CAA CONVENTION 2022 - MONCTON, NB Registration for the 2022 CAA National Convention June 9-12 in Moncton, New Brunwsick is available on the CAA website. Schedule of events which includes speakers & tours, can be found HERE.
AGRIBITION - #CWA50 Regina welcomed cattle exhibitors and enthusiasts once again Nov. 22-27. For those stuck at home, results posted HERE with video available @ CattleVids.ca. [& if you haven't watched it yet, Agribition 50th Documentary HERE - lots of familiar faces!]
NEWS FROM THE CAA VIRTUAL AGM Canadian Angus Association Board of Directors executive:Sheldon Kyle of Redvers, SK was elevated from the position of President Elect to President. Shawn Birmingham of Brandon, MB moved into the Past President position, and Graham McLean of Watford, ON was chosen as President Elect. New directors include Rob Garner (SK), Doug Munton and Harold Reich (AB). Read the full release on the meeting HERE. The Canadian Angus Foundation also announced the Dick Turner Scholarship Recipient, Junior Angus Stockman & Outstanding Young Angus Breeder at Canadian Angus Virtual AGM. For the winners, check out the release HERE.
BRIAN GOOD RETIRES AFTER 21 YEARS WITH CAA The Canadian Angus Association has announced the retirement of Brian Good effective the end of February after nearly 21 years with the CAA. As well as being the face of the CAA across Canada at auction marts, sales, events and in the pastures across Canada, Brian also represented the CAA abroad on many occasions in places such as China, the USA, Mexico, Russia and the UK. Read the full release on the CAA website HERE. UPDATE: Brian's new email HERE; Phone # the same [403-391-4037].
NEW TRAIT EPDS FOR CAA Expect Canadian Angus Association registration certificates with EPDs for these new traits this fall: Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG); Docility EPD; Heifer Pregnancy EPD; Mature Weight EPD; Claw Set EPD and Foot Angle EPD. Further info on the CAA website HERE.