160 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 440 · TORRENS CREEK, North Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Phillip Avery (Level 1 Accredited)
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SMITH PASTORAL - Springhill Station approx. 17km West of Torrens Creek., TORRENS CREEK, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QEFD0208
Time of Last Access to Feed
6:00pm 22/03/2026
Time Assessed
10:00am 23/03/2026
Hours off Feed
16 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
23/03/2026
Live
258.9 kgs
Dressed
129.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
Weight Range
202 kgs to 400 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
29/03/2026 (4 days)
Live
251.0 kgs based on -4% Del. Adj.
Dressed
130.7 kgs
Live weight gain 0.5 kgs/day
Weight Range
196 kgs to 386 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 23/03/2026 Sampled: 160 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 3 L Totals
Dressed Live 3-6 7-9
11 90.1 - 110.0 180 - 220 9% 0% 9%
13 110.1 - 130.0 220 - 260 45% 3% 48%
15 130.1 - 150.0 260 - 300 27% 4% 31%
16 150.1 - 160.0 300 - 320 4% 0% 4%
18 160.1 - 180.0 320 - 360 6% 0% 6%
20 180.1 - 200.0 360 - 400 1% 0% 1%
22 200.1 - 220.0 400 - 440 1% 0% 1%
Totals 93% 7% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
51 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster Cross
36 Head Angus Brahman Cross
33 Head Brahman Brahman Cross
30 Head Charolais Brahman Cross
10 Head Red Angus Brahman Cross
Ext. Breed
Xbred and BrahmanX Steers bred using Brahman, BrahmanX and Cross bred Cows. Please see photos and video to satisfy breed breakup. Mostly flatback cattle.
Horn Status
48 Polled 112 Dehorned
Age
9 - 18 Months
Age Breakup: nO.5S
Dentition
(10 Mouthed)
0T 10 head
Weaning
Cattle weaned 02/12/2025
Yard weaned and tailed out with dogs and motorbikes
Quality Grades
Excellent 10%
Very Good 78%
Good 10%
Fair 2%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 100%
Temperament
Yards
Docile: 90 head
Quiet: 60 head
Slightly Stirry: 10 head
Crush
Docile: 90 head
Quiet: 60 head
Slightly Stirry: 10 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Steers handled through the yards with ease. Odd steer stirred up however settled once back in the mob. Steers have been weaned since December and came back through the yards well.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs
Assessor Comments
160 Good Quality Crossbred and BrahmanX No.5 Steers. After being in the yards overnight on water the steers weighed from 202-400kg to ave. 258kg. With the large majority ranging from 220-340kg. Of the percentage mouth all were milk tooth. The steers are in store to forward store condition and have been grazing on Desert uplands Native and Improved pasture, these steers will explode once on better quality feed. They are HGP FREE. Approx. breed breakup: 32% Droughtmaster; 22% BrahmanX; 18% CharolaisX; 22% AngusX; 6% Red Angus Cross. Majority of the steers are flat back, with small percentage of high grade Brahman and a percentage of steers with slight hump. (please see video and photos) There is the odd steer with fly rub marks, not considered detrimental. Vendor has pre treated the steers with Baymec at assessment. Ideal Steers to grow out to heavy feeder or grass fed bullocks. Vendor will Guarantee steers clear the dip.
Assessor
Phillip Avery (Level 1 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
WHP/ESI
Cattle are within a Withholding Period or Export Slaughter Interval for: Baymec as of 23/03/2026 for 42 days
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
Bred out of medium and large framed Brahman and Xbred cows using using good quality bulls.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
Native and improved desert uplands grasses and summer herbages.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Annual turnoff of weaner steers
Delivery Period
29/03/2026 to 02/04/2026 (5 days)
Delivery Point
Springhill House Yards. 26lm North West of Torrens Creek. 98Km East of Hughenden.
TORRENS CREEK QLD 4816
Lat: -20.7713847 / Lng: 145.0146635
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Clearing Point
On farm with certified clearing dip
Agent Contact
Phillip Avery
Mobile 0428 779 780
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Dry weather conditions only.
Delivery Comments
24 Hours Notice Required for mustering etc.
Trading Terms
Payment due within 7 days of delivery to approved purchasers. All other CBD or via a registered settling agent.
Movement Restrict.
Cattle Located in Tick area, Steers have been pre treated with Baymec and assessment and Vendor Guarantees cattle will clear. Either on Farm Clearing or through Dip in Hughenden [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
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