The Melbourne Royal Beef Carcase Competition offers some of Australia’s most prestigious trophies and awards, preparation is key. With more than 300 participants involved annually, the Beef Carcase Competition provides learning opportunities and industry insights into the science and skill required to breed cattle to suit the domestic and export markets. Genetic selection, nutrition and animal handling are all vital elements that influence the blend of live judging and carcase scores, assessed by the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading system.