To all Commercial and Purebred breeders that took an interest in our program! We appreciate everyone who looked through the bull pen, attended the sale, bid online and purchased bulls. Your ongoing support is greatly valued.
ELDER’S NOBLEMAN 533N
LT Countdown 9712 PLD x JWX Guess Who 776G to BRAXCAM FARMS, AB
ELDER’S MATEO 5163N
LT Global 3322 PLD ET x JWX Honky Tonk 5005H to NORHEIM RANCHING, SK
ELDER’S NIKIAS 510N
Elder’s Lazardo 305L x Elder’s Houlio 4H to LAZY S LIMOUSIN & CHAROLAIS, AB
ELDER’S SPARK 5153N
JWX Honky Tonk 5005H x TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630E ET to BLANCHETTE RANCHING, SK
Thank You also to:
Harvie Ranching, AB
Daines O’Neill Livestock, AB
JayDawn Farms, AB
Serhienko Cattle Co, SK
CJL Livestock, SK
B-Bar Cattle, SK
Payne Livestock, SK
Coyote Flats Charolais, AB
CM Charolais, SK (2)
Nil-Ray Farms Ltd., AB
Blanchette Ranching, SK
ELDER’S NARCO 522N
LT Countdown 9712 PLD x Elder’s Houlio 4H to ANCHOR D SIMMENTALS, AB
ELDER’S MONARCH 5142N
JWX Honky Tonk 5005H x Elder’s Houlio 4H to SCOTT STOCK FARMS, AB
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As the saying goes, “Records are made to be broken,” and broken they were. This year saw the highest-selling Charolais bull in Canadian history. Congratulations to everyone involved in making history.
I don’t think anyone anticipated what this spring would bring in terms of what buyers were willing to pay for top-end bulls. I’ve always said that quality sells—and that holds true across all commodities. The better the product and the clearer the benefit to the consumer, the more they are willing to pay. Commercial cow-calf operations really stepped up this year and, in many cases, came prepared to invest. I hope everyone shows their appreciation for that support. Overall, the sale average was up $3,608—an outstanding result. Congratulations to each and every one of you on a job well done.
So where are we on the demand curve for Charolais bulls? I wish we had a crystal ball. I truly believe we haven’t seen the peak yet, as more producers recognize the advantages of incorporating Charolais bulls into their operations. That said, we must
be careful not to become complacent. Just because we can doesn’t mean we should. Maintaining integrity and strengthening the breed requires continued discipline. I encourage all producers to keep raising the bar year after year.
We also saw increased demand for calving ease and heifer bulls, as more operations recognize the benefits of breeding heifers to Charolais to produce the kind of uniform calf crop buyers are looking for.
Top-yielding cull bulls have surpassed the $8,000 mark—nearly $2,000 higher than this time last year. Not sure about you, but I can’t wait to see green grass again—even if it comes with mosquitoes.
In this issue, you’ll find the spring bull sale chart. As always, its accuracy depends on the information provided. The more data we receive, the more reliable these charts become, and we thank you for continuing to see the value in contributing.
Looking ahead, the Canadian Charolais Association AGM will be held in Nova Scotia in June. It’s shaping up to be a great event, with plenty of activities planned throughout the week in the Maritimes. We’re looking forward to it.
Ranch Review
Robbie Chomik
While on the topic of the Maritimes, be sure to read the profile on the multi-generational McAffee Farms in New Brunswick—it’s a great story. Also, don’t miss updates from the Saskatchewan Charolais Association, the Sask Royal at The Willows Golf Course, and the Alberta Charolais Association’s annual summer tour.
In July, youth will gather in Carp, Ontario for the Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference and Show. The organizing committee has been working hard, and it’s sure to be a fantastic week. The Charolais World Congress in Australia in early August is also shaping up to be an incredible event—there’s still time to book your trip if you haven’t already.
We wish everyone a safe and successful spring seeding season and hope you receive the moisture needed to keep that grass growing.
Justin and I will be on the road this summer, so if you’re looking to update photos for next spring’s bull sale catalogue or want to be part of the 60th Herd Sire edition, now is the time to book. Summer truly is the best time for cattle photography.
36244 C&E Trail, Red Deer County, AB T4G 0H1 403.877.2615 • oneill_09@hotmail.com
2026 is shaping up to be one for the history books. One of the early highlights came in January when I attended the U.S. National Show and Sale in Denver. This event is always a great opportunity to network with my counterparts at AICA, and US breeders.
2026 Year to Date
Craig Scott
Overall, the convention provided valuable insights and reinforced the importance of staying informed and engaged within the industry. To remain competitive, the plant needs to maximize pounds on each animal.
The next event on the agenda was the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention in Nashville. This was my first time attending, and I would highly recommend it to all members. The sessions were informative and thought-provoking. One session I attended focused on carcass size, and it generated a great deal of discussion. There was considerable debate around optimal carcass weights, with some arguing that increasing size—up to 1,150 lbs—can still be profitable, while others questioned the longterm sustainability of that trend. It was interesting to hear different perspectives and consider how these decisions impact both the producer and the end product.
Another key takeaway from the event was the ongoing conversation around cow herd efficiency. There was strong emphasis on the need to produce more with less—focusing on efficiency, profitability, and adaptability in today’s market conditions.
The next session I attended focused on the Beef on Dairy and the direction the industry is heading. At present, black-hided cattle continue to dominate many breeding decisions, but there is a slight shift occurring toward cattle with more yield potential. Advancements in technology—particularly genomics— are playing a larger role in how breeding and selection decisions are made in this sector of the beef industry.
Sale season this spring has been very strong and active. It’s been interesting to see the shift in mindset among producers. A few years ago, many producers would talk about how little they had invested in their bulls—now, the conversation has shifted to how much they are willing to pay for quality genetics. Let’s hope these positive trends continue for the foreseeable future.
The Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) AGM will be held in June, in the Maritimes. More information is available in this issue of the Banner. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Craig Scott General Manager
Comme le dit le dicton, « les records sont faits pour être battus », et c’est exactement ce qui s’est passé. Cette année a vu la vente du taureau Charolais le plus cher de l’histoire du Canada. Félicitations à toutes les personnes qui ont contribué à écrire cette page d’histoire.
Je ne pense pas que quiconque ait pu prévoir ce que ce printemps nous réservait quant à ce que les acheteurs étaient prêts à payer pour des taureaux haut de gamme. J’ai toujours dit que la qualité fait vendre — et cela vaut pour tous les produits. Plus le produit est de qualité et plus les avantages pour le consommateur sont évidents, plus les acheteurs sont prêts à payer. Les exploitations commerciales de vachesveaux se sont vraiment mobilisées cette année et, dans bien des cas, sont venues prêtes à investir. J’espère que tout le monde saura apprécier ce soutien. Dans l’ensemble, la moyenne des ventes a augmenté de 3 608 $, un résultat exceptionnel. Félicitations à chacun d’entre vous pour ce travail bien fait. Alors, où en sommes-nous sur la courbe de la demande pour les taureaux Charolais ? J’aimerais bien qu’on ait une boule de cristal. Je crois sincèrement que nous n’avons pas encore atteint le sommet, car de plus en plus de producteurs reconnaissent les avantages d’intégrer des taureaux Charolais dans leurs exploitations. Cela dit, nous
Les affaires au ranch
Robbie Chomik
devons veiller à ne pas nous reposer sur nos lauriers. Ce n’est pas parce que nous le pouvons que nous devons le faire. Maintenir l’intégrité et renforcer la race exige une discipline constante. J’encourage tous les producteurs à continuer de placer la barre plus haut année après année.
Nous avons également constaté une demande accrue pour les taureaux facilitant le vêlage et les taureaux pour génisses, car de plus en plus d’exploitations reconnaissent les avantages de croiser des génisses avec des Charolais pour produire le type de veaux uniformes que recherchent les acheteurs.
Les taureaux de réforme les plus performants ont dépassé la barre des 8,000$, soit près de 2,000$ de plus qu’à la même période l’année dernière. Je ne sais pas pour vous, mais j’ai hâte de revoir l’herbe verte, même si cela s’accompagne les moustiques.
Dans ce numéro, vous trouverez le tableau des ventes de taureaux du printemps. Comme toujours, son exactitude dépend des renseignements fournis. Plus nous recevons de données, plus ces tableaux gagnent en fiabilité, et nous vous remercions de continuer à reconnaître l’importance de votre contribution.
À l’horizon, l’assemblée générale annuelle de l’association canadienne du Charolais se tiendra en NouvelleÉcosse en juin. Cet événement s’annonce exceptionnel, avec de nombreuses activités prévues tout au long de la
semaine dans les maritimes. Nous avons hâte d’y être.
Puisque nous parlons des maritimes, ne manquez pas le portrait de la ferme multigénérationnelle McAffee au Nouveau-Brunswick, c’est une histoire formidable. Ne manquez pas non plus les nouvelles de l’association Charolaise de la Saskatchewan, du Willows Golf Courset et de la tournée estivale annuelle de l’association Charolaise de l’Alberta.
En juillet, les jeunes se rassembleront à Carp, en Ontario, pour la conférence et l’exposition de l’Association canadienne de la jeunesse Charolais. Le comité organisateur a travaillé d’arrache-pied, et la semaine s’annonce fantastique. Le Congrès mondial Charolais en Australie, début août, s’annonce également comme un événement incroyable, il est encore temps de réserver votre voyage si vous ne l’avez pas déjà fait.
Nous souhaitons à tous une saison de semis printanière réussie et sans encombre, et espérons que vous bénéficierez de l’humidité nécessaire à la croissance de vos champs.
Justin et moi serons sur la route cet été; si vous souhaitez mettre à jour les photos pour le catalogue de la vente de taureaux du printemps prochain ou participer à la 60e édition de «Herd Sire », c’est le moment de réserver. L’été est vraiment la meilleure période pour la photographie bovine.
36244 C&E Trail, Red Deer County, AB T4G 0H1 403.877.2615 • oneill_09@hotmail.com
L'année 2026 s’annonce comme une année historique. L’un des premiers temps forts est venu en janvier, lorsque j’ai assisté au "National Show and Sale" des États-Unis à Denver. Cet événement est toujours une excellente occasion de réseauter avec mes homologues à l’AICA et les éleveurs américains. Le prochain événement à l’ordre du jour était la convention de la "National Cattlemen’s Beef Association" à Nashville. C’était la première fois que j’y assistais, et je le recommande vivement à tous les membres. Les présentations ont été instructives et stimulantes.
Une conférence à laquelle j’ai assistée portait sur le poids des carcasses, et elle a suscité beaucoup de discussions. Il y a eu un débat considérable autour du poids optimal des carcasses, certains faisant valoir que l’augmentation du poids jusqu’à 1 150 lb peut toujours être rentable, tandis que d’autres ont remis en question la durabilité à long terme de cette tendance. Il était intéressant d’entendre différents points de vue et d’examiner comment ces décisions ont un impact à la fois chez le producteur et pour le produit final.
Un autre message clé de l’événement a été la conversation en cours sur l’efficacité des troupeaux de vaches. L’accent a été fortement mis sur la nécessité de produire plus avec moins — en se concentrant sur l’efficacité, la rentabilité et l’adaptabilité dans les conditions actuelles du marché. Dans l’ensemble, la convention a fourni des
Nouvelles à date en 2026
Craig Scott
informations précieuses et a renforcé l’importance de rester informé et engagé au sein de l’industrie. Pour rester compétitif, l'abattoir doit maximiser les kilos de viande sur chaque animal.
La session suivante à laquelle j’ai assisté s’est concentrée sur le bœuf produit à partir du cheptel laitier et de l’orientation que prend l’industrie. À l’heure actuelle, les bovins de couleur noire continuent de dominer de nombreuses décisions d’élevage, mais il y a un léger changement qui se produit en faveur des bovins ayant plus de potentiel de rendement. Les avancées technologiques — en particulier la génomique — jouent un rôle plus important dans la prise de décisions en matière d’élevage et de sélection dans ce secteur de l’industrie du bœuf.
La saison des ventes de taureaux ce printemps a été très forte et active. Il a été intéressant de voir le changement d’état d’esprit parmi les producteurs. Il y a quelques années, de nombreux producteurs parlaient du peu qu’ils avaient investi dans leurs taureaux— maintenant, la conversation est passée à combien ils sont prêts à payer pour une génétique de qualité. Espérons que ces tendances positives se poursuivront dans un avenir rapproché.
L’AGA de l’Association canadienne Charolais (ACC) aura lieu en juin dans les Maritimes. Plus d’informations sont disponibles dans ce numéro de la revue Banner. Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à me contacter.
Craig Scott General Manager
Springside Cattle Co. & KG Land and Cattle Bull Sale
Bulls For Every Budget Annual Bull & Female Sale
February 12, 2026 • Stettler, AB Auctioneer: Dean Edge
The Stettler Auction Market was literally packed to the rafters for this Annual Sale. Both consignors brought an excellent offering, which was appreciated by the strong in-house and online crowds. Once again, the commercial heifers were well sought after, with 29 Commercial Heifers averaging $6,315 and reaching $7,100.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bull
Lot 56, KG MACK 52M (Polled, 76 lb BW, 13.7 CE, -4.6 BW, 9.9 MCE, 2025 lb, 39 cm), sired by KG True Grit Pld 1K, out of an HTA Quantum Pld 26R daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Plain Lake Colony, Two Hills. Consigned by KG Land & Cattle, Gadsby.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 1, SOS NITRO Pld 506N (Homo Polled, 101 lb BW, 13.2 CE, -3.6 BW, 62 WW, 117 YW, 28 M, 1510 lb, 39 cm), sired by RBM Keystone H41, out of a ZKCC Game On 266Z daughter. Sold ⅔ interest and full possession for $100,000 to Landaker Charolais, Brownvale.
Consigned by
Springside Cattle Co., Airdrie. Lot 44, KG/SOS KEYSTONE ICE ET 148N (Polled, 100 lb BW, 10.2 CE, -0.3 BW, 66 WW, 127 YW, 29 M, 7.6 MCE, 1570 lb, 43 cm), sired by RBM Keystone H41, out of a SDC King Ranch 70T daughter. Sold ¾ interest and full possession for $43,000 to Desertland Cattle Company, Sedalia. Consigned by Springside Cattle Co. & KG Land & Cattle.
Lot 9, SOS NAMASTE Pld 574N (Homo Polled, 81 lb BW, 13.8 CE, -3.6 BW, 75 WW, 130 YW, 7 MCE, 1490 lb, 38 cm), sired by LT Countdown 9712 Pld, out of an SOS Hefner Pld 33H daughter. Sold for $40,000 to Landaker Charolais. Consigned by Springside Cattle Co.
Lot 4, SOS NAILBITER 153N (Horned, Full French, 102 lb BW, 1465 lb, 38 cm), sired by ECHO Springs Bounty 123B, out of a PCFL Maximilian 106G daughter. Sold for $30,000 to Bar J Livestock Inc., Liverpool, TX. Consigned by Springside Cattle Co.
Lot 54, KG ESTRADA ET 88N (Homo Polled, 105 lb BW, 10.6 CE, -3.9 BW, 70 WW, 132 YW, 6.8 MCE, 1625 lb, 42 cm), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out
of a Merit Roundup 9508W daughter. Sold for $29,000 to KSL Simmentals & Charolais, Beaverlodge. Consigned by KG Land & Cattle.
Lot 6, SOS NEUTRON 12N (Polled, 102 lb BW, 71 WW, 126 YW, 1590 lb, 40 cm), sired by SOS Luxor Pld 358L, out of an SOS Apex Pld 139F daughter. Sold for $19,500 to LVV Ranch, . Consigned by Springside Cattle Co.
Lot 52, KG NINE MM ET 38N (Homo Polled, 100 lb BW, 76 WW, 132 YW, 9.2 MCE, 1500 lb, 44 cm), sired by WGD Ruger 8J, out of a Merit Roundup 9508W daughter. Sold for $19,500 to Merv Lansing, Heisler. Consigned by KG Land & Cattle.
Lot 53, KG ALL NIGHTER ET 117N (Homo Polled, 109 lb BW, 69 WW, 130 YW, 1481 lb, 42 cm), sired by WGD Ruger 8J, out of a Merit Roundup 9508W daughter. Sold for $19,500 to Merv Lansing. Consigned by KG Land & Cattle.
Lot 46, KG NOVELTY ET 225N (Horned, 99 lb BW, 1610 lb, 43 cm), sired by WINN Mans Chavez 826Y, out of an SDC King Ranch 70T daughter. Sold for $19,500 to Dave Shand, Delia. Consigned by KG Land & Cattle.
Quinn & Jamie Wagstaff picked up a new herd sire
Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith purchased a high selling Estrada son
Allan Landaker purchased a pair of high selling bulls
P&H Ranching Co. & Gallelli
Charolais Bull Sale
February 21, 2026 • Innisfail, AB
Auctioneer: Dean Edge
26 Two-Year Old Bulls
Gross Average
$470,250 $18,087
19 Yearling Bulls 196,250 10,329
45 Lots
$666,500 $14,811
Would it be a P&H Ranching Bull sale if it wasn’t cold? Year over year, these three consignors, P&H, Gallelli and S&M keep outdoing themselves with quality bulls from multiple sire groups topping the sale.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 2, PH CONCORD 47M (Polled, 116 lb, 76 WW, 133 YW, 57 TM, 3 MARB, 15.27 REA, 2190 lb, 46 cm), sired by Cedarlea Koncord 114K, out of a JDF Vista 9E daughter. Sold for $27,000 to Nester Ranching, Cessford. Consigned by P&H Ranching Co., Innisfail.
Lot 7, PH SHADOW 36M (Polled, 100 lb BW, 3.3 MARB, 14.77 REA, 2030 lb, 41 cm), sired by Pleasantdawn Shadow 508F, out of a KAYR Notorious 111B daughter. Sold for $25,500 to Church Ranching, Calgary. Consigned P&H Ranching Co.
Lot 4, PH LIBERTY 77M (Scurred, 105 lb BW, 7.9 CE, -0.5 BW, 69 WW,
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This young lady did a tremendous job on her first annual sale. Bulls from
P&H Ranching Co. & Gallelli Charolais Bull Sale
123 YW, 25 M, 60 TM, 2.7 MARB, 15.21 REA, 1970 lb, 40 cm), sired by LT Liberty 8148 Pld, out of a KAYR Sanction 102A daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Brian Quast, Hanna. Consigned by P&H Ranching Co.
Lot 1, PH WHITE OWL 26M (Scurred, 103 lb BW, 7.6 CE, 24 M, 2.8 MARB, 2000 lb, 48 cm), sired by ONL Signal Hill 66K, out of a PH Wyoming Wind 118B daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Nester Ranching. Consigned by P&H Ranching Co.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 32, SMC THORC 3N (Polled, 98 lb BW, 113 YW, 34 M, 64 TM, 1380 lb, 34 cm), sired by JIL Thunder Roll 69Z, out of a Cedarlea Tapadero 17G daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Rey Creek Ranch, Logan Lake, BC. Consigned by S&M Charolais, Innisfail.
Lot 38, RUSS NO MISTAKE 45N (Hetero Polled, 96 lb BW, 7.4 CE, 84 WW, 137 YW, 31 M, 73 TM, 1450 lb, 37.5 cm), sired by ONL Demand 50L, out of a KAYR Sanction 102A daughter. Sold for $13,500 to Rey Creek Ranch. Consigned by Gallelli Charolais, Crossfield.
Lot 31, SMC SUCCESS 2N (Polled, 89 lb BW, 9.3 CE, -0.8 BW, 72 WW, 126 YW, 64 TM, 1260 lb, 36.5 cm), sired by KAYR Fruition 26K, out of a Cedarlea Howitzer 49H daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Perry Tanaschyk, Veteran. Consigned by S&M Charolais.
Lot 34, RUSS NOBLE 142N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, 76 WW, 134 YW, 60 TM, 1570 lb, 38 cm), sired by CML Raindance 996G, out of a RUSS Mr. Ease 19E daughter. Sold for $12,500 to Keith Evans, Carstairs. Consigned by Gallelli Charolais.
Mallory’s Charolais Bull Sale
multiple sire groups were appreciated by a large group of commercial cow calf operations.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 16N, MAL Game Day 16N (Homo Polled, 105 lb BW, 61 WW, 114 YW, 57 TM, 1375 lb, 39 cm), sired by Legacys Game Day 45G, out of an SDC Time Out 88T daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Gordon Nitschke, Stettler.
Lot 20N, MAL NASHVILE 20N (Scurred, 108 lb BW, 1290 lb, 39 cm), sired by SOS Mr White 46K out of a WINN Mans Chavez 826Y daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Gordon Nitschke. Lot 2N, MAL WILLY NELSON 2N (Polled, 85 lb BW, 1295 lb, 38.5 cm), sired by WINN Mans Chavez 826Y out of a HTA Defender 846F daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Robert Nott, Innisfree.
The Nester family purchases P&H bulls in volume Neal Church picked up a high selling Two-Year Old bull
Repeat buyer Brian Quast was in town to purchase a high selling Liberty Son
AVERAGE UP AGAIN
43rd Annual Rawes Ranches Charolais Bull Sale
February 17, 2026 • Strome, AB Auctioneer: Dean Edge & Jesse Lawes
Gross Average 171 Two-Year Old Bulls
$2,611,750 $15,273
After a few weeks of unusually warm weather, the traditional February blizzard made an appearance just in time for Canada’s largest offering of Two-Year Old Bulls. The in-house crowd may have been down from previous years, but with 2 online options and a great sales staff, this strong offering was well sought after from many repeat commercial producers and purebred programs alike.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 234, RAWES GUINNESS 234M
(Polled, 86 lb BW, 10.9 CE, -1.7 BW, 62 WW, 132 YW, 0.95 REA, 0.12 MARB, 269 TSI, 2080 lb, 40.5 cm), sired by Rawes Dallas 269A, out of a Rawes Sir T 123Y daughter. Sold for $36,000 to 7 Pillars Ranch, Shell Lake, SK.
Lot 678, RAWES SIR DUKE 678M
(Scurred, 97 lb BW, 63 WW, 32 CW, 1.01 REA, 273 TSI, 1830 lb, 40 cm), sired by Rawes Duke 404E, out of a AAA Sir Pauls Fire 508C daughter. Sold for $34,000 to Duncan Thompson,
Mannville.
Rawes Ranches Bull Sale
Lot 618, RAWES WESTON 618M
(Scurred, 102 lb BW, 77 WW, 144 YW, 41 CW, 1.03 REA, 289 TSI), sired by Rawes Sir Duke 585H, out of a AAA Sir Terrific 521C daughter. Sold for $32,000 to Franklin Cattle Co., Marwayne.
Lot 82, RAWES EMPEROR 82M (Polled, 93 lb BW, 7 CE, 74 WW, 124 YW, 31 CW, 1.06 REA, 277 TSI, 1890 lb, 43 cm), sired by Rawes Maxim 54C, out of a Rawes Dynasty 1Z daughter. Sold for $31,000 to Nester Ranching, Cessford.
Lot 662, RAWES MAJOR 662M (Polled, 100 lb BW, 6.1 CE, 0.91 REA, 1900 lb, 41.5 cm), sired by Rawes Sir Duke 242J, out of a Rawes Dallas 44W daughter. Sold for $26,000 to Matt & Shuana Elines, Big Valley.
Lot 232, RAWES SIR DUKE 232M (Polled, 102 lb BW, 0.98 REA, 0.09
NEW SALE FORMAT
Ross Lake Charolais Bull Sale
February 15, 2026 • DLMS Timed Online
Gross Average
20 Yearling Bulls $203,001 $10,150
After selling bulls by private treaty over the past few years, the Wilkies decided to host an online sale. This new format drew interest across 3 countries.
MARB, 1850 lb, 39 cm), sired by Rawes Duke 404E, out of a Rawes Dallas 44W daughter. Sold for $25,500 to McTavish Farms Ltd., Moosomin, SK.
Lot 295, RAWES SIR DUKE 295M (Polled, 96 lb BW, 9.1 CE, 65 WW, 114 YW, 0.96 REA, 263 TSI, 1860 lb, 42 cm), sired by Rawes Duke 404E, out of a Rawes Dallas 46X daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Duncan Thompson.
Lot 331, RAWES EVEREST 331M (Polled, 105 lb BW, 6 CE, 1910 lb, 43 cm), sired by Rawes Emperor 583G, out of a Rawes Dallas 117D daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Matt & Shauna Elines.
Lot 647, RAWES KNIGHT 647M (Polled, 97 lb BW, 69 WW, 120 YW, 33 CW, 1.11 REA, 0.11 MARB, 282 TSI, 1880 lb, 42 cm), sired by Rawes Sir Duke 312H, out of a AAA Sir Terrific 532C daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Duncan Thompson.
Ross Lake Charolais Bull Sale
High Selling Bulls
Lot BWW 16N, ROSS LAKE
NEWMAN 16N (Polled, 100 lb BW, 1335 lb), sired by SOS Empire Pld 54L, out of a JHCF Kurt 6D daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Dara & Cody Hallett, Byemour.
Lot BWW 14N, ROSS LAKE
NELSON 14N (Polled, 99 lb BW, 1400 lb), sired by SOS Empire Pld 54L, out of a CWW Buckshot 209B daughter. Sold for $15,500 to Andy Vanderlee, Stettler.
Lot BWW 17N, ROSS LAKE NESTER 17N (Horned, Full French, 99 lb BW, 1345 lb), sired by EMB Kapone 38K, out of a Maple Leaf Sisteron 3190A daughter. Sold for $14,000 to Double S Land & Cattle, Mirror.
Repeat buyers Kathleen & Les Nester made the trip to buy quality bulls in volume
Jared McTavish purchased a new herd sire
Shane Quist took the high selling bull back to Shell Lake
Chris Sargent bought the high selling Kapone son
13th Annual McLeod Livestock & Triple M Farms Charolais Bull Sale February 18, 2026 • Olds, AB Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran
4 Two-Year Old Bulls
46 Yearling Bulls
50 Lots
Gross Average
$74,500 $18,625
945,000 20,543
$1,019,500 $20,390
48 Commercial Cow/Calf Pairs
$528,750 $11,016
It may have been a touch on the cold side, but once the sale started, the snow started to melt off the roof. Things got hot right off the hop with the Anderson first calf heifer pairs with Charolais sired calves at side reaching $13,000/pair. The McLeod families brought a very uniform set of bulls to town that were appreciated by the many repeat and volume buyers.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 21, MMM WINCHESTER 45M
(Hetero Polled, 85 lb BW, 18 CE, -3.4 BW, 81 WW, 153 YW, 38 M, 311.77 TSI, 1930 lb, 44 cm), sired by CML Tremor 31L, out of an RBM Fargo Y111 daughter. Sold for $25,000 to High River Colony Farming Corp., High River. Consigned by Triple M Farms, Claresholm.
Lot 22, MMM REMINGTON 47M
McKeary Charolais Tradition Bull Sale
February 22, 2026 • Compeer, AB
25 Two-Year Old Bulls
Selling Bulls
Lot 1, McKeary Solitude 1M, sired by JIL Solitude 146K. Sold for $31,000 to Flat Valley Cattle Co., Hilda.
Lot 10M, McKeary Knox 10M, sired by WJS Knox 23K. Sold for $20,000 to Double F Farms, Kirriemuir.
Lot E701, McKeary Solitude E701, sired by JIL Solitude 146K. Sold for $20,000 to Murray Ranches, Tilley.
13th Annual McLeod Livestock & Triple M Farms Bull Sale
(Homo Polled, 80 lb BW, 12 CE, -1.2 BW, 69 WW, 135 YW, 27 M, 278.04 TSI, 1925 lb, 42 cm), sired by CML Tremor 31L, out of an RBM Fargo Y111 daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Lowe Ranches, Nanton. Consigned by Triple M Farms. High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 1, CML MARKSMAN 517N (Hetero Polled, 90 lb BW, 9.5 CE, 80 WW, 149 YW, 42 M, 308.13 TSI, 1510 lb, 39 cm), sired by CML Tremor 31L, out of a Gerrard Pastor 35Z daughter. Sold 1/2 interest and full possession for $65,000 to White Lake Colony, Nobleford. Consigned by McLeod Livestock, Cochrane.
Lot 2, CML WHIRLWIND 546N (Homo Polled, 90 lb BW, 10 CE, -0.1 BW, 79 WW, 146 YW, 40 M, 298.05 TSI, 1425 lb, 40 cm), sired by CML Tremor 31L, out of a Gerrard Pastor 35Z daughter. Sold 1/2 interest and full possession for $60,000 to Palmer Charolais,
Bladworth, SK. Consigned by McLeod Livestock.
Lot 4, CML APOLLO 527N (Homo Polled, 86 lb BW, 13.6 CE, -4.6 BW, 78 WW, 131 YW, 33 M, 288.13 TSI, 1440 lb, 44 cm), sired by CML Tremor 31L, out of a CML Thor 898F daughter. Sold for $50,000 to White Lake Colony. Consigned by McLeod Livestock.
Lot 12, CML RENO 535N (Homo Polled, 94 lb BW, 75 WW, 148 YW, 28 M, 286.83 TSI, 1415 lb, 40 cm), sired by CML Thriller 21K, out of a Gerrard Pastor 35Z daughter. Sold for $45,000 to White Lake Colony. Consigned by McLeod Livestock.
Lot 8, CML TREMOR 549N (Scurred, 86 lb BW, 10.5 CE, 82 WW, 148 YW, 43 M, 292.87 TSI, 1460 lb, 42 cm), sired by CML Tremor 31L, out of an LT Patriot 4004 Pld daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Barrit Enterprises Ltd., Clive. Consigned by McLeod Livestock.
Southland Angus & Charolais
6, 2026 • Swift
High Selling Yearling Bull
Lot 55, SOUTHLAND BOOMTOWN 69N, sired by Silverstream Padra P7. Sold for $10,500 to Quinton Ranches, Cardston, AB. W2 Farms Bull Sale
March 19, 2026 • Drake, SK
Lot 44, W2 MR NUKE 77N, sired by WC Encompass 0507 P. Sold for $24,000 to Cedarlea Farms, Hodgeville & Norheim Ranching, Saskatoon. Consigned by W2 Farms, Leroy.
Richard & Kelly Broderick travelled from Ontario to buy Anderson Pairs in Volume
Velon Herback bought a high-selling new herd bull
Jerry Hofer
AVERAGE UP $4,000
Prouse Ranch Charolais & Saler Bull Sale
Prouse Ranch Bull Sale
February 28, 2026 • Invermay, SK Auctioneer: Ryan Hurlburt
5 Two-Year Old Bulls
24 Yearling Bulls
29 Lots
Gross Average
$61,500 $12,300
302,750 12,615
$364,250 $12,560
The Prouse Ranch hosted its annual bull sale at the ranch on February 28th. Lots of support, both in person and online, from across Canada and the United States. The Saler bulls averaged $12,150.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 3, BUD NO DOUBT 21N (Polled, 104 lb BW, 90 WW, 175 YW, 1315 lb, YW) sired by Desertland Game Day 6K, out of a Highbluff Duramax 108D daughter. Sold for $32,000 to Triple C Charolais, Ashern, MB.
Lot 1, BUD NITRO 1N (Polled, 85 lb BW, 8.4 CE, -1.6 BW, 1195 lb) sired by Desertland Game Day 6K, out of a Sparrows Copenhagen 210Z daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Red River Livestock, Napoleon, ND.
Anchor D Bull Sale
February 13, 2026 • Rimbey, AB
18 Yearling Bulls
High Selling Bulls
Gross Average
$218,750 $12,153
Lot 130, Anchor D Troubadour 166N, sired by LAE Troubadour 231K. Sold for $17,500 to Willow Creek Farms, Red Deer County.
Lot 131 ANCHOR D NATIONAL 13N, sired by RGP Heavy Duty 33H. Sold for $16,000 to Joe & Sandra Dahm, Duffield.
Lot 134, ANCHOR D NOLTIE 865N sired by MVX Cougarhill Hank 720G. Sold for $15,000 to Steve Saruga, Alliance.
Lot 138, ANCHOR D NUGGENT 19N, sired by DRD Vision 848H. Sold for $14,500 to Allan Martin, Grimshaw.
Lot 4, BUD NICOTINE 14N (Polled, 110 lb BW, 81 WW, 150 YW, 1280 lb) sired by Desertland Game Day 6K, out of a Highbluff Duramax 108D daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Stiegelmeier Farms, Britton, SD.
Lot 5, BUD NO BIGGIE 28N (Polled, Red Factor, 106 lb BW, 826 lb WW, 1215 lb) sired by Desertland Game Day 6K, out of a MAIN Precision 45H daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Diamond C Land and Cattle, Moosomin.
Lot 2, BUD NIGHT TRAIN 3N (Polled, 96 lb BW, -0.2 BW, 854 lb WW, 1235 lb) sired by Desertland Game Day 6K, out of a Diamond
Double Rose Charolais
Bull Sale
February 22, 2026 • Clyde, AB
Gross
21 Two-Year Old
High Selling Two-Year Old Bull
$10,393
Lot 7, RLEA White Bear 41M, sired by BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET. Sold for $13,500. Consigned by Roselea Cattle, Mannville.
High Selling Yearling Bull Lot 7, RLEA White Bear 41M, sired by BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET. Sold for $13,500. Consigned by Roselea Cattle, Mannville.
W Recharge 7Y daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Bar M Cattle Co., Napoleon, ND.
Lot 7, BUD NEXUS 40N (Polled, 89 lb BW, 9.3 CE, -1.3 BW, 1225 lb) sired by Desertland Game Day 6K, out of a Highbluff Duramax 108D daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Bar M Cattle Co., Napoleon, ND.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 27, BUD MOBILE 46M (Polled, 93 lb BW, -0.2 BW, 145 YW) sired by Desertland Game Day 6K, out of a Highbluff Duramax 108D daughter.
Sold for $16,500 to Carter Cyhla, Churchbridge.
Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle
Bull Sale
March 12, 2026 • DLMS Timed Online
High Selling Two-Year Old Bull Lot 111M, SKW DUSTY 111M, sired by Sparrows Red Rock 968G. Sold for $15,500 to Todd Esmond, Tugaske.
High Selling Yearling Bull Lot 26M, SKW EXTREME 26N, sired by Sparrows Wheaton 101J. Sold for $19,500 to Borradaile Cattle Company Ltd., Vermilion, AB.
Diamond C Land and Cattle took home a Red Factor High Seller
John Cook bought the high seller Carter Cyhla bought the high selling two year old
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Prairie Cove Charolais Bull & Select Female Sale
Prairie Cove Charolais Bull & Select
Female Sale
February 19, 2026 • Bashaw, AB
Auctioneer: Chris Poley
Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.
8 ¾ Two-Year Old Bulls
23 Yearling Bulls
Gross Average
$203,000 $23,200
532,000 23,130
7 Yearling Heifers 92,000 13,143
38 ¾ Lots
2 Embryo Lots
3 Semen Lots
$827,000 $21,342
$17,700 $1,475 /embryo
$15,500 $238 /straw
The consistency and uniformity in this offering were appreciated as full siblings and half siblings topped the bull sale. And as you would expect, the Bullicks always out do themselves with the hospitality.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 28, PCC KNOXVILLE 4107M (Homo Polled, 90 lb BW, 61 WW, 113 YW, 24.5 M, 55 TM, 1885 lb, 40 cm), sired by SLC PCC Shake The Frost 209K, out of an HTA Whitehot 105A daughter. Sold ¾ interest and full possession for $50,000 to MJT Cattle Co. Ltd, Edgerton & McAvoy Charolais, Arelee, SK.
Lot 30, PCC SHAKE THE FROST 4208M (Homo Polled, 95 lb BW, 61 WW, 113 YW, 24.5 M, 55 TM, 1870 lb, 41 cm), sired by SLC PCC Shake The Frost 209K, out of an HTA Whitehot 105A daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Herder Ranch, Sylvan Lake.
Lot 29, PCC SHAKE THE FROST
Lazy S Limousin & Charolais Bull Sale
March 28, 2026 • Rimbey, AB
Gross Average
31 Two-Year Old Bulls $387,500 $12,500
High Selling Bull
Lot 39, SSK 136M, sired by HC Global 9161G. Sold for $19,000.
4212M (Homo Polled, 90 lb BW, 61 WW, 113 YW, 24.5 M, 55 TM, 1712 lb, 38 cm), sired by SLC PCC Shake The Frost 209K, out of an HTA Whitehot 105A daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Terry Creek Charolais, Baltimore, ON High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 12, PCC KRATOS 513N (Homo Polled, 92 lb BW, -0.2 BW, 63 WW, 128 YW, 28 M, 59 TM, 1686 lb, 41 cm), sired by Sparrows McLelland 314L, out of an HTA Whitehot 105A daughter. Sold ½ interest and full possession for $120,000 to Caprock Cattle Company, Hecla, SD.
Lot 13, PCC STONE 532N (Homo Polled, 96 lb BW, 96 lb BW, 65 WW, 120 YW, 54 TM, 1567 lb, 40 cm), sired by RBM Keystone H41, out of an HTA Whitehot 105A daughter. Sold ¾ interest and full possession for $67,500 to CM Charolais, Prince Albert, SK & Exceed Agro, Richmond, BC.
Lot 17, PCC WAR-LORD 5555N (Homo Polled, 90 lb BW, 117.5 YW, 1445 lb, 40 cm), sired by PCC Innovation 123J, out of a TR PZC Turton 0794 ET daughter. Sold for
Meridian Agriculture Co. Bull Sale
February 26, 2026 • Acadia Valley, AB
Gross Average
18 Two-Year Old Bulls $151,236 $8,402
High Selling Bull
Lot 9, MRC Duke 353M, sired by SOS Duke 79H. Sold for $12,000 to Howe Ranches, Buffalo.
$35,000 to Winmac Cattle Company, Hastings, ON, Walsh Farms, Peterborough, ON and Whiskey Hollow Cattle Co., Norwood, ON. High Selling Heifers
Lot 39, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 542N (Polled, 92 lb BW, 26 M, 56 TM), sired by PCC Husk 218K ET, out of a TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Landaker Charolais, Brownvale.
Lot 41, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 571N (Polled, 80 lb BW, 63 WW, 119 YW, 26 M, 57 TM), sired by WC Milestone 5223 P, out of an M&M Outsider 4003 Pld daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Barry Baldwin, Ameliasburgh, ON.
Kurt Trefiak and Dean McAvoy partnered on the high selling two-year old bull
Travis MacPherson and Ashley Baker partnered up with Shauneen & Gord Tomlinson and Walsh Farms to bring a bull back to Ontario
Beck Farms/McCoy Cattle Co. 17th
Annual Bull Sale
February 25, 2026 • Milestone, SK
Auctioneer: Dan Skeels
58 Two-Year Old Bulls
Gross Average
$927,500 $15,991
9 Yearling Bulls 128,500 14,278
67 Lots
$1,056,000 $15,761
The annual bull sale at Beck Farms was held in the new Sale Barn this year. A large crowd of new and repeat buyers filled the bleachers for a consistent, high quality set of TwoYear Old bulls and a select group of Yearling bulls.
High Selling Two Year Old Bulls
Lot 1, BECK’S FRONTLINE 439M
(Homo Polled, 90 lb BW, 12.9 CE, -3.4 BW, 2185 lb, 44cm) sired by DC/ KCM Marksman E1145 PET, out of a Sparrows Braxton 519C daughter. Sold for $57,500 to Footprint Farms, Esther, AB
Lot 18, BECK’S MILLENIUM 494M
(Polled, 101 lb BW, -0.1 BW, 125 YW, 2185 lb, 42cm) sired by Beck’s Thread 2176J, out of an LAE Canadiana 561C daughter. Sold for $21,000 to Munro Farms, Kelwood, MB.
Beck Farms Bull Sale
Lot 19, BECK’S CREED 490M
(Polled, 90 lb BW, 6.1 CE, 27 M, 1965 lb, 42cm) sired by Beck’s Thread 2176J, out of a Sparrows Preston 862F daughter. Sold for $21,000 to Stanley Bros Ranching, Yellowhead County, AB.
Lot 2, BECK’S TOP GUN 442M (Polled, 102 lb BW, 0.4 BW, 28 M, 2085 lb, 45cm) sired by DC/KCM Marksman E1145 PET, out of a Sparrows Braxton 519C daughter. Sold for $20,000 to New Pine Colony, Boyle, AB.
Lot 3, BECK’S NET WORTH 451M (Polled, 83 lb BW, 7.8 CE, -1.1 BW, 2100 lb, 41cm) sired by DC/ KCM Marksman E1145 PET, out of a Steppler By Design 275F daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Debenham Cattle Company, Kennedy.
Lot 10, BECK’S FOREFRONT 493M (Homo Polled, 100 lb BW, 31 M, 818 205 DW, 2185 lb, 42cm) sired by Beck’s Knox 2031H, out of a Sparrows Braxton 519C daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Triple Oak Farms, Eriksdale, MB.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 66, BECK’S DYNAMITE 522N (Polled, 85 lb BW, 9 CE, -2.1 BW, 1375 lb, 38cm) sired by WF Bancroft 301 P, out of a Beck’s Citation 615D daughter. Sold for $20,000 to CJS Farms Ltd., Hanna, AB.
Lot 64, BECK’S BATON ROUGE 523N (Polled, 97 lb BW, 7 CE, -1 BW, 1190 lb, 34cm) sired by LAE Luckenbach 314L, out of an LT Affinity 6221 PLD daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Gary Shaver, Bengough.
STRONG SALE/AVERAGE UP OVER $3,600
21st Annual HEJ Charolais Bull Sale
21st Annual HEJ Charolais Bull Sale
February 27, 2026 • Innisfail, AB
Auctioneer: Chris Poley
Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.
Gross Average
58 Yearling Bulls $723,500 $12,474
The end of February blizzard did not have any ill effect on this annual sale. The Rasmussen family continues to offer an amazing set of yearling bulls year over year. Bulls were sold to new and repeat buyers, and as far as Mexico.
High
Selling Bulls
Lot 8, HEJ NOCKOUT 57N (Homo Polled, 83 lb BW, 9.1 CE, -2.4 BW, 75 WW, 157 YW, 61 TM, 1462 lb, 43 cm), sired by MAIN Precision 45H, out of a Dogpatch Gillette 7E daughter. Sold for $46,000 to Triple C Charolais, Steep Rock, MB.
Lot 1, NINA NAMASTE 11N
(Homo Polled, 82 lb BW, 7.9 CE, -5 BW, 80 WW, 129 YW, 27 M, 67 TM, 1475 lb, 42 cm), sired by CFC Custom 16K, out of a Turnbull’s Hard Core 545H daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Ross
Lake Charolais, Stettler.
Lot 52, NINA NIGHT ADDER 65N (Red Factor, Homo Polled, 100 lb BW, 70 WW, 130 YW, 58 TM, 1432 lb, 42 cm), sired by HVA Viper 381K, out of an LT Rushmore 4024 Pld daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Maddox Ranch, Eckville.
Lot 43, NINA NUREMERG 92N (Red Factor, Hetero Polled, 106 lb BW, 73 WW, 120 YW, 31 M, 67 TM, 1441 lb, 40 cm), sired by HEJ Limited Edition 70L, out of a Turnbull’s Golden Boy 227G daughter. Sold for $18,000 to
Ryan Thompson was a repeat volume buyer 4 bulls back to Boyle, AB
Travis Foot took 3 bulls back to Alberta, including the high seller
9th Annual Legacy Charolais Bull Sale
March 1, 2026 • Botha, AB Auctioneer: Dean Edge
57 ¼ Yearling Bulls
Gross Average
$952,000 $16,629
1 Semen Lot $15,500 $290/straw
This 9th Annual saw strong buyer support from many purebred & commercial operations across Canada. The offering was strong and uniform, with multiple sire groups leading the sale, and many bulls finding homes with seedstock producers.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 1, LEGACYS JET STREAM 3N (Homo Polled, 86 lb BW, 9.4 CE, 86 WW, 157 WW, 25 M, 68 TM, 1560 lb, 40 cm), sired by JWX Kingston 7159K, out of a Legacys Game Day 45G. Sold ¾ interest and full possession for $74,000 to Ferme Louber, SteMarie, QC.
Lot 43, LEGACYS HIGH
MARK 44N (Homo Polled, 95 lb BW, 82 WW, 138 YW, 25 M, 66 TM, 1575 lb, 40 cm), sired by LAE
Flying W Cattle Co., Longview.
Lot 6, HEJ NILES 66N (Homo Polled, 100 lb BW, -1.1 BW, 74 WW, 134 YW, 57 TM, 1439 lb, 40 cm), sired by CFC Custom 16K, out of an LT Rushmore 4024 Pld daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Bar EV Land & Cattle, Carstairs.
Lot 38, HEJ NEGRONI 18N (Homo Polled, 83 lb BW, 8.4 CE, -3.2 BW, 32 M, 60 TM, 1328 lb, 38 cm), sired by Turnbull’s Hard Core 545H, out of an ONL Whiskey Bent 39H daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Bar EV Land & Cattle.
Lot 9, HEJ YORK MINUTE 2N (Red Factor, Homo Polled, 86 lb BW, 6.9 CE,
Legacy Charolais Bull Sale
Johnny Walker 150J, out of a Legacys Game Day 45G daughter. Sold ¾ interest and full possession for $35,000 to Brimner Cattle Co., Manor, SK.
Lot 30, LEGACYS SHERRIFF 126N (Homo Polled, 101 lb BW, 6.6 CE, 73 WW, 129 YW, 36 M, 73 TM, 1570 lb, 44 cm), sired by JWX King Maker 5418K, out of a WC Benelli 2134 P ET daughter. Sold for $30,000 to Nish Charolais, Aetna.
Lot 23, LEGACYS NESTER 30N (Polled, 96 lb BW, 70 WW, 143 YW, 31 M, 66 TM, 1570 lb, 44 cm), sired by Legacys Game Day 45G, out of a Cedarlea Shoeless Joe 83C daughter. Sold for $29,000 to Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB.
Lot 3, LEGACYS CHILI HEAT 11N (Homo Polled, 105 lb BW, 85 WW, 151 YW, 64 TM, 1630 lb, 40 cm), sired by JWX Kingston 7159K, out of a LAE
-2.8 BW, 82 WW, 150 YW, 34 M, 75 TM, 1458, 39 cm), sired by MAIN White Lightning 1J, out of a Turnbull’s Hard Core 545H daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Flying W Cattle Co.
Lot 15, NINA NOBLEMAN 4N
Laredo 102J daughter. Sold ¾ interest and full possession for $23,000 to North of 50 Charolais, McCreary, MB.
Lot 21, LEGACYS MILKMAN 131N (Homo Polled, 106 lb BW, 76 WW, 134 YW, 31 M, 68 TM, 1595 lb, 44 cm), sired by Legacys Game Day 45G, out of an SVY Sirus 705E daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Signal Ridge Farms, Botha.
Lot 28, LEGACYS TENFOLD 55N (Homo Polled, 97 lb BW, 78 WW, 138 YW, 33 M, 72 TM, 1550 lb, 45 cm), sired by Legacys Game Day 45G, out of a Circle Cee Legend 307A daughter. Sold for $21,500 to Claude Lemay, Shawinigan, QC.
Lot 12, LEGACYS DEKKER 48N (Homo Polled, 108 lb BW, 82 WW, 150 YW, 1670 lb, 44 cm), sired by JWX Kingston 7159K, out of a Merit Roundup 9508W daughter. Sold for $20,500 to Fawcett Cattle Co., Consort.
(Red Factor, Homo Polled, 88 lb BW, 80 WW, 122 YW, 25 M, 64 TM, 1362 lb, 41 cm), sired by NINA Kingdom 41K, out of an HEJ Holey Smokes 13H daughter. Sold for $17,000 to KLM Cattle Company, Hanna.
The Nish family made the trip north to buy 2 bulls
Kelly Brimner added a high-selling Johnny Walker son to his operation
Claude Lemay took a new herd bull back to Quebec
Kaven Bégin selected the high-selling bull of the day
Connor & Dan Crow bought for their operations
Byron Wilkie braved the storm to purchase a new herd sire
Darren Cook purchased the high selling bull of the day
13th Annual Johnson Ranching Bull Sale
March 3, 2026 • Amisk, AB
Auctioneer: Jesse Lawes
Sale Manager: Bohrson Marketing
24 Yearling Bulls
47 Commercial Heifers
Gross Average
$333,000 $13,875
$238,900 $5,083
This year, the Johnsons moved the sale home to the Ranch. This 13th Annual Simmental & Charolais Sale was full of quality from both breeds. Also new this year was the addition of 47 ranch-raised commercial heifers that brought top dollar. Bulls and heifers sold across Canada and into the US.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 54, WJS NOW OR NEVER 51N (Polled, 103 lb BW, 70 WW, 139 YW, 32 M, 67 TM, 1575 lb, 41 cm), sired by Elder’s Commodore 281K, out of a Legacys Grandmaster 63G daughter. Sold for $30,000 to XXX Farms Ltd., Kitscoty.
Johnson Ranching Bull Sale
Lot 55, WJS NOTTINGHAM 64N (Homo Polled, 91 lb BW, 8.2 CE, -1.0 BW, 66 WW, 123 YW, 26M, 59 TM, 1620 lb, 38 cm), sired by Elder’s Commodore 281K, out of an SOS Chuckwagon 54C daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Nathan & Kelly Cook, Coronation.
Lot 60, WJS NIGHTCAP 63N (Homo Polled, 99 lb BW, 69 WW, 137 YW, 31 M, 6.8 MCE, 66 TM, 1492 lb, 40 cm), sired by Elder’s Commodore 281K, out of a KAYR Rico 26F daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Wayne Trennary, Provost.
Lot 70, WJS NATIONAL GUARD
93N (Homo Polled, 98 lb BW, -0.7 BW, 67 WW, 128 YW, 28 M, 62 TM, 1626 lb, 41 cm), sired by Legacys Grandmaster 63G, out of a CML Encore 4Y daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Blackbern Farms, Foresters Falls, ON.
Lot 64, WJS NYX 23N (Polled, 98
AVERAGE UP $2,157
Pine Bluff Charolais Bull & Female Sale
& Fern Creek Simmental Bull Sale
March 4, 2026 • Love, SK DLMS Timed Online
14 Yearling Bulls
5 Open Heifers
19 Lots
Gross Average
$126,500 $9,036
$28,550 $5,710
$155,050 $8,161
There was strong support from both new and repeat customers for the Pine Bluff Charolais sale. The online format has been widely accepted and has led to a successful sale. All 5 heifers sold went to Laurie Nelson of Longview, AB.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 14, PINE BLUFF MR NOBILITY
(Polled, 97 lb BW, 76 WW, 139 WW, 1615 lb, 41cm) sired by NGC Capitalist 118J ET, out of a JWX Boardwalk 65B daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Devon Sales, Ardmore, AB.
lb BW, -1.5 BW, 124 YW, 25 M, 54 TM, 1602 lb, 39 cm), sired by Legacys Grandmaster 63G, out of a CML Encore 4Y daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Stan Paulo, Vermillion.
Lot 74, WJS NICKERBOCKER
4N (Homo Polled, 91 lb BW, 6.3 CE, 70 WW, 138 YW, 10.2 MCE, 53 TM, 1621 lb, 40 cm), sired by Balamore Knickerbocker 205K, out of a KAYR Rico 26F daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Grant Jones, Czar.
Pine Bluff Charolais Bull Sale
Lot 1, PINE BLUFF NIRVANA 12N
(Polled, 95 lb, 5.2 CE, 75 WW, 1620 lb, 41cm) sired by JMAR Jefferson 8M11, out of a JWX Boardwalk 65B daughter. Sold for $12,500 to Trevor Shirtliffe, Lloydminster, AB.
Lot 13, PINE BLUFF NEXUS 13N
(Polled/S, 100 lb BW, 9.3 CE, -0.8 BW, 1420 lb, 38cm) sired by LT Governor 1560 PLD, out of a D R Monsoon 45 daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Mona Bristow, Heinsburg, AB.
Lot 9, PINE BLUFF NORMAN 104N (Polled, 85 lb BW, 11.4 CE, -4.1 BW, 1420 lb, 41cm) sired by HVA Gold Coast 636J, out of a Cedardale 125Z daughter. Sold for $9,750 to Dave McKenzie, Delisle.
Lot 10, PINE BLUFF NEIL 119N (Polled, 92 lb BW, 8.5 CE, -1.6 BW, 1320 lb, 37cm) sired by HVA Gold Coast 636J, out of a WDZ Warroad 906 daughter. Sold for $9,750 to Dave McKenzie, Delisle.
Dean Davidson purchased the highselling Charolais Bull
Keith Black took a highselling Grandmaster son back to Ontario
Repeat Buyer Jayelle & Devon Sales bought the high seller
The McKenzie Ranch added a couple bulls to their battery
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3rd Annual Parsons Cattle Company & Guest Sandy Hill Charolais Bull Sale
3rd Annual Parsons Cattle Company & Guest Sandy Hill Charolais Bull Sale
March 2, 2026 • Ponoka, AB
Auctioneer: Dan Skeels
Gross Average 38 Yearling Bulls $544,000 $14,316
This year, the Parsons family added a few more bulls to the sale along with a new guest consignor. Denver Barritt (Sandy Hill Charolais) brought a small but nice offering of yearling bulls to complement this 3rd Annual sale. The large in-house crowd appreciated the quality of the sale and hospitality.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 10, PARSONS NITROUS 11N
(Polled, 84 lb BW, 6.9 CE, -3 BW, 62 WW, 1485 lb, 42 cm), sired by TAC JAG 78J, out of an FLC Wheat King 4G daughter. Sold for $28,000 to Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek.
Lot 1, PARSONS NOTORIOUS 35N
(Polled, 100 lb BW, 70 WW, 118 YW, 25 M, 60 TM, 1490 lb, 40 cm), sired by HRJ Luxembourg 371L, out of an SOS Crave 124C daughter. Sold for $27,000 to
McCorriston Acres Ltd., Moosomin, SK.
Lot 6, PARSONS NIGHT MOVES
10N (Polled, 81 lb BW, -0.8 BW, 68 WW, 24 M, 58 TM, 1455 lb, 42 cm), sired by HRJ Luxembourg 371L, out of an FLC Wheat King 4G daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Bucholz Farms, Galahad.
Lot 16, PARSONS NEWSWORTHY
37N (Polled, 90 lb BW, 6.8 CE, -1.4 BW, 81 WW, 158 YW, 29 M, 70 TM, 1600 lb, 40 cm), sired by Turnbull’s Jaw Dropper 749J, out of an RBM Fargo Y111 daughter. Sold for $21,000 to Barritt Enterprises Ltd., Clive.
Every year the Nish family continues to raise the bar on the quality of bulls they bring to town. Many repeat and volume buyers take advantage of this great program, with five different sire groups topping the sale.
cm), sired by FLC Wheat King 4G, out of a CML Gusto 662D daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Tanglefoot Farms Ltd., Lacombe.
Lot 3, PARSONS NELSON 33N (Polled, 79 lb BW, 9.9 CE, -2.8 BW, 61 WW, 26 M, 56 TM, 1390 lb, 39 cm), sired by HRJ Luxembourg 371L, out of a TAC JAC 78J daughter. Sold for $19,000 to CJS Farms Ltd., Hanna.
Lot 24, PARSONS NOTARY 59N (Horned, 103 lb BW, 63 WW, 1515 lb, 43 cm), sired by FLC Wheat King 4G, out of a Merit Roundup 9508W daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Barritt Enterprises Ltd.
Nish Charolais Bull Sale
WW, 31 M, 63 TM, 1400 lb, 36.5 cm), sired by NISH Warrior 24K, out of a KAYR Citation 123D daughter. Sold for $24,000 to JC Beck Farms, Magrath.
Lot 1, NISH GIN 17N (Homo Polled, 83 lb BW, 7.1 CE, 65 WW, 117 YW, 55 TM, 1330 lb, 40 cm), sired by Legacys Tycoon 50L, out of an HTA Dutton 14H daughter. Sold for $23,000.
Lot 8, NISH SCHOCHU 53N (Homo Polled, 94 lb BW, 6.8 CE, 1370 lb, 36 cm), sired by Legacys Thriller 5L, out of a KAYR Deputy 428F daughter. Sold for $22,000.
Lot 41, NISH BULLLY 112N (Homo Polled, 93 lb BW, 63 WW, 117 YW, 1210 lb, 38.5 cm), sired by HTA Billy The
Kid 974G, out of a NISH Major Revive 64C daughter. Sold for $21,500.
Lot 11, NISH VOLTAGE 4N (Polled, 70 lb BW, 16.3 CE, -4.5 BW, 1210 lb, 36 cm), sired by EC No Doubt 2022P, out of a KAYR Deputy 428F daughter. Sold for $20,000.
The Nish men show appreciation to JC Beck Farms
Nanette & Curtis Turnbull bought the high-selling bull
Carolyn & Kent Barrit are great supporters of the Parsons
Kay-R Charolais Annual Bull Sale
February 28, 2026 • Waskatenau, AB Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. Gross Average 55 Yearling Bulls $886,750 $16,123
Wow, what a sale. After coming out of a hot fall show run, the momentum carried on into the bull sale. The Phillips family offered a really strong set of yearling bulls again this year, with multiple sire groups topping the sale and over a dozen bulls going to purebred operations.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 5, KAYR OUTLAW 800N (Homo Polled, 98 lb BW, 108 CE, -0.3 BW, 78 WW, 145 YW, 1660 lb, 43 cm), sired by KAY-R Frontier 815L, out of a Sharodon Double Vision 1D daughter. Sold for $65,000 to Steppler Farms, Miami, MB.
Lot 23, KAYR KEYNOTE 7600N
(Polled, 92 lb BW, 10.4 CE, -0.8 BW,
Kay-R Charolais Bull Sale
65 WW, 117 YW, 24 M, 1730 lb, 47 cm), sired by RBM Keystone H41, out of an SVY Pioneer 402P daughter. Sold for $55,000 to Sweetwater Ranch, Taber & MJT Cattle Co., Edgerton.
Lot 2, KAYR IRON HORSE 1801N (Polled, 98 lb BW, 7.4 CE, 63 WW, 138 YW, 28 M, 1760 lb, 46 cm), sired by Sparrows Pascal 239K, out of a Rolling D Classic 878U daughter. Sold for $47,500 to Cattle Lac Charolais, Eddystone, MB.
Lot 1, KAYR DARK HORSE 19N (Polled, 99 lb BW, 65 WW, 113 YW, 1590 lb, 41 cm), sired by Silverstream Padra P7, out of a Rolling D Classic 878U daughter. Sold for $37,500 to Poplar Bluff Stock Farm, Chauvin.
Lot 6, KAYR HOSS 932N (Homo
BULLS SOLD
Ferme Louber Charolais & Angus Bull Sale
Polled, 106 lb BW, 88 WW, 152 YW, 29 M, 1620 lb, 40 cm), sired by KAY-R Frontier 815L, out of an Eatons General Lee 20015P daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Franklin Cattle Company, Marwaynne.
Lot 12, KAYR COUNTING UP 308N (Homo Polled, 98 lb BW, 11.1 CE, -1.4 BW, 63 WW, 122 YW, 1400 lb, 45 cm), sired by RCR Counting Up 1332 P, out of an HTA Doc Holliday 917G daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Fletcher Cattle Co., Rocky View County.
Lot 9, KAYR DEPUTY 88N (Polled, 98 lb BW, 7 CE, 86 WW, 161 YW, 1665 lb, 45 cm), sired by KAY-R Frontier 815L, out of a DCR Mr Commissioner C49 daughter. Sold for $21,000 to Gallelli Charolais, Crossfield.
Ferme Louber Charolais & Angus Bull Sale
March 7, 2026 • Ste-Marie de Beauce, QC Auctioneer: Eric Clouatre
Gross Average
38 Yearling Bulls $492,000 $12,615
Once again, a large crowd was on hand in house and online to take part in this multi-breed sale. Bulls in both breeds were well sought after.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 27, MR LOUBER NIKE 318M
(Red Factor, Polled, 102 lb BW, 70 WW, 120 YW, 59 TM, 1578 lb, 43 cm), sired by Mr Louber Proof 859G, out of an LAE Juice Box 190Y daughter. Sold for $22,000 to Dany Bergeron, SteFerdinand.
Lot 63, MR LOUBER MARCUS 241M (Polled, 103 lb BW, 63 WW, 114 YW, 55 TM, 2020 lb, 41 cm), sired by SKW Maverick 10K, out of an HC Cross Fire 504C daughter. Sold for $20,500 to Simon Dufault, St-Christine.
Lot 33, MR LOUBER MOTOR 341M (Polled, 89 lb BW, -1.5 BW, 65 WW, 116 YW, 24 M, 57 TM, 1434 lb, 42 cm), sired by SKW Maverick 10K, out of an HC Cross Fire 504C daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Ferme Agr., Ste-Marie de Beauce.
Lot MR LOUBER MATAO 352M (Polled, 90 lb BW, 65 WW, 113 YW, 56 TM, 1460 lb, 37.5 cm), sired by SKW Maverick 10K, out of an HTA Defender 846F daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Elevages Vincent Gagnon, Bic.
Crystal & Kevin Fletcher drove up to purchase a new calving ease bull
Andre Steppler bought the high selling bull
Kirsten & John Taylor bough the high selling Padra son
Future Farms & Charworth Charolais Select Charolais Bull Sale
Future Farms & Charworth Charolais
Select Charolais Bull Sale
March 6, 2026 • Innisfail, AB
Auctioneer: Mark Daines
Gross Average
28 Two-Year Old Bulls $349,500 $12,482
105 Yearling Bulls 1,208,500 11,510
133 Lots $1,558,000 $11,714
With quality bulls and two great consignors, you’re expected to pack the Innisfail auction market. Bulls sold to many repeat and volume buyers.
Eatons Bulls Unlmt 10095 P, out of a Wrangler Remington 34G daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Heilman Farms, Falun. Consigned by Future Farms, Red Deer County.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 20, CHARWORTH NO WORRIES 24N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, 73 WW, 135 YW, 1558 lb, 42.5 cm), sired by Charworth Kingsman 41K. Sold for $19,000 to Rusty Ridge Cattle Co., Red Deer County. Consigned by Charworth Charolais. Airdrie
Lot 40, JIL MARBLE KING 8N (Scurred, 106 lb BW, 76 WW, 131 YW, 1581 lb, 43 cm), sired by JIL Dumas Walker 133K, out of an LT Blue Blood
1131 Pld daughter. Sold for $18,500 to Jan Molendyk, Three Hills. Consigned by Future Farms.
Lot 72, JIL KRACKEN 146N (Polled, 94 lb BW, -1.0 BW, 70 WW, 122 YW, 1378 lb, 38 cm), sired by Wood River Kracken 4K, out of an HRJ Crowd Favourite 515C daughter. Sold for $18,500 to 2M Land & Cattle, Red Deer County. Consigned by Future Farms.
Lot 93, JIL EASY DOES IT 18N (Polled, 79 lb BW, -7.1 BW, 113 YW, 1307 lb, 39 cm), sired by Eatons Bulls Unlmt 10095, out of a JIL Bankroll 15H daughter. Sold for $18,500 to Rusty Ridge Cattle Co. Consigned by Future Farms.
Simple as Black & White Bull Sale
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Auctioneer: Andrew Reeleder Gross Average
13 Two-Year Old Bulls
$181,500 $13,962
20 Yearling Bulls 233,750 11,688
33 Lots
$415,250 $12,583
The 7th Annual bull sale saw many repeat and volume buyers, both in house and online. Both the Charolais yearling and two-year-old bulls saw higher averages, as did the Black Angus Two-year-olds. New this year were 6 commercial pairs with char calves at foot. The pairs averaged $9,833.
Lot 38, SVC BLITZ 3M (Polled, 88 lb BW, 9.9 CE, -0.4 BW, 125 YW, 24 M, 53 TM, 4.40 MARB, 2070 lb, 44 cm), sired by Sparrows Wheaton 101J, out of a Sparrows Rigg 851F daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Carry Ranching Inc., Medicine Hat. Consigned by Snake Valley Farm Ltd., Champion.
Lot 39, SVC FRONTIER 1M (Polled, 81 lb BW, 8.9 CE, -0.9 BW, 65 WW, 126 YW, 24 M, 57 TM, 266.97 TSI, 2015 lb, 42 cm), sired by Sparrows Wheaton 101J, out of an SCR Triumph 2135 daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Church Ranch, Calgary. Consigned by Snake Valley Farm.
Lot 40, SVC BILLINGS 6M (Polled, 88 lb BW, 7.6 CE, -0.6 BW, 114 YW, 55 TM, 3.90 MARB, 2025 lb, 41.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Wheaton 101J, out of an Elder’s Blackjack 788B
daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Carry Ranching, Medicine Hat. Consigned by Snake Valley Farm.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 4, FVC NOBLEMAN 18N (Polled, 86 lb BW, 114 YW, 1420 lb, 39 cm), sired by HRJ Holy Water 55H, out of a PCC Kentucky Rain 836F daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Vale Land & Cattle Co., Schuler.
Consigned by Flat Valley Cattle Company, Hilda.
Lot 9, FVC NIGEL 25N (Polled, 75 lb BW, 12.4 CE, -3.7 BW, 65 WW, 10.2 MCE, 264.16 TSI, 1325 lb, 34 cm), sired by WRC Bold Move 168 P, out of an HRJ Holy Water 55H daughter. Sold for $14,000 to N over N Ranching, Medicine Hat. Consigned by Flat Valley Cattle Company.
Lot 10, FVC NATE 9N (Polled, 84 lb BW, 10.7 CE, -2.7 BW, 67 WW, 115 YW, 52 TM, 267.01 TSI, 1355 lb, 35.5 cm), sired by WRC Bold Move 168 P, out of an HRJ Holy Water 55H daughter. Sold for $13,500 to N over N Ranching. Consigned by Flat Valley Cattle Company
Repeat buyer Norm Bauer purchased bulls in volume
Dave Green purchased bulls & pairs in volume
Amanda Wright was on hand to buy new herd bulls for Carry Ranching.
6th Annual Turnbull Charolais
Bull Sale
March 7, 2026 • Pincher Creek, AB Auctioneer: Frank Jenkins
Sale Manager: Wright Livestock Marketing
Gross Average
67 ⅓ Yearling Bulls $1,245,000 $18,490
The strong southern Alberta wind did not stop a large crowd from gathering at the Turnbull ranch for this annual sale. A very strong and consistent set of yearling bulls was appreciated by bidders and buyers far and wide. Over 10 bulls went to purebred operations.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 5, TURNBULL’S NORTHSTAR
406N (Homo Polled, 84 lb BW, 11 CE, -2.6 BW, 73 WW, 133 YW, 34 M, 1530 lb, 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Lampman 301L, out of an HC Jagermeister 160J daughter. Sold ⅔ interest and full possession for $80,000 to Elder Charolais, Coronach, SK & Wienk Charolais, Lake Preston, SD.
Lot 1, TURNBULL’S NIGHTCAP
431N (Homo Polled, 77 lb BW, 18.9 CE, -6.7 BW, 64 WW, 122 YW, 1550 lb, 39.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Lampman 301L, out of a Pleasant Dawn MVP
Turnbull Charolais Bull Sale
316Y daughter. Sold ⅔ interest and full possession for $45,000 to Nish Charolais, Aetna.
Lot 2, TURNBULL’S NFL 413N (Red Factor, Homo Polled, 76 lb BW, 21.1 CE, -8.3 BW, 1530 lb, 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Lampman 301L, out of a Pleasant Dawn MVP 316Y daughter. Sold ⅔ interest and full possession for $43,000 to Johnson Ranching, Amisk.
Lot 41, TURNBULL’S NERVES
OF STEEL 819N (Homo Polled, 88 lb BW, 6.6 CE, -1.7 BW, 66 WW, 114 YW, 1550 lb, 38.5 cm), sired by Cedarlea Yellowstone 184H, out of a Turnbull’s Buckle-Up 324B daughter. Sold for $39,000 to Nish Charolais.
Lot 49, TURNBULL’S NOVELTY
507N (Homo Polled, 92 lb BW, 10.2 CE, -4.3 BW, 61 WW, 120 YW, 30 M, 1585 lb, 44.5 cm), sired by Cedarlea Yellowstone 184H, out of a Pleasant Dawn MVP 316Y daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Parsons Cattle Co., Tees.
Lot 55, TURNBULL’S NEW MAN
Diamond W Charolais
Sale
24 Yearling Bulls
27 Lots $206,250 $7,639
High Selling Bull
Lot 39, BORDERLAND
NAVIGATOR 501N, sired by LT
Venture 3198 PLD. Sold for $11,750.
Bull
March 23, 2026 • Minitonas, SK Gross Average
3 Two-Year Old Bulls $23,750 $7,917
34 Yearling Bulls 364,300 10,715
37 Lots $388,050 $10,488
High Selling Yearling Bull
Lot 9, DIAMOND W SLEEP EASY
43N, sired by CEE RETZ Elevate 114H. Sold for $23,500 to Future Farms, Red Deer County, AB.
171N (Homo Polled, 104 lb BW, 6.3 CE, 82 WW, 142 YW, 28 M, 1600 lb, 40 cm), sired by Cedarlea Badlands 25L, out of a Cedarlea The Count 175F daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Heins and Sons, Diamond City.
Lot 4, TURNBULL’S NICO 444N (Homo Polled, 79 lb BW, 14.9 CE, -4 BW, 32 M, 1375 lb, 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Lampman 301L, out of a Steppler Magnum 99G daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Brimmner Cattle Co., Manor, SK.
Lot 60, TURNBULLS NORRIS 424N (Polled, 83 lb BW, 13.4 CE, -4.7 BW, 1355 lb, 37 cm), sired by Steppler Magnum 99G, out of a KEYS Dude 223J daughter. Sold for $23,000 to K-Belt Farms, Fort McLeod.
Sweetwater Ranch Bull Sale
March 11, 2026 • Taber, AB
Gross Average
32 Yearling Bulls $333,750 $10,430
22 Commercial Heifer Cow/Calf Pairs
$203,500 $9,250
18 Commercial Heifera $77,400 $4,300
High Selling Yearling Bull
Lot 64, Sweetwater Cryptic 18N, sired by THRR Atomic 19L. Sold for $13,500 to Prairie Glider Farms Ltd., Nobleford.
The Nish family purchased a pair of high selling bulls
Bernice & Byron Johnson bought a new heifer bull
Mike Elder teamed up with Wienk Charolais on the high selling bull
AVERAGE UP $3,000
Palmer Charolais Bull Sale
March 9, 2026 • Bladworth, SK
Auctioneer: Dean Edge
11 Two-Year Old Bulls
56 Yearling Bulls
67 Lots
Gross Average
$156,500 $14,227
741,750 13,245
$898,250 $13,406
The Palmer Family held their annual bull sale on the farm just outside of Bladworth on Monday, March 9. A high quality group of performance oriented on offer led to a packed barn on sale day! Both sale average and gross were up with only one extra bull sold this year!
High Selling Two-Year Old Bull Lot 72, RGP ROLER 45M (Homo
Polled, 82 lb BW, 10.3 CE, -1.7 BW, 2155 lb, 46cm) sired by NINA Kick It Up 5K, out of a Tri-N Go North 2411H daughter. Sold for $26,500 to Hawk View Charolais, Foothills, AB.
High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 1, HVA EDGE 14N (Homo
Polled, 92 lb BW, 82 WW, 148 YW, 1805 lb, 42cm) sired by LT Governor 1560 PLD, out of an Elder’s Emperor 8021F daughter. Sold for $24,000 to HTA Charolais, Rivers, MB.
Palmer Charolais Bull Sale
Lot 10, HVA NASH 32N (Polled, 112 lb BW, 82 WW, 148 YW, 1690 lb, 45.5cm) sired LT Governor 1560 PLD, out of a Merit 8789U daughter. Sold to Wendt & Murray Farms, Lloydminster, AB.
Lot 44, HVA NETFLIX 229N (Polled, 100 lb BW, 11.1 CE, -1 BW, 1630 lb, 43cm) sired by SVY Historic 241K, out of a High Bluff Bodacious 78B daughter. Sold for $22,500 to Logan Ranching Corp., Oyen, AB.
Lot 38, RGP HYPE 733N (Homo Polled, 106 lb BW, 60 WW, 122 YW, 1675 lb, 45cm) sired by Tri-N Go North 2411H, out of a Merit 8789U daughter. Sold for $21,000 to MC Quantock, Lloydminster, AB.
Lot 24, HVA NIGHT TIME 1N (Polled, 102 lb BW, 68 WW, 139 YW, 1735 lb, 38.5cm) sired by Tri-N Go North 2411H, out of a Turnbull’s Duty Free 358D daughter. Sold for $20,500 to Flat Valley Cattle Co., Hilda, AB.
Lot 36, HVA BOLT 1614N (Homo Polled, 104 lb BW, 70 WW, 143 YW, 1600 lb, 41cm) sired by Tri-N Go North 2411H, out of a Turnbull’s Duty Free 358D daughter. Sold for $20,500 to Fenlands Agro, Delisle.
Lot 22, HVA COUNT 110N (Homo Polled, 96 lb BW, 70 WW, 137 YW, 1530 lb, 43cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of an Elder’s Emperor 8021F daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Dale Stammers, Oyen, AB.
Lot 50, HVA NELS 211N (Homo Polled, 96 lb BW, 26 M, 56TM, 1495 lb, 41cm) sired by PCC Charge On 317L, out of an Elder’s Vexour 8042F daughter. Sold for $18,000 to McKeary Charolais, Compeer, AB.
Desertland Cattle Company Bull Sale
Desertland Cattle Company Bull Sale
March 10, 2026 • Sedalia, AB
Auctioneer: Kirk Goldsmith
14 Two-Year Old Bulls
Gross Average
$222,000 $15,857
34 ½ Yearling Bulls 500,000 14,493
48 ½ Lots
$722,000 $14,887
50 Commercial Heifers $252,400 $5,048
With 6 less bulls being offered the gross was up just shy of $169,000 in this annual sale. This program gets
deeper and deeper year over year with 4 sire groups topping the sale. The Wildflower Angus Two-Year old bulls averaged $13,775.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 41, DESERTLAND HANK 52M (Polled, 104 lb BW, 7.2 CE, 1905 lb, 45 cm), sired by Footprints Mr 14H, out of a Baldridge Fasttrack 82F daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Tyler Applin, Marengo, SK.
Lot 44, DESERTLAND HANK 55M (Polled, 96 lb BW, 1820 lb, 42 cm), sired by Footprints Mr 14H, out of a ARL Rum Runner 1D daughter sold for $20,000 to MK Ranching, Pollockville. Lot 43, DESERTLAND HANK 58M (Polled, 94 lb BW, 6.6 CE, 1855 lb, 40 cm), sired by Footprints Mr 14H, out of a CML Advantage 527C daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Brown Family Farm, Brownfield.
Jamie Ehret bought a Go North son
Chad Bouchard purchased a high seller
Shawn Airey took the high selling yearling back to Rivers
CK Sparrow Farms Charolais Bull Sale
CK Sparrow Farms Charolais Bull Sale
March 13, 2026 • Vanscoy, SK Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Gross Average
7 Two-Year Old Bulls
$122,500 $17,500
61 Yearling Bulls 1,670,000 27,377
68 Lots
$1,792,500 $26,360
It was the final Sparrow Farms bull sale this year. The Sparrow name leaves quite a mark on the Charolais breed, raising high quality cattle for decades that were breed leading in consistency, maternal strength, hair and a bull sale that was a highlight of every spring. It was great to see the family rewarded with the highest selling Charolais bull worldwide and an incredible average of over $26,000! Congratulations to all involved!
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 1, SPARROWS BENTLEY 511N
(Polled, 94 lb BW, -1.6 BW, 146 YW, 1598 lb, 42cm) sired by Sparrows Pascal 239K, out of an LT Rushmore 8060 PLD daughter. Sold for $360,000 to Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston.
Lot 19, SPARROWS LARIAT 528N
(Polled, 109 lb BW, 134 YW, 37M, 1636 lb, 39cm) sired by Sparrows Pascal 239K, out of an LT Rushmore 8060 PLD daughter. Sold for $95,000 to
lb, 37 cm), sired by JWX Joint Venture 1047J, out of an ARL Long Distance 6E daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Dave Shand, Delia.
(Polled, 74 lb BW, -3.5 BW, 31 M, 1505 lb, 41cm) sired by Sparrows Pascal 239K, out of a DC/BHD Bozeman
G3082 P daughter. Sold for $50,000 to Balamore Farms, Great Village, NS.
Lot 28, SPARROWS SPENCER 531N (Polled, 82 lb BW, -3.6 BW, 26 M, 1473 lb, 41cm) sired by DC/BHD Bozeman
G3082 P, out of a Sparrows Liriano 660D daughter. Sold for $50,000 to Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite & KFC Farms, Didsbury, AB
Lot 21, SPARROWS RIGG 527N (Polled, 90 lb BW, 70 WW, 127 YW, 1526 lb, 41cm) sired by DC/BHD Bozeman
G3082 P, out of a Pro-Char Jamieson 68F daughter. Sold for $47,000 to
143K, out of a Circle Cee Amplify 16H daughter. Sold for $22,000 to Griffith Ranching, Delia.
Lot 2, DESERTLAND GAME DAY
10N (Red Factor, Polled, 93 lb BW, 6.1 CE, 65 WW, 122 YW, 269.87 TSI, 1490 lb, 40 cm), sired by Legacys Game Day 45G,
Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB.
Lot 34, SPARROWS MASON 542N
(Polled, 100 lb BW, 0.7 BW, 32 M, 1515 lb, 39cm) sired by Sparrows Pascal 239K, out of a Winn Mans Lanza 610S daughter. Sold for $40,000 to Sugar Loaf Charolais, Minburn, AB.
Lot 17, SPARROWS PADRE 522N (Polled, 103 lb BW, 63 WW, 28 M, 1585 lb, 43cm) sired by Sparrows Steiner 388L, out of a Winn Mans Skaggs 663X daughter. Sold for $37,000 to Steppler Farms, Miami, MB.
Lot 38, SPARROWS VALDEZ 548N (Polled, 96 lb BW, -0.7 BW, 127 YW, 1520 lb, 36cm) sired by Sparrows Pascal 239K, out of a Sparrows Aquarius 493B daughter. Sold for $36,000 to Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle, Yellow Creek.
high seller
Robert Cooper selected a bull for his operation in Nova Scotia
out of an HRJ El Toro 721E daughter. Sold ¾ interest and full possession for $19,000 to Wirstuk Farming & Ranching Ltd., Cut Knife, SK.
Lot 3, DESERTLAND GAME DAY
12N (Polled, 100 lb BW, 65 WW, 120 YW, 263.56 TSI, 1360 lb, 37 cm), sired by Legacys Game Day 45G, out of an ARL Sweet Sixteen 16B daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Leonard & Judy Olsen, Cereal.
Tyler Applin purchased the high selling TwoYear old bull
Kasey & Shaina Griffith purchased bulls in volume
Wade Beck & Andre Steppler teamed up on a Pascal son
Layne Evans purchased the $360,000
Harvie Ranching 17th Annual Bull Sale
Harvie Ranching 17th Annual Bull Sale
March 10, 2026 • Olds, AB Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Gross Average 21 Yearling Bulls $297,500 $14,167
A large crowd gathered both in person and online for this two-breed sale. Quality Charolais & Herford bulls sold to commercial operations and seedstock producers across the globe.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 22N, HARVIE CASH FLOW
22N (Homo Polled, 96 lb BW, 11.8 CE, -1.8 BW, 67 WW, 119 YW, 9.9 MCE, 0.31 MARB, 1655 lb, 39.5 cm), sired by LT Countdown 9712 Pld, out of an SVY Trust 6H daughter. Sold for $42,000 to Ron Sperber, Rimbey.
CE, -3.6 BW, 30 M, 12.1 MCE, 1307 lb, 38.5 cm), sired by WIA Backwater Jack 060 P, out of a CCC Mescalito 9038 P daughter. Sold for $26,000 to Lazy S Charolais, Dawson Creek, BC.
March 14, 2026 • Cobden, ON Auctioneer: Stewart James
4 Two-Year Old Bulls
24 Yearling Bulls
28 Lots
out of a High Bluff Casanova 13C daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Mulich Farms, Peers.
Lot 146N, HARVIE SHOWCASE 146N (Polled, 89 lb BW, 10.4 CE, -2.8 BW, 26 M, 0.012 FAT, 1232 lb, 35.5 cm), sired by Turnbull’s Jabba 25J, out of a CAYS Full House 22E daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Connie Trout, Byemoor. Lot 39N, HARVIE LAW MAN 39N (Polled, 86 lb BW, 12.1 CE, -1.6 BW, 12.1 MCE, 1367 lb, 36 cm), sired by High Bluff Law Maker 56L, out of an SCX Laredo 141F daughter. Sold for $14,500 to Mulich Farms.
Blackbern/Whitewater Charolais Bull Sale
Foresters Falls.
Lot 2, BLACKBERN MURRAY 62M
Gross Average
$49,450 $12,363
232,650 9,694
$282,100 $10,075
Once again, the sale barn was full of repeat buyers to take part in this 15th Annual sale. A strong offering of yearling and two-year-old bulls was offered by both families.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 4, BLACKBERN MITCHELL 67M (Polled, 96 lb BW, -0.4 BW, 75 WW, 133 YW, 26 M, 63 TM, 1785 lb, 44 cm), sired by DCR Mr Silver Gun E516, out of a Turnbull’s Equipped 216E daughter. Sold for $13,750 to Cheryl Pritchard, Alcove, QC. Consigned by Balckbern Farm,
(Polled, 85 lb BW, -1.6 BW, 61 WW, 114 YW, 23 M, 53 TM, 1810 lb, 43 cm), sired by DCR Mr Silver Gun E516, out of a Rosso Double Down 8Z daughter. Sold for $13,500 to Miller Farms, New Liskeard. Consigned by Blackbern Farm.
Lot 1, BLACKBERN MORGAN 60M (Polled, 85 lb BW, 70 WW, 124 YW, 57 TM, 1750 lb, 39 cm), sired by Elder’s Vexour 8024F, out of an SCX Triumph 50B daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Danny Stewart, Calumet Island, QC. Consigned by Blackbern Farm.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 5, BLACKBERN NEVAD 4N (Homo Polled, 89 lb BW, -1.5 BW, 115 M, 36 M, 65 TM, 1435 lb, 37 cm), sired by LT Combat 2591 Pld, out of a C2 Galeleo 3G daughter. Sold for $15,750 to Scotch Bush Cattle Co., Douglas.
Consigned by Blackbern Farm.
Lot 6, BLACKBERN NASH 6N (Homo Polled, 84 lb BW, -2.8 BW, 64 WW, 114 YW, 26 M, 57 TM, 1289 lb, 37 cm), sired by Elder’s Vexour 8042F, out of a C2 Galeleo 3G daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Claude Lemay, Shawinigan, QC. Consigned by Blackbern Farm.
Lot 9, BLACKBERN NATHAN 13N (Polled, 89 lb BW, -0.7 BW, 76 WW, 129 YW, 27 M, 65 TM, 1285 lb, 39 cm), sired by NGC Capitalist 118J ET, out of an SCX Triumph 50B daughter. Sold for $12,500 to Alex Wytenburg, Foresters Falls.
Claude Lemay selected a new herd bull
Todd & Nick Mulich bought a pair of high selling bulls
Ron Sperber selected the high selling Charolais bull
Horseshoe E Charolais
March 14, 2026 • Kenaston, SK Auctioneer: Andrew Reeleder
16 Two-Year Old Bulls
46 Yearling Bulls
62 Lots
Gross Average
$200,500 $12,531
628,000 13,562
$828,500 $13,363
This year’s Horseshoe E bull sale was again held at the ranch east of Kenaston. Highlighted by the Troubadour and King Kong sire groups, the sale was very strong from front to back and saw bulls sold to both new and repeat customers.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bull
Lot 52, LAE MONACO 4114M (Polled, 90 lb BW, 7.7 CE, 27 M, 1950 lb, 43cm) sired by JWX King Kong 735K, out of a Sparrows Architect
Horseshoe E Charolais Bull Sale
725E daughter. Sold for $14,500 to Darrel Rake, Kenaston.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 10, LAE ELECTRIC 525N (Homo Polled, 103 lb BW, 71 WW, 139 YW, 1675 lb, 42cm) sired by LAE Troubadour 231K, out of a Winn Mans Vistazo 740X daughter. Sold for $32,000 to Twin Anchor Charolais, Castor, AB.
Lot 44, LAE NIGHT CRAWLER
5112N (Polled, 96 lb BW, 61 WW, 34 M, 1685 lb, 45cm) sired by JWX King Kong 735K, out of a Cedarlea Winslow 89B daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Box J Ranch, Cochin.
Lot 26, LAE DRIFTER 571N (Homo Polled, 92 lb BW, 78 WW, 155WW, 1560 lb, 39cm) sired by LAE Troubadour 231K, out of an LT Authority 7229 PLD daughter.
Sold for $22,500 to Dogpatch Acres Charolais, Leroy.
Lot 4, LAE DOMINANCE 513N (Polled, 85 lb BW, 6.1 CE, -1 BW, 1480 lb, 40cm) sired by JWX King Kong 735K, out of a Cays Outlaw 2G daughter. Sold for $22,000 to Kevin Gee, Radville.
Lot 12, LAE TULSA KING 529N (Horned, 106 lb BW, -3.3 BW, 27 M, 1815 lb, 42cm) sired by Circle Cee Legend 307A, out of an MVY Xplorer 21X daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Crystal Hill Cattle Corp., Avonlea.
Lot 24, LAE NEWCASTLE 568N (Polled, 105 lb BW, 66 WW, 126 YW, 1610 lb, 44cm) sired by AHT Game Day 114J, out of a CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W daughter. Sold for $15,500 to Anchor J Ranching, Youngstown, AB.
Brian & Cliff Weeks selected the high seller
Mick Zentner added a new bull to his battery
Quinn & Jamie Wagstaff found a herd bull to take back to Sedalia
Anchor J Ranching was the volume buyer of the day
Oakstone Charolais Bull Sale
March 12, 2026 • DLMS Timed Auction Gross Average
8 Two-Year Old Bulls
22 Yearling Bulls
30 Lots
$69,000 $8,625
213,500 9,705
$282,500 $9,417
This year, Bratruds decided to go back to a timed online sale. The switch seemed to work with quality bulls trading across western Canada and as far as Mexico.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 5, OAKSTONE NEWTON 13N (Homo Polled, 85 lb BW, 6.7 CE, -0.9 BW, 26 M, 1534 lb, 44 cm), sired by Pro-Char Joker 48L, out of a Dogpatch Fiesta 296F daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Marcinkoski Farms, Strome.
Oakstone Charolais Bull Sale
Lot 10, OAKSTONE NITRO 33N
(Homo Polled, Red Factor, 95 lb BW, -0.2 BW, 62 WW, 112 YW, 23 M, 1541 lb, 42 cm), sired by PRO-CHAR Joker 48L, out of an SOS Easy Math Pld 67H daughter. Sold for $17,500 to K-Cow Ranch, Elk Point.
Lot 14, OAKSTONE NATIONAL 48N (Homo Polled, 103 lb BW, 9.3 CE, -0.5 BW, 71 WW, 136 YW, 26 M, 10 MCE, 1585 lb, 40 cm), sired by Oakstone Warrant 12K, out of an SOS First Pick 80B daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Rusty Ranches, Bruce.
Lot 9, OAKSTONE NAPOLEON 25N (Polled, 88 lb BW, 25 M, 6.2 MCE, 1446 lb, 41 cm), sired by PRO-CHAR Joker 48L, out of a Dogpatch Fiesta 296F daughter. Sold for $11,000 to Brian
MORE BULLS/HIGHER AVERAGE
Footprint Farms Charolais Power Bull Sale
March 19, 2026 • Esther, AB
Auctioneer: Cliff Pahl
35 Two-Year Old Bulls
43 Yearling Bulls
78 Lots
Perreault, Galahad.
Lot 19, OAKSTONE NICO 61N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, 9.6 CE, -1.5 BW, 69 WW, 135 YW, 7.1 MCE, 1488 lb, 38 cm), sired by Oakstone Warrant 12K, out of a WINN Mans Chavez 826Y daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Edwin Woodrow, Clive.
Footprint Farms Charolais Power Bull Sale
War 1195J, out of an SVY Marksman 436B daughter. Sold for $21,750 to Fawcett Cattle Co., Consort.
Gross Average
$536,250 $15,321
597,000 13,884
$1,133,250 $14,529
51 Commercial Heifers $246,650 $4,836
The consistency and quality of this program are why the sale barn continues to fill up year after year, with many repeat buyers taking part in the Charolais Power Bull Sale.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 4004M, FOOTPRINTS SIR 4004M (Polled, 97 lb BW, 10.4 CE, -0.7 BW, 1984 lb, 43 cm), sired by RBM Ransom J99, out of a DC/BHD Warlord F2003 P daughter. Sold for $29,500 to Hawks Haven Ranch, Compeer.
Lot 4085M, FOOTPRINTS SIR 4085M (Homo Polled, 98 lb BW, 1952 lb, 41 cm), sired by Footprints Range
Lot 4086M, FOOTRPINTS SIR 4086M (Polled, 97 lb BW, 8.8 CE, -0.3 BW, 24 M, 1854 lb, 43 cm), sired by RBM Ransom J99, out of an SVY Landshark 134Y daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Peter Dolan, Spirit River.
Lot 4078M, FOOTPRINTS SIR 4078M (Homo Polled, 104 lb BW, 1882 lb, 43 cm), sired by Footprints Range War 1195J, out of an SVY Marksman 436B daughter. Sold for $19,500 to Twin R Ranching, Sibbald.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 36N, FOOTPRINTS SIR 36N (Polled, 98 lb BW, 8.4 CE, 70 WW, 124 YW, 59 TM, 1534 lb, 40 cm), sired by DCR Blueprint J7, out of an LT Signature 6136 Pld daughter. Sold for $25,500 to Rumohr Ranching, Sedalia.
Lot 27N, FOOTPRINTS SIR 27N (Polled, 94 lb BW, 8.9 CE, 82 WW, 145 YW, 58 TM, 1532 lb, 41 cm), sired by LT Governor 1560 Pld, out of an HRJ
Crowd Favourite 16G daughter. Sold for $18,500 to Barry Logan, Oyen.
Lot 25N, FOOTPRINTS SIR 25N (Polled, 95 lb BW, 61 WW, 1400 lb, 41 cm), sired by DYV Footprints Crimsontide 15G, out of a TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Ron Nelson, Coronation.
Lot 573N, FOOTPRINTS SIR 573N (Homo Polled, 112 lb BW, 72.5 WW, 135 YW, 69 TM, 33 M, 1460 lb, 40 cm), sired by Legacys Game Day 45G, out of an LT Blue Value 7903 daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Fawcett Cattle Co.
Janice & Kevin Wirsta purchased the high selling red factor bull
Repeat buyer Brad Fawcett bought bulls in volume Doug Noble purchased the high selling bull
Tri-N Charolais Bull Sale
AVERAGE UP $4,202
March 16, 2026 • Lenore, MB
Auctioneer: Ryan Hurlburt
18 Two-Year Old Bulls
48 Yearling Bulls
66 Lots
Gross Average
$291,000 $16,167
$732,000 $15,250
$1,023,000 $15,500
With over 40 years of selling bulls, the Nykoliation family saw a very large crowd online and in person. A very steady sale was the result, with red, white, tan and black factor (yearling and two-year old bulls) being offered. Bulls were sold into 5 provinces and 9 USA States. Volume buyer was UL Ranch, MT, USA, selecting 4 bulls. Not included in the average was 6 Black Factor Hybrid Charolais Bulls which averaged $14,166. Total sale gross on 72 bulls was $1,108,000.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 61, TRI-N UNCLE TONY 493M (Polled, Red Factor, 90 lb BW, 887 ADJ 205, 1970 lb, 43.5cm), sired by B+L Dark Horse 27G, out of a MVY Xplorer 21X daughter. Sold for $27,500 to Pfeifer Farms, Russell, IA.
Lot 73, TRI-N ATTICUS FINCH
637M (Homo Polled, 93 lb BW, 2150 lb,
Tri-N Charolais Bull Sale
44 cm), sired by SCX Jehu 2 236G, out of a Merit Roundup 9508W daughter. Sold for $20,000 to HBO Farms, Saffell, AR.
High Selling Yearlings
Lot 45, TRI-N WHITEFISH 166N (Polled,92 lb BW, -2.6 BW, 107 WW, 171 YW, 1525 lb, 45 cm), Sired by Wrangler Rifleman 35K, out of a SCX Jehu 2 236G daughter. Sold for $29,000 to Weber Charolais, Lake Andes, SD.
Lot 49, TRI-N BIG SANDY 121N (Homo Polled, Red Factor, 84 lb BW, 101 WW, 158 YW, 1475 lb, 43.5 cm), sired by Wrangler Rifleman 35K, out of a Circle Cee Amplify 28H daughter. Sold for $28,000 to Wheatheart Charolais, Rosetown, SK.
95 lb BW, 905 ADJ 205 DW, 4.25 Marb, 1540 lb, 43 cm), sired by JFC Ezee Ryder 202K, out of a TRI-N Captain Morgan 340A daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Maple Lake Stock Farms, Hartney, MB.
Lot 37, TRI-N JIMMY PAGE 191N (Homo Polled, Red Factor, 88 lb BW, 867 lb ADJ 205, 4.70 Marb, 1605 lb, 45.5 cm), sired by Circle Cee Amplify 28H out of a Beaver Creek Country 261A daughter. Sold for $20,500 to Rocking S Ranch Ltd, Moosomin, SK.
Lot 29, TRI-N EDDIE MURPHY 301N (Homo Polled, Red Factor, 87 lb BW, 1015 lb ADJ 205, 3.90 Marb, 14.93 REA, 1440 lb, 41.5 cm), sired by DM Kalanchoe 16K, out of a TRI-N Radium 8109F daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Bina Charolais, Lawton, ND.
Lot 6, TRI-N RYAN GOSLING 160N (Polled, Red Factor, 91 lb BW, 3.90 Marb, 1620 lb, 41 cm), Sired by JFC Ezee Ryder 202K, out of a SCR Wrangler 7142 daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Nielson Bros Charolais, Milan, MO.
Lot 1, TRI-N JACK BLACK 236N (Homo Polled, Red Factor,
AVERAGE UP $2,256
Sliding Hills Charolais 20th Annual Bull Sale
March 21, 2026 • Canora, SK
Auctioneer: Clayton Hawreluik
Sale Manager: Bohrson Marketing
21 Yearling Bulls
1 Pick
22 Lots
Gross Average
$228,750 $10,893
$15,500 $15,500
$244,250 $11,102
Sliding Hills Charolais once again held their annual bull sale on the farm. This year was the 20th annual sale, and
Sliding Hills Charolais Bull Sale
to celebrate, the Weinbender family offered a pick of their open females. 14 Hereford bulls from Mission Ridge
Herefords averaged $8,875.
High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 2, SHSH Newport 13N (Homo
Kim & Tyler Blanchette bought the pick of the heifers
Paul & Dee Valstar selected 2 bulls including the high sellerCharolais, Baltimore, ON.
Delores Simpson selected the 2nd high selling yearling
Vicki & Lane Bina bought a high selling Red Factor
AVERAGE UP $8,122
Cedarlea Farms Annual Bull Sale
Cedarlea Farms Annual Bull Sale
March 16, 2026 • Hodgeville, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. Gross Average
2 Two-Year Old Bulls
58 Yearling Bulls
60 Lots
$38,000 $19,000
946,000 16,310
$984,000 $16,400
It was a great day north of Hodgeville. The sale barn was packed and for good reason. This sale was very strong from start to finish, and the hospitality matched the great bulls on offer. 20 Charolais cross open commercial heifers also averaged $5,190, and 2 Geldings averaged $20,000.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 29N, CEDARLEA POKERFACE
29N (Homo Polled, 83 lb BW, 16.3 CE, -6.3 CE, 285 TSI, 1615 lb, 43cm) sired by Cedarlea Badlands 25L, out of a Circle Cee Legend 307A daughter. Sold for $160,000 to Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw, AB, Eagle Valley Farms, Sundre, AB & DanG
Polled, 94 lb BW, -1.9 BW, 28 M, 1495 lb, 36cm) sired by DYV Paynes Halftime 11K, out of a SHSH Bonafide 10F daughter. Sold for $26,500 to Valstar Farms, Springside.
Lot 3, SHSH Newton 15N (Homo Polled, 77 lb BW, -6 BW, 1280 lb, 39cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of a Sparrows Parker 806F daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Buffalo Lake
Charolais, Colborne, ON.
Lot 81N, CEDARLEA NIXON 81N
(Homo Polled, 93 lb BW, 10.6 CE, -2.3 BW, 1515 lb, 40cm) sired by Turnbull’s Kiefer 66K, out of an LT Affinity 6221 PLD daughter. Sold for $47,500 to Thurston Charolais, Irma, AB.
Lot 139N, CEDARLEA GUSTO
139N (Homo Polled, 87 lb BW, 11.7 CE, -3.6 BW, 1490 lb, 40cm) sired by Turnbull’s Kiefer 66K, out of an RBM Fargo Y111 daughter. Sold for $40,000 to Domek Charolais, Wibaux, MT.
Lot 93N, CEDARLEA OMAHA
93N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, 74 WW, 152 YW, 1635 lb, 43.5cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of a Cedarlea The Count 175F daughter. Sold for $35,000 to Bar J Charolais, Amaranth, MB.
Lot 92N, CEDARLEA SEISMIC
92N (Polled, 86 lb BW, 17.9 CE, -5 BW, 1580 lb, 37.5cm) sired by CML Tremor 31L, out of an LT Affinity 6221 PLD daughter. Sold for $30,000 to Sherwood Farms, Vermilion, AB.
Lot 155N, CEDARLEA QUAKE
155N (Homo Polled, 91 lb BW, 11.6 CE, -1.4 BW, 1580 lb, 39cm) sired by CML Tremor 31L, out of a Cedarlea The Count 175F daughter. Sold for $26,000 to Crosby Farms, Caronport.
Lot 45N, CEDARLEA DSY ACE 45N (Homo Polled, 83 lb BW, 13 CE, -1.1 BW, 1365 lb, 35.5cm) sired by KAYR Fruition 26K, out of a TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630 ET daughter. Sold for $22,000 to Wyatt Farms, Arrowwood, AB.
Lot 94N, CEDARLEA BUTTE 94N (Homo Polled, 101 lb BW, 144 YW, 32 M, 1465 lb, 39cm) sired by Cedarlea Badlands 25L, out of a Winchester Lock N Load Q1E daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Wienk Charolais, Lake Preston, SD.
Lot 127N, CEDARLEA
PARAMOUNT 127N (Homo Polled, 94 lb BW, 75 WW, 142 YW, 1520 lb, 37.5cm) sired by Cedarlea Badlands 25L, out of a Pleasantdawn Column 730G daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Sandmeier Charolais, Bowdle, SD.
Charolais, Stettler, AB.
Lot 4, SHSH Notable 16N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, -0.4 BW, 71 WW, 1520 lb, 37.5cm) sired by SVY Historic 241K, out of an HRJ Crowd Favourite 515C daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Valstar Farms, Springside.
Lot 20, SHSH Numeric 91N (Polled, 111 lb BW, 85 WW, 140 YW, 1435 lb, 37.5cm) sired by DCR New Salem
K142, out of a Sparrows Parker 806F daughter. Sold for $12,000 to John Morgan Grant, Didsbury, AB.
Lot 25, Pick of 2025 Open Replacement Heifers. Sold for $15,500 to Blanchette Ranching, Edam.
Tyler Bullick, Greg Kruger and Derek Dekeyser partnered on the high seller
Blair Ford, Colette Thurston & Gordon Thurston added the second high seller to their operation
Scott & Krista Sherwood got the high selling Tremor bull
AVERAGE UP $5,894
White Meadow Charolais Bull Sale
White Meadow Charolais Bull Sale
March 19, 2026 • Pipestone, MB DLMS Timed Online
Ltd., Red Deer County, AB.
Lot 12, WHITE MEADOW
$456,100 $13,821
Gross Average 33 Two-Year Old Bulls
It was another very successful sale for the Bertholet family. This sale features age advantaged bulls sired by breed leading genetics that will go out and work. This sale saw bulls sold across Canada, both purebred and commercial.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 1, WHITE MEADOW MINSTREL
25M (Homo Polled, 68 lb BW, 9.7 CE, -3.1 BW, 1650 lb, 41.5cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 Pld, out of an LT Nationwide 8455 PLD ET daughter. Sold for $23,500 to Parsons Cattle Co., Tees, AB.
Lot 8, WHITE MEADOW MIDAS
30M (Homo Polled, 99 lb BW, 8 CE, -0.4 BW, 1850 lb, 41.5cm) sired by LT Fortune 9555 Pld, out of an LT Sundance 2251 PLD daughter. Sold for $23,500 to P&H Ranching Company
MAGNUM 3M (Homo Polled, 83 lb BW, 11.7 CE, -2.5 BW, 1780 lb, 39cm) sired by NGC Yellowstone 939G ET, out of an LT Bridger 9191 PLD daughter. Sold for $20,750 to Bar H Charolais, Grenfell, SK.
Lot 18, WHITE MEADOW
MONSOON 67M (Homo Polled, 103 lb BW, 12.3 CE, 31 M, 1935 lb, 43cm) sired by NGC Yellowstone 939G ET, out of an LT Bridger 9191 PLD daughter. Sold for $20,500 to Otto Kopp, Amaranth.
sired by White Meadow Kennedy 28K, out of an LT Nationwide 8455 PLD ET daughter. Sold for $20,500 to Trevor Bartkiw, Rossburn.
Lot 19, WHITE MEADOW
MERCEDES 69M (Homo Polled, 95 lb BW, 12.8 CE, -3 BW, 1925 lb, 42cm) sired by NGC Yellowstone 939G ET, out of an LT Nationwide 8455 PLD ET daughter. Sold for $16,600 to Charworth Charolais, Rocky View County, AB.
Lot 7, WHITE MEADOW MILITIA 29M (Polled, 90 lb BW, 9.3 CE, -2 BW, 1760 lb, 41cm) sired by LT Fortune 9555 PLD, out of an LT Bridger 9191 PLD. Sold for $16,500 to Denbow Land & Cattle Co. Ltd., Souris.
Blue Moon Cattle Co. & Guest Nier Charolais Bull Sale
Howe Ranches, Buffalo. Consigned by Blue Moon Cattle Co., Beiseker.
Gross Average
$169,000 $9,389
3 Yearling Bulls 19,750 6,583
21 Lots $188,750 $8,988
This second annual sale saw the addition of a guest consignor, NIER Charolais. Also, a handful of yearling bulls were a new featured addition for years to come.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 13, MDS 125M (Polled, 87 lb BW, 1740 lb, 36 cm), sired by Soder Low Rider 500H, out of a Soder Splendid 563G daughter. Sold for $13,500 to
Lot 15, MDS 131M (Polled, 82 lb BW, 1720 lb, 36.5 cm), sired by HC High Caliber 160H, out of a Soder Splendid 563G daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Pat Newell, Rockyford. Consigned by Blue
Moon Cattle Co.
Lot 6, MDS 112M (Polled, 79 lb BW, 1925 lb, 42 cm), sired by HC High Caliber 160H, out of a Cedarlea The Count 175F daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Howe Ranches. Consigned by Blue Moon Cattle Co.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 3, MDS NT3 (Polled, 85 lb BW, 1375 lb, 36.5 cm), sired by LT Venture 3198 Pld, out of a GR Supreme Wind K106K daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Pat Newell.
Katie & Cole Parsons bought the high seller
Donna & Kevin Haylock bought a new herd bull
Reg Howe purchased high selling bulls and commercial heifers in volume
Pat Newell and his daughters bought multiple bulls
Balamore Farms “Thickness Sells” Bull Sale
Balamore Farms “Thickness Sells”
Bull Sale
March 21, 2026 • Great Village, NS
Auctioneer: Chris Poley
Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.
4 Two-Year Old Bulls
Gross Average
$58,500 $14,625
26 Yearling Bulls 361,500 13,904
30 Lots
$420,000 $14,300
The Cooper family offers a very powerful set of bulls year over year at this Annual sale. Quality bulls sell to commercial and purebred operations across North America. A large crowd appreciates the offering in all four breeds and the strong set of commercial bred heifers that averaged $7,280.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 7, BALAMORE NARWHAL 530N (Homo Polled, 87 lb BW, 72 WW, 135 YW, 268.79 TSI, 1744 lb, 42.5 cm), sired by KEYS Frontier 125K, out of a Cedardale Zeal 125Z daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Brevig Charolais Ranch, Lewiston, MT.
Lot 16, BALAMORE NEVADA 511N (Homo Polled, 83 lb BW, 12.7 CE, -1 BW, 67 WW, 121 YW, 27 M, 1465 lb, 40 cm), sired by LT Badge 9184 Pld, out of a KEYS Powermax 57G daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Cedarview Charolais, Farrellton, QC.
F1016, out of a Sparrows Liriano 660D daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Hopewell Cattle Corp., Kerrobert, SK.
Lot 18, BALAMORE NEXUS 501N (Homo Polled, 81 lb BW, 13.8 CE, -3.3 BW, 69 WW, 126 YW, 275.17 TSI, 1608 lb, 41.5 cm), sired by LT Badge 9184 Pld, out of an RBM Fargo Y111 daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Doran Milton, Dawson Settlement, NB.
Charmark Ranches 6th Annual Bull Sale
Charmark Ranches 6th Annual Bull Sale
March 25, 2026 • Gem, AB
Auctioneer: Ryan Konynenbelt Sale Manager: Wright Livestock Marketing Gross Average
43 Two-Year Old Bulls $588,000 $13,674
These powerful Full French & French influence bulls were admired by purebred operations and the commercial rancher alike. The repeat volume buyers are a testament to the quality on offer at this 6th Annual sale. High Selling Bulls
Lot 1, FLM MR CHARMARK 1M
(Polled, 92 lb BW, 6.5 CE, 2118 lb, 42 cm), sired by KEYS Get Smart 8E, out of an FLM Mr Charmark 20A daughter. Sold for $39,000 to Schweitzer Ranch, Dawson Creek, BC.
Lot 54, FLM MR CHARMARK 54M
(Horned, 102 lb BW, 63 WW, 2164 lb, 39 cm), sired by KEYS Get Smart 8E, out of an FLM Mr Charmark 46C daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Lazy H5 Ranch Ltd.,
Makwa, SK.
Lot 4M, FLM MR CHARMARK 4M
(Polled, 100 lb BW, 2113 lb, 39 cm), sired by KEYS Billybaroo 240H, out of an FLM Mr Charmark 1A daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Olson Farms, Loon Lake, SK.
Lot 39M, FLM MR CHARMARK
39M (Polled, 92 lb BW, 5.6 CE, 1921 lb, 40 cm), sired by KEYS Get Smart 8E, out of an FLM Mr Charmark 108B daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Springview Colony, Gem.
sired by KEYS Zander 15G, out of an FLM Mr Charmark ET 101E daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Springview Colony.
Lot 25, FLM MR CHARMARK 25M (Polled, 99 lb BW, 2060 lb, 38 cm), sired by FLM Mr Charmark 25H, out of an FLM Mr Charmark 1A daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Howe Ranches, Buffalo.
Lot 178, FLM MR CHARMARK
178M (Polled, 96 lb BW, 23 M, 2015 lb, 43 cm), sired by FLM Mr Charmark 61K, out of an Anjou Pure Power 184Y daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Douglass Agro Ltd., Gem.
Lot 209, FLM MR CHARMARK
209M (Horned, 90 lb BW, 2026 lb, 37 cm), sired by FLM Mr Charmark 3K, out of an FLM Mr Charmark 4B daughter sold for $17,000 to Springview Colony.
Alex & Kody Meier brought a high seller back to Saskatchewan
Troy Schweitzer took the high selling bull back to Dawson Creek
Scott & Jessica Douglas bought bulls in volume
AVERAGE UP OVER $2,600
Time to Muscle Up Charolais Bull Sale
Stephen Charolais, Bar H Charolais & McCorr Charolais
March 28, 2026 • Whitewood, SK
Auctioneer: Andrew Reeleder
Sale Manager: Wright Livestock
Marketing
1 Mature Bull
Gross Average
$10,500 $10,500
9 Two-Year Old Bulls 138,000 15,333
23 Yearling Bulls 199,250 8,663
33 Lots $347,750 $10,537
It was a great day in Whitewood, with three proud consignors offering a high quality set of Two-Year Old and Yearling bulls as well as a Three-Year Old. The sale saw bulls sold across Canada and into the United States.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 3, SCF MORGAN 797M
(Horned, Full French, 95 lb BW, 0.8 BW, 2100 lb, 40cm) sired by SCF JD
Pleasant Dawn Charolais
621J, out of SCF Diesel 335D daughter. Sold for $35,500 to Dale Tucker, Endiang, AB. Consigned by Stephen Charolais, Moosomin.
Lot 1, SCF MANNY 2M (Horned, Full French, 106 lb BW, 23 M, 1970 lb, 42cm) sired by SCF JD 621J, out of a Sidney daughter. Sold for $28,500 to Desertland Cattle Company, Sedalia, AB. Consigned by Stephen Charolais;
Lot 36, MCCORR MONTY 19M
(Polled, 88 lb BW, 16.9 CE, -5.3 BW, 1450 lb, 41cm) sired by LT Del Rey 6161 P, out of a CML Raindance 996G daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Wood River Charolais, McCord. Consigned by McCorr Charolais, Moosomin.
Lot 37, MCCORR MALATHION
12M (Polled, 68 lb BW, 12.9 CE, -2.7 BW, 1870 lb, 44cm) sired by Turnbull’s Knockin Boots 604K, out of an RPJ Gallagher 24H daughter. Sold for
AVERAGE UP OVER $8,000
March 23, 2026 • Oak Lake, MB
Auctioneer: Ward Cutler
$15,000 to T&C Johnson Agriculture, Oak Point, MB. Consigned by McCorr Charolais.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 10, SCF NEMO 11N (Polled, Full French, 100 lb BW, 55 WW, 1340 lb, 34cm) sired by Pickup PP, out of a Pinay daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Kessler Ranch, Glen Ullin, ND. Consigned by Stephen Charolais.
Lot 8, SCF NAPOLEAN 16N (Horned, Full French, 105 lb BW, 59 WW, 1420 lb, 33cm) sired by SCF You Betcha 94Y, out of a Impair daughter. Sold for $11,500 to Brad Hein, Makwa.
Lot 35, BAR H RELOAD 21N (Polled, 91 lb BW, 11.9 CE, -2.3 BW, 1365 lb, 42cm) sired by LT Badge 1538 PLD, out of a Sunrise Sunburst 21Y daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Vern Kline, Francis. Consigned by Bar H Charolais, Grenfell.
Pleasant Dawn Charolais Bull Sale
Sale Manager: Transcon Livestock Gross Average
56 Yearling Bulls $922,000 $16,464
A historic sale in Oak Lake this year in every way. With bulls sold both purebred and commercial across Canada and the USA, it was a great day for this longstanding Charolais family.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 1, PLEASANT DAWN OASIS
657N (Homo Polled, 78 lb BW, 17.5 CE, -5.1 BW, 1655 lb, 41cm) sired by Pleasant Dawn Transport 202K, out of a Pleasant Dawn Serenity 507G daughter. Sold for $105,000 to Beechinor Bros, Bentley, AB.
Lot 43, PLEASANT DAWN
KODIAK 531N (Homo Polled, 93 lb BW, 93 WW, 156 YW, 1600 lb, 43cm) sired by SVY Historic 241K, out of a SCHURRTOP V351 E423 daughter. Sold for $35,000 to Domek Charolais, Wibaux, MT.
Lot 15, PLEASANT DAWN CALEB
276N (Homo Polled, 90 lb BW, 73 WW, 58 MTL, 1600 lb, 41cm) sired by JMAR Jericho 1C721, out of a Pleasant Dawn Magnum 56T daughter. Sold for $35,000 to Pine Bluff Charolais, Love, SK.
Lot 13, PLEASANT DAWN ASHER 82N (Homo Polled, 88 lb BW, 81 WW, 146 YW, 1765 lb, 40.5cm) sired by LT Governor 1560 PLD, out of a Pleasant Dawn Optical 173F daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Mutrie Farms, Glenavon, SK.
Lot 45, PLEASANT DAWN PRESTO 518N (Polled, 90 lb BW, 82 WW, 147
Brad Hein added a You Betcha son to his bull battery
Dale Tucker purchased the high selling bull
Shane & Murray Blake bought a heifer bull
Quinn & Jamie Wagstaff are taking a Full French bull back to Sedalia
AVERAGE UP NEARLY $2,500
High Bluff Stock Farm Bull Sale
High Bluff Stock Farm Annual Bull & Female Sale
March 20, 2026 • Inglis, MB Auctioneer: Ward Cutler
39 Yearling Bulls
12 Open Heifers
51 Lots
Gross Average
$498,000 $12,769
$101,750 $8,479
$599,750 $11,760
Inglis, Manitoba, saw a great offering of Charolais and Simmental Bulls and Females from the High Bluff family, as well as Black Angus bulls from Paxhill Farms. This sale was very well attended both in person and online.
17 Simmental bulls averaged $13,470, and 5 Black Angus bulls averaged $9,000.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 11, HRJ NEW ERA 21N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, 7 CE, 132 YW, 1770 lb, 43cm) sired by HRJ Limitless 303L, out of a KAYR Deputy 716G daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Landaker Charolais Farm, Brownvale, AB.
Lot 33, HIGH BLUFF NEXT LEVEL 34N (Homo Polled, Red Factor, 105 lb BW, 59 WW, 53 MTL, 1595 lb, 42cm) sired by HRJ Lexus 365L, out of a High Bluff Enforcer 103E daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Twin Anchor Charolais, Castor, AB.
Lot 1, HIGH BLUFF NEON TAN
YW, 1600 lb, 42cm) sired by SVY Historic 241K, out of a SCHURRTOP V351 E423 daughter. Sold for $21,000 to Heitkamp Farms, Wyndmere, ND.
Mr Top Gun 1311, out of an LT Ledger 0332 P daughter. Sold for $20,000 McLeod Livestock, Cochrane, AB.
Lot 46, PLEASANT
43N (Polled, 103 lb BW, 67 WW, 25 M, 1550 lb, 39cm) sired by High Bluff JJ 85J, out of a D R Monsoon 45 daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Munro Farms, Kelwood.
Lot 30, HIGH BLUFF NIGHT LIFE 22N (Polled/S, 72 lb BW, 17.5 CE, -5.2 BW, 1400 lb, 37cm) sired by LAE Lincoln 337L, out of a KAYR Deputy 716G daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Soura Horan Martin & Deona Horan, Bowman.
Lot 28, HIGH BLUFF NOBLE 103N (Polled, 89 lb BW, 11.8 CE, -0.5 BW, 1430 lb, 42cm) sired by KAYR Deputy 716G, out of a KEYS Ballyhoo 104H daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Bar M7 Farms, Eriksdale.
Lot 20, HRJ NO CONTEST 59N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, 877 adj WW, 61 WW, 1625 lb, 39cm) sired by PCC Innovation 123J, out of an
DAWN DOMINO 631N (Homo Polled, 83 lb BW, 9.1 CE, 67 MTL, 1510 lb, 39cm) sired by Pleasant Dawn
Nero 165K, out of a Pleasant Dawn Heritage 375J daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Faul Land & Livestock, Langenburg, SK.
SVY Fortress 703E daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Foggy Mountain Ranch, Mountain Road.
Lot 2, HIGH BLUFF NAVAJO JOE 124N (Polled, 98 lb BW, 71 WW, 27 M, 1545 lb, 40cm) sired by High Bluff JJ 85J, out of a KAYR Deputy 716G daughter. Sold for $15,500 to Glenn Denbow, Souris.
Lot 15, HIGH BLUFF NOTORIOUS B.I.G. 24N (Polled/S, 108 lb BW, 70 WW, 124 YW, 1660 lb, 44cm) sired by HRJ Limitless 303L, out of a CJC Symbol B1067P daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Ken Day Livestock, Elk Horn.
High Selling Open Heifer
Lot 76, HIGH BLUFF SCHATZI 89N (Polled, 86 lb BW, 13.1 CE, -1.2 BW, 1110 lb) sired by KAYR Deputy 716G, out of a KEYS Ballyhoo 104H daughter. Sold for $10,250 to Landaker Charolais Farm, Brownvale, AB.
Lot 10, PLEASANT DOWN
VERTIGO 346N (Homo Polled, 86 lb BW, 14.1 CE, -4.6 BW, 1475 lb, 38.5cm) sired by LVB World Wide 3051, out of a MAIN Ledger Up 105E daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Terry Creek Charolais, Baltimore, ON.
Alan Landaker bought the high selling bull and heifer
Darryl Munro bought 2 bulls, including a high seller
Brian & Cliff Weeks bought the high selling red factor bull
Duane Domek found the high selling Historic son
Raymond Paschke selected a new herd sire
Rod McLeod added a Mr Top Gun son to his bull battery
John & Michelle Beechinor bought the high seller
Elder Charolais Bull Sale
March 26, 2026 • Coronach, SK Auctioneer: Dan Skeels
54 Yearling Bulls
Gross Average
$705,500 $13,065
100 Semen Lots $36,250 $362.50/straw
The Elder Charolais crew held their annual on-farm bull sale on March 26. As always, the hospitality is second to none at Coronach, and there was a great set of bulls on offer. New this year was 10 packs of 10 straws on the Elder’s Notorious 570N bull, which topped out at $525/straw.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 20, ELDER’S NOBELMAN 533N (Polled, 90 lb BW, 12.3 CE, 135 YW, 1530 lb, 43cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of a JWX Guess Who 776G daughter. Sold for $57,000 to BraxCam Farms, Milk River, AB.
Lot 36, ELDER’S NIKIAS 510N (Polled, 103 lb BW, 69 WW, 149 YW, 1795 lb, 39cm) sired by Elder’s Lazaro 305L, out of an Elder’s Houlio 4H daughter. Sold for $36,000 to Lazy S Limousin & Charolais, Rimbey, AB.
Elder Charolais Bull Sale
Lot 54, ELDER’S MAJOR 5189N
(Polled, Red Factor, 95 lb BW, 75 WW, 155 YW, 1520 lb, 44.5cm) sired by CFC 83F Captain 80J, out of a JWX Honky Tonk 5005H daughter. Sold for $36,000 to Lazy S Charolais, Beaverloadge, AB.
Lot 18, ELDER’S NARCO 522N (Polled, 106 lb BW, 7.5 CE, -0.4 BW, 1705 lb, 42cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of an Elder’s Houlio 4H daughter. Sold for $32,000 to Anchor D Simmentals Ltd., Rimbey, AB.
Lot 30, ELDER’S MATEO 5163N (Polled, 92 lb BW, 14.2 CE, -2.5 BW, 1550 lb, 42cm) sired by LT Global 3322 PLD ET, out of a JWX Honky Tonk 5005H daughter. Sold for $26,500 to Norheim Ranching, Saskatoon.
Lot 34, ELDER’S NUCLEAR 566N (Polled, 105 lb BW, 121 YW, 52 MTL, 1670 lb, 38.5cm) sired by LT Justified 1528 PLD, out of an HVA Falcon 250F daughter. Sold for $23,500 to Brad Cairns, Coronach.
Lot 23, ELDER’S SPARK 5153N (Polled, 78 lb BW, 16.3 CE, -3.7 BW, 1470 lb, 36cm) sired by JWX Honky Tonk 5005H, out of a TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630E ET daughter. Sold for $20,500 to Blanchette Ranch, Edam.
Lot 24, ELDER’S MONARCH 5142N (Polled, 93 lb BW, 12.9 CE, 144 YW, 1530 lb, 40cm) sired by JWX Honky Tonk 5005H, out of an Elder’s Houlio 4H daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Scott Stock Farm, Crossfield, AB.
AVERAGE UP OVER $5,000
C2 Charolais Bull Sale
C2 Charolais Bull Sale
March 26, 2026 • La Riviere, MB
Auctioneer: Chris Poley
Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.
Gross Average 30 Yearling Bulls $379,500 $12,650
C2 Charolais had a great sale this year with new consignors, Patterson Simmentals. The average was up, and the support from both Purebred and Commercial Breeders was strong! 10 Simmental Bulls averaged $15,650.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 14, C2 NASHVILLE 6N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, 6.5 CE, 29 M, 1685 lb, 44cm) sired by C2 Lars 37L, out of an Eaton’s Order 51671 PLD daughter. Sold for $23,500 to Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK.
Lot 4, C2 NUDGENT 66N (Homo Polled, 92 lb BW, 8.3 CE, 1 BW, 1560 lb, 42.5cm) sired by Pro-Char Mob Ties 26J, out of a WC Beneli 2134 PLD ET daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Garrett Riddel, Pierson.
Lot 13, C2 NITRO 5N (Homo Polled, 82 lb BW, 6.5 CE, -1 BW, 1395 lb, 38cm) sired by Sparrows Resurrection 905G, out of an SLC Fearless 828F daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Steppler Farms, Miami. Lot 15, C2 NAVISTAR 116N (Polled, 104 lb BW, 57 WW, 1530 lb, 39cm) sired by Sparrows Latoro 338L, out of a Sparrows Aquarius 493B daughter. Sold for $18,500 to Terry Sliworsky, Winnipegosis, MB.
Lot 9, C2 NORWAY 104N (Polled,
Brad Balog bought the high seller
Tyler Blanchette got a new heifer bull
Danny Skeels found a popular Countdown son
Stan Skeels selected a new power bull to take back to Rimbey
Hunter Charolais 15th Annual Bull Sale
April 2, 2026 • Roblin, MB Auctioneer: Danny Skeels
Gross Average 42 Yearling Bulls $500,500 $11,917
The Hunter Charolais bull sale in Roblin was a great day again this year! Lots of new and trusted sire groups on offer that provide quality performance and calving ease options. They auctioned off the famous Hunter Hamburgers, which raised $1900 for the Manitoba Junior Charolais Association.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 28, HC NIKE 535N (Polled, 85 lb BW, 8.7 CE, -1.0 BW, 1505 lb, 37cm) sired by HC High Country 2H, out of an LT International 9355 PLD daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Greg and Logan Els, Rhein, SK.
Lot 30, HC NOTORIOUS 538N (Polled, 102 lb BW, 64 WW, 24 M, 1515 lb, 38cm) sired by LT Justified 1528 PLD, out of a JWX Downtown 7C daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Lazy S Limousin & Charolais, Rimbey, AB. Lot 27, HC NORSEMAN 558N
Hunter Charolais Bull Sale
(Homo Polled, 94 lb BW, 9.5 CE, -1.1 BW, 1415 lb, 39cm) sired by LT Ransom 8644, out of an HC Johnstown 113J daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Scott Stock Farms, Crossfield, AB.
Lot 18, HC NITRO 589N (Polled, 100 lb BW, M 30, 10.2 MCE, 1550 lb, 37cm) sired by JWX Lithium 222L, out of a KAYR Contender 125E daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Craig Pihach, Ituna, SK.
Lot 47, HC NOTICE ME 5107N (Homo Polled, 96 lb BW, 5.8 CE, 1.1 BW, 1535 lb, 40cm) sired by CFC 56G Summit 239K, out of an Elder’s Candid 75C daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Jon Peterson, Arnes. AVERAGE UP $2,717
Lot 37, HC NEW LEVEL 517N (Homo Polled, 78 lb BW, 14.8 CE, -3.4 BW, 1505 lb, 37cm) sired by Sparrows Wheaton 101J, out of an HC Johnstown 113J daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Double P Stock Farms, Ste Rose du Lac.
Lot 38, HC NITTY GRITTY 539N
(Homo Polled, 72 lb BW, 18.2 CE, -5.7 BW, 1535 lb, 39cm) sired by Sparrows Wheaton 101J, out of a DC/CRJ Tank E108 P daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Travis Isaac, Roblin.
Lot 44, HC NETWORK 506N (Polled, 72 lb BW, 15.3 CE, -3.2 BW, 1545 lb, 37cm) sired by DC/CRJ Tank E108 P, out of an Elder’s Garcia 907G daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Kyle Cherneski, Roblin.
94 lb BW, 8.2 CE, -0.2 BW, 1560 lb, 40.5cm) sired by PCC Cobain 231K, out of an Eaton’s Blue Storm 30102 P daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Maple Grove Gelbvieh, Narcisse.
Stan Skeels bought the high selling Georgia 7106E et bull
Greg and Logan Ells bought the high seller
Jon Scott of Scott Stock Farms added a ransom son
Darwin Rosso bought the high selling bull Andre Steppler added a new herd sire
Poplar Bluff Stock Farm with Guest Eureka Valley Charolais Bull Sale
Poplar Bluff Stock Farm with Guest Eureka Valley Charolais Bull Sale
March 24, 2026 • Chauvin, AB
Auctioneer: Dan Skeels
34 Two-Year Old Bulls
Gross Average
$403,000 $11,853
12 Yearling Bulls 104,000 8,667
46 Lots
$507,000 $11,022
1 Semen Lot $15,250 $305/straw
This 10th Annual Sale saw a new sale partner with Wyatt & Jenna Glover of Eureka Valley Charolais, supplying the yearling bulls, with the Taylor family continuing to consign the two-year old Charolais bulls. The large crowd filled the shop to appreciate the all-around quality on offer.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 2, THJ MUSIC MAN 8M
(Polled, 77 lb BW, 71 WW, 134 YW, 28 M, 64 TM, 1810 lb, 40 cm), sired by Legacys Game Day 45G, out of a JWX Gallagher 804G daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Les Cook, Compeer. Lot 26, THJ MATTHEW 419M
Pure Production Bull & Female Sale
February 28, 2026 • Campbellford, ON Gross Average
12 Two-Year Old Bulls $101,000 $8,417
3 Yearling Bulls 17,750 5,917
3 Bred Heifers 27,750 9,250
25 Lots $197,500 $7,900
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 2, Over The Top Mack 413M, sired by M&L Hannibal 428H. Sold for $10,000. Consigned by Over The Top Cattle Co., Pontypool.
Lot 3, Southview Wrangler 102M, sired by Southview Wrangler 99E. Sold for $10,000. Consigned by Southview Farms Ltd., Courtice.
Lot 6, Langevin Major 9M, sired by Langevin Blue 2J. Sold for $10,000. Consigned by Langevin Charolais, Tweed
(Red Factor, Polled, 92 lb BW, 66 WW, 115 YW, 2120 lb, 41 cm), sired by JWX Gallagher 804G, out of an LAE Almond 3122A daughter. Sold for $21,000 to Courtney Fletcher, Wainwright.
Lot 17, GRT MASTER CLASS 407M (Polled, 92 lb BW, -0.5 BW, 69 WW, 133 YW, 31 M, 66 TM, 1950 lb, 41 cm), sired by JWX King Maker 5418K, out of an LAE Chancellor 5122C daughter. Sold for $19,000 to Parsons Cattle Company, Tees.
Lot 18, THJ MAKO 421M (Polled, 92 lb BW, -0.3 BW, 1820 lb, 39 cm), sired by JWX King Maker 5418K, out of an
Saddleridge/Rocky Creek
Charolais Bull Sale
March 18, 2026 • Brooks, AB Gross Average
31 Yearling Bulls $261,000 $8,419
High Selling Bulls
Lot 12, SADDLERIDGE
KRYPTONITE 48N, sired by Saddleridge Kryptonite 78K. Sold for $13,000. to Braun Farms Ltd., Gem
Lot 11, SADDLERIDGE
KRYPTONITE 36N, sired by Saddleridge Kryptonite 78K. Sold for $12,000 to Kokay Farms, Duchess.
Lot 22, SADDLERIDGE
SIGNATURE 68N, sired by LT
Signature 6136 Pld. Sold for $12,000 to Kropf Farms Ltd., Tilley.
LAE Almond 3122A daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Franz Nauenburg, Bruce. High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 42, WGC NEVADA 81N (Homo Polled, 108 lb BW, 69 WW, 127 YW, 37 M, 72 TM, 1640 lb, 39 cm), sired by NINA Jose Cuervo 28J, out of a Cedarlea The Keg 38A daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Mulich Land & Cattle, Peers.
Lot 38, WGC NORDIC WIND 7N (Polled, 80 lb BW, -4.3 BW, 1455 lb, 36 cm), sired by LT Wyoming Wind 4020 Pld, out of an HVA Fireball 662F daughter. Sold for $12,500 to Lanco Land & Cattle, Edgerton.
Denbie Ranch & Guests
Bulls Sale
February 21, 2026 • Ste. Rose, MB
1 Mature Bull
11 Two-Year Old Bulls
15 Yearlings
27 Lots
Gross Average
$18,000 $18,000
$288,500 $10,685
High Selling Two-Year Old Bull
Lot 38, DH CHUCKWAGON 27M, sired by DH Chuckwagon 19G. Sold for $10,500 to Shirt-Tail Creek Beed & Seed Ltd., Dauphin. Consigned by Myhre Land & Cattle Co., Dauphin.
High Selling Yearling Bull
Lot 57, BAR J HIGH CLASS 528N, sired by KAYR Django 88J. Sold for $16,500 to Leonard Zdan, Alonsa. Consigned by Bar J Charolais, Ste. Rose.
Katie & Cole Parsons purchased a high selling Two-Year old
Franz Nauenburg bought bulls in volume
Denim Flecther was on hand to select red factor bulls for his family
Thank you to these outstanding cattle producers for your purchases at our 10th Annual Bull Sale:
* Denotes multiple purchases
Thank you to our friends and neighbours for the helping hands, a first rate sales crew (Danny Skeels, Garren Skeels, Andrew Reeleder and Jesse Lawes), Kailey Wirsta with K-Cow Design for the catalogue facelift, and Robbie Chomik for your patience in the video pen!
Les Cook*
Franz Nauenburg*
Courtney Fletcher
George Poruchnek*
Parsons Cattle Company
Fred Mason
Dean Scammell
Sidekick Contracting Ltd*
Jason Varty
Chicago Heights Farm Ltd
Brent Smith
Clayton Berg
Myron Fawcett Holdings Inc
Rudy Thomsen
Howling River Ranch
Lanco Land & Cattle Company
Daniel Norheim*
Lorne Bourassa
Jackson Bros
Jason Kohlman
Ken Murrell
Legacy Land & Cattle Ltd
Juriah Consulting Ltd
Vermilion Livestock Exchange*
Clarke Charolais
Bar Over Double EE
Ponderosa Land & Cattle Corp
Desertland Cattle Company
Also Thank you to our sales crew Dan, Garren, Andrew & Jesse; Mackenzie with DLMS, K-Cow Designs for the catalogue creation and Robbie for the videos.
We appreciate everyone who bid, bought, and believes in our program!
THE TAYLORS
John & Kirsten
Garrett & Amanda & Family
c: 780-806-3395
Box 55, Chavin AB T0B 0Vo
jktaylor@telusplanet.net
John & Kirsten Taylor & Family
HTA Charolais Bull Sale
AVERAGE UP OVER $3,900
March 25, 2026 • Rivers, MB
Auctioneer: Chris Poley
HTA Charolais Bull Sale
Sold for $30,000 to Legacy Charolais, Botha, AB.
Sweetwater Ranch, Taber, AB.
Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. Gross Average 42 Yearling Bulls
$614,500 $14,631
HTA held their annual sale on the farm again this spring and sold bulls across Canada and into the United States. It was a great turnout for the sale, which featured functional, white & tan, performance bulls built to drive profit for their new owners. High Selling Bulls
Lot 40, HTA FRONTLINE 581N (Homo Polled, 92 lb BW, -1.4 BW, 47 MTL, 1595 lb, 40cm) sired by Pro-Char Versailles 47K, out of a Silverstream Evolution E168 daughter.
Lot 28, HTA MAXIMUS 566N (Homo Polled, Red Factor, 108 lb BW, 64 WW, 51 MTL, 1665 lb, 38cm) sired by HTA Coyote Creek 3133L, out of an HTA Astroid 603D daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Soura-Horan Farms, Bozeman, MT.
Lot 32, HTA ARCHITECT 539N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, 86 WW, 145 YW, 1725 lb, 39cm) sired by LT Governor 1560 PLD, out of an HTA Astroid 603D daughter. Sold for $22,000 to Caul Charolais, Devlin, ON.
Lot 27, HTA AL CAPONE 547N (Polled, 91 lb BW, -1.7 BW, 29 M, 1685 lb, 20cm) sired by HTA Coyote Creek 3133L, out of an HTA Astroid 603D daughter. Sold for $21,000 to
Lot 20, HTA INSPECTOR 5103N (Homo Polled, 104 lb BW, 1.3 BW, 60 WW, 1560 lb, 40.5cm) sired by HTA Spiderman 9103G, out of an HTA Morgan 232Z daughter. Sold for $20,000 to R&G McDonald Livestock, Sidney.
Lot 34, HTA OPTIMUS PRIME 552N (Polled, 96 lb BW, -1.3 BW, 33 M, 1635 lb, 41cm) sired by LT Badge 9184 PLD, out of an HTA Astroid 603D daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Dufayel Cattle Co. Ltd., St. Claude.
Lot 35, HTA STRATEGIST 561N (Polled, 102 lb BW, -2.5 BW, 56 MTL, 1765 lb, 40cm) sired by LT Badge 9184 PLD, out of an HTA Astroid 603D daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Dunning Farms, McCreary.
Tee M Jay & Silver Bay
Charolais Bull Sale
March 21, 2026 • Ashern, MB
21 Yearling Bulls
Gross Average
$246,000 $11,714
Lot 8, TMJF NESS 301N, sired by Pleasant Dawn Portal 865J. Sold $25,500 to Larry McAuley, Lundar. Lot 2, TMJF NILES 304N, sired by Pleasant Dawn Prada 604B. Sold for $20,000 to Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake
Top Cut Bull Sale
March 31, 2026 • Mankota, SK
33 Yearling Bulls
High Selling Bull
Gross Average
$319,500 $9,681
Lot 71N, WOOD RIVER NEW TREND 71N, sired by JWX Kingman 272K. Sold for $20,000 to Coyote Flats Charolais, Coaldale, AB.
Daines Cattle & O’Neill
Livetstock Bull Sale
April 2, 2026 • Innisfail, AB
Gross Average
17 Yearling Bulls
$207,500 $12,206 135 Commercial Heifers $5,342
High Selling Bulls
Lot 2, Daines Gilmour 537N, sired by LT Global 3322 Pld ET. Sold for $29,500.
Rhonda, Troy & Dianna Walgenbach purchased the high selling bull
Jodi & Keith Caul bought the lead off bull
Gail & Ron McDonald added a tan herd sire
K-Cow Ranch 15th Annual Sale
March 21, 2026 • Elk Point, AB
Auctioneer: Darcy Sheets
12 Two-Year Old Bull
$144,000 $11,077
13 Yearling Bulls 121,000 9,308
26 Lots
$265,000 $10,192
A large crowd gathered both inhouse and online for this 15th Annual Sale. All the breeds on offer were appreciated as the overall average was up across the sale.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot C-85M, K-COW VOLTAGE 85M
(Homo Polled, 82 lb BW, 5.5 CE, -1.1 BW, 1720 lb, 40 cm), sired by K-COW All Canadian 3K, out of a Dogpatch Milestone 7F daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Kevin Turchyn, Pierceland, SK.
Lot C-35M, K-COW MASTERPIECE
35M (Homo Polled, 89 lb BW, 6.3 CE, -0.3 BW, 58 TM, 2060 lb, 41 cm), sired by K-COW All Canadian 3K, out of a
McTavish Farms Bull Sale
K-Cow Ranch Bull Sale
Cedarlea Gib 32G daughter. Sold for $13,500 to NJ Cattle Co., Plamondon.
Lot C-84M, K-COW MAGNUM 84M (Polled, 88 lb BW, 1945 lb, 42 cm), sired by RPH Hot Diggity 125K, out of a High Bluff Gallagher 21G daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Romaniuk Farms, Vilna.
Lot C-134M, K-COW MAJOR 134M (Polled, 72 lb BW, 10 CE, -2.9 BW, 68 WW, 56 TM, 1910 lb, 40 cm), sired by K-COW All Canadian 3K, out of an SCR Triumph 2135 daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Keith Davies, LaCorey. High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot C-131N, K-COW NO WHERE
MAN 131N (Polled, 81 lb BW, 9.7 CE, -2.2 BW, 69 WW, 127 YW, 26 M, 60 TM, 1290 lb, 35 cm), sired by High Bluff Leader of Men 31L, out of a Top Grants Powerplay 201Z daughter. Sold for $11,500 to Troy & Carol Soldan, Two Hills.
BW, 68 WW, 136 YW, 37 M, 71 TM, 1450 lb, 40 cm), sired by High Bluff Leader of Men 31L, out of an HTA Astroid 603D daughter. Sold for $11,000 to Voegeli Bros. Charolais, Maymont, SK.
Lot C-66N, K-COW NEVADA 66N (Homo Polled, Red Factor, 88 lb BW, -0.2 BW, 1140 lb, 36 cm), sired by Diamond W Authoritive 22L, out of a Pro-Char Resistol 57D daughter. Sold for $11,000 to Palsitt Farms, Two Hills.
Kevin
traveled from Saskatchewan to purchase the high selling bull
McTavish Farms Ltd. Charolais Bull Sale
March 27, 2026 • Moosomin, SK
Auctioneer: Ryan Hurlburt
9 Two-Year Old Bulls
25 Yearling Bulls
34 Lots
Gross Average
$86,250 9,583
222,250 8,890
$308,500 $9,074
It was a great spring day outside of Moosomin for the annual McTavish Farms Bull Sale. There was great support from new and repeat buyers in attendance and online. The sale featured both calving ease and performance sires built to go to work!
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 19, MCTAVISH HAVANA 136N
(Polled, 96 lb BW, 0.9 BW, 25 M, 1470 lb, 41cm) sired by HKS Kramer 67K, out of an Elder’s Cracker Jack 13D daughter. Sold for $11,750 to Cody Anderson, Carlyle.
Lot 17, MCTAVISH NASHVILLE 44N
(Polled, 101 lb BW, 23M, 812lbs WW, 1500 lb, 42cm) sired by HKS Kramer 67K, out of a SOS Granite PLD 8G daughter. Sold for $11,000 to Adrien Jacques, Carnduff.
Lot 1, MCTAVISH MEZCAL 16N (Polled, 92 lb BW, -1.7 BW, 26 M, 1445 lb, 38.5cm) sired by Pleasantdawn Connection 195G, out of a MVY All Star 61A daughter. Sold for $10,500 to Adrien Jacques, Carnduff.
1625 lb, 39cm) sired by SVY Confidence 209K, out of a SOS Hooey PLD 127D daughter. Sold for $10,250 to Curt Johnson, Whitewood.
Lot 20, MCTAVISH MILWAUKEE 20N (Polled, 83 lb BW, 9.6 CE, 30 M, 1325 lb, 38cm) sired by McTavish One Eyed Jack 813L, out of an Elder’s Cracker Jack 13D daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Bryce Penner, Cromer. High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 38, MCTAVISH TITANUS 65M (Polled, 105 lb BW, 66 WW, 113 YW, 2130 lb, 43cm) sired by High Bluff Panhandle 210H, out of a Pleasantdawn Magnum 49Y daughter. Sold for $10,750 to Galloway Farms, MB.
Lot 37, MCTAVISH GRADY 134M (Polled, 91 lb BW, -0.4 BW, 29 M, 1970 lb, 39.5cm) sired by Pleasantdawn Connection 195G, out of a Winn Mans Cuervo 4A daughter. Sold for $10,250 to Bryce Penner.
Darlene Voegeli bought a high selling calve ease bull
Turchyn
Bryce Penner added two of the high sellers to his program
Cody Anderson took the high seller back Carlyle.
Highway 21 Group with Brayshar Charolais Bull Sale
March 23, 2026 • Hanna, AB
Auctioneer: Chris Poley
Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.
9 Two-Year Old Bulls
83 Yearling Bulls
92 Lots
Highway 21 Group with Brayshar Charolais Bull Sale
by Turnbull’s Heat Wave 740H, out of a NCC True 97B daughter. Sold for $12,500 to 9-9 Ranch, Coronation.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Gross Average
$106,497 $11,833
915,988 11,036
$1,022,485 $11,114
For the second year in a row, this sale saw more bulls being offered and sold over the previous years, with the overall average up over $2,500. The addition of 239 commercial replacement heifers was new this year. The heifers averaged $4,766 and peaked at $5,000.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 97, HWY MINTY FRESH 181M (Homo Polled, 108 lb BW, 11 CE, -0.3 BW, 0.2 MARB, 1999 lb, 46 cm), sired by Balamore Justice 126J, out of a Pleasant Dawn MVP 316Y daughter. Sold for $13,500 to Lazy B Farm & Ranch, Lindon.
Lot 95, HWY MADE OF STONE 176M (Scurred, 103 lb BW, 10.1 CE, 68 WW, 127 YW, 25 M, 36 CW, 0.87 REA, 288.21 TSI, 2026 lb, 41 cm), sired
Spiritwood Bull Sale
March 21, 2026 • Spiritwood, SK
15 Yearling Bulls
High Selling Bulls
Gross Average
$155,500 $10,367
Lot 54N, HOPEWELL BLUE FIN 54N, sired by Balamore Kelce 241K. Sold for $17,500 to Greg Eddingfield, Unity.
Lot 25N, HOPEWELL NIGHT MAN 25N, sired by Saddleridge Kryptonite 78K. Sold for $15,000 to Jim Pulyk, Vermilion, AB
Lot 73N, HOPEWELL LANDMAN 73N, sired by SVY Historic 241K. Sold for $13,500 to J-C Land and Livestock, Salmon Arm, BC.
Lot 13, HWY NORWOOD 20N (Homo Polled, 87 lb BW, 8.4 CE, -1.3 BW, 79 WW, 136 YW, 25 M, 0.86 REA, 0.16 MARB, 1592 lb, 37 cm), sired by JMAR Jericho 1C721, out of a Turnbull’s Duty-Free 358D daughter. Sold for $22,000 to CB Charolais, Fisher Branch, MB.
Lot 36, HWY NIKOLAI 61N (Homo Polled, 87 lb BW, 13.2 CE, -3.8 BW, 72 WW, 120 YW, 32 M, 68 TM, 31 CW, 0.86 REA, 1519 lb, 38 cm), sired by HWY Kobe 234K, out of a DCR Mr Silver Gun E516 daughter. Sold for $22,000 to Saddleridge Farming Co., Rosemary.
Lot 21, HWY NUMBERS 36N
(Homo Polled, 70 lb BW, 12.8 CE, -2.4 BW, 66 WW, 128 YW, 36 M, 69 TM, 35 CW, 277.26 TSI, 1407 lb, 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Shooter 6H, out of an Elders Houlio 4H daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Mulligan Charolais, Sunset House, AB.
Lot 71, HWY NO CAN DO 139N (Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb BW, 73 WW, 153 YW, 58 TM, 274.87 TSI, 1405 lb, 37 cm), sired by MAIN Escondido 15K, out of an RP J Eveready 403D daughter. Sold for $18,000 to S & S Varga, Three Hills.
Lot 2, HWY NEMO 2N (Homo Polled, 75 lb BW, 5.9 CE, -0.1 BW, 67 WW, 122 YW, 25 M, 58 TM, 0.9 REA, 1383 lb, 39 cm), sired by Sparrows Shooter 6H, out of a Steppler Great White 4H daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Oakstone Land & Cattle Co., Bawlf.
Scott Stock Farm 13th
Annual Bull Sale
March 20, 2026 • Crossfield, AB
39 Yearling Bulls $352,250 $9,032
High Selling Bulls
Lot 68, SSF TREMOR 17N, sired by CML Tremor 31L. Sold for $15,000.
Lot 77, SSF TROUBADOUR 173N, sired by LAE Troubadour 231K. Sold for $15,000.
Lot 67, SSF TREMOR 154N, sired by CML Tremor 31L. Sold for $12,000.
McAvoy Charolais Farms
Bull & Female Sale
March 28, 2026 • Saskatoon, SK
41 Lots $399,500 $9,743
High Selling Yearling Bull
Lot 36N, MVY NOBLE 36N, sired by RBM Keystone H41. Sold for $21,000 to Brevig Charolais, Lewistown, MT.
Ryan & Heather Bratrud selected a new heifer bull Scott Mulligan purchased the high selling Shooter son
Curtis Lappage bought a pair of bulls for his CB Charolais outfit
MC AFFEE FARMS LTD.
MULTI-GENERATION BREEDERS IN NEW BRUNSWICK
by Heather Coughlin
Tucked along the border between New Brunswick and the state of Maine, and about an hour and a half from the Quebec border, McAffee Farms Ltd. is quietly building on a legacy more than 50 years in the making.
What began with Jack McAffee has grown into a third-generation Charolais operation in Lower Knoxford, with his son Jeff and grandsons Jacob and Jack David. Today, the family runs roughly 300 head of cattle,
the majority of them purebred Charolais, with a smaller number of commercial animals rounding out the herd.
That legacy traces back to 1974, when Jack Sr. purchased his first purebred Charolais cattle—two cows originally from Texas that cost nearly as much as a brand-new truck at the time. “A lot of people thought I was crazy,” he recalls with a laugh. “But it was the best decision I ever made. Charolais is the breed that I like.”
Jack started farming in 1967, milking Holsteins and shipping cream while also playing music several
nights a week. Looking for a change of pace, he quit milking and began crossing with Charolais by AI before eventually investing in purebred bulls. Over time, those early decisions helped shape what the farm is today.
His decades of commitment to the breed were recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Charolais Association at the AGM in Moncton in 2019.
Jeff, the middle generation of the operation, focuses on feeding and machinery. He says he enjoys every day having the opportunity to work with his father
“A lot of people thought I was crazy,” he recalls with a laugh. “But it was the best decision I ever made. Charolais is the breed that I like.”
and sons. “We all work together to keep the farm going – I couldn’t ask for a better career and crew.”
For Jacob, who is 28 years old, farming is both tradition and full-time commitment. He and his grandfather handle the day-to-day herd work, including the busy calving seasons—purebreds arriving in January and February, while commercial cows calve out on pasture in the fall. Jacob’s brother
Jack David lends a hand wherever needed, having returned to the farm after working as a carpenter. While cattle are now the clear focus, the farm once had a strong footing in potatoes. For decades, the McAffees grew about 200 acres, but changing industry dynamics made it increasingly difficult to continue. As contracts shrank and larger operations expanded, it became harder for smaller growers to compete.
Dogpatch Acres Charolais& Harcourt Charolais
March 29, 2026 • Yorkton, SK
Auctioneer: Chris Poley
Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.
5 Two-Year Old Bulls
Gross Average
$64,250 $12,850
26 Yearling Bulls 343,500 13,212 31 Lots
$407,750 $13,153
One of the hottest sales to date for the Best of the Breeds Charolais consignors. A wide selection of pedigree, performance and calving ease options accompanied the traditional smokie and perogy hospitality. 18 Gelbvieh bulls averaged $12,486, 33 Simmentals at $11,183, and 15 Black Angus at $9,654.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 24, DOGPATCH NITROUS
31N (Homo Polled, 100 lb BW, 7.1 CE, -2 BW, 1630 lb, 43cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of an MVY All Star 61A. Sold for $33,000 to Midnight Lake Charolais, Glaslyn. Consigned by Dogpatch Acres Charolais, Leroy.
Lot 21, JHC CONQUER 505N (Homo Polled, 81 lb BW, 70 WW, 143 YW, 1575 lb, 38cm) sired by LAE Troubadour 231K, out of a Cays Full House 22E daughter. Sold for $30,000 to Kevin Kidd, Peterborough, ON. Consigned by Harcourt Charolais, Quill Lake.
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Bull Sale
Best of the Breeds Bull Sale
Lot 26, DOGPATCH NETWORK
47N (Polled/S, 90 lb BW, 11.8 CE, -2.8 BW, 1580 lb, 40cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of an SOS Home Grown 15C daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Fresh Wood Charolais, Minton. Consigned by Dogpatch Acres Charolais.
Lot 25, DOGPATCH NUTRIEN
65N (Homo Polled, 93 lb BW, 13.3 CE, -3.5 BW, 1575 lb, 38cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of a CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W daughter. Sold for $22,000 to June Rose Charolais, Simpson. Consigned by Dogpatch Acres Charolais.
Lot 20, HBC BRAVO 513N (Homo Polled, 103 lb BW, 88 WW, 168 YW, 1755 lb, 46cm) sired by LAE Troubadour 231K, out of a WCR Commissioner 593 P daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Mason Bilan, Preeceville. Consigned by Harcourt Charolais.
Dogpatch Acres Charolais.
Lot 36, DOGPATCH NORSEMAN 55N (Homo Polled, 98 lb BW, 71 WW, 136 YW, 1610 lb, 39cm) sired by SOS Mr White 46K, out of a Sparrows Kingston 139Y daughter. Sold $14,500 to Trevor Weston, Kelliher. Consigned by Dogpatch Acres Charolais.
Lot 22, JHC ENVY 508N (Polled, 106 lb BW, 67 WW, 139 YW, 1745 lb, 41.5cm) sired by LAE Troubadour 231K, out of a Sparrows Braxton 519C daughter. Sold for $14,250 to Destiny Cattle Co., Ashern, MB. Consigned by Harcourt Charolais.
High Selling Two Year Old Bulls
Lot 52, DOGPATCH MAGNUM 43M (Homo Polled, 84 lb BW, 12.6 CE, -1.5 BW, 2050 lb, 45cm) sired by LT Badge 9184 PLD, out of a CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W daughter. Sold for $28,000 to Harvey Hawreluik, Sheho. Consigned by Dogpatch Acres Charolais, Leroy. AVERAGE UP $4,000
Lot 27, DOGPATCH NEWSCAST
35N (Homo Polled, 92 lb BW, 7.3 CE, -1.9 BW, 1515 lb, 37cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of an LT Nationwide 8455 PLD ET daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Tradewinds Charolais, Lintlaw.
Consigned by
Charolais & Friends
March 28, 2026 • Colborne, ON
High Selling Two-Year Old Bull
Lot 3, DANG WLM Major League 113M, sired by WINN Mans Lanza 610S. Sold for $9,500.
Stockman’s Trilogy
Bull Sale
March 23, 2026 • Rimbey, AB Gross Average
14 Two-Year Old Bulls $163,500 $11,679
High Selling Bull
Lot NVF 203M, Norway Valleys Michelob 203M, sired by Sparrows Bateman 261K. Sold for $20,000 to Danyluk Farms, Elk Point. Consigned by Norway Valley Farms, Heinsburg.
Lot 32, CBF CHIEF 13N, sired by Sparrows Wheaton 101J. Sold for $13,000.
Russell and Jonah Hicks purchased the high seller
Trevor Stewart added a countdown son to his operation
Labour challenges added another layer of pressure.
“At the same time, our cattle herd was growing,” Jacob says. “And honestly, we wanted to go bigger with the cattle.”
The potato growing operation ended in 2017. Today, the McAffees farm approximately 1,500 acres, including hay, pasture, and cash crops like soybeans, corn, and grain. About 800 acres are typically sold as cash crops, though that balance continues to evolve with input costs and market conditions.
Still, it’s their summer grazing program that is truly unique.
Each year, the McAffees load cattle onto a barge and transport them to islands in the St. John River near Oromocto and Maugerville. With a capacity of about 16,000 pounds per trip, the barge carries the cattle to expansive island pastures—each roughly 700 acres. The land, which typically floods in the spring, remains free of permanent structures, making it ideal for seasonal grazing.
White Lake Colony Charolais Bull Sale
White Lake Colony Charolais
Bull Sale
March 31, 2026 • Lethbridge, AB Auctioneer: Bob Balog Gross Average 38 Two-Year Old Bulls $652,500 $17,171
The consistency and uniformity that the folks at White Lake Colony bring to town continues to improve year over year, and it shows with the large crowd that gathered at Balog’s to bid and buy a quality two-year old bulls.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 1, KRW MR RAINDANCE
115M (Polled, 95 lb BW, 7.5 CE, 70 WW, 131 YW, 270 TSI, 2300 lb, 44 cm), sired by CML Raindance 115M, out of a Cedarlea Joe Sakic 19D daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Lyndon Pulyk, Mannville.
Lot 37, KRW MR WINDCHILL
159M (Polled, 90 lb BW, 79 WW, 147
Saunders Charolais 21st Annual Bull Sale
April 4, 2026 • Keady, ON Auctioneer: Scott Kuhl
YW, 27 M, 288 TSI, 2100 lb, 42 cm), sired by CML Wind Chill 22K, out of a CML Aviator 947G daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Hengerer Farms Ltd., Glenwood.
Lot 36, KRW MR WINDCHILL
125M (90 lb BW, 70 WW, 133 YW, 24 M, 275 TSI, 1950 lb, 43 cm), sired by CML Wind Chill 22K, out of a CML Exacta 514C daughter. Sold for $22,500 to Hengerer Farms.
Lot 17, KRW MR TIMELESS 151M (Polled, 95 lb BW, 7 CE, 62 WW, 2300 lb, 43.5 cm), sired by CML Timeless 974G, out of a Vikse Outer Limits 130A daughter. Sold for $22,000 to Copperfield Colony, Taber.
Lot 12, KRW MR TIMELESS 161M (Horned, 85 lb BW, 2250 lb, 45 cm), sired by CML Timeless 974G. Sold for $21,500 to Copperfield Colony.
YW, 30 M, 286 TSI, 2150 lb, 42 cm), sired by CML Wind Chill 22K, out of a CML Copyright 714E ET daughter. Sold for $19,500 to Kevin Bristow, Heinsburg.
Lot 39, KRW MR WINDCHILL
162M (Polled, 90 lb BW, 8.1 CE, 68 WW, 121 YW, 27 M, 278 TSI, 2100 lb, 40.5 cm), sired by CML Wind Chill 22K, out of a CML Aces Wild 1Z daughter. Sold for $19,500 to Bristow Ranching, Heinsburg.
Saunders Charolais 21st Annual Bull Sale
Hamilton 4H, out of a JWX Downtown 7C daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Randy & Allan Pendleton, Mulmur.
$362,500 $12,083
Gross Average 30 Yearling Bulls
This 21st Annual bull sale had a strong offering of yearling bulls with 6 different sire groups topping the sale and grossing over $100,000 more than last year.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 11, JSR NAPOLEAN 40N (Homo Polled, 91 lb BW, -1.8 BW, 81 WW, 147 YW, 26 M, 66 TM, 1510 lb, 40 cm), sired by RBM Keystone H41, out of a Sparrows Alvarez 620D daughter. Sold for $21,000 to Daniel Oulton, Wolfville, NS.
Lot 13, JSR NOTORIOUS 48N
(Homo Polled, 98 lb BW, 89 WW, 164 YW, 66 TM, 1655 lb, 43 cm), sired by LAE Troubadour 231K, out of a CJC Symbol B1067P daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Taylor Farms, Downsford.
Lot 12, JSR NINE MILE 46N (Homo Polled, 99 lb BW, 67 WW, 128 YW, 1585 lb, 37 cm), sired by SCX Jehu 233E, out of a Cedardale Zeal 125Z daughter. Sold for $17,000 to T-J’s Acres, Thornloe.
Lot 23, JSR NIGHTHAWK 83N (Homo Polled, 100 lb BW, -0.5 BW, 64 WW, 114 YW, 1565 lb, 38.5 cm), sired by JSR Lightning 7L, out of an HRJ Maverick 556C daughter. Sold for $15,500 to Cedardale Cattle Ltd., Nestleton.
Lot 21, JSR NASHVILLE 75N (Homo Polled, 75 lb BW, -4.6 BW, 28 M, 53 TM, 1330 lb, 37 cm), sired by Steppler Enterprise 612K, out of a Cedardale Hamilton 4H daughter sold for $15000 to Fourthlane Farms, Consecon.
Repeat buyer Jim Pulyk bought the lead off bull
Brian Hicken bought bulls in volume
Josh Taylor picked up a high selling Troubadour son
Scott Colton picked up a calve ease bull
The family owns part of one island and leases another, sharing space with other producers. Once the cattle are turned out, management is very lowmaintenance. Every couple of weeks, one of the producers makes the trip by barge—often with a side-by-side loaded on—to check the herd and replenish mineral and salt.
“There’s no fencing to worry about and no predators, really,” Jacob explains. “It’s about as worryfree as it gets.”
As the operation grows, those islands have become an important piece of the puzzle. In recent years, the McAffees have expanded their herd in part by purchasing cattle from neighbouring farms as producers exit the industry. Rather than dramatically increasing infrastructure at home, they’ve been able to make use of rented pasture and island grazing to
“There’s no fencing to worry about and no predators, really,” Jacob explains. “It’s about as worry-free as it gets.”
McCaffrey Cattle Company Charolais Bull Sale
McCaffrey Cattle Company Bull Sale
April 3, 2026 • Edam, SK
Auctioneer: Danny Skeels
33 Yearling Bulls
Gross Average
$374,000 $11,333
There was a big crowd for the first annual McCaffrey Bull Sale hosted at the ranch. The majority of these bulls were a result of the purchase of Cam Stewart’s Charolais herd.
High Selling Bulls
Lot 2, CSS SIR HOT COMMODITY
22N (Homo Polled, 94 lb BW, 8.9 CE, -0.6 BW, 1460 lb, 40.5cm) sired by Turnbull’s Hot Commodity 558H, out of an Elder’s Amigo 98E daughter. Sold for $27,000 to White Cap Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Lot 1, CSS SIR HOT COMMODITY
56N (Polled, 102 lb BW, 5.2 CE, 82 WW, 1510 lb, 40.5cm) sired by Turnbull’s Hot Commodity 558H, out of an HVA Brunswick 852D daughter. Sold for
$19,000 to Adam Bugg, Paynton.
Lot 15, CSS SIR BIG POWER 67N (Homo Polled, 107 lb BW, 4.1 CE, 28 M, 1420 lb, 40cm) sired by Cays Big Power 10L, out of an Elder’s Amigo 98E daughter. Sold for $18,500 to Brent Fisher, Irma, AB.
Lot 16, CSS SIR BIG POWER 30N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, 8.8 CE, 68 WW, 1435 lb, 37cm) sired by Cays Big Power 10L, out of a JWX Guinness 787G daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Adam Bugg, Paynton.
Lot 14, CSS SIR BIG POWER 57N (Homo Polled, 93 lb BW, 8 CE, 68 WW, 1335 lb, 37cm) sired by Cays Big Power 10L, out of an Elder’s Honcho 72E daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Earl Cameron, Lion’s Head, ON.
Lot 25, CSS SIR COUNTDOWN 9N (Polled, 89 lb BW, 11.6 CE, -1.9 BW, 1340 lb, 38.5cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of a Turnbull’s Hot Commodity 558H daughter. Sold for
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It's a girl!
Kacey May Ching was born on February 7, weighing 8 lb 12 oz and measuring 22 inches long. She is welcomed by parents Wyatt and Kendall and big brother Weston of Borderland Cattle Company, Rockglen, SK.
$13,000 to Box J Ranch, Cochin. Lot 29, CSS SIR TRADEMARK 79N (Polled, 100 lb BW, 7.6 CE, 69 WW, 1390 lb, 39cm) sired by SVY Trademark 341L, out of a SKW Gottomus 9G daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Cole McCaffrey, Edam. Lot 23, CSS SIR COUNTDOWN 13N (Homo Polled, 92 lb BW, 11.3 CE, -2.1 BW, 1400 lb, 38cm) sired by LT Countdown 9712 PLD, out of an SVY CS Outrider 111J daughter. Sold for $12,500 to Rubrock Creek Ranch Ltd., Unity.
Charolais Life
It’s a Boy!
Thatcher Joseph Cooper was born on March 20th, weighing 6lbs 9 oz, to Robert and Emily Cooper of Balamore Farm Ltd, Great Village, NS
Cole McCaffrey added several bulls for his commercial operation
Mike Howe bought the high selling bull
accommodate that growth.
The farm’s cattle move well beyond New Brunswick. Feeder cattle are regularly shipped to Cookstown, Ontario, connecting the operation to a broader market. Only the registered Charolais females are retained, and the family continues to build their reputation through select purebred sales in Atlantic Canada (consigning to Balamore Farms & Guests Shoreline All Breeds Female Sale, Atlantic Elite Charolais Female Sale) and Quebec.
Even with decades of experience behind him, Jack Sr. still keeps a close connection to the day-to-day work. In the summer, he can often be found fixing fence—something he says he enjoys for both the exercise and the quiet.
He has also seen firsthand how the industry has changed. What once meant small mixed farms with a handful of cows and a few acres of crops has shifted to larger, more specialized operations. Markets, too, have become less predictable, influenced by global
trade and factors beyond a farmer’s control.
“It’s a different world now,” he says. “There are things going on that we have no control over. You just have to carry on.”
That mindset—adapt, adjust, and keep moving forward—has helped guide McAffee Farms through decades of change. It’s also what continues to drive the next generation.
Jacob, who has been involved on the Maritime Charolais Association, brings a forward-looking approach to the operation. Whether it’s expanding the herd, finding new opportunities, or making deals to bring in additional cattle, he is focused on growth while maintaining the strong Charolais foundation his grandfather built.
“We’re definitely not done growing,” he says.
From two cows bought on a hunch to a multigenerational operation spanning land, river, and borders, McAffee Farms Ltd. is a story of steady evolution.
“It’s a different world now,” he says. “There are things going on that we have no control over. You just have to carry on.”
AVERAGE UP $2,611
White Cap & Rosso Charolais Bull Sale
White Cap Charolais & Rosso Charolais
April 1, 2026 • Moose Jaw
Auctioneer: Ryan Hurlburt
Gross Average
52 Two-Year Old Bulls
10 Yearling Bulls
62 Lots
$550,000 $10,577
$89,500 $8,950
$639,500 $10,315
There was a great crowd in-house for the White Cap Charolais & Rosso Charolais Bull Sale. As always, the bulls are built to last and backed by decades of breeding Charolais cattle. The 51 Red Angus bulls from the Howe Family averaged $13,711.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 80, ROSSO MARIANO 7M (Homo Polled, 94 lb BW, 11.5 CE, -1.4 BW, 2100 lb, 39cm) sired by THRR Douglas Lake 76J, out of a Rosso Double Down 8Z daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Vermuellen’s Grain & Cattle Co., Ceylon. Consigned by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Lot 97, ROSSO MACKENZIE 74M (Homo Polled, 9.3 CE, -0.4 BW, 1955 lb, 40cm) sired by C2 Heroshima 42H, out of an MXS Irressistibull 357A daughter. Sold for $16,500 to Luster Ranches, Montmartre. Consigned by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Lot 73, WHITECAP MEADOW 179M (Polled/S, 70 lb BW, 14.7 CE, -4.3 BW, 1815 lb, 38cm) sired by White Meadow Jagger 25J, out of a JWX Game On 7514G daughter. Sold for $15,000 to Ferme Raymond Lacasse, Laurierville, QC. Consigned by White Cap Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Lot 117, ROSSO MICAH 37M (Horned, 7.5 CE, -0.8 BW, 1915 lb, 41.5cm) sired by HWY 215H, out of a Circle Cee Legend 307A daughter. Sold for $13,000 to Jerrad Scholar, Moose Jaw. Consigned by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Lot 78, ROSSO MAX 13M (Homo Polled, 80 lb BW, 11 CE, -0.4 BW, 1830 lb, 43cm) sired by Rosso Kapital 1K, out of a C2 Heroshima 42H daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Vermuellen’s Grain & Cattle Co., Ceylon. Consigned by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Lot 110, ROSSO MARTIN 110M (Homo Polled, 10.5 CE, 0.0 BW, 1830 lb, 39cm) sired by THRR Douglas Lake 76J, out of a Brimner Bull 36D daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Paisley Grazing, Bengough. Consigned by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Lot 88, ROSSO MAX 43M (Polled/S, 90 lb BW, 15.5 CE, -2.7 BW, 1810
AVERAGE UP $3,885
lb, 41cm) sired by THRR Douglas Lake 76J, out of a Brimner Bull 36D daughter. Sold for $11,500 to Laurier Pasture, Radville. Consigned by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Lot 104, ROSSO MASTER 93M (Polled, 9.1 CE, -0.1 BW, 1960 lb, 44cm) sired by THRR Douglas Lake 76J, out of a McTavish Hot Hand 34D daughter. Sold for $11,500 to Churchill Land & Cattle, Coderre. Consigned by Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw.
High Selling Yearling Bull Lot 63, WHITECAP NOBILITY 148N (Polled, 87 lb BW, 5.8 CE, 138 YW, 1400 lb, 36cm) sired by White Meadow Jagger 25J, out of an OCR Done Deal D101 daughter. Sold for $12,000 to South 24 Farms, Mankota. Consigned by White Cap Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Prairie Distinction Charolais Bull Sale
Prairie Distinction Charolais Bull Sale
March 31, 2026 • Neepawa, MB
Auctioneer: Ward Cutler
Sale Managment: Wright Livestock
Marketing
The sale barn in Neepawa was red hot! Two-Year Old and Yearling bulls were well accepted by both breeders and commercial producers. The hospitality was on full display with
donations for desserts after lunch going toward the Manitoba Junior Charolais Association.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 24, RAMM NITRO 48N (Homo Polled, Red Factor, 102 lb BW, 79WW, 135 YW, 1585 lb, 41cm) sired by MAIN Amarillo 9J, out of an HRJ Maverick 556C daughter. Sold for $25,500 to Wirstuk Ranching, Cutknife, SK. Consigned by R&G McDonald Livestock, Sidney.
Lot 16, RAMM NINJA 95N (Homo Polled, 102 lb BW, 78 WW, 140 YW, 1470 lb, 38cm) sired by CFC 38D Hulk
31K, out of a Steppler Magnum 56F daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Legacy Charolais, Botha, AB. Consigned by R&G McDonald Livestock.
Justin Duncan was the volume buyer Mark Vermuellen bought 3 bulls including the High Seller
Trent & Shantel Wirstuk bought the high seller
Brimner Cattle Co. Charolais Bull Sale
Brimner Cattle Co. Bull & Female Sale
April 11, 2026 • Manor, SK
Auctioneer: Ward Cutler
Sale Manager: Wright Livestock Marketing
39 Yearling Bulls
7 Open Heifers
46 Lots
Gross Average
$469,000
$12,025
$59,000 $8,428
$528,000 $11,478
The last sale of the year north of the border and it was strong to say the least! Lots of interest in both the bulls and females sold. New this year was 3 open commercial heifers that averaged $7700.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 3, BRIMNERS NACHO 94N (Polled, 92 lb BW, 11.8 CE, -2.9 BW, 1460 lb, 40cm) sired by Sparrows Hendricks 278K, out of an SOS Game of Thrones
Lot 33, CVF NORCO 14N (Homo Polled, 88 lb BW, 9.9 CE, -1.3 BW, 1555 lb, 39cm) sired by HTA Pro Choice 3100L, out of a MAIN Magico Lanzo 36D daughter. Sold for $18,500 to Circle Cee Charolais, Lamont, AB. Consigned by Crocus Valley Farms, Killarney.
98D daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB Lot 1, BRIMNERS NOTORIOUS
124N (Homo Polled, 91 lb BW, 10.2 CE, -1.9 BW, 1520 lb, 41cm) sired by Sparrows Hendricks 278K, out of an SOS Game of Thrones 98D daughter. Sold for $25,000 to Legacy Charolais, Botha, AB.
Lot 31, BRIMNERS NAVIGATOR
117N (Homo Polled, Red Factor, 90 lb BW, 8.8 CE, -2.1 BW, 1400 lb, 38 cm) sired by Cedarlea Hilton 204H, out of a G. Bros Crew 607Y daughter. Sold for $21,000 to Lazy S Charolais, Beaverlodge, AB.
Lot 16, BRIMNERS NECESSITY 199N (Homo Polled, 85 lb BW, 12.6 CE, -3.2 BW, 1345 lb, 38cm) sired by Sparrows Hendricks 278K, out of an HVA Harco 11H daughter. Sold for $18,500 to North
CE, -0.5 BW, 1525 lb, 38.5cm) sired by DCR Blueprint J7, out of a Steppler Magnum 56F daughter. Sold for $18,500 to Rupert Ferrier, Lac du Bonnet. Consigned by R&G McDonald Livestock.
Lot 47, NOF NO LIMIT 328N (Homo Polled, 86 lb BW, 9.6 CE, -2.6 BW, 1520 lb, 39.5cm) sired by C2 Jose 10J, out
of 50 Charolais, McCreary, MB.
Lot 32, BRIMNERS NATION 165N (Homo Polled, 96 lb BW, 8.5 CE, -1.6 BW, 1500 lb, 41cm) sired by Cedarlea Hilton 204H, out of an HTA Batman 836F daughter. Sold for $18,500 to SKE Charolais, Hartney, MB.
Lot 22, BRIMNERS NIFTY 135N (Homo Polled, 82 lb BW, 10.4 CE, -3 BW, 1350 lb, 40cm) sired by Cedarlea Hilton 204H, out of a Pleasantdawn Infusion 413A daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Kelly Fitzpatrick, Glen Ewen.
Lot 21, BRIMNERS NORTHLAND 100N (Polled/S, 105 lb BW, 28 M, 54 TM, 1600 lb, 39cm) sired by Cedarlea Hilton 204H, out of a McTavish Excel 20B daughter. Sold for $17,500 to Terry Sliworsky, Winnipegosis, MB.
Lot 2, BRIMNERS NEXUS 26N (Polled, 88 lb BW, 11.2 CE, -2.5 BW, 1370 lb, 41cm) sired by Sparrows Hendricks 278K, out of an HVA Harco 11H daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Sunderland Farms, St. Front.
of an HRJ Maverick 556C daughter. Sold for $16,750 to Legacy Charolais, Botha, AB. Consigned by North of 50 Charolais, McCreary.
Lot 25, RAMM NIKOLAS 59N (Homo Polled, 92 lb BW, 73 WW, 151 YW, 1650 lb, 45cm) sired by MAIN Amarillo 9J, out of a SRK Canyon 2Y daughter. Sold for $14,750 to Paul Ryden, Eriksdale, MB. Consigned by R&G McDonald Livestock.
Rhonda, Troy & Dianna Walgenbach purchased two high sellers
Deb & Stephen Cholak are bringing a heifer bull out to Lamont
Kelly Brimner added a new herd bull
Scott Sunderland selected a new herd bull
Rhonda, Troy & Dianna Walgenbach picked up another bull for their Botha operation
Nanette & Curtis Turnbull bought one of the high sellers.
Lindskov’s LT Ranch 45th Annual Bull Sale
April 18, 2026 • Isabel, SD
Auctioneer: Joe Goggins, Greg Goggins, Seth Weishaar
46 Two-Year Old Bulls
Gross Average
$1,141,000 $24,804
208 Yearling Bulls 4,527,000 21,764
254 Lots
$5,688,000 $22,315 USD
This isn’t just a bull sale. It is an event with endless hospitality and top of the line food & cattle. From the Ribeye Steak dinner, the night before the sale to the Roast Beef Lunch and Steak Tips, Prime Rib & Brisket postsale supper, there was no lack of food for an estimated 1000 people. This year besides the Charolais and Angus Bulls, Hereford bulls were added in. When the final hammer dropped 605 bulls of the three breeds grossed 14,123,000 to average $23,334 USD. Bulls sold across North America, with many buying in volume. The high selling sire groups familiar in Canada included 6 LT Globals averaging $54,417; 20 JSR Estradas averaging $31,500; 30 LT Governors averaging $27,867, and 18 SVY Historics averaging $27,555. The Angus topped out at $250,000 and the
Wilgenbusch Charolais
April 6, 2026 • Halbrite, SK
Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran
Gross Average
18 Two-Year Old Bulls $265,500 $14,750
65 Yearling Bulls 952,500 14,654
83 Lots
$1,218,000 $14,675
Another awesome sale day at the WC Sale Barn. The hospitality is always bar none, and the sale was hot! Bulls were sold to commercial guys, both new and old, as well as breeders looking to add the JWX advantage to their program.
Lindskov’s LT Ranch Bull Sale
Herefords at $40,000.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 47, LT ESTRADA 4759 PLD (Polled, -1.7 BW, 81 WW, 169 YW, 40 cm), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out of an LT Patriot 4004 Pld daughter. Sold for $100,000 to JGL Livestock, Moose Jaw, SK.
Lot 176, LT POWERSTROKE 4773
PLD (Polled, 10.5 CE,34.6 M, 93 lb BW, 881 lb Adj. WW, 1,990 lb, 42 cm), sired by LT Powerstroke 1654 Pld, out of an LT Maricopa 4194 Pld daughter. Sold for $60,000.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 53, LT WORLDWIDE 5464 PLD (Homo Polled, -.5 BW, 91 WW, 1,0111 Adj WW,1630 lb. 17.91 REA, 45 cm), Sold for $205,000 to Full Circle Charolais, Lakin, KS.
Lot 2, LT INCENTIVE 5141 PLD (Polled, 90 lb BW, 851 Adj. WW, 15.9 CE, -3.5 BW, 40 Milk, 1,410 lb, 39 cm), sired by LT Governor 1560 Pld, out of an LT Affinity 6221 Pld daughter. Sold for $175,000 to Select Sires, Plain City, IA.
Lot 34, LT ESTRADA 5534 PLD, (P/s, 90 lb BW, 952 lb Adj. WW, 18.35 Adj. REA, 172 YW, Top 1% TSI), sired by JSR Estrada 52E, out of an LT Rushmore 8060 Pld daughter. Sold
for $95,000 to Glenn Cattle Co., Paso Robles, CA.
Lot 101, LT HISTORIC 5044 PLD (Polled, 16.2 CE, -3.6 BW, 80 lb BW, 4.01 IMF, 39 cm), sired by SVY Historic 241K, out of an LT Powerstroke 1664 Pld daughter. Sold for $80,000 to OC Cattle Brokers, Edmond, OK.
Lot 99, LT HISTORIC 5094 PLD (Polled, 70 lb BW, 16.3 Adj REA, 19.9 CE, -6.5 BW), sired by SVY Historic 241K, out of an EC Reveal 564 Pld daughter. Sold for $75,000 to Erlich Land& Cattle, Greeley, CO.
Lot 215, LT HERCULES 5389 PLD (Homo Polled, -1.7 BW, 79 WW, 140 YW, 291 TSI, 1,420 lb), sired by LT Tank 3263 Pld ET, out of an LT Ranson 8644 daughter. Sold for $65,000 to Grimmius Cattle Co., Hanford, CA.
Wilgenbusch Charolais Bull Sale
The LT Patriot 2208 sire group were a definite highlight, grossing $344,000 on 15 sons.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 1, JWX NEW YORK 587N (Polled, 89 lb BW, 12.6 CE, -1.6 BW, 1480 lb, 40.5cm) sired by LT Patriot 2208 PLD, out of a JWX Jackpot 797J. Sold for $77,500 to Prouse Ranching, Invermay.
Lot 49, JWX NORM 3770N (Homo Polled, 105 lb BW, 72 WW, 144 YW, 1760 lb, 41cm) sired by Turnbull’s Landslide 334L, out of a SOS Fusion PLD 51F daughter. Sold for $50,000 to KAY-R Land and Cattle,
Waskatenau, AB.
Lot 3, JWX NICKEL 5619N (Homo Polled, 81 lb BW, 7.1 CE, -1.4 BW, 1550 lb, 43cm) sired by LT Patriot 2208 PLD, out of a JWX Hard Ball 955H daughter. Sold for $40,000 to Phillips Farms, Estevan. Lot 7, JWX NAVEEN 5005N (Homo Polled, 71 lb BW, 15.7 CE, -3.5 BW, 1410 lb, 41cm) sired by LT Patriot 2208 PLD, out of a Cedarlea Epic 14E daughter. Sold for $37,500 to Brevig Charolais, Lewistown, MT.
Alleah Heise & Taylor Stabel of Full Circle Charolais purchased the high selling bull
40th Annual Vermilion Group
Charolais Bull Sale
April 4, 2026 • Marwayne, AB Auctioneer: Ryan Konynenbelt
Gross Average
67 Two-Year Old Bulls$1,038,000 $15,493
5 Yearling Bulls 35,500 7,100
72 Lots
$1,073,500 $14,910
The Lakeview Charolais sale barn was full on this beautiful spring day of confident bidders & buyers for this 40th Annual sale. The quality was deep from all the respected consignors. All four consignors are proof that this is a people business, as most have been involved in the sale since its inception.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bulls
Lot 45, LAKEVIEW SUPERDUTY
199M (Polled, Red Factor, 90 lb BW, 16.1 CE, -5 BW, 61 WW, 60 TM, 29 M, 2035 lb, 44.5 cm), sired by LEGL Super Duty 19J, out of a Lakeview Legend 1G daughter. Sold for $58,000 to Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite, SK. Consigned by Lakeview Charolais, Marwayne.
Lot 46, LAKEVIEW HEMI 204M
(Homo Polled, 99 lb BW, 8.4 CE, -2 BW, 66 WW, 125 YW, 59 TM, 25 M, 2220 lb, 47 cm), sired by Sparrows Hemingway 253K, out of a Pro-Char Winchester 6D daughter. Sold for $56,000 to Elder
sired by LT Patriot 2208 PLD, out of a KEYS Ballyhoo 81F daughter. Sold for $34,000 to Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB.
Lot 45, JWX NATIONAL 2140N (Homo Polled, 99 lb BW, 9.1 CE, 0.2 BW, 1540 lb, 42cm) sired by JWX Kentucky Sky 9159K, out of a WCR Commissioner 595 P daughter. Sold for $34,000 to Jody Hawken & Terry Iluk, Glenavon.
Lot 39, JWX NORTHERN 162N (Homo Polled, Red Factor, 84 lb BW,
40th Annual Vermilion Group Charolais Bull Sale
Charolais, Coronach, SK. Consigned by Lakeview Charolais.
Lot 9, LAKEVIEW APEX 13M
(Polled, 86 lb BW, 9.5 CE, -1.9 BW, 63 WW, 117 YW, 52 TM, 2215 lb, 44 cm), sired by SOS Apex Pld 139F, out of a Sparrows Seminole 927W daughter. Sold for $26,000 to Kent Boyd, Heinsburg. Consigned by Lakeview Charolais.
Lot 8, LAKEVIEW LEGEND 7M
(Homo Polled, 89 lb BW, 16.2 CE, -6.3 BW, 115 YW, 56 TM, 26 M, 2220 lb, 40 cm), sired by Circle Cee Legend 307A, out of a Lakeview Allstate 16C daughter. Sold for $23,000 to Reilly Lake Ranching, Lloydminster. Consigned by Lakeview Charolais.
10.3 CE, -3.3 BW, 1600 lbs, 41cm) sired by JWX Governor 6823G, out of an SRK Solid 12U daughter. Sold for $32,000 to Ryan Blackwood, Clay Center, KS.
High Selling Two-Year Old Bull Lot 94, JWX MEDIA 9153M (Polled,
cm), sired by SOS Apex Pld 139F, out of an MXS Lucy 230K daughter. Sold for $24,000 to Twin Anchor Charolais, Castor. Consigned by Lakeview Charolais.
High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 80, GOOD ANCHOR NIFTY CEE 502N (Polled, 98 lb BW, 7.5 CE, -2 BW, 67 WW, 127 YW, 63 TM, 29 M, 1200 lb, 36.5 cm), sired by Circle Cee Legend 307A, out of a Legacys Game Day 45G daughter. Sold for $8,500 to George Ranching, Marwayne. Consigned by Good Anchor Charolais, Vermilion.
Lot 82, GOOD ANCHOR 509N (Polled, 110 lb BW, 78 WW, 139 YW, 67 TM, 28 M, 1305 lb, 41.5 cm), sired by SOS Kosmo 55K, out of a JIL Turf Wars 50G daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Brad Hawkin, Provost. Consigned by Good Anchor Charolais.
Red Factor, 92 lb BW, 32 M, 60 TM, 1875 lb, 45cm) sired by Elder’s Koko 153G, out of a Pro-Char Slugger 49D daughter. Sold for $34,000 to Legacy Charolais, Botha.
Rhonda, Troy & Dianna Walgenbach selected a red factor two year old
Kasey Phillips added a power bull
Buddy & Mikaela Prouse bought the high selling bull
Mike Elder took a high seller back to Coronach
Brian & Cliff Weeks selected a new herd sire for their operation
Craig Wilgenbusch purchased the high selling bull of the day
Share Your Feedback on the Beef Cattle Code of Practice
Tyler Fulton, President
The public comment period for the Beef Cattle Code of Practice (Beef Code or the Code) is open from April 13 through June 12, 2026 at www. nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/beef-cattle. The Beef Code outlines expected and recommended animal care practices for beef cattle and is subject to a regular review process. The public comment period is an opportunity for anyone who has an interest in how beef cattle are raised in Canada, including consumers, veterinarians, foodservice professionals, and producers, to review the draft content and share their feedback.
Feedback gathered through the public comment period is critical in the code development process and helps determine the content of the final document. Having strong producer feedback from all regions of Canada will be an important step in this process.
The Beef Code is one of 14 Codes of Practice in Canada that provide critical guidance for the care and handling of farm animals. The Codes of Practice serve as our national understanding of on-farm animal care requirements and recommended practices. They serve as reference materials for regulations, extension tools, and the foundation for animal care assessment programs. General information on farm animal codes of practice in Canada can be found at https://www.nfacc.ca/codes-ofpractice
The Beef Code is meant to drive continuous improvement in animal welfare and is built to be scientifically informed, practical, and reflect societal expectations for responsible farm animal care. The Code uses an outcome-based approach that focuses
on achieving successful standards while allowing for flexibility in how these outcomes are met rather than dictating the exact processes or methods to be used.
The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) (www.nfacc.ca) oversees the process of developing and reviewing Codes of Practice through a structured, multistakeholder process that includes producers, veterinarians, scientists, transporters, processors, retailers, government, and animal welfare representatives. CCA is a member of NFACC and serves as the national commodity organization responsible for initiating the code review process for its sector, in alignment with NFACC’s established review timelines. Decisions are scienceinformed and consensus-based.
The review process involves two committees: the Code Development Committee and Scientific Committee. The Code Development Committee updates the Code if required and the Scientific Committee reviews literature to determine priority welfare issues and summarizes the available research for use by the Code Development Committee. Science-informed, industry leadership on code development, reviews, and revisions ensures a code that reflects an animal care standard that is grounded in practicality while considering the diversity of Canadian beef cattle producers.
Codes of Practice are used as a reference document for developing extension and educational materials, the foundation of on-farm quality assurance programs, and to inform regulatory frameworks. Maintaining an up-to-date Code informs potential policy conversations with industry expertise backed by science and
prevents rules written by people far from primary production. A current Code can help inform policy by showing what’s workable and already in place, providing helpful context and a frame of reference on acceptable practices and standards of care in Canada.
The content and layout of the draft code available for public comment remains largely consistent with the current Beef Code, which can be viewed at www.nfacc.ca/codes-ofpractice/beef-cattle. The proposed draft incorporates new scientific evidence and updated practices in beef cattle care.
The code committee uses a consensus-based process to propose changes. The draft code changes have been suggested with consideration for scientific evidence, societal expectations and feasibility to adopt in a wide variety of regions and production systems.
There are six sections or “chapters” in the Code. Key topics of interest to producers are highlighted here. Producers are encouraged to review the document in full to provide feedback.
Animal Environment
• New section on mud and moisture to describe welfare impacts of mud and moisture, including reduced coat insulation and foot health problems
• An emphasis on the importance of safe, low-stress cattle movement that protects both cattle and handlers
• Considerations for housing severely sick or injured cattle Feed and Water
• Stronger guidance on feed and water testing, toxic feeds, feed bunk management, and use of nutritionists
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Breeding season is now here, so thoughts on placing bulls and pulling bulls are necessary at this time of year. With prices, they are a huge investment and sometimes Murphy's law of bulls the high selling one’s weird things seem to happen, so be ever vigilant.
Planning and careful observations are necessary anytime around bulls. They may give us a clue as to how the breeding season will go or has gone. Because they are stressed during breeding season and have lost lots of weight, they are, in a way, a sentinel animal for disease, parasites, both external and internal. Bulls are now going into their rest and relaxation period for next year, but decisions need to be made on several fronts. Are they going to be used next year or just fattened to be marketed at an appropriate time? Do they have any nagging injuries or issues that need attending to before they are put in the bull pen? You paid good money for your herd sires, whether commercial or purebred breeder, and it is an investment worth protecting. Also, reintroducing bulls to each other comes with its own set of problems. Those bulls coming out of a single sire mating pen will need to get accustomed to their new roommates and therein lies the problem. The zoos talk about enrichment for their animals, and I do believe the bull pen things to rub on push around cover to get into, as well as being as big as possible, go a long way to preventing mishaps from developing.
Most good breeding bulls in a confined breeding season will come off underweight, which is often a good sign that they have been actively breeding. Those in immaculate condition, I often
Things to Consider When Placing and Pulling Bulls
Roy Lewis, DVM
wonder if any breeding was getting done. Conversely, those that lose a tremendous amount of weight, one wonders if they were overly aggressive breeders or spent too much time fighting, especially with multi sire pastures. Since bulls are being pulled and often transported, now is the ideal time to closely examine them. Closely examine the underbelly for swellings around either the sheath, penis or testicles. Minor swelling may indicate a cut penis, which may indicate a problem for next year and severely swollen or degenerated testicles, which may cause to fertility check after a few weeks of convalescence. I know this is not a routine procedure, but it may be warranted, especially if going into another breeding. In other cases, identifying a problem may lead to a treatment option or avoiding feeding the bull all winter only to find him infertile at the spring-time semen check. Any penile ulcers, cuts, scarring of the penis or adhesions from a tough breeding season can be dealt with, or if permanent, the bull shipped.
The feet and legs, including hoofs, should be at least visualized for any conditions that need treating or corrective trimming done as a preventative. Lameness and injury are one of the most common causes of culling bulls. Again, no reason to feed a bull all winter simply to cull him in the spring. Conversely, attending to foot problems early or treating and allowing a bull to convalesce from an injury or treating with appropriate anti-inflammatory drugs in a timely fashion may allow another year's usage. I am seeing more bulls collected after the breeding season for reasons like having insurance in the tank in case something happens, or getting older, and longevity is a great trait to pass on from either the bull or cow side.
Another potential for problems developing is how bulls are reintroduced to each other when pulled from pasture. The best thing, in my opinion, is a pasture/pen with lots of room, no boxed-in corners, some bush or hiding places and lots of feed. They should have good access to water with no boxed-in areas where a bull could get trapped. I have seen many severe and life ending injuries once bulls are pulled from pasture. Our priority is getting the bulls out of the breeding herd, and we are not thinking yet about their health or being proactive for next year's breeding season. There may be very valuable bulls that, if they have been used on a single sire mating, you may want to winter with a younger buddy than risk running with all the bulls. Murphy’s law is that the most valuable bull is the one most likely to get hurt. Also, with insured bulls, insurance companies take a dim view if due diligence isn’t demonstrated when reintroducing bulls back to each other with doing things like avoiding fighting
Try to introduce the bulls to each other at the same time, but let them slowly find each other. You may know from history that bulls get along with each other. Bulls have been culled over the years simply because they disturb the peace and are trouble makers, and that aggressiveness will not go away. Others are extremely good at inflicting damage to other bulls, so they may not be worth keeping around. Previous health concerns or inability to keep weight on may be other reasons. Also, when mixing the appeasing products, like Cattle Zen or Ferappease, could be applied. If you did, I would do the whole group and likely as they were walking down an alleyway. Just do it safely, and I realize many times you are trying to minimize handling and
agitate them.
Sometimes blood may even need to be drawn if we think of internal infection, such as peritonitis, kidney issues or liver damage. Some producers use foot rot, clostridial and respiratory viral vaccines, fly control, and deworming at semen testing time as health prevention measures. Inquire from your veterinarian which preventative strategies are relevant in your geographic area. Once breeding season is over, bulls tend to be forgotten about. This is why the syndicated partnership bulls that are used in different herds at different times have many benefits. Bulls are looked at more closely, especially when moving and transporting. Early problems can be identified, and they really stay in much better shape. They are less likely to injure themselves than sitting in a bull pen. If you have partners in a bull, think they are trying to look after them as well as you can. When delivering bulls, think of using the appeasing pheromone
products when necessary. This keeps them calmer.
By being proactive with an eye on prevention and housing bulls properly, you are helping to ensure more bulls will come out of the winter in good shape and pass their breeding soundness exams. Conditions such as corns on one foot can be surgically corrected. Keep in mind that if your veterinarian prescribes treatment, many antimicrobials can be put in grain, some anti-inflammatory drugs given orally in feed or poured on the back. Dewormers are given in the feed or minerals under prescription. My last points show there are many management preventions which can be given to bulls without having to handle them all the time.
Drones and mounted cameras or a good set of binoculars should also be carried so observations can be made on these valuable herd sires. It has been said many times that they are half the genetics of the herd, so worth preserving. If age is advancing or
CANADIAN CATTLE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 68
• Proactive action to address cattle in poor and declining body condition scores
• dditional detail added on proactive strategies to manage use of snow as a water source
Animal Health
• Detailed guidance around veterinary care and herd health management, disease reporting, and emergency preparedness
• Emphasizes the importance of an active Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship, working with a veterinarian, and developing and regularly updating a herd health program
• New subsections on reproductive disease, neurologic disease, and pink eye
Animal Husbandry
• Increased information on lowstress handling and behavioural signs of stress
• Prod use language clarified
• New requirements for prompt care, safe handling, and access
to feed and water for nonambulatory cattle
• Increased requirements to provide pain control for painful procedures provided in consultation with a veterinarian
• Attention drawn to importance of increased monitoring around weaning, and new content on pre-weaning, weaning, and postweaning periods
Transportation
• Revisions to align requirements with updated transport regulations and remove duplications
• Focus on assessing fitness for transport and enhanced guidance around preparations for transport On-Farm Euthanasia
• More practical, clear guidance for euthanasia methods and decision making, including increasing specificity around appropriate firearms and ammunition for different classes of cattle
• Updates to include references
things like stifle injuries are making shipping inevitable, many producers may even get semen drawn so they can preserve the valuable genetics for many years into the future. That even happens with good heifer bulls, which simply get too big to breed the cows. By looking after the bulls better in the fall and culling those necessary, you will be set up well to look early for the next promising herd sire. With no surprises, you can better purchase new stock and manage better how you market the old sires as one must not forget what they are bringing on the rail.
Be sure to check out the BCRC website for a great summary of EPDs and what they mean. Anyone can learn a few important details, and this info will help your bull customers with more important selection criteria. All in a very understandable format. Let’s hope the breeding season goes well. Bull sales have been very promising, and breeding season is upon us.
to farmer-specific mental health resources
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Following the public comment period, the next steps are for the Code Committee to consider the submitted feedback within the context of improving the Code and submit a Code amendment to NFACC for formatting and publication. The Code Committee also summarizes the feedback received noting how the Code Committee considered this feedback. CCA will share progress and updates as they are available. The finalized Code is expected to be released in the second quarter of 2027. Producers, please visit www.nfacc. ca/codes-of-practice/beef-cattle before June 12 to ensure your feedback and opinions are considered!
John Alexander (Jack) Robertson, 87, of Amaranth, MB. died peacefully at home on February 4th with his family. Jack was born on December 7th, 1938, in Winnipeg. He spent the early years of his life on the family farm at Lynches Point before moving to Harcus in 1953, where the Robertson family continued to ranch
Elizabeth Ann Bullick, lovingly known as “Bubbles,” passed away on February 25, 2026. She earned her nickname as a baby and carried it throughout her life, reflecting her warm and cheerful personality.
On November 16, 1950, she married the love of her life, William Bullick. They shared an incredible 75 years and raised six children. They built their life on the family farm, where
beef cattle and raised mink & fox for fur. Jack was a highly respected horseman. He was one of the first breeders of Paint horses in the 1950’s, showing them successfully in both Canada and the U.S. Jack trained and competed with western pleasure horses before transitioning to training thoroughbreds in the early 70’s. He continued as an Owner/Trainer at Assiniboia Downs for 43 years, winning more than 600 races and
earning such achievements as Trainer of the Year and Horse of the Year.
In 1969 Jack bought his first Charolais bull, and in 1973 added his first Registered Charolais females and the Bar -J Charolais herd continues as a family operation today.
Jack leaves behind many family, friends and a legacy of honesty, integrity and the young people he mentored and set on a path to success.
Elizabeth Bullick 1934-2026
they worked hard raising cattle and supporting their household. Over time, their farming operation expanded into a successful business known as Prairie Cove Farm.
Family was the center of her life, and she took great joy in staying connected with her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.
Elizabeth is lovingly remembered by her husband, Bill Bullick; children: Ron (Deb) Bullick, daughter-inlaw Wanda Bullick, Dan Bullick, Shelley (Randy) Lundy and Leanne
(Al) Rempel; grandchildren: Jaimie (Grant) Wahl, Lindsay (Walter) Corey, Jeff (Katie) Bullick, Amanda (Jody) Bridges, Tyler (Justine) Bullick, Tanisha Bullick, Miles (Jen) Golby, Bailey (Jeff) Hamm; Derek (Chris) Joy, Randi (Mike) Sadoway, Ethan Rempel; great grandchildren: Taryn, Aurora, Avianna, Kade, Lily, Claire, Indy, Scarlet, Malia, Kyler, Layton, Beau and William; sister Norma Robinson and brother Tom (Lynn) Robinson; other relatives and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her sons Terry and Tim, and her brother Stan.
Robert (Bob) Jackson passed away peacefully, holding hands with his loving wife, June, at his side, at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound (ON), on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Bob was born on October 31, 1938, in Glenelg on the home farm of Robert & Velma Jackson. Bob &
Robert Jackson 1938-2026
his wife, June, ran their purebred Charolais herd near Markdale, ON. Bob served as a director on the CCA board from 1985 to 1988 and was the OCA President in 1986 & 1987.
Beloved husband for nearly 69 years of June Jackson (nee Rennie) of Owen Sound. Loving father of Marlene Davidson (late Sandy) of Collingwood, Paul Jackson (Judy) of Flesherton, Cindy Snyder (Ralph) of
Alliston and Sheila Jackson-Jarvis (Todd) of Owen Sound. Cherished grandpa of Alexander, Ashleigh, Courtney, Kathryn, Mark, Kevin, Bobby, Andrew, Vanessa, Jacqueline, April, T.J. and Victoria. Proud great grandpa of 21. Dear brother of Eleanor Hotchkiss (late Jack) of Arnprior, Janet Villemaire (Paul) of Stouffville and Anne Aitchison (Don) of Durham.
OBITUARY
Brent Stewart, Russell, MB, passed away suddenly on March 3rd in Maricopa, AZ, at the age of 67. He was the third of four children (three sons and one daughter) born to Bob and Bonnie (Dunn) Stewart. He grew up on their family farm – “Primrose Hereford Farm. Brent spent his life surrounded by cattle, friends and family.
OBITUARY
Stanley Jackson, who started White Pearl Charolais at Inglis, MB, in the mid 70s, passed away on February 25th at the age of 95, at the Russell Personal Care Home. Stan was
Brent Stewart 1958 – 2026
In 1979, Stewart Cattle Co was formed. Brent and Dale met through the cattle industry and were married in 1983. They built a career in the cattle business, raising several different breeds, including Hereford, Salers, Charolais and in the end, Angus and Simmental cattle. They were so happy to welcome their daughter, Kelsey, into their lives in 1989.
A great stockman, Brent was very successful in a few breeds over his
career. He had champions at major shows in four breeds. His decade in Charolais saw him win the last Breeders Classic in 1999 with CS Pld Junction 4J.
Brent is survived by his daughter, Kelsey (Tyler) Thompson, and grandchildren Brance and Blair Thompson. Brent is predeceased by his wife, Dale Stewart, parents Robert (Bob) and Bonnie Stewart, brothers Brad Stewart and Bruce Stewart, and niece Marley Stewart.
Stanley Jackson 1931-2026
MCA president in 1981 & 1982 and sat on the CCA Board of Directors from 1986 to 1989. He was a founding member of the Hi-Weigh Charolais Breeders, and the Hi-Weigh Bull Sale was held at their farm for many years. He and his wife, Carol, were awarded the CCA Honour Scroll for their
contribution to Canadian Charolais in 2002.
Left to celebrate his life are his children, Wendy, Grant (Arla), Linda, Garth, and his grandson, Justin Jackson (Yvonne Chow).
2026 Spring Bull Sale Summary
The 2026 Charolais bull sale season stands as the most successful year in the forty four year history of recorded breed data, marking an unprecedented milestone for both breeders and buyers across Canada. Every major performance indicator— number of sales, average prices, total lots, and gross revenue—reached its highest level on record, underscoring the exceptional demand for Charolais genetics and the continued confidence in the breed’s commercial value.
A total of 131 sales were held in 2026, the largest number ever documented. This expansion in sale activity reflects both the depth of breeder participation and the sustained strength of the Canadian cattle market. Increased sale volume was matched by remarkable price performance across all bull categories.
Mature bulls led the year with a dramatic rise, averaging $25,990, more than doubling the previous year’s figure and setting a new benchmark for the category. Two year old bulls averaged $13,292, while yearling bulls reached $13,217, both representing significant year over year gains and the highest averages recorded in the dataset. These increases demonstrate broad based market confidence, with buyers investing heavily in both proven herd sires and young breeding prospects.
Total lots sold averaged 13,267, another all time high, indicating strong supply matched by equally strong buyer demand. The cumulative impact of higher volumes and elevated price levels resulted in a record setting sale gross of $57,390,513, surpassing the previous
high by more than $17 million.
The 2026 results affirm the Charolais breed’s position as a leader in performance, consistency, and market relevance. Breeders across the country delivered exceptional cattle, and buyers responded with unprecedented enthusiasm. This historic year reflects not only the strength of the current market, but also the long term value and reputation of Charolais genetics within the Canadian beef industry.
Bull Sale Chart Notes:
• Statistics are from fall 2025 sales with bulls and spring 2026 bull sales.
• No U.S. bull sales are included in the chart.
• The sales with fall long-yearlings were treated as two-year old bulls.
Breeders must submit a sale summary to the Charolais Banner office (by e-mail or phone) to ensure 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.
Rawes Ranches
CK Sparrow Farms
Steppler Farms
$2,611,750
$1,792,500
$1,604,956
Select (Future, Charworth & Bluebird) $1,558,000
Turnbull Charolais
TWO-YEAR OLD SALES OVER $15,000
$1,073,500
$23,130
$21,933
2026 Charolais Spring Bull Sale Statistics
Sparrows Bentley 511N Sparrows Pascal 239K
Cedarlea Pokerface 29N Cedarlea Badlands 25L
NGC Capitalist 118J ET LT Citation 5228 Pld
PCC Kratos 513N Sparrows McClelland 314L
SVY Boom 510N WDZ Flatland 2044
Pleasant Dawn Oasis 657N Pleasant Dawn Transport 202K
Forty-Four Year (1982-2025) Charolais Bull Sale Trends
Publishing Deadlines
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June 11
Calendar of Events
Saskatchewan Charolais Association AGM & Sask Royal Sale, 3 pm, The Willows, Saskatoon, SK
June 15-20
Canadian Charolais Association AGM & Maritime Tour
June 19
Canadian Charolais Association AGM, Best Western Hotel, Truro, NS
July 14-18
Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference & Show, Carp, ON
August 5
2026 Charolais World Congress, Australia
September 11
Renfrew Fair Charolais Show, Renfrew, ON, A BOSS Show
September 18
Lindsay Exhibition Charolais Show, Lindsay, ON, A BOSS Show
September 18
Classic Heritage Beef Show, Windsor, NS
October 2
Platinum Picks Charolais Female Sale, Colborne, ON
October 4
Olds Fall Classic, Olds, AB, A BOSS Show
October 13
Balamore Farms Shoreline Female Sale, 2 pm, Great Village, NS
October 16
Uppin’ the Ante Charolais Sale, 7 pm, Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON
October 17
Fall Feature Female Sale, 2:30 pm, Hoard Station, Campbellford, ON
October 27
Southland Cattle Company Complete Charolais Herd Dispersal, Bohrson Sale Facility, Olds, AB
October 30
Lloydminster Stockade Roundup Charolais Show, Lloydminster (SK) Exhibition Grounds, A BOSS Show
October 30
Manitoba Ag-Ex Charolais Show, Brandon, MB, A BOSS Show
November 6
Toronto Royal Winter Fair National Charolais Show, Toronto, ON, A BOSS Show
November 7
Farmfair International Charolais Show, Edmonton, AB Expo Centre, A BOSS Show
November 13
Oakstone Land & Cattle Co. Complete Dispersal, Viking Auction Market, Viking, AB
November 25
Canadian Western Agribition President’s Classic All Breeds Bull Show, Regina, SK
November 25
Canadian Western Agribition First Lady Classic, Regina, SK
November 27
Canadian Western Agribition Charolais Show, Regina, SK, A BOSS Show
December 2
Wood River Charolais Mature Cowherd Dispersal, Moose Jaw, SK
December 11
Alberta Charolais Association AGM, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 12
Alberta Select Female Sale, 1:30 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
Upcoming Sales
SASK ROYAL CHAROLAIS SALE
SASKATOON - JUNE 11, 2026
PLATINUM PICKS CHAROLAIS FEMALE SALE COLBORNE, ON - OCTOBER 2, 2026
BALAMORE FARMS SHORELINE FEMALE SALE
GREAT VILLAGE, NS - OCTOBER 12, 2026
LEAHY LIVESTOCK 6TH ANNUAL SELECT BULL & FEMALE SALE WITH GUEST M&L CATTLE CO
INDIAN RIVER, ON - OCTOBER 25, 2026
OAKSTONE LAND & CATTLE CO COMPLETE DISPERSAL VIKING AB - NOVEMBER 13, 2026
WOOD RIVER CHAROLAIS MATURE COWHERD DISPERSAL
MOOSE JAW, SK - DECEMBER 2, 2026
ALBERTA CHAROLAIS SELECT FEMALE SALE
RED DEER, AB - DECEMBER 12, 2026
STEPPLER FARMS FEMALE SALE
MIAMI, MB - DECEMBER 16, 2026
MISS PRAIRIE COVE CHAROLAIS FEMALE SALE
BASHAW, AB - DECEMBER 18, 2026
SUPERSTAR CHAROLAIS SALE
SASKATOON, SK - DECEMBER 20, 2026
PREMIER & GUESTS FALLS VIEW PRODUCTION SALE
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 30, 2026
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