IN THE MAINE RING WITH
Manitou Maine-Anjou Blink and you’ll miss it. That’s Marsden, Saskatchewan. What’s not to be missed is the Manitou Maine-Anjou sign further down the road. Home to great bloodlines of fullblood and purebred lineage that quickly link back to France. The red and white herd grazing on the hillside is an invitation to learn more about Gary and Sandy Graham’s commitment to the breed. Gary offered his take on the industry with the following words.
Where did you first discover Maine-Anjou? I first discovered Maine-Anjou cattle when studying cattle breeds from Europe. The Maines caught my eye as they were advertised as the largest breed in France. It was certainly an unusual name, but I did like their size and colour. I bought my first halfbloods in 1970, from Rutledges through Harold Biensch who brought in Cunic and Epinal. These halfbloods were from
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