144 Backgrounder Heifers

Lot 102 · JULIA CREEK, North Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Luke Westaway (Level 1 Accredited)
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KILTERRY GRAZING - House Yards "KILTERRY" STATION, 90km NE of Julia Creek., JULIA CREEK, QLD
Lot Id
N Diamond N
PIC Number(s)
QEMK0085
Accreditation(s)
LPA , Vendor request that heifers are not purchased by buyers within the McKinlay/Richmond Shire.
Average Weight
At Assessment
23/05/2025
Live
237.0 kgs
Dressed
113.8 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 48%)
12 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
200 kgs to 269 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
02/06/2025 (9 days)
Live
250.9 kgs based on 2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
118.1 kgs
Live weight gain 1 kgs/day
Weight Range
213 kgs to 284 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 23/05/2025 Sampled: 144 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
11 90.1 - 110.0 188 - 229 23% 0% 23%
13 110.1 - 130.0 229 - 271 26% 40% 66%
15 130.1 - 150.0 271 - 313 5% 6% 11%
Totals 54% 46% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Heifers are fit to travel up to 800 km from Kilterry in one lift. A 12 hour spell is recommended at 800 km. Best transport practices encouraged. Heifers were strong in yards at assessment. Heifers are on a rising plane of nutrition and show good energy levels .
Breeds
Sire Dam
130 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Gertrudis
6 Head Brahman Santa Gertrudis
4 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
4 Head Charbray Santa Gertrudis
Ext. Breed
By Quality Santa bulls over Santa Gertudis cows.
Horn Status
51 Polled 10 Horned 1 Tipped 80 Dehorned 2 Scurred
Age
12 - 18 Months
Age Breakup: number 4
Age Brands: 2024
Dentition
(5 Mouthed)
0T 5 head
Weaning
Cattle weaned 01/09/2024
Held in yards on hay and tailed out for a short time before motorbike and yard handled.
Hip Height
131 - 150 cm 40%
110 - 130 cm 55%
< 110 cm 5%
Quality Grades
Very Good 17%
Good 60%
Fair 23%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Muscle Score
C 70%
D 30%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 121 head
Slightly Stirry: 20 head
Stirry: 3 head
Crush
Quiet: 112 head
Slightly Stirry: 27 head
Stirry: 5 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Generally good temperament. Majority quiet & good to handle both in and out of yards. Exposed to helicopter/Plane but mainly mustered with motorbikes. All settle down after being handled in the yards. These heifers are generally quiet and a pleasure to handle using appropriate handling techniques.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
** FATTENERS & BREEDER RESTOCKERS*** Take note of this soft line of 100% Santa & Santa Cross line of HEIFERS. NO HGP. Majority displaying generally good confirmation and Frame to fatten. The majority of the temperament in these HEIFERS is good. Heifers work through yards & overhead draft well. All have been broken in as weaners. Sired by high quality Eidsvold Station, Gyranda, Kilterry & BV Santa Gertrudis Bulls, out of majority Santa cows, Mainly store condition. Mostly they are a line of breeder quality heifers. This is a 4 deck lot with another 4 decks available this sale. Mob is 90% reds and honeys with 10% grey or brindle. These heifers offer marketing diversity with options to continue to background, fatten or breed.
Assessor
Luke Westaway (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0413 408 953
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
Eligibilities
Russian Eligible
J-BAS Score
6
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
100% Vendor bred cattle with a percentage moved within vendor northern breeder properties.
Lifetime Traceable
Lifetime traceable NLIS tag may not be in tact for 100% of tags due to some inter property transfer issues.
Bloodlines
Santa Sires over Santa, Droughtmaster X, Brahman X & Santa X cows. Sires by Yarrawonga, Gyranda and Brisbane Valley multi sired Bulls and studs.
Grazing Conditions
Excellent body of fresh green Mitchell, Flinders & Buffel grass on heavy black soil downs. Abundant summer herbages available.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Heifers are from Santa base commercial herd that has a % of brahman & Droughtmaster X Cows mixed throughout. All handled & broken in as weaners.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated 100% Pregnancy Tested Not Detectable
Other Joining Details
Bulls not expected to have conceived due to size, if an unkown bull has been exposed.
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
Delivery Period
02/06/2025 to 06/06/2025 (5 days)
Delivery Point
Delivery is off scales Julia Creek. Delivery takes place off scalers & Delivered Julia Creek
Lat: -20.6571314" S Long: 141.7457225" E
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Clearing Point
Clearing facility (Vendor to transport to clearing facility)
Clearing dip is available at Julia Creek after weigh if required. Vendor will guarantee to clear the dip if not passed on first attempt additional feed and redip expense are paid by Vendor.
Agent Contact
Luke Westaway
Mobile 0413 408 953
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Road train access. Side load ONLY available. Heifers are sold as $ PER KG. Clearing cost per head Approximately $5. plus labour reload cost to purchaser at approximately $25 per deck
Delivery Comments
Guarantee to clear the tick line on first dip in Richmond/Julia Creek at buyers expense. Vendor to pay any further costs if fail first dip
Weighing Instruct.
Heifers will be trucked to Julia creek fed hay and curfewed off feed and water for 12 hours overnight before weighing 6 am next morning followed by dip if required.
Trading Terms
7 day payment to approved credit application purchasers. Cash before delivery for all others 7 day payment to pre-registered stockplace purchasers. C.O.D all others. to register as a stockplace buyer please use the link below. www.stockplace.com.au
Movement Restrict.
Property is north of tick line. Cattle can be presented at dip with No Chemical PRE treatment required at any time for delivery. One dip to clear at a cost of approximately $5 per head. Also may clear on property with approved inspector within QLD. [Please note: It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy all state compliances in regard to the movement of this lot.]
Sale Types
c/kg Live
NLIS Note
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 125878 · Fri, 30 May 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Luke Westaway Assessor & Delivery Agent
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