Albert Oram and Paintearth Shorthorns

Albert Oram has been breeding quality Shorthorn cattle under the Paintearth prefex since 1973.
Qualities he searches for in his cattle are - Gentle Disposition
                                                            Good Feet
                                                            Easy Fleshing
                                                            Well Muscled
                                                            Good Udders

Paintearth Coulees

  • The Paintearth coulees are a very prominent part of our pastures.
  • The native grass provides nutritious feed, even during drought and after the fall frost.
  • The coulees and trees along the creek provide important wildlife habitat.
  • This provides incredible photographic opportunities.

Paintearth and Farm Fair International

  • Paintearth Shorthorns has exhibited Shorthorn cattle at Farm Fair International continuously for the past 25 years.
    2010 was a highlight year in that we brought home 6 banners
        Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer;    Champion and Reserve Yearling Bull;    Get Of Sire;
        Breeders Herd;        Premier Breeder

4's Company Shorthorn Sale

  • 4's Company Shorthorn Sale is the longest running private Shorthorn sale in Canada.
  • 2010 marked the 30th annual sale.
  • This sale is held at the Camrose Regional Exhibition on the first Sunday of December, annually.
  • Partners in the sale are: Lazy H J Farm, Doug and Karen Hess of Mannville, Alberta; 6S Farm, Rod and Sandie Schutz of Stony Plain, Alberta; and Paintearth Shorthorns, Albert and Susan Oram of Castor, Alberta.