30 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 538 · GLOUCESTER, North Coast NSW
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Ken Maslen (Level 1 Accredited)
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Barrington Ag - 455 THE BUCKETTS WAY EAST, GLOUCESTER, NSW
PIC Number(s)
ND261945
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
12:00pm 01/09/2026
Time Assessed
1:00pm 01/09/2026
Hours off Feed
1 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
01/09/2026
Live
321.4 kgs
Dressed
157.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 49%)
Weight Range
310 kgs to 329 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
07/09/2026 (4 days)
Live
312.5 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
161.2 kgs
Live weight gain 1.5 kgs/day
Weight Range
302 kgs to 320 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 01/09/2026 Sampled: 30 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 L Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-4
16 150.1 - 160.0 306 - 327 30% 10% 40%
18 160.1 - 180.0 327 - 367 57% 3% 60%
Totals 87% 13% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
GOOD STRONG CONDITIONED STEERS.
Breeds
Sire Dam
30 Head Angus Angus
Ext. Breed
PLEASE REFER TO PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FOR FURTHER BREED CLARIFICATION
Horn Status
30 Polled
Age
12 - 15 Months
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 27 head
Slightly Stirry: 3 head
Crush
Quiet: 26 head
Slightly Stirry: 4 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
CATTLE WORKED WELL THROUGH THE RACE AND CRUSH AND LOOKED EASY TO HANDLE IN THE PADDOCK AS THEY CAME INTO THE YARDS. 4 SHOWED SIGNS OF BEING A LITTLE AGITATED WHEN CONFINED IN THE CRUSH. SETTLED WELL WHEN RELEASED TO THE MOB.
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs , On foot , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A VERY EVEN DRAFT OF ANGUS STEERS ON OFFER (310- 329KGKG). STEERS WERE DRENCHED AND VACCINATED WITH BOVILLUS MH + IBR 24/08/26 ( BOTTLE ID AND BATCH NUMBERS WILL BE GIVEN TO SUCCESSFUL PURCHASERS). STEERS DOING EXCEPTIONALLY WELL SINCE DRENCHING (1.9kg AS A MOB) AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO INTO THE FUTURE IF GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY ON GOOD FEED. RUNNING AS A CONTEMPORARY MOB FOR THE PAST 12 WEEKS STEERS ARE EASY TO HANDLE AND ARE IDEALLY SUITED TO GROW OUT TO FEEDLOT ENTRY, HEAVY DOMESTIC OR EXPORT MARKETS. STEERS PRESENT IN GOOD STORE TO FORWARD STORE CONDITION AND ARE SHAPING UP NICELY. NOTED 2 WITH VERY LIGHT PINKEYE SCARRING OF VARYING DEGREES IN 1 EYE ONLY. BUT NOTHING THAT EFFECTED THEIR VISION (NCD). LWR 310-329KG TO AVG 321 KG AT ASSESSMENT. THESE STEERS HAVE HAD ALL THE HARD WORK DONE ON THEM AND ARE READY TO POWER AHEAD. STEERS WITH ONE FOOT ON THE TILL PLEASE NOTE VENDOR HAS MULTIPLE LOTS THIS SALE.
Assessor
Ken Maslen (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
WHP/ESI
Cattle are within a Withholding Period or Export Slaughter Interval for: DECTOMAX V as of 24/08/2026 for 35 days
Health Treatments
Drenched - 24/08/2026 - ARREST EASY DOSE
Vaccinated - 24/08/2026 - 5 IN 1, BOVILLUS MH + IBR - First Dose
Vendor Bred
No
Vendor has owned stock for 2-6 months
Stock History
ALL STEERS THAT WERE BOUGHT EX THE HUNTER VALLEY AND LOCAL BREEDERS. WEANED AND WELL HANDLED OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS.
Lifetime Traceable
CATTLE HAVE BEEN PURCHASED IN. OUR RESEARCH INDICATES THAT 90% OR MORE ARE LIFETIME TRACEABLE
Grazing Conditions
FRESH RYE AND OATS, SOME CLOVERS . CATTLE DOING VERY WELL AT PRESENT.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
USUAL SALE OF TURNOVER STEERS
Delivery Period
07/09/2026 to 11/09/2026 (5 days)
Delivery Point
APPROX 5K EAST OF GLOUCESTER
GLOUCESTER NSW 2422
Lat: -31.98655473906252 / Lng: 151.97498731815185
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $5.00/head
Agent Contact
Ken Maslen
Mobile 0467 589 077
Trucking Access
Semi Trailer
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
19 metre B- DOUBLE OR LESS. ALL WEATHER ACCESS ROAD
Delivery Comments
24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
Trading Terms
ALPA TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. STRICTLY 7 DAY PAYMENT TERMS TO APPROVED PURCHASERS ONLY OTHERS WILL BE CBD
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. 128741 · Fri, 04 September 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Ken Maslen Assessor & Delivery Agent
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