Bruce Taylor wins 2025 Reserve Champion Lamb on the hoof

RAS General Manager Wayne Muller (left) congratulates Bruce and Hunter Taylor, and handler Simphiwe Mthembu, on their Reserve Champion Lamb on the hoof at the 2025 Royal Fat Stock Show.

The Royal Agricultural Society is delighted to congratulate Bruce Taylor for his excellent results at the Royal Fat Stock Show and Carcass Competition’s on-the-hoof lamb judging at Lions River Sale Yard yesterday.

Taylor’s Ile de France lambs secured second and third places in the Individual Under 45kg class, and the prestigious 2025 Royal Show Reserve Champion Lamb title.

The Taylors have been loyal supporters of the Royal over many years, and the Royal Agricultural Society extends its appreciation for this support.

We also wish to thank RPO KZN and AAM Cattle Agents and Auctioneers for their assistance in making this event a success, and SAFJA senior judge Andrew Adams and assistant judge Jonathan Tyler for their professionalism and informative explanations on the day.

For the full results of the Royal Fat Stock Show on-the-hoof judging, please visit https://www.royalshow.co.za/news/exhibit-entertain-and-educate

The results of the carcass judging will be announced later this week, after judging by Chris Ngeleza of SAMIC at Halaal Fresh Meats Abattoir in Thornville.

The Royal Fat Stock Show remains a proud showcase of agricultural heritage, community spirit, and forward-looking excellence. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another memorable event.