Purebred Herd

A different kind of Angus, but the right kind for us. 

We have chosen to focus on breeding straight Canadian Angus genetics because we have found these cattle to be predictable, consistent in type and kind, and offer balanced performance throughout the supply chain. They have extra length and capacity while keeping all the other great Angus traits that we know and love; they offer great calving ease, desirable maternal traits, longevity and vigor while still being easy to handle. These cows produce a high percentage of calves weaned despite being calved out extensively in early spring conditions and going to range with minimal observation.  Calves with these genetics grow well on the cow on range and perform well in feedlots, finishing at 1500-1600lbs with a high percentage grading AAA with a yeild grade Y3 or better. They are low maintenance, sound, hardy cattle that work well at the ranch, in the feedlot and at the packing plant.

Herdsires

Our bulls are sold privately off the ranch each year and we are happy to have people walk through starting in January. If you're interested in our program feel free to give Jason a call!

This year we have 58 bulls for sale, born end of February through March with an unadjusted average weaning weight of 757lbs in early October. Our bulls were all born unassisted and spent the spring and summer on range. Take a look at our sire groups below!

Angus Acres Jumbo 91G

This bull was purchased from Angus Acres and is out of a premium cow, Angus Acres 91T. He is a clean-footed, clean headed, deep bodied bull with traditional Canadian Angus look and a lot of performance. We used him on some of our favourite cows and are very impressed with his first set of calves.

10 on Offer - Performance bulls. WW avg 767lbs. 

Sealin Creek Northern 65G

Sealin Creek Northern 65G was a standout bull from Sealin Creek’s herd. He is out of a top Bar Lad cow and brings some new Canadian genetics to our herd. He is a really smooth, thick, easy fleshing bull. His bull calves were some of the first selected out of our 2021 bull pen and similarly this year they continue to impress. 

10 on Offer - Performance bulls. WW avg 761lbs.

McGillivray Tomboy 29E

A homeraised bull out of McGillivray Roseland 52A which goes back to Rivercrest Great Northern 7W. He is a clean fronted, deep bodied bull who sires masculine, smooth made, deep bodied bull calves. His females are easy fleshing and have exceptional foot and udder quality.

7 on Offer - Primarily performance bulls. WW avg 752lbs.

Cudlobe Enhance 22H

We purchased this bull in partnership with the intention of adding some carcass performance to our herd. He has excellent birth weight, performance and carcass EPDs. We used him on heifers last year with his first calf crop now proving to be a great cross with our genetics.

7 on Offer - Primarily heifer bulls. WW avg 776lbs.

McGillivray Bardolene 78B

A homeraised bull out of one of our top cows, Angus Acres Ruth 42P. His 2021 bull crop had the highest rib eye and marbling scores of our sire groups. He is smooth made and his females are heavy milking, high producing young cows. This is our last calf crop from MLLL 78B. 

5 on Offer - Calving ease & performance bulls. WW avg 739lbs.

Z-Bar Tradition 10E

ZBR 10E was our top pick of Z-Bar Angus’ 2017 calf crop. We have used him for a number of years on our heifers as he consistently produces smooth, well balanced calves with exceptional depth of rib and muscle shape.  

5 on Offer - Easy calving bulls. WW avg 751lbs.

McGillivray Tomboy 6G

McGillivray Tomboy 6G is out of an outcross heifer we purchased from Blacktof Angus. He was one of our highest gaining bulls following weaning. He is long bodied and correct with a heavy hair coat. His sires moderate birth weight, deep bodied calves, and similar to their sire, his bull calves had the highest post weaning daily gain.

4 on Offer - Performance bulls. WW avg 775lbs.

Longview Canadian 4G

We selected this bull from a herd in Saskatchewan for his excellent mother, length of body and muscle expression. He is a smooth, clean headed bull with great calving ease. His calves are born end of March are eye appealing with excellent foot structure and plenty of performance. 

4 on Offer - Performance bulls. WW avg 749lbs.

McGillivray Heads Up 103F

This bull is out of one of the top producing cows in our herd, McGillivray June 54Z. As a calf he had the highest weight per day of age of our 2018 bull crop. He is a well balanced bull with good calving ease and performance. We exclusively use him on our yearling heifers.

4 on Offer - Primarily heifer bulls. WW avg 683lbs.

Showtime

Meghan, Matt and Amanda have enjoyed showing our purebred females at local shows over the years. Here's a quick peak:

McGillivray Livestock


Address

3377 Lac Le Jeune Road
Kamloops, BC, V1S1Z2, CA

Phone Number

Home: 250-374-9495
Jason McGillivray: 250-319-6925
Susan McGillivray: 250-320-1997

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