Left to right: Codee Kopelchuck, Daniel Schuepbach, Emma Lees, Megan Nicholas, Emma Cross.

Young Hereford breeders chosen to represent Canada

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

The Canadian Hereford Association is excited to announce the two teams chosen to represent Canada at the World Hereford Conference Young Breeder Competition in Kansas City, Missouri, this October. The first team, Team Red, includes Megan Nicholas, Brandon Fraser, Daniel Schuepbach and Emma Cross. The second team, Team White, consists of Codee Kopelchuk, Emma Lees, […] Read more

Nominations open for Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame

Nominations open for Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame

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

The September 1 deadline for nominations to the Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame is quickly approaching. The Canadian Simmental Association is pleased to recognize individuals who have contributed to the expansion and achievements of the Simmental association in Canada. To be considered for the Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame, individuals will be recognized by their […] Read more


Speckle Park cow and calf in a pasture

Barry and Elaine Ducherer receive Speckle Park Lifetime Achievement award

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

Congratulations to Barry and Elaine Ducherer of River Hill Farm at Neilburg, Sask., on winning the 2024 Canadian Speckle Park Association Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the Speckle Park breed and the broader cattle industry. Barry and Elaine’s tireless dedication, innovative breeding practices and unwavering […] Read more

Sheila Marie Smart.

Condolences to Sheila Smart’s loved ones on her passing

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

Sheila Marie (nee Osborne) Smart of Smart Limousin at Meaford, Ont., passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at Chapman House with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 59. Smart’s warmth and kindness and her passion as a volunteer in the Limousin breed will always be remembered. […] Read more


Join Canadian Simmental breeders in Colombia this summer

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

For anybody looking for an opportunity to promote their Canadian Simmental genetics abroad this summer, check out the fourth American Simmental Congress in Colombia. The Congress is scheduled to run from July 20-24, 2025. The action-packed week-long event will include world-class speakers, World Simmental and American Simmental board meetings, cattle shows and farm tours. This […] Read more



News from the Canadian Speckle Park Association

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

The Canadian Speckle Park Association annual general meeting will take place July 4-6, 2025, in Truro, N.S. In addition to the AGM, the association is planning exciting tours and a junior event, making this a great opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the breed. More details will be available soon. The association has launched a […] Read more

L to R: Ava Loveridge; Reegan Frey; Hanna Fitchett; Rob Garner, Canadian Angus Foundation board member; Lane Steen; Lexi Dietrich; Macy Liebreich, Canadian AngusFoundation board member; Belinda Wagner, Canadian Junior Angus Co-ordinator.

2025 Canadian Junior Angus GOAL Conference

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

The 19th Canadian Junior Angus Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference was held in February in Saskatoon, Sask. A total of $14,000 in prizes were awarded to five finalists in the Canadian Angus Foundation Legacy Scholarship program, and a $3,000 heifer voucher prize was awarded to one lucky attendee randomly selected from the 80 youth […] Read more


Australian cattle handler seeks work in Canada

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

Hannah Scobie from Australia will be coming to Canada in April-May for a year to two years and is looking for work opportunities on a ranch or farm for around 12 months, possibly longer. Scobie has previous experience working as a registrar with Australian Simmental and other Australian societies from 2019 until mid-2024, where she […] Read more

Charolais Cattle gathered close to the camera as the sun sets on a California farm. Naturally occurring lens flare.

Canadian Charolais AGM announcement

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

The Canadian Charolais Association is heading to Quebec City on June 13, 2025 for its annual meetings. Stay tuned to the Charolais E-blast and Facebook pages for details, schedules and more. The association will be joining forces once again with the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation to host a breeder’s school, farm tours and […] Read more