The Canadian Western Agribition wraps up Saturday, finishing one of its most successful years in the show's recent history.
The heart of the Agribition show is beef livestock sales. Animals from across North America are shown and sold, resulting in the largest purebred beef showing in Canada.
Marty Seymour, Agribition CEO and general manager, says the demand for local product keeps rising. "Demand for Canadian livestock is very high around the world, and we saw evidence of that at this year's Agribition. Sales were strong and speak strongly to the health of the livestock industry."
High sales included a Hereford bull calf sold for $46,000, a Simmental calf sold for $20,000, and an Angus calf sold for $67,000 for part ownership.
The show is a big contributor to the economy in Saskatchewan, contributing roughly $27 million in direct benefits, according to organizers.
Agribition will continue to build on its success and grow in the years to come. Dates for the 2012 show are November 19-24. The 2013 show will be held November 11-16.
