120 Backgrounder Heifers

Lot 433 · 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
Average Weight
At Assessment
11/07/2024
Live
335.1 kgs
Dressed
140.7 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 42%)
0 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
252 kgs to 370 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
25/07/2024 (13 days)
Live
322.0 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
142.4 kgs
Live weight gain 0.3 kgs/day
Weight Range
243 kgs to 355 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Group on 11/07/2024 Animals were not handled
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
11 90.1 - 110.0 220 - 260 0% 2% 2%
13 110.1 - 130.0 260 - 300 4% 4% 8%
15 130.1 - 150.0 300 - 320 8% 8% 16%
15 130.1 - 150.0 320 - 360 8% 45% 53%
16 150.1 - 160.0 360 - 400 0% 21% 21%
Totals 20% 80% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Cattle mustered and walked through yards lighter condition heifers all strong and fit to travel. Heifers put out into fresh paddock for 12 weeks have improved .
Breeds
Sire Dam
68 Head Angus Angus
37 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
118 Polled 2 Scurred
Age
12 - 18 Months
Age Breakup: Draft of Blue tag 2023 Drop females marked mid to late 2023.
Age Brands: Nil
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: 110 head
Slightly Stirry: 10 head
Crush
Quiet: 100 head
Slightly Stirry: 20 head
Paddock
Quiet: 110 head
Slightly Stirry: 10 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
120 EU, never ever, Angus/BB and Ultrablack type Station bred heifers. Paddock assessed,105 straight Blacks, 15 Baldy types out of Baldy cows. The line of females have strong clean coats throughout. Heifers to be drafted and weighed out of 153 head, initially yarded and weighed on 15th April when heifers weighed 252kg- 360kg. Cattle will be re- yarded, trucked 40 km and weighed on delivery 260-370 kg estimate to average 330-340kg full yard weight, less 5% . All Blue Tag 2023 females will be ideal pastoral females to put away as backgrounders or breeders. Buyers please note full yard assessment completed on 15th April no change to type and breed but given re paddocked 40 km north of main yards will re- weigh on delivery to suit weight specifications. Note all photo's and videos' completed on 15th April re used this assessment .
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 (Goolagong) with number by Ultrablack(Palgrove) and Droughtmaster, Santa (Walmona) Bulls. Noted by clean smooth coat on large 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 early dry feed conditions. Last 2-3 weeks good falls of rain cattle walked into Fresh paddock on the 20th April to be re mustered ex this paddock on 22nd July trucked to main yards and re weighed/drafted for delivery.
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. Note photo's and video's taken when stock last in yards April . Have been in fresh clean paddock since April heifers have continued to grow.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Other Joining Details
No guarantee given to joining but in the main heifers weaned and segregated from herd until recent muster in April. No bulls in paddock since April.
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
Yes, last access to bulls/stags: 15/04/2024
Joining Access Details
Two bulls did get into heifer paddock briefly 2-3 days before summer before being removed.
Delivery Period
25/07/2024 to 27/07/2024 (3 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 Doubles, 4,5 and 6 Deck units .
Delivery Comments
Vendor to Muster Monday 22nd July and truck to main station yards 40 km for weighing before delivery .
Weighing Instruct.
Weighed/drafted station yards ex mob of 153 head after mustering and yarding from outstation yards on Thursday 25th July. Weighed in yard on water and feed less 5% curfew.
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. Note cattle photo's and video's taken when cattle last in main station yards on the 15th April 2024.
Sale Types
c/kg Live
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 123573 · Fri, 19 July 2024, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Bruce Cameron Assessor & Delivery Agent
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