The Canadian Gelbvieh Association has organized the first replacement heifer performance project of its type at Olds College in Alberta. Sixty Gelbvieh and Gelbvieh-influenced heifers started the project February 19. Cattle producers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta who use Gelbvieh genetics enrolled heifers born from February to April of 2020 in the project. The project […] Read more
Gelbvieh Association sends heifers to college
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
2020 Purebred Charolais Breeder of the Year for Saskatchewan
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Saskatchewan Charolais Association has named Beck Farms the 2020 Breeder of the Year. Beck Farms is a family-operated mixed farm outside of Milestone, Sask. The family got its start in the Charolais breed when Wade, Mark and Jill purchased four Charolais heifers to show in 4-H in 1987. The Charolais tradition continues with the […] Read more
Canadian Western Agribition launches Virtual Education Program
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
In partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is proud to launch its first-ever Virtual Education Program. CWA’s Virtual Education Program is a year-round online platform that features content and learning for all elementary-aged students. The program brings some of the best online and accessible lessons about agriculture directly to the […] Read more
Brian Good retires
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Many cattle producers from across Canada and around the world have gotten to know Brian Good in his role as commercial Canadian Angus fieldman and representative for the breed. Well-respected everywhere he went, Good was equally comfortable in an auction mart talking to producers about the merits of using Angus genetics or a boardroom in […] Read more
Oberle Farms sees two sets of Charolais triplets
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Most cattlemen would agree that single calves are the norm, with the odd set of twin calves making an appearance. Triplets are not normally ever seen in a lifetime. How about two sets of triplets on the same farm? Oberle Farms is a purebred Charolais farm near Shaunavon in southwest Saskatchewan that had triplets within […] Read more
Purebred and Commercial Gelbvieh Breeders of the Year
Purely Purebred, news from the March 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Man-Sask Gelbvieh Association is pleased to award the 2020 Purebred Breeders of the Year to Thackeray Land and Cattle of Weyburn, Sask. Ian and Sheila Thackeray, along with their family, have been raising Gelbvieh cattle for years. They have promoted the Gelbvieh breed with enthusiasm in their community, their province and beyond. Ian has […] Read more
Saskatchewan Charolais honours McKenzie Ranch
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Saskatchewan Charolais Association is proud to announce that the 2020 Commercial Breeder of the Year award goes to McKenzie Ranch at Delisle, Sask. McKenzie Ranch is run by David McKenzie and his wife Leanne along with their son Tyson. Brothers Kolton and Clayton are not far away when help is needed, along with David’s […] Read more
Salers Association celebrating 50th anniversary with history book
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Salers Association of Canada and the Salers History Book Committee are proud to announce that they are collecting information to produce a 50th anniversary history book. Some of the information they are looking for includes: breeder’s name/farm name, location and years involved with Salers; names of memorable sires and dams; names of people who […] Read more
Latest from the Canadian Limousin Association
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Limousin Association (CLA) would like to thank Shayla Chappell for being an important part of the team for the past three years. In her time with the CLA, she embraced every challenge that came her way and has been dedicated to serving members. Chappell will be moving home to Saskatchewan to work for […] Read more
Canadian Shorthorn Association announces scholarship winners
Purely Purebred, news from the February 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Shorthorn Association is pleased to announce that Brooke Van De Voorde of Meeting Creek, Alta., and Jessica Davey of Saskatoon, Sask., are the recipients of the 2020 Canadian Shorthorn Association Ian McRae Memorial Scholarship. Van De Voorde is currently attending Grade 12 classes in Bashaw, Alta., and plans to enrol at Lakeland College […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
