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Assessor Comments
Andrew Holt (Level 1 Accredited)
account_box Vendor
A/c
C & S HUDSON & MARANOA DOWNS GRAZING -
"MARANOA DOWNS", MITCHELL, QLD
Lot Id
CH SYMBOL BRAND & JH SYMBOL BRAND
PIC Number(s)
QFMZ0257
Accreditation(s)
LPA
scale Weights
Time of Last Access to Feed
12:00pm 04/08/2026
Time Assessed
12:00am 05/08/2026
Hours off Feed
12 hours
Average Weight
At Assessment
05/08/2026
Live
244.3 kgs
Dressed
122.2 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
Weight Range
205 kgs to 320 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
10/08/2026 (4 days)
Live
244.3 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
122.2 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
205 kgs to 320 kgs Liveweight at delivery
| Assessment: Individual on 05/08/2026 Sampled: 80 Head (100%) | |||||||||
| Weight Class | Weight Range | Fat Scores | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Totals | ||||||||
| Dressed | Live | 3-6 | |||||||
| 11 | 90.1 - 110.0 | 180 - 220 | 20% | 20% | |||||
| 13 | 110.1 - 130.0 | 220 - 260 | 58% | 58% | |||||
| 15 | 130.1 - 150.0 | 260 - 300 | 21% | 21% | |||||
| 16 | 150.1 - 160.0 | 300 - 320 | 1% | 1% | |||||
| Totals | 100% | 100% | |||||||
fact_check Assessed
Breeds
| Sire | Dam | |
|---|---|---|
| 44 Head | Angus | Angus Cross |
| 15 Head | Limousin | Limousin Cross |
| 8 Head | Angus | Droughtmaster Cross |
| 5 Head | Limousin | Droughtmaster Cross |
| 4 Head | Angus | Limousin Cross |
| 4 Head | Simmental | Angus Cross |
Ext. Breed
WHILST THE HUDSON FAMILY COWS DID ORIGINATE FROM A DROUGHTMASTER BASE, THERE HAS BEEN MANY YEARS OF EURO AND BRITISH GENETICS INTRODUCED. WITH COWS NOW BEING BEST DESCRIBED AS A HERD OF VERY SOFT FLATBACK CROSS BRED COWS.
Horn Status
54 Polled
26 Dehorned
Age
5 - 8 Months
Age Breakup: NUMBER 6'S
Age Brands: NUMBER 6's
Weaning
Cattle weaned
05/08/2026
YARD WEANED AND EDUCATED.
Quality Grades
Excellent 10%
Very Good 65%
Good 25%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 65%
Store 35%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet:
77 head
Slightly Stirry:
3 head
Crush
Quiet:
76 head
Slightly Stirry:
4 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
VENDORS SPEND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME ON OVERALL HERD TEMPERAMENT. CATTLE ARE NATURALLY QUIET. COME HIGHLY RECOMMENED FROM A TEMPERAMENT POINT OF VIEW.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes)
,
Bikes
,
Dogs
,
Horses
Assessor Comments
BUYERS, HERE PRESENTS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE 2 DECKS OF HIGH PERFORMING HEIFERS FROM THE RENOWNED "MARANOA DOWNS" HERD. THESE HEIFERS ARE BEST DESCRIBED AS MAINLY GOOD TO VERY GOOD QUALITY, GOOD BONE, STRUCTURE AND CONFIRMATION. RANGING FROM 205-320KG TO AVERAGE 244 KG. HEIFERS THAT WILL MAKE A TRADE FEEDER OR HEAVY HEIFER OR TAKE ONTO KILL IN NO TIME. THESE HEIFERS WERE BRED USING GOOD QUALITY ANGUS, SIMMENTAL AND LIMOUSIN BULLS OUT OF A SOFT DROUGHTMASTER/EURO/BRITISH CROSS COW. PLEASE NOTE IN BREED BREAKUP LIMOUSIN REFERS TO BOTH BLACK AND APRICOT BULLS. CATTLE COME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Assessor
Andrew Holt (Level 1 Accredited)
Parallel Assessed By : Charlie Dudgeon
history History & Management
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
Vaccinated - 01/04/2026 - 5 in 1 - First Dose
Chemical Residue
NIL KNOWN
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
VENDOR BRED BY THE HUDSON FAMILY. HIGHLY REGARDED LARGE SCALE BREEDER OPERATION
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
Grazing Conditions
COWS AND WEANERS HAVE BEEN RUNING OF LATE ON DRY BUFFEL, LOW MULGA AND NATURAL GRASSES.
Returned to: HEIFERS WILL REMAIN IN YARDS ON HAY UNTIL TIME OF DELIVERY. HEIFERS WILL HAVE HAD AMPLE YARD EDUCATION. HEIFERS ARE NATURALLY VERY QUIET AS IT IS.
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF OF WEANERS
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
local_shipping Delivery
Delivery Period
10/08/2026 to 12/08/2026
(3 days)
Delivery Point
"MARANOA DOWNS" 135 KM NW St George. 100 KM S Mitchell.
MITCHELL QLD 4465
Lat: -26.4845732 / Lng: 147.9762859
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Andrew Holt
Mobile
0427 088 996
Email
[email protected]
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
ROAD TRAIN ACCESS
Delivery Comments
24 HOURS NOTICE PLEASE
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.]
Special Conditions
NOT TO BE SOLD TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES
Sale Types
$/Head
NLIS Note
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 128737
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Fri,
07 August 2026,
9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM
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NT 8:30 AM
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QLD 9:00 AM
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SA 8:30 AM
Andrew Holt
Assessor & Delivery Agent
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