2012 is the 10th anniversary of the Steak of Origin competition. Entries are now open and will close on Friday 16th March. Stock to be sent to the processors between 20th February and 30th March. Entry fee is $85 (including gst). Entry forms will be mailed out to members next week or are available via email - contact Lindy. Remember South Devon was the Grand Champion in 2011 with Phil Hoskin's South Devon/Friesian cross.
read more

Davelle Awesome - Champion Export Carcase. Grand Champion Carcase 2011

Davelle Awesome, a 14 month old steer weighed 625kg live weight and killed out to a 375kg carcase, a yield of 60%.

Awesome had an Eye Muscle Area of 110cm2 with Rump and Rib Fats of 11/8. Scoring an outstanding 88.619 points, which blitzed the 186 entries.
 

Another Davelle bred steer came Reserve Champion Export Carcase.


What a terrific result for the South Devon breed and Davelle South Devons


 

 

Phil Hoskin from the well known Coombe Park stud took out the supreme steak of origin prize at Beef Expo this year. Phil took away $6500 in prizes with his South Devon cross entry -  winning both the overall competition plus the best of the crossbred section. 

20 finalists, carved down from nearly 400, were tasted by a panel of judges at the grand final during the Beef Expo in Feilding.

The judging panel comprised Commonwealth Gold Medallist Alison Shanks, All Black Legend Richard Loe, food writer and television personality Julie Biuso, radio host Jamie Mackay and top chef, Graham Hawkes.

Each sirloin steak was assessed on aroma, juiciness, tenderness, texture and taste. 

Phil is fanatical about South Devons, having spent a lifetime, showing, selling and promoting the breed and was rightly delighted with his win. He has now conclusively shown what South Devon breeders have always known - they are a very high quality meat breed and the best in NZ!

Phil Hoskin, the 2011  Steak of Origin Grand Champion.

The Steak of Origin judges.
From left to right: Alison Shanks, Julie Biuso, Jamie Mackay, Richard Loe, Graham Hawkes.  

 

John & Cathy Nolan topped the Haast Cattle Sale on 17/11/11 with their South Devon Cross Yearling Steers at $1,180.
read more