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Assessor Comments
Mick Jones (Level 1 Accredited)
account_box Vendor
A/c
GC AND E CATON -
"YARRAWONGA" CATONS LANE, CARINDA, NSW
Lot Id
WHITE PIC TAGS.
PIC Number(s)
NF560850
scale Weights
Average Weight
At Assessment
02/01/2026
Live
42.8 kgs
Dressed
16.7 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 39%)
3 Hrs off feed
Weight Range
32 kgs to 55 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
07/01/2026 (4 days)
Live
41.5 kgs based on -3% Del. Adj.
Dressed
16.7 kgs
Live weight gain 0 grams/day
Weight Range
31 kgs to 53 kgs Liveweight at delivery
| Assessment: Individual on 02/01/2026 Sampled: 113 Head (27%) | |||||||||
| Weight Class | Weight Range | Fat Scores | |||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | Totals | ||||||
| Dressed | Live | 0-5 | 6-10 | 11-15 | |||||
| 14 | 12.1 - 14.0 | 31 - 36 | 1% | 8% | 0% | 9% | |||
| 16 | 14.1 - 16.0 | 36 - 41 | 1% | 34% | 0% | 35% | |||
| 18 | 16.1 - 18.0 | 41 - 46 | 0% | 31% | 0% | 31% | |||
| 20 | 18.1 - 20.0 | 46 - 51 | 0% | 18% | 2% | 20% | |||
| 22 | 20.1 - 22.0 | 52 - 56 | 0% | 4% | 1% | 5% | |||
| Totals | 2% | 95% | 3% | 100% | |||||
Comment on Fat Score 1 Sheep
ANY 1 SCORES ASSESSED WERE STRONG AND LIVELY AND MORE A FORWARD 1 SCORE.
fact_check Assessed
Has EID Tags
Yes
Breeds
| Sire | Dam | ||
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| 100 % | Pure | Merino | Merino |
Drop
May 2025 to
Jun 2025
Age Breakup: LAMBED OUT OVER 8 WEEKS.
Weaning
Lambs weaned
20/10/2025
Wrinkle Score
Plain 5%
Light 50%
Medium 20%
Heavy 25%
Notable Traits
| Traits | |
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| 3 Head | BLACK EYE PIGMENT |
Assessor Comments
OFFERING 2 LOTS OF 415 MERINO WETHER LAMBS. VENDOR BRED ON DUNBOGAN BLOOD (ROBERTS FAMILY ELONG ELONG}.THESE LAMBS GOT OF TO A GOOD START, A MILD DRIER WINTER BUT WENT THROUGH TO WEANING AND SHEARING IN OCTOBER AND DIDNT HAVE ANY SET BACKS. (SEE VIDEO PRE SHEARING). WELL GROWN AND DEVELOPED AND SHOULD CONTINUE TO GROW AND FINISH TO GOOD PROCESSING WEIGHTS ON THE RIGHT NUTRITION. HEALTHY, WELL BRED WITH PLENTY OF UPSIDE FOR RETURNS ON WOOL AND CARCASS. THE VENDORS HAVE BEEN SUPPORTERS OF THE WALGETT WETHER TRIAL, WINNING OVERALL IN 2025, FOR WOOL AND CARCASS. AND ALWAYS IN THE FORERUNNING YEAR IN YEAR OUT. CHAMPION FLEECE AT 2025 DUBBO SHOW. COMMITED TO BREEDING QUALITY MERINO SHEEP.
Assessor
Mick Jones (Level 1 Accredited)
history History & Management
Introduced Sheep
Rams Only have been introduced onto the consignment property in the last 5 years
Footrot
All consigned sheep are from a flock that is free of Virulent Footrot
All consigned sheep are from a flock that is free of Benign Footrot or Scald
Feet were not inspected at assessment
Lice
All consigned sheep are from a flock that is free of Lice
Scabby Mouth Vaccination
100% of this consignment have not been treated with a Scabby Mouth Vaccination prior to sale
Health Treatments
Dipped - 20/10/2025 - COOPERS FLY AND LICE.
Drenched - 20/10/2025 - TRIFECTA
Health Declaration
A National Sheep Health Declaration will be provided at Delivery AT BUYER REQUEST
JD Approved Vaccinates
Sheep are not JD Approved Vaccinates.
Mulesed
No
Shearing Info
Shorn 20 Oct 2025
Not Crutched
Wool Length
20% 0.25 - 0.5"
80% 0.5 - 1"
Majority Length
18 Millimetres
Degree Burr
Very Light
Type:
CLOVER, ROLY POLY
Degree Seed
None Observed
Micron Test
Year 2025 Result 18 micron
Shedding Breed Contact
No known contact with shedding breeds
Skin Comment
HEALTHY PINK SKINS.
Wool Comment
VERY GOOD QUALITY WOOL, AND PLENTY OF IT.
Vendor Bred
Yes
Bloodlines
VENDORS HAVE USED DUNBOGAN BLOOD RAMS FOR MANY YEARS. DUNBOGAN BASED AT ELONG ELONG (DUNEDOO). A DAUGHTER STUD OF ROSEVILLE PARK.
Grazing Conditions
DRY SPARSE PASTURE. EDIBLE BURR AND SALINES. ON A RATION OF CEREAL HAY TO KEEP THEM AS GOOD AS POSSIBLE.
Other Health Information
Returned same
Vendor Comments
UNFORTUNATELY I WONT BE ABLE TO CARRY THEM THROUGH THIS YEAR FOR ANOTHER CUT OF WOOL AND SELL AS FINISHED LAMBS. THAT OPPORTUNITY WILL BE THERE FOR SOMEONE ELSE.
local_shipping Delivery
Delivery Period
07/01/2026 to 09/01/2026
(3 days)
Delivery Point
"YARRAWONGA" CATONS LANE. 40 KMS SOUTH WEST OF CARINDA.
Lat: -30.4613617" S Long: 147.6913389" E
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer sheep AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of
$0.00/head
Agent Contact
Mick Jones
Mobile
0418 238 427
Email
[email protected]
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Delivery Comments
ARRANGEMENTS ASAP AT COMPLETION OF SALE. CURRENTLY IN HOLDING PADDOCKS WITH A HAY RATION.
Trading Terms
7 DAYS TO MEMBERS OF ALPA. ALL OTHERS EFT IN FULL ONCE LOADED. NO REBATE.
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
BUYER BE AWARE OF PICK-UP TO BE ORGANISED IMMEDIATELY ON COMPLETION OF SALE.
Sale Types
$/Head
NLIS Note
If you are purchasing livestock from AuctionsPlus, please remember its the buyers responsibility to transfer your purchased animals onto your PIC in the NLIS database.
To do this you can access your account at www.nlis.com.au or if you require assistance, please contact the NLIS Helpdesk on 1800 654 743
NATIONAL LAMB SALE
No. 127102
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Tue,
06 January 2026,
1:00 PM (SYD, NSW) AEDT
WA 10:00 AM
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NT 11:30 AM
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QLD 12:00 PM
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SA 12:30 PM
Mick Jones
Assessor & Delivery Agent
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