166 Heifers

Lot 780 · HUGHENDEN, North Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Tim Salter (Level 1 Accredited)
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RD & LE Westcott - "CATUMNAL", HUGHENDEN, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QKFD0110
Accreditation(s)
EU , LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
09/07/2024
Live
345.2 kgs
Dressed
172.6 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
3 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
260 kgs to 417 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
15/07/2024 (6 days)
Live
327.9 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
172.6 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
247 kgs to 396 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 09/07/2024 Sampled: 166 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
13 110.1 - 130.0 220 - 260 1% 0% 1%
15 130.1 - 150.0 260 - 300 4% 0% 4%
16 150.1 - 160.0 300 - 320 15% 1% 16%
18 160.1 - 180.0 320 - 360 33% 14% 47%
20 180.1 - 200.0 360 - 400 12% 19% 31%
22 200.1 - 220.0 400 - 440 0% 1% 1%
Totals 65% 35% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Very good sound forward store to fresh condition.
Breeds
Sire Dam
36 Head Charolais Charolais Cross
35 Head Charolais Charolais/Santa
19 Head Red Composite Comp/Santa/Charo Comp
18 Head Black Composite Charolais/Santa/Composite
18 Head Angus Angus Cross
14 Head Angus Charolais/Santa/Composite
14 Head Angus Angus/Charolais
12 Head Composite Comp/Santa/Char cross
Ext. Breed
Please see photos & video for more breed clarification. Cow base is traditionally Charolais/Santa Cross base with recent years Rennylea Angus Bulls, Popplewell Composite Bulls & Moongool Charolais Bulls.
Horn Status
108 Polled 2 Horned 1 Tipped 48 Dehorned 7 Scurred
Age
17 - 18.5 Months
Age Breakup: 21st Dec to 15th Feb 23 Drop.
Age Brands: #3
Quality Grades
Very Good 60%
Good 35%
Fair 5%
Temperament
Yards
Docile: 45 head
Quiet: 115 head
Slightly Stirry: 6 head
Crush
Docile: 40 head
Quiet: 117 head
Slightly Stirry: 9 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
An exceptional mob to handle through the yards, walking away self-controlled and calm through gates, minimal effort or push required to load the force, race & crush. 9 heifers were agitated when confined in the crush however stepped out the front calm and quietly. Overall, it is very evident the time and effort that the Vendors have invested into educating these cattle was on display how content, quiet and easily managed through the yards the heifers are.
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs , On foot
Notable Traits
Traits
3 Head Brown/brindles (in the black heifers)
11 Head White markings or underline
Assessor Comments
EU Accredited -166 VGQ Charolais, Santa, Angus cross & Composite Cross Heifers. Heifers are well grown with good weight for age that show good length & constitution ideal as breeder replacements, feedlot or grass fatten. 53 Black, 51 Reds, 36 Char & Char x colours and 26 creamy & greys. Vet preg tested empty.03.07.24. As noted in the temperament section the Catumnal cattle are very quiet and a pleasure to handle evident of the time and effort invested by the Vendors in the education program and breeding selection criteria, these heifers are highly recommended.
Assessor
Tim Salter (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0429 649 693
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 - 02/04/2023 - 7 in 1 - First Dose
Vaccinated - 15/07/2023 - 7 in 1 - Second Dose
Vaccinated - 22/10/2023 - Pesti & Vibrio - First Dose
Vaccinated - 10/12/2023 - Pesti & Vibrio - Second Dose
Eligibilities
Russian Eligible, Saudi Eligible
J-BAS Score
6
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
Vendor bred from a large frame herd of cows predominantly Santa / Charolais cross with a 25% Composite infusion through the cow base using Composite bulls.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
Lightly shaded rolling Mitchell grass downs country supporting a good quality and bulk of Mitchell grass and herbages amongst others.
Returned same
Joining Details
Station Mated bulls put in: 01/02/2024 bulls taken out: 20/04/2024 (80 days)
Bull Breed(s):
Angus
To the vendors best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags aside from stated joining period.
Preg Tested?
Yes, this lot was pregnancy tested, by Miss Anita McNamara (Vet) on 02/07/2024.
166 Head (100%) NDP (or Not Preg Tested).
Certificate Available.
Pregnancy Terms
Other Joining Details
The Catumnal heifers are depastured with bulls as yearling heifers.
Delivery Period
15/07/2024 to 17/07/2024 (3 days)
Delivery Point
"Catumnal" yards 110km Nth West of Muttaburra off the Stamford/Muttaburra Road
Lat: -20.85" S Long: 144.2" 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 $2.00/head
Agent Contact
Tom Cameron
Mobile 0497 113 886
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Dry weather road train access via black soil & dirt.
Delivery Comments
Trucks to load after 9am between 15th & 17th as designated pick up time. Heifers will be mustered into yards morning of delivery. NO DAY LIGHT LOADS
Trading Terms
Intending buyers be advised Elders terms are strictly CBD unless debt can be accepted by a nominated agency or an approved Elders 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.]
Sale Types
$/Head
NLIS Note
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 123570 · Fri, 12 July 2024, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Tom Cameron Delivery Agent
Tim Salter Assessor
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