Last November a female breeding stock sale was held at Dave Carson Auction Barn. This sale allowed breeders who have purchased purebred Limousin bulls from purebred Limousin breeders to offer their heifers to other commercial breeders. Last year’s sale was an excellent opportunity for farms to offer their good-quality Limousin-influenced female breeding stock. Because of […] Read more
Commercial breeding stock Limousin-influenced sale
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Jackie Northey honoured
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
We wish to congratulate Jackie Northey of Bashaw Ag Society on receiving the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for her community involvement. If you’ve been involved in the All-Breeds show or any other event that the Bashaw Ag Society has hosted, you’ll know that she has been an integral part of making it run. Congratulations, Jackie, […] Read more
Canadian Gelbvieh to celebrate 50th at Agribition
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Gelbvieh Association 50th anniversary celebratory banquet will be held this fall on December 1 in Regina during Agribition at the Royal Executive Hotel by Wyndham. Banquet tickets are $50 each and are for sale through the association office. There will be an auction for special limited-edition versions of the Canadian Gelbvieh Association 50th […] Read more
Salers hold AGM, association scholarship deadlines near
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Salers Association of Canada held a very successful annual general meeting on August 13 in Calgary. Executive for 2022-23 includes: Peter Watkins (president), James Yakemchuck (vice-president). Gar Williams (magazine and 50th anniversary), Travis Depalme (treasurer). Directors include Debbie Grundke, Cody Isley (newly elected) and Brian Walker. A reminder as well that the Salers Association […] Read more
Canadian Junior Shorthorn Nationals
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Junior Shorthorn board of directors are thrilled with how great their Canadian Junior Shorthorn Nationals were this past July in Collingwood, Ont. They were pleased to have had 75 juniors and just over 95 head at the Sun, Shades and Shorthorns show. They would like to thank all the volunteers, sponsors and bidders […] Read more
Limousin Association news
Purely Purebred, news from the October 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Ontario Limousin Association held its AGM at Listowel, on July 29, 2022. After enjoying the generous donation of coffee and donuts by Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) and Don Scott of Spare Time Livestock, the day started with the junior show, sponsored by the association. There were 21 juniors who presented top-quality Limousin heifers. […] Read more
15th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up 2022
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The cattle industry is in good hands after watching the participants at Round-up go through their educational and cattle show weekend. On July 30, 31 and August 1, 51 enthusiastic Manitoba and Saskatchewan junior cattle producers attended the 15th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up in Neepawa, Manitoba. Excitement in the cattle industry brought out a […] Read more
Brian Good and the chicken consortium
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Brian Good, always a promoter of beef and the Angus breed, had decided sometimes you need to step out in a different direction. [RELATED] Brian Good, Angus fieldman, passes As the story goes, Nate Marin and Brian, while on their way to the Brandon bull sale, stopped at a local auction which happened to be […] Read more
Congratulations to the Ford family
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to the Ford family of Wheatley River Farm in P.E.I who won the Grand Champion male and female in the Angus division at Kent County Fair/Expo Kent held August 26. in Ste-Marie-de-Kent, N.B. This pair went on to be the Supreme winner at the show.
Salers hold AGM
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Salers Association of Canada held a very successful annual general meeting on August 13 in Calgary. The executive includes: President: Peter Watkins Vice-President: James Yakemchuck Magazine and 50th Anniversary: Gar Williams Treasurer: Travis Depalme Directors: Debbie Grundke, Cody Isley (newly elected) and Brian Walker. A reminder that for Salers juniors across the country, the […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
