92 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 299 · SPRINGSURE, Central Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Lachlan Spry (Level 3 Accredited)
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RYAN, SHAWN JAMES - 'FRIETAG' 40KM SOUTH EAST OF SPRINGSURE QLD., SPRINGSURE, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QIBH0166
Accreditation(s)
EU , LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
6:00am 17/03/2026
Time Assessed
10:00am 17/03/2026
Hours off Feed
4 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
17/03/2026
Live
326.9 kgs
Dressed
156.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 48%)
Weight Range
270 kgs to 403 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
24/03/2026 (5 days)
Live
326.2 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
159.8 kgs
Live weight gain 1 kgs/day
Weight Range
270 kgs to 401 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 17/03/2026 Sampled: 92 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 Totals
Dressed Live 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 271 - 313 28% 28%
16 150.1 - 160.0 313 - 333 27% 27%
18 160.1 - 180.0 334 - 375 32% 32%
20 180.1 - 200.0 375 - 417 13% 13%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
66 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
19 Head Ultrablack Santa Cross
4 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster Cross
2 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster Cross
1 Head Charolais Droughtmaster Cross
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
20 Polled 54 Dehorned 18 Scurred
Age
12 - 20 Months
Age Breakup: ALL No. 5's
Age Brands: No. 5's
Weaning
Cattle weaned 24/07/2025
STEERS WERE YARD WEANED AND TAILED OUT ONTO GRASS, WITH BIKES, HORSES AND DOGS.
Quality Grades
Very Good 20%
Good 60%
Fair 20%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 50%
Store 50%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 70 head
Slightly Stirry: 22 head
Crush
Quiet: 70 head
Slightly Stirry: 22 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
WORKED WELL THROUGH THE YARDS, DIDN'T NEED MUCH PRESSURE.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , Horses , On foot , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
(92) 3 DECKS OF SANTA CROSS STEERS, VENDOR BRED, EU ACCREDITED, PCAS/GRASSLANDS ELIGIBLE, YEAR BRANDED No. 5's. THESE STEERS WERE BRED ON FOREST COUNTRY AND STARTING TO PROGESS WELL, NOW HAVING THE BENEFIT OF 10 WEEKS OF GREEN FEED, AFTER A VERY DRY END OF LAST YEAR. STEERS ARE STARTING TO DEVELOP A SHINE IN THEIR COAT, GOOD COMPENSATIVE GAINS EXPECTED. $ PER HEAD SALE, VENDOR HAS PRE-TREATED FOR TICKS AND PAY ALL CLEARING COSTS FOR TICK FREE BUYERS. DELIVERY IS ON PROPERTY.
Assessor
Lachlan Spry (Level 3 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
WHP/ESI
Cattle are within a Withholding Period or Export Slaughter Interval for: DECTOMAX INJECTABLE as of 17/03/2026 for 42 days
Health Treatments
Drenched - 17/03/2026 - BRUTE BUFFALO FLY SPRAY
Chemical Residue
DECTOMAX - 42 DAYS ESI & WHP. BRUTE - 21 DAYS ESI
Vendor Bred
Yes
Cattle not tagged at time of assessment, and will be tagged prior to delivery
Stock History
BRED OUT OF SANTA & SANTA CROSS COWS, BY SANTA, ULTRABLACK & ANGUS BULLS.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
EIDSVOLD STATION SANTA BULLS AND CHARLIE MCKINLAY ANGUS AND ULTRABLACK BULLS.
Grazing Conditions
UNDULATING FOREST GRAZING AND MOUNTAIN COOLIBAH OF NATIVE PASTURES INCLUDING BLUE, MITCHELL, KANGAROO & SPEAR GRASSES, INTERSPERSED WITH SMALLER AREAS OF BUFFEL.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
A LITTLE EARLIER BREAK TO THE SEASON WITH FRESHER GRASS HAS GIVEN OUR STEERS THIS YEAR A BETTER START, AND WILL NOW CONTINUE ON A STRONG GROWTH PHASE ON QUALITY PASTURE. THEY ARE ALSO CARRYING NO EXCESS COVER, COMPENSATORY GAINS EXPECTED.
Delivery Period
24/03/2026 to 24/03/2026 (1 day)
Delivery Point
DELIVERY ON PROPERTY "FREITAG" 40KMS SOUTH/EAST OF SPRINGSURE QLD
SPRINGSURE QLD 4722
Lat: -24.1179072 / Lng: 148.0883946
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Clearing Point
Clearing facility (Purchaser to transport to clearing facility)
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $0.00/head
Agent Contact
Lachlan Spry
Mobile 0438 873 493
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
LIMITED ACCESS IF RAIN EVENT OCCURS, IN THE EVENT OF SUBSTANCIAL WEATHER, THE VENDOR IS WILLING TO HOLD CATTLE UNTIL TRUCKS CAN ACCESS.
Delivery Comments
VENDOR WILL PAY TICK CLEARING COST, TICK FREE BUYERS PICK UP WILL BE 30TH MARCH. TICK AREA BUYERS DELIVERY DATE WILL BE TUESDAY 24TH MARCH.
Trading Terms
NORMAL RBV RURAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, FULL PAYMENT TO BE MADE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF DELIVERY, TO APPROVED PURCHASES. CASH BEFORE DELIVERY TO ALL OTHERS.
Movement Restrict.
TICK AREA, TICK FREE BUYER WILL NEED CLEARENCE AT A REGISTERED TICK CLEARING FACILITY, BEFORE ENTERING CLEAN COUNTRY. [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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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
Lachlan Spry Assessor & Delivery Agent
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