Simmental breeders from around the world are coming to Alberta for the 2024 World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress from July 29-August 4, 2024. The World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation meets biannually at congresses, which are held in a different country each time. It has been 18 years since Canada hosted the congress and the Canadian Simmental Association […] Read more
Canadian Simmental Association to host world congress
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Shorthorn Association holds Junior show
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Shorthorn Association held the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association National Show in Carman, Man., from August 10-12. Thirty juniors were in attendance. The association thanks the many volunteers and sponsors who made the event a success. Plans are already in the works to host next year’s show in Saskatchewan. Exact location and dates are […] Read more
Canadian Limousin Association news
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to former general manager of the Canadian Limousin Association, Tessa Verbeek and her husband Colin Verbeek of Hillview Farms, Morinville, Alta., on the birth of their son Heath Colin Verbeek on September 22. Heath joins proud big sister Rylin. Everyone is happy and healthy! Chad Homer is the new vice-president of the Canadian Limousin […] Read more
Hereford breeders gather in Manitoba
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
On August 26, the Manitoba Hereford Association held their 2023 field day hosted by Twin View Polled Herefords, with over 100 cattle entered. The association thanks judges Doug Allison, Neil Carson and Andre Steppler. Show result highlights: Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor was RSK Farms. Commercial Calf Champion and Yearling Heifer Champion was KTCT. Commercial […] Read more
Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
After watching the participants at Round-Up go through their educational and cattle show weekend this summer, you have to conclude that the industry is in good hands. On August 4-6, 71 enthusiastic Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario junior cattle producers attended the 16th annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up in Neepawa, Man. Excitement in the cattle industry […] Read more
Canadian Hereford Association honour and memorial scrolls
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Joe and Emma Hasson have been inducted into the Canadian Hereford Association Memorial Scroll. In 1975, Joe and Emma, along with their son Dave, built a polled Hereford herd under the name Gold-Bar Livestock. Through their annual production sale, they sold cattle to every province in Canada except Newfoundland. Gold-Bar cattle and semen also reached […] Read more
Salers Association offers scholarships, celebrates 50th
Purely Purebred, news from the September 26, 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Salers breed in Canada. Mark November 8-9 on your calendar and head over to Farmfair International to help Salers breeders from across Canada celebrate this historical event. Festivities kick off with the Purebred and Optimizer Show on November 8, followed by the Neogen Cattlemen’s Choice show November […] Read more
Limousin Association makes an Impact
Purely Purebred, news from the September 26, 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
One highlight of this year’s Canadian Junior Limousin Association Impact Show was the crowning of the very first 100K Jackpot winner, presented by Neogen Canada Genomics. This year’s award went to REW 143K Afterhours Kali, exhibited by Austyn Kishkan (see photo at top). The first of this kind in Canada, the 100K Jackpot is judged […] Read more
Hereford Association awards scholarships
Purely Purebred from the September 26, 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Hereford Association awarded several scholarships this year. Cassidy Ross of Estevan, Sask., received $10,000 from the Keith Gilmore Foundation Prize for Beef Innovation. Ross is working on a graduate degree at the South Dakota State University focused on ruminant nutrition of feedlot cattle and cow-calf grazing nutrition. She plans to pursue a doctorate […] Read more
Speckle Park Association finds synergy
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Speckle Park Association held its Summer Synergy/National Junior Speckle Park Show July 10-15 at Olds, Alta. Brandon Callis judged the purebred show, and Kasey Phillips judged the commercial show. Ag Plus Design and Photography captured the show. The Champion Commercial Female was exhibited by Amy Fradette. Heidi Fradette took home the Reserve Commercial […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
