90 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 101 · WINTON, Western Queensland
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Dean Fogarty (Level 3 Accredited)
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Garches Pastoral - "Lucella" Station, WINTON, QLD
Lot Id
90
PIC Number(s)
QIWT0320
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
6:00pm 03/05/2026
Time Assessed
2:00pm 04/05/2026
Hours off Feed
20 hours

Average Weight
At Assessment
04/05/2026
Live
331.8 kgs
Dressed
165.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
Weight Range
274 kgs to 389 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
12/05/2026 (6 days)
Live
338.1 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
169.1 kgs
Live weight gain 0.9 kgs/day
Weight Range
280 kgs to 395 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 04/05/2026 Sampled: 90 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 260 - 300 17% 4% 21%
16 150.1 - 160.0 300 - 320 10% 2% 12%
18 160.1 - 180.0 320 - 360 24% 12% 36%
20 180.1 - 200.0 360 - 400 21% 10% 31%
Totals 72% 28% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Steers present in strong store to forward store condition. Fit to travel long distances with appropriate spelling.
Breeds
Sire Dam
34 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais/Santa
27 Head Angus Charolais/Santa
16 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster
13 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster/Angus
Ext. Breed
Steers are sired by Landsborough Santa and Ardrossan Angus bulls out of Santa/Droughtmaster/Charolais/Angus/Crossbred cows. Please see photos and videos for further breed satisfaction.
Horn Status
43 Polled 34 Dehorned 13 Scurred
Age
9 - 15 Months
Age Breakup: Approx. 90% are 12-15 months and approx. 10% are 9-11 months.
Age Brands: No. 5
Weaning
Cattle weaned 15/08/2025
Approx. 90% of steers were yard weaned in August 2025, the balance in March 2026.
Quality Grades
Excellent 10%
Very Good 45%
Good 40%
Fair 5%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 35%
Store 65%
Temperament
Yards
Docile: 12 head
Quiet: 75 head
Slightly Stirry: 3 head
Crush
Docile: 10 head
Quiet: 72 head
Slightly Stirry: 8 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Steers are well handled, flowed through the yards with ease. Only the very odd steer stirred up in the crush however once back in the mob settled quickly.
Handled With
Bikes , Horses , On foot
Notable Traits
Traits
5 Head Castrated approx. 5 weeks ago
3 Head Old fly bite scarring on head/neck
Assessor Comments
3 decks - 90 head of Vendor Bred, HGP-free, Santa Cross steers ranging from 270-390kg to average 331kg curfewed at assessment. These steers are 9-15 months old and present in store to forward store condition. They display plenty of bone, length and frame and have been performing well for their age, ready to take through to domestic or export markets. Out of good quality crossbred cows and sired by Landsborough Santa and Ardrossan Angus bulls. Overall, a very good quality line of backgrounder steers that were a pleasure to handle. Please note different colour management tags are the vendors separate properties.
Assessor
Dean Fogarty (Level 3 Accredited)
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
Yes
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
Sired by Landsborough Santa and Ardrossan Angus bulls.
Grazing Conditions
Fresh green Mitchell, Flinders grass and herbages.
Returned same
Delivery Period
12/05/2026 to 14/05/2026 (3 days)
Delivery Point
"Lucella". Winton-Eskdale Road Approx. 85km of graded main access road. Approx. 6km into the yards.
WINTON QLD 4735
Lat: -22.3905542 / Lng: 143.0412041
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Dean Fogarty
Mobile 0457 160 876
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Approx. 85km of well maintained dirt access road, approx. 6km of dirt driveway into station yards.
Trading Terms
7 day payment from date of delivery to approved purchasers, all others cash before delivery.
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. 127837 · Fri, 08 May 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Dean Fogarty Assessor & Delivery Agent
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