Ruby Fehlauer of Calmar, Alta., waits her turn in the 4-H heifer project show class. She said it is "amazing" for her and her calf, Jynx, to be back on the show circuit. | Mary MacArthur photo
The Canadian Bull Congress was held in Camrose, Alta., Jan. 21-22 and featured a small 4-H show to help new members experience their first show in a low-stress atmosphere while letting more experienced members meet with friends from previous shows.
“This show is good,” said Jess Malott, leader of the Armena 4-H Beef club. “It helps them build their confidence. When you have a show like this, you have a feeling of how to go about it.” | Mary MacArthur photos
Brad Tkacik of Lloydminster puts final clipping touches to a Hereford owned by MJT Cattle of Edgerton, Alta. Jeenah Sobkow of Bruderheim, Alta., leads her calf, Peach, around the show ring with the help of Allie Behiels as ringman Layne Pickett follows behind. It was Sobkow’s first time in the show ring. | Mary MacArthur photoRuby Fehlauer of Calmar, Alta., waits her turn in the 4-H heifer project show class. She said it is “amazing” for her and her calf, Jynx, to be back on the show circuit. | Mary MacArthur photoMatthew Trefiak of Edgerton, Alta., said his family likes bringing bulls to the bull congress because many of their buyers are commercial cattle producers who want to see animals in person. Trefiak said this is one of the last shows before the family’s February bull sale. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the family has spent more effort marketing their animals online with high- quality pictures and videos. | Mary MacArthur photo
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