Breeders of
Registered
&
Pureblood
Murray Grey Cattle
Heifers
"Conan" Poverty Hill VPP Carnation 2C --100% MG -- Reg # 56716
alongside daughter DeCo Cadberry Rose --100%MG -- Reg # 59228
alongside daughter DeCo Cadberry Rose --100%MG -- Reg # 59228
In His Own Words...
After years of growing bone, power, and strength. Finding the right cross. The use of tons of feed with a slow turn over then maybe a choice carcass, maybe not. As a buyer-feeder-farmer-breeder the consistency was lacking. Grain had become too valuable to run through the cattle and the turn around for cash flow just too long. We had to modernize, “go grass“. All phases of the operation had to be cut for our bottom line. Our maximum conversion goal set at 18 months. We sought for calves that packed 3 plus pounds on per day till harvest. A Cattle breed with an easy to work with attitude that can KEEP the pounds on. Cows that carry a frame/conformation so the gain goes on in the right places. Everything, "the package" coming together at the correct time. Finishing out at 1100 to 1300 lb . A carcass of white fat and no patching, uniform marbling.
The must haves: Longevity … Good mothers with ease of calving and an outstanding carcass quality. Strong feet and legs built to be passed on to the future generation. A tight udder with a rich milk capacity capable of growing a production/performance calf. A cattle breed that an operator can “work with”. Cows able to handle transition and perform on even the toughest of terrain.
Murray Greys- "the silver cattle" a cross of shorthorn and angus. Familiar with both as top beef breeds. These cattle fit the criteria; carrying the characteristics of our choice. A modern breed that would provide the custom beef market with some extra benefits, (Which we saw as gold for our buyers). The "Murrays" a heart healthy beef . Full of flavor with a tenderness that the customers comment on. Being workable not excitable, these cows packed on the pounds! Grass and quality forage will do. Very, little grain fed for conversion to a choice carcass. Some needing none at all.
The calves are easy to bond with. Quick to their feet and nursing soon after birth. At 3 days old the young stock are easily handled and the producer can notice the gain.
For DeCo Cattle Company the cow of the future is found. The Murray Grey- gain impressive, yield outstanding, carcass quality remarkable.
The must haves: Longevity … Good mothers with ease of calving and an outstanding carcass quality. Strong feet and legs built to be passed on to the future generation. A tight udder with a rich milk capacity capable of growing a production/performance calf. A cattle breed that an operator can “work with”. Cows able to handle transition and perform on even the toughest of terrain.
Murray Greys- "the silver cattle" a cross of shorthorn and angus. Familiar with both as top beef breeds. These cattle fit the criteria; carrying the characteristics of our choice. A modern breed that would provide the custom beef market with some extra benefits, (Which we saw as gold for our buyers). The "Murrays" a heart healthy beef . Full of flavor with a tenderness that the customers comment on. Being workable not excitable, these cows packed on the pounds! Grass and quality forage will do. Very, little grain fed for conversion to a choice carcass. Some needing none at all.
The calves are easy to bond with. Quick to their feet and nursing soon after birth. At 3 days old the young stock are easily handled and the producer can notice the gain.
For DeCo Cattle Company the cow of the future is found. The Murray Grey- gain impressive, yield outstanding, carcass quality remarkable.