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Our
mission is to raise efficient, productive Red Angus cattle to make
a profit for ourselves and our customers.
Our
ranch is situated at Mountain View, Alberta at the base of the Rocky
Mountains in the extreme south west corner of Alberta. It was established
by my grandfather Mackenzie in 1898. Our original cowherd was Shorthorns.
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In
1962, my brother Rod and I attended the Beckton Stock Farm 4th Annual
Production Sale and purchased 4 head of Red Angus: 1 bull, 1 cow/calf
pair, and 2 bred heifers, on behalf of Mackenzie Brothers. These
were the first females imported to Canada. Other U.S. purchases
were added over the next few years. As many Canadian genetics as
possible were added.
We
started to show cattle in 1971 from Toronto to Vancouver as a way
to introduce and promote Red Angus cattle to Canada.
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Performance
testing was implemented in 1962 and we still use it as a production
tool.
My
wife Linda, and two daughters, Jade and Amber, are actively involved
in the day to day operation of our ranch. Jade is a college graduate
in agricultural technology and presently works 6 months of the year
at the Waterton Lakes Golf Course as Pro Shop Manager. Amber is
attending the University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, majoring
in marketing.
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Jade, Don, Linda & Amber
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Honours
First
Canadians to receive "Pioneer Breeder Award" in 1979 by
the American Red Angus Association. In 1984, we received the Canadian
Red Angus Breeder of the Year Award. |
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