About Murray Grey cattle

Benefits of breeding with Murray Grey Cattle Australia

Murray Greys are renown as an easy doing versatile breed that can thrive in any environment. Beef producers are choosing to use Murray Greys in their production systems for these reasons and many more.

Calving ease

Murray Greys are renowned for their ease of calving.

Coat colour

Light coated Murray Greys are more suited to hot environments, where studies have shown that under hot climatic conditions, dark coated animals absorb more heat than light coated animals and it alters the metabolic heat production of the animal. Consequently dark coated animals showed more seasonal differences in growth performance compared to light coated animals.

Temperament

Murray Greys are quiet, easily handled cattle. They readily adapt to new environments and settle well.

Market acceptance

Murray Greys are readily accepted by all areas of the market and carry a sound and well deserved reputation as producers of quality beef.

Growth rate – feed conversion

Murray Greys are efficient producers of quality beef both from feedlots and pasture.

Dressing and yield

Abattoirs, butchers and carcase competition results all point towards Murray Greys having exceptional dressing percentages and even more remarkable yields of sale-able beef.

Finishing

While many breeds have extreme difficulty finishing within certain weight ranges, especially in adverse seasonal conditions, Murray Greys can be brought to prime level at any range.

Meat quality

Murray Greys are proven for marbling and tenderness where they are leaders in producing high quality beef.

Versatility

Murray Greys are an Australian breed bred for Australian conditions. Murray Greys thrive in any environment and have the ability to finish well on grain or grass.

Mothering ability

Murray Greys make great mothers and their ability to produce milk is second to none.