103 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 473 · ST GEORGE, Southern Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Andrew Wilkie (Level 1 Accredited)
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LJ HENNESSY & WD KNIGHTS FAMILY TRUST - "Boondock" 15986 Carnarvon Hwy, ST GEORGE, QLD
Lot Id
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PIC Number(s)
QABL0462
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
6:00am 25/03/2026
Time Assessed
10:00am 25/03/2026
Hours off Feed
4 hours

Average Weight
At Assessment
25/03/2026
Live
314.9 kgs
Dressed
144.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 46%)
Weight Range
245 kgs to 359 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
30/03/2026 (3 days)
Live
302.2 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
146.3 kgs
Live weight gain 0.8 kgs/day
Weight Range
236 kgs to 344 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 25/03/2026 Sampled: 103 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2
13 110.1 - 130.0 239 - 283 14% 14%
15 130.1 - 150.0 283 - 326 36% 36%
16 150.1 - 160.0 326 - 348 36% 36%
18 160.1 - 180.0 348 - 391 14% 14%
Totals 100% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Cattle are in good strong store condition. No issues with transport are anticipated if normal industry practices are followed.
Breeds
Sire Dam
46 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster Cross
32 Head Angus Droughtmaster/Angus
22 Head Angus Droughtmaster Cross
3 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster/Brahman
Ext. Breed
Soft crossbred flatback steers. Three steers just show a little more content with 51 - 75% Bos Indicus content.
Horn Status
72 Polled 5 Horned 14 Dehorned 12 Scurred
Age
15 - 17 Months
Age Breakup: Oct - Dec 2024 Drop steers
Age Brands: #5
Quality Grades
Very Good 27%
Good 70%
Fair 3%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 103 head
Crush
Quiet: 99 head
Slightly Stirry: 4 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
These steers were good to handle both in crush and the larger yards. In the crush just four steers would not fully settle in the crush and exited the crush quickly. In the bigger yards they were were very settled and were a pleasure to handle and assess.
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A mostly good to very good quality line of vendor bred backgrounder steers. These steers are normally taken through to export feeder weights and sold to local feedlots. However the summer season has meant they just havent got going. Rain a month ago has meant they have chased a green pick but they have really started to put weight back on in the past two weeks. They are nice and healthy and with frame and very little condition they are primed to add weight quickly. They are a nice soft crossbred breed type with just three steers showing a very small degree of hump and would very likely go into a flatback program. Active pink eye was observed in some heifers in the same mob while assessing and the steers will be rechecked prior to loading. Ideal steers to put away for pasture or an oats crop.
Assessor
Andrew Wilkie (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0427 011 608
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
WHP/ESI
Cattle are within a Withholding Period or Export Slaughter Interval for: Inverlab Ivomectin as of 13/03/2026 for 28 days
Health Treatments
Vaccinated - 18/02/2025 - 5 in 1 - First Dose
Vaccinated - 15/04/2025 - 5 in 1 - Second Dose
Vendor Bred
Yes
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
Vendor bred. Bulls are a mix of Hanigan (NSW) Angus, Medway Droughtmaster and Clonlara Composite bulls over Droughmaster, DM x and Ang/Droughtmaster cows.
Grazing Conditions
Grazing buffell grass pasture. Rain a month ago has put some green in the feed and they are moving ahead nicely.
Returned same
Delivery Period
30/03/2026 to 02/04/2026 (4 days)
Delivery Point
"Boondock" yards approx 45km north of St George off the Carnarvon Hwy. Yards located 4km in off Hway
ST GEORGE QLD 4487
Lat: -28.0385093 / Lng: 148.58193600000004
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 $4.00/head
Agent Contact
Andrew Wilkie
Mobile 0427 011 608
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
4km of gravel / formed road into the yards and wet weather would delay loading.
Delivery Comments
Min 48 Hrs notice required please and delivery is only available during daylight hours.
Trading Terms
OLM Pty Ltd trade terms apply to all StockInsure Approved purchasers. Non approved purchasers will need to nominate a Stockinsure approved agency to accept the debt or CBD will apply. All OLM credit conditions must be met prior to 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 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 127832 · Fri, 27 March 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 6:00 AM · NT 7:30 AM · QLD 8:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Andrew Wilkie Assessor & Delivery Agent
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