53 Feeder Steers
Lot 130 · TARA, Southern Queensland
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Andrew Costello (Level 1 Accredited)
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K & T COOK, WHATASHOW PASTORAL - "KILBURNIE" WILLIS RD, TARA QLD, TARA, QLD
PIC Number(s)
QBTA0559
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
5:00am 23/09/2026
Time Assessed
3:00pm 23/09/2026
Hours off Feed
10 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
23/09/2026
Live
454.8 kgs
Dressed
227.4 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 50%)
Weight Range
382 kgs to 564 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
28/09/2026 (3 days)
Live
454.8 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
227.4 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
382 kgs to 564 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 23/09/2026 Sampled: 53 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
2 Totals
Dressed Live 3-6
20 180.1 - 200.0 360 - 400 23% 23%
22 200.1 - 220.0 400 - 440 24% 24%
24 220.1 - 240.0 440 - 480 23% 23%
26 240.1 - 260.0 480 - 520 13% 13%
28 260.1 - 280.0 520 - 560 13% 13%
30 280.1 - 300.0 560 - 600 4% 4%
Totals 100% 100%
Breeds
Sire Dam
47 Head Hereford Hereford
3 Head Hereford Hereford/Angus
3 Head Hereford Hereford/Santa
Ext. Breed
Horn Status
5 Polled 1 Horned 47 Tipped
Age
12 - 16 Months
Quality Grades
Good 100%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 49 head
Slightly Stirry: 4 head
Crush
Quiet: 49 head
Slightly Stirry: 4 head
Paddock
Temperament not assessed in Paddock
STEERS HANDLED THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS VERY WELL, WITH ONLY 4 STEERS SLIGHTLY UNEASY WHEN UNDER PRESSURE, OR IN THE RACE/ CRUSH BUT ONCE RELEASED SETTLED QUICKLY.
Handled With
Aerial (Helicopters, gyro’s and planes) , Bikes , Dogs , On foot , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
53 GOOD QUALITY IRONBARK & COOTHARABA HEREFORD FEEDER STEERS, PRESENTING IN IDEAL HEAVY FEEDER CONDITION, STEERS ARE 12-16 MONTHS ( small amount mouthed with 0-2 teeth) , SHOWING GOOD FRAME & GROWTH FOR AGE. HAD A WEIGHT OF 455kgs AT ASSESSMENT, ACCUSTOMED TO BIKES, DOGS & CHOPPER, WITH BIG WEIGHT GAINS TO BE HAD THESE STEERS ARE RENOWNED FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE ABILITY & ARE IDEAL HEAVY FEEDLOT ENTRY STEERS OR HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE TAKEN RIGHT THROUGH AS GRASS-FED OX. *Buyers please note Same vendor has another 4 lot in the same sale*
Assessor
Andrew Costello (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0429 485 191
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
Cattle not tagged at time of assessment, and will be tagged prior to delivery
Stock History
STEERS ARE ALL IRONBARK AND COOTHARABA HEREFORD GENETICS
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Bloodlines
Iron Bark
Cootharaba
% of Iron Bark used in group
50%
No. of years on Iron Bark bloodline
Unknown
% of Cootharaba used in group
50%
No. of years on Cootharaba bloodline
Unknown
Breeding Comments
IRONBARK AND COOTHARABA HEREFORD BULLS USED OVER HEREFORD COWS
Grazing Conditions
NATIVE & IMPROVED PASTURES AND HAVE ACCESS TO AN OATS CROP
Returned same
Vendor Comments
53 GOOD QUALITY IRONBARK & COOTHARABA HEREFORD FEEDER STEERS , WOULD BE IDEAL TO FINISH ON PASTURE FOR ANY GRASS FED MARKETS OR FOR ANY FEEDLOT PROGRAM.
Delivery Period
28/09/2026 to 02/10/2026 (5 days)
Delivery Point
ON TRUCKS APPROX. 38KMS SOUTH OF TARA , QLD
TARA QLD 4421
Lat: -27.2768311 / Lng: 150.4574273
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 $5.00/head
Agent Contact
Andrew Costello
Mobile 0429 485 191
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Side Loading, Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
ROAD TRAIN ACCESS
Delivery Comments
48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED
Trading Terms
USUAL NUTRIEN TRADING TERMS & CONDITIONS TO APPROVED PURCHASERS, PAYMENT WITHIN 7 DAYS OF DELIVERY, CBA 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
No. 128744 · Fri, 25 September 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Andrew Costello Assessor & Delivery Agent
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