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The LambEx26 Carcase Showcase has delivered the largest program of its kind in the world, with an extraordinary 71 Expressions of Interest received from producers across Australia. This year’s showcase saw more than 5,300 sheep sourced from five states, processed across three leading facilities including JBS, Gundagai Meat Processors and WAMMCo, delivering an unparalleled dataset and industry insight.
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Proudly brought to you by AMPC and supported by MLA, the Carcase Showcase continues to set the benchmark for collaboration between producers, processors and researchers. Importantly, it also plays a strong educational role, giving producers practical, data-driven insights into carcase performance, market specifications and on-farm decision making.
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The growth from LambEx24 has been significant, expanding from one processor and 2,400 lambs to a truly national, multi-plant program, reflecting both the strength of industry engagement and the value the Showcase delivers back to producers.
The largest lamb carcase showcase in the world
Key Dates
About the submission criteria
Who can enter & livestock requirements:
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Australian lamb producers across all production systems (grass, grain-assisted, or feedlot finished).
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Each entry is one line of 100 market-ready lambs from a consistent management group. ​
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Target specs: 22–32 kg HSCW (sweet spot ~26 kg) and minimum Fat Score 2 (≈ 6 mm GR). ​
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Every lamb must carry a working NLIS eID tag.
Processors & timing
Choose a processor:
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JBS Brooklyn (VIC), JBS Bordertown (SA), Gundagai Meat Processors (NSW) or WAMMCO (WA).
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Timing:
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Two processing windows will be available for the Eastern states:
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Nov–Dec 2025 and Feb–Mar 2026.
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One processing window (March 2026) is available for WA.
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Specific dates will be confirmed with producers to suit turnoff, with capacity managed evenly across sites.
Lamb delivery
Transport:
Producers organise transport and delivery to their selected plant on their scheduled day.
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Finishing options:
Choose between consigning lambs direct to the works or through a commercial feedlot organised by the producer.
What happens at the processor
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Lambs are graded by the Meat & Livestock Australia Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading team using AUS-MEAT accredited devices.
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Each carcase receives objective measures: Intramuscular Fat (IMF), Lean Meat Yield (LMY), Carcase Weight → combined to produce an MSA Index for each carcase.
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Where possible, results will be linked to on-farm and growth rates provided via eID
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Any defects/downgrades are noted.
Dataset benchmarking
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Each entrants group of lambs will be benchmarked against the collective dataset.
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Results will be pulled together and compared across groups to show the key lessons for LambEx delegates.
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Instead of declaring outright winners, the Showcase will highlight standout results - from top MSA grading to strong lean meat yield - giving credit where it’s due
Carcase data analysis and producer support
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Video will capture production systems - from grass to grain - plus processing and on-hook demonstrations.
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Producers share their stories, backed by expert insights.
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Footage will show how assessment technology works, link carcase results to consumer preferences, and highlight different production pathways and outcomes.
Application Process (CLOSED)
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Read the full AMPC Carcase Showcase guidelines - available HERE
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Submit an Expression Of Interest (EOI)
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Applications reviewed by The LambEx Carcase Showcase Sub-Committee and the selected processor.
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Entrants will be contacted to confirm acceptance and provided with further instructions.
Need to know more?
For further information, please contact:
AMPC Carcase Showcase Manager – Jason Schulz​
carcase.showcase@lambex.org.au