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Once again we attended the WA Youth Cattle Handlers Camp and Alex was the only Cabassi participant due to football committments.  Trish was involved once again in the organization, instruction and leadership, amongst many other committed cattle industry individuals whilst Mick attended to farm and football duties.

 

This year we supplied 4 Dexter Heifers, 2 Dexter Steers and 2 Limousin Heifers for the use of participants significantly less than 20 supplied last year.  The participants who were responsible for the Dexters found them easy to handle and a pleasure to work with.

 

 

There were 79 participants, an increase of 12 participants in 2007, who attended the camp which was held on 25, 26 & 27th April 2008.

 

When leaving, many of the students asked us if we were showing at other major events and offered assistance.  Over the few days there was a bond formed between students and cattle as they were solely responsible for their care and preparation.

 

If you or know anyone who you think may be interested in attending next years camp can you please forward their names and contact details to Alice Bowen, 131 Joel Terrace, Mt Lawley WA 6050 or email bowejoel@iinet.net.au and she will forward all the necessary forms.

WA Cattle Handlers Camp Students washing their Dexters

On Sunday 9th September W.A. Dexter Groups held their Breed Show at Harvey Showground.  Billabong cattle had great success with the following results:

 

GRAND AND CHAMPION SENIOR CHAMPION GRADE FEMALE:  Billabng Aztec Alice

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL: Billabong Blinky Bill

JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER:  Billabong Betty Boop

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER:  Billabong Bella Babe

GRAND AND SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE:  Billabong Xanadu

SUPREME EXHIBIT:  BILLABONG XANADU

(Xanadu also won Interbreed Senior Female at 2006 Harvey Show)

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGENY GROUP: Sire: Billabong Xander The Great

EXHIBITORS GROUP: Billabong Dexters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 year old Alex Cabassi also won Champion Handler .

 

Judges Tony and Trinity Golding commented on the enormous improvements in the Dexter Breed since Tony first judged them in the early 90’s.

Billabong Betty Boop

Billabong Xanadu

On a beautiful Spring day, Saturday 29th September 2007 at 9.00am the Dexter Cattle were judged at Perth Royal Show.  Esteemed Interstate cattle judge Mr Grame Hopf was responsible for the very important decisions made.  Six Exhibitors presented 34 Dexters to be closely scrutinized by Mr Hopf.  Billabong’s results were as follows:

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL:  Billabong Blinky Bill

JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE:           Billabong Bashful Bindi

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE:  Billabong Bella Babe

SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE:  Billabong Xanadu

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE:  Billabong Abbey Rose

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE:  Billabong Xanadu

SUPREME DEXTER EXHIBIT:  BILLABONG XANADU

Billabong Bashful Bindi

Billabong Xanadu

PAIR OF HEIFERS:  Billabong Bashful Bindi and

                                       Billabong Bella Babe

PROGENY GROUP:  Billabong Xander The Great

 

Later that same day BILLABONG XANADU went on to win the Specialty Interbreed Champion Female.

Daniel and Alex Cabassi competed in the Archie McClaren Competition later that week.

They prepared and paraded Bella and Bindi very competently winning an equal second place.

EVENTS YOU CAN SEE US

Gidgegannup Experience at Gidgegannup Showgrounds 06/06/09

 

WA Dexter Breed Show at Wagin Showgrounds on Sunday 06/09/09

 

Perth Royal Show 26/9/09 to 3/10/09

The Billabong team once again shone brightly at 2008 Perth Royal Show.  Billabong Chief Cadman shone brightest of all winning Junior Champion Dexter Bull, Grand Champion Dexter Bull, Supreme Dexter Exhibit and Specialty Breed Interbreed Champion Bull.  Following closely behind, Billabong Captain earned the Reserve Junior Champion Bull.

In the female line the youngsters placed highly in their classes. The senior Billabong females were the stand out.  Billabong Abbey Rose won Senior Champion female and secured Champion Female Trophy also.  Billabong Xanadu won Reserve Champion Senior Female.  Billabong Zorba’s progeny won the Progeny group witth Chief, Captain and upcoming heifer Calliope.  The judge, Mr Darryl Schipp, was from N.S.W. and admired the quality of Dexters which were exhibited before him.

The 2008 WA Breed Show was held in conjunction with the National Dexter Cattle AGM at Swan View Agricultural Show.  The event provided many visitors from Eastern States a great display of quality Dexter cattle.  Billabong had a terrific day with Billabong Captain winning Junior Champion and Grand Champion Bull.   This success was overshadowed by Billabong Xanadu who won Senior Champion Female, Grand Champion Female, Supreme Exhibit and Interbreed Champion

First Calver Betty Boop, held her own to win Reserve Senior Champion Cow.  We were very proud, as were her breeders Ian and Pauline Manly from Queensland, when recent arrival to Billabong, Bircham Maid Marion won Champion Junior Heifer over a large number of young females exhibited.  Billabong also won the Progeny Group with Billabong Zorba calves, the same group as the Royal and Exhibitors Group.  To top off the day Alex Cabassi won Champion Junior Handler making it two years in a row.  All the juniors were terrific and it was a very close contest.