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This young Angus bull has been bred with forage efficiency and good maternal traits in mind.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Producing good working bulls

Most don’t have ‘papers’ but still deliver the genetics

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Traditionally bulls have been confined during winter and fed grain as well as hay, but some producers are wintering their bulls in larger pastures and letting them grow (or maintain) under more natural conditions. This often leads to better health, better fertility and longevity. Arron Nerbas of Nerbas Brothers Angus, near Shellmouth, in western Manitoba, […] Read more
It’s a farm full of look-alikes — red and black Simmental and Angus cattle and excellent crossbred cattle as well.
Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Lazy S Ranch marks 50th anniversary

Simmental and Angus cattle part of long-established breeding program


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Stewart and Doreen Ainsworth and their children and grandchildren operate a family farm that has been supplying exceptional genetics for bull customers for more than 50 years. Although they’ve ranched for many years at Mayerthorpe, north of Edmonton, Stewart and Doreen both grew up near Byemoor, Alta., southeast of Stettler. Stewart graduated from Vermilion College […] Read more
Sisters Maya, Indy and Desta Johnson (l to r) feed their pet goats on the purebred Angus cattle farm near Peebles, Sask.
Beef Cattle, FarmLife

Johnson Livestock — A true family business

Saskatchewan Angus operation is run by young couple, four daughters and his parents

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Every bull and nearly every cow bought from Johnson Livestock is delivered in person to the customer. The personalized service is part of a two-pronged approach at this purebred Angus operation — old-fashioned customer service coupled with new-school dedication to keeping a finger on the pulse of the market. “We truly care about our cattle […] Read more
Teresa Mann, general manager for Lakeland College’s purebred herd, grooming a heifer at Canadian Western Agribition.
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner

Young cattle producers talk industry future

They are really just beginning their careers, but they're ready for the challenges ahead

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As a fifth-generation producer, Chad Hollinger faces some of the same challenges as his great-great grandparents, plus a few new ones. Hollinger, who is in his late 20s, farms with his father and grandfather near Neudorf, Saskatchewan, cropping about 3,700 acres of grain land and running 250 head of commercial and purebred Angus. “Our land […] Read more
Ringmen take bids at Lazy S Ranch sale.
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

2017 bull sale off to good start

Plenty of good events ahead involving people, animals and machinery

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Stewart Ainsworth has no complaints after their 48th annual bull sale at the ranch earlier this winter. Ainsworth, who along with family members is part of Lazy S Ranch at Mayerthorpe, Alberta, just northwest of Edmonton, says it wasn’t a record year, “but still we were very pleased with the results” … considering the year, […] Read more
A clean, dry, well-bedded secure sales ring contributes to overall presentation.
Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Getting ready for sale day

Cattle are important, but don’t overlook facilities and sale barn

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As the snow begins to melt, giving way to mud and green grass, livestock seed stock producers make preparations for their upcoming annual production sales. They have made the long lists of items necessary to prepare for a successful production sale and they are checking them twice: writing newsletters and personal letters to previous customers […] Read more

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