
Purely Purebred

The scoop on the Eurotier farm trade show
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
There are many great cattle shows to check out in the fall across Canada but if you’re looking for something a little different and want to see cutting-edge technologies in the livestock world, you need to head over to Hanover, Germany, and look at a livestock expo like no other. I had the opportunity to […] Read more

Condolences to Julian Hardman’s loved ones
Longtime central Alberta cattleman Julian Hardman passed away on December 23 after a brief illness. Born September 8, 1929, Hardman began his career as a livestock buyer in 1947 and held an Alberta livestock buyers license through 2021. Throughout his career he travelled the province buying cattle from farmers, feedlots and producers. In the mid-1950s […] Read more

News from the Canadian Angus Association
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Purely Purebred, news from the January 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen.

Condolences to Deryl Miller’s family on his passing
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The industry lost a great one when Deryl August Miller passed away peacefully at his home in Grandora, Sask., on Oct. 19. Miller was born and raised in Saskatoon. During his childhood, he spent all his free time at the Miller Brothers feedlot with his dad, sometimes working or riding horses with his friends. He […] Read more
Charolais Bulls top Ag-Ex
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Supreme Champion Bull at Ag-Ex in Brandon, Man., on October 25 was Beck’s Throttle 201K, exhibited by Steppler Farms, Miami, Man. There were eight breeds competing in the Supreme. Champion Jackpot Bull Calf was JMB Duplicate 402M exhibited by JMB Charolais Brookdale. There were 70 bull calves in this part of the Ag-Ex show.

Red Angus roundup weekend a success
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
On October 12, Red Angus breeders from across Canada and the U.S. gathered at the annual Canadian Red Angus Roundup Sale. Cattle were sold across Canada and U.S.A strong group of females were on offer with sale managed by OBI Livestock Ltd. High-selling pick of the herd: Lot 2 Pick of the heifer calves at […] Read more

Canadian Simmental Association holds AGM
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Simmental Association and Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation annual general meetings were held on October 20, 2024, via Zoom webinar. During the association’s AGM, attendees and viewers received reporting on another very successful year for the Simmental breed and the association. The association showed its appreciation to retiring director Byron Johnson for his […] Read more

Condolences to Graham McLean’s loved ones
Purely Purebred, news from the December 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
We were sad to learn that Graham “Cheeser” McLean passed away on October 16 at the age of 59 after a brief battle with cancer. McLean was an outgoing and friendly guy. Whenever he met someone new, he always wanted to know where they were from, who they were related to and if somehow he […] Read more

Olds Fall Classic cattle exhibition hits new high
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Olds Regional Exhibition hosted the largest Fall Classic in its history from October 3-6, 2024. With over 450 head of cattle and 114 exhibitors from across Western Canada, the event exceeded all expectations and solidified its place as a premier showcase for cattle producers in the region. The Stars of Tomorrow Jackpot Show drew […] Read more

Gilchrist Farms receives Canadian Commitment to Excellence Award
Purely Purebred, news from the November 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
In the cattle world, it’s a story often heard: one Angus cow changed the trajectory of a herd and the family business. Brad Gilchrist knew the commercial cattle side well, as the four generations before him built the family’s operation near Lucknow, Ont. However, a twist of fate took Gilchrist Farms from a commercial cow-calf […] Read more