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ADVOCATE The official publication of the Ontario Simmental Association
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The Advocate is the official publication of the Ontario Simmental Association. The emphasis of the magazine is to keep Ontario Simmental breeders informed about past and up-coming events; provide a resource for marketing and advertising; and, to support Simmental youth programs. We also highlight local and international news items that impact cow-calf operators and the beef industries as a whole. Areas of interest include: animal health; beef trade and market issues; the latest research initiatives; and, consumer attitudes toward beef. For more Information: Josh Wooddisse Ontario Simmental Member Services Manager www.ontariosimmentalassociation.com
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OSA Board of Directors 2016 - 2017 Tina Hiddink President 613 399-3239 wildoak@xplornet.ca
Jerry Barber Director 819 647-3770 jerry@petropontiac.ca
Brad Turpin East Central Director 613 848-4208 brandleesim@hotmail.com
John Pearson Vice-President 905 349-3415 j.kpearson@sympatico.ca
Laura Robson Director 705 932-3216 lrobson_11@hotmail.com
Brittany Barkley Director brittanybarkley@hotmail.com
Dave Milliner Director 519 375-0122 dgmilliner@everus.ca
Catherine Walsh Ottawa Valley Director 519 280-7998 catherine_walsh1@hotmail.com
Grace Oesch Secretary 519 656-2199 gravandale@netflash.net
OSA Staff Josh Wooddisse Member Services Manager memberservices.osa@gmail.com
New Mailing Address Ontario Simmental Association c.o. Josh Wooddisse RR1, 8491 Con 14, Palmerston ON N0G 2P0
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Upcoming Events & Sales 2017 Ontario Simmental Association AGM March 4, 2016, 1:00 p.m. Holiday Inn, Peterborough, ON
AUGUST 10-13, 2017 CSA CONVENTION, AGM & YCSA NATIONAL SHOW FREDERICTON, NB
MARCH 11, 2017 SOURCE FOR SUCCESS BULL SALE INDIAN RIVER, ON
SEPTEMBER 20TH - 24TH, 2017 LINDSAY CENTRAL EXHIBITION LINDSAY, ON
MARCH 14-16, 2017 OTTAWA VALLEY FARM SHOW
QUALIFIER FOR THE RBC BEEF SUPREME CHALLENGE WHERE GRAND CHAMPIONS FROM 16 LIVESTOCK SHOWS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA COMPETE AT CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION
MARCH 18, 2017 FERME GAGNON INC. & GUESTS 18TH ANNUAL BULL SALE CHENEVILLE, PQ MARCH 22, 2017 EARLEY LIVESTOCK BULL & FEMALE SALE KERWOOD, ON MARCH 25, 2017 PIC OF THE CROP SALE CARSON’S, LISTOWEL
OCTOBER 1, 2017 THIRD PAYMENT FOR BRIGHT LIGHT FUTURITY DUE OCTOBER 6-8, 2017 EXBO BOEUF QUEBEC NOVEMBER 3-12, 2017 ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR TORONTO ON
APRIL 1, 2017 3RD ANNUAL MIDWESTERN ONTARIO BULL SALE HANOVER, ON APRIL 1, 2017 DESTINY BULL SALE KEADY LIVESTOCK MARKET, ON APRIL 8, 2017 RIVER POINT CATTLE CO. & GUESTS BULL SALE GLENCOE, ON APRIL 29TH-30TH, 2017 YOUTH FORUM LINDSAY FAIRGROUNDS JULY 1, 2017 SECOND PAYMENT FOR BRIGHT LIGHT FUTURITY DUE JULY 21ST TO 23RD, 2017 2017 TRILLIUM CLASSIC OYCS SIMMENTAL CATTLE SHOW LINDSAY ONTARIO JULY 21ST TO 23RD, 2017 OSA CELEBRATING THE CSA 50TH ANNIVERSARY OYCS TRILLIUM CLASSIC SIMMENTAL SHOW LINDSAY ONTARIO OSA Advocate
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President’s Message – Tina Hiddink We all have to agree, 2016 was a challenging year for all Ontario farmers with drought and feed shortages. Quinte area one of the hardest hit. At our farm we are trying different feed alternatives, working with our feed nutritionalist. So far things are working out! Healthy calves and “mama” cows retaining good body condition. Breeding time will give us the answer if it worked! My hope is that it is also working for all of you as well. Its hard to believe that its time for our 2017 Ontario Simmental Association – Annual General Meeting. I want to personally invite all breeders of Simmental cattle and anyone who wants to know more about our breed. For the OSA to continue to promote our breed we need YOU, the Simmental breeder for input and support. The OSA-AGM is being held at the Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront, 150 George Street N., Peterborough, Ontario on March 4th, 2017, with the meeting starting at 1:00 P.M. You have to be a 2017 OSA member to vote. Again in 2017 we welcome the Ontario Charolais Association in joining us at the “corn fed” beef buffet dinner. Dinner tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. After the dinner we are again planning an auction with the proceeds used to help offset the cost of the annual meeting. We invite you to donate an item of purchase an item. It is all in great fun! 2017 is also the 50th Anniversary of Canadian Simmental Association. Together with the CSA there are plans to hold provincial events. We ask that you keep July 21st to 23rd, 2017 open. The OSA and the OYCS are planning a joint event at the Lindsay Fair Grounds, we ask that you put these dates in your calendar as a time for promoting and socializing with all Simmental enthusiasts. We are also encouraging zone events to celebtrate the 50th Anniversary. If you have any ideas we ask you bring them forward to the OSA Board. There is some funding available to host a zone event. We encourage our members to contact Josh Wooddisse if you need promotional material to distribute/ have available to display at local events i.e. plowing matches, cattle shows, cattle and stocker sales. He can also assist you with with your promotional and advertising needs. You can contact him at memberservices.osa@gmail.com or call at 1-519-362-5373. We can not stress enough that the CSA and OSA want to encourage and look forward to two way communication with our membership to answer questions, concerns or comments. Tina Hiddink
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2017 Ontario Simmental Association AGM March 4, 2016, 1:00 p.m. Holiday Inn, Peterborough, ON Agenda items include Election of the Royal Judge Ernie Wallace from Stotts City, Missouri Dave Durie from Vegreville, Alberta Discussion on Simmental Show OSA Celebrating the CSA 50th Anniversary at the 2017 Trillium Classic OYCS Simmental Cattle Show July 21st to 23rd in Lindsay Ontario 2017 Futurity Entries, 67 Cows were entered by 11 producers 2017 Ontario Simmental Breeders Directory Election of 2017 Directors Banquet with the Ontario Charolais Association Fundraising Auction to follow the meal
Banquet The Ontario Charolais association will join us at the banquet and Ontario Corn Fed Beef will be served. If you book before March 01 2017, the meal cost is $35.00 per person. At the door it will be $45.00 per person. In order to confirm your dinner reservations please send a e-mail to Josh Wooddisse memberservices.osa@gmail.com.
New Location Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront 150 George Street North, Peterborough, ON K9J 3G5. A block of rooms for the OSA standard room cost is $99. Regular cost would be $145. Book your room today 705 740-6581
Spread the word and join us for the 2017 Ontario Simmental Association annual general meeting everyone is welcome. For more information got to ontariosimmentalassociation.com or email mberservices.osa@gmail.com OSA Advocate
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2017 Simmentals Royal Winter Fair Judge Nominees Ernie Wallace, Missouri Ernie and Tammy Wallace along with their children Paige and Sam own and operate Wallace Cattle Co. near Stotts City, Missouri. Ernie started out as a young ranch hand at a purebred Angus operation in Texas. In 1990, he married his wife Tammy. They located to their current 200 acre headquarters in 1997 where they raise 150 Red and Black Angus cows. They focus on mothering ability and carcass quality traits such as marbling and muscling qualities. The operation is heavily invested into breed improvement and a key element partnering with neighboring commercial producers in their ET program. The Wallace’s have held production sales annually with a large portion of their sale cattle being destined to young buyers and therefore they concentrate on the junior programs. Their cattle have been featured in hundreds of state and national shows and have exhibited champions at the highest levels. Ernie has judged numerous shows at all levels of competition and was most recently the judge of the 2016 Canadian National Angus Show in Toronto. Ernie has been impressed with the quality of the cattle produced in both Ontario and Canada and has indicated that he would be looking forward to return to Toronto in 2017 to evaluate the high caliber of Simmental cattle they we produce. Nominated by: Scott Dykstra Seconded by: Bill Elmhirst Dave Durie Jr., Alberta Dave is a partner in his generational family Beef and 3,000 acre grain operation – Duralta Farms Inc. in Alberta. His wife Denise, two boys, Dalton and Dane, and brother Dwayne manage the farms still with the involvement of his parents, Pat and Dave. The Duries manage a 250 cow herd, including many Simmental and Simmental influenced cows and bulls. Their bull and female sale is held in March, the next being there 13th annual. Dave grew up with the family raising Shorthorns that was transitioned to a Hereford program, where Dave was a junior member gaining valuable showing and fitting experience. Dave after finishing school, ran his own custom fitting services, and has worked with such show programs of Kilmorlie Farms, Ponderosa Ranch and Beartooth Ranch, primarily responsible for feeding and fitting show and sale cattle, and has been involved with many show champions. Dave judges frequently many local and 4H shows annually. He has judges multiple shows at Agribition, including Hereford, Red Angus, Black Angus, and most recently last year, the prestigious Simmental show. Dave has also judged at both Fairfair and a past Royal Winter Fair Angus show. Dave was also at the Royal with his brother Dwight, as they represented themselves as the team winners of a junior Angus fitting team. Dave’s name has been well respected as we queried our fellow western Simmental breeders about his judging this past year at Agribition. The reoccurring conversation was always he was fair, consistent, done a great job and where able to follow his rationale. Every breeder, and we contacted many, highly recommended his ability to judge our RAWF for his integrity and ability. Dave accepted the opportunity to come to the RAWF for a third visit very quickly with great anticipation and excitement to judge a show he has heard is very deep in competition and quality. The Durie family are very well respected Canadian cattle people, championing the Canadian beef industry at every available opportunity . Dave is stated as a man who gives his word, sticks to it and a hand shake can seal a deal. Nominated by: Pat Murray Seconded by: Jerry Barber OSA Advocate
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Preparing for Calving Season There is nothing like a healthy new born calf to make your day. However, it is important to remember there are several factors that can influence the health and vigor of new born calves. Here are some things you may want to consider. In many areas of the Midwest, Selenium is deficient in the soil. As a result, pasture, hay, and grains that are grown from Midwestern soils will share the deficiency. As a herd manager, one option to consider is providing higher levels of Selenium in your mineral supplementation program to alleviate deficiency problems. Injectable products, such as Mu-Se, provide supplemental Selenium along with vitamin E. It is recommended that Selenium and vitamin E both be supplemented to guard against Selenium deficiency. Body condition of cows at calving has been shown to influence several factors. First, cows in heavier body condition are better equipped to handle the nutritional demands of lactation. This results in faster breed back in the spring. Also, cows with a higher Body Condition Score (BCS) supply more IgG in their colostrum which generally leads to healthier calves and less scour issues. Take a look at your cow BCS and provide supplemental feed to bring thin cows up to more ideal scores. Planning a calving flow chart can be very beneficial to maintaining health and performance. Many producers will have one area for close-up cows, one area for calving, and one area for lactating cows. This is a good layout until disease occurs. When a disease occurs, the remainder of cows yet to flow through the layout will be exposed to the pathogens. Thus, you may want to formulate a plan B area to allow better disease control. Order calving season supplies ahead of time to ensure they are on site when you need them. Artificial colostrum or bagged, dry colostrum replacer is one of the supplies you will want to have. Make sure when buying colostrum replacer it is in fact a replacer and not just a supplement. The easiest way to know is the price. The replacer will be roughly 3 times the cost. Trust me it is worth the extra money. Obtaining colostrum from a cow that lost her calf or a neighboring farm can work too. Just make sure the herd is Johne's free and on a good herd health standing. Calves will need colostrum in the first 2-4 hours, thus having some on site is crucial. Don't forget OB lube, OB chains, palpation sleeves and other materials that may be needed to assist calves. Live calves are the best calves. Being prepared for calving season could return several dollars to your operation.
By Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension source web.extension.illinois.edu/oardc/eb275/entry_12187/ OSA Advocate
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Information Regarding Anaplasmosis for Breed Associations Ann Godkin, Lead Veterinarian, Disease Prevention (Cattle) OMAFRA, Elora In November, 2015 a pure-bred Holstein cow that became sick after coming to an Ontario farm from a breed show was diagnosed with anaplasmosis. Anaplasmosis is rarely seen in Ontario. To date, anaplasmosis has only been found in Ontario cattle whose history suggests they became infected while living or traveling in areas of the United States where the disease is present. The range of anaplasmosis in the US is expanding due to the movement of anaplasmosis carrier cattle. Introduction of anaplasmosis to a dairy or beef herd is highly undesirable as the infection is highly contagious, infected cattle can become sick and die, subclinically infected cattle have markedly reduced productivity and carrier cattle (those carrying infection but not showing signs) occur as a result of infection While anaplasmosis spread by ticks is possible, in regions where tick exposure is unlikely due to climate or housing, needle transfer of infected red blood cells from carriers to uninfected cattle is more likely. Prevention of the spread of anaplasmosis among Ontario cattle is critical for maintaining an individual herd’s health status and the provincial reputation for high health. Investigations of recent incursions of anaplasmosis into Canada and the north-eastern US have highlighted specific risk factors, such as injections, for infection spread within herds in these areas. Spread by contaminated injection equipment is both likely and readily preventable. Prevention of spread by needles is readily accomplished by the use of a new, clean needle for every injection. The rate of infection spread will be much faster if a needle used for injecting an infected animal is used in an injection bottle to withdraw medication such as oxytocin or other veterinary drugs. Use of contaminated medications to inject multiple animals can rapidly spread infection to a high proportion of the herd. A new, clean needle should be used to withdraw all medications from containers to prevent contamination. Testing cattle for anaplasmosis infection prior to entry to Canada from infected regions is not required by regulation. Producers should consider incorporating testing for anaplasmosis into biosecurity programs to prevent disease introduction when new cattle are added to their herds, when cattle return from shows or fairs, or re-enter from co-mingled locations such as heifer raising operations. Carrier cattle cannot be visually identified. Note that cattle from other regions or countries may be co-mingled with domestic cattle at events such as shows and fairs within the province. Cattle may not have to leave the province to become infected. Discuss your herd’s situation and risk level with your herd veterinarian. Develop and implement a biosecurity program that incorporates actions and testing to prevent anaplasmosis introduction and spread in your herd.
If you have specific questions on anaplasmosis or how you can protect your herd, please speak with your veterinarian or contact Ann directly at Ann.godkin@ontario.ca or by phone at 519.846.3409
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2016 Simmental Show, Toronto, ON
Junior Calf Champion STEWART DAISY DUKE Stewart Livestock
Reserve Junior Calf Champion IRCC NJM DELICIOUS 626D Billy Elmhirst
Senior Calf Champion
GREYLEDGE SHIMMER N SHINE David Grey
Reserve Senior Calf Champion FUSION DAY DREAMER Julie Denison Ross Giles
Judge - Bill Biglieni, Douglas MB
Junior Champion Female LAROSE CHOCOLATE CHIP 2C Jetstream Livestock R Plus
Reserve Junior Champion Female DESTINY CURRENCY SAPHIRE Todd & Karen Campbell
Champion Percentage Female PHILLIPS SNAZZY 15C Emily Duenk
Senior Champion Female DONOVANDALE BAILEY 2B Gerald Donovan
Reserve Senior Champion Female M&L KENDRA 57B Roger Maloney
Champion Fullblood KINGFIELD DAKOTA Charles Burns
Grand Champion Female
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Reserve Grand Champion Female GREYLEDGE SHIMMER N SHINE David Grey
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2016 Simmental Show, Toronto, ON
Bull Calf Champion XCEL DAYTRADER 401D Kevin Macintyre
Reserve Bull Calf Champion KDL DUNRAVEN DUDE Kalie Dufault
Junior Champion Bull SLCC SENTINEL PRIME 326C Scott Dykstra
Reserve Junior Champion Bull WKF CLEATUS 10C Bruce Parsons & Family Parsons
Progeny of Dam Kevin Macintyre, Russell, ON
Senior Champion Bull IRCC BOOMSHAKALAKA 434B Billy Elmhirst
Reserve Senior Champion Bull HARVIE BLK ADVANCE 402B Blake Alton
Breeder's Herd Indian River Cattle Company
Grand Champion Bull XCEL DAYTRADER 401D Kevin Macintyre
Reserve Grand Champion Bull KDL DUNRAVEN DUDE Kalie Dufault
Get of Sire Todd & Karen Campbell, Meaford, ON
Premier Exhibitor & Premier Breeder Indian River Cattle Company
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2016 Bright Light Futurity Show
Champion Female IRCC NJM DELICIOUS 626D Billy Elmhirst
Reserve Champion Female ACADEMY HILL DELLA 12D John Pearson
Champion Bull BARLEE RANGER SMITH Jerry Barber
Reserve Champion Bull DONOVANDALE DIABLO Gerald Donovan
Judge - Rob Lundago, Sundro AB
2016 Ron Wooddisse Memorial Performance and Efficiency Award
Champion Female Waydamar Blk Dina 59D Average Percentile Ranking of 18.9% Sired by Ricwood Admiral 26A Waydamar Farms, Dundalk, ON
Reserve Champion Female McRobdon Paige 57C Average Percentile Ranking of 26.5% Sired by Maplerose Superman 13U McRobdon Simmentals. Mount Forest
Champion Bull Richwood Patton 45C Average Percentile Ranking of 21.5% Sired by Ricwood Admiral 26A Richwood Simmentals, Moorefield
Reserve Champion Bull Waydamar Blk Commodore 36D Average Percentile Ranking of 22% Sired by Ricwood Admiral 26A Waydamar Farms, Dundalk, ON
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2016 NATIONAL JUNIOR BEEF HEIFER SHOW RESULTS November 4—5, 2016 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Charles John Watson V Memorial Award Top female Bred and Owned by a 4-H Member IRCC CHERRY BOMB 513C, PG1143664 Katie Elmhirst, INDIAN RIVER, ON
Simmental Class Champion Simmental Heifer & Reserve Grand Champion Heifer IRCC CHERRY BOMB 513C, PG1143664 Katie Elmhirst, INDIAN RIVER, ON
Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer LAROSE CHOCOLATE CHIP 2C, BPG1143964 Bert Raven, East Garafraxa, ON
Junior Beef Showmanship Junior Showmanship Champion Junior Showperson Katie Elmhirst, INDIAN RIVER, ON IRCC CHERRY BOMB 513C, PG1143664
Reserve Champion Junior Showperson Kennidi Howe, Glencoe, ON HCC MS. CHERRY COKE, EX
Intermediate Showmanship Champion Intermediate Showperson Kade Earley, Kerwood, ON Earley Miss New Deal 1C, 1877082
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showperson Katelynne Thomson, Collingwood, ON FMS Cosmo 1C
Senior Showmanship Champion Senior Showperson Brad MacIntyre, Lucknow, ON
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Reserve Champion Senior Showperson Jared Ball, Coldwater, ON
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2016 Simmental Banner Sponsors Open Show Banners and Sponsors CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF Bouchard Livestock International Crossfield, AB
RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CALF Wild Oak Farms, Hank, Tina and Brandon Hiddink, Bloomfield
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF Hallridge Simmentals Dr. Everett and Marylon Hall, Owen Sound, ON
JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL Gravandale Simmentals, Ivan and Grace Oesch, Wellesley, ON
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF Martinvale Farms Kyle & Jessica Martin Tweed, ON
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL Destiny Simmentals, Todd and Karen Campbell, Meaford, ON
SENIOR CHAMPION BULL RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF Canadian Simmental Country Calgary, AB Leahy Stock Farm Bernard and Lise Leahy and Family, Douro, ON RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Ontario Simmental Association Waydamar Simmentals, Dave and Gayle Milliner, Dundalk, ON GRAND CHAMPION BULL RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Burns Simmental, Sterling and Mona Burns, Perth, ON Donovandale Farms Gerald and Keitha Donovan and family, Ashton, ON RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL Indian River Cattle Company, Billy and Juanita Elmhirst, Indian SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE River, ON Rockridge Simmentals, memory of Florence Lewis PROGENY OF DAM RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Alliance Simmental Farms, Mike McCart, North Gower, ON V5 Simmentals in Memory of Bennie Vance BREEDERS HERD GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Ottawa Valley Simmental Club Marywood Simmentals Josh Wooddisse & Taika von Königslöw Palmerston ON GET OF SIRE Poplar Simmentals Auburn, ON RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Flo-Lar Farms in memory of Larry Behnke CHAMPION PERCENTAGE FEMALE Academy Hill Livestock, John and Kathy Pearson, Grafton, ON BULL CALF CHAMPION Robson Acres, The Robson Family, Millbrook, ON CHAMPION FULLBLOOD Ontario Simmental Association
Bright Lights Futurity Banners and Sponsors Champion Bull Wild Oak Farms, Hank, Tina and Brandon Hiddink, Bloomfield
Champion Female Black River Farms, Dan and Janet Munro, Sutton,ON
Reserve Champion Bull Ontario Simmental Association
Reserve Champion Female Simmgen Land and Cattle Co. Jarvis, ON
Ron Wooddisse Memorial Performance and Efficiency Award Banners and Sponsors Champion Bull O’Brien Farms Dan O’Brien Winchester, ON
Champion Female Maple Key Farms, Stan & Sharron Conquergood Port Elgin, ON
Reserve Champion Bull McRobdon Simmentals, Mount Forest, ON
Reserve Champion Female Kelly Cattle Company Aidan Kelly, Belwood ON
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Become an OSA Member The OSA • Puts on the Royal Winter Fair Show, supports the youth shows. • Promotes the Simmental breed by Ads (Simmental Country, Ontario Beef, Ontario Feeders) • Attends the Ontario Beef, Ontario Feeders AGM & trade shows • Any 4H member showing a Simmental receives a Simmental gift for completing the club Benefits of being a OSA Member • Receive the Advocate • Your Farm will be put in the OSA Directory that will be put out next year for the CSA AGM 1 year | Membership (HST incl.) $50 or $55 before Jan 31st For more Information Josh Wooddisse - Ontario Simmental Member Services Manager www.ontariosimmentalassociation.com or memberservices.osa@gmail.com
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