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phone: 403.291.7077
fax: 403.291.0274
email: cmaa@maine-anjou.ca maine-anjou.ca
CMAA Board of Directors
PRESIDENT Jordan Retzlaff
VICE PRESIDENT Ron Gilbert
PAST PRESIDENT Josie Pashulka
SECRETARY Patrick Johnson
TREASURER Stu Byman
DIRECTOR Justin Vandewoestyne
DIRECTOR Dave Perry
DIRECTOR Mike Spratt
DIRECTOR Bryan Knoll
DIRECTOR Trevor Lees
CMAA Staff
Herd Book & Data Services
Ciara Mattheis
Office Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday 7am - 4pm
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presidents report
Jordan Retzlaff
Greetings fellow Maine Breeders and enthusiast! As I write this, the weather is starting to cool off and fall truly set in on the prairies. I hope the growing season has been good to all of you. The exciting times continue in the cattle industry, with near record prices seemingly set to continue through the rest of the year.
This summer we had the good fortune to have the Canadian Maine-Anjou AGM in Beatty, Saskatchewan. As always, a good time follows a group of Maine-Anjou enthusiasts. Big thanks to the Spratt and Hansen families for organizing some cattle tours and the entire Saskatchewan group for an excellent steak feed. The opportunity to spend time around fellow producers that share the passion for Maine cattle is something truly special and I encourage all of you to do your best to attend some of these functions in the future.
The kickoff of the fall show and sale season brings even more opportunities to get out and visit with Maine breeders at shows across the country. Farmfair International celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and our national show is there as part of the biggest show in Edmonton in years. As part of the 50 year celebrations there is a multi-breed female sale with some high end Maine females a part of it. The Maines on the Plains sale will again be happening at Canadian Western Agribition and promises to keep its reputation as a destination for elite cattle and genetics.
Producers will be happy to hear that we will soon be offering EPD profiles on registered animals again. The association has been working hard on this for the past year plus and testing is nearing completions. This means it is more important than ever to get performance information, weaning weights, yearling weights etc entered into the registry system.
For those that haven’t used it yet, the updated online registration system is very user friendly and greatly speeds up the registration process. If you aren’t set up to use it yet and want to be please contact Ciara in the office and she will get you going on it.
To everyone getting out and travelling this fall, be safe and I can’t wait to see you out there.
Maine Anjou President, Jordan Retzlaff
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herd book & data services report
Ciara Mattheis
Its hard to believe that we are once again coming into the fall season. Shows and sales are quickly approaching, and we are in the busiest time of year at the office. We encourage everyone to get any registrations, transfers or necessary testing into the office as quickly as possible to avoid any unnecessary last-minute stressors around deadlines.
Many of you whom have already submitted registrations this year, will have seen the new conditional certificates issued for bull calves born in 2024. Thia aligns with the policies put in place our board that came into effect January 1st.
“All bull calves born after Jan 1, 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.”
Our AGM this summer was hosted by The Saskatchewan Maine- Anjou Association in Melfort, SK. It was great to see everyone who joined us for the tours and meetings over the weekend and we are so grateful to our hosts for the hospitality we experienced. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.
Our Junior Calendar the last couple years was a great success, and we are in the stages of building the 2025 calendar. There is ad space available for those wishing to advertise. Remember this has first come first serve for each month so if there is a specific month you wish to have, please contact the office with your cameraready ads immediately.
We need to continue the enthusiasm within the breed especially amongst our youth and continue encouraging young breeders to take the lead. We look forward to another great year of our Mane-Anjou breeders producing quality seedstock for the cattle industry! Best regards,
Ciara Mattheis Director of Herdbook and Data Services
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junior report
Josie Pashulka
The juniors continue to gain momentum within the breed and are proving to be the biggest numbers in growth of new membership. Last year 70 % of new membership was attributed to the juniors.
Our Junior program has a budget of roughly $4500 in expense every year. Junior Show Female Award is tack boxes worth $1800, 1 - $500 Scholarship, $500 Summer Synergy Sponsorship and $700 in 4-H Awards that the office sends out to leaders that have members exhibiting Maine genetics throughout Canada. NEW this fall will be a $1000 Young Cattlemens Award for herd improvements, courses and travel this open to any Young Cattleperson Age 25 and under that has animals registered in the CMAA. For any first time youths purchasing a CMAA Junior memberships and having an animal registered in their name a coat will be sent. We look forward to giving out the High Point Show Awards, Scholarship and Young Cattlemens Award at Agribition in a few months.
Juniors showed Maines genetics across Canada and at numerous junior and jackpot shows there was Maine Breed shows if not they were in AOB
divisions. We saw a few Maine heifers rise to the top fairly consistently throughout the show season. As well 2 juniors Emily Yaremko and Taylor Reid attended Junior Nationals in the US a month ago.
Last year saw funds being raised from the CMAA calender, the auction items at beginning od 2022 Maine in Plains Auction plus the 2023 front page selling of the Maine Mail.
For fundraising in 2024 we did an online auction Aug 3-4 on Dlms with 29 items from many sponsors. This auction raised close to $8000.00 as well we will see if there is interest in the 2025 calender.
THANK YOU to our juniors for their work with their Maine genetics we appreciate the excitement and passion you add to the breed.
THANK YOU to all the buyers, bidders and donators in our inaugural Online Farmgate CJMAA Auction.
Josie Pashulka
cjmaa online auction
The sale was a huge success and we appreciate the support of our junior program. Thank you to DLMS and Mark Shologan and team for their support.
Thank you to the following sponsors of items to the Online Junior Auction
-WILDROSE REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES
-ZOETIS
-JENNIFER JACULA CREATIVE
-CARPATHIAN LAND & LIVESTOCK-YAREMKO FAMILY
-RUSYLVIA CATTLE CO-KEN AND JOSIE PASHULKA
-G2 LIVESTOCK-BENJI GUSTAFSON FAMILY
-CMAA
-ABP
-HANSEN LIVESTOCK
-WASKWEI CREEK CATTLE-NICOLE GUNDERSEN FAMILY
-ABBEY’S BARN
-REID RANCHING INC-REID FAMILY
-GILCROFT MAINES-RON AND KEITH/THEO GILBERT
-PERRY MAINE FARMS
-BOA KAE BOUTQUE
-KELTEY WHELAN DESIGN
-PICK SIX CATTLE-JORDAN RETZLAFF
-JOHNSON LAND AND CATTLE-PATRICK AND CONNIE
JOHNSON
-BYMAN MAINES
-DOBSON FARMS-JOE DOBSON
-NUHAVEN CATTLE-KELLY FRASER AND FAMILY
-MANITOU MAINES-GARY AND SANDY GRAHAM
Thank you to our buyers and bidders
- MAPLE LAKE STOCK FARM -CRAIG BROWN
- HANSEN LIVESTOCK
- TONY ROBERTSON
- BRIAN WILLETT
- SPELLBOUND MAINES- PICK
- BRY-ANN FARMS-BYRAN ZIMMER
- GILCROFT MAINES
- TAHETEKINPATTI STEFFENS
- TERRONA CATTLE-TERRY ELLIOTT
- REDFOX MAINES-BYRAN KNOLL
- RUSYLVIA CATTLE-RILEY PASHULKA
- JEFF TOWNSEND
- SHOLOGAN CATTLE-LEE SHOLOGAN
- NU HAVEN -KELLY FRASER
- DUNRITE STOCK AND STABLE-ROXBURGH
- RC CATTLE-CHRIS ROFFEY
- BYMAN MAINES
- AARON HANSEN
board of directors
1. JORDAN RETZLAFF PRESIDENT
Joined the CMAA board in 2019, currently the treasurer. Grew up in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. Exposed to the Maine-Anjou breed early through my Grandpa, Glenn Davidson. Got a diploma in Livestock Production from Lakeland College in Vermilion. Started Pick Six Cattle in 2014 when we decided to get back into purebred Maine-Anjou cattle. Currently running about 130 head of Purebred and Commercial cattle, bred to entirely Maine bulls.
2. RON GILBERT VICE PRESIDENT
My name is Ron Gilbert . I live in Demorestville On, a little town about 2 hrs east of Toronto in Prince Edward County . I work in construction as a site supervisor building houses. I have been in the construction buisness for about 35 yrs. I grew up on a cow calf operation of about 100 head of commercial cattle with my parents and 4 siblings, 2 older sisters and 2 younger brothers. We started crossbreeding with Maine Anjou in 1975 . My parents purchased their first fullblood bull in 1979 and started breeding up to where we are today. Today my parents and I calve out around 30 cows. Our herd is about 50 percent fullblood and 50 percent red and white purebreds. We market females through our annual fall production sale and bulls through test stations primarily in Ontario and Manitoba . We also show at a few local
fairs as well as a couple bigger shows with the help of other family members and friends. We enjoy the breed very much for its many great characteristics and enjoy promoting them across North America. I am currently serving my second term as a director on the CMAA board as well as being Vice president on the OMAA board .
3. PATRICK JOHNSON SECRETARY
I am the director from Manitoba, I farm with my wife and son and his wife in southwestern Manitoba we have a mixed farm growing grain and calve 130 cows. I grew up showing cattle belonging to 4h and junior Hereford program. We got into Maine Anjou in 1990s looking to ad performance and style. Our son and daughter showed maines in 4h local fairs and Brandon AGEX. I look forward to representing Manitoba on the board. 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 10 9
4. STUART BYMAN
Hi my name is Stuart Byman, I am the current president and have been the past 3 years. I was also president for 5 years around 2010 and have been a director for many years. I reside close to Wadena Sask where my wife, Susanne and son Jonas, operate a grain and cattle operation. My sons Tyson, Winston and Daughter Adrian the Jr (herdsman) all help out on the farm when home, but are all attending the University of Saskatchewan right now. I have been involved with Maine Anjou breed for 35 years, and our cow herd is predominantly Maines, we do have some Angus and Simmental. I am very passionate about the Maine Anjou breed and what they have to offer to the cattle industry. If your ever our way stop by for a tour of the cattle and a coffee.
5. JOSIE PASHULKA PAST PRESIDENT
Owns Rusylvia Cattle Co with husband Ken and 3 sons Tyson, Riley and Taylor. They Run 400 cows with Purebred herds of Maine Anjou, Black Angus and Simmental including a commercial cow herd. They also grow 2500 acres of hay, cereal silage, grazing corn ,barley, oats, soft white wheat and canola. The family has enjoyed showing cattle across western Canada and Denver with many show champions at purebred, junior and jackpot shows. They use AI and ET extensively in their herd and Josie has enjoyed teaching AI at Lakeland College for the last 17 years as well as being an auditor for the Verifed Beef Program. Josie has been on the CMAA board for 4 years and is focused on developing and maintaining a junior program within the CMAA.
6. JUSTIN VANDEWOESTYNE DIRECTOR
I along with my wife, Nicole, own and operate Vandy Cattle near Estevan, SK on the family farm where I was raised. We have a growing seedstock herd of primarily Maine-Anjou cattle as well as some Simmental and Angus cattle. I am very passionate about the breed, and as we focus on the future of the breed and watch the breed develop I think we have a lot to offer the everevolving beef industry.
7.
DAVE PERRY DIRECTOR
Hello, I am Dave Perry from Harrowsmith, Ont. We farm just north of Kingston [ where the ST. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario ]. I have been breeding Maine Anjou beef cattle since 1973. Our cattle are either retained and or sold for breeding stock or are direct marketed to consumers through our own local food store. We exhibit our black maine Anjou breeding stock at several fairs throughout Ontario and did show 2 heifers at Agribition 2021. Our family take part in several community events to promote the consumption of locally grown food. We have just recently received an award for The Ontario Farm Family of The Year Award. My Maine interest with the CMAA board is to promote Maine Anjou genetics
were ever possible and to keep the momentum that we have recently built within the breed moving forward. I am involved with organizing the annual Ontario Select Maine Anjou Sale at Hoards STN., Ont,Saturday November 19,2022. I have also work fulltime as an Agribussiness Instructor for the Corrctional Sevices of Canada for over 30 years.
8. TREVOR LEES DIRECTOR
Hi my name is Trevor Lees, I am new to the CMAA board as this is my first year on the board. I grew up on my family’s farm near Mather Manitoba where we run a grain and livestock operation. I grew up with Maine Anjou cattle my entire life with multiple Maine Anjou 4-H projects. I Attended the University of Manitoba and completed my Agricultural Diploma in 2023. My family and I have a herd of registered and commercial Maine Anjou cattle and I am very passionate about promoting the breed and representing Manitoba on the board.
9. BRYAN KNOLL DIRECTOR
Hi I’m Bryan knoll and own and operate Red Fox Maines in Kendal Saskatchewan on the century old family farm. I along with my father run a mixed operation consisting of 3500 acres of farm land and 200 head of cattle with 60 of them being registered red and white Maines. I got my start in the Maine Anjou breed in 2017 looking to add some size to the commercial cattle. Ive been on the Saskatchewan Maine Anjou board for the past few years and now looking forward to be on the CMAA board. In the short time I’ve been involved with the breed it has been picking up speed and gaining interest of the commercial cattlemen and the foreseeable future looks promising for the Maine breeders.
10. MIKE SPRATT DIRECTOR
Hello, I am Michael Spratt from Melfort, Saskatchewan. I’m a second-generation Maine Anjou breeder and have been involved with the breed all my life. My family operates a mixed grain and cow/calf operation, with the cow herd consisting of 150 Maine Anjou females. I share my farming passion with my wife, Sandra and daughters Caitlyn and Alyssa and son Kyle. I am actively involved with the cattle industry as a 4-H leader, a member of the Saskatchewan Maine Anjou board as well as the Beef Cattle Research Council. In 2007/2008 I held the President position of the CMAA board and look forward to serving the Canadian Maine Anjou board again over the years to come. I’m excited for the growth of the breed and glad to see the revival of the Agribition Sale in November.
2023 junior scholarship
Essay Scholarship Winner Brynne Leppa
Hi! My name is Brynne Leppa, I am from Webb, Saskatchewan. I was very grateful to have received the 2023 Essay scholarship from the Maine Anjou association! All of my life I have been very fortunate to grow up within the agriculture industry! I spent 12 years in 4-H, 9 being in the beef project, where my love for cattle started! I have been very lucky to attend Canadian Western Agribition the past three years and be apart of the Maine Anjou show! I am currently in my first year of Animal science at the University of Saskatchewan. My goal is to apply to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in the coming years! When I’m not in the ring or barn I enjoy playing sports, and spending time with family and friends!
Video Reel Schorlarship Winner Taylor Pashulka WINNERS
Taylor Pashulka has been involved with the Maine Anjou breed for his entire life as part of Rusylvia Cattle Co with his parents and brothers. He has shown Maines in 4-H, and Junior Shows as well as Purebred shows across Western Canada. He enjoyed the many years of success with the Maine Breed and has now aged out of the junior program. He currently has finished his 4 year Carpentry and along with a partner run Nailed It Construction.
PLEASE
THE
*NEW CJMAA JACKET
EACH NEW JUNIOR MEMBER TO CMAA WILL RECEIVE A JACKET AT TIME OF INTITAL JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP PURCHASE
Young Cattlemen
YOUNG CATTLEMEN’S
award
$1000 Scholarship open to any CMAA member under 25 (as of Dec.31 of calendar year)that has held a membership for at least a year
500 WORD ESSAY
TOPIC A description of their planned use of scholarship money for improvement of their herd eg: Attend AI school
Essay
$500 Scholarship to one junior of the CMAA 500 WORD ESSAY
TOPIC How to promote the Maine-Anjou breed
1 REFERENCE LETTER
Must be emailed to the CMAA office by NOV. 15
Must be emailed to the CMAA office by NOV. 15 High Point Grand & Reserve Junior Show Female WILL RECIEVE TACK BOXES FEMALES MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CMAA please send your show results to Josie Pashulka Award presented at CWA
AMERICAN JR MAINE ANJOU NATIONALS
Canadians take on Maine-Anjou Junior Nationals in Springfield, Missouri
Taylor Reid from Hafford SK and Emily Yaremko from Saint Paul AB headed down to the American Maine Anjou/ Chianina Jr Nationals in Springfield Missouri. The girls made the 4748Km round trip with both of their home raised animals Reids Annex 166L and CARPS Glamorous Lullaby 314L. Emily arrived earlier June 21 and Taylor arrived after midnight in the cover of darkness to avoid the heat. This was the 1st Jr nationals for both girls and the sheer scale was a bit overwhelming. Participants gathered from across 32 states and our 2 Canadian girls. There were over 600 participants and 800 head of cattle. There were cattle, kids and trailers everywhere. Cattle were stalled by state and once the Canadians, Taylor and Emily were settled in they just did what they do at all JR shows they attend. It wasn’t any different, everything was just much much bigger. The quality of cattle and especially exhibitors was extremely impressive. They all were prepared, knew their way around a ring and were competitive.
This year’s theme was Keepin It Reel as the 1st Bass Pro Shop was established in Springfield. The amount of planning and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. There were balloons, neon signs, huge banners with the logs, black linens covering all tables everywhere and remained the entire week. Everyone was very helpful, welcoming and genuinely excited that the girls made the trip down. Upon registration exhibitors were given a huge Sullivans bag (the major sponsor) filled with gifts and t shirts for all the different events. All 1st
time exhibitors were given a sharpie to see who could get the most signatures on their white shirt as an ice breaker.
The week was filled with various competitions and activities including opening ceremonies, state pictures, membership meetings, educational seminars, team fitting, public speaking, judging, salesmanship, quiz bowl, Dodgeball tournament, showmanship, board meeting and elections, a Bred and Owned conformation show and the week wrapped up on June 27th with the Owned conformation show. The conformation shows were spilt into Fullbloods, purebreds, Maine Angus and Maintainers for both the bred and owned as well as the open show. The girls were put on random teams for fitting, quiz bowl and dodgeball. On top of that they ran 2 rings with the Maines on one side and the Chianina on the other side.
The barns consisted of 3 outdoor pole sheds and 1 covered building, tie outs were staggered where there was room, there were also a number of wash racks around the grounds. The show barn was a bit of a walk up the hill. The best part of getting in there was it had AC. It was a relief to get out of the extreme heat and humidity. It was common practice to rinse animals 3-4 times a day to help keep them cool. The show was extremely well run and organized. Timing was impeccable, with so many moving parts you always knew what was going on and were well informed. The ring was packed for judging, team fitting and showmanship day started at 8 am with 41 classes of 10 exhibitors in each. The intermediated was the largest with 150 contestants, 3 semi finals, the finals followed and then placed the top 10. The day did not end until after 4:30. Wednesday was the Bred and Owned show where both girls took home a coveted Keepin It Reel Division Banner. It was followed by the Bred and owned Maine/Angus show and awards
“THE SHOW WAS EXTREMELY WELL RUN AND ORGANIZED. TIMING WAS IMPECCABLE, WITH SO MANY MOVING PARTS YOU ALWAYS KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON AND WERE WELL INFORMED.”
ceremony. The owned show was the final event on Thursday. Emily left early in the morning and did not compete, Taylor stayed for the show. It was a long day with large classes same as showmanship, and finally made it in the ring after 4pm, everyone kept watching the time as they had to be out of there by 6pm in order to be able to make the border crossing the next day. The bonus is that you are able to leave after you are done and did not have to wait to the end of the show.
The Maine Jr board wore blue blazers and were present, very helpful and involved all week. There were 2 Maine princesses and a queen. The princess led every class in and around the ring all week. The
queen led the final drives thru the ring. The new board was announced Wednesday evening at the awards ceremony. Taylor and Emily were voting delegates of division 2. As soon as they arrived, they quickly realized that being elected was a highlight of the event. Nominees campaigned hard. They had gifts in their exhibitor bags, stopped by the stall with gifts and a visit during the week. Since the girls didn’t know anyone division 2 nominees realized that connecting with them could be 2 easy votes. During the awards ceremony Jr board members who’s term was over walked around the crowd and would hand off their blue blazer to the newly elected member. This was met with cheers and tears of joy as well as tears of heartbreak and disappointment for others.
The trip took months of planning, it was definitely a learning curve to figure things out, having all the correct paper work in place was nerve racking experience and there were a lot of pieces that had to fall into place.
It was a busy week and Emily competed in photography, judging, team fitting, marketing, and in the bred and owned conformation show she was a Reserve Champion Purebred Division winner. Emily had a special heifer she bred and this being her last year at home to show before going to school at Northern Oklahoma collage they thought it was a now or never opportunity. Emily made the trip with her dad and brother Ethan. Arrangements had to be made at home, time off work to make the trip possible. Her mom and brother stayed behind to take care of everything at home. Emily really enjoyed the grand opening of the show and being able to carry the Canadian flag to represent her country is something that she will always remember. She really enjoyed the experience and said the competitions were very different from home. She was very proud to have been a Reserve Division Champion in the bred and owned show. The heat was a new experience and was crazy hot!!! A highlight was being a voting delegate of Division 2 at the AJMAA meeting. It was an amazing experience she is thankful to have had.
Taylor competed in photography, judging, team fitting, Quiz bowl-eliminated in the second round by 1 point, dodgeball -team was 4th, public speaking-5th overall, she was a Reserve Champion division winner in the Bred and Owned Maintainer show, in the Open show a respectable 4th in a tough class of 10 March born maintainers, and was the Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman out of the 150 participants.
Taylor got the idea last November to go to JR nationals when her heifer was still a calf. She wasn’t sure it would ever be more than just an idea. She had to get the support from school, took on line classes to finish up her school year the begging of June. After many months it finally became a reality. The trip wouldn’t have been possible without Austin and Jen Fisk and her brother Cole for taking her. Her mom, brother and friend were able make the drive to support her for a couple days while her dad stayed to manage the farm. Taylor enjoyed the energy of the show, how organized and smooth everything ran. She said being known as “the Canadians” was cool and everyone wanting to know what it as like to show in Canada. Carrying the flag and being stalled under the Canada banner is an honor she was proud to be a part of. Taylor went with 2 goals
have a piece of her owned division and make it out of her showmanship class. She did better than she could have imagined. Being a Reserve Division Champion in the Bred and Owned with a heifer that she showed as a calf along side a cow she also raised was huge accomplishment. The highlight was definitely being Reserve Intermediate JR Showman, nothing can top that excitement. To be able to go and compete with that many and still be at the top, a feeling that is indescribable. It was an incredible experience and she is grateful for all those who made it possible.
Taylor and Emily met a lot of people and learned a lot about the culture in different states. They were able to connect with other Jr Maine breeders and experience the excitement of a JR Maine Anjou board. They were able to see the breed at its finest on a large scale. It was a very humbling experience for 2 young Canadian girls to take animals they raised all the way to Springfield to compete along side some of the biggest names in the breed and were beyond proud to have their programs being able to compete at that level. They both represented the Canadian Breed to the highest standard.
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT
Masterfeeds
Masterfeeds commitment to farmers goes beyond the feed bunk
MASTERFEEDS GOING BEYOND THE BUNK
The late Canadian poet Brian Brett observed that “farming is a profession of hope”, one that requires dedication, skill, and knowledge.
For over 95 years, Masterfeeds has brought animal agriculture dedication to farmers and ranchers with leading research-based nutrition solutions, including branded products like Blueprint® and ShowStopper® show feeds.
Since 2016, Masterfeeds has been a member of the Alltech family of companies, a global leader with an unparalleled portfolio of technologies and services to improve the health of people, plants and animals through nutrition and scientific innovation. The mission of Masterfeeds and Alltech globally is to produce enough safe, nutritious food for all while caring for animals and sustaining land, air, and water for generations to come.
PIONEERING A NEW ERA
Masterfeeds was first established by Gordon C. Leitch in 1929 as the commercial feed division of Toronto Elevators Limited at Queen’s Quay in downtown Toronto. Leitch hired Fred Presant, who launched the Masterfeeds brand and eventually distributed its products nationally. They soon gained a reputation for bringing a new era of livestock and poultry feed to Canadian farmers.
Over the years, Masterfeeds has expanded facilities across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, acquiring existing feed businesses, and with manufacturing efficiencies, quality and service being the constant priority for customer support.
“THE MISSION OF MASTERFEEDS AND ALLTECH GLOBALLY IS TO PRODUCE ENOUGH SAFE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR ALL WHILE CARING FOR ANIMALS AND SUSTAINING LAND, AIR, AND WATER FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.”
PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
You will find Masterfeeds nutritionists and consultants working in calving barns, dairy parlors, and feedlots across the country and every day of the year. They are focused on improving efficiency, productivity, and profitability of animals with proven science-based formulations and practical nutritional solutions that are backed by quality ingredients, research and development, and rigorous field testing.
Masterfeeds is supported by more than 600 dedicated employees and a robust dealer network of over 340 independent small businesses distributing bagged feed, in and beyond the provinces they are located.
FARM ON CANADA
Masterfeeds commitment to farmers goes beyond the feed bunk, supporting hundreds of local and national agricultural events, shows, associations and clubs across Canada every year. The Masterfeeds Future Ag Master Program is committed to inspire and celebrate ag-minded youth who have an interest in participating, learning, or pursuing agriculture. As part of this youth program, Masterfeeds offers contests, annual awards, and scholarships to encourage and support the producers of tomorrow.
Celebrating their 95th anniversary this year, Masterfeeds’ dedication, skill and knowledge of livestock and poultry nutrition exemplifies commitment to the future of agriculture, employment opportunities, and Canadian farm, family, and community support.
“MASTERFEEDS COMMITMENT TO FARMERS GOES BEYOND THE FEED BUNK, SUPPORTING HUNDREDS OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EVENTS, SHOWS, ASSOCIATIONS AND CLUBS ACROSS CANADA EVERY YEAR.”
2024 Commercial Breeder Plamondon Farms OF THE YEAR commercial breeder
Plamondon Farms Inc consists of 300+ commercial cows that are predominately Maine Based. They have purchased over 30 Maine bulls for 2 generations. The first 15 years were purchased from Lawerence Spees and the last 15 from Rusylvia Cattle.
Plamondon Farms Inc are located near Lac La Biche, the heart of grass and lake country in Alberta. They have great demand in the fall for their replacement calves and sell packages of commercial heifers. They are incredibly proud of their cow herd and land base.
Congratulations and continued success on your operation.
AGRIBITION BOUND
M a i n e - A n j o u S h o w
M a i n e s o n t h e P l a i n s S a l e
M a i n e A t t r a c t i o n J a c k p o t
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BREEDER SPOTLIGHT Bluesky Maines
Long time Maine-Anjou breeders continue to raise recognizeable and relevant Maine genetics
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE MAINE-ANJOU BREED?
We were raising Angus commercial cows and felt we needed a cross. The length, height, frame, and nice front end of the Maine Anjou caught our eye and 25 years later, here we are.
WHICH TRAIT DO YOU VALUE MOST IN YOUR COWHERD?
The trait we value the most, that’s a hard question! But we find the dams are amazing moms, lots of milk, very quiet, high rate of gain on the calves, and they are nice looking animals.
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A MAINEANJOU BREEDER?
Proudest accomplishment was when we came to the Edmonton show, and we hadn’t shown for 30 years and our one Heifer took Reserve Champion and then she did the same thing at Regina Agribition Miss Ronsko 60K. We sold this heifer to Emily Yaremko at the Regina show and Emily continued to show her and win at the majority of summer shows. This heifer was given the title Champion of the World 2023 North America.
WHAT ANIMAL HAS HAD THE LARGEST IMPACT ON YOUR PROGRAM?
The animal that has had the largest impact on our program is the Beast Bull that we purchased from The Shuckburg’s at Stettler.
“THE DAMS ARE AMAZING MOMS, LOTS OF MILK, VERY QUIET, HIGH RATE OF GAIN ON THE CALVES, AND THEY ARE NICE LOOKING ANIMALS.”
WHICH DIRECTION DO YOU SEE YOUR PROGRAM GOING IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS? The direction we have is to continue to raise Champion Maine Anjou Cattle.
BYMAN CATTLE
CANADIAN CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION
presidents report
As we head into fall, we tend to stockpile feed and supplies for our herds and families, we ensure we are well prepared for winter and then we take time to reflect and strategize for the upcoming year.
The wheels in Ottawa are certainly not slowing down for winter. If anything, things are amping up for a federal election – which could be called at any time. Many organizations cannot be as vocal as CCA, but due to our advocacy nature, it’s our focus. Speaking on your behalf is what your checkoff dollars pay us to do.
At the time of writing this, we are getting more vocal on a number of issues including Bill C-282. If passed, the legislation would make it illegal for Canadian trade negotiators to make any market access concessions on supply managed products, while every other sector and commodity remains on the negotiating table. Quite simply put – this gives less negotiating power in trade negotiations when we are exploring and strengthening markets for our beef. This includes negotiations with our largest trading partner – the U.S. – and that is alarming as CUSMA comes up for review in 2026.
We don’t want to be handcuffed and constrained from negotiating top market access for our producers with the U.S. and abroad. Bill C-282 could be crippling to Canada’s economy and CCA is taking a stand to ensure this Bill is defeated.
Nathan Phinney
For months, we have been meeting with Senators, Ministers and MPs. We have hosted and attended meetings and events to ensure we are seen and heard loud and clear on this issue – and the potential impacts it could have on our industry.
As producers, you can also get involved on an individual level and write and call your local Members of Parliament and Senators and let them know where you stand on this Bill. Every time one of our producers reach out to government directly, it gives us a stronger voice and is harder to ignore.
In addition there are a number of other private members’ bills being brought forward that also stand to negatively impact our industry and are getting away from the science-based rules the government had previously been touting. C-355 is the ban on transport of horses for slaughter.
The fact that Bill C-355 specifically targets animals destined for slaughter means that mode of transport is not the issue, but rather that the intended end use for these horses (slaughter) is what this proposed legislation is trying to prevent. We are concerned that policy is being made without any regards to the science behind the legislation and regulations, and with the precedent this sets in Canada. Our regulators have strong science-based standards and legislation such as Bill C-355 would jeopardize the credibility of Canada’s regulatory and inspection systems both at home and internationally. Again – moving away from science-based decision making.
C-293 promotes alternative proteins and suggests that antimicrobial resistance is an issue specific to animal agriculture – rather than
viewing it as an issue which needs to take the One Health approach - with human, animal, and environmental perspectives to consider. Focusing on animal agriculture is not science-based when all areas are intertwined and impacted. Antimicrobial resistance needs to be tackled from human and environmental areas as well.
With provincial elections looming, the U.S. election, and the impending Canadian federal election, CCA aims to keep being the strong voice of reason to set decision makers and influencers on track and remind them of what really matters
to a key driver of our economy and safe food supply – our Canadian beef industry.
We won’t let up and we wholeheartedly expect more challenges to come up. Like each of our producers, CCA is resilient and hardy – just like our herds. We need to keep our existing herds safe and healthy – and growing to meet the demand –while we keep the markets growing and seeking our quality products.
Nathan Phinney CCA President
Photo By Top Stock taken at Deagle Cattle Co
This is the time of year many of us look forward to. Most if not all of the crop is in the bin, the auction markets are busy with the fall runs, and the future bull and heifer prospects are being chosen. November 6-9, 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Farmfair International. In celebrating that milestone Farmfair has offered significant prize money and is working with Bohrson Marketing to host an AllBreeds Sale that we are excited to be apart of. Look for the Maine-Anjou entries when the sale offering is published. The AMAA board is also hosting a Farmgate Sale this year in conjunction with the Farmfair dates. On offer will be frozen genetics
Alberta Saskatchewan NEWS NEWS
ISubmitted By Bryan Zimmer
along with a few items on offer for the benefit of the Alberta Junior Maine-Anjou Association. Thank you to the sponsors and exhibitors who help to keep the Maine-Anjou Breed a part of Farmfair. The AMAA is also looking forward to hosting the Canadian Maine-Anjou Association AGM next summer. If you would like to be a part of that event please contact myself or one of the Board Members. Best Wishes for the winter months and if you are looking for new breeding stock shop early!
Bryan Zimmer
t has been a busy summer for the SMAA. We were happy to host the CMAA AGM in August in Beatty, we thank everyone who attended and those who helped out in any way. It was so great to see Maine-Anjou breeders from across Canada in attendance and all the positivity that surrounded the weekend.
We have been busy prepping for our annual Junior Maine-Anjou fundraiser, this year we will be selling raffle tickets on a Pit Boss smoker, please contact any SMAA member to purchase tickets and support our Sask Junior Maine enthusiasts! Draw for the smoker will be made at Agribition.
As fall approaches and Agribition prep is in full swing for many exhibitors, the SMAA has been busy getting plans in motion to host another
Submitted By Myles Hansen
Agribition show, Maines on the Plains sale, and Maine Attraction heifer calf jackpot. These events showcase the best the breed has to offer and give you an opportunity to add valuable genetics to your own operation.
Just a reminder that our schedule of events during Agribition will be slightly different than in recent years. Wednesday November 27/24 at 3:30 pm will be the Maine-Anjou show, and Thursday November 28/24 at 10:00 am will be the Maine Attraction heifer calf jackpot, followed by the Maines on the Plains sale at 3:00 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone in Regina!
Myles Hansen SMAA President
Ontario NEWS
TSubmitted By Dave Perry
hroughout Ontario we had an abundance of rain this summer. Several areas have harvested 3 and 4 crops of hay. Small grain and corn look great too.
Beef Cattle have excelled on hush pastures, Stockers being weaned with positive weights and in good body conditions. Beef prices continue to bring record prices, we personally sold a 2 1/2 year old bull for slaughter for $4,580.00
A half dozen Maine Breeders have been exhibiting Purebred and Fullblood Maines at their local fairs. We had a very good Maine Show at the Lindsay Exhibitions with the quality improving each year . Ron Gilbert has 2 Polled Fullblood bulls on test in Alberta it is also a feed trial , he also has 3 Fullblood bulls going on test in Manitoba.
Perry Farm is feeding 10 Bulls out that will be available in the Spring of 2025 and will also put 2 Black Polled Purebred in The Ontario Miane-Anjou Select Sale Dec 7th, 2024.
The Gilcroft Production Sale is at Hoards Station Sales Barn and on DLMS on Saturday December 7th, 2024 @1PM with 25-30 Head of Cattle.
The Ontario Maine-Anjou Select Sale will proceed after the Gilcroft Sale with 20-25 Head. As always we are available to help organize trucking arrangements to the Western Provinces.
Dave Perry
Junior Member draw for a Steer
sale reports
RUSYLVIA CATTLE CO. BULL SALE
February 28, 2024
Yearling Bulls Averaged
Open Commercial Hfrs
Cow/Calf Pairs
High Selling Simmental Bull
High Selling Maine Anjou Bull
High Selling Angus Bull
$8,734
$3,240
$6,275
$75,000 Tandem T
$15,000 Southpaw/Chatsworth
$10,000 Neil Davis
Volume Bull Buyer Plamondon Farms
High Selling Open Heifers
$4,300 Westman
Volume Heifers Buyer Westman Farms
High Selling Cow/Calf Pairs
$6,400 Westman Farms
Volume CowCalf Buyer Lee Shologan
2ND ANNUAL VANDY CATTLE BULL SALE
March 5, 2024
13 bulls grossed
$70,250
13 bulls averaged $5,404
8 Maine-Anjou bulls averaged $6,187.50
High Seller VNDY Game Plan 310L ET
$8,500 to Shier Farms Oxbow, SK
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Photo By Top Stock
taken at Vandy Cattle
RISING STARS STEER & HEIFER SHOW
Photo By 7D Media
CRY OLDS STEER & HEIFER SHOW
Judge Kyndal Reitzenstein
Photography Kim Matthews
Judge Will Bradford Photography AgPlus Designs
3. RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER
4. CHAMPION MAINE DIVISION HEIFER Congratulations to Taylor Reid
1. GRAND CHAMPION STEER
to London Matthews 2. RESERVE CHAMPION STEER
London Matthews
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PRAIRIE THUNDER
Photo By Show Champions
1. CHAMPION PUREBRED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE Congratulations to Emily Yaremko
2. CHAMPION MAINTAINER FEMALE
to Taylor Reid
3. ELLIS-EDGE MEMORIAL SUPREME CHAMPION
GRAND CHAMPION ALL OTHER BREEDS
Photo By 7D Media
1. GRAND CHAMPION STEER
4TH OVERALL STEER
LINDSAY EXHIBITION
FEMALE
maine sales
October
NOVEMBER GOLD PROSPECT SALE
October 19, 2024
Lloydminster, SK
Hoard’s Station, ON 19 19 28 22 6 8 7
PICK 6 OPEN HOUSE
October 19, 2024
Gull Lake, SK
DAINES O’NIELL THE HUNT STEER & HEIFER SALE
October 21-22, 2022
Red Deer County, AB
November
ALBERTA MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION SALE
PRESENTED BY ALBERTA MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION
November 6, 2024
Online with DLMS Farmgate Timed Auctions
FARMFAIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SALE
November 8, 2024
Farmfair International
MAINES ON THE PLAINS
PRESENTED BY SASKATCHEWAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION
November 28, 2024
Canadian Western Agribition
December
GILCROFT MAINE SALE WITH ONTARIO MAINE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SELECT SALE
December 7, 2024
Photo By Rusylvia Cattle Co
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