90 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 316 · HUGHENDEN, North Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Cody Rogers (Level 1 Accredited)
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HC Pastoral - Malakoff Downs Stamford , HUGHENDEN, QLD, HUGHENDEN, QLD
Lot Id
H (Feather Bang Tail)
PIC Number(s)
QHFD0158
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
06/10/2025
Live
351.4 kgs
Dressed
179.2 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 51%)
14 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
300 kgs to 418 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
15/10/2025 (8 days)
Live
356.7 kgs based on 1% Del. Adj.
Dressed
180.1 kgs
Live weight gain 0.2 kgs/day
Weight Range
305 kgs to 424 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 06/10/2025 Sampled: 90 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 3 L Totals
Dressed Live 3-6 7-9
16 150.1 - 160.0 294 - 314 10% 0% 10%
18 160.1 - 180.0 314 - 353 47% 0% 47%
20 180.1 - 200.0 353 - 392 19% 1% 20%
22 200.1 - 220.0 392 - 431 22% 1% 23%
Totals 98% 2% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
74 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster
8 Head Droughtmaster Brahman
5 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster Cross
3 Head Droughtmaster Brangus
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
78 Polled 9 Dehorned 3 Scurred
Age
14 - 18 Months
Quality Grades
Very Good 75%
Good 25%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 82 head
Slightly Stirry: 7 head
Stirry: 1 head
Crush
Quiet: 77 head
Slightly Stirry: 11 head
Stirry: 2 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
These steers were very easy to move and worked very well through the yards. Small % got slightly agitated in the pound and crush. They all settled nicely once back in a mob together.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , Horses
Assessor Comments
90 DROUGHTMASTER BACKGROUNDER STEERS. 3 DECKS OF STEERS THAT ARE SET UP TO FEED ON EIRTHER GRASS OR GRAIN. THESE STEERS SHOW GOOD WEIGHT FOR AGE, WITH GOOD BONE, FRAME & EVEN MUSCLING. THESE STEER WERE PURCHASED FROM "BUSHY PARK" MT ISA & ARE WELL BRED DROUGHTMASTER STEERS. THERE ARE 18 VENDOR BRED STEERS IN THE LOT BRED OUT OF THE "HERBERTVALE" HERD USING GLENLANDS BULLS FOR 20+ YEARS. THEY WEIGHED 300KG TO 418KG & AVERAGED 351KG AT ASSESSMENT AFTER AN OVERNIGHT WET CURFEW. THESE STEERS HAVE HAD AN AVERAGE DAILY WIGHT GAIN OF 0.20KG SINCE THE 04/07/25 & WILL CONTINUE GOING AHEAD ON GOOD PASTURE. PLEASE NOTE DELIVERY IS ON FARM 60KM SOUTH OF HUGHENDEN WITH 6KM OF BLACK SOIL ROAD SO DELIVERY IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. THESE STEERS ARE FROM A PRICKLY ACIACA FREE PROPERTY & ARE IN A TICK FREE AREA. THERE ARE 2 OTHER LOTS IN THIS SALE AT MALAKOFF DOWNS.
Assessor
Cody Rogers (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0437 689 683
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
Vendor Bred
No
Vendor has owned stock for 6-12 months
Stock History
The majority of these steers were brought from Bushy Park, Mt Isa with the balance bred on Herbertvale Station out of a Droughtmaster herd.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
The Herbertvale breeding operation has invested substantially into high-quality Glenlands Bulls for over 20 years.
Grazing Conditions
These Steers have been grazing on open downs type country consisting of fresh Mitchell, Flinders, some Buffel grass and natural herbages'.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
THESE ARE A GOOD EVEN LINE OF SOFT DROUGHTMASTER CROSS STEERS THAT ARE DOING VERY WELL. THEY ARE WELL HANDLED AND READY TO KEEP GOING FORWARD
Delivery Period
15/10/2025 to 15/10/2025 (1 day)
Delivery Point
On trucks on property at "Malakoff Downs" 160 km N Winton or 50 km S Hughenden.
Lat: -20.8447823" S Long: 144.1978387" E
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Cody Rogers
Mobile 0437 689 683
Joint Agent Contact
Name: Brad Passfield
Details: 0459 160 791
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Road Train access with 6km of black soil road.
Delivery Comments
Cattle located in a tick free area. No movement restrictions in place.
Trading Terms
PRE-APPROVAL WITH HOURN & BISHOP QLD IS REQUIRED IF YOU DO NOT HOLD AN ACCOUNT OR IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO INVOICE THROUGH AN AGENT. STRICTLY 7 DAYS PAYMENT REQUIRED FROM DELIVERY DATE.
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
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 126663 · Fri, 10 October 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Cody Rogers Assessor & Delivery Agent
HOURN & BISHOP QLD PTY LTD
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