18 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 169 · TEXAS, Southern Queensland
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Darren Smith (Level 1 Accredited)
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NJ & DE SHANNON - "THE MOUNTAIN " TEXAS, TEXAS, QLD
Lot Id
YELLOW MANAGEMENT TAGS
PIC Number(s)
QBIL0540
Accreditation(s)
EU , LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
11:00am 14/09/2026
Time Assessed
1:00pm 14/09/2026
Hours off Feed
2 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
14/09/2026
Live
208.2 kgs
Dressed
106.2 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 51%)
Weight Range
167 kgs to 274 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
21/09/2026 (5 days)
Live
197.8 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
106.2 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
159 kgs to 260 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 14/09/2026 Sampled: 18 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 Totals
Dressed Live 3-6
09 70.1 - 90.0 137 - 176 22% 22%
11 90.1 - 110.0 177 - 216 33% 33%
13 110.1 - 130.0 216 - 255 28% 28%
15 130.1 - 150.0 255 - 294 17% 17%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
18 Head Hereford Hereford
Ext. Breed
QUALITY SIRES USED OVER MANY YEARS FROM VARYING STUDS INCLUDING WARWICK COURT, ELITE, BRAELYN AND YALGOO POLL
Horn Status
12 Polled 3 Tipped 3 Dehorned
Age
8 - 11 Months
Weaning
Cattle weaned 02/07/2026
YARD WEANED ON GOOD QUALITY HAY FOR 10 DAYS
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 18 head
Crush
Quiet: 16 head
Slightly Stirry: 2 head
Paddock
Quiet: 18 head
STEERS ARE VERY GOOD TO HANDLE IN YARDS, CREDIT TO VENDORS, MUSTERED WITH MOTORBIKE & SIDE BY SIDE, STEERS ARE HANDLED BY AN ELDERLY CATTLEMAN WITH JUST A COUPLE THAT MOVE AROUND IN THE CRUSH WHILST BEING BOOSTER VACCINATED DURING ASSESSING
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs
Assessor Comments
BUYERS A GOOD LINE OF YOUNG EU YEARLING STEERS WITH ALL THE HARD WORK DONE, WEANED HANDLED QUIET AND READY TO GO, IDEAL TO SUIT RESTOCKER TO GROW OUT TO HEAVIER FEEDER WEIGHTS OR TO DO GRASS EU OX/MSA, STEERS SHOW TRUE HEREFORD CHARACTERISTICS WITH MAJORITY GOOD COLOUR AND EYE PIGMENTATION, 1 STEER SOFTER WHITE EYE, STEERS PRESENT IN THEIR WORKING CLOTHES AND ARE STORE CONDITION, PERCENTAGE STEERS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUBBING , HEREFORD STUD HERD IS BRED FOR MODERATE FRAME WITH GOOD CARCASS, TIPPED HORNS ARE ALL ONLY MODERATE WEANER LENGTH, 1 SMALLER STILL AN ENTIRE
Assessor
Darren Smith (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
Drenched - 14/08/2026 - Vetmec
Vaccinated - 14/09/2026 - 5 in 1 ULTRAVAC - Second Dose
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
BRED ON VENDORS HOME PROPERTY AT CROWS NEST AND GROWN OUT AT TEXAS
Lifetime Traceable
CATTLE WERE NOT INDIVIDUALLY CHECKED FOR LT BUT VENDOR BRED CATTLE WITH VENDOR HAVING DIFFERENT PROPERTIES
Breeding Comments
OUT OF COWS FROM THE BRAELYN HEREFORD STUD AND COMMERCIAL HERD
Grazing Conditions
HAYED OFF NATURAL PASTURES
Returned same
Vendor Comments
ONLY SELLING DUE TO VERY DRY SEASON, NORMALLY GROW OUT TO HEAVIER WEIGHTS
Delivery Period
21/09/2026 to 25/09/2026 (5 days)
Delivery Point
"THE MOUNTAIN” YARDS 18km WEST OF TEXAS
TEXAS QLD 4385
Lat: -28.7982804715901 / Lng: 151.0717772529175
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 $3.00/head
Agent Contact
Darren Smith
Mobile 0427 623 860
Trucking Access
Semi Trailer
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
LIMITED B DOUBLE ACCESS
Delivery Comments
24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED
Trading Terms
USUAL NUTRIEN TRADING TERMS TO APPROVED PURCHASERS CBD 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
PURCHASER TO SCAN AND TRANSFER, ASSESSED WEIGHT IS FOR DELIVERY NOT ARRIVAL
Sale Types
$/Head
NLIS Note
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 128743 · Fri, 18 September 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Darren Smith Assessor & Delivery Agent
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