168 Backgrounder Steers

Lot 350 · RICHMOND, North Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Stephen Vohland (Level 1 Accredited)
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JW & VJ NEEDHAM - BELLFIELD STN , RICHMOND NORTH QLD., RICHMOND, QLD
Lot Id
Bangtailed
PIC Number(s)
QCCD0025
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
15/10/2025
Live
189.2 kgs
Dressed
87.0 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 46%)
16 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
131 kgs to 265 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
18/10/2025 (2 days)
Live
189.2 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
87.0 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
131 kgs to 265 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 15/10/2025 Sampled: 84 Head (50%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2
07 0 - 70.0 0 - 152 11% 11%
09 70.1 - 90.0 152 - 196 52% 52%
11 90.1 - 110.0 196 - 239 30% 30%
13 110.1 - 130.0 239 - 283 7% 7%
Totals 100% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Steers look to be strong store condition and look fit to travel long distances within reason. Most have had a short truck trip between the station yards and are of extremely quite temperament.
Breeds
Sire Dam
110 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster Cross
48 Head Droughtmaster Brahman Cross
10 Head Wagyu cross Droughtmaster Cross
Ext. Breed
Wagyu cross bull is from a neighbouring property.
Horn Status
35 Polled 133 Dehorned
Age
6 - 12 Months
Age Brands: 2 HEAD BRANDED# 6 ; 166 BRANDED # 5
Weaning
Cattle weaned 01/10/2025
Weaners are extremely quiet due to the fact of being handled quietly and a lot of tailing out
Quality Grades
Good 76%
Fair 24%
Store Condition
Store 70%
Bck Store 30%
Temperament
Yards
Docile: 150 head
Quiet: 18 head
Crush
Docile: 65 head
Quiet: 16 head
Slightly Stirry: 3 head
Paddock
Docile: 168 head
These steers were a pleasure to handle and extremely quiet. The temperament of the BELLFIELD cattle are unbelievable quite.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Dogs , Horses
Notable Traits
Traits
6 Head Old Fly bite
1 Head Slightly swampy back
Assessor Comments
168 LIGHT WEANER DROUGHT-MASTER / DROUGHTMASTER CROSS STEERS WITH ALL THE WORK DONE PLUS A EXTREMELY QUITE TEMPERAMENT. 50 % WEIGHED .WEIGHING 189.2 KGS AT ASSESSMENT. STEERS HAD A HUGE CURFEW PLUS 32 MM OF RAIN THE NIGHT BEFORE ASSESSMENT. GOOD LINE OF STEERS TO PUT AWAY . VENDOR BRED ,HGP FREE VENDOR TO COVER CLEARANCE COST SHOULD THE STEERS SELL INTO TICK FREE AREA. NOTE OTHER BRANDS ARE OF FAMILY MEMBERS.
Assessor
Stephen Vohland (Level 1 Accredited)
Parallel Assessed By : Lee Young
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
Breeders consist of Droughtmaster and Red Brahman. Bulls from Gypsy Plains Brahman Stud, Droughtmaster Bulls from PowerMac Stud
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
Please note the 10 black steers are by a neighbour’s bull.
Grazing Conditions
BELLFIELD is breeder property north of Richmond
Returned to: Steers are tailed out during the day , return to yards at night and fed large square bales of hay
Vendor Comments
Second round weaner turn off.
Delivery Period
18/10/2025 to 21/10/2025 (4 days)
Delivery Point
BELLFIELD STN YARDS, 178 K NORTH OF RICHMOND
Lat: -20.7328785" S Long: 143.1424295" E
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Clearing Point
On farm with certified clearing dip
Agent Contact
Stephen Vohland
Mobile 0428 474 138
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
BELLFIELD YARDS 178 K NORTH OF RICHMOND. 20 K OF UNSEALED ROAD BALANCE SEALED.
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED ELDERS TERMS ARE STRICTLY CBD UNLESS DEBT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY A NOMINATED AGENCY OR AN APPROVED ELDERS ACCOUNT IS IN PLACE.. Or phone selling agent. PAYMENT 10DAYS FROM DELIVERY.
Movement Restrict.
BELLFIELD is situated in a low risk tick area. Vendor pays clearing cost if sold to a tick free area. [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
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 126665 · Fri, 17 October 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Stephen Vohland Assessor & Delivery Agent
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