Royal Show Pietermaritzburg 2016 | Page 76

THE most prestigious event on the South African Red Meat calendar – annual Royal Show Carcass Competition and auction – will take place at 4.30pm today in the Sheep Expo Hall. This special event is open to the public and is a splendid opportunity for buyers to gain exposure for their establiishments, by having the chance to be able to offer their customers meat adjudged to be the best South Africa has to offer. The sales are accompanied by ribbons, accolades and publicity and the media will be in attendance to ensure maximum exposure for both buyers and sellers. Come see all the action as some of the best restaurants and butcheriies battle each other for the best meat on show. Beef auction The Champion, First Reserve, Second Reserve, Champion Group of Three and Reserve Champion Group of Three. The remaining carcasses will be sold by the abattoirs in terms of their standard operational procedures. Lamb auction Approximately 40 carcasses are in this auction – the Overall Champion, First Overall Reserve, Second Overall Reserve, Champion European Genetics, Reserve Champion European Genetics, plus the top 12 Groups of Three. Those remaining will be sold by the abattoir in terms of their standard operational procedures. Pork auction Whilst pork carcasses will not be displayed, the Champion, First Reserve and Second Reserve will be auctioned. The remaining carcasses will be sold by the abattoirs in terms of their standard operational procedures. This event is sponsored by Landbouweekblad, RPO, The Royal Agricultural Society, De Heus and BKB. Auction a SA's most red meat