10 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 837 · COWRA, Central Western NSW
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chat Assessor Comments
Damien Stephenson (Level 1 Accredited)
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MR AND CL AITKEN - CASSES, COWRA, NSW
PIC Number(s)
NE242594
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
8:00am 06/08/2026
Time Assessed
10:00am 06/08/2026
Hours off Feed
2 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
06/08/2026
Live
375.4 kgs
Dressed
199.0 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 53%)
Weight Range
348 kgs to 396 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
15/08/2026 (7 days)
Live
356.6 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
199.0 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
331 kgs to 376 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 06/08/2026 Sampled: 10 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
3 L 3 H Totals
Dressed Live 7-9 10-12
20 180.1 - 200.0 340 - 377 30% 10% 40%
22 200.1 - 220.0 378 - 415 10% 50% 60%
Totals 40% 60% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
10 Head Shorthorn Shorthorn
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
10 Polled
Age
12 - 13 Months
Age Breakup: JULY / AUGUST 2025 DROP
Quality Grades
Very Good 100%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 100%
Muscle Score
C 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 10 head
Crush
Quiet: 10 head
Paddock
Quiet: 10 head
WELL BRED STEERS THAT ARE HANDLED IN A LOW STRESS ENVIRONMENT. EASY TO WORK THROUGH THE YARDS AND CRUSH.
Handled With
Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A SMALL LOT OF WELL BRED SHORTHORN STEERS FROM THE AITKEN FAMILY AT COWRA. OVER FIFTY YEARS OF BREEDING BEHIND THESE BOYS WHICH HAVE BEEN BRED OUT OF LARGE FRAMED QUIET MALTON BLOOD BREEDERS. PRESENTING IN FORWARD STORE - FORWARD CONDITION AND ARE ON A RISING PLANE OF CONDITION ON THE BACK OF EXCELLENT SEASONAL CONDITIONS IN THE AREA. A PLEASURE TO HANDLE DURING ASSESSMENT. SPORTING A WINTER COAT BUT ARE FRESH AND ON THE DO WITH GOOD COVER OVER THE RUMP, TAIL, BRISKET AND STARTING TO FILL IN THE LOIN. THESE STEERS ARE NOTED PERFORMERS IN FEEDLOT TRIALS WITH TEYS WITH EXCELLENT FEEDBACK ON WEIGHT GAIN AND CARCASE FEEDBACK. GOOD STEERS TO IMPROVE TO HEAVIER WEIGHTS ON GRASS OR GRAIN TO HIT THE DOMESTIC OR EXPORT MARKETS WITH EASE. PLEASE NOTE A FURTHER 20 STEERS OF THE SAME BREEDING JUST DOWN THE ROAD TO MAKE UP A LINE OF 30 HEAD OF QUALITY SHORTHORN STEERS.
Assessor
Damien Stephenson (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 - 30/01/2026 - PARAMECTIN
Vaccinated - 30/01/2026 - 7 IN 1 + PESTIGUARD - First Dose
Vaccinated - 13/03/2026 - 7 IN 1 + PESTIGUARD - Second Dose
Vaccinated - 31/07/2026 - BOVILLUS - First Dose
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
MALTON BLOOD
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
RUNNING ON AN OAT CROP
Returned same
Delivery Period
15/08/2026 to 21/08/2026 (7 days)
Delivery Point
PROPERTY LOCATED 35KM WEST OF COWRA
COWRA NSW 2794
Lat: -33.8346839 / Lng: 148.6911799
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Damien Stephenson
Mobile 0409 426 601
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Delivery Comments
24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED BUT STOCK ARE LOCATED CLOSE TO THE YARDS FOR A QUICK LOADING
Trading Terms
7 DAY SETTLEMENT TERMS T.A.P. SETTLING ACCOUNT THROUGH AN APPROVED ALPA AGENCY. PRIVATE PURCHASERS ARE REQUIRED TO EFT INVOICED FUNDS PRIOR TO LOADING.
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
$/Head
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No. 128738 · Fri, 14 August 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Damien Stephenson Assessor & Delivery Agent
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