Lifestock Podcast

Oct 22 2024 46 ep. 86 mins 4

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The livestock industry is the chosen lifestyle for many rooted in agriculture, community, education, and passion. I hope you enjoy as much as I do the stories and lessons from industry leaders and truly great people. I love to hear the history and journey of industry mentors to better myself and help to pass those along to all that wish to listen. The Lifestock Podcast is for all that want to build their knowledge, fuel their passion of the business and help to develop an understanding of your own brand.

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44 - A Cattleman's Walk Down Memory Lane

Oct 22 2024 120 mins

After reading "A Cattleman’s Walk Down Memory Lane" I knew I had to put something together and tell Mr Gordon’s story on the podcast. I sent out a quick message over social media to a couple of his daughters and we worked it out. After reading the book for the first time I had questions and ideas. Prepping for the episode reading the book for the second time I took that much mo

43 - Canadian Western Agribition and the 25th Anniversary of the Beef Supreme

Oct 11 2024 69 mins

Sitting in the historic Canadian Western Agribition boardroom with Kylie Beck and Shawna Fuchs was cool. Surrounded by pictures of the founding board, the past presidents, past CEO’s and the Marketing posters/Logos of all 50+ years of show history. We talk a little about the foundation of Agribition, its first board (Chris Sutter, Barry Andrew, Bill Small, Ken Halverson & Go

42 - Gus Reid & RK Cattle Co.

Sep 20 2024 119 mins

Yes they are the Reid’s, but we are not related. If we were related I would be a pain in the butt third removed cousin insisting I get the highest level family discounts!! Just kidding. I wanted to shake things up a bit and bring on someone young. Gus Reid was at the top of my list. A young man with a passion for cattle and wears a big ole grin of optimism. We all remember being

41 - Shadybrook Shorthorns

Aug 23 2024 94 mins

We stick out east in Quebec for episode 41 having Shadybrook Shorthorns with Kevin Dempsey on to talk shop. The story of Shadybrook is fun to review. The passion that this business can ignite and the love of the breed Mr Pathy charge ahead with, it’s about the goals to improve. Celebrating their 50th year is a tremendous feat and from all of us at the Lifestock Podcast I want to

40 - Paul and Jennifer Mastine

Jul 19 2024 111 mins

We are Quebec bound to talk a little Herefords and Simmental chatter with Paul and Jennifer Mastine. Plus, raising high end show dogs is not for the faint of heart! As long time breeders of Hereford and Simmental cattle it was fun listening to some history on the development of each herd. How the goals of each are similar but the timing for growth and marketing can change for each

39 - Happy Fathers Day with my Dad, David Reid

Jun 14 2024 66 mins

My dad is the best! If you have met him, I know you understand what I mean and why my family will all stand behind that. An amazing father figure growing up, dedicated to his family and always had a love for Hereford Cattle and people David set great examples for us. Plus, since turning 23 and getting married, he has become the smartest person I know, my siblings around those same

38 - World Simmental Form and Bruce Holmquist

May 26 2024 90 mins

I've always associated Bruce Holmquist with just being everywhere! It seems like no matter the event or gathering, he is sure to be there. It was great to hear from him about the World Simmental Fleckvieh Conference and how he will be a part of two of these events in Canada. A wonderful accomplishment for the Simmental breed as a whole on the world stage highlighting Canadian S

37 - BoviGen with Tyson Buyer

Apr 28 2024 69 mins

Season 4 is here! Thank y’all so much for your continued support. We are excited to put together another season of interviews and discussions with industry leaders. Our season kicks off with Tyson Buyer from BoviGen. A great story about having a passion, building a plan and making a vision a reality. It’s always great when a plan comes together, even though there can be a few

D&N Livestock 3rd Annual Bull Sale

Feb 02 2024 28 mins

Carlin Rajotte joins me to talk a little bit about D&N Livestock and lead us into their upcoming 3rd annual bull sale, February 28th, 2024. Contact the Rajotte’s with any questions and make sure to stop by outside of Peebles Saskatchewan to tour the bulls. Dave 306-736-8698 Ben 306-495-7727 Carlin 306-495-7292

36 - Wilbar Cattle - INC Cattle Co - Cay's Cattle - Serhienko Cattle Co

Nov 20 2023 101 mins

This episode is all about celebrating the accomplishment of Canadians having success with breeding cattle in the show ring in Canada and the United States! Each of the three parts were fun to record as the stories of winners and their contributions to programs I truly find hard to resist. From finding or breeding one to following it though to achieve the biggest dreams, its what we