There will be a new class at the Murray Grey Feature Breed at the Royal Launceston Show. Calf Class: calf at foot of females entered in breed classes, to be led by a child 5 to 12 years of age. Calf must be halter broken and age of calf and child stated on entry form. Woodbourn Murray Greys are sponsoring the Supreme Exhibit with a cash prize of $250.00, and many more sponsors will be providing fantastic prizes for other classes.
Encourage all young handlers to break in a Murray Grey heifer as the Murray Grey Breed Promotion Group of Tas has taken the wonderful initative to provide a prize of $50 for a handler leading a Murray Grey heifer at Launceston, Hobart and Circular Head shows.
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May I suggest a list of cattle for sale be set up.There would be a number of breeders who send off cattle to reduce numbers but these cattle could be of value to others to increase their genetics.Even if some of these are only sold for chopper prices at least we are keeping people in the breed and can continue to upgrade their herd and so retain their interest.This list would only apply if the vendor is willing to transfer ownership.It may even entice new members who can get into a stud breed for a small outlay.
By: bob kerr on June 22, 2009
at 12:36 pm