Gate 2 Plate Challenge
The Harvey Beef Gate 2 Plate Challenge is a challenge for beef producers which assesses cattle performance through the grainfed, MSA graded, domestic supply chain in Western Australia.
The challenge aims to reflect as closely as possible the real life situation of cattle entering the grainfed, MSA graded, domestic supply chain and reward those animals that not only meet requirements for carcass quality but are also profitable at each stage.
Challengers receive detailed feedback on individual and group animal performance at each stage of the supply chain throughout the challenge.
Cattle breeders are able to compare the performance of their own cattle against others on a level playing field and assess the suitability of their breeding for the intended market.
Cattle receive points for only objective, measurable performance traits which are important for profitability at each stage of the supply chain.
The winning team is the one which is most profitable through the supply chain. The winners are announced at the Harvey Beef Gate 2 Plate Gala Awards.
Schedule of events:
Challenge Open Day Saturday 15th January 2022, Mt Barker Regional Saleyards
Challenge Field Day Tuesday 22nd March 2022, Willyung Farms
Schools Challenge Wednesday 23rd March 2022, Willyung Farms
Gala Awards Presentation & Dinner, Mt Barker Regional Saleyards June 2022
Registration details
$40 at the gate which includes morning tea, lunch and refreshments. All challenge entrants will receive a free entry ticket to the field day.
