152 Backgrounder Steers

Lot 143 · TORRENS CREEK, North Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Phillip Avery (Level 1 Accredited)
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SMITH PASTORAL - Springhill Station Torrens Creek, TORRENS CREEK, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QEFD0208
Average Weight
At Assessment
05/05/2025
Live
267.2 kgs
Dressed
138.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 52%)
12 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
200 kgs to 400 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
12/05/2025 (6 days)
Live
264.8 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
140.5 kgs
Live weight gain 0.5 kgs/day
Weight Range
199 kgs to 395 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 05/05/2025 Sampled: 152 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 3 L Totals
Dressed Live 3-6 7-9
11 90.1 - 110.0 173 - 212 4% 1% 5%
13 110.1 - 130.0 212 - 250 33% 0% 33%
15 130.1 - 150.0 250 - 288 17% 18% 35%
16 150.1 - 160.0 289 - 308 5% 0% 5%
18 160.1 - 180.0 308 - 346 16% 0% 16%
20 180.1 - 200.0 346 - 385 5% 0% 5%
22 200.1 - 220.0 385 - 423 1% 0% 1%
Totals 81% 19% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
40 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster
33 Head Brahman Brahman Cross
18 Head Charbray Composite
18 Head Charolais Brahman Cross
18 Head Angus Brahman Cross
15 Head Red Angus Droughtmaster Cross
10 Head Droughtmaster Brahman Cross
Ext. Breed
Xbred and BrahmanX Steers. Please review photos and video to satisfy breed breakdown
Horn Status
116 Polled 5 Horned 31 Dehorned
Age
8 - 14 Months
Age Breakup: No.4s
Dentition
(10 Mouthed)
0T 10 head
Weaning
Cattle weaned 01/02/2025
Yard weaned and tailed out on motorbikes
Quality Grades
Very Good 80%
Good 18%
Fair 2%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 40%
Store 60%
Temperament
Yards
Docile: 100 head
Quiet: 52 head
Crush
Docile: 80 head
Quiet: 62 head
Slightly Stirry: 10 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Cattle handled well through the draft and race, stood in race and waited for assessment comfortably.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
152 (4decks) of Good Quality No.4 HGP FREE Xbred and BrahmanX Steers. After being in the yards over night the steers weighed from200-400kg to ave. 267kg. Milk tooth. The steers are medium and large frame and will grow into good heavy feeder weight steers. They have been bred out of a Good Quality medium and large framed Droughtmaster, Brahman and Xbred Cow herd. The majority of steers are flat back with a small % showing hump. One red steer had small hernia in naval at assessment, was not detrimental, all steers back lined with zeromec and ready to clear dip. They are in store to forward store condition and are ready to continue to grow on good quality feed. The steers are well handled and were a pleasure to handle through yards at assessment.
Assessor
Phillip Avery (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0428 779 780
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
Other Treatment - 05/05/2025 - Zeromec
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
Good Quality Brahman and Xbred Cow herd using Quality Droughtmaster, Red AngusX, Charolais, Charbray and Angus Bulls
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
Good Quality Native and Improved pasture along with summer herbages
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Annual turnoff of Xbred Steers
Delivery Period
12/05/2025 to 15/05/2025 (4 days)
Delivery Point
Springhill Station approx. 37Km West of Torrens Creek and 100Km East of Hughenden
Lat: -20.7713847" S Long: 145.0146635" E
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Clearing Point
On farm with certified clearing dip
Agent Contact
Phillip Avery
Mobile 0428 779 780
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Road Train access available. Good mostly all weather road.
Delivery Comments
24 Hours notice required for mustering
Trading Terms
Payment due within 7 days of delivery to approved purchaser. All others Cash before delivery unless through an approved settling agent.
Movement Restrict.
Cattle are located in tick area. limited to no tick found on property. Vendor guaranteeing cattle clear of dip. (on Farm) [Please note: It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy all state compliances in regard to the movement of this lot.]
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 125845 · Fri, 09 May 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Phillip Avery Assessor & Delivery Agent
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