41 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 236 · GOONDIWINDI, Southern Queensland
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Will Claridge (Level 2 Accredited)
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ARETE FARMS - ‘’LOCARNO’’ 2012 WYAGA ROAD QLD 4390, GOONDIWINDI, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QIWM0461
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Verification(s)
Greenham NEVER EVER – This vendor's PIC has been recognised as participating with the Greenham NEVER EVER accreditation program
Time of Last Access to Feed
8:00am 07/09/2026
Time Assessed
9:00am 07/09/2026
Hours off Feed
1 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
07/09/2026
Live
341.4 kgs
Dressed
163.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 48%)
Weight Range
262 kgs to 406 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
14/09/2026 (5 days)
Live
324.3 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
163.9 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
249 kgs to 386 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 07/09/2026 Sampled: 41 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 L Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-4
13 110.1 - 130.0 229 - 271 2% 0% 2%
15 130.1 - 150.0 271 - 313 17% 0% 17%
16 150.1 - 160.0 313 - 333 7% 15% 22%
18 160.1 - 180.0 334 - 375 32% 5% 37%
20 180.1 - 200.0 375 - 417 17% 5% 22%
Totals 75% 25% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
STEERS ARE IN HEALTHY FORWARD STORE CONDITION.
Breeds
Sire Dam
41 Head Angus Angus
Ext. Breed
PLEASE NOTE 1 STEERS SMALL AMOUNT OF SHEATH OR ANGUS X CHARACTERISTIC, NOT CONSIDERED DETRIMENTAL, PLEASE VIEW MEDIA FOR YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION.
Horn Status
41 Polled
Age
16 - 22 Months
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 34 head
Slightly Stirry: 7 head
Crush
Quiet: 5 head
Slightly Stirry: 36 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
STEERS ASSSESSED WELL THROUGH RACE AND CRUSH, ONLY BECOMING UNSETTLED WHEN PRESSURED WHEN HANDLED ON ENTRY AND EXIT TO STOCK YARDS FROM PADDOCK.
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs
Notable Traits
Traits
10 Head Old rubbing marks on points of steer. NCD
5 Head Small amount of winter clover burr on points. NCD
2 Head Very light - Scarred eye. NCD
Assessor Comments
BUYERS 41 ANGUS X ANGUS STEERS PRESENTING IN HEALTHY STORE CONDITION, ASSESSING AS MEDIUM TO LARGER FRAME. MOST OF THESE STEERS ARE SOUTHERN BRED ANGUS ARTICLES. STEERS HAVE BEEN GRAZING ON SHORT NATIVE PASTURES FOR MAJORITY OF THEIR TRADE TIME. THEREFOR COULD OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL PURCHASER COMPENSATORY WEIGHT-GAIN, IF GIVEN THE CORRECT NUTRITIONAL OPPORTUNITY. A TALE HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR BUYER APPEAL. A GOOD RUN OF ANGUS STEERS THAT ARE IN AN IDEAL WEIGHT SPEC FOR BACKGROUNDER TRADING. THE PORTION OF VENDOR BRED STEERS IN THIS OFFERING MAY BE SUITABLE FOR GRASS FED-ANTIBIOTIC FREE MARKETS, VENDOR IS ALSO REGISTERED IN THE ‘NEVER EVER’ GREENHAMS GRASS PROGRAM.
Assessor
Will Claridge (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
Health Treatments
Drenched - 07/05/2026 - NITROMEC
Vaccinated - 07/05/2026 - 5IN1 - Second Dose
Vendor Bred
No
Vendor has owned stock for 6-12 months
Stock History
THESE SOUTHERN BRED STEERS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FROM SOUTHERN NSW FEATURE STORE SALES EALIER IN THE YEAR AS VERY YOUNG WEANED STEER CALVES. NOTE THERE IS A PERCENTAGE OF VENDOR VRED STEERS IN THIS OFFERING ALSO.
Lifetime Traceable
Unknown
Grazing Conditions
SHORT WINTER OATS CROP & NATIVE PASTURE.
Returned same
Delivery Period
14/09/2026 to 18/09/2026 (5 days)
Delivery Point
‘’LOCARNO STOCK YARDS’’ 60KM EAST OF GOONDIWINDI ON THE WYAGA ROAD.
GOONDIWINDI QLD 4390
Lat: -28.5424479 / Lng: 150.3012655
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Will Claridge
Mobile 0428 754 608
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Delivery Comments
48 HOURS NOTICE PRIOR TO DELIVERY, NOT ALL WET WEATHER ACCESS.
Trading Terms
APL BIRCH RURAL TERMS- 7 DAYS PAYMENT TERMS TO PRE APPROVED PURCHASERS, ALL OTHERS CBD.
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
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 128742 · Fri, 11 September 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Will Claridge Assessor & Delivery Agent
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