SPRING 2022 VOL 18 NUMBER I
IN THIS ISSUE CLAYTON SHAW continues family tradition with 'the carcass breed' Introducing four Limousin operations THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PUREBREDS You can have your FEED EFFICIENCY AND EAT IT,TOO HERDING A SINGLE Exploring Stockmanship with Dylan Biggs
Allan & Lorrie Mattie, AB Andrew Ranching, AB Andrew Ranches, AB Arlo & Rachel Flaterud, SK Bar 3R Limousin, SK Bee Zee Acres, ON Canadian Sires, AB Campbell Limousin, MB Carlsruhe Cattle Co., ON Cherway Limousin, MB Darling Farms, ON Diamond T Limousin, MB
Foothills Inspection, AB Fredrickson Farms, WI Greenwood Limousin & Angus, SK Hawkeye Land & Cattle, ON Highland Stock Farms, AB Hockridge Farms, MB Ivy Livestock, AB Kathy Hunt, AB Kevlon Land & Cattle, AB Kirk Ringrose, SK Lazy H Limousin, SK Lisle Livestock, ON Lisle Limousin, ON Lucky Star Ranch, AB Murphy Land & Cattle, AB
New Life Limousin, ON Opal Stock Farm, ON Passion Boeuf, QC Payne Livestock, SK Pinch Hill Limousin, ON Pinnacle View Limousin, BC Powder Creek Farms, AB RG Farms, AB Richmond Ranch, AB Roslin Cattle Co., ON Rocky View Livestock, AB Stopanski Ranch, AB Triple R Limousin, MB Twisted K Limousin, AB Ultra Ranches, AB Venture Livestock, AB Wilder Family Limousin, TX WMB Cattle Co., SK
THANK YOU
to everyone who supported our program in 2021!
6th Annual Bull & Female Sale Tuesday, December, 13, 2022 at the farm in lucky lake, sk
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
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CONTENTS
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18 JUNIOR PROFILE
Clayton Shaw continues family tradition with 'the carcass breed'
24 THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PUREBREDS Introducing four purebred Limousin operations
39 YOU CAN HAVE YOUR FEED EFFICIENCY AND EAT IT TOO Genetic solutions for feed efficiency and carcass quality
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Exploring Stockmanship with Dylan Biggs
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CLA Presidents Report CLA Office Update CJLA News Scholarship & Exchange Winners BCRC CALF 911 Show Results NALF Report Next Steps for Breeders COMPLETING THE LIMOUSIN LEGACY Provincial News British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Québec Fall 2021 Sales Reports CCA President’s Report Social News Herd Health CALVING ISSUES IN THE PRESENT TIME Masterfeeds COCCIDIOSIS IN BEEF CATTLE Subscribe Breed Average EPDs Contributors Ad Sizes & Specifications Upcoming Events Advertisers Index
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Photo: Cows enjoy their winter feed at Excel Ranches, Westlock, Alberta
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SPRING 2022
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CLA PRESIDENT
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PRESIDENTS REPORT
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Wayne Burgess
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elcome to 2022 and the year letter “K”. As we start into this year with the welcoming of a new crop of highly anticipated babies, it is my wish that we all enjoy the cuteness of the little guys and hope that the weather will work with you. As I write this, we are getting somewhat tired of the -25 to -40 weather in Alberta the past couple of weeks. Maybe it will freeze the darn COVID out of the country. As we have said farewell to 2021, in many ways a crappy uneventful year, there were some very positive moments. The gatherings at the Fall Finale in Lindsay, Ont., Farmfair International in Edmonton, Alta. and at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Sask. were highlights for sure. The atmosphere was contagious (not for COVID) but rather for a great time that was truly enjoyed and overdue for the industry. People from coast to coast gathered in Regina for the National events and a great showing of Limousin was there for them to enjoy. We trust the New Year will bring with it new enthusiasm, a new look to the industry and vigor to the breed. Be sure to set some achievable goals within your sights and reach out to make them happen – may be as simple as planning a day trip to visit a new breeder or new to you and acquaint yourself with them or it may be a little more ambitious to promote your herd with an outing to a show of choice, be it a county fair or the National, it all helps with the promotion of your herd and of Limousin. In December we were fortunate enough to have a sit down gathering of the Board which I felt was very productive. We reviewed the Legacy Project which has now ended, for the acceptance of cattle for the subsidized rates and the success
of the project. Never did we think that we would reach our goal of 3,000 head let alone surpass that number to almost 4,400 head. Truly an inspiration for the breed to have this amount of our herd book purely identified and will help propel us as a breed forward. This is an envy of the industry to have this kind of uptake. It was the Board discussion and input that led to this project and the fact that we did cash in a savings to finance this, a project that we saw benefit in for the advancement and positioning of the breed. Discussions also centered on DigitalBeef and how to make it more user friendly and to show more meaning to different components of it. Also, our Breed Improvement Chair, Ashton Hewson and his committee have been working on the incorporation of a couple new streams to give more recognition in spots. It is also our vision to host a webinar to assist with the familiarity and usage of this so that more breeders can enjoy more of the facets and features of this registry. Pink tags were also on the menu. This is an identifier for our breed in the commercial sector and even in the purebred side of things. Every one of the critters has to have a tag, why not make it a pink one. Yes, I have heard that buyers cannot look for the pink as they are looking for the type of calf wearing it. It is a nice tool to use if they have a pen of pink tagged cattle that do well to identify it to Limousin and maybe it will spur them on to look for them in the future. When you sell a bull, offer a voucher to the buyer for a discount on a bag of tags, not only is it a “Thank You” gesture but it helps in promoting the breed. Vouchers can
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
Look for a “new look” when you sign onto the web. It has been discussed for a couple years and now we have moved forward and will have a modern updated and inviting website in the very near future. Along with this we discussed our advertising budget in great length and will attempt to assist breeders with the “e-blasts” that are available and economical to get a quick message out to the membership. We have most of the emails and this is a very effective method of getting a quick message out at a lower cost. Contact the office and get involved with your promotion. We are pleased with the move of the head office to Medicine Hat. It has allowed Laura to be a more hands-on Manager and is leading us in a very positive way. Thank you Laura! Folks we have a very dynamic and dedicated group that sits as your Board of Directors for this year and I ask you to reach out to any member to discuss issues that you may have both constructive and not. We will take each and every matter in stride and it is our guarantee to listen either way. We are all in this together and want to promote and add to the success of all. Heading into bull sale season and having new herd sires entering the scene at home I want to remind you to make sure that the parent verification has been completed and the studs are ready to add value to your program. Have it done early and save the disappointment in the future. It makes perfect sense to do sale bulls prior to as well, so that everyone can rest easier. I’m going to end now by wishing everyone the very best of 2022 and successful bull sales and calving seasons as every new baby brings reality to your decisions from last year. Thank you for your belief and for allowing us to lead your Board on your behalf!
Wayne Burgess
CLA PRESIDENT
Nicole Scott 403.253.7309 limousin@limousin.com
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
Alberta
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 Eric Martens 306.391.9019 ermartens@hotmail.ca
Manitoba
Kyle Wright 204.305.0221 wrightwaylimousin@hotmail.ca
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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be purchased directly from CCIA and Anne and her crew will get them sent out to you.
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Bulls for Sale Our bulls are consigned to the Premium Genetics Bull Sale on March 19, 2022 in Moose Jaw, SK and For Sale Privately EMF JUMPIN JACK FLASH 8J ET • RPY PAYNES DIESEL 37D x IVY’S SWEET TOUCH 29Z
EMF JOLLY ROGER 29J • RPY PAYNES CRUSHER 25F x EMF CHOLE 6C
EMF JOHNNY WALKER 17J ET • RPY PAYNES DIESEL 37D x RPY PAYNES CAROLINA 13Z
EMF JACK OF SPADES 7J • LFLC EASY STREET 107E x ARCON’S GLAMOUR GIRL
TERRY & LYNETTE HEPPER & FAMILY
R.R.#1 Zehner, SK, S0G 5K0 306.781.4628 or 306.536.7075 Find us on Facebook Eden Meadows Farm
WGL Johnny Walker 2J
January 10, 2021 • HLC DBCC Flatliner 05F ET x WGL Early Rose 10E • Homo Polled
WGL JP Weiser 8J
January 23, 2021 HLC DBCC Flatliner 05F ET x Lakeridege Wonder Gal • Homo Polled
WGL Jack Daniels 15J
January 16, 2021 HLC DBCC Flatliner 05F ET x B Bar VLE Fame 30F • Homo Polled
WGL Jager 20J
January 23, 2021 HLC DBCC Flatliner 05F ET x Wulfs Zagora 2453Z • Homo Polled
THE FOUR WISEMEN OF WGL SELLING AT
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Bulls available for viewing anytime, this is our stoutest and most attractive set of bulls yet!
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
OFFICE UPDATE/ NOUVELLES DU BUREAU DE L’ALC
Amazingly we are almost two years into a national pandemic that was supposed to last two weeks. We’ve started the year off with brutal cold in the west and a mild wet winter in the east. The world sure looks different but at the same time the show must go on. Cattle need fed, new calves are welcomed and there is a pen of bulls to develop. I want to touch on a few key areas as we kick off the new year: BULL SALE SEASON
We invite you to visit the Events page on the CLA website for a listing of upcoming bull sales, and links to catalogues when available. You can also stay up to date with upcoming sales on our Facebook page as each sale is posted there with catalogue links. If you plan to complete DNA on sale bulls a friendly reminder that it takes 21 days to complete from the time the sample arrives at the lab. Please allow an additional 2 weeks for the animals EPDs to be updated through the genetic evaluation.
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The CLA is available to attend member and provincial events at the request of members. We attend the National Show and Sale as well as the Impact Show each year and additional events are at the request of the membership. If you are interested in having the CLA attend your event please contact the office.
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The Association has numerous tools available to you to be successful in the Limousin breed. Please make sure you are using them to their full potential. We have Limousin swag items to hand out as well as promotional information. We offer catalogue downloads to prepare sale catalogues, e-blasts to members and mailing lists. We also have Limousin logos, Limousin tag advertisements, general Limousin ads and DNA information that can be included in your sale catalogues and advertising. For members who participated in the Limousin Legacy project consider adding the Limousin Legacy Logo to your advertising. Please contact the CLA for this information.
CALF REGISTRATIONS
As a reminder for every cow that you pay the annual Whole Herd Enrollment fee for it also includes the registration of her calendar year calf. Calves can be registered online using DigitalBeef or by paper. If you haven’t completed your 2021 calf registrations this is a good time to complete that registry work. Animals in the registry with a URF or URM number are unregistered animals. If you have unregistered animals in your active herd list you can easily upgrade them to registered in DigitalBeef by adding them to a birth queue. If an animal is over 24 months of age they will need to be parent verified in order to be registered. LIMOUSIN APPAREL
We now have a full line of Limousin apparel available to order from First Impressions Promotional Products. Items are available for viewing on the CLA website. If you are interested in a custom item First Impressions has a full catalogue of items available. CJLA IMPACT SHOW & CLA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Alberta Junior Limousin Association will be hosting this year’s Canadian Junior Limousin Impact Show and we look forward to coming together in Olds, Alta. July 12-16, 2022. This year’s show will be hosted in conjunction with Summery Synergy and juniors will have the advantage of competing for prestigious Synergy scholarships. All juniors are welcome to participate, and cattle will be available to those that would like to borrow. Limousin enthusiasts are invited to join us the evening of July 14 for the CLA Annual General Meeting. CLA members plan to attend this meeting to stay up to date on the Association and to have your voice heard. CLA BOARD OF DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS
Nomination forms are now available for the CLA Board of Director’s on our website. Nominations must be done ahead of time and will not be accepted from the floor during the meeting. Wishing everyone a successful calving season and warmer days ahead.
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potentiels. On offre le téléchargement des catalogues pour préparer vos catalogues, des E Blasts aux membres et des listes d’envois. On a également des logos Limousin, publications des tags Limousin, des pubs générales de Limousin qui peuvent être inclus dans vos catalogues. Pour les membres qui ont participé dans le projet ‘Limousin Legacy’, vous pouvez rajouter ce logo à vos pubs. Svp nous contacter pour cette info.
SAISON DE VENTE DE TAUREAUX
Un rappel que pour chaque vache que vous enrôler, cet frais inclus aussi l’enregistrement de son veau pour cette année. Les veaux peuvent être enregistrés sur le site web (Digital Beef) ou par papier. Si vous n’avez pas encore complété vos enregistrements pour les veaux de 2021 ceci est une belle opportunité de le faire. Les animaux avec un numéro URF ou URM sont des animaux qui ne sont pas encore enregistrés. Si vous avez des animaux nonenregistrés dans votre liste active, vous pouvez facilement les enregistrer sur Digital Beef en les ajoutant au ‘birth queue. Si un animal a plus que 24 mois il aura besoin d’être vérifier par ADN des parents pour être enregistrer.
On vous invite à visiter la page ‘Events’ sur le site du CLA pour une liste des encans de taureaux à venir, et les liens pour accéder aux catalogues quand ils sont disponibles. Vous pouvez aussi rester à jour avec les encans à venir sur notre page Facebook, vu que chaque encan est publié là aussi avec les liens pour les catalogues. Si vous avez prévu de compléter un test d’ADN sur un taureau à vendre, juste un petit rappel que ça prend 21 jours pour compléter à partir de la date que l’échantillon arrive au labo. Svp laissez deux semaines pour que les EPD’s de l’animal soit mis à jour par l’évaluation génétique. Le CLA est disponible pour être présent aux événements de membres et/ou provinciaux à la demande d’un membre. On est présent aux Show et Vente National ainsi que le ‘Impact Show’ ( juniors), chaque année et des événements additionnels sont à la demande des membres. Si vous êtes intéressé d’avoir le CLA à votre événement svp nous contacter L’ Association à plusieurs outils disponibles pour vous aidez à avoir du succès dans la race Limousin. Svp êtes sûr de les biens utilisés. On a des articles promotionnels et de l’information promotionnelle pour donner à des clients
ENREGISTREMENTS DES VEAUX
VÊTEMENTS LIMOUSIN
On a maintenant plusieurs vêtements Limousin disponibles pour commande de First Impressions Promotional Products. Vous pouvez voir les items disponibles sur le site web de l’Association. Si vous êtes intéressé dans un item personnalisé, First Impressions à un catalogue disponible sur notre site web. CJLA IMPACT SHOW & AGA DU CLA
L’Association Junior Limousin d’Alberta sera l’hôte pour le Canadian Junior Limousin Impact Show cette
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Incroyablement ont est rendu quasiment à deux ans d'une pandémie globale qui était supposée durer deux semaines.. On a commencé l’année avec des températures extrêmement froides dans l’ouest, et un hiver doux et mouillé dans l’est. Le monde est certainement différent mais en même temps la vie continue. Les vaches ont besoin d'être nourris, des nouveaux veaux sont accueillis et il y a un enclos de taureaux à développer. J’aimerais toucher sur quelques secteurs clés pour débuter l’année:
CLA OFFICE UPDATE
Laura Ecklund
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NOUVELLES DU BUREAU DE L’ALC
année et on a hâte de se retrouver à Olds, Alberta le 12-16 juillet, 2022. L'événement cette année sera en conjonction avec Summer Synergy et les juniors auront l’avantage de compétitionner pour les bourses d’études de Synergy. Tous les juniors sont les bienvenus, et des animaux seront disponibles pour ceux qui aimeraient emprunter. Les passionnés de Limousin sont invités à nous rejoindre pour le AGA le soirée du 14 juillet. Les membres devront planifiés d'assister à cette réunion pour être à jour sur l’Association et pour avoir la chance de donner votre opinion. CLA NOMINATIONS POUR DIRECTEURS
Les formulaires pour les nominations de directeur sont disponibles sur notre site web. Les nominations devront être faites avant la réunion, les nominations lors de la réunion ne seront pas acceptées. Je vous souhaite du succès pour la période de vêlage et les journées plus chaudes à venir. Photo (Top) 2021/2022 CLA Board of Directors (Back row left to right) Chad Homer, Tyler Stewart, Travis Hunter (Treasurer), Laura Ecklund (General Manager), Carey Hirschfeld, Amanda Matthews (Past President), Cody Miller; Seated - Wayne Burgess (President), Ashton Hewson (Vice-President); (Bottom) Presentation to outgoing CLA President (2019-2021) Amanda Matthews by General Manager, Laura Ecklund
The CJLA would like to say a big thank you to all breeders who have helped make the donation female program possible. Thank you to the group of buyers who donated Limolyn Colette to the CJLA in 2015 and to Lynn Combest for donating the proceeds of her sale to the CJLA. She was purchased by B Bar Cattle, Eden Meadows Farm, Hollee Limousin, Venture Livestock, Richmond Ranch, Anchor B Limousin, Hillview Farms, Pinnacle View Limousin, Jones Cattle Co., Bee Zee Acres, Jaymarandy Livestock, Payne Livestock, J. Yorga Farms Ltd., Andrew Ranches, Greenwood Limousin and Carpenter Cattle Co.
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Thank you to B Bar Cattle and Eden Meadows Farms for caring for Limolyn Colette and calving out our CJLA tattooed animals. Thank you to Plains Limousin, Anchor B Limousin and Hollee Limousin for preparing and showing CJLA animals over the course of the program.
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Lastly, thank you to each and every person who has supported this program whether it be bidding on CJLA animals or purchasing tickets for a CJLA animal. Through your support of the donation female program over $40,000 was raised for the CJLA!
Thank you to Eden Meadow Farms for purchasing Limolyn Colette Thank you to Payne Livestock for purchasing CJLA Junior Pride 1J
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Happy New Year from the CJLA! I hope everyone is having a smooth calving season so far and are staying warm! Our cookbook sales are going well. Thank you to all who have purchased a cookbook so far, and to everyone who purchased a divider page or business card to help make this cookbook a success, it is greatly appreciated! If you haven’t gotten your hands on one yet, and still want to, contact any member of the CJLA.
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Thank you to Payne Livestock, Rocky and Debbie Payne for the purchase of CJLA 1J Junior Pride and Eden Meadow Farms for purchasing Limolyn Colette. Another thank you to Cornerstone Land and Cattle for purchasing the donation steer at the Ken Doc Dispersal Sale. Your support is greatly appreciated! The CJLA Impact Show will be held on July 12-16, 2022 in Olds, Alta. in conjunction with Summer Synergy. Watch for more information on social media and be sure to mark your calendars!
2021 CJLA SCHOLARSHIP & AUSTRALIA EXCHANGE TRIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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TIA SCHRAM – BRUDERHIEM, ALBERTA
KIRA AXLEY – CZAR, ALTA.
Tia Schram is the 2021 recipient of a $500 Canadian Junior Limousin Association scholarship. Tia is in her 4th year of a Bachelor of Management degree at Concordia University of Edmonton, Alta. She has taken an interest in the Limousin breed in recent years and enjoyed participating in the 2021 Virtual CJLA Impact Show. She is looking forward to showing in person at the 2022 CJLA Impact Show in Olds, Alta.
Kira Axley is the 2021 recipient of the Australia Exchange trip. Kira hails from her family’s large purebred and commercial Limousin operation, North Slope Farms, and has since started her own herd K. Axley Limousin. She is deeply passionate about the breed and has been an active member of the CJLA making tremendous contributions of her time and efforts to the CJLA board while also being a student in the Animal Science Technology program at Lakeland College. Future travel plans are yet to be determined, but we look forward to Kira and the previous year’s recipient Bianca Byers both representing Canadian Limousin when travel is able to occur safely.
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CLAYTON SHAW Ontario youth carries on the family tradition with his involvement in 'the carcass breed.'
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enerations ago, Clayton Shaw’s Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather came to Canada from Scotland and settled on the land outside Brigden, Ont. where the Shaw family still calls home today near Sarnia’s Chemical Valley. There, the Shaw family has a cash crop and beef cattle operation, under the name Bear Creek Farm. With 100 females total, 75 purebred Limousin cows are at the centre of their breeding program. Clayton’s parents, Murray and Sandi, own the majority of the cattle, with 10 head being owned by 22 year old Clayton. Clayton’s siblings Cameron, Lilian and Logan are also involved on the farm. Bear Creek Farm has a birth to beef operation and for over 25 years have been marketing just under half of the beef direct to consumers. For the past 14 years they have been marketing under their own branded program, Bluewater Beef. Boxed beef packages as well as quarters and sides are sold direct to their well-developed customer base in their local area. The other half of their finished beef animals are sold through their local stockyards. The majority of breeding females are home raised and are sired by a variety of AI sires as well as their own walking bulls. “The Carcass Breed” was a natural choice for the Shaw family, as when it comes to direct beef sales, dollars and cents all come back to yield and no other breed beefs up the bottom line like Limousin. Moreover, buyers for finished cattle also recognize this and are willing to pay a premium for Limousin influenced feeder cattle to get higher quality carcasses with exceptional yield. The people buying sides and quarters also like the cut out percentage they get from their carcasses. Customers purchasing beef directly from the Shaw’s comment on how lean the ground beef is and the great taste and tenderness of the steaks. Clayton says that he feels Limousin females combine superior calving ease and mothering abilities with high quality udders which is key to adding growth to the calves they produce.
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“The best traits of Limousin bulls are the added muscling and performance that is achieved in the calves, especially as they finish off on a grain fed diet,” Clayton says. In 2015, Clayton attended the CJLA Impact Show in Stratford, Ont. “I had a great experience there and met many new people. I won the Intermediate Oral Marketing class at that show with my description of Bluewater Beef,” Clayton goes on to say, “I also participated in the 2020 CJLA Virtual Impact Show and was disappointed that we couldn’t host it in Ontario in person in 2021 due to COVID.” Clayton is currently the President of the Ontario Junior Limousin Association.
Clayton has had an interest in farming since he was young and also enjoys welding and helping with repairs around the farm. Upon graduating from high school, he attended Conestoga College and took their 3-year Welding Engineering Technology – Inspection program. He now works full time off the farm in the Quality Control department for a local mechanical contractor. There have been many Lambton County beef producers and Ontario Limousin breeders who have shared advice with Clayton and helped him along the way, however, Clayton credits his father, Murray, as being one of his greatest mentors.
"THE BEST TRAITS OF LIMOUSIN BULLS ARE THE ADDED MUSCLING AND PERFORMANCE THAT IS ACHIEVED IN THE CALVES."
“He helped me start and allows me to slowly expand my own herd alongside his cattle at home,” Clayton goes on to say, “Both of my Grandfathers farmed and raised cattle and have also had a large influence on me and are a big reason why I am interested in continuing in agriculture.”
His own advice for young cattlemen and women, “Know and understand what your goals are for your beef operation and base your decision making off your goals. Every beef operation is set up a little bit different and you need to figure out what works best for you in your situation.”
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"I SEE THE LIMOUSIN BREED CONTINUING TO BE A LEADER...IN CREATING THE HIGHEST QUALITY END PRODUCT."
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His plans for the future include slowly expanding his herd as opportunities present themselves. The focus on their herd and breeding program has always been on providing the top-quality finished cattle for their customers. Clayton intends to see to it that Bear Creek Farm raises and sells more seedstock as well going forward. Beef is the end game in our industry and Clayton has a clear vision for the future while keeping beef at the forefront of his efforts. “I see the Limousin breed continuing to be a leader in providing the best quality genetics for creating the highest quality end product, the beef.”
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We are excited to get back in the ring and show you all that Alberta has to offer! Impact 2022 will have all the great regular CJLA competitions, fun group activities as well as the opportunity to participate in Synergy programming and compete for prestigious scholarships!
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Rob and Marci Matthews, Amanda Matthews, Holt and Revington, Bragg Creek, Alberta
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Which animal had the most influence in your program and why? Rob and I pretty much agree that it was Highland V Polled Platinum, a black polled purebred. He was born in March of 1990 at our ranch in Montana and we brought him to Alberta in 1991 to use on a few Fullblood heifers to change things up and get new genetics for black and polled. Which Rob’s dad, Don, had a fit about! In 1992, Limousin breeders from Uruguay visited, and they selected ten bred heifers and were ready to sign the deal until we told them that they were all bred to a black polled bull, Platinum. Consequently, the deal did not go through. As it turned out from that group of heifers some of the resulting calves were Highland Ballerina the 1994 Calgary Stampede’s first Limousin Supreme Female who sold in our 1994 Sale for $25,000 and her bull calf Highland Dow Jones for $6000. Dow Jones would later go on to be Grand Champion Bull at the 1996 Toronto Royal. Another daughter of Platinum’s was Highland Miss Bianca who was the top selling female at $30,000 in our 1996 Sale. Platinum became well know at that time as a trait leader for calving ease, milk and scrotal. From the influence of Highland V Polled Platinum we strive to make our herd homozygous polled.
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Highland Invitational Sale in 1997. We featured a cow by the name of Highland V Yale. She was a big, deep-bodied, red cow that was a granddaughter of Pub that we had also brought up from the Montana Ranch. She broke the record for a Limousin female sold at auction bringing $58,000 with the buyers being Express Ranches, Oklahoma and NP Enterprises, Texas. We used to have great summer sales with great consignments from Combest Limousin Farms, Ivy Livestock and Knight Limousin. On the bull side of the sales, it would have to have been the 2015 Highland Bull sale at Highwood Livestock. Amanda had decided to put her bull – Highland Boston 30B who had been the 2014 Junior Bull Calf Champion at Agribition in the sale. Combest Limousin purchased the walking right for $12,500, a Canadian Syndicate purchased the Canadian semen rights for $7,500 and the US semen rights were purchased for $10,000, with Amanda retaining half interest in him. The intentions with Lynn were that we would get him back after breeding season and get him ready for the 2015 Fall Show Season. Lynn had had some problems with another bull, so Boston was late getting into the stud. He then got caught in a quarantine problem caused by another bull, so we didn’t get him in time to get him ready. Lynn Combest dispersed that fall and Boston was in Lynn’s sale with Lynn’s half being purchased by Double Four Angus, Neil and Deneen Brown of Erskine, Alta. Amanda made a deal with Neil that after he was done using Boston to breed his cows, we would pick him up and get him ready for the 2016 Fall Show Season. All was going as planned until Amanda tells us that she is pregnant and due in November at the same time as Agribition. Now time for a new plan as the showman is pregnant and by this time Boston looks awesome and moves like a cat! So, when we hosted the Cattle Call Sale that August, Rob talked to Rocky Payne and he said that he and his crew would take care of Boston at Agribition, but we had to get him there. Late October/early November Rob gets on the phone to find a ride to Agribition for Boston. That gets done and Jim Smith of Carstairs will get him there and back. The day before the show Amanda is in labour in Canmore Hospital and Rob is flying to Regina. As soon as he lands, he phones to see how Amanda is and if we have a new grandson? Yes!!! The next day is show day and Highland Boston 30B
becomes Champion Bull at Agribition. It was an exciting couple of days for Amanda as she had her second son, and her bull is a Champion.
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What have been a few of your proudest accomplishments as breeders Our proudest moment would have to have been when Amanda was elected as President of the Canadian Limousin Association. This made her the third generation Matthews to do so. It is hard to say what the future of Highland Stock Farms will be in 5 years, but it’s looking fantastic so far with Amanda taking over, Holt and Rev loving their cows, showing and helping with chores. Who knows maybe one of them will follow in their great grandfather, grandfather and mother’s footsteps and become the next CLA President? Over the fifty plus years that we have been in the Limousin Cattle business, we have met some wonderful people and lifelong friends. We have travelled all over North America, Scotland, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand looking at cattle and meeting people. Rob will still stay involved as long as he is able, and I will still help do the early morning calving checks, chores, work in my office doing the paperwork and work on my Guest Lodge at our West place. We have a couple of beautiful properties in the Bragg Creek area that we enjoy working on and we all enjoy going to our lake to fish, swim and BBQ. And we always enjoy having visitors drop in!
What is the best piece of advice you received over the years? "You’re only as good as the last one you sold.”
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Tell us about the most exciting Limousin show or sale you have been to For the sales, one would have to have been our
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What made you choose the Limousin breed? Marco was born into a Limousin family. At a very young age he was active in raising Limousin cattle along with his family where he participated in numerous cattle shows and production auctions throughout his childhood and teenage years. Over time his father’s participation dwindled as did many other Limousin breeders in Quebec. Marco always had a passion for Limousin cattle and today he feels that the Limousin breed has become unrecognized in his province. The Limousin breed
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Marco Campbell & Vanessa Fraser Henryville, Quebec
has always been a high yield beef breed and has continued to grow and develop across Canada; now with a family of his own, Marco would like to revive the Limousin breed in Quebec.
What motivates you in your operation going forward? Marco would like to support and give the Limousin breed a new beginning in Quebec in hopes to offer his family the opportunity to participate in the cattle shows as he did. He hopes that his family will experience the satisfaction of presenting their very own cattle that they take care of all year long, the chance to meet new people who have the same passion and to create fond memories of good times together that he still remembers today from his younger years.
What is your favourite time of year on your operation? For us each season brings its own beauty. Winter is our calving time and there is nothing more miraculous than to see a newborn calf drinking from its mother. Even though they have just arrived their instinct is phenomenal. In the Spring we are all happy to see the calves playfully running about, eager to move and explore. Next, what’s more peaceful than admiring your herd graze in the pasture during the summer months? And in the fall, it is the satisfaction of seeing how the calves have grown and developed and is a time to evaluate just before the process starts all over.
What is everyone’s ‘niche’ within your operation? Everyone in the family helps out in some way or another. Marco carries the lead and takes care of the daily chores. Our eldest son Jacob is an excellent hands-on worker. He is great at rounding up the herd or specific cattle when needed. Our second son William is curious to know the genetic background of the cattle. He takes interest in following the performance and stats and his questions always keep Marco on his toes! Our daughter Lily contributes by greeting each new calf with her tender touch. By petting and talking to them she offers her gentleness and is often followed by those same calves when walking about in the pens. Amongst enjoying watching everyone participate in their own special way, and lending an extra pair of hands when needed, I take care of the paperwork.
What do you value most as a cattle breeder? As a cattle breeder we value most the opportunity itself. We are thankful for the beautiful land that we have and the healthy lives we live. Although having cattle is hard work it allows us to appreciate the simple things. We are fortunate just walking in our wide-open spaces being able to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle simply by being at home. Farming lets us stay grounded!
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What made you choose the Limousin breed? I chose the Limousin breed based upon a long family tradition, since 1972, of raising purebred Limousin cattle by my parents Charles and Jessie Machan who owned and operated Sunset Limousin Farm, near Portland, Ont. I grew up as a young person keenly interested in Limousin cattle and the development of the breed. In July of 2021, I traded in my city hat for a cowboy hat and purchased a small farm in Renfrew County near Renfrew, Ont. My herd has been well received by the locals as a high quality herd of very quiet cows. This is especially important as many of the local residents in my area have felt that Limousin cattle have temperament issues. We are shifting paradigms.
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the Colours of Autumn sale on October 23, 2021. I bought three 2 year olds, one from Clark Limousin, one from Pinch Hill Limousin and one from Windy Gables Limousin. They are all due to calve early in 2022 and I am very excited about all three of these great females. Next, I attended the Eastern Showcase Sale online on December 4, 2021 and purchased a bred 2 year old from After Hours Limousin and an open yearling from Boulder Land and Cattle Company. Finally, I attended the B Bar Limousin Bull and Female Sale on December 13, 2021 and purchase another bred 2 year old. I chose all the females based upon performance, longevity (cow family history) and breeder reputation. Therefore, in total I have 6 breeding females and will calve 5 in 2022. I am very excited about each and every one of the females. I know I am with some significant biases when I state that they are all outstanding.
breeding program are focused and simple. We will create a high quality, purebred Limousin herd of docile cows that perform above average on a critical mass of traits while complimenting longevity.
What is everyone's 'niche' within your operation? The niche that OPAL Stock Farm plans to explore are twofold. Firstly, all the cattle (calves) will be made available to local 4-Hers who do not have access to a calf to show. OPAL will support
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the 4-Her in furnishing all that is required to train the animals and show the animals. The 4-Her just needs to do the work. Secondly, as a Registered Psychotherapist I am keenly interested and very excited in the integration of beef cattle into my psychotherapy practice. We all know that we just feel better and perhaps heal (when we need to) by spending time with our cattle. I will explore this with my clients in my private practice.
What do you value most as a cattle breeder? I value most as a cattle breeder the people in the business. I started this journey only a few months ago and I have been very impressed by the keen support of my fellow Limousin breeders. Without question, every interaction from attending sales, to purchasing, to paperwork, to consultation and to trucking there has been a prolific fellowship of respect and kindness that I have gratitude for. I am so very glad to be part of this business and proud to say that I am a Limousin breeder.
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What are your breeding goals with your herd? The goals of OPAL Stock Farm
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Wayne Burgess and Anne Brunet-Burgess Carstairs, Alberta
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How did you get started in the Limousin breed My introduction to the Limousin breed started way back in 1983, when we moved from Ontario to Alberta. Finding it a challenge to find myself in Ontario, I thought about the beef industry hard and decided to be in this industry, I wanted to be in cattle country and had secured a job at one of the premier Fullblood Limousin operations in the entire world – Goldenview Limousin, at High River, Alta. Under the tutelage of Rex McDowall, I started to learn the breed and the strengths of it. While there I had the pleasure of working with some of the most elite genetics that I have ever worked with and saw the real strength of the breed. In 1979 and ‘80 Jim and Ruth McBride had imported a group of 30 odd Fullblood Limousin from France and the group was just emerging as an awesome core for the program. Pertinente, Pussycat and Penelope are three that guests and breeders alike drove to admire along with their offspring and several of the other names of the time. Even today these cows would work as anchors for the breed. Along with this solid group of females, Jim and Ruth always wanted to be the leaders and were always searching for the newest and most elite they could find and along came Harvest Olympus, Uplands Thunderbolt, Harvest Sportsman and others that held a tremendous mark on the breed.
several of the top programs to Goldenview and the special memory being the day Ron Simek and Tony and a bunch landed there and ended up with some of the favourites led by Pertinente at a million-dollar tabulation – WOW what a day! It was a short period of time after that in 1988 when Ruth and Jim decided their time was then to close out the program and disperse. It was a bit of a sad day in a lot of ways because the herd that was to mold my ways in the beef industry was going away. I can still remember Sonny Booth saying to Jim and me as the last animal was in the ring, “can you find just one more we are that close to a million dollars”. But that was it and we ended up like $2,500 shy of the mark which was still pretty decent considering there were less than 100 lots. Those were some of the exciting times for me and for Limousin.
What have been a few of your proudest accomplishments as breeders Fast forward to where we are today. After successfully working through a few positions including the A.I. business where I met Anne and started our own Sales Management and Consulting firm, where we centered around this Limousin breed, we had the great fortune to meet so many awesome people from coast to coast and throughout the Americas, we are truly blessed. It was after we exited from this business as I tired from being away almost every day and on the road that we decided that this was a breed that we wanted to be part of. Since we owned no land and we both had good jobs we decided to try and do the partnership thing with a few breeders on some of the elite cattle that we wanted to be a part of, and currently have cattle in 4 provinces, 7 herds and 2 breeds. Yes, Anne has a soft spot for her breed, Herefords, so now we have some of them scattered throughout. It was also here, where our relationship with nephew Justin and his “New Life Limousin” came into play. A young and inspiring lad that had just purchased a farm in Ontario and had the passion and vigor to build a Limousin herd that it made sense to team up with him and add some strength to his program. This has turned into a great way for us to expand with him and to continue to support each other and build a herd of high-end Limousin cattle. Probably one of the most exciting years for Venture Livestock has been 2021 after Eric Boon and we purchased a flush from TMF Miss Shameless from the good people at Crown Hill Limousin in Ontario. She truly intrigued us at Agribition as a bred heifer so when we were unsuccessful in purchasing her, we firmed up a price to flush and wow did she hit a lick. Thirteen babies, 9 bulls and 4 heifers and all the kind
to build around. This was from a mating to B Bar Warhawk a recent sale topping bull of theirs that now resides at Bar 3R. We had a very successful and exciting show season with this flush family capping off with Grand and Reserve Grand Bulls and Senior heifer calf and high selling female of the sale year. Yes, we were most grateful and excited following this success.
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What makes you most excited about the future of the Limousin breed? As we have watched the breed over the years go through so many highs and more recent the other way it is rewarding to now start to see the shift back the other way. It is so gratifying to see the young people getting involved and garnering some huge all breed wins throughout North America helping to breath a bit of fresh air into the breed again. Most of the judges through out the USA who have the pleasure of appraising our cattle are very accepting of what is before them and positive in the place that we are working to earn back in the industry. Our breed can and does offer so much – calving ease, thriftiness at calving, maternal characteristics, along with the extra yield and efficiency they possess, AND they are solid colored for ease in grouping together nice pen lots.
What is your favourite time of year on your operation? As I write this, we are right into one of the most favourite times of the year – calving. It is always so exciting to see the little rascals come to fortify the results and rewards of the matings that were planted the year earlier. It is so fun to watch them as they play and jostle for position in the pecking order and the curious looks that you get when you approach them. And then to watch them progress through their cycle is so much fun to see if you made the right choices and is worth every second spent doing this. I (we) feel very fortunate to be able to have had the life that we have had and met so many lifelong friends throughout the world due to our part in the Limousin business, and, now that I have the added pleasure of leading the Association as President is truly a cap on my involvement with Limousin and one that I am very proud of and Anne continues to lead the CCIA for a few more years. Thank you for all of the memories!
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alving season is in full swing, or on the horizon for beef cattle operations across Canada. While many producers are old hands at playing bovine mid-wife and newborn nurse, there is always new knowledge to be gleaned as we each work to do our best for our livestock and our livelihoods. No single factor in commercial cow-calf operations has greater bearing on production efficiency than the number of calves weaned per cow in the herd. Whether done in frigid temperatures with more intensive management practices or out on pasture, calving is a critical time of year for the ranch’s bottom line. According to the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), limited data is available across Canada, but recent surveys suggest the industry average is a 4-8% death loss from birth to weaning on calves born from cows. Calves born to heifers had an even greater morality rate during the first 24 hours than calves born to cows. This underlines the importance of early intervention to reduce losses during calving.
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BCRC has a wealth of practical, to the point, calving and calf management information for producers contained on their website developed with thanks to Dr. Claire Windeyer from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary who contributed her time and expertise. The newest resource available to beef producers in Canada is BCRC’s “Calf 911” 4-part video series. Video topics are calf resuscitation, esophageal feeding, colostrum, and dehydration. These brief videos are packed with useful information and hands on demonstration of best
practices for management of newborn calves and proper techniques of intervention strategies, when needed. If you have assisted in delivering a calf, one of the key takeaways from the calf resuscitation video is to position the calf in the recovery position with both front legs tucked underneath their chest or out in front of them and back legs on each side of the body, pulled towards its head, into their armpits. This allows the calf’s lungs to expand with the least amount of pressure making it easier for the calf to breathe. Avoid hanging calves over gates or upside down. Hanging a calf upside down causes its stomach and intestines to press down on the diaphragm and compress the lungs, making it harder for the calf to breathe. Although fluid will come out, this fluid is from the stomach, not the lungs. Rub the calf vigorously with a towel or your hands which can often help the calf ‘wake up’ and start breathing. Use a piece of straw to gently poke the nasal septum, the piece of tissue that separates the two nostrils. This may cause the calf to gasp and take a deep breath in, and initiate the breathing process. The same effect can be accomplished by squirting a few drops of water in a calf’s ear, tricking their body into thinking they are drowning which will also cause them to gasp and start breathing. Be careful not to fill the ear with water as this could cause an ear infection. If a heartbeat can be detected, resuscitation is worth continued effort. Consider giving a pain control product, such as Meloxicam, to both the cow and calf after a difficult birth. Recent work at the University of
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Calgary showed slight statistical improvements in weight gain during the first week of life. Furthermore, without being told which calves had received the pain control product, producers were able to identify calves that had received the pain control product. They noted that these calves appeared brighter, mothered up faster, and were let out of the barn sooner.
herd. This ensures the colostrum received provides immunity to the calf from diseases that are specific to that farm and the calf’s environment while maintaining a closed herd. Do not feed calves colostrum from other beef or dairy herds because of the risk of disease transmission. Antibody concentration in dairy colostrum is also typically lower than in beef colostrum.
Besides being a problem at the time of birth, dystocia is related to higher incidence of disease and preweaning mortality. When calves have difficult births, they are also less likely to receive adequate amounts of colostrum in the critical first hours of life resulting in a weakened immune system and a higher chance of health challenges throughout their life. Calves that survive dystocia have been shown to be 2.4 times more likely to become sick during the first 45 days of life. A study looking at herds in western Canada found that calves that were assisted at birth were 10-15% more likely to be treated for disease and had a 9-18% higher chance of mortality.
Beef calves should receive at least two litres (or 8.5 cups; 0.5 gallons) of colostrum within the first two hours of being born. If feeding colostrum, ensure it is warmed to 38°C (100°F) to avoid shocking the calf’s system. Ideal intake is two litres of colostrum within the first two hours of life and another two litres in the next eight to twelve hours. Antibody absorption drops after six hours following birth, and by hour 12, the gut capacity to absorb antibodies drops by half. After 24 hours, the calf’s gut will be “closed” and no longer allows passing of antibodies through the gut lining. It is called liquid gold for a reason.
Nursing from mother or a bottle allows colostrum to enter the abomasum where antibody absorption is maximized. However, often esophageal feeding, also known as “tube feeding” or “stomach feeding” is a necessary intervention for calves that have had a difficult birth. These calves are unlikely to be up and nursing or strong enough to suck a bottle soon enough to receive optimal antibodies. It is preferable that colostrum be from the calf’s mother or stored colostrum from your own
Colostrum, not standard milk replacer, must always be the first meal that goes into a calf’s stomach. It is a good idea to have either stored colostrum from mature cows in your own herd on hand or commercially purchased colostrum during calving season. Freshly milked colostrum should be used within one hour, or can be stored in the freezer for up to one year. Freezing colostrum in 1 gallon Ziploc freezer bags makes for easy storage and
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Prevent aspiration (fluid in the lungs) with proper positioning. The calf can be standing, sitting or lying down with the head in a neutral position above the stomach – not tilted upwards. This neutral positioning allows a more open entry into the esophagus as opposed to pointing downward into the trachea. Open the mouth and pass the empty tube over the tongue to the back of the mouth. Allow the calf to swallow the tube so that it easily passes into the esophagus. Never force the tube down. If there is resistance, pull the tube out and try again. Remember the “Two-Tube Rule”: Once the tube is placed, you should be able to easily palpate both the rigid, enlarged esophagus and the rings of the trachea (windpipe). If both cannot be felt, you do not have proper positioning. Remove the tube and start again.
defrosting. Date the bag, fill half full, remove the excess air, seal and lay flat in the freezer. Defrost in warm water to ensure proteins are not destroyed. Never microwave or boil colostrum. If using a powdered colostrum product, ensure it has at least 100 grams of immunoglobulin G (IgG) per package and reconstitutes to the smallest volume possible. Read the product label carefully to see if the package is a “replacement” or a “supplement” as supplements contain fewer grams of IgG.
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Always keep two esophageal feeders: one designated for sick or scouring calves and the other for feeding colostrum to healthy calves. This will prevent disease and pathogen transmission from sick to healthy calves.
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Allow the feeder to empty slowly. This can take upwards of three minutes. Slow feeding will reduce the risk of regurgitation, preventing aspiration into the lungs. Clip or kink the tube after feeding to prevent excess fluids from draining as the tube is being pulled out. Not doing this could result in aspiration (fluid in the lungs). Clean and sanitize the tube and feeding apparatus after every feeding. Calving time can be an exciting and also stressful time, especially if problems present themselves. However, understanding proper technique and the physiology behind it can not only save lives, but also will improve the overall health of your herd. For more information, please visit the Beef Cattle Research Council website www.BeefResearch.ca and subscribe to the BCRC Blog to receive email notifications when new content is posted.
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YOU CAN HAVE YOUR FEED EFFICIENCY Republished with permission from the North American Limousin Foundation
AND EAT IT, TOO
Genetics solutions exist to achieve superior feed efficiency and superior carcass quality.
But relevance is one thing. Reality is entirely different. And the reality is that feed efficiency has not received the focus it deserves as a key profit driver for beef producers. That’s changing. Slowly, but it’s changing. Here’s even better news: genetics and genetic tools exist to build cattle that are highly efficient while still meeting or exceeding the carcass quality targets that earn packer premiums and satisfy consumers.
LET’S DEFINE FEED EFFICIENCY
In its simplest terms, feed efficiency is the ratio of pounds of feed consumed to pounds of gain. So if you have two steers standing side by side at the feed bunk and one eats 6 pounds of feed to gain a pound and the other eats 5.5 pounds of feed to gain the same pound, the second one is more efficient. In any scenario, that’s good. In a time dominated by high feed costs, that’s even better. “If we talk about feedlot profitability, the biggest single driver is selling price,” says Dr. Kee Jim, CEO of Feedlot Health Management Services. “But that’s
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et’s talk feed efficiency. That is, after all, very relevant to profitability in the cattle business, especially given today’s high feed costs.
40 "AVERAGE GAINING CATTLE WITH BELOW AVERAGE DRY MATTER CONSUMPTION...HAVE MORE VALUE THAN THE FASTEST GAINING CATTLE THAT AREN'T CONVERTING WELL." not something you can necessarily control. So then, feed efficiency or feed conversion is by far the most important production attribute.” Feedlot Health Management Services offers a suite of feedlot consulting services covering all aspects of procurement, production and marketing. The company is globally the largest of its kind and has clients in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Kazakhstan, Russia and China.
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It’s important to note that feed efficiency and average daily gain are not the same. In fact, in today’s marketing environment where most fed cattle are sold on carcass merit, average daily gain is only marginally important. “Just measuring gain alone does not tell you how well they’re converting,” says Jerry Wulf, a cattle feeder, cow-calf producer and seedstock genetics supplier from Morris, Minn. “Average gaining cattle with below average dry matter consumption that equates to good feed conversion and good feed efficiency have more value than the fastest gaining cattle that aren’t converting as well.” He has the experience and numbers to back that up. He’s been collecting feed efficiency data on a pen basis in his feedyards for more than 30 years and individual data on the cattle in his seedstock operation for more than 15 years. WHAT ABOUT CARCASS MERIT?
Without a doubt, beef producers have done an outstanding job of improving carcass quality. That’s clearly documented by the increase in Choice and Prime from around 64 percent in 2010 to 83 percent of all cattle graded so far in 2021, according to USDA’s Ag Marketing Service. Of the cattle grading Choice in 2021, 32 percent landed in upper two-thirds Choice.
That’s happened for several reasons. One of the results of improved genetics is that mature weights have increased. “We’ve selected very effectively for higher gaining cattle,” Jim says. “If you look at carcass weights over the last 30 years, they improved by about 7 pounds a year with roughly the same number of days on feed.” That has given packers the green light to push cattle feeders to feed cattle longer and to heavier outweights. That’s because heavier carcasses improve plant efficiency. Given the historic premiums for upper two-thirds Choice and Prime, it makes economic sense for feeders to maximize quality premiums by choosing to feed cattle longer on higher energy rations to heavier outweights. However, this can be an expensive proposition if animals are not genetically designed to convert nutrients to saleable red meat as they reach historically heavy live weights. “Feed accounts for somewhere between two thirds and three-fourths of the input costs of the feeding phase,” says Dr. Bob Weaber, professor and director of the Kansas State University Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers. “So, feed intake and the utilization of those feed resources really gets at the heart of profitability in our business.” That’s even more pronounced as corn prices go up. “The feed to gain number is directly corelated to cost of gain,” Wulf says. “And if you lower feed to gain, you lower cost of gain.” What’s more, cost of gain increases the longer an animal is on feed. One-way cattle feeders can roll back cost of gain is finding genetics that convert feed to saleable end product more efficiently, even at heavier outweights.
That’s best achieved by crossbreeding, Jim says. Using a Continental breed such as Limousin or Lim-Flex on a British-based cow herd gives you the best of both worlds—the maximum combination of a balance between gain, feed efficiency and carcass quality. But in an effort to chase grid premiums for upper twothirds Choice and Prime, the industry has tended to sacrifice another key profit driver—feed efficiency. As a result, Yield Grade (YG) 4 and 5 carcass have increased as well. “At this point in time, the percentage of cattle that are in Yield Grade 4 and 5, we’re not in single digits anymore,” Weaber says. Then there are those carcass premiums. While those dollars are certainly worth chasing, there are some caveats to ponder. “Feedlots are only paid a premium if the cattle grade better than the plant average” Jim says. “You have to exceed the baseline in the plant (for quality grade) and you’re paid on the portion that exceeds that baseline.” So, it becomes a game of diminishing returns. “When we’re getting up there to 80% or better Choice and Prime, how much room for improvement do you really have?” Now consider feed efficiency. “The difference with feed conversion is it’s a trait that the cattle feeder constantly gets paid for on the entire population of animals each time,” he says. “And it’s connected to corn or feed grain price. So if we’re in a relatively high feed grain environment like we are today, a 10 percent improvement (in feed efficiency) is more than a 10cent improvement in cost per pound of gain.”
“You can neglect feed efficiency and just chase marbling and breed cattle that blow past the averages on Prime and CAB. But you need to make sure it’s not costing you too much to get there.” Too many YG 4s and 5s being a good metric. For discussion purposes, assume a $30 per cwt premium on Prime. Then assume you moved the needle from 8 percent Prime to 18 percent on a pen of 100 steers. At a $30 premium, you added $3 per cwt to each animal in the pen. On a 1,350-pound steer, that comes out to $40 per head across all the steers in the pen, Wulf says.
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Here’s how Jerry Wulf does the math.
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“I can pick up $40 per head by improving feed efficiency by a quarter of a point,” he says. That’s not hard to do if you work at it. “With some effort and stretch, we’ve improved it by upwards of 20 percent.” That’s a combination of genetic improvement and better feeding strategies. For cattle feeders, the three main factors that drive margin are health, feed efficiency and carcass value. From a health perspective, that’s why feedyards will pay up for feeder cattle that have been weaned and preconditioned.
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What about carcass premiums? “You look at cattle with a half-pound difference in feed efficiency, it’s probably a $75 per head difference,” Wulf says. “The likelihood of you picking up a $75 premium on an entire pen of cattle on a carcass grid, that’s tough.” And you have to factor in how many YG 4s and 5s are in the pen, Jim says. “You can indeed get into a scenario where you’ve increased carcass grade, but you haven’t gotten anywhere because your 4s and 5s have come up too much.
But, agreeing with Kee Jim, Wulf says in today’s feeding environment, feed efficiency is by far the most important.
And the discount on those cattle can be severe.”
Cattle health and death loss will vary from pen to pen, but let’s say death loss is at 2 percent. That’s roughly $20 per head, spread out over the pen, Wulf says. Again, just a slight improvement in feed efficiency can make that less painful.
GENETICS FOR BOTH
Can you have feeder cattle that convert feed at better-thanaverage gain and still produce a Choice or better carcass? The short answer is yes.
"YOU LOOK AT CATTLE WITH A HALF POUND DIFFERENCE IN FEED EFFICIENCY, IT'S PROBABLY A $75 PER HEAD DIFFERENCE."
43 If you look at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) data and data from Europe, where researchers have been collecting individual animal feeding data for years, Continental breeds have generally shown better carcass-adjusted feed conversion than British breeds, Jim says. “And amongst the Continentals, Limousin cattle consistently show better feed efficiency, mainly because the dressing percentage is higher.” In other words, while two breeds may be similar in terms of feed intake to live weight gain, those differences become wider when you analyze feed intake to carcass weight gain—and carcass weight is what most feeders get paid for on value-based grids. “So, we’ve taken a breed that as a whole is inherently more efficient, and we’re making even more improvements there,” Wulf says. “And we’re doing it in balance with paying attention to the carcass traits that drive value, and that’s quality grade. So, we have cattle now that convert pretty efficiently and they hang up a desirable carcass.” “As market signals have been passed through the pricing system for commercial cattle, seedstock producers have focused on improving marbling and accelerated that trait improvement over the past five years,” says Dan Hunt of Oxford, Neb., a cattle feeder, seedstock producer and president of the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF).
“Genomic testing, breeder focus and the heritability of carcass traits have enabled all of us as seedstock producers to make rapid genetic gain in carcass quality,” he says. “In fact, the marbling EPD value in our breed reflects an improvement of 0.25 to 0.35 for both Limousin and Lim-Flex, making them very comparable to other Continental breeds.” What’s more, Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle have been able to achieve this improvement while still maintaining a significant lead on ribeye and backfat EPDs. “That gives us actual retail and cutability advantages,” Hunt says.
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Genomic marker panel updates by International Genetic Solutions (IGS), a multi-breed genetics effort which Limousin is a part, along with updated USMARC data, document the significant improvement in marbling characteristics for both Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle, Hunt adds.
According to Dr. Bob Weaber, professor and head of the Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers with Kansas State University, the heritability of feed efficiency is around 0.3 to 0.4. That makes it moderately heritable, much the same as the production traits of weaning weight, yearling weight and carcass characteristics. Given the remarkable improvements the beef business has made in increasing upper two-thirds Choice and Prime carcasses, it’s clear the same genetic strides can be made in feed efficiency. But you can’t capture that value if you sell your calves at weaning. Fortunately, there are value-added programs that allow cow-calf producers to capture the carcass value they’ve bred into their herd. The benefits of feed efficiency flow to all cattle, whether they’re marketed conventionally or are in value-added programs, says Jerry Wulf, a Morris, Minn., cattle feeder, cow-calf producer and seedstock genetics supplier. That’s because, in today’s marketing environment for cattle feeders, feed efficiency is the number one driver for potential profitability. However, when feeding cattle for value-added programs that don’t allow production technologies, genetics, specifically better feed efficiency genetics, is the only lever to pull, he says. So how can a cow-calf producer make money by selecting for feed efficiency? One way, according to Wulf, is to become part of a valueadded program that rewards more efficient cattle that also produce the upper two-thirds Choice and Prime beef that consumers demand.
So yes, Wulf says, the genetics exist to produce high grading carcasses and do it efficiently. And that’s a win-win, he says, because it lowers cost of production while meeting consumer expectations.
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“It’s always good if we pull cost of production out of the system. On top of that, if we get better resource utilization, it lowers our carbon footprint. Given the era we’re living in, where cattle are in the crosshairs of being part of climate change and we want to be part of the solution, that’s a good story to tell.”
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FEED EFFICIENCY AND THE COMMERCIAL BEEF PRODUCER
Up to now, there has been little incentive for cow-calf producers to select for feed efficiency because there hasn’t been a good way to monetize it. That’s certainly true if you sell your calves into a commodity market. But just like proper health management on the ranch, there are potential premiums for cattle with a genetic ability to convert feed to gain more efficiently while still producing high-grading carcasses.
The other is to work with feedyards in producing the type of cattle they demand and will pay up for. “Work with a genetics supplier who is measuring individual feed intake and producing bulls with the genetic potential to increase the feed efficiency of your calves,” he says. “And if you aren’t owning the cattle all the way to harvest, work with a feedyard and start building a history on your calves and how they perform. Track improvements from year to year so that you’re able to capture that value.” That can be best achieved with crossbreeding, says Dr. Kee Jim, CEO of Feedlot Health Management Services. There’s no question the genetics exist to produce Yield 1 and 2 cattle that marble well. “Generally, that’s most easily achieved through crossbreeding (a Continental breed such as Limousin or Lim-Flex on British-based cows) to get the maximum combination of a balance between gain, feed efficiency and carcass.” According to the North American Limousin Foundation, the Limousin and Lim-Flex marbling EPD value has improved 0.25 to 0.35 over the past five years. What’s more, Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle have achieved this improvement while still maintaining a significant lead on ribeye and backfat EPDs. That gives Limousin and Lim-Flex actual retail and cutability advantages. And that’s a win-win all around.
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THE CHALLENGES OF
DRIVING A SINGLE
Part Three of a Three Part Series on Stockmanship
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here are always times when one needs to drive single animals to the corrals, to a new pasture or back to the pasture where they belong. Driving singles probably generates more cattle tales than any other cattle related work.
on the table saying “then what the hell am I here for!”. Needless to say, that got me thinking and by morning I had a few troubles to share. Until one is taught something new you don’t know what you didn’t know and of course the animal is singled out as the sole trouble maker.
For us pulling bulls in the fall always guaranteed a rodeo of calamity. Chasing, cussing, rope whipping, bulls on the fight, dragging and inevitable injuries from minor to broken bones and always fence to repair. The harder the fight the better the tales to tell. Looking back, I was guilty of too much boy and not enough cow and lucky to avoid serious injury or worse.
I never knew there was a progressive way to get an animal driving under control. I didn’t know I needed control of the hip similar to a clutch and control of the head, a steering wheel, so I could control direction. A good cow dog that can drive a single through a gate or into a trailer in a field has to be able to work both ends, they must have control of the backend to generate movement and control of the head to steer it the right direction.
When one does things a certain way long enough that way becomes the norm, so when Bud Williams was sitting at our kitchen table and asked what troubles I was having working our cattle I couldn’t immediately answer his question except for with a rather feeble “I’m not sure” to which he stood up pounded his fist down
I could always get the bull to walk through the cows the direction I wanted and out away from the herd 100 or 200 yards then the bull would decide that was far enough then turn to go back and that is where the struggle began. The mistake
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I use to make was to pinch into his shoulder and or neck to try to turn him out on the go and that would speed him up and either he would hook around me or if I was high enough up on his head and pressing to turn him, he would hit the brakes and duck in behind me and head back to the cows.
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The thing I do now and have been doing for over 25 years is when he starts to turn and I press into his head to turn him if he starts to speed up to hook around me, I fade off him immediately and don’t try and turn him. I just go along with him just blocking his turn but not pushing into him until he decides to stop on his own. The stop is my goal before asking him to turn. I repeat, get him to stop first then ask for the turn. So, imagine you and your horse are just like a sheet of plywood and all you are doing is riding along as a block and finding the spot where he stops on his own and then when he stops you square your horse up on his head and press smooth and steady into the side of his head for a slow controlled turn
away. Don’t worry about where he stops. If it ends up you are back in with cows it doesn’t matter. Sometimes we will end up back in the cows multiple times. All you are working on at this point is getting him to yield his head. If we can’t get control of his head to get a controlled turn both ways it doesn’t matter where you are or aren’t. Don’t slam or jam into his head either or else you will spin him around too far and fast and for sure you will be running back the other way. In this process if he speeds up and is running then you go with him but that is different than chasing him. I don’t get behind a bull and speed him up or chase him, there is no point, that doesn’t help get control it just risks getting him more upset. If he speeds up you match him but you shouldn’t be the one speeding him up. All singles have a side that they are willing to turn away from you on, the other side is where you will struggle. You will spend 80% or more of the time working on that stiff side. Once you get the stiff side bending away from you then
you will be able to turn them both ways, then you can head the direction you want at a walk and have confidence that you can get to where you are headed without a fight. The next thing is to keep a steady eye on the animal as you go and only change your position/pressure when the animal changes his. The tendency is for people to get worried as they get closer to where they are going, some will decrease the pressure by backing off, most people increase the pressure. The problem with hedging one’s bets, or adding extra pressure just for “insurance” is that in doing so people usually change their position and pinch in on the animal which actually makes the animal change direction, usually hooking them around us. You want to keep the pressure steady as long as it is working and not change it in anticipation of what the animal “might” do. Only change your pressure based on what the animal is actually doing, not what you think it is going to do. If you are loading the bull on a trailer in the pasture the way to think about it is this. We want the bull to give his attention to the trailer and we don’t want to penalize him for that by over pressuring him at the trailer. If on first approach he misses the trailer just bring him back. When you get to the back of the trailer give him a little time to think about it. You will know he is thinking about it if his nose is down and he is sniffing the trailer. Let him sniff. When he picks his head up then ask for another step. If he turns and goes to leave see if you can block him and turn him back if he is going to push by you let him go, we can’t and we don’t want to force him to stay at the trailer, we don’t want to make the trailer an uncomfortable place to be. When he leaves just go out to where you can stop him calmly and bring him back.
"YOU WANT TO KEEP THE PRESSURE STEADY AS LONG AS IT IS WORKING AND NOT CHANGE IT IN ANTICIPATION OF WHAT THE ANIMAL "MIGHT" DO."
Getting an animal to drive where you want just with your movement and position is simple but sometimes it isn’t easy. You need a degree of patience. Bud Williams always said you just need a fraction more patience than the bull or whatever animal you are driving. Looking back at those times when I was mounted on a 1,200 lb horse shoulder to shoulder with a 2,400 lb bull, leaning into him at a dead run thinking that I was going to get him pointed the way I wanted I really have to shake my head.
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Sometimes they go on on the first approach, most of the time it takes three or four approaches before they go on. If we don’t make it a fight and they go on the trailer calmly, voluntarily then the next time you have to load him it will be as easy or most likely easier. If we make the trailer a fight today next week or next year will probably be more of a fight. We have been pasture loading bulls into trailers for 25 years now and getting your bulls trained to drive and load on the trailer has made pulling bulls so much easier.
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"LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX® CATTLE HAVE NEVER BEEN IN A BETTER POSITION TO ADD SUPERIOR BULL POWER TO THE COMMERCIAL COW INDUSTRY."
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Here in the United States, Limousin and Lim-Flex® cattle have never been in a better position to add superior bull power to the commercial cow industry. Superior muscling and feed efficiency combined with the Limousin breed’s continual gains on the marbling trait make them an ideal breed to utilize in today’s marketplace. Genomic marker updates, USMARC updates and the inclusion of carcass phenotypes last fall helped our carcass trait EPDs significantly for the breed. Marbling improved .2-.35 within both classifications of Limousin cattle last fall with additional gains on carcass weight. Slim profit margins during a time frame that retail beef is continuing to skyrocket has been frustrating for most beef producers here in the U.S. and Canada. Farm to retail margins have never been wider, leaving the beef producer only being able to reduce production cost with superior genetics and
limiting production cost. You have the genetics to help the commercial producer lower his production cost and supply cattle that work in today’s current marketplace! Our association is focused on advertising that to the commercial cattle industry. A substantial number of cows have been liquidated across the country this past year given drought conditions through Northern areas in the U.S. If we return to normal precipitation, then the cattle market could be poised to see significant rallies the next 18 months as the non-fed slaughter portion of weekly kill levels will begin to evaporate. Until this transpires, producers need cattle that can efficiently convert high priced feed to quality production pounds while maintaining superior maternal traits in the herds. Limousin breeders that have paid attention to their matings and EPD trait improvements will enable us to supply seedstock that can help achieve better profitability for our customers. This breed has been able to maintain its lead in ribeye area even while improving the marbling EPD as well. This means we can supply quality grade in addition to superior cutability, which tends to get the packers attention when they can procure cattle with superior retail yield while achieving choice and higher quality grades. Add in superior feed efficiency to lower cost of production it equates to a big deal. It’s time to take the gloves off and aggressively promote and market your breeding programs heading into the bull sale season when you are looking to attract new commercial customers. You should be seeing NALF promoting these positive attributes of the breed with our recent marketing effort by the commercial marketing committee. A recent article written by Burt Rutherford was utilized to promote the breeds advantages and has picked up a lot of press coverage since November. Other outlets and digital marketing venues will be utilized as
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Over 80% of our annual registrations here in the U.S. are black. Only a few continental breeds can supply this trait as the commercial producer chases the CAB premium not only for feeder cattle trade value but grid premiums as well. We still and always will produce high quality red cattle, but there is no denying the fact that you can utilize Limousin and Lim-Flex® cattle in a crossbreeding program and make cattle that can qualify for those substantial black hided premiums as well. These cattle crossed into an English based cowherd will add dollars with additional gains on payweight at weaning time with the extra kick of heterosis!
to the table in today’s competitive market. A portion of last 2 years profits at the foundation, along with individual donor contributions are going to be utilized to achieve this goal. This will aid in getting the word out to the commercial producer the high value of superior Limousin genetics that are unique to today’s grid focused marketing of fed cattle sale in the United States. We are excited as we start the new year. Cattlemen’s Congress entries are record large and we will have a tremendous show in Oklahoma. We will also head directly from Oklahoma to conduct another show at the National Western Stock Show and then Fort Worth. The show side of the breed is catching fire here in the United States and the success of the exhibitors and quality of the cattle is truly something to be extremely proud of.
NALF is fast becoming the leader in carcass trait phenotypes with over 106,000 cattle incorporated into its weekly evaluation. This adds accuracy to pedigree data that is invaluable when trying to make predictable matings as we head down the road. Not many breeds have this valuable data to incorporate into their EPD production and it is good to see Limousin leading the way. It will continue to grow.
As you begin to advertise and promote your sales and cattle this Spring, don’t hesitate to give Mallory and Taylor a call here in our media department to see how they can help. They are continuing to produce more sale catalogues for our membership and can help you with ad design and social media marketing as well. They are both dedicated to the success of this breed for the next generation of Limousin breeders as is the remainder of our NALF staff.
The NALF board is focused towards investing in the future of the breed by pursuing research through the NALRF that can provide third party documentation of specific breed advantages. This will hopefully reflect and convey all the previously mentioned attributes that this breed brings
The NALF Board and staff would like to wish all of you a Happy New Year and a successful 2022! We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate and work with our friends to the North at the Canadian Limousin Association.
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well in 2022 as NALF has increased its commercial marketing budget. Superior Livestock, DV Auction, Progressive Cattlemen, Cattle-Fax, and Working Ranch Magazine are some of the companies NALF will be advertising through in 2022.
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WRITTEN BY Bob Weaber, Ph.D., Professor and Head, Eastern Kansas
Research and Extension Centers and CLA Genetic Consultant
NEXT STEPS FOR BREEDERS
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he Limousin Legacy project was designed to genotype a large portion of the active bulls and Whole Herd Enrolled active cows in the Canadian Limousin registry with a highdensity genomics platform (Neogen’s GGP-100K). These animals were the focus of the genotyping effort to capture the breadth of genetic variation represented in the Limousin population. Effective genomic tools require the association of variation in genotype with variation in phenotype. Hence, we need a broad sampling of the population so we’re able to detect a genotype that appears with favorable performance and an alternate genotype that is associated with inferior performance. If we only sample the ‘best animals’ for genotyping, we theoretically only get the good genotype represented in our sample. Since there’s no variation in genotype in the sample, we can’t statistically associate the phenotypic variation when there’s not an alternate allele to compare against. The Limousin Legacy project has genotyped nearly 4,400 animals from the Canadian herd book. Without doubt, the program has been a success and will enable improved genomic predictions in the Association’s genetic evaluation moving forward. While the program has been successful at the breed-wide level, there’s plenty of opportunity for breeders to continue to drive value
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THE VALUE OF HAVING A GENOTYPED COW HERD
Having a genotyped cowherd benefits the seedstock producer in several ways. First, it means that the pedigree of current cows is parent verified. Accurate pedigree is a key step in production and reporting of accurate EPDs. The International Genetic Solutions (IGS) BOLT system that is used to compute EPDs utilizes genomic information in two methods when computing EPDs. One method is computation of a genomic relationship matrix that replaces the traditional pedigree relationship. This method allows for differing relationship between animals and their grandparents. On average animals are expected to 25% of their genetic material from each grandparent but in reality, due to random assortment amongst pairs of chromosomes during formation of sperm and egg this can range from 0 (zero) to 50%. The genotype information is used to estimate the fraction of genetics traceable to each grandparent after parentage is checked. Typical pedigree error rates, even in very well managed herds, can range from 5-10% due to
inadvertent record keeping errors, estray bulls, cows switching calves and even errors in semen selection from the AI tank. Genotyping tests easily find those errors and often provides a path to resolving the error. The second method that utilizes genotypes in the BOLT computations is the estimation of marker effects on each trait in the evaluation. This method evaluates the marker subset genotypes for each individual by trait and predicts the genetic merit of individuals. The marker effects account for a portion of the genetic variation in each trait and increase the accuracy of EPD predictions. Combined, the inclusion of reliable pedigrees and marker effects increases the accuracy and reliability of the EPDs produced in the system. Improved EPD accuracies mean more reliable mating decisions can be made for your genotyped cows enabling more rapid genetic improvement. Participants in the Limousin Legacy project will continue to have access to research rate (reduced cost) genotyping for their replacement heifers. Investment in genotyping replacement heifer candidates prior to selection provides an effective way for producers to plot out their genetic destiny. Genomics adds more accuracy to female EPDs than their lifetime production of natural calves for many traits. Knowing the genetic merit for calving ease, stayability, carcass and maternal traits
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from the project into their own breeding programs. Several of those key strategies are outlined below.
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with high reliability at the time of selection rather than having to wait until the cow or progeny make production records is a game changer. Collecting phenotypes on economically important traits and adding genomic information to the data stream dramatically strengthens your decision-making ability. In today’s fast moving genetic landscape, time is more valuable than ever. Making investments that help capture genetic information early in an animal’s life is essential to remain competitive in the marketplace. USE GENOMICALLY INFORMED EPDS TO MAKE DECISIONS
In addition to using genomics to inform EPDs for replacement females, genotyping sale bull candidates aids in selection and marketing. Increased EPD accuracies means culling and selection decisions are more precise. Consider genotyping bulls prior to
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weaning or shortly thereafter to aid selection decisions. Getting the right bulls in the sale pen helps reduce development costs and focuses marketing efforts sooner. Sure, genotyping bulls before selection costs more, but it pays through better selections, validating the pedigree, and fewer fall outs pre/post sale. More and more commercial cattlemen are seeing the benefit of purchasing yearling and two-year old bulls that have been genotyped and have higher accuracies. These discerning buyers can be more confident in their purchase decisions due to the added EPD accuracy and increased reliability of pedigree. In many cases the genotype data adds information equivalent in accuracy gain to a bulls first calf crop being phenotyped for all traits, including maternal and carcass.
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"INCREASED EPD ACCURACIES MEAN CULLING AND SELECTION DECISIONS ARE MORE PRECISE."
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As a bull seller, you can guide buyers to the bulls that match their specific genetic improvement needs more precisely. Genotyped and parent verified sale bulls reduce risk to both seller and buyer. Many seedstock breeders and AI studs searching for new genetics to add to their programs are requiring animals to be genotyped before a sale discussion as they recognize the value of verified pedigree and genomic trait information. No doubt, refunding a bull purchase or making good on a sale due to incorrect pedigree is an expensive proposition that can easily be avoided with genotyping. Selection index values also benefit in accuracy from genotyping too through increased accuracy of the EPDs used in the indexes. UTILIZING GENOTYPED BULLS IN YOUR BREEDING PROGRAM
Genotyped replacement females is only part of the equation. Bull breeders purchasing natural service herd bulls or semen for AI get the same benefits commercial cattlemen do from genomics including validated pedigree and increased accuracy. The genomic information can be especially helpful when evaluating animals from other herds. Improvement in EPD accuracy from genomics is independent of contemporary group, group size or incomplete reporting. It’s a great equalizer for small breeders to help identify elite genetics. Elite young sires that have been genotyped can be used with more confidence earlier in their productive lives, shortening generation interval and improving selection intensity. The genetic evaluation system still needs phenotypes on full contemporary groups, but genotyping young bulls accelerates accuracy accumulation and means the elite ones will get used more widely across herds via AI and incorporated into ET programs more quickly. Bull breeders benefit from fewer ‘test sire’ matings and should generate more marketable sale bulls per mating and more genetic progress. How will you write your Limousin Legacy? My hope is that you will use the tools of genetic improvement including genomics, along with critical evaluation of animal’s conformation to build future generations with exceptional quality and profit opportunity for our industry. Please reach out if I can help in your genetic improvement planning. My email is bobweaber@ gmail.com or mobile phone: 785-477-1287.
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NEWS BRITISH COLUMBIA Happy New Year from beautiful British Columbia! New years brings new beginnings, new opportunities, and for those of us calving – new life! Most of us had anticipated that 2022 would bring new hope, but it seems to be starting off in a bit of a déjà vu with more restrictions coming down on us all the time. One thing I know for sure is that, of all the people in this country, farmers are the most resilient we find new and different ways to work around our challenges and make the best of every situation. I applaud each of you for persevering these incredibly trying times because when it comes down to it, cows still need to be fed, bulls still need to be sold, and people still need to eat!
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The Limousin scene in BC is fairly quiet, but will pick up in the coming months with bull sale season around the corner. BC has a great selection of purebred and fullblood bulls for sale by private treaty and by public auction, so be sure to reach out to a breeder and ask about their selection. You can find the list of active BC breeders in the CLA members directory! It is early in the season, but we are hopeful for a full show season this year and you can be sure that Limousin will be well represented at the local 4-H shows and BC Exhibitions. If you haven’t put BC into your summer travel plans yet, then now is the time! BC breeders would love to tour you around their area and show you just how beautiful BC is!
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NEWS ALBERTA Greetings from Alberta! After a cold and miserable start to the new year we are excited for some beautiful weather as calving and bull sale season begins. Be sure to follow our Facebook page as well as check us out on our website at www.albertalimousin.ca for updates on our member’s bull sales and private treaty offerings. Shortly we will be announcing the winners of the 2021 ALA bull buyer draw and we will be continuing with the draw again this year. As a refresher, any purchase made from an ALA member will have a chance to win one of three $1,000 credits to be used the following calendar year on any ALA members animal. CJLA IMPACT SHOW
Our committee has been busy planning this year’s CJLA Impact Show
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that will be held from July 12-16 at Olds, Alta. in conjunction with Alberta’s premier junior livestock event, Summer Synergy! We are excited to be hosting an event that brings juniors from across Canada together. The Alberta Limousin Association would like to offer help for any juniors that are in need. Please contact one of our board members if we can assist financially or find an animal for juniors to show. 4-H
If you have a Limousin influenced steer or female 4-H project we urge your club leader to let us know so we can reward you with a token of appreciation. The request form is on our website under “Programs”, or you can contact us.
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NEWS SASKATCHEWAN
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Happy New Year from the Saskatchewan Limousin Association! The Winter solstice brought with it some well below normal temperatures and as the New Year approaches there doesn't seem like there is much improvement in the forecast. Breeders will however be starting to calve no matter how cold the temperatures are. The Limousin Voice and the Canadian Limousin Association webpage has a complete listing of the upcoming bull sales. Be sure to check out our Limousin breeders for their offerings. A new event in 2022, the Lloydminster Exhibition Association held a 2-day cattle congress on January 14 & 15 with heifer and bull classes. The Saskatchewan Limousin will be celebrating a milestone in 2022 as it marks the 50th Anniversary of our Association. Stay tuned for upcoming events. Good luck with the upcoming calving season.
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NEWS MANITOBA
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Hello fellow breeders! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. As I sit down to write this report the weather outside has been cold and very windy. One day we were -48 with the wind chill. This weather sure will make calving in January a treat and also a battle to keep waters unthawed. This past month the MLA hosted their annual AGM. Due to COVID-19 we as a board decided to host our second AGM meeting via Zoom. We had a good turn out of breeders from across the province, and also members of the CLA with all positive outlooks on the future. I would like to welcome Amanada Scott and Dillion Hunter to the board, as also thank you to the returning directors. I look forward to working with Amanada and Dillion on many up-and-coming events. Thank you to Laura Ecklund and Wayne Burgess for joining in our meeting and giving a very positive outlook for the Limousin breed when it comes to improvement not only to our Association but as a breed in total. If you’re a commercial producer or even a purebred breeder now would
be a great time to invest into Limousin genetics as I see great things happening for this breed in the near future with the data being collected. If any breeders would like to advertise in the News and Views, please contact one of the directors and they will be more than happy to help you. We are always looking for new members also, if interested in joining the board please contact anyone of the directors. Our new board of directors for the Manitoba Limousin Association are: Kyle Wright, Amanda Hamilton-Seward, Jay-Dean Smyth, Bill Campbell, Travis Hunter, Art Rodgers, Bob Davey, Cheryl McPherson, Tim Davey, Larissa Stewart, Dillion Hunter, Trevor Atchison, and Amanada Scott With calving season started or in the near future on your operation I just want to remind all members that bull sale season will be coming up quick so keep an eye on the Manitoba Limousin Facebook page for breeder’s post on bulls they have for sale by private treaty or up coming sales. I would like to wish everyone a good calving season and a wonderful 2022!
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NEWS ONTARIO
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Chad Homer
Over the past year, the Ontario Limousin Association strived to promote a couple of new and interesting ideas for the province. In 2022, we are planning to build on our success and push outside of the box to raise awareness of the breed in the commercial sector, support our strong and enthusiastic group of juniors, and strengthen the market for our purebred breeders.
To cap 2021 off, the OLA hosted an inaugural Eastern Showcase Sale at Maple Hill Auctions in Hanover. The sale was a success and the consignors ranged from long standing OLA members to newer breeders and some first-time consignors. The weekend started off with an excellent consignor dinner which allowed everyone to meet and enjoy some fellowship. On sale day, the stands were filled with an active crowd of bidders. We were also blessed with 250 viewers and bidders online. Lots sold throughout Canada, into the United States, and Australia. Due to its success, the plans are already under way for the 2022 edition of the sale to be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Hanover once again. The board has some new ideas in the works for events in the coming year. We are also looking forward to Ontario hosting the National Limousin Show in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto and our Provincial Limousin Show at Markham Fair. Once again, we will also be aiming to promote commercial feeder sales, as well as a commercial based female sale this coming fall. The OLA invites you to follow us on Facebook and check in on our website for updates on things to come in 2022 and as always feel free to reach out to any of our board members.
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Thank you to CORNERSTONE LAND & CATTLE, for your purchase at the Western Select Sale!
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NEWS/NOUVELLES DU QUÉBEC
DISSOLUTION DE L'ASSOCIATION DES ÉLEVEURS DE LIMOUSIN DU QUÉBEC
At the recent extraordinary annual general meeting held the 28th of November 2021, the administrators and board members regretfully decided to begin the process of the dissolution of the Quebec Association. Unable to continue with the financial obligations of maintaining the Association. As for registrations, transfers, DNA tests, etc. for Limousin animals from Quebec breeders, this will not have an impact. I remind you that if you need assistance in communicating with the Canadian Association for any transactions concerning your animals, you can still contact Jason Brock who is our French liaison with the Canadian Association. You can reach him by phone 819-560-1174, or by email; jasonbrock311@gmail. com. Jason will be happy to help you with any information you may need.
Lors de l'assemblée générale annuelle extraordinaire tenue le 28 novembre 2021, les administrateurs et les membres présents ont malheureusement dû se résigner à prendre la décision d'entamer les démarches afin de procéder à la dissolution de l'association québécoise, n'ayant plus les moyens financiers pour subvenir aux obligations administratives nécessaires à assurer l'existence de l'entreprise.
As well, one of our young members, Maxime Plante has created a Facebook page for the Limousin breed in Quebec. You can find it under LIMOUSIN QUEBEC. To continue to enhance the advantages of the breed and to encourage exchanges between our members, this page will also allow you to advertise your Limousin animals that are for sale.
De plus, un de nos membres de la relève, Maxime Plante a créé une page Facebook pour la race Limousin au Québec. Vous pourrez la retrouver sous LIMOUSIN QUÉBEC. En plus de continuer à faire connaître les caractéristiques de la race et de favoriser les échanges entre les éleveurs, cette page vous permet également d'annoncer la vente de vos animaux Limousin sur le site.
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For their 25th sale, the Beauce bull test station, because of health protocols that everyone must respect to avoid the spread of Covid-19, as of this date the sale will be held under the same format as last year. You can register on the site VORTEX AUCTION of the auctioneers, Select Gene. At the time of writing this article it is unknown if buyers will be able to be present. We therefore invite you to follow the information on the bull test website or Select Gene. One week before the auction (Saturday February 19th 2022 at 11:00), buyers must register online at www.selectgene.ca where you will find the link to Vortex Auction. As in the past, results from the test station will be available on the website www.agrireseau.net
En ce qui concerne les enregistrements, transferts, test ADN, etc. des animaux Limousin des éleveurs québécois, cela n'entraîne aucun changement. Je vous rappelle que si vous avez besoin d'aide pour communiquer avec l'Association Canadienne afin d'effectuer quelque transaction que ce soit concernant vos animaux, il vous est toujours possible de vous adresser à monsieur Jason Brock qui est notre lien français avec la Canadienne. Vous pouvez le rejoindre au numéro sans frais (819) 560-1174 ou par courriel : jasonbrock311@gmail.com. Jason se fera un plaisir de vous aider à obtenir les informations dont vous avez besoin.
VENTE DE TAUREAUX LIMOUSIN, SAMEDI LE 19 FÉVRIER 2022, 11H30, STATION GÉNÉTIQUE DE LA BEAUCE (ST-MARTIN)
Pour sa 25ième vente, la Station Génétique de la Beauce (St-Martin), en raison des conditions sanitaires que tout le monde doit respecter pour éviter la transmission du virus de la Covid, à ce jour, l'encan devrait se dérouler comme celui de l'année passée. Il sera donc présenté en direct sur le site de VORTEX AUCTION par la firme d'encanteurs Select Gene. Au moment de la rédaction de cet article, nous ne savons pas encore si les acheteurs pourront être présents sur le site de l'encan. Nous vous invitons donc à suivre les informations concernant la vente sur le site internet de la station ou sur celui de Select Gene. Une semaine avant la date de l'encan (soit le samedi, 19 février 2022 à 11h00), les acheteurs devront aller s'inscrire sur le site de Sélect Gène à l'adresse www.selectgene.ca où ils trouveront le lien de Vortex Auction (diffuseur de l'encan sur internet).
I will put the link on the Limousin Quebec Facebook page as well as the Canadian Limousin Association website once the final results are available. I also invite you to communicate with breeders that have bulls available to receive more information.
Comme par le passé, les performances ainsi que les résultats de l'évaluation seront publiés sur le site Centres d'élevage bovin (CEB) - multisources (stations) www. agrireseau.net. Je vous mettrai le lien sur la page Facebook Limousin Québec et sur celui de l'Association Canadienne Limousin aussitôt que les résultats finaux seront en ligne. Je vous suggère également de contacter directement les producteurs qui auront des taureaux dans la vente afin d'avoir des informations plus détaillées sur la génétique de leurs taureaux.
In these particularly difficult times, I offer my best wishes for health and prosperity for you and your enterprises.
En ces temps particulièrement difficiles, permettez-moi de vous offrir mes meilleurs vœux de santé et de prospérité pour vos entreprises.
THE BULL MARCH 19 SELLING ONLINE ONLY
PEN IS LOADED FOR THE
FULLY LOADED BULL SA LE
VIEW & BID ONLINE
www.dvauction.com
BULL POWER COMES FROM COW POWER FOXTROT 22F
NLL 10H
FOXTROT 22F x RPY PAYNES CRACKER 17E
NLL 103J
FOXTROT 22F x RPY PAYNES TANK 12G ET
TMF MISS 3Y
SALE HIGHLIGHTS
EXTRA AGE BULLS 1 - 2 YEAR OLD 4 - FALL BULLS
HIGH PERFORMANCE LARGE TESTICLES
6 - YEARLINGS
NLL 32H
3Y x DC EVINRUDE 56E
HOMO POLLED
HOMO POLLED
NLL 38H
BIANCA x RPY PAYNES DIESEL 37D
IVY’S BIANCA
NLL 39H
BIANCA x DC EVINRUDE 56E
Please stop by the farm to view the bulls at anytime, or give us a call for more information.
GARY, JUSTIN & MELISSA BURGESS 261269 Concession 18, Hanover, ON 519.270.5415 new.life.limousin@gmail.com
WAYNE & ANNE BURGESS Box 1654, Carstairs, AB 403.813.8416 vle.burgess@gmail.com
SALES REPORTS EASTERN SHOWCASE
WESTERN SELECT LIMOUSIN SALE December 9, 2021 • Lloydminster, SK Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sales Management: Bohrson Marketing Services SALE AVERAGE
Presented by the Ontario Limousin Association December 4, 2021 • Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON Auctioneer: Carl Wright Sales Management: Bohrson Marketing Services
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BULL
AVERAGED $5000
2
COWS
AVERAGED $9,375
11
BRED HEIFERS
AVERAGED $6,475
20
HEIFER CALVES
AVERAGED $3,575
1
FLUSH
AVERAGED $3,750
14
EMBRYOS
AVERAGED $670
HIGH SELLING BRED HEIFERS: LOT 4
After Hours Hello Dolly sired by Greenwood Electric Impact ET consigned by After Hours Limousin sold for $16,000 to Locust Lane Limousin, New York, USA
LOT 10
Pinch Hill Hussy 034H sired by Pinch Hill Entourage 706E ET consigned by Pinch Hill Limousin sold for $10,000 to Windy Gables Limousin, Warkworth, ON
LOT 5
After Hours Harley sired by Greenwood Electric Impact ET consigned by After Hours Limousin sold for $8,750 to Opal Stock Farm, Renfrew, ON
LOT 3
Greenwood Zoom Bloom 707H ET sired by Cottage Lake Border Agent consigned by Greenwood Limousin & Angus sold for $13,000 to Richmond Ranch, Rumsey, AB
LOT 2
Greenwood Y&R PYN 68H sired by LFLC Bank Account 701B consigned by Greenwood Limousin & Angus sold for $10,000 to Highland Stock Farms, Bragg Creek, AB
LOT 16
JDA Roz Calls Me Missy 17H sired by B Bar Slate 17C consigned by Andrew Ranches sold for $9,000 to John Dekroon, ON
HIGH SELLING OPEN HEIFERS: LOT 19
Greenwood Too Much Fun 27J sired by Greenwood God’s Country 706G ET consigned by Greenwood Limousin & Angus sold for $15,000 to Riley Bohrson, Hanley, SK
LOT 18
Greenwood Wisteria JSP 51J sired by B Bar Bentley 8D consigned by Greenwood Limousin & Angus sold for $6,250 to Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel, BC
LOT 21
NEM Jinx 31J sired by Richmond General SRD 45G consigned by Richmond Ranch Ltd. sold for $5,500 to Greenwood Limousin & Angus, Lloydminster, SK
HIGH SELLING COW: LOT 2
Koyle Dixie Chick sired by Koyle Apache 8A consigned by Koyle Farms sold for $13,500 to Rail Line Farms, Lucknow, ON
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HIGH SELLING OPEN HEIFERS:
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LOT 30
BLCC Greenwood’s Lady sired by BLCC Grass Roots 70G consigned by Boulder Land & Cattle sold for $9,000 to Murray Hill Farm, Blackstock, ON
LOT 35
Pinch Hill AMC Jezebell 118J sired by HLC DBCC Flatliner 05F ET consigned by Boulder Land & Cattle sold for $8,000 to Darling Farms, Castleton, ON
AVERAGED $6,300
HIGH SELLING BRED HEIFERS:
GROSS $182,350 TO AVERAGE $4,675 1
LOTS
HIGH SELLING BULL: LOT 1
DBCC Juke Box Hero 10J sired by Paynes Dillinger 43D consigned by Double C Cattle Co. sold for $7,000 to Cornerstone Land & Cattle, Big Valley, AB
High selling lot in the B Bar Bull and Female Sale Second selling lot in the B Bar Bull and Female Sale B-Bar/VLE Fugitive 8J ET purchased by Greenwood B-Bar Empire 4J purchased by Bar 3R Limousin Limousin & Angus, and Highland Stock Farms
B BAR CATTLE 5TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE December 14, 2021 • on farm, Lucky Lake, SK Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Sales Management: Bohrson Marketing Services Sales Consultant: MC Marketing Services GROSS $278,625 TO AVERAGE $8,367 (32 LIVE LOTS) 25
BULLS
AVERAGED $7,980
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BRED HEIFERS
AVERAGED $9,750
HIGH SELLING BULLS: LOT 7
B-Bar/VLE Fugitive 8J ET sired by B Bar Warhawk 11G sold for $22,000 to Highland Stock Farms, Bragg Creek, AB and Greenwood Limousin & Angus, Lloydminster, SK
LOT 13
B-Bar Empire 4J sired by RPY Paynes Cracker 17E sold for $20,000 to Bar 3R Limousin, Marengo, SK
LOT 1
B-Bar/VLE Matrix 13J ET sired by B Bar Warhawk 11G sold for $14,000 to Campbell Limousin, Minto, MB
LOT 22
B-Bar Vertigo 14J ET sired by Hunt Credentials 37C ET sold for $14,000 to Andrew Ranches, Youngstown, AB and Andrew Ranching, Tilley, AB
LOT 3
B-Bar/VLE Invictus 21J ET sired by B Bar Warhawk 11G sold for $10,500 to Payne Livestock, Lloydminster, SK
LOT 21
B-Bar Fargo 2J ET sired by Hunt Credentials 37C ET sold for $10,000 to Triple R Limousin, MacGregor, MB
HIGH SELLING BRED HEIFERS: LOT 33
B Bar Foxtrot 44H sired by RPY Paynes Cracker 17E sold for $18,000 to Opal Stock Farms, Renfrew, ON
LOT 31
B Bar Andy 79H sired by RPY Paynes Cracker 17E sold for $10,500 to Ivy Livestock, AB
LOT 29
B Bar Georgina 17H sired by LFLC Dollar Bill 764D sold for $10,500 to Wilder Family Limousin, TX
LOT 32
B Bar Shania 62H sired by RPY Paynes Cracker 17E sold for $10,000 to Kathy Hunt, AB
HIGH SELLING EMBRYOS: LOT 37
3 embryos off B-Bar Foxtrot 21B x B-Bar Stetson 35H sold for $2,100 to Venture Livestock, Carstairs, AB
STOCKER ALBERTA WEIGHT
STEERS
HEIFERS
900+
189.00 – 190.00
159.00 – 165.00
800 – 899
182.00 – 190.00
166.00 – 178.00
700 – 799
189.00 – 202.00
169.00 – 179.00
600 – 699
199.00 – 208.00
177.00 – 188.00
500 – 599
214.00 – 230.00
181.00 – 195.00
400 – 499
230.00 – 240.00
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WEIGHT
STEERS
HEIFERS
900+
196.44 – 209.97
145.41 – 168.46
800 – 899
175.33 – 208.88
165.23 – 182.46
700 – 799
172.03 – 211.57
141.91 – 179.34
600 – 699
179.93 – 231.66
154.46 – 192.18
500 – 599
178.48 – 235.06
158.45 – 198.62
400 – 499
170.79 – 221.41
159.73 – 208.85
ONTARIO
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FROZEN GENETICS SALE December 31, 2021 • DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction Sales Management: Bohrson Marketing Services HIGH SELLING LIMOUSIN LOTS: LOT 133
Pick of the herd from Circle T Limousin sold for $7,750 to 777 Cattle, Stettler, AB & Cornerstone Land and Cattle, Big Valley, AB
LOT 134
Right to flush pick of the fall calvers from B Bar Cattle sold for $4,100 to Twisted K Limousin, Byemoor, AB
LOT 135
Flush of Clarks KS Go Go Girl consigned by Canadian Donors sold for $3,300 to Miller Limousin, Alliance, AB
LOT 136
3 embryos off Greenwood PLD Ally 702A x TREF Hardcore 204H consigned by Greenwood Cattle sold for $1,800 per embryo to Shanalee Farms
LOT 140
3 embryos off TMF Miss 574X x PLNS Polled Abraham consigned by Plains Limousin sold for $1,500 per embryo to Balamore Farm Limited, Great Village, NS
HIGH SELLING SEMEN: LOT 40
20 doses of LFLC Dollar Bill 764D averaged $200 per dose to Triple R Limousin, MacGregor, MB and RG Farms, Spirit River, AB
MARKET REPORT
LIMOUSIN VOICE / SPRING 2022
SALES REPORTS
For week ending February 4, 2022
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CANADIAN CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
LIMOUSIN VOICE / SPRING 2022
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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WRITTEN BY
Bob Lowe President, CCA
One thing is for certain, we can’t predict the future. Our industry has weathered many unexpected challenges over the past two years. While we may not be able to foresee what lies ahead, we can prepare for it. One solid investment we can make is in the next generation – whether its young producers hoping to take over their family operation, or attracting new talent from outside of agriculture to our industry. We need to harness and groom the passion of these young people, so they are ready to lead when their turn comes.
skills in government advocacy and business development. She was not raised on a beef farm but was interested in learning how to become a young rancher and a strong advocate who could help influence future government policies. Carley and I discussed important topics such as pulling together a business plan for a ranch and government advocacy strategies. Through these discussions, I listened to her ideas, encouraged her to follow her aspirations, and when needed, I provided constructive feedback based on my experience.
Over the past 12 years, we have seen many bright lights graduate from the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) Cattlemen’s Young Leader’s Mentorship (CYL) Program. Many of these graduates are already making an impact in our industry and I am confident they will have the skills needed to lead our industry through future challenges and help us achieve more milestones and successes.
Carley’s interest and passion for the beef industry inspires me. Our paths still cross at industry events as she works with the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association and has recently become President of the Young Cattlemen’s Council (YCC). The Council is another way for young people to get involved in the industry by serving on the youth subsidiary of the CCA, where the job of the 10 delegates from across Canada is to bring a youth voice to the table. Both YCC and the CYL Program are important ways CCA invests in the next generation. To keep the two straight, I often say the CYL Program focuses on mentorship and sharing our experience with mentees, while YCC is an opportunity for young people to provide us with input on policies that will be shared with policymakers.
In 2017, I was approached about being a CYL mentor and I didn’t hesitate to get involved. I saw first-hand the value of the program, as my son was an early graduate of the program and benefited from the experience greatly. Through the program, young people ages 18-35 from across the country are paired with a mentor in a specific area they want to learn more about in the beef industry. It can be anything from policy to sustainable grazing practices to business risk management – the opportunities are endless. Not only does the program attract young beef farmers and ranchers, but it also turns out veterinarians, students, nutritionists, financial advisors, and much more are also interested in getting involved. Every role is an essential piece in the supply chain puzzle, so it’s important we have young leaders positioned for success in all areas. Through CYL, I was paired with Carley Henniger from British Columbia (B.C.), who was interested in growing her knowledge and
In December, I had the opportunity to work with Carley again at our CCA’s Directors’ Meeting in Ottawa. It was great to see her leadership in action and her professional growth since her time in the program. We shared another milestone opportunity while in Ottawa. Together, we interviewed Minister Bibeau and discussed the Government’s agriculture priorities and how they would support our industry’s goals. Stay tuned for the video release of this interview! Even with the uncertainties created by the pandemic, the CYL program has been able to pivot and offer valuable development opportunities virtually. Program participants have adapted well to virtual content,
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Photo: CYL mentee Carley Henniger with mentor Bob Lowe. Photo supplied by the CCA
and it shows the strength of the industry’s next generation when we have young people who are willing to invest in their professional and personal development in such an uncertain and trying time.
Equally important is the investment of our donors in YCC. The activities and development opportunities for YCC would be limited if it wasn’t for this important support from our Platinum sponsor, New Holland, and CCA’s provincial members. CCA, YCC and the CYL participants are extremely grateful for the support received from these generous partners. Mark your calendars! CYL applications are open until March 31. If you are interested in getting more involved in the Canadian beef industry or know someone who would benefit from the CYL program, please encourage them to apply. To learn more about the program or download the application package, please visit the https://cattlemensyoungleaders.com and look under “Apply”. Don’t miss your chance to get involved!
STOCKING THE HERD
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Bryan and Jessica Reidy and big brothers Liam and Owen welcomed baby girl Sienna Elise Reidy on December 16, 2021 weighing 7 lb 4 oz and measuring 20 inches long. Sienna is grandbaby number 8 for Raymond and Corine Verbeek of Hillview Farms, Morinville, Alta.
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Kyle and Krista Wright and big brother Bentley of Wright Way Limousin, Brandon, Man., welcomed baby girl Everly Anne Wright on December 7, 2021 weighing 6 lb 13 oz and measuring 20 inches long. Congratulations to the Wright family!
CONDOLENCES
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The CLA extends condolences to the family of Shirley Ackert who passed away on December 21, 2021 at 88 years of age. Shirley and her husband Clarence had raised Limousin at Kincardine, Ont.
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The opportunities for these young leaders would not be possible without the generosity of the CYL donors. Funding for the CYL Program is made available through its Foundation Partners Cargill, MNP, McDonald’s Canada and New Holland. The program also receives support from Gold Sponsors Farm Credit Canada, Alltech, RBC Future Launch and Elanco, along with program sponsorship from the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association and Kim McConnell.
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HERD HEALTH
CALVING ISSUES IN THE PRESENT TIMES With genetic selection of lower birth weights and easy calving bulls calving problems due to fetal oversize are becoming rarer and rarer. There are still common problems, which are worth reviewing to help producers recognize and assist these deliveries to save more calves.
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Fetal malpresentations today are by far the most common calving difficulties we see. The simple front leg(s) back are often corrected by the producer. Gently repelling the body and head back will give enough room to bring the leg around. This places the calf in the normal position to be pulled. Occasionally a cow can deliver a calf with one foot back depending on the size of her pelvic opening versus the size of the calf.
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With twinning being in the range of five to eight percent in some herds they pose a much greater risk of malpresentation because of the eight legs and two heads. The various combinations these body parts can be presented in can really be a puzzle to sort out. The most common one is one backwards (usually the first one) and one forwards. They can both be trying to come together. A few tricks producers can do to sorts things out is first to remember the top calf must be the one to come out first. Secondly follow the leg back to the body and make sure you are pulling on two legs from the same calf. To determine between back and front legs there are one of two things which must be felt. If you can follow the legs back the neck and head should be found if front legs or the tail found if back legs. That is the obvious. If you can’t reach that far if you check the first two joints they bend the same way in the front legs and the opposite way if the back legs. If both calves are coming forward four front legs need to be sorted out. If a cow had twins in the previous year or two watch her extra close as they often repeat. My rule of thumb for any of these malpresentations is if no progress is being made after 20 minutes call your veterinarian. The vaginal vault will be drying out and time running out as well. Keep in mind you are generally behind with malpresentations since the uterine contractions
may be delayed or the water bag or feet showing may not happen as quickly as with normal calvings. As a result, there is an increased percentage stillborn. The most common malpresentation we as veterinarians are called to are complete breech births where the calf is presented tail first into the birth chamber. It takes skill and experience to bring the back legs around without damaging the cow’s uterus. These again have a higher incidence with twin births and with just the butt end presented often the cow delays pushing. Whether this is because nothing is presented into the pelvis one can only speculate but strong abdominal contractions are usually delayed. I do know over half of these presented to us are stillborn. The cow will often look uneasy and start making a bed but won’t get down to the act of calving. With many the entire placenta is presented when the calf is delivered. The navel cord may be wrapped around the legs and veterinarians must be careful to not rip this when correcting the breech. To correct them we turn them into a backwards calf by manipulating the legs. Lots can go wrong here including having the calf’s legs rip through the uterus so unless you have tremendous experience often full breech births are veterinary emergencies. Torsion of the uterus although rare is important for the producer to recognize right away and call for help. Upon doing your vaginal exam you get the impression your hand and arm are going through a corkscrew with apparent tight tissue crossing your path. When you do reach the calf, it may appear upside down and the opening is not uniform like a partially dilated cervix. Call for help right away, as a few options are available. The calf may be able to be rolled by an experienced veterinarian, the cow rolled and the calf held or if both these are unsuccessful a caesarean section performed. Fetal monsters, fetal hydrops (excessive fluid in the calf’s abdomen), schistosomas reflexus (an inside out calf), Hydrocephalus (water on
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Roy Lewis DVM
the brain) and many other rare conditions like two headed calves veterinarians generally become involved in. The calves are usually non-viable and are delivered by caesarean section or in many cases a fetotomy. This is where the veterinarian will cut the fetus apart using obstetrical wire and an instrument called a fetotome. All undesirable cases but the life of the cow is spared and rebreeding can be attempted. These are most always flukes of nature and are not heritable defects. If one saw too many of these then things like mycotoxins in the feed or certain infections causing defects such as BVD might be considered.
The days of lots of c-sections and hard pulls are over. With good bull and female selection calving problems from fetal oversize are rare. All breeds pretty much have lines to use on heifers. Another problem worth mentioning is our heifers are maturing early and the older calves can get bred at only a few months of age. These of course commonly have dystocias (calving problems) due to small pelvic openings. Overall veterinarians are called a lot less than they formerly were which is a good thing. The important thing is still being diligent at calving and recognize when there is a problem and act on it quickly. Changes in behaviour and even a little blood may mean something significant and a quick decision may save the calf’s life. Happy calving season everyone.
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We as veterinarians also see the cases where there is something wrong with the pelvis of the cow. The tail head and spine may have dropped down making the pelvic opening very small or there may be a mass or some obstruction in the pelvis. The solution is again a caesarean section even though the calf is normal sized. These cows are obviously culled out in subsequent years.
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LOT 18 SIRLOIN HOME RUN 162H RICHMOND DODGER SRD 113D X SIRLOIN COMMODITY (WULFS WALDO T928W)
MONDAY FEBRUARY 21 2022 AT THE FARM (SE OF STETTLER) Murray, Bev, & Kallie Selling Limousin Tyler, Claire & Noah Breeding Stock Bryce &Annie stewartlimousin@gmail.com since 1970. www.stewartlimousin.com
box 1326 stettler Alberta T0C 2L0 murray 403-742-9813 tyler 403-741-9571
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Herd Sires for Sale
Calves have been hitting the ground from our new herd sire RLF 507H (a son of WASY Bakers Man 629B), as well as from Wulf’s Apostle, TMF Westwood, and Wulf’s 50.
RPY Paynes Diesel 37D semen also available
ARCON CATTLE COMPANY
Alliston, Ontario Art & Shirley Thompson P 705.435.4738 Connor, Jim & Christina Wiley, Courtney & Ensley P 705.734.7379
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We are offering RPY Paynes Diesel 37D (pictured far left) and Arley’s Flo-Rida ATU 9F, a Diesel son (pictured left) for sale!
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WRITTEN BY
Chloe Long, Msc
Beef Nutritionist Masterfeeds, an Alltech Company
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COCCIDIOSIS IN BEEF CATTLE
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WHAT IS COCCIDIOSIS? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
Coccidiosis is the illness caused by an infection of a protozoan parasite called coccidia. There are certain types of coccidia that only affect cattle (e.g., Eimeria bovis, Eimeria zuernii). Coccidia go through a cyclical lifecycle, called fecal-oral transmission, where the coccidia transmits from the soil then into the animal then back to the soil. Coccidia eggs, called oocytes, are shed in the feces of both affected animals who are showing symptoms of coccidiosis and by asymptomatic carrier animals. Once the oocytes are in the ground where it is moist, warm, and in the presence of oxygen, they undergo sporulation (hatching). Once they have sporulated they become infective to cattle. A sporulated oocyte is also very resilient. Sporulated oocytes are then ingested by cattle by way of contaminated feed, water, bedding, and pastures, as well as from contaminated udders/teats during nursing, or by licking other calves/cattle or their surroundings. Once ingested, the oocytes release sporozoites which then enter the lining of the small intestine into the intestinal cells where they multiply. They multiply in many different cells until they form male and female gametes. The sporozoites come together and form oocysts, or coccidia eggs, which are then passed in feces where they end up on the ground, continuing the cycle. The infection and multiplication stage inside the intestinal cells cause damage to the intestinal lining resulting in loose and/or bloody manure, decreased appetite, and mild depression in the calf. Ultimately, coccidia damages the ability of the cells to absorb fluids to compensate for the diarrhea, which can be deadly for calves in some cases, because of this, dehydration is also a common symptom.
Since animals are already in advanced coccidiosis by the time symptoms arise, the best form of treatment is supportive therapy involving antibiotics to ward off any secondary infections that may occur and fluids to help hydrate the calf. Ideally, animals with coccidiosis should be isolated to prevent further contamination. Also, medicated feed and water may not need to go to all calves. Medications that treat coccidia are amprolium and sulfonamide drugs.
Coccidiosis is most common in young animals who are managed in groups in unsanitary conditions. Overcrowded and dirty barn pens or drylot conditions are known to be a high risk for coccidia. Calves as young as 16 days of age can be affected. Coccidiosis is less common in older animals unless they are under extreme stress or have a depressed immune system.
When a small group of calves comes down with coccidiosis it is likely that others in the pen will likely be in the intermediate stages of the disease. So preventative measures should be started when the aforementioned signs of coccidiosis become apparent. There are a couple preventative drugs available. These should be fed according to recommended drug labels and veterinarian recommendations. Also, to ensure prevention of disease, it’s imperative to administer the drug for the entire lifecycle of coccidia which is about 28 days. Preventative drugs available for cattle are monensin (Rumensin®), lasalocid (Avatec® or Bovatec®), and decoquinate (Deccox®). HOW TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE
The key to minimizing risk of coccidiosis is to reduce manure buildup as much as possible in areas where cattle congregate and where cattle lie down. If feeding hay in a bale feeder, move the feeder around to spread out where manure drops. Also, try to avoid feeding off of the ground if at all possible. In barn or dry-lot settings, schedule routine cleaning of pens, and if possible, provide fresh bedding on a regular basis. In pasture settings, rotate pastures on a regular basis. For example, letting one pasture get exposure to heat and sunlight without any cattle grazing it for a season will help to eradicate most oocytes in the ground.
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ACTIVE SIRES AVERAGE
GEST
CED
BW
WW
YW
MILK
TM
CEM
SC
STAY
DOC
YG
CW
CREA
MARB
CFAT
-2.9
9
2.1
63
90
22
54
5
0.6
13
11
-0.56
23
1.13
-0.24 -0.10
GEST
CED
BW
WW
YW
MILK
TM
CEM
SC
STAY
DOC
YG
CW
CREA
MARB
-2.5
9
2.4
58
83
23
52
5
0.5
14
10
-0.57
18
1.09
-0.24 -0.10
GEST
CED
BW
WW
YW
MILK
TM
CEM
SC
STAY
DOC
YG
CW
CREA
MARB
-2.8
9
2.2
62
88
23
54
5
0.6
14
11
-0.56
21
1.13
-0.24 -0.10
ACTIVE DAMS AVERAGE
CFAT
NON-PARENTS AVERAGE
GEST
CFAT
CEM Calving Ease Maternal (higher value = greater calving 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)
Gestation Length (higher value = longer gestation length) Calving Ease Direct (higher value = greater calving ease) 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) CED
LIMOUSIN
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BREED AVERAGE EPDS
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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)
SC (CM)
12
29 CM
AGE (MONTHS)
SC (CM)
13
30 CM
12
31.5 CM
14
31 CM
24*
35.7 CM
15
31.5 CM
16-20
32 CM
21-30
33 CM
*Bottom 10th percentile = 33 cm
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Dave & Linda Harvey Box 1469 100 Mile House, BC Canada V0K 2E0 Phone 250.397.2306
Limousin hivalleylimo@gmail.com www.hivalleylimo.com
ALBERTA
Hi-Valey
Specializing in Fullbloods & Purebreds Box 149 Carmangay, Alberta Canada T0L 0N0 jaapcanada@eidnet.org
Home: 403.897.2264 Jaap’s Cell: 403.363.5587 Carla’s Cell: 403.363.7857 www.dejagerlimousin.com
THE CHRISTIANSEN’S Neil, Sherry & Braeden Christiansen Bryce & Annie Stewart Neil: 403.704.4403 Annie: 403.963.4779 Bryce: 403.740.2638
Scott & Lesley Hansen
Ph: 780-727-4557 Cell: 780-202-0607
Limousin
Box 248 Entwistle, Alberta T0E 0S0 Blue Heeler Dogs
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Richmond Ranch
Stewart Limousin
ALBERTA
MURRAY & BEV STEWART BOX 1326 STETTLER ALBERTA T0C 2L0 STEWARTLIMOUSIN@GMAIL.COM TEL 403-742-5226 CELL 403-742-9813 IMPERIAL RANCH LTD.
LIMOUSIN • BLACK ANGUS • RED ANGUS Jim & Stephanie Tiffany Samantha & Brandon 403-323-8433 403-740-3748 403-741-2675 Box 58 Rumsey, Alberta T0J 2Y0 www.richmondranch.com
SASKATCHEWAN
Rose Valley, Saskatchewan Alvin 306-322-7563 Chris 306-322-7554 Bulls for sale by private treaty 88
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The Rea Family Marengo, SK S0L 2K0 Ken Rea 306-463-7454 rea54@live.com
RED + BLACK POLLED LIMOUSIN CATTLE
CHERWAY LIMOUSIN
MANITOBA
MANITOBA
QUALLY-T LIMOUSIN
Canada’s largest herd of registered Limousin Females
SASKATCHEWAN
ALBERTA
Lazy A Limousin
www.cherwaylimousin.ca 204-736-2878
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Stan & Pat
COCHRANE STOCK FARMS
204.855.2214 204.729.1772 Kyle & Erin 204.855.2633 204.724.0892 Darby & Kelly 204.855.2191 204.573.6529 RR#1 Alexander MB R0K 0A0 Fax 204.855.2472 Email csf@westman.wave.ca www.cochranestockfarms.com
Hockridge Farms Dauphin, Manitoba • gghock@goinet.ca Brad Hockridge 204-648-6333
TRAVIS, RILLA, BRODIE & DILLON HUNTER Home 204-838-2019 Travis 204-851-0809 diamondtlimo@gmail.com
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MANITOBA
Raising Limousin for over 30 years
LIMOUSIN
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Poplarview STOCK FARM
Lloyd & Joan Atchison H 204-854-2947 Trevor & Melisssa Atchison H 204-854-2510 C 204-522-5542
RR#1 Pipestone MB R0M 1T0 poplarviewfarm@gmail.com
triple Your Source
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ONTARIO
MANITOBA
Glen Hockridge 204-648-5222 204-638-8554
1982
Art & Maria Rodgers Box 156 MacGregor, MB R0H 0R0 Home: 204-685-2628 Art Cell: 204-856-3440 email: triplerlimo@yahoo.ca We’re located west of MacGregor 69026 Rd 62W
Quality Purebred & Commercial Cattle
The Kennedys – Craig, Michelle, Samantha, Trevor & Jocelyn 258 Sturgeon Road, Omemee, ON KOL 2W0 • crownhillacres@gmail.com Craig CELL 705.741.6700 • Samantha CELL 705.768.1554 89
ONTARIO
R.R.#4 GLENCOE, ONTARIO N0L 1M0
Haystack Acres Ron & Rita Gardiner Phone 519.287.3147 Fax 519.287.3697 Email gardinerlimousin@hotmail.com
Purebred Limousin Cattle – Bulls & Heifers for Sale
John & Michelle McLean Res 519.738.0453 haystacklimousin@yahoo.ca
3114 Walker Road RR#2 Harrow, Ontario N0R 1G0
Specializing in Polled Fullblood Genetics E. JOHN & ENA POST 7396 20TH SIDEROAD, RR #2 ALMA , ON N0B 1A0 ejpost@posthavenlimousin.com | FARM: (519) 846-9320 | CELL: (519) 766-7178
www.posthavenlimousin.com
Garry & Sheila Smart
519-538-4877 519-372-7459 Email smartlimo@bmts.com 137606 Grey Road 12 R.R.#2 Meaford, ON N4L 1W6 Ph/Fax Cell
Industry accepted for over 40 years
SERVICE MEMBERS
BeefSmart C O N S U LT I N G I N C .
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Increasing efficiencies and improving profitability of cow-calf, backgrounding, feedlot, bison and sheep producers through nutrition consulting in the prairies. Connect with us today.
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“Practical Strategies for Cattle Nutrition and Health”
Abby-Ann Redman M.Sc. Ruminant Nutritionist 3411 52 Ave Innisfail, AB Direct: 403 558 9350 Plant: 403 227 2742 Bluerock.Abby@gmail.com www.bluerocknutrition.com
Embryo Transplants
SERVICE MEMBERS
Blue Rock Animal Nutrition
www.bova-tech.com Embryo Collection, Freezing & Transplants
In-Clinic & On Farm Services
IVF - In Vitro Fertilization
Recipient Programs
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Sarah Buchanan 306.681.5340 sarah@goldenthread.ca Emily Gibson 519.440.9907 emily@goldenthread.ca Jordie Buba 780.818.4047 jordan@goldenthread.ca Lacey Dekeyser 204.747.5991 lacey@goldenthread.ca PLUS Live Auction broadcasts powered by
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Since 1995, Dylan Biggs has taught cattle handling clinics to all segments of the livestock industry from family farms and ranches, PFRA pasture riders and feedlots, universities and colleges to research stations and government agencies. South of Coronation, Alta., the Biggs family operates TK Ranch, a vertically integrated pasture to plate operation direct marketing dry-aged grass-fed beef, grass-fed lamb, heritage pasture-raised pork and free-range chicken.
CHLOE LONG, MSC. Chloe Long is originally from Ohio, USA. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University in 2014 followed by a Masters degree in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Illinois completed in 2016. At Masterfeeds Chloe specializes in beef feedlot and cow/calf nutrition and product formulation. Chloe currently resides with her husband Ben in Breslau, Ontario.
ROY LEWIS, DVM Dr. Roy Lewis has been a large animal veterinary practitioner for over 30 years with a cattle practice in Westlock, Alberta. His interests were herd health and bovine reproduction. Since Spring 2020 he has been doing consulting work in the veterinary field.
BOB WEABER, PH.D, PROFESSOR Dr. Bob Weaber joined the faculty of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University in August of 2011 as Cow-Calf Extension Specialist and faculty coordinator of K-State’s Purebred Unit. Weaber also serves on the faculty management team for K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute. Dr. Weaber is the Executive Director of the Beef Improvement Federation in addition to providing genetic evaluation consultancy for the CLA and NALF.
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FEBRUARY
MARCH (CONTINUED)
19 CROSSROADS BEEF EXPO
19 HIGHLAND STOCK FARMS BULL SALE
21 STEWART LIMOUSIN BULL SALE
24 ANCHOR B & ANCHORAGE BULL SALE
28 J. YORGA FARMS BULL SALE
26 LAZY S LIMOUSIN & CHAROLAIS BULL SALE
at the Ranch, Bragg Creek, Alberta
Crossroads Centre, Oyen, Alberta
at the Anchor B Farm, Hanley, Saskatchewan
at the ranch, Stettler, Alberta
VJV Auction, Rimbey, Alberta
at the ranch, Flintoft, Saskatchewan
MARCH 5 HILLVIEW FARMS BULL & FEMALE SALE at the ranch, Morinville, Alberta
10 THE GATHER PRE-SORT SALE Bow Slope Shipping, Brooks, Alberta
10 EXCEL RANCHES BULL & FEMALE SALE
27 EDWARDS LIMOUSIN ONLINE BULL SALE Bidding closes at 7:00PM on DLMS Farmgate Auctions
31- CONTINENTAL CONNECTION BULL SALE APR 1 Bidding closes on April 1, www.bclivestock.nextlot.com
APRIL 7 WULF CATTLE VIDEO SALE
SuperiorClicktoBid.com and DVAuction.com
at the Ranch, Westlock, Alberta
11 RICHMOND RANCH BULL & FEMALE SALE
15 CJLA IMPACT SHOW ENTRIES OPEN Entry deadline June 1
at the Ranch, Rumsey, Alberta
14 DIAMOND C RANCH BULL SALE at the Ranch, Ponoka, Alberta
15 BEE ZEE ACRES 8TH ANNUAL BULL & HEIFER SALE KICK-OFF at the Ranch, Glencoe, Ontario
15 ANDREW RANCHES & DEJAGER LIMOUSIN BULL SALE
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Bow Slope Shipping Association, Brooks, Alberta
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17 BAR 3R LIMOUSIN BULL SALE at the Ranch, Marengo, Saskatchewan
19 BALAMORE FARMS "THICKNESS SELLS" BULL SALE Balamore Farms Sale Barn, Great Village, NS
19 FULLY LOADED LIMOUSIN BULL SALE Online only at www.dvauction.com
19 PREMIUM GENETICS BULL SALE Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
JULY 12 CJLA IMPACT SHOW –16 Olds, Alberta 13 CJLA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Olds, Alberta
14 CLA AGM AND SUPPER
Highland Stock Farms, Bragg, Creek, Alberta
NOVEMBER 5 TRIPLE *R* MAJOR HERD REDUCTION SALE Watch for location details
DECEMBER 10 EASTERN SHOWCASE SALE
Maple Hill Auctions, Hanover, Ontario
13 6TH ANNUAL B-BAR BULL & FEMALE SALE at the Farm, Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan
ADVERTISERS INDEX 777 Cattle
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A
Amaglen Limousin Anchor B Limousin Anchorage Farms Andrew Ranches Arcon Cattle Company
13
B
C
D
E
B Bar Cattle Balamore Farm Ltd. Bar 3R Limousin Bar-Dale Limousin BeefSmart Consulting Inc. Beef Cattle Research Council Bee Zee Acres Blue Rock Animal Nutrition Bova-Tech Ltd. Bow Valley Genetics Canadian Junior Limousin Association Carlsruhe Cattle Cherway Limousin Cochrane Stock Farms Corad Farms Crown Hill Acres Dan Skeels Davis-Rairdan de Jager Limousin Diamond C Ranch Diamond T Limousin Double B Cattle Co. DVAuction
Hawkeye Land & Cattle Haystack Acres Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch High Cattle Company Highland Stock Farms Hillside Farm Hillview Farms Hi-Valley Limousin Hockridge Farms
45 45 52 83, 89 IFC 16 69, 88 87 90
J
J. Yorga Farms
L
Lakeland Farm & Ranch Lazy A Limousin Lazy H Limousin Lazy S Limousin & Charolais
36 83 91 91 91 10, 23 68 88 89 89
IBC 66 27, 88 88 47
73
P
Payne Livestock Pinnacle View Limousin Plains Limousin Poplarview Stock Farm Posthaven Limousin Qually-T Limousin
89
R
Rail Line Farms Richmond Ranch
S
Short Grass Limousin Smart Limousin Southbridge Limousin Stewart Limousin Stockmens Insurance
F
Fouillard Limousin
87
G
Gardiner Limousin Golden Thread Livestock Images Greenwood
90
T
Triple R Limousin
66, 91
V
Venture Livestock Enterprises
W
Windy Gables Limousin Wulf Cattle
70
87
87 89
Ontario Limousin Association Opal Stock Farm
O
15
Hansen's Limousin
58
71
Eden Meadows Farm Edwards Limousin Excel Ranches
H
90
Neogen Canada New Life Limousin
Q
57
11
N
56, 87
6
57
37
91
66
68
MC Marketing Management
91
55, 72
90
M
89
52
96
75
53 32, BC 3, 87 87 89 90 88 54 14, 88 55 90 88 82, 88 91 61, 89 75 7, 90 67
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A family run beef processor located in Ontario PROUD SUPPORTER & PURCHASER OF FEEDER & FINISHED LIMOUSIN CATTLE
Contact Matthew if you have Limousin feeder cattle available for purchase.
THE BEEF PEOPLE
Matthew Heleniak | (519) 537-1451 matth@norpacbeef.com 11 Robson Street, Norwich, Ontario www.hawkeyelandandcattle.com
2022
PRODUCTION SALE
FEB 28 AT THE RANCH FLINTOFT, SK • AT 2PM
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JYF 837H
JYF 104H
JYF 124H
JYF 163H
JYF 172H
JYF 198H
JYF 215H
JYF 116H
JYF 167H
JYF 218H
JYF 160H
JYF 139H
JYF 126H
JYF 610H
JYF 176H
JYF 185H
Selling
2-YEAR-OLD & FALL BORN BULLS
KELLY AND NORMA YORGA (H) 306-263-4432 (C) 306-642-7023 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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RPY PAYNES APEX 56J
HOMO POLLED RPY PAYNES REDMAN X HSF ZENA
HOMO POLLED LFLC DOLLAR BILL 764D X ANCHOR B CRYSTAL 51C
BULLS FOR SALE
RPY PAYNES HITMAN 67J
THE
GENETICS
TO MOVE YOUR PROGRAM AHEAD
RPY PAYNES VANITY 54J RPY PAYNES REDMAN X RPY PAYNES CHELSEA 14C
BULLS AND FEMALES FOR SALE We have a good bunch of bulls in the pen, and welcome your inquiries on Vanity and her penmates. Visitors always welcome!
B BAR/ VLE INVICTUS 21J ET
OWNED WITH ZIMMERMAN CATTLE CO.
2021 AGRIBITION RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL
HOMO POLLED • JYF CHUNK X EDW BEACH BODY
B BAR WARHAWK 11G X MISS TMF SHAMELESS
RED
BLACK
SEMEN FOR SALE
RPY PAYNES RUSH 1H
OTHER SEMEN FOR SALE
WULFS XTRACTOR X233X RPY PAYNES DILLINGER 43D WULFS REVOLVER 1219R KAJO RESPONDER 120R RPY PAYNES CROSSFIRE 28C RPY PAYNES DERBY 46Z RPY PAYNES EVEREADY 73E COLE ARCHITECT 08A RPY PAYNES MARATHON 47U
Rocky & Debbie Payne
P 306.825.4056 F 306.825.4025
Cole 780.870.8335 Kyle 639.840.2530 E paynelivestock@hmsinet.ca Box 1997 Lloydminster Saskatchewan Canada S9V 1R5