103 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 283 · WINTON, Western Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
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JG & DR NICHOLS - "BENDEMEER STATION", WINTON, QLD
Lot Id
3 G N
PIC Number(s)
QHWT0185
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
9:00am 25/04/2026
Time Assessed
11:00am 25/04/2026
Hours off Feed
2 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
25/04/2026
Live
291.3 kgs
Dressed
139.8 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 48%)
Weight Range
216 kgs to 413 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
02/05/2026 (5 days)
Live
276.8 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
139.8 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
205 kgs to 392 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 25/04/2026 Sampled: 103 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
11 90.1 - 110.0 188 - 229 6% 0% 6%
13 110.1 - 130.0 229 - 271 22% 7% 29%
15 130.1 - 150.0 271 - 313 13% 23% 36%
16 150.1 - 160.0 313 - 333 1% 12% 13%
18 160.1 - 180.0 334 - 375 5% 8% 13%
20 180.1 - 200.0 375 - 417 1% 2% 3%
Totals 48% 52% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
STEERS ARE IN STRONG STORE TO FRESH FORWARD STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING.
Breeds
Sire Dam
33 Head Brangus Brangus
26 Head Angus Angus Cross
14 Head Brangus Angus Cross
13 Head Brangus Brahman Cross
4 Head Brangus Charolais Cross
4 Head Brangus Droughtmaster/Brahman
4 Head Droughtmaster Brahman Cross
3 Head Brangus Droughtmaster Cross
1 Head Brangus Santa Cross
1 Head Droughtmaster Santa Gertrudis
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
67 Polled 34 Dehorned 2 Scurred
Age
7 - 14 Months
Age Breakup: ALL NO.5 WEANERS
Age Brands: NO. 5
Weaning
Cattle weaned 04/04/2026
WEANED OVER A 7 DAY PERIOD FROM 29/3 - 4/4. HELD IN YARDS & FED ON HAY ALSO TAILED OUT SEVERAL TIMES
Quality Grades
Excellent 15%
Very Good 60%
Good 20%
Fair 5%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 50%
Store 50%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 92 head
Slightly Stirry: 10 head
Stirry: 1 head
Crush
Quiet: 87 head
Slightly Stirry: 15 head
Stirry: 1 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
STEERS GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK AND DRAFT. SOME STEERS WERE AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED DURING DRAFTING, WEIGHING & ASSESSING ONCE LET GO INTO MOB MOST APPEARED SETTLED. HAVE BEEN YARD WEANED 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO ASSESSMENT AND LET GO INTO PADDOCK. DURING THE WEANING PROCESS THEY WERE TAILED OUT SEVERAL TIMES WITH HORSES AND BUGGYS. OVERALL THE TEMPERAMENT OF THIS LINE OF WEANERS IS GOOD. ***HAVE NOT BEEN RACE DRAFTED***
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , Horses , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A QUALITY LINE OF VENDOR BRED, PREDOMINANTLY ANGUS & BRANGUS CROSS WEANER STEERS IDEAL TO BACKGROUND FOR HEAVY FEEDER / EXPORT MARKETS. WEANERS MOSTLY PRESENT IN STRONG STORE TO FRESH FORWARD STORE CONDITION, ARE SHINY IN THE COAT AND SHOULD CONTINUE TO GO FORWARD GIVEN FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS. HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WEANED AND HANDLED ALLOWING PURCHASER TO PROCESS AND LET GO UPON ARRIVAL. 1 BRAND - HGP FREE WITH SOUND FEET AND VERY TIDY HEADS EITHER POLLED OR PROPERLY DEHORNED. 5 ANGUS STEERS SHOWING LONGER DRY COAT - NOT WOODY. 12 STEERS SLIGHT CREST (PIC 45-48 & VIDEOS) FROM HIGHER BOS INDICUS CONTENT. MOST STEERS HAVE FLY BITE SCARRING AROUND EYES. 81 BLACK, 12 BRINDLE, 4 BLACK/TAN, 3 SILVER, 1 RED, 1 CREAMY & 1 BLACK SPECKLE IN MOB. 10 STEERS WHITE MARKING UNDERLINE. 1 STEER SLIGHT ROMAN NOSE - NOT CONSIDERED DETRIMENTAL. ***NOTE: STEERS WERE SLIGHTLY MORE AGITATED AT ASSESSMENT THAN NORMALLY SEEN - POSSIBLY DUE TO HEAVY BUFFALO FLY PRESENCE - SEE PHOTOS***
Assessor
Scott Taylor (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
Chemical Residue
CLEAR - NO KNOWN ISSUES
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
STEERS ARE PREDOMINANTLY BY ANGUS & BRANGUS BULLS. USE PHOTOS & VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO BREED MAKE - UP AND QUALITY GRADE.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
HERD PREDOMINANTLY CONSISTS OF ANGUS CROSS, BRANGUS, CHAROLAIS CROSS, SANTA CROSS, DROUGHTMASTER / BRAHMAN CROSS & BRAHMAN CROSS COWS.
Grazing Conditions
OPEN MITCHELL GRASS DOWNS COUNTRY EXPERIENCING EXCELLENT SEASONAL CONDITIONS.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL STEER TURNOFF. WILL SIGN GRASSFED DECLARATION IF REQUIRED.
Delivery Period
02/05/2026 to 04/05/2026 (3 days)
Delivery Point
"BENDEMEER STATION" HOUSE YARDS SITUATED 95KM NORTH WEST OF WINTON.
WINTON QLD 4735
Lat: -22.3905542 / Lng: 143.0412041
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Scott Taylor
Mobile 0447 654 116
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
APPROX. 25KM DIRT ROAD TO ACCESS YARDS.
Delivery Comments
CATTLE WILL BE HELD IN FRESH HOLDING PADDOCK NEAR YARD WITH AMPLE FEED UNTIL DELIVERY.
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED GDL WINTON TERMS ARE STRICTLY CBD UNLESS DEBT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY A NOMINATED AGENCY OR AN APPROVED GDL ACCOUNT IS IN PLACE.
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
NIL
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 127833 · Fri, 01 May 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Scott Taylor Assessor & Delivery Agent
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