105 Backgrounder Steers

Lot 322 · WINTON, Western Queensland
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Age
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Weight
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chat Assessor Comments
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
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FC MCKERROW PTY LTD - " WEONA ", WINTON, QLD
Lot Id
L B 5
PIC Number(s)
QEWT0139
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
07/10/2025
Live
296.0 kgs
Dressed
139.1 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
12 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
201 kgs to 437 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
10/10/2025 (2 days)
Live
284.2 kgs based on -4% Del. Adj.
Dressed
139.1 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
193 kgs to 420 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 07/10/2025 Sampled: 105 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
11 90.1 - 110.0 192 - 234 21% 0% 21%
13 110.1 - 130.0 234 - 277 22% 1% 23%
15 130.1 - 150.0 277 - 319 16% 4% 20%
16 150.1 - 160.0 319 - 340 7% 1% 8%
18 160.1 - 180.0 341 - 383 6% 10% 16%
20 180.1 - 200.0 383 - 426 0% 8% 8%
22 200.1 - 220.0 426 - 468 0% 4% 4%
Totals 72% 28% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
STEERS PRESENT IN STORE TO STRONG STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING. WOULD SUGGEST SPELLING AFTER 900KM.
Breeds
Sire Dam
44 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
15 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais Cross
10 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster Cross
7 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster/Santa
6 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa/Brahman
6 Head Simbrah Santa Cross
6 Head Brahman Composite
5 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster/Brahman
4 Head Santa Gertrudis Brahman Cross
2 Head Santa Gertrudis Angus Cross
Ext. Breed
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Horn Status
45 Polled 22 Horned 33 Dehorned 5 Scurred
Age
8 - 16 Months
Age Breakup: 20 X NO. 4'S & 85 X NO. 5'S
Age Brands: NO. 4 / NO.5
Dentition
(10 Mouthed)
0T 10 head
Weaning
Cattle weaned 24/04/2025
NO.5 STEERS WEANED MID APRIL '25
Quality Grades
Very Good 25%
Good 60%
Fair 15%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 95 head
Slightly Stirry: 8 head
Stirry: 2 head
Crush
Quiet: 89 head
Slightly Stirry: 13 head
Stirry: 3 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
STEERS GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK AND YARDS. SOME STEERS DID GET SLIGHTLY AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED WHILST BEING WEIGHED AND ASSESSED, ONCE LET GO INTO MOB APPEARED SETTLED. OVERALL THE TEMPERAMENT OF THESE STEERS AND THE WEONA HERD IN GENERAL IS GOOD. ***HAVE NOT BEEN RACE DRAFTED***
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Vehicles
Notable Traits
Traits
1 Head VERY MILD OLD PINK EYE SCARRING (1 EYE)
Assessor Comments
A QUALITY 3 DECK LINE OF 1 BRAND VENDOR BRED, HGP FREE BACKGROUNDER STEERS - PREDOMINANTLY CONSISTING OF SANTA, SANTA X, CHAROLAIS X AND DROUGHTMASTER X TYPES.THEY MOSTLY PRESENT IN STRONG STORE CONDITION, WOULD BE IDEAL TO PUT AWAY AND GROW OUT FOR FEEDLOT MARKETS. 10 STEERS 400KG + (FULL) AT ASSESSMENT - ALL MILK TOOTH. HAVE BEEN BRED ON LIGHTER BREEDER TYPE COUNTRY SOUTH OF WINTON, WILL DEFINITELY STACK ON THE WEIGHT GIVEN FAVOURABLE SEASONAL CONDITIONS. HORN GROWTH OBSERVED IS MOSTLY YOUNG & MINIMAL - 2 STEERS 5" HORN. 71 RED OR TAN, 17 CREAMY/WHITE, 10 BRINDLE, 3 BLACK/TAN, 2 BLACK & 2 GREY IN MOB. 7 STEERS WHITE MARKINGS HEAD / BODY. ODD STEER DRIER IN COAT (NOT WOODY) OR SHOWING SIGNS OF LICE (40-45) - WOULD BENEFIT FROM AN ANIMAL HEALTH TREATMENT. 5 STEERS SLIGHT CREST (46/47) & 1 MODERATE CREST FROM HIGHER BOS INDICUS CONTENT. 1 STEER SHOWING STRONGER MALE CHARACTERISTICS (NOT STAG) (48) - TO BE FACTORED INTO BIDDING. ODD STEER WEEPING EYES FROM DUST IN YARDS.
Assessor
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0447 654 116
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
"WEONA" HERD MOSTLY CONSISTS OF SANTA CROSS, CHAROLAIS CROSS, DROUGHTMASTER CROSS, DROUGHTMASTER / BRAHMAN CROSS, COMPOSITE & LOW CONTENT BRAHMAN CROSS COWS. COMPOSITE COWS WERE PURCHASED AS PTIC - CALF BLOODLINES UNKNOWN.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
STEERS PREDOMINANTLY BY ROSEVALE, EIDSVOLD, GYRANDA & STRATHMORE SANTA STUDS. USE PHOTOS / VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO BREED DESCRIPTION AND QUALITY GRADE.
Grazing Conditions
MITCHELL / FLINDERS GRASS DOWNS COUNTRY WITH MULGA CREEK FLATS EXPERIENCING ABOVE AVERAGE SEASONAL CONDITIONS.
Returned to: STEERS WILL BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY RHODES GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY.
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF OF STEERS. VENDOR WILL SIGN ANY GRASS FED DECLARATIONS IF BUYER REQUIRES.
Delivery Period
10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025 (4 days)
Delivery Point
"WEONA" HOUSE YARDS, SITUATED 90KM SOUTH OF WINTON VIA OPALTON ROAD. *NOTE: CATTLE ARE TICK FREE*.
Lat: -22.3913" S Long: 143.0381" E
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
B DOUBLE / ROAD TRAIN ACCESS. APPROX. 75 KM DIRT ROAD TO ACCESS YARDS.
Delivery Comments
CATTLE WILL BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY RHODES GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY.
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED GDL 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
*NOT TO BE SOLD TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES OF "WEONA" & "BAREEDA" OR LANDHOLDERS WITH PROPERTIES NEIGHBOURING "WEONA" OR "BAREEDA"*
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 126663 · Fri, 10 October 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Scott Taylor Assessor & Delivery Agent
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