The Maine Mail Magazine Fall 2022

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CANADIAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION

Canadian Maine-Anjou Association

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

CMAA Board of Directors

PRESIDENT Stu Byman

VICE PRESIDENT Kody Roddick

SECRETARY Josie Pashulka

TREASURER Jordan Retzlaff

DIRECTOR Justin VanDeWoestyne

DIRECTOR Myles Hansen

DIRECTOR Dave Perry

DIRECTOR Ron Gilbert

CMAA

Herd Book & Data Services

Ciara Mattheis

Tuesday & Wednesday 7am - 4pm

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Photo By Top Stock taken at Manitou Maine Anjou

TAYLOR REID

Maine female excells in the show ring for Taylor Reid

BULLSEYE FEEDS

Bullseye Feeds supports the Canadian beef industry by providing high quality feed products to producers

RAPID CREEK

MAINES

Brian and Sharon Brown of Rapid Creek Maines share their story of starting in the MaineAnjou breed in 1973

CMAA Presidents Report

Herd Book & Data Services Report

CMAA Board of Directors

Junior Report

CCA President’s Report

Alberta Provincial Report

Saskatchewan Provincial Report

Ontario Provincial Report

Canadian Beef Breeds Council Report

Douglas Bull Test Report

Sales Reports

Show Reports

Maine Sales

Advertiser’s Index

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presidents report

Stu Byman

itting down to write my report this fall is much more comforting than this past spring and last fall. We’ve had lots to endure last year alone with mother nature, the drought of 2021, the long winter, and don’t forget about COVID. With the majority of the cattle producers receiving moisture, having the ability to utilize pastures, and putting up enough feed, it’s easier to navigate through this upcoming fall and winter. Cattle prices are strong; feed prices are down. These two things provide us with a lot more optimism than what was given six months ago. That being said, with the fall and spring sales being planned, now is an excellent opportunity to rebuild or add some performance seed stock to your herds.

This summer allowed us to get back to an inperson AGM, which was very well attended by Maine enthusiasts. There was great conversation and feedback. Everyone’s passion for the breed and motivation to push the Maines forward made for a productive, collaborative team meeting. We would like to welcome Dave Perry,

Sfrom Ontario, who joined the board. I would also like to thank Ken and Josie Pashulka and their boys for hosting this event and the delicious meal prepared. And might I add, wow, was the Derwent Pizza ever good!

As you read and look through our Maine Mail, you will notice we have a new editor, Madison Sibbald. When you have the chance, if you haven’t met Madison, take the time to get to know her and welcome her aboard; her work is next to none. We have one of the most economically reasonable ways of advertising, and it hits most Canadian Maine-Anjou breeders as well as some in other countries. You can’t expect to sell stock if people don’t know who you are or what you have for sale. With fall upon us, it’s the show and sale season. If you’re showing or getting out and viewing, it is a perfect place to network. These are the best places to meet potential customers and find your next seed stock for your own cattle operation. I look forward to seeing everyone out and about this fall.

Respectfully, Stu Byman

Photo By Top Stock taken at Rosewood Colony

herd book & data services report

Greetings from the CMAA office, It was great to see some of you in person at events through congress last fall and at the AGM this summer. The show season this year is ramping up to be well attended and exciting for all as we have seen with some of the earlier shows this season.

Our junior program has been growing year over year and we have some great awards organized to be handed out at Agribition this year. Once again, we will be awarding a $500 essay scholarship to one lucky junior member as well as an all new second $500 scholarship that will be awarded to a junior who submits a video reel. We will also be awarding tack boxes to High Point Grand and Reserve Champion for the season. Please send your show results to Josie Pashulka for tracking purposes to maintain your eligibility for these awards.

The new Genetic defect policy came into place this year that will start affecting any of your 2022 bull calves and future calves going forward. To ensure commercial viability, the CMAA has decided to adopt a Genetic Defect Policy,

Ciara Mattheis

regarding TH (Tibia Hemimelia) and PHA (Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca). Both TH and PHA are known lethal genetic defects that are present in the Maine-Anjou breed.

Any bull born on or after January 1, 2022 must be clean of both defects proven through a DNA test conducted through the CMAA, or proven through parentage on file with the CMAA. Bulls who are proven to be carriers of either defect may still be recorded with the CMAA as a “commercial” animal, and their performance data used.

Females may still be registered regardless of their defect status.

Donor dams must also have their defect status recorded with the CMAA, so that their defect status may be disclosed prior to the breeder marketing any frozen genetics from that animal. This year is a learning period for everyone and we are happy to help answer any questions you might have in regards to this going forward.

Best regards, Ciara Matthies Director of Herdbook and Data Services

Photo By Top Stock taken at Deagle Cattle Co.

board of directors

1. STUART BYMAN PRESIDENT

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.

2. KODY RODDICK VICE PRESIDENT

I grew up in Wyoming On, showing Maine Anjou cattle in 4H and in various Jr. Shows across Canada and the US. My interest in cattle and farming continued and as I studied Livestock

Production at Lakeland College, before moving back to Ontario to start my own herd. I now run 80 Maine and Maintainer pairs with my wife and our 3 daughters. I’m very excited about watching the next generation in the show ring.

3. JOSIE PASHULKA SECRETARY

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.

4. JORDAN RETZLAFF TREASURER

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 MaineAnjou cattle. Currently running about 130 head of Purebred and Commercial cattle, bred to entirely Maine bulls.

5. 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.

6. MYLES HANSEN DIRECTOR

Myles has been a Director on the Canadian Maine-Anjou Association board for 9 years, being involved in various committees during that time. He was the Chairman of the 2020 Maine-Anjou Congress Committee. He has raised MaineAnjou and Maine-Anjou cross cattle all his life. Along with his wife and children they operate Hansen Livestock near Weldon, SK, bordering the Fort a la Corne Forestry near the Saskatchewan River. They breed all facets of Maine-Anjou –Purebred, Fullblood, and Percentage, along with commercial cattle. Being a CMAA board member has allowed Myles to meet many other MaineAnjou breeders across the country and help to promote the breed and Association and all it can offer. In addition to his role with the CMAA, he is also the President of the Saskatchewan Maine-Anjou Association, as well as a long time 4-H club leader.

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. [ group photo was previously forwarded to you ]. 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. RON GILBERT DIRECTOR

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 .

junior report

It was a really great summer with shows gearing back up and great to see the results with Maine genetics doing so well for some great juniors exhibiting!

Juniors 21 years and under please note the following promotions will be happening this fall at Agribition.

• $500 Scholarship to one junior of the CMAA Please submit a 500 word essay (Topic- How to promote the Maine Anjou Breed) and 1

Josie Pashulka

reference letter to the CMAA office by Nov. 1

• $500 Scholarship to one junior submitting a reel/video about what they love about the Maine Anjou breed and it’s benefits as a breed to the beef cattle industry. Minimum 2 minutes . Must be emailed to CMAA office by November 1

• High Point Recognition- High Point Grand and Reserve Junior Show Female will receive tack boxes. Females must be registered with CMAA please send your show results to Josie Pashulka

Thank you juniors for your commitment to the breed!

Josie Pashulka

Photo By ShowChampions

Photo By Ag Plus Design & Photography

TAYLOR REID

HOW IS YOUR FAMILY INVOLVED IN AGRICULTURE AND THE MAINE-ANJOU BREED?

My family farms near Hafford, SK under the name Reid Ranching Inc. We have a 300 head commercial cow/calf operation as well as a feedlot we run during winter months. We grow wheat, oats, canola, Certified grass seed and corn (for grazing and silage). Things are always busy, but we make time for the important things. We had a mainly black angus-based herd, around 2008 my grandpa for some reason decided he wanted Maine Anjou Bulls. He got them from Bryan Hadland and didn’t just buy 1, he bought 3. Since then, we have had a mix of Maine and Angus bulls. They have had a huge impact on the direction of our herd. If you were to look at our herd today the Maine influence is very noticeable, even our neighbours started asking what we were breeding. We did not start to register animals until we started showing and became more competitive. Mom and dad have newer shown animals and remain happy in the commercial side of things but my brothers and I have taken a slightly different route with registered animals. If you ask them about pedigrees, they usually have no clue but completely support us.

Reids Aurora 166J takes home Supreme Champion Female at Summer Synergy

This year’s Synergy was the most exciting because Ryan Rash was judging. I wasn’t thinking of a supreme win and after his comments during the conformation show I was so excited with what he said about Aroura, I could have packed up and gone home happy. Lots of people toId me I had a shot at the Supreme the next day. To be honest this time I was more excited to see him judge than about winning. I didn’t really think about it until I was

ready to go in the ring. I always go in the ring wanting to win. I think everyone does and if not they should. When the music started to play and he started to walk down the commercial line my heart was racing, everything around me was a blur except for him. Then it happened… the glitter slap. Oh Man, nothing can describe that feeling!!! That evening when it finally sunk in I told my family, “To see Ryan Rash judge was on the bucket list. To have him judge my cattle was a bonus and a glitter slap was a dream.” ( I saved the glitter).

WHAT WAS IT LIKE EXHIBITING THE SUPREME CHAMPION COMMERCIAL FEMALE AT SUMMER SYNERGY?

“TO SEE RYAN RASH JUDGE WAS ON THE BUCKET LIST. TO HAVE HIM JUDGE MY CATTLE WAS A BONUS AND A GLITTER SLAP WAS A DREAM. I SAVED THE GLITTER.”

Photo By Show Champions

WHAT MAKES YOUR HEIFER REIDS AURORA 166J SO SPECIAL?

What makes her special to me is that I raised her!! She was off my 1st calf heifer, Reids Shadow 166G, who is a Boe Garth Daughter and my brother Hunter’s show cow Wendy. Austin Fisk and I made the breeding plans. Shadow was bred to Ponderosa 1037 Round Table 913, an Angus bull my family bought from Austin and Jen, and bam… Aurora was born. I thought she was a pretty cool calf and was hoping she would turn out, so I didn’t have to buy one from my parents. There were a few scary days for me just a week after she was born because she got stepped on, resulting in a swollen foot and a limp. Thankfully she recovered.

I started working on her last August and have spent hundreds of hours in the barn rinsing, working hair, clipping, training, etc. It did not matter how she did because I love her and knew she would be an awesome addition to my herd. I always thought she was special and the fact that other people do also is just a bonus.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS WITH REIDS AURORA 166J THIS FALL AND IN HER FUTURE PRODUCTION?

Auroras summer shows wrapped up at The Young Ranchman’s All Breeds show September long weekend, after that fall starts. She will get a couple months to be just a cow. She really doesn’t like that, if she hears the trailer, she stands at the gate wanting to go for a ride and if the barn door is open she will go in and make herself comfortable! I am planning on taking her to Agribition and that will be it for her. She is bred to an Arch Holdings Comfort Zone son to calve the end of February. I am hoping for another heifer. We don’t plan too far ahead, she needs to have a healthy calf and be a good momma cow before we make any big plans. However, flushing her in the future is something that I would like to do.

“I ALWAYS THOUGHT SHE WAS SPECIAL AND THE FACT THAT OTHER PEOPLE DO ALSO IS JUST A BONUS.”

Photos By Prairierose Graphic Co.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE FUTURE OF THE MAINE-ANJOU BREED AND THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY?

That’s a tough one because I just stated Gr 9 and right now, I am just looking for another competitive Maine Heifer to show next year.

I would like to build high percentage females and have a herd of high-quality females. I would like to be one of the 1st names people think of when looking for a Maine calf to show or Maine’s to improve their own herds. Since I am young I will continue to show percentage Maine’s to show people that the breed works and can be crossed with so many others to get the desired qualities of hip, bone, muscle and hair in an attractive package.

I love when people ask what my animals are and when I say a Maine cross I get the surprised look that they are not one of the big breeds. I don’t expect to stand at the top of the ring all the time but I want to turn heads and be one of the fan favorites.

I really do not like the large cow/calf part of my family’s operation, I do however really enjoy the feedlot part of it. I would like to take the part over someday. Not sure where I will end up in the ag industry, but I do know it will be part of my life. It is not just what we do but it is who we are.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST GOAL?

I achieved a lot of my goals this year. I got my AI certificate at Lake Land Collage. I wanted to be competitive with an animal I raised. When you set goals, you often don’t realize you achieved them until they are behind you. Now that summer is over, and I look back at my show season and the banners I think I nailed that one.

I put a lot of pressure on myself so I just want to continue to learn and push myself to be the best I can be, in anything I do. No big goals but lots of smaller personal ones.

Long term, I want to finish school and get my cosmetology licence. I can still have my cows as long as my parents are at home to take care of them until I can return.

Photo By Prairierose Graphic Co.

“NOT SURE WHERE I WILL END UP IN THE AG INDUSTRY, BUT I DO KNOW IT WILL BE PART OF MY LIFE. IT IS NOT JUST WHAT WE DO BUT IT IS WHO WE ARE.”

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

Bullseye Feeds

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WE ARE BULLSEYE

Bullseye is a local, Western Canadian-based company that is revolutionizing the feed industry for the benefit of all beef segments. Bullseye is committed to the health, wellness and success of Canadian beef producers and provides farmers with more than just advice. We provide hands-on support and high quality feed products to keep cattle healthy and strong; elevating herd health, enhancing productivity, longevity and overall quality.

THE BULLSEYE TEAM

The Bullseye team works hard to ensure farmers receive the right advice and support they need to optimize all aspects of their farm operations. We’re a small, tight-knit group of men and women that live and breathe for the cattle industry. Our people are passionate and knowledgeable and our roots run deep here in Western Canada. All of our team have been working on cattle operations their entire lives and know first-hand the ins and outs of keeping cow herds healthy and the importance of optimizing an operations’ bottom line through animal nutrition. This has allowed us to provide Bullseye customers with better products and better services, year after year. But, more importantly, they understand that Bullseye’s greatest opportunity is to continue collaborating with our customers’ key stakeholders to ensure we are all committed to sustainability in the beef industry.

“WE PROVIDE HANDSON SUPPORT AND HIGH QUALITY FEED PRODUCTS TO KEEP CATTLE HEALTHY AND STRONG; ELEVATING HERD HEALTH, ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY, LONGEVITY AND OVERALL QUALITY.”

THE BULLSEYE ADVANTAGE

Bullseye caters to our customers’ needs by using innovative technology that provides better information to help optimize returns. We listen closely and work alongside our customers to provide the products and services that benefit them the most. We genuinely care about the success of our customers’ herd and farm operation and our proven ‘whole-farm’ approach maximizes profitability to save time and effort, without compromising on quality. We know our

customers’ operations well and take a personal approach to caring for them and the cattle business as a whole. Bullseye’s number one priority is to focus on the long-term success of each beef producer we serve, because we wholeheartedly believe their success is our success. To learn more about how Bullseye can help you maximize your herd health and beef production to achieve better results from your operation, visit bullseyefeeds. ca today and get in touch with the team.

BULLSEYE CALF

RECEIVING TECHNICAL BULLETIN

IT’S A FACT

Newly weaned beef calves undergo many stressors that can compromise their health and performance. The first 3 to 4 weeks post-weaning represents the most challenging time for optimizing nutritional and health management.

Stressors that may come into play upon calf arrival at your backgrounding or growing facility include:

• The distress of weaning coupled with the stress of transportation, new social (group or pen) challenges, feedstuff changes and marketing impacts (direct versus auction barn).

• Often calves are deprived of both feed and water. This can lead to a compromised rumen microbial environment with a negative impact on nutrient digestion.

• Appetite (daily feed intake) and growth rates are negatively affected.

• The newly weaned calf’s health and immune system are challenged, which frequently leads to increased calf morbidity and mortality due to respiratory disease breaks.

THE GOAL

Return newly-weaned calves to a positive nutrient balance (protein, energy, minerals and vitamins), and resumption of weight gain within a few days after arrival.

KEY nutritional and management strategy checklist:

• Provide key nutrients to recover the bodyweight shrink associated with weaning, transportation, and marketing stressors.

• Assess the risk level of these calves (low, moderate & high). Use this information to develop effective processing, vaccination, implant, and nutritional strategies to maximize calf health.

• If direct ranch purchased, determine if calves have been consuming the appropriate pasture mineral and/or have access to a creep feeder or have been preconditioned. This type of information is extremely valuable when designing the starter ration diets.

• Get feed and water into these newly arrived calves ASAP. The goal for DM intake is to be greater than 2.0% of body weight by day 14. Research has demonstrated that by day 4, 100% of the healthy calves will visit the feed bunk; whereas only 76% of the morbid (sick) caves had visited the bunk by day 4.

• Provide the newly arrived calves feed ingredients that are of high digestibility, so that consumption of energy and metabolizable protein (used for frame development and lean muscle gain) are optimal.

• Understand that grain starch digestion occurs at different speeds in the rumen based on grain type and processing method. Rumen starch digestion from fastest to slowest is oats > wheat > barley > corn > sorghum. Total tract starch digestion is lowest on dry, coarse cracked grain versus steam-rolled grain and then high-moisture ground grain. Recent research has shown higher DM intakes and ADG when newly arrived calves are fed blends of highly digestible forages and co-products like wheat shorts, soyhulls and corn gluten feed.

• Since DM intake can be lowest during the first 3 to 14 days, feed a diet that is higher in total crude protein and is based on rumen available protein ingredients (remember to feed the rumen microbes first). The receiving diet should be minimum 13.5% crude protein, BUT calves may respond better to diets containing 14.5% protein.

• Add an ionophore (such as monensin sodium) to the receiving diet to reduce the risk of coccidiosis break during the first 28-days in the feedyard.

• Think about feeding supplemental B-vitamins during this period. Data has shown improved calf health/immunity with B-vitamin supplementation, leading to higher ADG and better feed efficiency.

• Add a yeast supplement into the diet. Yeast improves gut health and rumen microbial efficiency which leads to higher DM intakes.

• Use a “trainer cow” instead of a “trainer steer” to show newly received calves where the feed bunk and water source is.

BW CALF RECEIVING PRODUCTS

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Macro Premix 350 g (0.772 lb)

Moderate Inclusion Supplement 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)

High Inclusion Supplement 2.0 kg (4.4 lb)

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BREEDER SPOTLIGHT

Rapid Creek Maines

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE MAINEANJOU BREED?

In the early 1970’s exotics were a big influence into the cross breeding and breeding up of different Breed genetics. We chose the Maine Anjou Breed for different reasons. One of the reasons, there was Shorthorn breeding in our small cow herd and thought the Maine Anjou would be a perfect fit. Another, there were great reports on the performance of Maine Anjou cattle in feedlots and the bulls in test stations.

We went to a Maine Anjou sale in the fall of 1973 in Camrose put on by Otto Streberg at the Camrose Auction Market. There, we bought four cows bred to Maine Anjou. Out of the four cows calving in the spring of 1974 we got one live calf. That calf was a white faced, goggled eyed Epinal half-blood heifer calf. In the fall of 1974, I took an AI course and purchased some Maine Anjou semen. In the spring of 1975 AI-ed some of our own cows and that was the beginning of building our Maine Anjou herd. That Epinal half-blood heifer calf, Miss BVB 1F, was around for ten years and in those ten years she produced four females that were retained, papered and put into production as cows. If we were to trace back the genes of some of our females that we have today, Miss BVB 1F genes would probably show up.

It was not until 1977 that we bought our first Maine Anjou Bull. A Fullblood Touchdown son from Calberta Farms.

Brian and Sharon Brown of Rapid Creek Maines share their story of starting in the Maine-Anjou breed in 1973

“WE WERE VERY IMPRESSED, WITH THE MORE MAINE ANJOU GENETICS WE GOT THE MORE WE REALIZED THE DOCILITY OF THE MAINE BREED.”

WHICH TRAIT DO YOU VALUE MOST IN YOUR COWHERD?

We were very impressed, with the more Maine Anjou genetics we got the more we realized the docility of the Maine breed, especially working with a newborn calf that may have needed a little help getting started to nurse. Another trait that was showing up was the formation of the female’s udders and not having big teats to contend with. The udders never seemed to break down as the cows got older, kept the formation very well.

WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A MAINE-ANJOU BREEDER?

Have been very proud of the young 4-H members that have purchased females from us and most have done very well with their projects. Several have been Champions and Reserve Champions at their Achievement Days. Another highlight was an eight-year-old cow with her calf at side, which was originally bought as a heifer calf for a 4-H project, won Grand Champion Maine Anjou Female and qualified for the Supreme Class at Farm Fair.

“THERE HAS BEEN A COUPLE OF BULLS THAT HAVE BEEN A REAL ASSET IN BUILDING SOME GOOD FEMALES FOR US.”

MAINE MAIL30 FALL ISSUE 2022 NUH MR STATESMAN

I also sat on the Canadian Maine Anjou Board from 2002-2020 and during that time was the Treasurer from 2006-2020.

WHAT ANIMAL HAS HAD THE LARGEST IMPACT ON YOUR PROGRAM?

There has been a couple of bulls that have been a real asset in building some good females for us. Rapid Creeks Xavier 500X that we were able to use for number of years. The other one is NUH MR Statesman which we have used for the last four years and still using him today. Their offspring has been very consistent with birthweights, color, uniformity and overall, very good females. Have sold some of these females

to producers and all have sounded like they have been happy with how they have turned out.

WHICH DIRECTION DO YOU SEE YOUR PROGRAM GOING IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS?

As for our direction in the next five years probably can be condensed down to the next year. Our son and daughter in law are going to be taking over most of the cows this fall. They are hoping to maintain the Maine Anjou herd and continue promoting the breed as well.

“THEY ARE HOPING TO MAINTAIN THE MAINE ANJOU HERD AND CONTINUE PROMOTING THE BREED AS WELL.”

ASSOCIATION

presidents report

Reg Schellenberg

all’s arrival brings many things, including the return of our elected officials to Ottawa and the much anticipated Canadian Cattle Association’s (CCA) annual BBQ on the Hill to help kickoff the fall session of Parliament. Our team in Ottawa worked hard to make this year’s event a resounding success.

Hosting a BBQ-style reception on the Hill is a great meeting place for CCA directors and staff to connect with Parliamentarians and their staff and informally discuss the policy priorities of cattle producers in the lead up to the consultation for the next federal budget. We enjoyed having so many of our Parliamentary colleagues – new and old – join us for a delicious and nutritious burger made from certified sustainable beef. This was a fitting touch following our successful “Don’t Label My Beef” campaign last spring.

Here’s a snapshot of the priorities that we will continue to discuss with Parliamentarians and government officials throughout the fall session.

ADVERSE WEATHER

The impacts of the adverse weather – drought and flooding - in the prairies are still top of mind.

Minister Bibeau’s announcement of the initial regions eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral provision on August 30, 2022, was welcomed news for many cattle producers, but we know some regions have been overlooked. This announced list of designated regions is preliminary, and

Fmore regions will likely be added as forage yield information becomes available. We continue to advocate for all impacted producers to be included. Longer term, CCA is seeking to have the Livestock Tax Deferral provisions available for producers to self-elect to manage through adverse events that result in the forced sales of cattle.

FMD VACCINE BANK

With many areas of the world being foot and mouth disease (FMD) positive, CCA continues to advocate for the establishment of a Canadian vaccine bank of 30 million doses with 2.5 million of 12 different strains as part of our emergency preparedness plan. While FMD has not been detected in North America, the risk still exists, as the world opens to more frequent travel. FMD is the most economically and socially devastating livestock disease threat to Canada and is highly contagious to livestock and wildlife.

There is a vaccine bank in the United States (U.S.), but we cannot count on having access to it, as there aren’t enough doses to meet the needs of U.S. producers, if disease was found in North America. For this reason, it is important that Canada is not reliant on the U.S. and have an inhouse vaccine bank. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency agrees with us on this point, but the challenge remains securing the funding needed to support establishing and maintaining the doses. CCA will continue to build on our advocacy efforts on this issue and this will be a key ask in our submission for pre-budget consultations.

To help protect our livestock and wildlife populations and our economy, everyone plays a role in stopping the spread of FMD. If you are

returning from an FMD positive country, please report this to the Canadian Border Services Agency and avoid contact with livestock or agricultural operations for at least five days, and 14 days if you have been in rural areas or in close contact with livestock. It is also recommended that footwear should be left behind if you know you’ve been in a country that’s positive.

TRADE

Trade continues to be an important priority for us. Our team is actively engaging the Government when it comes to the negotiation of new trade agreements and reviews to existing agreements to ensure that Canadian cattle producers benefit from expanded market access. CCA continues to monitor the negotiations of the Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement and raising the importance with both elected and department officials of addressing technical barriers found in the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) that are limiting Canada’s beef exports to the European Union (EU).

With the fifth anniversary of CETA’s implementation on September 21, 2022, frustrated Canadian cattle producers were reminded of the continuing imbalance of the beef trade between Canada and the EU. CCA’s advocacy work continues to address the technical barriers that are plaguing this agreement. Earlier this year, CCA submitted scientific evidence on why the EU should recognize the efficacy of Canada’s food safety system. We remain hopeful that their review of the science will result in the approval of the way things are done in Canada.

This approval will pave the way for both Canada and the EU to enjoy beneficial growth in bilateral beef trade in the future.

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

Lastly, with the launch of our new brand in July, we hope to create more opportunities to share our positive story when it comes to raising cattle in Canada and how we are a world leader in sustainable beef production.

With the myths of the negative impacts of beef production on the environment, it is important that we highlight to the Government how the Canadian beef industry, through the 2020-2024 National Beef Strategy and our 2030 goals, are aligned with their climate change targets. We can also share our progress through the identified specific metrics and illustrate how we continue to make improvements. If we don’t tell our story, we can be sure that someone else will. We are taking that story to meetings with Ottawa decision makers. This is being supported by a digital campaign targeted at the Ottawa Parliamentary area. Environmental pressure on our industry continues from many players. We are making sure that the cattle production story is being presented accurately.

Best wishes for a successful and safe fall with positive returns on your labour for the fall calf run and harvest.

Reg Schellenberg CCA President

Photo By Top Stock taken at Deagle Cattle Co.

Submitted By Josie Pashulka

Its been a busy spring and summer for Maine enthusiast in Alberta and it was great to see things getting geared up again. This spring seen some very strong Maine Bull Sales -Deagle, Shuckburgh, Wilson, Bluesky and Rusylvia so congratulations to them all and to everyone with successful on farm sales.

The jackpot run throughout Alberta seen Maines coming to to top at numerous show- thanks for promoting the breed at these events. Summer came and with that more junior and jackpot shows with Summer Synergy being a successful week for Junior Maine exhibitors both with animals and scholarships.

The CMAA Annual General Meeting was hosted at Rusylvia Cattle and it was a great turn out. Thanks go out to the Maine breeders traveling from Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta

NEWS

Alberta Saskatchewan

It has been another busy year for the Saskatchewan Maine-Anjou Association. With 4-H, Junior shows and summer cattle shows all back in full swing there were a lot of MaineAnjou cattle being exhibited across the province. Congratulations to all that had success with their Maine-Anjou animals. A reminder to 4-H members, if you won Grand or Reserve champion at your regional show please contact saskmaineanjou@ yahoo.com to let us know so we can send you some swag.

As we head into fall, make sure you are planning to attend Canadian Western Agribition. We are very excited to be once again hosting the Maine-

to attend this event- fun was had by all. This fall we are gearing up for numerous shows Olds Fall Classic Sept 30-Oct 2, Lloydminister Stockade Round Up Nov 1-5 both these shows the Maines with be in AOB shows. Farmfair International Nov 9-12 will have a Maine show with Kasey Philips as judge. Farmfair has over $200,000 in money put towards class pay out -so that should be an exciting time. Of course several Alberta breeders will be heading to Agribition at the end of November to end the fall show run. We also are gearing up for a big fall of sales some being dispersals. We will sure miss the guidance of these long time breeders - Stenbergs and Browns. Its great to see so many breeders being active and hope to visit with you all this fall at one of the events.

Josie Pashulka

Submitted By Myles Hansen

Anjou show and Maine Attraction heifer calf jackpot along with managing the new Maines on the Plains sale!

We are looking forward to another great year for the Saskatchewan Maine-Anjou Association and we are happy to welcome our new board members, Kylie Berner from Verwood, SK and Bryan Knoll from Kendal, SK.

We hope everyone had a great summer and harvest season and look forward to seeing you at Agribition.

Myles Hansen

Ontario

Dave Perry- President

Ron Gilbert- First Vice President

Jenna Perry- Secretary

Norma Roddick Preece- Treasurer

Submitted By Dave Perry

We had an OMAA select sale last fall; the first in many years that went quite well.

The Maine Anjou breed is alive and well in Ontario. We have an active group of breeders who carry the torch as they have for many years and exhibit top quality breeding stock at several fairs throughout the province.

The bull market has improved over the last few years thanks to renewed interest from Commercial breeders who are realizing the quality of calves that they are getting from using Maine bulls.

We are having our own second Provincial sale this fall; November 19th at Hoard Station Sales Barn. We run these sales in conjunction with the annual Gilcroft Production sale. They are both available on DLMS. We will have reds and blacks; females and bulls available.

Dave Perry

CANADIAN BEEF IMPROVEMENT NETWORK

A vision of value creation

Sandy Russell

The Canadian Beef Improvement

Network (CBIN) has continued to advance a steady pace in recent months with significant gains being made in development.

In order to achieve these advancements, there has been a need at times to focus on specific steps of the development process. Although that has been important in achieving tangible outcomes it is equally important that we don’t lose sight of the broad vision of CBIN - a multi-step development process with the ultimate goal of unlocking value for the entire Canadian beef by connecting genetic data to production metrics from conception to consumption.

As we have outlined on several occasions, CBIN has a four-step development plan to drive this transformational initiative forward to full operation and this plan in its entirety remains our overarching goal. Only then will we be able to truly capture the value of genetics across the entire beef production chain. The four-step plan is as follows:

1. BUILD THE DATA FOUNDATION

Build an operational system that will standardize data collection amongst participating Breed Associations (in progress and to be completed by early 2023).

2. FACILITATE DATA LINKAGES

Develop a cross-sector genetic data hub that will facilitate linkages of genetic data to traditional production metrics.

3. TRANSLATE DATA

Create the analytical resources to assist in the translation of genetic data into informed decisions that allow increased value capture from conception to consumption.

4. DRIVE ADOPTION

Advance the understanding of the value of genetic data incorporation and resource utilization across the entire beef production system.

With step one, the development of a registry portal to standardize and unify data collection, well underway, we now must shift our focus to the next stages of development. It is only through connecting genetic data to the other production metrics of importance within the beef production system will we be able to fully capture the value of genetic data. There is no doubt that CBIN is a transformational undertaking for the Canadian beef industry with significant potential to create sustainable value for all segments of the production chain and all steps of the development plan are critical to success but if there is one that, in my mind, is the most challenging yet most fundamental to achieving the vision of CBIN it is step two. Connecting genetic data to production metrics across all segments of our beef production system is no small feat but yet without tackling this broader linkage we truly will fall short of the ultimate goal of CBIN.

Genetic advancements within the beef industry have lagged other livestock production systems and while I truly believe our diversity is our greatest advantage, it has also been our greatest challenge at times. Identifying that diversity to help inform producers’ breeding and production decisions is essential to creating value within

the beef production system and being able to consistently replicate that value within each of our businesses. While we know that Canadian beef cattle genetics are highly sought after, both domestically and internationally, the ability to access and interpret genetic data has been limiting and it was clear that the data infrastructure did not currently exist within the beef industry to efficiently and effectively link genetic data to metrics of importance across the production chain. It is for these reasons that we must tackle the next steps in the development process, as challenging as they may be. Only then will we be able to fully realize both the economic and environmental value of data driven genetic advancements within the Canadian beef industry.

Substantial collaborative efforts have driven CBIN to this stage of development but clearly, much work lies ahead in our efforts to fully capture the return on our investment in this transformational initiative. While the momentum has been significant recently, we must continue to drive

forward in the development of CBIN in order to capture the value potential of Canada’s leading beef cattle genetics. This will require continued collaborative efforts of all those involved in beef production and I am confident we will continue to rise to the challenge and capture the potential opportunity that lies ahead.

Sandy Russell Canadian Beef Breeds Council, CEO

douglas bull test report

Submitted by Doug Kerr

We had our sale March 26 and it started with auctioning a donation heifer with the proceeds going to the state of John Inglis. John had wanted to enter a heifer in last years test but died suddenly prior to the delivery date. The test station took this heifer, put her on test and auctioned her several times each time the winning bidder received a ticket for every $10 spent, at the end of the auction tickets were put in a hat and a name of drawn, 21 thousand dollars was raised for the Inglis family. The winning ticket belonged to Douglas Kerr.

In the sale, there was

• 69 Bulls sold Ave 3850

• 27 Heifers Sold Ave 3000

• 4 Horses sold Ave 6475

There were 2 Maine Anjou bulls from Ron Gilbert Sold for $3,500 and $4,300.

This year there were 6 Maine Bulls in the Young bull group for bulls born after April 2021. All 6 Are Fullblood and polled consigned by Badgerhill Maine- Anjou. They will be finished the test with gain average WPDA of 3.53lbs. and ADG of 3.81lbs.

All the bulls passed semen test May 25 with a scrotal measurement of 38-40cm. Two of the bulls sold, well the remaining 4 will be in the sale March 25 2023.

The test station year starts this week with deliveries. Oct 5-9, 2022.

Other important dates are:

• On test weight Oct 29+ 30th, 2022

• 56-days weight Dec 24th, 2022

• 84-day weight Jan 21, 2023

• Off test Feb 18th + 19th, 2023

• Ultrasounds & Pictures week of Feb 27th

• Semen Test Week of March 18th, 2023

• Sale Day March 25, 2023

• Young bull test for bulls born after April 1, 2022

• Delivery date Nov 19-23, 2022

• On test weight Dec 23-24th 2022

• 28-day weight Jan 21st, 2023

• 56-days weight Feb 18, 2023

• 84-day weight Mar 18, 2023

• Off test Apr 15+ 16th 2023

These bulls will be eligible to be in the March 2024 sale.

For more information go to WWW. Manitobabulltest.com

On call Cody Nolan, station Manager Cell 204-573-4006 Office 204-763-4676

Christopher & Samantha Gaetz

Photo By Top Stock taken at Rosewood Colony

GHOST RIVER CATTLE CO FULLBLOOD MAINE ANJOU

DISPERSAL SALE

May 18-19, 2022

DLMS Farmgate Timed Online Sale

SALE TOTAL $72,600 TO AVERAGE $3211.36 (Live Lots)

11 Cow Calf Pairs

4 Bred Cows

2 Open Cows

Gross $47,700 Average $4336.36

Gross $7,750 Average $1937.50

Gross $3,000 Average $1,500

5 Open Yearling Heifers Gross $12,200 Average $2,440

22 Live Lots

10 Semen Lots

6 Embryo

HIGH SELLING LOTS

Gross $70,650 Average $3211.36

Gross $200 Average $20

Gross $1750 Average $292

Lot 16 & 16A Miss Ghost River 7D with calf (S: Sir Ghost River 02A

MGS:Sir Ghost River 32M) Sold to Bryan Knoll for $7250.00

Lot 11 & 11A Miss Ghost River 68C with calf (S: Sir Ghost River 02A

MGS:Sir Ghost River 32M) Sold to Douglas Kerr for $6750.00

Lot 14 & 14A Miss Ghost River 80C with calf (S: Sir Ghost River 02A

MGS:TMA Double Fortune) Sold to Carpathian Land & Livestock for $5000.00

RUSYLVIA CATTLE CO 2ND ANNUAL BULL SALE

March 2, 2022

At the Farm Derwent, AB

BULLS AVERAGED $7155

Average $8345

Average $6090

Average $7030

Average $1710

HIGH SELLING LOTS

Lot 41 Mr Rusylvia We Deliver 1/2 interest sold to We Deliver Syndicate for $22,000

Lot 40 Mr Rusylvia 24J Sold to Deagle Cattle Co. for $15,000

VOLUME BUYER

Deagle Cattle Co.

*Bulls sold to BC, Alberta , Saskatchewan , Manitoba and Ontario

Photo By ShowChampions

show reports

CANADA’S RICHEST YOUTH

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SOUTH

GRAND CHAMPION STEER

Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle, Riley & Taylor Pashulka, Nick Wasylik & Lee Shologan

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1. GRAND CHAMPION STEER

Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle, Riley & Taylor Pashulka, Nick Wasylik & Lee Shologan

2. GRAND CHAMPION MAINE HEIFER Congratulations to Shae Noble

1. GRAND CHAMPION STEER

Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle, Riley & Taylor Pashulka, Nick Wasylik & Lee Shologan

2. RESERVE CHAMPION AOB HEIFER Congratulations to Kylie Berner

Judge Brett Barber Photography Kim Matthews

Judge Austin & Jen Fisk Photography Ag Plus

Judge Toby Noble (Steers) Jack Oattes (Heifers) Photography Prairie Rose Graphic Co.

CODY

1. RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL FEMALE

Congratulations to Kylie Berner

LEGACY CLASSIC STEER SHOW

1 1 4

2. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

AOB FEMALE Congratulations to Shae Noble

ACME

GRAND CHAMPION STEER

Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle, Riley & Taylor Pashulka, Nick Wasylik & Lee Shologan

SIBBALD 3

SUMMER SYNERGY

Judge Ryan Rash Photography Ag Plus

1. SUPREME CHAMPION COMMERCIAL FEMALE Congratulations to Taylor Reid

DEAN HONE MEMORIAL JUNIOR SHOW

Judge Michael Wheeler Photography Prairie Rose Graphic Co.

2. GRAND CHAPION HEIFER

Congratulations to Taylor Reid

VERMILION

3. GRAND CHAMPION PUREBRED FEMALE

Congratulations to Taylor Reid

LADY ELAINE BRACKET HEIFER SHOW

Judge Barclay Smith, Allan Thompson & Dory Gerrard Photography Ag Plus

3. CHAMPION FEMALE Congratulations to Taylor Reid

YOUNG RANCHMAN’S ALL BREEDS

LIVESTOCK SHOW

Judge Garrett Knebel Photography Golden Thread

4. CHAMPION MULTI BREED FEMALE

Congratulations to Taylor Reid

GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING AND OPEN BULL SHOW

Mr Rusylvia We Deliver 39J Congratulations to Rusylvia Cattle & We Deliver syndicate

MAINE MAIL 47FALL ISSUE 2022 2 2

Judge Brett Wildman Photography Erin Yewsiuk Photography

Judge Cole Giles Photography Bella Spur Creative

Judge Kasey Phillips

October

STENBERGS MAINE-ANJOU FULLBLOOD COW HERD DISPERSAL

October 21-22, 2022

Online with DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auctions

November

NOVEMBER GOLD PROSPECT SALE

November 12, 2022

Lloydminster, SK

GILCROFT MAINE SALE WITH ONTARIO MAINE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SELECT SALE

November 19, 2022

Hoard’s Station, ON

MAINES ON THE PLAINS

PRESENTED BY SASKATCHEWAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION

November 30, 2022

Canadian Western Agribition

December

MANITOU MAINE- ANJOU

December 7, 2022

Marsden, SK

PICK SIX CATTLE MATURE COW HERD DISPERSAL December 8, 2022

Online with DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auctions

WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM COMPLETE DISPERSAL SALE

December 10, 2022

Grunthal, MB

American Maine-Anjou Association

Booker Farms Inc.

Bullseye

Byman Cattle

Deagle Cattle Company Ltd.

EDJE

Gaetz Maines

Gilcroft Farms

Hansen Livestock

Johnson Cattle Co

Lucky Springs Farms

Manitou Maine-Anjou

Martinell Maine-Anjou

Peak Veterinary Services

Perry Maine-Anjou Farms

Pick Six Cattle Co.

Red Fox Maines

Rusylvia Cattle Co.

Saskatchewan Maine-Anjou Association

Stenbergs Maine-Anjou

Vandy Cattle

Wilkinridge Stock Farm

Wise Maine-Anjou Ranch

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IFC

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