136 Backgrounder Heifers

Lot 360 · HUGHENDEN, North Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Ashley Naclerio (Level 1 Accredited)
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DUNLUCE GRAZING - Dunluce station, 40km West of Hughenden on the Flinders Highway, HUGHENDEN, QLD
Lot Id
SM over Angle
PIC Number(s)
QJFD0151
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Average Weight
At Assessment
07/04/2025
Live
309.6 kgs
Dressed
154.8 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
6 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
247 kgs to 407 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
15/04/2025 (8 days)
Live
300.7 kgs based on -5% Del. Adj.
Dressed
158.3 kgs
Live weight gain 1 kgs/day
Weight Range
241 kgs to 393 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 07/04/2025 Sampled: 100 Head (74%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
13 110.1 - 130.0 220 - 260 1% 5% 6%
15 130.1 - 150.0 260 - 300 0% 30% 30%
16 150.1 - 160.0 300 - 320 1% 19% 20%
18 160.1 - 180.0 320 - 360 0% 35% 35%
20 180.1 - 200.0 360 - 400 0% 6% 6%
22 200.1 - 220.0 400 - 440 0% 3% 3%
Totals 2% 98% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
heifers are putting on extremely good weight gains now after using their fat reserves through the wet period over the last few weeks. fit and healthy with no concerns trucking long distances.
Breeds
Sire Dam
109 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster
27 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster/Angus
Ext. Breed
Predominately Droughtmaster X Droughtmaster types with 27 X black heifers that appear to be a Droughtmaster X Droughtmaster Brangus cross type heifer.
Horn Status
106 Polled 4 Horned 24 Dehorned 2 Scurred
Age
12 - 24 Months
Age Breakup: mostly 12 months in age branded #4's with 2 X #5's and 14 X #3's.
Age Brands: #5, #4, #3
Dentition
(50 Mouthed)
0T 48 head
1-2T 2 head
Quality Grades
Very Good 42%
Good 54%
Fair 4%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 85%
Store 15%
Muscle Score
B 10%
C 90%
Temperament
Yards
Docile: 19 head
Quiet: 117 head
Crush
Docile: 9 head
Quiet: 87 head
Slightly Stirry: 4 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
Very well educated heifers. Vendors have an extensive education and induction program which is evident to see in these heifers. small percentage of heifers became slightly agitated during mouthing or pushed forward into the weigh box however settled quickly and quietly once let out. heifers controlled easily with 1 man on a motorbike when let out.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , Low Stress Stock Handling© practices (5/8/21) , On foot , Vehicles
Notable Traits
Traits
5 Head FlyBite
29 Head Ringworm
Assessor Comments
A very neat and tidy 4 deck line of Droughtmaster and Droughtmaster cross heifers. 100% reds and blacks with a large percentage of polled heads and exceptional temperament and education. Predominately #4's with a small percentage of #5's and #3's amongst them. Weight range from 250 to 410kg at assessment to average 309kg wet. 70% of the mob between 280kg and 350kg with only 12hd over 350kg and 20hd under 280kg. heifers purchased in 2024 as weaners and have done a terrific job for the vendors. this line is well suited to southern markets to grow out to feeders or with enough quality to join and keep on as replacement breeders.
Assessor
Ashley Naclerio (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0400 448 679
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
Eligibilities
Russian Eligible, Saudi Eligible
J-BAS Score
7
Vendor Bred
No
Vendor has owned stock for 6-12 months
Stock History
purchased multiple lots from local districts in 3 main lines throughout last year. all lots purchased as weaner heifers and have performed well over this period.
Lifetime Traceable
Unknown
Bloodlines
percentage of heifers in this sale by Telemon stud sires, other heifers are unknown bloodlines however appear to be well bred commercial females.
Grazing Conditions
Excellent body of fresh green Mitchell, Flinders and Buffel grasses with abundant summer herbage and weed throughout. on undulating black soil downs.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Heifers purchased in 2024 as trade heifers, this lot is a line of Droughtmaster and Droughtmaster cross types out of a larger number of purchased heifers that present in a neat uniform line of reds and blacks of similar quality and type.
Joining Details
Not Station Mated
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
Delivery Period
15/04/2025 to 18/04/2025 (4 days)
Delivery Point
On property "Dunluce". Buyers to pay all associated costs once loaded.
Lat: -20.8447823" S Long: 144.1978387" E
Ticks
Please note that cattle are in a tick infested area.
Vendor does not warrant that the cattle will be clear of ticks at Delivery. Purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with clearing cattle into clean country (if required)
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $5.00/head
Agent Contact
Ashley Naclerio
Mobile 0400 448 679
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
"Montele" yards 36km west of Hughenden off the Flinders highway, take Montele road to the North approx 10km to the yards on the right.
Delivery Comments
please note buyers must truck cattle within the designated delivery period as vendors will be starting 1st round muster at northern breeder property after this time.
Trading Terms
payment 7 days from delivery to approved Stockplace Marketing Purchasers. C.O.D 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
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WEANER & YEARLING SALE 1 - QLD & NSW
No. 125798 · Fri, 11 April 2025, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Ashley Naclerio Assessor & Delivery Agent
STOCKPLACE MARKETING
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