56 Backgrounder Steers
Lot 402 · WARREN, Central Western NSW
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chat Assessor Comments
Bill Gibbs (Level 1 Accredited)
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HE KATER & SON PASTORAL CO - "Egelabra" 10km West of Warren towards Nevertire, WARREN, NSW
Lot Id
White management tag with HEK
PIC Number(s)
NA100695
Accreditation(s)
LPA , MSA (092M)
Time of Last Access to Feed
7:00am 28/04/2026
Time Assessed
1:00pm 28/04/2026
Hours off Feed
6 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
28/04/2026
Live
245.1 kgs
Dressed
117.6 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 48%)
Weight Range
195 kgs to 320 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
03/05/2026 (3 days)
Live
237.7 kgs based on -3% Del. Adj.
Dressed
117.6 kgs
Live weight gain 0 kgs/day
Weight Range
189 kgs to 310 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 28/04/2026 Sampled: 56 Head (100%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 Totals
Dressed Live 0-2 3-6
11 90.1 - 110.0 188 - 229 27% 0% 27%
13 110.1 - 130.0 229 - 271 7% 48% 55%
15 130.1 - 150.0 271 - 313 0% 16% 16%
16 150.1 - 160.0 313 - 333 0% 2% 2%
Totals 34% 66% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Cattle
All steers are fit and strong and worked through the yards well. If any steers at delivery is unfit for the journey ahead will not be loaded.
Breeds
Sire Dam
56 Head Shorthorn Shorthorn
Ext. Breed
Shorthorn X Shorthorn Steers
Horn Status
56 Polled
Age
6 - 7 Months
Age Breakup: Dropped over a 8 week period
Weaning
Cattle weaned 12/01/2026
Yard weaned on quality lucerne and oaten hay for 7 days
Quality Grades
Very Good 30%
Good 60%
Fair 10%
Store Condition
Store 100%
Muscle Score
C 20%
D 80%
Temperament
Yards
Quiet: 55 head
Slightly Stirry: 1 head
Crush
Quiet: 54 head
Slightly Stirry: 2 head
Paddock
Quiet: 56 head
Steers worked through the yards very well. Historically cattle handle very well but due to hand feeding this year they are even better. Approx 2 got a little stirred up in the crush but very quickly settled after leaving the crush
Handled With
Bikes , Dogs , On foot , Vehicles
Assessor Comments
A quality line of 56 vendor bred Shorthorn steers. Steers are 7-8 months months old, vacc. They have also been yard weaned. With plenty of frame these steers will grow into top quality feeders of even kill steers if given the opportunity to fulfil their potential. The Kater family has been breeding Shorthorns for many decades and have most recently have been using Futurity bulls. With a weight range of 195-320kg to avg 245kg at assessment. Vendor has 64 Shorthorn heifer sisters in the same sale that avg 228kg and also 131 Angus steers that avg 260kg
Assessor
Bill Gibbs (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
Health Treatments
Vaccinated - 22/10/2025 - 7 in 1 - First Dose
Vaccinated - 12/01/2026 - 7 in 1 - Booster
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
All steers vendor bred and part of the cattle breeding program at Egelabra
Lifetime Traceable
100 % of cattle in this lot are Lifetime Traceable
Breeding Comments
All steers bred out of the HE Kater Shorthorn herd where Futurity bulls have been used in most recent years. HE Kater have been breeding Shorthorns for many decades.
Grazing Conditions
Dried native pastures with a tightening season and also being fed hay and silage.
Returned same
Vendor Comments
Would normally grow out to heavy feedlot weights but due to continuing dry season the decision has been made to sell them.
Delivery Period
03/05/2026 to 08/05/2026 (6 days)
Delivery Point
"Egelabra" 10km West of Warren towards Nevertire, Warren NSW 2824
WARREN NSW 2824
Lat: -31.776551780629028 / Lng: 147.81586645247458
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
Bill Gibbs
Mobile 0484 888 884
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
Wet weather access is very limited.
Delivery Comments
24 hours notice is required.
Trading Terms
7 days to licensed agents members of ALPA and or RMA all else strictly CBD
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. 127833 · Fri, 01 May 2026, 9:00 AM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 7:00 AM · NT 8:30 AM · QLD 9:00 AM · SA 8:30 AM
Bill Gibbs Assessor & Delivery Agent
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