International Virtual Show

The VIRTUAL SHOW is back! Instigated originally during the Covid no travel years to maintain global promotion of Charolais and Charbray cattle, feedback from participants has encouraged Charolais Charbray International to run the event again.

There are three divisions of judging – Full French, Purebred and Charbray. The Entry fee is $CAN75 and includes an advertisement in the Virtual Show Book. This year animals do not have to be haltered for the video. This is a change to make it easier to include mature herd bulls.

A panel of of judges will be selected globally and there will be three for each division. In the 2021 competition Australia was honoured to have two judges on the judging panel, Mr David Bondfield and Mr John Mercer. Other judges involved came from France, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, United States of America and Brazil. There will be a People’s Choice Grand Champion Bull and Female. This will be voted on through Facebook at International Charolais. Follow the International Charolais page for all updates.

Before setting out with your video camera please take the time to read the rules of the competition. The Entry Form and Rules are available on the Charolais Charbray International website www.charolaisinternational.com

Just as most breeders in Australia are looking for that next herd sire to take their program to the next level, so are other breeders from across the globe. When you consider the spread of Charolais genetics bred in Australia globally there is no doubt that our programs are regarded with high esteem. With promotion this international export has potential to grow significantly.

The social media attention the Peoples Choice judging generated was significant and offered breeders considerable exposure. Brynn Steppler in Canada achieved tremendous success in the 2021 event with her heifer, Steppler Gabby 546H attracting attention from across the globe.

This competition offer all members the opportunity to step outside our border and go international. This competition is a cost effective promotion of your program to an international audience as well as bragging rights for championship winners. Members of Charolais Society of Australia are eligible to enter as the society is a financial member of the international organisation.

The Charolais Society encourage members to participate in this event and build an international profile. With Australia set to host the Charolais Charbray International World Congress in 2026 having an international presence in the build up to that event could pay dividends.