108 Backgrounder Heifers
Lot 297 · EMERALD, Central Queensland
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Age
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Weight
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chat Assessor Comments
Matt Beard (Level 1 Accredited)
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NELSON GRAZING COMPANY - "THE POCKET" WURBA ROAD, SPRINGSURE, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QFBH0099
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
6:00am 16/03/2026
Time Assessed
11:00am 16/03/2026
Hours off Feed
5 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
16/03/2026
Live
326.8 kgs
Dressed
163.4 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
Weight Range
283 kgs to 389 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
27/03/2026 (9 days)
Live
330.1 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
168.4 kgs
Live weight gain 1 kgs/day
Weight Range
287 kgs to 391 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 16/03/2026 Sampled: 108 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 Totals
Dressed Live 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 260 - 300 12% 12%
16 150.1 - 160.0 300 - 320 20% 20%
18 160.1 - 180.0 320 - 360 49% 49%
20 180.1 - 200.0 360 - 400 19% 19%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
36 Head Belmont Red Droughtmaster Cross
27 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster Cross
18 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais Cross
14 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
13 Head Ultrablack Droughtmaster Cross
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
43 Polled 2 Horned 41 Dehorned 22 Scurred
Age
14 - 15 Months
Age Breakup: ALL No. 5's
Age Brands: No. 5's
Quality Grades
Very Good 20%
Good 60%
Fair 20%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 60%
Store 40%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 90 head
Slightly Stirry: 18 head
Crush
Quiet: 90 head
Slightly Stirry: 18 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
GENERALLY WELL HANDLED CATTLE, VENDORS GIVE THEM PLENTY OF TIME THROUGH THE YARDS.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , Horses , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
(108) 3 DECKS OF CROSSBRED HEIFERS, ALL VENDOR BRED, No. 5's, PCAS/GRASSLANDS ELIGIBLE, WELL HANDLED, CLEAN HEADS, 22 SHOWING SCURS, 2 WITH SOME REGROWTH. THESE HEIFERS ARE STARTING TO GO FORWARD AFTER A LATE BREAK IN THE SEASON. RANGING FROM 283-389KGS TO AVERAGE 330KGS AT DELIVERY. VENDORS HAVE PRE-TREATED WITH MOXIDECTION POUR-ON 16/03/26 AND WILL DELIVER TO EMERALD SALEYARDS ON THURSDAY 26/03/26, TO BE DRY CURFEWED BEOFRE WEIGHING FIRST THING FRIDAY MORNING. ANOTHER 3 DECK LOT OF THEIR BROTHERS IN THE SAME SALE.
Assessor
Matt Beard (Level 1 Accredited)
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
Health Treatments
Vaccinated - 13/08/2025 - 3 GERM BLOOD - First Dose
Chemical Residue
NIL, TREATED WITH CATTLEGUARD (MOXIDECTIN) NIL WHP
Vendor Bred
Yes
Cattle not tagged at time of assessment, and will be tagged prior to delivery
Stock History
BRED OUT OF SANTA/EURO/DROUGHTMASTER/BELMONT RED CROSS COWS BY SANTA/CHAROLAIS/ULTRABLACK/BELMONT RED BULLS.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
IMPROVED SEMI OPEN IRONBARK/BLOODWOOD FOREST COUNTRY WITH MAINLY BUFFEL AND NATIVE PASTURES.
Returned same
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
27/03/2026 to 27/03/2026 (1 day)
Delivery Point
DELIVERED TO EMERALD SALEYARDS
EMERALD QLD 4720
Lat: -23.5242747 / Lng: 148.1582907
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor does not warrant that the cattle will be clear of ticks at Delivery. Purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with clearing cattle into clean country (if required)
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $0.00/head
Agent Contact
Matt Beard
Mobile 0428 765 687
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Delivery Comments
DELIVERED TO EMERALD SALEYARDS
Weighing Instruct.
VENDOR TO DELIVER TO EMERALD SALEYARDSM THURSDAY 26TH MARCH, OVERNIGHT DRY CURFEW, WEIGHED FRIDAY MORNING 27TH MARCH, OVER SALEYARD SCALES.
Trading Terms
NORMAL RBV RURAL TRADING TERMS & CONDITIONS, FULL PAYMENT TO BE MADE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF DELIVERY, TO APPROVED PURCHASERS. CASH BEFORE DELIVERY TO ALL OTHERS.
Movement Restrict.
TICK AREA, VENDOR HAS PRE-TREATED FOR TICKS 16/03/26, DOES NOT GURANTEE CLEARENCE FIRST GO ROUND. [Please note: It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy all state compliances in regard to the movement of this lot.]
Sale Types
c/kg Live
NLIS Note
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 127054 · Fri, 20 March 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Matt Beard Assessor & Delivery Agent
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