121 Backgrounder Steers

Lot 643 · PORT AUGUSTA, Mid & Upper North S.A.
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Age
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Weight
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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
Verification(s)
Greenham NEVER EVER – This vendor's PIC has been recognised as participating with the Greenham NEVER EVER accreditation program
Average Weight
At Assessment
16/07/2025
Live
257.0 kgs
Dressed
97.7 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 38%)
0 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
205 kgs to 328 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
19/07/2025 (2 days)
Live
244.1 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
97.7 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
195 kgs to 312 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Group on 16/07/2025 Animals were handled
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2
09 70.1 - 90.0 180 - 220 13% 13%
11 90.1 - 110.0 220 - 260 38% 38%
11 90.1 - 110.0 260 - 300 41% 41%
13 110.1 - 130.0 300 - 320 6% 6%
13 110.1 - 130.0 320 - 360 2% 2%
Totals 100% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
All steers Mustered and trucked 70 km into main yard for assessment all walked through yards well strong and healthy.
Breeds
Sire Dam
100 Head Angus Angus Cross
21 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster/Santa
Ext. Breed
Buyers note Herd predominantly Angus with infusion of Droughtmaster and Ultrablack throughout the draft. Note 10 head very woolly in the coat and plainer pinny types strong but lighter condition after summer period. 2 head blue dot eyes
Horn Status
118 Polled 3 Scurred
Age
10 - 14 Months
Age Breakup: Predominantly Blue /Balck tag born early late 24. Brand mark Financial year. Mouthed over 300kg small number cutting 2 teeth approx 15 head .
Age Brands: Nil
Weaning
Cattle weaned 01/11/2024
All stock weaned into Northern paddocks Nov/Dec 24 if not earlier. Not some steers marked late 2024
Quality Grades
Good 70%
Fair 15%
Plain 15%
Store Condition
Store 80%
Bck Store 20%
Muscle Score
D 80%
E 20%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 90 head
Slightly Stirry: 31 head
Crush
Quiet: 90 head
Slightly Stirry: 31 head
Paddock
Quiet: 90 head
Slightly Stirry: 31 head
Stock worked around yard for drafting and assessment . One man in back yard able to easily pushed up into crush and race area. When mouthed and pushed into crush area percentage agitated. Good pastoral cattle to work in large open type yards.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes
Assessor Comments
121 EU, never ever, Angus/BB/Droughtmaster x and Ultrablack type Station bred steers.Blue/Black tag steers in light plain store condition. Will only move forward given fresh country. Individually weighed 100% steers from 205-3337kg avg 258 kg yard full weight after muster and trucking. Have used group assessment,as cattle to be weighed early Thursday am to weigh range.. Note a number of steers marked late 24 and may be a little stronger in head but will soften up. Please view video and photo's for for breakup as assessment completed earlier than full draft completed. Vendor will offer further 4 decks of Brothers same sale . Buyers Note Vendor request Trucks be pre organised for weekend delivery given limited Hay stocks. Buying cents per kg based on yard weights less 5% . This lot not mouthed but will be similar to other lot on offer 85% Milk teeth and 15 % 2 or cutting 2 teeth. Steers emerging from a tough season
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
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
Steers are out of High grade pastoral Angus Cows by Angus Bulls (Goolagong) with number by Ultrablack(Palgrove) and Droughtmaster, Santa (Walmona) Bulls.
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 dry feed conditions. Light to minimum rain since Nov 24.
Returned to: Large cooler yard supplemented with hay until trucking.
Vendor Comments
Would normally retained through to heavier feeder weights season not permitting.
Delivery Period
19/07/2025 to 20/07/2025 (2 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
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Full trucking access B Doubles, 4,5 and 6 Deck units .
Delivery Comments
Early weekend delivery required given limit hay stocks.
Weighing Instruct.
Weights as weighed in main yards after Mustering Monday , Trucking 70km Tuesday , weighed yards Wed late pm and early am Thursday less 5% .
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.
Sale Types
c/kg Live
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 126414 · Fri, 18 July 2025, 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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