96 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 101 · EMERALD, Central Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Lachlan Spry (Level 3 Accredited)
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J.C.&J.W GRAHAM - "WITHERSFIELD STATION" WITHERSFIELD, 4702., ANAKIE, QLD
Lot Id
G5N
PIC Number(s)
QGEE0169
Accreditation(s)
EU , Organic (4248)
Time of Last Access to Feed
6:00pm 22/02/2026
Time Assessed
9:00am 23/02/2026
Hours off Feed
15 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
23/02/2026
Live
325.3 kgs
Dressed
175.7 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 54%)
Weight Range
285 kgs to 392 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
02/03/2026 (5 days)
Live
320.4 kgs based on -1.5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
175.7 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
281 kgs to 386 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 23/02/2026 Sampled: 96 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
16 150.1 - 160.0 278 - 296 0% 9% 9%
18 160.1 - 180.0 296 - 333 4% 51% 55%
20 180.1 - 200.0 334 - 370 1% 30% 31%
22 200.1 - 220.0 371 - 407 0% 5% 5%
Totals 5% 95% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
CATTLE PRESENT STRONG AND FIT.
Breeds
Sire Dam
72 Head Brangus Brangus
24 Head Angus Brangus
Ext. Breed
VENDORS HAVE BEEN USING ANGUS & BRANGUS SIRES FOR THE PAST 50 YEARS, THE CURRENT ANGUS BULLS FROM "FURRACABAD" & "BOORAMOOKA" STUDS, THE BRANGUS PORTION SELECTED WITHERSFIELD STATION SIRES.
Horn Status
18 Polled 5 Horned 71 Dehorned 2 Scurred
Age
14 - 19 Months
Age Breakup: ALL YEAR BRAND NO 5. A SMALL SAMPLE OF THE OLDER STEERS WERE ALL MOUTHED MILK-TOOTH.
Age Brands: NO. 5.
Quality Grades
Good 50%
Fair 40%
Plain 10%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 85%
Store 15%
Muscle Score
C 30%
D 70%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 90 head
Slightly Stirry: 6 head
Crush
Quiet: 70 head
Slightly Stirry: 20 head
Stirry: 6 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
A DRAFT THAT HAVE HAD PLENTY OF EDUCATION, HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WEANED AND OVERALL VERY EASY TO WORK AND HANDLE.
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs , Horses , On foot , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A NUMBER OF OPTIONS PRESENT THEMSELVES WITH THIS DRAFT OF 96 BACKGROUNDER STEERS RANGING FROM 285-392KG, TO AVERAGE AN ESTIMATED 320KG, CARRYING THE ADDED ADVANTAGE OF ORGANIC CERTIFICATION AND E.U. ACCREDITATION. THEY HAVE A STRONG VENDOR HISTORY OF GROWING OUT TO QUALITY TRADE CARCASES ON GRASS AND SHOULD CONTINUE TO PROGRESS QUICKLY THROUGH TO FEEDLOT ENTRY WEIGHT OR TRADE SLAUGHTER WEIGHT ON AN IMPROVED NUTRITIONAL LEVEL OF PASTURE OR CROP. THESE STEERS ARE PROVEN PERFORMERS, BRED ON FOREST GRAZING COUNTRY AND NOW STARTING TO COME FORWARD, SHOWING A SHINE IN THEIR COATS WITH NO EXCESS BLOOM AND WELL POSITIONED TO POWER AHEAD FROM THIS STAGE. THE VENDORS WILL DELIVER TO THE EMERALD SALEYARDS AND CAN PRESENT THE CATTLE CLEAR OF THE DIP FOR TICK-FREE COUNTRY NON-ORGANIC BUYERS. PLEASE NOTE FOR TICK-FREE BUYERS THAT, DUE TO THEIR ORGANIC STATUS, THE CATTLE HAVE NEVER BEEN MAINTAINED TICK FREE, AND THE CLEARING PROCESS MAY REQUIRE THE CATTLE TO BE HELD IN HAND FOR 7 TO 14 DAYS.
Assessor
Lachlan Spry (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
Cattle not tagged at time of assessment, and will be tagged prior to delivery
Stock History
ALL VENDOR BRED FROM A LARGE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS BREEDING HERD IN WHICH ANGUS & BRANGUS BULLS HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY USED FOR THE PAST 50 YEARS.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
ANGUS BULLS IN THE HERD HAVE BEEN SOURCED ON "FURRACABAD" & BOORAMOOKA" BLOODLINES, THE BRANGUS SIRES SELECTIVELY SOURCED FROM THE WITHERSFIELD HERD.
Grazing Conditions
BRED & GROWN ON IRONBARK RANGE FOREST COUNTRY, WHICH FROM THEIR BIRTH, HAS EXPERIENCED ABOVE AVERAGE SEASONAL CONDITIONS. THEY WILL BE RETURNED TO FRESH BUFFEL GRASS PASTURE HOLDING PADDOCKS ADJACENT TO THE DELIVERY POINT.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
A GOOD QUALITY B-DOUBLE CONSIGNMENT OF ALL YEAR BRAND NO 5 STEERS, WITH GOOD HEALTHY COATS, AND REALLY NOW STARTING TO FORGE AHEAD AS WE NEAR THE PEAK OF THE SEASON.
Delivery Period
02/03/2026 to 03/03/2026 (2 days)
Delivery Point
EMERALD SALEYARDS.
Lat: -23.5242747 / Lng: 148.1582907
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Clearing Point
Clearing facility (Vendor to transport to clearing facility)
EMERALD SALEYARDS. FOR TICK FREE BUYERS THE VENDOR WILL DELIVER CLEAR OF THE EMERALD SALEYARDS CLEARING DIP, AND ORAGANIC BUYERS THAT ARE UNABLE TO TRANSHIP AT EMERALD, FREIGHT CHARGES WILL BE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FROM THE EMERALD YARDS ONLY ONWARDS.
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $0.00/head
Agent Contact
Lachlan Spry
Mobile 0438 873 493
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
ALL WEATHER ACCESS FROM EMERALD YARDS.
Trading Terms
NORMAL RBV RURAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO APPROVED BIDDERS, WITH FULL PAYMENT TO BE MADE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF DELIVERY. CASH BEFORE DELIVERY TO ALL OTHERS.
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
$/Head
NLIS Note
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 127051 · Fri, 27 February 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
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