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Features Vikse ............................................12 McLeod - Kay R ............................12 Rawes Ranches ............................13 P & H Ranching ............................14 Pro-Char Charolais .......................14 Beck Farms ...................................15 Maple Leaf Charolais...................16 Palmer Charolais..........................16 HEJ Charolais ...............................17 High Country ...............................18 A. Sparrow ...................................18 Ferme Louber...............................19 McTavish Charolais ......................20 Obituary – Hickey ........................20 Profile – Fawn Jackson ................22 Horseshoe E .................................26 Footprint Farms ...........................26 Gilliland ........................................27 Pleasant Dawn.............................30 Diamond W ..................................30 Family Tradition ...........................31 Rollin’ Acres .................................32 SanDan Charolais ........................32 Steppler Farms.............................33 Elder Charolais.............................34 HTA Charolais...............................36

Impact...........................................36 Winn Man Farms .........................37 Beefs & Bouquets ........................38 Ferme Palerme .............................39 Best of the Breeds .......................40 High Point ....................................40 Prairie Distinction ........................42 Hunter Charolais..........................43 Tee M Jay Charolais .....................43 Cattlemen’s Classic ......................44 Borderland ...................................44 White Cap / Rosso .......................45 Size Matters .................................46 Benchmark ...................................46 Git ‘R Done...................................47 Branding the Best........................48 Saunders Charolais......................48 Wilgenbusch Charolais................49 Mutrie/Bar-H ................................50 Top Cut .........................................50 Obituary – Mann .........................51 Obituary – Turnbull .....................51 Cornerstone .................................52 Cedardale Charolais.....................52 Sales in Brief ................................54 Bull Sale Summary.......................56

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Departments From the Field................................5 Du Champ ......................................6 Herd Health....................................7 Canadian Charolais Association ....8 De L’Association de Charolais Canadien......................10

Charolais Life ..............................28 Canadian Beef Breeds Council....38 Canadian Charolais Youth Association News ........................60 Calendar of Events ......................69 Index of Advertisers....................70

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POINTS TO PONDER

From the Field Helge By

The 2015 Bull Sale season is over, although off farm sales will continue for a while, and it will go down in the history books as the best one so far. If you check out the sale summary chart in this issue you will see how great it was. Were all sales great? No, we had some softer sales with some weather issues contributing to some of them and some with no real explanation as to why they didn’t go better. There were some trends that I will try to touch on. Throughout the bull sale season, I have noticed some common threads in all of the sales. One is, when a bull acts up in the ring, it costs the consignor money. There is no getting away from it. There are a few things you can do about this. Try stressing to the people in the back that they need to be calm when working with the bulls. Make sure your handling system makes it easy to work cattle in the back. Make sure you are smart in the ring as to not get caught in a bad place. Or consider moving to a video sale. Above all, if you have already identified a bull as 'hot', why is he in the offering? The amount it can cost you at a sale when something acts up or someone gets hurt is difficult to put a dollar figure to, but the video sales are so much less stress on everyone, and that is worth something. I am not saying all sales should be video sales, just that it is a viable option for some to consider. Even if you don’t have a video sale, more and more producers across the country like to see videos of the bulls if they can’t attend the sale. Even if you just video your top end, we had more interest and distance bids from bulls that were videoed. It is another expense, so you need to evaluate if you think your bull pen warrants it. With the better sales maybe it is time to start doing some more work with Ultrasound, Leptin testing and

testing for Homozygous Polled. All of these things are getting more of a following and again they are expenses but paid dividends to those who did it this spring. It will also tell you more about your cattle and may help in selecting bulls to use in your own program. Before I get calls, I am not advocating that every bull should be homozygous polled as there are some that still want horned cattle and I don’t disagree. All I am saying is that there are purebred breeders and commercial producers willing to pay more money for a bull if they know. I have even had commercial men say they would buy another Simmental bull because they knew they were homozygous polled and couldn’t find any Charolais breeders doing it. More and more commercial men are not willing to accept a high birth weight or low calving ease EPD. Whether or not you believe EPDs are valid or the CE number is accurate is irrelevant, if you are concerned about growing your sales. The market has clearly stated they feel it is important, so seriously consider addressing it in your program. I don’t like giving up the performance to lower the birth weight but if someone wants a blue suit, you better have a blue suit to sell them. You have to find the middle ground that is acceptable to your customers. Here I stress – your customers – because from sale to sale it was interesting to see what customers different breeders attract. For example, at one sale the lower birth weight, lower performance bulls struggled to sell or passed, while the bigger birth weight, bigger performance bulls sold strong. Where the next sale it was totally opposite. This is due to the fact that the first breeder talks performance and doesn’t worry about a bit of birth weight and has built a customer base of like minded producers. Do a post-mortem on your sale after a few weeks have passed and things have settled down. It is important to let some time pass so you are objective Charolais Banner • May 2015

and less stressed. Figure out what worked and what didn't. Focus on what can be done to improve your market and your offering. Be open to asking a mentor type of person that attended your sale if they have any suggestions. Often the little things an outside eye might see can provide large insights. There are people like this in the industry, but they are too smart to offer their opinion without being asked. If you are truly interested in improving, sometimes all you need to do is ask to get positive input. The most important thing is to listen to your customers. Whether you have a sale or are selling off the yard, ask your potential customers lots of questions to see what they are really looking for. This should be done before you sell them a bull, to help them find the best one for them, as well as when you follow up after the sale. Make sure you address the concerns of your customers and make changes to your program if necessary. Often times it is the little things that make a big difference to attracting and keeping satisfied customers. I cannot over stress the importance of staying in touch with your customers throughout the year, not just the night before your next sale. I hope that many of you will attend the Canadian Charolais Association Annual General Meeting being hosted by the Manitoba Association. The information for it is in this issue and it will be a couple of fun filled, educational days where you can network with breeders from across the country. The Saskatchewan Charolais Youth Association is hosting the Conference and Show in Yorkton the third week of July and please, if you can make it work, enroll your children. They don’t need to bring cattle to participate and it is a great learning experience for both the youth and their parents. In conjunction with this, the Saskatchewan Association is holding

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POINTS À RÉFLÉCHIR

Du Champ Helge By

La saison de ventes de taureaux 2015 est déjà dernière nous, il ne reste que les ventes qui se font directement à la ferme, et qui s’étireront un certain temps. L’année 2015 restera gravée dans nos mémoires comme la meilleure. Si vous consultez le tableau comparatif vous verrez à quel point elle fut la meilleure. Toutes les ventes étaient super? Non, nous avons eu des ventes qui ont pris un certain recul dû à la météo et d’autres dont on ne peut s’expliquer le pourquoi de leurs reculs. Je vais vous revenir sur ce sujet. Tout au long de la saison des ventes de taureaux, j’ai remarqué quelques points communs. Quand un taureau est dans l’enclos de vente il coûte de l’argent à son propriétaire. Et il ne faut pas l’oublier, Il y a quelque chose que vous pouvez faire pour cela. Ceux qui travaillent à manipuler et à faire circuler les taureaux doivent être des gens calmes. Assurez-vous que votre système de manutention est fonctionnel et simple. Assurez-vous d’être au bon endroit dans l’enclos pour ne pas être pris au mauvais endroit. Ou avez-vous envisagé une vente par vidéo? Surtout si vous avez déjà identifié un taureau comme nerveux, pourquoi est-il dans la vente? Combien pourrait-il vous coûter s’il blessait quelqu’un, il est difficile de chiffrer un prix. Tandis qu’une vente par vidéo c’est beaucoup moins stressant pour tous, et pourrait être très intéressante. Je ne dis pas que toutes les ventes devraient être par vidéo, mais ce serait une option envisageable à considérer pour certains. Même si vous ne faites pas de vente par vidéo, il y a de plus en plus de producteurs qui veulent voir les vidéos de taureaux, s’ils ne peuvent pas assister aux ventes. Et si vous avez des vidéos de qualité supérieure, les gens auront plus 6

d’intérêts à miser sur vos taureaux, mais ceci est une autre dépense, mais si vous jugez que la qualité la justifie n’hésitez pas. Avec le résultat des meilleures ventes, je pense qu’il est temps d’utiliser les ultrasons, les tests de leptin et les tests pour les acères homozygotes. Tous ces tests sont très importants et ceux qui les ont utilisés ce printemps ont rapporté des dividendes. Et ils seront de plus, très importants pour votre propre programme. Avant de me faire critiquer, je ne préconise aucunement que tous les taureaux devraient être homozygotes, car il y a certains producteurs qui veulent encore des taureaux à cornes et je les respecte. Tout ce que je dis c’est que des éleveurs pur-sang et commerciaux qui sont prêts à payer plus cher pour un taureau homozygote. Je connais même des éleveurs commerciaux qui achèteraient un Simmentale parce qu’ils savent qu’il est homozygote, s’ils ne trouvent pas de Charolais homozygote. De plus en plus d’éleveurs commerciaux sont prêts à accepter un poids de naissance élevé ou faible (EPD FV) que vous croyez ou non en les EPD et que la FV soit exact ou non pertinente, si vous êtes préoccupés par la croissance de vos ventes. Le marché a clairement indiqué qu’il est très important et de l’envisager sérieusement dans votre programme. Je n’aime pas abandonner la performance pour abaisser le poids à la naissance, mais si quelqu’un le veut c’est de son affaire. Vous devez trouver un juste milieu qui est acceptable pour vos clients. J’insiste sur le mot client, car certaines ventes ce sont les taureaux à faible poids à la naissance et d’autres c’est le contraire qui trouvent preneurs à des prix plus élevés. Les acheteurs y vont plus pour la performance ils se préoccupent moins du poids à la naissance car ils Charolais Banner • May 2015

connaissent les antécédents de certains producteurs. Faire un post-mortem de votre vente après quelques semaines à tête reposée est très important. Comprendre ce qui a bien fonctionné et ce qui a moins bien fonctionné. Concentrez-vous à ce qui peut être amélioré pour votre marché et ce que vous avez à offrir. Soyez ouvert à poser des questions et à trouver des solutions. Un mentor pourrait être intéressant pour trouver des suggestions et des solutions. Souvent ce sont de petites choses qui font une grande différence pour attirer et conserver des clients satisfaits. Je ne peux pas plus insister sur l’importance de rester en contact avec vos clients tout au long de l’année et pas seulement la journée avant votre vente. J’espère que vous serez nombreux à assister à l’AGA organisé cette année par l’Association Manitobaine, ce sera très amusant et éducatif en plus de rencontrer des éleveurs de partout au pays. L’association Jeunesse Charolaise de la Saskatchewan sera l’hôte de la conférence et foire à Yorkton la troisième semaine de juillet, veuillez s.v.p. y inscrire vos enfants. Ils n’ont pas besoin d’inscrire de bétail pour y participer, c’est une excellente expérience pour les jeunes et leurs parents. Du même coup ACS tiendra son AGA il y aura donc plusieurs éleveurs présents et ce sera l’occasion de les connaître. Craig et moi effectuerons des visites de troupeaux pour promouvoir et vous aider dans votre programme et le tout sera dans le numéro d’août 2015. Si vous voulez qu’on vous rendre visite, vous n’avez qu’à nous contacter. À la prochaine. Helge

HERD HEALTH

The Benefits of Palpating Heifers Roy Lewis DVM

Many commercial or purebred producers and auction markets are realizing the many benefits of palpating heifers prebreeding. I will highlight some of these and explain how this may economically benefit your operation. With the advent of very early maturing breeds such as Gelbvieh, Angus Simmental and others it is not unusual if breeding bulls are left out late so unwanted pregnancies can occur. By palpating early, these pregnant heifers can be identified and removed from the breeding group, if they are not heavily pregnant (less than four months). In palpating open heifers we are looking for several things. An intact uterus is necessary to conceive and evidence of cycling is detected by palpating both ovaries. With many large herds the records of twin calves can often be lost with the grafting of twins to cows, which have lost calves for various reasons. Freemartins (heifer calf born twin to a bull) can be detected by a skilled veterinarian and eliminated, as often only a very rudimentary to no uterus is present. Conversely in about five percent of cases, an intact uterus with two ovaries are present and these can be retained.

Various strategies for grading the development of the reproductive tract have been tried. These are based on size of the reproductive tract and degree of functioning to the development of the ovaries. Veterinarians basically want an adequately developed uterus with ovaries that are showing some sign that cycling is occurring. This is more critical the closer to breeding season we palpate. Keep in mind certain breeds develop earlier than others. If you have lots of grass, freemartins will exhibit growth approaching that of bulls. They commonly still cycle from rudimentary ovarian tissue so will keep the bull busy all summer. Pelvimetry can also be preformed at the same time. A Rice or Krautman pelvimeter are both accurate in experienced operators hands. We measure the minimum height and maximum width of the pelvis. I am most familiar with the Krautman tool which we then calculate pelvic size in cm2 and can predict the birthweight in pounds these heifers could deliver with no to minimal assistance. A cruder approach is when palpating using your outstretched hand to at least identify the very small pelvises. This will help avoid potential c-sections or hard pulls next spring. At the same time as palpating

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their Annual General Meeting so there will be more breeders in attendance to visit and get to know. Craig Scott and I will also be

making herd visits to picture and help you promote your program in the August Herdsire Reference issue. If you want us to pay you a visit, give

misshapen pelvisâ€™s conformational problems as well as any individual problems can be detected. Adhesions (scar tissue), kidney infections, cystic ovaries or other internal cysts and masses can be detected by an experienced palpator. The decision then becomes to market or keep them as replacements. Ear tags are checked and any pre-breeding shots for IBR and BVD , including a multivalent blackleg and parasite control are given as prescribed by your veterinarian. When you are done with these heifers you want the group selected ready for the breeding season. Weight is a good comparison between heifers so if possible get a weight. If any genetic tests are desirable especially when it comes to purebred breeds your veterinarian will grab a hair or blood sample as well. It is often desirable when selecting heifers, that the most rapidly growing ones are not selected (top 5 %). They often hormonally are more like males and conception is lower. By tying in all these procedures with palpating you are going along ways to select sound heifers which hopefully will be very productive and provide fertility and longevity to your herd.

us a call. Until next time, Helge

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FROM THE CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION

Spring Reminders 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: Lyle Bignell, Stettler Secretary: Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis SASKATCHEWAN President: Greg Gilliland, Carievale Secretary: Dave Blechinger, Rosetown MANITOBA President: Shawn Airey, Rivers Secretary: Rae Trimble, Portage la Prairie ONTARIO President: Jim Baker, Stayner Secretary: Doris Aitken, Mount Forest QUEBEC President: Mathieu Palerme, Gatineau Secretary: Laurent Jourdain, Saint-Hyacinthe MARITIMES President: Ricky Milton, Cornwall, PE Secretary: Jennifer MacDonald, St. Mary’s, Kent Co., NB STAFF: General Manager: MEL REEKIE Registry Manager: LOIS CHIVILO Registry: JUDY CUMMER French Membership: ANNE BRUNET CharolaisEnFrancais@gmail.com EXECUTIVE: PRESIDENT: BRENT SAUNDERS RR 3, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 519.986.4165 C 519-372-6196 F 519.986.4273 email: saunders@bmts.com

1st VICE-PRESIDENT: BRIAN COUGHLIN RR3 1012 Snake River Line, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0 613.646.9741 C 613.312.0270 email: bh.cornerview@gmail.com 2nd VICE-PRES: ROD McLEOD 293113 Twp Rd 263, Rockyview County, AB T4A 0N5 403.932.4622 C 403.540.7986 F 403.250.8928 rodmcl@telus.net

PAST PRESIDENT: WADE BECK Box 5, Lang, SK S0G 2W0 306.436.4564 C 306.436.7458 F 306.436.4553 email: wcbeck@sasktel.net

DIRECTORS: RICKY MILTON 4558 Route 19, Nine Mile Creek, PEI C0A 1H2 902.675.3091 C 902.393.8699 email: rmilton@upei.ca

BERNARD BEGIN 1630 Rg St-Martin, Ste-Marie, PQ G6E 3A8 418.387.7514 C 418.389.7181 F 418.387.5623 email: louberfarm@hotmail.com ANDRE STEPPLER Box 248, Miami, MB R0G 1H0 204.435.2463 C 204.750.1951 F 204-435-2021 steppleran@hotmail.com DARWIN ROSSO 78 325 4th Ave SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 306.693.2384 rosso.c@sasktel.net DORY GERRARD RR 2, Innisfail, AB T4G 1T7 403.227.5632 C 403.302.1016 F 403.227.2583 email: gerrardcattle@gmail.com

TRAVIS FOOT Box 414, Esther, AB T0J 1H0 403.664.3167 C 403.664.0961 Travis@bigskyrealestate.ca

It’s a disservice to simply say that the bull sales and cattle markets are doing well when in fact, they’re extraordinary! Demand is high and the cup of enthusiasm runeth o’er. The CCA office is working steady to ensure an efficient turnaround on bull transfer papers as well as preparing for the Annual General Meeting. The AGM is being held in conjunction with the Manitoba Pen Show and Picnic; plan to join us June 12 & 13, 2015 in Brandon, MB. Registry Reminders • Notify the CCA office by June 4, 2015 if you’re a 25 or 40 Year Member so you are properly recognized and appreciated at the AGM in Brandon, MB • Have data entered into the system by May 15 to guarantee the most current data from your herd is included on the next EPD evaluation. As producers, please continue to contribute your performance data as its imperative in the maintenance of an accurate data base thus ensuring positive breed improvements. • Remember to DNA your bulls; don’t leave it until the last minute! The current turnaround time on receiving results is three to four weeks from the time the sample is received at the lab. Does your bull come with a Registration Certificate? When you look around to replace and improve your bull battery, you seek a bull that is going to mate well with your cows and please your marketplace by providing a sound product. When you’re selling, a good bull is a SOLD bull. However, when you are buying you’ll probably look at calving ease, semen quality, sound feet and legs, performance (the list goes on) but do you also consider a Purebred Registration Certificate? Did your last bull purchase come with a Registration paper? The Animal Pedigree Act creates discipline and allows only one association to represent breeders of a breed, set rules for the registrations and certify the animals of said breed. The Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) is incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Charolais Banner • May 2015

Mel Reekie, General Manager

Act (APA) and represents breeders throughout the country as the official breed registry for Charolais cattle in Canada. The APA provides the enabling legal framework ensuring that: • The Association verifies the correct pedigree information by applying consistent rules for all members • The breed association and breeder stand behind the quality of information represented on the certificate • An animal with a registration paper is genetically stable • Breed improvement measures are being completed providing sustainability and value • Those who raise and purchase purebred stock are protected As such, the CCA administers their own business and affairs but are bound by their by-laws as approved by the members; in doing so the CCA also respects the APA by abiding and seeking ministerial approval. What’s the significance of the Registration Certificate? A Registration paper from the Canadian Charolais Association provides value; it’s recognized around the globe as representing integrity, traceability and a guarantee of the product. Registration and identification are cornerstones to the association. The CCA collects performance data and monitors desirable traits for overall breed improvement made possible through maintained and detailed pedigrees. Breeders and Purchasers are protected. The public cannot legally be deceived with a false registration paper [APA Section 63 (2)]. As well, it is an offence and legal action can be pursued for any person who knowingly sells an animal in a manner that creates an erroneous impression that the animal is registered or is eligible to be registered [APA Section 64 (g)]. The old adage Knowledge is Power certainly applies to the purebred breeder. As a breeder and member of the breed association they have contributed a lot of time, effort and information leading to genetic progress to not only their own herd but also the Canadian herd. Without

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Canadian Charolais Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015 1:00 PM

Manitoba Pen Show at HTA Charolais, Rivers, MB • Everyone is welcome to bring entries to the Pen Show and promote their operation • Limit three entries per farm • Register with Shawn Airey at 204.724.8823 or email: htacharolais@hotmail.com • ENTER EARLY – Limited number of pens – Deadline June 1 • Cattle to be on site by Noon on June 12

3:00 PM

Pasture Tour at HTA Charolais

5:00 PM

Cocktails

6:00 PM

BBQ hosted by HTA Charolais at the farm Social Evening to follow featuring Juno nominated Del Barber and his band

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2015 1:00 PM

CCA Annual General Meeting, Brandon MB at the Victoria Inn • Please contact Mel Reekie at the CCA office at 403.250.9242 or email: MReekie@charolais.com by June 4th to receive 25, 40 or 50 year membership certificates

5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM

Banquet $50/person • Please register by June 1 with Rae Trimble Olson at 204.252.3115 or email: trimblemr@hotmail.com

8:00 PM

Manitoba Social: Enjoy the comradery of your fellow Charolais enthusiasts

Accommodation: Block of rooms at Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre 3550 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba R7B 2R4 Canada Phone: 204.725.1532 Toll Free: 1.800.852.2710 Please book early

Transportation: A shuttle runs from Brandon to the Winnipeg International Airport

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DE L’ASSOCIATION DE CHAROLAIS CANADIEN

A ne pas oublier au printemps

ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE CHAROLAIS 2320, 41st Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6W8 403.250.9242 F 403.291.9324 www.charolais.com @canCharolais www.facebook.com/cdncharolais REPRÉSENTANTS PROVINCIAUX: ALBERTA President: Lyle Bignell, Stettler Secretary: Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis SASKATCHEWAN President: Greg Gilliland, Carievale Secretary: Dave Blechinger, Rosetown MANITOBA President: Shawn Airey, Rivers Secretary: Rae Trimble, Portage la Prairie ONTARIO President: Jim Baker, Stayner Secretary: Doris Aitken, Mount Forest QUEBEC President: Mathieu Palerme, Gatineau Secretary: Laurent Jourdain, Saint-Hyacinthe MARITIMES President: Ricky Milton, Cornwall, PE Secretary: Jennifer MacDonald, St. Mary’s, Kent Co., NB PERSONNEL: General Manager: MEL REEKIE Registry Manager: LOIS CHIVILO Registry: JUDY CUMMER French Membership: ANNE BRUNET CharolaisEnFrancais@gmail.com EXÉCUTIF: PRESIDENT: BRENT SAUNDERS RR 3, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 519.986.4165 C 519-372-6196 F 519.986.4273 email: saunders@bmts.com

PAST PRESIDENT: WADE BECK Box 5, Lang, SK S0G 2W0 306.436.4564 C 306.436.7458 F 306.436.4553 email: wcbeck@sasktel.net

DIRECTEURS: RICKY MILTON 4558 Route 19, Nine Mile Creek, PEI C0A 1H2 902.675.3091 C 902.393.8699 email: rmilton@upei.ca

TRAVIS FOOT Box 414, Esther, AB T0J 1H0 403.664.3167 C 403.664.0961 Travis@bigskyrealestate.ca

Mel Reekie, Directeur Général

En résumant que les vente de taureaux se sont bien déroulées cette année, on ne fait pas justice a cette saison extraordinaire. La demande est à la hausse et l’enthousiasme est à son apogée. L’équipe du bureau de l’Association travaille fort pour assurer que les transferts sont faits rapidement tout en se préparant pour l’Assemblée Générale Annuelle qui aura lieu annuelle en conjonction avec le pique-nique du Manitoba ainsi qu’un concours de groupes d’animaux. Veillez-vous joindre à nous les 12 juin & 13, 2015 à Brandon, au Manitoba. On Vous Rapelle • SVP, avisez l’Association avant le 4 juin si vous êtes un membre depuis 25 ou 40 ans. Nous pourrons ainsi souligner votre anniversaire d’adhésion lors de l’assemblée générale annuelle. • Le 15 mai est la date finale pour soumettre vos données de performance qui seront inclus dans la prochaine ronde d’évaluations génétiques (EPD). Comme vous le savez déjà, il est très important de toujours soumettre le plus de données possible pour l’avancement de la race. • N’oubliez pas de prendre un échantillon de poils pour le test d’ADN de tous vos nouveaux taureaux. Présentement le laboratoire prend trois à quatre semaines pour le testage. Votre taureau est-il enregistré? Lorsque vous êtes à la recherche d’un taureau, certainement que vous cherchez un géniteur qui améliora votre cheptel et produira des veaux qui répondent à la demande du marché. Vous considérez aussi une longue liste d’attributs tels que la facilité de vêlage, la qualité de la semence, la conformation, la performance etc., mais est-ce que votre liste de demandes inclus également un certificat d’enregistrement? Achetez-vous des taureaux avec ou sans un papier d’enregistrement? La Loi sur la généalogie des animaux (LGA) crée la discipline et ne permet qu’une seule association par race pour Charolais Banner • May 2015

représenter les éleveurs. L’association de race a le pouvoir de définir ses règles d’enregistrements et certifier les animaux de sa race respective selon les directives de ses membres. L’Association canadienne Charolais (ACC) est constituée en vertu de La Loi sur la généalogie des animaux et représente tous les éleveurs du pays en tant que le registre officiel de la race charolaise au Canada. La Loi sur la généalogie des animaux fournit le cadre juridique propice afin de veiller à ce que : • L’Association vérifie l’information généalogique correcte en appliquant des règles cohérentes pour tous les membres • L’association de race et l’éleveur de l’animal garantissent la qualité de l’information représentée sur le certificat • L’animal muni d’un papier d’enregistrement est génétiquement stable. • Des mesures d’amélioration de race sont entreprises assurant une préservation • Les éleveurs d’animaux pur-sang sont protégés Par conséquent, l’ACC administre ses propres activités et ses affaires, mais est liée par des règlements tels qu’approuvés par ses membres tout en respectant également la Loi sur la généalogie des animaux selon l’approbation ministérielle. Quelle est la signification du certificat d’enregistrement? Un papier d’enregistrement émis par l’Association Canadienne Charolais fournit de la valeur ; le papier confirme une intégrité qui est reconnu dans le monde entier, pour sa traçabilité et une garantie du produit. L’enregistrement et l’identification de nos animaux sont les fondations de l’association. L’ACC recueille des données de performance afin que les caractères désirables soient maintenus et certains d’autres soient amélioréspour l’avancementglobal de la race grâce à la connaissance des lignées généalogiques du herdbook. Ainsi les éleveurs et les acheteurs sont protégés. Le public ne peut légalement être trompé avec un papier de fausse

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Saskatchewan Charolais Association Annual EVERYONE WELCOME

General Meeting

Saturday, July 25TH, 2015 • Gallagher Room

Young or old, new or established breeders, everyone is encouraged to attend

Yorkton Exhibition Grounds

AGENDA 9:00 AM -12:00 PM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 6:30 PM

AGM Lunch CCYA Conformation Show Banquet and Awards

Please pre-register: Call Carey Weinbender at 306.563.6678 $35 for Meeting and Lunch, $25 for Banquet Accomodations: Home Inn & Suites 306.782.7829 Holiday Inn Express 306.782.9888 Camping is available at the fairgrounds 306.783.4800 • www.yorktonexhibition.com

FROM THE CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8

data there’s no comparison, without comparison there’s no improvement and ultimately without improvement the future isn’t so bright when you’re

not optimizing genetic potential. Before you sign the cheque, ask for that Registration Certificate and ensure that your herd will benefit.

For more information contact the Canadian Charolais Association 403.250.9242 orwww.charolais.com

DE L’ASSOCIATION DE CHAROLAIS CANADIEN, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10

inscription [LGA Section 63 (2)]. Il est un délit pouvant enchainer une action justicière envers toute personne qui délibérément, vend un animal d’une manière qui crée une fausse impression que l’animal est enregistré ou est susceptible d’être enregistré [LGA Section 64 (g)]. Le vieil adage Le vrai pouvoir, c’est la connaissance s’applique certainement

à l’éleveur de pur-sang. Les éleveurs membre de l’association de race, ont contribué beaucoup de temps et d’efforts ainsi que des informations conduisant à des progrès génétiques non seulement bénéficiant leur propre troupeau, mais le cheptel canadien en général. Sans données, il n’y a aucune comparaison, sans comparaison il n’y a aucune amélioration et sans

amélioration quel avenir avons-nous sur le plan de potentiel génétique? Avant de signer le chèque pour payer votre nouveau taureau, exigezson certificat d’enregistrement et faites en sorte que votre troupeau en bénéficiera. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez contacter l’Association Charolais 403.250.9242orwww.charolais.com

Suivez, moi sur twitter! @CharolaisBanner Charolais Banner • May 2015

MOST BULLS SOLD TO REPEAT CUSTOMERS

Vikse Tip the Scale Bull Sale 10th Annual “Tip the Scale” Bull Sale February 16, 2015 • Donalda, AB Gross Average 1 Mature Bull $15,000 $15,000 30 Yearling Bulls 226,500 7,550 31 Lots

241,500

7,790

Auctioneer: Ron Peterson

Once again there was a standing room only crowd. A very uniform high performing set of bulls were on offer. The number of bulls offered for sale this year was down but the average was up by $1,871. Most of the bulls were sold to repeat customers. 63 Angus bulls averaged $8,475. High Selling Mature Bull Lot 77, TRI-N PREFIX ET 54Y (Polled, 94 lb. BW, 43 WW EPD, 45 cm), sired by Silverstream Performer 38, out of a Baldridge Fasttrack 82F daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Flat Valley Charolais, Hilda. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 68, VIKSE BA LUCKNOW 87B (Polled, 93 lb. BW, 45.9 WW EPD, 42 cm), sired by VFF Vikse Ice 189Z, out of a Mr Loub Great No Doubt 664U daughter. Sold for $10,750 to Lazy S

Charolais, Beaverlodge. Lot 91, VIKSE TOPPED UP 14B (Horned, 101 lb. BW, 51.9 WW EPD, 38.5 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of an HTA Ice 19X daughter. Sold for $10,750 to Brad Loesch, Rosaland. Lot 81, VIKSE FRENCH TWIST 170B (Polled, 102 lb. BW, 46.3 WW EPD, 38 cm), sired by Tri-N Prefix 54Y, out of a Granadas Red Ace 17B daughter. Sold for $10,240 to Daniel Guhle, Daysland. Lot 78, VIKSE FRENCH TWIST 124B (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 46.8 WW EPD, 38 cm), sired by Tri-N Prefix 54Y, out of a JWK Impressive D040 ET daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Rose Bud Colony, Rockyfdord. Lot 80, VIKSE FRENCH TWIST 145B (Polled, 101 lb. BW, 48.1 WW EPD, 41 cm), sired by Tri-N Prefix 54Y, out of an SOS Smokin Joe 20L daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Rodger Bellingham, Bawlf. Lot 84, VIKSE FRENCH TWIST 53B (Polled, 105 lb. BW, 45.9 WW EPD, 38.5 cm), sired by Tri-N Prefix 54Y, out of an HFCC PLD Chrome 51L

Brian Hicken, a repeat buyer bought 4 bulls

Roy Schweitzer took a new herd sire back to Beaverlodge

Glen and Clare Stankievech bought a new herdsire

daughter. Sold for $9,250 to Dig Plain Ranch, Hanna. Lot 67, VIKSE BA LUCKNOW 22B (Polled, 101 lb. BW, 41 WW EPD, 40.5 cm), sired by VFF Vikse Ice 189Z, out of an SDC Time Out 88T daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Larry Mix, Minburn.

HIGHEST AVERAGING SALE IN THE COUNTRY

McLeod Livestock & Kay-R Land and Cattle Bull Sale McLeod Livestock & Kay-R Land and Cattle 2nd Annual Bull Sale February, 18 • Olds, AB Gross Average 36 Yearling Bulls $389,350 $10,815 Auctioneer: Brent Carey

The second annual sale continued to be one of the strongest sales in the country, with bulls being selected by both seed stock and commercial producers. The average was up by $3,113 over last year. Bulls were sold across North America. High Selling Bulls Lot 5, CML TOUCHDOWN 414B 12

(Polled, 100 lb. BW, 51 WW EPD, 38.5 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of a Merit Vintage 4065P daughter. Half interest and full possession sold for $41,000 to White Lake Colony, Barrons. Consigned by McLeod Livestock, Cochrane. Lot 4, CML HEISMAN 413B (Polled, 95 lb. BW, 51 WW EPD, 40 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of a Merit Vintage 4065P daughter. Half interest and full possession sold for $35,000 to Soderglen Ranches, Airdrie and Circle 7 Cattle Co., Shaunavon, SK. Consigned by McLeod Livestock. Charolais Banner • May 2015

Jerry Hofer selected the high selling bull for White Lake Colony

Jared Sherman selected a high selling bull for Soderglen Ranch and Circle 7

Lot 1, CML GUNSLINGER 410B (Polled, 92 lb. BW, 52 WW EPD, 37.5 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out

MILLION DOLLAR SALE

Rawes Ranches Bull Sale Rawes Ranches 32nd Annual Bull Sale February 17, 2015 • Strome, AB Gross Average 141 Two Year Olds $1,061,500 $7,528 Auctioneers: Brent Carey and Dean Edge

A large crowd was on hand for the largest one iron bull sale in the country. There were a lot of new customers and along with the repeat customers, they drove the average up by $1,500 over last year with 15 more bulls being sold. High Selling Bulls Lot 368, RAWES TITAN 368A (Polled, 103 lb. BW, 63 WW EPD, 38 cm), sired by Rawes Dividend 1X, out of a Rawes Sir T 395M daughter. Sold for $14,250 to Carroll Farms, Oyen. Lot 376, RAWES TITAN 376A (Polled, 100 lb. BW, 59 WW EPD, 43.5 cm) sired by Rawes Dividend 1X, out of a Rawes Preston 11R daughter. Sold for $12,750 to Anchor Lazy U Cattle Co. Killam. Lot 367, RAWES AIRIE 367A (Polled, 100 lb. BW, 55 WW EPD, 39.5 cm), sired by HTA Mojo 866U, out of

a Rawes Dallas 73P daughter. Sold for $12,750 to Ostrowsk Farms, Major, SK. Lot 149, RAWES TITAN 149A (Polled, 114 lb. BW, 51 WW EPD, 41.5 cm), sired by Rawes Dividend 1X, out of a Rawes Dallas 73P daughter. Sold for $11,750 to Duncan Thompson, Mannville and Bill Tobman, Calgary. Lot 258, RAWES BARON 258A (Polled, 104 lb. BW, 49 WW EPD, 38 cm), sired by Rawes Ontrack 63W, out of a Rawes Ultimo 74S daughter. Sold for $11,700 to Anchor Lazy U Cattle Co. Killam. Lot 128, RAWES TITAN 128A (Polled, 108 lb. BW, 60 WW EPD, 43 cm), sired by Rawes Dividend 1X, out of a Rawes Ultimo 74S daughter. Sold

Nester Ranching bought in volume

for $11,500 to Matt Elines, Big Valley. Lot 33, RAWES DALLAS 33A (Polled, 92 lb. BW, 38 WW EPD, 36.5 cm), sired by Rawes Dallas 44W, out of a Rawes Ontrack 63W daughter. Sold for $11,250 to KBS Livestock. Lot 21, RAWES CENTRAL 21A (Polled, 80 lb. BW, 32 WW EPD, 39.5 cm), sired by Rawes Preston 36X, out of a Rawes Brandy 45Z daughter. Sold for $11,000 to Ridge Valley Colony, Crooked Creek. John Buyer bought 8 bulls

Tom Carroll took the high selling bull home to Oyen

Repeat buyer Matt Elines bought again

McLEOD LIVESTOCK & KAY R LAND AND CATTLE SALE, CONTINUED of a Target Derrick 11D daughter. Half interest and full possession sold for $30,000 to Wells Charolais, Conde, SD. Consigned by McLeod Livestock. Lot 26, KAYR PATENT 748B (Polled, 90 lb. BW, 60 WW EPD, 38 cm), sired by Rolling D Classic 878U, out of a Keys Polled Fusion 163E daughter. Half interest and full possession sold for $26,000 to OBG Genetics, OK; Bauman Ranch, WY, and Dismukes Ranch, OK. Consigned by Kay-R Land and Cattle, Waskatenau. Lot 7, CML MANHATTAN 449B (Polled, 102 lb. BW, 54 WW EPD, 37.5 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of a Merit Vintage 4065P daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Foat Valley Stock

Farms, Carstairs. Consigned by McLeod Livestock. Lot 14, CML DRAFT PICK 436B (Polled, 90 lb. BW, 37 WW EPD, 37 cm), sired by CML Encore 4Y, out of a Harvie Stinger 2R daughter. Sold for $11,500 to Wells Charolais. Consigned by McLeod Livestock. Lot 27, KAYR NOTORIOUS 111B (Polled, 104 lb. BW, 60 WW EPD, 36 cm), sired by Rolling D Classic 878U, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET. Sold for $10,500 to P&H Ranching, Innisfail. Consigned by Kay-R Land and Cattle. Lot 29, KAYR REALITY 804B (Polled, 100 lb. BW, 55 WW EPD, 37 cm), sired by Rolling D Classic 878U, Charolais Banner • May 2015

out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET. Sold for $9,000 to Lakeview Farms, Three Hills. Consigned by Kay-R Land and Cattle.

Jason Wells took two bulls back to South Dakota

Mike Foat bought a new herd bull

MANY BUY IN VOLUME

P & H Ranching Co. Bull Sale P & H Ranching Co. Bull Sale February 21, 2015 • Innisfail, AB Gross Average 60 Two Year Old Bulls $531,650 $8,860 Auctioneer: Don Raffan

Once again a high quality set of bulls were on offer at this annual sale. One of the largest selections of two year old bulls in the country. Most of the bulls were sold to repeat buyers which helped drive the average up by $2,372 over last year. 22 Simmental bulls averaged $7,152 and 25 Angus bulls averaged $5,976. High Selling Bulls Lot 6, PH WISHBONE 129A (Polled, 93 lb. BW, 50.3 WW EPD, 46 cm), sired by KEYS Wishbone 40Y, out of a JSR Trophy 88T daughter. Sold for $15,750 to Soderglen Ranching, Airdrie and Highway 21 Feeders, Acme. Lot 7, PH PERSONA 153A (Polled, 95 lb. BW, 48.3 WW EPD, 43.5 cm), sired by LT Persona 0238P, out of a JDF Blue Boy 757 daughter. Sold for $15,750 to Soderglen Ranching and Highway 21 Feeders.

Lot 8, PH WISHBONE 20A (Polled, 94 lb. BW, 46 WW EPD, 39 cm), sired by KEYS Wishbone 40Y, out of a PH Wyoming Wind PLD 50P daughter. Sold for $15,250 to Nester Ranching, Cessford. Lot 9, PH CHALLENGER 51A (Horned, 84 lb. BW, 46 WW EPD, 39 cm), sired by PH Challenger 7X, out of a PH Cowtown PLD 13M daughter. Sold for $15,250 to Nester Ranching. Lot 13, LVV CHALLENGER 2A (Polled, 105 lb. BW, 41 cm), sired by PH Wyoming Wind 54W, out of a LVV Focus 1N daughter. Sold for $13,750 to Arrowwood Colony, Arrowwood. Lot 11, PH WISHBONE 99A (Polled, 97 lb. BW, 50 WW EPD, 46 cm), sired by KEYS Wishbone 40Y, out of an HBSF Liberty 59N daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Ron Schmidt, Hanna. Lot 2, PH BANNER 98A (Polled, 95 lb. BW, 62 WW EPD, 43 cm), sired by JSR Trophy 88T, out of a Maungahina Towkay T13 daughter. Sold for $12,500 to Church Ranches, Balzac.

Nester Ranching selected 4 bulls

Ed Miller Highway 21 Gordon Church, Feeders teamed up many time repeat buyer, bought 2 bulls with Soderglen Ranching on the 2 high selling bulls

Lot 3, PH KID ROCK 12A (Polled, 104 lb. BW, 60 BW EPD, 44 cm), sired by Gerrard Kid Rock 31X, out of a Maungahina Towkay T13 daughter. Sold for $12,500 to Church Ranches.

MANY BREEDER BULLS SOLD

Pro-Char Charolais Bull Sale Pro-Char Charolais 4th Annual Bull Sale March 1, 2015 • Glenevis, AB Gross Average 1 Mature Bull $155,000 $155,000 9 Two Year Old Bulls 80,050 8,894 46 Yearling Bulls 344,950 7,498

56 Bulls

$580,000

$10,357

The anticipation of the sale was felt right across the country. After the gavel fell it produced the high selling bull in the country. Many breeders were on hand to select new herdbulls. High Selling Mature Bull Lot 47, SPARROWS KINGSTON 14

139Y (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 46 WW EPD, 47 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of a Sparrows Matador 7K daughter. Sold for $155,000 to Pro-Char Charolais, Glenevis and Johnson Charolais, Barrhead. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 46, PRO-CHAR PANTHER 71A (Polled, Red Factor, 77 lb. BW, 42 WW EPD, 42 cm), sired by Pro-Char Triple Play 33W, out of an MXS Vermillion 527R daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Davies Livestock, Medicine Hat. Consigned by Pro-Char Charolais. Lot 48, HRJ BULLETPROOF 411B Charolais Banner • May 2015

(Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb. BW, 45 WW EPD, 43 cm), sired by Sparrows Kingston 139Y, out of an HRJ MR Red Taz 23P daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Semex Beef, Guelph, ON. Consigned by Johnson Charolais. Lot 2, PRO-CHAR CURLY 98B (Polled, 77 lb. BW, 39 WW EPD, 38 cm) sired by Sparrows Kingston 139Y, out of a Main Royal Prime 5W daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Legacy Farms, Botha. Consigned by Pro-Char Charolais. Lot 3, PRO-CHAR EL PASO 99B (Polled, Red Factor, 94 lb. BW, 43 WW

AVERAGE UP 90%

Beck Bull Sale Beck/McCoy 6th Annual Bull Sale February 25, 2015 • Milestone, SK Gross Average 2 Two Year Old Bulls $15,000 $7,500 35 Yearling Bulls 223,250 6,379 37 Lots

$238,250

$6,439

Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.

Beck Farms built a calving barn that could be used as a sale barn and moved the sale to the farm this year. They put forth a solid, meat set of bulls with strong repeat customer demand. A good active bidding crowd came to buy. McCoy’s 24 Hereford bulls averaged $6,077 and their 26 Gelbvieh bulls averaged $5,269. Volume buyer was Salty Lake Farms who took 10. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 1, BECK’S TETRIS 419B (Double Polled, 106 lb. BW, 1,470 lb, 37 cm), sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, out of a Beck’s Ricky Bobby 10S daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Aaron Wilkie, Milestone.

Lot 7, BECK’S EMPIRE 432B (Double Polled, 101 lb. BW, 818 lb. 205 DW, 40.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, out of a Sparrows Eldorado 361L daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Prairie Sky Charolais, Avonlea. Lot 2, BECK’S ULTIMATE 447B (Double Polled, 104 lb. BW, 1,335 lb., 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, out of a Beck’s Ricky Bobby 10S daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Kelly Scott, Ceylon. Lot 9, BECK’S SUDOKO 406B (Double Polled, 98 lb. BW, 1,400 lb., 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, out of a Winn Mans The Game 102L daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Salty Lake Farms, Watrous. Lot 14, BECK’S CHIA 450B (Double Polled/s, 96 lb. BW, 1,420 lb., 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, out of an LT Western Spur 2061 Pld daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Roy Smith, Parkbeg. Lot 16, BECK’S MONOPOLY 427B (Double Polled, 109 lb. BW, 1,380 lb.,

39 cm), sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, out of a Sparrows Authentic 6S daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Salty Lake Farms.

Rick Klassen invested Aaron Wilkie bought $70,500 on 10 bulls a high seller

Lloyd Daniels purchased a high seller for his Prairie Sky herd

Repeat customer Mark Dombowsky added another Beck bull to his herd

PRO-CHAR BULL SALE, CONTINUED EPD, 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Kingston 139Y, out of a Stutheits Sonny 603S daughter. Sold for $15,500 to Twin Anchor Charolais, Castor. Consigned by Pro-Char Charolais. Lot 4, PRO-CHAR MUCK 11B (Polled, Red Factor, 85 lb. BW, 37 WW EPD, 39 cm), sired by Pro-Char Fourty Creek 47Z, out of an SDC Laredo 17N daughter. Sold for $13,250 to Briar Ridge Charolais, Bay Tree. Lot 6, PRO-CHAR MAYSON 111B (Polled, 87 lb. BW, 41 WW EPD, 39 cm), sired by Sparrows Kingston 139Y, out of a Pro-Char Mongo 57U daughter. Sold for $12,500 to Triple X

Farms, Kitscoty. Consigned by Pro-Char Charolais. Lot 51, HRJ BULLSEYE BOBBY 447B (Polled, Red Factor, 119 lb. BW, 40 WW EPD, 36.5 cm), sired by

Pro-Char Sonny 63U, out of a Bar EW Red Rockette 6S. Sold for $10,000 to Dale Tucker, Endiang. Consigned by Johnson Charolais.

Bill Davies bought 3 two year old bulls

Dennis Serhienko selected a Red Factor bull for Semex

Dale Tucker took a bull back to Endiang

Charolais Banner • May 2015

Dean Davidson added a new bull to his XXX herd

NEW LOCATION – NEW LEVEL

Maple Leaf Bull Sale Maple Leaf 11th Annual Bull Sale February 27, 2015 • Ponoka, AB Gross Average 36 Two Year Old Bulls $257,800 $7,161 6 1/2 Long Yearling Bulls54,100 8,323 12 Yearling Bulls 78,700 6,558 54 1/2 Lots

$390,600

$7,167

Auctioneer: Dan Skeels Sale Manager: By Livestock

The Stewarts moved their Maple Leaf sale into the comfortable Ag Events Centre in Ponoka and saw the biggest crowd ever come to select from the offering of Full French and French influence bulls. Many repeat customers pushed the average up 88% over last year. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 17, MAPLE LEAF PINAY JR 375A (Full French, 86 lb. BW, 1.2 BW EPD, 1,785 lb., 39 cm), sired by Maple Leaf Pinay 8136U, out of a Tempo daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Dave Shand, Delia. Lot 3, MAPLE LEAF LAUREL 368A (Full French, 105 lb. BW, 1,810 lb., 40 cm), sired by Maple Leaf Laurel 317N, out of a Maple Leaf Major Jag 620S. Sold for $10,750 to Dave Shand.

Lot 15, MAPLE LEAF PINAY JR 372A (Full French, 86 lb. BW, 1,820 lb., 42.5 cm), sired by Maple Leaf Pinay 8136U, out of an MLR Willie Nelson 464P daughter. Sold for $9,750 to Murray Griffiths, Ponoka. Lot 41, MAPLE LEAF TREZAGOAL 3152A (Full French, 102 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired by Trezegoal, out of a Maple Leaf Major Jag 620S daughter. Sold for $9,250 to Dale & Dee Green, Byemoor. High Selling Long Yearling Bulls Lot 1, MAPLE LEAF SISTERON 3190A (Full French, 104 lb. BW, 1,530 lb., 38 cm), sired by Sisteron, out of an MLC 18C Cadet Jr 219M daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Byron Wilkie, Stettler. Lot 44, MAPLE LEAF MAJOR JR 3157A (Full French, 95 lb. BW), sired by Maple Leaf Major 52X, out of an MLC 18C Cadet Jr 219M daughter. Sold 1⁄2 interest for $8,000 to Cliff Sutherland, Dale Green purchased a good bull Barrhead.

High Selling Yearling Bull Lot 52, MAPLE LEAF PINAY JR 406B (Full French, 104 lb. BW, 1.3 BW EPD, 1,350 lb., 39 cm), sired by Maple Leaf Pinay 8136U, out of a Maple Leaf Major Jag 620S daughter. Sold for $7,300 to Gingras Farms, Laurier, MB.

Cliff Sutherland bought 1⁄2 interest in a new herdbull

Murray Griffiths took the third high selling two year old

Byron Wilkie selected the high selling bull

Dave Shand bought three top bulls

SALE TOPS AT $19,000

Palmer Charolais Bull Sale Palmer Charolais & Nielson Land & Cattle Bull Sale March 2, 2015 • Bladworth, SK Gross Average 8 Two Year Old Bulls $62,150 $7,769 26 Yearling Bulls 182,250 7,125

34 Lots

$247,400

High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 38, HVA CARLTON 441A (3rd Gen. Polled, 54 WW EPD, 105 YW EPD, 2005, 41cm), sired by HTA Countdown 9103W, out of a Sparrows Durango

585P daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Kevin McLeod, Biggar. Lot 34, RGP CHISHOM 351A (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 98 lb. BW, 1,910 lb., 41 cm), sired by HTA Countdown

$7,276

Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock

Many repeat customers pushed the average up 57% from last year with a great sale. This solid set of performance bulls saw buyers from across Saskatchewan and Alberta. 37 Angus bulls averaged $4,908. 16

Sarah, Dale & Carey Weinbender selected the high selling bull

Charolais Banner • May 2015

Kevin McLeod took the high selling two year old bull

Fred Wilson bought a high selling bull

AVERAGE UP, NUMBER OF BULLS SOLD UP

HEJ Charolais Bull Sale 10th Annual HEJ Charolais Bull Sale February 27, 2015 • Innisfail, AB Gross Average 60 Yearling Bulls $326,700 $5,445 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.

HEJ Charolais put forth a great set of consistent bulls. This annual sale offers one of the largest sets of red factor bulls. Most bulls were sold to many time repeat customers which increased the average by $1,416 over last year. High Selling Bulls Lot 1, HEJ BIG BANG 81B (Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb. BW, 48 WW EPD, 40 cm), sired by Merit Round Up 9508W, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $14,500 to Char-Maine Ranching, Cardston. Lot 18, HEJ BILLIONAIRE 54B (Polled, 106 lb. BW, 42 WW EPD, 41.5 cm), sired by NINA HEJ Bezinga 1X, out of an SDC Calpso 29N daughter.

PALMER BULL SALE, CONTINUED

9103W, out of a Merit 851U daughter. Sold for $9,800 to Fred & Ben Wilson, Dundurn. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 7, HVA REALTOR 1010B (4th Gen. Polled, 992 lb. WW, 54 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD, 1,510 lb., 38 cm), sired by Merit 8789U, out of a Merit 8671U daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Sliding Hills Charolais, Canora.

Sold for $10,500 to David Royer, Iowa. Lot 10, HEJ BOSS 14B (Polled, Red Factor, 110 lb. BW, 49 WW EPD, 38 cm), sired by NINA All You Need 44Y, out of an HEJ Trapper 53T daughter. Sold for $10,000 to David Royer, Iowa. Lot 26, HEJ BENZ 62B (Polled, 92 lb. BW, 53 WW EPD, 42 cm), sired by LT Lanza 1427PLD, out of a Willow Brook Red Rocket 532R daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Sheena Jones, Eckville. Lot 41, NINA BARRETT 97B (Polled, Red Factor, 97 lb. BW, 46 WW EPD, 39 cm), sired by Anchor J Jimmy 15Y, out of an HEJ Aviator 30R daughter. Sold for $8,750 to Brian Garloc. Youngstown. Lot 5, HEJ Benjamin 26B (Polled, Red Factor, 95 lb. BW, 49 WW EPD, 41 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a JIL Jackson 57T daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Shannon Kuzkiski, Oyen.

Lot 4, RGP CROSSFIRE 25B (3rd Gen. Polled, 56 WW EPD, 109 YW EPD, 25.2 Milk EPD), sired by HTA Countdown 9103W, out of a Sparrows Durango 585P daughter. Sold for $9,750 to Wendt & Murray Farms, Lloydminster, AB. Lot 10, HVA VERMONT 510B (3rd Gen. Polled, 102 lb. BW, 978 lb. WW, 1,485 lbs., 38 cm), sired by HTA Vegas

CYPRESS HILLS CHAROLAIS BREEDERS President: Darwin Rosso Secretary/Treasurer: Murray Blake

Cedarlea Farms Garner & Lori Deobald Box 294, Hodgeville, SK S0H 2B0 T/F: 677-2589 • g.deobald@sasktel.net Wood River Charolais Murray & Nicole Blake Box 86, McCord, SK S0H 2T0 T: 478-2520 • woodrivercharolais@sasktel.net N3 Stock Farms Lyle & Lynn Wilson Box 37, Admiral, SK S0N 0B0 • T: 297-6263

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Repeat buyer David Royer took 2 bulls back to Iowa

Steve Quinton bought the high selling bull

Lot 11, HEJ BEHOLDER 20B (Polled, Red Factor, 80 lb. BW, 34 WW EPD, 36.5 cm), sired by Nina All You Need 44Y, out of an HEJ Solidarity 24X daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Meridian Cattle Co. Cayley. Lot 13, HEJ BOOMERANG 27B (Polled, 96 lb. BW, 35 WW EPD, 37 cm), sired by Nina All You Need 44Y, out of an Elder’s Silver Walker 913W daughter. Sold for $7,250 to Cam Longson, Kathryn.

134Y, out of an LHD Cigar E46 daughter. Sold for $9,200 to Doug Martin, Lumsden. Lot 1, HVA VERDUN 166B (4th Gen. Polled/s, 98 lb. BW, 962 lb. WW, 1,510 lbs., 39 cm), sired by HTA Vegas 134Y, out of a Merit 8789U daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Doug Kutcher, Findlater.

Rosso Charolais Darwin & Kevin Rosso #78, 325 4 Ave. SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 T: 693-2384 • rosso.c@sasktel.net Char-Top Charolais Glen & Lyn Sauder Box 569, Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0 T: 672-3979 Prairie Sky Farms Lloyd & Christina Daniels Box 185, Avonlea, SK S0H 0C0 • T: 868-4429

MORE BULLS HIGHER AVERAGE

High Country Bull Sale 41st Annual High Country Bull Sale March 7, 2015 • Pincher Creek Gross Average 12 Two Year Old Bulls $85,300 $7,108 32 Yearling Bulls 239,750 7,492 44 Lots

$325,050

$7,387

Auctioneer: Frank Jenkins

A great set of bulls were offered once again this year. A standing room only crowd was treated to an outstanding prime rib lunch. Bulls were sold into three provinces, with an average up by $2,607 with 6 more bull being sold. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 88, CHAR-LEW APPLAUSE 101A (Polled, 92 lb. BW, 39 WW EPD, 39 cm), sired by HTA Red Connection 743T, out of a Wat-Cha N’th Degree 50N daughter. Sold for $9,750 to Dan Pighin, Fort Steele, BC. Consigned by Char-Lew Ranch, Pincher Creek. Lot 93, CHAR-LEW ACCOUNTANT 117A (Scurred, 104 lb. BW, 52 WW EPD, 40.5 cm), sired by BNE Landslide 3Y, out of an HTA Performer 702T

daughter. Sold for $9,750 to Dan Pighin, Fort Steele, BC. Consigned by Char-Lew Ranch. Lot 51, CTP MR A-QUIGLY 10A (Polled, 114 lb. BW, 51 WW EPD, 39 cm), Wayne Nish selected sired by Winn Mans the high selling bull Quigley 539X, out of a Wat-Cha N’th Degree 50N daughter. Sold for $9,750 to Michael Bird, Blackie. Consigned by Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 57, CTP MR BUDGET 154B (Polled, 105 lb. BW, 46 WW EPD, 38.5 cm) sired by Cedarlea Grid Master 22Z, out of an LAE Revolver 502R daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Nish Charolais, Cardston. Consigned by Turnbull Charolais. Lot 65, CTP MR BAM BAM 350B (Polled, 75 lb. BW, 37 WW EPD, 37 cm), sired by JWX Buckle 1X, out of a Pleasant Dawn Maximum 138X

Dale Jorgenson added Glen Mangels a heifer bull to his op- bought a new herd eration bull

daughter. Sold for $15,500 to Dale Jorgenson Farms, Del Bonita. Consigned by Turnbull Charolais. Lot 64, CTP MR BRYCE 338B (Polled, 80 lb. BW, 36 WW EPD, 37.5 cm), sired by JWX Buckle 1X, out of a GLM Red Titan 27X daughter. Sold for $9,250 to Jordan River Charolais, Carrot River, SK. Consigned by Turnbull Charolais. Lot 70, CTP MR BUFF 317B (Polled, 85 lb. BW, 49 WW EPD, 35.5 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn MVP 316Y, out of a JWX Buckle 1X daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Casey Lippa, Coutts. Consigned by Turnbull Charolais.

HIGH SELLING BULL OF THE SPRING

A. Sparrow Farms Bull Sale A. Sparrow Farms Bull Sale March 13, 2015 • Vanscoy, SK Gross Average 6 Two Year Old Bulls $42,750 $7,125 55 1/2 Yearling Bulls 604,050 10,884 61 1/2 Lots

$646,800

Auctioneer: Michael K. Fleury

$10,517

The A. Sparrow Farms operation put forth a great set of thick, good haired bulls and had both breeders and commercial producers lining up to buy them at top prices. Bulls sold across the prairie provinces and two states with 11 bulls going into purebred herds. Sale average was up 66% from last year. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 23, SPARROW ESCOBAR 429B (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 809 lb. 205 DW, 1,512 lb., 40 cm), sired by Winn Mans Skaggs 663X, out of an ABC Latoro 18

263G daughter. Sold for $55,000 to Doll Charolais Ranch, New Salem, ND and Romans Ranches, Harper, OR. Lot 27, SPARROWS HOMBRE 449B (90 lb. BW, 849 lb. 205 DW, -.9 BW EPD, 100 YW EPD, 1,595 lb.), sired by Winn Mans Skaggs 663X, out of a Winn Mans Lanza 610S daughter. Sold for $41,000 to Pro-Char Charolais, Glenevis, AB. Lot 43, SPARROWS MILAN 453B (Polled, 94 lb. BW, .3 BW EPD, 1,417 lb., 39 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of a Ufano SC daughter. Sold for $36,000 to Steppler Farms, Miami, MB. Lot 39, SPARROWS AQUARIUS 493B (Polled, 85 lb. BW, 841 lb. 205 DW, -.6 BW EPD, 1,398 lb., 39 cm), sired by Winn Mans Skaggs 663X, out of a Sparrow Eldorado 361L daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Sugarloaf Charolais Banner • May 2015

Charolais, Minburn, AB. Lot 50, SPARROWS VALLARTA 468B (Polled, 99 lb. BW, 52 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD, 1,444 lb., 39 cm), sired by Harlan Doll took the Winn Mans high seller to North Skaggs 663X, out Dakota of Sparrows Cerveza 106S daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Diamond W Charolais, Hudson Bay. Lot 31, SPARROWS LATIGO 436B (Polled/s, 829 lb. 205 DW, 109 YW EPD, 1,545 lb., 39 cm), sired by Winn Mans Skaggs 663X, out of a Sparrows Cerveza 106S daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Wood River Charolais, McCord. Lot 51, SPARROWS ESTEVEZ 471B (Polled, 118 lb. BW, 60 WW EPD, 113

BULLS TO FOUR PROVINCES

Ferme Louber Bull Sale Ferme Louber Bull Sale March 7, 2015 • Ste-Marie, QC Gross Average 42 Yearling Bulls $256,000 $6,095 Auctioneer: Charles Menard

A full house in the Louber sale barn gave them a great sale up 59% from last year with 11 more bulls selling. Seven bulls sold on the internet via Liveauction.tv. Bulls sold from Alberta to New Brunswick with 15 Angus bulls averaging $6,640. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 14, MR LOUBER RED POWER 712B (3rd Gen. Polled, Homozygous Red, -1.5 BW EPD, 82 lb. BW, 109.7 cm2 REA), sired by SRK Canyon 2Y, out of a JWX Silver Bullet 524W daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Bruce Klassen, Dewberry, AB. Lot 29, MR LOUBER TRACKER 662A (3rd Gen. Polled, 84 lb. BW, .9 BW EPD, 6.4 Frame, 38.5 cm), sired by HTA Mantracker 958W, out of an LT Bluegrass 4017P daughter. Sold for $11,100 to McNeil Charolais, Figuery.

Lot 1, MR LOUBER BALBOA 713B (3rd Gen. Polled, 59 WW EPD, 113 YW EPD, 121 Gain Index), sired by Mr Louber Superior 739W, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $10,750 to Desertland Cattle Co., Sedalia, AB. Lot 16, MR LOUBER TRACKER 654A (3rd Gen. Polled, 83 lb. BW, 6 Frame Score), sired by MTA Mantracker 958W, out of a Sparrows Panama 826U daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Ranch Ostiguy Charolais, Ste-Cesaire. Lot 8, MR LOUBER TRACKER 615A (3rd Gen. Polled, 86 lb. BW, 107 gain index, 40 cm), sired by HTA Mantracker 958W, out of a Sparrows Panama 826U daughter. Sold for $10,300 to Cornerview Charolais, Cobden, ON. Rejean McNeil bought Lot 5, MR a high seller

A. SPARROW FARMS BULL SALE, CONTINUED

YW EPD, 1,589 lb., 42 cm), sired by Winn Mans Skaggs 663X, out of an ABC Nuevo daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Johnson Charolais, Barrhead, AB. Lot 6, SPARROWS VERSACE 408B (Polled, 94 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 832 lb. 205 DW, 1,485 lb., 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Eldorado 361L, out of a Winn Mans Lanza 610S daughter. Sold for $13,500 to Steppler Farms. Lot 1, SPARROWS HACIENDA 407B (Polled/s, 86 lb. BW, 814 lb. 205 DW, 109 YW EPD, Age of Dam 2), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out

Andre & Katie Steppler added four to their large operation

of a Winn Mans Skaggs 663X daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Steppler Farms. Lot 33, SPARROWS VERSACE 438B (-.2 BW EPD, 30 Milk EPD, 1,503 lb.,

LOUBER JUICE BOX 730B (Double Polled, 55 WW EPD, 108 YW EPD, 40 CM), sired by LAE Juice Box 190Y, out of a Sparrows Eldorado 361L daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Martin Drainville, Joliette & Ferme ClaudeThouin et Fils, Saint-Norbert.

Quinn Wagstaff bought a high seller

Pierre Ostiguy selected a high seller

Brett Coughlin took a top bull to Ontario

41 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of an ABC Latoro 263G. Sold for $13,000 to Colburn Farms, Delisle.

Marshall & David Prokuda selected the second high seller

Scott & Eric Anderson purchased a top seller

Orland & Ivan Walker bought another Sparrow herdsire

Murray & Nicole Blake purchased their next herdsire

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SALE TOPS AT $26,000

McTavish Bull Sale McTavish Charolais & Guests 4th Annual Bull Sale March 10, 2015 • Moosomin, SK Gross Average 36 Yearling Bulls $223,050 $6,196 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock

Buyers from four provinces selected from the quality offering in this 4th sale from McTavish Charolais & Red Angus and Charla Moore Farms. More bulls sold with the average moving up 40% and the gross up $100,000 from last year on the Charolais alone. The 10 Red Angus averaged $4,320. High Selling Bulls Lot 3, MCTAVISH IRONHIDE 31B (Double Polled, 935 lb. 205 DW, 61 WW EPD, 104 YW EPD, 26.8 Milk

Brian Coughlin and Kirby Hakkesteegt teamed up on the second high seller

EPD, 1,720 lb., 39.5 cm), sired by SVY Monument Pld 159Y, out of a Whitecap Laredo 232T daughter. Sold for $27,000 to Coyote Flats Charolais, Coaldale, AB. Lot 31, MCTAVISH HALLELUJAH 79B (4th Gen. Polled, 63 WW EPD, 119 YW EPD, 16.98 REA, 66.67 LMY, 1,620 lb., 40 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 49Y, out of a Gilliland Diago 7R daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Cornerview Charolais, Cobden, ON and Kirlene Cattle Co., Brighton, ON. Lot 1, MCTAVISH TRUE NORTH 113B (Double Polled, 1.2 BW EPD, 106 YW EPD, 30 Milk EPD, 1,655 lb., 37.5 cm), sired by SVY Monument Pld 159Y, out of a Pleasant Dawn Magnum 56T daughter. Sold for $11,500 to Triple K Charolais & Walter Bowers, Napanee, ON.

Brian Kelly purchased the third high seller

John Van Eaton took another top McTavish bull

Lot 4, MCTAVISH VALOUR 106B (Double Polled, 109 YW EPD, 27.9 Milk EPD, 1,640 lb., 40.5 cm), sired by SVY Monument Pld 159Y, out of a Gilliland Diago 7R daughter. Sold for $9,600 to Tyler Quam, Grenfell. Lot 3, MCTAVISH SUMMIT 21B (Double Polled, 1.9 BW EPD, 18.35 REA, 65.37 LMY, 1,600 lb., 40.5 cm), sired by SVY Monument Pld 159Y, out of a Gilliland Diago 7R daughter. Sold for $9,500 to Van Eaton Farms, Maryfield. Lot 9, MCTAVISH EXCEL 20B (Double Polled, 101 lb. BW, 4.3 Marbling, 1,480 lb., 39 cm), sired by SVY Monument Pld 159Y, out of an MNE Park Model 50P daughter. Sold for $7,800 to Brimner Cattle Co., Manor.

Kelly Brimner selected another herdbull

Coyote Flats Charolais new herdsman John Wright selected the high seller to take back to Alberta

OBITUARY

Francis “Frank” Thomas Hickey

Died suddenly at his residence in Lakehurst, on April 1, 2015 in his 52nd year. Beloved husband of Danica (nee Stuart) for 27 years and devoted father to Jacob. Loving son of Michael and Rosemary Hickey of Ennismore and 20

Patricia and Leon Moffatt of Ennismore. Frank will be greatly missed by his siblings Philip (Patricia), Mary Lou Mahoney (Edward), Joseph, Anne, Eileen Falla (Gordon), Rosellen and his sister-inlaw Jackie Brick (Ken Clute). He will also be fondly remembered by his Charolais Banner • May 2015

many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A full time farmer for his entire life, Frank was a keen and well respected cattleman who was happiest when out working with his animals. He’ll be remembered for his dry sense of humor and his infectious laugh.

McTAVISH HALLELUJAH 79B Pleasant Dawn Magnum son to Cornerview Charolais, Cobden, ON & Kirlene Cattle Co., Brighton, ON

McTAVISH TRUE NORTH 113B SVY Monument son to Triple K Charolais & Walter Bowers, Napanee, ON

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Jackson Attributes Career Success to Skills Gained at CCYA Fawn Jackson has accomplished a lot in her young career through drive, passion for her goals and determination to make a difference. The place where she really found much of her passion for the beef business and established the necessary skills was through her involvement in CCYA. Being raised in Inglis, Manitoba, as part of the High Bluff Stock Farm crew, there were many opportunities for growth. Her parents, Carman and Donna Jackson, provided Fawn and siblings Erin, Haylan, Autumn and Tomina the opportunity to participate in the Canadian Charolais Youth Association’s annual summer Conference and Show. “The first year I attended CCYA, I was a little bit nervous, but once you 22

get in there, and everybody is so friendly, I think you just embrace it. You learn so much, it is just like cow camp – it’s the best thing ever.

“I learned so many leadership skills.” “I learned so many leadership skills. At 4-H you learn some basics, but after attending CCYA for a few years, you get to take them to a whole new level. In terms of learning, the parents are really not involved and stand off to the side in CCYA and that Top photo: CCYA Showmanship 2006 Above: Juniors and seniors work together to get the job done, Portage la Prairie 2006

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is when you really learn. “When I got older and became more involved in the leadership and the organizing of the event, it helped to prepare me for my life now. I feel so much more confident at public speaking events. It taught me how to engage with not only people my age, but also with those older and younger. It was such a great experience.

“You also make life long friends at CCYA which is a huge part of the value of the event. It is also a lot of fun for the parents, they too make friends and get to know each other better, as they aren’t involved with the day to day chores. Parents are needed to assist with holding cattle for judging at times, but the CCYA members do all of the work. “You aren’t just showing cattle at CCYA. You are learning about marketing, how to take pictures, how to judge… the breadth of the knowledge you gain is impressive. Also there is much more fun involved with the planned evening events and the mixer at the start. It’s a bit of a summer vacation for the whole family where you also get to learn and have fun. “My best friends in the cattle business are the ones I grew up with in CCYA. “I think the number one, biggest thing I gained by attending these events was passion for the cattle industry because you are surrounded by people who are just as driven and interested as you are. Being around those people really helps you to be able to pursue that passion and know that those options are there. “Meeting international people through CCYA is also a bonus. It helps you to build awareness and understanding of what the cattle business looks like in other countries and what their issues and topics of concern are. Now when I travel to Australia, I can

say to anyone in the industry, ‘Do you know the Waldrons?’ and they say ‘Absolutely’ and a whole new conversation can begin on common

“You also make life long friends at CCYA which is a huge part of the value of the event.” ground. Meeting some youth from the United States was also helpful. They are our biggest export market, so we need to have great interest in building awareness of issues and how to move the cattle industry forward. “I also do a lot of public speaking in my job and CCYA helped prepare me for that. It helped me to do things I may not be particularly comfortable with. As any example, going in your first marketing competition can be a bit of a stretch for kids, but they survive that first one and realize it wasn’t so bad and was actually kind of fun. Their skills really develop and they gain so much confidence. It is amazing to watch a junior’s progress and growth through the program.” Today, Fawn’s time is split 50/50 between being the Manager of Environment for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and the

Executive Director of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). The CCA is the national voice for cattle producers while the CRSB is a national, multi-stakeholder initiative developed to advance existing and new sustainability efforts within the Canadian cattle industry through leadership, science, multi-stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Fawn took her Grade 12 and an equivalent to Grade 13 at Lester B Pearson College on Vancouver Island. “There were 200 kids from over 100 different countries in the I.B. (International Baccalaureate) program. Then I attended the University of Alberta and did my undergrad in Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics. I ventured to Oklahoma State University to do my Masters in International Agriculture with a focus on International Agriculture Policy and Development. My project work was an agriculture development mission that went to Afghanistan. I didn’t go to Afghanistan, but others did. I coordinated the support team for the National Guard that went over. The project included a bunch of Vets, Agriculture Engineers and Agronomists trained on the military side, and the military people were trained on the agriculture side. We were their research team back in the States to support them and answer questions that arose through their work.

Left: Team Grooming CCYA 2006 Below: Welcoming the participants at CCYA 2006, Portage la Prairie

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“It is amazing to watch a junior’s progress and growth through the program.” “From there I went straight to the Canadian Cattleman’s Association, where I started as a policy analyst. I moved on to be the Manager of Environment and Sustainability. Through this role, I manage environmental issues facing the industry, such as issues around water, wildlife, grasslands, etc.” Fawn staffs the Environment Committee and participates in many research and joint initiatives between the industry, government and international groups. “I also have the opportunity to bring the perspective of Canadian cattle producers to tables such as the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, the International Meat Secretariat Sustainable Meat Committee and the Five National Beef

Alliance Sustainability Committee.” Fawn has played the lead role in setting up the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). Consumer interest in sustainable production practices has been rising over the last number of years. “Canadian cattle production is done very well, the problem is getting that information to the end consumer.” The CRSB was formed to achieve effective consumer communication and continued improvement in the sustainability of the Canadian beef industry. “The goal is to get a multitude of stake holders, such as producer organizations, processors, food service and retail, environmental organizations and animal care, around the table. The hope is that if we are all sitting around the table together, there will be less finger pointing and more working together. We may not have a hundred percent of things in common, but if we can leave those five or ten percent of differences at the door, and concentrate on the things that we do have in common, we are going to

move this conversation forward. “Making sure we are all moving forward on genetic selection is important in the overall sustainability of the Canadian beef industry as improvements in production efficiencies really raise the bar on many sustainability fronts. The consumer likes to talk about it as sustainability, while producers understand the conversation better from the production efficiency side. Really they are talking about the same thing, if you want to reduce your environmental footprint, the best thing you can do is have a live healthy calf that’s highly feed efficient and slaughter it at a young age.

“Canadian cattle production is done very well, the problem is getting that information to the end consumer.”

Jackson 5 perform at CCYA 2006

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“It is important to get involved and stay involved, whether it is your youth organization or your local ag society.” “The consumer may not fully understand the intricacies of achieving sustainability, but they generally know what they want. They want to know that we take care of the people who work on our operations, that we take care of the animals and that we take care of the planet. If we can be more transparent about what we are doing, we will all benefit. The

consumer loves Canadian beef, and if we can give them even more reason to understand how it is produced, it is going to help our sales in the end. “It is important to get involved and stay involved, whether it is your youth organization or your local ag society. I sit as the second vice chair of the Beef Committee at Calgary Stampede. I have always been impressed with the agriculture community’s volunteerism and passion for their industry. I am very fortunate to be able to serve an industry I care so deeply about in my personal and professional life.”

Top: Reserve Team Judging winner with Natalie Oram at CCYA 2005, Renfrew Middle: Silly 'punishment' for not wearing a name tag Right: Opening mixer fun, CCYA 2007, Weyburn, SK

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AVERAGE UP OVER $2,000

Horseshoe E Bull Sale Horseshoe E Charolais Bull Sale March 14, 2015 • Moose Jaw, SK Gross Average 10 Two Year Old Bulls $59,500 $5,950 48 Yearling Bulls 328,000 6,833 58 Lots

$387,500

$6,681

Auctioneer: Chris Poley

The Evans family put forth a consistent, well presented set of bulls that saw steady demand. Many 1⁄2 and 3⁄4 brothers sold out of Landmark, Roundup and Saginaw. More bulls sold and the average moved higher. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 59, LAE ADVISOR 3144A (Polled, 86 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 1,805 lb., 40.5 cm), sired by Winn Mans Vistazo 740X, out of a Merit 6143S daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Brad & Tammy Evans, Kenaston. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 10, LAE BONFIRE 423B (Polled/s, 105 lb. BW, 841 lb. 205 DW, 1,685 lb., 41 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Sparrows Landmark 963W daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Future Farms, Innisfail, AB. Lot 44, LAE BENTLEY 495B (Polled,

99 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 97 YW EPD, 25.2 Milk EPD, 43 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Winn Mans Vistazo 740X daughter. Sold for $12,000 Kevin Woods bought to Jonesy Farm a top seller for his Inc., Unity. large Westwood operation Lot 13, LAE BANDWAGON 428B (Polled, 112 lb. BW, 10 year old dam, 1,590 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of a Moore’s Legacy 117L daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Terry Sliworsky, Winnipegosis, MB. Lot 2, LAE BLACKJACK 408B (Polled, 86 lb. BW, -1.1 BW EPD, 1,440 lb., 42 cm), sired by LAE Smooth Deal 253Z, out of a Sparrows Eldorado 361L daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Murphy Livestock, Bonnyville, AB. Lot 7, LAE BIGADE 414B (Polled/s, 92 lb. BW, 801 lb. 205 DW, 1,510 lb., 40 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Sparrows Landmark 963W daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Westwood Cattle Co., Moosomin.

Luke Marshall purchased the high seller for their Future Farms operation

Repeat customer Terry Sliworsky took the third high seller to Manitoba

Kathy & Gordon Jones selected the second high selling bull

Lot 28, LAE BOXER 461B (108 lb. BW, .7 BW EPD, 1,475 lb., 37.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of an MSW Craven Red 29M daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Paul Murray Farms, Provost, AB.

LARGE CROWD HELPS SELL MORE BULLS

Footprint Farms Bull Sale Footprint Farms Charolais Power Bull Sale March 12, 2015 • Veteran, AB Gross Average 25 Two Year Old Bulls $224,150 $8,968 43 Yearling Bulls 329,000 7,651

68 Bulls

$553,150

Auctioneer: Cliff Pahl

$8,134

The number of bulls on offer was up over last year which helped to draw a very large crowd. Most of the bulls were sold to repeat buyers both commercial and purebred breeders. 26

The average was up by $2,911. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 54, FOOTPRINTS SIR 3110A (Horned, 98 lb. BW, 39 WW EPD, 43 cm), sired by SVY Landshark 134Y, out of a Bar J Silverado 14S daughter. Sold for $14,000 to Brian and Glen Quast, Hanna. Lot 80, FOOTPRINTS SIR 3149A (Scurred, 108 lb. BW, 50 WW EPD, 39.5 cm), sired by SVY Rushmore PLD 145Y, out of a PCC Beefmaker 333N daughter. Sold for $12,750 to Dale Guse, Coronation. Charolais Banner • May 2015

Doug Noble selected a high selling yearling bull

Les Nester bought a high selling bull

Lot 79, FOOTPRINTS SIR 3147A (Horned, 106 lb. BW, 46 WW EPD, 41 cm), sired by DVY SVY Warrior 2W,

MORE SOLD, AVERAGE HIGHER

Gilliland Bros. Bull Sale Gilliland Bros. 4th Annual Bull Sale March 17, 2015 • Carievale, SK Gross Average 3 Two Year Old Bulls $19,100 $6,367 37 Yearling Bulls 198,300 5,359 40 Lots

$217,400

$5,435

Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock

Many repeat customers came to the farm for this video sale. A solid cowboy set of bulls saw many buy in multiples. Consistent sire groups were in demand. More bulls sold than last year and the average was up over $900. Bigger birth weight bulls and dark red bulls were under pressure in this sale. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 54, G.BROS EL HOMBRE 779A (4th Gen. Polled, 816 lb. WW, 2,000 lb., 42.5 cm), sired by G.Bros Hombre 908X, out of a 4-G Duramax 260R daughter. Sold for $7,000 to John Geisel, Lampman. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 41, G.BROS HURRICANE 129B (3rd Gen. Polled, 80 lb. BW, -.2 BW EPD, 1,375 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by Sunrise Sunburst 21Y, out of an ACC I Am Legend 914W daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Phillips Farms, Estevan. Lot 13, G.BROS BISHOP 411B (Double Polled, 92 lb. BW, 825 lb. WW, 1,645 lb., 38 cm), sired by KCH Red Label 15X, out of a Beaver Creek

Redzone 211S daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Harmon Charolais, Melita, MB. Lot 14, G.BROS ACE 418B (3rd Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 96 lb. BW, 820 lb. WW, 1,450 lb., 41.5 cm), sired by KCH Red Label 15X, out of an SRK Red Man 16U daughter. Sold for $7,300 to John Geisel. Lot 16, G.BROS HABANERO 102B (Double Polled/s, 89 lb. BW, 1,415 lb.), sired by KCH Red Label 15X, out of an HTA Crown Prince 152L daughter. Sold for $7,250 to Brian Geisel,

Glen Elford selected seven for the PFRA

Greg Gilliland visits with Kelly & Corey Fitzpatrick who took five bulls

Lloyd Harmon took the lead off bull

Lisa & Rob Gilliland purchased a new herdsire

John & Brian Geisel bought five bulls

Lampman.

FOOTPRINT FARMS BULL SALE, CONTINUED

out of a Sparrows Mecca 134R daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Nester Ranching, Cessford. Lot 72, FOOTPRINTS SIR 3140A (Horned, Red Factor, 100 lb. BW, 54 WW EPD, 42 cm), sired by JS Riggins 6R, out of an LLW Sundance PLD 12T daughter. Sold for $11,500 to Don and Michell Viste, Hanna. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 29, FOOTPRINTS SIR 19B

Lot 4, G.BROS JALAPENO 122B (Double Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb. BW, 900 lb. WW, 1,600 lb., 38 cm), sired by HBSF Specialist 108U, out of a Beaver Creek Redzone 211S. Sold for $7,000 to Scarth Cattle Co., Virden, MB.

(Polled, 90 lb. BW, 45 WW EPD, 36.5 cm SC), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Silver Foxx Prime Rib 3M daughter. Sold for $13,500 to Charwald Charolais, Altario. Lot 1, FOOTPRINTS SIR 15B (Polled, 95 lb. BW, 50 WW EPD, 40 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a CSS Sir Clearcut 29U daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Hawks Haven Ranch, Compeer. Charolais Banner • May 2015

Kurtis Phillips added the high seller to his program

Lot 16, FOOTPRINTS SIR 13B (Polled, 80 lb. BW, 41 WW EPD, 39 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Sparrows Muscat 33K daughter. Sold for $9,500 to Dennis Bjelland, Jenner. Lot 23, FOOTPRINTS SIR 54B (Polled, 95 lb. BW, 50 WW EPD, 40 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of an SDC Time Out 88T daughter. Sold for $9,500 to Kelly and Nathen Cook, Coronation 27

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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.

Curling comes to town: Game migrates from Scotland to Yuma Kevin G. Andrade, Yuma Sun Staff Writer

Ed Williams sprinkles recycled wax on the curling sheet to help the "rocks" or "stones" glide easier at the Araby Acres curling rink.

The sport of curling has traveled far to get to Yuma from its origins in medieval Scotland. Of course, there was a slight detour through the home of Ed Williams in Saskatchewan, Canada, before coming here. “I curl at home, and we have been curling on the street here,” said the 62-year-old retired farmer, who resides at Araby Acres

RV resort over the winter. But curling on the roads in front of the manager’s house at the complex is a thing of the past. On Feb. 14, Williams and his crew of friends opened up a curling rink on a putting green that had been out of use for 10 years. “We had a hundred people who were watching or participating last year,” he said. “So we decided to build an actual rink.” Curling is a sport that first appears in the historical record in 1510. It involves teams of four players with a first, second, third and skip. Each player, with the skip who also acts as team captain going last, slides a polished granite stone known as a rock, trying to get it as close to the center of home as possible. Each member slides the rock twice, and competing teams try to maneuver and block the rocks from making it close to the target. At least, that’s the way the game is supposed to develop on ice, with a lot of strategy and precision. In Arizona, however, ice is a Marv Evans, from Saskatchewan, watches his "rock" or "stone" travel down down the curling sheet, headed for the "house" at the Araby Acres curling rink.

hard commodity to come by. “There is strategy on real ice,” said Williams. “Here, it’s more or less wherever the rock lands you play it. “You can only do what the rocks will allow you to do here,” he continued. Williams grew up playing the sport, but he admitted to it being a little harder to get some traction for here. But he eventually got his American friends to join in. “At first, there were people who said that I’d never get this going,” he said. “Now, even they are playing.” While the sport is a lifelong passion of his, Williams also says that he does not do it for himself alone. “I enjoy doing this for other people too,” he said. “People here are retired, and there are a lot of people who have nothing to do. “They’re coming out here, they’re playing, and they’re enjoying it,” concluded Williams. Charrow Charolais Celebrates 50th Anniversary Located near Marshall, Sask., Charrow Charolais is pleased to announce their 50th anniversary in the Charolais business, as well as their 110th anniversary of the Row Family Ranch. In the spring of 1964, Les Row bought his first 3/4 Charolais bull from Roy Biensch. By 1965, he had become a lifetime member of the Canadian Charolais Association and papered his first 3/8 Charolais calf crop. He purchased a purebred Charolais bull that same year, and has been breeding Charolais ever since. Today Les continues to be actively involved in both managing and working the family ranch, along with his son Bill, Bill’s wife Linda, and their children Tyson and Chylynne. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our

Row Family Ranch: “Charrow Charolais” est. 1905 L-R: Helen Toews (Les’ daughter), Les Row, Linda Row, Tyson Row, C.J. Row & Bill Row

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customers, both past and present, for their support. We have enjoyed working with them in their breeding programs, and look forward to servicing their needs in the future. Thank you, Les, Bill, Linda, Tyson, & C.J. Row Harty Releases First CD

Youngster Ethan Harty of Rawes Ranches has been enjoying much success with the release of his debut fiddle album titled “Steaming Strings”. Ethan has a passion for old time fiddle music that is very evident in his playing. This passion has contributed to many recent accomplishments including receiving the title of “Grand North American Old Time Fiddle Jr Champion” in 2014. Ethan and his family will be making the journey from Alberta to Moncton, NB in August for Ethan to be featured as a junior performer at the Canadian Grand Masters Competition.

Released in January 2015, Ethan’s new CD is jam packed with high energy, traditional tunes in the style of Don Messer and other Canadian

greats’, and also includes an original that he wrote called “Forging The Fiddle”. For more info about Ethan and his fiddling, visit his web site: www.ethanharty.com It’s a Girl Dallas Mae Coughlin was born June 2, 2014, weighing in at 6 lb., 4 oz. Parents are Casey and Cody Coughlin, Cobden, Ontario. It’s a Boy Finnley Daniel Coughlin was born October 21, 2014, weighing 7 lb. Parents are Brett and Stefanie Coughlin, Cobden, Ontario. Proud grandparents of two grandchildren are Brian and Heather Coughlin, Cornerview Charolais, Cobden, Ontario. It’s a boy!

Photo by Carolyn Langstaff

Jonathan and Abigail Langstaff, of DePaul Farms, welcome Trenten Jonathan Langstaff, born February 24,

2015, weighing 8 lb., 3 1/2 oz. First grandchild for Paul and Deborah Langstaff of Oil Springs, ON. Agribition Service Awards for Horkoff and Howe

Canadian Western Agribition held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on April 10th to recognize its many dedicated volunteers. Audrey Horkoff, a CWA Past President from Kamsack, was awarded a 20 Year Pin. Audrey currently serves on the CWA Hall of Fame Committee and is a past Canadian Charolais Association executive member. Audrey accepted the pin from incoming president, Stewart Stone.

Doug Howe was awarded a 35 Year Pin and has served on the CWA executive and is currently on the Beef Supreme Challenge Committee. Doug is a Canadian Charolais Associaiton past president and remains involved in the family operation of White Cap Charolais at Moose Jaw.

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Celebrate as a Charolais family! Charolais Banner • May 2015

STRONG COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

Pleasant Dawn Bull Sale Pleasant Dawn Charolais 13th Annual Bull Sale March 21, 2015 • Virden, MB Gross Average 45 2/3 Yearling Bulls $289,900 $6,348 Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Manager: By Livestock

A good crowd filled the Heartland Livestock stands to bid on a good set of polled bulls with everything from calving ease to performance to red factor. Bulls sold into four provinces and one state to both breeders and commercial producers. Five head sold on DLMS. High Selling Bulls Lot 40, PLEASANT DAWN PRADA 604B (Double Polled, 84 lb. BW, -3.4 BW EPD, 96 CE EPD, 1,535 lb., 38 cm), sired by Eatons Big Bud 10402 P, out of a Pleasant Dawn Magnum 56T daughter. Sold for $11,000 for 2/3 interest to Tee M Jay Charolais, Ashern. Lot 17, PLEASANT DAWN HABBA 532B (Double Polled, 87 lb. BW, -.8 BW EPD, 95 YW EPD, 1,678 lb., 41 cm), sired by Eatons Big Bud 10402 P, out of a Plesant Dawn Rio 136X daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Meadow Stock Farm, Spy Hill, SK. Lot 3, PLEASANT DAWN HYDE 21B (Double Polled, 84 lb. BW, -2.3 BW EPD, 52 WW EPD, 1,480 lb.), sired by

Eatons Big Bud 10402 P, out of a Pleasantdawn Marshall 70P daughter. Sold for $9,750 for 2/3 interest to Randy Brandt, Max Bass, ND. Lot 13, PLEASANT DAWN Eclipse 504B (4th Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 96 lb. BW, -.6 BW EPD, 1,568 lb., 38 cm), sired by Pleasantdawn Splendor 53Z, out of a Pleasant Dawn Everet 23L daughter. Sold for $9,250 to Willowside Ranch, Neepawa. Lot 10, PLEASANT DAWN RIGID 129B (3rd Gen. Polled, 95 lb. BW, 809 lb. 205 DW, 1,575 lb., 38 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Radar 25Y, out of a Merit Roundup 9508W daughter. Sold for $9,000 to FDKL Charolais, Ochre River. Lot 30, PLEASANT DAWN NIFTY 814B (Double Polled, 86 lb. BW, -2.4 BW EPD, 98 CE EPD, 1,396 lb., 37.5 cm), sired by LT Ledger 0332 P, out of a Pleasant Dawn Sidney 20W daughter. Sold for $9,000 for 2/3 interest to Nahachewsky Charolais, Norquay, SK. Lot 14, PLEASANT DAWN LUTHER 173B (4th Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 80 lb. BW, -2.4 BW EPD, 1,396 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Max 70S, out of a Pleasant Dawn Sidney 20W daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Rocking S Ranch, Moosomin, SK.

Garry Clarke took two high sellers back to Spy Hill

Cory Burnside bought the high selling red factor bull

Shawn Szafron Kris Kristjanson selected a high selling purchased a red factor bull performance bull

Marilyn & Terry Johnson purchased the high selling bull

AVERAGE UP 39%

Diamond W Bull Sale Diamond W Charolais & Angus 13th Annual Sale March 19, 2015 • Minitonas, MB Gross Average 35 Yearling Bulls $176,350 $5,039 Auctioneer: Randy Hart Sale Manager: By Livestock

Every year this sale gets stronger with more bulls selling. This year all bull sold including the 12 Red and Black Angus yearlings that averaged $3,833. More buyers came from outside the Swan Valley area as word of the good buying that can be done on this solid offering spreads. The area 30

producers have been very loyal to this sale and many repeat customers again adorned the buyers’ list. High Selling Bulls Lot 35, DIAMOND W IRON MAN 4B (3rd Gen. Polled, 88 lb. BW, 101 YW EPD, 1,465 lb., 36.5 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Sparrows Bolivar 121S daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Kruk-Lylyk Livestock, Benito. Lot 28, DIAMOND W SUPERSTAR 21B (3rd Gen. Polled, 90 lb. BW, .2 Milk EPD), sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Sold for $8,000 to KrukCharolais Banner • May 2015

Lylyk Livestock. Lot 33, DIAMOND W TOP GUN 30B (3rd Gen. Polled, 100 lb. BW, 99 YW EPD, 805 lb. WW, 1,460 lb. 38 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Sparrows Bolivar 121S daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Lonesome Eagle Cattle Co., Ste-Anne. Lot 6, DIAMOND W YUKON GOLD 56B (Double Polled/s, 95 lb. BW, 9 year old dam, 4.35 ADG, 1,500 lb.), sired by Sparrows Chitek 930W, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Bev Christian, Bowsman. Lot 2, DIAMOND W DYNAMITE

SALE UP 69%

Family Tradition Bull Sale 12th Annual Family Tradition Bull Sale March 20, 2015 • Dropmore, MB Gross Average 8 Two Year Old Bulls $51,500 $6,438 24 Yearling Bulls 192,450 8,019 32 Bulls

$243,950

$7,623

Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Manager: Transcon Livestock

A good crowd came to enjoy the hospitality and a good set of Charolais and Simmental bulls. The Charolais sale saw a big jump in the average with a much higher top end on the bulls that were out and competitive on the show road last fall. The 10 Black & Red Simmental bulls averaged $6,325. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 48, HIGH BLUFF UNIVERS 162A (Polled, 95 lb. BW, 96 YW EPD, 2,120 lb., 43cm), sired by HBSF Universe 107U, out of a Siverstream Performer P38 daughter. Sold for $8,750 to Soura-Horan Farms, Bowsman. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 3, HIGH BLUFF BODACIOUS 78B (Polled, 105 lb. BW, 827 lb. 205 DW, 59 WW EPD, 104 YW EPD, 1,500 lb., 38 cm), sired by SHSH HD 14Y, out of a Silverstream Performer P38 daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Palmer Charolais, Bladworth, SK.

Lot 2, HIGH BLUFF BUSHWACKER 27B (105 lb. BW, 859 lb. 205 DW, National Intermediate Champion Bull Calf, 1,620 lb., 38 cm), sired by SHSH HD 14Y, out of an HTA Durmax 642S daughter. Sold for $19,500 to Palmer Charolais. Lot 4, HIGH BLUFF BMW 131B (Polled/s, 95 lb. BW, .8 BW EPD, 24.1 Milk EPD, 1,440 lb., 38 cm), sired by SHSH HD 14Y, out of an MVX Cougarhill Hank 720G daughter. Sold for $16,750 to Triple C Charolais, Steep Rock & Harvie Ranching, Olds, AB. Lot 13, HIGH BLUFF BOOTLEGGER 73B (Polled, 106 lb. BW, 928 lb. 205 DW, 1,620 lb., 40 cm), sired by HBSF Zorro 1Z, out of a Winn Mans Original 548R daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Buffalo Lake Charolais, Stettler, AB. Lot 1, HIGH BLUFF BISMARK 82B

(104 lb. BW, 1,012 lb. 205 DW, 67 WW EPD, 118 YW EPD, 1,720 lb., 42 cm), sired by SHSH HD 14Y, out of a Winn Mans Esperenza 835U daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Palmer Charolais. Lot 21, HIGH BLUFF BATTLE RIVER 69B (Polled, Red Factor, 100 lb. BW, 1,600 lb., 37 cm), sired by HBSF Express 77X, out of an LLW Heat Wave Pld 61S daughter. Sold for $9,000 to DRD Charolais, Sintaluta, SK.

Shawna, Sarah & Stephen Cook teamed up with Harvie Ranching on the third high seller

Wendy & Lyle Bignell bought a new herdsire

DIAMOND W BULL SALE, CONTINUED

31B (Double Polled, 97 CE EPD, -2.4 BW EPD, 1,395 lb., 36.5 cm), sired by Eastons Royal Dynasty 6164, out of a Winn Mans JD 338N daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Lakeview Livestock, Invermay, SK.

Cory Lylyk bought the two high sellers for their Kruk-Lylyk operation

Darrell Prouse bought a high seller for his Lakeview Livestock farm

Lot 25, DIAMOND W YODEE 69B (Polled, 90 lb. BW, 1,390 lb.), sired by HC Yoda 105Y, out of a Sparrows Bolivar 121S daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Soura-Horan Farms, Bowsman. Lot 32, DIAMOND W GRID 29B

Ron Stanley purchased eight bulls for the PFRA

Repeat customer Bev Christian took a top seller

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Velon Herback selected Don Railton bought three high sellers for a high selling red their Palmer Charolais factor bull operation

(Double Polled, 85 lb. BW, 4.21 ADG, 1,445 lb.), sired by M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET. Sold for $6,500 to Vern Bradley, Bowsman.

Martin & Amy Horan selected two good bulls

FRENCH BULLS TOP SALE

Rollin’ Acres/Patton/Whiskey Hollow Bull Sale Rollin’ Acres/Patton/Whiskey Hollow Annual Charolais Bull Sale March 21, 2015 • Hanover, ON Gross Average 32 Yearling Bulls $216,000 $6,750 Auctioneer: Carl Wright

The sale average moved up nearly $2,500 this year with the Full French bulls topping the sale. Bulls sold into three provinces. High Selling Bulls Lot 9, ROLLIN’ ACRES ZIP 12B (Full French, 95 lb. BW, 890 lb. WW, 1,570 lb., 41 cm), sired by SCF You Betcha 84Y,out of a PCFL Whisky-Jack 21T daughter. Sold for $25,500 to Foundation Genetics, Listowel. Consigned by Rollin’ Acres Charolais, Shelburne. Lot 4, ROLLIN’ ACRES GATOR 1B (Full French, 97 lb. BW, 900 lb. WW, 1,620 lb., 40 cm), sired by PCFL Omega 33J, out of a Jezabel daughter. Sold for $14,000 to EZ Ranch, Driftpile, AB. Consigned by Rollin’ Acres Charolais. Lot 7, ROLLIN ACRES VENNOM 8B (Polled, 89 lb. BW, 1,395 lb., 40 cm), sired by MVY Vennom 21Z, out of a

CJC Big Sky X623 P daughter. Sold for McCracken Farms. Consigned by $10,000 to Whiskey Hollow Cattle Co., Whiskey Hollow Cattle Co. Norwood. Consigned by Rollin’ Acres Lot 20, PCFL FIRE STORM 127A Charolais. (Full French, 96 lb. BW, 822 lb. WW, 25.1 Milk EPD, 1,710 lb., 43 cm), sired Lot 28, PCFL GENERAL LEE 15B by PCFL Wildfire 9T, out of a PCFL (Full French, 97 lb. BW, 1.7 BW EPD, Maximilian 106G daughter. Sold for 845 lb. WW, 25.5 Milk EPD, 1,550 lb., $8,000 to Stephen Charolais, 39 cm), sired by Éclair, out of a PCFL Moosomin, SK. Prince 42K daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Rollin’ Acres Charolais. Consigned by Patton Charolais, Shelburne. Lot 8, JSR HDT BRENT 10B (Polled, 1⁄2 French, 88 lb. BW, 1,360 lb., 38cm), sired by SCF You Betcha 94Y, out of an SVY Freedom Pld 307N daughter. Sold for $8,750 to Keith Williams. Consigned by Rollin’ Acres and Saunders Charolais, Markdale. Carla & Chester Tupling were consignors and Lot 3, WHISKEY HOLLOW a buyer BUCKSHOT 10B (Polled, 1⁄2 French, 88 lb. BW, 800 lb. WW, 1,410 lb., 39 cm), sired by Rollinacres Manohman808U, out of an ACC Hercules 31R daughter. Sold Kelly Stephen bought Gord & Shauneen Tomlinson were for $8,750 to a new herdsire consignors and a buyer

STRONG SET OF BULLS PROPELS AVERAGE UP

SanDan and Guests Bull Sale SanDan and Guests Charolais Bull Sale March 21, 2015 • Erskine, AB Gross Average 6 Two Year Old Bulls $39,550 $6,592 15 Fall Born Bulls 101,550 6,770 31 Yearling Bulls 204,850 6,608

52 Bulls

$345,950

Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.

$6,653

A standing room only crowd was on hand for this annual sale. A great selection of yearling and extra age bulls were on offer. Springside Farms were guest consigners supplying many of the yearling bulls. Bulls were sold to repeat buyers bringing the average up by $2,474 over last year. 32

High selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 50, FFBB NAV 302A (Polled, 107 lb. BW, 42 WW EPD, 45 cm), sired by CSS Sir Navigator 20Y, out of a FFBB Rayder PLD 5108R daughter. Sold for $8,750 to D&G Ranching. Consigned by SanDan Charolais, Erskine. High Selling Fall Bulls Lot 37, SDC ADDIS 136A (Horned, 106 lb. BW, 50 WW EPD, 38 cm), sired by HTA Bradack 137Y, out of Roy Schweitzer added a Sparrows Caracas a new herdbull to his 230S daughter. Sold Lazy S Charolais herd Charolais Banner • May 2015

for $9,000 to Downie Lake Colony, Maple Creek, SK. Consigned by SanDan Charolais. Lot 36, SDC AGENCY 134A (Polled, 100 lb. BW, 48 WW EPD, 40 cm), sired by HTA Bradack 137Y, out of an MXS Vermillion 527R daughter. Sold for $8,000

Byron Johnson Murray Pole, many selected a new heifer time repeat customer, bull bought again

SALE TOPS AT $40,000

Steppler Farms Bull Sale Steppler Farms 4th Annual Bull Sale March 24, 2015 • Miami, MB Gross Average 17 Two Year Old Bulls $126,500 $7,441 51 Yearling Bulls 330,650 6,483 68 Lots

$457,150

$6,723

Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: By Livestock

A big crowd filled the calving barn for their 4th bull sale. Celebrating 40 years in Charolais the interest from across the country and U.S.A. helped push the average up with more bulls selling. A very consistent set of bulls with some large sire groups gave the buyers a great opportunity to put 1⁄2 and 3⁄4 brothers together. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 80, STEPPLER HARPER 351A (Double Polled, 84 lb. BW, -1 BW EPD, 27.5 Milk EPD, 2014 lb., 44.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Saunders Charolais, Markdale, ON. Lot 68, STEPPLER DOUGLAS 70A (Double Polled, 92 lb. BW, 27 Milk EPD, 2,018 lb., 43.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Stepplers Distinction 38T daughter. Sold for $9,750 to Bennet Krahn, Rainy River, ON. Lot 77. STEPPLER SKYRAIDER 310A (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 90 lb BW, .7 BW EPD, 25.3 Milk EPD, 2,031 lb, 43.5 cm), sired by Steppler Seth 151Y, out of a Stepplers Distinction 38T daughter. Sold for $9,500 to Galbraith Charolais, Oakville. Lot 67, STEPPLER BOEING 60A (Double Polled, .1 BW EPD, 25.3 Milk EPD, 2,020 lb., 44 cm), sired by

Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Sparrows Santiago 333N daughter. Sold for $9,250 to Richard Rey, St. Claude. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 15, STEPPLER OVERDRIVE 61B (Polled, 89 BW, -.4 BW EPD, 28.1 Milk EPD, 805 lb. 205 WW, 1,547 lb., 40.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daugher. Sold for $40,000 to Wrangler Charolais, Westlock, AB. Lot 22, STEPPLER LIMITED EDITION 82B (Polled, 82 lb. BW, 892 lb. 205 DW, -1.2 BW EPD, 25.7 Milk EPD, 1,602 lb., 44 cm), sired by Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z, out of a Sparrows Oakridge 66R daughter. Sold for $14,000 to Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB. Lot 25, STEPPLER FALLON 92B (Polled, 96 lb. BW, 824 lb. 205 DW, 29.1 Milk EPD, 1,555 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z, out of a Sparrows Santiago 333N daughter. Sold for $14,000 to Hunter Charolais, Roblin. Lot 38, STEPPLER TURBO 156B (Polled, 101 lb. BW, 25 Milk EPD, 1,480 lb. 42 cm), sired by Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z, out of a Sparrows Berlin 30M daughter. Sold for $13,500 to Desertland Cattle Co., Sedalia, AB. Lot 45, STEPPLER CINCH 179B (Double Polled, 859 lb. 205 DW, 29.9 Milk EPD, 1,566 lb. 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $11,000 to Sunblade Charolais, Foxwarren. Lot 6, STEPPLER NEW FORCE 17B (108 lb. BW, 95 YW EPD, 1,510 lb.), sired by Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z, out of a Stepplers Distinction 38T daughter. Sold for $9,000 to FDKL Charolais, Ochre River.

SANDAN BULL SALE, CONTINUED

to Downie Lake Colony, Maple Creek, SK. Consigned by SanDan Charolais. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 1, SDC CARBON COPY 1B (Polled, 90 lb. BW, 52 WW EPD, 40 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Sparrows Caracas 230S daughter. Sold for $10,750 to Lazy S Charolais, Beaverlodge. Consigned by SanDan Charolais.

Lot 26, SOS TOP GUN 20B (Polled, 86 lb. BW, 37 WW EPD, 41.5 cm), sired by CSS Sir Navigator, out of an SOS Mr Valentine PLD 39M daughter. Sold for $10,750 to Big Johnson Charolais, Amisk. Consigned by Springside Farms, Meeting Creek. Lot 10, SOS CALCULATED RISK 37B (Polled, 94 lb. BW, 44 WW EPD, 37 cm), sired by SOS Polled Detonator Charolais Banner • May 2015

Lot 31, STEPPLER BIG TEX 124B (Polled, 97 BW, 24.6 Milk EPD, 841 lb. 205 DW, 1,505 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Sparrows Berlin 30M daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Kevin Cuvelier, Dunrae. Doug Hunter took a high seller

Wade Meakin selected Brent Saunders Overdrive as the high bought the high seller selling two year old

Quinn Wagstaff bought a top bull

Tyler Stewart selected a good bull

Nanette & Curtis Turnbull bought a high seller

8M, out of an SVY Pilgrim PLD 655S daughter. Sold for $10,250 to Lyle Wiancko Tees. Consigned by Springside Farms. Lot 9, SOS FIRST PICK 80B (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 42 WW EPD, 38 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of an HFCC Bond 19L daughter. Sold for $9,500 to Ryan Bartrud, Camrose. Consigned by Springside Farms. 33

10 BULLS TO BREEDERS

Elder Bull Sale Elder Charolais 5th Annual Bull Sale March 26, 2015 • Coronach, SK 36 1/2 Yearling Bulls $349,150 $9,566 Auctioneer: Jerry Kanewischer Sale Manager: By Livestock

A good crowd of purebred and commercial producers came to select from the powerful pen of bulls Elders had this spring. Many repeat customers purchased, along with breeders from Canada and the U.S.A. The sale average was up $4,600 making it one of the high sales of the year. High Selling Bulls Lot 9, ELDER’S BANADERO 321B (Polled, 27.3 Milk EPD, 1,540 lb., 37 cm), sired by Sparrows Nixon 111Y, out of a JWX Silver Buckle 524U daughter. Sold for $35,000 to White Cap Charolais, Moose Jaw. Lot 4, ELDER’S BALTISTA 348B (Polled/s, 104 lb. BW, 1,630 lb., 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Nixon 111Y, out of a Bar J Silverado 14S daughter. Sold for $34,000 to Wrangler Charolais, Westlock, AB. Lot 1, ELDER’S STAR BUCK 284B (3rd Gen. Polled, ET, 104 lb. BW, 1,500 lb., 39 cm), sired by Elder’s Zeus 22Z, out of SVY Starstruck 8X. Sold for $28,500 for 1⁄2 interest to Polzin Cattle, Darwin, MN. Lot 2, ELDER’S BUCK 308B (4th

Gen. Polled, 96 CE EPD, .1 BW EPD, for $9,000 to Lohse Farm & Ranch, 1,445 lb., 39 cm), sired by Elder’s Zeus Beaubier. 22Z, out of a Sparrows Alliance 513G daughter. Sold for $18,500 to Letniaks Charolais, Veteran, AB. Lot 5, ELDER’S BINGO 294B (3rd Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 90 lb. BW, CE 100, -3.3 BW EPD, 1,565 lb., 38 cm), sired by SRK Canyon 2Y, out of an Elder’s Lil Boogie 81T daughter. Sold for $13,500 for 1⁄2 interest to Letniaks Charolais. Repeat customers Calvin & Darel Planz took Lot 15, ELDER’S BUCKINGHAM a couple high sellers 305B (89 CE, 1.4 BW EPD, 91 YW EPD, 26 Milk EPD, 1,521 lb., 41 cm), sired by LAE Land Of Plenty 243Z, out of an SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Wayne Peterson, Ogema. Lot 6, ELDER’S BLABOA 297B (Double Polled, 834 lb. 205 DW, 25.8 Milk EPD, 1,790 lb., 41.5 cm), sired by Grant’s Playboy 3X, out of an HTA Kelly, Doug & Mike Howe purchased the Tautus 555R daughter. Sold for $9,000 high selling bull to Planz Farms, Coronach. Lot 35, ELDER’S CANSECO 386B (3rd Gen. Polled, 98 lb. BW, 89 CE EPD, 1,604 lb., 39.5 cm), sired by Gran’t Playboy 3X, out of an Blaine Lohse purchased Wade Meakin Wayne Peterson Elder’s Wahkamo selected the second bought a high seller 919W daughter. Sold a top seller high seller

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Elder’s Baltista 348B

Elder’s Bandero 321B

Sparrows Nixon son to WRANGLER CHAROLAIS, AB

Sparrows Nixon son out of the great 70X cow to WHITE CAP CHAROLAIS, SK

Elder’s Star Buck 284B Also thanks to: Letniak Charolais, Veteran, AB (2) CSS Charolais, Paynton, SK Flat-Top Cattle Co., Herbert, SK Neilson Cattle Co., Willowbrook, SK Charworth Charolais, Airdrie, AB And all those that participated in the sale.

Elder’s Zeus out of the Supreme Starstruck 8X to POLZIN CATTLE, MN

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WEATHER AFFECTS SALE

HTA & Guests Bull Sale HTA & Guests Annual Bull Sale March 25, 2015 • Neepawa, MB Gross Average 33 3/4 Yearling Bulls $202,100 $5,988 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock

Like so many things in agriculture, you can do everything right and if mother nature doesn’t co-operate, you can be buggered. Six to twelve inches of snow, icy roads and many producers calving, hurt the crowd and the sale this year. It was a very powerful set of bulls that all should have found homes. Those who showed up or called in did some good buying on the quality offering. High Selling Bulls Lot 4, HTA MAXIMIZE 435B (3rd Gen. Polled, 99 lb. BW, 1,543 lb., 39 cm), sired by HTA Scorpio 874U, out of a Merit 5323R daughter. Sold for $14,000 to Wendt & Murray Farms, Lloydminster, AB. Lot 1, HTA ACHIEVER 404B (3rd Gen. Polled, 96 lb. BW, BW % of dam 5.6, 1604 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired by RGP

Remington 101Y, out of an HTA Bravia 855U daughter. Sold for $11,750 to XXX Farms, Kitscoty, AB. Lot 5, HTA TOLEDO 448B (3rd Gen. Polled, 108 lb. BW, 60 WW EPD, 110 YW EPD, 1,774 lb., 39 cm), sired by RGP Remington 101Y, out of a Merit 5323R daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Rammer Charolais, Strathclair. Lot 3, HTA EXPERTISE 432B (3rd Gen. Polled, 101 lb. BW, 51 WW EPD, 101 YW EPD, 1,656 lb., 39 cm), sired by HTA Challenge 161Y, out of a Rawes Aden 54U daughter. Sold for $8,750 to FDKL Charolais, Ochre River. Lot 8, HTA GOCUS 496B (4th Gen. Polled, 116 lb. BW, 802 lb. 205 DW, 57 WW EPD, 108 YW EPD, 1,584 lb.), sired by RGP Remington 101Y, out of an SVS Nobleman 25N daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Aurele Maguet, Ste. Rose Du Lac. Lot 2, HTA Shane Eastman took TABASCO 411B (3rd a high seller

Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 114 lb. BW, 23.3 Milk EPD, 1,645 lb., 39 cm), sired by HTA Ice 19X, out of an SVS Nobleman 25N daughter. Sold for $7,300 to SKE Charolais, Hartney.

Repeat customer Richard Puhach added two more to his bull battery

Dean Davidson purchased the second high selling bull

Matthew Ramsey selected three bulls

Kris Kristjanson bought two bulls

STEADY SALE

Impact Bull Sale 7th Annual Impact Bull Sale March 28, 2015 • Saskatoon, SK Gross Average 28 1/3 Yearling Bulls $162,900 $5,750 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.

McAvoy Charolais of Arelee provide the Charolais bulls for this three breed sale, with Black and Red Angus also selling. High Selling Bulls Lot 59, MVY BIG NEWS 47B (Double Polled, Agribition Junior Bull Calf Champion, 105 lb. BW, 1,595 lb., 40 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of a PCC Balistik 441P daughter. 36

Sold for $8,500 for 2/3 interest to Jones daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Danny Charolais, Gull Lake. McCaffrey, Edam. Lot 50, MVY BOJANGLES 21B Lot 56, MVY BAZINGA 40B (Double Polled, 107 lb. BW, 799 lb. 205 (Polled/s, 106 lb. BW, 1,485 lb., 42 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, DW, 25.1 Milk EPD, 1,675 lb., 43 cm), out of a PCC Balistik 441P daughter. sired by SVY Epic Pld 127Y, out of a Sold for $7,000 to Sim & Sons PCC Balistik 441 P daughter. Sold for $8,000 for 2/3 interest to Brian Weber, Landis. Lot 53, MVY BALLARD 33B (Double Polled, 97 lb. BW, 1,400 lb., 49 cm), sired by MVY Vennom 21Z, out of Matt Jones added Big a PCC Balistik 441P Repeat customers Lorna & Charlie Burkes added a high seller to their Charona herd

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FINAL SALE

Winn Man Bull Sale Winn Man Farms 14th Annual Bull Sale March 27, 2015 • Winnipegosis, MB Gross Average 43 Two Year Old Bulls $371,250 $8,633 1 Pick of the Cowherd 20,500 20,500 1 Semen Lot 27,200 27,200 45 Lots

$418,950

$9,310

Auctioneer: Kim Crandall

Winn Man Farms 14th and final bull sale was their best ever. A big crowd with many repeat customers filled the shop for this video sale. This sound, consistent set of bulls sold to breeders from Saskatchewan to Ontario with strong demand in this all two year old sale. The Lanza semen and pick of the cowherd also gathered much interest. High Selling Semen Lot Lot 1, 80 doses of Winn Mans Lanza 610S semen sold at $340/dose or $27,200 to a multiple of breeders. High Selling Pick of the Cowherd Lot 12, sold for $20,500 to McCaw Livestock, Whitewood, SK. High Selling Bulls Lot 5, WINN MANS 780A (100 lb. BW, 727 lb. 205 DW, 92 YW EPD, 39 cm), sired by BHD Stout X41, out of a Winn Mans Riata 514R daughter. Sold for $25,500 to Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle Co., Yellow Creek, SK. Lot 2, WINN MANS 9104A (Polled, 90 lb. BW, 809 lb. 205 DW, 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Birmingham 758T, out of a Winn Mans Lanza 610S

IMPACT BULL SALE, CONTINUED

Charolais, Rosetown. Lot 63, MVY BENNET 54B (Double Polled, Red Factor, 104 lb. BW, .2 BW EPD, 1,470 lb., 43 cm), sired by MVY Vennom 21Z, out of an LHD Cigar

daughter. Sold for $18,000 to McTavish Charolais, Moosomin, SK. Lot 20, WINN MANS 1875A (Polled/s, 86 lb. BW, -2.2 BW EPD, 40 cm), sired by Winn Mans Marquez 821U, out of an MD Ontop U1006 daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Allanville Farms, Tisdale, SK. Lot 6, WINN MANS 9116A (Polled, 89 lb. BW, 782 lb. 205 DW, -.1 BW EPD, 21.6 Milk EPD, 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Birmingham 758T, out of a Winn Mans Lanza 610S daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Borderland Cattle Co., Rockglen, SK. Lot 16, WINN MANS 839A (Polled, 93 lb. BW, 50 WW EPD, 104 YW EPD, 40 cm), sired by MD Ontop U1006, out of a Hoodoo Diamond 001 daughter. Sold for $15,000 to John Davis, Peterborough, ON and Mack’s Charolais, Campbellford, ON. Lot 8, WINN MANS 988A (Polled, 89 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 61 WW EPD, 111 YW EPD, 41 cm), sired by MD Ontop U1006, out of a Merit 7329T

Glenn & Wendy Ching added another Winn Man herdsire to their bull battery

E46 daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Last Chance Ranch, Maple Creek. Lot 71, MVY BIG BANG 83B (Double Polled, 105 lb. BW, -.7 BW EPD, 768 lb. 205 DW, 27.9 Milk EPD, Charolais Banner • May 2015

daughter. Sold for $13,500 to Gilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievale, SK. Lot 3, WINN MANS 554A (Polled/s, 98 lb. BW, 844 lb. 205 DW, 43 cm), sired by Sparrows Birmingham 758T, out of a Sparrows Talisman 412J daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Cedardale Charolais, Greg Gilliland came Nestleton, ON. for a calving ease bull

Jared McTavish selected another herdsire here

Mark Van Haastert bought two for their Allanville operation

Stephen & Kristin Wielgosz purchased the high seller

1,520 lb., 41 cm), sired by SVY Epic Pld 127Y, out of MXS Vermillion 527R daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Charona Farms, Asquith. 37

INDUSTRY NEWS

Canadian Beef Breeds Council Report It has been great to see the exceptionally strong bull market this spring. All indications are that the cow calf sector will remain profitable over the next few years, especially in the event of our building of the national herd in either Canada or the United States. As purebred Charolais breeders you will be in a great position to market your cattle. The ‘silver’ calves are in strong demand by feedlots given their ability to preform and still yield a quality product. This strong demand for Charolais bulls should result in a good profit margin for everyone. Congratulations, it has been a long challenging road and your dedication to the beef industry is very much appreciated. The Canadian Beef Breeds Council will continue to work on behalf of its members to increase market access, collaborate on genetic improvement programs and inform government agencies of ongoing industry

challenges. One issue that may have plagued you this spring was the length of time to obtain an import permit to bring cattle from the United States into Canada. In past years it would have taken 1-5 days to obtain a permit, where this year it may have taken between 20-30 days, meanwhile health tests may have expired and costs accumulated. This has applied to most animal products including live cattle, semen, embryos, equine, poultry (chicks) and others. This increase has caused delays in accessing new genetics needed for the start of breeding season and has been a major headache for purchasers of US cattle or genetic products. Industry organizations have been working closely with government agencies to reduce this delay and we are confident that our message has been heard and will be acted upon. If you experience any further significant delays in obtaining an import permit, please feel free to contact me, as we will need specific case scenarios to

Michael Latimer, CBBC Executive Director

illustrate the situation. My email is mlatimer@canadianbeefbreeds.com. The latest case of BSE (Case 19) found in Alberta in February has demonstrated the strength and integrity of our industry and the surveillance systems put in place. The system is not perfect but we saw less than 4% (by value) of our markets close, most on pre-negotiated terms as part of the restoration of market access from the first BSE case. Canada currently is classified as Controlled Risk Status and there are requirements to test approximately 30,000 animals per year from a particular demographic to maintain this status. It is extremely important to continue to submit qualified animals for testing in order for Canada to remain in the Controlled Risk status category. This surveillance and monitoring process allows us to enjoy the expanded market access for beef, live cattle and genetics that we currently have as we work toward the global eradication of BSE.

Beefs ‘n Bouquets Dear Wilgenbusch Family, I just want to say thank you for your hospitality while hosting me on your ranch. I worked for you in 2008 for 6 months, and last winter for 2 months. I have also visited you every year since. Every time I came to Canada, you always gave me a great welcome and a big smile. What more can I ask for. John and Brenda, you are the 38

most kind people and you care about others. I feel like you are my second family, and I really appreciate all you have done for me. You two are the best. I hope I can come to visit you many times in the future. Craig and Tricia are very good friends, that I appreciate. I can’t believe how much I miss you. It is great working with you, and I also like to take a drink together. Craig and Tricia, you work hard and have Charolais Banner • May 2015

great cattle, I hope you will have a great sale. I want to thank Helge and Candace for helping me meet this great family. Congratulations to Dr. Conrad Wilgenbusch, you make me proud. I want to thank every Canadian friend I have for making me feel welcome in Canada. You are the best. Thank you. Ole Kristian

AVERAGE UP $1,600

Ferme Palerme Bull Sale Ferme Palerme Charolais Bull Sale March 21, 2015 â€˘ Cheneville, QC Gross Average 17 Yearling Bulls $104,700 $6,159 Auctioneer: Charles Menard

Ferme Palerme of Gatineau, again consigned the Charolais bulls in the Ferme Gagnon & Guests Simmental & Angus Sale. These performance tested bulls went to both breeders and commercial producers with more bulls selling and the average moving higher. High Selling Bulls Lot 60, PALE MR. PREFIX 40B (Polled, 94 lb. BW, 1.7 BW EPD, 27.8

Milk EPD), sired by Tri-N Prefix 54Y. YW EPD, 31.3 Milk EPD), sired by M6 Sold for $10,800 to Dubuc Charolais Grid Maker 104 P ET, out of a CSS Senc, Ste-Eulalie. Show Boat 5J daughter . Sold for $7,500 to Ferme A.R.F. Champagne, Lot 61, PALE MR. PREFIX 43B St-Sylvestre. (Polled, 94 lb. BW, 2.2 BW EPD, 91 YW EPD, 30.6 Milk EPD), sired by Tri- N Prefix 54Y, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for $8,100 to Ferme MRF Charolais, Kingsey Falls. Lot 53, PALE MR. GRIDMAKER 18B (Polled, 110 lb. BW, Mark Frost took the Dubuc Charolais bought a high seller 825 lb. 205 DW, 103 second high selling bull Charolais Banner â€˘ May 2015

AVERAGE UP $1,200

High Point Bull Sale 4th Annual High Point Charolais Bull Sale March 28, 2015 • Singhampton,ON Gross Average 30 Yearling Bulls $147,300 $4,910 Auctioneer: Carl Wright

A buying crowd came out on a cold day and pushed the sale average up from last year making this their best sale ever. High Selling Bulls Lot 7, ECHO SPRINGS BRAVO 76B (Full French, 100 lb. BW, 23 Milk EPD, 1,370 lb., 36 cm), sired by Echo Springs Zahitti 201Z, out of a PCFL Maximillian 106G daughter. Sold for $7,200 to Clint and Erin Wilkie, Big Valley, AB. Consigned by Echo

Springs Charolais, Hawkestone. Lot 17, SUNRISE EASTWOOD JBF 12B (Polled, 93 lb. BW, .1 BW EPD, 25.6 Milk EPD, 1,510 lb., 39 cm), sired by D R Revelation 467, out of an SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T daughter. Sold for $6,800 to Larry Moggy, Manitowaning. Consigned by Sunrise Charolais, Stayner. Lot 11, ECHO SPRINGS BOUNTY 123B (Full French, 107 lb. BW, 784 lb. 205 DW, 1,400 lb., 38 cm), sired by PCFL Cheiftan 25X, out of a PCFL San Antonio 131N daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Casey Wilkie, Big Valley, AB. Consigned by Echo Springs Charolais. Lot 21, SUNRISE CHIEF 27B (Polled, 88 lb. BW, -.4 BW EPD, 1,270

lb., 38 cm), sired by Sunrise Starburst 21Y, out of a HTA Senator 8130U daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Debbie Haylow, Owen Sound. Consigned by Wilkie bought Sunrise Charolais. Casey a Full French bull Lot 12, EMB WRECKING BALL 75B (Polled, 90 lb. BW, 25.4 Milk EPD, 1,320 lb., 38 cm), sired by Echo Springs Webster 8W, out of an SVY Freedom Pld 307N daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Mike Wright, Evansville. Consigned by EMB Charolais, Hawkestone.

MORE SOLD – AVERAGE UP

Best of the Breeds Bull Sale 11th Annual Best of the Breeds Bull Sale March 29, 2015 • Yorkton, SK Gross Average 28 Yearling Bulls $164,000 $5,857 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.

With the closing of the auction market in Leross, the sale moved to Yorkton this year. A packed sale ring saw the 75 bulls of five breeds average $6,361. The Charolais had the largest offering with bulls from Harcourt Charolais, Quill Lake and Dog Patch Acres, Leroy. High Selling Bulls Lot 49, HBC G2 430B (Tested Homo Polled, 95 lb. BW, .9 BW EPD, 58 WW EPD, 103 YW EPD, 1,490 lb., 39 cm), sired by LT Ledger 0332 P, out of a JWX Quiksilver 421U daughter. Sold for $20,500 to All In Farms, Selwin, ON. Consigned by Harcourt Charolais. Lot 53, HBC VENTURE 423B (Tested Homo Polled, 80 lb. BW, -1.6 BW EPD, 29 Milk EPD, 1,490 lb. 44 40

cm), sired by Sparrows Divergent 104Y, out of a Sparrows Alcatraz 18N daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Southview Farms, Courtice, ON. Consigned by Harcourt Charolais. Lot 56, HBC MAVERICK 428B (Double Polled, 95 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 95 YW EPD, 26.3 Milk EPD, 1,530 lb., 36.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Divergent 104Y, out of a S$ Montana Silver daughter. Sold for $7,250 to Spray Bros. Charolais, Lintlaw. Consigned by Harcourt Charolais. Lot 60, HBC MONEYBALL 429B (Double Polled/s, 90 lb. BW, 101 YW EPD, 1,495 lb., 42.5 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a JWX

The Spray Bros. bought two including the third high seller

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Quiksilver 421U daughter. Sold for $7,250 to Rod McLean, Foam Lake. Consigned by Harcourt Charolais. Lot 70, DOGPATCH EDGE 24B (Double Polled/s, 100 lb. BW, .1 BW EPD, 1,485 lb., 35.5 cm), sired by CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W, out of an SDC Progress 16M daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Morley Marer, Yorkton. Consigned by Dog Patch Acres. Lot 50, HBC KODIAK 403B (Tested Homo Polled, 105 lb. BW, 930 lb. WW, 1,650 lb., 41 cm), sired by VFF Time Out 172Y, out of a Sparrows Eldorado 361L daughter. Sold for $6,750 to Murray Foster, Birch Hills.

The Fricks added two bulls to their commercial herd

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GREAT FIRST TIME SALE

Prairie Distinction Bull Sale Prairie Distinction Bull Sale March 31, 2015 • Neepawa, MB Gross Average 13 Two Year Old Bulls $73,650 $5,665 35 Yearling Bulls 200,350 5,724 48 Lots

$274,000

$5,708

Auctioneer: Don Oberg Sale Manager: By Livestock

Eight Manitoba breeders put forth a good set of bulls in this first time event. With some two year olds and yearlings, white and red factor, there was something for everyone. A beautiful day saw a big crowd come to select their bulls. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 17, JFC ARISTROCRAT 315A (Polled, Red Factor, 103 lb. BW, 92 YW EPD, 27.4 Milk EPD, 2,036 lb., 44 cm), sired by SVS Nobleman 25N, out of a TMR Uncas 8U daughter. Sold for $8,600 to Soura-Horan Farms, Bowsman. Consigned by Johnston Charolais, Rathwell, MB. Lot 40, BEAVER CREEK REDROCK 211A (Double Polled, Homozygous Red, 82 lb. BW, -2 BW EPD, 2,180 lb., 42 cm), sired by FFBB Red Buckle Pld 16X, out of a Dim Creek Revenue 430R daughter. Sold for $8,600 to Double P Stock Farm, Ste. Rose du Lac.

Brian & Denise Temple purchased the high selling bull

Lot 24, JFC LARIAT 333A (Double Polled, Red Factor, 103 lb. BW, 1,768 lb., 39.5 cm), sired by Moore’s Lariat 136L, out of an HTA Desert Storm 131A daughter. Sold for $7,400 to Glenn and Nancy Elliott, Pipestone. Consigned by Johston Charolais. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 1, C2 BAUER 16B (Tested Homo Polled, 98 lb. BW, 813 lb. 205 DW, 1,877 lb., 42 cm), sired by HTA Urban Legend 290Z, out of a JWX Quiksilver 421U daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Temple Farms, Carrot River, SK. Consigned by C2 Charolais, LaRiviere. Lot 2, C2 BEASLEY 72B (Tested Homo Polled, 92 lb. BW, .1 BW EPD, 786 lb. 205 DW, 1,590 lb., 39 cm), sired by Soder Rhapsody 501X, out of an LEK Ease 14M daughter. Sold for $10,000 to LEJ Charolais, Portage la Prairie. Consigned by C2 Charolais.

Jared & Neil Preston bought a dark red herdbull

Travis & Don Saquet bought a top selling yearling

Lot 4, C2 BROADWAY 2B (ET, 112 lb. BW, 4.6 BW EPD, 1,705 lb., 39 cm), sired by KCM Ultimate 144Y, out of Rollin Acres Lizzie 7S. Sold for $8,000 to Don Saquet, Ste. Rose du Lac. Consigned by C2 Charolais. Lot 39, HAPPY HAVEN FIRESTRUCK 28B (3rd Gen. Polled, 104 lb. BW, 840 lb. 205 DW, 1,745 lb., 37.5 cm), sired by XAL Firestruck 3Z, out of a Happy Haven Wilburt 1W daughter. Sold for $7,600 to Munro Farms, Kelwood. Consigned by Happy Haven Charolais, Oakburn. Lot 41, HAPPY HAVEN HYDRO 4B (Polled, 100 lb. BW, 781 lb. 205 DW, 1,530 lb., 36 cm), sired by MVX Cougarhill hank 720G, out of a Southern Prairie Mr 71P daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Hard Rock Land & Livestock, Neepawa. Consigned by Happy Haven Charolais.

Jim Olson selected a bull for his heifers

Martin & Deona Horan took three two year olds to Bowsman

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Paul Robertson bought a high seller

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Hunter Bull Sale Hunter Charolais 4th Annual Bull Sale April 2, 2015 • Roblin, MB Gross Average 5 Two Year Old Bulls $26,850 $5,370 29 3/4 Yearling Bulls 150,100 5,045 34 3/4 Lots

$176,950

$5,092

Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: By Livestock

The Hunter family put forth another very consistent, good quality set of bulls in their 4th sale. Blowing snow and strong winds did hinder some people from attending, which made for good buying from those that did make it. Many repeat, local customers were again on the buyers’ list. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 45, HC AUTO 3123A (3rd Gen. Polled, 110 lb. BW, 868 lb. 205 DW,

Terry Bartel selected multiple bulls

Ron Stanley took five for the PFRA

129 YW EPD. 43 cm), sired by Eldersspecialedition835U, out of an FFBB Rayder Pld 5108R daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Erwin Stelter, Roblin. Lot 46, HC AARON 3129A (Double Polled, 90 lb. BW, -1.9 BW EPD, 42 cm), sired by MXS Craftsman 910W, out of a TMR Wendigo 14W daughter. Sold for $6,500 to David Senderewich, Roblin. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 16, HC BRANT 482B (Polled/s, 100 lb. BW, 1,500 lb., 37 cm), sired by Elder’s Zeus 22Z, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Don Saquet, Ste. Rose Du Lac. Lot 29, HC BROWNING 439B (3rd Gen. Polled, 92 lb. BW, -2.3 BW EPD, 63 WW EPD, 110 YW EPD, 1,655 lb., 40 cm), sired by SRK Canyon 2Y, out of a Sparrows Alcatraz 18N

daughter. Sold for $6,750 to Darren Becker, Roblin. Lot 22, HC BARON 409B (Polled, 79 lb. BW, -3.6 BW EPD, 1,510 lb., 38 cm), sired by JWX Silver Bullet 524W, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Trevor Bartkiw, Rossburn. Lot 38, HC BALDRIDGE 4135B (Double Polled, 94 lb. BW, -2.5 BW EPD, 24.6 Milk EPD, 1,380 lb., 37 cm), sired by MXS Craftsman 910W, out of an LT Wyoming Wind 4020 Pld daughter. Sold for $6,400 to Prairie View Charolais, Shortdale.

Travis & Don Saquet bought the high seller

Cindy Paradine & Darren Odowichuk added a new herdbull to their Prairie View operation

Darren Becker selected the second high seller

MORE BULLS – AVERAGE HIGHER

Tee M Jay Bull Sale Tee M Jay Charolais 11th Annual Bull Sale March 28, 2015 • Ashern, MB Gross Average 41 Yearling Bulls $191,950 $4,682 Auctioneer: Buddy Bergner Blockman: Campbell Forsyth

The Johnsons sold more bulls this year and saw the average move up nearly $900 from last year. Many repeat customers in the interlake area of Manitoba keep coming back for these bulls. High Selling Bulls Lot 33, TMJF BRADLEY 352B (Polled, 108 lb. BW, 0 BW EPD, 98 YW EPD, 1,460 lb.), sired by Winn Mans Bonita 931W, out of a TMJF Man

Beverly 004K daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Ken Hanslip & Ray Bazine. Lot 20, TMJF BRANCO 337B (Polled, 98 lb. BW, -3.3 BW EPD, 1,365 lb.), sired by LT Bluegrass 4017 P, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Sold for $7,800 to Paul Ryden. Lot 4, TMJF BOGART 319B (Polled, 106 lb. BW, -1.8 BW EPD, 808 lb. WW, 1,535 lb.), sired by EC/CY Millionaire 705N, out of an LT Western Edge 4057 Pld daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Kirk Keisman. Lot 10, TMJF BACKTRACK 325B (Polled, 104 lb. BW, -1.4 BW EPD, 897 lb. WW, 51 WW EPD, 95 YW EPD, 1,565 lb.), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Baldridge Fasttrack 82F daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Bar Charolais Banner • May 2015

M7 Farms, Eriksdale. Lot 22, TMJF BRAYSHAW 339B (Polled, 86 lb. BW, -5.3 BW EPD, 1,280 lb.), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of an

Trent Hatch selected a heifer bull

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Carolyn & Craig Miller took a high seller

GOOD BUYING DAY

Cattleman’s Classic Bull Sale 15th Annual Cattleman’s Classic MultiBreed Bull Sale April 4, 2015 • Virden, MB Gross Average 1 Mature Bull $6,000 $6,000 3 Two Year Old Bulls 13,000 4,333 31 2/3 Yearling Bulls 144,650 $4,568 35 2/3 Lots

$163,650

$4,588

Auctioneer: Jerry Kanewischer

The five Charolais consignors and the Angus and Hereford consignors put forth a good set of bulls that found a softer market. Was it Easter weekend or the snow that day that created a smaller crowd? Bulls sold into three provinces and two states. High Selling Mature Bull Lot 43, PLEASANT DAWN MAX 3Y (Double Polled, -2.5 BW EPD, 2,650 lb., 45 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Max 70S, out of a Pleasant Dawn Everet 23L daughter. Sold for $6,000 to Kevin Harmon, Melita. Consigned by LEJ Charolais, Portage la Prairie. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 17, TRI-N YANGSTER 64B (Double Polled, Red Factor, -.1 BW EPD, 804 lb. 205 DW, 102 YW EPD, 1,620 lb., 39.5 cm), sired by TWN

Yangster 27Y, out of a Tri-N-Payday 419P daughter. Sold for $8,500 to R & G McDonald Livestock, Sidney. Consigned by Tri-N Charolais, Lenore. Lot 25, TRI-N MILLER PLD 513B (Double Polled, 103 lb. BW, 881 lb. 205 DW, Leptin TT, 1,605 lb., 43.5 cm), sired by Cornerview Xcalibre 27X, out of an SOS Mr Valentine Pld 39M daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Floyd Cleveland, Sisseton, SD. Consigned by Tri-N Charolais. Lot 23, TRI-N LABATT 450B (Double Polled/s, 98 lb. BW, 849 lb. 205 DW, 1,525 lb., 39.5 cm), sired by Tri-N Prefix Pld ET 54Y, out of a ValEnd Appraiser 24J daughter. Sold for $7,750 to Brad Thompson, Miniota. Consigned by Tri-N Charolais. Lot 28, CATTLE LAC STAWK 6B (Polled, 90 lb. BW, 878 lb. 205 DW, 1,515 lb., 38 cm), sired by Bar J Ueli 112U, out of a KMAC Sterling 86S daughter. Sold for $7,300 to Calvin Lamport, Melita. Consigned by Cattle Lac Charolais, Eddystone. Lot 19, TRI-N YANGSTER 69B (Double Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 101 YW EPD, 1,530 lb., 37.5 cm), sired by TWN Yangster 27Y, out of an SDC Laredo 17N daughter.

Sold for $7,000 to Wes Lamport, Melita. Consigned by Tri-N Charolais. Lot 1, TRI-N BUD HEAVY 67B (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 93 lb. BW, -2.3 BW EPD, 981 lb. 205 DW, 1,565 lb., 39 cm), sired by MVY Xplorer 21X, out of an SOS Crimson Tide 97S daughter. Sold for $6,750 to Cattle Lac Charolais. Consigned by Tri-N Charolais.

Ron McDonald selected Brad Thompson a new herdsire bought a high seller

Calvin Lamport Wes Lamport took a purchased a high seller top seller home

AVERAGE UP $1,500

Borderland Bull Sale Borderland Cattle Co. Bull Sale March 28, 2015 • Rockglen, SK Gross Average 5 Two Year Old Bulls $24,100 $4,820 12 Yearling Bulls 60,900 5,075

17 Lots

$85,000

Auctioneer: Michael K. Fleury

$5,000

The Ching’s 17th Annual bull sale was a power point sale held on the farm and their best sale yet. 27 Angus bulls averaged $6,015. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 44, BORDERLANDS MACK 45A (74 lb. BW, -4.5 BW EPD, 1,514 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by Borderlands Mack 138R, out of an LAE Lanchez 908W duaghter. Sold for $5,200 to Wayne Barrett, Glentworth. 44

Lot 45, BORDERLANDS XPLOSIVE 36A (Polled, 98 lb. BW, -.1 BW EPD, 1,723 lb., 43.5 cm) sired by LAE X-Plosive 29X, out of a Borderlands Mack 138R daughter. Sold for $5,000 to Calvin and Sandra Knoss, Rockglen. Lot 43, BORDERLANDS MACK 90A (Polled, 104 lb. BW, .8 BW EPD, 627 lb. 205 DW, 1,896 lb., 40cm), sired by Borderlands Mack 138R, out of a VCR Sir Duke 914 Pld daughter. Sold for $5,000 to PFRA. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 30, BORDERLANDS NO DOUBT 43B (Polled, 82 lb. BW, -2.5 BW EPD, 1,300 lb., 35 cm), sired by EC No Doubt 2022P, out of a 2UP Peugeot ET daughter. Sold for $5,900 Charolais Banner • May 2015

Glenn Elford was buying for the PFRA

Calvin Knoss bought the high selling two year old bull

to Ager Land & Cattle, Scout Lake. Lot 50, BORDERLANDS XPLOSIVE 49B (Polled, 94 CE EPD, -.6 BW EPD, 1,143 lb., 35.5 cm), sired by LAE XPlosive 29X, out of a Borderlands Mack 138R daughter. Sold for $5,750 to Ager Land and Cattle.

46% MORE BULLS - 61% HIGHER AVERAGE

White Cap/Rosso Bull Sale White Cap/Rosso and Howe Red Angus 25th Annual Sale April 1, 2015 • Moose Jaw, SK Gross Average 39 Two Year Old Bulls $278,100 $7,131 22 1/3 Yearling Bulls 163,900 7,339 61 1/3 Lots

$442,000

$7,207

Auctioneer: Brent Carey

These two families’ 25th Annual Sale was stellar with more bulls offered and sold, with a much higher average throughout. The quality and presentation of the Charolais bulls was the best ever and it was reflected in the prices. 28 Red Angus bulls averaged $6,502. Volume buyer was Centre Fork Ranch taking 10 two year old bulls. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 10, ROSSO JACK 56A (Polled, .1 BW EPD, 87 YW EPD, 1,960 lb., 40 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Rosso Zephyr 27N daughter. Sold for $9,750 to Edward Misuga, Parkbeg. Lot 33, ROSSO CARHART 124A (Polled/s, 0 BW EPD, 97 YW EPD, 1,705 lb., 45 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of an LT Western Spur 2061 Pld daughter. Sold for $9,500 to Stuart Family Farm, Cabri. Lot 14, ROSSO MONARCH 71A (Polled, -.7 BW EPD, 9 year old dam, 2,070 lb., 42 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanzadero 849U, out of a Rosso Rival 5L daughter. Sold for $9,300 to Cam Petruic, Avonlea.

Jerome Kress bought a couple top sellers

Lloyd Daniel took one for his Prairie Sky herd

Lot 25, ROSSO BOMB 101A (Polled, MR BOULDER 166B (Tested Homo -.5 BW EPD, 1,875 lb., 46.5 cm), sired Polled, 106 lb. BW, 1,380 lb., 42 cm), by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a sired by Whitecap Coach 253Y, out of Merit 6031S daughter. Sold for $9,100 a Merit 5293R daughter. Sold for to Dennis Kress, Kendal. $12,000 for 2/3 interest to Boulder Syndicate, Colome, SD. Lot 1, ROSSO WORK MAN 3A (Polled, 90 lb BW, -2.2 BW EPD, 1,950 Lot 63, WHITECAP BRINDLE 57B lb., 44.5 cm), sired by Merit Roundup (Tested Homo Polled, 90 lb. BW, 9508W, out of an HBSF Specialist -.1 BW EPD, 746 lb. 205 DW, 1,480 lb., 108U daughter. Sold for $9,000 to 41.5 cm), sired by Merit Roundup Alfred Wakelan, Maple Creek. 9508W, out of a JWX Silver Buckle 524U daughter. Sold for $8,700 for Lot 29, ROSSO ROPER 105A (Polled, .1 BW EPD, 89 YW EPD, 1,815 2/3 interest to Prairie Sky Charolais, Avonlea. lb., 42 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Rosso Insignia 94N Lot 52, WHITECAP BARBWIRE daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Stuart 52B (Tested Homo Polled, 97 lb. BW, Family Farm. .9 BW EPD, 749 lb. 205 DW, 1,520 lb., 41.5 cm), sired by Merit Roundup Lot 41, WHITECAP MR SHARP 9508W, out of a JWX Silver Buckle 291A (Polled, 90 lb. BW, 2,000 lb., 41 524U daughter. Sold for $8,200 for cm), sired by HC Wells Fargo 943W, 2/3 interest to Westend Ranching, out of a JWX Silver Buckle 524U Moose Jaw. daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Claudette Halladay, Marquess. High Selling Yearling Bull Lot 53, WHITECAP MR BLADE 5B (Polled, 100 lb. BW, 97 YW EPD, 23 Milk EPD, 1,615 lb., 42.5 cm), sired by JWX Fifty Shades 706Z, out of a NINA HEJ Bezinga 1X daughter. Sold for $17,250 to McAvoy Rob & Robbie Stuart along with Darwin, Raelynne, Megan & Haley Charolais, Arelee. Rosso where presented with BOSS Show Bull of the Year awards at Lot 50, WHITECAP the start of the sale

Repeat customers Kim Seaborg and Edward Misuga bought the high selling two year old

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LT Western Edge 4057 Pld daughter. Sold for $6,700 to Pleasant Dawn Farms, Oak Lake.

Lot 18, TMJF BOWSO 335B (Polled, 108 lb. BW, 768 lb. WW, 1,390 lb.), sired by HBSF Zorro 1Z, out of Charolais Banner • May 2015

Dean & Mike McAvoy selected the high selling bull

a Bar J Silverado 14S daughter. Sold for $6,250 to Clive Halldorson, Ashern. 45

GREAT BUYING DAY

Size Matters Bull Sale 9th Annual Size Matters Bull Sale April 9, 2015 • Canora, SK Gross Average 23 Yearling Bulls $93,050 $4,046 Auctioneer: Mike Fleury

The perogies and beef on a bun were again great, as was the hospitality and offering of bulls. Unfortunately the crowd size was down and the average moved up only slightly from last year with more bulls selling. Good buying was the order of the day. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 1, SHSH INSIGHT 408B (Polled, 106 lb. BW, .8 BW EPD, 51 WW EPD, 1,550 lb., 39 cm), sired by Merit 9808W, out of a Sparrows Serengeti 521N daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Palmer Charolais, Bladworth. Consigned by Sliding Hills Charolais, Canora. Lot 23, GLM BALMA 28B (Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb. BW, 51 WW EPD, 95 YW EPD, 1,375 lb., 38 cm), sired by SKW Pardner 78Y, out of a Belmont’s Red Mist 27R daughter. Sold for $5,200 to Dwayne Kardynal, Stenen. Consigned by Jordan River Charolais, Carrot River. Lot 12, SHSH SHENANDOAH 57B

(Polled, 105 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 56 WW EPD, 96 YW EPD, 1,545 lb., 40 cm), sired by Merit 9809W, out of an LT Western Edge 4057 Pld daughter. Sold for $5,000 to Paul & Dee Valstar, Springside. Consigned by Sliding Hills Charolais. Lot 15, SHSH WILD CARD 72B (Polled, 98 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 1,330 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by LT Long Distance 9001 Pld, out of

Rick Krochak was a volume buyer

a Sparrows Birmingham 758T daughter. Sold for $5,000 to McKeary Charolais, Compeer, AB. Consigned by Sliding Hills Charolais. Lot 24X, GLM BOJANGLES 45B (Polled, 78 lb. BW, .3 BW EPD, 1,195 lb., 38 cm), sired by HC X-Empt 20X, out of an SOS Up In Smoke 37R daughter. Sold for $4,900 to Regan Graham, Invermay. Consigned by Jordan River Charolais.

Michael & Emil Biblow took two

Dee & Paul Valstar selected a high seller

Regan Graham bought a high seller

Hunter & Velon Herback purchased the high selling bull

AVERAGE UP 73%

Benchmark Bull Sale Benchmark Charolais Bull Sale March 28, 2015 • Cobden, ON Gross Average 27 Yearling & Long Yearling Bulls $171,350 $6,348 Auctioneer: Stewart James

High Selling Bulls Lot 17, CORNERVIEW TIME BOMB 9B (Polled, 114 lb. BW, 1,014 lb. 205 DW, 1,880 lb., 43 cm), sired by VFF Time Out 172Y, out of a PCFL Texas 52P daughter. Sold for $8,400 to Destiny Cattle Co., Moosehorn, MB. Consigned by Cornerview Charolais, Cobden. 46

Lot 24, CORNERVIEW BOGART 35B (Polled, 89 lb. BW, .6 BW EPD, 1,630 lb., 42 cm), sired by RPJ Pistol 129Y, out of a Sparrows Coach 467S daughter. Sold for $7,600 to Kelvin Egan, Hull, QC. Consigned by Cornerview Charolais. Lot 7, BLACKBERN ACE 47A (Polled, 80 lb. BW, 1,928 lb., 41 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Marshall 25U, out of an HTA Spirit Pld 826H daughter. Sold for $7,600 to Rayburn Evans, Pakenham. Consigned by Blackbern Farms, Forester Falls. Charolais Banner • May 2015

Lot 22, CORNERVIEW BENTLEY 29B (Polled, 99 lb. BW, 896 lb. 205 DW, 1,518 lb., 41 cm), sired by RPJ Pistol 129Y, out of a Cornerview Wallstreet 3W daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Payne Farms, Chapeau, QC. Consigned by Cornerview Charolais. Lot 9, BLACKBERN ANDREW 50A (Polled, 87 lb. BW, -1.5 BW EPD, 1,632 lb., 41 cm), sired by LT Bluegrass 4017 P, out of an SVS Nobleman 25N daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Dallas Rostadt, New Liskeard. Consigned by Blackbern Farms.

MORE BULLS-AVERAGE UP $2,450

Git ‘R Done Bull Sale Git ‘R Done Bull Sale April 7, 2015 • Hodgeville, SK Gross Average 42 Yearling Bulls $319,200 $7,600 Auctioneer: Steve Dorran Sale Manager: By Livestock

You know it is a good day when the increase in the sale gross from last year is more than their whole sale grossed three years ago in their first Git ‘R Done sale. Cedarlea Farms put forth the best set of bulls top to bottom ever and saw breeders, repeat and new commercial customers give them their best sale ever. A snow the day before and ice covered roads didn’t deter the buyers. Their sale partners also had a very good sale with 59 Angus & Red Angus bulls averaging $5,719 and eight open heifers averaging $3,263. High Selling Bulls CEDARLEA BOURBON 93B (Tested Homo Polled, 100 lb. BW, .3 BW EPD, 57 WW EPD, 96 YW EPD, 28.5 Milk EPD, 1,605 lb., 38 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of an LT Unlimited Ease 9108 daughter . Sold for $24,000 to Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB. CEDARLEA WINSLOW 89B (3rd Gen. Polled, 100 lb. BW, 106 YW EPD, 32.8 Milk EPD, 1,610 lb., 41.5 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of an SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston. CEDARLEA JUAREZ 47B (Double

Polled, 90 lb. BW, 97 CE EPD, -2.2 BW EPD, 1,460 lb., 38 cm), sired by Sparrows Reno 824U, out of a CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W daughter. Sold for $13,500 to LZ Farms, Kyle. CEDARLEA FRIAR TUCK 83B (3rd Gen. Polled, 105 lb. BW, 800 lb. 205 DW, 58 WW EPD, 103 YW EPD, 26.9 Milk EPD, 1,550 lb., 37 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of a CSS Show Boat 5J daughter. Sold for $11,000 to Harcourt Charolais, Quill Lake. CEDARLEA BISHOP 24B (Polled, 100 lb. BW, 94 YW EPD, 1,525 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of a CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W daughter.

Sold for $11,000 to A & L Cattle Co., Lucky Lake. CEDARLEA TEMPLAR 75B (Tested Homo Polled, 110 lb. BW, 815 lb. 205 DW, 61 WW EPD, 113 YW EPD, 27.6 Milk EPD, 1,600 lb., 41 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of a Sparrows Reno 824U daughter. Sold for $10,250 to Downie Lake Colony, Maple Creek. CEDARLEA CHAPARRAL 58B (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 93 lb. BW, 1 BW EPD, 92 YW EPD, 31.7 Milk EPD, 67.02 LMY), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of an SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter. Sold for $10,250 to Whitby Farms, Lucky Lake.

Aaron Siemens added a top bull to his A & L operation

Repeat customer Doug Jones took another top bull

Wil Lowe purchased another two top bulls

Tammy & Doug Harcourt bought a new herdsire

Curtis & Nanette Turnbull purchased the high selling bull

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Layne Evans selected the second high selle

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AVERAGE UP 66%

Branding the Best Bull Sale Branding the Best Bull Sale April 11, 2015 • Spiritwood, SK Gross Average 24 Yearling Bulls $172,050 $7,169 Auctioneer: Chris Poley

Martens Cattle Co., Glenbush teamed up with a couple of Angus breeders in the established Branding the Best Bull Sale. This is a month later than the now defunct Northern Alliance Sale where they sold before, but only improved on the results. The solid offering of bulls saw five sell to breeders. The 53 Angus & Red Angus bulls averaged $5,417. High Selling Bulls Lot 68, MXS CLOUSEAU 404B (Polled, 81 lb. BW, -2 BW EPD, 1,475 lb., 40 cm), sired by MXS Craftsman 910W, out of a D R Revelation 467 daughter. Sold for $17,000 to CSS Charolais, Paynton. Lot 57, MXS OASIS 414B (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 91 YW EPD, 29.6 Milk EPD, 1,755 lb, 40.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of a CSS Sir Navigator 77S daughter. Sold for $10,000 Cas-Bar Farms, Blaine Lake.

Lot 61, MXS CONSTELLATION 464B (Polled, 104 lb. BW, 762 lb. WW, 1,480 lb., 39 cm), sired by SVY Northstar 153Y, out of an Erixon’s Spitfire 127T daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Saunders Charolais, Markdale, ON. Lot 70, MXS PROSPER 422B (Polled, 92 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 1,430 lb., 38 cm), sired by MXS Craftsman 910W, out of a CJC Big Sky X623 P daughter. Sold for Cam Stewart bought $9,750 to Diesen Farms, Shell Lake. the high seller

Tyler & Bennett Blanchette were volume buyers taking three

Lot 73, MXS ARCHER 430B (Polled, 93 lb. BW, 844 lb. WW, 1,470 lb., 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Eldorado 361L, out of an SOS Detonator 8M daughter. Sold for $9,750 to Brian Roth, Rosthern.

Lionel Casavant added a high seller to his Cas-Bar operation

Michael Hicks bought a herdbull for their Midnight Lake herd

Rose & Brian Diesen took a high seller

AVERAGE UP 42%

Saunders Bull Sale Saunders Charolais 10th Annual Bull Sale April 4, 2015 • Keady, ON Gross Average 28 Yearling Bulls $165,450 $5,909 Auctioneer: Scott Kuhl Sale Consultant: Jack McCoubrey

Sources say it was a beautiful day, full house, lots of buyers on hand and they served 28 pies. Sounds like a good way to push the average up by over $1,700. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 2, JSR RENO 11B (Double Polled, 91 lb. BW, 875 WW, 9 year old dam, 1,680 lb., 42 cm), sired by HTA 48

Vegas 134Y, out of an SVY Freedom Pld 307N daughter. Sold for $7,100 to Carl Spencer, Tara. Lot 7, JSR BLITZ 22B (Double Polled, 80 lb. BW, 24.9 Milk EPD, 1,500 lb., 37.5 cm), sired by Shelco Made Easy 512R, out of a JSR Trophy 88T daughter. Sold for $6,700 to Ross Lyon, Dundalk. Lot 13, JSR LOTTO 37B (Double Pooled, 81 lb. BW, 1,330 lb., 38 cm), sired by D R Revelation 467, out of a JSR Trophy 88T daughter. Sold for $6,600 to Larry Lake, Owen Sound. Lot 21, JSR WILFORK 75B (Double Polled, 104 lb. BW, 1.1 BW EPD, Charolais Banner • May 2015

10 year old dam, 1,435 lb. 36 cm), sired by Shelco Made Easy 512R, out of an SVY Freedom Pld 307N daughter. Sold for $6,600 to Edwin Weber, Lucknow. Lot 28, JHR ALABAMA SLAMMER 4A (Polled/s, 86 lb. BW, 1,610 lb., 41 cm), sired by Shelco Made Easy 512R, out of a JSR Usher 32U daughter. Sold for $6,550 to Joe Morris, Bristol, QC. Consigned by Blue Mountain Charolais, Clarksburg. Lot 4, JSR MONTANA 19B (100 lb. BW, 950 lb. WW, 1,805 lb. 42.5 cm), sired by ABC Mahomet, out of a Winn Man’s Pistol 615S daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Kevin Freiburger, Elmwood.

TWO SALES IN ONE

North of the 49th Bull Sale

This year Wilgenbusch Charolais combined the North of the 53rd sale, that was held at Paynton, with their 12th Annual North of the 49th sale at the home farm at Halbrite. Many repeat customers from both sales as well as some volume buyers helped make the sale strong. 11 bulls went online through DLMS with bulls selling to six provinces and 12 bulls sold to purebred breeders. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 109, JWX CLEARCUT 802A (3rd Gen. Polled, 106 lb. BW, 815 lb. 205 DW, 2,030 lb., 45 cm), sired by RPJ Carrera 53X, out of a CSS Sir Clearcut 14N daughter. Sold for $11,250 to Darrell and Gary Whitman, Estevan. Lot 102, JWX AXLE 154A (Double Polled, 102 lb. BW, 830 lb. 205 DW, 58 WW EPD, 2,070 lb., 45 cm), sired by RPJ Carrera 53X, out of a KAYR Tex

26L daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Rolston Farms, Delisle. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 2, JWX BURNIN IT DOWN 613B (Double Polled, 101 lb. BW, 57 WW EPD, 118 YW EPD, 25.1 Milk EPD, 1,740 lb., 44 cm), sired by LAE Juice Box 190Y, out of a CS Pld Junction 4J daughter. Sold for $20,000 for 3⁄4 interest to Steppler Farms, Miami, MB. Lot 1, JWX BOARDWALK 65B (3rd Gen Polled, 98 lb. BW, 52 WW EPD, 94 YW EPD, 15.94 REA, 1,610 lb., 39 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of a CSS Sir Navigator 37T daughter. Sold for $16,500 for 3⁄4 interest to Pine Bluff Charolais, Love. Lot 4, JWX BOTTOMS UP 223B (Polled, 96 lb. BW, 54 WW EPD, 102 lb. YW EPD, Leptin CT, 1,573 lb., 37 cm), sired by HTA Tautus 555R, out of a CSS Sir Navigator 37T daughter. Sold for $12,000 for 3⁄4 interest to Laurel Creek Charolais, Abernethy. Lot 7, JWX BODACIOUS 805B (3rd Gen. Polled, ET, 94 lb. BW, 16.87 REA, 66.62 LMY, 1,644 lb., 36 cm), sired by Elder’s Zeus 22Z, out of SVY Starstruck 8X. Sold for $12,000 for 3⁄4

Darrell & Gary Whitman purchased the high selling two year old

Dan & Andre Steppler were out and took home the high seller

12th Annual North of the 49th Bull Sale April 6, 2015 • Halbrite, SK Gross Average 17 Two Year Old Bulls $121,850 $7,168 76 Yearling Bulls 459,400 6,045 93 Lots

$581,250

$6,250

Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock

Crystal, Anne, Jonathon & Bob Moulding bought the Bottoms Up bull

Mark, Ashley, Cassidy & Halle Vermeulen bought a high seller

Charolais Banner • May 2015

interest to Strutt Charolais, Leader. Lot 73, JWX BOX OFFICE 1153B (Double Polled, Homo Red, 84 lb. BW, -1.7 BW EPD, 1,330 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by SRK Solid 12U, out of a Lang’s Red Soldier 22S daughter. Sold for $10,750 to Vee R Bar Charolais, Ceylon. Lot 5, JWX PLAY IT AGAIN 135B (Polled, 108 lb. BW, 5.0 Marbling, 1,730 lb., 43 cm), sired by TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET, out of a BKJ Barbwire 716G daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Bugg Farm Ltd, Paynton. Lot 9, JWX BLOWN APART 904B (3rd Gen. Polled, 74 lb. BW, Twin, 56 WW EPD, 107 YW EPD, 24.5 Milk EPD, 16.47 REA, 67.23 LMY), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of an HBSF Express 77X daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Hays Tack Grazing Co-op Ltd, Hays, AB. Lot 10, JWX COUNTY LINE 205B (3rd Gen. Polled, 76 lb. BW, Twin, 56 WW EPD, 107 YW EPD, 1,440 lb., 39 cm), sired by Gerrard Pastor 35Z, out of an HBSF Express 77X daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Caul Charolais, Devlin, ON.

Raymond Paschke added the second high seller to his Pine Bluff operation

Leon Strutt selected the Bodacious bull

Adam Bugg & Becky Bradley came from the north sale and purchased again

GREAT BUYING DAY

Mutrie & Bar H Bull Sale

Auctioneer: Brad Stenberg Sale Manager: By Livestock

Mutrie Farms and Bar H Charolais brought out a good set of nice pedigreed bulls which saw a good crowd get them bought for reasonable dollars. The quality was higher than the dollars spent. Five Angus bulls averaged $5,640 and

five Shorthorn open heifers averaged $2,730. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 18, SWR ALFE 49A (4th Gen Polled, 99 lb. BW, 101 YW EPD, 2,100 lb., 41 cm), sired by JWX Silver Bullet 524W, out of a KCM Achiever 724T daughter. Sold for $4,500 to PFRA. Consigned by Mutrie Farms, Glenavon. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 5, SWR BARTER 20B (Polled/s, 99 lb. BW, 1,300 lb., 38 cm), sired by VFF Time Out 172Y, out of an RPJ EnV 625S daughter. Sold for $5,300 to Dave & Shelly Kotylak, Glenavon. Consigned by Mutrie Farms.

Avery, Shelly & Dave Kotylak selected the two high selling yearlings

Cliff & Coy Strickland were volume buyers taking four

3rd Annual Mutrie & Bar H Bull Sale April 8, 2015 • Candiac, SK Gross Average 6 Two Year Old Bulls $24,200 $4,033 17 1/2 Yearling Bulls 65,200 3,726 23 1/2 Lots

$89,400

$3,804

Lot 2, SWR BAYOU 12B (3rd Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 103 lb. BW, 775 lb. WW, 1,500 lb., 39 cm), sired by KBK Rally 24T, out of a Belmont’s Cognac 65P daughter. Sold for $5,000 to Dave and Shelly Kotylak. Consigned by Mutrie Farms. Lot 27, BAR H AFFINITY 142B (3rd Gen Polled, 89 lb. BW, -1 BW EPD 790 lb. WW, 22.8 Milk EPD, 1,285 lb., 41 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of a Chardel Global 29L daughter. Sold for $4,600 to Darren Shindle, Dysart. Consigned by Bar H Charolais, Grenfell.

Scott Grieves purchased three bulls

Glen Elford bought for the PFRA

LOCAL, REPEAT SUPPORT

Top Cut Bull Sale 25th Top Cut Bull Sale April 14, 2015 • Mankota, SK Gross Average 4 Two Year Old Bulls $19,500 $4,875 27 Yearling Bulls 113,400 4,200

31 Lots

$132,900

Auctioneer: Bruce Switzer

$4,287

Wood River Charolais and Blake’s Red Angus of McCord put forth a quality set of bulls for this 25th sale. A good crowd of repeat area customers gave them a consistent sale. Their 19 Angus bulls averaged $4,987. High Selling Two Year Old Bull WOOD RIVER WYOMING 84A 50

(110 lb. BW, 1,925 lb., 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Richmond 905W, out of an HC Prince 430P daughter. Sold for $6,750 to South Ridge Farms, Claydon. High Selling Yearling Bulls WOOD RIVER LARAMIE 75B (Double Polled, 104 lb. BW, 1,435 lb., 38 cm), sired by Sparrows Richmond 905W, out of a CS Pld Junction 4J daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Rene Bouffard, Lafleche. WOOD RIVER BERMUDA 18B (Double Polled, 98 lb. BW, 1,300 lb., 37 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanzadero 849U, out of an HC Prince 430P daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Tom Charolais Banner • May 2015

Collins, McCord. WOOD RIVER PERFORMER 34B (84 lb. BW, twin, 1,260 lb., 37 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanzadero 849U, out of a P-3 Perfect Lad 0-17K daughter. Sold for $6,000 to Don & Karen Blake, McCord. WOOD RIVER DREAM BOAT (Double Polled, 105 lb. BW, 1,170 lb., 36 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanzadero 849U, out of a P-3 Perfect Lad 0-17K daughter. Sold for $6,000 to Lone Tree Grazing Ltd, Bracken.

OBITUARY

Henry Mann 1930-2015

Henry Yorke Mann passed away surrounded by family and friends in his home after a brief illness, in Oliver, BC at the age of 84. Henry will be lovingly remembered by his newlywed partner of 20 years, wife Denise, his stepsons Eric HillmerMann (Nancy) and Kym Franklin, and stepdaughters Theresa Slater and Cindy Bahm. Further, he will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Sarah and Colin Hillmer, and Payden Siemens, as well as, his brothers Richie (Audrey) and David (Susan) and nieces and nephews. Henry was born and raised in Rossland, BC. He received an athletic ski scholarship from Washington State University and raced competitively. Henry was training to qualify for the 1952 Olympic Winter Games; regrettably, an athletic injury removed him from the competition. Henry

transferred to the University of Oregon in 1952, graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1954. In the years from 1955 to 1970 Henry worked as an architect in Vancouver, first with Mercer & Mercer Architects, and then on his own in 1963. In 1970, Henry left architecture to take a new direction with his then wife Elizabeth and stepson Eric. They developed a homestead in the Upper Squamish River Valley. By 1972, Henry sought to move his cattle business to more land and a dryer climate. This resulted in the purchase of McCuddy Creek Ranch on McKinney Road near Oliver, BC. The purebred herd known as Mann Polled Charolais became nationally well known for the quality performance tested cattle. In 1995, Henry planned his return to architecture and sold the herd and the ranch property with the exception of his residence. Henry was a director of

the British Columbia Charolais Association for many years and sat on the Canadian Charolais Association Board of Directors from 1989 to 1991. Henry’s home, the Manndala was built on the ranch in 1993, and is quintessential to Henry’s design philosophy; a melding of the spiritual and the physical functions in structural integrity, and sustainability, using natural materials, and respecting the essence of the client and the site. Henry has an extensive national exhibition catalogue, and endless image and prestigious article publications. Henry continued his hand drawn practice of sacred architecture through to the last month of his 84th year. At his side, his wife Denise was an acting confidante, cook and dance partner. It will always be a pleasure to recall this generous spirit in a cowboy hat, with a Porsche and a penchant for blues music.

OBITUARY

Rodney Turnbull 1949-2015

Rodney was born in Pincher Creek, Alberta, to Bill and Annie Turnbull, the youngest of four siblings. He was raised on a farm in the Halifax District in the M.D. of Pincher Creek. During and after high school Rodney worked at Foothills Auto Service pumping gas and working in the parts department. He then started work with Rangeland Pipeline where he stayed until his

retirement in 1998. Rodney and his wife Carol-Ann, who were married in 1970, bought the family farm in 1971. He started with a few Black Angus cows – soon changing to purebred Charolais cattle. Son Curtis and daughter Shannon were a great help on the ranch. Rodney enjoyed farming and with Curtis’s growing cattle interest, they worked well together. Rodney always supported Curtis (Nanette) in his purebred Charolais business, he was Charolais Banner • May 2015

very proud of him. He was equally proud of his daughter Shannon’s (Graham Scherger) position on the Livingstone Range School Division Board of Trustees. Rodney was often seen, through the years, with grandsons riding with him in his John Deere tractors or helping him repair equipment in his shop. Rodney loved to hear his granddaughters sing – he often said their talent was a gift from God. 51

MORE BULLS, AVERAGE HIGHER

Cornerstone Bull Sale Cornerstone “More Bang for Your Buck” Bull & Female Sale April 18, 2015 • Whitewood, SK Gross Average 24 Yearling Bulls $134,050 $5,585 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock

The Whitewood Auction Mart was packed for this last sale of the season. Brimner Cattle Co., Manor, put forth another solid set of good haired, calving ease bulls that found strong, solid demand. WRAZ Red Angus provided the 30 Red Angus bull which averaged $5,950, 12 Red Angus heifers which averaged $4,621 and 24 commercial Red Angus yearling heifers which averaged $2,756. High Selling Bulls Lot 63, BRIMNER BULL 96B (3rd Gen. Polled, 104 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 803 lb. 205 DW, 1,470 lb., 38 cm), sired by Bar J Trojan 68X, out of a KMAC Serio 32S daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Bricney Stock Farm, Maidstone. Lot 59, BRIMNER BULL 3B (3rd Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 82 lb. BW, -3.4 BW EPD, 1,410 lb., 38 cm), sired by Bar J Trojan 68X, out of a G.Bros. Standout 8S daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Bar H Charolais, Grenfell.

Lot 61, BRIMNER BULL 79B (3rd Gen. Polled, 98 lb. BW, -.4 BW EPD, 25 Milk EPD, 1,470 lb., 42 cm), sired by Bar J Trojan 68X, out of a KMAC Serio 32S daughter. Sold for $7,750 to Cudmore Farms, Wawota. Lot 71, BRIMNER BULL 144B (3rd Gen. Polled, 90 lb. BW, -1.9 BW EPD, 1,375 lb., 39.5 cm), sired by Bar J Trojan 68X, out of a G.Bros. Standout 8S daughter. Sold for $7,750 to Scissors Creek Charolais, McAuley, MB. Lot 74, BRIMNER BULL 117B (4th Gen. Polled, 91 lb. BW, 98 YW EPD, 25.2 Kevin Carefoot took Milk EPD, 1,440 the fourth high seller lb., 42.5 cm), sired back to Manitoba

Wendall & Leanne Weston came and took the high seller

by McTavish Tuff 113Z, out of a KMAC Serio 32S daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Sandscot Ltd., Minitonas, MB. Lot 60, BRIMNER BULL 42B (3rd Gen. Polled, 92 lb. BW, -.5 BW EPD, 1,425 lb., 39 cm), sired by Bar J Trojan 68X, out of a Rosso Red Cole 13S daughter. Sold for $7,250 to Darrell Petterson, Wawota.

Repeat customer Mark Cudmore took another high seller

Repeat customer Darrell Petterson purchased a top seller

Kevin Haylock visits with Kelly Brimner about buying his second high seller

AVERAGE UP 22%

Cedardale Charolais Bull Sale Cedardale Charolais 12th Annual Bull Sale April 18, 2015 • Nestleton, ON Gross Average 27 Yearling Bulls $188,000 $6,962 Auctioneer: Carl Phoenix

Cedardale Charolais had their best sale ever with the average moving up over $1,400 and a few more bulls in the offering. A beautiful day saw a good crowd with strong commercial support and bulls selling from Quebec to Saskatchewan. 52

High Selling Bulls Lot 25, CEDARDALE BRILLIANCE 119P (Polled, 96 lb. BW, 994 lb. 205 DW, 1,555 lb., 42 cm), sired by Keys All State 149X, out of a Sharp Hills 26K daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Beck Farms, Milestone, SK. Lot 7, CEDARDALE BENTLEY 47B (Double Polled, 91 lb. BW, 942 lb. 205 DW, 1,617 lb. 365 DW, 1,895 lb., 46 cm), sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, out of an HFCC Calypso 1N daughter. Sold for $8,000 to John Henry, Pakenham. Charolais Banner • May 2015

Lot 4, CEDARDALE BISHOP 24B (Double Polled, 101 lb. BW, 851 lb. 205 DW, 12 year old dam, 1,690 lb., 42 cm), sired by Cedardale Beck purchased Yellowstone 25Y, Wade the high selling bull out of a Cedardale Knight 2K daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Maltheb Farms, Yelverton.

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Bull Sales in Brief M.C. Quantock Bull Sale January 31, 2015 • Lloydminster, SK Gross Average 44 Two-Year Old Bulls $335,000 $7,614

Built Right Bull Sale March 10, 2015 • Provost, AB Gross Average 8 Yearling Bulls $39,900 $4,988

North West Bull Sale March 23, 2015 • North Battleford, SK Gross Average 8 Yearling Bulls $54,700 $6,837

Hill 70 Quantock Bull Sale February 7, 2015 • Lloydminster, AB Gross Average 33 Two-Year Old Bulls $246,500 $7,470 31 Yearling Bulls 184,750 5,960

Valley Charolais Bull Sale March 10, 2015 • Kamloops, BC Gross Average 27 Yearling Bulls $138,950 $5,146

Transcon’s Advantage Bull Sale March 25, 2015 • Saskatoon, SK Gross Average 9 Two Year Old Bulls $47,600 $5,288

Neilson Cattle Company Bull Sale March 13, 2015 • Willowbrook, SK Gross Average 29 Two Year Old Bulls $156,800 $5,407

K-Cow Ranch Family Bull Sale March 27, 2015 • Elk Point, AB Gross Average 1 Mature Bull $7,750 $7,750 29 Two Year Old Bulls 213,750 7,370 9 Yearling Bulls 53,250 7,045

64 Lots

$431,250

$6,738

Denbie Ranch & Guests Bull Sale February 14, 2015 • Ste. Rose, MB Gross Average 14 Two Year Old Bulls $76,350 $5,454 7 Yearling Bulls 37,650 5,378 21 Bulls

$114,000

$5,429

St-Martin Test Station Bull Sale February 21, 2015 • St-Martin, QC Gross Average 42 Yearling Bulls $212,750 $5,065 Rainalta and Guests Bull Sale February 24, 2015 Brooks, AB Gross Average 24 Yearling Bulls $125,450 $5,227 34th Annual South Central Charolais Bull Sale March 6, 2015 • Innisfail,AB Gross Average 27 Two Year Olds $156,100 $5,781 77 Yearling Bulls 399,100 5,183 104 Bulls

$555,200

$5,338

Wrangler Made Charolais Bull Sale March 7, 2015 • Westlock,AB Gross Average 14 Two Year Old Bulls $100,600 $7,185 30 Yearlings Bulls 227,400 7,580 44 Bulls

$328,000

$7,454

96th Annual Pride of the Prairie Bull Sale March 9, 2015 • Lloydminster, SK Gross Average 4 Two Year Old Bulls $20,600 $5,150 16 Yearling Bulls 80,100 5,005 20 Bulls

$100,700

$5,035

Harvie Ranching 6th Annual Bull Sale March 10, 2015 • Olds, AB Gross Average 26 Yearling Bulls $195,250 $7,509

Northern Classic Bull Sale March 13, 2015 • Grand Prairie,AB Gross Average 7 Yearling Bulls $65,750 $9,392 Vente Synergie Bull Sale March 14, 2015 • Ste-Sophie de Levard, QC Gross Average 4 Yearling Bulls $20,700 $5,175 McKeary Charolais and Guests Tradition Bull Sale March 18, 2015 • Brooks, AB Gross Average 11 Two Year Old Bulls $95,000 $8,636 24 Yearling Bulls 154,150 6,422

39 Lots

$274,750

$7,045

Source for Success Bull Sale March 28, 2015 • Indian River, ON Gross Average 3 Yearling Bulls $15,300 $5,100 Quebec Select Bull Sale March 28, 2015 • St-Sylvestre, QC Gross Average 31 Yearling Bulls $130,200 $4,200

$7,121

Transcon’s Mountainview Bull Sale March 28, 2015 • Innisfail, AB Gross Average 20 Two Year Old Bulls $105,800 $5,290 19 Yearling Bulls 114,800 6,042

Buffalo Lake Charolais and Guests Bull Sale March 19, 2015 • Stettler, AB Gross Average 15 Two Year Old Bulls $95,250 $6,350 32 Yearling Bulls 222,100 6,940

Borderland Cattle Co. Bull Sale March 28, 2015 • Rockglen, SK Gross Average 5 Two Year Old Bulls $24,100 $4,820 12 Yearling Bulls 60,900 5,075

35 Bulls

47 Bulls

$249,250

$317,300

$6,751

2015 Reese Cattle Co Bull Sale March 20, 2015 • Innisfail, AB Gross Average 41 Yearling Bulls $160,100 $4,005 Canada’s Red, White & Black Bull Sale March 21, 2015 • Moose Jaw, SK Gross Average 2 Yearling Bulls $11,000 $5,500 Northern Impact II Charolais Bull Sale March 21, 2015 • Clyde, AB Gross Average 19 Two Year Old Bulls $129,650 $6,824 15 Yearling Bulls 72,500 4,770 34 Bulls

$202,150

$5,918

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39 Lots

17 Lots

$220,600

$85,000

$5,671

$5,000

Chopper K & Campbell Charolais Bull Sale April 1, 2015 • Alameda, SK Gross Average 14 Yearling Bulls $96,500 $6,893 Grassroots Bull Sale April 2, 2015 • Veteran, AB Gross Average 5 Two Year Old Bulls $36,750 $7,350 20 Yearling Bulls 138,700 6,935 25 Lots

$175,050

$7,002

Maritime Beef Test Station Sale April 4, 2015 • Nappan, NS Gross Average 9 Yearling Bulls $50,650 $5,628

SALES IN BRIEF, CONTINUED Vermillion Charolais Group Bull Sale April 4, 2015 • Vermilion, AB Gross Average 67 Two Year Old Bulls $510,600 $7,621 10 Yearling Bulls 62,250 6,225 77 Lots

$572,850

$7,440

N.E. Source Bull Sale April 4, 2015 • Tisdale, SK Gross Average 8 Yearling Bulls $32,600 $4,075 Daines O’Neill Livestock Bull Sale April 9, 2015 • Innisfail, AB Gross Average 6 Yearling Bulls $63,250 $10,541

Wilkenridge & Guest Walking Plow Charolais Bull Sale April 11, 2015 • Ridgeville, MB Gross Average 12 Yearling Bulls $40,750 $3,396

Vanderhoof Bull Sale April 11, 2105 • Vanderhoof, BC Gross Average 3 Two Year Old Bulls $14,600 $4,867 3 Yearling Bulls 14,300 4,767

Eastern Select Bull & Female Sale April 11, 2015 • Campbellford, ON Gross Average 2 Two Year Old Bulls $ 9,600 $4,800 19 Yearling Bulls 97,300 5,120 4 Cow/calf Pairs 18,600 4,650 9 Bred Cows 28,700 3,188 5 Yearling Heifers 18,600 3,720

Select Genetics Bull Sale April 13, 2015 • Swift Current, SK Gross Average 1 Two Year Old Bull $5,500 $5,500 6 Yearling Bulls 33,000 5,500

39 Total Lots

$172,800

$4,430

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6 Lots

7 Lots

$28,900

$38,500

$4,817

$5,500

Top Selling BullS in Canada • Fall 2014 – Spring 2015 Bull Sparrows Kingston 139y

Sire Winn Mans lanza 610S

Sold for $155,000.00

Sparrows escobar 429B

Winn Mans Skaggs 663X

$55,000.00

cMl Touchdown 414B Sparrows hombre 449B Sparrows Milan 453B cMl heisman 413B elder’s Banadero 321B elder’s Baltista 348B cMl Gunslinger 410B elder’s Star Buck 284B McTavish ironhide 31B Kayr Patent748B oNl chillin’it 14B rollin’ acres Zip 12B Winn Mans 780a cedarlea Bourbon 93B harvie Stout 17B Gerrard Zeppelin 3B hBc G2 430B high Bluﬀ Bodacious 78B JWX Burnin it down 613B

Gerrard Pastor 35Z Winn Mans Skaggs 663X Winn Mans lanza 610S Gerrard Pastor 35Z Sparrows Nixon 111y Sparrows Nixon 111y Gerrard Pastor 35Z elder’s Zeus 22Z SVy Monument Pld 159y rolling d classic 878u Jil Thunder roll 67B Scf you Betcha 84y Bhd Stout X41 Gerrard Pastor 35Z harvie Stout 124X Gerrard Pastor 35Z lT ledger 0032P ShSh hd 14y lae Juice Box 190y

$41,000.00 $41,000.00 $36,000.00 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 $34,000.00 $30,000.00 $28,500.00 $27,000.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00 $25,500.00 $25,500.00 $24,000.00 $22,000.00 $21,000.00 $20,500.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00

PurchaSer Pro-char charolais & Johnson charolais doll charolais ranch & romans ranches White lake colony Pro-char charolais Steppler farms Soderglen ranches White cap charolais Wrangler charolais Wells charolais Polzin cattle co coyote flats charolais oBG, Bauman & dismukes Jd cattle foundation Genetics creek’s edge land & cattle co. Turnbull charolais letniaks charolais Soderglen ranches all in farms Palmer charolais Steppler farms

Sold By Pro-char, Johnson & Wrangler a. Sparrow farms Mcleod livestock a. Sparrow farms a. Sparrow farms Mcleod livestock elder charolais elder charolais Mcleod livestock elder charolais McTavish charolais Kay r land & cattle o’Neill-daines livestock rollin’ acres charolais Winn Man farms cedarlea charolais harvie ranching Gerrard cattle co. harcourt charolais high Bluﬀ Stock farm Wilgenbusch charolais

2015 Spring Bull Sale Summary

yearling bulls selling, 82% of the yearling more than $150,000 and one sale grossing According to statistics, the 2015 Spring over $1,000,000. There were 29 sales selling sales averaged over $5000. Bull Sales had the highest overall sales more than 40 lots. average and total gross dollars in the 34 There were over 90 bulls selling for years the Charolais Banner has been Mature bulls were up in average $10,000 or more. compiling bull sale results. $173,500 with 1 ¼ more lots selling in 2015. Bull Sale Chart Notes: There were 82 sales reporting in 2015, 6 There were 27 more two-year-old bull more than 2014, with the overall average lots selling in 2015 with an increase in • Statistics are from fall 2014 sales with up $1848. There were 278 31/75 more lots average of $2177. 100% of sales with twomore than 10 bulls and spring 2015 selling and an increase in total gross year olds selling had a two-year old bull sales dollars by $6,760,500. average above $4000 compared to 78% in • No U.S. bull sales are included in 2014. A quick overview shows that of the 71 the chart. sales reporting in both 2014 and 2015, 93% There were 228 more yearling lots • The sales with fall long-yearlings of those sales had an increase in overall selling in 2015, increasing the overall average by $1706. Of all the sales with average. There were 55 sales grossing were treated as two-year-old bulls. It is the breeders’ responsibility to submit a sale summary to the Charolais Banner oﬃce (by fax, email or phone) to ensure that their sale is included in the chart and further statistics. Unless the Charolais Banner oﬃce receives a report, no information will be shown for that sale.

Sales Grossing $250,000 plus

Rawes Ranches $1,061,500 A. Sparrow Farms $646,800 Wilgenbusch Charolais (North of 49th) $581,250 Pro-Char Bull Sale $580,000 VerMillion Charolais Group $572,850 South Central AB Breeders $555,200 Charolais Power (Footprint Farms) $544,250 P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $527,800 Char-Maine Ranching $474,000 Steppler Farms $457,150

White Cap/Rosso Hill 70 Quantock Maple Leaf Annual Sale McLeod Livestock & Kay-R Charolais Horseshoe E Charolais Winn Man Farms Bull Sale Elder Charolais Sandan Charolais MC Quantock Bull Sale Wrangler Made Bull Sale

$442,000 $431,250 $390,600 $389,350 $387,500 $371,250 $349,150 $345,950 $335,000 $328,000

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HEJ Charolais Sale High Country Bull Sale Git’R Done Bull Sale (Cedarlea) Buffalo Lake Charolais Pleasant Dawn K-Cow Family Bull Sale Prairie Distinction Bull Sale Louber Farms

$326,700 $325,050 $319,200 $317,300 $289,900 $274,750 $274,000 $256,000

2015 Charolais Spring Bull Sale Statistics Sales

MATURE BULLS (no. – average $) 2014 2015

TWO-YEAR-OLDS (no. – average $) 2014 2015

Acadia Colony Charolais Sale Beck Farms Bull Sale

2 - $3,250

2 - $7,500

Benchmark Bull Sale Best of the Breeds Bull Sale

2 - $4,700

Borderland Cattle Co. Bull Sale

6 - $3,475

5 - $4,820

Branding the Best (Northern Alliance) Buffalo Lake Charolais

18 - $4,850

15 - $6,350

Built Right Bull Sale

YEARLINGS (no. – average $) 2014 2015

TOTAL (no. – average $) 2014 2015

16 - $3,553

34 - $4,435

16 - $3,553

34 - $4,435 $56,850.00 $150,800.00

34 - $3,391

35 - $6,379

36 - $3,383

37 - $6,439 $121,800.00 $238,250.00

29 - $3,672

27 - $6,348

29 - $3,672

27 - $6,348 $106,500.00 $171,350.00

21 1/2 - $4,470

28 - $5,857

23 1/2 - $4,489

28 - $5,857 $105,500.00 $164,000.00

9 - $3,394

12 - $5,075

15 - $3,427

17 - $5,000 $51,400.00

30 - $4,320

24 - $7,169

30 - $4,320

24 - $7,169 $129,600.00 $172,050.00

38 - $5,505

32 - $6,940

56 - $4,953

47 - $6,751 $277,400.00 $317,300.00

6 - $3,817

8 - $4,988

6 - $3,817

Canada’s Red, White & Black Bull Sale

2 - $5,500

Cattleman’s Classic

1 - $6,000

SALE GROSS (Bulls Only) 2014 2015

$39,900.00 $11,000.00

3 - $4,333

23 1/3 - $4,965 24 - $5,712

27 - $6,962

24 - $5,712

27 - $6,962 $137,000.00 $188,000.00

8 - $4,862

15 - $9,216

39 1/4 - $5,287

38 3/4 - $8,608

47 1/4 - $5,215

53 3/4 - $8,818 $246,450.00 $474,000.00

Charolais Power (Footprint Farms)

20 - $5,460

24 - $8,968

35 - $5,104

43 - $7,651

55 - $5,233

67 - $8,123 $287,850.00 $544,250.00

Chopper K & Campbell Charolais

1 - $5,200

16 - $4,328

14 - $6,893

17 - $4,379

14 - $6,893 $74,450.00

20 - $5,183

24 - $5,585

20 - $5,183

24 - $5,585 $103,650.00 $134,050.00

Cedardale Charolais

Cornerstone Annual Sale Daines O’Neill Livestock Bull Sale

6 - $10,541

Denbie Ranch & Guests (Myhre)

8 - $3,500

Diamond W Charolais

3 - $3,933

Eastern Select Sale

14 - $5,454 2 - $4,800

Elder Charolais

2 - $4,900

Family Tradition Bull Sale

9 - $5,228

8 - $6,438

Ferme Palerme Gilliland Bros. Bull Sale

28 1/3 - $4,950

8 - $4,988 $22,900.00 2 - $5,500

5 - $4,880

Char-Maine Ranching

31 2/3 - $4,568

$85,000.00

1 - $3,000

4 - $4,775

7 - $5,378 35 - $5,039

32 - $3,633

35 - $5,039 $116,250.00 $176,350.00

19 - $5,120

13 - $3,646

21 - $5,090 $47,400.00 $106,900.00

37 - $4,962

36 1/2 - $9,566

39 - $4,959

36 1/2 - $9,566 $193,400.00 $349,150.00

13 - $4,008

24 - $8,019

22 - $4,507

32 - $7,623 $99,150.00 $243,950.00

12 - $4,558

17 - $6,159

12 - $4,558

17 - $6,159 $54,700.00 $104,700.00

37 - $5,359 34 23/25 - $4,515

40 - $5,435 $157,650.00 $217,400.00

42 - $7,600

37 - $5,151

42 - $7,600 $190,600.00 $319,200.00

34 - $4,426

26 - $7,509 $150,500.00 $195,250.00

5 - $7,350

Harvie Ranching Sale

1 - $5,500

20 - $6,935 33 - $4,394

HEJ Charolais Sale

$63,250.00

21 - $5,429 $28,000.00 $114,000.00

29 - $3,602

37 - $5,151

Grassroots Bull Sale

6 - $10,541 8 - $3,500

$96,500.00

13 - $3,646

3 - $6,367 29 23/25 - $4,531

Git’R Done Bull Sale (Cedarlea)

35 2/3 - $4,588 $140,250.00 $163,650.00

26 - $7,509

25 - $7,002

$175,450.00

56 - $4,029

60 - $5,445

56 - $4,029

60 - $5,445 $225,650.00 $326,700.00

14 - $3,917

12 - $7,108

24 - $5,283

32 - $7,492

38 - $4,780

44 - $7,387 $181,650.00 $325,050.00

26 - $3,715

30 - $4,910

26 - $3,715

30 - $4,910 $96,600.00 $147,300.00

Hill 70 Quantock

35 - $4,740

33 - $7,470

31 - $4,066

31 - $5,960

66 - $4,423

64 - $6,738 $291,950.00 $431,250.00

Horseshoe E Charolais

10 - $4,175

10 - $5,950

High Country Bull Sale High Point Bull Sale

HTA Charolais & Guests Hunter Charolais

8 - $4,694

Impact Bull Sale

2 - $4,850

K-Cow Family Bull Sale (AB)

1 - $7,750

31 - $4,377

5 - $5,370

39 - $4,144

42 1/2 - $7,339

51 - $5,586

44 - $7,614

Maritime Test Station Sale McQuantock Bull Sale McKeary Charolais & Guests

48 - $6,833

54 - $4,623

58 - $6,681 $249,650.00 $387,500.00

33 3/4 - $5,988

45 1/2 - $5,375

33 3/4 - $5,988 $244,550.00 $202,100.00

28 1/4 - $5,312

29 3/4 - $5,045

36 1/4 - $5,175

34 3/4 - $5,092 $187,600.00 $176,950.00

30 - $5,888

28 1/3 - $5,750

32 - $5,823

28 1/3 - $5,750 $186,350.00 $162,900.00

9 - $7,045

31 - $4,377

39 - $7,045 $135,700.00 $274,750.00

31 - $3,835

42 - $6,095

31 - $3,835

42 - $6,095 $118,900.00 $256,000.00

13 - $2,808

12 - $6,558

52 - $3,810

54 1/2 - $7,167 $198,100.00 $390,600.00

14 - $3,207

9 - $5,628

14 - $3,207

29 - $7,370

Louber Farms Maple Leaf Annual Sale

44 - $4,725 45 1/2 - $5,375

11 - $8,360

McLeod Livestock & Kay-R Charolais

4 1/2 - $12,700

McTavish Charolais Mutrie/Bar H Bull Sale

31 - $3,533

NE Source Bull Sale

6 - $4,033

2 - $3,375

Neilson Cattle Co. (Range Ready)

28 - $4,184

North of 53rd (Wilgenbusch)

36 - $10,815

$50,650.00

44 - $7,614 $284,900.00 $335,000.00

33 - $7,702

36 - $10,815 $254,150.00 $389,350.00

24 - $6,422 28 1/2 - $6,912

9 - $5,628 $44,900.00

51 - $5,586

35 - $7,121

$163,650.00

27 - $4,433

36 - $6,196

27 - $4,433

12 1/2 - $3,704

17 1/2 - $3,726

21 1/2 - $3,632

23 1/2 - $3,804 $78,100.00

$89,400.00

3 - $2,500

8 - $4,075

5 - $2,850

8 - $4,075 $14,250.00

$32,600.00

29 - $5,407

28 - $4,184

44 - $3,997

36 - $6,196 $119,700.00 $223,050.00

29 - $5,407 $127,150.00 $156,800.00 $175,850.00

North West All Breeds

6 - $3,466

8 - $6,837

6 - $3,466

8 - $6,837 $20,800.00

$54,700.00

Northern Classic Bull Sale

7 - $3,950

7 - $9,392

7 - $3,950

7 - $9,392 $27,650.00

$65,750.00

Northern Impact

19 - $6,824

P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. Palmer - Neilson

60 - $6,488

60 - $8,796

7 - $6,057

8 - $7,769

Pro-Char Bull Sale

3/4 - $3,750

1 - $155,000

5 - $5,570

26 - $7,125

42 - $4,633

34 - $7,276 $194,600.00 $244,400.00

45 2/3 - $6,348

42 - $4,627

45 2/3 - $6,348 $194,350.00 $289,900.00

4 - $5,150

17 - $3,865

16 - $5,005

17 - $3,865

20 - $5,035 $65,700.00 $100,700.00

9 - $8,894

43 - $5,582

46 - $7,498

48 3/4 - $5,572

56 - $10,357 $271,650.00 $580,000.00

20 - $3,754

24 - $5,227 $75,075.00 $125,450.00

35 - $5,724

Quebec Select Rainalta & Guests

48 - $5,708

31 - $4,200 5 - $3,730

$202,150.00

60 - $8,796 $389,300.00 $527,800.00

35 - $4,349

13 - $5,665

Pride of the Prairie

34 - $5,918 60 - $6,488

42 - $4,627

Pleasant Dawn Prairie Distinction Bull Sale

15 - $4,770

15 - $3,762

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24 - $5,227

31 - $4,200

$274,000.00

$130,200.00

2015 Charolais Spring Bull Sale Statistics Sales

MATURE BULLS (no. – average $) 2014 2015

Rawes Ranches

TWO-YEAR-OLDS (no. – average $) 2014 2015 126 - $6,098

1 - $3,500

126 - $6,098

141 - $7,528 $768,650.00$1,061,500.00

41 - $4,005

42 - $4,545

41 - $4,005 $190,850.00 $160,100.00

27 - $4,311

32 - $6,750

28 - $4,282

32 - $6,750 $119,900.00 $216,000.00

10 - $2,765

Saint-Martin Bull Test Stn

31 - $3,637 23 - $4,326

21 - $6,719

Saunders Bull Sale Select Genetics Bull Sale

1 - $4,700

1 - $5,500

Size Matters Annual Sale

10 - $2,765

$27,650.00

42 - $5,065

31 - $3,637

42 - $5,065 $112,750.00 $212,750.00

30 - $4,200

31 - $6,608

53 - $4,179

52 - $6,653 $225,500.00 $345,950.00

25 - $4,168

28 - $5,909

25 - $4,168

28 - $5,909 $104,200.00 $165,450.00

6 - $3,704

6 - $5,500

7 - $3,846

7 - $5,500 $26,925.00

21 - $4,019

23 - $4,046

2 - $4,019

23 - $4,046 $84,400.00

Source for Success

3 - $5,100

South Central AB Breeders

24 - $4,656

SALE GROSS (Bulls Only) 2014 2015

42 - $4,545

Saint-Hyacinthe Bull Test Sale Sandan Charolais

TOTAL (no. – average $) 2014 2015

141 - $7,528

Reese Cattle Co. Rollin Acres/Patton/Whiskey Hollow

YEARLINGS (no. – average $) 2014 2015

3 - $5,100

$38,500.00 $93,050.00 $15,300.00

22 - $5,781

77 - $4,326

77 - $5,183

101 - $4,404

99 - $5,338 $444,200.00 $555,200.00

2 - $5,250

6 - $7,125

57 - $6,386

55 1/2 - $10,884

59 - $6,347

61 1/2 - $10,517 $384,500.00 $646,800.00

18 - $5,108

17 - $7,441

45 - $6,130

51 - $6,483

63 - $5,838

68 - $6,723 $367,800.00 $457,150.00

Tee M Jay (Forsyth/Tee M Jay)

34 - $3,789

41 - $4,682

34 - $3,789

41 - $4,682 $128,825.00 $191,950.00

Thistle Ridge Bull Sale

33 - $4,630

Southland Breeders A. Sparrow Farms Steppler Farms

Top Cut Bull Sale

7 - $3,893

4 - $4,875

Transcon’s Advantage Bull Sale

5 - $4,450

9 - $5,288

Transcon’s Cattle Country

5 - $3,780

Transcon’s Mountain View

13 - $4,042

25 - $3,650

27 - $4,200

33 - $4,630

$152,800.00

32 - $3,703

31 - $4,287 $118,500.00 $132,900.00

Tradition Bull Sale

Valley Charolais Bull Sale

9 - $4,366 20 - $5,290

10 - $6,900

19 - $6,042

5 - $4,450

9 - $5,288 $22,250.00

14 - $4,157

$58,200.00

23 - $5,285

39 - $5,671 $121,550.00 $220,600.00

27 - $5,146

Vanderhoof Bull Sale

3 - $4,867

Vente Synergie VerMillion Charolais Group

85 - $5,302

Vikse’s Tip The Scale Bull Sale

67 - $7,621

1 - $15,000

3 - $4,767

$47,600.00

27 - $5,146

$138,950.00

6 - $4,817

$28,900.00

4 - $5,175 $22,925.00

$20,700.00

8 - $2,865

4 - $5,175

8 - $2,865

6 - $4,117

10 - $6,225

91 - $5,224

77 - $7,440 $475,350.00 $572,850.00

48 - $5,919

30 - $7,550

48 - $5,919

31 - $7,790 $284,150.00 $241,500.00

14 - $3,539

24 - $6,829

42 - $4,470

63 - $7,016 $187,750.00 $442,000.00

Vinoy Bull Test Station Wawedash Farms White Cap/Rosso

28 - $4,757

39 - $7,131

White Is Right

41 - $3,396

Wilgenbusch Charolais (North of 49th)

21 - $5,245

17 - $7,168

38 - $5,329

43 - $8,633

Wilkenridge & Guest Walking Plow

59 1/2 - $4,923

76 - $6,045

12 - $3,396

Winn Man Farms Bull Sale Wrangler Made Bull Sale

10 - $4,450

GROSS Dollars $

2 3/4 - $3,727

4 - $45,938

827 1/2 - $5,033

LOTS-Average

$10,250.00

$183,750

$4,164,705.00

14 - $7,185

A. Sparrow Farms $10,884 McLeod Livestock & Kay-R Charolais $10,815 Daines O’Neill Livestock Bull Sale $10,541 Elder Charolais $9,566 Northern Classic Bull Sale $9,392 Char-Maine Ranching $8,608

Sales Selling 50 plus lots

Rawes Ranches South Central AB Breeders Wilgenbusch Charolais (North of 49th) VerMillion Charolais Group Steppler Farms Charolais Power (Footprint Farms)

141 99 93 77 68 67

28 - $4,493

30 - $7,580

854 1/2 - $7,210 1854 19/75 - $8,513,206 $6,160,700

Yearling Sales Averaging $7000 plus

41 - $3,396

$4,591.00

Family Tradition Bull Sale Charolais Power (Footprint Farms) Git’R Done Bull Sale (Cedarlea) Wrangler Made Bull Sale Vikse’s Tip The Scale Bull Sale Harvie Ranching Sale

Hill 70 Quantock White Cap/Rosso A. Sparrow Farms HEJ Charolais Sale P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. Horseshoe E Charolais

80 1/2 - $5,007

$139,250.00 93 - $6,250 $403,050.00 $581,250.00

12 - $3,396

$40,750.00

38 - $5,329

43 - $8,633 $202,500.00 $371,250.00

38 - $4,482

44 - $7,454 $170,300.00 $328,000.00

2082 5/12 - $6,298 2662 151/300 - $4769

2940 11/12 - $6,617 $12,698,800.00 $19,459,300.00

$13,114,900

$8,019 $7,651 $7,600 $7,580 $7,550 $7,509

Pro-Char Bull Sale High Country Bull Sale Branding the Best Palmer - Neilson K-Cow Family Bull Sale

$7,498 $7,492 $7,169 $7,125 $7,045

64 63 61½ 60 60 58

Pro-Char Bull Sale Maple Leaf Annual Sale Char-Maine Ranching Sandan Charolais

56 54½ 53¾ 52

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34 Year (1982-2015) Charolais Bull Sale Trends Year 2015

# of Sales

MATURE BULLS No. Average

$45,938

TWO-YEAR-OLDS No. Average 854 1/2

$7,210

YEARLINGS No. Average 2082 5/12

TOTAL LOTS No. Average

$6,298

2940 11/12

SALE GROSS

$6,617 $19,459,300

2014

2 3/4

$3,727

827 1/2

$5,033

1854 1/4

$4,591

2662 1/2

$4,769 $12,698,800

2013

8 1/6

$10,445

765 1/2

$4,457

1813 1/12

$3,916

2586 1/2

$4,095 $10,591,900

2012

$4,650

667 1/2

$4,921

1876 5/6

$4,282

2537 1/3

$4,435 $11,252,175

2011

$2,833

645

$3,881

1652 1/2

$3,592

2300 1/2

$3,672

$3,227

1597 1/4

$3,092

2151 2/3

$3,130

$6,734,050

$3,288 1552 13/60

$3,223

2158 13/60

$3,242

$6,999,675

2010

$4,050

546 5/12

2009

$4,000

606

$8,445,975

2008

$5,783

565 1/2

$3,076

1495 7/12

$2,905

2072 4/5

$2,933

$6,079,275

2007

4 1/2

$5,011

544 3/4

$3,330

1433 7/10

$2,820

1983 19/20

$2,964

$5,879,625

2006

$2,988

557

$3,101

1277 11/12

$2,930

1838 11/12

$2,982

$5,483,175

2005

$2,400

644 1/2

$2,858

1088 5/12

$2,657

1735 11/12

$2,739

$4,754,928

2004

$2,367

589

$2,427

1159 1/2

$2,390

1751 1/2

$2,403

$4,208,325

2003

$3,583

799 3/4

$2,968

1389

$2,826

2202 5/6

$2,877

$6,338,363

2002

$3,161

961

$3,204

1667 5/6

$3,095

2637 5/6

$3,114

$8,215,407

2001

$3,391

1084

$3,596

1801

$3,087

2896 1/12

$3,272

$9,476,325

2000

$3,467

971

$3,216

1521 1/4

$2,752

2495 1/4

$2,935

$7,323,043

1999

$3,092

928

$2,851

1325 1/2

$2,486

2262 1/2

$2,638

$5,968,094

1998

$3,445

912

$2,884

1545 1/4

$2,534

2467 1/4

$2,667

$6,580,454

1997

13 1/4

$4,925

1038 3/4

$2,756

1383 1/2

$2,503

2434 1/2

$2,624

$6,388,423

1996

11 1/4

$3,053

1091

$2,436

1587 2/3

$2,338

2682 11/12

$2,381

$6,386,758

1995

$3,152

1139

$2,901

2019 1/3

$2,521

3169 1/3

$2,660

$8,429,677

1994

$2,734

1287

$3,122

1487 1/4

$2,872

3084 1/4

$2,884

$8,893,468

1993

$3,043

1337

$2,736

1773

$2,479

3294

$2,593

$8,543,440

1992

$2,889

1382 1/4

$2,577

1503

$2,255

3151 1/4

$2,396

$7,550,565

1991

$2,543

1325 1/4

$2,592

1482 1/4

$2,296

2936 1/4

$2,500

$7,340,941

1990

$2,645

1315 3/4

$2,839

1407 1/2

$2,408

2745 1/4

$2,616

$7,181,960

1989

12 1/2

$3,304

1335 1/8

$2,817

1167 7/8

$2,484

2574 1/2

$2,662

$6,854,090

1988

$3,040

1179

$2,943

1154

$2,468

2354

$2,742

$6,453,080

1987

$3,154

1286

$2,572

880

$2,284

2223

$2,513

$5,586,000

1986

$2,150

1212

$2,396

664

$2,019

1941

$2,314

$4,491,650

1985

$2,642

1141

$2,302

714

$1,889

2399 3/4

$2,201

$5,280,900

1984

$2,098

1112 1/2

$2,633

671 1/4

$2,121

1829 1/2

$2,521

$4,611,675

1983

20 1/2

$2,832

857

$2,739

398

$2,391

1122 1/3

$2,473

$3,686,050

1982

$2,898

714 1/4

$2,203

224

$2,066

1,391 3/4

$2,648

$2,775,600

Two-Year-Old Sales Averaging $7000 plus Char-Maine Ranching Charolais Power (Footprint Farms) Pro-Char Bull Sale P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. Winn Man Farms Bull Sale McKeary Charolais & Guests Palmer - Neilson

$9,216 $8,968 $8,894 $8,796 $8,633 $8,360 $7,769

VerMillion Charolais Group MC Quantock Bull Sale Rawes Ranches Beck Farms Bull Sale Hill 70 Quantock Steppler Farms K-Cow Family Bull Sale

$7,621 $7,614 $7,528 $7,500 $7,470 $7,441 $7,370

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Grassroots Bull Sale Maple Leaf Annual Sale Wrangler Made Bull Sale Wilgenbusch Charolais (North of 49th) White Cap/Rosso A. Sparrow Farms High Country Bull Sale

$7,350 $7,339 $7,185 $7,168 $7,131 $7,125 $7,108

CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION NEWS

Charolais Pride on the Prairies Spring is here, and with the beautiful weather we’ve been having, I hope everyone is starting to get excited for summer! The CCYA Conference& Show this year will be held in Yorkton, Saskatchewan from July 2225, 2015. Yorkton is just under two hours northeast of Regina, and about three hours from Saskatoon. It has about 17,000 people, so it’s the perfect CCYA NATIONAL BOARD charolaisyouth@gmail.com President: Sarah Weinbender sarah.weinbender@gmail.com Vice-President: Shae-Lynn Evans evans32s@uregina.ca Treasurer: Courtney Black petunia-101@hotmail.com Secretary: Tomina Jackson tomi_j_@hotmail.com

location to host our National Show. The host hotels for the conference are the Home Inn and Suites, Yorkton, and the Holiday Inn Express. Both hotels are located within walking distance of the fairgrounds. There are blocks of rooms booked at both hotels reserved for the Charolais Youth. Yorkton has beautiful fairground facilities for us to use. The banquet will also be at the fairgrounds in a room upstairs at the Gallagher Center. The SCA Annual Meeting will be held

Director: Luke Marshall lsm742@mail.usask.ca Director: Megan McLeod rmeganmcleod@rvschools.ab.ca Director: Wyatt Ching gw.ching@sasktel.net Director: Rachael Verwey verweyr@myumanitoba.ca

Shae-Lynn Evans, Vice President

in conjunction with the conference this year as well, so we hope to have a great turn out from the Saskatchewan Charolais breeders. We are very excited to see all the familiar faces at the conference again this year, and hope to meet many new participants! If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to contact us. Best of luck for the rest of the spring, and I hope to see everyone out in Yorkton this July!

2015 CCYA Conference & Show Exec. President: Sarah Weinbender sarah.weinbender@gmail.com Vice-President: Wyatt Ching jppreston223@gmail.com Sec-Treas: Laura Weinbender

ON: Billie-Jo Saunders dbjsaunders@gmail.com MB: Donna Jackson Jackson7@mymts.net AB: Kasey Phillips kphillips@mcsnet.ca

CCYA Provincial Advisors SK: Suzanne Smyth suzannetylersmyth@gmail.com

Youth Coordinator: Kirstin Sparrow kp.sparrow@hotmail.com

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Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference & Show

CharolaiS pride on The prairieS July 22 to 25, 2015 • Yorkton Exhibition Grounds, Yorkton, SK AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 21 12:00 - 8:00 .......................................... Cattle begin to arrive WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 8:00 - 1:00.................................... Cattle Arrive/Registration *Please arrive before 1:00 p.m. 12:00 - 1:00 .................................................................... Lunch 1:00 - 4:00 .......................................... Educational Seminars 4:00 - 5:00 .................................................................... Chores 5:00 - 6:00 .................................................................... Supper 6:30 ................................................................ Welcome Mixer THURSDAY, JULY 23 8:00 - 9:00 .................. Breakfast/Morning Announcements 9:00 - 12:00.............................................. Individual Judging 12:00 - 1:00 .................................................................... Lunch 1:00 - 4:00 ........................ Team Judging/Team Marketing 4:00 - 4:30 .................................................................... Chores 5:00 ........................................................ Supper/Keep & Cull FRIDAY, JULY 24 8:00 - 9:00 .................. Breakfast/Morning Announcements 9:00 - 9:30 .......................................................... Group Photo 9:30 - 11:30 .................................................... Showmanship 11:30 - 12:30 .................................................. Demonstration 12:30 - 1:30 .................................................................... Lunch 1:30 - 4:30 ............ Team Grooming/Individual Marketing 4:30 - 5:00 .................................................................... Chores 5:00 - 5:30 .............................................. Provincial Meetings 5:30 ................................................ Supper/Evening Activity

SATURDAY, JULY 25 8:30 - 9:30 .................. Breakfast/Morning Announcements 10:00 - 11:00 .................................... Team Grooming Finals 11:15 - 12:00........................................................ CCYA AGM 12:00 - 12:45 .................................................................. Lunch 12:45 - 1:00 .............................................. Closing Ceremony 1:45 - 4:00 ........................................................ Conformation 4:30 - 5:00 ........................................ Chores/Cattle Released 6:30.............................................. Banquet/Awards & Dance

• Schedule is subject to change

ACCOMMODATIONS

Home Inn & Suites, Yorkton, SK Queen Rooms @ $114 + tax/night Suite Rooms @ $124 + tax/night Book until June 21, 2015

(306) 782-7829

Camping is available at the fairgrounds. $10/night with power. www.yorktonexhibition.com

(306) 783-4800

Holiday Inn Express, Yorkton, SK Queen Rooms @ $109 + tax/night Book until June 21, 2015

(306) 782-9888

TRANSPORTATION

Regina International Airport is a 2 hour drive from Yorkton, SK. Please inform LeeAnn Weinbender of your travel itinerary and transportation will be arranged if needed. For more information please contact LeeAnn at Home: 306-563-6678 Email: clweinbender@gmail.com

Donations for our silent auction are also greatly appreciated.

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Yorkton Exhibition Association Charolais Banner • May 2015

The Canadian Charolais Youth association Conference and Show CompeTiTion and ShoW ruleS and regulaTionS coMPeTiTioN ruleS 1. entry The Canadian Charolais Youth Association (CCYA) show and Conference is open to all youth members in Canada or foreign countries who are registered members of their respective associations. Canadian members must have paid their $15.00 active membership fee to the CCYA or their $25 active membership fee to the CCA to be able to participate in the conference (see http://youth.charolais.com/membership for more information). CCYA members may include their $15 membership fee with their application form for the Conference and Show. Registration for the Conference enters the youth members in all competitions. First time Conference participants will receive a $50 rebate of their registration fees. 2. ages The age division for the competitions will be: Junior: 12 and under; Intermediates: 13-16 years; Seniors; 17-21 years, as of January 1 of the current year. 3. Photography competition The photography competition is open to all participants. The photograph must be taken by the youth member exhibiting it. Photos should depict the purebred or commercial Charolais industry. Points will be awarded on clarity, quality, originality and relationship to the Charolais industry. Presentation and/or framing is not permitted. Photos must not be larger than 8” X 10”. Bring your photo entry to the conference and enter when you register. Only one photo per exhibitor will be accepted. Pictures entered in past competitions will not be accepted. 4. art competition The art competition is open to all participants. All artwork must be done by the youth submitting it. The artwork must depict something directly related to the Charolais industry. It cannot contain photographs. Any medium may be used: pencil, crayon, pastel, paint, fabric, wood, clay, etc. Originality is the key. Presentation and/or framing are encouraged but no points are awarded on this basis. Artwork must be brought to the conference and entered when you register. Only one entry per exhibitor will be accepted. The highest placing between photography and artwork competitions will be used in aggregate and scholarship points. Artwork entered in past competitions will not be accepted. 5. Showmanship competition The showmanship competition will be divided into the three age categories. Animals will be made available for participants not exhibiting in conformation. If the youth have their own animal, it must be used for the competition. Showmanship will be a non-fit/dry-brush competition; animals that have been fitted will not be allowed to be used for the competition. The assigned ring marshal’s decision will be final. 6. Team Grooming competition The team grooming competition will be twenty minutes in length. Teams of junior, intermediate and senior participants will be arbitrarily made prior to the show. Yearling heifers will be used exclusively for the competition. Heifers are to be washed and clipped prior to the competition but dressing prior to commencement will result in disqualification. Teams will be evaluated on the use of equipment, knowledge, skill, involvement, final appearance and presentation of the heifer. The judge will select up to three teams in each split to bring their heifer back to compete for the overall title. Teams that qualify for the final, if available, will have an hour to groom an unclipped animal. If not available, teams will have an additional 5 minutes per team to touch up the original animal in the show ring. The use of unethical or artificial fitting practices will result in immediate disqualification and under no circumstances will be tolerated. 7. Team Selling/Judging competition All participants will choose between team marketing and team judging. This will be chosen at the time of registration. Teams will be made up of two members who are in the same age category. Teams will be made prior to the conference, but the committee reserves the right to modify teams based on actual attendance. a. Team Selling. Each team will have approximately 5-7 minutes to sell an animal, embryo, semen or related product to a prospective buyer. Teams will be judged on knowledge, enthusiasm, group cooperation/involvement, and overall ability to convince and sell. b. Team Judging The hosting province has the authority to choose if one or two classes will be judged. If expected to judge two classes, in the first class one team member will be responsible for the ring-person duties and the other will place the class and give a set of oral reasons to the audience. In the second class the team members will alternate positions. 8. individual Marketing Individual marketing evaluates participant’s ability to promote a product (or service). Time is given at the conference; participants are not permitted to use/submit materials in advance. c. Junior: Individuals are given a choice of individual selling, or developing promotional item - one of: a radio ad, or a magazine ad. Tape recorders and art supplies will be provided for the ads. Forty-five (45) minutes will be given for individuals to prepare their marketing campaign. d. intermediate: Participants will be required to compare and critique two advertisements of the same medium, and will be judged on logic and effectiveness. Participants will be judged in originality, and content. Forty-five (45) minutes will be given for individuals to complete their questionnaire. e. Senior: Individuals will be required to develop a marketing plan for a specific scenario. The product/service will be selected by the organising committee prior to the conference. A set of questions will be provided as a template for the plan, as well as necessary background information. Forty-five (45) minutes will be given for individuals to prepare their marketing plan. Plans will be submitted in writing and will be judged on logic, clarity, creativity and originality, and effectiveness. For Intermediates and Seniors the top 5 participants, based on their written marketing piece, may be asked to return and given a face-to-face sales pitch to the judge. 9. Keep and cull competition Participants will compete individually and learn the basics of keeping females in the herd on the criteria of past performance and appearance. Members will be given EPD’s and a farm based scenario according to the competitors age category, as developed by the judge prior to competition, and will be expected to select three females from a pen of five. A class will be held by the judge prior to the competition to explain the fundamentals of EPD’s and what the industry is looking for in today’s producing animals. 10. Judging competition Members will compete individually and will judge classes of steers, females, and bull calves. Junior participants will be expected to complete written reasons on three classes and oral reasons on one class, as determined by the organizing committee. The time limit for each class will be 20 minutes. The Intermediate and Senior participants will complete the same classes and be required to submit placing cards as well as complete oral reasons on all three classes. 11. oral reasons Members will compete individually by presenting their oral reasons on previously judged steers, yearling heifers or bull calves. Junior members will only complete one set of reasons on a chosen class. Only junior members will be allowed to refer to their judging cards while giving their oral presentation. There will be a time limit of two minutes. 12. herdsmanship competition The organising committee will group youth exhibiting with those youth without cattle at the Conference and Show. This allows for juniors without cattle to help those with cattle and to meet new people. All members are encouraged to help keep their alley swept and clean and to help one another out. Teams will be limited to a maximum of six members and will be made by organisers according to the youth members’ experience/age and the number of animals to be cared for by the team. A select group of unknown judges will be monitoring the activities of the participants and will compare notes to pick the winners. All families with cattle will be in the same herdsman group unless notified by the families that this is unwanted. Farm signs will not be permitted. 13. The Grant Moffat Memorial ambassador award Members will be evaluated on the helpfulness, willingness, encouragement, spirit, and general attitude towards the conference and fellow participants. A select group of unknown

judges will be monitoring the activities of the participants and will compare notes to pick the winners. Members will be evaluated in their respective age categories. A ballot will be filled out by CCYA members attending the Conference and Show and will also be used in the judging process. 14. education awards Education award monies will be awarded on an overall point basis at the conference and show. Eligibility requirements are listed in the CCYA Policies and Procedures, section 21. The amount of education award monies will be $1800, with $1000 for 1st, $500 for 2ndand $300 for 3rd place, based on the breakdown of the following competitions: Judging & Oral reasons 35%, Ambassador 20%, Showmanship 10%, Photography or Art (best of) 5%, Keep & Cull 10%, Individual Marketing 15%, Essay Competition 5%. 15. aggregate competition Juniors: Points will be awarded as follows: photography/art – best 5%, judging 25%, showmanship 10%, herdsmanship 5%, individual marketing 10%, team marketing or team judging 10%, keep/cull 5%, ambassador 10%, team grooming 10%, oral reasons 5% and 5% for bringing cattle. intermediates & Seniors: Points will be awarded as follows: photography/art – best 5%, judging 30%, showmanship 10%, herdsmanship 5%, individual marketing 10%, team marketing or team judging 10%, keep/cull 5%, ambassador 10%, team grooming 10%, and 5% for bringing cattle. The first and second place winners in each division will be awarded belt buckles to recognise their accomplishments. Additional monies may be awarded at the discretion of the Conference and Show organising committee. 16. conformation classes oﬀered i. PureBred a. Bull Calf born in 2015 b. Heifer Calf born in 2015 c. Yearling Heifer born in 2014 d. Female born in 2013 with natural 2015 calf e. Female born in 2012 or previous with natural 2015 calf f. Champion & Reserve Purebred Female (top 2 animals from classes I (b-e)) ii. coMMercial (50% charolais or visible charolais cross) a. Heifer Calf born in 2015 b. Yearling Heifer born in 2014 c. Female born in 2013 with natural 2015 calf d. Female born in 2012 or previous with natural 2015 calf e. Champion & Reserve Commercial Female (top 2 animals from classes II(a-d)) iii. SPecial claSSeS a. Best purebred, designated red factor animal in the show. b. Market steer (50% Charolais or visible Charolais cross) entry deadline is June 1, 2015 and no entries postmarked after this date will be accepted. 17. Prizes All prizes and placings will be announced only at the banquet on the final night, with the exception of conformation. coNfereNce aNd ShoW reGulaTioNS 1. absolutely No parent/adult participation will be allowed. Barn bosses and ambassador volunteers will be monitoring the barn, wash rack, and tie-out areas at all times. Any parent/adult participation may result in a deduction of aggregate and scholarship points from the youth member in question. Senior members are encouraged to help the junior members. This includes the set-up and take-down of the stall. 2. All purebred animals entered must be registered with the CCA. Crossbred heifers do not need to be registered. Calves should be registered and must be tattooed by show day. No tattooing will be permitted on the grounds. Original registration certificates must accompany purebred cattle to the show, including all calves. Tattoos will be checked upon arrival. 3. Members showing animals that are owned by them or their family can enter as many head as they choose, keeping in mind that they are responsible for showing their entries. Members who cannot bring their own cattle but wish to enter the conformation show may enter an animal belonging to another Charolais breeder. However, members entering cattle not owned by them or their family are limited to only one entry. 4. Animals must be shown by the youth member entering them unless more than one entry is in the class. 5. There is no limit placed on the number of entries per class, however, the youth will be responsible for finding other youth to help them show. 6. The entry fee is $15 per class. Calves may be split oﬀ cows, but in the case of a pair that goes on to the finale, the heifer calves will be ineligible to be shown in the heifer calf division. 7. Classes will be determined after the entry deadline and will contain approximately eight to ten animals. 8. All animals are expected to be broke to lead. If in a case where the animal in question poses a threat to the safety of the other participants, the owner will be asked to remove the animal from the show barn. The Barn Boss will have final say. 9. A bedding base will be provided to all participants. Exhibitors will be responsible for their own feed for the duration of the conference. Night tie-outs will be available, as well as pens for nurse cows. 10. For all CCYA members the consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited on show grounds or during any show activities. Failure to comply with this rule will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the remainder of the Conference and Show. 11. Unethical fitting practices are not allowed in any of the competitions. This includes the use of artificial tail heads, and artificial fillers such as stomach filling; unless deemed necessary by a veterinarian. 12. Surgical alterations are not permitted on any animal being exhibited, unless a valid veterinarian certificate is produced that explains the reason for them. 13. All participants are expected to participate in all events, unless illness forces them out of competition. Youth not participating in all events will lose aggregate and scholarship points. Any youth that chooses not to participate in all events may be disqualified from all competitions and show, and forfeit any prizes or awards that they may have otherwise earned. 14. The show shirt is expected to be worn for conformation, showmanship and team grooming. Name tags are to be worn at all times. 15. The hosting CCYA Conference and Show Organizing Committee, Agricultural Society, or any of the show advisors or volunteers is not responsible for loss, injury or accident to animals, property or humans for the duration of the Conference and Show. 16. First time participants will receive a $50 rebate from the CCYA National Board after the conference, but should pay the full registration amount for the conference. 17. By submitting the attached entry form and signing the Code of Conduct, the youth member agrees to abide by all the above rules and regulations for the competitions and the cattle show. A group of adult advisors, including the Youth Coordinator have been appointed by the hosting Conference and Show Organizing Committee to enforce the rules and regulations. The hosting CCYA Conference and Show Organizing Committee has the power to, at any time, intervene to settle disputes or clarify the rules.

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CCYA 2015 CONFERENCE & SHOW OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM Name: ........................................................................................................................................................... Birthdate: .......................... Address: ................................................................................................................... Town: ................................................................... Postal Code: ............................... Email Address: .......................................................................... Tel: ..............................................

# of Conferences Attended: ............ Allergies (asthma, dietary restrictions, etc.) ........................................................................... Individual Marketing Competition – Juniors only have a choice between: (Check One)

q Individual Marketing q Magazine Ad or m Radio Ad (time and materials will be provided) or q Individual Selling

Team Event (choose one) q Team Selling or q Team Judging T-Shirt/Hoodie: Youth (circle size) S Wash Pant: Youth (circle size)

Adult (circle size) S

Mail or fax entries by June 1st to: Laura Weinbender, PO Box 1809 , Canora, SK S0A 0L0 F: (306) 563-6678 E: laurabrookew@gmail.com • Make cheques payable to CCYA 2015 Livestock Registration Do you want your family as one herdsman group or in mixed groups? Class

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q One Group q Mixed Groups

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CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION CODE OF CONDUCT The Canadian Charolais Youth Association strives to promote respectful behavior in all areas of its Conference and Show by youth participants and parents.Both the participant and their parents/guardian must sign this form prior to the youth participating in any Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference and Show. As a participating youth in the Canadian Charolais Youth Association I agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct: 1. Offer constructive support of my fellow participants. 2. Show appreciation of good work by competitors. 3. As a visitor to conference/show facilities and motel/hotel, respect the property and regulations of the host facility/motel. 4. Recognize the integrity of the judges and officials and respect the difficulty of their decisions and accept their decisions with good sportsmanship. 5. Respect the feelings of all participants and the efforts made by all. 6. Learn at least one new skill during the course of the conference/show. 7. Express thanks to organizing members, sponsors, and officials for helping to present the Conference and Show. 8. By word and deed, offer leadership to new conference/show members. 9. Refrain from using alcohol or drugs during the entire time of the Conference and Show. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I DO NOT COMPLY IN ANY WAY WITH THE ABOVE CODE OF CONDUCT, THAT I WILL FORFEIT ANY PRIZES/AWARDS I MAY HAVE EARNED, AND I WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE CONFERENCE AND SHOW.I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY BE SUSPENDED FROM ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING YEAR’S SHOW AND CONFERENCE.MY REINSTATEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOW/CONFERENCE WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS/THE CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE.

YOUTH PARTICIPANT Date ........................................................................................................................................................ Signature .............................................................................................................................................. Print Name of Participant ............................................................................................................... AS PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) OF THE YOUTH PARTICIPANT, I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE RULES AND BY MY SIGNATURE, AM IN AGREEMENT WITH THIS CODE OF CONDUCT. PARENT/GUARDIAN 1 Date ........................................................................................................................................................ Signature .............................................................................................................................................. Print name............................................................................................................................................ PARENT/GUARDIAN 2 Date ........................................................................................................................................................ Signature ..............................................................................................................................................

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LIVESTOCK FEE @ $20/ANIMAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION *CCYA MEMBERSHIP @ $15.75/EACH ADULT REGISTRATION @ $150/INDIVIDUAL TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED

Entry Fee

$ $150.00 $ $ $

Adult Registration $150 – Children under 5 FREE Name:____________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ Name:____________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ Adults & Guests will have the opportunity to sign up for various activities or volunteer positions at the youth registration booth. * Separate cheque required for CCYA Membership ($15.75) payable to CCYA

INSTRUCTIONS • All youth members attending the show are required to pay their annual CCYA membership of $15.75 which funds the semi-annual newsletter, purchase incentive program, leadership scholarship and essay competition. Please enclose a separate cheque for this amount payable to the Canadian Charolais Youth Association (CCYA). • Animals can be borrowed from a family who does not have a participating youth member, but ONLY ONE (1) animal can be registered per participating member. • Members showing animals owned by them, their family, or a family with a participating youth member can enter multiple animals. • List each entry separately. • Additional livestock entries can be submitted on a separate sheet of paper. • Photocopies of livestock registration papers must accompany entry form. • Please note the changes to this year's rules and regulations and make sure that you have met all of the requirements. • A signed Code of Conduct must accompany all youth member registrations, absence of the signed form will render youth member ineligible to partake in the Conference & Show. • Registration fee is $150 per youth. This includes merchandise, meals for Tuesday lunch through Friday night Banquet and all competitions except the cattle show. Registration fee for Adults includes all meals and banquet ticket. • First-time participants will receive a $50 rebate from the CCYA after the conference, but should pay the full registration amount.

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Calendar of Events May 26 Last Chance All-Breeds Bull Sale, 12 noon, Johnstone Aucton Mart, Moose Jaw, SK May 30 Pasture Ready Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales June 11 – 13 Canadian Charolais Association Annual General Meeting, Brandon, MB

June 22 – 30 World Charolais Technical Conference, Saskatchewan & Alberta June 23 & 24 T Bar Invitational Golf Tourney, Dakota Dunes Golf Course, Saskatoon, SK

July 25 Saskatchewan Charolais Association Annual General Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Gallagher Room, Yorkton (SK) Exhibition Grounds

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Advertisers Index Amabec Charolais ..........................................67

Good Anchor Charolais .................................65

Parklane Charolais .........................................66

Annuroc Charolais .........................................67

GRP Ltd...........................................................64

Patton Charolais ............................................67

B Bar D Charolais ...........................................67

H.S. Knill Company Ltd..................................64

Phillips Farms .................................................69

Baker Charolais ..............................................67

Happy Haven Charolais .................................66

Pleasant Dawn Charolais...............................67

Bar H Charolais ..............................................68

Harcourt Charolais.........................................41

Poley, Chris .....................................................64

Bar Punch Ranch ............................................65

Hard Rock Land & Cattle Co..........................66

Potter Charolais .............................................67

BCRC ...............................................................39

Harvie Ranching ............................................65

Prairie Cove Consulting .................................64

Beck Farms .....................................................68

HEJ Charolais .................................................65

Be-Rich Farms.................................................65

Hicks Charolais ...............................................67

Blackbern Charolais .......................................67

High Bluff Stock Farm ...................................66

Bo-Jan Enterprises .........................................68

Holk Charolais................................................65

Bova-Tech Ltd.................................................64

Horseshoe E Charolais ...................................68

Bow Valley Genetics Ltd. ...............................64

HTA Charolais Farm ......................................66

Bricney Stock Farms .......................................68

Hunter Charolais ...........................................66

Bridor Charolais .............................................67

JMB Charolais ................................................66

Brimner Cattle Company...............................68

Johnson Charolais..........................................65

Buffalo Lake Charolais .................................65

Johnstone Auction.........................................64

Prairie Gold Charolais....................................69 Prairie Sky Farms (Cypress) ............................17 Prairie View Charolais ...................................67 Pro-Char Charolais .........................................66 Qualman Charolais .......................................69 Rawes Ranches...............................................66 Rebuild with Steel .........................................64 Reykdal Farms Charolais................................67 Rollin' Acres Charolais ...................................67 Rosso Charolais (Cypress) ..............................17

Canadian Charolais Association......................9

Jordan River Charolais...................................68

Carey, Brent....................................................64

Kaiser Charolais Farm ....................................65

Cedardale Charolais.......................................67

Kanewischer, Jerry .........................................64

RRTS Charolais ...............................................66

Cedarlea Farms (Cypress) .......................17,IBC

Kay-R Land & Cattle Ltd. ...............................65

Saddleridge Charolais....................................66

Charla Moore Farms ......................................68

KCH Charolais ................................................66

Sandan Charolais Farms ................................66

Royale Charolais ............................................68

Char-Maine Ranching....................................65

Kirlene Cattle .................................................67

Saskatchewan Charolais Association ............11

Charolais Journal ...........................................64

La Ferme Patry de Weedon ...........................68

Saunders Charolais ........................................68

Char-Top Charolais (Cypress).........................17

Land O' Lakes Charolais ................................67

Scarth Cattle Co. ............................................67

Charworth Charolais Farms...........................65

Langstaff Charolais........................................67

Serhienko/Voegeli Cattle Co. ........................69

Chomiak Charolais ........................................65

Laurel Creek Ranch........................................68

Sharodon Farms .............................................68

Circle Cee Charolais Farms ............................65

Leemar Charolais ...........................................65

Skeels, Danny .................................................64

Cougar Hill Ranch ..........................................68

LEJ Charolais ..................................................66

Sliding Hills Charolais ....................................69

Creek's Edge Land & Cattle Co. ....................68

Lindskov-Thiel Charolais Ranch ....................69

A. Sparrow Farms..........................................IFC

C2 Charolais ...................................................66

M & L Cattle Co..............................................67

Spruceview Charolais.....................................66

Davis-Rairdan .................................................64

Mack's Charolais ............................................67

Stephen Charolais Farm ................................69

Defoort Stock Farm .......................................66

Maple Leaf Charolais.....................................65

Steppler Farms Ltd. ....................................3,67

Diamond W Charolais....................................68

Martens Cattle Co..........................................69

Dorran, Ryan ..................................................64

Martens Charolais..........................................66

Double L Ranch..............................................65

McAvoy Charolais Farm.................................69

Double P Stock Farms ....................................66

McKay Charolais ............................................66

Dubuc Charolais.............................................68

McKeary Charolais .........................................65

Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle................67

McLeod Livestock...........................................64

Eaton Charolais..............................................69

McTavish Charolais ...................................21,69

Elder Charolais Farms ...............................35,68

Medonte Charolais ........................................67

Ericson Livestock Services ..............................64

Miller Land & Livestock .................................67

Ferme Palerme ...............................................68

Murphy Livestock...........................................65

Stock, Mark ....................................................64 Stockmen's Insurance ....................................64 Sunrise Charolais............................................68 Temple Farms .................................................69 Thistle Ridge Ranch .......................................66 Transcon Livestock Corp. ...............................64 Tri-N Charolais................................................67 Turnbull Charolais..........................................66 Western Litho ................................................65

Fischer Charolais ............................................65

Mutrie Farms..................................................69

Whiskey Hollow Cattle Company .................68

Fleury, Michael...............................................64

Myhre Land and Cattle..................................66

White Cap Charolais ......................................69

Foat Valley Stock Farm ..................................65

Nahachewsky Charolais.................................69

WhiteWater Livestock ...................................68

Footprint Farms ............................................65

Norheim Ranching.........................................64

Wilgenbusch Charolais..........................69,OBC

4-G Charolais Ranch.......................................68

N3 Stock Farms (Cypress)...............................17

Wilkie Ranch ..................................................66

Future Farms ..................................................65

P & H Ranching Co.........................................65

Winters Charolais...........................................68

Gerrard Cattle Co...........................................65

Packer Charolais.............................................67

Wood River Charolais (Cypress) ....................17

Gilliland Bros. Charolais ................................68

Palmer Charolais ............................................69

Wrangler Charolais........................................66

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Homozygous Polled, Gerrard Pastor son • High seller to TURNBULL CHAROLAIS, Pincher Creek, AB Thanks also to our great commercial customers and these breeders for selecting herdsires: • PETEROSA EXPORTS Red Deer, AB • EZ RANCH Driftpile, AB Cedarlea Winslow 89B • Winn Mans Lanza son to HORSESHOE E CHAROLAIS, Kenaston, SK

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Also to Perrot Charolais, Naicam C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB Gord Miller, Milk River, AB Char-Maine Ranching, Cardston, AB

JWX Burnin It Down 613B STEPPLER FARMS, Miami, MB

JWX Boardwalk 65B PINE BLUFF CHAROLAIS, Love

JWX Bottoms Up 223B LAUREL CREEK CHAROLAIS, Abernethy

JWX Bodacious 805B STRUTT CHAROLAIS, Leader

Thanks to our many great commercial customers including these volume buyers: • Douglas Lake Ranch, PFRA • Fahlman Cattle Co.

JWX Box Office 1153B VEE R BAR CHAROLAIS, Ceylon (2)

We invite you to stop by this summer and see our 400 females on grass with next year’s prospects.

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