118 Backgrounder Heifers
Lot 734 · JULIA CREEK, North Queensland
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Lachlan McArthur (Level 3 Accredited)
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ARGYLE PASTORAL COMPANY (QLD) PTY LTD
Address where stock are located
"Huddersfield" Niela rd Julia Creek, JULIA CREEK, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QBMK0004
Time of Last Access to Feed
5:00pm 03/11/2026
Time Assessed
7:00am 04/11/2026
Hours off Feed
14 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
04/11/2026
Live
337.7 kgs
Dressed
162.1 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 48%)
Weight Range
298 kgs to 398 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
09/11/2026 (3 days)
Live
327.6 kgs based on -3% Del. Adj.
Dressed
162.1 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
289 kgs to 386 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 04/11/2026 Sampled: 118 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 271 - 313 0% 15% 15%
16 150.1 - 160.0 313 - 333 4% 21% 25%
18 160.1 - 180.0 334 - 375 6% 52% 58%
20 180.1 - 200.0 375 - 417 0% 2% 2%
Totals 10% 90% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
All Heifers Presented in very good store and forward store condition, heifers are all strong and healthy.
Breeds
Sire Dam
118 Head Brahman Brahman
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
29 Polled 12 Horned 65 Dehorned 12 Scurred
Age
18 - 24 Months
Age Breakup: Most of these heifers are 20-24 months of age
Age Brands: no 4/5s
Quality Grades
Very Good 15%
Good 80%
Fair 5%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 20%
Store 80%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 109 head
Slightly Stirry: 7 head
Stirry: 2 head
Crush
Quiet: 104 head
Slightly Stirry: 10 head
Stirry: 4 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
This offering of heifers are very well handled and were a pleasure to assess, a very small percent of these heifers showed signs of being agitated whilst drafting and assessing. This line of heifers where very easy to move around the yards to take photos, During the assessment it was evident that these cattle are very well handled.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Horses
Assessor Comments
LOOK ON BUYERS! A great opportunity to purchase VGQ speyed Red Brahman heifers weighing 289-386kg to average 327kg. This line of heifers are the perfect article to take through to feeders or through to grass fed kill heifers. They have very good frame, bone and present in store condition. A small percentage of these heifers where mouthed with most being 2 tooth. PLEASE NOTE THE VENDOR HAS ANOTHER LISTING IN THE AUCTION.
Assessor
Lachlan McArthur (Level 3 Accredited) Phone: 0499 025 784
Burr/Seed in Coat
Prickly Acicia
HGP Status
The owner declares that the cattle have not been treated with HGP at any period of their lives
Vendor Bred
Yes
Cattle not tagged at time of assessment, and will be tagged prior to delivery
Stock History
These heifers where bred on multiple breeder blocks around Julia Creek and Hughenden. At weaning the heifers where trucked down to the backgrounder blocks.
Lifetime Traceable
Unknown
Grazing Conditions
The grazing conditions are Mitchell grass open downs country. Please note there is prickly Acicia in the area.
Returned same
Joining Details
Not Station Mated 100% Pregnancy Tested Not Detectable
Other Joining Details
All heifers are speyed.
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
Delivery Period
09/11/2026 to 11/11/2026 (3 days)
Delivery Point
Huddersfield Yards
JULIA CREEK QLD 4823
Lat: -20.6571314 / Lng: 141.7457225
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Lachlan McArthur
Mobile 0499 025 784
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Delivery Comments
Please give 24hrs notice before delivery.
Trading Terms
Ray White Livestock Longreach normal trading terms of 7 days to approved purchasers. to all other purchasers payment to be made before delivery unless trading through another agency.
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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