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72 Backgrounder Heifers
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Lot 841
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JULIA CREEK, North Queensland
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Assessor Comments
Luke Westaway (Level 1 Accredited)
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RG Keats & Co -
"Bow Park” Station, 95km NE of Julia Creek. 190 km NW Richmond., JULIA CREEK, QLD
Lot Id
Bar over K. dot.
PIC Number(s)
QARD0041
Accreditation(s)
EU
, EU Accredited herd. If purchased within NSW cattle required to clear at Dip Julia Creek.
scale Weights
Time of Last Access to Feed
7:00am 20/08/2026
Time Assessed
1:00pm 20/08/2026
Hours off Feed
6 hours
Average Weight
At Assessment
20/08/2026
Live
265.1 kgs
Dressed
132.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
Weight Range
228 kgs to 286 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
01/09/2026 (10 days)
Live
249.2 kgs based on -6% Del. Adj.
Dressed
132.5 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
214 kgs to 269 kgs Liveweight at delivery
| Assessment: Individual on 20/08/2026 Sampled: 72 Head (100%) | |||||||||
| Weight Class | Weight Range | Fat Scores | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Totals | |||||||
| Dressed | Live | 0-2 | 3-6 | ||||||
| 13 | 110.1 - 130.0 | 220 - 260 | 29% | 0% | 29% | ||||
| 15 | 130.1 - 150.0 | 260 - 300 | 43% | 28% | 71% | ||||
| Totals | 72% | 28% | 100% | ||||||
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Heifers are fit to travel up to 1200 km from Julia Creek in one lift. A 12 hour spell is recommended at 800 km if traveling further then 1200 km in one lift. Heifers are in strong condition.
fact_check Assessed
Breeds
| Sire | Dam | |
|---|---|---|
| 72 Head | Beefmaster | Beefmaster |
Ext. Breed
The Beefmaster breed is a combination of 50% Brahman and 50% British breeds, Keat's Beefmasters are adapted to climatic conditions in North QLD. Heifers have medium ear, short coats & minor hump.
Horn Status
20 Polled
1 Horned
4 Tipped
47 Dehorned
Age
12 - 16 Months
Age Breakup: 72 x #5
Age Brands: 2025
Dentition
(5 Mouthed)
(5 Mouthed)
0T 5 head
Quality Grades
Good 60%
Fair 35%
Plain 5%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 10%
Store 80%
Bck Store 10%
Muscle Score
C 70%
D 30%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet:
62 head
Slightly Stirry:
8 head
Stirry:
2 head
Crush
Quiet:
62 head
Slightly Stirry:
8 head
Stirry:
2 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Good to handle in the paddock and yards. Mustered with Motorbike & helicopter. In the crush/race a small percentage became slightly agitated however mob generally settled down quickly. Generally worked well in larger yards. No heifers considered aggressive.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes)
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Bikes
Assessor Comments
Good Quality backgrounder and some breeding quality, line of Vendor bred, EU Accredited Heifers. Displaying good to fair muscling with moderate frame and reasonable bone. Currently in store to forward store condition. Display growth potential on productive pasture. Drafted into a line of 230 to 290 kg heifers that are unjoined. Flatback and generally minor hump definition. A good quality line of heifers with Medium frames and plenty of capacity to grow into trade heifers. 1 heifer with rain scald not effecting condition, 1 x heifer with very slight twist in nose. 10% of heifers may display flybite.The mob are approximately 70% reds and 20 % honeys, 3% black / brindle / Brown, 7% grey.
Assessor
Luke Westaway (Level 1 Accredited)
Phone: 0413 408 953
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
Nil
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
100% of mob are vendor bred on property at "Bow Park", using quality Beefmaster genetics since 1960's. Beefmaster was recognised 90 years ago as the first composite breed in the USA. Breed is a combination of 50% Brahman & 50% British breeds.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
Out of Vendor Bred, Beefmaster Cows by Beefmaster bulls. Beefmasters adapt to the environment they are bred.
Grazing Conditions
Open downs black soil country, pastured with a dry body of mitchell/flinders grass & out of season herbages. Heifers have been exposed to grazing tree browse.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Heifers can be purchased by Non EU buyers. Sale only due to seasonal downsizing.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Other Joining Details
Not exposed to bulls
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
local_shipping Delivery
Delivery Period
01/09/2026 to 11/09/2026
(11 days)
Delivery Point
Delivery off loading ramp $ per head on property . Vendor will clear the dip & pay if going to clean
JULIA CREEK QLD 4823
Lat: -20.6561047 / Lng: 141.7436397
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Clearing Point
Clearing facility (Purchaser to transport to clearing facility)
Agent Contact
Luke Westaway
Mobile
0413 408 953
Email
[email protected]
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Road train access. Side load only. No rear load B Double options.
Delivery Comments
Delivery at "Bow Park" yards. Delivery dates flexible. Buyer to pay all freight cost. Vendor will pay all clearing cost if required to go to clean. Last 4 mobs have cleared Julia Creek in past week on first attempt.
Trading Terms
10 day payment to approved Purchasers. If not an approved purchaser, payment prior to delivery, held in Stockplace Account and released to vendor 3 days after delivery has taken place.
Movement Restrict.
Ticky Status. Free to move all areas of QLD wth back line, clearing dip required at Julia creek to enter NSW. [Please note: It is the responsibility of the Purchaser to satisfy all state compliances in regard to the movement of this lot.]
Special Conditions
Not tested by vet. No known exposure to bulls. Assumed under puberty weight.
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 128740
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Fri,
28 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
Passed In
Luke Westaway
Assessor & Delivery Agent
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