate Competition at the Ekka, with Angus and Angus-influenced entries excelling across weight gain, carcass, and eating quality classes. Exhibitors from across the country showcased the breed’s renowned performance, adaptability, and market suitability, with multiple podium finishes and champion titles awarded to Angus and Angus-cross entries.
2025 RNA Paddock to Palate Angus results
Class 37 – 100 day HGP export
2nd. Simon and Myriam Daley, Charolais X Angus
5th. Russell Pastoral Operations, Angus Cross
37A – Best weight gain for pen of six grainfed steers
1st. Russell Pastoral Operations Pty Ltd, Angus Cross (Average Daily Gain: 2.79kg)
37B – Champion carcass
1st. Russell Pastoral Operations, Angus Cross
37B – Reserve champion carcass
1st. Condabri Beef, Charolais X Angus
37C – MSA Eating Quality competition
1st. Glenisa Cattle Company, Angus
2nd. Minnamurra Pastoral Company, Speckle Park X Angus
38B – Pen of six carcass
3rd. Rosedale Livestock Partnership, Charolais X Angus
38B – Champion carcass
1st. Campbell Family Trust, Angus
38C – MSA Eating Quality competition
3rd. McIntyre Agriculture Pty Ltd, Angus (MSA score 343.61)
Class 40 – 100 day non-HGP export
40 – Overall winner, A Bassingthwaighte Perpetual Trophy
1st. Texas Angus, Angus
2nd. Glenisa Cattle Co, Angus
3rd. Russell Pastoral Operations Pty Ltd, Angus Cross
4th. Glynn Agriculture, Angus
5th. Glenmore Livestock, Angus
40A – Best weight gain for Pen of six grainfed steers
1st. Russell Pastoral Operations Pty Ltd, Angus Cross (Average Daily Gain: 2.287kg)
3rd. Texas Angus, Angus (Average Daily Gain: 2.233kg)
40A – Highest Individual Weight Gain
1st. Russell Pastoral Operations Pty Ltd, Angus Cross (Average Daily Gain: 2.87kg)
40B – Pen of six carcass
1st. Glenisa Cattle, Angus
3rd. Athlyne Pastoral Co, Angus
40B – Reserve champion carcass
1st. Glenisa Cattle Co, Angus
40C – MSA Eating Quality competition
1st. Jervois Pastoral Pty Ltd, Angus
2nd. Campbell Family Trust, Angus
3rd. Ingle Brae Farms, Angus
40C – Highest individual index score
1st. Glenisa Cattle Company, Angus
Feature Image: Representatives from Texas Angus, Glenisa Angus, Russell Pastoral Operations, Glynn Agriculture and Glenmore Livestock at the presentation of Class 40 – 100 day non-HGP export
RNA Beef Committee chair Gary Noller, Texas Angus stud principals’ Ben and Wendy Mayne, and JBS Australia Dinmore plant manager, Murray Wilson. Picture by Ben Harden, Queensland Country Life.
