Welcome from Transcon
Welcome to the Big Hills Simmentals and Guests Bull Sale at Heartland Auctions, Brandon, MB on Friday April 11th, 2025.
Big Hills Simmentals have been selling high quality bulls for numerous years in Neepawa. Darryl and Marnie wanted to lessen the workload and have made the decision to go with the later sale date of April 11th. Moving the sale to Heartland Brandon gives a more relaxed atmosphere to both the bulls and the family as well. No more watering and packing feed to the bulls as the bulls will be in large feed and water pens outside.
The Big Hills program brings a lot of breeding options to you, Fullblood - Black - Red Simmental. Here you will have the opportunity to buy true beef bulls both commercially and breeder bulls on offer. From fall born (extra age) bulls as well as the entire 2024 born bull pen.
Bulls that have been selected for performance, longevity and phenotype. The Marcischuk family take a lot of pride in what they do and strive to produce a top quality end product that will raise the bar on your calf crop at weaning time $$$$$.
Power bulls to calving ease bulls, polled and horned genetics will be on offer. Simmental bulls that are big middled, loose hided, good footed, structurally sound and heavy haired. There is sure to be something here that will suit everyone’s needs and budget.
Also selling will be a select group of open replacement heifers that are fresh and ready to go out and be bred. Many of these will be sisters to the bulls selling .
Mark your calendars and please join us on Friday April 11th, 2025 @ Heartland Auctions Brandon.
If you require assistance in purchasing a bulls or heifers or need an appraisal done, give anyone of us a call here at Transcon and we will gladly give you our unbiased professional and confidential opinions on the cattle.
See ya sale day..... Heartland Brandon
Darren Paget Transcon Livestock
Jay Good 25+ years Transcon Team
Darren Paget 14-years Transcon Team
Glenn Norton 16-years Transcon Team
Cody Coupland 4-years Transcon Team
Ward Cutler Auctioneer
Robert Lind Ringman
SALE DAY INFORMATION
SALES
Jay Good............................................................. 403-556-5563
Glenn Norton....................................................... 780-542-0634
Darren Paget........................................................ 403-323-3985
Cody Coupland................................................... 403-877-0799
SALE STAFF
Auctioneer................................................................. Ward Cutler
Ringmen..........................................Darren Paget, Robert Lind
INSURANCE
Keystone Livestock Services
Lois McRae........................................................... 204-728-3058
U.S. EXCHANGE
The U.S. Exchange rate will be announced at the sale.
DELIVERY
Buyers who pick up their purchase on sale day will be given a $100 discount per head.
US Buyers will need to arrange to meet for pickup at the Dunseith, ND border crossing and will have charges of $350 per head for additional vet fees.
PAYMENT TERMS AND INVOICING
Accepted methods for payment are cash, cheque, e-transfer or wire. Invoices will be emailed and a copy mailed. Please advise if not received within 3 days of the sale.
TRANSCON’S ABSENTEE BUYER REPRESENTATION
The Transcon Team is available to anyone that cannot personally attend to confidentially appraise, bid and buy on your behalf. This service is conflict-free as we are not paid any buying incentive fees by the sellers and we are not active Simmental breeders. This service is also provided free of charge to all prospective buyers. Please call our cell phones for any assistance you may require.
Welcome
Welcome to the 2025 Big Hills & Guests Simmental Sale! We’re glad you can be here to see the exceptional bulls and heifers that we have on offer.
Marcischuk Farms began in 1964 when Robert and Iris bought their first quarter of land northwest of Rackham. Years of hard work and long days provided success for the farm, and it grew to include a cream contract, milking cows, hogs, bountiful crops and two children, my sister Deborah and I.
I began to take over the farm as a young man. Dad and I bought our first Simmental Bull in 1974, and I was hooked for life. We continued to buy Simmental bulls for our commercial beef herd and got to know several local breeders. The more I learned, the more I wanted to be involved. The opportunity to invest in a herd of Simmentals and get started in the Registered Simmental business came up in 2002. We dove in, and I quickly learned as much as I could about genetics and how to breed the kind of cattle that I would want to buy. I learned to Artificially Inseminate and started collecting unique and valuable genetics to infuse into the herd.
I continue to be interested in the Full Blood cattle, especially those that are Polled, and have also expanded into Purebred and Black genetics. We have our best bulls on offer for you today. These bulls come from both our spring and fall calving programs, from natural and AI breeding, and continue to include notable bloodlines from across the industry.
We are very pleased to share some of the herd we have developed with other breeders and commercial cattlemen alike. Additional genetic testing has been submitted, and results will be available prior to the sale. Videos of the bulls will also be available in the coming weeks with the link to videos available on the Transcon website.
Animals will be available for viewing at Heartland Auction Mart as of 6 pm, Thursday, April 10th. Please join us for lunch at the auction mart cafeteria starting at noon on sale day.
Thank you for being here and thank you for your business!
Darryl, Marnie, Donovan and Devin Robert and Iris
Darryl & Marnie Marcischuk Box 192 Sandy Lake, MB R0J 1X0
Phone 204-585-2453
Cell 204-867-0132
Email marcischuk@gmail.com
What a stylish sire to add to your herd. He’s long bodied and deep red with the classic goggled look. Moderate frame and ready to work.
BIG HILLS Glover 210L
POLLED FULLBLOOD
BAR 5 SA GLOVER 854T - Sire of Lots 1 and 2
2 BIG HILLS Laser 202L
Here’s
3 BIG HILLS Maksym 206L
KALIBRE 762E
HILLS EXCALIBUR 863J
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4 BIG HILLS Orest 223L
7 BIG HILLS Hammer 241L
HILLS Hammer 241L
POLLED FULLBLOOD Synergy genetics have made this thick body and perfect goggles. The combination of this sire and Starwest Total Value have created another winner!
BIG HILLS Forge 247L
VIRGINIA CASSIDY 566H - Sire of Lot 7
9 BIG HILLS Dazzler 246L
POLLED FULLBLOOD
Here’s an impressive example of Payday at work. He’s deep red, extra stylish, and thick right through.
BIG HILLS Master 252L
11 BIG HILLS Injector 218L
HILLS Injector 218L
PUREBRED Length, depth and ready to go out and produce a great calf crop. This Payday son is thick and meaty and very stylish to boot.
13 BIG HILLS Capital 205L
POLLED RED PUREBRED
5 BRITTANY 4227C
IPU 56U RED LINER 215A BIG HILLS MISS RED LINER 492G
6R DOUBLE BAR D BANKER 110F BIG HILLS PAYDAY 610H
HILLS LADY STING 152T
POLLED RED PUREBRED
Fullblood genetics from the sire, and purebred genetics from the dam make for an excellent son. Long and thick with a lighter haircoat.
15 BIG HILLS Titan 209L
POLLED
DOUBLE BAR D BANKER DOUBLE BAR D
5 BRITTANY 4227C JNR BRUIT
BIG HILLS MISS BRUIT 696H
HILLS MS BONANZA 211D
POLLED RED PUREBRED
Black purebred dam and fullblood sire have created a thick son with a low birth weight. Dark red with goggled eyes – he’ll add style and calving ease to your herd.
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Hotrod 211L
17 BIG HILLS Incredible 213L
18 BIG HILLS Tahoe 214L
POLLED
Long bodied bull that’s thick throughout. Good
19 BIG HILLS Yury 242L
POLLED RED PUREBRED PG1504250 BHDM 242L OCTOBER 27, 2023
DOUBLE BAR D BANKER
DOUBLE BAR D BANKER 110F
DOUBLE BAR D CLASSY 47Y
LFE NIGHT HAWK 3013D BIG HILLS MISS HAWK 561H BIG HILLS MISS ASTUTE 382F
MFI JEREMIAH 9022
DOUBLE BAR D FEATHER 43W
This Banker son is impressive in his makeup with good length and muscle expression. Combine that with his moderate frame and low birthweight and he’s one you don’t want to miss.
20 BIG HILLS Crusader 250L
POLLED RED PUREBRED
Direct from RKT High Society, he’s got great length to pass to his progeny. He’s deep-barreled and wide-topped – sure to add pounds.
21 BIG HILLS Iceman 292M
POLLED/SCURRED FULLBLOOD A goggle-eyed, Sugar Ray son who is going to be a meat machine. Exceptional spring of rib, tremendous top and deep quarter. Take a good look!
HILLS Iceman 292M
22 BIG HILLS Jazz 304M
SIBELLE SUGAR RAY 25F - Sire
23 BIG HILLS Carson 306M
Another thick Banker son with great haircoat and perfect goggles. Strong maternal traits and structural soundness.
Here’s
SKYWEST POL KRUZER - Sire of Lot 24
POLLED FULLBLOOD
POLLED FULLBLOOD
25 BIG HILLS Rover 319M
FULLBLOOD P1503613 BHDM 319M FEBRUARY 27, 2024
DOUBLE BAR D BANKER
DOUBLE BAR D BANKER 110F
DOUBLE BAR D CLASSY 47Y
FGAF GUERRERO 810Y
HILLS MISS GUERRERO 469G
HILLS GALBA 282E
MFI JEREMIAH 9022
DOUBLE BAR D FEATHER 43W
DOUBLE BAR D EXODUS 104U
DOUBLE BAR D CLASSY 37W
FGAF SELDOM 835L NOSSATERRA REAL WISH 69U RENDEZVOUS GALBA 60A
HILLS LADY IRON 431W
POLLED FULLBLOOD
Rover combines pedigree power with balanced performance. He’s eye-catching and stylish with dark pigmentation to pass to his calves.
26 BIG HILLS Fritz 346M
DOUBLE BAR D BANKER DOUBLE BAR D BANKER 110F
MFI JEREMIAH 9022
DOUBLE BAR D FEATHER 43W
Here’s a pound-maker coming into his own. An early March calf, Fritz is a standout in the pen with his classic Banker look and thickness.
HILLS Hellboy 258M
POLLED BLACK PUREBRED Here’s a bull that’s as round as a barrel! Hellboy started out an 83 pound calf and has turned out a soggy-made, great topped pound maker.
HILLS Atom 257M
POLLED RED PUREBRED Bowie is a son of the exceptional Remington sire and Double Trouble genetics on the maternal side. He’s super thick and meaty from nose to tail. A great genetic mix that’s a winner!
BIG HILLS Creese 294M
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33 BIG HILLS Miss Robin 256M
34 BIG HILLS Bel-Air 264M
P1503621 BHDM
This dark-haired heifer has goggled eyes and a moderate frame. She has a low 82 pound birthweight and is from a reliable cow family and Battlecry genetics –ready to create your next calving ease bull.
35 BIG HILLS Rumor
POLLED FULLBLOOD P1503624 BHDM 268M JANUARY 31, 2024
CHERRY CREEK GLITZ 4D SBV REPUTATION 707F
SUNNY VALLEY RHEA 54C
HOMESTEAD-T GRANITE 770G
BIG HILLS MISS GRANITE 1024K
BIG HILLS MS ZHEK 269E
268M FGAF MAGNUM 901Z BEE GLITTER 329A CHAMPS BRAVO
VALLEY RHEA 61X
DAKOTA 35D HOMESTEAD-T MISS 117A RICOCHET ZHEK 210Z BIGHILLS MISS HORIZON 14Z
POLLED FULLBLOOD
Here’s a feminine dam with a long body and smooth build. From a first calf heifer, she’s thick and stylish and will create exceptional calves.
36 BIG HILLS Miss Teller 293M
37 BIG HILLS Miss Ripley 301M
D BANKER 110F
WS PRIME BEEF Z8
BIG HILLS MISS PRIME BEEF 479G
BIG HILLS MS RANCH 312E
POLLED RED PUREBRED
This deep, dark red heifer really grabs the eye in the pen. She’s a polled Banker daughter, and goes back to Prime Beef on the maternal side. A real show stopper!
38 BIG HILLS Miss Rosie 312M
KHG WESTGOLD ROYAL 131B KHG DUFFY 125E BIG HILLS MISS DREAM 649Y
COME AS U R RED ROCKET BIG HILLS MS RED ROCKET 193D DOUBLE BAR D MOLLY 603X
TAMARA 722T
DREAM ON 124U
XCITING 14X
BAR D MOLLY 162U
POLLED RED PUREBRED
This heifer is dark coloured, heavy haired and flows smoothly from her hip into big belly. She’s moderate in stature with good muscling to pass to her calves.
39 BIG HILLS Miss Vine 327M
DOUBLE
DOUBLE
Banker did it again! He delivered another exceptional polled heifer out of a black cow. Her wide top and extra length will deliver pounds for you.
The bull feeding program is built to maximize forage utilization, gut health and as a result quality sperm production. Nutritional status of a bull, particularly from the previous 60-days can affect the semen quality being ejaculated today. Sperm production is a continuous process and proper nutrition is critical to maintain peak fertility and longevity of bulls. Bull calves are generally developed on grass with their mom’s on a quality mineral program.
Once bull calves are weaned, they are moved onto a diet with the right forage and a balanced bull ration to help them develop and express their genetic potential. This is important for consistency of maturation and puberty in bull calves.
Forage quality and digestibility are important for maximizing rumen health. The addition of organic minerals are used to ensure proper immune function and overall health of the bulls. All of these factors contribute to semen quality and conception within a herd.
If you have any questions about the nutrition program, please feel free to reach out. Buy with confidence knowing the bulls have been developed on a balanced nutrition program.
Best of luck on sale day!
Canal Garden, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1Y4
Welcome to the Big Hills Simmentals and Guests Bull Sale.
We are very excited to showcase one of our finest bulls in the sale this year. We are a family run purebred and commercial simmental operation. We have been growing our purebred herd slowly over the past 15 years by purchasing select females, using AI sires, striving for quality over quantity. Our herd building focus is on good temperament, udder quality and overall soundness.
We would like to thank past, present and future buyers who continue to believe in our program. Without the support doing what we love wouldn’t be possible.
Devon, Carmen & Fynnley Manns
Firdale Simmentals
Firdale Simmentals
Devon, Carmen & Fynnley Manns Box 472 Austin, MB R0H 0C0 Devon Cell: 204-871-6025
Email: devonmanns@outlook.com
MLD Game On 6L is a bull we are quite proud of, he’s got a very docile temperament, lots of thickness and has an excellent foot under him. Right from a calf he has been a stand out, his mother is one of our top producing cows. We are currently running a full brother and sister in the herd so we can back this bull with confidence to go and work in someone’s program. We used 6L to clean up AI cows last summer, and with the amount of half sisters in the herd we unfortunately won’t have a spot for him this summer.
Term and Conditions
TERMS - The terms of the sale are cash, cheque, e-transfer, or wire and are due at the time of sale, unless other arrangements have been made between buyer and seller prior to the sale. Transcon reserves the right to charge interest at a rate of 2% per month on overdue accounts. The right of property shall not pass until after settlement is made. Transcon Livestock Corp. reserves the right to require a certified cheque as settlement before releasing any sale cattle. Should any purchaser fail to settle for their purchase Transcon Livestock Corp. reserves full power to resell the animal to the best advantage either publicly or privately, without further notice. Any loss arising from such resale together with keep and all other expenses shall be payable by the defaulter. All settlements must be made with the clerks of the sale before any cattle will be released. Transcon Livestock Corp and/or the Auctioneer shall have the right to refuse bids from anyone who has a previous record of default in payment or who has not made proper credit clearance prior to the sale with the owner or Sale Managers.
BID - No private sales will be allowed except as otherwise provided for in the terms and conditions. No by-bidding will be permitted.
SALES TAXES – Applicable sales taxes will be charged on semen, embryos, and trucking fees (if listed), respective to the home province of the buyer, not the seller.
DISPUTES - In cases of disputes, bidding will be reopened between the parties involved. If no further bid is made the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted the last bid. The auctioneer’s decision in such matters will be final.
PURCHASER’S RISK - Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold. Animals will be cared for at the purchaser’s risk for a reasonable length of time.
INSURANCE – Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser at the time of sale and should be insured. Animals returning to the seller’s farm must be insured.
US BUYERS – There is an additional charge (approximately $300.00 US dollars) that will be applied to each animal purchased. This covers documentation, vet inspections/testing required to export. This cost does not include transportation or brokerage which is the responsibility of the buyer.
CATTLE PICTURES AND INFORMATION PROVIDED - The images in this catalogue are believed to be accurate representations of the individual animals and the information contained in this catalogue is provided by the seller and believed to be true and accurate. Transcon Livestock Corp. and catalogue designers/producers assume no responsibility if the images and/or information as received have been altered or is inaccurate.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – All announcements from the auction block will take precedence over the printed matter in the catalogue. Buyers are therefore cautioned to pay attention to any such announcements.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY - A registration/recordation certificate issued by the applicable breed association and duly transferred will be furnished to the buyer of each animal after settlement has been made. It is the responsibility of the buyer to determine the acceptance of this certificate in any other association.
SHIPPING - Assistance will be given in making shipment after the sale but no risk is assumed by the Sales Management or Seller. Expenses incurred are the responsibility of the purchaser. Purchasers are requested to furnish shipping instructions when making settlement.
BREEDERS GUARANTEE - As per applicable Canadian Breed Association Breeding Guarantee guidelines. Copies are available at the sale settlement desk to be picked up by the buyer at any time. In no event shall the seller be responsible for reimbursing more than the purchase price. EXCEPTION TO GUARANTEE - In cases where the animal is subjected to any hormonal or surgical reproduction techniques after the sale, the guarantee shall be null and void.
HEALTH - It is the buyer’s responsibility to determine health requirements for importing any animal into his province or state. Transcon Livestock Corp. assumes no responsibility for the health status of any animal in the sale.
EMBRYO & SEMEN – Full settlement must be made before release is done and shipping arrangements should be done within 30 days of the sale unless arrangements made between buyer and seller prior to the sale. Shipping arrangements and costs are the expense of the purchaser once release has been given.
ACCIDENTS - Although every precaution will be taken to protect the safety and comfort of buyers, neither the Sales Management, auctioneer, consignors, or Association assumes any responsibility in this matter and disclaims any liability legal or otherwise in the event of accident or loss of property.
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS - The above terms and conditions of the sale shall constitute a contract between the buyer and the seller and be equally binding to both. Resale of animals following purchase in this sale shall constitute a separate transaction and the rights and obligations of the two parties connected thereto are not covered by the terms and conditions of this sale.
TRANSCON LIVESTOCK CORP. IS AGENT ONLY - It is to be clearly understood that Transcon Livestock Corp. is only acting as a medium between buyer and seller and is not in any way responsible for any failure on the part of either party to live up to his obligations. Neither does Transcon Livestock Corp. assume any financial obligations to collect or enforce collection of any monies between parties. Any legal action that may be taken, in exceptional cases, must be between buyer and seller.
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