134 Backgrounder Steers

Lot 553 · BARALABA, Central Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Alex Dodson (Level 1 Accredited)
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COOLUM PASTORAL PTY LTD - ‘Coolum’ Coolum Rd, BARALABA, QLD
Lot Id
KM
PIC Number(s)
QGBM1154
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
29/07/2025
Live
292.8 kgs
Dressed
143.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 49%)
2 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
235 kgs to 360 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
04/08/2025 (5 days)
Live
278.6 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
143.7 kgs
Live weight gain 0.1 kgs/day
Weight Range
224 kgs to 342 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 29/07/2025 Sampled: 134 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
13 110.1 - 130.0 225 - 265 10% 1% 11%
15 130.1 - 150.0 266 - 306 61% 3% 64%
16 150.1 - 160.0 306 - 327 17% 0% 17%
18 160.1 - 180.0 327 - 367 8% 0% 8%
Totals 96% 4% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Steers present in strong, healthy store condition. These steers will handle a long distance travel providing animal welfare guidelines are adhered to.
Breeds
Sire Dam
108 Head Composite Composite
11 Head Charbray Composite
10 Head Brangus Composite
5 Head Composite Brahman Cross
Ext. Breed
Composite is a mixture of Senepol, Red Angus & Belmont Red
Horn Status
108 Polled 3 Horned 9 Dehorned 14 Scurred
Age
14 - 19 Months
Age Breakup: All branded #4's
Age Brands: # 4’s
Dentition
(134 Mouthed)
0T 134 head
Quality Grades
Good 30%
Fair 50%
Plain 20%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Muscle Score
C 40%
D 60%
Temperament
Yards
Docile: 30 head
Quiet: 100 head
Slightly Stirry: 4 head
Crush
Docile: 50 head
Quiet: 82 head
Slightly Stirry: 2 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Steers were good to handle throughout the assessment process. They were free flowing throughout the yards. 3% of the mob became unsettled when placed under severe pressure in the pound, crush and head bail. Once released back to the larger mob steers that were unsettled were unnoticeable.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , On foot , Vehicles
Notable Traits
Traits
2 Head Flybite
Assessor Comments
Opportunity awaits for the backgrounder with crop, with these 4 decks of Composite steers. All branded number 4's and mouthed MILK TOOTH these steers present in store condition with high compensatory weight gains to be had on a rising nutrition plane. These steers at assessment had a weight range of 235kg to 360kg and will have a delivery weight of 278kg. The steers marked down as having horn were noted that it was predominately regrowth. The vendor has pretreated these cattle with Vetmec Injectable to aid in adhering to Tick clearing protocols. MILK TOOTH, LOW BI CONTENT % steers that are ready to excel on good feed or crop.
Assessor
Alex Dodson (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0437 837 520
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
WHP/ESI
Cattle are within a Withholding Period or Export Slaughter Interval for: Vetmec Injectable as of 29/07/2025 for 42 days
Chemical Residue
Vetmec Injectable - WHP 42 days ESI - 42 days
Vendor Bred
No
Vendor has owned stock for 2-6 months
Stock History
Purchased off Auctions Plus Mid March 2025 ex ‘Thalanga Station’ Charters Towers . All one brand. LIFETIME TRACEABLE.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
Sired by Popplewell Genetics bulls
Grazing Conditions
Frosted, native & improved pastures. In a rotational grazing system
Returned same
Vendor Comments
A line of steers that we purchased early in the year as lightweight weaners. Steers have done extremely well and present an excellent opportunity for the backgrounder as all frame and no condition.
Delivery Period
04/08/2025 to 07/08/2025 (4 days)
Delivery Point
On trucks, on Ramp ‘Coolum’
Lat: -24.181944" S Long: 149.813056" E
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor does not warrant that the cattle will be clear of ticks at Delivery. Purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with clearing cattle into clean country (if required)
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $0.00/head
Agent Contact
Alex Dodson
Mobile 0437 837 520
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Road train access. Side load only. Dry weather only
Delivery Comments
Coolum is located approx 6km from the Township of Baralaba and 65km from the nearest Tick Clearing facility at Moura.
Trading Terms
Hourn & Bishop Qld Trading Terms - Seven (7) days to approved purchasers or cash before delivery
Movement Restrict.
Cattle located in Tick Infested Area - cattle have been pretreated with VETMEC INJECTABLE at assessment to assist with tick clearing protocols. Tick clearing will be the responsibiltiy of the purchaser. [Please note: It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy all state compliances in regard to the movement of this lot.]
Sale Types
$/Head
NLIS Note
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 126555 · Fri, 01 August 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Alex Dodson Assessor & Delivery Agent
HOURN & BISHOP QLD PTY LTD
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