MURRAY GREY NEWS - American Murray Grey Association

MURRAY GREY NEWS
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN MURRAY GREY ASSOCIATION
MARCH 2008
Springtime
Bald eagles back in the cottonwood tree
The old brown hills are just about bare
Springtime sighing all along the creek
Magpies ganging up everywhere
Sun shines warm on the eastern slope
March came in like a lamb for a change
Gary's pulling calves at the old stampede
We made it through another on the northern range
Lonnie's pulling calves at the top of the world
We made it through another on the northern range
2008
Notes from the National Office ­
AMGA
Directors
George Germaine ­ President
360­295­8324
Pat Flavel ­ Vice President
208 ­ 880 ­ 3762
Sharon Virtue ­ Secretary ­ NWMGA Rep
541­367­5164
Steve Cummings­Treasurer
812­345­6108
Justin Holloway
Michael Jimenez
208­522­5489
360­687­4247
Kent Knight
Michael Birch
260­672­9457
410­557­6450
Kyle Knight
Andy Zinnel
260­312­5428
712­297­7293
Tom Helfter ­ MWMGA Rep.
507­665­2934
Ginger Natolis­ EMGA Rep.
740­374­2910
Our Cover
"We made it through another on the northern range."
Canadian cowboy singer, song­writer Ian Tyson
captures all of the signs of spring in his song
"Springtime". All of us who have suffered and
survived those long, Northern winters appreciate the
first signs of spring and the hope, promise and
excitement of calving.
A special thanks to Mr. Tyson for allowing us to use
his lyrics.
Photo courtesy of Tom Helfter, LeSueur, MN
See the full­color Murray Grey News online!
www.murraygreybeefcattle.com/newsonline.pdf
How to reach us ­
Press Releases ­ Melissa Schmitt, Ririe, ID is
working with a freelance writer to generate Murray
Grey Press releases. Please send AMGA contact
information for the beef cattle and farm magazines
that you receive. Email address will be greatly
appreciated. Let us know of things that might be
press worthy from your corner of the Murray Grey
world. This is a great opportunity for free press
exposure for our breed, let's take advantage of it.
Winter 2008 Sire Summary has just been published.
BreedPlan members will receive their Sire
Summaries along with their Individual Herd EPD
reports. The Sire Summary will be available on line
later on this winter.
Classified Ads ­ Look for changes in the AMGA web
site. We have added a “Classified Ads” section and
are moving forward with a complete redo of the site
in the next few weeks.
2008 National MG Show ­ One unfinished bit of
business left from the Directors' Winter Meeting was
to decide the venue of the 2008 National Show. The
decision will be made and announced in late March.
Watch the web site for details.
Summer Show Calendar – be sure to let us know
when and where you will be showing Murray Greys
this summer so that we can have as complete a list on
the web site as possible. Interest and demand are
high, so let's be sure that we let people know where
they can find you on the tanbark trail this summer.
Junior Members ­ Please keep AMGA informed
about Junior Members in your area. We want to
make sure any news worthy Junior endeavors are
highlighted in the “Murray Grey News”.
AMERICAN MURRAY GREY ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 60748
Reno, NV 89506
Phone: 775 ­ 972 ­ 7526
Email: [email protected]
http://www.murraygreybeefcattle.com
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In Memorium
Long time Murray Grey breeder Dale Jensen,of
Lindale Murray Greys passed away on Friday
February 29, 2008 at his home in Glenn's Ferry,
ID.
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State of the American Murray Grey Association
George Germaine President
It is my great pleasure to be able to write an article about the condition of our association as president of the
AMGA. A group like ours can never rely on status quo; we must either move forward or regress. I'm pleased
to be able to report that we are moving forward.
In the past year, our membership has grown at a better pace than most breed associations. We have members
in most areas of the country. Many of our new members are excited about our breed and willing to roll up
their sleeves and work to make us stronger. Our junior membership has kept pace and several of the junior
members have continued on with us after reaching adult membership age. (A pat on the back here for Andy
Zinnel and Sharon Virtue for their efforts with our youth.)
The association has a strong group of leaders. Most of the AMGA Board members were present at the recent
meeting held in Reno, Nevada. A large amount of business was completed at this meeting, and the members
in attendance were diligent about keeping our association on a forward looking path.
Financially, we are stronger than ever. We completed 2007 with some money in the bank, and prospects
looking good for the future. We are now doing registration work for the Grey Angus, which should bring us
some funds and increase opportunities to sell our stock. Breed Plan and registrations are strong, although
these are areas that can always use improvement. We are working on promotions and at finding ways to help
our members sell their animals.
One of the goals we had set in the past was to put on a national show at a centrally located site. I'm pleased
to announce that the 2009 National Murray Grey show will be held in Wyoming. Start planning now, as it
would be nice to have a great turnout of animals and members. Some of our members are already working to
promote the show and make it a memorable show.
We recently signed a new agreement with the Gerows. Part of it addresses the concern of a smooth transition
in case of emergencies. We, as an association, are lucky to have an Executive Director with a passion for our
breed and willingness to go much beyond requirements in working for us.
We are moving, but we still have work to do. We need more young members, both junior and young adult.
Our average age is probably in the neighborhood of the average US farmer­sixty plus. Experience is great to
have in a group, but so is some youthful exuberance. We need to get our breed out into the public view more.
Showing animals is hard work, but it really pays dividends. I also think we can look for ways to help and
encourage each other.
In closing, I thank you for letting me help lead the association in such a positive time for our breed. Every
morning when I get up, I say to myself, "Okay, George, get out there today and find a blessing, or better yet
be one." I hope this for each of you.
U
2008 Tattoo Year Letter
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Winter Directors Meeting
Reno, NV
The American Murray Grey Association's Directors held their annual Winter Meeting at the
Association's headquarters in Reno, NV on Saturday, February 9, 2008. All of the Directors were present
except Kent Knight, Justin Holloway and Kyle Knight.
In a move that could have far reaching, positive impact on the AMGA and the Murray Grey
breed in the United States, the Directors accepted a proposal authored by Sharon Virtue, Sweet Home, OR to
provide registry service and BreedPlan genetic evaluation for Mrs. Virtue's composite breed organization, the
International Grey Angus Association. The new Grey Angus association will be offering registry and genetic
evaluation for cattle of 25% to 75% registered Murray Grey blood with the remainder being either registered
Angus or registered Red Angus. The Directors hope that the new composite breed will increase industry
awareness of, and demand for, the American Murray Grey.
The Directors approved a new agreement with John & Geneva Gerow for the Gerows to
continue serving the Association as Executive Director and Registrar. The agreement is a self­renewing one
year agreement that clarifies the expectations of the Association and the responsibilities of the Gerows.
Perhaps the most significant aspect of the agreement is the guarantee of continuity through which both John
and Geneva Gerow agree to continue to serve the Association in the event that one or the other should
become incapacitated. As part of this agreement, the Gerows will be preparing a complete inventory of
AMGA records and property and will write an operating manual for the ABRI computer system, to ensure the
greatest ease of transition in the event that both John and Gennie should be unable to continue serving the
Association.
Ginger Natolis, regional representative for the Eastern Murray Grey Association, reported that
her region had not voted to host the National Show at Louisville, KY in November of this year, but that
Eastern would decide at their meeting in March at the Ohio Beef Expo. Sharon Virtue told the group that the
Northwest Murray Grey Association would be willing to host the National in Spokane in September if
Eastern chooses not to host the National. The Directors accepted the NWMGA offer pending EMGA's
decision in March.
Continuing on the topic of the National Show, Nick Schmitt, Ririe, ID, gave the Board a
detailed presentation about the Wyoming State Fair in Douglass, WY as a venue for a National Murray Grey
Show. The state of Wyoming is investing a great deal of money into the State Fair and is very much
interested in seeing more breeds of cattle represented. Nick reported that the Holloways of H Diamond Cattle
Co. and the Christensens of Eagle Rock Murray Greys exhibited at Douglass in 2007 and were well pleased
with the facilities and the amount of interest that their cattle generated among ranchers attending the Fair.
Nick told the Board that the Wyoming State Fair would be very interested in hosting our National Show. The
Directors asked Nick to continue working with the Wyoming State Fair board and voted to hold the 2009
National Murray Grey show in Wyoming.
John Gerow presented the Board the 2007 Profit & Loss Statement. 2007 was the fifth year in
a row that the Association ended the year with a positive retained earnings. Gerow's budget proposal for
2008 allowed for additional spending on BreedPlan output and the production of promotional materials, but
still showed a slight profit for the year. The Executive Director projected a slight downturn in dues,
registrations and transfers for 2008 in light of higher fuel costs and the general level of uncertainty in the
economy, but kept budgeted expenses at or slightly above 2007 levels.
The Directors discussed several possibilities for generating income from the web site. Steve
Cummings, Bedford, IN, suggested that the Association consider producing a book of tips and tricks to sell as
PDF files from the web site. Cummings also offered to work with the Executive Director to develop a
Classified Ads section for the web site and to develop other promotional materials.
The Directors want to thank Gennie Gerow for all of her hard work in putting together and
hosting this winter meeting.
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Members Wanted!!
Eastern Murray Grey Association is looking for
Murray Grey breeders in the Eastern United States
who are interested in joining in EMGA's effort to
promote our cattle in the East. Currently, EMGA
hosts a show at the Ohio Beef Expo in Columbus in
March and a show at the North American
International in Louisville in November.
We need members to organize and host picnics
and field days in other parts of the East. For more
information, contact:
Kyle Knight ­ 260 – 312 – 5428 or
Steve Cummings ­ 812 ­ 275 – 7003.
Welcome New Members!
James Adamowicz
Swamp Okes Farm
Cromwell, CT
Brady Smith
Mountain Home, ID
Junior Member
Larry & Millie Ball
Koshkonong, MO
Unique Tattoo: ZCH
Prefix: B­Dern
Larry Baumgardner
Chesnut Cattle Co.
Coshocton, OH
Unique Tattoo: CC
Prefix: CC
A. J. Jez
Circle J Ranch
Alvin, TX
Joseph & Jen Lindquist
Pine Creek Ranch
Swan Valley, ID
Unique Tattoo: PCR
Prefix: PCR
Bryan Blocker
Redemption Hill Farm
Waddy, KY
Vic Bloom
Central Lakes, MI
Schmelzer's Island
Grove Cattle Co.
Bremen, OH
Jerry & Terri Rigby
Vernon, UT
Tom Freund
Gays Mills, WI
We welcome each of you into our circle of
Murray Grey friends and hope that all of your
Murray Grey experiences are pleasant, profitable
and personally fulfilling.
Diamond G Farm
Registered Murray Greys
Breeding for
Quality,
Consistency &
Performance
Breeding Quality
Cattle for
Tomorrow's Markets
Today!
PO Box 1470 Highway 506
Vader, Wa 98593
Phone: 360 ­ 295 ­ 8324
george & cheryl germaine
email: [email protected]
Annette Pulliam Continues Her Recovery
We are happy to hear that Annette is
continuing her recovery at home in Shelbyville, KY.
Annette tells us that she is expecting it to take at
least another year before doctors can make an
accurate evaluation of her prognosis.
Annette would love to hear from all of you to
keep track of what is going on in your corner of the
Murray Grey world.
She can be reached at 502­738­5176.
Unique Tatto & Prefix Update
Gary Ormiston
Prosser, WA
Unique Tattoo: OCC
Prefix: Crow Canyon
Kyle Donnan
Galway, NY
Unique Tattoo: DF
Prefix: Donnandale
John Walker
Irrigon, OR
Uique Tattoo: SL
Prefix: Stokes Landing
Eric Sexton
Grant Park, IL
Unique Tattoo: ESS
Prefix: Sexton
Kade Matthews
Clarendon, TX
Unique Tattoo: KLM
Prefix: Matthews
Scott Fulmer
Mansfield, OH
Unique Tattoo: HCKF
Prefix: Hidden Creek
Please add these members, their unique tattoos
and prefixes to the list that accompanied your
December "MG NEWS"
There will be an updated list of prefixes and
unique tattoos on the new AMGA web site
which we hope will be on line very soon.
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His dam:
Monarch Oak Candie
Piedmont Cato For Sale!
She goes back to Pilot,
Mainline & Xerxes Khan and
traces back to the great
Erncliff Louise II
Chris Michael & Leah Birch
5533 New Park Road
Whitehall, MD 21161
His sire:
Monarch Oak Meteor
A silver, March 2007 bull calf from the heart of
the Monarch Oak breeding program. This bull
writes a pedigree that should ensure
performance and carcass quality.
Asking $1,500 plus delivery.
Call or email for more information.
A Wee­Gun Tjandamarra
grandson
Trait Leader in Weaning &
Yearling Growth
Sire of many black calves
Phones:
410­557­6450 410­692­5309
Email: [email protected]
PIEDMONT RIDGE ENTERPRISES LLC
Heavier Calves Do Weigh More
By: Chelsie Burroughs, Lebanon, OR
Last fall semester, I took a statistics class and for the
final assignment we had to create our own statistical test.
We were advised to create a test that related to our majors,
so as an Animal Science major I immediately decided that
I wanted to center my test around Murray Greys.
The question I asked was: Is there a statistical
difference in birth weights between bull and heifer calves
registered in the AMGA between 2004 and 2007? I was
able to obtain all the actual birth weight data from John
Gerow at AMGA and put it through a simple two­sample
T­test.
With data from 1075 calves, 499 bulls and 575
heifers, I found that the average bull calf weights 4.882
pounds more at birth than the average heifer (p<0.0001).
For the 499 bull calves, the average weight is 78.802
pounds with a range of 45­120 pounds. For the 575 heifers,
the average weight was 73.92 pounds with a range of 40­
114 pounds.
I found the results of the test to be typical of what
we see during calving season, bull calves are usually
heavier then heifers. Note, though, that the difference in
environments for these 1075 calves and their dams could
be a factor in the accuracy of this test.
Tips & Tricks
“How can I keep my cows from riding and bullying
a new cow that I add to the herd?” “What can I use to
perk up a sluggish, dopey new born calf?” Everybody who
works with cattle runs into these kinds of situations almost
daily. Wouldn't it be nice to have a handy reference book
filled with lots of good, proven home remedies for the
kind of problems that every herder is sure to run into
someday?
The AMGA Directors have asked Executive Director
John Gerow to begin gathering these tips and tricks with
the goal of publishing a small book to sell on our web site
as a PDF file. We invite all Murray Grey breeders to
submit tips and tricks that they have learned over the years
for this effort.
You don't have to limit your submissions to livestock
tricks and tips only. We are sure that many of you have
designed and built tools or made modifications to common
farm machinery. We would love to share these with
readers as well.
Here is a chance for all of us to capture and share
some of the wit and wisdom and practical, down to Earth
solutions that we have learned from those who came before
us. For more information, contact John Gerow at AMGA.
(Chelsie did not title this article, I did. I just couldn't resist the
temptation! ­ JG)
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Understanding Neonatal Calf Diarrhea
Dave Sparks D.V.M., OSU Area Extension Food­Animal Quality and Health Specialist
Neonatal calf diarrhea or CALF SCOURS generally is caused by one or more of the following disease
organisms: Rota virus, Corona virus, Cryptosporidium parvum, E. coli (K99 enterotoxigenic form), or Salmonella.
Understanding the impact that these disease entities have on baby calves can help cow calf managers reduce the adverse
effects of calf scours. Adequate colostrum intake by the calf is important for disease protection. A vigorous baby calf
nursing a properly immunized, properly fed dam, will be a first line of protection against calf scours.
The first 3 organisms on the above list usually cause diarrhea at 7 to 21 days of age, while the common
E. coli strains cause diarrhea within the first few days of life. The E Coli bacteria attaches to cells in the lining of the gut
and turn on the fluid pump mechanism to cause excess water secretion into the gut. (Enterotoxigenic scours. Cow
vaccination is helpful with this form.) The viral scours are caused by decreased absorption of water from the gut as the
virus kills the cells of the gut papilla. (Cow vaccination is available but not always effective). Cryptsporidium and
salmonella are zoonotic (transferable to humans) problems. The diarrhea is the result of a combination of factors
including: (1) dose (number) of organisms the calf is exposed to, (2) amount or lack of calf immunity (colostrum), and
(3) stress on the calf.
When should I treat the calf? Calves running around the pasture with their tails in the air, bucking and
kicking with yellow or white diarrhea may not need treatment. The main indications for treatment are (1) general
disposition, (2) appetite, (3) dehydration, and (4) body temperature. If the calf is weak, depressed, or reluctant to move
these are all indications that something is wrong. If the calf is not eating, the cow's udder will be distended and this is
sign of trouble also. Dehydration can be evaluated easily by pulling up the skin on the side of the neck or shoulder. In a
normal calf, the skin snaps back into position quickly. In a dehydrated calf, the skin remains "tented" for a period of time­
the longer it remains "tented" the worse the dehydration. Also, as dehydration worsens, the eyeballs sink back away from
the eyelids­this is a bad sign and fluids are indicated immediately. Normal body temperature (measured with a rectal
thermometer) is 100.5° F to 102.5 ° F. Body temperatures less than 100 ° F and greater than 102.5 ° F is a sign of
problems and treatment should be started.
What are the recommended treatments? The main treatment is fluid therapy. Secondary treatments are
antibiotics and nursing care. Because the main problem in scouring calves is loss of body fluid and electrolytes, the
primary treatment must be aimed at restoring the water balance. The calves are thirsty, but they are too sick to drink.
Therefore, the first line of treatment is oral electrolyte solutions. There are a number of excellent commercial products
on the market for treatment of calf scours. All of these products contain glucose or a similar material, sodium chloride
(table salt), and other electrolytes. The glucose and sodium allow the animal to absorb the water they need from their
digestive tract. Giving straight water does not work. Usually 2 liters (just over 2 quarts) of the oral fluid solution is given
1 to 3 times per day to the sick calf. Consult with your veterinarian regarding the appropriate oral electrolyte product for
your operation.
Antibiotics are often given to scouring calves even though antibiotics do not kill most of the calf scours
agents. Due to damage in the gut of scouring calves, bacteria will "leak" into the blood stream of these calves and cause
further problems. Antibiotics are of value for this reason. Antibiotics may kill the normal flora bacteria in the gut and
actually make the problem worse but they must be used in circulating infections. Again, consult with your veterinarian
regarding the correct choice of antibiotics to give. Many of the antibiotics are not labeled for calf scours and thus require
a prescription from your veterinarian and an extended withdrawal time.
When treating sick calves, always treat them after you have attended to all the normal calves. This will
decrease the spread of germs from the sick calves to the younger healthy calves. Also, keep all your treatment equipment
clean­including your hands and clothes, as you can easily transmit these agents.
When do I need additional help? If your treatment methods are not working, contact your veterinarian
immediately for additional help. If more than 5% of your calves are scouring and require treatment, you need help. If
death loss is greater than 2% due to calf scours contact your veterinarian.
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The Importance of Ultrasound Rump Fat
By Patrick Wall, Director of Communications, The National CUP Lab
It’s fairly easy for any cowhand to understand the necessity of collecting rib eye area, fat
thickness, and a measure of marbling via ultrasound. Those images largely attempt to mirror what a grader
looks at in assessing USDA quality and yield grade. However, the image taken over the rump often escapes
breeders as to why it’s necessary or how the information is used in the carcass Expected Progeny Differences
(EPD) of their respective bull or heifer. While their dedication to science and research has certainly been
appreciated, purebred producers are certainly due an explanation on the importance of rump fat.
The research behind ultrasound rump fat data collection is somewhat limited. A small number
of studies appear in The Journal of Animal Science including: Williams et la, 1997; Greiner et la, 2003; and
Tait et la 2005. The basic objective of this research was to improve the prediction of retail product or overall
carcass fatness using ultrasound technology on live cattle. As an animal stands in a head chute, the top of the
round is a primal cut that’s safely accessed. A practical and repeatable location is the “line” between the
hooks and pins. Using ultrasound, two distinct muscles are clearly visible in all beef animals at that location,
the gluteus medius and the biceps femoris. A number of variables including image position/location, rump
fat, muscle area, and muscle depth were studied. When the dust settled, the only measure that remained to be
collected was rump fat.
As beef cattle grow and mature, rump fat is an early developing fat tissue. Textbooks of beef
cattle anatomy often refer to it as the “breeding pad,” a protective fat Mother Nature put in place for mating,
making the process more comfortable for both bull and cow alike. On a typical growing ration used by
purebred operations, rump fat will be deposited at a younger age than rib fat. Thus, seedstock will often scan
with more rump fat than rib fat at a year of age. A high­energy feedlot diet can significantly alter the rate at
which cattle fatten. Pre­harvest ultrasound data results for fat cover are more variable with rib fat out pacing
rump fat in many instances. As a result, it becomes very difficult to parallel purebred yearling bulls and
heifers with crossbred steers of varying ages and genetic backgrounds being fed to maximize gain and quality
grade premiums. Research results are mixed when using rump fat to help predict USDA Yield Grade in
feedlot cattle. Graders must quickly view the carcass moving down the rail when assessing carcass yield;
sometimes they adjust the Yield Grade based on visible fat indicators other than 12th rib back fat. When
using 12th Rib fat, Rib eye Area (REA), % Kidney, Pelvic, and Heart Fat (%KPH), and Hot Carcass Weight
to calculate USDA Yield Grade, 12th Rib fat thickness has the most influence on the equation by far. Many
times, fat thickness over the rib eye alone is an accurate indicator of yield. As a result, collecting rump fat to
improve retail product prediction is simply unnecessary in a lot of feedlot carcass trials.
Fortunately, using ultrasound rump fat in a genetic evaluation tells a different story. Heritability
estimates for ultrasound rump fat are very encouraging. The 2004 Iowa State University Animal Industry
Report showed that ultrasound rump fat was highly heritable (h2=0.40), even slightly more than rib fat in the
same study (h2=0.29) when testing yearling Angus bulls and heifers. This certainly validates using
ultrasound technology as a viable tool for genetic selection and the accuracy at which rump fat can be
collected. However, making broad conclusions across breeds may be a risky assumption.
It is well­known that Continental breeds of cattle are later maturing and often leaner than their British breed
counterparts. As a result, scanning purebred Continental cattle at a year of age often limits the amount of
variation in 12th­13th rib fat thickness and rump fat, since these breeds have likely not reached the “plateau”
of their growth cycle. That’s not to say that scanning Continental breeds later in life is the answer; goals of
the breed and the breeder can be compromised in this scenario. In some cases, an animal may not be
genetically able to reach 0.4 inches of rump fat or rib fat, regardless of the diet or length of the feeding
period. It’s simply not enough to be able to measure a trait; you must find differences in a population in
order to make progress. In the end, British breed associations may find rump fat to be more useful in
predicting retail product since more genetic variation is expressed.
Please continue on Page 8
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WE NEED CATTLE!
We are looking for Purebred or High
Percentage Murray Grey females and a
service age bull ­ interested in black & black
carriers ­ but will consider any available.
Murray Grey Females Wanted!!
Brett Murie
Contact Ryan Lembke
Phone: 308 ­ 262 ­ 1390
Email: [email protected]
Cedar City, UT
Phone: 435­559­3030
Ultrasound Rump Fat ­ continued from Page 7
Continental breeds often find that rumpfat is not statistically significant in retail product prediction because
the measure more closely mirrors rib fat.
Many cattle producers question the usefulness of a rump fat measurement for the simple fact that grids
neither pay nor discount for the trait directly. Besides, the image takes more time to collect and requires
additional preparation (clipping/oiling) of the animal. Agreeably, very few breeders select bulls or
replacement heifers based solely on rump fat. Regardless, rump fat may still be used to identify potentially
lower maintenance animals within a contemporary group. Similar to rib fat, rump fat needs to be managed
and maintained. Progress can be made in red meat yield, but extreme selection pressure could harm
reproductive traits. USDA Graders take a quick look at the rump to see if a yield grade adjustment is
necessary as the carcass rolls by on the chain. I would suggest breeders do the same when examining their
genetics for retail product, especially if heifers are retained in the operation or sold as replacements.
The Long Grey Line
Murray Grey cows cross a snow covered pasture in Minnesota.
Courtesy of Tom Helfter.
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Come See Our Bulls at the
Midland Bull Test Columbus, Montana
www.midlandbulltest.com
Sale Day April 3, 2008
Bulls, Semen and Bred Cows for Sale!
H Diamond Cattle Co
Eagle Rock Murray Greys
Justin & MaryAnn Holloway LaRalph & Nancy Christensen
(208) 522 ­ 5489
[email protected]
(208) 524 ­ 2378
[email protected]
www.murraygreycows.com
HERONDALE
ORGANIC FARM
Quality ­ Performance ­ Eye Appeal
Monarch Oak Miss Allie
Grand Champion Female
2007 North American International
Yearling Bulls & Heifers Available
By TenderGene Score 9 & 10 Bulls!
Monarch Oak Farm
350 ASH ROAD
MARIETTA, OH 45750­9203
Phone/Fax ­ 740­374­2910
email:
[email protected]
Bluff Top Acr es
Kelly Deterding
[email protected]
ANCRAMDALE, NY
The leading supplier of Murray Grey genetics
in
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Phones:
Home ­ 618­284­7353
Cell ­ 618­567­7208
Thanks to Ollie Hollo for buying
BTA Picnic & BTA Daisy Duke
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O9 Murray Greys
HA MCKINLEY 45M
Our Foundation Sire for the Future
One of the top American bred performance sires!
Range Ready Breeding Stock Available!
John & Nancy Thomson
379N 100E
Jerome, ID 83338
208 ­ 324 ­ 2755
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H Diamond Cattle Co. has changed locations.
Our new information is:
Justin and MaryAnn Holloway
2784 E. 700 N.
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-6301
These young bulls are excellent for use on
heifers and dairy heifers
Our bulls test to be sound breeders at 12
months of age
Call or email for more information
Le Center Farm
[email protected]
www.murraygreycows.com
HD Maximus ET 11M ­ Semen Available
We will still be offering for sale quality Murray
Grey bulls and females as well as a large
inventory of semen and embryos.
Tom & Lucy Helfter
www.murraygreybeefcattle.com
26969 ­ 376 Street
LeSueur, MN 56058
507 ­ 665 ­ 2934
email: [email protected]
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American Murray Grey Association
PO Box 60748
Reno, NV 89506
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Your Midwest Source for Black Murray Greys!
RSA Valentino
Senior Herdsire
Yearling Purebred Black & Dun Bulls sired by
Valentino for Sale!
Also cows with Valentino calves at side for sale
Coming in 2008 ­ 50% to Purebred Bulls &
Grey Angus Bulls
Zinnel Farms
2532 Traer Avenue
Rockwell City,Iowa 50579
Phone:(712)­730­0573
Email: [email protected]
Watch for Zinnel Farms Murray Greys at weekend point shows in Iowa this spring.