38 Backgrounder Heifers
Lot 653 · WINTON, Western Queensland
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Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
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WILLIAM G BRITTON - "SANDILA STATION", WINTON, QLD
Lot Id
W B 3
PIC Number(s)
QFWT0122
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
6:00pm 02/06/2026
Time Assessed
8:00am 03/06/2026
Hours off Feed
14 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
03/06/2026
Live
331.8 kgs
Dressed
155.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
Weight Range
250 kgs to 431 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
06/06/2026 (1 day)
Live
331.8 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
155.9 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
250 kgs to 431 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 03/06/2026 Sampled: 38 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
13 110.1 - 130.0 234 - 277 3% 3% 6%
15 130.1 - 150.0 277 - 319 18% 16% 34%
16 150.1 - 160.0 319 - 340 5% 18% 23%
18 160.1 - 180.0 341 - 383 0% 23% 23%
20 180.1 - 200.0 383 - 426 0% 11% 11%
22 200.1 - 220.0 426 - 468 0% 3% 3%
Totals 26% 74% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
HEIFERS ARE IN STRONG STORE TO FORWARD STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING.
Breeds
Sire Dam
8 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
7 Head Santa Gertrudis Angus Cross
5 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster/Brahman
5 Head Brangus Angus Cross
4 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster Cross
3 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa/Hereford
3 Head Charbray Santa Cross
1 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais/Hereford
1 Head Santa Gertrudis Angus/Hereford
1 Head Angus Charolais Cross
Ext. Breed
Note: 7 Santa / Angus cross heifers - 2 best described as Wagyu / Angus cross
Horn Status
23 Polled 3 Horned 10 Dehorned 2 Scurred
Age
8 - 14 Months
Age Breakup: 4 X NO.6 / 34 X NO.5
Age Brands: NOT ALL AGE BRANDED
Weaning
Cattle weaned 22/04/2026
4 HEIFERS WEANED 22/4/26 - BALANCE LAST YEARS WEANERS
Quality Grades
Very Good 40%
Good 55%
Fair 5%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 40%
Store 60%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 34 head
Slightly Stirry: 4 head
Crush
Quiet: 33 head
Slightly Stirry: 5 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
HEIFERS GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK AND DRAFT THROUGH YARDS WITH MOST WORK DONE USING MINIMAL STAFF. ODD HEIFER DID GET SLIGHTLY AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED DURING WEIGHING & ASSESSING. HEIFERS IN THIS LINE HAVE BEEN TAILED OUT AND WALKED DURING THE WEANING PROCESS. OVERALL THE TEMPERAMENT OF THE SANDILA HERD IN GENERAL AND THIS LINE OF HEIFERS IS GOOD. ***HAVE NOT BEEN RACE DRAFTED***
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A QUALITY 1 DECK LINE OF PREDOMINANTLY SANTA, SANTA CROSS & ANGUS CROSS BACKGROUNDER HEIFERS. THEY MOSTLY EXHIBIT GOOD LENGTH, BONE, AND WEIGHT FOR AGE. HGP FREE WITH SOUND FEET, MAKING THEM IDEAL TO BACKGROUND FOR HEAVY FEEDER / SLAUGHTER MARKETS OR RETAIN A DRAFT FOR FUTURE BREEDERS. HEIFERS ARE MOSTLY SHINY IN THE COAT AND HAVE DONE WELL TO THIS POINT AND SHOULD CONTINUE TO BOUNCE AHEAD GIVEN FAVOURABLE SEASONAL CONDITIONS. 4 HEIFERS SHOWING SLIGHT DEGREE OF CREST FROM HIGHER BOS INDICUS CONTENT (SEE VIDEOS) & SEVERAL HEIFERS WEEPING EYES FROM DUST IN YARDS. 2 HEIFERS THICKER BUTT HORN & 1 HEIFER 5" HORN. 19 RED, 13 BLACK, 3 CREAMY, 1 BLACK/TAN, 1 SILVER & 1 BRINDLE IN MOB. 9 WHITE MARKINGS FACE / BODY. **** DELIVERED AT VENDORS EXPENSE TO WINTON / BOULIA SALEYARDS****. NOTE: VENDOR HAS 2 DECKS STEERS SAME SALE.
Assessor
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0447 654 116
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
Chemical Residue
CLEAR - NO KNOWN ISSUES
Vendor Bred
No
Vendor has owned stock for 6-12 months
Stock History
HEIFERS ARE PREDOMINANTLY BY SANTA BULLS. APPROX. 9 HEIFERS ARE OFF PURCHASED COW/CALF UNITS, BALANCE VENDOR BRED. USE PHOTOS / VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO QUALITY GRADE AND BREED MAKE - UP.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
VENDOR BRED HEIFERS ARE PREDOMINANTLY OUT OF SANTA CROSS, SANTA/HEREFORD CROSS, ANGUS CROSS, DROUGHTMASTER & DROUGHTMASTER/BRAHMAN CROSS COWS.
Grazing Conditions
MITCHELL GRASS DOWNS COUNTRY WITH AREAS OF IRONSTONE RIDGES CONTAINING AN ABUNDANCE OF HERBAGES. EXPERIENCING GOOD SEASONAL CONDITIONS.
Returned to: HEIFERS WILL BE HELD IN THE YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY MITCHELL / FLINDERS GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY TO WINTON SALEYARDS.
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF. VERY GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK. WILL SIGN ANY GRASS FED DECLARATIONS IF REQUIRED BY PURCHASER.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Other Joining Details
HAVE NOT BEEN PREGNANCY TESTED
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
Yes, last access to bulls/stags: 01/06/2026
Joining Access Details
HAVE BEEN RUN IN A CONTINUOUSLY JOINED HERD. HAVE NOT BEEN INTENTIONALLY JOINED AND NOTHING APPEARED TO BE SHOWING SIGNS OF CALF, HOWEVER CANNOT GUARANTEE A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF OLDER HEIFERS MAY BE IN EARLY STAGES OF PREGNANCY.
Delivery Period
06/06/2026 to 07/06/2026 (2 days)
Delivery Point
WINTON SALEYARDS OR BOULIA TOWNSHIP.
WINTON QLD 4735
Lat: -22.3905542 / Lng: 143.0412041
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Scott Taylor
Mobile 0447 654 116
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
ROAD TRAIN / B DOUBLE ACCESS. DOUBLE DECK LOADING RAMP COMPLETE WITH LIGHTS FOR 24 HOUR LOADING. ALL WEATHER LOADING.
Delivery Comments
**VENDOR WILL DELIVER AT NO CHARGE TO WINTON SALEYARDS OR BOULIA TOWNSHIP. PURCHASER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS ONCE CATTLE ARE UNLOADED INTO SALEYARDS. VENDOR WILL HAVE CATTLE DELIVERED TO WINTON SALEYARDS BY MID AFTERNOON EITHER ON THE 6/6**
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED GDL WINTON TERMS ARE STRICTLY CDB UNLESS DEBT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY A NOMINATED AGENCY OR AN APPROVES GDL 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.]
Special Conditions
PURCHASER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHARGES INCURRED AT WINTON SALEYARDS ONCE CATTLE ARE UNLOADED.
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 127842 · Fri, 05 June 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Scott Taylor Assessor & Delivery Agent
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