116 Backgrounder Steers

Lot 280 · MUTTABURRA, Western Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Tom Cameron (Level 1 Accredited)
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THORNVILLE GRAZING COMPANY & DELAHUNTY GRAZING - “GUE”, MUTTABURRA, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QBFD0050
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
10/11/2025
Live
329.8 kgs
Dressed
169.8 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 51.5%)
3 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
268 kgs to 426 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
16/11/2025 (5 days)
Live
319.9 kgs based on -3% Del. Adj.
Dressed
169.8 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
260 kgs to 413 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 10/11/2025 Sampled: 116 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 Totals
Dressed Live 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 253 - 291 4% 4%
16 150.1 - 160.0 291 - 311 15% 15%
18 160.1 - 180.0 311 - 350 62% 62%
20 180.1 - 200.0 350 - 388 18% 18%
22 200.1 - 220.0 389 - 427 1% 1%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
94 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster
12 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster
7 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster Cross
3 Head Droughtmaster Brahman/Droughtmaster
Ext. Breed
Steer colours are good softer dark reds through to typical D/M creamy and lighter red colours.
Horn Status
112 Polled 3 Dehorned 1 Scurred
Age
6 - 10 Months
Age Breakup: Jan - May 2025 drop
Age Brands: #5
Weaning
Cattle weaned 04/11/2025
Weaning commenced on Sunday 2/11/25 & finished on Wednesday 4/11/25. Steers have been handled daily
Quality Grades
Excellent 30%
Very Good 60%
Good 10%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 110 head
Slightly Stirry: 6 head
Crush
Quiet: 100 head
Slightly Stirry: 16 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Steers handled well throughout the yards & would move off pressure easily. 16 steers got fidgety & agitated when confined in race or weigh box however settled quickly once released back into the mob.
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs , On foot , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
OFFERING 116 VERY GOOD QUALITY DROUGHTMASTER & DROUGHTMASTER CROSS STEERS. STEERS RANGE FROM 268KG TO 426KG TO AVERAGE 329.75KG FULL. ONLY 1 STEER UNDER 280KG & 1 STEER OVER 400KG. STEERS PRESENT REALLY WELL WITH GOOD TIDY HEADS, GOOD LENGTH & STAND ON GOOD BONE. 12 STEERS SHOWING MORE SANTA INFLUENCE & 3 STEERS SHOWING SLIGHTLY MORE CREST. STEERS WILL CONTINUE TO BE HANDLED & TAILED DAILY UNTIL DELIVERY. STEERS ARE IDEAL TO TAKE ONTO HEAVY FEEDERS OR BULLOCKS.
Assessor
Tom Cameron (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0497 113 886
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: Baymec Pour On as of 05/11/2025 for 42 days
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
The Thornville herd of cows are known for quality, good temperament & frame comprising approx. 90% D/Master & D/M x & 10% Santa x, Char x & D/Master-Brahman x
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
Only Rondel Droughtmaster Poll or Scurr bulls have been purchased in the last 8 years. 2 older Santa bulls are still on the place
Grazing Conditions
Good stands of dried off Mitchell grass & other native grasses
Returned to: Weaners will remain on good quality hay & tailed out throughout the day until delivery.
Delivery Period
16/11/2025 to 18/11/2025 (3 days)
Delivery Point
“Gue Station” Approx 77 km North of Muttaburra on the Hughenden/Muttaburra road.
Lat: -22.5934001" S Long: 144.54797129999997" E
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $8.00/head
Agent Contact
Tim Salter
Mobile 0429 649 693
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Good road train access weather permitting.
Delivery Comments
Full NVD purchaser consignment detail, transport, curfew & loading instructions to be supplied in writing following the sale please.
Trading Terms
Intending buyers be advised Elders terms are strictly CBD unless debt can be accepted by a nominated agency or an approved Elders 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.]
Sale Types
$/Head
NLIS Note
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 127014 · Fri, 14 November 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Tim Salter Delivery Agent
Tom Cameron Assessor
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