News from the Angus associations

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Published: June 6, 2024

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As of April 16, 2024, the Canadian Angus Association is taking responsibility for collecting and preparing DNA samples for genomic testing. After submitting genomic test requests (parentage, Angus GS, etc.), producers can begin sending properly collected and stored DNA samples (hair, TSU, blood cards, semen) to the office immediately. Mail DNA samples to the association office at Genomic Services, Canadian Angus Association, 292140 Wagon Wheel Blvd., Rocky View County, Alta., T4A 0E2. Members can also drop off DNA samples at the Canadian Angus Association office during regular business hours (7:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday). 

On the provincial front, the Alberta Angus Association recently welcomed Jody Scheirlinck as the new office administrator. Scheirlinck works with her husband and two boys in their purebred Angus and Hereford operation and brings several years of administrative and industry experience to the association. She can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by phone/text at 403-892-1559. 

The Alberta Angus Association extends sincere appreciation to Belinda Wagner for all of her work and expertise in the past and her help transitioning duties to Scheirlinck.

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Mike Millar

Mike Millar

National account manager

As National account manager for Canadian Cattlemen, I work with all major accounts including equipment manufacturers, ad agency's and national breed associations. When I'm not busy working and promoting Canadian Cattlemen magazine, my family and I are running a purebred herd of Simmental cattle at Grandora, Sask.

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