Simmental Focus November 2021

NOVEMBER 2021 Vol. 31 No. 5

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This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail...................................................................7,20 On The Roundup.....................................................................7 Welcome Little Cowpoke........................................................8 Eastern Harvest Sale Results....................................................8 MSA Annual Meeting Notice..................................................8 Ferme Gagnon Sale Results...................................................10 IRCC Sale Results..................................................................10 Agribition Is Back/Schedule of Events.............................12,22 Bar 5 Retirement Sale............................................................22 Beef Council Announces New Chief Executive Officer........30 Ad Index.................................................................................34

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

Fall vibes that seem like summer! These ladies are enjoying one last bask in the prairie sunshine.

(Photo by Prairie Pistol Designs, taken at JP Cattle Co., McAuley, MB)

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

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in s u n i o J

portage La Prairie, MB FOR THE NATIONAL CSA CONVENTION

July 21-24, 2022

Manitoba fall events October 27-30 th - MANITOBA ag ex - brandon, manitoba NOV. 16 t h Come As U R - Rainbow River Simmental Production Sale - DVAuctions Nov. 19 th Pembina Triangle Simmental Association 41st Annual Sale - Cypress River, Manitoba DEC. 4 th Keystone Konnection 42nd Annual Sale - Brandon, Manitoba DEC. 5 th Queens of the Heartland Production Sale - McAuley, Manitoba DEC. 6 t h Northern Light Simmentals & HBH Angus Production Sale - Virden, Manitoba DEC. 11 t h Transcon’s Season Wrap Up Sale - Neepawa, Manitoba DEC. 11 t h Shades Of The Prairies Simmental Sale - Brandon, Manitoba DEC. 12 t h Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale - Virden, Manitoba DEC. 13 t h Mar Mac Farms New Generation Female Sale & Complete Black Angus Dispersal - Brandon, Manitoba DEC. 14 t h Karsin Farms & Guests Bull & Female Sale - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

s to n o i t a l ratu CongCommercial Breeders of the year

Keystone Simmental Assocation - Joynt Simmentals, Alexander, MB

MSA AG M 7 P M - JA N UA RY 9 V IA Z O OM

Pembina Triangle Simmental Association - J & B Livestock, Baldur, MB

contact us to receive more information or learn about sponsorship opportunities!

www.mbsimmental.com

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

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

October 3 IRCC “Quality Control” Female Sale, Indian River, ON October 8 Anchor D “Pasture Treasures” Female Sale, Rimbey, AB October 11 Bar 5 Simmental & Angus Retirement Sale, Markdale, ON October 16 Stars of the Valley Simmental Sale, DLMS.ca October 21 2021 Edition Mader Ranches Ladies Night, Carstairs, AB October 22 Berwest Farms Complete Dispersale Sale, Bittern Lake, AB October 25 Rust Mountain View Ranch “Female Dispersal” Sale, Mercer, ND October 27-30 Manitoba Ag Ex, Brandon, MB October 30 Sandy Hill Simmentals 2nd Annual Bull & Female Sale, Lomond, AB November 16 Come As U R/Rainbow River Simmentals Online Production Sale Volume 2, DVAuction.com November 18 Wilson Stock Farms Complete Dispersale Sale, Moose Jaw, SK November 19 Pembina Triangle Simmental Association 41st Annual Female Sale, Cypress River, MB November 19-21 Maple Lake Stock Farms Open House, Hartney, MB November 20 Futures One Online Simmental Sale Edition 11, DLMS.ca November 21 Lakeview Simmentals Bred Heifer Dispersal & Bull Sale, Meacham, SK November 22-27 Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SK November 26 Lone Stone Farms Invitational Female Sale, Westlock, AB December 1 Camrose Country Classic, Camrose, AB December 3 SimPower Bred Female Sale, Innisfail, AB December 4 **NEW DATE** Keystone Konnection 42nd Annual Simmental Sale/33rd Annual Keystone Klassic Red & Black Angus Sale, Brandon, MB Transcon’s Western Harvest 8th Annual Simmental Bred Heifer Sale, Innisfail, AB December 5 Queens of the Heartland Production Sale, McAuley, MB December 6 s The Source of Elite Simmental Genetics Sale, Lloydminster, SK s HBH Angus/Northern Light Simmentals Production Sale, Oak River, MB (continued on page 20 )

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Howdy folks! Who’s ready for the fall run!?! Boy, we know we aren’t the only ones ready to get back to the fall shows and sales, let’s do this! Although there may be some roadblocks in the way for some, we are excited for our fellow breeders to get back to advertising, networking, and doing what they love. Whether it is in the showring or the sale ring, best of luck to all those who are hitting the road this fall!

Not much on the news front this time, remember folks- if you’ve gotten hitched, if you have added to your family tree or if you’ve celebrated a milestone, let us know so we can give you a shout out! We’d love to hear from you!

We would like to send get well wishes to our friend John Gillan, Antrim Simmentals, Clanwilliam, MB who is recovering from a knee surgery back in the summer. We hope you are on the mend and that you enjoy the trip you’ve been telling us about!

We encourage you to tune in to the Manitoba Simmental Association Annual General Meeting being held virtually on Sunday, January 9th at 7pm via Zoom. Log on, pour a cuppa java and join your fellow breeders all from the comfort of your own home! Watch the MSA Facebook page and website for details.

That’s it for this time, keepin’ it short n sweet! See y’all in the stands!

John and Joanne

THE BOOKING DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS NOVEMBER 10TH. CALL OR TEXT JOANNE @ 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL SIMMENTAL.FOCUS@GMAIL.COM TO BOOK YOUR SPACE.

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Welcome Little Cowpoke!

17th Annual Eastern Harvest Female Sale

September 25, 2021 Cheneville, PQ 28 live lots ave $8,643

Eva Debbie Manske arrived September 10, 2021 to parents Kyron and Kelsey Manske of East Poplar Simmentals, Coronach, SK. Everyone is doing great and Embrie is a proud big sister!

PLAN TO ATTEND THE 2021 MANITOBA SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

DATE: Sunday, January 9, 2022 7:00pm ONLINE VIA ZOOM Please watch our website and Facebook page for details.

High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 102- BBBG Lolita 102G, sired by Sibelle Dirty Harry 25Z, consigned by Ferme B.M.S./Boisvert Simmental/Sibelle Fleck was purchased by Ferme Erisa for $15,000 Lot 101- BBBG Pol Cara 36C, sired by Sibelle Spartacus BA, consigned by Ferme B.M.S./Boisvert Simmental/Sibelle Fleck was purchased by Ultra Livestock & Canadian Donors for $14,000 Lot 117- Elm Tree Irma 61G, sired by Crossroad Radium 789U, consigned by Elm Tree Farms was purchased by Ferme Lepage for $12,500 Lot 103- FSMB Harmony 11H, sired by PRL Houston 005H, consigned by Boisvert Simmental was purchased by Virginia Ranch for $12,000 Lot 106- BMS Tracy 36G, sired by BBBG Wrangler 3S, consigned by Ferme B.M.S. was purchased by Bonchuk Farms for $12,000 Lot 110- Sibelle Pol Adriana 20H, sired by Double Bar D Jury 156B, consigned by Ferme Sibelle Fleck was purchased by Crossroad Simmentals for $10,500 Lot 125- Donovandale Happy, sired by FGAF Seldom 835L, consigned by Donovandale Simmentals was purchased by Mutch Farms for $9,500 Lot 126- Bisch Northriver Harper, sired by Sibelle Dirty Harry 25Z, consigned by Ferme Bischof was purchased by Ferme B.M.S. for $9,500 Lot 128- MFS Willow Grande 1H, sired by WFL Westcott 24C, consigned by Mutch Farms was purchased by Jean Francois Lablond for $9,250 Lot 119- Elm Tree GGenie 67G, sired by Double Bar D Notorious, consigned by Elm Tree Farms was purchased by Starwest Simmentals for $9,000 Lot 121- CVS SA Pegolo, sired by Bar 5 SA Bigolo 402A, consigned by Cedar View Simmentals was purchased by Ferme Sibelle for $9,000 Lot 124- Donovandale Harmony, sired by Virginia Walker 97W, consigned by Donovandale Simmentals was purchased by Pierre Lacombe for $9,000

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Ferme Gagnon Inc. 24th Annual Production Sale

IRCC Quality Control V Simmental & Angus Sale

September 25, 2021 Cheneville, PQ

October 3, 2021 Indian River, ON

39 live lots ave $7,036

71 lots ave $7,083

High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 5- FGAF Barbarekka 124Gm sired by Anchor D Raptor 392C was purchased by DJ Farms for $18,500 Lot 17- FGAF Kananaskis 945Z, sired by Double Bar D Spitfire 20X was purchased by Wells Crossing for $17,000 Lot 11- FGAF Daniella 003H, sired by BEE Ballistic 1C was purchased by Starwest Simmentals for $12,500 Lot 3- FGAF Virginia 112G, sired by Anchor D Raptor 392C was purchased by Anchor D Simmentals for $12,000 Lot 4- FGAF Lady Fall 113G, sired by Anchor D Raptor 392C was purchased by Dobbie Simmentals for $11,000 Lot 1- FGAF Mocha 013H, sired by Anchor D Raptor 392C was purchased by Frederic Lepage for $10,000 Lot 13- FGAF Facination 027H, sired by FGAF Downtown 069E was purchased by Ferme Erisa for $10,000 Lot 8- FGAF Kananaskis 105G, sired by JB CDN Hennessy 5005 was purchased by Ryan McLeod for $9,250 Lot 29- ROD Miranda 61H, sired by Double Bar D Pol Manchester was purchased by Davenor Farms for $9,250 Lot 28- ROD Lassy 6H, sired by FGAF Campfire 119E was purchased by Ferme Gagnon for $9,000 Lot 31- ROD Rebellia 8H, sired by FGAF Campfire 119E was purchased by Ferme Des Quatre Vents for $8,750 Lot 35- JFD Hanna, sired by Anchor “T” Legend 7H was purchased by Ferme Gagnon for $8,500 Lot 2- FGAF Shyvanna 057H, sired by Anchor D Raptor 392C was purchased by Ferme Terra Agra for $8,250 Lot 42- Clifton Hill Hennessy, sired by PRL Houston 005H was purchased by Beechinor Bros for $8,000

High Selling Simmental Bred Heifers Lot 1- IRCC Hot Tamale 25H, sired by IRCC Boomshakalaka 434B, was purchased by Double Bar D Farms for $31,500 Lot 16- IRCC BR High Heels 76H, sired by SFI Load Cell E2, was purchased by Pierre Lacombe for $11,500 Lot 21- Barlee Evira 14H, sired by W/C Bankroll 811D, was purchased by Bristol View for $10,000 Lot 35- LPP BS Higs 4H 418B, sired by W/C Loaded Up 1119Y, was purchased by Twin Spring Farms for $8,750 Lot 45- Cedar Creek Coboss 26H, sired by Cedar Creek Pickup Line, was purchased by Outback Acres for $7,750 High Selling Simmental Open Heifers Lot 2- IRCC Jessica 105J, sired by Geff County O was purchased by Black Gold & Twin Lake Farms for $30,000 Lot 9- IRCC Jewel 125J, sired by IRCC DLC King George 905G was purchased by Academy Hill Livestock for $12,000 Lot 27- Oattes Cream Soda 34J, sired by Geff County O, was purchased by Tim Kingdom for $10,500 Lot 7- IRCC DLC Junilee 128J, sired by Rubys Turnpike 771E, was purchased by Maple Stone Farms for $9,000 Lot 20- Black River Captivating 29J, sired by JF Back In Black 406B, was purchased by Pierre Lacombe for $8,000 Lot 31- Maple Stone Jolene 5J, sired by WLE Uno Mas X549, was purchased by NJM & Steve Donolle for $7,750 Lot 6- IRCC Just Dance 124J, sired by IRCC Boomshakalaka 434B, was purchased by Bear Creek Livestock for $7,500 Lot 13- IRCC E2 Juniper 123J, sired by SFI Load Cell E2, was purchased by Emily Mackey for $7,500

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Delight Chelsea 110J

41st Annual

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PEMBINA TRIANGLE Simmental Association FEMALE SALE November 19,2021 2:00 pm Cypress River, MB On Offer:

FULLBLOOD

Sired by Virginia Cheevers 302F Delight Alliasha 61H

* 5 Polled Red PB Heifers bred to Mader Lieutenant, Oakview Hurley 129H & Delight Roland 64E * 2 open Fullblood heifers

HOMO POLLED, NONDILUTOR

Sired by EGC Allstate 147A Bred Mader Lieutenant 50E Delight Alliasha 701H

HETRO POLLED, NONDILUTOR

Sired by EGC Allstate 147A Bred Mader Lieutenant 50E

Delight Alliasha 3H

HOMO POLLED, NON-DILUTOR

Sired by EGC Allstate 147A Bred Oakview Hurley 129H (homo polled)

View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com

Gordon Delichte St. Alphonse, MB Ph: 204-836-2116 G.Delichte@gmail.com

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

For more pictures find us on Instagram @delightsimmentals

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Consigning to

CAMROSE COUNTRY CLASSIC DECEMBER 1 15 bred heifers  5 open heifers

NUG 56H

Sire: REVOLT bred MRL 98H

N U G 52 H

Sire: RED WHISKEY bred MRL 98H

NUG 207J Sire: YUMA

NUG 73H

Sire: LINER 56U bred NIGHT HAWK

NUG 30H

Sire: CRACKEN bred RED FORCE

NUG 232J

Sire: LAW MAKER

Maxwell Simmentals Glen Maxwell:780.385.5552 Kevin Maxwell:780.385.5625 Reece Maxwell: 780.385.5394 gnlmaxwell@gmail.com

www.maxwellsimmentals.com

NUG 2H

Sire: OUTLOOK bred LEGEND

NUG 94H

Sire: LIEUTENANT bred MRL 98H

N U G 247 J

Sire: JUSTIFIED

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SSA SCHOLARSHIP DONATION HEIFER

reg #: 1362947 bd: Jan. 13, 2021 s: MRL BOA 204F d: HWY 5 MISS PETRA 72C mgs: IPU PITTSBURGH 17Y

Flying W Miss Rosie 13J

Flying W Miss Rosie 13J will be sold by Dutch Auction before the Agribition Simmental Sale - for every $10 donated you get 1 ticket in the draw drum. One lucky winner will be selected!

The auction will also be broadcast on DLMS starting at 6:30 PM, Nov. 24, 2021

Thank you to... FLYING W STOCK FARM

Colby, Carmen, Grady, Porter and Paisley Wolkowski of Canora, SK

for donating the 2021 Scholarship Heifer!

Sweepstake$ Saskatchewan Simmental

6 PM :: Nov. 24, 2021 :: Agribition, John Deere Sales Arena

:: Over $30,000 in prize money and prizes! Agribition Simmental Show Schedule

:: Silver memberships only $100!

For a chance to win...

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4 - 7 PM CSA Party in the Barn!

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

- $15,000 in Sale Credits to Agribition Sale

9:00 AM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM

- Silver memberships can be purchased in advance

6:30 PM 7:00 PM

- Secondary prizes drawn throughout the night

Saskatchewan Simmental Association

www.sasksimmental.com

Canadian National Simmental Show Beef On a Bun Supper Draws for $15,000 in Sale Credits and secondary prizes Scholarship Heifer Auction Agribition Simmental Sale

Friday, November 29, 2019 10:00 AM

Commercial Cattle Show

Saturday, November 30, 2019 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM

Bull Pen Alley Show Junior Beef Extreme Commercial Cattle Sale

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43rd Annual

Keystone Konnection Simmental Sale held in conjunction with the Keystone Klassic Angus Sale

NEW Saturday, E DAT 7:00pm,

December 4, 2021 NEW Keystone Center TIME Brandon, MB

On offer: 3 open heifers, 2 bull calves

Scott Bohrson 403-370-3010 Taylor Richards 306-821-4169 Rob Voice 306-270-6082 Darryl Snider 780-385-5561

Find us on Facebook @RichMcFarms

Instagram @rich_mc_farms_ltd

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RMC 2J with Dam Heifer calf is homo polled.

RMC 14J Horned, non-dilutor.

RMC 5J, non dilutor.

Polled outcrossing genetics

RMC 51H and dam Horned, non-dilutor October 21 heifer calf

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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Bar 5 Simmental & Angus Retirement Sale

October 11, 2021 Markdale, ON 9 Simmentals ave $5,605 High Selling Simmental Lots Lot 49- Car-Laur Ms Girlfriend 850G, sired by Double Bar D Thunder 299B was purchased by Larch Grove Farms Ltd., Cormack, NL & Albrecht Farms, Milberton, ON AND Lot 49A- Bar 5 Barbarella 3274J, sired by Double Bar D Hombre 59G was purchased by Larch Grove Farms Ltd. This high selling pair sold collectively for $25,000.

CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION NOVEMBER 22-27, 2021 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22 8:00 AM-1:00 PM CANADIAN NATIONAL 4-H YOUTH JUDGING COMPETITION, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 8:00 AM-10:00 AM CANADIAN NATIONAL 4-H YOUTH JUDGING COMPETITION, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 1:00 PM-3:00 PM YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 3:00 PM-5:00 PM YOUTH TEAM GROOMING, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 5:00 PM-8:00 PM CANADIAN NATIONAL TEXAS LONGHORN SHOW, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 11:00 AM-4:00 PM FIRST LADY CLASSIC/PRESIDENT’S CLASSIC, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 7:00 PM-9:00 PM CIRQUE DE MEDIEVAL, BRANDT CENTER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 8:00 AM-3:00 PM CANADIAN NATIONAL SIMMENTAL SHOW & CANADIAN NATIONAL SPECKLE PARK SHOW, CHEVROLET GMC ARNEA 9:00 AM-5:30 PM CANADIAN CATTLE DOG FUTURITY, BRANDT CENTER 12:00 PM-1:30 PM “THE WORLD” MAINE-ANJOU SALE, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 1:30 PM-2:30 PM LIMOUSIN JACKPOT, JOHNE DEERE SALE ARENA 2:00 PM-6:00 PM CANADIAN NATIONAL GELBVIEH SHOW, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 3:30 PM-5:00 PM NATIONAL SPECKLE PARK SALE, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 4:00 PM-6:30 PM WORLD CONGRESS MAINE-ANJOU SHOW, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 7:00 PM-9:00 PM SIMMENTAL SALE, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 7:00 PM-9:00 PM SASKATCHEWAN ANGUS PEOPLE’S CHOICE JACKPOT, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 7:00 PM-9:00 PM PRO RODEO-MAPLE LEAF FINALS, BRANDT CENTER

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 8:00 AM-1:00 PM INTERNATIONAL STOCK DOG CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS, BRANDT CENTER 9:00 AM-10:30 AM MAINE ATTRACTION-MAINE-ANJOU HEIFER JACKPOT, JOHN DEER DALE ARENA 9:00 AM-1:30 PM CANADIAN NATIONAL LIMOUSIN SHOW, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 9:00 AM-7:00 PM CANADIAN NATIONAL BLACK ANGUS SHOW, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 10:30 AM-12:30 PM NATIONAL CHAROLAIS PLAYER’S CLASSIC BULL SHOW, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 12:30 PM-2:00 PM GELBVIEH SALE, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 1:30 PM-6:00 PM CANADIAN NATIONAL RED ANGUS SHOW, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 2:00 PM-3:30 PM SHORTHORN SALE, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 3:30 PM-5:00 PM LIMOUSIN SALE, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 6:30 PM-8:30 PM HEREFORD SALE, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 7:00 PM-9:00 PM PRO RODEO-MAPLE LEAF FINALS, BRANDT CENTER

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CANADIAN NATIONAL POLLED & HORNED HEREFORD SHOWS, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 9:00 AM-1:00 PM CANADIAN NATIONAL SHORTHORN SHOW, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 10:00 AM-1:00 PM COMMERCIAL CATTLE SHOW, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 1:30 PM-6:00 PM CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAROLAIS SHOW, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 5:00 PM-7:00 PM PROSPECT STEER & HEIFER SHOW, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 7:00 PM-9:00 PM PRO RODEO-MAPLE LEAF FINALS, BRANDT CENTER

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27

THE BOOKING DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS NOVEMBER 10TH. CALL OR TEXT JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL SIMMENTAL. FOCUS@GMAIL.COM TO BOOK YOUR SPACE.

8:00 AM-10:30 AM BULL PEN ALLEY SHOW, JOHN DEERE SALE ARENA 9:00 AM-2:30 PM COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING, BRANDT CENTER 9:00 AM-1:30 PM CANADIAN JUNIOR BEEF EXTREME, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 11:00 AM-1:00 PM COMMERCIAL CATTLE SALE, JOHN DEERE ARENA 1:30 PM-4:00 PM PROSPECT STEER & HEIFER SALE, JOHN DEERE ARENA 3:00 PM-4:30 PM COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING-ELIMINATOR FINALS, BRANDT CENTER 4:00 PM-6:30 PM AGRIBITION BEEF SUPREME, CHEVROLET GMC ARENA 7:00 PM-9:00 PM PRO RODEO-MAPLE LEAF FINALS, BRANDT CENTER

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Join us for the 43rd Annual

Keystone Konnection Simmental Sale

held in conjunction with the Keystone Klassic Angus Sale

Saturday, December 4, 2021 7:00pm Keystone Center, Brandon, MB View catalog online at www.bohrson.com

Transcon’s Season Wrap-Up Sale Saturday, December 11, 2021 Neepawa, MB View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com

Consigning 6 Selected Open Heifers and 2 Selected Bred Heifers

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Consigning 5 Bred Heifers

APS 14H

APS 16H

APS 18H

Black Gold Taqa 124D x NAC Mr Stallone 57Z Black Gold Taqa 124D x Oakview Broadway 95B Black Gold Taqa 124D x Cherry Creek Jamal 18U Bred Bar PS Homo Pol Artist 5H Bred Bar PS Homo Pol Artist 5H Bred Bar PS Homo Pol Artist 5H

APS 21H

Black Gold Taqa 124D x Exodus Bred Bar PS Homo Pol Artist 5H

SERVICE SIRE

APS 26H

SPV 5H

Black Gold Mr Adonis 91F x Cherry Creek Carnac 14X Bar PS Pol Artist 5H x Four D Mr Radium 48A Bred Bar PS Homo Pol Artist 5H Homo Polled, Non-Dilutor

Jay Good 403-556-5563 Darren Paget 403-323-3985 Glenn Norton 780-542-0634 View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com

antrim simmentals Ph:204-865-2392

John Gillan Box 72 Clanwilliam, MB R0J 0K0 Email: antrimsimmental@gmail.com

Cell: 204-867-0414

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December 5, 2021

VIEW CATALOG ONLINE AT WWW.BUYAGRO.COM

Consigning 4 bred heifers

DMJ 22H KWA Roosevelt 63F x PWK Ms Ruby 52Y Bred to WLB Top Tier 456G

DMJ 94H Oakview Findlay 36F x MRL Miss 320B Bred to WLB Top Tier 456G

Also selling: 6 groups of commercial heifers

4 groups bred for Jan/Feb calving and 2 groups Apr/May calving

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Canadian Beef Breeds Council Announces New Chief Executive Officer October 7, 2021Calgary, AB – The Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) is pleased to announce that Sandy Russell has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. Previously working as the Director of Business Development for CBBC’s leading initiative, the Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN), Russell brings an in-depth understanding of the organization and vast experience in the Canadian beef industry with her.

“CBBC is very fortunate to be able to have a leader like Sandy taking the reins of the organization,” says CBBC President David Sibbald. “I am excited and confident she will lead us forward to advance the organizations goals and initiatives focused on driving genetic value throughout the entire beef industry.”

Russell, who holds a B.S.A and M.SC. from the University of Saskatchewan, is well-known within the Canadian beef industry. She has an extremely strong background in agriculture and brings a vast network of skills and experience to assist CBBC in accomplishing the exciting initiatives currently being spearheaded by the organization.

“I am extremely excited for this opportunity and appreciate the confidence that the Board of Directors has placed in me,” Russell says. “I firmly believe the Canadian beef industry has a vibrant future ahead and I am confident that the continued collaborative approach that CBBC has shown to drive genetic advancements forward within the industry will secure our future success.”

The Canadian Beef Breeds Council, an incorporated division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), is focused on facilitating genetic advancements within the Canadian beef industry and representing the Canadian seedstock sector both domestically and internationally.

For further information contact: Sandy Russell Chief Executive Officer Canadian Beef Breeds Council 306-281-7873 srussell@springcreekconsulting.ca Source: http://www.canadianbeefbreeds.com/press_releases/canadian-beef-breeds-council-announces-new-chief-executive-officer/

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PEMBINA TRIANGLE Simmental Association

Friday, 2:00 PM November 19, 2021

WILC 6J Erixon Lad 29G x RF Nitro 219Z

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FEMALE SALE

Cypress River Arena, Cypress River, MB

WILC 29J

WILC 48J

Rust Henn Ramber 6003 x WFL Westcott 24C

Erixon Lad 29G x RF Nitro 219Z

HOMO POLLED TCW 23H

TCW 44J

WILC 4H

WLB Encore 3011C 443F x Erixon High Roller 143B Erixon Lad 29G x Erixon High Roller 143B

Erixon Relentless 110D x RF Nitro 219Z

TCW 33J

HOMO POLLED

AGRIBITION SIMMENTAL “CWA 50TH ANNIVERSARY” SALE Wednesday, November 24, 2021 Regina, SK 7:00pm

LFE Night Hawk 3013D x CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z

www.wilcoxsimmentals.com

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December 8 s Spring Creek Simmentals “Goldon Opportunity VII” Female Sale, Moosomin, SK s Double Bar D Farms “Sharing The Herd” Production Sale, Grenfell, SK December 9 Transcon’s Simmsational 43rd Annual Simmental Sale, Moose Jaw, SK December 10 McMillen Ranching Ltd. “Herdbuilder 2021” Online Sale December 11 s Transcon’s Season Wrap-Up Simmental Female Sale, Neepawa, MB s Shades of the Prairies Simmental Sale, Brandon, MB December 12 Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale, Virden, MB December 13 s Mar Mac Farms New Generation Female Sale & Complete Black Angus Dispersal, Brandon, MB s Karsin Farms & Guests Bull & Female Sale, Portage la Prairie, MB s Border City 4th Annual Simmental Sale, Lloydminster, SK December 14 Southern Alberta Roundup 28th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Stavely, AB December 15 Canadian Donors Pregnant Recipient Online Sale, DLMS.ca December 17 Friday Night Lights 10th Annual Simmental Sale, Olds, AB December 18 s Transcon’s National Trust On Ice Semen & Embryo Sale Chapter XIII, Red Deer, AB s Checkers Simmental Sale, Ponoka, AB December 19 s Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale, Red Deer, AB s Transcon’s Ultimate Red & Black XXIV Simmental Sale, Red Deer, AB December 21 Meadow Acres Simmentals Complete Dispersale Sale, Lampman, SK December 31 New Year’s Resolution Frozen Genetic Sale Volume IX, Moose Jaw, SK

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