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All of us at the Charolais Banner wish you a season of peace, joy and love.
May 2026 be filled with blessings of good health and happiness.
As we approach the end of our first year at the helm, I would be lying if I said it has all been smooth sailing. Two postal strikes in one year certainly didn’t help, especially when we rely on the mail system to deliver news and information to our members and subscribers. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience as we worked through those challenges.
A number of notable developments have taken place since our last update. The United States is once again discussing opening its borders to Mexican beef. Here at home, our government briefly approved—then backed away from—plans to allow cloned meat on store shelves. We also witnessed the closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Nebraska. What does all of this mean for the future of our industry? A very good question. When I have it all figured out, you’ll be the first to know.
Purebred female sales have been
strong across the board, not only on the seedstock side. If you haven’t had a chance to make a purchase yet, there are still some excellent opportunities available before yearend. Supporting your friends in the industry while picking up a Christmas present for your partner isn’t a bad way to cover all the bases.
The commercial bred market has also taken off across Canada. The optimism among cattle producers is truly inspiring. We have even seen commercial bred heifers reach the $10,000 mark. Over the next 25 years, global meat demand is expected to rise by 70%. With this in mind, I believe we have exciting times ahead for the cattle industry in the coming year. And don’t forget—give or take, approximately 50% of Canadian beef is exported. Our leaders need to remember this when negotiating with international trading partners. Earlier this year, the Canadian cow herd reached its smallest size since 1989.
Candice and I enjoyed a quick trip to Ontario, where we took part in two
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female sales. We had the chance to see some outstanding cattle and meet even more wonderful people.
The fall shows we attended were exceptionally well represented, and the quality of cattle on display impressed everyone. At Canadian Western Agribition, the Charolais breed stood out with 10 bulls and 3 females in the CN Beef Supreme. Two calf pairs and two bulls advanced into the top 10. A huge congratulations to the Phillips and Friesen families on winning Supreme Champion Bull with KAY-R Tremor 7015L. Congratulations as well to all the exhibitors from coast to coast for a job well done. I would also like to tip my hat to the McCord family for winning Supreme Champion Bull at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto.
On behalf of Candice, myself, and our family, we would like to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and all the best this holiday season.
Robbie
Thank You
TO OUR FALL FEATURE BUYERS
XEB 33M
XEB 15M
Sold to Footprint Farms. Sold to Sunrise Charolais. High selling bred heifer.
Sold to White Meadow Charolais.
Sold to Footprint Farms. High selling heifer calf.
Erin Briggs 40 15/16 Sideroad West Oro-Medonte, ON 705-345-2970
Doug Briggs 1064 Line 10N Oro-Medonte, ON 705-890-8458
XEB 37N
XEB 21N
Alors que nous approchons de la fin de notre première année à la tête de l'entreprise, je mentirais si je disais que tout s'est déroulé sans accroc. Deux grèves postales en un an n'ont certainement pas facilité les choses, surtout que nous dépendons du service postal pour diffuser les nouvelles et les informations à nos membres et abonnés. Nous vous remercions sincèrement de votre patience face à ces difficultés.
Plusieurs événements importants se sont produits depuis notre dernière communication. Les ÉtatsUnis envisagent à nouveau d'ouvrir leurs frontières au bœuf mexicain. Ici, au pays, notre gouvernement a brièvement approuvé – avant de se rétracter – un projet autorisant la vente de viande clonée. Nous avons aussi assisté à la fermeture de l'usine Tyson Foods au Nebraska. Quelles sont les répercussions pour l'avenir de notre industrie ? Excellente question. Dès que j'aurai une réponse, vous serez les premiers informés.
Les ventes de femelles de race pure
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CANADIAN SIRES & DONORS
Mountain View County, AB
TELL CALVERT
Drayton Valley, AB
BARRITT
Alix, AB
MASON MOORE
Vulcan, AB
Les affaires au ranch
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ont été soutenues, et pas seulement pour la reproduction. Si vous n'avez pas encore eu la chance d'en acheter, il reste d'excellentes opportunités avant la fin de l'année. Soutenir ses amis de l'industrie tout en trouvant un cadeau de Noël pour son/sa partenaire est une excellente façon de faire plaisir à tout le monde.
Le marché du bétail d'élevage commercial a également pris son envol partout au Canada. L'optimisme des éleveurs est vraiment inspirant. On a même vu des génisses d'élevage commercial atteindre les 10 000 $. Au cours des 25 prochaines années, la demande mondiale de viande devrait augmenter de 70 %. Dans cette optique, je crois que l'avenir s'annonce prometteur pour l'industrie bovine l'année prochaine. Et n'oublions pas qu'environ 50% du bœuf canadien est exporté. Nos dirigeants doivent en tenir compte lors des négociations avec nos partenaires commerciaux internationaux. Plus tôt cette année, le cheptel bovin canadien a atteint son plus bas niveau depuis 1989.
Candice et moi avons fait un court séjour en Ontario, où nous avons assisté à deux ventes de femelles.
Nous avons eu la chance d'admirer des bovins exceptionnels et de rencontrer des gens formidables. Les expositions d'automne auxquelles nous avons participé étaient exceptionnellement bien représentées, et la qualité du bétail présenté a impressionné tout le monde. À l'Agribition dans l'ouest canadien, la race charolaise s'est démarquée avec 10 taureaux et 3 femelles ayant remporté le titre de champion suprême de bœuf CN. Deux couples de veaux et deux taureaux se sont hissés parmi les 10 premiers. Félicitations aux familles Phillips et Friesen pour leur victoire au titre de Champion suprême des taureaux avec KAY-R Tremor 7015L. Félicitations également à tous les exposants d'un bout à l'autre du pays pour leur excellent travail. Je tiens aussi à féliciter la famille McCord pour sa victoire au titre de Champion suprême des taureaux à la foire Royal d'hiver de Toronto.
Au nom de Candice, en mon propre nom et au nom de toute notre famille, nous vous souhaitons à tous un joyeux Noël et d'excellentes fêtes de fin d'année.
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It is important that we are conscious as livestock breeders of strengths and weaknesses of our own cattle and within the breed(s) we work with. Whether these attributes are real or perceived, to maintain and gain market share they need to be addressed head on in our breeding programs. Genetic improvement is about continual improvement. With that in mind, the CCA is implementing several new data collection points for those breeders that may be interested in collecting and using the information. These data points are not mandatory but are available for use by any programs that are interested in the traits. Just like fertility and performance traits, it is important if you choose to participate in data collection that efforts are made to collect and report data on as many cattle as possible in the herd.
CALVING
Calf Vigour – new at calving members can collect calf vigour scores. This reflects how aggressively calves get up and suck post calving. 0(blank) – unobserved
1 – extremely aggressive standing and sucking behaviour
2 – Somewhat aggressive standing and sucking behaviour (normal)
3 – clearly not aggressive, delayed standing and sucking behaviour
4 – required assistance to nurse
5 – was hand fed (tube, bottle, etc.)
Mothering Ability – Mothering ability is also collected at calving and reflects how aggressively a cow responds to her calf post-calving. 0(blank) – unobserved behaviour
1 – strong interest in calf
2 – normal interest in calf
3 – limited interest in calf
4 – no interest in calf (required intervention)
New Traits
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Teat and Udder Score – teat and udder scores should be collected within 24to48 hours post calving and reflect the udder structure of the female. Scores should be recorded on the weakest quarter. In cooperation with AICA, CCA already has access to a genetic evaluation for teat and udder score, so the data can be contributed directly to those EPD.
UDDER SCORING
The udder score is thus a 2-digit code, with the first digit representing the teat size and the second digit representing the udder suspension. Udders should be scored within 24 hours of calving (at the same time birth weights are taken). Although the scoring system is subjective, it does serve to objectively describe differences in udder quality and thus can be useful in genetic evaluation. Any combination of scores is possible. Udders should be scored on the weakest quarter.
Scoring is relatively simple. Just remember the scale is from 0 to 9, with 5 being in the middle. This scoring system was derived from the Holstein scoring system. (See Figure 1.)
WEANING
Docility – docility is scored on how calves react to human pressure at weaning time. Calves can be scored through the chute or in a small pen. Docility is highly related to animal performance, fertility and safety. Scores are shown below.
1 – Docile. Mild disposition. Gentle and easily handled. Stands and moves slowly during processing. Undisturbed, settled, somewhat dull. It does not pull-on headgate when in chute. Exits chute calmly. 2 – Restless. Quieter than average, but maybe stubborn during processing. May try to back out of chute or pull back on headgate. ..continued on page 12
Some flicking of tail. Exits chute promptly.
3 – Nervous. Typical temperament is manageable but nervous and impatient. A moderate amount of struggling, movement and tail flicking. Repeated pushing and pulling on headgate. Exits chute briskly.
4 – Flighty (Wild). Jumpy and out of control, quivers and struggles violently. May bellow and froth at the mouth. Continuous tail flicking. Defecates and urinates during processing. Frantically runs fence line and may jump when penned individually. Exhibits long flight distance and exits chute wildly.
5 – Aggressive. May be similar to Score 4, but with added aggressive behavior, fearfulness, extreme agitation, and continuous movement which may include jumping and bellowing while in chute. Exits chute frantically and may exhibit attack behavior when handled alone.
6 – Very Aggressive. Extremely aggressive temperament. Thrashes about or attacks wildly when confined in small, tight places. Pronounced attack behavior.
BODY CONDITION SCORE (BCS)
Body Condition Scoring is another piece of data that is collected with cow weight. It provides an indication of how well a cow maintains condition and also provides context for mature cow size. The Canadian system uses 1 – 5 with ½ scores, the US system scores from 1 to 9. The systems are identical, and any genetic evaluation will see the data converted to the same scale, prior to any other research.
Thin
1 – Severely emaciated; starving and weak; no palpable fat detectable over back, hips or ribs; tailhead and individual ribs prominently visible; all skeletal structures are visible and sharp to the touch; animals are usually disease stricken. Under normal production systems, cattle in this condition score are rare.
1.5 – Emaciated; similar to BCS 1 but not weakened; little visible muscle tissue; tailhead and ribs less prominent.
2 – Very thin; no fat over ribs or in brisket; backbone easily visible, slight increase in muscling over BCS 1.5.
Borderline
2.5 – Borderline; individual ribs noticeable but overall fat cover is lacking; increased musculature through shoulders and hindquarters; hips and backbone slightly rounded versus sharp appearance of BCS 2.
Optimum
3 – Moderate; increased fat cover over ribs, generally only the 12th and 13th ribs are individually distinguishable; tailhead full but not rounded
3.5 – Good; back, ribs, and tailhead slightly rounded and spongy when palpated; slight fat deposition in brisket.
Fat
4 – Fat; cow appears fleshy and carries fat over back, tailhead and brisket; ribs are not visible; area of vulva and external rectum contain moderate fat deposits; may have slight fat in udder
4.5 – Very fat; squared appearance due to excess fat over back, tailhead and hindquarters; extreme fat deposition in brisket and throughout ribs; excessive fat around vulva and rectum and within udder; mobility may be restricted.
Figure 1. Udder Suspension
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5 – Obese; similar to BCS 8 but to a greater degree; majority of fat deposited in udder limits effective lactation. Under normal production systems cattle in this condition score are rare.
FEET AND LEG SCORES
Feet and leg scores can be collected on calves at weaning and yearling and cows at weaning. Feet and leg scores quantify differences in foot structure between animals. It is important that scores are collected on the same day using the same scorer. If hoof/leg structure is divergent then
scores should be reported on the foot/ leg with the worst structure. Scores are reported from 1 to 9 for Claw Set, and Hoof Angle. Similar to udder scoring, scores should be recorded on the weakest corner. We are seeing significant structural problems at the feedlot level, and it is important to address these concerns. (See figure 2.)
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Nouveaux caractères
En tant qu’éleveurs, il est important que nous soyons conscients des forces et des faiblesses de nos bovins et de la race (des races) avec laquelle nous travaillons. Que ces attributs soient réels ou perçus, pour maintenir et gagner des parts de marché, il faut s’en occuper directement dans nos programmes d’élevage. L’amélioration génétique est une question d’amélioration continue. Dans cette optique, l’ACC met en place plusieurs nouvelles catégories de cueillette des données pour les éleveurs qui pourraient être intéressés à recueillir et à utiliser l’information. Ces catégories de données ne sont pas obligatoires, mais peuvent être utilisées par tout programme qui s’intéresse à ces caractères. Tout comme les caractères liés à la fertilité et au rendement, si vous choisissez de participer à la cueillette des données, il est important de les recueillir et de les déclarer sur le plus grand nombre possible de bovins dans le troupeau.
VÊLAGE
Vigueur du veau – Nouveau- Les membres peuvent recueillir des notes de vigueur du veau. Cela reflète la facilité avec laquelle les veaux se lèvent et tètent après le vêlage.
0 – (vide) – non observé
1 – Comportement extrêmement agressif pour se lever et téter
2 – Comportement peu agressif pour se lever et téter (normal)
3 – Comportement clairement non agressif, levée et tétée retardés
4 – Aide nécessaire pour allaiter
5 – Alimenté à la main (tube, bouteille, etc.)
Aptitude maternelle – L’aptitude maternelle est également recueillie au vêlage et reflète l’intérêt avec lequel une vache réagit envers son veau
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après le vêlage.
0 – (vide) – comportement non observé
1 – Intérêt marqué pour le veau
2 – Intérêt normal pour le veau
3 – Intérêt limité pour le veau
4 – Aucun intérêt pour le veau (nécessite une intervention)
Notes des trayons et du pis –
Les notes sur les trayons et le pis devraient être recueillies dans un délai de 24 à 48 heures après le vêlage et bien refléter la structure du pis de la femelle. Les notes devraient être enregistrés sur le quartier le plus faible. En collaboration avec l’AICA, l’ACC a déjà accès à une évaluation génétique pour les notes sur les trayons et le pis, de telle sorte que les données peuvent être directement intégrées au calcul des EPD.
NOTES SUR LE PIS
La note sur le pis est donc un code à deux chiffres, le premier chiffre représentant la taille des trayons et le deuxième chiffre représentant la suspension du pis. Les pis doivent être évalués dans les 24 heures suivant le vêlage (en même temps que la prise du poids à la naissance). Bien que le système de notation soit subjectif, il sert à décrire objectivement les différences dans la qualité des pis et peut donc être utile pour l’évaluation génétique. Toute combinaison de notes est possible. Les pis doivent être évalués sur le quartier le plus faible.
Le pointage est relativement simple. Rappelez-vous que l’échelle est de 0 à 9, avec 5 au centre. Ce système de notation est dérivé du système de notation chez la race Holstein. (Voir figure 1.)
SEVRAGE
Docilité – La docilité est évaluée en fonction de la façon dont les veaux ..continued on page 16
Olds Fall Classic
October 5, 2025 • Olds, AB Judge: Brent Stewart, Russell, MB 28 Entries • A BOSS Show
Females Born in 2025 Split 1
1. SVY ELSA 550N, (BOY Outliner 812 ET Pld), Domes Charolais, Perdue, SK. Junior Heifer Calf Champion SVY ELSA 550N, Domes Charolais
Females Born in 2025 Split 2
1. KFC JEWEL 91N (SVY HISTORIC 241K), KFC Farms Ltd., Abbotsford, BC; 2. ONL MISS HOT DAM 60N (SVY Historic 241K), Daines Cattle & O’Neill Livestock, Red Deer County; 3. SHERWOOD LADYBUG 532N (Pleasant Dawn Geneva 391K), Sherwood Farms, Vermilion; 4. NIER NIRVANA MOMENT 1N (CML Thriller 21K), Nier Charolais & Sarah Wipf, Crossfield
Grand Champion Female CEDARLEA WREN 13E, McLeod Livestock.
Reserve Grand Champion Female SIX MILE EMPRESS 813L, Six Mile Ranch.
Bulls Born in 2025 Split 1
1. DAINES GILMOUR 537N (LT Global 3322 Pld, ET), Daines Cattle, Red Deer County; 2. NIER NEWTON 5N (SSF Magnum 71J), Nier Charolais.
Junior Bull Calf Champion
DAINES GILMOUR 537N, Daines Cattle.
Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion NIER NEWTON 5N, Nier Charolais.
Grand Champion Female – CEDARLEA WREN 13E, McLeod Livestock
Reserve Grand Champion Female – SIX MILE EMPRESS 813L, Six Mile Ranch
réagissent à la pression humaine au moment du sevrage. Les veaux peuvent être évalués dans la cage de contention ou dans un petit enclos. La docilité est fortement liée à la performance, à la fertilité et à la sécurité avec les animaux. Les notes sont indiquées ci-dessous.
1 – Docile. Caractère doux. Facile à manipuler. Se déplace lentement pendant le traitement. Non perturbé. Ne tire pas la barrière de tête lorsqu’il est dans la cage de contention. Quitte la cage calmement.
2 – Agité. Plus silencieux que la moyenne, mais peut être têtu pendant le traitement. Peut essayer de reculer dans la cage ou de tirer la barrière de tête. Quelques coups de queue. Sort avec empressement de la cage.
3 – Nerveux. Le tempérament typique est gérable, mais animal nerveux et impatient. Une quantité modérée de lutte, de mouvements et de coups de queue. Poussées et tractions répétées de la barrière de tête. Sort rapidement de la cage.
4 – Instable (Sauvage). Saute, incontrôlable, tremble et se débat violemment. Peut beugler et avoir de l’écume à la bouche.
Effleurement continue de la queue. Défèque et urine pendant le traitement. Quitte la cage sauvagement et en sautant. 5 – Agressif. Ressemble au tempérament sauvage, mais avec un comportement plus agressif, de la peur, une agitation extrême et des mouvements continus qui peuvent inclure de sauts et des beuglements dans la cage. Quitte la cage frénétiquement et peut présenter un comportement d’attaque lorsqu’il est manipulé seul.
6 – Très agressif. Tempérament extrêmement agressif. Se débat ou attaque sauvagement lorsqu’il est confiné dans des endroits restreints. Comportement d’attaque prononcé.
NOTE D’ÉTAT DE CHAIR (EC)
La note d’état de chair est une autre donnée qui est recueillie avec le poids des vaches. Elle fournit une indication de la façon dont une vache maintient sa condition de chair et fournit également une référence pour la taille des vaches à maturité. Le système canadien utilise une échelle de 1 à 5 avec emploi de demi-points, le système américain utilise des notes
de 1 à 9. Les systèmes sont identiques, et toute évaluation génétique fera en sorte que les données seront converties à la même échelle, avant toute autre recherche.
Très maigre
1 – Très maigre; faible et affamé; aucun gras palpable sur le dos, les hanches ou les côtes; l’attache de la queue et les côtes individuelles sont bien visibles; toutes les structures squelettiques sont visibles et détectables au toucher; les animaux sont généralement atteints de maladie. Dans les systèmes de production normaux, les bovins dans cet état de chair sont rares.
1.5 – Maigre; semblable à la note 1, mais animal non affaibli; peu de tissu musculaire visible; l’attache de la queue et les côtes sont moins visibles.
2 – Très mince; pas de gras sur les côtes ou sur la poitrine; colonne vertébrale facilement visible, légère augmentation de la musculature au-dessus de la note 1,5.
Limite
2.5 – Limite; Côtes individuelles visibles mais pas de couverture de gras; augmentation de la musculature aux épaules
1 – très pendant, décroché 3 – pendant
– serré, de niveau 9 – très serré
1 – très gros, en forme de ballon
Figure 1. Suspension du pis
Figure 1. Suspension du pis
Taille des trayons
et aux hanches; hanches et colonne vertébrale légèrement arrondies par rapport à l’aspect proéminent de la note 2.
Optimal
3 – Modéré; plus de gras visible sur les côtes, généralement seulement les12e et 13e côtes sont bien reconnaissables; l’attache de queue est pleine mais pas arrondie.
3.5 – Bonne; dos, côtes et attache de queue légèrement arrondis et spongieux à la palpation; léger dépôt de gras dans le poitrail.
Gras
4 – Gras; La vache parait grasse et porte du gras sur le dos, l’attache de queue et le poitrail; les côtes ne sont pas visibles; la zone de la vulve et du rectum externe
Figure 2. Figure 2.
contient des dépôts graisseux modérés; peut avoir des dépôts de gras dans le pis.
4.5 – Très gras; apparence carrée due à l’excès de gras sur le dos, l’attache de queue et les quartiers arrière; dépôt de gras extrême sur le poitrail et les côtes; excès de gras autour de la vulve et du rectum et dans le pis; la mobilité peut être restreinte.
5 – Obèse; semblable à la note 8 mais à un niveau supérieur; la quantité de gras déposée dans le pis limite l’allaitement efficace. Dans les systèmes de production normaux, les bovins dans cette condition sont rares.
NOTES SUR LES PIEDS ET MEMBRES
Les notes sur les pieds et membres peuvent être recueillies sur les veaux
au sevrage et à l’âge d’un an, et sur les vaches au sevrage. Les notes sur les pieds et membres expriment les différences dans la structure des pieds entre les animaux. Il est important que les notes soient recueillies le même jour en utilisant le même évaluateur. Si la structure de l’onglon / du membre varie sur le même animal, les notes doivent être déterminés pour l’onglon / le membre ayant la pire structure. Les notes varient de 1 à 9 pour la position des onglons et l’angle du pied. Comme pour le pointage du pis, les notes doivent être déterminées sur les pieds les plus faibles. Nous constatons d’importants problèmes structurels au niveau des bovins en parcs d’engraissement, et il est important de répondre à ces préoccupations.
(Voir figure 2.)
OLDS FALL CLASSIC, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15
Bulls Born in 2025 Split 2
1. NIER NEVER BACK DOWN 2N, DCR Blueprint J7), Neir Charolais & Sarah Wipf.
Intermediate Bull Calf Champion
NIER NEVER BACK DOWN 2N, Neir Charolais & Sarah Wipf
Bulls Born in 2025 Split 3
1. EVF SURROUNDED 521N (LAE Troubadour 231K), Eagle Valley Farms; 2. EVF MEASURE 515N (Sparrows Wheaton 101J), Eagle Valley Farms;
WGD PEARL SNAPS 117M (WGD Sir Duke 18J), Daines Cattle & O’Neill Livestock.
Junior Champion Bull
WGD PEARL SNAPS 117M, Daines
Cattle & O’Neill Livestock.
Grand Champion Bull
WGD PEARL SNAPS 117M, Daines
Cattle & O’Neill Livestock.
Reserve Grand Champion Bull
DAINES GILMOUR 537N, Daines
Cattle.
Uppin’ the Ante Female Sale
October 17, 2025 • Hanover, ON
Auctioneer: Carl Wright
Blockman: Chester Tupling
23 Bred Heifers
Gross Average
$207,250 $9,011
14 Heifer Calves 133,500 9,536
37 Lots
$340,750 $9,209
Once again, these eight consignors brought a high-quality set of females that sold steadily from the start of the sale to the end. Cattle were sold to many repeat and volume buyers.
High Selling Bred Heifers
Lot 25, MOYER’S MISS MERLO
10M (Polled, 29 M, 56 TM), sired by PCC Kentucky Rain 836F, out of an HTA Vegas 134Y daughter, bred to
Uppin’ the Ante Sale
DCR Blueprint J7. Sold for $14,500 to Aridale Farms, Elmvale. Consigned by Moyer Cattle Co., Arthur.
Lot 16, WHC XQUISITE 15M (Polled, 7.5 CE, -0.9 BW, 31M, 61 TM), sired by DF Mr Outrageous 64G, out of a D R Revelation 467 daughter, bred to WIA Backwater Jack 060 P. Sold for $11,000 to McCraken Farming Inc., Roseneath. Consigned by Whiskey Hollow Charolais, Norwood.
Lot 15, WHISKEY HOLLOW
BAILEY 11M (Polled, 8.3 CE, 126 YW, 33 M, 67 TM), sired by WIA Backwater Jack 060 P, out of a Turnbulls DutyFree 358D daughter, bred to WDZ Warroad 906. Sold for $10,500 to Jamie Heaslip, Caledonia. Consigned by Whiskey Hollow Charolais.
Once again, the Innisfail Auction Market was packed to the rafters to take part in one of the most reputable
commercial bred heifer sales in the country. For the third straight year, the highest-selling pens have been the red Simmental cross heifers bred to Charolais.
High Selling Pens
Palmer Charolais, Bladworth, SK and Kent Barritt, Clive each purchased a high selling pen of Simmental cross heifers bred Charolais for $8,800.
High Selling Heifer Calves Lot 2, JSR JASMINE 67N (Polled, 6.4 CE, -0.2 BW, 70 WW, 123 YW, 57 TM), sired by WDZ Great Divide 2071, out of a Sparrows Alverez 620D daughter. Sold for $20,500 to Outlaw Cattle Co., Bruce County. Consigned by Saunders Charolais, Markdale.
Lot 3, ROLLIN ACRES FERGIE 2N (Polled, 8.7 CE, 71 WW, 129 YW, 27 M, 62 TM), sired by DCR Blueprint J7, out of a DF Mr Outrageous 64G daughter. Sold for $18,500 to McAvoy Charolais, Arelee, SK. Consigned by Rollin’ Acres Charolais, Shelburne.
Lot 12, CORNERVIEW NINA 10N, sired by LT Justified 1528 Pld, out of a Mr Louber Tracker 615A daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Rollin Acres Charolais. Consigned by Cornerview Charolais, Cobden.
Ariel & Dale Buchanan purchased the high selling bred heifer
Kevin & Anissa Krakar bought in volume
Dean McAvoy purchased a high selling heifer calf
Repeat buyer Velon Herback traveled from Saskatchewan to purchase more quality females
Kent Barritt bought a high selling pen and in volume
Balamore Farms Shoreline Female Sale
Auctioneer: Chris Poley
Balamore Farms Shoreline Female Sale
October 13, 2025 • Great Village, NS
Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.
Gross Average
1 Bred Mature Cow $38,000 $38,000
5 Bred Heifers 87,500 17,500
5 Heifer Calves 68,750 13,750
11 Lots $194,250 $17,659
This multi-breed multi-consignor sale is a true treasure with top-notch females in every breed on offer, and the commercial-bred females are also very high quality. You would have to travel a great distance to find the depth of quality in one sale.
Cedardale Zeal 125Z daughter. Sold for $17,000 to CJD Charolais, Jolicure, NB. Consigned by Balamore Farm. Lot 3, BALAMORE MS UFANO 517N (Het Polled, 80 lb BW, 7.8 CE, 73 WW, 137 YW, 29 M), sired by Balamore Lionheart 341L, out of a Sparrows Alvarez 620D daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Full Circle Cattle Co. Consigned by Balamore Farm. TREMENDOUS
The 51 purebred females grossed $830,500 averaging $16,284. While the 57 commercial Bred Heifers grossed $419,064 and averaged $7,352, making the total sale gross $1,249,564.
High Selling Bred Cow
Lot 1, BALAMORE GENEVA 104J
(Het Polled, 76 lb BW, 13.2 CE, -3.9 BW, 113 YW, 31 M), sired by LT Ransom 8644, out of a Sparrows Seminole
Annual Select Bull & Female Sale
October 4, 2025 • Shawinigan, QC
10 Bred Cows
7 Two-Year Old Heifers 42,400 6,057
3 Heifers Calves 20,700 6,900
20 Lots $143,100 $7,155
This group of seedstock producers organized a strong offering of females. The large crowd appreciated the quality of all four breeds that were consigned to this sale.
High Selling Bred Cows
Lot 42, Miss Coujo Lausanne 305L (Polled, 108 lb BW), sired by HVA Fireball 662F, out of a JWX Silver Buckle 524U daughter. Sold for
927W daughter, bred to CCC Big Zwey 3506 P ET. Sold for $38,000 to Boulder Land & Cattle/GFK Livestock, Omemee, ON. Consigned by Balamore Farm, Great Village. High Selling Bred Heifers
Lot 11, BLACK’S SHANIA 15M
(Homo Polled, 90 lb BW, 7.4 CE, 66 WW, 115 YW, 33 M), sired by KEYS Powermax 57G, out of an HRJ Crowd Favourite 515C daughter, bred to LT Countdown 9712 Pld. Sold for $22,500 to Sliding Hills Charolais, Canora, SK. Consigned by Black’s Cattle Co., Wilmot, NB.
Lot 7, BALAMORE JASMINE 435M (Homo Polled, 86 lb BW, 71 WW, 140 YW), sired by KEYS Frontier 125K, out of a JSR Estrada 52E, bred to CCC PO Campo 3517 P ET. Sold for $21,000 to Full Circle Cattle Company, Lakin, KS. Consigned by Balamore Farm.
High Selling Heifer Calves
Lot 4, BALAMORE KIWI 572N (Homo Polled, 78 lb BW, -0.2 BW, 65 WW, 113 YW, 27 M), sired by WC White Water 2128 P ET, out of a
Select Bull and Female Sale
$11,250 to Ferme Eric Manningham, Laurierville. Consigned by Ferme Coujo Charolais, Notre-Dame-DuBon-Conseil.
Lot 37, EMM KILSON MAN 9L (Polled, 92 lb BW, -0.1 BW, 112 YW), sired by Cedarlea Gibsons 55G, out of an SOS Chuckwagon 54C daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Ferme Stecy. Consigned by Eric Manningham.
High Selling Heifer Calves
Lot 53, CNB MISS MCAFFEE 14N (Polled, 84 lb BW, -2.3 BW, 8.1 CE, 114 YW), sired by NGC Yellowstone 939G ET, out of a Mr Louber Prefix 638A daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Ferme Claude Lemay, Shawinigan. Consigned by Jack McAffee, Lower Knoxford, NB.
Lot 54, CNB NIXTA 6N (Polled, 89 lb BW, 118 YW), sired by Balamore Denali 96D, out of a Merit Roundup 9508W daughter. Sold for $7,700 to Ferme Eric Manningham. Consigned by Jack McAffee.
Dale Winbender made the trip out east to purchase the high selling bred heifer
Jill & Cole Harvie took a new bred heifer back to Alberta
STEADY SALE
Claude Lemay, Francois Couture & Eric Manningham organized, consigned, and supported the sale
Pleasant Dawn Charolais
December 4, 20255 • Oak Lake, MB
Auctioneer: Ward Cutler
Sale Manager: Transcon Livestock
Gross Average
Quality in Quantity Female Sale
53 MTL), sired by Pleasant Dawn Select 205K, out of a Pleasant Dawn Connection 195G daughter, bred to Cederlea Badlands 25L. Sold for $16,000 to Thurston Charolais, Irma, AB.
25 Bred Heifers
6 Heifer Calves
31 Lots
$302,000 $12,080
$39,250 $6,542
$341,250 $11,008
Pleasant Dawn Charolais held their 1st Annual Female Sale on Thursday December 4th with their usual standard of hospitality and quality cattle on offer. Cattle sold across Canada and into the United States. High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 1, PLEASANT DAWN SHEBA
154M (Homo Polled, 145 YW, 26 M, 7.3 MCE), sired by Pleasant Dawn Transport 202K, out of a Pleasant Dawn Captain 675C daughter, bred WC Encompass 0507 P. Sold for $19,000 to Brantley Cattle, Hilliard, FLA.
Lot 18, PLEASANT DAWN ROXY
374M (Homo Polled, 122 YW, 21 M, 5.9 MCE), sired by White Meadow Hank 80H, out of a MAIN Magico Lanza 36D daughter, bred Pleasant Dawn Gizmo 657M. Sold for $18,500 to Brantley Cattle, Hilliard, FLA.
Lot 23, PLEASANT DAWN SALLY 534M (Homo Polled, 104 YW, 25 M,
Lot 17, PLEASANT DAWN MAPLE
72M (Polled, Red Factor, 12.5 CE, -2.7 BW, 61 MTL), sired by Pleasant Dawn Lava 173K, out of a Pleasant Dawn MVP daughter, bred to Pleasant Dawn Detroit 371M. Sold for $15,250 to Highway 21 Group, Acme, AB.
Lot 8, PLEASANT DAWN NITRO
913M (Homo Polled, 131 YW, 21 M, 6.1 MCE), sired by HWY Khrome 12K, out of a Turnbull’s Ground Ball 740G daughter, bred Pleasant Dawn Gizmo 657M. Sold for $14,000 to Elevated Cattle Co., Grandora, SK.
Lot 6, PLEASANT DAWN BRITNEY 507M (Homo Polled, 107 YW, 12.8
CATTLE SOLD ACROSS CANADA/AVERAGE
A full house was on hand on this beautiful fall day to partake in this annual sale. This group of consignors continue to raise the bar year over year and bring a tremendous offering of females to Hoards Station, with Quality females selling right across Canada.
MCE, 1.4 SC), sired by JBARW Mr Top Gun 1311, out of an LT Ledger 0332 P daughter, bred to Cedarlea Badlands 25L. Sold for $14,000 to Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB.
Lot 14, PLEASANT DAWN VERMILION 483M (Homo Polled, Red Factor, 113 YW, 28 M, 8.5 MCE), sired by Pleasant Dawn Lava 173K, out of a MAIN Magico Lanza 36D daughter, bred to Pleasant Dawn Detroit 371M. Sold for $14,000 to Phillips Farms, Estevan, SK.
High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 29, PLEASANT DAWN FLORENCE 211N (Polled, 82 WW, 139 YW, 60 MTL), sired by LT Governor 1560 PLD, out of a Pleasant Dawn Classic 707C daughter. Sold for $9,500 to Terry Creek Charolais of Baltimore, ON.
lb), sired by SCX Triumph 50B, out of an RPJ Pistol 129Y daughter, bred to C2 Galeleo 3G. Sold for $10,000 to Cassidy Vermeulen, Ceylon, SK.
Lot 35, BLACKBERN NADIA 7N (Polled, 82 lb BW, 7.6 CE, 118 YW, 30 M, 775 lb), sired by LT Combat 2591 Pld, out of a SCX Triumph 50B daughter. Sold for $12,500 to Temple Farms, Carrot River, SK. Consigned by Blakbern Farm, Foresters Falls.
Blair Ford, Colette and Gordon Thurston selected a couple bred heifers out of the front of the sale
Kurtis Phillips selected a red factor female to take back to Estevan
Tanner Madge brought back 6 females to Hanna.
High Selling Bred Heifers
Lot 19, EMB GOSSIP GIRL 33M
(Polled, 103 lb BW, 112 YW, 24 M, 1580 lb), sired by MCF Bohannon 305A, out of an SOS Chuck Wagon 54C daughter, bred to SVY Historic 241K. Sold for $15,000 to Sunrise Charolais, Stayner. Consigned by EMB Charolais, Oro-Medonte.
Lot 2, EMB MISS 15M (Polled, 96 lb BW, 27 M, 1525 lb), sired by EMB Vigilante 29C, out of a Steppler Jack Black 387F daughter, bred to LT
Countdown 9712 Pld. Sold for $12,000 to Footprint Farms. Consigned by EMB Charolais.
Lot 14, KIRLENE MOGO 13M
(Polled, 7.3 CE, 74 WW, 136 YW, 1660 lb), sired by Hopewell Strada 48H, out of a Sparrows Fargo 811U daughter, bred to Pleasant Dawn Gizmo 657M. Sold for $12,000 to Pleasant Dawn Farms, Oak Lake, MB. Consigned by Kirlene Cattle, Brighton.
Lot 16, MISS CEDARDALE 81M
(Polled, 88 lb BW, -0.8 BW, 68 WW, 124 YW, 27 M, 1430 lb), sired by Harvie
Solution 99J, out of a Circle Cee Legend 307A daughter, bred to LT Affinity 6221 Pld. Sold for $12,000 to Adrian Franken, Wingham. Consigned by Cedardale Charolais, Nestleton.
High Selling Heifer Calves
Lot 29, EMB EVETTA 21N (95 lb BW, 112 YW, 830 lb), sired by DWK Till’s Echo 3N, out of a CML Copyright 714E ET. Sold for $18,250 to Footprint Farms, Esther, AB. Consigned by EMB Charolais.
Lot 27, CEDARDALE NELLY 100N
(Polled, 93 lb BW, 6.9 CE, -1.2 BW, 64 WW, 755 lb), sired by PCC Cobain 231K, out of a Cedardale Tyrant 31T daughter. Sold for $14,000 to Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite, SK.
Consigned by Cedardale Charolais.
Jim & Elizbeth Baker consigned and purchased multiple lots
Travis Foot selected a couple high selling females to take back to Alberta
Brian Temple added a new heifer to his program
Craig Wilgenbusch purchased the second high selling heifer calf
Expo Bouef Charolais Show
October 12, 2025 • Victoriaville, QC
Judge: Trent Liebreich, Radville, SK 28 Entries (A BOSS Show)
Grand Champion Female - CRG MISS 4N, Oattes Cattle Co.
Grand Champion Bull - DMC MCCORD REDEEMED 4M, McCord Cattle Co. Reserve Grand Champion Bull - PHL HAPPY GILMORE 23M, Partridge Hollow Charolais Reserve Grand Champion Female -
By all signs, 2025 will end much as it began: with uncertainty, volatility, and geopolitical challenges. At the time of writing, CCA is working with other industry stakeholders to provide input before the CUSMA review deadline. Volatility continues with US trade, and while CCA continues to focus much of our energy behind the scenes on US market access, there are also other areas of focus for our staff and elected officials, such as tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers, trade and market access, regulatory burdens, and the need for regulatory alignment with the USA and other international trade partners.
CCA held a rare press conference on October 23 after legislation was tabled to welcome the United Kingdom into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Due to non-tariff trade barriers, the UK market remains inaccessible to Canadian beef, while imports of UK beef into Canada have been welcomed. The situation has become even more inequitable to Canadian beef producers as the value of UK beef imports into Canada rose from $16.6 million in 2023 to $42.5 million in 2024, a 156% year-overyear increase. From January to August 2025, imports totalled $32.2 million, up 19% from the same period in 2024. As the UK walked away from bilateral negotiations, CCA called on the Government of Canada to terminate the trade continuity agreement and ensure bilateral negotiations can begin again, where our barriers can be properly addressed.
Canadian Cattle Association
President’s Report
As we look back over this year and review our advocacy efforts, the ongoing uncertainty over the Canada-USA trade relationship has been the focus of many articles. CCA has continued to tirelessly advocate for the continued integration of the North American beef industry. The United States and Canada have the largest two-way trade in live cattle and beef in the world and 70 percent of Canadian beef exports are bound for the USA. Small- and mediumsized American processors and local and regional food systems rely on Canadian cattle to thrive and stay in business. Canadian producers import live cattle from many states and highvalue genetics in the form of semen and embryos are regularly bought and sold on both sides of the border. This integration of our live cattle and beef markets is why CCA places huge emphasis on advocacy efforts in the U.S.A.
Throughout the year we also welcomed announced improvements to AgriStability, Livestock Tax Deferral for regions impacted by extreme weather, and increased compensation for producers who lose animals to disease outbreaks. As the end of the year approaches and thoughts turn toward the new year, it is a good time to review your business plan, emergency response plan, biosecurity protocols, and the business risk management programs available to you. Your provincial association and government as well as your breed association, our national government and the beef and agricultural industries all offer tools and programs to help support your work in raising beef cattle and producing high quality genetics. While not every program will work for every producer or operation, it’s
Tyler Fulton, CCA President
important to regularly evaluate the tools and support programs available to you to ensure you are not missing opportunities.
The Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE) team received several accolades at the Best of CAMA (Canadian Agri-food Marketers Alliance) awards on November 6, 2025. This ceremony recognizes the very best in agricultural marketing, publicity, and industry relations campaigns every year. The PSE program is jointly delivered by the Canadian Cattle Association and Canada Beef and delivers national public trust issue management and proactive content on the societal benefits of raising beef cattle in Canada.
PSE’s newest short documentary, Homes on the Range, took home Best of Show—Digital across all digital marketing categories, qualifying by winning the Non-Traditional Video category. You can watch the video on YouTube (search for @raisingcdnbeef), and you can contact the PSE team if you would like to host a screening or showcase the film.
Earlier this spring, PSE collaborated on a campaign titled Confessions of a Canadian Beef Farmer with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and Canada Beef. This campaign received a Certificate of Merit in the Series Execution category, representing the success of this collaborative effort between industry groups.
A series of articles highlighting 2025 The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) nominees also took home a Certificate of Merit in the News or Feature Article category. These articles, that were pitched to mainstream media publications, ..continued on page 27
The Hunt - Daines/O’Neill Online Heifer and Steer Sale
October 15, 2025 • Innisfail, AB DLMS Farmgate Timed Auction
Gross Average
7 Heifers Calves $70,000 $10,000
The Hunt has turned into one of the most anticipated prospect steer and heifer sales of the fall. From purebred to commercial lots these consignors offer something for everyone. If you want to add one to the herd or hang a halter this is the sale for you.
The Hunt Heifer and Steer Sale
High Selling Heifers
Lot 1, ONL ROSIE 3N (Homo Polled, 88 lb BW, 71 WW, 120 YW, 30 M, 8.4 MCE, 66 TM), sired by DCR Blueprint J7, out of a WGD Ruger 8J daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Ivy Livestock, Delburne.
Lot 2, DAINES MISS DIAMOND
28N (Homo Polled, 90 lb BW, 87 WW, 140 YW), sired by LT Governor 1560 Pld, out of a JIL Thunder Roll 69Z daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Evergreen Springs Farm, Eagle Hill.
Lot 5, WGD MISS CHEYENNE
64N (Polled, 100 lb BW, 64 WW, 29
AVERAGE UP $3,000
M, 7.9 MCE), sired by JWX Lunatic Party 123L, out of a Reese Duke 239D daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Hunter Charolais, Rolin, MB.
Valanjou Charolais Bull Sale
$280,000 $10,370
Valanjou Charolais Bull Sale November 29, 2025 • Clyde, AB DLMS Farmgate Timed Auction Gross Average 27 Yearling Bulls
Once again, this sale saw a strong offering of Full French and Frenchinfluenced bulls. The quality showed with the strong online support and a higher overall average just shy of $3,000.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 12, ANJOU NATURE 532N (Polled, 102 lb BW, 114 YW), sired by Wrangler Heat Wave 68J, out of a Cedarlea Ultimo 79Z daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Double S Land & Cattle, Mirror.
CANADIAN
Lot 1, ANJOU NOURS 517N (Full French, Horned, 89 lb BW), sired by Meloman, out of an Anjou Yorick 198Y daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Brad Hein, Makwa, SK.
Lot 24, ANJOU NASH 502N (Polled, 91 lb BW, -0.7 BW, 72 WW, 122 YW, 37 M, 91 TM), sired by CEE SOS Command 970G, out of an Anjou Jack Pot 106J daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Dick Vossepoel, Tilley.
Lot 6, ANJOU NEON 526N (Polled, 88 lb BW, -2.3 BW), sired by HRJ Holy Water 55H, out of an LT Affinity 6221 Pld daughter. Sold for $14,500 to Dick Vossepoel.
Lot 13, ANJOU NAIF (Polled, 89 lb BW, -3.0 BW, 52 TM), sired by Wrangler Heat Wave 68J, out of a
CATTLE ASSOCIATION, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26
helped increase the profile of CCA’s TESA program and the role of cattle producers in protecting and enhancing the environment. If you have questions about CCA’s advocacy efforts or specific
challenges, we encourage you to reach out to us at contact@cattle.ca or (403) 275-8558. We welcome your questions and feedback.
On behalf of all of the elected member representatives and staff of
Wrangler Legend 39D daughter. Sold for $13,500 to Ernie Melnychuk, Spedden.
Lot 21, ANJOU NOYAU 520N (Polled, 88 lb BW, -2.9 BW, 63 WW, 112 YW, 37 M, 68 TM), sired by CEE Retz Levitate 31H, out of a Bob’s Flex Fit 56F. Sold for $13,500 to Vern Swaren, Mayerthorpe.
the Canadian Cattle Association, we wish you a merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous and happy New Year. We also wish you a happy, healthy and successful calving season.
Repeat buyer Chris Sargent bought the high selling bull
Brad Hein bought the high selling Full French bull
Micheal Hunter and Candace Wenzel selected a high selling heifer
Stockade Round-Up Charolais Show
October 30, 2025 • Lloydminster, SK
Judge: Dwayne Martin, Stettler, AB 24 Entries • A BOSS Show
Females Born in 2024 Split 1
1. LEGL ROXY 14M (Steppler Timber 62K), Big Sky Cattle Company, Consort, AB.
Junior Champion Yearling Heifer LEGL ROXY 14M, Big Sky Cattle Company
Females Born in 2022 with Calf 1. SOS KARDASHIAN Pld 798K (BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET, calf - SOS 798K), Pinnacle View Livestock, Quesnel, BC & Springside Cattle Co., Airdrie, AB
Senior Champion Female SOS KARDASHIAN Pld 798K, Pinnacle View Livestock
Female Born in 2025 Split 1 1. BDT FEVER 54N (BDT Tour Of Duty 3K), Temple Farms
Junior Champion Heifer Calf
BDT FEVER 54N, Temple Farms
Females Born in 2025 Split 2 1. VMN Norma Jean 17N (KAYR Commissioner 59K), Voegeli Bros. Charolais, Maymont; 2. SHERWOOD LADYBUG 523N (Pleasant Dawn Geneva 391K), Sherwood Farms; 3. DVY NELLY 18N (MAC Lincoln 304L), Voegeli Bros. Charolais.
Grand Champion Bull - JMB NORM 509N, JMB Charolais
Reserve Grand Champion Bull - JMB NOBLE 507N, JMB Charolais
Chase Airey, Rivers, won the Intermediate Showmanship in the Manitoba Ag-Ex Junior Show ..continued on page 30
The Manitoba Charolais Association held their Annual General Meeting August 9th at the McCreary Golf & Country Club. The MCA hosted a golf scramble that afternoon followed by supper and the AGM.
Owen Sellman, McCreary, remains as President of the MCA Board of Directors. Both Scott Baron, Carberry and Scott Jeff Cavers, La Riviere remain as 1st and 2nd Vice President respectively.
In board elections, Lana Kraus, Neepawa was elected and later named secretary in place of retiring director Rae Trimble-Olson, Portage la Prairie. The 2024 Financial statement showed a net loss of $17,000.53. The association remains stable with nearly $49,797.53 in retained earnings and another $5,696.25 in accounts receivable. The largest expense was hosting the The sale of the winner went through in 2024 after bull froze semen. The cash prize, sale
expense and winner’s cheque totalled $53,063.19.
Manitoba AGM
The MCA also sold advertisements for the upcoming updated Breeder’s Directory. Selling the inside covers and outside back covers grossed $1,400.
The MCA voted at the meeting to award North of 50 Charolais as the 2025 MCA ambassador.
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Pinnacle View Livestock
Bulls Born in 2025 Split 3
1. FLC REAPER 10N (Sparrows Wheaton 101J), Fleming Livestock Corp.; 2. BAR SK BOOMTOWN 511N (M&M Outsider 4003 Pld), Bar SK Cattle Company, Lloydminster, AB; 3. SHERWOOD EMPOWER 11N (KEYS Powermax 57G), Sherwood Farms.
MCA 2025 Scholarship Recipients left to right: Owen Sellman, Shayden Manz, Samantha Thorgilson, Julie Grudeski, Ethan Myhre, Scott Baron
Since tubing a young calf with colostrum, colostrum substitute, with electrolytes or for various other reasons such as bloat medication, it can be a common procedure on today’s cow calf operations, both commercial and purebred. A good percentage of these tubings revolve around calving season. The standard esophageal feeders can likely be used on calves up to about 300 pounds. Beyond that, we are looking at actual stomach tubes passed through a speculum, so they don’t get chewed up. This procedure must be done properly, keeping in mind biosecurity and the number one motto at first do no harm. This article will outline proper procedures for tubing as well as some treatment parameters and instances where I have seen things go wrong over the years. Hopefully, by the end, producers will be more confident when they need to do it and will use it in a timely fashion. There are definitely times when tubing a calf promptly will save its life. Keep your esophageal feeders close at hand, cleaned and ready to go. Most cow-calf operations will have at least one esophageal feeder around. There are several makers of feeders out there. I prefer McGrath as it kinks off automatically when letting it hang down, and you can administer with one hand while you hold the calf with the other. The bags sometimes don’t seal as well, and almost two people need to run it, but find a make you like and stick with it and replace it when the tube gets damaged and rough from teeth marks. I also, for biosecurity reasons, absolutely like one used only with newborn calves for colostrum and colostrum substitutes and another used for sick or scouring calves and have them marked accordingly. Also, in between uses, I suggest rinsing in
Tubing a Calf Properly
Roy Lewis, DVM
hot water, and you can dip the tube in a gallon of previously mixed “Virkon” disinfectant. I personally depend on usage like to start each new season with a new feeder. Delegate the older feeder for the sick calves. This alone helps greatly with biosecurity.
To tube get the feeder filled with the product and make sure the line is clamped off, so no product is running when you pass the tube. That is imperative. Using a small amount of water or sterile lubricant on the bulb end in case the esophagus of the calf is dry from dehydration. This will facilitate sliding in more easily; the calf should either be standing or sitting up in sternal. This allows gravity to help the liquid flow and prevents even the possibility of regurgitation. Do not tube the calf when it is lying on its side, as regurgitation and aspiration are definite possibilities. When passing the tube, do so gently, and the calf should swallow it. If any resistance stop and retry. You can feel for the tube running down the neck and under your finger, just left of center. When you feel this, you know exactly that you are in the right place and can let the fluid run in. I like to rub the throat area to stimulate swallowing, and it keeps the calf occupied. Any sudden throwing of their head, kicking, throwing themselves down, etc., stops the flow right away and make sure the tube has not slid out to any degree. When done, kink the tube and pull it out. The kinking does not allow any fluid to run out when withdrawing and makes aspiration of any fluids almost impossible. Most producers just slip it in and begin to let it in. Although very rare, it is best to feel the tube go down.
When tubing with colostrum, you want to make sure to give at least one liter or more. When sucking naturally the calf creates a groove which allows the milk to flow through the third stomach into the fourth. With tubing, this groove is not created, and the
colostrum flows into the rumen. It takes approximately 500 ml to fill the rumen, and the excess then flows into the abomasum, so volume is crucial when it comes to feeding a newborn. A liter or more is necessary to get enough into the abomasum to start being absorbed. Ideally, with colostrum milk or electrolytes for that matter, it is nice to try and get the calf to suck. Most times, tubing is done because the suckle reflex is slow, or in the interests of time, tubing is faster, and you know what the calf has received. In severely dehydrated calves, you may be tubing up to three to four times a day, so that is why being gentle is imperative to not create any injury or irritation to the throat area.
The large bulb at the end of the tube facilitates swallowing. If a calf has as an example just been pulled and is gasping or open-mouthed breathing, now is NOT the time to tube. One has to wait until a normal breathing pattern has commenced. In the open mouth breathing state, the tube can be taken into the lungs, and you essentially would drown the calf. I have seen too vigorous a tubing result in perforation of the esophagus, and the resulting swelling and cellulitis from the damage is almost certain death. This is very, very rare and results from ramming the tube down the throat or the calf, severely struggling when being tubed. Slow and steady is the approach to tubing. The fluid should also flow pretty freely when unkinked or the clamp released. If not, simply reposition the tube by pulling back a little bit. The tubes are generally designed to be put in until the hard end is just protruding out of the end of the mouth. Always watch as twice or three times now I have had cases where the tube either came off or broke off the hose and was swallowed. We need to go in surgically to remove the tube from a severely stretchedout rumen. There was one batch of
defective feeders years ago, and the others were from old feeders getting brittle. A good reason to replace them, depending on usage, but every couple of years for sure. Inspect tubes at the start of the calving season. They make a great investment and are time savers.
With newborns, there should be little hesitation if there has been any doubt whether the calf has or will suck for some time after birth, that colostrum be given with the feeder. This could be your own colostrum that has been milked from the cow, or the air-dried product such as Headstart from the Saskatoon Colostrums Company. In any hard pulls, calves lacking vigour, a weak ability to stand or in the case of twins or mothers which have limited milk, we need to supplement their calves to eliminate the worry about the failure of passive transfer.
One must be cognizant especially with treating sick calves could be the spread of disease from calf to calf, so again disinfect in between usages. Your clothes, boots and hands could also be the spread, so cleaning up well in between treatments is ideal. A good way is to work on the newborns first, and the sick calves last.
In clinical practice, we may even tube older calves with the same esophageal feeders for bloat or be using activated charcoal or kaopectate mixed in with electrolytes for diarrhea treatment. Esophageal feeders are a very necessary device for cow calf producers and one that can give calves the necessary nourishment they need. If hesitant to use one, get someone skilled to show you the right way to proceed. They will save calves. Technicians at a clinic can be very good teachers when it comes to tubing calves. It is definitely a great skill to have, so take time to teach someone tubing for the first time.
I hope the 2026 calving season goes well, and calves are vigorous and suck quickly. If they aren’t, keep an esophageal feeder close at hand and don’t hesitate to use it.
Charolais Banner • December 2025
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Charolais Show
November 9, 2024 • Toronto, ON Judges: Riley Lafrentz, Bienfait, SK 97 Entries • A BOSS Show
Females Born in 2025 Split 1
1. CRG MISS CANADA 52N (PCC Bourbon 118J), Oattes Cattle, Cobden; 2. SVY MISS JEWEL 555N (BOY Outlier 812 Pld ET), Jackson Corner, Caledonia, Serhienko Cattle Co, Maymont, SK & Team Nostadt, Maidstone; 3. CRG MISS CANADA 53N (PCC Bourbon 118J), Oattes Charolais; 4. CORNERVIEW DREAM DATE 43N (SOS Klondike 831K Pld), Cornerview Charolais, Cobden; 5. SOUTHVIEW ISABEL 111N (CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET), Southview Farms Ltd., Courtice.
Junior Heifer Calf Champion CRG MISS CANADA 52N, Oattes Charolais
Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion SVY MISS JEWEL 555N, Jackson Corner, Serhienko Cattle Co & Team Nostadt
Females Born in 2025 Spilt 2
1. DF IMPRESSIVE NOVA 907N (BOY Outliner 812 Pld ET), Derrer Farms, Milan, IL; 2. WMCC LOVAL GO KOKOPUFF 7N (WCR Bold Move 168 P), WinMac Cattle Company, Hastings; 3. ALTON DESIRAE 2197N (RBM Keystone H41), Alton Century Farms, Kincardine; 4. BOGART KIM K’S NORTH WEST 4N(EMB Killarni 28K), Eric Doran, Tweed; 5. JKC MISS OKLAHOMA 125N (SVY Profound 145J), Steacy Farms Land & Livestock, Landsdowne.
Intermediate Heifer Calf Champion DF IMPRESSIVE NOVA 907N, Derrer Farms
Reserve Intermediate Heifer Calf Champion
WMCC LOVAL GO KOKOPUFF 7N, WinMac Cattle Company
Females Born in 2025 Split 3 1. CRG MISS 4N (PCC Bourbon 118J), Oattes Cattle; 2. WMCC NEVERLAND
Females Born in 2025 Split 2 1. MISS PRAIRIE COVE 561N (PCC Husk 218K ET), Prairie Cove Charolais; 2. MURRAY’S DESIGN 153N (PCC Force Of Nature 122J), Murray Ranches; 3. ONL MISS HOT DAM 60N (SVY Historic 241K), O’Neill Livestock,
Females Born Prior to 2023 with Calf 1. SOS KARDAHIAN 798K Pld (BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET, calf - TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630E ET), Pinnacle View Livestock, Quesnel, BC & Springside Cattle Co.
Reserve Grand Champion Bull SVY BOLD 505N, Serhienko Cattle Co.
NEWS
It’s a Boy!
Cash Jonathan Fox VI was born July 6th, weighing 7 lb and 11 oz. Proud parents are Jon Fox V and Shaylyn Hunt of Justamere Farms, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.
Produce of Dam
1. Kay-R Land &Cattle Ltd.(KAYR Lainey 502C); 2. Elder Charolais (Elder’s Design 928G); 3. Irvinside Cattle Company (DF MS Monte Carlo 043H); 4. W2 Farms (SVY Starstruck 712E); 5. CK Stock Farms (CKE Brooklyn 19F)
This column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people of the business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversaries and events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you’d like to submit, please email admin@charolaisbanner.com for print in upcoming issues.
Milestone Wedding Anniversary
Marking a truly rare milestone, Bill and Bubbles Bullick of Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw, AB, celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary on November 16, 2025.
It’s a Boy!
Tyson and Taylia Black, Osler SK, are excited to announce the birth of their first child, Kohen Charles Black. Kohen was born on March 1st, 2025, weighing 7lbs 5oz, and after a very brief visit to the NICU, is settling into life at home. There is no doubt that Kohen will be in the ring leading cows in no time. Proud first time Grandparents are Trevor and Brandy Rees, Armstrong, BC, and Keith and Karen Black of Blackbern Charolais, Foresters Falls, ON.
Charolais Banner • December 2025
Canadian Western Agribition Beef
Supreme Champion Bull
KAYR TREMOR 7015L (RBM Keystone H41), Kay-R Land & Cattle Ltd., Waskatenau, AB & KFC Farms Ltd., Abbotsford, BC
Canadian Western Agribition Beef Supreme Charolais Top 10 Finalist
DMC MCCORD REDEEMED 4M (CRG Outta Here 945G), McCord Cattle, Kanata, ON
EVF LILY 338L (SVY Trust 6H, calf - LT Countdown 9712 Pld), Harvie Ranching Co., Mountain View County, AB
SIX MILE EMPRESS 813L (LT Countdown 9712 Pld, calf - LT Authority 7229 Pld), Six Mile Red Angus, Fir Mountain & Steacy Farms Land & Livestock, Lansdowne, ON
Additional Agribition Highlights
2025 Player’s Club
The Saskatchewan Charolais Association Players Club show was held at the Canadian Western Agribition, where BRL NOBLEMAN 504N, sired by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET and exhibited by Blanchette Ranch Ltd., Edam was selected as the $50,000 champion from a field of 17 bulls, as judged by 60 members
SVY DARLIN 410M (CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET), Jackson Corner, Caledonia ON
Champion Junior Showman
Briggs Blanchette, Edam
Junior Team Grooming Champion
Paisley Baron, Harper Wilgenbusch and Claire Cadieux
Bull Pen Alley
Champion Charolais Pen
Cedarlea Farms, Hodgeville, exhibited the Champion Pen of Charolais Bulls with two sired by LAE Troubadour 231K and one by Cedarlea Badlands 25L. The pen had an average weight of 1184 lb, with an average age of 316 days and an average WPDA of 3.74.
McAvoy Charolais, Arelee, exhibited the Reserve Champion Charolais Pen with two sired by CKE Havoc 15K and one by Turnbull’s Levi 89L. The pen had an average weight of 1191 lb, with an average of 329 days and an average WPDA of 3.62.
SVY DARLIN 410M (CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET), Serhienko Cattle Co., Maymont and Jackson Corner Caledonia, ON & Team Nostadt, Maidstone, ON
Saskatchewan Charolais Association Breeder of the Year
Deb Oram (left) and Dale Weinbender presented Cam and Kerrie Sparrow, of CK Sparrow Farms, Vanscoy, with the Saskatchewan Charolais Association Breeder of the Year award.
Saskatchewan Charolais Association Commercial Breeder of the Year
The SCA Commercial Breeder of the Year Award was presented to the Patzer family of Patzer Ranch Ltd., Waldeck.
Saskatchewan Charolais Association Honour Scoll Recipient
Murray & Nicole Blake, of Wood River Charolais, McCord, were inducted to the SCA Honour Scroll. The presentaion was made by Dale Weinbender.
Herdsman Award
Temple Farms, Carrot River Saskatchewan Charolais Association Scholarship
Morgan Debenham,Kennedy, SK received a $1000 SCA Scholarship from Dale Weinbender.
Canadian Charolais Association Scholarship
Payton Caldwell, Weyburn, SK, received the Dale Norheim Scholarship of $1500 from Darwin Rosso (left), Lee Norheim and Craig Scott (right).
The way Canadians feel about beef matters – it influences what they buy at the grocery store, what they talk about with their peers, what they share on social media and even the policies that shape agriculture. For beef producers, this isn’t just background noise; it’s a real factor that affects demand, market opportunities and the future of the industry. The good news is that Canadian beef has a positive story, and the message is being received. The latest consumer research shows a strong majority of Canadians have positive perceptions about beef farmers and ranchers and feel that beef is a healthy and sustainable food choice.
Each year, consumer research is conducted by Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE) - a check-off funded program that works to build public trust in the way Canadian beef cattle are raised. In 2025, perceptions were highly favourable and saw large increases across the country, especially in some key target demographics.
Beef as a food
Confidence in Canadian beef as a safe (90% agree) and healthy (86% agree) food is exceptional and remains strong year after year among all demographics. Beef is ranked as the second most nutritious protein, just behind chicken; however, younger Canadians (18-29 years old) rank beef as the most nutritious protein. The youngest surveyed demographic, along with 30–44-yearolds, have an increased desire to eat more beef, while older Canadians are content with the amount they eat now.
Beef Farmers and Ranchers and Animal Welfare
As usual, a large majority of Canadians have positive perceptions
How Canadians Feel About Beef
Lynsay Beavers, Stakeholder Engagement Specialist
(increases from 2023-2025 seen in green)
of beef farmers and ranchers (70%).
Of those that don’t fall into the positive category, 25% rate themselves as ‘neutral’ and only a very small percentage (5%) express negative perceptions. When it comes to how Canadians feel about beef cattle welfare, 79% rate the beef industry as humanely treating their animals – another category that has been on the rise and saw 5% growth in the last year.
Environmental Sustainability
One of the most impressive increases seen over the past two years is the number of Canadians who agree that beef is an environmentally friendly food choice. From 2023 to 2025, this metric saw a 14% jump, with 74% now in agreement. Further adding to positive views of beef’s role in environmental sustainability are 80% of Canadians who rate the beef industry as good stewards of the land
and water, and 79% of Canadians who say the industry is making a sincere effort to limit its environmental impact.
What is especially encouraging about questions related to the beef sector’s sustainability is who is driving the change. While perceptions generally rise with age, most increases in these perceptions over the past few years come from younger Canadians and urban residents – key target audiences for PSE’s proactive content and campaigns.
Trust and Pride in Canadian Beef
Over the past year, there has been a surge in pride for all things Canadian and with beef, there is no exception. While beef supply has been tight and retail cost has been high, demand has remained strong, and perceptions have grown remarkably high for Canadian beef and the people who raise it.
PERCENTAGE OF CANADIANS WHO AGREE BEEF IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FOOD
The Tupling Family of Rollin’ Acres Charolais –Building Community, Raising the Next Generation, and Finding Balance
BY HEATHER COUGHLIN
If you ask Chester Tupling what he values most, he won’t hesitate: family, community, cattle, and work-life balance. Those four themes run through every chapter of the Tupling family story — from their roots on the farm in Honeywood, Ontario, to show rings, ice rinks
The beginnings of Rollin Acres Charolais were anything but conventional. Long before purebreds, show strings, and bull sales, the farm was a modest dairy operation run by Chester and Michael Tupling’s parents.
“It was an older dairy setup,” Chester recalls. “My brother and I helped, but it wasn’t something either of us enjoyed.” Sensing that the next generation wasn’t going to take to milking cows, his parents purchased a full French Charolais bull from Chester Patton. For the last two years of the dairy enterprise, all of the Holstein cows were bred Charolais, and the resulting crossbred females became the foundation of a commercial beef herd.
That early cow herd sparked something deeper for the two brothers. They liked the beef cattle business and showing and by1995, they began moving into purebred Charolais.
A semester-long high school co-op placed Chester at Patton Charolais, where hands-on learning, mentorship, and a new appreciation for breeding direction helped shape the Rollin Acres program. “There were years of knowledge there,” he says. “I left with a start I’ll always be grateful for.”
From there, the purebred herd began to take shape, with the purchase of a few heifer calves and bred heifers each year. Full French genetics became the backbone of the program—a preference that remains today—even as they have blended in some polled influence for show ring competitiveness. “The base of our herd is still full French,” he explains. “Our bull customers like the full French and full French influence and we make sure we have those.”
Community
Long before Chester and Karla were married in 2004 or had children of their own, they were already giving back to the community. Chester, his brother Mike, and friend Colin Montroy first began coaching what is now known as U18 hockey in the mid-1990s, even reaching the Ontario finals.
When Karla entered the picture, she brought her own deep love of skating. A figure skating coach in a neighbouring town, she was eventually convinced to bring her talents home to Honeywood. “She was so excited to teach our own kids how to skate through the CanSkate program,” Chester says. “She’s a much better skater than I am — she got them off to a great start.”
Parenthood brought the Tuplings into a new phase of community involvement. Chester shifted from coaching 19-year-olds to coaching four-year-olds — “a bit of a swing,” he jokes — and has coached son Griffin through most of his hockey career. With Griffin now nearing the
end of his minor hockey years, that time feels even more precious. “It’s been quite a ride,” he states.
“You think those early days are the ones you can’t miss,” Chester reflects. “But then suddenly you’re at the end, and you realize these are the moments you really don’t want to miss.”
Both Chester and Karla have become pillars of Honeywood Minor Hockey and the local figure skating club, serving on boards, fundraising, organizing, and helping wherever needed.
The Hockeyville Journey
One of the greatest community highlights came when Honeywood entered the Kraft Hockeyville challenge in 2025. Chester was president of the Honeywood Minor Hockey Association at the time. The experience showed just how far community roots run, how powerful the ‘cattle family’ can be when it rallies, and the overwhelming power of social media.
“We thought maybe we could make top 20,” Chester says, “but then you start seeing people share their stories, you start getting messages from cattle friends from Saskatchewan, Iowa, New Brunswick… and you realize maybe we can do this.”
Honeywood made the national top three — a moment of pride that Chester says brought the entire community together in a way many had never experienced.
Summer Means Baseball
When the ice comes out, the Tuplings simply move to the diamond.
Neither Chester nor Karla played much baseball growing up, but their boys fell in love with the sport early. What started in nearby Mansfield’s vibrant minor ball association has grown into a full summer rhythm of competitive baseball in both Mansfield and Barrie. Chester now coaches, and Karla serves on the executive and manages the team.
They joke that cattle and baseball now share equally in their summers: “When we’re not showing cattle, we’re playing ball — and when we’re not playing ball, we’re showing cattle.”
Resilience Through Loss and Rebuilding
The story of Rollin Acres is as much about resilience as it is about cattle. In 2010, tragedy struck with the sudden loss of Michael in a farm accident—an event that shook the family to its core. But they pressed on, strengthened by determination and a commitment to the work they had begun together.
Then, just two years later, came a devastating barn fire. “It was a bit of a summer of hell,” Chester says honestly, adding that “As heartbreaking as that was, it forced us to build a much more user-friendly facility.”
That facility—modern, efficient, and designed so one person can manage a cow herd alone—became a turning point. “It’s low stress for the cattle and low stress for the people,” he says. “I give that barn a lot of credit for why my boys love the cattle business today.”
It also allows both Chester and Karla to keep their full-time jobs off farm while still maintaining the cattle operation and having time for family and sports.
We’re very grateful to have that facility.”
The Herd and the Land Base
Today, Rollin Acres runs a strong purebred Charolais herd alongside a commercial program of roughly 100 Red Angus–Simmental cross cows. Those commercial cows calve in early April and are bred exclusively to full French–influenced Charolais bulls—mostly horned.
“Those Red Angus-influenced cows take the horns off,” he says. “Last year, out of more than 80 calves from horned bulls, we dehorned about eight.” It’s a practical demonstration for their bull customers: horned bulls can work very effectively in crossbred programs when the maternal base is right.
The commercial calves are weaned straight off the cow and marketed every fall through the Keady Charolaisinfluenced pre-sort sale, offering a second, lowermaintenance calving window that complements the purebred schedule.
Rollin Acres itself spans 200 owned acres with another
1,000 rented for pasture, hay, and crop production. The family grows their own forages—corn silage, peas, oats, and barley under-seeded to hay—and purchases creep feed, pellets for the bulls, and minerals as needed.
Bull Sale and Breed Leadership
Rollin Acres also plays a significant role in Ontario’s Charolais marketing landscape. Their own annual bull sale—launched in 2011—is held the third Saturday in March in Hanover. “It’s something we enjoy,” he says. “The repeat customers and friendships have been incredible.”
They were also one of the early consignors to the Uppin the Ante Female Sale, now one of the longestrunning Charolais female sales in Canada. Chester has chaired the sale for several years running. “It’s a great group of people selling high-end females every fall,” he says with pride.
Today, Rollin Acres runs a strong purebred Charolais herd alongside a commercial program of roughly 100 Red Angus–Simmental cross cows.
Champion Breeder's Herd 2025 Royal Winter Fair
The Next Generation: Bennett and Griffin
For all the milestones and challenges, nothing brings more pride today than seeing Bennett and Griffin step into the Charolais world with enthusiasm of their own. The boys now play a major role on the farm. At 13 and 17, they help with chores, move cattle, drive equipment, and cut and rake hay.
“It’s amazing how much you can get done when you’ve got all that help around,” Chester smiles.
Despite their different personalities, each brings something unique to the operation. “They’re wired very differently,” their dad laughs.
Both boys compete in the show ring, and both are active in CCYA.
While Chester attended only one CCYA conference himself — due to a late start in his 4-H years — he notes the experience leaves a mark. The friendships built through cattle shows, youth events, and farm families across the country have shaped their life in ways he didn’t expect.
Finding Balance
If there’s one thing Chester hopes others take away from their story, it’s this: figure out the balance.
The Tuplings have learned the value of hiring help when needed — something many farm families struggle to accept.
“You can only do so much and still have a life,” Chester says. “Sometimes hiring help is what allows you to go watch your kids show cattle or play sports. Those moments matter.”
The work will always be there, he says. “We had to learn that the hard way. But once we figured out how to make family first — and found things we all love doing together — we’ve had a lot of fun.”
Whether it’s on the farm, in the show ring, at the rink, or on the ball field, the Tupling family moves as a team — building community, raising cattle, and embracing every moment along the way.
December 11
King Ranch Full French Charolais Bull Sale, DLMS Farm Gate Timed Online, Dapp, AB
December 12
Alberta Charolais Association AGM, 2 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 12
Alberta Select Single Bull Show, 4 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 12
Coyote Flats Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Coaldale, AB
December 13
Alberta Select Pair of Bulls Show, 9:30 am, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 13
Alberta Select Female Sale, 1:30 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 15
Diamond R Stock Farm 3rd Annual Select Bull & Female Sale, 4 pm, Wawota, SK, Drop In Center
December 16
Hunter Charolais Female Production Sale, at the farm, Roblin, MB
December 17
Steppler Farms Female Sale, Miami, MB
December 18
White Lights Charolais Sale, 7 pm, Olds, AB Calouri Building
December 20
Transcon’s White Gold Charolais Sale, Red Deer, AB
December 21
Superstar Charolais Sale, Saskatoon, SK
December 22
Transcon’s National Trust-On Ice Sale, Transcon Online
December 30
Premier & Guests Falls View Production Sale, Toronto, ON
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January 31
M.C Quantock Bull Sale, 12 noon, Lloydminster (SK) Exhibition Grounds
February 1
Calendar of Events
Triple C Charolais Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Ashern, MB
February 1
Howe Coulee Charolais Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Moose Jaw, SK
February 6
Wirstuk Farming & Ranching Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Cutknife, SK
February 7
Hill 70 Quantock Bull Sale, 12 noon, at the ranch, Lloydminster, AB February 7
MJT Cattle Co. Ltd. 32nd Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the ranch, Edgerton, AB
February 9
Valley’s End Charolais Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Bridgeford, SK
February 11
Steppler Farms 15th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Miami, MB
February 12
KG/Springside Bulls For Every Budget
Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Stettler, AB
February 13
Anchor D Ranch Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Rimbey, AB
February 14
St. Martin Test Sale, Saint-Martin de Beauce, QC
February 14
Ross Lake Charolais Private Treaty Bull Sale, Stettler, AB
February 14
Denbie Ranch with Guests Myhre Land & Cattle & Bar J Charolais Sale, 2 pm, Ste. Rose (MB) Auction Mart
February 14
February Freeze All Breeds Frozen Genetics Sale, Online
February 17
Rawe Ranches 43rd Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Strome, AB
February 18
McLeod Livestock & Triple M Farms Bull Sale, 1 pm, Cow Palace, Olds, AB
February 19
Prairie Cove Charolais Bull & Select Female Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Bashaw, AB
February 21
P&H Ranching Co. & Gallelli
Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail, AB, Auction Mart
February 22
McKeary Charolais & Diamond L Ranch Tradition Bull Sale, 4 pm, Compeer, AB, Community Hall
February 22
Rosedale Farms & Roselea Cattle Bull Sale, North Central Livestock Exchange, Clyde, AB February 23
Mallory’s Charolais Bull Sale, DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction, Westlock, AB February 24
Acadia Colony Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Dry Land Trading Corp. Veteran, AB February 24
Mallory’s Charolais Bull Sale, DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction, Westlock, AB February 25
Beck Farms & McCoy Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Milestone, SK February 27
HEJ Charolais 21st Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Innisfail, AB February 28
Quebec Select Bull Sale, at Ferme Claude Lemay, Shawinigan, QC February 28
Pure Production Charolais Sale, 1 pm, Hoards Station, Campbellford, ON February 28
Kay-R Land & Cattle Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Waskatenau, AB February 28
Prouse Ranch 6th Annual Bull Sale, at the farm, Invermay, SK March 1
Legacy Charolais 9th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Botha, AB March 2
Parsons Cattle Company Bull Sale, 6 pm, VJV Auction Mart, Ponoka, AB March 2
Beechinor Bros. Simmentals & Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Bentley, AB
March 2
KSL Simmental & Charolais 8th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Beaverlodge, AB
March 3
Johnson Ranching Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Amisk, AB
March 4
Twin Anchor Charolais Bull Sale, 6 pm, Holloway Sale Barn, Castor, AB
March 4
Pine Bluff Charolais & Fern Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Farm Gate Timed Online, Love, SK
March 5
Nahachewsky Charolais Bull Sale, Farm Gate Timed Online, Norquay, SK
March 6
Nish Charolais 20th Annual Bull Sale, 6 pm, Perlich Bros. Auction Mart, Lethbridge, AB
March 6
Future Farms & Charworth Charolais Select Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail, AB, Auction Mart
March 6
Meridian Agriculture Co. Ltd Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Acadia Valley, AB
March 6
Northern Classic Charolais & Simmental Sale, 1 pm, Evergreen Park, Grand Prairie, AB
March 7
Turnbull Charolais 6th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Pincher Creek, AB
March 7
Ferme Louber Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Ste-Marie de Beauce, QC
March 7
DanG & Friends Charolais Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Colborne, ON March 7
Phillips Farms Charolais Open House & Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Estevan, SK
March 8
Southland Charolais & Angus Bull Sale, 1 pm, Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, SK
March 9
Palmer Charolais 15th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Bladworth, SK
March 10
Desertland Cattle Charolais Bull Sale, 5 pm, at the ranch, Sedalia, AB
March 10
Harvie Ranching Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Olds, AB
March 10
Ron-Way Charolais & Friends Bull Sale, Renfrew Pontiac Livestock Facility, Cobden, ON March 11
Sweetwater Ranch Bull Sale, Taber Ag Plex, Taber, AB
March 12
Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle Bull Sale, Farmgate Timed Online Auction, at the farm, Yellow Creek, SK
March 13
CK Sparrow Farms Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Vanscoy, SK
March 14
Transcon’s Red Deer County Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail (AB), Auction Mart
March 14
Blackbern/Whitewater 15th Annual Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, Renfrew Pontiac Livestock Facility, Cobden, ON
March 14
Oakstone Land & Cattle Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Bawlf, AB
March 14
Continental Connection Bull Sale, Pinnacle View Farms, Quesnel, BC
March 14
Horseshoe E Charolais 28th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Kenaston, SK
March 16
Simple as Black & White Bull Sale, 1 pm, Medicine Hat, AB Feeding Company
March 16
TRI-N Charolais Ltd 11th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Lenore, MB
March 18
Cedarlea Farms Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Hodgeville, SK
March 18
Saddleridge Charolais Bull Sale, Bow Slope Shipping, Brooks, AB
March 19
Footprint Farms Bull Sale, 3:30 pm, at the ranch, Esther, AB
March 19
White Meadow Charolais Bull Sale, Farm Gate Timed Online, Pipestone, MB
March 19
W2 Farms, Blairs West & Copper Kettle Cattle Bull Sale, at the farm, Drake, SK
March 20
Scott Stock Farm 13th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Crossfield, AB
March 20
High Bluff Stock Farm Bull & Female Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Inglis, MB
March 20
Stephen Charolais & Bar H Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Whitewood, SK
Auction Mart
March 20
Blue Moon Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Beiseker, AB
March 21
Rollin’ Acres/Whiskey Hollow & Guests 15th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON
March 21
Balamore Farm Ltd. 14th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Great Village, NS
March 21
Lazy S Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, VJV Auction Mart, Dawson Creek, BC
March 21
K-Cow Ranch Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Elk Point, AB
March 21
Pleasant Dawn Charolais 25th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Oak Lake, MB
March 21
Sliding Hills Charolais 20th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Canora, SK
March 21
Spiritwood Bull Sale, Spiritwood (SK), Auction Mart
March 22
Select Genetics 20th Annual Bull Sale, 1:00pm, Forsyth Ranch, Herbert, SK
March 23
Highway 21 Group & Brayshar Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Hanna, AB
March 23
Diamond W 24th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, JTM Livestock, Minitonas, MB
March 24
Poplar Bluff Stock Farm with Eureka Valley 10th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Chauvin, AB
March 25
HTA Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Rivers, MB
March 26
Elder Charolais Farms 16th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Coronach, SK
March 26
C2 Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, La Riviere, MB
March 27
McTavish Farms 15th Annual Bull sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Moosomin, SK
March 28
Cornerview Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Cobden, ON
March 28
Lazy S Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 6 pm, VJV Auction, Rimbey, AB
March 28
Limestone Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Clinton, BC Rodeo Grounds
March 28
Dry Creek Ranch Bull Power Sale, Dawson Creek, BC
March 28
Heart of the Peace 6th Annual Bull Sale, DLMS Farm Gate Timed Online
March 28
Tee M Jay Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Ashern, MB Auction Mart
March 28
Borderland Cattle Company Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Rockglen, SK
March 28
McAvoy Charolais Bull & Open Heifer Sale, 1:30 pm, Saskatoon, SK, Livestock Sales
March 29
Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, Heartland Livestock, Yorkton, SK
March 30
Prairie Lands Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail, AB, Auction Mart
March 31
White Lake Colony Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Balog Auctions, Lethbridge, AB
March 31
Top Cut 36th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, Stockman’s Weigh Co., Mankota, SK
Charmark Ranches Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Gem, AB
April 1
White Cap/Rosso Charolais & Howe
Red Angus Bull Sale, 1 pm, at Whitecap Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK
April 2
Daines Cattle & O’Neill Livestock
31st Annual Bull & Female Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail, AB, Auction Mart
April 2
Hunter Charolais 15th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Roblin, MB
April 3
McCaffrey Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Edam, SK
April 4
Saunders Charolais 21st Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Keady, ON, Livestock Market
April 4
Maritime Beef Test Station 52nd Bull & Female Sale, at the test station, Nappan, NS
April 4
Vermillion Group 40th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Lakeview Charolais, Marwayne, AB
April 6
23rd Annual North of the 49th Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Halbrite, SK
April 6
Spirit of the North Bull Sale, 1:00pm, Spiritwood, SK, Auction Mart
April 8
Mutrie Farms Bull Sale, 1:00pm, Candiac, SK, Auction Mart
April 10
June Rose Charolais Bull and Female Sale, 1:00pm, Simpson, SK, Community Hall
April 11
Eastern Select Bull & Female Sale, 1 pm, Hoards Station, Campbellford, ON
April 11
51st Annual Vanderhoof Bull Sale, 1 pm, BC Livestock, Vanderhoof Stock Yards
April 11
Brimner Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Manor, SK
Upcoming Sales
MC QUANTOCK “CANADA’S BULLS” BULL SALE, LLOYDMINSTER, SK - JANUARY 31, 2026
WIRSTUK FARMING & RANCHING 2 YEAR OLD
CHAROLAIS & SIMANGUS BULL SALE
CUTKNIFE, SK - FEBRUARY 6, 2026
STEPPLER FARMS ANNUAL BULL SALE
MIAMI, MB - FEBRUARY 11, 2026
BULLS FOR EVERY BUDGET ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE
STETTLER, AB - FEBRUARY 13, 2026
FEBRUARY FREEZE ALL BREEDS FROZEN GENETICS ONLINE SALE
DLMS.CA - FEBRUARY 14, 2026
SPRINGSIDE CATTLE CO. SPRING STORM
FROZEN GENETICS SALE
DLMS.CA - FEBRUARY 15, 2026
PRAIRIE COVE CHAROLAIS ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE
BASHAW, AB - FEBRUARY 19, 2026
MERIDIAN AG BULL SALE
ACADIA VALLEY, AB - FEBRUARY 26, 2026
HEJ CHAROLAIS BULL SALE
INNISFAIL, AB - FEBRUARY 27, 2026
KAY-R LAND & CATTLE BULL SALE
WASKATENAU, AB - FEBRUARY 28, 2026
SOUTHLAND CHAROLAIS & ANGUS BULL SALE
SWIFT CURRENT, SK - MARCH 6, 2026
THE 2026 BLAIRSWEST BULL SALE
DRAKE, SK - MARCH 19, 2026
BALAMORE FARM LTD.
THICKNESS SELLS BULL SALE
GREAT VILLAGE, NS - MARCH 21, 2026
HIGHWAY 21 GROUP CHAROLAIS, ANGUS & SIMM/ANGUS BULL SALE
HANNA, AB - MARCH 23, 2026
HTA CHAROLAIS ANNUAL BULL SALE
RIVERS, MB - MARCH 25, 2026
C2 CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL ANNUAL BULL SALE
LA RIVERE, MB - MARCH 26, 2026
MCAVOY CHAROLAIS BULL SALE
SASKATOON, SK - MARCH 28, 2026
BEST OF THE BREEDS BULL SALE
YORKTON, SK - MARCH 29, 2026
SPIRIT OF THE NORTH BULL SALE
SPIRITWOOD, SK - APRIL 6, 2026
JUNE ROSE CHAROLAIS BULL & FEMALE SALE
SIMPSON, SK - APRIL 10, 2026
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LOT 11 WADE MEAKIN
LOT 27 MCAVOY CHAROLAIS
LOT 12 ELDER CHAROLAIS
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STETTLER, ALBERTA
2026 CALENDAR
Misty Hills Charolais
Brian Chrisp
Vermillion, Alberta
Ph: (780) 853-3315
JANUARY 2026
About Your 2026 Calendar
The 2026 Charolais Calendar was produced as a joint effort between the Canadian Charolais Youth Association and the Charolais Banner. It features 283 day gestation period dates in each day box (upper right corner), and the different coloured “weeks” coincide with the 21-day heat cycling period.
FEBRUARY 2026
Legacy Charolais Bull Sale, Botha, AB Johnson Ranching Bull Sale, Provost, AB
Southland Charolais & Angus Bull Sale Swift Current, SK
Parsons Cattle Company Bull Sale, Ponoka, AB
Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, Yorkton, SK
Palmer Charolais Bull Sale, Bladworth, SK
Desertland Cattle Charolais Bull Sale, Sedalia, AB Harvie Ranching Bull Sale, Olds, AB
Pine Bluff Charolais & Fern Creek Simmental Online Bull Sale, Love, SK Twin Anchor Charolais Bull Sale, Castor
Simple as Black & White Bull Sale, Medicine Hat, AB TRI-N Charolais Bull Sale, Lenore, MB
Saddleridge Charolais with Kaiser Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Brooks, AB Cedarlea Farms Bull Sale, Hodgeville, SK
Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle Online Bull Sale, Yellow Creek, SK
Future Farms & Charworth Charolais Select Charolais Bull Sale, Innisfail, AB Nish Charolais Bull Sale, Lethbridge, AB Northern Classic Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Grand Prairie, AB
Phillips Farms Private Treaty Bull Sale, Estevan, SK Turnbull Charolais & Guests Bull Sale, Pincher Creek, AB Ferme Louber Bull Sale, Ste-Marie de Beauce, QC
Highway 21 & Brayshar Charolais Bull Sale, Hanna, AB
Diamond W Charolais & Angus Bull Sale, Minitonas, MB
Poplar Bluff Stock Farm Bull Sale, Chauvin, AB HTA Charolais Bull Sale, Rivers, MB
Footprint Farms Bull Sale, Esther, AB White Meadow Charolais Online Bull Sale, Pipestone, MB W2 Farms Bull Sale, Drake, SK
Scott Stock Farm Bull Sale, Crossfield, AB Blue Moon Cattle Co., Bull Sale, Beiseker, AB Stephen & Bar H Charolais Bull Sale, Whitewood, SK
High Bluff Stock Farm Bull & Female Sale, Inglis, MB
Select Genetics Bull Sale, Herbert, SK Horseshoe E Charolais Bull Sale, Kenaston, SK Blackbern Farm & WhiteWater Livestock Charolais Bull Sale, Cobden, ON Transcon’s Red Deer County Bull Sale, Innisfail, AB
Elder Charolais Farms Bull Sale, Coronach, SK C2 Charolais Bull Sale, La Riviere, MB McTavish Charolais Bull Sale Moosomin, SK
Bull Sale, Elk Point, AB Hopewell Charolais Bull Sale, Spiritwood, SK Rollin’ Acres/Whiskey Hollow & Guests Bull Sale, Hanover, ON Sliding Hills Charolais Bull Sale, Canora, SK Pleasant Dawn Charolais Bull Sale, Oak Lake, MB
Lazy S Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Rimbey, AB McAvoy Charolais Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK Borderland Cattle Company Bull Sale, Rockglen, SK
White Lake Colony Bull Sale, Lethbridge, AB Prairie Distinction Charolais Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB Wood River Charolais & Blake’s Red Angus Top Cut Bull Sale, Mankota, SK
