Simmental Focus March Issue

MARCH 2021

Canadian Publication Mail Product Agreement No. 40005367

Vol. 31 No. 2

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“HERDBUILDERS ‘20” Thank you to all the bidders and buyers at our female sale: LJ Farms, AB Goudy’s Prairie Acres, SK* Circle M Farms, MB* Johnson Farms Simmental, AB Harvie Crest, AB* TSN Livestock, MB* Brueckner Eales Simmental, ND* Section 17 Livestock, SK* Steeves Land & Cattle, SK* C & E Stephens Farms, SK Jorgensen Land & Cattle, SK Charlie Porter, SK Harly Day, SK* Kash Simmental, SK* Westway Farms, AB* Downhill Simmental, MB* Dart Simmentals, AB Kwiatkowksi Cattle, AB Lawnview Simmental, MB* L & L Simmental, SK* XRC Simmentals, SK Carpathian Land & Livestock, AB Bell Simmentals, ND* K Daniel Loewen, BC Dennis Mauthe, MB* JC Simmental, SK* Diamond K Ranch, SK* Bouchard Livestock, AB* Dana Flaman, SK* Bristol View, QC Bar O Farms, MB* Bossence Farms, SK* Hidden Gem Livestock, AB Dubas Red Angus, NE Volume Buyer: Steeves Land & Livestock

JOIN US FOR OUR 27TH ANNUAL BULL SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 AT THE RANCH. *SALE WILL BE BROADCASTED ONLINE WITH DLMS AND DVAUCTION FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT BE WITH US ON SALE DAY.**

130 RED & BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS & 45 RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS SELL. HERD BULLS DESIGNED BY RANCHERS FOR RANCHERS.

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Top Tips For A Smooth Calving Season

The most important day of a calf’s life is the first one. There are some key factors that play a role in whether or not a baby calf gets off to a good start and research has demonstrated that the first 24 hours of life are critical in order for a calf to survive to weaning and beyond.

Interventions – follow-up care is important

Dystocia, or calving complications, pose a health risk for both the newborn calf and the cow. While dystocia can be partially managed with careful breeding choices and culling practices, proper nutrition, and managing for a body condition score of 3 (on a scale of 1-5) before calving, difficult deliveries can still occur.

Every scenario is different, however once a water bag appears, a calf should hit the ground within one hour for cows, or up to one and a half hours for a first-calf heifer. If this doesn’t happen, intervention may be needed, especially if no progress has occurred for thirty minutes, the cow stops pushing, or there are other signs of trouble. If there is a problem, a water bag may not always appear, so be observant of other behaviours that signal labour, such as tail switching, restlessness, the appearance of membranes or discharge, or a kink in the cow’s tail.

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SIMMENTAL FOCUS-5 This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail.........................................................................................7,38,40 On The Roundup................................................................................................7 Ad Index...........................................................................................................40 Welcome Little Cowpokes.................................................................................8 CWA Announces Virtual Education Program..................................................10 JNR/Janzen Ranches Sale Results...................................................................14 2021 Cattle Sale Guidelines.............................................................................16 Tips For A Smooth Calving Season.........................................................4,18,26 Rendezvous Farms Sale Results..................................................................22,26 CSA Director Nominations.........................................................................32,34

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On The Cover..........

Time March’s On...

Bring on bull sale season!

(Photo by Prairie Pistol Designs)

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Join us for the

CSA AGM & YCSA ShoW

July 22-25

Portage La Prairie, MB watch for sponsorship opportunities and registration packages

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2021 Board of Directors President Melissa McRae

Vice President Kolton McIntosh Second Vice PresIDent Donovan Hickson Secretary Laurelly Beswitherick Directors at large Nikki Armstrong Gracie Falconer Brooke Canart Kyle Taylor Tracy Wilcox Angela Thorgilsson Megan Johns Pat Wilcox CSA Director Bill Biglieni

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for all the bidders, buyers & donors in the MSA ONLINE FUNDRAISER AUCTION hosted by farmgatetimedauctions.ca

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Box 274, Austin, MB R0H 0C0 President: Melissa McRae 204-573-9903 Secretary: Laurelly Beswitherick 204-637-2046 b2@inetlink.ca

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

March 1 wBeechinor Bros. Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Bentley, AB wErixon Simmentals Bull & Female Sale, Clavet, SK wKSL Simmentals 3rd Annual Bull & Female Sale, Beaverlodge, AB March 2 wDouble Bar D “Best Of Both Worlds” Simmental/SimAngus Bull Sale, Grenfell, SK wLeewood Ranch & Kuzio Farms Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Mannville, AB March 3 wMaple Lake Stock Farms “Kick Off To Spring” Bull Sale, Hartney, MB wRusylvia Cattle Co. 1st Annual Bull Sale, Derwent, AB wSpring Lake Simmentals Bull Sale, Camrose, AB March 4 wJP Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, McAuley, MB wPheasantdale 17th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Balcarres, SK wWestway Farms 18th Annual Bull Sale, Didsbury, AB March 4 wWilson/Snider 3rd Annual Online Bull & Female Sale, DLMS.ca March 5 wLaBatte Simmentals 41st Annual Bull & Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SK wBull Fest ‘21 Simmental Bull Sale, Camrose, AB March 6 wBridge City Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon, SK wMcMillen Ranching 27th Annual Bull Sale, Carievale, SK wLockhart Valley 16th Annual Bull Sale, Rimbey, AB

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Holy smokes folks.....it’s March already!!!

Time flies when you’re having fun, right!!?? Ok, so we had “winter” for a few weeks, we knew it was coming...we were just all accustomed to the balmy weather we got to enjoy in December & January... and we all lived to tell about it, so I’d say we call that a win! And, if anyone complains how hot it is this summer....well....maybe you should consider changin’ your address....just sayin.......

It’s bull sale season folks!! Some call this “the fifth season,” and this year with no hockey, we are sure glad have to have something to look forward to!! Mailboxes are being stuffed with sale catalogs and the cowboys & cowgirls have been busy getting the boys ready for your appraisal.

Although most sales will look a little different than we are used to, Simmental bulls are still highly sought after, so do your homework and make your list. Whether you attend in person, watch and bid online or send your order with the sales staff- the Simmental family will work together to get you what you need.

We would like to extend our sympathy to the Hannah family, Hannah Simmentals, Didsbury, AB on the loss of Rodney Hannah. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

We would like to send out happy birthday wishes to Carmen Jackson, High Bluff Stock Farms, Inglis, MB who celebrated his 60th birthday in February. We hope you took some time to celebrate!

As we embark on the upcoming bull sale season, we hope to get back out on the road and although we understand we might not get to see all of our friends and customers, we wish everyone much success in the sale ring and in the upcoming breeding season. Here’s hoping things will be back to “normal” sooner than later. Hang in there friends....

John and Joanne

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Welcome Little Cowpokes!

It’s a boy!! Congratulations to Jason & Donna Theroux and siblings Zachery, Caleb, Suzanne & Richard, Homestead T Simmentals, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB on the arrival of Matthieu Éloi Theroux who was born January 17, 2021 weighing 8 lbs 14 oz.

Mesa Jyl Glasman was born February 3, 2021 weighing 7 lbs 7.8 oz and 20.5 inches long. She is welcomed by parents Jared & Chelsey and big brother McCoy Glasman, and grandparents Miles & Bonnie Glasman, M & J Farms, Russell, MB.

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JNR Farms 3rd Annual Bull & Female Sale

February 6, 2021 Willingdon, AB Sale Grossed $341,200 37 Bulls ave $7,516 7 Open Fullblood Heifers ave $4,764 11 Commercial Heifers ave $2,705 High Selling Bulls Lot 3- JNR Baldwin, sired by JNR Boulder was purchased by Wolfe Farms, Valleyview, AB for $24,000 Lot 13- JNR Cruise, sired by JNR’s Concept was purchased by Triple W Simmentals, Valleyview, AB for $14,000 Lot 7- JNR Beretta, sired by JNR Boulder was purchased by Brock Ranches, Red Deer County, AB for $13,000 Lot 14- JNR Corwin, sired by JNR’s Concept was purchased by Green Glade Farms, Provost, AB for $11,500 Lot 2- JNR Bullseye, sired by JNR Boulder was purchased by KSL Simmentals, Beaverlodge, AB for $10,000 Lot 33- JNR Speed, sired by RWR Sully 9E was purchased by Rodger Tataryn, Ituna, SK for $9,500 Lot 34- JNR Scope, sired by RWR Sully 9E was purchased by Hutterian Brethren Church Of Scotford, Ft Saskatchewan, AB for $9,500 Lot 1- JNR Boulder, sired by MFI Bambam was purchased by Dean Smith, Heinsburg, AB for $8,750 High Selling Open Heifers Lot 45- JNR Sophia, sired by JNR Sniper was purchased by Frontier Cattle Company, Cherhill, AB for $6,000 Lot 43- JNR Carly, sired by JNR’s Concept was purchased by MW Farms, McRae, AB for $5,100 Lot 44- JNR Bianca, sired by JNR Boulder was purchased by Frontier Cattle Company, Cherhill, AB for $5,000

Janzen Ranches 28th Annual Red & Black Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale February 11, 2021 Rosemary, AB

Sale Grossed $325,350 58 Lots ave $5,610 12 Blk Purebred Simmental Bulls ave $4,563 37 Purebred Simmental Bulls $6,200 9 Red Angus Bulls ave $4,578 High Selling Purebred Simmental Bulls Lot 30- AEDJ Liner 133H, sired by RKTS Remuda 29E was purchased by Lakeview Farm Ltd., Three Hills, AB for $11,500 Lot 36- AEDJ Matrix 155H, sired by Sunny Valley Matrix 32E was purchased by Lakeview Farm Ltd., Three Hills, AB for $10,500 Lot 25- AEDJ Matrix 110H, sired by Sunny Valley Matrix 32E was purchased by Kokay Farms Ltd., Duchess, AB for $9,500 Lot 13- AEDJ Cash 49H, sired by Circle G Cash 1C was purchased by Kokay Farms Ltd., Duchess, AB for $9,250 Lot 10- AEDJ Matrix 35H, sired by Sunny Valley Matrix 32E was purchased by Mack Ranching Ltd., Medicine Hat, AB for $9,000 Lot 4- AEDJ Cash 16H, sired by Circle G Cash 1C was purchased by Cronkite Cattle Co Ltd., Warner, AB for $8,500 Lot 21- AEDJ Kind 98H, sired by Bailey’s One Of A Kind was purchased by Dunlop Ranch Ltd., Granum, AB for $8,500 High Selling Black Purebred Simmental Bulls Lot 38- AEDJ Black Matrix 71H, sired by Sunny Valley Matrix 32E was purchased by Brian Bohnet, Medicine Hat, AB for $6,000 Lot 48- AEDJ 137H, sired by OBB Riddler 339E was purchased by Cody & Aspen Cronkhite, Warner, AB for $5,500 Lot 43- AEDJ 95H, sired by OBB Riddler 339E was purchased by Brian Bohnet, Medicine Hat, AB for $4,750

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Top Tips For A Smooth Calving Season (continued from page 4)

Calves born with assistance are less likely to drink colostrum – that first, rich milk newborns require – on their own. Assisted calves are more likely to have reduced vigour or be mismothered and need proper care and attention to increase their ability to survive.  If a calf is born with assistance, DO NOT hang the calf upside down. Rather, place the calf in the recovery position to keep the airway open and better enable it to start breathing.  Both cows and calves may benefit from pain medication following a difficult delivery. Administering an NSAID, like meloxicam, can help to promote cow recovery, improve her appetite, and lead to better milk production. If a calf’s pain is managed, they will be more comfortable, are more likely to get up and stay active, start nursing, and stay warm.  Assess a calf’s vigour by testing for a suckle reflex. Place a finger or two in the calf’s mouth and gently tickle the roof of its mouth. If a calf has a strong suckle reflex within 10 minutes of birth, they will have a better chance of nursing the cow on their own without assistance. A calf with a weak suckle reflex will need monitoring and likely colostrum supplementation.  A dazed or weak calf can be resuscitated. To stimulate a calf, rub the chest vigorously, poke a clean straw into its nostril, or even dribble a small amount of cold water in a calf’s ear.

Colostrum – the sooner the better

Colostrum is full of fats, vitamins, and protein antibodies called immunoglobulin G (IgG). These antibodies are essential to help a calf develop immunity to diseases specific to the farm it is born on. Calves should suckle a recommended minimum of 1 liter of colostrum in the first 4-6 hours of life.

Producers should pay attention to whether of not they see a baby calf nurse its mother. Look to see if the cow’s teats have been sucked, feel the calf’s belly to see if it is full, or look at its hooves to see if the soft, rubbery capsule has been worn off, an indication that it has been standing up. If it doesn’t look like the calf has what it needs or it appears weak or dull, the following are some supplementation considerations:  The best source of supplemental colostrum is from within your own herd. The freshly calved cow can be milked, or colostrum can be collected from another cow on your farm and frozen for up to one year.  Never microwave colostrum which can “cook” the antibodies and render them useless. Instead, place the bag of frozen colostrum in a bowl of warm water so it can gradually increase in temperature.  Powdered colostrum is an option if fresh/frozen colostrum is unavailable. Read the package to determine if the product is a “replacement” or a “supplement.” Supplements contain fewer grams of IgG per liter so two packages may be required to meet the needs of the calf.  Veterinarians recommend feeding calves anywhere from a minimum of 100 grams IgG up to 200 grams IgG.  Avoid colostrum sourced from other farms, to prevent bringing unwanted diseases to your herd.  When administering colostrum, bottle-feeding is better than tube-feeding. A bottle will support the calf’s suckle reflex which in turn will ensure the optimal amount of antibodies are absorbed in the calf’s gut.  Tube feeding is better than nothing, however it places the milk directly into the rumen, which doesn’t allow for maximum absorption.  Use separately marked tubes or bottles for feeding colostrum and treating sick calves. This will prevent newborn calves from being exposed to disease.

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Manitoba Bull Test Station 57th Annual Bull Sale Saturday March 27, 2021 1:00 pm Multi-Breed Yearling Bull & Female Sale With Ranch Horse Sale To Follow

Simmental Consignors: Diamond Bar S Simmental, Bar PS Livestock & Otter Creek Farm

15 Simmental Bulls On Offer Sires Represented: Remington Red Label HR Springcreek Lotto 52Y SVS Red Hot 6X Kuntz Super Duty 4Y Hart State of War 056C Keet’s Fusion 49F Bar PS Pol Atlas 2F Bar PS Pol Architect 1D Rendezvous 139F OLF Otis Y43

4 Simmental Heifers will sell as well.

SALE OFFERING: 107 BULLS, 33 OPEN HEIFERS. SIMMENTAL, ANGUS, GELVIEH, SHORTHORN, MAINE-ANJOU, CHAROLAIS, SALER & LIMOUSIN ~ Rare opportunity to select genetics from 40 different consignors across Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. ~ Performance data, CUP Ultrasound Data, and EPD’s available. ~ Animals grown out on a developer ration to optimize gains to promote longevity and soundness.

For more information contact: Located 17 miles east of Brandon on Highway #1 and ½ south on Highway #351; 1.5 hours north of U.S. border.

Cody Nolan, Station Manager Manitoba Beef Cattle Performance Association Ph: 204-573-4006 Email: bulltest@mynetset.ca Website: www.manitobabulltest.com Find us on Facebook: Manitoba Bull Test Station

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City View Simmentals & Abound Livestock

11th Annual Bull Sale With Sunnyside Simmentals

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 1:00p.m. Johnstone Auction, Moose Jaw, Sk

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On Offer: * 35 Simmental Bulls * 11 Black Angus Bulls

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Rendezvous Farms Bull & Female Sale

February 15, 2021 Ste Rose du Lac, MB Sale Grossed $1,294,650 130 Bulls ave $8,250 34 Blk Purebred bulls ave $7,404 66 Purebred bulls ave $8,284 30 Fullblood bulls ave $9,133 52 Open Heifers ave $4,272 13 Blk Purebred Open Heifers ave $4,385 26 Purebred Open Heifers ave $3,927 12 Fullblood Open Heifers ave $5,029 1 Black 3/4 Purebred Open Heifer $2,700 High Selling Fullblood Bulls Lot 129- Rendezvous 383H, sired by Virginia Banquet 38F was purchased by Wall Simmental, Eden, SK for $14,000 Lot 109- Rendezvous 85H, sired by LHVS Charles 29C was purchased by Kotowich Evergreen Farms, St Paul, AB for $13,750 Lot 117- Rendezvous 191H, sired by LHVS Charles 29C was purchased by Andres Stock & Seed Ltd., Roblin, MB for $13,000 Lot 108- Rendezvous 591H, sired by LHVS Charles 29C was purchased by Lake Manitoba Charolais, Vogar, MB for $13,000 Lot 114- Rendezvous 80H, sired by LHVS Charles 29C was purchased by Lark Spur Ranch Ltd., Ste Rose du Lac, MB for $13,000 Lot 131- Rendezvous 75H, sired by Virigina Banquet 38F was purchased by Doug Wilson, Pilot Mound, MB for $13,000 Lot 113- Rendezvous 160H, sired by LHVS Charles 29C was purchased by S & A Frericks Inc., Ashton, SD for $12,500 Lot 111- Rendezvous 187H, sired by LHVS Charles 29C was purchased by Huber Simmental Ranch, Hallday, ND for $12,000 Lot 106- Rendezvous 438H, sired by LHVS Charles 29C was purchased by Triple V Ranch, Carrington, ND for $11,500

High Selling Black Purebred Bulls Lot 4- Rendezvous 101H, sired by LFE Avenger 834E was purchased by East Point Cattle Corp., Mellville, SK for $12,500 Lot 8- Rendezvous 535H, sired by LFE Powershift 339C was purchased by K Bar Livestock, Ste Rose du Lac, MB for $10,000 Lot 10- Rendezvous 32H, sired by LFE BS Lewis 3173C was purchased by K Bar Livestock, Ste Rose du Lac, M For $10,000 Lot 15- Rendezvous 423H, sired by LFE BS Lewis 3173C was purchased by K Bar Livestock, Ste Rose du Lac, M For $10,000 Lot 280-Rendezvous 595H, sired by MRL Percy 37D was purchased by Jacob Bach, Watertown, SD for $10,000 High Selling Red Purebred Bulls Lot 84- Rendezvous 197H, sired by Kuntz Patriot 27C was purchased by Beechinor Bros, Bentely, AB for $21,500 Lot 52- Rendezvous 33H, sired by Skors Rampage 88F was purchased by Jaydawn Farms, Sexsmith, AB for $20,000 Lot 76- Rendezvous 21H, sired by ZSL Mr Red Express 106Z was purchased by Bar CL Farm, Sundre, AB for $20,000 Lot 57- Rendezvous 39H, sired by Skors Rampage 88F was purchased by Cole & Landon Wise, Maple Creek, SK for $17,000 Lot 79- Rendezvous 94H, sired by ZSL Mr Red Express 106Z was purchased by Haman Ranch, Rugby, ND for $13,000 Lot 85- Rendezvous 111H, sired by Kuntz Patriot 27C was purchased by Stolson Farms Ltd., Hodgeville, SK for $13,000 High Selling Fullblood Heifers Lot 188- Rendezvous Ms Banquet 543H, sired by Virginia Banquet 38F was purchased by Brightstone Colony Farms, Lac du Bonnet, MB for $5,800 Lot 179- Rendezvous Charlene 411H, sired by LHVS Charles 29C was purchased by Double RN Ranching Corp., Lloydminster, AB for $5,750 Lot 180- Rendezvous Charlene 467H, sired by LHVS Charles 29C was purchased by Corner View Cattle Co., Plympton Wyoming, ON for $5,750

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TTTD 43H

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S: COLB Whiskey Jack 31F D: Triple T Blair 677B TRANSCON ONLINE View and bid online at WWW.TRANSCONLIVESTOCK.COM

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TRIP 44H

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TRIP 38H

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Wade & Angela Thorgilsson & Family Stewart & Carla Thorgilsson & Family Ph: 204.762.5492 Ph: 204.762.6156 Wade cell 204.739.3225 Stewart cell 204.739.8301 Angela cell 204.739.3094 Sydney cell 204.280.1441 E: angwadet@gmail.com www.tripletdiamondsimmentals.com E: triplet@mymts.net

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Strong Cow Families MJB Miss Ebony 5E

MI Miss Exray 50E

Produce Predictable Offspring

“Predictability and Profitability” Find us on Facebook @RichMcFarms

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Stay Tuned...

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Watch for exciting horned & polled offspring off these leading ladies in 2021.

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Tips For A Smooth Calving Season

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Disease prevention – keep calving area clean

The most effective way to manage disease in young calves is to manage the “disease balance”. If calves aren’t exposed to bacteria and viruses that cause common calfhood diseases such as scours, septicemia, pneumonia, or navel ill, their risk of infection is going to be minimal.  Disease outbreaks are less common when cattle are spread out so if possible, reduce confinement.  For producers calving on pasture, provide ample space for expectant cows, then move pairs to fresh ground. This is referred to as a Sandhills calving system.  When calving in a corral, the principle of providing a clean environment remains the same.

Provide lots of fresh, clean straw for bedding. This also helps ensure that cows’ udders are kept clean and dry.  Clean pens regularly.  Disease-causing bacteria can lurk in common areas such as creep feeders, wind shelters, or calf huts. Ensure permanent structures are kept clean and well bedded. Move portable feeders and shelters often.  Isolate and treat sick calves to prevent them from infecting healthy calves.  Talk to your veterinarian and make sure your cow herd is up-to-date with vaccinations.

Planning for a successful calving season starts months before the first calf of the year is born, however the tips outlined above can help producers navigate the calving season now.

Providing effective support for difficult deliveries, ensuring calves receive adequate colostrum, and keeping calving areas clean, will allow producers to optimize the health, wellbeing, and profitability of this year’s calf (reprinted from the Beef Cattle Research Council, www.beefresearch.ca) crop.

Rendezvous Sale Results

FOR SALE

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High Selling Red Purebred Heifers Lot 172- Rendezvous Eyefull 86H, sired by McIntosh Legacy 28F was purchased by Patrick Leahy, Douro-Dummar, ON for $10,000 Lot 155- Rendezvous Revlon 351H, sired by Skors Rampage 88F was purchased by Jarvis Hereford Farms Ltd., Jarvis, ON for $7,250 Lot 156- Rendezvous Renowned 545H, sired by Skors Rampage 88F was purchased by Red Willow Ranch Ltd., Cut Knife, SK for $6,250 High Selling Black Heifers Lot 142- Rendezvous Priscille 253H, sired by MRL Percy 37D was purchased by Ironside Ranch, Manitou, MB for $6,250 Lot 138- Rendezvous Katarina 455H, sired by LFE BS Lewis 3173C was purchased by C & E Stephens Farms, Craik, SK for $6,000 Lot 139- Rendezvous Katarina 472H, sired by LFE BS Lewis 3173C was purchaed by JS Simmentals, Newbrook, AB for $6,000

372 straws of Gibby’s Ultimate 29S semen (currently located at Alta Genetics)

CE BW WW YW Milk MCE MWWT STAY EPD 1.2 7.1 75.3 102.5 39.8 -1.0 77.4 5.6 Acc 0.51 0.71 0.61 0.57 0.47 0.39 0.52 0.24 %RK

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X-T Black Hernandez 5H

KWA ROOSEVELT X NUG TAMARA 32Z HOMO POLLED HETRO BLACK

X-T Hemi 78H

KWA ROOSEVELT X X-T MISS TURBO 59Y HOMO POLLED

X-T Heirloom 83H

MRL MISSILE 138C X X-T BLACK LINER 27Y HOMO POLLED NON DILUTER

Monday, March 29, 2021 1:00 p.m.

Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, Sk

JG: 403.556.5563 DP: 403.323.3985 GN: 780.542.0634 CH: 403.559.8809

View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com

X-T SIMMENTALS BOX 297 EASTEND, SK S0N 0T0 Ryan: 306-295-7999 Don: 306-295-8182 x-tsimmentals@sasktel.net

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Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up

July 30, 31st and, August 1, 2021 will be the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup 14th annual event in Neepawa, Manitoba. This exciting event will bring together junior members, 4-Hers, and enthusiasts from across the country.

The show is organized by representatives from various breeds that have been involved with National and Provincial shows in the past. Our goal is to prepare young entrepreneurs in the livestock industry, thru this exciting showcase of youth, cattle and friendly competition.

This event will educate, encourage, stimulate and unite participants in the business of agriculture and the beef industry. It encompasses a variety of competitions and events to match all interests and skill levels of participants. Some of the events are Team Grooming, Individual and Team Judging, Showmanship, Marketing, Sales Talk, Impromptu Speeches, Art, Photography, Scrap Booking, as well as cattle classes.

This will be a celebration and showcase of Canadian Youth and Agriculture in our province. We encourage young and old to stay involved in the agriculture industry, explore career opportunities, increase national trade and awareness, and be proud to be part of one of Canada’s largest industries. We feel the celebration of our past shows exemplifies the importance of youth and agriculture, and will strive to present innovative opportunities that promote and educate future cattleman dedicated to the cattle industry.

The final decision on Roundup 2021 will be made in early May as to what the event will look like in 2021. Keep watching our Facebook page and website for updates.

Roundup is being undertaken as an all breeds show to bring young purebred and commercial cattle producers from across the country to see friendly competition amongst the new and upcoming producers from within Canada. Check out Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup facebook page or website www.mbyouthbeefroundup.weebly.com for entry forms and information.

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Please take a moment to check the mailing label on your copy and contact Joanne by calling/texting 204-750-2350 or email us at simmental.focus@gmail.com to have your address corrected. Please help us continue to send your free copy of Simmental Focus. Thank you!

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LUNDAR’S53rd Annual

Private Treaty All Breed Beef Cattle Sale SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2021 LUNDAR, MB

CW HEWITTS 7H S: PWK WHISKEY 5E D: CBW 42C

CW HARVARD 32H S: PWK WHISKEY 5E D: NAC 104Z

CW HELIX 10H S: PCS FREESHOT 246F D: CBW 27D

CW HAWK 22H S: PCS FREESHOT 246F D: CBW 5E

CW HARRY POTTER 31H S: PCS FREESHOT 246F D: CBW 19Z

CW HEAVEN HILL 9H S: PWK WHISKEY 5E D: CBW 12Y

CW HERBIE 21H S: PCS FREESHOT 246F D: CBW 21A

CW HELLBOY 25H S: PCS FREESHOT 246F D: 17B

TRANSCON ONLINE View and bid online at WWW.TRANSCONLIVESTOCK.COM

JG: 403-556-5563 DP 403-323-3985 GN: 780-542-0634 CH: 403-559-8809

Blair & Cheryl Workman Solsgirth, MB

Calvin, Jenn, Josh & Kennidy Calvin cell: 204-764-0260

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Thank you to these progressive breeders for supporting our program.

Shades of The PrairiesMRK Lucy 33G purchased by Lawn View Simmentals, MB Queens of the HeartlandMRK Bewitched 18H purchased

by Ray and Barb Airey, MB

MRK Capitalist 35H puchased by Spring Creek Simmentals, SK

MRK Dove 21G purchased by Bert’s NR Simmentals, MB

MRK Amber 9G purchased by Boomer Creek Simmentals, ON

Yearling & Two-Year-Old bulls for sale by private treaty on the farm, including maternal brothers to MRK Capitalist 35H. Call for details.

Kolton & Nikoda and Family 204-280-0359

mcintoshranch01@gmail.com

Kevin & Karen 204-280-0820 Eriksdale, MB

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Consigning 4 Bulls

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PCS HAMMER TIME 286H

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RICHARD BRAMLEY PH: 204-867-7511

d PLUS A SELECTION OF YEARLING AND TWO-YEAR-OLD BULLS AVAILABLE BY PRIVATE TREATY, CALL FOR DETAILS.

SIMMENTALS MINNEDOSA, MB

JG: 403-556-5563 DP 403-323-3985 GN: 780-542-0634 CH: 403-559-8809

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CATTLE CAPITAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 SUNVILLE SIMMENTALS FARM, MCCREARY, MB *NEW LOCATION*

*NEW * LOCATION

SVS 14H

SVS 9H

Homo Polled

Driller X MRL High Voltage BW 104lbs Sept 5 WW 900lbs

Red Whiskey X Authority BW 82lbs Sept 5 WW 810lbs SVS 17H

SVS 22H

Homo Polled

Driller X Walker BW 98lbs Sept 5 WW 900lbs

Homo Polled

Driller X All Star BW 96lbs Sept 5 WW 800lbs

Bull videos available on Youtube under Sunville Simmentals 2021.

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SVS 5H

SVS 13H

Outlook X Colorado BW 98lbs Sept 5 WW 800lbs SVS 25H

SVS 21H

Jug X Jahari BW 90lbs Sept 5 WW 770lbs

Agreement X Booster BW 102lbs Sept 5 WW 885lbs SVS 31H

SVS 15H

Homo Polled

Fairway X Booster BW 98lbs Sept 5 WW 875lbs

Red Heat X Red Bomb BW 88lbs Sept 5 WW 730lbs

SVS 39H

Anchor T Rusty X Foundation BW 104lbs Sept 5 WW 865lbs

SVSC 2H

Anchor T Rusty X Booster BW 100lbs Sept 5 WW 800lbs

Outsider X Gerrard San Diego BW 88lbs Sept 5 WW 900lbs

*New location* The sale will be at the farm of Sunville Simmentals, located 9 miles east of McCreary, MB. Find us on Google Maps under Sunville Simmentals.

Duane & Nadine Caumartin and Family McCreary, MB Ph: 204-835-2748 C: 204-572-6828 E: dncaumartin@gmail.com

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

March 7 wR Plus 21st Annual Bull & Female Sale, Estevan, SK March 8 wAshworth Farm & Ranch 18th Annual Simmental Bull Sale, Oungre, SK wCanadian Central Bull & Female Simmental & Angus Sale, Neepawa, MB wTranscon’s Bull Spectrum Simmental Sale, Thorsby, AB March 9 wBonchuk Farms Annual Bull Sale, Virden, MB wWestgold Farms 13th Annual Simmental Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK March 10 wMar Mac Farms Bull Sale, Brandon, MB wSunny Valley Simmentals 31st Annual Bull & Female Sale, Hanley, SK March 11 wSpring Creek’s “In Pursuit Of Perfection” Bull Sale, Moosomin, SK wTrancon’s 3rd Annual Next Step Bull Sale, Thorsby, AB March 11-12 wRainbow River Simmentals 6th Annual Online Bull & Female Sale, DLMS farmgatetimedauctions.ca March 12 17th Annual Blushrose Bull & Female Sale, Unity, SK March 12-13 wRancher’s Select 2nd Annual Online Simmental Bull Sale, DLMS farmgatetimedauctions.ca wBar O Farms & Lonestar Simmentals Bull Sale, Online with farmgatetimedauctions.ca March 13 wNext Generation 8th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Lloydminster, SK wTranscon’s Red Deer County Bull Sale, Innisfail, AB

March 14 wRebels Of The West Online Bull Sale, Minnedosa, MB March 15 wOakview/Perkin/Triple R Simmental Bull Sale, Darlingford, MB wSouth Sask Simmental & Angus Sale, Moose Jaw, SK wAJB Livestock Online Bull Sale, DLMS farmgatetimedauctions.ca March 16 wKuntz/McIntosh/SAJ Simmental Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK wPrairie Partners Bull & Female Sale, Killarney, MB wOn Target Bull Sale, Barrhead, AB March 17 wAdair Ranch 28th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Brownfield, AB wMeadow Acres 3rd Annual Online Bull & Female Sale, DVAuction March 18 wTranscon’s Premium Beef Simmental Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB March 19 wHigh Bluff Stock Farms Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Inglis, MB March 20 wFerme Gagnon Inc. & Guests 22nd Annual Bull Sale, Chenville, PQ w17th Annual Kulyk Simmentals Bull & Female Sale, Lloydminster, SK wProudly Western Simmental Bull Sale, Whitewood, SK wKT Ranch Online Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, Kelowna, BC March 20-21 Prairie Wind Farms Online Simmental Bull Sale, DLMS farmgatetimedauction.ca

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JG: 403-556-5563 DP 403-323-3985 GN: 780-542-0634 CH: 403-559-8809

CSCC CSCC 194H 68H

POLLED

Fairview Philosophy 99E

Fairview Philosophy 99E x Cherry Creek Bolt 3Z

Blushrose FF Radium 10C x CEN Laredo 519L

CSCC 135H

HOMO POLLED BY PARENTAGE

CSCC 428H

HOMO POLLED BY PARENTAGE

Dam: MAF Sabrina 170C

MRL Missile 138C x Mr HOC Broker

CCLT Alliance 91C x FBF1 Combustible

Developing with longevity in mind,and breeding around cow families.

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Advertisers Index

Alameda Agencies.......................................................45 Blair Workman & Son.................................................29 Boundary Ranch...........................................................12 Canadian Sires/Kolton McIntosh....................................4 Cherry Creek Farms...................................................26 City View Simmentals...................................................21 Creekside Cattle Co....................................................39 Crocus Simmentals.......................................................15 Davis Livestock Services.............................................46 Delight Simmentals.....................................................35 Don Oberg Auctions....................................................46 ETG Commodities.......................................................46 First Class Cattle Marketing........................................45 Forden Fairview Farm..................................................19 Glasman Farms...........................................................48 Gordon Jones Simmentals..............................................9 High Bluff Stock Farms.........................................30,46 Jack Auction Group.....................................................46 Keystone Livestock Services.......................................46 M & J Farms.............................................................48 Manitoba Bull Test Station..........................................20 Manitoba Simmental Association....................................6 Maple Lake Stock Farms...............................................11 Mark Stock Ring Service............................................46 Mar Mac Farms............................................................3 McIntosh Ranch...........................................................31 McMillen Ranching Ltd..................................................2 McRuer Simmentals.....................................................17 Miracle Ranch Equipment............................................45 Prairie Pistol Designs.................................................45 Pure Country Simmentals............................................33 Rich Mc Simmentals..............................................24,25 Riverbank Farms........................................................45 Select Sires...............................................................46 Silver Lake Farms........................................................9 Southam Simmentals.....................................................8 Southwest Showcase Bull Sale......................................13 Sunville Simmentals...............................................36,37 Timberlind Auctions....................................................46 Tracy Vestby.............................................................46 Transcon Livestock Services.......................................47 Triple T Diamond Simmentals......................................23 Trouw Nutrition.........................................................45

Van de Velde Cattle.....................................................41 Wheatland Cattle Co./Wheatland Michelson............42,43 X-T Simmentals..........................................................27

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

March 22 wTranscon’s Cattle Country Simmental Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB March 23 11th Annual City View Simmentals & Abound Livestock Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK March 24 wTranscon’s Winnipeg Bull Sale, Winnipeg, MB March 25 wWheatland Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Bienfait, SK March 26 wPerrot/Come As U R 4th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Online with DLMS March 28 wBest Of The Breeds Bull Sale, Yorkton, SK March 29 wSouthwest Showcase Simmental Bull Sale, Swift Current, SK April 3 wLundar’s 53rd Annual Private Treaty All Breed Beef Cattle Sale, Lundar, MB wTranscon’s Advantage Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK April 8 Genetic Destinction 3rd Annual Online Bull Sale April 12 Cattle Capital Bull Sale, McCreary, MB July 22-25 CSA AGM & YCSA Show, Portage la Prairie, MB July 30-August 1 Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up, Neepawa, MB THE DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS APRIL 15TH. CALL OR TEXT JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 TO BOOK YOUR SPACE.

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Thank you to our recent buyers: Karen & Jeff Bryk, ON Leon Raginskas, ON

Currently sold out of Dually colts...

2021 babies arrive in May!

Quarter Horses

www.gouldranch.ca

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SIMMENTAL FOCUS Box 2296 Carman, MB R0G 0J0

JOANNE BEST Publisher/Editor Ph: 204-750-2350 Email: simmental.focus@gmail.com

JOHN BEST Marketing/Sales Ph: 204-750-4270

Email: johnbest7654@gmail.com

For All Your Insurance Needs Livestock - Farm - Commercial - Personal Lines

BONNIE THOMPSON

Box 340, Alameda, SK S0C 0A0 Ph: 306-489-2258 Fax: 306-489-2053 Cell: 306-483-7311 E-mail: alamedaagencies@sasktel.net AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR

LIVESTOCK

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Dale Studer Beef Sales Representative

Tracy Vestby, B. Sc. Ag., MBA T: 204.453.0106 F: 204.453.0197 C: 204.227.8750 E: tvestby@lakeviewinsurance.com

204-748-1251 Cell: 204-512-0342 elainestuder@hotmail.com

Box 517 Virden, MB R0M 2C0 679 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, MB R3M 2L6 lakeviewinsurance.com

Call for more information on all your farm insurance needs.

Your Success, Our Passion.

Davis Livestock Services

* Marketing Consultant * Photography * Order Buying

Wilf Davis

P.O. Box 177 Douglas, Manitoba R0K 0R0 Ph (204)834-2479 Fax (204)834-3999

Simmental and CharolaiS

Keystone Livestock SERVICES

Lois McRae & Joyce Gordon

Jackson.hbsf@gmail.com

The Jackson Family

H: 1-204-564-2547 Carman cell: 1-204-773-6448 Erin: 1-204-821-4110

www.highbluffstockfarm.ca

R R 1 B ox 5 7 Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Y1 h: 204-728-3058 c: 204-573-5192 f: 204-727-7744 marmacfarms1@gmail.com

LIVESTOCK INSURANCE

specializing in livestock insurance for over 45 years

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THANK YOU

to all the buyers and bidders at our sale your source for simmental, simm-angus and angus bulls

Miles & Bonnie Glasman Jared & Chelsey Glasman Home: 204.773.3279 Miles’ Cell: 204.773.6275 Jared’s Cell: 204.796.0999

mjsimmentalangus@gmail.com www.mjsimmentalangus.com mlg@glasmanfarms.com www.glasmanfarms.com find us on

Matthew & Leanne Glasman Home: 204.773.3209 Matt’s Cell: 204.773.6055