52 Backgrounder Steers

Lot 774 · THARWA, Monaro NSW
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Age
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Weight
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chat Assessor Comments
Daniel Croker (Level 1 Accredited)
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MJ Shanahan - 62 Tidbinbilla RD, Tidbinbilla Station, THARWA, THARWA, ACT
Lot Id
52
PIC Number(s)
NB750331
Time of Last Access to Feed
8:00am 12/01/2026
Time Assessed
10:00am 12/01/2026
Hours off Feed
2 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
12/01/2026
Live
368.3 kgs
Dressed
169.4 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 46%)
Weight Range
320 kgs to 413 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
19/01/2026 (5 days)
Live
355.6 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
172.2 kgs
Live weight gain 1 kgs/day
Weight Range
310 kgs to 398 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 12/01/2026 Sampled: 52 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 283 - 326 0% 2% 2%
16 150.1 - 160.0 326 - 348 2% 6% 8%
18 160.1 - 180.0 348 - 391 4% 65% 69%
20 180.1 - 200.0 392 - 435 2% 19% 21%
Totals 8% 92% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Strong, fresh & healthy young steers that will travel well.
Breeds
Sire Dam
52 Head Angus Angus
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
52 Polled
Age
14 - 16 Months
Age Breakup: 8 weeks
Dentition
(3 Mouthed)
0T 3 head
Quality Grades
Very Good 100%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 60%
Store 40%
Muscle Score
C 100%
Temperament
Yards
Docile: 1 head
Quiet: 48 head
Slightly Stirry: 2 head
Stirry: 1 head
Crush
Docile: 6 head
Quiet: 41 head
Slightly Stirry: 4 head
Stirry: 1 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Steers were an absolute treat to work with during the weighing process, myself made comment of how quite they were, the odd steer did unsettle in crush or during photography but quickly settled back down once pressure was taken off.
Handled With
Bikes , On foot , Vehicles
Notable Traits
Traits
1 Head Blue eye, not detrimental
3 Head Warts
1 Head White undercarriage
Assessor Comments
A smart line of vendor bred Angus x Angus backgrounder steers from the renowned MJ Shanahan herd, To be sold as a run out the gate of 52 & 52, These steers are very well bred using outstanding genetics from rennylea. The MJ Shanahan steers receive positive feedback from both grass & grain finishers & are highly sought after by feedlots. These steers are in store condition with plenty of potential for further weight gain.
Assessor
Daniel Croker (Level 1 Accredited)
Parallel Assessed By : Toby Elliott
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 - 06/11/2025 - Cydectin Platinum
Vendor Bred
Yes
Cattle not tagged at time of assessment, and will be tagged prior to delivery
Stock History
100% Rennylea blood for 30 years, vendor focusing heavily on growth EBVS.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
100% Rennylea blood with Michael Shanahan buying bulls there for 30 years.
Grazing Conditions
Dry, short improved native country, buyers please note steers were fed a Pellet/Grain rashin over winter so are grain trained.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Being sold to the dry conditions otherwise i would have loved to have taken them further.
Delivery Period
19/01/2026 to 22/01/2026 (4 days)
Delivery Point
62 Tidbinbilla RD, Tidbinbilla Station, THARWA ACT
Lat: -35.5095086" S Long: 149.0691005" E
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $5.00/head
Agent Contact
Daniel Croker
Mobile 0407 283 783
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
All weather access.
Delivery Comments
48 hours notice would be greatly appreciated.
Trading Terms
Nutrien Ag Solutions Terms & Conditions
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
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 127046 · Fri, 16 January 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Daniel Croker Assessor & Delivery Agent
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