Limousin Voice

While in Ontario this summer make sure to stop by and see the heart of the Y2K herd in the pasture.

Robert Nimmo 15446 St. Andrews Rd., Caledon East, Ontario L7C 2R7 Tel: (905) 584-4711 Cell: (416) 580-5714 Fax: (416) 236-5493 farm@robertnimmo.com

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WGL Xotica 19X

RPY Paynes Trilogy 26T x HSF Teasin’ Pleasin’ (Predator) DOB: April 1, 2010 Bred Richmond Wyatt SRD 48W (Space Ship)

WGL Xquisite 17X

RPY Paynes Trilogy 26T x Windy Unbelievable (Predator) DOB: March 15, 2010 Bred WGL Xcalibur 1X (Time Traveler x Ivy’s Utter Perfection)

WGL Yolanda 2Y

Richmond Wyatt SRD 48W x K View Urma (Predator) DOB: January 15, 2011

The very first offering from our walking herd sire Richmond Wyatt

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Publisher & Advertising Sales: Todays Publishing # 4 3342 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 7G9 Ph: 306-934-9696 E-mail: info@tbarc.com

Summer 2011  Vol. 7 No. 3 Official Publication of the Canadian Limousin Association

Editor: Bryan Kostiuk Ph: 306-934-9696 Fax: 306-934-0744 E-mail: bryan@tbarc.com

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Beef Improvement

CLA Office Update

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Breed Improvement

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The View Through My Windshield

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The Real World

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Quebec News

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Alberta News

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Social News

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Upcoming Events

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While our spring calves are exploding on an abundance of grass, we start to look forward to our fall babies. We are expecting calves by AHCC Westwind and WULFS Warden. Leading the fall calving cows is JBAK 671M.

HARVEST OLYMPUS

EAFF REJUVINATOR 260J SOGF AMBER KRUG 264B TOMR POLLED LOOK JBAK FANCY LOOKER 652D WSWS 768V

WINTERSHALL JUPITER LABORIEUSE GOLDNVIEW KRUGERRAND EJPS AMBER WLCC MOTOWN MAGIC 11 JWBL ENCHANTRESS 38N LOJW IRONCLAD Y3S LOJW 304R

BW 3.7

WW 56.2

YW 85.5

Milk 30.8

SC 0.8

RE 0.59

This matriarch has 3 daughters in the herd. Bred to WULFs Warden, we are looking forward to another great one.

Circle February 27th, 2012 for our annual production sale.

Kelly and Norma Yorga (H) 306-263-4432 (C) 306-642-7023 (F) 306-263-4473 norma_yorga@yahoo.ca

Marb -0.07

Box 14, Flintoft, SK S0H 1R0

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Jeffrey Yorga (H) 306-531-5717 (W) 204-793-7646 (F) 306-522-2218 jeffyorga@yahoo.ca

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Success For Our Buyers

We are very pleased of the accomplishments achieved by these females that were purchased in Consignment sales from our program.

Koyle Tickle Brin 34W

Koyle Techumseh x EF Tickle My Fancy Grand Champion Female at the 2010 Royal Owned with Nostadt Stock Farms, Ontario and Nordal Limousin, Saskatchewan

Koyle Madame 3X

Peak Power x Scarlette “O”

Koyle Madame 8X

Auto Dollar General x Koyle Scarlette “O” Senior Heifer Calf Champion at the 2010 Royal Owned by Highland Stock Farms, Alberta

Koyle XS Fancy 38X

Auto Dollar General x EF Tickle My Fancy

Reserve Senior Calf Champion at the 2010 Royal Reserve Junior Calf Champion at the 2010 Royal Owned by Bailey McConnel, Ontario Owned with Cody Ermel, Saskatchewan

Please watch for our 2011 Consignments to:

• Fall Harvest Limousin Sale, October 15, Carson’s, Listowel, ON • The Royal Elite Sale, November 5, Toronto, ON • Agribition Solid Gold Sale, November 25, Regina, SK

View Catalogues online at www. bouchardlivestock.com Dwight, Catherine & Martin Koyle 33429 6th Line, RR# 3, Iona Station, ON N0L 1P0 P: 519.764.2697 • C: 519.670.8314 • F: 519.764.2071 Martin Koyle Cell: 519.860.0911 cdkoyle@gtn.net • www.koylefarms.com Limousin Voice Summer 2011  8

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Fort Ellice Limousin Dispersal Friday, October 28, 2011 Whitewood, Saskatchewan 1:00 pm

130 Head Sell!

Featuring the Get and Services of : FL PLD Untouchable, 1-Way Just Macho

FL PLD Untouchable

Progeny from: 1-Way Gold Platinum, F.E. Python Ulmer, F.L. Polled Python, Polled Paycheck, 1-Way Crown Royal, 1-Way Polled John, EAFF Mr. Medalist

STZZ Polled Yukon x 1-Way Crown Royal BW 1.7 WW 48.1 YW 80.4 MM: 36.2 TM 60.3

Ritzy 103R

Trixie 2T 1-Way Just Macho x Hayard Poll Elite

Harvest Olympus x SFCR Sundown

BW 1.4 WW 39.3 YW 66.2 MM: 13.8 TM 33.5

BW 4.3 WW 35.3 YW 61.3 MM: 19.5 TM 37.2

Solar 112S

Special Lady 1S

1-Way Crown Royal x Polled Paycheck

Orion x IBIS

BW 7.2 WW 53.0 YW 92.3 MM: 31.4 TM 57.9

Twain 7T

Auto Return To Glory 179L x EAFF Mr Medalist 252J BW 2.0 WW 32.5 YW 59.0 MM: 29.7 TM 46.0

Ruby 68R EAFF Mr Medalist 252J x Roseview Ballgame BW 1.8 WW 35.5 YW 66.7 MM: 22.7 TM 40.5

BW 6.3 WW 56.6 YW 97.1 MM: 25.9 TM 54.2

For catalogues or sale information contact

Fort Ellice Limousin Lionel & Sharon Fouillard Alicia, Riche, Melanie, Patrick, Brody, Diane

Box 3, St. Lazare, MB R0M 1Y0 Ph/Fax: (204) 683-2353 Cell: (780) 719- 3894 E-mail: lionelfouillard@yahoo.ca

Whitewood Livestock Sales Gene Parks: (204)729-7118 Rhett Parks: (306) 735-7813

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#4-3342 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 7G9 Ph: (306) 933-4200 Ted’s Cell: (306) 221-2711 Chris’ Cell: (306) 220-5006 Fax: (306) 934-0744

CANADA’S LARGEST HERD OF POLLED FULLBLOODS Pairs - Bred Cows - Long Yearling Bulls - Herd Bulls

Nadine 50N

Nora 8N

Rouge 52R

EAFF Mr Medalist 252J x SY Bonanza

Polled Paycheck x Goldenview Zodiac

BW 2.7 WW 27.8 YW 54.1 MM: 0.7 TM 14.6

BW 4.8 WW 43.0 YW 73.4 MM: 9.3 TM 30.8

1-Way Just Macho x Goodlimo Hard and Fast BW 2.9 WW 41.7 YW 76.3 MM: 15.1 TM 36.0

Southern Pride 21S

Raspberry 15R

Marsha 80M

1-Way Just Macho x EAFF Mr Medalist 252J

Denison Polled Holster x Highland Downtown

1-Way Golden Pride x JMK Dee Jay

BW 3.0 WW 46.6 YW 79.8 MM: 16.3 TM 39.6

BW 2.6 WW 41.9 YW 73.0 MM: 27.6 TM 48.6

BW 3.1 WW 43.2 YW 68.5 MM: 36.7 TM 58.3

Rainbow 17R

Kool Is Kool

1-Way Just Macho x ESLB Demolition Man BW 3.5 WW 44.2 YW 70.0 MM: 25.2 TM 47.3

Kat Nip 74N WULFS Klint 5874K x SLVLDVFC Planet Hollywood BW 5.7 WW 70.5 YW 119.1 MM: 28.4 TM 63.7

Daughter of the Champion, Kats Meow

Polled Houston x AUTO Star Struck 181D BW 5.4 WW 50.0 YW 77.9 MM: 20.4 TM 45.4

Sailor’s Choice 914S Denison Polled Pub x Cedar Patch P Goldstake BW 0.0 WW 25.9 YW 52.6 MM: 8.1 TM 21.1

Royal Lady 102R WULFS Klint 5874K x Northern Rivalry BW 4.0 WW 51.4 YW 92.3 MM: 15.5 TM 41.2

Full Flush Mate Sister to Rambo

Raggedyann 82R 1-Way Just Macho x GKF Canadian Horizon BW 2.6 WW 41.0 YW 64.7 MM: 23.1 TM 43.6

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Hello everyone,

Bonjour à tous :

By the time this Voice researches you, another Annual General Meeting and National Junior Conference will be behind us. If you did not take part in those two most important activities, you will be able to catch up on what happened in the next Voice or via our monthly newsletter.

Au moment où j’écris cette rubrique, la journée champêtre Limousin du Québec n’a pas encore eu lieu. J’espère que nous aurons eu l’occasion de se voir lors de cette rencontre annuelle et que j’ai pu vous mettre à jour en personne sur les activités de l’association.

As announced a little while ago, there have been some changes at the CLA office. Teresa left the association on July 15th to pursue other career goals. Dallas Wise is our new registry/member services clerk. Dallas is quite involved in their family ranch; therefore she is only at the office three days a week. At this time of the year, that is sufficient to keep up with the registry work load. Once the busy season starts, we will reassess our staffing needs.

Évaluations génétiques de l’automne 2011

The Limousin Voice We are very pleased to announce that our agreement with Today’s Publishing has been renewed for another year. With this new agreement comes new advertising rates that we hope will entice you to make the Limousin Voice your first choice for your print advertising. Fall 2011 Genetic Evaluations The Fall EPD’s are now posted on the CLA website along with breed averages and statistics. Please keep in mind the next deadline to submit performance information is November 1, 2011 for the Spring 2012 evaluations. Next round of Proto testing The next round of Proto testing will be done the first week of October; therefore you must notify the CLA office before September 30th if you need an animal done. If the animal has DNA on file, there is no need to resend a new hair sample; the test will be conducted from the

Les nouveaux EPD nord-américains pour la race Limousin sont maintenant disponible sur le site de l’association ainsi que les moyennes de la race et d’autres statistiques intéressantes. Veuillez noter que la prochaine date limite pour les données de performance est le 1er novembre. Les données qui seront soumises d’ici cette date feront parties des évaluations génétiques du printemps prochain. Nous acceptons toujours vos rapports du PATBQ qui contiennent les mêmes données de poids. Svp faites- les nous parvenir. Concours Limousin National Cette année le rendez-vous est à la Royale de Toronto le 5 novembre où se déroulera le concours national Limousin (le matin) et la vente en soirée. Une liste d’hôtels apparait sur le site web de l’association (onglet National Show). L’espace est limitée. Joindre l’utile à l’agréable Pour ceux qui aiment voyager et qui aiment le Limousin, je vous recommande une visite en France au concours national Limousin. Cette année, celui-ci se déroulera du 5 au 7 octobre dans le cadre du prestigieux Sommet de l’Élevage, plus grande manifestation agricole dédiée à l’élevage en Europe et qui a lieu tous les ans. Près de

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archived sample. Remember all A.I. sires must be Proto tested. Canadian Limousin National Events We look forward to seeing you at the next National Limousin events on November 5th at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Both the show and sale are the same day. Hotel room availability is limited this year in Toronto. However a list of hotel blocks appears on the CLA website (under National Show). If you do not have access to the internet, as usual you are always welcome to call the office and request a paper copy.

430 animaux limousins seront en compétition à Cournon d’Auvergne (près de Clermont Ferrand dans la région d’Auvergne) au centre de la France. Il n’est pas trop tôt pour commencer aussi à planifier le Congrès Limousin International qui sera au Danemark du 2 au 10 juillet 2012. Les détails se trouvent sur la page web : http://www.danishlimousin.dk

International Limousin events For those of you wanting to venture out overseas for an amazing Limousin experience, I strongly recommend the National French Limousin Show October 5, 6, 7 during “Sommet de l’Elevage” (all beef breed event) at Cournon d’Auvergne (near Clermont Ferrand in the region of Auvergne) central France. They are expecting 450 head at the show this year. Also, keep in mind that the 2012 International Limousin Congress will take place in Denmark July 2-10. Keep an eye on their website for details: http://www.danishlimousin.dk

CLA Directors

# 13 - 4101, 19th Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7C4 Phone: 1-866-886-1605 or (403) 253-7309 Fax: (403) 253-1704

www.limousin.com

VICE-PRESIDENT Bill Campbell Phone: (204) 776-2322 Fax: (204) 776-2105 Email: blcampbell@xplornet.com PAST-PRESIDENT Mike Geddes Phone: (519) 599-6776 Fax: (519) 599-1079 Email: mike@topmeadowfarms.com

CLA Staff GENERAL MANAGER Anne Brunet-Burgess Email: aburgess@limousin.com

Brian Lee Phone: (705) 340-5944 Fax: (705) 340-5205 Cell: (905) 447-5173 Email: hmacsand@yahoo.ca Lynn Combest Phone: (403) 742-5211 Fax: (403) 742-6139 Cell: (403) 740-7621

Provincial Association Presidents

CLA Executive Committee PRESIDENT Mary Hertz Phone: (403) 378-4190 Fax: (403) 378-3959 Email: rhertz@eidnet.org TREASURER Darby Cochrane Phone: (204) 855-2633 Cell: (204) 573-6529 Fax: (204) 855-2472 Email: darby_cochrane@hotmail.com Email: csf@westman.wave.ca

Rob Swaan Phone: (250) 747-2618 Fax: (250) 747-0436 Email: swaany@quesnelbc.net Stan Skeels Phone/Fax: (403) 843-6801 Cell: (403) 704-0288 Email: lazyslimousin@telus.net Dale Turner Phone: (306) 374-6585 Email: meaganturner@sasktel.net

MARITIMES Mike Horsnell Phone: (902) 847-9615 QUEBEC Serge Dethier Phone: (450) 454-6456 ONTARIO Jeff Irvine Phone: (519) 837-2113 Cell: (519) 827-5123 Email: jirvine@gencor.ca MANITOBA Kevin Basso Phone: (204) 734-4797 Email: rrlimo@mts.net

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SASKATCHEWAN Kevin Rea Phone: (306) 463-7950 Email: r3bar@hotmail.com ALBERTA Wayne Burgess Phone: (403) 813-8416 Email: vle.burgess@gmail.com BRITISH COLUMBIA Erin Kishkan Phone: (250) 747-3836 Email: kishkan@quesnelbc.com

The Group Math Challenge Each year, Canadian Limousin breeders invest time and effort to collect thousands of pedigree, birth, weaning and yearling measurements and report them to the CLA. These measures are used in genetic evaluation to rank and compare Limousin genetics in relation to each other, so that breeders and their customers can select cattle that fit their specific needs. They have become an important part of both selection and marketing programs for the industry. It is wonderful to be able to talk about weaning weights or scrotal measurement on a bull, but the rubber hits the road when we say, “compared to what?” This is what a contemporary group does. A contemporary group is constructed from a management group. A management group should include all cattle/calves that are managed in the same way. The system adjusts for various things, such as splitting calves based on their sex, season of birth, prior management, adjusting for age differences, age of the dam, and separating cattle that were weighed on different days. This is all done in the context of a management group. The breeder has to define which cattle were given similar opportunity to perform. The task of assigning management groups is one of the most important pieces of information a breeder will complete on their herd each year. For example, in your management system, it may not be fair to compare calves born in January/February to those born in March/April. As a breeder, you could then assign different management groups to calves born in the two different time frames when you report your calving data. Likewise, calves that are raised in differing environments, pre-weaning or on a different ration after weaning, should be assigned to different groups. The computer system at CLA automatically splits calves based on sex, a 90 day age window and prior management, so breeders do not need to be overly concerned about remembering how cattle were managed in prior time periods. As a breeder, your management group information will provide the ultimate division of calves into those raised under like conditions, so at each reporting stage, try to group like-managed cattle together. A good rule of thumb is that if you rounded the cattle up and brought the cattle into your handling facility (scale) as a group, they should probably be in the same management group. Calves that were sick or didn’t have the same opportunity to perform can be assigned a different group number from the other calves. The biggest failure in recognizing “superior genetics” occurs because of not reporting “inferior genetics.”

By Sean McGrath

Often the temptation is to not report the less desirable end of the cattle, particularly if there is a cost associated with doing so. Failing to report information can dramatically affect how cattle compare with each other, which is the basis of the EPD system. Let’s look at a very simple example of a calving group with 3 bull calves. Limousin Voice Summer 2011  14

BWT A B C

85 95 120

Deviation (Incomplete Reporting) -5 +5

Deviation (Complete Reporting) -15 -5 +20

If the breeder collects the weights and then doesn’t report the heavier calf to the CLA because they castrated him at birth, it hurts the deviation of the lighter birth weight calves. In this example, the breeder has essentially added 10 pounds to the birth weight deviation of the lightest calf. In other words, the EPD basically compares this calf to the group average of his peers. By not reporting all the calves, we have increased the birth weight EPD of the calves that were reported. This concept works in reverse for weaning and yearling, where the temptation is to not report the lightest calves, thus shaving positive pounds off the heavier calves in the group. Again, let’s look at a very simple example of a group with 3 bull calves.

A B C

WWT

Adj WWT

675 680 650

700 650 600

Deviation (Incomplete Reporting) +25 -25

Deviation (Complete Reporting) +50 0 -50

In this case, the actual weaning weights are somewhat misleading when we compare directly. Perhaps A is younger than B or is out of a first calf heifer. If the breeder collects the weights and then doesn’t report the lower end calf to the CLA, it drops the deviation of the very best calf from +50 to +25, effectively reducing the calf’s growth EPD. The EPD calculations can only produce animal comparisons using the available information. While you may be aware of the less desirable calves in your own herd, by failing to report the whole group, a lot of information about the genetics of every calf in the group is lost, regardless of their performance level. For any traits, it is also important that there is variation observed in the contemporary group. This is true with categorical traits such as docility as well. Because the evaluation compares relative performance of animals under the same management, reporting every calf as a “1” results in no valuable comparisons. In other words, there is no variation or more/less relationship present. This is a difficult concept, especially for breeders who may pride themselves on their easy calving or the fact that all of their cattle are quiet.

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The CLA assigns contemporary groups using the following criteria... Birth Calves must be from the same herd Herd of origin (performance herd or associated herds). Sex Calves must be of the same sex at birth. Calves must be born within a 90 day age Birthdate window (maximum range of 90 days from the oldest to youngest calf in the group. Calves must have been assigned Management the same management group at Group birth by the breeder. Weaning Calves must have been Prior Management grouped together at birth. Herd Calves must be weaned in the same herd. Sex Calves must be the same sex at weaning. Calves must be weaned on the same date. Weaning Date The system does allow for weaning dates to vary by 7 days. Calves must be between 165 and 250 Weaning Age days of age when they are weaned. Calves must be designated as being under Management the same pre-weaning management by the Group breeder (same management group). Yearling Calves must have been grouped together Prior Management at birth and weaning. Herd Calves must be from the same herd. Sex Calves must be the same sex at yearling. Calves must be measured Yearling Date on the same date. Calves must be between 320 and 410 days of age when measured. Calves must Yearling Age also have had at least 80 days of post-weaning management. Calves must be designated as being under Management the same post-weaning management by Group the breeder (same management group).

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must be flawed or perhaps it’s the bug juice I’m looking through … but there is a new light out there. The glow is the livestock industry, for in the past twelve months we have seen a new and glowing attitude by both the commercial and seedstock sectors. All economists predict a strong (most likely record) beef cycle for years to follow. There is talk of two dollar – five weight feeder calves on the horizon which would fuel the bred female market. Sixty percent of the beef consumed is ground and of that sixty percent, a higher percent is marketed in a brown paper bag or out of a drive-through window. Since cow slaughter prices are strong, the North American cow herd is diminishing more each month. The drought in the south central cattle states of Oklahoma and Texas is worsening the cattle number problem. The supply/demand ratio will drive the cattle market upward, even with the scary financial situation looming in the United States, where the consumer chooses to use lesser cuts of meat for his protein; but none the less, beef consumption is staying remarkably stable. Export markets to the Far East are increasing as there appears to be a pork shortage in Asian countries. McDonald’s Corporation, the world’s largest burger chain, has consistently outperformed its competitors, even though they have raised their prices by two point five percent. McDonald’s reported that their second quarter net income rose fifteen percent to $1.4 billion. The company is investing in emerging Far East markets such as China, with a high degree of success and although revenue grew four percent in the United States, it’ a far cry from the twenty-five percent growth in African Nations, Asia and the Middle East and the twenty-one percent growth in Europe. The surprising fact is that Europe makes up forty-one percent of the company’s overall gross income, with the United States making up just over thirty percent and the balance accounted for by the emerging countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. These fast-food restaurants

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need our product to sustain their business and as the biggest population areas throughout the globe become advanced, their need for our product will sustain the livestock industry. The future for cow/calf producers displays excitement and this excitement will directly reflect on the seed stock industry. The Limousin breed is ideally suited for the market requirements the industry will face in years to come, as it is the breed that yields the most pounds of product per carcass than any of its contemporaries. This fact has been proven over the past three decades or more and this is the message we must voice, with every potential customer we touch. Success breeds success; therefore, in the next few years we will see new cowboys entering the industry. Their enticement will be based on financial rewards and the challenge of feeding masses around the globe and they may not be your regular “John Wayne” type cowboy. In choosing the breed of cattle to invest, they will examine all breeds and then select one or two or a combination of both. In most cases, the breed’s image and production assets will have a major influence in their selection. A breed’s image is based on breeder involvement and event participation. Whether you want to be involved provincially or nationally, the most important part is getting involved. The 2011 National Limousin Show is hosted by the Province of Ontario at the legendary Toronto Royal Winter Fair. Chairman Brian Lee will need volunteers and breeder participation and foremost, a stellar exhibition of Canada’s finest Limousin seed stock available. For those who do not halter break, make it a point to attend the event as spectator support adds image. The lineup of fall shows in Western Canada (Brandon, Farm Fair, Lloydminster, Olds, Saskatoon and Agribition) is no different than your national show; participation and involvement are required to increase the image of the breed, as several of these shows receive a greater amount of rancher traffic. Remember, your plans for the fall must be set now! By now, all breeders are aware of the changes in the Voice as to deadlines and publication rates. The Limousin Voice is the most important vehicle for breeders to promote their programs and reflects the activity in the Limousin breed. The rates have been lowered thus offering the opportunity for a greater amount of the membership to use their promotional magazine. The theory is simple… if you don’t want to sell anything, don’t tell anyone.

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2011- What a year! A long and cold winter, wet spring and now a hot summer. Last year was one of the best years in farming in Ontario for all sectors of the industry. Prices have remained strong so far this year. Limousin cattle are still in high demand in the commercial market, which allows us to have a premium market for our cattle. Once again the OLA provincial show will be held at the Lindsay Exhibition. This event has been an excellent place to showcase Limousin cattle. This fall the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will be host to the National Limousin Show and Sale. This sale presents an opportunity to select from elite genetics that will improve anyone’s herd. Something new for the 2011 year is the OLA Jackpot show. This event presents another opportunity to showcase your bull and heifer genetics with a cash reward to the top three animals. The 2011 Annual OLA meeting was held at the Elora Racetrack. Highlights of this year’s meeting were cooking lessons by a professional chef, the crowning of the 2011 OLA Queen, Kristina Drennan, and the presentation of the 2011 Breeder of the Year Award, to Ron and Rita Gardiner of Gardiner Limousin.

One of the topics that sparked a lot of interesting discussion was the subject of Johne’s Disease, presented by a representative from the Ontario Cattlemen Association. Limited government funding has been assigned for further study of this disease. The OLA feels that this disease presents a major threat for the beef industry as a whole. We have written a letter asking for further financial support to control, or eliminate this disease from Canadian cow herds. The OLA will be launching a Technical discussion board to talk about issues in the industry and new management ideas. We are targeting the fall of 2011 to have it up and running. Congratulations to Amanda Rosborough’s for becoming a 2011 Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Mentorship Recipient for the province of Ontario. She was one of 16 other national recipients selected. This program, launched by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) in 2010, was created to provide industry-specific training and mentorship opportunities to assist the beef industry into the future. Brent Black, President 519-524-6371

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Get Smart with your Program...

This Willows Checkmark daughter represents the power and strength in our cow herd.

Add Smart Limousin Red, Homozygous Polled Genetics to your Herd! Come check out our calves sired by CLLL Heisman, King Wolf, Smart Polled Userfriendly, Paynes Winchester. Garry & Sheila Smart 137606 Grey Rd 12, RR 2 Meaford, ON N4L 1W6 Ph/Fax: 519-538-4877 Cell 519-372-7459 smartlimo@bmts.com Kathleen Smart 519-538-1008

National Show, Toronto, Ontario Hotel room availability is limited in Toronto this year. A list of hotel blocks appears on the CLA website (under National Show). If you do not have access to the internet, as usual, you are always welcome to call the CLA office and request a paper copy. The National Limousin show will be judged by Dr. Mark Hoge, an associate professor at Western Illinois University. Dr. Hoge has followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming an international judge. His Canadian judging includes the Youth Forum in Orangeville, Ontario. His livestock expertise is not limited to just cattle but also includes goats and hogs. Agribition, Regina, Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Limousin Association was able to secure fifteen rooms for Agribition this year at the West Harvest Inn. The price is $129.00 + tax. Please phone the hotel directly at, 306-586-6755 to make your reservation. The rooms are held under SKLIMO. The rooms will be released October 15, 2011. Limousin Voice Summer 2011  21

2011 Livestock Markets Association of Canada’s Annual Convention and Auctioneer Championship This year’s Convention and Auctioneer Championship was held in Waterloo, Ontario June 9 – 12. The Canadian Auctioneer Championship took place on Friday June 10 at Ontario Livestock Exchange Inc. Auctioneers from across Canada competed for the title of Canada’s best. • Champion - Brennin Jack from Heartland Livestock, Regina, Saskatchewan. • Reserve Champion - Travis Rogers from Nisson Bros Inc., Clyde, Alberta. • Third Place - Rob Bergevin from VJV Foothills Livestock, Stavely, Alberta. • Fourth Place - Tim Dowler from Winnipeg Livestock Sales, Winnipeg, Manitoba. • Fifth Place - Calvin Kuepfer from Ontario Livestock Exchange, Waterloo, Ontario. The Canadian Limousin Association is a proud sponsor of this event along with four other breed associations. Mike Geddes, past president of the CLA, presented the champion buckle to Brennin Jack. Jack received the Champion buckle valued at $1,000 as well as $1,200 cash and has entered the history books as Canada’s youngest auctioneer to win the Canadian Championship. He is also only the second Saskatchewan competitor to win during the championship’s entire 14-year history. As if winning the Canadian championship was not enough, Jack’s fellow competitors also selected him for the Most Congenial Auctioneer award, which makes him the first Canadian champion to take both awards in one competition. Following the championship, the business session was dedicated in its entirety to the issue of traceability. Donna Henuset and Rick Frederickson each did a fifteen minute presentation on the Auction Market Applied Research Project, nationally and in Alberta. The remaining of the three hour meeting was dedicated to having input from the membership on traceability in an effort to come to a consensus on an LMAC position.

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• Il y aura des taureaux Limousin à quatre stations cette année, soit à St-Martin, Vinoy et deux groupes à la station unique Limousin. • Nous espérons que les gens répondront en grand nombre pour le voyage à Toronto car cette année est L’ANNÉE DU LIMOUSIN (national Limousin) .Environ 100 têtes de Limousin serons représentées. • Association des Éleveurs Limousin du Québec aura un kiosque à Expo-Bœuf de Victoriaville les 7-8-9 octobre 2011. • Nous préparons une vente de femelles pour le 22 octobre 2011, à 13:00h à St-Hyacinthe. Laurent Charron, propagandiste 1-819-983-2295

• There will be Limousin bulls at four bull test stations this fall; in St-Martin, Vinoy and two groups at our own Limousin test station. • We are awaiting your registration for our bus trip to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. This year’s Royal will feature the Canadian National Limousin show and sale, over 100 head are expected. • The Quebec Limousin association will have a booth at Expo Boeuf in Victoriaville, October 7-9. • Our annual female sale will take place on Saturday, October 22 in St-Hyacinthe, at 1:00 p.m. Laurent Charron, Fieldman 1-819-983-2295

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Hello everyone,

Alberta Commercial Breeder of the Year

The Alberta Limousin Association suffered from a lack of support to host its annual golf tournament and junior show. Therefore, we did not have a summer gathering. The future of the ALA calendar is currently on hold until further notice.

The Fossheim Family – Chris, Crystal, Kirk and Ed

We do invite you to join us at our Fall events:

In 1998 the family was looking for a change as “they were tired of dealing with stupid calves!” Ed purchased their first Limousin bull from Raymond Verbeek, and was obviously satisfied with the results as they have been strong supporters of Limousin bull sales since. The Fossheim family purchases three or four Limousin bulls each year, primarily from the Prime Limousin Club Bull Sale.

• Olds Fall Classic September 30 - October 2 • Lloydminster Stockade Round-up November 4-6 • Farmfair for the Limousin show on November 10th. At that time, we will also make a special presentation to our commercial breeder of the year, the Fossheim Family of Edson, Alberta. The Headliner Sale will be the next day, at 7 p.m. • We will wrap up the year with our annual general meeting and the Pacesetter Sale on December 3rd, at the Olds Cow Palace, Olds, Alberta. Come the day before to take in Highland Stock Farms Production Sale and make a weekend of it. Special congratulations go out to the many 4-H members who exhibited a Limousin project this year. Their achievements are too many to list, but they represented the breed extremely well all around Alberta. To stay abreast with current ALA news, please visit our website at www.albertalimousin.ca Wayne Burgess (403) 813-8416

Chris Fossheim along with his wife Crystal, brother Kirk and father Ed, operate a 200 head cow calf operation near Edson, Alberta.

Their present cow herd consists of 200 Simmental x Limousin cows, of which half are pastured on their own grazing lease and the other half go to Sang Lake Provincial Grazing Reserve. After weaning, calves are backgrounded to 900 pounds and sold to either a local feedlot or marketed through the Vold Jones and Vold Auction Mart in Ponoka, Alberta. They like the Limousin calves for their calving ease and vigor, as well as their rate of gain and the muscling. Their daughter Amy has been a member of the Peers 4-H Club for the last two years and has done well with her Limo cross projects. This year her steer won Reserve Club Champion. The Fossheim family have been using Limousin genetics for the last 13 years, are great advocates of the breed and very deserving recipients of the 2011 Alberta Limousin Association Commercial Breeder of the Year Award.

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At the recent Calgary Stampede, the Limousin breed was extremely well represented. At Summer Synergy, the junior livestock component that takes place offsite, at the Olds Agriculture Society, five Limousin junior members participated. • Cameron Olson started the week attending the Provincial Beef Heifer Show, where he won Team Marketing, Reserve Senior Showman, and Grand Champion Senior Aggregate. His 2 year old Limousin female stood second in class. He received an RBC Foundation Scholarship for Excellence of $1000, as well as a $2000 Stampede Scholarship. • Cassie Matthews captured the Grand Champion Female title with her mature cow in the All Other Breed division. Cassie also received a $500 scholarship. • Lindsey Papenhuyzen came home with Champion All Other Breed Heifer Calf, Champion All Other Breed 2 Year Old Pair and Champion All Other Breed Bull. • Katrina Papenhuyzen’s Limousin yearling heifer was Overall Reserve Champion All Other Breed Female. • Brandon Hertz received a $1000 scholarship and Reserve Commercial Female Championship in the All Other Breed Division with his Lim-Flex. At the UFA Steer Classic, the reserve champion, a 1,385-pound Limousin from Denfield, Ont., was worth a runner-up cheque of $4,000 – as well as another $1,000 for best-in-class to (its owners), Mark Phillips and Brodie Gutzke of Phillips Cattle Co. The steer has been purchased by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen. With 98 entries this year from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario, (up from 79 a year ago) the UFA Steer Classic represents the culmination of the regional steer show season. The richest steer show in Canada, the UFA Steer Classic sees members of the beef industry congregate at the Stampede promoting and competing in everything from the merits of purebred genetics to the current trends in consumer beef demands.

Cameron Olson with RPY Paynes Mandy 19U

Cassidy Matthews with her female HSF Tinkerbell 14T and her heifer calf by MAGS War Admiral Limousin Voice Summer 2011  25

Reserve Grand Champion Steer was a Limousin

France Limousin Selection (French Limousin Association) in cooperation with Interco, the government agency in charge of promoting agricultural products from the Aquitaine region, organized a promotional Limousin tour May 25-28. Canada received four invitations to attend the program that was sponsored by the organizers. The Canadian representatives were Mary Hertz, Rob Swaan, Stan Skeels and Anne Brunet-Burgess who joined participants from Spain, Morocco, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Columbia.

Rob Swaan, Mary Hertz and Stan Skeels at the Lasternas farm

GAEC Lemasson located in a picturesque Limoges suburb

Earl du Rougier, our first farm visit

Pierre Roy explains the Young Sire Proving sytem

The cow herd was kept in a dry lot at SARL Mercier * View of the France Limousin Selection property from the ballroom balcony

Olivier Rambert (France Limousin Selection International Liaison), Anne Brunet-Burgess (CLA), Stan Skeels (CLA), Jean-Marc Alibert (President of the French Herdbook), Mary Hertz (CLA President), Bernard Roux (President France Limousin Selection) and Rob Swaan (CLA). Limousin Voice Summer 2011  26

The group examined the female progeny of future AI sires

Popular new AI bull “Accent” was on display at the Lasternas

Some of our favorite females were in the young herd of Guillaume Vandebergh

The objectives of our attendance were focused on a better awareness of the French genetics and clearer understanding of their sire proving system. French Limousin seems to have gained an obvious advantage over Canada’s in some specific markets as we witnessed in Mexico last fall and they have been supplying important numbers of live cattle to Russia, another market that represents potential for us. There were also opportunities to promote Canadian polled genetics to French breeders, although this remains somewhat of a taboo subject in some cases. The group was greeted in the city of Bordeaux with a welcome dinner and mixer for the 50 Limousin participants from Spain, Morocco, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Columbia and Canada. The tour began bright and early on May 25th. Our first stop was at EARL du ROUGIER at Sauveur Lalande. This 110 cow Limousin herd is operated by a father and son team on 160 hectares, with another brother involved with the business aspect but employed off the farm. They have been breeding registered Limousin cattle since 1991. They split their calving into a spring and a fall group. As most beef producers in France, they heavily count on the cull cow market as their main income, Earl du Rougier also direct sells boxed beef in packages of 13-15 kg for 10€ per kilo. Their cow herd was composed of productive females with high performance calves at side. As we moved north and east to our next destination in St Cyr les Champagnes, the severe drought affecting France was getting to be more obvious. Our second hosts Olivier and Isabelle Lasternas were quite concerned with the grass situation this early in the season. Their 110 females were displayed in four groups in a pasture rotation system, with herdsires on natural service duty. One of them is the famous “Accent” that was proven on farm and then selected for A.I. which is not the usual process in France. Accent showed tremendous thickness, depth and docility. Since he is owned in partnership with another breeder who used him last year, the Lasternas did not have any calves by him yet. Thursday, May 26th was dedicated to better understand the Limousin business in France. The day encompassed of tours at two test stations and France Limousin Selection headquarters. We started at the “Station de Moussours » in Uzerche where female progeny of potential A.I. sires are evaluated. Two year old females with calves at side and yearlings were available for our appraisal. Our visit coincided with the conformation scoring of the yearlings, so we had a hands-on demonstration of what the evaluators look for and their scoring system. For details on the intense A.I. sire selection and the progeny proving program please refer to a previous report in the Fall 2010 Limousin Voice magazine. For those of you familiar with how dairy bulls are selected and offered in insemination service in Canada, that is the closest comparison one can find to the French Limousin system. The Lanaud Bull Test Station is where 700 handpicked bull calves are evaluated annually. Selected by the association field reps throughout the country, they go through a performance test, plus a conformation and docility evaluation. Among them, 42 are purchased by the association from the breeders at a set price to go under progeny testing and only the top few are returned to general A.I. service for domestic and international use. The bulls that complete their testing (not selected as potential AI sires), are divided in groups called Reproducteur Jeune or “RJ” (herdsire prospects or top 10%) or “Espoir” (hopefuls or top 40%). Both qualified groups are sold on different days as they appeal to dif-

ferent types of buyers. The “Espoir” are sold by a type of silent auction in the 2200€ to 2700€ range while the “RJ’s” are sold by auction in the beautiful sales complex on site and average close to 5,000€. While in the Limoges area, we also managed to visit GAEC Lemasson, at Aureil, an excellent herd of cattle where bull calves are kept intact and fed in a feedlot environment. However the main feature of this herd visit is indisputably the display of many calves from artificial insemination as the two hundred females are 90% bred A.I. A well managed, self sufficient family operation that I enjoyed visiting last fall and again during this group tour. The farm visits wrapped up on Friday, May 27 with two very different operations. The first one SARL Mercier, located at Charentes was a relatively small cattle operation that complements a much larger and more lucrative cognac business. The two brothers owners of the establishment spoke fondly and proudly of their forty cow hobby but admitted that it makes little sense to raise cattle on land generating more than10,000€ per hectare annually in grape production. They belong to a breeding co-op where breeders pool their resources for herdsire purchasing and marketing efforts. Forward thinkers, the Mercier brothers used polled genetics and had weaned progeny to show the group. It is worth noting that the polled bull was used in natural service on heifers, and the progeny blend extremely well with the traditional French bloodlines proving that the performance can be similar even out of first calf heifer. Young breeder Guillaume Vandenbergh at Asques welcomed us last. His 90 cow herd is made mostly of upgraded animals from foundation Limousin cows, but the type of animals that he selects for, really hit a homerun with the Canadian eyes. The moderate frame, sound feet and uddered cows made us want to know more about his breeding program. While the group visit was plenty long for most, for us Canadians, it deserved a second look, consequently we went back for a private more extended tour the next day. A strong cow family was identified as genetics of interest to pursue in form of embryos. Interco had organized breed specific tours for international guests from eighteen countries. Apart from the Limousin group, other guests went on a Blonde d ‘Aquitaine tour and a Gasconne (local breed) tour. They organized a grand assembly of all of us for a conference entitled: “Beef cattle from the Aquitaine region – an asset for breeders around the world”. Presentations from numerous foreign buyers and users of French genetics spoke about their experience with products from the Aquitaine region. Our last day was spent at the Aquitanima show in Bordeaux where eighty plus Limousin animals were in competition. The restricted space at the show limits the number of cattle that each invited exhibitor can bring, but it gave a good showcase of cattle of both genders and of all ages. There were also a fair number of progeny from proven A.I. bulls, allowing us to add to our on-farm observations. This fantastic week of Limousin cattle, fellowship and international networking was made possible through the financial assistance of the Canadian Beef Breeds Council for the portion not covered by the organizers.

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By Chris Poley Attitude. A person’s view of life and business is totally influenced by it and we have seen a different attitude this summer while out on our travels. This new positive attitude in the cattle business has totally changed business plans of many operations, too! All across the country attitude is good in the cattle business; prices are strong and demand is high. Last week I read a report on 985 pound steers bringing $1.1975. Mother Nature has definitely tested people to the max in several areas, but with $1180.00 steers, people are eager to get past these challenges and stay in the beef business. The good news for the majority of producers this year is that there is an excess of low cost forage. Pastures are phenomenal, with many producers expecting to extend the normal grazing season and the hay crops… wow! I had a call from one of our clients in the south who had seen lots of years with only one bale per acre; they consider normal to be between one and a half and two bales. This year they are getting five bales per acre. For any of you thinking you are going to make money selling surplus hay, sorry … it’s not going to happen. The only way to capitalize on this feed surplus is to increase your cow inventory and this will be the fall to do it, as bred cow prices have not yet risen to reflect higher calf prices and long term earning potential of a young female. Many people ask us, how long higher prices will last. I truly believe we are entering a new area where traditional cycles will not apply, world cow numbers are down and we continue to see a large number of cows going to slaughter. It is actually hard to believe the number of cows coming to town this summer, even with the great pasture conditions. Maybe the last several years have made producers

better managers and so they are very eager to market cows that are not contributing to quicker profits, while they still have good salvage value. It will take several generations of cows to see significant growth in cow numbers and in the mean time, another generation of consumers will be after their share. I have written of this previously, but this statistic remains in my head and it’s that analysts believe the world’s farmers will have to increase food production by seventy percent in the next forty years… can we meet this demand? I don’t know the answer but I do know that there are two things we can’t live without; food and fresh water, which are going to become more and more important. Political focus will shift more to agriculture and all of this is good news to you, the primary producer. On another note, we just finished several 4-H regional shows in our area and it was great to see a better quality of steer across the board, not all great show steers, but thicker and deeper, well managed animals. The buyers that came to support 4-H members were extremely aggressive and the involvement of all communities was incredible. Steer buyers paid hefty premiums showing their support to the future of the agriculture industry; take note of who supported your industry and next time you are in town, support theirs!

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Press Release Alberta Supreme cattle show introduced at Farmfair Alberta agriculture societies collaborate to create prestigious competition EDMONTON, AB – Northlands Farmfair, Olds Fall Classic and Lloydminster Stockade Round-Up announced this week a collaboration between the three agriculture societies that will introduce the Alberta Supreme Championship. “The Alberta Supreme will attract the top quality purebred cattle from across Western Canada,” said Richard L. Andersen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northlands. “As one of Canada’s largest and oldest established agricultural societies, Northlands is proud to host a show that will increase the exposure of all three successful events.” The Alberta Supreme will include all breed winners from Northlands Farmfair Agriculture Showcase, Olds Fall Classic and Lloydminster Stockade Round-Up, making this an exciting and intense competition as the provincial champions are declared. In addition to winning the Alberta Supreme Champion title, the exhibitor of the male and female champions will drive away in a 2011 Dodge Ram truck. For more information on Farmfair, please visit farmfair.ca. For more information on the Olds Fall Classic, please visit oldsagsociety.com and for more information on the Lloydminster Stockade Round-Up, please visit lloydexh.com. For over 35 years, Farmfair has held the reins as a top business destination for the international livestock industry, welcoming international guests and local ranchers to come together to experience country life first hand and enjoy some great western hospitality! Each year, thousands of guests come together to see, show and sell top quality livestock in Edmonton, Alberta. Farmfair showcases over 1,000 head of cattle, 800 horses, alpacas and stock dogs.

For more information: Jennifer Guzzwell Public Relations Specialist Northlands Office: 780-471-7303 Cell: 780-902-2994 Email: jguzzwell@northlands.com

Imran Gill Public Relations Assistant Northlands Office: 780-378-8916 Cell: 780-932-0004 Email: igill@northlands.com

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Press Release BRAD WILDEMAN ELECTED BOARD CHAIR OF CANADA BEEF INC. Calgary, Alberta, July 27, 2011 Following a two-day meeting held July 26 and 27, 2011, in Calgary, Alberta, the newly-formed Canada Beef Inc. (CBI) is now positioned to move forward with the business of marketing Canadian beef in the domestic and international markets. The meeting saw the inaugural Board of Directors of CBI elect its Board Chair and Officers. Brad Wildeman, a feedlot operator from Lanigan, Saskatchewan, past President of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and a Co-Chair of the Canada Beef Implementation Team tasked with getting CBI up and running, was elected as Board Chair. “I welcome the challenge of being the first Board Chair of Canada Beef Inc.,” says Wildeman. “The Canadian cattle and beef industry made clear their desire for one national independent agency to conduct the industry’s marketing, promotion and research activities. With the establishment of Canada Beef Inc., we have accomplished this. “Our job now is to pursue prosperity for the Canadian cattle and beef industry,” he says. “We have a strong and capable organization, a renewed focus on increasing sales of Canadian beef in both the domestic and international markets – and a goal of positioning Canadian beef as the first choice in high quality beef around the world. With Canada Beef Inc., I believe it’s a goal that’s within reach.” Also elected as Officers of the 2011-2012 CBI Board of Directors were: Dane Guignion (Manitoba Cattle Producers Association) as Vice Chair; Brian Read (XL Meats) as Planning and Priorities Chair; Scott Ellerton (Sysco Canada Inc.) as Finance/Audit and Program Performance Measurement Chair; Mike Kennedy (Cargill Foods) as International Beef Trade Access Policy Advisory Chair; and Chuck MacLean (President, Alberta Beef Producers) as Governance Chair. Canada Beef Inc. was established through the consolidation of the Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency (National Check-off Agency), Canada Beef Export Federation and Beef Information Centre. The sixteen member Board of Directors of Canada Beef Inc. was appointed by the Canada Beef Implementation Team and its Governance Committee on July 4, 2011.

For more information, please contact: Brad Wildeman Board Chair Box 577 Lanigan, SK S0K 2M0 Office: 306 365 4281 Email: brad@pound-maker.ca

Ron Glaser Vice President Corporate Services and Communications Office: 403 275-5890

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Thank You... The fourth annual T Bar Invitational golf tournament was once again an unprecedented success, raising over $40,000.00 for youth in the beef industry. Seven national junior breed associations representing 2,018 members, will gain the benefit from the generosity of our sponsors. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Western Agribition Junior Beef Extreme. “We are extremely happy with this year’s event. Our largest number of sponsors and golfers made this year a resounding success. In the last four years, we have raised nearly $150,000.00, which provides funding and opportunities to a great number of youth,” said Bryan Kostiuk, co-chairman of the tournament. The 2012 T Bar Invitational will be held at Dakota Dunes on June 19 and 20th. See www.tbarinvitational.com for more information. Hospitality Sponsor:

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Biography: Dr. Colin Palmer is an Associate Professor of Theriogenology (Animal Reproduction) at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Nova Scotia, Dr. Palmer worked in mixed practices in Ontario and British Columbia and has owned/operated a practice in Saskatchewan. Dr. Palmer along with his wife Kim and children Lauren, Emily and Carter run a herd of purebred Red Angus cattle under the KC Cattle Co. name.

Continuing Education for Farmers and Ranchers “If you never get off the farm you are never going to learn anything!” Wise words in my opinion. A few years ago, I shared with a friend how much I enjoyed going to bull sales to see what the neighbours are offering for sale, and what the customers are looking for. That is when he shared his wisdom and that phrase with me and I have not forgotten it. In the vet business, we are mandated to record and report a number of hours of what we call continuing education each year. This is so we stay current on the latest and greatest that is coming our way. We can collect these hours by completing online courses and the like, but the most common route is to attend conferences. The typical conference is a 3 to 4 day event, offering lectures with mass appeal as well as a number of smaller, concurrent sessions tailored to say cattle or cat/ dog vets. Coffee breaks, meals and evening social events are put in the mix to allow us to chat with industry representatives and our friends. Sure, conferences take time away from our everyday lives and can be very expensive, especially, when the costs of travel and lodging are factored in; however, I believe these costs can be easily offset by, if nothing else, the renewed enthusiasm we bring back to our practices. Enthusiasm is the key to enhancing productivity and it is contagious. Learning new things online or by reading books just doesn’t have quite the same kick as getting out there with your colleagues. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel with a number of progressive beef producers on a Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture sponsored trip to the Dakotas and Nebraska. It was a tremendous learning experience! Those that participated came away with several new ideas. Many of us were intrigued by the Heartland Cattle Company, an outfit whose primary focus is custom heifer development. They have yard capacity for up to 4000 head, can accommodate pen groups ranging between 60 and 120 head and have enough demand to warrant an expansion. Heifers are fed a balanced, foragebased ration to target an appropriate weight at breeding for their frame. Stringent culling criteria are utilized to ensure that a uniform group of pregnant heifers are returned to the producer following a very busy breeding season utilizing estrous synchronization with visible heat detection. No gomer bulls or timed insemination, just cowboys and cowgirls with a good eye! During a typical day at the height of the breeding season, staff may inseminate up to 250 heifers. Producers can select their own sires or work with the Heartland staff to pick out high accuracy EPD sires for a number of economically

important traits. Their feeding/ breeding/ heifer safe-in-calf program requires 180 days at a very appealing per heifer cost that is adjusted with the cost of feed. By utilizing Heartland’s resources, producers can eliminate the need for maintaining heifer bulls and focus their attention on managing the cow herd. In fact, Heartland can boast that their heifers have an 8% higher rebreed rate after their first calf then their home-raised counterparts. Now there is a tangible for valuing good heifer rearing! Another highlight for me was to hear about recent discoveries in DNA technology at the USDA Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE. Over the next few years, the capability and reliability of these tests will improve and it is very exciting to think of how this technology can be combined with EPDs to strengthen our breeding programs. For most cattle producers, having the opportunity to see and touch practical solutions for common problems is priceless. Someday I hope to build a new cart to hold my liquid nitrogen tanks, AI guns and thawing unit based on an innovative cart I saw. I also got a great idea about mounting a metal kick post in the chute which could be released from its vertical holding position by simply pulling a rope several feet behind the cow. Many hours were spent between stops riding on a bus, so there was ample time for visiting. For an academic veterinarian/ farmer who likes to chat, the opportunity to learn from neighbouring cattle producers proved to be a rewarding way to pass the time. I got a real education on forage varieties, cattle watering systems, fencing, and farm equipment; and learned about some first class breeding operations located pretty close to home. Maybe they don’t have my breed, but I can certainly pass on what I know to our clients at the vet clinic looking for the best for their herds. I realized that we university types need to get out and mix with grass roots producers more, so that what we are learning in the laboratory gets passed down to the people who need the information. I also learned a slightly different use for the word “tuition.” You see, I always thought that was the money paid for an education from an institute of higher learning; however, tuition can also be the money lost attending the “School of Hard Knocks.” Fortunately, “Hard Knocks” offers scholarships to those willing to learn from the mistakes of others. Make it part of your business plan to get off the farm or ranch regularly… it will be worth every penny!

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By Anne Brunet-Burgess Once a year, beef improvement enthusiasts meet for a few days to take on new information, keep up with ongoing research and share pertinent information about the advancement of the beef industry. This year’s Beef Improvement Federation symposium took place in Bozeman, Montana in early June. Our own Limousin breed improvement committee chair, Bill Campbell and I represented the Canadian Limousin Association, along with Mary Hertz, CLA President, who attended on her own arrangements. The program assembled an assortment of presentations related to genetic evaluations, their role in enhancing global competitiveness, genetics in improving animal health, genomics, residual feed intake, advancement in genetic prediction and molecular breeding values. After two and half days of technical sessions at the Montana State University, the participants had the options between two tours: one focused on Angus and Hereford ranches, the other more RFI oriented, with a visit at Midland Bull Test Station (including a special presentation by GrowSafe), Genex AI Centre and a Red Angus operation. The three of us were also privileged to an exclusive visit of Gates Limousin in Absarokee. Gary Gates made time to show us his high quality herd. Some of the presentations contained information that has direct application in any purebred operation and should be of great interest to you. Of course, some of them are more technical and while just as important, may target more the academia of the industry. I would like to share some of my conference notes with you. However, if you would like to receive a copy of the entire proceedings, please contact the CLA office. The Role of Genetic Evaluation Technology in Enhancing Global Competitiveness: While the speaker, Scott Newman of Genus, PLC, Hendersonville, Tennessee compared the beef genetic evaluations to the pig industry, he made a well supported point on how one can learn from the other. The key statement of the presentation emphasized on the importance of getting records on every animal involved in a breed. Genetic evaluations, no matter the breed/specie, are only as good as the data that is collected and reported. From that population, identify the nucleus of interest and multiply it at the seedstock level to pass on down to the commercial sector. The second speaker, Robert Williams, Director of Breed Improvement and Foreign Marketing, American International Charolais Association, Kansas City, Missouri spoke from a breed association perspective. He shared some troubling stats with us, such as the American beef industry needs 400,000 fewer bulls today compared to 1975. The breed associations have lost $11M in revenues due to declining registrations (430,000).

Gary Gates, Bill Campbell and Mary Hertz discussing Limousin

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Evidence of genetic variability in cattle health traits: Opportunities for improvement Improved health reduces costs associated with treatment, reduces mortality losses, and eliminates the reduced levels of performance typically associated with sick cattle. While management decisions can clearly reduce incidence of disease, there are typically costs associated with those management procedures. At a rudimentary level, health traits, as related specifically to disease, fall into three general categories. The first group contains those diseases that are the result of a defect in the individual‘s genetic composition, such as osteopretrosis, arthrogryposis multiplex, fawn calf, tibial hemimelia, etc. The second class contains those diseases associated with non-transmittable environmental challenges such as fescue toxicity, facial eczema, or high-altitude (brisket) disease. The final class represents those diseases related to some specific disease vector or pathogen, whether it be bacterial, viral or parasitic in nature. All three of these categories likely offer the opportunity to capitalize on genetic improvement. In each of the three categories of health-related traits, there is evidence for genetic control. In two of the three categories, selection tools have been successfully developed and marked genetic progress made. In the category of pathogen-associated disease, while genetic variability exists, developing data collection systems and DNA marker tests will be critical to the delivery of selection tools to the beef industry. Measuring feed efficiency in beef cattle - minimizing inputs across the whole production chain Stephen S. Moore, University of Alberta explained that selection for feed efficiency, measured as RFI, is becoming possible for some breeds of beef cattle. The major hurdles remain the cost of collecting the phenotype, i.e. individual animal feed intake, weight gain, and the consistency of the phenotype measured considering environmental effects such as diet, season and possible confounding effects such as animal maturity. Dr. Moore’s data showed that RFI doesn’t affect fertility, marbling or tenderness and has only a slight negative correlation with back fat. All in all, RFI has no negative impact on carcass quality. Challenges and Opportunities in Genetic Evaluations Incorporating Genomics Steve Kachman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln insisted that the utilization of genomic information of whatever form, by anyone, will depend on having relevant phenotype data with which to calibrate marker tools, whether they are individual markers or QTL, panels or whole genome scans. A unified database would provide the ability for higher accuracy across-breed EPD, efficient utilization of commercial/crossbred information, and also provide better decision support capabilities.

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BIF participants stopped at Genex

Oak Lake, MB July, 23, 2011 Judge: John Thompson, Hamiota, MB BULL CALF 1. Mitchell Farms, Virden, MB with BDM Badger BY TMF Unanimous 20U 2. Mitchell Farms, Virden MB with BDM Yogi by TMF Unanimous 20U YEARLING BULL 1. Twin Meadow Livestock, Treherne, MB with Twn Max 171X by Exlr Matrix 075M 2. Mitchell Farms, Virden, MB with BDM’s Hunter by Unexpected Power MATURE BULL 1. Mitchell Farms, Virden, MB with BDM’s Little Zipper by TMF Samurai 15S 2. Cochrane Stock Farms, Alexander, MB with MSC 43W by Top Meadow 744S

HEIFER CALF 1. Diamond T Limousin, Kenton, MB with Diamond T 10Y 2. Twin Meadow Limousin, Treherne, MB with TML Sweet Impression 232Y by Cam Poll Unison JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER 1. Maplehurst Limousin, Westbourne, MB with Campoll X-Pect Fancy by Cam Poll Tycoon 2. Mitchell Farms, Virden, MB with HSF X-Factor by HSF Timber Wolf SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER 1. Campbell Limousin, Minto, MB with RPY Paynes Lady by Wulfs Shop Talk 2332S 2. Hidden Valley Limousin, Alexander, MB with Hidden Valley Lady

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Diamond T Limousin, Kenton, MB with Bar 3R Razmataz by TMF Landmark 601L

2 YEAR OLD COW/CALF PAIR 1. Mitchell Farms, Virden, MB with BDM’s Pickle by TMF Samurai 15S 2. Twin Meadow Livestock, Treherne, MB with TML Sweet Wonders by Omega Radar

GRAND CHAMPION BULL Mitchell Farms, Virden, MB with BDM’s Little Zipper by TMF Samurai 15S

MATURE COW/CALF PAIR 1. Diamond T Limousin, Kenton, MB with Bar 3R Razmataz by TMF Landmark 601L 2. Mitchell Farms, Virden, MB with RLF Tequilla Rose 18T by TMF Napolean 734N

RESERVE GRAND champion BULL Twin Meadow Livestock, Treherne, MB with TWN Max 171X by Exlr Matrix 075M

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Campbell Limousin, Minto, MB with RPY Paynes Lady by Wulfs Shop Talk 2332S

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BREEDERS HERD 1. Mitchell Farms 2. Diamond T Limousin GET OF SIRE 1. Mitchell Farms 2. Twin Meadow Livestock

July 22, 2011 Judges: Trevor and Amy Peters, Big Sky Simmentals, Rivers, MB Heifers Calf 1. Dillion Hunter 2. Brodie Hunter

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Social News Scott and Rebecca Bohrson were married on June 11, 2011 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Scott is the youngest son of Marty and Donna of Anchor B Limousin and works for Bouchard Livestock, a sale management company.

The Pinnacle View Limousin crew expanded this spring when Erin and Eric Kishkan welcomed their third child on March 11, 2011. Andie is a (not so) little sister for Aiden and Austyn as she weighed 9 lbs 12 oz at birth. Grand-parents are Rob and Cheryl Swaan.

Congratulations to Flossie and Lorne Bodell for receiving the Strathcona County 2011 Pride of Strathcona Award in the community life category.

David (Dave) LeRoy McNally, a resident of Erskine and Stettler, Alberta areas, passed away July 23, 2011 at the age of 71 years at his home surrounded by his family. Dave was born at Erskine, Alberta, June 29, 1940 to Edward and Nellie. Dave was united in marriage to Sherrie Waugh of Nevis on September 6, 1958. Dave is survived by his loving wife, Sherrie and daughters Marlene (Fred) Armstrong of Red Deer; Cindy (Robbie) Garner of Simpson, Saskatchewan, Lorraine (Kevin) McAllister of Stettler; Teresa (Jerry) Coules of Stettler; his eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, as well as his brother Norman (Joyce) of Calgary, his sister Ilene Gorr of Osoyoos, BC. After attending Mount Royal College in Calgary, Dave and Sherrie moved back to the family farm at Erskine where they raised their family and grew their mixed farming operation, known as LV Ranches Ltd. In 1981 the farm was relocated to east of Stettler. They returned to their roots at Erskine in June of 2006, where they took great pride in developing their acreage. Dave was instrumental in introducing and growing the Limousin breed in Canada, being the first president of the Alberta Limousin Association and serving on the board of directors for many years. He sat on numerous committees for both the Canadian Limousin Association and Alberta Limousin Association, being honored on several occasions for his service and dedication to the breed. In the mid 60’s, Dave received his Land Agent license and was employed by McNally Land Services Ltd. until 2010. In 1969 Dave began his very successful cattle consulting career, managing cattle sales throughout Canada. Having a competitive nature, Dave was a sports enthusiast. He was involved in many sports as a participant, coach, fan and mentor. He was also instrumental in the success of many community projects and organizations. Dave valued the many lasting friendships that he cultivated along the way. Limousin Voice Summer 2011  39

Breeder Section Box 2240, Stony Plain,AB T7Z 1X7 Phone (780) 963-9001 Fax (780) 963-7711 Cell (780) 220-1840 hoyda@telusplanet.net www.hoyda.com

IAN, BONNIE AND GLEN HAMILTON CLINT AND AMANADA SEWARD Box 55 Ph: 204-246-2312 Darlingford, MB Fax: 204-246-2070 R0G 0L0E Email: amaglen@mts.net www.amaglenlimousin.ca MANITOBA

Quiet 7550 Arnold Road Chilliwack, B.C. CANADA V2R 4J7

PAUL GUMPRICH Home/Fax: (604) 823-2466

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Terence, Gwen, Steven and Shane Box 56, Arelee, Saskatchewan S0K 0H0 (306) 237-4827 Fax (306) 237-4825 31/0

Stan & Pat 204-855-2214 204-729-1772 Kyle & Erin 204-855-2633 204-724-0892 Darby & Kelly 204-855-2191 204-573-6529 Raising Limousin for over 30 years RR#1, Alexander, MB R0K 0A0 Fax: 204-855-2472 • Email: csf@westman.wave.ca Website: cochranestockfarms.com

Jason & Melissa Brock Chris & Kendra Liebrecht Glenn & Eleanor Brock

Kevin Rea 306/463-7950 The Rea Family Ken Rea 306/968-2923 Marengo, SK S0L 2K0 r3bar@hotmail.com

Box 127, Erskine, Alberta T0C 1G0 Ph: (403) 742-5211 Fax: (403) 742-6139 Cell: (403) 740-7621

PUREBRED LIMOUSIN PUR-SANG 399 Clairemont Rd. Ph (819) 572-0092 Danville, QC J0A 1A0 Fax (819) 839-1270 email: jbrock@blbfarms.com

Dale & Carole Barclay Box 21, Erskine, Alta. Canada T0C 1G0 (403) 742-4825 DALE

(403) 742-3882 RICK

(403) 742-5916 TERRY

Specializing in Polled Fullbloods and Purebreds

Lionel & Sharon, Alicia, Riché, Melanie Patrick, Brody & Diane Fouillard

P.O. Box 3, St. Lazare, MB R0M 1Y0 Home/Fax: (204) 683-2353 Cell: (780) 719-3894 Email: lionelfouillard@yahoo.ca

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Terry & Lynette Hepper Sara and Erin General Delivery, Zehner, SK S0G 5K0 306/781-4628 thepper@yourlink.ca

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H LIMOUSIN W The “Fuchs” Family A Bethune, Saskatchewan S0G 0H0 Y Purebred Red & Black Limousin Cattle Visitors Welcome Ed & Doreen (306) 638-4422 Warren (306) 789-8863 Darcy (306) 638-4800 Email: wfuchs@sasktel.net

Use a GOOD Limousin – Purebred & Fullblood

GERRY & RUTH GOOD R.R. #1 Ph: (403) 337-2212 Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0 Fax: (403) 337-3278 email: goodlimo@wildroseinternet.ca

Cattle for sale privately at all times.

Box 159 Lloydminster, SK S9V 0Y1

Bernard & Mona 306/825-3550 Mark & Doris 780/744-2216 Scott & Jackie 306/825-4328 Brad & Janice 306/825-9321

780-879-2105 glendh@telusplanet.net Bob, Dorothy, Colin and Glenda RR #1, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

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4250 King Rd. King City, ON L7B 1K4 Ray, Stacie, Will Meg & Liz Stanton Mobile: (416) 505-0707 rays@londonproperty.ca

Wanted: Harvest Olympus, Pub, Punch, Orion or Goldnview Krugerrand semen and embryos.

FULLBLOOD • POLLED H C W Reuben & Lil Hickman (780) 467-3139 Cell: (780) 919-8223 RR#4, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3K4

Mike Henry 017209 Grey Bruce Line R.R. #4 Tara, ON N0H 2N0 Ph: (519) 934-2023

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Art, Maria & Family Box 156, MacGregor, MB R0H 0R0 Ph: (204) 685-2628 Fax: (204) 685-2597 Cell: (204) 856-3440 email: triplerlimo@yahoo.ca

Garry & Sheila Smart 137606 Grey Rd 12 RR#2, Meaford, ON CANADA N4L 1W6 Ph./Fax: (519) 538-4877 Cell: (519) 372-7459 “ I n d u s t r y A c c e p t e d E-mail: smartlimo@bmts.com F o r O v e r 3 0 Ye a r s � Kathleen Smart Ph: (519) 538-1008

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Mark Sugimoto & Family 2713 22 Ave. South Lethbridge,AB T1K 1J8 (403) 327 9327 (H) (403) 308 6171 (C) southbridgelimo@gmail.com

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Breeders of polled purebred and fullblood Limousin

Bryce & Nathan Allen P.O. Box 189 Warkworth, Ontario K0K 3K0

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Services Section   Consulting • Ring Service • Order Buying Craig Flewelling Box 428 Bowden, AB T0M 0K0 Phone (403) 556-0515 cell Email: flewcc@xplornet.com www.flewellingcattleco.com

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Chris Poley Auctioneer Box 252 Waldheim, SK, S0K 4R0

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Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd.

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Box 280 Clavet, Saskatchewan Canada S0K 0Y0 Phone: (306) 257-3904

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Davis-Rairdan International P.O. Box 590 Crossfield, Alberta Canada T0M 0S0 Phone (403) 946-4551 Fax (403) 946-5093 Website: www.davis-rairdan.com E-mail: embryos@davis-rairdan.com SERVICES OFFERED: - On-farm freezing & collection - Donor care facility - Recipient herd - Licensed facility for embryo exports - Genetic marketing & selection

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Amaglen Limousin Anchor B Limousin

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Campbell Limousin Cattlemen Cattle In Motion, LLC Cattle Pics By Kim H. Circle G Farms Cochrane Stock Farms Combest Limousin Farm

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Davis-Rairdan Embry Transplants de Jager Limousin Cattle Co. Diamond C Ranch Don Savage Auctions

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Eden Meadows Limousin Elian Limousin Enright Farms

39 39 9,39

Farmfair Ferme BLB Farm Flewelling, Craig Fort Ellice Limousin Fouillard Limousin

23 39 42 10,11 39

Gardiner Limousin Gerry Kuglin Photos Good Limousin Ranch Grant Rolston Photography Ltd. Greenwood Limousin

40 42 40 42 40

Higland Stock Farms Hillside Farm Hi-Valley Limousin Hiway Limousin Hockridge Farms Hudson Limousin

IFC 40 40 40 40 40

Ivy Livestock Limousin Ivy Ranch

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Jan-Star Farms Jones Cattle Co. JYF

40 40 5

Karwandy Limousin Koyle Farms

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Lakeridge Limousin Limousin Voice Lisle Limousin Looma Limousin

40 21 40 40

Maple Key Farms

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Othberg, Fritz and Sandra

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Payne Livestock Pine Haven Farm Pinnacle View Limousin Poley, Chris Poplar View Stock Farm Preston Acres Limousin

IBC 41 6,41 42 41 41

Red Coat Cattle Station Richmond Ranch Rocky View Livestock

41 41 41

Skeels, Dan Smart Limousin Southbridge Limousin Stewart Limousin Stockmens Insurance

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A Duchess has captured the attention of the world But a Princess is captivating the Limousin Industry

IVY’S Polled Princess 1P

owned with IVY Livestock

2009 & 2010 Show Dam of the Year

These outstanding individuals have proven the genetic power of this great female. In 2011, we are proud to be able to offer several more offspring of Princess, females sired by ROMN Justice and COLE Sudden Impact, as well as two exceptional bull calves sired by ROMN Justice. We are very excited about our entire 2011 calf crop and look forward to presenting the best of them at the fall shows. We hope to see you there!

RPY Paynes Venus 22U Sire: ROMN Justice Owned by Edwards Limousin

RPY Paynes Princess 55X Sire: Wulfs Revolver Owned with Jaxon Payne

RPY Paynes Will I Do 23W Sire: Wulfs Revolver Owned with RAYD Livestock

RPY Paynes Elvis 34X Sire: ROMN Tuff Enuff Owned with Jones Cattle Co.

Payne Livestock

Rocky & Debbie Payne Box 1997 Lloydminister, SK S9V 1R5 Ph: 306.825.4056 Fax: 306.825.4025 Email: paynelivestock@hmsinet.ca