Manitoba Charolais Bulletin Fall Round Up 2018

BULLETIN Manitoba Charolais

Publications Agreement #0041265055

The official publication for the Manitoba Charolais Association

FALL ROUND UP 2018

Char o l a i s

Proven, Predictable, Performance

CSS SIR NAVIGATOR 20Y • Leptin TT • Co-owned with Springside Farms • Proven polled sire that produces good performing sons and top producing daughters.

C2 CAPONE 2C • Homo Polled • High selling two-year old in the 2017 Prairie Distinction sale. HTA Ice son whose first calves look great.

SKW SETTLER 10D • Homo Polled • Correct, complete son of KAYR Velocity out of a Merit Roundup daughter. Good calving with excellent structure.

PLEASANTDAWN RELOAD 19E • Homo Polled • Leptin TT • Co-owned with Bremner Charolais • Calving ease and performance.

He was the high selling yearling bull in the sale this spring.

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT

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President’s

Message

BULLET I N The official publication for the Manitoba Charolais Association

Hans Myhre

Publisher

With nighttime lows in the single digits as I write this it feels like an early fall is here.

After a very dry summer throughout most of the province many cattle producers are working hard to gather up enough winter feed. We wish all the best to everyone in this endeavour.

Prairie Pistol Designs Melissa McRae RR 1 Box 57 Brandon, MB R7A 5Y1 204-573-9903

Photos Provided by Joan Airey, High Bluff Stock Farms, Helge By, Tanya Airey, LEJ Charolais, Cline Cattle Co., Hans Myhre

On the Cover

BULLETIN Manitoba Charolais

Publications Agreement #0041265055

The official publication for the Manitoba Charolais Association

The MCA once again held its AGM and Pen Show this past July. Thanks to Brad and Juanita Cline of Cline Cattle Co for hosting and to all who came out to make it a successful event. We look forward to next year’s AGM to be held at the Birtle Fair on August long weekend.

Looking ahead at the fall Charolais calendar we have the Manitoba Ag Ex in Brandon, the No Borders Sale, the Western Elite Sale, and Steppler’s production sale. Please take these opportunities to add some excellent genetics to your herds and to come out and share in the excitement that the Charolais breed is creating in Manitoba.

All the best for a safe and productive fall season.

FALL ROUND UP 2018

CHAROL AIS

Proven, Predictable, Performance

Hans Myhre

Photo Credit to High Bluff Stock Farms, Inglis, MB

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Manitoba Charolais Board of directors

L-R: Erin Jackson, Shawn Airey, Tyler Stewart, Don Stebeleski, Jeff Cavers, Scott Johnson, Hans Myhre, Ron McDonald, Matthew Ramsey, Jim Olson, Rar Trimble-Olson, Brad Cline, Missing: Andre Steppler, Michael Hunter and Jared Preston

PRESIDENT H: 204-638-5664 C: 204-648-6416

hans@myhrelandandcattle.com

Breeder Map

H: 204-242-3467 C: 204-242-4448

c2charolais@inethome.ca

Juniors

H: 204-365-2729 C: 204-365-0976

rammercharolais@hotmail.com

Ag-Ex, Scholarship

H: 204-252-3115 C: 204-871-1063

trimblemr@hotmail.com

4-H

H: 204-252-3115 C: 204-856-6357

lejcharolais@gmail.com

Juniors

Box 639 Rivers, MB R0K 1X0

H: 204-328-7704 C: 204-724-8823

htacharolais@hotmail.com

Brad Cline

Box 268 Belmont, MB R0K 0C0

H: 204-537-2367 C: 204-523-0062

bjcline@mymts.net

Website Scholarship

Erin Jackson

Box 75 Inglis, MB R0J 0X0

C: 204-821-4110

erin.dawn.jackson@gmail.com

Ag-Ex, Ads & Promo

Kevin Stebeleski

Box 266 Oakburn, MB R0J 1L0

H: 204-234-5425 C: 204-365-6010

happyhavencharolais@gmail.com

Breeder Map

Michael Hunter

Box 569 Roblin, MB R0L 1P0

H: 204-937-2531 C: 204-247-0301

mike_hunter40@hotmail.com

Ads & Promo

Scott Johnston

Box 123 Rathwell, MB R0G 1S0

H: 204-749-2247 C: 204-723-5030

h.scott.johnston@gmail.com

Bulletin, Commercial & Purebred Breeder

Ron McDonald

Box 85 Sidney, MB R0H 1L0

H: 204-466-2883 C: 204-724-2811

rgmcdonaldlivestock@inethome.ca

Bulletin, Commercial & Purebred Breeder

Jared Preston

Box 790 Ste. Rose du Lac, R0L 1S0

H: 204-732-2054 C: 204-647-5416

jppreston223@gmail.com

Juniors, Scholarship

Andre Steppler

Box 340 Miami, MB R0G 1H0

H: 204-435-2463 C: 204-750-1951

steppleran@hotmail.com

Ads & Promo

Tyler Stewart

Box 26, Foxwarren, R0J 0R0

H: 204-847-2213 C: 204-847-0612

sunbladecharolais@hotmail.com

4-H, Pen Show 2019

Hans Myhre

RR 4 Comp. 9A Dauphin, MB R7N 2T7

1st VICE PRESIDENT Jeff Cavers

Box 237 La Riviere, MB R0G 1A0

2nd VICE PRESIDENT Matthew Ramsey Box 214 Strathclair, R0J 2C0 Secretary/Treasurer Rae Trimble-Olson

Box 882 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7

CCA Director AT LARGE Jim Olson

Box 882 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7

CCA Director FOR MANITOBA Shawn Airey Directors

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canadiancharolaisassociation @canCharolais

CCA Message

mreekie@charolais.com

Mel Reekie

The third annual Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) presented by five partner organizations – Beef Cattle Research Council, Canada Beef, Canadian Beef Breeds Council, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and National Cattle Feeders Association - was held in London, Ontario this past August where every facet of our beef industry was in attendance concentrating on the theme, Driving Demand. If you haven’t attended one of these conferences, you should consider attending next year’s CBIC in Calgary, Alberta. These conferences open and expand your mind and possibilities. CBIC not only houses the opportunity to listen to many speakers on topics such as domestic and foreign trade updates and the latest updates in technology but also the opportunity to network with fellow beef industry stakeholders. Rex Murphy, CBIC’s keynote speaker offered his sarcastic intellect to the crowd, but all jokes aside, his message was loud and clear. Rex had a strong message to share; take pride in what you have accomplished. Together we have accomplished a sophisticated and well-established beef industry recognized around the world, there’s a lot to be proud of. When all groups of the beef industry have the occasion to come together with the common goal of educating and networking, join us and we can continue to take this industry to new heights and build a prosperous future.

CCA is pleased to announce that the first official EPD Evaluation that includes genomics has been completed. The addition of genomics improves the accuracy of EPDs and allows for much improved genetic evaluations in young animals. Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), our service provider has applied the single step procedure that was developed by the University of Georgia and has incorporated DNA into our EPDs. Pedigree, performance and DNA data will now all be included in the development of our EPDs. Research has proven that the Single Step Method of applying genomics to EPDs is a valuable tool for speed and improvement of genetic evaluation and will provide Charolais breeders and their customers with the most accurate genetic evaluation possible.

Are you or do you know someone involved in agriculture and are registered in a post-secondary education program? Do you or your family use Charolais bulls? The Canadian Charolais Association offers scholarships to those involved with the breed whether it be a purebred breeder, commercial cattlemen or feedlot operator. Submit your completed application to the CCA office by October 31 to be considered for one of three available scholarships totalling $3500; application forms are available at www.charolais.com/association/ scholarships.

Accept this as your invitation to join us this November 8 & 9 in Edmonton, Alberta for the National Charolais Show being held at FarmFair International. Breeders from across Canada will meet in Edmonton for all the action the event has to offer. Kicking off the festivities on November 8 is the 2018 Elite Charolais Breeder’s Bull Calf Futurity Player’s Club featuring a $50,000 prize purse. The National show on Friday, November 9 starts with a bang, the Pair of Heifer Calves class leads off the show with a $10,000 prize purse. If you haven’t already, make plans to attend!

ATTN MEMBERS: Weaning Data Deadline – October 31, 2017 Submit your calves and performance data ASAP to ensure you’re included in the fall EPD Evaluation. As breeders, please contribute your performance data. Performance data is imperative for the maintenance of accurate breed evaluations to ensure positive breed improvements. As well, do you collect chute-side ultrasound data? CCA can utilize chute-side ultrasound records and incorporate the data into our genetic evaluations. Contact Mel at the CCA office for details.

Mel Reekie General Manager, Canadian Charolais Association

Reminder....

Please email your nominations for

Commercial Breeder of the year to Ron Mcdonald at rgmcdonaldlivestock@inethome.ca before

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LEJ CHAROLAIS Portage La Prairie Breeding functional stock for Commercial & Purebred operations alike... wHItE, tAn And REd fACtOR PuREbREd CHAROLAIS StOCk fOR SALE At ALL tImES.

Our cattle work for us and they will work for you!

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Purebred Charolais Breeder of the year Cline Cattle Co. - Brad & Juanita Cline

By: Joan Airey Cline Cattle Company, owned and operated by Brad and Juanita Cline was name Purebred Charolais Breeder of the Year at the annual Manitoba Charolais Annual General Meeting, Pen Show and Picnic on July 14th.

Cline Cattle Company is located near Belmont Manitoba which is about 10 minutes east of Pelican Lake.

“We have had commercial cows for about twenty-six years, which have been bred to Charolais bulls. We felt they always gave us the heaviest weaning calves come fall. We started adding Purebreds to our heard about 8 years ago; it just seemed to be the right next step for our operation. Our operation includes 150 Charolais purebreds (including red factor) and 50 commercial cows along with 1200 acres of grain land.” said Brad Cline.

Brad has been on the board for the Manitoba Charolais Association for the last three years. They sell their bulls by private treaty from the yard with an open house held in November of each year “Our son Logan is attending agri-business in Brandon and Kendra our daughter is going into grade 10 in the fall. They are both very involved in all aspects of the farm operation. We don’t venture from home often but when we do it’s usually to go to a pen show, Agribition, Ag-Ex or a bull sale!” said Juanita Cline.

Over the years the Cline’s have tried to donate as much volunteer time as possible to their community. They have been on the board for their local rink, helped run town’s fall super, involved with fundraising and construction of a new playground.

Brad served on council for one term; both of them did a term on town board.

Brad, Juanita and family hosted the Annual Pen Show for 2018 and annual the Manitoba Charolais Association AGM, and provided the picnic supper.

CCA WEANING DATA Submit your weaning data ASAP to ensure you’re included in the fall EPD evaluation. As breeders, please contribute your performance data. Performance data is imperative for the maintenance of accurate breed evaluations to ensure positive breed improvements.

Deadline: October 31, 2018

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Fall Preview

Dec 1, 2018

Everyone is welcome to view our 2019 prospects of white, tan and red factor bulls sired by HBsF dunner | winn mans KraCKen | lt ledger | CHip | sundanCe

all Bulls sold By private treaty

Thank you

to our 2018 Bull Buyers

Brad and Juanita Cline 204-537-2367(house) 204-523-0062(cell) email: bjcline@mymts.net www.clinecattlecompany.ca

visitors always welCome!

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Australia meets canada By: Alizah Fogden

Canada has been a dream since I was just a little girl hearing stories of my parents time in Canada when they worked on different properties in Alberta as part of a trainee program. After I finished school towards the end of last year I worked and worked knowing my end target was to have saved enough money to tour Canada.

As I waved my friends off to university my family let me go on an adventure of a lifetime. On the 21st of June I waved to my family at the gates of the Adelaide airport with minimal plans knowing I wouldn’t be returning until the 17th of January 2019.

My time in Canada has been amazing so far and I look forward to the time I have left with the fall shows going to be here before we know it. I came with one plan and that was to pay my own way to participate at the recent CCYA held in Brandon. It was a great learning experience for me and a great way that I knew I would be able to meet fellow Charolais breeders like minded as myself.

After the conference myself along with the other international participants were given the opportunity to tour Steppler Farms, C2 Charolais, Hunter Charolais and High Bluff Stock Farms. Little did I know this would lead to me doing a further 5 youth shows across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

At the conclusion of CCYA I went back to C2 Charolais and prepared for the Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up. This event made me feel home with our junior show the South Australian Junior Heifer Expo known to most as the best junior show in Australia an event in which my mum is the coordinator of. Here I really enjoyed the team events of the cook off and team fitting. I loved how everyone got involved to help one another.

It has been an incredible learning experience to attend junior shows across Canada. In Australia team judging and fitting along

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with the cook off are unheard of events. I cannot wait to take these new ideas back home. Planning is well underway for the international program to come to Australia next year along with the world congress. It is shaping up to be a must attend event for our international guests.

Back home in Loxton, South Australia my family run a 15000 hectares, beef cattle and cropping operation. We farm with my father’s parents who own a 200 head herd of Santa Gertrudis cows under stud name Nangaringa. While back in 2006 myself and my younger brother Thomas and sister Eleni decided to purchase 6 of the top Charolais cows from my mum’s parents herd when they dispersed. We now have grown to run a herd of 50 purebred cows under the stud name Boulview. Each year we crop 8000 hectares of wheat, barley and oats. As a break crop we plant a mix of sorghum and vetch.

Australia is in a serious drought with hay and grain becoming very expensive to purchase. There is very little hay left in the eastern states resulting in farms trucking it from 3000 km away. Some parts of Queensland have been in a drought for over six years. Never can imagine trucking water into troughs because water holes are bone dry or being the farmer that has livestock to weak to walk. The government is doing nothing and its up to us as producers to stand up and start fund raising ourselves.

I would like to say a huge thank you to any one who has welcomed me to come and tour so far its hard to believe I am a little over half way. It’s flying by a little faster then I would have ever expected. I can’t wait to cover more ground across Canada to find genetics that I can import back to our herd at home.

Stop by anytime to view our bull & heifer pen!

Special thank you to

Proud to consign to the

hta Bull sale March 20, 2019 - Neepawa, MB We would like to sincerely thank all the buyers, bidders and everyone that attended the 2018 bull sale

mutrie farms, richard&Wade sydorko

for purchasing Rammer Eddie 730E.

HrJ CAnAdIAn goLd 518C

MCTAvISH IdenTITy 81e

Also watch for exciting offspring from

TTSS Ledger 5C, HTA InITIATIve 462B And HTA ToLedo 448B.

MATTHEW, SARAH, CLAIRE, MYRA & EMILY RAMSEY PO BOX 214 • STRATHCLAIR, MB R0J 2C0 PH: 204-365-2729 CELL: 204-365-0976 (Matthew) CELL 204-764-0429 (Sarah) EMAIL: rammercharolais@hotmail.com

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CCYA Report Keegan Blehm

CCYA @charolaisyouth charolaisyouth@gmail.com

Hi Everyone hope harvest is going well, On July 25-28 2018 CCYA was held in Brandon MB. We had a great turn out with 71 participates attending including 12 international members from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Estonia, Sweden, Czech Republic and the United States.

The week started with three educational components focusing on vaccines and proper herd health, leadership, and a tattoo demo with frozen cattle ears. That night the juniors partook in a steak cook off with everyone having good time.

Thursday was focused on judging, in the morning members participated in individual judging with oral reasons. Our new program “Little Chars� let all the peewees have a great time learning new skills. After lunch was team judging and team marketing followed by the keep and cull at HTA Charolais.

Youth members were challenged to keep three pairs and cull one pair out of a group of four cows with bull calves.

Friday started out with a group picture then into showmanship, which was capped off with an international showmanship class where everyone learned how cattle were showed from different countries. In the afternoon team grooming took place with member fitting an animal in groups of three.

For supper we were entertained by a stock dog demo at the Douglas bull test station.

Saturday was show day as all the members got to show off their animal they brought. Once our champion was selected our awards banquet was held where lots of dancing, laughs and memories were shared. Thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers and parents that helped organize this conference.

I hope everyone can make it to Weyburn next summer!

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MCA SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship is open to any one 17- 21 years of age that is registered in a post secondary education (college, university, trades program) that is using Charolais genetics in their herd or families herd.

Resume must include: Name Address Education achievements and post secondary ambitions (proof of acceptance my be provided before the monies is given out) Community involvement Cattle industry involvement _ eg. 4-H , junior shows, etc Three references Proof of Charolais genetics to be provided. Copy of the Charolais animals reg. paper. Must of been purchased in the last three years

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A picture of the applicant will also be needed after the applicant is selected for announcement purposes Essay How has the cattle industry affected their life and why is the breed Charolais I a part of their genetic selection All applications to be sent to Matthew Ramsey Box 214, Strathclair, R0J 2C0 rammercharolais@hotmail.com

THANK YOU to the volunteers, participants, parents, sponsors & Judges

for your time and dedication to the Charolais Youth!

Speakers & Judges Dr. Marshall McDonald Wilco Van Meijl Campbell Forsyth Hans Myhre Kelly Evans Neil Jakubowski Candace By Marshall McDonald Wacey McCaw Kolton McIntosh Neil Carson

Cody Carson Craig Wilgenbusch Trisha Wilgenbusch Melissa McRae Mark Shologan Wilco Van Meijl Justin Carvey Erin Jackson Fawn Jackson Carmen Jackson Donna Jackson

2018 Sponsors

Sliding Hills Charolais Cline Cattle Co Ontario Startup Sunblade Charolais Charolais Banner Happy Haven Charolais City of Brandon LEJ Charolais Keystone Livestock Services Johnston Charolais Manitoba Charolais Association JMB Charolais R and G McDonald Steppler Farms Ltd Rammer Charolais Live Auctions Sunshine Charolais Rocky Mountain Equipment High Bluff Stock Farm RSK Farms C2 Charolais HTA Charolais Hunter Charolais Prairie Pistol Designs Saskatchewan Charolais Assoc.

Hard Rock Land & Cattle RBC World Of Water Masterfeeds Thanks also to all that donated to the silent auction table, the welcome packages for the participants or donated snack items.

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Commercial Charolais Breeder of the year Allan Farms - Ron & Shirley Allan

By: Joan Airey

Ron and Shirley Allan operate a mixed farming operation northwest of Rathwell, Manitoba. Their herd consists of a hundred and forty head of percentage Charolais as well as a group of forty Black Angus cross cows. They breed everything Charolais except their home raised heifers are bred Red Angus.

“We start calving in March and generally back ground all their calves till a year of age bunk feeding them a corn silage base ration.

Previous to BSE we fed all our calves finishing them through to slaughter.” said Ron Allan.

“I feel the Canadian Charolais Association should promote the Charolais carcass as it is tasty and tender as the blacks.

How they are fed, the age at slaughter, how they are handled is what makes the difference.” said Shirley Allan.

Ron’s father the late Joe Allan was a pioneer commercial breeder who started using Charolais bulls in the late sixties and continued to during his farming career.

“Although we feel the hybrid vigour adds to the performance of the Angus calves, our strong percentage tan and white Charolais feeders always wean heavier and gained better post weaning on our back ground ration. More pounds means more dollars in our pockets. Over the years we have purchased Charolais bulls at Manitoba Bull Test Stations and from many Manitoba Charolais Breeders. ” commented Ron Allan.

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World Charolais Congress By: Jim Olson

What a great experience! We arrived in Copenhagen a few days early to get our bearings and recover from the anticipated jet lag.

I am sure glad we did. It is a long flight (8+ hrs) through the night which I think helped as we could settle down and try to rest during the flight. We quickly got our baggage together and headed to the train station. An excellent way to get around in my experience. Off to check in to hotel and then off to check out some sights around the city. We did a little touring then enjoyed a nice dinner and sleep. Day 2 off to tour Copenhagen proper. We travelled by train to the downtown station and were immersed in Copenhagen. Right across the street is Trivoli an amusement park and garden area that is huge and varied. We walked the downtown area and enjoyed the architecture and soaked up the history that is evident at every corner. We toured some royal residences and castles from the outside as they are working palaces still. Rae even got me on a hop on hop off tour bus which turned out to be kind of fun. Surprise.

The people everywhere were extremely friendly and helpful.

Quite a few tourists like ourselves but not too bad. The history is all around you here. For lunch we met up with a friend of Rae’s through the IAEA exchange program and she toured us around a bit. We departed after lunch to arrive in Stockholm to join up with the Charolais Congress.

We travelled by train to Stockholm about 5 hours from Copenhagen.

We were warmly greeted by the host committee and quickly

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settled into our room. The host group had a reception mingle event underway in the hotel entrance which we joined after checking our bags to the room.

The next morning the group attended a welcome event and promptly whistled off to go sightseeing in Stockholm which included the old town and castle. We enjoyed a traditional lunch and a visit to the museum of ones choice. (Wasa or ABBA). We returned to the hotel to freshen up and then loaded onto the buses to attend the official welcome dinner. This included a dinner aboard a tour boat while cruising the archipelago of Stockholm. For those with any energy left there was a walking tour of Stockholm by night.

Early the next morning we departed the hotel and travelled to Stora Sundby, a castle originally built around 1546. The castle was rebuilt in the 1800s but the Hall of knights is from the 1600s. The family now owning the castle have been there since 1888 and it is being passed down to the next generation of that family. After a lunch on the castle grounds we loaded the buses and headed off to Knutsa Charolais where we were warmly greeted by Anna and Mattias Wistrand. We toured their well presented herd and enjoyed a nice lunch in their impressive new barn facility. Time to reload the bus and off to Wiklert Charolais were we enjoyed a very nice barbeque and herd visit. Back on the bus and off to the hotel in Orebro.

Early the next morning it’s time to board the bus and we head for the Vita Fall operation of Sofia Persson and Stefan Johansson. There we of course enjoy a nice lunch and tour of their herd. Next it’s time to head for either the Vaderstad factory tour or the Vadstena abbey and old town tour. After this we load on the bus and head for a herd tour at Fogdegarden Charolais. This included a evening surprise and some dancing. Then off to our hotel in Jonkoping for the night.

The next morning the buses headed for the largest commercial beef breeders operation in Sweden, Johan Tell-Olanda/Dagnas.

They have their own brand marketed on grocery shelves through Sweden that is very popular because of the commitment to quality

and consistency of the product. A very large operation that was impressive to me. Onto the buses and off to Lofwings art studio and cafĂŠ for lunch. Back on the bus to tour the herd of Backgarden Charolais, Anna and Nils Johan Ingvar-Nilsson. After which we returned to the hotel Scandic Elmia in Jonkoping for dinner and rest.

The next morning saw us off to Askome Charolais for a very well presented herd tour that included lunch of course then off to Hotel Tyosand where some beef seminars were held that provided an interesting inside look at beef production in Sweden.

After the seminars were complete we enjoyed a lovely dinner and entertainment at the hotel.

The next day was spent sightseeing in Soderasens National Park after which we enjoyed a herd visit with lunch at Torstarp Charolais, Kristina and Stefan Bergman. Back on the bus and off to Sonarps Charolais for a herd tour and barbeque hosted by Helena and Sven-Olof Hagg. Then off to Hotel Ustad followed by a guided walk through Ystad.

Up and at them, next morning off to Degeberga Hills for lunch hosted by Brodakra Charolais. Back on the bus and off to visit Margretevall Charolais with hosts Gunilla and Hans Christersson, we did a hike over the sand dunes to the pasture and cows beside the Baltic Sea. Nice warm cinnamon buns and coffee, for those who wished. Then we hiked a little farther to view ales stenar stones an unusual arrangement of huge stones laid out in the shape of a ship 220 feet long. The carbon dating has determined the stones to be there for about 1400 years. Some of the stones weigh 1.8 tonnes each dating back to the iron age?

Back to the bus and return to the hotel for the AGM of Charolais International after which we enjoyed an excellent dinner.

The next morning we boarded the buses and headed for Simontorp Charolais for a herd visit and lunch hosted by Kerstin and Per Martensson. After lunch we received a ride to Malmo to meet friends and tour with them for a bit before making our way to the airport to fly home. This was one of the greatest experiences of my life I encourage everyone to try to take part in this type of learning adventure. I apologize if I have missed anything in this report I tried to include as much as possible. There was so much more I can’t get it all down here.

Charolais is the largest breed in Sweden, with more than 60% of the cows having Charolais blood. Strict performance record keeping and selection are responsible for reliable performance as required by commercial and purebred breeders alike. The dedication of the breeders has allowed them to develop their animals to what the market wants. Sweden only produces 50% of their consumption of beef so the market is strong to develop. Many pedigrees popular today contain Canadian genetics. Much of the herd is polled(85%).

Birth weights average 108 lbs on male calves and slightly less for heifers. This is considered good by the commercial breeders.

I want to say during this trip we were exposed to some of the most enthusiastic Charolais breeders of not just Sweden but the world.

The conversations on the bus and during every opportunity to get to know them was super. Thanks to the Swedish breeders for hosting the event and thanks to all who attended for getting to know you.

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Manitoba 4H Charolais Success Mountian View 4-H

Treherne 4-H

• Ethan Myhre Grooming and showing at his achievement • Sawyer Morrison’s Char Cross Steer weighting 1530 lbs. ADG 3.5 lbs.

Dauphin and District 2018 4H Beef

Judge: Micheal Hunter, Roblin, MB

• Grand Champion Steer won by Porter Fox of the Eddystone Combined 4-H Club • Reserve Champion Steer won by Nia Devonald of Rorketon Variety 4-H Club

McConnell 4H Beef Club

• Claire and Myra Ramsey grooming on show day

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My name is Lindsay Verwey, I received $750 in scholarship money from Manitoba Charolais to help with the cost of taking my Agriculture Diploma at the University of Manitoba. I am grateful for all the help I have received from the Charolais association, they truly support the youth and help us to grow to as we are the future of the beef industry. I graduated from the agriculture diploma class this spring and am lucky to have had this experience. I will be furthering my education by taking part in an international agriculture exchange this November to New Zealand to work on a dairy operation for six months. While in New Zealand I look forward to learning more about the cattle industry and bringing back my knowledge to the family farm. Thank you again to the Manitoba Charolais Association for their generosity and support I greatly appreciate it.

Sincerely, Lindsay Verwey

Lenore 4H Beef Club

• Jaylin Hill’s Charolais • Ricki Hill Grand Champion Steer at club & Interclub level

Rivers 4-H

• HTA presents Landon Hockley with the Best Behaved Animal Awaard • Chase Airey and Blake Airey

second generation CCYA families

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R & G McDonald Livestock

R & G McDonald Livestock Ron & Gail McDonald Box 85, Sidney MB R0H 1L0 204-724-2811 (c) 204-466-2883 (h) rgmcdonaldlivestock@inethome.ca 20

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Featuring the Progeny and Service of these Industry Leading Herdsires!

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11th Annual MANITOBA YOUTH BEEF ROUND UP Manitoba Charolais Youth included: Fisher & Lucas Cavers, Brett & Angel Grieves, The cattle industry is in good hands after watching the participants at Round Up go through their educational and cattle show weekend.

On August 3rd to 5th sixty-eight enthusiastic Manitoba and Saskatchewan Junior Cattle Producers attended the 11th annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup in Neepawa, Manitoba. Excitement in the cattle industry brought out a top-notch group of interested cattle producers and 96 head of cattle. This year 24 new members attended Roundup for the first time.

Where else can you attend an event with 68 Junior members all working together as teams and in individual competitions, to learn the skills needed in the Livestock Industry. This is not just any cattle show, it is an all-around event to promote and educate youth to continue in the livestock industry. Our show would not happen without our dedicated sponsors , parents, Juniors and committee members who have stood behind this Junior All Breeds Show and helped to make it a success.

The weekend started off Friday afternoon with a presentation from Sullivan’s Stock Show U instructors Laura Horner and Jake Rawluk on showmanship, hair products and cattle fitting. Friday evening all juniors participated in the Photo Identify Contest.– a fun, hands on challenge where teams work together to complete 10 stations related to the cattle industry. It is a great way for Juniors to work together, make new friendships, learn something new and have fun while doing it!

On Saturday, the Juniors were busy with many different events. In the morning they participated in public speaking, individual judging and attended an electric fencing demonstration by Grant House. In the afternoon, the Juniors took part in team judging, team fitting, the stockman’s knowledge competition and the Pee Wees had a demonstration .On Saturday, Scholarship Interviews also took place. Saturday evening was wrapped up with the Cook-Off competition sponsored by Enns Brothers Equipment and a slip n’ slide to cool off for the day!

Sunday was show day. Thank-you to our show day judges, Chad Hollinger and Austen Anderson. Juniors participated in showmanship classes in the morning and then confirmation classes in the afternoon. We rounded the day off with a parade of champions and a parade of 4-H champions then finished the evening off with awards. Each and every year Round-Up is a weekend filled with friendships, learning, skills and knowledge. It was once again another successful weekend!

Thank you to the judges, presenters and helpers for the weekend

Congratulations to

Brett Grieve on winning the Young Handlers Award Jaylin Hill & Lukas Cavers for being on the winning Cook-Off Team Angel Grieves for being on the winning Team Grooming Team Jaylin Hill winning Reserve Champion Mixed Breed Female with Stepplers Miss 13E Fischer Cavers winning Reserve Junior Champion Mixed Breed Female with McTavish Sage 87E

Thank you to all the Charolais Sponsors & Supporters!

The Manitoba Charolais Association is proud to be a gold sponsor.

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2018 Summer show

A fantastic day at the MCA AGM and Pen Show, held July 14 at Cline Cattle Co. Bladur.

Welcome to Erin Jackson and Kevin Stebeleski to the Board of Directors and thank you to retiring directors.

Congratulations to all the Pen Show winners and thanks to all the brought cattle out!

Thank you to the judges Chad Thompson & Terry Fehr

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Champion 2 year old with Bull Calf at side

Champion 2 Year old with heifer calf at side

C2 Charolais with EMB Miravelle 5D (D R Revelation) and her MVY Xplorer 21X sired bull calf.

Happy Haven Charolais with Happy Haven 13D and her C2 Gord Downie (Ledger) sired heifer calf

Champion Mature Cow with Bull calf at side

Champion Mature cow with heifer calf at side

HTA Charolais with HTA Sweetheart 495B and her HTA Contender 605D sired bull calf

C2 Charolais with C2 Chelaine 14B and her sired JMB Fisher 604D calf

Champion Commercial Pair

Champion Pair of Bred Heifers

Bert & Judy McDonald

Happy Haven Charolais with heifers sired by MVY Xplorer 21X

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R&G McDonalD livestock

Kevin, Crystal, Kory, and Shaylin

Stebeleski

Box 266, Oakburn,MB

Cell: 204-365-6010 Res: 204-234-5425 happyhaven@goinet.ca

Quality Polled Charolais

Ron & Gail McDonald 204-466-2883 (H) Box 85, Sidney, MB R0H 1L0 204-724-2811 (C) email: rgmcdonaldlivestock@inethome.ca

You will never been seen if you don’t advertise!

Book today Rae 204-252-3315

DNA test your sale bulls this fall!

Do you want the most accurate EPDs on your sale bulls? Submit DNA by the end of September to ensure the 50K results are included in the next EPD evaluation.

CCA has been covering the added cost of the 50K test on all bulls submitted for DNA in efforts to build our database and provide Genomically Enhanced EPDs for our members. Genomically Enhanced EPDs offer the most accurate EPDs available to you and your customer.

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Bulletin Board

OPPORTUNITIES for DIVERSIFICATION in the CHAROLAIS INDUSTRY There has never been a better time...

Some places to get started: November 15 • Wood River Charolais & Blake’s Red Angus “Proven Producer” Sale

1:00 p.m., Johnstone Auction Market, Moose Jaw, SK • 40 Charolais and 35 Red Angus Cows. All the 4 to 8 year olds in the herd sell.

November 30 • Sterling Collection Sale

1:30 p.m., Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales • Longest running consignment sale with a high quality offering from some of Canada’s top breeders.

It’s a Girl!

Guthrie Isabel Barber was born on March 22, 2018, weighing 8lbs 15oz and 21.5 inches long. Proud parents are Haylan Jackson and Del Barber, and grandparents Carman and Donna Jackson of High Bluff Stock Farm.

December 4 • No Borders Select Sale

1:00 p.m., Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB • This is a quality offering with something for everyone.

From French to Red Factor, from proven producers to show prospects.

December 12 • Steppler Farms “A Piece of the Program” Female Sale

1:00 p.m., at the Steppler Sale Barn, Miami, MB • From one of Canada’s largest herds comes a selection of cows, bred heifers and heifer calves from the top of the program.

See the sale catalogues online at www.bylivestock.com For more info contact: BY LIVESTOCK • 306-584-7937 Helge By 306-536-4261 • Candace By 306-536-3374

It’s a Boy! Autumn (Jackson) and Remiel Doonanco welcomed Grayson Carman James Doonanco into the world on May 23, 2018, weighing 7 lb 15oz and 22.5” long. Grayson is the second grandchild of Carman and Donna Jackson of High Bluff Stock Farm.

JOAN’s KITCHEN

Kid-friendly and delicious! If you’re a cheeseburger lover, and the thought of ground beef, tomatoes, pickles and cheese tickles your fancy, then this truly Canadian comforting Cheeseburger Casserole is for you!

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente and drain well.

3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

5. Stir in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.

6. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and mustard. Let the mixture bubble gently until it is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

7. Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish.

8. Top with the cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped pickles over the top and serve.

Ingredients

2 cups (6 oz) uncooked rotini pasta

(use brown rice pasta for GF) 2 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 lb lean ground beef 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp tomato paste 28 oz diced tomatoes 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard 2 cups reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles

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AnnualMeeting held June 8 & 9

Collingwood, ON

Calendar of Events October 26 Brandon, MB Manitoba Ag-Ex Charolais Show December 5 Virden, MB No Borders Select Sale December 6 Brandon, MB Western Elite Charolais Sale December 12 Miami, MB Steppler Farms “A Piece of the Program� Female Sale JANUARY 25 MCA Bulletin Deadline February 9 Ste. Rose, MB Myhre Land & Cattle Co. / Bar J Charolais Bull Sale March 10 Miami, MB Steppler Farms 8th Annual Bull Sale March 15 Inglis, MB High Bluff Stock Farms March 17 VIrden, mb Pleasant Dawn Charolais 17th Annual Bull Sale March 19 Minitonas, MB Diamond W Charolais, Red and Black Angus Bull Sale March 20 Neepawa, MB HTA Charolais and Guest Bull Sale March 26 Neepawa, MB Prairie Distinction Charolais Bull Sale March 29 Killarney, MB C2 Charolais Bull Sale March 30 Virden, MB Tri-N Charolais Farms & Guests Bull Sale April 4 ROblin, MB Hunter Charolais Bull Sale

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Index

By Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 27 C2 Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Cline Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 26 Fountian Tire, Virden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Happy Haven Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 High Bluff Stock Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 HTA Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OBC Keystone Livestock Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 LEJ Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Murray Chev Cadillac GMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Myhre Land & Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC, 26 No Borders Select Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Prairie Pistol Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Purebred Breeder of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 R&G McDonald Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 26 Rammer Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Scarth Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Steppler Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sunny Ridge Stock Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Junior Judges at MCA Summer Show

C2 EDUARDO 49E purchased by SOURA-HORAN FARMS

C2 EMPIRE 46E purchased by ROSSO CHAROLAIS

C2 Charolais 1st Annual Bull Sale • March 28, 2019 • Killarney, MB

u o Y Thank

a sincere thank you and appreciation for all that helped make our 2018 Bull sale a success!

g & d Riglin*, Ken & Cindy Routledge, SKE Charolais*, Brad Yaciuk, White Pearl Charolais, Brad Single, darrell & Roxanne Johnson*, Cavelock Ltd, J & S Ferguson, JBF Charolais, On*, Triple L Stock Farm*, gary Wasylowski *, Royce Reiss, SK, Mark Schram, Blaine Harder, garth McCormack, Soura-Horan Farms*, Sandridge Ranch, SK*, Rudolph Singbiel, Breault Ranching*, nichol Bros, Bruce Fitzmaurice, Brian Sillen, darren Smith, garett Smith, nelson Plett, Max C’s Stock Farm & Clayton Terin

KYR FARMS LTd.

purchased HTA Easton 706E

SLiding HiLLS CHAROLAiS purchased HTA Bright Lights 742E

FdKL CHAROLAiS / C2 CHAROLAiS - purchased HTA in Focus 721E

HTA CHArolAIS And Guest MARCH 20 BUll SAlE 1:00 PM | Wednesday

NEW GENETICS

2019

will be on offer from these herdsires; HTA Astroid 603d, SHSH High Class 43d, HTA Contender 605d & SOS Hooey Pld 127d.

We are thrilled with the 2019 Bull Sale Prospects!

Visit us at our stall in Brandon at Manitoba Ag Ex or stop by the farm for a tour and a visit anytime.

Shawn & Tanya Airey & family H) 204-328-7704 C) 204-724-8823 PO Box 639 Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 htacharolais@hotmail.com

www.htacharolais.com

dOuBLE P STOCK FARMS purchased HTA Firepower 723E