126 Weaned Heifers

Lot 433 · WINTON, Western Queensland
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Weight
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chat Assessor Comments
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
A/c
J.F & S.J SMITH - "COTSWOLD HILLS", WINTON, QLD
Lot Id
S J B + SEVERAL OTHER FAMILY BRANDS
PIC Number(s)
QAWT0203
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
24/08/2025
Live
235.2 kgs
Dressed
112.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 48%)
10 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
161 kgs to 332 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
29/08/2025 (4 days)
Live
230.5 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
110.6 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
158 kgs to 325 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 24/08/2025 Sampled: 126 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 L 2 H Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-4 5-6
09 70.1 - 90.0 146 - 188 6% 2% 0% 8%
11 90.1 - 110.0 188 - 229 27% 14% 0% 41%
13 110.1 - 130.0 229 - 271 10% 20% 1% 31%
15 130.1 - 150.0 271 - 313 6% 11% 1% 18%
16 150.1 - 160.0 313 - 333 0% 2% 0% 2%
Totals 49% 49% 2% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
HEIFER PRESENT IN STRONG STORE TO FORWARD STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING.
Breeds
Sire Dam
52 Head Charolais Charolais Cross
15 Head Charolais Droughtmaster Cross
11 Head Charolais Angus Cross
9 Head Charolais Charbray
9 Head Charolais Brangus
7 Head Simmental Charolais Cross
7 Head Composite Composite
6 Head Charolais Santa Cross
5 Head Charolais Droughtmaster/Brahman
5 Head Charolais Brahman Cross
Ext. Breed
NOTE: Composite / Composite - 7 heifers consisting of 2 Charolais/Santa Hereford cross, 2 Santa/Santa cross, 1 Santa/Shorthorn cross & 2 Santa/ Santa Hereford cross. Use photos / videos as guide to breed description
Horn Status
79 Polled 1 Horned 44 Dehorned 2 Scurred
Age
6 - 14 Months
Age Breakup: 2 X NO. 4 WEANERS / 124 X NO. 5 WEANERS. NOTE: SOME PURCHASED WEANERS OFF COWS ARE CROSSBRANDED. SOME YEAR BRANDS DIFFICULT TO READ.
Age Brands: NO. 4 / NO.5
Weaning
Cattle weaned 20/08/2025
31 HEIFERS WEANED APRIL '25 WITH BALANCE WEANED OVER A SEVERAL DAY PERIOD FROM 17/8 - 20/8
Quality Grades
Very Good 55%
Good 44%
Fair 1%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 30%
Store 70%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 118 head
Slightly Stirry: 7 head
Stirry: 1 head
Crush
Quiet: 114 head
Slightly Stirry: 11 head
Stirry: 1 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
HEIFER VERY GOOD TO WORK THROUGH YARDS AND DRAFT. ODD HEIFER DID GET SLIGHTLY AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED DURING WEIGHING & ASSESSING, ONCE LET GO INTO MOB APPEARED SETTLED AGAIN. HAVE BEEN HANDLED WITH MINIMAL STAFF AND POSE NO PROBLEMS. THE MAJORITY OF HEIFERS HAVE ONLY BEEN WEANED FOR SEVERAL DAYS PRIOR TO ASSESSMENT AND HAVE SETTLED DOWN WELL AND ADAPTED TO FEEDING ON HAY. OVERALL TO TEMPERAMENT OF THE COTSWOLD HERD AND THIS LINE OF WEANERS IS VERY GOOD.
Handled With
Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A QUALITY 3 DECK LINE OF PREDOMINANTLY CHAROLAIS & CHAROLAIS CROSS WEANER HEIFERS IDEAL TO BACKGROUND FOR FEEDER MARKETS OR RETAIN A DRAFT FOR FUTURE BREEDING PURPOSES. HEIFERS ARE MOSTLY SOFTER TYPES THAT EXHIBIT GOOD BONE, LENGTH & SHAPE. HGP FREE WITH SOUND FEET AND TIDY HEADS - EITHER POLLED OR DEHORNED, ANY HORN GROWTH OBSERVED IS MINIMAL. HEIFERS PRESENT IN STRONG STORE TO FORWARD STORE CONDITION, WITH A SOUND TEMPERAMENT, SHOULD POWER AHEAD GIVEN FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS. A SMALL % ARE OFF PURCHASED COW/CALF UNITS WHICH HAVE BEEN CROSSBRANDED. 4 FAMILY BRANDS / EARMARKS INCLUDED. SEVERAL HEIFERS WITH RINGWORM SCARRING NECK + ODD HEIFER WITH WEEPING EYES FROM DUST IN YARDS. 58 CREAMY/WHITE, 37 RED, 20 BLACK, 6 SILVER, 3 BRINDLE &1 ROAN IN MOB. 16 WHITE MARKINGS ON HEAD. 2 HEIFERS SLIGHT ENLARGED NAVEL (54) NOT CONSIDERED DETRIMENTAL - TO BE FACTORED INTO BIDDING. ODD HEIFER SHOWING SIGNS OF LICE - STILL CLEANING UP IN COAT. ***VENDOR HAS 6 DECKS WEANER STEERS SAME SALE.***
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
No
Vendor has owned stock for 6-12 months
Stock History
COTSWOLD HERD MOSTLY CONSISTS OF SANTA, CHAROLAIS, DROUGHTMASTER, CHARBRAY, DROUGHTMASTER/BRAHMAN CROSS & BRAHMAN CROSS COWS. VENDOR BRED WEANERS ARE PREDOMINANTLY BY QUALITY GLENLEA, BETTAFIELD & RANGAN CHAROLAIS - ***MOSTLY RED FACTOR BULLS***
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
SMALL % OFF PURCHASED COW/CALF UNITS WITH BLOODLINES UNKNOWN, BALANCE VENDOR BRED. USE PHOTOS / VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO QUALITY GRADE & BREED MAKE UP.
Grazing Conditions
MITCHELL GRASS DOWNS COUNTRY WITH CHANNELS THROUGH PADDOCK GOOD SEASONAL CONDITIONS.
Returned to: TO BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY LOCALLY GROWN FLINDERS / MITCHELL GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY. WILL ALSO BE TAILED OUT SEVERAL TIMES.
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF OF WEANERS.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
Yes, last access to bulls/stags: 20/08/2025
Joining Access Details
OLDER WEANED (APRIL '25) HEIFERS HAVE HAD NO ACCESS TO BULLS SINCE WEANING. YOUNGER HEIFERS HAVE BEEN RUNNING IN A CONTINUOUSLY JOINED HERD.
Delivery Period
29/08/2025 to 01/09/2025 (4 days)
Delivery Point
"COTSWOLD HILLS" HOUSE YARDS, SITUATED 50KM SOUTH OF WINTON OFF JUNDAH ROAD.
Lat: -22.3905542" S Long: 143.0412041" 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. 5KM DIRT ROAD TO YARDS OFF JUNDAH ROAD.
Delivery Comments
WEANERS WILL BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY LOCALLY GROWN FLINDERS / MITCHELL GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY.
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED GDL WINTON 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
NIL
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 126557 · Fri, 29 August 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Scott Taylor Assessor & Delivery Agent
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