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 quality group of interested cattle producers and 53 head of cattle. This year, 27 new members attended Round-up for the first time.
Where else can you attend an event with 53 junior members of all breeds working together as teams and in individual competitions, to learn the skills needed in the livestock industry? This is not just any cattle show, it is an all-around event to promote and educate youth to continue in the livestock industry. There were sessions and activities for all ages, ranging from cattle handling to halter-making. Saturday evening included a cook-off, with junior teams preparing meals that comprised two steaks, a vegetable and a dessert.
Kodie Doetzel and Levi Rimke were show day judges on Sunday, and also led a judging clinic. Juniors participated in showmanship classes in the morning and then confirmation classes in the afternoon. The day was rounded off with a Parade of Champions and a Parade of 4-H Champions, then finished the evening with awards. Each year, Round-up is a weekend filled with friendships, learning, skills and knowledge, and 2022 was another successful weekend!
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Here are a few highlights from the show results:
- 2022 Round-up Agribition Judging Team: Emma Harms, Taylor Carlson, Dylan Frey, Cora Baker and Eric Schultz
- Bob Gordon Memorial Award for Outstanding Overall Top Judge: Abby Snowden
- Young Handlers Award: Madisyn Robertson
- Digger Award: Sveinna Bjarnarson
- 2022 Round-up Scholarship: Orianna Hyndman
- Grand Aggregates: Emma Harms (Senior), Madisyn Robertson (Intermediate), Blake Airey (Junior) and Paisley Baron (PeeWee)
- Grand Champion Angus Female: Joran Frey with Freyburn Blackbird 48J
- Angus Bull Calf Champion: Joran Frey with Freyburn Bobcat 29K
- Grand Champion Charolais Female: Paisley Baron with Hidden Lake My Moo 1J
- Charolais Bull Calf Champion: Fischer Cavers with Hidden Lake John 92K
- Grand Champion Simmental Female: Eric Schultz with Perks La Tigress 2035D
- Grand Champion Mixed Breed Female: William Keen with KTCT 245E Jody 44J (Hereford)
- Grand Champion Commercial Female: Katelyn Rutten with Zoe
- Commercial Bull Calf Champion: Jason Schultz, Riding Mountain
- Grand Champion Steer Award: Thomas Allen
For all the show results, visit the MB Youth Beef Round-up website.
