Limousin Voice Winter 2021

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IN THIS ISSUE Hollee Limousin and B Bar Cattle CLA AWARDS OF DISTINCTION Introducing four Limousin operations THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PUREBREDS CONTROLLING OUR IMPULSE Exploring Stockmanship with Dylan Biggs

DBCC High Society 15H

B-Bar / VLE Invictus 21J ET

CWA Grand Champion Female, Solid Gold High Selling Bred • Was an in-dam purchase from our 2019 annual sale – Congrats Double B Cattle Co!

CWA Reserve Champion Bull, Presidents Classic Breed Champion, Presidents Classic People's Choice Champion • Sells Tuesday, December 14 in our Annual Sale

B-Bar / VLE Sammy 16J ET CWA Senior Heifer Calf • Thank you Lisle Livestock for purchasing her as the Solid Gold High Selling lot

a 5oth agribition national limousin show to Remember

B-Bar / VLE Matrix 13J ET CWA Grand Champion Bull • Sells Tuesday, December 14 in our Annual Sale We were also honoured to win Get-of-Sire (B-Bar Warhawk 11G), Breeders Herd, Premier Breeder, and the CLA Award of Distinction. Huge thanks to our crews at the fall shows that help make life easier!

Sale Consultant

Delaney and Deanna Boon 306.858.7609 ddboon@icloud.com

Eric, Terra, & Rozlyn Boon 306.280.8795 bbarcattleco@gmail.com

Box 181 :: Lucky Lake, SK :: S0L 1Z0 www.bbarcattle.com www.facebook.com/bbarlimousinc.om

Sale managed by

SONS SELL!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars!

2022

CONTINENTAL CONNECTION BULL SALE // APRIL 1ST 2022

Join us on the farm at Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel, BC!

Offering this Spring

SONS SELL!

LIM-FLEX // YEARLINGS // 2 YEAR OLDS Out of sires like Greenwood Electric Impact, B Bar/Hawkeye Sting and more!

ALL BULLS WILL BE GENOMICALLY TESTED UNDER THE LIMOUSIN LEGACY PROJECT.

The Swaans & Kishkans

ROB: 250-991-8229 | ERIN: 250-991-6654 QUESNEL, BC | kishkan@quesnelbc.com | www.pvlimousin.com

CONTENTS 12 AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

presented by the CLA to Hollee Limousin and B Bar Cattle

18 THE PEOPLE BEHIND 38 THE PUREBREDS

Putting faces to names on four purebred Limousin operations

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Part two of a three part series exploring stockmanship with Dylan Biggs.

CLA Presidents Report CLA Office Update CJLA News New CLA & CJLA Members Show Results NALF Report Genetic Evaluation LIMOUSIN LEADS CARCASS DATA COLLECTION Provincial News Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec Masterfeeds WINTER COVER CROP FEEDING GUIDELINES Stocker Market Report Sales Reports CCA President’s Report Social News Herd Health VACCINE REACTIONS Breed Average EPDs Contributors Ad Sizes & Specifications Upcoming Events Advertiser's Index

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CLA PRESIDENT

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PRESIDENTS REPORT

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Wayne Burgess

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elcome to the winter edition of the Limousin Voice. I sat and pondered for some time as to what direction to take this message before I started and came up with lots of roadblocks. So, I stole a line from our friends south of the border and it started my mind running – OPTIMISM! That’s right, “optimism” – I am sure by now we are all a little tired of hearing the doom and gloom that COVID has brought and yes there was some real serious effects throughout, but, like everything else we will overcome and the sooner that we can the healthier we will be. That is optimistic maybe in the short run, but it will come.

Let’s start this outlook by saying how happy I am to have been able to attend some sales throughout the country and for the success that was had at these events. For those that missed the Pinnacle event it was amazing in a lot of ways – several new faces there, unparalleled hospitality (as always when Rob, Cheryl and Erin are in charge) and a great set of 30 lots of genetics celebrating 30 years.

The JYF “Piece of the Pie” was truly that. Norma took the name of the sale seriously and had at least one piece of pie for the entire country so those in attendance, and there was a good gathering, had their share of the treats AND in addition to this was a fabulous set of females and genetics right out of the heart of their program. Well-done, and thank you for your belief in the breed and the work that you do spreading the good word. And folks, I can attest to the fact that Limousin will survive in desert-like conditions.

In Ontario there was a large gathering for the Colours of Autumn sale put on by the consignors there. A great set of cattle welcomed everyone

with several new names and faces throughout.

Ontario this time of year will lift a lot of spirits - just driving through (providing you are not on the 400 series of highways) with the colour and splendid autumn views, and it was so great to see the good vibes throughout the arena.

In all of these, I believe, there was a very optimistic look as it appears as if the breed is coming back of age when people are looking for our kind of cattle to enhance the existing herds. We must make sure that we continue to welcome new faces and make sure that their questions are answered and that we assist them as they make the continued choice to be part of our families.

Now, as we are heading into an abbreviated show season there appears to be lots to be optimistic about. Limousin have enjoyed quite a storied past recently claiming several of the top awards and creating chatter in the barns. Good on the exhibitors that have and continue to bring out the kind of cattle that work and promote us forward. It is also great to watch in the USA where Limousin continue to capture the attention of many including the judges of the shows. I offer my best wishes to all that have strings out to promote our breed this fall – you are adding value just by being there. Thank you!

Where do we go now and how do we get there?

Firstly, we need to keep up the good path that we are on and have more in your face promotion.

Stop by and visit at a commercial calf sale. Make it known that we are breeders, and we care about the success of them – buy ‘em a cup of coffee and a donut, everyone loves this attention, and this will put a breath of optimism into their lives as well.

From what I can see the fall run of calves have been favorable for the breed. Here is another spot that

CANADIAN LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION

3378 – 15th Ave SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 3W5 Phone: 403.253.7309 Toll Free: 1.866.886.1605 Fax: 403.253.1704 www.limousin.com

CLA STAFF

General Manager & Canadian Junior Limousin Association Coordinator

Limousin Voice Advertising Representative & Editor

Tessa Verbeek 403.636.1066 Laura Ecklund 403.559.9849 info@limousin.com tverbeek@limousin.com / cjla@limousin.com

Registry & Member Services Nicole Scott 403.253.7309 limousin@limousin.com

Bull sellers, now is the time to make sure you have registrations in place, hair samples pulled and submitted, and all the rest of the programs that you follow taken care of, better now than later when the rush is on. Take this as a suggestion - purchase a few gift cards for CCIA for pink tags as a thank you to your buyers.

I am saving one of the most optimistic looks and that is “The Legacy Project”. As I write this, we are nearing our target of 3,000 head that we budgeted for, so we have a great start in showing that our cowherd is in good shape in the industry. The acceptance by breeders shows that we are all in this together and we want the best that we can offer to everyone. It is not without wrinkles, but it is also running smoother maybe than anticipated. Thank you to all that are participating in this project and moving your programs ahead by doing so.

This is where I must THANK our scaled down office staff for the work that they are getting done, and we truly appreciate your efforts Laura and Nicole. Yes, there are only two of them and they need to be commended for keeping things very current and taken care of – so if you must wait for a minute or a day to get what you need it will be okay. Members, everyone needs to be more aware of when things are needed from the Association and make sure you leave time to do it as the last-minute thing is becoming extinct!

CLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Wayne Burgess Alberta 403.813.8416 vleburgess@gmail.com

CLA DIRECTORS

VICE PRESIDENT Ashton Hewson Saskatchewan 306.390.7987 doublebcattleco@yahoo.ca

Tyler Stewart 403.741.9571 777cattle@gmail.com

TREASURER Travis Hunter Manitoba 204.851.0809 diamondtlimo@gmail.com PAST PRESIDENT Amanda Matthews Alberta 403.470.1812 amandagracematthews@gmail.com

Cody Miller 780.349.0644 cody@excelranches.com

Saskatchewan

Carey Hirschfeld 306.441.3723 bchirsch@hotmail.com

Ontario

Chad Homer 519.339.9659 pinchhill@gmail.com

PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS

British Columbia

Ontario

Alberta

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Maritimes

Erin Kishkan 250.747.3836 kishkan@quesnelbc.com Tyler Stewart 403.741.9571 777cattle@gmail.com

I think that I have rambled enough, so like always, I offer my assistance to all if you need anything please reach out. Looking forward to seeing everyone and wishing you all a great fall.

Eric Martens 306.391.9019 ermartens@hotmail.ca

Wayne Burgess

Kyle Wright 204.305.0221 wrightwaylimousin@hotmail.ca

CLA PRESIDENT

Alberta

Manitoba

Chad Homer 519.339.9659 pinchhill@gmail.com Serge Dethier 450.454.6456 dianejoly19@hotmail.com John-Calvin Siddall 902.664.8008 jfsiddall@nsac.ca

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we as breeders can help our customers as well as helping ourselves – make sure they are PINK tagged and promote our product. Bull sellers, promote this and assisting buyers with getting hooked up helps us all.

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THANK YOU for supporting our program and Best wishes for the Holidays

WGL 211H

A big Thank You to Diamond C Ranch, Ponoka, Alberta

WGL 204H

Thanks to Lakeside Farms, Durham,

Ontario.

WGL 203H

Purchased by repeat buyer Sunray Limousin, Jasper, Ontario.

WGL 214H

Headed to Danville, Quebec to Ferme BLB. Thank you for your support!

WGL 202H

A great female going to great people at Rancliffe Limousin, Napanee, Ontario.

WGL 215H

Making her new home at Runaway Ranch, WGL 218H Thanks for making this female part of Bentley, Alberta. the start of your Limousin herd at Opal Stock Farms, Renfrew, Ontario.

As well, a big shout out to the investors in

Wulfs Haiti 4708H.

Your support and forward thinking is truly appreciated! Arcon Cattle Company, Everett, ON • Excel ranches, Westlock, AB • After Hours Limousins, Tara, ON • Spare Time Livestock, Oxford Mills, ON • Bee Zee Acres, Glencoe, ON • Rancliffe Limousin, Napanee, ON • Opal Stock Farms, Renfrew, ON

Nathan and Bryce Allen PO Box 189, RR#4 Warkworth, Ontario K0K3K0 Nathan 705-761-9426 nathana@alleninsurance.ca Bryce 705-924-2583 brycea@alleninsuraance.ca

BY / PAR

Laura Ecklund

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CLA OFFICE UPDATE

Photo by Tessa Verbeek

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Another year is in the books and now we reflect on both the successes and learning opportunities it presented. I’ve always enjoyed this time of year when we slow down and take time to visit and wish each other a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

It allows time to reconnect and check in with the people that make up the beef business. We are all busy in life and sometimes being busy isn’t a good thing. Being busy means we rush from one task to the next and don’t get a chance to stop and determine our effectiveness or our impact on those around us.

In all the busy sometimes we miss out on the opportunity to support other Limousin events such as shows, sales and field days. When we support each other and Limousin events the better the breed becomes. This year we saw two exciting new shows pop up – the Fall Finale in Lindsay, Ont. and The Immortals Show in Stettler, Alta. These new shows need continued breeder and volunteer support to be successful. It was great to see the Limousin breed well represented at both this year.

I would like to congratulate our membership on an incredibly successful Limousin Legacy Project. From the time it launched to it’s wrap up this month this project has exceed all expectations, surpassing the original goal of genotyping 3,000 head. There are now Limousin herds in Canada that have DNA on all of their active females and bulls. Throughout the project we have fully parent verified animals whenever possible and in the other cases sire verified. This work has lead to correct pedigrees backed by a 100K DNA profile.

This is a win-win for the Limousin breed and shows the progressive nature of our breeders. Thank you to the board for their work on the project development and to Nicole Scott, CLA Registrar for her work in

getting DNA submission forms and sample collectors to the members. This was a significant undertaking but an important step forward.

As we head into the next year, please be mindful of the new DNA requirements being enforced.

• Herd sires born on or after January 1, 2021 now require full parentage verification in order to resister progeny.

• Donor dams with a flush date on or after January 1, 2021 now require full parentage verification and Protoporphyria testing in order to register progeny.

Parentage verification means the subject animal qualifies by DNA to both their sire and dam. In order to achieve parentage verification, the lab must have a sample (either tissue or hair) of all three animals - sire, dam and the subject animal. As a breed we have required sire verification for many years and have a large data base of sires on file. To successfully move to parentage verification, we now need DNA of the dam done as well. When buying and selling bulls this season this step should be added to your checklist. If you are looking over an animal’s DNA tab in the Digital Beef registry and are unsure if the requirements have been met, please give us a call.

It’s always better to complete DNA on herd sires before you have your calf crop on the ground.

I look forward to taking some time this season to slow down and reconnect. It’s no secret I enjoy visiting about all things CLA and the Limousin breed, so if you also find yourself taking some time from the constant busy, my line is open for a call.

From my family to yours have a wonderful holiday season.

J'aimerais feliciter nos membres pour un franc succes au niveau du projet 'Limousin Legacy'. Des le debut du projet jusqu'a sa fin ce mois-ci, ii a depasse tous les objectifs, avec plus de 3,000 tetes inscrits. II ya maintenant des troupeaux Limousin au Canada qui ont de l'ADN sur toutes leurs femelles et males. Tout au long du projet on a verifie les parents quand c'etait possible et dans les autres cas on a verifie les peres.

Cet travail a mener a des pedigrees corrects soutenu par un profile ADN 100K. Ceci est une situation gagnante pour la race Limousin et demontre la nature progressive de nos eleveurs. Merci aux membres du conseil pour leur travail sur le projet et Nicole Scott, pour son travail d'envoyer les formulaires et kit

Dans la nouvelle annee n'oublie pas les nouveaux reglements d'ADN qui seront appliques.

• Taureaux de troupeau nes sur ou apres le 1 janvier, 2021 ont besoin de verification des parents pour enregistrer leurs progeniture.

• Des donneuses d'embryons avec une date de flush sur ou a pres le 1 janvier, 2021 ont besoin de verification des parents et proto pour enregistrer leurs progeniture.

Verification des parents veut dire que l'animal se qualifie par ADN a leur pere et leur mere. Pour obtenir verification des parents, le laboratoire doit avoir un echantillon (tissus ou poile) des trois animaux pere, mere et l'animal en question. Notre race a oblige la verification des peres depuis plusieurs annees et on a deja l'ADN sur beaucoup de taureaux. Pour proceder a la verification de parent, on a maintenant besoin d'avoir l'ADN sur les meres. Quand vous vendez et achetez des taureaux cette annee, vous devriez ajouter cette etape a votre checklist. Si vous regardez le tab d'ADN sur un animal sur le 'Digital Beef registry' et que vous n'etes pas sur si les exigences ont ete rem plies svp appel le bureau. C'est toujours mieux d'avoir l'ADN sur les taureaux de troupeau avant que les vaches commencent a veler.

J'ai hate de prendre du temps cette saison pour me relaxer et me reconnecter. Ce n'est pas un secret que j'aime jaser de tout ce qui concerne le CLA et la race Limousin, done si vous trouvez aussi du temps pour reflechir je suis disponible pour un coup de fil.

De ma famille a le votre je vous souhaite une joyeuse periode de fetes.

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Quand on est occupe des fois, on manque la chance d'encourager d'autres evenements, expos et ventes.

Quand on encourage ces evenements, la race s'ameliore encore mieux. Cette annee on a vu la premiere edition de deux expos nouveaux - le 'Fall Finale' a Lindsay, Ontario et le 'Immortals Show' a Stettler, Alberta. Ces nouveaux expos ont besoin du soutien des eleveurs et des benevoles pour avoir du succes. C'etait bon de voir la race Limousin bien representee aux deux evenements cette annee.

d'echantillons aux membres. C'etait un gros defi mais une etape importante.

DERNIÈRES NOUVELLES DU BUREAU

Une autre an nee est terminee et c'est le temps de reflechir sur les succes et opportunites qu'il nous a presente. J'ai toujours aime cette periode de l'annee quand on ralentit et on prend le temps de visiter et souhaiter des Joyeuses Fetes a nos proches. c;a nous permet de nous connecter avec les gens qui font partie de l'industrie bovine. Tout le monde est occupe et des fois etre occupe n'est pas une bonne affaire.

Quand on est occupe on court d'un job a l'autre et on ne prend pas le temps d'arreter et de realiser l'effet sur les personnes autour de nous.

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NEWS

CANADIAN JUNIOR LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION

The Canadian Junior Limousin Association would like to thank Ken Gillies of KenDoc Limousin for the donation of the proceeds from the steer sold at his dispersal sale in November. Thank you to the Porter family of Plains Limousin for the care and preparation of the Donation Female and her calf, Limolyn Colette

and CJLA Junior Pride, and thank you to the bidders and buyers of the females at the Solid Gold Sale. Congratulations to Kira Axley, the 2021 Brian Lee Memorial Scholarship Recipient.

If you haven't already, be sure to get your hands on a CJLA Cookbook. With tons of great recipes, you won’t want to miss out!

NEW CJLA MEMBERS IN 2021

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SUBMITTED BY

Emma Qually

MEMBER NAME

LOCATION

DAKOTA VIGNAL

MIRROR

AB

KATIE HICKLE

HANNA

AB

NORTH HILL LIMOUSIN (TIA SCHRAM)

BRUDERHIEM

AB

ADDISON LAWRENCE

DURHAM

ON

CURTISLANE FARMS (CURTIS JONES)

COBOURG

ON

RACHEL BLACK

GODERICH

ON

JACOB CAMPBELL

HENRYVILLE

QC

LILY CAMPBELL

HENRYVILLE

QC

WILLIAM CAMPBELL

HENRYVILLE

QC

NEW CLA MEMBERS IN 2021 FARM NAME

MEMBER NAME LOCATION

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FOOTHILLS INSPECTION SERVICES LTD.

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OKOTOKS

AB

SUNDANCE GUEST RANCH

GREG & CYNTHIA NICHOLS

ASHCROFT

BC

CENTRE CREEK FARMS

TOM FLEWWELLING & GLENNA VAN DER HEIDEN

ALMA

ON

GLENWOOD MEADOWS

R. BRIAN ELLIS

OLEARY

PE

FLATLANDER LIMOUSIN

JOHN OGENCHUK & SHANE PARCHEWSKI

HAFFORD

SK

OPAL STOCK FARM

MICHAEL MACHAN

RENFREW

ON

“THEY’VE MADE THEIR WAY BY THE WAY THEY’RE MADE”

EndlessHope

FOR OUR FUTURE ...

HIGHLAND HOPE 11H

LLYODMINSTER STOCKADE ROUND-UP GRAND CHAMPION LIMOUSIN FEMALE

Thank you to Westbrook Ventures Luke Lewis & Jordan Buba and our fitting crew this fall.

Also congratulations to all of our partners, customers, & friends on a great show/sale season!

W E W O U L D A L S O L I K E T O T H A N K S H A W N B A L O G & FA M I LY F O R P U R C H A S I N G 1 1 H E I F E R C A LV E S F R O M O U R P R O G R A M T H I S FA L L !

HIGHLAND

STOCK FARMS

BULL SALE 03.19.2022

2PM AT THE RANCH | BRAGG CREEK, AB

ROB & MARCI: 403-585-8660 | AMANDA:403-470-1812

H I G H L A N D S T O C K FA R M S @ G M A I L . C O M | W W W. H I G H L A N D S T O C K FA R M S . C A

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Holli and Brian Lee at the CLA 50th Anniversary Banquet. Photo courtesy ShowChampions.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Carey Hirschfeld

ShowChampions

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CANADIAN LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION Hollee Limousin and B Bar Cattle are recognized for their contributions to the Limousin breed.

The Canadian Limousin Association is proud to recognize Hollee Limousin as recipients of a CLA Award of Distinction in 2021. for his work with the RAWF. He served as Barn Boss and Limousin representative for numerous years and was truly passionate about showing and promoting Limousin cattle.

There are many moments and events that have occurred due to Brian and Holli’s dedication to the breed, but these precious few come to mind.

Brian was President of the CLA from 2013-2015 and was in this leadership role during many big changes and advancements for the breed and Association. Brian was so proud to be part of the CLA when the CCIA pink tag program was developed to promote and distinguish Limousin cattle at the commercial and seedstock levels at cattle sales. He was also integral in the partnership between Masterfeeds and the CLA for the hotly contested Show Cattle of the Year Awards. Two of Brian and Holli’s proudest moments as breeders were when Hollee Limousin was awarded the Premier Breeder banner at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 2018, and co-owning the Masterfeeds Show Female of the Year in 2018 with Lazy A Desire Me.

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OLLEE LIMOUSIN Brian and Holli met at the Royal Winter Fair in 2005 and were married in 2006. Brian purchased Holli’s first heifer in 2005, and with the foundation females of Lee Limousin, they built Hollee Limousin at Janetville, Ont. into a successful and respected purebred herd. Both Holli and Brian believed in promoting the Limousin breed, and did so with enthusiasm that was larger than life at every opportunity. Brian sat on the Canadian Limousin Association Board as both a director and President; and Holli being the smiling face at many agricultural venues while sitting at the Limousin booth, and helping clerk and hand out prizes at livestock shows.

Not to mention, the outstanding breakfasts Holli whips up at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair for all to enjoy! Both passionate supporters of junior Limousin enthusiasts, they both have enjoyed helping countless Limousin youth get their start in the breed and Brian’s legacy certainly lives on in those vibrant youth he has mentored. In 2018, Brian was named an Honourary Governor of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) and received a medal

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They sold most of their herd in 2019 with hopes to enjoy semiretirement with a few choice cows and a slower pace. Unfortunately, Brian passed away suddenly in May of 2021.

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The Limousin breed in Canada has become a pillar in Canadian beef standards due to the diligence and vision of breeders like Holli and Brian Lee. We are very proud to present them with the CLA Award of Distinction 2021.

WRITTEN BY

Amanda Matthews PHOTOGRAPHY

Supplied

The Canadian Limousin Association is proud to recognize B Bar Cattle as recipients of a CLA Award of Distinction in 2021.

Eric along with his wife Terra and daughter Rozlyn work alongside Delaney and Deanna to operate B Bar Cattle, located in west central Saskatchewan just north of the South Saskatchewan River.

Currently the herd consists of approximately 70 purebred females and 40 commercial females used for recipients in an embryo transfer program, calving in January and February and a small herd starting to calve in September. They actively show across Canada supporting and promoting the breed along with marketing their program. Genetics have sold across Canada, the United States, Mexico and Australia. For the last five years they have hosted their own Annual Bull & Female Sale mid-December which is now hosted right on their ranch.

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BAR CATTLE In 1982, Delaney and Deanna Boon purchased their first Limousin cattle from a neighbour. In 1987, they registered their first Limousin cattle and began learning the ropes of running a purebred operation. Through the years they consigned bulls to various sales such as the Central Limousin Classic Sale, High Yield Bull Sale, Agribition Limousin Sale and AAA Limousin Club Sale. They also showed cattle at the Prince Albert Exhibition, Saskatoon Fall Fair, Manitoba Livestock Expo and Canadian Western Agribition. Delaney was active on the Saskatchewan Limousin Association board for seven years including two years served as President. Delaney’s passion for raising Limousin cattle was instilled into his son Eric, and today they work together raising and promoting Limousin cattle.

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In 2012, upon Eric returning home from University, they ramped up the program and became heavily involved in the breed again from consigning and showing cattle to touring other operations within North America.

Eric has sat on the board of directors of the Saskatchewan Limousin Association and Canadian Limousin Association.

then hosting it for the first time at their ranch in 2020 also makes the highlight list.

Most of all, seeing B Bar genetics successfully working for customers across North America and Australia has been the ultimate highlight of the last decade where B Bar Cattle has gained significant worldwide recognition in the Limousin breed.

Some highlights for the Boon family over the last 10 years include breeding and exhibiting the CLA 50th Anniversary National Champion Bull and 50th Anniversary Reserve National Champion Female with flush mates.

Hosting their first Annual Sale in 2017 and

Eric states, “Going forward, our goal with our program is to produce cattle that are well rounded on all traits while not loosing sight of what makes the breed popular. We believe in supporting and promoting the breed at major events across Canada as well as locally

to help give positive breed presence and to help in marketing our program to expand our customer base.”

The choice to nominate B Bar was rather easy.

They truly represent the Canadian Limousin breed as a powerhouse, not only in the quality cattle, but the Boon’s are quality people. As a fellow young Limousin breeder, I admire Eric and Terra for their continued dedication towards our breed, beyond the cattle as well as the friendships they have forged in our cattle business.

AJH 4J

Our bulls are bred and fed for the real world. Genetic planning by Wulfs Amazing Bull, Hunt Credentials, Amaglen Fargo, and well managed development make for good bulls.

Amaglen Game Changer and 777 Cattle Jack Daniels. Check it Our 2021 bulls will once again be marketed completely all out on www.amaglenlimousin.ca.

BW 0.0 WW 60 YW 89 MK 29 SC 1.35 DOC 18

by PRIVATE TREATY. Expect all of the same great information Our bulls are raised on pasture with only momma’s milk that you have received in the past – monthly weights, carcass and grass – no creep feed! Once weaned they are hand fed. evaluations, all other data collection and DNA testing. Sired Amaglen bulls are fed for success not excess!

BRED & FED FOR THE

HNH 8J

REAL WORLD

BW 3.4 WW 72 YW 107 MK 30 SC 1.35 DOC 17

HNH 9J BW 0.4 WW 70 YW 113 MK 28 SC 1.60 DOC 15

HNH 1J BW 0.7 WW 62 YW 92 MK 30 SC 1.43 DOC 16

AJH 16J BW 1.6 WW 56 YW 85 MK 26 SC 0.55 DOC 17

AMAGLEN LIMOUSIN

Pictures taken end of October

Thank you to Carlsruhe Cattle Co. for their investment in a group of bred heifers.

Amanda & Clint Seward • Ian & Bonnie Hamilton Box 55, Darlingford, MB R0G 0L0 Amanda and Clint: 204 246-2576 • Amanda Cell: 204 823-2286 Ian and Bonnie: 204-246-2312 • Ian's Cell: 204-823-1240 amaglen@inetlink.ca

Since 1982

One of the Platinum Elite Herds in Canada What you measure, you can manage!

KEEP AN EYE ON WWW.AMAGLENLIMOUSIN.CA AND FACEBOOK

How did you get started in the Limousin breed? It all started with the purchase of a 4-H heifer from a family friend who raised Limousin. When Rob and Erin went to pick out Erin’s heifer, she really liked the red one, and Rob really liked the black one, so they compromised and got both! They fell in love with the breed, the people, and the industry, and the rest is history!

Which animal has had the most influence in your program and why? One of the most influential females in the Pinnacle View herd was an EXLR Dakota daughter that was purchased from Express Ranches in 2002. The heifer was purchased as part of their junior scholarship program and was successfully campaigned by

THE PEOPLE

BEHIND THE PUREBREDS LIMOUSIN VOICE / WINTER 2021

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Erin in many junior shows. Luvly went on to have several daughters in the Pinnacle herd, was a successful donor cow, and still has granddaughters in production today.

What makes you most excited about the future of the Limousin breed? What makes us the most excited about the future of the Limousin breed is the market migrating more and more towards yield and carcass quality, creating a new and exciting demand for our breed. Commercial producers are seeing the value in the Limousin cross now more than ever, and I think it is only going to gain momentum from here.

What is the best piece of advice you received over the years? The commercial cattleman have always been the bread and butter of our operation. It has always been the focus of our program to serve them to the best of our ability.

So, one of the best pieces of advise we ever received was to never lose sight of that. Never forget that producing bulls for your commercial clientele is number one, and if you get a show calf or two along the way, that is a bonus!

What do you value most as a cattle breeder? The thing we value the most is the people. The people in this industry are truly unique. It’s a bond that is very hard to describe, but it runs very deep in the heart of every cattleman. It doesn’t matter your breed, where you live, what you drive, or how fancy your trailer is, if you ever need help or just a cold beer, there is always someone there for you. This is the one of the last industries in the world where the handshake still means something, and to some, it means everything!

Rob & Cheryl Swaan and Eric & Erin Kishkan and Jeff Swaan and family, Quesnel, British Columbia

breeds and found that Limousin was the choice for improving the carcass on commercial cattle. Ian and Bonnie went to Bittersweet Limousin to select a bull and they liked what they saw. In 1982, they came home with a bull and a heifer.

They started breeding their small commercial herd Limo and collecting more purebred females. Hartley Woodward of Bittersweet Limousin was a huge mentor and kept them going in the early years.

What are a few of your proudest accomplishments? We are very proud of our test station accomplishments over the years.

We have had many highest indexing bulls, highest sellers and largest REAs on test. However, our proudest moment was when we raised the top indexing bull of all breeds at the Manitoba Bull Test Station. There were 568 bulls on test that year. Ian was also proud to be on the CLA board that initiated the Breed Improvement Committee and for being the first chairman of that committee. He has always been passionate about improving the breed and one of that committee’s major accomplishments was bringing forth the Docility and Scrotal EPD. We have also been very proud of the elite dams that we have raised and the Proven Dams and Sires that we have had over the years especially having the #1 female in the country for milk.

Which animal has had the most influence in your program and why? Amaglen Dam Fine was probably the most influential animal in our herd. We won the bull test station with 2 of her sons in a row, only to be beat the next year by a grandson who ended up being the all-breed winner, and her bull came in second. We flushed her many times and raised many influential females and bulls from her. Her most influential daughter has been HNH 32T who is the mother of our herd bull Amaglen Canadian Sunrise. Another female that had major influence was Amaglen Grace who put many awesome females into our herd including the #1 milk female in the country. Both of these

AMAGLEN LIMOUSIN Ian & Bonnie Hamilton, Amanda Hamilton-Seward, Clint, Laura and Lillian Seward, Darlingford, Manitoba

matriarchs were out of our home-grown homozygous herd bull Amaglen Hardball.

What makes you most excited about the future of the Limousin breed? We have always been excited about the future of the Limousin breed. It’s our time! Angus have crossed with Simmentals and Charolais but now more than ever the choice will be Limo for calving ease. Also, we have always been the carcass breed but we think that our time has really come to shine in the area of meat production and carcass traits. People are catching on! Limousin beef is a premium product and more and more processors and consumers are seeing that. As consumers become more aware of where their food is coming from, Limousin has the edge in producing a lean, yet tender product. We love it when we hear from our beef customers that it is the best they’ve ever had.

Tell us about your favourite Limousin memory. We have made so many fantastic Limousin memories over the years!

Our family has gained so much from the Limousin breed but the most valuable thing that we have gained is our “Limousin Family”. Times spent at MLA annual meetings, summer shows, picnics, and time visiting Limousin breeders over the years have been what it is all about. There have been many great visits to the wee hours of the morning and a fun memory was Ian “winning” the World Championship Horse Shoe Competition at 2 in the morning at Glenkair’s summer picnic. Ian and Bonnie spent time “holidaying” during Ian’s time on the CLA board getting to more of the Canadian events.

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How did you get started in the Limousin breed? Ian researched

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SHOW RESULTS Grand Champion Female Hollee's Brown-Eyed Girl 14B, Crown Hill Acres PRIZE

NAME

Reserve Champion Female Crown Hill Shameless 2H, Crown Hill Acres DOB

EXHIBITOR

PHOTOGRAPHY

JUDGE

Barn Girls

Jack Oattes

LINDSAY EX

Reserve Champion Bull Smart Polled Hank 48H, Smart Limousin

Grand Champion Bull Smart Polled Joker 7J, Smart Limousin SIRE

DAM

MATERNAL GRANDSIRE

HEIFER CALF CHAMPION 1ST

CROWN HILL SHAMELESS 12J

1/19/21

CROWN HILL ACRES

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

COLE ARCHITECT 08A

2ND

DARLING JELLO-SHOT 36J

3/1/21

DARLING FARMS

DARLING ELIMINTATOR 31E

TMF MISS 36Y

HOLLEES Y NOT ME

JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE 1ST

CROWN HILL SHAMELESS 2H

1/2/20

CROWN HILL ACRES

SYES BACKSTAGE 466B

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

DLVL XEROX 023X

2ND

XJG HONEYSUCKLE 107H

1/7/20

LISLE LIMOUSIN

CARROUSELS PURE POWER

RED MAPLE CORN CYRUP

GPFF BLAQUE RULON

2/2/14

CROWN HILL ACRES

TMF ZODIAK 342Z

HOLLEE'S ZOLA

RPY PAYNES MARATHON 47U

SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE 1ST

HOLLEE'S BROWN-EYED GIRL 14B

BULL CALF CHAMPION 1ST

SMART POLLED JOKER 7J

1/5/21

SMART LIMOUSIN

RPY PAYNES DIESEL 37D

SMART POLLED DARLING 59D

COLE ARCHITECT 08A

2ND

SMART POLLED JESTER 28J

4/2/21

SMART LIMOUSIN

WULFS X FACTOR 7523X

SMART POLLED YOLINDA

WULFS RANSOM 3059R

10/4/20

SMART LIMOUSIN

RPY PAYNES DIESEL 37D

SMART POLLED CANADIAN CLUB

COLE ARCHITECT 08A

JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL 1ST

SMART POLLED HANK 48H

SHOW RESULTS

JUDGES

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Lynn Combest, Jackie Payne, Bryan Wilms

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AWARD

THE IMMORTALS CALF JACKPOT NAME

DOB

EXHIBITOR

Champion Limousin Female B-Bar/ VLE Sammy 16J ET, B Bar Cattle and Venture Livestock Enterprises SIRE

Champion Limousin Bull B-Bar Empire 4J, B Bar Cattle

DAM

MATERNAL GRANDSIRE

CHAMPION LIMOUSIN FEMALE 1ST

B-BAR/VLE SAMMY 16J ET

1/6/21

B BAR CATTLE & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

B BAR WARHAWK 11G

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

BIRUBI KAISER K140

1/4/21

B BAR CATTLE

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

B BAR NICOLE 102F

JYF CHUNK 35C

CHAMPION LIMOUSIN BULL 1ST

B-BAR EMPIRE 4J

SHOW RESULTS

Grand Champion Female Miss TMF Shameless 1F, Crown Hill Acres

PRIZE

NAME

DOB

PHOTOS

JUDGE

Barn Girls

Eric Boon

Reserve Champion Female Darling Hooters 320H, Darling Farms

EXHIBITOR

FALL FINALE

Grand Champion Bull Klondike Hills Goliath 1J, Klondike Hills Limousin

SIRE

DAM

MATERNAL GRANDSIRE

HEIFER CALF CHAMPION 1ST

CROWN HILL SHAMELESS 12J

1/19/21

CROWN HILL ACRES

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

COLE ARCHITECT 08A

2ND

DENISON JESSICA STAR 1J

1/3/21

DENISON LIMOUSIN

WULFS WILLARD 5115W

DENISON B A STAR

WULFS REVOLVER 1219R

JUNIOR YEARLING CHAMPION FEMALE 1ST

DARLING HOOTERS 320H

4/1/20

DARLING FARMS

IVY'S BUBBA WATSON HTZ24B

DARLING FAT BOTTOM GIRL 320F

IVY'S MARKSMAN HTZ 10Z

2ND

OATT ACRES HOT STUFF 1H

4/20/20

OATT ACRES

LAKESIDE EASTWOOD

LAKESIDE FERRARI

TMF REDWOOD 322A

SENIOR YEARLING CHAMPION FEMALE 1ST

CROWN HILL SHAMELESS 2H

1/2/20

CROWN HILL ACRES

SYES BACKSTAGE 466B

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

DLVL XEROX 023X

2ND

DARLING HOT TOTTIE 36H

3/2/20

DARLING FARMS

DARLING ELIMINATOR 31E

TMF MISS 36Y

HOLLEES Y NOT ME

1/7/19

KLONDIKE HILLS LIMOUSIN

WULFS XTRACTOR X233X

BEE ZEE POLLED XRATED 73X

WULFS TITUS 2149T

1/2/18

CROWN HILL ACRES

BIRUBI KAISER K140

TMF MISS 314A

BIRUBI SIR GOTHIC G211

1/12/21

KLONDIKE HILLS LIMOUSIN

NEW LIFE DUTY FREE

BEE ZEE POLLED GEMSTONE 14G

IVY'S BUBBA WATSON HTZ24B

TW0-YEAR OLD FEMALE CHAMPION 1ST

BEE ZEE POLLED GEMSTONE 14G

MATURE FEMALE CHAMPION 1ST

MISS TMF SHAMELESS 1F

BULL CALF CHAMPION 1ST

KLONDIKE HILLS GOLIATH 1J

1ST

MISS TMF SHAMELESS 1F

1/2/18

CROWN HILL ACRES

BIRUBI KAISER K140

TMF MISS 314A

BIRUBI SIR GOTHIC G211

2ND

TMF MISS 36Y

1/7/11

DARLING FARMS

WULFS TAILOR MADE 2107T

TOP MEADOW 748S

WZRK PRIMESTAR 861P

DENOTES

OVERALL CHAMPION

OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION

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PROGENY OF DAM

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m a e r t S t e J Excel Polled

22J

Jet Stream is a true powerhouse, 1100 lbs before 9 months of age and probably the most naturally quiet calf we have ever raised. From a designated CLA elite dam he is soft made, structurally sound, with curve bending performance and huge scrotal. Jet Stream had all breeds talking and stopping by at Farmfair where he won Champion Percentage Bull. He is the bull you need this spring.

WULFS BILLY THE KID K234B WULFS EISENHOWER 3616E WULFS ABRIL 3616A

EPD %Rank

GREENWOOD PLD XTRA CHARGE GREENWOOD BROADWAY PINNACLE’S ZAT’S EXCITING 49Z

SC EPD 1.17 %Rank 4

Excellence Excel lence

HE SELLS IN THE Annual BULL & FEMALE SALE

MARCH 10, 2022 • AT THE RANCH

Gest CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM -6 8 2.6 89 135 26 71 3 1 55 60 1 1 20 1 80 ST DOC YG CW REA MB FT 14 18 -0.43 58 1.38 -0.01 -0.07 50 2 >95 1 15 10 95

DAM GREENWOOD BROADWAY

85% LIMOUSIN HOMO POLLED JANUARY 21, 2021 BIRTHWEIGHT 87 205D WEIGHT 862

RON & BARB MILLER CODY & AMY MILLER 780-349-2135 780-349-0644 excelranches@hotmail.com cody@excelranches.com facebook.com/excelranches www.excelranches.com WESTLOCK, ALBERTA Sale Consulting by OBI Livestock Ltd.

SIRE WULFS EISENHOWER 3616A

SHOW RESULTS Grand Champion Female Highland Hope 11H, Highland Stock Farms

PRIZE

NAME

JUDGES

Eileen & Vern Davidson

Reserve Champion Female RPY Gibsons Mystique 20J ET, Payne Livestock & Gibson Farms

DOB

EXHIBITOR

STOCKADE ROUND-UP

Reserve Champion Bull EMF Jameson 5J, Eden Meadows Farrm, Brandon & Samantha Nemetz

Grand Champion Bull RPY Paynes Herdsman 90H, Payne Livestock

SIRE

DAM

MATERNAL GRANDSIRE

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF 1ST

RPY PAYNES JAMIE 81J

4/1/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

ARLEY'S ENERGIZER

DBCC FALLEN ANGEL 6F

B BAR SOOT 25B

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER CALF 1ST

RPY PAYNES JAVA 74J

2/24/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES GRINDER 31G

RPY PAYNES FIONA 17F ET

RPY PAYNES DIESEL 37D

2ND

RPY PAYNES JEWEL 64J

2/8/20

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

EDW EASY PEASY

WULFS URBAN COWBOY 2149U

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF 1ST

RPY GIBSONS MYSTIQUE 20J ET

1/12/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK & GIBSON FARMS

RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET

HSF ZENA

MAGS WAR ADMIRAL

2ND

GREENWOOD RIVIERA 81J

1/14/21

GREENWOOD

IVY'S BUBBA WATSON HTZ24B

EDW DIRECT BUY

MAGSWL USUAL SUSPECT 538U

3RD

EMF JULIET 9J

1/20/21

EDEN MEADOWS FARM

EMF FRESH PRINCE 25F ET

EMF FRENCH KISS 8F ET

RPY PAYNES DERBY 46Z

12/27/20

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES REDMAN 1G

EMF DURACELL 8D

RPY PAYNES DERBY 46Z

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING FEMALE 1ST

RPY PAYNES HONEY 91H

CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING FEMALE 1ST

HIGHLAND HOPE 11H

1/10/20

HIGHLAND STOCK FARMS

GREENWOOD CURVE BALL

HIGHLAND CHAMPAGNE

JYF ZEUS 609Z

2ND

DBCC HARLEQUIN 1H

1/7/20

EDEN MEADOWS FARM & PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

DBCC FOXY LADY 7F

B BAR RUST 31B

2/2/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

LFLC DOLLAR BILL 764D

ANCHOR B CRYSTAL 51C

KOYLE APACHE 8A

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE BULL CALF 1ST

RPY PAYNES APEX 56J

1ST

EMF JAMESON 5J

1/12/21

EDEN MEADOWS FARM & BRANDON AND SAMANTHA NEMETZ

RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET

EMF COPPER TOP 18C

RPY PAYNES DERBY 46Z

2ND

RPY GIBSONS SHADE 27J ET

1/16/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK & GIBSON FARMS

RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET

HSF ZENA

MAGS WAR ADMIRAL

3RD

RPY GIBSONS DEADSHOT 14J ET

1/9/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK & GIBSON FARMS

RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET

HSF ZENA

MAGS WAR ADMIRAL

12/22/20

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES REDMAN 1G

RPY PAYNES DEMI 54D

RPY PAYNES DERBY 46Z

CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL 1ST

RPY PAYNES HERDSMAN 90H

DENOTES

BREEDERS HERD, GET OF SIRE, & PAIR OF BULLS: PAYNE LIVESTOCK

OVERALL CHAMPION

OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION

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CHAMPION SENIOR BULL CALF

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SHOW RESULTS 1

1. Grand Champion Female (Champion Yearling Female) Boss Lake Ms Pillowtalk 008, Boss Lake Genetics 2. Reserve Grand Champion Female (Senior Heifer Calf Champion and Legends of the Fall Jackpot Heifer Calf Limousin Breed Champion) Greenwood Riviera 81J, Greenwood 3. Grand Champion Bull (Mature Bull) Anchor B Gold Rush 48J, J. Yorga Farms 4.

Reserve Champion Bull (Senior Bull Calf Champion) NEM John Wick 25J, Brandon & Samantha Nemetz, Richmond Ranch 5.

Legends of the Fall Jackpot Bull Calf Limousin Breed Champion B-Bar/VLE Invictus 21J ET, B Bar Cattle and Venture Livestock Enterprises 6. Reserve Champion Pen of Three Bulls, Farmfair International Pen Bull Show exhibited by B Bar Cattle and Venture Livestock

4

5 6 LIMOUSIN VOICE / WINTER 2021

JUDGE

Doug Roxburgh

2

3

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PHOTOGRAPHY

ShowChampions

FARMFAIR INTERNATIONAL PRIZE

NAME

DOB

EXHIBITOR

SIRE

DAM

MATERNAL GRANDSIRE

PERCENTAGE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION 1ST

EXCEL POLLED PASSION 119J

1/22/21

EXCEL RANCHES

WULFS EISENHOWER 3616E

EXCEL POLLED ARIZONA

WULFS XTRACTOR X233X

JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION 1ST

PLNS JOLENE 13J

2/14/21

PLAINS LIMOUSIN

BALAMORE GOLD RUSH 927G

TMF MISS 13C

GREENWOOD PLD ZAMBUKA

2ND

NEM JINX 31J

2/2/21

BRANDON & SAMANTHA NEMETZ / RICHMOND RANCH

RICHMOND GENERAL SRD 45G

SIRLOIN EMMA

DC COMANCHE 78C

3RD

KOWALCHUK'S SUPER JOY

4/3/21

BAR DIAMOND K CATTLE

PINNACLE'S BAIT A HOOK 39B

GHR PLD SUPERFREAK

1-WAY JUST GORGEOUS

SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION 1ST

GREENWOOD RIVIERA 81J

1/14/21

GREENWOOD

IVY'S BUBBA WATSON HTZ24B

EDW DIRECT BUY

MAGSWL USUAL SUSPECT 538U

2ND

PLNS JADE 48J ET

1/29/21

PLAINS LIMOUSIN

BIRUBI KAISER K140

PLNS POLLED YAKIRA 25Y

EXLR TOTAL IMPACT 054T

3RD

PLNS JANE DOE 32J

1/16/21

PLAINS LIMOUSIN

PLNS POLLED EXECUTIONER 19E

PINNACLE'S BEAT THIS SUMMER

AHCC SOUTH EASTWIND Y695

4TH

EXCELS AMBER 107J

1/17/21

EXCEL RANCHES

WULFS EISENHOWER 3616E

EXCEL AMBER 319A

EXCEL POLLED WANDERER

YEARLING HEIFER CHAMPION 1ST

BOSS LAKE MS PILLOWTALK 008

1/15/20

BOSS LAKE GENETICS

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

CL YOLANDA BE COOL

SL BULLET PROOF

2ND

MARTENS HEIDI 80H

3/6/20

MARTENS LIVESTOCK

ANCHOR B ENDER 106E

MARTENS EVERLY 28E

B BAR COGNAC 1B

3RD

PLNS HENNESSY 69H

3/21/20

PLAINS LIMOUSIN

PLNS DANGEROUS GOODS 37D

PINNACLE'S DESERT ROSE 32D

WULFS ZANDER X921Z

PERCENTAGE BULL CALVES 1ST

EXCEL POLLED JET STREAM 22J

1/21/21

EXCEL RANCHES

WULFS EISENHOWER 3616E

GREENWOOD BROADWAY

GREENWOOD PLD XTRA CHARGE

2ND

EXCEL POLLED JAIL BIRD 49J

2/3/21

EXCEL RANCHES

WULFS EISENHOWER 3616E

EXCEL POLLED DEXTIRITY 614D

DLVL YOUNG GUN 125Y

2/9/21

BAR DIAMOND K CATTLE

GREENWOOD FERNANDO PYN 704F ET

PINNACLE'S GALE WIND 5G

B BAR BENTLEY 8D

JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION 1ST

KOWALCHUK'S JESTER

1ST

NEM JOHN WICK 25J

1/30/21

BRANDON & SAMANTHA NEMETZ / RICHMOND RANCH

RICHMOND FERDINAND SRD 90F

RICHMOND BACCARDI GIRL SRD 45B

IVY'S MARKSMAN HTZ 10Z

2ND

B-BAR/VLE INVICTUS 21J ET

1/8/21

B BAR CATTLE & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

B BAR WARHAWK 11G

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

BIRUBI KAISER K140

3RD

B-BAR/VLE MATRIX 13J ET

1/6/21

B BAR CATTLE & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

B BAR WARHAWK 11G

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

BIRUBI KAISER K140

4TH

NEM JOHN DUTTON 6J

1/5/21

BRANDON & SAMANTHA NEMETZ / RICHMOND RANCH

RICHMOND FERDINAND SRD 90F

KEN-DOC BUBBLES

RICHMOND XECUTIVE SRD 74X

5TH

B-BAR/VLE FUGITIVE 8J ET

1/5/21

B BAR CATTLE & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

B BAR WARHAWK 11G

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

BIRUBI KAISER K140

2/5/20

J. YORGA FARMS

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

B BAR/IVY SWEET TOUCH 49F

IVY'S BUBBA WATSON HTZ24B

2/14/19

J. YORGA FARMS

B BAR AUSTIN HEALY 4D ET

ANCHOR B BAILEY 21B

ANCHOR B "THE BOSS"

YEARLING BULL CHAMPION 1ST

JYF HACKER 100H

MATURE BULL CHAMPION 1ST

ANCHOR B GOLD RUSH 48G

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR 1ST

PLAINS LIMOUSIN DENOTES

OVERALL CHAMPION

OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION

LIMOUSIN VOICE / WINTER 2021

SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION

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SHOW RESULTS 1

PHOTOGRAPHY

JUDGE

ShowChampions

Andre Steppler

2

*also First Lady Classic Champion 1. Grand Champion Female (Senior Yearling Female) DBCC High Society 15H, Double B Cattle Co 2. Reserve Grand Champion Female (Reserve Senior Yearling Female) Greenwood Zoom Bloom 706H ET*, Pinnacle View Limousin & Venture Livestock Enterprises 3. Grand Champion Bull (Senior Bull Calf) B-Bar/ VLE Matrix 13J ET , B Bar Cattle & Venture Livestock Ent. 4.

Reserve Champion Bull (Reserve Senior Bull Calf) B-Bar/VLE Invictus 21J*, B Bar Cattle & Venture Livestock Ent.

4

3

LIMOUSIN VOICE / WINTER 2021

*also President's Classic Champion

26

NATIONAL SHOW PRIZE

NAME

DOB

EXHIBITOR

SIRE

DAM

MATERNAL GRANDSIRE

JUNIOR HEIFER CALF 1ST

JYF JAZZY 322J

4/14/21

J. YORGA FARMS

ANCHOR B GOLD RUSH 48G

JYF CANTATA 145C

WULFS ZEPHYR X624Z

2ND

RPY PAYNES JAMIE 81J

4/1/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

ARLEY'S ENERGIZER

DBCC FALLEN ANGEL 6F

B BAR SOOT 25B

3RD

LAZY A JAZZ IT UP

3/7/21

LAZY A LIMOUSIN

RPY PAYNES AVENGER 41F

LAZY A FOXY LADY

RICHMOND ARDON SRD 79A

4TH

LAZY A JERSEY GIRL

3/4/21

LAZY A LIMOUSIN

GREENWOOD ELECTRIC IMPACT ET

LAZY A DESIRE ME

RICHMOND ARDON SRD 79A

CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION

Junior Heifer Calf Champion JYF Jazzy 322J, J. Yorga Farms

Reserve Junior Heifer Calf RPY Paynes Jamie 81J, Payne Livestock

Intermediate Heifer Calf RPY Paynes Jewel 64J, Payne Livestock

Reserve Intermediate Heifer Calf PLNS Jolene 13J, Plains Limousin

INTERMEDIATE HEIFER CALF - SPLIT 1 1ST

PLNS JOLENE 13J (DIVISION RESERVE)

2/14/21

PLAINS LIMOUSIN

BALAMORE GOLD RUSH 927G

TMF MISS 13C

GREENWOOD PLD ZAMBUKA

2ND

RPY PAYNES JILL 71J

2/16/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES REDMAN 1G

RPY PAYNES GARBO 68G ET

RICHMOND DEFENDER SRD 36D

3RD

RPY PAYNES JAVA 74J

2/24/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES GRINDER 31G

RPY PAYNES FIONA 17F ET

RPY PAYNES DIESEL 37D

INTERMEDIATE HEIFER CALF - SPLIT 2 1ST

RPY PAYNES JEWEL 64J (DIVISION CHAMPION)

2/8/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

EDW EASY PEASY

WULFS URBAN COWBOY 2149U

2ND

PINNACLE'S JUST A DREAM 45J ET

2/6/21

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN & RICHMOND RANCH

GREENWOOD FERNANDO PYN 704F ET

PINNACLE'S BEFORE HE CHEATS

CJSL WINDFALL 9072W

3RD

ANCHOR B JUPITER 30J

2/11/21

ANCHOR B LIMOUSIN

JYF DEADEYE 628D

ANCHOR B FAME 101F

B BAR AUSTIN HEALY 4D ET

4TH

777 JINX

2/11/21

777 CATTLE LTD.

ANCHOR B DONALDSON 34D

CIRCLE T ELUSIVE MIST

CIRCLE T POLLED ZIP CODE

SENIOR HEIFER CALF - SPLIT 1 1ST

PINNACLE'S JUNO 29J

1/30/21

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN & RAFTER 7 RANCH

WULFS X FACTOR 7523X

PINNACLE'S ADONIS 17A

ANCHOR B YUKON 30Y

2ND

PINNACLE'S JAILBAIT 17J

1/25/21

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN & B BAR CATTLE

B BAR/HAWKEYE STING 47F ET

PINNACLE'S FLIRT 7F

PINNACLE'S COP CAR 26C

3RD

EMF JELLYBEAN 11J

1/24/21

EDEN MEADOWS FARM

RPY PAYNES CRUSHER 25F

EMF ELLE 7E

B BAR RUST 31B

4TH

PLNS JADE 48J ET

1/29/21

PLAINS LIMOUSIN

BIRUBI KAISER K140

PLNS POLLED YAKIRA 25Y

EXLR TOTAL IMPACT 054T

1ST

DBCC JIVE TALKIN' 5J ET 

1/23/21

DOUBLE B CATTLE CO.

CIRCLE T FIGHT CLUB

DBCC FOOL'S GOLD 2F

GREENWOOD CANADIAN IMPACT ET

2ND

RPY GIBSONS MYSTIQUE 20J ET

1/12/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK & GIBSON FARMS

RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET

HSF ZENA

MAGS WAR ADMIRAL

3RD

EMF JULIET 9J

1/20/21

EDEN MEADOWS FARM

EMF FRESH PRINCE 25F ET

EMF FRENCH KISS 8F ET

RPY PAYNES DERBY 46Z

4TH

PINNACLE'S JEWEL OF MY EYE 8J

1/20/21

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN

WULFS X FACTOR 7523X

PINNACLE'S GOT EYES FOR YOU 26G

PINNACLE'S EAST END 28E

SENIOR HEIFER CALF - SPLIT 3 1ST

B-BAR/VLE SAMMY 16J ET (DIVISION CHAMPION)

1/6/21

B BAR CATTLE & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

B BAR WARHAWK 11G

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

BIRUBI KAISER K140

2ND

RPY PAYNES BUTTERCUP 6J ET (DIVISION RESERVE)

1/3/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES REDMAN 1G

EMF POLL ZILL

RPY PAYNES TRILOGY 26T

3RD

B-BAR/VLE SAMMY 10J ET

1/5/21

B BAR CATTLE & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

B BAR WARHAWK 11G

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

BIRUBI KAISER K140

4TH

PINNACLE'S JASMINE 2J

1/6/21

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN

B BAR/HAWKEYE STING 47F ET

PINNACLE'S FLASHY QUEEN 9F

B BAR BENTLEY 8D

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SENIOR HEIFER CALF - SPLIT 2

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SHOW RESULTS

PHOTOGRAPHY

JUDGE

ShowChampions

Andre Steppler

NATIONAL SHOW Senior Heifer Calf Champion B-Bar/VLE Sammy 16J ET, B Bar Cattle & Venture Livestock Enterprises

Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion RPY Paynes Buttercup 6J ET, Payne Livestock

Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion Lazy A Jury Duty, Lazy A Limousin

JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER CHAMPION 1ST

RPY PAYNES HONEY 91H

12/27/20

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES REDMAN 1G

EMF DURACELL 8D

RPY PAYNES DERBY 46Z

SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER - SPLIT 1 1ST

HL LAZY A HIDDEN GEM

3/12/20

LAZY A LIMOUSIN & HOLLEE LIMOUSIN

GREENWOOD ELECTRIC IMPACT ET

LAZY A DESIRE ME

RICHMOND ARDON SRD 79A

2ND

MARTENS HEIDI 80H

3/6/20

MARTENS LIVESTOCK

ANCHOR B ENDER 106E

MARTENS EVERLY 28E

B BAR COGNAC 1B

3RD

PLNS HENNESSY 69H

3/21/20

PLAINS LIMOUSIN

PLNS DANGEROUS GOODS 37D

PINNACLE'S DESERT ROSE 32D

WULFS ZANDER X921Z

SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER - SPLIT 2 1ST

DBCC HIGH SOCIETY 15H (DIVISION CHAMPION)

1/28/20

DOUBLE B CATTLE CO.

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

B BAR NICOLE 6F

HUNT CREDENTIALS 37C ET

2ND

GREENWOOD ZOOM BLOOM 706H ET (DIVISION RESERVE)

1/12/20

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

COTTAGE LAKE BORDER AGENT

GREENWOOD PLD ZOOM BLOOM

WULFS REVOLVER 1219R

3RD

DBCC HARLEQUIN 1H

1/7/20

EDEN MEADOWS FARM & PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

DBCC FOXY LADY 7F

B BAR RUST 31B

4TH

HIGHLAND HOPE 11H

1/10/21

HIGHLAND STOCK FARMS

GREENWOOD CURVE BALL

HIGHLAND CHAMPAGNE

JYF ZEUS 609Z

JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION 1ST

JYF JED 315J

4/11/21

J. YORGA FARMS

ANCHOR B GOLD RUSH 48G

JYF DEBBIE 306D

WULFS ZEPHYR X624Z

2ND

LAZY A JURY DUTY

3/6/21

LAZY A LIMOUSIN

RPY PAYNES AVENGER 41F

ELIAN POLLED XTINA

FBR BABEYS UNDERTAKER 5U

3RD

ANCHOR B JOSE CUERVO 76J ET

3/4/21

ANCHOR B LIMOUSIN

B BAR AUSTIN HEALY 4D ET

GREENWOOD ELASTIC HEART

COLE ARCHITECT 08A

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INTERMEDIATE BULL CALF CHAMPION

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1ST

RPY PAYNES HITMAN 67J

2/12/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES REDMAN 1G

HSF ZENA

MAGS WAR ADMIRAL

2ND

RPY PAYNES APEX 56J

2/2/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

LFLC DOLLAR BILL 764D

ANCHOR B CRYSTAL 51C

KOYLE APACHE 8A

3RD

LAZY H JACK 7J

2/19/21

LAZY H LIMOUSIN

HLC DBCC FLATLINER 05F ET

R&R MILKMAID 52A

WULFS XTRACTOR X233X

4TH

MARTENS' JELLO 85J

2/3/21

MARTENS LIVESTOCK

B BAR BENTLEY 8D

NEW LIFE FIONA

RPY PAYNES DIESEL 37D

SENIOR BULL CALF – SPLIT 1 1ST

EMF JAMESON 5J

1/12/21

EDEN MEADOWS FARM

RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET

EMF COPPER TOP 18C

RPY PAYNES DERBY 46Z

2ND

RPY GIBSONS SHADE 27J ET

1/16/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK & GIBSON FARMS

RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET

HSF ZENA

MAGS WAR ADMIRAL

3RD

DBCC JUKE BOX HER0 10J

1/27/21

DOUBLE B CATTLE CO.

RPY PAYNES DILLINGER 43D

RICHMOND WRIGLEY SRD 43W

BLUEBERRY'S TOUCHSTONE

4TH

MARTENS' JESTER 84J

1/26/21

MARTENS LIVESTOCK

B BAR BENTLEY 8D

B BAR STARBURST 19D

COLE ARCHITECT 08A

1/6/21

B BAR CATTLE & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

B BAR WARHAWK 11G

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

BIRUBI KAISER K140

SENIOR BULL CALF – SPLIT 2 1ST

B-BAR/VLE MATRIX 13J ET (DIVISION CHAMPION)

CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION

Intermediate Bull Calf Champion RPY Paynes Hitman 67J, Payne Livestock

Reserve Intermediate Bull Calf Champion RPY Paynes Apex 56J, Payne Livestock

Reserve Junior Champion Bull 777 Cattle Hawkins, Double B Cattle Co & 777 Cattle Ltd.

Junior Champion Bull RPY Paynes Herdsman 90H, Payne Livestock

2ND

B-BAR/VLE INVICTUS 21J ET (DIVISION RESERVE)

1/8/21

B BAR CATTLE & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

B BAR WARHAWK 11G

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

BIRUBI KAISER K140

3RD

ANCHOR B JACK DANIELS 1J

1/10/21

ANCHOR B LIMOUSIN

ANCHOR B GOLD RUSH 48G

B BAR NICOLE 28E

HUNT CREDENTIALS 37C ET

4TH

RPY GIBSONS DEADSHOT 14J ET

1/9/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK & GIBSON FARMS

RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET

HSF ZENA

MAGS WAR ADMIRAL

SENIOR BULL CALF – SPLIT 3 1ST

B-BAR/VLE FUGITIVE 8J ET

1/5/21

B BAR CATTLE & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

B BAR WARHAWK 11G

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

BIRUBI KAISER K140

2ND

B-BAR EMPIRE 4J

1/4/21

B BAR CATTLE

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

B BAR NICOLE 102F

JYF CHUNK 35C

3RD

PINNACLE'S JAMMER 1J

1/1/21

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN

RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET

WGL EVERWOOD 26E

TMF REDWOOD 322A

12/22/20

PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES REDMAN 1G

RPY PAYNES DEMI 54D

RPY PAYNES DERBY 46Z

JUNIOR YEARLING BULL 1ST

RPY PAYNES HERDSMAN 90H (DIVISION CHAMPION)

SENIOR YEARLING BULL 1ST

777 CATTLE HAWKINS (DIVISION RESERVE)

1/25/21

DOUBLE B CATTLE CO. & 777 CATTLE LTD.

CIRCLE FEDERAL EXPRESS

CIRCLE T ELUSIVE MIST

CIRCLE T POLLED ZIP CODE

2ND

JYF HACKER 100H

2/5/21

J. YORGA FARMS

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

B BAR/IVY SWEET TOUCH 49F

IVY'S BUBBA WATSON HTZ24B

2/14/19

J. YORGA FARMS

B BAR AUSTIN HEALY 4D ET

ANCHOR B BAILEY 21B

ANCHOR B "THE BOSS"

MATURE BULL 1ST

ANCHOR B GOLD RUSH 48G

BREEDER'S HERD 1ST

B BAR CATTLE

2ND

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN

PREMIER EXHIBITOR, HERDSMAN AWARD: PAYNE LIVESTOCK PREMIER BREEDER: B BAR CATTLE OVERALL CHAMPION

OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION

PRESIDENT'S CLASSIC 1ST

B-BAR/VLE INVICTUS 21J ET (ALSO PEOPLE'S CHOICE CHAMPION)

1/8/21

B BAR CATTLE & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENTERPRISES

B BAR WARHAWK 11G

MISS TMF SHAMELESS

BIRUBI KAISER K140

2ND

RPY GIBSONS SHADE 27J ET

1/16/21

PAYNE LIVESTOCK & GIBSON FARMS

RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET

HSF ZENA

MAGS WAR ADMIRAL

FIRST LADY CLASSIC 1ST

GREENWOOD ZOOM BLOOM 706H

1/12/20

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN & VENTURE LIVESTOCK ENT.

COTTAGE LAKE BORDER AGENT

GREENWOOD PLD ZOOM BLOOM

WULFS REVOLVER 1219R

2ND

DBCC HARLEQUIN 1H

1/7/20

EDEN MEADOWS FARM & PAYNE LIVESTOCK

RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E

DBCC FOXY LADY 7F

B BAR RUST 31B

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DENOTES

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SHOW RESULTS

JUDGES

Terra & Eric Boon

CWA JR BEEF EXTREME

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1. Grand Champion Limousin Female PLNS Jolene 13J, Plains Limousin 2. Reserve Grand Champion Limousin Female Martens Heidi 80H, Martens Livestock

PUREBRED LIMOUSIN FEMALE BORN IN 2021 1ST

PLNS JOLENE 13J

2/14/21

PLAINS LIMOUSIN

BALAMORE GOLD RUSH 927G

TMF MISS 13C

GREENWOOD PLD ZAMBUKA

2ND

ANCHOR B JUPITER 30J

2/11/21

ANCHOR B LIMOUSIN

JYF DEADEYE 628D

ANCHOR B FAME 101F

B BAR AUSTIN HEALY 4D ET

3RD

PINNACLE'S JEWEL OF MY EYE 8J

1/20/21

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN

WULFS X FACTOR 7523X

PINNACLE'S GOT EYES FOR YOU 26G

PINNACLE'S EAST END 28E

4TH

PINNACLE'S JASMINE 2J

1/6/21

PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN

B BAR/HAWKEYE STING 47F ET

PINNACLE'S FLASHY QUEEN 9F

B BAR BENTLEY 8D

PUREBRED LIMOUSIN FEMALE BORN IN 2020 1ST

MARTENS HEIDI 80H

3/6/20

MARTENS LIVESTOCK

ANCHOR B ENDER 106E

MARTENS EVERLY 28E

B BAR COGNAC 1B

3RD

PLNS HENNESSY 69H

3/21/20

PLAINS LIMOUSIN

PLNS DANGEROUS GOODS 37D

PINNACLE'S DESERT ROSE 32D

WULFS ZANDER X921Z

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DENOTES

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ShowChampions, Tessa Verbeek

CONTROLLING OUR IMPULSE

Part Two of a Three Part Series on Stockmanship

grazing, to me that is success. To do this I had to learn to take my cues from the cattle.

I had to learn to listen to them so I could be in the right place at the right time in the right manner.

Getting cattle to do what we want can be quite a challenge at times. There are times when cattle truly are not interested in going along with our plan. There are also times when in our efforts to get them to do what we want we end up being in their way without even knowing it. On the surface this may seem rather unlikely and 30 years ago if anyone had told me that I was actually the cause of many problems I was having moving an animal or a herd, I wouldn’t have believed them. It is always easier to blame the cattle, the dog, our spouse, kids, our

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hat is success working cattle?

Years ago success for me was just getting the job done. Now, success for me is about specific outcomes. At the end of the day regardless of techniques, do’s and don’ts, rights or wrongs they are all academic if the outcome isn’t achieved. The outcome I strive for is calm relaxed cattle.

When I pressure cattle to ask them to move, turn, slow down or speed up I want them to respond in a calm voluntary manner. I don’t want them to be bothered by being asked to do something. Whatever the cattle related task is, when it is completed, I want the cattle to be as unbothered as possible.

When a cow walks calmly through the gate into the corral or onto a stock trailer or out of the squeeze or a herd walks calmly into a new pasture and they put their heads down

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help, the weather or various other circumstances for problems we are having working cattle. I was fortunate to have Bud Williams come to our ranch and work cattle with us. While working cattle he pointed out in no uncertain terms what I was doing that was causing the cattle to go off course. If we are going to have consistent success handling cattle it is imperative that we become acutely aware of counterproductive positioning, pressure and or timing. Without awareness of our missteps consistent success will be elusive and we will be doomed to struggle from our own errors. Working cattle is challenging enough without unknowingly creating extra work for ourselves.

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There are also those of the opinion that all that is necessary to handle cattle successfully is enough kindness, compassion and patience. A compassionate heart is essential as a foundation for patience when working with animals but we can whisper all the sweet nothings we want and if a cow’s mind is firmly fixed elsewhere, it will be to no avail. If a bull’s mind is on cycling cows sweet nothings will not walk him home.

Nor will it prevent calves from running back to find Mom or get cows to go pair up with their calves if fresh spring grass is on the menu after a long cold winter on dry hay.

What will work in all these situations is an approach to cattle handling that establishes enough trust and respect that the cattle will voluntarily yield to your position and pressure to go when and where you choose. If cattle

are going to yield to your position in a calm, responsive manner they must trust you and they must respect you.

If you observe the hierarchical social structure of a herd, you will know that the boss cow does not establish or maintain preferential access to the best of all things in her world without firmly establishing and maintaining respect from the rest of the herd.

When Bud was at our ranch in 1990, I asked him who he would rather teach his techniques to people with lots of experience or those with no experience. I assumed he would have a preference, so when he answered, “it didn’t matter”, I was puzzled. Years later after presenting many seminars and hands on training sessions to a wide range of folks myself it became apparent that the degree of experience a person had working cattle was not of much consequence. Virtually everyone, regardless of experience, succumbs to some degree of impulse when working cattle. Discussing these impulses in isolation will help highlight what we need to be aware of but in reality, they seldom occur in isolation. They almost always are in combination. Success with cattle requires a combination of timing, balance and feel. It is a dynamic process.

Something people feel compelled to do is increase the pressure on cattle the closer they get to the destination.

I am certain the vast majority of cattle owners have been in the circumstance where you have spent time driving

“OVER TIME...

EVERY TIME WE ARE HANDLING OUR CATTLE, WE ARE TRAINING THEM...”

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Over time, whether we are aware of it or not, every time we are handling our cattle, we are training them.

Training them to be more trusting, responsive and controllable or less trusting and less controllable. Let’s assume the location is the gate into the corrals. Ideally the cattle will be comfortable coming to and going through the gate into the corral. We don’t want them to associate the gate with fear or anxiety yet that is what we risk if every time they get close to the gate, we get anxious and start pushing harder, especially if we start making a commotion with noise and arm waiving to get them to go through the gate. We want them to want to be there but because of impulse we can easily do a good job of training them to actively avoid the gate. Maintaining a calm confident demeanor in all situations is ideal.

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livestock, a herd or a single to a gate and as you near the gate you start feeling the anxiety of, “I sure hope we don’t lose them now”. Your stomach starts to tighten and most probably, without even knowing it, we start to push the cattle harder as added insurance. After all, no one wants to get to the gate, corrals, barn door or stock trailer only to have the cattle turn around and run off. It is virtually an instinctive response and easily becomes a habitual response. It is something I was trained to do as a kid and it is something I observe everywhere I go, whether at places with thousands of head of cattle or with ten head of cattle. I am not saying there aren’t circumstances where more pressure isn’t required, there obviously are, the point though is are the cattle slowing down or on the verge of stopping, signalling the need for more pressure or are we just increasing the pressure in an impulsive response to our worry? If we are pushing the cattle harder only in response to our insecurity or impulse there is a high probability of unintended consequences that can result in the moment and that can accumulate over time.

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36 The next impulse that is often acted on in combination with pushing harder is the impulse to push directly into the rear of the herd from behind. What this risks, if this is sustained for any time at all, is flaring out the side of the herd which will stop your movement, or worse, the lead will flare out and in no time the herd is turning around and coming back on top of you. All of this can happen in short order and happen as a result of our actions yet we invariably blame it on the cattle.

Over the years I have had plenty of folks explain to me that their cows don’t want to do this or that because of xyz reasons and my response is that may be true, but likely not. It may simply be that they want to avoid the human commotion that is associated with those locations. I have literally been told that the cattle won’t go into the corral and then I have worked their cows and have walked them right into the corrals with no problem

“BECOMING AWARE OF THE EFFECT WE HAVE ON OUR CATTLE WHEN WE ARE WORKING THEM REQUIRES THAT WE OBSERVE HOW THEY RESPOND TO US.” and they stand there calm and quiet. Becoming aware of the effect we have on our cattle when we are working them requires that we observe how they respond to us. What are they telling us? If we are listening, they will tell us what we need to know to be in the best position possible at the right time with the right kind of movement.

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Tell us about your herd. Joost and Carolyn along with their

What are your breeding goals with your herd? Currently Joost

children Glenna, Nicholas and Samuel, have been raising Limousin cattle since 1991. With a mix of fullblood, purebred and commercial animals making up the herd of approximately 35 females. Glenna and Tom started to build their Centre Creek Farms herd of fullbloods in the spring of 2021. All offspring are raised and marketed off the farm either as breeding stock, farm gate sales or to OLEX. We are currently working on obtaining our VBP+ certification to comply with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef as we strive to provide a quality product. The herd does consist of some black genetics but our heart is with the red. Our herd is an outstandingly strong, efficient group of animals. Highlighting the easy calving, milk, strong legs and feed conversion that our cows need in order to weather the fluctuating Canadian climates. Most of our replacement heifers are from our own breeding as they have the traits we are looking for.

Occasionally we have brought in some outside genetics through the purchase of breeding stock, semen and herd bulls.

and Carolyn plan to continue with the number of females they have but steer towards increasing the number of registered animals.

Glenna and Tom are looking to grow their herd of fullblood animals. The Limousin breed has a lot of significant traits that come with the breed and docility is one that we have been working towards improving and are seeing positive results. Calving ease is an achieved goal in our herds and we continue to maintain that status. Most of the herd is polled with a few exceptions but we continue to seek new progressive fullblood polled genetics that provide the other qualities we want in our animals such as the muscling. We aim to continue to sell breeding stock and seeing our genetics flourish in other herds.

Who have your mentors been in the industry? The one couple who has influenced and mentored us the most and who we see as the backbone to our love of the Limousin breed is Jan and Mia Senden from the Netherlands. Jan, 92 years old, introduced Joost to the breed back in the 80’s. Jan has been breeding Limousin since 1972, being one of the first breeders in the Netherlands.

Over the years and many visits, both ways, they have given us guidance and introduced us to new contacts within the breed.

What motivates you in your operation going forward? For Joost and Carolyn the main motivation is the fact that Glenna and Tom also have the passion for the breed as they build their own herd.

Glenna and Tom aim to breed that “perfect” Limousin and to build a name for their farm and the breed. Having the ability to work with a wide range of Limousin genetics here in Canada and around the world makes it enjoyable to select the bloodlines to continue to work towards that “perfect” animal. Walking amongst our herds listening to the sounds of calves sucking, cows chewing their cuds or one that comes to be petted makes is all worthwhile and confirms all our hard work is paying off. Being cattle farmers, we strongly advocate to buy local when it comes to our food.

In doing so we help consumers connect with the producer and understand what and why we do what we do.

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What made you choose the Limousin breed? With Joost having a history with the breed in the Netherlands he passed his passion and knowledge of the breed onto his family. Tom also grew up on a Limousin farm so it just fell into place. The Limousin breed has an endless list of attributes that we admire but the key one for us is calving ease.

It’s a great day when you walk in the barn and see a newborn up and sucking unassisted.

The other characteristics such as being the carcass breed, hardy, providing excellent feed conversion, a strong stature and the round muscling rumps proved to us which breed has it all. They truly are an impressive breed!

SAMMERICH FARMS & CENTRE CREEK FARMS Joost & Carolyn, Nicholas and Samuel Van Der Heiden and Tom Flewwelling & Glenna Van Der Heiden, Listowell & Alma, ON

breed in 1984 with the purchase of Nordic Nata and soon followed by Amerant Avril. We were leasing a herd of Charolais cows and had difficulty in the calving season with them. The introduction of Limousin quickly changed that and we have never looked back.

Which animal has had the most influence in your program and why? Ivy’s Heart HTZ 6T has probably had the most impact on our herd. We purchased her and her flush mate sibling from the National Sale at Agribition. Heart has been the nucleus

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of our herd and there have been very few sales where her offspring hasn’t been a sale highlight. We have 5 cows who are direct daughters or granddaughters in our herd from her as well and they are keeping up her tradition of solid production. Heart is due to calve again in January 2022 at 15 years of age.

Who have your mentors been over the years? There are so many people that have helped and mentored us in the business. Mike Geddes and Wayne Burgess jump to mind very quickly whose valuable knowledge, enthusiasm and advice has been solid and sound for the last 30+ years.

What makes you most excited about the future of the Limousin breed? The caliber of new breeders coming into the breed along with the opportunities for the Limousin youth. Our future looks really bright!

What do you value most as a cattle breeder? The connections we have made across North America but especially the friendships within the Limousin breed in Canada.

Tell us about your favorite Limousin memory. Attending the Royal Winter Fair with our first cow calf pair. Bryce on the halter for the cow, Nathan on the halter for the calf.

WINDY GABLES LIMOUSIN Bryce & Janice Allen and Nathan, Stephanie, Evalina & Aidyn Allen, Warkworth, ON

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How did you get started in the Limousin breed? We got started in the Limousin

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NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN

WRITTEN BY

FOUNDATION REPORT

Mark Anderson

Much like Canada, NALF members are busy with harvest, fall calving and heifer sales that will occur now throughout early December. As with most cattle producers whether they be seedstock or commercial operations, all are dealing with higher input cost with fuel, feed and other operational expenses. After least cost analysis geared towards production input cost, the value of superior performing cattle and genetics has probably never been more critical when trying to remain profitable.

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NALF will continue to provide and enhance its genetic evaluation tools and member services as we move forward into this decade. NALF has just finished up it’s 2-year LimVision project allowing members to capture more genomics on their cow herds to enhance mating accuracies moving forward. Phenotypes gathered on mature cow weights and body condition scores will also provide additional data that has been lacking in the past.

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Technology keeps advancing at a rapid rate which also means NALF will have to keep pace with additional breeder tools and information in the future as well. We can expect to see a new EPD generated sometime in 2022 through IGS for “Dry Matter Intake”. Additional phenotypes will be needed for this as well, but NALF members are gradually supplying more individual feed intake data which is critical as it relates to feed conversion and average daily gain.

It is estimated that feed cost represents approximately 70% of the cost of beef production for producers. Given high feed cost and recent regional drought conditions in both countries, this will be a muchneeded addition and analysis to our EPD tool set. This should also be a trait that Limousin cattle can excel in given their history reflecting superior feed efficiency.

NALF is lucky to have closed its 2020-2021 fiscal year in a strong financial

position thanks to its dedicated membership. This has also allowed NALF to set up the North American Limousin Research Foundation, (NALRF).

This will allow the association to invest in and conduct research that potentially will reflect the advantages of utilizing Limousin genetics in commercial cattle operations with science-based research.

The mission of the North American Limousin Research Foundation (NALRF) is as follows: “To serve the beef industry through targeted science-based research efforts designed to advance, improve, and promote the Limousin breed”. Look forward to research projects to begin sometime in 2022 that will give us actual hard data on feed efficiency and carcass trait advantages of utilizing Limousin and LimFlex® genetics.

The NALF board and commercial marketing committees have also revamped their approach to advertising and promoting the Limousin breed. Given the advent of social media platforms and digital marketing trends, the commercial marketing committee and the NALF board have realigned their marketing and promotional efforts to reflect the change in the current marketing environment while still maintaining some promotion through traditional print advertising. This year’s budget will be spread out through venues like Superior Livestock Auctions, DV Auctions, Cattle-Fax, Working Ranch and Progressive Cattle among various other venues.

NALF values and appreciates its relationship with the Canadian Limousin Association and its membership. Our doors are always open to suggestions and future collaborations with Canadian Limousin breeders moving forward. In the meantime, the NALF board, membership and staff would wish all of you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as 2021 winds down. We wish you a profitable 2022 as well!

Thank you to all of our bull and heifer buyers in 2021 – On March 15, 2022, we will kick off our 8th Annual

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GENETIC EVALUATION

LIMOUSIN LEADS CARCASS DATA COLLECTION EFFORTS B

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eef consumers across North America and key export markets in the Pacific Rim continue to demand high quality beef in spite of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19. In many regions, beef demand has surged as consumers continue to purchase beef for in-home preparation but also at restaurants with the resumption of more normal away from home meal consumption.

For decades Limousin cattle have excelled in the production of efficient lean beef. The traditional characteristics of high yielding, heavily muscled carcasses continue in modern Limousin genetics.

Feeders and packers are realizing the benefits of Limousin and Limousin crossbred cattle in fabrication, feed and production efficiency. Limousin breeders have placed significant selection emphasis on improving intramuscular fat or marbling in the genetic pool through both direct selection in the breed as well as development of LimFlex structured hybrids designed to capture complementary traits from Angus and Red Angus, especially marbling. Marbling continues to be a value driver in fed cattle production and closely aligned

with consumer satisfaction. Continued selection for improvement in the suite of carcass traits, including carcass weight, ribeye area, marbling and 12th rib back fat thickness, requires continual monitoring through phenotypic record collection.

Although carcass traits play an important role in value capture for the Canadian and US beef producers, carcass data observations have historically been among the least frequently reported traits in terms of records submitted to breed associations. Collection of this data by seedstock producers is challenging as the records are captured, literally, at the other end of the value chain.

Some efforts have been made over time to capture data through a range of sire test programs or correlated trait observation via ultrasound data collection. So, while the suite of EPDs produced were useful in selection, they were underpowered in terms of record counts. All that has changed over the last 18 months.

Beginning in 2020, Wulf Cattle Company has collaborated with the North American Limousin Foundation and International Genetic Solutions (IGS;

These efforts included development and evaluation of models to compare the ranking of sires used on dairy cattle with their genetic merit estimates produced from beef cow matings. These models were designed to assure that genetic predictions were not biased by the mating or feeding systems. Heritabilities and genetic correlations were tested to assure scientists that the relationships amongst traits observed in dairy crosses was similar to what is typically observed in beef-on-beef breed crosses. Once the preliminary work was completed a prototype evaluation was conducted and some modifications to record editing processes made to accommodate the dairy sourced data. The system moved into production mode in late 2020 with all current weekly genetic evaluations at IGS utilizing the new data source.

It’s been a privilege to work alongside the Wulf Cattle team, NALF and IGS science team to usher in this new era of carcass evaluation for Limousin breeders. With the initial data set and the expected large monthly flow of new records from the Beef Builder program, Limousin and LimFlex cattle are among the best characterized carcass genetics on the planet. Most bulls contributed by Wulf Cattle will have at minimum several hundred carcass phenotypes, with some having 1,000 or more progeny records. The new carcass evaluation enables Limousin and LimFlex breeders to make the most precise selections ever to improve their cattle and drive more profitable genetics into the beef value chain.

Through their program, Limousin and LimFlex bulls are mated via AI to Holstein and Jersey cows. The resulting calves make their way through a number of development steps and are eventually harvested for beef. Collection of sire identified carcass records from these cattle provides a tremendous source of commercial data to be used in genetic evaluation. It is anticipated that by the end of 2021 over 100,000 carcass records will have been added to the IGS carcass evaluation. The rapid advancement in data accumulation places Limousin as the undisputed leader in carcass data collection.

Much work was done in the middle of 2020 to incorporate the data stream from Wulf’s into the IGS carcass evaluation on a routine basis.

I encourage all breeders to work towards data collection strategies that provide meaningful information for use in selection. How can you contribute to the carcass trait momentum? I suggest seedstock producers thoughtfully invest in genomic testing of breeding females and young sires and collection of ultrasound and/or carcass data.

Actual carcass data records on progeny carries a great deal of influence in the genetic evaluation due to the relatively high heritabilities of carcass traits. So, it doesn’t take hundreds of records to prove a bull.

Producers should target 15-25 carcass progeny per sire in multi-sire contemporary groups.

If you’d like to discuss carcass, ultrasound or genomic data collection strategies I’d be delighted to have a conversation. My email is bobweaber@gmail.com or mobile phone: 785-477-1287. Let’s work together to move end-product improvement forward in your breeding program!

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CLA’s genetic evaluation service provider) to develop procedures to utilize a stream of carcass data records. Wulf Cattle, Co. is based in Morris, Minnesota and is one of NALF’s premier breeders of Limousin and LimFlex cattle and also one of the largest sources of Limousin seedstock in North America. In addition to Wulf’s seedstock business, they are also heavily engaged in cattle feeding and the dairy business through a partnership with RiverBend, LLC. The businesses formed a program known as ‘Beef Builders’ to produce beef-dairy crossbred calves with the goal of dramatically improving the value of calves coming to the beef sector from dairy herds.

Currently, the IGS carcass evaluation includes nearly 93,000 Limousin influenced carcass records and more than 79,000 ultrasound records. These records aid in the precision of genomic estimates in the genetic evaluation and complement the DNA testing work done by producers in the US and Canada. Without doubt, the inclusion of the Wulf Cattle data stream has propelled the Limousin genetic evaluation to a new level, and much work remains to be done in documenting the breadth of genetics in both the US and Canadian Limousin populations.

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Tyler Stewart

As we move into the winter season, we can't help but reflect on a tough summer and fall for producers. With the continued drought through the province this year it has stressed and tested the cattle industry. Lack of feed and extremely high price of forage has been on everyone's mind going into the winter. Although slaughter cow prices are at an extreme low, feeder calves have been, and continue to sell strong which brings excitement to the cow/calf operations. The ALA Limousin calf sales in Veteran, Stettler, Ponoka and Westlock were well received, as usual, with Limousin calves bringing a premium. We are blessed to have great cattlemen representing our breed on the commercial side. Cattle shows have been going strong this fall. We saw a great turn out in Stettler, Alta. at “The Immortals”, with 13 head of Limousin resulting in very strong heifer and bull classes. Farmfair International was back this year with more prize money and great cattle with 23 head of Limousin representing the breed.

Striving to produce the finest Limousin feeder cattle on the planet

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- $1,500 - RPY Gibson's Mystique 20J ET entered by Payne

Livestock and Gibson Farms 2ND PLACE

- $500 - RPY Paynes Jill 71J entered by Payne Livestock and

Four Mac Farms Thanks again to everyone that participated in the event and our major sponsors, Doogies Liquor Store, Bohrson Marketing, DLMS, and Canadian Sires!

The 50th Anniversary Limousin Show and the Solid Gold Limousin Sale followed on November 25. Breeders compiled a great line up for the sale.

Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped to make this show possible.

There are several upcoming sales in Saskatchewan including the Western Select Annual Sale on December 10 in Lloydminster, Sask. and B Bar Cattle’s Annual Female and Bull sale on December 15 at the farm, Lucky Lake, Sask. 2022 is fast approaching and the Saskatchewan Limousin Association will be celebrating 50 years! Please check our Facebook page for all upcoming events. Stay safe everyone.

Thank you to the generous Limousin Show Sponsors: Bohrson Marketing Services, Saskatoon Livestock Sales, Hale Stock Farm, B Bar Cattle, Greenwood Limousin & Angus, Martens Livestock, Boss Lake Genetics, Ken Doc Limousin, Edwards Limousin, Lazy A Limousin, Eden Meadows Farm, RCN Livestock, Hi-Way Limousin, Pinnacle View Limousin, Hewson Land & Cattle Co., Lazy H Limousin, J. Yorga Farms, Red Coat Cattle Station, E M Tedford & Sons, Double B Cattle Co. Payne Livestock, Canadian Western Agribition

Grand Champion Female Thank you to Bova-Tech Ltd for sponsoring a flush voucher

Grand Champion Bull Thank you to Bow Valley Genetics for sponsoring a semen collection voucher

1. Chosen One Champion Female RPY Gibson's Mystique 20J ET entered by Payne Livestock and Gibson Farms 2. Chosen One Reserve Champion Female RPY Paynes Jill 71J entered by Payne Livestock and Four Mac Farms

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This fall has brought a renewed hope that breeders will once again be able to showcase their livestock at the fall shows. We have all come to the realization that even with restrictions we are ready to get out there! The SLA was very busy these last months finalizing our Canadian Western Agribition show and organizing a heifer jackpot like no other. The first ever head-to-head “The Chosen One” heifer jackpot was done by virtual voting via either phone or desktop computer on November 24 and welcomed 12 entries! 160 voters took part in the final match and the two finalists were:

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NEWS MANITOBA Season Greetings from the Manitoba Limousin Association. As I sit down to write this report the weather outside is beautiful for this time a year. We have received some much-needed moisture to help keep cattle out on grass longer which will help with limited winter feed. With the rising cost of grains and feed hopefully everyone will have enough to get them through.

This past month Manitoba hosted Ag Ex in Brandon.

There was no Limousin show this year. Hopefully we have a show again in 2022. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 50th at Agribition.

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be more than happy to help you. We are always looking for new members and if interested in joining the board please contact any one of the directors.

I want to remind all members that female sale season will be coming up quick so keep an eye on the Manitoba Limousin Facebook page for breeder’s posts about females they have for sale by private treaty or in up coming sales.

In the new year we will be having our annual AGM. No decision has been made if it will be a Zoom style meeting or face to face.

I would like to wish everyone a good calving season and a good 2022.

Your herd is covered.

On the ranch, you make decisions using visual appraisal every day. But what about the traits you don’t see? Neogen’s GGP is a genomic test using gene markers that have the greatest influence on economically important traits and the most impact on key traits that cattle inherit from their parents. We’ve loaded the most informative markers and filled in the gaps to provide you with the most complete and powerful seedstock selection tool in the industry.

So, you can be sure those lines in the tag are working overtime for you to provide confidence in selection decisions that help bolster your reputation amongst your herd and customers for generations to come.

GGP’s markers have you covered and informed. Leverage GGP today by contacting your breed association or go to genomics.neogen.com/en/ggp-beef

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1. Grand Champion Female Crown Hill Shameless 12J shown by Jocelyn Kennedy (Grand Champion Showperson) 2. Reserve Champion Female Darling Hooters 320H shown by Julie Darling 3. Reserve Champion Showperson Margaret Darling 4. OLA & Eastern Showcase Pen Display Day and Ontario Junior Limousin Show participants, judge Jarod Ball, host David Carson and OLA representatives Matt Zwambag and Mike Geddes.

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The Ontario Limousin Association has had a busy fall planning a few new and exciting events. The first of these events was the Eastern Showcase Display Day and Junior Show, which was held on November 6, 2021 and held at David Carson's Auction Facility. The day consisted of breeders displaying sale lots, herd sire prospects and features of their breeding programs. This was followed by a competitive Junior Show in the afternoon. It was an excellent event that was well attended and it was great to see the 15 kids that competed back into the ring. Results and pictures of the Showcase will be available on the OLA Facebook page.

The second event of the fall is the Limousin Influenced Female Sale, which will also be hosted at Carson's Auction Facility. This sale is set to market quality commercial minded bred and open females to those

who appreciate the quality traits that the Limousin breed has to offer.

This is an event that we hope will bring buyers and sellers together and supply some quality Limousin genetics to the commercial cattle people.

The third event this fall is the Inaugural Eastern Showcase Sale which is a high-quality offering consigned by numerous different herds across the province. The offering includes a herd sire prospect, bred females, heifer calves and some interesting frozen genetics. The sale will be Saturday, December 4 at Maple Hill Auctions in Hanover, Ont. and will conclude the OLA events for the 2021 year.

As always, the board is looking for new and interesting ideas to help expand the breed and bring the breeders closer together.

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1. Expo-Boeuf Grand Champion Female, RPY Hot Date 20H, Ferme Cosa and 2. Grand Champion Male ATJ Polled HighTech, Fermes BLB

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Finally, after two years, Expo-Boeuf returned this year and was held from October 8-10th. For the first time in several years the Limousin breed was once again represented. The champions as selected by judge Anne Brunet-Burgess were:

Expo-Boeuf était de retour cette année du vendredi 8 octobre au dimanche 10 octobre. Voici les heureux gagnants dans les classes Grand Champion lors du jugement des animaux :

Grand Champion Bull: Fermes BLB (Jason Brock and Chris Liebrecht) with ATJ Polled High-Tech Grand Champion Female: Ferme Cosa (Marco and Vanessa Campbell) with RPY Payne’s Hot Date 20H Congratulations to all the exhibitors and thank you for bringing out your Limousin cattle to display to all who attended. Also, a big thank you to the organizers for putting on this event under difficult circumstances.

Un gros merci aux producteurs Limousin pour le temps et les efforts consacrés à la préparation des animaux pour cette exposition. Toutes nos félicitations aux lauréats.

ENTRÉE DES TAUREAUX À LA STATION GÉNÉTIQUE DE LA BEAUCE, SAINT-MARTIN

On the 21st of September the Saint-Martin bull test station opened its doors for the 25th edition to receive young bulls to begin their evaluation. You can follow the development of these bulls on the Agri Réseau website by following the link; https://www.agrireseau.net/.

Always concerned with the genetic improvement of the Limousin breed, the breeders will be happy to meet and answer any questions on Saturday, February 19, 2022, the day of the auction.

Mardi, le 21 septembre dernier, la Station génétique de la Beauce à Saint-Martin ouvrait ses portes pour sa 25ième année d'opération afin d'accueillir de jeunes taureaux pour procéder à leur évaluation génétique.

Il vous sera facile de retrouver l'évolution des taureaux Limousin sur le site de Agri Réseau sur le lien suivant: https://www.agrireseau.net/.

Toujours préoccupés par l'amélioration génétique de la race Limousin, les producteurs participants seront fiers de vous rencontrer lors de la vente à l'encan qui se tiendra le samedi, 19 février 2022.

Happy Holidays

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Mâle: Fermes BLB (Jason Brock et Chris Liebrecht) avec ATJ Polled High-Tech Femelle: Ferme Cosa (Marco et Vanessa Campbell) avec RPY Payne’s Hot Date 20H

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FEEDING GUIDELINES & PRECAUTIONS

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Cover crop grazing has increased in popularity due to a variety of different reasons. Planting cover crops as part of a crop rotation can improve soil health and nutrient sequestration, increase weed suppression, improve soil water infiltration, decrease soil compaction, and can help lower feed costs through the winter for those who use cover crops as feed for their cattle. There are many different types of cover crops and blends available including cereal grains, oats, annual ryegrass, and peas, just to name a few. When choosing which cover crop will work best for a given situation, the following considerations should be involved in the decision: what season will the crop be planted, what equipment will be required to plant the crop and set up grazing for the cattle, and if used as feed for cattle, what type of feed is best suited for cattle and what precautions or risks would the cover crop have as a feedstuff.

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WINTER COVER CROP

Economically, allowing cattle to graze cover crops can be appealing in a situation where cattle are fed baled hay or other harvested forages over the winter. There is a lot of time, effort, resources, and space saved by not having to harvest forages in the summer, store it until the winter, and then go out and feed it in the winter. However, there are also costs to establishing land to allow for grazing cover crops, such as ensuring that there is water access and proper fencing that is suitable during all seasons of the year. In Canada, most cover crop grazing takes place over the winter and spring when fields can be very wet (and potentially muddy), so being aware of drainage is important. Although planting and grazing cover crops can be beneficial to soil health and cattle maintenance, it doesn’t always mean it’s safe to let cattle freely graze cover crops as their sole feed source. Sometimes the features of cover crop grazing that is beneficial for soil health is what can sometimes create a risk to cattle as feed and, may cause metabolic issues when fed to cattle.

The following information is separated by cover crop classification and explains some features as feed for cattle and potential risks that farmers/ranchers should be aware of.

Small grains – barley, oats, cereal rye, triticale, wheat. Small grains are commonly planted over the winter and can be harvested as grain, harvested as a forage, or used as a grazing forage. Generally, small grains make quality feed for cattle that is relatively safe. When left as forage for cattle to graze, these feeds are high in moisture, protein, and potassium, while being limiting in magnesium. Furthermore, potassium is antagonistic to the absorption of magnesium. Therefore, grass tetany can be an issue. Grass tetany is a deficiency in magnesium.

It’s especially important to monitor instances of grass tetany in spring-calving cows who will mobilize magnesium as an electrolyte when they begin lactation. Cattle with grass tetany may show signs of nervousness, muscle twitching, and a staggered gait. If these symptoms are observed, immediate veterinary assistance is necessary. To keep grass tetany at bay, farmers/ranchers should make sure to provide a mineral supplement high in magnesium to ensure cattle are meeting their nutritional requirements. It is also recommended to start the high magnesium mineral about two weeks prior to putting cattle out to graze areas where grass tetany may be a risk.

Ergot poisoning is another precaution that affects small grains. Ergot is a fungal infection of the grain head part of the plant itself and seems to take hold when dry, hot summers follow wet, cold springs. When a plant becomes infected, the ergot fungi produce an alkaloid which, when consumed, causes vasoconstriction of the peripheral blood vessels which may cause symptoms like hyperthermia, heat stress, and decreased milk production. Because ergot toxicity mainly affects the grain head of the plant, grazing it prior to seed development will help to reduce the risk of ergot poisoning.

Another metabolic issue that can arise in small grain cover crops and also brassicas is nitrate poisoning. Nitrates build up in plants that have been over fertilized, are stressed by hot or cold temperatures, or experience drought. These plants accumulate nitrogen, which is

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Brassicas – kale, turnip, canola, radish, mustard. The nutrient content of brassicas is more closely related to a concentrate than a typical forage.

Like concentrates they are low in fiber and high ruminal digestibility so diets should not exceed more than 75% of the forage content. Therefore, brassicas are typically planted in a mix with different types of grasses.

Brassicas also tend to be high in sulfur content. Sulfur can be toxic to cattle at 0.3% or higher in diets over 85% concentrate or at 0.5% or higher in diets that are at least 40% forage. Forages that contribute to dietary sulfur of 0.5% or higher put cattle at risk for polioencephalomalacia, or PEM. Severe PEM causes neurological symptoms in cattle. In less severe PEM situations, a decrease in intake and gain is observed.

Sulfur can also be antagonistic to trace minerals, preventing proper absorption of those minerals which can cause mineral deficiencies.

Because of the risk of sulfur and nitrate toxicities with brassicas, it is recommended to strip graze these cover crops. By only allowing cattle to graze small amounts at a time, it prevents over consumption and may reduce the risk of toxicities. Also, it is common to feed another forage alongside brassicas such as grass-based forages like hay or corn stalk residue. These will help to dilute nitrates or sulfur and balance the highly digestible fiber to make a more balanced and safer diet.

Legumes – clover, alfalfa, faba beans, peas. Part of what makes legumes attractive as a cover crop is that they fix nitrogen. This can also be their downfall as a feedstuff. Legumes produce high protein forages, but the protein is very soluble in the rumen. This is also something to look out for in some of the small grain cover crops as well, like cereal rye and triticale. High soluble protein diets put cattle at risk for bloat. Once digested in the rumen, soluble protein is converted into a foam or froth that accumulates and makes ruminal digestion difficult and creates no escape for ruminal gases, hence the bloating. Therefore, legumes are best suited for grazing when mixed with grasses at a maximum of 50% legume. Risk for bloat seems to be the highest when the forage is young and lush, during the morning hours when still wet with dew, and right after rain or snow, so it is recommended to avoid putting cattle on legume fields during these times. Also, ensuring cattle have a full stomach when first introducing them to a legume cover crop is important. It will take some time for their rumen microbes to acclimate to the high levels of soluble protein found in legumes, so it is best to let intakes start gradual. Over the counter medications containing poloxalene can be used in cattle experiencing active frothy bloat, and in severe cases producers should immediately contact a veterinarian.

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one of the features of why they make a good cover crop, however if the plant cannot utilize it, they store it as nitrate. A simple forage test for the level of nitrates in a forage can explain the risks and help the farmer/rancher develop a plan. If nitrate levels are under 1,000 ppm (as NO3-N), the forage is considered safe. Levels of 1,000 – 1,700 ppm would indicate that the forage intake should be limited or diluted with another forage; anything over 1,700 ppm cattle may experience nitrate toxicity. Cattle with nitrate poisoning or toxicity may display weakness, lethargy, and an increased respiratory rate. If producers know they are dealing with a drought-stricken area, it is best to test forages for nitrates ahead of feeding.

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SALES REPORTS J. YORGA FARMS PIECE OF THE PIE LIMOUSIN PRODUCTION SALE

COLOURS OF AUTUMN LIMOUSIN SALE October 23, 2021 • Cookstown, Ontario Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sales Management: Indian River Cattle Company Sales Consultant: Bohrson Marketing Services

October 16, 2021 • Flintoft, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: Ryan Hurlburt Sales Management: MC Marketing Management

45 LOTS GROSSED $216,450 TO AVERAGE $4,810

SALE AVERAGE 33

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AVERAGED $6,583

SALE HIGHLIGHTS: LOT 2

LOT 9

LOT 1

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JYF Compassion 131C sired by Wulfs Zepyhr X624Z sold for $16,000 to Venture Livestock, Carstairs, AB. JYF Ginger 502G sired by PLNS Polled Executioner 19E sold for $13,500 to Highland Stock Farms, Bragg Creek, AB. JYF Bolero 121B sired by Wulfs Zephyr X624Z sold for $9,250 to Payne Livestock, Lloydminster, SK. JYF Essence 713E ET sired by ROMN Made to Order sold for $9,250 to Journey’s End Ranch, Roblin, MB

High selling lot JYF Compassion 131C (above) sold to Venture Livestock Ent, AB and second high selling lot JYF Ginger 502G (right) to Highland Stock Farms

SALE HIGHLIGHTS: LOT 13

WGL Hippy Chick 211H sired by Greenwood Encore sold for $9,000 to Diamond C Ranch, Ponoka, AB.

LOT 2

Clarks Glitter 97G sired by Wulfs Compliant K687C ET sold for $8,250 to Opal Stick Farm, Renfrew, ON.

LOT 9

Clarks Great Hearted 139G sired by Wulfs Compliant K687C ET sold for $8,000 to Diamond C Ranch, Ponoka, AB.

LOT 29

Red Maple Honey Buns 9H sired by Wulfs Dial Pad I013D ET sold for $8,000 to Four Mac Farms, Beachburg, ON.

High selling lot WGL Hippy Chick 211H (above) consigned by Windy Gables Limousin and sold to Diamond C Ranch, AB and second high selling lot Clarks Glitter 97G (left) consigned by Clark Limousin and sold to Opal Stick Farm, ON

SOLID GOLD LIMOUSIN SALE November 25, 2021 • Regina, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services

KEN-DOC LIMOUSIN COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL November 13, 2021 • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: Ryan Hulburt Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing Services FEMALE LOTS AVERAGED $5,426

10 LOTS AVERAGED $8,050 SALE HIGHLIGHTS: LOT 2

Choice – B-Bar/VLE Sammy 16J ET sired by B Bar Warhawk 11G consigned by B Bar Cattle & Venture Livestock Enterprises sold for $22,000 to Lisle Livestock & Lisle Limousin, Lisle, ON

LOT 9

DBCC High Society 15H sired by RPY Paynes Cracker 17E consigned by Double B Cattle Co. sold for $12,500 to B Bar Cattle, Lucky Lake, SK

LOT 12

Pick of the 2022 Calf Crop from Double B Cattle Company sold for $12,000 to Venture Livestock Enterprises, Carstairs, AB

LOT 11

Pick of the Cowherd or Pick of the 2020 Bull Pen from Bar 3R Limousin sold for $7,250 to Excel Ranches, Westlock, AB

LOT 6

777 Jinx sired by Anchor B Donaldson 34D consigned by 777 Cattle Co. sold for $6,000 to Anchor B Limousin, Hanley, SK

LOT 10

Martens Heidi 80H sired by Anchor B Ender 106E consigned by Martens Livestock sold for $5,500 to Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel, BC

LOT 7

CJLA Junior Pride 1J sired by EMF Fresh Prince 25E ET consigned by the Canadian Junior Limousin Association sold for $5,000 to Payne Livestock, Lloydminster, SK

LOT 8

Limolyn Colette sired by Wulfs Wahpeton 6284W consigned by the Canadian Junior Limousin Association sold for $4,750 to Eden Meadows Farm, Zehner, SK

LOT 5

EMF Jellybean 11J sired by RPY Paynes Crusher 25F consigned by Eden Meadows Farm sold for $4,500 to Gibson Farms, Ripley, ON

SALE HIGHLIGHTS: LOT 1

Richmond Fantom SRD 102F sired by Richmond Crusader SRD 53C sold for $15,750 to Treftz Limousin, Wetonka, SD.

LOT 36

Semen tank with contents sold for $3,000 sold Qually-T Limousin, Rose Valley, SK.

LOT 53

CJLA Donation Steer sold for $2,200 to Cornerstone Land & Cattle, Big Valley, AB – Thank you to Ken-Doc Limousin for donating all proceeds to the Canadian Junior Limousin Association

Nicole Scott and Kira Axley of the Canadian Junior Limousin Association with Ken Gilles at the November 2021 Ken-Doc Dispersal, accepting the proceeds of the Ken-Doc donation steer.

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PRESIDENT'S REPORT

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WRITTEN BY

Bob Lowe President, CCA

As another year draws to a close, our sector has worked hard to overcome more adversity in 2021 with the devastating droughts and wildfires, as well as managing the continuing uncertainty resulting from the pandemic. However, there were also pivotal moments of success and momentum throughout the year for Canadian cattle production worth noting.

I’ve said it many times over the last 20 months - cattle producers are resilient - and this situation is no different. Creative solutions have been developed to secure feed using alternative feed sources, such as poor grain crops salvaged for livestock feed, where available. As we look to the winter months, we are hoping for better weather conditions to help replenish water sources and subsoil moisture.

May 2021 brought the end of the Bovine Spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) era in Canada with the World Organisation for Animal Health recognizing Canada as negligible risk for BSE. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) worked closely with the Government of Canada to see the application for negligible risk come to fruition.

This change in risk status will help facilitate expanded access to foreign markets for various beef products currently limited by BSE era restrictions. CCA will now focus on the removal of the remaining BSE era market access restrictions, as well as the alignment of packing house requirements with international recommendations.

The ripple effect of the drought and wildfires has fueled further discussions about the environment and climate change. It is critical that CCA and cattle producers are a part of discussions taking place on the link between cattle production and the environment – we have a positive story to share, and we need to take advantage of every opportunity to tell it.

This year’s summer came with its fair share of challenges for producers across the country, ranging from drought to wildfires. We still don’t have a complete picture of the impacts of the drought, as further obstacles and stress are expected for beef producers and ranchers in the west and parts of Ontario moving into 2022. Producers are dealing with water challenges, reduced grazing capacity, and increased costs to source winter feed. As further drought-related issues are identified, CCA will continue to work alongside our provincial partners to communicate these impacts and advocate for potential solutions to the federal and provincial levels of government.

We are thankful for the quick rollout of the beefed up AgriRecovery programs from both the federal and provincial governments, which provide support for winter feeding costs, improving access to water, and impacts from wildfires. Eligible costs are supported on the 60-40 cost-shared federal-provincial basis as outlined under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Through The Environmental Sustainability Award (TESA), our industry celebrates the efforts undertaken by cattle producers to protect and preserve the environment—TESA celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. We aim to showcase real stories of Canadian cattle producers, so Canadians can get a glimpse into the care and commitment that is taken to raise cattle, while protecting and preserving the environment.

Congratulations to this year’s recipient - the Manning Family Farm – from Falmouth, Nova Scotia, who are leaders in their community and the beef sector at large with their outreach efforts to the general public and their open-door policy to educate consumers wanting to know more about how beef cattle are raised in harmony with the environment.

CCA also participated in the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) at the end of September and co-led with Nature Conservancy of Canada a series of pre-summit dialogues. We worked to build positive conversations about Canada’s red meat industry, and I’m proud to say CCA’s leadership paid off and ensured our sustainability efforts were recognized on a global scale! Canadian livestock producers were recognized on the world stage for their sustainability efforts by the Government of Canada at the UNFSS.

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Building on the momentum at the UNFSS, CCA’s Fawn Jackson participated in a session at the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021 (COP26) with other industry leaders from around the world on farmers’ climate ambitions and highlighted how sustainable beef production in Canada is an important part of the solution. The goal from our involvement in these international discussions is to help influence a small shift towards a more positive narrative surrounding the livestock industry on the world stage.

Another key initiative that has much promise to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of beef producers is the Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN). In October, Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) announced an investment of $640,000 in a collaborative research project with CBIN to springboard the

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CONDOLENCES banners and awards displayed throughout Grandma and Grandpa’s home is another credit to their years of hard work. Grandpa was always so appreciative of all the breeders in the cattle industry and enjoyed meeting and working with so many wonderful people that he considered friends.

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Canadian Limousin Association extends our condolences to the Lawrence family of Lakeside Farms, Durham, Ont. on the passing of Wayne’s father, David Lawrence.

development of a unified, standardized, and producer-accessible beef cattle genetics data platform. Through the adoption of new genetic technologies and increased genetic data literacy, cattle producers will be better able to interpret the genetic data of their herds to improve economic efficiencies and reduce their environmental footprint.

While it’s easy to focus on the hardships we’ve faced, I’m optimistic that our industry can be a significant contributor to Canada’s postpandemic recovery. We have accomplished much this past year - much more than what could be included in this update. I am looking forward to what 2022 brings and continuing to advance our priorities with our new federal government. Wishing you and your family happiness and health this Christmas season.

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"Bernie" William Payne passed away at Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Sask. on October 20, 2021 at the age of 85 years. As shared by his grandchildren, “Grandpa" was a true cattleman at heart. Many people respected him as an outstanding and no-nonsense leader and advocate of the cattle and Ag industry. At 12 years old Grandpa’s passion began with 4-H. Through his dad’s leadership and guidance, he started to build his own herd and had approx. 128 cattle by 1972. Two years later, Grandpa and his boys established Greenwood Limousin. They named it after the district in which they lived and the Limousin breed that they loved. Some of the first Greenwood Limousin cattle were purchased during a fishing trip in which Grandpa found Limousin crossbreds being sold in a local newspaper. We aren’t sure if he caught any fish that trip but he did purchase several head of cattle. He purchased two females at the World Limousin Conference in Salt Lake City not long after and continued to add the odd animal here and there to build his herd. In 1978, Grandpa purchased Helix, their first and most powerful herdsire. Now they were off to the “races”, or better yet… the years of showing Limousin cattle had just begun. That same year was their first showing at the Canadian Western Agribition in which they won Champion Percentage Female. Cattle shows and sales soon filled the family calendar. They held their first production sale in 1982 and had held a sale consecutively up until BSE hit Canada.

As people in the industry came to learn, the Greenwood prefix always meant “a cut above”. Greenwood Limousin has shown and sold cattle throughout Canada and the US and extended their sales to countries such as Australia, Brazil, China, England, Ireland, Scotland and Mexico. One time while in the US, Grandpa was rushed to make it from one plane to the next. He decided to hop the fence at the airport, ended up ripping the ass out of his jeans and had to fly home with a drafty behind. Grandpas’ dedication and passion was passed on to the boys and it earned them many Leader, Breeder, Exhibitor and Championship awards. The numerous

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HERD HEALTH

VACCINE REACTIONS

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Roy Lewis DVM

With more and more vaccines now given subcutaneously and especially with vaccines using oil-based adjuvants reactions are not uncommon.

The adjuvants are designed to protect the vaccine and give a much higher immune response but reactions in the form of lumps are an expected albeit undesirable result. As many of the pharmaceutical reps will tell us at least we know the vaccine is working. This is true and we must keep in mind before the same reaction was probably happening with the intramuscular products it’s just the reactions happened deep in the muscle where it was not visible to us. This is where lots of the gristle (scarring in the muscle cuts of meat) would occur. So, from a beef quality assurance standpoint there has been a huge improvement with almost all the vaccines going subcutaneous and lower dose (2cc is common). About the only ones that I know are two out of the three scours vaccines are given intramuscularly.

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Most of the lumps regress with time or a small egg sized lump is left which is a granulomatous response or basically a lump of scar tissue.

You will find more reactions with the bacterins like blackleg and the other killed vaccines as they generally use the oil-based adjuvant.

The modified live vaccines generally use sterile water as the liquid for reconstitution so the reaction is much milder generally.

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More reactions can occur if nutritional status of the herd is low especially the three trace minerals copper, zinc and selenium. If there are a high percentage of large reactions nutrition should be checked as well as the producer’s administration technique. Dull, bent, dirty or burred needles increase the likelihood of introducing infection or causing more trauma.

This needs to be watched, change needles when they are damaged and every ten or so animals. You can feel when they are getting dull and change them then. In my opinion the steel thick-walled needles with the cleaning wires should be outlawed as they give the producer the impression they can be cleaned and reused. This should not happen, and I believe very few of those needles remain. Proper technique will go a long way to minimizing the reactions. So, use the sharp disposable needles making sure they have a metal hub.

If you are seeing large swellings from vaccinations that subsequently abscess technique is definitely a possibility. I have seen some wrecks vaccinating in the rain. The moisture seems to wash dirt into the needle hole or the process itself takes in more dirt so try and avoid vaccinating in inclement weather. The infection starts after the vaccine is absorbed so in all likelihood there has been a decent response. Keep the vaccine protected from the elements as frozen or overheated vaccine will be ineffective and it might be denatured leading to more vaccine abscesses.

Keep the vaccines at fridge temperature until ready to use.

The egg sized reactions are of no concern to the animal but are simply a blemish noticed more in this country in the summer when the hair is slicked off. Purebred’s show or display animals can be vaccinated in places like behind the elbow so if there is a reaction it won’t be noticed.

Vaccinate on the non-show side as well in case there is a slight reaction.

I have never heard of these vaccine reactions being a problem on sale through an auction. The argument could be at least you can see that those particular stock are being vaccinated and to me relates to good management. In the winter they become like a brand and disappear under the hair. When slaughtered these lumps are somewhat adhered to the hide and in almost all cases come off with the hide not affecting the underlying meat in any way so there are no trim losses. We all know if they were a concern buyers would discount them on purchase and that is not the case or at least I have never heard of it.

A few other tricks are don’t vaccinate through manure and if the multidose gun is hard to advance you may be too shallow and giving the vaccine intradermal (between the skin layers. You want to definitely give the product subcutaneously (under the skin) and it should be very easy to inject. Use the smallest gauge needle that still allows you to inject it quickly (16-18 gauge) and generally /8 inch to ¾ in length.

If the lumps get large (baseball size or larger) over time they most likely are abscessed and may need to be lanced and flushed. To check

technique if giving several vaccines give them concisely in the same location leaving at least ten or so centimeters between. Give on opposite sides of the neck if possible. That way if there are lumps you can assess which vaccine is involved or who had given the vaccine. Sometimes twigging technique is all that is required.

Certain genetic lines of cattle are more reactive to a certain brand of vaccine. This is most often because they are reacting to the adjuvant or carrier of the vaccine. This is why certain producers will have a high incidence and other farms have almost no reactions with the same vaccine. Cattle do not appear to get any more sensitive over time to repeated vaccinations but if reacted once they commonly will react again so you may see several of these same reactions. If you are seeing too many reactions you may need to change brands or perhaps it is that specific combination that is the problem. In horses we often split the vaccines up and give over time but that is not really a practical solution for our large herds of cattle.

Please accept a few vaccine reactions as a normal occurrence and investigate with your veterinarian if the incidence gets too high or if abscesses are created. Rest assured the vaccine is working and offering

protection. If some cause too many reactions triple check technique and it may be necessary to change to a new brand. Very rarely, just like with antibiotics, we can get allergic reactions with vaccinating so always have epinephrine on hand any time you are processing or working cattle. Most have an emergency kit that would contain epinephrine, dexamethasone and antihistamines with appropriate needles and syringes for easy access. This is why it is always good to check your cattle a short time after vaccination (15-30 minutes) for any heavy breathing or swollen faces salivating. Allergic reactions if severe usually occur within the first thirty minutes after vaccinating. Always have epinephrine close by with a syringe and needle. Product can be injected and split half under the tongue and the rest under the skin. It also may need to be repeated in severe cases. In my experience when you do have allergic reactions it may be more than one animal. Epinephrine can save a calf’s life.

The future may see needle-less vaccination, or oral or more intranasal vaccines given which do eliminate this lump/needle issue. Also, a needle does create a little pain so try and use as small a bore needle as practically possible. Product must flow through the needle with only minimal pressure. Here’s to a trouble-free fall processing of calves.

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ACTIVE SIRES AVERAGE

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CED

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WW

YW

MILK

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CEM

SC

STAY

DOC

YG

CW

CREA

MARB

CFAT

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YW

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TM

CEM

SC

STAY

DOC

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CW

CREA

MARB

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52

5

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14

9

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14

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WW

YW

MILK

TM

CEM

SC

STAY

DOC

YG

CW

CREA

MARB

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9

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61

86

23

53

5

0.6

14

11

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17

1.19

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CFAT

NON-PARENTS AVERAGE

CFAT

GEST Gestation Length (higher value = longer gestation length)

CEM Calving Ease Maternal (higher value = greater calving-

CED Calving Ease Direct (higher value = greater calving ease)

ease in first-calf daughters) SC Scrotal (higher value = sons have larger scrotal,

daughters mature earlier) STAY Stayability (higher value = greater chance daughters will stay productive in herd longer) DOC Docility (higher value = more docile progeny) YG Yield Grade (higher value = better yield) CW Carcass Weight (higher value = heavier carcasses) CREA Rib Eye Area (higher value = larger rib eye area) MARB Marbling (higher value = additional marbling) CFAT Back Fat (higher value = more back fat)

BW Birth Weight (higher value = larger birth weight) WW Weaning Weight (higher value = heavier calves

at weaning) YW Yearling Weight (higher value = heavier calves at 1 year) MILK Milk (higher value = additional milk from daughters TM Total Maternal (higher value = cow has calves with

higher weaning weights)

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All breeds do not need the same scrotal size, which means you can’t compare Limousin with other breeds because scrotal size will be different, and Limousin will need less scrotal size than other breeds to do the job.

Scrotal circumference is a trait which is moderately to highly heritable. Research indicates that testicle size is an excellent indicator of age at puberty of a sire's daughters and is also related to seminal quality and quantity.

AVERAGE SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE FOR LIMOUSIN BULLS

SUGGESTED MINIMUM SCROTAL MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMOUSIN BULLS AGE (MONTHS)

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29 CM

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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Email them to publisher@ limousinvoice.net

DECEMBER 9 WESTERN SELECT 10TH ANNIVERSARY LIMOUSIN SALE

10 EXCEL RANCHES BULL & FEMALE SALE at the Ranch, Westlock, Alberta

11 RICHMOND RANCH BULL & FEMALE SALE at the Ranch, Rumsey, Alberta

Lloydminster, Saskatchewan

14 B BAR CATTLE BULL & FEMALE SALE

14 DIAMOND C RANCH BULL SALE at the Ranch, Ponoka, Alberta

at the ranch, Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan

15 CANADIAN DONORS PREGNANT RECIPIENT ONLINE SALE

15 BEE ZEE ACRES 8TH ANNUAL BULL & HEIFER SALE KICK-OFF at the Ranch, Glencoe, Ontario

DLMS.ca

31 NEW YEARS RESOLUTION 10TH ANNIVERSARY SALE

15 ANDREW RANCHES & DEJAGER LIMOUSIN BULL SALE

Bow Slope Shipping Association, Brooks, Alberta

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

31 LIMOUSIN LEGACY GENETIC ADVANCEMENT PROJECT

End Date – Samples must be received by lab prior to December 31

FEBRUARY 21 STEWART LIMOUSIN BULL SALE LIMOUSIN VOICE / WINTER 2021

at the ranch, Stettler, Alberta

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28 J. YORGA FARMS BULL SALE at the ranch, Flintoft, Saskatchewan

MARCH 5 HILLVIEW FARMS BULL & FEMALE SALE at the ranch, Morinville, Alberta

17 BAR 3R LIMOUSIN BULL SALE Crossroads Centre, Oyen, Alberta

19 FULLY LOADED LIMOUSIN BULL SALE Cookstown, Ontario

19 HIGHLAND STOCK FARMS BULL SALE at the Ranch, Bragg Creek, Alberta

APRIL 1 CONTINENTAL CONNECTION BULL SALE at Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel, British Columbia

JULY 12 CJLA IMPACT SHOW –16 Olds, Alberta

ADVERTISERS INDEX DVAuction

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Eden Meadows Farm Excel Ranches

22

F

Fouillard Limousin

57

G

Gardiner Limousin Golden Thread Livestock Images Greenwood

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A

B

C

D

Amaglen Limousin Andrew Ranches Arcon Cattle Company

H

17

Hansen Limousin Hawkeye Land & Cattle Haystack Acres Highland Stock Farms Hillside Farm Hillview Farms Hi-Valley Limousin Hockridge Farms

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63 41 57 68 62 11 62 30 57 61

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J

J. Yorga Farms

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L

Lazy A Limousin

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B Bar Cattle Bar 3R Limousin Bar-Dale Limousin BeefSmart Consulting Inc. Bee Zee Acres Blue Rock Animal Nutrition Bova-Tech Ltd. Bow Valley Genetics

IFC

N

Neogen Canada New Life Limousin

47

Canadian Junior Limousin Association Cherway Limousin Cochrane Stock Farms Corad Farms Crown Hill Acres

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Qually-T Limousin

60

R

Richmond Ranch

60

S

Smart Limousin Southbridge Limousin Stewart Limousin Stockmens Insurance

63

T

Triple R Limousin

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V

Venture Livestock Enterprises

37

Dan Skeels Davis-Rairdan de Jager Limousin Diamond C Ranch Diamond T Limousin

60 57 62

P

41 62 62 63

61 49, 61 63 63 57 57 61

Payne Livestock Pinnacle View Limousin Plains Limousin Poplarview Stock Farm Posthaven Limousin

W Windy Gables Limousin

IBC

37 BC 1, 59 57 61 62 60 31, 60 62 60 60

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F O R H AW K E Y E G E N E T I C S T H I S S P R I N G

THE BEEF PEOPLE Matthew Heleniak | (519) 537-1451 | matth@norpacbeef.com 11 Robson Street, Norwich, Ontario www.hawkeyelandandcattle.com

ANNUAL BULL SALE

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • AT THE RANCH, FLINTOFT, SK

The first sons of

SYES FREEMAN 104F sell!

BW 1.8 WW 74 YW 105 MILK 31

JYF HUMMER 126H BW -1 WW 67 YW 96 MILK 34

JYF HYDRO 139H

JYF MR FLINTOFT 160H

BW 0.3 WW 66 YW 97 MILK 29

BW 3.1 WW 77 YW 109 MILK 24

to all the bidders and buyers who helped make the Thank You2021 Piece of the Pie female sale a fantastic success!

KELLY AND NORMA YORGA (H) 306-263-4432 (C) 306-642-7023 (F) 306-263-4473 yorgakelly@gmail.com BOX 14, FLINTOFT, SK S0H 1R0

JEFFREY AND KRISTEN YORGA (H) 306-531-5717 jeffyorga@yahoo.ca WH

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HEIFERS FOR SALE Whether you are looking to hit the show ring or build your herd we have got you covered.

Inquiries welcome on our entire 2021 calf crop.

Our COMMITTMENT TO THE LIMOUSIN BREED

Continues!

Q RPY PAYNES HERDSMAN 90H

RPY PAYNES REDMAN x RPY PAYNES DEMI 54D (DERBY)

Homozygous Polled

RPY PAYNES RUSH 1H JYF CHUNK x EDW BEACH BODY

Homozygous Polled

Grand Champion Bull 2021 Stockade Roundup • Owned by Circle T Limousin • We have several Breeder Bulls available – black, red, homozygous polled. • Give us a call!

2020 Overall Grand Champion of the King Of the Ring • Semen 10 straws/$1000 or 20 straws/$1500 • Owned with Zimmerman Cattle Co./Red Oak Australia

Bulls for sale

Semen for Sale

Rocky & Debbie Payne

P 306.825.4056 F 306.825.4025

Thank you to these breeders for your recent purchases: J. Yorga Farms, Eden Meadows Farm, Hillview Farms, Four Mac Farms, Lazy H Limousin, J&K Farm, Jeff Gutek, Preferred Limousin and B Bar Cattle Co

Cole 780.870.8335 Kyle 639.840.2530 E paynelivestock@hmsinet.ca

Box 1997 Lloydminster Saskatchewan Canada S9V 1R5