91 Backgrounder Heifers

Lot 321 · WINTON, Western Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
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FC MCKERROW PTY LTD - " WEONA ", WINTON, QLD
Lot Id
L B 5
PIC Number(s)
QEWT0139
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
07/10/2025
Live
352.2 kgs
Dressed
158.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 45%)
1 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
253 kgs to 440 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
10/10/2025 (2 days)
Live
331.1 kgs based on -6% Del. Adj.
Dressed
158.5 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
238 kgs to 414 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 07/10/2025 Sampled: 91 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
13 110.1 - 130.0 245 - 289 2% 1% 3%
15 130.1 - 150.0 289 - 333 4% 19% 23%
16 150.1 - 160.0 334 - 356 2% 32% 34%
18 160.1 - 180.0 356 - 400 1% 30% 31%
20 180.1 - 200.0 400 - 444 0% 9% 9%
Totals 9% 91% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
HEIFERS PRESENT IN STRONG STORE TO FORWARD STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING.
Breeds
Sire Dam
41 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
12 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais Cross
11 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster Cross
11 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster/Santa
5 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster/Brahman
4 Head Santa Gertrudis Composite
2 Head Santa Gertrudis Brahman Cross
2 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa/Hereford
2 Head Simbrah Santa Cross
1 Head Brahman Composite
Ext. Breed
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Horn Status
42 Polled 19 Horned 22 Dehorned 8 Scurred
Age
12 - 20 Months
Age Breakup: 79 X NO.4'S & 12 X NO.5'S - NOTE: SOME BRANDS DIFFICULT TO READ.
Age Brands: NO. 4 / NO.5
Dentition
(6 Mouthed)
0T 5 head
1-2T 1 head
Quality Grades
Very Good 25%
Good 70%
Fair 5%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 75%
Store 25%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 82 head
Slightly Stirry: 6 head
Stirry: 3 head
Crush
Quiet: 74 head
Slightly Stirry: 14 head
Stirry: 3 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
HEIFERS MOSTLY GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK AND YARDS. SOME HEIFERS DID GET AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED WHILST BEING WEIGHED AND ASSESSED, ONCE LET GO INTO MOB MOST APPEARED SETTLED. OVERALL THE TEMPERAMENT OF THESE HEIFERS IS GOOD AND THEY POSE NO PROBLEMS WITH CORRECT USE OF LIVESTOCK HANDLING PRACTICES. ***HAVE NOT BEEN RACE DRAFTED***
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A QUALITY 3 DECK LINE OF PREDOMINANTLY SANTA & SANTA CROSS HEIFERS. HGP WITH SOUND FEET - IDEAL TO BACKGROUND FOR DOMESTIC FEEDER / SLAUGHTER MARKETS OR RETAIN A DRAFT FOR FUTURE BREEDERS. HAVE BEEN BRED ON LIGHTER BREEDER TYPE COUNTRY SOUTH OF WINTON THEY PRESENT IN FORWARD STORE TO FRESH CONDITION AND HAVE DONE WELL TO THIS POINT, SHOULD CONTINUE TO GO FORWARD GIVEN FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS. 6 HEIFERS 400KG + (FULL) AT ASSESSMENT - 5 X MILK & 1 X 2 TOOTH. VERY ODD HEIFER DRIER IN COAT OR LICE RUB MARKS - MOB WOULD BENEFIT FROM AN ANIMAL HEALTH TREATMENT. 2 HEIFERS 6" HORN, 1 HEIFER LONG NAVEL, 1 HEIFER RINGWORM SCARRING HEAD/NECK & 4 HEIFERS SLIGHT CREST FROM HIGHER BOS INDICUS CONTENT (PIC 49-50) - ALL TO BE FACTORED INTO BIDDING. 68 RED OR TAN, 11 CREAMY, 5 BLACK/TAN, 4 BRINDLE, 1 GREY, 1 SILVER & 1 BLACK IN MOB. 4 WHITE MARKINGS HEAD / BODY. ODD HEIFER WEEPING EYES FROM DUST IN YARDS. ***NOTE: VENDOR HAS THE OTHER LOTS SAME SALE***
Assessor
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0447 654 116
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
Vaccinated - 17/04/2025 - SINGVAC 3 YEAR - First Dose
Chemical Residue
CLEAR - NO KNOWN ISSUES
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
"WEONA" HERD MOSTLY CONSISTS OF SANTA CROSS, CHAROLAIS CROSS, DROUGHTMASTER CROSS, DROUGHTMASTER / BRAHMAN CROSS, COMPOSITE & LOW CONTENT BRAHMAN CROSS COWS.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
HEIFERS PREDOMINANTLY BY ROSEVALE, EIDSVOLD, GYRANDA & STRATHMORE SANTA STUDS. USE PHOTOS / VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO BREED DESCRIPTION AND QUALITY GRADE.
Grazing Conditions
MITCHELL / FLINDERS GRASS DOWNS COUNTRY WITH MULGA CREEK FLATS EXPERIENCING ABOVE AVERAGE SEASONAL CONDITIONS.
Returned to: HEIFERS WILL BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY RHODES GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY.
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF OF SURPLUS HEIFERS - HAVE NOT BEEN INTENTIONALLY JOINED HOWEVER CANNOT MAKE ANY CLAIM OR GUARANTEE AS TO THEIR PREGNANCY STATUS.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Other Joining Details
THESE HEIFERS HAVE NOT BEEN INTENTIONALLY JOINED HOWEVER SOME BULLS HAVE BEEN SEEN IN THE MOB SINCE START OF YEAR. HEIFERS NOT PREGNANCY TESTED.
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
Yes, last access to bulls/stags: 06/10/2025
Joining Access Details
HAVE NOT BEEN PREGNANCY TESTED, SOME HEIFERS COULD BE IN CALF - CANNOT MAKE ANY STATEMENT OR GUARANTEE AS TO THE PREGNANCY STATUS OF THESE HEIFERS.
Delivery Period
10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025 (4 days)
Delivery Point
"WEONA" HOUSE YARDS, SITUATED 90KM SOUTH OF WINTON VIA OPALTON ROAD. *NOTE: CATTLE ARE TICK FREE*.
Lat: -22.3913" S Long: 143.0381" E
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Scott Taylor
Mobile 0447 654 116
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
B DOUBLE / ROAD TRAIN ACCESS. APPROX. 75 KM DIRT ROAD TO ACCESS YARDS.
Delivery Comments
CATTLE WILL BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY RHODES GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY.
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED GDL TERMS ARE STRICTLY CBD UNLESS DEBT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY A NOMINATED AGENCY OR AN APPROVED GDL ACCOUNT IS IN PLACE.
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
*NOT TO BE SOLD TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES OF "WEONA" & "BAREEDA" OR LANDHOLDERS WITH PROPERTIES NEIGHBOURING "WEONA" OR "BAREEDA"*
Sale Types
$/Head
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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
Scott Taylor Assessor & Delivery Agent
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