124 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 748 · ARMIDALE, Northern T'Land NSW
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chat Assessor Comments
Mark Atkin (Level 2 Accredited)
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WARDS MISTAKE PASTORAL CO - Wards Mistake Station Wards Mistake Road Wards Mistake, ARMIDALE, NSW
PIC Number(s)
NC251681
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
1:00pm 27/02/2026
Time Assessed
3:00pm 27/02/2026
Hours off Feed
2 hours

Average Weight
At Assessment
27/02/2026
Live
330.3 kgs
Dressed
148.6 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 45%)
Weight Range
300 kgs to 387 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
09/03/2026 (8 days)
Live
313.8 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
148.6 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
285 kgs to 368 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 27/02/2026 Sampled: 124 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 Totals
Dressed Live 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 289 - 333 59% 59%
16 150.1 - 160.0 334 - 356 31% 31%
18 160.1 - 180.0 356 - 400 10% 10%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
124 Head Angus Angus
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
124 Polled
Age
16 - 18 Months
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 115 head
Slightly Stirry: 9 head
Crush
Quiet: 115 head
Slightly Stirry: 9 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
Wards Mistake Station has been breeding Angus cattle for many years and have always selected bulls from quality studs such as "Glenavon" "Bald Blair" and "Eastern Plains". Please note vendor has another lot of steers in sale.
Assessor
Mark Atkin (Level 2 Accredited) Phone: 0455 310 657
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
Vendor Bred
Yes
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
Bred from Wards Mistake Angus cows by Glenavon, Bald Blair and Eastern Plains bulls.
Grazing Conditions
Improved pasture
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Annual reduction making room to run heifers.
Delivery Period
09/03/2026 to 13/03/2026 (5 days)
Delivery Point
39 km North East of Guyra
Lat: -30.123016626132863" S Long: 151.97780707070314" E
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Mark Atkin
Mobile 0455 310 657
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
B - Double
Delivery Comments
24 hours notice
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
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 127052 · Fri, 06 March 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Mark Atkin Assessor & Delivery Agent
ELDERS ARMIDALE
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