Callide Dawson Beef: 871 entries at 38th annual awards dinner

The 38th annual Callide Dawson Beef Carcase competition in Biloela saw 871 entries, showing a slight increase from the previous year. The event serves as a key benchmarking platform for cattle producers to compare meat quality.
Why it matters
Agricultural competitions are vital for industry standards and provide producers with data-driven insights to improve livestock quality and market competitiveness.
About 140 people turned out for the 38th annual Callide Dawson Beef Carcase competition awards dinner. The dinner held at the Anzac Memorial Club, Biloela, on Friday, July 10, is always a well-attended event where it's a case of first-in, best-dressed to get a ticket. This year, the total number of entries in the carcase competition was 871 compared to 853 in 2025.
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