Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association Press Release
The 2017 All Canada Classic was held at the Westerner Fair Grounds in Red Deer, AB from June 29 to July 1, 2017. Red below for a summary of the sale results.
2017 All Canada Sheep Classic
Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association Press Release
The 2017 All Canada Classic was held at the Westerner Fair Grounds in Red Deer, AB from June 29 to July 1, 2017.
The 3-day event was sponsored by the Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association and hosted by the Alberta Sheep Breeders’ Association. A reception for exhibitors and sponsors was held on Thursday night and a lamb BBQ and fun auction followed the show on Friday. The Classic included a fleece competition, trade show, national GenOvis awards, back fat and loin-eye ultrasound demonstrations, junior show and market lamb jackpot. During the Classic, the Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association and Canadian Sheep Federation hosted a Mexican delegation, which toured local farms and Sungold Specialty Meats, as well as meeting with numerous industry leaders to continue to develop the Canada-Mexico partnership.
On Friday, 74 consignors of 16 breeds presented their sheep to judges Johanne Cameron of St-Charles-Sur-Richelieu, QC and Glen Porteous, Chatsworth, ON who provided the show placements for 344 animals. The Supreme Champion Ewe was a Dorset (Brien G&L 61D) consigned by G&L Brien, Ridgetown, ON. The Supreme Champion Ram was a Hampshire (Hazelmere 141D) consigned by Robin Herlinveaux, North Saanich, BC. The Supreme Champion Flock was awarded to the Southdowns consigned by Higginson Southdowns, Leonard Higginson & Sons, Sardis, BC.
On Saturday, buyers from 8 provinces purchased 326 of the 344 animals offered for sale. Prices averaged $626 for ewes and $938 for rams. The top-selling ewe was an Ile de France (Todd 13E) consigned by Todd Sheep Company, Lucknow, ON and was purchased for $2500 by Morgan Moore, Brandon, MB. The top selling ram was a North Country Cheviot (Westerdale 35D) consigned by Greg Rosenke, Didsbury, AB and was purchased for $4500 by Shawn and William Stonehouse, Owen Sound, ON.
Breed averages and sale results for every animal can be seen on the Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association website www.sheepbreeders.ca. Photographs of the event and champion animals will be posted on the Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association website.
The CSBA is extremely appreciative of the tremendous national support it receives from new and long-time sponsors, exhibitors, consignors and buyers. The Alberta Sheep Breeders’ Association demonstrated remarkable ambition by hosting the flawless junior show and market lamb jackpot during a very large Classic. Many junior members expanded their flocks, or purchased their first sheep, while in Red Deer! Thank you ASBA - the Classic is only possible with such an ambitious and hardworking team of volunteers.
The 2018 All Canada Sheep Classic will be held in Truro, NS from July 5-7. For further information, please contact Stacey White, General Manager of the CSBA, at 1-866-956-1116.
Alberta Lamb Producers was pleased to join Huber Ag Equipment (3in1 Feeders), Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers, Peavey Mart, Zubot Welding and Manufacturing, Calgary Stampede and Masterfeeds in sponsoring the 2017 All Canada Sheep Classic. Directors and staff manning the ALP booth thoroughly enjoyed chatting with producers and other sheep industry members from around Alberta and across the country. Thanks to CSBA and ASBA for their work in holding this important national event!