Quality and quantity helped the Saskatchewan Sheep Breeders Association to its best Canadian Western Agribition sale ever, according to organizers. Kim MacDougall, an Agribition board member and SSBA president, said a large consignment from Ontario breeders pushed up the numbers and enhanced the quality of the sale. “Normally there are some weak animals in the […] Read more
Karen Briere
Stories by Karen Briere
Buoyant prices signal rebound of bison industry
Prices at this year’s Canadian Western Agribition bison sale reflect the upswing in the industry, says the president of the Canadian Bison Association. Mark Silzer said the gross amount at the 2010 sale nearly doubled last year’s total on the same number of lots. Sixty lots sold for $212,250 and an average $3,537.50. The high […] Read more
Draft horse prices down from last year
Twenty-five foals sold in the 10th annual draft horse classic held Nov. 22 at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. The high seller went for $7,750. Tom Lane of Birtle, Man., bought his own horse, a Belgian stallion named Creek Side Voo-Doo, to top the sale. The foals are eligible to return after training as two […] Read more
Weather hurts Agribition numbers, but sales near $2 million
The 40th edition of Canadian Western Agribition, the last major agricultural show of the fall season, is now consigned to history. The past was celebrated as much as the present during the Nov. 22-27 show as organizers paid tribute to those who founded what is now the largest purebred cattle show in Canada. Sales were […] Read more
Autopsy done on Charolais
Canadian Western Agribition officials and the owner of a Charolais cow that died in its stall during the show are waiting for autopsy results. Agribition chief executive officer Jason Pollock said a two-year-old cow died Nov. 26. The animal was taken to Saskatoon for a post-mortem examination but results were not known beforeWestern Producerdeadlines Nov. […] Read more
Wins please rookie goat producer
His first year in the Boer goat business turned out pretty well for 11-year-old Wacey Townsend. Last week, the Sylvan Lake, Alta., youth was named rookie exhibitor of the year and also had the top selling animal at Canadian Western Agribition. “I’m very happy with the sale and quite happy with the show,” said Townsend. […] Read more
New hall of fame members praised for contributions
Gordon Stephenson spent the entire week of Canadian Western Agribition celebrating. The past-president and former manager of Agribition was recognized during opening ceremonies to mark the event’s 40th show. The Hereford breed, for which he works as general manager of the national association, celebrated 150 years in Canada with its national show. And he was […] Read more
Semen rights to Fire Water top bids at Charolais sale
The top-selling lot in the national Charolais sale at Canadian Western Agribition wasn’t even in the ring. However, one of the South Dakota bull’s daughters did make an appearance to show what he can produce. Bidding for the Canadian semen rights to TR Mr Fire Water 5792R ET was fast and furious. Fire Water was […] Read more
Pro football player plans political run
Gene Makowsky is going from the football field to the political arena. The Saskatchewan Roughrider will be the Saskatchewan Party’s candidate in a Regina constituency in the November 2011 election. Premier Brad Wall introduced the offensive lineman in the legislature Dec. 1. Makowsky told reporters he has not yet closed the door on his football […] Read more
Charolais cow dies in its stall at Agribition
Canadian Western Agribition officials, and the owner of a prized Charolais cow found dead in its stall during the event are waiting for autopsy results. Chief executive officer Jason Pollock said a two-year-old died in its stall Nov. 26. The animal was taken to Saskatoon for a post-mortem examination but results were not known before […] Read more
