68 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 654 · WINTON, Western Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
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WILLIAM G BRITTON - "SANDILA STATION", WINTON, QLD
Lot Id
W B 3 / A 3 LAZY A
PIC Number(s)
QFWT0122
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
9:00pm 02/06/2026
Time Assessed
7:00am 03/06/2026
Hours off Feed
10 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
03/06/2026
Live
360.6 kgs
Dressed
169.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
Weight Range
303 kgs to 433 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
06/06/2026 (1 day)
Live
353.3 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
169.5 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
297 kgs to 424 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 03/06/2026 Sampled: 68 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 277 - 319 7% 1% 8%
16 150.1 - 160.0 319 - 340 10% 1% 11%
18 160.1 - 180.0 341 - 383 37% 25% 62%
20 180.1 - 200.0 383 - 426 12% 6% 18%
22 200.1 - 220.0 426 - 468 0% 1% 1%
Totals 66% 34% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
STEERS ARE IN STRONG STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING.
Breeds
Sire Dam
15 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
9 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster Cross
8 Head Santa Gertrudis Composite
7 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa/Hereford
7 Head Santa Gertrudis Angus Cross
5 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais Cross
5 Head Santa Gertrudis Brahman Cross
4 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster/Brahman
4 Head Wagyu Angus Cross
4 Head Charbray Santa Cross
Ext. Breed
Note: 7 Santa / Composite best described as follows - 3 x Santa / Braford cross, 2 x Santa / Speckle Park cross, 1 Santa / Angus/Hereford cross, 1 Santa / Shorthorn cross & 1 Brahman / Droughtmaster cross. See photos.
Horn Status
30 Polled 15 Horned 4 Tipped 12 Dehorned 7 Scurred
Age
8 - 15 Months
Age Breakup: 4 X NO. 6 & 64 X NO.5 - TAGGED ONLY FOR AGE IDENTIFICATION.
Age Brands: NOT AGE BRANDED
Weaning
Cattle weaned 22/04/2026
6 STEERS WEANED 22/4/26 - BALANCE LAST YEARS WEANERS
Quality Grades
Very Good 35%
Good 55%
Fair 10%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 62 head
Slightly Stirry: 5 head
Stirry: 1 head
Crush
Quiet: 58 head
Slightly Stirry: 9 head
Stirry: 1 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
STEERS GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK AND DRAFT THROUGH YARDS WITH MOST WORK DONE USING MINIMAL STAFF. ODD STEER DID GET SLIGHTLY AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED DURING WEIGHING & ASSESSING. STEERS 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 STEERS IS MOSTLY GOOD. ***HAVE NOT BEEN RACE DRAFTED***
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A QUALITY 2 DECK LINE OF PREDOMINANTLY SANTA & SANTA CROSS BACKGROUNDER STEERS. HGP FREE WITH SOUND FEET, MAKING THEM IDEAL TO BACKGROUND FOR HEAVY FEEDER / SLAUGHTER MARKETS. STEERS EXHIBIT FRAME WITHOUT EXCESS CONDITION POSSIBLY DUE TO HEAVY BUFFALO FLY PRESENCE. WILL BOUNCE AHEAD WITH AN ANIMAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS. APPROX. 25 STEERS ARE EITHER OFF PURCHASED COW / CALF UNITS OR PTIC COWS WITH BREED & BLOODLINES UNKNOWN - USE PHOTOS / VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO BREED MAKE UP. 2 FAMILY BRANDS / EARMARKS INCLUDED. STEERS NOT YEAR NUMBERED - 100% MILK TOOTH. 9 STEERS SHOWING SOME DEGREE OF CREST FROM HIGHER BOS INDICUS CONTENT (PIC 38-41 + VIDEOS). 5 STEERS 5"/6" HORN, 5 STEERS THICKER BUTT HORN, 1 STEER SMALL LUMP NAVEL (PIC 36) & 1 STEER LATER CUT SHOWING STRONGER MALE CHARACTERISTICS - NOT STAG (PIC 42) - ALL TO BE FACTORED INTO BIDDING. 42 RED OR TAN, 13 BLACK, 7 CREAMY, 3 BRINDLE, 2 SPECKLE & 1 ROAN IN MOB. 16 WHITE MARKINGS FACE / BODY. ODD STEER WEEPING EYES FROM DUST IN YARDS. **DELIVERED AT VENDORS EXPENSE TO WINTON / BOULIA SALEYARDS**. NOTE: VENDOR HAS 1 DECK HEIFERS 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
VENDOR BRED STEERS ARE PREDOMINANTLY BY SANTA BULLS. APPROX. 25 STEERS ARE OFF PURCHASED COW/CALF UNITS OR PTIC COWS. 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 STEERS ARE PREDOMINANTLY OUT OF SANTA CROSS, SANTA/HEREFORD CROSS, ANGUS CROSS, DROUGHTMASTER, DROUGHTMASTER/BRAHMAN CROSS & 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: STEERS 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 OF STEERS. VERY GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK. WILL SIGN ANY GRASS FED DECLARATIONS IF REQUIRED BY PURCHASER.
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 DELIVER CATTLE TO WINTON SALEYARDS BY MID AFTERNOON EITHER ON THE 6/6 OR 7/6**
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
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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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