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The needs of the eventual
customers have also changed over the
years, said JoAnn, with some animals
strictly for championship breeding
and showing while others are
intended for market.
For the Todds, the goal is to sell as
much seed stock as possible and
produce market lambs from the rams
they eventually sell.
In selling to others, JoAnn said
they are looking for "consistent
success", seeing others do well with
the seed stock.
"It helps others improve whether it
is for purebreds or crossbreeds. We
help create the characteristics they
need."
"Wc have a reputation fui
reliability, dependability and
quality," said JoAnn, "and that is
what we try to maintain."
A good showing at the
Calgary Stampede led
to a sale to Mexico
That success is also evident
when others advertise use of
the Todds' stock.
"You know then that you have
made it," said JoAnne
For the first time, Keith and Hugh
headed west to the Calgary Stampede
in 1998, doing very well, building up
their name and making more
contacts. They returned to Calgary in
2001 where another sale to Mexico
was arranged.
The consistent winning at the
Royal and other shows has resulted
in sales across Canada, throughout
the United States and into Central
and South America.
When asked about their long term
success, Hugh said there is some luck
involved in choosing the right ram
that will click with a ewe.
However, Keith quickly adds that
his dad seems to have a knack for
spotting good animals. "He knows
what will work with the bloodline."
"Even if it doesn't work in the first
generation, it always shows up in the
second," adds JoAnn.
A good environment, proper feed
and management techniques are also
high on the Todds' list of reasons for
success.