MURRAY GREY 665
BALLEE THUMBS UP

DESCRIPTION

Murray Greys are a relatively new breed that adapt to diverse climate conditions, and are known for their high-quality meat production. But their value is in cross-breeding. Murray Greys can produce a medium animal with eye muscle area, meat color, meat yield, fat depth, tenderness and taste, which all means quality. Ballee Thumbs Up has sired, from a South Devon dam, a heifer that scored second in New Zealand's “Steak of Origin” tenderness and taste competition, from more than 100 entries. His daughters have won at 2003-2004 shows, although he himself is unshorn, due to a shift of property. His stock are very pleasing and, like him, need little to keep them in top condition. He is 2 on the Genestar test.

LINEAR MEASUREMENTS
Category Girth Flank Rump Length Rump Width Adj. Shoulder Width Adj. Neck Length
Optimal range 0+ 0+ 36-41% 44.0% 2+ -2 or less
ID: 665/98 ? ? ? ? ? ?
ULTRASOUND MEASUREMENTS
Category Tender Factor Marble Ribeye Area (EMA) Weight Scrotal
ID: 665/98 ? ? ? ? ?
REGISTRATION & PEDIGREE
Born:  August 6, 1998
Sex:    Male
Breeder Address: M/S BH & BR Buchanan, Mt. Steward
Malcombe Rd., Rd 9 Feilding, New Zealand

Semen Orders 413-477-6500 fax 413-477-0937
P.O. Box 441 Hardwick, MA 01037    www.bakewellrepro.com