50 Years Forward-Genetics for Tomorrow

from MBTS- 50th Annual Breeding Stock Sale- Bulls & Heifers

Welcome to Nappan for our 50th Sale. These days there are few ventures that survive the test of time, but the vision and goals of the Maritime Beef Testing Society have done just that. Perhaps one of the best examples of Maritime cooperation, the goal is the same as the very first test started in 1966 when 15 bulls (5 from each province) were tested and, upon completion, were offered for sale at a successful field day in April 1977. Those early years were made possible by the efforts of three provincial beef specialists and the Canada Experimental Farm. They all saw a need to improve the genetics of our Maritime beef breeds by providing an opportunity to evaluate bulls all on the same level playing field, so to speak, by providing the same conditions, feed, and management, to see which animals performed best.

Several thousand bulls of almost every beef breed known have been tested over the years, with the highest performing bulls being selected for the annual sale, always held on the first Saturday of April. The test station program has provided a one-stop shopping event where commercial producers can select from the best for the bull that best suits their needs and improves their farm programs.

The society was incorporated in 1970 and a board of directors conducts the testing program which has seen many changes over the years. The program's success can be credited to the efforts of many people who have served as Presidents, Herds Persons, Breeders, Board Members, Provincial Beef Specialists, Managers, Sale Workers and most importantly, the buyers who year after year make it all work. It is fitting that many of these people are being recognized at a special 50th Banquet being held the night before our 2023 Sale at the Amherst Golf Club.

A lot has changed over the years. Early on, performance and growth were the main goals of the test. Today while still very important, these traits are joined by measurements made possible by the latest in technology, some of which are not available east of Ontario. Ultrasound measurements give us a look at carcass quality, rib eye size, fat composition, marbling, EPD'S, semen testing, and vet evaluations. All are tools available to help select the bull we need. Feed Efficiency, or RFI, is the latest tool compliments of Vytelle’s Grow Safe system. This system allows us to know exactly how much feed each bull consumes, and no one else in the Maritimes can provide that information, including Quebec and Ontario. Accuracy is very important, and this system will eventually be used for animal gains as bulls are weighed every time they go for a drink of water.

Wow! We have come a long way. The station has been and continues to be a leading factor in improving the Maritime cattle industry. The result? It is evident when we compare today's cattle to those tested 50 years ago

The Test Station commits to continue programs to improve the cattle industry in Eastern Canada. One can only wonder what the next 50 years will bring.

-Brian Trueman

DEFINITIONS, TERMS & CONDITIONS

These terms are applicable to all animals described within this Catalogue except where specifically noted for Yearling Bulls described within this Catalogue or Replacement Heifers described within this Catalogue.

ON TEST WEIGHT

OFF TEST WEIGHT

The weight taken on November 9, 2022, after the bulls completed the normal adjustment period and started on official test (recorded in pounds)

The weight on completion of test, that being the weight taken March 1, 2023. (recorded in pounds)

(BW) Birth weight (recorded in pounds)

AVERAGE DAILY GAIN (ADG)

AVERAGE DAILY GAIN INDEX (ADG IN)

Total gain while on test divided by 112 days.

Is the ADG expressed as a percentage for all bulls on test of that breed.

EXAMPLE: An ADG index of 115 indicates that the bull had a ADG 15% above the average of all bulls of that breed.

WDA Average Weight Per Day of Age Gain

WDA IN

Is the WDA expressed as a percentage for all bulls on test of that breed.

EXAMPLE: An WDA index of 115 indicates that the bull had a WDA 15% above the average of all bulls of that breed.

ADJUSTED YEARLING WEIGHT (ADJ YW)

RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE (RFI)

A MBTS calucated Yearling weight based off of the March 1st, 2023 weigh in.

Residual feed intake (RFI) is a measure of feed efficiency. It is the difference between the expected feed intake of the animal based on its body weight and growth rate, and what they actually consume. More efficient animals eat less than expected and have a negative or low RFI. Less efficient animals eat more than expected and have a positive or high RFI.

Heritability of RFI is about 40%, and is independent of other production traits. Selecting for lower RFI will decrease feed intake with no detrimental effects on growth or size of the animal.

AVERAGE BACK FAT (BF)

The ultrasonic measurement of fat cover in millimeters and gives an indication of the relative back fat cover on bulls in the Sale. The average on the SALE BULLS is 5.26 mm so buyers can compare bulls to this average.

RUMP Rump fat measured in millimetres (Measurements taken in early February)

SCOT Scrotal Circumference in centimetres ( Measurements taken mid-February)

SEMEN TESTING

Unless designated as "Deferred," all bulls in the Sale have been semen tested and have passed.

DEFERRED Bulls that have been recommended for semen re-evaluation after the initial test.

CALVING EASE SCORE

A rating assigned by the breeder to indicate the ease of calving. Rating indicated by the following letters:

U Unassisted

Easy Pull

M Mal Presentation

S Surgical

RIB EYE (ADJ REA)

Hard Pull

V Voluntary Pull

The Rib Eye area gives an indication of overall carcass muscling. Rib Eye is measured using Real Time Ultrasound. The "scan" is taken at the grading site between the 12th and 13th ribs. In grading, Rib Eye area and fat cover are used to estimate lean meat yield, measured in square inches low = 12.4 sq. in. and under

Average = 12.5 sq in - 14.3 sq in.

High = 14.4 sq in and up

MARBLING - % OF INTRAMUSCULAR FAT(ADJ IMF)

Marbling is an indication of intramuscular fat. Marbling is measured using Real Time Ultrasound. The "scan" is taken at the grading site between the 12th and 13th rib. The following table correlates the percentage of intramuscular fat to the Canadian Grading System.

Single A (A) = 1.0 - 3.9

Double A (AA) = 4.0 - 4.9

Triple A (AAA) = 5.0 - 7.9

Canada Prime = 8.0 - 11.0

(EPD)

BIRTH WEIGHT (BW)

EPD

CALVING EASE (CE)

EPD

WEANING WEIGHT (WW) EPD

YEARLING WEIGHT (YW) EPD

MATERNAL MILK (MILK) EPD

BIO STARS

An EPD (Expected Progeny Difference) is an estimated average number for a particular animal's trait. Those traits are things like: birth weight; calving ease; weaning weight; yearling weight and maternal milk. EPDs are not absolute figures; they are estimates based on averages. EPDs are based on the animal's own performance and pedigree records as well as those of its sire, grandsire, and siblings and of course, offspring. One thing to keep in mind is the EPDs can only be used to compare within breeds. Each breed has its own average values for EPDs.

EPD's are current as of approximately March 3rd, 2023 is expressed as a percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in the ease with which a sire's calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers

A bull's birth weight EPD shows the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) for his progeny. Positive values signify heavier than average birth weights for that breed, whereas negative values signify lighter birth weights.

A weaning weight EPD shows the ability of the calf to grow between birth and weaning, expressed in pounds of gain.

A yearling weight EPD value shows the ability of a bull's offspring to grow from birth to one year of age, expressed in pounds of gain.

Maternal milk EPD is one that signifies the ability of a sire's daughter to provide the calf with milk and mothering ability expressed as pounds of calf at weaning time.

BIO star is a new tool that allows you to compare the BIO$ of bulls at a glance, using an easyto-interpret 5-star scale. The more stars a bull has, the more profitable he is expected to be. The star system relates to the percentile ranking of the bull within the test group. For example, a 5-star bull is in the top 10% of the test group.

TOTAL MIXED RATION Indicates the bulls were fed on a silage-based Total Mixed Ration.

SALE SELECTION Based on the combination of the Global Performance Index and consignor confirmation of sale interest. The Sale Committee chooses the leading bull for each breed.

For More Information, please contact:

Nova Scotia- Jacy McInnis (902) -694-9946 or Brad McCallum (902)-957-2754

Prince Edward Island - Les Halliday - (902)- 314-0827

New Brunswick - Duncan Fraser (506)- 856- 2277

Bidding is available online! Please be sure to register on the DLMS in advance of the Sale.

To pre-register for DLMS online bidding, please visit www.dlms.ca and click "Create Account" on the far-right side. After you have created your account and want to bid on a sale, log in to the website. You will see the BUYER APPROVAL tab on the left side of the screen. Click the link, and you will find a list of Upcoming Sales on DLMS. Click the "Sign Up" button to request bidding approval for that Sale. After the sale staff has reviewed your account, your status will be changed to "APPROVED" and you are ready to bid.

On sale day (April 1st), simply log in to the Sale, and you are ready to bid! During bidding, when the bid button is RED, you are in as the high bidder. If your bid is the final high bid, you own the lot and can contact the sale manager to arrange delivery, pick up, or get payment details for your lots.

For questions on Purebred Buyer approval, please contact:

• Purebred Division: Mark Shologan 780-699-5082, or

• Purebred Sale Team: 780-991-3025.

Conditions Of Sale

Yearling Bulls - Should any bull, after reaching the age of 14 months, fail to prove a breeder after being used for a reasonable period on cows known to be breeding, the matter shall be reported in writing to the consignor who shall then have the privilege of a reasonable period in which to prove the bull a breeder before refunding the purchase price or making other settlement satisfactory to the buyer. To qualify as a breeder, a bull must be able to perform natural service.

Yearling Bulls - Transportation of any animal(s) being returned to the consignor shall be paid by the shipper. The Sale Management acts as an agent only and under no circumstances will it accept financial responsibility between buyer and seller for any health, breeding or other problems that may arise following the Sale.

Consignor Statements

All statements have been prepared by the consignor. The MBTS does not confirm or adopt the statement.

Errors

Every attempt has been made to properly describe each lot. Neither the Management nor the compilers of pedigrees assume any responsibility for errors, which may occur in the Catalogue.

Announcements

Any announcements from the auction stand will take precedence over any printed information.

Bids

Every animal is pledged to absolute Sale (unless withdrawn for just cause prior to being offered for Sale). The Sale Management shall have the right to set a floor price applicable to all animals. The floor price for bulls is $2,500 and there is no floor price for heifers. The auctioneer or Sale Management may reject any bid which it considers irresponsible. Every animal meeting the floor price will be sold to the highest bidder.

Disputes

In case of disputes, bidding will be reopened between the parties involved. If no further bidding is made, the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted the last bid. The auctioneer's decision in matters will be final.

Payment

Cash, a satisfactory cheque, eTransfer, Interac or credit card (There will be a processing surcharge administered to all card payments). Payment shall be made to the clerk. Sale and release of the animals will be given only when satisfactory settlement has been made by the buyer.

Certificate Of Registry

Yearling Bulls - All animals eligible for registration or recordation are recorded or will be recorded in the Herd Book of the Breed Association. Transferred registry certificates will be forwarded to the purchaser of each purebred animal. All transfers will be completed on the day of the Sale to the buyer of record. Replacement Heifers - Only purebred animals specified are eligible for registration. Ownership transfers are the responsibility of the consignor.

RISK

All animals are at the purchaser's risk as soon as sold.

Accidents

The Sale Management, the auctioneer, nor the owners of the cattle will in any way be responsible for the condition of the grounds or the behaviour of the cattle being sold and disclaim any liability in the event of personal accident or property loss.

Commission Fee

The MBTS administers a spring breeding stock sale after the completion of the testing program.The Sale is an opportunity for consignors to market animals collectively. To cover the costs of administering the Sale, the MBTS shall charge all animals that sell a commission of 10% of the sale price for bulls and heifers. Any animal which does not sell for a predetermined floor price will be charged the cost of cataloguing the animal.

SALE MANAGED BY: MARITIME BEEF TESTING SOCIETY

THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL BE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BUYER AND SELLER OF EACH LOT.

Consignor Footnotes (TREVOR & PAULA HILTZ & FAMILY) , AYLESFORD, NS

Consignor Footnotes (KERWIN & KAREN DELONG) , KINGSTON, NS

WFL WESTCOTT 24C

Sire: RF CAPACITY 742E

RF FAMOUS 409B

Consignor Footnotes

Performance bull here that checks a lot of boxes. Extra depth and performance in this bull. Capacity is becoming very popular in the breed Hetro Black

MORSE VIEW FARM, (CONNOR AND JEFF MORSE) , KINGSTON, NS

SVS BROOKS 669D

Sire: SVS TYCOON 841F

SVS RED ANNIE 411B

SPRINGCREEK TANK 169R

173U

Consignor Footnotes

MELVERN SIMMENTALS, (BILL & RICHARD ARMSTRONG) , SPA SPRINGS, NS

KOP CROSBY 137W

Sire: SPRINGCREEK LOTTO 52Y

SPRINGCREEK BLK TESS 25T

RTC/JETS

Consignor Footnotes

Klondike 1K has impressed us since day one. He is out of our most productive maternal cow and sired by the great Springcreek Lotto 52Y. He is sure to bring the best of both worlds with both maternal and growth to any herd. He has a great disposition

(SPENCER HENRY) , UPPER MUSQUODBOIT, NS

ERIXON BITTEN 203A

Sire: SAS COPPERHEAD G354

SAS MISS ARAPHAOE B354

KUNTZ

Consignor Footnotes

This Bull’s is difficult to pick his best traits from his genetic lineup with some of the greats from Kuntz Sheriff on the Dam’s side and being a Copper Head son, two of the proven red Simmental sires in Canada with unmatched EPDs. This bull is halter broke and been to the show ring as well as in the winner’s circle. He was the reserve champion Simmental bull at the Beef Expo Show 2022 in Sussex

WINDGAP FARMS, (ULES BAXTER) , NEWTOWN, NB

SVS BROOKS 669D

Sire: SVS TYCOON 841F

SVS RED ANNIE 411B

MELVERN PAYWEIGHT 161B

Consignor Footnotes

MELVERN SIMMENTALS, (BILL & RICHARD ARMSTRONG) , SPA SPRINGS, NS

3C W/C RIGHT TRACK W9462

Sire: W/C WIDE TRACK 694Y MISS WERNING 694S

MELVERN FREEDOM 46Y

Consignor Footnotes (TREVOR & PAULA HILTZ & FAMILY) , AYLESFORD, NS

Consignor Footnotes

100% FLECKVIEH, Glenwood Conrad is a high-performing son of the great Southseven Mr. Adonis 96Z bull. He is also backed by SV Bavarian and RH Patricia on his dam side. The dark red, well marked high performance bull will add growth to your herd.

GLENWOOD SIMMENTALS, (BRIAN ELLIS) , O'LEARY, PE

TJSC BOONE PICKENS 46C

Sire: MADER SON OF ANARCHY 144H LFE

SHEILA 82A LFE HEAVY HITTER 352C

Consignor Footnotes

Long Bodied and big hipped Granddam was Supreme Champion Female in Windsor and Sussex last year. Homo Polled Homo Black with easy calving potential

MORSE VIEW FARM, (CONNOR AND JEFF MORSE) , KINGSTON, NS

SVS BROOKS 669D Sire: SVS TYCOON 841F

RED ANNIE 411B

TANKER U263

Consignor Footnotes

MELVERN SIMMENTALS, (BILL & RICHARD ARMSTRONG) , SPA SPRINGS, NS

NCB COBRA 47Y

Sire: NGDB STRUCTURE 34D NGDB LOUISE 411B/HP-HOP CC-HOB

Consignor Footnotes

Long bodied bull that will add size and performance to his calves. Dam has a welded on udder and continues to produce. Homo polled Homo Black

MORSE VIEW FARM, (CONNOR AND JEFF MORSE) , KINGSTON, NS

Sire:

MRL

WFL

Consignor Footnotes

Another from our wlb bull. His mother is a moderate frame with lots of milk and very quiet.

HIDDEN HOLLOW FARM, (PETER & MARLENE GAUNCE) , NEW SCOTLAND, NB

MRL EL TIGRE 52Z

Sire: WLB BULL 52Z 4212E

WLB

3557X/ HP-HEP

HIDDEN H CANDY MAN

Consignor Footnotes

This bull by our wlb bull who we lost last year. He was long and full of muscle with lots of calving ease. The calves came out easy got up and nursing quickly and grew very well. his mother is one of our best easy doing females with a lot of milk. You cant go wrong with this lad

HIDDEN HOLLOW FARM, (PETER & MARLENE GAUNCE) , NEW SCOTLAND, NB

SVS BROOKS 669D

Sire: SVS TYCOON 841F SVS

REMINGTON

Consignor Footnotes

411B

111T

Deep red son of the popular and deceased Tycoon whose sons have been topping bull sales out west this spring. Wide made performance bull. Homo polled

MORSE VIEW FARM, (CONNOR AND JEFF MORSE) , KINGSTON, NS

CCLT ALLIANCE 91C

Sire: WHEATLAND BULL 8200F

WHEATLAND LADY 268Z

REMINGTON PROWLER 111T

Consignor Footnotes

FARM, (MARC PYLE)

Consignor Footnotes (LOGAN & MEGAN JEWELL) , MEADOWBANK, PE

Consignor Footnotes

THUNDERBROOK FARMS, (MARK TRUEMAN) , AMHERST, NS

12K

W/C BANKROLL 811D

Sire: FELT LAST CALL 304F FELT

Consignor Footnotes

Puppy dog quiet and halter trained. This guy stands on a good foot with an easy stride. He's built for longevity and getting the job done.

WHITE CROW CATTLE CO, (ROBERT CROW) , NEWPORT, NS

WS ALL ABOARD B80

Sire: W S EPIC E152

MUIRHEADS TRIPLE PLAY 28E

Consignor Footnotes

This bull by the super calving ease epic 152e out of a first calver who did a great job on her first calf. Definitely worth a look!

HIDDEN HOLLOW FARM, (PETER & MARLENE GAUNCE) , NEW SCOTLAND, NB

Consignor Footnotes

M and S Farms, (MIKE & SHARON LANDRY) , ANTIGONISH COUNTY, NS

Consignor Footnotes

MELVERN SIMMENTALS, (BILL & RICHARD ARMSTRONG) , SPA SPRINGS, NS

316

MUSGRAVE 316 STUNNER

SAV CATALYST 6704

Consignor Footnotes

This is a true curve bender bull. He’ll calve great, and sire super growthy calves. His dam is a full sister to last years high selling and lead off angus

ELLSMERE FARMS LTD, (JAMES ELLS) , CANNING, NS

GAMBLES HOT ROD Sire: SILVEIRAS STYLE 9303 SILVEIRAS ELBA 2520

DAMERON C-5 AMERICAN CLASSIC

667Y

Consignor Footnotes

THUNDERBROOK FARMS, (BRIAN & JOAN TRUEMAN) , AMHERST, NS

S S NIAGARA Z29

Sire: KCF BFWWETT CASCADE K C F MISS 3117 C629 BANNOCKBURN MAPLES 26A

Consignor Footnotes

HUNTER ACRES ANGUS, (GRANT MCCAFFREY), HUNTER RIVER, PE

SAV BISMARCK 5682

Sire: BAR-E-L NATURAL LOW BAR-E-L MAGOLIA 143K

HF CARTEL 128C

19'17

Consignor Footnotes

The only Natural Law son selling in the maritimes this spring. If you’re looking for a power bull to make soggy feeders or well uddered females he’s your bull.

ELLSMERE FARMS LTD, (JAMES ELLS) , CANNING, NS

Consignor Footnotes

PONDSVIEW FARMS, (PETER ESTABROOKS) , MIDGIC, NB

0491

Consignor Footnotes

A 3/4 brother to last years high selling and lead off angus bull. He’s halter broke and super quiet. His dam is wedge shaped, wide pinned and perfect uddered.