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I n t e rn ational Conference In Mexico . . . . . .12 F r a n c e Limousin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 A g r i b i tion Judge Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 A B re eders Veterinary Perspective . . . . . .32
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C L A Office Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
B re e d Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
T h e V iew From My Windshield . . . . . . . . . 1 6 Q ue b e c News
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Bulls from these three walking bulls sell, along with bulls sired by Wulf's Tailor Made, Tankard, MVP, TMF Superduty, 1-Way Just Macho, Backfire, Highland Reward, Dollar General, TMF Traveller, and FAWLY Big Time.
BW: 2.6 WW: 60 YW: 102 Milk: 20 SC: 0.5 DOC: 22 RE: 0.47 Marb: -0.12 Template's calves are exceeding expectations. They have tremendous growth in a very eye appealing package.
BW: -0.4 WW: 41 YW: 80 Milk: 31 SC: 1.5 DOC: 20 RE: 0.83 Marb: -0.02 Symbol sires deep bodied progeny that are very easy calving. His first daughters look great in production and his sons are soggy with huge scrotals.
BW: 3.6 WW: 59 YW: 111 Milk: 26 SC: 1.4 DOC: 33 RE: 0.94 MARB:-0.11 Acc: (88) (83) (74) (67) (72) (75) (79) (79) The Limousin breed can use a ton of bulls like this proven sire. His moderate framed progeny are quiet, big nutted, and loaded with performance. MTO daughters are heavy milking herd sire producers.
Kelly and Norma Yorga (H) 306-263-4432 (C) 306-642-7023 (F) 306-263-4473 norma_yorga@yahoo.ca
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Check out our website after the middle of November for more pictures and details. Limousin Voice Magazine Fall 2010 • Page 5
Jeffery Yorga (H) 306-531-5717 (W) 204-793-7646 (F) 306-522-2218 jeffyorga@yahoo.ca
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DOB: January 16, 2010 Sire: CJSL Timetraveler 7051T Dam: Pinnacle’s U R 2 Sexy BW: 1.7 WW: 50.9 YW: 89.1 M: 29.4 TM: 54.9 Sells at the Headliner Sale - Farmfair in Edmonton, AB, November 13, 2010.
DOB: January 19, 2010 Sire: CJSL Timetraveler 7051T Dam: Pinnacle’s Pandora BW: 3.4 WW: 45.9 YW: 84.6 M: 29.2 TM: 52.2 Sells at the Pacesetter Sale in Lloydminster, SK on December 4, 2010.
DOB: January 17, 2010 Sire: CJSL Timetraveler 7051T Dam: Pinnacle’s Sexy Kat 199S BW: -0.5 WW: 48.6 YW: 82.7 M: 32.8 TM: 57.1 Double Polled
DOB: February 10, 2010 Sire: CJSL Timetraveler 7051T Dam: Pinnacle’s Papaya (PE) BW: -0.2 WW: 43.1 YW: 82.0 M: 26.0 TM: 47.5 Double Polled
Watch out for these powerful herdsire prospects and the other members of our 2010 showstring! Erin & Eric Kishkan Rob & Cheryl Swaan Jeff and Amber Swaan 4344 Hwy. 97 South, Quesnel, BC V2J 6P4 Rob - Ph: 1-866-404-7852 Cell: 250-991-8229 Erin - Ph: 250-747-3836 Cell: 250-991-6654 Fax: 250-747-0436 Email: kishkan@quesnelbc.com
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Elmgrove Farms
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George Elgersma RR 2, Elora, ON N0B 1S0 Home: (519) 787-0758 Cel: (519) 220-9454 Fax: (519) 821-5218 georgemisty@bell.blackberry.net
John & Ena Post RR 2, Alma, ON N0B 1A0 Home: (519) 846-9320 Cel: (519) 766-7178 ejpost@posthavenlimousin.com www.posthavenlimousin.com
Ferdinand & Anita Haupt RR 1, Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 (905) 768-3644 www.hauptbennvillefarm.com
Mike and Mary Henry 0172089 Gary Bruce Line RR 4 Tara, ON N0H 2N0 (519) 934-2023
Rayd Livestock
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Donald Ray (519) 323-1048 raydlivestock@yahoo.ca
Rick Steggles (416) 742-0767 (613) 388-9286 rick.steggles@bell.net
Ray Stanton (416) 505-0707 orbitval@kingston.net
Bryon & Brent Black (519) 524-6371 brentblack204@hotmail.com
Darcy Healy (519) 934-1750 Limousin Voice Magazine Fall 2010 • Page 8
Autumn Cattle Drive Selling at the
December 4, 2010 in Listowel, ON Elmgrove Misty’s progeny sell... Elmgrove Xtension, Elmgrove Winnie, Elmgrove Tootsie, Elmgrove Willene and Elmgrove Xtract. Elmgrove Misty was a 4H project of Andrew’s at the National Junior Show in London, ON and has become one of our foundation herd building cows, going back to Cedar Patch Polyanna, and Highland Zanzibar on her dam side who was exported to Brazil. George, Marg and Andrew Elgersma RR 2, Elora, ON N0B 1S0 Phone: 519-787-0758
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By Anne Brunet-Burgess
It has been a great honour for me to represent the Canadian Limousin Association at two amazing international events.
Représentation Internationale
The International Limousin Congress took place the first week of October. Your president Mary Hertz and I took in part of the program. Again, you can read the details of our week in Mexico in this Voice.
En début septembre, nous avons accepté l’invitation de l’Association des Éleveurs Limousin de France (France Limousin Sélection) afin d’assister à leur concours national et a participer à un programme de visites de fermes. Le rapport complet ce trouve dans ce numéro du Voice, mais malheureusement seulement en anglais pour l’instant. J’ai l’intention de le traduire aussitôt que possible et à le mettre à votre disposition sur demande.
First, we received an invitation from the French Limousin Association to attend their National Show and Sale, enhanced by some farm visit. Please see the complete report of that trip in this issue of the Voice.
New Promotional Item
We have new Limousin posters available. They convey the message of feed efficiency and were designed similar to our fall Cattlemen ads. If you wish to help us out in posting this new item at your local auction mart or wherever you see fit, please contact the CLA office for your free copies. Point Shows
As you already know, when 30 Limousin or more are present at a show, their placing count towards the Bouchard Show Cattle of theYear Awards and Bouchard Sire and Dam of the Year Awards. However, it is your responsibility to forward the complete results to the CLA office for tabulation. The awards will be presented at Agribition in November. We thank Bouchard Livestock for their continued support in sponsoring this program. Whole Herd Enrolment
It is that time of year again when WHE forms are sent out. A few reminders: • When returning the filled out forms, you are committing to enrolling the females that are on the form. • Only females with a disposable codes will be taken off your inventory. • If you have been doing your registry work on paper form but would like to use our on-line service, please contact the office and we will set you up. • If you are an on-line user, the WHE paper forms will not be mailed to you. You can post your 2011 inventory any time after November 1st. o If you cannot access your account, you may have been put on hold for credit card reasons. Contact Teresa to reactivate your account. • Deadlines o The early bird deadline is December 15. If your WHE is received or posted on-line by December 15th, you will receive a $30 credit on your account.
J’ai eu l’honneur de vous représenter à deux événements internationaux au cours des dernières semaines.
Notre présidente Mary Hertz m’a accompagné au Congrès Limousin International qui a eu lieu au Mexique la première semaine d’octobre. Encore une fois un rapport en anglais est publié dans les pages qui suivent, mais sera bientôt disponible en français. Le congrès a été une semaine extraordinaire. L’organisation et l’hospitalité des mexicains étaient très impressionnantes. Pour tous ceux qui avaient considéré l’idée d’y prendre part et ont été intimidés par le prix de l’inscription, laissez moi vous dire que nous en avons eu pour notre argent. Les visites culturelles et agricoles, la qualité de l’hébergement et des repas et bien autres attentions particulières en ont fait une expérience inoubliable. Le Conseil International Limousin a tenu son assemblée générale annuelle au cours du congrès et a nominé les cinq personnes qui seront sur l’exécutif. C’est avec grand honneur que j’ai accepté de représenter le continent américain. Il y a très longtemps qu’un canadien n’a siégé sur le Conseil International Limousin et encore plus longtemps une femme!
Le concours d’animaux s’est tenu à Guadalajara avec 300 têtes. La majorité des Limousin étaient issus de taureaux français car les éleveurs mexicains se concentrent beaucoup sur cette génétique. Toutefois, la grande championne était issue d’une mère canadienne. La mère avait été importée d’un éleveur de l’Alberta en 2002.
Le prochain Congrès International Limousin se tiendra au Danemark du 2 au 10 juillet 2012. Un rendez-vous à ne pas manquer pour les voyageurs qui aiment joindre l’utile à l’agréable! Enrôlement Total du Troupeau
Vous recevrez vos formulaires d’enrôlement très bientôt par la poste. Quelques points à se souvenir: • En retournant vos formulaires au bureau de l’Association Canadienne Limousin, vous vous engagez à enrôler les femelles qui y sont indiquées et à payer les frais.
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o The regular deadline is January 15th. All WHE must be received by that date in order to avoid the $10/day/herd penalty. o All enrolments must be in by March 1, 2011. New Group Benefit Program
We are pleased to inform you that as a member of the Canadian Limousin Association, you may now access a group benefit plan called Ranchplan. We have joined forces with a few other breed associations to make this program available to you. The CLA has absolutely no involvement in the administration of this group plan, so for more information, please contact the provider, Unigroup at (403) 297-0250. There is also a website dedicated to Ranchplan www.unigroup.ca/ranchplan.
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Seules les femelles qui ont un code de reforme ou qui sont indiquées à ne pas enrôler seront supprimées de votre inventaire. Si vous êtes présentement sur le système d’enregistrement sur papier, mais que vous désirez faire vos transactions sur l’Internet, contactez Anne au bureau de l’ACL. Si vous êtes déjà sur le système “en ligne”, vous ne recevrez pas de formulaires par la poste. Vous avez tout simplement à afficher votre inventaire à partir du 1er novembre. Dates à considérer: o Si vous vous faites parvenir vos enrôlements par la poste ou sur l’Internet avant le 15 décembre, nous vous offrons un crédit de $30. o La date limite est le 15 janvier pour les enrôlements. Les enrôlements reçus après le 15 janvier seront sujets à une pénalité de $10 par jour par troupeau. o Vous avez jusqu’au 1er mars enrôler votre troupeau (N.B. Pénalité applicable après le 15 janvier).
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Upcoming events
Many exciting events are taking place this fall. I do hope that you are supporting local production / consignment sales with your presence and that coming to the National Events in Edmonton at Farmfair November 11-13 is part of your fall plans.
Other events that we tend to forget are local calf sales. The ones that have identified offering Limousin calves are listed on our website under the Calendar of Events and under the Commercial Calf Listing. Hope to see you at a Limousin event near you.
Événements importants
Il y a de nombreux événements qui prennent place au cours de l’automne. Que se soit des ventes de production, des expositions ou des encans de veaux, j’espère que vous prendre le temps d’y prendre part. Faire la promotion du Limousin veut parfois dire aller écouter ce que les acheteurs ont à dire. A bientôt Anne
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
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CLA Executive Committee
PRESIDENT Mary Hertz Phone: (403) 378-4190 Fax: (403) 378-3959 Email: rhertz@eidnet.org
VICE-PRESIDENT Bill Campbell Phone: (204) 776-2322 Fax: (204) 776-2105 Email: blcampbell@xplornet.com
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
PAST-PRESIDENT Mike Geddes Phone: (519) 599-6776 Fax: (519) 599-1079 Email: mike@topmeadowfarms.com
OFFICE MANAGER Anne Brunet-Burgess Email: aburgess@limousin.com
REGISTRY/MEMBER SERVICES Teresa Blouin Email: tblouin@limousin.com
CLA Staff
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
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 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
By Anne Brunet-Burgess
The International Conference in Mexico was attended by 65 overseas visitors from 12 countries; Australia, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ireland, France, Germany, Luxemburg, Uruguay, United Kingdom, and USA. It appears that many potential delegates did not attend, due to concerns about crime and food safety and the price of the registration. However the week was safe and worth every penny! The program, hospitality, accommodation and food were second to none. Mary Hertz, John and May Lockhart and myself were the only Canadians among the participants.
The week began in central Mexico, in the state of Durango, where we were hosted by the Saravia family of Hacienda La Punta. They operate a total of 6000 hectares on a number of ranches and run 3000 breeding cows. These include 400 registered Limousin females, 200 registered Angus females, 200 registered Charolais females, 60 registered Hereford females and 2200 commercial cows. The commercial cows are predominately British breeds, with the preferred cow breed being Hereford Angus cross cows.
The Savaria family first used Limousin bulls purchased from the USA from 1985 to 1990, for crossing with Angus and Hereford cows to increase the productivity of the herd. They then purchased 15 registered Limousin cows from the US and Canada in the early 1990s and gradually built the herd to 90 cows, using semen from the US. Then, the use of semen from France started around 2000, with pleasing results of increased muscling and good docility. Since 2000, embryos have been imported from France and used in a significant embryo implant program. Javier Saravia is the current president of the Mexican Limousin Association. He and his family did a tremendous amount of work for the congress.
Flag bearers greeted the congress participants at Hacienda La Punta.
Technical Conference (State of Zacatecas)
The Technical Conference was opened by the newly installed Governor of the State of Zacatecas, which attracted a great deal of press attention, as he announced some significant new agricultural policies for the state including the reopening of a research facility at the Zacatecas University. The program for the Technical Conference included; History and Evolution of the Limousin breed in Mexico Performance of Limousin cattle in carcass competitions Genetic Evaluation of Limousin cattle in Mexico Selection Programs for Limousin in France
Some of the messages became very loud and clear through the various speakers. For example, the Canadian cattle do not enjoy a very good reputation in Mexico. Our cattle are stamped with late maturing ability, poor docility and light muscling. Consequently, the Mexicans were seeking a different type of Limousin and formed a very strong alliance with France. Not only are the cattle predominantly of French genetics, but the French have provided training, computer system development and staff support.
Limousin cattle do very well under harsh conditions (La Punta).
The Mexican Limousin Association is smaller than the CLA in number of calves registered, but counts seven full time staff The Hotel Camino Real where we stayed members! in Zacatecas. It used to be a bull fighting area, but now turned into a 5 star hotel. Limousin Voice Magazine Fall 2010 • Page 12
ILC AGM
The Biannual General Meeting of the ILC was held immediately after the Technical Conference. The current Chairman, Aled Edwards from Wales was re-elected. A new Secretary/Treasurer, Sebastien Stamane from France was elected and the other members of the Executive nominated and elected were Iain Kerr from the UK, Alex McDonald from Australia and myself from Canada. I was honored to be nominated to represent Canadian Limousin breeders. As you can see, I am the only one from the American continent.
The 2012 Conference will be held in Denmark, the 2014 conference is likely to be held in Argentina (subject to confirmation from the Argentine Limousin Association) and the 2016 conference will be in Ireland. Make plans now. These conferences are a unique opportunity to mix business, enjoyment and travel all in one!
Typical Zebu cross bulls in feedlot.
Feedlots
We visited two feedlots along the way, however, with few Limousin animals on feed. The facilities were similar to ours, minus the wind breaks. Both feedlots were finishing cattle at 500 to 600 kg after about 130 days on feed. The rations were based on corn silage and hormone growth promotants are widely used. In fact, it seems that every available corner of land grows corn wherever we travelled. One observation is the fact that bull calves are not steered, therefore bulls are fed to achieve the desirable lean meat demand in Mexico. Zebu and European X Zebu breeds were predominant.
Grand Champion cow was sired by the French bull "On Dit" and out of a Canadian dam.
The National Expo Limousin Show
The National Expo at Guadalajara runs over five weeks with the cattle breeds alternating. The Limousin Show included 211 entries, judged by French Limousin breeder, Alain Riviere who provided comments in fluent Spanish. The cattle were paraded in very similar fashion to a North American show.
The cattle which represented a combination of North American genetics (mostly on the dam side) and French genetics were generally good quality with the French sire On-Dit being the sire of both the Grand Champion Female and Grand Champion Bull. However, the Grand Champion Female was out of Bar Dale Joy Ann DBR 113J, a Fullblood cow that Bar-Dale Limousin of Alberta exported to Mexico in 2002.
The Show started at 10:30 am and finished at 8:30 pm, including a 1.5 hour break for lunch, so it was a long day.
The Limousin Congress received tremendous exposure in the barns. One exhibitor reported selling a package of 350 cows while at the show.
After the show we were entertained by the traditional Mexican “Charreada” which was a combination of great Mexican horsemanship. This was followed by a dinner which featured spectacular dancing horses on an indoor stage.
Ranch Visit in the State of Jalisco
The week concluded with two more ranch visits. Uberaba Ranch, situated just on the edge of Guadalajara, Uberaba, runs a herd of 55 breeding cows on just 8 hectares, heavily dependants on brought in feed, such as corn silage. Limousin Voice Magazine Fall 2010 • Page 13
Belgian Blue x Limousin is a popular cross for carcass competition entries, such as these bulls getting ready for one in 3 weeks.
Established in 1982 with US and Canadian bloodlines, the herd uses almost exclusively French genetics by AI and embryo transfer. Uberaba has been the most successful Limousin stud in Mexican shows over the last 10 years and had a team of 29 cattle at the Guadalajara Exhibition Limousin Show.
The beautiful El Taray Ranch, about 60 km east of Guadalajara, greeted the group by displaying their herd of 35 Limousin and Indobrasil cattle. They also breed Quarter Horses. They are regular exhibitors at National Expos and Shows.
The week also included numerous cultural visits and tours. Mexican music and ambiance fit well with this year’s theme “Limousin friendship without borders.”
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Indobrasil cattle were popular at the ranches that we visited.
Message from the Breed Improvement Chairman I became Chairman of the Breed Improvement Committee shortly after Agribition. My involvement with grassroots production of Limousin and being on the board of directors led me to ask many questions. Most of them being WHY! I never realized that this would be such a challenging question with few and complicated answers. We started with a conference call with fellow Limousin breeders who had a long dedication to the Limousin breeders. We discussed many areas of concern. In fact we had 21 areas that were discussed at our board meeting in March. To determine where we were and where we are going we decided to have a data review analysis done by our consultant RAK. This analysis was very informative as to determine whether our goals and objectives of our 2007 Strategic Planning were achieved. It also revealed some other very interesting statistics: - 30% reduction in enrolled cows in 5 years - 65% of enrolled cows had birth weights recorded - 30% of enrolled cows had weaning weights recorded - 13% of enrolled cows had yearling weights recorded - 10% of enrolled cows had docility scores on their calves recorded So this review showed that we have a lot of work to do to improve the submission of data on our Gene-Plan program. At our spring board meeting the area of breed improvement was thoroughly discussed and we decided to divide it into three areas: what we needed to address with NALF, what our consultants could assist us with and what could be addressed in house. The committee is also researching new initiatives such as Residual Feed Intake, Heifer Pregnancy Rate and Metabolic Body Weight Index. Residual Feed Intake or RFI has a lot of potential for the Limousin breed, as it excels in this area when compared to other breeds. Since this research is in its infancy, there are a lot of areas to address while the Breed Improvement Committee develops policy. We will continue to be proactive in future development of these programs as it is key to the growth of the Limousin breed. We must continue to stress the importance of data submission. This includes BW, WW, YW, docility, scrotal and disposal codes. We need to know why this information is not submitted as we have commercial and purebred breeders requesting and requiring the most up to date and accurate information available. These breeders are sourcing their requirements in other countries or worse yet other breeds. We have made measurable progress with regards to docility and scrotal measurements. We have genetics that are highly valued and widely advertised that have no performance information obtained on the resulting calves. We need to correct and guide the Limousin seed stock producers and show how valuable this information is for the betterment of the breed. The most current and complete EPD information will enhance their programs as there is proven demand by fellow Limousin breeders purchasing patterns. The first step in achieving this goal is Whole Herd Enrolment. Only information submitted via WHE is retained for EPD calculation. By submitting information on an entire herd, the predictions are much more precise. As you can see one simple question could result in such a complex scenario. I invite your thoughts and discussions about Breed Improvement for the Limousin breed and we look forward to your positive response to join the Whole Herd Enrolment.
Bill Campbell Limousin Voice Magazine Fall 2010 • Page 15
The view through my windshield this past summer has had an uncommon perspective. Usually the view is soiled with dust, bugs and grasshopper residue but this summer the windshield is clean and the only visual obstruction are windshield wipers, which have been on throughout the duration of the growing season. My father told me many years ago that, there is never such a thing as too much rain in the area in which we live but by the first week of September, I was starting to question his theory. No doubt we needed to replenish ponds, lakes and the watershed in general but in many parts of the west, the ground is saturated to the state that it is difficult to know the areas which are safe to drive through. It is not uncommon to see haybines, balers, swathers and combines mired to their axles, as we travelled inspecting the 2010 calf crops. There is an enormous amount of feed available this fall thanks to Mother Nature but in her kindness, much of the hay has been washed several times. I cannot recollect pasture lands being lush for this length time in Western Canada and it appears that calves will come in at weaning, fifty to a hundred pounds lighter than in normal years. Many purebred breeders related that the calves (especially the bull calves) were slow to adapt to creep. The eastern part of the country was a reverse with a drier, hotter summer and calves appear to be ahead as the grass firmed earlier in the season. I would assume that many breeders have been watching a friendlier market place over the past several months. Even though cow slaughter has remained strong, prices have gained strength which relates to a tightening of supplies in the ground beef trade. Grassers enjoyed a strong market but the brightest beacon has been the heavy calves. The feeding sector is requiring a larger slaughter weight, namely a heavier carcass. We must realize that whether the carcass is six weight or nine, it occupies the same amount of hook. Over the past two decades, cow herds have been converted to smaller framed, easier keeping, British influence females which in many cases were required but we all overdo a good thing. In achieving that goal, carcass weights have begun to diminish. No doubt, the experts and the breeders will expound the virtues of marbling and the cut of beef that should be made available to Mrs. Consumer but we must all realize that sixty percent of the beef consumed comes in the ground form and much of that is dished out in a paper wrapper, through a drive-thru window. My windshield view tells me that carcass and overall beef cattle weights will increase in the years to follow. The purebred livestock industry is full of diversity in all major breeds, having the genetics of the type of animal to lead us into the next decade. Nevertheless, there are and will be experts (whether they are involved in association affairs or operate out of academic facilities) that will preach about birth weights and marbling EPDs, telling you how to breed cattle without ever owning a beast while you, the purebred breeder, pays for the expert’s existence through registration fees and levies. Since all terminal beef cattle are run across a scale and sold by the pound and the feeder and packer is looking to maintain profit margins through pounds of carcass yield, there is a very simple solution‌use stouter stock bulls with more grow in them, to increase value in the end product. The demand for stouter calves bodes well for this breed who can offer pounds at weaning, hybrid vigor and the best carcass values of any beef species. The onus lies on you, the breeder to get your message out to the livestock industry. Due to the fact that this breed membership is not large, which reflects on association revenues and expenditures, breeders must step forward promoting their own programs at various levels; hence, both the breeder and the breed will benefit. The timing factor is opportune for the upswing in the beef market.
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Frankie has come a long way since his photo on our business card!
Thank-you to Ken and Ingrid Plummer for purchasing him at the Williams Lake Bull Sale here in the Cariboo.
Charles S. Machan Charles S. Machan (Charlie) passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2010 after suffering through a prolonged illness, in his 76th year. He is sadly missed and survived by his wife of 54 years, Jessie, their 8 children, their spouses and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Perth on September 24th and 25th and Charlie was laid to rest at the Hopetown Cemetery.
Charlie was deeply involved and committed to the expansion of the Limousin breed throughout Ontario for nearly 3 decades. The early development (early 70’s) of his Limousin herd was given the name Stoney Acres Limousin and was later changed to Sunset Limousin Farm. There was not a sale or a show in most parts of Ontario in those days that Charlie was not at; working behind the scenes, visiting with friends, buying and selling cattle and trucking cattle all over every corner of the earth, at any hour of the day. Greenfields Sales, Golden Opportunity Sales, the Royal and Western Fair were mainstays on the “Charlie’s event calendar,” only to be eclipsed by any county fair in the Ottawa Valley that held a beef show.
A big thanks to all our bull customers in 2010. Wishing everyone the best for 2011.
Sire: Ivy’s Secret Service Dam: Hi-Valley Bambi 30S
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Charlie equally loved the fellowship of Limousin breeders and the breed itself and was an unforgiving salesman to any beef breeder not breeding Limousin! Rest in peace and God bless Charlie.
The French association recommitted to its international marketing efforts a year ago by hiring an international liaison coordinator and drafting a plan to renew worldwide relationships with hopes it would lead to sales. One of their focuses was to bring new people to their Annual National Show by inviting a few target countries at the expense of the French association for accommodations and meals. Consequently the Canadian Limousin Association received an invitation to send two representatives for a week of Limousin activities planned around the National French Limousin Show in Limoges, France.
By Anne Brunet-Burgess
The board wanted some feedback from me with regards to the structure of the organization and how France is preparing for the future of the Limousin breed, and of course give exposure to our Canadian product as widely as possible via extensive public relations with as many contacts as possible. They confided the genetics side to Wayne, to study the French bloodlines and trends, and to be able to recommend some potential A.I. sires and/or embryos that would contribute positively to our Canadian genetics without compromising our adaptation of the breed. Our program comprised of two full days on the road before attending the three day show. We traveled with other international guests such as the president of the Argentinean Limousin Association Mr. Alexjandro Dietert and with some new breeders from Holland.
Marc, Julien and Monique Terrasson – Breeders
Our first visit was at Elevage Terrasson, a third generation Limousin family operation where A.I. makes for 70% of their breeding program. As most places that we visited, they calve mainly in the fall to take advantage of “outside” calving. The farm is 140 hectares and fully supports their 100 cows with the occasional excess of grain, depending on the year.
Marc doesn’t show and doesn’t particularly care for the show type cattle. His herd was made of beautiful, functional cows. We were able to assess many A.I. sired calves that are Blason Prestige published mentioned in the genetic section of the report. numerous promotional After our visit, we had lunch at a local restaurant in the small town of Uzerche where not items, booklets and only did they serve Limousin beef, but proudly displayed their suppliers. (Restaurant La posters that are available Charmante) at points of sale.
A.I. Bulls Progeny Testing Program/France Limousin Testage
We were welcomed at the Female Testing Station of Moussours by the herdsman François, and the supervisor Pierre Roy. Pierre was the spokesperson who gave us all the details of the progeny testing system. And quite a system it is!!! Here are the steps that are taken to evaluate bulls via their progeny before being offered to breeders via A.I. or being culled.
► When bulls arrive at the Lanaud Bull Test Station, the “experts” select 42 potential A.I. sires. The association pays the breeders between €4200 to €5200 for the bulls they select. Those candidates are then moved to a special location in Navres, where they will embark their own performance control and progeny testing.
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Alejandro Dietert from Argentina, Oliver Rambert, France Limousin Selection, Wayne and Anne Burgess, pictured in front of a group of bulls at Lanaud Bull Test Station.
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Their control includes an eight week warm up consisting of a low energy ration (8 kg), all feed in-take is monitored via their individual necktie, then they are on a free choice pellet ration for four weeks and finally 14 weeks on a limited ration aiming at a 1.3 kg gain. Weighing is every 28 days, with various assessments along the way.
► At puberty (18 months), the group is shrunk to 18 bulls based on their performance, docility, conformation etc. (the others are culled) • Of those 18 bulls, semen will be collected on the best 12 and the remaining of the bulls is sold to purebred herds.
► 150 doses of semen per bull are distributed throughout the country, along with semen on three benchmark proven sires. All semen is used on straight Limousin cows, as crossbreeding is not a common practice in France. • The association purchases all resulting calves from the 2250 doses of semen distributed. They offer a premium of €0.15 per kg on live weight at weaning. • The heifer calves are sent to the Female Testing Station in Moussours (where we were) and the bull calves go to Station de Pépieux (feedlot).
► When the progeny comes in, it is immediately DNA tested to assure sire verification.
► The bull calves are not castrated as it is not a common practice in France. They are slaughtered at 16 months. • Fed high moisture corn aiming at a 1.4 kg daily gain • They are weighed every 28 days and assessed for docility and conformation. • Ultrasound is done for back fat prior to slaughter and fat thickness is measured on the carcass to validate the ultrasound technique.
Female progeny of potential A.I. sires at the Moussours Station.
► Heifers follow the same regimen except they are bred at 16 months of age. Breeding is all A.I. to natural heats during a 10 week period. They are always bred to the same two proven calving ease bulls. ► After the docility scores are completed for both heifers and bull calves, the bottom 4 potential A.I. bulls are eliminated based on temperament.
► After the heifers are pregchecked, the bottom two potential A.I. bulls are eliminated based on fertility of their daughters.
► Once the heifers calve, milk production is tested twice by taking the calves away from their mothers for 12 hours, weighing them at the time of removal, and after they have sucked. ► Once the heifers have completed the progeny testing program, they are offered for sale via private treaty during the heifer performance station open house in October. 400 + people attend the annual event. The heifers sell between €1300 and €1600. ► Finally, the remaining potential A.I. bulls are scored with the following emphasis: • 20% on their muscle development at 18 months of age • 40% Fertility • 15% Calving Ease • 25% Milk • The formula gives each potential A.I. bull a global index ranking them from top to bottom and deciding which ones are returned to A.I. • On average, 2.5 bulls per group of 42 are returned to A.I. after completing the progeny testing program.
Bernard Roux – President of France Limousin Selection
The French association has many partners and alliances with industry organization. The association itself is divided in
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two sections: the Herdbook and France Limousin Selection which is the overall organization. There is a president for each section; Jean Marc Alibert is president of the Herdbook and Bernard Roux chairs France Limousin Selection.
We visited Bernard’s place, a farm gathering 170 hectares spread over four locations. He is in partnership with his son and his former hired man for their 130 cow operation. While they have been registering Limousin cattle for three generations, their farm raised Limousin prior to the 20th century, mostly as draft animals in the early days. He prides himself in his management practices as all mature animals stay outside year around.
Cattle at Bernard Roux’s
The Herdbook
The herdbook services 34,000 Limousin breeders, 1700 of them register animals for a total of over 1 million purebred and straight bred commercial Limousin cattle, triple from its count in the ‘70’s and second largest breed in France to Charolais which is at 1.6 million.
For the first time in its history, the Herdbook president is not from a Limousin background. Jean Marc Alibert is a first generation potato farmer and Limousin cattle breeder. He and his partners own 140 cows.
The Association Partners
The entire Limousin family is connected through strategic alliances. To name a few: Interlim is the organization that takes care of live cattle and embryos sales mostly for export. Blason Prestige is the partner in charge of the branded meat program. France Limousin Testage is the “ROP” or “Breed Improvement” side of the Limousin breed.
Abattoir de Limoges
Our next stop was at a local slaughterhouse owned by the town of Limoges, therefore processing mostly Limousin animals. Their traffic flow is the largest in France with 24,000 metric tons of beef at a rate of 600 to 700 head per week. They also do sheep and pigs.
The plant does strictly killing for various customers (packers, butchers). They slaughter young bulls for Italy and Greece for their main account which adds up to 90% of the tonnage of meat and half of the killing. Their second biggest customer only slaughters cows for the local market. Traceability is second to none with full identification from the arrival of the animals to the quartered meat. The meat is graded but of course quite different than the North American system. Marbling is not a focus.
The Branded Limousin Beef Program
The branded Limousin beef program is named Blason Prestige and is designated “Label Rouge” (red label). “Label Rouge” is an official seal of distinction for food and agricultural products certifying superior quality, monitored production conditions or fabrication and records. Achieving a “Label Rouge” standard takes incredible follow up and record keeping, but most importantly the product must be easily detectable by taste (in the case of a food product) by an average consumer. Current stats regarding Blason Prestige / Label Rouge Limousin Beef: •
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6753 breeders are committed to the chain of requirements for the “Label Rouge” status of which 3035 supplied animals last year. They produced 14,272 qualifying animals that averaged 401 kg.
31 abattoirs, 22 packers and 375 direct points of sales are involved.
While the producers are paid a premium for the entire animal under the label, the carcass may or may not be all accepted into the program based on grading and demand. Last year on average, only 57% of the meat from each carcass was red labeled.
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Required Qualifications: •
Limousin straight bred animals
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Controlled feeds (manufacturers and retailers must be preapproved)
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Raised on a maximum of 2 animal units per hectare
Females ranging from 28 months to 9 years of age and at least a 280 kg carcass for heifers or minimum 300 kg carcass for cows
Castrated bulls of 30 months or more and minimum carcass of 320 kg Grading and fat cover requirements
Carcass hanging of minimum of 10 days
Michel Lemasson – Breeder and Feedlot
Our last visit was at another family operation where they finish the cattle that are not retained for replacement. They keep 180 cows on 200 hectares in a very scenic suburb of Limoges (10 km outside of town). Most of the cow (80%) herd is bred by artificial insemination and they had a great variety of progeny on feed to show us.
Just under 500 head of cattle made for one full and warm building! Notice there are no fans anywhere!
They are a certified “Label Rouge / Blason Prestige” supplier but explained that the premium depends on the regional group of animals that is gathered on a particular week of marketing. A price is offered for the group through a regional marketing co-op.
They sell ten bulls for reproduction and the remaining are fatten to an optimal Show animals stand beside one another 430 kg carcass. Fifty heifers are kept as replacements and the rest are also fed and the judge circulates behind them. Classes were quite large in number. to 18-24 months then marketed. The judge retained the top 10 and The French National Show only placed them. The National Limousin show was a stand alone event over four days. The 494 entries were brought in by 217 breeders. The first day, animals are shown under their respective age groups. The 17 age classes took all day to judge in spite of the two rings going simultaneously, and the judging duties split among five judges (3 ladies and 2 men). The second day, special classes were offered for cattle with Elite status and combined classes where indexes along with conformation were taken for account. And finally the third day designated “meat” classes (reproductive animals displaying additional meat qualities) took place followed by championship divisions for young and mature males, young and mature females. The show concluded with a parade of all champions.
Some obvious differences in the judging of animals are the fact that the animals are stacked beside one another and only walk when coming into the ring. Judges circulated behind them and kept their visual appraisal from the rear view of the animals.
While every judge commented on the importance soundness in feet and legs and udders, the placing seldom reflected that emphasis.
In the barns, cattle are stalled on straw, identified by stall cards that are all the same without any farm sign what so ever. Animals are clipped on top of their neck, top of their back and tail. Hair is pulled strait up to enhance volume illusion.
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Champion animals were decorated before the parade.
The National Limousin Sale
Interlim, the genetic marketing division of the Limousin association, organized a national sale called “Grand Cru 2010.” Only 18 lots were on offer, but the sale was successful with animals going to England, Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Netherlands and France for an average of approximately €5600 with a heifer topping at €14,100.
Exposing Canadian Genetics
Our visit was very well publicized throughout the week. I was asked to do one television interview for the 6 o’clock news, one radio interview for an agricultural show and two newspaper interviews. The questions were very similar from one venue to the next, mostly wondering what we were doing there. I talked about evaluating their genetics and see where it fits under our conditions and always emphasized how adaptable, early maturity and sound our cattle were along with being polled for the most part.
Our Canadian purebreds would never be recognized there, but Fullbloods do stand a chance. They are intrigued by polled cattle and if the right one with a pedigree that went back to French import came along, it would be a marketable product.
The Genetic Report by Wayne Burgess
Interlim, the genetic marketing division of the Limousin Association.
Our travel through France brought about many eye opening thoughts and pictures both in favor of the French way and brought strength to the Canadian way.
Having never been to Continental Europe I had no knowledge of the world that I was about to enter, but I will say that it was a fabulous experience, and one that I am extremely happy that I was able to go. The people that we got to meet were fantastic hosts in particular Olivier Rambert from France Limousin Selection and Denis Reynaud from Sersia France. They kept us very informed and were very in tune with their surroundings also. The President from Argentina was also part of our group and kept us very entertained and we learned lots of his country also.
One of the biggest impressions was to see the power of the breed in the country. Where we were Limousin was the word and nothing but. It is particularly interesting to see how regionalized the breeds are throughout the country. It seems that there is defining areas for each breed and NO crossbreeding takes place. In my opinion this is one area that sets Canada apart here, as we have demanded so much more from our cattle and they have so much more early performance than was evidenced in France; albeit, the calf growth is quite similar to here with good weaning ratios. The next thing that was of particular interest to me is that the carcasses are processed quite differently with different cuts than we have, utilizing all of the muscles in ways unfamiliar to us (some good, some ok) and that nearly all the beef consumed locally is that of cows. Farmers get paid well for their culls and therefore are always culling very strictly and keeping their herds fresh and productive. The branded label offers great marketing for them and keeps premiums on their cattle. Elite cows are recognized for their productivity and are used in the production of herd sires. Almost every herd sire comes from a great mom (at least according to the numbers), this adds consistency and integrity to the pedigrees.
My main goal was to analyze the cattle there, to seek the possibility of bringing some new genetics to Canada and to promote and suggest some of our Canadian genetics to them. The cow herds that we saw in France (4) were very impressive for the most part, although they did not represent what we would see later at their National show. The herds were very practical type cows – bigger than ours but functional good cows. Keep in mind that they do not calve until three years of age so they do get a lot more of a head start. The female progeny testing site was extremely interesting as they put these sires through their program before they are released. Here the heifers are calved at 24 – 26 months of age the first time then, several are held over to see how big they can get them, stay correct, then enter them in the butcher contest at the show (carcass competition). These heifers that calve early looked great and were just about to start calving.
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A couple of test bulls seem to rising to the top there and will be available in a year or so.
Several of the bulls with progeny that appealed to me are now available to Canada with some semen here and some cleared, or could be cleared. I saw bulls that would work to make a nice contribution to the genetic circle for both breeding females and to add the much needed performance back into some North American cattle.
Polled genetics are just now being considered on a very private and small scale. The French have a very sour taste towards the polled and have great difficulty with the mutant polled gene existing! However they are noticing the need for the polled so are rotating some through their progeny testing. I do believe that we are light years ahead of them in this section and there would be some room for involvement there providing the very strict parent documentations are prepared with superior numbers. I would suggest that there are sires and cows in France that would benefit our breed here while adding some fresh new genetics to the system, in addition to those that have been successfully incorporated in the recent past.
Thank you to the CLA for allowing me to partake in this journey. I would be very pleased to assist anyone who may be interested in accessing or promoting genetics.
Harvey Welter, along with his wife, Cindy, operates a cow/calf herd at Viscount, SK, consisting of approximately 175 head. Besides the farm, Harvey is also kept busy working as a full time Market Representative for Saskatoon Livestock Sales. He has judged numerous fairs and prestigious events throughout Canada; Saskatoon Fall Fair, Lloydminster Jackpot Steer Show and other local and regional 4H shows in the area. Harvey has been asked to evaluate the Commercial Cattle Show at Agribition four different times, in 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2008. The Royal Bank Beef Supreme Show at Agribition is also added to his long list. Harvey is looking forward to sorting through the Limousin cattle this year at Agribition.
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The Quebec field day took place on August 14 at Noble Limousin in St-Basile de Portneuf. This event of extreme success definitely made an impact in the province of Quebec, as it not only gathered over 200 people, but among them some important dignitaries arrived such as, Christian Lacasse, UPA president (provincial farmers’ union), and Jacynthe Gagnon, president of the regional farmers’ union. The host served two Limousin beef meals and provided musical entertainment to end the memorable day. Numerous door prizes were drawn including a $500 cash prize offered by Noble Limousin. We are very pleased with the enthusiasm that the Quebec Limousin Association enjoys under the leadership of our president Serge Dethier. The Limousin Bull Test Station received 27 bulls for the first entry on September 14th. Those bulls will sell on February 12, 2011. We are expecting 32 bulls for the second entry which is scheduled for November 16th with their sale on April 16, 2011. Expo Boeuf is just around the corner. While there will not be a Limousin show this year, our association will participate with a booth. Laurent Charon, field man, will be attending and meeting with producers. The association organized a trip to Toronto. Twenty three of the members will be at the Royal Winter Fair for the Limousin Show and Sale in November. We look forward to meeting fellow Limousin enthusiasts. On behalf of the Quebec Limousin Association, we would like to thank Rejean Bedard for hosting this summer’s field day. We were thrilled with the turnout of supporters.
Le Champêtre Limousin du Québec a eu lieu le 14 août dernier à la ferme Noble Limousin de St-Basile de Portneuf. On en parlera pendant longtemps car celui-ci a eu un impact positif sur toute l’industrie avec ses invites spéciaux dont Christian Lacasse, président de l’UPA, et Jacynthe Gagnon, présidente de la Fédération UPA Rive-Nord. Deux repas de viande Limousin ont été servis à plus de 200 personnes, et en fin de soirée la musique de Ti-Co Petit et le tirage de nombreux prix de présence, dont 500 $ en argent de la part de l’hôte du rassemblement, ont mis fin en beauté à une journée bien remplie et mémorable. L’association du Québec fonctionne à plein : l’équipe est dynamique dirigée par notre Président Serge. Parmi les activités : à Sherrington , la station de taureaux Limousin « 1 » avec 27 taureaux , entrée le 14 septembre et vente le 12 février 2011; aussi la station Limousin « 2 » avec 32 taureaux entrée le 16 novembre et vente le 16 avril 2011; nous sommes satisfait malgré le contexte difficile dans la production bovine. L’expo bœuf annuelle se tiendra à Victoriaville du 8 au 10 octobre; L’association du Québec aura son kiosque d’information et de promotion; notre propagandiste Laurent Charron s’occupera à faire du recrutement et la promotion de la race Limousin. Nous organisons un voyage en autobus à l’exposition Royale de Toronto du 5 au 7 novembre; 23 membres seront présents ; pour plusieurs, ce sera leur première présence à la Royale. La journée champêtre annuelle du mois de juillet a été un réel succès; environs 125 personnes se sont déplacés pour fraterniser ensemble; un grand merci aux hôtes Réjean et Dorothée. EXPO-BOEUF Victoriaville : L’association Limousin avait un kiosque mais il n’y avait pas aucun limousin exposé. Nous félicitons la FERME DES PEUPLIERS B.L. inc. qui a reçu du P.A.T.B.Q. le 3ime prix pour les races pur-sang et la FERME EDPA qui s’est qualifiée dans les 15 premières places Il est intéressant de noter que les membres de association du Québec ont augementé en 2010 contrairement à d`autre race au Québec.
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The annual Quebec Limousin field day aims at gathering breeders under a social atmosphere. This year’s event also included breeders of other breeds and special guests representing numerous agricultural organizations. L’événement a pour principal objectif de réunir des éleveurs de Limousin afin qu’ils puissent socialiser et échanger. Généreux de nature, M. Bédard, qui est directeur des loisirs de l’Association des éleveurs de Limousin du Québec, a également invité chez lui les producteurs d’autres races.
The Limousin breed is gaining popularity in Quebec, but in the Portneuf region, Rejean Bedard of Noble Limousin is the only breeder. His herd counts over 80 head of cattle. Importés de France pour une première fois en 1968, les bovins de race Limousin sont aujourd’hui de plus en plus nombreux à fouler les champs du Québec. Dans Portneuf, seul Réjean Bédard, propriétaire de la ferme Noble Limousin, élève de telles bêtes et c’est chez lui que le Champêtre Provincial Limousin a eu lieu cette année.
The farm has been organic since 1894. Mr. Bedard is a third generation to devote his life to agriculture. La ferme de M. Bédard, qui en est une biologique depuis 1894, a vu les gens de trois générations différentes se dévouer à l’agriculture.
Host Réjean Bédard was very proud to count Anne Brunet-Burgess, CLA general manager, as one of his many guests on August 14. Réjean Bédard souhaitait partager avec tous ses invités la passion qu’il a pour le Limousin, il peut dire mission accomplie. On le voit ici avec Anne Brunet-Burgess, directrice générale de l’Association Canadienne Limousin.
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The Quebec Limousin fraternity works closely with VSC (local branded beef program). Noble Limousin is a proud supporter. Pictured here are Denis Brouillard, VSC, Anne Brunet-Burgess, CLA, Serge Dethier, Quebec Limousin Association president, and Michel Lapointe, Secretary. Noble Limousin est un supporteur du programme VSC (Viandes Sélectionnées des Cantons). De gauche à droite : Denis Brouillard, VSC, Anne Brunet-Burgess, ACL, Serge Dethier président de l’Association des Éleveurs Limousin du Québec et Michel Lapointe, secrétaire.
AL A Booth Brian Burby will be on the road this Fall with the ALA booth, be sure to pick up some promotional items at Farmfair to spread the Limousin message! The ALA purchased a pop up display in the summer which can be shipped to you if you would like to promote the Limousin breed at a function in your area. Contact the ALA by emailing albertalimousin@gmail.com to book the booth for your event. While visiting the Limousin booth go ahead and purchase your very own Alberta Limousin license plate to promote the breed while travelling to shows, and delivering bulls across the province! The license plates also make a great gift to thank your customers. The 2011 calendars will also be available from the booth this fall, make sure you get your copy! 2010 National Events Be sure to attend Farmfair this November to take in all of the events and activities surrounding the 2010 National Show & Sale. Thursday, November 11th Noon – Pen Show Friday, November 12th 8:30 am – Bulls & Breakfast Noon – National Show 7:00 pm – Champion’s Reception Auction & Entertainment Satur day, November 13th Noon – Sale Preview 12:30 pm – The Headliner Sale featuring the National Limousin Sale 4:00 pm – Farmfair Supreme Show of Champions For more information on the events at Farmfair visit farmfairinternational.com To view the sale catalogue visit bouchardlivestock.com National Show Online! Can’t make it to Farmfair? Watch the show online! The Pen Show, National Show and Sale, along with all beef events at Farmfair, will be broadcast online through Direct Marketing Livestock Systems. So if the weather turns bad, you can watch from the comfort of your home by logging on to www.dlms.ca.
Golf Tournament A Success The ALA’s Annual Golf Tournament was held August 20th in Olds. Although the turn-out of breeders may have been a little smaller this year it was just as much fun as the past, and everyone walked away with a prize so congratulations to all of the winners! The Annual Calendar Auction fundraiser was also held in conjunction with the golf tournament, raising just under $13,000. Thank you to all buyers and bidders!! Thank you to the sponsors that supported the 2010 golf tournament: Bouchard Livestock Cam Clark Ford Northlands Greenwood Limousin Olds Golf Course Cottage Lake Promotions Qmax Venture Livestock Y2K Land & Cattle Highland Stock Farms Canadian Limousin Association AL A AGM & Pacesetter Sale The 2010 Annual General Meeting & Pacesetter Sale will be held in Lloydminster on December 4th. The ALA and SLA have joined forces for the 2010 Sale to offer even more quality consignments in one central location. Be sure to check bouchardlivestock.com for a catalogue coming soon! AGM – 1:30 pm Pre-Sale Reception – 5:00 pm Pacesetter Sale – 7:00 pm Call for Directors Three director positions will be up for election at the AGM. Thank you to Debbie Fouillard and Wanda Labiuk who have served two full terms and Sherry Christiansen who will be completing her third year on the board. The ALA directors meet approximately three times a year and hold conference calls in between, making decisions on behalf of all the ALA members to promote the Limousin breed and plan association activities. The Bonanza Show committee will also be looking for new members to help plan the annual show at Farmfair, and will be looking for a new executive as well. If you would like to sit on the ALA board or one of the numerous committees or know of others who would fit the role, we are looking for you! If you are unable to attend the AGM please contact Wayne Burgess prior to Dec. 4th.
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Renfrew, ON September 12, 2010 Judge: Lorne Orser
FEMALES HEIFER CALF 1. J Star Livestock, Beachburg, ON with JST Beautiful Distraction 3X by Burnham Rodeo 88R 2. Rock Creek Limousin, Renfrew, ON with RCL Xtreme Girl 8X by JBRH Heza Deuce JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER 1. Enright Farms, Renfrew, ON with Wulfs Whereabouts 9129W by Wulfs Realtor 1503R 2. Enright Farms, Renfrew, ON with MAGS Winery 9785W by WLR Direct Hit SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER 1. Rock Creek Limousin, Renfrew, ON with CJSL Wildflower 9070W by MAGS Seduction 2. Gordon Verch, Renfrew, ON with EXE Wishful 10W by EXLR Resolution 634L JUNIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Rock Creek Limousin, Renfrew, ON with CJSL Wildflower 9070W by MAGS Seduction RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Enright Farms, Renfrew, ON with Wulfs Whereabouts 9129W by Wulfs Realtor 1503R TWO YEAR OLD COW/CALF PAIR WITH 2010 CALF AT FOOT 1. Rock Creek Limousin, Renfrew, ON with RCL Upper Class 2U by Carrousels Pure Power and her calf, RCL Xtra Classy 1X by JCL Back Fire 2. Ernie Childs, Carp, ON with Pine Haven Unique 41U by Ivy’s Shazam HTZ 15S and her calf, Pine Haven Xena 41X by Greenwood PLD Update
MATURE COW/CALF PAIR WITH 2010 CALF AT FOOT 1. Rock Creek Limousin, Renfrew, ON with Redwing Tuffcookie 2T by Wulfs Guardian and her calf, RCL Xtra Chunky Chip sired by Carrousels Peak Power
YEARLING BULL 1. Robert Childs, Carp, ON with Highland Wedding Crasher by MAGS Tom Jones 2. Ernie Childs, Carp, ON with Pine Haven Wrangler 41W by Ivy’s Shazam
HTZ 15S
2. Ernie Childs, Carp, ON with Nicola GCI 306N sired by Anders Jag and her calf, Pine Haven Xcelent 306X by TMF Upstart 75U
SENIOR CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Rock Creek Limousin, Renfrew, ON with RCL Upper Class 2U by Carrousels Pure Power and her calf, RCL Xtra Classy 1X by JCL Back Fire RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Rock Creek Limousin, Renfrew, ON with Redwing Tuffcookie 2T by Wulfs Guardian and her calf, RCL Xtra Chunky Chip by Carrousels Peak Power
BULLS BULL CALF 1. Red Wing Cattle Company, Arnprior, ON with Redwing Xtra Hot by Wulfs Lint 5874K 2. Brandon Homer, Stittsville, ON with Pinch Hill X-Conn 15W by Carrousels Peak Power
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TWO YEAR OLD BULL 1. Ernie Childs, Carp, ON with Greenwood PLD Update by Greenwood PLD Rambo
GRAND CHAMPION BULL Red Wing Cattle Company, Arnprior, ON with Redwing Xtra Hot by Wulfs Lint 5874K RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL Robert Childs, Carp, ON with Highland Wedding Crasher by MAGS Tom Jones PROGENY OF DAM Redwing Cattle Company, Arnprior, ON GET OF SIRE Redwing Cattle Company, Arnprior, ON BREEDERS HERD Brandon Homer, Stittsville, ON
Olds Fall Classic
October 1, 2010 FEMALES HEIFER CALF Split 1
1. Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Xtra Sweet BHM 4X by Wulfs Revolver 1219R 2. Horizon Limousin, Rocky View, AB with MTN Park/HRZ X-Marque by Highland Shocker Split 2
1. Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with CL Xtra Touchess by Greenwood PLD Rambo 2. Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Xtra Cool by Ivys Too Cool TRH 83T HEIFER CALF CHAMPION Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Xtra Sweet BHM 4X by Wulfs Revolver 1219R RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with CL Xtra Touchess by Greenwood PLD Rambo YEARLING HEIFER 1. Highland Stock Farm, Olds, AB with MAGS Wilhelmina 2. Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with AUTO Waverly 602W by AUTO Full Throttle 771R JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Highland Stock Farm, Olds, AB with MAGS Wilhelmina
Olds, Alberta
Judge: Brent Stewart
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with AUTO Waverly 602W by AUTO Full Throttle 771R TWO YEAR OLD COW/CALF PAIR WITH 2010 CALF AT FOOT 1. Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Undress Me by Carrousels Nasdaq and her calf, Ivy’s Xterminator TRH 14X by CJSL Timetraveler 7051T 2. Highland Stock Farm, Olds, AB with HSF Uprising by MNWS Frontier 507R and her calf, C.L. Xtra Fanncy by Wulfs Trailblazer 2329T MATURE COW/CALF PAIR WITH 2010 CALF AT FOOT 1. Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s PLD Sweet Touch by TMF Napolean 734N and her calf, Ivy’s Xtra Sweet BHM 4X by Wulfs Revolver 1219R SENIOR CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s PLD Sweet Touch by TMF Napolean 734N and her calf, Ivy’s Xtra Sweet BHM 4X by Wulfs Revolver 1219R RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Undress Me by Carrousels Nasdaq and her calf, Ivy’s Xterminator TRH 14X by CJSL Timetraveler 7051T
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BULLS BULL CALF 1. Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Xterminator TRH 14X by CJSL Timetraveler 7051T 2. Highland Stock Farm, Olds, AB with HSF Xavier by Carrousels Pure Power CHAMPION BULL CALF Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Xterminator TRH 14X by CJSL Timetraveler 7051T RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CALF Highland Stock Farm, Olds, AB with HSF Xavier by Carrousels Pure Power YEARLING BULL 1. Highland Stock Farms, Olds, AB with MAGS War Admiral 2. Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with SL Bullet Proof by MAGS Sasquatch JUNIOR CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION BULL Highland Stock Farms, Olds, AB with MAGS War Admiral RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with SL Bullet Proof by MAGS Sasquatch RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Xterminator TRH 14X by CJSL Timetraveler 7051T
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s PLD Sweet Touch by TMF Napolean 734N and her calf, Ivy’s Xtra Sweet BHM 4X by Wulfs Revolver 1219R RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Undress Me by Carrousels Nasdaq and her calf, Ivy’s Xterminator TRH 14X by CJSL Timetraveler 7051T
GRAND CHAMPION BULL Highland Stock Farms, Olds, AB with MAGS War Admiral RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Xterminator TRH 14X by CJSL Timetraveler 7051T
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Summer has come and gone; the leaves have turned colours and it won’t be long until the snow starts to fly. However, that doesn’t mean we are ready for winter yet. There are lots of events still going on in Ontario.
September was a busy month for the Ontario Limousin membership. The OLA set up a display at the Outdoor Farm Show, which ran from September 14th – 16th. Brent and Bryon Black of Loyal Line Limousin supplied a Fullblood yearling heifer for the display and there were many comments made on how good this heifer was. There were also many comments made on how quiet she was. (It’s a shame that so many people still think of Limousin as being a flighty breed.) Once again, the provincial show was held at the Lindsay Exhibition on the 18th and 19th of September. There were over 70 head exhibited at this year’s show. Congratulations to all who exhibited. Although, I could not attend this year’s show, I understand that the quality of cattle was astounding. Once again, thank-you to Brian and Holli Lee for their efforts in making this show a success. The junior’s had a show on the Sunday and once again, they put on a very competitive show. There was an all-breed junior showmanship show held afterwards and, as last year, the Limousin juniors cleaned up. Congratulations! Since this year’s theme for the CLA was promotion, the OLA decided to enter a display at the International Plowing Match. This year the match was held just outside of St. Thomas and it ran from September 21st – 25th. John Post of Posthaven Limousin was kind enough to bring a January bull and heifer calf to have on display for the duration of the show. Again, there were many comments made regarding the quality and temperament of the animals on display.
By the time you read this, the Fall Harvest Limousin Sale would have come and gone. Judging by the animals pictured in the sale catalogue, I expect the consignors would have had a great sale. I wish them all the best. Coming up in November is the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The Limousin show will be held on Saturday, November 6th at 1:00pm. Following the show will be the first all-breeds sale held at the fair. At the CLA
AGM, the Royal Winter Fair was awarded the 2011 National Limousin Show. The OLA board is setting up a committee to help the CLA plan the show and sale for next year. If you would like to volunteer your services, let either myself or Brian Lee know. There are two sales coming up in December that involve OLA members. On Saturday, December 4th the Autumn Cattle Drive is taking place at Carson’s Auction Facility in Listowel, Ontario. Many Ontario members are consigning to this sale and offering up a great selection of cattle. If you are interested in a catalogue, please contact either John Post or George Elgersma. On Saturday, December 11th, Robert Nimmo of Y2K Limousin is hosting a production sale at the farm near Caledon East. Robert will be offering up his best for this sale. If you are interested in a catalogue, contact Robert Nimmo. There are signs that the industry is turning around. I hope this is reflected in both of these sales!
On a sad note, we have lost two of our longtime Limousin breeders. In August, Ross Plant of Keward Limousin passed away. Ross was an active member that was very passionate for this breed. He attended many Limousin events and was very proud of his cattle. Our thoughts go out to Donna and the family. In September, Charlie Machan of Sunset Limousin passed away. Charlie and his wife Jessie were one of the first, if not the first to have Limousin in Eastern Ontario. The Machans have not had cattle for a number of years now, but I have many fond memories of seeing them at the Eastern Ontario shows. Our thoughts go out to Jessie and the family in this time of sorrow. Lastly, we are starting to plan for the Ontario AGM. If anyone has comments or ideas for the AGM, please let one of our board members know as soon as possible. This should bring everyone up-to-date in Ontario. I hope everyone has a great autumn season and all the best to you and your families over the holiday season. Jeff Irvine
OLA President
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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.
Dr. Colin Palmer
Johne’s Disease and the Seedstock Industry
Johne’s disease (pronounced as “yo-knees”) caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, often abbreviated as MAP, has been getting more attention in the agricultural press lately. Named for Dr. Heinrich Johne, a German veterinarian who first identified it in 1895, it was found worldwide and results in substantial losses to the cattle, sheep and goat industries. Clinically affected cattle are usually older, between 2 and 6 years of age, but this only represents the final stages of the disease. Most infections become established in young calves that are exposed to contaminated milk or manure; however, because the bacteria is relatively slow growing it usually takes years before actual clinical disease is seen. Dirty udders caked with manure have been identified as a potential source of infection for calves. Bacteria also can become established in the udder and are capable of surviving the pasteurization process. Calves born to infected cows have been reported to be considerably more prone to develop the disease, and at an earlier age, which has led some to believe that these calves may have become infected in the uterus. Older cattle are less likely to establish new infections because of having a better immune system.
The classic Johne’s disease case description is that of an older, severely emaciated cow, with persistent, watery, “pipe-stream” diarrhea. These animals usually do not have a fever, but are very weak and lethargic. Some may appear to have swelling between the lower jaws known as bottle jaw, due to severe protein loss associated with the diarrhea. The MAP bacteria have a liking for the bowel lining essentially causing severe inflammatory
bowel disease. There is no effective treatment; therefore, affected cattle die or are destroyed. Although MAP has not been proven to be the cause of Chrohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease affecting humans, most researchers agree that there is a link between the animal and human diseases. Production losses to the livestock sector and the possibility that the same bacteria responsible for Johne’s disease may be associated with human illness, has prompted governments in several countries including the United States, Australia and the Netherlands to step up their control programs. A number of cattle industry groups in Canada are also making efforts to encourage control measures amongst their producers in an effort to decrease the prevalence of the disease.
Dairy cattle around the world have a higher prevalence of MAP bacteria. Herd prevalence amongst North American dairy herds has been reported to range between 8% and 33%. A 2001 USDA study estimated that nearly 8% of US beef herds had at least one test-positive animal. Higher herd prevalences were reported in the Southern US with an estimated 50% of Alabama herds being affected. The higher prevalences in the South might be due in part to an increased susceptibility to infection in Brahma-type cattle. Studies in Saskatchewan and Alberta estimated the prevalence of beef herds having at least one animal test positive at 15.2% and 28.5%, respectively; however, substantially fewer herds had two or more testpositive animals.
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Production losses associated with Johne’s disease are attributed to decreased milk production, poor carcass quality and early culling. Infected, but not yet clinically affected cattle, will without a doubt perform at a substandard level, but so far the total costs to the beef industry have not yet been calculated. Any direct losses to the producer should be considered to be minimal compared to the cost of closed markets as our trading partners intensify their control measures. Most control programs are focused on dairy cattle because of a higher prevalence of disease in the dairy population and because the MAP bacteria may be contaminating the milk supply. Nevertheless, beef producers should get involved, before trade in live cattle is limited because of a lack of control programs in your herd, region or country of origin. One of the most important facts to be realized with Johne’s disease is that clinically affected cattle only represent the tip of the iceberg. If a herd has one clinically affected animal, there are probably at least another 15 infected animals in the herd and all could be shedding the MAP bacteria in their manure. The MAP bacteria are capable of surviving in the environment, including chlorinated water, for long periods of time. Soils high in organic matter and low in pH, as well as all types of manure are favoured by MAP bacteria. Even composting seems to do little to thwart its survival. There is no treatment and to date no effective vaccine. Suppression of the immune system can occur around the time of calving may lead to increased shedding of MAP bacteria in carrier animals, ensuring the spread of the disease to the uninfected population.
Testing for MAP is a complicated process. Most commercial labs utilize bacterial isolation or identification of MAP DNA from manure samples. Culturing and identifying the bacteria has traditionally taken several weeks, whereas DNA testing may be completed in as few as 3 days, but may be limited by the amount of DNA in the
sample. An effective method for beef producers to test their herds is to submit pooled stool samples collected from groups of 5 similarly aged cows. This increases the odds of detecting the disease by ensuring that enough bacteria will be present from only a single carrier if she exists, while at the same time eliminating the extra expense of testing each individual cow. Individual animals can be identified later if need be.
Control of the spread of MAP bacteria in dairy herds is largely based on decreasing the exposure of young cattle to infected manure, colostrum or milk. Many of these principles apply to beef cowcalf operations. Keep calving pens clean and avoid overcrowding. Identify and cull carrier animals and be conscientious regarding new purchases. Specific management practices that have been shown to result in MAP infections in beef herds include; keeping dairy cows as nurse cows, calving during the spring when it is wet, and the use of open streams as water sources. The use of monensin in the feed has been shown to reduce shedding of MAP in the manure of carrier animals, and decreased the infection rate when fed to calves. Fortunately, the extensive nature of most beef operations will reduce the risk of contact between young cattle and contaminated manure. However, seed stock operations that tend to purchase animals from a variety of sources, calve in paddocks, and maintain young cattle in pens in close proximity with older cattle are more likely to have MAP carriers; especially if the facilities are wet and dirty. Johne’s disease research has intensified in Canada and around the world in recent years and greatly improved our level of understanding. We as seedstock producers need to do our part to help limit the spread of the MAP bacteria before it is mandated by those we do business with. I would like to thank my colleague, Dr. Steven Hendrick, for providing most of the scientific information used in this article.
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Ken and Susan Ford
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