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Bruce HolmquistGeneral Manager
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After five successful years at the Bulls of the Big Sky sale, Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch will sell 150 bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings.
Announcing
MARCH 16, 2015 • 1:00 PM
BILLINGS LIVESTOCK COMMISSIONBILLINGS, MONTANA
Larry Cotton 517-294-0777Ryan Cotton 706-206-8361 Mike Gothard 540-894-1055Jerry Crenshaw 703-244-4767
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SALE MANAGED BY: HUDSON PINES - HAYES RANCHWilsall, Montana
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bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. After five successful years at the Bulls of the Big Sky sale, After five successful years at the Bulls of the Big Sky sale,
bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. After five successful years at the Bulls of the Big Sky sale, After five successful years at the Bulls of the Big Sky sale, Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch
bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch
bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch
bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch
bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings. bulls, with over 40 fall bulls and select sets of heifers, at our new production sale in Billings.
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Hudson Pines - Hayes Ranch exhibited the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Pen of Three Bulls at the 2015 NWSS
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From the Gate Post
Bull sale season is again upon us and with it a tremendous number of bull sale catalogues of all breeds are arriving at households across the country. The catalogues come in every shape,
size and format; from coil bound, color productions with professionally taken pictures to basic fl yers with no pictures and far less gloss. There will also be varying amounts of information provided, however all will have the basics of pedigree, performance data, polled/horned status, usually EPDs and perhaps ultrasound data. There may also be dam production information and footnotes that will add to the background and potential of the particular bull. The information supplied is a result of many hours of data collection, recording and reporting that successful seed-stock producers recognize as being essential to measuring and assessing benchmarks to make true genetic improvement in both their programs as well as their customers’ herds. The science and information in the seed-stock sector of the beef industry has progressed considerably over the past decade when bulls were largely selected based on appearance and minimal performance data. Another major change we have seen is how breeders approach the marketing of their bulls. Many breeders who were once mainstays at major bull sales such as Regina, Calgary, Lloydminster and Battleford have moved from selling a handful of bulls in one, or in some cases several different bull sales, to having sales on their own or with several other breeders. Some of these sales are now selling 100-150 or more Simmental bulls in an afternoon with the same happening down the road the next day and the day following and the day after that. The amount of Simmental bulls being sold this spring is much larger than 20 years ago with much more professionalism and focus being placed on marketing not only the bulls themselves but the entire breeding program. There has also been an increased
emphasis on the customer service many breeders are providing with sight-unseen programs, insurance options as well as deferred payment in some instances. Many Simmental breeders have taken these necessary steps to increase market share among commercial buyers not only for themselves but also for the Simmental breed as a whole. What makes this even more impressive is that this has happened during a period of time when the North American domestic cowherd has steadily decreased in size to where we now have the lowest number of beef cows since 1957. While the cowherd has drastically downsized Simmental has slowly increased its bull market, becoming a dominant player in beef production within North America. The question we need to ask ourselves however is what is going to sustain this growth of the Simmental breed? A sound, predictable and affordable product that delivers quantifi able profi t in the form that our commercial customers want is crucial to Simmental’s sustained growth. Color, type, maternal or terminal, polled or horned; we need to keep a certain amount of diversity and options within our genetic offering to the beef industry however we also need to have a product that consistently delivers what we claim it will and guarantee it. Phenotypic data collection must continue to be a priority. This combined with genotyping and parental integrity and validation has never been more important to maintain in order to meet the ever-increasing expectations placed upon us. Never before has there been as much expected of us as seed-stock producers. This provides considerable potential for further growth as breeders and for the breed as long as we continue to strive to understand as well as to meet the expectations of our customers. Based on the current optimism in the beef industry the 2015 bull sale season is likely to be another good one for Simmental whether you are buying or selling. Good luck to all of you and safe travels.
By Bruce HolmquistGeneral Manager, Canadian Simmental Association
Bull Sale Season!
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La période des ventes de taureaux est à nos portes, apportant avec elle une multitude de catalogues de vente de toutes races qui font leur apparition dans vos boîtes postales partout au pays. Il y a toute
une variété de catalogues en circulation, offerts sous divers formats et caractéristiques, allant d’une reliure à spirale avec de belles photographies en couleurs prises par un professionnel, jusqu’à un simple feuillet de base publié sans photographies. Par ailleurs, on pourra y consulter toute une gamme d’informations, notamment la présence de précisions généalogiques, de données de performance, de présence du statut acère ou pas, des EPD et, possiblement, de données de mesures par ultrasons. On y retrouvera possiblement certaines données de production de la mère, ainsi que des commentaires permettant de mettre en évidence les principaux attributs du taureau offert. Toutes ces informations sont le résultat d’un travail assidu de cueillette des données, d’inscription et de transmission à l’association de race. Les éleveurs sélectionneurs ayant du succès sont bien conscients de l’importance de la prise de données, lesquelles servent à mesurer les progrès effectués et l’amélioration génétique concrétisée dans leurs troupeaux et ceux de leurs clients. Au cours de la dernière décennie, l’information publiée s’est signifi cativement améliorée et raffi née, offrant maintenant beaucoup plus que la simple photographie du taureau et ses mensurations. Les façons de faire des éleveurs ont également évolué par rapport à la commercialisation de leurs taureaux. Auparavant, plusieurs éleveurs offraient leurs taureaux en vente lors d’importantes ventes telles que celles de Régina, Calgary, Lloydminster et Battleford. De nos jours, plusieurs de ces éleveurs organisent leurs propres ventes privées ou encore conjointement avec d’autres éleveurs. Dans certains cas, on vendra de 100 à 150 taureaux dans le même après-midi puis, la même chose le lendemain dans un autre secteur, puis le surlendemain. Ce printemps, on vendra un nombre beaucoup plus important de taureaux qu’il y a vingt ans et on y consacrera un haut niveau de professionnalisme afi n de faire la promotion des taureaux et des divers programmes d’élevage.
Les services à la clientèle se sont également améliorés, par exemple avec des éleveurs offrant un service d’achat à distance, d’opportunités d’assurances ou encore de politique de paiement différé dans certains cas. Pour plusieurs éleveurs Simmental, ces stratégies leur ont fait augmenter leurs parts de marché auprès des producteurs commerciaux, ce qui profi te aussi à toute la race. Cela est d’autant plus impressionnant que ces améliorations se sont concrétisées alors que le cheptel bovin de l’Amérique du nord était en décroissance, avec un creux historique actuel équivalent à l’inventaire des vaches de boucherie en 1957. Bien que le cheptel bovin ait subi une forte diminution, la race Simmental a fait des gains au niveau du marché des taureaux, en se positionnant parmi les plus importants joueurs de l’élevage de race pure en Amérique du nord. Toutefois, il faut se demander comment on pourra conserver une telle croissance d’activités au sein de la race Simmental. Si on veut soutenir la demande pour la génétique Simmental et permettre à nos clients producteurs commerciaux de faire des profi ts, on devra offrir constamment des sujets de qualité, aux performances connues et à un prix raisonnable. Diversité de couleurs, de types d’animaux, lignée maternelle ou terminale, avec ou sans cornes; il demeure important de conserver une telle diversité au sein de la race, mais il faut surtout continuer d’offrir à l’industrie bovine des produits offrant bel et bien les qualités annoncées. La cueillette de données phénotypiques doit également demeurer une priorité. En plus de la mise en place des analyses génomiques et du maintien de l’intégrité de nos généalogies, ces données sont donc essentielles au maintien d’un haut niveau d’exigences demandé par nos partenaires. Les attentes n’ont jamais été si élevées envers les éleveurs de race pure. On peut donc entrevoir un excellent potentiel de croissance pour les éleveurs et pour la race, en autant qu’on fasse tous les efforts afi n de bien comprendre et rencontrer les besoins de nos clients. Que vous soyez vendeur ou acheteur, avec tout l’optimisme actuel au sein de l’industrie bovine, la prochaine période de ventes de taureaux s’annonce très bonne pour la race Simmental. Bonne chance à tous et soyez prudents sur la route.
Par Bruce HolmquistDirecteur général - Association Simmental du Canada
La période des ventes de taureaux
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ICAR/Interbeef Genomic WorkshopDr.John Crowley, University of Alberta
Dublin, Ireland played host to 18 countries representing 24 breeds at the ICAR/Interbeef Genomics Workshop in November 2014. The Interbeef working group was set up under
the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) to attend to international genetic evaluation and its associated needs. Participants were mainly from the scientific community, with one afternoon session attended by industry (mainly Irish). Illumina hosted a fourth day, and took the opportunity to tell participants about next-generation genotyping and sequencing methods/ideas and how the company foresees that technology being used in the animal breeding sector. The main portion of the workshop was split into presentations, Q&As to a panel of experts and a break-out discussion group. Topics covered in the presentations included the challenges and opportunities of genomic application in breeding programs as told from the dairy side; the application of beef genomics in Australia, France, Sweden, Ireland and the US. See below for a link to most of the presentations. The expert panel was made up of Dorian Garrick (Iowa State), Roel Verkamp (Wageningen UR) and Esa Mantysaari (MTT, Finland). Questions asked in this session and in the breakouts (where participants were split into groups to discuss two questions each) sought answers to the future of genomics in beef and indeed the future direction of Interbeef. On the topic of delivering genomic evaluations at a local or national level, areas in need of improvement or focus included central coordination at a local level, developing a suitable “discovery population” (a well genotyped and phenotyped group that is well related to the rest of the population), funding for implementation and service to producers. The pros and cons of international collaboration were also raised. The pros won based on the gravitas of the reasons listed, which included the ability to increase discovery population size, ability to build critical mass and share knowledge (personnel, software, reduced genotyping cost) and the sharing of rare phenotypes. The cons list included slower implementation, stifled recognition in some locales and the unequal distribution of benefits (smaller populations have more to gain), all of which pale in comparison to the pros. The future role of Interbeef was the premise of the question, “What are the steps to make genomic selection happen, organizationally and technically?” Seven major areas were identified:• facilitate a listing of all genotyped animals,
• hold a repository of genotypes,• provide an imputation service,• provide a service where international breeding values and genomic breeding values are produced,• facilitate data sharing,• provide quality control and accreditation for genomic evaluations and evaluation providers, and• provide guidelines for genomic evaluations and host a forum to answer technical queries. Interbeef could also play an increased lobbying role regarding the importance of collaboration in the context of international genetic/genomic evaluations (especially relevant for funding bodies and for changes in legislations affecting members) and continue to organize networking events to facilitate greater collaboration in the areas of data, genotypes, software and knowledge. Everybody wanted a turn at the microphone to voice their opinion on the consequences of implementing or not implementing genomics in beef breeding programs. Of the numerous points made, an important one was that genetic gains through genomics are happening very quickly, so we need to make sure we are going in the right direction. That increased rate of genetic gain in a terminal trait will have rougher consequences than usual in a maternal trait if breeding goals are not balanced and selection criterion not properly identified and/or defined. The fear of commercial companies running their own genomic evaluations and genotypes (and thus selection decisions) and these not entering the national genetic evaluations was also noted. With the advent of genomic selection, there is also increased competition on AI sires from natural sires (in the absence of genomic mate allocation) as young bulls are now available that are as reliable as older bulls that have a lot of progeny (e.g., an AI bull). The consequences of not implementing genomic selection are 50 percent slower genetic gain and poor gain in those low heritability traits. All in all, this was a very worthwhile and enjoyable gathering. The musings and discussions on present and relevant works kept the crowd talking and busy throughout the week. It was valuable to Canada also, as it gave me personally an opportunity to touch base with a few key people who are facilitating the adoption of genomic evaluation here and to keep that ball rolling.
View a summary of the discussions at http://www.icar.org/pages/working_groups/Interbeef/Meetings/Dublin_Nov_2014/index.htm and most of the videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvJxt9cmtd0.
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Atelier sur la génomique de l’ICARDr.John Crowley, University of Alberta
Des délégués provenant de dix-huit pays et représentant vingt-quatre races étaient présents en novembre 2014 à Dublin en Irlande, à l’atelier sur la génomique de l’ICAR / Interbeef. L’organisme ICAR est en fait
le Comité International sur l’enregistrement des animaux et le groupe de travail « Interbeef » a été mis en place afin de discuter de l’évaluation génétique internationale et de ses particularités. Les participants à cet atelier provenaient surtout de la communauté scientifique, toutefois des délégués de l’industrie (principalement de l’Irlande) étaient présents à l’une des sessions organisée en après-midi. La compagnie Illumina avait également organisé une journée d’informations, au cours de laquelle ils ont présenté aux participants les nouvelles méthodes et les nouvelles idées en matière de séquençage et d’analyse génotypique, notamment par rapport aux perspectives d’utilisation de ces technologies par l’industrie de l’élevage des animaux. L’atelier était constitué de conférences, de périodes de questions formulées à un panel d’experts et de groupes de discussion. Les sujets des conférences se rapportaient aux défis et aux opportunités reliés à l’emploi de la génomique dans les programmes d’élevage, selon l’expérience vécue en élevage laitier; et les divers projets liés à la génomique en élevage bovin en Australie, France, Suède, Irlande et aux États-Unis. Vous trouverez ci-après un lien conduisant vers la plupart des conférences. Le panel d’experts était formé de: Dorian Garrick (Université de l’Iowa), Roel Verkamp (Wageningen UR) et Esa Mantysaari (MTT, Finlande). Lors de la période de questions et des groupes de discussion (où les participants avaient deux questions à répondre), les questions posées étaient reliées à l’avenir de la génomique en production bovine, ainsi qu’aux orientations futures du groupe Interbeef. Concernant l’opportunité de rendre disponibles des évaluations génomiques pour une région ou un pays donné, on a identifié les besoins prioritaires d’amélioration, lesquels passeront par une coordination centralisée et située dans un endroit spécifique, le développement d’une « population de découverte » (c’est-à-dire un groupe d’individus bien connus tant au niveau génotypique que phénotypique et qui est bien connecté au reste de la population), le financement initial et l’offre de services aux producteurs. On a également soupesé le pour et le contre d’une collaboration internationale. Les éléments favorables l’ont emporté, en raison de l’importance des raisons identifiées, soit l’opportunité d’accroître la taille de la population de découverte, la possibilité d’avoir une masse critique plus grande et un partage des connaissances (personnel, logiciels, réduction du coût des analyses génotypiques), ainsi que le partage des phénotypes rares. Parmi les éléments moins favorables, on a soulevé une implantation plus lente de la technologie, un manque de reconnaissance dans certains endroits et une répartition inégale des bénéfices (les plus petits groupes ayant davantage à gagner), sans toutefois que ces arguments fassent le poids contre les points en faveur. Le rôle futur du groupe “Interbeef” fut débattu par la question suivante : “Quels sont les étapes requises, tant au point de vue technique qu’organisationnel, avant de pouvoir débuter un travail de sélection génomique ? ” On a ainsi identifié les sept éléments principaux suivants :
• faciliter la publication d’une liste de tous les animaux ayant eu une analyse génotypique,
• maintenir une banque de génotypes, • fournir un service fiable,• offrir un service permettant de calculer les valeurs d’élevage
internationales et les valeurs d’élevage améliorées par la génomique,
• favoriser les échanges de données, • fournir un processus de contrôle de qualité et d’accréditation
pour les évaluations génomiques et les fournisseurs de service d’évaluation,
• fournir des lignes directrices concernant les évaluations génomiques et offrir un forum de discussion visant à répondre aux diverses demandes techniques. Le groupe “Interbeef” devrait également accroître ses fonctions à titre de lobby, compte tenu de l’importance accru d’une meilleure collaboration au niveau des évaluations génétiques et génomiques internationales (en particulier auprès des organismes subventionnaires et relativement aux changements législatifs touchant les membres), et il devrait favoriser les activités de réseautage, afin d’améliorer la collaboration au niveau des données, des génotypes, des logiciels et des connaissances. Tout le monde voulait exprimer ses opinions au microphone quant aux conséquences de mettre en application ou pas la génomique au cœur des programmes d’élevage chez les bovins de boucherie. Parmi les divers commentaires, un en particulier était important, soit le fait que nous devons nous assurer d’aller dans la bonne direction car les gains génétiques sont très rapides par l’utilisation de la génomique. Par exemple, si on considère un caractère terminal, le taux accéléré de progrès génétique pourrait amener davantage de conséquences que s’il s’agissait d’un caractère maternel, notamment si les objectifs d’élevage ne sont pas équilibrés et si les critères de sélection ne sont pas identifiés / définis clairement. On a par ailleurs exprimé des craintes relativement à d’éventuelles compagnies commerciales effectuant leurs propres analyses génomiques et leurs évaluations génétiques (et conséquemment des décisions de sélection), sans toutefois que celles-là soient incluses aux évaluations génétiques nationales. Avec l’arrivée de la sélection génomique, on constate une compétition accrue au niveau des taureaux d’insémination comparativement aux taureaux de monte naturelle (notamment s’il y a une absence d’évaluation génomique chez les premiers), puisque de jeunes taureaux sont maintenant offerts et possèdent une évaluation génétique aussi fiable qu’un taureau plus vieux offert en insémination et possédant plusieurs descendants. En n’implantant pas une sélection génomique, on aura par conséquence un progrès génétique cinquante pourcent plus lent, avec un gain plus faible au niveau des caractères possédant une héritabilité plus basse. Tout compte fait, cette activité fut très utile et très agréable. Tous les participants sont demeurés en haleine et occupés grâce aux diverses discussions et réflexions exprimées par rapport aux travaux actuels et à venir. L’expérience fut également très valable pour le Canada, car elle m’a permis de rencontrer des acteurs clé responsables de la mise en application au pays des évaluations génomiques et d’assurer la continuation des divers projets. Un sommaire des discussions peut être consulté au: http://www.icar.org/pages/working_groups/Interbeef/Meetings/Dublin_Nov_2014/index.htm , ainsi que la plupart des vidéos au :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvJxt9cmtd0
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Scissors Creek Cattle Co.Mark & Jennalee BeutlerP: 306-735-4434 C: 306-735-7841E: [email protected]
Johnson Stock Farms Lyall & Konleigh JohnsonP: 306-224-4272 C: 306-736-7877E: [email protected]
Prairie Wind Farms Ltd.Wes & Brian MackWes: P: 306-634-4410 C:306-421-1853Brian: P: 306-634-4431 C: 306-421-2938E: [email protected]
Sun Rise SimmentalsEvan & Linda CussP: 306-534-4700 C: 306-745-7431E: [email protected]
JP Cattle Co.Glen & Barry Lowes; Eric PatemanGlenn: 204-854-5669 Barry: 204-851-0342Eric: 306-434-8567E: [email protected]
View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com
JLP 9B
JHSN 322A
Selling 60 Simmental yearling bulls
SCCC 17B
SVS Captain Morgan 11Z x S A V Final Answer 0035
SVS Captain Morgan 11Z x Sprincreek Levi 39S
JTC 9B
SCCC 41B
LFE Black Lakota x Triple C El Poderoso Rey
Wheatland Ultimate Choice x Double Bar D Driftwood 83
Stubby x Wheatland Bull 634S
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Vernon, Denise, Riley & Cody-Ray LafrentzPh: 306.634.7765
Cell: 306.421.2297Email: [email protected]
Coming Home...
11th AnnualFocus on the
Future Bull Sale
Selling 50 Red & Black Simmental
Simm/AngusPurebred Angus
Bulls Raised In The Real World...
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165B95B175B
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MRL El Tigre MRL El Tigre MRL El Tigre
TNT Bootlegger
MRL To The Max
MRL El Tigre
MRL To The Max
Wheatland Predator LFE Justified Wheatland Predator
TNT Bootlegger
Red Power
MRL Integrity
MRL Integrity
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MARCH2015 10TUESDAY AT 1 PM
PROVOST LIVESTOCK EXCHANGEPROVOST, ALBERTA
WJS 148Z
WJS BURGOMASTER 20B
IE 18S
WJ SIMMENTALS
PEDERSON LIVESTOCK BIG JOHNSON CHAROLAIS WJ SIMMENTALS
BUILT RIGHT
Bull Sale
POLLED FULLBLOODS, REDS AND
BLACKS FROM PROVEN BLOODLINES
Grand Dam of WJS 20B
Sire of WJS 20B
HOMO POLLED FULL FLECKVIEH
KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH 418B X ANCHOR “T” RIFFA 28F
Sells Tuesday March 10, 2015 in the Built Right Bull Sale Provost, Alberta
SIRE: WJS PAYDAY’S 148Z DPFFDAM: WJS GO FOR GOLD FF18X
GRINALTA’S POLD PAYDAY FF X WJS WIN & REIGN DPFF148X
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WJ SIMMENTALS / BIG JOHNSON CHAROLAISByron, Bernice & Wyatt Johnson | Box 132, Amisk, AB T0B 0B0 | 780-856-2175
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Homo Polled
Hetero Black
Homo Polled
Perkin Land & Cattle Co.Darryl, Tanya, Liam & Ivy Perkin
Elgin, Manitoba204-769-2159 204-534-8137
Mar Mac & Guests Bull SaleMarch 11, 2015 - Brandon, MB
All bulls will be carcass evaluated
PERKS PANTERA 1335B
PERKS DARK LEOPARD 3021BMRL El Tigre 52Z x PERKS Red Doll 221U
PERKS KID ROCK 61BR Plus Hard Rock x Mader P Foxy Brown
BW 93 lbsMRL El Tigre 52Z x PERKS Rachel 335W
2 fullsibs sell!
He Will Make You Proud
Homo Polled
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Great Guns MosesBulls consigned by More Bros. Simmentals
FULL FLECKVIEH SON SELLS...
KASK 426B KASK 422B KASK 423B
TSN 52B TSN 45B TSN 120B
WFL Frontrunner 9Y x HAAS Ranch G217 High Octane 169Y x Katarina 604N Wheatland Bull 60X x HAAS Ranch G217
Moovin Forward x Wheatland Bull 680S Wheatland Predator 922W x Hook’s Red Quorum MRL Power Source 148Y x Starquest
On Offer: 62 Red & Black Simmental Bulls
1 Polled Full Fleckvieh Simmental BullA group of open heifers
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Georgette McMillen shows there are many important roles on a ranch
Georgette McMillen shows there are many important roles on a ranch
Women in Simmental Country
Georgette McMillen’s fi rst thought is that she “really hasn’t done that much” over the years when it comes to the family purebred ranching operation near Carievale in southeast Saskatchewan. “Th ere isn’t much of a story
here,” she said at the outset of a Simmental Country interview. Yes, she has been an equal
partner in McMillen Ranching Ltd. with husband Jim for the past 47 years. As Jim was busy with cattle and fi eldwork, Georgette took the lead in raising their four children, got everyone to hockey practice, games
and school activities, and then there was the household to run. Aft er the kids were in bed, she and Jim both spent many a night doing paper work and registrations for a large and growing purebred Simmental operation. It was all “paper” work for many years, until she learned to move records into one of the fi rst computerized purebred soft ware programs starting in 2000; that launched the era of more computerized recording keeping. Georgette looked aft er the farm’s books, “paid the bills”, maintained the herd registry, and helped to co-coordinate photography, advertising and promotion for the annual sale catalogues.
For 21 years she has been busy for the days in and around the actual sale day— the past 12 of those years with the sale held on the ranch each March — making sure everything runs smoothly. For many
years she clerked the sale, although that was later handled by Jim’s sister Agnes Smith, and now is handled by daughter-in-law Erin. Although the main sale day lunch for a couple hundred buyers and guests is catered, there is always some baking to be done to go with the coff ee. Forget the bulls — reportedly some people come just for the selection of Georgette’s baking including butter and cherry tarts. In the weeks aft er the sale, she and Jim are oft en on the road with truck and trailer travelling thousands of miles to deliver bulls to various buyers across Western Canada and into the U.S. Th e McMillen’s sons do more of the trucking now, however Jim and Georgette still like to get out and visit customers. Th ere were the daily morning coff ee meetings she prepared for at the house as everyone gathered to discuss their plans and projects for the day. For many years she also had lunch on the table for hired men and evening meal to prepare. Th e McMillen’s at one time showed cattle at various livestock shows across Western Canada, and Georgette helped with that. Being fl uent in French always helped with any show visitors from Quebec. Yes she did drive a silage truck a few times.
While Georgette says she is slowing down from doing all this “not much” stuff there is story about a recent new car that some how accumulated about 40,000 kilometers of travel in a year, a rough estimate puts at least half of that travel as related to farm business. “Well I really haven’t done that much, other than maybe be a “go for” for about 40 years,” says Georgette, with humility and a smile. “Yes, I’ve been involved, but really I just listen a lot.”
AN UNDERSTATEMENTTh at description is somewhat understated says Jim, who
describes Georgette as the proverbial glue that holds the whole operation together, and keeps their day-to-day ranching lives running smoothly. Georgette McMillen has lived her entire life in southeast Saskatchewan. Th e second youngest of seven children, she was born on the family farm near the French-speaking hamlet of Bellegarde. She was seven when the family left the farm and moved to the nearby community of Storthoaks. Eventually she met a young rancher, Jim McMillen, and they were married in 1967, setting up household as third-generation ranchers on the McMillen farm north of Carievale. While the ranch had always been in the commercial Hereford and Black Angus cattle business, Jim took an interest in this new-to-Canada Simmental breed in the late ‘60s. “Th e neighbor had bred a few of his cows to Simmental and I was very impressed with the calves,” says Jim. “Th ey were awesome. “ Th e McMillen’s bred a few of their British breed cows through A.I. to Parisien genetics in 1969 — and as they say, they have never looked back. Th at breeding produced half-blood Simmental/Hereford calves “and we just kept going” says Jim. “Hereford and Angus are excellent cattle, but cross-breeding with the exotics brought some size into the operation.” Th e Herefords and Simmental had a particularly good color fi t, so breeding focused on that. In the following years they bought a few cattle “here and there”, kept breeding through A.I. to Simmental genetics, producing more half bloods and eventually three-quarter blood and higher percentage cattle. In the mid ‘70s the McMillen’s imported three full blood, Pie Rouge Simmental yearling heifers from France. Th eir program just kept going, breeding their percentage cattle to Simmental genetics, until more of the herd reached purebred status.
ON THE RANCH With two of their sons involved fulltime with the ranching operation, and regular assistance from other family members, Georgette and Jim McMillen, aft er more than 45 years in the purebred cattle business are slowing down, but at the same time always fi nd lots to do. “I never was too involved in the production end of the ranch,” says Georgette. “But I was always there and helped out where I could. Th ere was always
McMillen Garden
Jim and Georgette McMillen
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plenty to do looking after the children, the household, and for many years looking after the paperwork. I have read articles about other ranch women who are so involved with the cattle side of the business and I thought “I never did anything like that” but I guess my role was just different.” Today McMillen Ranching Ltd. runs about 700 head of purebred mostly red and black Simmental cows, on a 9,000 acre farm. The land mostly produces forages for pasture and hay, although they seed some grain as well. Their sons Lee and David are full time on the ranch, while another son Ed, has an off farm career in the oil patch but still comes by the farm nearly every day. Their daughter Carolyn and her husband Trent Wall and family ranch not too far away at Alameda. Georgette and Jim joke that the Walls are always welcome at the home ranch despite the fact their daughter and son-in-law are Charolais breeders. On the ranching side of life, the McMillen’s are moving into a two-herd management system. For many years all cows and heifers were bred to calve in January and February, producing early calves that then could be marketed as yearling bulls the following year. “But now we are also starting to calve part of the herd in April/May,” says Jim. “Trying to calve 600 to 700 head in early winter is just too much. Last year in January and February I don’t think there was one day when it was above -25C and when it’s that cold someone has to be out there all the time.” They calved a few heifers in April/May of 2014 and it worked extremely well having animals calve out on pasture. This year they’ve scheduled breeding so about 525 head are calving in early winter and 200 head will be calving starting in April. While it is easier management, the downside is the later calves are too young to make yearling bulls by the following spring, so they have to be kept an extra year and sold as two-year olds. The April/May 2014 bull calves, for example, will be marketed as two-year olds come the spring of 2016.
“It is an extra cost to carry these bulls over another year, but at the same time we are also seeing more customers looking for two-year-old bulls, ” says Jim. “So the marketing is working out too.” The production side of the ranch is geared to producing marketable bulls for the annual
sale day held the first Saturday of March for the past 21 years. For the last 12 years the sale has been on the ranch. As the McMillen’s were building their Simmental herd back in the late ‘70s and ‘80s they belonged to the Border 9 Association which was a group of Manitoba and Saskatchewan producers working together and holding an annual bull sale. The McMillen’s were later involved with the Prelude to Spring sale which involved four local Simmental breeders with an annual sale day at Alameda. As their ranching operation grew, eventually they launched their own sale. While the McMillen’s have always appreciated the qualities of the Simmental breed they weren’t involved with the extremes. “I think in many respects we aimed for middle of the road cattle,” says Georgette. “We just wanted good quality cattle.” “Some parts of the breed really got into the extremes of big, tall cattle for a while,” adds Jim. “And that wasn’t what we wanted. I have to give credit to the Simmental industry for adjusting
its breeding program, bringing the breed down to earth, to produce a more moderate sized animal. They are not too big, but at the same time you don’t want them too small either.” The McMillen’s first high selling animal was a bull they named Big John that sold at one of the Prelude to Spring sales in early 1980s for about $15,000. “And that was pretty good money in those days,” says Georgette. “In the early days of imported cattle people were selling half bloods for $30,000 and $40,000 each, and we never got into that market. Our focus was to build our own herd so we kept every animal we could.” The McMillens were proud to win the Simmental People’s Choice award at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina several years in a row. They were also presented with the Purebred Breeder of the Year Award. “We have been so fortunate to have met so many wonderful, friendly and enthusiastic people in this industry,” says Georgette.
FAMILY CLOSE BY Georgette appreciates having a large family network living on or nearby the ranch— it helps to maintain a strong family bond and also helps with the transition of responsibilities with the ranching operation. Lee and his wife Erin live on the ranch with their children Lance and Lainee. Erin is an administrator with the rural municipality however she also handles more of the paper and computer work for the ranch. David and his wife Chris also live on the ranch with their four children, Shandi, Kaley, Kade and Turner. Chris for the last few years is looking after most of the paper work and registration process for the herd. Ed and his wife Marjie live nearby with their children Kierra, Blake and Jake. They own land and run a few cattle. Ed works full time in the oil patch but visits the home ranch most days and helps out as much as he can, while Marjie has an off-farm job in nearby Carnduff. And daughter Carolyn and husband Trent Walls operate Open View Charolais at Alameda with their family Shaelyn and McKenna. While still involved in the daily ranching operations, Georgette and Jim McMillen are easing toward some measure of retirement. “I have always taken pride in my vegetable and flower garden,” says Georgette. “And some day soon I’d like to take a photography course, I love to take scenery pictures. “It has been a long career in this industry and many of the old timers have retired,” she adds. “But we’re still going after 45 years. The family is taking over the management aspects of the ranch, which is good, but Jim and I still enjoy it, we still enjoy good health, so we plan to keep going for a while yet.”
Yearling Bulls
Bred Heifers in the Fall
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CASALOMA CATTLE COMPANY
CASALOMA CATTLE COMPANYDaniel & Jodene FerreBox 116 St.Brieux, SK S0K 3V0Home: (306) 275-3113 Cell: (306) [email protected] www.casalomacattleco.comContact us to request a catalogue Follow us on Facebook
Sire: RUK Mr. Tundra 76XDam: BAR KR Madonna 97TSOD: Double Bar D Max 51K
Sire: Kuntz Super Duty 4YDam: Bar KR Toni 35S
SOD: NLC Good A Nuff 33G
Sire: Lazy Bar B Black Star 3XDam: Bar KR Red Vision 4WSOD: Ankonian Red Caesar
Sire: 3D Red Power 150ZDam: MLCC Ms Zima 22S
SOD: BBS Zima D55
1st Annual
Casaloma ClassicBull Sale March 20th, 2015 at Heartland Livestock, Prince Albert, SK
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Bar KR Tundra Fox 49B Bar KR Duty Free 66B
Bar KR Blk Star 81B MLCC Mr. Power 54B
Bar KR Ms Blk Beauty 9BPurchased by Swiston
Simmentals for $4,000.00
Bar KR Ms Express FF 79APurchased by Triple T Diamond
Simmentals for $8,500.00
MLCC Ms Red Blossom 23BPurchased by Raft er 4T
Simmentals for $6,500.00
MLCC Ms Alaska 61APurchased by Westgold
Simmentals for $10,000.00
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Numerous articles have been written about calf scours. I have always said if you only had one thing to treat scours with, veterinarians would always choose electrolytes, as it is the dehydration and/or acidosis, which kills calves first. This
article will focus more on the electrolytes (the types and amounts) that should be given in order to save more calves. First, before we go to specific treatments, the greatest number of clinical cases is prevented by good nutrition to the cows to yield better colostrum and vigorous calves, scour vaccination, maintaining a clean calving area with lots of room and having no more than 50 cow-calf pairs per pen if possible. Those are probably the three key areas in prevention of that first scours case. Once you have clinical cases it is ideal to have an isolation area where the pairs can be segregated to prevent further spread to other calves. In treating with electrolytes as producers it is important to recognize the severity of the scours by either how dehydrated or how acidotic (depressed) the calf is. If the skin tents when you twist some in the neck area and is slow to slip back the calf is dehydrated. The most accurate method though is if the eyeballs are recessed into the head. We often have to roll the eyelids back a bit to visualize this recession. If the eyeballs are obviously recessed with doing this the calf is severely dehydrated (8-10%). A calf that gets to 12% dehydrated is near death. Acidotic calves will generally have varying degrees of depression and may or may not be very dehydrated. If walking, often have a drunken stupor and with advanced acidosis will go down and can’t get up. If they are laying flat on their side they are severely acidotic. Acidosis is a complicated process but suffice it to say the calf ends up with too much acid in their bloodstream and what you see is the end result. Both the true scours (diarrhea), and acidosis if severe require veterinary intervention and intravenous fluids. If acted on quick enough oral electrolytes will return many calves to normal function. When in doubt give electrolytes. They are not that costly, easy to administer and the responses can be dramatic. There are many different electrolytes on the market some of which are inferior. They need sufficient sodium (Na) because with diarrhea lots of sodium is lost. Also they need to have glucose as an energy source and other products such as acetate or bicarbonate, which keep the PH in the gut normal. There are many different electrolyte sources out there and some veterinarians in the U.S.A have evaluated many of them, as the selection is even greater down south. Surprisingly many products were very poor based on what we know a calf needs and how to replace the electrolytes lost in the diarrhea. Talk to your veterinarian as they have access to the best ones on the market. At a recent presentation a veterinarian state the best product was one only available in Canada and he wished it were available in the US. The product that received rave reviews was Calflyte & Calflyte II. Do not get into the trap of using home remedies for electrolytes they can lead to electrolyte imbalances, salt poisoning etc. The ready made electrolytes come packaged well and in sizes (packets, buckets or pails) which are sufficient size with multiple feedings to be quite economical. They have measuring devices so follow directions, they can also be
resealed, as it is very important to keep them dry and not contaminated in-between uses or in-between calving seasons. Electrolytes do have an expiry date on them so watch that as well. Follow the instructions on amount of water to add, use luke warm water and either have the calf suck or if they are too weak use the tube feeder. One to two liters per treatment is the recommended amount and up to four times daily. If a calf is about ten percent dehydrated it needs approximately ten pounds of water or four litres just to bring it to normal let alone the extra amount of fluid it needs for maintenance in a day. We used to say pull the calf from the cow for one day to rest the gut. The value of this is not substantiated so the more common procedure is to try and leave the calf on the cow or pull it off for short periods and give the electrolytes at the in-between feedings. You never want to mix electrolytes and milk together as this interferes with the clotting mechanism of the milk. Even in veterinary clinics where calves are put on intravenous fluids they don’t commonly feed milk for twelve hours. After that without milk supplementation calves start loosing weight. The fat and energy in the milk is what allows them to put on weight. It is no wonder calves have great difficulty recovering if kept off mother’s milk for too long. In-between feedings of electrolytes or between sick calves make sure and disinfect the feeding tube or nipple and bag or bottle. Use a safe disinfectant such as virkon as the last thing you want to do is spread disease from calf to calf. Remember the disinfectant must contact the surface for at least ten minutes, so clean the drencher rinse and let soak in the disinfectant. If doing multiple calves I would suggest keeping an extra tube or nipple soaking all the time. Have a different tube feeder for non-scouring calves. Use boot dips and change and wash coveralls often, as they are often the source of spread within a farm. Go from the calving cows with clean coveralls to the sick calves and not the other way around. There are several things we can avoid in order to improve our success rate. Try not to leave calves till they are almost comatose or severely dehydrated when in doubt give oral electrolytes. Any calf that has any amount of diarrhea will benefit from oral fluids. Only withdraw milk for half-day tops. Maintain the electrolytes until the diarrhea has stopped. Feed electrolytes up to four times daily (1-1.5 litres per treatment) and use lukewarm water. Inbetween have the calves suck if possible. Know your limits and when the dehydration or acidosis is getting ahead of you call for professional help. Calves severely dehydrated (sunken in eyeballs), those down and can’t stand or comatose need veterinary attention and intravenous fluids in order to survive. It is amazing the severely dehydrated calves that will respond. Be careful in transportation as sudden movements can send them into shock. Warm them up as much as possible with hot water bottles, hot blowers or heating pads. We still cover all calves with antibiotics to protect against septicemias (blood infections), meningitis, pneumonias, bacterial scours etc. Use the one your veterinarian recommends and lets hope we can keep scours, dehydration or acidosis to a minimum in this year’s calf crop. With early intervention, vigorous electrolyte treatments with good quality products and following both the prevention your veterinarian recommends as well as treatments most clinical scours cases can be saved and prevented from spreading to other calves.
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McCorMaCk FaMily ranChScott & Carolyn McCormackGrenfell, SK Ph. (306) 697-2945 Scott’s cell (306) 697-7844
Genetic Destination5th annual Bull sale
March 31, 2015 1 P.M.Mccormack Family Ranch, Grenfell, sK
Bulls Designed with the commercial Man in Mind
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Red & Black Simmental ~ Maine-Anjou
new date!
slowly Developed on Forage Ration for longevity• calving ease, superior udder Quality,•
natural Performance & excellent Dispositionsight unseen Purchase Program•
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RF Flirtin For Certain 37U x 3D Full Th rottleTh anks to everyone involved and who helped out this fall with the success of Th rottled.
Also thanks for all the interest and purchases of semen.
Consigning to Transcon’s Mountainview Bull SaleMarch 28, 2015 Innisfail Auction Mart
11 Red & Black Yearling BullsAll bulls will be carcass evaluated
Outlaw Poker Star 14BDrake Poker Face x HPF Cream SodaOwned with: Czech-Mate Livestock &
Barlee SimmentalsShown this Fall!
Thanks to all buyers this fall! Your support is
greatly appreciated!
Homo Polled Homo Blk Homo Polled Hetero Blk Homo Polled
Outlaw Poker Night 51BDrake Poker Face x HPF Cream Soda
Owned with: Czech-Mate Livestock & Barlee Simmentals
Outlaw GaGa Gangster 9BVirginia Red Texas x CMS GaGa
Full Sibling to CMS/BMD Papparazzi $43,000.00 Bull to Crossroad Farms
Shown this Fall!
TWO TIME CHAMPION SIMMENTAL BULLRF THROTTLED 311A
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Traditional Braised Beef Stew
2 tbsp (30 mL) ............olive or vegetable oil
2 lb (1 kg) ...................stewing beef cubes
¼ cup (50 mL) ............all-purpose flour
2 ...............................garlic cloves minced
1 ...............................large onion, cut lengthwise into eight
1 cup (250 mL) ...........beef stock
28 oz (796 mL) can .....diced plum tomatoes
2 tbsp (30 mL) EACH ..worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar
1 tsp (5 mL) ...............dried thyme (or 4-5 sprigs of fresh thyme)
1 ...............................bay leaf
½ tsp (2 mL) EACH .....salt and pepper
2 ...............................carrots, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks
½ lb (250 g) ................scrubbed mini potatoes, quartered
Chopped fresh parsley
1. Heat oil in Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat until sizzling hot. Brown meat in 4 batches. Set beef aside; sprinkle with flour.
2. Add garlic and onion to pot; cook 3 to 4 minutes until just softened, adding more oil if necessary. Stir in broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add reserved beef, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, thyme, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
3. Simmer covered, on stove-top or in 325°F (160°C) oven for 1 hour until beef is fork tender. Add vegetables; cook 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove and discard bay leaf. Garnish each serving with some chopped parsley.
Slow-cooker Version: After Step 2, transfer mixture with carrots and potatoes to 24-cup (6 L) slow-cooker. Cook, covered, on LOW for 8 hours.
Beef Stew Provençal Version: Add 8 oz (250 g) button mushrooms when cooking garlic and onions. Substitute dry red wine for stock. Use thyme (as above) or substitute herbes de Provençe for thyme. Instead of potatoes and carrots, use 2 cups (500 mL) cut green beans and ½ cup (125 mL) black olives (pitted and halved).
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potatoes and carrots, use 2 cups (500 mL) cut green beans and ½ cup (125 mL) black olives (pitted and halved).
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Knowledge is Power
Wes Mack – Chairman Breed Improvement Committee
My fi rst involvement with Simmental began 45 years ago in 1970. American Breeders Services put on an informational meeting in Beaubier, SK to discuss crossbreeding with continental beef breeds.
Hundreds of cattlemen packed the town hall to learn more about these new breeds. A slide show was presented with pictures of Simmental/Fleckvieh, Maine Anjou, Limousin, Gelbvieh, and Chianina. Bulls of all shapes and colors were promoted and the room was abuzz with excitement and anticipation as for many attendees this was their fi rst exposure to these European breeds. You have to remember this was 1970 and there were no computers or internet to Google. There really wasn’t a lot of information available on the bulls; there were no EPD’s, sire summaries or DNA tests to make any genetic decisions. Just a picture of a big heavy muscled, raw boned bull and a guarantee they would increase performance. Many cattlemen questioned the calving ease of these big breeds. Was there too much bull for their Angus, Hereford or Shorthorn cows? Again, no EPD’s or real data to suggest they would calve, just recommended not to use on heifers. Simmental gathered most of the attention and discussion. Being a dual purpose breed in Europe we were assured Simmental would be maternal. Frame, performance and milk, they would be a good cross for our British cowherd. We calved our fi rst Simmental in the spring of 1971 and they were exciting times on the farm as the fi rst calves by Parisien and Bismark were born. Our weaning weights increased dramatically and those half-blood cows were the start of our Simmental herd. Today we operate under the name of Prairie Wind Farms Ltd, in Estevan, SK. Along with my brother Brian, we run 140 Red and Black Simmental cows and farm 2000 acres of farm land with another 2000 in hay and pasture land. We consign bulls to the Proudly Western Bull Sale in Whitewood, SK and sell females through Simmsational. I became a CSA director in 2012 and have been involved with the Breed Improvement Committee since that time, currently serving as its Chairman. I would like to take this opportunity to explain what the committee’s purpose or mission is, which is to deliver sound programming and providing tools that will assist our members in developing sound breeding decisions to produce the best genetics possible. My committee consists of some of the most progressive and successful cattlemen in the country. They include Ken Lewis, Dave Erixon, Darryl Perkin, Lee McMillen, Dave Milliner, Brian Bouchard and Kelly Ashworth. Together we are focused on the development of the breed and its strengths and working to deliver services that will enhance the breeds popularity and profi tability. Simmental is one of the most infl uential cattle breeds in Canada and one of the most populous in the world. We must ensure the cattle we are producing are “real world” cattle. They
must be accepted by the commercial cow-calf operator and they must be sound, functional, and effi cient while able to fi t into any environment. I think we are as close to the commercial needs as at any time in our breed’s history. I attribute this to sound breeding decisions and management provided by the breeders combined with the work the CSA has done. By using EPD’s as a tool in your management, producers have been able to select for a single trait or select an animal with a balanced set of EPD’s. Strengths are recognized and weakness in specifi c traits may be eliminated however understanding that when selections are made for a single trait you often give up in another, for example, selection for calving ease may result in lost performance. Genomics, the study of DNA, is going to play a huge role in the beef cattle industry as it already has in other species and the CSA is proud to be one of the leaders in this technology. Along with the usual weight traits, three traits of economic importance were established to gather information on: Fertility, Meat Quality and Relative Feed Intake. This data will be further analyzed as part of our Simmental Innovations infrastructure and integrated at various stages into our North American Genetic evaluation. This will provide more accuracy to our data base which consists of information other breeds through its multi-breed structure as well as from the South African and American Simmental populations. A cutting edge and inclusive evaluation that will increasingly add value to the North American Beef industry. Breeders are of course encouraged to also use all the traditional tools available to them including visual appraisal, and performance records as you wouldn’t buy a tractor, pickup or a baler unless you had as much information as possible. The breeding decisions you make today will affect your herd for many, many years to come. As a breed we have so many options: Red, Black, Traditional, Horned, and Polled; that’s what makes us so popular. We have a diverse genetic package available for whatever your operation demands. Yes we’ve had some problems over the years. Some of them we created ourselves. The tall, narrow, shallow types are gone, they were not commercially accepted and really didn’t have much to offer the beef industry. As a breed we have learned and grown from our mistakes. We now have the research and development, the tools and the data to keep us on course. If you have any concerns or issues please do not hesitate to contact myself, a BIC member or a CSA Director. Hope you have a great calving season and good luck with your bull Sales.
Wes MackChairman BIC - CSA Director
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Réfl exions d’un administrateur
Wes Mack, Président du Comité d’amélioration de la race
Mon premier contact avec la race Simmental s’est produit il y a quarante-cinq ans, en 1970. La compagnie American Breeders Services avait alors organisé une rencontre d’information à Beaubier, en Saskatchewan, afi n de parler
des croisements avec des races de boucherie continentales. La salle municipale était remplie de centaines de producteurs de bovins, curieux d’en apprendre davantage au sujet de ces nouvelles races. Un diaporama fut présenté, avec des photographies d’animaux Simmental / Fleckvieh, Maine Anjou, Limousin, Gelbvieh et Chianina. On y fi t la promotion de taureaux de couleur et de forme différente, dans une atmosphère d’excitation et d’intérêt, car la plupart des personnes présentes n’avaient jamais vu ces races européennes. Rappelez-vous qu’on était en 1970 et qu’il n’y avait ni ordinateur ni internet afi n de faire des recherches sur Google. En fait, il y avait très peu d’informations disponibles chez ces taureaux; aucun EPD, ni évaluation génétique ou analyse d’ADN afi n d’appuyer les décisions génétiques. Seulement la photographie d’un gros taureau bien musclé, avec une ossature grossière et la garantie qu’il allait favoriser l’amélioration des performances. Plusieurs producteurs s’interrogeaient à propos de la facilité de naissance avec l’emploi de ces grandes races. Étaient-ils en réalité trop gros pour leurs vaches Angus, Hereford et Shorthorn ? Encore là, aucuns EPD ou données fi ables concernant la facilité de naissance, seulement une recommandation de ne pas les utiliser sur des primipares. Les participants ont été alors attirés surtout par la race Simmental. Étant reconnue en tant que race à double fi n en Europe, nous avions donc l’assurance que la race aurait des qualités maternelles. Stature, performance et aptitude laitière, elle ferait un bon croisement dans nos troupeaux constitués de races britanniques. Au printemps 1971, ce fut une période d’excitation sur la ferme, avec les premiers vêlages de sujets saillis avec la race Simmental et la naissance des premiers veaux de Parisien et Bismark. Nos performances de poids au sevrage augmentèrent rapidement et ces femelles demi-sang représentèrent le noyau initial de notre troupeau Simmental. Notre entreprise est située à Estevan en Saskatchewan et est connue sous le nom de Prairie Wind Farms Ltd. Conjointement avec mon frère Brian, nous possédons un troupeau de 140 vaches Simmental rouges et noires, en plus de cultiver 2000 acres en grains et une autre superfi cie de 2000 acres en foin et en pâturages. Nous consignons nos taureaux en vente à la “Proudly Western Bull Sale » à Whitewood, SK et nos femelles sont commercialisées lors de la Vente Simmsational. J’ai débuté en 2012 à titre de directeur de l’ASC et, depuis ce temps, j’ai été impliqué auprès du Comité d’amélioration de la race, occupant présentement le poste de Président. Je voudrais profi ter de cette occasion afi n de vous expliquer l’objet ou la mission de notre comité; soit la mise en place de programmes et d’outils afi n d’aider nos membres à prendre de meilleures décisions d’élevage et produire des sujets de grande qualité génétique. Les membres de mon comité constituent un groupe d’éleveurs progressifs et reconnus partout au Canada. Ceux-là incluent Ken Lewis, Dave Erixon, Darryl Perkin, Lee McMillen, Dave Milliner, Brian Bouchard et Kelly Ashworth. En tant que groupe, notre emphase est orientée vers le développement continu de la race et la mise en place de services favorisant l’amélioration de la popularité et de la rentabilité de la race. La race Simmental se classe parmi les plus importantes races au Canada, avec également les effectifs les plus nombreux dans le monde. On doit faire en sorte que nous produisons des bovins faits pour travailler dans le « vrai monde ». Ainsi, ils doivent être bien acceptés
par les producteurs commerciaux, en étant bien conformés, avec un type fonctionnel et effi cace qui leur permettra de s’ajuster à tout type d’environnement. Au fi l de l’évolution, j’estime que nos bovins actuels correspondent le plus étroitement qui soit aux besoins de la production commerciale. Notre position enviable est attribuable aux bonnes décisions d’élevage et de gestion de troupeau, en plus des services et des programmes de l’ASC. En utilisant les EPD comme outils de gestion, les éleveurs ont pu faire du progrès en sélectionnant pour un seul caractère ou encore un animal possédant une gamme équilibrée d’EPD. On essaie généralement de miser sur les forces pour un caractère donné, tout en visant à éliminer les points plus faibles pour certains autres caractères. Par ailleurs, en sélectionnant davantage pour un caractère, vous obtenez souvent une perte pour un autre. Par exemple, une sélection marquée pour la facilité de vêlage peut contribuer à une diminution des performances de croissance. La génomique, ou si vous voulez l’analyse de l’ADN, est appelée à occuper un rôle important au sein de l’industrie bovine moderne, tel que cela l’a été depuis quelques années chez d’autres espèces. L’ASC est fi ère de faire partie des leaders appuyant cette technologie. En plus des caractères habituels reliés au poids, nous avons privilégié la cueillette de données pour trois autres caractères d’importance économique soit : la fertilité, la qualité de la carcasse et l’effi cacité alimentaire résiduelle. Faisant partie intégrale de notre infrastructure d’Innovations Simmental, ces données seront analysées et intégrées en temps opportun à notre évaluation génétique nord-américaine. Cette technologie nous permettra d’améliorer la précision de notre base de données, laquelle regroupe des données provenant d’autres races, grâce à sa structure multi-races, de même que des données provenant des populations sud- africaine et américaine. Voici donc une évaluation d’avant-garde et fort complète qui devrait permettre d’ajouter considérablement de valeur à toute l’industrie bovine nord-américaine. Nous encourageons bien entendu les éleveurs à utiliser tous les autres outils traditionnels, notamment l’évaluation visuelle, la tenue de registres de performances, etc. En fait, vous ne feriez sans doute pas l’achat d’un tracteur, un camion ou une nouvelle presse sans avoir le plus d’informations possible. Vos décisions d’élevage actuelles auront des effets dans votre troupeau pour plusieurs années à venir. Notre race est très populaire, notamment grâce à la diversité des types présents: rouge, noir, traditionnel, à cornes, acère. Nous pouvons vous offrir des sujets de génétique selon vos besoins spécifi ques. Oui, nous avons eu quelques diffi cultés au fi l des ans. Nous avons créé certaines d’entre elles. Les sujets de grande taille, étroits et sans capacité sont disparus. Les producteurs commerciaux ne les acceptaient pas et ils n’avaient pas grand-chose à offrir à l’industrie bovine. En tant que race bovine, nous avons appris et grandi suite à nos erreurs. Nous disposons présentement d’efforts de recherche et de développement, d’outils et de données qui nous permettront de rester sur la bonne voie. N’hésitez pas à communiquer avec moi, ou un membre du CAR ou encore un administrateur de l’ASC, pour toutes questions ou préoccupations que vous pourriez avoir. Tout le succès possible lors de la période des vêlages et des ventes de taureaux.
Wes MackPrésident CARAdministrateur de l’ASC
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The Alberta Simmental Associationwould like to thank their ASA members and all those who sponsored ASA and YCSA events in 2014.
We extend our Congratulations to all of those who exhibited Simmental animals in YCSA and 4-H as junior projects, or in open shows!
The Alberta Simmental Association is making plans for another exciting year in 2015. Watch our website for events and locations. The ASA AGM will be held in June 2015, and will be an event you do not want to miss.
www.albertasimmental.com
Check out one of these Alberta events to fi nd your next HerdsireFeb 12Feb 13Feb 14 Feb 17Feb 18Feb 20Feb 21Feb 21Feb 23Feb 24Feb 26Feb 27Feb 28 Mar 1Mar 2Mar 4 Mar 6 Mar 6Mar 7Mar 7Mar 7 Mar 7Mar 7Mar 9Mar 9Mar 10 Mar 10Mar 11 Mar 11Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 14Mar 14 Mar 17Mar 18Mar 19 Mar 20Mar 21Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 28 Mar 30 Apr 9
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Jansen Ranches 22nd Annual Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale16th Annual Genetic Edge Bull SaleSoderglen Ranch Select Bull SaleJeans & Genetics Simmental Bull SaleYoung Guns & Guests Simmental Bull & Female Sale26th Mader Ranches Bull & Female SaleCircle G Simmentals/Angus, P&H Ranching Co., & Alkali Lake Angus Bull SaleTimberlind Auctions 7th Annual Bull & Female SaleSelect Opportunity Simmental Bull & Female SaleRainalta Charolais & Simmental Bull SaleBull Rush Bull SaleLone Stone Farms Simmental & Red Angus Bull & Female SaleLewis Farms 30th Annual Bull SalePRO-CHAR 4th Annual Charolais & Simmental Bull SaleSimmental Summit 3rd Annual Bull & Female Sale20th Anniversary Herd Master Bull Sale10th Annual Bullfest SaleChittick Family Bull SaleMCG Simmentals and RACK Red Angus Bull &Female SaleMappin Simmentals 10th Annual Bull Sale DCTEO Double E Simmental SaleWestgold Farms 7th Annual Bull SaleLockhart Valley/Beagle Simmentals Bull SaleBull Spectrum Simmental SaleSevertson Land & Cattle with guest consignor Trendsetter LivestockBuilt Right Bull SaleHarvie Ranching 6th Annual Bull SaleSkor Simmentals Red & Black Bull Sale8th Annual PowerPak Bull Sale12th Annual Westway & Deeg Annual Bull SaleNorthern Classic Charolais & Simmental Bull SaleRanchlands Simmental & Red Angus Bull SaleSwantewitt Simmentals Annual Bull & Heifer SalePlace Your Bets Bull Sale15th Annual On Target Bull & Female SaleAdair Ranch Bull SaleGet A Grip Angus & Simmental SalePorter Ranches Bull Sale12th Annual Highland Stock Farms Bull SaleTranscon’s Red Deer Simmental Bull Sale19th Annual U2 Ranch Bull & Female SaleTranscon’s Mountainview Bull SaleTranscon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull SaleDaines All Black Bull Sale
131 Stonegate Cr. Airdrie, AB • T4B 2S8
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PresidentEverett OlsonBox 1939, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0Phone: 204-826-2643Email: [email protected]
1st Vice PresidentRick DequierBox 1673, Carman, MB R0G 0J0Phone: 204-771-0280Email: [email protected]
2nd Vice PresidentAndrea BertholetBox 55, Car twright, MB R0K 0L0Phone: 204-483-0319Email: adber [email protected]
Secretary/TreasurerDonalee JonesBox 142, Car twright, MB R0K 0L0Phone/fax: 204-529-2444Email: [email protected]
MSA DirectorsEverett MoreBox 1754, Virden, MB R0M 2C0Phone: 204-748-1225Email: [email protected]
Greg Woychyshyn Box 2035, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone: 204-865-2475 Email: [email protected]
Tracey WilcoxBox 351, Treherne, MB R0G 2V0Phone: 204-723-2386Email: [email protected]
Trevor PetersBox 385, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0Phone: 204-328-7458Email: [email protected]
Gordon DelichteBox 26, St. Alphonse, MB R0K 1Z0Phone: 204-836-2116Email: [email protected]
Tom MarchantBox 263, Arden, MB R0J 0B0Phone: 204-841-2046Email: tr [email protected]
CSA DirectorBlair McRaeRR1 Box 57, Brandon, MB R7A 5Y1 Phone: 204-728-3058 Email: [email protected]
YCSA PresidentKolton McIntoshBox 84, Er icksdale , MB R0C 0W0Phone: [email protected]
Pembina Triangle RepEric TherouxBox 215, Notre Dame De Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0 Phone: 204-526-7360 Email: er ic [email protected]
Keystone Association RepTerry WoychyshynBox 301, Er ickson, MB R0J 0P0Phone: 204-865-2213
Mark your calendars!
Upcoming SalesFebruary 13 M&J Farms Simmental and Angus Bull Sale Russell, MB
February 16 Rendezvous Farms Bull & Female Sale Ste. Rose du Lac, MB
February 22 Bonchuk Farms Bull Sale Virden, MB
March 11 Mar Mac Farms & Guests Simmental & Angus Bull Sale Brandon, MB
March 15 Rebels of the West Bull Sale Virden, MB
March 16 Genetic Source Simmental Bull Sale Brandon, MB
March 17 Prairie Partners Bull Sale Killarney, MB
March 18 Premium Beef Bull Sale Neepawa, MB
March 20 Family Tradition Bull Sale Dropmore, MB
March 23 Maple Lake Stock Farm Bull Sale Grande-Clairière, MB
March 24 WLB Livestock 11th Simmental & Hereford Bull Sale Douglas, MB
April 9 Transcon’s Winnipeg Bull Sale Winnipeg, MB
April 11 Transcon’s Cattle Country Sale Neepawa, MB
For catalogs and more information please visit our website: mbsimmental.com
Manitoba’s Breeders Are Among � e Best In � e Business
Congratulations toBlaine & Lois Gould
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Canadian Simmental Association#13, 4101 - 19th Street N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 7C4
P: (403) 250-7979 Fax: (403) 250-5121www.simmental.com
Carla Schmitt, YCSA Coordinator - (306) 221-7950Sophie Wotten, YCSA President - (705) 464-1713
My name is Sophie Wotten and I am very honoured to be the current president of the Young Canadian Simmental Association. Growing up with Simmental cattle, I have always had a passion for this breed and all of the great people who bring it to life. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding board of directors and a great group of juniors from coast to coast.With my passion for agriculture, it was only fi tting that I would study at the University of Guelph. Now in my third year, I have only one year left before graduating with a Marketing Management and Communications degree. I aspire to one-day work in the agricultural sector. I look forward to seeing breeders and juniors from coast to coast at this years YCSA National Classic in Lindsay Ontario. It is shaping up to be the event of the year for our breed. I hope to see everyone there.
My name is Dylan Foley. Alongside my father we operate a herd of Traditional, Red and Black Simmentals in Kinburn, Ontario. Keeping cattle alongside Barb Vance of V5 Simmentals. We exhibit our cattle throughout Ontario and Quebec. My family has kept Simmental infl uenced commercial cattle for years but became more involved with purebreds at the start of my 4H and YCSA involvement. I have been active within the YCSA program since I was eligible. Th is year will be my fi rst year served as President of the Ontario YCSA. Th e YCSA has allowed me to be involved with experienced cattle breeders and learn about many diff erent aspects of this diverse breed. With exciting times being marked for the beef industry and the Simmental breed, I encourage all youth to become involved in YCSA.
Sophie WottenYCSA President
Dylan FoleyYCSA Ontario Director
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The beef industry has been an integral part of Mariah’s family for many generations. What started as a fifth generation commercial cow-calf operation, evolved into Elm Tree Farms in 2000 after the purchase of four registered Fleckvieh females. Mariah was actively involved in the 4-H program for 11 years, has participated in events such as the National Junior Beef Heifer Show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and the National Youth Judging Competition at the Canadian Western Agribition. She is currently enrolled in the Pharmacy program at the University of Waterloo. “I am honoured to be one of the 2014 recipients of the Dr. Allan Dixon Memorial Scholarships, and I would like to thank the Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation for their consideration. Your generosity and support for the next generation of Simmental breeders is greatly appreciated.”
Sophie Wotten, is an undergraduate student in her third year majoring in Marketing Management and Communications at the University of Guelph. Sophie and her family have been involved with the cattle industry for numerous years. Currently, they operate Elm Tree Farms, less than two hours northeast of Toronto. As her passion for Simmental breed has grown, she has become more actively involved in the Young Canadian Simmental Association and the Simmental breed as a whole. “As one of the recipients of the Dr. Allan A. Dixon Memorial Scholarship, I would like to thank the Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation for their support of the juniors within the Simmental breed. Your recognition of the importance of junior Simmental breeders is greatly recognized.”
Andie is currently attending school in Kansas at Butler College on a soccer scholarship and pursuing a degree in Animal Science. She grew up on her family’s farm Westway Farms Ltd. in Didsbury Alberta; Andie is very involved with her family’s purebred and commercial cattle operation. Growing up she was active with 4-H and Junior shows, especially AYCSA. In 2013 she was part of the National YCSA board executive. “I am still to this day a strong Ag advocate and love being involved in the Simmental cattle industry.”
2014 Dr. Allan Dixon Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Mariah WottenLittle Britain, ON
Sophie WottenLittle Britain, ON
Andie Hadway Didsbury, AB
Trevor Vance Memorial ScholarshipKyle is in his first year at Olds College taking the two-year Land and Water Resources Diploma program as a stepping stone to obtain his Degree in Environmental Sciences. He is a third generation rancher and exhibitor of Simmental cattle. The Alberta 4-H movement has also been a very important part of his life. He has been a member of his local beef club for 9 years. Outside of the livestock industry Kyle finds time to be involved in competitive volleyball. He currently plays at the collegiate level for the Olds College Broncos. “I am honored to be the recipient of the Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarship and thank the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation for this opportunity.”
Kyle Dodgson Mayerthorpe, AB
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Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation ScholarshipRyley is 18 years old and grew up on a family farm, Black Gold Simmental. He has been in 4-H since he was nine years old. Together with his brother they became more interested in 4-H and exhibiting purebred Simmental cattle. His family shows at Stockade Round-Up, Farmfair International, and Canadian Western Agribition. “Currently, I am going to school in Hutchinson Kansas where I am majoring in Pre-Professional Veterinary and am a member of the Livestock Judging Team.” Ryley’s plans are to fi nish his two years of Livestock Judging and Pre-Professional Veterinary at Hutchinson Community College, then he plans to take Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. “I would like to thank the Friends of the Canadian Simmental Association for choosing me as this year’s recipient of the scholarship. I was very honoured to be selected, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this great breed.”
Ryley NobleLloydminster, SK
Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation#13, 4101-19th St. NE., Calgary, AB T2E 7C4
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Destiny Brawler S: JDFK Permanent Black 74U
Exhibited By: Todd & Karen Campbell, Meaford, ON
Jetstream Amaze 25AS: 3D Blk Full Throttle 483X
Exhibited By: Keystone Livestock & Jetsream LivestockEast Garafraxa
RPCC Blk Wild Fire 206WS: Hooks Shear Force 38K
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McIntosh Jagger 26B S: RF Double Up 37W
Exhibited By: McIntosh Livestock, Maymont, SK
Black Gold Swagger 42B S: RUK Mr Charisma 86Z
Exhibited By: Black Gold Simmentals, Lloydminster, SK
RF Intense 359A S: Wheatland Stout 930W
Exhibited By: Rock Star Cattle, Sylvan Lake, AB
Muirheads Timberland 7A S: WFL Identity 23X
Exhibited By: Ryan & Sara Archdekin, Speers, SK
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Exhibited By: Lazy Rainbow River Ranch, Minnedosa, MB
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Exhibited By: AJB Livestock, Rossburn, MB
Erixon Lady 10B S: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X
Exhibited By: Erixon Simmentals Inc., Clavet, SK
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November 6, 2014 - Edmonton, AB Judge: Mike McDonald, Moose Jaw, SK
November 28, 2014 - Regina, SK Judge: Jonathon Thomason, Rush Lake, SK
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Exhibited By: Lundago Livestock, Sundre, AB
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WLB Livestock2nd Annual Internet Simmental Female Sale
October 16-20, 2014Sale Hosted By: Liveauctions.tv
High Selling Lots Lot 1- WLB 52Z Tara 377B $9,100.00S: MRL EI Tigre 52ZDS: MJ Black Arapahoe 55LBuyer: Quinn Wilson, AB
Lot 9- WLB 223W Gwen 434A $4,850.00S: Hart Good TIme 223WDS: WLB Blowout 366R 381TBuyer: Paul Maxwell, ON
Lot 2- WLB 756T Tressie 3550B $4,700.00S: CMS Tradmark 756TDS: MRL Hurricane 27RBuyer: Dequier Farms, MB
Lot 3- WLB 254Z Barb 405B $4,700.00S: Kop Black Baronson 254ZDS: WLB Oil Patch 132N 366RBuyer: Shannon Pirlot, SK
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageSale Total 9 $41,148.00 $4,572.00
Rust Mountain View Ranch “Queens of the Pasture” Production Sale
Turtle Lake, NDOctober 27, 2014
Auctioneer: Jared ShipmanSale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services
High Selling Lots Lot 4- Rust Miss 3107A $11,000.00S: Wheatland Protocol 83XDS: LFE Street Legal 510SBuyer: Rancier Farms
Lot 1- RF Scream 215Z $13,000.00S: Mr Hoc BrokerDS: SS Ebonys Intuition 802Buyer: Black Gold Simmentals
Lot 17A- Rust Miss 447B $9,500.00S: Kuntz Super Duty 4YDS: Beckton Colt G552Buyer: Jeff Moe
Lot 10A- Rust Miss 457B $8,000.00S: Rust Loaded Up Y02DS: TNT Knock Out R206Buyer: Lewis Farms
Lot 17B- Rust Miss 445B $7,500.00S: Kuntz Super Duty 4YDS: Beckton Colt G552Buyer: Jeff Moe
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageBred Heifers 20 $138,350.00 $6,918.00Open Heifers 24 $115,750.00 $4,823.00Flush 3 $27,000.00 $9,000.00Embryos 6 $59,000.00 $9,833.00
Sale Total 53 $340,100.00 $6,417.00
Boynecrest Stock Farm Complete Simmental Herd Dispersal & Final Bull Sale
Virden, MBOctober 25, 2014
Auctioneer: Don ObergSale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.
High Selling Lots
Lot 3- EGC Allstate 147A $16,000.00S: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111XDS: STF Much More K300Buyer: Delight Simmentals
Lot 2- Skors Power-Up 179Z $11,800.00S: Kenco/MF Powerline 204LDS: GFI Magnum K52Buyer: Jim & Shirley Moon
Lot 1- Lazy S Rolex 568X $9,000.00S: Lazy S Red Bodybuilder 61TDS: FR RezultBuyer: Rick & Gwen Kinsley
Lot 60- Boynecrest Miss Mabel 67Y $7,000.00S: Remington Red Label HRDS: Hook’s Red Quorum 55HBuyer: Stout Bros. Simmentals
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageCow/Calf Pairs 91 $506,025.00 $5,561.00Bred Heifers 29 $93,750.00 $3,233.00Bred Cows 26 $72,650.00 $2,794.00Single Heifer Calves 6 $10,000.00 $1,667.00Single Bull Calves 6 $19,100.00 $3,183.004 Year Old Simmental Bull 1 $9,000.00 $9,000.002 Year Old Simmental Bull 1 $11,800.00 $11,800.00Yearling Simmental Bull 1 $16,000.00 $16,000.00
Sale Total 161 $738,325.00 $4,586.00
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Western Harvest Simmental Heifer SaleInnisfail, AB
November 13, 2014Auctioneer: Brent Carey
Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.
High Selling LotsLot 6- Virginia Annabelle 300A $17,000.00S: Anchor D Twenty XDS: Virginia Wyoming 33WConsignor: Virginia RanchBuyer: Beechinor Bros.
Lot 7- Virginia Alanis 338A $13,000.00S: Champs RomanoDS: Richmond Mr Share Holder 43EConsignor: Virginia RanchBuyer: Triple T Diamond Simmentals
Lot 14- Virginia Auora 327A $11,250.00S: IPU Laramie 6SDS: Champs RomanoConsignor: Virginia RanchBuyer: Double Bar D Ranch
Lot 55- Starwest Pol Ashley $11,000.00S: Double Bar D Spitfi re 20XDS: Saugeen Scorpion 31SConsignor: Starwest FarmsBuyer: Black Gold Simmentals Ltd.
Lot 9- Virginia Alana 325A $11,000.00S: Champs RomanoDS: Crossroad Tuxedo 222TConsignor: Virginia RanchBuyer: Randy Ward
Sale Summary Lots Gross Average
Bred Heifers 61 $6,251.00Sale Total 61 $381,300.00 $6,251.00
The Royal Elite All Breed SaleToronto, ON
November 7, 2014Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran
Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services
Lot 6- Stewart Broken Milestone $8,500.00S: Mr Hoc BrokerDS: JF Milestone 999WConsignor: Stewart LivestockBuyer: Barlee Simmentals
Lot 7- DYLN Black Rose $6,500.00S: Mr Hoc BrokerDS: RF Double Up 37WConsignor: Dylan Foley SimmentalsBuyer: Marilyn Naismith
Lot 10- Triple Rose Bethany $6,000.00S: Mr NLC Upgrade U8676DS: JF Milestone 999WConsignor: Triple Rose SimmentalsBuyer: Jarvis Simmental Farms
Lot 14- LP Miss Noremac 6B $6,000.00S: Mr Hoc Broker DS: LCHMN Bodybuilder 7303FConsignor: Lobster Point PropertiesBuyer: Gemini Waghmare
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageSimmentals 13 $74,800.00 $5,754.00Simmental Flush Lot 1 $5,500.00 $5,500.00Simmental Embryo Lot 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00Simmental Semen Lot 2 $6,000.00 $3,000.00Sale Total 40 $193,550.00 $4,893.00
High Selling Simmental LotsLot 8- Greyledge Behave Yourself $12,250.00S:Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111XDS: TNT Top Gun R244Consignor: Greyledge SimmentalsBuyer: Tinley Harvie
Headliner All Breed SaleEdmonton, AB
November 7, 2014Auctioneer: Brent Carey
Sale Management: Bouchard Livestock International
High Selling LotsLot 12- SCC Lady Blossom 25A $23,000.00S: AngusConsignor: Stewart Cattle Co.Buyer: Twisted Sisters Cattle Co.
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageOpen Heifers 13 $57,600.00 $4,430.77Bred Heifers 2 $29,500.00 $14,750.00Embryo Lots 11 $4,4700.00 $4,063.00Semen 1 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
Sale Total 27 $141,800.00 $5,251.85
Lot 1- Mader Blackgold 99A $6,500.00S: Mader PS Power Surge 1XDS: TNT Dynamite Black L137Consignor: Mader RanchesBuyer: Crisis Cattle Co.
Lot 14- Pedersen Andee 292B $6,500.00S: Wil-Dorr 7014TPrince W 1YDS: Chisum 6175 Consignor: Pedersen LivestockBuyer: HR Hahn Cattle Co.
Lot 7- Outlaw Annie Oakley 23B $6,100.00S: KWA FLYF Red Mountain 16ZDS: Tess Black Rampage 71WConsignor: Outlaw Cattle Co.Buyer: XXX Farms & WJ Simmentals
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Canadian Western Agribition Simmental SaleRegina, SK
November 26, 2014Auctioneer: Steve Dorran
Sale Management: Bouchard Livestock International
High Selling LotsLot 12- Black Gold Amnesia 38B $15,000.00S: BlackGold Epic 14ZDS: Diamond J Rambo 56SConsignor: Black Gold SimmentalsBuyer: Mark Land & Cattle Corp.
Lot 3- Erixon Lady 101B $10,250.00S: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111XDS: PVF-BF BF26 Black JokerConsignor: Erixon SimmentalsBuyer: Travis Herter
Lot 10- SVS Red Grace 417B $9,500.00S: KWA FLYF Red Mountain 16ZDS: Swan Lake Chosen One 3XConsignor: Sunny Valley SimmentalsBuyer: Ashworth Farm & Ranch & Double Bar D Farms
Lot 8- Mader Booty Call 11B $9,000.00S: LRX The Godfather 141Z DS: Mader P Blackenforcer 108SConsignor: Mader RanchesBuyer: Bar T
Lot 4- McIntosh Rachel 17B $9,000.00S: NCB Cobra 47YDS: Mr NLC Superior S6018Consignor: McIntosh LivestockBuyer: Downhill Simmentals
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageOpen Heifers 12 $95,250.00 $7,938.00Bred Heifers 1 $5,500.00 $5,500.001 Pick of Herd 1 $8,750.00 $8,750.00Embryo Package 1 $7,800.00 $7,800.00Flush 1 $9,500.00 $9,500.00Sale Total 16 $126,800.00 $7,925.00
Pembina Triangle Simmental AssociationCypress River, MBNovember 15, 2014
Auctioneer: Don ObergSale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.
High Selling LotsLot 15- Silverlake Aurora 117A $12,500.00S: Cherry Creek Canon 12YDS: Champs RomanoConsignor: Silver Lake FarmsBuyer: Beechinor Bros.
Lot 13- Silverlake Abigail 50A $7,250.00S: Cherry Creek Canon 12YDS: WKF Romeo 23PConsignor: Silver Lake FarmsBuyer: Oakview Simmentals
Lot 30- Perks Black Rock 11A $7,000.00S: Wheatland Bull 680SDS: KWA Red Rock 5TConsignor: Perkin Land & Cattle Co. Buyer: Conray Cattle Co.
Lot 19- Oakview Miss Aqua 195A $7,000.00S: Erixon Top Shelf 77YDS: Ankonian Red CaesarConsignor: Oakview SimmentalsBuyer: Tri Star Cattle Co.
Lot 29- Perks Louise 403A $6,750.00S: Wheatland Bull 680SDS: WLB Mr.Nugget 132NConsignor: Perkin Land & Cattle Co.Buyer: DownHill Simmentals
Sale Summary Lots Gross Average
Open Heifers 12 $37,650.00 $3,137.50Bred Heifers 42 $200,750.00 $4,780.00Sale Total 54 $238,400.00 $4,415.00
Jewels & Diamonds Simmental Production SaleNovember 14, 2014
Ponoka, ABAuctioneer: Dan Skeels
Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co.
High Selling Lots Lot 14- Wyvern Rajine FF $5,200.00S: Wyvern BenzweiserDS: Wyvern Magnifi centBuyer: Giebelhaus Simmentals
Lot 5- Rejg Addisyn 71A $4,800.00S: WNLP Xenocrates 24XDS: Grinalta’s Red RobustBuyer: Langer Fleckvieh Simmentals
Lot 15- Wyvern Rosslyn FF $4,700.00S: Wyvern BenzweiserDS: Wyvern Magnifi centBuyer: Nickel Farms
Lot 22- Tish Ms Blossom FF $4,250.00S: PSE Zarnie FFDS: WNLP Uranium 33UBuyer: Anchor D Ranch
Lot 18- PSE Bonterra FF $4,200.00S: GPCC Hafkenberg 8FDS: RHY Red Patron 77EBuyer: Anchor D Ranch
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageBred Heifers 13 $50,700.00 $3,900.00Heifer Calves 14 $39,550.00 $2,825.00Embyos 18 $12,675.06 $704.17Semen Units 149 $6,335.48 $42.52
Sale Total $111,060.00 $2,468.00
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Spring Creek Golden OpportunityVirden, MB
December 6, 2014Auctioneer: Steve Dorran
Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services
High Selling LotsLot 7- Springcreek Linne 72S $13,000.00S: RCC/TCF Line Drive M181DS: PPSR Nophalt 20HBuyer: Matt Lowery
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageSimmental Cows 24 $120,800.00 $5,033.33Simmental Heifers 51 $199,584.00 $3,913.41Black Angus Cows 4 $13,400.00 $3,350.00Simm/Angus Heifers 18 $72,036.00 $4,002.00Black Angus Bred Heifers 4 $12,500.00 $3,125.00Commercial Cows 3 $8,400.00 $2,800.00Sale Total 104 $417,350.00 $4,013.00
Lot 10- Springcreek Blk Tess 25T $11,000.00S: Springcreek Tank 63PDS: RCC/TCF Line Drive M181Buyer: Ultra Livestock
Lot 12- Springcreek Sky 50T $10,000.00S: Lazy S Red Sky 120RDS: RCC/TCF Line Drive M181Buyer: Bonchuk Farms
Lot 50- Springcreek Goldy 135A $9,000.00S: Springcreek Lotto 52YDS: TNT Knock Out R206Buyer: JP Simmentals
Lot 45- Springcreek Mistress 98A $6,700.00S: Springcreek Align 100XDS: Springcreek Tank 63PBuyer: Circle M Simmentals
Camrose Country ClassicCamrose, AB
December 2, 2014Auctioneer: Steve Dorran
Sale Management: Bouchard Livestock International
High Selling Lots Lot 13- NUG Sahra 19A $29,000.00S: LRX Black 86Y DS: CNS Dream On L186Consignor: Maxwell SimmentalsBuyer: TRI K Cattle Co.
Lot 10- NUG Goldie 110A $25,000.00S: SVS Scout 25XDS: MRL Montana 48MConsignor: Maxwell SimmentalsBuyer: TRI K Cattle Co.
Lot 24- NUG Rosie 421B $16,000.00S: SVS Captain Morgan 11ZDS: LRX Red Wizard 80TConsignor: Maxwell SimmentalsBuyer: Ter-Ron Farms
Lot 2- NUG Tiffany 103A $14,500.00S: Bar KR Avalanch 52XDS: Anchor T Metro 4EConsignor: Maxwell SimmentalsBuyer: Crossroad Farms
Lot 29- Skors Blackbird 135A $9,500.00S: SHS Enticer P1BDS: CZAR Mr Black Night 74JConsignor: Skor SimmentalsBuyer: WJ Simmentals
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageOpen Heifers 26 $157,750.00 $6,067.00Bred Heifers 39 $298,000.00 $7,641.00Sale Total 65 $455,750.00 $7,011.00
Harvest Hoedown Simmental SaleNeepawa, MB
December 1, 2014Auctioneer: Don Oberg
Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.
High Selling LotsLot 30 - NAC 69A $11,000.00S: 3D Trustin 47TDS: Bar KR Tornado 2TConsignor: Northern Light SimmentalsBuyer: Swan Lake Farms
Lot 31 - NAC Jane 43A $10,000.00S: PVF-BF BF26 Black JokerDS: 3D Trustin 47TConsignor: Northern Light SimmentalsBuyer: Milestone Simmentals
Lot 3 - SBSF Paisley 21A $9,000.00S: Champs Bravo DS: Prostock Hugo 7052TConsignor: Schweitzer SimmentalsBuyer: Gra-Tan Simmentals
Lot 19- Twin Brae Alexandria 315A $8,500.00S: MR NLC Upgrade U8676DS: PVF-BF BF26 Black JokerConsignor: Twin Brae SimmentalsBuyer: X-T Simmentals
Lot 16- Twin Brae Ms Awesome 306A $7,500.00S: LFE BS Lewis 322UDS: STF Much More K300Consignor: Twin Brae SimmentalsBuyer: Dana & Megan Johns
Sale Summary Lots Gross Average
Bred Heifers 51 $277,000.00 $5,431.00Bred Cows 1 $4,000.00 $4,000.00Heifer Calves 4 $9,800.00 $2,450.00
Sale Total 56 $290,800.00 $5,192.86
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Double Bar D Farms “She’s Got The Look” Female Sale
Grenfell, SKDecember 10, 2014
Auctioneer: Chris Poley & Dan SkeelsSale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co.
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageHeifer Calves 41 $237,050.05 $5,781.70Black Bred Heifers 22 $203,250.00 $9,238.63Cow/Calf Pair 1 $9,750.00 $9,750.00Cow Donor 1 $30,000.00 $30,000.00Sale Total 65 $480,100.00 $7,386.15Pregnant Recipients 2 $11,250.00 $5,625.00Embryos 7 $8,500.00 $1,214.29Hybrid Fall Heifer Calves 10 $28,400.00 $2,840.00
High Selling LotsLot 16- Wheatland Lady 822U $30,000.00S: Wheatland Bull 680SDS: Wheatland Bull 468PBuyer: Hannah Simmentals
Lot 5- Sun Rise Black 33A $19,000.00S: Spring Creek Liner 46UDS: Red Baron HR P101Buyer: Labatte Simmentals
Lot 17- Double Bar D Solita 229Z $15,500.00S: LFS Pol Balboa 40UDS: MFI Whistler 47L Buyer: Sunny Valley Simmentals & Canadian Donors
Lot 18- Double Bar D Marita 216Z $10,000.00S: LFS Pol Balboa 40UDS: Double Bar D Everest 4RBuyer: Ferme Gagnon Farm
The Source of Elite Simmental GeneticsLloydminster, SK
December 8, 2014Auctioneer: Steve Dorran
Sale Management: Bouchard Livestock International
High Selling LotsLot 1- Crossroad Angie 261A $14,500.00S: KOP Esposito 95YDS: LFE BS Lewis 322UConsignor: Crossroad FarmsBuyer: Virgina Ranch & Randy Ward
Lot 8- Crossroad Barcelona 596B $13,000.00S: Crossroad Ranger 216XDS: LWC Metexas 13RConsignor: Crossroad FarmsBuyer: LaBatte Simmentals
Lot 25- LWC Miss Alta’s Lore 235A $11,250.00S: Anchor D Alta’s Lore 128XDS: Shawacres Jahari 50LConsignor: Little Willow Creek RanchBuyer: Robb Farms
Lot 33- MLCC Ms Alaska 61A $10,000.00S: LFE BS Lewis 322UDS: SFM 9UConsignor: Aumack Simmentals & Casaloma Cattle Co.Buyer: Triple T Diamond Simmentals
Lot 42- TFL MS Spitfi re 48A $10,000.00S: Double Bar D Spitfi re 20XDS: Champs RomanoConsignor: Red Willow RanchBuyer: Crossroad Farms
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageOpen Heifers 33 $166,700.00 $5,051.00Bred Heifers 30 $226,750.00 $7,558.00Semen 2 $7,200.00 $3,600.00Embryos 2 $11,100.00 $5,550.00
Sale Total 67 $411,750.00 $6,145.00
Transcon’s 37th Annual Simmsational Simmental Sale
Moose Jaw, SKDecember 11, 2014
Auctioneer: Jerry KanewischerSale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.
Lot 50- Miss R Plus 3007A $16,000.00S: R Plus Hard Rock 145XDS: SAJ Red Equalizer 7UConsignor: R Plus SimmentalsBuyer: Frehlich Farms
Lot 32- Erixon Lady 45A $16,000.00S: IPU Diablo 41YDS: SV Red Romeo E851Consignor: Erixon SimmentalsBuyer: Lawnview Simmentals
Lot 6- IPU Ms. Horizon 250A $16,000.00S: MAF R Horizon 7YDS: Hart Red Chief J242Consignor: LaBatte SimmentalsBuyer: Tri Star Cattle Co.
Lot 8- IPU Ms. Steffi 34A $15,250.00S: LFE BS Lewis 322UDS: KBR Black Exciter 758T Consignor: LaBatte SimmentalsBuyer: Anchor D Ranch Simmentals
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageBred Heifers 40 $360,750.00 $9,019.00Yearling Heifers 10 $53,650.00 $5,365.00Yearling Bulls 5 $35,100.00 $7,020.00Sale Total 55 $449,500.00 $8,173.00
High Selling Lots Lot 5- IPU Ms. Code Red 249A $18,000.00S: IPU Code Red 53YDS: IPU Red Warrior 29NConsignor: LaBatte SimmentalsBuyer: Crossroad Farms
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Shades of the PrairiesBrandon, MB
December 15, 2014Auctioneer: Jerry Kanewischer
Sale Management: Bouchard Livestock International
High Selling Lots Lot 11- MAF Sprinkles 14A $20,000.00S: MAF R Horizon 7YDS: Wheatland Bull 738TConsignor: Meadow Acres FarmsBuyer: Swan Lake Farms
Lot 21- AJB Double Rock Lady 6A $14,500.00S: KWA Red Rock 5TDS: LFE Rochfort 208YConsignor: AJB LivestockBuyer: Foster Armstrong
Lot 13- MAF Pocahontas 164B $10,750.00S: Springcreek Liner 56UDS:TNT Accelerator S226Consignor: Meadow Acres FarmsBuyer: Maxwell Simmentals
Lot 9- TSN Ms Predator 12A $10,000.00S: Wheatland Predator 922WDS: SRS Fortune 500Consignor: TSN LivestockBuyer: X Bar T
Lot 15- KWA Ms Throttle 40A $9,500.00S: 3D Blk Full Throttle 483XDS: TNT Power Surge T404Consignor: Ashworth Farm & RanchBuyer: High Country Cattle Services
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageOpen Heifers 27 $128,250.00 $4,750.00Bred Heifers 18 $133,500.00 $7.416.00Yealing Bull 1 $8,750.00 $8,750.00Embryo Lots 3 $14,850.00 $4,950.00Sale Total 49 $285,350.00 $5,823.00
Southern Alberta Round-Up Group’s 21st AnnualFleckvieh, Red & Black Simmental Bull & Female
Production SaleHigh River, AB
December 13, 2014Auctioneer: Brent Carey
Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.
High Selling LotsLot 24- Ricochet Bo 456B $17,000.00S:Virginias TacomaDS: Virginia Redford FFConsignor: Ricochet Stock FarmsBuyer: Stout Bros. Simmentals
Lot 20- Ricochet Bachhoe 446B $11,250.00S: Virginias TacomaDS: JB Doctor Duke 442DConsignor: Ricochet Stock FarmsBuyer: High River Colony Farming Co. Ltd.
Lot 43- MJB Blair 33B $10,250.00S: Virginia Premierleague DS: Klondike Gold Rush 418BConsignor: Okotoks FleckviehBuyer: East Cardston Farming Co. Ltd.
Lot 49- Parview Mr F Jiro 353A $10,000.00S: LRX Jiro 5TDS: Diamond T BankConsignor: Parview Stock FarmsBuyer: East Cardston Farming Co. Ltd.
Lot 44- MJB Blaine $10,000.00S: Virginia PremierleagueDS: Virginias Red MarcianoConsignor: Okotoks Fleckvieh GroupBuyer: High River Colony Farming Co. Ltd.
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageYearling Heifers 4 $10,900.00 $2,725.00Bred Heifers 10 $43,650.00 $4,365.00Yearling Bulls 38 $278,850.00 $7,338.00Two Year Old Bull 6 $45,650.00 $7,608.00
Sale Total 58 $379,050.00 $6,535.00
WFL Top 50 Female SaleOlds, AB
December 13, 2014Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran
Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Serivces
Lot 49- WFL Red Snazzy 420B $10,500.00S: Muirheads Lights Out 4YDS: R Plus Redge 8018UConsignor: Westway Farms Ltd.Buyer: Muirhead Cattle Co.
Lot 1A- WFL Hinsdale Lady $10,000.00S: Muirheads Lights Out 4YDS: NCB Red Dream 23TConsignor: Westway Farms Ltd.Buyer: McMillen Ranching
Lot 18- WFL Miss 373A $9,500.00S: Muirheads Lights Out 4YDS: R Plus Redge 8018UConsignor: Westway Farms Ltd.Buyer: Oberle Bros.
Lot 44- WFL Red Ultra 465B $7,500.00S: Muirheads Lights Out 4YDS: LFE Strait Up 454WConsignor: Westway Farms Ltd.
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageOpen Heifers 11 $56,950.00 $12,500.00Bred Heifers 39 $224,850.00 $5,765.00
Sale Total 50 $281,800.00 $5,636.00
High Selling Lots Lot 3B- WFL Red Precious $13,000.00S: Muirheads Lights Out 4YDS: R PLus Redge 8018UConsignor: Westway Farms Ltd.Buyer: Wells Crossing
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Bonchuk Farms Female Production SaleVirden, MB
December 16, 2014Auctioneer: Steve Dorran
Sale Management: Bouchard Livestock International
High Selling Lots Lot 8- BLCC Miss Renegade 40A $15,000.00S: NCK Renegade 16RDS: Double Bar D Everest 181TBuyer: Keet Simmentals
Lot 70- BLCC Miss Juggernaut 329A $11,500.00S: MFI Jeremiah 9022DS: Bar None ReganBuyer: Lonestone Farms
Lot 117- BLCC Miss Houston 70Z $11,500.00S: PRL Houston 005HDS: Shawacres Jahari 50LBuyer: LaBatte Simmentals
Lot 28- BLCC Miss Renegade 125A $11,000.00S: NCK Renegade 16RDS:SU Rochester 75RBuyer: Robb Farms Ltd.
Lot 67- BLCC Miss Juggernaut 317A $10,000.00S: MFI Jeremiah 9022DS: LFE Mr Lewis 300GBuyer: Norman Simmentals
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageBred Heifers 80 $416,350.00 $5,204.00Bred Cows 36 $175,200.00 $4,866.00Semen 1 $5,500.00 $5,500.00
Sale Total 117 $597,050.00 $5,102.00
Swan Lake Farms & Johnson Stock Farms Breed Builder Female Sale
Whitewood, SKDecember 17, 2014
Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co.
Lot 26- Swan Lake Lili 5Y $6,800.00S: Springcreek Teddy 72UDS: LFE Red Enticer 364MBuyer: Kuntz Simmental Farm
Lot 29- Swan Lake Onet 118Z $6,750.00S: LFE Black Lakota 38WDS: GCF First Dream P 13Buyer: Dallas Kreuger
Lot 71- JHSN Miss Waffl es 69Z $6,000.00S: Car-Laur Mr Waffl es 524WDS: LFE Shur-Shot 378PBuyer: McManus Simmentals
Lot 72- JHSN Miss Waffl es $6,000.00S: Car-Laur Mr Waffl es 524WDS: CVR Broadview 166MBuyer: Peter V. Sweeten
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageSale Total 85 $359,500.00 $4,229.41
High Selling Lots Lot 31- Swan Lake Missy 30A $7,000.00S: Hooks Shear Force 38KDS: Twin Brae TennaseeBuyer: Mappin Simmentals
Friday Night LightsOlds, AB
December 19, 2014Auctioneer: Steve Dorran
Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services
High Selling LotsLot 51- RF Not Just A Flirt $44,000.00S: SVS Captain Morgan 11ZDS: Wheatland Stout 930WConsignor: Rancier Farms & Westman FarmsBuyer: Rust Mountain View Ranch
Lot 50- Erixon Lady 10B $34,000.00S: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111XDS: OLF Odin U5Consignor: Erixon Simmentals Inc.Buyer: Rust Mountain View Ranch
Lot 1- Sunny Valley Lady A 51A $32,000.00S: Anchor D Imax 250YDS: Gibby’s Real Deal 25TConsignor: Sunny Valley SimmentalsBuyer: Hoegl Livestock & Y Coulee
Lot 49- Chub’s Sugar Rush 9B $31,000.00S: Andi Black Ice 2YDS: WFL Mr Westway 200MConsignor: Lundago Livestock & Gardner LivestockBuyer: Rock Star Cattle Co.
Lot 26A- RF Flirt 415B $26,000.00S: SVS Captain Morgan 111ZDS: Kenco/MF Powerline 204LConsignor: Rancier FarmsBuyer: Muirhead Cattle Co & Canadian Donors
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageOpen Heifers 36 $540,500.00 $15,014.00Bred Heifers 14 $184,500.00 $13,179.00
Sale Total 50 $725,000.00 $14,500.00
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Transcon’s Ultimate Red & Black SimmentalBull & Female Sale
Red Deer, ABDecember 21, 2014
Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.
Lot 67- CMS Sunfl ower 408B $15,000.00S: MAF R Horizon 7YDS: Virginia Red TexasConsignor: Czech-Mate LivestockBuyer: Brianna Kimmel
Lot 61- SSP Sheza 4100B $9,250.00S: RF Torque 6WDS: Drifting “M” Rush 38PConsignor: Sevcik Simmental RanchBuyer: William Bradford
Lot 62- BLI Breeze 406B $7,750.00S: KOP Revolver 116ZDS: LFE Dreaming Red 503SConsignor: Clay SimmentalsBuyer: Hoegl Livestock Ltd.
Lot 88- Harvie Ms Pepsi 3B $7,500.00S: SHS Enticer P1BDS: LFE BS Lewis 322UConsignor: Harvie Ranching & Cale ToewsBuyer: Kyle Dodgson
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageYearling Heifers 28 $185,400.00 $6,621.00Bred Heifers 17 $142,800.00 $8,400.00
Sale Total 50 $328,200.00 $7,293.00
High Selling Lots
Lot 66- CMS Zaila 409B $31,000.00S: MAF R Horizon 7YDS: LCHMN Bodybuilder 7303FConsignor: Czech-Mate LivestockBuyer: Rand-Mar Management & Farms Ltd.
Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood SImmental SaleRed Deer, AB
December 21, 2014Auctioneer: Don Oberg
Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.
High Selling Lots Lot 10- JNR’s Philosophy $40,000.00S: JNR’S SaltonDS: LS Legacy M565Consignor: JNR FarmsBuyer: Crossroad Farms
Lot 9- JNR’s Warrior $12,500.00S: GGT Willy Joe 64YDS: Porter’s Reserve 20RConsignor: JNR FarmsBuyer: Ricochet Stock Farms
Lot 5- Bee Rieda 309A $31,000.00S: Crossroad Radium 789UDS: Anchor D Viper 103WConsignor: Beechinor Bros. SimmentalsBuyer: Starwest Farms
Lot 3- Bee Glitter 329A $18,000.00S: Anchor D Viper 103W DS: Beech Bros Udaman 401UConsignor: Beechinor Bros. SimmentalsBuyer: Cherry Creek Simmentals
Lot 39- Eagle Ridge Arietta 30A $17,000.00S: Champs BravoDS: Anchor “T” Impact 2HConsignor: Eagle-Ridge SimmentalsBuyer: EDN Simmentals
Sale Summary Lots Gross Average
Yearling Heifers 13 $78,300.00 $6,023.00Bred Heifers 29 $293,250.00 $10,112.00Yearling Bulls 2 $52,500.00 $26,250.00
Sale Total 44 $424,050.00 $9,638.00
20th Annual Checkers PurebredSimmental Sale
Ponoka, ABDecember 20, 2014
Auctioneer: Steve DorranSale Management: Bouchard Livestock International
High Selling Lots Lot 5- LRX Ms Blaze 56B $23,000.00S: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111XDS: Erixon Red RustlerConsignor: Robb Farms Ltd.Buyer: Maxwell Simmentals
Lot 2- LRX Ms Black 30A $20,500.00S: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111XDS: SGCC Red Stabilizer 9SConsignor: Robb Farms Ltd.Buyer: Charian Farms
Lot 7- RJY Chrome 6B $20,000.00S: LRX Blaze 55ZDS: Wheatland Bull 468PConsignor: High Country Cattle ServicesBuyer: Flying F Ranch
Lot 28- COLB Sequoia 81B $15,500.00S: WFL Identity 23XDS: IPU Revolution 172UConsignor: Willow Creek SimmentalsBuyer: Lawnview Simmentals
Lot 32- Swan Lake Loaded 99A $13,000.00S: Remington Lock N Load 54UDS: TNT Power Surge T404Consignor: Swan Lake FarmsBuyer: Seven M Livestock
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageOpen Heifers 22 $158,150.00 $7,188.00Bred Heifers 9 $107,000.00 $11,888.00Yearling Bulls 3 $40,500.00 $13,500.00Embryo Lots $15,900.00Semen Lots $49,255.00Sale Total 42 $370,805.00 $8,828.00
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New Years Resolution Frozen Genetic SaleVolume IIIRed Deer, AB
December 31, 2014Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran
Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Serivces
Lot 7- Simmental Flush $6,750.00Rust Miss Sadie 287ZConsignor: Rust Mountain View/Canadian DonorsBuyer: Meadow Acres Farms
Lot 10- Simmental Embryos $3,800.00/embryoS: SVS Captain MorganD: RF Certainly Flirtin 202ZConsignor: Rancier Farms/Westman Land & CattleBuyer: WLB Livestock
Lot 9A- Simmental Embryos $2,800.00/embryoS: Wheatland StoutD: RF Flirtin For Certain 37UConsignor: Rancier Farms/Reays UnlimitedBuyer: Danny Hansen
Lot 35- Simmental Semen $700.00/doseJF MilestoneConsignor: Canadian SiresBuyer: Pat Taber
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageSimmental Flush 2 $15,250.00 $7,625.00Simmental Semen 14 $37,970.00 $2,712.00Simmental Embryos 17 $154,800.00 $9,106.00Fullblood Semen 3 $9,000.00 $3,000.00Simm/Angus Flush 1 $5,500.00 $5,500.00Simm/Angus Embryo 1 $3,200.00 $3,200.00Sale Total 63 $367,595.00 $5,835.00
High Selling Lots Lot 6- Simmental Flush $8,500.00Cen Miss Red Rush 439RConsignor: Lundago Livestock/Gardner Livestock/Beshears SimmentalsBuyer: Lundago Livestock
Black Sands Cattle Co. Compelte Dispersal SaleVirden, MB
December 22, 2014Auctioneer: Steve Dorran
Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services
Lot 131- Blacksand Sue 21A $27,000.00S: Erixon Power Play 102YDS: Springcreek Liner 104ABuyer: Springcreek Simmentals
Lot 130- Blacksand Linnette 942W $26,000.00S: Springcreek Liner 104SDS: SV Stew E715Buyer: Black Gold Simmentals
Lot 60- Blacksand Sadie 4Z $25,000.00S: Hart All In W382DS: Spring Creek Liner 104SBuyer: Rancier Farms & Canadian Donors
Lot 3- Blacksand Linette 834U $23,000.00S: Springcreek Liner 104SDS: SRS Black Attack L 1079Buyer: JP Cattle
Sale Summary Lots Gross AverageBred Heifers 45 $394,750.00 $8,772.00Bred Cows 78 $740,000.00 $9,487.00Heifer Calves 32 $190,500.00 $5,953.00Pregnant Recips 25 $150,250.00 $6,010.00Commercial Bred 7 $24,950.00 $3,564.00Herd Sires 1 $22,000.00 $22,000.00
Sale Total 188 $1,522,450.00 $8,098.00Semen 29 $47,900.00 $1,651.73Embryos 10 $34,000.00 $3,400.00
Sale Total 227 $1,604.350.00 $7,067.62
2014 Sale Summary Spring 2014 Sales Reported: 65
Summary Lots Gross AverageYearling Bulls 3,104 $17,323,768.00 $5,581.00Extra Age Bulls 397 $1,601,840.00 $5,393.00Total Bulls 3,501 $18,925,608.00 $5,406.00Open Heifers 382 $1,064,555.00 $2,787.00Commercial Heifers 62 $91,265.00 $1,472.00
Fall 2014 Sales Reported: 27
Summary Lots Gross AverageBulls Calves 14 $50,200.00 $3,585,71Yearling Bulls 41 $44,950.00 $10,852.44Extra Age Bulls 14 $159,250.00 $11,375.00Bred Heifers 770 $4,892,748.00 $6,354.22Open Heifers 331 $2,129,800.00 $6,434.44Bred Cows 184 $1,266,400.00 $6,882.61Cow/Calf Pairs 149 $894,375.00 $6,002.52Pick of Herd 1 $8,750.00 $8,750.00Hybrid Heifers 18 $72,050.00 $4,002.78Commercial Cows 10 $33,350.00 $3,335.00Preg Recips 40 $233,450.00 $5,836.25Sales Total 1572 $10,185.323.00 $6,479.21Flushes 7 $32,950.00 $4,707.14Semen Lots 54 $189,625.00 $3,511.57Embryo Lots 35 $194,350.00 $5,552.86
Total Simmental Animals Sold in 2014 Total Sales reported 92 Total Lots Gross Average 5,517 $30,266,751.00 $5,486.00Note: Reporting of only those sales reports submitted to the Simmental Country. This does not include on-farm sales.
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FebruaryFeb. 7 Springer Simmentals Sale of Value Based Genetics, Decorah, IowaFeb. 8 Hartman Cattle Company Simmental Bull Sale, Tecumseth, NEFeb. 10 Bata Bros. / Olafson Bros. Joint Simmental Production Sale, Rugby, NDFeb. 12 Janzen Ranches 22nd Annual Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale, Rosemary, ABFeb. 13 16th Annual Genetic Edge Bull Sale, Rimbey, ABFeb. 13 M&J Farms Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, Russel, MBFeb. 13 TNT Simmental 30th Annual Genetic Explosion Sale, Almont, NDFeb. 14 Kenner Simmental Ranch Bull Sale, Leeds, NDFeb. 14 Soderglen Ranch Select Bull Sale, Airdrie, ABFeb. 15 Diamond M Ranch 3rd Annual Bull Sale, Estevan, SKFeb. 16 Rendezvous Farms “Holiday Monday” 11th Annual Simmental Bull and Female Sale, Ste. Rose du Lac, MBFeb. 17 Jeans & Genetics Simmental Bull Sale, Ponoka, ABFeb. 18 Young Guns & Guests Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Wainwright, ABFeb. 19 M&J Farms Simmental and Angus Bull and Female Sale, Russell, MBFeb. 20 26th Mader Ranches Bull & Female Sale, Carstairs, ABFeb. 21 Double Bar D Best of Both Worlds Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale, Grenfell, SKFeb. 21 Circle G Simmentals/Angus, P & H Ranching Co, & Alkali Lake Angus Bull Sale, Innisfail, ABFeb. 21 Timberlind Auctions 7th Annual Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Buck Creek, ABFeb. 21 Annual St. Martin Bull Test Station Sale, St. Martin QCFeb. 22 Bonchuk Farms Annual Bull Sale, Virden, MBFeb. 23 Select Opportunity Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Olds, ABFeb. 23-28 Bar 5 Farms Online Bull & Female Spring Production Sale, www.cattleinmotion.comFeb. 24 Rainalta Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Brooks, ABFeb. 25 9th Annual Crossroad Farms Bull Sale, Shell Lake, SKFeb. 26 10th Annual Robb Hoegl Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SKFeb. 26 Bull Rush Bull Sale, Rimbey, ABFeb. 27 Lone Stone Farms Simmental & Red Angus Bull & Female Sale, Westlock, ABFeb. 28 Lewis Farms 30th Annual Bull Sale , Spruce Grove, AB
MarchMar. 1 PRO-CHAR 4th Annual Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Glenevis, ABMar. 2 Simmental Summit 3rd Annual Bull & Female Sale, Bentley, ABMar. 2 13th Annual Muirhead Cattle Co. Simmental Bull Sale, Shellbrook, SKMar. 4 Erixon Simmentals Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon, SKMar. 4 20th Anniversary Herd Master Bull Sale, Camrose, ABMar. 5 11th Annual Pheasantdale Bull & Female Sale, Balcarres, SKMar. 6 LaBatte Simmentals with guest Meadow Acres Farm, 35th Annual Bull and Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SKMar. 6 10th Annual Bullfest Sale, Camrose, ABMar. 6 Chittick Family Bull Sale, Mayerthorpe, ABMar. 7 21st Annual McMillen Ranching Production Sale, Carievale, SKMar. 7 MCG Simmentals and RACK Red Angus Bull and Female Sale, Stavely, ABMar. 7 Mappin Simmentals 10th Annual Bull Sale DCTC, Veteran, ABMar. 7 O Double E Simmental Sale, Beaverlodge, AB
Mar. 7 Westgold Farms 7th Annual Bull Sale, Vermillion, ABMar. 7 Lockhart Valley / Beagle Simmentals Bull Sale, Rimbey, ABMar. 8 15th Annual R Plus Bull Sale, Estevan, SKMar. 9 Ashworth Farm and Ranch Simmental Sale, Oungre, SKMar. 9 Fallen Timber Farms Spring Select, Dawson Creek, BCMar. 9 Bull Spectrum Simmental Sale, Innisfail, ABMar. 9 Severtson Land & Cattle with guest consignor Trendsetter Livestock, Innisfail, ABMar. 10 Built Right Bull Sale, Provost, ABMar. 10 Harvie Ranching 6th Annual Bull Sale, Olds, ABMar. 11 Mar Mac Farms and Guests Annual Bull Sale, Brandon, MBMar. 11 Skor Simmentals Red & Black Bull Sale, Camrose, ABMar. 11 25th Anniversary Sunny Valley Simmentals Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon, SKMar. 11 8th Annual PowerPak Bull Sale, Fort MacLeod, ABMar. 12 In Pursuit of Perfection Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, Moosomin, SKMar. 12 12th Annual Westway & Deeg Annual Bull Sale, Olds, ABMar. 13 Northern Classic Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Grande Prairie, ABMar. 14 4th Annual Vente des taureaux Synergie Bull Sale, Ste. Sophie de Levrard, PQMar. 14 Ranchlands Simmental and Red Angus Bull Sale, Stavely, ABMar. 14 Next Generation Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SKMar. 14 Swantewitt Simmentals Annual Bull & Heifer Sale, Mayerthorpe, ABMar. 14 Place Your Bets Bull Sale, Veteran, ABMar. 15 Rebels of the West Angus & Simmental Bull Sale, Virden, MBMar. 16 Genetic Source Simmental Bull Sale, Brandon, MBMar. 16 South-Sask Simmental Bull and Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SKMar. 16 Genetic Legacy Bull Sale, Billings, MTMar. 17 Prairie Partners Bull & Female Sale, Killarney, MBMar. 17 Kuntz - Stoughton - McIntosh - SAJ Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SKMar. 17 15th Annual On Target Bull & Female Sale, Barrhead, ABMar. 18 Transcon’s Premium Beef Simmental Bull Sale, Neepawa, MBMar. 18 Adair Ranch Bull Sale, Provost, ABMar. 19 Get A Grip Angus & Simmental Sale, Forestburg, ABMar. 20 Family Tradition Charolais and Simmental Bull Sale, Dropmore, MBMar. 20 Porter Ranches Bull Sale, Stoney Plain, ABMar. 20 Casaloma Classic Bull Sale, Prince Albert, SKMar. 21 Ferme Gagnon Annual Bull Sale, Cheneville, PQMar. 21 12th Annual Highland Stock Farms Bull Sale, High River, ABMar. 21 9th Annual Proudly Western Bull Sale, Whitewood, SKMar. 23 Kick Off To Spring Bull Sale, Hartney, MBMar. 23 Maple Lake Stock Farm Bull Sale, Grand Clairiere, MBMar. 23 Transcon’s Red Deer Simmental Bull Sale, Red Deer, ABMar. 23 11th Annual Butts, Gutts & Nuts Simmental Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SKMar. 24 WLB Livestock 11th Annual Simmental and Hereford Bull Sale, Douglas, MBMar. 24 19th Annual U2 Ranch Bull & Female Sale, High River, ABMar. 24 City View Simmentals 5th Annual Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK
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DID YOU KNOW...
THE HERD LETTER FOR 2015 IS “C”GENOTyPE TEST REquIREMENTS
As decided by the CSA board of directors and effective January 1, 2015 all Simmental sires are required to be genotyped using a minimum 50K SNP panel. Natural Service Sires will now require the same level of genotype testing as AI sires who have had this requirement since November of 2012. This is a higher density, more informative panel that will add value to the Simmental genetic evaluation. All donor females continue to require a 50K test.
If you have any questions, please contact the CSA office toll free at 1-866-860-6051 or 403-250-7979.
GENOTyPING TuRNAROuND TIMEIn preparation for the upcoming bull sale season, members are reminded of the need to allow a minimum 4 week turnaround time from the time they send the samples to the lab for genotyping until they receive results.
MANDATORy IDENTIFICATION Under the Animal Pedigree Act, and per CSA by-laws, it is mandatory that all Simmental animals be identified with an ear tattoo in order to be eligible for registration in the CSA Herd Book. It is the responsibility of all CSA members to ensure that all Simmentals sold as registered animals are legibly tattooed and that the tattoo corresponds with the animal’s registration paper. Any member who contravenes a By-law of the Association relating to the individual identification of animals may be expelled or suspended and in accordance with section 61 of the Animal Pedigree Act may be denied the right to have registered or to transfer the ownership of the cattle.
CSA BOARD MEETINGThe CSA Board of Directors will be meeting in Calgary on March 23 – 24, 2015. The Breed Improvement and Promotions Committees will also be meeting during these days. If you have items of breed improvement or promotion nature or question, please feel free to contact the CSA President, Kelly Ashworth, BIC Chair, Wes Mack or Promotions Chair, Lacey Fisher.
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Mar. 25 Transcon’s 20th Annual Advantage Bull Sale - Simmental, Charolais, Red Angus, Saskatoon, SK Mar. 26 Wheatland Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Bienfait, SK Mar. 27 Rust Mountain View Ranch “Ace in the Hole” Bull Sale, Turtle Lake, ND Mar. 28 Transcon’s Mountainview Bull Sale - Simmental, Charolais, Polled Hereford, Red Angus, Innisfail, ABMar. 28 1st Annual Select Bull Sale & Guests, Saint Sylvestre, QCMar. 28 IRCC 2015 Bull Sale, Indian River, ONMar. 29 The Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, Yorkton, SKMar. 30 Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale, Beaverlodge, ABMar. 30 Southwest Showcase Simmental Bull Sale, Swift Current, SKMar. 31 MFR 5th Annual Genetic Destination Bull Sale, Grenfell, SKMar. 31 19th Annual U2 Ranch Bull & Female Sale, High River, ABMar .31 Early Sunset Ranch “Only The Good Ones Sell” Production Sale, Edam, SK
AprilApr. 4 Best Bet Bull Sale, Williams Lake, BCApr. 4 North East Source Bull Sale, Tisdale, SKApr. 4 1st Annual Midwestern Ont Angus & Simmental Bull Sale, Hanover, ONApr. 7 Pursuit of Excellence Bull Sale, Sedley, SKApr. 9 Transcon’s Winnipeg Simmental Bull Sale, Winnipeg, MB
Apr. 9 Daines All Black Bull Sale, Innisfail, ABApr. 11 Transcon’s Cattle Country Charolais and Simmental Bull Sale, Neepawa, MBApr. 11 40th Annual Six Mile Ranch Bull Sale, Fir Mountain, SK
MayMay.16 Timberlind Auctions Spring Truck & Machinery Consignment Sale, Buck Creek, AB
JuneJune 23-24 TBar Invitational Golf Tournament, Saskatoon, SK
JulyJuly 2-5 Quebec YCSA Classic, Brome, PQJuly 23-26 Alberta YCSA Wildrose Classic, Lacombe, ABJuly 29 - Aug. 1 Saskatchewan YCSA Classic, Prince Albert SKJuly 30 - Aug. 2 Canadian Simmental Association Annual Conference & YCSA National Classic, Lindsay, ONJuly 31- Aug. 2 Manitoba Junior Beef, Neepawa, MB
AugustAug. 27-28 Maritime YCSA Classic , Truro, NB
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CSA ExecutivePresidentKelly AshworthOungre, SKP: (306) 456-2749C: (306) [email protected]
First Vice-President John SullivanKazabazua, PQP/F: (819) [email protected]
Second Vice-President Lacey FisherAmherst, NSP: (902) 661-0766C: (902) [email protected]
CSA DirectorsRandy MaderCarstairs, ABP/F: (403) 337-2928C: (403) [email protected]
Wes MackEstevan, SK P: (306) 634-4410 C: (306) 421-1853 [email protected]
Blair McRaeBrandon, MBP: (204) 728-3058C: (204) [email protected]
Maureen Mappin-SmithByemoor, AB P: (403) 579-2175C: (403) [email protected]
Lee McMillenCarievale, SKP: (306) 928-4820C: (306) [email protected]
David MillinerDundalk, ON P: (519) 923-9188C: (519) [email protected]
Provincial AssociationsBritish ColumbiaPresident Lorne WebsterAbbotsford, BCP/F: (604) 823-6797 Secretary: Jan WisseP: (604) 794-3684 AlbertaPresidentRyley MaderCarstairs, AB P: (403) [email protected] Office ContactHeather SaucierAirdrie, AB P: (403) 861-6352F: (403) [email protected] / FieldpersonChuck Groeneveld High River, ABP: (403) [email protected]
SaskatchewanPresident Dave ErixonClavet, SK P: (306) 270-2893Secretary: Carolyn McCormackP: (306) [email protected]
ManitobaPresident Everett OlsonRapid City, MBP/: (204) [email protected]: Donalee Jones P: (204) 529-2444Email: [email protected]
Ontario President Tina HiddinkBloomfield, ON P: (613) 399-3239 [email protected]
QuebecPrésident Rosaire Cote.La Presentation, PQP: (450) 796-5914Secretaire: Sandra BerthiaumeSaint-Garmain, QCP/F (819) [email protected]
MaritimesPresident Don GodfreyMeadow Bank, PEI P: (902) 566-3613Secretary: Ralph TaylorP/F: (902) 895-2117
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ABC Cattle Co. ............................................................. 87Adair Ranch .................................................................. 81Afri-Can Simmentals ..................................................... 84Alameda Agencies Ltd. ................................................. 90Alliance Simmental Farms ............................................ 85Alta Genetics ................................................................ 91Anchor D Ranch ........................................................... 81Applecross .................................................................... 81Arrow Creek Simmentals .............................................. 40Ashworth Farm & Ranch Ltd. ................................. 34, 87Aumack Simmentals ..................................................... 87Bar 5 Farms Ltd. ....................................................... 9, 85Circle 3 Genetics .......................................................... 85Bar CL Livestock........................................................... 81Beagle Simmentals ................................................. 31, 81Beechinor Bros. ............................................................ 81Big Johnson Charolais .................................................. 35Big Rock Simmentals ................................................... 84Black Gold Simmental Ltd. ........................................... 39Black River Farms ........................................................ 85BlackSand Cattle Company .............................. 23, 24, 84Blushrose Simmental Farm .......................................... 87Bohrson Marketing Services ..................... IFC, 19, 36, 91Bonchuk Farms ............................................................ 84Bouchard Livestock International ......................................................................... IFC, 3, 4, 5, 19, 34, 38, 40, 50, 91Boundary Ranch ..................................................... 50, 51Bova-Tech Ltd. .............................................................. 91Bow Valley Genetics ..................................................... 91BS Ranch ..................................................................... 81Canadian Bull Congress ............................................... 90Canadian Cattlemen ..................................................... 90Canadian Farm Insurance Corp. .................................. 90Carey, Brent .................................................................. 90Casaloma Cattle Company ..................................... 45, 87Circle G Simmentals & Angus ...................................... 81City View Simmentals ................................................... 87Clearwater Simmentals ................................................ 81Cotton & Associates ....................................................... 7Coulee Crossing Cattle Company ................................ 27Crimson Tide Flechvieh ................................................ 86CRM Simmentals .......................................................... 41Crocus Simmentals ...................................................... 50Crossroad Farms .......................................................... 88Curtis Simmentals ........................................................ 27Czech-Mate Livestock ............................................ 33, 81Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd. ....................... 91Deeg simmental ............................................................ 81Destiny Simmentals ...................................................... 86Diamond T Simmentals ................................................ 81DLMS ...................................................................... 38, 41Dodge ........................................................................... 96Don Heggie Simmentals ............................................... 81Donovandale Simmentals ............................................. 86Dora Lee Genetics ........................................................ 86Dorran Marketing Inc. ................................................... 90Dorran, Steve ............................................................... 90Double Bar D Farms ............................................. IFC, 88Double G Simmentals ................................................... 88Downey Farms ....................................................... 40, 85DP Sales Management ................................................. 91Dunc’s Cattle Co. .......................................................... 86Dwayann Simmentals ................................................... 86Eagle-Ridge Simmentals .............................................. 81Early Sunset Ranch ...................................................... 52East Poplar Simmentals ............................................... 88Edge, Dean ................................................................... 90EDN Simmentals .................................................... 50, 88Elm Tree Farms ............................................................ 86Erixon Simmentals ........................................................ 88Excel Livestock ............................................................. 87Fallen Timber Farms..................................................... 84
Ferme Gagnon Farm .............................................. 48, 87Ferme Saro Farm ......................................................... 87Foxy Lady Cattle Company .......................................... 44Genex Cooperative, Inc. ................................... 14, 55, 91GJR Simmentals ........................................................... 88Grant Rolston Photography Ltd. ................................... 90Gravandale Simmentals ............................................... 86Grinalta Farms .............................................................. 81H.S. Knill Company Ltd. ............................................... 90Hairy Hill Cattle Co. ...................................................... 81Hallridge Simmentals .................................................... 86Hanna Simmentals ................................................. 13, 81Harvie Ranching ........................................................... 82Hayes Ranch .................................................................. 7High Bluff Stock Farm ................................................... 85High Country Cattle Services ....................................... 82Hi-Tech Farms .............................................................. 86Hoegl Livestock ............................................................ 88Hudson Pines ................................................................. 7Indian River Cattle Co. ................................................. 86Janzen Brogan Embryo ................................................ 91Janzen Ranches ........................................................... 82Jaydawn Farms ............................................................ 38Jetstream Livestock ...................................................... 86JNR Farms ................................................................... 82Johnson Stock Farms ................................................... 28JP Cattle Co. ................................................................ 28Keatoa Meadow Simmentals ........................................ 82Kin Kin Cattle Co. ......................................................... 82Kindred spirit Cattle ...................................................... 27Kopp Farms .................................................................. 85Kuntz Simmental Farm ................................................. 88LaBatte Simmentals .................................... 18, 19,21, 88Lazy Bar-B Simmentals ................................................ 88Lazy S Ranch Inc. ........................................................ 82Lewis Farms ...................................................... 6, 82, BCLittle Willow Creek Ranch ............................................. 88Lobster Point Farms ..................................................... 85Lockhart Valley Simmentals ......................................... 31Lone Stone Farms ........................................................ 82M & J Farms ................................................................. 85M & R Cattle Co. ............................................... 12, 13, 82MacKenzie Cattle Company ......................................... 82Mader Ranches ............................................................ 82Maple Key Farm ........................................................... 86Mappin Simmentals ...................................................... 82Mar Mac Farms ............................................................ 85Masterfeeds ............................................................ 11, 89Maxwell Simmentals ......................................... 16, 17, 82McCormack Family Ranch ..................................... 53, 88MCG Simmentals ......................................................... 82McIntosh Livestock ....................................................... 88McManus Simmentals .................................................. 85McMillen Ranching Ltd. .......................................... 32, 88Meadow Acres Farms ................................. 18, 20, 21, 88MI Simmentals .............................................................. 82Mitchell Cattle Co. ........................................................ 84More Bros. Simmentals ................................................ 40Muellers Nossa Terra .................................................... 87Muirhead Cattle Co. ...................................................... 89New Holland ................................................................... 1North Hill Simmentals ................................................... 82O Double E Simmentals ............................................... 82O’Brien Farms .............................................................. 86O’Grady Steel ............................................................... 89Okotoks Fleckvieh Embryo Group ................................ 83Optimal Bovines Inc. ..................................................... 41Oslanski Simmental Farms ........................................... 83Outlaw Cattle Co. ......................................................... 54Parkhill Ranches ........................................................... 83Parview Stock Farms .................................................... 83Pearson Simmentals .................................................... 83
Pederson Livestock ...................................................... 35Perkin Land & Cattle Co. .............................................. 37Pheasantdale Simmentals ............................................ 89Phillips Farms ............................................................... 89Pine Creek Simmentals ................................................ 83Pizzey Simmentals ....................................................... 44Porter Ranches ............................................................. 83Prairie Wind Farms Ltd. ................................................ 28ProRich Seeds .............................................................. 86Rainalta ....................................................................... 83Rancier Farms ........................................................ 15, 83Rattray Livestock .......................................................... 83Rendezvous Farms ...................................................... 85Riskan Hope Farm ........................................................ 27River Point Cattle Co. ................................................... 86Riverbank Farm ............................................................ 85Robb Farms .................................................................. 89Robson Acres ............................................................... 86Roenda Stock Farms .................................................... 40Rust Mountain View Ranch .......................................... 30SAJ Simmentals ........................................................... 89Saugeen Acres ............................................................. 83Schatz Simmentals ....................................................... 83Scissors Creek Cattle Co. ............................................ 28Semex Beef .................................................................. 57SIBL Simmentals .......................................................... 41Silver Top Simmentals .................................................. 31Simmeron Fleckvieh Simmentals ................................. 83Skeels, Dan .................................................................. 90Skor Simmentals .......................................................... 83Southpaw Cattle Company ........................................... 83Spring Creek Simmentals ....................................... 25, 89Spring Lake Simmentals ............................................... 83Starwest Farms ...................................................... 49, 84Steen Agencies ............................................................. 90Stewart Simmentals ...................................................... 87Stock, Mark ................................................................... 90Stockmens Insurance ................................................... 90Stone Simmentals ........................................................ 83Stoughton Farms .......................................................... 89Sullivan simmentals ...................................................... 87Sun Rise Simmentals ....................................... 28, 47, 89Sun Star Simmentals .................................................... 83Sunny Valley Simmentals ............................................. 36Sunny Valley Simmentals ............................................. 89Swan Lake Farms ................................................. 89, IBCSwantewitt Simmentals ................................................ 84T Bar C Cattle Company .................... IFC, 27, 28, 29, 91The Register ................................................................. 89Timberland Auctions ..................................................... 90Todd Simmentals .......................................................... 87Transcon Livestock Corp. ................... 19, 33, 49, 91, IBCTrevor’s Cowpix ............................................................ 90Triple Rose Simmentals................................................ 87Tryon Simmentals ......................................................... 85TSN Livestock ........................................................ 40, 85Twin Brae Simmentals .................................................. 85Twin Butte Simmentals ................................................. 84Tymarc Livestock .......................................................... 84Virginia Ranch .............................................................. 84W2 Farms ..................................................................... 89Weldehaven Farms ...................................................... 87Wells’ Crossing Cattle Company .................................. 84Westway Farms Ltd. ..................................................... 84Wheatland Cattle Co. ................................................... 29Wild Oak Farms ............................................................ 87Windy Knoll Farm ......................................................... 85WJ Simmentals ....................................................... 35, 84Wolfe Farms ................................................................. 84Wolfe’s Flechvieh.......................................................... 84Wyvern Cattle Co. Ltd. ................................................. 56XRC Simmentals .......................................................... 89X-T Simmentals ............................................................ 50
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