Simmental Focus December 2021

DECEMBER 2021 Vol. 31 No. 6

Canadian Publication Mail Product Agreement No. 40005367

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Over the past 50+ years in the seedstock business, we have had the opportunity to work with many outstanding farm & ranch families.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

To all of our commercial customers and fellow breeders, and to all who have shown interest in our breeding program, we wish you a blessed holiday season and a healthy & prosperous new year!

Mark your calendar for the 28th Annual

MRL BULL SALE

March 5, 2022 At The Ranch Sales Pavillion- Carievale, SK 120- Purebred Red & Black Simmental Bulls 50 Registered Red & Black Angus Bulls Come see for yourself what keeps the cowboys coming back year after year.

Lee (306) 928-4820 Cell (306) 483-8067 Dave (306) 483-8660 Jim (306) 928-4636 Cell (306) 483-7986 Sale Barn (306) 928-2011 F: (306) 928-2027 E: mrl@sasktel.net ww www.mrlranch.com

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This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail.........................................................7,14,24,26 On The Roundup.....................................................................7 Welcome Little Cowpoke........................................................8 Manitoba Ag Ex Show Results..............................................10 Mader Ranches Ladies Night Sale Results............................12 Pembina Triangle Association Sale Results...........................12 Come As U R/Rainbow River Sale Results...........................14 Pembina Triangle Association Commercial Breeder.............20 Friends of the Foundation Scholarship Winners....................22

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Walking in a winter wonderland!

(Photo by Prairie Pistol Designs, taken at McIntosh Ranch, Eriksdale, MB)

Simmental Focus The official publication of the Manitoba Simmental Association published six times per year.

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Down The Trail.............

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December 1 sCamrose Country Classic, Camrose, AB December 3

Well folks, here were are again.... sSimPower Bred Female Sale, Innisfail, AB almost another year has gone by...and what December 4 a year it’s been!! We sure thought this year sKeystone Konnection 42nd Annual Simmental Sale/ would end differently. I’m sure I am not the 33rd Annual Keystone Klassic Red & Black Angus Sale, Brandon, MB only one who will welcome 2022 with open th sTranscon’s Western Harvest 8 Annual Simmental arms!

Bred Heifer Sale, Innisfail, AB

We would like to pass along happy December 5 40th birthday greetings to Stewart ThorgilssQueens of the Heartland Production Sale, son, Triple T Diamond Simmentals, Lundar, McAuley, MB December 6 MB. Also, belated 75th birthday wishes to sThe Source of Elite Simmental Genetics Sale, Dr. Everett More, More Bros Simmentals, Lloydminster, SK Virden, MB! We would like to congratusHBH Angus/Northern Light Simmentals Production late our friends Cam & Myrna Schweitzer, Sale, Oak River, MB Schweitzer Simmentals who have recently December 8 sSpring Creek Simmentals “Goldon Opportunity VII” relocated to Brandon, MB and are settling Female Sale, Moosomin, SK into their brand new home! sDouble Bar D Farms “Sharing The Herd” Production

As we settle back into show & sale Sale, Grenfell, SK season on the prairies, we wish all of our December 9 rd Simmental friends and family the best of sTranscon’s Simmsational 43 Annual Simmental Sale, Moose Jaw, SK luck as they bring out their best. After 2 December 10 years of craziness, it will sure be nice to get sMcMillen Ranching Ltd. “Herdbuilder 2021” back to doing what we all love!! We can’t Online Sale wait to sit down and visit with you all!!

December 11 As we close the doors on another sTranscon’s Season Wrap-Up Simmental Female Sale, Neepawa, MB year, we once again have to say just how sShades of the Prairies Simmental Sale, lucky we are to still be doing what we love, DLMS Farmgate and for that we have all of you to thank.

December 12 Your support means so much to us and we sBonchuk Farms Female Production Sale, McAuley, MB look forward to working with you all again December 13 in 2022!! sMar Mac Farms New Generation Female Sale &

Cheers to a fun, festive, fabulous holComplete Black Angus Dispersal, Brandon, MB iday season! We wish you all a very merry sKarsin Farms & Guests Bull & Female Sale, Christmas and a happy new year!!

DLMS Farmgate th sBorder City 4 Annual Simmental Sale,

John and Joanne Lloydminster, SK (continued on page 14)

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Welcome Little Cowpoke!

On Friday, September 3, 2021, Zane Lehman & Rachelle Sawchuk of Wapelle, SK welcomed a beautiful little girl, Peyton Adelle Lehman. She was born at 4:00 p.m. and weighed 7 lbs 6 oz and is 20.5” long. Peyton is the granddaughter of Dwayne & Diane Nelles, Diamond N Simmentals, Wapella, SK.

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From our family to yours, happy holidays! Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with lots of love, laughter and happiness.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

John, Joanne Jayci Jo, Jackson and Jorja Best

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OCTOBER 29, 2021 BRANDON, MB

LITTLE LADY CLASSIC JACKPOT CHAMPION HFL Rose 1035J

2021 Show Results

JUDGE: TRENT LIEBREICH, RADVILLE, SK CHAMPION HEIFER CALF HFL Rose 1035J Exhibited by Horner Cattle Co., Minnedosa, MB

CHAMPION BULL CALF HFL Mindgame 1005J Exhibited by Horner Cattle Co., Minnedosa, MB

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CALF HFL Rose 1016J Exhibited by Horner Cattle Co.

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CALF Crowe One Great Play 4J Exhibited by Crowe Bros Simmentals, Gilbert Plains, MB

JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE IPU 33A’s Ms Sierra 117H Exhibited by LaBatte Simmentals, Gladmar, SK

JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL BGJV Rampage H218 Exhibited by Crowe Bros Simmentals, Gilbert Plains, MB

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Downey Ms 06H Exhibited by Downey Farms, Coulter, MB

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL WILC Harry 17H Exhibited by Wilcox Simmentals, Treherne, MB

SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Boss Lake Ms Elle 849F Exhibited by Boss Lake Genetics, Parkland County, AB

GRAND CHAMPION BULL HFL Mindgame 1005J Exhibited by Horner Cattle Co., Minnedosa, MB

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE TCW Georgia 10G Exhibited by Twin Meadow Livestock, Treherne, MB

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL BGJV Rampage H218 Exhibited by Crowe Bros Simmentals, Gilbert Plains, MB

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Boss Lake Ms Elle 849F Exhibited by Boss Lake Genetics, Parkland County, AB

CHAMPION BREEDERS HERD/PROGENY OF DAM Horner Cattle Co., Minnedosa, MB

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE HFL Rose 1035J Exhibited by Horner Cattle Co., Minnedosa, MB

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

PREMIER BREEDER/PREMIER EXHIBITOR Horner Cattle Co., Minnedosa, MB HERDSMAN AWARD Downey Farms, Coulter, MB

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

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2021 Edition Mader Ranches Ladies Night Bred Female Sale October 21, 2021 Carstairs, AB 41 lots ave $8,318

High Selling Females Lot 1- Mader Violet 49H, sired by TJSC Boone Pickens 46C was purchased by KCH Cattle Co for $92,000 Lot 3- Mader Sugar 604G, sired by Mader The National 43E was purchased by R3 Cattle for $14,000 Lot 18- Mader Payton 77E, sired by NCB Cobra 47Y was purchased by Southpaw Cattle Co. for $13,000 Lot 15- Mader Fancy 30H, sired by SFI Savage D20 was purchased by Gardner Livestock for $10,000 Lot 2- Mader Sugar 66H, sired by Mader Pearl Harbour 149F was purchased by Czech Mate Livestock for $9,500 Lot 5- Mader Mary 72H, sired by BGS/BM Captain Scream 63D was purchased by Perkin Land & Cattle for $8,000 Lot 11- Mader Opal 125H, sired by LCDR Witness 541C was purchased by Crowe Bros for $7,750 Lot 22- Mader Drama Queen 41H, sired by SVS Betts 808F was purchased by KCH Cattle Co for $7,750 Lot 6- Mader Mary 88H, sired by BGS/BM Captain Scream 63D was purchased by Silver Lake Farms for $7,000

THE BOOKING DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS JANUARY 1OTH, CALL/TEXT JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL SIMMENTAL.FOCUS@GMAIL.COM TO BOOK YOUR SPACE!

41st Annual Pembina Triangle Simmental Association Female Sale

November 19, 2021 Cypress River, MB 15 open heifers ave $4,373 44 bred heifers ave $5,145 Sale grossed $292,000 ave $4,949

High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 36- Silver Lake Havanna 33H, sired by JNR Shade, consigned by Silver Lake Farms, Cartwright, MB was purchased by Crossroad Farms, Shell Lake, SK for $24,000 Lot 17- Tri-R Ms Harmony 8H, sired by SVS Brooks 669D, consigned by Triple R Simmentals, Haywood, MB was purchased by Downey Farms, Coulter, MB for $10,000 Lot 40- Perks Red Betty 251H, sired by BJL Lethal Dose 53F, consigned by Perkin Land & Cattle Co., Elgin, MB was purchased by Valleyfield, Morden, MB for $9,250 Lot 12- Berts Ms Hargrave 14H, sired by SVS Tycoon 841F, consigned by Bert’s NR Simmentals, Haywood, MB was purchased by Silver Lake Farms for $8,250 Lot 41- Perks Nina 1015H, sired by BJL Lethal Dose 53F, consigned by Perkin Land & Cattle Co. was purchased by Wilcox Simmentals/Kevin Dunn, Treherne, MB for $7,000 Lot 42- Perks Miss Candace 156H, sired by Remington Lock N Load 54U, consigned by Perkin Land & Cattle Co. was purchased by LaBatte Simmentals, Gladmar, SK for $6,750 High Selling Open Heifers Lot 37- Silver Lake Jade 1J, sired by Anchor D Ozark 81G, consigned by Silver Lake Farms was purchased by Mark Land & Cattle, Irma, AB for $14,500

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MATERNAL SIBS SELL

Son of Jackson Rose 23D MATERNAL SIBS SELL

Online

BULL SALE

maternal siblings sell FULL SIBS & SONS SELL

HORNER - DOWNHILL -TSN SIMMENTAL & ANGUS Featuring Sons of

WS PROCLAMATION 202E, IPU BENTLEY 81F, MRL MISSILE 138C, WS EPIC, MADER WALK THIS WAY, SAV RENOVATION AND COLEMAN BRAVO sons out of our leading donor JACKSON ROSE 23D, full siblings and sons of ENDGAME first sons of our newest herdsire MRL HEATSEEKER 109E & 2 ET sons of the high selling WLB HEIDI 34C 380F

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Past High Seller to River Point Cattle & First Class Marketing ANGUS BULLS SELL

FEBRUARY 2022

Past High Seller to Hilltop Cattle Co.

80 ANGUS INFLUENCE BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY! Proven and predictable cow making females, many Ai sired and Ai bred, February and April calving females available. for more info contact LAURA HORNER: 204 868 5335 • JAKE RAWLUK: 204 768 0284 • MINNEDOSA, MANITOBA

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Come As U R - Rainbow River Simmentals Online Production Sale Vol 2 November 16, 2021 23 Live Lots AVE $3,793 1 Embryo Lot $1,000

High Selling Simmental Heifers Lot 24- Rainbowriver Reeba 43H, sired by Wheatland Red Express 890F was purchased by Willerton Simmentals, SK for $6,250 Lot 1- KKBS Gold 125J, sired by MRL Playmaker 36G was purchased by Don Kruger, SK for $6,000 Lot 3- KKBS Prim Rose 131J, sired by KKBS Red Brisk 43G was purchased by McMillen Ranching, SK for $5,500 Lot 19- Rainbowriver Soda Pop 43J, sired by SVS Dynasty 915G was purchased by Jody Jorgensen, SK for $5,500 Lot 5- Come As U R Linnette 128J, sired by MRL Playmaker 36G was purchased by Jody Jorgensen, SK for $5,000 Lot 25- Rainbowriver Umbra 5H, sired by SVS Tycoon 841F was purchased by Josh VanDenBossche, SK for $4,500 Lot 13- KKBS Lou 110J, sired by MRL Justified 92G was purchased by Jensen Simmentals, SK for $4,000 Lot 21- Rainbowriver Belle 27J, sired by IPU Lieutenant 24E was purchased by Judd Ag Ventures, MB for $4,000

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December 14 sSouthern Alberta Roundup 28th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Stavely, AB December 15 sCanadian Donors Pregnant Recipient Online Sale, DLMS.ca December 17 sFriday Night Lights 10th Annual Simmental Sale, Olds, AB December 18 sTranscon’s National Trust On Ice Semen & Embryo Sale Chapter XIII, Red Deer, AB sCheckers Simmental Sale, Ponoka, AB December 19 sTranscon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale, Red Deer, AB sTranscon’s Ultimate Red & Black XXIV Simmental Sale, Red Deer, AB December 21 sMeadow Acres Simmentals Complete Dispersale Sale, Lampman, SK December 31 sNew Year’s Resolution Frozen Genetic Sale Volume IX, Moose Jaw, SK January 29, 2022 wMC Quantock “Canada’s Bulls” Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK February 5 wHill 70 Quantock Ranch “Barn Burnin” Bull Sale, Lloydminster, AB February 11 wGenetic Edge Bull Sale, Rimbey, AB February 12 wJNR Farms Bull & Female Sale, Willingdon, AB February 18 wTriangle Stock Farms Annual Bull Sale, Parkland County, AB wMader Ranches 33rd Annual Bull Sale, Carstiars, AB February 19 wFebruary Freeze All Breeds Frozen Genetics Online Bull Sale, DLMS.ca

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Announcing the 1st annual

March 11-12th , 2022 farmgatetimedauctions.ca

online at DLMS

Consingments from Bar 0 Farms Downey Farms Lone Star Simmentals More Bros Simmentals

Thank you to the purchasers of the 2021 high sellers from our individual bull pens

more’s hitchhiker 2H sold to Ian Mitchell, Barriere BC

More Bros Simmentals virden, mb Everett More 204-851-1737

Lonestar Hank 200G sold to Bar J Genetics, Amaranth MB

Lone Star Simmentals melita, mb Nick Fletcher 204-264-0431

Downey 51H sold to Cole Turner, Hartney MB

Downey Farms coulter, mb Ryan Downey 204-522-0838

BOF Regulator 13H sold to Kevin Griffith, Oak Lake MB

Bar 0 Farms melita, mb Cole Oliver 204-264-0522

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Introducing...

RICH MC POL HYATT PPFF 25H HOMO POLLED NON-DILUTOR 100% FULL FLECK

Semen will be available for 2022 breeding season in Canada and USA.

Find us on Facebook @RichMcFarms

Instagram @rich_mc_farms_ltd

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Rich Mc Jonah 27J

100% FULL FLECK

A sampling of our bulls available by private treaty on the farm

Rich Mc Jason 45J

100% FULL FLECK

Rich Mc Jesse 41J

100% FULL FLECK

FROM OUR HERD TO YOURS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Jason McLean, Mylia Richards and Avery McLean Pilot Mound, MB richmcfarms@gmail.com Jason cell 204.825.7207 Mylia cell 204.245.1203 www.richmcsimmentals.com

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Thank you to all of our 2021 bidders and buyers, your support is greatly appreciated!

KEVIN DUNN, MB MJD FARM INC., MB* SHAUN LIVINGSTONE, AB NEW CREEK ACRES LTD., MB TIM DUNN, MB OAKVIEW SIMMENTALS JR DIV, MB AJB LIVESTOCK, MB PERKIN LAND & CATTLE, MB* BITZ SIMMENTALS, SK PRAIRIE RIDGE STOCK FARM, MB* CROSSROAD FARMS, SK RED TOP LIVESTOCK, AB DESTINY SIMMENTALS/ SCHWEITZER/McCOLL SIMMENTALS, MB/SK* TAYLOR MADE, ON SILVER LAKE FARMS, MB DMD RANCH, MB SUN RISE SIMMENTALS, SK DOWNEY FARMS, MB SYLVAN GENETICS, MB* FIRDALE SIMMENTALS, MB TOWNVIEW FARMS, SK HANDFORD SIMMENTALS, MB TRIPLE R SIMMENTALS, MB* JI BAR CATTLE COMPANY, MB VALLEYFIELD SIMMENTALS, MB KREUTNER FARMS LTD., MB* WILCOX SIMMENTALS/KEVIN DUNN, MB LABATTE SIMMENTALS, SK WINDING LANE SIMMENTALS, MB LIL CHICKS CATTLE CO., MB* AUSTIN KEMP, MB LOCHWOOD FARMS, MB* DOUG CHORNOBOY, MB MAPLEHURST FARMS, MB* DYLAN DESROCHERS, SK MARK LAND & CATTLE CORP., AB KEVEN KREUTNER, MB* MASSINON FARMS, MB* MATHEW KULBACKI, MB MATHESON FARMS SCOTT & TINA PATTERSON, MB* & SPUD ISLAND FARMS, PEI* SCOTT MACKENZIE, MB* * DENOTES MULTIPLE LOTS

The February 2022 Herdsire Edition of Simmental Focus is fast approaching, book early to claim your spot!

Contact us at simmental.focus@gmail.com or call/text Joanne at 204-750-2350.

BOOKING DEADLINE- JANUARY 10, 2022 CAMERA READY DEADLINE- JANUARY 15, 2022

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Circle L Simmentals has made their last call for the cows off pasture.

“We are pleased to announce that we have sold all of our bred females to Crimson Creek Simmentals of Garland, MB. A Big thank you to Dustin & Ashley Rushinka and children Adrianna, Shea & Arizona for the purchase of our cow herd. ~ Len & Mary Bergen

We have yearling bulls for sale by private treaty.

Sons of: Tycoon, Epic, Bounty, Hunter, State of War, Structure and West Rock. Call for details.

“We would like to thank Leonard & Mary Bergen, Circle L Simmentals for allowing us to purchase their complete herd. We are very honored to be given this opportunity and we are excited to be adding new bloodlines & genetics that come from a ranch we have looked up to over the years.” ~ Dustin & Ashley Rushinka and family, Crimson Creek Simmentals

From our families to yours, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

CIRCLE L SIMMENTALS

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Len & Mary Bergen Dauphin, MB Ph: 204-648-4373/204-648-3750

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2021 Pembina Triangle Simmental Association Commercial Breeder Of The Year- J & B Livestock

On behalf of J & B Livestock, Brian DeMeuleneire, son Justin DeMeuleneire and daughter-in-law Nadia DeMeuleneire, we would like to thank the Pembina Triangle Simmental Association for the recognition of our cattle.

We’ve always experimented with different breeds including Simmental, Charolais and Angus. Our first Simmental bull was purchased from the pioneer of the Simmental breed, Archie Londry of AWL Simmentals.

The true commitment to Simmental was when Justin moved back home to the farm. He started his herd by purchasing 25 bred heifers, 7 mature cows as well as a yearling bull from Ray Cormier of Riverbank Farms, La Salle, MB in 2014. It was then we realized the milk and mothering ability that Simmentals are famously know for. The following spring, we purchased Teddy Bear and Malkin, half brothers off of the infamous IPU Crosby 164Y from Wilcox Simmentals. Since then we have purchased bulls from WLB Livestock, Silver Lake Farms, Rainbow River Simmentals and McRuer Simmentals. Another great addition and true female maker was MRL 69D who we purchased in the fall of 2019 from Wilcox Simmentals.

Justin and Nadia begin calving their first group of 50 cows from January to mid-March, followed by a two week break. Afterwards, the big group begins with Justin & Nadia having another 40 cows and Brian 130 cows.

We wean our calves in October and background them iwth a TMR mixer wagon. Their feed consists of corn silage, straw.hay, barley & oats. If the market is strong we sell the early steers at the beginning of December and follow up with the rest in February. Our replacement pen usually consists of 20-25 strong Simmental influenced females.

To wrap things up, we once again would like to say thank you for this award. We are truly honored and hope to continue to produce top livestock in the future.

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Thank you to our 2021 buyers: * Kostyniuk Farms Sundown, MB * Dennis Larocque Fisher Branch, MB * Robert & Richard Davy, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB * Brent & Tracey Wright, MacGregor, MB * Ken & Monica Gratton, St. Laurent, MB

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Happy holidays from our herd to yours, and all the best in the new year!

AP Simmentals Fisher Branch, MB April & Patrick Davy and family Ph:1-204-641-8655 E: apsimmentals@gmail.com

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Down The Trail.............

February 20 wElm Tree & Ferme Forbell Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate February 21 wRendezvous Farms 18th Annual Holiday Monday Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Ste Rose du Lac, MB February 23 wCrossroad Farms Bull & Female Sale, Shell Lake, SK February 25 wLone Stone Farms Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale, Westlock, AB February 26 wTranscon’s Peace Country Bull Sale, Beaverlodge, AB wLewis Farms 37th Annual Bull Sale, Spruce Grove, AB February 27 wM & J Farms & Glasman Farms Simmental & Angus 2 Year Old Bull & Female Sale, Russell, MB February 27-28 wHorner/Downhill/TSN Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate February 28 wBeechinor Bros. Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Bentley, AB March 1 wDouble Bar D “Best Of Both Worlds” Simmental/ SimAngus Bull Sale, Grenfell, SK wMCG Simmentals 7 Guest Bull & Female Sale, Stavely, AB March 2 wSpring Lake Simmentals, The Zimmers Bull Sale, Daysland, AB March 3 wJP Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, McAuley, MB March 4 wLaBatte Simmentals 42nd Annual Bull & Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SK wChittick Farms Bull Sale, Mayerthorpe, AB

March 5 wBridge City Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon, SK wMcMillen Ranching 27th Annual Bull Sale, Carievale, SK wLeewood Ranch Bull & Female Sale, Mannville, AB March 6 wR Plus 21st Annual Bull & Female Sale, Estevan, SK March 7 wCanadian Central Bull & Female Simmental & Angus Sale, Winnipeg, MB wTranscon’s Bull Spectrum Simmental Sale, Thorsby, AB wThe Red Willow Ranch Ltd. Bull Sale, Cut Knife, SK March 8 wBonchuk Farms Annual Bull Sale, Virden, MB March 9 wMar Mac Farms Bull Sale, Brandon, MB March 10 wSpring Creek’s “In Pursuit Of Perfection” Bull Sale, Moosomin, SK wTrancon’s 4th Annual Next Step Bull Sale, Thorsby, AB March 11-12 wHighway 83 South Simmental Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate March 12 wTranscon’s Red Deer County Bull Sale, Innisfail, AB March 12-13 wCrowe Bros Simmentals Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate March 14 wOakview/Perkin/Triple R Simmental Bull Sale, Darlingford, MB wSouth Sask Simmental & Angus Sale, Moose Jaw, SK

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TCW 28J

WILC 47J

WILC 40H

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HOMO POLLED

Erixon Lad 29G x MAF R Horizon 7Y

Erixon Lad 29G x RF Nitro 219Z

WFL Westcott 24C x CDI/PLCC Dr. Phil 145U

WILC 52J

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2021 EDITION

RF Liner 758E x CMS Skywalker 305A

WILC 7J

HOMO POLLED/ HOMO BLK

Simmental Sale

Opens Friday, December 10, 2021 9:00 AM CST Racehorse starts Saturday, December 11, 2021 6:00 PM CST www.farmgatetimedauctions.ca

CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z x MR CCF Vision

WILC 32J

HOMO POLLED/ HETRO BLK

Erixon Lad 29G x Rock Mr Dew Time 75Y

Darnell Fornwald 403.795.8030 Shay Martindale 780.812.4581 Jonathan Karsin 204.870.0329 Kyle Boss 587.432.6160 View catalog online at www.firstclassmarketing.com

www.wilcoxsimmentals.com

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Down The Trail.............

March 15 wKuntz/McIntosh/SAJ Simmental Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK wPrairie Partners Bull & Female Sale, Killarney, MB March 17 wTranscon’s Premium Beef Simmental Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB March 18 wHigh Bluff Stock Farms Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Inglis, MB March 19 wProudly Western Simmental Bull Sale, Whitewood, SK w8th Annual Kulyk Simmentals Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK March 20 Prairie Wind Farms Online Simmental Bull Sale, DLMS.ca March 21 wTranscon’s Cattle Country Simmental Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB wHighway 21 Group Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Hanna, AB March 24 wWheatland Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Bienfait, SK wJanzen Ranches 29th Annual Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale, Rosemary, AB March 25 wCattle Capital Bull Sale, Ste Rose du Lac, MB March 27 wBest Of The Breeds Bull Sale, Yorkton, SK March 28 wSouthwest Showcase Simmental Bull Sale, Swift Current, SK April 2 wTranscon’s Advantage Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK

AD INDEX 83 South Bull Sale...........................................15 Alameda Agencies...........................................29 AP Simmentals................................................21 Circle L Simmentals..........................................19 Crowe Bros......................................................4 Downhill Simmentals.........................................13 First Class Cattle Marketing............................29 Glasman Farms/M & J Farms..........................32 High Bluff Stock Farms...................................30 Horner Cattle Co..............................................13 Jack Auction Group.........................................30 Karsin Farms..................................................23 Keystone Livestock.........................................30 MacCrostie Livestock......................................27 Manitoba Simmental Association.........................6 Maple Lake Stock Farms....................................11 Mar Mac Farms.................................................3 Mark Stock....................................................30 McMillen Ranching Ltd.......................................2 Miracle Ranch Equipment.................................29 Pembina Triangle Simmental Association...........20 Prairie Pistol Designs......................................29 Rich Mc Farms.............................................16,17 Riverbank Farms.............................................29 Select Sires...................................................30 Silver Lake Farms.............................................9 Timberlind Auctions........................................30 Tracy Vestby..................................................30 Transcon Livestock..........................................31 Trouw Nutrition..............................................29 TSN Livestock.................................................13 Twin Meadow Livestock/Wilcox Simmentals......25 WJ Livestock Supply.......................................29

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To all of our 2021 bidders and buyers: Jack McCoubrey Randy Wilson Sue & Bill VanBakel Pam & Terry Ribey Mia & Andy Toll Your support is greatly appreciated!

MacCrostie Livestock Zoe, Jeff, Ava and Dale Maccrostie

135 con 22 Rr 4 Paisley, Ontario N0G 2N0 Ph: 519.708.0778

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Thank you to all those who have shown interest in our program this year! Special thanks to our 2021 buyers: *Wallace McNutt, NS *Karen & Jeff Bryk, ON *Leon Raginskas, ON *Troy Ferris, NB *Tara Brandson, MB

FROM OUR RANCH TO YOURS, HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Quarter Horses Home of Boon Doc Dually Dual Pep x Boon Bar

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