Canadian Gelbvieh Connection

Canadian Gelbvieh Association
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The Canadian Gelbvieh association explores the benefits of the Gelbvieh breed and it's relevance in today's beef industry alongside producers and beef industry enthusiasts. Youth are an integral part of the beef industry and Season 1 features senior and intermediate junior marketing projects, completed for the 2025 National Jr. Gelbvieh Show. Watch for new episodes uploaded every Wednesday.

  1. Gelbvieh, Adding Profit to Your Pocket

    JAN 21

    Gelbvieh, Adding Profit to Your Pocket

    Lane Wall, intermediate junior participant, discusses the benefits of the Gelbvieh breed and the traits that add to the bottom line for any cattle producer.

    6 min

  2. JAN 14

    Gelbvieh Roots Run Deep

    Ash Davidson, senior junior participant, interviews Tyler Davidson from Davidson Cattle Company. Together with his family Tyler runs a commercial cattle operation. Tyler's roots run deep in the Gelbvieh breed and he continues to utilize the breed today in his own operation.

    6 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    Gelbvieh - Pass on Excellent Traits

    Today Jaime Davidson, intermediate junior participant, interviews Dr. Rodney Walliser, owner of the Horse Shoe Vet clinic in Swift Current. Dr. Walliser grew up on a mixed farming operation in Saskatchewan and he was always interested in becoming a veterinarian. Bunty Allen was the first Gelbvieh producer that introduced Dr. Walliser to working with Gelbvieh cattle. In his experience, Gelbvieh is a nice breed to work with. They discuss the mothering ability, milking ability and growth that make Gelbvieh a good choice for Canadian beef producers.

    7 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    Gelbvieh Cattle, You Can’t Beat Them

    Mackena Kriger, intermediate junior participant interviews Jennifer Kriger a commercial cattle producer near Springside, SK. Together with her husband, Jennifer runs 130 head of commercial Angus, Simmental, Gelbvieh cross cattle. They discuss how Jennifer and her husband were introduced to the Gelbvieh breed and why they chose to continue using Gelbvieh genetics in their herd. A great listen on the details of their operation and why they like their Gelbvieh cross.

    11 min

  5. 11/27/2025

    Data Informs the Economic Story of Cattle Production

    Kylee Sickler interviews Lori Maude, previously the communications director for the American Gelbvieh Association for 12 years. Together they discuss marketing of a cattle operation. They discuss the role of data and the marketing and financial value in the data. Check out the latest MARC data on heterosis performance comparing 18 breeds of beef cattle in the US. Gelbvieh cows have a 22.7lb weaning advantage over the other breeds. In an industry where pounds pay, this can make all the difference.

    8 min

  6. 11/19/2025

    Gelbvieh - Benefiting North American Herd Regrowth & Beef on Dairy

    Chayse Hollman, intermediate junior participant, interviews Michael York, a veterinarian specializing in reproductive technologies in the US. They discuss the regrowth of the North American cow herd and the impact that Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle can have on the industry. Utilizing crossbreeding is having a positive impact in the beef on dairy industry and profitability on the resulting calves. Gelbvieh would be a great sire source for dairy producers to increase yield on their calves.

    7 min

  7. 11/12/2025

    Gelbvieh's Got What You Need

    Kaitlyn Kunze, intermediate junior participant, interviews Grant Scheirlinck from Southwest Genetics. Grant is an artificial insemination technician, selling semen for six companies; BoviGen, Alta Genetics, Select Sires, Semex, Genex, ABS. He also delivers nitrogen and teaches AI schools in the winter time. Together they discuss the availability of Gelbvieh semen at these companies and where opportunities may exist to expand Gelbvieh semen availability. Grant explains the benefits of utilizing A.I. breeding and they discuss the merits of the Gelbvieh breed and how the breed has everything producers need to be profitable throughout the entire beef production chain.

    8 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    Davidson Gelbvieh is Hooked on Gelbvieh

    Quin Hamilton, intermediate junior participant, interviews Eileen Davidson from Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix SK. Vern and Eileen along with their family started using Gelbvieh bulls on their commercial cow herd and then decided to become purebred breeders after experiencing the temperament and adaptability of the Gelbvieh influenced calves. Body structure, eye appeal and easy fleshing ability of the Gelbvieh breed are discussed. Listen until the end for a fun story on how Vern and Eileen met Mel Gibson through ranching!

    10 min
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The Canadian Gelbvieh association explores the benefits of the Gelbvieh breed and it's relevance in today's beef industry alongside producers and beef industry enthusiasts. Youth are an integral part of the beef industry and Season 1 features senior and intermediate junior marketing projects, completed for the 2025 National Jr. Gelbvieh Show. Watch for new episodes uploaded every Wednesday.

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