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Canadian Limousin Association Awards of Distinction

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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The Canadian Limousin Association (CLA) recently bestowed its 2023 CLA Award of Distinction to two operations: Payne Livestock, and David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd.  (Below is a shortened version of a write-up by Ashton Hewson) Rocky and Debbie Payne celebrated the 24th anniversary of Payne Livestock in 2023. Located near Lloydminster, Sask., Payne […] Read more
The Alberta Beef Producers recently elected its board and executive. Back (L to R): Brad Dubeau (general manager), Gary These, Lee Irvine (BCRC rep), Doug Roxburgh (CCA rep), George L’Heureux (CCA rep), Kent Holowath and Nanita Blomquist. Front (L to R): Miles Wowk (CCA rep), Sheila Hillmer (vice-chair), Brodie Haugan (chair), Fred Lozeman (finance chair) and Jay Hager. The group also welcomed several new delegates who are not pictured, including Jana Harman (CCA rep), John Doherty, Brenda Rosadiuk, Karen Shaw, Gary Smith and Kelly Smith. Also not pictured is Lyle Adams (CCA rep).
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New Cattle Young Leaders, Alberta Beef elects new board

NewsMakers from the April 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Delanie Ferguson grew up east of Crossfield, Alta., on a cow-calf operation. Her passion for the beef industry started at an early age while helping with the daily chores and developed further as she went through the 4-H program. During her time in 4-H and junior and breed show programs, she acquired […] Read more
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Fed cattle prices reach new highs

The Markets with Deb McMillin, from the April 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Fed cattle Fed cattle prices in Canada reached new highs during the second week of March. Urged higher by tightening supplies, smaller beef production, solid demand and stronger cutout values, the average fed steer price reached $203.90/cwt in Alberta. An average of $203.90/cwt is an improvement of nearly 10 per cent or $17.86/cwt since the […] Read more
Dr. Bree Kelln (PhD) will be supervising Tyler Peterson when he starts his master’s degree this spring. His research will begin in the greenhouse one plant at a time before he takes his work to the field next year.
Forages, News

New USask researcher focuses on growing forage production

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Dr. Breeanna Kelln (PhD) loves to connect the dots, even when the dots are scattered and seemingly unrelated. “I don’t fit into any box. I do interdisciplinary work and because of that, I’m connecting all these different pieces and I find the work to be super exciting,” said Kelln, assistant professor in the College of […] Read more
From seedstock to plate 
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From seedstock to plate 

NextGen Cattle Co.'s primary focus is on terminal traits for performance

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NextGen Cattle Company is an American-owned cattle company based out of Paxico, Kansas, on the east side of the Flint Hills. It is owned and operated by three seasoned cattle producers who are using what they have learned through hands-on experience to bring about their vision.  In 2015, brothers Derek and Damon Thompson, along with […] Read more
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South Devon cattle breed association gearing up

Purely Purebred, news from the March 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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For anybody looking at the South Devon breed there is news on that front. The Canadian South Devon Association had their annual meeting in Hanna, Alta., last fall after a hiatus. After doing a great job as vice-president, Bill Weir of Carstairs, Alta., has decided to take a well-deserved retirement. In his place is an […] Read more
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Simmental breeder recognized, B.C. breeders awarded

Purely Purebred, news from the March 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Richard Meyers of Minton, Sask., was honoured during Agribition’s commercial cattle show last fall. Meyers has been raising purebred Simmentals for 50 years in Canada. He and his family started with Simmentals in 1970 with some Swiss-imported heifers and also expanded into purebred Red Angus in the early 1980s. Congratulations, Richard, on this milestone. Welch […] Read more
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CCA reports: Maintaining trade momentum

Beef exports showing record-level growth

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Trade is a bright spot for the Canadian beef industry. We have seen incredible gains in our international trade file over the years. For our sixth straight year in a row, we’ve seen record growth in our exports. Exports have added C$1,044 per animal in value (five-year average) through selling into international markets. But this […] Read more
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Canadian Angus Association news

Purely Purebred, news from the March 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Congratulations to Belvin Angus of Innisfail, Alta., winners of the Angus GS 2022 contest sponsored by Neogen Canada. The Hamilton family is excited about using their Angus GS test results to make more informed selection decisions and to attend a conference of their choice as their contest prize. Angus GS testing includes parentage verification, genomic […] Read more

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