128 Backgrounder Heifers
Lot 105 · LONGREACH, Western Queensland
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Tim Salter (Level 1 Accredited)
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SAUNDERS PASTORAL CO
Address where stock are located
BARATRIA, LONGREACH, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QILR0012
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
4:00pm 26/10/2026
Time Assessed
8:00am 27/10/2026
Hours off Feed
16 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
27/10/2026
Live
205.4 kgs
Dressed
96.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
Weight Range
127 kgs to 308 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
02/11/2026 (4 days)
Live
199.2 kgs based on -3% Del. Adj.
Dressed
96.5 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
123 kgs to 299 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 27/10/2026 Sampled: 128 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2
07 0.0 - 70.0 0 - 149 5% 5%
09 70.1 - 90.0 149 - 191 35% 35%
11 90.1 - 110.0 192 - 234 40% 40%
13 110.1 - 130.0 234 - 277 12% 12%
15 130.1 - 150.0 277 - 319 8% 8%
Totals 100% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Strong store to forward store condition. A small number present rougher in the coat and 15% light store / backward store condition however the majority are clean coated and tending to clean up in the coat.
Breeds
Sire Dam
128 Head Brangus Brahman Cross
Ext. Breed
The majority are jet black - approx 18% are smokey black/black to off black.
Horn Status
66 Polled 59 Dehorned 3 Scurred
Age
7 - 20 Months
Age Breakup: Approx 20% March/April 2025 drop - #5's & 80% February/March 2026 drop #6
Age Brands: #5 & 6
Weaning
Cattle Weaned: 25/09/2025
The #5's weaned Sept 2025 & #6's weaned July 2026
Quality Grades
Very Good 50%
Good 35%
Fair 15%
Store Condition
Store 85%
Bck Store 15%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 116 head
Slightly Stirry: 12 head
Crush
Quiet: 111 head
Slightly Stirry: 14 head
Stirry: 3 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
The cattle move freely in the yards, race and crush - requiring normal blocking and handling when moving between the race and yards. The odd heifer will fuss if isolated or cornered.
Handled With
Bikes
Assessor Comments
Vendor bred HGP free Brangus cross and Brah cross heifers ideal turnout cattle to background to take through to a feeder weight or grown out to class and join to a bull of choice. Good lightweight heifers with significant scope to tuck away grow out, clean and tidy heads.
Assessor
Tim Salter (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0429 649 693
Parallel Assessed By : Gabriel Christie
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
Stock History
Bred from a large herd of Brahman & Brahman cross cows on the vendors northern properties, weaned to Baratria.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
Very good quality lightly shaded Mitchell grass downs, Flinders with herbages and grasses from very good season - recent light showers creating a fresh pick.
Returned to: Fresh holding paddocks close to the house yards.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
Delivery Period
02/11/2026 to 06/11/2026 (5 days)
Delivery Point
Baratria station house yards 113km from Longreach - 75 km from Winton plus 28km to the yards.
LONGREACH QLD 4730
Lat: -23.4403125 / Lng: 144.2506199
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Tim Salter
Mobile 0429 649 693
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Delivery Comments
Buyers are to allow sufficient additional shrink expected relative to distance travelled in their bid price.
Trading Terms
Intending buyers be advised Elders Terms Of Trade are strictly CBD unless the debt can be accepted by an 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.]
Special Conditions
Not to be purchased by any neighbors with adjoining properties to any of the Vendors properties.
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 128749 · Fri, 30 October 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Tim Salter Assessor & Delivery Agent
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