40 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 117 · BARCALDINE, Western Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
Scott Taylor (Level 1 Accredited)
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MR MITCHELL BRITTON - "WINHAVEN", ARAMAC, QLD
Lot Id
LAZY B 8 B
PIC Number(s)
QHAA0130
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
6:00am 23/09/2026
Time Assessed
2:00pm 23/09/2026
Hours off Feed
8 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
23/09/2026
Live
288.8 kgs
Dressed
135.7 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 47%)
Weight Range
235 kgs to 352 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
26/09/2026 (1 day)
Live
280.2 kgs based on -3% Del. Adj.
Dressed
135.7 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
228 kgs to 341 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 23/09/2026 Sampled: 40 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
13 110.1 - 130.0 234 - 277 28% 5% 33%
15 130.1 - 150.0 277 - 319 49% 0% 49%
16 150.1 - 160.0 319 - 340 8% 0% 8%
18 160.1 - 180.0 341 - 383 10% 0% 10%
Totals 95% 5% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
STEERS PRESENT IN STRONG STORE CONDITION, FIT TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES WITH APPROPRIATE SPELLING.
Breeds
Sire Dam
14 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa Cross
6 Head Santa Gertrudis Brahman Cross
5 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa/Brahman
5 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster Cross
3 Head Santa Gertrudis Santa/Hereford
3 Head Santa Gertrudis Droughtmaster/Brahman
2 Head Santa Gertrudis Braford
1 Head Santa Gertrudis Angus Cross
1 Head Hereford Hereford Cross
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
25 Polled 15 Horned
Age
6 - 14 Months
Age Breakup: ALL NO. 6 WEANERS
Age Brands: NOT YEAR NUMBER BRANDED
Weaning
Cattle Weaned: 21/09/2026
8 STEERS FRESHLY WEANED ON 21/9 - BALANCE (32) WEANED MID JUNE '26.
Quality Grades
Very Good 25%
Good 60%
Fair 15%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 36 head
Slightly Stirry: 3 head
Stirry: 1 head
Crush
Quiet: 33 head
Slightly Stirry: 6 head
Stirry: 1 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
8 STEERS WEANED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO ASSESSMENT WITH THE BALANCE WEANED MID JUNE '26. STEERS ARE GOOD TO HANDLE IN PADDOCK AND DRAFT. SOME OF THE FRESHLY WEANED STEERS WERE MORE AGITATED WHEN ISOLATED DURING WEIGHING & ASSESSING. THEY WILL CONTINUE TO FURTHER SETTLE THIS WEEK WHILST BEING FED AND WORKED THROUGH YARDS. OVERALL THE TEMPERAMENT OF THIS LINE OF STEERS AND THE WINHAVEN HERD IN GENERAL IS GOOD. ***HAVE NOT BEEN RACE DRAFTED***
Handled With
Bikes , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
BUYERS A QUALITY SINGLE DECK LINE OF VENDOR BRED PREDOMINANTLY SANTA & SANTA CROSS BACKGROUNDER STEERS. HAVE BEEN BRED ON LIGHTER BREEDER TYPE COUNTRY EAST OF ARAMAC, WILL DEFINITELY POWER AHEAD GIVEN FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS. MOST EXHIBIT FRAME WITHOUT EXCESS CONDITION - IDEAL TO BACKGROUND FOR FEEDER MARKETS. HGP FREE. 15 STEERS OBSERVED WITH SLIGHT TO MODERATE CREST FROM HIGHER BOS INDICUS CONTENT (SEE PHOTOS & VIDEOS). 30 RED OR TAN, 5 BRINDLE, 3 BLACK/TAN, 1 BLACK & 1 CREAMY IN MOB. 7 WHITE MARKINGS HEAD / BODY. SEVERAL STEERS MILD RINGWORM SCARRING HEAD / NECK. 1 PLAINER CONDITION STEER (PIC 30) & 1 STEER MISSING TAIL (PIC 31/32) - TO BE FACTORED INTO BIDDING. ODD STEER WEEPING EYES FROM DUST IN YARDS. ***STEERS WILL BE DELIVERED 135KM FROM WINHAVEN TO BARCALDINE SALEYARDS AT VENDORS EXPENSE FOR CONVENIENT PICK UP - WILL BE IN BARCALDINE SALEYARDS EITHER BY PM SATURDAY 26/9 OR AM SUNDAY 27/9. NOTE: 8 FRESHLY WEANED STEERS INCLUDED WITH BALANCE WEANED MID JUNE '26.***
Assessor
Scott Taylor (Level 1 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
Chemical Residue
CLEAR - NO KNOWN ISSUES.
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
BRED FROM PREDOMINANTLY SANTA CROSS, BRAHMAN / SANTA CROSS, SANTA / HEREFORD CROSS & BRAHMAN CROSS COWS.
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
STEERS ARE BY SANTA BULLS. USE PHOTOS / VIDEOS AS GUIDE TO BREED DESCRIPTION AND QUALITY GRADE.
Grazing Conditions
BUFFEL / SPINAFIX RANGELANDS COUNTRY EXPERIENCING GOOD SEASONAL CONDITIONS.
Returned to: WILL BE HELD IN YARDS AND FED ON QUALITY FLINDERS / MITCHELL GRASS HAY UNTIL DELIVERY.
Vendor Comments
SELLING AS PART OF ANNUAL TURNOFF. WILL SIGN ANY GRASS FED DECLARATION IF REQUIRED BY PURCHASER.
Delivery Period
26/09/2026 to 27/09/2026 (2 days)
Delivery Point
BARCALDINE SALEYARDS
BARCALDINE QLD 4725
Lat: -23.7152324 / Lng: 145.3143491
Ticks
Cattle are not in a tick infested area.
Agent Contact
Scott Taylor
Mobile 0447 654 116
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
Yes
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Double Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
STEERS WILL BE DELIVERED TO BARCALDINE SALEYARDS BY PM SATURDAY 26/9 OR BY SUNDAY MORNING 27/9.
Delivery Comments
***STEERS WILL BE DELIVERED BY VENDOR TO BARCALDINE SALEYARDS AT VENDORS EXPENSE. PURCHASER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHARGES INCURRED AT BARCALDINE SALEYARDS ONCE CATTLE ARE UNLOADED.***
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
NIL
Sale Types
$/Head
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No. 128744 · Fri, 25 September 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
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