32 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 285 · BARCALDINE, Western Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
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MR MITCHELL BRITTON - "WINHAVEN", ARAMAC, QLD
Lot Id
LAZY B 8 B
PIC Number(s)
QHAA0130
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
11:00pm 27/04/2026
Time Assessed
9:00am 28/04/2026
Hours off Feed
10 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
28/04/2026
Live
358.5 kgs
Dressed
168.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
Weight Range
252 kgs to 473 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
02/05/2026 (2 days)
Live
347.7 kgs based on -3% Del. Adj.
Dressed
168.5 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
244 kgs to 459 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 28/04/2026 Sampled: 32 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
13 110.1 - 130.0 234 - 277 3% 6% 9%
15 130.1 - 150.0 277 - 319 3% 16% 19%
16 150.1 - 160.0 319 - 340 6% 6% 12%
18 160.1 - 180.0 341 - 383 16% 6% 22%
20 180.1 - 200.0 383 - 426 6% 20% 26%
22 200.1 - 220.0 426 - 468 6% 3% 9%
24 220.1 - 240.0 468 - 511 0% 3% 3%
Totals 40% 60% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
STEERS PRESENT IN STRONG STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING.
Breeds
Sire Dam
8 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
8 Head Santa Gertrudis Brahman Cross
7 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa/Brahman
5 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa/Hereford
2 Head Santa Gertrudis Braford
1 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais/Santa
1 Head Santa Gertrudis Angus Cross
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
14 Polled 8 Horned 2 Tipped 6 Dehorned 2 Scurred
Age
6 - 16 Months
Age Breakup: ALL NO. 5 WEANERS
Age Brands: NOT YEAR NUMBER BRANDED
Weaning
Cattle weaned 27/04/2026
8 STEERS FRESHLY WEANED ON 27/4 - BALANCE (24) WEANED END JANUARY '26.
Quality Grades
Very Good 50%
Good 40%
Fair 10%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 28 head
Slightly Stirry: 4 head
Crush
Quiet: 26 head
Slightly Stirry: 6 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
8 STEERS WEANED 1 DAY PRIOR TO ASSESSMENT WITH THE BALANCE WEANED END JANUARY '26. STEERS ARE GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK AND DRAFT. SOME OF THE FRESHLY WEANED STEERS WERE MORE AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED DURING WEIGHING & ASSESSING. THEY WILL CONTINUE TO FURTHER SETTLE THIS WEEK WHILST BEING FED AND WORKED THROUGH YARDS. OVERALL THE TEMPERAMENT OF THIS LINE OF STEERS AND THE WINHAVEN HERD IN GENERAL IS GOOD. ***HAVE NOT BEEN RACE DRAFTED***
Handled With
Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
BUYERS A QUALITY SINGLE DECK LINE OF VENDOR BRED PREDOMINANTLY SANTA & SANTA CROSS BACKGROUNDER STEERS. HAVE BEEN BRED ON LIGHTER BREEDER TYPE COUNTRY EAST OF ARAMAC, WILL DEFINITELY POWER AHEAD GIVEN FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS. MOST EXHIBIT GOOD BONE, LENGTH & SHAPE - IDEAL TO BACKGROUND FOR HEAVY FEEDER MARKETS. HGP WITH SOUND FEET - ANY HORN GROWTH OBSERVED IS YOUNG AND WILL CLEAN UP WITHOUT ISSUE. 9 STEERS OBSERVED WITH SLIGHT CREST FROM HIGHER BOS INDICUS CONTENT (PIC 27 - 30 & VIDEOS). 19 RED OR TAN, 5 BLACK/TAN, 4 BRINDLE, 2 BLACK & 2 CREAMY IN MOB. 9 WHITE MARKINGS HEAD / BODY. ***STEERS WILL BE DELIVERED 135KM FROM WINHAVEN TO BARCALDINE SALEYARDS AT VENDORS EXPENSE FOR CONVENIENT PICK UP. NOTE: 8 FRESHLY WEANED STEERS INCLUDED WITH BALANCE WEANED END JANUARY '26.***
Assessor
Scott Taylor (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
Chemical Residue
CLEAR - NO KNOWN ISSUES.
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
BRED FROM PREDOMINANTLY SANTA CROSS, BRAHMAN / SANTA CROSS, SANTA / HEREFORD CROSS & BRAHMAN CROSS COWS.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
STEERS ARE BY SANTA BULLS. USE PHOTOS / VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO BREED DESCRIPTION AND QUALITY GRADE.
Grazing Conditions
BUFFEL / SPINAFIX RANGELANDS COUNTRY EXPERIENCING VERY GOOD SEASONAL CONDITIONS.
Returned to: WILL BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON QUALITY RHODES GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY.
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF. WILL SIGN ANY GRASS FED DECLARATION IF REQUIRED BY PURCHASER.
Delivery Period
02/05/2026 to 03/05/2026 (2 days)
Delivery Point
BARCALDINE SALEYARDS
BARCALDINE QLD 4725
Lat: -23.7152324 / Lng: 145.3143491
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Scott Taylor
Mobile 0447 654 116
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Delivery Comments
***STEERS WILL BE DELIVERED BY VENDOR TO BARCALDINE SALEYARDS AT VENDORS EXPENSE. PURCHASER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHARGES INCURRED AT BARCALDINE SALEYARDS ONCE CATTLE ARE UNLOADED.***
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED GDL TERMS ARE STRICTLY CBD UNLESS DEBT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY A NOMINATED AGENCY OR AN APPROVED GDL 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.]
Special Conditions
NIL
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 127833 · Fri, 01 May 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Scott Taylor Assessor & Delivery Agent
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