We welcome everyone to the Complete Dispersal of Coldstream Angus on December 11, 2012 at the Olds Agricultural Society Grounds. As Sir Harry Lauder become famous with the song, “Keep Right on to the End of the Road,” it is time to make some changes...retire. While one reflects over the years, breeding cattle is an adventure. There are surprises and disappointments, but it is very rewarding. Coldstream Angus operated on a limited budget and numbers, so selection was very important. We never followed fads but bred cattle that had soundness (feet and udders), length, size and substance; remember calves still sell by weight. I remember the 1950's and 1960's…let’s not go back there. Coldstream genetics have been successful in the UK (Scotland, England and Ireland) and may be the only Canadian to have bred a Perth Champion from an embryo. Progeny resulting from Coldstream embryos have brought between 24,000 and 28,000 pounds over there as well. The Calgary Bull Sale has been our main bull sale for many years and we were very successful. For the last two years, we were guest consignor with P/H Ranching at Innisfail (thank you Duane and Corrine). The top seller in 2011 sold for $12,250 to Jim Bleakley, Bashaw; top seller in 2012 sold for $11,500 to Grant Schlekewy, St. Walburg, with an average of $5,600 on the yearlings. I recommend you look closely at the pedigrees, performance and soundness of the cattle offered: the Lady Heathers (prides), Blackbirds, Tidy Bees and Miss Annies; the Paradox daughters and calves at side by Scotty 174X, whose dam is foundation quality. The choice is yours, as everything sells. We have enjoyed the Angus breed and the people for many years. My grandfather showed the Supreme Champion at the Royal Highland in Scotland in 1932. I had the honor and privilege to judge many shows, including the First National and the Black Beauty Bonanza in the UK. 4-H was very rewarding for John, Heather and Bonnie. The friendship and hospitality is everywhere. I would like to thank many people from over the years, especially Bev and our family. (John we couldn't have done it without you). Marvin and Eldon Knight, where I kept my cows in the early days; Roger Davis and D.R.I. and our many customers, neighbors and visitors. One hopes to have added successfully to the Angus Breed. Will I miss the Angus breed? Yes. Will the Angus breed miss me? I hope so. Does one ever Retire? Always have time for research. Sincerely, Doug, Bev & Family
COLDSTREAM ANGUS RANCH Doug, Bev and John Robertson Box 12, Site 3, RR #1, Airdrie, Alberta T4B 2A3 Res: 403-948-5941 | Fax: 403-912-9095 dwrangus@gmail.com
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