{"id":245420,"date":"2019-10-03T18:44:30","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T08:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=245420"},"modified":"2020-07-16T15:20:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T05:20:06","slug":"cattle-kids-camp-at-wondai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2019\/10\/03\/cattle-kids-camp-at-wondai\/","title":{"rendered":"Cattle Kids Camp At Wondai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aeden Jakin, Booubyjan; Stephanie Flint, Proston; Archie Christiansen, Miva; and Brie Bagnall, Hervey Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 3, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wondai Showgrounds played host to 80 young cattle enthusiasts during the recent four-day Queensland Limousin Youth Camp.<\/p>\n

The camp began last Thursday and wound up on Sunday.<\/p>\n

In between, the youngsters learned a lot about Limousins … and it was all “hands-on”.<\/p>\n

They did everything from examining the bone structure of cattle to leading and judging cattle in the ring.<\/p>\n

Jenny Evans, from Jen-Daview Limousins in Kingaroy, said this was the second year in a row the camp had been held in Wondai.<\/p>\n

Last year it attracted 65 young people; this year there were 80 competitors plus their families, most of whom camped at the showgrounds.<\/p>\n

“The camp basically teaches them how to feed, breed, show and judge cattle,” Jenny said.<\/p>\n

“They also learn about show etiquette.”<\/p>\n

There were sessions on how to prepare cattle for the ring, including washing, clipping and presentation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There was also a session on artificial breeding, using “Daisy”, an artificial cow.<\/p>\n

But it wasn’t all about cattle.\u00a0\u00a0There were also lessons on CPR and how to use a defibrillator.<\/p>\n

On Saturday night, a youth auction was held of items donated by local sponsors and supporters.<\/p>\n

Funds raised went to covering the cost of the camp as well as buying more equipment for future events.<\/p>\n

At the end of the camp, presentations were made (see results, below) and the 2020 Queensland Limousin Youth Ambassador announced.<\/p>\n

Billy Goestch, from Kalbar, was presented with the prize by Phil Kelly from sponsors Rabobank at Dalby.<\/p>\n

Billy was judged on points accrued in the Junior Judging, Handlers and Herdsman awards as well as general knowledge of the beef industry and the Limousin breed, presentation and manner.<\/p>\n

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Queensland Limousin Youth Camp participants pose for a group photo at Wondai Showgrounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Melanie Brown, from Windera, with
Fletcher, 6<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Charleigh Tucker was teaching Lane Passmore the tricks of the trade<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Competitors take a break during the Junior Judging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Remy Barron, Kingaroy; Stephanie Hartwig, Crows Nest; and Shay Barron, Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Arabella Wendt was competing in the junior judging competition with a little help from her brother Western<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Charlotte Cooper and Macie Iseppi compare notes in the Junior Judging competition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Results<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Barry McIntyre, from Nolan Meats Gympie, left, and Graham Brown, Windera, right, presented Gorgie Plowman with the 2019 Grand Champion Herdsman prize<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Billy Goestch received the 2019-20 Limousin Youth Ambassador prize from sponsor Phil Kelly, Rabobank, Dalby<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n