Crystal clear skies greeted visitors from as far afield as Western Australia and Tasmania, all interested in the breed that is attracting enormous interest in the beef industry.

Following successful showings at Canberra, Dubbo and Sydney Royal, Speckle Central principals Andrew and Dale Humphries, Wattle Grove Speckle Park, and Mark and Leanne Pointon, Almarlea Speckle Park, were very pleased with the attendance at what will become an annual event.

They were particularly pleased to have in attendance business manager and director of The Canadian Speckle Park Association, Rod Remin. Mr Remin flew in especially for the open day and gave an entertaining and informative talk on the breed. He was particularly pleased with the consistency and overall performance of the cattle on display and said the cattle on display would give Canada a run for its money.

Visitors also had the opportunity to hear from AI specialist James Sutton and speak with animal feed consultants.

All cattle exhibited were for sale on the day and several head sold, to established breeders and newcomers. Weaner heifers were sold for $8500-$12,000, weaner bulls sold for $7000-$8000, working age bulls sold for $7000-$12,000 and PTIC heifers sold for $15,000-$20,000. Semen straws from WGS E28 Action Man, ASP E7 were also purchased on the day. There were four lots of commercial cattle sold at auction and a Speckle Park cross Angus charity steer brought $2600. The funds will be dispersed among local schools and charities.

A herd of 20 Brahckles (Speckle Park x Brahmans) were also on display. This exciting new crossbreed is set to be launched in Rockhampton in 2012.

Perhaps the highlight of the day was the opportunity to taste the Speckle Park meat. A lunchtime tasting of several steaks, rissoles and sausages brought forward comments on the taste, tenderness and texture of the high quality marbling meat. This was followed by a lunchtime spit roast using Speckle Park beef.