The feature of Murray Grey cattle which is most important to you on a small farm or as a first time cattle breeder, is their temperament. Quiet cattle means less stress on you and them. Quiet cattle are safer to be around. They are easier to work with when you have to round them up and they don’t have horns! Quiet cattle leave you more time to enjoy being a farmer.  Not to mention..........................

'I am, you are, Murray Greys are Australian'.

One thing all breeders of Murray Grey cattle have in common is a shared role in part of Australia’s agricultural heritage. There is something very rewarding about helping to further develop the Australian breed, that from the birth of the first 'mulberry' calf along the banks of the Murray River 100 years ago, is now the equal of any breed in the world..

'Serious' cattle when you want them to be.

Murray Greys are serious cattle. They have a peerless record in carcass competitions competing against all other breeds. They have the highest incidence of one of the genes regulating the tenderness of meat and have long been a preferred breed in the high quality Japanese market. Better still, butchers, Agents and cattle buyers know this too.

Participating in showing, buying and selling.

Murray Greys are shown at every Royal Show in Australia and at many local shows as well. This can be great fun and a good way to learn about the breed and get a name for your Stud.. There are a number of multi-vendor sales around the country  where everyone can buy and sell stud animals, regardless of their experience in the industry.

temperament

tenderness

coat colour

no horns!

reputation

hardiness

feed efficiency

Photos from left. Photo of Helen Sutherland Monument. Photo of Vasse Feed Efficiency trial bulls, Photo of Ellavagoode Zelma.

A beginners guide to getting involved and having fun

The biggest event in the Murray Grey calendar is the National Show and Sale held in Wodonga during the autumn. It incorporates the 'Banquet of Beef' dinner, Youth Ambassador competitions and the Annual General Meeting of the society. It is a great opportunity for getting to know other members and getting to know your breed.

Great Australian axeman, David Foster, guest speaker at the 2005 Banquet of Beef.

Ladies from the Bendigo Breed Promotion Group manning the stall at the Melbourne Royal 2003

The Murray Grey World Congress in Western Australia during October 2005 was a wonderful finale to the breeds centenary year.. Murray Grey breeders from around the world joined with local 

interstate society members for a week of sun, surf, wine and friendship, while exploring some of the most picturesque countryside Australia has to offer, and visiting some of the most successful Murray Grey operations. After all this no-one was in any doubt as to  why Murray Greys are number 1 in Western Australia.

The next World Congress is planned for 2009 with our Canadian and American colleagues doing the hosting.

Breed Promotion Groups

Many members around Australia have organised themselves into Breed Promotion Groups. There are Groups in every State. These local groups are often active in running field days, participating in or running shows and sales and other social events.

Your breed, your society and this club need you to let your friends and neighbours know about your breed and this website.

CHANGING FROM THIS TO THIS IS EASIER THAN YOU MAY THINK

Since its formation in 1962, the Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society has allowed the use of Angus genetics in breeding up programmes. Subject to society regulations, the progeny of purebred Angus cattle joined to Murray Greys, may be recorded in the Murray Grey herdbook. Check with the MGBCS if you would like to know more.