Murray Grey Newsbrief

December 2006

MEAT & WOOL NZ BEEF EXPO PROGRAMME 2007

14th – 16th May 2007 Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North

The full programme can be viewed on this page.

 

HEALTHY RIVALRY AT THE 1st FUTURE BEEF NZ STEER HOOF & HOOK COMPETITION

Will it be a Simmental, Angus, Hereford, South Devon, Charolais or a cross bred steer to take out the title of Grand Champion at the first Hoof and Hook Competition to be held at the Meat and Wool Beef Expo? This seems to be the question on the tip of everyone’s tongue that has heard about the new steer competition. The first Future Beef NZ (FBNZ) Steer Hoof and Hook competition will be held on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2007 at Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North. The program will be linked in closely with the Beef Expo with the winners being announced at the Steak of Origin Gala dinner and at the PGG Wrightson Champion of Champions. General Manager of NZPBB, Murray Meads believes “The Future Beef Hoof and Hook competition will be an exciting start to the 2007 Beef Expo. Involving a youth activity at expo which is commercially focused, adds to the flavour of the event”. The proposed program will ensure that there is a good balance between competition, education, fun activities and time to work with the steers. Steers and competitors will arrive at Arena Manawatu at 12 noon and the draft program for the show is outlined below.

The steers will be processed at the LAND MEATS NZ plant at Wanganui and the carcass judging will be completed on Tuesday morning so that the results are ready to be announced at the PGG Wrightson Champion of Champions on Wednesday. Cattle breeders are encouraged to go in search of their best steer and then find a young and enthusiastic person to teach it to lead, groom it and then take it to the show to contest what will be a prestigious title. The competition is set to be a huge success with outstanding support from breed societies. Information will continue to be circulated early in the New Year, however if you have any questions or would like to be involved in the competition please don’t hesitate to contact NZPBB.

Saturday 12th May
1pm Welcome, registration and team building game
2pm Steers will be weighed and scanned for muscle and fat
3pm Ring craft and show preparation workshop
5.30pm Team games and time to feed and water the steers
6.30pm BBQ Sunday 13th May
9am Activities
10am Handlers class in age divisions
12 noon lunch
1pm Steer judging
3pm Prize giving
3-4pm Steers trucked from Arena Manawatu to Wanganui

 

New FBNZ Coordinator Appointed

FBNZ is pleased to announce the appointment of its fresh new coordinator Brooke Mullooly. Brooke has extensive experience in the beef industry and we feel confident that she will extend her passion for our industry into the FBNZ concept. Brooke is looking forward to her new position and is excited about the huge opportunities that exist for the program. She has grown up on a property and has extensive experience and knowledge of the beef industry. She has shown cattle and was the recipient of the NZ Angus Summitcrest scholarship. “I am looking forward to being able to give young people interested in the beef industry opportunities to further their knowledge and skills, and work towards ensuring that our industry is maintained for many generations to come.” Brooke will commence at NZPBB on Monday 11th December and if you have any queries she will be only too happy to assist you.

www.futurebeef.co.nz

Canterbury Royal Show Results

Cow, with her own calf(s) at foot (3 years and over)
(2): L Climo - Onemara V Mandy 190 1.
Heifer (2 years) - with or without her own calf at foot.
(3): Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Cilla 1,
L Climo - Waimak TW Trudie 202 2.

Champion Murray Grey Senior Female:
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Cilla.

Reserve Champion Murray Grey Senior Female:
L Climo - Waimak TW Trudie 202.

Performance Plus Class - yearling heifer.
(3): Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs 76-05 1.

Heifer Junior Yearling (4):
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs 76-05 1.

Ancare Genesis Pour On Champion Murray Grey
Yearling Heifer:
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs 76-05.

Performance Plus Class - cow or heifer two years and over
with calf at foot.
(3): Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Cilla 1,
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Sandy 2.

Bull 2 years and over.
(2): Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Hector 38-03 1,
L Climo - Onemara TW Vin 228 2.

Bull Senior Yearling
(3): Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Bruno 42-05 1,
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Jing Yean 15-05 2.

Bull Junior Yearling
(4): Robin Driver - Sherwood Snowstorm 1.

Murray Downs Stud Champion Murray Grey Senior Bull:
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Hector 38-03.

Reserve Champion Murray Grey Senior Bull:
L Climo - Onemara TW Vin 228.

PGG Wrightson Ltd Champion Murray Grey Yearling Bull:
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Bruno 42-05.
Reser ve Champion Murray Grey Yearling Bull :
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Jing Yean 15-05.

Supreme Champion Murray Grey :
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Cilla.

RAS Award - Gold Medal:
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Cilla.

RAS Trophy (A J & D K Mackenzie Foundation Memorial
Trophy - Supreme Champion):
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Cilla.

Performance Plus Class - yearling bull.
(4): Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Bruno 42-05 1,
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Jing Yean 15-05 2.

Two Yearlings, any sex, bred by exhibitor, judged as a pair.
(6): Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Bruno 42-05 1.

Group, Bull and two Females, any age.
(4): Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Bruno 42-05 1.

Two animals by one sire or one dam
(5): Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Sandy 1,
L Climo - Waimak TW Trudie 202 2.

McKenzie Trophy - Most Points Murray Grey Section:
Sarah Rodie - Murray Downs Sandy.

 

Performance recording on Breedplan

With the contracts now in place there are no additional charges for those members recording on Breedplan. Previously each recorded dam cost an extra $6.00 which was charged to members directly by ABRI.
Now full members pay $17.50 per dam whether they performance record
on Breedplan or not.

Herd book

The possibility of producing a Herd book by printing the information directly off Internet Solutions has been investigated. This unfortunately shows that to do this would cost $283 just for the paper to print off one run.
Specific software is available to produce a Herd book and the production of a Herd book will again be reviewed in 2008 when Breedplan will change to a windows based operating system.
Members can of course print off any information they want from Internet Solutions at any time.
If you don’t have a computer but would like to access the information contact a friend who does have internet access and can show you the ropes.

Progress magazine

Members can obtain additional copies of Progress at no charge, for promotional purposes. Contact Lindy Lawrence at Performance Beef Breeders if you wish to receive additional copies. A single page promotional pamphlet is also available from PBB for handouts at Shows, Field days etc.

Advertising

The Council has decided not to advertise in Dairy publications this season. This decision was taken following feed back indicating that the majority of bulls were already sold or spoken for.

Dairy Index

The setting up of a Dairy Index for Murray Grey bulls is being considered by the council.
Indexes can be established based on the EBV’s of individual bulls and the commercial use to which they are to be used.
The use of indexes has the advantage of providing a single dollar figure for an individual bull for a particular purpose. A dairy index is being considered first as this is the major market for Murray Grey bulls in New Zealand.
While providing a dollar figure value for customers it also provides a simple tool for breeders wishing to focus on the dairy market.
A trial run with known bulls on agreed standards will be done along with a costing to evaluate the index.