Haroldson’s Miley.

Toronto Royal Beef placings

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

Canadian beef producers showcased top genetics from across Canada at this year’s 100th anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The event was held November 5 and 6. To celebrate this historic milestone, all the Canadian beef breed associations held their national shows at the Royal. All cattle were top-notch quality. We especially […] Read more

The Supreme Grand Champion, Merit Pride 125H and Fladeland Pride 1K, Dawson Fladeland.

Ranchman’s Ridin’ and Recitin’ Show

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

Southwestern Saskatchewan hosted another excellent junior and pen show at Kinetic Park in Swift Current, Sask. The one-day event on September 24 brought together a junior show, with 52 exhibitors with 66 entries, and a pen show with 56 entries from 19 exhibitors. Judges for the junior show were none other than Darcy Olesky and […] Read more


Canadians attending the Congresso Ganadero de las Estrellas in Mexico.

Mexico hosts Livestock Congress of the Stars

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

A number of Canadian beef producers along with breed association representatives attended the 2022 Congresso Ganadero de las Estrellas — which means Livestock Congress of the Stars in Spanish. Held at Cortijo Los Fernández Tonala, Jalisco Mexico, March 23-27, 2022, the event met all expectations, drawing some of the very best livestock from Northern Mexico. […] Read more

Manitoba Ag Ex Reserve Champion Bull — Beck’s Thread 2176J. He was the Manitoba Ag Ex Bull Jackpot Champion earlier in the week. Owned by Beck Farms.

Manitoba Ag Ex 2021 show results

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

The Lady Classic Champion winner was HFL Rose 1035J (Simmental). Congratulations to the Horner Cattle Company. The Jackpot Bull Champion was Beck’s Thread 2176J (see photo at top). Congratulations to Beck Farms (Charolais). Congratulations to all exhibitors, as well as the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion winners. 


Steele Brook Addition 2E, with her heifer calf at side, Steel Brooke Destiny 1J.

Steele Brooke Farm wins Supreme Female at Expo Boeuf

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

Congratulations to the crew at Steele Brook Farm on winning Supreme Female (Champion Female InterRace) with their Shorthorn cow-calf pair at the recent Expo Boeuf held October 8 to 10 in Victoriaville, Que. The cow taking top honours was a home-raised female, Steele Brook Addition 2E, with her heifer calf at side, Steele Brook Destiny […] Read more

Champion Purebred Female was awarded to Kade Rancier showing RF SCREAM 974G with RF HOLLER 1130J at side.

National Young Canadian Simmental Association Virtual Show Results

Purely Purebred, news from the September 27, 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Young Canadian Simmental Association held its virtual national show on July 23, 2021. Judges were Riley Lafrentz and Madison Sibbald.  Champion Purebred Female was awarded to Kade Rancier showing RF SCREAM 974G with RF HOLLER 1130J at side. Reserve Purebred Female went to Brodyn Labatte with PU 33’A MS SIERRA 117H.  Champion Purebred Bull […] Read more


(Left) Agribition Evolution 2020 Supreme Champion Female; (Right) Agribition Evolution 2020 Supreme Champion Bull.

Agribition’s Evolution Series

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the February 2021 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has released the results of its 2020 Evolution Series, sponsored by RBC. The Supreme Champion Female was Remitall-W Belle ET 45F, a Hereford exhibited by Remitall West of Olds, Alberta. Additional owner was Medonte Highlands. Calf at side is Remitall-W MHPH Justice 2H. The Supreme Champion Bull was Remitall-W We The […] Read more

Brooking Dusty’s Countess 9026.

Lloydminster Stockade Roundup results

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News from the December 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

In what could be called the understatement of 2020, it’s been quite a year. It was nice to see a cattle show take place in Canada. The Stockade Roundup was held November 3 to 7 in Lloydminster, Sask. Exhibitors were happy to get out and showcase their breeding programs and visit with friends and customers […] Read more


Supreme Champion Female.

Livestock shows and cattle awards

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

The Junior Stockman’s Livestock Show featured 51 junior exhibitors with 74 livestock entries across six breed classes. All junior exhibitors were also entered in the showmanship division. Results follow. Peewee Champion: Avery Greenwood, Swift Current, Sask. Peewee Reserve Champion: Cheyenne Berner, Verwood Sask. Junior Champion: Kaycee Buchanan, Caronport, Sask. Junior Reserve Champion: Lane Steen, Dundurn, […] Read more

Canadian Western Agribition launches Evolution Series

Purely Purebred with Mike Millar: News about you from the Sept. 28, 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

As many cattle shows go virtual this year because of COVID-19 protocols, Canadian Western Agribition is no exception. Agribition has come out with their Evolution Series virtual show for the Black Angus, Red Angus, Charolais, Horned Hereford, Polled Hereford, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Shorthorn, Simmental and Speckle Park breeds. The deadline for entries is October 22, with […] Read more