111 Backgrounder Heifers
Lot 731 · WINTON, Western Queensland
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Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
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FC MCKERROW PTY LTD - " WEONA ", WINTON, QLD
Lot Id
L B 5
PIC Number(s)
QEWT0139
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
8:00am 12/07/2026
Time Assessed
9:00am 12/07/2026
Hours off Feed
1 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
12/07/2026
Live
295.0 kgs
Dressed
138.6 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
Weight Range
201 kgs to 382 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
18/07/2026 (4 days)
Live
280.2 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
138.6 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
191 kgs to 363 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 12/07/2026 Sampled: 111 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
11 90.1 - 110.0 192 - 234 5% 0% 5%
13 110.1 - 130.0 234 - 277 23% 2% 25%
15 130.1 - 150.0 277 - 319 37% 8% 45%
16 150.1 - 160.0 319 - 340 8% 6% 14%
18 160.1 - 180.0 341 - 383 4% 7% 11%
Totals 77% 23% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
HEIFERS PRESENT IN STORE TO FORWARD STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING. WOULD SUGGEST SPELLING AFTER 1200KM.
Breeds
Sire Dam
54 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
17 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster/Santa
13 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster Cross
8 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster/Brahman
7 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais Cross
5 Head Angus Santa Cross
3 Head Santa Gertrudis Brahman Cross
2 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais/Santa
1 Head Simbrah Santa Cross
1 Head Brahman Droughtmaster/Santa
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
64 Polled 25 Horned 5 Tipped 16 Dehorned 1 Scurred
Age
12 - 24 Months
Age Breakup: 4 X NO.4'S / 107 X NO.5'S - NOTE: SOME YEAR BRANDS DIFFICULT TO READ WITH WINTER COAT.
Age Brands: NO. 4 / NO.5
Dentition
(4 Mouthed)
0T 2 head
1-2T 2 head
Quality Grades
Good 60%
Fair 35%
Plain 5%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 96 head
Slightly Stirry: 12 head
Stirry: 3 head
Crush
Quiet: 91 head
Slightly Stirry: 17 head
Stirry: 3 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
HEIFERS IN GENERAL GOOD TO WORK THROUGH YARDS AND DRAFT. THEY APPEARED SLIGHTLY MORE AGITATED THAN NORMALLY SEEN POSSIBLY DUE TO BEING RUN THROUGH CRUSH AND PREGNANCY SCANNED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO ASSESSMENT. SOME HEIFERS DID GET SLIGHTLY AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED WHILST BEING WEIGHED AND ASSESSED. OVERALL THE TEMPERAMENT OF THESE HEIFERS AND THE WEONA HERD IN GENERAL IS GOOD. ***HAVE NOT BEEN RACE DRAFTED***
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A 3 DECK LINE OF 1 BRAND VENDOR BRED, PREDOMINANTLY SANTA, SANTA / DROUGHTMASTER CROSS, SANTA / CHAROLAIS CROSS & SANTA X DROUGHTMASTER / BRAHMAN CROSS P.T.E HEIFERS. IDEAL HEIFERS TO SPEY FOR BACKGROUNDING TO FEEDER MARKETS OR CONTINUE THROUGH TO HEAVY SLAUGHTER WEIGHTS WITH MOST EXHIBITING FRAME WITHOUT EXCESS CONDITION. HEIFERS HAVE BEEN KEPT AWAY FROM BULLS SINCE WEANING AND WERE SCANNED PTE BY A NON - VET CONTRACTOR USING A BOVI SCAN UNIT 2 DAYS PRIOR TO ASSESSMENT. HAVE BEEN BRED ON LIGHTER BREEDER TYPE COUNTRY SOUTH OF WINTON, WILL DEFINITELY STACK ON THE WEIGHT GIVEN FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS. 8 HEIFERS WITH 5" TO 8" HORN GROWTH (PIC 41-45). 3 HEIFERS DRIER IN THE COAT - NOT WOODY. 87 RED OR TAN, 9 BRINDLE, 8 CREAMY, 5 BLACK, 1 GREY BRINDLE & 1 BLACK/TAN IN MOB. 4 HEIFERS WHITE MARKINGS HEAD / BODY. 3 HEIFERS RING WORM SCARRING HEAD / NECK. 1 X NO.4 HEIFER (2 TOOTH) UNDERSHOT JAW (PIC 55/56), 1 X ROMAN NOSE, 2 X OLD PINK EYE SCARRING 1 EYE (VERY MILD), 1 X WARTS NECK (PIC 49) & 8 HEIFERS WITH MODERATE TO HEAVY FLY BITE SCARRING TO HEAD / NECK / BODY (PIC 50-54) - ALL TO BE FACTORED INTO BIDDING. ODD HEIFER WEEPING EYES FROM DUST IN YARDS OR OLD FLY BITE SCARRING AROUND EYES. ****TIME PAYMENT AVAILABLE TO PRE-APPROVED PURCHASERS - DUE 30TH NOVEMBER 2026. PHONE: SCOTT TAYLOR 0447654116 FOR FURTHER DETAILS****
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
Yes
Stock History
"WEONA" HERD MOSTLY CONSISTS OF SANTA CROSS, SANTA/DROUGHTMASTER CROSS, CHAROLAIS CROSS, DROUGHTMASTER CROSS, DROUGHTMASTER/BRAHMAN CROSS & LOW CONTENT BRAHMAN CROSS COWS. SEVERAL ANGUS CROSS HEIFERS BY BULLS ON AGISTMENT.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
HEIFERS PREDOMINANTLY BY ROSEVALE, EIDSVOLD, GYRANDA & STRATHMORE SANTA STUDS. USE PHOTOS / VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO BREED DESCRIPTION AND QUALITY GRADE.
Grazing Conditions
MITCHELL / FLINDERS GRASS DOWNS COUNTRY WITH MULGA CREEK FLATS EXPERIENCING AVERAGE SEASONAL CONDITIONS.
Returned to: HEIFERS WILL BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY RHODES GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY.
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF. VENDOR WILL SIGN ANY GRASS FED DECLARATIONS IF BUYER REQUIRES.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated 100% Pregnancy Tested Not Detectable
Other Joining Details
HEIFERS SCANNED PTE BY TAMMY RICHARDSON NON-VET CONTRACTOR USING BOVI SCAN UNIT. VENDOR MAKES NO CLAIM / GUARANTEE AS TO ACCURACY OF PREGNANCY STATUS.
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
Delivery Period
18/07/2026 to 20/07/2026 (3 days)
Delivery Point
"WEONA" HOUSE YARDS, SITUATED 90KM SOUTH OF WINTON VIA OPALTON ROAD. *NOTE: CATTLE ARE TICK FREE*.
WINTON QLD 4735
Lat: -22.3913 / Lng: 143.0381
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Scott Taylor
Mobile 0447 654 116
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
B DOUBLE / ROAD TRAIN ACCESS. APPROX. 75 KM DIRT ROAD TO ACCESS YARDS.
Delivery Comments
CATTLE WILL BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON GOOD QUALITY RHODES GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY.
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED GDL TERMS ARE STRICTLY CBD UNLESS DEBT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY A NOMINATED AGENCY OR AN APPROVED 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
*NOT TO BE SOLD TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES OF "WEONA" & "BAREEDA" OR LANDHOLDERS WITH PROPERTIES NEIGHBOURING "WEONA" OR "BAREEDA"*
Sale Types
$/Head
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE
No. 127848 · Fri, 17 July 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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