152 Backgrounder Steers

Lot 820 · BALFES CREEK, North Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Shane Stretton (Level 2 Accredited)
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Running River Pty Ltd - “Thalanga”Station 8 klms west of Balfes creek, or approx 45 klms west of Charters Towers, BALFES CREEK, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QIDP0241
Accreditation(s)
LPA , Antibiotic Free
Average Weight
At Assessment
04/03/2025
Live
239.5 kgs
Dressed
112.6 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
12 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
200 kgs to 294 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
10/03/2025 (4 days)
Live
237.5 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
113.9 kgs
Live weight gain 0.7 kgs/day
Weight Range
199 kgs to 291 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 04/03/2025 Sampled: 145 Head (95%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2
11 90.1 - 110.0 192 - 234 38% 38%
13 110.1 - 130.0 234 - 277 56% 56%
15 130.1 - 150.0 277 - 319 6% 6%
Totals 100% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Cattle are in a growth period so present in light store condition, they are strong healthy and fit to travel long distances
Breeds
Sire Dam
45 Head Red Angus Senepol/Angus
33 Head Red Angus Red Angus Cross
29 Head Composite Belmont Red
24 Head Charbray Composite
21 Head Brangus Brahman Cross
Ext. Breed
Sires are by Popplewell genetics, using 75% Bos Taurus content and 25% Bos Indicus content, With a focus on Flatback content, frame bone/structure/fertility and temperament to produce quality cattle with a northern adaptability focus
Horn Status
130 Polled 20 Dehorned 2 Scurred
Age
12 - 15 Months
Age Brands: All Branded #4
Dentition
(100 Mouthed)
0T 100 head
Hip Height
110 - 130 cm 98%
< 110 cm 2%
Quality Grades
Very Good 20%
Good 70%
Fair 10%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Muscle Score
C 5%
D 95%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 152 head
Crush
Quiet: 145 head
Paddock
Quiet: 152 head
These cattle have been well educated and are very easy to handle, they are very quiet and easy going and flow through the yards at a steady speed
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , On foot
Notable Traits
Traits
2 Head Fly bite
1 Head Hairy
3 Head Small fly bite
Assessor Comments
A line of young #4 flat back and crossbred steers, that have had all the work done to them. Presenting in plain store condition, all frame and on the way forward. Very clean and tidy heads and good Natured These steers have an excellent reputation for temperament and doing ability with past purchasers and the like, they are suitable to grow into heavy weight feeder steers or will grow into bullocks as well
Assessor
Shane Stretton (Level 2 Accredited) Phone: 0427 158 115
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: Cattlemax LV as of 04/03/2025 for 21 days
Health Treatments
Vaccinated - 25/07/2024 - Botulism - Second Dose
Chemical Residue
None known
Eligibilities
Russian Eligible, Saudi Eligible
J-BAS Score
Thalanga has a J-Bas score 6
Vendor Bred
Yes
Cattle not tagged at time of assessment, and will be tagged prior to delivery
Stock History
Owner bred out of a very fertile commercial crossbred herd utilising quality genetics of crossbred and composite bulls including Red Angus, Senepol, Charbray, Belmont Red
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
Mixed natural species and improved pasture approx 30cm long
Returned same
Vendor Comments
A nice line of #4 steers that have grown well, and are all frame and no condition, they will jump out of their skin on better country
Delivery Period
10/03/2025 to 16/03/2025 (7 days)
Delivery Point
Delivery is given weighed and clear of the dip at Charters Towers
Lat: -20.21297" S Long: 145.909749" 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)
Charters Towers Clearing dip
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $3.00/head
Agent Contact
Shane Stretton
Mobile 0427 158 115
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Delivery given COD charters Towers yards
Delivery Comments
Cattle have been pre treated for ease of clearance into Tick Free country if required, vendor will guarantee Clear of the dip
Weighing Instruct.
Weighed after 12 hr wet curfew at charters towers Saleyards
Trading Terms
Normal Nutrien term apply COD all others
Movement Restrict.
Located in ticky country, vendor has pre treated and will guarantee Clear of the dip [Please note: It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy all state compliances in regard to the movement of this lot.]
Special Conditions
Vendor will Guarantee Clear of The dip At Charters Towers Saleyards
Sale Types
$/Head, c/kg Live
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 125669 · Fri, 07 March 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Shane Stretton Assessor & Delivery Agent
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