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Welcome to the Charolais Banner’s 59th Herdsire Edition!
So far this year, 22 new members have joined the Charolais Association— welcome to each of you! Inside this edition, you’ll find extensive coverage of the World Charolais Technical Conference in Mexico, Canadian Charolais Association events in Quebec, and the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation’s Breeders School, AGM, and fundraising auction.
A big thank-you to the Quebec Charolais Association for doing a fantastic job organizing and hosting us, and for showcasing their beautiful province. For many of us, it was our first time visiting Quebec, and we thoroughly enjoyed it—we’re already looking forward to coming back.
It’s been a busy summer with lots of travel and events across the country. Candice and I had a great time touring operations in the Maritimes and Quebec. We met so many amazing people, saw some top-notch programs, and explored parts of the country we hadn’t seen before. It’s incredible how similar, yet different, Canada is from region to region in terms of climate and growing conditions. You don’t have to travel far to see a dramatic change in rainfall. We hope everyone has been able to put up enough feed to sustain their herds—or even expand their programs.
Speaking of growth, be sure to check out the Calendar of Events page for upcoming female production and consignment sales.
Congratulations to the organizers of the CCYA Char-Zam Youth Conference in Stettler—your tireless efforts do not go unnoticed. Everyone in
attendance had a great time, and the buzz has already started for next year’s conference in Ontario. Watch for a full report in the October Banner!
In industry news, Australia has recently reopened its borders to fresh and frozen Canadian beef for the first time since 2003. This is exciting for beef producers, as increased exports present significant economic opportunities for our local economies across the country.
Back in mid-June, I came across an article from the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium held in Amarillo, Texas. A professor from West Texas A&M University predicts carcass weights could continue to rise—possibly reaching 1,500 lb. It will be interesting to see how this develops. I believe Charolais cross cattle could become even more sought-after by packers in the coming years.
Have a great day, Robbie
Bienvenue à la 59ème édition des taureaux d’élevages de la bannière Charolais !
Cette année, 22 nouveaux membres se sont joints à notre association Charolaise; bienvenue à tous! Dans ce numéro, vous trouverez un compte rendu complet de la conférence technique mondiale sur le charolais au Mexique, les événements de l’association canadienne du Charolais à Québec, ainsi que l’école d’élevage, de l’assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) et de la levée de fonds des Amis de la Fondation canadienne du Charolais.
Nous tenons à remercier l’Association charolaise du Québec pour son excellent travail d’organisation et d’accueil, et pour avoir mis en valeur leur magnifique province. Pour plusieurs d’entre nous, c’était notre première visite au Québec, et nous avons beaucoup apprécié; nous avons déjà hâte d’y retourner.
L’été a été chargé, avec de nombreux voyages et événements partout au
pays. Candice et moi avons passé un excellent temps à visiter des troupeaux dans les Maritimes et au Québec. Nous avons rencontré des gens formidables, assisté à des programmes de premier ordre et exploré des régions du pays que nous n’avions jamais vues auparavant. Il est incroyable de constater à quel point le Canada présente des similitudes et des différences régionales en matière de climat et de conditions de croissance. Nul besoin de voyager bien loin pour constater un changement radical en matière de précipitations. Nous espérons que chacun de vous a pu produire suffisamment de fourrages pour nourrir son troupeau, voire accroitre leurs élevage actuel.
En parlant de croissance, consultez le calendrier des événements pour connaître les prochaines ventes de femelles reproductrices et les ventes de consignation.
Félicitations aux organisateurs de la conférence jeunesse Char-Zam de la CCYA qui s’est tenue à Stettler; vos efforts inlassables ne passent pas inaperçus. Tous les participants ont passé un excellent moment, et
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l’engouement pour la conférence de l’année prochaine en Ontario est déjà palpable. Ne manquez pas le compte rendu complet dans la bannière d’octobre!
Du côté de l’industrie, l’Australie a récemment rouvert ses frontières au bœuf canadien frais et congelé pour la première fois depuis 2003. C’est une nouvelle réjouissante pour les producteurs de bœuf, car l’augmentation des exportations offre d’importantes opportunités économiques pour nos économies locales partout au pays.
À la mi-juin, je suis tombé sur un article du symposium de la Fédération pour l’amélioration des bovins qui s’est tenu à Amarillo, au Texas. Un professeur de l’université West Texas A&M prédit que le poids des carcasses pourrait continuer à augmenter, atteignant peut-être 680 kg. Il sera intéressant de suivre l’évolution de la situation. Je pense que les bovins croisés Charolais seront encore plus recherchés par les transformateurs dans les années à venir.
Bonne journée, Robbie.
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General Meeting, chaired by President Shawn Airey. Highlights of the meeting included:
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The 2019 newly elected Board of Directors:
President: Mike Elder, Coronach, SK
First Vice President: Kasey Phillips, Waskatenau, AB
Second Vice President: Shawn Airey, Rivers, MB
The Canadian Charolais Association held its Annual General Meeting on June 13 in Quebec City, Quebec. The event featured a full schedule, beginning with two impressive herd visits. The first stop was at the farm of François Poirier, followed by a tour of Louber Farms. A heartfelt thank you goes out to these breeders and to the Quebec Charolais Association for their tremendous hospitality and efforts in organizing such a successful visit.
Past President: Darwin Rosso, Moose Jaw, SK
Directors:
• A financial report from MNP, the CCA’s auditor, confirming that the association is in a strong financial position.
• An office update from General Manager Craig Scott, which included news on staff, the sale of the previous office, and the purchase of a new office space.
Mathieu Palerme, Gatineau, QC
Roger Maloney, Indian River, ON
Jim Olsen, Portage la Prairie, MB
Day two began with the Friends of Canadian Charolais Foundation Breeder School, which was both informative and well-attended. This was followed by the CCA Annual
Lorne Lakusta, Andrew, AB
• Craig also delivered the Breed Improvement Committee report on behalf of Chair Dennis Serhienko. Key points included updates on DNA service providers, the GPA program, and the Board's decision to publish test results for animals screened for Progressive Ataxia.
Additionally, the Board voted to expand EPD trait collection to include feet and leg scores, docility, teat and udder scores, and calf vigour. The Breed Improvement Committee continues to make strides in advancing the Charolais breed. Ryan Nesbitt reported on behalf of the Advertising and Promotion Committee, emphasizing the group’s focus on ad development, including continued presence in Cattlemen's and regional publications. Social media has also been instrumental, with Facebook used to share fall show results and a newly mobile-friendly website now live.
Armond Roy presented the Market Report, including a recap of the
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Assemblée générale annuelle 2025 de l’Association canadienne Charolais à Québec
L’Association canadienne Charolais (ACC) a tenu son assemblée générale annuelle le 13 juin à Québec, au Québec. L’événement a offert un programme complet, en commençant par deux visites impressionnantes de troupeaux. Le premier arrêt s'est fait à la ferme de François Poirier, suivi d’une visite des Fermes Louber. Sincères remerciements à ces éleveurs et à l’Association Charolais du Québec pour leur formidable hospitalité et leurs efforts dans l’organisation de ces visites très réussies.
La deuxième journée a débuté avec l’école des éleveurs de la Fondation des amis des Charolais canadiens,
laquelle fut à la fois instructive et avec une bonne participation. Par la suite, l’assemblée générale annuelle de l’ACC s'est tenue sous la présidence de Shawn Airey. Les faits saillants de l'assemblée sont :
• Un rapport financier du groupe MNP, l’auditeur de l'ACC, confirmant que l’association est dans une bonne situation financière.
• Une mise à jour des affaires du bureau de l'Association par le directeur général Craig Scott. Il incluait des nouvelles sur le personnel, la vente de l'ancien bureau et l’acquisition d’un nouvel espace de bureau.
• Craig a également présenté le rapport du comité d’amélioration
de la race au nom du président, Dennis Serhienko. Les éléments clés de son exposé comprenaient des mises à jour sur les fournisseurs de services d'analyse de l'ADN, le programme GPA et la décision du Conseil d'administration de publier les résultats des tests pour les animaux dépistés pour l’ataxie progressive. De plus, le Conseil a voté en faveur de l'augmentation de la cueillette de données pour le calcul des EPD sur de nouveaux caractères incluant les notes sur les pieds et membres, la docilité, les notes sur les trayons et le pis, ainsi que sur la vigueur du veau. Le Comité d’amélioration de la race continue d'aller de l'avant pour faire progresser la race Charolais. Ryan Nesbitt a présenté un rapport au nom du comité de publicité et de promotion, soulignant l’accent mis par le groupe sur le développement publicitaire, y compris la présence continue dans les publications régionales et la revue Cattlemen. Les réseaux sociaux ont également joué un rôle clé, notamment avec la publication des résultats des expositions de l'automne sur Facebook, ainsi que la mise en ligne d'un nouveau site web adapté aux téléphones intelligents. Armand Roy a présenté le rapport sur les marchés, incluant un retour sur le Concours national de 2024, tandis que Darwin Rosso, président du Comité de l’éducation, de la jeunesse
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2024 National Show, while Darwin Rosso, Chair of the Education, Youth and Export Committee, reported on another successful year for the Canadian Charolais Youth Association (CCYA).
All committee reports are available for review on the CCA website.
Three director positions were up for election: one from Alberta, one from Quebec, and one at-large. All incumbents let their names stand and were re-elected. The 2025/2026 CCA Board of Directors is as follows:
• President: Ryan Nesbitt (ON)
• First Vice-President: Josh Taylor (ON)
• Second Vice-President: Dennis Serhienko
• Past President: Shawn Airey (MB)
• Directors: Josh Redden (NS), Armand Roy (QC), Michael Hunter (MB), Darwin Rosso (SK), Rod McLeod (AB), Travis Foot (AB), Kyle O’Neill (AB)
Following the AGM, the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation held their own annual meeting, reviewing the year’s accomplishments. The day concluded with the Annual President’s Dinner and Awards, attended by many award recipients, and the Foundation Fundraising Sale, which once again was a great success. A sincere thank you goes to all bidders, buyers, breeders, and businesses who donated and supported this important
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et de l’exportation, a fait état d’une autre année réussie pour l’Association canadienne des jeunes éleveurs Charolais ("CCYA").
Tous les rapports des comités sont disponibles pour consultation sur le site web de l'ACC.
Trois postes d’administrateur étaient à pourvoir : un de l’Alberta, un du Québec et un autre membre élu de façon générale. Tous les candidats actuels ont confirmé leur nomination et ont été réélus. Le conseil d’administration de l’ACC pour 2025/2026 se compose comme suit :
• Président : Ryan Nesbitt (ON)
• Premier Vice-Président : Josh Taylor (ON)
• Deuxième Vice-Président : Dennis Serhienko
• Ancient Président : Shawn Airey (MB)
• Directeurs : Josh Redden (NS), Armand Roy (QC), Michael Hunter
(MB), Darwin Rosso (SK), Rod McLeod (AB), Travis Foot (AB), Kyle O’Neill (AB)
À la suite de l’assemblée générale annuelle, la Fondation des amis des Charolais canadiens a tenu sa propre assemblée annuelle avec une revue des réalisations de l’année. La journée s’est terminée par le souper annuel du président et de remise des prix, auxquels ont assisté de nombreux lauréats, suivie par la vente et la levée de fonds de la Fondation qui a une fois de plus connu un grand succès. Un merci sincère à tous les consignataires, acheteurs, éleveurs et entreprises qui ont fait un don et soutenu cette initiative importante.
Au nom du conseil d’administration et de tout le personnel, merci à tous ceux qui ont assisté et contribué à faire de l’AGA de cette année au Québec un événement mémorable et productif.
initiative.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this year’s AGM in Quebec a memorable and productive event.
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BAR “H” CHAROLAIS, GRENFELL, SK
BLACKBERN FARM, FORESTERS FALLS, ON
BORDERLAND CATTLE COMPANY, ROCKGLEN, SK
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BORDERLAND CATTLE COMPANY, ROCKGLEN, SK
BORDERLAND CATTLE COMPANY, ROCKGLEN, SK
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JIL ALEXIS 209B FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB
JIL MIRANDA 232F FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB
JIL MISS LILLY 57E FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB
HEJ FREE SPIRIT 48F HEJ CHAROLAIS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB
JWX MISS DAHLIA 1114F HOWE COULEE CHAROLAIS, MOOSE JAW, SK
RGP SUNDANCE 1100C HUNTER HERBACK, BLADWORTH, SK
JES YAKASHA 5Y JARET KING, DAPP, AB
JW ELECTRA 17E JESSICA P. WYATT, ARROWWOOD, AB
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Gold Star Dams of Distinction are females recognized for their genetic contribution to the Charolais Industry having produced five consecutive registered calves and have attained a 205-day index of 100.0 or more.
TIP OF THE HAT TO THE BREEDERS AND OWNERS FOR PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY CHAROLAIS!
25 YEAR MEMBERS
Tim Beth Riley/Conor/Austin, Arras, BC
James S Speir, Rosetown, SK
Loval Farms, Warkworth, ON
Troy & Kristina Schweitzer, Dawson Creek, BC
Ferme Clement Ouellet, L'islet-Sur-Mer, QC
40 YEAR MEMBERS
Cay's Cattle, Kinistinow, SK
Darwin & Eileen Dunbar & Sons, Groundbirch, BC
Ferme Dubuc Charolais Inc, Ste-Eulalie, QC
Richard Larose, St-Isidore De Clifto, QC
Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston, SK
Clifford Wilkie Endiang, AB
Gordon & Leone Thurston, Irma, AB
Cushendall Charolais, Gananoque, ON
Letniaks Charolais, Consort, AB
Anita Predinchuk Foam Lake, SK
White Meadow Charolais Pipestone, MB
Hicks Charolais, Kenilworth, ON
Dry Creek Ranch, Cecil Lake, BC
50 YEAR MEMBERS
Bee & Larry Palmer, Burns Lake, BC
Parklane Charolais Three Hills, AB
Jim Hutchinson, Priceville, ON
Valleys End Ranch, Central Butte, SK
Don & Wanda Wilkie, Big Valley, AB
Wood River Charolais, Mccord, SK
The Charolais Charbray International (CCI) AGM was held in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on April 22, in conjunction with the World Charolais Technical Conference. President, Antonio Delgado chaired the meeting which was attended by representatives from Estonia, France, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Columbia, Ireland and the United States.
There was a request for new membership by Charolais + in France. Boris Kasatkin and Thomas Cyrill spoke about the group. As there were many questions regarding the association’s statutes and documentation meeting the requirements of the CCI statutes, the membership was tabled to the September quarterly meeting when Charolais + would have time to provide the necessary documents.
In France’s attempt to change arrangements with the financial institution to make banking transactions easier, it was discovered that the account and the association papers are still under FIREBEC. Nothing can be changed until these documents have been updated.
Florence Chéron and Candace By are gathering the necessary minutes and signatures required to show the change in organization name and splitting of the Secretary-Treasurer roles. Once this has been completed, they will be able to make appropriate changes to the account.
The website is an ongoing development for countries to gain worldwide exposure. The membership is encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity and send their information to the secretary. (charolaisinternational.com)
The Breed Development Committee has quarterly meetings to address issues arising around the world and offer support through discussion and documents on various conditions.
Antonio Delgado, Mexico, was elected Chairman of the committee for the upcoming year.
Colin Rex, Australia, was elected as the new President. Brent Fisher, New Zealand, is 1st Vice-President; Hugo Retaileau, France, is 2nd VicePresident; Cecile Laine, France, is Treasurer; and Candace By, Canada, is Secretary. Candace By accepted the nomination for this year but gave notice that she will not accept it next year. The organization must find a replacement.
Craig Scott started the discussion on the difference in Red Factor registrations between countries. Jose Medina explained that Mexico requires the 100K test to prove the animal carries the diluter gene of the Charolais breed, if there is red factor in the 5-generation pedigree.
Greta Harman shared an invitation to attend the World Technical Conference in 2027 in New Zealand. Helge By extended an invitation from Australia for the 2026 World Charolais Congress.
The meeting was adjourned, and the next meeting will be held online in September.
Future world events are as follows:
2026 – WORLD CONGRESS – Australia, tentatively August 7-18, starting in Brisbane, ending in Sydney 2026 – CCI YOUTH PROGRAM –United States – 3rd or 4th week of July, West South Dakota and Montana, USA
2027 – TECHNICAL CONFERENCE –New Zealand – approximately April 11-27 with post tour options
2027 – CCI YOUTH PROGRAM –tenders open 2028 – WORLD CONGRESS –United States – tentatively starting in Kansas City, Missouri ending in Nebraska with pre and post tour options
2028 – CCI YOUTH PROGRAM –tenders open
2029 – TECHNICAL CONFERENCE –Estonia
2029 – CCI YOUTH PROGRAM –tenders open
2030 – WORLD CONGRESS & CCI YOUTH PROGRAM – tenders open 2031 – TECHNICAL CONFERENCE AND YOUTH PROGRAM – France
By Helge By
The 2025 World Charolais Technical Conference was held in Mexico, in April, 2025. Starting in Aguascalientes on April 20th, it ended in Monterrey on April 30th. The Mexican Association organizing committee and in particular, the president of Herdbook Charolais Charbray Mexico, Antonio Delgado went above and beyond in presenting a world class event for the delegates from eight countries outside Mexico. There were schedule changes due to unforeseen circumstances, but you would never have known it, as it ran so smoothly.
There was a 'meet and greet' the first evening in Aguascalientes where the delegates met some new breeders and saw some old friends who they hadn't seen for some years. It was an early evening as many had long journeys to get there.
the first day we went to the ranch El Mirador owned by Edgardo Gonzalez. He had a very large string at the show in Aguascalientes that we would see in a few days. He is in the restaurant business as well, so the ranch had a hospitality slant. One thing that we found very interesting was how they ground up cactus plants and
added molasses, yeast, citric acid and sugar along with 5 kg of urea/tonne. The cactus has 6% protein to start, but after this process the mixture has 22% protein. The cactus plant will grow back and can be harvested again in 2 or 3 years. They only get about 350 ml of rain a year, which comes in a few months in the summer, so it is very dry. They try to produce all their own feed with 15 hectares of corn sileage and winter seeded wheat with well-water irrigatation. The cows rough it in the dry conditions, but are supplemented from calving to breeding. They receive 2 kg of cactus supplement a day along with corn sileage.
From there we went to the Charro Rancho El Picacho grounds to see a demonstration of a Charro rodeo. The leader of this family group was Antonio’s brother and all the members are family. These are excellent horsemen who roped horses in different displays, rode bucking horses and steers and compete in competitions regularly. The steer tipping is an old event that was to send runaway steers back to the herd. The Charro would grab the tail of a steer, wrap his foot around the tail and tip the animal. Once tipped the steer wants to rejoin the herd. Of course, at the end of an event there is a family lunch which we were happy to join.
We returned to Aguascalientes where we got a short tour and history of the city which has been very important in the state.
We experienced an impressive evening and dinner in the palace with the attendance of the Governor of Aguascalientes (equivalent of the premier of a province), Maria Teresa Jimenez Esquivel. This state livestock event usually isn’t held in the palace and doesn’t involve the Governor. It recognizes five livestock operations and is part of a yearly awards banquet. Because the Charolais Charbray Technical Conference delegates attended the event, Antonio Delgado, the president of Charolais Charbray International and Secretary, Candace By, were invited to the head table.
World Charolais Technical Conferences differ from World Congresses as they are shorter, fewer attendees, more business, technical presentations, meetings and coordination of herdbooks around the world. Not saying there isn’t great tourism that goes on, but the visiting among participants provides a great exchange of ideas from each country’s activites and much is learned by all.
day 2 was just one of those business days with technical information put forth by the Mexican technical committee headed by Pepé Medina.
Ing Luis Fernando Haro Encinas, the Director General, gave an overview of the importance of Mexican agricultural and food sector to the world. The importance and quantity of exports of agriculture products from this area is impressive. Their top five exports include beer, tequila, berries, avocados and tomatoes, while they import corn, soyabeans, pork, powdered milk and durum wheat.
Other presenters gave information on the research they are doing on methane reduction research in Mexico, which is ahead of most countries. The methods they are using to measure the methane and the feed variations they are using to see which is the best in reducing the methane emissions were explained.
They are also using funding from the Bezos Earth Fund and Methane Launch Hub a new initiative which will fund research and breeding programs across the world to help herds emit less methane – naturally. With support from over 50 institutions in more than 25 countries, the initiative aims to make methane efficiency a global breeding standard. Over time, this approach could cut methane emissions from cattle by 1 to 2% each year – accumulation
to a 30% reduction over the next two decades.
Other research was comparing Charolais and Charbray in multiple traits from performance, to ultrasound, to EPD, etc. and the finding in carcass traits showed minimal difference between them. The differences they did see were between males and females, which were significant in three traits. Males had greater ribeye areas and females had more intramuscular fat and thus, a higher marbling score.
A discussion of Progressive Ataxia was on the table and around the world the prevalence of the genetic disorder seems to be somewhat similar. Over 80% do not carry the PA gene, while about 13-18% carry one allele and most countries who have tested have less than 1% that are PA affected.
The afternoon included presentations from all participating countries explaining what they are doing in research, breeding, etc. Of interest was France, who is using a Pheno 3D imaging with 19 points of scoring at (4-12 months). Muscle development prediction and performance are being analyzed and accessed.
This was followed by the Charolais Charbray AGM which is reported in a separate report before we were off for a delicious dinner at a very old restaurant featuring fare from the Yucatan state.
day 3 saw us on the bus to Tepatitlan for the National Show. With the restrictions of cattle movement between states in Mexico at present, the shows we attended tended to be more regional state shows. This was unfortunate as it would have been interesting to see the cattle from the three shows compete against each other. The female show was the day before, so we just saw them in the stall, but we did see the 34 head bull show judged by Wade Beck, Milestone, SK. Many of the Mexican Charolais are a blend of French, US, Canadian and Mexican developed bloodlines. Quality ran deep in the cattle we saw in the shows.
After the show, we checked into the little motel buildings at the Trujillo Tequila factory before going to the show awards banquet. Each building had a roof top fire pit, as well as a spacious room with all the amenities and 2 bicycles to tour the grounds. Very unique.
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day 4 we toured a very large farming enterprise, Rancho Geno, that is composed of 1,500 purebred females including Charolais, Simmental, Red Angus and Brangus. Besides this, and 33 locations with 6,000 employees, they have 90,000 sows, farrow to finish and 10 million layer hens. They have multiple feed mills with some producing 120 tonnes of feed per hour and they buy all their feed ingredients. They export eggs to the USA, pork to Japan and besides the 120 bulls they sell as breeding stock each year, they finish all their cull animals. They use 100% AI followed by clean up bulls. If the heifers aren’t bred by 15 months, or there is more than a 15-month calving
From here we went back to Trujillo Tequila factory for a tour of the 300-year-old Hacienda. Trujillo has only been operating for six years and produces 74,000 litres in 24 hours. After some tasting we went to the San Marcos Island show grounds for dinner. The show lasts for three weeks so the cattle have watering bowls.
day 5 we bused about 2 ½ hours to get to what was an absolute oasis in the desert. Hacienda San Bartolo is owned by Hector Cuadra Munoz who owns the Cuadra boot company. This 17th century Hacienda was purchased in 1990, and the restoration began. Some of the ruins are left as they are to show what it was like. It is an incredibly maintained yard. The 600-hectare property employs 18 people and has a large vineyard and 250 Charolais females. Their cattle are managed by Jorge Avalos Soria, his wife Vicky and family and they did very well in the National show a few days before.
After a lot of deliberation. We have decided to offer our entire red factor herd for sale. They will be offered as pairs at this time, if there isn’t any buyers interested in packages we will plan to sell them individually in an online format this fall. We are open to more than one buyer as long as the groups are sold. We will not sell individually at this time.
This herd was started around 15 years ago when we selected a package of Reds and Tans from Letniak Charolais. Along with AI-ing some white cows red over the years. We are offering these cows in two groups. One is the January/February calving herd of approximately 8 pairs and the other is our April/May calving herd of approximately 17 pairs. We have grass to see them till fall if the buyer wishes to leave them here.
This is a great set of cows who have been strictly culled and produce bulls who are sought after in our annual bull sale.
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day 6 was show day at San Marcos Island with some very good quality cattle judged by PJ Budler. After the show and some shopping around the event, we were off to a vineyard for dinner and a bull fighting demonstration using yearling heifers, so some of the delegates tried it.
day 7 was the day we flew to Monterrey for the final leg of the conference. We checked into our hotel and went to the exhibition grounds to tour the show cattle, for dinner and to see some Mexican wrestling.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
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All animals must be PA tested at an accredited lab (cca or quantum) with the results submitted to the SCA at the time of entry for publication in the show program
the $50,000 Players Club Champion will be sold at the SUPERSTAR CHAROLAIS SALE
Saskatoon Livestock Sales - Saskatoon, SK - 2:00 PM
day 8 started at Tec de Monterrey which is the best private university in Mexico. There are 75,000 students on 37 campuses. Some of the topics and displays we saw included: Sustainable Energy like energy efficiency in vehicles and buildings. How they can make any bike electric by changing the front tire. Solar panels that could be transparent for windows. City maps layered to simulate different scenarios.
Another area discussed how fabricating living things to have cells to test pharmaceuticals for treatments without using animals or humans. How they are fabricating meat with a 3D printer using plant-based protein. The terminology used was actively debated as the delegates took exception to the researcher calling it meat instead of plant-based protein.
There was a genomics lab that does a lot of work in different areas using everything but blood.
A venture café is used to connect different facets of industry. Every two weeks there is a theme that is open to the public with panel questions from the audience, debates, networking and demos with online capabilities to allow participants from around the world. Our next stop was Rancho San Juan just outside of Monterrey. They run 700 breeding females with 60% Charbray and 40% Charolais. They sell 150 bulls/year with some years the buyers demanding more Charolais bulls and some years more Charbray bulls, as they rotate them in their programs. Arnulfo del la Garza Montemayer is the manager and is also the Treasurer of the Mexican Herdbook. We also had presentations from Neogen and Axiola Animal Health on Multimin.
the final day we were back to the exhibition grounds where there was a Breeder’s Choice show like the Breeder’s Classic or Players Club shows held in Canada. There were Charolais and Charbray bulls in two classes with Mexican Charolais breeders, all the International delegates and about 40 university students judged. Every participant received a certificate which many were excited to get.
We returned to the hotel to get ready for the closing banquet which saw a good turnout of Mexican breeders who came to visit with us, which was great.
5th Annual female sale
October 4, 2025
Charolais, Simmental, Angus, Shorthorn
12th Annual bull sale, February 28 2026
Sires of some bulls
Cash incentive program for a project animal purchased from the Uppin’ the Ante Female Sale
• $500 to the Grand Champion at the CCYA National Junior Show
• $500 to the Supreme Champion at the Canadian Junior Beef Show (Royal Winter Fair)
• $250 to the Reserve Grand Champion at the CCYA National Junior Show
• $250 to the Overall Grand Champion at the Junior Exhibitor’s Regional 4-H Show
• $100 for the completion of the 4-H project
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 – Viewing of the cattle all day followed by a social in the evening
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 – Viewing of the cattle all day, supper and refreshments begin at 5:00 p.m. and run until the sale starts at 7:00 p.m.
On the Thursday before the CCA events in Quebec City, the Quebec Charolais Association welcomed attendees for an unforgettable farm tour showcasing innovation and hospitality in the province’s agricultural scene.
The day began at Ferme François Poirier, where Samuel Poirier guided the group through their impressive operation. Visitors explored calving facilities, viewed commercial cattle and cow-calf pairs, and met a few herd bulls housed in a spacious barn.
After a hearty lunch, the tour continued with a scenic drive to the Poirier family’s Sugar Shack— home to their commercial maple syrup enterprise. With 1,000 acres of maple forest and approximately 25,000 tapped trees, they produce an incredible 245 barrels of syrup each year. For many on the tour, witnessing a working maple syrup operation of this scale was a true highlight. If you ever have the chance to explore Quebec, this is an experience worth seeking out.
The second and final stop of the day brought the group to Ferme Louber— an operation that left many in awe of its scale and diversity. The farm manages a 4,000-head hog barn, a multi-breed purebred program, and a strong commercial cattle component.
Following a delicious supper and warm hospitality, attendees boarded the buses once more for a scenic return drive through Quebec’s countryside, filled with admiration for the province’s vibrant agricultural community.
This year, the ACA tour took us back on the road with a slight change from the traditional Saturday tours. The organizing committee decided to host it in conjunction with the Canadian Charolais Youth Association events in Stettler. The first stop of the day was Rawes Ranches, Strome. The Rawe and Harty families treated everyone to a great breakfast, then opened the yard up for everyone. They had everything from Herd Bulls to commercial feedlot cattle on display.
From here, we traveled southwest of Bashaw to
Prairie Cove Charolais. The Bullick family are always great hosts and offer tremendous hospitality along with a great display of their program.
Next, we headed back towards Stettler to tour the EXL Charolais program. Again, the group was treated to some more quality displays and hospitality. The group then made the short drive back into Stettler to enjoy a steak supper along with the CCYA attendees.
The Rawe, Harty, Bullick, Smith, and Rairdan families all went above and beyond, and it was appreciated by everyone in attendance.
The wildfire situation has again been excessive, especially in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. When one looks at that from the 1980s, there has been steady growth in the amount and size of the wildfire, and of course, really devastating when one thinks of lost homes, buildings, and businesses. A lot is said about pets that get displaced. Many reasons, including drought, global warming, and storms, with other acts of God, generally are the culprits. We know ourselves especially this summer, there have been signs of smoke, visible and the smell of smoke. The weatherman talks about the air quality for humans, what that means, and when and at what levels it is best to stay indoors.
Time to discuss the health of our production animals. I am going to try to do some extrapolating from a study conducted in the US in Idaho on fires and smoke on the production of dairy cattle (wildfire smoke affects dairy cattle). These animal science researchers had the opportunity to measure lots of things, and they were able to see that milk production decreases linger after the smoke was gone. This article, I believe, has some insight into what is possibly happening to beef cattle under our care if we compare it to high-producing dairy cattle. There is no doubt it is affecting them, but to what degree, and what we can expect in the future. We can all gain the local weather station readings, and with air quality being part of those measurements, start comparing the degree of particulate matter week to week and get some really good assumptions as to the health changes and growth changes in our cattle. Lots of local weather stations out
By Roy Lewis DVM
there. Depending on the length of time of the poor-quality air exposure, the degree of particulate matter in the air gives an idea of the insult. The issue is that mature cattle depend on the exact time of calving, milking, and then rebreeding, so major ramifications can happen. Younger cattle are always at risk of pneumonia or other diseases due to stress.
We all know the major effects from burns when a fire has gone through, and those will all require medical attention, much as severe photosensitization does. In this article, I want to try and illustrate the current health problems or losses in production and the long-term losses that could occur. In some situations, we may have options for moving cattle, but in most cases, there is no option. At least if differences in potential growth or reproductive rates and chronic infection can be somewhat quantified, we may know what to watch for. That way, if there is either compensation or insurance in some cases, you have talking points. These acts of God, so to speak, need to be quantified no differently than flooding, tornadoes, etc. The immediate death or destruction that one can quantify it is the long-term exposure and production losses that this study was able to quantify in the highly productive dairy cow, which are very enlightening.
We all know smoke affects the respiratory system, and depending on the type of fire, there are often many toxins produced, including things like carbon dioxide, or monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and many hydrocarbons, none of which do anything to help breathing. These vary greatly depending on the fire type, which leads to the smoke type. The other thing that is measured is the particulate matter in the fire, and the fine particulate matter PM
2.5 is the stuff that gets breathed in and essentially clogs up the lungs, sets up inflammation, and does lots of long-term damage. The key thing these researchers found was that at about 35ugPM, 2.5 was the level considered too high, and for every 100ug increase, there was a 1.2 kg decrease in milk production. They found that all things, such as blood parameters, affected hemoglobin and inflammatory indicators, such as WBC up. The bottom line was that the immune system was affected, and production, such as milk, was affected.
The above information was obtained from dairy cows housed inside for seven days with high levels of smoke in the area, and they also found it took about a week for the cows to recover in milk production after the smoke had decreased to acceptable levels. What can we expect to happen to our beef cattle? They are housed outside, and things like the degree of air quality and length of time exposed will all take their toll. Milk production will likely drop, so there will not be as much available for the calf. As I have mentioned before, cattle having low lung capacity will increase the chances of respiratory disease, as well the growth of the calves from both dealing with the smoke and less milk production from their mothers.
I worry that herds exposed to wildfire smoke over extended periods may have fertility rates likely could be lower, and will we get in some cases, permanent lung damage leading to long-term production issues. We all know the treated calf that recovers from pneumonia is often left with some permanent lung damage, so lifetime productivity goes down.
I know this smoke is always way beyond our control, and I know it
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The 62nd Annual General Meeting for the Saskatchewan Charolais Association was held June 13th at the Dakota Dunes Casino. The morning started with a golf tournament open to any attendees, followed by the meeting with supper, and the Sask Royal Sale to follow.
Dale Weinbender, Canora, remains as President of the SCA Board of Directors. Both Justin Cay, Kinistino, and Scott Sunderland, Saint Front, remain as 1st and 2nd Vice President, respectively.
In the board elections, Justin Cay of Kinistino was re-elected to another three-year term. Emily Schick, Mossbank, and Michelle Bomok, Battleford, were both elected to the board of directors, replacing retiring directors Doug Harcourt, Quill Lake, and Ray Paschke, Love.
The 2024 Financial statement showed a net loss of $2,122. The association remains stable with nearly $118,000 in retained earnings. The largest expense was investing in promotion & advertising, which amounted to
ASSOCIATION NEWS
B BAR CATTLE
Lucky Lake, SK
BELLA WILKIE
Clive, AB
BLACK CREEK
Iroquois, ON
BROKEN ARROW RANCH
Smithers, BC
CALEB SCHNUELLE
Dewitt, NE
CARSTEN SCHNUELLE
Dewitt, NE
CHARITY SCHNUELLE
Dewitt, NE
CLAIRE SCHNUELLE
Dewitt, NE
$12,366. This includes print advertising costs, sponsorship of junior shows, and regional 4-H winner prizes.
The SCA is hosting the Players Club Show in conjunction with the National Show at Canadian Western Agribition this year. New for this year is mandating that PA Test results be publicized for voting members during the players club show. With there being no Agribition sale this year again, the Player Club winner is to be
sold in the Superstar Sale in Saskatoon on December 21.
The 4-H & Youth account drew over $9,330 in expenses. This investment provides DQ Gift Cards to 4-H members exhibiting Charolais calves to further incentivise juniors to start or continue showing Charolaisinfluenced animals.
The SCA has announced that next year’s AGM is June 11, 2026, at The Willows, Saskatoon!
CLEARWATER RANCH
Brechin, ON
GRAVEL LANE LIVESTOCK
Chepstow, ON
JOHNSON LIVESTOCK
Peebles, SK
JUSTIN & ASHLEY STILL
Cherhill, AB
KAYLIE THOMPSON Lyn, ON
OUTLAW ACRES
Armstrong, BC
POWERHOUSE EMBRYONICS
Provost, AB
R. THOMPSON’S FARM
Shannonville, ON
RAFTER X CHAROLAIS
Consul, SK
RESILENT RANCHES LTD
Nanton, AB
SUNNYVIEW CATTLE COMPANY
Ennismore, ON
TRENTON & AMY SQUAIR
Lumby, BC
TWIN BIRCH CHAROLAIS
White Lake, ON
WEST COUNTRY CHAROLAIS
Rocky Mountain House, AB
GROSS UP OVER $57,000
Friday June 13, 2025 • Dakota Dunes, SK
Auctioneer: Chris Poley
Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co
Gross Average
1 Bred Cow
2 Bred Heifer Picks
1 Pick
2 Heifer Calf Picks
3 Flushes
2 Pregnant Recips
5 Embryo Lots (28)
($1,557/embryo)
$32,500 $32,500
$59,500 $29,750
$13,000 $13,000
$23,500 $11,750
$42,500 $14,167
$23,000 $11,500
$43,600 $8,720
5 Semen Lots (110) $36,125 $7,225 ($328/dose)
21 Lots
$271,225 $12,915
The Sask Royal Sale continues to offer high quality opportunities for breeders to buy into breed leading genetics. The sale moved back to the Dakota Dunes Casino and again followed the SCA AGM.
High Selling Bred Cow
Lot 1, WC Ms Remix 9250 P, sired by WCR Remix 606 ETP. Sold for $32,500 to Brent Charolais, Alton, KS, Caprock Cattle Co, Hecla, SD, and Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw, AB. Consigned by Highway 21 Feeders Acme, AB and JMAR Genetics, Appomattox, VA.
High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 2, Pick of the Elder Charolais Bred Heifers sired by Sparrows Pascal 239K. Sold for $41,000 to CN Charolais. Consigned by Elder Charolais, Coronach.
High Selling ET Calf Pick
Lot 4, Pick of the W2 Farms ET Calves by PCC 342L and WWWW 322L. Sold for $13,000 to Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite. Consigned by W2 Farms, LeRoy.
High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 6, Pick of the Scott Stock Farm Heifer Calves. Sold for $13,000 to Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite. Consigned by Scott Stock Farm, Crossfield, AB.
High Selling Pregnant Recip
Lot 10, Pregnant Recipient cow serviced to Elders Lincoln 307L x BRCHE Berkly Ann 8507 PLD ET. Sold for $13,000 to Elder Charolais, Coronach. Consigned by Cays Cattle, Kinistino.
High Selling Embryo Lot Per Egg
Lot 12, WR Relief J4606 x KAYR Lainey 502C. 5 embryos sold for $3,000/ embryo to Cays Cattle, Kinistino. Consigned by Kay-R Charolais, Waskatenau, AB.
HERD HEALTH, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 50
seems common sense, but beware of having extra pneumonias to treat, and possibly reproduction may suffer. Do keep this documented. There are methods of less dense reforestation and in some areas, small ruminants grazing to keep vegetation and hence fuel down all help. Early detection of technology also helps. I often wonder if these same effects we see in our production animals must be the same for wildlife, as well as habitat loss. They worry about methane
production from cattle leading to global warming. That must pale in comparison to millions of hectares of forest burned every year in North America.
I also really believe more reliance by communities on large and wide green zones, 1 km to a mile wide and pastured by cattle, could potentially save communities from getting burned, which would really be a winwin population. We will likely find, with selection, certain lines of cattle
High Selling Semen Lot Per Straw
Lot 20, Keys Powermax 57G. Sold for $500/ straw to W2 Farms, LeRoy. Consigned by Balamore Farms, Great Village, NS.
that may have more of a tolerance to smoke and high particulate matter. Worth watching as global warming, more storms and fires are becoming a common theme every summer, especially in Western Canada. If there are fire issues, reach out to the breed association or the CCA. Farming or ranching areas are where fires can be stopped, and this makes it easier for firefighters.
Morgan Debenham, Kennedy, SK, was one of seven Canadian students recently awarded a CABEF Scholarship for Agricultural Excellence. Morgan is the daughter of Larry & Jill (Beck) Debenham and is currently serving on the Canadian Charolais Youth Association Board of Directors. Morgan has been accepted to the University of Saskatchewan this fall, where she plans to study towards a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness.
Congratulations to Frank and Elly Cholak of Circle Cee Charolais in Lamont, Alberta, on celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
This column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people of the business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversaries and events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you’d like to submit, please email admin@charolaisbanner.com for print in upcoming issues.
Helge & Candace By - By Livestockretire from sales management
Initially formed to co-manage the Regina Bull Sale, which they did for thirteen years, By Livestock took on a larger role with the passing of Dale Norheim in 2010. For over 25 years, Helge and Candace have consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide an extremely personalized touch in assisting breeders with their sales and promotional management. In addition, they have also provided order buying services, and hundreds of females and herd bulls have been placed in purebred and commercial herds across North America. Helge & Candace have been extremely active with Charolais International, travelling to various events worldwide. They have hosted a multitude of agricultural tours for producers from many countries, including tours of Charolais, Simmental, Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, and Limousin herds, along with educational components and tourist attractions in Canada.
It’s a Girl!
Ada Beatrice Meier was born on June 25, 2025, weighing 6 lbs 5 oz and measuring 45cm. She is welcomed by parents Kody & Alexandra Meier, as well as grandparents Tim & Sherlin Meier and the rest of the Meier family at Hopewell Charolais, Kerrobert, SK.
Greenwood - Jozwiak Wed
Travis Jozwiak and Heidi Greenwood were married April 19 at Two Jack Lake, Banff, Alberta. Travis is a 2nd generation CCYA alumni, son of Grace and Brian Jozwiak and grandson of John and Rowana Rudiger. They reside in Calgary, Alberta, where Travis is a Sales Associate.
Harold and Delores Thornton celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2025. In 1968 they bought their first Charolais and ran under Thornmont Ranch at Blackie, AB. Harold was on the CCA Board from 1972 to 1981 and president in 1976 & 1977. Delores was president of the Charolettes in 1973 & 1974. They were great promoters of the breed and were the only husband and wife that were presidents of the CCA and Charolettes. They dispersed their herd in 1984.
Jerrold Alan Delahey, in his 89th year, passed peacefully on May 19, 2025, comforted by the knowledge that his final crop was seeded and a gentle rain was falling. Born August 13, 1936, on the family farm near Tuxford, SK, Jerrold’s life was deeply rooted in the land he loved.
After attending school in Blofield and Moose Jaw, he began farming with his father and worked two decades at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant. In 1957, a blind date led him to Barbara Cowan, and they married the following year, beginning 67 years of partnership in
It’s a Girl!
Mac & Shelby Oberle are excited to announce the birth of Layla Jo Oberle, born July 17, 2025, weighing 6 lbs 14 oz. Layla is welcomed by grandparents Layne & Paula Evans, Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston, SK, and Kelly & Tricia Oberle, Circle 7 Ranches, Shaunavon, SK.
Julia Patenaude, daughter of Rob & Carolyn Patenaude, owners of Sunshine Oak Charolais at Holland, Manitoba, graduated in June with a Degree in Commerce - Honours from the University of Manitoba. Julia has started her career as a Farm Management Consultant with MNP in Brandon, but plans to continue helping on the farm during harvest and calving when she can!
August 13, 1936 – May 19 2025
life and on the farm.
Together, they founded Chardel Charolais and spent 30 years showing cattle across Western Canada. Jerrold served as President of the Canadian Charolais Association, which took him around the world. In 1998, he and Barbara were honored as “Farmers of the Year.”
Retired in 2008, Jerrold remained a trusted farm advisor to his son Dave and relished scenic drives to check the crops. Family was his foundation—hosting reunions, cheering at endless grandkid events, and delighting in the next generation’s arrival.
Jerrold is survived by his brother, Arthur (Liz) Delahey; his wife of 67 years, Barbara; daughter, Sandra
Luchia (Wayne Chubey) and her children Kyle Luchia (Hayley McMeekin and great-granddaughter Iyla), Kurt Luchia (Jennifer and greatgranddaughters, Elizabeth and Adele) and Avery Luchia; son, Dave (Karen) Delahey and their children Robyn Delahey (Cody Holzapfel and greatgrandchildren, Lukas and Kate), Matt Delahey (Gillian Pinder and greatgranddaughter, Kier), Jena Paquin (Brad Paquin and great-grandsons Carter and Cameron), Morgan Delahey (J.C. Ayque), and son, Scott (Lynn) Delahey and their children Brittany Delahey (Francis Roy and great-grandson Thomas), Connor Delahey, and Gavin Delahey.
If you’re lucky enough to be a fulltime farmer or rancher, summer can be one of the best times of year. I appreciate the long days and long nights and countless opportunities to take advantage of heat and sunshine. Blue skies and green pastures provide some of the best opportunities for photos and videos that showcase our cattle and our farm and ranch operations.
Summer also brings additional challenges such as wildfire smoke, tornadoes, hail, extreme heat and the risk of evacuation. Producers across Canada have faced these challenges since May. And while the end of summer may be near, we still need to be mindful of the potential risk and the need to be prepared.
CCA’s chief veterinary officer Dr. Leigh Rosengren says that prolonged wildfire smoke exposure may cause respiratory irritation, inflammation and negatively impact cattle health and production. It is important to remember that cattle can be impacted just as much as humans by prolonged exposure to smoke. If your region is impacted by wildfire smoke, monitor your animals closely and contact your veterinarian if you have any concerns. If you do not already have an emergency preparedness plan for your farm or ranch operation, it is never too late to create one. The Government of Canada, Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and most provinces have guidelines and templates to help you easily create a comprehensive plan that includes scenarios such as sheltering in place
By Tyler Fulton, CCA President
and evacuation. You should also have a farm/ranch emergency kit to ensure you can take care of people and animals. Being proactive and prepared makes emergency situations such as wildfires and severe weather easier to manage.
We are looking forward to Parliament resuming for the fall session. The spring session was short and resulted in a big disappointment along with some good opportunities for the Canadian beef industry.
The fast-tracked process of passing Bill C-202 was very frustrating.
CCA invested significant resources campaigning against the previous iteration of the bill, Bill C-282. Bill C-202 was exactly the same, and we let Members of Parliament and the Senate know that we view this bill as bad trade policy that pits Canadian agricultural sectors against each other. Unfortunately, it’s not possible for all advocates to achieve the outcome that they want every time. CCA did not publicly share every phone call, letter or meeting about Bill C-202, but I am confident that CCA did everything that we could to try and stop this harmful legislation.
Despite the disappointment, I remain positive. CCA’s commitment to advocacy and good relationships help to secure CCA an invitation to participate in important conversations. It is a significant privilege and responsibility to be asked what support Canadian cattle producers need from the federal government and to be invited to share our opinion and to provide input on policy matters.
At the time I write this message, we
are still waiting for details about how Bill C-5 will impact our industry. We have heard public commitments to removing barriers, but fine details are still being worked out.
CCA was very pleased this spring when the Government of Canada announced Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, awarded contracts to Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and Biogénesis Bagó SA to supply multiple types of vaccine products and develop Canada’s first foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. The creation of a dedicated FMD vaccine bank will build on existing protections for the livestock industry and equip producers with another tool to control and eliminate the disease should an outbreak occur. CCA has long advocated for this vital tool. We will continue to work with governments and stakeholders to ensure Canada has a robust emergency preparedness and prevention strategy against FMD. I also want to share a big CCA staff accomplishment. Executive Vice President Dennis Laycraft recently celebrated his 35th work anniversary with CCA. On the eve of this milestone, he was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in recognition of his many years of leadership to the Canadian beef industry. We are proud that Dennis has been recognized for his many accomplishments and look forward to celebrating him at our semi-annual meeting in September in Levis, Quebec.
The Sugar Shack, nestled on an island near Quebec City, set the stage for a dynamic and informative Breeders School, led by Mark Frost. Attendees from six provinces came together to share knowledge and elevate their practices.
The first speaker, Jacob Morin, delivered an in-depth presentation on pasture management and plant health. Drawing from his family’s experience, he demonstrated how strategically stockpiling grass for forage and utilizing bale grazing can unlock a pasture’s full potential. His practical insights resonated with many in the audience.
Jason Brock followed with a compelling talk on bull care and nutrition. He began with a critical question: “What is your main goal or objective?”—urging producers
to define their purpose when developing bulls. He emphasized that nutrition between 5 and 25 weeks of age plays a vital role in shaping future reproductive health,
influencing hormone levels, testicular development, and sperm production. He also stressed the importance of a year-round mineral program and maintaining consistent bull condition.
4th Annual Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation Sale
June 13, 2025 • Les Relais Des Pins, QC
Auctioneer: Eric Clouatre
Blockman: Mark Frost
26 Lots Grossed $44,560
Thanks to tremendous supporters, the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation was able to raise another $44,560. The board gathered a unique selection of frozen genetics to sell credits and service vouchers. The sale was held the evening after the FCCF Breeder’s School, CCA and FCCF
ASSOCIATION NEWS
A few changes were made to the executive of the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation during their recent Annual General Meeting. The executive includes Chairman Kelly Howe of Moose Jaw, SK; Vice-Chairman Mark Frost of Kingsey Falls, QC; SecretaryTreasurer Jeralyn Rasmussen of Innisfail, AB; and President Keith Black of Foresters Falls, ON.
They are joined on the board by Mike Elder of Coronach, SK; Dwein Trask of Saskatoon, SK; and Donna Courchesne of Shawville, QC.
The Foundation also extends its appreciation to retiring board members Helge By of Regina, SK and Dennis Serhienko of Maymont, SK for their years of dedicated service.
AGMs, and CCA’s President Dinner.
Again this year, the Foundation Board hosted a Breeder’s School, paid for CCYA Travel Bursaries, paid the travel for two to attend the Charolais Charbray International Youth Program in Australia, along with three scholarships.
The feature lot in this 26-lot sale was a heifer donated by 12 breeders from Quebec. Dutch Auction tickets were sold for $10/each and raised a total of $14,450.
The Canadian Charolais Association donated thirty, 100K genomic tests, which were purchased for $800/test to
Triple M Farms, Claresholm, AB.
The Alberta Charolais Association donated an Alberta Select Bull Show and Sale package that was purchased by Barry Potter, Earlton, ON.
A $1,000 service voucher to DLMS/ Cattelvids was purchased by $1,200 by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK. Ferme Dubuc Charolais Inc., St.Eulalie, donated 3 straws of WCR Sir Fa Mac semen sold for $170/straw to Eric Manningham, Laurierville.
A $500 Credit Voucher donated by DMV GenetiQ Services Inc., Drummondville, was sold to the Select Bull Sale Group for $1,000. Blackbern Farms, Foresters Falls, ON, purchased the Canadian Western Agribition package for $650, which was donated by the Saskatchewan Charolais Association.
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August 9
Manitoba Charolais Association AGM, McCreary Golf & Country Club, McCreary, MB
August 16
Ontario Charolais Association AGM & Junior Show, 10:30 am, Cornerview Charolais, Cobden, ON September 6
Renfrew Fair Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Renfrew, ON September 19
Lindsay Exhibition Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Lindsay, ON September 19
Classic Heritage Beef Show, A BOSS Show, Windsor, NS
October 6
Olds Fall Classic Show, A BOSS Show, Olds, AB
October 13
Balamore Farm Ltd. & Guests, Shoreline
Female Sale, 1 pm AST, Great Village, NS October 17
Uppin’ the Ante Charolais Sale, 7 pm, Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON
October 18
Fall Feature Female Sale, 2:30 pm, Hoards Station, Campbellford, ON October 25
Platinum Picks Female Sale, Colborne, ON October 31
Lloydminster Stockade Roundup Show, A Boss Show, Lloydminster, SK October 31
Manitoba Ag-Ex Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Brandon, MB November 7
Toronto Royal Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON November 7
Farmfair International Charolais Show A BOSS Show, Ag Expo Centre, Edmonton, AB November 26
Canadian Western Agribition First Lady Classic & First Lady Classic Futurity, Regina, SK November 26
Canadian Western Agribition President’s Classic All Breeds Bull Show, Regina, SK
November 27
Canadian Western Agribition Players Club Bull Futurity, 11:30 am, John Deere Sale Arena, Regina, SK November 28
Canadian National Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SK
December 5
Char-Maine Ranching Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange, Fort MacLeod, AB
December 5
Sterling Collection Sale, 2 pm, Horseshoe E Sale Barn, Kenaston, SK
December 7, 2025
Wilgenbusch Charolais Volume V Female Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Halbrite, SK
December 12
Coyote Flats Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Coaldale, AB
December 12
Alberta Charolais Association AGM, 2 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 12
Alberta Select Single Bull Show, 4 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 13
Alberta Select Female Sale, 1:30 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 13
Alberta Select Pair of Bulls Show, 9:30 am, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 16
Hunter Charolais Female Production Sale, at the farm, Roblin, MB
December 17
Steppler Farms Female Sale, 1 pm, Miami, MB
December 18
White Lights Charolais Sale, 7 pm, Calouri Building, Olds, AB
December 20
Transcon’s White Gold Charolais Sale, 1 pm, Red Deer, AB
December 21
Superstar Charolais Sale, 2 pm, Saskatoon, SK
December 22
Transcon’s National Trust-On Ice Sale, Transcon Online
December 30
Premier & Guests Fallsview
Production Sale, 7 pm, Toronto, ON
BALAMORE FARMS SHORELINE FEMALE SALE
GREAT VILLAGE, NS • OCTOBER 13, 2025
LEAHY LIVESTOCK SELECT BULL & FEMALE
SALE FEATURING GUEST M&L CATTLE CO.
INDIAN RIVER, ON • OCTOBER 26, 2025
ALBERTA CHAROLAIS SELECT FEMALE SALE
RED DEER, AB • DECEMBER 13, 2025
HUNTER CHAROLAIS FEMALE SALE
ROBLIN, MB • DECEMBER 16, 2025
STEPPLER FARMS FEMALE SALE MIAMI, MB • DECEMBER 17, 2025
SUPERSTAR CHAROLAIS SALE
SASKATOON, SK • DECEMBER 21, 2025
PREMIER & GUESTS FALLS VIEW PRODUCTION SALE TORONTO, ON • DECEMBER 30, 2025
CHRIS POLEY - 306-220-5006 SHANE MICHELSON - 403-363-9973
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