XLP Gem 72M
XLP 126H Zoom Zoom 702N
Twin-View 48C Wren 1M
Airriess-Acres Alice 14M
Airriess-Acres Lily 48N
Twin-View 19K Magdalene 62N
HMS Hi-Cliffe Maleficent 17M
HMS Hi-Cliffe 6153 Nevada 24N
JHF 1G Everest 14N
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Red Coat Reception
SOCIAL EVENT || NOVEMBER 26TH, 2025
Reception 7 PM - 10 PM at The Atlas Hotel
All Hereford Association members, exhibitors, and guests are invited to the Atlas for a meal, drinks, and a casual evening of fellowship and comradery.
RED COAT CLASSIC || RAFFLE FUNDRAISER
Featuring a $5000 Canada-Wide Sale Credit towards a Hereford Bull or Female, as well as over $25,000 in other sale & service credits.
*Tickets can be purchased from any SHA Board Member prior to and during Agribition week. Grand prize draw to be made Friday during the show.
THE ATLAS HOTEL || HEREFORD HEADQUARTERS
A block of rooms is reserved until October 22, 2025
Rate of $149.99
Call the hotel directly to book
HOSPITALITY ROOM || THE ATLAS HOTEL
Hospitality Room will be open to Hereford Exhibitors, Visitors and Guests at The Atlas Hotel Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28, 2025.
CANADIAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION Report
Submitted by michael latimer- CHA executive director
The cattle market is expected to remain strong for the foreseeable future which has created a sense of optimism within the Canadian cattle industry. Discussions around global trade and impact of tariffs are common. Currently, our CUSMA agreement with the USA is in effect, and we are not seeing any tariffs on genetics, live cattle, or beef trade between countries, but that can change with little or no notice.
The CHA will continue collaborate with international and Canadian stakeholders to ensure our genetics have markets available and our members are able to capitalize on opportunities.
There have been several changes in 2025 regarding our genetic services with Neogen which affect our membership. We continue to work with Neogen to provide accurate, timely, and cost-effective genomic testing.
As of August 1, 2025, we negotiated a reduction in the cost of select genomic tests. At no additional cost, the CHA Standard 100K genomic test now automatically includes the add-on for Delayed Blindness (DB), the Horned-Polled test, and most other genetic conditions (MD remains only available as a stand-alone test).
The CHA Standard test continues to include parentage, and the genotype profile is submitted as part of the PACE evaluation to generate genomically enhanced EPDs on that animal if the member participates in the Total Herd Enrollment (THE) program. This can be a substantial savings for those members requiring tests and having it automatically bundled streamlines the ordering process.
The CHA is collaborating with the Canadian Angus Association and Canadian Charolais Association on the Heifer Select Program. This program is designed to align the seedstock and commercial cattle sectors for the implementation of genetic services and data analytics.
Resulting from the project, commercial cattle producers will be able to purchase genetic tests for their animals that are trained on Canadian cattle data and receive genomic information back.
This information will be available to commercial producers through an online portal that displays their corresponding animal data which will allow them to make breeding decisions based on genomic information.
The strategy is that once commercial cattle producers can measure the genetic merits of their replacement heifers or females already in their herd, they will source bulls based on genetic merits that match their breeding goals and environments increasing their profitability and customer satisfaction. The Hereford data features prominently in the data set and will promote crossbreeding and the F1 Hereford Baldy.
This program includes Commercial Development Specialists who will work directly with commercial cattle producers to train them on recording animal data, collecting DNA samples, inputting data into Hereford X, analyzing the genomic information received and promoting breed programs.
The teams have been hard at work preparing for the Youth Competition at the World Hereford Conference in the USA in October. The team members went through three rounds of selections including submitting a resume, multi-media presentation, and an interview.
The teams are currently participating in intense training sessions on a wide variety of beef industry related topics in preparation for what we can only assume will be some tough competition from Hereford youth from around the world. We anticipate a large delegation of Canadian producers who will be cheering on our youth and taking advantage of networking opportunities with Hereford breeders from around the world.
The newly formed Canadian Hereford Foundation will be hosting the National Select Sale at the Agribition Red Coat Reception. The proceeds from last years sale are going towards supporting the Canadian teams in Youth Competition at the World Hereford Conference in Kansas City.
The proceeds from this year’s sale will continue this initiative and go to a variety of youth development and education activities. The sale catalogue will be available later this fall.
Bonanza will be held in Richmond Quebec from July 2125, 2026. It will serve as the Hereford Junior National and where the CHA will be holding their Annual General Meeting the evening of July 24, 2026. In 2025, Agribition will be the Hereford National show, the Eastern National at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, and the Western National at the Alberta Hereford Showcase in Red Deer.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT BY KAITLYN MCMURPHY
Optimism is building as we enter the fall run with a consecutive year of record calf prices. That same optimistic atmosphere is mirrored within the Saskatchewan Hereford Association as we head into the fall sale and show season with many exciting events and initiatives on the horizon.
Our annual general meeting was held at “Hereford Headquarters” also known as the Atlas Hotel in Regina. New directors Megan Wasden of Mildred, and Lorraine Serhienko of Waldheim, were elected to the board.
Trevor Airriess was elected as Vice President and I was elected President. Sarah Hordos continues as our Administrative Co-ordinator, managing Secretary and Treasurer duties. Thanks to Rob O’Connor who completed 9 dedicated years as a director on the SHA board. Stepping away from the board was Kristina Just and Julie Mortenson.
The contributions to the SHA Board by Kristina, Julie and Rob are greatly appreciated. Lastly, thank you to our past president, James Hordos, who is known for being receptive to new ideas and inclusive of all members. James will remain on the board for one more year which will then conclude his 9-year term.
Our youth have seen tremendous success showcasing their projects at 4-H shows, Beef-a-rama and open shows and we congratulate them on their dedication and hard work. Show results and champions are included at the back of this issue.
The Southeast Hereford Zone hosted their annual field day on August 16th at Lone Pine Cattle Services near Vibank. 114 quality animals were on display with great turnout from spectators. Photos and results from the day are included in this issue.
Once again, a highlight event for the SHA will be our 3rd annual Red Coat Reception on Wednesday November 26th at the Atlas Hotel in Regina.
This premier event will include a catered beef dinner, presentations, silent auctions, the National Select Sale, the grand prize draw for the Red Coat raffle and of course, a great atmosphere to visit and connect with fellow Hereford enthusiasts.
Proceeds from the National Select sale will go directly to The Canadian Hereford Youth Foundation. The Red Coat Raffle offers a $5,000 sale credit to any Hereford sale in Canada with several secondary show and sale credits to be won. Contact any SHA director for supper and raffle tickets.
Have a safe harvest and a quiet weaning. Enjoy the rewards of all your hard work!
2025 2025 4H SUCCESS
Champion Group 5 Steers Arcola - Kisbey
Weyburn 4-H Regional
Curtis Hewitt
Champion Female - Whitewood & Provincial 4-H Show
Dugan Franken
Champion Hereford Heifer - Alameda 4-H Regional Show and Sale
Champion Group 5 Breeding Heifers Arcola - Kisbey
Weyburn 4-H Regional
Kaylee Hanlan Grand Female - Moose Jaw Achivement Day
Lexie O’Conner Res Champion Female - Candiac Achievement Day
Lexie O’Conner Champion Female - Weyburn 4H Jackpot
Matthew Charolton Champion Showman - Weyburn Region
Mia Mackie Champion Bred Owned Heifer - National All Breeds
Rachel Tober Champion Hereford Influence Steer - Alameda 4-H Regional Show and Sale
Hannah Lees Grand Champion Breeding Heife - Weyburn Regional
Jaxen Hanlan Grand Champion - Moose Jaw Achievement Day
SJHA PROFILE Emma Lees
Arcola, SK.
Q: Introduce yourself! What is your name, age and a little about yourself
A: My name is Emma Lees. I am 22 years old. I am currently the CJHA president and a team member on the World Hereford Conference team going to Kansas City in October! I recently graduated university and this was my last year as a Junior member!
Q: How many years have you been a part of the SJHA?
A: I have been apart of the SJHA since I was just a peewee member, becoming more active with the SJHA in my intermediate and senior years.
Q: Are you in 4-H? What club are you a part of?
A: Yes, I was in 4-H from the age of 6. I was apart of the Arcola-Kisbey 4-H Beef Club the entire time I was in 4-H.
Q: What is your favourite thing about 4-H?
A: This was my last year as a junior and I really enjoyed teaching the younger members in the club this year. It was very rewarding to watch them succeed this year at achievement day and our regional.
Q: Have you attended Bonanza or Beef A Rama? What is your favourite memory from these events if you have?
A: I have attended many Bonanzas as well as Beef a Rama’s. My first Bonanza was in Saskatoon, SK in 2011. I exhibited a bred heifer that year as a Peewee member. I have travelled across Canada for Bonanzas mostly every summer. Recently attending my very last Bonanza as a Junior member in Olds, AB where I was fortunate enough to win overall Showman and Reserve Grand Champion Female.
I have attended many Beef a Rama’s at Lone Pine a few years back. 2 years ago we hosted one in Arcola, SK and I helped organize the event. It was a lot of fun and well attended!
My favourite memories from these events were meeting new people across Canada, making new friends and memories. As a family these were our family holidays year after year so it was awesome to travel across Canada with some of our genetics. Flying to PEI for a Bonanza was a very cool experience to see the breeders and farmers out on the East coast. I also really enjoyed working on each animal every year, from the start to the finish it was all awesome and I would go back and do it all again in a heartbeat!
SJHA PROFILE Emma Lees
Arcola, SK.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time? Do you have any hobbies or interests?
A: In my free time I enjoy working on cattle, being outside and being with my family. I enjoy catalogue and ad designing in the fall and spring months! Outdoor walks in the summer as well as looking at cows and calves in pastures!
Q: Are you attending post secondary education? If so- where and what are your plans after school?
A: I attended the University of Saskatchewan and recently graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Human Resources. I want to still stay involved in the agricultural industry as well as my family farms cattle operation in the future.
Q: What is your favourite thing about Hereford cattle? What do you think more people should know about the Hereford breed?
A: My favourite thing about the Hereford breed is the people. The connections from across Canada with Hereford breeders is very strong. The generosity of the breeders allows for junior programs to flourish, like the CJHA programs which continue to evolve over time and junior shows all across Canada.My favourite thing about Hereford cattle is the docility and the maternal instincts the mother cows have. As a group they are reliable and a valuable breeding piece for producers and junior members to show. I think more people should know the importance of the F1 Baldy and crossing Hereford genetics to the specific traits into their herds whether that be longevity, maternal traits, and added marketability. This can enhance herds and profitability throughout the years of breeding Hereford genetics with a cross.
Q: Who is someone in the breed you look up to? What about them is inspiring to you?
A: I look up to my father, Corey Lees, who has taught me everything I know about cattle. Through his example, I’ve learned the value of hard work and dedication, all while he continues to support me by taking me to the junior shows I love. His guidance has helped me grow and develop as a person over the past few years.
Q: You are part of Team Canada for the World Hereford Conference. Tell us about that experience for you so far and what you look forward to the most about your upcoming experience
A: The experience has been amazing so far thanks to the awesome organizers and volunteers putting this together. Lance has been an amazing role model for all of us on the team to keep pushing and learning in order to represent Canada to the best of our ability. Heather and Jamie as have done educational events during meetings for us and to gain more knowledge about specific topics. The training sessions we have every 2 weeks have been very helpful for us to become more cohesive and work together as a team. Some guest speakers have also donated their time to help the teams prepare for competition, which helps us collaborate with different leaders in the agriculture industry. The team mates on both teams have been incredible to work with every meeting! I look forward to spending the week in October with everyone and representing Canada, meeting new people from across the globe in the young breeder’s competition and all of the other Hereford breeders that will be attending the conference.
CJHA
Honour Roll 2025
New Brunswick
Caileigh Hicks
Caileigh is the 6th generation of the family farm. She is the current president of the Maritime Junior Hereford Association and Delegate on the CJHA National Council.
Growing up surrounded by her family’s passion for the breed, she embraced her role within the agricultural community from a young age.
Inspired by her grandfather’s commitment, she has become an active and influential member of the Junior Association, striving to carry on the family legacy and broaden the breed’s appeal to new generations.
A key area of Caileigh’s focus has been the development of an impressive herd of female Herefords.
She has immersed herself in the study of bull genetics and modern reproductive practices, such as embryo technology and artificial insemination, to ensure the continuous improvement of her herd.
Notably, she has also taken a keen interest in the promotion of Hereford F1 crosses, integrating them into her grandfather’s cattle operation. These innovative efforts have strengthened both the quality and diversity of her herd.
Caileigh’s impact extends well beyond the farm. Through her leadership in the Junior Association, she passionately promotes breeding and exhibiting Herefords, sharing her remarkable experiences with anyone willing to listen.
Her dedication has not only inspired fellow young breeders but also contributed to the broader recognition of Herefords within the industry.
This year, Caileigh and her family’s commitment will be honoured with a 50-year membership award—a testament to their enduring influence on the Hereford community.
Bonanza Summary
Caileigh Hicks, a sixth-generation member of her family’s New Brunswick farm. Currently serving as president of the Maritime Junior Hereford Association and a delegate on the CJHA National Council, Caileigh is recognized for her leadership and commitment to advancing the breed’s future. She is especially passionate about herd improvement, applying modern practices such as advanced genetics, embryo technology, and artificial insemination, while also promoting Hereford F1 crosses within her family’s operation. Her efforts have made a significant impact on both her local agricultural community and the broader industry, culminating in her family being honored with a 50-year membership award for their longstanding contribution to the Hereford breed.
CJHA
Honour Roll 2025
Emma Lees
Saskatchewan
Emma Lees was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan, and raised on the historic Glenlees Polled Herefords farm in Arcola, a Century Family Farm established in 1882. As a fourth-generation Hereford enthusiast, Emma grew up immersed in the world of cattle breeding, alongside her parents Corey and Tasha Lees and her two sisters. She excelled academically, making the honour roll throughout high school, and went on to study Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan, where she earned a place on the Dean’s List. Her leadership extended beyond the classroom, holding key roles in her 4-H club and the Saskatchewan Junior Hereford Association, including President, Vice President, and CJHA Delegate. She is the current President of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association.
Emma’s commitment to the Hereford breed is evident in her advocacy and mentorship within the agricultural community. She has helped organize numerous events such as the Sask Junior Hereford Beef-A-Rama and the 2019 CJHA Bonanza and frequently attends and exhibits at major industry events like Canadian Western Agribition and the Calgary Stampede.
Her skills in showmanship, judging, and grooming have earned her recognition at fairs and competitions across Saskatchewan, but it is her ability to encourage and guide younger members that distinguishes her contribution to the breed.
In addition to her leadership, Emma has embraced modern cattle breeding practices, utilizing AI sires and embryo technology, and contributing to programs like the CJHA Semen Donation and Heifer Lottery. She supports the breed through social media, designing farm ads, and helping produce sale catalogues for events such as the ANL/Glenlees Production Sale and Wilson Lees Bull Sale.
Emma’s dedication to both tradition and innovation has made her a valuable ambassador for the Hereford community, ensuring its continued growth and success. Emma is a proud member of Team Canada, representing the Canadian Hereford Association at the Young Breeder Competition at the 2025 World Herford Conference.
Bonanza Summary
Emma Lees is a fourth-generation member of the Glenlees Polled Herefords farm of Estavan SK, a Century Family Farm established in 1882. Excelling academically on the honour roll and Dean’s List at the University of Saskatchewan, she has combined her education in Commerce with a deep-rooted passion for the Hereford breed. Emma has demonstrated exceptional leadership as President of both the Saskatchewan Junior Hereford Association and the Canadian Junior Hereford Association, organizing landmark events and supporting youth development in agriculture. Beyond her leadership, she actively embraces modern breeding practices such as AI and embryo technology, contributes to industry programs, and uses her creative skills in marketing and event promotion. Through her mentorship and advocacy, Emma continues to be a valued ambassador for the Hereford community, blending tradition with innovation to inspire the next generation. She is a proud member of Team Canada, representing the Canadian Hereford Association at the Young Breeder Competition at the 2025 World Herford Conference.
CJHA
Honour Roll 2025
Gabrielle Cheremshynski
Alberta
Gabrielle (Gabby) Cheremshynski was born and raised on her family’s farm just outside Vegreville, Alberta, alongside her older brother Nicholas and younger brother Jeanathan.
Gabrielle’s love for animals was nurtured by her family, notably her grandfather who gifted her first heifer calf on her first birthday. She excelled both academically and practically through school, later pursuing a diploma in Animal Sciences Technology at Lakeland College, where she earned the President’s Award and served as Beef Leader for the Student Managed Farm.
Gabrielle is now furthering her education at the University of Saskatchewan, expected to complete her degree in Animal Sciences Technology in December 2025. Gabrielle’s journey in the cattle industry began early, attending her first cattle show in 2012 and joining 4-H soon after.
Over the years, she has taken on numerous leadership roles, participated in regional and national cattle shows, and contributed to her family’s operation through hands-on work and thoughtful breeding decisions. Gabrielle has excelled in showmanship and fitting, both for her family’s NCX Polled Herefords and for other breeders, and has shared her expertise by hosting clinics in showmanship, grooming, and public speaking. Her entrepreneurial spirit was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she spearheaded the use of social media to market and sell 4-H steers and expanded her family’s NCX Beef business at farmers’ markets.
Deeply committed to the Hereford breed and the wider agricultural community, Gabrielle has attended every Canadian Junior Hereford Bonanza since 2013, held executive roles in both local and provincial associations, and is serving as chair for Bonanza 2025. Her passion for education, innovation, and mentorship has not only advanced her personal achievements but also contributed to the success of those around her.
Whether leading cattle at major shows, organizing events, or educating others about agriculture, Gabrielle continues to be a dedicated ambassador for her breed and her community.
Bonanza Summary
Gabrielle (Gabby) Cheremshynski, raised on her family’s farm near Vegreville, Alberta, has been actively involved in the cattle industry from a young age, inspired by her family and guided by her grandfather’s early encouragement. Excelling academically and gaining hands-on experience, she pursued Animal Sciences Technology at Lakeland College—where she earned the President’s Award—and continued her studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Gabrielle has held numerous leadership positions in local and provincial cattle associations (including being an Alberta Delegate on the CJHA National Council), participated in national cattle shows, and contributed to her family’s NCX Polled Herefords operation through innovative breeding, marketing, and event organization. With a passion for mentorship and community involvement, she has hosted educational clinics, adapted to new challenges like online marketing during the pandemic, and now chairs Bonanza 2025, exemplifying her dedication to the Hereford breed and the broader agricultural community.
2025 Scholarship2025Summary
Keith Gilmore Prize for Beef Innovation - Codee Koplechuk, SK
($10,000)
Codee Koplechuk grew up on a fourth-generation Hereford cattle ranch, where she developed a strong sense of responsibility and a deep connection to her family’s legacy. As the eldest of three daughters, Codee’s early ambitions were rooted in returning home after college to contribute to her family’s purebred Hereford operation. Her educational journey took her from Hutchinson Community College to South Dakota State University, where she immersed herself in livestock judging, national competitions, and hands-on internships that broadened her understanding of the livestock and cattle industries. Through these experiences, Codee realized the importance of bridging gaps between purebred breeders and commercial cattle producers. She became passionate about promoting Herefords not just for tradition’s sake but as a scientifically validated and economically viable choice for the industry. Her research into genetics, crossbreeding, and the practical application of Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) inspired her to advocate for data-driven decision-making, aiming to help producers improve herd efficiency, productivity, and profitability. It also helped earn her a spot on one of the Canadian teams competing at the Young Breeder Competition, part of the World Hereford Conference.
In addition to her focus on genetics, Codee discovered a growing interest in ruminant nutrition, recognizing its vital role in cattle health and farm profitability. Her future aspirations include pursuing graduate studies in nutrition and working in extension, breed association outreach, or consulting, with the ultimate goal of returning to her family ranch. Codee’s mission is to serve and strengthen the cattle industry through science-based approaches, education, and a commitment to supporting both her community and the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Trade Worker Bursary - Georgia Pawlitza, SK
($2,500)
Georgia Pawlitza is currently pursuing nursing at Casper College in Wyoming, following studies at Texas Tech and earning degrees in Animal Science and Health Science. With graduation planned for December 2026, she will hold an ADN, BSN, and an additional associate’s degree. Deeply involved in the SJHA and CJHA, Georgia has represented the Hereford breed at numerous events across Canada and the U.S. and maintains a small herd of purebred females to continue her family’s legacy. Though studying far from home, she remains active in ranching operations whenever possible. After becoming a registered nurse, Georgia intends to earn a master’s degree and work as a Nurse Practitioner, aiming to serve rural communities while remaining committed to her own breeding program and the future of the Hereford breed.
Luke Germain, SK
Luke Germain is a dedicated young cattle producer from Saskatchewan, currently studying Animal Bioscience at the University of Saskatchewan and aspiring to become a large animal veterinarian. Motivated by the shortage of veterinary services in his rural community, Luke is committed to returning home after his studies to support local cattle producers and address critical agricultural needs. With a passion for working with cattle, he actively manages his own growing herd of purebred polled Herefords, selling seed stock to other producers and aiming to eventually run his own veterinary clinic. Awarded the Hereford Youth Scholarship, Luke seeks to invest in his education and future contributions to both his agricultural community and the Hereford breed, embodying the spirit of combining big dreams with meaningful action.
Future of the Breed – Heidi McFadden, ON ($1,000)
Heidi is an ambitious young leader in Canadian agriculture, dedicated to advancing the Hereford breed through innovation and sustainability. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Food and Agricultural Business at the University of Guelph, she serves as Secretary for the Ontario Junior Hereford Association and is an active member of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association. Heidi has distinguished herself in national competitions, including winning the Grand Champion Overall Female and the Bob Gordon Memorial Grand Aggregate Award at Bonanza 2023. Beyond cattle breeding, she is passionate about the intersection of agriculture and technology, founding ProBot to teach coding skills to youth and educators across Ontario. Her entrepreneurial accomplishments include leading eco-innovation initiatives and being recognized in the JA Peterborough Business Hall of Fame. Committed to building connections between producers, consumers, and sustainable practices, Heidi strives to shape the future of Canadian agriculture with vision, collaboration, and purpose.
Hereford Youth Scholarship - Jane Stafford, AB ($2,500)
Raised on a ranch in Southern Alberta, Jane has cultivated a deep passion for agriculture from a young age, inspiring her to pursue an education in the field. After completing her first year of Animal Science Technology with a beef major at Lakeland College, Jane has gained valuable hands-on experience and developed a vision to become an agricultural educator, aiming to bridge the gap between rural and urban communities. Motivated by programs like the Agricultural Discovery Center in her hometown, she aspires to create educational initiatives that give youth practical learning opportunities and foster appreciation for agriculture’s role in society. Jane’s commitment extends to supporting Alberta’s rural communities by volunteering and sharing her knowledge on her family ranch, with the ultimate goal of inspiring the next generation and sustaining the agricultural workforce.
Katie Cox, ON
Katie Cox, from Ontario, has grown up immersed in the world of Hereford cattle and agriculture, fostering a passion for animal health and nutrition from an early age. Her experience in 4-H and hands-on work with her family has inspired her to pursue a career as a beef cattle nutritionist, with a focus on developing sustainable, science-based feed rations suited specifically for the Hereford breed. Katie is attending Olds College and entering into her second year in Agriculture Management. By combining her academic aspirations in Animal Science with practical experimentation alongside her stepfather, Katie aims to help Canadian Hereford breeders optimize their herds’ health and performance, all while advocating for responsible nutrition and innovation within the industry.
Olivia Avery, ON
Olivia Avery, raised on a beef and horse farm in Bethany, Ontario, has been immersed in the livestock industry from a young age, shaping her passion for animal care, herd health, and agricultural community leadership. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Guelph, she is committed to a future in large animal veterinary medicine or beef and equine nutrition. She aims to become certified in Artificial Insemination as well. Olivia’s extensive hands-on experience includes assisting veterinarians, working on livestock operations, volunteering with the Ontario Veterinary College, and active involvement in 4-H and the Ontario Junior Hereford Association, where she serves as Vice President. Dedicated to advancing herd genetics, supporting producers, and championing youth engagement, Olivia aspires to strengthen Canadian agriculture and contribute meaningfully to the future of the Hereford breed.
Wyatt Magneson, AB
Wyatt Magneson is a dedicated second-year Heavy Equipment Technician apprentice from Ryley, Alberta, whose lifelong passion for mechanics and agriculture is deeply rooted in his experience working on his family’s farm and serving in the local volunteer fire department. After learning to repair equipment alongside his uncle and gaining hands-on experience at various agricultural operations, Wyatt began his apprenticeship at Agriterra Equipment, determined to support his rural community by keeping essential farm machinery running. Now also a new Hereford breeder, Wyatt aspires to expand his herd and one day operate his own service truck, with the goal of helping fellow farmers through both his mechanical skills and commitment to agricultural life.
Grand Champion Female: HMS Hi-Cliffe Luv Potion ET 25L and HMS Hi-Cliffe 6153 Nirvana 25N
Res. Grand Champion Female: Torch View New Era Lady 28N
Grand Champion Bull: HMS Hi-Cliffe 112J Maximus ET 25M
Res. Grand Champion Bull: HMS Hi-Cliffe 6153 Nirvana 25N
Commercial Breeder Highlight Hereford R&B Wilson Ranching
My family’s journey in the Hereford business began in 1926, when Alfred and Laura Wilson homesteaded north of Prince Albert and started building their herd of Polled Hereford cattle under the name of Delfar Polled Herefords.
From there, the herd numbers grew under Alfred’s son, Charles Wilson, who continued to run registered Polled Herefords for much of his life, alongside his wife Alfreda and their children. Some standout Polled Hereford sires used during this time included WSF PRL Justa Banner and a home-raised bull, “Smokey”, who we still use in our AI program today.
During this time, my family took part in the Four Aces Polled Hereford sale in Saskatoon along with Jack Hankins, Garry Duncan, and Jim Johnstone. My father, Richard, also showcased the herd at Agribition during this time.
In 2002, Charles and Alfreda, and current operator, Richard, made the decision to begin cross breeding their Polled Hereford genetics with the new breed taking Canada by storm –Black Angus. After a couple of name changes over the years, in 2015, we re-established and now operate as R&B Wilson Ranching Ltd.
Today, the ranch is operated by my parents, Richard and Darlene; my aunt Sharon; my siblings, Blake and Amy; Amy’s partner, Sjoerd van der Weijden; and myself. We currently calve out a total of 400 cattle. Blake and I have even made the return to Agribition, this time in the commercial barn, selling a handful of top-end replacement females from our program.
There were a few reasons my family made the switch into the commercial industry back in 2002, with the main one being BSE. Cattle markets at this time had plummeted, and we knew we had to make some changes if we wanted to stay competitive in the industry. We wanted to take advantage of hybrid vigour through crossbreeding to improve our weaning weights and other economic traits to ensure we were earning as great a profit as possible.
When selecting a breed to cross with, we knew we wanted to stay within the British breeds and didn’t want to give up the traits and maternal qualities of our Polled Herefords that we’d worked decades to build; milk production, udder quality, structure, and docility being some of those key traits.
Our selection preferences reflect those of the buyers’ market and what we know works for our operation. Of course, weaning weight is important to us today, as we are paid by the pound.
However, our preferences have always weighed heavier toward developing a productive mother cow. Each year, we retain 80100 replacement heifers selected for their growth, capacity, and structure. Then we select for udder quality, docility, feet, and offspring productivity as our females mature in our program.
We believe that top-quality females will take care of the weights when it comes time to sell their terminal calves – it’s a strategy that works for us. Of course, we know buyers like a certain look to the calves they pay a premium for when you are crossing Herefords with Black Angus – both in the terminal and replacement calves – and we like the look too. Because of this, we’ve always been quite selective about the Polled Hereford sires we bring into our program to get the baldie and brockle-faced coloring.
In our Hereford sires, we like to see pigmentation around the eyes and testicles, a moderate birthweight, and we avoid a large feather neck if possible. We’ve had great success finding these traits and productive walking herd bulls with longevity from many Saskatchewan Hereford breeders.
We also source Polled Hereford sires for our AI program from various operations across Canada and the United States. Once we get the look that we want in a sire, our breeding strategy is fairly simple: solid black cows get bred back to Hereford, while the reds, or cows with any white on them, get bred to a Black Angus sire.
Unlike most commercial cattle operators, our calving season begins mid-February. We find this time works best for us, not because we enjoy calving in the cold, but because we are busy seeding in the spring.
Our calving window is another reason we have stuck to breeding Hereford-influence cattle, as running them through a barn requires cows that are docile, and ones that can maintain their condition in the cold while producing enough milk for their calf at side. Our terminal steer and heifer calves are sold during the fall run with specific timing depending on pasture conditions and the market. We’ve experienced dry conditions in recent years south of Prince Albert, as has most of the province. Despite conditions, we are reassured that our breeding strategy is working, as our calves haven’t given up any gains despite the lack of moisture.
The Saskatchewan Hereford industry is close to our hearts as it’s where we got our start generations ago, and the breed is one that we will continue to utilize in our program. We have had positive feedback from those we’ve sold females and steers to in the past, with many repeat supporters of our program. We are proud of the herd we have developed over the years using Hereford genetics from close to home, and from far away.
ANNUAL FIELD DAY RESULTS SOUTHEAST HEREFORD ZONE
The Southeast Hereford Zone held its annual field day on August 16, 2025. Thank you to Lone Pine Cattle Services – Rob O’Connor and family near Vibank, SK – for hosting the field day It was a great day!
JUNIOR BULL CALVES
Class 1: April 11 - March 16
1st: ANL ACDT 174E FRONTIER 115 ET 133N
2nd: LV INTACT L 134N
3rd: JUST-ACRE 120K LAFIES MAN 33N
4th: JUST-ACRE JEM WASHINGTON 63N
5th: JUST-ACRE LUCKY STRIKE 48N
Class 2: March 10 - March 3
1st: SQUARE-D KING OF SOUL 649N
2nd: ANL ACDT 174E FRONTIER 115 ET 123N
3rd: GLENLEES J030 VALID 109N
4th: BROOKS 131J 56J MADDUX 40N
5th: BLAIR-ATHOL 82K TRUE GRIT 79N
6th: BLAIR-ATHOL AD O PRIME ET 71N
Junior Bull Calf Champion:
SQUARE- D KING OF SOUL 649N
Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: ANL ACDT 174E FRONTIER 115 ET 133N
SENIOR BULL CALVES
Class 3: February 24 - 15
1st: BROOKS 313J 134F SUMMIT ET 19N
2nd: JHF 1G GLITZ 45N
3rd: BROOKS 313J PLATINUM ET 27N
4th: BLAIR-ATHOL 2157K NOBLE 41N
Class 4: February 16 - 5
1st: XLP 1G LANCE 719N
2nd: GLENLEES J 360 CASTOR 42N
3rd: JHF 1G ALL STAR 30N
4th: BLAIR-ATHOL 223F NEW YORK 5N
Class 5: February 3 - 2
1st: HMS HI-CLIFFE 6153 NIRVANA 25N
2nd: GLENLEES EJK 63F APEX 20N
3rd: BROOKS 40K 19G TROUBADOUR 13N
4th: BROOKS 3H 54L PRESTIGE 11N
Class 6: February 1 - January 25
1st: HMS HI-CLIFFE 6153 NEVADA 24N
2nd: HMS HI-CLIFFE NATHAN ET 37N
3rd: XLPB 159H LEWIS
4th: LV SHOWTIME 15N
5th: ANC CCL 40K HANDYMAN 418N
Class 7: January 23 - 20
1st: KIRBY LONE-PINE LANDO 44N
2nd: XLP 28K MCLAREN 3N
3rd: M-R 35H SLUGGER 29N
4th: M-R 173K SOUL 35N
Class 8: January 19 - 16
1st: M-R 173K SOUL 20N
2nd: XLP 1G NICO 1N
3rd: AIRRIESS-ACRES ROCKSTAR ET 64N
4th: BROOKS 23L 844F CHIEF 1N
5th: ANL 138L HERDMAKER 230K 5N
Class 9: January 15 - 10
1st: KIRBY LONE-PINE CHARLES 137N
2nd: XLP DAYDREAM ET 73G
3rd: M-R 173K SOUL 10N
4th: JRP 11N ZURG 13N
Class 10: January 9 - 1
1st: XLP VERSTAPPEN 32N
2nd: AIRIESS-ACRES RAMBO 5N
3rd: AIRRIESS-ACRES FINALIZE ET 30N
4th: M-R 537G BIG COUNTRY 6N
Senior Bull Calf Champion:
HMS HI-CLIFFE 6153 NEVADA 24N
Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: HMS HI-CLIFFE NATHAN ET 37N
Grand Champion Bull: HMS HI-CLIFFE 6153 NEVADA 24N
Reserve Champion Bull: HMS HI-CLIFFE NATHAN ET 37N
BOTH SPONSORED BY ALAMEDA AGENCIES
JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES
Class 11 - April 11 - March 11
1st: GLENLEES 360 KIA 123N
2nd: BROOKS 3H 80G GALAXY 42N
3rd: XLP 137G REEESE 500N
4th: BLAIR-ATHOL 95L PRECIOUS 113N
5th: ANL 131K MAPLE 124H 189N
Class 12: February 10 - 1
1st: HMS HI-CLIFFE 10L NOELLE 19N
2nd: ANL ACDT 174 JADA 115 ET 111N
3rd: XLP-KPH MERCEDES 45N
4th: BLAIR-ATHOL OSHO GIRL 76N
5th: ANL DK 40K LILA 28L 119N
Junior Heifer Calf Champion:
HMS HI-CLIFFE 10L NOELLE 19N
Reserve Junior Heifer Calf: ANL ACDT 174 JADA 115 ET 111N
SENIOR HEIFER CALVES
Class 13: February 24 - 17
1st: ANL 131E RITA 77N
2nd: BLAIR-ATHOL DJ 1G YES DAME 46N
3rd: BLAIR-ATHOL 316 SPUNKY ET 44N
4th: BLAIR-ATHOL MK AD SPICY 35N
Class 14: February 15 - 10
1st: XLP 28K MANDY 117N
2nd: ANL 40K WILLOW 144K 72N
3rd: ANL 35L GENVINE 40G 54N
4th: BROOKS 40K 402E MATTIE 17N
5th: LV UMA RAE 33N
Class 15: February 9 - 6
1st: ANL HB 313J MAPLE 98J 48N
2nd: KIRBY LONE-PINE KRYSTAL 28N
3rd: GLENLEES CJVK 360L NUANCE 39N
4th: LV VICTORIA 41N
5th: BLAIR-ATHOL 95L BOMBSHELL 6N
Class 16: February 5 - 2
1st: HMS HI-CLIFFE 112J NAOMI ET 5N
2nd: GLENLEES 3128 MISS SARAH 23N
3rd: ANL 254G MAPLE 6H 31N
4th: JHF 16 EVEREST 14N
5th: LV MINDY K 23N
SOUTHEAST HEREFORD ZONE
ANNUAL FIELD DAY RESULTS
Class 17: January 16 -1
1st: BROOKS 313J 1J BELLE 9N
2nd: AIRIESS-ACRES SHANIA 79N
3rd: GLENLEES SNBR 360 REVA 5N
4th: XLP 228H RITA 132N
5th: M-R 173K AIMEE 61N
Class 18: January 24 - 12
1st: HI-CLIFFE 305A NATALIE ET 36N
2nd: ANL 112J ROYAL 1L 13N
3rd: M-R 12K AIMEE 27N
4th: AIRIESS-ACRES LILY 48N
5th: JRP 20C MISS DIGBY 75N
Class 19: January 8 - 3
1st: XLP ZOOM ZOOM 702N
2nd: XLP 1G SPLENDOUR 75N
3rd: M-R 8L LAURA 2N
4th: AIRIESS-ACRES DIXIE ET 34N
5th: AIRIESS-ACRES ELLIE 29N
6th: M-R 8L REBA 3N
Senior Heifer Calf Champion: HI-CLIFFE 305A NATALIE ET 36N
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: M-R 24E KINGS COURT 41M
BRED HEIFERS
Class 20: April 7 - March 11
1st: XLP 28K REESE 509M
2nd: XLP MOUNT VERN MANDY 217M
3rd: BLAIR-ATHOL DIXIE BELLE 140M
4th: ANL ACDT 174 JADA 115 ET 134M
5th: BROOKS 60K 26H DEANNA 46M
Class 21: March 2 - January 3
1st: GLENLEES SNBR HANDS-UP ET 1M
2nd: XLP126H HARMONY 925M
3rd: XLP 159H AVA 4M
4th: XLP 1G REESE 500M
Yearling Heifer Champion: XLP 28K REESE 509M
Reserve Yearling Heifer Champion: GLENLEES SNBR HANDS-UP ET 1M
CALCUTTA
1st: HMS HI-CLIFFE LUV POTION ET 25L + BULL CALF
2nd: HMS HI-CLIFFE LUNA 23L + BULL CALF
3rd: GLENLEES 118 NUANCE 54J +HEIFER CALF
4th: BLAIR-ATHOL AD 27C SAUCY 14L + HEFIER CALF
5th: ANL C 875C MAPLE 60J 4L + BULL CALD
BROOKS 71D 36D SALLY 19G + BULL CALF
BROOKS 131J 8D ARMANI 54L + BULL CALF
SQUARE-D BELLE 749F + BULL CALF
GRH 57G RITA 23L + HEIFER CALF
ANL 70H LILA 153D 28L + HEIFER CALF
C+T KL Z81 MARG 7F + BULL CALF
LV TEENA L 11F + BULL CALF
XLP-KPH MIRABELLE ET 45L + HEIFER CALF
XLP DAYDREAM ET 73G + BULL CALF
XLP RITA 38T ET 132F + HEIFER CALF
Champion Cow/Calf:
HMS HI-CLIFFE LUV POTION ET 25L
Reserve Cow/Calf Champion:
HMS HI-CLIFFE LUNA 23L
Grand Champion Female:
HMS HI-CLIFFE LUV POTION ET 25L
Reserve Grand Female Champion:
HMS HI-CLIFFE LUNA 23L
BOTH SPONSORED BY T BAR C CATTLE CO.
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BIG THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES:
Tom Warnyca, Doyle
Watson & Tyler Davidson
Get of Sire
ANL Polled Herefords TH FRONTIER 174E
Grand & Reserve Champion Bull
HMS Hi-Cliffe
Grand & Reserve Champion Female HMS Hi-Cliffe
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor
HMS Hi-Cliffe
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
Torch View Sapphire 99N exhibited by Thomas Hordos
CHAMPION HEIFER CALF
Torch View Sapphire 99N exhibited by Thomas Hordos
CHAMPION 2-YEAR-OLD COW/CALF PAIR
LVSK Lainey 1L exhibited by Alannah Wood
RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE
CWHF Electra 64N exhibited by Huntley Wasden
RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CALF
CWHF Electra 64N exhibited by Huntley Wasden
CHAMPION MATURE COW/CALF PAIR
PCL Zorro 114K exhibited by Jaycee Wood
Purebred Females
GRAND CHAMPION BULL
ACC Distinction 104M exhibited by Camden Alstadt
CHAMPION BULL CALF
Brookhill Nailed It 13N exhibited by Jaycee Wood
CHAMPION YEARLING BULL
ACC Distinction 104M exhibited by Camden Alstadt
RESERVE CHAMPION BULL
Brookhill Nailed It 13N exhibited by Jaycee Wood
RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CALF
Brookhill Northern Chill 22N exhibited by Alannah Wood
CHAMPION TWO-YEAR-OLD BULL
LVSK Lumen 3L exhibited by Alannah Wood
Bulls
GRAND CHAMPION COMMERCIAL FEMALE
Katie 321K exhibited by Alex Wood
CHAMPION HEIFER CALF
ACC Midnight Mist 15N exhibited by Camden Alstadt
CHAMPION MATURE COW/CALF PAIR
Katie 321K exhibited by Alex Wood
RESERVE CHAMPION COMMERCIAL FEMALE
ACC Midnight Mist 15N exhibited by Camden Alstadt
RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CALF
Nikita 9N exhibited by Alex Wood
Commercial Females
Costume Class
Champion Pee Wee Showmanship
Wyatt Wood
Reserve Champion Pee Wee Showmanship
Anya Dalziel
Champion Junior Showmanship
Chevy Matchett
Champion Intermediate Showmanship
Alex Wood
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship
Camden Alstadt
Champion Senior Showmanship
Chanze Alstadt
Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship
Jaycee Wood
Overall Champion Showmanship
Chanze Alstadt
Overall Reserve Champion Showmanship
Alex Wood
Showmanship
President:
James Hordos, Box 12 Raymore, SK S0A 3J0 James.hordos@gmail.com C: 306-835-7492
Vice-President:
Jeremy Brooks, Box 241, Alameda, SK S0A 0C0 Jeremy_16@hotmail.com C: 306-485-8003
Office & Admin Coordinator: Sarah Hordos, Box 12 Raymore, SK S0A 3J0 skhereford@sasktel.net C: 306-570-1717
Canadian Hereford Director: Lance Leachman Box 922 Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 biggullyfarm@gmail.com C: 306-903-7299
Canadian Hereford Directors: Lance Leachman Box 922 Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 biggullyfarm@gmail.com C: 306-903-7299
Chad Nicolas, Box 479 Milestone, SK S0G 3L0 cnicolas@sasktel.net C: 306-436-7300
Tyler Arthur, Alida, SK tashaarthur12@gmail.com C: 306-485-8996
Directors:
Rob O’Conner, Box 158 Vibank, SK S0G 4Y0 roconner@aginmotion.ca C: 306-550-4890
ATTENDING
2024Annual Report
JAN 1 - DEC 31, 2024
Presented at the
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
June 6, 2025 The Atlas Hotel Regina, SK
Carmen Millham, Box 382, Outlook SK S0L 2N0 Carm.dvm@sasktel.net C: 306-867-4231
Tyler Arthur Alida, SK tashaarthur12@gmail.com 1-306-485-8996
Trevor Airriess Wadena SK S0A 4J0 airriessacres@hotmail.com 1-306-338-7753
Kaitlyn McMurphy Jedburgh SK sfclandandcattle@gmail.com 1-306-641-5278
Kristina Just, Box 1084 Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 justacrefarms@gmail.com C: 306-621-9874
Jillian Just, Box 1084 Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Jillian7.just@gmail.com C: 306-620-8583
Roger Procyk, Box 157 Fillmore, SK S0G 1N0 r.procyk@sasktel.net C: 306-722-7701
Julie Mortenson, Box 154 Nokomis, SK S0G 3R0 juliemortenson@hotmail.com C: 639-907-7010
Chelsey Mitchell, Vibank, SK S0G 4Y0 C: 306-541-6620
SJHA Representative Matthew Charlton Weyburn, SK C: 306-862-7585
James Hordos, Sarah Hordos, Kristina Just, Jillian Just, Julie Mortenson, Roger Procyk, Jesse Procyk, Lance Leachman, Mark McMurphy, Kaitlyn McMurphy, Carmen Millham, Jeremy Brooks, Chad Nicolas, Carrie Nicolas, Howard Crittenden, Sharon Crittenden, , Stuart Ringdal, Sue Ringdal, Chelsey Mitchell, Gordon Gustafson, Lorraine Serhienko, Tim Wood, Trevor Airriess, Clint Kopelchuk, Codee Kopelchuk, Aiva Beiber, Michael Hammell
1. CALL TO ORDER
President, James Hordos called the meeting to order. 3:00PM
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
a. Moved by: Julie Mortenson
b. Seconded by: Kaitlyn McMurphy
c. ”That the agenda be approved as presented.” Carried.
3. INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Moved by: Jeremy Brooks
Seconded by: Kristina Just
a. “That the minutes of the June 17, 2023 meeting be approved as presened.” Carried.
5.BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
6.RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
a. No resolutions have been brought forward at this time; Carmen opens the floor for resolutions.
7.NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
a) Carmen Millham presented terms due for expiry in 2023.
a. SHA Board Member terms due for election – (4) three year terms
i. Jeremy Brooks, Carmen Millham,
Lexie Girodat, Jillian Just
b. CHA Board Member terms due for election – (1) three year term
i. Howard Crittenden
c. Carmen Millham opens the floor for SHA and CHA board nominations.
d. Jeremy Brooks nominates Darren Manchester, Chelsey Mitchell
e. Jeremy Brooks nominates Tyler
Arthur
f. Tim Wood nominates Lorraine Serhienko
8.FINANCIAL REPORT
Sarah Hordos highlighted financial report as submitted to the SHA report package
Moved by: Carmen Millham
Seconded by: Kaitlyn McMurphy
That the financial statement ending December 2023 to be approved as presented.” Carried.
9.RESOLUTION COMMITTEE- 2ND CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
10.NOMINATION COMMITTEE- 2ND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
11.COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Presidents Report- James Hordos presented his report as submitted in the Annual Report.
b. Events and Advertising ReportSarah Hordos presented the report as submitted in the Annual Report.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Saskatchewan Hereford Association Members, Welcome all to our 2025 AGM.
Thank you to everyone who made it out today to attend our 2025 AGM. Again this year hard copy invitations were mailed out to all SHA membership as well as posted on our social media Facebook page. At last year’s 2024 AGM we handed out 2, $750 scholarships to Ava Beiber and Summer Arthur. This year we are pleased to hand out two $1000 scholarships to 2 deserving recipients that will be awarded today at our AGM. We will continue to work at this program for juniors across the province in hopes to help with secondary education or workshops to help benefit their future careers. In 2024, the SHA hosted our Red Coat Reception at Agribition. We had another great attendance
c. Youth and 4-H Report- Kristina Just presented her report as submitted in the Annual Report
d. Show Committee Reports
i. SE Field Day – Aug 17 Blair Athol Polled Herefords
ii. NW Tour Event
iii. Agribition- Jeremy Brooks presented his report as submitted in the Annual Report.
iv. Ag in Motion- Rob O’Conner presented briefly on AIM. Dates are July 18-20 in Langham. Carmen will bring cattle for display.
v. Lloyd Stockade- First week of November
e. Communications CommitteeSarah presented the Communications Committee Report as submitted in the annual report.
f. SJHA Report- Jesse Procyk presented the SJHA report as submitted in the annual report. 180 head 250 kids for Brandon Bonanza
Moved by Lorraine Serhienko
Seconded by Trevor Airriess
To accept all committee reports as presented” Carried
12.CHA REPORT
Chad Nicolas presented CHA report as submitted in the annual report. Increase in registration and fee schedules. Partnering with the Angus association on female project. Hoping to send 2 full teams(4 members) to the young breeder competition at the World Hereford Conference in US next October.
for the event this year and it was great to have an event off the grounds for everyone to socialize. In conjunction with the Red Coat Reception we hosted the first annual National Select Sale. This was a huge success to raise money to send a couple of junior teams to the World Hereford Conference for the young Breeder competition. Again this year, on behalf of the SHA I would like to thank our Secretary/ Treasurer, Sarah Hordos. She puts a lot of time and effort in to make everything run smoothly. And now on behalf of myself, I want to take this time to thank all the board members for the work they have put in over the past year. It makes the president job a lot easier.
James Hordos
13.3RD CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
Carmen moves to close the floor for nominations. No resolutions brought forward at this time.
14.3RD CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Carmen moves to close the floor for nominations.
a. Chelsey Mitchell has been elected to the SHA board for a 3 year term.
b. Tyler Arthur has been elected for the 3 year CHA Board member term.
i. Motion” to destroy ballots”
ii. Moved by Kristina Just
iii. Seconded by Jeremy Brooks
15.NEW
BUSINESS
a. Scholarship- Julie and Kaitlyn presented scholarship award to Aiva Beiber.Summer Arthur was unable to attend. Post
b. Agribition Show (Horned/Polled)
16.ROUND TABLE
a. Commercial Influence Recognition at CWA
b. Logos/Videos of Farm playing on loop, Hereford Display at Commercial Barn.
c. Supreme Winners recognized at Breed Shows for 25 year anniversary.
17.ADJOURNMENT
Chad Nicolas adjourns the meeting at 4:30
2025 Scholarship Recipients:
EVENTS & ADVERTISING COMMITTEE REPORT
RED COAT RAFFLE/RECEPTION
The Red Coat Raffle and Red Coat Reception seen another excellent turn out at the Reception and success again with sales of raffle tickets. Raffle tickets were sold beginning at SK Sale weekend and continued through the fall until CWA Sale day. The reception and raffle were both received extrmely well by exhibitors and sponsors. Our reception was held at the Atlas Hotel Ballroom, where we served 200 guests a burger bar with all of the fixings. New in 2024 was the inagural National Select Donation Sale benefitting the Junior teams that will represent Canada at the World Hereford Conference in October 2025. 13 Lots were auctioned off by Chris Poley live at the
Reception and on DLMS. The sale was a resounding success raising just over $20,000 for the teams. Exhibitors enjoyed a low key atmosphere and an opportunity to catch up with fellow breeders outside of the barns. The raffle was extremely well supported by breeders and businesses across the country donating sale and service credits. The Grand Prize $5000 sale credit was won by Wally Pugh of Ontario. The committee wants to thank all who donated lots to the sale and have supported the event in its early years. Planning is well underway for 2025 and we look forward to hosting you all at the Reception on November 26, 2025.
Caiden Hendry, Nokomis SK
Codee Kopelchuk, Canora SK
AG IN MOTION
The Ag in Motion committee spent time at our “Better Your Beef” booth at the show again in 2024. Our booth is in an excellent location in the livestock pavilion. HMS Hi-Cliffe had animals on display, as well as a nice booth set up with Hereford signage and advertising. The booth got lots of local traffic, as well as stops from many international visitors.
4-H AND YOUTH REPORT
The Saskatchewan Hereford Association board of Directors recognize the importance of supporting and encouraging the future breeders of our province. In 2024, the youth committee sent 104 gift cards to 4H members exhibiting purebred and Hereford influenced cattle in the 4H program. Additionally, 4H members winning grand or reserve champion animals at the regional level received personalized Hereford jackets acknowledging their outstanding accomplishments. The members receiving jackets were Dakata Van Metre, Ethan
Brooks, Marshall Brooks, Mia Mackie, Chloe Wagner, Kyla Lees, Emma Lees, Joss Pittman, and Hannah Lees. The board also approved sponsorship of the following shows and organizations:
- Yorkton Spring Steer and Heifer show
- Young Ranchmen’s
- Saskatchewan Beef Expo
- Bonanza
- U of S Range Team
- 4H Saskatchewan
To show support for continuing education of our young breeders the board also moved
to increase our Scholarship to two $1,000 scholarships. Through social media and gift card mail-outs the association has been actively engaging the youth in upcoming events and the promotion of the Hereford breed including sharing the promotional videos created by successful scholarship candidates. In total, the Saskatchewan Hereford association invested nearly $10,000 in youth initiatives for the 2024 year and we look forward to supporting our youth in upcoming year
CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION COMMITTEE REPORT
The 2024 CWA Show was judged by Lance Leachman, Maidstone SK. Entries overall were down slightly on the Polled side. Horned entries continued to decline warranting the decision to move to a combined Horned and Polled show in 2024. Bonnie Thompson returned as our Barn Boss and was honored with a Hereford wall print for dedicating 10 years to the Barn Boss role for our breed. Looking ahead to the 2025 show the planning committee is looking forward to another Agribition. The judge for the 2025 Agribition judge
will be Craig Wilgenbusch, Halbrite SK, A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Atlas Hotel on south Albert St. and are held until October 10, For the block reservation code information, please contact Sarah.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
The Saskatchewan Hereford Association has continued to remain active on social media. You can find updates on SHA programs and events, 4-H winner photos and bull sale catalogue links among other information on our Facebook page. Today’s Publishing continues to work with us on the Cattle Call, as well as our website and all print media advertising design. Our Cattle Call publication continues to have 2 issues a year, one in Fall and another in early winter. Advertising in the publication continues to be consistent and we are trying to incorporate more interesting articles and columns within
SJHA REPORT
Saskatchewan Junior Hereford Association had a busy 2024! There were 83 active Saskatchewan Junior members in 2024. The president for the 2025 year is Kyla Lees, Vice President is Kalla Nicholas, Secretary is Alannah Wood, Treasurer is Jade Charlton, SHA representative is Matthew Charlton, Social Media Representative is Becca Lees, Adult Advisors are Arden Charlton and Lorraine Serhienko, the CJHA Delegates are Emma Lees and Matthew Charlton. The Juniors successfully planned a provincial Beef-A-Rama show in July with 25 members attending and showing 33 head. It was a fun filled day with good participation. Bonanza was held in Brandon, MB and the Sask Juniors were well represented with over 60 juniors attending with cattle. They represented our
SJHA CONTACT LIST
President: Kyla Lees - kyla.lees@icloud.com
Vice-President:
Kalla Nicholas - kallanicholas27@gmail.com
Secretary: Alannah Wood - lvsk77@sasktel.net
Treasurer: Jade Charlton - jic.charlton@icloud.com
the magazine including a Jr Member Spotlight, Hereford Life column and an outside industry information article to add some value to each issue. In 2024 we seen a slight decrease in net income for the magazine and the board is actively looking at a review of the publication, and logistics surrounding the publishing and distribution. Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Hordos
province very well! The juniors have also volunteered their time this year at the SE Hereford Zone field day and Agribition throughout the 2024 year. We are currently planning a Beef-A-Rama to be held in conjunction with the Prince Albert Fair. More information on this will come soon. Questions can be directed to Lorraine Serhienko 306260-2321. The CJHA Delegates, Emma and Matthew have been calling the Sask breeders to request their participation in the CJHA projects such as the Calendar and Heifer Lottery Program. They are also looking for those interested in donating a few straws of semen to the Semen Donation Program. Please contact Emma or Matthew to get involved if you wish to.
SHA Representative: Matthew Charlton - mjc10@icloud.com C: 306-861-7585
Social Media Representative: Becca Lees - beccadenae@icloud.com
Adult Advisors: Arden Charlton - ja.charlton@icloud.com C: 306-861-3863
Lorraine Serhienko - lvsk77@sasktel.net C: 306-260-2321
CJHA Delegates: Emma Lees - emmalees1234@gmail.com C: 306-575-3411
Matthew Charlton - mjc10@icloud.com C: 306-861-7585
CANADIAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION REPORT
The cattle market remains exceptionally strong and has created a sense of optimism for the future of the Canadian cattle industry. The uncertainty around global trade has created a few bumps in the road and we will need to be vigilant in our approach to international markets. Currently, our CUSMA agreement with the USA is in effect, and we are not seeing any tariffs on genetics, live cattle, or beef trade between countries, but that can change with little or no notice. The CHA will continue to work collaboratively with international and Canadian stakeholders to ensure our genetics have markets available and our members are able to capitalize on those opportunities. The 2024 year was positive overall for the finances of the Canadian Hereford Association and the Hereford breed in general. We saw an increase in registrations to 10,014 (9,663 in 2023), transfers were lower at 3,471 (4,357 in 2023) and memberships remained stable again at 822 (812 in 2023). Saskatchewan specifically saw an increase in registrations 3, 214 (2,804 in 2023); a decrease in transfers 1,314 (1,552 in 2023) and stable membership at 164 (164 in 2023). Other factors that contributed to an optimistic outlook for the Association was a positive return on our long-term investments, the office building fully rented for the last half of the year, access to grant funding to offset international marketing, and an increase in CHA Standard DNA testing. As of January 1, 2025 there were several changes that took effect regarding our genetic services. Neogen will store submitted DNA (hair/ TSU) for one year and then return those samples to the CHA who will continue to store them for a limited time, depending on type of sample. Hair samples submitted after January 1, 2025 will be stored for a total of five years, before being discarded. Samples submitted before that date will be subject to different policy and stored for a longer period, approximately 10 years, as in many cases there was not an opportunity to collect DNA on those animals. The CHA will store the Allflex or other TSU brand samples for a total of two years from the date of submission, due to required cost and infrastructure of required freezers. Retrieval of samples stored at the CHA office will be assessed a fee of $20 per sample, which covers postage and other associated costs in sending them back to Neogen. Currently, samples still located at Neogen are not subject to retrieval costs, but which is subject to change. Samples submitted in hair format will be assessed an additional $5.00 charge by Neogen, which will be applied to your CHA account. Allflex TSU’s can be purchased direct from the Neogen website in packs of 10 or 100. We are encouraging breeders to maintain an on-farm storage system for animal DNA. Hair samples should be stored in a paper envelope and clearly labelled with relevant animal identification information, in a dry cool space. There are additional benefits to storing on-farm as we have been able to resolve multiple parentage issues in cases where breeders had hair stored on-farm. We are recommending sending the TSU to Neogen and storing a hair sample on-farm. To avoid the additional fee for submitting DNA in hair format to Neogen, we are recommending that DNA samples are submitted using the Allflex TSU which will avoid this fee and be placed in the ‘fast lane’ at Neogen. The TSU applicators and testing units can be purchased directly from Neogen. The cost of the hair charge is more than the cost of a TSU.
MICHAEL LATIMER
More information will be available on the CHA website as it comes available or by contacting any of the CHA Member Service Team. The CHA will be launching two new programs later this year. Hereford X is the new on-farm herd management program and Hereford 365 which is the new official registry database. The current system that CHA uses along with American Hereford Association and others is outdated and is limiting what we can offer our members for even simple tasks. There will be no cost to members to use Hereford 365 as that is covered in the cost of your membership but there will be an additional cost for the optional Hereford X program. Pricing and features are available on the CHA website, but feel free to call the office for more information or to get on the list to be signed up when available. This is the first phase of a revamped registry and data collection process for the CHA as we move the Hereford breed forward by providing new digital tools for breeders as a critical component of the Better Your Beef Strategy. The CHA is collaborating with the Canadian Angus Association and Canadian Charolais Association on the Heifer Select Project. This project is designed to align the seedstock and commercial cattle sectors for the implementation of genetic services. Resulting from the project, commercial cattle producers will be able to purchase genetic tests that are trained on Canadian cattle data and receive genomic information back, similar to our current PACE evaluation EPDs. The strategy is that once commercial cattle producers can measure the genetic merits of their replacement heifers that they will in turn source higher quality bulls to improve their herds. The Hereford data features prominently in the data set and will promote crossbreeding and the F1 Hereford Baldy. This project will include a Commercial Development Specialist who will work directly with commercial cattle producers to train them on recording animal data, collecting DNA samples, inputting data into Hereford X, analyzing the genomic information received and promoting breed programs. The teams have been selected for the Youth Competition at the World Hereford Conference in the USA this fall. The competitors underwent three rounds of selections including submitting a resume, multi-media presentation, and an interview. In total ten judges, who are leaders in Canadian Agriculture, were challenged to select the best of the best that will represent Canada this fall. We anticipate a large delegation of Canadian producers who will be cheering on our youth and taking advantage of networking opportunities with Hereford breeders from around the world. We want to thank sponsors, buyers, and those who contributed to make the National Select fundraiser sale at Agribition a success. Proceeds from that sale will go to supporting our youth at the WHC. More information is available on the American Hereford Website regarding the event. This year Bonanza will be held in Olds AB from July 21-25, 2025 and serve as the Hereford Junior National. The CHA will be holding their Annual General Meeting the evening of July 24, 2025 and welcome all our members to attend as there will be updates on new Hereford initiatives and a status report on the Better Your Beef Strategy. In 2025, Agribition will be the Hereford National show with the Eastern National at the Royal Winter Fair and the Western National at the Alberta Hereford Showcase.
THE SASKATCHEWAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION
IDENTIFICATION OF MEMBERS & VOTING PROCEDURES
Membership shall be effective through the Canadian Hereford Association and shall consist of all members in good standing of said association, resident of the Province of Saskatchewan.
a) A member in good standing is a member who is not in arrears of membership fees or dues or any financial obligation to the association or who is suspended;
b) No member shall hold office or be entitled to vote who is not a member of the association at the time notice was given calling such a meeting;
c) The membership year of the association shall correspond with the calendar year - January 1 to December 31.
a) Members eligible for election – 4-three year terms
b) Those members whose terms have expired in 2025: Roger Procyk, Kristina Just, Rob O’Conner, Julie Mortenson
c) Members who have indicated to let their name stand for election - Roger Procyk, Jeff Lees, & Megan Wasden
d) Nominations from the floor are accepted at the time of nomination call during the AGM assuming the member being nominated is in good standing with the association.
a) Members eligible for election - 1 - three year term
b) Those members whose terms have expired in 2025: Lance Leachman
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ANL CATTLE INC.
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Karl & Karen Lischka | Cory, Brenden & Cayden Lischka
Box 14, Steelman, SK S0C 2J0
P: 306-487-2670 C: 306-487-7794
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George & Annette Lees
Box 358, Arcola, SK S0C 0G0 P: 306-455-2612 F: 306-455-2177
Corey, Tasha, Emma, Kyla & Becca Lees
Box 1, Arcola, SK S0C 0G0 P: 306-455-2714 C: 306-577-9971 tclees@signaldirect.ca www.glenlees.com
BROOKS FARMS
Box 334, Alameda, SK S0C 0A0
Blayne, Stacey, Ethan & Marshall P: 306-485-7063
E: blayner_2001@hotmail.com
Blake, Amanda, Jack & Brynn P: 306-485-8488
Haley, Dustin, Paisley P: 306-485-9216
MCCOY CATTLE CO. Chad, Carrie, Megan, Kalla Nicholas Tyson & Emma Scott Milestone, SK P: 306-436-7300 E: cnicholas@sasktel.net www.mccoycattle.com
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