“To beat the locals at their own game is an impressive accomplishment and one rarely before achieved by the Australian team” said head coach, Tim Ryan. Along with top honours, the team will return home with trophies for highest team in placings, questions, pork judging and, well timed for Australia Day, lamb judging.

“I am really grateful for the opportunity to represent Australia and the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association in such a prestigious competition” said Australian team member and overall individual champion, Bridie Luers. “It has been really interesting learning the ins-and-outs of the American grading system and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know like-minded students over here in the US”.

The National Western Stock Show culminates the training and competitive component of a month long US industry tour.