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July 27, 2005

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Shelby Axtell at (816) 383-5153 or printern@angus.org

Angus Youth Win Big at the National Junior Angus Show Carcass Contest

The carcass steer contest at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) allows Angus youth the opportunity to learn about the beef industry outside of the show ring. More than 25 contestants entered 34 entries at the 2005 NJAS, July 17-23 in Denver, Colo.

The contest was started in 1985 in an effort to increase awareness of the role that Angus cattle play in the beef industry. After being discontinued in 1991, the contest was reinstated in 1993.

Prize money is awarded to first through tenth places. First place receives $1,000, second $750, third $500, fourth $400, fifth $350, sixth $300, seventh $250, eighth $200, ninth $150, and tenth $100. All cattle meeting the Certified Angus Beef ^â(CAB) carcass requirements receive an additional $50. Champion state group receives $100 and reserve champion receives $75.

Glen Mommsen, DeWitt, Iowa, entered the grand champion carcass steer, which was sired by Bon View New Design 1407. The steer weighed 1,262 pounds and had a carcass weight of 755 pounds. With a dressing percentage of 60, the carcass had a ribeye area of 15.3 square inches. The carcass graded with a yield of 1.27 and had a low prime quality grade, qualifying for a CAB program.

“The steer was initially selected to be a show calf, but we later decided because of his ultrasound numbers he would make a better carcass steer,” Mommsen said.

Mommsen said this was his first year to enter the carcass contest and he plans to use his prize money to attend LEAD (Leader’s Engaged in Angus Development) Conference in Boise, Idaho.

Flinton McCabe, Elk City, Kan., owned the reserve grand champion carcass steer. The calf had a live weight of 1,133 pounds and a carcass weight of 691 pounds. The carcass had a ribeye area of 13.7 square inches and a 61 dressing percentage. The carcass also qualified for a CAB program with a yield grade of 2.04 and a quality grade of low prime.

The McCabe’s continued their winning tradition by winning the state group. Group members included siblings Flinton, Ethan, Hannah, and Esther.

Reserve champion state group was awarded to James and John Pfeiffer of Mulhall, Okla.

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