2024 Gold Show Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Canadian Angus Gold Show champions!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s program a success. For all the 2024 Gold Show results go to: www.cdnangus.ca/buyers-sellers/gold-shows.
If You Need a Pedigree Extract
Will you need a pedigree extract for your upcoming sales? If so, start planning now to ensure all your information is on file so you receive all the EPD information you require. Click here for more information on pedigree extracts.
Requests for pedigree extract files should be placed after all registration and performance requirements have been met. Pending and CM (commercial) animals do not qualify for pedigree extracts. To request a pedigree extract, email Member Service an Excel list of animals including the lot number if known and the animal registration and tattoo information. Click here to download the Pedigree Extract form.
Be sure to request your pedigree extracts well in advance to ensure enough time to update necessary and missing information (e.g. registration number, DNA testing, performance data), and request your pedigree extract after the monthly NCE run to ensure your animals have the most up-to-date EPDs.
Do You Know Someone Who Deserves to be in the Hall of Fame?
In 2021, the Canadian Angus Association created a process to openly and consistently manage requests to assist with nominations to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame and provincial halls of fame. We will accept suggestions and consider working with a group of members to submit a formal nomination of a CAA member once every three years. We are currently accepting recommendations for nomination in 2025.
All members are invited to submit names for consideration. If you know a worthy candidate, please email us the name of the CAA member and a 500-word summary of their accomplishments and why you believe they deserve to be nominated to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame (or a specified provincial hall of fame) by Friday, January 17. CAA will review all submissions and make a decision about submitting a nomination after reviewing all submissions.
CAA will provide the candidate endorsement and the financial responsibility of the supported application. Nominators will be responsible for the formal application to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame with support from CAA as required.
Plan Ahead for Calving Season: Order Tags Now
Whether you prefer to use Angus RFID tags, matched sets or TSUs, plan ahead for calving season and consider placing your order for the 2025 calving season now through the CCIA Webstore.
Remember to allow extra time for custom tag orders!
CJA News
The deadline to apply for GOAL travel bursaries is January 1. Up to $1,000 will be awarded to help with costs. Visit www.cdnangus.ca/foundation/scholarships-bursaries-and-awards for details and to apply.
Looking for a Christmas gift for a young cattle producer in your life? Give the gift of GOAL registration! Contact CJA Coordinator Belinda Wagner at 306-537-1518 or [email protected] to arrange your gift.
Don’t miss out! The deadline for the Canadian Angus Foundation Legacy Scholarship is January 5. Visit www.cdnangus.ca/foundation/scholarships-bursaries-and-awards for more info and to apply.
Canadian Angus Foundation
Youth Chosen to Represent Canada at the 2025 World Angus Forum
Canadian Angus Foundation representatives announced at Agribition the eight Canadian Angus youth who have been selected to represent Canada in May 2025 at the World Angus Forum Youth Competition. One team will be captained by Sarah MacDonald and includes Garrett Liebreich, Keely Adams, and Lainie Muir. The second team will be captained by Hillary Sauder and includes Julie Sharp, Kodie Doetzel, and Thomas Wildman.
As the end of the year approaches, the Canadian Angus Foundation reminds everyone that they are a registered charity and are able to provide tax receipts. All donations of $20 or more submitted to the Canadian Angus Foundation by December 31 will receive a tax receipt for 2024.
Visit www.cdnangus.ca/foundation/scholarships-bursaries-and-awards to apply for a self-directed travel bursary and to see the complete list of scholarships, awards, bursaries and opportunities.
It’s not too early to consider applying for the Beef Leaders Institute (BLI)! The Canadian Angus Foundation, in partnership with the American Angus Association, has secured space for two Canadian Angus representatives at the Beef Leaders Institute (BLI) (https://cabcattle.com/targeting-the-brand/events/beef-leaders-institute). BLI provides a unique opportunity for members 25 to 45 years old to experience the beef value chain from pasture-to-plate. This annual event is designed for those who want an in-depth look at the industry outside their operation.
Regional Association News
Dorothy Banks Memorial Scholarship – We are honoured to present Abby Slorstad of Sunnynook, AB with the Dorothy Banks Memorial Scholarship for this year. Abby is currently enrolled at University of Calgary, working towards her Bachelor of Science majoring in Biological Sciences concentrated in Genetics and Evolution. She hopes to pursue a career as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or in the Genetics field. She has been very active showing Angus cattle in 4-H and junior programs and began building her commercial herd at the age of 5 and she has been building her purebred Black Angus herd for the last 10 years. Congratulations Abby! We wish you all the best in your future studies!
Alberta Angus Breed Builder of the Year – We presented Mark Holwaychuk of OBI Livestock with the Breed Builder of the Year awards at Farmfair’s 50th Anniversary. Mark has dedicated many hours and miles to promoting the Angus breed across Canada, but especially here in Alberta! We appreciate that he is always willing to step in and volunteer his time at events and promotes the breed in his travels. Congratulations Mark, we greatly appreciate all you have done and continue to do for the Angus breed and the livestock industry!
Alberta Angus Contemporary Breeder of the Year – We were honoured to present Duralta Farms, all four generations of the Durie family, with the Contemporary Breeder of the Year award at the Farmfair 50th Anniversary. The Durie family has invested their heart and soul into the Angus breed and continues to utilize AI, embryo and new genetics to build their herd and maintain the strong reputation for quality cattle that they have built over 4 generations. Congratulations to the Durie family on a job well done in the Angus breed and we look forward to continuing to see the quality cattle your program produces!
Angus and Angus Influence Feeder Calf Sale Report 2024 BC
October 9 – BC Livestock Producers Co-op, Williams Lake, BC
3000 head of primarily Angus and Angus influence feeder steer and heifer calves were in strong demand for the annual “Special Angus Influence” sale.
Chris & Dawn Armes had their 748 lb. black Angus steer calves bring $3.61/lb. Chris & Claire Jones saw their 624 lb. s/c sell at $3.94/lb. and their 587 lb. h/c trade at $3.54/lb.
Tom & Linda Hancock saw their 500 lb. s/c notch 44.34/lb. Pam Blain $ Bruce Donaldson has 630lb s/c hit $3.89/lb. while their lighter weight 536 lb. steers traded at $4.08/lb.
Rose Ranch had 589 lb. black hided s/c hit $4.04.50/lb. and their 402 lb. steers top at $4.92/lb.
Mumford’s of Alexis Creek brought a solid set of red calves with their 571 lb. s/c selling at $3.91 and their 582 lb. h/c trading at $3.47/lb.
A group of fancy red hided yearling steers weighing 825 lbs. consigned by Bud Lawler brought $3.17.50/lb.
Virgina Mackie’s black butcher cows topped at $174.50/lb.
BCAA sponsored the coffee throughout the day.
October 15 – BC Livestock Producers Co-op, Kamloops, BC
1300 head of calves and yearlings went through the ring at the Kamloops designated Angus influence feeder sale this day.
Ciancone Ranches, Kamloops brought a powerful group of 600 lb. black s/c trading at $4.03.50/lb. Dori & Bob Hampton’s 605 lb. black s/c reached $4.00/lb. while their 604 lb. h/c brought $3.49/lb.
Barb Harrison of Pritchard had red 616 lb. s/c hit $4.01/lb. with the big boys weighing 700 lb. sold for $3.80/lb. Fred & Barb Watkinson saw their 519 lb. black s/c sell at $4.02/lb.
October 25 – BC Livestock Producers Co-op, Vanderhoof, BC
Angus and Angus influence sale day saw the largest delivery of the fall run for Vanderhoof to date with 2300 head consigned. Top quality calves in larger drafts brought strong buyer demand throughout the day.
Lance & Kristine Brownscombe saw their 668 lb Blk steer calves hit $380.00/lb while the 593 lb steer calves traded at $4.07/lb and their 528 lb heifer calves bringing $3.72/lb. Rim Rock Ranch showcased a fancy Red heifer calves weighing 539 lbs topping the day at $4.30/lb.
BCAA sponsored coffee for the day.
November 4 – BC Livestock Co-op, OK Falls. BC
600 head of Angus and Angus influence calves made up the numbers for the special calf sale at Ok Falls. Ken & Darlene Fillmore opened the sale with their 585 lb Angus steer calves hit $4.15/lb while their heavier boys weighing 646 lbs traded at $379.50. Karl,Isabelle and Chance Wabnegger saw their 718 lb Angus steer calves bring $3.67.50. Cedar Creek Ranch filled the ring with outstanding 665 lb Blk Angus steer calves sell at $3.81/lb.
BCAA sponsored coffee for the day.
The BC Angus Association wishes to thank BC Livestock Producers Co-op and the order buyers for supporting Angus cattle in BC and to the producers for continuing to raise a top quality Angus and Angus influence product.
Important Dates
The New Brunswick Angus Association AGM will be December 15 at 11:00 a.m. at J Cross C Land & Cattle
The PEI Angus Association AGM will be January 5 @12:30 p.m. at the Clyde River Hall
The Maritime Angus Association AGM is January 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Credit Union: Business Innovation Centre in Amherst, NS. More information to follow soon.
Atlantic Beef School: Feb 8th Cattle Handling Module
Thank you to everyone who attended the Agribition Gold Show! We send a special thank you to the exhibitors, volunteers and sponsors as we could not put on a show without their help and support.
Congratulations to Eric Smith, Mankota, SK and Kylie Willms, Dundurn, SK on being awarded the 2024 Saskatchewan Angus Scholarships. They each receive $1000. The deadline to apply is November 15th each year.
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