Simmental Country Spring 2022

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VOLUME 43, NUMBER 2

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From the Gate Post

By Bruce Holmquist General Manager, Canadian Simmental Association

CSA March Board and Committee Meetings Update

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he 2022 bull sale season is complete and it was a very busy time for Simmental breeders as well as the service staff who assist in marketing the bulls to new buyers around the world. I was able to attend several sales and the acceptance of top quality bulls was excellent, making Simmental the envy of the 2022 bull sale run. It was another successful year for Simmental sales once again Simmental breeders enjoyed some of the highlights of all breeds, especially when we consider the tight feed supplies in Western Canada. Not all bulls sold in every sale of any breed and this should serve as a reminder that overall, we as a seed-stock sector have reached a saturation point relative to the size of the commercial cowherd in Canada. Simmental genetics have enjoyed wide spread acceptance in many herds but we need to be mindful that there is a limit to the number of bulls that any one breed, including Simmental, can successfully market. Congratulations goes out to all the breeders, sales managers and sales staff that marketed one of the largest number of Simmental bulls ever in Canada for a very strong average!

In the midst of the bull sales, CSA staff and directors were also focused on the CSA Board and Committee meetings, as well as joining the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation (FCSF) directors for their board meeting. These meetings were held March 20th to 22nd in Calgary and is always a busy time as we report on the progress made since our fall meetings, discuss new business and plan for our summer and fall events. This was an especially important set of meetings for our board and committees as they were the first face to face meetings that included all CSA directors in 2 years.

The meetings began with the FCSF board meeting and we discussed planning for the 2022 FCSF auction that will be held July 23rd following the CSA Annual General Meeting in Portage LaPrairie, Manitoba. It was confirmed that Everett Olson (Downhill Simmentals) will donate a bred heifer for this year’s auction and we thank him for his generosity! The FCSF board of directors also decided to support 5 individuals who will be attending the American Simmental Association SimSTYLE Conference in Oklahoma City in June. This funding will be matched by the CSA. The CSA Promotion committee also met and on the agenda was a review of the Simmental Country and Commercial Country magazines. We are always looking for ways to improve production and content in our magazines while being mindful of efficiency and the bottom line financially. The 2022 Simmental Award of Excellence (AOE) show recognition program was reviewed and we will be working with the Provincial Simmental Associations to streamline and improve the program in some key areas. With the overlap of some shows sharing the same dates in Ontario it was decided to allow additional qualifying 4

shows to be included however an animal cannot show in two events on the same day. The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) approved Simmental RFID tag has been a great success, and the tag manufacturers have been working to keep up with demand despite supply chain limitations. Be sure to order your tags well in advance of when you need them.

The Breed Improvement Committee (BIC) meeting then followed later on Monday with discussion around computer and registry system processes and ways we can provide better service to the CSA membership. The development of the Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN) is progressing well and a new CBBC board of directors is guiding the process along with the managers of several breed associations. Lab turnaround times for parentage and DNA sample processing did slow somewhat through the first 3 months of 2022 however most results were received in time for the various bull sales. DNA rebates are bring applied in two options to THE members and complete details are found in the last few editions of the CSA e-News and on our website.

The CSA Board of Director’s meeting wrapped up the three day session and included reporting and vetting of the previous day’s committee discussions and their recommendations. In addition to that, the YCSA report was given and highlighted the plans they have been making towards the 2022 National Classic in Manitoba. To say that YCSA members across the country are excited to be back to live summers shows is an understatement, and Crystal Fisk is working with the National and Provincial YCSA boards in the planning process.

Nominations have closed for the three positions of CSA director and Shane Williams will return for a second term as the director from Ontario. We welcome new directors Barclay Smith from Alberta and Randy Noble from Saskatchewan. They will assume their new responsibilities at the CSA AGM in Manitoba when retiring directors Marlin LeBlanc and Roger Deeg will have completed their terms.

While there will be no elections for CSA directors, the CSA is proposing two by-law amendments that will be voted on through our mail-in ballot process. One ballot is to revise the Purebred status for Simmental males, and the second is to to add electronic voting as an option to our current mail-in process. Watch the mail for your ballot package and remember to follow the instructions in order to avoid spoiling your ballots.

We encourage you to contact one of your CSA directors or myself for further information regarding anything mentioned in this article, and check www.simmental.com or our monthly e-News for updates. All the best with your spring seeding operations and may Mother Nature smile on us all throughout this growing season!

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Breed Improvement

By Sean McGrath Breed Improvement Coordinator for the Canadian Simmental Association

What Does My Data Do?

An outline of how animal data contributes to EPD for THE and non THE herds CSA members submit a lot of data on their animals to Pedigree Data the association. This data is key to ensuring the advancement of Pedigree data is entered into the CSA system as members the breed as well as the integrity of Simmental pedigrees in the report cattle. This data is transferred to the Genetic industry which drives the genetic evaluation that helps to assess Evaluation and is included in the calculation of EPD. the relative merit of individuals within the breed. How data is Performance Data used is often a key question asked by CSA members.

Performance data is entered into the CSA system and is Members of the CSA have 2 basic options for how they transferred to the Genetic Evaluation and included in the wish to submit data to the dataset. calculation of EPD. Non THE Herds Ultrasound Data is collected by a technician and reported to Some members have herds that belong to the CSA but an Ultrasound Lab that reads the images and provides the are not enrolled in the Total Herd Enrollment Program. Some carcass information back to the CSA who report it to the data from non-THE herds is included in genetic evaluations, member. The ultrasound data is transferred to the Genetic and because non-THE herds are not required to submit complete Evaluation and included in the calculation of EPD. contemporary groups, it is only non-comparative data that is DNA Data used in genetic evaluation. Performance data is not used in the Once a member asks for a DNA test, the kit is sent out and evaluation, since it requires comparisons between animals to the lab is notified of the desired test. The member collects create information. The reason for this is that without reporting and submits the DNA sample (hair/blood/tissue) to the lab, every calf there can be bias in the data the lab conducts the test and results are reported to the CSA Pedigree Data who notify the member. If 100K DNA testing is done, then Pedigree data is entered into the CSA system as members animal IDs that have DNA SNP data is sent to the evaluation choose to register cattle. This data is transferred to the where the data is downloaded directly from the DNA lab and Genetic Evaluation and is included in the calculation of included in the calculation of EPD (Other test results such EPD. as parentage, polled, colour, defects are not included in the Performance Data EPD evaluation).

Performance data is entered into the CSA system as Schedule members choose to report it. This data is not transferred to CSA evaluations are conducted weekly by IGS and the Genetic Evaluation and is not included in the calculation include data from many breed associations. Data is sent every of EPD. Individual performance data will only appear in its’ Sunday. It takes a week for the data to undergo edits, various raw form on the registration papers of the animal. checks and run the computer to calculate the new EPD. EPD are DNA Data returned the next Sunday night and are uploaded to the CSA system Once a member asks for a DNA test, the kit is sent out and Monday morning. If an animal has new information reported, it the lab is notified of the desired test. The member collects will thus take between 1 and 2 weeks before that information is and submits the DNA sample (hair/blood/tissue) to the lab, included in their EPD. For example, yearling weights are taken the lab conducts the test and results are reported to the Monday at your farm and entered into the system. Those weights CSA who notify the member. If 100K DNA testing is done, will go to the evaluation that Sunday (6 days Later) and EPD then animal IDs that have DNA SNP data are sent to the will be returned at the end of the next week to be loaded on the evaluation where the data is downloaded directly from the Monday (14 days after the weights were taken).

DNA lab and included in the calculation of EPD (Other test Definitive vs. Comparative Data One of the common questions asked regarding CSA results such as parentage, polled, colour, or defects are not evaluations is why some data from non THE herds is included and included in the EPD evaluation).

THE Herds other data is not. The purpose of the THE program is to encourage Participation in the THE program, requires members to complete reporting of comparative data. Comparative data is enroll active females and submit complete information on calves information that is evaluated in comparison to contemporaries. born in a calendar year. This allows for accurate comparisons and For example, while each calf has an individual birth weight, that removal of bias in the evaluation. THE herds have all of their birth weight is compared as being heavier or lighter than other data included in genetic evaluation. calves in the same group. With this type of information, it is

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important to have the complete group reported so that we can make valid comparisons.

Definitive data is information that is used to connect animals to other animals or to compare directly to the population.

Its use is not dependent upon comparisons within a contemporary group. Examples of this would be pedigree, which is definitive of the animal and is used to connect information and show degrees of relatedness but is not compared in a more/less fashion (one animal does not have more or less pedigree than another).

DNA is another example as DNA is not used to compare animals within a contemporary group, rather the presence/absence of specific SNP markers within an animal’s genetic code indicate the presence/absence DNA for various traits. We do not compare animals within a contemporary group for if they have more or less DNA.

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EPD are published on all animals that are in the pedigree data sent to the evaluation. This includes both THE and non THE animals. EPD for non-THE animals will generally have lower accuracy values, meaning there is less information included in

the EPD. THE animals will tend to have higher accuracy values, indicating the inclusion of more data in the calculation of the EPD. This is due to the inclusion of performance data in addition to pedigree and DNA information.

Once a calf is reported to the CSA, the pedigree data will be sent in the next evaluation. In the case where a calf only has pedigree information included (non-THE with no DNA testing) then the resulting EPD are simply the average of the sire and dam. If there is performance data from a THE herd such as a birth weight reported, then that information will be included in the EPD. As more data is added it will be included in the genetic evaluation. Generally, performance data will impact the EPD within 2 weeks of being reported to the association. DNA is included once the high-density testing is completed at the lab and results are reported back to the CSA. Hopefully this article has helped to explain what data is included in EPD calculations and the timeframes. All data is useful and you as a member can expect to see the data you submit, reflected in the genetic evaluation of the animal in some way.

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N•O•T•I•C•E

Canadian Simmental Association Annual General Meeting Saturday, July 23, 2022 – 1 p.m.

Portage La Prairie, Manitoba

13, 4101-19 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7C4 Tel: (403) 250-7979 E-mail: cansim@simmental.com website: www.simmental.com

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2022

NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS Three positions were open for the 2022 Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) Board of Directors. All three positions were filled by acclamation and the two newly elected directors will assume their three year commitments at the conclusion of the AGM held on July 23, 2022. We thank retiring directors Marlin LeBlanc and Roger Deeg for their contributions to the CSA board over the past 6 years.

ONTARIO, SHANE WILLIAMS, 2ND TERM

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SASK, RANDY NOBLE, 1ST TERM

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ALBERTA, BARCLAY SMITH, 1ST TERM

NOMINEES Ontario --- Shane Williams --- ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION

Shane

I thank the Ontario board for their endorsement as Ontario director representative. I am committed to the breed and look forward to continuing in the role on the CSA board to help strengthen and grow the breed.

As public events get back on track, I look forward to fellowship with breeders and the Simmental fraternity.

I, along with my wife Joanne, have been breeding Simmental cattle for over 25 years. We operate Jetstream Livestock in East Garafraxa, Ontario. The herd consists of about 80 purebred mother cows along with a modest grain production operation. Both our sons are passionate about the agriculture industry and they support us in our farming enterprise. It’s a group effort as Joanne and I both have fulltime employment off the farm. I am employed as a Crop Advisor and Agronomy Team Leader at Holmes Agro, a crop input and supply company based in Orangeville, Ontario. We were founding members of The Futures One Simmental sale which will host the 12th edition this fall. The sales name was selected to reflect passion about the Simmental breed. I believe we as breeders nation wide have a high end, diverse product to offer the marketplace. Be it fullblood, red, black or percentage Simmental cattle, the breed benefits the many facets of the Canadian cattle industry. Striving for quality within our diversity will continue to make the breed strong in the “Future”, together as “One”.

Saskatchewan --- Randy Noble --- ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION

Randy Noble grew up on the family farm Northeast of Lloydminster where he and his family reside today.

Randy’s parents had registered cattle in the 1970’s. In the early 80’s, Randy and his 3 brothers started Black Gold Simmental. Black Gold Simmental continues to be a Noble family operation with a cow herd of 280 Fullblood and Purebred cows. The younger generation has rejuvenated our passion for the Simmental breed and raising high quality cattle. We enjoy participating in cattle shows and we host an annual female sale in October and Bull Sale in March.

Randy

Alberta --- Barclay Smith --- ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION

Hello, my name is Barclay Smith and I am a part of SIBL Simmentals. SIBL Simmentals was established in 1994 with the purchase of one bred heifer from the Northern Image sale at Farmfair. My beginning in purebred Simmentals began in the fall of 1993 with the purchase of a 4-H heifer that was purebred Simmental. My junior membership was established as CLAY Simmentals that fall. Over the past almost 30 years we have raised fullblood, fleckvieh and red and black Simmental cattle. After my return from college and beginning a career in the livestock feed industry, we increased our focus on raising bulls and expanding our cowherd. Our herd grew slowly over the next number of years to breeding approximately 85 females in the spring of 2018. However this number was not sustainable with a young family and full time off farm careers. The decision was made to sell half of our female base later that fall. That sale was also the dispersal of our fleckvieh females. Over the last 20 years I spent time as a 4-H leader, worked with some very outstanding Simmental breeders and have gained a great deal of knowledge from some of the most respected breeders. I have been involved with the ASA (Alberta Simmental Association) as a director twice, most recently completing my second consecutive term. I am presently the Alberta President. During the past 4 years I have been the Simmental breed rep for Farmfair, as well as the director for the Barrhead Ag Society Cattle show (15+ years), which is now known as the Barrhead Beef Bash. I changed careers in 2010 and have been employed with AFSC (Agriculture Financial Services Corporation). During my time with AFSC I have been in a leadership role for most of 12 years covering various areas of the business. From lending to insurance and risk management and a term role as the manager for the Livestock Price Insurance program which covered the western provinces. The livestock industry is my passion and I believe the experience I have in various aspects of the industry will be an asset to the CSA board.

Being part of a national board that is so committed to the development of our youth and improving a breed that continues to grow and attract commercial cattle producers on a large scale will be a great opportunity. I look forward to representing the province of Alberta and its breeders at the National level.

Barclay

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Appuye sure la poteau de cloture

Par Bruce Holmquist Directeur général - Association Simmental du Canada

Mises à jour des réunions de mars 2022 du Conseil d’administration et des comités de l’ASC.

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n a complété la saison 2022 des ventes de taureaux, les éleveurs Simmental ont été très occupés, de même que le personnel impliqué qui a contribué à la vente des taureaux aux acheteurs de partout dans le monde. J’ai été en mesure d’être présent à plusieurs ventes et je peux vous affirmer que les meilleurs taureaux étaient très appréciés, confirmant encore une fois l’excellente réputation de la race Simmental. De nouveau, ce fut une autre année très réussie, alors que les éleveurs Simmental ont attiré l’attention parmi toutes les races, en dépit du contexte de disponibilité restreinte d’aliments du bétail dans l’Ouest Canadien. Les taureaux des différentes races offerts dans les ventes n’ont pas tous été vendus, ce qui devrait nous servir de rappel à l’effet que le secteur des sélectionneurs de race pure a atteint un niveau relatif de saturation, en proportion de la taille du cheptel commercial du Canada. La génétique Simmental est toujours bien acceptée dans plusieurs troupeaux, toutefois on doit garder à l’esprit qu’il y a une limite en termes du nombre de taureaux de toutes races, incluant les Simmental, qui peut être commercialisé avec succès. Félicitations à tous les éleveurs, les gérants des ventes et leur personnel, lesquels ont contribué à la vente d’un des plus importants nombres de taureaux jamais vendus au Canada, avec un prix moyen très élevé.

Au cours de la période des ventes de taureaux, le personnel de l’ASC et les administrateurs se sont affairés aux réunions du Conseil d’administration et des comités de l’ASC, en plus de se joindre aux administrateurs de la Fondation des amis de la race Simmental (« FCSF ») lors de la tenue de leur Conseil d’administration. Ces réunions se sont tenues du 20 au 22 mars à Calgary et, comme d’habitude, cela a été une période très intense tandis qu’on faisait le point sur nos progrès effectués depuis nos réunions de l’automne, en plus de discuter de nouveaux sujets et de planifier les activités à venir pour l’été et l’automne. Toutes ces réunions revêtaient un caractère particulier pour notre Conseil d’administration et nos comités, puisque c’était la première fois en deux ans que tous les administrateurs étaient présents en personne.

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La première réunion fut celle du Conseil d’administration de la Fondation (“FCSF”), alors que nous avons planifié l’encan 2022 de la Fondation, lequel se tiendra le 23 juillet prochain, à Portage La Paririe au Manitoba, immédiatement après l’Assemblée Générale annuelle de l’ASC. Nous avons notamment confirmé qu’une taure gestante allait être donnée pour l’encan de cette année par Everett Olson (Downhill Simmentals), et nous le remercions sincèrement pour sa générosité ! Le Conseil d’administration de la Fondation a également accepté de supporter la participation de cinq personnes qui assisteront à la Conférence SimSTYLE organisée par l’Association Américaine Simmental en juin prochain à Oklahoma City. L’ASC appuiera ces participants avec un financement équivalent.

Le comité de promotion de l’ASC s’est aussi réuni, avec comme sujet à l’ordre du jour une analyse des revues Simmental Country et Commercial Country. Nous recherchons toujours de nouvelles façons de produire et d’améliorer le contenu de nos revues, tout en ayant bien à l’esprit un souci d’efficacité et de rentabilité. Nous avons également revu le programme de reconnaissance des expositions “Prix d’excellence Simmental 2022”, et nous allons travailler avec les associations provinciales Simmental afin de simplifier et d’améliorer certains importants aspects du programme. Compte tenu que certaines expositions ont lieu le même jour en Ontario, il fut décidé d’accepter un plus grand nombre d’expositions reconnues, toutefois un animal ne peut pas compétitionner dans deux évènements la même journée.

L’utilisation des étiquettes électroniques d’oreille Simmental de l’ACIB a connu un grand succès, tandis que les fabricants s’affairaient à répondre à la demande en dépit de restrictions au niveau de la chaine d’approvisionnement. Assurez-vous de commander bien à l’avance vos étiquettes d’oreille.

La réunion du comité d’amélioration de la race s’est ensuite tenue le lundi, avec des discussions touchant les processus d’enregistrement et des systèmes informatiques, ainsi que sur des manières de fournir de meilleurs services aux membres. Le développement du Réseau Canadien d’Amélioration du Boeuf (“CBIN”) avance rondement, sous la gouverne d’une nouveau

Conseil d’administration du « CBBC » et des directeurs généraux de plusieurs associations de race. Au cours des trois premiers mois de 2022, le temps de traitement au laboratoire des analyses de parenté et d’ADN s’est accru légèrement, toutefois la plupart des résultats ont été reçus à temps pour les diverses ventes de taureaux. Des rabais sur les analyses d’ADN sont appliqués de deux manières aux membres inscrits au “THE”, tous les détails sont disponibles dans le dernier bulletin « CSA e-News », ainsi que sur notre site internet.

La réunion du Conseil d’administration de l’ASC s’est tenue à la fin de la session de trois jours, alors que les administrateurs ont pris connaissance des discussions des divers comités et qu’ils ont validé leurs recommandations. De plus, ils ont reçu le rapport des jeunes éleveurs “YCSA”, lequel présentait les plans prévus pour la Classique Nationale 2022 au Manitoba.

Les membres des “YCSA” sont très excités de pouvoir être de retour avec les expositions de l’été, et Crystal Fisk travaille à la planification de cette activité en collaboration avec les Conseils d’administration provinciaux et nationaux des « YCSA ». Les mises en candidature aux trois postes d’administrateurs de l’ASC sont fermées, alors que Shane Williams sera de retour pour un second mandat de représentant de l’Ontario. Nous souhaitons le bienvenu aux deux nouveaux administrateurs, soit Barclay

Smith de l’Alberta et Randy Noble de la Saskatchewan. Ils pourront assumer leurs nouvelles responsabilités lors de l’AGA de l’ASC au Manitoba, lorsque les deux administrateurs sortants Marlin LeBlanc et Roger Deeg auront terminé leurs mandats.

Bien qu’il n’y ait pas d’élection aux postes d’administrateurs de l’ASC, deux projets d’amendements aux statuts de l’ASC seront proposés, lesquels seront soumis au vote via un processus de vote postal. Un premier bulletin de vote concernera la révision du statut pur-sang des mâles Simmental, tandis que le second bulletin de vote touchera l’ajout du vote électronique à l’option actuelle du vote postal. Surveillez l’arrivée par courrier de votre envoi des bulletins de vote et lisez bien les instructions afin que vos bulletins de vote soient bien valides.

Nous vous encourageons à communiquer soit avec l’un des administrateurs de l’ASC ou encore avec moi si vous avez besoin d’autres informations concernant les sujets couverts dans cet article, et vérifiez le site www.simmental.com et les mises à jour mensuelles de nos bulletins électroniques. Tout le succès possible avec vos travaux de semis du printemps et faisons en sorte que Mère Nature soit de notre bord lors de la période de croissance des cultures.

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Vet’s Advice

By Roy Lewis, DVM

Herd Health on Pasture

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oon will be the time to get cattle ready for pasture and there are always several things we must consider and have in order before they go out. Some of these things are especially critical if they are going to a brand new pasture. Several things always enter my mind. Have the pastures been checked for everything from fence lines, to the potential for noxious weeds or other toxins such as old batteries from electric fencers. If there’s an old dump area or burrow pit on the premises or old yard sites with everything from garages with toxic compounds to open bored water wells. All could pose danger in the impending grazing season and are worth cleaning up. Also if grass has just started cattle will turn to consuming noxious weeds and other things they may not if the growth of grass is lush.

Before loading cattle for herding down the road one must give necessary vaccines for general health such as the clostridial diseases. Use a multivalent vaccine that covers as many of the clostridial organisms as you can. One never knows when decades old clostridial spores are consumed. Anthrax should be thought about the same way if it is in your area and just before turnout to pasture in Spring is the ideal time to vaccinate for these diseases. Calves need to be up to date in clostridial, histophilus and the respiratory pathogens for coverage. Vaccinate cows for clostridial and the reproductive pathogens especially IBR and BVD to protect against the main infectious causes of reproductive failure. Make sure you have the bulls covered as well and the best time to administer these is when they are handled for semen testing just before breeding and often coinciding with turnout to pasture.

It pays to do a very thorough scan of health before turning out to pasture. Keep in mind cattle are harder to observe, harder to catch and may need to travel well to water, mineral stations and traverse rugged terrain in some cases. They must be able to move well. Flies etc will be a problem later into the summer so best to have a plan to administer treatment or preventative measures in the heat of the summer when flies are at their worst. Make sure cattle are relatively free of internal parasites (worms) so they won’t contaminate pastures with worm eggs the minute they begin grazing. I would suggest pulling out pairs not worthy of going and take a little extra care with treatment and medical attention.

This may include but not limited to bad udders (prone to mastitis), bad eyes (prone to pinkeye or cancer eye), thin cows prone to a variety of medical problems. Bad footed cattle or those lame are likely to worsen their condition and lame sore cattle don’t move well, lose weight and as a result don’t milk well for their calf. They need their feet attended to for sole abscesses, cracks, corns and a myriad of other problems. If chronically lame they may need to be left back as well.

If you find a dead cow, calf or bull I would suggest removing for an autopsy off site. Especially for anthrax or clostridial diseases, we don’t want the carcass opened exposing the area to numerous spores risking other cattle. Always think of the rest of the herd with contagious 12

organisms.

Any animals with open wounds need to be left until they have fully healed to avoid fly strike. Lumps, bumps such as abscesses or injuries should again be healed before going to pasture. Be cognizant of problems like weeping eyes, this might be the start of a cancerous eye and could get much much worse by the end of the grazing season.

Lumps on the jaw may lead to lumpy jaw, attending to early may give much more favorable results than waiting until the condition becomes chronic and the jaw has deviated from the lumpy jaw making mastication almost impossible.

Calves may have everything from umbilical abscesses or hernias to chronic respiratory issues and you don’t want to turn anything out that has potential to die or need further treatment at pasture. With calves, think of the gain potential on pasture so implanting may be a definite option with commercial cattle.

With fly control for the whole group there are several options readily available. From fly tags, to pour on products, to oilers that dispense insecticide. There is also a product which when fed mixed in with the minerals provides a larvicidal effect to the fly larvae in the dung patties. These products, either used individually or sometimes used in tandem, can do a great job at controlling lice as long as the timing is right.

We want to apply product as ideal as possible keeping in mind resistance could be developing and most products are not residual so don’t stick around long. May be good with flies for example to wait until you see the higher numbers on the animal (we usually say 200 plus flies as the threshold). Watch the breeding bulls as they will have the highest levels generally. Even if you have oilers at pasture best to pulse medicate when the cattle are becoming infected. You want to always be cognizant of the environment when treating and try to keep the dung beetle population healthy as they also consume fly larvae in the cow patties.

Lots to think about before pasture but looking after these things will hopefully lead to a trouble free pasture season where cattle gain well, breed well with good conception rates, no bull issues and have lots of grass. Make sure cattle are well identified with Dangle tags, RFID tags and even brands if that is required. Many producers are incorporating dart guns in treatment at pasture. Make sure you are pretty confident in the diagnosis and consult with your veterinarian on which product is the most appropriate. There is no doubt treatment comes quicker and less stress on the cattle when a dart gun is employed. This is especially true if treating the herd bull. Lets hope this summer there is not the extreme temperatures where we need to worry about hyperthermia at pasture.

Remember with the grass pastured low last year in most cases and the feed shortage over the winter, there will be a tendency to turn cattle out quicker so they will get into new growth of almost anything. Have a good surveillance of the pastures before turning cattle out is always a very wise move.

Canadian Simmental Association 2022 Proposed By-law Change At its November meetings the Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) Board of Directors decided that due to overwhelming support from the CSA membership, combined with numerous requests to revisit the 2021 proposed by-law change, that it was prudent to conduct another vote on this amendment in 2022. As a result the CSA is again proposing the amendment to its by-laws that would recognize a 7/8 male as a Purebred Simmental changing the current requirement of 15/16 for a Simmental male to attain Purebred status. This change was initially proposed in 2021 and after several years of discussion by the CSA board as well as its Breed Improvement Committee, combined with many requests from CSA members. Last year’s vote fell just short of the required 2/3 majority with 62 percent of members voting in favor however it is clear that the majority of CSA members want this change.

Reasons for this amendment: • To more properly recognize the genetic contribution of 7/8 males at an equal level to 7/8 females which have been recognized as Purebreds since 1970.

• The change of Purebred status will facilitate the adjustment to the CSA upgrade table and recognize progeny born from the mating of a 7/8 Simmental male to a ½ Simmental female as a ¾ blood calf.

• This was originally part of the 2013 by-law and upgrading table changes that received unanimous

support through a CSA membership vote held at its Annual General Meeting. While all the other revisions to the upgrading table were accepted by Agriculture and Agrifood Canada (AAFC), this specific mating outcome was not approved and the CSA is currently required to recognize the calves from this mating as a 1/2 blood animal. A 7/8 Simmental female mated to a ½ blood male is however recognized as a ¾ blood calf with the reasoning given to us that a 7/8 female is recognized as a Purebred while as stated above, a 7/8 male currently is not.

It is important to note that:

• This change will not result in the Canadian Simmental upgrade table being the same as the American

Simmental upgrade table as the American process has some distinct differences, including recognizing Simmental animals at less than ½ blood status.

• These changes will be voted on by active CSA members who are in good standing through a mail-in ballot process in the spring of 2022.

• Support by a 2/3 majority of the vote is still required to move to the next step of sending the revisions to AAFC for final approval from the Federal Minister of Agriculture.

• This change in no way affects the Canadian Simmental Fullblood registry nor does it make any changes to Fullblood status or the calculations within our genetic evaluation.

• Purebred 15/16 status will continue to be calculated and displayed to identify the level of purity, as well as to

facilitate the process of developing a 7/8 Purebred Simmental from a recorded ¾ blood parent. This also addresses the concern of the change affecting export markets to other countries.

We are confident that these by-law changes will influence the Simmental breed in Canada in a positive way as we facilitate growth for our members while allowing us to continue the Simmental breed’s contributions to the improvement of the Canadian beef cattle industry.

Canadian Simmental Association Board of Directors #13, 4101 19th St. N.E. | Calgary, Alberta T2E 7C4 403-250-7979 | Fax: 403-250-5121

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Amelioration de la Race

Par Sean McGrath Coordonnateur des programmes d’amélioration de la race, Association Simmental du Canada

À quoi servent mes données?

Voici un aperçu des explications touchant la contribution des données d’un animal sur ses ÉPD, pour des troupeaux participants ou non au programme « Total Herd Enrolment – THE » ou Enrôlement du troupeau complet.

Les membres de l’ASC transmettent à l’association une foule de données sur leurs animaux. Ces données sont essentielles pour s’assurer de l’amélioration de la race et du maintien de l’intégrité des généalogies de race Simmental dans l’industrie.

Toutes ces données permettent d’obtenir les évaluations génétiques nécessaires pour estimer le mérite génétique relative de chaque animal à l’intérieur de la race. Les membres posent souvent la question à savoir comment sont utilisés leurs données.

Les membres de l’ASC ont fondamentalement deux options sur la manière de transmettre leurs données à la base de données de l’association.

Troupeaux non-inscrits à l’enrôlement du troupeau complet Certains membres ont des troupeaux qui sont reliés avec l’ASC, toutefois ils ne sont pas inscrits au programme THE. Certaines données provenant des troupeaux non-inscrits au programme de l’enrôlement du troupeau complet sont incluses aux évaluations génétiques. Et, puisque les troupeaux non-inscrits ne sont pas obligés de transmettre les données complètes des groupes contemporains, on utilisera uniquement des données non comparatives pour le calcul des évaluations génétiques. Les données de performance ne sont donc pas utilisées car elles doivent être comparées entre les animaux si on veut employer l’information.

En fait, si on ne recueille pas les données sur chacun des veaux, on peut créer un biais avec les données.

Données généalogiques Des données généalogiques sont saisies dans le système de l’ASC, au fur et à mesure que les membres enregistrent des bovins. Ces données sont transférées aux évaluations génétiques et elles sont incluses au calcul des ÉPD. Données de performance Des données de performance sont saisies dans le système de l’ASC, au fur et à mesure que les membres décident de les transmettre. Ces données ne sont pas transférées aux évaluations génétiques et elles ne sont pas incluses au calcul des ÉPD. Les données individuelles de performance apparaitront sous forme de données brutes sur les certificats d’enregistrement des animaux.

Données sur l’ADN Lorsqu’un membre requiert une analyse d’ADN, on lui envoie une trousse et le laboratoire est informée de cette demande.

Le membre recueille l’échantillon d’ADN (poils, sang, tissus) et l’expédie au laboratoire, le laboratoire effectue l’analyse et les résultats sont transmis à l’ASC, qui informe ensuite le membre. S’il s’agit d’une analyse d’ADN à 100K, l’identité des 14

animaux ayant des données SNP d’ADN est alors transmise à l’évaluation, là où on téléchargera les données directement du laboratoire, lesquelles seront ensuite incluses aux calculs des EPD (les résultats des autres tests tels que pour la parenté, le caractère acère, la couleur ou d’autres défauts génétiques ne seront pas inclus dans l’évaluation des ÉPD).

Troupeaux inscrits à l’enrôlement du troupeau complet (« THE ») Pour participer au programme “THE”, les membres doivent enrôler les femelles actives et soumettre les informations complètes sur tous les veaux nés dans une année. Cela permet de faire des comparaisons plus facilement et d’éviter tout biais au niveau de l’évaluation. Toutes les données provenant des troupeaux inscrits au “THE” sont incluses aux évaluations génétiques.

Données généalogiques Des données généalogiques sont saisies dans le système de l’ASC, au fur et à mesure que les membres soumettent des animaux. Ces données sont transférées aux évaluations génétiques et elles sont incluses au calcul des ÉPD. Données de performance Des données de performance sont saisies dans le système de l’ASC, et ces données sont transférées aux évaluations génétiques et incluses au calcul des ÉPD. Des données mesurées avec les ultrasons sont récoltées par un technicien, puis elles sont transmises au laboratoire qui lira les images et enverra ensuite les informations sur les carcasses à l’ASC, laquelle les transmettra par la suite aux membres.

Les données mesurées avec les ultrasons sont transférées aux évaluations génétiques et elles sont incluses au calcul des ÉPD. Données sur l’ADN Lorsqu’un membre requiert une analyse d’ADN, on lui envoie une trousse et le laboratoire est informée de cette demande.

Le membre recueille l’échantillon d’ADN (poils, sang, tissus) et l’expédie au laboratoire, le laboratoire effectue l’analyse et les résultats sont transmis à l’ASC, qui informe ensuite le membre. S’il s’agit d’une analyse d’ADN à 100K, l’identité des animaux ayant des données SNP d’ADN est alors transmise à l’évaluation, là où on téléchargera les données directement du laboratoire, lesquelles seront ensuite incluses aux calculs des ÉPD (les résultats des autres tests tels que pour la parenté, le caractère acère, la couleur ou d’autres défauts génétiques ne seront pas inclus dans l’évaluation des EPD).

Calendrier des évaluations Les évaluations génétiques de l’ASC sont effectuées chaque semaine par le centre « IGS » (« International Genetic Solutions ») et elles incluent des données provenant de plusieurs associations de race. Les données sont envoyées chaque dimanche. Il faut ensuite compter une semaine pour réaliser certaines validations, ainsi que plusieurs vérifications, avant de démarrer les ordinateurs et calculer les nouveaux ÉPD. Les ÉPD sont retournés le dimanche suivant en soirée, puis ils sont téléchargés le lundi matin sur le système de l’ASC. Si on soumet de nouvelles informations pour un animal, cela prendra donc entre une et deux semaines avant que ces informations soient incluses dans ses ÉPD. Par exemple, vous effectuez une pesée à un an le lundi à votre ferme et les poids sont entrés au système. Ces poids seront transmis à l’évaluation le dimanche (6 jours après) et les ÉPD seront retournés à la fin de la semaine suivante, puis ils seront téléchargés le lundi (soit 14 jours après la pesée).

Données définitives versus comparatives Par rapport aux évaluations de l’ASC, l’une des questions les plus courantes est de savoir pourquoi certaines données provenant des troupeaux non-inscrits au « THE » sont incluses alors que d’autres en sont exclues. L’objectif du programme “THE” est d’encourager la transmission complète des données comparatives. Les données comparatives sont des informations ayant été évaluées en comparaison avec les autres sujets contemporains. Par exemple, bien que chaque veau ait son poids individuel à la naissance, ce poids à la naissance est comparé comme étant soit plus lourd ou plus léger que les autres veaux dans le même groupe. Avec ce type d’information, il est important de soumettre les données du groupe complet, si on veut pouvoir faire des comparaisons valides.

Les données définitives sont des informations servant à relier des animaux à d’autres animaux, ou de les comparer directement avec la population. Leur utilité n’est pas dépendante de comparaisons effectuées à l’intérieur d’un groupe contemporain.

Les généalogies sont de bons exemples, lesquelles appartiennent à des animaux donnés et qui sont utilisés pour relier des informations et démontrer un certain niveau de connexion, mais sans pour autant les comparer (un animal n’a pas plus ou moins de généalogie qu’un

autre). L’ADN est un autre exemple car l’ADN n’est pas employé pour comparer des animaux dans un groupe contemporain, mais plutôt la présence ou l’absence de marqueurs SNP spécifiques DNA à l’intérieur du code génétique d’un animal indique la présence ou l’absence d’ADN pour certains caractères. Nous ne comparons pas des animaux dans un groupe contemporain pour savoir s’ils ont plus ou moins d’ADN. EPD Des ÉPD sont publiés pour tous les animaux possédant des données généalogiques qui sont transmises au calcul des évaluations génétiques. Ceux-là incluent tous les animaux inscrits ou non au programme « THE ». En général, les ÉPD des animaux non-inscrits au “THE” ont des valeurs de précision moins élevées, car il y a moins d’informations incluses dans le calcul de l’ÉPD. Les animaux inscrits au “THE” auront tendance à avoir des valeurs plus élevées de précision, ce qui indique que davantage de données ont été inclues au calcul des ÉPD. En fait, des données de performance ont été utilisées, en plus des données généalogiques et provenant de l’ADN. Dès qu’un veau est enregistré avec l’ASC, ses données généalogiques seront transmises pour la prochaine évaluation. Dans le cas des veaux ne possédant qu’une information généalogique (c’est-à-dire non-inscrits au “THE” et sans posséder d’information sur l’ADN), les ÉPD ainsi calculés seront tout simplement le résultat de la moyenne du père et de la mère. S.il y une donnée de performance provenant d’un troupeau inscrit au “THE”, telle qu’une donnée de poids à la naissance, cette information sera alors incluse dans le calcul de l’ÉPD. Au fur et à mesure qu’il y a plus de données ajoutées, celles-là seront incluses dans les évaluations génétiques. En général, les données de performance auront un effet sur l’ÉPD en-dedans de deux semaines depuis le moment où les données ont été transmises à l’association. L’information sur l’ADN est incluse une fois que l’analyse de haute densité est complétée par le laboratoire et que les résultats ont été rapportés à l’ASC. J’espère que cet article vous a aidé à mieux comprendre comment les ÉPD sont calculés et quels sont les délais impliqués.

Toutes les données sont utiles et, vous en tant qu’un membre, vous pouvez espérer que les données transmises sur un animal se reflèteront d’une manière ou l’autre dans son évaluation génétique.

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Out Going CSA

PRESIDENT urges producers to get involved

Simmental cattle have come a long way in Marlin LeBlanc’s nearly 50-years of experience of producing cattle, and he feels the breed is fully capable of meeting market and social expectations in the coming years.

LeBlanc, who has been raising Simmental on his southern Saskatchewan farm near Estevan since the mid-1970s, says there is a fit for all types of Simmental cattle in different production environments, and the breed has proven it is very adaptable as markets and environments change.

“Going forward I believe the breed needs to work on carcass traits and feed efficiency,” says LeBlanc, who is wrapping up his term as president and director of the Canadian Simmental Association this summer. “The breed needs to produce efficient cattle with improved carcass yield and grade while at the same time having the least environmental impact.”

“And the breed can do it. If we use the science — apply the science along with our production experience the breed will adapt and have a fit with changing markets and consumer expectations.”

The first commercial Simmental cattle showed up on the LeBlanc farm in 1975, but it was soon after they registered their first full-blood calf and focused on purebred production.

Today, Marlin and his wife Lucille owners of R Plus Simmentals raise about 550 head of red and black Simmental cows. They just had their 22nd annual bull sale on the farm this past March.

The farm started out producing traditional Simmental cattle, but was one of the first in Western Canada to begin using and promoting Simmental cattle with red and black genetics.

“The traditional Full Blood Simmental are good cattle

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Written by: Lee Hart

in the right environment, I can’t take anything away from them, but they didn’t work for us and weren’t suited for production in short grass prairie country for example,” says LeBlanc. “With my involvement with feedlots and auction marts I knew there was a need to change these cattle. And the red and black genetics where more efficient animals better suited to what commercial beef producers, cattle feeders and processors were looking for.”

He says there was a time when mentioning Simmental, put a producer on the “no buy list” — the industry was reluctant to take them. “But now with these more efficient red and black cattle, buyers are calling looking for them,” says LeBlanc. “They are in demand — there is no trouble marketing these Simmental cattle.”

He gives credit to purebred breeders who recognized the need to change and “did an excellent job in producing cattle for a changing market place.” That’s why he is confident the breed will continue to evolve to produce even more efficient, high quality cattle with a reduce environmental footprint.

Along with producing Simmental cattle, LeBlanc has also been involved with the Simmental Association since the early days.

He started out as a member and later became president of the Saskatchewan Chapter of the Young Canadian Simmental Association (YCSA). “We were just getting into the purebred Simmental business and joining the YCSA was an opportunity for us to show our cattle,” says LeBlanc. “It was an opportunity to learn about showing cattle and to be mentored by my peers.”

LeBlanc recalls in 1980 custom showing cattle, of different breeds, at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, SK. Over the years he travelled across Canada and parts of the U.S. showing cattle —Denver, North and South Dakota, Ontario and Alberta events, to name a few.

In the 1990s, LeBlanc served two three-year terms as director and eventually president of the Saskatchewan Simmental Association. About 11 years ago he joined the board of the Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation, and continues to serve as treasurer of that organization. In 2016 he was elected to the Canadian Simmental Association board, served as treasurer for two years, and for the past two years has served as CSA president.

LeBlanc says as other breeders and the provincial and national associations have been supportive of his purebred operation over the years, he felt it was important to “give back” where he could.

“The Saskatchewan Association provided breeders with a great opportunities to bring the breed forward and show the beef industry our cattle,” says LeBlanc noting that one of the

roles of the Saskatchewan Simmental Association is to organize the Annual Simmental Show and Sale at Agribition.

Similarly, at the national level, LeBlanc felt it was important to “do my part” to support the organization that has helped so many build careers in the beef industry.

“I’ve always been interested in studying the beef industry and I felt I had something to offer in terms of helping the breed adapt and have a better fit in the market place,” says LeBlanc. “It has always been my goal to take Simmental to the top of the beef industry and make it a breed that the industry wants.”

During these two terms as CSA director LeBlanc says he learned a great deal through CSA projects, along with being a member of the Canadian Beef Breeds Council about the science of breeding and raising cattle.

Also during his time with Simmental associations he learned a great deal about governance and how organizations work. Through daily and weekly contact with the CSA office, he also has great appreciation for the dedication of the CSA staff in promoting the breed and supporting the breeding industry.

“I really encourage people to get involved at the association level and to help keep these organizations strong,” says LeBlanc.

“It is through these organizations that we are able to keep the Simmental breed moving forward. I always say it is easy to sit back and be a counter, but it is another matter to step up and be counted.

“The Simmental breed has helped a lot of young people to have successful careers, and that’s often because people got involved and made decisions that aren’t always easy or popular to make. It is important for the breeding industry to not spend time looking back, we always need to be looking forward.”

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Director Appreciates

SUPPORT OF CSA ORGANIZATION Written by: Lee Hart

As he heads into his second term as a director of the Canadian Simmental Association (CSA), Shane Williams, of south western Ontario says the current board is standing on some very broad shoulders of the past executive members who have helped guide the breed over the association’s 50 year history.

Williams says retiring board members such as Marlin LeBlanc of Estevan Sask. and Roger Deeg of Strathmore, Alta., as well as other retired board members, have made a major contribution not only to the Simmental breed, but also helped many individual breeders such as himself.

“I am really humbled to be in the same room as these board members,” says Williams, currently serving as CSA vice-president. He begins his second three-year term as a CSA director this July.

“They have provided years of dedication to improving the breed and strengthening the association. And they have served as mentors to many breeders such as myself. Their knowledge and experience has been greatly appreciated.”

Williams who owns Jet Stream Livestock along with his wife Joanne Handley at East Garafraxa, about 90 minutes north of Toronto, says it has been people such as LeBlanc, Deeg and long time CSA general manager Bruce Holmquist who make it so welcoming to be involved in the breed and part of the association.

Williams first connected with the Simmental breed more than 30 years ago. As a teenager he was a member of the Young Canadian Simmental Association (YCSA). He later attended the University of Guelph. He met Joanne Handley who came from a well-established purebred Simmental family farm and about 26 years ago they bought the farm at East Garafraxa and launched Jet Stream Livestock.

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They began by raising full blood Simmental cattle and “gradually we began migrating into the red and black cattle,” says Williams. “The full bloods served us well, but the red and blacks had user friendly or customer convenience features that appeal to breeders as well as commercial beef producers.”

Today Jet Stream Livestock runs about 90 head of red and black Simmental mothers that calve out in January and February. Williams says the easy management of these Simmentals works well for producers such as himself, who also work off-farm. Williams is a crop advisor for Holmes Agro based at Orangeville, Ontario.

“The herd calves early which helps with managing the spring work load around the farm as well as my offfarm career,” says Williams. He says the movement towards the red and black genetics is probably the biggest change he has seen in the breed during his decades of involvement. “Convenience factors” such as easy calving, vigorous and fast growing calves, and cows with good feet and udders, along with longevity all appeal to beef producers.

Jet Stream Livestock markets breeding bulls through private treaty sales off the farm, and for the past 12 years they have joined with three other breeders to market open and bred Simmental females on the Internet.

The Futures One Sale in November brings together elite genetics from Jet Stream Livestock, as well as Destiny Simmentals of Meaford, Ont., Cedar Creek Simmentals of Ennismore, Ont. and Keystone Livestock of Hately Township, QC. Williams first got involved with the Ontario Simmental Association in early 2000s, serving two three-years terms as a director. He joined the CSA board in 2019 serving on the Beef Improvement Committee and more recently as first vicepresident.

“It is just a pleasure to be involved with the Simmental fraternity,” says Williams. “Both provincially and nationally it is like being part of the Simmental family. I have learned a great deal during my time on the board. And I am really impressed with the bench strength within the CSA office itself. They are dedicated and hardworking employees who serve as breed ambassadors.

“I’m hoping through my experience over the years I can make some contribution that will be of some value to Simmental breed moving forward.”

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Reg Schellenberg CCA President

Being elected President of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) at our Annual General Meeting on March 25 is an honour. It’s a role that I do not take lightly and since joining CCA’s Board in 2010, I have seen firsthand the commitment and hard work put in by past CCA Presidents. I am proud of our organization’s rich history and will look to our past successes and how we overcame past challenges to guide our industry to new heights.

On behalf of the CCA Board, tremendous gratitude goes out to Bob Lowe for his leadership and dedication over the past two years. You have led our industry through very challenging times and despite limitations on travel, you have strengthened our relationships with policymakers, Parliamentarians, and industry stakeholders for the benefit of cattle producers across the country. Thank you, Bob. I look forward to continuing to work with you over the next two years in your new roles as CCA Past President and Chair of the Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE) program.

As CCA President, my goals are centred in my passion to leave to vibrant industry for the next generation. Being a part of a multi-generational ranching operation near Beechy, Saskatchewan, I understand and appreciate the succession challenges facing ranching and farm families, and much of my past efforts as a CCA Board Member focused on initiatives to protect and preserve our industry for the next generation.

An important way to protect our industry is by being vigilant when it comes to animal health and care. An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a very real threat to Canada’s livestock sector with a potential $50 to $60 billion financial impact to the Canadian economy. Investing in a Canadian FMD vaccine bank would help prevent catastrophic losses. We continue to advocate the Government of Canada to establish a vaccine bank of 30 million doses, consisting of 2.5 million doses each of 12 different FMD vaccine concentrates. This a key priority for Canadian beef producers to ensure economic viability in the future.

Enhancements to the current suite of business risk management (BRM) programs and critical infrastructure can help cattle producers from across Canada manage risk, particularly during uncertain times.

In 2021, we saw extreme drought and wildfires directly impact beef producers from British Columbia to Ontario and the consequences will be felt by the entire industry for years to come. CCA’s BRM recommendations to Government focus on helping producers make economically viable decisions and become more resilient to the climate, market, and production risks.

For example, making Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) a permanent program will help producers better manage price risk and will ultimately benefit young producers, who don’t have the equity to fall back on. CCA continues to ask for LPI to be made available to cattle producers in the Maritimes as they’re currently without LPI or any similar program. Another way that LPI can be enhanced is by having the Government as partner to cost-share the premiums. This would result in higher enrollment in the program and would put cattle

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producers on a level-playing field with Canadian crop producers and their American counterparts.

Innovation is key factor to ensuring a strong and vibrant beef industry. We have the opportunity, and demonstrated ability, to continually improve our productivity and environmental performance, to better protect and preserve our air, water, and soil resources. To help meet our productivity and environmental goals, increases to Government core funding for research are needed.

In recent years, trade has been a real success story for our industry. For the sixth straight year, export values of Canadian beef hit record highs reaching almost $5.5 billion in 2021. CCA will continue to focus efforts on securing access for Canadian beef in world markets. In recent years, we have seen improve trade through the implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Partnership (CPTPP) and we strongly support the expansion of free trade. To help grow our export markets, we continue to share our priorities with the Government of Canada when it comes the current trade negotiations underway with the United Kingdom and the Association of Southeast Asian Countries as well as the benefit of exploring CPTPP expansion.

While we are fortunate to have many free trade agreements that have lowered tariffs on Canadian beef, many non-tariff trade barriers remain – even in markets where agreements are in place. These trade challenges need to be addressed to ensure Canadian beef producers have equal opportunity to benefit from these negotiated agreements as their counterparts. This is the case when it comes to trade with the European Union, and we are continuing to see a growing trade imbalance with Canadian beef producers unable to have the equivalent access into this market. We are committed to working with the Government of Canada to ensure that future trade agreements establish progressive trade parameters resulting in mutual benefits and a strong trade relationship.

Of course, the environment and climate change will continue to be top of mind for Government and the general public. Building on the success of Guardians of the Grasslands, Public and Stakeholder Engagement have released a new documentary titled “Too Close to Home.” With the rise of devastating and intense fire events across Canada, wildfire mitigation strategies are urgently needed. Grass feeds fires, but it can also feed cattle. To learn more about how we can fight fires while feeding cows and to watch the documentary, please visit tooclosetohome.ca.

With a lot on the horizon, it’s an exciting time for our industry and I look forward to working CCA Board Members, staff and our partners to continue to build on the momentum of my predecessors and see success for beef producers across Canada.

Sincerely, Reg Schellenberg CCA President

CBBC UPDATE

MAKING ADVANCEMENTS THROUGH COLLABORATION

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t has already been a very busy year for the Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) with significant progress being made on our efforts to collaboratively advance the development of the Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN), strengthen the foundation of our organization and increase overall value for our members. With these goals in mind, collaborative leadership, improved communication and increased industry engagement continue to be our drivers for success and the first few months of 2022 have already seen considerable achievements for CBBC in these areas.

The Canadian beef industry has been notorious for its segmentation and independence – this has been both an advantage and a challenge for our industry. As CBBC continues to advance the development of the CBIN a new level of collaboration has emerged.

While our independent nature has built a strong foundation there is no doubt that collaboration has the potential to increase innovation, build efficiencies and improve information sharing. Achieving tangible outcomes for all segments of the beef production chain will take many leaders engaged at many levels. CBBC recognizes this and continues to expand the engagement of our members and stakeholders to ensure success for all involved.

As we have outlined on several occasions, CBIN has a fourstep development plan to drive this transformational initiative forward to full operation that will unlock value across the beef production chain.

The four-step plan is as follows: 1.

Build the Data Foundation: Build an operational system that will standardize data collection amongst participating Breed Associations (in progress and to be completed by March 2023).

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Facilitate Data Linkages: Develop a cross-sector genetic data hub that will facilitate linkages of genetic data to traditional production metrics.

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Translate Data: Create the analytical resources to assist in the translation of genetic data into informed decisions that allow increased value capture from conception to consumption.

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Drive Adoption: Advance the understanding of the value of genetic data incorporation and resource utilization across the entire beef production system.

Starting at the seedstock level, we have made unprecedented progress on working collectively to improve the capture of genetic data and build efficiencies within our processes. Along with a growing number of Canadian breed associations we are collaborating to advance the first stage of development of CBIN and begin to better unlock the value of the genetic information these organizations collect. In early February, a data strategy and roadmap for development was completed and endorsed by the CBBC leadership. As a direct outcome of this strategy and in order to deliver on the first step of development for CBIN, the development of a Registry Portal is currently underway to standardize and unify the collection of genetic data across participating Canadian beef breeds. As part of the path to completion, a prototype of the CBIN Registry Portal was completed in March and we continue to move forward guided by the Roadmap for CBIN Development.

With development of the Registry Portal underway to fulfill our requirement for step one of development, we are shifting our focus down the development path to the broader industry and facilitating the data linkages which is required to unlock significant value from genetic data in all segments of beef production. While all components of development are critical for CBIN’s ultimate success, step two is the piece that has the potential to truly transform the Canadian beef industry and add value to our system. We recognize that this is no easy undertaking and will take unparalleled collaborative leadership with a diverse set of skills and experience and so we acknowledge that we must continue to expand engaged leaders and critical thinkers in the conversation.

In December, CBBC held our Annual General Meeting and provided our membership and the industry with an extensive update on our activities and a plan for the year ahead. With a strong mandate and a lot of work ahead, the current Board leadership acknowledged the need for succession to build and evolve the support and engagement for CBBC and the transformational work that we are leading. As a result of this vision, several new Directors were elected to the CBBC Board.

While our past Board members continue to play a strong leadership role for our organization and the entire Canadian beef industry, this transition has increased the number of engaged leaders in the conversation to advance both CBBC and CBIN. The current CBBC Board of Directors elected by the membership is: David Sibbald, Chair Ken Friesen, Vice Chair Kevin Blair Marlin Leblanc Amanda Matthews Graham McLean Hal Nixdorff Kasey Phillips Scott Severtson Dennis Serhienko Brett Wildman Shawn Wilson I look forward to working with this impressive group of individuals, along with our member organizations and their leaders as we work collectively to not only advance CBBC, but build the transformational CBIN initiative.

Clearly, much work has been undertaken in the past several months however there is even more work that lies ahead on this path. With the continuous increase in collaborative leadership and stakeholder engagement at our table I have no doubt we will continue to see significant success and ultimately translate this success into value for Canadian beef producers.

Sandy Russell Chief Executive Officer Canadian Beef Breeds Council 306-281-7873 srussell@springcreekconsulting.ca 21

Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) was established in 2014 with a vision to bring together sustainability conversations and drive science-based continuous improvement of environmental, social, and economic sustainability of Canadian beef. Multi-stakeholder engagement, collaboration and communication are at the core of this mission. Through our membership, now over 100 members strong, we measure industry-wide sustainability performance benchmarking, set strategic improvement goals, and demonstrate progress through on-the-ground projects and initiatives.

Certifying Sustainability

Sustainable practices are recognized through the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework, a 3rd party certification. The program enables sustainable sourcing by companies interested in making sustainability progress and delivering credible claims to consumers.

The program has grown considerably since 2018; 17% of the Canadian cattle herd is now raised on CRSB Certified farms and ranches. There are five processing facilities certified to the standards, and five processors audited to requirements sourcing CRSB Certified beef through the supply chain. Eight restaurants, retailers and foodservice companies are sourcing from CRSB Certified farms and ranches.

Retail and food service companies want to satisfy consumer demand for responsibly raised products through certified sustainable sourcing, and to tell the story to their customers.

Partnerships with companies like these tell our beef sustainability story with Canadian consumers, and show their support of the hard work done on the ground by Canadian farmers and ranchers.

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Meet Kaylee Chizawsky of Foresee Cattle Co., an Alberta Beef Producers Delegate and VBP+ and CRSB certified purebred Simmental producer at Vegreville, AB. “Getting certified was super easy and the VBP+ online training course was great – the record keeping is flexible; it showcases the day-to-day things we are already doing on our farm. The average consumer we are raising beef for looks for these assurances, as a fourth-generation farmer I believe this is an integral part of our ability to tell the story that Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are doing the right thing.”

Thinking about getting Certified?

Ranchers and farmers across Canada have been taking care of their livestock and land for generations. The Certified Sustainable Beef Framework aims to recognize and reward the commitment you make to raise cattle responsibly, encourage continuous improvement, and to share that story with Canadian consumers.

The CRSB Standards include indicators that help demonstrate sustainable practices across five principles of sustainable beef as developed by the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB), an organization similar to the CRSB which works on beef sustainability globally.

The Sustainable Beef Production Standard covers beef production across cow-calf, backgrounding and feedlot operations; it is measurable, based on science and expert opinion, and addresses key concerns around the sustainability of beef production in Canada. The CRSB’s standards (production and processing) use an ‘outcome-based’ approach, meaning that the practices used to meet the individual indicators in the standards are what is measured, not prescribing the ways they must be achieved. This outcomebased model allows flexibility for the diverse ways beef demonstrates sustainability based on an individual operation, climate, region, soil type, production style, and more.

CRSB-approved Certification Bodies carry out third party auditing against CRSB standards and program requirements at all stages of beef production and processing, and for tracking beef through the supply chain, which enables consumer claims. There are three CRSB-approved Certification Bodies that can audit to the Sustainable beef production standard: VBP+, Where Food Comes From, and Ontario Corn Fed Beef, providing choice for the individual operation. We know that many producers already employ the sustainable practices set out in the standards, and this system helps verify them. The Certification Bodies assist producers in identifying areas for improvement and preparing for a certification audit.

Setting Ambitious 2030 Goals for the Canadian Beef Industry

The past year has been marked by intensifying coverage regarding sustainability and climate change, and the role of beef and the food system. The Canadian beef industry knows it has a vital role to play as a solution for climate change and continues to demonstrate its sustainability leadership. Through collaborative initiatives regionally, nationally and globally, the beef industry has been working on establishing robust 2030 goals that are practical, yet ambitious, and demonstrate our collective intention to make continual progress.

“VBP+ makes it easy for producers at all levels of production Cow/Calf, Stocker and Feedyard - to become both VBP+ and CRSB certified and maintain certification for the whole five-year audit cycle. VBP+ offers resources, training and certification in On-Farm Food Safety, Animal Care, Biosecurity and Environmental Stewardship to help all Canadian beef producers succeed.”

Cecilie Fleming, VBP+ Management Committee Chair and VBP+ and CRSB certified beef producer from Granum, Alberta.

Marketing Sustainability

Demand for beef from CRSB Certified farms and ranches is strong, and currently outstrips supply – companies are also making sourcing commitments; to meet those commitments and demand, we need more CRSB Certified beef producers.

To qualify for a CRSB Claim, cattle and beef must travel through CRSB Certified operations at every stage in the chain.

When you market your cattle, promote them as CRSB Certified, and wherever possible, be sure to connect to a Certified Operation at the next stage in the supply chain. CRSB is working with our supply chain partners to ensure a connected certified sustainable supply chain.

To learn more about getting certified, visit crsbcertified.ca or contact a Certification Body.

In Canada, through the seven national organizations that form the Canadian Beef Advisors, a suite of ambitious tenyear goals has been developed across seven key topics areas.

These goals address achieving continual improvement in how cattle are raised, the importance of livestock production for climate change mitigation, supporting communities, embracing innovation, and the overall sustainability of our food system. They build on the National Beef Strategy and address improvements in reducing greenhouse gases and sequestering carbon; conserving land use and biodiversity; improving water and soil quality; best practices in animal health and care; supporting health and safety of people; improving beef quality and food safety, and embracing technology to improve efficiencies.

The goals include opportunities, robust action items and timelines, and we will need to work together to achieve them.

These initiatives show the collective commitment of the beef sector to continual improvement, and the importance of agriculture in a sustainable food system.

Sustainability is a hot topic right now, and climate change is certainly top of mind for many. We know that consumers are concerned about how their food choices may affect the environment, and it is our job to make sure they know we are doing the right thing and are committed to continually improving. Being involved in the CRSB’s certification program is one way to help show your sustainable practices are making a difference.

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Congresso Ganadero de las Estrellas

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ongresso Ganadero de las Estrellas (Livestock Congress of the Stars) was held at Cortijo Los Fernandez Tonala, Jalisco Mexico March 23-27, 2022. The event met all expectations in drawing some of the very best livestock from Northern Mexico and was combined with rodeo events and other activities including school tours, an artisan and craft show, and featured an international presence from four continents.

Attending from Canada were Simmental CEO Bruce Holmquist, and Hereford CEO Stephen Scott, both representing Canadian Western Agribition. Myles Immerkar Angus CEO and Sheldon Kyle Angus President also attended, along with Leah Jones, Stacey Felkar and Arlindo Gomes who represented FarmFair International.

While there, we met with Government of Canada trade representatives from the Guadalajara office. The Canada/Mexico trade relationship is a strong and vibrant one, especially in beef cattle genetics, and has been facilitated through joint Government and industry efforts.

The Fernandez and Ramirez families hosted and were the main organizers of this event which had a very strong Canadian genetic influence throughout many of the beef breeds. This included many of the divisional winners as well as several in the various Championship drives.

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A feature of the week was the evening sale that attracted a very large crowd and featured a Simmental bull of Canadian genetics that was the lead-off lot and sold for $9000.00 Cdn. Throughout the show Canadian Western Agribition presented some of their 50th Anniversary buckles to the Simmental, Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Limousin and Charolais Champion Male and Female. These were a huge hit and were accompanied by a written invitation that was presented to each owner.

Two of the Canadians attending served as judges for the shows with Sheldon Kyle judging the Charolais show and Bruce Holmquist serving as one of the three judges of the Supreme Championship along with judges from the United States and Mexico in a true USMCA effort.

The success of this inaugural event has laid the groundwork for future shows and should grow in popularity. While this was an opportunity to showcase Mexican agriculture and livestock production it was rewarding to see that Canada continues to maintain a strong presence in that production and it is important to offer our support and assistance to this event.

Bruce Holmquist

Congresso Ganadero de las Estrellas 2022

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HALL of FAME 2020

Prominent Industry Leaders Inducted into Canadian Simmental Association Hall of Fame Ralph Whitfield started his career in pharmacy upon graduating from the University of Manitoba in 1952. Ralph’s energy, work ethic, generosity, humility, and sense of humour have no limits. A farm boy whose family lost their Boissevain-area farm in the Depression, Ralph realized a lifelong dream to raise cattle when he bought his first parcel of farm land in 1969 and named it Woodsong to honour the family of Captain Gilbert Wood, one of the first families to settle the Souris area. He bought his first cows – Herefords - from Bob Rose, Bunclody, MB. Later, Bob Gordon as purchasing agent on Ralph’s behalf, bought thirty bred half-blood Simmental heifers from Arnold Bros. in South Dakota. Ralph then bought thirty bred half-blood Simmental heifers from Lucien Cancade, Pipestone, MB. Woodsong’s first herdsire was GR Napoleon Image owned with Gordon Bros., Bob and Wayne Gordon. Ralph was then a partner in the purchase of Achilles Golden Jet with All Star Breeders: Gordon Bros., Senkbeil Bros., Bob Duncan, and Bobby Hull.

The first fullblood bull raised on the farm was Woodsong Leader 2K, son of Achilles Golden Jet. On the advice of Dolphe Henuset, Ralph and son Rod travelled to Switzerland and chose two bulls from the Simmen Valley. The following year, Dolphe and Ralph jointly imported another bull from Switzerland. Later, Woodsong Farms purchased with Mar Mac Farms, Bushwacker and Fisch Pilot.

Ralph purchased 116 bred and open females from Roger River Ranches in the early 90’s. This started a new era in the Woodsong breeding program. These females had some Fleckvieh influence and with the purchase of several new herdsires, Woodsong began to show a real presence in the show ring as well as the sales ring.

By 2005, Woodsong was home to one of Canada’s larger herds of fullblood Simmentals, breeding over 400 fullblood females and calving approximately 350 (50 fall and 300 Jan./Feb.). A bull sale was held every spring at the farm and for several years a fall female sale was held as well. Ralph enjoyed marketing his sales and the breed with his famous TV and radio ads and descriptive sale titles and catalogues.

Woodsong participated in many other sales and sold packages by private treaty locally, across Canada and internationally. Woodsong cattle were sold to destinations in Brazil, Japan, Venezuela, United States and Mexico. Semen was sold to destinations in Australia and England.

Ralph judged cattle shows in Canada, Colombia and Brazil. He was a Director of the Manitoba Simmental Association and served on the board of the Canadian Simmental Association for six years, including as CSA President in 1988-89.

In 1999, Ralph was honoured to be presented with the A.O. (Dolphe) Henuset Memorial Distinguished Service Award by the Manitoba Simmental Association “to persons who have unselfishly given of their time to help establish the Simmental Industry in Manitoba”.

On October 22, 2006 , after 41 years in the Simmental business, Woodsong held a complete herd dispersal sale at Heartland Livestock Services in Virden, . This was a difficult but necessary decision for Ralph, following an encounter between his truck and an unmarked train stopped at an unmarked crossing on a foggy, icy, dark morning in January 2006. In the years following, Ralph and Averill sold the machinery and farmland and adapted to retirement, promoted the heritage of Souris and Glenwood, and enjoyed their home and family.

On September 29, 2021, Ralph was inducted into the Canadian Simmental Association Hall of Fame “In Recognition of Dedication and Commitment to Canadian Simmental – 2020”. This honour, presented by Ralph’s long-time friends and associates Bill Biglieni, Blair McRae and Kim Warburton, continues to bring joy to Ralph and Averill and their family.

Ralph and Averill, sons Rod, and Chris (deceased 2008), daughters Daphne, and Pam – acknowledge with appreciation the friendships forged with so many wonderful people in the Simmental industry over the years: Herd Managers: Kim and Sheree Warburton and family, Ron and Debbie Robinson, George and Judy Davies and family.

Life-long cattle friends: Bob and Joyce Gordon and family, Wayne and Eleanor Gordon and family, Allan and Margaret McRae and family, Blair and Lois McRae, Bob and Bev Duncan, Dick Thiessen and Sons of Cromer, Dolphe Henuset and family, Larry and Ellen Decock, the Senkbeil family, Rocky Addison, Frank Mapletoft, Lyndon Hutchings and all the friends who worked at Woodsong over the years. Sincere apologies to anyone inadvertently missed. It’s been a wonderful ride!

Thank You

September 29, 2021 – Souris, Manitoba Left to Right: Blair McRae, Bill Biglieni, Ralph Whitfield, Kim Warburton

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HALL of FAME 2021

Prominent Industry Leaders Inducted into Canadian Simmental Association Hall of Fame

The Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) Board of Directors, on behalf of its membership, is very pleased to announce that wellknown industry leader and the Association’s General Manager, Mr. Bruce Holmquist has been inducted into the Canadian Simmental Association Hall of Fame. Bruce is a third-generation cattle producer who has spent his entire life in agriculture. In 1977, at the age of 16, Bruce began his own seed stock business when he purchased his first Simmentals. Over the years his herd expanded under the name of Spruce Grove Simmentals. In 1991, Angus genetics were added to the business and the name was changed to Spruce Grove Cattle Company.

During those years Bruce traveled extensively promoting not only the Spruce Grove breeding programs but also the Canadian beef cattle industry as a whole through exhibiting and judging cattle across Canada.

In 2000 Bruce was first elected as a director of the Canadian Simmental Association serving in various capacities culminating in serving as President from 2005-2006. Following his service as a board member he joined the CSA staff in charge of industry and member relations, later moving to the position of General Manager. In addition to the CSA, Bruce has played an active role in the Saskatchewan Simmental Association, Canadian Western Agribition, Canadian Beef

Breeds Council, Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, Regina Bull Sale, Canadian Cattle Identification Agency, International Council for Animal Recording, Beef Improvement Federation, and the World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation.

“Through his vast involvement and contributions, Bruce has worked diligently on behalf of, not only Canadian Simmental breeders, but the entire beef industry,” states CSA President Marlin Leblanc.

“His commitment to the Canadian beef industry has advanced beef production not only in Canada but around the world.”

The Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) Hall of Fame recognizes past or present Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) members who have contributed to the growth and advancement of the Simmental breed in Canada. The recipients of this award are chosen by their fellow breeders who comprise the CSA Board of Directors.

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Convention 2022 July 21-24, 2022

Portage La Prairie, MB YSCA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022 Noon YCSA Move In Begins THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022 8:00 – 2:00pm YCSA Move In 11:00 – 12:00pm National YCSA Board & Classic CommitteeMeeting 1:15 – 2:15pm YCSA Registration – Photography, Scrap books &

Digital Marketing Must Be Submitted 2:00pm Move in Must be Complete 2:15 pm -5:00pm Sales Talk 5:00pm – 5:45pm Chores 6:00pm Supper FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022 8:00am Tie in Complete 8:00 – 9:30am Orientation & YCSA AGM – Name tag must be

worn to vote 9:30 - 10:30am Quizzes (Mandatory Event) 9:30 – 10:30am Print Marketing for Pee Wee & Novice 11:00 - 12:00pm Clinic - TBA 12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch (Provided) 1:00 – 2:30pm Judging & Oral Reasons (Mandatory Event) 2:30 - 5:00pm Team Grooming 5:00 – 5:45pm Chores & Tie-Outs 6:00pm Supper (Provided) 7:00pm Entertainment SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022 8:00 am Tie in Complete 8:30 - 9:00am Opening Ceremonies & Group Photo 9:00 - 11:30am YCSA Showmanship 12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch (Provided) 12:30 - 12:45pm Awards (During Lunch) 1:00 - 4:00pm CSA AGM 1:00 – 4:00pm YCSA Water Park 4:00 - 5:00pm Chores & Tie-Outs 5:30 - 7:00pm CSA AGM Banquet (Canad Inn) 7:00pm FCSF Auction (Canad Inn) SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2020 8:00 – 9:00am Breakfast (provided) 12:00pm Lunch (provided) 9:30am – 2:00pm YCSA Conformation – Commercial Show,

Bred & Owned & Open Show

Awards to Follow

CSA

THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022 8:00am – 5:00pm Local Agricultural Tours (Lunch Provided) 5:30pm - 7:00pm Supper 7:30pm – 12:00am Registration & Meet & Greet (Canad Inn) FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022 9:00am FCSF Board Meeting (Free Time for

remainder of attendees) 12:00pm Lunch 12:00pm – 1:30pm Provincial President’s Meeting (Fair Grounds)

Working Lunch Meeting 1:30pm Industry Panel Discussion 7:00pm Supper 7:30pm Entertainment SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022 9:00am CSA Board Meeting (Free time for

remainder of attendees 11:30am – 1:00pm Lunch (Fair Grounds) 1:00pm – 5:00pm CSA and FCSF AGMs 5:00pm Cocktails 5:30pm CSA Banquet (Canad Inn) 7:00pm FCSF Auction SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2022 9:30am – 2:00pm YCSA Conformation (Fair Grounds) Breakfast and Lunch available ($15.00/meal) **schedule and times subject to change**

Move Out Permitted Following Awards

For Registration Forms & More Information Please Visit www.simmental.com Manitoba Simmental Association Contact: Laurelly Beswitherick – 204-870-1984 –b2@inetlink.ca Early Registration Discount Before June 1, 2022 28

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Portage La Prairie, MB NAME:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMPANY/FARM/RANCH:____________________________________________________________________________________________ MAILING/ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY/TOWN:__________________________________________ PROVINCE:______________________ POSTAL CODE:_______________ EMAIL:_______________________________________________________________________ PHONE (______) _______________________ If you are registering more than one person, please provide their full name(s) for printing of name tags.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 1, 2022 QUANTITY FULL CONVENTION REGISTRATION - before June 1 ___________ THURSDAY TO SUNDAY - before June 1 ___________ FRIDAY TO SUNDAY ___________ SATURDAY CSA AGM & BANQUET ___________ CSA BANQUET & FCSF AUCTION ___________

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COST $200 = $225 = $150 = $ 75 = $ 50 =

TOTAL ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

EXTRA MEAL TICKETS THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022 SUPPER

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SUPPER ___________ X $ 20

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EXTRA BANQUET TICKETS - SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022 13 YEARS OF AGE & UP 6-12 YEARS OF AGE CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE

___________ X $ 50 = ___________ ___________ X $ 30 = ___________ ___________ X $ FREE = ___________

GUEST ROOMS AVAILABLE AT: CANAD INN SUB TOTAL: GROUP CODE: 193475 GST (5%): GROUP NAME: NATIONAL SIMMENTAL AGM TOTAL FEES: 2401 SASKATCHEWAN AVENUE WEST PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB R1N 3L5 METHOD OF PAYMENT: PHONE NUMBER - (204) 857-9745 CHEQUE NUMBER: WEBSITE ROOMS - WWW.CANADINNS.COM/STAY/PORTAGE-LA-PRAIRIE AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2022 CAMPGROUND AVAILABLE ON THE GROUNDS | CONTACT: HEATHER GREENLAY - (204) 870-1984 INFO@PORTAGEEX.COM

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Registration Cheques Payable To: Manitoba Simmental Association c/o Laurelly Beswitherick - Box 274, Austin, MB, R0H 0C0 For More Information Contact: Laurelly Beswitherick - (204) 870-1984 -b2@inetlink.ca For Up To Date Information Please Visit: www.simmental.com

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Congratulations Kyle, Alexis, Dysen, Rylan and Kolter Lewis welcomed Haizley Joan Lewis to their herd on March 21, 2022.

Our Deepest

Sympathies

Agnes Evelyn Small (Ries) passed away peacefully in Indian Head, at the Golden Prairie Nursing Home on Sunday, March 12, 2022 at the age of 93. Agnes was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Bill; her devoted daughter Susan Hubbs; son-in-law Les Hubbs; cherished parents Lawrence and Sophie Ries; sisters Edith (Otto) Posehn; Mary (Henry) Miller; and 2 brothers in infancy. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter Laura (Don) Spence and son Ken (Grace) Small. Her grandchildren Jeff Spence (Vicki); Angela Spence (Mark); Seann (Nasha) Spence; Laurie (Mike) Heisler; Garrett (Jackie) Small and Dustin Small. Her 11 great-grandchildren Tyson (Danielle); Jackson; Abby; Becca; Kyle; Aleska; Gabriella; Asher; Ezra; Madison and Bailee. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Evelyn (Sam) Small and numerous nieces and nephews.

Agnes Small

Garnet Samuel Fisk, beloved husband of the late Iris Elizabeth Fisk, of Moosomin, passed away at the Southeast Integrated Care Centre - Long Term Care on Sunday, February 13th, 2022 at the age of 95 years.

Garnet was born to Henry and Elizabeth Fisk, he was the 10th child born of 11 children. He was the last surviving child of Henry and Elizabeth. Garnet married Iris Elizabeth Moran on May 2, 1953. Garnet farmed near Kelso, Sk., grain and Simmental cattle. He was involved in the Crossroads Simmental Association and the Fairmede Ag Society. He moved to Moosomin in May of 1992.

Garnet was predeceased by his wife Iris Elizabeth and daughter Vicki and is survived by his children Sharon Williams, Gordon and Linda Fisk, Garth and Audrey Fisk, Rodney and Alfa Fisk. As well as 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, and sister-in-law Edna Fisk.

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Sympathies

Laurent Maguet, the distinguished founder of Rendezvous Farms from the well-known Manitoba pedigreed livestock & grains operations has passed away. He was 95. Laurent Maguet married Lorraine Cancade from Pipestone, MB. On October 08, 2021 Laurent and Lorraine celebrated 72 years of married life together.

Over his career Laurent was a proficient cattleman, farmer, auctioneer, realtor, purebred and sales manager.

Laurent was born on August 13, 1926 and passed away on February 23, 2022. Lorraine (97) was admitted to hospital 41 hours after her husband Laurent, and both were then in the same hospital room to spend their last hours together as husband and wife. Laurent graduated from a distinguished auction academy in Decatur, Illinois. A few years later, he became a member of the Canadian and Manitoba Real Estate Associations and at one time was the only licensed auctioneer and Laurent and Lorraine Maguet real estate broker in Manitoba. Laurent could easily adapt from mixed agriculture to real estate sales, to cattle showmanship, to fencing, and to auctioneering at his numberless farm auction sales. Perhaps this flexibility was the key to his many achievements. Laurent’s spirit, knowledge, experience and understanding of the pedigreed livestock world will be missed.

Laurent and Lorraine leave their children in mourning: Jean-Marie (deceased) Jeannine (Marcel Massicotte) Richard (Pauline Tardiff) Valérie. Their grandchildren: Ryan Simpkins, Leanne Simpkins (deceased), David (Rachelle), Brigitte (John), Gérald (Kajsa) Their great-grand-children: Kelly, Lewis, Tom, Cole, Jack, Lexi, Charles, Philippe.

Sunday, March 19th, 1944 - Thursday, April 21st, 2022 Ross Philip Small of Harriston passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday April 21, 2022 in his 79th year.

Loving husband of Betty (Ross) Small. Father of David Small of Minto; Lee-Ann and Brian Sutherland of Aberdeen, Scotland; Dennis and Jeanne Small of Markerville, Alberta; and Ben and Sarah Small of Glencoe. Beloved Papa of Michael, Katherine, Joseph, Nathan, Monica and Rebekah Small.

Ross will be remembered for his passion for family, farm and community. He was very proud of the four children he and Betty raised and ensured the farm they built known as ‘Dora Lee’ was a haven of laughter, tranquility and meaningful work. The Dora Lee prefix became known internationally to represent top quality cattle and swine genetics. He had a passion for Fullblood Fleckvieh Simmental Cattle.

In his younger years, Ross was very active in the community, including work with Harriston United Church, organizing ‘Sportsmen’s Dinners’ to raise funds for the Teviotdale Ball Diamond, adding a Simmental Show to the Harriston Minto Fall Fair, as well as giving countless hours as a Director of Ontario Pork, the Canadian Pork Council, and the Ontario & Canadian Simmental Associations. Later in life, Ross enjoyed more of his time at home on the farm, and travelled to Europe, Australia and across North America to meet other Fleckvieh breeders.

He loved helping his children, sharing family stories, a good joke and watching movies together.

He enjoyed ‘daffodil hill’ in the spring, autumn colours and regular outings to ‘St Timothy’s’ (Tim Horton’s). His wisdom, humour and deep love for his family will be sorely missed.

Ross Small

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FCSF FUNDRAISING AUCTION In Conjunction With

YCSA NATIONAL CLASSIC CSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY JULY 23, 2022 CANAD INN - PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB

Live In-Person Auction 2022 Friend of the Foundation - Downhill Simmentals As the Friend of the Foundation for 2022, Downhill Simmentals of Minnedosa, Manitoba will donate Lot 1 - a Bred Heifer in the Fundraising Auction. Tickets will be sold by Dutch Auction at $20/ticket before and at the beginning of auction.

heres how you can support the auction Donate an item - Lots can be anything from genetics, a special art piece, or tickets to a sporting event. All donators will receive a charitable tax receipt.

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After the catalog is out, start to plan your purchases of heifer tickets or any of the other sale items.

To Donate Please Contact Office Staff or Board of Directors By June 1, 2022 email: fcsf@simmental.com phone: 403-250-7979 website: www.simmentalfoundation.com watch your mailbox for the catalogue in early july

DLMS will be streaming the auction live.

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YCSA National Classic Portage la Prairie, Manitoba July 20-24 in conjuction with the CSA Convention

*Registration packages will be available end of April *Online entries will open May 1st *Entry deadline will be June 10th

If you plan to attend the National Classic and are a YCSA member did you know you qualify for free funding available from the YCSA and FCSF to assist in Travel?

Contact Crytal Fisk to find out more or how you qualify for funding!

YCSA Programs Coordinator YCSA President Crystal Fisk Katie Elmhirst 306-897-0274 katie.elmhirst@gmail.com cfisk@simmetnal.com

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IS BACK FOR 2022 2022 Qualifying Shows SUBJECT TO CHANGE

BRITISH COLUMBIA DAWSON CREEK EXHIBITION: AUG. 10 - 14, 2022 IPE - ARMSTRONG: SEPT. 2 - 4, 2022

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OLDS FALL CLASSIC: SEPT. 30 - OCT. 2, 2022 FARM FAIR INTERNATIONAL: NOV. 9 - 12, 2022

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HERITAGE BEEF CLASSIC: SEPT. 23 - 24, 2022

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MANITOBA MSA SUMMER SHOW: DATE TBA MANITOBA AG EX: OCT. 26 - 29, 2022

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SYCSA Tiger Lily Classic July 29 - 31, 2022 Weyburn, SK

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Open to all YCS members Peewee, Novice, Junior & Senior Divisions Confirmation Classes (Purebred, Commercial, Bred & Owned) Showmanship, Grooming, Judging, Print Marketing and more!

FUN!!

Camping available on site, hotel options to be announced Watch for entry forms on Facebook and www.sasksimmental.com!

Saskatchewan Simmental Association

Annual General Meeting Sunday, July 31, 2022 Weyburn, SK 2022 $2000 Bull Promotion Back for it’s 15th year!

Friendly reminder, that as the bull sale season wraps up, to make sure that your SSA Membership is current and to transfer the registration papers on all bulls sold, so that your bull customers are eligible to be entered for the $2000 sale credit from the SSA! The deadline for the 2022 draw is July 10th.

Draw to be made at the SSA Annual Meeting!

Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Simmental Association

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Mark Your Calendar/Marquez Votre Calendrier Quebec Simmental Field Day August 13th - Hosted by Ferme Erisa Journée champêtre du Simmental au Québec 13 Aout - Hébergé par la Ferme Erisa

Contact Us/Nous Contacter President Pat Sullivan 819-334-2409 Vice President Vincent Rodrique 418-333-4308 asq-qsa@outlook.com

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Maritime Simmental Association Upcoming Events:

Plan to attend!

MYCSA Junior Show • Crapaud, PE ~ June 4-5

CSA Award of Excellence - Maritime Shows • Classic Heritage Beef Show: Windsor, NS ~ Sept 23-24 • NB Beef Expo: Sussex, NB ~ Sept 24-25 Maritime Beef Test Station Production Sale - Simmental Results High sellers and buyers Bulls: Lot 22 - $6,750 ~ Weldon Estabrooks, NB Lot 24 - $6,250 ~ Robert S. Bates- NB Lot 38 - $6,000 ~ J Cross C Land & Cattle, NB Sale average, bulls: $4,880 Open Heifers: Lot 87 – $3,600 ~ Lauren Smith, NS Lot 86 – $3,300 ~ Kenny Moran, NB Lot 88 – $3,100 ~ Kenny Moran, NB

Thank-you to all buyers, bidders & consigners!

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Executive: President: Kerwin DeLong, NS V.P.: Brent Matheson, PE Treasurer: Lacey Fisher, NS Secretary: Brady Matheson, PE CSA Director: Jennie Mutch, PE

Directors: Laura Parsons, NS Patrick Milner, NS Angela Geddes, NB Marlene Gaunce, NB Wade Loane, PE

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Did You Know?

The CSA does a monthly E-Newsletter - On the first Thursday of every month we send out the most relevant happenings of the CSA, YCSA, Simmental Country and the Foundation - If you are not receiving the monthly e-news and would like to be added contact cansim@simmental.com

The CSA also offers E-Blasts

- A great way to promote your upcoming events and sales - Gets sent to over 4000 email accounts - Contact sgiles@simmental.com to book your

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2021 Spring Sale Summary

2021 Summer/Fall Sale Summary

# of head sold 2678

Yearling Purebred Bulls Overall average $7, 346.84

Overall gross $19, 674, 856

# of head sold 493

Purebred Heifer Calves Overall average $6, 183.82

Overall gross $3, 048, 628

# of head sold 10

Yearling Percentage Bulls Overall average $5, 750.00

Overall gross $57, 500

# of head sold 916.5

Purebred Bred Heifers Overall average $6, 528.39

Overall gross $5, 983, 272

# of head sold 262

Off age/ 2 year old bulls Overall average $6, 674.14

Overall gross $1, 748, 625

# of head sold 7

Purebred Cow/Calf Pairs Overall average $7, 264.28

Overall gross $50, 850

# of straws sold 100

Semen Sales Overall average $123.00

Overall gross $12, 250

# of head sold 462

Purebred Cows Overall average $5, 585.93

Overall gross $2, 580, 700

# of head sold 171

Open Purebred Heifers Overall average $4, 810.83

Overall gross $822, 653

# of head sold 47

Pregnant Recips Overall average $4, 315.95

Overall gross $202, 850

# of head sold 114

Commercial Open Heifers Overall average $1,930.04

Overall gross $220, 025

# of head sold 228

Bull Calves Overall average $5, 649.58

Overall gross $1, 288, 105

# of head sold 24

Long Yearling Bulls Overall average $4, 541.66

Overall gross $109, 000

# of lots sold 15

Herd Sires Overall average $9, 516.66

Overall gross $142, 750

# of lots sold 53

Semen Overall average $3, 323.00

Overall gross $176, 150

# sold 102

Embryos Overall average $3, 361.76

Overall gross $342, 900

# sold 9

Flushes Overall average $12, 861.11

Overall gross $115, 750

* AVERAGES ARE BASED ON INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE SIMMENTAL COUNTRY

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Lazy S Ranch 53rd Annual “Bull Power” Sale Mayerthorpe, AB January 29, 2022 Auctioneer: Don Raffan

Sale Summary

Lots

Black Angus Bulls Red Angus Bulls Black Beefmaker Red Beefmaker Black Simmental Red Simmental Sale Total

27 17 23 17 47 63 194

Gross

Average

$182,844.00 $87,550.00 $119,462.00 $90,457.00 $373,885.00 $470,673.00 $1,324,050.00

$6,772.00 $5,150.00 $5,194.00 $5,321.00 $7,955.00 $7,471.00 $6,825.00

Blairs.Ag Pursuit of Excellence Bull Sale Sedley, SK February 1, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary

Lots

Purebred Yearling Bulls 8 SimAngus Yearling Bulls 5 Black Angus Yearling Bulls 38.5 Red Angus Yearling Bulls 30.5 Sale Total 82

Gross

Average

$56,250.00 $24,250.00 $253,249.92 $244,749.93 $558,500.00

$7,031.25 $4,850.00 $6,577.92 $7,368.85 $6,810.98

High Selling Lots Lot 81 - Blair’s Red Capacity 802J S: RF Capacity 742E DS: MR HOC Broker Consignor: Blairs.Ag Cattle Company Buyer: S & S Land & Cattle Inc.

$9,500.00

Anchor D Simmentals Ltd. – Genetic Edge Bull Sale Rimbey, AB February 11, 2022 Auctioneers: Don Raffan & Dean Edge Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Fullblood Bulls Purebred Bulls Charolais Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

71 24 3 98

$588,450.00 $151,000.00 $ 18,000.00 $757,450.00

$8,288.00 $6,291.00 $6,000.00 $7,730.00

High Selling Lots Lot 68 - Anchor D River Dance 585J S: FGAF Radioactive 030E DS: FGAF French Attack 010E Consignor: Anchor D Simmentals Ltd. Buyer: Gra-Tan Ranch

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$18,000.00

High Selling Lots Lot 64 - Lazy S Blk He’s the One 204J S: Lazy S He’s the One 922D DS: Lazy S Blk Superior 987X Consignor: Lazy S Ranch Buyer: Leewood Ranch

$23,000.00

Lot 65 - Lazy S Blk He’s the One 262J S: Lazy S He’s the One 922D DS: Lazy S Blk Knockout 589A Consignor: Lazy S Ranch Buyer: Leewood Ranch

$19,000.00

Volume Buyer ~Coldstream Ranch ~Kelly Murray

Lot 84 - WBC Betts 52H ET $9,000.00 S: SVS Betts 808F DS: MR HOC Broker Consignor: Westbrook Ventures & Blairs.Ag Cattle Company Buyer: Colborn Farms Lot 88 - WBC Betts 11J $8,000.00 S: SVS Betts 808F DS: Bar E-L Thor 6T Consignor: Westbrook Ventures & Blairs.Ag Cattle Company Buyer: S & S Land & Cattle Inc. Lot 90 - Blair’s Bankroll 808J S: Blair’s Bankroll 800G DS: WLB Bountyhunter 365C Consignor: Blairs.Ag Cattle Company Buyer: Cole Sjostrand

$7,500.00

Lot 91 - WBC Archie 19J $6,500.00 S: MRL Archie 225E DS: LFE BW Lewis 384W Consignor: Westbrook Ventures & Blairs.Ag Cattle Company Buyer: McNab Ranch Lot 58 - Anchor D Jagger 646J $17,000.00 S: Virginia Precision 16C DS: Anchor D Entourage 235X Consignor: Anchor D Simmentals Ltd. Buyer: Little Willow Creek & Kulyk Simmentals Lot 54 - Anchor D Hitch 394H S: Anchor D Mr. Gibbs 20Z DS: Anchor D Mojito 108U Consignor: Anchor D Simmentals Ltd. Buyer: Spruceburn Simmentals

$15,000.00

Lot 71 - Anchor D Cruz 167J S: FGAF Radioactive 030E DS: Starwest Pol Blueprint Consignor: Anchor D Simmentals Ltd. Buyer: Short Grass Farms

$15,000.00

Lot 53 - Anchor D Holtby 433H S: FGAF French Attack 010C DS: Virginia Maximus Consignor: Anchor D Simmentals Ltd. Buyer: M & R Damen Farms

$14,500.00

! u o Y k n a Th 619 Land & Cattle 7H Cattle Co. Anders Angus Axle K Contracting Ltd. Bar C 4 Farm Ent. Ltd. Battrum Cattle Co. Beniuk Farms Berry Creek Colony Bleak Lake Farms Ltd. Blue Ridge Colony Bohrson Marketing Bouchard Livestock BraxCam Farms Bristow Ranching Broadhead & Rowe Ranches Brooking Angus Ranch BVC Farms Ltd. Byemoor Farming Co. C&G Ranches Curle Farms Czwil Farms D.C. Farming Doolaege Farming Double RN Ranching Drain Bros.

Dunnings Acres Ltd. Dunstall Farms Dusty Rose Ranch Elite Agri Service Ltd. Ference Land & Cattle Corp.

First Class Cattle Marketing Foresee Cattle Co. Friesen Family Farms Galas Stock Farms Goose Lake Farm Granum Colony Hagman Cattle Co. Ltd. Halcourt Land & Cattle Co. Hannah Simmentals Harbin Welding Hays Land & Cattle Ltd. Hillcrest Farm Houston Farms Ltd. JK Bar JMJ Farms Ltd. Kalinsky Farms Ltd. Kamieniecki Simmentals Kotowich Evergreen Farms Kwasney Farms Ltd. L&J Murray Ranches Ltd. Lazy H4 Leedale Farming Co. Ltd. Lougheed Colony Lutz Land & Cattle Ltd. Mannville Farms March Cattle Co. Martin Cattle Co. Montgomery Farms Ltd. Morinville Hutterite Colony

Murphy Farming Co. Nault Ranches Northstar Cattle Co. O.B. Holdings Parkview Farms Piller Farms Pine Meadow Farming Plateau Cattle Company Prins Bro’s PV Farming Co. Red Willow Colony Ribstone Colony Roach Ranching Inc. Rochfort Bridge Colony Rocking Heart Range Ltd. Rosenfeld County Acres Rosewillow Farms Rosewood Colony Sand Farms SBC Farms Schiller Farms Schwenk Farm & Feedlot Six Point Angus Skywest Simmentals Spruceville Cattle Co. Tandy Farms Twin Creek Angus Valleyview Ranch Vegreville Colony Farming Veteran Farming Co. Wallgren Farms Werstroh Farms Westman Farms Wilson Stock Farms WL Flemming Farms Woodhall Farms Ltd. Woodwind Ranching Frank Anderson Grant Aykroyd Clay Ballard Russell Balzer Colton Battrum Kevin Bristow Kevin Bullee Jay Burton Ted & Kris Commandeur David Crawford Ray Danyluk Will Day Ron Fedorvich Adam Finlay Grant Ford Dallas Frank Randy Gabel Ron Govenlock Matt Haisan Glenn Hall Mike Hannas Edward Huk

Leading Ladies Female Sale Nov. 24, 2022

37th Annual Bull Sale February 26, 2022 @ 1:00 pm Spruce Grove Sale Summary:

Terry Hummer Jeremy Isaac Kyle Johnston Barry Kalinski Jody Kiziak Kelly Konieczny Gabriel Lavoie Evan Milne Chris Paulgaard Travis Penner James Preston Darren Prior Billy Prokuda Mitchell Robinson Dalton Ronald Dean Smith Rob Thompson Brent Wagner Kevin Wheale Blair Whitfield Lance Wieler Adolf Wolf Peter Zingre

260 Bulls - Gross $2,582,750 Average $9,726 44 Black Simmental Yearlings Averaged $10,602 55 Black Simmental Extra Age Averaged $9,654 28 Red Simmental Yearlings Averaged $17,312 22 Red Simmental Extra Age Averaged $9,193 33 Fullblood Simmentals Averaged $10,886 33 Black Angus Yearlings Averaged $7,621 36 Black Angus Extra Age Averaged $6,625

High Selling Bulls:

Lot 205 - $200,000 Wilson Stock Farms & Bohrson Marketing Lot 7 - $110,000 First Class Cattle Marketing & Westman Farms Lot 202 - $60,000 Westman Farms & JK Bar Lot 510 - $55,000 Brooking Angus Ranch & Bohrson Marketing Lot 206 - $45,000 Battrum Cattle Co. Lot 100 - $41,000 Piller Farms & Bouchard Livestock Lot 418 - $41,000 Skywest Simmentals & 619 Land & Cattle Lot 435 - $22,000 619 Land & Cattle Lot 6 - $20,000 Rocking Heart Range Lot 104 - $19,000 Rosewillow Farms

Lot 205 LFE 836H Wilson Stock Farms & Bohrson Marketing

Lot 202 LFE 384J Westman Farms & JK Bar

Lot 7 LFE 812H First Class Cattle Marketing & Westman Farms

Lot 100 LFE 3064H Piller Farms & Bouchard Livestock Angus

Lot 418 SBV 548J Skywest Simmentals & 619 Land & Cattle

Lot 510 LFE 800H Brooking Angus Ranch & Bohrson Marketing

Website: www.lewisfarms.ca Office Ph.: 780-962-5050 Kyle Lewis: 780-220-9188 kyle@lewisfarms.ca Ken Lewis: 780-818-3829 corrie@lewisfarms.ca Fullblood Division: Mark Land & Cattle, Lenny Mark 780-842-7207 43

JNR Farms Bull & Female Sale

Willingdon, AB February 12, 2022 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary Fullblood Bulls Fullblood Heifers Total Commercial Heifers Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

38 6 44 19

$256,650.00 $41,750.00 $298,400.00 $49,200.00 $347,600.00

$6,754.00 $6,958.00 $6,781.82 $2,590.00

High Selling Lots Lot 20 - JNR Caldwell S: JNR Cashmere DS: MFI BamBam Consignor: JNR Farms Buyer: Berwest Farms

$13,500.00

Future Legends Simmental Bull Sale Innisfail, AB February 16, 2022 Auctioneer: Dan Skeels Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Commercial Heifers Sale Total

Lots 42 16

Gross

Average

$291, 850.00 $29,150.00 $321,000.00

$6,949.00 $1,822.00

High Selling Lots Lot 26 - B Bar C Justify S: MVRN Pol Gambino 172G DS: Black Gold Wispers Shadow Consignor: B Bar C Simmentals Buyer: Spring Lake Simmentals

$16,000.00

33rd Annual Mader Ranches Bull Power Sale Carstairs, AB February 18, 2022 Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

85 85

$701,500.00 $701,500.00

$8,253.00 $8,253.00

High Selling Lots Lot 1 - Mader The Revenant 19J S: Mader The National 43E DS: NCB Cobra 47G Consignor: Mader Ranches Buyer: Doll Simmental Ranch

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$42,000.00

Lot 26 - JNR Script S: JNR’s Slate DS: MFI Legacy 7108 Consignor: JNR Farms Buyer: Northway Farms Ltd.

$13,000.00

Lot 22 - JNR Captain S: JNR Cashmere DS: GGT Willy Joe 64Y Consignor: JNR Farms Buyer: Bernard Chamberland

$10,500.00

Lot 31 - JNR Wyatt $10,500.00 S: MFI Whistler 47L DS: JNR Steele 248Z Consignor: JNR Farms Buyer: Hutterian Brethren Church of Scotford Lot 13 - JNR Sylas S: JNR Sniper DS: Great Guns TX Mac 52Y Consignor: JNR Farms Buyer: Rodger Tataryn

$9,750.00

Lot 40 - Starwest Hayden S: BLL Kalibre 762E DS: Anchor D Maroon 295B Consignor: Starwest Farms Buyer: Grimm Ranches

$15,500.00

Lot 13 - Spruces Wild Card 860H S: Double Bar D Chandler 143 DS: Double Bar D Thunder 273X Consignor: Spruce View Acres Buyer: DC Farming

$15,000.00

Lot 3 - Spruces Spoiler Alert 820H S: Black Gold Brick 73F DS: Spruces Tyson 71U Consignor: Spruce View Acres Buyer: Brian Pfeffer

$12,000.00

Lot 9 - Spruces Drifter 869H S: SBV Mark 711F DS: NUG Raptor 233Y Consignor: Spruce View Acres Buyer: DC Farming

$10,000.00

Lot 4 - Mader Dispatch 25J S: SVS Betts 808F DS: TNT Gunner N208 Consignor: Mader Ranches Buyer: McLaughlin Ag Ventures

$26,000.00

Lot 39 - Mader Crisis 88J S: SVS Betts 808F DS: Mader P Black Ironman 22U Consignor: Mader Ranches Buyer: Sjogren Farms Inc

$13,000.00

Lot 76 - Mader Walker 763H S: Mader Walk This Way 224B DS: R Plus Reload 2006Z Consignor: Mader Ranches Buyer: Ferme Christel

$12,500.00

Lot 3 - Mader Valiant 110J S: SVS Tycoon 841F DS: MR Hoc Broker Consignor: Mader Ranches Buyer: PV Farming

$12,000.00

FOR ANOTHER GREAT BULL SALE...

Maxwell Simmentals & Rancier Farms Annual Bull Sale February 25, 2022

Camrose, AB

Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran

High Selling Lots Grossed: $1,381,750

High Seller

High Seller Antrim Simmentals Aric Burgmaier Bar 07 Ranch Bar M Simmentals Big View Stock Farm Bill & Christina Nelson Blair Anderson Brad Paulgaard Brian Roth Camden Farms Ltd. Chester Blatz Farms Ltd. Chris Ferraro Clifford Land & Cattle Dalyn Wolashyn Dan & Heather Tober DanVal Stock Farms David Mohr Derek Sutter Diamond J Simmentals Dylan Laurenceson Eddleston Farming Erskine Farming Co. Ltd.

Lot 2 NUG Advantage 104J Sired by SBV Reputation 707F Sold to Johnson Ranching for $110,000

Averaged: $13,035

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Lot 72 RF No Limits 1112J Sired by R Plus Yuma 9087G Sold to LA Ranch & Bar M Simmentals for $90,000

Lot 87 RF Magnitude 1178J Sired by RF Capacity 742E Sold to Wallgren Farms & Clifford Land & Cattle for $38,000 Lot 55 NUG Jackpot 51J Sired by R Plus Yuma 9087G Sold to Sunrise Simmentals & Clifford Land & Cattle for $37,500

Limits 1112J

2022 Buyers

Forreiter Land & Cattle Gill & Joel Pochipinski Glenholm Farms Grant Ford H Bar M Land & Cattle Hadwin Cattle Co. Ltd. Hays Land & Cattle Jakubec Farms Jim Matthews JK Bar Cattle Joe Holt Johnson Ranching Karvonen Land & Cattle Inc. LA Ranch Lake Bend Land & Cattle Lakers Contracting Larry Storbakken LeeDale Farming Leo & Rosalyn Rosenthal Leonard Babcock Lone D Stock Farms Mailer Ranches

Mark & Deanna Biggs Mayfield Colony MBK Farms MJM Enterprises Muirhead Cattle Co. Paul Murray Farms Prairie Skye Farms Rafter 4T Farms Ltd. Ribstone Farming Rick Kendall Rick Pochipnski Robert Hennig Rocking Heart Range Rocky Meadow Ranch Rogerson Farms Ron Symes Ryan Volk S3 Bar Cattle Co. Scott Land & Cattle Sengaus Bros.

Shane Stammers Shawn McLaughlin

Siebold Land & Cattle Sky Track Ranch Small Ranch Stefanishion Farms Sunrise Simmentals Swanson Farms T8 Ranch Three Hills Colony Triple K Simmentals Two Mile Simmentals Ultra Livestock Underhill Specs Van de Velde Cattle Co. Wallgren Farms Wayne Trenerry Westman Farms Wills Land & Cattle Wilson Colony Woodhall Farms Ltd. Woywitka Farms Zevola Farms

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Triangle Stock Farm 11th Annual Simmental Bull & Female Sale Parkland County, AB February 18, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary

Lots

Bulls Open Heifers Sale Total

Gross

Average

34 5 39 $249,000.00

$6,566.18 $5,150.00 $6,384.62

High Selling Lots Lot 16 - TSF Junction 42J S: SKORS Black Enticer 4W DS: MR NLC Upgrade U8676 Consignor: Triangle Stock Farm Buyer: Eugen Labant

$11,500.00

Circle G Simmentals & Angus & P&H Ranching Co. Innisfail, AB February 19, 2022 Auctioneer: Don Raffan

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Red Simmental Yrlg Bulls 25 Black Simmental Yrlg Bulls 19 Red Angus Yrlg Bulls 19 Black Angus Yrlg Bulls 20 Charolais 2 Yr Old Bulls 40

$212,000.00 $140,250.00 $113,500.00 $124,250.00 $380,000.00

$8,480.00 $7,382.00 $5,974.00 $6,213.00 $9,500.00

Sale Total

$970,000.00

$7,886.18

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High Selling Lots Lot 55 - Circle G Intell 47J S: BBS Frontier F8 DS: R Plus Venom 4006B Consignor: Circle G Simmentals Buyer: Southam Simmentals

$12,500.00

Triple Threat Bull Sale

Falun, AB February 19, 2022 Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

38 38

$227,000.00 $227,000.00

$5,974.00 $5,974.00

High Selling Lots Lot 6 - YR Max Blueprint 923J S: Starwest Pol Blueprint DS: FSS Maximus Consignor: Yellow Rose Cattle Buyer: Rolling JN Farms

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$20,000.00

Lot 22 - TSF Hardtop 109H S: WS Beef King W107 DS: SVS Whiskey 643D Consignor: Triangle Stock Farm Buyer: Nickel Farms Land & Livestock Ltd.

$10,000.00

Lot 11 - TSF Jax 71J S: Crossroad Connected 12G DS: Skors Black Enticer 4W Consignor: Triangle Stock Farm Buyer: Raymond Callioux

$9,000.00

Lot 13 - TSF Jennings 28J S: Crossroad Connected 12G DS: MR NLC Upgrade U8676 Consignor: Triangle Stock Farm Buyer: Blazin J Inc

$9,000.00

Lot 24 - TSF Jackson 10J S: WS Beef King W107 DS: Harvie Red Summit 54B Consignor: Triangle Stock Farm Buyer: Glenn Amendt

$9,000.00

Lot 50 - Circle G Indeed 178J S: WFL Granite 8G DS: CG Yukon 9Y Consignor: Circle G Simmentals Buyer: DCL Farms

$12,500.00

Lot 59 - Circle G Inferno 114J S: Maple Lake Denali 6009D DS: Majestic Specialist 27A Consignor: Circle G Simmentals Buyer: Kilar Farms

$12,000.00

Lot 56 - Circle G Imperial 52J S: BBS Frontier F8 DS: Maple Lake Denali 6009D Consignor: Circle G Simmentals Buyer: Speargrass Cattle Co.

$12,000.00

Lot 79 - Circle G Just Right 101J S: LCDR Witness 541C DS: Mader P Black Ironman 22U Consignor: Circle G Simmentals Buyer: TSN Simmentals

$11,500.00

Lot 44 - KSR Handsome 51H S: Muirheads Full Flush 113E DS: HLK Ulysis 5U Consignor: Kathol Simmental Ranch Buyer: Bar Anchor 7

$9,700.00

Lot 43 - KSR Honorable 44H S: Muirheads Full Flush 113E DS: Skors Full Throttle18A Consignor: Kathol Simmental Ranch Buyer: Diamond W Ranch

$8,800.00

Lot 45 - KSR Houdini 55H S: Muirheads Full Flush 113E DS: Sunny Valley Patriot 60Z Consignor: Kathol Simmental Ranch Buyer: Prins Brothers

$8,500.00

Lot 47- KSR Hendrick 79H S: Muirheads Full Flush 113E DS: Sunny Valley Patriot 60Z Consignor: Kathol Simmental Ranch Buyer: Diamond W Ranch

$8,250.00

COLT, SHANNON, COLE, LAMARIE-LYN & COY ARNOLD DEBBIE ARNOLD

MANNVILLE, ALBERTA P: 780.763.0084 C: 780.581.8328 leewoodranch@hotmail.com www.leewoodranch.com

Thank You

High Sellers

TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR

6th Annual Bull & Female Sale Averages 36 Head Grossed $193,000.00 to Average $5,360.00 14 Red Purebreds to Average $5,803.57 16 Black Purebreds to Average $5,140.63 6 Fleckvieh to Average $4,916.67

Leewood RS Fast Money 19J - $12,500.00 MCL Farms & Boulder Bottom Stock Farms

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MANNVILLE FARMING BERT SMITH KUREK FARMS LUKE WARRILOW DYLAN LAURENCESON LISA AND KELLY ANDERSON DALE MCNABB JASON MCELROY WRL LAND & CATTLE RAY TOMLINSON MJM ENTERPRISES HINES FARMS MCL FARMS BOULDER BOTTOM STOCK FARMS SHAWN CHERNIWCHAN

TYLER BERG JANICE & HENRY EWASIW BORRIDALE CATTLE LUMLEY FARMS GREG LIBORION JEREMY ALLEN BYRON ROHRICH MATTHEW SPRUYT WAYNE FLEMING OKRAINCEE LAND & CATTLE CONRAD BIELESCH BRIAN POLLOCK BIGVIEW STOCK FARM LTD LARRY KOCHAN TRICIA & ROBERT ONESCHUK

Leewood BS McJesus 22J - $10,000.00 Conrad Bielesch

Leewood FF Cottonmouth 12J - $7,250.00 Bert Smith 47

Elm Tree & Ferme Forbell Online Bull Sale DLMS Farmgate February 20, 2022

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Simmental Bulls Semen Sale Total

8 25 9

$49,050.00 $10,900.00 $59,950.00

$6,131.25 $436.00 $6,661.11

High Selling Lots Lot 3 - Elm Tree Laredo 50H S: CEN Laredo 519L DS: Elm Tree Zander 11Z Consignor: Elm Tree Farms Buyer: Clarklynd Farms

$11,500.00

Ultra/Czech-Mate 5th Annual Bull & Female Sale Innisfail, AB February 21, 2022 Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

56 10 66 24

$464,500.00 $54,000.00 $518,500.00 $36,000.00 $554,500.00

$8,295.00 $5,400.00 $7,856.06 $1,500.00

Simmental Bulls Angus Bulls Total Commercial Heifers Sale Total

High Selling Lots Lot 42 - CMS Strutter 126J S: Mader Walk This Way 224B DS: Drake Poker Face 2X Consignor: Czech-Mate Livestock Buyer: Downhill Simmentals

$42,000.00

Rendezvous Farms 18th Annual Holiday Monday Simmental Bull & Female Sale Ste. Rose du Lac, MB February 21, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Black Simmental Bulls Red Simmental Bulls Fullblood Simmental Bulls Black Simmental Heifers Red Simmental Heifers Fullblood Simmental Heifers Sale Total

45 42 32 17 19 11 166

Gross

Average

$297,750.00 $363,500.00 $257,050.00 $66,500.00 $59,150.00 $41,150.00 $1,085,100.00

$6,617.00 $8,655.00 $8,033.00 $3,912.00 $3,113.00 $3,741.00 $6,536.75

High Selling Lots Lot 64 - Rendezvous 33J S: LFE Thriller 302G DS: ZSL Mr Red Express 106Z Consignor: Rendezvous Farms Buyer: Red Top Livestock 48

$21,000.00

Lot 1 - Elm Tree Heineken 57H S: Elm Tree Zander 11Z DS: RWR Tahonta 8C Consignor: Elm Tree Farms Buyer: Madge Simmentals

$10,000.00

Lot 2 - Elm Tree Holtby 63H S: Elm Tree Zander 11Z DS: Elm Tree Yeller 2Y Consignor: Elm Tree Farms Buyer: Norwood Family Farm

$7,500.00

Lot 4 - Gibbons Cashmere 16H S: JNR Cashmere DS: Elm Tree Zander 11Z Consignor: Elm Tree Farms Buyer: Jim Pulyk

$6,750.00

Lot 6 - Clifton Hill Haggard S: FGAF French Attach 010C DS: Elm Tree Zander 11Z Consignor: Ferme Forbell Buyer: Sullivan Simmentals

$3,700.00

Lot 1 - Ultra Battle Cry 56J S: NAC Battle Cry 4F DS: Anchor D Raptor 392C Consignor: Ultra Livestock Buyer: Rich MC Simmentals

$32,000.00

Lot 51 - CMS Foundation 171J S: MRL Playmaker 36G DS: Muirheads Broker 221Z Consignor: Czech-Mate Livestock Buyer: Silver Lake Simmentals

$20,000.00

Lot 8 - Ultra/HVAL Freedom 125J $17,500.00 S: Sunny Valley Freedom 22F DS: Harvie Red Summit 54B Consignor: Ultra Livestock & Hay Valley Ranches Buyer: Kruger Farms Lot 7 - Ultra/CD Freedom Reign 92J S: Sunny Valley Freedom 22F DS: Crossroad Radium 789U Consignor: Ultra Livestock Buyer: Tyson Scott

$14,000.00

Lot 97 - Rendezvous 312J S: LHVS Charles 29C DS: NUG Hemi 333A Consignor: Rendezvous Farms Buyer: Geisler Cattle Co. Inc.

$16,500.00

Lot 18 - Rendezvous 512J S: MRL Percy 37D DS: NUG Western Star 32B Consignor: Rendezvous Farms Buyer: Richard Vansprudel

$16,000.00

Lot 95 - Rendezvous 104J S: LHVS Charles 29C DS: PRL Houston 005H Consignor: Rendezvous Farms Buyer: Zdan Farms

$15,000.00

Lot 69 - Rendezvous 13J S: ZSL Red Centurion 21G DS: Skors Hashtag 57Z Consignor: Rendezvous Farms Buyer: Glen, Melinda, Leon Aldentaler

$14,500.00

FGAF Piano Man 012J

FGAF MINDREADER 126H

$15,000 :: Claude Lemay

$8,700 :: Ferme DEM mIGNEAULT iNC

FGAF Cartoon 022J

FGAF MINDPLAYER 002J

$8,400 :: Bohrson Marketing Services

FGAF Walle 024j

26 Simmental Bulls Averaged $5,273 8 Angus Bulls Averaged $4,312.50 34 Bulls Grossed $171,600

Ferme Gagnon Inc. Yves & Diane Gagnon 514.952.6200 Francis Gagnon 514.975.3722 Office: 819.428.3502 Fax: 819.428.4967 426 Route 315 Nord, Chénéville, QC J0V 1E0 Email: ferme_gagnon_farm@hotmail.com

$6,800 :: Dobbie Farms

$6,600 :: Ferme Complementerre Inc

Ferme Gagnon Inc & Guests 25th Annual Production Sale Saturday, September 24th, 2022 In Collaboration with The Eastern Harvest Sale

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Crossroad Farms 16th Annual Bull, And Female Sale Shell Lake, Saskatchewan February 23, 2022 Auctioneer: Steve Dorran

Sale Summary

Lots

Black Simmental Bulls Full blood Bulls Red Bulls Open Heifers Sale Total

Gross

Average

21 25 23 14 83 $786,000.00

$ 8,464.00 $11,130.00 $11,236.00 $ 4,964.00 $ 9,469.88

High Selling Lots Lot # 60 - Crossroad Lamborghini 147J S: SBV Reputation DS: Double Bar D Chesapeake Consignor: Crossroad Farms Buyer: Twin Heritage Farms

$25,000.00

Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale Beaverlodge, AB February 26, 2022 Auctioneer: Don Oberg Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Red Yearling Purebred Bulls Black Yearling Purebred Bulls Fullblood Yearling Bulls Two Year Old Fullblood Bulls

21 12 3 14 Two Year Old Red Purebred Bulls 5 Two Year Old Black Purebred Bulls 4 Sale Total 59

Gross

Average

$107,450.00 $94,150.00 $20,500.00 $57,950.00 $25,200.00 $18,550.00 $323,800.00

$5,117.00 $7,846.00 $6,833.00 $4,139.00 $5,040.00 $4,638.00 $5,488.14

High Selling Lots

Lot 1 - KKH Gameface 287J S: LFE Gameface 338F DS: Skors Black Enticer 4W Consignor: Tri K Cattle Buyer: Circle G Angus & Simmentals

$24,000.00

M&J / Glasman Farms Simmental & Angus Two Year Old Bull Sale Russell, MB February 27, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Simmental Two-Year Old Bulls 25 Sim-Angus Two-Year Old Bulls 7 Angus Two-Year Old Bulls 13 Sale Total 45 $324,000.00

$6,830.00 $6,464.29 $8,307.69 $7,200.00

High Selling Lots Lot 7 - MJ Red Tide 0303H S: STF Crimson Tide DZ87 DS: CDI AUTHORITY 77X Consignor: M&J Farms Buyer: Kevin Routledge

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$11,000.00

Lot # 5 - Crossroad Sumatra 122J S: MRL Sysco DS: TNT Gunner Consignor: Crossroad Farms Buyer: David Mohr/ Blair Anderson

$22,000.00

Lot # 3 - Crossroad Sonic 75J S: MRL Sysco DS: Sibelle Spartacus Consignor: Crossroad Farms Buyer: Weal Cattle Co.

$21,000.00

Lot # 6 - Crossroad Sinatra 92J S: MRL Sysco DS: Wheatland Kill Switch Consignor: Crossroad Farms Buyer: Circle M Farms

$20,000.00

Lot # 40 - Crossroad Black Cruiser 27J S: Crossroad Connected DS: WLB Bounty Hunter Consignor: Crossroad Farms Buyer: Circle M Farms

$20,000.00

Lot 16 - KKH Killswitch 276J S: Perks Kill Switch 935E DS: JSEE Mr Carisma Consignor: Tri K Cattle Buyer: Movald Ranches Ltd.

$11,500.00

Lot 55 - KMR Scream 5J S: BGS/BM Captain Scream 63D DS: Springcreek Liner 104S Consignor: KMR Simmentals Buyer: Four Mile Creek Simmentals

$10,000.00

Lot 2 - KKH Gameface 281J S: LFE Game Face 338F DS: Skors Black Enticer 4W Consignor: Tri K Cattle Buyer: Wild West Farms

$9,000.00

Lot 13 - KKH Felix 288J S: BEE Felix 411G DS: Tatshenshini 175X Consignor: Tri K Cattle Buyer: Mullen Land & Cattle Co. Ltd.

$8,500.00

Lot 12 - MJ Black Bert 0075H S: Berts Dematro 17D DS: Scissors Wide Load 16W Consignor: M&J Farms Buyer: Bohdan Procyk

$10,000.00

Lot 20 - MMJB Black Encore 0107H S: RPCC BLK Encore 237E DS: R Plus 3013A Consignor: M&J Farms Buyer: Jesse Lussier

$10,000.00

Lot 6 - MMJB Red Tide 0304H S: STF Crimson Tide DZ87 DS: WLB Bull 47Y 356A Consignor: M&J Farms Buyer: Judd Ag Adventures Ltd.

$8,750.00

Lot 46 - MLG Hummer 025 S: Wheatland Bull 468P DS: HSF High Roller 12T Consignor: Glasman Farms Buyer: Faul Land & Livestock

$8,000.00

57 BULLS AVERAGED $7,175

WJS Junior 46J - Sired by Sibelle Sugar Ray Purchased by: Rocking V Ranches, Annville, KY

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TO ALL OF OUR BIDDERS AND BUYERS FOR MAKING THE 9TH ANNUAL JOHNSON RANCHING SALE A SUCCESS

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Thanks

WJS Jet Stream 27J - Sired by KWA Roosevelt Purchased by: Todd Ranch Ltd., Czar, AB

WJS Jerome 5J - Sired by Legacy’s Grandmaster Purchased by: XXX Farms, Kitscoty, AB 51

Erixon Simmentals Bull & Female Sale Clavet, SK February 28, 2022 Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Open Heifers Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

47 5 52

$431,000.00 $23,000.00 $454,000.00

$9,170.00 $4,600.00 $8,730.77

High Selling Lots Lot 25 - Erixon Lad 74J S: SVS Betts 808F DS: MRL Capone 130B Consignor: Erixon Simmentals Buyer: Lockhart Valley

$35,000.00

KSL Simmentals 4th Annual Bull Sale Beaverlodge, AB February 28, 2022 Auctioneer: Dean Edge Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Service

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Simmental Bulls Charolais Bulls Sale Total

61 3 64

$372,550.00 $ 13,950.00 $386,500.00

$6,107.00 $4,650.00 $6,039.06

High Selling Lots

Lot 53 - KSL Hemingway 90H S: Kuntz Sonic 14C DS: JB CDN Vindicator 1215 Consignor: KS Simmentals Buyer: JCW Simmentals & Ken Wrubleski

$14,500.00

Beechinor Bros Simmental Bull Sale Bentley, AB February 28, 2022 Auctioneer: Don Oberg Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Fullblood Bulls 32 Black Purebred Bulls 23 Red Purebred Bulls 42 Fullblood Open Heifers 3 Red Purebred Open Heifers 2 Sale Total 102

Gross $657,200.00 $170,350.00 $405,900.00 $19,750.00 $6,100.00 $1,259,300.00

Average $20,538.00 $7,407.00 $9,664.00 $6,583.00 $3,050.00 $12,346.08

High Selling Lots Lot 109 - BLL Rumble 62H $355,000.00 S: Sibelle Sugar Ray 25F DS: FGAF Magnum 901Z Consignor: Beechinor Land & Livestock Buyer: Beechinor Bros Simmentals & Skywest Simmentals 52

Lot 49 - Erixon Lad 171J S: SVS Betts 808F DS: NUG Royal Red 324A Consignor: Erixon Simmentals Buyer: Ward Cockburn & Gehl Ranch

$20,000.00

Lot 22 - Erixon Lad 72J S: WS Proclamation E202 DS: RF Capacity 742E Consignor: Erixon Simmentals Buyer: Garry Robinson

$16,000.00

Lot 6 - Erixon Lad 17J S: WS Epic E152 DS: Rust Henn Rambler 6003 Consignor: Erixon Simmentals Buyer: Ashworth Farm & Ranch

$15,500.00

Lot 1 - Erixon Lad 201H S: SVS Betts 808F DS: Erixon War Paint 42D Consignor: Erixon Simmentals Buyer: Walsh Farms

$15,000.00

Lot 16 - KSL PLD Jagg 68J S: Keet’s Ferrous 26F DS: Big Sky Duke 56D Consignor: KS Simmentals Buyer: John Penner

$9,000.00

Lot 59 - KSL PLD Honkytonk 126H S: Keet’s Ferrous 26F DS: Big Sky Duke 56D Consignor: KS Simmentals Buyer: JNR Farms

$9,000.00

Lot 3 - KSL Muscle Man 25J S: Gibbons Jeremiah DS: Gidsco Apollo 3F Consignor: KS Simmentals Buyer: William Huppertz & Sons

$8,750.00

Lot 6 - KSL PLD Rockstar 62J S: JNRR Exxon DS: Starwest Pol Blueprint Consignor: KS Simmentals Buyer: Malcolm Wilkowski

$8,750.00

Lot 78 - BEE Chester 915J S: Perks Red Wolf 44G DS: PWK Cliffhanger 18C Consignor: Beechinor Bros Simmentals Buyer: Red Top Livestock & Nick Jenkins

$120,000.00

Lot 108 - BLL Voltage 64H S: FGAF Electric Avenue 140E DS: LFS POL Balboa 40U Consignor: Beechinor Land & Livestock Buyer: Virginia Ranch

$53,000.00

Lot 16 - BEE Dutton 735J S: Westgold Standout 42Z DS: FGAF Magnum 901Z Consignor: Beechinor Bros Simmentals Buyer: Rendezvous Farms

$31,000.00

Lot 34 - BEE Kraken 748J S: Crossroad Connected 1G DS: MRL Missile 138C Consignor: Beechinor Bros Simmentals Buyer: Swanz Ranch

$18,000.00

Thank You

High Sellers

TO THE BUYERS OF OUR 19TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

Ag-land Farm Ltd • B&L Farms • Bangsund Farms • Bar O Farms • Bar T Ranch • Barrowman Farms • Berg Stock Farms • Bernard Viel • Big Rock Simmentals • Black Gold Simmentals • Brian Czerwonka • Bridgeway Livestock • Cameron Campbell • Chris Roppel • Claffey Ranching • Cole Rooney • Craig Dayman • Diamond K Ranch • Dombowsky Family Farms • Do We Ranch • Double Bar D Farms • Dustin Meyers • Elliot Farms • Flying R Farms • Garnet Marin • Gerald Malowany • Glencoe Stock Farm • Goudy Prairie Acres • Grassdale Land & Cattle • GSB Stock Farms • Hanford Simmentals • Hilltop Cattle • Horner Cattle Co • Janjie Holdings • Jim Creek Ranch • Jim Doud • Joe Krowicki • Justin Aspelieter • Kaelberer Simmental Ranch • Kelly Schulhauser • KSL Simmentals • Lazy Y Grain & Cattle • Lewis Farms • Longview Cattle Co • Lucas Overbye • Mader Ranches • Mckenzie Livestock • Michelle Brown • Owen Anderson • R3 Cattle • RBD Ranch • Rick Sorenson • Ryan McKerricher • TICA Holdings • Tosczak Herefords • SAJ Simmentals • Scissors Creek Cattle Co • Scott Paterson • Sonny ClearSky • Storle Farms • Sybouts Lake • Tandem T Farms • Todd Persson • Travis Bell • VT Ranch • West Raley Colony • Willowdale Stock Farm • W2 Land & Cattle

Lot 66: KWA 96J Sold for $70,000 to Black Gold Simmentals & W2 Land & Cattle

Lot 10: KWA 134J Sold for $40,000 to Horner Cattle Co, Double Bar D Farms & Longview Cattle Co.

94 YEARLING & 2 YEAR OLD BULLS AVERAGED $10,043

Stars Item Buyers

Acme Agro • Bouchard Livestock • Double Bar D Farms • Downhill Simmentals • First Class Cattle Marketing • Horner Cattle Co • Karsin Farms • Millington Ranch • MRL • Rodney Johnson • Top Notch Farm Supply • TSN Livestock • Wade Wimmer

Lot 41: KWA 157J Sold for $33,000 for Lewis Farms

Farm & Ranch Ltd.

Lot 54: KWA 104J Sold for $29,000 to R3 Cattle

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Horner-Downhill-TSN

Minnedosa, MB February 28th, 2022 Auctioneer: DLMS Farmgate Sale Management: First Class Cattle Marketing Ltd.

Sale Summary Simmental Lots Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

36 36

$260,750.00 $260,750.00

$7,243.06 $7,243.06

High Selling Lots Lot 1 - HFL Mind Game 1005J $51,000.00 S: HFL Endgame 911G DS: KWA Lawmaker 59C Consignor: Horner Cattle Co. Buyer: TZ Simmentals & First Class Cattle Co.

Double Bar D "Best of Both Worlds" Simmental & SimAngus Bull Sale Grenfell, SK March 1, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary Fullblood Bulls Purebred Bulls SimAngus Bulls Angus Bulls Sale Total

Lots 40 60 14 12 126

Gross

Average

$440,500.08 $376,433.82 $93,249.94 $44,400.00 $1,024,900.00

$11,012.50 $6,273.90 $6,660.71 $3,700.00 $8,134.13

High Selling Lots Lot 1 - Double Bar D Motown 271H S: Anchor D Motown 865E DS: TTU Canyon Consignor: Double Bar D Farms Buyer: Virginia Ranch

$110,000.00

Spring Lake Simmentals - The Zimmers - Bull Sale At The Farm, Daysland, AB March 2, 2022 Auctioneer: Don Oberg Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Yearling Fullblood Bulls 8 Yearling Blk Purebred Bulls 11 Yearling Purebred Bulls 40 Two Year Old Blk Purebred Bulls 1 Two Year Old Purebred Bulls 1 Sale Total 61

Gross

Average

$ 69,750.00 $ 96,100.00 $375,850.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $557,700.00

$ 8,719.00 $ 8,736.00 $ 9,471.00 $ 6,000.00 $10,000.00 $ 9,143.00

High Selling Lots Lot # 1 - ZSL MR Ohtani 7J $77,750.00 S: MRL Sysco 14D DS: KWA Big Time 86A Consignor: Spring Lake Simmentals Buyer: Swan Lake Farms/Spring Lake Simmentals/David Mohr 54

Lot 7 - HFL Rip 1014J S: IPU Bentley 81F DS: SVS Captain Morgan 11Z Consignor: Horner Cattle Co Buyer: Gerg Paetch

$20,000.00

Lot 31 - TSN Mr Bentley 133J S: IPU Bentley 81F DS: LFE Riddler 323B Consignor: TSN Livestock Buyer: Sandy Hill Simmentals

$17,500.00

Lot 3 - HFL Amminution 1029J S: MRL Missile 138C DS: SVS Captain Morgan 11Z Consignor: Horner Cattle Co. Buyer: Owen Salsbury

$9,100.00

Lot 9 - HFL Order 1024J S: MRL Missile 138C DS: SVS Captain Morgain 11Z Consignor: Horner Cattle Co. Buyer: Nicholson Farms

$8,000.00

Lot 15 - Double Bar D Motown 56J S: Anchor D Motown 865E DS: LFS POL Balboa 40U Consignor: Double Bar D Farms Buyer: Rafter 4 T Farms

$27,000.00

Lot 85 - Double Bar D Bankroll 428J S: W/C Bankroll 811D DS: SVS Captain Morgan 11Z Consignor: Double Bar D Farms Buyer: Cydine LeBlanc

$26,000.00

Lot 4 - Double Bar D Jugger 269H S: Double Bar D Jugger 188C DS: Double Bar D Chandler 143 Consignor: Double Bar D Farms Buyer: Pemlock Simmentals

$20,000.00

Lot 9 - Double Bar D Electric 10J S: FGAF Electric Avenue 140E DS: Rooinik Consignor: Double Bar D Farms Buyer: Cold Creek Land & Cattle

$20,000.00

Lot # 10 - ZSL MR Kershaw 27J S: MRL Sysco 14D DS: Hart The Factor Consignor: Spring Lake Simmentals Buyer: Van De Velde Cattle

$17,000.00

Lot # 24 - ZSL MR Saber 81J S: ZSL MR Red Mandako 49B DS: ZSL MR Red Steele 62W Consignor: Spring Lake Simmentals Buyer: Ron Symes

$15,500.00

Lot # 3 - ZSL MR Kaboda 164J S: MRL Sysco 14D DS: ZSL MR Wolverine 94B Consignor: Spring Lake Simmentals Buyer: Stonson Farms Ltd.

$14,250.00

Lot # 58 - ZSL MR Acuna 107J S: Anchor D Raptor 392C DS: KHG Spur 26Z Consignor: Spring Lake Simmentals Buyer: Crossroad Farms

$14,000.00

Thank

Lot 1 - R Plus 1044J sired by R Plus Yuma 9087G was purchased

by Rainbow River Simmentals, Fischer Branch, MB for $160,000.00 Lot 9 - R Plus 1012J sired by CMS Sochi 307A was purchased

by Maxwell Simmentals, Viking, AB for $82,500.00 Lot 107 - Pick of the Heifer Calves was purchased by East Poplar Simmentals, Coronach, SK for $43,000.00 Lot 73 - R Plus 0387H sired by TCCO Big Spender 659D was purchased by Northern Light Simmentals, Oak River, MB & Craig Gordon for $24,000.00 Lot 11 - R Plus 1009J sired by CMS Sochi 307A was purchased

by Kuntz Simmentals, Battleford, SK for $23,000.00

You to everyone who has made our bull sales a success.

We would like to invite everyone to the R-Plus Simmentals

COMPLETE DISPERSAL

December 21 & 22, 2022

103 Lots Grossed $1,064,000.00 and Averaged $10,431.37

r-plus simmentals Marlin & Lucille LeBlanc Box 1476 Estevan, SK Canada Cell: 306-421-2470 marlinleblanc@sasktel.net

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The Event 2nd Annual Bull & Female Sale Olds, Alberta March 2, 2022 Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Open Heifers Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

47 8 55

$279,700.00 $37,500.00 $317,200.00

$5,951.00 $4,688.00 $5,767.27

High Selling Lots Lot 1 - Paw Juan Pablo 121J S: NCB Cobra 47Y DS: MR CCF Vision Consignor: Southpaw Cattle Company Buyer: Wheatland Cattle Co

$35,000.00

JP Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull Sale McAuley, MB March 3, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Simmental Bulls Angus Bulls Sale Total

36 23 59

$187,137.39 $129,400.07 $333,550.00

$5,670.83 $5,626.09 $5,653.39

High Selling Lots Lot 4 - JPCC Comrade 47J S: JPCC Confederate 49G DS: Wheatland Kill Switch Consignor: JP Cattle Co. Buyer: Scissor Creek Land & Cattle Inc.

$13,500.00

LaBatte Simmentals with Guest East Poplar Simmentals 42nd Annual Bull & Female Sale

Moose Jaw, SK March 4, 2022 Auctioneer: Dan Skeels & Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Johnstone Auction Mart Ltd. / Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Black Simmental Bulls 19 Red Simmental Bulls 31 Fullblood Simmental Bulls 10 Percentage Simmental Bulls 3 Red Simmental Heifers 7 Black Simmental Heifers 3 Sale Total 73

Gross

Average

$204,500.00 $324,750.00 $86,500.00 $25,000.00 $50,750.00 $24,250.00 $715,750.00

$10,763.00 $10,476.00 $8,650.00 $8,333.33 $7,250.00 $8,083.00 $9,804.79

High Selling Lots Lot 41 - IPU 33G High Roller 72J $27,000.00 S: Skors High Roller 34C DS: CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z Consignor: LaBatte Simmentals Buyer: Muirhead Cattle Co. & Deeg Simmentals 56

Lot 29 - Krugers Blaze On 3J S: KOP Crosby 137W DS: G5 Zodiac Consignor: Kruger Farms Buyer: Sande Cattle Co & Torbay Farms

$10,500.00

Lot 47 - Wolfes Jackhammer FF52J S: Wolfes Geronimo FF137G DS: Crossroad Vintage 125Z Consignor: Wolfe’s Fleckvieh Buyer: 4M Cattle Co

$10,000.00

Lot 41 - Wolfes Jackpot FF22J S: Wolfes Geronimo FF137G DS: Haxent Consignor: Wolfe’s Fleckvieh Buyer: Kevin Wheale

$8,000.00

Lot 48 - Wolfes Jupiter FF85J S: Wolfes Geronimo FF137G DS: Wolfes Washington 28W Consignor: Wolfe’s Fleckvieh Buyer: Stone Creek Farms

$7,750.00

Lot 33 - JPCC Desert Storm 95J S: Six Mile Desert Storm 94D DS: Wheatland Affiliate 7128E Consignor: JP Cattle Co. Buyer: Peeco Ranch

$11,000.00

Lot 5 - JPCC Informant 62J S: JPCC Confederate 49G DS: Wheatland Kill Switch Consignor: JP Cattle Co. Buyer: Bartel Cattle Corp.

$9,500.00

Lot 18 - JPCC General 16J S: Wheatland Man O’ War 907G DS: Wheatland Royal Flush 435 Consignor: JP Cattle Co. Buyer: Bouchard Farms

$9,000.00

Lot 1 - JPCC Switch Board 122J S: Wheatland Kill Switch DS: Springcreek Liner 56U Consignor: JP Cattle Co. Buyer: MarMac Farms

$8,500.00

Lot 6 - IPU 732E Betts 59J S: SVS Betts 808F DS: LRX Uncle Jeffrey 56A Consignor: LaBatte Simmentals Buyer: Kunkel Simmentals

$19,000.00

Lot 19 - IPU 9G Top Tier 162J S: WLB Top Tier 456G DS: IPU 2Y Dillinger 80B Consignor: LaBatte Simmentals Buyer: Crossroad Farms

$18,500.00

Lot 42 - IPU 39A Yuma 87J S: R Plus Yuma 9087G DS: Mr NLC Upgrade U8876 Consignor: LaBatte Simmentals Buyer: Rendezvous Farms

$16,500.00

Lot 49 - IPU 128F Black Cinch 152J S: IPU Black Cinch 95G DS: Wheatland Bentley 630D Consignor: LaBatte Simmentals Buyer: Prairie Wind Farms

$16,000.00

Bridge City Bull & Female Sale

Saskatoon, SK March 5, 2022 Auctioneer: Ryan Hurlburt Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Simmental Bulls Sale Total

31 31

$174,000.00 $174,000.00

$5,613.00 $5,613.00

High Selling Lots Lot 34 - SSS Jailbreak Silverado S: BRSF Absolute 850F DS: Bar 5 PFF Evron 1213X Consignor: Suter Silverado Simmentals Buyer: George Kotylak

$12,000.00

Greenvalley Ranch Online Bull Sale

DLMS.ca March 7, 2022 Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

32 32

$145,301.00 $145,301.00

$4,541.00 $4,541.00

High Selling Lots Lot 39 - GVR Mr Chief 600H S: GVR Chief 64F DS: Red PZC TMAS Firestorm 1800 ET Consignor: Greenvalley Ranch Buyer: Jason Swainson

$8,000.00

Transcon’s Bull Spectrum Simmental Bull Sale Innisfail, AB March 7, 2022 Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary Fullblood Bulls Red Purebred Bulls Black Purebred Bulls Heifers Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

49 6 3 10 68

$487,500.00 $33,750.00 $15,500.00 $50,750.00 $587,500.00

$9,949.00 $5.625.00 $5,167.00 $5,075.00 $8,639.71

High Selling Lots Lot 2 - Virginia Rip Roaring 734J S: Sibelle POL Synergy 18F DS: Double Bar D Notorious Consignor: Virginia Ranch Buyer: Clearwater Simmentals

$54,000.00

Lot 31 - SSS Jump the Gun S: FGAF Passport 125B DS: GFI Brando H02 Consignor: Suter Silverado Simmentals Buyer: Robert Ellingson

$9,000.00

Lot 18 - Keet’s Helios 55H S: JNR Cashmere DS: Anchor D Imax 250Y Consignor: Keet Simmentals Buyer: Barber Land & Cattle Ltd.

$8,500.00

Lot 28 - SSS Jam Packed Silverado S: FGAF Passport 125B DS: Sunny Valley Sargent 24S Consignor: Suter Silverado Simmentals Buyer: George Kotylak

$7,500.00

Lot 17 - Keet’s Halcyon 58H S: JNR Cashmere DS: Anchor D Viper 103W Consignor: Keet Simmentals Buyer: Stuart Haynes

$7,000.00

Lot 33 - GVR Mr Approval 31J S: Black Gold Approval 7G DS: Erixon War Paint 42D Consignor: Greenvalley Ranch Buyer: Billy Prokuda

$6,500.00

Lot 32 - GVR Mr Approval 17J S: Black Gold Approval 7G DS: HBH Excellence 63E Consignor: Greenvalley Ranch Buyer: Twisted Gate Cattle Co

$6,250.00

Lot 30 - GVR Mr Brisk 63J S: Millington Brisk 7005 DS: R Plus Focus 7041E Consignor: Greenvalley Ranch Buyer: Charles Stewart

$6,000.00

Lot 41 - GVR Mr Westcott 17H S: GVR Westcott 060F DS: NUG Mossey 331Z Consignor: Greenvalley Ranch Buyer: Cory MacMillan

$5,500.00

Lot 3 - Virginia Full-Tilt 530J S: Sibelle POL Synergy 18F DS: Virginia Radison 5Z Consignor: Virginia Ranch Buyer: Mavv Farms & Brian Miller

$46,000.00

Lot 5 - Virginia Point-Blank J S: Sibelle POL Synergy 18F DS: Virginia Michelangelo 27W Consignor: Virginia Ranch Buyer: JCW Simmentals & Ken Wrubleski

$18,000.00

Lot 4 - Virginia Dirty-Hands 723J S: Sibelle POL Synergy 18F DS: Double Bar D Banker Consignor: Virginia Ranch Buyer: Brian Miller

$16,000.00

Lot 69 - Skywest Johny Walker S: MJB War Cry 8G DS: Kuntz Duramax 12D Consignor: Skywest Simmentals Buyer: Allan Seely

$14,000.00

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Canadian Central Simmental & Angus Bull Sale Neepawa, MB March 7, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary Full Blood Bulls Black Simmental Bulls Red Simmental Bulls Angus Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

9 6 7 19 42

$40,496.00 $25,450.02 $35,450.00 $83,300.00 $188,350.00

$4,499.56 $4,241.67 $5,064.29 $4,384.21 $4,484.52

High Selling Lots Lot 20 - Skyridge Tracker 1H S: JNR Whiplash DS: JNR Theory Consignor: Skyridge Farms Buyer: Zdan Farms

$10,000.00

Red Willow Ranch Ltd. Annual Bull & Female Sale Cut Knife, SK March 7, 2022 Auctioneer: Dan Skeels Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Yearling Bulls Purebred Heifers Commercial Heifers Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

47 14 22 83

$473,750.00 $65,250.00 $52,500.00 $591,500.00

$10,080.00 $4,660.00 $2,386.00 $7,126.51

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Lot 5 - WILC Jackson 12J S: Erixon Lad 29G DS: Wheatland Red Ace 747T Consignor: Wilcox Simmental Buyer: Larry Bonesky

$8,500.00

Lot 19 - KWD Jafar 29J S: MRL 51C DS: BBS True Justice 81D Consignor: Dequier Cattle Co. Buyer: Keven Kreutner

$5,600.00

Lot 2 - WILC Jordan 68J S: RF Liner 758E DS: CDI/PLCC Rd. Phil 145U Consignor: Wilcox Simmental Buyer: Larry Bonesky

$5,000.00

Lot 15 - KWD Hades 40H S: MRL 51C DS: Champs Bravo Consignor: Dequier Cattle Co. Buyer: Kreutner Farms Ltd.

$5,000.00

Lot 27 - RWR Catalyst 45J S: Crossroad Connected 12G DS: COLB Fired Up 17X Consignor: Red Willow Ranch Ltd. Buyer: Stout Brothers & Ten Bar Cattle

$27,000.00

Lot 28 – RWR Chisel 41J $19,000.00 S: Crossroad Connected 12G DS: WFL Identity 23X Consignor: Red Willow Ranch Ltd. Buyer: LaBatte Simmentals & Circle 7 Ranch Lot 2 - JJT Benchmark 53J S: RWR Wildcard 67E DS: JNR’s Salton Consignor: Red Willow Ranch Ltd. Buyer: Bar Crossroads Ranch

$17,000.00

Lot 42 - RWR Monarch 11J S: SVS Betts 808F DS: RWR Fireball 35B Consignor: Red Willow Ranch Ltd. Buyer: LaBatte Simmentals

$15,000.00

to everyone on a successful Bull Sale Season!

Thank you for your trust and confidence in our Program over the years.

Please join us December 20, 2022 for our Complete Dispersal

when the mothers of these great bulls will sell!

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2022 Buyers:

101 Simmentals A-8 Ranches Allan Schaeffer Andrew Brigden Austin Vollman Autumn Dew Land & Cattle Bar 7 Ranch Black Meadows Angus Bob Goss Brad & Kate Brenchley Brett Buckingham Bruce Kirby Bueligen Ranch Buick Farms Ltd. Chad Poyser Chernoff Farms Chipelski Bros Land & Cattle City View Farms Ltd. Cowtrax Cattle Co. Currah Farm Ltd. Curtis & Charlotte Ross Dale Reiss Farm Ltd. Dan Patterson Delmar McCallum Ellsmere Farm Ferme Rudger Fortier Glencoe Stock Farm Glenn Laycock Gord Hamm Harry Danychuk Jaenen Farms Jon Shaw Kaitlyn Kinsella Kathol Simmental Ranch Keith Kennedy Kirk Sortland Mahon Farms Ltd. Mitchell Cattle Co. Inc. M & J Farms Nolan Cunning Rocky Meadow Salmon Farms Sandra Carter Scott Robinson Scott Sylvester Shawn Muhr Shore Simmentals Stan & Shelley Unger Stellar Farms Storle Farms Ltd. Taylor Cattle Co. VT Ranch Walter Cullen

St. Rose, MB Langruth, MB Odessa, SK Souris, MB Preeceville, SK Windthorst, SK McGregor, MB Miniota, MB Galesburg, Illinos Big Valley, AB Yorkton, SK Spyhill, SK New Salem, ND Roblin, MB Roblin, MB Veregin, SK Angusville, MB Moose Jaw, SK Val Marie, SK Hartney, MB Rose Valley, SK Odessa, SK Moose Jaw, SK Imperial, SK Canning, NS St. Pierre Baptiste, QC Carnduff, SK Standard, AB Hague, SK Biggar, SK Moosomin, SK Mayerthorpe, AB Red Deer County, AB Drayton Valley, AB Moosomin, SK Consort, AB Holland, MB Barriere, BC Russell, MB Martlach, SK Welwyn, SK Birtle, MB Viking, AB Consort, AB Bentley, AB Odessa, SK Montmartre , SK Norquay, SK Moosehorn, MB Lake Alma, SK Mont Nebo, SK Milestone, SK Wawanesa, MB

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Purebred Homozygous Polled Sire: CMS Fireball 813F Dam: Springcreek Gracie 73E Second top seller selected by Ferme Rudger Fortier, St. Pierre Baptiste, QC for $22,000.00

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Purebred Homozygous Polled Sire: Springcreek Denali 21E Dam: Springcreek Lass 3D Third top seller selected by Kathol Simmental Ranch, Red Deer County, AB for $21,000.00

“In Pursuit Of Perfection” Bull Sale March 10, 2022 | Moosomin, SK Sale Managed by: Sale Results: 47 Yearling Simmental Bulls 5 Simmental/Angus Bulls 16 Black Angus Bulls

Averaged $8,313.83 Averaged $6,000.00 Averaged $6,312.50

68 Bulls Grossed $521,750.00 and Averaged $7,672.79

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Bonchuk Farms Annual Simmental Bull Sale Virden, MB March 8, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Red Simmental Two-Year Old Bulls 13 Red Simmental Yearling Bulls 25 Black Simmental Two-Year Old Bulls 23 Black Simmental Yearling Bulls 14 Fullblood Two-Year Old Bulls 15 Fullblood Yearling Bulls 10 Sale Total 100 $616,300.00

$6,269.23 $6,674.00 $5,952.17 $4,746.43 $6,190.00 $7,175.00 $6,163.00

High Selling Lots Lot 102 - BLCC Mr Battle Cry 3J S: NAC Battle Cry 4F DS: Starwest Pol Blueprint Consignor: Bonchuk Farms Buyer: Keato Meadows Simmentals

$21,000.00

2022 Deeg Simmental Bull & Female Sale Strathmore, Alberta March 10, 2022 Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Open Heifers Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

39 6 45

$317,800.00 $ 25,700.00 $343,500.00

$8,149.00 $4,283.00 $7,633.33

High Selling Lots Lot 3 - Deeg Mr Tycoon 93J S: SVS Tycoon 841F DS: NCB Cobra 47Y Consignor: Deeg Simmental Buyer: Todd Simmentals

$24,000.00

Transcon’s Third Annual Next Step Bull Sale Thorsby Stock Yards, Thorsby, AB March 10, 2022 Auctioneer: Don Oberg Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Fullblood Bulls Purebred Bulls Blk Purebred Bulls Sale Total

14 14 12 40

$ 80,150.00 $ 86,700.00 $ 83,250.00 $250,100.00

$5,725.00 $6,193.00 $6,938.00 $6,252.50

High Selling Lots Lot 42 - Century Hoover 5H S: Champs Bravo DS: Anchor D Macs Ego 132b Consignor: Century Simmentals Buyer: Virginia Ranch

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$18,500.00

Lot 38 - BLCC Mr Crocket 218J S: LBR Crocket R81 DS: Erixon Dealer 63Z Consignor: Bonchuk Farms Buyer: Oakview Simmentals

$15,000.00

Lot 36 - BLCC Mr Crocket 181J S: LBR Crocket R81 DS: KWA Red Rock 5T Consignor: Bonchuk Farms Buyer: Double T Simmentals

$10,500.00

Lot 94 - BLCC Mr Rocky 294H S: Silverlake Rocky 238C DS: BLCC Heartland 434X Consignor: Bonchuk Farms Buyer: 3J Simmentals

$10,500.00

Lot 97 - BLCC Mr SL Dealer 324H S: Silver Lake Dealer 60B DS: MFI Jeremiah 9022 Consignor: Bonchuk Farms Buyer: Mannville Farms

$10,500.00

Lot 16 - Deeg Mr Red Heat 11J $22,000.00 S: WHL Red Heat 1734E DS: Springcreek Liner 56U Consignor: Deeg Simmental Buyer: Perkin Land & Cattle / Triple R Simmentals Lot 23 - Deeg Mr Capacity 44J S: RF Capacity 742E DS: Muirheads Bull 60X Consignor: Deeg Simmental Buyer: Muirhead Cattle Co

$19,000.00

Lot 4 - Deeg Mr Tycoon 96J S: SVS Tycoon 841F DS: IPU Red Deputy 25C Consignor: Deeg Simmental Buyer: X-T Simmentals

$16,000.00

Lot 33 - Deeg Mr R+ 135J S: R Plus 9189G DS: LFE Commissioner 811Z Consignor: Deeg Simmental Buyer: Springvale Colony

$13,250.00

Lot 1- GG Jolt 22J S: SKV Defiance 47D DS: JS Bravado P68 Consignor: Gilchrist Genetics Buyer: KSL Simmentals

$10,500.00

Lot 31- Bogarts Polled Jumbo 41J S: Sun Rise Pillar 3D DS: Lrx The Godfather 141Z Consignor: Diamond B Simmentals Buyer: Zadunayski Farms

$10,250.00

Lot 19 - LNS Mafia Summit 5J S: Harvie Red Summit 54B DS: Wheatland Circuit Breaker Consignor: Nolara Farms Buyer: Ash Berwest Farms

$10,000.00

Lot 43 - Century Julius 12J S: MRL The Starter 39C DS: Kuntz Sheriff 8A Consignor: Century Simmentals Buyer: Ru-Bens Simmentals

$8,000.00

BULL & FEMALE SALE

Thank You

TO EVERYONE THAT MADE OUR ANNUAL SALE A SUCCESS

TOTAL GROSS: $965,250 62 BULLS AVERAGED $13,976 15 HEIFERS AVERAGED $6,583

HIGH SELLERS

black gold Ava's Scream 102j

Purchased by robb farms & canadian sires for $102,500

black gold Gol d Battle Cry 120J Purchased by rendezvous farms for $39,000

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black gold Fame 63J

Purchased by robb farms & canadian sires for $70,000

black gold Cargo 99J

Purchased by spruce view acres for $35,000

black gold Ms Arbor Mist 42J Purchased by Knox Farms, AUS for $30,000

RANDY & VANESSA 306-821-0113 | TOBY 306-821-2071 | RYLEY 780-522-8385 | NEIL 780-808-9082 | JEFF 306-821-4383

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Rainbow River Simmentals 7th Annual Online Bull Sale DLMS Farmgate March 11, 2022 Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Yearling Bulls Semen Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

17 1 18

$ 99,100.00 $ 7,550.00 $106,650.00

$5,829.41 $7,550.00 $5,925.00

High Selling Lots Lot 14 - Rainbowriver Impact 2J S: RF Impact 601C DS: Remington Lock N Load 54U Consignor: Rainbow River Simmentals Buyer: Kaelberer Simmental Ranch

$12,750.00

Ranchers Select 3rd Annual Simmental Bull Sale Neepawa, Manitoba March12, 2022 Auctioneer: Robert Lind Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

38 38

$242,750.00 $242,750.00

$6,388.00 $6,388.00

High Selling Lots Lot 63 - Antrim Jaguar 23J S: Black Gold Guerrero 18G DS: Black Gold Taqa 124D Consignor: Antrim Simmentals Buyer: O Double E

$13,000.00

Red Deer County Bull Sale

Innisfail Auction Mart, Innisfail, AB March 12, 2022 Auctioneer: Don Oberg Sale Management:Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Fullblood Bulls 11 Blk Purebred Bulls 6 Blk Purebred Percentage Bulls 1 Purebred Bulls 27 Polled Hereford Bulls 7 Blk Angus Bulls 8 Charolais Bulls 8 Blk Purebred Bulls 5 Sale Total 73

High Selling Lots

Gross

Average

$ 93,450.00 $ 33,300.00 $ 5,000.00 $175,250.00 $ 46,250.00 $ 62,250.00 $ 53,600.00 $ 28,750.00 $497,850.00

$5,496.00 $5,550.00 $5,000.00 $6,490.00 $6,607.00 $7,781.00 $6,700.00 $5,750.00 $6,819.86

Lot 49 - Keato PLD Hurbacus 060H S: Keato PLD Gamut 39E DS: Bar 5 FF Willie 426Y Consignor: Keato Meadow Simmentals Buyer: Lakeview Simmentals 62

$21,000.00

Lot 18 - Rainbowriver Sochi 1096J S: CMS Sochi 307A DS: R Plus 5015C Consignor: Rainbow River Simmentals Buyer: Triangle Stock Farm

$9,750.00

Lot 10 - Rainbowriver Walk This Way 3J S: Mader Walk This Way 224B DS: RF Impact 601C Consignor: Rainbow River Simmentals Buyer: Barry Wiens

$7,800.00

Lot 11 - Rainbowriver Walk This Way 4J S: Mader Walk This Way 224B DS: RF Impact 601C Consignor: Rainbow River Simmentals Buyer: Leonard Zdan

$7,200.00

Lot 9 - Rainbowriver Summit 20J S: Harvie Red Summit 54B DS: Springcreek Blue Chip 9D Consignor: Rainbow River Simmentals Buyer: Kerr’s Lakeview Farms Ltd.

$6,250.00

Lot 1 - RKTS Walleye 7J S: RKTS Amber Jack 32G DS: RF Captain Black 430B Consignor: RKT Simmentals Buyer: Jason Swanz

$12,000.00

Lot 55 - Antrim Jasper 7J S: Black Gold Taqa 124D DS: Sunny Valley Dakota 9Z Consignor: Antrim Simmentals Buyer: Big Sky Simmentals

$11,000.00

Lot 20 - RKTS Oklahoma 64J S: PF Oklahoma 6625 DS: Erixon Copperhead 91D Consignor: RKT Simmentals Buyer: Bell Simmentals

$10,000.00

Lot 24 - RKTS Morgan 44J S: Sunny Valley Morgan 61F DS: LFE Beast Mode 305D Consignor: RKT Simmentals Buyer: Jason McDonald

$10,000.00

Lot 1 - RTL/BLL Jagger 21J S: SVS Tycoon 841F DS: JS Score 5X Consignor: Red Top Livestock Buyer: Blue Rose Simmentals

$16,500.00

Lot 42 - APLX Coach 37J S: Double Bar D Confidence 179D DS: APLX Escalade 9Y Consignor: Applecross Cattle Buyer: Red Oak Farm

$15,000.00

Lot 62 - PF Jack Daniel RLP 9J S: DMM Maximus 18G DS: HF Tiger 5T Consignor: Pieschel Farms Buyer: Abound Livestock Co Ltd.

$13,000.00

Lot 73 - CHSF 7G Authority 39J S: CHSF 32E Forward 7G DS: CHSF 5Y Chieftain 50B Consignor: Chestermere Stock Farm Buyer: Coulee Crest Farms Ltd.

$11,000.00

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23rd Annual Bull Sale ON MARCH 15, 2022

LLOYDMINSTER EXHIBITION GROUNDS LLOYDMINSTER, SK

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Lot 40 - Purchased by Circle G Simmentals, Lacombe, AB for $40,000.00

Lot 42 - Purchased by Pheasantdale Cattle Co., Balcarres, SK for $26,000.00

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Lot 5 - Purchased by Westgold Farms, Minburn, AB for $20,000.00

Lot 1 - Purchased by Westgold Farms, Minburn, AB for $15,000.00

SBMC 13J Lot 41 - Purchased by Westroh Farms Ltd., Medstead, SK for $22,500.00

SAJ 70J Lot 51 - Purchased by West Hill Ranch, Goodsoil, SK for $13,500.00

2022 Buyers Sale Results 17

Fullblood Bulls

Averaged $9,985.29

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Purebred Simmental Bulls

Averaged $8,582.93

58 Bulls Grossed $521,650.00 and Averaged $8,993.97

Geoff, Brad & Trevor Kuntz Battleford, SK Cell: 306-441-1308 www.kuntzsimmentals.com

Albrecht Farms Bob Heather Brandon Thomsen Brian Nattress Brian Schamber Bristow Ranching Campbell Lake Farms Chris Paulgaard Circle G Simmentals Clinton Dukewich

Blair & Stephanie McIntosh Maymont, SK Blair’s Cell: 306-441-7755 Stephanie’s Cell: 306-441-6889

Darren Hannis Daryl Paulgaard Dean Smith Devon Hritzuk Double R Simmentals Double RN Ranching Evergreen Farms Flying K Land & Cattle Ltd. G6 Farms Hill 70 Quantock

Stuart Jamieson Edam, SK 306-342-7880

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Hoegl Livestock Holtby Farms Jerry Sweeney Justin Joorisity Lake Bottom Cattle Co. Malcolm Wilkowski Millard Farms Ltd. Mudlake Ranch Ltd. Norman & Marilyn Lindsay Northern Livestock Oasis Ranching Paul Murray Farms Ltd. Pheasantdale Cattle Co. Pinder Farms Ralph Amendt Red Willow Ranch Ltd. Rick & Gail Kehler Sande Cattle Company Sidehill Spring Farms Spornitz Farms Inc. Three Hills Colony Trendsetter Ranches Usborne Grazing Alliance Wayne Rewega West Hill Ranch Westgold Farms Westroh Farms Ltd. Wild T Farm Ltd.

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Crowe Bros. Simmentals Online Bull Sale DLMS.ca March 13, 2022 Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

15 15

$63,000.00 $63,000.00

$4,200.00 $4,200.00

High Selling Lots Lot 5 - Crowe Mountain 15J S: KWA FLYF Red Mountain 16Z DS: Profit Consignor: Crowe Bros. Simmentals Buyer: Tyler Thompson

$6,000.00

AJB Livestock Online Bull Sale

DLMS.ca March 13-15, 2022 Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

16 16

$73,200.00 $73,200.00

$4,575.00 $4,575.00

High Selling Lots Lot 3 - AJB Natural Selection 79J S: Sibelle Pol Darwin 21F DS: Prostock Hugo 7052T Consignor: AJB Livestock Buyer: Jason Becker

$9,250.00

First Annual McIntosh Ranch Bull & Replacement Heifer Sale DLMS.ca March 14, 2022 Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Open Heifers Sale Total

High Selling Lots

Lots

Gross

Average

15 2 17

$86,450.00 $ 9,000.00 $95,450.00

$5,763.00 $4,500.00 $5,614.71

Lot 5 - MRK Mr McIntosh 28J $10,500.00 S: Springcreek Liner 56U DS: TCF/RCC Temptation GJ640 Consignor: McIntosh Ranch Buyer: Ultra Livestock & Hay Valley Ranches

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Lot 10 - Crowe Mountain 04J S: KWA FLYF Red Mountain 16Z DS: Profit Consignor: Crowe Bros. Simmentals Buyer: Kelly Konieczny

$6,000.00

Lot 11 - Crowe Mountain 05J S: KWA FLYF Red Mountain 16Z DS: Profit Consignor: Crowe Bros. Simmentals Buyer: Gordon Thompson

$4,700.00

Lot 3 - Crowe Kershaw 9J S: Ultra Kershaw 83F DS: LRX Blackhawk 16D Consignor: Crowe Bros. Simmentals Buyer: Reese Freese

$4,600.00

Lot 4 - Crowe Mountain 01J S: KWA FLYF Red Mountain 16Z DS: Profit Consignor: Crowe Bros. Simmentals Buyer: Ronald Boerchers

$4,200.00

Lot 1 - AJB Oakmont 20J S: MTV Forrest 8E DS: BHR Baron SA 2842P Consignor: AJB Livestock Buyer: Ten Bar Cattle

$6,250.00

Lot 2 - AJB Stratton 52J S: MTV Forrest 8E DS: BHR Baron SA 2842P Consignor: AJB Livestock Buyer: Gold Stream Farms

$5,000.00

Lot 15 - AJB Black Velvet 9F S: 3C Wally C240 BLK DS: CEN Laredo 519L Consignor: AJB Livestock Buyer: Bar TL Farm

$4,600.00

Lot 9 - AJB Big Red 35J S: Adair Divine Tradition 339F DS: KWA Red Rock 5T Consignor: AJB Livestock Buyer: Daniel Bilodeau

$4,500.00

Lot 4 - MRK Mr McIntosh 8J S: WHF Limitless B011 DS: MR CCF Vision Consignor: McIntosh Ranch Buyer: Darren MacMillan

$8,000.00

Lot 2 - MRK Mr McIntosh 30J S: IPU Bentley 81F DS: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X Consignor: McIntosh Ranch Buyer: CV Livestock

$6,500.00

Lot 6 - MRK Mr McIntosh 5J S: IPU Bentley 81F DS: FBF1 Combustible Consignor: McIntosh Ranch Buyer: Calvin Reykdal

$6,250.00

Lot 1 - MRK Mr McIntosh 10J S: IPU Bentley 81F DS: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X Consignor: McIntosh Ranch Buyer: Percyview Farms

$6,000.00

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South Sask Simmental, SimmAngus & Angus Bull Sale Moose Jaw, SK March 14, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary Simmental Bulls Sim-Angus Bulls Angus Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

33 13 8 54 $347,800.00

$7,215.15 $5,873.08 $4,168.75 $6,440.74

High Selling Lots Lot 3 - BJL Mr Betts 70J S: SVS Betts 808F DS: Wheatland Kill Switch Consignor: Curtis Simmentals Buyer: Chase Bennet

$15,000.00

Oakview/Perkin/Triple R Simmental Bull Sale Darlingford, MB March 14, 2022 Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Red Purebred Bulls 25 Black Purebred Bulls 14 Fullblood Bulls 9 Percentage Simmental Bulls 1 Sale Total 49

Gross

Average

$159,000.00 $79,750.00 $58,000.00 $6,000.00 $302,750.00

$6,360.00 $5,696.00 $6,444.00 $6,000.00 $6,179.00

High Selling Lots Lot 24 - Oakview Jupiter 188J S: Wheatland Current Affair DS: MRL Regulator 148D Consignor: Oakview Simmentals Buyer: Silver Lake Farms

$12,000.00

The Prairie Lands 2nd Annual Bull & Female Sale Innisfail, Alberta March 15, 2022 Auctioneer: Dan Skeels Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary Bulls Open Heifers Sale Total

High Selling Lots

Lots

Gross

Average

11 6 17

$48,250.00 $27,000.00 $75,250.00

$4,386.00 $4,500.00 $4,426.47

Lot 1 - KLR Mr Bam Bam 28H S: MFI Bambam DS: IVR-DDD Baron R104 Consignor: Cameo Farms Buyer: Wilcil Cydejko

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$10,000.00

Lot 5 - BJL Mr Betts 93J S: SVS Betts 808F DS: Remington Generallee 106T Consignor: Curtis Simmentals Buyer: R Plus Simmentals

$12,750.00

Lot 12 - BJL Mr Kill Switch 51J S: Wheatland Kill Switch DS: Double Bar D AP 521A Consignor: Curtis Simmentals Buyer: W Bar T Farm Ltd.

$12,000.00

Lot 1 - BJL Mr Betts 47J S: SVS Betts 808F DS: MRL To The Max 70Z Consignor: Curtis Simmentals Buyer: Bruce Bartel

$11,000.00

Lot 13 - BJL Mr Kill Switch 81J S: Wheatland Kill Switch DS: 3D Red Power 150Z Consignor: Curtis Simmentals Buyer: Diamond K Cattle Co.

$11,000.00

Lot 14 - Oakview Justify 136J S: SVS Tycoon 841F DS: KWA Chakota 374A Consignor: Oakview Simmentals Buyer: R. Lesage Ag Prod. Inc.

$9,500.00

Lot 26 - Oakview Jasper 28J S: Kuntz Super Duty 4Y DS: R Plus 2169M Consignor: Oakview Simmentals Buyer: McDonald Stock Farms

$9,000.00

Lot 18 - Oakview Joker 380J S: SVS Tycoon 841F DS: WFL Outlaw 4B Consignor: Oakview Simmentals Buyer: Spring Lake Simmentals

$8,750.00

Lot 65 - Perks Blaze of Glory 1610J S: Sunrise Captain Blaze 5C DS: Moes Shock N Awe 300B Consignor: Perkin Land & Cattle Co. Buyer: Cloet Farms Ltd.

$8,500.00

Lot 31 - ICU Pol Trinket Box 32J S: Anchor D Raptor 392C DS: Crossroad Radium 789U Consignor: Grimm Ranches Buyer: MT Ranch

$6,750.00

Lot 32 - ICU Pol Vanity Fair 13J S: Double Bar D Chisholm 37A DS: Prostock Hugo 7052T Consignor: Grimm Ranches Buyer: MT Ranch

$6,750.00

Lot 23 - Waldron Pancho 54J S: Sibelle Dirty Harry 25Z DS: Virginia Precision 16C Consignor: Waldron Farms Buyer: Kodiak BBQ

$5,750.00

Lot 3 - KLR Mr Jerry 33J S: Sibelle Dirty Harry 25Z DS: Bar 5 SA El Torrro 814S Consignor: Cameo Farms Buyer: Coyote Ranch

$5,000.00

Lot 1 - Silver Lake Jenner 9J $50,000.00 S: Sibelle POL Darwin 21F DS: Anchor D High Noon 247B Consignor: Silver Lake Farms Buyer: First Class Marketing & Maple Lake Stock Farms

Prairie Partners Bull Sale

Killarney, MB March 15, 2022 Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary Fullblood Bulls Red Purebred Bulls Black Purebred Bulls Black Percentage Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

11 13 9 2 35

$284,500.00 $90,250.00 $50,250.00 $10,500.00 $435,500.00

$25,864.00 $6,942.00 $5,583.00 $5,250.00 $12,443.00

High Selling Lots Lot 2 - Silver Lake Jackson 24J $155,000.00 S: Sibelle POL Darwin 21F DS: Anchor D High Noon 247B Consignor: Silver Lake Farms Buyer: Mark Land & Cattle Corp. & 619 Cattle Co.

Vandevelde Delight Simmental Bull Sale Mariapolis, MB March 16, 2022 Auctioneer: DLMS Farmgate Sale Management: First Class Cattle Marketing Ltd.

Sale Summary Simmental Lots Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

13 13

$68,500.00 $68,500.00

$5,269.23 $5,269.23

Ter-Ron Farms 17th Annual Bull & Select Female Sale Forestburg, Alberta March 17, 2022 Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary

Lots

Simmental Bulls Angus Bulls Angus Heifers Sale Total

9 45 17 71

Gross

Average

$63,750.00 $472,750.00 $91,000.00 $627,500.00

$ 7,083.00 $10,506.00 $ 5,353.00 $ 8,838.03

High Selling Lots Lot 128J - Ter-Ron Limitless 128J S: WHF Limitless B011 DS: Skors Vision 138C Consignor: Ter-Ron Farms Buyer: LA Land & Cattle

$15,000.00

Lot 5 - Silver Lake Johnny Cash 122J $19,000.00 S: Anchor D Ozark 81G DS: BEE Vault 167C Consignor: Silver Lake Farms Buyer: 4M Cattle Co. & Cow Boss Simmentals Lot 6 - Silver Lake Jose Cuervo 137J S: Anchor D Ozark 81G DS: Champs Romano Consignor: Silver Lake Farms Buyer: Crossroad Farms Ltd.

$15,500.00

Lot 7 - Silver Lake Johnny Depp 155J S: Anchor D Ozark 81G DS: Double Bar D Chisholm 37A Consignor: Silver Lake Farms Buyer: Beechinor Bros Simmentals

$12,500.00

High Selling Lots Lot 1 - VDV Helix 37H S: Silver Lake Freightliner 13F DS: JNR’s Polled Alamo Consignor: Van De Velde Cattle Buyer: Scott Prybylnski

$9,000.00

Lot 13 - VDV Hector 7H S: Mader The National DS: Skors Blaze 48D Consignor: Van De Velde Cattle Buyer: Kwiatkowski Cattle

$7,250.00

Lot 105J - Ter-Ron Betts 105J S: SVS Betts 808F DS: RF Double Up 37W Consignor: Ter-Ron Farms Buyer: S Lazy A Ranch

$7,500.00

Lot 130J - Ter-Ron Limitless 130J S: WHF Limitless B011 DS: CMS Ultor 822U Consignor: Ter-Ron Farms Buyer: Lone Pine

$7,500.00

Lot 120J - Ter-Ron Limitless 120J S: WHF Limitless B011 DS: Wheatland Final Affair Consignor: Ter-Ron Farms Buyer: Double 4 Angus

$6,250.00

Lot 118J - Ter-Ron Lieutenant 118J S: IPU Lieutenant 24E DS: Ter-Ron Specialist 418B Consignor: Ter-Ron Farms Buyer: Twin Springs

$6,000.00

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Transcon’s Premium Beef Bull Sale Neepawa, MB March 17, 2022 Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary Red Purebred Bulls Black Purebred Bulls Fullblood Bulls Black 7/8 Purebred Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

30 30 11 1 72

$220,500.00 $182,250.00 $129,500.00 $6,000.00 $538,250.00

$7,350.00 $6,075.00 $11,773.00 $6,000.00 $7,475.00

High Selling Lots Lot 28 - NAC Fugitive 133J S: Skywest Fugitive DS: APLZ Axel 5Z Consignor: Northern Light Simmentals Buyer: Ferme Gagnon Inc.

$50,000.00

High Bluff Stock Farm Charolais & Simmental Bull & Female Sale Inglis, MB March 18, 2022 Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Purebred Simmental Bulls 14 Blk Purebred Simmental Bulls 4 Charolais Bulls 38 Charolais Heifers 15 Simmental Heifers 11 Sale Total 82

Gross

Average

$ 91,500.00 $ 21,500.00 $304,500.00 $ 61,500.00 $ 43,500.00 $522,500.00

$6,536.00 $5,375.00 $8,013.00 $4,100.00 $3,955.00 $6,371.95

High Selling Lots Lot 58- EGC Jager 46J S: MRL Playmaker 36G DS: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X Consignor: High Bluff Stock Farm Buyer: Camden Cattle Co.

Neepawa, MB March 21, 2022 Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Lots

Red Simmental Bulls 18 Black Simmental Bulls 12 Fullblood Simmental Bulls 9 Percentage Simmental Bulls 2 Sale Total 41

Gross

Average

$97,750.00 $57,750.00 $45,000.00 $8,250.00 $208,750.00

$5,431.00 $4,813.00 $5,000.00 $4,125.00 $5,178.00

High Selling Lots Lot 1 - MCR Mr Joshua 17B 11J S: SVS Tycoon 841F DS: Champs Bravo Consignor: McRuer Simmentals Buyer: Beechinor Land & Livestock 68

$15,000.00

Lot 21 - NAC Battle Cry 98J S: NAC Battle Cry 4F DS: Starwest POL Eagle Eye Consignor: Northern Light Simmentals Buyer: Johnson Ranching

$14,000.00

Lot 91 - DMJ Mr. 71J S: WLB Top Tier 4556G DS: Mr HOC Broker Consignor: Johns/Workman Buyer: Oberle Bros.

$13,000.00

Lot 84 - DMJ Mr. 51J S: WLB Top Tier 456G DS: Circle G Cash 1C Consignor: Johns/Workman Buyer: Janzen Ranches

$13,000.00

Lot 62 - EGC Journeyman 165J S: Sunville Driller DS: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X Consignor: High Bluff Stock Farm Buyer: Brimner Cattle Co.

$10,000.00

Lot 78 - EGC Black Charm 66J S: Sunville Driller DS: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X Consignor: High Bluff Stock Farm Buyer: Northern Light

$5,250.00

Lot 83 - EGC Juno 122J S: MRL Playmaker 36G DS: Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X Consignor: High Bluff Stock Farm Buyer: Van De Velde Cattle

$5,250.00

Lot 27 - JDMS Mr Juggernaut 63E 200J S: Rendezvous Max 450E DS: Virginia Journey 9B Consignor: McRuer Simmentals Buyer: Gordon Verstraeten

$7,750.00

Lot 8 - JDMS Mr Joseph 907W 50J S: Rendezvous Max 450E DS: De Vil Sap Consignor: McRuer Simmentals Buyer: Robbins Farms

$7,500.00

Lot 14 - MCR Mr Jetstream 30E 73J S: SVS Tycoon 841F DS: WS High Stakes W115 Consignor: McRuer Simmentals Buyer: Corey Desrochers

$7,500.00

Lot 21 - MCR Mr Jax 104A 139J S: Skors High Roller 34C DS: More’s Tank 108Y Consignor: McRuer Simmentals Buyer: Circle G Angus & Simmentals

$7,000.00

$11,000.00

Transcon’s Cattle Country Simmental Bull Sale

Sale Summary

Lot 77 - DMJ Mr. 18J S: SVS Tycoon 841F DS: PWK Destination 76X 24A Consignor: Johns/Workman Buyer: Scott & Annie Clements

$12,500.00

Lot 44 - T33 Mr Jettson 44J S: Black Gold Advance 8D Buyer: Jason Mullin, Bosman, MB for $11,000.00

Lot 28- Young Mr Harvard 104H S: Black Gold Advance 8D Buyer: Warren Herndier, Lemberg, SK for $10,500.00

Lot 16 - Scissors Jennings 2J S: Circle G Cash 1C Buyer: Ray Jacula Farms, Vermilion, AB for $10,500.00

Lot 26- Young Mr Harrington 119H S: BGS/BM Captain Scream 47D Buyer: H Bar M Land & Cattle, Macklin, SK for $10,000.00

Lot 1 - Scissors Captain Jack 15J S: BGS/BM Captain Scream 63D Buyer: Jason Mullin, Bosman, MB for $10,000.00

Lot 27 - Young Mr Hartley 160H S: Black Gold Advance 8D Buyer: 3G Land & Cattle, Ashern, MB for $10,000.00

Sentes Farms 3G Land & Cattle 4G Acres Andres Stock & Seed Arthur Polled Herefords Bar 7 Farms Billy Slough Chris Baran Darrell Peterson David Dreilich Dempsey Land & Cattle Co. Ltd. Dwight Zerie H Bar M Land & Cattle Haubrich Farms J Farm Jason Mullin Jason Todd Kory Francis Landon Poyser Larry Lowe Lesley Marsh Lilian River Ranch Lynn Cattle Company Inc. Mike Edwards Osiowy Farms Inc. Owen Schmitz Ray Jacula Farms Rylan Matechuk Southland Ranch Terry & Carla Gravelle Wacoalty Ltd. Warren Herndier Whitewood Livestock

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Janzen Ranches 29th Annual Red & Black Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale Rosemary, AB March 24, 2022 Auctioneer: Don Oberg Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary Red Purebred Bulls Red Angus Bulls Black Purebred Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

28 9 3 40

$188,750.00 $53,850.00 $14,750.00 $257,350.00

$6,741.00 $5,983.00 $4,917.00 $6,433.75

High Selling Lots Lot 2 - AEDJ Cash 17J S: Circle G Cash 1C DS: AEJD Mr Stinger 1Y Consignor: Janzen Ranches Buyer: Spring Lake Simmentals

$12,000.00

Wheatland Cattle Co. 18th Annual Bull Sale Bienfait, SK March 24, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Purebred Simmental Bulls 31 Percentage Simmental Bulls 33 Yearling Angus Bulls 8 Bulls 72 $1,133,250.00 Commercial Heifers 29

$21,370.97 $11,166.67 $12,750.00 $15,739.58 $ 1,706.90

High Selling Lots Lot 44 - Wheatland Dimensional 1147J S: CKCC LD Dimension 8965 DS: Wheatland Royal Flush 435 Consignor: Wheatland Cattle Co. Buyer: JP Cattle Co.

$200,000.00

Perrot Cattle Co & Come As U R Simmental & Black Angus 5th Annual Bull & Female Sale Alameda, Saskatchewan March 25, 2022 Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Simmental Bulls Angus Bulls Simmental Heifers Angus Heifers Charolais Heifer Sale Total

20 23 9 7 1 60

$115,500.00 $101,500.00 $ 36,750.00 $ 36,500.00 $ 6,000.00 $296,250.00

$5,075.00 $5,022.00 $4,083.00 $5,214.00 $6,000.00 $4,937.50

High Selling Lots Lot 34 - Come As U R 28J $7,500.00 S: MRL Outlast 41G DS: Come As U R Red Rocket Consignor: Come As U R Simmentals & Angus Buyer: Alex & Nicki Franken 70

Lot 14 - AEDJ Matrix 67J S: Sunny Valley Matrix 32E DS: Deeg Mr 4A Consignor: Janzen Ranches Buyer: Kokay Farms Ltd.

$10,000.00

Lot 28 - TJJS Milestone 112J S: Outlaw Mr Milestone 739E DS: Great Dane Red Fire Consignor: Janzen Ranches Buyer: Fawn Hill Farms Ltd.

$10,000.00

Lot 53 - Red JRA Tex 85J S: Red Flying K Tex 71G DS: Red Flying K Neptune 70Y Consignor: Janzen Ranches Buyer: Fawn Hill Farms Ltd.

$10,000.00

Lot 5 - AEDJ Alliance 42J S: DHS Mr Alliance 23G DS: Double Bar D Red LP 66R Consignor: Janzen Ranches Buyer: Spring Lake Simmentals

$9,250.00

Lot 18 - Wheatland Made At War 167J S: Wheatland Man O’ War 907G DS: STF Dominance T171 Consignor: Wheatland Cattle Co. Buyer: Bar T Ranch

$42,500.00

Lot 58 - Wheatland Bull 1219J S: BCLR Ambition E301 DS: Wheatland Bull 298Z Consignor: Wheatland Cattle Co. Buyer: Robb Farms Ltd.

$37,500.00

Lot 16 - Wheatland Express Way 149J S: Wheatland Red Express 890F DS: KWA Red Rock 5T Consignor: Wheatland Cattle Co. Buyer: Salty Lake Simmentals

$35,000.00

Lot 1 - Wheatland Bull 120J S: LLW Card True North G71 DS: WS Epic E152 Consignor: Wheatland Cattle Co. Buyer: Mud Butte Simmental

$25,000.00

Lot 40 - Come As U R 3J $6,500.00 S: MRL Outlast 41G DS: MRL 130Y Consignor: Come As U R Simmentals & Angus Buyer: Harley Day Lot 43 - Come As U R 11J $6,500.00 S: Hart State of War 056C DS: Springcreek Liner 104S Consignor: Come As U R Simmentals & Angus Buyer: Mark Has Lot 29 - KKBS 8J $6,250.00 S: MRL Playmaker 36G DS: Springcreek B Gold 18F Consignor: Come As U R Simmentals & Angus Buyer: MRL Ranching Lot 28 - KKBS Peace Maker 40J $6,000.00 S: MRL Playmaker 36G DS: KOP Crosby 137W Consignor: Come As U R Simmentals & Angus Buyer: Trent Walls

14 Purebred Bulls Averaged $8,421 13 Fullblood Bulls Averaged $8,400 17 Gelbvieh Bulls Averaged $7,464 33 Charolais Bulls Averaged $5,957 10 Red Angus Bulls Averaged $4,835 15 Black Angus Bulls Averaged $4,696 102 Bulls Averaged $6,563

Fairview Advance 585J

Fairview Chisel 10J

Triple-K Simmentals - $18,000

Fairview Fortune 485J

Thornsteinson Land & Livestock Ltd. - $15,000

Fairview Solar 41J

Little Willow Creek Ranch - $13,500

Oakview Simmentals - $18,000

Fairview Rattler 46J

Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals - $13,500

Belle-Plaine Land and Cattle Big Hills Simmentals Black Omen Cattle Co. Brian Blight Bruce Tebb Corey & Jennifer Senft Creekridge Farms Ltd. Czech V7 Ranch Diamond Horsheshoe Ranch Irvine Wessing Jason Goudy John Barsi Malcolm Wilkowski Monte & Doran Frick Stephanow Farms Ted Stachura Twin-Brae Simmentals Zuchkan Farms Land & Livestock

Fairview Cannon 47H Lindsay Horvath - $11,000

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Cattle Capital Bull & Female Sale McCreary, MB March 25, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary Fullblood Simmental Bulls Purebred Simmental Bulls Gelbvieh Bulls Purebred Simmental Heifers Total Commercial Heifers Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

11 14 7 10 42 $222,500.00 7 $253,700.00

$6,763.64 $5,628.57 $5,100.00 $3,360.00 $5,297.62 $1,885.71

Lot 11 - Sunville Joker 135J S: Wheatland Bull 945G DS: Big Hills Red Bomb 65B Consignor: Sunville Simmentals Buyer: High Bluff Stock Farm

$11,000.00

Lot 2 - Sunville Jairo 103J S: NAC Battle Cry 4F DS: Klondike Arnie GNM 250Z Consignor: Sunville Simmentals Buyer: Gail & Henry Jannsen

$10,500.00

Lot 25 - Sunville Jax 165J S: Wheatland Bull 945G DS: CDI Authority 77X Consignor: Sunville Simmentals Buyer: Brimner Cattle Co.

$9,000.00

Lot 20 - Sunville Jacoby 149J S: FGAF Agreement 030D DS: MFI Cornerstone 7187 Consignor: Sunville Simmentals Buyer: Gabor Farms

$8,000.00

Lot 13 - X-T Black Justice 1J S: SFM Stoughton 18D DS: More’s Tank 108Y Consignor: X-T Simmentals Buyer: Lazy S Ranch

$17,000.00

Lot 48 - Boundary Red Alliance 47J S: CCLT Alliance 91C DS: Rust Rio Grande 7022 ET Consignor: Boundary Ranch Buyer: Brylor Ranch

$16,000.00

Lot 46 - Boundary Outlaw 255J S: Outlaw Bull 948G DS: MRL Capone 130B Consignor: Boundary Ranch Buyer: Kathol Simmental Ranch

$14,500.00

Lot 22 - Boundary Proclamation 74J S: WS Proclamation E202 DS: Boundary Viking 46A Consignor: Boundary Ranch Buyer: Westway Farms Ltd.

$13,500.00

Lot 39 - KT Walk This Way 1034 S: Mader Walk This Way 224B DS: WHF Limitless B011 Consignor: KT Ranches Buyer: Leonard Zdan

$8,000.00

Lot 33 - KT Rio 1033 S: Rust Rio Grande 7022 ET DS: SVS Brooks 669D Consignor: KT Ranches Buyer: Squaw Valley Ranch

$7,500.00

Lot 26 - KT Betts 1296 S: SVS Betts 808F DS: IPU Red Deputy 25C Consignor: KT Ranches Buyer: Diamond K Cattle Co

$7,000.00

Lot 24 - KT Betts 1666 S: SVS Betts 808F DS: Wheatland Red Ace 747T Consignor: KT Ranches Buyer: Westman Farms

$6,000.00

High Selling Lots Lot 3 - Sunville Battle Cry 106J S: NAC Battle Cry 4F DS: FGAF Guerrero 810Y Consignor: Sunville Simmentals Buyer: Manasseh Fleckvieh

$13,000.00

Southwest Showcase 13th Annual Simental Bull Sale Swift Current, SK March 28, 2022 Auctioneer: Donny Peacock Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary Red Simmental Bulls Black Simmental Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

33 25 58

$244,250.00 $176,000.00 $420,250.00

$7,402.00 $7,040.00 $7,245.69

High Selling Lots Lot 30 - Boundary Motley 69J S: Double Bar D Motley 412C DS: TNT Gunner N208 Consignor: Boundary Ranch Buyer: Oberle Bros & LaBatte Simmentals

$25,500.00

KT Ranches Online Bull Sale

DLMS.ca April 2, 2022 Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

Sale Summary

Lots

Gross

Average

Simmental Bulls SimAngus Bulls SimAngus Bulls Sale Total

19 1 16 36

$ 97,900.00 $ 4,500.00 $105,700.00 $208,100.00

$5,153.00 $4,500.00 $6,606.00 $5,780.55

High Selling Lots

Lot 23 - KT Betts 1135 S: SVS Betts 808F DS: Red U-2 Reckoning 149A Consignor: KT Ranches Buyer: Art Wheat

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$9,500.00

27th Annual Advantage Simmental & Charolais Bull Sale Saskatoon, SK April 2, 2022 Auctioneer: Don Oberg Sale Management: Transcon Livestock Corp.

Sale Summary

Lots

Red Purebred Bulls 27 Black Purebred Bulls 4 Fullblood Simmental Bulls 4 Two-Year Old Simmental Bulls 1 Two-Year Old Charolais Bulls 6 Sale Total 42

Gross

Average

$158,600.00 $21,250.00 $20,450.00 $7,000.00 $28,600.00 $235,900.00

$5,874.00 $5,313.00 $5,113.00 $7,000.00 $4,767.00 $5,616.67

High Selling Lots Lot 5 - Double G Judge 44J S: McIntosh Arsenal 55C DS: Sunny Valley Lancer 108Z Consignor: Double G Simmentals Buyer: Wade Joorisity

$10,250.00

Spirit of the North Annual Bull Sale Spiritwood, SK April 4, 2022 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Summary Simmental Yearling Bulls Charolais Bulls Angus Bulls Sale Total

Lots

Gross

Average

32 24 13 69 $434,750.00

$6,745.31 $6,212.50 $5,369.23 $6,300.72

High Selling Lots Lot 2 - CRS Mr Westcott 11J S: Erixon Lad 112F DS: LFE Biss RS Lewis 314Y Consignor: Werstroh Farms Ltd. Buyer: Prairie Wind Farms Ltd.

$16,000.00

Lot 1 - Double G Jackpot 12J S: McIntosh Arsenal 55C DS: Springcreek Ted 41U Consignor: Double G Simmentals Buyer: Wade Joorisity

$10,000.00

Lot 33 - Lazy Bar B Redcoat 2J S: Little Perks Big Red 3721G DS: Kuntz Sheriff 8A Consignor: Lazy Bar B Simmentals Buyer: Finnlane Farms

$9,000.00

Lot 11 - Double G Jasper 99J S: Circle G Foundation 11F DS: Sunny Valley Lancer 108Z Consignor: Double G Simmentals Buyer: Jason Lasota

$8,000.00

Lot 19 - Double G Horner 163H S: McIntosh Arsenal 55C DS: Springcreek Ted 41U Consignor: Double G Simmentals Buyer: Jack Craig

$7,000.00

Lot 26 - CRS Mr Westcott 61J S: Erixon Lad 112F DS: Shawacres Shelton 18S Consignor: Werstroh Farms Ltd. Buyer: Turtle River Ranch

$15,500.00

Lot 23 - CRS Mr Eddy 49J S: WILC Ed 14E DS: GCW Rocky 783Z Consignor: Werstroh Farms Ltd. Buyer: Amendt Enterprises Ltd.

$12,000.00

Lot 16 - CRS Mr Westcott 38J S: Erixon Lad 112F DS: Kuntz Yonder 11Y Consignor: Werstroh Farms Ltd. Buyer: KS Cattle Corp.

$10,500.00

Lot 14 - CRS Mr Westcott 42J S: Erixon Lad 112F DS: LRX Black 88Y Consignor: Werstroh Farms Ltd. Buyer: Gordon Zyznomirski

$10,000.00

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5 W Simmentals............................................. 81 Adair Ranch.................................................... 75 Alameda Agencies Ltd.................................... 84 Alliance Simmental Farms.............................. 81 Alta Genetics.................................................. 85 Anchor D Simmentals Ltd..................... OBC, 75 Applecross Cattle........................................... 75 Ashworth Farm & Ranch Ltd.................... 53, 79 Aumack Simmentals....................................... 79 Bar CL Livestock............................................ 75 Beechinor Bros. Simmentals.......................... 75 Big Rock Simmentals..................................... 75 Black Gold Simmentals.................................. 61 Black River Farms.......................................... 81 BlackSand Cattle Company............................ 81 Blushrose Simmental Farm............................ 79 Bohrson Marketing Services........................... 85 Bonchuk Farms.............................................. 81 Boomer Creek Livestock................................ 81 Bouchard Livestock International................... 85 Boundary Ranch............................................. 79 Bova-Tech Ltd................................................. 85 Bow Valley Genetics....................................... 85 Brooksland Farms.......................................... 79 Brown, Grady.................................................. 84 Canadian Cattlemen-Mike Millar.................... 85 Carey, Brent.................................................... 84 Cattle Cures.................................................... 84 Circle G Simmentals & Angus........................ 75 City View Simmentals..................................... 79 Clearwater Simmentals.................................. 75 Crossroad Farms............................................ 79 Czech-Mate Livestock.................................... 75 Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd.......... 85 Deeg Simmental............................................. 75 Destiny Simmentals........................................ 82 Diamond T Simmentals.................................. 75 DJ Farms........................................................ 82 Donovandale Farms....................................... 82 Dora Lee Genetics.......................................... 82 Dorran Marketing Inc...................................... 84 Dorran, Steve................................................. 84 Double Bar D Farms............................... IFC, 79 Double G Simmentals..................................... 79 Downey Farms............................................... 81 Dunc’s Cattle Co............................................. 82 Dwayann Simmentals..................................... 82 Eagle-Ridge Simmentals................................ 76 East Poplar Simmentals................................. 79 Edge, Dean..................................................... 84 EDN Simmentals............................................ 79 Elm Tree Farms.............................................. 82 Fallen Timber Farms...................................... 75 Ferme Davenport Farm.................................. 83 Ferme Gagnon Inc.................................... 49, 83 First Class Cattle Marketing........................... 85 Flying TL Simmentals..................................... 69 Foley Simmentals........................................... 82 86

Forden Fairview Farm Ltd.............................. 71 Genex............................................................. 85 GJR Simmentals............................................. 79 Gordon Jones Simmentals............................. 65 Grant Rolston Photography Ltd...................... 84 Gravandale Simmentals................................. 82 Grinalta Farms................................................ 76 H.S. Knill Co. Ltd............................................ 85 Hairy Hill Cattle Co......................................... 76 Hannah Simmentals....................................... 76 High Bluff Stock Farm..................................... 81 High Country Cattle Services......................... 76 Hi-Tech Farms................................................ 82 Hoegl Livestock.............................................. 79 Indian River Cattle Co.................................... 82 Janzen Ranches............................................. 76 Jetstream Livestock........................................ 82 JNR Farms..................................................... 76 Johnson Ranching.......................................... 51 Keato Meadow Simmentals............................ 76 Kin-Kin Cattle Co............................................ 76 Kuntz Simmental Farm............................. 63, 80 LaBatte Simmentals....................................... 80 Lazy Bar-B Simmentals.................................. 80 Lazy S Ranch Inc........................................... 76 Leewood Ranch........................................ 47, 76 Lewis Farms............................................. 43, 76 Little Willow Creek Ranch............................... 80 Lobster Point Farms....................................... 83 Lone Stone Farms.......................................... 76 M & J Farms................................................... 81 M & R Cattle Co.............................................. 76 MacKenzie Cattle Company........................... 76 Mader Ranches.............................................. 76 Mar Mac Farms.............................................. 81 Masterfeeds.................................................... 84 Maxwell Simmentals................................. 45, 77 McCormack Family Ranch............................. 80 MCG Simmentals........................................... 77 McIntosh Livestock................................... 63, 80 McManus Simmentals.................................... 81 McMillen Ranching Ltd................................... 80 MI Simmentals................................................ 77 Mitchell Cattle Co........................................... 75 Nolara Farms.................................................. 77 North Creek Simmentals................................ 80 North Hill Simmentals..................................... 77 O Double E Farms.......................................... 77 Okotoks Fleckvieh Embryo Group.................. 77 Oslanski Simmental Farms............................. 77 Parkhill Ranches............................................. 77 Peace Country Simmentals............................ 75 Pearson Farms............................................... 77 Pheasantdale Cattle Co.................................. 80 Pine Creek Simmentals.................................. 77 Porter Ranches............................................... 77 Prairie Partners............................................... 65 Rancier Farms.......................................... 45, 77

RDG Simmentals............................................ 77 Red Rose Angus............................................. 80 Rehorst Farms Ltd.......................................... 82 Ririe Simmentals............................................ 77 River Point Cattle Co...................................... 82 Riverbank Farms............................................ 81 Robb Farms.................................................... 80 Robson Acres................................................. 82 Rosebud Simmentals..................................... 77 R-Plus Simmentals......................................... 55 Rust Mountain View Ranch............................ 83 SAJ Simmentals....................................... 63, 80 Scissors Creek Cattle Co............................... 69 Seven-M Livestock......................................... 78 Silver Lake Farms........................................... 65 SilverSmith Farms Ltd.................................... 78 Simmeron Fleckvieh Simmentals................... 78 Skeels, Dan.................................................... 84 Southpaw Cattle Company............................. 78 Spring Creek Simmentals......................... 59, 80 Spring Lake Simmentals................................. 78 Starwest Farms.............................................. 78 Steen Agencies Inc......................................... 84 Stewart Simmentals........................................ 83 Stock, Mark..................................................... 84 Stone Hill Farm............................................... 83 Stone Simmentals/Hard Rock Genetics......... 78 Storebo Farm.................................................. 80 Sullivan Simmentals....................................... 83 Sully’s Farm.................................................... 83 Sun Rise Simmentals............................... 80, 69 Sun Star Simmentals...................................... 78 Sunny Valley Simmentals............................... 80 Swan Lake Farms........................................... 81 Swantewitt Simmentals.................................. 78 T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.............................. 59, 85 The Register................................................... 83 Timberlind Auctions........................................ 84 Todd Simmentals............................................ 83 Transcon Livestock Corp........................ IBC, 85 Triangle 33 Simmentals.................................. 69 Triple Rose Simmentals................................. 83 Tryon Simmentals........................................... 83 Tymarc Livestock............................................ 78 Verleysen Farms............................................. 78 Virginia Ranch................................................ 78 W2 Farms....................................................... 81 W2 Land & Cattle........................................... 78 Weldehaven Farms........................................ 83 Wells’ Crossing Cattle Company.................... 78 Westway Farms Ltd........................................ 78 Windy Knoll Farm........................................... 83 WJ Simmentals............................................... 78 Wolfe Farms................................................... 79 Wolfe’s Fleckvieh............................................ 79 Wright’s ProRich Seeds.................................. 82 XRC Simmentals............................................ 81

#13, 4101 19th St. N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7C4 P: (403) 250-7979 • F: (403) 250-5121 www.simmental.com • E: cansim@simmental.com CSA Executive President Marlin LeBlanc Estevan, SK P: (306) 634-8031 C: (306) 421-2470 marlinleblanc@sasktel.net First Vice-President Shane Williams East Garafraxa, ON P: 519-787-1323 C: 519-938-1220 jetslivestock@aol.com Second Vice-President Byron Johnson Amisk, AB P: (780) 856-2175 C: (780) 806-3560 johnsonranching@gmail.com CSA Directors Roger Deeg Strathmore, AB P: (403) 901-5305 rbdeeg@gmail.com Ben Farrant Lousana, AB P: 403-896-4331 redtopagventures@gmail.com

Blair McIntosh Maymont, SK C: (306) 441-7755 mcintoshlivestock@hotmail.com Bill Biglieni Douglas, MB, C: (204) 729-7925 wlblivestock@gmail.com Scott Mathews Canton de Hatley, QC C: (819) 993-5187 scottmathews01@gmail.com Jennie Mutch Vernon, PEI C: (902) 388-1613 jenniemutch@gmail.com Provincial Associations British Columbia Reanne Sanford Quesnel, BC P: 250-991-9496 reanne@krssimmentals.ca

Alberta President Barclay Smith Cherhill, AB P: 780-305-6716 barclay.sibl@hotmail.com Field Person Dwayne Martin Stettler, AB P: (780) 940-3510 dmartin3510@gmail.com Secretary: Katie Deeg P: (403) 899-2291 albertasimmental@gmail.com Saskatchewan President Kyle Ashworth Oungre, SK P: (306) 861-9352 kyleashworth@hotmail.com

Ontario President Scott Dykstra Jarvis, ON P: (905) 768-4281 dykstras@optionsdsl.ca

CSA Staff General Manager Bruce Holmquist C: (639) 314-4613 bholmquist@simmental.com

Secretary: Cassidy Cadarette Foster Lac Brome, QC (450)-204-6836 asq-qsa@outlook.com

Processing Department & Member Services Perry Welygan pwelygan@simmental.com

Office Manager Member Services Manager: Barb Judd Ashton Colvin P: (403) 250-7979 memberservices.osa@gmail.com bjudd@simmental.com Quebec Programs Coordinator President: Pat Sullivan Sue Giles Gracefield, QC P: (403) 793-0409 sgiles@simmental.com (819)-334-2409

Maritimes President Kerwin Delong Secretary: Carolyn McCormack Kingston, NS P: (306) 697-2945 P: (902) 765-2645 sasksimmental@yourlink.ca kdelong@bellaliant.net Manitoba Secretary: Lacey Fisher Melissa McRae Amherst, NS President P: (902) 661-0766 Brandon, MB timberwoodfarms@seasidehighP: (204) 573-9903 speed.com prairiepistoldesigns@gmail.com Secretary: Laurelly Beswitherick P: (204) 637-2046 b2@inetlink.ca

Laurie Macdonald lmacdonald@simmental.com Dallas Wise dwise@simmental.com Receptionist & Member Services Devra Leavitt dleavitt@simmental.com Administrative Assistant Rae-Lee Erickson rerickson@simmental.com YCSA Coordinator Crystal Fisk 306-897-0274 cfisk@simmental.com

SPRING 2022 Publication Information...................................................2 From The Gate Post (English)........................................4 DNA Rebate Program.......................................................5 Breed Improvement (English)........................................6 Annual Meeting Notice...................................................8 New Board Of Directors..................................................9 From The Gate Post (French)...................................... 10 Vet’s Advice....................................................................... 12 CSA Bylaw Changes........................................................ 13 Breed Improvement (French)..................................... 14 Meet The CSA Dirrectors.............................................. 16 CCA Article......................................................................... 20 CBBC News Release....................................................... 21 CRSB Report...................................................................... 22 Congresso Ganadero de las Estrellas...................... 24 CSA Hall Of Fame 2020................................................ 26

CSA Hall Of Fame 2021................................................ 27 CSA Convention 2022................................................... 28 Member Announcements............................................ 30 FCSF Fundraising Auction............................................ 32 YCSA National Classic................................................... 33 CSA Award Of Excellence............................................. 34 Alberta Simmental Association................................. 35 Saskatchewan Simmental Association.................... 36 Manitoba Simmental Association............................. 37 Quebec Simmental Association................................ 38 Maritime Simmental Association.............................. 39 2022 Spring Sale Results.............................................. 41 Advertiser’s Index............................................................ 86 CSA Contacts.................................................................... 87 What’s Happening.......................................................... 88

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What’s Happening

OCT. 5 OCT. 6

MAY MAY 7

JUNE

JUNE 4 - 5 JUNE 26

JULY JULY 1

JULY 7 - 10 JULY 20 - 24 JULY 21 - 24 JULY 23 JULY 23 JULY 28 - 31 JULY 29 - 31 JULY 30

AUGUST AUG. 5 - 7

AUG. 10 - 14 AUG. 13

RUST MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH SPRING TURN-OUT BULL SALE MERCER, ND MARITIMES YCSA CLASSIC CRAPAUD, PEI MSA SUMMER SHOW TREHERNE, MB SUMMER “HERD BOOK” SIMMENTAL COUNTRY ISSUE ADVERTISING BOOKING DEADLINE QUEBEC JUNIOR BEEF SHOW CROOKSHIRE, QC YCSA NATIONAL CLASSIC PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB CSA CONVENTION PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB CSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND BANQUET PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB FCSF FUNDRAISING AUCTION PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB ALBERTA WILD ROSE CLASSIC STETTLER, AB SASKATCHEWAN TIGER LILY CLASSIC WEYBURN, SK ASA SUPPER AND AGM STETTLER AG GROUNDS, STETTLER, AB ONTARIO TRILLIUM CLASSIC ACASTER, QC DAWSON CREEK EXHIBITION DAWSON CREEK, BC QUEBEC SIMMENTAL FIELD DAY QUEBEC

SEPTEMBER SEPT. 2 - 4

IPE ARMSTRONG, BC SEPT. 2 - 5 EXPO BROME BROME, QC SEPT. 2 - 5 SHAWVILLE FAIR SHAWVILLE, QC SEPT. 7 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER FALL SIMMENTAL COUNTRY ISSUE ADVERTISING BOOKING DEADLINE SEPT. 10 20TH ANNUAL ONTARIO AUTUMN SIMMENTAL CLASSIC HANOVER, ON SEPT. 17 SOURCE FOR SUCCESS XXI SALE INDIAN RIVER, ON SEPT. 23 - 24 HERITAGE BEEF CLASSIC WINDSOR, NS SEPT. 24 FERME GAGNON INC. & GUESTS 25TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE CHENEVILLE, QC SEPT. 24 EASTERN HARVEST SIMMENTAL HEIFER SALE CHENEVILLE, QC SEPT. 24 - 25 NB BEEF EXPO SUSSEX, NB SEPT. 24 - 25 CARP FAIR CARP, ON SEPT. 24 - 25 GLENCOE FAIR GLENCOE, ON SEPT. 24 - 25 LINDSAY EXPO LINDSAY, ON SEPT. 30 - OCT 2 OLDS FALL CLASSIC OLDS, AB

OCTOBER OCT. 1 OCT. 2 OCT. 4

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ONTARIO SIMMENTAL SOLUTION SALE LISTOWEL, ON IRCC “QUALITY CONTROL” FEMALE SALE INDIAN RIVER, ON ANCHOR D INFLUENCED CALF SALE RIMBEY, AB

OCT. 7 OCT. 7 - 9 OCT. 13 OCT. 14 OCT. 15 OCT. 16 OCT. 20 OCT. 22 OCT. 15 OCT. 26 - 29 OCT. 31

ANCHOR D INFLUENCED CALF SALE PONOKA, AB ANCHOR D INFLUENCED CALF SALE WESTLOCK, AB ANCHOR D INFLUENCED CALF SALE DAWSON CREEK, AB EXPO BOEUF QUEBEC THE EVOLUTION: VOLUME 2 LLOYDMINSTER, SK ANCHOR D “PASTURE TREASURE FEMALE SALE RIMBEY, AB STARS OF THE VALLEY SIMMENTAL SALE METCALFE, ON RPCC & GUESTS “FALL GALA” PRODUCTION SALE GLENCOE, ON 2022 EDITION MADER RANCHES LADIES NIGHT CARSTAIRS, AB QUEBEC ELITE SALE SHEFFORD, QC DECEMBER WINTER SIMMENTAL COUNTRY ISSUE ADVERTISING DEADLINE MANITOBA AG EX BRANDON, MB RUST MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH PRODUCTION SALE MERCER, ND

NOVEMBER NOV. 4 - 13

ROYAL AGRICULTURE WINTER FAIR TORONTO, ON NOV. 1 - 5 LLOYDMINSTER STOCKADE ROUNDUP LLOYDMINSTER, SK NOV. 5 POPLAR MEADOWS PRODUCTION SALE FORT FRASER, BC NOV. 9 - 12 FARM FAIR INTERNATIONAL EDMONTON, AB NOV. ACTUAL DATE TBD :: FUTURES ONE ONLINE SIMMENTAL SALE :: EDITION 13 DLMS.CA FARMGATE TIMED NOV. 21 SUN RISE SIMMENTALS COMPLETE DISPERSAL SALE MCAULEY, MB NOV. 23 CAMROSE COUNTRY CLASSIC 11TH ANNIVERSARY SALE VIKING, AB NOV. 24 LEWIS FARMS “LEADING LADIES FEMALE SALE” SPRUCE GROVE, AB NOV. 25 SIMPOWER FEMALE SALE OLDS, AB NOV. 28 - DEC. 3 CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION REGINA, SK NOV. 30 AGRIBITION SIMMENTAL “CWA 51ST ANNIVERSARY” SALE REGINA, SK

DECEMBER DEC. 4 DEC. 6 DEC. 7 DEC. 9 DEC. 11 DEC. 12 DEC. 12 DEC. 14 DEC. 16 DEC. 20 DEC. 21 - 22 DEC. 30 DEC. 31

QUEENS OF THE HEARTLAND PRODUCTION SALE MCAULEY, MB KEYSTONE KONNECTION 43RD ANNUAL SIMMENTAL SALE BRANDON, MB DOUBLE BAR D “SHARING THE HERD” GENETICS SALE GRENFELL, SK MCMILLEN RANCHING LTD. “HERDBUILDER 2022” SALE CARIEVALE, SK BONCHUK FARMS FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE MCAULEY, MB BORDER CITY 5TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL SALE LLOYDMINSTER, SK Y COULEE “YOU BE THE JUDGE” FALL BULL AND HEIFER SALE LLOYDMINSTER, SK CANADIAN DONORS PREGNANT RECIPIENT ONLINE SALE DLMS.CA FARMGATE TIMED FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 11TH ANNIVERSARY SIMMENTAL SALE OLDS, AB SPRING CREEK SIMMENTALS & RED ROSE ANGUS COMPLETE DISPERSAL MOOSOMIN, SK R PLUS SIMMENTALS COMPLETE DISPERSAL ESTEVAN, SK PREMIER & GUESTS FALLS VIEW PRODUCTION SALE LISTOWEL, ON NEW YEARS RESOLUTION SALE EDMONTON, AB

Lot #68 – River Dance, buyer Gra-Tan Ranch, AB

Lot #58 – Jagger, buyer Little Willow Creek & Kulyk Simmentals, SK

Lot #54 – Hitch buyer Spruceburn Simmentals, AB

Lot #71 - Cruz buyer Short Grass Farms, AB

Lot #53 – Holtby buyer M & R Damen Farms, AB

Lot #55 – Harlan buyer Travis & Lynn Trask, BC

Lot #24 – Momentum buyer Sargeant Cattle Co, AB

Lot #3 – Huckleberry buyer Kotowich Evergreen Farms

Travis & Lynn Trask, BC Wolfe Farms, AB Wolfe’s Fleckvieh, AB Little Willow Creek, SK Kulyk Simmentals, SK Blushrose Simmentals, SK Valley Edge Farms, AB Walt & Val Hedges, BC Ron Bignold, AB David & Jeremy Abt, AB Bar K Cattle Co, AB Gra-Tan Ranch, AB Kindra & Cody Mashon, AB Short Grass Farms, AB Colin Foster, AB Kilar Land & Cattle, AB Andy Mueller, AB Trenson Farms Ltd, AB Randy & Shirley Ingram, AB

Dennis & Ellen Herman, AB Wild Bronco ranch, AB Wyatt Dahm, AB Flewelling Livestock, AB Battrum Cattle Co, AB Wood River Ranch, AB George & Gail Slusarczyk, AB Thomas Cunningham, ON Joe & Sandra Dahm, AB Prins Bros, AB Starwest Farms, AB Mark Underschultz, AB Castor Colony, AB Jordan Livestock, AB Scott Anderson, AB Morsan Farms, AB Gary Rassmussen, AB Schnell Farms, AB

Madge Farms, AB Diamond Rio Ranch, AB Kotowich Evergreen Farms, AB Ferrybank Farming, AB Gerig Farms, AB Ben Herman, AB Grant Bailey, AB Aaron Olson, AB Sheppard Farms, ON Pinto Cow Ranch, AB Carver & Tracey Johnson, AB 4M Cattle Co, AB M & G Hollingsworth Farms, AB Jennifer & Brant Cleland, AB Little Rainbow Ranch, SK Drew & Deanna Keivers, AB Craigmyle Colony, AB Wacoalty Enterprises, SK Sargeant Cattle Co, AB

Pasture Treasure Female Sale October 14 @ Anchor D Ranch

Kevin Olmstead, AB Wendy Pellett, AB Sagwich Land & Livestock, Oregon Springside Colony, AB Shaw Farms, AB Flatlands Cattle, MB Craig Abt, AB Erskine Colony, AB Crooked Lakes Livestock & Grain, AB Cow Boss, AB Graff Simmentals, BC Bill Orlick Farms, AB David Rentz, AB 7F Ranch, BC Gene & Pam Riley, AB Gary Waldron, AB Parker Farms, AB M & R Damen Farms, AB Spruceburn Simmentals, AB

Genetic Edge Bull Sale February 10 @ Anchor D Ranch

Anchor D Calf Sales October 4- Rimbey October 5 - Ponoka October 6 - Westlock October 7 - Dawson Creek

Dan, Karen, Mackenzie & Garren Skeels 403-843-4756 • 403-783-1217 Box 1638 - Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 anchordsimmentals@gmail.com

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