Without Energizer there would not be I-80! I’ve always thought it was a story that needed to be told about how his Grandsire was born and bred in Canada. When I was going to school in the USA, I-80 was just starting to blow up. After judging a jackpot and using an I-80 female to win I looked into the bull a bit more, then as the world works I was talking about it with Neil’s son Chad and he filled me in on the background and kick started my little research project.

The Canadian Maine business is packed with great history and stories. If you have been listening to some of the pod’s out recently in the show cattle world several extremely influential people have been telling stories of their Canadian visits, purchases and success.

BONUS! I was able to reach out and get in touch with Fred DeRouchey who purchased Energizer from Daines Cattle. A Legend in the Maine business and we talk about the cattle he purchased in Canada, some of his favorite stories and how he sold his herd to Bushy Park Farms. Plus Fred shares some advice for younger breeders that can help take you a long way.

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Kurtis Reid

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