98 Weaned Steers

Lot 140 · TARA, Southern Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Andrew Costello (Level 1 Accredited)
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K & T COOK, WHATASHOW PASTORAL - "KILBURNIE" WILLIS RD, TARA QLD, TARA, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QBTA0559
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
09/12/2025
Live
300.2 kgs
Dressed
144.1 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 48%)
12 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
242 kgs to 354 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
15/12/2025 (5 days)
Live
300.2 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
144.1 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
242 kgs to 354 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 09/12/2025 Sampled: 98 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 L Totals
Dressed Live 3-4
13 110.1 - 130.0 229 - 271 21% 21%
15 130.1 - 150.0 271 - 313 41% 41%
16 150.1 - 160.0 313 - 333 26% 26%
18 160.1 - 180.0 334 - 375 12% 12%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
90 Head Hereford Hereford
8 Head Hereford Hereford Cross
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
5 Polled 2 Horned 89 Tipped 2 Dehorned
Age
9 - 12 Months
Age Brands: 98, No. 5 STEERS
Weaning
Cattle weaned 19/05/2025
YARD WEANED FOR 2 WEEKS THEN TAILED OUT USING MOTORBIKES & DOGS
Quality Grades
Good 100%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 92 head
Slightly Stirry: 6 head
Crush
Quiet: 92 head
Slightly Stirry: 6 head
Paddock
Quiet: 98 head
STEERS HANDLED THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS VERY WELL, WITH ONLY A SMALL % OF STEERS WERE SLIGHTLY UNEASY WHEN UNDER PRESSURE, & IN THE RACE/ CRUSH BUT ONCE RELEASED SETTLED QUICKLY.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , On foot , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A TIDY LINE OF 98 IRONBARK & COOTHARABA HEREFORD WEANER STEERS, PRESENTING IN STRONG STORE CONDITION, STEERS ARE 9-12 MONTHS, SHOWING GOOD FRAME & GROWTH FOR AGE, AFTER A FULL OVERNIGHT CURFEW, HAD A WEIGHT OF 300KGS AT ASSESSMENT, WERE YARD WEANED, HANDLED QUIETLY, & ACCUSTOMED TO BIKES, DOGS & CHOPPER, WITH BIG COMPENSATORY WEIGHT GAINS TO BE HAD THESE STEERS ARE RENOWNED FOR THEIR GROWING ABILITY & ARE IDEAL STEERS TO FEED ON FOR ANY DOMESTIC/ 100 DAY FEEDLOT PROGRAMS OR TAKEN RIGHT THROUGH AS GRASS-FED OX. THIS IS A RUN OUT THE GATE SALE OF A TOTAL OF 196 HEREFORD STEERS BROKEN UP INTO 2 LOTS OF 98 IN THE SAME SALE. *Buyers please note a small percentage of steers with old blight scars not deemed detrimental.* Same vendor has another lot of heavier steers in the same sale as well*
Assessor
Andrew Costello (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0429 485 191
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
STEERS ARE ALL IRONBARK AND COOTHARABA HEREFORD GENETICS
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
IRONBARK AND COOTHARABA HEREFORD BULLS USED OVER HEREFORD COWS
Grazing Conditions
NATIVE & IMPROVED PASTURES AND HAD ACCESS TO AN OATS CROP AT WEANING.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
98 GOOD QUALITY IRONBARK & COOTHARABA HEREFORD WEANER STEERS , WOULD BE IDEAL TO CONTINUE BACKGROUNDING, TO BE TAKEN THROUGH FOR ANY FEEDLOT OR PROCESSOR PROGRAMS.
Delivery Period
15/12/2025 to 17/12/2025 (3 days)
Delivery Point
ON TRUCKS APPROX. 38KMS SOUTH OF TARA , QLD
Lat: -27.2768311" S Long: 150.4574273" E
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $5.00/head
Agent Contact
Andrew Costello
Mobile 0429 485 191
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
ROAD TRAIN ACCESS
Delivery Comments
48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED
Trading Terms
USUAL NUTRIEN TRADING TERMS & CONDITIONS TO APPROVED PURCHASERS, PAYMENT WITHIN 7 DAYS OF DELIVERY, CBA 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.]
Special Conditions
THIS IS A RUN OUT THE GATE SALE OF A TOTAL OF 196 HEREFORD STEERS BROKEN UP INTO 2 LOTS OF 98.
Sale Types
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 127016 · Fri, 12 December 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Andrew Costello Assessor & Delivery Agent
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