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 Livestock has been breeding Limousin cattle and showcasing their genetics worldwide. They are well known for their generosity, passion and dedication to the breed.
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Rocky bought his first Limousin female from the Pacesetter Sale in 1975. Debbie was raised on a farm with purebred Charolais cattle and continues to develop and build her herd today. Married on June 8, 1991, they supported each other with their own herds and in 1998 built their farm where they reside today.
Through the years of breeding Limousin cattle, they have seen numerous females and bulls influence not only their own program, but many herds across North America. RPY Paynes Derby 47Z went undefeated in all eligible divisions through three show seasons and has played a huge role in their maternal foundation through the years. A female that Rocky and Debbie are proud to have bred and raised is RPY Paynes Will I Do 23W — a Limousin female that to this day is the only Limousin female to be crowned the Legends of the Fall, All Breeds Champion. She then made her presence known within the Payne Livestock program, being an instrumental donor. Her legacy lives on with daughters and granddaughters within their herd today. Other notable females throughout the years are Heatwave, Simply Irresistible, Princess and, most recently, Zena.
They still cherish the memories of Caesar parties and social drinks after tie-outs and sales with the many friends they have made in the industry. That is why they have become one of the most respected and decorated breeders in Canada, not only for their dedication to the breed but for their continued support of the Canadian Limousin Association and Canadian Junior Limousin Association.
More recently David Carson Farms and Auction Services has been a huge supporter of the Ontario Limousin Association by hosting a fall Limousin-influenced feeder calf sale in October, as well as a Limousin-influenced female sale in November. In the fall of 2021, they graciously opened their doors to the Ontario Limousin Association and hosted a Junior Show and Display Day for youth and breeders in place of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair that year and it was met with great attendance and enthusiasm.
In the summer of 2022, the OLA used the facilities again to put on a junior Limousin show in the morning and then followed it up with a very well attended annual meeting.Thanks to David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd. for their past, present and future support of the Canadian Limousin Association, juniors and breeders.
