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History: Progeny Testing

Reprinted from the August 1953 edition of Canadian Cattlemen

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Progeny TestingBy Dick Beamish, Lethbridge, Alta. ‘First year of a test designed to help stockmen weed inefficient units from their production lines was completed in July at Lethbridge’s Dominion Experimental Station. Results of the performance testing experiment were given at a field day on the station July 16 attended by 200 stockmen, scientists and journalists […] Read more
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History: Horned Cow Herds on the Range

Reprinted from the June 1953 edition of Canadian Cattlemen

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Horned Cow Herds on the Range By Bert Sheppard, Longview, Alberta Two major influences from different parts of the earth converged to form and mould the pioneer beef cattle industry in Alberta. Our horsemanship, riding gear and methods of handling cattle were the first to arrive, originating in Mexico, spreading into Texas and ever northward […] Read more
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History: Cosley, Trapper and Guide Extraordinary, Pt. 1

Reprinted from the August 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Cosley, Trapper and Guide Extraordinary, Pt. 1By Julia Nelson, Mountain View, Alberta ‘After an eight-day search through the northern wilds of Saskatchewan, Constable J. McLeod and his Indian guide entered a trappers’ log cabin 400 miles north of Prince Albert. This was on October 12, 1944. They found that Joe Clarence Cosley had dramatized his […] Read more
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History: Pulling Horses

Reprinted from the July 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Pulling HorsesBy N.G. Stanford, Rosemary, Alta. ‘Whenever “pulling horses” are mentioned I recall with some nostalgia my first experience with horses drawing heavy loads. First, because of the remorse I felt at the time and second, because my father’s admonition to me was worthy of the wisdom of Confucius and may help many young people, […] Read more
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History: New grazing lease policies discussed at SSGA convention

Reprinted from the July 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Saskatchewan Stock Growers Hold Annual ConventionBy Grant MacEwan ‘In the final moments of the Fortieth Annual Convention, Saskatchewan Stock Growers’ Association, held at Shaunavon, James Michell, Battle Creek, was elected president to succeed F. L. Bettis, Maple Creek, who presided at the recent meetings. Ben Jahnke, Main Centre, became the first vice-president and John Minor, […] Read more
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History: Arabian Horses Win Friends in Canada

Reprinted from the May 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Arabian Horses Win Friends in Canada By Lenore Wilson In 1829, the number of horses in Arabia did not exceed 50,000, according to the writings of Burckhardt, an early authority. Sir Austin H. Layard, during his second expedition to Arabia in 1853, undertaken for the Trustees of the British Museum, commented this noble race of […] Read more
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History: Grassland Farming Pays

Reprinted from the June 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Grassland Farming PaysBy A.L. O’Farrell, Piapot, Sask. ‘We are told that overgrazing of grasslands has been one of the main causes for the decline of ancient civilizations. Man has had some very pointed lessons on grassland farming so that slowly but inevitably it has been learned the through proper grassland management, feed and food supplies […] Read more
Hypohippus, the Forest Horse, preferred the low-lying marshy land.
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History: Hippus was Here, Part 2

Reprinted from the June 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Hippus was Here, Part 2By Doreen Runciman ‘During the whole pre-historic time there were four main migrations of Hippus, in varying stages, from the western to the eastern hemisphere. Beginning in the days of Eohippus, they continued sporadically throughout the Tertiary Period until the final phase of the Pleistocene Epoch.’ Click here to read the […] Read more
Eohippus, the Dawn Age Horse.
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History: Hippus was Here, Part 1

Reprinted from the May 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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Hippus was Here, Part 1By Doreen Runciman ‘In the legendary land deal known as the Founding of New Mexico, the bronco steed is mentioned along with the centipede as among the population, but back in the days when history was being written in layers of rock, there was perhaps more similarity between the horse and […] Read more
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History: William Melnyk’s Story

Reprinted from the June 1953 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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William Melnyk’s StoryBy Grant MacEwan ‘When the judging was completed at the big Edmonton Spring Show last month, no name among the scores of livestock exhibitors was more conspicuous than that of Melnyk. One Melnyk entry won the grand championship in Shorthorn bulls; a Melnyk calf was champion in the baby beef section and reserve […] Read more

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