128 Backgrounder Heifers
Lot 109 · LONGREACH, Western Queensland
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William Beirne (Level 2 Accredited)
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PJ & CR Britton - Longreach Pastoral College, Longreach, QLD., LONGREACH, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QILR0290
Time of Last Access to Feed
6:00pm 11/09/2026
Time Assessed
11:00am 12/09/2026
Hours off Feed
17 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
12/09/2026
Live
342.7 kgs
Dressed
171.3 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
Weight Range
255 kgs to 478 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
18/09/2026 (4 days)
Live
333.8 kgs based on -3% Del. Adj.
Dressed
172.1 kgs
Live weight gain 0.3 kgs/day
Weight Range
249 kgs to 465 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 12/09/2026 Sampled: 128 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 13% 2% 15%
16 150.1 - 160.0 300 - 320 5% 11% 16%
18 160.1 - 180.0 320 - 360 14% 16% 30%
20 180.1 - 200.0 360 - 400 0% 28% 28%
22 200.1 - 220.0 400 - 440 1% 8% 9%
24 220.1 - 240.0 440 - 480 0% 1% 1%
Totals 34% 66% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
NIL FAT SCORE 1 CATTLE
Breeds
Sire Dam
102 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Gertrudis
21 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
3 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa/Brahman
2 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa/Shorthorn
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
98 Polled 2 Horned 15 Dehorned 13 Scurred
Age
12 - 20 Months
Age Breakup: HEIFERS WERE AGED BRANDED WITH A NUMBER 5 BRAND. 3 X HEAD WERE IDENTIFIED WITH A NUMBER 4 BRAND THAT WERE MOUTHED - 2 X HEAD WERE MILK TOOTH AND 1 HEAD JUST CRACKING 2 TOOTH.
Age Brands: 5, 4
Dentition
(10 Mouthed)
0T 9 head
1-2T 1 head
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 126 head
Slightly Stirry: 2 head
Crush
Quiet: 123 head
Slightly Stirry: 5 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Heifers worked through the race well at assessment with the odd head stirring up when applied pressure but then settled down once back with the mob. Heifers flowed through the yards with ease.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes
Assessor Comments
BUYERS, 128 HEAD (4 DECKS) OF SANTA & SANTA CROSS HEIFERS. PRESENTS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO FATTEN OR JOIN TO THE BULL OF YOUR CHOICE. RANGING FROM 255 - 478 KGS TO AVERAGE 342KG AT ASSESSMENT. BRED FROM GOOD QUALITY SANTA BULLS OVER BIG FRAMED SANTA AND SANTA CROSS COWS. PREG TESTED NOT DETECTABLE BY A CONTRACTOR. PLEASE VIEW PHOTOS TO SATISFY QUALITY OF THE CATTLE AND BREED DESCRIPTION. PLEASE NOTE RUN HAS A TOTAL OF 256 HEAD AND BEING OFFERED AS EVEN RUN OF 128 HEAD (4 DECKS) OUT OF THE GATE. PLEASE NOTE THE VENDOR ALSO HAS ADDITIONAL LOTS IN THE SAME SALE.
Assessor
William Beirne (Level 2 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
Stock History
HEIFERS WERE BRED, WEANED & GRAZED ON COUNTRY WEST OF WINTON BEFORE BEING TRUCKED TO ROSEBANK YARDS
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
BRED FROM GOOD QUALITY SANTA BULLS OVER BIG FRAMED SANTA AND SANTA CROSS COWS
Grazing Conditions
HEIFERS HAVE BEEN RUNNING ON DRIED MITCHELL, FLINDERS, BUFFEL AND SEASONAL HERBAGES
Returned to: DRIED MITCHELL GRASSES, HERBAGE AND GIDGEE BURR
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF OF HEIFERS. OPTIONS TO USE AS BREEDERS OR TO FATTEN
Joining Details
Not Station Mated 100% Pregnancy Tested Not Detectable
Other Joining Details
HEIFERS HAVE BEEN PREGNANCY TESTED NOT DETECTABLE BY A CONTRACTOR
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
Delivery Period
18/09/2026 to 23/09/2026 (6 days)
Delivery Point
On Farm, Longreach Pastoral College QLD. Approx 3km East of Centre of Longreach town
LONGREACH QLD 4730
Lat: -23.4403125 / Lng: 144.2506199
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
William Beirne
Mobile 0488 207 837
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Delivery Comments
Please contact the delivery agent for further details
Trading Terms
NUTRIEN STANDARD TERMS OF TRADE. 7 DAY PAYMENT TO APPROVED PERSONS. CBD 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 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 128743 · Fri, 18 September 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
William Beirne Assessor & Delivery Agent
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