87 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 679 · MITCHELL, Southern Queensland
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Peter Elmes (Level 1 Accredited)
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Maranoa River Organics - McKinlay Forestvale Rd Mitchell, MITCHELL, QLD
Lot Id
bang tail
PIC Number(s)
QIBR0005
Accreditation(s)
EU , Organic (12703) , USDA NOP Organic GAP certified Teys Grassland Acc EU accredited
Time of Last Access to Feed
8:00am 02/06/2026
Time Assessed
4:00pm 02/06/2026
Hours off Feed
8 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
02/06/2026
Live
362.0 kgs
Dressed
191.8 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 53%)
Weight Range
311 kgs to 400 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
07/06/2026 (3 days)
Live
356.7 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
192.9 kgs
Live weight gain 0.5 kgs/day
Weight Range
307 kgs to 394 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 02/06/2026 Sampled: 87 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 Totals
Dressed Live 3-6
18 160.1 - 180.0 302 - 340 17% 17%
20 180.1 - 200.0 340 - 377 52% 52%
22 200.1 - 220.0 378 - 415 31% 31%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
27 Head Santa Gertrudis Simmental
25 Head Simmental Angus
8 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Gertrudis
7 Head Simmental Red Angus
5 Head Santa Gertrudis Shorthorn
5 Head Simmental Shorthorn
4 Head Santa Gertrudis Tuli
3 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais
2 Head Angus Santa Gertrudis
1 Head Angus Charolais
Ext. Breed
breed % breakup may change due to run out the gate draft.
Horn Status
42 Polled 1 Tipped 44 Dehorned
Age
15 - 18 Months
Age Brands: 100% #5''s
Dentition
(10 Mouthed)
0T 10 head
Quality Grades
Very Good 60%
Good 40%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 84 head
Slightly Stirry: 3 head
Crush
Quiet: 84 head
Slightly Stirry: 3 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Steers worked well through yards and were a pleasure to handle with only a couple becoming slightly agitated in the crush but settled quickly once returned to the mob
Handled With
Bikes , On foot
Assessor Comments
Buyers a rare opportunity presents itself to secure a run of store condition ,Vendorbred steers that tick all the boxes EU, USDA,NOP ORGANIC , GAP certified and Teys Grassland accredited .These steers are out of large framed Santa ,Simmental Angus cross cows by Santa ,Simmental and Angus bulls ,they show good bone and frame and present in store condition due to a very dry summer/autumn period with big compensatory gains to be had. Ideally suited to take through to the Lucrative Organic feeder or slaughter market or alternatively for the conventional buyer to go through to grass bullocks as no grain or Hgp to suit all premium markets. The Maranoa River cattle have a great reputation with repeat buyers when normally taken through to slaughter weights but unfortunately due to failing season they have come to the market as backgrounders. Please note this is a 3 deck line drafted as a run out the gate of 6 deck line. Two steers observed with one cloudy eye from old blight scar and one with horn on one side (still well inside ear) Vendor has 2 decks heavier brothers this sale.
Assessor
Peter Elmes (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0428 666 546
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
Vendor Bred
Yes
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
Hayed off short Buffel & native pastures with small green shoots following recent rain
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Regretful sale of steers that would normally be taken through to heavy Organic weights
Delivery Period
07/06/2026 to 09/06/2026 (3 days)
Delivery Point
McKinlay cattleyards
MITCHELL QLD 4465
Lat: -26.4845732 / Lng: 147.9762859
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Peter Elmes
Mobile 0428 666 546
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Bdouble access. McKinlay is located 38km north of Mitchell
Delivery Comments
48 hours notice required. Vendor has 2 lots of brothers in the sale
Trading Terms
Normal Allied Beef Trading terms. 7 days to pre approved purchasers otherwise payment before delivery
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
steers form part of a total mob of 174 that will be drafted on a run out the gate basis into 2 x 3 deck lots
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
Peter Elmes Assessor & Delivery Agent
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