After cancellation in 2020, the Canadian Angus Foundation’s (CAF) Building the Legacy fundraiser auction returned in 2021 in an online format through DLMS Farm Gate. Generous buyers raised more than $71,000 during the ninth edition of the sale that ended on August 28. The fundraiser helps the foundation preserve and expand the Angus breed for […] Read more
Canadian Angus Foundation raises over $70,000 in auction
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Ag in Motion launches inaugural Livestock Days
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Livestock producers and exhibitors from across Western Canada came out to Ag in Motion’s In-Person Livestock Days to check out livestock exhibits, stock dog trials and cattle shows to name a few of the goings-on. The in-person event was held Aug. 20 and 21 at Langham, Sask. Both days were jam-packed with seminars and demos. […] Read more
Canadian Junior Angus Showdown results
Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Junior Angus held its annual summer cattle show, Showdown, in late August. Due to the pandemic, Showdown was a hybrid event, held both online and in-person at Olds, Alta. The grand aggregate is the award that all juniors hope to receive at the banquet; it is the award for overall “best.” To compete for […] Read more
News from the Canadian Simmental Association
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2021 Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation annual fundraising auction was held July 23 and July 24 on DLMS.ca as a farmgate timed online sale. The auction was a great success raising $65,147! Thank you to everyone who donated, purchased and bid to make this year a success. Over 170 people bid on and viewed […] Read more
Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up wraps
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
For the second year in a row, the Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up cancelled its live cattle show and events and decided on a virtual event instead. However, with a little outward thinking and support through Direct Livestock Marketing Systems (DLMS), the committee was able to host a virtual event this year. It was a great […] Read more
Sask. ranchers step up to help Mackie family
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
With more than enough to worry about in the battle to find feed and managing the widespread drought, ranchers from southwest Saskatchewan have stepped up to help out 11-year-old Mia Mackie from Consul, Sask. Mackie was diagnosed with spinal muscle atrophy, a genetic disease that has no cure but can be treated. Mackie is a […] Read more
Canadian Limousin Association welcomes new president, directors
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Limousin Association held their AGM virtual on July 22. A productive discussion was had regarding member retention as well as the breed’s involvement in the commercial beef industry. Sandy Russell gave a presentation on the Canadian Beef Improvement Network and the Canadian Limousin Association made a formal financial commitment to the project. Outgoing […] Read more
Canadian National Junior Shorthorn show a success
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The 2021 Canadian National Junior Shorthorn Show took place in Lacombe, Alta., from July 8 to 10. The show was a great success, with over 40 juniors ranging in age from Peewee to Senior participating and more than 50 head at the show. Juniors participated in competitions both in person and online from all across […] Read more
Whitney DeDecker bids farewell to Canadian Speckle Park Association
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Whitney DeDecker has resigned from the Canadian Speckle Park Association as general manager, effective September 1. DeDecker is leaving the position to focus on her young family and their livestock operation. During her time as general manager, she directed the breed through many changes. Without a doubt, her greatest challenge was putting in place the […] Read more
Condolences to Kevin Rea’s loved ones
Purely Purebred, news from the September 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Limousin breeders, friends and family across Canada are mourning the loss of Kevin Rea of Bar 3R Limousin of Marengo, Sask. Kevin Rea was born in Kindersley, Sask., but lived his entire life in Marengo. Growing up, he spent time visiting neighbours, at local rinks or hanging out on the family farm. Upon graduating, Rea […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
