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Assessor Comments
Brett Shea (Level 1 Accredited)
account_box Vendor
A/c
BW&MF HICKS -
821 GUNDOWRING ROAD , GUNDOWRING, VIC
PIC Number(s)
3INSR040
Accreditation(s)
EU
, LPA
, MSA
(6906)
, Grass-Fed Accredited
, Antibiotic Free
Verification(s)
Greenham NEVER EVER
– This vendor's PIC has been recognised as participating with the Greenham NEVER EVER accreditation program
scale Weights
Average Weight
At Assessment
17/09/2025
Live
428.7 kgs
Dressed
201.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
1 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
400 kgs to 485 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
22/09/2025 (4 days)
Live
407.2 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
201.5 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
380 kgs to 461 kgs Liveweight at delivery
| Assessment: Individual on 17/09/2025 Sampled: 41 Head (100%) | |||||||||
| Weight Class | Weight Range | Fat Scores | |||||||
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| 2 L | 2 H | Totals | |||||||
| Dressed | Live | 3-4 | 5-6 | ||||||
| 20 | 180.1 - 200.0 | 383 - 426 | 40% | 7% | 47% | ||||
| 22 | 200.1 - 220.0 | 426 - 468 | 17% | 32% | 49% | ||||
| 24 | 220.1 - 240.0 | 468 - 511 | 2% | 2% | 4% | ||||
| Totals | 59% | 41% | 100% | ||||||
fact_check Assessed
Breeds
| Sire | Dam | |
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| 41 Head | Hereford | Hereford |
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
36 Polled
5 Dehorned
Age
12 - 13 Months
Weaning
Cattle weaned
08/04/2025
YARD WEANED WITH PLENTY OF HANDLING. STEERS ARE ALL DOCILE.
Quality Grades
Excellent 80%
Very Good 20%
Store Condition
Fwd Prime 10%
Fwd Store 90%
Temperament
Yards
Docile:
38 head
Quiet:
3 head
Crush
Docile:
38 head
Quiet:
3 head
Paddock
Docile:
41 head
STEERS WERE A PLEASURE TO HANDLE AND I CAN ONLY DESCRIBE THEM AS 100% QUIET. THE HICKS FAMILY IMPLEMENT A VERY LOW STRESS APPROACH TO HANDLING THEIR CATTLE AND REGULARLY RUN THEM THROUGH THE YARDS FOR EDUCATION. STEERS ARE HANDLED WITH DOGS, BIKES & SIDE BY SIDES IN THE PADDOCK. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE THESE STEERS ARE EXTREMLEY DOCILE!
Handled With
Bikes
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Dogs
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On foot
Notable Traits
| Traits | |
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| 1 Head | OLD PINK EYE SCARRING ONE EYE ONLY |
Assessor Comments
41 TOP-QUALITY HEREFORD STEERS REPRESENTING THE VERY BEST OF THE HICKS FAMILY’S RENOWNED BREEDING PROGRAM IN THE KIEWA VALLEY N-EAST VIC. THESE YAVENVALE BLOOD, E.U & GREENHAM’S NEVER EVER ACCREDITED STEERS ARE TRUE STANDOUTS – BRED WITH A FOCUS ON QUIET TEMPERAMENT, STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS AND PERFORMANCE. AVERAGING 407 KGS CURFEWED, WITH A WEIGHT RANGE OF 400 TO 485 KGS, THESE STEERS ARE PREDOMINANTLY LARGE FRAME AND PRESENT IN FORWARD STORE CONDITION. THEY ARE VERY QUIET, WELL-MANAGED AND READY TO POWER AHEAD IN ANY FINISHING SYSTEM. THE HICKS FAMILY HAVE DEDICATED DECADES TO PRODUCING ELITE-QUALITY, MOUNTAIN-TYPE HEREFORD CATTLE, AND THESE STEERS ARE NO EXCEPTION. RAISED IN AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT WITH SUPERIOR GENETICS AND MANAGEMENT, THEY COME WITH THE HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION FROM THEIR AGENT. NOTE VENDOR HAS AN ADDITIONAL LOT OF 36 STEERS IN THE SAME SALE, BRINGING THE TOTAL TO 77 HEAD ON OFFER. AN OUTSTANDING LINE OF STEERS WITH A MASSIVE REPUTATION THAT WILL NOT DISAPPOINT.
Assessor
Brett Shea (Level 1 Accredited)
Phone: 0428 691 489
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
Health Treatments
Drenched - 03/05/2025 - FLUKARE ORAL
Drenched - 03/05/2025 - CYDECTIN POUR ON
Vaccinated - 03/05/2025 - 5IN1 - Booster
Vaccinated - 30/09/2024 - 7in1 - Booster
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
THE RENOWNED HICKS FAMILY HEREFORDS ARE SYNONYMOUS WITH BREEDING OUTSTANDING QUALITY MOUNTAIN TYPE HEREFORD CATTLE WITH A BIG EMPHASIS PLACED ON TEMPERAMENT, STRUCTURE & CARCASS.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
STEERS ARE BY TOP QUALITY YAVENVALE HEREFORD BULLS. THE HICKS FAMILY HAVE BEEN A CLOSED HEREFORD HERD FOR 60+ YEARS.
Grazing Conditions
CLOVER, RYE GRASS & PHALARIS
Returned same
Vendor Comments
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON BREEDING THE QUIETEST CATTLE POSSIBLE AND THESE STEERS ARE NO EXCEPTION! CARCASS FEEDBACK SHOWS OUR STEERS REGULARLY HIT HIGH MSA GRADING SCORE AT VARIOUS PROCESSING PLANTS.
local_shipping Delivery
Delivery Period
22/09/2025 to 26/09/2025
(5 days)
Delivery Point
30 KMS SOUTH-EAST OF WODONGA VIA KIEWA VALLEY HWY.
Lat: -36.3479927" S Long: 147.0752513" E
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of
$0.00/head
Agent Contact
Brett Shea
Mobile
0428 691 489
Email
[email protected]
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
ALL WEATHER B-DOUBLE LOADING FACILITY
Delivery Comments
B-DOUBLE ACCESS. 24 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED
Trading Terms
BUYERS PLEASE BE AWARE ELDERS TRADING TERMS ARE STRICTLY CASH BEFORE DELIVERY UNLESS THE 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
$/Head
NLIS Note
If you are purchasing livestock from AuctionsPlus, please remember its the buyers responsibility to transfer your purchased animals onto your PIC in the NLIS database.
To do this you can access your account at www.nlis.com.au or if you require assistance, please contact the NLIS Helpdesk on 1800 654 743
WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 126666
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Fri,
19 September 2025,
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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Brett Shea
Assessor & Delivery Agent
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