MCA Spring 2019 Bulletin

BULLETIN Manitoba Charolais

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The official publication for the Manitoba Charolais Association

HERD SIRE

SPRING ISSUE 2019

HANS & MARY MYHRE C: 204-648-6416 · hans@myhrelandandcattle.com myhrelandandcattle.com · @Myhre_Hans

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PRESIDENT’S

MESSAGE

BULLET I N The official publication for the Manitoba Charolais Association

Hans Myhre

Publisher Prairie Pistol Designs Melissa McRae RR 1 Box 57 Brandon, MB R7A 5Y1 204-573-9903

Photos Provided by Joan Airey, High Bluff Stock Farms, Rammer Charolais, HTA Charolais

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B U LLETIN Manitoba Charolais

Publications Agreement #0041265055

The official publication for the Manitoba Charolais Association

HERD SIRE

SPRING ISSUE 2019

Photo by High Bluff Stock Farms,

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As I sit down to write this message (and watch the Jets game) it is -22 outside and supposed to be dropping to -31 tonight. I can’t help but think of those of you who are in the midst calving. As you are concentrating the majority of your time and energy on keeping calves alive don’t forget to take time to rest and recharge yourself as well.

A special thanks to those MCA members that took time to represent at Mb Ag Days in Brandon. Your time and effort in promoting the Charolais breed is appreciated.

Bull Sale season in Manitoba is quickly approaching. MCA members have worked hard in the past year to prepare and develop their sale offerings to best meet the needs of the commercial cattleman. As usual the Char cross calves have been topping the markets and now is the time to invest in your next calf crop. Add Charolais genetics to your herd for calving ease, hair, added pounds and above all buyer acceptance. Take this opportunity to look through our provincial magazine and see what the advertisers have to offer you this spring.

Stay warm!

Hans Myhre President 204-648-6416

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MANITOBA CHAROLAIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

L-R: Erin Jackson, Shawn Airey, Tyler Stewart, Kevin Stebeleski, Jeff Cavers, Scott Johnson, Hans Myhre, Ron McDonald, Matthew Ramsey, Jim Olson, Rae Trimble-Olson, Brad Cline, Missing: Andre Steppler, Michael Hunter and Jared Preston

PRESIDENT H: 204-638-5664 C: 204-648-6416

hans@myhrelandandcattle.com

Breeder Map

H: 204-242-3467 C: 204-242-4448

c2charolais@inethome.ca

Juniors

H: 204-365-2729 C: 204-365-0976

rammercharolais@hotmail.com

Ag-Ex, Scholarship

H: 204-252-3115 C: 204-871-1063

trimblemr@hotmail.com

4-H

H: 204-252-3115 C: 204-856-6357

lejcharolais@gmail.com

Juniors

Box 639 Rivers, MB R0K 1X0

H: 204-328-7704 C: 204-724-8823

htacharolais@hotmail.com

Brad Cline

Box 268 Belmont, MB R0K 0C0

H: 204-537-2367 C: 204-523-0062

bjcline@mymts.net

Website Scholarship

Erin Jackson

Box 75 Inglis, MB R0J 0X0

C: 204-821-4110

erin.dawn.jackson@gmail.com

Ag-Ex, Ads & Promo

Kevin Stebeleski

Box 266 Oakburn, MB R0J 1L0

H: 204-234-5425 C: 204-365-6010

happyhavencharolais@gmail.com

Breeder Map

Michael Hunter

Box 569 Roblin, MB R0L 1P0

H: 204-937-2531 C: 204-247-0301

mike_hunter40@hotmail.com

Ads & Promo

Scott Johnston

Box 123 Rathwell, MB R0G 1S0

H: 204-749-2247 C: 204-723-5030

h.scott.johnston@gmail.com

Bulletin, Commercial & Purebred Breeder

Ron McDonald

Box 85 Sidney, MB R0H 1L0

H: 204-466-2883 C: 204-724-2811

rgmcdonaldlivestock@inethome.ca

Bulletin, Commercial & Purebred Breeder

Jared Preston

Box 790 Ste. Rose du Lac, R0L 1S0

H: 204-732-2054 C: 204-647-5416

jppreston223@gmail.com

Juniors, Scholarship

Andre Steppler

Box 340 Miami, MB R0G 1H0

H: 204-435-2463 C: 204-750-1951

steppleran@hotmail.com

Ads & Promo

Tyler Stewart

Box 26, Foxwarren, R0J 0R0

H: 204-847-2213 C: 204-847-0612

sunbladecharolais@hotmail.com

4-H, Pen Show 2019

Hans Myhre

RR 4 Comp. 9A Dauphin, MB R7N 2T7

1ST VICE PRESIDENT Jeff Cavers

Box 237 La Riviere, MB R0G 1A0

2ND VICE PRESIDENT Matthew Ramsey Box 214 Strathclair, R0J 2C0 SECRETARY/TREASURER Rae Trimble-Olson

Box 882 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7

CCA DIRECTOR AT LARGE Jim Olson

Box 882 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7

CCA DIRECTOR FOR MANITOBA Shawn Airey DIRECTORS

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canadiancharolaisassociation @canCharolais mreekie@charolais.com

CCA MESSAGE Mel Reekie

As I made the move to Calgary, Alberta in April 2012, I was an excited CCYA Alumni looking forward to working with the Canadian Charolais Association as part of my next adventure in life. Little did I know just what opportunities laid ahead for me.

Over the past few years I’m happy to have been involved and witness to the momentum that the Charolais breed has enjoyed. This momentum is a true testament to the value and product that our breed has to offer both the seedstock sector and the commercial cattleman. Those Charolais calves are IDENTIFIABLE and they yield profit, plain and simple. There’s high demand for Charolais bulls and this can be seen through the Whole Herd Enrollment trends over the last number of years; we’ve been on the incline and in 2017 hit a ten year high of 24,000+ females.

As leaders in the industry, a number of years ago the Charolais Association moved to a Whole Herd Enrollment format. Since my time at the CCA, we too have continued to push onward for the betterment of the breed. Among many things, we’ve transitioned to SNP technology for DNA, upgraded our Registry system to an online format with a user-friendly approach, updated our Calving Ease EPD to a better reflection of what’s happening in the field, and in keeping to industry standard, taken the long path of developing genomically enhanced EPDs for improved progression of our genetics.

One of the greatest strengths in our breed is the people. Our breeders care, our breeders are passionate, and our breeders lead the industry. From day one, I was welcomed into the Charolais family in my new capacity. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed serving you, the members in the best manner that I could and to have helped in anyway to keep moving the breed forward. Representing the Canadian Charolais Association at industry events was always a pleasure as the question was never Why a Charolais, but always, Why not a Charolais?

It was easy in that I could always be proud to be representing our group and our genetics both domestically and abroad. The comradery of Charolais breeders reaches international borders and my first taste of international Charolais events was at the 2014 World Charolais Congress in France. I was gobsmacked at a variety of things – the adaptation of the cattle, the innovation of the breeders and the different cultural practices, but the one thing that stands out everywhere you go is that Charolais ties us altogether as one. Cultures mesh, you break bread with your neighbour, and you share the passion for the Charolais breed. How cool was it that I could learn these things in the French countryside, the birthplace of Charolais? I was fortunate to have taken this further over the years and travelled through countless airports both in Canada and beyond, to represent you, the Charolais breeders at various industry activities. Charolais adapt to any climate and condition as seen throughout the weather extremes in Australia and Mexico, you can find Charolais cattle thriving along the fjords of Norway, and I’ve shared your breed successes on educating trade missions to Turkey and China. I encourage you as a Charolais breeder to participate in National and International Charolais events, you might not only find outcross genetics for your program, but also a lifelong friend with those you meet.

Now, in pursuit of new opportunities, my next chapter is taking me back to Ontario. As reflection fills my heart, I know that it’s been a true delight to serve the Canadian Charolais Association, a time I will cherish for many years to come.

See you down the road Mel Reekie General Manager, Canadian Charolais Association

With a concerted effort, the Canadian Charolais Association has developed and now published Genomically Enhanced EPDs. To collect the required data to build Genomically Enhanced EPDs, CCA has been and will continue to complete 50K SNP on all sires and embryo transfer calves when hair is submitted. We have been able to capitalize on government funding to offset significant costs thus far, but such programs have expired and as a result, the cost of 50K SNP samples will increase to $50 effective January 1, 2019. The Association is subsidizing the cost of 50K tests and at $50, this still reflects a savings to the member. Should you wish to complete 50K SNPs on your females, the Association is also offering this at the reduced price of $50. By combining pedigree, performance and DNA through 50K samples, this provides the most accurate EPDs available to you and your customers while moving the breed forward.

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MJCA REPORT Madisyn Robertson

CCYA @charolaisyouth charolaisyouth@gmail.com

2018 CCYA was held this past July in Brandon. It was very well attended and enjoyed by all. The success of the conference would have not had been possible without the generous support from the Manitoba breeders.

The Manitoba Junior Charolais Association held a re-organizational meeting and Christmas Party on December 15 in Brandon. I, Madisyn Robertson was elected the new President, Zach Baron Vice-President, Kiernan Olson as Treasurer and Chase Airey as Secretary. Jackie Cavers is our adult adviser. We have a very young group but we are all excited and enthusiastic.

We will be holding a few fundraisers this year: letters have been sent to all purebred breeders in Manitoba advising them of our two fundraisers for 2019. Some breeders will be holding a separate auction during their bull sale with all proceeds going to the MJCA (ie. semen, pies, etc). In July we will have an online auction, so please watch the spring the MCA Facebook Page for more information.

Our next meeting will be held at Boston Pizza in Neepawa, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. Please come early for supper and visiting. We welcome anyone who is interested to attend. If you would like any more information on our fundraising or want to join our association, please feel free to contact me at robertsonmadisyn@gmail.com or 204-476-8856.

Wishing you a successful calving season!

Thank you to Hard Rock Land & Cattle for sponsoring pizza and pop at 0ur last meeting!

MJCA FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE In July 2018, the Manitoba Junior Charolais Association (MJCA) hosted the Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference and Show in Brandon, MB. The event was very successful and brought together over 80 youth and their families from across the country and around the world. The MJCA is a young, enthusiastic group that is looking to the future and the opportunity to once again host the CCYA Conference & Show in Manitoba in 2022. The MJCA has put together a fundraising committee to work towards their financial goals which will allow them the opportunity to host this fantastic event. Watch for upcoming opportunities to support the MJCA at upcoming Charolais events!

MJCA Fundraising Committee: Madisyn Robertson, Ethan Myhre, Noah Myhre, Chase Airey, Kiernan Olson, Erik Olson

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY

The CCYA is very excited to provide a scholarship opportunity for members of the Canadian Charolais Youth Association. The scholarship opportunity provides youth members with a chance to receive funds in order to travel while attending an event involving the Charolais breed or the cattle industry in general.

Applicants must fill out the application form and submit a write up which includes the following: - Your involvement in the cattle industry, specifically with the Charolais breed - Where you wish to travel and what event you will be attending - What you hope to gain from the trip - A detailed summary of your travel plans and itinerary - An estimate of your expenses for the trip

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: - American International Junior Charolais Association (AIJCA) - Australian National Youth Stampede - Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) - Any other cattle industry or Charolais breed conference/ event that would beneficial as an upcoming member in the breed.

Upon submission of the application form and write up of the travel opportunity and event you wish to take part of, the application will be reviewed by a committee who will determine how much funding successful applicants will receive to go towards their stated travel plans. For the event outlined by the applicant, the CCYA will cover 100% of the cost of the conference registration.

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YEARLING AND TWO YEAR OLD BULLS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

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WHITE & RED FACTOR PERFORMANCE & HEIFER BULLS SEMEN TESTED & DELIVERED

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- Visitors Welcome Anytime -

BRAD, JUANITA, LOGAN & KENDRA CLINE located near Belmont, Manitoba 204-537-2367(house) 204-523-0062(cell) email: bjcline@mymts.net www.clinecattlecompany.ca

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PREMISE IDENTIFICATION Q: How will premises identification benefit my farm in an emergency or during an animal health disaster?

A:The Manitoba Premises Identification (PID) program links livestock, poultry and producer contact information with their geographic locations. This information is used to rapidly alert producers about emergencies that pose a risk to the health and welfare of their animals. A premises is a parcel of land where livestock and poultry can be grown, kept, assembled or disposed of. This includes farms, veterinary clinics, auction marts, stables, abattoirs and fair grounds. In Manitoba, premises identification information has been used to respond to natural disasters such as flooding, wildfires, natural gas explosions and many animal disease issues, including Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDV), anthrax and avian influenza, for both small and commercial farms.

PID is used to identify farms with any susceptible animals on a map.

If a disease only affects certain animals, a map can be generated to show only the locations of those species. For example, cattle are susceptible to foot and mouth disease (FMD). Although not deadly, FMD is one of the most devastating livestock viruses, and is highly contagious. The sooner FMD is detected, the easier it is to control or stop a widespread outbreak. In this situation, a map would be created to show all farms with animals susceptible to the disease. Producers and veterinarians that have a PID would be notified if they were at risk. This information is critical for producers so they can take extra precautions, enhance biosecurity and minimize the risk of transmitting disease to their farms. If a flood is expected, the same type of information available through PID can identify all livestock and poultry locations, so producers can be notified and ensure their animals are moved or protected.

CYL now accepting applications for 2019 program

The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) program is accepting applications online for 2018. The CYL program is an exciting opportunity for young producers between 18-35 to engage with the Canadian beef industry. Each year, 16 enthusiasts in the cattle industry are awarded a mentorship with an industry expert and a travel budget that allows them to get the most out of their time in the program. Selections take place at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference each year, with the opportunity to attend the conference in conjunction with selections.

CYL also offers many exciting travel opportunities including the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, and the International Beef Alliance, which travels around the world each year.

Please visit cattlemensyoungleaders.com for more information.

BULLETIN BOARD

A PID number is also required for all lab test submissions to Veterinary Diagnostic Services and some government programs, such as Ag Action Manitoba and the Crown lands leasing program.

Q: How do I sign up to receive a premises identification number?

A: It only takes a few minutes to complete an application online at manitoba.ca/pid or at your local Manitoba Agriculture office. After your application is processed, you will receive a letter containing your farm PID numbers in the mail, as well as email, if an email address is provided on the form. Many producers have chosen to identify all their parcels of land with livestock or poultry to be sure they are informed about all emergency situations that could affect them.

Every second counts in an emergency. To respond quickly, up-to-date information is critical. Any changes in land ownership, emergency contact, or species information, must be reported to Manitoba Agriculture within 30 days to ensure information is kept current and accurate. If you have previously applied for a PID number, but have not updated your information in the last two years, you should resubmit an application form to ensure your information is current.To date, 73 per cent of cattle operations in Manitoba have a PID number.

By completing a PID application and keeping your information up to date, you are taking an important step towards protecting your livestock and the livestock of other Manitoba and Canadian producers. You can visit manitoba.ca/pid, email traceability@gov.mb.ca or call 204-945-7684, to learn more about the Manitoba Premises Identification program or to update your existing PID information. You can also add your PID number to your Canadian Cattlemen Identification Agency (CCIA) Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) account by calling them at 1-877-909-2333.

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ZOEY MARIE MICHALESKI

Born November 18, 2018 at 6:58 AM 19.75 inches, 7 lbs 2 oz

Congratulations to Kristi and Steven Michaleski on the birth of their daughter Zoey, Proud grandparents, Doug and Marianne Hunter of Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB

Congratulations Julianna Knox from Austin, MB the lucky winner of the 2019 MCA Ag Days prize draw

Offering

50 BULLS Yearling Charolais • All Polled • Half Red Factor

Largest offering of Red Factor Charolais Bulls in Manitoba and one of the largest in Canada!

Join us for some Ukrainian hospitality starting at noon!

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COMMERCIAL CHAROLAIS BREEDER OF THE YEAR

By: Hans Myhre

Darcy and Barb Kozack Farm Rossburn, MB

Their operation consists of 120 Charolais cross cows and a backgrounding lot for their own calves.

Darcy and Barb began farming together at Darcy’s family farm in 1992 after taking over from Darcy’s parents. Prior to this, Barb had a vet practice in Rossburn and she jokes that Darcy was one of her best clients. Darcy comments that his parents also used Charolais bulls as far back as he can remember. Because of Barb’s vet background the Kozacks pay excellent attention to detail when it comes to herd health and nutrition.

The Kozacks take great pride in their herd and it shows. As you visit with them you quickly see that they know each individual animal by name and their history.

The cows calve in March and they background the calves until February of the next year when they typically sell at Heartland Livestock in Virden or Brandon often topping the sale. Their high quality Charolais cross steers and heifers have been fed and managed to be ready for the feedlot. They also keep their own home raised replacement females.

This shows the versatility of the Charolais breed, that they are suited to both the feedlot and the breeding program.

Darcy and Barb have supported several different Manitoba Charolais breeders over the years, most recently they have run a battery of exclusively Myhre Land & Cattle bulls.

It has been a pleasure to get to know these fine folks and to see the pride they have in their animals. This is why we were pleased to nominate Darcy and Barb Kozack for the MCA Commercial Breeder of the Year award. Congratulations!

Bert 204-212-0722 Judy 204-354-2267 jmb@goinet.ca

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Friday, March 15, 2019, 2:00 p.m.

New location at the farm - Inglis, MB

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CharolaIS & SIMMEntal yEarlIngS & two yEar olDS

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EGC 56F Red Summit x Royal Red

@HighBluff_SF

Phone: (204)564-2547 Carman’s cell: (204) 773-6448 Erin’s cell: 204-821-4110

www.highbluffstockfarm.ca www.facebook.com/highbluffstockfarm

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BULL EVALUATION

Hello again everyone, I hope everyone is keeping their ears warm this winter.

Depending on which groundhog you believe spring is on the way and that means that bull sale season is right around the corner.

Semen testing is, in my opinion, one of the most valuable tools that any producer can use to give them the best chance at having a successful year (and vaccination… always vaccinate!). I know everyone wants to get their bulls tested before the bull sales but this is not ideal. Mature bulls are not ready to be tested at this time of year, they need to get out on green grass and, smell the roses before you can accurately determine if they are going to be good for the breeding season. A lot of mature bulls tested this time of year have a high number of abnormal sperm, mostly detached heads and midpiece defects. This is commonly referred to as being “rusty”. Yearling bulls tend not to have this problem as much because they are essentially teen age boys and there hormones are ragging so they are more likely to pass their semen evaluation earlier on in the season.

Semen evaluation is a snapshot in time that is used to determine a bull’s ability to breed. During a semen evaluation, the semen that is being collected that day was started being produced approximately 6 weeks prior. The abnormalities that we see during our semen evaluation can at times help to determine what was happening while the sperm were being made. Different defects can point to illness, trauma, cold stress, and nutritional problems. In these cases retest recommendations can be made to see if the bull is improving with appropriate changes to his environment.

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There are other defects that are genetic and are not going to completely disappear regardless of what we do and may wax and wane throughout a bull’s life or be grounds for culling. Other abnormalities such as degeneration, trauma or infection can be found during your routine evaluation.

The purposed of semen testing is not to determine which bull is the best (that is why this is a pass/fail test and not a grading system). Choosing a bull which is a good fit for your operation should be based on a variety of different factors including but not limited to: genetics, conformation, calving ease, and the corresponding factors in your cow herd. Having cows that are physically and nutritionally fit to healthy calves on the ground is a whole other conversation. There are many other factors that go into getting a cow bred including female fertility, size of pasture and bull: cow ratio. Putting all of these factors together will be the right recipe for the most productive calf crop… as long as the weather co-operates.

Scrotal circumference is a big area of debate among producers and the average scrotal circumference has greatly increased over the years. Scrotal circumference is related to age at maturation and the bulls capacity to breed multiple animals in a day. Bottom line is a bull will fail his entire evaluation regardless of how nice his swimmers are if his scrotal circumference is below the minimum for his age. A declining scrotal circumference is a different story; in an older bull it can point to some underlying issues with testicular degeneration that needs to be addressed.

The biggest thing that I have found from experience is to have your bulls fit NOT

by: Marshall McDonald, DVM

FAT. Fat will deposit around the scrotum and affects the bull’s ability to regulate the temperature of his testicles (they are outside of the body for a reason!). Carrying around too much extra insulation will also affect their ability to get out and walk around the pasture decreasing the longevity of the bull and their willingness to go out and get the job done.

For all those people that get their bulls tested once as a yearling and then never get them tested again you asking for trouble, a lot of things can change over a winter to impede a bulls ability to breed.

The most common problem arising over winter would be frostbite. A small amount of frostbite to the scrotum isn’t a big deal but a lot of frostbite can cause significant issues with sperm production and may not resolve or may not resolve in time for your targeted breeding season.

A possible scenario that reappears time and again is one of the bully in the school yard. For arguments sake lets say you have 3 bulls (2 yearlings and 1 mature bull) in a pasture of 80 cows. The mature bull will be the boss bull and likely breed the majority of the herd without letting the yearling bulls getting a chance to breed them. If your mature bull has degenerative testicles, and is only producing 10% normal sperm… you are going to have a bad year. Finding the issues with your mature bulls by semen testing your bulls before each breeding season will give you the highest likelihood of having a successful calving season. And for those of you out there that say “I have never tested my bulls and I’ve never had a problem” I would like to add one word to your sentence … YET.

LEJ 778E

LEJ 868F

LEJ 819F

LEJ 802F

Consigning to the

LEJ 822F

PRAIRIE DISTINCTION BULL SALE MARCH 26, 2019 Neepawa, MB

LEJ 842F

Call for more information 204-252-3115 or 204-856-6357

LEJCharolais

Jim, Rae, Kiernan and Erik Olson Portage la Prairie, MB H: 204-252-3115 | C: 204-856-6357 lejcharolais@gmail.com

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2019 MCA AGM AND PEN SHOW is being hosted by Sunblade Charolais in conjunction with the Birtle Fair on August long weekend.

Selling in the

PRAIRIE

DISTINCTION BULL SALE

March 27, 2019

Neepawa ,MB JFC 724E

consigning 18 month old bulls As well as a group of bulls available privately including a top 2.5 year old Round Up son used on heifers.

J

JOHNSTON rathwell, mb

JFC 729E

contact us for more information or view catalogue online at bylivestock.com

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The future of Charolais looks bright

ENTRY DEADLINE Entry for the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair 2019 Cattle Show is on now until Feb. 28 Don’t miss the Stierwalt Cattle & Clinics demonstrations.

ENTER TODAY AT www.royalmanitobawinterfair.com

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18 Two Year Olds 34 Yearlings • Most are Polled • Some Red Factor YEARLINGS that will add the PERFORMANCE YOU WANT TWO YEAR OLD BULLS that aren’t leftovers, but DEVELOPED TO SERVE MORE COWS Consignors CATTLE LAC CHAROLAIS Tyler Wilkinson 204-448-2181 C 204-447-0284

R & G MCDONALD LIVESTOCK Ron & Gail McDonald 204-466-2883 C 204-724-2811

DOUBLE P STOCK FARMS Jared Preston 204-732-2054 C 204-647-5416

SUNBLADE CHAROLAIS Tyler Stewart 204-847-2213 C 204-847-0612

JOHNSTON CHAROLAIS Scott & Shelley Johnston 204-749-2247 C 204-723-5030

LEJ CHAROLAIS Jim & Rae Olson 204-252-3115 C 204-856-6357

Sale Manager

306-584-7937 Helge By 306.536.4261 Jon Wright 306.807.8424 charolaisbanner@gmail.com

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DSY 195F Downtown son in top 1% for WW & YW

DSY 168F Powerful Braxton son with a minus BW EPD

110 Bulls on Offer 86 Yearlings 24 Two Year Olds

DSY 233F Calving ease & maternal strength Braxton son

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DSY 153F 1st sons by Contender are impressive

Call for more information or view the catalogue and videos online at www.stepplerfarms.com

ALL BULLS SOLD PRIVATE TREATY OUT OF OUR YARD.

Herd Sire Issue 2018

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Notice To Members Have you sold exclusive semen? In response to continued requests from our members, you can now limit registrations on your AI Sires and assign signatures for the purpose of registering AI and Embryo progeny. A one-time fee of $500 per animal is required to restrict registrations on specific bulls. If you’re interested in setting up your AI sires with limited signatures, please contact the CCA Office.

CALVING DATA ENTRY DEADLINE IS MAY 15

THE CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION IS HIRING! Job Title - Canadian Charolais Association General Manager

Job Summary - The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of beef cattle in both aspects of the purebred and commercial operations. The CCA is looking for a self-motivated individual possessing managerial experience focusing on organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day office operations, prioritizing duties as well as attending Charolais functions throughout the country. This candidate will be an outgoing positive individual with a keen vision of the breeds destination. Wage will be based on experience.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Oversee Office Staff • Attend Charolais industry events throughout the Country • Keep up to date with the memberships • Attend industry meetings and trade conferences • Oversee committees and assist where needed • Communicate with other associations (ie American International Charolais Association) • Travel when required • Maintain reputable manner on and off the clock • Oversee Budget decisions

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must reside within reasonable distance or willing to commute to the office on a daily basis. Office is located in Calgary, AB. • Post Secondary Education with a focus on Agriculture being an asset • Managerial Experience • Organizational Skills • Computer Skills • Self Motivated • Knowledge about Purebred and Commercial cattle industry • Maintain Positive Energy • Knowledge of beef cattle and the cattle industry • Outgoing Personality • Bilingual in both English and French would be an asset

This full-time position will commence as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Please send your cover letter and resume to charolais.jobs@gmail.com by March 1, 2019 and quote GENERAL MANAGER APPLICATION in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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GRASS DEVELOPED BULLS AVAILABLE

by Private Treaty

MAY/JUNE AND FALL 2017 BORN FOR EXTRA AGE FEATURING SONS OF

LT SUNDANCE 2251

growth, docility, sound feet & legs

LT LONG DISTANCE 9001

calving ease, structural correctness, muscle & milk

WHITE MEADOW

Charolais

Mike Bertholet Pipestone, MB c: 204-522-5469 h: 204-854-2952 whitemeadowcharolais@live.ca

Bulls are backgrounded as yearlings on a high roughage ration and summered on grass.

They are now being wintered on a mixed ration of corn silage and pellets along with grass hay.

A FEW WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR HEIFERS.

Visitors Always Welcome Herd Sire Issue 2019

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Kevin, Crystal, Kory, and Shaylin

Stebeleski

Box 266, Oakburn,MB

Cell: 204-365-6010 Res: 204-234-5425 happyhaven@goinet.ca

R&G McDonalD livestock

Quality Polled Charolais

Ron & Gail McDonald 204-466-2883 (H) Box 85, Sidney, MB R0H 1L0 204-724-2811 (C) email: rgmcdonaldlivestock@inethome.ca

You will never been seen if you don’t advertise!

BOOK TODAY RAE 204-252-3315

www.sunshineoakcharolais.com

“Quality genetics, exceptional results”

Rob & Carolyn Patenaude (204) 526-5087 – Rob

Box 314, Holland MB R0G 0X0 crpate@mymts.net (204) 526-7369 – Carolyn

Please contact

PRAIRIEPISTOLDESIGNS@GMAIL.COM CALL OR TEXT 204-573-9903 TO BE ADDED, REMOVED OR UPDATED ON THE BULLETIN MAILING LIST

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Selling: 51 Yearling Bulls • All are Polled TLJ 54F PleasantDawn RedZone x Vikse Over Time CE 6.7 BW .1 WW 51 YW 93 M 24 TM 49 BW 93, Adj 205 DW 832

WE STRESS: CALVING EASE • MATERNAL STRENGTH • STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS • PERFORMANCE •

TLJ 953F CTP Mr Arrow x PleasantDawn Razor CE 7.2 BW -.9 WW 44 YW 93 M 32 TM 54 BW 94, Adj 205 DW 783

Our goal...

Customer Satisfaction

ASH 202F PleasantDawn Captain x Plesant Dawn Signey20W CE 15.4 BW -5.6 WW 37 YW 81 M 25 TM 43 BW 75, Adj 205 DW 776

Our yearling bulls are fed a growing ration to insure their healthy development while maintaining sound feet and legs.

DELIVERY AVAILABLE Bulls can be kept until May 1 at no charge

TLJ 2710F PleasantDawnBarracuda413D x Eatons Big Bud CE -1 BW 1.9 WW 49 YW 92 M 21 TM 46 BW 106, Adj 205 DW 783

Call today for a catalogue or for more information ASH 505F Main Magico Lanzo x Pleasant Dawn Chisum CE 6.1 BW -.9 WW 44 YW 92 M 28 TM 50 BW 95, Adj 205 717

TLJ 103F View catalogue online at

www.pleasantdawn.com

Trent & Ashley Hatch Box 132, Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0

Trent 204-855-3078 Cell 204-721-3078 trent.hatch@gmail.com

MAIN Magico Lanzo x Eatons Big Bud CE 6.6 BW -2 WW 57 YW 108 M 25 TM 54 BW 86, Adj 205 DW 863 Sale Manager:

306-584-7937 Helge By 306-536-4261 Jon Wright 306-807-8424 charolaisbanner@gmail.com www.bylivestock.com Herd Sire Issue 2019

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Calendar FEBRUARY 23 Ste. Rose du Lac, MB Myhre Land & Cattle Co.,/Bar J Charolais Bull Sale MARCH 10 Miami, MB Steppler Farms 7th Annual Bull Sale MARCH 15 Inglis, MB Family Tradition Bull Sale MARCH 16 Virden, MB Pleasant Dawn Charolais 16th Annual Bull Sale MARCH 20 Neepawa, MB HTA Charolais & Guest Bull Sale MARCH 26 Neepawa, MB Prairie Distinction Charolais Bull Sale MARCH 28 Killarney, MB C2 Charolais Bull Sale MARCH 30 Lenore, MB Tri-N Charolais Farms & Guests Bull Sale APRIL 4 Roblin, MB Hunter Farms 7th Annual Bull Sale APRIL 12 Neepawa, MB Manitoba Junior Charolais Association Meeting JULY 24 - 27 Weyburn, SK CCYA Show & Conference AUGUST Birtle, MB MCA AGM & Pen Show

Index C2 Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Cline Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 22 Defoort Stock Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Fountain Tire, Virden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Happy Haven Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 High Bluff Stock Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 HTA Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC Hunter Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 JMB Charoalais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Johnston Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Keystone Livestock Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 LEJ Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Murray Chev Cadillac GMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Myhre Land & Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC, 22 Pleasant Dawn Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Prairie Pistol Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 R&G McDonald Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 22 Rammer Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Scarth Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Steppler Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sunshine Oak Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sunny Ridge Stock Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tri N Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 White Meadow Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

JOAN’s KITCHEN A recipe shared from Joyce Stewart’s Kitchen, a long time member of the Charolais office team.

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F (180C) In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour and lemon zest. Stir in nuts and butter. Mixture should be crumbly.

Muffins In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon, zest, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center and add milk, butter and egg mix until smooth.

Carefully fold in berries. Place paper liners in muffin cups and fill each 2/3 full. Top each muffin with a tablespoon pf topping mixture. Bake on middle rack for 20-25 minutes, until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Place on a rack and cool 5 minutes. Remove muffins from tins and serve warm. Makes 12-15 medium muffins.

I find these a nice light muffin and if they pass the Blake taste test they must be pretty good.

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INGREDIENTS

Topping ½ cup of golden brown sugar firmly packed 1/3 cup flour 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest ½ cup pecans or walnuts toasted and chopped 2 Tablespoons of butter softened Muffins 1 ½ cups flour ¾ cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1 /2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt ½ cup milk ½ cup BUTTER melted and cooled 1 large egg beaten 1 ½ cups berries (a mixture of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries

F 7F 81 B JM

F 70 AV JC

Sired by HTA TANdeM 535C

Sired by rOSSO bedFOrd 41b

JC

AV

62 F 22 AV JC

40 Yearling Charolais Bulls Sell!

JC

Sired by C2 CAPONe 2C

AV

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F

Sired by JMb FiSHer 604d

Sired by HTA TANdeM 535C

2019

HTA CHAROLAIS MARCH 20 BULL SALE

14 Homozygous Polled Bulls on Offer

1:30 PM | WEDNESDAY

HTA DEFENDER 846F

REMINGTON X CHALLANGE BW 3.2 WW 50 YW 102 Milk 20 TM 45 BW 105 lbs Adj 205 776 lbs Adj 365 1518 lbs Polled, Full brother to HTA Contender 605D – Highest selling bull in MB in ‘17

Neepawa·Manitoba

HTA BATMAN 836F

ASTROID X ZEPLIN BW -0.7 WW 42 YW 83 Milk 17 TM 38 BW 92 lbs Adj 205 809 lbs Adj 365 1446 lbs Homo polled, 1st in class at MB Ag Ex

New Genetics from these herdsires...

HTA ASTROID 603D Homo polled, leptin TT, ranked #1 at weaning and at yearling, calves like a dream – even on heifers!

HTA CONTENDER 605D Homo polled, highest selling bull in MB in 2017 SHSH HIGH CLASS 43D Performance Lanza son, highest selling bull at Sliding Hills Charolais Bull Sale SOS HOOEY PLD 127D New AI sire, Highest selling bull at Sandan Springside Charolais Bull Sale PLUS SONS OF THESE PROVEN PERFORMANCE SIRES: HTA Reliable 4101B, RGP Remington 101Y, LT Ledger 0332P, HTA Challenge 161Y, HRJ Bulletproof 411B

HTA BYFLUGIEN 815F

HOOEY X TREKKER BW 1.8 WW 44 YW 80 Milk 14 TM 35 BW 107 lbs Adj 205 829 lbs Adj 365 1436 lbs Polled

HTA TOP SHELF 822F

LEDGER X EVOLUTION BW 0.7 WW 51 YW 94 Milk 16 TM 41 BW 105 lbs Adj 205 821 lbs Adj 365 1521 lbs Homo polled

Contact us for a free Catalogue

CALL OR TEXT SHAWN OR TANYA

HTA ROCKET 894F

HIGH CLASS X M6 GRID MAKER BW 0.1 WW 45 YW 96 Milk 34 TM 56 BW 101 lbs Adj 205 824 lbs Adj 365 1511 lbs Homo polled

On-farm visits are welcome and encouraged!

Dedicated to Charolais for 47 years.

www.htacharolais.com

Shawn & Tanya Airey & family | Shawn 204-724-8823 or Tanya 204-365-0850 | Rivers, MB | htacharolais@hotmail.com