20 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 838 · COWRA, Central Western NSW
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chat Assessor Comments
Damien Stephenson (Level 1 Accredited)
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MRS JOAN BURKE - GOLDEN VALLEY, COWRA, NSW
PIC Number(s)
NE242594, NJ240643
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
9:00am 06/08/2026
Time Assessed
11:00am 06/08/2026
Hours off Feed
2 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
06/08/2026
Live
424.9 kgs
Dressed
225.2 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 53%)
Weight Range
362 kgs to 486 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
15/08/2026 (7 days)
Live
403.6 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
225.2 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
344 kgs to 462 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 06/08/2026 Sampled: 20 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
3 L Totals
Dressed Live 7-9
20 180.1 - 200.0 340 - 377 10% 10%
22 200.1 - 220.0 378 - 415 20% 20%
24 220.1 - 240.0 415 - 453 55% 55%
26 240.1 - 260.0 453 - 491 15% 15%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
20 Head Shorthorn Shorthorn
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
20 Dehorned
Age
12 - 13 Months
Age Breakup: JULY / AUGUST 2025 DROP
Quality Grades
Very Good 100%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 100%
Muscle Score
C 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 20 head
Crush
Quiet: 20 head
Paddock
Quiet: 20 head
STEERS WERE EASY TO WORK THROUGH THE YARDS AND CRUSH BUT WERE UNSETTLED IN THE WEIGH BOX SECTION DUE TO THE CLANGING HINGES ON THE GATES. ONCE OUT OF THE BOX THEY IMMEDIATELY SETTLED.
Handled With
Bikes , On foot , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
PRESENTING MRS JOAN BURKES YEARLING FEEDER STEERS IN TODAYS SALE OFF GOLDEN VALLEY, COWRA, WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF TOP QUALITY SHORTHORN BREEDING. THE STEERS ARE PRESENTING IN FRESH FORWARD STORE - FORWARD CONDITION BUT ARE STILL IN THEIR WINTER COAT. GOOD SQUARE BODIES STANDING ON GOOD BONE AND SOUND IN ALL RESPECTS AND SHOWING GOOD COVER OVER THE RUMP, BRISKET, TAIL AND STARTING TO FILL IN THE LOIN WHICH IS DUE TO THE OUTSTANDING SEASON IN THE DISTRICT. THEY HAVE NOT HAD A CHECK SINCE BIRTH. DEEP RICH RED, SOFT ROANS AND BRIGHT WHITES IN THE MIX. WELL BRED STEERS THAT ARE NOTED PERFORMERS IN THE FEEDLOT AND OVER THE HOOK WITH VERY POSITIVE FEEDBACK. PERFECT TO DEVELOP INTO HEAVIER WEIGHTS FOR THE DOMESTIC OR EXPORT MARKET ON GRASS OR CROP, OR COULD BE INDUCTED ONTO GRAIN TO POWER AHEAD TO MEET MARKET SPECIFICATIONS. PLEASE NOTE A FURTHER 10 STEERS JUST UP THE ROAD AT THE AITKEN FAMILY PROPERTY WHICH ARE THE SAME BREED. PUT TOGETHER A RUN OF 30 HEAD.
Assessor
Damien Stephenson (Level 1 Accredited)
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
Health Treatments
Drenched - 30/01/2026 - PARAMECTIN
Vaccinated - 30/01/2026 - 7 IN 1 + PESTIGUARD - First Dose
Vaccinated - 13/03/2026 - 7 IN 1 + PESTIGUARD - Booster
Vaccinated - 31/07/2026 - BOVILLUS - First Dose
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
MALTON BLOOD BASE
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
RUNNING ON IMPROVED PASTURES OF LUCERNE, CLOVER, RYEGRASS & PHALARIS
Returned same
Delivery Period
15/08/2026 to 21/08/2026 (7 days)
Delivery Point
PEOPERTY LOCATED 18KM WEST OF COWRA
COWRA NSW 2794
Lat: -33.8346839 / Lng: 148.6911799
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Damien Stephenson
Mobile 0409 426 601
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Delivery Comments
24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED
Trading Terms
7 DAY SETTLEMENT TERMS T.A.P. SETTLING ACCOUNT THROUGH AN APPROVED ALPA AGENCY. PRIVATE PURCHASERS ARE REQUIRED TO EFT INVOICED FUNDS PRIOR TO LOADING.
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.]
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 128738 · Fri, 14 August 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Damien Stephenson Assessor & Delivery Agent
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