I’ve been visiting with cattle producers from across the Canada over the holidays and had quite a few comments on our December Canadian Cattlemen cover (see artwork above). It was a new look for the December issue and we were more than happy to showcase artist Maxine Abraham’s work. On a recent business trip to […] Read more
Mike meets our talented December cover artist
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Registration deadline for international Charolais conference approaching
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
It’s your last chance to register for the International Charolais Technical Conference in the Czech Republic. The conference is being held April 20 to 26. The deadline to register is February 28. For more information visit charolais2023.com.
Canadian Angus calving book available as an app
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Just in time for calving season, the folks over at the Canadian Angus Association are excited to share that the new Canadian Angus calving book app is now available as a free download from the Apple Store for your Apple device (the Android version will be available soon). To find the app search for “Canadian […] Read more
‘Father of Charolais breed’ Rodney James passes
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
We were saddened to hear of the passing of F. Rodney James, 90, Okotoks, Alta., on December 2, 2022. Among other titles, James could have been tagged as “The Father of Charolais.” James was one of the first breeders to import Charolais up from the United States in 1958, when he was only 26. He […] Read more
News from the Canadian Gelbvieh Association
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Gelbvieh Association’s 50th anniversary celebrations came to a close with Farmfair and Agribition this fall. Members past and present gathered to talk about the last 50 years and celebrate the association’s history book. For your copy of this comprehensive history on the Gelbvieh breed, please contact the association office. Congratulations to all the […] Read more
Speckle Park cattle debut at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was held from December 31, 2022 to January 14, 2023. Canadian Speckle Park breeders Wilcox Livestock, Carmark Cattle, Codiak Acres, INC Cattle Company, Spot-R-None Speckle Park, Deer Ridge Ranch, Highmark Stock Farms, McAleer Ranching, Graham Creek Ranch, River Hill Farm and Fleetwood Speckle Park made the long trek […] Read more
Former Charolais president Wilf Sieger, 99, passes
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Wilf Sieger, 99, the former president of the Canadian Charolais Association (CCA), passed away October 10, 2022, in Coronation, Alta. We offer our condolences to his friends and family. Sieger was CCA president from 1978 to 1980. He may have been best known as president for cutting the ribbon for the grand opening of the […] Read more
Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll recipients
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to the 2022 Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll recipients. The recipients include Randy Radau of Red Deer County, Alta.; Harold and Maurice Oddan of Maidstone, Sask.; Don and Diane Guilford of Clearwater, Man.; and Brian Trueman of Amherst, N.S. Third-generation Hereford breeder Randy Radau has been involved with the Canadian Hereford Association since becoming […] Read more
Bill and Sylvia Jackson honoured
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to Bill and Sylvia Jackson of Tullamore Angus on being recognized at this year’s Royal Winter Fair for their family farm’s 100-year membership in the Canadian Angus Association. If you’ve never had the pleasure of sitting down for a visit with Bill and Sylvia, you should, as they are Angus royalty and great ambassadors […] Read more
George Earley passes
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Our condolences to the Earley family on the passing of George Earley of Kerwood, Ont. Known to many in the Angus circles, Earley served as Canadian Angus Association president in 1978 and was seen as an exemplary cattle producer, mentor and community member. Earley devoted his life to the cattle and sheep industries, mentoring youth […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
