129 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 269 · MERRIWA, Hunter NSW
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Francis Buffier (Level 1 Accredited)
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GUNDIBRI PTY LTD - Yuruga, Scone Road Merriwa, MERRIWA, NSW
Lot Id
Gundibri earmark & brand
PIC Number(s)
NI380126
Accreditation(s)
LPA , MSA
Time of Last Access to Feed
9:00am 15/09/2026
Time Assessed
2:00pm 15/09/2026
Hours off Feed
5 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
15/09/2026
Live
291.8 kgs
Dressed
145.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
Weight Range
244 kgs to 342 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
21/09/2026 (4 days)
Live
278.2 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
146.4 kgs
Live weight gain 0.2 kgs/day
Weight Range
233 kgs to 326 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 15/09/2026 Sampled: 129 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2
13 110.1 - 130.0 220 - 260 5% 5%
15 130.1 - 150.0 260 - 300 59% 59%
16 150.1 - 160.0 300 - 320 28% 28%
18 160.1 - 180.0 320 - 360 8% 8%
Totals 100% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Strong & healthy young cattle. Will travel well if fit to load protocols are used.
Breeds
Sire Dam
129 Head Shorthorn Shorthorn
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
126 Polled 3 Scurred
Age
15 - 15 Months
Quality Grades
Very Good 30%
Good 70%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Muscle Score
D 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 120 head
Slightly Stirry: 9 head
Crush
Quiet: 118 head
Slightly Stirry: 11 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Well educated cattle, very good to handle.The odd steer stirred up when being weighed.
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs , Vehicles
Notable Traits
Traits
8 Head small spot in one eye
Assessor Comments
A good quality line of vendor bred, lifetime traceable, EU accredited steers. These steers are 15-17 months old & have years of breeding behind them. They are all frame & no weight & would respond well on grass, crop, or grain.
Assessor
Francis Buffier (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0428 113 663
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
Breeding Comments
These steers are by Turanville blood Shorthorn bulls & out of Gundibri station cows. The Munro's have been breeding Shorthorn cattle for many years.
Grazing Conditions
These cattle are grazing on native pasture.
Returned same
Delivery Period
21/09/2026 to 25/09/2026 (5 days)
Delivery Point
Yuruga yards, 9km East of Merriwa on the Scone Rd.
MERRIWA NSW 2329
Lat: -32.1393377 / Lng: 150.3557351
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Francis Buffier
Mobile 0428 113 663
Trucking Access
B-Double
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
B-Doubles ok outside of school hours.
Delivery Comments
24hrs notice required pre trucking.
Trading Terms
Strictly seven days settlement to approved purchasers. All others will be CBD, check if unsure.
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
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 2 - NSW, VIC & SA
No. 129180 · Fri, 18 September 2026, 9:30 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:30 AM · NT 9:00 AM · QLD 9:30 AM · SA 9:00 AM
Francis Buffier Assessor & Delivery Agent
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