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SPARROWS SEMINOLE 927W Mr. Consistency…not only his sons, but his daughters are great, too.

STEPPLER JACKSONVILLE 335Z 3 generations of built in calving ease

SPARROWS COPENHAGEN 210Z Lanza son whose first claves are so impressive, some will be in our show string

SPARROWS LORENZO 329A A Lanza son that was high seller at A. Sparrow Farms Bull Sale this spring

PRIVATE TREATY Packages of Bred Cows, Bred Heifers and Open Heifer Calves available for viewing in the fall

STEPPLER FARMS 4TH ANNUAL BULL SALE, MARCH 24, 2015

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August 2014 VOL. 48, NO. 3 124 Shannon Road Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 5B1 Ph. (306) 546-3940 • Fax (306) 546-3942 Home Page: http://www.charolaisbanner.com email: charolaisbanner@sasktel.net ISSN 0824-1767 Helge By, Manager/Publisher

Features SCA AGM ...................................................................................................30 Prolife – Elder Charolais............................................................................35 Heart of Canada ........................................................................................50 Obituary – Duane Parsonage ...................................................................52 Government Announces $3.8M Partnership...........................................52 Obituary – Anne Moulding ......................................................................53 CCA New Members ...................................................................................54 MCA Pen Show & Picnic............................................................................54 Barkers Awarded CCA Honour Roll .........................................................56 Genomics ...................................................................................................60 Social Media Etiquette..............................................................................64 Breeder’s School........................................................................................69 How Much Feed and Water Are Used to Make a Pound of Beef? ........72

Departments From the Field .............................................................................................8 Du champ...................................................................................................10 Charolais Life.............................................................................................12 Keeping Track............................................................................................20 Herd Health ..............................................................................................28 Canadian Charolais Youth Association News .........................................32 Rates ..........................................................................................................81 Calendar.....................................................................................................81 Index ..........................................................................................................82

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HTA Rhapsody 390N grandson Power and Performance BW 5.7 WW 67 YW 122 Milk 10.7 TM 44 Top 1% of the breed for WW and YW

Watch for sons in the 2015 edition of the HTA Charolais & Guests Bull Sale – March 25, 2015

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HTA Senator x LT Rio Blanco Calving ease combined with performance BW –.4 WW 42 YW 85 Milk 22.2 TM 43

Other sires used in the HTA program — • HTA CONRAD 248Z • HTA BRAVIA 855U • HTA ICE 19X • WINN MANS QUIGLEY 539X • KEYS ALL STATE 149X — plus more!

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POINTS TO PONDER

From the Field Helge By

Since my last editorial in May there has been a lot of water under the bridge, and in some parts of Canada a lot of water over the bridges. Areas of Saskatchewan and Manitoba were definitely hit hard with flooding in the past couple of months. Hopefully the rest of the summer settles into a more normal weather pattern all across Canada. Since the end of the bull sale season many breeders reported strong activity in the bull pens, with most saying they have sold more bulls this year, for more money, than ever before. What a great time to be a Charolais breeder. The commercial market is smokin’ and Charcross are definitely top of the mind at every level of the cattle business. There were many reports of feeder cattle well over $1,500 this spring and summer and the common thought is that we will see this continue through fall. My point here is just because the bull market was the best it has ever been this spring, it doesn’t mean you should keep everything with a scrotal to sell as a bull next spring. Now is the time to be breeders and not multipliers and to cull as hard or harder to keep the demand and the quality of Charolais bulls at this height. Not that long ago, there were semen tested guaranteed bulls selling for not much over this amount ($1500), so rather than trying to squeeze a few more dollars out of bulls that you wouldn’t use yourself, please cull them this fall. I saw this happen in the Charolais breed 25 years ago and bulls that shouldn’t have been sold as bulls were sold, because of the money factor. As breeds become popular you have an influx of multipliers whose only concern is making a dollar. The last few years, other breeds’ only culling criteria has been a semen test and it is coming back to haunt them now. The number of Charolais breeders in 8

Canada is not what it was a couple decades ago, but the ones that are members today are running more numbers and are better breeders having stuck with it. I feel confident we will not shoot ourselves in the foot again, but will continue to cull hard and present the industry with the best quality we can. The breeder’s school, that we put on in June, saw breeders from Quebec to BC with great reviews for the speakers and the event. It is unfortunate that more couldn’t attend, as those who did have already stepped up their marketing and connecting to the industry with great interaction on Facebook, Twitter and more. The Charolais breed will be stronger as more of the next generation of breeders become better advocates for the breed, the industry and agriculture as a whole. I look forward to the increased awareness they will display. The Ontario Charolais Association and in particular the Ottawa Valley breeders did a great job hosting the CCA AGM in Renfrew and area. A very good turnout saw some great fellowship and discussions on the Charolais industry as we move forward, along with some good tours of the local area attractions and herds. Congratulations to Mel Reekie on being named the General Manager of the Association. We look forward to working with her in the years to come and I am sure that you, the membership, will enjoy her presence in the business. Provincially in Quebec, Ferme Palerme hosted a very good tour of their herd, complete with wine and cider tasting, along with a great supper and entertainment on Saint Jean Batiste day. Breeders from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec were in attendance for this enjoyable time. HTA Charolais hosted a pen show and picnic at their farm in Manitoba with a very good turn out and about 25 pens of Charolais and commercial Charolais Banner • August 2014

cow/calf pairs. Beautiful day, great visits, excellent supper and a hope that more provinces and breeders will try and do more to involve cattlemen’s participation in the summer months. Let’s take a leadership role in the industry and show our pride in what we do. Fall is just around the corner and I hope you have your show strings ready to go, or are at least planning to attend some fall shows or sales whether they be purebred or commercial feeder sales so as to be visible in the industry. With the market the way it is, there won’t be a better time to show your support to your customers and watch their calves sell, or at least visit with them and see how they are making out. It is always good to increase the quality of your operation and there are some great consignment sales across the country that will have some top end genetics to select from. Or maybe you also want to participate as a consignor. Sales like the ACA Select, Agribition and the National Sale in Brandon this year always have room for front end breeding stock. If you need some extra numbers, Craig Scott and I also always have breeders phoning who have packages of females for sale. Give us a call if we, at the Charolais Banner, can help you in anyway as a breeder. The World Charolais Congress is in the Charolais homeland of France at the end of August and beginning of September. There are about 20 from Canada going so you can look forward to a report of all the activities in the October Banner. This is the 150th anniversary of the Herd Book in France and the 50th anniversary of Charolais International. I listened to an audio book called Excuses Be Gone, by Wayne Dyer and I would encourage everyone to read it and live it in their lives. We would all be better because of it. Until next time. Helge

HUNTER CHAROLAIS

KCM ULTIMATE 144Y

ELDER’S ZEUS 22Z

Senator x Alliance

Playboy x Silver Buckle

Walking the Pastures Watch for us at Manitoba Livestock Expo National Show & Sale, Agribition Show & Sale and the Sterling Collection Sale SRK CANYON 2Y Solid x Red Soldier

HUNTER CHAROLAIS A Charolais family operation for over 30 years www.huntercharolais.com

Doug & Marianne, Jim, Kristi & Michael Hunter Box 569, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0 • T: 204-937-2531 C: Doug 204-937-7737 Jim 204-937-0219 Michael 204-247-0301 • huntchar@mymts.net @HunterCharolais

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POINTS À RÉFLÉCHIR

Du Champ Helge By

Depuis mon dernier éditorial de mai, il a coulé beaucoup d’eau sous les ponts, et dans certaines régions du Canada beaucoup d’eau par‐dessus les ponts. Les régions de la Saskatchewan et du Manitoba ont été durement touchées par les inondations dans le deux derniers mois. Espérons que le reste de l’été sera un peu plus clément pour ces régions et pour le reste du Canada. Cette année les éleveurs ont vendu plus de taureaux et à des prix plus élevés que la normale, il y avait une forte demande des éleveurs commerciaux qui font du charolais croisé (char cross) delà l’importance pour les éleveurs pur‐sang. Ce printemps et cet été des bovins d’engraissement ce sont vendus à plus de $ 1500.00 et j’ose croire qu’il en sera de même cet automne. À mon point de vue il serait sage de castrer tous les veaux mâles qui sont juste ordinaires, pour maintenir une bonne qualité de géniteurs de haute qualité et de garder des prix plus intéressants pour nos taureaux, et d’envoyer les steers à l’engraissement pendant que les prix sont très bons. Il ya 25 ans des taureaux qui ne devaient pas être vendus comme des taureaux ont été vendus, en raison du facteur argent.Il ne faut pas répéter les mêmes erreurs et produire des taureaux de grandes qualités bien que nous avons plus le même nombre d’éleveurs charolais continuons à garder une qualité de génétique exceptionelle.Laissons aux autres races cette sorte de marché. L’école de l’éleveur, que nous avons mis sur pied et qui s’est déroulée en Juin,a connu beaucoup de succès, dommage que les éleveurs du Quebec et de la Colombie‐ Britanique n’ont pu y assister nous avons eu de très bonne critiques.Plus nous aurons interaction sur Facebook 10

et sur Twitter meilleure s’en portera notre race. La race Charolaise sera plus forte pour la prochaine génération d’éleveurs et seront de meilleurs défenseurs de la race, de l’industrie et de l’agriculture dans son ensemble. Je me réjouis de la prise de conscience qu’ils affichent présentement. L’Association Charolais de l’Ontario et en particulier les éleveurs de la vallée d’Ottawa ont fait un excellent travail en nous acceuillant pour l’Assemblée Annuelle Canadienne à Renfrew. Une très bonne participation d’éleveurs nous démontre que nous allons dans la bonne direction,en plus d’avoir visité plusieurs attractions et éleveurs de la région, les discutions furent des plus constructives. Félicitations à Mel Reekie qui a été nommée Directrice Générale de l’Association. Nous sommes emballés d’avoir à travailler avec elle dans les prochaines années et je suis sûr que vous, les membres, vous apprécierez sa présence dans l’entreprise. À l’échelle provinciale au Québec, Étienne et Mattieu Palerme (President Charolais Quebec) nous ont accueilli en nous faisant faire le tour de leur troupeau, avec dégustation de vin et de cidre, avec un excellent souper et divertissements le jour de la Saint Jean Baptiste.Des éleveurs de l’Alberta, de la Saskatchewan, de l’Ontario et du Québec étaient présents pour ce moment agréable. HTA Charolais a accueilli les éleveurs pour un Pique‐Nique à leur Ferme du Manitoba plus de 25 enclos avaient été aménagés pour des paires de vaches/ veaux charolais et de vaches/veaux croisés. Belle journée, grandes visites, excellent souper et en espérant que d’avantage d’éleveurs, vont s’impliquer pour réunir les éleveurs cetété. Prenons un rôle de leadership dans l’industrie et montrons notre fierté dans ce que Charolais Banner • August 2014

nous faisons. L’automne s’en vient à grand pas et j’espère que vous avez planifié votre temps pour assister à des Expositions, des ventes de races ainsi qu’a des ventes de veaux d’embouche pour montrer votre visibilité dans l’industrie. Avec un marché comme l’on connait actuellement c’est un très bon moment pour contacter vos clients et suivre la vente de leurs veaux aux encans, il n’y aura pas de meilleur moment pour leur serrer la main et leur montrer votre soutien. Il est toujours bon d’augmenter la qualité de votre génitique et il ya plusieurs vente à travers le pays qui peuvent vous aider en ce sens.Ou peut‐être placer quelques bêtes dans des ventes comme l’ACA Select, Agribition ou la vente Nationale à Brandon cette année. Si vous avez besoin de renseignements supplémentaires, Craig Scott et moi sommes toujours disponibles pour contacter des éleveurs qui ont des femelles à vendre. Appelez‐nous au Charolais Banner nous pouvons vous aider de toute façon comme éleveur. Le Congrès mondial du Charolais est dans la patrie du Charolais la France, à la fin de Août et début Septembre. Il y a environ 20 personnes en provenance du Canada qui vont y assister donc attendez‐ vous à un rapport de toutes les activités dans le Banner d’Octobre. C’est le 150e anniversaire du livre généalogique en France et le 50e anniversaire de Charolais International. J’ai écouté un CD intitulé Excuses Be Gone, par Wayne Dyer et j’encourage tous les gens à écouter leur manière de vivrel.Et nous nous en porterons beaucoup mieux. À la prochaine, Helge

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LOUB 715B LAE Juice Box x HTA Mantracker We are taking a year oﬀ from the Eastern National sale, but will be back next year – bigger and better. Nous prenons un temps d'arret pour la vente nationale de l'est mais nous serons de retour l'an prochain avec une superbe qualite de sujets merci a tous de votre appui.

LOUB 726B Winner x LOUB 153R

To all our bull buyers this spring with special thanks to Cornerview Charolais, Cobden, ON, who bought 457Z, the high seller; D&L Plewis Charolais, Swift Current, SK, who purchased the 2nd high seller and Jean Guy Blais, St. Jacques de Leed, who purchased the 3rd high seller.

LOUB 765B Synergy x Grid Maker

For information:

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NEWS

Charolais Life 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 charolaisbanner@gmail.com for print in upcoming issues.

50th Wedding Anniversary

On May 2nd, 2014, Jack and Gloria Robertson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Jack and Gloria met on the horse show and rodeo circuit and married on May 2nd, 1964. From that time on horses and cattle have been the center of their lives. They purchased their first Charolais bull in 1969, and started Bar J Charolais in 1973. In 2009 the bulk of the Bar J herd was dispersed but the older cows were retained. Today, along with their grandson Justin, they continue the Bar J Charolais herd and sell a small select group of registered bulls to local customers each year. Jack still trains thoroughbreds and has 16 horses at the track this year. Gloria holds down the fort at home and feeds the cows and takes care of the horses that come back to the farm to rest. They have never taken a holiday in 50 years of marriage and retirement has not even occurred to them. In fact, they still talk of expanding and improving their stock all the time. They enjoy their 3 grandsons and enjoy the time they spend together. They do what they love. Charolais Youth Receive Calgary Stampede Scholarships 300 entrants and about 550 head of livestock went to the Stampede week 12

Summer Synergy Show in Olds. In order to compete for scholarships, entrants must have submitted a marketing assignment that was judged in May. After Summer Synergy, they are off to Calgary for judged interviews to determin the final money awarded for post‐ secondary education. $80,000 was presented through International Youth Livestock Scholarship to 56 recipients at Showdown Sunday during the rodeo finals. Charolais Youth recipients were as follows: Luke Marshall, Innisfail, $2000; Jade Marshall, Innisfail, $2000; Megan McLeod, Cochrane, $2000; Raymond Gallelli, Crossfield, $1000; Ward Marshall, Innisfail, $1000 and Bret Marshall, Innisfail, $500. Tams Family Wins BMO Farm Family Award at Calgary Stampede

The Tams family were among 20 southern Alberta families recognized for their incredible contributions and honourable efforts to Albertaʹs agriculture at the 19th Annual BMO Farm Family Awards at the Calgary Stampede. The families are chosen by the Alberta Agricultural Service Board and are given to families who demonstrate various environmental initiatives and skills that have changed farming communities around southern Alberta. The BMO Farm Families show strong commitment and passion to the rural way of life, Charolais Banner • August 2014

assisting their communities and sharing knowledge with the up‐and‐ coming generation. All of their attributes positively represent western heritage and family values. Ben and his wife Carol own Thistle Ridge Ranch and are the 2014 BMO Farm Family of the Year representing the Municipal District of Taber. In 1996, the couple bought 35 commercial heifers – even though the only place they had to put them was a corner they were renting from the feedlot. In 1997, they purchased their first quarter section in the Taber area to start building a land base and a purebred herd. This year, they calved 340 cows: 170 Red Angus, 50 Black Angus and 120 Charolais. According to Ben, the decision to have three different breeds is to offer customers some choice. “There’s only one thing free in the cattle business, and that’s hybrid vigour,” he states. “This way, we can offer our customers, if they get too much Angus in their herd, some Charolais – or vice versa.” They hold an annual bull sale in the spring and crop 600 acres. With four children at home, Ben and Carol find most of their community involvement revolves around youth activities. Ben is on the School Board and Carol is involved with the school, too. 4‐H and sports also claim their share of the family’s time. Volunteering is just part of how the community works, Ben says. “Everybody’s done their part and the new generation has to, too. That’s where we’re at right now. It’s time for us to step up.” Happy 70th Birthday! Janet Jackson, Bo‐Jan Enterprises, Sylvania, SK, celebrated her 70th birthday in style among friends and family in July. continued on page 14

KAYR Velocity 812Z

KAYR Mainstreet 910A

Rolling D Classic x SVY Pioneer 402P Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite, SK

Rolling D Classic x RGP Real Estate 129R Effertz Key Ranch, Velva, ND

KAYR Sanction 102A

KAYR Mr Classic 802A

SVY Liberty 128Y x M6 Grid Maker 104 P&H Ranching, Innisfail & White Lake Colony, Barrons

Rolling D Classic X MVX Cougarhill Jake Nish Charolais, Cardston

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By Receives Service Award

Ryleigh Anne Marlene, born Friday, June 13, 2014; weighing 11 lb., 2oz. Proud parents are Jimmy Hunter and Amy Allison and grandparents Doug and Marianne Hunter, Roblin, MB. O’Connor – Black Wed

Mark Kendze and Deborah Cornthwaite got married June 26th, 2014, on the farm. They own and operate Demarah Farm in Bowden, Alberta and have five beautiful kids. Ocean is 12 years old, twins boys, Kai and Mason that are 10 years old and another set of twins, Grayson and Chloe whom share different birthdays, are 3 years old. Scott Receives Service Award

Candace By received a 20 Year Service Pin from Marty Seymour, General Manager of Canadian Western Agribition, at their Volunteer Appreciation Night following the AGM. She has served on various committees over the years, and currently serves on the International Committee. Happy 70th Birthday! Marion Smyth was pleased to throw a party to help Don Good, Good Anchor Charolais, Vermilion, AB, celebrate his 70th birthday. It is good to hear 70 is the new 50. It’s a Girl!

Kurtis and Chelsea Black were married on June 14th in Renfrew, dinner and reception were held on their farm in Haley Station, ON. Kurtis is a CCYA Alumni member and Chelsea (nee OʹConnor) is a past YCSA president. They both maintain full time jobs as well as their herd of Charolais and Simmental cattle under WhiteWater Livestock. Kendze - Cornthwaite Wed

Lyla Jill Harvie was born on June 4, weighing 7 lb. 13 oz. Another red head born to Cole and Jill, and sister Tinley. Proud grandparents are Ian and Marlene Harvie, Harvie Ranching, Olds, Alberta. It’s a Girl! Introducing the newest Junior Member at Hunter Charolais. Brandon Allison is proud to announce the arrival of his new baby sister 14

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Craig Scott celebrated his 15th Anniversary with the Charolais Banner in May. To mark this special occasion, he and his family will be celebrating with a fantastic family vacation of their choosing this winter. On behalf of all breeders, we thank Craig for his dedication to the Charolais breed.

EATONS BIG BUD 10402P

FOOTPRINTS CROSS FIRE 113Y

The sire of many high sellers in our sale this year. Outcross genetics with calving ease, performance and thickness. -2.4 BW EPD. Co-owned with Eaton Charolais.

Polled • 1/2 French Adding extra thickness to his offspring with the shot of French. Another outcross to our program.

PLEASANT DAWN EXTRA 70Z

LT LEDGER 0332 P

Double Polled • The son of HBSF Extra we kept to replace his father. Top 5% for WW and YW and out of the same dam as the Max bull we used for years.

Homozygous Polled • Calving ease Specialist in the top 1% for CE and BW. We used him again this year as we are impressed with the calves.

These are some of the sires of the bulls in our 13TH ANNUAL BULL SALE March 21, 2015 Virden, MB

Box 20, Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 Tully & Arlene Hatch, Kevin Hatch 204-855-2402 C 204-748-7595 • tahatch@rfnow.com Trent & Ashley Hatch 204-855-3078 C 204-721-3078 • trent.hatch@gmail.com

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See more of our program at www.pleasantdawn.com or on the show road

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AUGUST 2014 2014 CCA Board of Directors/ Le conseil d’administration de 2014 ( L-R): John Wilgenbusch, 1st Vice-President, SK; Andre Steppler, MB; Brent Saunders, President, ON; Ricky Milton, PEI; Brian Coughlin, 2nd VicePresident, ON; Bernard Begin, QC; Mel Reekie, General Manager; Rod McLeod, AB. Missing Dory Gerrard, AB; Darwin Rosso, SK and Travis Foot, AB

2320 - 41st Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6W8 T: (403) 250-9242 • F: (403) 291-9324 www.charolais.com

Highlights from the Annual General Meeting Breeders and members from across Canada met in Renfrew, ON for the Canadian Charolais Association’s Annual General Meeting on June 27; attendance and comraderie was plentiful. Lyle Bignell of Alberta, Wade Beck, Saskatchewan and Campbell Forsyth of Manitoba all retired from their positions on the CCA Board. Ricky Milton was elected for his second term as Director at Large and hails from the Maritimes; the Board welcomed three new Directors: Travis Foot, Charolais Banner • August 2014

Alberta, Darwin Rosso, Saskatchewan and Andre Steppler of Manitoba. The CCA Executive remains Brent Saunders, President, John Wilgenbusch, First Vice President, Brian Coughlin, Second Vice President and Wade Beck, Past President. Whole Herd Enrollment held steady for 2013 at 21,829 females; our CCA membership grew by 43 in 2013 leaving us at 748 active members in the Association. Two proposed By‐Law Amendments were circulated to the membership and presented at the AGM. Motion – The Canadian

Charolais Association extend Recordation to include all males that have less than 31/32 Charolais blood but not less than ½ Charolais blood.After discussion from the floor, the vote was confirmed as YEA 30. NAY 20. Motion DEFEATED. (Amendments require a 2/3 majority vote to be carried) Motion – The Canadian Charolais Association no longer require or enforce that AI Sires be tested for the chromosomal abnormality RT 1/29; removal of ARTICLE XVIII Section 1 (j) from the CCA’s By‐Laws.Results from the vote, YEA 47.NAY 3. Motion CARRIED. As an Association we no longer require breeders to test

for RT 1/29 however the test is available for any members still interested. The amendment to our By‐Laws will officially take effect when the change is granted by the Animal Pedigree Act. The 2013 Annual Report can be found on the CCA website or by contacting Mel at the office. In keeping with the direction that the CCA Board is going, President Brent Saunders announced that Mel Reekie has transitioned to the role of General Manager for the Canadian Charolais Association. Mel joined the CCA Staff as Office Manager in May, 2012. Mel is a familiar face to many; her experience and genuine interest

in the industry allow her to build on the strong foundation, update systems, assist breeders and increase the Charolais profile in the industry. The CCA website has a fresh new look! Visit www.charolais.com to access your CCA Online Account, search for members or animals, check out breed average EPDs, the latest news, links to breeder websites and much more. If there’s something missing from the site that you’d like to see or need assistance navigating, contact Mel at the CCA Office. You can also follow the Canadian Charolais Association on Facebook and on Twitter @canCharolais.

Right: 25 Year Member Awards/Membres de vingt-cinq années: (L-R) Brent Saunders presented to Jeralyn Rasmusson, HEJ Charolais; Brian and Doris Aitken, Bridor Farms; Suzie and John Mielhausen, Ferndale Farms. Bottom left: President Brent Saunders presented retiring directors Lyle Bignell and Campbell Forsyth with a thank you gift Bottom right: Members on hand to receive Gold Star Dam of Distinction Awards/Prix de Vaches de Distinction récipiendaires: Brent Saunders made presentations to Jeralyn Rasmusson and Molly and Campbell Forsyth

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Left: The morning before the AGM, many breeders toured WhiteWater Charolais, at the home of Kurtis and Chelsea Black Below right: Brett Coughlin welcomes the group to his operation before touring the herd

Below: The OCA sponsored a tour the day after the AGM. Keith Black was tour guide for a morning, sharing the history of the area, whitewater rafting, Whitewater Brewing Co. and a tour of Blackbern Farms. Keith and Karen Black also hosted lunch.

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Les dernières nouvelles – Août 2014 Faits saillants de l’assemblée générale annuelle Éleveurs et membres venant de partout au Canada se sont réunis à Renfrew, en Ontario pour l’assemblée générale annuelle de l’Association Canadienne Charolais le 27 juin dernier. Lyle Bignell de l’Alberta, Wade Beck, Saskatchewan et Campbell Forsyth du Manitoba sont maintenant retraités de leurs positions sur le conseil d’administration. Ricky Milton, originaire des Maritimes a été élu pour son deuxième mandat comme directeur tandis que le Conseil a accueilli trois nouveaux administrateurs : Travis Foot (AB), Darwin Rosso (SK) et André Steppler(MB). L’exécutif demeure Brent Saunders, président, John Wilgenbusch, premier vice‐ président, Brian Coughlin, deuxième vice‐président et Wade Beck, présidente sortant. Le total de femelles enrôlées pour l’année 2013 a resté stable avec 21,829 inscriptions tandis que le nombre d’adhésions a augmenté de 43 pour un total de 748 membres actifs. Deux modifications proposées à la chartre ont été distribuées aux membres et présentées à l’assemblée générale annuelle.

Proposition – Que l’Association Canadienne Charolais inclue les inscriptions de tous les mâles qui ont moins de 31/32 sang Charolais, mais demeurant au moins ½ de sang Charolais. Après discussion avec les éleveurs présents, le vote a été confirmé 30 en faveur et 20 opposés. Proposition rejetée puisqu’il faut une majorité de 2/3 des votes pour que la proposition soit retenue. Proposition – Que l’Association Canadienne Charolais n’exige plus que les taureaux d’insémination soient testés pour l’anomalie chromosomique RT 1/29 ; suppression de la Section 1 de l’article XVIII (j) de règlements de ‘ACC. Résultats du vote; 47 en faveur, 3 opposés. Proposition adoptée. Même si l’Association n’exige plus le testage pour RT 1/29, le test est toutefois disponible pour tous les membres qui y sont intéressés. La modification de ce règlement entrera officiellement en vigueur lorsque le changement est accordé par la Loi sur la généalogie des animaux. Le rapport des activités de 2013 est affiché sur notre site internet. Vous pouvez aussi faire la demande d’une copie imprimée en contactant le bureau de l’Association Canadienne

Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch offered an informative tour and some fun for all

Charolais. En accord avec la direction que prend le Conseil d’administration, le président Brent Saunders a annoncé que Mel Reekie a été promu au rôle de directrice générale de l’Association canadienne Charolais. Mel s’est joint au personnel de l’association comme chef de bureau en mai 2012. Depuis son arrivée, elle a bâti une relation solide avec les éleveurs et contribue à rehausser le profil de la race Charolais dans l’industrie. Le site internetde l’ACC a un nouveau look ! Visitez www.charolais.com pour accéder électroniquement à votre compte avec l’association. Faites la recherche de membres ou d’animaux, vérifiez les moyennes de race pour les EPD, informez‐vous des dernières nouvelles ou des liens vers les sites de d’autres éleveurs et bien plus encore. S’il y a quelque chose qui manque sur le site que vous aimeriez voir ou si vous avez besoin d’assistance pour naviguer, communiquer avec Mel au Bureau de l’ACC. Vous pouvez également suivre l’ Association Canadienne Charolais sur Facebook et sur Twitter @canCharolais.

Cornerview Charolais was the final stop for a herd tour and barbecue supper

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MERIT ROUNDUP 9508W

SPARROW’S LANDMARK 963W

Homozygous Pld

Sire: MXS Vermillion • Sire of Dam: Merit 1058L Over 60 calves on the ground at Horseshoe E in 2014

Sire: ABC Nuevo • Sire of Dam: ABC Latoro His sons are turning out to be powerhouses in the breed.

Horseshoe E Charolais

WINN MANS SAGINAW 538X

Homozygous Pld

Sire: MD Ali Trade • Sire of Dam: Sparrows Madrid A great breeding bull with calving ease and performance

Layne & Paula Evans Shae-Lynn, Shelby & Calina Box 390, Kenaston, SK S0G 2N0

T 306-252-2246 C 306-561-7147 C 306-561-7126 lpevans@sasktel.net www.horseshoeecharolais.com

WINN MANS VISTAZO 740X Sire: Winn Man Lanzado Sire of Dam: Sparrows Durango Sire of the High Seller in our 2014 Bull Sale to Johnson Charolais, Barrhead, AB

CIRCLE CEE LEGEND 307A

MCTAVISH HIGH VOLTAGE 51A

Sire: LT Ledger • Sire of Dam: D R Revelation

Sire: Merit 9874W • Sire of Dam: MNE Park Model

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Co-owned with Blackford Livestock Steve & Darlene Weech • 5491 Midbury Dr., Streets Ville, ON • 416-803-9817

Thanks to all the buyers and bidders for their support of another great bull sale this spring. Special thanks to Aridale Charolais and Gold Bar Livestock for adding HDT 8A to their purebred herd. Watch for us on the fall show road and for our consignments in the Uppin’ the Ante and Agribition Sales.

Rollin’ Acres Charolais FULL FRENCH CHAROLAIS Chester & Karla Tupling 598516 2nd Line, Mulmur, ON L9V 0B6 Chester: 705-627-0672 • Karla 705-627-0011 E: chester.tupling@premierequipment.ca

Breeding the Cattle that Work in Both Rings

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HERD HEALTH

Lameness at Pasture Roy Lewis DVM

One of the most common conditions encountered in our beef cattle over the course of the summer grazing period is lameness. Whether on calves, cows, yearlings or bulls, none are immune from developing some type of lameness. Surprisingly enough many really don’t require much for treatment, yet many are treated! Producers often use the all‐encompassing term of footrot yet most lameness at pasture is not caused by footrot. The summer of 2014 could see a higher than normal incidence of footrot with all the extra rainfall most areas have experienced. This article will try to differentiate the many forms of lameness we see at pasture and the steps necessary to correct them. Just as an example I supervised 90 dry cows at pasture several years ago and out of 12 lameness cases I encountered (all on different cows) only one case was treated. The rest cleared up uneventfully. After lame livestock are spotted get up close to them. Visually, or with binoculars, spend some time observing them. First determine which leg they are lame on. Look for signs of swelling, the degree of weight bearing on the affected leg and how they ambulate. With regards to the hoof, evidence of cracks, the toes spread apart, corns, long hooves or curled toes may all cause pain in the foot. Of course as with any condition or illness record the description of the animal including color, ear tag and any other distinguishing features as this makes them easier to find on the recheck. Once the location and condition causing the lameness has been determined the course of action is determined. My main point here is if you have a true footrot with swelling of the foot and in advanced cases the dead rotting flesh between the toes, treatment should be very effective with antibiotics. Many different antibiotics are effective so you and 28

your veterinarian will determine which is best suited to your situation. A number of the long acting products are very effective against footrot and if caught early often one shot can be curative. The treatment could even come in the form of a dart. Some newer products need a veterinary prescription if used against footrot so together with your veterinarian find a course of action that works. We even recommended the footrot vaccine for either herdbulls at semen checking or in extreme cases where outbreaks of footrot in the breeding females have been reported. Many of the other lamenesses fall into two broad categories. Those that need more involved procedures done and those which need to simply convalesce on their own with no further treatment. In more involved procedures the examples are broken legs which may need anything from emergency slaughter in larger animals to either casting or splint applications in younger ones. In young calves casts and splints depending on the location of the break have a very high success rate if found early before the bone has broken out through the skin. A couple other conditions which need further care are sole abscesses and septic arthritis. With sole abscesses there is almost no weight bearing yet often no swelling is evident. These need to be brought home and a therapeutic foot trim performed by your veterinarian. The abscess is opened up and drained. We often see this in association with bad feet or a crack in the wall which allows the infection to enter. Because the infection is enclosed and just under the sole it is very painful when weight is placed on the affected foot. As with other very painful conditions it will be up to you and your veterinarian whether painkillers are given. Sometimes limping with convalescence allows the condition to heal quicker rather than removing the pain and having a false sense of improvement. Then when the Charolais Banner • August 2014

painkillers (NSAIDs) wear off the condition has worsened. A septic arthritis is when infection has been introduced into the last joint just beneath the hoof. The history of these is they often have been treated many times with antibiotics with no improvement. The infection often breaks out just above the hoof. Often times the curative procedure is either amputating the toe or drilling out the joint. Either procedure requires restraint, local anesthetic and is best done at a clinic. There is also follow up care so removing from pasture is the obvious thing to do and fly control is a good adjunct treatment as well. Most of the multitude of other lameness problems are transient and my suggestion is to not stress the cattle out by catching them initially. Just like people, cattle can sprain or strain themselves in a multitude of ways. Stepping in gopher holes, slipping on wet terrain or rock bruises can all lead to transient lameness problems. Cattle with poor feet, long hooves or abnormal gaits are definitely more predisposed to these as well. Hoof abnormalities such as cracks (horizontal or vertical), corns or long hooves ripping off too short will also lead to lameness. In the spring a good hoof trimming will prevent a lot of these problems the following summer. Stifle (knee) injuries can result from various insults to the hind legs including breeding injuries and they may result in permanent lameness or may heal with convalescence. By maintaining your herd’s hoof care and selecting breeding stock – especially the herdbulls – for good feet and legs will go a long way to preventing a large number of pasture lamenesses. For those that do occur, don’t rush for the antibiotic syringe without first closely assessing the actual cause. Remember for those lamenesses which can’t be treated, emergency slaughter is always an option as long as drugs have not already been given.

Maple Leaf Reward 11X Rouky x MLR Willie Nelson 464P BW -2.9 WW 21 YW 39 TM 33

Maple Leaf Bar Punch 901W Polled, Full French Virgil SC x Martel BW 2.5 WW 33 YW 66 TM 29 Owned by Bar Punch Ranch

Maple Leaf Major 52X Maple Leaf Major Jag 620S x NBC Image 20L BW 4.3 WW 32 YW 59 TM 30 Owned by XXX Farms and Bar Punch Ranch

Open House on August 23rd, 2014

Please let us know by August 21st if you will be attending.

MAPLE LEAF CHAROLAIS Tom & Carey Stewart 780-352-5902 or 780-312-4245 George Stewart 780-352-4817 RR#1, Falun, AB T0C 1H0

mapleleafchar@xplornet.com

“Raising Full French since 1966”

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

Saskatchewan Charolais Association AGM The 51st Annual General Meeting was held just out of Saskatoon at the Floral Community Hall on Sunday, June 22nd. Floral was made famous by the home of hockey legend Gordie Howe. An afternoon meeting was followed by a great steak supper catered by Lori Mangels. Members from about 11% of the operations in Saskatchewan were in attendance. Mel Reekie from the CCA was on hand to bring an update from the association office and Jodie Griffin, Program Coordinator for the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program in Saskatchewan was the guest speaker after the meeting. Greg Gilliland, Carievale was elected President for the upcoming year while Carey Weinbender, Canora takes his 2nd year as 1st Vice‐ President. Glen Mangels, Carrot River was voted 2nd Vice‐President and Dave Blechinger, Rosetown, goes into his 7th year as Sec‐Treas. Re‐elected to three year terms on the board were Carey Weinbender and Mike McAvoy, Arelee. Stephen Weilgosz was elected to a three year term filling the vacancy of retiring director Donna Ross, while Kelly Howe, Moose Jaw, was elected to a one year term for the seat vacated early by Dennis Metz. The 2013 financial statement showed a profit of nearly $2,000 on income of $45,739 with over $40,000 in reserves. The Fieldman budget is the largest expense with over $16,000 invested in time and travel of Bob Jackson. Bob attended 25 events in the past year including having a booth at things like the Stockgrowers AGM, Termeunde Farm Field Day, Agribition Commercial Barn, Beef Industry Conference, a couple of Bull selection seminars and most auction markets in the province. Advertising and promotion is the next biggest budget item spending nearly $8,500 on things like radio 30

advertising, sponsorship at various events and coffee at auction markets and print advertising. Carey Weinbender’s 4‐H report stated 4‐H is one of the longest running, largest youth organizations in Canada and the SCA continues their involvement. The 4‐H program in Saskatchewan has over 200 clubs with beef clubs having the largest enrolment. Last year a total of 2697 beef projects were shown across Saskatchewan at 19 regional shows. In 2013, we awarded 97 Dairy Queen gift cards valued at $10 each to members from 28 clubs showing Charolais influenced calves at their

achievement days. The SCA also presented 8 embroidered jackets at Agribition to members achieving top honours at the Regional level. They also sponsored large youth beef events in Regina, Yorkton and Saskatoon.

Donna Ross receives a gift as a retiring director from the board

Mike McAvoy presents Charlie & Lorna Burkes, Charona Farms, Asquith with a Charolais Booster award

Mike McAvoy presents the Gerald, Ruth, Carla, Brad & Carter May with a Charolais Booster award

Saskatchewan Charolais Association Board of Directors (front l-r) Dave Blechinger, Rosetown (Sec-Treas); Carey Weinbender, Canora (1st Vice-President); Greg Gilliland, Careivale (President); Glen Mangels, Carrot River (2nd Vice-President). (Back l-r) Jared McTavish, Moosomin; Orland Walker, Hudson Bay; Mike McAvoy, Arelee & Stephen Wielgosz, Yellow Creek. Missing is Kelly Howe, Moose Jaw.

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CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION NEWS

CCYA Updates Kirstin Sparrow & Sarah Weinbender

On July 23‐26, 40 Juniors and their parents met in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba for a chance to get “Back to Boots, Buckles and Bandanas” at the Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference and Show. It was a fun filled week, kicked off with the CCYA National Board ‘Welcome Mixer’ and ending with a strong Conformation, awards banquet and dance. The conference ran extremely well with great organization and excellent judges throughout the competitions. We would like to thank the Manitoba youth planning committee and all of the generous sponsors that made the conference possible! Stay tuned for full CCYA 2014 coverage and pictures in the October edition of the Charolais Banner. Sarah and Kirstin travelled to Hutchinson, Kansas, July 6‐11 to visit the American‐International Junior Charolais Association (AIJCA) National Show. We were more than welcomed in Kansas by the American junior Charolais participants and met some wonderful people on our travels that we have become great friends with. Experiencing this junior conference and the operations of their National Board gave us ideas and experience to bring to our National board and Canadian Charolais youth. We were also honoured that three of our new American friends travelled north to Manitoba to take part in our Conference and Show. Kurtis Clawson, Mason Lewis and Haley Stalcup represented the AIJCA for a week of fun with our Canadian Juniors. All 3

members have held positions on their National Board, and Haley is the President for the upcoming year. We are very thankful we got to share experiences between National Boards. We are excited to introduce our new National Board for the upcoming 2014‐ 2015 year. The newly elected executive includes, President Sarah Weinbender, Vice President Shae‐lynn Evans, Secretary Tomina Jackson and Treasurer Courtney Black. Our Provinical National Board representatives include Luke Marshall and Megan Mcleod for Alberta, Rachel Verwey from Manitoba and Wyatt Ching representing Ontario. Our Adult Advisors include Kasey Phillips, AB; Donna Jackson, MB; Billie‐Jo Saunders, ON and our new SK adult advisor is Suzanne Smyth. Kirstin Sparrow will be taking over the role as Youth Coordinator. This year we received $2945.94 from the T Bar C Invitational Golf Tournament. We would like to thank T Bar C Cattle Co. for their continued support of the Canadian Charolais Youth Association and all of their sponsors that help make the tournament possible. The National Board used this donation to help increase our membership numbers. In 2013 we implemented a $50 rebate to new youth members at our Conference and Show. Our 2014 Conference and Show had 14 new members join us for the week. We are both very excited for the upcoming year for the Charolais Youth. We have a National board with a ton of energy and new ideas and we are looking forward to what is in store for our youth members! We hope the rest of your summer is enjoyable. ~ Kirstin Sparrow, Youth Coordinator ~ Sarah Weinbender, National Board President

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CCYA NATIONAL BOARD charolaisyouth@gmail.com President: Sarah Weinbender sarah.weinbender@gmail.com Vice-President: Shae-Lynn Evans evans32s@uregina.ca Treasurer: Courtney Black petunia-101@hotmail.com Secretary: Tomina Jackson tomi_j_@hotmail.com Director: Luke Marshall lsm742@mail.usask.ca Director: Megan McLeod rmeganmcleod@rvschools.ab.ca Director: Wyatt Ching gw.ching@sasktel.net Director: Rachael Verwey verweyr@myumanitoba.ca 2015 CCYA Conference & Show Exec. President: Sarah Weinbender sarah.weinbender@gmail.com Vice-President: Wyatt Ching jppreston223@gmail.com Sec-Treas: Laura Weinbender CCYA Provincial Advisors SK: Suzanne Smyth suzanneblake@hotmail.com ON: Billie-Jo Saunders dbjsaunders@gmail.com MB: Donna Jackson Jackson7@mymts.net AB: Kasey Phillips kphillips@mcsnet.ca Youth Coordinator: Kirstin Sparrow kp.sparrow@hotmail.com

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A PASTURE SAMPLE… July 11th SOME PROSPECTS AND THEIR DAMS JCXR 70X The dam of Zeus has done it again with this son of Sparrows Nixon 111Y. Full brother to the Agribition high selling pick of our heifer calf pen which sold to McLeod Livestock.

KLR 321B

HC 2109Z Beautiful, two year old, Elder’s Special Edition daughter doing a great job on her Elder’s Zeus 22Z son.

KLR 285B

KLR 882S Powerful son of LAE Land of Plenty 243Z out of a hard working Mersyndol daughter.

KLR 297B

KLR 61Y Big volume, easy doing, Wahkamo daughter and her thick, correct, Sparrows Nixon 111Y herdsire prospect.

KLR 347B

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Visitors Welcome

Mel Elder Ron & Donna 306-267-4986 Michael, Judy & family 306-267-5655 Cell: Ron 306-267-7693 Mike 306-267-7730 Box 81, Coronach, SK S0H 0Z0 relder@sasktel.net • www.eldercharolais.com

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lder Charolais Farms is situated south west of Coronach in the vicinity of the Poplar River Power Station and coal strip mining operation. The plant has affected their community and their farming over the years in many different ways. In 1974, the government announced the Poplar River Power Project was to be located in the Coronach area. Almost overnight the population of 325 began to grow. On November 1, 1978, Coronach was designated an Industrial Town. The current population of the town is around 950. The government started to expropriate farmland for the power plant and the damn in the mid seventies. Ken Elder, Ronâ€™s father, was the first president of the Surface Rights Association, formed to deal with the many challenges faced by the farmers whose land was being expropriated and later purchased. Two of the biggest issues the Surface Right Association (SRA) dealt

with were the price and the reclamation of the land. The farmers were going to be given a minimal amount of money for the expropriated land and an insufficient amount for farmers to purchase replacement land to continue sustaining themselves and their families. The SRA hired

appraisers to come in and value the land and this formed the price for all land purchased for the future of the project. After the initial land expropriation for the damn and plant, all other land was purchased. If the farmers had not sold, it would have been expropriated, but with the

Ron, Ken and Mel buying females in 1996

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SRA actively representing the farmers, expropriation was no longer necessary. The price paid immediately escalated the land prices in the area. What farmers were paid for land was handed over to another farmer farther away for land to replace it. “There was no land in the country to replace what you lost when the project started,” Donna adds. “The farm was down on acres for a few years before anything became available to replace the land,” adds Ron. The reclamation of the land was a huge issue. Ken, as well as all other farmers in the area, did not want their land to look like Roche Percee when the mining was complete. They wanted the land to be returned to a farmable condition so the land would not become a wasteland and eyesore to the community. They lobbied until it was contractually agreed the topsoil would be stripped and saved, to be placed back on the top layer of the leveled land for sale or lease back to the community. It was a hard fought battle that united the community and, in retrospect, probably saved it. Before the project, Elders had seventeen quarters of land touching quarter to quarter. When the digging began, their entire home quarter was on the list of the first land to be used. When the SaskPower Corporation (SPC) sold the mining rights to a different company, the Minolta Coal leases were in the NE direction of Coronach so SaskPower didn’t take

the yard. The first digging used a half section out of the middle of their block of land, which made their travel time to the rest of their land quite onerous.

They wanted the land to be returned to a farmable condition so the land would not become a wasteland and eyesore to the community.

SPC owns all of the land and has sold the mining rights to various companies over the years. Private companies cannot expropriate land, so this is the practise for obtaining land for the coal supply. When the top soil was dropped from the bucket in the mining process, the house shook. It was symbolic of how the community shook with the changes being imposed upon it. Elders had about half of their land base strip‐mined over the years and were able to buy a section back for the first time in 2006. “The reclaimed land is not the best for grain because of the dips and dives it now contains. It is good for cattle,” Ron states, “the

stripped top soil was put back, but it wasn’t always spread equally. In some areas, it is pretty obvious.” “There are hills where there were no hills before,” Donna explains. Some of the reclaimed land was so firmly packed by the cats or buggies or roads for the mining trucks that pounding fence posts was near impossible. Elders had one half mile section of fence that they had to use the water wand to try to make the holes. Thus some of the posts werenʹt set as deep as they would have liked. Sink holes in the land are still appearing. They can be a couple of feet wide by four feet deep.”The land was reclaimed in the winter, so there were big frozen lumps that never got broke up. After 30 years there are still some showing up. Dad broke the front axle of a tractor once in one,” Ron shudders at the thought of how serious the accident could have been. More recently, the SRA was able to get a First Right of Refusal agreement passed. This was something the first SRA could not get accomplished in the early years of negotiation. This allows the families affected the opportunity to purchase land back that has been in the family. “If you lost a family homestead, you should be able to have the first chance at buying it back,” says Michael. Now reclaimed land prices go on assessment. Elders have bought four quarters back and lease another ten and are back to their original land base plus some. They crop eighteen continued on page 38

Grazing on reclaimed land

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JWX Buckle 1X

Pleasant Dawn MVP 316Y

Pleasant Dawn Magnum 56T x LT Rio Blanco BW -1.6 WW 58 YW 103 M 29.9 TM 59

JWX Silver Buckle 5240 x CS Pld Junction 4J BW -5.7 WW 22 YW 54 M 30 TM 41 Pleasant Dawn Radar 25Y

Thanks to PETER HEINS & SONS for purchasin g the second high selling b ull

Thanks to AWN PLEASANT D CHAROLAIS our for selecting ull high selling b

Pleasant Dawn Spawn 765W x HEJ Magnum 26R BW -1.2 WW 34 YW 71 M 31.5 TM 49 MLM Laredo 3Y

Cedarlea Grid Master 22Z

CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W x SOS Polled Detonator 8M BW 3 WW 46 YW 92 M 23 TM 46

Winn Mans Lanza 610S x Sparrows Sanchez 715T BW 1.2 WW 44 YW 97 M 26.9 TM 49

TURNBULL CHAROLAIS Curtis & Nanette Turnbull • Box 208, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0 T 403-627-4535 C 403-627-6951 F 403-627-5063 • turnbullcharolais@platinum.ca

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Above: Reclaimed land and water - This photo shows the rolling hills and ponds of the reclaimed land being used for pasture Left: The rolling hills and water holes on the reclaimed land

quarters, graze twenty‐four quarters and hay six quarters. “It used to be a year to year tender on the leases. It was just impossible to do improvements because you didn’t know if you would have it the next year. Now five year leases are available, so you have incentive to invest in land improvements since you know it will be yours long enough to see a return on the investment,” Ron explains. “We paid dearly for the first time bid on the lease. But when it comes up for renewal, it is at a renewal price, which makes it more reasonable. Now it is feasible to fence it and use it however we like.” SPC still owns the land with dewatering wells. “The coal was full of water, so they started pumping it off. When the first pumping began,

our well was the first home well that went dry and the water negotiations began,” Ron remembers. Elders had excellent quality water without any filtration system and an abundance of it. After the well went dry, the SRA started negotiating and it was agreed that SPC had the responsibility to make sure the farm had a water supply forever. “Grandpa fought hard for this,” states Michael. “We had such good water, now we have more water filtration equipment in the basement than you can imagine. They have dug five or six wells on Elder land to find a sufficient supply. The current well supplying the farm is a half mile south of the yard and is 130‐140 feet deep,” says Ron. “Now if we have water trouble, after checking the obvious things, we

call SPC and they have a contractor come to investigate and repair any problems at the well,” Donna adds. When the digging began, Ken was farming with four sons. During the 1980s drought and the start of the SaskPower land purchases, there just wasn’t enough land base to support all the families. Lloyd got a job at the mine, Carl got a job at the power plant and Floyd farmed with his father‐in‐law for a few years before buying a restaurant in Coronach. Ron stayed on the farm with Ken. Donna started with SPC in 1979 at the camp office during construction of the second power plant. She transferred to the mine, then the plant, where she has spent the majority of her 35 years of service. Judy worked as a lab technician for fifteen years at the plant and is now an Electrician continued on page 40

Michael and the cows

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Bred Cows

He Sells

Online bidding available at www.vjauction.com

Bred Heifers

MAPLE LEAF BAR PUNCH 901W Homozygous Polled

John Hoff has decided at age 89 it is time to quit after nearly 50 years in Charolais. Many of the females he has aquired in the past few years were the high sellers in several sales.

Sale Manager

306-584-7937 Helge By 306-536-4261 Candace By 306-536-3374 charolaisbanner@gmail.com

Bar Punch Ranch

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Box 418 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G2

John HoďŹ€ 403-528-4150 39

Apprentice within the company. This is common with many families in the area. There was employment for good money close to home and it kept people in the area and kept the town alive. Without it, Coronach and surrounding towns would be next to non‐existent. All in all, it has been good for the area.

There was employment for good money close to home and it kept people in the area and kept the town alive.

Top & Center: Roche Percee, where the land was never reclaimed Bottom: Haying on reclaimed land, there were no hills here before the mining

Elders had between fifty and sixty commercial cows in the late seventies. Now they are breeding 320, half purebred and half commercial. The family operation now consists of Mel (Ron’s Mom), Ron and Donna, Michael and Judy and their three children, Cassidi, Keanan and Klay. They bought their first purebreds in 1991 and the KLR tattoo was born. It stands for Ken and his two sons Lloyd and Ron. They were looking for a Charolais bull and talked to their neighbours, the Planz family, who were using Charolais bulls and were pleased with the results. They were sent to Darneth Charolais to buy a bull. During the conversation, they mentioned they were looking for a few more commercial cows. Ken Plewis suggested they buy purebreds and they ended up with nine cow/calf pairs and ten bred heifers. Michael had been working in Alberta and came home to help with harvest in 1999 and got a job in town at the machine shop for the winter. In 2000, he leased some cows from Ken and Mel, his grandparents, and has been a full‐time part of the operation ever since. Ken died unexpectedly in 2001, but Mel continues to be involved in the operation. She helps with the food at the bull sales and is often out checking on the newborn continued on page 42

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HC X-PEDITION 52X

PLEASANT DAWN MAX 3Y 3rd Gen Polled • Elder’s Special Edition x Sparrows Alcatraz Growthy, meat bull with lots of performance

Double Red, 4th Gen Polled Son of Pleasant Dawn Max 70S Calving ease bull that is very correct

New for 2014 – JS NAVAJO RED 15X

Watch for us this fall at the National in Brandon and at the No Borders Sale

Homozygous Red, Double Polled • JS Stallone x Merit’s Chieftan Easy doing, easy going, deep bodied bull

Jim, Rae, Kiernan & Erik Olson Box 882, Portage La Prairie, MB R1N 3C3 jimo1@mts.net • T: 204-252-3115 C: Jim 204-856-6357 Rae 204-871-1063

Also to our female buyers last fall:

G4 Acres Stimo 156S Still walking the pasture here at eight years old

STEPHEN CHAROLAIS FARM

• M&L Investors • Rollin’ Acres Charolais • Maple Leaf Charolais • Valanjou Charolais

Watch for our cattle in the Agribition and No Borders sales.

Kelly Stephen, Box 26, Moosomin, SK S0G 3N0 W 306-435-3548 H 306-435-2087 C 306-435-7383 • kellyandpam@rfnow.com

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Elder Charolais received the 2009 Saskatchewan Charolais Breeder of the Year Award

calves or the crops. Her interest in the operation has not wavered. If you stop in for coffee, you can bet the baking on the table came from the hands of Grandma Mel. Lloyd decided to keep only his commercial cows and sell his purebreds to Ron and Donna in 2000. He is a strong supporter of the Elder Charolais Bull Sale each year. After the commitment to start in the purebred business, Elders bought many females across the country from many sales. Those who shared Ron’s keen eye for quality cattle didn’t own them without paying what they were worth.

He was the Grand Champion Bull at Ag-Ex in Brandon in 1996, the Elder’s first appearance on the show road.

The first high profile bull they purchased for their purebred cows was A‐Jay’s Mercury 73D (HTA Whitehot 105A x NOR Mystique 14X). He was a high performance bull

and produced some very powerful cows in the herd. There are still a few in the herd. He was the Grand Champion Bull at Ag‐Ex in Brandon in 1996, the Elder’s first appearance on the show road. The success didn’t stop there. At the same show, they also had Grand Champion Female, with KLR Elder’s Diamond 701F, the first Mercury calf born on the Elder Charolais Farm. Although the success of two Grand Champions has not been matched again, Elders have been very competitive on the show road. They have bred and exhibited many winners including Reserve Grand continued on page 44

A-Jay’s Mercury 73D, Grand Champion Bull at Ag-Ex 1996 and Reserve Senior Champion at Agribition

KLR Elder’s Diamond 701F, Grand Champion Female at Ag-Ex 1996

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Pine Bluff Charolais RPH 60A Grand Champion purchased by BE-RICH FARMS, Kitscoty, AB

Senior herdsire

RPH 32A Reserve Grand Champion purchased by BRISTOW FARMS, Heinsburg, AB

MXS RIGHT TIME 16X by Erixon’s Spitfire 127T CE 84 BW 2.8 WW 62 YW 123 CWT 31 Marb 4 Right Time sons won Lloydminster Pride of the Prairies Sale in 2014 Top 1% for WW, YW, CWT and Top 4% for Marbling

We will have more Right Time sons at Lloydminster 2015, as well as bulls from his daughters by Merit Roundup, Bluegrass and All State.

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Raymond & Betty Paschke • Corey & Anna Box 34, Love, SK S0J 1P0

T 306-276-5976 • C 306-812-9002

Grants Playboy 3X, a main herdsire at Elder Charolais

Champion female at Canadian Western Agribition. Over the years, their cattle have always brought top prices at the sales too. You buy top end cattle, you sell top end cattle. Over the years, they have owned and used well‐known bulls like Silverado, Kaboom, Wahkamo, Canyon and Playboy, to name a few. This spring they held their 4th Annual Bull Sale on the farm with great success. The sale has been building with many repeat customers and purebred breeders from across Canada and into the U.S.A. being on the buyers’ list. They clean out their calving barn and have a power point sale the end of March, which has worked very well for them. They enjoy the show road and meeting all of the people in the industry. It has been a good way to

KLR 20Y - one of their typical two-year old females

build the profile of their herd. “We spent a lot of time getting really good pictures of the cattle we offered for sale and it always paid off. Brent Thiel came up to me at Agribition once and commented on the quality

of our pictures. A few days after the catalogue goes in the mail, we always get a call from Adolph Hollus in BC,” Ron and Donna state. The pictures have been a key part in their marketing success.

The SCA Board of Directors elected Donna as President in 2013

In 2001, Michael showed his first animal. He had never participated in 4‐H and was pretty leery about doing it. Donna just told him to go watch some of the best in the ring and see what they do. He started in a jackpot class where everybody was walking through the cattle, so it wasn’t very intimidating. Now Michael and Judy’s children participate in 4‐H and Cassidi is attending her fourth CCYA. This year Keanan’s steer weighed 1280 lb. and was purchased by Rocking W Machine Shop, of Coronach for $4 at the regional show in Swift Current. Cassidi’s weighed Poplar River Power Plant

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He Showed, He Bred, He’s Great! 2012 Undefeated Agribition Champion & B.O.S.S. Show Bull of the Year

Thanks to these breeders who supported us in the last year: • Cleveland Charolais, SD (3) • Walter Charolais, ND (3) • Willowside Ranch Ltd., MB (2) • La Ferme Patry de Weedon, QC • Graf Charolais, ND • Scissors Creek Charolais, MB • Double P Stock Farms, MB • Sunny Ridge Stock Farms, MB • Hopewell Charolais, SK

MVY XPLORER 21X (pictured July 2014 after naturally breeding 50 cows) HVA Upstate 8U x LAE Paragon ~ Proven calving ease ~ Fantastic feet and legs

Thanks to MYONA CHAROLAIS and BEV HOGLAND for purchasing Australian semen rights. North American semen inquiries welcome Watch for his sons at Cattlemen’s Classic 2015

Watch for the pick of our entire bred heifer pen carrying service to MVY XPLORER, CML ENCORE AND BEAVER CREEK COUNTRY, at the Canadian National Charolais Sale and our consignments to No Borders.

TRI-N CHAROLAIS FARMS Merv, Joanne & Jesse Nykoliation • Box 899, Lenore, MB R0M 1E0

Merv 204-838-2107 • Jesse 204-851-3391• merv1@prairie.ca • www.trincharolais.com “Breeding Quality Red & White Charolais in Western Manitoba since 1986”

C2 A-SERIES 32A by Soder Rhapsody 501X

C2 Charolais says thank you to all our bull buyers this spring for another sold out bull pen Special thanks to Charlamoore Farms, Redvers, SK for purchasing the high selling bull in Transcon’s Cattle Country Bull Sale Watch for us this fall at the National Show & Sale, Agribition and the No Borders Sale Jeff & Jackie Cavers Box 237, La Riviere, MB R0G 1A0 T: 204-242-3467 • C: 204-242-4448 c2charolais@inethome.ca

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1360 and brought $2.70 from South Country Equipment, of Assiniboia. They all resoundingly state that the people are the best part of the business. They attribute their success to their commitment to cull hard and stand behind their product. Donna has served on the Saskatchewan Charolais Association Board of Directors for twelve years, ending her term this year as President. Both Donna and Ron

attended the Breeder’s School in June showing their interest in improving their business and intention to stay active. The Elder Charolais Farm will be out on the road this fall at the National Show in Brandon and Canadian Western Agribition. Stop for a visit, they are very warm, hospitable people with a keen interest in the business.

Keanan’s 2014 4-H steer

Cassidi’s 2014 4-H steer

Canadian Western Agribition Champion Breeder’s Herd 2011

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Klay and his calf

TO THE UPPIN’ THE ANTE SALE September 27 2:00 p.m. Hanover, ON

BAKER FARMS BEHATI 2B D R Revelation x Gerrard Montezuma Show prospect

BAKER FARMS ABERCROMBIE 10A Maternal sister to our Zagucci show female by D R Revelation Due in January to Gerrard Montezuma

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BF BUGATTI Z 5B Sired by the U.S. National Champion Turton out of the great Zagucci

CHAROLAIS SALE Saturday, September 27th • 2:00 p.m. Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON

50 Select Purebred Charolais Female Lots • Heifer Calf Show Prospects • Bred Yearlings • Flush & Recipients • 3 in 1 cow/calf pairs JUNIOR INCENTIVE PROGRAM 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 Exhibitors Regional 4-H Show • $100 for the completion of the 4-H project

SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - the cattle will be available for viewing in the evening FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - viewing of the cattle all day followed by a social in the evening SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - viewing of the cattle all morning, lunch and refreshments available prior to 2:00 p.m. sale start

CONSIGNORS

SALE STAFF

Langstaff Charolais ..................................................519-627-3464 Bridor Charolais ........................................................519-323-2538 Rollin’ Acres Charolais ..............................................705-627-0672 Medonte Charolais ....................................................705-835-3310 Whiskey Hollow Cattle Co. ........................................705-696-3567 Blackbern Farm ........................................................613-646-2673 Cornerview Charolais................................................613-646-9741 Gold Bar Livestock ....................................................519-400-0668 Saunders Charolais ..................................................519-986-4165

Chester Tupling, Sale Chair, Blockman......................705-627-0672 Rod McLeod, Ring Service ........................................403-540-7986 Helge By, Ring Service ..............................................306-536-4261 Carl Wright, Auctioneer ............................................519-369-7489 Andy McCulloch, Sales Barn Manager ......................519-379-1370

ACCOMMODATIONS Travelers Inn, Hanover ..............................................519-364-1911 Best Western, Walkerton ..........................................855-436-3030

GUEST CONSIGNORS

Video of the cattle available at:

Baker Farms ............................................................613-473-2452 Cattle in Motion Echo Spring Charolais ..............................................705-487-5840 Sarah Buchanan 519-546-3352 Moyer Cattle Co.........................................................519-848-5294 www.cattleinmotion.com Sunrise Charolais......................................................705-428-3205 Contact the breeders or sale staff for a catalogue or view it online at www.cattleinmotion.com or www.charolaisbanner.com 48

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A sample of the breed leading females selling

REFERENCE SIRE

JWX 73X

JWX THREE PEET 73X

BMA 17A KEYS ALL STATE 149X x SOS POLLED DETONATOR 8M

HDT 32A PCFL WILDFIRE 9T x PCFL ULTIMATE 14R

GBL 201B ROLLIN ACRES OH YEAH 8X x DBAR MISS ELEGANCE 635S

KBF 35A BRIDOR TRAVIS 15T x PLEASANTDAWN MARSHALL 70P

JSR 12A MERIT ROUNDUP 9508W x SVY FREEDOM PLD 307N XAL 14A KEYS ALL STATE 149X X SVY FREEDOM PLD 307N SELLING A FLUSH

BRT 24X

WHC 22A ROLLIN ACRES OH YEAH 8X x PCFL TRIDENT 9P

SPARROWS COACH 467S x HTA WHITEHOT 105A

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FUN BUS/JMB/PRESTON WIN

Heart of Canada Heart of Canada July 6, 2014 • Carberry, MB Judge: Cody & Michelle Allison, Douglas, MB 19 Entries (A BOSS Show) Females Born in 2014 1. JMB 417B, (CS Mango 256M), Fun Bus Syndicate/JMB Charolais, Brookdale; 2. TWN 13B (LAE Wichita 911W), Sunblade Charolais, Foxwarren; 3. JMB 403B (BXB Dateline Son 65R), JMB Charolais, Brookdale; 4. KCH 41B (KCH Medicine Man 7Z), KCH Charolais, Oliver, BC; 5. JAPR MISS ARIEL 8B (Tri‐N Accessor 148Z), Jared Preston, Ste. Rose du Lac. Heifer Calf Champion JMB 417B, JMB Charolais Reserve Heifer Calf Champion TWN 13B, Sunblade Charolais Females Born in 2013 1. JAPR MISS ANNIE 7A (Winn Mans Quigley 539X), Jared Preston; 2. BEAVER CREEK PEARL 222A (FFBB RED BUCKLE PLD 16X), Brooke Preston, Ste. Rose du Lac; 3, BWP ALL IN 59A (Soder Rhapsody 501X), Connection Cattle Co., Lorette; 4. TWN 7A (LAE Wichita 911W), Sunblade Charolais; 5. TWN 17A (Merit Roundup 9508W), Sunblade Charolais. Junior Champion Female JAPR MISS ANNIE 7A, Jared Preston Reserve Junior Champion Female BEAVER CREEK PEARL 222A, Brooke Preston Females Born in 2012 with Calf 1. HAPPY HAVEN VIRGINIA 41Z (Rolling D Vintage 922W, calf‐KCH Medicine Man 7Z), KCH Charolais; 2. MISS STEPPLER 12Z (Sparrows Seminole 927W, calf‐Tri‐N Accessor 148Z), Jared Preston.

Females Born before 2012 with Calf 1. JMB MS DATELINE 114Y (BXB Dateline Son 65R, calf‐CS Mango 256M), Fun Bus Syndicate/JMB Charolais; 2. HAPPY HAVEN YVONNE 14Y (Happy Haven Wilburt 1W, calf‐XAL Firestruck 3Z), Happy Haven Charolais, Oakburn. Senior Champion Female JMB MS DATELINE 114Y, Fun Bus Syndicate/JMB Charolais Reserve Senior Champion Female HAPPY HAVEN VIRGINIA 41Z, KCH Charolais

Grand Champion Female – JMB MS DATELINE 114Y, Fun Bus Syndicate/ JMB Charolais

Grand Champion Female JMB MS DATELINE 114Y, Fun Bus Syndicate/JMB Charolais Reserve Grand Champion Female JAPR MISS ANNIE 7A, Jared Preston Bulls Born in 2014 1. KTS 28B (XAL Firestruck 3Z), Happy Haven Charolais; 2. TWN 2B (Merit Roundup 9508W), Sunblade Charolais.

Grand Champion Bull – JMB GRIDLINE 310A, Jared Preston, Fun Bus Syndicate/ JMB Charolais

Bull Calf Champion KTS 28B, Happy Haven Charolais Reserve Bull Calf Champion TWN 2B, Sunblade Charolais Bulls Born in 2013 1. JMB GRIDLINE 310A (CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W), Jared Preston, Fun Bus Syndicate & JMB Charolais. Junior Champion Bull JMB GRIDLINE 310A, Jared Preston, Fun Bus Syndicate & JMB Charolais

Reserve Grand Champion Female – JAPR MISS ANNIE 7A, Jared Preston

Grand Champion Bull JMB GRIDLINE 310A, Jared Preston, Fun Bus Syndicate & JMB Charolais Reserve Grand Champion Bull KTS 28B, Happy Haven Charolais Breeder’s Herd 1. JMB Charolais; 2. Sunblade Charolais

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Reserve Grand Champion Bull – KTS 28B, Happy Haven Charolais

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OBITUARY

Duane Parsonage 1955 – 2014

Duane Gordon Parsonage, well known Alberta cattleman, passed away on May 14, 2014, at the age of 58 years. Duane was born at the Innisfail Hospital on October 25th, 1955 to Gordon and Arlane Parsonage. He attended school in Innisfail. He then went to work for Oxley Hereford Ranch at Pawhuska, Oklahoma working the winter show circuit. In 1982 he met and later married Corrine and they were together until his passing. Duane was a great lover of animals; his cattle, his horses, and especially his dog family. Duane enjoyed the company of a very large group of friends and fellow cattlemen. His morning ritual was a series of phone calls to catch up on the local news, see what was new in the cattle industry or check in on his bull customers. A quick cup of coffee, a visit and a good joke were some of his favourite pastimes. Duane was raised on the family farm north of Innisfail and took an interest in horses and cattle from the time he could walk. He had an eye for cattle and horses and it showed in the many accomplishments he achieved as a young man. Duane made many trips to the championship ring while in 4‐H. In 1974 he won the Michael Boyce Trophy for Baby Beef Champion at the Calgary Spring Bull Sale which was quite an achievement.

He enjoyed rodeo and participated in boy’s steer riding and later on in bareback riding. He always looked forward to the Daines rodeo and then the Calgary Stampede. The Parsoange family began raising registered horned Hereford cattle in 1936. For many years they sold Hereford bulls and females to purebred and commercial breeders across Canada and into the United States. Most of the bulls were marketed off the farm with a select group going to the Calgary Bull Sale. In the late 1980s Duane began selling his bulls to ranches in southern Oregon and northern California. This eventually grew into a business and over the years he marketed more than 1000 bulls to his customers south of the border. In 1986, a group of Charolais heifers were purchased by his mother and that started his love of Charolais cattle. The demand for white bulls was high and Duane saw the potential for a new market. In the years to come he created a top notch cow herd that he was very proud of. He began consigning Charolais bulls to the Calgary bull sale in 1989 and that was the start of many championships there. After the sale in 2010 he made the decision to have his own bull sale. The first P&H Ranching Bull and Gelding sale was in the spring of 2011. This was a good decision as the sale was a real success drawing a big crowd and the bulls averaging a good dollar. He spent many hours on the phone and

travelling to see his bull buyers. He felt it was important to take an interest in their operations in order to fulfill their bull needs. Duane was one of a dwindling number of cattleman who worked from a horse’s back and he decided to incorporate a ranch gelding sale into his bull sale. He gathered together a group of ranchers and horseman that he felt could offer others a well broke ranch horse. Each year he had a very successful ranch gelding sale. Duane served on the board of the Alberta Cattle Breeders Association and Calgary Bull sale committee. He was asked to judge many cattle shows and had the honour of judging the Hereford show at the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Bull Sale. He also served a term as a director for the Alberta Charolais Association Duane’s spirit for life and sense of humour (sometimes outrageous) will live on in all of us. He was truly one of a kind. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him Duane is survived by his wife Corrine, mother Arlane, sister Kathi (Jim). He also leaves to mourn his son Codi Bozarth (Sherri), grandchildren Davin, Colin and Layla. Duane is also survived by nephews Scott and Thomas Jaroszuk, Corrine’s numerous brothers and sisters and their families. Duane was predeceased by his brother Kim and father Gordon.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Government Announces $3.8M Partnership for Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence Canada Beef

Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada Minister Gerry Ritz and Minister of 52

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Canada Beef Chair Chuck MacLean and President Rob Meijer to announce

OBITUARY

Anne Moulding 1923 – 2014

Anne was born in the Ellisboro area near Wolseley, the third of four children. Her first few years were on the Martin farm where she fell in love with horses, a passion that became life‐long. She moved to Sintaluta for a short while before her family moved to Regina in 1933. During her teens she had an accident that almost resulted in amputation of her right arm but she gradually regained almost full usage. She graduated from grade 12 and started work at Simpson’s to assist her family financially during the depression and early war years. She met her dashing man in uniform at a dance on April 1, 1943. He, George Moulding, was to become her husband for the next 63 years until he passed away in 2007. After marriage they lived on the Dafoe Air Force base, where George was an

aircraft mechanic. The stories from this time were recounted in later years to school classes and were published in the Regina Leader Post. After the war, they moved back to Regina, where they had two children before moving to the Moulding family farm in the Abernethy area in 1948. Their third child was born in 1956. Anne was an accomplished homemaker noted for her baking and sewing. But her prime love was nature and animals, particularly horses. She was an active contributor to community life in the Heather School District and in the Kenlis United Church. Anne also worked in administration for the R.M. of Abernethy. They became one of the early breeders of Charolais cattle and were featured in many sales and shows under the Sands O’ Gold banner. Anne also served a term as president of the Saskatchewan Charolettes. They were awarded a Foundation Family Award from the Saskatchewan Charolais Association

in 2013. In her spare time, Anne organized a horse club for the local children and was part of the horse committee of the Abernethy Fair where she also served as Secretary‐Treasurer. In April of this year she received a Live Time Achievement Award. George and Anne were accomplished dancers and avid square dancers. They enjoyed social occasions and especially card games with their many friends. She was a highly talented artist, renowned for her drawings of horses. She was also a skilled calligrapher. In later years, she combined many skills to produce a series of children story books. She was interested in political affairs and was active in the Reform movement. Anne is survived by Dianne (Dennis) Fox of Herbert, Dennis (Everlily) Moulding of Navan, ON and Bob (Anne) Moulding of Abernethy, twelve grandchildren and 11 great‐grandchildren, as well as many extended family.

further empower our industry to reach consumers and customers both here at home and around the world to build brand loyalty and generate new marketing opportunities,” said Meijer. With a full commercial kitchen, meat case, classroom, dining facilities and broadcast capabilites, the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence will become a cornerstone in the Canadian beef industry and provide a focal point for domestic and international marketing opportunities and incoming trade missions. According to Meijer, The Centre of Excellence will be “a nexus where the Canadian beef industry can drive innovation, build knowledge and awareness, foster important relationships and ultimately create value for Canadian beef and veal producers.”

The establishment of the Centre will also enable Canada Beef Inc. to further build Canadian beef brand loyalty with key customers in emerging and international markets. The Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence is set to be completed in Calgary by December, 2014. Canada Beef Inc. is the cattle producer‐funded and run organization responsible for domestic and international beef and veal market development It has office in Canada, Mexico, Japan, China and Taiwan. Canada Beef Inc. works to foster loyalty to the Canadian beef brand and build strong relationships with trade customers and partners. These efforts increase demand for Canadian beef and the value producers receive for their cattle.

GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES…

$3,844,800 in funding for the new Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence. “Our Government is proud to support this cutting‐edge facility. This Centre will give our industry a competitive advantage in showcasing Canada’s top‐quality meats and will allow our producers to capitalize on new and existing market opportunities,” said Minister Ritz during today’s announcement. This state of the art facility will provide space and resources to help the industry promote new beef products, training and education focused around the technical advantages of Canadian beef and play a valuable role in marketing Canadian beef domestically and internationally. “The Centre of Excellence will

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CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION NEWS

Welcome New Members/Nouveau Membres Double C Ranch Spencer Crowther, Hanover, KS

Jeffrey Gutek Hendon, SK

Van Oostrom Farms Rimbey, AB

Salem Oak Farm Kevin Jeffs, Stirling, ON

High River Colony Farming Co. Edward Hofer, High River, AB

J Bar Stenberg Ranch Jerome & Blondie Stenberg, St. Ignatius, MT

Prospect Charolais Farm Josh Redden, Windsor, NS Maury McLeod Claresholm, AB Burt Cattle Company Dennis & Heath Burt, Belleville, KS Lackluster Charolais Kevin McFadden, Gananogue, ON Emery McGraw Cormier Village, NB Rafter C Cattle, LLC El Campo, TX

Cornelia Van Den Hoek Elmwood, ON Gordon & Kathy Jones Unity, SK Twin Anchor Charolais Brian Weeks, Castor, AB Daybreak Charolais Milton Petre, Woodmore, MB Dand J Charolais Dana Chase, Chipman, NB

J.B. Knowlesville Johannes B Van Der Brug, Knowlesville, NB Just EZ Charolais Everett Laboucan & Garth Rogers, Driftpile, AB Grassy Knoll Charolais Jamy & Doug Harder, Wandering River, AB Jaqaloa Farm & Michael M Jaques Woodstock, ON Levi Austin Willis Beaverlodge, AB Richard or Joann Wright New Auburn, WI Clay Valley Farms Paul Garrett, Battersea, ON Jessica Whitley Creemore, ON

Byron Wilkie Stettler, AB

DM Livestock Darryl & Maria Friesen, Carrot River, SK

Windy Lane Farm Bruce J. Armstrong, Cayuga, ON

Central Alberta Charolais Ron & Joan Prediger, Ponoka, AB

Norton Farms Emily Norton, Picton, ON

Gervin Charolais Allan & Michelle Gervin, Virden, MB

Colette Thurston & Blair Ford Irma, AB

Allen Cardinal Notre‐Dame‐Du‐Bon‐Conseil

Jay Dee Farms Dave & Joyce Crowe, Sarnia, ON

Charles & Maryjo Connell Omemee, ON

Elliott Armstrong Cayuga, ON

Ashley Nelson High River, AB

ASSOCIATION NEWS

MCA Picnic and Pen Show Shawn and Tanya Airey, HTA Charolais, Rivers, along with help from Harry and Joan hosted a very successful picnic and pen show at their farm on June 21st.

The afternoon started with the pen show judged by Cody and Michelle Allison. There were 35 pens with classes consisting of purebred Charolais female with a heifer calf,

purebred Charolais female with bull calf, commercial female with Charolais influenced calf at foot and purebred Charolais yearling heifers. This pen show enables people to

Jeff Cavers and the judges Cody & Michelle Allison, C2 Charolais, LaRiviere, won the purebred Charolais female with heifer calf class

Andre Steppler presents the chair to commercial producer Kris Kristjanson who won one of the commercial cow/calf classes

The judges with Tanya Airey, HTA Charolais, who won the second commercial cow/calf class and sponsor Doug Hunter, Hunter Charolais

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CYPRESS HILLS CHAROLAIS BREEDERS MCA PICNIC AND PEN SHOW…

participate without having to go through the process of halter breaking. It is easy for both purebred and commercial producers to participate. Purebred and commercial producers from across Manitoba brought pens and spectators from Saskatchewan and Alberta were on hand for the relaxed afternoon. Masterfeeds donated $300 prize money for each of the classes and breeders sponsored chairs for the winners. About 70 people enjoyed the barbecue burger and homemade french fry supper along with some great baking from the ladies. It was an excellent, fun event that I hope continues not only in Manitoba but hopefully catches on in other provinces.

President: Darwin Rosso Secretary/Treasurer: Murray Blake

Tanya Airey, of HTA Charolais, won the purebred Charolais female with bull calf class

Shawn & Tanya Airey, HTA Charolais won the yearling heifer class pictured with the judges

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Cedarlea Farms Garner & Lori Deobald Box 294, Hodgeville, SK S0H 2B0 T/F: 677-2589 • g.deobald@sasktel.net Wood River Charolais Murray & Nicole Blake Box 86, McCord, SK S0H 2T0 T: 478-2520 • woodrivercharolais@sasktel.net N3 Stock Farms Lyle & Lynn Wilson Box 37, Admiral, SK S0N 0B0 T: 297-6263 Rosso Charolais Darwin & Kevin Rosso #78, 325 4 Ave. SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 T: 693-2384 • rosso.c@sasktel.net Char-Top Charolais Glen & Lyn Sauder Box 569, Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0 T: 672-3979 Prairie Sky Farms Lloyd & Christina Daniels Box 185, Avonlea, SK S0H 0C0 T: 868-4429

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Barkers Awarded Canadian Charolais Association Honour Roll OCA with input from Don Burgomaster and Charlie and Linda’s family

The Barker Brothers, well known Charolais breeders, of Arrow Acres, in Hagersville, Ontario, were full of enthusiasm and commitment. In the late 1970s, came family members – Charlie and Linda Barker and family – known as Bar‐Lin Acres, just as committed if not more so in the years to come to the “Great White Breed”. The entire family always generously gave of their time to the breed and associations. Daughter Connie became Charolais Queen and travelled Ontario in 1980‐81, promoting the breed, with the ongoing support of the entire family. Charlie would assist as marshal at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and other shows, with his children successfully showing their cattle in these and other 4H events. Linda became Ontario Charolette President and later served as the National President. She became well known for her promotional and sales abilities with Charolais hats, aprons, cookbooks, trinkets, etc. Jeff and Brad would too become very active in the Ontario and National Jr. Associations and had many successes in the show ring and as Jr. Association board members. Bar‐Lin exhibited at many fairs including having Bar‐Lin Dynatron as Grand Champion at the RAWF in 1986. Dynatron found his final home at a herd in Saskatchewan. Charlie served on many OCA committees and was a longtime OCA Director and Past President. Linda too served as an OCA Director. Additionally, Linda was very involved with the local Haldimand Cattlemen’s Association and then as a Director on the Ontario Cattlemen’s board. She then went on and became

their President – the first ever woman in that position. Over the years she also was an active committee member of the Ontario Stock Yards Board and served time with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association as a Beef Information Centre committee member. Bar‐Lin Acres was a proud member of the Lake Erie Sales group and successfully sold their cattle across Canada. Who can forget the many picnics and junior shows hosted by Bar‐Lin for Zone 6 – they always went the extra mile to ensure a fun and rewarding experience for all junior participants and guests. Linda was a Charolais Banner magazine representative. She also was the show announcer at the Norfolk County Fair for all of the cattle breeds (beef and dairy) for 17 years, with a knack for promoting all breeds and educating the public. Charlie and Linda were always involved on committees and as sponsors when both the OCA and CCA annual meetings were somewhat larger events than recent years. As a couple, they were a real pleasant and happy team. They

L-R: Brent Saunders, CCA President; Charlie and Linda Barker and presenter Keith Black at the CCA AGM in Renfrew, Ontario

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always had the coffee on and welcome mat out for you at the farm. In the 1970s and 80s the association was more like a large family, and Linda was a great P.R. person for the breed. She did her best to keep all informed of current events of the group – in both happy and dark times. There is always a need for people like Charlie and Linda in any group. They enjoyed their own successes and would be the first to congratulate others on theirs. The proof of their true commitment and respect for the breed, the association and its members is that after a lifetime in Charolais, they have kept an Associate membership in the breed. Charlie and Linda entered into semi‐retirement and sold their farm in 2012 and now live in Port Dover. They do however, remain involved with their children and grandchildren in the agricultural sector – they still actively attend shows and 4‐H events, providing support and sponsorship to classes and 4H awards. True advocates and supporters – they will always have a lifelong commitment to the Charolais breed.

Thank you to all our bull buyers this spring, including... Also thank you to all our female buyers last fall: • Prairie Cove Charolais • Good Anchor Charolais (3) • Rosso Charolais • Swistun Charolais • Prairie Gold Charolais

High Selling Bull to Alton Century Farm

Good package of bred cows and bred heifers available 2nd High Selling bull to Rosso Charolais. privately this fall. Congratulations to Darwin on being elected to the CCA Board.

Stop by to see the bulls that will be selling in the BRANDING THE BEST BULL SALE next April

Sylvan & Karen Martens Box 85, Glenbush, SK S0M 0Z0

306-342-2099

SPARROWS CHITEK 930W

SPARROWS BOLIVAR 121S “Mr Consistency” is this polled, son of Durango. Solid performance sons and great working daughters.

Diamond

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Impressive, polled son of Latoro. His sons are sound with great dispositions.

Thank you to our many bull buyers for our best spring ever! Ivan, Ethel & Orland Walker Box 235, Hudson Bay, SK S0E 0Y0 ph: 306-865-3953 cell: 306-865-6539 email: diamondw@sasktel.net

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Offering: 40 Select Purebred Charolais Lots Heifer calf Show Prospects • Bred Yearlings • Cow/calf pair • Bull Calves Sale Group:

Guest Consignors:

WINDYVIEW FARM T: 705.799.6357 E: info@windyview.ca

JOSH AND ANNE MARIE TAYLOR T: 705.793.2576 E: joshua.r.taylor@hotmail.com

LAND O’LAKES CHAROLAIS T: 613.473.4743 E: landolakescharolais@sympatico.ca

SHARODON FARMS 705-799-1345 E: burgomaster@xplornet.com

AMABEC CHAROLAIS T: 705.924.2936 E: grahut@hotmail.com

SUNNY MEADOWS CHAROLAIS T: 705.887.5142 E: sunnymeadowscharolais@hotmail.com

POTTER CHAROLAIS T: 705.563.2752 E: bplgmf@yahoo.com

ARMSVIEW FARM 613-378-0222 E: donald.armstrong23@yahoo.ca

KIRLENE CATTLE T: 613.475.3532 E: kirbyh@lks.net

MELBAR FARMS 613-967-0075 E: melbarfarms@yahoo.ca

Sale Staff: Kirby Hakkesteegt – Sale Chair Barry Potter – Blockman Helge By – Ringman Bill McConnell – Ringman Dave DeNure – Ringman Brad DeNure – Auctioneer

613-848-6917 705-563-2752 306-536-4261 705-238-0739 705-653-3660 705-653-3660

HICKS CHAROLAIS 519-766-2816 E: bryan@vetclinics.ca ONLINE SALE WITH

WWW.CATTLEINMOTION.COM

View Catalogue, Videos of Cattle and Live Internet Sale at www.cattleinmotion.com Catalogue can be viewed online at www.charolaisbanner.com

Amabec Charolais to Autumn Prestige ~ 3 Bred Heifers, 2 Heifer Calves and 1 Bull Calf ~

GIH 9B

GIH 19A

Ivan & Grace Hutchinson Featuring the Get and Service of CEDARDALE REVIVAL 110Y Sparrows Alcatraz x Sparrows Alliance

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RR 1, 100 Taylor Road Warworth, ON K0K 3K0

705-924-2936 E: grahut@hotmail.com

ns… Endless Poss o i t p O ibil s s e itie 2014 Autumn Prestige Offerings l d s October 18th En 1 Cow/calf Pair • 3 Bred Heifers • 2 Heifer Calves • 1 Bull Calf HPF 10Y & HPF 10B HPF 21A

Powerful Fargo daughter bred LT Ledger CE 96 BW -.4 WW 57 YW 110 M 25.7 TM 54

HPF 26B

Haddock daughter bred LT Ledger with heifer calf at side CE 89 BW 1.7 WW 55 YW 95 M 24.9 TM 52

Kirby & Arlene Hakkesteegt Bryce & Dana Hakkesteegt

Daughter of 2012 Royal Senior Champion Dockage 58 X CE 92 BW .5 WW 35 YW 68 M 18.8 TM 36

kirbyh@lks.net T 613.475.3532 • C 613.848.6917

13 Lawson Settlement Rd, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0

Potter Charolais to Autumn Prestige Six daughters of our senior herdsire, GOLDEN MEADOW WINNER 9W bred to: MERIT ROUNDUP 9508W

CEDARDALE TYRANT 31T

We are pleased to announce KIRLENE DOCKAGE 58X as our new herdsire and introduce our junior herdsire BPL ARAGON 10A (a Winner son) Special thanks to Ken & Christine Burke, Chelmsford, for a major investment in Potter Charolais females this summer

Drop by for a close up look at our sale consignments. Watch for our catalogue online or in the mail.

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BREED IMPROVEMENT

GENOMICS: A Technology to Improve the Accuracy of Genetic Information of cattle Douglas Blair

The foundation of Genetic improvement in any breed of cattle is the traits of economic value that are measured. In dairy cattle these are production, conformation, and heath traits. In beef cattle they are growth, carcass, and calving ease. All of the individual traits in the above categories have heritability and accuracies that are calculated to inform us on how reliable the information is when making breeding selection decisions. The more reliable the data is, the more likely that future progeny will express the expected characteristics of the trait. In beef cattle this is expressed as the Expected Progeny Difference or commonly known as EPDs. GENOMICS has the potential to significantly improve the accuracy of the EPDs. DNA, primarily from hair samples, identifies variants called SNPs (single‐nucleode polymorphisms) along the genome sequence in chromosomes. There have been over 2 million identified. Fifty thousand (50K) of these are used to establish a correlation between phenotypic data by trait. The SNPs from each animal are compared to the “Training Population’s” SNP characteristics. The training population is usually proven sires with high accuracy proofs but 4 young animals with EPDs is equivalent to 1 proven sire. Large numbers i.e. between 2000 and 4000 proven sires or proven sire equivalents are needed in the training population for successful implementation of Genomics. In the case of Charolais, co‐operation is needed between CCA and AICA in building the training population in order to achieve the needed numbers. Table 1 is courtesy of The American Angus Association and Zoetis. It shows the genetic correlation and 60

Progeny equivalents for a multitude of traits. Table 1 shows the different, but very positive correlations with the various traits. It also shows the Progeny Equivalent for each trait. How to use the table: For example if you had a young Angus sire with a traditional EPD for the various traits but with no progeny then genomic test him to have a gnomically enhanced EPD the

accuracy is enhanced equivalent to: Calving Ease Direct – 22 progeny Weaning Weight – 19 progeny, etc. The result provides more confidence in the use of young sires and selection of females to be bull dams. It is particularly used to sort out full brothers for key traits. An Angus example is Full brother A is ranked in the 9th percentile for Calving Ease Direct in the breed and continued on page 62

Table 1: Genetic correlation between 50K prediction results and phenotypic AAA data by trait (December 2013)

Calibration 338,989 animals

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Full brother B is ranked in the 41st percentile. Without genomics, they would have ranked the same. The Canadian Charolais Association is currently working with Iowa State University and AICA to establish correlations and the possibilities for use of Genomics in the Charolais breed in Canada. Who benefits from the use of Genomics? 1. The increased accuracy of the EPDs helps everyone and the breed to make more rapid genetic improvement 2. The increased accuracy, especially of young animals, gives buyers more confidence in what they are buying and usually the high ranked ones are more valuable 3. Breeders who have not had the opportunity to show their cattle will attract attention when they have high‐ranking genomic bulls or 62

heifers. The experiences in the Holstein breed show us that many top‐ranking animals were in well known, good breeder’s herds as one would expect but there were many found in unknown herds. Some of the best known and valuable Holsteins today were from this later group. The foundation of all Genomics is the genotype. The Canadian Charolais Association offers this service and it is a requirement in many cases. My recommendation is to genotype as many animals of breeding caliber as possible as this will enhance the correlations and continually improve accuracy of EPDs. Genomics has been embraced in the Holstein and Jersey breeds in North America and worldwide. Between 2009 and 2013 there has been 538533 Holsteins and 70000 Charolais Banner • August 2014

Jersey’s Genomic tested. All bulls entering AI service have been tested using the 50000 thousand(50K) chip and primarily young females have bee tested with the 50K or 6/8K chip. The gold standard for AI sire use has been the progeny tested sire ( first proof approximately 100 daus.) for the past 40 years. The reliability increase of data on young sires has resulted in millions of units of young sire semen replacing proven sire semen in dairy herds. Two of the 6 major dairy AI businesses in the US reported more young sire semen sold in 2013 than proven sire semen. This would have been unheard of 5 years ago. Most of the highest prices received for breeding stock sales in Holsteins have been for high genomic heifers. For example, at Rockymountain Holsteins, Cochrane, AB, a 9 month old high Genomic heifer sold for $265,000, the highest selling Holstein in Canada in 2013.

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Newsletter

ALBERTA DESIGNATED SHOW OLDS FALL CLASSIC • Oct 3rd to 5th, 2014, Olds Oct. 4th 2:00 p.m. Charolais Show Contact Olds Ag Society at 403-556-3770 for entry information

FARMFAIR INTERNATIONAL – EDMONTON 2013 Heifer Calf Futurity Winner: CML Lexi 307A, McLeod Livestock

Nov. 6th 6:00 p.m.

2014 Heifer Calf Futurity 2013 Yearling Heifer Futurity 2014 Prospect Steer Futurity 2014 Percentage Heifer Calf Futurity

$1,000 prize money $2,000 prize money $1,000 prize money $1,000 prize money

Nov. 7th 2:00 p.m. Farmfair Charolais Show For information contact: Tyler Bullick 403-501-0660 2013 Yearling Heifer Futurity Winner: WDZ WIA Brooklyn 222, McLeod Livestock

ALBERTA SELECT CHAROLAIS SHOW & SALE Dec. 11th & 12th, 2014 • Red Deer (AB) Westerner Grounds Dec. 11th 4:00 p.m. ACA AGM followed by Supper 7:00 p.m. ACA Single Bull Show judged by all CCA members in attendance. Dec. 12th 11:00 a.m. ACA Pen of 3 Bull Show 1:00 p.m. ACA “Pick of the Barn” Raffle Draw

ACA Single Bull Champion: HRJ Widow Maker 12A, Johnson Charolais

Presentations of over $10,000 in bull sale credits to commercial producers from across Canada! There will be over 10 chances to win! Entry Deadline for the Single and Pen Bull Show is November 15th, 2014. For entry information contact Rod McLeod at 403-540-7986 or rodmcl@telus.net 1:30 p.m. Alberta Select Sale

ACA Pen of 3 Bulls Champion: Vikse Family Farm c/o Tracee Vikse RR #1 Donalda, AB T0B 1H0 403-883-2461

For sale entries contact: BY LIVESTOCK 124 Shannon Rd, Regina, SK S4S 5B1 • 306-584-7937 Helge 306-536-4261 • Candace 306-536-3374 • charolaisbanner@gmail.com

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MANAGEMENT

What You Need to Know About Social Media Etiquette Margaret Page

Like children with a shiny new toy, adults introduced to social media jumped in and started playing: posting personal photos to Facebook, accepting requests for “friendship” from long‐lost high school pals, and checking into everywhere from the coffee shop to their favorite local eatery. What fun! Suddenly we were getting an inside look into the lives of people we hadn’t connected with in years! But unlike a new toy, social media didn’t come with any real instructions. We unwrapped it, signed up and off we went, sharing our world with… the world. As more and more people glommed onto this new way of communicating, the seeds of chaos were planted. Rules of Engagement Without guidelines on how to use social media, disaster is just a tweet away. Many people – and companies – have found this out the hard way. Embarrassing gaffs, impulsive rants, and misguided comments have ensued. What you post on social media sites is out there forever. The Internet never forgets; a “selfie” posted after a night on the town or a tweet about a colleague can cause more damage than you think. It’s dangerous to assume privacy settings protect you. Even if you’ve locked down your Facebook page, once it’s posted to the web you can guarantee someone who is not directly connected to you will find it. All it takes is for one of your friends to share it with their friends. And what you say CAN and WILL be held against you! Your future boss, clients, partners, voters and vendors are watching. A good rule of thumb, whether you are engaging on social media for personal or in business is this: “If you wouldn’t say it loudly, in front of your mother (or boss!), you shouldn’t post it online—anywhere!” With so many companies supporting BYOD (bring your own 64

device), it’s more important than ever that a clear social media policy is in place for employees. Your employees are representatives of your brand, and in business, perception is everything. To protect yourself from the embarrassment of a social media faux pas, create a policy that clearly states what you expect from your employees when it comes to social media use. Set clear boundaries, especially for those who are part of your brand building process. Do I Know You? In this world of connectivity, how connected are we really? Has the word “connected” lost its meaning? With our ability to connect to anyone, anytime, anywhere through social media, the term “connected” has been watered down. Think about how many of the generic “I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn” invitations to connect you receive each month. Very few of them are from people you have truly “connected” with outside of social media. It feels a little like “the person with the most fans and followers” wins. But do they, really? Before there was LinkedIn, you wouldn’t dream of asking a new acquaintance to buy something from you just minutes after you met. And, you certainly wouldn’t show up at a networking event in yesterday’s outfit. Just like offline networking, building relationships online, follows the same basic etiquette rules. Here are a few to keep in mind: Be professional. On Twitter, don’t be the egg; post a professional photo of yourself on your profile. This holds true on all social media sites. A business colleague should recognize you from your online picture. Include information about yourself. Your social media profiles are the equivalent of your business card, so be sure you keep it updated as your professional information changes. Charolais Banner • August 2014

Always keep your basic contact information updated and link to your other professional profiles. Introduce yourself. Want people to get a sense for who you are? Post interesting, value‐added content on your social media accounts to showcase your professional expertise. This is especially true with LinkedIn; when you update your status with useful information, you’re building trust among your network – opening doors for introductions to new connections. Be authentic. Just like in real life, no one wants to connect with “that guy.” You know the one: the guy in the sleazy suit who spends his time schmoozing. One of the biggest mistakes people make when connecting on LinkedIn or Facebook is not personalizing the message in the invitation. Swap out the default message with something like “George. I really enjoy your blog at xblog.com. The leadership content you share is so valuable. I’d like to add you to my professional network and get to know more about your business.” This will let the recipient know how you found them and why you want to connect. In turn, they will know that you aren’t connecting for the sake of just adding to their numbers. Listen. Building connections through social media isn’t just about pushing out content on this network or that. If you’re not taking time to listen and engage with influential people (the ones you are hoping to connect with), you’re missing an opportunity. Choose a handful of key people you want to build a business relationship with, read what they are posting, and where there is an opportunity for you to add value— jump in! Whether you are connecting with people in the online world, or at a dinner party, knowing how to continued on page 66

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present yourself in a positive way is the same. Think before you speak translates to “think before you tweet.” About The Author – Margaret Page is a recognized etiquette expert, speaker and coach, who helps people and organizations

be more professional. She is the author of The Power of Polite, Blueprint for Success and Cognito Cards — Wisdom for Dining & Social Etiquette. She is the founder and CEO of Etiquette Page Enterprises, a leading Western Canadian training organization. To learn more about Margaret follow her on

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Twitter and Facebook or sign up for her Etiquette blog or Etiquette Edge Newsletter. To contact Margaret, please visit her website at http://etiquettepage.com, or call 604-880-8002.

Other Opportunities Not Shown Sidebar ads are also availalbe on the Events, Catalogue and Video, Breeders, About Us, International Genetics, Semen and Classified pages. The cost is $75 per week or $250 for a month.

Eblasts Eblasts are available for $125 to our extensive email directory in Canada, the United States and overseas. Target or blanket areas can be selected.

Catalogues Catalogues can be uploaded to our site at a cost of $300 each. Simply email the catalogue in a PDF format when it is complete.

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Editor’s Note: All statements in quotation marks are taken from the evaluation forms of participants.

The Charolais Banner hosted a Breeder’s School focusing on marketing for young breeders across Canada. Participants came from Quebec through to Alberta for this cow‐less event. It opened with a powerful speaker that surprised most of the group. Lyndon Carlson, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Farm Credit Canada, spoke on building your brand, protecting your brand and utilizing your brand. It was a high energy presentation “with good common sense approach to ag related topics.” Lyndon also discussed the topic of Ag More Than Ever and its

importance to the industry. “Very good ice breaker for the Breeder’s School, I learned a lot from Lyndon.” “Very good speaker, nice to get an overview on brands and marketing from a high end executive.” Jolene Noble, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, followed with the fitting topic of Agriculture Advocacy. Many of these producers had not thought about the importance of the issue but the invitation to sign up for the Beef Advocacy Canada Program online courses was compelling. Noble also introduced the group to the many benefits of the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Program. “Good information was provided about the different groups throughout the cattle

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industry.” “Her topic must be on all our minds so it was beneficial for her to speak to us.” Garner Deobald, Hawkeye Land & Livestock Ltd., is no stranger to most people in the Charolais world. His experience in exporting and herd health enabled him to present the importance of health protocols in marketing domestically and internationally. “It is a very important topic for everyone to remember.” “The presentation was informative and interesting.” “I found the cattle export photos and discussion very interesting.” Howard Rambur, Rambur Charolais, concluded the speakers on the first day. Rambur Charolais has a lot of diversity. Their 36th Annual

Bull Sale was this year, they have marketed their own branded meat, buy, feed and market cull bulls and assist their customers in selling their calves. Howard’s diverse knowledge made his presentation not only interesting, but also informative. He was willing to answer all questions asked and many took advantage of his attendance at the social to ask for more details and specifics. “It was very interesting to hear different stories from Howard and how he has had such success with keeping repeat buyers.” “Very interesting operation, I could listen to his stories for hours.” “I think we could have listened to Howard for much longer.” Mel Reekie, Office Manager for the Canadian Charolais Association, gave a presentation about the most common asked questions or problems breeders have when doing their paperwork. There were many questions, and although Mel thought one hour was ample time, the discussion had to be cut short and continued at different periods during the day and evening. “Mel was a very down to earth kind of person. I would say the CCA is in very capable hands.” “It was good to hear what was going on at the office and within the CCA.” “It was worthwhile to get to know someone in the office on a more personal level. Glad she attended the whole school so we had many opportunities to discuss various topics.” “Very important speaker, it would have been a perfect opportunity to discuss association business.” Doug Blair, Canadian Charolais Association Genomics Consultant, gave a crash course in genomics and the opportunities it provides. Most of the evaluation forms following this presentation felt he barely scratched the surface and would like to learn more. It was a topic many had not paid much attention to previously, but this left them looking for more. “I don’t think Doug had enough time to present as

much as he needed.” “I found the conversation with him quite enlightening.” “Really informative and interesting. I wish he had attended a social after he spoke.” The Herd Trax program was presented by Dr. Ken Wright. This program was designed for commercial producers to follow their cattle through the entire food chain. It is now being adapted for the purebred producers to collect information on the commercial herdsires they sell and thus improve the quality and marketability of their herd. Ken’s experience is with the commercial end of the program only and this left a bit of a gap in information that would have been useful to the purebred breeder. “Programs like this are very interesting and in the future will be very useful tools. Good things to learn about now.” “This type of system is something I feel is critical to the industry of raising beef and must be addressed willingly by seedstock producers as we lead the way.” The entire afternoon was dedicated to social media with a presentation by Christine Wood, of Brown Communications Group. Christine gave a presentation on the importance of social media and why it is gaining ground in the marketing world. Those that felt social media wasn’t that important in the cattle business, soon saw the many advantages it provides and were ready to learn the skills presented. The team of four got everyone working on Twitter, LinkedIn, facebook, instagram and youtube. The phones were working hard and the assistants were helping people throughout the afternoon. The breeders got into it and helped each other, worked in groups and made business associates along the way. Everyone’s phone got a workout and at one point, you could actually smell hot plastic in the lecture theatre. The information provided

“This was just an awesome event.”

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was more than most people could digest in one afternoon, but the reference manual handout at the end of the class will be used, I am sure. Judging by the amount of tweets, instagrams and facebook additions that shine a fine light on Charolais, I would say the social media, branding and advocacy classes made an impression on the attendees. “Good to learn about these tools that are becoming more and more valuable.” “It was very informative and good to have a whole group of people all jump on board with it at the same time. It will definitely keep people in touch with what is going on in the Charolais industry.” “I was really impressed with her presentation and her ability to have us walk out of the class being fully functional on most all of the social media venues. This was the most useful presentation for me. It forced me to realize the power of social media. Took me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to increase my marketing ability and network with people around the world.” Sean McGrath presented an evening session on understanding EPD and how your reporting impacts the outcome. Although EPD are not new to the industry, there were several new breeders and next generation participants in the crowd. This presentation showed them the importance of recording your data correctly in order to give the most accurate EPD. The examples used gave everyone solid understanding of how it works. “Enjoyed his presentation very much. I would have enjoyed more from Sean and his fountain of knowledge.” “It was good to know how EPD were calculated and how to get the most accurate EPD possible.” “Having Sean at the social was very beneficial as much discussion followed the session.” The final day started with Helge By doing a presentation on service calls and their importance. “He covered an important topic and I thought it was very beneficial.” “I liked having an expert speak at the school that we know we can easily access at a later time.” A marketing panel of Ken Lewis,

Lewis Farms; Robert Hamilton, Hamilton Farms and Scott Anderson, Mountain View Farms followed and filled the morning. Each member gave an overview of their operation and answered questions from the participants. Their candid, open, sharing of knowledge was helpful and gave the group a lot of information to further their own operations. “What these guys know you just can’t learn from a book.” “Good to learn from people with so much experience and success.” “I really appreciated the honesty and experience in all aspects of our bull selling industry.” “The breeders were all entertaining and interesting and the Question and Answer format for them was enjoyable and educational.” Grant Alexander, Horseshoe Creek Farms, was the closing speaker. His operation’s challenges over the years offered inspiration to everyone. He joined the panel following his presentation and the question period continued until everyone was quite satisfied. “Grant likes to tell stories and I could have listened to him all day.” “Very inspirational and interesting story and a great example of perseverance.” “The marketing panel was a very beneficial part of the school. I wish it would have been before a social so we could have more conversation and discussion.” The evening socials were beneficial in assisting new breeders to connect with people who were raised in the business. The group had many discussions that carried into the night. One participant expressed to Helge at the end of the conference, “Now you will see me out at some events because I know some people I can talk to.” The importance of connecting with people and making them feel welcome in the breed should never be underestimated. The event was deemed a success, and although there was great pressure from the marketing panel to hold another school open to members of all breeds, we considered this an investment in the Charolais breed. “This was just an awesome event.” Charolais Banner • August 2014

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How Much Feed and Water Are Used to Make a Pound of Beef? beefresearch.ca

We recently received an email asking: “I’ve read that it takes 16 lb. of plant material and 5000 gallons of water to make a pound of beef. How far from the truth is this?” So we calculated just how much feed and water beef cattle do use before they’re harvested. Feed In terms of plant material, because water content is higher in some feeds than in others, feed use is measured on a dry matter basis. Feed conversion (pounds of feed consumed per pound of live animal gain) varies with the type of feed an animal is fed, how it is processed, etc. Current feed to gain ratios in a feedlot animal are about 6 lb. of feed per 1 lb. of live weight gain. For example, if an animal enters the feedlot at 500 lb. and finishes at 1400 lb. live weight (which will produce an 868 lb. carcass with 512 lb. of edible beef), that animal needs to gain 900 lb. At a 6:1 conversion, that’s 5400 lb. of total feed used. 5400 lb. feed ÷ 512 lb. beef = 10.6 lb. feed per pound of edible beef In western Canada, much of the feed used for feedlot cattle is either barley that didn’t make the grade for brewing, or sometimes wheat that didn’t make the grade for bread milling, or grain that spoiled in storage. For instance, you hear a lot about the rail shipping backlog leaving lots of grain on the farm. 72

Given last year’s bumper crop, a lot of that grain was stored on the ground and spoiled. Spoiled grain is no longer good for beer or bread, but it’s fine for cattle. Feeding it to cattle means that grain doesn’t go to waste. Back in the 1950s, feed conversion ratios were nearly 11:1, meaning that it took nearly twice as much feed to produce a pound of beef. Genetic selection and innovations continue to improve feed conversion in cattle.

Water Based on average daily consumption numbers available here, a beef animal that reaches slaughter weight at 21 months would probably drink about 18,600 liters (4,091 gallons) of water. That animal produces around 512 lb. of edible beef. 4,091 gallons ÷ 512 lb. beef = 8 gallons of water per pound of edible beef. Many cattle go to slaughter at earlier ages, in which case that water use number would be lower. Cows use water, but they don’t use it up. Water cycles. Only a very small Charolais Banner • August 2014

fraction of the water consumed is retained in the body. Most of the water that cattle drink continues to cycle in the environment. Note that water used during processing was not included, nor water used for irrigation to grow feed (some parts of the country use irrigation, some don’t), because accurate data is currently unavailable. However, we do know that both irrigation systems and packing plants have become much more efficient in water use. Progress It is safe to say that as an industry, we’re doing a lot better at using water than we used to. Back in the 1950s, cattle were closer to 3 years of age at slaughter, would have drank closer to 50,000 liters (11,000 gallons), and produced a much smaller carcass (250 lb. edible beef). It would have taken 44 gallons per pound of edible beef, instead of the 8 gallons per pound today. (That’s still a far cry from 5,000 gallons per pound!) Canada’s beef industry produces more beef now, using a lot less water and feed than we used to. That’s good for farm economics, and helps keep beef affordable for consumers. At the same time, improvements in feed efficiency also mean that we’re producing less greenhouse gas and manure per pound of beef. That’s good for the environment.

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When Australia declined the World Congress tour, there were disappointed breeders around the world. We were asked if we would organize a tour; here it is:

JUNE 2015 – 14 DAYS The tour includes: Three nights in Sydney including the attractions of Sydney Opera House and Botanical Gardens • Hunter Wine Valley • Numerous Charolais herd visits • A Stockyard Sale at Queensland’s biggest station • Camp Draft Horse Competition demonstration • Australian Zoo • Gold Coast • Brisbane

Five nights in Cairns • Great Barrier Reef – snorkel or enjoy the Reef for non-swimmers • Wetherby Station – authentic outback cattle station experience, cattle demo with Droughtmaster bullocks and stock horses, traditional Australian lunch • Port Douglas – Four Mile Beach, a natural harbour, village shops, galleries, historic buildings • Skyrail Rainforest – an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest • Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park • Kuranda Scenic Railway and explore the “Village in the Rainforest” • Cairns Night Market – the market comes alive at night with over seventy retail outlets, a myriad of food options in an open air setting • Accommodations, bus and transfer fees, most meals

Tour does not include: • Flight in to Sydney • Flight from Brisbane to Cairns • Return flight from Cairns • Meals on a few free days (All flights can be booked by guides upon request. Choosing to leave them out gives you the opportunity to stay longer or arrive earlier.)

Approximate Cost: • $4200 per person based on double occupancy • $5600 per person based on single occupancy

All rates and final itinerary are subject to change, as this trip is contingent on a minimum number of participants. If you plan to attend, please notify us by August 31st to save your seats. Pricing will be finalized when enough interest has been established.

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IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES IN OUR INDUSTRY

Calendar of Events August 23 Alberta Charolais Tour, 1:00 p.m. Gerrard Cattle Co.; 4:00 p.m. Prairie Cove Charolais; 5:00 p.m. Doug Blair Genomics talk; 6:00 p.m. steak and corn on the cob supper September 7 Renfrew Fair Charolais Show, 12:30 p.m., Renfrew (ON) Fair Grounds (A BOSS Show) September 19 Lindsay Exhibition Charolais Show, 5:30 p.m., Lindsay (ON) Exhibition Grounds (A BOSS Show) September 26 – 28 Young Ranchman’s All Breeds Livestock Show 2014, Swift Current (SK) Ag Grounds September 27 Uppin the Ante Sale, 2:00 p.m., Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON October 11 Expo Boeuf Show, Victoriaville, QC (A BOSS Show)

November 4 – 9 Farmfair International, Northlands Park, Edmonton, AB (A BOSS Show)

December 9 No Borders Select Sale, 1:00 p.m, Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB

November 6 Canadian National Sale, 6:00 p.m., Manitoba Livestock Expo, Brandon, MB

December 11 Alberta Charolais Association AGM, 4:00 p.m., Red Deer (AB) Westerner

November 7 Canadian National Charolais Show, Manitoba Livestock Expo, 1:00 p.m., Brandon, MB (A BOSS Show)

December 11 & 12 Alberta Charolais Select Show & Sale, Red Deer (AB) Westerner

November 7 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, 1:00 p.m., Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON (A BOSS Show)

December 15 Sandan Charolais Winter Calving Dispersal, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Erskine, AB

November 15 Bar Punch Ranch “The Final Roundup” Dispersal Sale, 1:00 p.m., Olds Cow Palace, Olds, AB

December 17 Wood River Charolais/Blake’s Red Angus Fantastic Female Sale II, 1:00 p.m., Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK

November 27 Canadian Western Agribition Charolais Sale, 3:30 p.m., Auditorium, Evraz Place, Regina, SK

October 18 Autumn Prestige Sale, 6:30 p.m., Hoard’s Station, Campbellford, ON

November 28 Canadian Western Agribition Charolais Show, 2:30 p.m., Stadium, Evraz Place, Regina, SK (A BOSS Show)

October 28 – 30 Prairie Cove Excellence Online Sale, on Cattle In Motion

December 5 Sterling Collection Sale, 1:30 p.m., Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales

December 17 White Cap Charolais/Howe Red Angus Female Sale, 5:00 p.m., Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK December 18 Char‐Maine Ranching 10th Annual Charolais Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange, Fort McLeod, AB

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Pictures – $10 • Photos taken by fieldmen – $25 Overruns are $1 each • Catalogue prices available on request 4 ad contracts offer a 15% discount (card ad exempt) Position pages will be given to yearly contracts Sale Budget includes Banner fieldman to attend the sale, take pictures, work the ring and report the sale. Female sale budget is $400 sale attendance fee plus 2 colour pages in Charolais Banner or equivalent in Charolais Connection. Bull sale budget is $400 sale attendance fee plus 1 colour page in Charolais Connection.

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Advertisers Index Alberta Charolais Association ......................63 Amabec Charolais ....................................58,77 Anchor J Charolais ........................................75 Armsview Farm..............................................58 Arntzen, Dean ...............................................74 B Bar D Charolais ..........................................77 Baker Charolais ..............................47,48,49,77 Bar H Charolais..............................................78 Bar Punch Ranch ......................................39,75 Bar 7 Easy Charolais .....................................75 Beau Char Charolais......................................75 Beck Farms.....................................................78 Be-Rich Farms ................................................75 Blackbern Charolais ............................48,49,77 Bo-Jan Enterprises.........................................78 Bova-Tech Ltd. ...............................................74 Bow Valley Genetics Ltd. ..............................74 Bricney Stock Farms ......................................78 Bridor Charolais...................................48,49,77 Brimner Cattle Company ..............................78 Buffalo Lake Charolais .................................75 By Livestock ....................................39,55,66,80 Canadian Charolais Association..............20-23 Carey, Brent ..............................................47,74 Cattle in Motion.......................................48,49 Cedardale Charolais ......................................77 Cedarlea Farms (Cypress)..............................55 Charla Moore Farms .....................................78 Char-Maine Ranching ...................................75 Charolais Journal...........................................74 Char-Top Charolais (Cypress) ........................55 Charworth Charolais Farms ..........................75 Chomiak Charolais .......................................75 Circle Cee Charolais Farms............................75 Cornerview Charolais...............................48,49 Cougar Hill Ranch .........................................78 Creek's Edge Land & Cattle Co. ...................78 C2 Charolais..............................................45,76 Davis-Rairdan ................................................74 Diamond W Charolais..............................57,78 Dorran, Ryan .................................................74 Double L Ranch .............................................75 Double P Stock Farms ...................................76 Dubuc Charolais ............................................78 Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle ...............77 Eaton Charolais .............................................79 Echo Spring Charolais ..............................48,49 Elder Charolais Farms ..............................34,78 Ericson Livestock Services .............................74 Farmfair International ..................................62 Ferme Palerme ..............................................78 Fischer Charolais............................................75 Fleury, Michael ..............................................74 Foat Valley Stock Farm .................................75 Footprint Farms ............................................75 Forsyth Bros. Charolais ................................76 4-G Charolais Ranch......................................78 Future Farms .................................................75

Gerrard Cattle Co..........................................75 Gilliland Bros. Charolais................................78 Gold Bar Livestock ...................................48,49 Good Anchor Charolais ................................75 GRP Ltd. .........................................................74 H.S. Knill Company Ltd. ................................74 Happy Haven Charolais ................................76 Hard Rock Land & Cattle Co.........................76 Harvie Ranching ...........................................75 HEJ Charolais ................................................75 Hicks Charolais ...................................58,77,IBC High Bluff Stock Farm..............................16,76 Holk Charolais ...............................................75 Horseshoe E Charolais .............................25,78 Howe Family Farm ........................................31 HTA Charolais Farm ..................................5,76 Hunter Charolais .......................................9,76 JMB Charolais ...............................................77 Johnson Charolais .........................................24 Johnstone Auction ........................................74 Jordan River Charolais ..................................79 Kaiser Charolais Farm ...................................75 Kanewischer, Jerry ........................................74 Kay-R Land & Cattle Ltd. ...................13,18,75 KCH Charolais................................................76 Kirlene Cattle ......................................58,59,77 La Ferme Patry de Weedon ..........................78 Land O' Lakes Charolais...........................58,77 Langstaff Charolais .............................48,49,77 Laurel Creek Ranch .......................................79 Leemar Charolais ..........................................75 LEJ Charolais.............................................41,77 Lindskov-Thiel Charolais Ranch....................79 Louber Farm ..................................................11 M & L Cattle Co.............................................77 Mack's Charolais............................................77 Maple Leaf Charolais ...............................29,75 Martens Cattle Co. ...................................57,79 Martens Charolais .........................................77 McAvoy Charolais Farm ................................79 McKay Charolais............................................77 McKeary Charolais ........................................75 McLeod Livestock ...........................17,18,19,74 McTavish Charolais........................................79 Medonte Charolais..............................48,49,77 Melbar Farms ................................................58 Miller Land & Livestock ................................77 Moyer Cattle Co. ......................................48,49 Murphy Livestock ..........................................76 Mutrie Farms .................................................79 Myhre Land and Cattle.................................77 Nahachewsky Charolais ................................79 Norheim Ranching ........................................74 N3 Stock Farms (Cypress) ..............................55 Oattes Cattle .................................................33 P & H Ranching Co...................................51,76 Packer Charolais ............................................78 Palmer Charolais ...........................................79

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Parklane Charolais ........................................76 Patton Charolais............................................78 Phillips Farms.................................................79 Pine Bluff Charolais ......................................43 Pleasant Dawn Charolais .........................15,77 Poley, Chris ....................................................74 Potter Charolais ..................................58,59,78 Prairie Cove Consulting ..........................6,7,74 Prairie Gold Charolais ...................................79 Prairie Sky Farms (Cypress) ...........................55 Prairie View Charolais...................................77 Pro-Char Charolais ...................................24,76 Qualman Charolais ......................................79 Rawes Ranches ..............................................76 Rebuild with Steel.........................................74 Reykdal Farms Charolais...............................77 Rollin' Acres Charolais ...................27,48,49,78 Rosso Charolais (Cypress)..............................55 RRTS Charolais...............................................76 Saddleridge Charolais ...................................76 Sandan Charolais Farms...........................26,76 Saunders Charolais..............................48,49,78 Scarth Cattle Co. ...........................................77 Serhienko/Voegeli Cattle Co. .......................79 Sharodon Farms .......................................58,78 Silver Spur Ranches .......................................17 Skeels, Danny ................................................74 Sliding Hills Charolais ...................................79 A. Sparrow Farms.........................................IFC Sproule Charolais ..........................................76 Spruceview Charolais ....................................76 Stephen Charolais Farm...........................41,79 Steppler Farms Ltd. ...................................3,77 Stock, Mark ...................................................74 Stockmen's Insurance....................................74 Sunny Meadow Charolais.............................58 Sunrise Charolais .................................48,49,78 T Bar C Cattle Co......................................26,68 Taylor, Josh and Anne Marie........................58 Temple Farms ................................................79 Thistle Ridge Ranch ......................................76 Transcon Livestock Corp. ..............................74 Tri-N Charolais ..........................................45,77 Turnbull Charolais ....................................37,76 Western Litho................................................75 Whiskey Hollow Cattle Company ......48,49,78 White Cap Charolais ................................31,79 White Heather Charolais ..............................76 Wilgenbusch Charolais .........................79,OBC Wilkie Ranch .................................................76 Windyview Farm ...........................................58 Winters Charolais ..........................................78 Wood River Charolais (Cypress) ..............43,55 Wrangler Charolais ..................................24,76

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