The tenth annual Sasaktchewan Beef Expo grand champion steer class (Supplied photo/ Prairieland Park)

By Alice McFarlane

Saskatchewan Beef Expo

Saskatchewan Beef Expo provides educational opportunity for 4-H members

Apr 10, 2024 | 12:07 PM

Young cattle producers had a chance to show off what they learned during the tenth annual Saskatchewan Beef Expo.

Prairieland Ag Center in Saskatoon, Sask. hosted the three-day event, providing invaluable educational opportunities for 4-H members.

Roughly 80 attendees learned techniques and tips on selection, showmanship, and safe handling practices for livestock from Oklahoma clinician Kirk Stierwalt.

Prairieland Agriculture Manager Leigh-Ann Hurlburt said they were thrilled to have Stierwalt back to help celebrate the 10-year anniversary.

“This year’s event provided participants with the unique opportunity for hands-on learning from one of the greats in the industry,” Hurlburt said.

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Participants also engaged in a lunch ‘n’ learn session. Dr. Emily Snyder, an assistant professor of beef cattle health in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine talked about the importance of colostrum in newborn calves.

Participants took what they learned from the demonstrations and put it into practice at the Heifer and Steer Show, providing participants the opportunity to showcase their 4-H and junior show projects.

Prizes and scholarships were awarded to the winning competitors.

SHOWMANSHIP

First Place Senior Showmanship: Waylon Blacklock, Hanley 4-H Beef Club.

First Place Intermediate Showmanship: Katie Kolenosky, United Beef 4-H Club.

First Place Junior Showmanship: Briar Blanchette, Edam West 4-H Multiple Club.

HEIFER SHOW

Champion Angus Yearling Heifer: Kate Webb, Pangman Ogema 4-H Beef Club.

Reserve Champion Angus Yearling Heifer: Cacey Toner, Handel Multiple 4-H Club.

Champion Charolais Yearling Heifer: Bennett Blanchette, Edam West 4-H Multiple Club.

Reserve Champion Charolais Yearling Heifer: Briar Blanchette, Edam West 4-H Multiple Club.

Champion Red Angus Yearling Heifer: Averi Weekes, Monarch Multiple 4-H Club.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Yearling Heifer: Tegan Hovdebo, Weldon 4-H Beef Club.

Champion Simmental Yearling Heifer: Tyson Porter, Weldon 4-H Beef Club.

Reserve Champion Simmental Yearling Heifer: Shelby Woytiuk, Wild Rose 4-H Beef Club.

Champion Speckle Park Yearling Heifer: Elli Vogel, Springside 4-H Beef Club.

Reserve Champion Speckle Park Yearling Heifer: Tristen Perrin, Wymark Drylanders.

Champion All Other Breeds Yearling Heifer: Faith Collins, Hanley 4-H Beef Club.

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Yearling Heifer: Courtney Hansen, Weldon 4-H Beef Club.

Grand Champion Heifer: Faith Collins, Hanley 4-H Beef Club.

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Kate Webb, Pangman Ogema 4-H Beef Club.

STEER SHOW

Grand Champion Steer: Waylon Blacklock, Hanley 4-H Beef Club.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Brady Hansen, Weldon 4-H Beef Club.

This year, 100 head of yearling heifers and steers were showcased.

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