Cattle shows on deck this summer

Purely Purebred, news from the June 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh ShowThe Canadian National Junior Gelbvieh Show is July 24-26 in Swift Current, Sask. Juniors of all ages and skill levels are welcome to experience the show and activities hosted by the Canadian Junior Gelbvieh board and their parent advisors. Watch for the Summer Gelbvieh Guide, which will have more details, or […] Read more

A year after winning Reserve Champion Carload of Hereford bulls with their first NWSS carload, Harvie Ranching took home top honours.

Harvie Ranching wins big at National Western Stock Show

Purely Purebred, news from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to Harvie Ranching of Olds, Alta., on winning the Champion Carload of Hereford Bulls at the 2025 National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, in January. The carload show is a historic and prestigious show, with eight bulls making up a carload. Following the carload show, the National Western Hereford Sale saw a superb […] Read more


Tyler Blanchette leads his Grand Champion Charolais bull into the ring at Agribition’s Beef Supreme on November 30.

New purebred producers passionate about showing cattle

After making the jump into the seedstock industry, Tyler Blanchette and his family have attended several cattle shows, finding successes along the way

There are 100 animals in the ring of Agribition’s Beef Supreme on November 30, consisting of bulls, cows and some calves. The stands are full of people, and even more crowd around the door — almost more than the room can hold. They are all eagerly waiting to see who will win the coveted titles […] Read more

cow and calf at a cattle show

News from the Gelbvieh cattle association

Purely Purebred, news from the February 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Twin View Livestock and Goodview Gelbvieh exhibited the Grand Champion Purebred Bull, AWB Twin View Universal 22L ET, at Farmfair’s 50th Anniversary National Gelbvieh Show. Twin View Livestock hails from Parkbeg, Sask., and Goodview Gelbvieh from Punnichy, Sask. The Grand Champion Purebred Female was RWG Parkland K406, exhibited by Royal Western Gelbvieh of Red Deer […] Read more


The Canadian Charolais Association congratulates Farmfair on its 50th anniversary.

Canadian Charolais Association news, big win for Tetzlaff at Stockade Roundup

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Charolais Association congratulates Farmfair International on its 50th anniversary. It’s a great accomplishment and we are proud to continue to represent our breed at this show!  In other news, the association presented three scholarships at Canadian Western Agribition.  Jorja Beck received the $1,500 Dale Norheim Memorial Scholarship. It was presented by the association’s […] Read more

bull and handler at a farm show

Canadian Western Agribition highlights

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Canadian Western Agribition celebrated 25 years of Beef Supreme in November. Red Wilbar Hennessy 3K, a Red Angus bull, was named Supreme bull. The bull is co-owned by Wilbar Cattle Co. at Dundurn, Sask., and Rohrich Cutting Edge Ranch in North Dakota.  The Supreme champion female was Wheatland Lady 211H, a Simmental cow, with calf […] Read more


man taking a picture of a cow in a field

Focus on innovation puts Browarny family at leading edge of livestock photography

Nothing catches a beef producer’s attention like a compelling image of the near-perfect bull or female

Perhaps livestock photography is not the first occupation people think of in the beef sector. However, professional images create an opportunity to build relationships, add value and promote livestock on the farm level and far beyond. The Browarny name is synonymous with livestock photography. For decades, Walt Browarny, Allan’s father, was well known for his […] Read more

Clockwise from upper left: DMM Snapback 13L, Boss Lake Ms Donna 273K, Ty-D/Das Ca$H 111K, Black Gold Ms Hayleigh 213K.

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


Grand Aggregate winners at the Canadian Junior Angus Showdown.

Canadian Junior Angus Showdown news

Purely Purebred, news from the October 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to the Grand Aggregate winners at Canadian Junior Angus Showdown 2024. The Junior Grand Champion was Emily Honey and reserve was Jordyn Petherick. Kasey Adams was Intermediate Grand Champion and Riley Chowen the reserve. The Senior Grand Champion was Baxter Blair and Reserve Champion Keely Adams.

World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress, and WWCS Kayo wins a KO

Purely Purebred, news from the March 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The World Simmental Fleckvieh Congress planning process is in full swing for the big summer event in Alberta. Simmental breeders can display breeding stock from their operations during this event. Locations include Anchor D Ranch in Rimbey, Mader Ranches in Carstairs, Clearwater Simmentals in Olds and, if needed, Bohrson Marketing at Olds has offered space […] Read more