This annual event continues to attract Commercial and Stud producers looking to introduce Murray Grey genetics into their herds. Murray Greys are used Australia wide in crossbreeding programs over European, Bos Indicus and other British breeds of cattle. The Murray Grey attributes of easy calving, docility, marbling, fertility and carcase quality are all evident in the cross bred progeny.

The Bulls and Females on display will again illustrate and affirm herd breeding direction and genetic progress. Murray Greys tick all the boxes, making them the ideal choice for the commercial cattle breeder.

From humble beginnings the breed has become a major force in the domestic and international beef industry. Murray Greys are renowned as easy care versatile cattle producing choice quality beef for a variety of markets and discerning consumers.

Murray Greys dominate Taste Test competitions. Their success in carcase competitions is legendary, they are valued by farmers and hobbyists alike for their easy handling traits and good temperament.

The Murray Grey Society celebrates its 50th year in 2012. Victorian Board representative Howard Woodall reflected on the progress of the breed and its members during that time.

“The Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society was formed in the early 1960’s to register the cattle and to administer the breed, following successful breeding programs from a number of progressive Murray Grey Breeders.

The advent of the Society was the signal for the growth and development of this great Australian breed of cattle which is unparalleled in Australia, and perhaps the world in the 20th century.”

The birthplace of Murray Grey cattle was in the early 1900s in the upper Murray Valley on the New South Wales/Victorian border. The National Show and Sale is held each year at Wodonga, near the birthplace of the foundation herd.

The breed has spread throughout Australia and to New Zealand, Asia, North America and Europe.

Supermarkets and butchers prefer Murray Grey beef as its consistent quality and tenderness can be relied upon. Murray Grey Carcases provide the "right sized" serves for today's family home meal and for the restaurant trade.

The Show & Sale catalogue will be available by phoning the Society on 02 6773 2022 early 2012 or on-line www.murraygrey.com.au

Murray Greys – Simply the best when only the best will do.