Simmental Focus October 2021

OCTOBER 2021 Vol. 31 No. 4

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2021 Brown Stallion

By Boon Doc Dually (Dual Pep x Boon Bar) Out of a powerful Peppy San Badger granddaughter that never misses!

Rip is a tremendous performance prospect.

With his exceptional style & proven pedigree he will put you in the winner’s circle!

Full brother to Bar Heart Ranch High Seller!

Also available: 2 fillies by Boon Doc Dually Pretty faces, big hips & sweet dispositions.

Dual Jessica

Thank you to Tara Brandson, MB for her purchase of Boomer Dually to headline her breeding program.

Quarter Horses

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Dual Tater

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This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail...................................................................7,20 On The Roundup.....................................................................7 Welcome Little Cowpokes......................................................8 Happily Ever After.................................................................10 GJL Coming To MB..............................................................10 Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup Results............................14,15 Bohrson Hires........................................................................20

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

Follow the leader...

Simmental!!

These fall females were captured at JNR Farms, Smoky Lake, AB. (Picture courtesy of JNR Farms)

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

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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. 5 th Queens of the Heartland Production Sale - McAuley, Manitoba DEC. 6 t h Northern Light Simmentals & HBH Angus Production Sale - Virden, Manitoba DEC. 7 th Keystone Konnection 42nd Annual Sale - Brandon, 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

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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 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 December 7 Keystone Konnection 42nd Annual Simmental Sale, Brandon, MB

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Happy fall y’all!! As I sit down to write, the thermometer reads like a warm day in August, and the combines are still rollin along...can’t ask for much more than that! Well, I guess a sprinkle of rain wouldn’t hurt, but it seems the tap has been turned off for quite a while now! Here’s to hoping for some rainfall before we have to see the awful white stuff!

But in all honesty, a big dump about mid November wouldn’t hurt my feelings either!! I guess we will have to wait and see...

We would like to send our sincere condolences to the Wilcox family on the loss of Betty, our thoughts are with you all.

It’s been a busy summer....lots of new faces to introduce to our Simmental family, read on to meet them! Congratulations to our fellow Simmental friends who have added to their herd over the summer! Also, we would like to send out happy 40th birthday wishes to our friend Amy Bonchuk, AJB Livestock, Rossburn, MB...good thing we weren’t able to gather in large groups I say, as there may have been too much “giggle juice” consumed perhaps! We hope it was a good one Amy!

For us, our summer has been pretty busykids got to take in some barrel racing in town, even got the old man to go for a spin! And, just recently, finally found the Mrs a bigger shack and a few acres to call our own! Don’t worry, not much is changing for those who need to reach us by mail, but if you’re comin for a visit you’ll need new directions! Just a hop, skip & a jump away from the in-laws, so will still be able to get my fix to feed cows and thaw water bowls this winter!

As we look ahead to the fall shows & sales, we are once again looking forward to seeing our friends and customers, hopefully without having to wear a mask, and can’t wait to visit with you all!

Here’s hoping the prices stay steady for those who are taking some females to town, and if you’re on the buyin end, I hope you had a bumper hay crop with extra bales in the shed!

See y’all down the sale trail....

John

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Welcome Little Cowpokes!

Olivia Marie Mayer was born May 19, 2021 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 22.5” long. Proud parents are Kianna Brooks & Taylor Mayer, and grandparents Bonnie Brooks & Kevin Granger of Come As U R, Storthoaks, SK.

Meet Millie Jones Scherger, born February 24, 2021 weighing 8 lbs 15oz.

Proud parents are Lane & Kacie Scherger, Crocus Simmentals, Swift Current, SK. Her big sister Andie is thrilled!

Emily Jean Fletcher was born June 8, 2021 weighing 8 lbs 1.8 oz and 21” long.

Proud new parents are Nick & Kelsey Fletcher, Lonestar Simmentals, Melita, MB. Welcome to the Simmental family Emily!

SHOW SCHEDULE OCTOBER 26-30 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021 6:30pm Exhibitors Evening WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 4:00pm Little Lady Classic 6:00pm Bull Jackpot

Layne Andre Bernier Stewart was born July 3, 2021 weighing 7 lbs 12 oz and 20.5” long. Proud parents are Dustin & Jennilee Stewart, Rainbow River Simmentals, Fisher Branch, MB.

Cade Patrick Tryg Wilcox was born August 15, 2021 weighing 6 lbs 9 oz and 20 1/4 inches long. Cade is welcomed by parents Anthony & Ariel Wilcox, big sister Emma & big brother Daxson, Wilcox Simmentals, Treherne, MB.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021 9:00am Angus & Shorthorn Show 1:00pm Speckle Park Show FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2021 9:00am Simmental/Limousin Show 11:00am Gelbvieh Show 1:00pm Hereford/Charolais Show 6:30pm Supreme Breed Extravaganza SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021 10:00am Junior Show & Showmanship 2:00pm Prospect Steer/Heifer Show

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Happily Ever After...

Congratulations to Wade & Stina Hannah, Hannah Simmentals, Didsbury, AB who were married August 26, 2021.

Congratulations to Cody & Shayne Lafrentz who were married June 5, 2021 in California. Cody is the son of Denise & Vernon Lafrentz, Wheatland Cattle Co., Bienfait, SK.

Nick & Kelsey Fletcher, Lonestar Simmentals, Melita, MB tied the knot on August 4, 2021. Congratulations to the happy couple!

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JGL Opens Office In Virden Submitted by Anne Davison, Virden Empire Advance

Former key people with Heartland Livestock Services, are now working with a new

livestock broker and setting up a permanent office in Virden, MB.

Jameson Gilroy Livestock (JGL), Canada’s largest livestock broker has expanded their operations into Manitoba. They have hired Rick Wright, who served as senior cattle buyer for Heartland and Robin Hill, who has managed the Heartland Virden auction.

Rick Wright Cattle Consulting has been engaged to set up the JGL Manitoba livestock marketing network. According to Wright, “Having JGL in Manitoba on a full-time basis will add more competition for Manitoba cattle. The marketing industry has been consolidating and shrinking in the Rick Wright past few years, so having the JGL network with all of its resources will be a great benefit to Manitoba cattle producers.”

Wright has worked in the cattle marketing industry in Manitoba for over 40 years, and for over seven years, he has been the Executive Administrator at Livestock Markets Assoc. of Manitoba and on the Canadian board as well.

He’s happy about the new challenge ahead. “I was wanting to change the focus of what I’m doing,” says Wright, looking into the future. “I’m getting close to retirement and an opportunity came up to work with the biggest company in Canada.

“I’ve hired Robin Hill to come and work with me and he brings to the table a very good skill set and a very good reputation in the industry so, I’ll be able to finish my career and step aside.”

JGL opened an office in the Masson Accounting building in Virden in August and already has Robin Hill buyers on the markets in Killarney, Brandon, Virden, Alameda, Yorkton and Gladstone. They will also support Taylors’ Melita auction.

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Despite a challenging 2 years of let downs and cancellations, including our 2nd Round Up, participants at Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up have shown great resilience. It was with heavy hearts that the Round Up committee was forced to cancel our show for yet another year in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. However, with a little outward thinking and help from Direct Livestock Marketing Systems (DLMS) the committee was able to host our annual event virtually to be broadcasted and judged online. It was a great success with 42 juniors entered and a total of 80 livestock entries.

Despite a totally different approach to the August long weekend our juniors know and love, juniors were still able to participate in open livestock confirmation classes as well as skill building competitions such as public speaking, marketing, photography, graphic design and judging. Participants were given guidelines of how to present their animal via video. Animals were presented in show condition and videos were uploaded for broad cast on DLMS. Overall it was an incredibly strong presentation of animals and projects, juniors were applauded by the committee, peers and the general public for such adaptability and creativity despite a challenging circumstance.

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 in past years. A huge thank you to everyone for their support and willingness to keep the Round Up spirit alive in our virtual show.

Projects were on display on the DLMS website and the Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Page from July 21 to August 1st. From there the general public could view all projects and check out our juniors hard work. Judging also took place during this time period and results were submitted to DLMS. On August 1st at 7pm, what would normally be our banquet and award ceremony, results were announced live on a live video broadcast on DLMS. All videos and comments were featured in a flawless manner for juniors and the public to find out in real time who would be crowned as our winners.

This presentation took major effort and coordination from DLMS, and we cannot thank Mark and Joanne Shologan enough for their contribution!

INDIVIDUAL JUDGING DIVISION

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

JUDGE: BEVIN HAMILTON OF VERMILLION, AB Senior Division Winner- Kyleigh Magotiaux Honourable Mention- Orianna Hyndman Intermediate Division Winner- Grace Glover Honourable Mention- Emma Harms Junior Division Winner- Fischer Cavers Honourable Mention- Lukas Cavers Pee Wee Division Winner- Blake Airey Honourable Mention- Brynn Steppler

JUDGES: GREG AND AMANDA PUGH OF PUGH FARMS EDGERTON ALBERTA Charolais Class 1- Charolais Heifer Calf Champion Charolais Heifer Calf- Paisley Baron with Hidden Lake My Moo 1J Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer CalfChase Airey with HTA Glitter 124J Class 2- Charolais Bred Heifers 1. Brynn Steppler 2. Lukas Cavers 3. Fischer Cavers 4. Madisyn Robertson PUBLIC SPEAKING DIVISION 5. Madisyn Robertson 6. Brianna Snowden JUDGES: CARSON CALLUM, GM OF MANITOBA 7.Abbey Snowden BEEF PRODUCERS, CARMAN, MB & Champion Charolais Bred Heifer- Brynn Steppler SHANNON CARVEY, ALEXANDER MB with Steppler Gabby Senior Division Winner- Christin Dixon Reserve Champion Champion Charolais Bred Honourable Mention- Kyleigh Magotiaux Heifer- Lukas Cavers with Miss Prairie Intermediate Division Winner- Madisyn Robertson Cove 68H Honourable Mention- Carson Baker Class 4- Charolais Bull Calves Junior Division Winner- Chase Airey Champion Charolais Bull Calf- Paisley Baron with Honourable Mention- Sveina Bjaarnarson Hidden Lake Maui 4J Pee Wee Division Winner- Blake Airey

PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION JUDGE: JESSY MILNE-SMITH, DOUGLAS MB Senior Division Winner- Kyleigh Magotiaux Honourable Mention- Christin Dixon Intermediate Division Winner- Grace Glover Honourable Mention- Emma Harms Junior Division Winner- Chase Airey Honourable Mention- Abbey Snowden Pee Wee Division Winner- Brynn Steppler Honourable Mention- Brogan Birmingham

GRAPHIC DESIGN DIVISION JUDGE: CARSON CALLUM Senior Division Winner- Christin Dixon Intermediate Division Winner- Grace Glover Honourable Mention- Madisyn Robertson Junior Division Winner- Lucas Bieganski Honourable Mention- Orla Duguid Pee Wee Division Winner- Blake Airey

MARKETING DIVISION JUDGE: JACKIE CAVERS, LARIVIERE MB Senior Division Winner- Orianna Hyndman Intermediate Division Winner- Madisyn Robertson Honourable Mention- Teegan Hyndman Junior Division Winner- Chase Airey Honourable Mention- Abbey Snowden Pee Wee Division Winner- Paisley Baron Honourable Mention- Brianna Snowden

GRAND CHAMPION CHAROLAIS FEMALEBRYNN STEPPLER WITH STEPPLER GABBY RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION CHAROLAIS FEMALE- LUKAS CAVERS WITH MISS PRAIRIE COVE 68H Hereford Class 1- Hereford Heifer Calves Champion Hereford Heifer Calf- Orianna Hyndman with CRLY 695D Sour Patch Kid 122J Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer Calf- Teegan Hyndman with TEEG 27C Nikki 127J Class 2- Hereford Bred Heifers 1. Levi Rimke 2. Lucas Bieganski 3. Kylee Dixon 4. Levi Rimke 5.Teegan Hyndman 6. Christin Dixon 7.Orianna Hyndman Champion Hereford Bred Heifer- Levi Rimke with MAR 206E Azalea ET 7H Reserve Champion Hereford Bred Heifer- Lucas Bieganski with RSK 20C Miss Xleona ET 99H Class 3- Hereford Cow Calf Pair Champion Hereford Cow Calf Pair- Christin Dixon with Blair Athol 124E Applause 122G GRAND CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALECHRISTIN DIXON WITH BLAIR ATHOL 124E APPLAUSE 122G RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALE- LEVI RIMKE WITH MAR 206E AZALEA ET 7H

Class 4– Hereford Bull Calf Champion Hereford Bull Calf- Christin Dixon with Blair Athol KD Talladega 48J Shorthorn Class 1- Shorthorn Heifer Calves Champion Shorthorn Heifer Calf- Rylee Patterson with Trailside Lady Esther 14J Class 2- Shorthorn Bred Heifer 1. Fischer Cavers 2. Lukas Cavers 3. Sierra Inglis 4. Harleigh Carlson Champion Shorthorn Bred Heifer- Fischer Cavers with Golden View Molinari 326H Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bred Heifer- Lukas Cavers with Mount Hope Haley 36H Class 3- Shorthorn Cow Calf Pair 1. Harleigh Carlson 2. Rylee Patterson Champion Shorthorn Cow Calf Pair- Harleigh Carlson with Bell M Misby 12G Reserve Champion Shorthorn Cow Calf PairRylee Patterson with KF Lady Esther 9G GRAND CHAMPION SHORTHORN FEMALE– FISCHER CAVERS WITH GOLDEN VIEW MOLINARI 326H RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALELUKAS CAVERS WITH MOUNT HOPE HALEY 36H Class 4- Shorthorn Bull Calf Shorthorn Bull Calf Champion- Harleigh Carlson with Up the Creek Cow Man 2J All Other Breeds Class 2- All Other Breeds Bred Heifers 1. Laine Muir (Angus) 2. Gracie Muir (Angus) 3. Laine Muir (Angus) 4. Brooklyn Wirgau (Gelbvieh) Class 2A- All Other Breeds Bred Heifers 1. Brayden Steppler (Angus) 2. Jake Muir (Angus) 3. Ellie Nolan (Angus) 4. Brogan Birmingham (Simmental) 5. Brady Wirgau (Gelbvieh) Champion All Other Breeds Bred HeiferBrayden Steppler with Merit Black Lass 122H (Angus) Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Bred Heifer- Jake Muir with HBH Lenlock 77H (Angus) Class 3- All Other Breeds Cow Calf Pair Champion All Other Breeds Cow Calf PairBrooklyn Wirgau with HL Miss Fayette 17F (Gelbvieh)

CHAMPION ALL OTHER BREEDS FEMALEBRAYDEN STEPPLER WITH MERIT BLACK LASS 122H (ANGUS) RESERVE ALL OTHER BREEDS FEMALE- JAKE MUIR WITH HBH LENLOCK 77H (ANGUS) Commercial Show Class 1- Commercial Heifer Calf Champion Commercial Heifer Calf- Kylie Magotiaux with Beyonce Class 2- Commercial Bred Heifer 1. Carson Baker 2. Keirra Duguid 3. Kyleigh Magotiaux 4. Sveinna Bjarnarson 5. Cora Baker 6. Orla Duguid Class 2A- Commercial Bred Heifer 1. Sveinna Bjarnarson 2. Jayci Jo Best 3. Eric Schultz 4. Orianna Hyndman 5. Chance Inglis Champion Commercial Bred Heifer- Sveinna Bjarnarson with Bailey Reserve Champion Commercial Bred HeiferCarson Baker with Green Bush Lady Pride 3H Class 3- Commercial Cow Calf Pair 1. Carson Baker 2.Keira Duguid Champion Commercial Female- Sveinna Bjarnarson with Bailey Reserve Champion Commercial Female- Carson Baker with Green Bush Lady Pride 3H Class 4 Commercial Bull Calf 1. Kyleigh Magotiaux 2. Kyleigh Magotiaux Champion Commercial Bull Calf was Kyleigh Magotiaux with Theo Reserve Champion Commercial Bull Calf was Kyleigh Magotiaux with Max Market Steer Class 5A 1. Chase Airey 2. Jayci-Jo Best 3. Carson Baker 4. Aklen Abbey 5. Alayna Bieganski Class 5B 1. Christin Dixion 2. Kaitlyn Davey 3. Jackson Best 4. Lucas Bieganski 5. Sveinna Bjarnarson Class 5C 1. Brayden Steppler 2. Chance Inglis 3. Grace Glover 4. Emma Harms 5. Brady Wirgau 6. Easton Patterson Class 5D 1. Brynn Steppler 2. Madisyn Robertson 3. Blake Airey 4. Rylee Patterson 5. Sierra Inglis 6. Brooklyn Wirgau Champion Market Steer- Brynn Steppler with Henry Reserve Champion Market Steer- Christin Dixon with Fortnight.

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Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up would like to acknowledge and thank our major sponsors for 2021:

PLATINUM Enns Brothers GOLD Manitoba Charolas Association SILVER Klondike Farms Manitoba Angus Association Manitoba Simmental Association BRONZE DLMS/cattlevids.ca Manitoba Hereford Association Manitoba Junior Hereford Association MB/SK Blonde D’Aquitaine (In memory of Marcel Dufault) INDUSTRY Manitoba Shorthorn Association MB/SK Gelbvieh Association

Round-Up 2021 Committee: Lois McRae (Co- Chair Person) Laura Horner (Co- Chair Person) Jake Rawluk, Rilla & Travis Hunter, Blair McRae, Andrea Bertholet, Samantha Rimke, Albert & Michelle Rimke, Jackie Cavers, Geoff Patterson, Megan Kemp, Taylor Carlson, Candace Abey, Nanette Glover, Cody Carson, Trevor Carlson, Monty Thomson.

SEE YOU NEXT YEARJULY 30- AUGUST 1ST 2022.

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BERT’S NR SIMMENTALS is consigning 7 bred heifers to the

PEMBINA TRIANGLE SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION SALE Friday, November 19, 2021 Cypress River, MB

NRD 14H

Tycoon x Predestined NRD 30H

Also consigning 2 open heifers to the Shades of the Prairies Sale, December 11th in Brandon, call for details.

Merchant x Lotto NRD 37H

NRD 41H

Alliance x Westcott

Max x Chakota

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Norbert, Pam, Sam & Nathan de Rocquigny Haywood, MB Ph:204-745-7930 (cell) Visit us online at www.facebook.com/BertsNRSimmentals

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Bohrson Marketing Adds New Members To The Team

Bohrson Marketing is proud to add 3 new members to our sales team- Jaxon Payne, Cody Haney & Jay Sibbald.

Jaxon Payne is one of the bright, talented, young minds in the cattle industry and stems from a wealth of knowledge as the Paynes are one of the most recognizable and respected livestock families in the business. Jaxon’s great eye for cattle, approachable demeanour, work ethic and integrity is a perfect fit in our team. We welcome him aboard and we’re excited for his bright future.

Cody Haney has years of sales management success and we are excited to add him to our proficient team that puts the clients first. Cody is highly respected and comes recommended from countless customers as he is reliable, dedicated, and upbeat with strong morals. He is willing to go the extra mile to ensure his customers are satisfied and will be an ideal fit to our team.

Jay Sibbald is a true cattleman with family values who has a wealth of knowledge in the livestock industry, from a commercial to purebred standpoint. Jay’s experience and broad knowledge will be a valuable asset to our team as he fits our mould representing our clients with expertise in sourcing the ideal cattle that will benefit their programs and take them forward.

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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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