108 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 728 · EMERALD, Central Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Lachlan Spry (Level 3 Accredited)
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Nardoo Cattle Co. - NARDOO, 40 KM'S WEST OF EMERALD., EMERALD, QLD
Lot Id
K LAZY V 7
PIC Number(s)
QIEE0103
Accreditation(s)
EU , LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
5:00pm 29/06/2026
Time Assessed
9:00am 30/06/2026
Hours off Feed
16 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
30/06/2026
Live
301.1 kgs
Dressed
150.5 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
Weight Range
260 kgs to 390 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
08/07/2026 (6 days)
Live
288.7 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
151.9 kgs
Live weight gain 0.4 kgs/day
Weight Range
250 kgs to 373 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 30/06/2026 Sampled: 108 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 260 - 300 12% 40% 52%
16 150.1 - 160.0 300 - 320 1% 20% 21%
18 160.1 - 180.0 320 - 360 1% 20% 21%
20 180.1 - 200.0 360 - 400 0% 6% 6%
Totals 14% 86% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
AS A RESULT OF GOOD SEASONAL CONDITIONS THIS DRAFT OF STEERS ARE IN PREDOMINANTLY GOOD STORE CONDITION SHOWING EVEN FAT COVER.
Breeds
Sire Dam
108 Head SENEGUS SENEGUS
Ext. Breed
THE PAST 15 YEARS THE NARDOO BREEDING HERD HAS BEEN BASED ON PREDOMINANTLY BRANGUS AND SENEGUS SIRES, AND THE PAST THREE YEARS ANGUS BULLS INTRODUCED.
Horn Status
100 Polled 2 Horned 6 Dehorned
Age
8 - 10 Months
Age Breakup: FROM 8-10 MONTHS, ALL YEAR BRAND NO. 6.
Age Brands: NO. 6.
Weaning
Cattle weaned 30/06/2025
HELD IN NARDOO YARDS SINCE WEANING, ON GOOD QUALITY FORAGE & DOLICHOS HAY.
Quality Grades
Good 80%
Fair 20%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 70%
Store 30%
Muscle Score
C 60%
D 40%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 95 head
Slightly Stirry: 8 head
Stirry: 5 head
Crush
Quiet: 95 head
Slightly Stirry: 8 head
Stirry: 5 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
AS CATTLE ARE MOVING THROUGH, THE WEANING PROCESS IT WAS EVIDENT THE BULK OF THE DRAFT WERE SETTLING QUICKLY TO A GOOD LEVEL OF EDUCATION.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , On foot , Vehicles
Notable Traits
Traits
83 Head BLACK
3 Head OLD FLY RUB
25 Head RED
1 Head SLIGHT SCARING ON EYE
Assessor Comments
A COMMENABLE DRAFT OF SENEGUS, VENDOR BRED, EU ACCREDITED YEAR BRAND NO. 6 STEERS, RANGING FROM 260-390 KG'S FULL AT ASSESSMENT, TO AVERAGE 288 KG'S AT DELIVERY. THEY ARE SHOWING WELL ABOVE AVERAGE WEIGHT FOR AGE CHARACTERISTICS ON THE BACK OF GOOD SEASONAL CONDITIONS, INDICATING THEY WILL ON A CONTINUED GOOD LEVEL OF NUTRITION, THESE STEERS WILL PROGRESS QUICKLY THROUGH TO HEAVY FEEDERS OR SLAUGHTER WEIGHTS. THE 'NARDOO' STEERS HAVE RECORED EXCELLENT CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS AT A YOUNG AGE OVER RECENT YEARS. TO ASSIST BUYERS IN TICK FREE LOCATIONS, THE VENDORS WILL GIVE EX PROPERTY DELIVERY CLEAR OF TICKS, ALL AT THE VENDORS COST. THE VENDORS HAVE A FURTHER 103 STEERS, THE YOUNGER BROTHERS OF THIS SAME LOT, IN THIS SAME SALE.
Assessor
Lachlan Spry (Level 3 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
Chemical Residue
CATTLE GUARD POUR- ON.
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
THESE STEERS WERE BRED FROM PREDOMINANTLY BRANGUS AND SENEGUS BLOODLINES WHICH HAVE BEEN THE MAKE UP OF THE BREEDING HERD FOR THE PAST 10-15 YEARS. THE CURRENT ACTIVE SIRES COMPRISE 60% SENEGUS BULLS AND 40% ANGUS BULLS.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
SENEGUS BULLS ARE SOUCED FROM MAYNAD 5 STAR SENEGUS STUD, HAZELDEAN STUD & NAMGOOYA STUD, WITH THE ANGUS COMPONENT FROM TEXAS ANGUS STUD.
Grazing Conditions
IMPROVERD MIXED BRIGALOW SCRUB COUNTRY OF BUFFEL AND NATIVE GRASSES.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER OUR ANNUAL DRAFT OF WEANER STEERS HIGHLIGHTED THIS YEAR BY THE ABOVE AVERAGE WEIGHT FOR AGE OF OUR YEAR BRAND NUMBER 6 DROP, ON THE BACK OF MUCH BETTER SEASONAL CONDITIONS.
Delivery Period
08/07/2026 to 10/07/2026 (3 days)
Delivery Point
NARDOO, 40 KM'S WEST OF EMERALD- 32 KMS WEST OF EMERALD ON CAPRICORN HIGHWAY.
EMERALD QLD 4720
Lat: -23.5242747 / Lng: 148.1582907
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor guarantees clear of the dip
Clearing Point
On farm with certified clearing dip
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $0.00/head
Agent Contact
Lachlan Spry
Mobile 0438 873 493
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
32KM'S WEST OF EMERALD ON THE CAPRICORN HIGHWAY, THEN 8 KM'S NORTH OF CAPRICORN HIGHWAY TO NARDOO YARDS.
Trading Terms
THE NORMAL RBV RURAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO APPROVED PURCHASES, CASH BEFORE DELIVERY TO 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.]
Sale Types
$/Head
NLIS Note
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 127846 · Fri, 03 July 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Lachlan Spry Assessor & Delivery Agent
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