School wins prize for champion steer

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina campus has won the champion steer award in this year's Armidale Prime Beef Fest.

More than 20 students and two steers were taken to the event with the school having an excellent showing on the day.

The school's limousin steers, Lancelot and Dusty, both impressed the judges with Lancelot placing fifth in his category and Dusty taking out the champion steer award.

Students were also able to visit Alfoxton Merinos, a wool farm, and learn about fleece and assessing the suitability of breeding rams.

Students also visited the University of New England's Animal Research Station and the Dangar Falls before returning home.

Newsletter, 23 Nov 2016

Brent Walker, BWSC Umina