130 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 498 · BROKEN HILL, Western NSW
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Ian Featherstone (Level 3 Accredited)
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R J Anderson - Mutawintji Rd, BROKEN HILL, NSW
PIC Number(s)
NF610125
Accreditation(s)
LPA , MSA (2PB8) , Antibiotic Free
Verification(s)
Greenham NEVER EVER – This vendor's PIC has been recognised as participating with the Greenham NEVER EVER accreditation program
Average Weight
At Assessment
08/04/2025
Live
278.1 kgs
Dressed
125.1 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 45%)
18 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
210 kgs to 363 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
14/04/2025 (5 days)
Live
275.3 kgs based on -1% Del. Adj.
Dressed
125.1 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
208 kgs to 359 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 08/04/2025 Sampled: 126 Head (97%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 3 L Totals
Dressed Live 3-6 7-9
11 90.1 - 110.0 200 - 244 17% 0% 17%
13 110.1 - 130.0 245 - 289 46% 0% 46%
15 130.1 - 150.0 289 - 333 31% 1% 32%
16 150.1 - 160.0 334 - 356 2% 1% 3%
18 160.1 - 180.0 356 - 400 2% 0% 2%
Totals 98% 2% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
47 Head Droughtmaster Brahman/Droughtmaster
46 Head Droughtmaster Brahman
19 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster Cross
16 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster
2 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster/Hereford
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
41 Polled 16 Horned 26 Dehorned 47 Scurred
Age
10 - 15 Months
Weaning
Cattle weaned 01/08/2024
Yard weaned prior to initial purchase
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 100 head
Slightly Stirry: 30 head
Crush
Quiet: 126 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Cattle worked easily through the yards and no carry on at all through the crush, were all drafted through a round yard with only a few looking to find a quick exit.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
This line of young steers have just started to turn the corner over the past couple of months after a very tough start from where they came. Anyone with feed now will be able to keep them going forward with little effort. The sisters to these are also in todays sale
Assessor
Ian Featherstone (Level 3 Accredited) Phone: 0409 714 368
Assessor declares a conflict of interest in this lot
Burr/Seed in Coat
Nagura burr does grow on the property, although non was detected at assessment
HGP Status
The owner declares that the cattle have not been treated with HGP at any period of their lives
Eligibilities
Russian Eligible, Saudi Eligible
Vendor Bred
No
Vendor has owned stock for 6-12 months
Stock History
Purchased ex Cloncurry in August 2024
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
Drying native grasses and bush. Some fresh pick from recent rains in creek lines
Returned to: Being held in Yards on good quality cereal hay.
Vendor Comments
Cattle have taken off in the last 3 months
Delivery Period
14/04/2025 to 16/04/2025 (3 days)
Delivery Point
Wertago station, 170km North of Broken Hill and 80km west of White Cliffs
Lat: -31.9595859 / Lng: 141.4608138
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $0.00/head
Agent Contact
Ian Featherstone
Mobile 0409 714 368
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Pin drop will be supplied for exact yard location
Delivery Comments
Prompt delivery is required as cattle are on hay and supply is limited. Hay costs of extended delivery periods will be passed onto the buyers.
Trading Terms
Buyers please be aware Elders trading terms are strictly C.B.D unless debt can be accepted by a nominated agency or an approved Elders account is in place
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.]
Sale Types
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 125798 · Fri, 11 April 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Ian Featherstone Assessor & Delivery Agent
ELDERS BROKEN HILL
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