18 Backgrounder Heifers

Lot 3 · CLONCURRY, North Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Bo Scoble (Level 3 Accredited)
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MELINDA DOWNS PTY LTD - "Melinda Downs Station", CLONCURRY, QLD
Lot Id
Feathertails
PIC Number(s)
QBCR0046
Accreditation(s)
EU , LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
17/05/2023
Live
224.4 kgs
Dressed
103.2 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 46%)
24 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
200 kgs to 273 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
26/05/2023 (8 days)
Live
229.2 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
105.4 kgs
Live weight gain 0.6 kgs/day
Weight Range
205 kgs to 278 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 17/05/2023 Sampled: 18 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 Totals
Dressed Live 3-6
11 90.1 - 110.0 196 - 239 67% 67%
13 110.1 - 130.0 239 - 283 33% 33%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
18 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
15 Polled 3 Dehorned
Age
8 - 11 Months
Age Breakup: 2022 drop calves. Please note vendor calendar year brands.
Weaning
Cattle weaned 04/11/2022
Later calves of 2022 and weaned late last year.
Quality Grades
Very Good 10%
Good 80%
Fair 10%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 25%
Store 75%
Muscle Score
C 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 18 head
Crush
Quiet: 17 head
Slightly Stirry: 1 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Heifers were good to work with, and the draft prior to crush-side assessment was completed through a round yard. During individual assessment (crush-side) a large majority were happy to stand without pressure. Only 1 was noted to be uncomfortable with direct/close interaction whilst in the crush. Heifers were very manageable in bigger yards.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , Horses , On foot , Vehicles
Notable Traits
Traits
1 Head noted to have a black/dark nose
2 Head noted to have old wart scarring on the neck not detrimental in any way & will completely dissappear.
Assessor Comments
Half a deck of No. 2 (note calendar year branding), good quality, EU accredited heifers of good health. 15 of the 18 are polled, with good temperament and plenty of growth on good feed. Assessed as 90% Medium & 10% Large Frame. Vendor guarantees clearance of dip and has offered this line Clear of the Dip in Cloncurry. Another small line of heavier heifers and a mob of PTIC Cows in this sale.
Assessor
Bo Scoble (Level 3 Accredited) Phone: 0417 671 589
Burr/Seed in Coat
No Burr or Seed of weeds declared noxious observed in the coats at assessment
HGP Status
The owner declares that the cattle have not been treated with HGP at any period of their lives
Chemical Residue
Owner Declares Nil Residues.
Eligibilities
Russian Eligible, Saudi Eligible
J-BAS Score
6
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
Vendor Bred on Melinda Downs
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
Strong stand of northern Flinders, Mitchell and other Native Grasses beginning to hay off after exceptional wet season.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
A line of heifers surplus to requirements being offered to support the Commercial Droughtmaster Sale.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
Delivery Period
26/05/2023 to 04/06/2023 (10 days)
Delivery Point
"Clear of Dip", Cloncurry Saleyards
Lat: -20.7068535" S Long: 140.5053246" E
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Clearing Point
Clearing facility (Vendor to transport to clearing facility)
Cloncurry Saleyards
Agent Contact
Bo Scoble
Mobile 0417 671 589
Trucking Access Additional Directions
6 Deck, Road Train Access
Delivery Comments
Please contact Agent for further information regarding delivery options as vendor will be unavailable to deliver from 28th May to 2nd June due to prior arrangements. Can deliver clear of dip 26th - 27th May and/or 3rd- 4th June.
Trading Terms
Nutrien Normal Trading Terms and Condition to Approved Purchasers, Payment within 7 Days of Delivery. COD for All Others.
Movement Restrict.
None provided. [Please note: It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy all state compliances in regard to the movement of this lot.]
Special Conditions
Vendor requests females not be competed on and/or purchased by any properties adjoining Melinda Downs.
Sale Types
$/Head
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DROUGHTMASTER COMMERCIAL FEMALE SALE 2023
No. 864 · Thu, 25 May 2023, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Bo Scoble Assessor & Delivery Agent
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