Monterey News

Monterey breeds Grand Champion Carcase

A Murray Grey heifer reigned supreme in the 2010 Perth Royal Show Prime Steer and Heifer Carcase competition.
The carcase was judged the Grand Champion and Champion Heavyweight Carcase of the Show, after finishing on 98 points, exhibiting a live weight of 453 kg and dressing out at 281kg, which equated to a dressing percentage of 62.1 per cent.

The carcase came from the heavyweight section of the competition and had a P8 fat of 7mm, rib fat of 5mm and EMA of 102cm². As a result, it scored perfect marks for fat depth, rib fat, EMA, fat colour, pH, muscle colour and market suitability.

The Murray Grey heifer was sired by Monterey Verdict V44 and had been purchased from Monterey earlier in the year by Alastair Murray of Tullibardine Murray Greys, who recognised her potential and was anxious to finish her for the Perth Royal.

She had been entered in the medium weight section on the hoof, where she was awarded Reserve Champion Medium Weight on the hoof, but ended up in the heavyweight class in the carcase section due to her excellent carcase yield.

Special Winter Bull Sale 27/5/09 (sale report)

With 500+ registered MG females and 300+ Angus females being joined over the past few years, we now have a large pool of bulls from which to select our sale draft. Traditionally, we have held bulls for private sale throughout the winter, but with the expansion of the female herd and subsequent weaners, space is at a premium.
The decision to have this special winter bull sale has been influenced by the comments of stock agents, as to the quality of our private sale mob. Most of these bulls were too young and lacking maturity back in January when the main sale team was selected. Now 4 months on, these younger bulls have developed into impressive types, and average over 800kg.
Murray Grey sires represented include Monterey Unit Holder Z16, Monterey Prince Z131, Monterey Zorro Z183, Monterey Egyptian, Impeccable, Whirlwind and Willalooka York.
Angus sires represented include Wallaroy Expert, New Design 1407, Lawsons New Design Z122, Monterey Virtuoso V200 and Lawsons Yield Grade A90.
All bulls are semen tested and breeding soundness evaluated, as well as being vaccinated against vibriosis and BVDV for the purchaser’s protection.
As always, our bulls are guaranteed for 2yrs against any genetic defects.

Tarlina Bull Sells To WA (Courtesy Farm Weekly 26/3/09))

South Australian Murray Grey genetics are headed to WA in the near future after Monterey stud principals Gary & Julie Buller, Karridale invested in a new sire at the recent Tarlina Murray Grey sale in Port Lincoln.
The Bullers paid the $9500 top price of the sale for the 23 month old Tarlina Cairns C18.
The 905kg bull was by Tarlina Z16 and had EBV's of +28, +39 and +53 for 200, 400 and 600 day growth, +5 for milk and +30 for carcase weight.
Mr Buller said Cairns C18 appealed for his great length, thickness and muscling coupled with terrific structural correctness and growth for age.

With the $9500 bull heading to WA are Tarlina stud principals Rodney (left) and Ruth Gregurke Port Lincoln, SA and buyers Monterey stud principals Julie and Gary Buller, Karridale WA.

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