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Wanstead excel in groups and Super Lamb at Royal Carcass Competition
Following a stellar performance in Saturday’s on-the-hoof judging at the Royal Fat Stock Show at Lions River Sale Yard, Mich Turner’s Wanstead Dormers continued to excel in the Champion Lamb Group and Super Lamb classes at the 2025 Royal Carcass Competition.
Five Stars for Fyvie’s Santa Gertrudis at Royal Carcass Competition
Justin Fyvie of Five Star Santa Gertrudis was awarded the 2025 Royal Show Super Ox Champion Carcass title at the 2025 Royal Carcass Competition. Fyvie’s Champion Santa Gertrudis also performed impressively in the on-the-hoof judging, where it secured the First Reserve Champion Super Ox title.
Dorfling Dorpers win Royal Super Lamb on hoof & hook
At the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition, Christo Dorfling’s Dorfling Dorpers from Weenen accomplished the extraordinary feat of securing the Champion Super Lamb title both on the hoof and on the hook.
Watson’s Brangus triumph at 2025 Royal Carcass Competition
After an exceptional performance in Saturday’s on-the-hoof judging at the Royal Fat Stock Show at Lions River Sale Yard, it was almost a clean sweep of awards for Duncan Watson and the Brangus breed in the 2025 Royal Carcass Competition
Hatari makes history at 2025 Royal Carcass Competition
Marius Eksteen’s Dormers from Hatari Farming achieved a remarkable sweep of the single Champion Lamb classes at the 2025 Royal Carcass Competition. Their performance marked a historic milestone.
Full results: 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition
The Royal Agricultural Society of Natal (RAS) today released the final results of the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition.
Royal Fat Stock Show 2025
The Royal Fat Stock Show, held yesterday at Lions River Sale Yard, was a great success, bringing together dedicated breeders and enthusiasts in a celebration of agricultural excellence.
Five Star Santas feature in Biltong Cow & Super Ox competitions
The Royal Agricultural Society extends warm congratulations to Justin Fyvie of Five Star Santa Gertrudis for his impressive results in the Biltong Cow and Super Ox competitions at the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition’s on-the-hoof beef judging at Lions River Sale Yard.
Duncan Watson dominates steers on the hoof
The Royal Agricultural Society warmly congratulates Duncan Watson of JOC Angus and Brangus Stud for an extraordinary performance at the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition’s on-the-hoof beef judging at Lions River Sale Yard.
Hatari’s Dormers on form on the hoof
The Royal Agricultural Society extends warm congratulations to Hatari Farming’s Marius Eksteen, for his impressive achievements at the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition’s on-the-hoof lamb judging at Lions River Sale Yard.
Esco Feeds produce 2025 Royal Champion steer on the hoof
The Royal Agricultural Society warmly congratulates Dino Raciti of Esco Feeds for his outstanding achievements at the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition’s on-the-hoof beef judging at Lions River Sale Yard.
ES Ile de France shine in group classes on the hoof
Ebrahim Sheik's ES Ile de France Stud in Hammarsdale featured well in the group classes at the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition’s on-the-hoof lamb judging at the Lions River Sale Yard.
Dorfling Dorpers win 2025 Super Lamb on the hoof
The Royal Agricultural Society warmly congratulates Christo Dorfling's Dorfling Dorpers for their exceptional achievement at the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition’s on-the-hoof lamb judging at the Lions River Sale Yard.
Bruce Taylor wins 2025 Reserve Champion Lamb on the hoof
The RAS is delighted to congratulate Bruce Taylor for his excellent results at the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition’s on-the-hoof lamb judging at Lions River Sale Yard.
Wanstead Dormers dominate on the hoof
The RAS warmly congratulates Mich Turner’s Wanstead Dormers on their outstanding performance at the Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition’s on-the-hoof lamb judging at the Lions River Sale Yard yesterday.
Supporting the youth
During September and October, young people’s dedication and commitment to their livestock and pets were celebrated at the Berg and Underberg Youth Shows, both proudly sponsored by the Royal Agricultural Society.
We have a new home!
The Royal Agricultural Society of Natal (RAS) has purchased the historic Tweedie Hall in Howick as its new base of operations. The signing of this deal on 2 October, 2025 sees the convergence of two histories that go back to the beginnings of commercial agriculture in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
2025 Royal Fat Stock Show
The Royal Agricultural Society is pleased to announce that it will be holding a Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition in October.
The Royal Agricultural Show has a new venue!
The RAS is pleased to announce that the 2026 Royal Agricultural Show will take place at the historic Tweedie Hall in Howick, from 29 May to 3 June.
Charting a new course
Wayne Muller has now completed his second month as the new General Manager of the Royal Agricultural Society in KwaZulu-Natal, and has announced dates for the 2026 Royal Agricultural Show.