MANITOBA ANGUS SUMMER FIELD DAY

By Lois McRae, Manitoba Angus Promotion Committee

Our 1st ever Manitoba Angus Field day was held this year in place of a summer tour. This was held Saturday, June 26th at DJ Cattle Co., Dallas, Lynne and Candace Johnston’s farm at Brookdale.

The weather cooperated for most of the time with a few scattered showers but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd. Over 90 Angus Enthusiasts gathered to view Angus cow/calf pairs, yearling heifers and herd bulls from Angus Breeders as far away as Ashern, Russell, Grandview, Melita, Yorkton, Neepawa, Wawanesa, and Brandon area. The Angus Cattle displayed on green grass made it look just like they were on the pastures. The crowd of Angus breeders and enthusiasts from as far away as Stavely, Alberta, Saskatoon, SK and Emo, Ontario were in attendance.

After viewing the cattle, everyone enjoyed a delicious Angus Rib Eye steak and the trimmings sponsored by The Stewart Cattle Co. Bull Sale group - Stewart Cattle Co. (The Stewart’s, Russell), DJ Cattle Co. (The Johnston’s, Brookdale), Topview Acres (The Topham’s, Grandview) and Legaarden Livestock (The Legaarden’s, Grandview).

Thanks to everyone who made this day a success.

Manitoba’s next big summer event is our Manitoba Angus Gold Show July 23rd at Harding Fair. For more details go to mbangus.ca or call 1-888-622-6487.

Photos courtesy Melissa McRae & Lois McRae

Good Angus & a good visit at the tour display

Supper hosts Stewart Cattle Co. Bull Sale Group

Host Dallas Johnston talking with long time Angus breeder Lowell Winters of Oak Lake

Manitoba President Shawn Birmingham discussing the cattle with Neil Bednar of Vita