Annual Meeting-Wednesday

The Annual meeting of the PEI Angus Association will be held tonight, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Clyde River Community Hall at 730 pm.

Click here for the agenda

Crossbred Bull For Sale

Angus-Simmental (half blood) four-year bull purchased from the U2 Ranch in High River Alberta.  The bull has a good temperament, but is not halter broken. His birth weight was 90 lbs and Adj 365 1,264 lbs.  He weighs about 2,200 lbs.  If interested phone 902-330-0458/902-651-2210. 

MacKinnon Homestead

3001 Kinross Road

Condolences to the Mutch Family

The PEI Angus Association wishes to express its condolences to Ernie & Joanne Mutch of JEM Farms on the passing of Joanne's mother, Ruth Bell.  Condolences as well to her grandchildren Julie Mutch (Derek Weeks) of DJ Farms and Stephen Mutch (Jennie) along with their children Meredith & John of Mutch Farms.

Here is a link to the obituary where online condolences may be sent, http://www.belvederefh.com/obituaries/110921

Angus in Action Sale Results

Click here to see the full results from the 2016 Angus in Action Sale.

PEI Angus Results

Below are some results of PEI Angus on the road this weekend.  Check the tab at the top of the page for all results from this year's shows for PEI Angus breeders.

Expo Boeuf, Victoriaville, QC
Judge: Kyle Lewis

JEM Farms
Reserve Grand Champion Female
Champion Yearling Female
Champion Bull Calf
Best pair of bulls, all breeds.

DJ Farms
Grand Champion Female and 3rd overall Supreme Female

Atlantic Agricultural Fall Fair, Halifax, NS

MacKinnon Homestead
Grand Champion Male and Supreme Male

Bannockburn Valley Farm
Reserve Grand Champion Male
Reserve Grand Champion Female

Angus in Action Sale Catalog

Bred Heifers & Mature Cows For Sale

O'Faelan Farms has a number of bred heifers and mature cows available for sale.

Visit www.ofaelanfarms.ca for more details on their breeding program and to see contact information.

PEI Angus Results from the Road

Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition, Truro, NS
Judge: Martin Bohrson

JEM Farms
Reserve Grand Champion Female
Junior Champion Female
Grand Champion Male
Breeder's Herd
Premier Breeder
Premier Exhibitor

DJ Farms
Grand Champion Female and Supreme Champion Female

Expo Kent, Ste. Marie de Kent, NB
Judge: Ernest Hunter

Wheatley River Farm
Reserve Grand Champion Male, Wheatley River Cmackers.
First place heifer calf with Wheatley River Lady Dhal , second place with Wheatley River Lady Cybil.
Grand Champion Female and Supreme Female of the Beef Show, Wheatley River Lady Winter.

2016 Ivomec Angus Futurity Results

2016 PEI PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION ANGUS FUTURITY RESULTS

Friday August 19, 2016

Judges:  Brendon Crane, Roger Docherty and Wade Loane

Thank you to the following for their continued support of the event:

Merial Canada Inc. and its Maritime Representative David Myers,

Maritime Angus Association,

Kurt Duncan representative for Genex, and

Angus Exhibitors

Bull Calf born in 2016

1. JEM First Impression 4D – JEM Farm, Earnscliffe, PE
2. MKHF Dunkirk 601D – MacKinnon Homestead, Kinross, PE
3. MKHF Drambuie 607D – MacKinnon Homestead, Kinross, PE
4. Red Wheatley Honky Tonk – Glen & Ronnie Ford, Oyster Bed, PE

Heifer Calf born in 2016

1. DJ Classy Lady 11D – Julie Mutch & Derek Weeks, Hunter River, PE
2. Model Farm Angus Pride 2D, Bob & Debbie Higgins, Quispamsis, NB
3. MKHF 24B Rachel 602D, MacKinnon Homestead, Kinross, PE
4. Hunter Acres Duchess 2D, Grant McCaffrey, Hunter River, PE
5. Wheatley River Lady Dahl 29D, Glen & Ronnie Ford, Oyster Bed, PE
6. Model Farm Angus Pride 7D, Bob & Debbie Higgins, Quispamsis, NB
7. Hunter Acres Dynasty 1D, Grant McCaffrey, Hunter River, PE
8. Wheatley River Daisy 30D, Kyle Younker, Oyster Bed, PE
9. Dusty Breeze Dusty Rose 2D, Dusty Breeze Farm, Jolicure, NB

Yearling Heifer born in 2015

1. Bannockburn Valley Rose 11C, Bannockburn Valley Farm, Clyde River, PE
2. Dusty Breeze Blackcap 3C, Dusty Breeze Farm, Jolicure, NB
3. Model FA Pride 2C, Bob & Debbie Higgins, Quispamsis, NB
4. Wheatley River Lady Cybil, Glen & Ronnie Ford, Oyster Bed, PE
5. Bannockburn Valley Dolly 2C, Bannockburn Valley Farm, Clyde River, PE
6. Model FA Pride 4C, Bob & Debbie Higgins, Quispamsis, NB
7. JEM Classy Lady 20C, Dusty Breeze Farm, Jolicure, NB
8. Red Wheatley River Camille, Glen & Ronnie Ford, Oyster Bed, PE

Two-Year-Old with 2016 Calf

1. Bannockburn Valley Pride 2B, Bannockburn Valley Farm, Clyde River, PE
2. Model Farm Angus Pride 4B, Bob & Debbie Higgins, Quispamsis, NB

Sponsor Spotlight-Genex

Genex is returning once again as a Diamond sponsor for the Canadian Angus Association's Gold Show at Old Home Week in Charlottetown, PE.

To check out the Genex bull lineup, visit http://genex.crinet.com/page45/Beef.  You can also follow the Genex Canada Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/GenexBeefCanada or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CRICanada/?fref=ts

Sponsor Spotlight-Atlantic Beef Products

The PEI Angus Association welcomes Atlantic Beef Products Inc. as a Gold Sponsor at the Canadian Angus Gold Show at Old Home Week in Charlottetown, PE.

Incorporated in 2003, Atlantic Beef Products is a state-of-the-art beef processing facility that marries old world farming traditions with leading edge processing resulting in a superior product thanks to a wholesome supply of responsibly raised cattle plus our own exacting requirements for handling, processing and distribution. Atlantic Beef Products is federally inspected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency which ensures the highest quality of food safety.  With a shared objective of a strong local beef industry, Atlantic Beef Products is the culmination of the vision, dedication and cooperation of key people and groups – cattle farmers, the beef industry, federal and provincial governments — all working together towards a growing contribution to the Atlantic Canada economy.  For more information visit http://www.abpi.ca/

Sponsor Spotlight-Island Petroleum

Island Petroleum is returning as a Silver Sponsor at the Canadian Angus Gold Show at Old Home Week in Charlottetown, PE.

Island Petroleum offers a wide variety of petroleum products and services to customers across Prince Edward Island.  For more information, visit http://islandpetro.ca/.

Sponsor Spotlight-Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic

Big thanks to the Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic who is once again sponsoring the Canadian Angus Association Gold Show at Old Home Week in Charlottetown, PE.

The Charlottetown Veterinary Clinic has been in business since 1952 and offers service to both small and large animals.  For more information visit http://www.charlottetownvetclinic.ca/index.php

Sponsor Spotlight-Phillips Agri Services

Phillips Agri Services is returning as a Silver sponsor of the Canadian Angus Gold Show at Old Home Week in Charlottetown, PE.

Phillips Agri Services has been serving PEI's Agriculture community for over 40 years.  For more information about Phillips Agri Services and the products they sell, visit http://www.phillipsagri.ca/en/.

Old Home Week Angus Social

Following the Friday beef shows at approximately 1:00pm, purebred and commercial Angus producers/feedlot owners from across PEI are invited to a social in the beef tent area. There will be complimentary beef on a bun, refreshments, and Angus door prizes.

Sponsor Spotlight-Summerside Chrysler Dodge

The PEI Angus Association would like to welcome Summerside Chrysler Dodge as a Diamond sponsor of the 2016 Angus Gold Show at Old Home Week in Charlottetown.

Summerside Chrysler Dodge is a certified Chrysler Five Star retailer committed to providing the best level of customer satisfaction while offering a large selection of new and used vehicles.

You can also check them out on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/summersidechrysler/

2016 Angus in Action Sale Entry Form Now Available

Click here to access the Angus in Action Sale Entry Form.

Showdown in the Maritimes

The Canadian Junior Angus Association's National Junior show is returning to the Maritimes for the first time since 2009 , and for the first time ever it is being held in Nova Scotia. Make your way over to the Agridome in Truro, NS July 28-30 to meet some of the finest young Angus breeders in the country!

For more information check out: http://juniors.cdnangus.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Showdown-2016-Ad-with-Schedule-exported.pdf

IVOMEC ANGUS FUTURITY – Second Round of Nominations

Thirteen Angus breeders have nominated 53 cattle for the second round of nominations for the 2016 IVOMEC Angus Futurity.  The Futurity will be held during the PEI Provincial Exhibition Old Home Week celebrations in August.  Show schedule details TBD.

The nomination numbers are as follows:

36 calves

13 yearling heifers

4 two-year old cows

The third round of nominations is due July 18. 

Ottawa Valley Angus Club Sale

Canadian Angus Foundation Sale

Ivomec Angus Futurity 2nd Round Nominations

Here is the link to the 2nd round nomination form for the Ivomec Angus Futurity.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B93dteyJ75H-dTRaR3FiYzFwc3FpSWtjME1hbld0dklHV0M4/view?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the 2nd round guidelines for the Ivomec Angus Futurity.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B93dteyJ75H-NlpjZUtzdS1Jc1hja3cyRDgyNTBaQmt6ZFI0/view?usp=sharing

ACTV Episode 9 - Angus Events Coming Your Way!

National Angus Convention 2016, hosted by Quebec Angus Assocation

Convention this year is hosted by Quebec Angus in beautiful Quebec City.


Convention will kick off with the President’s reception in the evening of Thursday, June 9th.


Friday, June 10th is Cattlemen’s Connection Day where you will hear from some great speakers and be able to tour some different locations then wrapping up with a delicious supper.


Saturday, June 11th is the Canadian Angus Annual General Meeting and formal banquet followed by the fifth Building the Legacy Sale.


There are many other activities planned throughout the weekend. Please join us in Quebec City for some learning, networking and laughing. Have a look at the complete Convention Schedule here.


http://cdnangus.ca/activities-and-services/national-convention/

Yearling Angus Bulls at Worth-a-Bit Angus

Only 3 bulls remain for sale this spring!  Visit our website at www.dixonfarms.ca, email dixonfarms1@live.com or text or call Tim @ 902 432 4771

Rest in Peace Harriett Oulton

New Brunswick Angus Breeder Harriett Oulton passed away on Tuesday.  The PEI Angus Association extends it's sympathies to Harriett's family.

Here is the link to the obituary, http://campbellsfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/351/Harriett-Oulton/obituary.html

2016 OHW Angus Futurity

Fifteen Maritime breeders nominated cattle for the 2016 Old Home Week Ivomec Angus Futurity first round of nominations.

The entry numbers are as follows:

80 cows are nominated with their 2016 calves — 86 cows were nominated in 2015.

19 yearling heifers are nominated — this is up from 17 heifers nominated last year.

10 two-year olds are nominated — this is up from the 6 nominated last year.

The second round of nominations is due May 16, 2016.

Hoping that the calving season is going well for all.

Sincerely,

MacKinnon Homestead

902.629.1759

Angus bulls for sale

13 bulls from 7 different breeders are on test at Worth-a-Bit Angus this winter.  Please go to our website www.dixonfarms.ca to see their performance numbers and which ones are for sale.www.dixonfarms.ca

ACTV Episode 6 - Picking Your Next Angus Herd Bull

Remembering Ken Lisson

The PEI Angus Association sends condolences to the family of New Brunswick Angus breeder Ken Lisson who passed away on Sunday.

The obituary is available here, http://www.sussexfh.com/Obituaries/103883/