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Obituary – Ed Williams .................................. 19
Obituary – Dorothy Seater 19
Obituary – Marilyn Nykoliation ........................... 19
Ontario Charolais Association AGM 23
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It’s hard to believe we’ve turned the calendar to
October. For me, this time of year always brings the challenge of finding words that resonate not just with Charolais breeders, but with the broader cattle industry. Thankfully, there’s plenty to talk about.
Market conditions remain strong. D1-D2 cows are still fetching upwards of $2.76/lb, and I’ve noticed the price gap between quality feeder steers and heifers has narrowed this fall compared to previous years. One standout moment: I watched a group of 800 lb buckskin steers sell for $4,500 — a clear sign of confidence in the market.
From coast to coast, feeder cattle prices are holding steady. Ontario has edged ahead of Alberta in some steer classes, which is worth noting. And with Sunday morning temperatures here at home dipping to -8°C, the
furnace is officially on — fall has arrived, and with it, the fall show season.
So far, attendance and representation at the shows have been excellent. This issue features extensive coverage of the Canadian Youth Charolais Conference held in mid-July in Stettler, Alberta. With 93 youth from four provinces and three countries, plus 70 head of cattle over four days, it was a resounding success. Hats off to the organizing committee and volunteers — your hard work truly paid off.
Canada also hosted the Charolais-Charbray International Youth Exchange this year. A few participants were still eligible to join parts of the CCYA events. One young lady joined our daughter’s herdsman group, and it was a pleasure to see the group benefit from her experience and enthusiasm. You’ll find a special article in this issue offering an Aussie’s perspective on her visit to
Ranch Review
Canada for the exchange — it’s a great read.
Now, if only Canada Post could match the pace of the cattle industry! Hopefully by the time this reaches you, the 2025 Fall Connection has landed on your kitchen table.
I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy Thanksgiving with loved ones. Shortly after, we’ll be heading east to attend two of the many fall female sales — always a highlight of the season.
Please double-check the Calendar of Events at the back of this issue. If your listing is missing or incorrect, let us know so we can make the necessary updates for the Charolais Calendar. If you’d like to be included and haven’t yet been contacted by a youth member, please reach out. Looking forward to seeing many of you at upcoming shows and sales.
Have a great day
Robbie Chomik
Difficile de croire qu'on est déjà en octobre. Pour moi, cette période de l'année est toujours synonyme de difficulté à trouver des mots qui résonnent non seulement auprès des éleveurs de Charolais, mais aussi auprès de l'ensemble de la communauté bovine. Heureusement, il ne manque pas de choses à discuter.
Les conditions du marché demeurent favorables. Les vaches D1D2 se vendent toujours plus de 2,76 $/ lb, et j'ai remarqué que l'écart de prix entre les bouvillons d'engraissement de qualité et les génisses s'est réduit cet automne par rapport aux années précédentes. Un moment marquant : j'ai vu un groupe de bouvillons de couleur buckskin (beige, rouille et taché noir) de 800 lb se vendre 4,500 $, signe évident de la confiance du marché.
D'un océan à l'autre, les prix des bovins d'engraissement se maintiennent. L'Ontario a devancé l'Alberta dans certaines catégories de bouvillons, à noter. Avec les températures de dimanche matin descendant jusqu'à -8 °C chez nous, le chauffage est officiellement allumé chez nous. Au rendez-vous cette automne, la saison des expositions d'automne.
Les affaires au ranch
Robbie Chomik
Jusqu'à présent, la participation et la représentation aux expositions ont été excellentes. Ce numéro couvre en détail la conférence canadienne des jeunes Charolais, qui s'est tenue à la mi-juillet à Stettler, en Alberta. Avec 93 jeunes de quatre provinces et de trois pays, et 70 têtes de bétail sur quatre jours, ce fut un succès retentissant. Bravo au comité organisateur et aux bénévoles! Votre dur labeur a porté ses fruits.
Le Canada a également accueilli l'échange international jeunesse Charolais-Charbray cette année. Quelques participants étaient encore admissibles à participer à certaines activités du CCYA. Une jeune femme s'est jointe au groupe de troupeau de notre fille, et ce fut un plaisir de voir le groupe bénéficier de son expérience et de son enthousiasme. Vous trouverez dans ce numéro un article spécial offrant le point de vue d'une australienne sur sa visite au Canada pour l'échange; c'est une lecture passionnante.
Si seulement Postes Canada pouvait suivre le rythme de l'industrie bovine! Espérons qu'à ce moment-là, la Connexion d'automne 2025 sera sur votre table.
J'espère que vous avez tous eu l'occasion de profiter de l'Action de grâce avec vos proches. Peu après, nous nous dirigerons vers l'est pour assister à deux des nombreuses ventes de femelles d'automne, toujours un moment fort de la saison.
Veuillez consulter l'horaire des événements au verso de ce numéro. Si votre inscription est manquante ou incorrecte, veuillez nous le signaler afin que nous puissions faire les mises à jour nécessaires pour le calendrier Charolais. Si vous souhaitez être sur la liste et que vous n'avez pas encore été contacté par un jeune membre, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter. Au plaisir de vous retrouver en grand nombre lors des prochaines ventes et expositions.
Bonne journée !
Heifer Sale Finale
This sale concludes the Chomiak enterprise of Charolais The family will maintain a small herd
Charolais Banner • October 2025
CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION
Suite #230, 52 Gateway Dr NE Airdrie, AB T4B 0J6
403.250.9242 F 403.291.9324
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PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES: ALBERTA
President: MIKE PANASIUK, Airdrie
Secretary: Jamie Ehret, Hilda SASKATCHEWAN
President: DALE WEINBENDER, Canora Secretary: Sarah Hordos, Raymore
MANITOBA
President: OWEN SELLMAN, McCreary
Secretary: Lana Kraus, Neepawa ONTARIO
President: KURTIS BLACK, Haley Station Secretary: Ashley Baker, Hastings QUEBEC
President: MARK FROST, Kingsey Falls Secretary: Chantal Raymond, Sainte-Eulalie MARITIMES
President: BRETT FRANCIS, Crapaud, PEI Secretary: Nancy Milton, Nine Mile Creek, PEI
STAFF:
General Manager: CRAIG SCOTT
Registry: LOIS CHIVILO
Registry/Member Services: CASSIDY CHALACK(MATTHEWS)
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EXECUTIVE:
PRESIDENT: RYAN NESBITT
17100 Cedardale Rd, Nestleton, ON L0B 1L0 905.242.2046, ryan@cedardalefarms.ca
1ST VICE-PRESIDENT: JOSH TAYLOR 1717 County Rd 36, Dunsford, ON K0M 1L0 705.793.2576 C 705.760.5054 joshua.r.taylor@hotmail.com
2ND VICE-PRES: DENNIS SERIENKO Box 42, Maymont, SK S0M 1T0 306.389.7770 • dlserko@littleloon.ca
PAST PRESIDENT: SHAWN AIREY Box 639, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 204.328.7704 C 204.724.8823, htacharolais@hotmail.com
DIRECTORS:
DARWIN ROSSO
78 325 4th Ave SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 306.693.2384 • rosso.c@sasktel.net
ARMAND ROY
98 Rang St-Andre, St-Bernard Lacolle, QC J0J 1V0 450.246.9799 C 514.895.0829 • royalch@hotmail.com
ROD McLEOD
293113 Twnshp Rd 263, Rocky View County, AB T4A 0N5 403.540.7986 • rodmcl@telus.net
TRAVIS FOOT
Box 414, Esther, AB T0J 1H0 403.664.3167 C 406.664.0961 footprintfarms1@gmail.com
JOSH REDDEN
5239 Hwy 14 Windsor NS B0N 2T0
902.670.5919 • jhredden@nsac.ca
MICHAEL HUNTER
Box 569, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0 204.247.0301 • mike_hunter40@hotmail.com
KYLE O’NEILL
36244 C&E Trail, Red Deer County, AB T4G 0H1 403.877.2615 • oneill_09@hotmail.com
It is important that we are conscious as livestock breeders of strengths and weaknesses of our own cattle and within the breed(s) we work with. Whether these attributes are real or perceived, to maintain and gain market share they need to be addressed head on in our breeding programs. Genetic improvement is about continual improvement. With that in mind, the CCA is implementing several new data collection points for those breeders that may be interested in collecting and using the information. These data points are not mandatory but are available for use by any programs that are interested in the traits. Just like fertility and performance traits, it is important if you choose to participate in data collection that efforts are made to collect and report data on as many cattle as possible in the herd.
CALVING
Calf Vigour – new at calving members can collect calf vigour scores. This reflects how aggressively calves get up and suck post calving. 0(blank) – unobserved
1 – extremely aggressive standing and sucking behaviour
2 – Somewhat aggressive standing and sucking behaviour (normal)
3 – clearly not aggressive, delayed standing and sucking behaviour
4 – required assistance to nurse
5 – was hand fed (tube, bottle, etc.)
Mothering Ability – Mothering ability is also collected at calving and reflects how aggressively a cow responds to her calf post-calving. 0(blank) – unobserved behaviour
1 – strong interest in calf
2 – normal interest in calf
3 – limited interest in calf
4 – no interest in calf (required intervention)
New Traits
Sean McGrath
Teat and Udder Score – teat and udder scores should be collected within 24to48 hours post calving and reflect the udder structure of the female. Scores should be recorded on the weakest quarter. In cooperation with AICA, CCA already has access to a genetic evaluation for teat and udder score, so the data can be contributed directly to those EPD.
UDDER SCORING
The udder score is thus a 2-digit code, with the first digit representing the teat size and the second digit representing the udder suspension. Udders should be scored within 24 hours of calving (at the same time birth weights are taken). Although the scoring system is subjective, it does serve to objectively describe differences in udder quality and thus can be useful in genetic evaluation. Any combination of scores is possible. Udders should be scored on the weakest quarter.
Scoring is relatively simple. Just remember the scale is from 0 to 9, with 5 being in the middle. This scoring system was derived from the Holstein scoring system. (See Figure 1.)
WEANING
Docility – docility is scored on how calves react to human pressure at weaning time. Calves can be scored through the chute or in a small pen. Docility is highly related to animal performance, fertility and safety. Scores are shown below.
1 – Docile. Mild disposition. Gentle and easily handled. Stands and moves slowly during processing. Undisturbed, settled, somewhat dull. It does not pull-on headgate when in chute. Exits chute calmly. 2 – Restless. Quieter than average, but maybe stubborn during processing. May try to back out of chute or pull back on headgate. ..continued on page 12
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Some flicking of tail. Exits chute promptly.
3 – Nervous. Typical temperament is manageable but nervous and impatient. A moderate amount of struggling, movement and tail flicking. Repeated pushing and pulling on headgate. Exits chute briskly.
4 – Flighty (Wild). Jumpy and out of control, quivers and struggles violently. May bellow and froth at the mouth. Continuous tail flicking. Defecates and urinates during processing. Frantically runs fence line and may jump when penned individually. Exhibits long flight distance and exits chute wildly.
5 – Aggressive. May be similar to Score 4, but with added aggressive behavior, fearfulness, extreme agitation, and continuous movement which may include jumping and bellowing while in chute. Exits chute frantically and may exhibit attack behavior when handled alone.
6 – Very Aggressive. Extremely aggressive temperament. Thrashes about or attacks wildly when confined in small, tight places. Pronounced attack behavior.
BODY CONDITION SCORE (BCS)
Body Condition Scoring is another piece of data that is collected with cow weight. It provides an indication of how well a cow maintains condition and also provides context for mature cow size. The Canadian system uses 1 – 5 with ½ scores, the US system scores from 1 to 9. The systems are identical, and any genetic evaluation will see the data converted to the same scale, prior to any other research.
Thin
1 – Severely emaciated; starving and weak; no palpable fat detectable over back, hips or ribs; tailhead and individual ribs prominently visible; all skeletal structures are visible and sharp to the touch; animals are usually disease stricken. Under normal production systems, cattle in this condition score are rare.
1.5 – Emaciated; similar to BCS 1 but not weakened; little visible muscle tissue; tailhead and ribs less prominent.
2 – Very thin; no fat over ribs or in brisket; backbone easily visible, slight increase in muscling over BCS 1.5.
Borderline
2.5 – Borderline; individual ribs noticeable but overall fat cover is lacking; increased musculature through shoulders and hindquarters; hips and backbone slightly rounded versus sharp appearance of BCS 2.
Optimum
3 – Moderate; increased fat cover over ribs, generally only the 12th and 13th ribs are individually distinguishable; tailhead full but not rounded
3.5 – Good; back, ribs, and tailhead slightly rounded and spongy when palpated; slight fat deposition in brisket.
Fat
4 – Fat; cow appears fleshy and carries fat over back, tailhead and brisket; ribs are not visible; area of vulva and external rectum contain moderate fat deposits; may have slight fat in udder
4.5 – Very fat; squared appearance due to excess fat over back, tailhead and hindquarters; extreme fat deposition in brisket and throughout ribs; excessive fat around vulva and rectum and within udder; mobility may be restricted.
Figure 1. Udder Suspension
KWS Hybrid Rye
5 – Obese; similar to BCS 8 but to a greater degree; majority of fat deposited in udder limits effective lactation. Under normal production systems cattle in this condition score are rare.
FEET AND LEG SCORES
Feet and leg scores can be collected on calves at weaning and yearling and cows at weaning. Feet and leg scores quantify differences in foot structure between animals. It is important that scores are collected on the same day using the same scorer. If hoof/leg structure is divergent then
scores should be reported on the foot/ leg with the worst structure. Scores are reported from 1 to 9 for Claw Set, and Hoof Angle. Similar to udder scoring, scores should be recorded on the weakest corner. We are seeing significant structural problems at the feedlot level, and it is important to address these concerns. (See figure 2.)
Figure 2.
CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION
Suite #230, 52 Gateway Dr NE Airdrie, AB T4B 0J6
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PROVINCIAUX REPR É SENTANTS: ALBERTA
Presidént: MIKE PANASIUK, Airdrie Secretary: Jamie Ehret, Hilda SASKATCHEWAN
Presidént: DALE WEINBENDER, Canora Secretary: Sarah Hordos, Raymore
MANITOBA
Presidént: OWEN SELLMAN, McCreary Secretary: Lana Kraus, Neepawa ONTARIO
Presidént: KURTIS BLACK, Haley Station Secretary: Ashley Baker, Hastings
QUEBEC
Presidént: MARK FROST, Kingsey Falls Secretary: Chantal Raymond, Sainte-Eulalie MARITIMES
Presidént: BRETT FRANCIS, Crapaud, PEI Secretary: Nancy Milton, Nine Mile Creek, PEI
PERSONNEL
General Manager: CRAIG SCOTT Registry: LOIS CHIVILO
Registry/Member Services: CASSIDY CHALACK(MATTHEWS)
Registry/Member Services: KIMBERLY MEAGHER
French Membership: Bernard Dore 514-910-4935 • bernarddore@videotron.ca
EX ÉCUTIF:
PRÉSIDENT: RYAN NESBITT
17100 Cedardale Rd, Nestleton, ON L0B 1L0 905.242.2046, ryan@cedardalefarms.ca
1ST VICE-PRÉSIDENT: JOSH TAYLOR 1717 County Rd 36, Dunsford, ON K0M 1L0 705.793.2576 C 705.760.5054 joshua.r.taylor@hotmail.com
2ND VICE-PRÉSIDENT: DENNIS SERIENKO Box 42, Maymont, SK S0M 1T0 306.389.7770 • dlserko@littleloon.ca
ANCIEN PRÉSIDENT: SHAWN AIREY Box 639, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 204.328.7704 C 204.724.8823, htacharolais@hotmail.com
ADMINISTRATION:
DARWIN ROSSO
78 325 4th Ave SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 306.693.2384 • rosso.c@sasktel.net
ARMAND ROY
98 Rang St-Andre, St-Bernard Lacolle, QC J0J 1V0 450.246.9799 C 514.895.0829 • royalch@hotmail.com
ROD McLEOD
293113 Twnshp Rd 263, Rocky View County, AB T4A 0N5 403.540.7986 • rodmcl@telus.net
TRAVIS FOOT
Box 414, Esther, AB T0J 1H0 403.664.3167 C 406.664.0961 footprintfarms1@gmail.com
JOSH REDDEN
5239 Hwy 14
Windsor NS B0N 2T0 902.670.5919 • jhredden@nsac.ca
MICHAEL HUNTER
Box 569, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0 204.247.0301 • mike_hunter40@hotmail.com
KYLE O’NEILL
36244 C&E Trail, Red Deer County, AB T4G 0H1 403.877.2615 • oneill_09@hotmail.com
Nouveaux caractères
En tant qu’éleveurs, il est important que nous soyons conscients des forces et des faiblesses de nos bovins et de la race (des races) avec laquelle nous travaillons. Que ces attributs soient réels ou perçus, pour maintenir et gagner des parts de marché, il faut s’en occuper directement dans nos programmes d’élevage. L’amélioration génétique est une question d’amélioration continue. Dans cette optique, l’ACC met en place plusieurs nouvelles catégories de cueillette des données pour les éleveurs qui pourraient être intéressés à recueillir et à utiliser l’information. Ces catégories de données ne sont pas obligatoires, mais peuvent être utilisées par tout programme qui s’intéresse à ces caractères. Tout comme les caractères liés à la fertilité et au rendement, si vous choisissez de participer à la cueillette des données, il est important de les recueillir et de les déclarer sur le plus grand nombre possible de bovins dans le troupeau.
VÊLAGE
Vigueur du veau – Nouveau- Les membres peuvent recueillir des notes de vigueur du veau. Cela reflète la facilité avec laquelle les veaux se lèvent et tètent après le vêlage.
0 – (vide) – non observé
1 – Comportement extrêmement agressif pour se lever et téter
2 – Comportement peu agressif pour se lever et téter (normal)
3 – Comportement clairement non agressif, levée et tétée retardés
4 – Aide nécessaire pour allaiter
5 – Alimenté à la main (tube, bouteille, etc.)
Aptitude maternelle – L’aptitude maternelle est également recueillie au vêlage et reflète l’intérêt avec lequel une vache réagit envers son veau
après le vêlage.
0 – (vide) – comportement non observé
1 – Intérêt marqué pour le veau
2 – Intérêt normal pour le veau
3 – Intérêt limité pour le veau
4 – Aucun intérêt pour le veau (nécessite une intervention)
Notes des trayons et du pis –
Les notes sur les trayons et le pis devraient être recueillies dans un délai de 24 à 48 heures après le vêlage et bien refléter la structure du pis de la femelle. Les notes devraient être enregistrés sur le quartier le plus faible. En collaboration avec l’AICA, l’ACC a déjà accès à une évaluation génétique pour les notes sur les trayons et le pis, de telle sorte que les données peuvent être directement intégrées au calcul des EPD.
NOTES SUR LE PIS
La note sur le pis est donc un code à deux chiffres, le premier chiffre représentant la taille des trayons et le deuxième chiffre représentant la suspension du pis. Les pis doivent être évalués dans les 24 heures suivant le vêlage (en même temps que la prise du poids à la naissance). Bien que le système de notation soit subjectif, il sert à décrire objectivement les différences dans la qualité des pis et peut donc être utile pour l’évaluation génétique. Toute combinaison de notes est possible. Les pis doivent être évalués sur le quartier le plus faible.
Le pointage est relativement simple. Rappelez-vous que l’échelle est de 0 à 9, avec 5 au centre. Ce système de notation est dérivé du système de notation chez la race Holstein. (Voir figure 1.)
SEVRAGE
Docilité – La docilité est évaluée en fonction de la façon dont les veaux ..continued on page 16
Sean McGrath
réagissent à la pression humaine au moment du sevrage. Les veaux peuvent être évalués dans la cage de contention ou dans un petit enclos. La docilité est fortement liée à la performance, à la fertilité et à la sécurité avec les animaux. Les notes sont indiquées ci-dessous.
1 – Docile. Caractère doux. Facile à manipuler. Se déplace lentement pendant le traitement. Non perturbé. Ne tire pas la barrière de tête lorsqu’il est dans la cage de contention. Quitte la cage calmement.
2 – Agité. Plus silencieux que la moyenne, mais peut être têtu pendant le traitement. Peut essayer de reculer dans la cage ou de tirer la barrière de tête. Quelques coups de queue. Sort avec empressement de la cage.
3 – Nerveux. Le tempérament typique est gérable, mais animal nerveux et impatient. Une quantité modérée de lutte, de mouvements et de coups de queue. Poussées et tractions répétées de la barrière de tête. Sort rapidement de la cage.
4 – Instable (Sauvage). Saute, incontrôlable, tremble et se débat violemment. Peut beugler et avoir de l’écume à la bouche.
Effleurement continue de la queue. Défèque et urine pendant le traitement. Quitte la cage sauvagement et en sautant. 5 – Agressif. Ressemble au tempérament sauvage, mais avec un comportement plus agressif, de la peur, une agitation extrême et des mouvements continus qui peuvent inclure de sauts et des beuglements dans la cage. Quitte la cage frénétiquement et peut présenter un comportement d’attaque lorsqu’il est manipulé seul.
6 – Très agressif. Tempérament extrêmement agressif. Se débat ou attaque sauvagement lorsqu’il est confiné dans des endroits restreints. Comportement d’attaque prononcé.
NOTE D’ÉTAT DE CHAIR (EC)
La note d’état de chair est une autre donnée qui est recueillie avec le poids des vaches. Elle fournit une indication de la façon dont une vache maintient sa condition de chair et fournit également une référence pour la taille des vaches à maturité. Le système canadien utilise une échelle de 1 à 5 avec emploi de demi-points, le système américain utilise des notes
de 1 à 9. Les systèmes sont identiques, et toute évaluation génétique fera en sorte que les données seront converties à la même échelle, avant toute autre recherche.
Très maigre
1 – Très maigre; faible et affamé; aucun gras palpable sur le dos, les hanches ou les côtes; l’attache de la queue et les côtes individuelles sont bien visibles; toutes les structures squelettiques sont visibles et détectables au toucher; les animaux sont généralement atteints de maladie. Dans les systèmes de production normaux, les bovins dans cet état de chair sont rares.
1.5 – Maigre; semblable à la note 1, mais animal non affaibli; peu de tissu musculaire visible; l’attache de la queue et les côtes sont moins visibles.
2 – Très mince; pas de gras sur les côtes ou sur la poitrine; colonne vertébrale facilement visible, légère augmentation de la musculature au-dessus de la note 1,5.
Limite
2.5 – Limite; Côtes individuelles visibles mais pas de couverture de gras; augmentation de la musculature aux épaules
Figure 1. Suspension du pis
Taille des trayons
et aux hanches; hanches et colonne vertébrale légèrement arrondies par rapport à l’aspect proéminent de la note 2.
Optimal
3 – Modéré; plus de gras visible sur les côtes, généralement seulement les12e et 13e côtes sont bien reconnaissables; l’attache de queue est pleine mais pas arrondie.
3.5 – Bonne; dos, côtes et attache de queue légèrement arrondis et spongieux à la palpation; léger dépôt de gras dans le poitrail.
Gras
4 – Gras; La vache parait grasse et porte du gras sur le dos, l’attache de queue et le poitrail; les côtes ne sont pas visibles; la zone de la vulve et du rectum externe
contient des dépôts graisseux modérés; peut avoir des dépôts de gras dans le pis.
4.5 – Très gras; apparence carrée due à l’excès de gras sur le dos, l’attache de queue et les quartiers arrière; dépôt de gras extrême sur le poitrail et les côtes; excès de gras autour de la vulve et du rectum et dans le pis; la mobilité peut être restreinte.
5 – Obèse; semblable à la note 8 mais à un niveau supérieur; la quantité de gras déposée dans le pis limite l’allaitement efficace. Dans les systèmes de production normaux, les bovins dans cette condition sont rares.
NOTES SUR LES PIEDS ET MEMBRES
Les notes sur les pieds et membres peuvent être recueillies sur les veaux
au sevrage et à l’âge d’un an, et sur les vaches au sevrage. Les notes sur les pieds et membres expriment les différences dans la structure des pieds entre les animaux. Il est important que les notes soient recueillies le même jour en utilisant le même évaluateur. Si la structure de l’onglon / du membre varie sur le même animal, les notes doivent être déterminés pour l’onglon / le membre ayant la pire structure. Les notes varient de 1 à 9 pour la position des onglons et l’angle du pied. Comme pour le pointage du pis, les notes doivent être déterminées sur les pieds les plus faibles. Nous constatons d’importants problèmes structurels au niveau des bovins en parcs d’engraissement, et il est important de répondre à ces préoccupations. (Voir figure 2.)
Figure 2.
The Stifled Cow or Bull
This condition is more commonly seen in older cows and in bulls with injuries. Many of these lameness’s are probably diagnosed incorrectly and, in many cases, treated inappropriately and in others kept too long. It is a condition we as veterinarians don’t get asked about the course of action, or in some cases, where maybe a few of these injuries can be avoided.
When we talk about a cow or bull stifled, we are referring to the ligaments surrounding the knee joint (stifle joint), which is the first joint below the hips on the hind leg. This injury is very common in dogs and can be a sports injury in football players and other athletes when we have damage, most commonly to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). With these two species, humans and dogs, surgery carries a very good prognosis. With cattle surgery, especially on mature animals, would be extremely guarded, and I have only heard of it being attempted on possibly a young, valuable purebred calf. This article will deal more with recognition management and/or timely culling.
More often than not, a traumatic twisting event causing stretching or partial/complete tearing of this ligament is the cause. Most often in my experience, it is with older cows, especially around breeding season, or falling or on ice. Bulls fighting any time, but I think especially being hit by another bull when in the process of breeding causes them in our herd sires. Much like a cross block in football. Initially, there may be quite a bit of swelling around the stifle, but with time, this goes away. When looking at a lame animal and we all look around the foot and evidence of swelling, yes or no. If “no,” we work our way up the leg. The importance
here is that no amount of antibiotics on a damaged stifle is going to help it. Antibiotics also have a withdrawal, but we want to be prudent in our usage of antibiotics on the farm. If we find these injuries later on in their course, the limp is pretty distinct, with the leg held as a peg leg and the foot being placed out to the side with a quick jerk forward when walking.
To me, many decisions are made when we encounter one. If found, acute painkillers and antiinflammatories may help the bull or cow until they are more comfortable, plus if a stretch or partial tear, recovery may be more rapid. They can recover completely, and I have seen real athletic cattle, such as bucking bull’s twist when bucking and injure themselves yet make a complete recovery by just resting them. Obviously, getting these cattle to a position where they don’t have to walk far for feed and water or compete with others in the herd is a real plus. You can then watch their progress and decide if further treatment is actually necessary or is doing any good.
In the convalescence area, we need to be patient; if recovery is going to happen, it may take a few weeks. Here you as a producer need to balance several things if there is no improvement in spite of rest and time. The further direction will be balancing animal welfare needs, giving pain killers where necessary, the value of the animal’s reproductive age, etc., and I will try and clarify some of these outcomes.
Clinically, over time, these cases have lots of muscle atrophy (shrinking over time), so the hindquarter will look really shriveled, indicating it has been going on for a long time. These visuals we want to avoid, especially if they have been running with the herd and have been identified for a time. Sometimes, earlier decisions of slaughter for
Roy Lewis, DVM
salvage are good ones, but we have to be sure they can make the trip; otherwise, butchering on the farm may be the answer. Transportation is very hard on these, as they are essentially bearing all their weight spread over three legs. Please keep this in mind.
Culling older cows will definitely decrease the incidence and I think footing has lots to do with it, as when being bred or bulls when breeding on slippery ground could definitely lead to stifle injuries or worse. Also, with these unusual lameness’s if you don’t know for sure, contact your veterinarian, as one doesn’t want to misdiagnose a fractured tibia or femur where convalescence is not an option and treatment is out of the question. Sole abscesses can be very painful as well, but treatment often results in a complete recovery. The size of cattle makes recovery from stifle injuries rare, and often, some type of salvage becomes the end result. Follow the cattle code of practice and recognize that these cattle are in a fair bit of pain, just as we would be with the same type of injury. If needing to wait to wean a calf or in the case of a bred animal, keeping where feed and water are close, pain killers, if necessary, will allow the calf to be weaned or the pregnant one to calve. That choice will be determined by how well they get around. Some do compensate well and can be kept longer.
I have collected semen from badly stifled bulls before shipping to maintain their genetics. Again, different decisions with different degrees of the stifle injury. Fall is generally when these stifle injuries do show up, coming off pasture this way. If in doubt, take a short video of the animal walking and focus in as well on the stifle area, and compare it to the good opposite leg often helps to see the degree of swelling if an acute injury.
Marilyn Nykoliation passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 83, in Elkhorn, Manitoba. A Graveside Funeral Service was
OBITUARY
Edmund (Ed) Williams passed away peacefully at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Outlook, SK, and raised near Macrorie, Ed was a lifelong farmer whose passion for agriculture was matched only by his devotion to family and community. A proud advocate for the Charolais breed, Ed dedicated years to raising purebred cattle and promoting excellence in livestock. He served on the board of the Saskatchewan Charolais Association and was a
OBITUARY
Dorothy Phyllis Seater (née Skinner), born in Brandon, Manitoba, in 1939, passed away suddenly in Osoyoos, BC, on June 14, 2025, at the age of 86. A spirited and adventurous woman, Dorothy lived and worked across Canada and Bermuda before settling in Rivers, MB, where she and her husband Edmund ran the Ed-C-Dor Charolais Farms. She loved the farm
Marilyn Nykoliation
held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Breadalbane Cemetery in Lenore, Manitoba. Marilyn, alongside her husband Leonard, was deeply involved in the agricultural community. Together, they operated Beaver Creek Charolais until its dispersal in December 2013. As
founding members of the West Man Breeders Group, Marilyn and Leonard played an active role in the cattle industry throughout the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Marilyn also served as secretary of the Manitoba Charolais Association from 1983 to 1986.
Edmund (Ed) Williams
parent advisor for the Canadian Charolais Youth Association, mentoring young cattle enthusiasts and helping shape the future of Canadian beef farming. His son Aaron followed in his footsteps, working alongside Ed from a young age and inheriting his father’s deep respect for the land and livestock.
Ed’s life was rooted in hard work, generosity, and connection. He was a councillor in the RM of Coteau, a member of the Macrorie Co-op Board, and a familiar face at community events. Whether organizing curling bonspiels, hosting breakfasts in Arizona, or simply visiting neighbours, Ed brought warmth and
energy to everything he touched.
In 2012, Ed discovered a new adventure in the deserts of Yuma, Arizona, where he spent winters jeepin’ through rocky terrain and introducing curling to his southern friends. He was eagerly anticipating another season of desert camaraderie at the time of his passing.
Ed is survived by his beloved wife Alorie, his son Aaron (Aynsley), stepsons Len (Sue) and Corey (Angela), and nine cherished grandchildren. He also leaves behind his siblings Audrey and Bruce (Karen), and many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss his steady presence and generous spirit.
Dorothy Phyllis Seater
life, working endless hours, driving equipment, chasing Charolais cattle, and hosting horse events with tireless enthusiasm. She was known for her boundless energy, love of entertaining, and entrepreneurial flair—from feeding crowds to traveling southern Manitoba with her Balancemobile. Dorothy leaves behind a large and loving family, countless friends, and a legacy of warmth, faith, and zest for life.
She will be deeply missed by her children, Carla Elliott (Chuck) and
Cameron Adams (Laura), her daughterin-law, Lynn Seater, her grandchildren, Hewson, Lyndon, Jonathan, Brennan, Adam, Cali, Jenna, and Erin, and her great-grandchildren, Warren, Sawyer, Hayley, and Elias. Dorothy is also survived by her companion, Vinko Sidic, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and cherished friends whose lives she touched with her infectious spirit. She was predeceased by her husband Edmund, son Christopher, her parents Herbert and Jean Skinner, and siblings Leslie and Norma.
9 in Peterborough, Ontario.
It’s a Boy!
Hayes Cooper Vaage was born July 19, weighing 7 lb 15 oz, to proud parents Justin and Hailey Vaage and big sister Caisyn, of Snake Valley Farms, Champion, AB.
Charolais Life
This column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people of the business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversaries and events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you’d like to submit, please email admin@charolaisbanner.com for print in upcoming issues.
Megan
and Bobby
were married at the McLeod family farm near Cochrane, AB, on August 9, 2025.
Harty – Warkentin Wed
Austin Harty and Mackinley
Warkentin were married on August 31, 2024. They live and work together on Rawes Ranch in Strome, AB, alongside Austin’s parents, Philip and Marie Harty.
Elder Has Successful Track Season
Wyatt
Valley Charolais were married on August 2, on Jenna’s family farm, near Wainwright, AB.
Elizabeth Harty and Arnold Wipf were married on August 15. They now make their home near the Rawes Ranch in Strome, Alberta, where they work alongside Elizabeth’s family.
Klay Elder has had a very successful track season this summer! Starting out the year SHSAA Provincial Track with a Provincial Gold in Javelin and 4th place finish in Discus. Klay then competed at the Western Canadians where he placed 5th in Javelin and 6th in Discus. The top 5 finish in Javelin qualified him for Nationals in Calgary Aug 8-10 where he finished in the top 12. Klay is the youngest of Mike and Judy Elder, Elder Charolais, Coronach, SK.
Wipf - Harty Wed
Burgomaster – Corrigan Wed Wyatt Burgomaster married Katie Corrigan on August
McLeod – Miles Wed
McLeod
Miles
Glover - Burke Wed
Glover and Jenna Burke of Eureka
Chomiak 60th Anniversary
John and Cathie Chomiak, of Chomiak Charolais, Mundare, AB, celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on August 14.
Harvie 50th Anniversary
Congratulations to Ian and Marlene Harvie of Harvie Ranching, Olds, AB, on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on September 12.
Happy Retirement
Helge and Candace
Please join us on November 27th from 7:00 to 9:00pm in the International Business Center at Agribition to help us congratulate and thank Helge and Candace for all they have done for our industry.
There will be a short program starting at 7:30. There will be a cash bar and light snacks.
Charolais
October is a busy time for the Canadian Cattle Association. Every spring and fall we host “producer fly-ins” in Ottawa to connect beef producers with Parliament and government representatives to discuss Canadian beef industry priorities. With an election earlier this year we postponed our spring fly-in meetings. Over the course of six days in early October, CCA will participate in around 70 meetings with Members of Parliament and representatives from nearly all provinces. These meetings with MPs, Senators, political staff, and government officials allow us to discuss topics relevant on both national and regional scale. It is an opportunity for education, relationship building and advocacy. We are also hosting a fall reception. With support from FCC, Canada Beef and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association, we have invited MPs, senators, political staff and government officials to meet CCA directors who are producers and some staff to join us in a relaxed and informal setting that lends itself to open dialogue. The event helps strengthen relationships and provides opportunities to advance our advocacy priorities. Through both the fly-in meetings and the reception, beef farmers, ranchers and producers engage directly with Parliamentarians. It is important to point out how CCA’s ability to call upon producers and your willingness as producers to go to Ottawa and meet with elected officials and their staff helps add to
Canadian Cattle Association President’s Report
Tyler Fulton, CCA President
CCA’s credibility which in turn helps us to be more respected and effective as we advocate on your behalf.
The next three paragraphs are taken from our last ABP submission
CCA’s commitment to advocacy and good relationships helps to secure CCA an invitation to participate in important conversations. It is a significant privilege and responsibility to be asked what support Canadian cattle producers need from the federal government and to be invited to share our opinion and to provide input on policy matters.
The uncertainty over the CanadaUSA trade relationship has seen CCA busier than usual advocating for the continued integration of the North American beef industry. The North American cattle herd is at its tightest level in more than 50 years, and we are facing an unexpected challenge. With the disturbing development of New World Screw worm infestation moving through long-established barriers within Mexico, the USA has been forced to place new restrictions on cattle moving north from Mexico into the USA. These restrictions have further exacerbated the tight supply and threaten the processing sector due to capacity utilization reaching critically low levels. Now more than ever, the North American industry can ill afford additional barriers on the US-Canada border which would alter the competitive landscape if we were to lose a plant to lack of supply.
Although live cattle and beef are part of the CUSMA trade agreement, trade risk and uncertainty continue to prevail in our industry. Market
conditions are strong and margins are high which provide an optimal opportunity to enhance tools like AgriStability and livestock price insurance with cost-shared premiums. Our industry is in the position where it is worth investing in these tools to protect producer investment in our operations. For cow-calf producers, the change in compensation rate is quite meaningful. The increase is significant, and if producers trigger a payment, more of the loss will be covered. While the deadline for this year has passed, it is not too late to review the program and plan ahead for 2026.
This paragraph is copied from our recent BFO submission
Among the many publications like this one that generously offer CCA a platform to share information is Canadian Cattlemen Magazine. We have been using that space to provide a more in-depth look at how advocacy works and how decisions are made. At the time that I write this piece, the first two articles in a four-part series have been published in the August 7 and September 4 print editions and posted online. The first is focused on domestic advocacy and the second on US advocacy. If you missed them, you can find them online at https://www. canadiancattlemen.ca/contributor/ tyler-fulton. The next two articles in the series are about international advocacy and market access. If you are interested in learning more about the work that CCA does, I encourage you to seek out these articles.
Ontario Charolais Association AGM
Kurtis Black, Haley Station, was elected president of the Ontario Charolais Association at their Annual General Meeting, August 16th at Cornerview Charolais, Cobden. Eric Doran, Tweed, was elected 1st Vice-President, and Ryan Briggs, Oro-Medonte, was elected 2nd VicePresident. Ashley Baker, Hastings, continues in the Secretary/Treasurer duties. The board welcomed a new director, Wyatt Burgomaster.
STEACY/COUGHLIN WIN
Ontario AGM Junior Show
August 16, 2025 • Cobden, ON Judge: Nate Latchford, Beachburg, ON 31 Youth – 34 Head
Ontario AGM Junior Show
Grand Champion Showman – Faith Bouma, Stirling & Reserve Champion Showman – Kendra Snarr, Roslin
Ontario Charolais Association Board of Directors: Front L-R: Ryan Briggs, 2nd Vice-President, Oro-Medonte; Kurtis Black, President, Haley Station; Eric Doran, 1st Vice-President, Tweed. Back Row L-R: Scott Colton, Consecon; Mel Reekie, Clarksburg; Ashley Baker, Secretary/Treasurer, Madoc; Derek Dekeyser, Colborne; Josh Taylor, National Board, Dunsford; Jim Baker, Past President, Stayner; Ryan Nesbitt, National Board, Nestleton. Absent: Wyatt Burgomaster
Quebec Charolais Association AGM
The Quebec Charolais AGM was held on August 16th at Dubuc Charolais in Sainte-Eulalie. We gathered for lunch at the farm, followed by our annual AGM, and concluded the day with a herd visit. It was a great day of socializing amongst other Charolais breeders.
Quebec Charolais Association would like to thank Ferme Dubuc Charolais for their hospitality. Notre AGA de l’Association Charolais du Québec à eu lieu le 16 août chez Dubuc Charolais à SainteEulalie. Nous avons débuté la journée avec un dîné suivi par notre AGA et ont a complété la journée avec un visite de troupeaux. C’était une superbe journée de socialisation entre autre éleveurs Charolais
L›association Charolais du Québec aimerait remercier la ferme Dubuc Charolais pour leur hospitalité
Chantal Raymond & Gilbert Dubuc hosted the QCA AGM
Le bureau de direction 2025 – de gauche à droite : Chantal Raymond, secrétaire/trésorière; Karine Dubuc, 2e vice-présidente; Jessica Frost, directrice junior; Mark Frost, président, Éric Manningham, directrice; Armond Roy, 1er vice-président et directeur national; Janick Bouffard, directeur; Absente sur la photo Kaven Bégin, directeur.
2025 QCA Board of Directors – Left to Right: Chantal Raymond, Secretary/Treasurer, Sainte-Eulalie; Karine Dubuc, 2nd Vice-President, St-Patrice-de-Beaurivage; Jessica Frost, Junior Director, Kingsey Falls; Mark Forst, President, Kingsey Falls; Eric Manningham, Director, Laurierville; Armand Roy, 1st Vice-President and National Director, St-Bernard Lacolle; Janick Bouffard, Director, Stanstead; Missing Kaven Begin, Director, Ste-Marie.
Renfrew Fair Charolais Show
September 6, 2025 • Renfrew, ON Judge: Peter Frijters, Milverton, ON 25 entries • A BOSS Show
Bulls Born in 2025
1. CORNERVIEW NORTON 40N (RBM Keystone H41), Cornerview Charolais, Cobden; 2. CORNERVIEW NITRO 11N (LT Justified 1526 Pld), Cornerview Charolais; 3. FONDOAK NYLANDER 4N (Fondoak Fonzie 6L), Fondoak Farm, Renfrew; 4. PHL NINJA 9N (PCC Cobain 231K),
Partridge Hollow Charolais, Consecon. Champion Bull Calf CORNERVIEW NORTON 40N
Cornerview Charolais
Reserve Champion Bull Calf CORNERVIEW NITRO 11N
Cornerview Charolais
Yearling Bulls Born in 2024
1. PHL HAPPY GILMORE 23M (PCC Cobain 231K), Partridge Hollow Charolais; 2. ELDER’S MEGATRON 499M (JWX Honky Tonk 5005H), Partridge Hollow Charolais and DanG Charolais, Colborne; 3. SHARODON ALL JACKED UP 4M (WIA Backwater Jack 060 P), Sharodon, Omemee.
Renfrew Fair Charolais Show
Champion Yearling Bull
PHL HAPPY GILMORE 23M, Partridge Hollow Charolais
Reserve Champion Yearling Bull
ELDER’S MEGATRON 499M, Partridge Hollow Charolais
Grand Champion Bull
CORNERVIEW NORTON 40N, Cornerview Charolais
Reserve Grand Champion Bull
CORNERVIEW NITRO 11N, Cornerview Charolais
Heifer Calf Born in 2025
1. CRG MISS CANADA 52N (PCC Bourbon), Oattes Cattle Company & Lee Stanley, Cobden; 2. DMC SPICY GAL 3N (CRG Outta Here 954G), McCord Cattle, Carp; 3. CORNERVIEW DREAM DATE 43N (SOS Klondike Pld 831K), Cornerview Charolais; 4. WHITEWATER NASCAR 9N (Turnbull’s Equipped 216E) Whitewater Livestock, Haley Station; 5. CRG MISS CANADA 53N (PCC Bourbon), Oattes Cattle Company. Champion Heifer Calf
CRG Miss Canada 52N, Oattes Cattle Company & Lee Stanley
Reserve Champion Heifer Calf DMC SPICY GAL 3N, McCord Cattle
Yearling Female Born in 2024
1. SUNRISE MELODY 9M (SVY Mayfield 30H), Sharodon Farms; 2. SHARODON 33C SPELLBINDER 6M (Sharodon Double Vision 1D), Sharodon Farms; 3. WHITEWATER MERLOT 8M (Silverstream Padra P7), Whitewater Livestock, Haley Station; 4. CORNERVIEW WILLOW 18M (LT Justified 1528 Pld), Lauren Hermns, Eganville.
Champion Yearling Female
Sunrise Melody 9M, Sharodon Farms
Reserve Champion Yearling Female
Sharodon 33C Spellbinder 6M, Sharodon Farms
Grand Champion Female
SUNRISE MELODY 9M, Sharadon Farms
Reserve Grand Champion Female
CRG MISS CANADA 52N, Oattes Cattle & Lee Stanley Breader’s Herd
1.Cornerview Charolais. Get of Sire
1. Cornerview Charolais (RBM Keystone H41); 2. Partridge Hollow Charolais (PCC Cobain 231K). Progeny of Dam
1. Oattes Cattle (CRG Miss Monte 52H). 2. Whitewater Livestock (Whitewater Cabernet 25C).
Grand Champion Bull - CORNERVIEW NORTON 40N, Cornerview Charolais
Reserve Grand Champion Bull - CORNERVIEW NITRO 11N, Cornerview Charolais
Grand Champion Female - SUNRISE MELODY 9M, Sharadon Farms Reserve Grand Champion Female - CRG MISS CANADA 52N, Oattes Cattle & Lee Stanley
Lindsay Exhibition Charolais Show September 19, 2025 • Lindsay, ON Judge: Adam Smith, Binbrook, ON 30 Entries • A BOSS Show
Bulls Born in 2025
1.MOYER’S NOTORIOUS 1N (WIA Backwater Jack 060 Pld), Moyer Cattle Co., Elora; 2. CEDARDALE NIGHT HAWK 37N (Harvie Solution 99J), Cedardale Charolais, Nestleton; 3. EMB NIGHT SHIFT 23N (Dalmas Casino 375C), EMB Charolais, OroMedonte; 4. CEDARDALE NOCKOUT 34N (LT Badge 9184 Pld), Cedardale Charolais; 5. JKC NIGHT HAWK 108N (SVY Profound 145J), Steacy Farms, Lansdowne.
Bull Calf Champion
MOYER’S NOTORIOUS 1N, Moyer Cattle Co.
Reserve Bull Calf Champion CEDARDALE NIGHT HAWK 37N, Cedardale Charolais
Bulls Born in 2024
1. HICKS MAKER’S MARK 2M (Moyer’s Enforcer 1E), Hicks Charolais, Arthur; 2. SOUTHVIEW MACHO MAN 555M (CCC WC Redemption
Lindsay Charolais Show
7143 Pld ET), Southview Farms Ltd., Courtice.
Junior Champion Bull HICKS MAKER’S MARK 2M, Hicks Charolais
Reserve Junior Champion Bull SOUTHVIEW MACHO MAN 555M, Southview Farms Ltd.
Bulls Born in 2023
1. SOUTHVIEW TRUST 222L (SVY Trust 6H), Southview Farms Ltd.
Senior Champion Bull SOUTHVIEW TRUST 222L, Southview Farms Ltd.
Grand Champion Bull SOUTHVIEW TRUST 222L, Southview Farms Ltd.
Reserve Grand Champion Bull HICKS MAKER’S MARK 2M, Hicks Charolais
Females Born in 2025
1. EMB UPTOWN GIRL 9N (WIA Backwater Jack 060 Pld), EMB Charolais; 2. WMCC NAPLES 2N (PCC Husk 218K ET),WINMAC Cattle Company, Hastings; 3. CEDARDALE NELLY 100N (PCC Cobain 231K), Cedardale Charolais; 4. EMB EVETTA 21N (DWK Till’s Echo 3N), EMB Charolais; 5. MOYER'S WORTHWHILE 9N (SVY
Trust 6H), Moyer Cattle Co.
Heifer Calf Champion
EMB UPTOWN GIRL 9N, EMB Charolais
Reserve Heifer Calf Champion
WMCC NAPLES 2N, WINMAC Cattle Company
Females Born in 2024 Split 1
1. TR MS OUTSIDER 4732M ET (M&M Outsider 4003 Pld), Steacy Farms; 2. HICK’S MOLINE 11M (WC Uncharted 7328 Pld), Hicks Charolais. Females Born in 2024 Split 2
1. JKC MISS FIREFLY 85M (G.BROS Fernando 1309J), Steacy Farms; 2. CEDARDALE MISS MAGNOLIA 65M (Harvie Solution 99J), Cedardale Charolais; 3. SUNRISE MELODY 9M (SVY Mayfield 30H), Sharodon, Omemee; 4. MISS PRAIRIE COVE 4383M (SVY Trust 6H),Ashley Baker; 5. MISS CEDARDALE 43M (LT Badge 9184 Pld), Cedardale Charolais.
Junior Champion Female
JKC MISS FIREFLY 85M, Steacy Farms
Reserve Junior Champion Female CEDARDALE MISS MAGNOLIA 65M, Cedardale Charolais
Females Born in 2023 with Calf
1. BOGART HEADOHEELS IN LOVE 112L (DF Mr Outrageous 64G, calfDCR Blueprint J7), Ashley Baker; 2. MISS PRAIRIE COVE 320L (SVY Trust 6H, calf - Southview Hitman 65H), Southview Farms Ltd.
Senior Champion Female
BOGART HEADOHEELS IN LOVE 112L, Ashley Baker
Reserve Senior Champion Female MISS PRAIRIE COVE 320L Southview Farms Ltd.
Grand Champion Female
EMB UPTOWN GIRL 9N, EMB Charolais
Reserve Grand Champion Female
JKC MISS FIREFLY 85M, Steacy Farms
Breeder’s Herd
1. Cedardale Farms; 2. EMB Charolais; 3.Southview Farms Ltd.; 4. Hicks Charolais.
Get of Sire
1. Cedardale Farms (Harvie Solution 99J).
Grand Champion Bull – SOUTHVIEW TRUST 222L, Southview Farms Ltd
Reserve Grand Champion Bull –HICKS MAKER’S MARK 2M, Hicks Charolais
Grand Champion Female – EMB UPTOWN GIRL 9N, EMB Charolais
Reserve Grand Champion Female –JKC MISS FIREFLY 85M, Steacy Farms
An Aussie’s Canadian Adventure
Amy Whitechurch
I’ve just returned home from the most incredible adventure in Canada—an experience I will never forget, filled with amazing people and unforgettable moments. Visiting Canada has always been a dream of mine, and when I applied for the Charolais Youth International Scholarship, I never imagined I’d be chosen to represent our breed on such a global stage. It was a huge shock when my name was announced at our breed dinner in Sydney!
I’ve been involved with the Charolais breed my entire life, but my real journey began when I started attending youth camps in high school. I remember when the international initiative first started and thinking how incredible it would be to one day represent our breed overseas. Little did I know that seven years—and a lot of hard work—later, I would have the chance to do exactly that.
MY ADVENTURE BEGAN on the 10th of July with a rough little hop from Armidale to Sydney, which had me worried about the long-haul flight to Los Angeles. Having never left Australia before, I was a pretty “green” flyer and eager to have my feet back on solid ground. Luckily, I sat next to a young woman who had been travelling solo since she was 18 and was also heading to Canada for the Calgary Stampede. We teamed up to navigate the daunting L.A. airport, which—much to my surprise— turned out to be far less hectic than I’d imagined. By 10:30 p.m., we landed safely in Calgary… with the sun still up! That was the first of many surprising Canadian moments.
Craig Scott greeted me with a warm welcome in his silver “truck” and drove me to my first motel for a restless night as I tried to adjust to the time difference.
Because I arrived two days early, I was lucky enough to tag along with Craig and a few friends to the Preliminary Calgary International Auctioneer Finals at the Strathmore selling barn. What an eye-opening experience! Selling cattle in Canada is very different from Australia. Cattle are brought through an indoor ring (which is also a scale), so buyers know the weight before bidding. Auctioneers call the price they want— not the current bid—and prices are
quoted per pound, which is much higher than our kilogram-based market. Listening to Canadians, Americans, and even a South African auctioneer was an experience in itself (even if I couldn’t always keep up with their lightning-fast calls!). It was also special to watch our own Australian Matt Pearce in action.
ON DAY TWO, I met up with Ragnar from Sweden, and we headed to the Calgary Stampede—rightly called The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. WOW! What an incredible celebration of agriculture and rural life, with a strong Western spirit that you don’t often see in Australia.
From auctioneer finals to steer shows, roping, bulldogging, barrel racing, bronc riding, and chuckwagon races, we saw it all. The energy and sheer scale of the Stampede was surreal.
DAY THREE marked the official start of the tour, where I met my fellow international travellers for the week: Kristian and Sander from Estonia, Ragnar from Sweden (who I’d met the day before), and Makennah from America, with Shayde from America arriving later that afternoon. After a rough start due to language barriers, we bonded quickly over breakfast at the famous Tim Hortons—where opinions on Canadian coffee were mixed! I knew right away we were in for a blast of a trip. We then jumped in the van and headed to Banff—a destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list. No photo can do it justice. The crystal-clear lakes, towering mountains, and pure alpine air were absolutely breathtaking. After a little shopping and exploring Banff’s charming streets, we sampled Canadian treats with open arms. The maple-flavoured ice cream “Cownadian Maple“ from COWS was a unanimous hit before we drove to Lake Minnewanka, arriving just in time before the rain set in. That night, we had our first of many dinners at the Boston Pizza franchise, where the maple bacon burger became an instant favourite!
RAIN SET IN ON DAY FOUR, so after a hearty Canadian breakfast and a quick change of plans, we headed for some retail therapy at Canada’s largest western store, Irvine’s. Over 130,000 square feet of pure Western heaven—trailers, saddles, tack, clothing, boots, hats, knives, you name it (probably everything except the kitchen sink!). Let’s just say Christmas shopping may have started—and finished—right there. Afterward, we toured the Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplant Centre. Founded in the 1970s, this world-renowned facility specialises in bovine embryo transplants and exports top-quality beef cattle genetics worldwide. Listening to Dr. Adam Schierman share his knowledge and passion for the industry was inspiring.
DAY FIVE kicked off the Char-Zamm Conference in Stettler, hosted by the Alberta Charolais Youth Association. The first day was all about setting up for the youth show. Because I’m over 21, I was too old to compete, but I worked alongside Cassidy (the youth Co-Ordinator) and gained a behindthe-scenes look at how Canadian youth events are run—coming home with plenty of great ideas for our Australian camp in 2026.
DAY SIX was devoted to individual judging. Much like in Australia, competitors were split into groups and asked to judge three classes— bred heifers, steers, and heifer calves—before presenting their reasons to the judges. I helped tally scores, which gave me the chance to listen in on the competitors’ reasoning. It was a long but rewarding day.
DAY SEVEN was one of my favourites: herd tours! The Alberta Association organised visits to three very different Charolais operations. Our first stop was Rawe Ranches – Canada’s largest Charolais stud, running 800 registered breeders and selling 200 two-year-old bulls annually (a point of difference, as
Craig Scott with The Charolais Charbray International Youth Program participants
most Canadian breeders typically market yearling bulls in February). A proud fourth-generation operation, Rawe Ranches are heavily focused on performance testing and breeding bulls for commercial producers.
Next, we visited Prairie Cove Charolais, operated by the Bullick family. Though a smaller program, it is built on a strong foundation of elite donor females, which are heavily utilised throughout the herd via AI and embryo transfer. Each year, they market a select group of exceptional females and young sires, showcasing the strength of their breeding program.
Our third and final stop for the day was EXL/RJ Select Charolais, owned by the Rairdan family. Another thirdgeneration farming enterprise, the Rairdans have recently returned to Charolais breeding while continuing to run a large-scale cropping operation. The next generation—the Rairdan grandchildren—are now driving the program, utilising AI and embryo transfer to rebuild the herd with a strong focus on producing genetics tailored for the commercial industry.
It was inspiring to see how each operation, while unique, shared the same passion for quality breeding.
DAY EIGHT featured educational sessions and showmanship classes. The young Canadian handlers were exceptionally talented, and our international group even got to compete in a showmanship round— followed by an unexpected danceoff led by judge Will Meadows, an American ag influencer and fellow Charolais breeder.
THE FINAL DAY of Char-Zamm was the confirmation classes (or what we call breed classes). Sitting in the grandstand and watching future industry leaders exhibit such highquality cattle was the perfect way to wrap up the event. Afterward, we packed up and gathered for a farewell dinner with great food, lively conversation, awards, and a spirited auction to close the night.
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BEFORE HEADING BACK to Calgary, we squeezed in a visit to the Discovery Wildlife Park where we saw deer’s, porcupines, wolves, dinosaurs, lions and bears, we even posed with a real brown bear! Before heading to McLeod Livestock, where Rod and April McLeod and their daughter Megan gave us a tour of their family operation near Cochrane, Alberta. Running 150 breeders and selling 50 bulls annually, the McLeods purchased the standout sire SCX Jehu in 2021 for $245,000, so it was exciting to see his progeny and the impact he’s had on their herd. We capped off the day with a casual axe-throwing session—though I quickly learned it’s not my hidden talent, while the Kristian and Sander the Estonian boys proved to be naturals!
After our final farewells, it was sad to leave what had become lifelong friends as the journey back to Australia began.
This trip has truly opened my eyes to the strength and unity within our industry. Despite being over 14,000 km apart, it’s amazing how connected we all are through our shared passion for the Charolais breed and our commitment to future generations. The group of young breeders I met were inspiring driven by the same love for cattle and the agricultural way of life. I’ve made friendships and formed connections that I know will last a lifetime.
To all the wonderful Canadians who welcomed us into your farms and hearts—thank you for your warmth and hospitality. A heartfelt thank you also goes to the Charolais Society of Australia for this incredible opportunity, and to the Canadian Charolais Association for hosting such a meaningful event. And a very special thank you to Craig and Cathy Scott—your kindness, generosity, and the beautiful parts of Canada you shared with me will always hold a special place in my heart.
As I reflect on this life-changing trip, one lesson stands out: When opportunity knocks, don’t let fear hold you back. Open the door and embrace what lies ahead.
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Canadian Charolais Youth Association 2025 Conference & Show
CCYA National Board
2nd Generation Awards
Ryan Nesbitt, Casey Trask, Jeff Trask
Aaron & Sahen Williams, Ryan Nesbitt Rayn Nesbitt, Bennett & Anne Marie Taylor
Shelby Scott thanked Barn Boss Jeff Trask
Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation Travel Bursary
Keith Black, President, and Jeralyn Rasmussen, Secretary-Treasurer of the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation, presented eight participants with $500 cheques to assist with travel to attend this year’s Conference
Payton Caldwell, SK - President Morgan Debenham, SK - Vice-President
Abigail Tilleman, ABSecretary Madisyn Robertson, MBTreasurer
Indy Fowler, AB - Social Media Director
Fischer Cavers, MB
Logan Saunders, ON Darren McCord, ON
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Opening Mixer
Showmanship
Team Grooming
Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference 2025 National Show
Canadian Charolais Youth Association National Show
July 19, 2025 • Stettler, AB
Judge: Casey Bishop, Killam, AB 73 Entries
Females Born in 2025
1. LEGACYS PRINCESS NUTE 24N (JWX Kingston 7159K), Hayley Walgenbach, Botha; 2. FLETCHER SALLY J 8N (ONL IVY Hostage 26J), Levi Fletcher, Rockyview County;
3. MISS PRAIRIE COVE 542N (PCC Husk 218K ET), Casey Trask, Saskatoon, SK; 4. PCCX NORTHERN PRINCESS 50N (SOS Kickstart 825K Pld), Payton Caldwell, Weyburn, SK; 5. WON/RJY EVETTA 35N (SLC PCC Shake The Frost), Adrianne Denschikoff, Thorsby.
Heifer Calf Champion
LEGACYS PRINCESS NUTE 24N Hayley Walgenbach
Reserve Heifer Calf Champion FLETCHER SALLY J 8N Levi Fletcher
Heifer Calf Champion - LEGACYS
PRINCESS NUTE 24N, Hayley Walgenbach
Females Born in 2024 Split 1
1. KAYR ANNABELLE 483M (Sparrows Pascal 239K), Riley Breuer, Didsbury; 2. CML PEARL 442M (LAE Troubadour 231K), Aubrey Fraser, Rockyview County; 3. RLEA MS. STEALTH 38M (EC Buzz 237 Pld), Sage Schneider, Adrossan; 4. JWX PEARL 4274M (LT Patriot 2208 Pld), Harper Wilgenbusch, Halbrite, SK; 5. MISS PRAIRIE COVE JE 4030M (M&M Outsider 4003 Pld), Adrianne Denschikoff, Thorsby.
Junior Yearling Champion
KAYR ANNABELLE 483M Riley Breuer
Reserve Junior Yearling Champion CML PEARL 442M, Aubrey Fraser Females Born in 2024 Split 2 1. SOS PRADA 126M (SOS Kickstart 825K Pld), Logan Saunders, Markdale, ON; 2. AWR MS MAYFIELD PATSY 4105 (SVY Mayfield 30H), Hannah Schwengler, Beiseker; 3. W2 MISS CHANEL 446M (JWX Hurley 315H),
Junior Yearling Champion - KAYR ANNABELLE 483M, Riley Breuer
Morgan Debenham, Kennedy, SK; 4. BRCHE MCC RUMPLEMINTZ 4501 (CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET), Claire Cadieux, Shaunavon, SK; 5. SOS MAGNOLIA 124M (WGD Ruger 8J), Heidi Whitcomb,Prince George, BC.
Females Born in 2024 Split 3
1. SVY TR MS ELSIE 431M (BOY Outliner 812 ET Pld), Briar Blanchette, Edam, SK; 2. HIDDEN LAKE MABEL 9M (PCC Bourbon 118J), Paisley Baron, Carberry, MB; 3. CIRCLE CEE HAVE FAITH 412M (XAL Hustler 10H), Michael Richards, Josephburg; 4. BOB’S MILKY WHITE 35M (SOS Mr White 46K), Ivy Fletcher, Rockyview County; 5. CML DUSTY 428M (LAE Troubadour 231K), Shelby Scott, Crossfield.
Intermediate Yearling Champion
SOS PRADA 126M, Logan Saunders Reserve Intermediate Yearling Champion
SVY TR MS ELSIE 431M, Briar Blanchette
Reserve Junior Yearling ChampionCML PEARL 442M, Aubrey Fraser
Intermediate Yearling ChampionSOS PRADA 126M, Logan Saunders
Reserve Intermediate Yearling Champion - SVY TR MS ELSIE, Briar Blanchette
Reserve Heifer Calf ChampionFLETCHER SALLY J 8N, Levi Fletcher
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Females Born in 2024 Split 4
1. LEGACYS MILKSHAKE 85M (Legacys Game Day 45G), Owen Walgenbach, Botha; 2. LEGACYS MUSTANG SALLY 75M (Legacys Game Day 45G), Ella Sellman, McCreary, MB; 3. NIER MISS MOLLY 2M (NGC Yellowstone 939G ET), Abigail Tilleman, Crossfield; 4. RUSS MISS MEMPHIS 41M (RUSS Jesse James 45J), Charles Wohlgemuth, Crooked Creek; 5. WCW MISS MOLLY 3M (G.BROS Fernando 1309J), Stephanie Wohlgemuth, Crooked Creek.
Females Born in 2024 Split 5 1. SOS JEWEL 69M (SOS Kickstart 825K Pld), Maddie Saunders, Markdale, ON; 2. SOS MOCKINGBIRD 54M (PCC Bourbon 118J), Tate Williams, Lanigan, SK; 3. SOS MINNIE 72M (PCC Bourbon 118J), Cooper Saunders, Markdale, ON; 4. CIRCLE CEE LUSH 401M (XAL Hustler 10H), Liam Richards, Josephburg; 5. WOOD RIVER PRINCESS 91M (JWX High Road 308H), Brooke Raymond, Aneroid, SK. Females Born in 2024 Split 6 1. ONL MISS SIPPIN ON FIRE 62M (LT Governor 1560 Pld), Reid Foot, Esther; 2. FTCC AHSOKA TANO 7M (CC
Senior Yearling & Grand Champion
Female - MISS PRAIRIE COVE 417M, Indy Fowler
Reserve Senior Yearling Champion - SVY COVERGIRL 405M, Briggs Blanchette
WC Resource 417 Pld), Cooper Smyth, Swift Current, SK; 3. LONGVIEW PROMISE 5M (RMB Keystone H41), Grace Woytas, Jedburgh, SK; 4. SOUTHLAND REBA 49M (SVY Mayfield 30H), Cheyenne Cavin, USA; 5. NINA MOCHA 35M (HVA Viper 381K), Lars Rasmussen, Innisfail. Females Born in 2024 Split 7 1. MISS PRAIRIE COVE 417M (WCR Bold Move 168 Pld), Indy Fowler, Bashaw; 2. WOOD RIVER BLUSH 18M (Diamond W Heatwave 7H), Brooke Raymond; 3. CML DESIRAE 414M (LT Patriot 4004 Pld), Blake Breuer, Abbotsford, BC; 4. PCCX MAGNOLIA 401M (WGD Ruger 8J), Hannah Caldwell, Weyburn, SK; 5. FOOTPRINTS VELVEDERE 423M (Legacys GAme Day 45G), Ridge Foot, Esther.
Females Born in 2024 Split 8
1. SVY COVERGIRL 405M (LT Governor 1560 Pld), Briggs Blanchette, Edam, SK; 2. CKE KASSIDY 23M (LT Governor 150 Pld), Elliot Englot, Candiac, SK; 3. CKE BEYONCE 16M (LAE Troubadour 231K), Scarlett Englot, Candiac, SK; 4. SVY COVERGIRL 434M (CC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET), Kehler Eaton, Lloydminster; 5. HBC BLISS
Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Pair
Champion & Reserve Champion
Female - LEGACYS LENA 13L, Hayley Walgenbach
Reserve Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Pair
Champion - SVY STARSTRUCK 338L, Bennett Blanchette
402M (LT Governor 1560 Pld), Charlee
Bouchard, Compeer.
Senior Yearling Champion
MISS PRAIRIE COVE 417M, Indy Fowler
Reserve Senior Yearling Champion
SVY COVERGIRL 405M, Briggs Blanchette
Females Born in 2023 with Calf 1. LEGACYS LENA 13L (Legacys Game Day 45G, heifer calf - Legacys Princess Nute 24N), Hayley Walgenbach; 2. SVY STARSTRUCK 338L (LT Nationwide 8455 Pld ET, heifer calf - BRL
Starstruck 544N), Bennett Blanchette, Edam, SK; 3. JIL MUSTANG SALLY 93L (SKW Weekender 112E, heifer calf - LBF Sally J 8N), Levi Fletcher; 4. RJY EVETTA 301L (CCC WC Resource 417 Pld, heifer calf - WON/RJY Evetta 35N), Adrianne Denschikoff, Thorsby. Champion Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Pair
LEGACYS LENA 13L, Hayley
Walgenbach
Reserve Champion Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Pair
SVY STARSTRUCK 338L Bennett Blanchette
Grand Champion Female
MISS PRAIRIE COVE 417M, Indy Fowler
Reserve Grand Champion Female
LEGACYS LENA 13L, Hayley
Walgenbach
Champion Commercial Heifer Calf Miss Prairie Cove 576M, Scarlett Fowler
Commercial Female Born in 2024
Split 1
1. PJH FLAT WHITE 52M, Paytin Hagel, Beiseker; 2. HOLLYWOOD, Paige Van Sickle, Bowden; 3. PEACH, Grace Woytas; 4. MALEFICENT 7M, Sarah Wipf, Airdrie.
Champion Commercial Heifer CalfMISS PRAIRIE COVE 576M, Scarlett Fowler
Commercial Female Born in 2024
Split 2
1. MISS PCC LATTE 106M, Scarlett Fowler; 2. MOXIE GIRL 233M, Madisyn Robertson, Neepawa, MB; 3. ROLLING FTCC MARMALADE 10M, Joss Pittman, Kyle, SK; 4. MARGE, Hailey Caldwell, Weyburn, SK. Junior Champion Commercial Female
MISS PCC LATTE 106M, Scarlett Fowler
Reserve Junior Champion
Commercial Female
MOXIE GIRL 233M, Madisyn Robertson
Champion Commercial Yearling Heifer & Grand Champion
Commercial Female - MISS PCC LATTE 106M, Scarlet Fowler.
Reserve Champion Commercial Yearling Heifer & Commercial Female - MOXIE GIRL 233M, Madisyn Robertson
Commercial Female Born in 2023 with Calf
1.LILY with calf Freddy, Mallory Hnatko, Westlock
Champion Commercial Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Pair
LILY, Mallory Hnatko
Commercial Felmale Born Prior to 2023 with Calf
PJH VANILLA 4K with calf PJH Nanaimo 4N, Paytin Hagel.
Champion Senior Commercial Cow/ Calf Pair
PJH VANILLA 4K Paytin Hagel
Grand Champion Commercial Female
MISS PCC LATTE 106M, Scarlett Fowler
Champion Commercial Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Pair - LILY,
Champion Commercial Mature Cow/ Calf Pair- PJH VANILLA 4K, Paytin Hagel
Reserve Grand Champion
Commercial Female
MOXIE GIRL 233M, Madisyn
Robertson
Market Steer
1. WHATCHAMACALLIT, Bennette Blanchette; 2. STERLING, Briar Blanchette; 3. MOUSE, Briggs Blanchette; 4. MCLOVIN, Hannah Schwengler; 5. KUNG FU, Max Burris, Barrhead.
Champion Market Steer
WHATCHAMACALLIT, Bennette Blanchette
Reserve Champion Market Steer
STERLING, Briar Blanchette
Champion Market SteerWHATCHAMACALLIT, Bennett Blanchette
Reserve Champion Market SteerSTERLING, Briar Blanchette
Mallory Hnatko
Herdsman Award
CCYA Conference & Show Awards
1. Team 5: Haley Debenham, Kennedy, SK; Hayley Walgenbach,Botha; Owen Walgenbach, Botha; Ella Sellman, McCreary, MB; Weston Sellman, McCreary, MB; Elliot Englot, Candiac, SK; Blake Airey, Rivers, MB. 2. Team 11: Morgan Debenham, Kennedy, SK; Harper Wilgenbusch, Halbrite, SK; Cooper Smyth, Swift Current, SK; Blake Breuer, Abbotsford, BC; Riley Breuer,Abbotsford, BC; Scarlett Englot, Candiac, SK. 3. Team 1: Maddie Saunders, Markdale, ON; Cooper Saunders, Mardale, ON; Tate Wiliams, Marksdale, ON, Nya Fischer, Airdrie; Heidi Whitcomb, Prince George, BC; Sahen Williams,Macrorie, SK; Shelby Scott, Crossfield. 4. Team 8: Payton Caldwell, Weyburn, SK; Lance Caldwell, Weyburn, SK, Sarah Scott, Olds; Levi Fletcher, Rockyview County; Ivy Fletcher, Rockyview County; Mallory Hnatko, Westlock; Cassidy Taylor, Dunsford, ON; Sophie Taylor, Dunsford, ON. 5. Team 6: Hannah Caldwell, Weyburn, SK; Max Burris, Barrhead; Blake Hunter, Roblin, MB; Paytin Hagel, Beiseker; Jack Wright, Pangman,
SK, Hailey Caldwell, Weyburn, SK. 6. Team 12: Madisyn Robertson, Neepawa, MB, Chase Airey, Rivers, MB, Paisley Baron, Carberry, MB; Sawyer Williams, Macrorie, SK, Claire Cadeuix, Shaunavon, SK, Cheyenne Cavin, USA. 7. Team 9: Braden Scott, Olds; Paige Van Sickle, Bowden; Reid Foot Esther, Ridge Foot, Esther; Ava Bertholet, Pipestone, MB; Hannah Schwengler, Beiseker; Reese Morison, Rocky View County 8. Team 4: Fischer Cavers, La Riviere, MB, Briar Blanchette, Edam, SK; Bennett Blanchette, Edam, SK; Briggs Blanchette, Edam, SK; Baylee Chomik, Bruce; Jayden Chomik, Bruce. 9. Team 2: Indy Fowler, Bashaw; Scarlett Fowler, Bashaw; Kehler Eaton, Lloydminster, Joss Pittman, Kyle, SK; Wynn Pittman, Kyle, SK; Sage Schneider, Adrossan; Tennessee Schneider, Adrossan; Jeenah Sobkow, Bruderheim. 10. Team 3: Danna Bouchard, Compeer; Charlee Bouchard, Compeer; Trace Bouchard, Compeer; Grace Woytas, Jedburgh, SK; Paige Nesbitt, Nestleton, ON; Anna Nesbitt, Nestleton, ON; Aubrey Fraser, Rockyview County.
Little Chars
Haley Rosso, Moose Jaw, SK; Bennett Taylor, Dunsford, ON; Boston Fetting, Stoney Plain; Scarlettt Smyth, Swift Current, SK; Freja Rasmussen, Innisfail; Lane Wright, Pangman, SK; Emily Richards, Josephburg; Jaxson Williams, Lanigan, SK; Walker Williams, Lanigan, SK.
Junior Art
1. Jack Wright, 2. Brooke Raymond, 3. Michael Richards, Josephburg, Briar Blanchette, 4. Liam Richards, Josephburg, 5. Cooper Smyth, 6. Sophie Taylor, 7. Briggs Blanchette, 8. Blake Airey, 9. Sage Schneider, Claire Cadieux.
Intermediate Art
1. Haley Debenhasm, 2. Braden Scott, 3. Sarah Scott, 4. Indy Fowler, 5. Chase Airey, 6. Scarlettt Fowler, 7. Joss Pittman, 8. Fischer Cavers, 9. Bennett Blanchette, 10. Anna Nesbitt
Owen Walgenbach, Hayley Walgenbach, Haley Debenham, Ella Sellman, Blake Airey, Elliot Englot, Weston Sellman, Scarlett Englot, Harper Wilgenbusch, Cooper Smyth, Morgan Debenham, Blake and Riley Breuer
(Little Chars) Emily Richards, Freja Rasmussen, Bennett Taylor, Jaxson & Walker Williams, Lane Wright, Scarlettt Smyth, Haley Rosso, missing Boston Fetting
Jack Wright, Brooke Raymond
Haley Debenham, Braden Scott
Senior Art
1. Morgan Debenham, 2. Kehler Eaton, 3. Payton Caldwell, 4. Madisyn Robertson, 5. Max Burris
Junior Photography
1. Paige Nesbitt, 2. Paisley Baron, 3. Lars Rasmussen, Innisfail, Claire Cadieux, Copper Smyth, 6. Wynn Pittman, 7. Sage Schneider, Tennessee Schneider, Lance Caldwell, 10. Michael Richards.
Intermediate Photography
1. Indy Fowler, 2. Chase Airey, 3. Scarlett Fowler, 4. Sarah Scott, 5. Fischer Cavers, 6. Hailey Caldwell, 7. Anna Nesbitt, Joss Pittman, Baylee Chomik, Hayley Walgenbach.
Senior Photography
1. Kehler Eaton, 2. Payton Caldwell, 3. Morgan Debenham, 4. Jayden Chomik, 5. Abbigail Tillman, 6. Max Burris, 7. Madisyn Robertson.
Senior Individual Marketing
1. Morgan Debenham, 2. Kehler Eaton, 3. Maddie Saunders, Logan Saunders, Markdale ON, 4. Payton Caldwell, 5. Max Burris, 6. Ivy Fletcher, 7. Tate Williams, 8. Sarah Wipf, Airdrie, 9. Abigail Tilleman, 10. Cheyenne Cavin
Intermediate Individual Marketing
1. Joss Pittman, 2. Reese Morison, 3. Haley Debenham, 4. Hayley Walgenbach, 5. Aubrey Fraser, 6. Chase Airey, 7. Danna Bouchard, 8. Paige Van Sickle, 9. Scarlettt Fowler, 10. Fischer Cavers.
Junior Individual Marketing –Magazine Ad
1. Charlee Bouchard, 2. Ella Sellman, 3. Sage Schneider, Owen Raymond, Aneroid, SK, 4. Hannah Schwengler, 5. Briar Blanchette, 6. Tennessee Schneider, 7. Reid Foot, 8. Claire Cadieux, 9. Ridge Foot, 10. Michael Richards.
Junior Individual Marketing –Individual Selling
1. Cooper Smyth, 2. Elliot Englot, 3. Wynn Pittman, 4. Sophie Taylor, 5. Blake Hunter, 6. Paige Nesbitt, 7. Scarlett Englot, 8. Harper Wilgenbusch, 9. Nya Fischer, 10. Westin Sellman.
Junior Individual Marketing –Radio Ad
1. Jack Wright, 2. Sahen Williams, 3. Paisley Baron, 4. Blake Breuer, 5. Ava Berthot.
Morgan Debenham, Kehler Eaton
Paige Nesbitt, Paisley Baron
Indy Fowler, Chase Airey
Kehler Eaton, Payton Caldwell
Morgan Debenham, Kehler Eaton
Joss Pittman, Reese Morison
Charlee Bouchard, Ella Sellman
Cooper Smyth, Elliot Englot
Jack Wright, Sahen Williams
Junior Steer Judging
1. Briar Blanchette, 2. Blake Airey, 3. Jack Wright, Wynn Pittman, Ella Sellman, 6. Nya Fischer, 7. Hannah Schwengler, 8. Sophie Taylor, 9. Claire Cadieux, 10. Blake Breuer.
Intermediate Steer Judging
1. Braden Scott, 2. Sarah Scott, 3. Joss Pittman, 4. Hayley Walgenbach, 5. Reese Morison, 6. Nya Fischer, Indy Fowler, 8. Scarlett Fowler, 10. Bennett Blanchette, Hannah Caldwell.
Senior Steer Judging
1. Kehler Eaton, 2. Morgan Debenham, 3. Max Burris, 4. Jackson Denschikoff, Thorsby 5. Shelby Scott, 6. Madisyn Robertson, 7. Payton Caldwell, 8. Ivy Fletcher, Sarah Wipf, 10. Grace Woytas.
Junior Heifer Calf Judging
1. Blake Airey, 2. Sophie Taylor, 3. Hannah Schwengler, 4. Sage Schneider, 5. Liam Richards, 6. Briar Balnchette, 7. Charlee Bouchard, 8. Nya Fischer, 9. Blake Breuer, Owen Walgenbach.
Intermediate Heifer Calf Judging
1. Braden Scott, 2. Indy Fowler, 3. Fischer Cavers, 4. Bennett Blanchette, Paytin Hagel, Chase Airey, Danna Bouchard, Paige VanSickle, 9. Hayley Walgenbach, 10. Reese Morison.
Senior Heifer Calf Judging
1. Kehler Eaton, 2. Max Burris, 3. Jackson Denschikoff, 4. Shelby Scott, 5. Madisyn Robertson, 6. Logan Saunders, Maddie Saunders, 8. Tate Williams, 10. Abigail Tilleman.
Junior Bred Heifer Judging
1. Ridge Foot, 2. Ella Sellman, 3. Briar Blanchette, 4. Blake Airey, 5. Owen Walgenbach, Wynn Pittman, 7. Sage Schneider, 8. Tennessee Schneider, Claire Cadieux, 10. Paisley Baron.
Intermediate Bred Heifer Judging
1. Paytin Hagel, 2. Danna Bouchard, 3. Fischer Cavers, Joss Pittman, 5. Braden Scott, Paige VanSickle, 7. Sarah Wipf, 8. Chase Airey, Haley Debenham, Adrianne Denschikoff, Thorsby Anna Nesbitt.
Senior Bred Heifer Judging
1. Morgan Debenham, 2. Kehler Eaton, 3. Tate Williams, 4. Madisyn Robertson, Ivy Fletcher, 6. Max Burris, Logan Saunders, 8. Jackson Denschikoff, 9. Payton Caldwell, 10. Maddie Saunders.
Briar Blanchette, Blake Airey
Braden Scott, Sarah Scott
Kehler Eaton, Morgan Debenham
Blake Airey, Sophie Taylor
Braden Scott, Indy Fowler
Kehler Eaton, Max Burris
Ridge Foot, Ella Sellman
Paytin Hagel, Danna Bouchard
Morgan Debenham, Kehler Eaton
Junior Oral Reasons
1. Blake Airey, 2. Briar Blanchette, 3. Hannah Schwengler, 4. Sophie Taylor, Ella Sellman, 6. Jack Wright, 7. Wynn Pittman, 8. Ridge Foot, 9. Liam Richards, 10. Sage Schneider.
Intermediate Oral Reasons
1. Braden Scott, 2. Joss Pittman, 3. Fischer Cavers, Paige VanSickle, 5. Sarah Scott, 6. Indy Fowler, 7. Reese Morison, Adrianne Denschikoff, 9. Scarlettt Fowler, 10. Hayley Walgenbach.
Senior Oral Reasons
1. Kehler Eaton, 2. Max Burris, 3. Morgan Debenham, 4. Jackson Denschikoff, 5. Madisyn Robertson, 6. Payton Caldwell, 7. Ivy Fletcher, 8. Maddie Saunders, 9. Shelby Scott, 10. Abigail Tilleman.
Junior Team Judging
1. Wynn Pittman & Charlee Bouchard, 2. Sage Schneider & Jack Wright,3. Blake Airey & Trace Bouchard, 4. Reid Foot & Briar Blanchette, 5. Ava Bertholet & Ridge Foot, 6. Paige Nesbitt, Owen Raymond & Harper Wilgenbusch, 7. Liam Richards & Cooper Smyth, 8. Sahen Williams & Sophie Taylor, 9. Briggs Blanchette & Lars Rassmussen, 10. Elliot Englot & Lance Caldwell.
Intermediate Team Judging
1. Danna Bouchard & Paige VanSickle, 2. Aubrey Fraser & Fischer Cavers, 3. Anna Nesbitt & Reese Morison, 4. Levi Fletcher & Joss Pittman, Hailey Caldwell & Bennett Blanchette, 6. Stephanie Wohlgenmuth, Crooked Creek & Cooper Saunders, 7. Hannah Caldwell & Chase Airey, 8. Hayley Walgenbach & Sawyer Williams, 9. Charles Wohlgemuth, Crooked Creek & Mallory Hnatko.
Senior Team Judging
1. Kehler Eaton & Jackson Denschikoff, 2. Max Burris & Abigail Tilleman, 3. Payton Caldwell & Madisyn Robertson, 4. Shelby Scott & Grace Woytas, 5. Ivy Fletcher & Cheyanne Cavin.
Junior Team Marketing
1. Owen Walgenbach & Tennessee Schneider, 2. Claire Cadieux, Nya Fisher, & Blake Hunter, 3. Blake Breuer & Ryleigh Hunter, Roblin, MB 4. Brooke Raymond & Westin Sellman, 5. Hannah Schwengler, 6. Michael Richards & Cassidy Taylor.
Intermediate Team Marketing
1. Scarlettt Fowler, Sarah Scott & Heidi Whitcomb, 2. Paytin Hagel & Haley Debenham, 3. Braden Scott & Baylee Chomik, 4. Riley Breuer & Indy Fowler, 5. Jeenah Sobkow & Adrianne Denschikoff.
Blake Airey, Briar Blanchette
Braden Scott, joss Pittman
Kehler Eaton, Max Burris
Wynn Pittman & Charlee Bouchard, Sage Schneider & Jack Wright
Paige VanSickle & Danna Bouchard, Fischer Cavers & Aubrey Fraser
Jackson Denschikoff & Kehler Eaton, Max Burris & Abigail Tilleman
Owen Walgenbach & Tennessee Schneider, Blake Hunter, Claire Cadieux & Nya Fisher
Heidi Whitcomb, Scarlettt Fowler & Sarah Scott, Haley Debenham & Paytin Hagel
Senior Team Marketing
1.Morgan Debenham & Logan Saunders, 2. Sarah Wipf & Maddie Saunders, 3. Tate Williams, Casey Trask & Jayden Chomik.
Junior Team Grooming
1. Blake Breuer, Scarlett Englot & Paige Nesbitt, 2. Sahen Williams, Harper Wilgenbusch & Hannah Schwengler, 3. Westin Sellman, Cooper Smyth & Briar Blanchette, Ridge Foot, Blake Airey & Nya Fisher, 4. Sophie Taylor, Lars Rasmussen & Elliot Englot, 5. Briggs Blanchette, Jack Wright & Charlee Bouchard, Ella Sellman, Brooke Raymond & Claire Cadieux, 7. Ava Bertholet, Reid Foot & Sage Schneider, Trace Bouchard, Wynn Pittman & Owen Raymond, 9. Blake Hunter, Cassidy Taylor, & Paisley Baron, Tennesse Schneider, Liam Richards & Lance Caldwell.
Intermediate Team Grooming
1. Hannah Caldwell, Hayley
Walgenbach & Braden Scott, 2. Mallory Hnatko, Paige VanSickle & Adrianne Denschikoff, 3. Scarlettt Fowler & Bennett Blanchette, 4. Sawyer Williams, Baylee Chomik & Aubrey Fraser, 5. Joss Pittman, Chase Airey & Heidi Whitcomb, 6. Chase Wolgenmuth, Haley Debenham & riley Breuer, Paytin Hagel, Sarah Scott & Jeenah Sobkow, 7. Indy Fowler, Cooper Saunders & Danna Bouchard, 8. Fischer Cavers, Hailey Caldwell & Anna Nesbitt, 9. Reese Morison, Stephanie Wohgenmuth & Levi Fletcher.
Senior Team Grooming
1. Ivy Fletcher, Abigail Tilleman & Kehler Eaton, 2. Maddie Saunders & Jack Denschikoff, 3. Payton Caldwell, Cheyanne Cavin & Jayden Chomik, 4. Sarah Wipf, Max Burris & Logan Saunders, Madisyn Robertson, Morgan Debenham & Shelby Scott, 6. Grace Woytas, Tate Williams & Casey Trask, Saskatoon.
Junior Keep & Cull
1. Ava Bertholet, 2. Briggs Blanchette, 3. Hannah Schwengler, 4. Nya Fisher, 5. Ridge Foot, 6. Briar Blanchette, 7. Cassidy Taylor, 8. Jack Wright, 9. Scarlett Englot, 10. Sahen Williams.
Intermediate Keep & Cull
1.Braden Scott, 2. Haley Debenham, 3. Chase Airey, 4. Paige VanSickle, 5. Reese Morison, 6. Mallory Hnatko, 7. Bennett Blanchette, 8. Hannah Caldwell, 9. Sarah Scott, 10. Cooper Saunders.
Senior Keep & Cull
1. Max Burris, 2. Jayden Chomik, 3. Sarah Wipf, 4. Abigail Tilleman, 5. Jackson Denschikoff, 6. Kehler Eaton, 7. Ivy Fletcher, 8. Logan Saunders, 9. Cheyenne Cavin, 10. Maddie Saunders.
Logan Saunders & Morgan Debenham, Maddie Saunders & Sarah Wipf
Scarlett Englot, Paige Nesbitt & Blake Breuer(missing), Sahen Williams, Harper Wilgenbusch, Hannah Schwengler
Hayley Walgenbach, Hannah Caldwell & Braden Scott, Paige VanSickle, Adrianne Denschikoff & Mallory Hnatko (missing)
Ivy Fletcher, Abigail Tilleman & Kehler Eaton, Maddie Saunders & Jack Denschikoff
Ava Bertholet, Briggs Blanchette
Braden Scott, Haley Debenham
Max Burris, Jayden Chomik
Junior Showmanship
1. Hannah Schwengler, 2. Briggs Blanchette, 3. Owen Walgenbach, 4. Briar Blanchette, 5. Paige Nesbitt, 6. Sophie Taylor, 7. Harper Wilgenbusch, 8. Jack Wright, 9. Scarlett Englot, 10. Claire Cadieux.
Intermediate Showmanship
1. Paige VanSickle, 2. Anna Nesbitt, 3. Braden Scott, 4. Joss Pittman, 5. Riley Breuer, 6. Fischer Cavers, 7. Indy Fowler, 8. Levi Fletcher, 9. Haley Debenham, 10. Hayley Walgenbach.
Senior Showmanship
1. Kehler Eaton, 2. Morgan Debenham, 3. Madisyn Robertson, 4. Maddie Saunders, 5. Shelby Scott, 6. Tate Williams, 7. Jayden Chomik, 8. Payton Caldwell, 9. Cheyenne Cavin. 10. Sarah Wipf.
Junior Essay
1. Briar Blanchette ($125), 2. Paisley Baron ($75).
Intermediate Essay
1. Anna Nesbitt ($200), 2. Bennett Blanchette ($100).
Senior Essay
1. Madisyn Robertson ($300), 2. Morgan Debenham ($200).
CCYA Leadership Scholarship
1. Payton Caldwell ($1400), 2. Madisyn Robertson ($900), 3. Jayden Chomik ($700).
CCA Education Award
1. Morgan Debenham ($1500), 2. Madisyn Robertson ($1200), 3. Payton Caldwell ($800).
Junior Lorne Lakusta Ambassador
1. Briar Blanchette, 2. Ridge Foot, 3. Jack Wright, 4. Sophie Taylor, 5. Briggs Blanchette, 6. Sage Schneider, 7. Scarlett Englot, 8. Harper Wilgenbusch, 9. Paige Nesbitt, 10. Wynn Pittman.
Intermediate Lorne Lakusta Ambassador
1. Haley Debenham, 2. Bennett Blanchette, 3. Chase Airey, 4. Scarlett Fowler, 5. Indy Fowler, 6. Anna Nesbitt, 7. Braden Scott, 8. Danna Bouchard, 9. Aubrey Fraser, 10. Fischer Cavers.
Paige VanSickle, Anna Nesbitt
Kehler Eaton, Morgan Debenham
Briar Blanchette, Paisley Baron
Anna Nesbitt, Bennett Blanchette
Madisyn Robertson, Morgan Debenham
Payton Caldwell, Madisyn Robertson, Jayden Chomik
Morgan Debenham, Madisyn Robertson, Payton Caldwell
Effie Lakusta, Briar Blanchette, Ridge Foot, Larrisa MacIsaac, Loclynn MacIsaac
Effie Lakusta, Haley Debenham, Bennett Blanchette, Larrisa MacIsaac, Loclynn MacIsaac
Hannah Schwengler, Briggs Blanchette
Senior Lorne Lakusta Ambassador
1. Morgan Debenham, 2. Payton Caldwell, 3. Maddie Saunders, 4. Madisyn Robertson, 5. Abigail Tilleman, 6. Logan Saunders, 7. Kehler Eaton, 8. Max Burris, 9. Cheyenne Cavin, 10. Tate Williams.
Junior Aggregate
1. Briar Blanchette, 2. Hannah Schwengler, 3. Briggs Blanchette, Jack Wright, 5. Sage Schneider, Owen Walgenbach, Ridge Foot, 8. Sophie Taylor, 9. Charlee Bouchard, 10. Harper Wilgenbusch, Paige Nesbitt.
Intermediate Aggregate
1. Haley Debenham, Scarlett Fowler, 3. Paige Nesbitt, Joss Pittman, 5. Hayley Walgenbach, 6. Braden Scott, 7. Fischer Cavers, 8. Bennett Blanchette, 9. Hailey Caldwell.
Senior Aggregate
1. Morgan Debenham, 2. Kehler Eaton, 3. Maddie Saunders, Madisyn Robertson, 5. Payton Caldwell, 6. Max Burris, 7. Tate Williams, 8. Abigail Tilleman, 9. Logan Saunders, 10. Jayden Chomik.
2025 CCYA Honouree’s
The CCYA National Board traditionally expresses its appreciation to one honouree each year for their dedication to the program. This year, however, they chose to recognize all four families — the Bouchard Family, Bullick Family, Scott Family, and the Walgenbach Family — for their exceptional commitment
Briar Blanchette, Hannah Schwengler
Scarlett Fowler, Haley Debenham
Morgan Debenham, Kehler Eaton
Effie Lakusta, Morgan Debenham, Payton Caldwell, Larrisa Macisaac, Loclynn MacIsaac
Bouchard Family, Bullick Family, Scott Family, Walgenbach Family
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October 17
Uppin’ the Ante Charolais Sale, 7 pm, Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON October 18
Fall Feature Female Sale, 2 pm, Hoard Station, Campbellford, ON
October 31
Lloydminster Stockade Roundup Charolais Show, Lloydminster, SK October 31
Manitoba Ag-Ex Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Brandon, MB
November 1
Cline Cattle Co. Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Belmont, MB
November 7
Toronto Royal Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Toronto, ON
November 7
Farmfair International Charolais Show, 12:30 pm, A BOSS Show Edmonton, AB Expo Centre
November 17
Harvie Ranching Female & Genetics Sale, DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction, Olds, AB
November 26
Canadian Western Agribition President’s Classic All Breeds Bull Show, Regina, SK
November 26
Canadian Western Agribition First Lady Classic & First Lady Classic Futurity, Regina, SK November 27
Canadian Western Agribition Players Club Bull Futurity, 11:30 am, John Deere Sale Arena
November 28
Canadian Western Agribition Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Regina, SK
November 29
Valanjou Charolais Bull & Female Sale, Farmgate Timed Online Auction, Clyde, AB
December 1
Anderson 12th Annual Bred Heifer Sale, 11 am, Innisfail (AB), Auction Mart
December 4
Pleasant Dawn Charolais First Annual Female Sale, at the farm, Oak Lake, MB
December 4
Calendar of Events
Chomiak Charolais Heifer Sale Finale, Viking Auction Market, Viking, AB
December 5
Char-Maine Ranching Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange, Fort MacLeod, AB
December 5
Sterling Collection Sale, 2 pm, Horseshoe E Sale Barn, Kenaston, SK
December 7
Wilgenbusch Charolais Volume V Female Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Halbrite, SK
December 8
Rock Solid Bred Heifer Sale, 2 pm, at the Bircham Ranch, Piapot, SK
December 11
King Ranch Full French Charolais Bull Sale, DLMS Farm Gate Timed Online, Dapp, AB
December 12
Alberta Charolais Association AGM, 2 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 12
Alberta Select Single Bull Show, 4 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 12
Coyote Flats Charolais Bull Sale 1 pm, at the farm, Coaldale, AB
December 13
Alberta Select Pair of Bulls Show, 9:30 am, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 13
Alberta Select Female Sale, 1:30 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB
December 15
Diamond R Stock Farm 3rd Annual Select Bull & Female Sale, 4 pm, Wawota (SK) Drop In Center
December 16
Hunter Charolais Female Production Sale, at the farm, Roblin, MB
December 17
Steppler Farms Female Sale, Miami, MB
December 18
White Lights Charolais Sale, 7 pm, Olds, AB Calouri Building
December 20
Transcon’s White Gold Charolais Sale, Red Deer, AB
December 21
Superstar Charolais Sale, Saskatoon, SK
December 22
Transcon’s National Trust-On Ice Sale, Transcon Online
December 30
Premier & Guests Falls View Production Sale, Toronto, ON
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January 31
M.C Quantock Bull Sale, 12 noon, Lloydminster (SK) Exhibition Grounds
February 1
Triple C Charolais Private Treaty Bull Sale, At the farm, Ashern, MB
February 1
Howe Coulee Charolais Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Moose Jaw, SK
February 6
Wirstuk Farming & Ranching Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Cutknife, SK
February 7
Hill 70 Quantock Bull Sale, 12 noon, at the ranch, Lloydminster, AB
February 7
MJT Cattle Co. Ltd. 32nd Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the ranch, Edgerton, AB
February 9
Valley’s End Charolais Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Bridgeford, SK February 11
Steppler Farms 15th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Miami, MB
February 13
W2, KG, Springside Bulls For Every Budget Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Stettler, AB
February 13
Anchor D Ranch Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Rimbey, AB
February 14
P&H Ranching Co. Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail (AB), Auction Mart
February 14
St. Martin Test Sale, Saint-Martin de Beauce, QC
February 14
Ross Lake Charolais Private Treaty Bull Sale, Stettler, AB
February 14
Denbie Ranch with Guests Myhre Land & Cattle & Bar J Charolais, 2 pm, Ste. Rose (MB) Auction Mart
February 14
February Freeze All Breeds Bull Sale, Online
February 17
Rawe Ranches 43rd Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Strome, AB
February 18
McLeod Livestock & Triple M Farms Bull Sale, 1 pm, Cow Palace, Olds, AB
February 19
Prairie Cove Charolais Bull & Select Female Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Bashaw, AB
February 21
Kay-R Land & Cattle Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Waskatenau, AB
February 22
McKeary Charolais & Diamond L Ranch Tradition Bull Sale, 4 pm, Compeer (AB) Community Hall
February 22
Rosedale Farms & Roselea Cattle Bull Sale, North Central Livestock Exchange, Clyde, AB
February 23
Parsons Cattle Company Bull Sale, 6 pm, VJV Auction Mart, Ponoka, AB
February 23
Beechinor Bros. Simmentals & Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Bentley, AB
February 23
KSL Simmental & Charolais 8th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Beaverlodge, AB
February 24
Acadia Colony Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Dry Land Trading Corp. Veteran, AB February 25
Beck Farms & McCoy Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Milestone, SK
February 27
HEJ Charolais 21st Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Innisfail, AB
February 28
Quebec Select Bull Sale, at Ferme Claude Lemay, Shawinigan, QC February 28
Pure Production Charolais Sale, 1 pm, Hoards Station, Campbellford, ON February 28
Prouse Ranch 6th Annual Bull Sale, at the farm, Invermay, SK
March 1
Legacy Charolais 9th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Botha, AB
March 3
Johnson Ranching Bull Sale, 1 pm, Provost (AB) Livestock Exchange
March 4
Twin Anchor Charolais Bull Sale, 6 pm, Holloway Sale Barn, Castor, AB
March 4
Pine Bluff Charolais & Fern Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Farm Gate Timed Online, Love, SK
March 5
Nahachewsky Charolais Bull Sale, Farm Gate Timed Online, Norquay, SK
March 6
Nish Charolais 20th Annual Bull Sale, 6 pm, Perlich Bros. Auction Mart, Lethbridge, AB
March 6
Future Farms & Charworth Charolais Select Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail (AB), Auction Mart
March 6
Meridian Agriculture Co. Ltd Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Acadia Valley, AB
March 6
Northern Classic Charolais & Simmental Sale, 1 pm, Evergreen Park, Grand Prairie, AB
March 6
McCaffery Cattle Co. Aunnal Bull Sale, Edam, SK
March 7
Turnbull Charolais 6th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Pincher Creek, AB
March 7
Ferme Louber Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Ste-Marie de Beauce, QC
March 7
DanG & Friends Charolais Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Colborne, ON
March 7
Phillips Farms Charolais Open House & Private Treaty Bull Sale, at the farm, Estevan, SK
March 8
Southland Charolais & Angus Bull Sale, 1 pm, Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, SK
March 9
Palmer Charolais 15th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Bladworth, SK
March 10
Desertland Cattle Charolais Bull Sale, 5 pm, at the ranch, Sedalia, AB
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LEAHY LIVESTOCK SELECT BULL & FEMALE SALE FEATURING GUEST M&L CATTLE CO. INDIAN RIVER, ON • OCTOBER 26, 2025
ALBERTA CHAROLAIS SELECT FEMALE SALE
RED DEER, AB • DECEMBER 13, 2025
HUNTER CHAROLAIS FEMALE SALE
ROBLIN, MB • DECEMBER 16, 2025
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MIAMI, MB • DECEMBER 17, 2025
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March 10
Harvie Ranching Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Olds, AB
March 10
Ron-Way Charolais & Friends Bull Sale, Renfrew Pontiac Livestock Facility, Cobden, ON
March 11
Sweetwater Ranch Bull Sale, Taber Ag Plex, Taber, AB
March 12
Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle Bull Sale, Farmgate Timed Online Auction, at the farm, Yellow Creek, SK
March 13
CK Sparrow Farms Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Vanscoy, SK
March 14
Transcon’s Red Deer County Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail (AB), Auction Mart
March 14
Blackbern/Whitewater 15th Annual Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, Renfrew Pontiac Livestock Facility, Cobden, ON
March 14
Oakstone Land & Cattle Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Bawlf, AB
March 14
Continental Connection Bull Sale, Pinnacle View Farms, Quesnel, BC
March 14
Horseshoe E Charolais 28th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Kenaston, SK
March 14
Select Genetics 20th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Forsyth Ranch, Herbert, SK
March 16
Simple as Black & White Bull Sale, 1 pm, Medicine Hat (AB) Feeding Company
March 16
TRI-N Charolais Ltd 11th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Lenore, MB March 17
Diamond W 24th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30pm, JTM Livestock, Minitonas, MB
March 18
Cedarlea Farms Bull Sale, 1:30pm, at the farm, Hodgeville, SK March 18
Saddleridge Charolais Bull Sale, Bow Slope Shipping, Brooks, AB
March 19
Footprint Farms Bull Sale, 3:30 pm, at the ranch, Esther, AB
March 19
White Meadow Charolais Bull Sale, Farm Gate Timed Online, Pipestone, MB
March 20
Scott Stock Farm 13th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Crossfield, AB
March 20
High Bluff Stock Farm Bull & Female Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Inglis, MB
March 20
Stephen Charolais & Bar H Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Whitewood (SK)
Auction Mart
March 21
Rollin’ Acres/Whiskey Hollow & Guests 15th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON
March 21
Balamore Farm Ltd. 14th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Great Village, NS
March 21
Lazy S Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, VJV Auction Mart, Dawson Creek, BC
March 21
K-Cow Ranch Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Elk Point, AB
March 21
Pleasant Dawn Charolais 25th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Oak Lake, MB
March 21
Sliding Hills Charolais 20th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30pm, at the farm, Canora, SK
March 21
Spiritwood Bull Sale, Spiritwood (SK) Auction Mart
March 23
Highway 21 Group & Brayshar Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Hanna, AB
March 24
Poplar Bluff Stock Farm 10th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, at the farm, Chauvin, AB
March 25
HTA Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30pm, at the farm, Rivers, MB
March 26
Elder Charolais Farms 16th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Coronach, SK
March 27
McTavish Farms 15th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Moosomin, SK
March 28
Cornerview Charolais Bull Sale, 1:30 pm, at the farm, Cobden, ON
March 28
Lazy S Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 6 pm, VJV Auction, Rimbey, AB
March 28
Limestone Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Clinton (BC) Rodeo Grounds
March 28
Dry Creek Ranch Bull Power Sale, Dawson Creek, BC
March 28
Heart of the Peace 6th Annual Bull Sale, DLMS Farm Gate Timed Online
March 28
Tee M Jay Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Ashern (MB) Auction Mart
March 28
Borderland Cattle Company Bull Sale, 1:30pm, at the farm, Rockglen, SK
March 28
McAvoy Charolais Bull & Open Heifer Sale, 1:30pm, Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales
March 29
Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, 1:30pm, Heartland Livestock, Yorkton, SK
March 30
Prairie Lands Bull Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail (AB), Auction Mart
March 31
White Lake Colony Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Balog Auctions, Lethbridge, AB
March 31
Top Cut 36th Annual Bull Sale, 2 pm, Stockman’s Weigh Co., Mankota, SK
March 31
Prairie Distinction 12th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Stride Exhibition Grounds, Neepawa, MB
March 31
Charmark Ranches Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Gem, AB
April 1
White Cap/Rosso Charolais & Howe
Red Angus Bull Sale, 1 pm, at Whitecap Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK
April 2
Daines Cattle & O’Neill Livestock 31st Annual Bull & Female Sale, 1 pm, Innisfail (AB), Auction Mart
April 2
Hunter Charolais 15th Annual Bull Sale, 1:30pm, at the farm, Roblin, MB
April 2
C2 Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, La Riviere, MB
April 4
Saunders Charolais 21st Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Keady, ON, Livestock Market
April 4
Maritime Beef Test Station 52nd Bull & Female Sale, at the test station, Nappan, NS
April 4
Vermillion Group 40th Annual Bull Sale, 1 pm, Lakeview Charolais, Marwayne, AB
April 6
23rd Annual North of the 49th Bull Sale, 1:30pm, at the farm, Halbrite, SK
April 6
Spirit of the North Bull Sale, 1 pm, Spiritwood (SK) Auction Mart
April 8
Mutrie Farms Bull Sale, 1 pm, Candiac (SK) Auction Mart
April 10
June Rose Charolais Bull and Female Sale, 1 pm, Simpson (SK) Community Hall
April 11
Eastern Select Bull & Female Sale, 1 pm, Hoards Station, Campbellford, ON
April 11
51st Annual Vanderhoof Bull Sale, 1 pm, BC Livestock, Vanderhoof Stock Yards
April 11
Brimner Cattle Co. Bull Sale, 1:30pm, at the farm, Manor, SK
OPPORTUNITY
The iconic white fiberglass bull that has stood outside the CCA office in Calgary for over 40 years. This piece of history will be put up for Dutch Auction on December 18th at the White Lights Charolais sale in Olds, AB. The Bull has a fresh coat of paint and is in great shape. For more information call Craig Scott (403)651-9441All proceeds go towards Youth development.
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