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COVER
Stenberg’s heifer with Murray Skippen at the halter,
Canadian Western Agribition. A great example of MaineAnjou genetics on show in Regina, SK this past November.
Tateum McPherson
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CONTENTS President’s Report ........................................4 Herd Book and Data Services Report ........6 CMAA Report................................................8 Junior Report..............................................10 Paisley Hansen Obituary ..........................12 Lyle Taylor Obituary ..................................12 Allen Pitcher Obituary ..............................12 Australian Maine-Anjou Report................14
2021-2022 CMAA Board of
Stu Byman - President Kody Roddick - Past President Kody Roddick - First Vice President
CWA Results ..............................................24 Farmfair International Results ..................26 Maine Player - Farm Fresh Meats ............28
Myles Hansen - Second Vice President
Maine-Anjou Sale Dates............................32
Josie Pashulka - Secretary
Douglas Bull Test Report ..........................34
Jordan Retzlaff - Treasurer Kyle Smith - Director
Cattleman’s Call Results ............................36
Myles Hansen - Director
Cattlemens Classic Results ......................36
Ron Gilbert - Director
Congress Sponsor Thank You ..................38
Patrick Johnson - Director Justin VanDeWoestyne - Director
Advertiser’s Index ......................................40
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Directors
Manitou Maine- Anjou ..............................18
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CMAA NEWS
President’s Report Stu Byman Hello fellow breeders, I hope everyone is doing well! With renewed optimism from the abundant snowfall and some hopeful spring rains, ranchers will be rewarded with abundant grass and feed this summer. First of all, I want to touch on this past fall’s success with shows and Congress. It was fantastic seeing everyone out promoting and showing Maine-Anjou cattle at Farmfair and the Congress at Agribition. It was sure nice to see old and new faces out; the enthusiasm was surreal among Maine breeders in these covid times. Not only was it evident ranchers were happy to be out promoting their livestock, but the interest in the modern Maines was very apparent from the traffic and business through the isles and obviously the World sale.
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The Maine-Anjou breed is on fire, and there is an extensive demand right now for those high-quality genetics. The opportunity for new breeders breaking into the breed and older breeders is great.
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Get well-represented quality photos and videos of your genetics and get them out there. So many people
picture and video livestock for a living and do a tremendous job; it is well worth your time doing it. These commercial guys and feeders really see the dividends back on using Maine influence genetics on their cows. More pounds and carcass premiums add to the bottom line, and that’s what ranching is all about, making a sound, economical living. When everyone is focused on sustainability and the environment, MaineAnjou cattle, which are known for their feed conversion to pounds and high yielding carcasses, really are relevant for the times we live in. Maine-Anjou is the most sustainable breed! On that note, I’ll touch on a few things. The board and office things are still a bit slow on the turnaround on DNA because of COVID19, so please get them in early. The same goes for registration and transfer; it’s nice to get them in sooner than later. You can always get set up on the new online registration system. And lastly, the AGM will be held in Alberta this year. I look forward to seeing everyone then, as well as out and about at shows and sales! All the best, calving and selling Maine genetics!
CMAA NEWS
Herd Book & Data Services Report Ciara Mattheis Hello from the CMAA office! I hope calving and bull sales have been going well for everyone and that your families have stayed healthy through the winter months. The fall was an exciting time for our breed with Congress hosted in conjunction with Agribition 2021. We had a great turnout and a fantastic group of show animals to represent our breed throughout the shows and sales that week. It was so great to see everyone! The diversity in representation of fullblood and percentage Maine-Anjou cattle and junior members that are just getting started versus members that are approaching retirement from years of involvement with the breed – it was great to be surrounded by all.
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We certainly have a fraternity within the Maine-Anjou breed to be proud of! Through the good and the bad
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for our members, there is a sense of community that always shines through. This has been demonstrated so clearly in several instances over the past few months and I am so proud to work with every member of this great community. In a world with so many uncertainties, this is a community our members should be proud to be a part of and represent. The Letter for 2022 born animals is K. We look forward to receiving your registrations in the coming months. Please let Ciara, at the office, know if you would like to try entering your calf data yourself rather than on paper in the new ILROnline system. We are working to set up our members so that you will be able to enter data conveniently from your computer at home if desired in the new user-friendly system that will ultimately replace the old online registry.
Registered Breeding Stock Available Montmartre, Saskatchewan Phone: 306.891.9375 Email: kleinsamantha@hotmail.com
Christopher & Samantha Gaetz
CMAA NEWS
Myles Hansen
CONGRESS WRAP-UP
After the conclusion of Agribition 2021 we were able to
received the recognition it deserved.
reflect on the wonderful week the Canadian Maine-Anjou
There has been quite a bit of talk the last while about the
Association had celebrating the World Maine-Anjou
momentum the Maine-Anjou breed has building right
Congress. Breeders from across Canada gathered to
now, the display of genetics in the show ring and the
exhibit their cattle and show their pride for the Maine-
support the World Maine Sale received definitely
Anjou breed. Laughs were had, tears were shed,
solidifies that. With a strong sale of live cattle and
memories were made, and support was felt throughout.
exciting genetic opportunities, a lot of attention was
Although the event had a different expectation than it
focused on the Maine-Anjou barn. It was so great to see
did pre-Covid, everyone who attended and supported
long time breeders and up and comers walking through
the Congress activities had nothing but great things to
the barns talking with the exhibitors, appreciating and
say about the week from start to finish.
promoting the cattle.
It has been a long time since planning began, and with
Despite the challenges, the fact that Congress was able
the way the world has been with Covid, and a lot of
to proceed and be so successful is a real testament to
uncertainty if Agribition would be able to happen, it was
the strength of the breed and the people behind it. We
a bit of an uphill battle coupled with trying times this fall
really need to commend everyone and also make sure
for the ag industry with drought conditions. All things
that we are all continuing to do our part to keep this
considered, we are very proud of the Canadian Maine-
positive light on the breed and keep that momentum
Anjou Association, Saskatchewan Maine-Anjou
swing going for the Canadian Maine-Anjou industry.
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Association, all of the dedicated congress sponsors,
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Maine-Anjou breeders and supporters for persevering
Great job and thank you to everyone who was involved
and helping to make sure this milestone of 50 years still
in Congress is any way.
CMAA NEWS
Junior Report
Josie Pashulka It was great to see so many juniors this fall purchasing and exhibiting Canadian Maine-Anjou at both FarmFair International and Canadian Western Agribition. Congrats to you all for making us all proud of your efforts. Congratulation to Adrian Byman on winning our $500 Junior Scholarship,presented at our 50th Anniversary Celebration at World Congress, Regina, SK.
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A HUGE Thank You to Stuart McIntyre ABC Maines for his purchase of the Limited Edition #1 World Congress Buckle. The proceeds are going to fund Junior
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promotions within the CMAA. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Gary and Sandy Graham for offering the proceeds of Manitou 94J heifer from their sale to the Juniors. A cheque for $2500 is headed to the Association. With the start of Farmfair in fall 2021 we are again tabulating High Point Junior females for the year and will be presenting show boxes at 2022 Agribition to our top two point earners. If you are a junior exhibiting a fullblood, purebred or maintainer female registered with the CMAA let us know how you place at Breed, Jackpot and Junior shows this year. Good Luck in 2022.
Paisley Dawn Hansen, of Weldon, SK passed away unexpectedly at the family home on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the age of 8 years old. Although Paisley’s time on earth was not long, her impact was profound and farreaching. From the beginning, she fought to survive and through her courage, she taught values of compassion, acceptance, and respect for differences. Throughout her life, Paisley was surrounded by the love of her family, especially cherished by her Mom, Dad, Brother, and Sister. On the farm she got to experience many things, like a kitten sitting on her lap, riding in the tractor, cows mooing in the field, and Coy the family dog always made sure he was looking out for her. Paisley’s brother and sister always loved to spend time with her, making sure she always had toys to play with, snuggling with her on her bed, and complete with a blanket to tuck her in. Paisley is survived by her loving parents Myles and Colleen Hansen; her brother Rhett; her sister Dawsyn; her grandparents Merlene Hansen and Howard and Meridee Robertson; her great grandmother Anna Robertson; her aunts, uncles, and cousins Marilee (Lynne) Taylor (their children Colter and Madelyn), Aaron (Jennifer) Hansen (their children Courtney, Kylee, & Brady), Matthew (Melanie) Robertson (their children Quaid and Brandt), & Erin (Tyler) Libke (their children Dax and Reese). Along with numerous extended family. Paisley was pre-deceased by her grandfather Lorne Hansen; her great grandfather Merle Robertson, who was a part of her life. Along with other great grandparents and extended family. A private family memorial was held. Condolences can be sent to the family on our website at www.mackenziechapel.ca.
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Maine-Anjou enthusiast remembered
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ALLEN KENT PITCHER, beloved husband of Donna Pitcher passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Calgary, Alberta on February 21, 2021 at the age of 79.
Southern Alberta breeder passes LYLE TAYLOR on Nov 25, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 80. Lyle was born in Calgary, grew up on the family farm near Cochrane and lived briefly at Barrhead, before returning to Cochrane.
Kent was born in Cardston, Alberta on May 23, 1941. Kent’s passion was farming. He loved planting crops and calving out cows. He loved the feel of the soil and was a diehard farmer and rancher to the very end. He especially loved his Maine-Anjou cattle. He often commented that they would be the only breed of cattle allowed in heaven.
He made friends easily and developed long friendships in all the areas he participated in, including within the Southern Alberta Maine-Anjou community, the Royal Canadian Legion, Cochrane Curling Club, Cochrane Old-Timers Hockey, and the Brushy Ridge, Jumping Pound and Springbank communities.
A Private Family Service was held on Feb 27, at 2:00 pm. Interment in the Cardston Cemetery.
Messages of condolence may be left for the family at cochranecountryfuneral.com
Great time to be a Maine-Anjou breeder In Australia we are nearing the end of a long summer, and so far, most of the country has experienced unseasonable, but most welcome wet weather. Commercial cattle prices are up and relying on weight for age to increase the profit margin means this is great time to have a herd of Maine-Anjou, or crossbred Maines. With bulls like Maine Park Robert showing weights of 604kgs at 12 months (birth weight 40kgs unassisted), things are looking up for Maine-Anjou breeders. With Maine Park Robert. More commercial cattle producers are now using Maine bulls over their commercial herds.
examples like cattle shown here, more commercial cattle producers are now using Maine bulls over their commercial herds. After all, we’re paid on weight, right? A group of twenty Angus-cross cows calved to the Maine-Anjou (pictured here). Not one birth was assisted. These youngsters grew on to make an average of just over $2200 AU at 8-9 months of age (grass fed). A first-time user of the Maine-Anjou, the producer was cautious and A.I’d only half of his herd to the Maine that year, (Maine Park Black Moocha and Maine Park Black Mamba) he was so impressed with the calves, that he has used a Maine-Anjou bull over his whole herd since.
Angus-cross cows calved to the Maine-Anjou, all unassisted.
Red and white steers pictured here need very little introduction. These beasts are by a Maine-Anjou bull (Maine Park Mr. Zeta), out of Red Poll, Shorthorn and Hereford cows. All born unassisted and have proven the Maine growth and weight gain ability on grass alone. The producer of these steers has used Maine bulls for years and
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swears by their growth, reliability for calving and great temperaments.
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Roan-colored steers are Wattle Glen George crossed with Shorthorn cross cows. All Red and white steers out of Maine Park Mr. Zeta have growth and weight
unassisted. Another fantastic example of consistency in growth and weight gain ability in the Maine-Anjou cross.
gain on grass alone.
In the past, Maine-Anjou has been a breed used to a lesser extent in Australia with other English breeds the popular choice. Why the change? Maine-Anjou Beef Australia producers have developed a new generation of modern beef that grow well, gain weight, have fat cover and calve easily.Producers are looking over the fencein Aus. and noticing the Maines. It’s no wonder the demand for Maine-Anjou A fantastic example of the consistency in growth and weight gain ability in the Maine-Anjou cross.
bulls is outweighing supply in these parts. Maines are proving it – they’re simply better! To learn more, visit our website: maine-anjoubeef.com.au or like us on Facebook
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MAINE MAIL | SPRING 2022
IN THE MAINE RING WITH
Manitou Maine-Anjou Blink and you’ll miss it. That’s Marsden, Saskatchewan. What’s not to be missed is the Manitou Maine-Anjou sign further down the road. Home to great bloodlines of fullblood and purebred lineage that quickly link back to France. The red and white herd grazing on the hillside is an invitation to learn more about Gary and Sandy Graham’s commitment to the breed. Gary offered his take on the industry with the following words.
Where did you first discover Maine-Anjou? I first discovered Maine-Anjou cattle when studying cattle breeds from Europe. The Maines caught my eye as they were advertised as the largest breed in France. It was certainly an unusual name, but I did like their size and colour. I bought my first halfbloods in 1970, from Rutledges through Harold Biensch who brought in Cunic and Epinal. These halfbloods were from
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Bysantin and Cunic.
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FEATURE
What is it about fullbloods that keeps your business focussed on them? I went to France in 1972, ‘73, ‘74 and ‘75. The breed
my own without an interpreter, to a farm where the bull
was more than I expected. You could only describe
Abricot was owned. The herd book would not take
them as big gentle cattle. The size of mature animals
people there, that is where I bought the bull Loulou
was amazing. I was completely impressed when a
and a female.
Soon after he came out of the barn leading a huge bull,
Sandy and I went back to France in 2009 for the 100
something never thought of back home. It was a real
year anniversary of the breed. We were the only
selling point to a docile breed. Through the years I
breeders from North America. Lots in attendance from
learned to speak French and in’74 and ‘75, I went on
Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere.
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young boy of five or six was told to “go get the bull”.
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Livestock show in France, what are they like? We attended a few cattle shows. What I appreciate about their shows is they are, in my opinion, what a cattle show should be about. It’s not a beauty contest. It’s a cattle breed show where you actually see what an animal really is and what a breed of cattle looks like. The French are proud to take out mature animals, like four and five year old bulls. You definitely see the structure and confirmation along with muscle and breed characteristics; it’s not a fat show like here. Big performance cattle have always played a role in the French shows. This is what we
Gary and Cetella in Canada, first cow to be transplanted, dam of 81E.
have lost in North America. Nowadays, you could take the halters off four breeds, including Maines and no one would know what they were looking at. It would be a guess at best. I am not alone here, I’ve talked with commercial guys saying the same thing. North American judges have pushed purebred breeders to believe they have the recipe for the perfect cow. I disagree. I have seen excellent cattle from several breeds outside North America and they do not fit this criteria. Breed characteristics are a good thing, they’re not to be made into one generic type.
Manitou Lake stretches out behind some of the Graham herd.
What differs from France to Canada in terms of breeding focus? North American shows have made Maines one of the
To take a big breed and downsize to where you cannot
smaller breeds in the barns over the years. It’s changing
recognize anymore, in my opinion, is nonsense. This was
now but almost too late compared to other breeds.
all pushed by the showring and of course one breed in particular that dictated colour and small frame score for
It was personally disheartening for myself and a few
too long.
others back in the 90s when every judge had a comment regarding fullblood Maines “they’re too big for what we
Many people have made the ridiculous statement that
want”, when in fact this is a big breed. That should have
foundational import bulls were no good. I cut them off
never changed. Nowadays you can’t make anything big
at the knees when I hear this. They refer to calving
enough it seems, when bred heifers are pushing 1700 -
problems early on, but keep in mind there were
1800lbs in other breeds. Maines were left behind
problems with every breed from Europe. In the 70’s a
thinking smaller was the answer. It never was the answer
commercial cow here was only capable of a 70lb calf,
in raising beef. It basically started when picking small,
things have changed in all commercial herds. I have
fine-boned pretty little heifers and not 100% Maines
used many of these initial import bulls and they work on
either.
any set of commercial cows today.
Name some of your favourite fullblood Maine-Anjou sires of all times... As far as favourite bulls, I am partial to Loulou as I picked
animal based on what several breeds are following,
him in 1975 from a champion sire and dam. Capone was
which is double-muscled cattle. Something we are not in
a good bull, the Buret bull has produced excellent cattle
favour of but to small herds and farms it’s the amount of
in the past several years. Iabon and Loustic were real
beef produced from a single unit. However, when you
good, Cunia was good, not a powerhouse though.
go on the farms you don’t really see that aspect, just
Epinal was good, Ivry was excellent, Revival and the 81E
super good big powerful beef cattle. What’s not to catch
group were powerful bulls. Enjoleur and Dada have
your eye when you look at a herd of these dark cherry
good qualities. Big bulls like Dollar II, Touchdown, Etula,
red with white cattle. They are the most beautiful cattle
and Danigo, have been used recently with excellent
in the world.
offspring. There were many excellent cows that produced some super good cattle but the genetics are
I will say this, in buying semen since 2009 from many
lost.
bulls in France, that their EPD’S are accurate, not like in North America. The herd book is on top of it. Every calf
What I observed in 2009 was the French are far more
is entered in and weights are correct, along with muscle
concerned with performance at this point than we are.
development, bone mass, framescore, calving ability,
Lots of cattle are on test yearly. Every mouthful is
growth, birthweight, yearling, weaning etc. Their EPD’S
tabulated with weights all the way along. I did see a
are probably as accurate as and EPD can be.
change though in structure in some animals. This is
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because they are leaning towards a heavy-muscled
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For many years we crossed fullblood Maine bulls on
What is your go-to breed to cross Maine-Anjou with? Charolais cows. Although this breed is an absolute best
Shorthorn breeders in the US are definitely hooked onto
in any crossbreeding program, I like the Maine/Char cross
fullblood genetics and are not embarrassed to have
for feedlot cattle. You can go either way without losing
coloured cattle. I am sure I irritate some breeders when I
performance. We had a herd of 3/4, and 7/8 big
put in our ads “we raise the real Maine-Anjou cattle” but
buckskin Maine cows that were good. I’ve seen excellent
how can one disagree, as the fullblood is 100% with the
Maine/Simmi crosses and of course Angus as well.
original characteristics of the breed.
However, a real good cross for a cow is a Hereford bred to a fullblood bull. The big detriment is in recognizing
I have been a diehard through thick and thin when
this breed when calves are sold at auction marts. It's sad
people dumped old semen, declaring those coloured
actually, because thousands of Maine-cross calves have
cattle are of the past, seeing others jump ship to other
sold as Simm, Char, Limo, black or red Angus. Only a red
breeds only to come back to fullblood bulls. It’s hard to
and white calf is truly recognized by so many buyers. Yet
quit a good thing, even when people made light of the
it is other breeds that end up getting the credit for these
fact that I continued to push the fullbloods.
excellent calves. I have stuck with the fullblood cattle because I like them.
keep bloodlines from disappearing. From our herd we
It is the true representation of the breed. To me, breed
have sent embryos and semen several times to Australia,
characteristics matter, and if the breed characteristics are
Germany, New Zealand and Brazil plus selling cattle over
not to one’s liking then pursue a breed that has those
30 times to 12 US states. Why? Because these people
qualities. It amazes me that so many Maine breeders
wanted a DNA’d animal that carried with it a true line of
want nothing to do with red and white cattle yet the
cattle. Only my age will dictate how long I continue.
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I have semen stored on over 65 fullblood bulls just to
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CANADIAN WESTERN
AGRIBITION
2021
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World Congress Show, November 25 • Regina, SK
Show Champions Judge: Lance Leachman
Champion Female PICK SIX HEAVEN SENT 02H Pick Six Cattle - Gull Lake, SK
Champion Bull MR RUSYLVIA 24J
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Reserve Champion Female MISS RUSYLVIA 7J
Rusylvia Cattle Co - Derwent, AB
Reserve Champion Bull MR RUSYLVIA 39J
Rusylvia Cattle Co - Derwent, AB
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Breeder’s Herd 1st: Rusylvia Cattle Co - Derwent, AB 2nd: Nordick Maine Anjou - Wyoming, ON 3rd: Wilkinridge Stock Farm, Ridgeville, MB
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Recent world events have changed how consumers shop. Many looking to stock up on items have shifted their buying power to local producers. It seems sticker shock isn’t going away any time soon so for savvy steak (and more) shoppers the Shuckburghs at Stettler, AB decided to offer top quality Maine-cross beef. Kevin and Christel, along with their kids, Faith and Cole, had seen quite a few farmers and ranchers selling beef off farm since the rules changed due to a lack of beef in the grocery stores at the beginning of COVID19. Cutting out the middle-man made sense, saved time and customers garnered a far superior product. This began as a family venture, starting with an animal from Faith’s herd, with money raised going to her university fund. Shuckburghs had a lot of interest from former 4-H buyers that were looking to supplement their supply while they waited for the next 4-H sale and Maine-cross beef fit the bill. If the topic of grass-fed versus grain-fed comes up, they have the answer. Shuckburghs educate inquirers on the small differences such as the fact that most of beef is grassfed, 4-H beef being grain-finished for more fat/marbling. The opportunity to teach about agriculture is welcomed by the family. The top seller seems to be sirloin, but consumers want hamburger as well. Customers are coming from as far away as 200 km for Maine-cross beef. Shuckburgh finds marketing is key. He notes it is important to get some out the door, once people taste Maine-cross beef, they love it and will be repeat customers. They often give a package of hamburger to try and shoppers always buy more. Getting people to share how much they loved it is important as well. With BBQ season just around the corner, Shuckburghs are prepping to move more
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Maine-cross beef and enjoying the process.
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The Shuckburgh family with fave cow, Pudge. Faith has been cow savvy since Day one and has the herd backing her as she attends school to become a teacher.
Maine players - New column!
The recent story on “Food Less Travelled” brought up an interest in breeders showcasing their side businesses. If you have a side business you want featured, let us know about it, provide some pics and we’ll get you in. To those reading up on your fellow breeder, support and purchase their products, if and where you can.
MAINE SALES MARCH 23, 2022 Wilson Maine Bull Sale @ 7 pm Online teamauctionsales.com
MARCH 26, 2022 Manitoba Bull Test Station Sale featuring Gilcroft and Badger Hill Bulls
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@ 1 pm Douglas, MB or bid online with DLMS
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MARCH 30 -31, 2022
APRIL 2, 2022
Bluesky Maines
Deagle Cattle Company Ltd.
DLMS Farm Gate-Timed. Mar 30, 8 am
Maine Difference Bull/Heifer Sale.
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Douglas Bull Test Report
Doug Kerr
At the Douglas Bull Test for the 2021-22 season there
ADG 4.26 WPDA 3.48 56 day weights,
are 54 heifers on test, 124 bulls on regular test and
this is just ahead of Salers with an
18 bulls in the younger bull group. Bulls in the young
ADG 4.15 WPDA 3.46 ~ 56 day weights
group will not be in this year’s sale, but will go through 112 day on test starting Dec 26/2021 and be
Other important dates coming up are:
eligible to come back in January 2023 and be in the
• 84 day weight- Jan 22, 2022
2023 sale.
• Off test-Feb 19+20, 2022 • Semen testing-week of March 18, 2022
There are six Maine-Anjou bulls in the young group
• Ultrasound-week of Feb 27, 2022
consigned by Badger Hill Maine-Anjou, all are polled
• Sale day - March 26, 2022
fullblood. Their WPDA at the start of the test is 3.38 lbs. as a group average.
The sale catalogue should be out around March 1, 2022. The sale will be broadcast live on DLMS again.
In the regular test, there are four Maine-Anjou bulls consigned by Gilcroft Farms - Ron Gilbert. Ron’s bulls are all fullblood born January 2021. As a breed
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average they are top of the list with:
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For any further questions contact Cody Nolan manager at 204-573-4006 or email: bulltest@mynetset.ca
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Maine-Anjou
Sired By: I Deliver x Miss Rusylvia 47C
Rusylvia Cattle Co. Ken, Josie, Tyson, Riley & Taylor Pashulka 780.741.2188 | Ken 780.787.0237 | Riley 780.581.3013 Tyson 780.581.3870 | Taylor 780.581.0788 Derwent, AB | kenpashulka@hotmail.com
bohrson marketing services Sale Management: 306. 539.6934
obi livestock Sale Consultant: 403.896.4990
CATTLEMEN’S CLASSIC CATTLEMAN’S CALL
2022
January 14-15 • Lloydminster, SK
HEARTLAND
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Judge: Owen Legarden
Reserve Champion Purebred Heifer
Reserve Champion Breeder’s Herd
MISS RUSYLVIA 7J
MR RUSYLVIA 24J , MR RUSYLVIA 39J and MISS RUSYLVIA 7J Rusylvia Cattle Co - Derwent, AB
Rusylvia Cattle Co - Derwent, AB
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Christine Boake
January 28-30 • Stettler, AB
Christine Boake Judges: Jay Sibbald, Toby Noble and Katie Songer
Champion Pair of Bulls
Reserve Champion Yearling Bull
MR RUSYLVIA 39J and MR RUSYLVIA 24J Rusylvia Cattle Co - Derwent, AB
MR RUSYLVIA 39J Rusylvia Cattle Co - Derwent, AB
Champion Junior Steer HOOEY Rusylvia Cattle Co - Derwent, AB
Thank You World Maine-Anjou Congress Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
CANADIAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION MANITOBA MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION SASKATCHEWAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION
Gold Sponsors
BYMAN CATTLE MANITOU MAINE-ANJOU ONTARIO MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION
Silver Sponsors
DEAGLE CATTLE CO. PICK SIX CATTLE CO. HW MCELROY RANCH ABC CATTLE CO. RED FOX MAINES WISE MAINE-ANJOU RANCH STENBERG’S MAINE-ANJOU
Bronze Sponsors MAINE MAIL | VOL. 12 ISSUE 1
DAINES CATTLE & O’NEILL LIVESTOCK NORDICK MAINE-ANJOU BERNER CATTLE
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RAPID CREEK RANCH HANSEN LIVESTOCK BADGER HILL MAINE ANJOU WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM VANDY CATTLE K-ROD KATTLE CO.
RUSYLVIA CATTLE CO. FIRST IMPRESSIONS PROMOTIONAL CALBERTA FARMS
business card directory We provide owners use semen collection at our facility and we can produce domestic and export qualified semen in our new industry leading centre. Bow Valley Genetics offers complete embryo collection and transfer services on farm or at our donor centre. Bow Valley Genetics www.bowvalleygenetics.com p 1.587.887.1934 | f 1.587.317.7392 box 1239, brooks, ab, t1r 1c1
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Advancing Reproductive Solutions
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ADVERTISERS
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American Maine-Anjou Assn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Maine Park Maines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Bluesky Maines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Manitou Maine-Anjou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC
Booker Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Martinell’s Fullbloods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Bow Valley Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Morham Maines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Byman Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
NuHaven Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Deagle Cattle Co. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OBC
Perry Maine-Anjou Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Dobson Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Pick Six . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Donaro Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Rapid Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
EDJE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Rusylvia Cattle Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Gaetz Maines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Red Fox Maines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Gilcroft Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC
Stenberg’s Maine-Anjou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hansen Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Vandy Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
JAS Classic Cattle Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Wilkinridge Stock Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
JayR Maines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Wise Maine-Anjou Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Johnson Cattle & Grain Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Wilson Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
