61 Backgrounder Heifers

Lot 619 · RETRO, Central Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Jack Ward (Level 3 Accredited)
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WH KETTLE & CO - LOCATED APPROX 41KM SOUTH EAST CLERMONT OR APPROX 36KM NORTH WEST CAPELLA ON THE RETRO CORRY RD., RETRO, QLD
Lot Id
GD7
PIC Number(s)
QGPD0075
Accreditation(s)
EU , LPA , MSA (D761) , Antibiotic Free , PCAS ELIGIBLE
Average Weight
At Assessment
04/06/2025
Live
340.3 kgs
Dressed
173.6 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 51%)
18 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
302 kgs to 374 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
06/06/2025 (0 day)
Live
333.5 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
173.6 kgs
Live weight gain 0.6 kgs/day
Weight Range
296 kgs to 367 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 04/06/2025 Sampled: 61 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 Totals
Dressed Live 3-6
16 150.1 - 160.0 294 - 314 15% 15%
18 160.1 - 180.0 314 - 353 55% 55%
20 180.1 - 200.0 353 - 392 30% 30%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
29 Head Angus Brahman
27 Head Angus Angus/Brahman
5 Head Angus Simmental Cross
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
46 Polled 2 Horned 4 Dehorned 9 Scurred
Age
12 - 15 Months
Age Brands: BRANDED #4'S
Quality Grades
Very Good 44%
Good 56%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 58 head
Slightly Stirry: 3 head
Crush
Quiet: 56 head
Slightly Stirry: 5 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
HEIFERS HANDLED WELL AT ASSESSMENT THROUGHOUT THE BACK YARDS, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF HEIFERS BECAME STRESSED WHEN ISOLATED FROM THE MOB OR PUT UNDER EXESSIVE PRESSURE, HOWEVER SETTLED QUICKLY ONCE BACK IN THE MOB.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , Horses , On foot
Notable Traits
Traits
4 Head Light brindle
3 Head White belly
1 Head White star
Assessor Comments
A VERY GOOD QUALITY LINE OF (2 DECKS) EU ACCREDITED & PCAS ELIGIBLE ANGUS CROSS #4 HEIFERS. WEIGHING 302KG - 374KG TO AVERAGE 340.3KG AT ASSESSMENT AND 333.5KG AT DELIVERY. HEIFERS HAVE BEEN GRAZING FRESH IMPROVED BUFFEL AND NATIVE GRASS PASTURES AND PRESENT IN HEALTHY FRESH STORE CONDITION, ARE WELL EDUCATED AND HANDLED WELL AT ASSESSMENT. THESE HEIFERS ARE SURPLUS TO THE VENDORS NEEDS AND NOT CULL BREEDERS, THEY WOULD BE SUITABLE TO TAKE ON AS BREEDERS, BACKGROUNDERS OR TO FINISH ON GRASS OR GRAIN, THEY ARE EU ACCREDITED AND PCAS ELIGIBLE. *VENDOR IS OFFERING THESE HEIFERS CLEAR OF THE DIP FOR TICK FREE BUYERS AND DELIVERED ON- FARM, HEIFERS HAVE BEEN PRE- TREATED WITH DECTOMAX INJECTABLE AND PLUNGE DIPPED. * PLEASE NOTE VENDOR HAS ANOTHER 3 DECKS OF CROSSBRED HEIFERS IN THE SAME SALE*
Assessor
Jack Ward (Level 3 Accredited) Phone: 0428 305 465
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 INJECTABLE as of 03/06/2025 for 42 days
Health Treatments
Vaccinated - 01/11/2024 - 3 GERM BLOOD - First Dose
Vaccinated - 16/05/2024 - 7 IN 1 - First Dose
Vaccinated - 01/11/2024 - 7 IN 1 - Second Dose
Vaccinated - 01/11/2024 - BOTULISM - First Dose
Eligibilities
PCAS Eligible
Vendor Bred
Yes
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
VENDOR HAS BEEN BUYING GOOD QUALITY BULLS FOR MANY YEARS, INCLUDING TEXAS, BURENDA BULLS.
Grazing Conditions
GRAZING FRESH IMPROVED BUFFEL AND NATIVE GRASSES
Returned to: FED IN YARDS ON SILAGE WITH NO ADDED GRAIN UNTIL DELIVERY.
Vendor Comments
A GOOD QUALITY LINE OF HEIFERS THAT ARE SURPLUS TO REQUIREMENTS, NOT OUR CULL BREEDER HEIFERS.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Other Joining Details
CARRAMAH IS USED AS A HEIFER DEPOT, SO VERY UNLIKELY HEIFERS HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO BULLS OR STAGS.
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
Delivery Period
06/06/2025 to 11/06/2025 (6 days)
Delivery Point
ON FARM 'CARRAMAH" APPROX 41KM SOUTH EAST CLERMONT OR APPROX 36KM NORTH WEST CAPELLA
Lat: -22.89115990336023" S Long: 147.92114080000002" E
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Clearing Point
On farm with certified clearing dip
Agent Contact
Jack Ward
Mobile 0428 305 465
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
ACCESS IS VIA FORMED GOOD QUALITY GRAVEL ROAD, STILL ACCESSABLE AFTER LIGHT RAIN EVENTS HOWEVER ROADS WOULD BECOME IMPASSABLE AFTER HEAVY RAIN.
Delivery Comments
DELIVERY IS ON- FARM AND CLEAR OF THE DIP FOR TICK FREE BUYERS.
Trading Terms
H&W NORMAL TERMS OF TRADE, CBD FOR NON APPROVED BUYERS AND 7 DAY PAYMENT FOR APPROVED BUYERS.
Movement Restrict.
CATTLE ARE IN A TICK INFESTED AREA [Please note: It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy all state compliances in regard to the movement of this lot.]
Special Conditions
DELIVERY IS ON- FARM AND CLEAR OF THE DIP FOR TICK FREE BUYERS.
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 126008 · Fri, 06 June 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Jack Ward Assessor & Delivery Agent
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