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ANGUS LIFE
Canadian Angus Association’s Magazine 2025
Publication #40069807
Angus Life Magazine is published by the Canadian Angus Association
Editor-in-Chief: Myles Immerkar
Creative Design: Christy Lavallee
Printer: T Bar C Cattle Company
Contributing Writers: Myles Immerkar, Kajal Latimer, Robyn Pigeon
Vision: The Canadian Angus Association exists to preserve and expand the Angus breed for Canadian cattle producers and beef consumers, providing the best opportunities for profitability today and for future generations.
Mission: To maintain breed registry, breed purity and provide services that enhance the growth and position of the Angus breed.
www.cdnangus.ca
292140 Wagon Wheel Blvd Rocky View County, AB T4A 0E2 1-888-571-3580
cdnangus@cdnagus.ca
Canadian Junior Angus and Young Breeder
OPPORTUNITIES
S ch O la RS h IPS
Foundation Legacy Scholarship | Deadline: January 5
Three awards totalling $10,000 will be presented to Canadian Junior Angus members recognizing overall academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and industry knowledge. Awards in the amounts of $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 will be presented.
Dick Turner Memorial Award | Deadline: May 15
The Dick Turner Memorial Award was established after the passing of legendary Angus icon Dick Turner. During his lifetime, Dick committed 55 years of his career to livestock publishing and successfully promoted and advertised the Angus breed specifically through the Canadian Aberdeen Angus News magazine. One $1,000 scholarship is presented annually.
a wa R d S
Junior
Angus Stockman of the Year
Nominations due April 15
The Junior Angus Stockman of the Year award recognizes outstanding young cattlemen who are constantly growing their capacity by actively working with their Angus cattle, promoting their operation and cattle to the public, growing their knowledge of nutrition, genetics and breeding, and producing/selling quality Angus cattle. Five finalists will be selected from the nominations and will each receive $250. The winner will receive a $5,000 bursary to be used for genetics, cattle supplies/equipment, and/or training, along with travel assistance to attend Showdown.
Outstanding Young Angus Breeder Nominations due April
15
The Outstanding Young Angus Breeder award was developed to recognize an Angus breeder between the ages of 22 and 30 who has demonstrated a desire to stay involved in the Angus business based on their involvement within the breed up to this point in his/her career. The winner will receive $5,000.
Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador Applications due April 30
The Junior Ambassador acts as a role model for youth and represents members of the Canadian Angus Association. It is an opportunity to network with leaders in the agriculture industry and learn from them. Five finalists are selected from the applications and they each receive a $1,000 scholarship and a finalist buckle as well as assistance to attend Convention where they will compete for the Ambassador title. Ambassadors have the opportunity to attend at least one international event and various major agricultural events in Canada. For more information contact Belinda Wagner at (306) 537-1518 or at bwagner@cdnangus.ca www.cdnangus.ca/foundation
Canadian Junior Angus Scholarships | Deadline: May 15
A total of three scholarships will be awarded in the amounts of $3,500, $2,500, and $1,500.
Brian Good Memorial Scholarship | Deadline: October 15
The Brian Good Memorial Scholarship was established after the passing of Brian Good, “Mr. Angus”. Brian was the commercial connection in the Angus industry for more than 20 years and believed strongly in supporting our youth. Two awards totalling $5,000 ($3,000 for first and $2,000 for second) will be presented to a post-secondary student recognizing overall livestock industry commitment, community involvement and leadership activities.
B URS a RIES
GOAL Travel Bursaries | Deadline: January 1
Bursaries of up to $1000 will be awarded to deserving CJA members from anywhere in Canada. Bursaries must be used within the same year awarded to help offset travel and registration costs for attending the GOAL Conference.
U.S. Exchange Program | Deadline: May 10
Canadian Junior Angus members have the opportunity to attend Junior Red Angus and National Junior Angus events each year, and in return members of the JRA and NJAA attend Showdown and/or GOAL.
Showdown Travel & Trucking Bursaries
Deadline: May 25 & June 1
Bursaries of up to $750 will be awarded to six deserving CJA members from anywhere in Canada. Bursaries must be used within the same year awarded to help offset travel costs for attending Showdown. Trucking assistance is also available for those who travel over 1,000 km one way.
Connecting Food and Farm Bursary
The Connecting Food and Farm Travel Bursary was developed to encourage urban or non-livestock youth to attend one of our events with a current member to learn about the industry. Examples of events may include but are not limited to GOAL Conference, the Canadian Angus National Convention or livestock shows.
Self-Directed National or International Travel Bursaries
The Self-Directed National or International Travel Bursaries were developed to assist young Angus breeders with financial travel assistance for conferences or events related to the beef cattle industry. For members aged 18–30.
Our Team
Myles Immerkar CEO mimmerkar@cdnangus.ca 403-571-3581
Talk to Myles about:
Policy inquiries
Board Governance
Belinda Wagner
CJA Coordinator and CAF Executive Director bwagner@cdnangus.ca | 306-537-1518
Talk to Belinda about:
Junior events
Donating to the Foundation Scholarship applications
Robyn Pigeon
Executive Engagement Manager rpigeon@cdnangus.ca | 403-571-3584
Talk to Robyn about:
Regional programs
National Convention
Christy Lavallee
Design and Marketing Coordinator clavallee@cdnangus.ca | 403-537-5609
Talk to Christy about: Adding events to the calendar Merchandise ordering Catalogue posting
Member Service Team
Alan Yuen Director of Administration ayuen@cdnangus.ca | 403-571-3582
Talk to Alan about: Billing
Career postings
Kajal Latimer Director of Science and Technology klatimer@cdnangus.ca | 403-537-5604
Talk to Kajal about:
Perfomance program
EPD questions
Research projects
Alejandro Motta
Genomics Data Service Advisor amotta@cdnangus.ca
Left to right: Haley Dechaine, Melanie Klassen, Alexa Birchall, Joanelle Fuellbrandt, Mandi Tillemen (Team Lead), and Julie Engel
Talk to Member Services about: Registering
Transferring
Animal imports registry@cdnangus.ca | 1-888-571-3580
Pedigree extracts
ACE program
Ordering management tags
Board of Directors
Back row left to right: Dallas Johnston, Robbie Garner (President Elect), BJ Scheirlinck, John Parkes
Middle row left to right: Mona Howe, Paula Cornish, Chelsea Gill, Darren Ippolito
Front row left to right: Roger Reynolds, Ronnie Ford (Past President), Greg Pugh (President), Myles Immerkar (CEO), David Sample
Committees
Governance
Robbie Garner– Chair
John Parkes
Chelsea Gill
Dallas Johnston
Darren Ippolito
Audit & Finance
Darren Ippolito– Chair
Paula Cornish
Roger Reynolds
Chelsea Gill
Robbie Garner
Ronnie Ford
Pedigree
David Sample – Chair
Mona Howe
BJ Scheirlinck
Dallas Johnston
Did you know that CAA has a text line for submitting work?
Breed Improvement
Mona Howe – Chair
John Parkes
Roger Reynolds
BJ Scheirlinck
David Sample
Ronnie Ford
You can text information to 587-439-3440. If you use the text line, please ensure that you submit full and complete information in one message. The text line is a one-way communication method for Canadian Angus members to submit a quick note with your member service request. Please ensure that the text includes your name, your member ID, and your request and it will be processed just as if you had emailed or mailed us. For example, Hello this is Jane Jones, member ID 5555555, please correct JJ 123F from a male to a female, new name is JJ LASSIE 123F.
Genomic Testing
Every great breeding decision starts with the right data. Genomic testing with the Canadian Angus Association gives you accurate pedigrees, reliable genomic insights, and tools to select with confidence; whether you’re improving your seedstock program or building a more profitable commercial herd.
Record your calf:
Using AngusNOW, the CAA Calving Book App and Portal, or your Herd Inventory Worksheet, create an animal record for your calf
Take a good DNA sample:
• Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs)
• Complimentary CAA hair cards
• Blood cards
• Semen straw
Parentage Verification is processed at the CAA office
The HD genotype
Once the HD genotype is reported, the HD genotype will be incorporated into the next genetic evaluation.
Send your clearly labeled DNA samples to the CAA office: Canadian Angus Association 292140 Wagon Wheel Blvd Rocky View County, AB T4A 0E2
Email your DNA test request spreadsheet with samples’ barcodes to registry@cdnangus.ca
Genotype is receipted, quality control includes checking for duplicate genotypes, sex conflicts, marker call rates
Receipt DNA samples at CAA office
DNA is extracted and genotypes are reported back to the CAA
The Whole Process Explained
Record Your Calf
How:
Ensure that your calf is recorded with the Association. There are several electronic (AngusNOW, Calving book app and registration portal, email) and paper (application for registration worksheet) options to create an animal record in the CAA herdbook.
Why it matters:
Links the DNA sample and test request to the correct animal. No calf record = delayed results.
Genomic test type options:
Take a good DNA sample
How:
Choose Your Test Type
The biggest delay in sample processing is when we receive a DNA sample for an animal that has not yet been recorded in the CAA system, or does not have a DNA test request included with the sample.
Choose Your Sample Type
All DNA sample types result in the same genomic information. And, all sample types have less than 2% unfit sample rates. This is monitored closely by the lab and the Association.
There are instances where one type of sample performs better than another. For example, when taking DNA samples from baby calves with fine hairs, member should either include more than 100 hair root bulbs to ensure enough DNA or consider using TSUs. Similarly, when taking DNA samples from animals with no tail switch, TSUs might be a better option. In addition, the lab is able to report test results from TSUs approximately two days faster than for other sample types.
Why it matters:
Receiving DNA samples that are:
1. properly taken to ensure enough DNA (for example at least 100 hair root bulbs, and TSUs that are not empty)
2. accompanied by a spreadsheet with barcode and tattoo information
3. already recorded in the system will allow us to process your sample quickly and accurately.
Parentage verification (PV): we will parent verify the animal to the fullest extent possible (based on having DNA on file for both dam and sire). This ensures pedigree accuracy.
Angus HD (HD): Angus HD (high density) testing includes parentage verification and also allows us to calculate higher accuracy EPDs called Genomically Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GEPDs) and GEPDs for traits that the animal is not yet had a phenotype reported.
Genetic Condition testing: genetic condition testing can be done for individual genetic conditions (AM, CA, DD, DM, DW, MA, NH, OH, OS) or members can select the genetic condition package which also includes coat colour.
Coat Colour testing: this will identify dominant black coat colour gene ( E ), recessive red coat colour gene ( e ), and the wildtype coat colour (E+).
Freemartin testing: this will identify if a female that is twinned with a male animal is a freemartin (infertile) or not. Whole blood in a purple top tube is required for this test.
Requirements for export: The American Angus Association and other Angus Associations globally require Angus HD testing, all genetic conditions, and coat colour testing on animals before they are eligible to be registered in their herdbooks.
DNA sample type options:
Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs): available through the CAA office, come in packs of 10 or 100. Please don’t forget to order your TSU applicator and a barcode reader as well.
Complimentary CAA hair cards: available at no charge from the CAA office, please ensure you include at least 100 hair root bulbs. Securely tape the hair root to the card and trim off any access hair. The tape over the hair root bulb will protect the root bulb from damage and contamination. Do not tape the card shut.
Blood cards: available through the CAA office, the entire blotting card insert must be saturated with blood and then dried before closing the card shut. Cards that are closed before the blood is dried will likely mold and fail testing.
Semen straw : please overnight to the CAA office with an ice pack to preserve the DNA.
Allflex TSUs, barcoded hair cards and blood cards are available by contacting the office.
All DNA samples are barcoded, this is how we track them! Please do not submit DNA samples in envelopes, or on loose paper with no barcode. Please do not place your TSUs or hair cards in individual envelopes or ziplock bags.
Please submit a spreadsheet of your TSU or hair card barcode and the corresponding animal tattoo (spreadsheet template available from the office).
The Whole Process Explained
Send to CAA Office
How:
Mail samples straight to CAA headquarters for handling and lab submission.
Canadian Angus Association
292140 Wagon Wheel Blvd
Rocky View County, AB T4A 0E2, Canada
Email your DNA test request spreadsheet with samples barcodes to registry@cdnangus.ca
More about GEPDs:
Combine pedigree data, performance records, and DNA information for unmatched accuracy.
DNA sample receipt at CAA
How:
Upon receipt we add your DNA sample barcode to the correct animal record in our system. We ensure that there is a test request associated with the animal (so the lab knows what to test the sample for), and also perform quality control on the DNA sample to mitigate issues quickly where possible.
Why it matters:
Issues get fixed immediately, avoiding costly delays.
Predict average progeny performance for growth traits, carcass traits, and maternal production traits.
How to Use GEPDs:
• Make earlier breeding and culling decisions with confidence.
• Market cattle with data-backed claims.
• Compare animals across Canada, the U.S., and Australia thanks to the World Angus Evaluation.
DNA processing updates
How:
As your DNA samples are processed we update the DNA portal on our website (www. cdnangus.ca/dna-portal). We monitor and report any genomic test results that are delayed due to retesting, and report when genomic testing is completed.
Genomic testing results – regardless of the genetic test type you requested, all test results are emailed to members and also posted online on Animal Inquiry (www. cdnangus.ca/adding-value/herdbook). As a reminder, the genomic information must be included in the next genetic evaluation in order for us to deliver GEPDs and genomic percentile ranks.
Without genomics, a yearling bull’s birth weight EPD might have ~10% accuracy, add genomics, and accuracy can jump to ~40%, before he sires a single calf. You can estimate traits the animal hasn’t even been measured for yet, such as carcass quality, using just the genotype.
Genotype is receipted, quality control includes checking for duplicate genotypes, sex conflicts, marker call rates
Parentage Verification is processed at the CAA office
• Our in-house genotype storage, management and parentage verification software allows us to process parentage verification, do a search based on all herd sires, and global searches
• In house software allows CAA staff to process re-verification in a timely manner
The HD genotype
• Once the HD genotype is reported, it will be incorporated into the next genetic evaluation.
HD Testing; The Key to Unlocking Full Potential
A High-Density (HD) genotype gives you the richest genetic dataset possible, resulting in:
• Maximum EPD accuracy
• Access to the full range of traits in evaluations
• Better selection decisions for traits like fertility, longevity, carcass quality, and feed efficiency
• Long-term genetic progress you can measure
Weekly Genetic Evaluations - Starting September 2025
This means:
• DNA results feed into genetic evaluations faster
• Updated GEPDs are available sooner
• Perfect timing for bull sale season, so buyers see the most accurate data
To learn more about DNA samples scan the QR code below:
For Commercial Herds and Canadian Angus Members
Features:
Record everything you need for registration and performance purposes and so much more:
• pasture groups • health records
• movement • sale information
• calves on the fly
Integrate your readers and record RFID and TSU/hair card bar codes easily
Multiple sire exposures, the app will prompt the right sire based on exposure data
Submit multiple DNA test requests with a few clicks
Create custom animal lists
(e.g. pull a list of all your retained heifers to move or create exposure group lists)
Create custom animal alerts
(e.g. collect a DNA sample on cow 123Y next time you process her)
Customize your screen with fields that are important to you
Submit your registrations, weights and transfers to CAA quickly and easily
Presented at the National Convention in Winnipeg, Manitoba
2025 Canadian Angus Association Hall of Fame Inductees—Bill and Sylvia Jackson
50-Year Long term Recognition Award Gold-Bar Livestock
50-Year Long term Recognition Award Caine Cattle Co.
Pictured from left to right: Myles Immerkar, Bill Jackson, Sylvia Jackson, and Greg Pugh
Pictured from left to right: Myles Immerkar, Sarah Hasson, and Greg Pugh
Pictured from left to right: Shawn Birmingham, Lainie Muir, and Belinda Wagner
Pictured from left to right: Myles Immerkar, Shawn Birmingham, Reegan Frey, Belinda Wagner, and Greg Pugh
Pictured from left to right: Myles Immerkar, Russell Caine, Thomas Wildman, and Greg Pugh
Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador Reegan Frey
Dick Turner Memorial Scholarship
Lainie Muir
HIGH SELLING BULLS BY YEAR FEMALES + $11,376,145 $17,898,410 $29,274,555 OPEN BRED TOTAL 1,265 33% 2,027 3,292 {
Canadian Angus Association Leads the Way with Research and Development Project:
Using A.I. and Camera Technology to develop phenotyping systems to measure traits for members
There are three main areas of focus in this project with associated outcomes:
• Developing camera and A.I. technology to help measure and record subjective traits
Along with traditional classification by trained Holstein Canada Classifiers, we will develop technology that can help producers collect standardized and accurate information on subjective traits like teat score, udder score, foot angle score, claw set score, body condition score and docility. This technology can be used to collect many more traits and measurements.
Canadian Angus Association ‘Phenomics’ Project Invitation to Participate
• Developing camera and A.I. technology to help measure and record carcass quality traits
Included in the project objectives is collecting both ultrasound scan data and abattoir data on carcass quality traits. Members who do not currently use ultrasound scanning, or receive carcass quality information back from the abattoir can contribute to this project’s objective. Both ultrasound scan and abattoir carcass quality information on Angus and Angus cross animals will contribute significantly to more accurate GEPDs for these traits.
• Developing camera and A.I. technology to help measure and record health traits
Expanding on our previous work to characterize high immune response in Canadian Angus animals, this project will allow us to collect additional phenotypes for traits that impact animal health and welfare.
Acknowledgements
This project has been made possible by major investments from Agriculture and Agrifood Canada (AAFC) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
Canadian Angus Association members wanting to participate
We have an ongoing project to support members collecting information on subject traits, health traits, and carcass quality traits. If you are interested in having a trained classifier measure and record mature cow traits (mature cow weight, height, body condition score, docility, claw set and foot angle) please contact us at klatimer@cdnangus.ca or 403-537-5604. Mature cow traits must be collected within 45 days (+/-) of taking weaning weights on their calves. This service is provided at no cost to you in part by funding from Agriculture and Agrifood Canada and Sustainable CAP.
Canadian Angus members who would like a trained scorer to measure and record subjective traits for mature cows this fall (+/- 45 days of calf weaning weight), or on yearling animals next winter, can contact the office to schedule a classifier or ultrasound scan technician and a High Immune Response Test technician. To participate in the project please contact Dr. Kajal Latimer at klatimer@cdnangus.ca.
Project
Development of genetic selection tools for replacement heifer select in the commercial sector
The Heifer Select project is a partnership with Canadian Angus, Canadian Hereford and Canadian Charolais Associations. Our goal is to develop a genomic replacement heifer selection tool trained on Canadian seedstock and commercial data. Building back your herd based on more information and genomic predictions of breeding value can be profitable!
About the Tool
The genomic testing tool will provide producers with parentage verification, breed composition, and genomic breeding values on potential replacement heifers for traits like growth, fertility, and carcass quality.
How to Participate in this Project
To participate in the project, commercial producers using registered Angus, Hereford or Charolais bulls will need to record their calf crop, DNA sample all calves and bulls used, and retain ownership so that calf performance from the feedlot and processor can also be accessed. In return, producers will receive parent verification (to the fullest extent possible), estimates of breed composition, and genomic predictions for economically relevant traits. Participating producers will also have free access to animal recording software. A team of trained support staff will be available to help with data recording, DNA sampling, and making selection decisions based on the genomic predictions provided.
The project team is excited to extend to the commercial sector of our industry the value of the performance information and genomic information that the seedstock sector invests in. We believe this Heifer Select Program will support our commercial customers significantly by providing them with the same information on replacement heifers as they are able to access on registered breeding bulls.
Acknowledgements
This project has been made possible by major investments from (RDAR) Results Driven Agriculture Research cost shared by the federal and provincial governments through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) as well as investments from project partners, Canadian Angus, Canadian Hereford and Canadian Charolais Associations.
Project Contact Details
To participate in the project please contact Dr. Kajal Latimer, Heifer Select team lead, at klatimer@cdnangus.ca.
HISTORYof the
CAA OFFICE
The CAA office has moved 7 times in history for a variety of reasons, currently residing in Balzac, AB. As times change, so do the needs and priorities of the association. In 2019, financial security and stability were highlighted as key core priorities of the association. Over time, the association has become more efficient in services than we have in the past.
1995–2013
Calgary, AB
2013–2026
Balzac, AB
2026Airdrie, AB
1911–1947
Brandon, MB
1947–1964
Calgary, AB
1964–1988
Guelph, ON
1988–1995
Regina, SK
1906–1911
Winnipeg, MB
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of the
FUTURE CAA OFFICE
The Canadian Angus Association is pleased to share a significant update regarding the future of its head office and long-term investment in the strength of the Angus breed and its membership.
Following several years of strategic planning and evaluation, the CAA Board of Directors has officially secured a new permanent home for Angus Central, located in the rapidly growing district of Airdrie, Alberta. This move comes as part of a broader initiative by the Board to optimize operational efficiency, reduce overhead, and prioritize member services and sustainability.
As announced during the Annual General Meeting in Winnipeg on June 12, 2025, the original Angus Central building was sold on June 27, 2025. The CAA then entered into a 12-month lease agreement with the new owners to allow time for the next phase of planning and execution. That planning has culminated in the purchase of a new property that aligns with the ambitious goals set by the Board at the outset of this journey.
“This move is about far more than changing locations,” said CAA CEO Myles Immerkar. “It’s about creating lasting value for our members. This transaction places the Canadian Angus Association in the strongest financial position in its history; debt-free,
SPRING
2026
The move to the new office is anticipated
strategically located, and well-positioned to reinvest into the tools, services, events, and innovations that matter most to our breeders and stakeholders. We’ve reduced our operating costs, cut our annual property taxes by 75%, and secured a property with high growth potential for the future.”
The new Airdrie property will maintain approximately the same amount of functional office space as the current Angus Central facility, while minimizing unused square footage. The building is designed to support the everyday needs of CAA staff and operations without compromising service to members.
Importantly, the new Angus Central will continue to showcase significant historical artifacts and maintain a focus on documenting and celebrating the legacy of the Angus breed in Canada. The Canadian Angus Association remains committed to honouring its rich heritage, even as it evolves to meet the future needs of members and the industry.
The Board's decision was guided by a clear set of criteria: eliminate debt, maintain real estate ownership, remain within a similar geographic region, reduce operating costs, and preserve capital for future strategic needs.
Features of new purchase:
• The CAA will continue to own office real estate with increased growth potential
• New office will provide over 5000 sq ft of functional office footprint in growing commercial area of Airdrie (similar office work space that we operate today)
• The CAA will become debt free, eliminating approximately $2 million worth of long-term debt.
“We would not only like to thank Myles and his team at Angus Central for the commitment to fiscal responsibility in the sale of our property, but also in finding an exciting new opportunity in our new building,” noted Greg Pugh, President of the CAA Board of Directors. “We would also like to thank the directors on the past boards and their commitment to investing in the original building, allowing us to get into a position where, with this sale, we are mortgage free.”
This transition was made possible thanks to the foresight of the CAA Board in 2011, when the Association moved from leased space to property ownership. That original investment allowed the organization to build equity, which is now being leveraged to ensure an even stronger future for Canadian Angus.
The Canadian Angus Association will take possession of the new Airdrie property in December 2025, with a planned move and full operational transition set for spring 2026.
More information and updates will be shared with members as the transition progresses. The CAA looks forward to welcoming members to the new Angus Central in 2026.
• Through the transaction, the CAA will continue to add to the reserve for future investments opportunities
• The financial security gained will provide opportunity to increase
SHOWDOWN
130 youth and 150 cattle gathered in Stettler, Alberta, July 24-26 for Showdown, the Canadian Junior Angus annual national show.
To see all of the results and photos, please go to: cdnangus.ca/canadian-junior-angus/showdown/
17 Peewees (age 8 and under) took part in Showdown 2025
25th Annual Canadian Junior Angus Conformation Results
Open Division Grand Champion Female
DMM BLACKBIRD 39L—Julius Wintereder
Owned Division Grand Champion Female
TER-RON JAYBIRD 64M—Kasey Adams
Bred & Owned Division Grand Champion Female
CINDER ROSETTE 617M—Tavianne Yoder
Bull Division Grand Champion Bull
BCC PERCEPTION 496—Landon Brandl
Commercial Division Champion Female
CD LINDA 420—Sienna Bohrson
Commercial Division Champion Steer
ELVIS—Riley Bohrson
Special Canadian Bred Champion Award
CINDER ROSETTE 617M—Tavianne Yoder
National Junior Red Angus Champion
RED WILBAR BAYBERRY 31K—Kylie Willms
Open Division Reserve Grand Champion Female
FREYBURN BLACKBIRD 36M—Joran Frey
Owned Division Reserve Grand Champion Female
RUST BEAUTY 4422—Riley Bohrson
Bred & Owned Division Reserve Grand Champion Female
RED BCC RENEE 435—Wynton Brandl
Bull Division Reserve Grand Champion Bull RIDEAU EXECUTIVE 12L—Joran Frey
Commercial Division Reserve Champion Female
PJH MISS MOCHA 42L—Paytin Hagel
Commercial Division Reserve Champion Steer JOEY—Will Bradford
National Junior Red Angus Reserve Champion
RED WILBAR SUE 832M—Kylie Willms
New for Showdown 2025 was the addition of the Heifers of Distinction Jackpot that incorporated judging 50% on Genomic EPDs prior to the show and 50% on conformation placings in the ring.
Heifers of Distinction Champion: FREYBURN BLACKBIRD 36M Joran Frey
Heifers of Distinction Reserve Champion: GOLD-BAR ECHO 101M Kaycee Buchanan
Marketing (from l to r) Intermediate Champion: Kylie Lange, Reserve Intermediate Champion: Navada Murray, Junior Champion: Joni Page, Reserve Junior Champion: Sydney Van Sickle, Senior Champion: Brynne Yoder, and Reserve Senior Champion: Jessica Davey
Cookoff Champions (from l to r)
Pink Pony Club: Ivy Elliot, Hanna Fitchett, Allison Morse, Lexi, Saylem & Rigley Dietrich, Emma Fox and Reese Wildman
Art Competition (from l to r) Reserve Intermediate Champion: Saige Buchanan, Intermediate Champion: Navada Murray, Reserve Junior Champion: Corbin Reid, Junior Champion: Ty Jungman, Senior Champion: Wynton Brandl, Reserve Senior Champion: Reegan Frey
Card Judging (from l to r) Reserve Intermediate Champion: Paisley Robertson, Reserve Senior Champion: Wynton Brandl, Senior Champion: Kylie Willms, Intermediate Champion: Navada Murray, Junior Champion: Hawkin Mader, and Reserve Junior Champion: Greeley Robertson
Literature (from l to r)
Junior Champion: Calynn Gardner, Reserve Junior Champion: Corbin Reid, Reserve Intermediate Champion: Daniel Pierson, Intermediate Champion: Sadie Dudgeon, Reserve Senior Champion: Jessica Davey, Senior Champion: Chase Bruynooghe
Photography (from l to r)
Senior Champion: Tavianne Yoder, Reserve Intermediate Champion: Paisley Robertson, Intermediate Champion: Joss Pittman, Junior Champion: Greeley Robertson, Reserve Junior Champion: GW Murray, Reserve Senior Champion: Will Bradford
Team Grooming
Junior Champion
Hawkin Mader and Greeley Robertson
Intermediate Champion
Dryden Robertson and Reed Howell
Senior Champion
Owen and Kylie Willms
Showmanship
Junior Champion
Hawkin Mader
Intermediate Champion
Joran Frey
Senior and Supreme Champion
Riley Bohrson
Show Ring Team Judging
Junior Champion
Hawkin Mader & Ty Jungman
Intermediate Champion
Landon Brandl & Paisley Robertson
Senior Champion
Reese Wildman & Brynne Yoder
Public Speaking (from l to r)
Junior Champion: Calynn Gardner, Reserve Junior Champion: Hiller Gardner, Reserve Intermediate Champion: Daniel Pierson, Intermediate Champion: Kesler Watts, Senior Champion: Lexi Dietrich, Reserve Senior Champion: Jessica Davey
Sales Talk (from l to r)
Reserve Junior Champion: Hiller Gardner, Junior Champion: Hailey Hammell, Intermediate Champion: Gus Reid, Reserve Intermediate Champion: Quinn Pedersen, Reserve Senior Champion: Reese Wildman, Senior Champion: Luke Brooke
Reserve Junior Champion
Hiller and Calynn Gardner
Reserve Intermediate Champion
Joss Pittman and Navada Murray
Reserve Senior Champion
Tavianne and Brynne Yoder
Reserve Junior Champion
Greeley Robertson
Reserve Intermediate Champion
Avery Bohrson
Reserve Senior Champion
Wynton Brandl
Reserve Junior Champion
Alexa Hurley & Calynn Gardner
Reserve Intermediate Champion
Navada Murray & Daniel Pierson
Reserve Senior Champion
Kylie Willms & Kaycee Buchanan
Scrapbooking (from l to r)
Junior
Intermediate
Grand Aggregate Winners (from l to r)
Reserve Senior: Kylie Willms, Reserve Intermediate: Paisley Robertson
Intermediate Grand Aggregate: Navada Murray, Junior Grand Aggregate:
Reserve
Calynn Gardner,
Junior: Greeley Robertson, Senior Grand Aggregate: Jessica Davey
Herdsman Award
Daniel Pierson
Champion: Hailey Hammell, Reserve Junior Champion: Corbin Reid,
Champion: Madison Hammell, Reserve Intermediate Champion: Gus Reid, Senior Champion: Reegan Frey, Reserve Champion: Kaycee Buchanan
Spirit of the Youth Calahan Findlay
WAE and GEPDS
World Angus Evaluations are a result of performance, pedigree and genomic information from the American Angus, Australian Angus, and Canadian Angus Associations. We use single-step best linear unbiased prediction (ssBLUP) models to calculate predictions of breeding value for very specifically defined traits.
These traits include growth traits, carcass quality traits, and female production traits. This year our list of female production traits is growing. We are excited to introduce genetic evaluations for Functional Longevity, Teat Score and Udder Score to our WAE repertoire this year.
Functional Longevity:
This genetic evaluation is informed by data from operations that made the commitment to whole herd reporting. Every year, CAA members who participate in the Canadian Angus performance program report a calf or a reason code for not having a calf (disposal code and cow status codes). This complete herd inventory information is what makes the genetic evaluation for functional longevity possible.
The cow is the foundation of your herd. Her ability to produce and raise a calf year over year creates consistency and increases value. As the name suggests, this trait is not based on cow longevity alone. The evaluation doesn’t identify cows that stick around, it identifies genetics that stick around and produce a calf every year – that’s functional!
The functional longevity (FL) EPD predicts the number of calves a sire’s daughters are expected to produce by 6 years of age compared to other sires in the population.
FL EPD units is the number of calves produced by 6 years of age, with a higher EPD meaning that on average a sire’s daughters are predicted to produce more calves by 6 years of age, compared to a lower number.
The FL EPD aims to help members improve the cow herd by increasing the number of calves a female can produce over her lifetime.
Teat Score and Udder Score EPDs:
To characterize udder structure, the Canadian Angus Association has been collecting teat scores and udder scores in accordance with the Beef Improvement Federation recommended teat and udder scoring guidelines for the past 10 years. Because the American Angus and Australian Angus Associations adopted the same scoring guidelines for their members to use, we were able to combine all the information on our genetic linked herds from all three associations to produce accurate breeding values for teat score and udder score within the WAE Evaluation. The scores are taken within 24 hours of calving, scoring the weakest quarter on the cow. Both teat and udder scores are on a scale of 1 to 9 where a score of 1 represents very large misshapen teats and a large pendulous udder, and a score of 9 is indicative of very small teats and a tightly suspended small udder.
EPDs for both traits are expressed in units of score, where higher EPDs are indicative of smaller teats and tighter suspension for udders. The traits are moderately heritable, indicating that genetic improvement can be easily achieved by using the EPDs for these traits. The EPDs can also be used to maintain functional mammary structure, not pushing cow herds to either extreme for these traits.
BIF recommended guidelines. (2021)
Events at a glance
August 27-31 Gold Show Interior Provincial Exhibition Armstrong, BC
September 5-7 Gold Show Lakes District Fair & Exhibition Burns Lake, BC
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BC 4-H members having great success with Angus and Angus influence steers and heifers in 2025
The Grand Champion Steer at the Williams Lake & District 4-H Show and Sale was won by Jessabelle Trellenburg
The Reserve Champion heifer at the Williams Lake & District 4-H Show and Sale was won by Jessabelle Trellenburg with Schochaneetqua Fancy Lady 451M
Events at a glance
October 3-5 Gold Show
Olds Fall Classic Olds, AB
November 5-8 Gold Show Farmfair International
(403) 892-1559
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Alberta Angus Association has been busy these last few months with several activities!
We were fortunate that 4 of our board members and our administrator were able to attend the CAA convention in Winnipeg for a great deal of learning and collaboration with other regions.
Our board members across the province have been attending local 4-H and junior shows and distributing Alberta Angus clipboards to approximately 700 members that have shown Angus or Angus influenced animals.
Our Northern group held its annual tour and Alberta Angus AGM on August 23 in the Wetaskiwin/Leduc area. We had the opportunity to tour 2 operations and each of them had a guest producer as well. In the evening we held a silent auction and our AGM, followed by supper and visiting.
Our Southern group has been busy with their annual golf tournament, that was successfully held in Magrath on July 11 with a great turn out of golfers and cattle producers.
Denzel Cote won the Top Angus Steer at the Cariboo Classic Junior Steer and Heifer Show
The Grand Champion Heifer of the Cariboo Classic Junior Steer & Heifer Show was won by Mesa Slavens with Miller Barbara Mila 10M
Events
at a glance
October 17
Masterpiece Sale and AGM
Gold-Bar Livestock Caron, SK
October 28-31
Gold Show
Stockade Roundup Lloydminster, SK
November 24-29
National Angus Show & Gold Show
Canadian Western Agribition Regina, SK
(306) 537-1518
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The Saskatchewan Angus Association is looking forward to hosting our 2025 Annual General Meeting on Friday, October 17th in conjunction with our Masterpiece Sale at Gold-Bar Livestock, Caron, SK. Join us for lunch and the meeting at noon followed by the sale that evening.
Our Canadian Angus Gold Shows will be hosted at Stockade Roundup October 2831 and at Canadian Western Agribition November 24-29. Agribition will be the 2025 National Show which always means some special activities. Our All Star Angus Sale will also be held there Friday evening, November 28.
The 2025 Summer Tour was once again a great event, and many thanks go out to our hosts J Square S Angus, Northern View Angus, JJL Livestock and Hollinger Land & Cattle. We look forward to our 2026 edition next summer.
You can watch for details on these and other events in our Angus Edge newsletter and on our website as well as social media. We continue to work on building programming based on items identified in our Strategic Plan, including increasing member engagement; mentorship and education for members and young cattle producers; as well as further developing our social media presence. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Events at a glance
October 30
Gold Show
Ag Ex, Brandon, MB
1-888-622-6487
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The Manitoba Angus Association has had a full and exciting 2024/2025 year! We proudly recognized Camo Cattle Co. as Purebred Breeder of the Year, The Sawatsky Family as Commercial Producer of the Year, and Colin Kirkpatrick as Honorary President. We continued the Jack Hart Memorial Foundation Female Award, supporting juniors in purchasing Angus females— applications close September 1, 2025.
We bid farewell to long-time Outlook editors Arlene Kirkpatrick and Lois McRae and welcomed Ella Wright as the new editor.
This year, we distributed the most 4-H tokens in nearly a decade and released a new herd directory, now available online and at Angus events.
In June, we co-hosted the CAA National Convention in Winnipeg—an outstanding success! Our Summer Gold Show found a new home for 2025 at the Carberry Fair, and we’re gearing up for the Fall Gold Show on October 30, 2025, at Ag Ex in Brandon. Entries close October 1.
See you down the Angus trail!
Events at a glance
August 24
Gold Show
Barrie Fair
Barrie, ON
August 30
Paris Fair
Paris, ON
September 1
Perth Fair
Perth, ON
September 20
Glencoe Fair
Glencoe, ON
October 11
Fall Finale
Kawartha Lakes, ON
November 9
Gold Show
Royal Winter Fair Toronto, ON
(519) 787-2397
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The Ontario Angus Association is continuing its Show Bull and Show Female of the Year program for 2025. Each regional club hosts a show, and points are awarded at each event. The bull and female with the top three combined scores will be named the 2025 Ontario Show Bull and Show Female of the Year.
Bluewater Club - Barrie Fair–Aug 24
Central Club - Paris Fair–Aug 30
Ottawa Valley Club - Perth Fair–Sept 1 Western Club - Glencoe Fair–Sept 20 Eastern Club - Fall Finale–Oct 11
Events at a glance
August 30, aout
Gold Show
Expo Brome
Brome, QC
11 October, octobre Gold Show
Expo Boeuf
Victoriaville, QC
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www.cdnangus.ca/quebec-angus-association/
Quebec Angus Directors
Emmanual Chenail, President Luc Noiseux, Vice-president
Directors:
Guillaume Noiseux, Alex Sample, Kenneth Beerwort, Jessica Duval-Holiday, Jean-Philippe Brissette
National Director: David Sample
Quebec Angus Junior representative: Allison Morse
Back row (l to r):Guillaume Noiseaux, David Sample, Ken Beerworth, Jean-Philippe Brissette, Alex Sample
Front row (L to r): Luc Noiseaux, Jessica Duval-Holiday and Emmanuel Chenail
Events at a glance
September 5 & 6
FREX Gold Show
Fredricton, NB
September 19 & 20
Classic Heritage Beef Gold Show
Windsor, NS
October 25
Atlantic Alliance Sale
Nappan, NS
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The Maritime Angus Association hosted the annual Field Day & Junior Show August 2nd & 3rd in Mill Cove, NB. The weekend was hosted by Angus Arabian Devon East, J Cross C Land and Cattle Co. and the New Brunswick Angus Association. Juniors participated in conformation, showmanship, a judging competition and team trivia. There was a pasture improvement bus tour Saturday afternoon followed by a banquet that evening. We loved seeing you all there!
Events at a glance
December 6 & 7
53rd Annual Canadian Red Angus Roundup Sale
Olds, AB
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The CRAPS Board is excited to release our new Reel as a promotion for Red Angus Cattle across Canada. Reel can be viewed on our facebook page along with on our website www.redangus.ca Please take time to check it out.
One of our yearly highlights to showcase Red Angus cattle is the 53rd Annual Canadian Red Angus Roundup Sale. This year the sale will be held on December 6 and 7th, 2025 at Olds Alberta.
OBI is managing the sale for us, check out all the deadlines at www.redangus.ca - Red Roundup along with the nomination
letter with all the details. Red Roundup is a long-standing Red Angus Sale where some of the top Red Angus across Canada and some States exhibit their top end genetics.
Juniors, we appreciate you showing Red Angus heifers for your projects and exhibitions. Our website and facebook lists the Regional Junior program and chances to win sale credits and prizes.
Keep up to date with Red Angus happenings on our facebook page Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society.
Kamloops/Candace Lewis