Canadian Angus Association studies bull fertility

Canadian Angus Association studies bull fertility

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) is partnering with the American Angus Association and Kansas State University on a male fertility project. Fertility is the primary factor affecting operation profitability and sustainability. Bulls contribute to an operation’s reproductive success and profitability and a substantial opportunity exists to improve male fertility. This five-year project will study existing […] Read more

RED DMM RUMBLE 74J, named the Red Show Bull of the Year.

Canadian Angus Association Gold Show 2021 Results

Purely Purebred, news from the February 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

For 2021, the Canadian Angus Association removed the requirement that points are calculated on the best three shows across two regions. The 2021 winners are based on total points accumulation.  Red Show Bull of the Year: RED DMM RUMBLE 74J. Breeder: Vern and Brenda Goad, Cole and Jolene Goad. Owners: Lee and Dawn Wilson (Miller […] Read more


CAA delegation.

Angus association welcomes delegates

Purely Purebred, news from the December 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) was happy to welcome the ambassadors of Hungary, Lithuania and Rwanda along with Embassy Relations in Ottawa to the CAA office. Each ambassador expressed interest in Canadian Angus genetics to improve their local beef sector via technology, genetics and live cattle, and developing partnerships directly with local breeders and Canadian […] Read more

Canadian Angus Association announces board

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Angus Association elected directors and executives at its recent annual general meeting. Sheldon Kyle of Redvers, Sask., moved from president-elect to president. Shawn Birmingham of Brandon, Man., moved into the past president position, and Graham McLean of Watford, Ont. was chosen as president-elect.  Incoming directors include Doug Munton and Harold Reich in Alberta […] Read more


Canadian Angus Association changes convention plans

Purely Purebred, news from the April 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Due to the uncertainty in the industry and unknowns around future COVID-19 restrictions, the Canadian Angus Association board has decided to cancel the 2021 CAA Convention, scheduled to take place in Saskatoon from June 10 to 12. The 2021 CAA AGM will be moved to Angus Central, the office in Rocky View County, Alberta, with […] Read more

Presenting 2019 Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Champion Ryan Konynenbelt with the CAA-sponsored champion buckle.

Respect underpins successful career in cattle business

As the Canadian Angus Association’s longtime commercial fieldman retires, Brian Good looks back on those who shaped his path and what he learned about an industry that is all about people

When Brian Good became a field representative for Independent Breeders Service in the 1990s, a fellow fieldman offered some simple yet valuable advice that’s served him well through the years. Keith Coates, then a fieldman for the Canadian Hereford Association, took Good under his wing in his early days in this role. “One thing he […] Read more


Angus associations share data on foot scores

Angus associations share data on foot scores

Purely Purebred: News from the January 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Angus Association is teaming up with Angus Australia and the American Angus Association to combine foot score phenotypes from all three databases. Following promising results from research conducted by Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), the first updated foot score EPDs — including phenotypes from all three databases — was published November 27. “Using all […] Read more

Team Koe.

News from the Canadian Angus Association

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the November 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Mark your calendar June 10 to 12, 2021, for the Canadian Angus Association National Convention to be held in Saskatoon, Sask. Watch here for details as they come or check out the Canadian Angus website at cdnangus.ca for more information. The Canadian Junior Angus Association is proud to announce that Hayes Howe of Cypress County, […] Read more


The latest from the Canadian Angus Association

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the May 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

As Myles Immerkar, CEO of the Canadian Angus Association, puts it, “2020 will be a year like no other as everyone across the globe deals with challenges related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The beef industry and Angus community have shown great resolve through these times, and I thank everyone involved in making 2020 bull […] Read more

12th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup a success

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the September 2019 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

From August 2 to 4, 48 enthusiastic Manitoba and Saskatchewan Junior Cattle Producers attended the 12th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup in Neepawa, Manitoba. This year 22 new members attended Roundup for the first time. Some of the highlights from Friday included a presentation on judging techniques with Bill Biglieni of WLB Livestock, an overview […] Read more