The Maine Mail Spring 2024

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SPRING 2024 VOLUME 14 ISSUE 1

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CANADIAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION Canadian Maine-Anjou Association

CMAA Board of Directors

5160 Skyline Way NE Calgary, Alberta Canada T2E 6V1 phone: 403.291.7077 fax: 403.291.0274 email: cmaa@maine-anjou.ca maine-anjou.ca

VICE PRESIDENT Jordan Retzlaff

PRESIDENT Josie Pashulka SECRETARY Patrick Johnston TREASURER Stuart Byman DIRECTOR Justin VanDeWoestyne DIRECTOR Myles Hansen DIRECTOR Dave Perry DIRECTOR Ron Gilbert

Photo By Vandy Cattle

CMAA Staff

Herd Book & Data Services Ciara Mattheis

Office Hours

Tuesday & Wednesday 7am - 4pm

Publications Mail Agreement No. 44000520

contents

BREEDER SPOTLIGHT

Daines Cattle & O’Niell Livestock - Long time Maine-Anjou breeders growing thier numbers of a breed they feel offers a lot to the commercial industry

Photo By Vandy Cattle

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CMAA Presidents Report ..................................................... 4 Herd Book & Data Services Report ...................................... 6 CMAA Board of Directors .................................................... 8 Junior Report ...................................................................... 10 Junior Scholarship Recipients ..............................................12 Kristine Smith Obituary ...................................................... 14 CCA President’s Report .....................................................20 Alberta Provincial Report ................................................... 22 Saskatchewan Provincial Report ......................................... 22 Ontario Provincial Report ................................................... 23 Canadian Beef Breeds Council Report.................................24 Douglas Bull Test Report .................................................... 26 Sales Reports ...................................................................... 28 Show Report ....................................................................... 29 Maine Sales ......................................................................... 36 Advertiser’s Index .............................................................. 37

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presidents report W

elcome to spring 2024 Maine Mail, it’s a great honor to have become the CMAA president and what an exciting time to be a Maine enthusiast and cattle producer.

Becoming the CMAA president is a task I will not take lightly having been on the board since 2017 and a Maine Anjou breeder since 1981.

We as an association need to thank Stu Byman for his guidance over the last several years.

The fall of 2023 saw record calf sale prices and now we see those prices once again climbing and that should make for an exciting bull sale season that is really gearing up this week. Theres never been a better time to go select your next herd sire and this year there are more Maine Genetics Bull sales then ever before in this decade. We thank the progressive breeders that have supported this magazine with their advertising and encourage you to support the magazine.

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Josie Pashulka 2024 is already shaping up to being a great year with the breed-it seems every week new memberships are being applied for and new juniors are interested in Maine Anjou genetics.

This past fall show season saw an increase in Maine Anjou cattle in the barns, some terrific sales and a big thank you goes out to those working to promote Maine genetics at shows and sales.

This spring as you progress through your calving season, possibly pursue a new Maine Bull purchase look to support the CMAA breeders we have across the country. The fall of 2024 will have an exciting line up of shows and sales once again, one of the highlights will be the 50 th Anniversary of Farmfair International and the hosting of the National Maine Anjou Show. Consider venturing out this summer to see and visit with other CMAA breeders.

Wishing you much success with calving and bull sales.

Sincerely, Josie Pashulka

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herd book & data services report

Photo By Top Stock taken at Rosewood Colony

Ciara Mattheis

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his past year has been a year of high prices across the cattle markets which we hope to see continue into 2024 for our producers. Manie genetics are in demand and the Maine influence animals are exceling at auction marts and feedlots across Canada and the US.

On behalf of the board of directors, I am happy to announce there was once again an incentive raffle for those who have renewed their memberships by February 14th. All paid memberships will be entered in the draw which will take place on February 20th for a sale credit to the lucky winner to be applied for the purchase of an animal from any Active Canadian Member. Annual memberships will be entered for the chance to win $1000 and Junior Members the chance at $500 in sale credits. Good luck to all!

This is another reminder about the potential of nonqualified semen for Canada being used. All semen that is brought into Canada requires a CFIA permit, and all semen needs to be CSS-qualified to be imported into Canada.

We will be working together amongst breed associations and CFIA to closely monitor the use of foreign genetics as they pertain to qualified use in Canada, and we will be requesting CSS semen codes on those animals in question.

If CSS semen codes cannot be provided, the CMAA will be reaching out to CFIA for confirmation going forward.

Please be diligent and ensure all the necessary information is included to avoid any processing delays.

We remind our members that it is crucial to test any Bulls or Donor Dams with carriers or TH or PHA on their

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pedigree to complete registrations and ensure eligibility of future offspring. TH/PHA tests are $40 and can be ordered through the association at the same time as SNP parentage and require no additional hair to be pulled on the animal.

Effective January 1, 2024, the board has put in place the following motion.

“All bull calves beginning in 2024 will get a conditional black and white certificate noting that TH/ PHA testing is incomplete until which time testing is completed (unless animal is confirmed Free by pedigree). This conditional registration is not transferable or eligible for breeding by natural or AI service until test results are back and Free.

If the animal tests positive, and registration is pursued, all progeny of both sexes must be tested Free to be registered.”

The board made this decision to align more closely with the recommendations of AMAA and based on feedback received from our membership. We hope this will assist in alleviating some of the shortfalls of implementing this program going forward.

We should be proud where our Maine Anjou animals stand in the industry and the quality of animals our association represents whether it be in the show ring, pasture, or feed yard. We need to continue that enthusiasm moving forward and continue encouraging young breeders to take on a Maine or Maine influence project. We look forward to another great year of our Mane-Anjou breeders producing quality seedstock for the cattle industry!

Best regards, Ciara Matthies Director of Herdbook and Data Services

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junior report Josie Pashulka

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t was an exciting year for our Junior CMAA youth with shows being filled to capacity across Canada. The Junior chairperson Josie Pashulka as well as Patrick Johnson and Jordan Retzlaff are excited to make the following Presentations at Agribition.

Points were tabulated from the last year of shows, and we appreciate everyone submitting their show results.

One Purebred heifer had an incredible year Miss Ronsko 60K for Junior Emily Yaremko. This heifer was purchased last year from Blue Sky Maines the Ronskos at this very sale.

Miss Ronsko 60 K is our Junior High Point Champion Female. Emily won or placed in 15 shows with her this past year. Congratulations to Emily on your incredible year.

Our reserve High point show female is a Maintainer Heifer also having had a great year placing at over 12 shows- KMS Iconic Margie 802F 40K owned by Taylor Reid. Taylor purchased this heifer from Katie SongerLucky Springs Farms.

Congratulations girls and we have Honourable mentions to Taylor Reid with Reids Aurora 166J who’s big win was Supreme Commercial Female at Summer Synergy, Emily Yaremko with Carps Kraze as well as Aubrey Fraser and Ethan Yaremko. We will be doing the High Point Award again next year so best wishes to everyone.

Our $500 Essay Scholarship presented to a young Junior who has joined the CMAA recently her own Maines over the last few years. We were excited to present $500 to Brynne Leppa. Brynne we look forward to what you have to offer the breed in the future.

Our last $500 scholarship was the reel/video about Maine cattle. Our winner of this was just weeks away from being aged out of the Junior category and is certainly no stranger to the maine breed having shown Maines since he was 9 years old. Congratulations to Taylor Pashulka.

The Juniors are the life among the breed they hit the road to attend shows across the country. They are the breeds best promoters and the future, we the CMAA thank them for the enthusiasm.

Thank you to everyone for the support of our Junior Maine promotions but mostly thank you to the juniors for your work in promoting the breed.

Josie Pashulka

BULLS WILL BE ON OFFER AT THE

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bull sale

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APRIL 8, 2024

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junior scholarship WINNERS

TWO JUNIOR MAINE ANJOU BREEDERS WIN CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION SCHOLARSHIPS

Maine Anjou junior breeders, Adrian Byman and Kylie Berner both received a Canadian Western Agribition scholarship in 2023. CWA scholarships are a well-known achievement that any youth is honoured to say they’ve been awarded. The scholarships are given out to youth that have a passionate background in agriculture and have previously partaken in Agribition. In total, four scholarships are given out each year and as a breed, we should be extremely proud that two were awarded to these up and coming Maine Anjou breeders. Adrian Byman, from Wadena, SK, received the Canadian Western Agribition Scholarship, and Kylie Berner, from Verwood, SK, received the Barry Andrew Family Award.

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These young females are big upcoming producers in this business, both in agriculture programs at the University of Saskatchewan and a drive in the livestock industry. Adrian and Kylie are active Canadian Maine-Anjou Junior members, breeders, and enthusiasts. Both have shown in the CWA Maine show and proudly represent the Maine breed at many youth shows year round.

Not only are they a part of the CJMAA, Kylie is also board director on the Saskatchewan Maine Anjou Association.

Congratulations ladies on your achievements!

Deep Roots Bull Sale & Added Female Lots

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our condolences to the family of Kristine Smith

KRISTINE SMITH

1946-2024

Kristine Smith, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, at the Red Deer Hospice, Red Deer, AB on February 25, 2024, at the age of 78 years. She was born in Calgary, Alberta on February 13, 1946, to ranchers, Harold and Idene Block of Kathryn, AB, near Dalroy and eventually moving the farm to Standard. Kristine attended Olds College and then the University of Alberta completing her degree in Home Economics. While at university she met Gary Smith of Wimborne, and they were married November 27, 1971. Kristine enjoyed raising their family as partners of Poplar Haven Farms. In 1999, Gary and Kristine established NuHaven Cattle Co. and relocated to Pine Lake, AB. Kristine enjoyed her careers in home economics and events planning for Westerner Park and the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce. She was truly a partner with Gary in his livestock exporting business, looking after things at home and providing sound, thoughtful advice. Kristine was known for her honesty, resiliency, and strong nature, especially while enduring a long battle with cancer. She was known as great a cook, a avid reader, discussing politics, and hosting friends at the fishpond she and Gary built.

Kristine will be forever remembered and sadly missed by her children Guy and Emily Smith, Kelly and Scott Fraser. Her pride and joy were, her grandchildren Brayden, Taylor, and Tilden Smith, Becca, Jillian, and Aubrey Fraser. Her brother Jess Block, sister and brother-in-law Andrea and Walton VanDyke. Her Sisters-in-law Cleo Ross, Donna Bennett, and Annette Smith as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial drop in social will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Summer Synergy Setting Sails scholarship fund through the Olds Regional Exhibition or a charity of your choosing.

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A Big thank you to all those who purchased and expressed interest in our cattle in 2023!

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BREEDER SPOTLIGHT Daines Cattle & O’Niell Livetsock Long time Maine-Anjou breeders growing thier numbers of a breed they feel offers a lot to the commercial industry

“THE PAST FEW YEARS, WE HAVE BEEN STARTING TO GROW OUR MAINE PROGRAM AGAIN. THEY ARE POPULAR WITH OUR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS. THEY ARE A BREED WITH A LOT TO OFFER THE INDUSTRY.”

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE MAINE-ANJOU BREED?

WHAT ANIMAL HAS HAD THE LARGEST IMPACT ON YOUR PROGRAM?

Our family purchased our first Maines in 1982.

Originally, we operated under the name Daines Maines. The past few years, we have been starting to grow our Maine program again. They are popular with our commercial customers. They are a breed with a lot to offer the industry.

We are really excited about the NAGE Kodiak calves. Our first calf crop out of him is just hitting the ground, but they are really cool made and impressive. The RDRL First Time Solution 280G bull has done a nice job for us too. He is working really good in our crossbred program and his calves have awesome vigor. Going back, there is no denying the impact that Smithbuilt, Caesar, Copenhagen and Energizer had – those bulls and the way they worked are a big reason why we are wanting to raise more.

WHICH TRAIT DO YOU VALUE MOST IN YOUR COWHERD? I value a functional producer, a cow that can thrive under real ranch conditions and that produces in a way that makes dollars and cents.

WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A MAINEANJOU BREEDER? We are just getting our Maine program back rolling, but I am proud of what my dad, Grant, and Uncle Michael accomplished while they raised them. I am digging in the bottom of the semen tank and using semen from their proven herd sires. It is always fun to listen to their stories from back in the day, lots to learn from them that’s for sure.

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WHICH DIRECTION DO YOU SEE YOUR PROGRAM GOING IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS? We are planning on continuing to grow this Maine deal. We will continue to raise the Charolais and Simmentals, as well as a few Angus. That’s one of the things that we love about the Maines, they cross so well with all three of those breeds.

We will be offering a set of Maine influenced bulls, along with Charolais, Simmental and Angus bulls in our 29th Daines Cattle & O’Neill Livestock Bull Sale on Thursday, April 4th at the Innisfail Auction Market.

RLD FIRST TIME SOLUTION 280G

NAGE KODIAK 18K

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QUALIT Y FULLBLOOD & HIGH PER CENTAGE MAINE S

RED FOX MAINES PA RT OF THE

STONEY CREEK SIMMENTAL’S BULL SALE

MARCH

30 2024

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BLUESKY MAINE’S ONLINE SALE MARCH 14-15, 2024

Selling yearling & two year old Maine bulls and yearling heifers | Online with DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auctions

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CANADIAN CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

presidents report Nathan Phinney CANADA-US TRADE Our strong advocacy efforts continue with the beef industry’s largest trading partner – the US. CCA was in Washington, DC with Canada’s ag minister, Honourable Lawrence MacAulay in January to meet with key industry, agri-food stakeholders and US officials with goals of strengthening and advancing shared US-Canada priorities. Key topics included ways to reduce trade barriers and the important integrated nature of our beef supply chains. For example, proposed changes in voluntary “Product of USA” labelling regulations for meat and livestock have the potential to restrict trade and disrupt supply chains and both countries need to continue to work collaboratively.

CANADA-UK TRADE CCA has been closely monitoring the progress of trade negotiations between Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) – particularly when it comes to the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). In late January, trade talks broke down between the UK and Canada. While this was disappointing, CCA’s stance is we aren’t saying no to trade. We are saying no to a bad deal for Canadian beef producers.

The Canadian beef industry will continue to oppose the accession of the UK to the Comprehensive and Progressive Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP) until the fundamental

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obstacles to export Canadian beef to the UK are fully addressed. Unfortunately, the UK has shown no indication that it is prepared to fully accept Canada’s food safety system which is widely recognized as one of the finest in the world.

CCA, on behalf of beef producers, is encouraging the Government of Canada to re-examine the UK’s current beef access to Canada in both the Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA) and the CPTPP to ensure fairness and equitable access. It’s not fair to make only one side play by the regulations and we will stand up for our rights to defend a fair deal for producers.

SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS In 2020/21, the Canadian Beef Advisors set a goal to reduce primary production GHG emissions intensity by 33 per cent by 2030, among a suite of other goals to support research, innovation, and technology adoption to support both the environmental and economical sustainability of the sector.

We were pleased to see the positive results of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef’s (CRSB) National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA), which will help our advocacy and communications efforts to support the Canadian beef industry. Key environmental Improvements include a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to produce 1 kg of beef (boneless and consumed) since 2014. This progress is directly attributed to our producers who work hard to sustainably produce the world’s best beef by increasing production efficiencies, reducing the time needed to produce an individual animal, and ultimately reducing the number of resources to produce the same amount of beef.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) approval of 3-Nitrooxypropanol (3NOP) as a new livestock feed ingredient aimed at reducing methane emissions from cattle was welcome news for the industry.

Canadian farmers and ranchers are long-time partners with the environment and manage their land and animals to ensure sustainable and viable operations for the long-term. The approval of 3NOP offers a tremendous opportunity for our industry, particularly within the feedlot sector, to further advance our efforts to reduce methane emissions. This approval algins with the beef industry’s commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship while meeting the need for innovative and practical tools to help reduce GHG emissions in the beef cattle sector.

While the progress mentioned is notable, we still have many issues looming. There are still some things we do not have control over – like the weather – but our producers continue to look for ways to be more efficient and to deliver the highest quality of beef for our domestic and international markets. CCA will be amping up its efforts to share how hard producers across the country are working to benefit our industry’s reputation and competitiveness.

Nathan Phinney CCA President

Photo By Top Stock taken at Deagle Cattle Co.

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NEWS

Alberta

Submitted By Bryan Zimmer

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he The show at Farmfair this fall was a success with a great turn out of people and cattle for the show. It was great to see the number of cattle at the show increase again this year. Congratulations to all of those that took the time to bring the cattle out on the show road this fall.

We have had a very beautiful fall and winter with the milder weather. Although there is concern throughout the province regarding moisture it is always nice to look forward to Spring. Along with Spring planning comes Bull Sale Season. Alberta has quite a few bulls on offer from various breeders. Check out DLMS to find many if not all the sale listing. At the same time, don’t forget

to check out the many Private Treaty Bulls for sale out there too. If you need a bull, please reach out to any of the Alberta Breeders for assistance. Networking helps us all find the breeding stock we are looking for.

Looking a little further into the year, the AMAA is in the early stages of plans to host a sale this fall at Farmfair in conjunction with the National Maine-Anjou show and Farmfair’s 50th Anniversary. The AMMA board is always looking for additional members as well. If becoming a board member interests you or you would like to assist with planning Farmfair show/sale please connect with myself or another board member.

Bryan Zimmer

NEWS

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ow that 2023 is in the books and 2024 is upon us we can look back on the positivity surrounding Maine-Anjou cattle in 2023 and look to build on that in 2024. Agribition once again saw a very strong MaineAnjou show with a lot of great quality cattle in the barn, hats off to all the exhibitors for showcasing your herds so well and making the week a great one! The Maines on the Plains sale was a highlight of Agribition week once again, so many top-quality animals and frozen genetics were consigned and the interest and support of the sale was second to none. Thank you so much to all the consignors for putting such a high-quality group together and to all the bidders and buyers, we thank you for supporting our Maine-Anjou breeders and helping to promote the breed.

The annual Maine Attraction Heifer Calf Jackpot was a wonderful showcase of the diversity that our breed has to offer. The best percentage, purebred and fullblood heifer calves were on display for our judging panel to sort through. Seeing the different ways that Maine-Anjou cattle are being utilized in so many different operations is exciting, and to be able to show others just how many options the breed can offer is

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Submitted By Myles Hansen

just one of many reasons why the Maine Attraction jackpot is a must see.

We are once again looking forward to seeing another strong group of junior members exhibiting MaineAnjou animals at their 4-H and junior shows across the province this spring and summer, remember to reach out to our board if you exhibit a champion or reserve champion at your regional 4-H show as we have prizes for those accomplishments (saskmaineanjou@yahoo. com).

Our board would like to welcome Jordan Retzlaff on as a director with the SMAA, we are excited to have him be a part of the board and work with him as we try to keep the breed’s momentum going. We would like to thank Gary Graham for his years of dedication to the SMAA board and the Maine-Anou breed.

The Canadian Maine Anjou Association AGM is going to be hosted in Saskatchewan this summer so be sure to stay tuned for updates and more information about that once it is available.

Myles Hansen

NEWS

Ontario

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Submitted By Dave Perry

erry Maine Anjou Farms and Gilcroft Farms have Maine Anjou bulls on test in Nova Scotia. Dave and Kim Perry will be flying to New Brunswick and then drive further south to the sale. Ron Gilbert plans to drive his truck and trailer to the sale which is on Saturday April 6th.

Gilcroft Farms also have bulls on test in Manitoba which are also entered in the sale. There have been 2 new full blood bulls introduced to Ontario this spring. Gilcroft purchased a mature bull from Alberta and Bobbie Smith bought a yearling out of Saskatchewan. The CMAA has a sit down meeting in Calgary for the board of directors on April 24th. Dave and Kim Perry plan to fly to Alberta for the meeting and then spend a week visiting breeders and their daughter Kaitlyn who lives in

Grand Prairie. Ron Gilbert is driving his truck and trailer out to the meeting, he will probably make a couple of quick stops at breeders and head back to Ontario by Sunday night. ( he doesn’t sit idle very long on his road trips ) We are starting to plan our summer show circuit and look forward to breeders bringing a good representation of our great breed. We would like to have a summer picnic which would allow breeders some leisure time to socialize and view some Maine breeding stock. The Gilcroft and OMAA fall production sale is scheduled for Saturday December 7th. (DLMS ) Dave Perry

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Driving Change in an Industry Founded on Tradition Sandy Russell

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nited we stand, divided we fall” is a phrase that is often used to inspire collaborative efforts and one that is an important reminder for Canadian beef producers to remember. With ever tightening budgets and limited resources, organizations look to every way possible to eliminate costs and investment in collaborative and innovative projects are often hard to maintain.

Is there really value in working together? Do we really need a unified organization to represent the seedstock sector? As we all look to advance the value of genetic data in the ongoing effort to produce sustainable and profitable beef, now more than ever the investment in membership in unified representation to advance beef cattle genetics is critical.

At CBBC, we believe our diversity is our biggest advantage in the beef cattle industry but it is also our biggest challenge. If we lose our diversity, we lose our advantage. Within our member organizations there are many similarities and many differences. The key to maintaining strong members and driving value is to find efficiencies in managing those things that are similar amongst us all so that we can continue to thrive in our uniqueness. Operating in isolation and trying to independently manage our challenges will only result in fewer and fewer successful organizations within the sector.

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The Canadian Beef Breeds Council’s (CBBC) mandate continues to be to: • support the Canadian seedstock sector by developing partnerships that advance genetic improvement, research extension services, information dissemination and our role in Canada’s National Beef Strategy; • promote Canadian beef cattle genetics both domestically and internationally by identifying market opportunities and facilitating market development; and • advocate on behalf of the Canadian seedstock sector for effective policy, meaningful market access and enhanced competitiveness.

All of which are critically important for all our members, regardless of size and all of which require time and money to advance. When working collaboratively our efforts and resources go much further and all voices at the table are represented.

CBBC held another extremely successful Annual General Meeting in Regina, Saskatchewan during Canadian Western Agribition with over fifty members and industrystakeholders in attendance.

During the meeting the CBBC membership elected new Directors Eddie Marsman, current President of the Canadian Gelbvieh Association and Andy Schuepbach, a current Director of the Canadian Hereford Association to the Board and re-elected for another term Kevin Blair, Marlin Leblanc, Rod McLeod, Scott Severtson and Shawn Wilson. They join currently serving Directors Ken Friesen, Dennis Serhienko, David Sibbald and Brett Wildman to comprise the 2023/24 CBBC Board of Directors.

The awareness of the role that beef cattle genetics and CBBC’s members play in sustainable beef production has increased substantially in recent years. Throughout 2023 CBBC continued to focus on building collaborative partnerships both within the seedstock sector and across the entire beef production chain to advance our vision of being a world leader in developing profitable and sustainable beef cattle genetics.

Driving these advancements is not an easy feat and has been met with challenges as we push to move the needle on collaboration and increasing the value of genetic data within the beef production system.

Change is hard within any industry and especially so in a traditionally independent industry such as beef cattle production. The disruption that the leadership and partners of CBBC have created has not always been met with a warm reception but that has not deterred the leadership from continuing to work to achieve tangible outcomes for Canadian beef cattle breeders and producers. CBBC membership and collaborative partnerships continue to increase and we will remain focused on working with those who believe in the importance of collaboration and the value of data-driven genetic advancements in beef production to capture increased value.

This year represents 30 years since the creation of the Canadian Beef Breeds Council and those past leaders responsible for the creation of CBBC clearly saw value in a collective voice representing the seedstock sector and we believe more than ever that unified representation of the seedstock sector is critical for not only the sector to thrive but the entire beef industry in Canada to thrive.

As we enter our 30th year of operations we will not only be celebrating our past achievements but working with our members and partners to leverage collaborative resources to capture the substantial opportunities that we believe the future holds for Canadian beef cattle genetics both domestically and internationally. More than ever CBBC is looked to as a leader in the Canadian beef industry and we will continue to work to represent our members and partners as effectively and efficiently as possible to assist in securing a sustainable future for Canadian beef cattle breeders and producers.

Sandy Russell Canadian Beef Breeds Council, CEO

Photo: 2023/24 CBBC Board of Directors Back Row: Ken Friesen (Finance Chair), Shawn Wilson (1st Vice Chair), Kevin Blair, Marlin Leblanc (2nd Vice Chair), Eddie Marsman Front Row: Scott Severtson, Sandy Russell (CEO), David Sibbald (Chair) Missing from Photo: Rod McLeod, Andy Schuepbach, Dennis Serhienko, Brett Wildman

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douglas bull test report Submitted by Doug Kerr

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his year`s the Douglas Test Station will mark 60 years of operation. There has been a YouTube video,7 minutes in length, made describing a history and goals of the test station. There is an interview with Ron Batho who consigned cattle here for the first 50 years.

I invite everyone to go to our website www. manitobabulltest.ccom and click on the YouTube button to watch, I`m sure most will find it very interesting. Near the back of the sale catalogue there is written account describing the station`s.

This is not a duplication of the YouTube video and is a good read, pages 57 and 58.

For 2023-2024 99 bulls and48 heifers completed the season. There are 7 breeds represented in bulls and 5 breeds represented in heifers.

This year there are 3 Maine-anjou bulls consigned

by Ron Gilbert from Ontario The Maines tied with Angus bulls for the top average daily gain @ 3.88lbs./day and were 2nd for W/Da at 3.37 lbs./ day. All of Ron`s Bulls are Polled Full Bloods.

The sale will be at the test station Douglas MB Saturday March 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM CDT 17 miles east of Brandon MB on highway#1 and 1/2 mile south on highway #351 There will be 82 yearling bulls 1 two year old bull and 32 heifers offered for sale. If you can`t get to the test station to view the animals there are videos of this year`s offering at www.cattlevids. ca and www.buyagro.com. DLMS will be broadcasting the sale live with internet bidding.

Instructions for viewing and bidding are on page 3 of the catalogue www.dlms ca. Phone orders and bidding will be accepted. Contact Cam Wood Station Manager for more information.

Office 204-763-4696 Cell 204-856-6568 Cam Wood, along with his wife Tracey, became manger at the Douglas Test Station in May-June of 2023.

There are 2 Maine-Anjou heifers in the sale consigned by Badger Hill Maine-Anjou. Both of these heifers are Polled Full Blood and will be in the sale.

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Grand CHAMPION

MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE Junior Stockmans Show 2023

SPELLBOUNDS BOOTYLICIOUS Game On x Data Bank

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sale reports

MAINES ON THE PLAINS SALE

November 22, 2023 Canadian Western Agribition SALE TOTAL $118,125 TO AVERAGE $5812 (Live Lots) & $4175 (Frozen Lots) 15

Live Lots

Gross $87,200

Average $5,813

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Gross $29,225

Average $4,175

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Embryos

Average $800

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Units Semen

Average $209

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IVF Flush

Average $8,000

HIGH SELLING LOTS

Lot A - Junior Fundraiser (Front Cover of The Maine Mail) sold for $1700 to HS Knills Trucking Ltd

Lot 11 - Gustafson Dream 3022L (50% Embryo Interest) consigned by G2 Cattle was sold for $15,000 and purchased by

Wheatland-Michelson Cattle & Waylon VanDeWoestyne.

Lot 14 - CARPS Lady Linda 321L, consigned by Carpathian Land & Livestock was sold for $8000 and purchased by Spellbound Maines.

Lot 8 - BVJV 9151 Utoo 343L, consigned by Byman-Vandy Joint Venture was sold for $7000 and purchased by Taylor Reid.

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show results OLDS FALL CLASSIC SHOW RESULTS

Judge Dennis & Katie Serhienko

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1. RESERVE CHAMPION AOB FEMALE

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Congratulations to Carpathian Land & Livestock

Congratulations to Carpathian Land & Livestock

STOCKAGE ROUNDUP SHOW RESULTS

Judge John & Tammy Dolliver Photography Bella Spur

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1. RESERVE CHAMPION AOB BULL Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co

2. GRAND CHAMPION AOB FEMALE Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co

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Judge Colton Hamilton Photography Showchampions

1. GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU BULL Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co

7. RESERVE CHAMPION MAINE ANJOU HEIFER CALF Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co

2. GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE Congratulations to Carpathian Land & Livestock

8. RESERVE CHAMPION MAINE INFLUENCE FEMALE Congratulations to Carpathian Land & Livestock

3. RESERVE CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU BULL Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co

9. RESERVE CHAMPION MAINE INFLUENCE BULL Congratulations to Carpathian Land & Livestock

4. RESERVE CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE Congratulations to Carpathian Land & Livestock

10. RESERVE CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU YEARLING HEIFER Congratulations to Carpathian Land & Livestock

5. GRAND CHAMPION MAINTAINER BULL Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co

11. CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co

6. GRAND CHAMPION MAINTAINER FEMALE Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co

CANADIAN BULL CONGRESS SHOW RESULTS 1

1. RESERVE CHAMPION SINGLE HEIFER

Congratulations to Carpathian Land & Livestock

JUNIOR HIGH POINT SHOW FEMALE 1

1. JUNIOR HIGH POINT CHAMPION SHOW FEMALE Congratulations to Emily Yaremko

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1. GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU BULL Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co 2. RESERVE CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU BULL Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co 3. GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE Congratulations to Pick 6 4. RESERVE CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co 5. GRAND CHAMPION MAINTAINER BULL Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle 6. CHAMPION MAINTAINER HEIFER CALF Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co 7. CHAMPION MAINE ATTRACTION HEIFER Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co 8. RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE Congratulations to Hansen Livestock 9. RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE Congratulations to Hansen Livestock

11. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINE ANJOU HEIFER CALF & CANADIAN JUNIOR BEEF EXTREME RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MAINEANJOU FEMALE Congratulations to Carpathian Land & Livestock 12. SENIOR CHAMPION MAINTAINER FEMALE & RESERVE CHAMPION BRED & OWNED CANADIAN JUNIOR BEEF EXTREME Congratulations to Taylor Reid 13. RESERVE CHAMPION MAINTAINER FEMALE Congratulations to Taylor Reid 14. CHAMPION PROGENY OF DAM Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co 15. CHAMPION BREEDERS HERD Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co 16. CHAMPION PAIR OF BULLS Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co 17. PREMIER BREEDER & PREMIER EXHIBITOR Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle Co

10. JUNIOR CHAMPION MAINE -ANJOU FEMALE & CANADIAN JUNIOR BEEF EXTREME GRAND CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE Congratulations to Carpathian Land & Livestock

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maine sales

March CATTLE BULL SALE 5 VANDY March 5, 2024 Online with SCOnline

10 DEEP ROOTS BULL SALE March 10, 2024 Online with DLMS

MAINE’S BULL SALE 14 BLUESKY March 14-15, 2024 15 Online with DLMS

21 THE MAINE DIFFERENCE BULL SALE March 21, 2024 At the Farm Veteran, AB

23 THE MANITOBA BULL TEST March 23, 2024 Douglas, MB

30 STONEY CREEK SIMMENTAL’S BULL SALE March 30, 2024 Candiac, SK

April

6 THE MARITIMES BULL TEST April 6, 2024 Nappan, NS

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