Murray Grey cattle - some pics

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Thought I'd post some pics of our Murray Greys for your viewing pleasure ... comments/questions welcome

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Nice looking animals!

I have a question. I noticed with the show heifer that you have them tied by the nose too. Why? I've seen a lot of cattle at shows, dairy and beef, but, have never seen any tied this way.

 

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here in Aus it is compulsory for any female or steer over 8.5 mths (under 8.5 mths is deemed a calf at foot) must have a nose clip/bug/dog and be led by it at all times. The lead on the nose isnt actually tied to the rails - it is looped up into the halter so that she doesnt tread on it and hurt her nose

in the US show ring the nose clip is optional for females and steers, I believe

we also require all bulls over 8.5 mths to be rung through the nose

 

[Farmer Kitty]

The bulls here have the rings but, they don't do the heifers or steers.

My old boss's kids showed so I've done enough behind the scenes to know they don't use them there either.

 

[laughingllama75]

Wow, those are some nice looking cattle. Looks like a lot of time and smarts went into selecting/breeding the right ones. The look nice and beefy too..... LOL. I don't know a whole lot about the breed, are they "just" beef, or dual purpose?
Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[Pure Country]

Very nice animals!

We have Limousin. They are pretty neat w/lots of personality. When we show, if it is a bull a year or younger, they don't need a nose ring. We don't use the permanent ones, just the clamp on ones. We don't use them on steers or heifers.

 

[wynedot55]

you have a fine looking herd of murray greys.i love looking at your cattle.

 

[Thewife]

Nice critters!

 

[jojo@rolling acres farm]

WOW! Beautiful, well cared for cattle. Kept the way they should be...

 

[haviris]

I like them, I've been trying to deside on the next bull breed and these are on my list!