980 Station Mated Ewes
Lot 685 · TAMBO, Western Queensland
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chat Assessor Comments
James Turnbull (Level 1 Accredited)
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TOOLMAREE PASTORAL CO. - "MACFARLANE" BEXHILL RD, TAMBO, QLD
Lot Id
RED TAGS
PIC Number(s)
QDTB0013
Accreditation(s)
LPA
Time of Last Access to Feed
4:00pm 17/08/2026
Time Assessed
11:00am 18/08/2026
Hours off Feed
19 hours


Average Weight
At Assessment
18/08/2026
Live
61.8 kgs
Dressed
24.1 kgs (Est. Av. Drs. 39%)
Weight Range
48 kgs to 78 kgs Liveweight
At Est Kill/Del Date
27/08/2026 (7 days)
Live
61.8 kgs based on 0% Del. Adj.
Dressed
24.1 kgs
Live weight gain 0 grams/day
Weight Range
48 kgs to 78 kgs Liveweight at delivery
Assessment: Individual on 18/08/2026 Sampled: 274 Head (28%)
Weight Class Weight Range Fat Scores
1 2 3 Totals
Dressed Live 0-5 6-10 11-15
20 18.1 - 20.0 46 - 51 2% 3% 0% 5%
22 20.1 - 22.0 52 - 56 6% 5% 1% 12%
24 22.1 - 24.0 57 - 62 6% 20% 10% 36%
26 24.1 - 26.0 62 - 67 4% 15% 8% 27%
28 26.1 - 28.0 67 - 72 0% 7% 8% 15%
30 28.1 - 30.0 72 - 77 0% 1% 4% 5%
Totals 18% 51% 31% 100%
Comment on Fat Score 1 Sheep
STRONG & HEALTHY SHOULD BE NO ISSUES WITH TRAVEL
Breeds
Sire Dam
100 % Pure Merino Merino
Ext. Breed
MERINO & POLL MERINO RAMS USED
Age
4 - 4 Years
Age Breakup: 2022 DROP
Dentition
(40 Mouthed)
8T 40 head
Quality Grades
Very Good 35%
Good 65%
Notable Traits
Traits
2 Head 1 EAR MISSING
5 Head LIGHT EWE HORN
Assessor Comments
980 HD GOOD QUALITY, VENDOR BRED, STATION MATED MERINO EWES. REPRESENTING VENDORS COMPLETE DROP OF 2022 DROP CLASSED IN EWES. MEDIUM-LARGE FRAME EWES, PRESENTED IN STRONG STORE TO FORWARD STORE CONDITION FROM 48-78KG TO AV., 61.8KG AFTER A BIG CURFEW. A LARGE % OF EWES SHOWING SIGNS OF BEING IN LAMB, PROVEN BREEDERS BEING OFFERED FROM A LONG TIME MERINO BREEDER IN THE TAMBO DISTRICT. A LARGE RUN OF ONE MARK VENDOR BRED EWES BEING OFFERED, SUITABLE TO LAMB DOWN & RUN ON AS BREEDERS. ** A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO PUT A LARGE RUN OF ONE MARK VENDOR BRED EWES TOGETHER WITH VENDOR OFFERING 3 AGE GROUPS OF EWES THIS SALE.**
Assessor
James Turnbull (Level 1 Accredited) Phone: 0409 581 043
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
Consigned sheep are from a flock that is NOT free of Lice
Details: WAS SOME SIGNS OF RUBBING IN EWES AT SHEARING
Scabby Mouth Vaccination
100% of this consignment have not been treated with a Scabby Mouth Vaccination prior to sale
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
Yes
Details: TRISULFEN USED FOR PAIN RELIEF
Pain Relief
Yes
Mulesing Types
Light: 100%
Shearing Info
Shorn 14 Jul 2026
Not Crutched
Wool Length
5% 0 - 0.25"
95% 0.25 - 0.5"
Majority Length
10 Millimetres
Degree Burr
Very Light Type: VERY ODD BATHURST/CLOVER BURR NOTICED ON NECK/HEAD
Degree Seed
None Observed
Wool Cut
Year 2026 Result 4.5 kgs
Micron Test
Year 2026 Result 20 micron
Yield
Year 2026 Result 69 %
Shedding Breed Contact
No known contact with shedding breeds
Skin Comment
HEALTHY PURPLE SKINS
Wool Comment
GENERALLY WELL SHORN PELTS, WOOL RESULTS GROWN EWES @ 10 MONTHS GROWTH. APPROX 29HD IN LOT LATER AUGUST SHORN
Vendor Bred
Yes
Stock History
LONG HISTORY OF BREEDING MERINO'S IN THE TAMBO DISTRICT BASED ON HADDON RIG BLOODLINES. VENDOR BRED FROM MEDIUM TO LARGE FRAME MERINO EWES THAT ARE CLASSED ANNUALLY.
Breeding Comments
LANSDOWNE RAMS
Grazing Conditions
BLACKSOIL MITCHELL GRASS DOWNS COUNTRY, HAYED OFF MITCHELL, & BUFFELL GRASS, ALONG WITH SHORT GREEN PICK.
Other Health Information
Returned same
Vendor Comments
140+ YEARS OF CONTINUOUS MERINO BREEDING IN THE TAMBO DISTRICT. OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE LARGE RUN OF BREEDERS ONLY BEING OFFERED FOR SALE DUE TO DOWNSIZING
Joining Details
Station Mated ram(s) put in: 14/04/2026 ram(s) taken out: 10/07/2026 (88 days)
Ram Breed(s):
Merino at 2.0% Rams
To the vendors best knowledge, this lot has had no access to rams or stags aside from stated joining period.
Preg Scanned?
No, this lot was not pregnancy scanned.
Delivery Period
27/08/2026 to 30/08/2026 (4 days)
Delivery Point
"MACFARLANE" HOUSE YARDS, APPROX 30KM SOUTH-WEST OF TAMBO VIA LANGLO RD
TAMBO QLD 4478
Lat: -24.8831342 / Lng: 146.2534942
NLIS Transfer
Vendor/Agent willing to Scan and Transfer sheep AT BUYER REQUEST at cost of $1.00/head
Agent Contact
James Turnbull
Mobile 0409 581 043
Trucking Access
Road Train
Wet Weather Accessible
No
Loading Facilities
Rear Loading
Loading Ramp
Single Deck
Trucking Access Additional Directions
ALL COMBINATIONS, NO WET WEATHER ACCESS
Delivery Comments
48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
Trading Terms
NORMAL NUTRIEN LIVESTOCK TERMS OF TRADE 7 DAYS PAYMENT IF SETTLING THROUGH AN APPROVED AGENCY, C.B.D 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.]
Special Conditions
VENDOR HAS MULTIPLE LOTS THIS SALE
Sale Types
$/Head
NLIS Note
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TUESDAY NATIONAL SHEEP SALE
No. 128824 · Tue, 25 August 2026, 2:00 PM (SYD, NSW) AEST
WA 12:00 PM · NT 1:30 PM · QLD 2:00 PM · SA 1:30 PM
James Turnbull Assessor & Delivery Agent
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