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Olds Fall Classic

Entries are now open for the Olds Fall Classic. Dates are Oct 6 – 8 2017.

Entries close on Sept. 15, 2017

The Shorthorns show Sunday Oct. 8 at 10:00 AM

More information: www.oldsregionalexhibition.com

Legends of the Breed Honoree

At the 2017 AGM, Gene Foat and wife Joan were honored with the Legends of the Breed Award. (Legends of the Breed is the highest honor that the Canadian Shorthorn Assoc. awards). Gene has been a longs time member, and has served many years on our Boards of Directors. He has worked diligently to promote and support the Alberta Shorthorn Association and it’s members. Congratulations Gene.

2017 AGM

The 2017 AGM for the Alberta Shorthorn Association was held in Ponoka on June 10.

The Board if Directors for the coming year are: Tom Barto (President), Tina Senetza (Vice-President), Christina Van De Voorde (2nd Vice President), Ken Hehr (Past President), Dennis Wishnowski (Executive Director), Rena Nelson, Connie Baehr, Heather Haydock, and Chad Oram. The Canadian Shorthorn Representative for Alberta is Dan Stephenson. Sec/Treas. is Susan Oram.

Alberta Shorthorn Association looks forward to the 2017/2018 year to continue promoting Shorthorns through the province.

Breeder of Merit for 2017 was presented to Dan Stephenson/Diamond Shorthorns of Okotoks.

2016 Board of Directors

We welcome the new 2016 Board of Directors lead by President Tom Barto of Thorhild. He is joined by Vice-Pres. Jenna Donnelly, 2nd Vice-Pres. Tina Senetza, Past Pres. Ken Hehr, and Executive Director Vonnie Strilchuk. Other Directors are Rena Nelson, Heather Haydock, and Chad Oram. Canadian Shorthorn Assoc. representative is Graham Sharp. 2016/2017 looks like it should be an exciting year. Alberta hosts the Junior National Show in Red Deer during Westerner Days, and the National Show during Farm Fair International in Edmonton.

Cowman's Advantage

The 1st Cowman’s Advantage Shorthorn Bull and Female Sale is now online. Plan to attend, April 2, 2016 at the Innisfail Auction Mart. View catalog at www.donsavageauctions.com

2016 AGM

The 2016 AGM will be held in Ponoka at the Legion Hall (on highway 2A South) on June 11, 2016. Plan to attend. This will be a fun event. 1:00 PM Banquet to follow.

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The Alberta Shorthorn Association is a group of Shorthorn Breeders who work together, as a team, to produce and promote the Shorthorn Breed of cattle through our youth, ourselves and our association.

The Alberta Shorthorn Association also strives to enhance the beef industry and agriculture through learning from one another.

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Shorthorn cattle were developed as a breed in the late 1700’s, along the England/Scotland border lands. The first Shorthorn Herd Book was established in 1822. These hardy cattle were developed with larger frames and superior mothering ability. They produced above average quantities of milk and made powerful, docile oxen. These first forward thinking cattle breeders developed a breed which was destined to make a huge impact on the international scene. Shorthorn genetics have influenced most modern breeds of cattle.

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