Buyer question
Are Murray Grey cattle good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Murray Grey cattle 5 out of 5 for beginners (forgiving first herd).
Source: the Murray Grey cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Murray Grey cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Murray Greys come from the Murray River valley in Australia, starting from grey calves out of a roan Shorthorn cow by Angus bulls. They are polled, silver to dun, very docile and known for efficient growth and marbled beef on grass.
- Temperament
- Very docile
- Best fit
- Grass-fed beef, small herds
- Docility
- 5 out of 5 (Among the quietest beef)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Polled, easy doers)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Handles heat and cold)
What to weigh
Murray Greys are less common in the US, so good bulls and registered cows can take time to find. Their pale hides with dark skin handle sun well, but a smaller gene pool means asking about relatedness.