In 2017, the Canadian Simmental Association established the Award of Excellence program to showcase and recognize breeders who exhibit registered Simmental seed stock across Canada each year. We are once again pleased to announce this year’s top five Award of Excellence females and bulls. The 2023 Canadian Simmental Association Award of Excellence Female was GVR […] Read more
Canadian Simmental Association recognizes breeders
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Speckle Park cattle news and show results
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Speckle Park Association 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Gary and Nancy Kiziak and family at the Speckle Park banquet hosted at Agribition. The association recognizes the Kiziak family for the immense impact they have made and continue to make on the Speckle Park breed. A new award was created by the […] Read more
Agribition sees highest attendance in 18 years
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Western Agribition saw a total attendance of 142,807 for the 2023 show, which took place November 20-25, 2023. This number is the highest attendance CWA has seen since 2005, and up 19 per cent from 2022. On the show side of things, GVR Miss Peppa 21J took the Supreme Champion female title, with heifer […] Read more
News from the Salers’ 50th anniversary celebrations
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Salers Association of Canada marked their 50th during Farmfair International in Edmonton, Alta., in November. Festivities kicked off with the Purebred and Optimizer Salers Show on November 8, with Dawn Wilson judging. Results follow: Congratulations to all the breeders and exhibitors. On Thursday, the Neogen Cattlemen’s Choice took place and the judges crowned Grand […] Read more
Condolences to Cory Nolan’s family and friends
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Hamiota Feedlot said goodbye to Cory Nolan in November, and the following notice is a lightly edited version of the feedlot’s tribute. Nolan began working with the feedlot in 2008. His passion for cattle and the industry led him to make countless contributions to Hamiota’s operation. His commitment, character and devotion meant that he was […] Read more
Manitoba Ag-Ex hosts national Charolais show
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Charolais enthusiasts gathered at the Manitoba Ag Ex in Brandon this fall for their national show. Here are some highlights:
Shiloh Cattle Co. has a good run
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Shiloh Cattle Co. had an amazing week at the 2023 Lloydminster Stockade Roundup. The quality of cattle in the Red Angus and Black Angus show was second to none. Their two-year-old bull, Red DMM Rumble 74J (co-owned with Miller Wilson Angus and Riverside Angus), was Grand Champion Red Angus Bull and heifer calf, Red Shiloh […] Read more
Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation bestows scholarships
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation recently announced the recipients of their 2023 scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at $3,000. The Trevor Vance First Year Scholarship, in memory of Trevor Edward Vance, was awarded to Danica Davis of Keene, Ont. This scholarship, valued at $3,000, will help Davis with her post-secondary schooling. She is currently enrolled […] Read more
PHOTOS: Farmfair highlights
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Seedstock producers gathered early last month to show their cattle at Farmfair in Edmonton, Alta.
News from the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Speckle Park Association hosted their first Speckle Park breed show at this year’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ont. Grand Champion Female honours were awarded to Watson Land and Livestock Inc. with two-year-old female Watson Leopard Trillium 7J. Reserve Female honours went to MartinStar Farms with senior yearling Steele Katelynn 3K. Grand […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
