Yesterday & Today
How it came to be
A dream became a reality in 1994 when 2 Murray
Grey heifers were purchased for a 4-H project.
Those 2 heifers were the beginning of something
special and a love that runs deep here at the farm.
There have been a few changes in recent years, but
one thing has never changed here and that is the
love and passion for cattle.
Today the SF program is focusing on producing
high quality cattle that will work for the commercial
producer and in the show ring.
A dream became a reality in 1994 when 2 Murray
Grey heifers were purchased for a 4-H project.
Those 2 heifers were the beginning of something
special and a love that runs deep here at the farm.
There have been a few changes in recent years, but
one thing has never changed here and that is the
love and passion for cattle.
Today the SF program is focusing on producing
high quality cattle that will work for the commercial
producer and in the show ring.
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A bit about Murray Greys
The Murray Grey breed originated in Australia in the early 20th century along the Murray
River in New South Wales. The first animals were produced by a Shorthorn cow being
bred to an Aberdeen Angus bull. Murray Greys were first imported into the United States
in the early 1970's. Characteristics worth noting are their moderate frame, docile
temperament, calving ease, feed efficiency and carcass quality. The calves of the breed
are small at birth. The cows are good mothers and milk well, and the calves have good
rates of growth. Docility seems to be a genuine asset of the breed both in the herd and in
the feedlot. The cattle are polled. The color of the Murray Grey can be an asset. The
gray is a very practical color that reflects more heat than dark colors. The skin should be
heavily pigmented or dark-colored and this helps keep away certain eye and skin
problems, such as cancer eye and sunburned udders. Murray Grey cattle can range from
"light silver" through various shades of "dun" to black. The dun color may range from light
tan to dark, chocolate brown.
The Murray Grey breed originated in Australia in the early 20th century along the Murray
River in New South Wales. The first animals were produced by a Shorthorn cow being
bred to an Aberdeen Angus bull. Murray Greys were first imported into the United States
in the early 1970's. Characteristics worth noting are their moderate frame, docile
temperament, calving ease, feed efficiency and carcass quality. The calves of the breed
are small at birth. The cows are good mothers and milk well, and the calves have good
rates of growth. Docility seems to be a genuine asset of the breed both in the herd and in
the feedlot. The cattle are polled. The color of the Murray Grey can be an asset. The
gray is a very practical color that reflects more heat than dark colors. The skin should be
heavily pigmented or dark-colored and this helps keep away certain eye and skin
problems, such as cancer eye and sunburned udders. Murray Grey cattle can range from
"light silver" through various shades of "dun" to black. The dun color may range from light
tan to dark, chocolate brown.
| Foundation Females 2008 Grand & Reserve National Champion Females |
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| SF AFFAIR |
About Us
Sandbriar Farms is owned and operated by Kyle
and Carole Knight of Sylvania, Georgia. The
herd is made up of primarily Murray Grey with
some commercial cattle. Kyle also operates
Knight Livestock Services, which can
accommodate all your cattle needs including
herd work, nutrition consultations, hauling, sale
preparations, and clipping.
Sandbriar Farms is owned and operated by Kyle
and Carole Knight of Sylvania, Georgia. The
herd is made up of primarily Murray Grey with
some commercial cattle. Kyle also operates
Knight Livestock Services, which can
accommodate all your cattle needs including
herd work, nutrition consultations, hauling, sale
preparations, and clipping.
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| Sandbriar Farms Kyle and Carole Knight 863 Effingham Hwy Sylvania, Georgia 30467 912-690-5097 knightcattle@live.com |
| Sandbriar Farms employees - Beaner, Lucy, and Bella |
| Member of the following organizations: |
| American Murray Grey Association |
