170 Backgrounder Heifers
Lot 577 · BARCALDINE, Western Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Kade Buntine (Level 3 Accredited)
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JF BF RF CROOK-KING
Address where stock are located
Pendine Station, Barcaldine, QLD, BARCALDINE, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QKAA0099
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
4:00am 06/10/2026
Time Assessed
2:00pm 06/10/2026
Hours off Feed
10 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
06/10/2026
Live
345.0 kgs
Dressed
182.8 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 53%)
Weight Range
270 kgs to 410 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
10/10/2026 (2 days)
Live
338.1 kgs based on -2% Del. Adj.
Dressed
182.8 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
265 kgs to 402 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 06/10/2026 Sampled: 170 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
15 130.1 - 150.0 245 - 283 1% 0% 1%
16 150.1 - 160.0 283 - 302 6% 0% 6%
18 160.1 - 180.0 302 - 340 36% 0% 36%
20 180.1 - 200.0 340 - 377 40% 0% 40%
22 200.1 - 220.0 378 - 415 11% 6% 17%
Totals 94% 6% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
Lighter cattle, store condition. Fit to travel.
Breeds
Sire Dam
90 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Gertrudis
36 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
33 Head Droughtmaster Santa Gertrudis
8 Head Santa Gertrudis Charolais
3 Head Santa Gertrudis Angus
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
75 Polled 36 Horned 45 Dehorned 14 Scurred
Age
18 - 24 Months
Age Brands: Cattle are 2025 Calves
Dentition
(20 Mouthed)
0T 20 head
Weaning
Cattle Weaned: 22/09/2025
Cattle were weaned in yards with hay. Cattle were tailed daily for 1 week with horses and dogs.
Quality Grades
Very Good 15%
Good 45%
Fair 30%
Plain 10%
Store Condition
Fwd Store 80%
Store 20%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 130 head
Slightly Stirry: 30 head
Stirry: 10 head
Crush
Quiet: 100 head
Slightly Stirry: 50 head
Stirry: 20 head
Paddock
Quiet: 150 head
Slightly Stirry: 18 head
Stirry: 2 head
Cattle are of a quiet nature and handle well in paddock, as well as moving well throughout yards. Some were noted to be slightly stir in smaller yards, but when handled with consideration, they returned to normal behaviour. Some were noted to stir in the crush. Cattle move quick through gateways when being counted, but settle and return to a walk, and can be blocked.
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs , Horses , Vehicles
Notable Traits
Traits
6 Head Fly Bite
Assessor Comments
ON OFFER IS 170 HEAD OF SANTA/SANTA CROSS BACKGROUNDER HEIFERS. CATTLE HAVE BEEN PREG TESTED EMPTY BY A CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR. CATTLE DISPLAY DESIRABLE TRAITS AND ARE OF FORWARD STORE CONDITION, AND WOULD STEAM AHEAD ON A FORAGE CROP OR A GREEN PASTURE. CATTLE SUIT THOSE WISHING TO RETURN TO THE PADDOCK FOR BACKGROUNDING PURPOSES.
Assessor
Kade Buntine (Level 3 Accredited) Phone: 0447 415 833
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
Vendor Bred
Yes
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Grazing Conditions
Cattle have experienced a good season, with optimal growth. Cattle have grazed on open blackmail downs country, consisting of feed types such as Mitchell, Buffel, Bluegrass and some seasonal herbages. Cattle present in forward store condition.
Returned same
Joining Details
Not Station Mated 100% Pregnancy Tested Not Detectable
Other Joining Details
Pregnancy Tested empty by a contractor.
Any Access To Bulls or Stags?
To vendor's best knowledge, this lot has had no access to bulls or stags.
Delivery Period
10/10/2026 to 12/10/2026 (3 days)
Delivery Point
On Farm, Pendine Station, Barcaldine, QLD
BARCALDINE QLD 4725
Lat: -23.7152324 / Lng: 145.3143491
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Kade Buntine
Mobile 0447 415 833
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Trucks to access the Bailef yards via Pendine Road, Pendine Station, Barcaldine QLD
Trading Terms
INTENDING BUYERS BE ADVISED KLP TERMS ARE STRICTLY CBD UNLESS DEBT CAN BE ACCEPTED BY A NOMINATED AGENCY OR AN APPROVED KLP 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.]
Sale Types
$/Head
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