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FLYING W MAROON FIVE 155Z OSU FINAL EXAM 3139 SIRE: Boss Hoss 8832 SIRE: Haycow Cutting Edge 055 SIRE: SAV Final Answer 0035 MGS: OCC Next Step 762N MGS: 4L Ram Canyon 62S MGS: SAV Brilliance 8077 EPDs: BW +2 WW +54 YW +78 Milk + 21 EPDs: BW +5 WW +70 YW +104 Milk+27 EPDs: BW +1.5 WW +57 YW +101 Milk + 24

Thank You

To all our 2014 buyers and bidders.

Your interest in our genetics and support of our program is gratifying. We sincerely thank-you.

Mark your calendar! October 10th, 2014, for the Genetics in Motion Female Sale. Featuring 125 Red and Black Angus females.

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These tremendous sires are walking at Blair’s right now. Watch for their genetic influence.

Joining our ! p u e n i L e r i s d r He RED U-2 JUSTIFIED 235Z JUSTIFIED was our pick of the 2013 U-2 Bull Sale. JUSTIFIED combines explosive muscle and volume with soundness of structure and phenotype. He is a good looker! We just love his calves and look forward to their development. BW 80 lbs. 205 Wt 886 lbs. 365 Wt. 1476 lbs Scr 38 cm BW -0.6 WW +40 YW +62 Milk +20 Tot Mat +40

RED FLYING K AMBUSH 6T RED U-2 MAMA’S BOY 167X RED FLYING K LAKOTA 104U RED U-2 JUSTIFIED 235Z RED U-2 INXS 1665S RED U-2 DUCHESS 386X RED U-2 DUCHESS 2G

BUSHS ROCK SOLID 983 ROCK SOLID was a member of the outstanding Pen of 3 for Bush Angus at the 2013 Denver Stock Show. He has left us an impressive group of calves this spring. Be sure to check them out! BW 92 lbs. 205 Wt 847 lbs. 365 Wt. 1440 lbs. Scr 38 cm BW +1.9 WW +46 YW +86 Milk +29 Tot Mat +51

S A V BISMARCK 5682 BUSHS UNBELIEVABLE 423 BLACKBIRD 8708 BUSHS ROCK SOLID 983 BUSHS G 13 STEEL BUSHS DELIGHT 7603 BUSHS CINCHA DELIGHT 739

... Joining ROCK SOLID in our Black line-up HF SMOKIN’ ACES 105Y BAR-E-L IRON WILL 32Y BAR-E-L NATURAL LAW 52Y SOUTHLAND THRILLER 83X

BAR-E-L MUCHMORE 155A BAR-E-L PURE POWER 230Z CRAFT UPWARD 1301 RING CREEK FLYNN 25A

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Joining JUSTIFIED in our Red line-up... RED CROWFOOT 4ACES 2193Z RED BAR-E-L MAGIC MIKE 189Z RED BAR-E-L ZORRO 7Z RED BAR-E-L ANTHEM 46A RED DURALTA FORWARD MOTION 4A RED WHEEL ALLIANCE 22U

Dave & Lynne Longshore Family Stettler, AB T: 403.579.2394 C: 403.740.6788 Webpage: www.bar-e-l.com Email: barelangus@gmail.com

14-04-25 8:40 AM

Thank You to everyone who left their frozen waterbowls at home to attend our sale

High Selling Bull

High Selling Heifer

Early Sunset Chisum 27A

Early Sunset Burgess 11A

Purchased by Breed Creek Angus, Mankota, SK

Purchased by Tom Neustaetder, Crystal City, MB

Jim Grant and Peggy Grant

Box 220 Edam, SK S0M 0V0 Phone/Fax: 306.397.2541 Cell: 306.441.3590 earlysunsetangus@hotmail.com Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angus Advantageâ&#x20AC;&#x192; 1

4-3342 Millar Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G9 Ph: 306-933-4200 • Fax: 306-934-0744 info@tbarc.com • www.tbarc.com Chris Poley: 306-220-5006 Ted Serhienko: 306-221-2711 Shane Michelson: 403-363-9973

Ben Wright 519-374-3335 bcwright19@hotmail.com

View the Catalogue online at www.buyagro.com

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Table of Contents

Spring 2014 - Female Issue

Features 16

Gateway to data-driven quality

Carcass 101

Shows 27

Lloydminster Bull Show & Sale

Calgary Bull Show & Sale

As In Every Issue 25 The Real World 42 Under The Gavel 45 A Breeder’s... Veterinary Perspective 70 Rates & Subscriptions Cover Photography By Kim Harder

71 The Final Word

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Crescent Creek Cizzlar 10A S Chisum 6175 X Sitz Heritage BW: 2.9 WW: 61 YW: 108 Milk: 29 TM: 60 Top 4% Weaning Top 3% Yearling Top 1% Maternal & Milk He is ranked at the top of the breed for carcass values with a ribeye of 16.6, marbling of 3.84 and lean meat yield of 66.1% Owned with LLB Angus

Red Twin Heritage Hustle 24A

Red Howe Hustle X Red Howe Mr Matrix BW: 2.6 WW: 49 YW: 75 Milk: 13 TM: 38

Box 85, Simpson, SK S0G 4M0 Rob Garner: 306-836-2035 Cell: 306-946-7946 E: nordallimousin@sasktel.net www.nordallimousin.com Today’s Angus Advantage 5

red six mile tuff enuf 11z

red ekw beartooth 22z

sire: red sss boomtown 260d mgs: red wildman crossfire 512r

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red six mile better deal 34z

red brylor arson 84z

sire: red sss arson 85u mgs: red brylor sdl squall 230s

sire: red six mile rawhide 222x mgs: red bar-e-l ribeye 103r

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sire: red benchmark better beef mgs: red u2 big league 7136t

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Crossfire...

...a result of mating two outstanding phenotypes with tremendous genetic profiles. Both “Titlest” and “Big Tibbie” as we refer to her, are outstanding in every dimension of beef and breed character and those traits have been transmitted to Crossfire in large proportion. Low birth, above average growth with carcass, fertility and maternal all tied together resulting in a moderate, wide based, soft made beef bull with lots of hair and gentle disposition. Crossfire will see heavy service here at the ranch as we test out this outstanding young prospect in our ever growing Black Angus seedstock program.

BW: 72 LBS. ADJ 205: 836 LBS. ADJ 365: 1375 LBS. SC: 38 CM.

Bar-H Crossfire 63A Sired by S Titlest 1145

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Langenburg, SK. Can S0A 2A0 306.743.2840 Robin, Michelle and John Hogberg www.barh.ca

Visitors welcome! 40 miles east of Yorkton, 9 miles south of Langenburg

HF Tibbie 93U

Powerful Donor and Dam of Bar-H Crossfire 63A Today’s Angus Advantage 7

3rd Annual

Black Angus Production Sale

Consignors: Maple Line Farm Ian & Joy Rudkin 905-718-5331 Southview Farms Terry & Monica Ormiston 905-439-4235 WESTWIND FARMs Bill & Laura Staples 705-312-0112

Thank you to all our bidders and buyers at the 6th Annual Impact Sale. Our high selling bull, JS Kodiak 15A, was purchased by Jason Aman, Biggar, SK

Your support of our program is greatly appreciated.

Stop by for a visit this summer and view our herd on pasture. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angus Advantageâ&#x20AC;&#x192; 8

THE TIME IS NOW TO INVEST IN YOUR COW HERD MONTANA

1AN01315 SHIPWHEEL MONTANA 2600 S Chisum 6175 x Apex Wide Track 374 | Reg#: 17524723

• Montana is a gentle, bold ribbed, deep-bodied bull with tremendous fleshing ability and testicular development. • Longevity is bred into this total outcross sire whose pedigree is stacked with proven donor cows.

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RADG SCR

DOC HPG

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5% EPDs as of 4/4/14

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NEW DIRECTION

1AR00950 ANDR AS NEW DIRECTION R240 Andras In Focus B152 x Morgans Direction 111 9901 | Reg#: 1506922

• New blood for Red Angus breeders backed by black Angus icons who lead the breed for registrations, Traveler 004, Mytty In Focus and maternal and carcass legends, New Day and Future Direction. • Physically, he is deep-sided, easy fleshing, balanced, good footed, sound moving and deep dark cherry red! CED

14 -2.0 68 113 .26 .29 .24 .22

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0.050 .19

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL GENEX REPRESENTATIVE TO LEARN MORE.

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Angus Juniors Awarded $17,500 at GOAL Conference February 19, 2014: for immediate release CALGARY, AB — Fifty-two Canadian Angus youth gathered in Calgary, Alberta over the weekend for the Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference hosted by the Canadian Junior Angus Association (CJAA) to promote leadership skills among peers from across the nation. During the conference, $17,500 worth of scholarships and awards were given to Angus youth by the Canadian Angus Foundation (CAF). Last fall, the Foundation committed to giving more than $35,000 to Angus youth and young breeders as directed by their mission statement to “preserve and expand the Angus breed for future generations through education, youth development, scientific and market research and historical restoration.” The first award presented at GOAL was a $3,000 heifer voucher, won in an attendee draw. Peter Van Staveren of Stayner, Ontario, was the lucky winner of this prize to be used in the purchase of any Canadian-born Angus female registered in Canada. “The Angus voucher will help me grow my herd and become more competitive in the show ring,” said Van Staveren. “I would like to thank the Canadian Angus Foundation for this opportunity and making this bursary possible. Being in university can make it challenging to continue to purchase cattle while paying for school at the same time.” This summer at Showdown, the Canadian Junior Angus national show, three more heifer vouchers totalling $7,000 will be awarded. CJAA members who participate in Showdown will be eligible to win these heifer vouchers. The next set of awards presented during the GOAL Conference were the three new Foundation Legacy Scholarships. Three scholarships totalling $10,000 were presented. Five finalists were selected from ten CJAA member applicants based on their applications and academic achievements. The finalists took part in a personal interview conducted by CAA members and a moderated panel discussion on industry and Association topics. The winners of these three prestigious scholarships were as follows – winning $5,000 and first place was Patrick Holland of Montague, Prince Edward Island; second place and winning a scholarship of $3,000 was Katelyn Dietrich of Forestburg, Alberta; and the recipient of third place and a $2,000 scholarship was Breanna Anderson of Swan River, Manitoba. Holland is currently pursuing a career in pharmacy at Dalhousie University. As a current director of the CJAA and recent member of the champion World Angus Forum youth team in New Zealand, Holland has been active in the Association on a national level. When asked to compare pharmacy school with the CJAA, Holland explained the importance of fostering good relationships with peers and customers, no matter the situation. In a time when technology and practices are constantly changing, he also admits that being organized and adaptable as well as being a good problem solver will assist him both as a pharmacist and a farmer. “I am honoured to have had the chance to compete against the other finalists in this competition and to ultimately receive the first Foundation Legacy Scholarship,” said Holland. “This award will cover my school tuition cost for a semester, which will take a tremendous amount of pressure off of me and allow me to be more involved with Angus in the Maritimes. I am very thankful to the Canadian Angus Foundation and its contributions for the creation of this scholarship fund.” Dietrich is also thankful for her second-place scholarship award. She is currently enrolled in her third year studying education at the University of Alberta with hopes of finding placement in a small town teaching grade one or two. Last summer, Dietrich was a CAA Summer Marketing Intern, travelling across Alberta to get youth enthusiastic about the CJAA. Dietrich credits the CJAA and Alberta Junior Angus Association for giving her the fervor for youth involvement. Today’s Angus Advantage 12

“I believe that teaching is an occupation that will allow me to continue to be an agriculture enthusiast and share my love for youth programming,” said Dietrich. “I look forward to the future and all of the opportunities that may present themselves.” Anderson, the recipient of the third-place scholarship, is currently in her third year of Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan where she is an active member of the judging team and Stockman’s Club. She notes that while her future may include research, genetics or communications, one concrete thing she sees in her future is farming. Anderson is the current Vice President of the Manitoba Junior Angus Association and has been very active on a national level, recently returning from the World Angus Forum youth competition and travelling across Canada over the years for GOAL Conference and Showdown. “All of my future goals come back to two things: people and cattle,” said Anderson. “The wonderful thing about agriculture is that there are numerous avenues that my education can take me on.” The next set of awards were presented before GOAL took place. GOAL travel bursaries were given based on a candidate’s desire to attend GOAL and the return investment he or she could provide the Association. The CJAA sponsored four bursaries and the CAF sponsored two bursaries. The following CJAA members received $750 bursaries to offset GOAL expenses – James Worth, Cornwall, PE; Ella Wood, Clyde River, PE; Peter Van Staveren, Stayner, ON; Kelsey Ribey, Paisely, ON; Brandy Thaxter, Woodville, ON; and Breanna Anderson, Swan River, MB. “We were looking for a means of getting more youth to GOAL Conference,” said Belinda Wagner, CAF and CJAA Executive Director. “By awarding six individuals a $750 bursary, we are helping Juniors financially who might otherwise not be able to attend this nationally recognized event.” The GOAL Conference promotes leadership skills within the Angus breed. Junior members from all over the country attend this three-day event held in a different location each year. During the event, Juniors hear from nationally recognized speakers, participate in workshops designed to improve their leadership skills, get involved in teamwork activities, and develop beef and industry knowledge. Participants are also given the opportunity to network and socialize with fellow Junior Angus members. The Canadian Angus Foundation functions to preserve and expand the Angus breed for future generations through education, youth development, scientific and market research, and historical preservation. The Canadian Angus Foundation was incorporated in 1993 and is the charitable arm of the Canadian Angus Association.

T Bar Invitational money at work

Scholarship winners: Patrick Holland, Katelyn Dietrich, and Breanna Anderson.

Winner of Heifer voucher: Peter Van Staveren

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Contact: Belinda Wagner- Executive Director bwagner@cdnangus.ca 306.757.6133 www.canangusfoundation.ca

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Black Angus-influence cattle have earned their way into 70 percent of the transactions handled through Gateway Livestock Marketing LLC, Taber, Alta.

It also involves constant analysis to act upon supply and demand, and the demand for Angus-influence cattle is clear.

Company President Les Smith responded to a service need 15 years ago, drawing on many years as a feedlot operator, futures trader and hedging analyst to begin marketing finished live cattle for feedlots. “We were mediators, carrying out negotiations with packers for the feedlot industry,” he says. From there, Gateway grew into grid marketing, which led to buying feeder cattle for feedlots – including Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand qualifiers. “That [CAB] is where we found the need to be at the beginning,” Les says, “acquiring the proper cattle to meet a certain need.”

Jeff, general manager for fed cattle brings his information technology degree to bear in benchmarking performance on grids: “The data led us to more and more Angus.” “When Gateway started, we were influenced by feedlot performance,” Les says. “The top performing cattle at the time were more of the Continental breeds – big gains, big performance. “But as we started capturing data, weighting feedlot versus grade performance and all-around, then the benefits of higher-grading cattle started to influence our purchasing. As we fed our own cattle and captured data for 15 to 30 others, the need for Angus influence kept coming back to us.” Since 2006, such black-hided cattle have moved up from 40 percent to today’s 70 percent of marketings.

He simplifies the 1999 roots as “just working for the feedlot.” Three years after bringing Gateway Livestock to life, he was joined by his son Jeff among other partners in a company that now offers marketing, exchange and carrier services to cattle producers across Western Canada. High-quality cattle create a win-win situation for Gateway and those producers, Les says. When cattle are earning the highest premiums, producers can pocket higher returns year after year, but that involves a great deal of shopping around for the best markets.

The CAB and other Angus premiums help producers and marketers like Gateway, but it isn’t the whole story, Jeff says. “We’re not just feeding the black-hided cattle for the premium,” Jeff says. “It’s for all the characteristics from the Angus breed of conversion performance within the feed yards, feed to gain, and overall ability to sell the cattle.” “Gateway’s biggest asset is the data that we collect,” Les says. The grid system allows for comprehensive feedback on the cattle they market, and everything from grades to premiums can be benchmarked and shared with feedlot and ranching customers.

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One customer for the past 10 years is cattle feeder Doug Nieboer of D&L Nieboer Farms, Iron Springs, Alta., who was attracted by the information feedback. “If you don’t get the data from the plant, it’s like fishing in the dark,” he says. He appreciates Gateway’s ability to find the best market for his finished cattle, whether in the United States or Canada, and agrees the available premiums pointed to more Angus. “When we sell on the rail the bonuses for Choice or AAA and higher are a little gravy that we can get with Angus,” Nieboer says. “We have to manage them so that they can get bigger, like the exotics, but not over fat.” When data points to a certain ranch as a source of premium cattle, he tries to establish a relationship to keep buying them. On the other hand, Nieboer says he has suggested some long-term source ranches add Angus genetics. “They’ve done that, and it improved the grading,” he says, noting relatively recent gains by the breed. I’d say Angus sold at a discount to Continentals 10 or 15 years ago, but now they’re even. They’re a better breed now.” With the constant movement of cattle, often to the United States, the Smiths stress the importance of traceability in cattle marketing. “Once you have data, you also have traceability,” Les says. “And I think traceability – it’s a big word right now and it’s tough for farmers and producers to swallow, but that’s what’s out in front of us.”

On the producer end, the Smiths see more opportunities for ranchers retaining an interest through the supply chain. “We’d like to work with ranchers to better their herds for the value all through the chain,” Jeff says. “That’s our next goal or step. And within that, we’ll market anything from even before calves are born to yearlings and all the way.” Les says that may even start a year or more before calves are born. “As we analyze what the market is doing, we look to see what will benefit our customers,” he says. “As far as I’m concerned, the cattle are always for sale. Working with ranchers to understand their production costs and what they need and when, that’s a big part of risk management. Managing and marketing.” “A premium reputation is important to a brand like CAB or Gateway,” Jeff says. “CAB has standards of what they require. We do the same. Whether it be the fat cattle, the feeder cattle, how we move or what we’re buying, we have strict standards. We’re trying to have a name branded out there.” Just one more reason they’re dealing with more and more data-driven and Angus-influenced herds. For more information please visit their website at www.gatewaylivestock.com

“When a consumer goes to the store, they can buy a protein product for far less than what we need for [highquality beef],” Les says. “So, it has to be sold and marketed on its qualities and accountability.”

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Competition Categories Include:

•Marketing •Grooming •Farm Signs •Art •Photography •Conformation •Judging •Scrapbook •Graphic Design •Public Speaking •Showmanship •Literature •Angus Cook-off and •Lots of FUN!

Showdown 2014 entry deadline is June 1st, 2014

Form available online at http://juniors.cdnangus.ca/juniors/showdown.htm

The Canadian Angus Foundation will be providing travel bursaries to attend Showdown as well as signficant cash prizes for the Conformation Classes and Aggregate Winners. There will also be three draws made for vouchers to purchase Angus females 1 at $3000 and 2 at $2000. All exhibitors will automatically be entered to win!

Visit the CAF web-site at www.canangusfoundation.ca for more information and to apply for the bursaries.

Contact:

Michael Hargrave, CJAA President - 519-374-9444 Austen Anderson, Manitoba Director - 204-281-3560 Belinda Wagner, CJAA Coordinator - 306-757-6133 email: bwagner@cdnangus.ca • http://juniors.cdnangus.ca Today’s Angus Advantage 18

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Outstanding Students Selected as Angus Summer Interns February 11, 2014: for immediate release Rocky View County, AB—For the third year in a row, the Canadian Angus Association is excited to announce our summer internship selections. The CAA is committed to a three-year program which primarily focuses on marketing the female beef 4-H project, increasing the number of junior Angus members, general industry promotion and exposure to CAA membership services. Through additional funding, a research internship also became available this year. The two interns chosen to represent the CAA this summer most directly in their chosen provinces but also across Canada are Kaitlin Olynyk of Saskatchewan and Sophie Wotten of Ontario. Chosen for her charisma and passion for the Angus industry as well as her experience with youth, Olynyk will add value to the CAA through her summer activities with the Association. Growing up in Goodeve, Saskatchewan, she was taught the fundamentals of the breed through her own family operation, Crescent Creek Angus. Olynyk has experience with youth through various leadership experiences including Saskpower farm safety presentations, volleyball coaching and special needs camp counselling, to name a few. Her Angus involvement includes being a director with both the Canadian Junior Angus Association and Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association. Olynyk is in her third year at the University of Regina in the faculty of education. Additionally, Little Britain, Ontario native Wotten will join the summer internship program. Located in Ontario, Wotten will focus on marketing Angus on the other side of the country. With her passion for marketing, she is excited to bring her motivation and enthusiasm coupled with her studies in marketing at the University of Guelph to her summer experience. Having received many scholarships and awards through 4-H and the Young Canadian Simmental Association, Wotten brings a new prospective to the Association. Wotten grew up on a Simmental seedstock and commercial sheep operation. The CAA marketing internships are for college, university or technical students looking for an opportunity to interact with juniors and promote Angus cattle to both youth and breeders alike. The positions begin in late April and will last through August. “I’m excited to work with two outstanding young ladies this year through our summer internship program,” said Cassie Dorran, CAA director of marketing and branding and intern supervisor. “This year we will be concentrating on our messaging to our youth, membership and entire beef industry, and it is my goal that we keep the future of our Association strong through interest from a younger generation.” Contact the Canadian Angus Association at 1-888-571-3580 to request a summer intern attend your school for a very comprehensive and interactive workshop promoting agriculture with a strong focus on purebred livestock. This year, the CAA was able to hire a third intern based out of the Calgary office with an emphasis on research and special projects. Matt Bates of Cameron, Ontario, will coordinate research projects for the organization, create a relationship with research facilities in Alberta and apply for grant applications. Bates will coordinate with the research herd at the University of Alberta’s Kinsella Research Station. He will also work on a teat and udder project, sampling Today’s Angus Advantage 20

1,500 cows to compare their teat and udder structure with their genetic make-up ultimately creating a GE-EPD (genomically enhanced expected progeny difference) for these traits. Bates will spend a majority of his time on the road working with producer herds to create a functional database for this project. Bates is certainly no stranger to the Association, having served as a marketing summer intern last year, and acting as a part-time fieldman in Ontario this fall, as well as recently being named the top individual at the World Angus Forum Youth Competition, and having his own herd of Angus cattle. In the fall, Bates will continue his education at the University of Guelph with aspirations to be a large animal veterinarian. Bates will start with the Association in February and continue his duties for a 32-week contract. For more information about his work, contact Kajal Devani, CAA Director of Breed Development and intern supervisor. The Canadian Angus Association is Canada’s largest purebred beef breed organization. The Association represents 3,000 members across Canada for the purposes of registering and recording the pedigrees of purebred Angus cattle in the closed HerdBook and promoting the breed across Canada. The member approved mandate is to maintain breed registry, breed purity and provide services that enhance the growth and position of the Angus breed.

Kaitlin Olynyk

Matt Bates

Sophie Wotten

In Memory of - Kenneth George Cox Kenneth George Cox entered this world on January 9, 1943 in Stettler, Alberta to parents Thomas and Florence Cox. The Cox family moved to the Rosalind Area when Ken was 9 years old where he attended East Lynn School until grade 5. He then went to Rosalind school until grade 10 when his principal told him “you are wasting your time at school” and he was also leaving his home work on the bus each night. So off he went to Vermillion Agricultural School. After two years Ken graduated top five in his class. Post graduation, Ken became employed at Byers Flour Mills in Camrose. On a peat moss delivery run to Pedersen’s Greenhouse, and still covered in flour, he met Verny Grettum. She decided in her mind then and there, “this was going to be her husband”. Two and a half years later, this came true and they got married on July 2, 1966. They were blessed with a daughter (Lorraine), and a son (Rustin). Ken’s passion was livestock, particularly Angus cattle which his family showed across North America for the next 30 years. He was also heavily involved in 4-H as a member, then a leader and later inducted into the 4-H hall of fame. Ken and Verny purchased their farm in 1979 in the Armena area. At this point they were breeders and promoters of the Angus breed. Ken continued to work with the Angus breed over the next 35 years and became a representative for the Canadian Angus Association. Horses also played an important role in his life, raising quarter horses as a younger man, then later working with Alan and Wes Gordeyko and their Clydesdales. For the past six years Ken has used his faith and positive attitude to battle his cancer. As a means to keep himself motivated he and Verny made thousands of rope halters and Ken hand built several working sleighs and wagons. Ken is survived by his wife Verny, daughter Lorrain (Greg Bell); son Rustin (Cathy Miller); and two precious grandchildren Kendra and Cody whom he adored!! Also he is survived by his brothers Les, Darrell and Don. Ken was predeceased by his parents Tom and Florence, and his sister Dorothy Henry. Ken’s last quote to Verny and Rusty on April 13, 2014....”If you take something out to use it...Put it back!!!” Today’s Angus Advantage 21

Carcass 101:

How Beef Quality Adds Value to Your Cattle No matter your role in the beef industry value chain, from seedstock to commercial ranch, feedlot, packer or beef marketer, everybody wants two things: profit and a great eating experience for consumers.

The agenda for Carcass 101 will cover three key themes: carcass quality characteristics, genetic traits affecting carcass quality, and consumer beef demand in Canada and abroad.

What does that mean to registered Angus producers? How will the genetic selections you make today affect the viability of the Angus breed in the future? How can you and your bull customers earn premiums for cattle?

Participants will have the unique opportunity to assess live animals – analyzing both phenotype and genotype – then evaluate carcasses harvested from these animals with the help of Fred Taylor, grading contractor for Cargill Foods and owner of Taylor Made Research.

To help find answers, the Canadian Angus Association and Certified Angus Beef LLC have partnered to offer “Carcass 101,” a first-of-its-kind workshop set for June 18 and 19 in Olds, AB. Marbling is the top driver of beef quality, and the lack of it is the biggest reason carcasses don’t grade AAA or Prime, or meet standards for premium brands like Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®). Marbling is a highly heritable trait, so genetic selection at the very beginning of the beef value chain makes a big difference to the end product, beef. “Feedlot and cow-calf operators can impact beef quality hugely by focusing on consistent animal health and solid nutrition that boosts rate of gain and the development of internal marbling,” says Larry Corah, CAB Vice President of Production. “Starting with genetics that will fulfill carcass trait potential is also crucial.”

Other scheduled guest speakers include: • Dr. Phil Bass (CAB meat scientist) – Understanding carcass components and value • Duane Ellard (Canada Beef Inc.) – Global differences in carcass utilization • Tom Lynch-Staunton (Livestock Gentec) – Genetics of carcass traits • Jamie Jensen (Jentech Ultrasound Services) – Is ultrasound still important? • Callum Sears (commercial producer) – Utilizing carcass data for the cow-calf producer • Allied Marketing Group – CAB licensed partner on feeding Angus cattle • Canadian Angus Association – How HD50K tests work • Larry Corah – Growth of quality market and CAB potential in Canada

By Trish Henderson

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Carcass 101:

How Beef Quality Adds Value to Your Cattle “The main goal of Carcass 101 is to help Canadian Angus Association members add value for commercial cattlemen – cow-calf or feedlot – who purchase Angus genetics,” says Rob Smith, Canadian Angus Association CEO. “The event will demonstrate how our breed development tools, such as performance programs and genomic testing, can impact the quality of beef produced in Canada.” “There is a premium-paying market for a higher quality beef for anyone who can deliver it; the challenge is to focus on the right genetics to get that done,” says Larry Corah. “With the cattle you have now and the genetic tools available to improve, Canadian cattlemen are in a prime position to fill the demand. Quality beef catches more dollars. Today, it’s not unusual to see high-quality pens selling for $100 to $150 per head above base prices.” The National Meat Training Centre at Olds College will play host to the Carcass 101 event. Recently

Carcass 101 Agenda Tuesday, June 17th 6:00 PM Carcass 101 banquet Wednesday, June 18th 9:00 AM Welcome, schedule and overview 9:30 AM Evaluation of live cattle 11:15 AM Carcass parts and value 12:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Global difference in carcass utilization including new cuts 2:30 PM Coffee break 3:00 PM Carcass cutting demonstration 4:30 PM Day 1 wrap up 6:30 PM Evening meal

updated and expanded, this world-class facility is home to the Olds College Meat Processing program – the only course in North America that offers training in the complete meat process stream, from slaughter to retail. Space is limited for Carcass 101, so early enrollment is recommended to avoid disappointment. Registration cost is $350 per participant and includes a welcome dinner reception on Tuesday, June 17, lunch and supper on Wednesday, June 18, and lunch on Thursday, June 19. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Pomeroy Inn and Suites at Olds College; call 1-855-800-8815 for reservations. Hotel accommodations are also available at the Best Western of Olds (phone 403-556-5900) or Ramada Olds (phone 403-507-8349). To register or learn more, contact the Canadian Angus Association office at 1-888-571-3580 or visit www.cdnangus.ca. Thursday, June 19 8:45 AM Welcome to day 2 - overview 9:00 AM Genetics of carcass traits 9:45 AM Ultrasound- Is it still important? 10:30 AM Coffee break 11:00 AM Utilizing carcass data for the cow/calf producer 11:45 AM Feeding Angus cattle 12:30 PM Lunch 1:30 PM How 50K tests work 2:00 PM Evaluation of carcass/cuts from day 1 3:15 PM Coffee break 3:30 PM Growth of quality market & potential in Canada 4:30 PM Wrap up (Schedule is subject to change.)

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By: Chris Poley

I call my little column the “Real World”, trying my best to stay current with commercial cattle markets and influences that affect commercial beef producers. Ultimately, they are our number one customer, for those of us involved in the seed stock business. Many refer to the commercial industry as the “real world” of beef production, but those who are long term successful in the purebred business are in tune and have a strong grasp of the “real world” The biggest thing purebred breeders need to keep at the top of their mind is …culling! Keep In today’s social society, if someone refers to quality high, each year the goal should be to have living in the “real world”, it has a negative tone a better bull pen, not a bigger one. I can see it or implication to it. The “real world” in beef now, next spring when it comes time to make production these days, seems more like fantasy bull sale catalogues, producers will want to add land! New records are being set weekly for returns ten more bulls because they barely had enough on the sale of all classes of beef production. Don’t last year. 2014 was the perfect storm for bull get me wrong, it is well deserved and long overdue, sales, first off we had record salvage prices which but now that it has come to pass, after years and meant any bull whose calves were questionable, years of anticipation, it does seem a little like the feet were questionable, semen was questionable, dream has come true. I do realize that with the attitude was questionable and so on, he was cost of production today, the levels of return that culled maybe for more than he originally cost. we are seeing are very much needed to keep The second thing was the coldest winter in producers involved in our industry. The other over twenty years, which proved devastating good news, is that the outlook into the future is for semen testing herd bulls and other folks extremely strong, high prices are being paid for cull just panicked, even without testing and added cows and feeding heifers, which will make herd extra bulls, making sure that they were covered. expansion extremely slow; keeping the supply tight and returns healthy for the next decade. I have already talked about the slow rebuild of the cow herd, we are not going to need more Again for those of us involved in the purebred seed bulls anytime soon, what will be in demand, is stock industry, we just came off an unbelievable better, more consistent bulls, backed by quality spring bull sale season, one that will be hard to customer service. Keep your numbers moderate duplicate. Personally, I was involved in spring and quality high and you will gross as much or bull sales that grossed in excess of fifteen million more than by adding another ten, which will dollars. Absolutely phenomenal, for a couple of actually reduce the value of your top group of bulls. reasons, purebred breeders needed the boost as well as commercial producers after ten plus P.S. You can cut those ten bulls and sell them for years of hard times and the other is, commercial $1500.00 each as steers, remember, not that long producers could afford to spend it on quality bulls. ago… you floored your bulls at $1500.00!

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February 2014 Board Meeting Highlights The Board of Directors met at Angus Central on Friday, February 14; Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16. Their meeting coincided with the Canadian Junior Angus Association Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) conference. The CAA and CJAA boards met Friday evening for an open discussion and exchange of ideas. The entire CAA Board joined the GOAL participants at the Saturday evening GOAL banquet. Sunday afternoon, GOAL participants visited Angus Central where the board provided tours of the building. Several directors stayed through Monday and participated in the remainder of the GOAL conference. The board continued their work on Ownership Linkage, the way in which directors interact with and obtain feedback from members. They identified five key areas for this focus: Financial sustainability Member communications Promotion and advertising Field services Member services The board will work with the Association on communicating messages to members. Starting in March, members who call the CAA office may be surveyed with a question on behalf of the board. The board also continued the work that they started in September reviewing their policies. They anticipate that the policy review will be fully completed at the June meeting. The Canadian Angus Commercial Identification Performance Program (CAIPP) was formally accepted and endorsed by the board. This program will launch in the second quarter of 2014. The Quebec Angus Association formally requested a delay in taking their turn to host Convention in 2015. The board has elected to have the Canadian Angus Association host Convention 2015 with no regional host. The Convention rotation will be delayed by one year as a result. Quebec will host Convention 2016 the rotation shall follow: Alberta - 2017, BC - 2018, Maritimes - 2019 and Manitoba - 2020. Six 50-year ‘Pioneer Member’ award recipients and two 75-year ‘Heritage Member’ award recipients have been confirmed to be recognized this year, with the first recipients to be acknowledged at Convention in June. Communication was a significant topic of discussion throughout the meeting. The board reviewed both the CAA three-year Strategic Plan and the member communications strategy and discussed ways of communicating with existing and commercial members. While a new member communications strategy will be announced on February 21, the board and CAA staff will continue to investigate new opportunities and technologies for member communication.

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March 2, 2014 Lloydminster, Saskatchewan Judge: Owen Legaarden, Paynton, SK BLACK ANGUS Class 9 BULL CALF Born March 1 to 31, 2012 Class 4 1. Jonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Born March 1 to 31, 2013 1. URS & Debbie Mueller, Cut Knife, Macklin, SK with JOLO Prison Break 24Z by DFCC 32T Future SK with MJN Krugerrand 07A by Breaker 69W EM Krugerrand 66W 2. URS & Debbie Mueller, Cut Knife, 2. Jonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Macklin, SK with JOLO Board SK with MJN Krugerrand 6A by Walk 23Z by DFCC 32T Future EM Krugerrand 66W Breaker 69W Class 6 JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL Born January 1 to 31, 2013 Jonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., 1. Grant Lodge Farms, Edam, SK Macklin, SK with JOLO Prison with Grant Lodge Upward 18A by Break 24Z by DFCC 32T Future Duralta 307R Upward 49Y Breaker 69W 2. Grant Lodge Farms, Edam, SK with Grant Lodge Merritt 9A by RESERVE JUNIOR CCC Merritt 030 CHAMPION BULL Jonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Macklin, SK with JOLO Board Walk 23Z by DFCC 32T Future Breaker 69W

BULL CALF CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION BULL Grant Lodge Farms, Edam, SK with Grant Lodge Upward 18A by Duralta 307R Upward 49Y

PEN OF YEARLING BULLS 1. Jonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Macklin, SK with Lock Breakout 49A by DFCC 32T Future Breaker 69W and Big Break 50A by DFCC 32T Future Breaker 69W

BULL CALF Class 5 Born February 1 to 28, 2013 1. Dave and Erica Ockerman, Dewberry, AB with Red Deo Mountain Man 12A by Red Wildman Bazinga 010X 2. Jock Ockerman, Dewberry, AB with Red Jock Creed 9A by Red DMM Creed 34Y

Class 6 Born January 1 to 31, 2013 1. Jock Ockerman, Dewberry, AB with Red Jock Shocker 2A by Red DMM Creed 34Y

BULL CALF CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION BULL Dave and Erica Ockerman, Dewberry, AB with Red Deo Mountain Man 12A by Red Wildman Bazinga 010X

GRAND CHAMPION PEN OF YEARLING BULLS Jonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Macklin, SK

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RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL Grant Lodge Farms, Edam, SK with Grant Lodge Merritt 9A by CCC Merritt 030

PAIR OF BULLS Class 1 1. Ockerman Angus, Dewberry, AB 2. Ockerman Angus, Dewberry, AB GROUP OF FOUR BULLS Class 2 1. Ockerman Angus, Dewberry, AB Today’s Angus Advantage 27

RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL Jock Ockerman, Dewberry, AB with Red Jock Shocker 2A by Red DMM Creed 34Y

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KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATTLE By Roy Lewis DVM

arly recognition and treatment of kidney disease in cattle can often have a very favourable prognosis. The capacity of the kidneys is great; so often we may not see any specific clinical signs until two thirds of the total kidneys’ capacity is damaged. There are many causes of toxic damage to the kidneys but this article will focus on the infectious causes of kidney disease resulting in what veterinarians call pyelonephritis (pus and infection in the kidneys). The infection results from common bacteria which gain access to the kidneys from the bloodstream. Kidneys are essentially blood filters. The other area of access is up the urinary tract and urinary retention from partial blockage which encourages growth of bacteria and infection. Kidney infections are generally individual animal problems and cows may have the history of a prior infection from a retained placenta, mastitis, pneumonia etc. These infections suppress the immune function and allow the seed of bacteria to gain access to the kidneys. In cattle one of the very first clinical signs is weight loss. I see more of these cases in late pregnancy or right after calving. The pregnant cow must essentially filter both hers and the fetus’s blood. This taxes the filtering ability of kidneys, which is why this is the most common time to acquire kidney infection. Cows carrying twins have this problem compounded. Any time there is extreme weight loss for no apparent reason have the animal checked by your veterinarian. They can palpate the left kidney and the ureters (tubes going from the kidneys to the bladder). A urine sample can be obtained and checked for blood, bacteria, pus cells and other parameters necessary to rule in or out kidney infection. Blood samples can be taken and the white blood cell count may be up. Other parameters such as blood urea nitrogen (BUN) only go up once the kidneys have been severely damaged and by then the prognosis is very poor. My experience has been if cattle are still eating and drinking well and kidney disease has been diagnosed, prognosis with treatment is very favourable. If appetite has been suppressed the BUN is too high and often in spite of vigorous treatment like intravenous fluids prognosis is very poor. There are many more cases of kidney infection out there than we realize. This has been made evident to me by the large number I have seen when autopsying cows under the BSE testing program. Both kidneys will be severely infected and have very little normal function left. The common history is the farmer noticed weight loss but

no other symptom and then the cow quits eating and died shortly thereafter. Most of these cows can be saved and go on to lead productive lives or at least be taken to slaughter the following year if caught early enough. I am sure a number of these cows died on producers farms with no diagnosis prior to the BSE testing. Producers may notice increased frequency of urination or pain at urination. Look closely at the urine especially at the end of the urination process for signs of pus or blood (red coloured). This will provide a clue kidney infection may be advancing. In cattle there are also many causes of red urine from bacillary hemoglobinuria (redwater), phosphorus deficiency to a red dye excreted when on clover. All these and many other causes of red urine can sometimes make the specific diagnosis more difficult. The most common bacteria causing kidney infection in cattle is very responsive to penicillin. There are two keys in treatment. First the earlier the better before more permanent kidney damage is done. Secondly the length of treatment must be adequate to completely clear the infection to avoid a relapse. Treatment periods for at least 14 days in my experience most often will avoid the relapses. This most definitely will entail treating daily with procaine penicillin for the first few days till noticeable improvement. Then several long acting shots the required days apart will stretch treatment out to the two weeks. A common mistake is stopping treatment too early when attitude improves and the urine clears. This is a smouldering infection and will come back if not completely cleared. As with any relapse the second time treatment is much more difficult as the infection becomes deep seeded. If the cattle remain thin long after treatment there has probably been permanent damage to the kidneys. These cattle are like time bombs and with impaired kidney function are unlikely to reproduce and could eventually succumb to kidney failure. They might be best being culled before the condition worsens. Kidney infections are sporadic occurrences across the prairies. Every herd experiences them from time to time but with careful observation (always keep an eye on body condition score) early intervention and correct treatment the results are often gratifying. Penicillin is still a very effective drug as it is concentrated and excreted through the kidneys and subsequently the urine. Let’s try and treat more of these conditions as they are, even with labour included, a cheaper treatment with a favourable outcome if caught early enough.

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CAA Communications Strategy Released and Distributed on Friday, February 21st, 2014 Executive Summary Your Canadian Angus Association is excited about the challenge of communicating with a broad membership base with diverse needs and wants. To this end, your CAA is 100% committed to communicating with you in exactly the manner in which you wish to be communicated with. We want to hear and learn from you on YOUR terms! To establish what your needs are, every CAA member is requested to complete the Member Communications Preferences that was sent to every member in January 2014. The Member Communications Preferences document can be completed on paper as it was sent to you or online by following the link on www.cdnangus.ca to http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e8vvv22dhr88wzrw/a01b5hruyuus1/questions. Your Communications Preferences will form the basis of how your CAA will communicate with you. There will be three primary means of communicating: electronic, multimedia and mailings. All communications will be made available in each of these means and your CAA hopes to reach you by more than one of these methods. When economically feasible, CAA Member Communications will be made available in both official languages. More than ever before, the Canadian Angus Association Board of Directors wants to hear from its membership and will do so as a form of Ownership Linkage, their primary means of learning what CAA members think, want and need, so they can better determine the vision for our Association. To accomplish this, please expect to be asked, maybe more than ever before, throughout the year, your opinion and impression on various topics. This quest for input will come to you through our social media sites, our website, in person and by telephone calls. In a pledge never made before, each CAA member will be engaged at least once every calendar year through one of the means detailed in the complete Communications Strategy. Please consider this your guarantee!

Historical and Current State of CAA Communications Your Canadian Angus Association faces a challenging opportunity: never in our 108-year history have there been so many broadly differentiated methods for communicating with our membership, nor such demand for every method. Our membership has always included all ages (from Juniors to those receiving 50, 75 and 100 year membership Pioneer and Heritage awards) and we have placed our trust in one primary and one secondary method of member communications—primary: a printed publication and secondary: direct mail. During this time of rapid technological change and immediate information exchange, your CAA believes our obligation is to lead into the new generation of Association communication while assuring YOU still receive what YOU need. Through new technology, we can reach our membership more immediately and less expensively than both of these historically accepted means. To assure you get the information you want and need as quickly and cost effectively as possible, we must utilize new and diverse technology. We also realize that not everyone adopts all new forms of technology transfer. And our commitment to you is this: we will not adopt a primary form of communication that you as a member do not or will not use.

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Our New CAA Communications Objective Our commitment to you is this: your CAA will communicate with you in one of your top three preferred means of communication. We will learn what these are when you complete your Member Communications Preferences; this will become as important to us as your address and phone number. You will choose how you hear from your CAA. YOUR Responsibility, as a CAA Member In the package you received from your CAA within the past month containing your Member Details and Spring Calving Herd Inventory, the top sheet is your Member Communications Preferences; please fill this out and return it or complete it online by following the link on http://www.cdnangus.ca to: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e8vvv22dhr88wzrw/a01b5hruyuus1/questions. It should take no more than 10 minutes to answer the questions. Further, as we create more ‘touchpoints’ between you and your CAA, we encourage our members to share greater information with us than you ever have before. We believe there is interest in, and we will share within our various platforms of communication, information you share with us such as: • Your bull and female sale results, public or private; • Acknowledgements, recognition and awards that you or others receive; • Marriages, births, anniversaries, graduations, key personal moments, etc.; • Human interest stories. Your Association’s Commitment to YOU as a CAA Member We want to hear from YOU! And we WILL Face-to-Face or Voice-to-Voice, at least once each year Your CAA Board of Directors employs a self-management system called Policy Governance. One of the most important components of Policy Governance is “Ownership Linkage”. Ownership Linkage refers to the Board ‘reaching out’ to you, the CAA member and their electorate, to hear what you think, listening to your needs and wants to assist the Board in building their vision for the Canadian Angus Association. To support this, the CAA wants to communicate with you in a manner that is more active than what we’ve done in the past. We want to engage you in communication that is two-way, so you have the opportunity to tell your CAA what you think, need and want… and so we can listen to you… and learn, in English and, when viable, in French as well. Starting in 2014, your CAA is pledging to engage you, in person or through telephone conversation, at least once during each calendar year that you are an active CAA member. There is a good chance you will be engaged multiple times each year, but if you don’t typically contact your CAA office or speak to board members or staff at events, please know that we will be seeking you out to talk to you. Methods of Member Communication As stated above, all members will receive communication in at least one of the top three methods you have identified through the completion of your Member Communications Preferences. Please note that we are not using your responses to establish this plan, but given the broad means by which we’ve committed to communicating with you, you will pick the means and we’ll make it happen. Your CAA will utilize three primary means of communicating with you: mail, electronic and multimedia. Please see the list below for existing and new methods of communication we will employ to share Association and industry developments with you as well as engage you to hear what you think, need and want. Electronic Communication - We will continue our practice of monthly electronic newsletters e-mailed and posted on the CAA website; - This will be the primary means of sending immediate information; - More frequent ‘e-blasts’ may occur based on press releases and message urgency; - Paid advertising opportunities will be unveiled over the next two years - Re-launch of your CAA website by this fall in an easier-to-navigate format; - Revised and re-launched CAA Member(formerly Breeder) Handbook this fall; - Begin sending text messages to members who wish to receive them with specific information or links to such; - Increased reliance on social media, continuing our current efforts while exploring new opportunities Multimedia Communication - Commencing in the third quarter of 2014, we will begin bringing you Angus Central Television or AC-TV, a quarterly news update broadcast that will be available online. For those of you who do not actively or regularly use a computer, tablet or smartphone, we will send a DVD with AC-TV for you to watch, in the comfort of your living room, on your own television screen. Today’s Angus Advantage 36

- While our primary objective is to produce AC-TV programs four times each year, if you appreciate it and cost effectiveness supports, we will move to offering AC-TV every two months in hopes of monthly production, should demand warrant. - After the first year of AC-TV, we will launch an associated sponsorship/advertising opportunity where you will be able to purchase time on this broadcast to promote your operation. - We will expand our use of video sharing sites (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) to share instructional videos and presentations we hope will benefit you and add value to your Canadian Angus Association membership experience. Mailings - A number of our members prefer their communications to come in the mail. Your CAA has a very clear objective with our ‘rethink’ on member communications: we will communicate with you, our members, in at least one of the top three ways that you prefer. If you identify that you want to receive your information by mail, you shall receive it in this manner. It might not be in the form of a glossy print publication, but you’ll get it. We promise you this. - And, as identified in the point above, even if you don’t own a computer but do own a DVD player, you will receive each new AC-TV broadcast by mail on a DVD to watch at your convenience. - Further, we will increase our communication with your regional/provincial association and assure their publications include the expansive and detailed Angus news and information you want and need. Communicating with our Nation’s Commercial Cattlemen, our Bull Buyers We have determined the following four key priorities with respect to commercial cattlemen: 1. Facilitate their interest in purchasing registered Angus bulls and assuring that ownership is transferred to them; 2. Have ‘Angus Pride’ to buy and use Angus tags, branding their calves as Angus; 3. Selling cattle at designated fall feeder calf sales and working with designated feedlots; 4. Provide assistance with networking between all industry sectors by: a. a revised Angus Marketplace on our CAA website; b. making other buyers or links in the value chain aware when Angus cattle are being sold (i.e. privately, commercially, large sales, et al) assuring everyone has opportunity to purchase. To assist with the priorities identified above, we have further established three key objectives to reach and engage our ‘best friends’, Canada’s commercial cow/calf operators who buy bulls. 1) Enhance our database of contact information to include increased means of engagement, including e-mail addresses, websites and mobile numbers for the purpose of texting; 2) Creation of mechanism for CAA members to access and promote to this list, while maintaining confidentiality of their commercial buyers’contact information. By the end of this year, we will share with you our service plan to send flyers, brochures and even catalogues to your specified target geographic location within our national commercial mailing list. At this same time, we will NEVER share this list with anyone within our Association, or any other group or business, to assure you that your buyers’ contact information will NEVER be shared with your fellow Angus producers and competitors. Increased Opportunities for CAA Members to Advertise Further to the point raised just above regarding your new ability to have your promotions targeted to our CAA commercial mailing list for a fee, in addition to new advertising access through our e-blasts and broadcast, we will also be announcing new electronic advertising opportunities over the next two years. Revamped Angus Marketplace on your CAA website: • Remove existing website and searchable database; • Replace with weekly e-mail listing upcoming member sales (including private treaty sales) and requests received by the office (buyers looking for cattle or genetics, international visitors looking for work experience, tour groups, etc.) and posted online (similar to Feeder Calf Listing but with a purebred focus). Additional Means of Communication Posters and Advertisements: • CAA field staff will provide Canadian Angus posters at targeted locations with messaging supporting our national Angus cause; • We will continue with our annual Canadian Cattlemen magazine two-page full-colour advertisement of Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed feeder calf sales in their August or September issue; • Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed feeder calf and bred heifer sale posters will be provided to auction markets with date, time and sale location for each participating location; • Advertising and branding supplies will be provided for regions/provinces to use. Bull sale packages will be made available to every CAA member for your bull sale including: • Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed tag order forms; • Allflextag information; • Upon request, Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed coffee cups. Cups will be provided free of charge and members will pay for shipping. Today’s Angus Advantage 37

Clint, Suzanne, Eric, Luc & Alexi Smith Box 284, Mankota, SK H: 306.478.2470 C: 306.478-7470 F: 306.478.2480 breedcreekranch@sasktel.net

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Attention Canadian Angus Breeders This is to all Canadian Angus Breeders who may have interest in consigning to a sale for Straight Bred Canadian Angus Cattle (only) during the week of Agribition. Sale would be open to Black or Red Females as well as semen and embryos. The sale will be held off site, with transportation from Agribition provided. All items regarding the production of the sale would be decided by the consignors of the sale. If you have interest in consigning and helping organize a sale like this, please call me. I would be interested in hearing your ideas by the first of June. For more information contact: Walter Brown, Carlyle, SK 306-453-6010 Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angus Advantageâ&#x20AC;&#x192; 41

Lazy S Ranch Bull Power Sale 2014 January 25, 2014 Mayerthorpe, AB Auctioneer: Don J. Raffan Sale Results 204 Bulls

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5th Annual Moving On Bull Sale Carlrams Ranching Ltd. February 7, 2014 Cut Knife, SK Auctioneer: Louis Balog

$4,732.00

High Selling Bull Lot 84- Red Destiny 598A by GGRR VOY Red Destiny 32W sold for $15,000.00 High Selling Black Angus Bulls Lot 189- GTA Black Biz by S A V Bismarck 5682 sold for $7,200.00 Lot 190- GTA Black Up 82A by Sitz Upward 307R sold for $7,200.00 High Selling Red Angus Bull Lot 172- NLDA Lazy S 715A by Red Red-Rock Unique 38X sold for $6,400.00

Sale Results 33 Hereford 2 Year Old Bulls 9.5 RNRFlicek Black Angus Bulls Bred Heifers Open Heifers

M.C. Quantock Bull Sale January 25, 2014 Lloydminster, SK Auctioneers: John Blacklock and Chris Poley Sale Results 360 Bulls

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$4,573.00

$4,078.79 $5,268.42 $1,587.50 $1,122.50

High Selling Black Angus Lot RNRF 307A - RNRF Outlaw 307A sired by RNRF Outlaw 220Y, half interest was purchased by 20/20 Angus, Paynton, SK for $7,000.00

MJT Cattle Co. Ltd. Hereford & Angus 20th Annual “Back To The Basics” Bull Sale February 8, 2014 Wainwright, AB Auctioneer: Chris Poley

High Selling Black Beefmaker Bulls Lot 120- (¾ Simmental ¼ Angus) sold for $7,400.00 Lot 125- (7/8 Simmental 1/8 Angus) sold for $7,400.00 High Selling Red Beefmaker Bull Lot 167- (¾ Simmental ¼ Angus) sold for $7,000.00

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Sale Results 33 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls Averaged $4,893.94 72 Two Year Old Angus Bulls Averaged $4,729.17 105 Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,780.17 3 Yearling Black Angus Bulls Averaged $2,566.67 Total Gross $509,700.00

Chapman Cattle Co. 100% Forage-Developed Bull Sale February 13, 2014 Stettler, AB Auctioneer: Don Raffan Sale Management: Chapman Cattle Co. Sale Results Total Sale Grossed $353,496.00 and Averaged $4,532.00 High Selling Bull Chapman Equation 2611Z sired by Crowfoot Equation 5793R was purchased by Bill Armstrong, Eastend, SK for $7,500.00

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Double Bar D “Best of Both Worlds” Simmental & Red Angus Bull & Female Sale February 15, 2014 Grenfell, SK Auctioneers: Danny Skeels and Don Oberg Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. Sale Results 60 Fleckvieh Bulls 35 Purebred Simmental Bulls 18 Simm/Angus Bulls 18 Red Angus Bulls 15 Swan Lake Bulls 10 Fleckvieh Heifers 15 Purebred Simmental Heifers 13 Simm/Angus Heifers 38 Heifers Grossed $154,300.00 146 Bulls Grossed $718,950.00 Total Sale Grossed $873,250.00

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$5,655.83 $4,841.43 $4,869.44 $3,122.22 $4,420.00 $4,930.00 $4,320.00 $3,092.31 $4,060.53 $4,924.32

High Selling Red Angus Bull Lot 156- Red Dimler Label 879Z sired by Red YY Design King 522R was purchased by Morgan, Sigurdson, Ste. Rose, MB for $4,200.00 High Selling Simm/Angus Bulls Lot 74- Double Bar D Tremendous C12A sired by O C C Tremendous 619T was purchased by Shane Stamiris, Oyen, AB for $6,500.00 Lot 75- Double Bar D Tremendous C16A sired by O C C Tremendous 619T was purchased by Shane Stamiris, Oyen, AB for $6,200.00 High Selling Simm/Angus Heifer Lot 156- Double Bar D C15A sired by O C C Tremendous 619T was purchased by Daryl Wendland, Grants Pass, OR for $6,200.00

M & J Farms Simmental & Angus Bull Sale February 13, 2014 Russell, MB Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Results 22 Two Year Old Simmental Bulls Averaged 11 Two Year Old Simm Angus Bulls Averaged 14 Two Year Old Angus Bulls Averaged 47 Two Year Old Bulls Grossed $239,700.00 and Averaged $5100.00

$5341.00 $4509.00 $5186.00

High Selling Simm Angus Bull Lot 26-MJ Black Ransom 23Z by Mader P Blk Rasom 23U sold to Smolinski Farms, Arborg, MB for $5750.00 High Selling Angus Bulls Lot 37-Red MLG Canyon 36Z by Red Soo Line T100 9125 sold to Seven M Livestock, Duchess, AB for $7000.00 Lot 47-MLG Pioneer 20Z JL Pioneer 0062 sold to Midnight Oil Land & Livestock, Redvers, SK for $6100.00

Early Sunset Bull & Female Sale 2014 February 28, 2014 Edam, SK Auctioneer: Don J Raffan Sale Management : Optimal Bovines Inc. Sale Results $3,437.00 30 Angus & Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged 16 Open Angus & Simmental Heifers Averaged $2,569.00 46 Lots Grossed $144,200.00 and Averaged $3,134.00 High Selling Bull Lot 10 – Early Sunset Chisum 27A by S Chisum 6175 sold to Breed Creek Angus, Mankota, SK for $7,800.00 High Selling Female Lot 38 – Early Sunset Burgess 11A by S Chisum 6175 sold to Tom Neustaetder, Crystal City, MB for $3,800.00

Stewart Cattle Co. & Guests Bull Sale February, 27, 2014 Neepawa, MB Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Results 42 Bulls 5 Replacement Heifers

Averaged Averaged

$4,394.00 $2,160.00

Lewis Farms 29th Annual Bull Sale Ferbruary 22, 2014 Spruce Grove, AB Auctioneers: Brent Carey and Dan Skeels Sale Results 53 Black Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $7,665.00 45 Black Simmental Extra Age Bulls Averaged $7,191.00 37 Red Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $7,006.00 $6,940.00 21 Red Simmental Extra Age Bulls Averaged 36 Fullblood Simmental Yearlings Averaged $7,118.00 13 Fullblood Simmental Extra Age Bulls Averaged $9,019.00 22 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $6,579.00 19 Black Angus Extra Age Bulls Averaged $6,736.00 16 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,125.00 9 Red Angus Extra Age Bulls Averaged $5,750.00 271 Bulls Averaged $6,813.00 High Selling Black Angus Yearling Lot 803- LFE BA Lewis 330A by S A V Harvestor 0338 sold to Circle 7/ Kelly Oberle, Shaunavon, SK and Labatte Simmentals for $16,000.00 High Selling Black Angus Extra Age Bull Lot 911- LFE BA Lewis 3010Z by S A V 707 Rito 9969 sold to David Brozik, Winner, South Dakota for $20,000.00 High Selling Red Angus Yearling Lot 614- Red LFE RA Lewis 387A by Red Northine Fat Tony 605U sold to Golden Sunset Ranch, Vermilion, AB for $7,000.00

High Selling Red Angus Extra Age Bull Lot 700- Red LFE Lewis 3110Z by Red LFE Ayers Rock 416X sold to Cleveley Cattle Co., Ellescott, AB for $7,500.00 Today’s Angus Advantage 43

Early Sunset Bull & Female Sale 2014

19th Annual Herd Master Bull Sale

February 28, 2014 Edam, SK Auctioneer: Don Raffan Sale Management: Optimal Bovines Inc.

February 26, 2014 Camrose, AB

Sale Results 30 Angus & Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,437.00 16 Open Angus & Simmental Heifers Averaged $2,569.00 46 Lots Grossed $144,200.00 and Averaged $3,134.00 High Selling Bull Lot 10 – Early Sunset Chisum 27A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Breed Creek Angus, Mankota, SK for $7,800.00 High Selling Female Lot 38 – Early Sunset Burgess 11A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Tom Neustaetder, Crystal City, MB for $3,800.00

Sale Results 122 Lots Grossed $8,96,500.00 and Averaged $7,348.36 High Selling Lots Lot 83- NUG Royal Red 324A sired by LFE Black Lakota 385W was purchased by Meadow Acres/ Canadian Sires.com for $67,000.00 Lot 58- NUG Hemi 333A sired by Bar KR Avalanche 52X was purchased by Rendezvous Farms for $20,000.00 Lot 53- NUG Romeo 401A sired by Double Bar D Chesapeake was purchased by Lake Bend Land & Cattle for $16,000.00 Lot 116- RF Throttled 311A sired by 3D Blk Full Throttle 483X was purchased by Outlaw Cattle Company for $15,000.00

Benlock Bull & Female Sale February 27, 2014 Grandora, SK Auctioneer: Mike Fleury Sale Results 32.5 Bulls 6 Purebred Heifers 22 Commercial Bred Heifers 13 Private Treaty Bulls Total Sale Grossed $240,087.00

Averaged Averaged Averaged Averaged

Ward’s Red Angus & Guests 6th Annual Bull Sale $4,495.00 $2,125.00 $1,625.00 $3,500.00

High Selling Yearling Bull Lot 1 - Benlock Benson 17A sired by HF Alaskan 94T, half interest was purchased by Bob Switzer, Sandy Bar Ranch, Aneroid, SK for $7,000.00 High Selling 2-Year-Old Bulls Lot 5 - Benlock Alaskan 103Z sired by HF Alaskan 94T, was purchased by R Valley Co., Assiniboia, SK for $7,400.00 Lot 4 - Benlock Alaskan 149Z sired by HF Alaskan 94T, was purchased by David Message, Ormiston, SK for $7,400.00 High Selling Purebred Heifer Lot 41 - Benlock Evening Tinge 159Z sired by HF Alaskan 94T, was purchased by Greg Barber, Leslie, SK for $2,400.00 Volume Buyer Commercial Bred Heifers Remington Land & Cattle, Morse, SK

March 1, 2014 Saskatoon, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. Sale Results 14 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,078.57 15 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,896.67 7 Red Angus Fall Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,357.14 2 Black Angus Fall Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,100.00 38 Lots Grossed $140,250.00 and Averaged $3,690.79 High Selling Red Angus Yearling Bulls Lot 1- Red Ward’s Future 2A sired by Red Howe Bold Future 86T was purchased by K & K Ringrose, Beechy, SK for $4000.00 Lot 12 - Red Ward’s Apex 15A sired by Red Ward’s Bold Future 39X was purchased by Windy Poplars Farm, Wynyard, SK for $4,000.00 High Selling Black Angus Yearling Bull Lot 36- Isla Bank Bismarck 1302 sired by S A V Bismarck 5682 was purchased by Windy Willows Farm, Hodgeville, SK for $10,100.00 High Selling Red Angus Fall Yearling Bull Lot 30- Red Ward’s Divide 153Z sired by Red NCJ Mystified 16X was purchased by Mike Johnson, Outlook, SK for $5000.00 High Selling Black Angus Fall Yearling Bull Lot 33- Ward’s Mystified 162Z sired by Red NCJ Mystified 16X was purchased by Triangle D Land & Cattle, Hanley, SK for $4200.00

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

Catching up late calvers Late calvers are a fact of life, but it is especially frustrating when it is one of your better producers. If your calving season is longer than 2 to 3 months catching up a late calver can be a real problem; however, I might be able to provide a few suggestions to help these girls become valued members of your herd. In order to maintain a 12-month calving interval most cows really have only about 42 days, or 2 cycles to get pregnant. I will explain: The average gestation length is 283 days; 365 - 283 leaves 82 open days. But, at least 40 of these days are required to clean up the uterus and resume normal ovarian cyclicity leaving 82 - 40 = 42 days, or two 21-day cycles, for pregnancy to be established. Cows that have been compromised through poor nutrition or disease will require even more days before they begin to cycle; this could be as many as 50 or 60 at the very least. Twins, retained placenta, inadequate mineral supplementation, are commonly cited explanations for delayed cyclicity yet the most common cause may be inadequate energy in the diet. Most of us overwinter cattle with dried hay and in many cases, despite how nicely it was put up, the energy provided by feeding hay alone is not enough to support lactation and the resumption of cyclicity; especially, if you are calving during the winter or early spring. Inadequate energy in the ration is even worse for first-calf heifers because they must also meet their demands for growth. Protein content of the diet certainly must be considered as well. Most of us produce feed of different qualities and feed testing is a very useful way to allow you to manage your feed supplies to your best advantage.

Cows and heifers should be cycling before the onset of the breeding season. The first post-calving heat is often “silent” – ovulation occurs, but the animal does not display estrus. Not even a bull will detect this heat. The second heat may not be that great either. In fact, cows that have had 2, 3 or more heats before the beginning of the breeding season are more likely to become pregnant early in the breeding season than those that do not. Bull issues and abortion are other causes of delayed pregnancy. What can we do to help these cows catch up? I once believed an old tale that it would take 5 years for a cow to be moved back to the first 3 weeks of the calving season. Of course it depends on how far she got behind! My

personal experience has been that with good nutrition and reliable bull power a 6-week gain in a single year is relatively easy to achieve. Of course, one of the best nutritional sources in my arsenal is “Vitamin Green Grass”! Banked grass from last fall is not likely to fit the bill. If your breeding season is to begin before grass is available then supplementing with grain and possibly a protein supplement along with minerals and vitamins will be necessary.

CIDRs may be used to shorten the number of days to conception. Another way to catch up late calvers is to employ estrus synchronization. Estrogens, prostaglandins and other injections are not the ticket; the single best thing you can do is to use a CIDR® (Controlled Internal Drug Release) intravaginal progesterone-releasing device. The sustained progesterone concentrations achieved through the use of the CIDR have been shown to mimic the kind of progesterone profiles typical of a cycling cow and will initiate normal estrous cycles in non-cycling cows. Most estrus synchronization protocols involve the placement of a CIDR for 7 to 8 days. Longer may result in poor quality ovulations and lowered pregnancy rates; therefore, 7 days should be sufficient when using a CIDR to advance cyclicity. When the CIDR is removed it is a good idea to inject prostaglandin F2alpha (or an analogue) i.e. Lutalyse®, Estrumate®, Estroplan® intramuscularly to ensure that estrus will occur. Also, if the uterus has even a mild infection the prostaglandin will help to clean it up. But remember, as I mentioned already, prostaglandin F2alpha alone will not induce estrus in non-cycling animals, only exposure to progesterone.

Wait until at least 6 weeks post-calving before inserting a CIDR. Uterine repair requires 6 weeks to be completed. Prior to that, there may be low-grade bacterial infections that can flourish under the influence of progesterone from the CIDR. Furthermore, research has shown that the use of a CIDR to decrease the number of days to conception in cows that calved less than 50 days before offered no benefit over doing nothing at all. You must also consider your bull power if you are using natural service. I would conservatively suggest no more than 5 to 6 animals be treated at a time for breeding with a single mature bull.

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Belvin Angus Second Annual Bull Sale

Brooking Angus Ranch

March 4, 2014 Innisfail, AB Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran

March 3, 2014 Radville, SK Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing

Sale Results 65 Bulls Grossed $285,600.00 and Averaged $4,363.00 High Selling Bulls Lot 4- Belvin Airwolf 4’13 by BC Lookout 7024 sold to Lucky Draw Cattle Co., Maidstone, SK for $10,000.00 Lot 43- Belvin Exit Strategy 43’13 by Belvin Panic Switch 2’11 sold to 6U Cattle Co Ltd., Manning, AB for $8,250.00 Lot 22- Belvin Alloy 22’13 by Belvin Rebel 33’05 sold to Huxley Colony, Huxley, AB for $7,500.00 Lot 46- Belvin Alamo 46’13 by Belvin Rebel 33’05 sold to Huxley Colony, Huxley, AB for $7,500.00 Lot 39- Belvin Estado 39’13 by Belvin Tres Marias Patron 205 sold to RoyMac Angus and Currie Angus, Paynton, SK for $7,000.00

Palmer Charolais- Nielson Land & Cattle Co. Bull Sale March 3, 2014 Bladworth, SK Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Management: By Livestock Sale Results 14 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,786.00 16 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,322.00 7 Two Year Old Charolais Bulls Averaged $6,057.00 Averaged $4,349.00 35 Yearling Charolais Bulls 5 Angus Open Heifers Averaged $2,060.00 72 Bulls Grossed $300,750.00 and Averaged $4,177.00

Sale Results Total Sale Grossed $128,500.00 and Averaged $7,559.00 High Selling Lots Lot 1- Brooking Decision 331 sired by S A V Harvestor 0338 was purchased by Ring Creek Angus, AB for $16,500.00 Lot 10- Brooking Bar Code 340 sired by Sitz Right Answer 506Y was purchased by Ellingson Angus, ND for $9,250.00 Lot 2- Brooking Direction 332 sired by Connealy Stimulus 8419 was purchased by Rivercrest Angus, AB for $9,500.00 Lot 14- Brooking Monarch 382 sired by Wiwa Creek Monarch 53’08 was purchased by To A Cross Ranch, OK for $9,250.00 Lot 4- Brooking Not Guilty 326 sired by Soo Line Motive 9016 was purchased by Daines Angus and Severtson Land and Cattle, AB for $8,500.00

Cattleman’s Connection Black Angus Bull Sale March 7, 2014 Brandon, AB Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Management: Douglas J. Henderson and Associates Sale Results 95 Yearling Bulls $4,300.00

Averaged

High Selling Red Angus Yearling Bull Lot 72- Red NRA Arson 230A, sired by Red Brylor Arson 3Y sold to Brylor Ranch, Pincher Creek, AB for $5,800.00

High sellers Lot 11- Brookmore Zorzal 185A sired by WAF Zorzal 321U sold to Trevor Shamanski for $12,250.00

High Selling Black Angus Yearling Bull Lot 45- NRA Breakaway 27A, sired by Eastondale Break Away 32’07 sold to Ivan Carpenter, Hanley, SK for $5,100.00

Lot 97- HBH Anchor 303A sired by TC Aberdeen 759 sold to Greenbush Angus for $11,000.00

High Selling Charolais Two Year Old Bull Lot 38- HVA Quicksilver 99Z, sired by HTA Countdown 9103W sold to K McLeod Farms, Biggar, SK for $8,000.00 High Selling Charolais Yearling Bull Lot 7- HVA Nevada 146A, sired by CSS Sir Jr Navigator 44Y sold to Gord Miller, Milk River, AB for for $7,500.00

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Canada’s Red, White and Black Bull Sale

Kuntz Farms Bull Sale 2014

March 15, 2014 Moose Jaw, SK Auctioneer: Scott Johnstone

March 8, 2014 Balgonie, SK Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Optimal Bovines Inc.

Sale Results 11 Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $2,955.00 5 Hereford Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,000.00 23 Hereford Two Year-Old Bulls Averaged $3,495.00 5 Limousin Yearling Bulls Averaged $2,460.00 2 Limousin Two Year-Old Bulls Averaged $3,625.00 46 Bulls Grossed $147,400.00 and Averaged $3,205.00 Top Selling Angus Bulls Lot 62- Bar B Xception 35A by Youngdale Xception 12X sold to Hilltop Cattle Co., Carlyle, SK for $4,000.00 Lot 65- BLS Windfall 21A sired by PVF Windfall SCC 9005 sold to Hilltop Cattle Co., Carlyle, SK for $4,000.00

Alberta Cattle Breeders Association Calgary Bull Sale March 6, 2014 Calgary, AB Auctioneers: Don Raffan and Bob Balog Sale Results 13 Angus Bulls Averaged $3,546.15 1 Gelbvieh Bulls Averaged $2,500.00 Hereford Bulls Averaged $5,193.68 87 10 Ranch Horses Averaged $6,738.64 11 Heifers (Pen of 5) Averaged $6,738.64 101 Bulls Averaged $4,954.95 122 Lots Grossed $649,325.00 and Averaged $5,322.34.00 High Selling Angus Bull Lot 135- RPM Ask Him RLP 5A by S A V Net Worth 4200 sold to Uplands Ranch, Airdrie, AB for $5,200.00 High Selling Pen of Heifers Lot 608- Heifers sold to Bircham Ranch, Piapot, SK for $7,500.00 Top Volume Buyers Guenther Ranch, Consort, AB J & B MacGougan, Coronation, AB Miller Ranches Ltd., Hanceville, BC Pipeline Grazing Co-op, Medicine Hat, AB Vegreville Colony, Vegreville, AB

Sale Results 28 Bulls Averaged 6 Open Red Angus Heifers Averaged

$3,693.00 $2,560.00

High Selling Bulls Lot 49A- Red K F Arbor 49A by Red NCJ Mystified 16X sold to Adair Angus, Wolseley, SK for $9,000.00 Lot 44A- Red K F Mystery Man 44A by Red NCJ Mystified 16X sold to Bridgeway Farms, Wawota, SK for $6,600.00 Lot 40A- Red K F Sizzler 40A by Red SSS Staunch 64Y sold to Goad Family Angus, Clandonald, AB and David Mohr for $6,000.00 High Selling Open Heifer Lot 6A- Red K F Miss Pathy 6A by Red SSS Staunch 64Y OSF sold to Goad Family Angus, Clandonald, AB & Corona Creek Cattle Co., Bashaw, AB for $5,700.00

95th Annual Pride of The Prairies Bull Sale March 2-3, 2014 Lloydminster, SK/AB Auctioneer: Dan Skeels Sale Results 9 Charolais 1 Horned Hereford 2 Polled Hereford 3 Limousin Black Angus 10 4 Red Angus 3 Simmental Pen Bull Sale 8 Charolais 9 Polled Hereford 1 Maine Anjou 2 Black Angus 52 Overall

Averaged $3,933.00 Averaged $3,200.00 Averaged $4,150.00 Averaged $3,233.00 Averaged $4,420.00 Averaged $3,650.00 Averaged $3,533.00 Averaged $3,788.00 Averaged $3,278.00 Averaged $2,100.00 Averaged $3,050.00 Averaged $3,731.00

High Selling Lots Lot 61- Grant Lode Upward 18A by Duralta 307R Upward 49Y sold to Sheidaghan Angus, Maple Creek, SK for $8,200.00 Lot 75- Red Jock Shocker 2A by Red DMM Creed 34Y sold to Ernie and Myrna Lessner, Marwayne, AB for $4,600.00 Pen 62- Black Angus sold to Clifford Jamieson, Edam, SK for $3,100.00

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Spring Creek Simmentals Pursuit of Perfection Bull Sale March 6, 2014 Moosomin, SK Auctioneer: Steve Dorran Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. Sale Results 78 Simmental Bulls Averaged $6,492.94 16 Best Beef Bulls Averaged $4,578.12 11 Black Angus Bulls Averaged $4,568.18 8 Red Angus Bulls Averaged $6,375.00 113 Lots Grossed $690,950.00 and Averaged $6,023.00 High Selling Black Angus Bull Lot 115- RRAR Camaro 8A sired by S A V Camaro 9272 was purchased by Mark Walter, Lampman, SK for $6,000.00 High Selling Red Angus Bulls Lot 130- Red RRAR Detour 37A sired by Red Lazy MC Detour 2W was purchased by Nu Horizion Angus, Lipton, SK for $10,500.00

18th Annual KBJ Bull Sale 2014 March 17, 2014 Clyde, AB Auctioneer: Steve Dorran Sale Management: Optimal Bovines Inc. Sale Results 69 Yearlings Grossed $293,100.00 and Averaged $4,248.00 High Selling Bulls Lot 65- Red KBJ Poker Face 953A sired by Red KBJ Poker Face 1090Y sold to Hector Romero Gonzalez, Jalisco, Mexico for $16,500.00 Lot 1- KBJ Zorro 015A sired by WAF Zorzal 321U sold to Jones Land & Cattle, Barrhead, AB for $11,000.00 Lot 3- KBJ Zorzial 57A sired by WAF Zorzal 321U sold to Jim Hansen, Tawatinaw, AB for $10,000.00

Black Pearl Bull & Female Sale March 9, 2014 Tisdale, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Lot 127- Red RRAR Detour 020A sired by Red Lazy MC Detour 2W was purchased by Chittick Herefords, Mayerthorpe, AB for $10,000.00

Mar Mac & Guests Bull Sale March 5, 2014 Brandon, MB Auctioneer: Jerry Kanewischer Sale Results Red Angus Bulls Averaged $3,302.00 Averaged $4,017.00 Black Angus Bulls Simmental Bulls Averaged $4,051.00 79 Bulls Grossed $300,200.00 and Averaged $3,809.00 High Selling Red Angus Bulls Lot 23- Red Mar Mac Determined 31A sired by Red Lazy MC Detour 2W was purchased by Ken and Rebecca Mackenzie, Manning, AB for $6,100.00 Lot 2- Red Mar Mac Ambassador 56A sired by Red McRae’s Vision 50T was purchased by Routledge Farms, Lenore, MB for $5,100.00 Lot 24- Red Mar Mac Determined 70A sired by Red Lazy MC Detour 2W was purchased by T + S Farms, Rose Valley, SK for $5,000.00

Sale Results 20 Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,347.50 26 Yearling Heifers Averaged $1,996.15 46 Lots Grossed $118,850.00 and Averaged $2,583.70 High Selling Bulls Lot 4A - Royal S. Net Worth 4A sired by S A V Net Worth 4200 was purchased by Bruce Willett, Naicam, SK for $5,250.00 Lot 10A - Royal S. Yellowstone sired by Soo Line Yellowstone 9286 was purchased by Dusty Inn Farms, Humboldt, SK for $4,750.00 High Selling Heifers Lot 41A - Royal S. Pride Dolly 41A sired by Duralta 91T Rock Star 58X was purchased by Mainstream Genetics, Watrous, SK for $3,000.00 Lot 24A - Royal S. Blackbird 24A sired by Soo Line Yellowstone 9286 was purchased by Bellstar Angus, Lombardy, ON for $2,800.00

Lot 14- Red Mar Mac Prowl 141A sired by Red Blair’s Prowler 214X was purchased by F Valley Farming, Spring Coulee, AB for $5,000.00 High Selling Black Angus Bulls Lot 33- Mar Mac Cornerstone 2A sired by S A V Final Answer was purchased by Troy Reynolds, Carberry, MB for $6,250.00 Lot 37- Mar Mac Aberdeen 63A sired by TC Aberdeen was purchased by Black Hawk Angus, Mather, MB for $5.600.00 Lot 35- Mar Mac Aberdeen 6A sired by TC Aberdeen was purchased by Joe Bouchard, Fisher Branch, MB for $5,500.00 Today’s Angus Advantage 48

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Built Right Bull Sale

Arda Farms 17th Annual Bull Sale

March 12, 2014 Provost, AB

March 14, 2014 Acme, AB Auctioneer: Steve Dorran Sale Management: Jay Davis

Sale Results 18 Black Angus Bulls Averaged 28 Simmental Bulls Averaged 6 Charolais Bulls Averaged 52 Bulls Averaged $4,817.00

$4,635.00 $5,236.36 $3,816.67

High Selling Black Angus Bulls Pedersen Alpine 241A sired by Ring Creek Dogwood 54Y was purchased by HR Hahn Cattle Company, Sherwood Park, AB for $6,800.00

Sale Results 57 Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,362.00 20 Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $5,075.00 20 Two Year Old Bulls (Free Way Angus) Averaged $5,925.00 414 Heifers Averaged $1,388.77 Total Sale Grossed $1,043,600.00 and Averaged $2,042.00

Pedersen Alcatraz 200A sired by S A V 707 Rito 9969 was purchased by Noel Flaade, Hardisity, AB for $6,800.00

High Selling Lots Arda Direct 23A sired by Arda Direct 23T and Arda El Tigre 118A sired by HF El Tigre 76X was purchased by Freeway Angus, Acme, AB for $6750.00

Pedersen Assault 222A sired by Pedersen Yankee 100Y was purchased by Amarillo Ridge, Lloydminster, SK for $5,500.00

Arda Direct 148A sired by Arda Direct 23T was purchased by W.A. Ranches, Calgary, AB for $6,750.00

Pedersen Arcade 47A sired by DBRL Alaskan 30X was purchased by Roxanne LaChance, Wainwright, AB for $5,500.00

Arda El Tigre 344Z sired by HF El Tigre 76X was purchased by Spring Coulee Cattle Co., Medicine Hat, AB for $6,250.00

Standard Hill Connection 2014 Results Maidstone, SK March 9, 2014 Auctioneer: Jerry Hewson

Freeway El Tigre 13Z sired by HF El Tigre 76X was purchased by Shady Lane Colony, Wanham, AB for $8,000.00 Freeway Mainstream 79Z sired by Arda Mainstream 358P was purchased by Doug and Donna Hagel and Hagel Farm Holding, Beiseker, AB for $8,000.00

Sale Results 4 Yearling Hereford Bulls Averaged $4,500.00 10.5 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls Averaged $3,861.90 32 Yearling Angus Bulls Averaged $3,731.25 9 Open Hereford Heifers Averaged $2,155.56 14 Open Angus Heifers Averaged $2,275.00 69.5 Lots Grossed $229,200.00 and Averaged $3,297.84 High Selling Angus Bulls Lot 32- Standard Hill Finalist 342A sired by S A V Final Answer 0035 was purchased by ANL Robbins Ranching, Pincher Creek, AB for $7,500.00

Pen of Heifers 60 head sold for $1,440.00 was purchased by 6U Cattle, Manning, AB

Spruce View Angus March 19, 2014 Killam, AB Sale Results 59 Bulls Averaged $3,811.00

Lot 59- Double P Adaptor 9A sired by Royal Adaptor DRCC 8061U was purchased by Lone Spruce Ranching, Edam, SK for $5,100.00

High Selling Bulls Lot 1- Spruce View Marshall 148A sired by Spruce View Marshall 47X was purchased by Cobey Farms for $7,500.00

High Selling Angus Heifers Lot 92- Standard Hill Ann 490A sired by Early Sunset Freedom 89U was purchased by Worldwide Genetics, Saskatoon, SK for $5,000.00

Lot 44- Spruce View Bardolene 52A sired by Bardolene of Peak Dot 204R was purchased by Blacktof Angus, Tofield, AB for $6,000.00

Lot 80- Standard Hill Bebe 491A sired by Standard Hill Yahoo 68Y was purchased by Willow Spring Angus, Kitscoty, AB for $3,000.00

Scott Stock Farm Bull Sale March 21, 2014 Crossfield, AB Sale Results Averaged 27 Black Angus Bulls 20 Red Red Angus Bulls Averaged 47 Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,126.27

$3,965.00 $4,345.00

High Selling Lot Red SSF Scotts Xcaliber 246A sired by Red Cockburn Xcaliber 529X was purchased by Gloria Blades, Nanton, AB for $10,000.00 Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angus Advantageâ&#x20AC;&#x192; 50

Bowerman Bros.- Nesset Lake Bull Sale

Johnson Livestock Bull & Female Sale

March 21, 2014 Meadow Lake, SK Sale Management: Douglas J. Henderson & Associates Ltd.

March 20, 2014 Peebles, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: Optimal Bovines Inc.

Sale Results Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,150.00 Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,717.00 2 Yearling Heifers Averaged $3,000.00 82 Bulls Averaged $4,220.00

Sale Results 125 Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,219.00 32 Heifer Calves Averaged $3,495.00 157 Lots Grossed $639,200.00 and Averaged $4,071.00

High Selling Lot Lot 39 Unregistered- Wish Bone Legacy 2118Z sired by O C C Legacy 839L for $7,750.00

High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 79A – JL Fire Starter sired by S A V Eliminator 9105 was purchased by JPM Farms Ltd., Gravelbourg, SK for $28,000.00 Lot 126A – JL Band Leader sired by S A V Brilliance 8077 was purchased by Neilson Land & Cattle, Craik, SK for $18,000.00

Allencroft, Border Butte Angus Bull Sale March 20, 2014 Medicine Hat, AB Sale Management: Castlerock Marketing

Lot 71A – JL Potential 3071 sire by S A V Potential 0205 was purchased by Ferme Gagnon, Cheneville, PQ for $15,000.00 High Selling Open Angus Heifers Lot 112A – JL Barbara 3112 sired by S A V Potential 0205 was purchased by Adrian Rehorst, Teeswater, ON for $11,750.00

Sale Results 63 Lots Averaged $4,022.00 High Selling Bulls BRDR 111A sired by Soo Line Kodiak 0148 was purchased by Easy Ray Angus, Raymond, AB for $7,200.00 BRDR 90A sired by Cudlobe yellowstone 80M was purchased by Circle Cross Ranch Medicine Hat, AB for $7,100.00

14th Annual On Target Bull Sale 2014

Lot 199A – JL Primrose 3199 sired by S A V Harvestor 0338 was purchased by Todd Barnett for $6,500.00

Thank You to the buyers and bidders from our "Best of the Breeds" 2014 Bull Sale!

March 18, 2014 Barrhead, AB Auctioneer: Steve Dorran, AB Sale Management: Optimal Bovines Inc. Sale Results 87 Yearling Bulls Grossed $393,000.00 and Averaged $4,517.00 High Selling Bulls Lot 85- CRMS/BLI Roar 361A sired by Snider’s XXL 1Y was purchased by McMillen Ranching Ltd., Carievale, SK and Ashworth Farm & Ranch Ltd., Oungre, SK for $23,500.00 Lot 86- CRMS/BLI Arson 295A sired by Snider’s XXL 1Y was purchased by Circle G Simmentals & Darwin Fuller, Lacombe, AB for $17,500.00

Thank you Ter-Ron Farms, Forestburg, AB For Purchasing the High Selling Bull: Red Twin Heritage Hustle 25A Nordal Angus Hidden Creek Cattle Co. PFRA (2) Pepper Lake Cattle Co.

Lot 36- Red Dwajo Sundance 114A sired by Red T-K Recoil 72Y was purchased by Ian Topham, Eastend, SK for $11,250.00 Lot 55- Dwajo Silverado 24A sired by Young Dale young Gun 67Y was purchased by KBJ Round Farms, Clyde, AB and JW Cattle Co., Camp Creek, AB for $11,000.00

Gery Hewitt (2) Moose Creek Angus Syanne Hilbig

Sheho, SK twin.heritage@sasktel.net www.twinheritage.com Mitch: 306.849.2112 Allan & Ann: 306.849.4638 Michael: 306.955.6553

"Add a Touch of Heritage to Your Herd"

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All Canadian Speckle Park Sale

Right Cross Ranch 3rd Annual Bull Sale

March 26, 2014 Neilburg, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

March 26, 2014 Kisbey, SK Auctioneer: Ward Cutler

Sale Results 7 Yearling Speckle Park Bulls Averaged $3,385.71 1 Yearling Angus Bull Averaged $2,700.00 15 Two Year Old Speckle Park Bulls Averaged $3,180.00 1 Two year Old Angus Bull Averaged $3,000.00 4 Mature Bulls Averaged $3,600.00 5 Speckle Park Heifers Averaged $3,960.00 4 Semen Packages Averaged $462.50 1 Embryo Package Averaged $2,250.00 34 Lots Grossed $111,300.00 and Averaged $3,273.53

Sale Results Total Sale Grossed $103,400.00 and Averaged $3,566.00 High Selling Black Angus Bull Lot 29- RCR Adjuster 16A sired by Belvin Tres Marias Patron 205 was purchased by Jerome Poirier, Redvers, SK for $5,500.00 High Selling Red Angus Bull Lot 3- Red RCR Attraction 187A sired by Red Mar Mac Mastermind 110Y was purchased by Jerome Poirier, Redvers, SK for $5,200.00

High Selling Lots Lot 38- Ravenworth Horizon 103A sired by River Hill 101U Xodus 60X was purchased by Pura Vida Acres, Saskatoon, SK for $7,000.00 Lot 26- Spots ‘N Sprouts Zinger 112Z sired by River Hill Skipper 6S was purchased by Coulee Springs Ranch, Kenaston, SK for $6,200.00 Lot 44- Ravenworth Lightning Lady 122A sired by River Hill 101U Xodus 60X was purchased by Michael Luciak, Glendon, AB for $5,000.00

Duralta Farms 9th Annual Bull Sale March 21, 2014 Vegreville, AB Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. Sale Results 1 Black Angus Two Year Old Averaged $4,100.00 Averaged $4,463.46 26 Black Angus Yearlings 21 Red Angus Yearlings Averaged $4,642.96 48 Lots Grossed $217,650.00 and Averaged $4,534.38

Wheatland Cattle Bull Sale March 27, 2014 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. Sale Results Averaged 28 Yearling Bulls 18 Commercial Heifers Averaged Total Lots Grossed $418,950.00

$13,875.00 $1,691.67

High Selling Lots Lot 7- Wheatland Circuit Breaker 325A sired by Wheatland High Voltage 122Y was purchased by Outlaw Cattle Co., and the Circuit Breaker Group, Hussar, AB for $60,000.00 Lot 22- Wheatland Bull 388A sired by Wheatland High Octane 169Y was purchased by Lazy S Ranch, Mayerthorpe, AB for $35,000.00 Lot 14- Wheatland Bull 351A sired by Wheatland High Voltage 122Y was purchased by South Seven Farms, Vegerville, AB for $25,500.00

Lot 5- Wheatland Bull 319A sired by Wheatland High Octane High Selling Black Angus Two Year Old 169Y was purchased by Lake Bottom Cattle Co., Lot 201Z- Duralta 32T Bear 201Z sired by HF Bears Paw 32T was Smokey Lake, AB for $18,500.00 purchased by Ray Cossey, Tofield, AB for $4,100.00 Lot 11- Wheatland Bull 343A sired by Wheatland Predator High Selling Black Angus Yearling Bulls 922W was purchased by Maple Lake Stock Farms, Lot 49A- Duralta 307R Upside 49A sired by Sitz Upward 307R was Hartnet, MB for $18,000.00 purchased by Roymac Angus, Cut Knife, SK and Currie Angus Farms, Paynton, SK for $14,000.00 Lot 19- Wheatland Bull 366A sired by Wheatland High Voltage 122Y was purchased by Lazy S Ranch, Mayerthorpe, AB Lot 13A- Duralta Up Switch 13A sired by Sitz Upward 307R was for $18,000.00 purchased by Ward’s Red Angus, Saskatoon, SK for $8,000.00 Lot 27- Wheatland Bull 3106A sired by Wheatland High Octane High Selling Red Angus Yearling Bulls 169Y was purchased by Hilltop Holdings, Radville, SK Lot 4A- Red Durlata Forward Motion 4A sired by Red Six Mile Fifth for $17,000.00 Gear 275X was purchased by Bar-E-L Angus, Stettler, AB for $13,000.00 Lot 2- Wheatland Bull 306A sired by Wheatland Nitro 64X was purchased by Openshaw Farms, Oxbow, SK for $14,500.00 Lot 67A- Red Duralta 36W Jack 67A sired by Red Duralta 540R Big Jack 36W was purchased by Randy Wolbeck, Heisler, AB for $9,500.00

Today’s Angus Advantage 52

Top 100 Members by Registration Selection: Rego Status is Y Registered and Record Date between 01/01/2013 and 31/12/2013

Ranking | Count | Member ID | Herd Letters | Member Name

890

5053014

PDAR

Peak Dot Ranch Ltd, Wood Mountain, SK

174

5235363

CBT

Ben & Carol Tams, Taber, AB

726

5279373

CKM

Chuck Beasley, Duchess, AB

173

5243520

BAN

Joe & Sandy Bandura, Duchess, AB

627

5238919

OLEF

Ole Farms Ltd., Athabasca, AB

171

5052643

TTTS

Travis L Spady, Alliance, AB Vee Tee Feeders Ltd, Lloydminster, AB

541

5162508

JLMB

David & Andrew Johnson, Peebles, SK

169

5094984

VTA

504

5051701

LLB

Lee J Brown, Erskine, AB

169

5130721

YCLC

472

5213794

DUA

U-2 Ranch, Coaldale, AB

169

5280337

RCR

466

5233553

DSH

Hamco Cattle Co. The Hamiltons, Glenboro, MB

167

5050426

Collin A Sauder, Hodgeville, SK

465

5279228

DEER

Deer River Ranching, Patricia, AB

167

5239081

VFF

Vikse Family Farm, Donalda, AB

Y Coulee Land & Cattle Co Ltd, Frenchman Butte, SK Right Cross Ranch, Kisbey, SK

462

5093023

TGA

Graham & Patricia Alexander, Eastend, SK

164

5166946

GBB

Blades Angus, Nanton, AB

409

5187292

SIXM

Six Mile Red Angus, Fir Mountain, SK

163

5052691

UGA

UGA H Dyce Bolduc, Stavely, AB

382

5183073

SVR

South View Ranch, Ceylon, SK

161

5135428

ZBR

Z Bar Angus Ltd., Marsden, SK

375

5234196

SWC

Chapman Cattle Company, Stettler, AB

160

5275692

JJJH

Majestic Cattle Co., Stettler, AB

353

5172078

PMY

Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Ltd, Lloydminster, AB

158

5276034

338

5119042

Fertile Valley Farms, Conquest, SK

157

5260837

LEB

303

5249511

BBC

Blairs.Ag Cattle Co., Lanigan, SK

156

5158624

DRF

Deer Range Farms Ltd, Stewart Valley, SK

297

5117423

HAMI

Hamilton Farms, Cochrane, AB

155

5174864

VVV

Triple V Ranch, Melita, MB

278

5177513

RKKG

Anchor 1 Angus, Mayerthorpe, AB

154

5052942

YDF

R Barry Young & Marj Young, Carievale, SK

268

5051435

JVJ

Jack A Hart, Brookdale, MB

148

5088454

PAHL

Pahl Livestock, Medicine Hat, AB

264

5092754

CFCC

Crowfoot Cattle Company, Standard, AB

145

5052909

XGB

George Baxter, Bassano, AB

254

5143563

Curtis & Maynard Boese, Sexsmith, AB

145

5120301

RAK

A & L Robbins Ranching Ltd., Pincher Creek, AB

245

5050620

BTR

Saskalta Farms Ltd, Alsask, SK

145

5249776

FAR

Matthew Fleury, Aberdeen, SK

Eldorado Red Angus, Redcliff, AB Lazy E Bar Ranching Ltd, Bashaw, AB

241

5236781

SAR

Stauffer Ranches, Pincher Creek, AB

144

5052638

TOM

Tom M Blacklock, Grandora, SK

240

5051459

JZT

Ernest G Gibson, Vermilion, AB

143

5181995

BJT

Bob, Jill and Tee Jensen, Leader, SK

229

5051260

IJP

Sandy Bar Ranch Ltd., Aneroid, SK

143

5257853

FIRE

Tanya Belsham, Houston, BC

226

5051715

LMP

Brylor Ranch, Pincher Creek, AB

142

5180077

RIV

M C Quantock Livestock Corp., Lloydminster, AB

224

5269074

VMF

Sheidaghan Anghus, Maple Creek, SK

140

5185298

SJD

Cleveley Cattle Company, Ellscott, AB

223

5052005

FKR

Flying K Ranch Ltd., Swift Current, SK

138

5115698

DKF

DKF Red Angus, Gladmar, SK

214

5052815

WGO

Wayne G Grant, Killam, AB

138

5264672

Michelle Peake, Hanna, AB

213

5258351

SKIN

Cy, Carolyn, Patrick & Bonnie Skinner, Englefeld, SK

138

5282029

Eldorado Black Angus, Redcliff, AB

208

5051851

MGR

Michael G Rodgers, Warner, AB

137

5052764

WBK

Black Meadows Angus, Miniota, MB

208

5276171

Remitall Farms Inc, Olds, AB

137

5235648

RHS

Robert & Lorna Story, Netherhill, SK

203

5050747

DBB

Triple S Cattle Co. Ltd, Calgary, AB

136

5249943

BBW

Bryce and Wyatt Burnett, Swift Current, SK

203

5231924

RRR

Red Rock Red Angus, Airdrie, AB

135

5116767

TED

Leeuwenburgh Red Angus, Lethbridge, AB

202

5083249

DWW

Danny Warrilow, Minburn, AB

135

5258017

MGMJ

202

5231967

JBS

Brian and Judy Sutter, Red Deer, AB

134

5051395

JNI

195

5239762

GLAD

Stryker Cattle Co., Orion, AB

134

5252544

WRAZ

Phil Birnie, Wawota, SK

192

5191295

DMC

F-R Angus, Hussar, AB

134

5276643

DFLC

Duralta Farms Inc, Vegreville, AB

192

5241998

DPF

Cattle Creek Ranching Ltd., Maple Creek, SK

133

5276058

Whitney Curry, Finnegan, AB

190

5184661

BFL

Benchmark Farms Ltd, Lethbridge, AB

132

5079688

DAV

David Lamb, Swift Current, SK

Jeannot Brothers, Whitewood, SK

132

5121626

HJA

Crowfoot Valley Ranch, Standard, AB

132

5263947

BKLK

George, Michael & Shane Jarokosky, Lethbridge, AB Dr B Z Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC

186

5239312

AEHA

186

5269124

184

5051318

KBJ

KBJ Round Farms, Clyde, AB

127

5163388

RSL

RSL Red Angus, Battleford, SK

179

5257663

Rock or Shauna Smith, Mountain View, AB

126

5088120

TJL

Trent & Janelle Liebreich, Radville, SK

177

5051318

NHI

Mitchell Merrill, Hillspring, AB

126

5234294

MHZ

Michael Howe, Moose Jaw, SK

174

5050416

David Bolduc, Claresholm, AB

125

5088108

RLH

Ron & L.D. Hunter, Didsbury, AB

Today’s Angus Advantage 53

Hugh Atkin, La Glace, AB Buck Lake Ranch, Kelowna, BC

Ranking | Count | Member ID | Herd Letters | Member Name

Ranking | Count | Member ID | Herd Letters | Member Name 70

124

5102314

CDS

Sewall Bros, Patricia, AB

124

5173752

BEAU

106

5205683

GJP

Gregory Pugh, Edgerton, AB

Valley Blossom Ranch, Wymark, SK

105

5206226

ZGO

Freyburn Farms, Oxbow, SK

124

5233728

123

5084928

NRA

Larry and Laurie Nielson, Craik, SK

105

5237116

BRDR

Cindy & Dale Bosch, Coutts, AB

DJE

Dwayne Emery, Camp Creek, AB

105

5244159

BMB

122

Brent Brewin & Myrna Brewin, Taber, AB

5216071

LCE

Matejka Farms, Ponoka, AB

105

5246264

BFR

Benchmark Red Angus, Lethbridge, AB

122

5256226

PHE

Ring Creek Farm, Fairview, AB

105

5259285

HBH

121

5052830

WJD

Wilbar Farms - Black Angus, Dundurn, SK

104

5183201

EDAM

121

5052860

WOS

Wesley Olynyk, Goodeve, SK

104

5198592

SSF

120

5052059

OEA

Wayne E & Gillian Hughes, Lumby, BC

103

5239590

NGW

119

5133459

IDM

Ivan Demmans, Meadow Lake, SK

101

5091753

Mantei Farms, Estevan, SK

119

5230412

SSA

Don, Connie, Darby Delorme & Kalee Hofer, Robsart, SK

101

5231499

JEX

Paul P. and Colleen Jex-Blake, Grimshaw, AB

HBH Farms Inc., Rivers, MB David & Alice Stuart, Edam, SK Scott Stock Farm Ltd., Crossfield, AB N7 Stock Farm, Crandall, MB

118

5230513

Kevin B Dorrance, Wawota, SK

101

5242495

FRL

Mark Forsyth, Herbert, SK

118

5242457

JASS

JAS Red Angus, Neepawa, MB

100

5183185

Forbes Ranch, Piapot, SK

118

5255772

MRJ

John & Ruth Magee, Tompkins, SK

100

5279384

BLC

Carl, Louise & Lee Beasley, Patricia, AB

117

5051048

GDH

Mabel & Gavin Hamilton, Innisfail, AB

5051768

LUO

Moose Creek Red Angus, Kisbey, SK

117

5133935

RNC

J. Reed Crapo, Gem, AB

5194236

YGG

Gus & Yvonne Garnier, Marwayne, AB

Sealin Creek Ranch, Monte Lake, BC

5212816

LFE

Lewis Farms Ltd, Spruce Grove, AB

CDwernichuk,Cameron,Charlene&Chance Patterson, Foam Lake, SK

5276199

HVE

Heart Valley Angus, Wanham, AB

117

5206087

PAK

116

5181405

CPRA

116

5197063

JRH

High Tree Cattle, Wilkie, SK

5249282

ECA

Bouw Farms, Ltd., Dugald, MB

116

5239639

East Raymond Farming Co. Ltd., Raymond, AB

5261676

SCCA

Shiloh Cattle Co, Craigmyle, AB

114

5052748

VWB

Warren & Carmen Beck, Delburne, AB

5177398

WCA

C & L Warriner, Big River, SK

114

5247687

DUG

Doug or Cheryl Domolewski, Taber, AB

5197705

BCC

Brandl Cattle Co, Jarvie, AB

113

5148255

ACAD

Acadia Colony Farming Co. Ltd., Oyen, AB

5051499

KFB

Marlin R & Linda S Gabert, Fort Saskatchewan, AB

113

5242330

RCSB

Russell & Cindy Sibbald, Beechy, SK

5089119

LNK

Lonnie & Karen Brown, Westlock, AB

112

5126414

BROX

Brox Stock Farm, Wetaskiwin, AB

5153690

DMM

Lee & Dawn Wilson (Miller Wilson Angus), Bashaw, AB

112

5236076

HFX

Terry Adams, Forestburg, AB

5051474

KBB

Ralph & Lorree Erdell, Mayerthorpe, AB

110

5051867

MDI

Mark J Daines, Penhold, AB

5052118

PDE

Ian L Gross, Rush Lake, SK

110

5052789

WDV

Towaw Cattle Co. Ltd., Sangudo, AB

5178239

JCT

Jason Craig, Tompkins, SK

109

5053013

MRSA

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe, AB

5282131

AAAA

109

5067083

KOF

Mar Mac Farms, Brandon, MB

5050422

Dale Easton, Wawota, SK

109

5183765

BIA

Anderson Cattle Company Inc, Swan River, MB

5081119

CBM

Clinton Blair Morasch, Bassano, AB

109

5236588

YHB

David & Lynne Longshore, Stettler, AB

5122283

FCF

Fontaine Carel Farms, St Paul, AB

109

5254385

DFCC

Kelly Feige, Parkside, SK

5132745

107

5125125

KER

Kenray Ranch, Redvers, SK

5119286

FHW

107

5153933

AHPC

Robin T Hogberg, Langenburg, SK

5249745

JRHT

Meadow Ridge Enterprises Ltd., Saskatoon, SK

106

5051957

MWU

Wesley Merrill, Cardston, AB

5161596

OGG

Glendor Acres, Moose Jaw, SK

106

5052051

OAM

Ossawa Angus Farm, Marquette, MB

5246300

CAN

Nyle & Clint Stromsmoe, Etzikom, AB

106

5083924

BGU

Batho Farms Ltd., Oak Lake, MB

100

5051941

MTE

M E Mackenzie, Mountain View, AB

106

5104031

SAG

Ferme Sage, Lac Ste Marie, QC

100

5233951

JSTN

Brooking Angus Ranch, Radville, SK

Frieslawn Farms, Woodstock, ON

Dennis Johnston, Conquest, SK Harvey & Frances Wheeler, Saskatoon, SK

Top 100 Members by Transfer Transaction Year Selection: Transfer Year is 2013 Place | ID# 1

| Type

Member Name

| Transfers Place | ID# 644

Peak Dot Ranch Ltd, Wood Mountain, SK

574

Ringstead Ranch Ltd, Cayley, AB

485

Life

Lee J Brown, Erskine, AB

Annual

David & Andrew Johnson, Peebles, SK

5051987

Annual

Geis Angus Farm Ltd., Barrhead, AB

5053014

Annual

5217945

Annual

5051701

5162508

| Type

Member Name

| Transfers

5279373

Annual

Chuck Beasley, Duchess, AB

151

5183073

Annual

South View Ranch, Ceylon, SK

149

5187292

Annual

Six Mile Red Angus, Fir Mountain, SK

146

300

5144932

Annual

Les & Ethel Smith, Maidstone, SK

142

264

5238919

Annual

Ole Farms Ltd., Athabasca, AB

136 128

5232669

Annual

Southland Black Angus, Shaunavon, SK

260

5051260

Life

Sandy Bar Ranch Ltd., Aneroid, SK

5180077

Annual

M C Quantock Livestock Corp., Lloydminster, AB

239

5143563

Annual

Curtis & Maynard Boese, Sexsmith, AB

126

5231928

Annual

Mick and Debbie Trefiak, Edgerton, AB

204

5051318

Annual

KBJ Round Farms, Clyde, AB

123

5117423

Annual

Hamilton Farms, Cochrane, AB

190

5236584

Annual

Soo Line Cattle Co., Midale, SK

123

5051435

Life

Jack A Hart, Brookdale, MB

181

5238670

Annual

Clint Kuntz, Balgonie, SK

118

5172078

Annual

Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Ltd, Lloydminster, AB

173

5052005

Annual

Flying K Ranch Ltd., Swift Current, SK

105

5233553

Annual

Hamco Cattle Co. The Hamiltons, Glenboro, MB

167

5269074

Annual

Sheidaghan Anghus, Maple Creek, SK

5253228

Annual

Gerlei Angus, Montmartre, SK

162

5213794

Annual

U-2 Ranch, Coaldale, AB

Today’s Angus Advantage 54

Place | ID#

| Transfers | Place | ID#

| Type

5163388

Annual

RSL Red Angus, Battleford, SK

Stauffer Ranches, Pincher Creek, AB

5051851

Life

Michael G Rodgers, Warner, AB

Annual

CDwernichuk,Cameron,Charlene&Chance Patterson, Foam Lake, SK

5088120

Annual

Trent & Janelle Liebreich, Radville, SK

Annual

Jeannot Brothers, Whitewood, SK

5199108

Annual

John Setrakov, Loon Lake, SK

| Type

Member Name

5279228

Annual

Deer River Ranching, Patricia, AB

5236781

Annual

5181405

5239312

Member Name

Transfers

5102314

Annual

Sewall Bros, Patricia, AB

5249255

Annual

K-Cow Ranch, Elk Point, AB

5231967

Annual

Brian and Judy Sutter, Red Deer, AB

5249511

Annual

Blairs.Ag Cattle Co., Lanigan, SK

5239081

Annual

Vikse Family Farm, Donalda, AB

5257931

Annual

McMillen Ranching Ltd., Carievale, SK

5246159

Annual

Scott/Wendy Bresee, Ponoka, AB

5269124

Annual

Crowfoot Valley Ranch, Standard, AB

5050407

Annual

Rodney Lorenz, Markerville, AB

5051048

Annual

Mabel & Gavin Hamilton, Innisfail, AB

5051715

Annual

Brylor Ranch, Pincher Creek, AB

5052118

Life

Ian L Gross, Rush Lake, SK

5256226

Annual

Ring Creek Farm, Fairview, AB

5052815

Life

Wayne G Grant, Killam, AB

5127975

Annual

Justamere Farms Ltd., Lloydminster, SK

5083213

Annual

Jay Davis, Acme, AB

5050426

Life

Collin A Sauder, Hodgeville, SK

5212816

Annual

Lewis Farms Ltd, Spruce Grove, AB

5081119

Annual

Clinton Blair Morasch, Bassano, AB

5242330

Annual

Russell & Cindy Sibbald, Beechy, SK

5050620

Annual

Saskalta Farms Ltd, Alsask, SK

5263947

Annual

Buck Lake Ranch, Kelowna, BC

5052942

Annual

R Barry Young & Marj Young, Carievale, SK

5050867

Annual

D W Robertson, Duncan, BC 4

5243520

Annual

Joe & Sandy Bandura, Duchess, AB

5082581

Annual

Norseman Farms, Kyle, SK

5166946

Annual

Blades Angus, Nanton, AB

5128088

Annual

Kembar Farms, Brandon, MB

5173724

Annual

Curraghdale Cattle Corp, Uxbridge, ON

523372

Annual

Larry and Laurie Nielson, Craik, SK

5177513

Annual

Anchor 1 Angus, Mayerthorpe, AB

5050422

Life

Dale Easton, Wawota, SK

5092754

Annual

Crowfoot Cattle Company, Standard, AB

5234196

Annual

Chapman Cattle Company, Stettler, AB

5239727

Annual

Stewart Cattle Co., Russell, MB

5257853

Annual

Tanya Belsham, Houston, BC

5191295

Annual

F-R Angus, Hussar, AB

5052059

Life

Wayne E & Gillian Hughes, Lumby, BC

5088108

Annual

Ron & L.D. Hunter, Didsbury, AB

5165375

Annual

Melvin Solvason, Wynyard, SK

5117434

Annual

Ian Rudkin, Blackstock, ON

5194004

Annual

Prime Time Cattle, Innisfail, AB

5051405

Life

Donald A Currie, Nottawa, ON

5197705

Annual

Brandl Cattle Co, Jarvie, AB

5107779

Annual

Bill Abbott, Westerose, AB

5241998

Annual

Cattle Creek Ranching Ltd., Maple Creek, SK

5276643

Annual

Duralta Farms Inc, Vegreville, AB

5247687

Annual

Doug or Cheryl Domolewski, Taber, AB

5276171

Annual

Remitall Farms Inc, Olds, AB

5051768

Annual

Moose Creek Red Angus, Kisbey, SK

5051395

Life

Dr B Z Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC

5079688

Annual

David Lamb, Swift Current, SK

5236076

Annual

Terry Adams, Forestburg, AB

5184661

Annual

Benchmark Farms Ltd, Lethbridge, AB

5050712

Annual

Sisson Bros, Ridgedale, SK

5052909

Life

George Baxter, Bassano, AB

5052860

Life

Wesley Olynyk, Goodeve, SK

5234294

Annual

Michael Howe, Moose Jaw, SK

5050416

Annual

David Bolduc, Claresholm, AB

5236588

Annual

David & Lynne Longshore, Stettler, AB

5052691

Annual

H Dyce Bolduc, Stavely, AB

5239639

Annual

East Raymond Farming Co. Ltd., Raymond, AB

5051037

Life

Dennis C Ericson, Wetaskiwin, AB

5230513

Annual

Kevin B Dorrance, Wawota, SK

5051459

Life

Ernest G Gibson, Vermilion, AB

5242490

Annual

Keith Adams, Calgary, AB

5249776

Annual

Matthew Fleury, Aberdeen, SK

Top 100 Sires by Progeny Counts Status is Y Registered and Progeny Birth Date between 01/01/2013 and 31/12/2013 and CAN Sires only? is 0 and No. Ranking | Ident 1

1385926

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Tattoo

| DOB

Name

| Progeny | DNA Case ID |

SNP Case ID

IMP 307R

12/03/2005

SITZ UPWARD 307R

327

DC188072

1061938

IMP 035K

22/02/2000

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035

247

DC120604

25012SP80000

1369591

IMP 5682R

1/02/2005

S A V BISMARCK 5682

231

DC182258

23012SP80001

1545531

IMP 9105W

28/02/2009

S A V ELIMINATOR 9105

211

DC275249

24012SP2060

1593730

IMP 9122W

15/01/2009

CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229

192

DC271274

2012SP80017

1659104

IMP 8317U

1/02/2008

CONNEALY IMPRINT 8317

188

DC800239

27013SP80023

1266311

IMP 4336P

25/03/2004

S A V 004 DENSITY 4336

186

DC143480

24012SP3617

1525807

IMP 6262S

29/01/2006

CONNEALY IMPRESSION

185

DC241289

2012SP80007

1485949

WAF 321U

25/05/2008

WAF ZORZAL 321U

184

DC226465

24012SP299

1402252

HFDF 5T

1/01/2007

HF TIGER 5T

158

DC205114

2012SP1140

1600096

IMP 9115W

1/03/2009

S A V BRAND NAME 9115

157

DC277774

2012SP80001 23013SP9943

12 14

2012SP80001

1701532

IMP 1418Y

22/01/2011

VISION UNANIMOUS 1418

156

DC325431

1485453

IMP 759T

27/01/2007

TC ABERDEEN 759

156

DC227630

2012SP80003

1601543

IMP 0473X

7/01/2010

S A V BULLET 0473

155

DC279413

25012SP2218

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Ranking | Ident | Tattoo | DOB | 15 1481377 IMP 7301T 27/02/2007

Name S A V PIONEER 7301

| Progeny | DNA Case ID | SNP Case ID 151 DC223510 2012SP80000

1456117

CFCC

12/01/2008

RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 8081U

135

DC251553

2012SP2575

1494226

LDEL 2W

15/01/2009

RED LAZY MC CC DETOUR 2W

133

DC250776

2012SP2541

1282835

HFX 540R

9/02/2005

RED TER-RON FULLY LOADED 540R

123

DC159181

2012SP708

1332064

SIXM 832S

26/02/2006

RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S

119

DC181984

2012SP548

1644747

IMP 9969W

28/03/2009

S A V 707 RITO 9969

117

DC293980

2012SP80009

1385922

IMP 587R

28/01/2005

CONNEALY THUNDER

117

DC188070

27012SP80005

1695033

IMP 0562X

22/01/2010

EXAR UPSHOT 0562B

114

1504907

SOO 16W

7/01/2009

SOO LINE MOTIVE 9016

112

DC251842

1333991

UF 5S

5/01/2006

CUDLOBE IN FOCUS 5S

111

DC179270

2012SP561

1410295

IMP 9R

18/01/2005

RED FEDDES BIG SKY R9

107

DC193913

2012SP80004

22012SP80013 12012SP2562

1309743

IMP 4200P

6/03/2004

S A V NET WORTH 4200

107

DC160271

22012SP80006

1612033

EXA 2Y

2/01/2011

BELVIN PANIC SWITCH 2'11

106

DC303679

12013SP8266

1539796

IMP 6175S

31/03/2006

S CHISUM 6175

103

DC249681

2012SP80003

1633982

IMP 0338X

18/04/2010

S A V HARVESTOR 0338

102

DC287814

26012SP80022

1645081

DWW 3Y

5/02/2011

RED MINBURN COPENHAGEN 3Y

101

DC292387

1690278

IMP 0205X

5/03/2010

S A V POTENTIAL 0205

2012SP80005

1659099

IMP IVU

5/03/2008

COLE CREEK CEDAR RIDGE 1V

28012SP80005

1564938

YDF 32X

8/02/2010

YOUNG DALE XCALIBER 32X

DC293723

1644193

IMP 504R

16/01/2005

B P F SPECIAL FOCUS 504

DC284243

1596945

IMP 903W

9/01/2009

MCATL PURE PRODUCT 903-55

DC273665

1627442

HAMI 53Y

11/01/2011

HF REBEL 53Y

1385923

IMP 449P

9/02/2004

GDAR GAME DAY 449

DC188071

02012SP80010

1318819

IMP 27P

23/02/2004

RED LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27

DC163420

02012SP80006

1564934

YDF 25X

3/02/2010

YOUNG DALE XCLUSIVE 25X

DC293725

1659100

IMP 0204X

26/01/2010

CONNEALY IRISH 0204

1462961

WMA 605U

18/04/2008

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U

DC264226

23012SP251

1552424

IMP 9272W

20/03/2009

S A V CAMARO 9272

DC258919

2012SP1720

1643843

IMP 7212T

23/01/2007

CONNEALY FINAL PRODUCT

DC293041

2012SP80008

1552414

IMP 18U

25/01/2008

HOOVER DAM

DC258913

1629190

DUA 24Y

11/01/2011

RED U-2 STRIKE FORCE 24Y

1569058

HAMI 21X

7/01/2010

HF TIGER 21X

DC283834

2012SP4478

1540514

LAE 65W

8/05/2009

B.B.A.R 767-965

DC309779

2013SP15790 2013SP80011

29013SP8252 2012SP80007 26013SP80046

28012SP1731 2013SP80023

2012SP80012 28013SP11300

1179387

IMP 221L

10/02/2001

RED LCC CHEYENNE B221L

DC103218

1429484

IMP 455T

25/02/2007

RED BASIN EXT 45T5

DC208459 2

3012SP2055

1481359

IMP 008S

12/02/2006

RED MESSMER PACKER S008

DC223518

2012SP80006

1583507

JB 1X

1/01/2010

CUDLOBE DELUXE 1X

29012SP4507

1526335

DMM 75W

22/02/2009

DMM CREED 75W

DC254248

2012SP2879

1596371

DUA 167X

19/01/2010

RED U-2 MAMA’S BOY 167X

DC271046

2012SP1521

1648928

HFX 18Y

27/01/2011

TER-RON PARK PLACE 18Y

DC294838

2013SP7921

1589387

CGH 205X

2/03/2010

BELVIN TRES MARIAS PATRON 205

DC266617

2012SP1461

1411905

HAMI 94T

12/01/2007

HF ALASKAN 94T

DC190787

2012SP429

1493936

IMP 8066U

24/02/2008

S A V IRON MOUNTAIN 8066

DC292741

2012SP74

1386647

SIXM 171T

19/02/2007

RED 6 MILE FULL THROTTLE 171T

DC204322

2012SP1138

1688134

IMP 678U

3/02/2008

BASIN EXCITEMENT

1583293

IMP 9R7W

7/02/2009

SINCLAIR RITO 9R7

DC279025

23012SP2208

DC291769

2012SP80004

1498998

DTA 1W

12/01/2009

RED DTA OVERFLOW 1W

1600344

IMP 9116W

4/02/2009

KG SMART ONE 9116

1582480

IMP 8077U

24/02/2008

S A V BRILLIANCE 8077

DC264179

2013SP80001

1659103

IMP 1139U

29/12/2008

WILL ROLE MODEL

DC800240

28013SP80023

1577848

CADS 83X

2/02/2010

SOUTHLAND THRILLER 83X

DC289955

28013SP126

1632345

YDF 39Y

15/02/2011

YOUNG DALE YOHANN 39Y

1571495

SWC 0505X

26/02/2010

CHAPMAN MEMENTO 0505X

1430148

IMP 7664T

3/02/2007

S A V CARBON COPY 7664

DC224886

2012SP3287

1497960

GDH 6W

3/01/2009

BELVIN WARRIOR 6’09

DC233624

2012SP3124

1645429

HAMI 252Y

6/02/2011

HF CONCORDE 252Y

DC292279

2013SP14023

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2013SP1812 2012SP80000

2013SP11974 2013SP7383

Best of the Breeds Bull Sale

High Selling Black Angus Bulls Lot 19- Black Ridge Powerstroke 11Z sired by Black Ridge Powerstroke 14U was purchased by Ron and Frank Hoffert, Minton, SK for $4,500.00

March 30, 2014 Leross, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. Sale Results 10 Gelbvieh Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,875.00 6 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,383.33 4 Black Angus Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $3,975.00 9.66 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $5,393.37 3 Red Angus Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,266.67 21.5 Charolais Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,469.77 2 Charolais Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,700.00 10 Red Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,830.00 6 Black Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,660.00 72.16 Lots Grossed $325,450.00 and Averaged $4,510.12

Lot 20- Black Ridge Net Worth 40Z sired by S A V Net Result 7504 was purchased by Thad Trefiak, Leross, SK for $4,500.00 High Selling Red Angus Bulls Lot 23- Red Twin Heritage Hustle 25A sired by Red Howe Hustle 13X was purchased by Ter-Ron Farms, Forestburg, AB for $17,250.00 Lot 27- Red Twin Heritage Hustle 24A sired by Red Howe Hustle 13X was purchased by Nordal Angus, Simpson, SK for $5,000.00

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Tattoo | DOB | PDE 53U 3/02/2008

Name WIWA CREEK MONARCH 53’08

| Progeny | DNA Case ID | 57 DC237859

1333185

BJT 25S

12/02/2006

RED JENSEN CACTUS SKY 25S

1617245

PHE 88Y

17/03/2011

RING CREEK BURL IVES 88Y

DC218685

SNP Case ID 2012SP2953 2012SP1903 2013SP12218

1130994

UF 80M

9/02/2002

CUDLOBE YELLOWSTONE 80M

DC79345

1629893

YHB 32Y

14/02/2011

BAR-E-L IRON WILL 32Y

DC308008

1590143

SOO 194X

8/02/2010

SOO LINE YELLOWSTONE 0194

DC267640

2012SP3856

1532110

GBCC 73W

7/02/2009

RED GLESBAR EXCEL 73W

DC263399

2012SP1315

1455905

GEIS 13U

20/01/2008

GEIS BALOO 13’08

DC267814

1715228

IMP 181Y

8/02/2011

COLE CREEK CEDAR RIDGE 181

1414410

RKKG 38T

7/02/2007

RED ANCHOR 1 HITCH 38T

DC204963

1597167

SBB 639X

6/02/2010

RED SSS ENDORSE 639X

DC281081

2012SP2153

1608220

IMP 4037P

15/12/2004

HIGH PRIME 4037

DC283974

2013SP80040

1581699

TGA 0003X

1/01/2010

TGA BLACKMAN 0003X

1452215

MFW 22U

16/01/2008

RED WHEEL ALLIANCE 22U

1693219

IMP 6860X

18/08/2010

G A R DAYBREAK 6860

1251205

IMP 109L

18/02/2001

MYTTY IN FOCUS

1492358

IMP 1107T

28/01/2007

BC EAGLE EYE 110-7

DC233302

2012SP80007

1567585

YHB 23X

10/02/2010

BAR-E-L XECUTOR 23X

DC303735

22013SP14032

75 77

89 91

2012SP942

2012SP244 2013SP5285 2012SP1108

12013SP12229 DC234091

2012SP6243 2012SP80014

DC139887

23012SP80003

1464835

RCE 50U

8/03/2008

DOUBLE AA BARDOLENE 50’08

DC267426

2012SP1434

1504181

DUA 61W

16/01/2009

RED U2 MISSION 61W

DC255800

2012SP2909

1477250

MN 50U

27/08/2008

WILLABAR AMBUSH 50U

DC259000

2012SP5505

1499609

COYG

17/02/2009

RED SIX MILE WIN-CHESTER 745W

DC250954

2012SP2588

1467726

GEIS 250U

13/05/2008

GEIS BUTLER 250’08

DC275569

2013SP11083

1484262

RKKG 177U

9/03/2008

RED ANCHOR 1 DUKE 177U

DC260749

2012SP1242

1488695

GLAD 145W

31/01/2009

STRYKER HARRY 145W

DC252623

2012SP2549

1690151

IMP 7023Y

18/02/2011

SCHURR 77 801 7023

2012SP4236

1473986

HAMI 43U

10/01/2008

HF PROWLER 43U

2012SP80018

1469322

HAMI 28U

5/01/2008

HF EL TIGRE 28U

DC223866

23012SP3288

1471487

CRSN

10/03/2008

MERIT 8808

DC236077

2012SP3053

1613766

TRIA 366Y

7/01/2011

TRIARA MADE TO ORDER 366Y

DC294828

1676621

IMP 1439Y

1/01/2011

S A V 707 RITO 1439

1482414

VENO 862U

6/04/2008

RED ML MAX 862U

DC262351

2012SP255

1486741

IMP 702M

26/01/2002

H A R B WINDY 702 J H

DC229547

2012SP80011

1563680

FKR 179X

11/03/2010

RED FLYING K NEBULA 179X

DC288610

25012SP2446

1291656

IMP 4438P

30/01/2004

S A V 004 PREDOMINANT 4438

DC150782

2012SP739

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2012SP7166

Opportunity Sale 2014

Cockburn Red Angus & Simmental Merit Cattle Co. Bull Sale

March 28, 2014 Morris, MN Sale Results Averaged $6,703.00 10-2/3 Angus Fall Bulls 21-2/3 Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $6,103.00 32-1/3 Angus Bulls Averaged $6,302.00 22 LimFlex Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $6,488.00 2 LimFlex Fall Bulls Averaged $6,000.00 61-1/3 LimFlex Yearling Averaged $5,409.00 85-1/3 LimFlex Bulls Averaged $5,703.00 70 Limousin Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $6,282.00 11 Limousin Fall Averaged $6,684.00 159-2/3 Limousin Yearling Bulls Averaged $6,601.00 241-2/3 Limousin Bulls Averaged $6,519.00 361-2/3 Bulls Averaged $6,295.00 5 Angus Open Heifer Averaged $5,300.00 11 LimFlex Open Heifer Averaged $3,545.00 35 Limousin Open Heifer Averaged $3,386.00 51 Heifers Averaged $3,608.00 412-2/3 Lots Averaged $5,920.00 High Selling Angus Bulls Lot 42- Wulfs Impresssion A955Z sired by Connealy Impression, sold to Moser Family Limousin, Morris, MN for $15,000.00 Lot 24- Wulfs Confidence A842A sired by Connealy Confidence 0100, sold to Brady Gramm, Hancock, MN for $10,500.00 High Selling Angus Heifers Lot 394- Wulfs Forever Lady 3614A sired by Connealy Impression, sold to Hahn Cattle Company, Sherwood, AB for $8,000.00 Lot 396- Wulfs Idoldee 3651A sired by Wulfs Yogi 1020Y, sold to Clear Springs Cattle Co, Starbuck, MN for $5,750.00

Sale Results 26 Red Angus Yearling Bulls 6 Red Angus Two Year Old Bulls 3 Simmental Yearling Bulls Black Angus Yearling Total Sale Grossed $338,250.00

Averaged Averaged Averaged Averaged

$3,858.00 $4,017.00 $3,733.39 $5,196.00

High Selling Red Angus Yearling Bulls Lot 1- Red Cockburn Alcatraz 394Z sired by Red SSS Breakout 114Y was purchased by Red Rich Farms for $10,000.00 Lot 2- Red Cockburn Convict 302A sired by Red SSS Breakout 114Y was purchased by Double V Stock Farm for $7,500.00 High Selling Red Angus Two Year Old Bull Lot 38- Red Cockburn T-Bone 211Z sired by Red Cockburn Ribeye 308U purchased by RW Organic for $5,300.00 High Selling Black Angus Bulls Lot 112- ¾ interest - Merit 3049 sired by Bar-E-L Iron Will 32Y was purchased by Double F Cattle Co. and Lock Farms Ltd for $30,000.00 Lot 115- Merit 3059 sired by Bar E-L Iron Will 32Y was purchased by Brookmore Angus for $11,000.00 Lot 116- Merit 3061 sired by Merit 77X was purchased by Bear Creek Angus for $10,500.00

4th Annual Summit 3 Speckle Park Sale

Bar-E-L Angus Annual Bull & Elite Female Sale

March 29, 2014 Edmonton, AB Auctioneer: Bryon Wolters

At the Ranch, Stettler, AB March 13, 2014 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Results Averaged 54 Bulls 14 Open heifers Averaged Total Sale Grossed $330,400.00

March 31, 2014 Moose Jaw, SK Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Management: Castlerock Marketing

$5,244.00 $3,375.00

High Selling Red Bulls Lot 46A - Red Bar-E-L Anthem 46A sired by Red Wheel Alliance 22U was purchased by Richmond Cattle Co., Rumsey, AB for $20,000.00

Sale Results 13 Extra-Age Bulls Averaged 13 Yearling Bulls Averaged 4 Open Heifers Averaged 7 Embryos Averaged 32 Lots Grossed $230,850.00

$7,865.38 $5,461.54 $12,375.00 $1,157.14

The High Selling Bull Lot 6 - Codiak So Long George GNK 6Z was purchased by Minnamurra Station and Six Star Speckle Park in Australia for $20,000.00

Lot 45A - Red Bar-E-L Ambush 45A sired by Red Anchor 1 Duke High Selling Yearling Bull 177U was purchased by Dale Storebo, Beechy, SK for $12,750.00 Lot 30 - River Hill 12X A-Man 94A, was purchased by D.A.M. Dots and C Speckles, Unity, SK for $13,000.00 High Selling Black Bulls Lot 155A - Bar-E-L Muchmore 155A sired by Southland Thriller High Selling Heifer 83X purchased by Pedersen Cattle Co. and Clifford Land & Cattle, Lot 37 - Codiak Annie GNK 7A, was purchased by Nova Creek Edgerton, AB for $11,000.00 Farm, Barrhead, AB for $17,750.00 High Selling Heifer Lot 21A - Bar-E-L Tibbie 21A sired by Bar-E-L Iron Will 32Y was purchased by George McNeely, Wawota, SK for $5,800.00

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Today’s Angus Advantage 59

Windy Willows Git ‘R Done Bull & Female Sale

The Chopper K Annual Bull Sale with Guest Campbell Charolais

April 1, 2014 Hodgeville, SK Auctioneer: Steve Dorran Sale Manager: Optimal Bovines Inc.

April 2, 2014 Alameda, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Results 37 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,179.73 6 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,425.00 1 Red Angus Two Year Old Bull Averaged $4,750.00 9 Black Angus Yearling Heifers Averaged $2,488.88 Total Sale Grossed $202350.00 and Averaged $3818.00

Sale Results 13 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,530.77 5 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,260.00 16 Charolais Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,328.13 1 Two Year Old Charolais Bull Averaged $5,200.00 35 Lots Grossed $136,350.00 and Averaged $3,904.29

High Selling Bulls Lot 22 - Windy Willows Final Answer 22A sired by S A V Final Answer 0035 was purchased by Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. Acme, AB for $7,900.00

High Selling Angus Lots Lot 8 - Red Chopper K Wall Street 36A sired by Chopper K Wallstreet was purchased by Rock Creek Red Angus, Joilet, MT for $8,500.00

Lot 17 - Windy Willows Final Answer 9A sired by S A V Final Answer 0035 was purchased by Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. Acme, AB for $7,200.00

Lot 11 - Chopper K Iron Mountain 43A sired by S A V Iron Mountain 8066 was purchased by Josh North, Carnduff, SK for $6,250.00

Lot 18 - Windy Willows Final Answer 10A sired by S A V Final Answer 0035 was purchased by Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. Acme, AB for $6,500.00

Lot 3 - Red Chopper K Ponderosa 7A sired by Red RCRA Ponderosa 849U was purchased by Emde Land & Cattle Corp., Midale, SK for $4,600.00

Lot 19 - Windy Willows Final Answer 12A sired by S A V Final Answer 0035 was purchased by R V Farming Colony, Assiniboia, SK for $6,500.00

High Selling Charolais Lots Lot 28 - Campbells Associate 215A sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 26T was purchased by BG Stock Farm Inc., Redvers, SK for $5,400.00

High Selling Heifer Lot 64 - WWF Upward Erica 59A sired by Sitz Upward 307R was purchased by Kolt Kornfeld, Val Marie, SK for $3,500.00

Eastondale Angus 7th Annual On The Farm Bull Sale April 7, 2014 Wawota, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: Castlerock Marketing Sale Results 37 Yearling Angus Bulls 3 Two Year Old Angus Bulls 13 Yearling Heifers

Averaged Averaged Averaged

Lot 31 - Campbells Almighty 424A sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 26T was purchased by M & M Ranch, Carnduff, SK for $5,400.00 Lot 38 - Campbells Absolute 625A sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 26T was purchased by Herb Dietze, Alameda, SK for $5,250.00

24th Annual Northern Progress Bull Sale $5,204.00 $3,917.00 $2,927.00

April 4, 2014 Saskatoon, SK Auctioneer: Mike Fleury

High Selling Bulls Lot 1- Eastondale Really Windy 06’13 sired by VDAR Really Windy 4097 was purchased by Forsyth Ranch, Herbert, SK for $19,500.00 1/2 Interest

Sale Results 30 Red Angus Yearlings Averaged $4,210.00 9 Black Angus Yearlings Averaged $3,555.00 13 Red Angus Long Yearlings Averaged $4,830.00 7 2 Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,592.00 59 Lots Grossed $253,250.00 and Averaged $4,295.00

Lot 2- Eastondale Really Windy 02’13 sired by VDAR Really Windy 4097 was purchased by Freyburn Angus, Oxbow, SK for $11,000.00

High Selling Lot Lot 59 - Red RSL Redman 16Z sired by Red RMJ Redman was purchased for $7,500.00

Lot 4- Eastondale Laramie 73’13 sired by Sankeys Laramie 114 was purchased by Bear Creek Angus, Maple Creek, SK for $9,000.00 High Selling Heifer Lot 49- Eastondale Rosebud 25’13 sired by KA Black Cedar was purchased by Swan Hills Ranch, Swan River, MB for $4,400.00 Today’s Angus Advantage 60

16th Annual Crescent Creek Bull & Female Sale

N.E. Source Bull Sale April 5, 2014 Tisdale, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

April 5, 2014 Goodeve, SK Auctioneer: Steve Dorran Sale Management: Optimal Bovines Inc.

Sale Results 19 Red Angus Bulls Averaged $3,628.95 Sale Results 12 Black Angus Bulls Averaged $4,295.83 55 Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $5,320.00 3 Charolais Yearling Bulls Averaged $2,500.00 39 Angus Open Heifers Averaged $3,335.00 2 Charolais Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $3,375.00 7 Simmental/Maine Anjou Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,950.00 High Selling Yearling Bulls 43 Lots Grossed $162,400.00 and Averaged $3,776.74 Lot 2- Crescent Creek Chizzler 10A sired by S Chisum 6175, 2/3 Interest was purchased by Nordal Farms, Simpson, SK and LLB High Selling Red Angus Bull Angus, Erskine, AB for $18,000.00 Lot 2- Red Pasquia Hustle 7A sired by Red Lazy MC Hustle 18T was purchased by Allan and Michael Polvi, Rocanville, SK for Lot 36- Crescent Creek Entrepeneur 105A sired by MC Cumber $5,600.00 8R101 Rito 1136, 1/2 Interest was purchased by Benlock Farms, Grandora, SK for $12,500.00 High Selling Black Angus Bull Lot 37- Hall’s Prowler 983A sired by HF Prowler 43U was Lot 3- Crescent Creek Chisum 2A sired by S Chisum 6175 purchased by Chuck Magil, Verona, ND for $7,000.00 was purchased by Bench Farming Ltd., Shaunavon, SK for $9,500.00 High Selling Simmental/Maine Anjou Bull Lot 64- Hall’s Sir 089A sired by Mr Hoc Broker was purchased by High Selling Females Chuck Magil, Verona, ND for $5,750.00 Lot 64- Crescent Creek Duchess 20A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Shane Sawley, Melville, SK for $5,250.00 Lot 68- Crescent Creek Lady Bate 41A sired by Crescent Creek Pacesetter 16U was purchased by Trevor Platt, Val Marie, SK for $5,100.00 Lot 62- Crescent Creek Erica 6A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Ryan Nelson, Alameda, SK for $5,000.00

The Source Speckle Park Bull & Female Sale

Lot 63- Crescent Creek Erroline 14A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Tome Neusteader, Crystal City, MB for $5,000.00

April 6, 2014 Lloydminster, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. Sale Results Averaged $5,455.45 25.25 Yearling Bulls 1 Two Year Old Bull Averaged $4,500.00 26.25 Lots Grossed $142,250.00 and Averaged $5,419.05 10 Heifers Averaged Semen 20 Units Averaged Total Sale Grossed $233,150.00

$8,950.00 $70.00

High Selling Yearling Bull Lot 1- P.A.R. Ace In A Hole 66A sired by P.A.R Touch Down 600T 1/2 interest and 1/2 possession was purchased by Colgans Cattle Co., Lashburn, SK for $22,000.00 High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 40- Uneeda Zane 06Z sired by Uneeda Walter 21W was purchased by Beau Lyons, Vimy, AB for $4,500.00 High Selling Heifer Lot 27- Amped Up of MX 154A sired by P.A.R. X-EL 54X was purchased by Wayne Meakin, Sturgeon Country, AB for $11,750.00

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Hollinger Land and Cattle 2nd Annual Bull and Female Sale

April 12, 2014 Spiritwood, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley

March 24 2014 Neudorf SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: Hugh Ross, Canadian Angus Hall of Fame

Sale Results 28 Black Angus Yearling Bulls 16 Red Angus Yearlings 5 Two Year Olds 48 Bulls Averaged $3,606.00

Averaged Averaged Averaged

$3,603.00 $3,293.00 $3,900.00

Sale Results 19.5 Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,189.74 7 Yearling Heifers Averaged $5,550.00 36 Yearling Comercial Heifers Averaged $1,412.08 Total Sale Grossed $171,385.00

High Selling Red Angus Red Stuart Paralyzer 25A was purchased by B-Elle Red Angus, High Selling Bulls Turtleford, SK for $7,200.00 Lot 1- HLC 1220 Slow Ride 266A, sired by JL Warden 1220, 1/2 interest, was purchased by J Square S Angus, Melville, SK Four Bar X Grasslands 60A was purchased by Cory for $11,000.00 Amundson, Debden, SK for $6,250.00 Stuart Chism 82A was ourchased by Kelsey Campbell, Brooks AB for $6,000.00

High Selling Purebred Heifers Lot 28- HLC 1220 Sweet Emotion 362A sired By JL Warden 1220, sold half interest, was purchased by Gen Com Angus, Quebec and Nikki Ross Inisfail, AB for $14,500.00

Blue Collar Bull Sale April 12, 2014 Auctioneer: Clayton Hawryluik Sale Management: Castlerock Marketing Sale Results 47 Yearling Bulls 13 Open Heifers

Averaged Averaged

Lot 2- HLC 1220 Titanium 297A sired by JL Warden 1220 was purchased by Clarke Farms, Lemberg, SK for $9,250.00

Lot 22- HLC 1220 Electra 282A sired by JL Warden 1220, 1/2 interest, was purchased by Bandura Ranches, Duchess, AB for $10,500.00

$4,127.00 $3,080.00

High Selling Bulls J Square S Jag 309A sired by HF Tiger 5T, ½ interest and ½ possession was purchased by Double C Red Angus, Foam Lake, SK for $11,800.00 Northern View Dynamite 5A sired by Mohnen Dynamite was purchased by Creekview Angus, Hodgeville, SK for $7,000.00 Parkwood Tiger 13A sired by HF Tiger 5T was purchased by Ryan Ferguson, Jedburgh, SK for $6,200.00 High Selling Heifers Parkwood Heather Queen 3A sired by Cole Creek Cedar Ridge was purchased by MCS Angus, Wynyard, SK for $5,800.00 J Square S Hi Lite 302A sired by Connealy Right Answer was purchased by Hollinger Land and Cattle, Neudorf, SK for $5,100.00 Northern View Lucy 94A sired by CFS Bismarck 11X was purchased by Johnson Livestock, Peebles, SK for $4,600.00

High Selling Commercial Heifer Pen of 3 Black Heifers was purchased by Shane Sully Melville, SK for $1,720.00/head

Averaged Averaged Averaged

$5,204.00 $3,917.00 $2,927.00

High Selling Bulls Lot 1- Eastondale Really Windy 06’13 sired by VDAR Really Windy 4097, 1/2 Interest was purchased by Forsyth Ranch, Herbert, SK for $19,500.00 Lot 2- Eastondale Really Windy 02’13 sired by VDAR Really Windy 4097 was purchased by Freyburn Angus, Oxbow, SK for $11,000.00 Lot 4- Eastondale Laramie 73’13 sired by Sankeys Laramie 114 was purchased by Bear Creek Angus, Maple Creek, SK for $9,000.00

High Selling Heifer Lot 49- Eastondale Rosebud 25’13 sired by KA Black Cedar was purchased by Swan Hills Ranch, Swan River, MB Today’s Angus Advantage 62 for $4,400.00

36th Annual Short Grass Bull & Female Sale

Letter

April 19, 2014 Aneroid, SK Auctioneers: Bruce Switzer and Don Raffan

Editor To The

Sale Results 23 Registered Heifers 341 Commercial Heifers 6 Pairs of Chickens (Raised $22,500. For Charity)

Averaged Averaged Averaged

$3,424.00 $1,600.00 $3,691.00

151 Bulls

Averaged

$4,894.00

High Selling Bulls Lot 168- Sandy Bar Ideal 18S 120A sired by Sandy Bar Ideal 18S, ½ Interest and ½ Possession was purchased by Deer Hill Ridge Angus Farms Ltd. for $15,500.00 Lot 5- Sandy Bar Sure Shot 431A sired by SCHURR 77 801 7023 was purchased by Pahl Livestock Ltd. for $15,000.00 Lot 1- Sandy Bar Sure Shot 11A sired by SCHURR 77 801 7023, 2/3 Interest and 2/3 Possession was purchased by Arda Farms for $14,000.00 Lot 3- Sandy Bar Sure Shot 1A sired by SCHURR 77 801 7023, 2/3 Interest and 2/3 Possession was purchased by Rivercrest Angus for $8,750.00 Lot 29- Sandy Bar OT 21A sired by Objective Trend 861 was purchased by Ross River Ranch for $8,750.00 Lot 62- Sandy Bar Ambush 10Y 29A sired by Sandy Bar Ambush 10Y was purchased by Ivanhoe Angus for $8,750.00 High Selling Registered Heifers Lot 203- Sandy Bar Tilda 18A sired by DB Objective Trend 861 was purchased by Ortmann Ranch for $6,500.00 Lot 205- Sandy Bar Lass 35A sired by DB Objective Trend 861 was purchased by Ortmann Ranch for $6,250.00 Lot 210- Sandy Bar Jemina 96A sired by Sandy Bar Ideal 18S was purchased by Ortmann Ranch for $6,000.00 Lot 202- Sandy Bar Lark 32A sired by DB Objective Trend 86R was purchased by Ortmann Ranch for $4,750.00 High Selling Commercial Heifers 35 Heifers were purchased by Legault Cattle Company for $1,875.00 High Selling Chickens for Charities Silver Lace was purchased by Red Coat Cattle Feeders and Canadian Angus Members for $4,250.00, 1/2 to Lagurus and 1/2 to Cancer Research Buff Polish was purchased by Cypress Ford Swift Current and Maple Creek for $3,700.00 to Cancer Research Speckle Sussex was purchased by Rod Nelson for $2,500.00 to Mankota Community Center

Dear Angus Advantage Editor, I am troubled by the mistrust the CAA directors and staff have developed of their members with the DNA test requirements that are being tied to the privilege of registering calves. Any bull siring registered calves will have to have his parentage proven by testing of sire and dam. This implies that 1: the application is not truthful and 2: that sires for commercial customers with unregistered calves can be by bull “Anybody.” The commercial customer and ultimately the consumer controls the survival of any breed. Producers with misleading pedigree and performance records are self-eliminating. You can only fool a customer once. Can you imagine the progress to be made in a breed if genomic tests were tied to registration on a voluntary basis? Registration age could be moved to nine months when proper performance, physical, disposition and genomic results could be available. The calf could be registered for a half price fee and his customer’s success will be his further compensation in the increased value of his animals. Also to be tied to registration privileges, is a compulsory test for calves born with extra limbs. To quote the association; “there has been no report of this defect in Canada.” Yet we will have to test every calf. Really? According to association policy, we do not have to look for carriers of these genetic defects in animals born before certain qualifying dates. Their passing on defection genes to the breed population will apparently not have the same effect as an animal born after that date passing on the same defect. My suspicion is that the association has directed some white lab coat somewhere to conjure up a DNA test for Angus Association members, to see if we are qualified to be Angus breeders. Hoping not to be culled, Charlotte Lehmann Lehmann Red Angus

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114th Annual Calgary Bull Show and Sale March 5-6, 2014 • Calgary, AB Judge: Bud McBride, Benalto, AB Reserve Junior Champion Bull Lorenz Angus Farms, Markerville, AB with Lorenz Wanderlei 66Z sired by Belvin Wanderlei 25’09 Pair of Bulls Lorenz Angus Farms, Markerville, AB Remitall West, Olds, AB Pieschel Farms, Airdrie, AB Junior Bull Calf Champion and Grand Champion Bull Lorenz Angus Farms, Markerville, AB with Lorenz Wanderlei 56A sired by Belvin Wanderlei 25’09

Senior Bull Calf Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull Remitall West, Olds, AB with Remitall West Sao Paulo 7A sired by Cudlobe In Focus 5S

Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion Lorenz Angus Farms, Markerville, AB with Lorenz Wildside 44A sired by Lorenz Wanderlei 46Y

Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion Pieshel Farms, Airdrie, AB with RPM Ask Him RLP 5A sired by S A V Net Worth 4200

Group of Three Bulls Lorenz Angus Farms, Markerville, AB Pieschel Farms, Airdrie, AB Group of Five Bulls Lorenz Angus Farms, Markerville, AB

Junior Champion Bull Remitall West, Olds, AB with Remitall W Profiler 22Z sired by Remitall Wideload 595U

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20/20 Angus 38 Abacus Angus 32 Alameda Agencies Ltd. 65 Alta Genetics 65 Anderson Cattle Co. 49 Arda Farms 32 Arm River 38 Arntzen Angus 32 Arway Angus 28 Atlasta Angus 32 Autumn Angus Classic 2

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Eastondale Angus 39 Edwards Livestock 66 EKW Red Angus 6, 39 Emmatt Creek Red Angus 39 Everblack Angus 32 Ferme Wilgor Farms 65 Flewelling, Craig 66 Forsyth Ranch Ltd. 39 GBS Angus Farm 39 Genex Cooperative Inc. 9 Gerlei Angus 39 Get-A-Long Stock Farm/Ericson Livestock Services 32 Gilchrist Farms 28 Glen Gabel Angus 39 Glen Islay Angus 28 Glesbar Cattle Co. 32 Graham Red Angus 28 Grant Rolston Photography Ltd. 66 Greenbush Angus 49 Halcyon Angus Farm 39 Hamco Cattle Co. 49 Hamilton Farms 32 Harprey Angus Farms 28 Hartford Bros. 28 High Tree Cattle 39 Hi Low Angus 39 Hollinger Land and Cattle 39 H.S. Knill Co. Ltd. 64 Ivanhoe Angus 39 J & S Cattle 8, 39 Johnson/Fertile Valley 69 JPD Farms 29 Justamere Farms Ltd. 39 KBJ Round Farms 33 KC Cattle Co. 39, 67 Kembar Farms 49 Kenray Ranch 39 Kueber Farms 33 Kuntz Farms 39 Lazy MC Angus 33 Lazy S Ranch Inc. 33 Leela Farms 29 Lewis Farms Ltd. 33 Locust Grove Angus 29 Lone Stone farms 33 Lucky 7 Cattle Co. 33 M & J Farms 49 Macks Red Angus 29 Macnab Angus 40 Maple Line Farm 8 Maple Ridge Acres 40 Mar Mac Farms 49 Marin Cattle Presentation 66

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McGowan Farms 33 McMillen Ranching Ltd. 40 Meadow Ridge Ent. Ltd. 40 Merit Insurance Brokers 66 Midnight Fire Cattle Company 40 Miller-Wilson Angus 33 Minburn Angus 33 MJT Cattle Co. Ltd. 33 Moose Creek Red Angus 40

Spruce Ridge Stock Farms 49 Spruce View Angus Ranch 34 Steen Agencies 67 Stock, Mark 67 Stockmens Insurance 67 Stromsmoe Black Angus and Herefords 34 Sunny Grove Angus 41 Sunrise Angus 29 Sunset Ridge Red Angus 49

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By the sign of the Chinese Zodiac, the year of Two Thousand and Fourteen is the Year of the “Horse,” but in North America, the market is setting up to be the Year of the “Beef Cow”...or looking in a broader scope....the “Decade of the Beef Female.” With our neighbours south of us reporting a sixty-one year low in their nation’s cow herd and production in the beef industry dropping to a twenty year low, the future is ominous...a beef shortage! Although the Canadian cowherd has shrunk, it has not depleted as much as that of the Americans. The high price of slaughter cows will entice aging ranchers and producers to further liquidate, taking advantage of strong market values and there are few signs of females retained for the restocking process as producers and feedlot operators recoup losses from the past decade. The last few years of strong grain prices has led to grasslands cultivated and put back into cereal production and fences torn out ...fences which will not be replaced. As population and pavement has increased, the majority of production of beef cattle in North America is west of the north and south line drawn by the Mississippi River. Although weather patterns in Canada have been very favorable for cow/calf producers, adverse conditions in the United States have spurred liquidation, especially, in grazing states where drought conditions linger. The rancher is not the only one affected by the weather, as the drought in California has drastically affected fruit and vegetable production. California is the largest supplier of leaf vegetables (leaf lettuce, romaine and spinach), making up over eighty percent of the North American supply. Producers are quoting double and triple price increases in fruit and vegetables in order to maintain production, which will be a big hit to Mrs. Consumer’s food budget. Retail prices of beef have been gradually increasing over the past several years and surprisingly, North American beef consumption has slightly increased even though we must consider it as a luxury item. Packers and retailers have adapted new cuts to give Mrs. Consumer viable and affordable options for the dinner table. One thing is for certain...the North American consumer will take more out of their pay cheque in order to put food on the table; as has been the case in Europe and other countries in the world. So where does the Canadian producer fit in the future scheme? Much of what has happened in the past will not change...we are net exporters and our largest trading partner will remain our neighbors south of the forty-ninth parallel. But for American producer’s ability to restock their ebbing cow herd, they will look to their two neighboring countries for young breeding females...females which will suit and adapt to their production practises...Canada being the ideal source. The strength of our market in Canada will be led by the United States...whether they are struggling to keep packing plants in operation or restoring their depleted cow numbers. It will be COOL to be Canadian! As seed stock producers, we must think maternal and expand our marketing methods taking advantage of new marketing opportunities. Rising markets attract new customers...customers that no one knows...whether they are domestic or foreign...out of breed or out of industry. Since Putin’s actions in Eastern Europe will stymie any further trade in the area, we must look at a more accessible and lucrative trade in North America. There is no doubt that our breed and our females are ideal for the restocking process and we need lots of them. Forward thinking breed associations are rapidly changing to electronic communication with their breeder base...and breeders have followed suit through E-mail, Facebook and Twitter. To fit this method of marketing, each breeding operation must have a web site which is linked to a high volume marketing site, attracting viewers from all breeds and sectors of the livestock industry. The site must be maintained and updated to be current, since new viewers will search for product availability. In the livestock business, print marketing maintains its presence...we still want to view, read and compare...and if you are reading this editorial, it must mean that it works. Although I am from an older generation, I have found there are no computers in bathrooms and Tim’s doesn’t send e-mails. Plan to attend your 4-H club and Junior shows...your future customers. The T Bar Invitational is open to golfers of any calibre...a great event supporting youth... awesome fellowship and an opportunity to find new customers. For all you skeptics, 2015 is the “Year of the Goat”...so was 2003! Today’s Angus Advantage 71

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High Selling Bull

$40,000 3/4 Interest, 1/2 Possession -HBH Farms -Brookmore Angus -Atlasta Angus -Diamond T Cattle Co. -Henderson Cattle Co.

RED U-2 JUSTIFIED 235Z JUSTIFIED was our pick of the 2013 U-2 Bull Sale. JUSTIFIED combines explosive muscle and volume with soundness of structure and phenotype. He is a good looker! We just love his calves and look forward to their development.

Remitall F Rage 9A

Thank you to all buyers and bidders for making Remitall Farms Bull & Select Female Sale a Huge Success!

BW 80 lbs. 205 Wt 886 lbs. 365 Wt. 1476 lbs Scr 38 cm BW -0.6 WW +40 YW +62 Milk +20 Tot Mat +40

RED FLYING K AMBUSH 6T RED U-2 MAMA’S BOY 167X RED FLYING K LAKOTA 104U RED U-2 JUSTIFIED 235Z RED U-2 INXS 1665S RED U-2 DUCHESS 386X RED U-2 DUCHESS 2G

Remitall F Reactor 40A

$12,000.00 to LLB Angus, Erskine, AB

Remitall F Recruit 43A

$11,000.00 to Battle T Angus, AB

BW 92 lbs. 205 Wt 847 lbs. 365 Wt. 1440 lbs. Scr 38 cm BW +1.9 WW +46 YW +86 Milk +29 Tot Mat +51

S A V BISMARCK 5682 BUSHS UNBELIEVABLE 423 BLACKBIRD 8708 BUSHS ROCK SOLID 983 BUSHS G 13 STEEL BUSHS DELIGHT 7603 BUSHS CINCHA DELIGHT 739

... Joining ROCK SOLID in our Black line-up HF SMOKIN’ ACES 105Y BAR-E-L IRON WILL 32Y BAR-E-L NATURAL LAW 52Y SOUTHLAND THRILLER 83X

BAR-E-L MUCHMORE 155A BAR-E-L PURE POWER 230Z CRAFT UPWARD 1301 RING CREEK FLYNN 25A

BAR-E-L Angus

Joining JUSTIFIED in our Red line-up... RED CROWFOOT 4ACES 2193Z RED BAR-E-L MAGIC MIKE 189Z RED BAR-E-L ZORRO 7Z RED BAR-E-L ANTHEM 46A RED DURALTA FORWARD MOTION 4A RED WHEEL ALLIANCE 22U

Dave & Lynne Longshore Family Stettler, AB T: 403.579.2394 C: 403.740.6788 Webpage: www.bar-e-l.com Email: barelangus@gmail.com

Remitall F Voyageur 44A

$11,000.00 to Spruceyvale Angus, Russell Lohr, AB

Remitall MsMorrison 192A

$4,100.00 to Nielson Land & Cattle, SK

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Thank You

To all our 2014 buyers and bidders.

Your interest in our genetics and support of our program is gratifying. We sincerely thank-you.

Mark your calendar! October 10th, 2014, for the Genetics in Motion Female Sale. Featuring 125 Red and Black Angus females.

Today’s Angus Advantage Female Issue Spring 2014 Volume 9 Issue 2

These tremendous sires are walking at Blair’s right now. Watch for their genetic influence.