The Maritime Angus Association’s long time secretary-treasurer, Betty Lou Scott of Mount Thom, N.S., has stepped down from official duties. Her contribution and efforts to develop Maritime Angus are unmatched. Scott will still be involved as secretary-treasurer of the Nova Scotia Angus Association. The current and past board of directors thank Scott for all her […] Read more
Report from the World Angus Secretariat
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the May 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
‘Pride of the Prairies’ hosts its 100th bull show
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the April 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Senior 4-H members participating in the 10th Annual Summer Synergy at Olds Regional Exhibition this summer have an exciting opportunity. The top eight finalists in the judging competition will represent the Summer Synergy Judging Team in the Canadian National 4-H and Youth Judging Competition at Canadian Western Agribition in November. There they will compete against […] Read more
Campbell family of Manitoba receive Limousin Association Ambassador Award
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the March 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference awarded Honour Scrolls to three couples on January 17 in Regina, including Helge and Candace By, Keith and Linda Kaufmann and Lyle and Linda Stewart. Helge and Candace By of Regina, Sask., are known for their work in the Charolais breed and the Canadian livestock industry. In 1999, they became […] Read more
Glen Gabel, a “true Cowboy”
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the February 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Stromsmoe Herefords and Angus 34th annual production sale was held on December 4, 2018 at Etzikom, Alta. The sale grossed $495,075. As well, 31 Angus bulls averaged $7,250, seven Angus bull calves averaged $4,550, 12 Hereford bulls averaged $4,291 and 81 commercial bred females averaged $2,310. The Canadian Maine-Anjou Association awarded Bronwynn Frenzel of Magrath, […] Read more
Top Simmental breeders awarded at Agribition
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the January 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Simmental Association recognized top Simmental seedstock breeders at Canadian Western Agribition. Award of Excellence Female: Boss Lake Ms Elle, two-year-old cow shown with heifer calf at side. Owned by Boss Lake Genetics of Parkland County, Alta. (photo at top of page) Award of Excellence Bull: Ironhill Rollin Thunder, yearling bull owned by Ironhill […] Read more
Alberta Supreme Show of Champions presented
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the December 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The winners of the Alberta Supreme Show of Champions presented by RAM were announced November 10 at FarmFair International. The Grand Champion Female (below) was GREENWOOD PLD ALLY 702A with calf at side GREENWOOD FLICK PYN 62F, shown by Greenwood Limousin and Angus of Lloydminster, Alta. The Grand Champion Bull (at top) was a Black […] Read more
A tribute to Don Pochylko
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the November 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Hereford and cattle juniors from all breeds have until December 15 to apply for two $1,500 awards to participate or attend a cattle-related event or learning experience. It is all part of the Beef Cattle Learning Award created by Frances, Lance and Sheri Leachman of Big Gully Farms at Maidstone, Sask., in memory of Buddy […] Read more
Canadian Limousin Association elects new board
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the October 22, 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Bonanza 2018 was a huge success. Held July 17-21, 2018, in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., the event hosted over 100 junior participants and displayed over 150 head of cattle from across Canada and a few from the United States. Bonanza 2019 will be in Weyburn, Sask., from July 31 to August 3, 2019. Hereford Steer Showdown is […] Read more
Simmental Association brings back Award of Excellence program for 2018
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the October 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Simmental Association new board of directors (see above) will be meeting for the first time October 22, 2018 in Calgary, Alta. The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation board of directors (see below) will be meeting October 21, also in Calgary. The Canadian Hereford Association is now providing identification and genetic services to producers […] Read more
Young Canadian Simmental Association show winners
Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the September 2018 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Canadian Angus Association (CAA) member service team leader Kajal Devani has been elected to the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) board of directors as one of the cattle breed registry association representatives. Devani joined CAA in 2009. She leads the generation of genetic evaluations for Canadian Angus breeding stock, identifies and monitors genetic conditions and counsels […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
