Maxine Rawnsley of Pukekohe won the Intermediate class of the Beef Herdsperson competition at Canterbury A&P Show held in November. Now a Murray Grey member in her own right, along with sister Roxanne, Maxine was helping Kaipoi exhibitors George and Glenda Climo with their Show team.

Maxine was the youngest competitor in the Intermediate, 13 to 17 year old age group. She was placed first in the handling section, 2nd in the judging section and following an interview was placed Overall first place.

At the Waikato Royal Show held at the end of October the sisters were successful with their entry in the Senior Cow and calf class, Koromiko Grenelda A10

It is great to see the passion for Murray Greys, entering the third generation. Maxine follows in the footsteps of her mother Catherine Rawnsley and grandfather Gary Allen in her passion and ability in handling beef cattle, both of whom are still active in both judging and preparation of stud beef cattle of several breeds, for the Show and Sale rings..





 

Don't forget the photo competitions which are open to all members, $2/entry closing date last day of 2nd month.

 Cute calf.......     November/ December 2011
Cow and calf.....January /February 2012
Weaner bull........March April
Weaner heifer.....May/June
R2 Heifer.............July/Aug
R2 bull..................Sept/Oct

Send your entries in to Lindy at the PBB office, either post or high resolution version via email.





 

Rodney Times Nov 15th ""The market at Kumeu was extremely strong with a keen bench of buyers at the Livestock Mart Auction Kumeu sale on Monday,and some good quality stock on offer. Good Murray Grey fat steers sold to $1525 and Murray Grey cows sold to $1145."
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The ranking either higher or lower than the breed average can be seen in the bar graph available under EBV graph heading on each animals pedigree page, or by linking a group of animals by clicking "Link to to Breed Object for these animals" at the bottom of the list.
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Check out the cattle for sale section with a last opportunity to obtain Ballee blood for your herd.

For sale Ballee Concorde



 

Two Webinar series are currently available through the Australian Murray Grey Society, in conjunction with ABRI and SBTS (Southern Beef Technology Services.)

Entitled" Know your genes" and "From Go to Whoa" they are a series of On-line Seminars discussing everything you need to know about EBV's, Breedplan and DNA!

You can access them through here  and download which ever session you prefer. Alternatively if you have a Dial up connection or slow Broadband you may prefer to obtain them on CD. There are six sessions to each title each ranging in length from 43minutes to 1 hour 14 minutes, plus a seperate one on using the Enhanced Murray Grey Mating Predictor, lasting 37 minutes.

The CD is available from Australia at a small charge which we are currently arranging. If anyone desires a copy of the CD(s) please let the NZ MG Society know, so that we can arrange the order.


 

Article and photo courtesy Straight Furrow May 24th

Maxine and Roxanne Rawnsley with their grandfather Gary Allen

Sisters Maxine and Roxanne Rawnsley from Pukekohe took home their share of ribbons at this year's Future Beef prize giving.

Entering with their grandfather Gary Allen, from Koromiko Stud in Paparimu, 13 year old Maxine's pure bred Murray Grey gained the reserve champion of the two-day event running the weekend before National Beef Expo. The Future Beef event which invites youth interested in the industry to learn and compete from hoof to hook. The contestants can be aged between 8 and 25 but most entrants tend to be kids at school. During this time contestants are tested on everything from leading cattle to identyfying meat cuts.

This is the girls second year competeing in Future Beef. Maxine, who wants to be a farmer when she grows up, said it was good working with the animals. Her 11 year old sisterRoxanne, who aspires to work for PGG Wrightsons one day, said; "It brings out a lot of competition and it's fun":

 

Check out at the Cattle for Sale on the left side bar to see if there are stock available, these are frequently updated.

If you want Murray Grey cattle, feel free to advertise in Cattle wanted by contacting the PBB office.
 

If you have stock for sale or wanted you can advertise on line through the Cattle for Sale and Wanted section of this website, photos can be added. Cost $25 +gst for up to 3 months listing. Contact Lindy at PBB office to place an advert or enquire.
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Check out the Download Forms section under the Association heading on left side bar. Transfer Forms and Artificial Insemination certificates are now available.
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