OUTLOOK
Manitoba Angus
Fall 2025
Final
Introduction
Welcome
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, as the new editor for the Manitoba Outlook. My name is Ella Wright and I am excited to take on this new role.
live in Redvers, SK with my partner, Sheldon Kyle & our son, Oliver. We operate a purebred Red Angus operation - Kenray Ranch. I am a graphic designer and photographer. I am excited to help the Manitoba Angus Breeders promote their cattle, and to assist the Manitoba Angus Branch in sharing Angus news! Please reach out to me if you have any questions, feedback or news to share.
Cell: 403.507.1330email: mbangusoutlook@gmail.com
I hope you enjoy this issue!
E a Wright
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The Manitoba Angus Outlook Newsletter is the official publication of the Manitoba Angus Association. It is published three times a year in the interest of all members of the Manitoba Angus Association and seeks to promote the growth and development of the Association and to print the news and educational material to use. There is no subscription fee for this newsletter and is distributed free of charge to all current paid members of the Manitoba Angus Association.
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MANITOBA ANGUS ASSOCIATION 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Devin Boitson
204-803-8676 - devinboitson@gmail.com
VICE-PRESIDENT
Cam Tibbett
204-841-3060 - tibbett_8@hotmail.com
CANADIAN DIRECTOR
Dallas Johnston
204-841-3880 - dlrc@mymts.net
JUNIOR DIRECTOR
Kendra Hinsburg
431-542-2745 - kchchar@gmail.com
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Mandi Fewings
Phone: 1-888-622-6487
E-mail: mandi.mbangus@gmail.com
DIRECTORS
Cody Nolan
204-573-4006 - nolancattleco@gmail.com
Penny Rooke
204-573-2082 - office@rookefarms.ca
Glen Humphreys
204-573-7538 - humphreysgt13@gmail.com
Austin Richard
204-903-0704- countryviewangus@gmail.com
Kerri Hinsburg
431-541-3205 - kchchar@gmail.com
Taylor Carvey-Ginter
204-573-5756 taylor_lynn12@live.com
MB ANGUS PRESIDENT’S
REPORT FALL ISSUE
Greetings,
Canadian Angus Association
292140 Wagon Wheel Blvd
Rocky View County, AB T4A 0E2, Canada Phone: 403-571-3580 • Toll-free: 1-888-571-3580
MANITOBA ANGUS ASSOCIATION
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Facebook: Manitoba Angus
Toll Free: 1-888-622-6487
I hope everyone is having a productive and pleasant fall up to this point. I know the grass situation in some parts of the province has put producers in a spot where they are feeding cows earlier than intended to. Fortunately, there has been some late summer/fall rains which is positive for most as the pasture situation would be significantly worse if the rain never came. It has allowed many producers to be able to keep their pairs on pasture longer and hasn’t led to as many calves being sold early as initially thought. As we continue to see record prices on feeder cattle it will be interesting to see what happens to sale averages in the seedstock market this fall and spring with their being more cash flow for producers. This is the most optimistic the industry has been in the 21st century and I’m extremely happy to see that beef producers especially in the cow calf sector are reaping the benefits of this current market. In MB, this last June we hosted the Canadian Angus Convention which was held in Winnipeg at the Fort Garry Hotel. We had producers represented from across the country and based off all the laughs, visiting and good discussions I would say the event was a success for the province. Thanks to all that participated and thank you to all those that helped make the event a success.
We recently had our Jack Hart Memorial award interviews and I’d like congratulate Carson Baker as our 2025 recipient for this great award. Carson is currently our MB Junior Angus president and it’s also very fitting as Carson’s family was very close to Jack Hart back in the day and Carson got to grow up around Jack. Wishing Carson all the best with selecting a heifer this fall.
The MB Angus annual meeting will Nov 21 in Brandon at Section 6 Brewery at 6:00 and hope you are all available to attend. I also want to recognize our new editor for the Outlook Ella Wright and wish her all the best with this new role and look forward to seeing her spin on the Outlook going forward.
Cheers,
Devin Boitson MAA president
President Devin Boitson ringside with Dallas Johnson (Manitoba CAA Director) & Jason Frey at Carberry Gold Show in July
RED ANGUS FEMALE SALE
SALE SAT DEC 6TH AT 3:00 PM CST Brandon Manitoba
SELLING 55 LOTS OF RED ANGUS GENETICS Calves • Bred Heifers • Semen • Embryos Pens Of 3 Commercial Red Angus Bred Heifers
NEW FOR 2025 - DEC 6TH 10:00AM CST
JUNIOR MAGICAL SPOTLIGHT HEIFER CALF EXTRAVAGANZA
FRIDAY DEC 5TH 6:00PM CST -
BUYERS & CONSIGNORS SOCIAL GATHERING AT THE BARNS WITH DINNER, HOSPITALITY & A DLMS TIMED ONLINE FUNDRAISING AUCTION.
PROCEEDS FOR THE JR MAGICAL SPOTLIGHT SHOW THE NEXT DAY
ALLAN DYCK
MAPLE LAKE STOCK FARMS
BRYLOR RANCH
CAMO CATTLE CO.
EMMAT CREEK RANCH
FRASER FARMS
IFFG
JAS RED ANGUS
KARLI KATTLE CO.
KENRAY RANCH
MAR-MAC FARMS
D.P. ROOKE FARMS
T BAR K RANCH
WRAZ RED ANGUS
- 403-627-8266
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
bid online at farmgatetimedauctions.com
MAGIC SHOWCASE JUNIOR FUND RAISER BIDDING CLOSES AT 8PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
10 AM
SHOWCASE JUNIOR EVENT Magic
THE MAGIC SHOWCASE HEIFER CALF PARADE
Any aged junior cattle person and their families are NOT going to want to miss this event to evaluate the heifer calves! Juniors make their selection on which heifer they would like to buy the right to show in the Magic Showcase Junior Heifer Show.
11 AM
THE MAGIC SHOWCASE CALCUTTA Juniors will bid in the calcutta styled auction of the heifer calves to determine which Junior gets to show which heifer.
NOON
THE MAGIC SHOWCASE JUNIOR HEIFER SHOW
Juniors will now show the heifer calf they purchased show rights on for a chance to win some fantastic show vouchers for the Manitoba Magic Female Sale.
100% of the funds raised in our Timed Auction being held the evening of Friday, December 5th will be allocated to several junior cattlemen, 21 years of age or under, in the form of bursaries to be used for the purchase of a heifer in the Magic Sale the following day!
Please feel free to contact one of us if you have any queries regarding our organization, our fund management policy, or the project itself!
Bryan Mackenzie - 403-627-8266 - brylor@platinum.ca
We are proud to offer you the opportunity to be involved in a unique fund raising initiative to support Manitoba’s future cattle men and women. The Manitoba Magic Sales Management and it’s consignors are sincerely hoping you will consider helping with funding on our new Junior Event happening in conjunction with our sale in Brandon on December 6, 2025, at the Keystone Livestock Events Centre. This year we would like to amp it up and introduce a Magic Showcase Junior Event!
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN WIN IN THE MAGIC SHOWCASE JUNIOR SHOW Grand Champion - $6000 Sale Voucher Reserve Champion - $5000 Sale Voucher 3rd - $4000 Sale Voucher 4th - $3000 Sale Voucher
All sale vouchers must be used towards a lot in the 2025 Manitoba Magic Sale
DONATIONS
LOT 100A, 100B, 100C
3 PACKAGE OF 2 STRAWS OF MOON PIE 680K SEMEN
Donated by Wraz Red Angus, Brylor Ranch & Camo Cattle Co. Reg #2271897
The 3 of us own the dam to this great young and now deceased powerful phenom called Moon Pie.
So in turn at one time we too owned the bull before he sold to Rohrich Cutting Edge Red Angus of North Dakota and Cockburn for $95,000. So we have a limited amount of owner’s semen on him qualified only for CDN use (unless a USA buyer has cows at a CDN flushing center). If not for this great Junior Incentive program for the kids at the Magic Sale to use on a female we have not sold any other semen on the bull from our own personal inventory. This was our agreement before the bull sold and we have honored that fact!! Could we have sold some ? Absolutely !! The demand is certainly there as a few straws have been released in the states for up to $4200 USD per dose!
His first sons topped all bull sales they were in and a couple daughters last fall sold for $47,000 USD and one at TOC for $45,000. Incredible. THIS OFFERING MAY NOT HAPPEN AGAIN SO BE IN THE ACTION ONLINE ON FRIDAY NIGHT ON DLMS DECEMBER 5TH.
LOT 101
RELAXING GET AWAY
3 NIGHT STAY AT KENOSEE LAKE FARMHOUSE COTTAGE
Donated by Kenray Red Angus
Relax in our freshly renovated 1.5 story farmhouse cottage you will have the entire place to yourselves. Enjoy a quiet morning coffee or evening cocktail on the deck. Short distance to main beach, park, the BarBar or Mini Mart, Golf Kenosee, mini-golf, water sport rentals, horseback riding. Enjoy local artisans at Artists Colony or visit the Red Barn Market each Sunday during the summer. Winter activities include snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross country.
LOT 108
HOCKEY AND HOSPITALITY
SUPPER AND BOX SEATS TO THE BRANDON WHEAT KINGS GAME
Donated by Mar Mac Farms And Pioneer Mar Mac Farms is very dedicated to promoting Junior programs, this year we are offering a home-grown Steak Supper for 6 at Mar Mac Farms featuring Lois’ famous Cheesecake and much more! After Supper, we will attend the Brandon Wheat Kings Vs Prince Albert Raiders Hockey Game February 13, 2026 at the Keystone Centre in the Pioneer Grain Viewing Box
For full details search us on Air BnB
LOT 102A, 102B, 102C
HOME MADE SASKATOON, APPLE OR LEMON MERINGUE PIE
Donated by T Bar K Ranch
This isn’t just an apple pie, or Saskatoon Pie, or lemon pie it’s a taste of nostalgia. Crafted from a secret family recipe perfected over five generations, these pies features a hand-rolled, golden-flaky crust filled with a mountain of tart, cinnamon-spiced T Bar K apples, and hand picked home grown wild Saskatoon berries. The lemon pie is a work of art with mile high meringue. We promise to fill your home with an irresistible, warm aroma of delectable desserts. That mouth watering taste of times gone by, taste the nostalgia.
LOT 103A, 103B
2 PACKAGES OF 2 STRAWS - RED BRYLOR JKC GHOST RIDER 108Y SEMEN
Donated by Emmatt Creek Reg #1669691 - Canadian Qualified - Stored at Emmatt Creek Ranch
LOT 104
2 PACKAGES OF 5 STRAWS - RED GET-A-LONG LINEBACKER 109 SEMEN
Donated by Emmatt Creek Reg #1076650 - Canadian Qualified - Stored at Alta Genetics In Memory of Gerry - WCF Red Angus
LOT 105
1 HOUR OF CHOPPING
Donated by Rooke Farms
Chopping within 160 km radius of Alexander, Manitoba. Value is $1800
LOT 106
BEST FARMING SYSTEMS PACKAGE
Donated by Camo Cattle Co.
LOT 107
SULLIVANS BEAST BLOWER
Donated by Moose Creek Red Angus
Enjoy a tasty meal, lots of fellowship and a night of exciting Junior Hockey.
LOT 109
$1500 SQUIRREL CREEK SKID STEER SERVICES VOUCHER
Donated by Springville Farms
Custom work can be corral cleaning, stock piling, brush cutting etc. within 40 miles of Austin, Manitoba
LOT 110
BLUE JAYS TRAVEL VOUCHER
$2500 VOUCHER TO SEE THE JAYS PLAY
Donated by Fraser Farms & JAS Red Angus
LOT 111
2 TICKETS TO THE WINNIPEG JETS
Donated by Gill & Schmall Agencies
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars December 9th lower bowl Section 206
LOT 112
RED WARD’S LYDIAN 4F X MOON PIE 680K - 2 EMBRYOS
Donated by IFFG Syndicate Reg #2271897 - Canadian Qualified - Stored at DRI
LOT 113
ROUND OF GOLF FOR 2 AND SUPPER AT JAS RED ANGUS
Donated by JAS Red Angus
Take in the round of golf at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club and enjoy a home cooked meal at JAS Red Angus.
LOT 114
ULTIMATE CAMP CHEF XT BBQ PACKAGE
Donated by Karli Cattle Co.
Camp Chef XT Smoker, with some spices, utensils and pellets.
LOT 115
5 STRAWS - RED MAR MAC LINCOLN 106H SEMEN
Donated by Six Mile Ranch Reg #2141405
Time Auction Donated by
LOOK
FOR OUR
FEMALE CONSIGNMENTS THIS FALL
• Manitoba Magic Dec 6th in Brandon
• Touch of Class - December 13th - SLS Saskatoon
KENRAY RANCH
Annual Online Bull Sale - April 2nd, 2026 farmgatetimedauctions.ca
See the Bulls at our annual OPEN HOUSE March 28th at the Farm, Redvers, SK or stop by at your convenience
Look for our donation to the Manitoba Magic Heifer Extravaganza - a stay at our Airbnb Kenosee Lake Farm House Cottage! find us on fb or airbnb or contact us for more information!
Quality replacements also available by private treaty contact Sheldon for more info
2025 MANITOBA YOUTH BEEF ROUND-UP
The 18th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up was held August 1-3, 2025, at Stride Exhibition Place in Neepawa, Manitoba. This may be the Best Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup ever held with a record number of enthusiastic Junior Cattle Producers (109) and largest number of Cattle (122 head) to date. Sadly, we had to turn some juniors away and some cattle as we were packed full.
Committee members consist of: Co-Chairs Lois McRae, Jake Rawluk & Laura Horner; Dalyse Robertson, Ken & Kerri Hinsburg, Blair McRae, Rilla Hunter, Albert and Michelle Rimke, Megan Kemp, Lana Kraus, Mary-Jane Orr, Kara Thompson, Bobbi Jo Foster, Jolie Bootsman, Sadie McCauley and Gracie FalconerBertholet.
The success of this event is attributed to not only the teamwork of the committee members but also the hands-on assistance of parent volunteers, jumping in whenever and wherever necessary. Our judges for the weekend were Denver Bolton and Nolan Glover, Wawota along with Bevin Hamilton, Lakeland College.
Friday events kicked off with the ever-popular Ag Challenge & education workshops that include showmanship, grooming, marketing, livestock photography, & leadership.
Saturday began bright and early with judging workshops facilitated by our three cattle judges.The evening concluded with group members competing in the cook-off, where each group was provided with a steak and was required to prepare a meal for two discerning judges› evaluation.
Sunday was show day. It began with showmanship and conformation followed, a parade of 4-H Champions, and the Supreme Show. The weekend concludes with awards and supper. A large crowd attended the weekend events.
Special thanks to all our Sponsors and Volunteers who make this event possible. These skills are preparing our Livestock youth with lifelong skills and friendships in the Beef Industry. SEE THE FULL PRESS RELEASE , photos and results at www.mbyouthbeefroundup.weebly.com
2005 MANITOBA YOUTH BEEF ROUNDUP ANGUS CONFORMATION SHOW
Sunday, August 3, Neepawa, MB • Judges: Denver Bolton & Nolan Glover
CHAMPION ANGUS BULL CALF
RRW Pound Town 512N - Brycen Frecon
RESERVE CHAMPION ANGUS BULL CALF Greenbush True Grit 1N - Carson Baker
CHAMPION ANGUS HEIFER CALF
NCC Juanada 19N – Ellie Nolan
RESERVE ANGUS HEIFER CALF
RRW Lady 501N- Nadia Dekeyser
CHAMPION ANGUS YEARLING HEIFER: Roy Mac Erica 22M- Brynn Chapman
RES CHAMPION ANGUS YEARLING HEIFER: KCH Annie K 412M - Kate Hinsburg
CHAMPION MATURE ANGUS FEMALE: KC H Rose 310 & Heifer Calf– Kendra Hinsburg
RESERVE MATURE ANGUS FEMALE:
Ramrod Nova 325L & Bull Calf– Carson Baker
GRAND CHAMPION ANGUS FEMALE: Roy Mac Erica 22M- Brynn Chapman
RES GRAND CHAMPION ANGUS FEMALE: KCH Annie K 412M - Kate Hinsburg
JOIN US
FOR ROUNDUP 2026
JULY 31 - AUG 2ND
2025 MANITOBA YOUTH BEEF ROUND-UP CON'T
2025 AGRIBITION JUDGING TEAM
Carson Baker, Thomas Allen, Cora Baker & Kara deRocquigny
BOB GORDON MEMORIAL AWARD
(top overall judge) - Bob Gordon family
- Carson Baker - (1)
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Awarded to a person who shows exemplary leadership qualities throughout the event.
$500 Cora Baker (3)
ROUND-UP SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT -
$1,500 Carson Baker (4)
AGGREGATE AWARDS
Pee-Wee Bexley McIntosh
Junior Reid Duguid
Intermediate Kendra Hinsburg
Senior Cora Baker (2)
MANITOBA JUNIOR ANGUS GOLD SHOW
HELD WITH AG EX IN BRANDON, MB NOVEMBER 1ST, 2025 • JUDGE: ALICE ROOKE
Heifer Calf Champion: RRW LADY 501N
Brycen Frecon, Redvers, SK
Reserve Heifer Calf Champion: RED COCKBURN CORA 5002
Lexi Cockburn, Briercrest, SK
Champion Heifer: RED COCKBURN LASIE 4071
Lexi Cockburn, Briercrest, SK
Reserve Champion Heifer: KCH ANNIE K 412M
Kate Hinsburg, Rapid City, MB
Grand Champion Female: RED COCKBURN LASIE 4071
Lexi Cockburn, Briercrest, SK
Reserve Grand Champion Female: RRW LADY 501N
Brycen Frecon, Redvers, SK
ABOVE
2025 CAA PRESIDENT - GREG PUGH & 2025-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTIONS
Front row, left to right: Roger Reynolds, Saskatchewan; Ronnie Ford, past president; Greg Pugh, president; Myles Immerkar, CEO; David Sample, Quebec
Second row, left to right: Mona Howe, Alberta; Paula Cornish, Ontario; Chelsea Gill, Alberta; Darren Ippolito, Saskatchewan
Back row, left to right: Dallas Johnston, Manitoba; Robbie Garner, Saskatchewan; BJ Scheirlinck, Alberta; John Parkes, BC
MESSAGE FROM THE CAA PRESIDENT
Thanks to Manitoba Angus for asking me to introduce myself as your sitting Canadian Angus Association Président. I along with my family operate Pugh Farms on the Battle River north of Edgerton Alberta. I have served on the Alberta Angus board for two terms with multiple years as president and have sat for one full term on the Canadian Angus board and started into my second term with last year being my first year on the executive.
Working as a Director and now as the President I have had many opportunities to interact with our membership across the country. Through this interaction we have been able to provide direction for the Association as well as develop strategies that continue to keep the Angus breed as a leading breed in both the purebred and commercial sector. We continue to provide member driven tools and opportunities to our membership as well as the continuance of maintaining the ever growing registry. We are in the process of updating our database to further the services of registration to the membership and we are excited to roll out the new system. We have been able to acquire a new office. I want to thank the boards of past years for building a foundation in Angus Central which has allowed us to sell our existing infrastructure and be able to move into our new office without the added expense of a mortgage.
I have enjoyed serving the membership and volunteering my time and continue to ask any members to contact myself or any of the directors with questions anytime.
Greg Pugh: 780.806.1319
Pugh Farms Est. 1910
ROBERT C. MCHAFFIE JUNIOR AMBASSADOR- FINALISTS & WINNER
Left to right: Lexi Dietrich, Karli Crawford, Bella Davidson, Cora Baker, and winner Reegan Frey
1-888-622-6487
mandi.mbangus@gmail.com www.cdnangus.ca/manitoba-angus-association
Thank-you LOIS
& ARLENE
l-r: President -Devin Boitson, MAA Director - Penny Rooke, Lois Mcrae & Arlene Kirkpatrick & MAA Director Glen Humphrey. The Manitoba Angus Association presented Lois Mcrae & Arlene Kirkpatrick with a thank-you gift and flowers as a token of their appreciation for the 20 years they spent producing the Manitoba Angus Outlook. A huge thank-you to Arlene & Lois for all of their hard work helping Manitoba Angus Breeders promote their cattle.
CARSON BAKER 2025
JACK HART MEMORIAL WINNER
I am Carson Baker. I come from Neepawa Manitoba, where I run along side my dad Greenbush Angus. I’m in my second year of college out at Lakeland College. I amworking towards my Agribusiness. After college I plan on coming back to the farm to continue to grow and expand my Angus herd. In the future I plan on showing and selling Angus cattle out of my own herd. I plan to expand my knowledge through the cattle world, as well as making new connections through the Angus world. I will continue using new genetics through my cattle, while still using the old genetics to strengthen and grow my herd to a manageable size.
Carson Baker and the heifer he selected from Nolan Cattle Co.
MANITOBA ANGUS ASSOCIATION GOLD SHOW
HELD WITH AG-EX IN BRANDON • OCT 30TH • JUDGE: SCOTT ANDERSON
RED ANGUS
Junior Heifer Calf Champion: RED LV REBA 79N , LV Farms Ltd.
RED ANGUS
Intermediate Heifer Calf Champion: RED MAR MAC RUBY 74N , Mar Mac Farms
Reserve Intermediate Heifer Calf Champion: RED CAMO MISS SAM 527N , Camo Cattle Co.
Senior Heifer Calf Champion: RED MAR MAC BONITA 39N , Mar Mac Farms
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: RED COCKBURN CORA 5002 , Cockburn Red Angus
Champion Yearling Junior Female L83 MILLIE 437M, L83 Ranch
Reserve Champion Yearling Junior Female: RED MAR MAC DM TROOPER 133M , Mar Mac Farms
Champion Yearling Intermediate Female: L83 TINK 493M , L83 Ranch
Reserve Champion Yearling Intermediate Female: RED COCKBURN LASIE 4071 , Cockburn Red Angus
Champion Yearling Senior Female: RED MAR MAC FAVORITE 49M, Mar Mac Farms
Reserve Champion Yearling Senior Female: RED BRIDGEWAY PRIDE 26M, Bridgeway Livestock
2 year old Champion Female: L83 JILLIAN 328Lwith L83 JILLIAN 535N , L83 Ranch
2 year old Reserve Champion Female: RED ACC TIBBIE 169L with RED ACC WASHINGTON 1N, Anderson Cattle Co.
Grand Champion Female: L83 JILLIAN 328Lwith L83 JILLIAN 535N , L83 Ranch
Reserve Grand Champion Female: L83 TINK 493M , L83 Ranch
Champion Intermediate Bull Calf: RED ROOKE MR. WICK 88N , Rooke Farms
Champion Senior Bull Calf: RED COCKBURN BUGATTI 5008 , Cockburn Red Angus
Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf: RED LV SHELBY 16N , LV Farms Ltd.
Champion Senior Yearling Bull: RED MAPLE LAKE RESPECT 4061 , Maple Lake Stock Farms & Rooke Farms
Grand Champion Bull: RED COCKBURN BUGATTI 5008 , Cockburn Red Angus
Reserve Grand Champion Bull : RED LV SHELBY 16N , LV Farms Ltd.
Pair of Bulls: 1.Mar Mac Farms, Brandon, MB
BREEDERS’S HERD:
1. Mar Mac Farms, Brandon, MB - photo right 2. Rooke Farms, Alexander, MB
RED ANGUS PREMIER BREEDER & RED ANGUS PREMIER EXHIBITOR
Mar Mac Farms, Brandon, MB - photo right
BLACK ANGUS
PHOTOS & RESULTS ON PAGE 20
GRAND CHAMPION RED ANGUS BULL
GRAND CHAMPION RED ANGUS FEMALE
JUNIOR Ambassador final report
HLanie Muir year as the Canadian Angus Foundation
Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador
BY Lainie Muir
ELLO EVERYONE, and happy fall! My year as the Canadian Angus Foundation Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador came to a close in June at the National Convention in Winnipeg, and it couldn’t have been a more incredible year.
To recap on where the year took me in North America - Ontario for 2024 Convention and 2024 Showdown, Saskatchewan for the Canadian Beef Industry Conference, Agribition and GOAL Conference, Alberta for Farmfair, Ohio for the Certified Angus Beef Youth Beef Leaders Seminar, and Manitoba for Youth Beef Round-Up and the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair along with some other small-town shows, as well as 2025 Convention.
The pinnacle of my year was certainly the Zoetis Youth Competition at the World Angus Forum held in Australia at the end of April and into May. Here, 12 teams of angus youth from across the world gathered in Sydney and trekked through New South Wales and Queensland for the 11 days that followed. Contestants hailed from Canada, USA, Argentina, Ireland, England, Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, and Indonesia. Our skills and character were challenged in every way you can think of. Challenges encompassed meat judging, business case studies,mock interviews with an activist, showmanship, fitting, pen sorting, written and show-ring style judging, debating, and social media advocacy. A wide range of practical farm skills were also included; from fertilizer calculations, to disease management, preg checking, water system assembly, fencing, vaccine administration, and DNA sample processing, among double as many more stations that tested technical and tactical skills.
The conditions were perfect for forming rock-solid friendships. 5 AM mornings were often followed by hours on a bus, and the days went late. Whether it was due to working on your debate until 2 AM, diving into conversation with those you met earlier that day, or because camping at Foxbar Falls plans fell through, due to lack of shelter and bedding, and you troubleshoot into the night to avoid sleeping on the ground with the snakes.
Australia knows how to host! It was incredible to learn about the scale and style of Australian agriculture, see so much of the landscape, and get a feel for the land that angus cattle have to work in down under. The foot quality of the cattle was especially impressive. I couldn’t be more grateful for the experiences and friendships gained. I am very excited to stay connected with the people I met as we settle back into our roles in the angus industry in our own parts of the world!
My time as Junior Ambassador developed my time management, collaboration, communication,leadership, and critical thinking skills. Through it, I have travelled places, met people, and learned things I would never have imagined possible. If you came up to the 13-year-old homeschooled girl in 2016 who had purchased 2 purebred black angus heifer calves, carryingnext to no livestock experience with her, and told her what would be possible a handful of yearslater, I’m not sure she would’ve believed you.
I have felt so much gratitude and continual enthusiasm for being a part of an industry backed bytalented, passionate, and good-hearted people over the past year. We are incredibly fortunate to fall into the agricultural community that we do.
It’s wild to think that my time as a junior has come to an end, but I am very much looking forward to where I’ll fit into the beef sector and Canadian Angus family next. Over the next 8 months, Iwill complete my undergraduate degree in Soil Science, convocating in June 2026. Following that, the plan is to get back into the day-to-day of Crossing Angus in Glenella and start my MSc. in Soil Science remotely with the University of Saskatchewan.
It’s been an honour to share my experiences both over the last year as Junior Ambassador, as well as from the busy years on junior boards that came before. I hope that I can serve as an example for those who are coming up next in our province of what is possible if you are eager.
Now and looking forward, if you have questions or curiosities about any of the opportunities offered by our provincial and national associations, please don’t hesitate to pass them along to me!
Thank you all for following along, and above all else for your investment in me.
Here’s to what’s next!
Lainie
Dick Turner Memorial Award announced at CAA Annual Meeting Winnipeg
Awarded to Lainie Muir of Glenella, MB
Lainie Muir, a student at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources. She has served as President of the Manitoba Junior Angus Association, and as a director on the Canadian Junior Angus board, demonstrating her commitment to youth engagement and breed promotion. In addition to her academic and leadership roles, Lainie vol
unteers with 4-H, supporting the organization of regional events and fostering opportunities for young members. Most recently, she served as the Canadian Junior Angus Ambassador for 2024–2025, proudly representing junior members across the country.
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Left to right: Shawn Birmingham, Lainie Muir and Belinda Wagner
A group juniors at WAF that received a neck scarf as a gift from Arifika from Indonesia (IND) during the Youth Culture Night. Back row (L to R): Dougal, NZ; Erik, IND James, NZ; Georgia, AUS; Claire, USA; Matilda, AUS; Lainie, CAN Jonwyn, USA Middle row (L to R): Micquella, AUS; Arifika, IND Front: Oisin, IRE
MANITOBA ANGUS GOLD SHOW BLACK ANGUS
HELD WITH AG-EX IN BRANDON • OCT 30TH • JUDGE: SCOTT ANDERSON
Junior Heifer Calf Champion: RIDEAU EVER ENTENSE 91N , Rideau Angus Farm
Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: BOLTON BLACKBIRD 125N , Bolton Angus
Intermediate Heifer Calf Champion:
MAINSTREAM SOUTHERN BELLE 11N , Mainstream Genetics
Reserve Intermediate Heifer Calf Champion: EASTONDALE FOREVER LADY 32'25 , Eastondale Angus
Senior Heifer Calf Champion:
PERROT SARAH 1N , Perrot Cattle Co.
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: TWIN CREEK COUNTESS 1N , T win Creek Stock Farm
Champion Yearling Junior Female:
MERIT FLORA 4112M , Merit Cattle Co.
Reserve Champion Yearling Junior Female:
JAYMARANDY PEG 432M , Jaymarandy Livestock
Champion Yearling Intermediate Female: SULL ELLIE 4264M , Levi Rimke
Reserve Champion Yearling Intermediate Female: KCH QUEEN 421M , KCH Cattle Co.
Champion Yearling Senior Female:
MERIT FLORA 4020M , Merit Cattle Co.
Reserve Champion Yearling Senior Female: PERROT LAURA 46M , Perrot Cattle Co.
2 year old Champion Female: BAR-H MISS EVERGREEN 43L with BAR-H VINDICATOR 2N
Bar-H Land & Cattle Co.
2 year old Reserve Champion Female: BOSS LAKE MS MARTHA 307L with BOSS LAKE MS MARTHA 533N , Boss Lake Genetics
Champion Mature Female: EASTONDALE BONNIE LADY 114'20 with EASTONDALE SNIPER 54'25 , Eastondale Angus
Grand Champion Female: BAR-H MISS EVERGREEN 43L with BAR-H VINDICATOR 2N , Bar-H Land & Cattle Co.
Reserve Grand Champion Female: MERIT FLORA 4020M, Merit Cattle Co.
Champion Junior Bull Calf: NCC RENOVATION 23N , Nolan Cattle Co.
Champion Intermediate Bull Calf: EASTONDALE BLACK MASS 27'25 , Eastondale Angus, Wawota, SK Res Champion Intermediate Bull Calf: MADSENS RAINMAKER 30N , Madsen Angus
Champion Senior Bull Calf: JAYMARANDY CONTINENTAL 502N , Jaymarandy Livestock
Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf:
RIDEAU MONEY EARNED 3N, Rideau Angus Farm
Champion Junior Yearling Bull: BASKM PROFOUND 29M , BASKM Land & Cattle
Champion Intermediate Yearling Bull: MERIT EDGE 4036M , Merit Cattle Co. & 66 Ranch
Reserve Champion Intermediate Yearling Bull: DWAJO HOSTAGE 90M , Madsen Angus
Champion Senior Yearling Bull: STEPPLER GUN FOR HIRE 92M , Steppler Farms Ltd.
Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Bull: JAYMARANDY RESTORATION 406M , Jaymarandy Livestock
Champion Mature Bull: COWTRAX MILWAUKEE 153L , Merit Cattle Co. & Cowtrax Cattle Co.
Reserve Champion Mature Bull: EF RIDEAU LEAD CHANGE 2301 , Rideau Angus Farm & Enright Farm
BLACK ANGUS Grand Champion Bull: COWTRAX MILWAUKEE 153L , Merit Cattle Co. & Cowtrax Cattle Co.
BLACK ANGUS Reserve Grand Champion Bull: STEPPLER GUN FOR HIRE 92M , Steppler Farms Ltd.
BLACK ANGUS Grand Champion Bull & Supreme Champion Bull
BLACK ANGUS Grand Champion Female
2025 NEOGEN
WORDS & PHOTOS: LOIS MACRAE - MARMAC FARMS - BRANDON MB
WORLD ANGUS FORUM
The 2025 World Angus was held this past April in Australia. Manitoba Angus member Lois Mcrae shares the highlights of their trip downunder!
On April 25, we boarded the airplane in Vancouver, BC heading to Sydney, Australia for the World Angus Forum 2025.
In the past, we have attended the World Angus Forum: Edmonton 1985, Calgary 2009, United Kingdom (England and Scotland) 2017 and now in Australia 2025.
After the 17-hour flight, we took a couple of days to adjust to the time change. We toured Red Angus herds in the area, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House and many more attractions in the area along with meeting up with an Australian friend who had spent time with us in Canada. Sydney has a population of 5.5 million people, and their average temperature in fall is 15- 25 degrees Celsius.
Day 1- The Pre Tour of the World Angus Forum began with a relaxing boat cruise around the Sydney Harbour with drinks and snacks. While on the cruise we admired the Sydney Harbour Bridge which is the World’s Tallest Steel Arch bridge which is 3,770 feet long and 440 ft height which was constructed from 1923 -1932. Earlier that day, the Juniors from across the world did the Bridgeclimb which takes 1332 steps to reach the top. Fun fact: More than 5000 couples have got engaged while Climbing the Bridge.
The cruise was the meeting place of 270+ Angus producers from around the world and the local Australian hosts for the weeklong pre tour. Angus breeders from Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Germany, France, Denmark, Poland, Lithuania, New Zealand , Austarlia and South Africa were in attendance.
Day 2- The first challenge was to get all 270+ people organized and boarding the 6 Greyhound type buses. We were all given the color of bus on the side and stayed on this bus the whole tour, it was extremely well organized with tour guides on each bus.
First stop, Sunny Point, a family operated business with 3000 acres. A Paddock to Plate Operation who marketed their Angus Beef at the family owned Mawhood IGA Supermarkets. Lots of history in the Angus cattle business was presented as we were served a home-grown Steak Lunch. Next stop, Mayfield Gardens. 15 hectares to walk around and enjoy the beautiful fall colors of the trees and plants. To end off the day, we stopped at the town of Orange. Orange is a rural centre which lies in the heart of New South Wales with very rich Agricultural land. Supper was at a local winery in Orange.
Day 3- Today was full of Angus herd tours. The Australian’s have two separate Associations, so the World Angus Forum
Sydney Australia
Lois & Blair Mcrae in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Australia
L-R: Earl & Debra Scott (Scott Stock Farm) AB, Bob & Marj Blacklock (M Double B Angus) SK
Lois & Blair Mcrae
was managed by the Black Angus breeders. For 30 years, Karoo Angus have run 300 Purebred Black Angus Females and 800 Commercial Angus females. An amazing group of sound functional Angus Cattle and extremely well displayed. The long yearling bulls for their upcoming sale and many productive Angus pairs were on display. They spent a lot of time and effort in pasture management, and we were given the opportunity to learn more about this program. A tasty Steak Sandwich and lots of warm hot chocolate and coffee were served along with lots of dainties. It was a very cool day.
Off to the Bathhurst area, one of Australia’s oldest inland colonial settlements due to the discovery of gold in the region. Very elegant, historical buildings in the town. Our evening stop was at Millah Murrah Angus. A family run operation, Millah Murrah has raised some top Black Angus genetics selling a bull in 2021 For $ 280,000 and their 2024 bull sale 123 bulls average $27,277 in Australian dollars. Many of their genetics are used in Australian and New Zealand Black Angus programs. We capped off the day by walking to the top of the hill on the farm and watching the beautiful Australian sunset.
Day 4- At Bathurst our hotel was on the Racetrack where they raced little sports cars. We toured the track on the bus and viewed Kangaroos enjoying the sun in the center. Two Rivers Winery was a local restaurant that served local produce in the area. A very tasty meal of Steak or Chicken was enjoyed by all. This was a long day of travel on the road to Tamworth. Lot of Australian scenery and a few wild animals and lots of very windy roads but did get a good idea of the landscape in that area of New South Wales.
CANADIAN'S AT WAF L to R Back Row: Sabrina, Briggitte and Emmanuel Chenail ( Ranch Covey Hill) PQ; Ernie and Joanne Mutch ( JEM Farms ) PEIJeff and Rita Guthrie, NB; Myles Immerkar (CEO Canadian Angus) AB: David Bolduc( Cudlobe Angus West) AB : Lois and Blair McRae ( Mar Mac Farms ) MB: Bev McMutrie and Krista Flieger (Springhill Farm, NB: Chelsea Gill (Reverse G C Angus)AB: Lynn and Ronnie Ford ( Wheatley River Angus and Canadian Angus President) PEI; and Dyce and Adrianna Bolduc (Cudlobe Angus )AB:
Junior Team Front Row: Hillary Sauder, SK; Lainie Muir, MB: Thomas Wildman, AB; Keely Adams, AB; Julie Sharpe, AB; Sarah McDonald, BC; Kodie Doetzel, SK; and Garrett Liebrich, SK
Along with the cattle displays were many retail booths from semen companies, fencing, cattle supplies and more.
The Zoetis World Angus Forum Youth Competition was very busy at Tamworth with Showmanship, Judging, Fitting and Debate competitions to name a few. The two Canadian teams of 4 excelled in the Judging, Fitting and Showmanship events. Our very own Manitoba Junior, Lainie Muir did extremely well in the competitions.
The Female Genetics Auction sale drew a huge crowd in the arena. The top female sold for $ 134,000. 24 lots averaged $ 22,875. CHECK OUT THE PHOTO OF THE SALE RING BELOW!
Day 5 and 6 – This was for sure one of the highlights as we were able to view 400 head of Black Angus and a few Red Angus all in extremely impressive facilities. The facilities were absolutely stunning with steel panels, covered wide open barns and bright well designed show ring. The producers had gone all out on their displays of cattle and promotion material.
Close to 4000 people toured the Angus cattle in those 2 days. For food at the event, food trucks came in and served Australian Angus beef in many forms at no cost to the crowd. They were very tasty and much appreciated by us all.
Day 7 – The third generation of the White family runs Bald Blair Angus established in 1908. They were one of the original herds when the Angus Society formed in 1919. Along with some top-quality Angus cattle we ere treated to a Collie Working Dog Workshop and Cattle Handling competition with the Juniors.
Off to Rangers Valley Feedlot, they are world class producers of long fed, Verified Black Angus, Wagyu cross and Fullblood Wagyu beef in the New England area. As one of the top 10 feed-
lots in Australia, their goal is to achieve marbling and a consistent product for the consumers for domestic and export markets. Their beef is sold as Black Onyx (the Marbled Beef) website is rangersvalley.com.au. This was a very professionally run feedlot and extremely clean pens and cattle.
Final stop of the day was dinner and a tour at the CED Wise ET Centre. They roasted a ½ of beef on the spit for us along with many interesting facts on Embryo Transplant in Australia.
Day 8 – A tasty Breakfast at the Echo Valley Farm that raise Field to Fork : Eggs, Beef and Pork. On the property was an historic Australian home that was interesting to tour.
University of Queensland Catton campus, stop included tour of livestock, crop and pasture management techniques.
Off to Brisbane, Australia for the meetings of the World Angus Forum including many top-notch speakers and industry displays. Special thanks to everyone at Australian Angus and World Angus Forum committee for their hospitality and well organized event.
Very early mornings to board the bus and late nights with all the travels but this was a tour of a lifetime. We would highly recommend if you get the opportunity to attend one of these World Angus events, go you will thoroughly enjoy it. You meet many new people from all over the world and learn about their cattle and country. The next World Angus Technical Meetings is in Brazil in 2027.
To end off our trip, we spent a week in New Zealand visiting Angus herds and friends. Many great memories.
Lois and Blair McRae.
Karoo Angus left Rangers Valley Feedlot bottom
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NOV 21 ...........MANITOBA ANGUS ANNUAL MEETING - BRANDON, MB
NOV 24 ...........CWA ANGUS & RED ANGUS SHOW - REGINA SK
DEC. 3 ............MAPLE LAKE BRED FEMALE SALE, AT THE FARM, HARTNEY, MB
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DEC 8TH ..........RAMROD CATTLE COMPANY DISPERSAL – VIRDEN, MB
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MARCH 5 .........ANDERSON CATTLE CO BULL SALE/ON FARM SWAN RIVER, MB
MARCH 7 ........FREYBURN BULL & FEMALE SALE/ ON FARM OXBOW, SK
MARCH 11 .......MAR MAC FARMS & GUEST BULL SALE/ ON FARM BRANDON, MB
MARCH 18 ...... COWBOYS BULL SALE (FRASER/RAMROD/DUSTY HOLLOW), MELITA MB
MARCH 21 .......HAMCO ANNUAL BULL SALE/ON FARM GLENBORO, MB
MARCH 30 ...... MERIT/COCKBURN ANNUAL BULL SALE – BRIERCREST, SK
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kathleen Porteous & Nate Plaitin were married May 25, 2025 in Nashville, TN,
Devin Boitson and Sarah Turton were engaged July 11 2025 Wedding day June 19, 2026
Colin & Arlene Kirkpatrick celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary with family on October 12, 2025.
