BRANGUS Futurity
SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2026 | AUSSTADIUM, CQLX GRACEMERE
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
AGE AS OF 16TH MAY 2026
ALL CLASSES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT STEWARDS DISCRETION
NOMINATIONS OPEN - 1ST APRIL 2026 | NOMINATIONS CLOSE - 1ST MAY 2026
JUDGING TO COMMENCE - 8:30AM SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2026 SUBJECT TO CHANGE
HEIFERS
CLASS 1. UNDER 7 MONTHS
CLASS 2. 7 MONTHS & UNDER 9 MONTHS
CLASS 3. 9 MONTHS & UNDER 11 MONTHS
CLASS 4. 11 MONTHS & UNDER 13 MONTHS
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION CALF HEIFER
CLASS 5. 13 MONTHS & UNDER 15 MONTHS
CLASS 6. 15 MONTHS & UNDER 17 MONTHS
CLASS 7. 17 MONTHS & UNDER 19 MONTHS
CLASS 8. 19 MONTHS & UNDER 21 MONTHS
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER
GROUP CLASSES AS DEFINED IN ABCA REGULATIONS, ANIMALS MUST BE ENTERED IN GENERAL CLASSES
CLASS 9. BREEDERS GROUP THREE ANIMALS OF MIXED SEXES, BRED & OWNED BY EXHIBITOR
CLASS 10. PAIR OF BULLS TWO BULLS, BRED & OWNED BY EXHIBITOR
CLASS 11. PAIR OF HEIFERS TWO HEIFERS, BRED & OWNED BY EXHIBITOR
CLASS 12. SIRES PROGENY GROUP THREE ANIMALS OF MIXED SEXES, BRED & OWNED BY EXHIBITOR
CLASS 13. DAMS PROGENY GROUP TWO ANIMALS OF EITHER SEX, BRED & OWNED BY EXHIBITOR
BULLS
CLASS 14. UNDER 7 MONTHS
CLASS 15. 7 MONTHS & UNDER 9 MONTHS
CLASS 16. 9 MONTHS & UNDER 11 MONTHS
CLASS 17. 11 MONTHS & UNDER 13 MONTHS
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION CALF BULL
CLASS 18. 13 MONTHS & UNDER 15 MONTHS
CLASS 19. 15 MONTHS & UNDER 17 MONTHS
CLASS 20. 17 MONTHS & UNDER 19 MONTHS
CLASS 21. 19 MONTHS & UNDER 21 MONTHS
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL
SUPREME EXHIBIT
BRANGUS Futurity
SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2026 | AUSSTADIUM, CQLX GRACEMERE
TERMS & CONDITIONS
EXHIBITORS MUST BE AWARE OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO THE BRANGUS FUTURITY. THE BRANGUS FUTURITY WILL BE CONDUCTED AS A BRANGUS FEATURE SHOW UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN BRANGUS CATTLE ASSOCIATION REGULATIONS, WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON THE ASSOCIATION’S WEBSITE. ALL ANIMALS EXHIBITED MUST BE REGISTERED, HAVE A HIGH-DENSITY DNA PROFILE COMPLETED, AND HAVE VISIBLE STUD AND IDENTITY BRANDS. IF EXHIBITING AN UNWEANED CALF, THE DAM IS PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE EVENT; HOWEVER, THE DAM MUST BE A LED FEMALE AND MUST BE APPROPRIATELY RESTRAINED WHEN THE CALF IS BEING EXHIBITED. EXHIBITORS MUST CARRY A PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE TO THE VALUE OF $20,000,000 AND MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF CURRENCY UPON NOMINATING TO THE AUSTRALIAN BRANGUS CATTLE ASSOCIATION TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT. THE BRANGUS FUTURITY ORGANISING COMMITTEE AND THE AUSTRALIAN BRANGUS CATTLE ASSOCIATION HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE AT THEIR DISCRETION ANY ANIMALS THAT DO NOT MEET THE BRANGUS STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AND/OR ARE OF POORLY CONDITION AND TEMPERAMENT.
NEITHER THE BRANGUS FUTURITY ORGANISING COMMITTEE NOR THE AUSTRALIAN BRANGUS CATTLE ASSOCIATION WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENT THAT MAY BE CAUSED THROUGH OR BY ANY EXHIBITOR/COMPETITOR. IT SHALL BE A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT EACH EXHIBITOR/COMPETITOR SHALL HOLD THE ASSOCIATION AND/OR THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFIED AGAINST ANY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ARISING FROM ANY SUCH ACCIDENTS.
NO REFUNDS AFTER NOMINATION CLOSE DATE: 1ST MAY 2026.
ALL ANIMALS MUST BE ONSITE AT CQLX GRACEMERE BY 5:00PM FRIDAY 15TH MAY 2026.
ALL ANIMALS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED NATIONAL VENDOR DECLARATION AND CATTLE HEALTH DECLARATION.
ALL ANIMALS ENTERING CQLX GRACEMERE MUST BE FROM HERDS WITH J-BAS 6 OR HIGHER. THE J-BAS SCORE MUST BE STATED ON THE CATTLE HEALTH DECLARATION.
CQLX PIC: QGFR2000, BUSINESS NAME TO SEARCH WHEN ENTERING ENVD: CENTRAL QUEENSLAND LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE, GRACEMERE.
ALL ANIMALS ENTERING CQLX GRACEMERE MUST HAVE AN APPROVED NATIONAL LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (NLIS) DEVICE IN THEIR EAR.
UNLOADING AND LOADING FACILITIES ARE AT CQLX RECEIVAL RAMPS ON THE NORTHERN END OF THE YARDS.
WEIGHING OF BULLS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT 6:30AM SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2026.
CAMPING AND STABLING IS AT THE ‘ROCKY RUSH’ HORSE ARENA AND STABLES, CALL THE CQLX OFFICE FOR CAMPING BOOKINGS: 07 4931 7300.
NOMINATION FEES INCLUDE STABLING AND BEDDING.
IN THE EVENT OF A BIOSECURITY INCIDENT ON THE EVENT GROUNDS, THE EXHIBITOR WILL REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THEIR OWN ANIMALS.
ON CALL VET: DR BRIDGET NEWMAN, GRACEMERE VETERINARY SURGERY PH: 07 4933 1426.
