The Alberta Hereford Association (AHA) is a group of seedstock producers raising quality purebred Hereford cattle for the commercial industry. The AHA consists of approximately 650 members from across our province. We are organized through the AHA to promote; to the commercial rancher/farmer, feedlots, and auction markets; the benefits of Hereford genetics in any herd |
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March 19, 2012
Fraser's Total Performance Bull Sale, Bow Slope Shipping, Brooks
March 26, 2012
Harvie Ranching 3rd Annual Bull Sale, Olds
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March 26, 2012
Lakeland College Bull Test Centre Sale, Vermilion
March 27, 2012
Bull's Eye Sale, Bow Slope Shipping, Brooks
March 30, 2012
K-Cow 1st Annual Bull Sale, at the Ranch near Elk Point
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April 3, 2012
High Prairie Bull Sale, High Prairie
April 5, 2012
Holloway Farms Ltd. 2nd Annual Production Sale, Veteran Auction Market
April 5, 2012
25th Annual Moccasin Flat Ranch Spring Sale, Torrington
April 10, 2012
Lacombe Bull Sale
(103rd Annual), Lacombe
June 22 & 23, 2012
Alberta Hereford Association AGM and Keith Gilmore Memorial Golf Classic @ Hanna
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Greetings!
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The Alberta Hereford Association Helps
YOU Promote Your Program !
One of the main goals of the Alberta Hereford Association is to not only help promote Hereford Genetics in general, but also to assist our members in promoting their own cattle. Currently their are a number of ways the AHA can help you advertise your program.
How can you utilize the AHA's advertising tools ?
Let us know about coming events
Do you have an annual sale, club field day, cattle show, or meeting in your area ? Let us know and we will be glad to add you to our calender of events which is published on our website and also in this newsletter.
Share on Facebook
You are always welcome to share pictures, news, events and updates from your cattle operation on the AHA Facebook page. Alternatively -- we will add them for you, just send us an email and we will be sure and get things posted for you
Use the Alberta Hereford Classified Ad's
PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! Contact us anytime to place your ad which will be published on the AHA website, and also promoted through this newsletter. Text only ad's are free of charge and if you wish to add a photo to your ad the cost is only $10/photo.
These are just some of the ways we are helping to promote the value of our members and Hereford cattle. In our next newsletter we will take a look at some of the things YOU can do to help promote the AHA !! |
Spring Bull Sales Indicate a Bright Future for Hereford Genetics !
The Calgary Bull Sale was held Feb. 29th - March 1st in Calgary, AB. 126 head of Hereford bulls sold for an average of $5930.95 per head. Congratulations to SNS Herefords for having the Grand Champion Bull, and to MN Herefords who had the Reserve Champion. Full sale and show results can be found at www.calgarybullsale.com
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The Medicine Hat Bull Sale was held on March 13th-14th, where 73 Hereford Bulls averaged $5134.93 per head. Congratulations to Brost Land & Cattle for having this year`s Grand Champion Bull, and to Newton Herefords for having the Reserve Champion.
 
Grand Champion 2012 Reserve Champion 2012
In addition to these consignment sales, there have been a number of other production sales held this Spring which have been equally as exciting ! You can view these sale results through the Canadian Hereford Digest on the web at: http://www.hereford.ca/sales_results.asp
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Byron Templeton Elected to the Canadian Beef Breeds Council
Many of you will know Byron and his family who operate XTC Herefords near Lethbridge, AB. Recently Byron was elected to the Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) executive as a representative of the Hereford breed. The CBBC represents, supports, and promotes the Canadian purebred cattle industry.
Byron is having a busy month, also having judged the Calgary Bull Sale with daughter Jocelyn at his side.
Thank you to Byron for taking the time to be a part of so many things that promote not just Hereford Genetics, but also the Canadian cattle industry and it`s future.
To get more information on the CBBC you can visit their website:
http://www.canadianbeefbreeds.com/
To contact Byron or view the XTC Hereford Program please visit their website:
http://www.xtcherefords.com/
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Meet Your AHA Directors
~ Scott Harvie ~
Harvie Ranching
Harvie Ranching is a family run operation that was established over 35 years ago. The farm is located on the edge of the foothills at Olds, Alberta. Harvie Ranching calves out over 250 purebred Polled Hereford, Charolais and Simmental cows annually. Their operation believes in raising cattle that work in all different kinds of environments around the world but still work for the local commercial breeder. Through the use of artificial insemination and embryo transplant they are able to get outcross genetics into their herd from around the world.
Harvie Ranching holds two cattle sales per year. The bull sale is the last Monday in March where they have on offer Polled Hereford, Charolais, and Simmental bulls.
The second Saturday of October is their annual Hereford Production Sale. At this sale they have on offer elite herdsire prospects, show heifers, replacement females, donor cows and exciting embryo opportunities from their top donor cows. In addition, through their website they market semen and embryos year round.
Harvie Ranching genetics can be found all over the world. Their program has produced National Champions in England, Sweden, Ireland, South America, USA, and Australia. They are always searching for that new exciting young herdsire that will change the industry for the better.
Scott believe's the hereford breed is in it's strongest position in years. "The new Hereford is thick, moderate and very efficient; hardy cows producing feed efficient feeder cattle, which has made them every other breeds favorite to cross with", says Scott.
To follow Harvie Ranching, you can find them on facebook or visit their website www.harvieranching.com
Visitors are always welcome to come and have a farm tour of Harvie Ranching, they would be pleased to show you their farm and breeding program. |
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