2010 ANNUAL MAGAZINE
Bookings are now being taken for advertising in the 2010 Annual Magazine. A full colour, gloss magazine set for a pre Christmas release.
HOW ARE YOU MARKETING YOUR AI SIRES?
The MGBCS is offering members a couple of cost effective options to help you market semen you have for sale to other Murray Grey breeders and the wider beef industry.
eMARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
The MGBCS is offering members of the MGBCS and other businesses a couple of cost effective ways to increase the exposure of their business.
EMBRYOS WANTED FOR SOUTH AFRICA
Tim Arnot of Semark Genetics in South Africa has had a request to source 100 Murray Grey embryos for export to South Africa.
HEAVIEST BULL AT EKKA CROWNED GRAND CHAMPION
Under the watchful eye of Judge Charles Wallace, a 1332kg bull Parknook Bonanza C496, exhibited by J.F & J Sturgeon & T.J & R.A Harris was awarded to prestigious title of Grand Champion Murray Grey bull.
MORE MURRAY GREY CROSS SUCCESS
EKKA 2010 once again saw steers and heifers with a Murray Grey content perform well in the Woolworths Premier Carcase Competition. Further highlighting the advantages of using Murray Greys in your commercial crossbreeding program.
MURRAY GREY NORTHERN BEEF WEEKEND TOUR
On the weekend of 26 and 27 June, thirty nine Murray Grey breeders from across NSW, VIC and QLD came together for a tour of four Murray Grey studs situated in the Northwest of NSW. The tour, hosted by the Tamworth North West Murray Grey Breed Promotion Group was experienced by enthusiasts both stud and commercial, with cattle numbers large and small.
PERSONNEL CHANGES FOR THE MGBCS
With the birth of her first child just around the corner in October, Diana Wood will be relinquishing her role as the Executive Officer of the MGBCS on the 10th of September 2010. Filling in the role of Executive Officer for twelve months will be David McDonald.
MURRAY GREYS TO SUPPORT MCGRATH FOUNDATION, ROYAL CANBERRA 2011
The MGBCS Ltd is pleased to announce it’s partnership with the McGrath Foundation during the Royal Canberra Show in 2011.
CANBERRA ROYAL FEATURE SHOW 2011
The Royal Canberra Show in 2011 will see the Murray Grey breed line up as the Feature Breed of the show.The organising committee has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring Murray grey enthusiasts a great exhibition of Murray Greys at Canberra in 2011. Thanks to the kind sponsors, on offer will be some great incentives for exhibitors to come to Canberra for both the Hoof & Hook Sections and the Murray Grey Section.
THE WOODBOURN MURRAY GREY YOUTH AMBASSADOR AWARDS
The Murray Grey Youth is delighted to announce that the Woodbourn Murray Grey Stud will be the naming rights sponsor of the Murray Grey Youth Ambassador Awards for 2011.
2011 ROYAL CANBERRA MURRAY GREY FEATURE - SUPPORTING THE MCGRATH FOUNDATION
The MGBCS is now taking orders for Polo Shirts to be worn by all handlers during the Murray Grey judging at the 2011 Royal Canberra Murray Grey Feature Show.The shirts are not limited to just handlers at the show, but to anyone looking to support breast cancer awareness.
AUSMECTIN SOUTHERN BEEF WEEK
Six Murray Grey Studs from Northern New South Wales will be on display throughout the 2010 Ausmectin Southern Beef Week Field Days from July 26th to August 2nd 2010.
2011 NSW BEEF SPECTACULAR & TRADE EXPO FEEDLOT TRIAL
Entries are now being taken for the 2011 NSW Beef Spectacular & Trade Expo Feedlot Trial. The objective of the trial is to evaluate the performance of teams of five animals in achieving the commercial requirements of Cargill Beef Australia's 100 day grain fed program.
2010 WINTER SIRE SUMMARY
The 2010 Murray Grey International Winter GROUP BREEDPLAN Analysis has been completed and and as such, the Sire Summary can now be viewed
via the BREEDPLAN section of this website.
BREEDPLAN FROM GO TO WHOA! - WEBINAR COURSE
Are you new to, or thinking about, joining BREEDPLAN? Or perhaps you have been a member of BREEDPLAN for a while and would like a refresher course outlining your performance recording requirements. The "BREEDPLAN - From Go to Whoa!" webinar course will be run over 6 weeks during June & July 2010 and aims to upskill members in performance recording for BREEDPLAN.
GET 'CLOSER TO YOUR CLIENTS'
Southern beef Technology Services (SBTS) will once again be hosting ‘Closer to your Clients’ packages throughout 2010.
HOOF WIN - CASINO BEEF WEEK
A Murray Grey cross Simmental steer exhibited by Sixpence Park Murray Grey Stud took out Grand Champion Led Steer on the hoof in the prestigious Casino Beef Week led steer competition.
INFORMATION WANTED ON NSW HOOF & HOOK COMPETITIONS
The Southern Tablelands Group would like information on any hoof & hook competitions which are open to stud & commercial breeders for both led & unled categories throughout NSW.
MURRAY GREY FEMALE PROVIDES WINNING COMBINATION
The National Beef carcase competition saw Murray Grey and Murray Grey crosses perform well throughout the event. In keeping with the trend of crosses from European bulls & Murray Grey cows performing well in carcase competitions, a steer out of a Murray Grey cow was crowned the Grand Champion Carcase.
SECOND TIME RUNNING FOR ELIZABETH FIELDS AT BENDIGO
It was a case of de ja vu for the Elizabeth Fields Murray Grey Stud, Yass, NSW, when their cow, Elizabeth Fields Gemma B2 was named the Reserve Senior Interbreed Female at National Beef Bendigo in 2010. The Elizabeth Fields Stud also took out this title in 2009, with Milwood Jeanette A2.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY ENJOYED AT MURRAY GREY FIELD DAY
Local producers and school students enjoyed the special guest speakers from Industry and Investment NSW who spoke on the latest tools available to improve beef production and profitability.
FURTHER CONDITIONAL CARCASE COMPETITION SPONSORSHIP - 2010
The MGBCS is happy to announce further extension of the Conditional Carcase Competition for Carcase Competitions around Australia in 2010.
SEARCH FOR 2011 'COUNTRY HOPE CHARITY STEER' FOR ROYAL CANBERRA FEATURE
As founders & stud groomers of the 'Country Hope Charity Steer', exhibited & sold at the Royal Canberra Show each year, the Rodd Family would like to further contribute their time & resources to yet again another charity steer for the 2011 Royal Canberra Show.
NATIONAL SHOW & SALE REACHES $9,000
A cow & calf unit offered by Gilldon Murray Greys, Clyde VIC reached the top price of $9,000 at the Murray Grey National Show & Sale on April 22nd.
BOARD ELECTION RESULTS & EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
The MGBCS Board of Directors for 2010 was announced at the Annual General meeting of the MGBCS on April 22nd.
THE LAND NORTHERN BEEF WEEK
Four Murray Grey Studs from Northern New South Wales will be on display throughout the 2010 The Land Northern Beef Week Field Days.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TAKES OUT MURRAY GREY YOUTH AMBASSADOR AWARD
Young South Australian Murray Grey breeder, Jake Phillips, has added another feather to his cap by being named the 2010 Senior Murray Grey Youth Ambassador.
2010 GREY COUNTRY MAGAZINE
Bookings are now being taken for advertising in the 2010 Grey Country Magazine.
MURRAY GREY STEERS PLACE SECOND IN STANHILL TROPHY
A team of Murray Grey Steers has placed second in the highly coveted Stanhill Trophy, for team of three purebred steers at the 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
BOOKOOLA BEATS THE BEST FROM THE WEST
A 2006 drop cow, with calf at foot has taken out the Best Exhibit award at the 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
MURRAY GREYS IN YOUR CROSSBREEDING PROGRAM A WINNING COMBINATION
When talking about Murray Greys in cross breeding programs, the first thought that usually comes to mind is using a Murray Grey bull over females of other breeds. However, there are a lot of commercial breeders that are using Murray Greys females to form the basis of their commercial herd.
MURRAY GREY - TOP PRICE STEER WAGIN WOOLARAMA
Following up on the Murray family's 2009 success at Wagin Woolarama in WA, Tullibardine Murray Grey Stud has once again taken out the Champion Heavy Weight section in the Trade Cattle Section with a purebred Murray Grey Steer.
2010 RNA “PADDOCK TO PALATE" COMPETITION
The Beef Committee of the RNA is pleased to advise that entries are now open for the 2010 Class 37 Paddock to Palate Beef Competition to be held in conjunction with the 2010 Royal Queensland Show.
NSW BEEF SPECTACULAR
NSW Murray Grey breeders were provided with a great opportunity to showcase the quality Murray Grey animals that will be on sale at the National Show & Sale, at Wondonga on April 21st and 22nd, with a number of vendors from the National Show & Sale exhibiting cattle at the NSW Beef Spectacular in Dubbo.
SPECTACULAR START FOR MURRAY GREY STEERS AT DUBBO
A pen of three Murray Grey steers has taken out Champion Pen of Three on Hoof in the first day of judging at the NSW Beef Spectacular in Dubbo.
2010 CENTRAL WEST BEEF WEEK FIELD DAYS
Two Murray Grey Studs from Central West NSW will open their gates up to the public during the Cydectin Central West Beef Week Field Days.
FINE DISPLAY AT ROYAL CANBERRA
For the second time in three years, a cow bred by the Myanaga Stud has taken out the title of Supreme Murray Grey Exhibit, after
winning Senior and Grand Champion Female.
MURRAY GREY CARCASE DOMINATION
Murray Greys have once again dominated the Hamilton Beef Expo Domestic Trade Carcase Competition held in Victoria on the 12th and 13th of February.
NOMINATION OF ZONE ELECTED DIRECTORS
Nominations are called for members seeking election as the zone representatives for the following zones:
• New South Wales – Three Year Term
• Queensland – Three Year Term
• South Australia – Three year term
TENDERNESS KEEPS THEM CHEERING FOR CHAR CHAR
Murray Grey Beef helps Char Char Bull restuarant in Fremantle, WA achieve success.
MURRAY GREY YOUTH NEEDS YOU
Once again the Murray Grey Youth will be running a silent auction at the 2010 National show and Sale at Wodonga over the 21st & 22nd April.
SA BEEF FIELD DAYS
Seven Murray Grey Studs will be on display throughout the 2010 CGU South Australian Beef Field Days. The Field Days will be held from
February 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th.Properties will be open to visitors from 9am to 5pm.
AN AUTHOR AMONGST US
Mrs Joyce Livingstone, a long time member of the MGBCS has recently published a children's book with the story based on, 'Matt & Miranda, The Murray Greys From Muddy Meadows Farm'.
MURRAY GREY STUDS IN STOCK & LAND BEEF WEEK
Three Murray Grey studs, along with a combined entry from the Gippsland Murray Grey breeders will be on show in the Stock & Land Autumn Beef week from January 31st to February 7th 2010.
MURRAY GREY STEER BRINGS $9,500 AT AUCTION
A seven month old Murray Grey Purebred steer named Thunder and weighing 326kg was auctioned off at the Bomen Livestock Marketing Centre Wagga Wagga, on the 7th December 2009. The steer made a staggering $9,500 dollars in support of Willians Hill School for the intellectually disabled.
2010 SIRE SUMMARY
The 2010 Murray Grey International GROUP BREEDPLAN Analysis has been completed and and as such, the Sire Summary can now be viewed
via the BREEDPLAN section of this website. Printed copies of this report will be mailed out in mid January 2010.
NATIONAL SHOW & SALE 2010
The Murray Grey National Show & Sale will be taking place at the Wodonga Exhibition Centre on April 21st & 22nd 2010. Entry forms for the 2010 Murray Grey National Show & Sale are now available on line. Entries close January 21st 2010.
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