153 Backgrounder Heifers

Lot 686 · PORT AUGUSTA, Mid & Upper North S.A.
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chat Assessor Comments
Bruce Cameron (Level 1 Accredited)
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McDouall Peak Pty Ltd - The Twins Station 750 km North of Adelaide South Australia., COOBER PEDY, SA
Lot Id
Brand Railway tracks in circle. Earmark V bottom.
PIC Number(s)
SA830047
Accreditation(s)
EU , LPA
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
15/04/2024
Live
313.8 kgs
Dressed
131.8 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 42%)
6 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
252 kgs to 360 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
20/04/2024 (4 days)
Live
301.3 kgs based on -4% Del. Adj.
Dressed
131.8 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
242 kgs to 346 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Group on 15/04/2024 Animals were handled
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
11 90.1 - 110.0 220 - 260 3% 0% 3%
13 110.1 - 130.0 260 - 300 3% 14% 17%
15 130.1 - 150.0 300 - 320 7% 35% 42%
15 130.1 - 150.0 320 - 360 3% 35% 38%
Totals 16% 84% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Cattle mustered and walked through yards lighter condition heifers all strong and fit to travel.
Breeds
Sire Dam
98 Head Angus Angus
40 Head Angus Droughtmaster/Angus
15 Head Angus Angus/Hereford
Ext. Breed
Buyers note Herd predominantly Angus with infusion of Droughtmaster and Ultrablack throughout the draft. Note 10 head woolly in the coat strong but lighter condition after summer period.
Horn Status
151 Polled 2 Scurred
Age
6 - 14 Months
Age Breakup: Draft of Blue tag 2023 Drop females marked mid to late 2023.
Age Brands: Nil
Weaning
Cattle weaned 04/12/2023
Cattle weaned as mustered late 2023 and placed into paddock over the summer period.
Hip Height
131 - 150 cm 50%
110 - 130 cm 50%
Quality Grades
Very Good 30%
Good 60%
Fair 5%
Plain 5%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 70%
Store 20%
Bck Store 10%
Muscle Score
C 50%
D 50%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 140 head
Slightly Stirry: 13 head
Crush
Quiet: 120 head
Slightly Stirry: 33 head
Paddock
Quiet: 153 head
Heifers have been well handled and paddocked . Heifers used to Race and pound draft and flowed through briskey to be weighed and assessed. In large yard able to easily walk through without rushing. Good station type weaners. Odd flighty type in draft . All stock easily drafted on foot.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes
Assessor Comments
153 EU never ever Angus BB and Ultrablack type Station bred heifers. 138 straight blacks, 15 Baldy types out of Baldy cows. The line of females has strong clean coats throughout. 100% weighed after week in yards and run through before assessment. 252kg- 360kg avg 314kg. Blue Tag 2023 females will be ideal pastoral females to put away as backgrounders. Drafted out 42 soft Droughtmaster Flatback types also offered same sale.
Assessor
Bruce Cameron (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0429 471 966
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
Chemical Residue
Nil
J-BAS Score
Beef Only 6
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
Numbers have exceeded requirements . Heifers are out of High grade pastoral Angus Cows by Angus Bulls will number by Ultrablack and Droughtmaster. Noted by clean smooth coat on number of heifers.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
Station runs 80% Angus breeding Cows and 20% high grade Droughtmaster cows. Purchase Angus Sires from Southern studs plus Ultrablack Bulls DR ex Qld.
Grazing Conditions
Far North West pastoral country solid dry seasonal conditions.
Returned to: Large cooler yard supplemented with good quality hay until trucking.
Vendor Comments
Numbers have built up since the dry years 2016-2017 now will have excess females moving forward.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Other Joining Details
No guarantee to joining but in the main heifers weaned and segregated from herd until recent muster.
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
Yes, last access to bulls/stags: 11/12/2023
Joining Access Details
Two bulls did get into heifer paddock briefly 2-3 days before summer before being removed.
Delivery Period
20/04/2024 to 24/04/2024 (5 days)
Delivery Point
The Twins station 430 km North Port Augusta SA
Lat: -29.804920930322858" S Long: 135.40130272500002" E
Agent Contact
Bruce Cameron
Mobile 0429 471 966
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Full trucking access B Double 4,5 and 6 Deck units .
Delivery Comments
Note Heifers have been held in yard for week at assessment early delivery appreciated .
Trading Terms
Elders Normal terms of trade 10 days from date of delivery to account holders , non account holders cash before delivery or approved nominated settling agent.
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
Stock not available to adjoining properties.
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 2 - NSW, VIC, SA & WA
No. 123623 · Fri, 19 April 2024, 9:30 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:30 AM · NT 9:00 AM · QLD 9:30 AM · SA 9:00 AM
Bruce Cameron Assessor & Delivery Agent
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