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As I sit down and try to think of what kind of random wisdom to write, the first thing that comes to my mind is ‘WOW.’ What a great time to be in the cattle business. It is almost hard to believe how fast things can change in the world we live in. In some classes of calves, prices are averaging $1,200 more per head over last year. I flipped back to last year’s Fall Connection and read Helge’s opening statement. “The biggest question in most livestock producers’ minds in North America is how long will this strong market last?’’ This question is still on the minds of everyone a year later, and prices are even higher.
Don’t we all wish we had a crystal ball to know what’s coming? Or maybe it’s better we don’t know. I honestly personally feel we are in for a stretch of good times. I am not suggesting that a person leverage themselves into a bad situation they can’t get out of. I am thinking more along the lines that if you have some extra feed and can handle
a few more head. Take the risk. With the strong cull cow and bull market, now would be a great time to improve the herd and get rid of those cows that do not give you much of a return on your bottom line.
Speaking of feed. It seems the rainfall was varied across Canada, with some areas hardly getting enough feed or having to silage almost every acre to fill the pit, and some areas have had their best hay/ silage growing season in years. I feel for the producers who have gotten the herd to where they want it, and do not have enough grass or could not put up enough feed for the winter. It sounds like most areas are having great harvest weather and are happy with the yields. Don’t get me wrong, we could really use a good shot of rain. With the low feed grain prices and high calf prices. Does it pay to keep the calves and put some more weight on them, or is it better to just maybe move them right off the cow? So many questions, not so many answers. I do believe every one of you must do what is best for you and your family.
Ranch Review
Robbie Chomik
We have talked about this before. When does the herd rebuilding start? With the current calf price, I know ranchers who will not retain a heifer; every calf will get on the big truck this fall. In return, this should realistically create a strong demand for replacement heifers this spring.
In this issue, you will come across a story on a well-respected cattleman and great person, Scott Anderson, and his bred heifer program that is well sought after across this nation. You will also see a nice lineup of Charolais winnings from 4-H shows and Junior shows across Canada. Thank you to everyone who submitted. It is a strong representation of what the breed has to offer, and thank you to those who continue to put the effort into showcasing Charolais cattle to the consumers.
As always check out our website www.charolaisbanner.com for an extensive list of fall female and bull sales and to view catalogues. Remember, if Justin Harcourt or I can be of any assistance, please give us a call.
Have a great day
Robbie
Johnson Ranching, AB Canadian Sires, AB Snake Valley Farm Ltd., AB Terry Sliworsky, MB
DanG Charolais, ON Cedarlea Farms
Highway 21 Feeders Ltd., AB Dogpatch Acres
June Rose Charolais
Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle
Doll Charolais, ND
Jeff Romans, OR
Palmer Charolais (2)
Parsons Cattle Co., AB
Erixon Charolais, MB
Brandon Goodsman
Stone Creek Farms, AB
Jay Dawn Farms, AB Brimner Cattle Co. Jones Charolais
Destiny Cattle Co., MB
Vee R Bar Charolais
Flying H Enterprises (2)
Auvergne Wise Pasture Inc. (2)
Little Valley View Ranch, AB
North of 50 Charolais, MB
Blackbern Farm, ON
Breed Creek Ranch Inc, SK (2)
Pleasant View Farms, AB
Jerrad Schollar (3)
Rod Logan, AB (2)
Brevig Charolais, MT
Hawkins Brothers (2)
Hoium Bros. Livestock Corp
David Warren
Lohse Farm & Ranch Ltd
Kurtis Bartlett
Keith Domes
Brad & Sheryl Cairns
Justin Noll
7-Livestock
Culbert Farm
Brian & Marilyn Tessier
Blaine Brokenshire
Still Hill Land & Cattle Co
Buckler Acres
Pam Krusky
Alors que je réfléchis à la sagesse à écrire, la première chose qui me vient à l’esprit est « Wow !Quelle belle temps pour travailler dans le secteur bovin !
Il est difficile de croire à quelle vitesse les choses peuvent évoluer dans le monde dans lequel nous vivons. Dans certaines catégories de veaux, les prix sont en moyenne supérieurs de 1,200 $ par tête à ceux de l’année dernière. Je suis retourné à la revue Connexion d’automne de l’an dernier et j’ai lu la déclaration d’ouverture de Helge. La plus grande question que se posent la plupart des éleveurs de bovins en Amérique du Nord est de savoir combien de temps ce marché vigoureux va durer. Un an plus tard, cette question est toujours présente dans l’esprit de tous, et les prix sont encore plus élevés.
Ne souhaiterions-nous pas tous avoir une boule de cristal pour prédire l’avenir? Ou peutêtre vaut-il mieux ne pas le savoir. Personnellement, je crois sincèrement que nous sommes dans une période de bons moments. Je ne dis pas qu’il faut s’exposer à une situation difficile dont on ne peut pas se sortir. Je pense plutôt que si vous avez des réserves de fourrage
Les affaires au ranch
Robbie Chomik
et que vous pouvez gérer quelques têtes de plus, prenez le risque. Avec la vigueur des vaches de réforme et le marché haussier, le moment est idéal pour améliorer le troupeau et se débarrasser des vaches qui ne vous rapportent pas grand-chose. Parlons d’alimentation. Il semble que les précipitations aient été variables au Canada, certaines régions ayant à peine assez de fourrage ou ayant dû ensiler presque chaque acre pour remplir le hangar, et d’autres ayant connu leur meilleure saison de croissance du foin et de l’ensilage depuis des années. J’ai de la compassion pour les producteurs. Ceux qui ont amené leur troupeau là où ils le souhaitaient, mais qui manquent de foin ou n’ont pas pu produire suffisamment de fourrage pour l’hiver. Il semble que la plupart des régions bénéficient d’excellentes conditions météorologiques pour les récoltes et soient satisfaites des rendements. Ne vous méprenez pas, une bonne pluie serait vraiment la bienvenue. Avec les bas prix des céréales fourragères et les prix élevés des veaux, est-il rentable de garder les veaux et de les faire grossir, ou vaut-il mieux les retirer directement de la mère? Tellement de questions, peu de réponses. Je crois que chacun d’entre vous doit faire ce qui est le mieux pour eux et leur famille. On en a déjà parlé. Quand
commencera la reconstitution du troupeau? Avec le prix actuel des veaux, je connais des éleveurs qui ne garderont pas de génisse; chaque veau sera mis à la porte cet automne. En contrepartie, cela devrait probablement créer une forte demande de génisses de remplacement ce printemps.
Dans ce numéro, vous découvrirez un article sur un éleveur de bétail respecté et une personne remarquable, Scott Anderson, et son programme de génisses reproductrices, très recherché dans la nation entière. Vous découvrirez également une belle sélection de prix Charolais lors d’expositions 4-H et d’expositions juniors partout au Canada. Merci à tous les participants. C’est une excellente représentation de ce que la race a à offrir, et merci à ceux qui continuent de s’investir pour mettre en valeur les bovins Charolais auprès des consommateurs.
Comme toujours, consultez notre site web www.charolaisbanner. com pour une liste complète des ventes d’automne de femelles et de taureaux et pour consulter tous les catalogues disponibles. N’oubliez pas: si Justin Harcourt ou moi-même pouvons vous être utiles, n’hésitez pas à nous appeler.
Bonne journée ! Robbie
THANK YOU
Thank you to these outstanding cattle producers for your purchases at our 9th Annual Bull Sale:
Mervin & Lisa Walz*
George Poruchnek
Mathieu Farms Ltd
Wanda Snobelen
Les & Lisa Cook
C7C Ltd
Myron Fawcett Holdings Inc
Kevin Stienhubel
2025 Buyers
Steinhubel Farm Partnership
Craig & Daniel Brown
Leggett Farms Ltd
Mark Headrick
Kenny Sidener
Jackson Bros
Franz Nauenburg
Fred Mason
Dustin Rissling Bar Over EE
Brendan & Rheann Alm
Brian Beatty
Wright Farms* Ponderosa Land & Cattle Corp
We appreciate everyone who bid, bought, and believes in our program! Watch for details about our upcoming 10th Annual Sale in March of 2026
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President: MIKE PANASIUK, Airdrie
Secretary: Jamie Ehret, Hilda SASKATCHEWAN
President: DALE WEINBENDER, Canora Secretary: Sarah Hordos, Raymore MANITOBA
President: OWEN SELLMAN, McCreary
Secretary: Rae Trimble, Portage la Prairie ONTARIO
President: KURTIS BLACK, Haley Station Secretary: Ashley Baker, Hastings QUEBEC
President: MARK FROST, Kingsey Falls Secretary: Chantal Raymond, Sainte-Eulalie MARITIMES
President: BRETT FRANCIS, Crapaud, PEI
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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 – ext remely 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
New Traits
Sean McGrath
3 – limited interest in calf 4 – no interest in calf (required intervention)
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.
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Douglas Lake Cattle Company
L4L Ranches Ltd.
Lomond Grazing Association
K-Belt Farms
Lippa Land & Cattle
W2 Farms
Conley Ranching
In the Coulee Ranch
Pleasant Dawn Farm
Lively Livestock
JD Ranch
Bar S Ranch
R & R Ranches Ltd.
KPM Farm
Yagos Ranching
Terry & Bertha Yagos
N Over 7 Farms Ltd.
Storm Bartsoff
Echo Springs Ranching
Francis Cyr
Rhodes Farms
MTM Farm & Ranch
Shannon Turnbull
George Smith
Hy Country Ranch
Willow Ridge Farms
Bruce Williams
Brandon Wynder
Spring Creek Co.
Sidney Cook
Wind Valley Ranch
Cardston Cattle Breeders Co-Op
Kiwi Cattle Station
Gary Bolink
Patton Ranches
Flying V Cattle Co.
Bahama Farming Co. Ltd.
Adam & Shannon Schoening
John & Ryan Kroetsch
Ross McCoy Springside Cattle Co.
Einar & Judy Nelson
Steve Rutledge
JL Farm Ltd.
Marry Roelofson
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. 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
Figure 1. Udder Suspension
Teat Size
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Presidént: DALE WEINBENDER, Canora Secretary: Sarah Hordos, Raymore MANITOBA
Presidént: OWEN SELLMAN, McCreary Secretary: Rae Trimble, Portage la Prairie ONTARIO
Presidént: KURTIS BLACK, Haley Station Secretary: Ashley Baker, Hastings QUEBEC
Presidént: MARK FROST, Kingsey Falls Secretary: Chantal Raymond, Sainte-Eulalie MARITIMES
Presidént: BRETT FRANCIS, Crapaud, PEI
Secretary: Nancy Milton, Nine Mile Creek, PEI PERSONNEL
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DE LA CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE
Nouveaux caractères
Sean McGrath
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 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
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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 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
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Figure 1. Suspension du pis
Taille des trayons
CANADIAN
CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18
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.
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.)
Figure 2.
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 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 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.)
Figure 2.
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ANDERSON BRED HEIFERS “PROUDLY BUILDING COW HERDS”
For Scott Anderson, the roots of his program run deep in both family history and the Charolais breed itself. He grew up on a mixed farm just west of Bowden, Alberta, under the banner of Sunset Acres Charolais, and his parents, Gary and Faye’s well-respected purebred herd. Throughout the 1980s, they teamed up with Dick, Robbie, and Doug Moore from Moore Charolais and together the Andersons hosted annual production sales from their quonset on the first Monday in December. Bred cows, bred heifers, yearling bulls, and cow/calf pairs were sold every year at the sale. That joint production sale became synonymous with quality cattle and honest dealing.
Sunset Acres Charolais circa. 1986
“I was only ten or eleven when those sales started,” Scott recalls. “But even then, I just knew cattle would always be a huge part of my life.”
In 1989, Sunset Acres Charolais did indeed go off into the sunset, dispersing their purebred herd at the Red Deer Centrium. It was a big sale, a big moment, and the close of a chapter — but Scott’s journey hadn’t even begun. That same year, he graduated from high school and enrolled in Agriculture Production at Olds College. In 1991, he then returned and began establishing his own farm one mile west of his childhood home and kept cattle a central part of his life’s focus. Over the years, the size of both the grain
and cattle operations grew. This year, he started with 1100 heifers, and the farm seeded 3000 acres of grain. Marriage, raising two boys, coaching minor hockey, and building the farm filled the years that followed. Life moved at a steady pace until 2014, when tragedy reshaped everything. Scott’s wife, Melanie, passed away suddenly, leaving Scott to raise two sons aged 13 and 15 on his own. “Life changed forever overnight,” he reflects quietly. “But we dealt with it as best as we could. I was incredibly proud of how the boys carried on. We chose to find a way to not only move forward, but to excel.”
Even before Melanie’s passing, what would become the Anderson Bred Heifer program was taking shape. For many years, Scott had purchased bred heifers from the Kohut family from Didsbury, who were known for selling top-quality commercial bred heifers. When the Kohuts decided to retire, Scott approached Danny, Mark, and Duane Daines and asked for permission to inherit the Kohut December sale date at the Innisfail Auction Mart. And so, it began. “It was an opportunity,” Scott says. “They had built a reputation for quality, and I wanted to carry that forward — but also make it my own.”
The first sale was modest: 75 mostly red heifers bred Red Angus to calve in February/March.
Auctioneer Jerry Kanewischer with ringmen George P. Anderson and Rod McLeod in the 1982 joint production sale in the Sunset Acre Charolais quonset.
Then, as the years went by, black and tan heifers were added to the program, and the numbers grew. Over time, word was spreading about the quality and consistency of these Anderson heifers. Today, the first Monday in December is firmly established as the Anderson Bred Heifer Sale in Innisfail, drawing commercial and purebred cattlemen from across Western Canada and beyond. This just so happens to be the same day as his parents’ purebred sales years earlier.
He has a neat way of explaining to people where the heifers originate. Often getting questioned as to whether the heifers are home-raised, Scott replies, “They are homeraised by someone. We can’t supply these numbers by raising them all ourselves.” Throughout last fall, Scott
Scott repping the Charolais breed at the Bowden Grandview School Science Fair in Grade 8 (1985)
Scott in the ring with the high selling bull during the 1983 production sale with the sale crew in the background. This picture was taken in the quonset at Sunset Acres Charolais.
Anderson Bred Heifers 12th Annual Sale
Monday, December 1st, 12:00 PM, at Innisfail Auction Market
Approximately 500 head, largely Simmental influenced Red, Black & Tan heifers. Solid coloured & blazed faced packages bred to the finest Red & Black Angus and Charolais heifer bulls in the industry. Numerous sire group options. Something for everyone. Calving dates of January 1-12 and February 1-March 31
personally sourced elite females from 14 different auction markets spanning British Columbia to Saskatchewan, not including private sales and topranked commercial events. Once again, this fall, the Grand Champion pen of commercial heifers from Agribition will sell. The Grand Champion pen of heifers from the Little Royal Heifer Show in Fort Macleod will sell. The Grand Champion heifer from the 2024 Edam Fall Fair will sell. Only the finest heifers get the privilege to be in this program.
One unique hallmark of the sale is that there is no official sale order. “The last group in the ring must be just as good as the first. This program is built on quality. I allowed quantity to happen once I learned how to figure out the quality part.”
A turning point came when Rod McLeod suggested Scott try breeding some of his heifers Charolais with the intent to sell some pairs in their annual bull sale. At the time, it was still unusual. “Not many programs were breeding heifers Charolais,” Scott explains. “It was considered risky, almost taboo.” But the results
“The last group in the ring must be just as good as the first. This program is built on quality. I allowed quantity to happen once I learned how to figure out the quality part.”
2023 Innisfail Auction Mart Anderson Bred Heifer Sale
and the demand have been tremendous. His program today breeds 350 red heifers to Charolais heifer bulls sourced exclusively from the McLeod genetics.
“We don’t have any more trouble calving Charolais than we do with Red or Black Angus,” Scott says. “As long as you pick the right bulls, they work. And the calves — the buckskins—are as marketable as anything in the industry.”
So today, Charolais are at the heart of the Anderson program. Scott has joined the McLeod Livestock & Triple M Farms bull sale in Olds with 45-50 of his young red females and beautiful Charolais calves at side, leading off the annual bull sale. This unbelievable display showcases not only the strength of the Anderson program but also, the ability to use Charolais bulls on heifers.
The program has become very much a hybrid; the heifers are commercial genetics, but the man markets them like a purebred herd and stands behind them as such. Three different sire groups are used: Charolais, Red Angus, and Black Angus. Different calving dates are also part of this well-managed program. “We honestly try to have something to fit everyone’s wants and needs”, Scott mentions.
This year marks the 12th annual Anderson Bred
Heifer Sale. On Monday, December 1st at the Innisfail Auction Mart, another 550 bred heifers will be sold, with demand coming not only from Alberta and Saskatchewan, but also from as far as Ontario, where
Picture of our Anderson Bred Heifer sign, in close proximity to both Sunset Acres & Scotts farm
Anderson females are quietly becoming the backbone of commercial cow herds out east.
Behind the growth of the program is a philosophy Scott refuses to compromise on. “She has to be quiet before I worry about whether or not she’s good. Period. There are too many cattle out there for my customers to have to worry about the wild ones. I’m ruthless when it comes to disposition and to my vet’s opinion on palpation. I end up culling lots of heifers
that make you wince when you see the extraordinary quality of the cull pen. But it’s the way I do it.” That commitment extends to soundness, foot structure, udder quality, and overall balance. These heifers are heavily scrutinized.
Another guiding principle is that none are sold privately, and they all go to the sale ring — not into Scott’s own herd. His 250-head cow/calf operation is made up of the heifers with a stub horn, tipped or
“But I decided that I wanted to try to sell the best commercial bred heifers in North America.”
“Judging keeps your eye tuned,” he says.
“You see what’s out there, how people are breeding, and it makes you better. I absolutely love the challenge.
split ear, or shortened tail. Still top quality, but not up to his standards for taking to the sale. “Early on, I kept the top end for myself,” he says. “But I decided that I wanted to try to sell the best commercial bred heifers in North America, and to do that, I’d have to bring the best to town. It’s that simple.”
The Anderson Bred Heifer motto, Proudly Building Cowherds, is far from just a slogan.
Across the country, producers are building their commercial programs on the back of Anderson females. Scott has traveled to Ontario and stood in pastures where foundation cows trace directly back to his sales. “It makes you proud,” he says. “To know those cattle are working for people, that they’ve built their herds on them, and done so by trusting our program.”
Off the farm and outside of the auction markets, Scott is also a respected cattle judge. Over the years, he’s evaluated 4-H projects, pen shows, and commercial competitions across the prairies. It’s another way of giving back to the industry that shaped him — and of staying sharp. “Judging keeps your eye tuned,” he says. “You see what’s out there, how people are breeding, and it makes you better.
I absolutely love the challenge. I will do everything in my power to make the time to judge a 4-H show or event anywhere if I’m asked.” And he gives back to 4-H in another way, too. For the last 5 years, Scott has sponsored the local 4-H clubs in the areas where he purchases the bulk of his heifers. This spring, he presented nine custom-made “Anderson Bred Heifer” 4-H buckles to the winner of the Grand Champion yearling heifer. “It’s just giving back to a program that gave so much to me. 4-H wasn’t just about showing cattle, but public speaking and life lessons; even those highway cleanups – it moulded me.”
To this day, family remains at the center of it all. Gary and Faye have retired, but still enjoy their time out at the farm. Scott and his partner, Patti, have blended their families, raising four young adults together. His sons remain closely tied to the cattle business, a source of pride and continuity for a man whose own journey began as a boy at his parents’ production sales.
Eli, Scott’s youngest, currently lives at the original Sunset Acres Farmstead with his fiancée, Annika. He works full-time on the farm, with ambitions like those of his fathers. “I’m proud of the legacy that my
Scott presenting a Anderson Bred Heifer 4-H buckle to a Grand Champion
grandparents and Dad have created and look forward to the future of this program,” Eli says. Ethan, his oldest son, sells real estate for Remax in Innisfail and helps out when he can. Presley, Patti’s eldest daughter, is embarking this fall on her Physiotherapy Degree at the University of Winchester in England. Brynn, Patti’s youngest, will graduate next spring with a double major in Water & Land Reclamation from Olds College. She is also the captain of Olds College Broncos Soccer Team.
But that’s far from the end of the family for Scott. The crew that works for him really just works “with him” and has become a huge part. Darryl Dewar comes from Atwood, Ontario has been a fixture for 14 years. He and his wife Lisa and their two kids, Emmett and Kaylee are deeply rooted in the Anderson family and the local community. Levi Hofer
lives in the older house in Scott’s yard and has also spent the past 14 years working beside them. Dean Scheibner from Sundre has spent parts of the last 26 years working alongside. “The truth is that I couldn’t do it without all of them. Unfortunately… I think they know that!” Scott said laughingly.
Scott sums it up, “Every year we strive to make the program better. Even just subtle little changes. We want to be known for selling the best commercialbred heifers in North America. And I acknowledge those are lofty expectations because there are other fantastic programs out there.”
From the Quonset barn of his childhood to a nationally recognized commercial heifer program, Scott Anderson has stayed true to a simple philosophy: build with quality, keep them quiet and always treat people properly.
Eli and his Fiancee, Annika, who currently live at Sunset Acres.
from Left to Right: (Back row is Ethan, Scott, and Eli Anderson) (Front row is Patti Cummins, Brynn Smith and Presley Smith)
Ethan Anderson with a REMAX sale sign
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Castration Pros and Cons and Techniques of Doing Older Bulls
By Roy Lewis, DVM
This is an article that commercial cattlemen and purebred alike will utilize, because, in cattle production, there will always be cattle to castrate in one form or another. Castration of bull calves is one elective procedure that we perform ourselves or with our veterinarian, which poses some risk. There are also animal welfare concerns, and when NSAIDs should be used. There is encouragement and documentation to go with the fact that the younger the age of castration, the less the stress, so in practice, with the commercial cattle operation, either banding the calves right at birth or castration with a band when a bit older, or knife castration is the preferred method. Burdizzoes are rarely used anymore, and there are many disadvantages to using burdizzoes. The only issue with banding is the percentage where one testicle is left retained, which is a huge complication in modern-day feedlots, where they are checked and found. I have done an article on the proverbial belly nuts in the past, but they require a trained technique, and there are ways to get them out in a safe manner for the castrator.
Here, I want to compare the various techniques with their pros and cons when dealing with older bull calves. This we primarily see in purebred herds when bull calves are culled at varying times in their age/growth phases. This is often at weaning time or after they have been on feed, and because of less growth, temperament, scrotal size, conformation, lameness, or a multitude of reasons, the owner
knows they will not make a breeding bull. With most purebred breeders, between 25%-35 % of the bulls would be culled. So, what castration technique is the best for these larger calves, many of which have good testicle development and are 6 months upwards of eleven months of age? Older bulls culled after semen checking time are generally culled intact to local markets, as the stress and risk for bulls this old is substantial. Also, the cattle market is very good these days, so letting someone else take the risk of castration is a good idea. The large callicrate bands can be used, and there is no question that producers can be trained well in their usage. You will not have any blood loss with this method. It is also a bit quicker than surgical castration, and there are no open wounds. The negatives are the cost of the bands; the tetanus vaccine absolutely has to be given prior to and at the time of banding if no previous tetanus vaccine was given. Often, producers these days are combining their blackleg vaccines with histophilus somnus, and with this combination, no tetanus is included in the vaccine. The one thing tetanus is super prevalent with is banding calves, and cases usually become clinical just as the scrotum is sloughing off. They have always been fatal in my experience. There is often quite an odor from the large testicled bulls as this sloughing off of the scrotum happens. One often uses NSAIDs at the time of banding as per the Beef Code of Practice recommendations. The beef code simply states that competent personnel are required to do the procedure in consultation with their
veterinarian. Use painkillers if bulls are over six months of age. Now, virtually all calves that are castrated greater than a few days of age are given painkillers, and the painkiller Oral meloxicam is on the label for castration. To me, the NSAID you give is based on your preference.
Larger and older bull calves’ techniques vary from knife castration and “Pulling the vessels. This allows them to snap back and contract down. Some veterinarians will tie the vas deferens and the vessels in a knot similar to the way they do tom cats at the clinic. Others use emasculators or clamp and tie the vessels. Either a scalpel or a Newberry knife. All these methods require skill on the part of the operator, and still, blood loss can occur, so get large scrotums full of blood, and occasionally, a calf can bleed to death. These cases are hard to take on an elective procedure on a perfectly happy animal, resulting in death. Some veterinarians use an epidural or block the cord with lidocaine to take away further pain. I don’t think antibiotics are necessary if the job is done properly; it is the NSAIDs that are the mandatory treatment.
A surgical technique that eliminates the worry of bleeding involves using the “Stone Henderson castration tool. This simply clamps onto the vessels and cord, in which just the scrotal skin is cut into. In the veterinary field, we call this a closed castration. The instrument is put on a drill, and it twists off the cord until it breaks. There is very little bleeding with this technique, and swelling is reduced. One has to watch when twisting off the cord; one doesn’t ..continued on page 54
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wrap scrotal hair up the cord and end up with an infection. If anyone has an interest in this technique, look up “stone Henderson castration tool” on the Internet, and the videos will come up. An experienced person could even use a combination of a pulling technique on the smaller bull calves and the twisting off technique on the bigger bulls.
Now the medium-sized bands that will castrate up to a 700-pound bull calf have lidocaine impregnated in them, which takes away pain for a considerable period of time. They may be the castration method of choice going forward. Blood loss is eliminated, and pain is dealt with right up front. Again, the
quicker we make up the decision to castrate, the better. Some purebred breeders even use the small rings on newborn bulls if conformation, birthweight, or other things are an issue, so the castration is done right away. By the way, the small castration rings for newborns are even available with lidocaine. I feel it is a good investment for a young calf to remove pain from castration. They may become an industry standard over time.
Castration is always stressful, so again, the younger the better. Unless raising no-hormone-added beef, castration time is also the perfect opportunity to implant, as they get better gains when the lost hormones from castration are replaced. There
are even implants for the very young calves, and castration is the ideal time to use them. I realize producers at home are where the majority of commercial calves are castrated, and then lots are done in the feedlots that purchase young bulls or get the belly nut calves, etc. The purebred producers end up with them in various stages of their growth and age, and this is where a protocol that works for them must be developed. A lot of veterinarians don’t do surgical castrations very often, so that skill set is also being lost. Banding has somewhat taken over but remember the lidocaineimpregnated bands and still make sure the tetanus vaccine is on board.
Late Weaning: Wintering Calves with their Mothers
Heather Smith Thomas
One of the highest input costs when raising cattle is winter feeding. Some ranchers are saving winter feed costs and labor by wintering their summer-born calves with the cows and not weaning the calves until spring.
Dr. Joseph Stookey (retired professor, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) had a cow herd of his own and for many years was leaving the calves on the cows until spring. “Dairy cattle perform best in their next lactation if they are dry for about 45 to 60 days prior to calving again. If dairy cows only need to be dry for 45 to 60 days, why not beef cows? I normally weaned my calves less than 60 days before the cows’ first possible calving date, if the cows were in good condition,” he says.
Leaving calves with cows through winter works best with moderatemilking cows, and not so well with heavy-milking cows that require more nutrition for lactation. “The evolutionary function of milk produced by mammals is to supplement their young until the young can consume ‘adult food’. Why wean calves prior to them being able to live completely off forages? I don’t see the purpose of weaning early, if it means I have to supplement their diet with more energy and protein to keep them growing. That’s what the milk does for them,” says Stookey.
“It is easier to supplement calves through winter using their mother’s milk, than to supplement with grain. As the calf grows older, it consumes more forage. The natural
lactation curve matches the needs of the growing calf; the closer the calf gets to adulthood (and the closer the cow gets to the next calf being born) the less milk is produced. Obviously you need forages with adequate nutritional value for the cow to maintain good body condition during lactation. Some poor quality forages make it impossible for heavy-milking cows to maintain body condition,” he says.
Before domestication or selective breeding, cows gave a moderate amount of milk and fed their calves through winter without problems.
“By selecting for heavier weaning weights in beef cattle we indirectly selected for heavier milking cows that become too thin on range pasture if lactation continues very long into winter. I prefer to have cows that ‘save’ some nutrients for themselves without getting too thin during lactation, so I am not pushing for heavier weaning weights and heavier milking cows. With my cows, weaning could be delayed until spring, but that’s not true for all beef cows.”
It’s more convenient to manage the herd together through winter. “It made life simpler for me, with one group to feed. Some producers think they have to wean calves before winter or udders will get frost-bitten and damaged, but there are plenty of fall-calving herds to disprove this idea,” says Stookey.
His cows calved in April and May but he says he would aim for just a 60-day dry-off regardless of calving season. It’s not the calving date that made me consider leaving calves on the cows that long,” he says. Some calves were weaned naturally, by their mothers, before
he weaned them with a two-stage weaning process with nose flaps, about 60 days before calving. The naturally-weaned calves have the least amount of stress.
Many people think that declining quality of pastures in late fall means they need to supplement the cow to support lactation if she is still nursing a calf. “But as quality of forage declines, the milk curve is winding down at the same time the calf is gaining ability to handle forage with a fully functioning rumen. You don’t have to supplement cows near the end of lactation,” he explains.
“Nutritionists say it is inefficient to feed a cow so she can convert the nutrients to milk, when you could feed the calf directly. If you feed a cow grain so she can milk better, then yes, it’s more efficient to just feed the calf grain. But I didn’t feed grain to my cows or calves. I expected both of them to utilize the forage in front of them (grass or hay). If you keep good grass or decent hay in front of them, they stay in good condition.
“It’s easier to keep them in good condition (and takes less energy) than to let them sink to a poor body condition and then try to build them back up. Feeding calves grain—any time in their young lives—retards their ability to become a full-fledged ruminant, and makes then less able to fully utilize and thrive on forages.”
The important thing is to make sure cows are adequately fed (enough quantity and quality of forage) if the calves on them through winter. “Contrary to what many producers believe, creep feeding calves does not
‘reduce the pressure’ on the cows. A calf will consume all the milk a cow will produce, regardless of whether he’s on creep feed or not.” Leaving calves on the cows through winter will only work if the cows have adequate feed and are not genetically programmed for heavy milk production.
If the herd has decent hay or swath grazing through winter, with enough energy and protein in the diet, the cows can handle lactation and the calves do well. “A person just has to pay attention to body condition. It’s always a fine balance between having cows too fat and too thin. A fat cow is hogging the nutrition for herself and is not very productive, and a thin cow that’s milking too heavily won’t rebreed.”
Under natural conditions, however, with moderate-milking cows, the cows tend to kick their calves off at some point between 9 and 11 months of age, especially if they are pregnant and getting ready to give birth to another calf. They lose interest in continuing to feed the older calf. “The growing fetus is starting to have an effect, and gives subtle signals to the mother. The hormonal profile is telling the cow to redirect her interest and energy from the current calf to the unborn calf,” Stookey explains. If the cow is going to calve every year, this has to happen.
“Any calves that were not weaned by February 1 (at 10 months of age) by their mothers I would wean. Probably at least 30 to 40% were already weaned by then,” he says. They can handle forages, and are pretty independent by that age, not so insecure without mom.
“Weaning should not be a set date on a calendar. It might change every year, depending on weather, markets, etc. In a drought, leaving calves on the cows too long is not good. With my herd, I found that most of the cows that were going to start calving in early April had
already weaned their calves by the first of February.”
As more producers go to later calving (April/May or June, rather than January, February or March), they may decide to leave calves on the cows longer into winter, rather than try to wean a 5-month old calf in the fall. “The cow is giving that calf better feed through the milk than I can put together in a weaning ration for the calf,” he says. Even a little bit of milk along with the forage seems to do a lot for the calf and the calf does much better than on forage and concentrates.
“I think early weaning is unnecessary in beef cattle, unless it’s an unusual circumstance like extreme drought. If the cow is producing milk and is in good condition and you are not in a hurry to sell the calves, let her feed that calf longer.” This is especially beneficial if you will be keeping calves over winter anyway—as replacement heifers or as future pasture yearlings. They are off to a better start.
If the cows have pasture, swath grazing or bale grazing, they can harvest their own feed and keep feeding their calves, and save the chore of feeding hay in winter and feeding the weaned calves. “Why are we trying to feed calves special rations, when the cows can feed them better?” he says.
Kalberer Farms near Hazelton, North Dakota is wintering pairs together and finding it very beneficial. This farm been in the family for 5 generations. Jesse Kalberer took over running the farm after his father passed away in 2012.
“We calve in May. We turn the bulls out the 26th of July, ultrasound in October to preg-check and then put the calves back with their mothers until Christmas. Last year we weaned the calves the 22nd of December. Having nearly two more months with their mothers is an
advantage for the calves; they do a lot better and handle the stress of weaning much better at that older age,” he says.
“The only reason we even wean that early is because we have some bull calves in the group (since we raise bulls to sell) and they are starting to mature. This year I plan wean the bull and steer calves before Christmas and turn the heifers back out with their mothers for another month or two and wean them in early February.” If heifers can stay with their mothers longer, they become better cows.
Most years the ranch has good winter forage. “We keep those particular pastures for fall and winter pasture. We might hit them for about a week in early spring and then let them regrow for winter. We also use cover crops and plant a little forage corn. We have plenty of winter grazing unless we get three or four feet of snow!”
Keeping the pairs together that long saves on feed for the weaned calves, with less labor to feed them. “This made a huge difference last winter. It’s been my goal for the past four years to graze all the way through winter, and last year was the first year we actually accomplished it. I only fed a few bales to the cow herd when it got 30 below F. with a 30-mile-per hour wind,” Jesse says.
The heifer calves learn a lot from their mothers, staying with them that long and learning to eat whatever she eats. “I’ve also read some things that show the difference between the rumen on a calf that was weaned at 9 months versus a calf that was weaned at 5 months. The rumen on that older calf has so much texture and ability to absorb more nutrients.” Having even just a little milk from mom for a longer time seems to help the rumen develop more fully and those cattle are more efficient as adults with a better-functioning rumen.
The week of September 8-11, the Canadian Cattle Association held its semi-annual meeting in Quebec for the first time. It was also the first meeting to be held independent of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in 10 years. We were humbled and impressed by an excellent turnout. The Quebec Beef Industry Tour, organized by Les Producteurs de bovins du Québec (PBQ), attracted 80 participants, and 185 attended the banquet.
I wasn’t able to participate in the tour as I was attending the federal-provincial agriculture ministers meeting in Winnipeg, but there was an incredible amount of positive feedback about the tour. There was a common thread amongst the comments and the feedback. Producers attend tours and field days in their own provinces and regions all the time—and these are valuable experiences—but nothing compares to venturing outside of your own area to see first-hand the land, environment, and conditions that your fellow producers raise cattle in. I’ll never forget the first time that I saw the hills and treed areas on small parcels of land that Quebec beef producers raise cattle in, or the farms and ranches situated in the mountains in BC, contrasted with the small sizes of farms in the Maritimes. No matter which
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part of this country you live and work in, there are advantages and challenges. We are often critical of those outside of agriculture who do not understand what it takes to raise cattle and don’t make an effort to do so, but sometimes, when we are caught up in our own day-to-day operations and challenges, we can forget that others face dramatically different conditions and challenges than we do. Listening is a big part of understanding, but being able to walk around and see the cattle and the facilities for yourself is invaluable.
At the banquet, the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders graduation ceremony was held. It is always inspiring and uplifting to see the relationships that have developed between the mentors and mentees and to see an invigorated and excited group of young leaders poised to do great things in our industry.
It was also very inspiring to meet the provincial nominees for The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). Don and Geraldine Bettle of Passekeag Holdings Inc., located near Passekeag, New Brunswick, are the national recipients for 2025. I encourage everyone to get to know all of the nominees: Duncan and Jane Barnett of Barnett Land and Cattle in British Columbia; Laura Laing and John Smith of Plateau Cattle Co in Albera; Mark and Karin Elford of Elford Ranch in Saskatchewan; Clayton and Shauna Breault of Breault Ranching Ltd. in
Tyler Fulton, CCA President
Manitoba; the Va Osch family of Van Osch Farms in Ontario; and Frédéric Lebel and Dominique Dumas of A l’Herbe in Quebec. You can learn more about the program and all of the nominees at www. cattle.ca/sustainability/tesa
At the FPT meeting, there was lots of discussion about regulatory barriers and interprovincial trade. Discussions are important, as is commitment and followthrough when decisions are made. We look forward to Parliament resuming for the fall session, where we hope to see promises and commitments upheld, particularly for improved and practical business risk management tools such as livestock price insurance (LPI) and AgriStability.
On August 12, 2025, Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) notified CCA of their intention to withdraw from our association by June 30, 2026. ABP and CCA have a long-standing collaborative and cooperative relationship, and we are both committed to continue working together to benefit beef producers in Alberta and across our country. CCA is committed to working directly with the Alberta Beef Producers and all of our provincial members to address this matter so we can all continue our work for the benefit of beef producers across Canada. I am optimistic that we can reach an agreement that will see ABP remain part of our national organization.
Emily and Claire Ramsey had a successful day at the McConnell 4-H Beef Club’s Achievement Day. Claire Ramsey is pictured with her Reserve Champion Steer, and Emily Ramsey had Reserve Overall Female with her continuation heifer project.
Sunrise Melody 9M, exhibited by Tyler Burgomaster, was the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton 4-H Champion Heifer. Tyler was also the Reserve Champion Beef Showman. This 30-head show was judged by Laura Naismith, Arnprior.
Harper Wilgenbusch, Halbrite, Saskatchewan, showed “Pearl” and was Champion Charolais & Reserve Overall home raised female at the King of the Prairies Open Steer & Heifer Jackpot Show. The judge was Tyson Hertz.
Landen Baril of the Tisdale 4-H Beef Club was the junior champion female, later to be named Reserve Grand Champion Female at the Melfort Regional 4-H Show, which had 123 4-H exhibitors. Judges for the day were Joe Barnett and Aaron Birch.
BAR SK Strikeout 310L was crowned Supreme Champion Bull at Perdue Summer Show, qualifying him for Agribition Supreme presented by CN this November. Owned by BAR SK, Letniak Farms, and Big Sky Cattle Co.
NIER Never Back Down 2N, sired by DCR Blueprint J7 was Champion Bull Calf and later named Supreme Champion Bull at Dawson Creek Exhibition. This bull is now qualified for the CN Beef Supreme at Agribition. Owned by NIER Charolais & Sarah Wipf, Crossfield, AB.
SVY Bloodline 439M was named Supreme Champion Bull at the Harding Fair. This qualifies him for the Agribition Supreme presented by CN. Owned by Longview Cattle Co, Grenfell, SK.
Longview Prosper 6L was Supreme Champion Bull at the Prince Albert Exhibition. He is now qualified for the Agribition Supreme presented by CN in November. Owned by Longview Cattle Co., Grebfell, SK.
Khloe Frischholz had the Reserve Champion Steer at the Radville 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day. He weighed 1522 lbs. The judge for the day was Darby McCormack.
Brynn Murray, Marwaynne, won Reserve Champion Steer at the St. Walburg Regional Show. Brynn’s Charolais sired steer weighed 1705 lb. Olivia Woytiuk, Shell Lake, SK judged the 50-head steer show. The Murray sisters, Brynn, Kacie & Kailee, also won the Homegrown Pen of 3 Steer class with their Charolais-sired steers.
KAYR Annabelle 483M, a Sparrows Pascal 239K daughter, owned by KFC Farms Ltd, Didsbury, and exhibited by Riley Breuer, was Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer at the CRY Junior show. Jarret Jackson judged the show. KAYR Annabelle was also selected as the Reserve Champion Jr. Heifer at the Olds Spring Classic Jr. Show by Judges Garren Skeels and Trinity Martin. She then went on to win Grand Champion Heifer at the Olds Spring Classic Open Show, with Jay Sibbald doing the judging.
Erica Zoerb with her Supreme Champion Female, Lady with Aspen at side, at the Prairieland Park Junior Ag Showcase. Judged by Wade Beck, Lang, Saskatchewan.
Briggs Blanchette was the Overall Grand Champion Heifer with his girl SVY Covergirl at the Perdue Jr Steer & Heifer Jackpot Show. Judged by Justin Harcourt, Quill Lake, Saskatchewan.
Macy Lyster Sibbald won Club Grand Champion Steer at the Hanna District 4-H Show & Sale with her Charolais-sired steer Dallas. Dallas weighed 1,589 lb with an ADG of 4.11/day and sold for $4.80/lb to Desertland Cattle Co., Sedalia. The 66 head steer show was judged by Scott Anderson, Sylvan Lake.
Bennett Blanchette, Edam, Saskatchewan, won Grand Champion Charolais Female with SVY Covergirl 405M, sired by LT Governor 1560 Pld, and Reserve Grand Champion Steer with his steer Whatchamacallit at the Saskatchewan Beef Expo in Saskatoon. Garrett Liebreich judged the show. Reserve Champion Charolais Female was won by Briar Blanchette and TLAC Murphy 9931M, sired by SVY Mayfield 30H.
Nattalie Kroetsch of Bawlf, AB, showed her Charcross steer Brookes to Reserve Champion Steer at the Rosalind 4H Club Achievement Day under judge Ty Dietrich. Her steer weighed 1434 lb and sold for $5.50/lb to VJV Ponoka.
Elliot Englot, Candiac, Saskatchewan, with his heifer CKE Kassidy 23M, was Reserve Champion Female at the Kennedy 4-H Jackpot.
Katie Kolenosky, a member of the United 4-H Beef Club, had Reserve Champion Heifer with SVY Starstruck 425M & Reserve Champion Steer with her Charcross steer at the Kerrobert 4-H Regional Show.
Indy Fowler, Bashaw, AB, won Grand Champion Open Female at the Josephburg Ag Society Classic with Miss Prairie Cove 417M, a WCR Bold Move 168 P daughter. The show was judged by Reese & Jill Wildman. She was also selected as Champion Open Female, Champion Junior Purebred Female, and Supreme Female at the Heartlands Cattlemen’s Classic
Tuf Bratrud, Bawlf, won Grand Champion Heifer at the Holden 4-H Achievement Day with OS Miss Margo 3M. The show was judged by Evan Patriquin, Westlock.
Rylan MacGillivray’s heifer RAMs Missy 4M was Reserve Champion Heifer as well as Champion Home-raised heifer at the Prince Albert Regional Show & Sale, judged by Baxter Blair.
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Jake King, Dapp of the Pembina West 4-H Club, won Grand Champion Steer with his 1670 lb Charolais sired steer Tank at the Westlock 4-H District Show and Sale. Jake was also crowned the District Champion Jr. Showman. The 56-head steer show was judged by Danny Skeels, Rimbey.
Paisley Baron of Carberry 4-H Beef Club exhibited the Grand Champion Steer at the Carberry/Sidney Interclub 4-H Show. Her steer weighed 1424 lbs and was sold to Sprucewoods Metal Fab.
Carter McIntosh with his 1460 lb Charcross steer “Hank” was Reserve Champion Steer at the 4-H Expo in Lloydminster. Carter is a member of the Northminster Beef Club. This show was judged by Kord Phillips. Carter was also Champion Overall steer at the Perdue Jackpot Show, which was judged by Justin Harcourt, Quill Lake, Saskatchewan.
Chase Airey was awarded Grand Champion steer at Rivers & District 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day, judged by Mason Beck, Lang, Saskatchewan. His Charcross steer, Pedro, weighed 1540 lbs.
Payton
Reserve Champion Female with heifer PCCX Meadow 404M, as well as Reserve Champion Steer with her Charolais-influenced steer at the Brokenshell 4-H Multiple Achievement Day.
Jayden Chomik’s Charcross steer “Stephen” won the Highest Daily Gain with 4.26 lb/day. Stephen weighed 1686 lb and sold for $6.50/lb to Ray Arc Welding & D2 Electric, Camrose.
Baylee Chomik’s Charcross steer “Helge” was selected as Grand Champion Steer at the Holden 4-H Club Show and Sale. Baylee’s steer weighed 1500 lb and sold for $5.75/lb to Lefsrud Seeds, Viking, and Randy Spencer, Edmonton. This show was judged by Evan Patriquin, Westlock.
SOS Matrix Pld 955M a February 22nd son of SOS Apex Pld 139F was selected as Grand Champion Single Bull as well as Grand Champion Pair of Bulls alongside SOS W2 Memphis Pld 127M a February 18th son of Turnbull’s Duty-Free 358D. Exhibited by Springside Cattle Co., Airdrie. The judges for the show were Casey Wilkie, Big Valley, Stefon Beechinor, Bentley, Todd Bygrove, Lloydminster, and Evan Patriquin, Thorhild.
Elise Howe with her Grand Champion steer at the Moose Jaw 4-H Regional show. Her Charcross steer weighed 1560lbs and sold for $6.10/lb to the Moose Jaw Animal Clinic & JMC Mechanical, Moose Jaw. Judges for the show were Jon & Kaleen Lock, Macklin.
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Colt Paschke,
second-year peewee 4-H member, won Grand Champion Steer in Torch River 4-H Club with his 1630 lbs home-raised steer.
in Swift Current. Sloane exhibited Six Mile Empress 813L
EVF Rose 425M, sired by PCC Bourban 118J, won Champion Charolais Heifer and Reserve Champion Overall Heifer at Canada’s Richest Youth Steer & Heifer Show (CRY) held in Olds, AB. EVF Rose 425M was exhibited by Lyla Harvie, Olds, and is co-owned with J-Star Livestock & Rideau Angus Farms. Jared Jackson, Chalk Mountain, TX, judged the show.
The Hanna & District Grand Champion Carcass Steer was won by Brandt Lyster Sibbald. Brandt’s steer Larry weighed 1,490 lb, had an ADG of 4.01 lb/day, and a 138/162 possible Carcass score with an AAA grade.
Brianna Lyster Sibbald won Reserve Grand Champion Club Steer with her 1,629lb steer, Blazer, at the Hanna & District 4-H Show & Sale. Theo had an ADG of 4.26 lb and sold for $4.75/lb to Battrum Cattle Co.
Brianna also won the District Reserve Champion Carcass Steer. Her 1,552 lb carcass project “Blazer” was also the Hanna District Rate of Gain Champion with an ADG of 4.43.
with calf at side Six Mile Emperor 365N. Judges were Riley & Madison Lafrentz.
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October 6
Olds Fall Classic
A BOSS Show, Olds, AB
October 11
Expo Boeuf Charolais Show, Victoriaville, QC
October 13
Balamore Farm Ltd. & Guests
Shoreline Female Sale, 1 pm AST, Great Village, NS
October 14
Daines-O’Neill The Hunt Online Heifer & Steer Sale, DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction, Innisfail, AB
October 17
Uppin’ the Ante Charolais Sale, 7 pm, Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON
October 18
Fall Feature Female Sale, 2:30 pm, Hoard Station, Campbellford, ON October 31
Lloydminster Stockade Roundup Charolais Show, Lloydminster, SK
October 31
Manitoba Ag-Ex Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Brandon, MB
November 1
Cline Cattle Co. Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Belmont, MB
November 7
Toronto Royal Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Toronto, ON
November 7
Farmfair International Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Edmonton, AB Expo Centre
November 17
Harvie Ranching Female & Genetics Sale, DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction, Olds, AB
November 26
Canadian Western Agribition President’s Classic All Breeds Bull Show, Regina, SK
November 26
Canadian Western Agribition First Lady Classic & First Lady Classic Futurity, Regina, SK
November 27
Calendar of Events
Canadian Western Agribition Players Club Bull Futurity, 11:30 am, John Deere Sale Arena
November 28
Canadian Western Agribition Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Regina, SK
November 29
Valanjou Charolais Bull & Female Sale, Farmgate Timed Online Auction, Clyde, AB
December 1
Anderson 12th Annual Bred Heifer Sale, 11 am, Innisfail (AB) Auction Mart
December 4
Pleasant Dawn Charolais First Annual Female Sale, at the farm, Oak Lake, MB
December 5
Char-Maine Ranching Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange, Fort MacLeod, AB
December 5
Sterling Collection Sale, 2 pm, Horseshoe E Sale Barn, Kenaston, SK
December 7
Wilgenbusch Charolais Volume
V Female Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Halbrite, SK
December 8
Rock Solid Bred Heifer Sale, 2 pm, at the Bircham Ranch, Piapot, SK
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
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
W2, 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
P&H Ranching Co. Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail (AB), Auction Mart
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, 2 pm, Ste. Rose (MB) Auction Mart
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 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
Parsons Cattle Company Bull Sale, 6 pm, VJV Auction Mart, Ponoka, AB
February 23
Beechinor Bros. Simmentals & Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Bentley, AB
February 23
KSL Simmental & Charolais 8th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Beaverlodge, AB
February 24
Acadia Colony Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Dry Land Trading Corp. Veteran, 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 1
Southland Charolais & Angus Bull Sale, 1 pm, Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, SK
March 3
Johnson Ranching Bull Sale, 1 pm, Provost (AB) Livestock Exchange
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 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
Horseshoe E Charolais 28th
Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Kenaston, SK
March 14
Select Genetics 20th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Forsyth Ranch, Herbert, SK
March 16
Simple as Black & White Bull Sale, 1 pm, Medicine Hat (AB) Feeding Company
March 16
Highway 21 Group & Brayshar Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Hanna, AB
March 16
TRI-N Charolais Ltd 11th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Lenore, MB
March 17
Diamond W 24th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30pm, JTM Livestock, Minitonas, MB
March 18
Cedarlea Farms Bull Sale, 1:30pm, at the farm, Hodgeville, SK
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 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 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
Continental Connection Bull Sale, Pinnacle View Farms, Quesnel, 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, 1:30pm, at the farm, Canora, SK
March 24
Poplar Bluff Stock Farm 10th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Chauvin, AB
March 25
HTA Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30pm, 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, 1:30pm, at the farm, Rockglen, SK
March 28
McAvoy Charolais Bull & Open Heifer Sale, 1:30pm, Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales
March 29
Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, 1:30pm, 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
