Work on breeding the Hays Converter began in 1959, and it was officially recognized by the Canadian beef industry under the Canada Livestock Pedigree Act in December 1975. Named for Harry Hays, the agriculturalist and politician who developed the breed, it was the first pure breed of cattle created in Canada. The Hays Converter is a breed of cattle native specifically to Alberta, Canada. Senator Hays wished to create a cattle breed that would be based solely on production, and as such would mature to …