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38 Backgrounder Heifers
1-323362
Lot 739
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WINTON, Western Queensland
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Overview
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Weight
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Assessor Comments
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
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WILLIAM G BRITTON -
"SANDILA STATION", WINTON, QLD
Lot Id
W B 3
PIC Number(s)
QFWT0122
Accreditation(s)
LPA
scale Weights
Time of Last Access to Feed
8:00pm 10/08/2026
Time Assessed
8:00am 11/08/2026
Hours off Feed
12 hours
Average Weight
At Assessment
11/08/2026
Live
316.6 kgs
Dressed
148.8 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
Weight Range
246 kgs to 416 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
15/08/2026 (2 days)
Live
310.3 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
148.8 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
241 kgs to 408 kgs Liveweight at delivery
| Assessment: Individual on 11/08/2026 Sampled: 38 Head (100%) | |||||||||
| Weight Class | Weight Range | Fat Scores | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Totals | |||||||
| Dressed | Live | 0-2 | 3-6 | ||||||
| 13 | 110.1 - 130.0 | 234 - 277 | 11% | 13% | 24% | ||||
| 15 | 130.1 - 150.0 | 277 - 319 | 14% | 16% | 30% | ||||
| 16 | 150.1 - 160.0 | 319 - 340 | 3% | 5% | 8% | ||||
| 18 | 160.1 - 180.0 | 341 - 383 | 11% | 11% | 22% | ||||
| 20 | 180.1 - 200.0 | 383 - 426 | 8% | 8% | 16% | ||||
| Totals | 47% | 53% | 100% | ||||||
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
HEIFERS ARE IN STRONG STORE TO FORWARD STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING.
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Breeds
| Sire | Dam | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Head | Santa Gertrudis | Santa/Hereford |
| 10 Head | Santa Gertrudis | Santa Cross |
| 6 Head | Santa Gertrudis | Droughtmaster Cross |
| 4 Head | Santa Gertrudis | Droughtmaster/Brahman |
| 2 Head | Angus | Hereford Cross |
| 1 Head | Santa Gertrudis | Charolais/Hereford |
| 1 Head | Santa Gertrudis | Angus Cross |
| 1 Head | Santa Gertrudis | Brahman Cross |
| 1 Head | Santa Gertrudis | Braford |
| 1 Head | Santa Gertrudis | Braford/Brahman |
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
16 Polled
9 Horned
10 Dehorned
3 Scurred
Age
6 - 16 Months
Age Breakup: 9 X NO.5 / 29 X NO.6 - SOME HEIFERS TAGGED FOR AGE IDENTIFICATION OR BRANDS NOT VISIBLE.
Age Brands: NOT ALL AGE BRANDED
Weaning
Cattle weaned
07/08/2026
APPROX. 6 HEIFERS WEANED 7/8/26 - BALANCE WEANED 22/4/26.
Quality Grades
Very Good 50%
Good 45%
Fair 5%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 20%
Store 80%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet:
34 head
Slightly Stirry:
3 head
Stirry:
1 head
Crush
Quiet:
32 head
Slightly Stirry:
5 head
Stirry:
1 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
HEIFERS GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK AND DRAFT THROUGH YARDS WITH MOST WORK DONE USING MINIMAL STAFF. ODD HEIFER DID GET SLIGHTLY AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED DURING WEIGHING & ASSESSING. WEANER HEIFERS IN THIS LINE WILL FURTHER SETTLE THIS WEEK WHILST BEING WORKED THROUGH YARDS AND FED ON HAY PRIOR TO DELIVERY. OVERALL THE TEMPERAMENT OF THE SANDILA HERD IN GENERAL AND THIS LINE OF HEIFERS IS GOOD. ***HAVE NOT BEEN RACE DRAFTED***
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes)
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Bikes
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Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A QUALITY 1 DECK LINE OF PREDOMINANTLY SANTA & SANTA CROSS WEANER / BACKGROUNDER HEIFERS. THEY MOSTLY EXHIBIT GOOD LENGTH, BONE, AND WEIGHT FOR AGE. HGP FREE WITH SOUND FEET, MAKING THEM IDEAL TO BACKGROUND FOR HEAVY FEEDER / SLAUGHTER MARKETS OR RETAIN A DRAFT FOR FUTURE BREEDERS. 6 HEIFERS HAVE BEEN FRESHLY WEANED ON 7/8 WITH BALANCE WEANED APRIL '26. HEIFERS ARE MOSTLY SHINY IN THE COAT AND HAVE DONE WELL TO THIS POINT AND SHOULD CONTINUE TO BOUNCE AHEAD GIVEN FAVOURABLE SEASONAL CONDITIONS. 4 HEIFERS SHOWING SLIGHT DEGREE OF CREST FROM HIGHER BOS INDICUS CONTENT (SEE VIDEOS). ODD HEIFER WEEPING EYES FROM DUST IN YARDS OR OLD FLY BITE SCARRING AROUND EYES. 6 HEIFERS THICKER BUTT HORN & 1 HEIFER 5" HORN. 31 RED OR TAN, 2 BLACK, 2 BRINDLE, 1 CREAMY, 1 BLACK/TAN, 1 SILVER & 1 BRINDLE IN MOB. 19 WHITE MARKINGS FACE / BODY. **** DELIVERED AT VENDORS EXPENSE TO WINTON / BOULIA SALEYARDS****. NOTE: VENDOR HAS 3 DECKS STEERS SAME SALE. ****TIME PAYMENT AVAILABLE TO APPROVED PURCHASERS APPLYING PRE - SALE. DUE 14TH NOVEMBER 2026. PHONE: SCOTT TAYLOR 0447654116 FOR FURTHER DETAILS****
Assessor
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
Phone: 0447 654 116
history History & Management
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
HEIFERS ARE PREDOMINANTLY BY SANTA BULLS. APPROX. 3 HEIFERS ARE OUT OF PURCHASED PTIC COWS, BALANCE VENDOR BRED. USE PHOTOS / VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO QUALITY GRADE AND BREED MAKE - UP.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
VENDOR BRED HEIFERS ARE PREDOMINANTLY OUT OF SANTA CROSS, SANTA/HEREFORD CROSS, ANGUS CROSS, DROUGHTMASTER & DROUGHTMASTER/BRAHMAN CROSS COWS.
Grazing Conditions
MITCHELL GRASS DOWNS COUNTRY WITH AREAS OF IRONSTONE RIDGES CONTAINING AN ABUNDANCE OF HERBAGES. EXPERIENCING GOOD SEASONAL CONDITIONS.
Returned to: HEIFERS WILL BE HELD IN THE YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY MITCHELL / FLINDERS GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY TO WINTON SALEYARDS.
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF. VERY GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK. WILL SIGN ANY GRASS FED DECLARATIONS IF REQUIRED BY PURCHASER.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Other Joining Details
HAVE NOT BEEN PREGNANCY TESTED
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
Yes, last access to bulls/stags: 08/08/2026
Joining Access Details
HAVE BEEN RUN IN A CONTINUOUSLY JOINED HERD. HAVE NOT BEEN INTENTIONALLY JOINED AND NOTHING APPEARED TO BE SHOWING SIGNS OF CALF, HOWEVER CANNOT GUARANTEE A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF OLDER HEIFERS MAY BE IN EARLY STAGES OF PREGNANCY.
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Delivery Period
15/08/2026 to 16/08/2026
(2 days)
Delivery Point
WINTON SALEYARDS OR BOULIA TOWNSHIP.
WINTON QLD 4735
Lat: -22.3905542 / Lng: 143.0412041
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Scott Taylor
Mobile
0447 654 116
Email
[email protected]
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
ROAD TRAIN / B DOUBLE ACCESS. DOUBLE DECK LOADING RAMP COMPLETE WITH LIGHTS FOR 24 HOUR LOADING. ALL WEATHER LOADING.
Delivery Comments
***VENDOR WILL DELIVER AT NO CHARGE TO WINTON SALEYARDS OR BOULIA TOWNSHIP. PURCHASER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS ONCE CATTLE ARE UNLOADED INTO SALEYARDS. CATTLE DELIVERED TO WINTON SALEYARDS BY EITHER PM SATURDAY 15/8 OR AM SUNDAY 16/8***
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED GDL WINTON TERMS ARE STRICTLY CDB UNLESS DEBT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY A NOMINATED AGENCY OR AN APPROVES 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
***TIME PAYMENT AVAILABLE TO PRE-APPROVED PURCHASERS - DUE 14TH NOVEMBER 2026. PHONE SCOTT TAYLOR 0447654116 FOR FURTHER DETAILS***
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 128738
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Fri,
14 August 2026,
9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM
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NT 8:30 AM
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QLD 9:00 AM
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SA 8:30 AM
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Scott Taylor
Assessor & Delivery Agent
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