The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 scholarships. It is great to see the optimism that was shown through the selection process this year, with more applications from more locations across Canada than ever before. The quality and potential within the youth of our industry is great […] Read more
Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation awards scholarships
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Charolais Association recognizes youth, celebrates Agribition
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) celebrated the return of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) by presenting a bronze to mark Agribition’s 50th anniversary. Kasey Phillips (CCA president) along with Craig Scott (CCA general manager) presented a Ken Fredrickson bronze to Chris Lane (CWA CEO) and Chris Lees (CWA president) during the Charolais National Show at Agribition. […] Read more
Canadian Hereford Association launches breed strategy and brand
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Hereford Association launched its new brand, “Better Your Beef,” at the 50th anniversary of Canadian Western Agribition. The “Better Your Beef” plan has been developed over the last 18 months with consultation from the commercial cattle industry, feedlots, members and youth from the cattle industry. The new brand is accompanied by a new […] Read more
Calgary Stampede welcomes Joel Cowley as CEO
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Joel Cowley is the new Calgary Stampede CEO. Cowley, who holds an MBA from Michigan State University and a graduate degree in animal science from Texas A&M University, comes to the Stampede with a strong agricultural background and a keen understanding of the rural and urban connections that are intrinsic to the Stampede’s purpose. Much […] Read more
Return of Canadian Western Agribition a success
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The return of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) was a success, as the show welcomed 85,179 attendees over six days. CWA’s 50th show kicked off on November 22, with free admission and a free pancake breakfast, courtesy of CN. The show saw record-high conference attendance in both the Grain Expo and Indigenous Agriculture Summit, as well […] Read more
Farmfair International Supreme Champions
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Congratulations to all the Grand Champions, Reserve Grand Champions and exhibitors at Farmfair International last month. The Supreme Champion Bull of Farmfair International 2021 was DMM Maximus 18G (see at top). Congratulations to Miller Wilson Angus and Little Willow Creek. The Supreme Champion Female of Farmfair International 2021 was BRCHE Berkly Ann 8507 PLD with […] Read more
50th anniversary history book on the Canadian Red Promotional Society and Red Roundup
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
We are looking for information articles on long-time exhibitors, cattle purchased out of the sale that have gone on and worked for you, and highlight events that you and your family have from Red Roundup! Open to past and present members of the society, any short clips or photos would be much appreciated. Email information […] Read more
RDAR invests in Canadian Beef Industry Network genetics data platform
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
(RDAR) has invested $640,000 in a collaborative research project with the Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN) to develop a unified, standardized and producer-accessible beef cattle genetics data platform. Through this platform, CBIN will provide commercial cattle producers and the entire beef production chain access to critical data that will help better inform genetic decisions and […] Read more
Manitoba Ag Ex 2021 show results
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Lady Classic Champion winner was HFL Rose 1035J (Simmental). Congratulations to the Horner Cattle Company. The Jackpot Bull Champion was Beck’s Thread 2176J (see photo at top). Congratulations to Beck Farms (Charolais). Congratulations to all exhibitors, as well as the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion winners.
Angus association welcomes delegates
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) was happy to welcome the ambassadors of Hungary, Lithuania and Rwanda along with Embassy Relations in Ottawa to the CAA office. Each ambassador expressed interest in Canadian Angus genetics to improve their local beef sector via technology, genetics and live cattle, and developing partnerships directly with local breeders and Canadian […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
