
Purely Purebred
News from the Angus associations
Purely Purebred, news from the June 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
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 […] Read more
Condolences to Harvey family
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Our condolences to the Harvey family of Hi-Valley Limousin at 100 Mile House, B.C., on the loss of David Harvey. Harvey is survived by his wife Linda and daughters, Bobbi, Karen and Tanya, along with their families and numerous grandchildren. Harvey was born in Princeton, B.C., the oldest of five children. During his upbringing, his […] Read more
Franklin joins Agribition, Stone enters Hall of Fame
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Breanna Franklin joins Agribition Canadian Western Agribition would like to welcome Breanna Franklin to the team as marketing and communications manager. Franklin joins the team with a diverse marketing background including social media and has her MBA in management. Stewart Stone joins Hall of Fame Congratulations to Stewart Stone from Canadian Western Agribition and all […] Read more

From the archives: Goldenview Farms era draws to close
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Limousin Association shared the following story below from its breed archives. The Goldenview dispersal was held August 13, 1988, at the farm near High River, Alta. The 104.75 lots on offer grossed $998,350 to average $9,530. The decision to disperse the Goldenview herd was a difficult one for Jim and Ruth McBride and […] Read more

Canadian Angus Association is hiring
Purely Purebred, news from the May 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Angus Association is hiring for the position of genomic services advisor. This role is a customer service role, helping Angus members across the country. For more information or to apply contact the Canadian Angus Association at cdnangus.ca.

Researchers examine forage growth and grazing pressure
News Roundup from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Dr. Bart Lardner is well known in the beef industry across the western Prairies for his work on beef cattle management and forage production. At the end of January, he provided information to the industry on his research once again as he presented at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference. He says lately a lot of […] Read more

Junior Stars Leadership reaches for the stars
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Junior Stars Leadership Conference was held February 23-24 in Guelph, Ont., with the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association and the Canadian Junior Limousin Association. Day One included tours of the University of Guelph Dairy and Beef Research Centres in Elora as well as the precision feed facility. The group then moved to the University of […] Read more
Agribition welcomes 2023-25 Next Gen mentees and mentors
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program is proud to announce the mentees and their paired mentors selected to participate in the 2023-25 cohort. Mentees and their paired mentors include: The program is delivered by Canadian Western Agribition, in partnership with the federal government and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Each year it accepts eight applicants […] Read more
Condolences to Bill McQueen’s loved ones on his passing
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
Bill McQueen passed away on February 7, 2024, in Rosetown, Sask. Born on June 12, 1936, in Eston, Sask. to Charles and Ena McQueen, McQueen started life out at the family ranch near Richlea, Sask., but later moved to Dodsland, Sask., where he grew up and went to school. McQueen started trucking in the 1950s […] Read more
News from the Canadian Speckle Park Association
Purely Purebred, news from the April 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
The Canadian Speckle Park Association would like to congratulate Mara Vogel and Shelby Peacock who are members of the Speckle Park Junior community. This February, they participated in the Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference, an event offering Saskatchewan’s 4-H members the chance to earn scholarships totalling $12,000. Approximately 60 youths between the ages of 15 and […] Read more