Charolais breeders gather for AGM and Breeder School

The spotlight is on the Charolais breed this week as producers gather in Moose Jaw for their annual general meeting. 

Dale Weinbender, President of the Saskatchewan Charolais Association, says the breed is extremely popular and known for producing tan calves that wean off well.

Weinbender says the Charolais have been topping the markets for a long time, adding that the feedlots really like them as they finish very well.

"It's just been kind of the main focus for the breed and how we've been so successful."

Charolais breeders and beef industry representatives from across the country will be taking part in the Saskatchewan Charolais Association's Annual General Meeting, which goes today at 3 p.m. That's followed by the banquet and the Sask Royal Sale.

He notes the sale is a good opportunity to get everyone together; it goes tonight at 7 pm and will be broadcast live on the DLMS website.

"There are breeders from across Canada who will consign, whether they put in embryos or semen packages. They'll have pictures of their bred heifers and/or cowherds."

Highlighting the day on Friday is the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation "Breeder School Day.".