Hereford Calf

Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll recipients

Purely Purebred, news from the February 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to the 2022 Canadian Hereford Association Honour Roll recipients. The recipients include Randy Radau of Red Deer County, Alta.; Harold and Maurice Oddan of Maidstone, Sask.; Don and Diane Guilford of Clearwater, Man.; and Brian Trueman of Amherst, N.S.  Third-generation Hereford breeder Randy Radau has been involved with the Canadian Hereford Association since becoming […] Read more

Miles Immerkar (Canadian Angus Association CEO), Sylvia Jackson, Bill Jackson and Canadian Angus Association president Graham McLean.

Bill and Sylvia Jackson honoured

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to Bill and Sylvia Jackson of Tullamore Angus on being recognized at this year’s Royal Winter Fair for their family farm’s 100-year membership in the Canadian Angus Association. If you’ve never had the pleasure of sitting down for a visit with Bill and Sylvia, you should, as they are Angus royalty and great ambassadors […] Read more


George Earley passes

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Our condolences to the Earley family on the passing of George Earley of Kerwood, Ont. Known to many in the Angus circles, Earley served as Canadian Angus Association president in 1978 and was seen as an exemplary cattle producer, mentor and community member. Earley devoted his life to the cattle and sheep industries, mentoring youth […] Read more

SVY Mayfield 30H.

Agribition Supreme champions

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to the 2022 Canadian Western Agribition Beef Supreme Champion Bull and Female, presented by CN Railway.  The Supreme Champion Bull was SVY Mayfield 30H, exhibited by Cays Cattle, Kinistino, Sask. (photo above) The Supreme Champion Female was EF Primrose 925. Calf at side is EF Oattes Primrose 2234. Exhibited by Enright Farms, Renfrew, Ont. (photo […] Read more


Highlights from Farmfair International

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Farmfair International was held in Edmonton, Alta., from November 9 to 12, with perhaps the largest prize money payout in North America (over $300,000). The quality of cattle did not disappoint.  Here are some highlights from the show results: 

Cassidy Serhienko.

Saskatchewan’s Cassidy Serhienko awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Purely Purebred, news from the January 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Congratulations to Cassidy Serhienko, who was one of 11 Canadian recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, which will allow her to pursue a graduate degree in English literature at the University of Oxford in England, where she’ll focus on contemporary feminist writing. Serhienko hails from Maymont, Sask., where her family operates a purebred Charolais farm, […] Read more


Mader Darlin’ 4H and Twin Springs Darlin’ 3K.

Lloydminster Stockade Roundup results

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

Supreme Bull Winner: RPY Paynes Hitman 67J. Owned by Payne Livestock and Richmond Ranch — Brandon and Sam Nemetz.  Supreme Female Winner: Mader Darlin’ 4H and her calf Twin Springs Darlin’ 3K. Owned by Twin Springs Farm Ltd. and Black Gold Simmentals.  Saskatchewan Red Angus Gold Show Bull Grand Champion: Red DMM Rumble 74J of […] Read more

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


L to R: Kimberly Widmer, Nels Nixdorff, Johnny Badura.

Alberta, Sask. ranchers receive accolades

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

Congrats to McIntyre Ranch McIntyre Ranch, located in the Milk River Ridge area of southern Alberta, was recognized for 100 years of membership in the Canadian Hereford Association. Nels Nixdorff, CHA president, made a presentation to Johnny Badura and Kimberly Widmer, who accepted the award on behalf of the Thrall Family (see photos above). The […] Read more

L to R: CAB president John Stika, Emmanuel, Brigitte, Sabrina and Camille Chenail and CAB executive vice president of production Bruce Cobb. Certified Angus Beef presented Ranch Covey Hill with their award at the organization’s annual conference in Phoenix on Sept. 30, 2022.

Ranch Covey Hill earns Certified Angus Beef award

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

Congratulations to the Chenail family of Havelock, Que., who were awarded the Canadian Commitment to Excellence Award by Certified Angus Beef.  Emmanuel Chenail started Ranch Covey Hill in 2015, after selling his construction business. He and wife Brigette purchased what was a run-down operation, and soon the whole family was fixing up the place.  “We […] Read more