75 Weaned Steers

Lot 508 · KINGSTON SE, Lower SE S.A.
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chat Assessor Comments
Noel Evans (Level 2 Accredited)
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WIRRILDEE PROPS - ON FARM - 1144 Tapfield Road Approx 31km North East of Kingston SE S.A. Off Kingston to Keith Rd., KINGSTON SE, SA
Lot Id
Blue numbered management Tags & Electronic NLIS ta
PIC Number(s)
SA210411
Accreditation(s)
LPA , MSA (L884) , LPA - 56384
Average Weight
At Assessment
27/05/2024
Live
332.5 kgs
Dressed
172.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 52%)
8 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
300 kgs to 440 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
01/06/2024 (4 days)
Live
327.8 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
173.9 kgs
Live weight gain 0.5 kgs/day
Weight Range
296 kgs to 433 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 27/05/2024 Sampled: 75 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 L 2 H 3 L Totals
Dressed Live 3-4 5-6 7-9
16 150.1 - 160.0 289 - 308 11% 7% 0% 18%
18 160.1 - 180.0 308 - 346 25% 29% 3% 57%
20 180.1 - 200.0 346 - 385 7% 9% 4% 20%
22 200.1 - 220.0 385 - 423 0% 3% 1% 4%
24 220.1 - 240.0 423 - 462 0% 0% 1% 1%
Totals 43% 48% 9% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
72 Head Shorthorn Shorthorn
2 Head Hereford Shorthorn
1 Head Angus Shorthorn
Ext. Breed
Majority of the calves are straight Shorthorn cattle bred by RATCLIFF FAMILY sires. 17 Roans / 5 White Neigbour bulls responsible for crosses.
Horn Status
72 Polled 3 Tipped
Age
13 - 14 Months
Age Breakup: Calves are March / April 2023 Drop
Age Brands: NIL
Weaning
Cattle weaned 18/01/2024
Calves were drafted and YARD WEANED in January 2024 and received a drench and Vaccination.
Hip Height
> 150 cm 60%
131 - 150 cm 40%
Quality Grades
Excellent 10%
Very Good 80%
Good 10%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 100%
Carcase Quality
GAQ 100%
Muscle Score
C 70%
D 30%
Temperament
Yards
Slightly Stirry: 75 head
Crush
Quiet: 60 head
Slightly Stirry: 15 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
The calves are not aggressive but have a bit of run in them. Respond to handlers and blocking. Good to weigh in the crush and draft while assessing.
Handled With
Bikes , On foot , Vehicles
Notable Traits
Traits
2 Head Dehorned
18 Head Ringworm
Assessor Comments
THIS VENDOR OFFERS 2 LINES OF STEERS AND 2 LINES OF HEIFERS IN THIS SALE PLEASE LOOK FOR OTHER LINES TO BUILD NUMBERS OR ASSIST WITH TRUCKING Ideal calves which have been sold to feedlots and grass finishers in previous years. These cattle will go ahead with any bulk of feed. Good frame and very well bred. Decades of consistent Shorthorn breeding. Coming out of very dry seasonal conditions and have been reliant on supplementary feeding of Barley/Vetch hay. GREAT OPPOTUNITY TO SECURE BIGGER LINES OF QUALITY VENDOR BRED CALVES FROM RENOWNED BREEDERS
Assessor
Noel Evans (Level 2 Accredited) Phone: 0497 857 132
Parallel Assessed By : Mitchell Mcananey
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 - 22/01/2024 - Dectomax
Vaccinated - 22/01/2024 - 7in1 - Second Dose
Eligibilities
Russian Eligible, Saudi Eligible, PCAS Eligible
J-BAS Score
6
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
The Ratcliff family have been producing high quality Shorthorn cattle in the Kingston SE S.A area for decades and their cattle have always performed well for grass or grain finishers.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
The RATCLIFF FAMILY have currently been using sires from Bayview / Alura & Caskieben in their breeding program.
Grazing Conditions
Paddock feed is very short with only remnant Philaris remaining. Supplement feeding of Barley and Vetch hay.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
The calves have performed well since weaning on very limited paddock feed supplemented with Barley/Vetch hay. 2 Lines of Steers and 2 Lines of Heifers are being offered in this sale. Will suit grass or grain finishers.
Delivery Period
01/06/2024 to 07/06/2024 (7 days)
Delivery Point
ON FARM - 1144 Tapfield Road Kingston SE S.A. Aprox; 31km NE of Kingston SE S.A.
Lat: -36.8310818" S Long: 139.8537501" E
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $2.00/head
Agent Contact
Trevor Wiseman
Mobile 0427 237 369
Trucking Access Additional Directions
All weather B-Double access. Load from good facilities.
Delivery Comments
24 Hours Notice required to yard and prepare cattle for transport.
Trading Terms
Normal NUTRIEN LIVESTOCK terms and conditions for all livestock transactions. Settle through your preferred agent.
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
This vendor offers 2 lines of Steer weaners and 2 lines of Heifer weaners in this sale. Please look for other lines to build numbers / Trucking
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 754 · Fri, 31 May 2024, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Trevor Wiseman Delivery Agent
Noel Evans Assessor
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