158 Backgrounder Heifers
Lot 703 · PRAIRIE, North Queensland
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Peter Holt (Level 3 Accredited)
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TN AND SJ JONSSON - Charley Creek Station, PRAIRIE, QLD
Lot Id
VCrossJ
PIC Number(s)
QEFD0275
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
6:00am 01/07/2026
Time Assessed
8:00am 01/07/2026
Hours off Feed
2 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
01/07/2026
Live
282.1 kgs
Dressed
143.9 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 51%)
Weight Range
250 kgs to 320 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
04/07/2026 (1 day)
Live
271.4 kgs based on -4% Del. Adj.
Dressed
144.2 kgs
Live weight gain 0.3 kgs/day
Weight Range
241 kgs to 308 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 01/07/2026 Sampled: 158 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
13 110.1 - 130.0 216 - 255 2% 6% 8%
15 130.1 - 150.0 255 - 294 1% 63% 64%
16 150.1 - 160.0 294 - 314 0% 23% 23%
18 160.1 - 180.0 314 - 353 0% 5% 5%
Totals 3% 97% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Heifers present in strong store condition, will travel with no issues.
Breeds
Sire Dam
136 Head Droughtmaster Droughtmaster Cross
11 Head Angus Droughtmaster/Angus
11 Head Brangus Droughtmaster/Angus
Ext. Breed
Please see photos clarify breed description.
Horn Status
144 Polled 5 Horned 9 Scurred
Age
15 - 24 Months
Age Breakup: 74 - No #4 84 - No #5
Age Brands: No #4 & No#5
Dentition
(158 Mouthed)
0T 150 head
1-2T 8 head
Quality Grades
Very Good 17%
Good 71%
Fair 10%
Plain 2%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 140 head
Slightly Stirry: 10 head
Stirry: 8 head
Crush
Quiet: 108 head
Slightly Stirry: 35 head
Stirry: 12 head
Aggressive: 3 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
All heifers have been in hand for 36 hours prior to being assessed. All have been well handled and educated at weaning, all heifers flowed through yards and into the crush with no issues.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Vehicles
Notable Traits
Traits
4 Head Fly bite/ Ringworm around Neck area.
Assessor Comments
Presenting a line of 156 good quality Droughtmaster X Backgrounder heifers, HGP Free. Ranging from 250kg - 320kg, to AVG 271.4kg at delivery, Milk & 2 Tooth, No #4 & No#5. Vendor bred, these heifers present in strong store condition. Ideal heifers to grow out into future breeders or into feeder market. Please note vendor has one other line in same sale.
Assessor
Peter Holt (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
Health Treatments
Vaccinated - 21/07/2025 - Long range Botulism - First Dose
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
These heifers have been selected as surplus for the vendors program, 100% vendor bred.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
These Heifers are out of Droughtmaster X Cows, Range of bulls used Telemon, Western Red, Rangeland and Medway.
Grazing Conditions
Buffel Grass & Spinifex country.
Returned to: Desert Mitchell country
Vendor Comments
A good line of Droughtmaster x heifers, please note that at Weaning a portion of the No #5 were branded as No # 4 as a mistake, unsure of the exact number.
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
04/07/2026 to 07/07/2026 (4 days)
Delivery Point
25 KM South of Prairie, 166km North of Muttaburra.
PRAIRIE QLD 4821
Lat: -20.8712037 / Lng: 144.6026061
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer cattle AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $2.00/head
Agent Contact
Peter Holt
Mobile 0428 169 749
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
20KM Bitumen to turnoff, Approx 5km dirt road into yards. Please note side load from front only.
Delivery Comments
24 Hours Notice prior to Pick up, vendor also has another lot of heifers in the sale.
Trading Terms
Payment 10 business days from sale date to approved GDL buyers. All else payment required before delivery is required.
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
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
Peter Holt Assessor & Delivery Agent
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