Where do Murray GREY cattle come from?

Murray Grey, breed of Australian beef cattle first bred in 1905 in the Murray River valley on the border between New South Wales and Victoria. Its characteristic colour is grey, and the breed is known for its calving and milking ability, its gentle temperament, and its rapid natural growth rate.

What breeds make a Murray Grey cow?

The Murray Grey breed was developed from an initial chance mating of a black Aberdeen Angus bull and a roan Shorthorn cow in 1905 during the Federation drought.

How much is a Murray Grey?

But it was their grey-coated stablemates which retook the sale’s average stakes with 20 of the 21 Murray Grey bulls selling under the hammer to average $6575, a rise of $1486 in average from last year where 14 of 24 bulls (58pc) sold at auction to average $5089.

What kind of animal is a Murray Grey?

beef cattle breed
Australia’s beef cattle breed, the Murray Grey, originated in the upper Murray Valley on the New South Wales/Victorian border. From humble beginnings the breed has become a major force in the domestic and international beef industry.

Are Murray GREY cattle polled?

The breed is naturally polled and are noted for their docile temperament. They have proved adaptable to most climatic conditions. Murray Greys are easy care cattle. The breed are noted for the production of marbled beef without excess subcutaneous or inter-muscular seam fat.

Can a cow be gray?

All cattle basically possess one of three basic colors: black, red or white. This is why Charolais x Angus cattle are gray (diluted black).

What is the second largest cattle breed in the world?

Simmental

• Swiss breed.
• Color ranges from a black to yellowish brown to red.
• Horned or polled.
• Oldest and second largest breed in the world.
• Dual-purpose breed in the United States.
• Excellent milking ability.
• Known as the “Fleckvieh” in Germany and Austria and as the “Pie Rouge” in France.

How big are Murray GREY cattle?

All Murray Grey cattle are to be of “moderate” size, with enough length and thickness to be well-balanced and proportionate and have adequate muscling to the rear quarters and loin. Cows range in weight from 500kg to 700kg and the bulls 900kg to 1100kg.

What color is a heifer?

Heifer color is primarily a color from Yellow color family. It is a mixture of orange and brown color.