Angus association honours 50 years
Don Mackenzie of Mackenzie Red Angus was recently honoured by the Canadian Angus Association for his 50 years of membership.
Working with his four brothers: Ted, Mark, Kenny and Rodney, the family operation was the first to import Red Angus genetics including one herd sire, one cow/calf pair, and two bred heifers.
Mackenzie and his family have earned previous honours such as the following:
- 1979 Red Angus Association of America Pioneer Breeder Award. They were the first Canadians to receive the award.
- 1984 Canadian Red Angus Breeder of the Year Award.
- 2004 Red Angus Association of America 50 Most Influential Breeders.
- 2004 Canadian Angus Association honorary president.
- 2007 Alberta Angus Hall of Fame inductee.
- 2012 Canadian Angus Association honorary president.
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The Canadian Angus Association instituted a recognition awards program in 1998 to honour individuals and families who have demonstrated a long-term commitment by maintaining a continuous membership in the Association for at least 50 years.
Review tribunal official
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Research award
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