SUPREME EXHIBIT: Ebony Doering, Truro, holds the calf of supreme Santa exhibit Walmona Quail, held by Amy Holmes, Angaston, with judge Andrew Chapman, Calliope Qld, about to sash Quail.
WALMONA Pastoral topped off a successful Royal Adelaide Show with senior, grand and supreme Santa Gertrudis exhibit Walmona Quail paraded with an impressive-size calf.
It was not her first time in the winner's circle, having previously won Adelaide ribbons for reserve junior female and reserve senior champion female.
Her winning genetics were a family affair, with one of her calves becoming senior champion bull.
Judge and Santa Gertrudis breeder Andrew Chapman, Calliope, Qld, said the champion cow exhibited a lot of "great beef characteristics''.
* Full report in Stock Journal, September 18, 2014 issue.