24 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 747 · ARMIDALE, Northern T'Land NSW
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chat Assessor Comments
Mark Atkin (Level 2 Accredited)
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WARDS MISTAKE PASTORAL CO - Wards Mistake Station Wards Mistake Road Wards Mistake, ARMIDALE, NSW
PIC Number(s)
NC251681
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
1:00pm 27/02/2026
Time Assessed
3:00pm 27/02/2026
Hours off Feed
2 hours

Average Weight
At Assessment
27/02/2026
Live
335.2 kgs
Dressed
150.8 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 45%)
Weight Range
300 kgs to 430 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
09/03/2026 (8 days)
Live
318.4 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
150.8 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
285 kgs to 409 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 27/02/2026 Sampled: 24 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 Totals
Dressed Live 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 289 - 333 50% 50%
16 150.1 - 160.0 334 - 356 38% 38%
18 160.1 - 180.0 356 - 400 8% 8%
20 180.1 - 200.0 400 - 444 4% 4%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
24 Head Angus Angus/Hereford
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
22 Polled 2 Scurred
Age
16 - 18 Months
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 22 head
Slightly Stirry: 2 head
Crush
Quiet: 22 head
Slightly Stirry: 2 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
Wards Mistake Station has been breeding cattle for many years and have always selected bulls from quality studs such as "Glenavon" "Bald Blair" and "Eastern Plains". Please note vendor has another lot of steers in sale.
Assessor
Mark Atkin (Level 2 Accredited) Phone: 0455 310 657
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
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
Bred from Wards Mistake Angus cows by Glenavon, Bald Blair and Eastern Plains bulls.
Grazing Conditions
Improved pasture
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Annual reduction making room to run heifers.
Delivery Period
09/03/2026 to 13/03/2026 (5 days)
Delivery Point
39 km North East of Guyra
Lat: -30.123016626132863 / Lng: 151.97780707070314
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Mark Atkin
Mobile 0455 310 657
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
B - Double
Delivery Comments
24 hours notice
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
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
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 127052 · Fri, 06 March 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Mark Atkin Assessor & Delivery Agent
ELDERS ARMIDALE
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