It has been reported that on the 134th anniversary of Ekka in Queensland, a huge number of stud cattle, steers and heifers will be exhibited. The event is one of the most admired events of Royal Dairy show in the country.

For this special occasion, the cattle and other breeds are trained rigorously for months. Amid the celebration, it is being feared that the hendra virus, which has been taking a toll over the lives of many horses, could play a spoiler. With the pursuit of restricting the spread of the virus, the Queensland authority has taken various preventive measures.

The celebration will begin today in Brisbane. However, with suspicion regarding hendra virus, people won’t be allowed to come close to the horses. It has been reported that during the occasion about 400,000 visitors and 1,100 stud cattle, 362 steers and heifers, 350 prime cattle and 432 dairy cows will be exhibited.

With the spirit of Ekka, dozens of school kids flocked at Brisbane's RNA show-ground to present their very best cattle yesterday. Moreover, Calrossy Anglican School in Tamworth, northern NSW, also received the most coveted school prize in the steer judging and stud cattle sections.