COMMERCIAL PRODUCER LIKES PERFORMANCE OF STRAIGHT-BRED SIMMENTAL CATTLE
VOLUME 25, ISSUE 2
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D & D Farms Commercial Producer Likes Performance of Straight Bred Simmental Cattle
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From The Gatepost CSA Association 2025 Convention Highlights
Breed Improvement
Hitting The Target with the Selection Equation
Vet’s Advice
Change to Supply Alternatives & Advertising About Antimicrobials
Amelioration De La Race
Atteindre La Cible Avec
L’equation De Selection
What’s Happening
Along with producing calves with excellent weaning weights, Dallas George says one other feature that’s important to them as they have raised Simmental cattle on their Manitoba farm for the past 50 years, is working with a breed with a great attitude.
George, who along with his wife Danielle and family, own and operate D & D Farms in Virden, southwest Manitoba, says at calving and processing time and really anytime they are working with cattle, it is important to be around animals they can trust.
“Simmental have proven to be a very docile beef breed,” says George, who is the third generation on the 200-head commercial cowcalf operation. “We are often working in close quarters with cattle, and at calving time my wife and I take turns checking the herd, and my dad, who is 84, is still at the farm every day, so I have absolutely no tolerance for poor temperament in cattle. The odd time you get an animal that looks at you sideways, well I’m sorry they are going down the road. But for the most part it is just an excellent, easy-going breed to work with.”
The farm was started by George’s grandfather, who immigrated from England in the 1900s. George’s parents, Donald and Donna later took over and named it D & D Farms, and the farm name by chance still remains appropriate as Dallas and Danielle are principal owners and operators today. They also have two daughters, Casey, 15 and Laney, 13, who are interested in 4-H as well as hockey.
The farm has a landbase of about 4,000 acres with about half in pasture and hayland and 2,200 acres in annual cropping.
George’s dad introduced the first Simmental genetics to the farm in 1975 as he had Hereford cows bred to Simmental using A.I. service. Liking the markings and performance of those calves he bought their first Simmental bull in 1976.
“As I was growing up I got involved in 4-H and gained an interest in showing cattle,” says George. He soon found work helping Blair and Lois McRae of Mar Mac Farms in Brandon preparing their Simmental and Angus cattle for the show ring. And then later he also worked for 17 years helping Scott and Orycia Anderson of Mountain View Farm in Swan River to prepare and show cattle at various shows and sales. Working with the Andersons, he says they often would have as many as 20 to 25 head of Black Angus cattle at a show.
“It was just a great learning experience,” says George. “Over the years I helped prepare cattle for shows and prepped probably 800 to 1000 bulls of various breeds for spring bull sales. One of the main benefits is that I gained a real appreciation for all beef breeds. Simmental has worked well for us, but I have respect for the qualities and values of every beef breed.”
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D & D Farm runs a high percentage Simmental herd. Lower percentage animals would be 5/8s and three-quarter blood cows “while I’d say on the top end we have a lot of cows that could be registered if we chose to do so,” he says.
George says the straight-bred program has worked well for their farm. “I was asking dad about the early days, and he said it was common to have Hereford calves weighing about 400 pounds at weaning,” says George. “While today with these Simmentals we are seeing calf weaning weights average in the 750 - 775 pound range.”
The D & D herd begins calving in early January. The heifers usually start calving around January 8, while the mature cows start a couple weeks later — around January 20 to 25. “In recent years we’ve tightened up the breeding season to about 60 days of exposure to the bulls, so the calving season starts in January, and we’re usually wrapped up by early March. We have two daughters with various activities through the winter which keeps us busy, so I don’t want a four-month long calving season.”
The herd is kept close to the farmyard in January. As cows and heifers near calving, they are brought into one of two barns for calving, each barn able to hold about 30 pairs. “We try to manage it so everything calves indoors,” says George. “My wife and I take turns checking the herd every couple of hours.”
The length of stay in the barns after calving depends on the available space. At the peak they may see 12 to 14 calves or occasionally as many as 18 calves per day. Usually, pairs stay in the barn at least a day or two. All calves are processed and tattooed for identification purposes, before returning to the yard. Winter feeding ration includes plenty of straw as well as good quality hay.
All breeding is done at home before cows are turned out on pasture. Bulls are turned out with females starting in early April for 60 days. “Calving is done, the bulls are turned out, so then we are busy getting the crop seeded,” says George. “By the time we are done seeding the breeding season is over, and then by June cows and heifers can head out to pasture.”
George says they are fortunate to have most pasture in close proximity. They do have to haul some cattle to one pasture, but most of the herd can be trailed down the road to different pastures which are either native or tame grass species. The herd is split into different grazing groups for the summer.
Calves are weaned straight off the cows usually in early October. From the calf crop, George selects what’s needed as replacement heifers, another five head are kept for 4-H projects, and a few head will be fed and processed to provide meat to family and friends. The steers and any remaining heifers are marketed through Heartland Livestock Services in Virden.
After the calves are gone, the first and second calf heifers are put out on hayfield regrowth and fed some grain as well. The main cow herd will be trailed a few miles south of the main yard to graze on a section of land some of which is just grass and some of it being hay aftermath. They will remain there until the snow flies, usually trailed home around Christmas.
“Our winter-feeding program includes good quality hay, along with cereal straw and a bit of grain,” says George. “Also, in recent years we have been growing a field of German millet, which has excellent growth, is very productive and makes excellent greenfeed. So, with the hay, millet, grain and straw the cows have an excellent ration as they head into the new year and calving season.”
George says while he appreciates all beef breeds, the Simmental cattle have had an excellent fit on their farm. “We certainly like the mothering ability and the maternal side of the herd,” he says. “The cows produce plenty of milk which helps to raise calves with excellent weaning weights. They have excellent performance.”
“We can’t track every steer that sold, but we do hear back from several feeders who say our calves always finish very well.”
George says while both daughters are involved in the Beef 4-H program, it is too early to know whether either will be involved with the farm as they get older. “As we do process a few head to supply beef to family and friends, my youngest daughter is actually quite interested in the processing side. She’s learning as much as she can about that. They both are learning skills through 4-H and being on the farm, which will provide them with tools that will no doubt be useful later in life.”
George says the plan is to stay connected to breeders and keep improving on the quality of cattle they have on the farm. “One of the real benefits of this industry is getting to know and work with a lot of excellent people,” he says. “It’s been a long time since I helped prep cattle for the show ring, but I am still in contact people I met many years ago. You meet some fantastic people along the way, so it is important to keep in touch, and work to maintain and build relationships.”
FROM THE GATEPOST
BY BRUCE HOLMQUIST General Manager, Canadian Simmental Association
CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION 2025 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
The cattle market in Canada is at an all-time high and never have we strung multiple years together where prices have increased consecutively as we have over the last three years. As Simmental breeders from across Canada gathered in Weyburn, Saskatchewan July 24th – 27th for the Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) Convention and National YCSA show, they all brought with them a huge amount of optimism leading into the 2025 calf run. The Saskatchewan Simmental Association pulled out all the stops and did a fantastic job of hosting the event at the Weyburn Agricultural facility.
The event began on Thursday with a tour of some local manufacturing facilities followed by a meet and greet evening for everyone to renew and develop new acquaintances.
The following day began with meetings for the board of directors of the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation as well as a Provincial Presidents meeting with the CSA board. This meeting is always a highlight of the week as it brings together the Presidents as well as the marketing ideas and initiatives from the various parts of the country which leads to discussion of what worked and what didn’t for each province or region. The CSA continues to support the provinces through its Provincial matching Advertising grant program which pays for half of the cost of various marketing efforts.
A panel discussion consisting of Mark Shologan, Scott Matthews, and Ryan Hurlburt and moderated by new Saskatchewan Simmental Association President Kyron Manske followed in the afternoon. These four individuals brought together several important segments of the cattle industry to exchange thoughts and ideas on marketing cattle not only today but in the future.
Saturday consisted of the CSA and FCSF Annual General meetings. This year was a return to a face-to-face meeting with the addition of an online option for those who were unable to attend in person. We thanked retiring director and past President Shane Williams and welcomed new director Blair Williamson from Ontario. The newly elected executive consists of President Randy Noble, Barclay Smith, and Ben Farrant. Past President Jennie Mutch remains on the CSA board for one more year as she finishes out her three-year term. Another year of successful operations was reported with not only a profitable year financially but also one of growth through increased memberships and other activity. Saturday wrapped up with the CSA banquet and FCSF auction. Through the generosity of the many donators, bidders and buyers, approximately $131,000 was raised for the Foundation’s programming.
The weekend ended with the Young Canadian Simmental Association’s National show. Approximately 120 head were shown by youth from across Canada. The excitement and enthusiasm that these Junior members bring to our breed is amazing. The event was made even more special by having Kirk Stierwalt from Leedey Oklahoma join us to not only judge some of the classes but to also impart his vast experience and knowledge to all in attendance. Another special guest who was with us for the entire event was new American Simmental Association (ASA) EVP Jon DeClerk. The relationship between the CSA and ASA is a special one that extends well beyond the joint genetic evaluation we share and also extends to shared genetics and programming ideas.
Congratulations and thank you to all who were involved in organizing and attending this year’s convention. It was a memorable weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the Maritimes next year!
BREED IMPROVEMENT
BY SEAN MCGRATH
Breed Improvement Coordinator for the Canadian Simmental Association
HITTING THE TARGET WITH THE SELECTION EQUATION
The Canadian Simmental Association was founded by a group of forwardthinking breeders committed to advancing the breed and promoting Simmental genetics. These original founders were focused on improving the breed to encourage its acceptance and use in the commercial industry.
Over time, new tools have been added to support that original vision. These include performance testing, genetic evaluation (EPDs), and genomics, as well as tools such as sire searches and online data entry. What hasn’t changed is the vital role breeders play in improving how Simmental genetics contribute to the commercial beef industry.
It is important to remain focused on the goals of our individual breeding programs so that our decisions are targeted and effective. Knowing our goals also helps us determine “optimum” versus “maximum” when using genetic selection tools to build our cowherds. For the record, “more” is not a target. It’s also essential to remember that what we market into the commercial cowherd is genetic potential—not individual performance— although individual performance may provide an indicator of potential for certain traits. We are ultimately selling DNA to the commercial industry.
Once we have established a target, the importance of accuracy becomes more apparent. Selection progress is determined by a relatively simple equation:
• Selection intensity refers to how much pressure we place on a trait. Are we selecting bulls in the top 1% or using very specific EPD criteria? Are we using AI to produce a large number of calves from a sire with a desired trait?
• Accuracy reflects how effectively we select the right animals to mate. In other words, are we truly selecting the DNA we think we are? As the accuracy of an EPD increases, it indicates we have more information about the animal’s DNA, and thus, a greater likelihood of selecting specific genes.
• Generation interval measures how long it takes for a sire or dam to replicate themselves. In cattle, this typically spans several years.
These three factors interact in complex ways, making selection both a science and an art. Let’s walk through a simplified example to illustrate how this works, using a program targeting high longevity, or Stayability.
The breed average for Stayability EPD is 15.2. The top 25% of the breed is at 16.9, and the top 1% is at 21. Selecting a sire with a Stayability EPD of 22 versus one with 17 represents an increase in selection intensity—we’re applying more pressure on that trait.
If we have an average cowherd (EPD = 15.2), the average Stayability EPD of the offspring from using a bull with a 22 EPD versus one with 17 would be 18.6 versus 16.1.
Now let’s assume we’ve found two sires, each with a Stayability EPD of 17, but with different accuracies: one is a yearling bull with 0.15 accuracy, and the other is an older AI sire with 0.40 accuracy. Both sires will improve Stayability, but the higher-accuracy sire provides more certainty. We know more about his DNA, and it’s less likely his EPD will change as more data becomes available.
This is where genomics comes into play. A simple genomic test might raise the accuracy of the yearling bull to a level comparable to the proven sire. With genomics, we are more likely to make the correct selection to meet our target.
In many programs that select for longevity, breeders often look for pedigrees stacked with cows that reach 10 years of age or older. This method takes a long time. If a cow were mated once as a heifer and again at age 10 with the same sire, the predicted genetic merit of both calves would be identical. However, in practice, we often wait 10 years to “prove” the genetics—mainly because of concerns about accuracy.
A genomic test could provide early insight into that initial mating, offering the same or even greater accuracy than waiting 10 years. This allows us to make the same breeding decisions much earlier. In this way, genomics helps reduce the generation interval.
The combined power of EPDs (selection intensity), accuracy (via genomics and performance data), and reduced generation interval (enabled by genomics) places Simmental breeders in a unique and advantageous position.
The tools available today are more powerful than ever—and continue to improve. With such powerful tools, identifying and aiming for the right target is more important than ever.
This article focused on a relatively simple, single-trait example. As we add more selection criteria—fertility, growth, longevity, structure, carcass quality—progress on any single trait may slow, but overall improvement in profitability may increase.
No bull excels at everything, and in reality, there is no “perfect” animal, especially given the diversity of commercial production systems. Defining clear goals, and then using the right tools to guide our selection decisions, will ensure that the Simmental breed continues to deliver targeted, highvalue genetics to the industry.
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REMINDER THAT THE CANADIAN SIMMENTAL AND THE AMERICAN SIMMENTAL AND ALL FOREIGN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS’ FRACTION TABLES WILL DIFFER
Prior to purchasing a Simmental and bringing it into Canada, you will want to ensure the fraction in the ASA and all other foreign countries align with the CSA fraction table to your satisfaction for your herd. Prior to your purchase call into the CSA and request a Canadian % review to be completed; this comes at a cost of $25.00/head.
VET’S ADVICE
BY ROY LEWIS, DVM
CHANGES TO SUPPLY ALTERNATIVES & ADVERTISING ABOUT ANTIMICROBIALS
They say the only constant is change, and these days—with global supply, manufacturing, transportation, and distribution issues—the word that can strike fear in producers or the veterinarians who supply them is “Backorder.” Every year, we convince ourselves that shortages will not happen.
The bigger a herd becomes, the more critical these shortages are. In this presentation, I will focus on potential solutions—ways to avoid shortfalls—and the importance of keeping an open line of communication between you and your local veterinary clinic.
This will help give you a heads-up about what is happening in the marketplace. One often forgets that, on a global scale, Canada’s livestock sector is small, so new developments may not make their way into Canada right away. Plus, if there is a shortage somewhere else, Canada may not get its fair share.
I have even found myself nervous, many times as a veterinarian, when essential products such as key antimicrobials, vaccines, growth implants, or dewormers became scarce and unavailable for extended periods.
Shortages are especially critical if they occur at key times and may lead to the overuse of other products. There is also the problem if stand-alone products become unavailable.
Regulatory bodies do take notice when essential products are in short supply and may grant concessions to allow production—such as what happened with lidocaine, the local anesthetic, in the past year.
The good news is that veterinarians are often the first to hear about shortages and can seek out alternatives for you. For most major products, there are alternatives that are remarkably similar, or even generics—meaning they are essentially the same product sold under another trade name. In the case of vaccines,
certain antigens may be missing or extra, but your veterinarian will know if that is truly critical to your situation. Remember, with COVID vaccines for humans, we switched between many different products, sometimes achieving an even better immune response.
The same principle can apply to bovine vaccines. There is a distinction between using modified live vaccines and killed vaccines, but when timing is the main concern, you may be able to switch products if availability—or rather, unavailability—warrants it.
We also hear about resistance—whether bacterial resistance to antimicrobials or parasite resistance to anthelmintics/dewormers. Sometimes, this is geographically specific, so it’s important to follow your veterinarian’s lead. They, along with the pharmaceutical industry, have a good understanding of whether resistance is actually occurring in the field. Management changes can also help prevent overuse of antimicrobials or dewormers in practice.
I’m sure all of us now use fewer antimicrobials than in the past, thanks to low-stress weaning and direct marketing. This avoids the extra stress from trucking and co-mingling at auction markets, reducing morbidity and, in turn, the need for respiratory disease treatments.
Starting now, you will also notice no advertising of antimicrobials or other prescription products in producer magazines. The idea is to avoid steering producers toward products that require a prescription—these should come directly from your herd veterinarian. Hopefully, your veterinarian will stay up to date with advancements through industry contacts.
In my experience, producers have always been good at sharing information with each other about what they have been advised to use or vaccinate with.
However, to avoid misinformation, always run any new medications or treatments you hear about by your herd veterinarian first. This ensures the advice is accurate and not taken out of context.
In the past, advertising often led to confusion—such as hearing about an American product approved there but not in Canada. Even if it is approved here, withdrawal times may be different, making it easy to follow a path of misinformation.
It’s true that some veterinary clinics become very brand loyal and may not realize that another pharmaceutical company has a product that improves cattle production, is more convenient, or enhances animal welfare practices.
Even veterinarians can get so busy that they don’t have time to review new advancements.
Some may question the validity of new research until they’ve tried it themselves before recommending it to clients. Having a strong veterinary-client-patient relationship means you can openly discuss new products, ideas, or management changes—and get an informed response from your veterinarian.
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BY TYLER FULTON Canadian Cattle Association President
SEPTEMBER COMMERCIAL COUNTRY
Trade risk and uncertainty continue to prevail in our industry. Fortunately, live cattle and beef are part of the CUSMA trade agreement. While the uncertainty and risk are frustrating, market conditions are strong, and margins are high.
Interprovincial trade barriers are being reviewed and removed, new export markets are being explored and trade agreements are being pursued, and consumer demand for beef remains high. There is much to be optimistic about as Parliament prepares to resume for the fall session.
CCA was invited to share recommendations as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government prepares to present its first budget. Our budgetary recommendations are consistent with the priorities outlined in our election document and include:
• Ensure continued duty-free trade of live cattle and beef with the United States
• Update Canada’s Specified Risk Material (SRM) removal requirements to align with the United States
• Investment in Business Risk Management programs— Livestock Price Insurance (LPI), AgriStability and Advance Payments Program (APP)—to make the programs affordable and effective for producers
Our industry is in a position where investing in Business Risk Management tools is worthwhile to protect producers’ investments in their operations. For cow-calf producers, the recently announced change in the AgriStability compensation rate is particularly meaningful. The increase is significant, and if producers trigger a payment, more of the loss will be covered.
While the deadline for this year has passed, it is not too late to review the program and plan ahead for 2026. We are hopeful that additional investments in BRM programs will be announced as part of the budget.
Throughout the summer, uncertainty over the Canada–USA trade relationship has kept CCA busier than usual, advocating for the continued integration of the North American beef industry.
The North American cattle herd is at its lowest level in more than 50 years, and we are facing an unexpected challenge.
With the disturbing development of a New World screwworm infestation moving through long-established barriers within Mexico, the USA has been forced to place new restrictions on cattle moving north from Mexico.
These restrictions have further exacerbated the tight supply and threaten the processing sector, as capacity utilization is reaching critically low levels. Now more than ever, the North American industry cannot afford additional barriers at the US–Canada border, which would alter the competitive landscape if we were to lose a plant due to lack of supply.
In late July, CCA was fortunate to be invited to participate in an Indo-Pacific trade mission with Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood Heath MacDonald. This was also Minister MacDonald’s first international trip, and he is focused on growth in the region.
It was my first overseas trip since stepping into the role of president. In-person meetings and trade missions such as these are critical for market expansion and relationship building.
Indonesia is an important market for Canada, reaching $1.2 billion in exports last year. Canadian beef and pork are available in stores in Singapore and are served in Michelin-starred restaurants, hotels, and on airplanes. Canadian beef is very much in demand throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
While we were overseas, it was announced that Australia had reopened its market to Canadian and American beef imports. While Australia is unlikely to begin importing large quantities of Canadian beef, this is a very positive development.
A few other Asian countries still have some BSE-related restrictions in place, and we hope they will soon follow Australia’s example so we can further expand our export markets. Increased global demand for Canadian beef only increases the need for more Canadian cattle, which will further strengthen our industry.
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AMELIORATION DE LA RACE
PAR SEAN MCGRATH
Coordonnateur des programmes d’amelioration de la race, Association Simmental du Canada
ATTEINDRE LA CIBLE AVEC L’ÉQUATION DE SÉLECTION
L’Association Simmental du Canada a été fondée par un groupe d’éleveurs avantgardistes dans le but de faire progresser et promouvoir la génétique de la race Simmental. Ces fondateurs originaux étaient préoccupés par l’élevage et l’amélioration de la race pour encourager l’acceptation et l’utilisation de la génétique Simmental dans l’industrie bovine commerciale.
Au fil du temps, de nouveaux outils ont été ajoutés pour renforcer cette vision originale. Cela inclut le contrôle de performance, l’évaluation génétique (EPD) et la génomique, mais aussi des outils tels que les recherches de taureaux et la saisie de données en ligne. Ce qui n’a pas changé au cours de cette période, c’est le rôle des éleveurs dans l’amélioration des qualités des Simmental au profit de l’industrie bovine commerciale.
Il est important de se rappeler l’objectif visé dans nos programmes individuels afin que nous puissions bien cibler nos décisions. Connaître cet objectif nous aide également à déterminer l’optimum versus le maximum lorsque nous utilisons des outils de sélection génétique pour bâtir nos troupeaux. Pour votre référence, « Plus » n’est pas une cible.
Il est également important de se rappeler que ce que nous commercialisons dans les troupeaux commerciaux est le potentiel génétique, et non la performance individuelle, bien que la performance individuelle puisse fournir un indicateur de potentiel pour certains caractères. Nous vendons de l’ADN à l’industrie commerciale.
Une fois que nous avons établi un objectif, l’importance de la précision commence à devenir plus évidente. Le progrès par la sélection est déterminé par une équation relativement simple.
Réponse à la sélection = (Intensité de sélection x Précision) ÷Intervalle entre génération
• L’intensité de la sélection signifie essentiellement combien de pression nous mettons sur un caractère. Utilisons-nous des taureaux dans le premier 1% ou pour un EPD d’un caractère très spécifique ? Utilisons-nous l’insémination artificielle et produisons-nous un grand nombre de veaux à partir d’un taureau avec une caractéristique spécifique que nous recherchons.
• La précision est la description de la qualité du travail que nous faisons pour choisir les bons animaux à accoupler, ou en d’autres termes, sélectionnons-nous l’ADN que nous pensons avoir. À mesure que la précision d’un EPD augmente, cela signifie que nous avons plus d’informations sur l’ADN de l’animal et donc une plus grande probabilité de sélectionner des gènes spécifiques.
• L’intervalle de génération est une mesure du temps qu’il faut à un taureau ou à une vache pour se reproduire. Chez les bovins, cela prend généralement plusieurs années.
Ces trois facteurs interagissent de diverses manières et font de la sélection à la fois une science et un art. Je vais passer en revue un exemple ci-dessous pour, espéronsle, montrer un peu comment cela se produit. Utilisons un programme qui a une cible pour une longévité élevée ou la durabilité. La moyenne de race pour l’EPD de la longévité est de 15,2, les 25 % supérieurs de la race étant à 16,9 et les 1 % supérieurs
à 21. La sélection d’un taureau avec un EPD de la longévité de 22 par rapport à 17 représente une augmentation de l’intensité de la sélection. Nous mettons plus de pression sur la capacité à durer. Si nous avons un troupeau moyen (EPD = 15,2), la différence moyenne chez les descendants utilisant un taureau avec un EPD de 22 comparé à 17 est 18,6 comparé à 16,1.
Maintenant, supposons que nous avons trouvé deux taureaux avec un EPD de 17 et des précisions différentes de leur EPD. L’un est un taureau d’un an avec une précision de 0,15 et l’autre est un père d’insémination plus âgé avec une précision de 0,40. Les deux feront avancer notre sélection pour la longévité, cependant le taureau avec la plus grande précision offre plus de certitude en termes de prédiction.
Nous en connaissons plus sur son ADN, et il est moins probable que son EPD change à mesure que nous obtenons plus de données. C’est là que la génomique entre en jeu car un simple test génomique peut nous permettre d’augmenter la précision sur un taureau d’un an à des niveaux équivalents à ceux d’un taureau éprouvé. Avec la génomique, nous sommes plus susceptibles de faire le choix « Correct » pour atteindre notre cible.
Enfin, dans de nombreux programmes qui sélectionnent pour la longévité, nous pouvons examiner un pedigree contenant des vaches âgées de 10 ans ou plus. Cette approche signifie qu’il faut beaucoup de temps pour sélectionner pour la longévité.
Si une vache était accouplée de la même manière alors qu’elle est une génisse et de nouveau à l’âge de 10 ans, nous prédirions que le mérite génétique de la progéniture serait identique (veau avec les mêmes parents, mais juste né à 10 ans d’écart).
En réalité, nous avons attendu dix ans pour utiliser la génétique, en partie parce que nous pouvions avoir douter de sa précision. Un test génomique aurait pu fournir des informations sur l’accouplement initial qui a produit un niveau de précision égal ou supérieur à celui obtenu en attendant dix ans. Nous pouvons prendre les mêmes décisions d’élevage des années plus tôt. La génomique peut ainsi nous permettre de réduire nos intervalles de génération.
La puissance des EPD (intensité de sélection) combinée à la précision (génomique et données de performance) et à la capacité de réduire l’intervalle de génération (génomique) place les éleveurs Simmental dans une position unique dans l’histoire de la race. Les outils de sélection sont plus puissants aujourd’hui que jamais auparavant et ils continuent à s’améliorer. En raison de ce pouvoir, viser la bonne cible est très important.Enfin, cet article a touché un exemple sur un seul caractère relativement simple.
Au fur et à mesure que nous ajoutons plus de caractères à nos décisions de sélection (fertilité, croissance, longévité, structure, carcasse), les progrès sur un caractère individuel peuvent ralentir, mais les progrès globaux sur la rentabilité peuvent être améliorés
Aucun taureau n’est parfait pour tout, et la vérité est qu’il n’y a pas de perfection car les systèmes de production commerciale sont assez diversifiés. Comprendre l’objectif et ensuite utiliser les outils disponibles pour venir appuyer nos décisions de sélection garantira que la race Simmental continuera à fournir une génétique bien ciblée à l’industrie.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that participated in our Fall Female Sale and Annual Bull Sale this past spring. We are honoured to have many of the most progressive seed stock and commercial outfits in North America source their genetics right here at the ranch year after year.
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The Canadian Simmental Association is the ONLY place to register your half-blood Simmental/Angus calves and receive that information, and as a bonus they can be upgraded over the generations to purebred Simmental status.
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ASJA REPORT
BY KADE RANCIER
In July of 2024, I was selected as one of the top two aggregates at the YCSA National Classic in Olds Alberta, winning myself a trip to the 2025 AJSA National Classic in Madison, Wisconsin. In July of this year, I attended the show. It was a huge show with 548 juniors and over 1200 head of cattle entered from every corner of the United States.
I competed in many competitions including sales talk, judging, Cattleman’s Quiz, and the Calvin Drake Genetic Evaluation Quiz. There were 157 in my Intermediate age group alone and I enjoyed and learned something new in every competition I competed in. The Cattleman’s Quiz and the Calvin Drake Genetic Evaluation were challenging but I was able to use my knowledge about farming and genetics to place 1st in the Cattleman’s Quiz and 7th in the Calvin Drake Genetic Evaluation Quiz. My personal favourite contest was the Sales Talk competition. I was able to talk to breeders about Canadian bred cattle and what they bring to the table when crossed with American genetics, earning 7th overall Intermediate in the Sales Talk competition. The judging competition consisted of 5 classes of cattle. We were given performance data and EPD’s to judge along with the live cattle. Oral reasons were given in one class as well as answering questions based on one of the classes. I placed 17th overall Intermediate in judging. All of this earned me 6th Overall Intermediate High Point and High Point Intermediate Rookie, a huge honour for myself attending my first AJSA National Classic.
The show was one of my favourite parts, with over 1200 head of cattle entered being evaluated over 2 days. The show ran in two rings, with an Owned show and Bred and Owned show. Both days, the show ran from 8 am to past 7 pm, making for a long day of sorting through cattle.
I got to see large sire groups competing in a huge event filled with so many high quality cattle. I enjoyed watching the show and walking around the barns talking to people and learning more about the show cattle industry in the US. Finding space for 1200 head of cattle is a hard challenge for most, and there are very few facilities large enough to host a show of this magnitude. This year’s AJSA Junior Nationals was hosted in Madison, Wisconsin, at the same facility that the World Dairy Expo is held, which is a beautiful and huge facility that left plenty of space for exhibitors to enjoy the show.
Walking around the barns witnessing so many professionals work on cattle leading up to and on show day, watching so many talented exhibitors compete throughout the week and listening to the judges that judged the shows and contests, I gained knowledge that I will bring back to Canada to become a better cattleman and showman. The show opened my eyes to how big the Simmental industry truly is and the high caliber of cattle proved exactly why our breed is so popular and works so well not only in the show ring but home in the pasture.
Although the competitions were a highlight of the trip, I met people and made connections that I will have for years to come. Thanks to the support of the Young Canadian Simmental Association and the Canadian Simmental Association I was able to check a box off of my bucket list. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity I was given, for the people I met on the trip, new experiences, and the Wisconsin frozen custard, bratwurst and cheese curds.
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FARMFAIR INTERNATIONAL
November 5-8, 2025 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
Dahl Farms Ltd, Calvin Dayl was selected from a buyer’s draw of over 1200 bulls sold and transferred by Saskatchewan Simmental Association members. He purchased a bull from Boundary Ranch of Robsart, SK.
Landon will recieve a $2000 sale credit to be used towards the purchase a bull or female from public auction or private treaty from a current SSA member.
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Sept 13 23rd Annual Ontario Autumn Simmental Classic Hanover, ON
Sept 18-21 Classic Heritage Beef Show Windsor, NS
Sept 19-22 BC Agricultural Expo Barriere, BC
Sept 20 Source for Success XXIV Sale Indian River, ON
Sept 25 – 28 Carpe Fair Carpe, ON
Sept 25 Ultra Livestock Production Sale Carstairs, AB
Sept 27 Ferme Gagnon & Guests 28th Annual Simmental Production Sale Cheneville, QC
Sept 27 17th Annual Ranchman’s Ridin’ & Recitin’ Pen Show
Swift Current, SK
Sept 27 Barrhead Beef Bash Barrhead, AB
Sept 28 Eastern Harvest 11th Annual Female Sale
Sainte-Sophie-de Lévrard, QC
OCTOBER
Oct 3-5 Olds Fall Classic Staffa, ON
Oct 4 Ontario Simmental Solution 8th Annual Sale Staffa, ON
Oct 4 Futures One Simmental Sale: Edition 16 Staffa, ON
Oct 4 Select Female Sale Shawinigan, QC
Oct 5 IRCC “Quality Control IX” Female Sale Indian River, ON
Oct 6 Koyle/Stewart/Miller 3rd Annual Online Sale DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed
Oct 7 Canadian Sires October Online Semen Sale DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed
Oct 9 The Evolution: Volume V Lloydminster, SK
Oct 10 Anchor D “Pasture Treasures“ Females Sale Rimbey, AB
Oct 11 Expo Boeuf - National Simmental Show Victoriaville, QC
Oct 11 Shades of Fall 2nd Annual Simmental Female Sale Bentley, AB
Oct 13 Balamore Farms Shoreline Female Sale Great Village, NS
Oct 14 Highwoods Family Affair Sale DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed
Oct 18 Stars of the Valley Simmental Sale Metcalfe, ON
Oct 16 – 19
NB Beef Expo Sussex, NB
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Fraser Valley Junior Showdown
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Gilchrist Genetics Gems Female Sale
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Mader Ranches Ladies Night Carstairs AB
Quebec Elite Sale Shefford, QC
Oct 25 Triangle Stock Farm “Keepin It Simple” Simmental Female Sale
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Oct 26
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Oct 28 – 31
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Atlantic Alliance Production Sale Nappan, NS
Leahy Livestock Select Bull & Female Sale Featuring Guest M&L Cattle Co. Indian River, ON
Sane Female Sale
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DRSS Commercial Bred Heifer Sale
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Oct 29 - Nov 1 Manitoba Ag Ex Brandon, MB
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Dudgeon Cattle Co. & Guest Top Cut Bred Heifer Sale Hanover, ON
Cherry Creek Farms Online Bulls & Female Sale
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Canadian Sires November Online Semen Sale
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Farmfair International Edmonton, AB
Yorkton Harvest Showdown Yorkton, SK
Rainbow River Simmental Online Sale Toronto, ON
Royal Winter Fair Toronto, ON
Nov 13 W Sunrise Angus & Simmental Production Sale Olds, AB
Nov 15
Transcon’s Western Harvest 12th Annual Simmental Female Sale Didsbury, AB
Nov 15 Six Mile Ranch “Genetic Focus 2025“ Sale Fir Mountain, SK
Nov 20 Pembina Triangle Simmental Association 45th Annual Sale
Cypress River, MB
Nov 21 Ladies of the Peace 4th Annual Female Sale Grand Prairie, AB
Nov 22 KSL Simmental Production Sale Beaverlodge, AB
Nov 22 Stanley Martens Farms Flechvieh Mature Cow Herd Dispersal Decorah, Iowa
Nov 27 The Associate Invitational DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed
Nov 28 Lone Stone Farms Invitational Female Sale Westlock, AB
Nov 24 – 29 Canadian Western Agribition Regina, SK
Nov 30 Lakeview Simmentals Production Sale Meacham, SK
DECEMBER
Dec 1 Anderson Bred Heifers 12th Annual Sale Innisfail, AB
Dec 1 Westman Farms 26th Annual Bred Heifer Sale Vermilion, AB
Dec 2 Canadian Sires December Online Semen Sale DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed
Dec 2 Keystone Konnection 47th Annual Simmental Sale Brandon, MB
Dec 3 Country Classic Sale Viking, AB
Dec 4 Lewis Farms Leading Ladies Female Sale Spruce Grove, AB
Dec 4 Maple Lake Stock Farms Fall Bred Heifer Sale DLMS.ca
Dec 5 SimPower 10th Annual Female Sale Olds, AB
Dec 6 Wolfe Farms 21st Annual Fleckvieh Sale Valleyview, AB
Dec 7 Northern Light Simmentals Bred Heifer & 2 year-old Bull Sale Rossburn, MB
Dec 8 Up The Ante Online Female Sale
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Dec 9 Cream of the Crop Simmental Female Sale DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed
Dec 10 Premium Picks Simmental Female Sale Kenton, MB
Dec 11 Transcon Simsational 48th Annual Simmental Sale Moose Jaw, SK
Dec 12 OPT Bred For Success 2nd Female Event
Dec 13
Darlingford, MB
Transcon’s Season Wrap-Up Simmental Bull & Female Sale
Neepawa, MB
Dec 13 Kathol Simmental Ranch
Drayton Valley, AB
Dec 13 MRL Herd Builders
Carievale, SK
Dec 14 Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale
McAuley, MB
Dec 15
Dec 16
Dec 16
Dec 16 -17
Dec 17
Dec 18
Opportunity Knocks Sale 6.0
Lanigan, SK
Southern Alberta Simmental Round Up 32nd Annual Bull & Female Sale
Stavely, AB
Ladies Of Windy Knoll Online Female Sale
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DRSS Commercial Bred Heifer Sale
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Steppler Farms Production Sale
Miami, MB
MAVV Farms Bull & Female Event
Okotoks, AB
Dec 19 Friday Night Lights 14th Annual Simmental Sale
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Dec 30
Dec 31
Olds, AB
Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale
Red Deer, AB
Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale
Red Deer, AB
Crittenden Land & Cattle Complete Hereford Dispersal
Imperial, SK
Transcon’s National Trust - On Ice Sale
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New Year’s Resolution Sale Volume XIV Calgary, AB
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Sunday, September 28, 2025
Eastern Harvest 11th Annual Female Sale
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OCTOBER
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Shades of Fall - 2nd Annual Simmental Female Sale Bentley, AB
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Transcon’s Western Harvest 12th Annual Simmental Female Sale
NEW DATE & LOCATION - Didsbury, AB
Friday, November 28, 2025
Lone Stone Farms Invitational Female Sale Westlock, AB
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Lakeview Simmentals Production Sale Meacham, SK
DECEMBER
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Keystone Konnection 47th Annual Simmental Sale Brandon, MB
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Pleasant Dawn Farms 1st Annual Charolais Female Sale Oak Lake, MB
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Transcon’s Simmsational 48th Annual Simmental Sale Moose Jaw, SK
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Transcon’s Season Wrap Up Bull & Female Sale Neepawa, MB
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Southern Alberta Simmental Round-Up 32nd Annual Bull & Female Sale Stavely, AB
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Transcon’s National Trust - On Ice Sale - Online Jay Good
Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale
Transcon’s Ultimate Red & Black XXVIII Simmental Sale
Transcon’s White Gold Charolais Sale Red Deer, AB
Monday, December 20-22, 2025
ANCHOR D CD JESTER 8L
BLL Creed 950G x Anchor D Hesper 577H Bred to BEE INTREPID 111L
ANCHOR D MELISSA 284M
FGAF Radioactive 030E x Madge Ms Keller 9K Bred to BHR GANNON G776
ANCHOR D MARIGOLD 475M
Black Gold Fort Knox 12F x Anchor D
Deanna 203D Bred to BHR GANNON G776
ANCHOR D MACS LUNA 33L
Steadybrook Flight SGT FF 4J x Anchor D Macs Fushia 300F Bred to BHR GANNON G776
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Anchor D Kingpin 503K x Anchor D Haileigh 364H Bred to BHR GANNON G776
ANCHOR D MAREN 268M
Deeg El Dorado 81K x Anchor D Escallie 377G Bred to BLACK GOLD RED ROCK 64M
ANCHOR D MACS LAINEY 38L
Virginia Bowman 100H x Skywest Gretchen Bred to BHR GANNON G776
ANCHOR D MIRA 400M
Anchor D Yellowstone 513J x Applecross Cynthia 19D Bred to BEE INTREPID 111L
ANCHOR D MYLAH 346M
Deeg El Dorado 81K x Anchor D Cairo 356G Bred to WEPPLERS EIGHT BALL 168M
ANCHOR D MARIE 155M
Virginia Precision 16C x Anchor D Hadrian 549H Bred to BHR GANNON G776
ANCHOR D MADISON 454M
FGAF French Attack 010C x Anchor D Bailey 462D Bred to BHR GANNON G776
