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T hank You For all the interest and support at our 5th Piece of the Program Sale

Circle 7 Ranches, SK Coyote Flats Charolais, AB Twin Anchor Charolais, AB KCH Charolais Highway 21 Group, AB Balamore Farm Limited, NS Heins & Sons Ltd., AB Darrin & Wendy Pearson Reynald Chartier, ON Dale Pearson Ferme Louber, QC CK Sparrow Farms Ltd., SK Hidden Lake Stock Farm

Bina Charolais, ND Glen Chubey DRD Charolais, SK Hunter Charolais Rammer Charolais Dusty Lane Charolais Bar H Charolais, SK Curtis Lappage Glenda Bryce Box J Ranch, SK JK Charolais, ON Ferme Claude et Claire Joyal Senc

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Sarah Gilbraith

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Harcourt Charolais

We invite you to our 11th Annual Bull Sale, March 13th, Steppler Sale Barn, Miami, featuring brothers to these females.

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February 2022 VOL. 56, NO.1 Features Maritimes Charolais Association AGM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Managing and Selecting Recipients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Obituary – Don Burgomaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Canadian Cattle Winning Around the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Obituary – Sally Bateman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Alberta Charolais Association AGM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 McLeod Livestock Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Alberta Select Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Alberta Select Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 No Borders Select Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Char-Maine Ranching Bull Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Steppler Farms Piece of the Program Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Charolais Charbray International Virtual Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Springside Farms Season Finale Female Dispersal . . . . . . . . . . 34 Superstar Charolais Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 2021 Female Sale Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Charolais Breeder Speaks at COP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 2021 Banner of Show Sires Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 CCYA Essay Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Departments From the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Charolais Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dans nos champs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Canadian Charolais Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 De la Charolais Association Canadienne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Canadian Cattlemen’s Association News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Herd Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Canadian Charolais Youth Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Magazine Rates and Deadlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Index of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Appreciation …

to all who showed interest in our program at the Alberta Select Sale.

Thank you to these Buyers

TURNBULL’S MISS DANDY 123H Elder’s Hernandez 17E daughter bred HVA Hulk 47H,

sold to Elder’s Charolais

TURNBULL’S MISS JEWEL 144H

Pleasant Dawn MVP 316Y daughter bred Cedarlea Shoeless Joe 83C

sold to Highway 21 Group

Thanks also to Heins & Sons Charolais for purchasing a package of bred females privately

Brothers to these females featured in our March 5th Bull Sale

TURNBULL’S JOHN WAYNE 656J Elder’s Hernandez son Top 15% for WW, YW & M

TURNBULL’S JAW DROPPER 749J Paternal brother to Duty-Free Pleasant Dawn MVP son as good as we have raised.

Curve bending EPD, top 2% WW & YW

TURNBULL CHAROLAIS

Curtis & Nanette Turnbull & family Pincher Creek, Alberta 403-627-4535 C 403-627-6951 turnbullcharolais@platinum.ca

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POINTS TO PONDER

From the Field Helge By

Wow, what a fall female sale season. I commend all the breeders for putting forth their quality offerings and to all the breeders for realizing the value and worth of front-end genetics.

The top end prices were as good as they have ever been. The price for the exclusive semen and top embryos also showed increased values. The sale summary chart near the back of the magazine shows that 2021 had the highest average ever, up $3,500 from the previous year. The gross was also the highest since we started keeping these statistics back in 1984.

There was plenty of enthusiasm with many new breeders coming into play this fall. There was also a lot more international interest with a large number of cattle going state side. I also think the spring Charolais bull sales will be

very good, if the late fall sales with bull calves offered is any indication.

Charolais in Canada are on the move, and I am glad that you are a part of it.

The bull pens I have been through and the pictures I have seen from others, shows there is a great selection of tremendous herd sire prospects on offer this spring. If you don’t think your bull battery is where it needs to be, plan to replace them with bulls that will move your program forward. We have seen the spread between the top end and bottom ever increase, and with the Charolais bull market expanding, you want to have more in the top end to capitalize on this trend.

On the cover and at the back of this issue, you will also find the Banner of Show Sires (B0SS) tabulations and which animals and sires ranked at the top of the BOSS shows. As there is no EPD for eye appeal or structural soundness, the show ring still has a place as one more tool in the selection process.

It was great to have live shows again

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and have so many breeders come out to participate and to watch. I think many were just so happy to get out to some events again.

The 2022 World Charolais Congress is still a go at this stage, in Great Britain from July 7th to 18th. It starts in London, England, and ends in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with herd tours and two shows mixed in with some tourist spots. It looks like a good tour and if you want to see this part of the world and their Charolais cattle, this is a great opportunity. All the arrangements are done for you. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy.

There is an ad in this issue with further details, but if you have any questions, just give Candace, or I a call.

Now it is off to picture some more bull pens for later sales and ads and I hope the weather is our friend.

Good luck with calving and I look forward to seeing many of you down the sale trail this spring.

Until next time, Helge

Charolais Life

This column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people of the business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversaries and events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you’d like to submit, please email charolaisbanner@gmail.com for print in upcoming issues.

It’s a Girl!

Kinley Wren Book was born on December 18, 2021, to Jared and Shae-Lynn Book. Proud grandparents are Layne and Paula Evans, of Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston, Saskatchewan. Shae-Lynn is a CCYA alumni.

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It’s a Boy Tate Brian was born November 24th, to Katrina and Ivor Thurston. Katrina is a CCYA Alumni and daughter of Brian and Heather Coughlin, Cornerview Charolais, Cobden, Ontario.

Dubuc – Breton Wed Karine Dubuc, married her love Jean-Pierre Breton, on August 28, 2021. Karine and Jean-Pierre live in St-Patrice de Beaurivage, Quebec. Karine started her Charolais herd two years ago with Ferme Craig Charolais and is an agricultural financing advisor at Financière Agricole du Québec. JeanPierre is a Holstein breeder with his parents under the name of Ferme J.N. Breton et Fils Inc. Karine is the daughter of Chantel Raymond and Gilbert Dubuc, Dubuc Charolais, and is a CCYA Alumni.

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COMPLETE DISPERSAL SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH, 11 AM, AT THE FARM 300 Head

46 Bulls – 21 Polled – 3 Homo Polled 32 Bred Heifers – 8 Polled 50 Open Heifers – 12 Polled – 2 Homo Polled 120 Bred Cows – 20 Polled 50 with Calves – 34 Polled About 30 are full Patton breeding

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DES POINTS À RÉFLÉCHIR

Dans nos champs

Wow, quelle saison de vente de femelles d’automne. Je félicite tous les éleveurs d’avoir mis en avant des sujets de qualité ainsi que tous les éleveurs d’avoir réalisé la vraie valeur de la génétique en premier plan.

Les prix du haut de gamme n’ont jamais été aussi bons. Le prix des semences recherchées et des meilleurs embryons ont également augmentés.

Le tableau récapitulatif des ventes à la fin du magazine montre que 2021 a enregistré la moyenne la plus élevée de tous les temps, une hausse de 3 500$ par rapport à l’année précédente. Le prix brut était également le plus élevé depuis que nous avons commencé à conserver ces statistiques en 1984.

Il y avait beaucoup d’enthousiasme avec l’arrivée de nombreux nouveaux éleveurs cet automne. Il y avait aussi beaucoup plus d’intérêt du côté international avec un grand nombre de bovins allant du côté des État-Unis. Je pense aussi que les ventes printanières de taureaux Charolais seront très bonnes, si on prend en considération les ventes de jeunes taureaux de l’automne

passé.

Les Charolais au Canada sont en croissance, et je suis heureux que vous en fassiez partie. Les enclos à taureaux que j’ai visité et les photos que j’ai vu des autres me démontre qu’il y a une grande sélection de taureaux prospects formidables pour votre troupeau qui seront offert ce printemps. Si vous ne pensez pas que votre enclos à taureaux est à la hauteur de votre élevage, prévoyez les remplacer par des taureaux qui feront avancer votre programme.

Nous avons vu l’écart entre la crème et le plus bas augmenter donc, avec l’expansion du marché haussier du Charolais, vous voulez vous améliorer pour capitaliser votre rendement sur cette tendance.

Sur la couverture et au dos de ce numéro, vous trouverez également les tabulations de la bannière des taureaux d’exposition (B0SS) ainsi que les animaux et taureaux qui se sont classés en tête des expositions BOSS. Comme il n’y a pas d’EPD pour l’attrait visuel ou la solidité structurelle, les expositions ont toujours leurs place comme un outil de plus dans le processus de sélection.

C’était formidable d’avoir à nouveau des expositions en présentiel et d’avoir autant d’éleveurs être venu y participer.

Helge By

Je pense que beaucoup d’entre eux étaient tellement heureux d’y être à nouveau en personne.

Le congrès mondial Charolais 2022 est toujours planifié et sera en GrandeBretagne du 7 au 18 juillet. Celui-ci débute à Londres en Angleterre et se termine à Belfast en Irlande du Nord et inclus des visites de troupeaux et deux spectacles mélangés à des sites touristiques. Cela ressemble à une bonne tournée et si vous voulez voir cette partie du monde et son bétail Charolais, c’est une belle opportunité.

Tous les arrangements sont faits pour vous. Asseyez-vous, détendez-vous et profitez-en. Il y a une annonce dans ce numéro avec plus de détails, mais si vous avez des questions, appelez simplement Candace ou moi-même.

Maintenant, il est temps de retourner faire des photos d’enclos pour les ventes et les publicités ultérieures et j’espère que la température sera de notre côté.

Bonne chance avec la saison des vêlages et j’ai hâte de voir beaucoup d’entre vous sur la piste des ventes ce printemps. À la prochaine, Helge

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Maritime Charolais Association AGM The 2021 Maritime Charolais Association AGM was held December 11th in Amherst, Nova Scotia.

Outgoing past president, Jason Ringuette, Bridgetown was thanked for his many years of service. The new executive includes Brett Francis, Crapaud, PE, as President; Jacy McInnis, Nappan, as Vice-President and Nancy Milton, Nine Mile Creek, PE, remains Secretary/Treasurer.

2021 Maritime Board of Directors: Front (l-r) Nancy Milton, Secretary/Treasurer; Brett Francis, President; Jacy McInnis, Vice-President. Back (l-r) Ken Langille, Upper Malagash; Nick Green, Kingston, PE & Elizabeth Heighton, River John.

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FROM THE CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION

Value Adding Craig Scott, General Manager

CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION 2320, 41st Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W8 403.250.9242 F 403.291.9324 www.charolais.com @canCharolais www.facebook.com/cdncharolais

PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES:

ALBERTA President: Stephen Cholak, Lamont Secretary: Deb Cholak, Lamont SASKATCHEWAN President: Jordan Moore, Redvers Secretary: Saskatchewan Livestock Asso., Regina MANITOBA President: Michael Hunter, Roblin Secretary: Rae Trimble, Portage la Prairie ONTARIO President: Josh Taylor, Dunsford Secretary: Doris Aitken, Mount Forest QUEBEC President: Mark Frost, Kingsey Falls Secretary: Chantal Raymond, Sainte-Eulalie MARITIMES President: Brett Francis, Crapaud, PEI Secretary: Nancy Milton, Nine Mile Creek, PEI

STAFF:

General Manager: CRAIG SCOTT Registry: LOIS CHIVILO Registry/Member Services: HAYLEA JONES French Membership: Bernard Dore 514-910-4935 • bernarddore@videotron.ca

EXECUTIVE:

PRESIDENT: KASEY PHILLIPS Box 420, Waskatenau, AB T0A 3P0 780.358.2360 C 780.656.6400 kphillips@mcsnet.ca 1st VICE-PRESIDENT: SHAWN AIREY Box 639, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 204.328.7704 C 204.724.8823 htacharolais@hotmail.com 2nd VICE-PRES: RYAN NESBITT

17100 Cedardale Rd, Nestleton, ON L0B 1L0 905.242.2046

ryan@cedardalefarms.ca PAST PRESIDENT: MIKE ELDER Box 216, Coronach, SK S0H 0Z0 306.267.5655 C 306.267.7730

mjelder@sasktel.net

DIRECTORS:

DARWIN ROSSO 78 325 4th Ave SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 306.693.2384 rosso.c@sasktel.net ROGER MALONEY 2420 Jermyn Line RR 1, Indian River, ON K0L 2B0 705.295.6439 C 705.761.7316 malrog64@hotmail.com MATHIEU PALERME 814 Pink Rd., Gatineau, QC J9J 3N3 819.682.2723 C 819.213.3143 matpalerme@yahoo.ca JEFF CAVERS Box 237, La Riviere, MB R0G 1A0 204.242.3467 C 204-242-4448 c2charolais@inethome.ca LORNE LAKUSTA Box 37, Andrew, AB T0B 0C0 780.365.2079 C 780.719.0264 spruceviewcharolais@gmail.com ROD McLEOD 293113 Twnshp Rd 263, Rocky View County, AB T4A 0N5 403.540.7986 rodmcl@telus.net

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The purebred beef associations, along with their members are entrusted with the genetic improvement throughout the beef industry.

Purebred stakeholders have responded by spending millions of dollars on genetic research used to advance the beef industry. This has provided us with the very best tools, all of which are useless, if not utilized.

We as producers need to be very mindful of what retailers want, and then do everything in our power to produce it. We have a lot of tools in our toolbox; let’s use them. The advancement of genomic information available, the accuracy of EPDs, plus ultrasound data are some of the most significant tools we have. A lot of this information can be difficult to understand, but most purebred producers have an understanding and not only can but want to answer your questions and concerns. These tools are important for the seedstock producer, but equally if not more valuable for the commercial breeders.

At the end of the day, we are all working together for better beef.

Retail giants such as Costco are demanding that as an industry we improve. Costco is matching their demand with action including progressing prime grading from 1% to 5% within four years. Some of the technologies utilized to achieve this include: • Pre-harvest identification of cattle via genotyping.

• Implementation of new management and feeding protocol.

• Ultrasound verification of grade.

The Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) gives breed associations an avenue to work together, and it is crucial that we continue to work together. One of the projects that is Charolais Banner • February 2022

being developed is the Canadian Beef Innovation Network project (CBIN), which is a platform for genetic innovation and technology adoption that leverages data science to advance outcome-based decision-making tools that further enhance sustainable beef production in Canada. CBIN will facilitate research, development, and utilization of innovative genetic improvement technologies for the benefit of all segments of the Canadian beef supply chain from primary production through to consumer. It seems like a mouth full, but the goal of CBIN is to ensure directed and optimal genetic improvement of the Canadian beef herd.

This will include providing genetic evaluation and performance prediction data points for outcomebased breeding decisions, lead innovative genetic research and technology transfer programs, and enhance data capture and management systems to assist with implementation of processes that will accurately and consistently yield animals specifically designed for targeted retail programs and/ or specific performance parameters valued by stakeholders within the beef value chain.

The beef industry is under the public eye, specifically various environmental, health and social groups.

We as producers know that we are doing a great job of being stewards of the land and environment, but we might not be doing a good job of telling our story. One of the keynote speakers at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference was Professor Timothy Caulfield, an unrivalled communicator who debunks myths and assumptions about innovations in heath care. Part of Professor Caulfield’s message was that we live in a world of fear and misconceptions, where today’s society is more likely to believe a celebrity’s endorsement ..continued on page 16

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DE LA CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE

Valeur ajoutée Craig Scott, Directeur Général de l’ACC

CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION 2320, 41st Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W8 403.250.9242 F 403.291.9324 www.charolais.com @canCharolais www.facebook.com/cdncharolais

PROVINCIAUX REPRÉSENTANTS:

ALBERTA President: STEPHEN CHOLAK, Lamont Secretary: Deb Cholak, Lamont SASKATCHEWAN President: JORDAN MOORE, Redvers Secretary: Saskatchewan Livestock Asso., Regina MANITOBA President: MICHAEL HUNTER, Roblin Secretary: Rae Trimble, Portage la Prairie ONTARIO President: JOSH TAYLOR, Dunsford Secretary: Doris Aitken, Mount Forest QUEBEC President: MARK FROST, Kingsey Falls Secretary: Chantal Raymond, Sainte-Eulalie MARITIMES President: BRETT FRANCIS, Crapaud, PEI Secretary: Nancy Milton, Nine Mile Creek, PEI

PERSONNEL:

General Manager: CRAIG SCOTT Registry: LOIS CHIVILO Registry/Member Services: HAYLEA JONES French Membership: Bernard Dore 514-910-4935 • bernarddore@videotron.ca

EXÉCUTIF:

PRÉSIDENT: KASEY PHILLIPS Box 420, Waskatenau, AB T0A 3P0 780.358.2360 C 780.656.6400 kphillips@mcsnet.ca 1er VICE-PRÉSIDENT: SHAWN AIREY Box 639, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 204.328.7704 C 204.724.8823 htacharolais@hotmail.com 2e VICE-PRÉSIDENT: RYAN NESBITT

17100 Cedardale Rd, Nestleton, ON L0B 1L0 905.242.2046

ryan@cedardalefarms.ca ANCIEN PRÉSIDENT: MIKE ELDER Box 216, Coronach, SK S0H 0Z0 306.267.5655 C 306.267.7730

mjelder@sasktel.net

ADMINISTRATION: DARWIN ROSSO 78 325 4th Ave SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 306.693.2384 rosso.c@sasktel.net ROGER MALONEY 2420 Jermyn Line RR 1, Indian River, ON K0L 2B0 705.295.6439 C 705.761.7316 malrog64@hotmail.com MATHIEU PALERME 814 Pink Rd., Gatineau, QC J9J 3N3 819.682.2723 C 819.213.3143 matpalerme@yahoo.ca JEFF CAVERS Box 237, La Riviere, MB R0G 1A0 204.242.3467 C 204-242-4448 c2charolais@inethome.ca LORNE LAKUSTA Box 37, Andrew, AB T0B 0C0 780.365.2079 C 780.719.0264 spruceviewcharolais@gmail.com ROD McLEOD 293113 Twnshp Rd 263, Rocky View County, AB T4A 0N5 403.540.7986 rodmcl@telus.net

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Les associations de races de boucherie et tous leurs membres jouent des rôles importants au niveau de l’amélioration génétique de toute l’industrie bovine. Les Intervenants du secteur pur-sang ont investis des millions de dollars dans des recherches touchant la génétique, en vue de faire progresser l’industrie bovine. Ces travaux nous ont permis de développer d’excellents outils, mais ceux-ci ne servent à rien s’ils ne sont pas utilisés.

En tant que producteurs, nous devons être très conscients de ce que les détaillants veulent, puis on doit prendre tous les moyens disponibles pour le produire. Nous avons plusieurs outils dans notre coffre à outils, alors utilisons-les. Les avancées concernant l’information génomique disponible, la précision des EPD de même que les données mesurées par les ultrasons sont les plus importants outils à notre disposition. Une bonne partie de ces informations peut être difficile à comprendre, mais la plupart des éleveurs de race pure comprend le tout; ils veulent et ils peuvent vous aider à répondre à vos questions et à vos préoccupations. Ces outils sont importants pour les producteurs pursang, mais ils sont tout aussi sinon encore plus utiles pour les producteurs commerciaux. En fin de compte, nous travaillons tous ensemble pour produire un meilleur boeuf.

Des géants du commerce de détail tels que Costco nous demandent en tant qu’industrie de s’améliorer. En plus de leur demande, Costco passe aussi à l’action, notamment avec une croissance de 1 à 5 % en-dedans de 4 ans du bœuf classé « Prime ». Pour atteindre cet objectif, voici quelques technologies devant être utilisées : • Identification des bovins par le génotypage avant l’abattage.

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protocoles de régie et d’alimentation.

• Vérification du classement par les ultrasons.

Le Conseil canadien des races de boucherie (“Canadian Beef Breeds Council – CBBC”) appuie les associations de races afin qu’elles travaillent ensemble, et cela est crucial qu’elles continuent de travailler ensemble. Le Réseau canadien d’innovation pour le boeuf (“Canadian Beef Innovation Network – CBIN”) est un projet développé par le CBBC. Il s’agit en fait d’une plateforme d’innovation génétique et d’adoption technologique par laquelle on exploite les données de la science afin d’améliorer les résultats de nos outils de prise de décision et de faire progresser une production de bœuf durable au Canada. Le réseau “CBIN” facilitera la recherche, le développement et l’utilisation de technologies innovantes d’amélioration génétique, au bénéfice de tous les segments de la chaine d’approvisionnement du bœuf canadien, à partir du secteur primaire de production jusqu’au consommateur.

Cela peut paraître ambitieux, mais l’objectif du “CBIN” est de s’assurer d’une amélioration génétique dirigée et optimale des troupeaux de bovins du Canada. Cela se concrétisera notamment par la livraison d’évaluation génétique et de prédictions de performances à partir de bases de données pour appuyer des décisions d’élevage. De plus, on vise à conduire de la recherche innovante en génétique et sur des programmes de transfert de technologie, à améliorer la saisie des données et les systèmes de gestion. Ces efforts serviront à mettre en place des processus qui vont constamment et précisément pouvoir produire des animaux au rendement spécifique demandé par les programmes du commerce de détail ou bien par rapport à des paramètres spécifiques de performance demandés par des intervenants de la chaine de valeur du bœuf. ..continued on page 16

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association News Bob Lowe, President

One thing is for certain, we can’t predict the future.

Our industry has weathered many unexpected challenges over the past two years. While we may not be able to foresee what lies ahead, we can prepare for it. One solid investment we can make is in the next generation – whether its young producers hoping to take over their family operation, or attracting new talent from outside agriculture to our industry. We need to harness and groom the passion of these young people, so they are ready to lead when their turn comes.

Over the past 12 years, we have seen many bright lights graduate from the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s Cattlemen’s (CCA) Young Leader’s Mentorship (CYL) Program. Many of these graduates are already making an impact in our industry and I am confident they will have the skills needed to lead our industry through future challenges and help us achieve more milestones and successes.

In 2017, I was approached about being a CYL mentor and I didn’t hesitate to get involved. I saw first-hand the value of the program, as my son was an early graduate of the program and benefited from the experience greatly. Through the program, young people ages 18-35 from across the country are paired with a mentor in a specific area they want to learn more about in the beef industry. It can be anything from policy to sustainable grazing practices to business risk management – the opportunities are endless. Not only does the program attract young beef farmers and ranchers, but it also turns out veterinarians, students, nutritionists, financial advisors, and many more are also interested in getting involved.

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we have young leaders positioned for success in all areas.

Through CYL, I was paired with Carley Henniger from British Columbia (B.C.), who was interested in growing her knowledge and skills in government advocacy and business development. She was not raised on beef farm, but was interested in learning how to become a young rancher and a strong advocate who could help influence future government policies. Carley and I discussed important topics, such as pulling together a business plan for a ranch and government advocacy strategies. Through these discussions, I listened to her ideas, encouraged her to follow her aspirations, and when needed, I provided constructive feedback based on my experience.

Carley’s interest and passion for the beef industry inspires me. Our paths still cross at industry events, as she works with the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association and has recently become President of the Young Cattlemen’s Council (YCC). The Council is another way for young people to get involved in the industry by serving on the youth subsidiary of the CCA, where the job of the 10 delegates from across Canada is to bring a youth voice to the table.

Both YCC and the CYL Programs are important ways CCA invests in the next generation. To keep the two straight, I often say the CYL Program focuses on mentorship and sharing our experience with mentees, while YCC is an opportunity for young people to provide us with input on policies that will be shared with policymakers.

In December, I had the opportunity to work with Carley again at our CCA’s Directors’ Meeting in Ottawa. It was great to see her leadership in action and her professional growth since her time in the program. We shared another milestone opportunity while in Ottawa. Together, we interviewed

Carley Henniger and Bob Lowe at CCA Parliamentary breakfast Photo courtesy of Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

Minister Bibeau and discussed the Government’s agriculture priorities and how they would support our industry’s goals.

Stay tuned for the video release of this interview!

Even with the uncertainties created by the pandemic, the CYL program has been able to pivot and offer valuable development opportunities virtually. Program participants have adapted well to virtual content, and it shows the strength of the industry’s next generation when we have young people who are willing to invest in their professional and personal development in such an uncertain and trying time.

The opportunities for these young leaders would not be possible without the generosity of the CYL donors.

Funding for the CYL Program is made available through its Foundation Partners: Cargill, MNP, McDonald’s Canada and New Holland.

The program also receives support from Gold Sponsors: Farm Credit Canada, Alltech, RBC Future Launch and Elanco, along with program sponsorship from the Alberta Cattle ..continued on page 29

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VALUE ADDING, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 over a scientific explanation. A study was conducted on the 100 most trustworthy people in the US and the top 3 were all Hollywood actors!

How do we compete with that? We

compete by supporting our Provincial and Federal organizations in the beef business that are doing a great job telling our story and getting the true facts out to consumers about what

we do. We need to work with these organizations to give them the tools they need to continue to take our great message forward.

VALEUR AJOUTÉE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Différents groupes sociaux, environnementaux ou de santé gardent un oeil sur l’industrie bovine.

Nous, comme producteurs, savons que nous effectuons un bon travail en tant que gardien de la terre et de l’environnement, toutefois on dirait qu’on ne fait un assez bon travail à raconter notre histoire. Lors de la Conférence de l’industrie Canadienne du boeuf, nous avons eu la présence d’un conférencier principal en la personne du professeur Timothy 16

Caulfield, un communicateur horspair qui a démystifié les mythes et les hypothèses touchant les innovations dans les soins de santé. Une partie du message du professeur Caulfield était en fait que nous vivons dans un monde de peur et d’idées fausses, où la société actuelle est plus portée à croire la position d’une célébrité, plutôt qu’une explication scientifique. Une étude a été effectuée concernant les 100 personnes les plus dignes de confiance aux États-Unis, et les trois premiers étaient

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des acteurs d’Hollywood ! Comment peut-on compétitionner avec cela? Nous compétitionnons en supportant nos organisations provinciales et fédérales de l’industrie du boeuf, lesquelles font un très bon travail à raconteur notre histoire et à diffuser auprès des consommateurs les vrais faits sur ce que nous effectuons. Nous devons travailler avec toutes ces organisations afin de leur fournir les outils nécessaires afin faire progresser davantage notre message.

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HERD HEALTH

Meconium Staining (first manure) on New Born Calves

As a veterinarian for the past thirty-five years, we often get called to difficult calvings or malpresentations and we often see meconium (first manure) stained calves.

This article will discuss the cause and what potentially should be done.

The jury is out on this one, as veterinarians have many opinions, and it is a difficult subject to study. Hopefully, this article will allow you to form your own opinion.

Whenever we see a meconium stained calf, we must assume the calf has been under some stress and the parturition had been delayed for some reason, that may or may not be under our control.

That is why meconium stained calves are very common in malpresentations, torsions and with large calves. Normal calving should have taken place sooner, and with stress, the meconium gets expelled, mixes with the uterine fluids and stains the calf. Most farmers see the meconium, and although they mostly recognized the birthing has been delayed, I am not sure if they associate it with stress on the calf. If one sees too many, then it may be a sign that you are delaying your calving assistance, or there are not recognizable signs of labour early enough. Nutritional issues such as low-grade calcium deficiencies can lead to lack of uterine contraction and delay parturition. Every time we move cattle into the barn and delay the return to full-fledged pushing, there is the possibility of a delay in parturition and a meconium stained calf.

A meconium stained live-calf is a warning sign we may need to give that calf special attention in my opinion.

The special attention comes in the form of close observation. This calf could be slower, so supplemental colostrum, quicker rather than later, may be in order.

Calves born from delayed births could have varying forms of anoxia and potentially be slow to stand and nurse

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making them more susceptible to calf hood diseases including pneumonia, scours and navel infection. Remember it can be the first case that starts the outbreak so we should provide a bit more TLC to insure the survivability of these meconium stained calves. It may even be a good idea to mark it in your calving records, “calf meconium stained”. A good majority of these will do very well with no additional care, but the warning sign of meconium staining is trying to tell us something, so still observe them closely. If in doubt, these are the ones to give supplemental colostrum early.

Seeing yellow fetal fluids, even within the waterbag, tells us there is meconium staining, so time is of the essence and I would have no hesitation to proceed to help with the birth of the calf. Again, it tells us time is running out. There is no doubt with backwards calves, or breech births, the straining and pressure on the back end of the calf facilitates the meconium being expelled earlier than normal.

By examining the dam quicker if you see yellow fetal fluids, you may identify these malpresentations earlier and avert a stillborn calf. Even though one works efficiently and diligently on assisting, the meconium colored fetal fluid makes me, as a veterinarian, work a little bit quicker than normal. We, as veterinarians, probably experience more of these meconium stained calves as time has elapsed between when the farmer identifies a problem, checks it out himself, then calls us, and we arrive, or the calving arrives at the veterinary clinic.

I don’t know if the greater degree of meconium indicates the degree of stress, as I have seen some heavily stained calves that were very lively, and others barely stained which were very weak and lethargic. The meconium staining may warn us ahead of time to be ready with the resuscitation procedures, such as the straw up the nose, cold water in

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the ear, a respiratory stimulant such as respisure available (respisure and other respiratory stimulants are only available by prescription from your veterinarian), or if you have supplemental oxygen, it can also be available to help revive slow calves. Slow calves may even require supplemental colostrum.

The final decision comes down to the susceptibility to either a meconium aspirated pneumonia, or perhaps a higher propensity to contract navel infection. The jury is out on this one, and while we don’t generally have problems with meconium induced aspiration pneumonia, I have seen it diagnosed several times over the years. I am always cautious and if the situation warrants it, I prescribe a course of antibiotics.

This will depend on the advice of your veterinarian, but the next time a meconium stained calf is delivered during calving season, it is well worth asking the question, in my opinion. I have followed up many of the cases over the years, and in every case where antibiotics were prescribed, the calf had no further treatment. In today’s world of prudent usage of antibiotics, one must weigh the likelihood of getting sick, and the fact that further antibiotics will be required. The meconium is essentially considered pretty sterile, but I think the aspiration causes lung damage and potentially predisposes calves to getting sick.

This spring think of the meconium as an early warning sign of many things, including a good predictor that the cow has been in labor too long. Additional care may be needed for both the cow and calf. Your veterinarian may even prescribe NSAIDs in certain situations to help the calf and cow along. I truly believe all these additional efforts will lead to a healthier calf, and subsequently, a healthier herd to give you some peace of mind. Very little has ever been looked at in regard to this topic at calving time, yet we all have seen these calves. Use them as an early warning sign.

CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION NEWS

CCYA Winter Board Meeting

My name is Megan Perih and I am a member of the CCYA National Board. The CCYA National Board held their winter meeting from January 7-9, in Saskatoon.

This was a productive weekend with several updates and improvements. We reviewed all of our programs such as the Buy and Show program, the Genetics program and the Travel Opportunity Scholarship.

Our genetics program has been revamped and I highly encourage all CCYA NATIONAL BOARD charolaisyouth@gmail.com President: Haley Rosso hrosso25@gmail.com Vice-President: Evan Jamieson evanjamieson31@gmail.com Treasurer: Tyson Black charolais09@gmail.com

youth members to apply! Remember that applicants for this program will receive two straws of semen from a Charolais bull of their choosing from a selection of bulls.

Our Buy and Show program is a great opportunity that allows members to buy a purebred Charolais or Charcross heifer or steer and can receive a rebate on this animal. If you are a member and plan to buy either a heifer or steer this year, this is an awesome program to check out! The newest addition this upcoming year is called the Little Char program and will take affect at our upcoming Conference and Show in July.

Secretary: Logan Jamieson loganjamieson22@gmail.com Director: Will Rosso wrosso663@gmail.com Director: Megan Perih perihmegan@yahoo.ca Director: Justin Harcourt justin.harcourt02@gmail.com Director: Wyatt Burgomaster wyattburgomaster@gmail.com

2022 CCYA Conference & Show Exec. – July 27-30 Renfrew, Ontario Chair: Tyson Black Vice-Chair: Wyatt Burgomaster Treasurer: Halle Packer Secretary: Maddie Saunders

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This program will be for kids 5 to 7 years of age. Stay tuned for more information on this program in the coming months. You can find all of the information about these amazing opportunities on our website along with any updates!

During our meeting we also discussed the 2021 CCYA conference that was held in Olds, Alberta. We also received an update about the upcoming conference in Renfrew, Ontario. With the Ontario conference approaching, the National Board looks forward to seeing new and familiar faces there!

Happy calving!

CCYA Provincial Advisors SK: Shae-Lynn Book | shaelynnevans03@gmail.com ON: Karen Black | blackbern@hotmail.com MB: Jeff & Jackie Cavers | tobbagirl@yahoo.ca AB: Megan McLeod | cowgirlcreative@outlook.com Youth Coordinator: Haylea Jones hjones@charolais.com

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MANAGEMENT

Managing and Selecting Recipients for Embryo Transfer Success Dr. Cliff Lamb, Texas A&M University

Several key traits and characteristics create the ideal female for reproductive technologies.

The primary use of embryo transfer (ET) in cattle has been to amplify reproductive rates of valuable females. Ideally, ET can be used to enhance genetic improvement and increase marketing opportunities with purebred cattle. ET is especially useful with cattle because of their relatively low reproductive rate and long generation interval. The success of ET depends on factors associated with the embryo, recipient and embryo transfer technician or an interaction among these factors.

Selecting Recipients Selection and identification of high-quality recipients is not simple.

Many prefer the use of virgin heifers, whereas others choose cows with a known history of high fertility. When heifers are to be used as recipients, the selection criteria should be the same as for high-quality replacement heifers. Heifers need to be cycling, which can be assessed indirectly by using reproductive tract scores assigned based on the diameter and tone of the uterine horns. Heifers also need to be on a high plane of nutrition, have an adequately sized and normally shaped pelvic canal, and have no history of receiving growth implants.

Lactating recipients have an advantage of a known reproductive history. Since the health of the calf is dependent on the recipient, records should be kept of calf health and weaning performance. Recipients that carry an ET calf to term but do not raise a normal calf to weaning should be re-evaluated as a recipient prospect.

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Similarly, open cows with an unknown reproductive history need to be carefully examined prior to being included in a recipient herd or program. The reproductive tract needs to be thoroughly examined via rectal palpation or transrectal ultrasonography for pregnancy or uterine anomalies such as fluid or fetal remnants, evidence of metritis or endometritis, and the ovaries examined for normal follicular or luteal structures. In addition, recipients should have good teeth and eyes, a good udder, be less than 8 years of age, and be structurally sound.

Consider Health It is wise to keep the new arrivals separate from the breeding herd until sufficient time has elapsed for diagnostic screening tests to return and any incubating disease to become apparent. Many purebred producers and ET companies take blood samples to test for exposure to bovine leukosis virus (BLV), Mycobacterium paratuberculosis (Johne’s disease), bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), anaplasmosis and Neospora caninum.

Brucellosis testing or vaccination is no longer required in many areas, but it is prudent to test cattle from areas where the disease is present.

Many of these pathogens have been associated with decreased fertility by preventing fertilization or by causing embryonic death, fetal loss or ovarian dysfunction. The use of vaccinations to control livestock diseases is a common and proven practice.

Conventional recommendations suggest modified-live virus vaccines be given at least 30 days prior to breeding. Cattle with an unknown or questionable history of vaccination should receive primary and booster vaccinations at least 30 days prior to breeding.

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Nutrition Matters A primary focus of an ET program should be nutritional management of the recipients, since this is where the greatest expenses to an embryo transfer program occur.

Insufficient intake of energy, protein, vitamins, and microminerals and macrominerals has been associated with suboptimal reproductive performance.

Of these nutritional effects on reproduction, energy balance is probably the most important nutritional factor related to poor reproductive function in cattle.

Generally beef cows do not experience a period of negative energy balance, because they fail to produce the quantity of milk dairy cows produce.

However, beef cows need to be in sufficient body condition to resume estrous cycles after parturition and overcome anestrus, short estrous cycles and uterine involution just to become pregnant every year.

Body condition score (BCS) is a reliable method for assessing the nutritional status of recipients. A visual BCS system developed for beef cattle uses a scale from 1 to 9, with 1 representing emaciated and 9 obese.

A linear relationship exists between body weight change and BCS, where an approximate 90-pound (lb.) weight change is associated with each unit change in BCS. Managers of recipients should understand when cows can be maintained on a decreasing plane of nutrition, when they should be maintained on an increasing plane of nutrition, or when they can be kept on a maintenance diet. Understanding the production cycle of the cow and how to manipulate the diet will improve the ability of the recipients to conceive to the transferred embryo.

BCS at calving has been shown to

be a more predictable indicator of the duration of postpartum anestrus than prepartum change in either weight or BCS. When cows were thin at calving or had a BCS of 4 or less, increased postpartum level of energy increased the percentage of females exhibiting estrus during the breeding season.

BCS at parturition and breeding are the dominant factors influencing pregnancy success, although body weight changes during late gestation modulate this effect. Altering poor body condition after parturition may reduce the negative effect on reproduction, but seldom overcomes or eliminates those negative effects.

The general belief is cows maintained on an increasing plane of nutrition prior to parturition usually have a shorter interval to their first ovulation than cows on a decreasing plane of nutrition. Energy restriction during the prepartum period results in a low BCS at calving, prolonged postpartum anestrus and a decrease in the percentage of cows exhibiting estrus during the breeding season.

Pregnancy rates and intervals from parturition to pregnancy are also affected by level of prepartum energy.

Conversely, when prepartum nutrient restriction is followed by increased postpartum nutrient intake, the negative effect of prepartum nutrient restriction is partially overcome. The effectiveness of elevated postpartum nutrient intake, however, is dependent on the severity of prepartum nutrient restriction. The effect of BCS prior to calving also has implications for calf birth and weaning weights.

Numerous studies document that increasing nutritional levels following parturition increases conception and pregnancy rates in beef cows.

Breeding Season A major influence on postpartum fertility is the length of the breeding season. Having a restricted breeding season has many advantages, such as a more uniform and older calf crop, but most importantly a breeding season of 60 days or fewer increases the percentage of females cycling during the subsequent breeding

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season. If the breeding season is shortened, then all cows have a higher probability for pregnancy during the next breeding season.

Strategic feeding to obtain ideal BCS can be achieved by understanding the production cycle of the cow. The period of greatest nutritional need occurs shortly after calving when a cow is required to produce milk for a growing calf, regain weight lost shortly before and after parturition, and repair her reproductive tract to become pregnant within three months after calving.

During this stage a cow is usually consuming as much feed as she can, and attempting to adjust BCS at this time often is futile. Cows are usually grazing and tend to consume their full protein, vitamin and mineral requirements. However, the grass is often lush with a high percentage of moisture which can occasionally cause a deficiency in energy.

Therefore, managing nutrition in recipients may be the single most important factor associated with the success of your ET program.

Don Burgomaster

1942-2021

Donald Maxwell Burgomaster, Fowler’s Corners, Ontario, passed away December 8th, 2021, at the age of 79. A Charolais breeder for 50 years under the farm name Sharodon, he was a former 1st Vice-President of the Canadian Charolais Association and an Honour Roll Inductee. He, and the late Larry Leahy, also ran Triangle Sales Management for many years. He was a livestock judge, auctioneer and active community and committee member with the Cattlemen’s Association, Lindsay Exhibition and Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Don was also a retired Millwright and Supervisor at GE Peterborough, retired Pickseed salesman, 57 years a Mason, Past Master of Lorne Lodge Omemee and Past DDGM. Lifetime member of St James Anglican Church, Emily. Predeceased by his wife, Sharon, of 50 years, he is survived by his son, Steven (Helen) and daughter, Heather Burgosmaster and grandsons, Wyatt, Trent and Tyler.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Canadian Cattle Winning Around the World

Perth Royal Show At the Perth Royal Show, in Australia, ROSSO VL COMMISSIONER 62Q (an embryo sired by WCR Commissioner 593, from Rosso Maryanne, an Impair daughter) was named the Senior Champion Bull. The bull was exhibited by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and Venturon Livestock, Boyup Brook, West Australia.

Cattlemen’s Congress Canadian Charolais did well at the Cattlemen’s Congress show, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. Bred and raised by Dennis and Lissa Serhienko, Serhienko Cattle Co., Maymont, Saskatchewan, SVY STARSTRUCK 102J was Junior Heifer Calf Champion and SVY PROFOUND 145J was Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion.

Jodie Rintoul, Livestock Editor, Farm Weekly sashes Senior Champion Bull led by Harris Thompson

Perth Royal Senior Champion Bull – ROSSO VL COMMISSIONER 62Q, Rosso Charolais & Venturon Livestock

Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Heifer Calf Champion – SVY STARSTRUCK 102J, Lauren Aust, NextGen Cattle, Three Fires Cattle

Cattlemen’s Congress Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion – SVY PROFOUND 145J, NextGen Cattle, Aust Farms, Three Fires Cattle, Alton Century Farm, Martens Cattle Co. & Serhienko Cattle Co.

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Sally Bateman 1949 - 2021

Barbara Ann (Sally) Bateman of Madoc, Ontario, died suddenly on Monday, December 6, 2021, in her 83rd year.

She was the daughter of the late William and Daisy (Miller) Bateman.

Predeceased by brother, Robert, and wife Audrey (Devolin). She is survived by siblings Ray (Elizabeth) and Arlene.

A former CIBC Bank Manager in Toronto, Sally spent her career in the

banking field. Sally was also an active volunteer throughout her life. Sally was active in Land O’Lakes Charolais for the past 35 years. She always enjoyed visiting with other Charolais friends.

Sally was very active in St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church. She was former Clerk of Session for 16 years, Treasurer of St. Peter’s Church, as well as Treasurer of the Presbyterian Church Women’s group (PCW) and Women’s Missionary Society (WMS). Sally also volunteered with

the Kingston Presbytery and was Treasurer of the Kingston Presbyterial Women’s Ministry Society. Sally joined Girl Guides in her youth and rose to the distinguished level of Gold Cord. Later she was a Girl Guide leader, volunteered at the Girl Guide camp and was one of the leaders chosen to attend a tea at the Queen’s Garden Party in England. She was a Treasurer and board member of the O’Hara Mill Volunteers Association.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service was held.

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Alberta Charolais AGM Stephen Cholak, Lamont was elected President at the Alberta Charolais Association AGM, on December 10th, in Red Deer.

Jamie Ehret, Hilda, is the 1st VicePresident and William Winsnes, Ryley, is 2nd Vice-President. Janice Wirsta, Elk Point, was re-elected as Treasurer. Deb Cholak, Lamont is returning as Secretary for another term. Marina Rasmussen, Red Deer County; Tyler Bullick, Bashaw; and Scott Anderson, Minburn, are all returning as Directors. Tyler Young, Sturgeon County; Russell Gallelli, Crossfield; Justin Vaage, Champion; Brad Quinton, Nanton and Tim Riley, Arras, BC, are new Directors.

Bob Burla, Stettler; Stephen Johnson, Barrhead; Tracee Vikse, Donalda; Dianna Walgenbach, Botha; Luke Marshall, Red Deer County and Ken Hinsburg, Oliver, BC, retired

from the board. The AGM is held in conjunction with the Alberta Select Show and Sale.

The Annual banquet was well attended. After a terrific meal, president Stephen Cholak gave opening remarks and presented the Annual awards for 2020 and 2021. New this year, the ACA acknowledged 50 year plus awards to breeders who have been active for 50 consecutive years or more.

The 2020 Purebred Breeder of the Year was Turnbull Charolais; and was presented to the Turnbull family, from Pincher Creek. The Commercial Breeder of the Year was Sunderland Hog Farms; the Sunderland family, from Paradise Valley.

The Innisfail Auction Market, Innisfail, was awarded Booster of the Year. The 2020 Pioneer award went to the Fieldberg Family, Medicine Hat.

The 2021 Purebred Breeder of the Year was Rawes Ranches, Strome; John and Myrna Rawe, Philip and Marie Harty and family.

The 2021 Commercial Breeder of the Year was Dave and Arlee Shand, Delia. Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment Ltd., Doug Bidulock, Innisfail, was awarded the Booster of the Year.

The 2021 Pioneer Award honours went to the Radke Brothers, Barrhead; Rudiger Ranch, Rowana Rudiger, Calgary; Acadia Ranching, Don and Mindy Good, Acadia Valley; Maple Leaf Charolais, the Stewart family, Millet; Valanjou Charolais, the Lusson Family, Clyde and Snake Valley Charolais, the Vaage Family, Champion. All received 50 plus Years Awards.

The Turnbull family accepting the 2020 Purebred Breeder of the year award from Brant Lewis

Danny Daines accepting the 2020 Booster of the Year award on behalf of the Innisfail Auction Market from Marina Rasmussen

Stephen Cholak presents Harold, Tish and Danny Fieldburg with the 2020 Pioneer Award

Janice Wirsta & Stephen Cholak present the 2021 Pioneer award to the Radke Brothers

ACA Board 2021/2022 ACA Board: Back Row: Marina Rasmussen, Red Deer County; Tyler Young, Sturgeon County; Justin Vaage, Champion; Russell Gallelli, Crossfield; Scott Anderson, Minburn; Tyler Bullick, Bashaw.

Front Row: Janice Wirsta (Treasurer), Elk Point; William Winsnes (2nd Vice-President), Ryley; Stephen Cholak (President), Lamont; Jamie Ehret (1st Vice-President), Hilda; Deb Cholak (Secretary), Lamont.

Missing Tim Riley, Arras, BC and Brad Quinton, Nanton

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Jamie Ehret presented the 2021 Booster of the Year award to Doug Bidulock, Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment Ltd.

Justin, Hailey, Bev and Marvin Vaage, of Snake Valley Farm accepted the 50 Plus Year award from Stephen Cholak

Dave & Arlee Shand accept the 2021 Commercial Breeder of the Year award from Casey Wilkie

Rowana Rudiger, Grace Rudiger-Jozwiak and Kirk Rudiger received a 50 plus year award from President Stephen Cholak

Retiring director Stephen Johnson received thanks from Stephen Cholak

Stephen Cholak presented Acadia Ranching’s Don and Mindy Good with a 50 plus year award

William Winsnes presents Philip & Marie Harty, of Rawes Ranches, the 2021 Purebed Breeder of the Year award

Tom Stewart accepted Maple Charolais’s 50 plus year award

Philippe Lusson received the 50 plus years award from Stephen Cholak for Valanjou Charolais

STEADY SALE

McLeod Livestock Red Tag Sale

McLeod Livestock Red Tag Sale November 17, 2021 • Cochrane, AB DLMS Farmgate Timed Auction Gross Average 17 Bred Heifers $96,000 5 Semen lots (190 doses) $25,750 1 Embryo Lot (3 eggs) $7,500 23 Lots $129,250

$5,647 $5,150 $7,500 $5,620

The McLeod Livestock Red Tag sale had quality females and frozen genetics alike. Lots sold to many repeat buyers.

High Selling Bred Heifer Lot 094, CML TONI 94H (Polled, 6.3 CE EPD, -.3 BW EPD, 46 WW EPD), sired by CML Crown Jewel 87F, out

of a CML Encore 4Y daughter, bred to CML Timeless 974G. Sold for $11,000 to Seven Quarter Circle Charolais, Czar.

Lot 011, CML DESIRAE 11H (Polled, 92 lb BW EPD, 49 WW EPD, 97 YW EPD), sired by CML Copyright 714E, out of a CML Diablo 2X daughter, bred to LT Authority 7229. Sold for $8,000 to Seven Quarter Circle Charolais.

Lot 024, CML GINNY 24H (Polled, 9.5 CE EPD, -1.1 BW EPD), sired by LT Affinity 6221 Pld, out of a CML Notorious 617D daughter, bred to CML Raindance 996G. Sold for $8,000 to Seven Quarter Circle Charolais.

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High Selling Embryos Lot 558, three embryos sired by SCX Jehu 233E, out of CML Desirae 558C, sold for $7,500 to Johnson Ranching, Amisk.

Bob Miles purchased in volume

Byron Johnson picked up some embryos

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Alberta Select Show

Alberta Select Single Bull Show Judges were Dave Shand, Delia; Justin Vaage, Champion; Philip Harty, Strome; Danny Fieldberg, Medicine Hat and Corrine Parsonage, Innisfail.

The Reserve Champion of this 21-entry show was FLC WARRIOR 7J, a January 10th son of MVY Gus 20G, shown by Fleming Livestock Corp., Winfield.

HRJ THE JUDGE 111J, a January 12th son of HRJ Fan Favourite 804F, from Johnson Charolais, Barrhead, was chosen as this year’s Champion at the Alberta Select Single Bull Show, December 11th, Red Deer, AB.

Charolais Connection

People’s Choice Champion Pen of 3 Bulls at the Alberta Charolais Select Show and Sale, December 10th in Red Deer, AB, were three sons of TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630E ET, exhibited by Johnson Charolais, Barrhead.

People’s Choice Reserve Champion Pen of 3 Bulls was from Daines Cattle & O’Neill Livestock, Innisfail, with three sons of LT Ransom 8644. There were five pens shown.

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CATTLE TO THREE COUNTRIES

Alberta Select Charolais Sale

Alberta Select Charolais Sale December 11, 2021 • Red Deer, AB Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. Gross Average 1 Bred Cow 11 Bred Heifers 32 Heifer Calves 44 Lots 2 Flushes 2 Embryo Lots (6) 4 Commercial heifers

$7,000 $87,900 $197,850 $292,750 $16,600 $8,700 $10,200

$7,000 $7,991 $6,183 $6,653 $8,300 $4,350 $2,550

Jackie & Jeff Cavers bought the high selling heifer calf

A good crowd was on hand to select quality females, at this well attended annual sale. Cattle sold across western Canada, into the United States and Mexico.

High Selling Bred Cow Lot 22, RCRZ AFFINITESS 13G (-1 BW EPD, 47 WW EPD, 88 YW EPD), sired by LT Affinity 6221 PLD, out of an SVY Kaboom PLD 7113T daughter, bred to BRCHE White Bear 8505. Sold for $7,000 to Spring Hill Cattle Inc., Nanton. Consigned by Rocky Coulee Ranch, Airdrie.

High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 3, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 10H (Polled, -.6 BW EPD, 24 M EPD), sired

by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld, out of a TR Mr Fire Water 5792 RET daughter, bred to M6 Bells & Whistles 258 P. Sold for $20,500 to Eagle Valley Farms, Sundre. Consigned by Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw.

Lot 20, TURNBULL’S MISS DANDY 123H (Polled, 0 BW EPD, 58 WW EPD, 104 YW EPD, 24 M EPD, 53 TM EPD), sired by Elder’s Hernandez 17E, out of a Pleasant Dawn Tracker 15A

Scott Anderson picked up a high selling heifer calf for Sugar Loaf Charolais

Bob Miles was a volume buyer

daughter, bred to HVA Hulk 47H. Sold for $15,000 to Elder Charolais, Coronach, SK. Consigned by Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek.

Lot 21, TURNBULL’S MISS JEWEL 144H (Polled, -3.5 BW EPD, 53 WW EPD, 107 YW EPD, 47 TM EPD), sired

by Pleasant Dawn MVP 316Y, out of an HC Anchor 306A daughter, bred to Cedarlea Shoeless Joe 83C. Sold for $14,000 to Highway 21 Feeders, Acme.

Consigned by Turnbull Charolais.

High Selling Heifer Calves Lot 4, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 1227J (Polled, ET, -.7 BW EPD, 25 M EPD), sired by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld, out of a TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET daughter. Sold for $20,000 to C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB. Consigned

by Prairie Cove Charolais.

Greg & Allison Kruger purchased the high selling bred heifer

Lot 6, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 111J (Polled, ET, -.3 BW EPD, 48 WW EPD, 46 TM EPD), sired by TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630E ET, out of a TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Seven Quarter Circle Charolais, Czar.

Lot 12, HARVIE MS SUNSHINE 14J (Polled, -1.2 BW EPD), sired by CCC Tried and True 8507 P, out of a Harvie High Times 2T daughter. Sold for $13,500 to Sugar Loaf Charolais, Minburn. Consigned by Harvie Ranching, Olds.

High Selling Flushes Lot 29, GERRARD STARSTRUCK 11C (Polled, 51 WW EPD), sired by Cedardale Zeal 125Z, out of an SVY Freedom Pld 307N daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw. Consigned by Eagle Valley Farms.

Lot 30, WRANGLER PRETTY LADY 4G (Polled, -.9 BW EPD, 55 WW EPD, 104 YW EPD, 51 TM EPD), sired

by SKW Expedition 89C, out of a Steppler Prince George 43A daughter.

Sold for $8,100 to EXL Charolais, Stettler. Consigned by Fleming Livestock Corp., Winfield.

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CCA’s provincial members. CCA, YCC and the CYL participants are extremely grateful for the support received from these generous partners.

Mark your calendars! CYL applications are open until March 31. If you are interested in getting more involved in the Canadian beef Charolais Banner • February 2022

industry, or know someone who would benefit from the CYL program, please encourage them to apply. To learn more about the program or download the application package, please visit the https://cattlemensyoungleaders.com and look under “Apply”. Don’t miss your chance to get involved!

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No Borders 10th Annual Select Sale December 7, 2021 • Virden, MB Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Manager: By Livestock Gross Average

4 Cow/Calf Pairs 1 Bred Cow 25 Bred Heifers 15 Heifer Calves 45 Lots

$55,750 $13,938 7,000 7,000 152,000 6,080 65,250 4,350 $280,000 $6,222

The 10th Annual No Borders Select Sale saw an outstanding quality offering put forth by a progressive group of consignors. The 11 breeders saw strong and steady demand for the females they put on offer, with cattle selling to operations in six Canadian provinces and one state.

High Selling Cow/Calf Pairs Lot 2, PLEASANTDAWN MARNI 241F (3rd Gen Pld, -1.7 BW EPD, 86 YW EPD, 27 M EPD, 48 TM EPD), sired by ZWB PleasantDawnLedger34B, out of an HBSF Extra 2X daughter, bred to Winchester Lock N Load QIE(P). Sold for $12,500 to Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB. Consigned by Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake.

Lot 2A, PLEASANT DAWN HOTTIE 341J (4th Gen Pld, -1.3 BW EPD, 49 WW EPD, 96 YW EPD, 26 M EPD, 51 TM EPD), sired by Turnbull’s Full Moon 655F. Sold for $9,500 to

Curtis and Nanette Turnbull purchased the high seller

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Highway 21 Feeders Ltd., Acme, AB. Consigned by Pleasant Dawn Charolais.

Lot 22, HTA GLITTER 970G (45 WW EPD, 85 YW EPD, 44 TM EPD), sired by SHSH High Class 43D, out of an RGP Remington 101Y daughter, bred to HTA Astroid 603D. Sold for $10,000 to Crocus Valley Farms Ltd., Killarney. Consigned by HTA Charolais, Rivers.

Lot 22A, HTA GLITTER 193J (-.9 BW EPD), sired by HTA Spiderman 9103G. Sold for $4,500 to Cockburn Farms, Iroquois Falls, ON. Consigned

by HTA Charolais.

High Selling Bred Cow Lot 4, PLEASANTDAWN LADY 916F (4th Gen Pld, -.6 BW EPD, 47 WW EPD, 95 YW EPD, 28 M EPD, 51 TM EPD), sired by MAIN Magico Lanzo 36D, out of a Campbells Bombshell 15B daughter, bred to PleasantDawn Connection 195G. Sold for $7,000 to Fourthlane Farms, Consecon, ON. Consigned by Pleasant Dawn Charolais.

High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 1, Pick of the High Bluff Stock Farm Bred Heifers. Sold for $12,000 to Johnson Charolais, Barrhead, AB. Consigned by High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis.

Lot 23, HTA WYONNA 13H (4th Gen Pld, -.3 BW EPD, 51 WW EPD,

Stephen Johnson bought the pick of the High Bluff Stock Farm Bred Heifers

Jordan Moore selected some high selling bred heifers for his Charla Moore operation

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95 YW EPD), sired by HTA Astroid 603D, out of an HTA Contender 605D daughter, bred to C2 Houston 104H. Sold for $11,000 to Robert & AnneMarie Moulding, Abernethy, SK. Consigned by HTA Charolais.

Lot 8, PLEASANTDAWN SALLY 502H (4th Gen Pld, -.6 BW EPD, 50 WW EPD, 105 YW EPD, 27 M EPD, 52 TM EPD), sired by MAIN Magico Lanzo 36D, out of a CTP Mr Arrow 156A daughter, bred to White Meadow Gringo 20G. Sold for $9,500 to Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. Consigned

by Pleasant Dawn Charolais.

Lot 32, DRD GOLDEN GIRL 942H (Red Factor, 3rd Gen Pld, 54 WW EPD, 123 YW EPD, 46 TM EPD), sired by High Bluff Battle River 69B, out of an SRK Solid 12U daughter, bred to DF Mr Outrageous 64G. Sold for $8,500 to Charla Moore Farms, Redvers, SK. Consigned by DRD Charolais, Sintaluta, SK. Lot 29, JMB BAILEY 4H (3rd Gen Pld), sired by RPJ Diesel 802F, out of a KRF What-A-Boy 104Y daughter, bred to JWX Guinness 787G. Sold for $7,500 to Charla Moore Farms. Consigned by JMB Charolais, Brookdale.

High Selling Heifer Calves Lot 24, HTA GLITTER 1106J (4th Gen Pld, -.8 BW EPD, 47 WW EPD), sired by HTA Astroid 603D, out of an HTA Reliable 4101B daughter.

Sold for $7,500 to HEJ Charolais, Red Deer County, AB. Consigned by HTA Charolais.

Lot 9, PLEASANT DAWN COVENANT 875J (4th Gen Pld, -2 BW EPD, 50 WW EPD, 99 YW EPD, 47 TM EPD), sired by Pleasant Dawn MVP 316Y, out of a PleasantDawn Marshall70P daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Terry Creek Charolais, Cobourg, ON. Consigned by Pleasant Dawn Charolais.

STRONG CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Char-Maine Ranching Bull Sale

Char-Maine Ranching 17th Annual Bull Sale December 10, 2021 • Fort MacLeod, AB Auctioneer: Frank Jenkins Sale Manager: By Livestock Gross Average

31 Yearling Bulls 29 Two-Year Old Bulls 60 Lots

$246,000 233,250 $479,250

$7,935 8,043 $7,988

The 17th Annual Char-Maine Ranching Bull Sale was a tremendous way to end the sale season. The loyal base of commercial producers, along with some notable purebred breeders, showed up to purchase their bulls for next breeding season.

New this year to the sale was an offering of 8 Salers bulls, which averaaged $6,031. The bull sale was followed by an elite commercial bred female sale. The females were hand selected, many bred to proven Charolais bulls, which complemented the bull sale and was very well received.

High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls Lot 36, MAIN ESTRADA 121H (Homo Polled, -.5 BW EPD, 57 WW EPD, 115 YW EPD, 41 cm, 1,745 lb), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out of an LT Lanza 1427 Pld daughter. Sold for $13,250 to Chaparral Land & Livestock, Cardston.

Lot 40, MAIN ESTRADA 131H (Homo Polled, -.2 BW EPD, 62 WW

John & Darren Cook purchased the high seller for their Triple C operation

EPD, 122 YW EPD, 43 cm, 1,735 lb), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out of a Merit Roundup 9508W daughter.

Sold for $13,250 to Chaparral Land & Livestock.

Lot 37, MAIN ESTRADA 123H (Homo Polled, .3 BW EPD, 62 WW EPD, 121 YW EPD, 42 cm, 1,825 lb), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out of an LT Lanza 1427 Pld daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Cypress Springs Ranch, Elkwater.

Lot 38, MAIN ESTRADA 127H (Homo Polled, 60 WW EPD, 115 YW EPD, 41 cm, 1,830 lb), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out of an LT Rushmore 4024 Pld daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Hansen Ranches, Cardston.

Lot 33, MAIN IRONWOOD 115H (Homo Polled, .1 BW EPD, 57 WW EPD, 117 YW EPD, 39 cm, 1,750 lb), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out of an LT Lanza 1427 Pld daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Rock Lake Farming Co. Ltd., Coaldale.

Lot 35, MAIN ESTRADA 119H (4th Gen Pld, .5 BW EPD, 62 WW EPD, 124 YW EPD, 41 cm, 1,670 lb), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out of an LT Lanza 1427 Pld daughter. Sold for $9,500 to Steeves Farms, Bluffton.

High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 26, MAIN MOON STONE 15J (Homo Polled, 109 lb BW, 59 WW EPD, 119 YW EPD, 1,245 lb), sired

by MAIN Gibson 56G, out of a JSR

Logan Porter selected several high selling lots

Ron McDonald selected a high selling yearling

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Estrada 52E daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Triple C Charolais, Steep Rock, MB. Lot 17, MAIN WHITE LIGHTNING 1J (Homo Polled, 90 lb BW, -2.3 BW EPD, 58 WW EPD, 111 YW EPD, 1,255 lb), sired by MAIN Ledger Up 105E, out of a MAIN Ledger’s Shadow 26D daughter. Sold for $16,000 to HEJ Charolais, Red Deer County.

Consigned by Brayshar Charolais, Nanton.

Lot 5, MAIN AMARILLO 9J (Red Factor, Homo Polled, 100 lb BW, .2 BW EPD, 61 WW EPD, 123 YW EPD, 1,225 lb), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out of an LT Lanza 1427 Pld daughter. Sold for $13,000 to R & G McDonald Livestock, Sidney, MB. Lot 1, MAIN UNIVERSAL 2J (4th Gen Pld, 95 lb BW, -.5 BW EPD, 64 WW EPD, 120 YW EPD, 1,230 lb), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out of an LAE Universal 870U daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Cypress Springs Ranch.

Lot 2, MAIN MAXIMUM 3J (4th Gen Pld, 100 lb BW, -.3 BW EPD, 66 WW EPD, 126 YW EPD, 1,400 lb), sired

by JSR Estrada 52E, out of a Pleasant Dawn Chisum 216A daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Cypress Springs Ranch.

Lot 31, MAIN GRANADA 21J (Homo Polled, 108 lb BW, .5 BW EPD, 104 YW EPD, 1,130 lb), sired by MAIN Granada 191E, out of a Cedarlea Lincoln 28D daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Shaw Ranches Ltd., Aetna.

Jeralyn and Marina Rasmussen added a calving ease bull to their bull battery

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Steppler Farms Female Sale

Steppler Farms 6th Annual Piece of the Program Female Sale December 15, 2021 • Miami, MB Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock Gross Average

4 Cow/Calf Pairs 1 Bred Cow 39 Bred Heifers 4 Heifer Calves 1 Embryo Lot 49 Lots

$96,000 $24,000 3,000 3,000 238,400 6,113 20,100 5,025 9,500 9,500 $367,000 $7,490

The 6th Annual Steppler Farms Piece of the Program Female Sale saw consistent and steady demand.

Many repeat customers continued to seek out Steppler genetics, and new customers took advantage of the depth of quality in the offering to purchase foundation females.

High Selling Cow/Calf Pair Lot 1, STEPPLER MISS 52G (Double Polled, .1 BW EPD, 49 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD, 27 Milk EPD, 51 TM EPD, 1,860 lb), sired by Pro-Char Winchester 6D, out of a Sparrows Braxton 519C daughter, bred to Elder’s Houlio 4H. Sold for $45,000 to Sarah Gilbraith, St. Claude.

Sarah Gilbraith Doug Harcourt purchased two, which selected the high included the high seller selling bred heifer

Lot 1A, STEPPLER MISS 254J (3rd Gen Polled, -1.6 BW EPD, 48 WW EPD, 96 YW EPD, 26 M EPD, 49 TM EPD, 944 lb), sired by Pro-Char Argo 107F. Sold for $6,000 to Pro-Char Charolais, Glenevis, AB. High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 11, STEPPLER MISS 252H (Polled, 25 M EPD, 46 TM EPD, 1,530 lb), sired by CAYS Full House 22E, out of a Sparrows Seminole 927W daughter, bred to WC Whiplash 8298 P. Sold for $12,000 to Harcourt Charolais, Quill Lake, SK. Lot 33, STEPPLER MISS 294H (3rd Gen Pld, 0 BW EPD, 93 YW EPD, 24 M EPD, 1,614 lb), sired by Sparrows Legendary 743E, out of an HC Zip Lock 212Z daughter, bred to CKE Mitch 5H. Sold for $9,750 to Highway 21 Feeders Ltd., Acme, AB. Lot 45, STEPPLER MISS 178H (4th Gen Pld, .7 BW EPD, 24 M EPD, 46 TM EPD, 1,488 lb), sired by HBC Flagstaff 817F, out of a Sparrows Braxton 519C daughter, bred to WC Whiplash 8298 P. Sold for $9,500 to Circle 7 Ranches, Shaunavon, SK. Lot 36, STEPPLER MISS 238H (4th Gen Pld, 59 WW EPD, 118 YW EPD, 1,568 lb), sired

by Beck’s Baron 880F, out of JWX Burnin It Down 613B daughter, bred to CKE Mitch 5H. Sold for $8,750 to Ferme Louber Wes Heins was the Inc., Ste-Marie de volume buyer, taking Beauce, QC. home five bred heifers

Lot 43, STEPPLER MISS 434H (Polled, -.3 BW EPD, 24 M EPD, 1,548 lb), sired by Balamore Driftwood 196D, out of a Sparrows Hacienda 407B daughter, bred to CKE Mitch 5H. Sold for $8,500 to Balamore Farm Ltd., Great Village, NS. Lot 17, STEPPLER MISS 248H (Polled, .7 BW EPD, 89 YW EPD, 1,606 lb), sired by High Bluff El Paso 15E, out of a Sparrows Seminole 927W daughter, bred to WC Whiplash 8298 P. Sold for $8,500 to Reynald Chartier, Devlin, ON. Lot 35, STEPPLER MISS 419H (Double Polled, 52 WW EPD, 108 YW EPD, 47 TM EPD, 1,622 lb), sired

by Beck’s Charm 867F, out of a JWX Burnin It Down 613B daughter, bred to CKE Mitch 5H. Sold for $7,900 to Sarah Gilbraith.

Lot 34, STEPPLER MISS 251H (3rd Gen Pld, .1 BW EPD, 45 WW EPD, 94 YW EPD, 24 M EPD, 46 TM EPD, 1,556 lb), sired by Sparrows Legendary 743E, out of a Sparrows Monaco 487B daughter, bred to CKE Mitch 5H. Sold for $7,750 to Coyote Flats Charolais, Coaldale, AB. High Selling Heifer Calf Lot 6, STEPPLER SCARLET 178J (Polled, 947 lb), sired by Steppler Axel 320G, out of a Steppler Warhawk 26A daughter. Sold for $5,800 to KCH Charolais, Rapid City.

High Selling Embryos Lot 1B, five Steppler Miss 52G x Elder’s Houlio 4H embryos. Sold for $9,500 to Circle 7 Ranches.

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Charolais Charbray International Virtual Show

To build inter-country business during a pandemic, Charolais Charbray International held a Virtual Show. It consisted of three divisions: French, Purebred and Charbray and saw participation from France, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Estonia, and Columbia.

Each division of the show was judged by three renowned judges.

The total of nine judges came from eight countries. There was also a People’s Choice category that lasted 10 days. The general population participated by voting in the poll through Facebook or www.

CharolaisInternational.com.

Division: Purebred

Judged by Jimmy Wilson, Scotland; Robert Williams, USA; Lee & Dawn Wilson, Canada

Grand Champion Purebred Female sponsored by Davis Rairdan International

Reserve Grand Champion Full French Bull sponsored by Herd Book of France

STEPPLER GABBY 546H, Steppler Farms Ltd., Canada

MONTBLANC, Elevage Vannier, France

Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Female sponsored by Davis Rairdan International

Grand Champion Full French Female sponsored by Herd Book of France

Grand Champion Purebred Bull sponsored by Charolais Charbray Herdbook of Mexico

TALUTULU MUUSIKA A, Talu Ja Tulu Oü, Estonia

Division: Full French HIGH BLUFF JJ 85J, High Bluff Stock Farm, Canada Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Bull sponsored by Charolais Society of Australia

Judged by David Benson, United Kingdom; David Bondfield, Australia; Hugo Retailleau, France

MARTINIQUE, Gaec Clame-Andriot, France Reserve Grand Champion Full French Female sponsored by Canadian Charolais Association

Grand Champion Full French Bull sponsored by Charolais Charbray Herdbook of Mexico

EMA Z MOKRÝŠOVA, Leoš Slavík, Czech Republic

SEX SYMBOL, Gaec Micaud, France DS PROVIDENCIA H22, Ganaderia Laprovidencia, Mexico Charolais Banner • February 2022

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AMAZING BUYER SUPPORT

Springside Farms Season Finale Female Dispersal

Springside Farms Female Dispersal December 16, 2021 • Stettler, AB Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. Gross Average 68 Cow/Calf Pairs $1,287,800 $18,938 97 Bred Cows 792,000 8,165 59 Bred Heifers 512,750 8,691 6 Heifer Calves 77,500 12,971 230 Lots $2,670,050 $11,609 25 Embryo lots(109 eggs)$141,300 $5,652 25 Semen lots(418 straws)$41,300 $1,652 The cold weather did not stop the huge crowd from gathering to take part in the Season Finale. The strong buyer support from coast to coast across Canada, and as far south as Mexico, is a testament to Mike’s passion and commitment, of almost 40 years in the Charolais breed. The quality of females on offer was second to none.

High Selling Cow/Calf Pairs Lot 3, SOS DESIRAE PLD 7F (Polled, -.2 BW EPD, 94 YW EPD, 26 M EPD), sired by Winn Mans Chavez 826Y, out of a CML Diablo 2X daughter, bred to Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $55,000 to Alton Century Farms, Lucknow, ON.

Jason and Shawna Bast bought in Volume

Carrie & Craig Allison were the volume buyers purchasing 45 head

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Lot 3A, SOS DESIRAE PLD 141J (Polled, 91 lb BW, 60 WW EPD, 124 YW EPD), sired by Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $35,000 to Austin Grevo, Topeka, KS. Lot 12, TMJF ALISA 401A (Polled, 78 lb BW, 14.7 CE EPD, -2.5 BW EPD, 25 M EPD), sired by SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T, out of an LT Bluegrass 4017P daughter, bred to Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $27,000 to Harvie Ranching, Olds & Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite, SK. Lot 12A, SOS JULEP PLD 62J (Polled, 11.6 CE EPD, -1.6 BW EPD, 53 WW EPD, 106 YW EPD), sired by Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $25,000 to W2 Farms, Leroy, SK. Lot 5, MXS NORTHSTAR MAID 531C (Polled, 52 WW EPD, 94 YW EPD), sired by SVY Northstar 153Y, out of an Erixon’s Spitfire 127T daughter, bred to BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET. Sold for $40,000 to GR Simmentals, Stettler & Majestic Cattle Company, Stettler.

Lot 5A, SOS MAIDEN PLD 156J (Polled, 97 lb BW, 60 YW EPD, 117 YW EPD), sired by Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $7,000 to Limestone Charolais, Clinton, BC. Lot 15, MVY RHONDA 11D (Homo Polled, 50 WW EPD, 94 YW EPD, 30 M EPD), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of a Pleasantdawn Hybrid 37W daughter, bred to Turnbulls DutyFree 358D. Sold for $21,000 to Elder Charolais, Coronach, SK. Lot 15A, SOS BOUJEE PLD 92J (Polled, 85 lb BW, 60 WW EPD, 117 YW EPD, 24 M EPD), sired by Turnbulls

Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $21,000 to Elder Charolais.

Lot 168, SOS MADISON 104G (Polled, 53 WW EPD, 102 YW EPD), sired by SOS Home Grown 15C, out of a Sparrows Landmark 963W daughter, bred to Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $24,000 to Dog Patch Acres, Leroy, SK. Lot 168A. SOS MADEMOISELLE 169J (Polled, -.6 BW EPD, 54 WW EPD, 105 YW EPD), sired by SOS Apex Pld 139F. Sold for $13,000 to Circle 7 Charolais, Shaunavon, SK & Canadian Donors, Olds.

Lot 6, TMJF BERYLE 447B (Homo Polled, 7.7 CE EPD, -1.9 BW EPD, 51 WW EPD, 98 YW EPD), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Baldridge Kojack 29K daughter, bred to BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET. Sold for $25,000 to Kale Gist, Gadsby.

Lot 6A, SOS JENEVIEVE PLD 116J (Polled, 82 lb BW, 8.1 CE EPD, 60 WW EPD, 119 YW EPD), sired by Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $8,500 to Twin Anchor Charolais, Castor.

Blake Alton purchased the high selling cow

Kevin Gomke bought in volume, including a high selling bred cow

Mike Elder purchased a high selling cow/calf pair

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High Selling Bred Cows Lot 21, SOS LIP GLOSS 86G (Polled, 7.6 CE EPD, -.7 BW EPD), sired by Cedardale Zeal 125Z, out of an SVY Deliverance Pld 401P daughter, bred to Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $30,000 to Border Ridge Farms Inc., Hilda.

Lot 1, SOS PEACHES 42B (Polled, 97 lb BW, 54 WW EPD, 97 YW EPD, 28 M EPD), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of an LT Western Spur 2061 Pld daughter, bred to SOS Apex Pld

Michael Zentner added to his herd

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CHAROLAIS CHARBRAY INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL SHOW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 Division: Charbray

Judged by Maury Dorta De Souza Junior, Brazil; John Mercer, Australia; Ing. José Manuel (Pepe) Medina Chapa, Mexico Grand Champion Charbray Bull sponsored by Charolais Charbray Herdbook of Mexico

Grand Champion Charbray Female sponsored by American International Charolais Association

RFG LEONA-SM 305-5 CHY, Ing. Reynaldo Farias de la Garza, Mexico

WATTLEBRAY PIN UP, Trevor and Lolita Ford, Australia

Reserve Grand Champion Charbray Female sponsored by American International Charolais Association

Reserve Grand Champion Charbray Bull sponsored by the American International Charolais Association

MGE ROSITA 1502/918, Juan Manuel Garza Montemayor, Mexico

People’s Choice Awards People’s Choice Bull sponsored by Canadian Charolais Association The People’s Choice Bull Champion from each division competed for the aggregate. These were French: MONTBLANC, Elevage Vannier, France; Purebred: HIGH BLUFF JJ 85J, High Bluff Stock Farm, Canada and WATTLEBRAY PIN UP, Trevor and Lolita Ford, Australia. Canada prevailed with HIGH BLUFF JJ 85J, exhibited by High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis, Manitoba.

People’s Choice Female sponsored by Charolais Society of Australia The People’s Choice Female Champion from each division competed for the aggregate. These were French: EMA Z MOKRÝŠOVA, Leoš Slavík, Czech Republic; Purebred: STEPPLER GABBY 546H, Steppler Farms Ltd., Canada, and Charbray: RFG LEONA-MG80505 CHY, Ing. Reynaldo Farias de la Garza, Mexico. Canada prevailed again, completing the sweep with STEPPLER GABBY 546H, Steppler Farms Ltd., Miami, Manitoba.

MJM JUST DO IT E3073, Arnulfo De La Garza Montemayor, Mexico

SPRINGSIDE FARMS SEASON FINALE FEMALE DISPERSAL, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 34 139F. Sold for $22,000 to Highway 21 Feeders, Acme.

Lot 4, SOS DESIRAE PLD 8F (Homo Polled, 92 lb BW, 32 M EPD), sired by CML Gusto 662D, out of a CML Diablo 2X daughter, bred to Turnbulls DutyFree 358D. Sold for $22,000 to Trisha Dorman, Nanaimo, BC. High Selling Bred Heifer Lot 236, SOS EMPRESS 129H (Polled, 6.3 CE EPD, -.2 BW EPD, 51 WW EPD, 98 YW EPD), sired by Elder’s Chancellor 8019F, out of a Sparrows Kingston 139Y daughter, bred to SOS Apex Pld 139F. Sold for $16,000 to Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel, BC. Lot 213, SOS HEIRESS PLD 54H (Polled, 49 WW EPD, 95 YW EPD, 29 M

EPD), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of an SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T daughter, bred to SOS Apex Pld 139F. Sold for $15,000 to Legacy Charolais, Botha.

Lot 218, SOS HECATE 62H (Polled, 6.6 CE EPD, .9 BW EPD), sired by SVY Wizard 707E, out of a Sparrows Eldorado 361L daughter, bred to SOS Apex Pld 139F. Sold for $15,000 to Trisha Dorman.

Lot 224, SOS HILDA 85H (Polled, 79 lb BW, 8 CE EPD, 23 M EPD), sired

by Sparrows Aquarius 493B, out of a JWX Cracker Jack 197C daughter, bred to Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $14,500 to Trisha Dorman.

Lot 238, SOS STICKY TOFFEE 112H (Polled, 77 lb BW EPD, 24 M EPD),

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sired by D R Monsoon 45, out of a JWX Cracker Jack 197C daughter, bred to SOS Apex Pld 139F. Sold for $14,500 to Jordan Anderson, Camrose.

High Selling Heifer Calf Lot 251A, PJP SOS BEYOND WORDS 21J (Polled, 6.5 CE EPD, 31 M EPD), sired by TR Mr Fire Water 5792R ET, out of a JWX Impressive D040ET daughter. Sold for $22,000 to Rancho ADE, MX. Lot 254, SOS CORTANA 19J (Polled, 8.1 CE EPD, -.1 BW EPD), sired by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld, out of a D R Stealth 574 daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Pugh Farms, Edgerton.

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HOT SALE

Superstar Charolais Sale December 19, 2021 • Saskatoon, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. Gross Average

1/3 Bull $30,000 $30,000 1 Cow/Calf Pair 21,000 21,000 8 Bred Heifers 172,500 21,560 11 Heifer Calves 119,000 10,818 5 Embryo Lots 34,400 6,880 1 Pick of the Herd Flush 11,000 11,000 2 Semen Lots 23,500 11,750 1 Pregnant Recipient 10,500 10,500 29 1/3 Lots $421,900 $14,385

The 2nd edition of the Superstar Charolais Sale held at Saskatoon Livestock Services saw a nice sized crowd take in the event in person, with active bidding happening throughout the barn and online.

Superstar Charolais Sale Charolais, Bashaw, AB and Autumn Dietrich, Muleshoe, TX. High Selling Cow/Calf Pair Lot 16A, HKS MS LOIS 57G (Polled, -.3 BW EPD, 58 WW EPD, 110 YW EPD, 48 TM EPD), sired by WCR Commissioner 593 P, out of a JWX Silver Buckle 524U daughter, bred to Pleasant Dawn Connection 195G. Sold for $13,500 to CasBar Farms, Blaine Lake. Consigned by Howe Coulee Charolais, Moose Jaw. Lot 16B, HKS MS LOIS 6J (Polled, 70 lb BW, -1.3 BW EPD, 54 WW EPD, 105 YW EPD, 50 TM), sired by Whitecap Embargo 7E. Sold for $7,500 to Phillips Farms, Estevan. Consigned

by Howe Coulee Charolais.

High Selling Bull Lot 1, BRCHE WHITE BEAR 8505 PLD ET (Polled, -1.5 BW EPD), sired

by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld, out of a TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET daughter.

Sold full possession, 1/3 Canadian semen interest, and 100 straws of semen for $30,000 to Heritage View Cattle. Consigned by Prairie Cove

High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 19, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 44H (Homo Polled, -1.6 BW EPD, 23 M EPD), sired by CCC WC Resource 417 P, out of an HTA Whitehot 105A daughter, bred to BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET. Sold for $38,000 to Longview Cattle Co., Grenfell.

Consigned by Prairie Cove Charolais.

Lot 24, C2 HOLLY 16H (Polled, 53 WW EPD, 103 YW EPD, 46 TM EPD),

Mike Elder and Craig Wilgenbusch teamed up to purchase a high selling heifer calf

Shar and Rayel Kaczmar bought the high selling bred heifer

sired by RPJ Diesel 802F, out of a JWX Silver Bullet 524W daughter, bred to Beck’s Innovation 939G. Sold for $27,000 to Sugar Loaf Charolais, Minburn, AB. Consigned by C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB. High Selling Heifer Calves Lot 5, MISS W2 JULIETTE 13J (Polled, -.3 BW EPD, 26 M EPD, 46 TM EPD), sired by D R Revelation 467, out of an HRJ Crowd Favourite 515C daughter. Sold for $32,000 to Greg Peck, Maryland, USA. Consigned by W2 Farms, Lanigan.

Lot 10, WGD MISS CRUSH 20J (Polled, 93 lb BW, -2.7 BW EPD), sired

by LT Ransom 8644, out of a JIL Thunder Roll 69Z daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Elder Charolais, Coronach and Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite.

Consigned by Daines Cattle, Red Deer County.

High Selling Embryos Lot 29, five grade A Canadian and US qualified embryos, Elder’s Houlio 4H x Elder’s Dalyce Rayel 80C. Sold for $3,100/embryo ($15,500) to Prairie Cove Charolais. Consigned by Elder Charolais.

Tim, Justine and Tyler Bullick purchased the high selling embryo lot for their PCC operation

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The British Charolais Cattle Society Ltd are extending an invitation to Charolais breeders throughout the world to visit the United Kingdom.

The Congress will visit Charolais herds and noted points of interest in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Not only will top quality Charolais herds be visited, but we will pass through some breath taking scenery and visit major visitor attractions.

We look forward to extending a warm welcome to all participants

Registration form at charolaisinternational.com/uk-2022

World Charolais Congress Schedule 7 - 18 July 2022 Thursday 7th July – Hilton T4 London Heathrow x 1 night Arrival into London Heathrow Airport. Meet & greet and short walk to the hotel.

6.30pm Welcome drinks reception and buffet style dinner in the hotel with a Congress Introduction/Presentation

Friday 8th July - Mercure Telford Hotel x 2 nights Breakfast in the hotel. Check out.

Visit to the Barker family: Caylers Herd – Tea/coffee on arrival with introduction and tour, lunch included.

Visit & refreshments at Kenilworth Castle a vast medieval fortress that endured a famous siege and later became an Elizabethan palace, now among Britain’s biggest historical sites. Continue to Telford and check into hotel for 2 nights, dinner included.

Saturday 9th July - Mercure Telford Hotel Breakfast in the hotel.

Visit to the Price family: Oakchurch Herd – Tea/coffee on arrival with introduction, farm walk to include cattle, farm shop enterprise, reed bed system, fruit fields and processing areas, lunch included.

Visit to the Corbett Family: Teme Herd –Tea/coffee, cake on arrival with introduction. Farm Walk over the Wales/England border, Afternoon Tea style early evening meal included. Return to the hotel.

Sunday 10th July - Hilton Hotel York X 2 nights Breakfast in the hotel. Check out.

Visit to the Matson family: Twemlows Stud & AI Centre – one of the UK’s leading artificial insemination and embryo transfer centres with a throughput in excess of 300 mares, using over 130 different stallions each year. Continue to York. Check into hotel for 2 nights, dinner included.

Monday 11th July - Hilton York Hotel Breakfast in the hotel.

World Congress AGM in the hotel, lunch & refreshments included.

Alternative: Walking tour of historic York and free time to explore this beautiful city and free evening for dinner at own cost – a chance to sample one of the many restaurants and bars located within easy walking distance to the hotel.

Tuesday 12th July - Doubletree by Hilton Newcastle Check out and depart early, boxed breakfast included.

Full day at Great Yorkshire Show – Charolais National Show judging day and time to enjoy the largest agricultural show in England.

Refreshments & snacks available throughout the day on the Charolais stand.

Dinner on the showground. Travel to Newcastle and check into hotel for 1 night.

Wednesday 13th July - Peebles Hydro Hotel Breakfast in the hotel. Check out.

Visit to the Jeffrey family: Kersknowe Herd – Tea/coffee on arrival with introduction and tour of their mixed Borders farm boasting magnificent views of the area, lunch included.

Visit to the Sawrij family: Swalesmoor Herd – Tour of the farm and supper with entertainment included. Continue to Peebles and check into hotel for 1 night.

Thursday 14th July - Gretna Hall & Greens Hotels Breakfast in the hotel. Check out.

Visit to Ross Farming Co Ltd: Roscoe Herd – Welcome introduction and tour to view the 350 crossbred commercial cows with Charolais and other calves at foot and finishing cattle. They also run crossbred sheep. Lunch included.

Visit to the MacGregor family: Allanfauld Herd – Introduction and tour of this mixed hill farm to view pedigree Charolais and commercial cattle and the Blackfaced, Texel and Bluefaced Leicester sheep for which the family are famous, supper included.

Continue to Gretna and check into hotel for 1 night.

Friday 15th July - Hilton Belfast Hotel X 3 nights Breakfast in the hotel. Check out.

Free time to explore Gretna Green – home of the runaway bride with an opportunity to purchase traditional Scottish goods: whisky, tartan, shortbread etc. Visit to Goldie family: Solwayfirth Herd – Welcome tea/coffee on arrival and tour of this mixed livestock farm, meal included. Continue to Cairnryan for ferry over to Belfast. On arrival, short transfer to your hotel and check in for 3 nights.

Saturday 16th July - Hilton Belfast Hotel Breakfast in the hotel.Full day at Castle Wellan Show – judging starts at 10am Lunch overlooking the Castle included.Return to the hotel, dinner included.

Sunday 17th July - Hilton Belfast Hotel Breakfast in the hotel. Visit to the Connolly family: Brigadoon Herd – Tea/coffee and introduction on arrival, farm walk with lunch For Further included. Return to the hotel. Time to freshen up.

Final Gala Dinner at Titanic Exhibition included. information please contact Field Farms Monday 18th July Tours Ltd Breakfast in the hotel. Check out and transfer to Belfast International Airport.

Tel: 0044 (0)1636 616060 2022 Congress Schedule.indd 1

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ANOTHER GREAT YEAR

2021 Charolais Female Sales Summary

2021 CHAROLAIS FEMALE SALES SUMMARY Chart Notes: (Applicable to the following chart) • Statistics were compiled from Canadian Charolais Female Sales which were reported to the Charolais Banner in 2021.

• Fourteen (14) sales reported in 2021, two less than 2020.

• In total there were 178 7/12 more lots selling in 2021 with the average up $2,523.

• Total gross sales were up $3,260,675 from 2020.

• There were 3 dispersal sales in 2021, the same as 2020.

• Sales which included more than 10 bulls selling will be included in the 2022 Spring Bull Sale Summary Report.

General Summary Number of 2021 Sales........................................................... 14 Total Lots Offered.........................................................909 1/3 Average Sale Size................................................................ 64 Total Gross Dollars................................................. $7,214,650 Overall Average per Lot............................................... $7,934

Top 5 Averaging Sales: Superstar Charolais Sale.............................................$14,385 Canadian National Sale............................................... $14,063 TRI-N Charolais “Changing of the Guard”.............. $11,084 Springside Farms “Season Finale” Dispersal...........$10,188 Steppler Farms “A Piece of the Program”.................. $7,490 Sales With 40 + Lots: Springside Farms “Season Finale” Dispersal..................280 Neilson Cattle Co. Dispersal.............................................142 TRI-N Charolais “Changing of the Guard”.....................104 Steppler Farms “A Piece of the Program”.........................49 Alberta Select.........................................................................48 No Borders Select..................................................................45 Top 5 Gross Dollar Sales: Springside Farms “Season Finale” Dispersal......$2,852,650 TRI-N Charolais “Changing of the Guard”.........$1,152,750 Neilson Cattle Co. Dispersal....................................$649,450 Superstar Charolais Sale...........................................$421,900 Steppler Farms “A Piece of the Program”.............. $367,000

Top Selling Females of 2021 NAME

PRICE

PURCHASER

CONSIGNER

Miss Prairie Cove Cays 159J

$62,500

Longview Cattle Co.

Prairie Cove Charolais & Cay’s Cattle

SOS Desirae Pld 7F

$55,000

Alton Century Farms

Springside Farms

Steppler Miss 52G

$45,000

Sarah Gilbraith

Steppler Farms

MXS Northstar Maid 531C

$40,000

GR Simmentals & Majestic Cattle Co.

Springside Farms

Miss Prairie Cove 44H

$38,000

Longview Cattle Co.

Prairie Cove Charolais

SOS Desirae Pld 141J

$35,000

Austin Grevo

Springside Farms

Miss W2 Juliette 13J

$32,000

Greg Peck

W2 Farms

SOS Lip Gloss 86G

$30,000

Border Ridge Farms

Springside Farms

TRI-N Prairie Rose ET 74H

$30,000

Challambi Charolais & Force Fields Charolais Stud

TRI-N Charolais

MXS Madison 910G

$28,000

Tricia Dorman

Springside Farms

TMFJ Alisa 401A

$27,000

Harvie Ranching & Wilgenbusch Charolais

Springside Farms

C2 Holly 16H

$27,000

Sugarloaf Charolais

C2 Charolais

SVY Starstruck 22H

$26,000

KFC Farms / Hat Creek Land & Cattle

Serhienko Cattle Co.

SOS Julep Pld 62J

$25,000

W2 Farms

Springside Farms

TMFJ Beryle 447B

$25,000

Kale Gist

Springside Farms

SOS Gina 46G

$25,000

Sunrise Charolais

Springside Farms

SOS Madison 104G

$24,000

Dogpatch Acres

Springside Farms

PJP SOS Beyond Words 21J

$22,000

Rancho ADE

Springside Farms

SOS Peaches 42B

$22,000

Highway 21 Feeders

Springside Farms

SOS Desirae Pld 8F

$22,000

Tricia Dorman

Springside Farms

JWX Halsey 471H

$22,000

Fischer Charolais

Wilgenbusch Charolais

MVY Rhonda 11D

$21,000

Elder Charolais

Springside Farms

SOS Boujee Pld 92J

$21,000

Elder Charolais

Springside Farms

Miss Prairie Cove 10H

$20,500

Eagle Valley Farms

Prairie Cove Charolais

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Charolais Banner • February 2022

28 Year (1994-2021) Charolais Female Sale Trends # OF SALES

COW CALF PAIR

# of Sales

Year

No.

BRED FEMALES

Average

No.

BRED HEIFERS

Average

No.

HEIFER CALVES

Average

No.

Average

1994

42

341

$4,688

345

$2,733

469

$2,336

283

$2,247

1995

32

300

$3,379

279

$1,674

445 1/2

$2,004

229

$1,836

1996

30

256

$3,104

241

$1,721

406

$1,645

229

$1,721

1997

35

440

$3,480

363

$1,882

431

$43,102

1914

$259

1998

27

276

$3,443

287

$1,868

339

$2,020

180

$1,868

1999

19

149

$4,518

119

$2,429

280

$2,483

150

$2,110

2000

19

290

$5,116

122

$2,338

313

$2,543

189

$2,301

2001

20

179

$5,394

262

$2,609

337

$2,937

163

$2,255

2002

16

32

$5,784

49

$2,836

254

$2,778

160

$2,310

2003

15

141

$4,978

167

$2,192

204

$2,534

90

$2,290

2004

17

193

$4,149

132

$2,129

252

$2,010

110

$1,938

2005

21

158

$3,184

153

$2,010

240

$2,139

111

$2,204

2006

16

169

$4,241

168 1/2

$1,960

215 1/2

$2,709

132 1/2

$2,237

2007

23

402

$2,992

325

$1,596

257

$2,120

115

$2,072

2008

15

135

$3,594

172

$2,136

166

$2,353

102

$2,725

2009

12

81

$3,496

131

$2,492

179

$2,225

93

$2,256

2010

13

189

$3,634

141

$2,501

189

$2,472

86

$2,431

2011

13

265

$4,860

152

$2,666

174

$2,866

95

$2,693

2012

14

336

$5,201

93

$2,714

277

$3,419

107

$3,194

2013

16

261

$4,876

234

$1,918

307

$2,982

132

$3,151

2014

14

121

$10,880

83

$5,116

248

$5,736

86 1/2

$5,147

2015

10

57

$9,904

24

$5,998

199

$6,874

91

$6,482

2016

17

284

$6,508

101

$5,322

340

$4,631

155

$4,624

2017

18

199

$8,003

162

$4,597

281

$5,652

142

$4,974

2018

16

92

$7,810

110

$4,299

252 1/2

$5,577

156

$5,659

2019

18

93

$7,551

99

$3,697

322

$5,474

167

$6,485

2020

16

112

$6,496

186

$3,175

267

$5,768

139

$5,812

2021

14

176

$12,631

171

$6,983

334

$6,826

148

$5,760

2021 SALE NAME

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2021 Charolais Female Sale Statistics COW/CALF PR BRED FEMALES BRED HEIFERS HEIFER CALVES No. Ave.

No. Ave.

No. Ave.

No. Ave.

SEMEN

EMBRYO

FLUSH/RECIP

BULLS

TOTALS

No. Ave.

No. Ave.

No. Ave.

No. Ave.

No. Ave.

GROSS

Alberta Select Sale

-

1

$7,000

11

$7,991 32

$6,183

-

-

-

-

4

$6,325

-

-

48

$6,626

$318,050

Atlantic Elite Sale

1

$2,700

5

$2,880

6

$3,734 13

$2,700

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

25

$2,998

$71,950

Canadian National Charolais Sale

-

-

1

$17,750

1

$8,500

8 $13,656

1

$27,750

-

-

1

$5,500

-

-

12

$14,063

$168,750

Fall Feature Female Sale

1

$7,200

3

$6,733

20

$4,253

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

39

$5,421

$211,400 $129,250

$6,010 15

McLeod Livestock “Red Tag” Sale

-

-

-

-

17

$5,647

-

-

5

$5,150

1

$7,500

-

-

-

-

23

$5,630

Neilson Cattle Co. Dispersal

71

$5,758

21

$2,883

38

$4,030 11

$1,768

-

-

-

-

1

$7,500

-

-

142

$4,574

$649,450

4 $13,938

1

$7,000

25

$6,080 12

$4,350

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

45

$6,222

$280,000

2

$2,839

-

-

1

$3,750

1

$5,200

-

-

36

$3,458

$128,500

$1,652 25

$5,652

-

-

-

-

280

-

1

$9,500

-

-

49

-

-

-

-

2 $10,750

1/3

No Borders Select Sale

$6,000

2

$3,500

16

$3,550 14

Springside Farms “Season Finale” Dispersal

68 $18,938

97

$8,165

59

$8,691

6 $12,971 25

Steppler Farms “A Piece of the Program”

4 $24,000

1

$3,000

39

$6,113

4

$5,025

32

$6,031

4

$5,000

Platinum Picks: Volume 2

Sterling Collection Sale

3 $10,750

-

-

Superstar Charolais sale

1 $21,000

-

-

TRI-N Charolais “Changing of the Guard”

21 $14,262

38

$6,691

43

$8,070

-

1

$7,500

19

$6,983 334

Uppin' The Ante Sale

-

-

Average/Totals 176 $12,631 171

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2 $11,750

5

$6,880

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$6,271 18

$5,061

-

-

-

-

-

-

$6,826 148

$5,760 33

8 $21,562 11 $10,818

$3,585 32

$5,842 10

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$10,188 $2,852,650 $7,490

$367,000

39

$6,288

$245,250

$30,000 29 1/3

$14,485

$421,900

2

$126,000

104

$11,084 $1,152,750

-

-

38

$7,450 2 1/3 $120,857 909 1/3

$5,730

$217,750

$7,934 $7,214,760

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28 Year (1994-2021) Charolais Female Sale Trends OPEN FEMALES No. 42

FLUSH/RECIPS

BULLS/SEMEN

Average

No.

Average

$2,680

31

$2,031

150 2/3

No.

Average $8,998

TOTAL LOTS No.

SALE GROSS

Average

1690

$3,211

$5,427,661 $3,363,250

59

$1,805

4

$2,975

143 1/4

$3,970

1459 3/4

$2,304

2

$1,400

9

$2,555

107 1/2

$3,418

1250 1/2

$2,138

$2,674,080

2

$925

8

$2,919

128 1/4

$3,749

1,651

$2,424

$4,002,485

0

$0

8

$2,628

86

$3,980

1176 1/12

$2,426

$2,853,133

2

$1,425

5

$2,185

75 1/2

$5,260

774 1/4

$3,112

$2,409,676

4

$1,763

9

$4,717

104

$4,263

1031

$3,403

$3,492,265

11

$1,686

9

$2,817

96

$5,657

1054

$3,406

$3,590,470

0

$0

16

$1,792

79

$4,451

590

$3,022

$1,782,960

0

$0

4

$2,275

70

$5,404

676 3/5

$3,141

$2,125,075

0

$0

4

$3,488

56 1/6

$5,711

746

$2,879

$2,147,125

6

$1,475

8

$3,681

77 3/5

$3,837

755 3/5

$2,534

$1,914,985

0

$0

10

$2,895

78 1/2

$3,378

770 11/12

$2,881

$2,221,225

1

$1,500

5

$3,380

72

$3,410

$2,352

$2,768,275

0

$0

4

$4,440

25 1/2

$3,972

1177 603 1/2

$2,732

$1,648,520

0

$0

5

$3,840

31 1/2

$6,458

519 3/4

$2,769

$1,439,025

0

$0

12

$3,817

25 3/8

$5,383

641 5/8

$2,975

$1,909,000

0

$0

6

$5,042

44 1/2

$5,074

736 1/2

$3,671

$2,703,825

0

$0

6

$6,192

74 3/4

$4,029

891 1/2

$4,065

$3,623,750

100 23/25

$3,734

1053 11/12

$3,381

$3,563,105

$4,792

555 1/2

$6,786

$3,769,850

15 1/2

$12,977

473 1/2

$6,716

$3,179,845

0

$0

12

$4,283

0

$0

4

$5,150

0

$0

3

$7,233

0

$0

1

$8,000

9 1/4

$11,627

901

$5,414

$4,879,025

14

$4,471

4

$8,125

48 1/10

$7,961

851 3/5

$5,956

$5,072,300

$5,177

657 1/4

$5,683

$3,731,975

697 11/12

$5,897

$4,115,525

6

0

$0

4

$4,738

42 3/4

6

$5,404

11

0

$0

$11,462

0

$0

2

$3,500

19 3/4

$9,165

730 3/4

$5,411

$3,953,975

0

$0

10

$7,450

34 1/3

$11,659

909 1/3

$7,934

$7,214,650

INDUSTRY NEWS

Charolais Breeder speaks at COP26 Climate Conference Fawn Jackson, representing the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, participated as a session panelist at the COP26 -2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. This is the first time Agriculture was a part of the conference and it gave Fawn the opportunity to show the research being done to further the Canadian beef industry’s methane reduction goals.

Fawn Jackson (centre) along with Elizabeth Nsimadala, Pan African Farmers Association & Minnette Batter, National Farmers Union, UK

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HOLY WATER & BERKLY ANN WIN

2021 Banner of Show Sires Report

We would like to commend all the Charolais exhibitors in 2021 for a job well done. A great amount of effort and expense goes into exhibiting cattle. We often wonder how many people realize the spin offs and the free promotion the breed receives from these few breeders, who carry the torch for the Charolais industry. Congratulations on a great year and thank you!

Many were pleased to be showing and watching this year, after the multitude of canceled events in 2020.

The Banner of Show Sires, or B.O.S.S., was developed in 1984 and is administered by the Charolais Banner. It is the only purebred publication that sponsors such a program.

The B.O.S.S. program was set up as a method of keeping track of the winnings of the Charolais animals in the show ring.

The shows that receive B.O.S.S. designation are decided by the Charolais Banner and spread out evenly across Canada. In the early years of the program, points were awarded to Banner Bulls at Test Stations to acknowledge the large participation by breeders across the breed. As participation changed, the point distribution changed to reflect the industry. This year, after an eighteen year absence, the Lloydminster Stockade is back among the B.O.S.S. shows receiving points. Congratulations to those exhibitors that raised the numbers in this show, to warrant B.O.S.S. show status once again.

B.O.S.S. points are awarded as follows:

By Category

20 pts. Grand Champion 15 pts. Res. Grand Champion 10 pts. Sr. & Jr Champions 5 pts. Res Sr & Jr. Champions

By Class

10 pts. – 1st 8 pts. – 2nd 6 pts. – 3rd 4 pts. – 4th 2 pts. – 5th

The B.O.S.S. chart breaks down points given to animals from all the B.O.S.S. designated shows and tabulates bulls gaining 10 points or more. The chart also illustrates all bulls from 1984 to present that have gained 250 points or more.

2021 B.O.S.S. Program Results Are As Follows: 82 bulls received points

The top 5 sires gaining B.O.S.S.points were:

5. HRJ Dirty Harry 603D.........................................................127 4. SOS Apex Pld 139F...............................................................185 3. LT Patriot 4004 Pld...............................................................186 2. Turnbull’s Duty Free 358D.................................................. 253 1. M&M Outsider 4003............................................................352 The B.O.S.S. Show Sire of the Year was awarded to M&M Outsider 4003

The top 5 females competing for the honour of B.O.S.S. Show Female in 2021 were:

5. SOS Desirae 141J Pld.............................................................53 4. SOS Boujee Pld 92J..............................................................59.5 3. SVY Starstruck 901G.............................................................. 80 2. MXS Meg 901G....................................................................87.5 1. BRCHE Berkly Ann 8507 Pld ET........................................120 The B.O.S.S. Show Female of the Year was awarded to: BRCHE Berkly Ann 8507 Pld ET.

The top 5 Bulls competing for the honour of B.O.S.S. Show Bull in 2021 were:

Shows with 80 plus entries receive double points; 40 plus entries receive full points; 30-39 entries receive 3/4 points and less than 30 entries receive 1/2 points.

The B.O.S.S. program has become an effective method of recognizing the most popular bull and female on the show road each year. The B.O.S.S. chart is very detailed and takes hours for our administration to ensure accuracy.

We do believe the chart provides a number of great results to base decisions. After all, popularity of type is a very important marketing tool.

5. HRJ Garth 991G...................................................................52.5 4. SOS Jackpot Pld 158J..............................................................56 3. SOS Pandemic 168H...........................................................82.5 2. CML Raindance 996G..........................................................103 1. HRJ Holy Water 55H.........................................................127.5 The B.O.S.S. Show Bull of the Year was awarded to HRJ Holy Water 55H.

Bulls reaching the 500 point mark gain the honour of B.O.S.S. Bull status.

No new bulls reached this status in 2021.

In the 37 years of the B.O.S.S. program, 220,259 points have been awarded.

TOP BOSS SHOW BULLS OF 2021 HRJ HOLY WATER 55H......................................127.5 CML RAINDANCE 996G........................................103 SOS PANDEMIC 168H.........................................82.5 SOS JACKPOT PLD 158J.......................................56 HRJ GARTH 991G................................................52.5 HIGH BLUFF JJ 85J...............................................42 PCC INNOVATION 123J.........................................40 ELDER’S JAGUAR 181J..........................................40 PCC BEARCAT 108J...............................................35 SOS ALTO SAVAGE PLD 37J................................34.5

HIGH BLUFF JR 154J.............................................33 RRMM YELLOWSTONE 2J...................................31.5 HRJ JUSTICE 104J.................................................30 CRG OUTTA HERE 954G........................................30 SOUTHVIEW AFFINITY 91G................................28.5 SVY MAYFIELD 30H................................................26 SVY ICONIC 131J...................................................26 CORNERVIEW JUAN PABLO 6J.............................20 CEDARDALE JAGUAR 111J....................................20 JMB DIESEL SON 111J.......................................18.5

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WGD RUGER 8J......................................................18 DMC MCCORD JACKPOT 2J............................... 17.5 BECK’S THREAD 2176J....................................... 17.5 SVY CS OUTRIDER 111J........................................16 HKS JAEGER 18J....................................................16 ROSSO GIBSON 2H.............................................14.5 DMC MCCORD JET 1J............................................14 CEDARDALE JARVIS 15J........................................14

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TOP BOSS FEMALES OF 2021 BRCHE BERKLY ANN 8507 PLD ET........................ 120 MXS MEG 901G...................................................... 87.5 SVY STARSTRUCK 901G.......................................... 80 SOS BOUJEE PLD 92J........................................... 59.5 SOS DESIRAE 141J PLD........................................... 53 PJP SOS BEYOND WORDS 21J............................. 51.5 SVY STARSTRUCK 102J........................................... 50 SOS MILLIE PLD 219J.............................................. 48 ONL MISS SIPPIN’ ON FIRE 8H................................ 43 BLACKBERN JONI 20J.......................................... 40.5 MISS PRAIRIE COVE 19H......................................... 40 CML DESIRAE 33H................................................ 37.5 BECK’S TEQUILA 69F............................................... 36 MISS PRAIRIE COVE 110J........................................ 35 SVY STARSTRUCK 110J........................................... 30 MVY BARBRA-ANN 2G.......................................... 29.5

CKE KINLEY 4J......................................................... 26 CRG MISS MONTE 56H............................................ 24 CML DESIRAE 105J.................................................. 23 STEPPLER GABBY 546H.......................................... 22 CEDARDALE MISS 44H............................................ 20 CRG MISS MONTIE 960G......................................... 20 MISS PRAIRIE COVE 1227J...................................... 20 TR MS HANNAH 0752H ET....................................... 20 CHARWORTH MS KANDI 72G............................... 19.5 CML DESIRAE 53H................................................ 19.5 HIGH BLUFF JLO 53J............................................ 19.5 SOS PEARL 39J........................................................ 19 BAKER FARMS JACARDI 8J..................................... 18 SOS MADEMOISELLE 169J...................................... 18 CKE KHLOE 9J......................................................... 16 DF MS MONTE CARLO 043H.................................... 16

HRJ STARLIGHT 192J.............................................. 16 MISS PRAIRIE COVE 6H........................................... 16 SOS JULEP PLD 62J................................................ 16 DVY ATHENA 5J....................................................... 15 FONDOAK CLANCY 1C............................................. 15 WGD MISS CRUSH 20J............................................. 15 MISS PRAIRIE COVE 145J........................................ 14 FVC HARD TO MS MILLIE 11H.................................. 13 SOUTHVIEW ISABEL 2J........................................... 13 K-COW ALASKA 58H.............................................12.5 HRJ ROXANNE 158J................................................ 12 MAIN ENCHANTED 2107H....................................... 12 SOS CORTANA 19J................................................... 12 WHITEWATER HEAVENLY HASH 2H........................ 12

Final B.O.S.S. Points 1984 - 2021 (bulls with 250 points or more) Roxy’s Jack Dempsey 63R*......... 6942 Chardel Reebok*.......................... 4398 SVY Freedom Pld 307N*............... 3240 JSC Chairman 103U*.................... 2907 SLY Eastwood Pld 32F*.................2601 CCC Elevations Knockout*.......... 2592 LT Wyoming Wind 4020 Pld*........ 2529 BR MF Krugerrand*...................... 2482 HTA Northern Light 357C*........... 2386 MSW Kapone*............................... 2307 TR PZC Mr Turton 0794*............... 2266 Sparrows Sheriff*..........................2142 KC Stolichnaya H016*...................1732 Keys Polled Compass*..................1693 Cedardale Zeal 125Z*.................. 1563 FVC Tango 907Y*...........................1481 V A L&T Big Discovery 27U*......... 1404 Sparrows Alliance*....................... 1389 Silver Creek High Rise H099*....... 1360 Brampton Fourstar*.................... 1342 TR Mr Fire Water 5792 *................ 1337 Wildor Raven 6M*......................... 1333 MVX Cougarhill Hank 720G*........ 1262 Poker King Jr. GV18G*.................. 1249 Hickory Lane Professor*............. 1235 BXB Dateline Son 65R*.................1116 HTA Whitehot 105A*......................1076 M&M Outsider 4003*.....................1071 Pembina Powerplay 81P*............ 1058 E-Cee Katmandu 200B*................1051 Tall Cool One*............................... 1049 JWK Impressive D040ET*............ 1046 MNE Exclusive 17E*...................... 1036 Pembina Ultravox 3U*..................1014 Donnyweir Prophet 1K*................1013 A-Jay’s Fast Track 71B*................ 1007 Wat-Cha Streamline 114N*...........1001 Great Houdini E.T.*......................... 968 HHP Monte Carlo*.......................... 947 Nashville Goldstar 12U*................ 936 RPJ Eveready 403D*........................897 Sparrows Cossack 11L*.................. 896 SVC Futurist 809X*......................... 865 HTA Tundra*................................... 822 D R Revelation 467 *....................... 800 Sparrows Sanchez 715T*.............. 799 KJP Sky Fire 51T*........................... 795

Spains Show Me Polled*................ 789 DC Bea Cool*.................................. 784 Willowvale Projector 90C*............ 783 2UP Peugeot ET*............................ 777 CS Mango 256M*............................ 771 LHD Cigar E46*................................761 LT Rio Blanco 1234P*......................760 Dbar Survivor 220M*.......................749 HRJ Crowd Favourite 515C*.......... 734 HFCC Pld Bond 19L*....................... 715 Sparrows Coach 467S*.................. 699 WESC Hicks Revolver 14R*............ 698 NZL Polled Raven*......................... 679 MNE Golden Eagle 25W*................ 672 SVY Guardian Pld 969J*................. 667 Gerrard Montezuma 6T*................ 657 LT Unlimited Chaps*...................... 648 MVX Cougarhill Jake 767G*........... 646 Merit Roundup 9508W*................. 627 ABC Iceman 811*............................ 622 Double H Showman’s Dynamo*.... 622 HFCC Evolution 5L*.........................616 Sharphills Hurricane 154D*.......... 609 JBJ AJ 787G*.................................. 608 Sparrows Kingston 139Y*.............. 603 RA Big Cat 9017 Pld*...................... 602 JSC Alladin 101P*........................... 594 MCF Bohannon 305A*.................... 577 EC No Doubt 2022P*.......................575 ACF Apocalypse 40M*.................... 572 Crystal D Pierce 40P*..................... 567 WH Rambo*.................................... 567 WDW Specialist 421S*.................... 557 WDW Prestige 65U*........................ 548 Gerrard Pastor 35Z*....................... 547 SVY Monument Pld 159Y................ 543 Shelco Made Easy 512R*................ 543 WKM Polled Enticer*...................... 542 VMN Habanero Pld 137L*............... 540 LT Bluegrass 4017*......................... 537 Wat-Cha N’th Degree 50N*............ 532 Hicks Kasino 11K*.......................... 522 BKJ Buckaroo 836H*......................515 SVY Bedrock*..................................514 Keys Polled Fusion 163E................ 488 Bar EW Pld Casino 637F................. 484 KRF What-A-Boy 104Y.................... 484

RCC Royal Masterpiece.................. 480 Elder’s Blackjack 788B....................478 CS Pld Junction 4J......................... 465 Carlson’s Ice 301C...........................459 Chardel Intrepid............................. 455 Silverstream Geddes G102.............451 CF Polled Classic............................ 436 JIL Thunder Roll 69Z...................... 433 DYV Clearcut 14H........................... 430 Winn Man’s Chavez 826Y.................428 M6 Gridmaker 104 Pld ET.............. 422 LHD Mr Perfect................................417 Sparrows Seminole 927W..............412 BCR Polled Unlimited.................... 407 E-Cee New Direction 6Z................. 407 JSC Superstuff 24M........................ 403 PCFL Ultimate 14R......................... 402 Sparrows Landmark 963W.............401 HTA Skyliter.....................................397 ASC Eliminator 032........................ 393 BR Cujo RCH7................................. 392 HSF Polled Creation 46M............... 386 KayR Velocity 812Z........................ 383 KCM Ultimate 144Y......................... 381 WCR Prime Cut 764........................ 381 Sir QCR High Gear 2P......................379 HTA Desert Storm.......................... 377 A-Jay’s Mercury 70D........................376 Sparrows Eldorado 361L................374 MSW Y2K......................................... 372 JSC Express 102L............................371 LT Ledger 0332P............................. 366 Baldridge Fasttrack....................... 366 CJH Turning Point 3X..................... 364 Harvie Jager 65J............................ 362 Soderglen Grandorr 4111U............351 Granada’s Red Ace 17B.................. 349 Lazy Jr. Zing 32Z............................ 347 Curtis Wallace 141H....................... 345 SCC Millenium J002P..................... 345 Merit Vintage 4065P....................... 342 Wat-Cha Amalgamated.................. 340 SOS Chuckwagon 54C................... 339 LT Ramrod 4148.............................. 335 CML Diablo 2X..................................331 RCC Royal Chip I 4192.................... 328 Green Acres Butler 902Y................ 323

Double Hooks Cashmere 524P.......320 Sir EC 20\20 Pld...............................318 Circle Cee Legend 307A...................317 PCC Balistik 441P............................316 EVC Hot King 24D........................... 313 JSR Equity 17M................................310 Silverstream Evolution E168......... 309 MLU Congress................................. 307 Sparrows Advantage..................... 307 SVC Classical Coke......................... 306 Silver Creek Thunderbolt.............. 305 Charco Monte 41H.......................... 303 The Colonel MM 250770................. 303 DYV Dynamo 14D.............................301 NZL Top Gun....................................301 CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W.................... 300 HEJ Ripper 66P.............................. 299 SVS Preserve 7B............................. 299 RCC Royal Express 3269 (P)........... 298 LANC Visitation 3S......................... 293 Target Derrick 11D......................... 293 ABC Latoro 263G.............................291 VET Dr Spock 1S............................. 289 CJC Symbol B1067P....................... 288 Bridor Haldrey 5H.......................... 286 Sparrows Alcatraz 18N.................. 285 JDJ Smokester J1377P ET............. 280 WDZ Mongo.................................... 280 RKG Thriller Pld 45D....................... 277 Bar J Silverado 14S.........................276 Jezebel............................................274 Belmont’s Sonar 3N........................271 GV Raven 2S.....................................271 SCF You Betcha 94Y........................270 Keys Front Page 189H.................... 268 MXS Vermillion 527R...................... 266 SVS Mastercard 2M........................ 263 FH-RRR Sequoia............................. 259 SOS Hooey Pld 127D...................... 259 SVS Nobleman 25N........................ 259 Keys Handyman Pld 255H............. 258 Steppler Ultimate 75X.................... 258 LT Western Spur 2061.................... 255 MNE Banjo 70B............................... 255 Turnbull’s Duty Free 358D............. 253 Skymont Ease 2078........................ 251

* indicates BOSS Bull (500 points or more). The Banner of Show Sires (BOSS) program was developed and is administered by the Charolais Banner.

Points are awarded to sires based upon their progeny’s placings at recognized BOSS shows across Canada.

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Charolais Banner • February 2022

EDMONTON FARM FAIR

EXPO BOEUF (QUEBEC)

LINDSAY

MB LIVESTOCK EXPO

OLDS

RENFREW

CAYS Full House 22E

LLOYDMINSTER STOCKADE

BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET

AGRIBITION

Blackbern Ever Ready 48E

2021 TOTAL

POINTS AWARDED IN 2021

5

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5

65

12

35

7

-

11

-

-

-

2

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

-

CCC Mescalito 9038 P

33

24

-

9

-

-

-

-

-

CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld Et

40

40

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

CCC WC Resource 417P

80

70

-

-

-

-

10

-

-

Cedardale Zeal 125Z*

32

12

-

-

-

20

-

-

-

CEE Retz Cold Play 410B

4

-

4

-

-

-

-

-

-

Circle Cee Legend 307A

93

16

20

15

-

4

17

21

-

CJC Symbol B1067P

16

16

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

CML Raindance 996G

63

40

20

-

-

-

-

3

-

2

-

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

Cornerview Aveneger 40A

15

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

15

Cornerview Express 2E

20

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

20

CRG Mr Rhinestone 2F

18

-

-

-

18

-

-

-

-

D R Monsoon 45

32

8

6

-

-

-

18

-

-

D R Revelation 467 *

29

26

-

-

-

-

-

3

-

CNB Garth Brooks 18G

DC/BHD Warlord F2003 P

9

-

-

-

7

-

-

-

2

DPS Archer 5F

8

-

-

-

-

-

8

-

-

Elder's Blackjack 788B

7

-

-

-

-

7

-

-

-

40

40

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

HBSF Game On 78G High Bluff Game On 78G

2

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

-

HRJ Bulletproof 411B

1

-

-

-

-

1

-

-

-

HRJ Dirty Harry 603D

127

80

40

-

-

-

-

7

-

24

24

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1

-

-

1

-

-

-

-

-

HRJ Maverick 556C

35

-

13

-

6

-

2

-

14

HTA Defender 846F

4

-

4

-

-

-

-

-

-

HTA Vegas 134Y

8

-

-

-

-

4

-

-

4

JMB Fisher 604D

1

-

-

1

-

-

-

-

-

HRJ Fan Favourite 804F HRJ Gary 979G

JSR Estrada 52E

12

12

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

JWX Forensic 691F

43

40

-

-

-

-

-

3

-

K-Cow Blue Jeans 3D

13

-

6

-

-

-

7

-

-

K-Cow Davey Crockett 42E

30

-

-

-

-

-

30

-

-

LT Affinity 6221 Pld

29

12

-

-

-

10

-

-

7

LT Authority 7229 Pld

8

8

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

LT Del Rey 6161

6

-

-

-

6

-

-

-

-

16

16

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

-

LT Landmark 5052 Pld LT Ledger 0332P LT Nationwide 8455 Pld ET LT Patriot 4004 Pld

3

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3

186

70

68

-

-

-

-

48

-

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AGRIBITION

LLOYDMINSTER STOCKADE

EDMONTON FARM FAIR

EXPO BOEUF (QUEBEC)

LINDSAY

MB LIVESTOCK EXPO

OLDS

RENFREW

M&M Outsider 4003*

2021 TOTAL

LT Ransom 8644

35

28

-

-

-

-

-

7

-

352

188

90

-

20

4

20

-

30

M6 Bells & Whistles 258 P

30

30

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Mr Southview Zeal 60E

13

-

-

-

-

3

-

-

10

MVY Goodyear 19G

10

-

-

-

-

-

10

-

-

4

4

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

PCC Kentucky Rain 836F

50

4

44

-

-

-

-

2

-

PCFL Hernando 115C

18

-

-

-

-

18

-

-

-

PCFL Husky 110C

3

-

-

-

-

3

-

-

-

PleasantDawn Connection 195G

8

8

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

RBM TR Rhinestone Z38

8

-

-

-

-

8

-

-

-

MVY Governor 5G

8

8

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Rosso Intensita 20E

Rosso Double Down 8Z

15

8

-

-

-

-

7

-

-

RPJ Diesel 802F

60

28

-

32

-

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Tyson Black, Foresters Falls, ON Senior - 1st Place Since COVID-19 started in the beginning of 2020, there has been many difficult situations that people and businesses have struggled through, this includes all those involved in the agriculture industry. As a fellow member of the agriculture industry, I have seen firsthand and had to overcome some of the struggles that we have all been faced with. Things such as packing plants being shut down, the decline in products being shipped across borders, the struggles within sales and advertisements as well as the increase of mental health issues.

One of the biggest issues many livestock producers faced was the large packing plants being shut down, due to the spread of COVID among the staff. This then led to an overflow of animals being sent to slaughter, which unfortunately caused a decrease in prices for live cattle and an increase price for consumers. On the other hand, this turn of events encouraged more consumers to think about buying local products straight from a farmer. With the increase in on farm purchases this meant more business for smaller butcher shops, this allowed for funds such as money to be kept within the community, instead of the “big guys” (larger corporations) getting the money.

Another thing that COVID brought in was very few restaurants were able to remain open. This brought up an issue with milk producers across the country. With restaurants using such a large portion of dairy products produced, there soon became an overabundance of milk and milk products being produced.

Unfortunately, this led to many dairy

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With COVID shutting down borders, such as the border between Canada and the United States, crossing rules then became only open to the shipments of freights, semis and other travel deemed essential.

Many businesses have taken a toll from the lack of travel between borders, this includes the agriculture industry. Things such as mastitis treatments and feed additives for cattle and other material where all being turned away at the border.

This effected many farmers, all in different ways. For the dairy industry it caused issues with consistency and efficiency because any little change in dairy cattle diets will cause a drop in the production of milk. Some other issues with the borders being shut down and not allowing people from other countries to enter Canada was, the large shortage of immigrant workers that were unable to come into Canada to work at farms such as those that grow produce, this has led many farms to raise wages in order to attract more local workers to come in and work.

Even the little things that go a long way in the life of a busy farmer, such as running into your local feed store to pick up some farm essentials and catch a quick visit with the locals or weekly visits with the farmers at the sales barn catching up on what’s new in agriculture as well as catch up on all the latest gossip in the community has all been greatly impacted from the effects of COVID 19. Although things such as running errands to the feed store or dropping by the sales barn all seem as though they aren’t a big part in the life of a farmer, it has taken a huge toll on the social aspects of farming. The restriction being put in place determining the limits on social gatherings has affected more than just catching up on the latest gossip but it has also caused the prices of cattle in the sales barn to Charolais Banner • February 2022

drop as there is less people to run up the prices at the sale.

The onset of COVID- 19 and the effects that it has brought to farmers has raised a big red flag with the mental health of food producers.

Farms put a lot of time and effort into what they produce, and when everything shut down and products started going to waste it was hard for many producers to watch their hard work go to waste and be dumped.

Farmers also live a busy lifestyle, they don’t work the normal 9-5 jobs, but instead every decision they make revolves around the lifestyle that we call farming. With that being said, getting away from the farm can become a challenge and taking a break doesn’t always seem like an option so not being able to catch up and talk to others about what is going on may lead many people to feel very isolated and alone in the world.

In the end COVID-19 has had a huge effect on the agricultural industry whether it’s been locally, provincially or as a whole country.

There are many negative effects such as decreases in sales, difficulties in trade, struggles with employment and the effects of everyone’s mental health have all be tremendously affected. With that being said sometimes we have to take a look at the bright side and see all the different opportunities that have come out of the pandemic. For instance, farmers are able to market what they are producing, more consumers have chosen to purchase from local producers instead of large grocery stores. Salesman for different companies such as feed and semen have changed how they market their products to a more virtual and less time-consuming way. This has shown to be very handy for the busy lifestyle that a farmer obtains. Hopefully, all returns to normal but as for farmers there will always be new ways to overcome what is going on in this crazy world.

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Haley Rosso, Moose Jaw, SK Senior - 2nd Place Impact from the Pandemic January 25th was supposed to be just like every other day, but little did we know that on that day, it was the beginning of a change. It was the day of the first diagnosed Canadian case of COVID-19. From that day it just began to spiral out of control and all across Canada went into the first round of lockdown March 14, 2020 (Press). It was an unknown challenge against the world, everyone was in a panic. Every amenity that we had access to, began to minimize hours and capacities. It was a stressful time to hear each day the changing affect it was going to have on the population. Gathering sizes shrank from unlimited all the way down to 10 people in one place. No one was prepared for the outcome that was about to happen!

The pandemic lockdown on the provinces, left a challenge on the producers that still had bull sales in the year 2020. Breeders had to adapt to not having a crowd for the sale, but rather a higher percentage of online bidders. It changed the format of numerous auctions because there was no way to regulate how many buyers were going to show up. Even though we have been dealing with the pandemic the bull sale averages have maintained normal or have seen an increase from the previous years.

There were too many unknowns to be prepared for all of them.

Another point that had changed was the meat processing plants that begun shutting down or reducing hours because of the inflammation of the spread of the coronavirus throughout all the workers. This made it harder for feedlots to sell their fats to the meat-processing plants. Prices for animals at auction had dropped significantly for a long period of time. These times challenged the mentality of many 46

ranchers on what plan they wanted to follow. This allowed ranchers to keep the cattle at home to finish and then take the steers to the market themselves. Small town abattoirs have been booked up every month since the pandemic has started. Numerous producers have taken the opportunity to sell meat from their deep freezers straight to the consumers. The reason meat has been easier to sell from home is because supermarkets have raised the price of beef. Grocery stores marketed as if there was a shortage but, ranchers have the resources, but nobody will buy it at a price that it is worth. There was an inflammation of 6.5% on meat prices from the following year in grocery stores (Abbott). The meat plants think that they should be able to pay bottom dollar, but it is not worth the producer to sell it at that price. Producers put a lot of time and effort into producing top quality products to make a living, so they need to follow a plan which benefits them in the end!

Next thing that has seen a change in the world was the importance of a social media presence. With things shutdown and not being able to attend any form of gatherings, social media helped showcase what was going on in the world. Cattle shows were held virtually, whether it be junior, 4-H or large shows. For the learning aspect, seminars were held over zoom and allowed the producers to catch up and gain knowledge together! Another aspect that was utilized was adding the catalogs to social media. With the increase of internet shopping, Canada Post had slowed down production. This stalled the dispersant of getting catalogs out to their final destination, by having social media has a backing it allowed people to view before receiving the hard copy.

In conclusion the agriculture sector has seen a slight change, but it has been in the upwards direction. Things may have shutdown for a period, but it did not stop farmers and ranchers from continuing their work. The agriculture sector was not included in this following statistic, but it is Charolais Banner • February 2022

important to note by April 2020 there was around two million jobs that were lost across Canada; this was a rise of 13% of past years (CBC). They were not included in this because their job can never be shutdown for a day. There is always something to do to better the agriculture life! The pandemic has shown a light of the agriculture world and the importance it has on everyday life!

References Abbott, C. (2020, September 28). Consumers will pay higher meat prices through 2020. Successful Farming. https://www.agriculture.com/news/ business/consumers-will-pay-higher-meatprices-through-2020.

CBC/Radio Canada. (2020, May 8). Canada lost nearly 2 million jobs in April amid COVID-19 crisis: Statistics Canada | CBC News. CBCnews. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canadajobs-april-1.5561001.

Press, T. C. (2021, January 25). Grim anniversary: A timeline of one year of COVID-19. Coronavirus. https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/ grim-anniversary-a-timeline-of-one-year-ofcovid-19-1.5280617.

Jorja Beck, Milestone, SK Intermediate - 1st Place The Effects of COVID-19 on the Agricultural Industry The Canadian agriculture industry has handled a significant number of challenges over the years - from a huge economic depression caused by BSE to simpler problems such as a lack of land or resources.

The challenges the agricultural industry has faced over the last year and a half have been a learning process for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted most industries, including the agricultural industry.

Some effects of COVID-19 on the beef industry include unemployment, loss of production, wastage and various other negative impacts.

The agriculture industry has never been impacted by something that closes businesses and the world down. Thankfully agriculture is a very versatile industry that faces challenges on a regular basis, and agriculture producers are resilient.

Due to COVID’s ability to spread at an extreme pace, the world, specifically the borders, have been shut down. Countries were, and still are, careful of the products they let in, with concerns that products can be infected with the virus. This made it difficult for the Canadian beef industry to export beef. During the pandemic, there was a shortage of supply as big beef processing plants were closed or only working limited hours and certain days of the week. This led to a shortage of ready to go beef. One of Canada’s biggest plants, Cargill Inc located in High River, Alberta, shut down for two weeks in May of 2020 due to a COVID outbreak of 947 workers in the plant, which led to more than 1500 more COVID cases in their community. Two weeks may not seem like a lot of meat processing to make an impact; however, the Cargill plant processes about 4500 head of cattle per day. This was a serious issue! Executive Vice President of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Dennis Laycraft, stated the closure of Cargill and JBS in Brooks “basically push[ed] prices down as cattle are delayed to be sold. And we’ve seen prices since the plant closed dropped by about $500 an animal”.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, 15 Canadian beef processing plants were shut down, decreasing the market value of cattle.This also led to McDonald’s importing beef due to supply concerns, which impacted the Canadian producers who sell their beef to McDonalds.

On the international market, the beef industry lost a predicted $13.6 million. This loss was due to the decrease in cattle markets and the dollar. During March of 2020, the Canadian dollar was $0.69 to the U.S. dollar, making it hard to gain money if trading beef to the U.S. This also led to unemployment, and there was a mass unemployment rate around the world because of the virus. The majority of producers in the beef industry are self operated but others with production jobs dealt with unemployment. Prior to COVID-19,

the Canadian agriculture industry put approximately $170 billion into the Canadian economy and employed about 2.5 million people. The substantial loss of money between COVID-19, the markets, and the dollar make it difficult to provide support to people who have lost their jobs in the agriculture industry. In addition to the beef markets taking a hit, so did the grain markets. The grain prices started to improve in 2021, increasing by 10%-75% this year compared to last year’s prices. This is due to China needing mass grain purchases to replenish their hogs after African Swine fever, proving that there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

During the pandemic, there was much uncertainty that agriculture producers had to persevere through.

Purebred beef producers had to figure out how to sell their bulls or even junior steer projects, in a time when you could not sit in a room with more than 10 people who do not live in your immediate household. The agriculture industry is a very social industry. Agriculture producers communicate with one another to market their animals, to keep up with new management skills, or learn how other producers are doing things. COVID-19 harmed this communication and prevented face to face contact, making most people resort to technology. One example of resorting to technology, more beef producers turned to having bull sales by horse race style or using online broadcasting platforms such as By Livestock, DLMS, or DV Auction to sell their bulls as some customers did not feel comfortable or were not allowed to come in person.

The agriculture industry faces challenges every day, and it is a problem-solving industry. COVID-19 was one of the biggest problems the agriculture industry has faced, closing down beef processing plants, causing a significant loss of money and employment, and leaving producers in uncertainty. The beef industry is once again persevering through the challenges, and things are starting to get back to normal.

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COVID-19 and 2020 have been pushed to the past by most people as a time they want to forget. Even though the pandemic caused numerous issues, it demonstrated how the agriculture industry cannot be shut down. The pandemic also highlighted just how essential agriculture and agriculture producers are to the entire world.

Bibliography: Industry Today. “How COVID-19 Has Affected the Agriculture Industry - Industry Today %.”

Industry Today, 5 Jan. 2021, industrytoday.com/ how-covid-19-has-affected-the-agricultureindustry/.

“Canada: Overview of COVID-19 Impacts on Canadian Agriculture.” USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, 14 June 2021, www.fas. usda.gov/data/canada-overview-covid-19impacts-canadian-agriculture.

Braden Scott, Olds, AB Junior - 1st Place If You Couldn’t Have Charolais, What Breed of Cattle Would You Have, and Why? If I had a farm I would like to own Charolais cattle. Since I don’t have cattle of my own, picking another breed would be a challenge for me. Upon doing research I found some reasons why other people choose other breeds. Each and every breed of cattle has different unique features that make them special to different people. The other breeds that I would want if not Charolais are Angus, Hereford, and Simmental.

Hereford cattle are known for their docility and the way they work in a cross breeding program.

Hereford are usually docile which means that they are quiet and easy to handle. You want docile cattle because the temperament can increase the profitability in the cattle. These types of cattle can make more money because they are easy to control and will gain weight and maintain that weight which results in bigger calves, so they will go for more money when it comes time to sell. In the cross breeding programs they produce desirable replacement females and the steers do well in the feedlots. Herefords are very hardy 47

which means they do well in harsh conditions. Herefords are known for their docility, hardiness and the positive way they work in a cross breeding program.

Angus cattle are known for their carcass quality and for being maternal. Angus have high marbling in their meat which increases the tenderness and flavor. Marbling is little bits of fat that are within the meat. You want lots of marbling in the meat because this is where the flavor comes from. Angus are well known for being maternal which is being good mothers. You want maternal traits because then you have good mothers with an even more chance of producing a better calf. These improved calves will then make more money at auctions and do exceptionally well in feedlots. Angus are homozygous polled which means, genetically they will never have horns. This is a good thing because it puts less stress on the calf if you have to deal with horns. Angus cows are well known for being maternal, having a good quality carcass and being homozygous polled.

Simmental cattle are well known for high milk production, flavorful beef and they are quite famous for the fast growth of their calf. Simmental has one of the highest milk yields out of all the other breeds. You want cows that produce lots of milk because then, the calves have more to feed off of, and that will result in them getting bigger for more money at auction or the feedlots. Simmental calves are very fast growing, this is due to their breed characteristic of fast growth for calves and the great production of milk. This fast growth is a good thing because the faster you get to harvest them the more money you

make. Simmental cattle are very good in the cross breeding programs and the females work quite well in the commercial cow industry. Simmental cattle are known for producing excellent milk and beef, fast growth of their calf, and work quite well in the cross breeding programs.

I’ve listed breeds above and why I would want to own them. Out of all the breeds that I’ve listed, it’s almost impossible to pick one. All of these breeds have different characteristics that make me want to own them.

Since I don’t have cattle myself and we borrow from friends at events or shows, I would rely on friends in the cattle industry with calves for me to show. If I were buying some cows I would buy from friends or people I know. In the end, it’s a tough choice to make because all the breeds have something different to offer but I think I would want to stick with Charolais because they’re known for rapid growth and producing high yielding carcasses.

Matthew Howe, Moose Jaw, SK Junior - 2nd Place If I had to pick a breed other than Charolais, it would be red and Black Angus. I will soon explain why I like red and Black Angus.

Although, I do not just like the breeds themselves, I like a certain style of these breeds. I also have some traits that need to be in my cattle. Though they do not have to be those breeds, they just must have the right traits.

I have a few reasons of why I like Red Angus. One is because they are

often eye catching, fancy cattle. They also generally have a good amount of middle, which is a must have for me. Also, from my experience, when crossbred with Charolais, they can make some good steer prospects. But I do not love the small purebred Red Angus who stay small. These are a few of my reasons of why I like Red Angus.

There are many reasons of why I like Black Angus. Although they are not usually fancy to me, I have other reasons for liking Black Angus. I like that they are bigger cattle and have lots of muscle. My main reason is that they are good, big cattle. Also, like Red Angus, when a Black Angus animal is crossbred with Charolais they can also make a good steer. So, when I have Black Angus cattle, I am fairly sure I will not be disappointed.

You may be wondering what style of these breeds I like, because if you are, I have an answer. I do not like small cattle very much. For me, power cattle are the way to go. I need big, deep, long and muscular cattle. One of the benefits to this style is that they will have less problems calving and lots of grow. That is my answer of what style of cattle I like.

I will not just take any big cattle though. First, good calving cows are a must have trait for me. I will not have tiny cattle with hardly or no middle or muscle. I need cows with good muscle, that raise good calves, have good middle and that are feminine.

On the bull side they need to be big, able to breed and must have good muscle. Those are some of my must have traits to build a good herd. Even though I chose red and Black Angus after Charolais, I still appreciate good cattle of any breed.

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Manitoba breeders

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January 29

Calendar of Events

M.C. Quantock Bull Sale, 12 noon, Lloydminster (SK) Exhibition Grounds

February 1

Howe Coulee Charolais Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Moose Jaw, SK

February 1

Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle Charolais Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Yellow Creek, SK

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Mike & Lisa T 306-691-5011 C 306-631-8779

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Annual Bull Sale 1st Wednesday in April Box 174 Stn Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N8

February 2

Moose Creek Red Angus & Charolais Two-Year Old Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Kisbey, SK

February 5

Hill 70 Quantock Bull Sale, 12 noon, at the ranch, Lloydminster, AB

February 12

SanDan Charolais & Springside Farms Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Stettler (AB) Agriculture Society

February 24

Prairie Cove Charolais Bull & Select Female Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Bashaw, AB

February 25

HEJ Charolais 17th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Innisfail, AB

February 26

RRTS Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, BC Livestock Co-op, Kamloops, BC

February 26

Triple C Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Ashern (MB) Auction Mart

February 26

Quebec Select Bull Sale, Danville, QC

February 26

February 12 February 15

Pro-Char Charolais 11th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Glenevis, AB

February 18

BOB Charolais Bull Sale, 2 pm, Stettler (AB) Agriculture Society

Rawes Ranches 39th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Strome, AB

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McLeod Livestock & Triple M Farms Bull Sale, 1 pm, Cow Palace, Olds, AB

Wrangler Made 10th Annual Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Westlock, AB

Soderglen Select Bull Sale, 12 pm, Airdrie, AB

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February 23

Stephen Charolais & Guests 5th Annual Muscle Up Bull Sale, 1 pm, Whitewood (SK) Livestock Sales

February 19

P&H Ranching Co. Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail (AB)Auction Market

February 27 February 28 March 1

Acadia Colony Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Dry Land Trading Corp, Veteran, AB

March 2

February 19

Kay-R Land & Cattle Bull Sale, DLMS Timed Online, at the farm, Waskatenau, AB

February 19

Future Farms & Charworth Charolais Select Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail (AB) Auction Mart

February 19

M&L Cattle Company Complete Dispersal Sale, 11 am, at the farm, Indian River, ON

Prouse Ranch Charolais Bull Sale, 7 pm, at the farm Invermay, SK (live online sale) Denbie Ranch with guests Myhre Land & Cattle & Bar J Charolais, 2 pm, Ste Rose (MB) Auction Mart St. Martin Test Sale, QC

March 4

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February 23

Twin Anchor Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Dry Land Trading Corp, Veteran, AB

February 23

Nish Charolais 16th Annual Bull Sale, 6 pm, Perlich Bros. Auction Mart, Lethbridge, AB

February 19

Crossroads Beef Expo, Oyen, AB Saddleridge Charolais with Kaiser Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 1 pm, Bow Slope Shipping, Brooks, AB Beck Farms & McCoy Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Milestone, SK

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March 4

March 4

Southland Charolais & Angus Bull Sale, DLMS Timed Auction, at the farm, Shaunavon, SK 55

March 4

March 12

March 5

March 12

Oattes Charolais Bull Sale, 6 pm, at the farm, Cobden, ON Turnbull Charolais & Guests Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Pincher Creek, AB

March 5

Ferme Louber Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Ste-Marie du Beauce, QC

March 5

Acadia Ranching Charolais & Angus Bull Sale, 2 pm, Bow Slope Shipping, Brooks, AB

March 6

Legacy Charolais 5th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Botha, AB

March 8

Johnson Ranching Bull Sale, 1 pm, Provost (AB) Livestock Exchange

March 8

Harvie Ranching Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Olds, AB

March 10

McKeary Charolais & Flemming Livestock Corp. Tradition Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, Compeer (AB) Community Hall

March 10

Pine Bluff Charolais & Fern Creek Simmentals, By Livestock Timed Online Bull Sale, Love, SK

March 10

Nelson Family Ranches Charolais & Angus Bull Sale, 10:00 pm, Balog Auction, Lethbridge, AB

March 11

CK Sparrow Farms Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Vanscoy, SK

March 11

Meridian Agriculture Co Ltd. Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Acadia Valley, AB

March 11

Northern Classic Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Grand Prairie, AB

March 12

Horseshoe E Charolais 24th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Kenaston, SK

March 12

Blackbern, Kirlene & WhiteWater 11th Annual Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, Renfrew Pontiac Livestock Facility, Cobden, ON

March 12

Oakstone Land & Cattle Bull Sale, DLMS Timed Online, at the farm, Bawlf, AB 56

Transcon’s Red Deer County Bull Sale, Innisfail (AB) Auction Mart Phillip Charolais Farms Open House and Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Estevan, SK

March 21

Flat Valley Cattle Co. & K Lazy T Cattle Co. & Guests Simple as Black & White Bull Sale, 1 pm, Medicine Hat, (AB) Feeding Company

March 21

March 13

Highway 21 Group Bull Sale, at the ranch, Hanna, AB

March 14

Tri-N Charolais Farms 7th Annual Bull Sale, 2:00 p.m., at the farm, Lenore, MB

Steppler Farms 11th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Steppler Sale Barn, Miami, MB Palmer Charolais 11th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Bladworth, SK

March 15

Desertland Cattle Charolais Bull Sale, 5 pm, at the Ranch, Sedalia, AB

March 21 March 22

Poplar Bluff Stock Farm 6th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Dryland Trading Corp, Veteran, AB

March 22

Footprint Farms Bull Sale, 3:30 pm, at the ranch, Esther, AB

Diamond W Charolais, Red & Black Angus 20th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, JTM Livestock, Minitonas, MB

Northern Impact Bull Sale, 1 pm, North Central Livestock, Clyde, AB

HTA Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Rivers, MB

March 17 March 17 March 17

Lazy S Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, VJV Auction Mart, Beaverlodge, AB

March 18

High Bluff Stock Farm Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Inglis, MB

March 18

Reese Cattle Co. 13th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Didsbury, AB

March 18

Scott Stock Farm, 9th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Crossfield, AB

March 19

Pleasant Dawn Charolais 20th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Oak Lake, MB

March 23 March 24

Elder Charolais 12th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Coronach, SK

March 25

McTavish Farms & Guests 11th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Moosomin, SK

March 25

Thistle Ridge Ranch Bull Sale, 1 pm, Perlich Bros Auction Mart, Lethbridge, AB

March 25

Cattle Capital Bull & Female Sale, 1 pm, at Ste. Rose du Lac (MB) Auction Market

March 26

March 19

Coyote Flats Charolais 7th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Coaldale, AB

March 19

K-Cow Ranch Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Elk Point, AB

March 19

Lazy S Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 6 pm, VJV Auction, Rimbey, AB

Select Genetics 16th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at Forsyth Ranch, Herbert, SK Sliding Hills 16th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Canora, SK Rollin Acres’/Whiskey Hollow & Guests 11th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, Maple Hill Auctions, Hanover, ON

March 19

Thickness Sells 9th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, Atlantic Stockyards, Truro, NS

March 19

AM Sunrise Farm 5th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Northern Livestock Sales, Lloydminster, SK

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Borderland Cattle Company Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the ranch, Rockglen, SK

March 26

Candiac Choice Bull Sale, 1 pm, Candiac (SK) Auction Mart

March 26

Impact Angus & Charolais Bull & Female Sale (McAvoy Charolais), 1 pm, Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales

March 26

Cornerview Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Cobden, ON

March 26

Tee M Jay Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Ashern (MB) Auction Mart

March 27

Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, Heartland Livestock Services, Yorkton, SK

March 27

Elite Genetics Bull Sale, 1 pm, at RSK Farms Sale Barn, Douglas, MB

March 29

Prairie Distinction 8th Annual Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB

March 29

White Lake Colony Bull Sale, 1pm, Balog Auction, Lethbridge, AB

March 30

C2 Charolais Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, La Riviere, MB

March 31

Charmark Ranches Bull Sale, 1 pm, Bow Slope Shipping, Brooks, AB

March 31

Power Up Your Pasture Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, Stavely, AB

April 2

Vermilion Charolais Group 36th Annual Bull Sale, 1pm, at Lakeview Charolais, Marwayne, AB

April 2

Saunders Charolais 17th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, Keady (ON) Livestock Market

April 2

Transcon’s 26th Annual Advantage Bull Sale, 1 pm, Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales

April 5

Cedarlea Farms Git’R Done Bull Sale, at Windy Willows Angus, Hodgeville, SK

April 6

WhiteCap / Rosso Charolais & Howe Red Angus Bull Sale, 1 pm, at WhiteCap Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK

April 7

Sandan Charolais / Springside Farms Annual Bull Sale Erskine, AB • February 12, 2022

April 7

February Freeze All Breeds Frozen Genetics Sale Online Sale • February 19, 2022

Hunter Charolais 11th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Roblin, MB Daines Cattle 27th Annual Bull & Female Sale, 1:00 pm, Innisfail (AB) Auction Mart

April 7

Genetic Distinction 4th Annual Bull Sale, Online (Flat-Top Cattle Co.)

April 9

Eastern Select Bull & Female Sale, 1 pm, Hoard’s Station Sale Barn, Campbellford, ON

April 9

Brimner Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Manor, SK

April 9

Mid-Western 8th Annual Bull & Female Sale, 1pm, at Gilchrist Farms, Lucknow, ON (Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle)

April 9

Vanderhoof Bull Sale, Vanderhoof, BC

April 12

Top Cut Bull Sale, 2 pm, Stockman’s Weigh Co., Mankota, SK

April 13

White Meadow Charolais Bull Sale, Online Sale, Pipestone, MB

April 16

April 2

Cedardale Charolais 19th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Nestleton, ON

April 2

Saskatchewan Charolais Association Annual General Meeting, Dakota Dunes Resort, Whitecap, SK

April 4

Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference & Show, Renfrew, ON

Gilliland Bros. Charolais 10th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Carievale, SK Maritime Beef Test Station 49th Annual Bull Sale, Nappan, NS North of the 49th 19th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite, SK

June 18

Beck / McCoy 12th Annual Bull Sale Milestone, SK • February 23, 2022 PrairieWestern Cove Charolais Canadian Agribition Annual Bull & Female Charolais Sale Sale Bashaw, • February 2022 Regina, SKAB• November 25,24, 2021 HEJ Charolais Bull Sale NeilsonABCattle Company Innisfail, • February 25, 2022 Complete Dispersal Sale Wrangler Bull Sale Moose Jaw, SK •Made December 1, 2021 Westlock, AB • Febraury 26, 2022 Tri-N Charolais Farms Kay-R Land & Cattle Bull Sale “The Changing Of The Guard” Female Sale DLMS Timed Online Lenore, MB • December 2, 2021 March 1-2, 2022 Meridian AG Bull Sale Alberta Charolais Select Acadia Valley, AB •Sale March 11, 2022 Female Red Deer, AB • December 11, Bull 2021 Sale Oakstone Land & Cattle DLMS Timed Online Springside Farms March 11-12, 2022 Dispersal Sale Highway Group Charolais Stettler, AB21 • December 16, 2021 & Simm/Angus Bull Sale Hanna, ABCharolais • March 21, 2022 Superstar Sale Saskatoon, • December 2021 CattleSKCapital Bull19,Sale McCreary, MB • March 25, 2022 Premier & Guests Falls View Impact Angus & Charolais Production Sale Bull Sale Saskatoon, • March 26, Niagra Falls, ONSK • December 30, 2022 2021 Best of the Breeds Bull Sale Yorkton, SK • March 27, 2022 C2 Charolais Annual Bull Sale Killarney, MB • March 30, 2022 Spirit of the North Bull Sale Spiritwood, SK • April 4, 2022

July 27-30

April 4

Spirit of the North Bull Sale, 1 pm, Spiritwood (SK) Auction Mart

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Advertisers’ Index Alta Genetics Inc...................................................... 49 AM Sunrise................................................................ 53 Amabec Charolais.................................................... 52 Annuroc Charolais................................................... 52 B Bar D Charolais..................................................... 52 Baker Farms.............................................................. 52 Balamore Farm......................................................... 13 Bar H Charolais........................................................ 53 Beck Farms................................................................ 53 Beef Cattle Research Council................................ 23 Be-Rich Farms.......................................................... 50 Blackbern Charolais................................................ 52 Bob Charolais........................................................... 50 Bohrson Marketing.................................................. 25 Borderand Cattle Co................................................ 53 Bow Valley Genetics Ltd......................................... 49 Brayshar Charolais.................................................. 50 Bricney Stock Farm................................................. 54 Bridor Charolais....................................................... 53 Brimner Charolais.................................................... 54 Buffalo Lake Charolais............................................ 50

By Livestock........................................................ 5, IBC Campbells Charolais............................................... 54 Carey Auction Services........................................... 49 Cedardale Charolais................................................ 53 Cedarlea Farms........................................................ 54 Charla Moore Farms................................................ 54 Char-Lew Ranch....................................................... 50 Char-Maine Ranching.............................................. 50 Charolais Journal.................................................... 49 Char-Top Charolais.................................................. 54 Charworth Charolais............................................... 50 Chomiak Charolais.................................................. 50 Circle Cee Charolais................................................ 50 Cline Cattle Co.......................................................... 52 Cockburn Farms....................................................... 53 Cougar Hill Ranch.................................................... 52 Coyote Flats Charolais............................................ 50 Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle.................................... 54 C2 Charolais.............................................................. 52 D & L Plewis Charolais............................................. 54 Daines Cattle............................................................ 15 Davis-Rairdan........................................................... 49 Diamond W Charolais............................................. 54 Dorran, Ryan............................................................. 49 Double P Stock Farm............................................... 52 Dowell Charolais...................................................... 50 Dubuc Charolais senc............................................. 53 Dudgeon-Snobelen................................................. 53 Eaton Charolais........................................................ 55 Edge Livestock Inc................................................... 49 Elder Charolais Farm............................................... 54 Fergus Family Charolais.......................................... 53 Fischer Charolais..................................................... 50 Flat Valley Cattle Co................................................. 50

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Fleury, Michael......................................................... 49 Flewelling, Craig....................................................... 49 Footprint Farms....................................................... 50 Future Farms............................................................. 50 Gallelli Charolais...................................................... 50 Gilliland Bros. Charolais......................................... 54 Good Anchor Charolais........................................... 50 H.S. Knill Company Ltd........................................... 49 Happy Haven Charolais.......................................... 52 Hard Rock Land & Cattle Ltd.................................. 52 Harvie Ranching....................................................... 50 HEJ Charolais........................................................... 50 Hicks Charolais......................................................... 53 High Bluff Stock Farm............................................. 52 Highway 21 Group................................................... 50 Hopewell Charolais................................................. 54 Horseshoe E Charolais............................................ 54 Howe Coulee Charolais.......................................... 54 HTA Charolais........................................................... 52 Hunter Charolais.............................................. 52, IBC JMB Charolais........................................................... 52 Johnson Charolais................................................... 50 Johnstone Auction ................................................. 49 June Rose Charolais................................................ 54 Kaiser Cattle Co........................................................ 50 Kay-R Land & Cattle Ltd.......................................... 50 KCH Charolais........................................................... 52 Kirlene Cattle............................................................ 53 La Ferme Patry de Weedon................................ 9, 53 Lakeview Charolais.................................................. 50 Langstaff Charolais.................................................. 53 Leemar Charolais..................................................... 50 Legacy Charolais...................................................... 50 LEJ Charolais............................................................ 52 Lindskov-Thiel Charolais Ranch............................ 55 M&L Cattle Company........................................... 7, 53 Maple Leaf Charolais............................................... 51 Martens Cattle Co.................................................... 54 Martens Charolais.................................................... 52 McAvoy Charolais..................................................... 54 McKeary Charolais................................................... 51 McLeod Services...................................................... 49 McTavish Farms........................................................ 54 Medonte Farms........................................................ 53 Miller Land & Livestock........................................... 53 Mutrie Farms............................................................. 54 Myhre Land and Cattle............................................ 52 Nahachewsky Charolais ........................................ 54 Norheim Ranching................................................... 49 O’Neill Livestock...................................................... 15 P & H Ranching Co................................................... 51 Packer Charolais...................................................... 53 Palmer Charolais...................................................... 54 Parsons Cattle Co..................................................... 51 Phillips Farms........................................................... 54

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Pleasant Dawn Charolais....................................... 52 Poplar Bluff Stock Farm.......................................... 51 Potter Charolais....................................................... 53 Prairie Cove Charolais.................................18, 19, 51 Prairie Gold Charolais............................................. 54 Pro-Char Charolais.................................................. 51 R&G McDonald Livestock........................................ 52 Raffan, Don............................................................... 49 Rawes Ranches........................................................ 51 Reeleder, Andrew..................................................... 49 Rollin’ Acres Charolais............................................ 53 Ross Lake Charolais................................................. 51 Rosso Charolais........................................................ 54 Royale Charolais...................................................... 53 RRTS Charolais......................................................... 51 Saddleridge Charolais............................................ 51 SanDan Charolais.................................................... 51 Saunders Charolais................................................. 53 Scott Stock Farm...................................................... 51 Semex........................................................................ 17 Serhienko Cattle Co................................................. 54 Sharadon Farms....................................................... 53 Skeels, Danny........................................................... 49 Sliding Hills Charolais............................................. 54 Southside Charolais................................................ 51 Southview Farms..................................................... 53 CK Sparrow Farms Ltd...........................................IFC Springside Farms..................................................... 51 Spruce View Charolais............................................ 51 Stach Farms Charolais............................................ 51 Stephen Charolais................................................... 55 Steppler Farms Ltd.............................................. 3, 52 Stock, Mark............................................................... 49 Sugarloaf Charolais................................................. 51 Sunshine Oak Charolais......................................... 52 T Bar C Cattle Co................................................49, 57 Temple Farms........................................................... 55 Thistle Ridge Ranch................................................. 51 Transcon Livestock............................................21, 49 TRI-N Charolais........................................................ 52 Turnbull Charolais................................................ 5,51 Twin Anchor Charolais............................................ 51 Valley’s End Charolais............................................. 11 Wendt & Murray Farms Ltd..................................... 51 Western Litho Printers............................................ 49 White Cap Charolais................................................ 55 White Lake Colony................................................... 51 White Meadow Charolais Ltd................................. 52 Wilgenbusch Charolais................................. 55, OBC Wilkie Ranch............................................................. 51 Wood River Charolais.............................................. 55 Wrangler Charolais.................................................. 51 W2 Farms................................................................... 16

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