Canadian Hereford Digest January 2023

Official Publication of the Canadian Hereford Association

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

January

Jan 6/7 Peace Country Bull Congress, Grande Prairie, AB

Jan 20/21 Canadian Bull Congress, Camrose, AB

Jan 26 Brost Land & Cattle Annual Production Sale, Irvine, AB

February

Feb 3 XTC Ranches Annual Bull Sale, Eastend, SK

Feb 3 Baumgarten Cattle Co. Production Sale, Belfield, ND

Feb 4 Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Barn Burnin’ Bull Sale, Lloydminster, AB

Feb 6 Premier Hereford Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK

Feb 7 Bannerlane Annual Sale, Livelong, SK

Feb 8 Misty Valley Farms Annual Production Sale, Maidstone, SK

Feb 9 Carlrams Ranching Annual Bull Sale, Cut Knife, SK

Feb 10 Fenton Hereford Ranch Annual Production Sale, Irma, AB

Feb 14 Holloway Farms Annual Rancher’s Bull Sale, Castor, AB

Feb 16 JoNomn Hereford Ranch Working Bull Sale, Clyde, AB

Feb 16 Remitall West Online Semen Sale, DLMS Farmgate

Feb 21 Ulrich Dispersal Sale Part 2, Lethbridge, AB

Feb 22 Annual Beck/McCoy Bull Sale, Milestone, SK

Feb 25 Little Poplar Grove Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate

March

Mar 1/2 123rd Calgary Bull Show & Sale, Balzac, AB

Mar 3 Annual Chittick Family Bull Sale

Mar 3 Richardson Ranch Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate

Mar 4 Triple A Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK

Mar 14 Harvie Ranching Annual Bull Sale, Olds, AB Mar 10 Braun Ranch Ready Bull Sale, Simmie, SK Mar 10 Standard Hill Connection, Maidstone SK Mar 11 Annual Red Deer Bull Sale, Innsifail, AB

Mar 13 Carzan Land & Livestock Built to Last Online Bull & Female Sale, DV Auction

Mar 14/15 65th Medicine Hat Bull Sale, Medicine Hat, AB Mar 17/18 Coulee Crest Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate Mar 18 Mission Ridge Hereford Bull Sale, Canora, SK Mar 18 Premium Genetics Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK Mar 31 Remitall West Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate Mar 31 Wilson Lees Value Added Bull Sale, Kisbey SK

April

Apr 8 Vanderhoof All Breeds’ Bull Sale Apr 2 O’Shea Farms Annual Tag Sale, Denfield, ON Apr 13/14 Williams Lake Bull Sale

July

Jul 3-6 2023 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Symposium, Calgary, AB Jul 25 -29 Bonanza 2023, Brudenell, PEI

*Datesaresubjecttochange.Pleasecheckwitheventorganizerstoconfirmdatesandlocations.

Official Publication of the Canadian Hereford Association

January 2023

DEPARTMENTS

14 Upfront 91 Hereford Farewells 98 CHA News & Notes 100 Breeder Quick Reference 103 Services Quick Reference 104 Digest Staff, Subscription Form & Booking Deadlines

REPORTS

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Stories from the Canadian Hereford Industry

UPFRONT

NEW CHA PRESIDENT

Chad Nicholas, Milestone, SK will be

over as President of the CHA Board of Directors. Chad was elected at the recent Board Meeting in December in Calgary. Chad, wife Carrie and their three daughters operate McCoy Cattle Co. along with his parents Gary and Florence.

CONGRATULATIONS MHA STEWARDSHIP AWARD

Congratulations to Michelle Rimke on receiving the Stewardship Award from the Manitoba Hereford Association at their recent annual meeting. The award recognizes exceptional service to and promotion of to Manitoba Herefords. Making the presentation were Vivian Jones (l) who nominated Michelle and MHA President Jay Rimke.

CONGRATULATIONS HEREFORD LEGACY AWARD

Congratulations to Jack and Jean Batty on receiving a Hereford Legacy Award. This recognizes commercial cattle operations and families that have been in the cattle business for 75 years. Perhaps their greatest legacy to the breed is that 3 of their 8 children and several grandchildren are actively involved with Herefords. Michael Latimer was pleased to make the presentation to the Batty’s at their farm at Coboconk, ON in November.

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EMMA CROSS JOINS CHA TEAM AS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

She will be working remotely on a part-time contract to manage the CHA social media, website, online store, member communications, and more. As a Hereford breeder herself, Emma is passionate about promoting the value of the Hereford breed to the broader beef industry and about translating CHA activities into value for members through communications. Be sure to stop for a visit when you see Emma out and about at events, or reach out to her via email at emma@hereford.ca.

CONGRATULATIONS

MCINTYRE RANCHING

A century of Hereford cattle at the McIntyre Ranch was recognized with an award from the Canadian Hereford Association at the British Breeds Rancher Calf Sale at Balog Auction in October.

The southern Alberta ranch was started in 1894 by William McIntyre, his son Billy ran the ranch for his father and became a member of the Canadian Hereford Association in 1914. In 1921 the herd letters “MCI” were registerd with the CHA.

Billy passed away in 1947 and Ralph Thrall purchased the McIntyre Ranch the following year. It remains in the care of the Thrall family to this day.

A cross-breeding program was started in 1987 with the introduction of Red Angus into the herd. Today, the ranch runs both purebred Hereford and Red Angus herds in addition to a cross-bred commercial herd with the “hearty” Hereford acting as the mainstay of their crossbred program.

Given the ranch location in southern Alberta, they don’t see that changing anytime soon!

CHA President Nels Nixdorff presented the award to McIntyre Ranch representatives Kimberly Widmer and Johnny Badura.

THANK YOU

Albert Rimke presented his thanks to outgoing CHA President Nels Nixdorff. Nels was presented with a CHA jacket to recognize the time and effort he devoted to the CHA the past two years.

The CHA would also like to recognize the contributions of outgoing CHA Directors Albert Rimke, Rob Flack and Phillip Thorne.

New to the board will be David Alward representing the Maritimes, Janelle Gulka from Manitoba. Heather Ribey from Ontario will take over the term for Rob Flack.

Canadian Hereford Association

NEWS & NOTES

Effective 01 January 2023, the CHA will no longer require the return of original registration certificates for transfer or correction.

Of course, we will still accept the transfer applications on the back of the registration certificates as we always have, but we’ll also accept transfers on a blank application from hereford.ca/forms or e-mailed requests.

Please clearly identify the animal by at least two of the following:

• complete Tattoo

• Animal Name

• Registration # along with the new owner’(s) complete Name & Address, a Sale Date and existing owner’s Signature(s) on the application. (All owners must sign or confirm by e-mail).

If retaining part ownership or semen interest, please remember to include your own name on the transfer request.

If female is bred, include all exposures with beginning and end dates, AI/Nat, and complete sire ID.

For correction, please supply written notification of any changes by clearly identifying the animal (as above) along with the changes required. A scan of the face of the certificate with required corrections and signature will also be accepted.

We are excited to simplify the process of correcting and transferring animals for our members!

TOLL FREE NUMBERS CANCELLED

The CHA has announced it will be discontinuing the toll-free phone line and the toll-free fax line effective February 17, 2023. All other contact information remains unchanged.

CHA CONTACT

For general inquiries and questions, please contact the CHA at: Office: 403-275-2662 Fax: 403-295-1333 info@hereford.ca

Canadian Hereford Association President's Message

BY NELS NIXDORFF President of the Canadian Hereford Association

We had a beautiful September and October in our area but then winter hit with a vengeance with lots of snow and cold temperatures just as our outfit and our neighbors rounded up our cows and weaned calves. I was reminded how nice it is to work with Hereford and Hereford cross cattle, even in adverse conditions. It is truly one of our breed’s greatest attributes that they are docile and seem to want to work with you, not against you!

I was privileged to travel with Michael Latimer, our new executive director to the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. It was my first visit to the Royal and it was a great National Show in a fantastic facility with lots of top-quality Hereford cattle. We had many great conversations in the barns, and I appreciated the warm hospitality that we received.

ultrasound data and all other information. We as a breed need as much hard information as possible to make sure that our EPD’s are TRULY ACCURATE. These measurements help us to improve our breed and help us identify the individuals that will improve our herds.

This will be my last President’s message as my term as President has come to an end. It has been a great privilege for me to work with all the directors from across the country and I am very proud of the work that we have done in creating and implementing our new breed strategy.

We have experienced some trying times getting through Covid and finding a new executive director. I realized in these endeavors that we have a great staff that is very capable and very willing. We have a great breed with a great future ahead of us, and I feel very lucky to be a part of the Hereford fraternity.

Our board is working diligently to continue pushing forward the implementation of our breed strategy.

Michael has been a very quick study and understands our goals and is spearheading these efforts.

He has stepped into the job very easily and has a very good understanding of how to run the office and the association.

As a breed we have many ways to improve our cattle and it is important as breeders to use these tools. It is of the utmost importance that we continue submitting our birth weights, weaning weights, yearling weights, cow weights,

All the best to you and all your family. I hope to see you down the road.

We as a breed need as much hard information as possible to make sure that our EPD’s are TRULY ACCURATE.

Notre région a été choyée avec un très beau mois de septembre et d’octobre, mais l’hiver a frappé de plein fouet avec beaucoup de neige et des températures froides au moment où nous commencions à rassembler nos vaches et sevrer nos veaux. Cela m’a rappelé à quel point il est agréable de travailler avec des animaux Hereford et Hereford croisés, même sous des conditions défavorables. La docilité et la facilité de travailler avec ces bovins sont parmi les plus grands attributs de notre race.

J’ai eu le privilège de voyager avec Michael Latimer, notre nouveau directeur général, pour le 100e anniversaire de la Royal Agricultural Winter Fair à Toronto. C’était ma première visite à la Royal et ce fut un concours national exceptionnel à un endroit fantastique avec plusieurs bovins Hereford de qualité supérieure. Nous avons eu de nombreuses conversations intéressantes dans les étables et j’ai apprécié l’hospitalité chaleureuse que nous avons reçue.

Notre conseil d’administration travaille avec diligence pour continuer à faire avancer la mise en œuvre de notre stratégie de race. Michael a rapidement compris nos objectifs et il maintenant le dirigeant de ces efforts. Il a pris ses fonctions très facilement et a une très bonne compréhension de la gestion du bureau et de l’association.

En tant que race, nous avons de nombreuses façons d’améliorer notre bétail et il est important que les éleveurs utilisent ces outils. Il est de la plus haute importance que nous continuions à soumettre nos poids à la naissance, poids au sevrage, poids à un

an, poids des vaches, données échographiques et toute autre information. En tant que race, nous avons besoin d’autant d’informations concrètes que possible pour nous assurer que nos EPD soient VRAIMENT EXACTS. Ces mesures nous aident à améliorer notre race et nous aident à identifier les individus qui amélioreront nos troupeaux.

Ceci est mon dernier message de président car mon mandat est arrivé à son terme. Ce fut un grand privilège pour moi de travailler avec tous les administrateurs de partout au pays et je suis

très fier du travail que nous avons accompli dans la création et la mise en œuvre de notre nouvelle stratégie de race. Nous avons connu des moments difficiles par exemple traverser la période de Covid et trouver un nouveau directeur général. Ces impasses m’ont fait réaliser que nous avons un excellent personnel qui est très douer et très loyal. Nous avons une race formidable avec un grand avenir devant nous, et je me compte très chanceux de faire partie de la fraternité Hereford.

Bien à vous et à toute votre famille. J’espère vous voir au cours du trajet Hereford.

PAR NELS NIXDORFF President De L'Association Canadienne Hereford

En tant que race, nous avons besoin d’autant d’informations concrètes que possible pour nous assurer que nos EPD soient VRAIMENT EXACTS.

Canadian Hereford Association Membership Presentations

Congratulations to George McNeely and family of Golden Oak Herefords on receiving a 50 Year pin at Canadian Western Agribition.

Congratulations to Dennis Babiuk (L) of NCX Polled Herefords on receiving a 50 Year pin from CHA President Nels Nixdorff at the Alberta Hereford Showcase.

Congratulations to Randy Radau on his Hereford Association Honour Roll. The plaque was presented to Randy at the Alberta Hereford Showcase by CHA Director Andy Schuepbach.

Congratulations to Alvin Pawlitza of Hills Galore Stock Farm on receiving a 25 Year pin at Canadian Western Agritbition. Presenting the pin were CHA Director Jamie O’Shea and CHA Executive Director Michael Latimer.

Congratulations to Anita Doktor on receiving a 25 Year pin at the Alberta Hereford Showcase from CHA Director Andy Schuepbach.

Congratulations to Penrose Farms, Phil and Vivian Jones on receiving a 25 Year Pin at the MHA Annual Meeting. Making the presentation was CHA Director Albert Rimke and CHA Executive Director Michael Latimer.

Congratulations to Brian Trueman on his Hereford Association Honour Roll. The plaque was presented to CHA President Nels Nixdorff and CHA Executive Director Michael Latimer at the National Hereford Show at the Toronto Royal.

Congratulations to Kurtis Reid on receiving a 25 Year pin at the Canadian Western Agribition from CHA Directors Jamie O’Shea, Albert Rimke and CHA Executive Director Michael Latimer.

Congratulations to Wayne Skelton, Skelton Cattle Co. on receiving a 50 Year Pin at the National Hereford Show at the Toronto Royal. CHA President Nels Nixdorff (l) was on hand to make the presentation.

Outgoing Saskatchewan Hereford Association Directors Corey Lees and Lyal Heidecker were thanked for their efforts by James Hordos.

Canadian Hereford Digest

Hereford horizons

Happy New Year!

We look forward to 2023 with a sense of cautious optimism. The current economic climate and continued drought in some areas is cause for concern as is the continued record-breaking numbers of cull cow sales. Strong calf prices have been offset by incremental increases in production costs and it is impossible to put a positive spin on that! Moving forward it seems there should soon be a shortage of calves and that will maintain some stability in calf prices. The cost effectiveness of Hereford bulls and females arguably provide the best value in the entire industry for producers looking to maximize profit in difficult times. Acknowledged Hereford feed efficiency addresses the most significant cost of production and the benefits of the F1 through docility, fertility and overall lifetime production have been proven to increase revenue per cow. These are all messages we need to share. Our Better Your Beef strategy is predicated on communication. We need to get our message out to the membership and to the wider audience of the Canadian cattle

industry. It is a role we take very seriously at the CHA and at the Canadian Hereford Digest, getting the message out about the strengths of our breed and its place in the cattle industry is paramount. Our CHA communications team is focused on action and has tasked itself with messaging that is congruent with the six pillars of the strategic plan. Taking advantage of all avenues of communication will be key to the success of these initiatives. The Canadian Hereford Digest as the official voice of

BY JUDY FINSETH Managing Editor

the Canadian Hereford Association will continue to serve the needs of breeders as a forum for marketing cattle but will provide editorial content that highlights the great things we offer as a breed as well as information that enables our readers to stay current with the science and news that forms the core of this business of breeding Herefords. As a staff we are pleased to welcome Communications Specialist Emma Cross to our team. Emma’s main role will be to develop a social media strategy that sees consistent messaging across all our social media channels. Creativity and on point messaging will increase the presence of Canadian Hereford and we look forward to Emma tracking the measurable gains we make on the social media front.

As an enthusiastic young Hereford breeder growing her own herd, Emma is keenly aware of the challenges facing the next generation of Hereford breeders. We talk about sustainability and fostering the skill set needed to move from the junior level to active breeder status. It is a big leap with unique challenges surrounding succession planning on multigeneration operations and colossal challenges for young breeders striking out on their own. As an association we also recognize the difficulty of taking breeding programs to a new level, the ability to expand a customer base so the ability to market more bulls and females negates the necessity of off-farm income. Supporting young Hereford breeders is a key plank in the strategic plan and the CHA is committed to action on this front.

Better Your Beef isn’t just a catchy slogan, it is a call to action for the CHA, provincial associations and breeders to continue improving and growing our breed and to make sure everyone in the cattle industry hears that consistent message!

Better Your Beef isn’t just a catchy slogan, it is a call to action for the CHA, provincial associations and breeders to continue improving and growing our breed

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FEATURE STORY

FAMILY & PROGRESS

BY COURTNEY LOMHEIM Contributing Writer

Nestled near the Chilcotin River, you will find the heritage Chilco Ranch. Located one hour southwest of Williams Lake, British Columbia it is rich with history that plays to the sentiments of the cattlemen who saw a land of opportunity and called it home. Today the Chilco Ranch is focused on the importance of traditions, family and a vision of the future.

Dean and Lorraine Miller (Miller Ranches Ltd) purchased the Chilco Ranch in 1992 and today 4 generations call the ranch home, living just a stone’s throw from each other.

Dean and Lorraine are still active on the Ranch and a high priority is put on family involvement. Dean at 84 years young, can still be found attending the “morning meetings” or throwing a loop in the branding trap.

Janet Miller is Dean & Lorraine’s daughter. A nurse by trade she is active on

Low maintenance Hereford cows form the core of the breeding program on this BC ranch

the ranch whether astride a horse or keeping the crew well fed. Unofficially titled as “Camp Cook” Janet’s beautiful home plays host to the delicious food enjoyed by the crew at weaning and pregnancy check time.

Ranch Manager, Jordan Grier (Janet’s son) and wife Crystal share roles on the ranch outside of being parents to children: Connor and Taylor. They both have a passion for training nice horses, as horses play a very important role on the ranch.

Connor and Taylor are 4 th generation on the ranch. Connor is in his second year with a 4-H beef project and Taylor is a 4-H Clover Bud until she is old enough to officially join.

Justin Grier (Janet’s son) lends his skills as a mechanic, along with being the ranch’s “jack of all trades”. Justin’s girlfriend Meghan Cave also offers a hand on the ranch outside of her job as a Veterinarian in Williams Lake.

The Chilcotin is the ideal place to raise cattle with its hard native grass, mild weather and on some ranches “floating meadows.” The Chilco Ranch does not have any of these meadows but for the ranches that do they offer year-round green grass to graze under the snow.

Mild weather in the Chilcotin also brings dry conditions and drought potential. Drought has been a factor in past years making the area vulnerable to devastating fires. In 2017 the ranch was wiped out by fire with the main ranch buildings and some equipment being saved, fortunately no livestock were lost. The dry weather brings on the use of irrigation for around 400 acres of hay and crop land. A gravity fed system was implemented that spans nearly 30 km start to finish. The Ranch works in conjunction with Ducks Unlimited on a water project to utilize that water for irrigation and to maintain riparian areas on the grasslands.

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Hereford is the ‘go to’ breed on the Chilco Ranch. Their good disposition, great maternal ability and ability to perform in the Chilcotin, is unmatched.”

This relationship brings a balance between sustainable cattle production and maintaining the ecosystem to preserve it for years to come.

Jordan is the President of the Cariboo Cattlemen’s Association. This association brings together cattle producers from the central interior of British Columbia. Jordan saw the position as a chance to empower cattlemen, young and old, not only in the Cariboo, but all-over British Columbia. Cattle are not in the forefront within the province compared to Alberta and that plays a role in how the future lays out for the industry. The progressive views of the Cariboo Cattleman’s Association aids in an easier path forward but is not without roadblocks. Jordan notes the aging demographic of cattlemen requires steps to be taken and ignited his passion for creating building blocks that encourage future generations to want to stay on the ranches.

The Cariboo Cattleman’s Association recently hosted events in conjunction with Farm Credit Canada on Succession/Transition planning. The events titled “The Transition Process: Empowering your family to be stewards of your land, legacy and business.” presented valuable information for producers to understand the benefits and

steps needed for building a sustainable future and how to improve ranch operations right now. Hereford is the “go to” breed on the Chilco Ranch. Their good disposition, great maternal ability and ability to perform in the Chilcotin, is unmatched.

Jordan feels the future is bright for the Hereford breed, gone are the days of the stereotypical “Old Hereford Cow”, she has evolved to a modern style cow. This modern style cow is highly efficient, and her low maintenance is essential to the ranch due to a limited ranch crew and 1,000 head plus to manage. The ranch maintains a young cow herd with 5-7 years being the top end of the age bracket. There is no doubt the Hereford cow can

last years longer in the area, but for the ranch 5 to 7 years is ideal.

Dean has been a buyer at the Calgary Bull Sale for over 40 years. The sale offers quality Hereford genetics and has established valuable relationships with breeders. A top-quality bull parallels in importance to top quality females and the Chilco Ranch wouldn’t have either without the dedication of purebred breeders and for that they are very thankful. The only other breed used is Red Angus for bulls on the replacement heifers, which are then returned to Hereford bulls the following years.

Spring brings a start to calving and moving cattle on their rotational grazing system for the season. Replacement heifers start calving end of March and are separated from the cows on a newly acquired ranch

“There is no doubt the Hereford cow can last years longer in the area, but for the ranch 5 to 7 years is ideal.”

Dean Miller

close by. The cows calve in April on their calving pasture. The pasture rotation system has no fences to move, which makes for less labour and micro-management of the parcels. The pasture rotation system leads the cattle back to the ranch site by fall, but if mother nature helps out, they can often pasture cows until January 1st in the rotation. In May, a week of branding occurs with family and community gathering to lend a hand and enjoy the beautiful background of the ranch scenery.

The red and white cattle offer a nice consistent group to market in the fall and for picking out replacements for the future. Grier believes it is important for the ranch to participate in development programs on herd health and traceability that exist for producers. The ranch is currently enrolled in the Verified Beef Program, Age Verification and Zoetis Select Vac Gold Plus.

The future of the Chilco Ranch is based on sustainability and maintaining what the Chilcotin offers for raising cattle efficiently. Also,

Winners

to take on any growth opportunities via land base or adding to industry awareness in British Columbia. Overall, progress and forward thinking is what will keep the future generations engaged in having a future on the Chilco Ranch Modern times and traditions must offer a balance with each other to maintain the vision the Chilco Ranch has for years to come, to continue to raise great cattle.

British Breeds Rancher Calf Sale

Balog Auction - October 18, 2022

TOP PEN OF 10 HEREFORD STEER CALVES

WINNER: HOWARD HAWKWOOD, ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB

SPONSOR: CANADIAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

TOP PEN OF 10 HEREFORD HEIFER CALVES

WINNER: MCKINLEY HEREFORD RANCH, MEDICINE HAT, AB

SPONSOR: CANADIAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

TOP PEN OF 10 CROSSBRED STEERS

WINNER: DRYDEN DOEGE, BENGOUGH, SK

SPONSOR: ALBERTA HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

TOP PEN OF 10 CROSSBRED HEIFER CALVES

WINNER: KEN & TYLER HARAGA, ETZIKOM, AB

SPONSOR: ALBERTA HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

HEAD STRAIT TO THE EAST

Bonanza 2023 offers a unique experience on Prince Edward Island

BY JUDY FINSETH Managing Editor

Experience a Bonanza like no other with Herefords on-site at a luxury resort. From the natural beauty of Brudenell River Provincial Park to world-class service and resort amenities, the Rodd Brudenell River Resort truly has it all and come July it will be a holiday resort complete with the sound of cattle blowers and Junior Hereford members.

driving range,” says Jeff, “and when you look outside the cattle tents you look down over the water.”

Initial planning is to welcome 100 to 150 head of cattle, but if more enter, they will be made welcome says Jeff. They will also be set up to welcome juniors that want to participate but maybe won’t be able to haul cattle that far east. It is a place that families will want to come to, as there are activities for everyone to participate in.

Bonanza 2023 will be hosted on Prince Edward Island at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort from July 25 to 29, 2023. The site better known for its local attractions including golf, water sports and camping will be transformed into a venue for a junior cattle show. Jeff Matheson heads up the organizing committee of Bonanza 2023 and he explained that tents will be set up to house cattle on what used to be an old golf academy. “Where we are planning on putting the tie-outs is actually on the old

The organizing committee is planning on setting up a Facebook page to update information about the venue and the activities as more information becomes available. CHA communications will also be forthcoming as more details are confirmed.

Bonanza is part of Hereford Week in Canada and that means that the Canadian Hereford Association will be holding Board meetings and its Annual General Meeting at the resort. Plans are also underway to offer more activities and events for the adults that plan on attending. Provincial Hereford associations will be encouraged to send representatives for the annual marketing roundtable. Aside from business there are some potential boat tours planned and with two

golf courses on site there will be plenty of opportunity to relax. “You can basically park your vehicle and not have to move for the week if you don’t want to,” says Jeff.

If you are planning on flying, Charlottetown airport is only roughly half an hour to 45 minutes away. When driving most people will plan to cross Confederation Bridge, but there is a ferry boat on the eastern end of PEI that comes from Nova Scotia.

Rodd Brudenell River Resort is the perfect place to relax and unwind with no shortage of activities and adventures for the whole family! Jeff reports that rooms for this event have been booked already and encourages Hereford breeders from across Canada to consider travelling east this summer for a unique Bonanza and an opportunity to experience the best of Prince Edward Island.

BUILDING TRUST WITH CONSUMERS

BY JILL BURKHARDT Contributing Writer

Dave Braden is no stranger to efficiency— especially when it comes to building energy efficient homes—but he’s also using efficiency to better his grass-fed beef operation. The Flamborough, Ontario farmer has been raising grass-fed beef since 1972, when he and a cousin purchased two Hereford cows. Neither of them had cattle farming experience, but he claims he was, “fortunate he chose the right breed!”

Braden finds the Hereford breed requires average quality feed, at best. He says they require minimal attention, are docile, easy to handle, and the cows are excellent mothers. “As labour resources grew scarcer and as I age, these qualities become increasingly important.”

Braden is “very selective” on the bulls he uses. He first breeds his cows exclusively by AI for the first cycle and runs them with a clean-up bull. “I’m pretty careful about the size of calves I have, and I want good udders. I want that calf to get up easily by itself. And I want efficiency,” he said. Focusing on hardiness and mothering ability allows a “handsoff” approach that Braden likes to take. The less that he has to put into his herd with vet costs, the better it is for him. Focusing on doing more with less, is definitely how Braden runs his operation.

Braden wants efficiency with his herd. “I don’t need the efficiency, but I want it. I want to set an example and share with the farm community—This is where we’re going.”

He believes in the future we are going to need more efficient animals that can reproduce for more years and give a consistent weight calf every year, “That’s dynamite, I think, especially with little to no costs.”

His farm focuses on raising the animal from birth right through to finish on grass.

And the Hereford breed is giving Braden what he wants, in terms of efficiency. “It provides scientific information,” he said. “Residual Feed Intake (RFI) is a measure of the variation in feed intake that remains

Hereford provides the efficiency needed on this Ontario grass-fed beef operation

after the requirements for maintenance and growth have been met,” according to the Canadian Hereford Association website. It is a useful genetic marker that Braden utilizes a lot. The RFI has allowed members and potential bull customers to not only learn about this trait, but as Braden says, “to take advantage of the fact that certain animals are far more efficient and profitable in turning plants into edible, human food.” He also is appreciative of Hereford breeders who were early adopters of RFI. “Their willingness to pioneer this program and readily share data with the membership is not only appreciated but essential.”

And bigger isn’t always better for Braden. “I want an animal that is smaller, in general, than normal size.” He doesn’t want big calves or large adult animals; he is looking for animals that are smaller and better

Twenty years ago, Braden was focused on maternal traits. “I really wanted a great milking herd.” Now when he looks at an EPD chart, he likes to see two to three generations of good positive, consistent information when it comes to weaning and yearling weights. “I’m always looking for the next generation of daughters; I want daughters that are a lot better than their mothers.”

producers. “I’m a practical person, but I have targets.”

While other EPD numbers are important, Braden feels most breeders are focused on growth alone, where in fact, in his opinion, they should be focused on efficiency. He finds that sometimes RFI numbers are hard to find, or they aren’t published in sale catalogues. “In a few years, it will become one of the most dominant characteristics

“I don’t need the efficiency, but I want it. I want to set an example and share with the farm community—This is where we’re going.”

sought by commercial customers given the financial, environmental, and cultural challenges we face in the beef industry,” he stated.

we could accentuate the efficiency numbers along with weights,” he said.

But where Braden stands out from the herd, is how he markets his animals. He capitalizes on the “buy local” movement, as well as the “grass-fed” label. He also finds customers from people who are very health conscious and want the health benefits from grass-fed beef. He said many people seek out grass-fed beef for its Omega-3 benefits, which helps differentiate his product from conventional raised beef. When Braden sells a steer directly, he gets to set his price, “I am happy, I am proud of this, and I have a great product,” he said. Unfortunately, he has found some adversaries that are upset about him receiving a premium price. “We, the producer, need to have a product that we can get a good price for,” he said. “I want a way of optimizing the amount of money we get for what we do and are respected for it.”

“The Hereford association is doing a lot of good things,” he said. Education on RFI and efficiency to both the consumer and breeder need to continue. “The breed needs to encourage its members and consumers at large that efficiency is what is coming in the future.” Because the information provided to the association is the responsibility of the breeders, they need to be encouraged to be diligent in reporting on efficiency.

He also feels the RFI concept needs to be front and centre. The “Dams of Distinction” program is already in place, and Braden thinks this should be extended to highlight animals with excellent efficiency. “At shows

He also stands behind his grass-fed beef with a full guarantee. If someone buys beef from Braden, if they find something questionable or that they don’t like throughout the time they are eating the beef they can bring the beef back to Braden and he will give the customer their money back. He acknowledges that purchasing a large amount of beef is expensive, but he wants to make it as comfortable as he can. “If they’re not happy, I’ll give them their money back, no questions asked.” It all comes down to building trust and a relationship he said.

Another part of building the farmer to consumer relationship includes inviiting his customers to the farm for visits, free manure, and to see the new calves. “Very few do it, but the idea is to personalize the source of the food.”

“I’m hoping that people can learn from what I’m doing in a positive sense; whether they do it or not at least they are aware,” he said. If producers can get calves to grow well on minimum inputs, Braden feels that is the future.

“The breed needs to encourage its members and consumers at large that efficiency is what is coming in the future.”

HBI COMMITTEE REPORT

The Hereford Breed Improvement (HBI) committee is comprised of CHA Directors and members at large appointed by the CHA president. Its purpose to enhance the breed and its marketability through genetic improvement and performance evaluation programs.

Happy New Year to each of you and all the best for a successful calving season, be it now underway or still to come.

First, I want to discuss the rationale behind distributing the Carcass Merit Decision Tool to each member, as a mail out, in the spring of ’22. Through our industry consultation and strategic planning process-necessary and focused enhancement of carcass merit has been deemed critical for the breed to thrive. Creating Hereford influenced fed cattle that will harvest with more marbling and larger ribeyes, yet maintain acceptable external fat is critical to optimize carcass valuedetermined by yield grade, quality grade and carcass weight. Until breeders broadly embrace the challenge to enhance these characteristics through intentional data accumulation and sire selection-perception and associated pricing of traditional, straightbred feeder calves is unlikely to change.

The Carcass Merit Decision Tool revealed a herd specific average sire EPD value for fat, ribeye area, marbling and carcass weight reflecting the herd bull battery influencing your most recent calves. Those four values were a weighted average, based on resulting progeny, of each sire

contributing to that set of calves. Our defined breed goal is to make yearly 10% EPD improvements in each of those traits to meet our Hereford carcass improvement target. We provided you a second set of four EPD values that were designed to meet that 10% improvement threshold, so long as you ensured your next set of sires collectively could meet those values on average. The difference between the two sets, be it positive or negative, reveals the difference between where your existing sires are and where we would like to see them for suggested improvement.

We can continue lamenting market results and the tools available or we can recognize that ultrasound values are measured and interpreted by unbiased, third-party technicians and labs, respectively. Consequently, this data is as honest and genuine as any measured trait. Considering carcass traits are moderately heritable, the success of focused and diligent selection is clearly validated in the progress American Angus and their CAB program has achieved in drastically shifting quality grade.

Some may contend that focusing on these traits will challenge our maternal superiority or efficiency of forage utilization and body condition maintenance. We have no intent to jeopardize such breed strengths-we simply are challenge everyone to be more selective in isolating genetics with the data and values necessary to elevate carcass merit, all while balancing other trait values. It can be done, just takes a bit of time, effort and possibly investment. Your bull buyers may not directly prioritize such criteria or information, but with time they ought to benefit from it so long as we have breeders begin seriously implementing improvement. We aren’t proposing carcass superiority, but elevating the base of our breed is critical to incorporate more value.

Past that, another DNA question repeatedly posed is if a simple, affordable test for parentage can be requested? Yes, it can be requested from the office staff. The technical challenge that leads to this question is our current online system doesn’t have the

“Creating Hereford influenced fed cattle that will harvest with more marbling and larger ribeyes, yet maintain acceptable external fat is critical to optimize carcass valuedetermined by yield grade, quality grade and carcass weight. “

ability to show this test as available under the DNA request portal. If you want a simple DNA parentage verification test, in the case of multiple sire pastures, please contact Val, Tara or Katie.

Our committee continues to work on other interesting developments including: 1) Superior Sire and Dam Recognition Programs, 2) Genomic-Enhancement of Residual Feed Intake Testing, 3) Consultations regarding development of Canadian Beef Improvement Network, 4) Joint Hereford-Angus Research Projects. These topics are still being developed and discussed, so utilization by the membership isn’t yet applicable.

Finally, I want to make each of you aware and invite you to participate in the 2023 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Symposium, to be hosted in Calgary, AB from July 3-6. This annual event capitalizes on combining committed minds from production, academics and industry who share a common passion-genetic improvement of beef cattle. This event has excellent producer participation and provides an opportunity to expand your knowledge base and thought process to propel our business forward. Many of the most progressive and successful breeding establishments throughout North America and overseas, regardless of breed, will be represented and keen to visit. A pre-tour is also being organized with Hereford centered events and hospitality for anyone interested.

As always, if you have questions or want to provide feedback regarding current or potential breed improvement initiatives-please contact myself or any board members so we can listen to your suggestions. and continue driving quality, value and demand for our breed.

Lance Leachman

Canadian Hereford Association Executive Director's Report

BY MICHAEL LATIMER Executive Director, Canadian Hereford Association

Optimism about the future and belief that tomorrow will be better is a foundation of all human societies. This is especially true for those working in agriculture as we always look forward to new calves, better sale results, higher crop yields, timely rain and so much more. As we enter 2023, we have a lot to be thankful for, but we need to be prepared for any challenges on the horizon and capitalize on opportunities.

well on British, Continental and even Brahman cattle. The Baldy cow remains recognized as one of the best beef animals in Canada and is an important part of connecting with the commercial sector.

The Better Your Beef initiative will feature prominently in all CHA activities as it provides strategic direction for the Association and for Hereford breeders. As with any strategy it identifies priorities, challenges and desired outcomes while providing flexibility in the tactics and methods used to achieve success. One of the primary goals is to increase the Hereford Influence throughout the beef industry. This will be extremely challenging given the fact that Canada has many great breeds of cattle with exceptional genetics. Perhaps the most undervalued asset we have is to leverage the genetics of other breeds to create hybrid vigor knowing that Hereford genetics cross exceptionally

One section of the strategy that I want to focus on is that of dispelling the perception of Hereford as yesterdays breed. Hereford remains one of the four largest breed associations in Canada by both annual registrations as well as member and junior memberships. This has been the situation for over a decade which indicates a stable and healthy breed with a bright future. Hereford breeders have culled hard to remove animals from the genetic base that have issues traditionally linked to Hereford cattle, so those are largely a problem of the past. The next step in dispelling any negative perceptions is to communicate improvements in the breed and embrace technology. We need to showcase a modern Association and breed development programs supported by marketing campaigns that target key demographics in support of a positive Hereford brand. Efficiencies in member services that makes it easier to register and transfer animals as well as breed development activities which are of value to the commercial cattle sector are a key component in demonstrating change and creating an image of being a forward-looking breed.

I enjoyed meeting and reconnecting with Hereford breeders at shows and sales across Canada this past fall and look forward to doing so again in 2023. I want to wish everyone the best of luck with upcoming bull sales and throughout calving season.

We need to showcase a modern Association and breed development programs supported by marketing campaigns that target key demographics in support of a positive Hereford brand.

RAPPORT DU DIRECTEUR EX É CUTIF

PAR MICHAEL LATIMER Executive Director, Canadian Hereford Association

L’optimisme face à l’avenir et la conviction que demain sera meilleur, est le fondement de toutes les sociétés humaines. Cela est particulièrement vrai pour ceux qui travaillent en agriculture, car nous attendons toujours avec impatience de nouveaux veaux, de meilleurs résultats de vente, des rendements de récolte plus élevés, des pluies opportunes et bien plus encore. Alors que nous entrons en 2023, nous avons beaucoup de raisons d’être reconnaissants, mais nous devons être préparés à tous les défis qui se profilent à l’horizon et tirer parti des opportunités.

L’initiative « Better Your Beef » sera la vitrine de toutes les activités de l’Association canadienne Hereford, car elle fournit une orientation stratégique à l’Association et aux éleveurs Hereford. Comme pour toute stratégie, elle identifie les priorités, les défis et les résultats souhaités tout en offrant une flexibilité dans les tactiques et les méthodes utilisées pour réussir.

L’un des principaux objectifs est d’accroître l’influence Hereford dans l’ensemble de l’industrie bovine. Ce sera extrêmement difficile compte tenu du fait que le Canada compte de nombreuses races bovines exceptionnelles dotées d’une génétique exceptionnelle.

L’atout le plus sous-évalué que nous ayons est peut-être de tirer parti de la génétique d’autres races pour créer une vigueur hybride, sachant que la génétique Hereford se croise exceptionnellement bien sur les bovins britanniques, continentaux et même Brahman. La vache à tête blanche demeure reconnue comme des meilleures productrice de boeuf au Canada et est un élément important de la connexion avec le secteur commercial

Une partie de la stratégie sur laquelle je veux me concentrer est celle de dissiper la perception de Hereford étant une race d’hier. Hereford demeure l’une des quatre plus grandes associations de races

au Canada, tant par les enregistrements annuels que par les adhésions de membres et juniors. C’est la situation depuis plus d’une décennie, ce qui indique une race stable et saine avec un brillant avenir. Par voie de sélection, les éleveurs de Hereford ont retiré de la base génétique les animaux avec des problèmes traditionnellement liés aux bovins Hereford, donc ceux-ci sont en grande partie un problème du passé. La prochaine étape pour dissiper toute perception négative consiste à communiquer les améliorations apportées à la race et à adopter la technologie. Nous devons présenter une association moderne et des programmes de développement de race soutenus par des campagnes de marketing ciblant des données démographiques clés à l’appui d’une marque Hereford positive. L’efficacité des services aux membres qui facilitent l’enregistrement et

le transfert des animaux ainsi que les activités de développement de la race qui sont utiles au secteur commercial de l’élevage bovin sont un élément clé pour démontrer le changement et créer une image de race tournée vers l’avenir.

J’ai apprécié rencontrer et renouer avec les éleveurs Hereford lors d’expositions et de ventes à travers le Canada l’automne dernier et j’ai hâte de le faire à nouveau en 2023. Je souhaite à tous la meilleure des chances avec vos ventes de taureaux à venir et tout au long de la saison de vêlage.

Nous devons présenter une association moderne et des programmes de développement de race soutenus par des campagnes de marketing ciblant des données démographiques clés à l’appui d’une marque Hereford positive.

Canadian Junior Hereford Association

CJHA President's Message

BY DANIEL SCHUEPBACH President of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a great holiday season with family and friends.

In 2023 we are welcoming a new group of delegates, executive and directors at large onto the CJHA board. We are all very excited to organize upcoming CJHA projects and represent fellow juniors. I encourage all CJHA members to contact your provincial delegates with any questions, concerns, or ideas you would like brought up at our national council meetings.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to our outgoing delegates for all their hard work on the board, your work did not go unnoticed. I would also like to thank all the adult advisors, Libby Laycraft and CHA staff for facilitating our events and activities. Most importantly thank you to all our sponsors for your continuous support in growing the next generation of leaders in agriculture and the Hereford breed.

Juniors can develop their own herds by accessing high quality genetics from proven herds through the Semen Donation and Heifer Lottery projects. We also offer the opportunity for juniors to showcase their herds on a national level competing against some of the best cattle in the industry at Bonanza.

There is also the opportunity to practice public speaking, art, photography, judging and showmanship all skills that further develop juniors as strong leaders and producers. Most importantly we give all juniors the opportunity to connect with each other from across Canada while sharing the same love and passion for the Hereford breed. These are friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. So, juniors, keep your eyes and ears peeled for these great opportunities!

The CJHA calendar will hit mailboxes at the beginning of the new year. We would like to acknowledge the Canadian Hereford breeders that advertise their operations and sales in the calendar. Be sure to explore the 2023 calendar for breeders offering top quality genetic opportunities, including sales and operations that are eligible for the CJHA Heifer Lottery.

The Canadian Junior Hereford Association 5160 Skyline Way NE • Calgary, Alberta • T2E 6V1 Phone 1.888.836.7242 • Fax 1.888.824.2329 info@hereford.ca

Bonanza 2023 will take place at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort in Prince Edward Island. With plenty of activities for the entire family, this may end up being the most “vacation like” Bonanza ever and will be a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with each other and see a special part of our country.

As incoming president, I am excited to see what the year has in hold for everyone. I am especially looking

forward to mentoring and encouraging CJHA members to utilize, participate and enjoy the different programs and events the CJHA has to offer.

Most importantly thank you to all our sponsors for your continuous support in growing the next generation of leaders in agriculture and the Hereford breed.

FALL 2022 EVENT REPORTS

SHOW

INDEX 78 Southeast Saskatchewan Hereford Zone Field Day 78 Lindsay MOE Show 78 Manitoba Ag Ex 79 Lloydminster Stockade Roundup 80 Alberta Hereford Showcase 82 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 83 Farmfair International 84 Canadian Western Agribition

SALE INDEX 86 River Valley Genetic Designs XVIII Sale 86 The Autumn Alliance Sale - 40th Anniversary 86 The Remitall West Production Sale 87 Gilchrist Farms & Friends “In It to Win It” Sale 87 10th Annual RSK Farms Elite Genetics Online Sale 87 Ladies of the Prairies Hereford Sale 87 Lone Pine Airress Acres Invitiational Event 88 ANL/Glenlees Polled Herefords & Guests Production Sale 88 Blair-Athol/Haroldsons and Friends 88 Square D Herefords Annual Production Sale 89 Genes of the Future Female Sale 89 Harvie Ranching Female & Genetics Sale 89 Canadian Western Agribition National Hereford Sale 90 The British Connection Bull Sale 90 Stromsmoe Hereford and Angus 38th Annual Production Sale 90 Hirsche Herefords and Friends Annual Production Sale 90 Golden Oak Livestock Cattle In the Snow Bull and Female Sale

4-H ACHIEVEMENTS

Featuring successful Hereford and Hereford influence projects. Send your results to judy@hereford.ca

AUGUST 13, 2022 • BROOKS FARMS, ALAMEDA, SK

SOUTHEAST SASKATCHEWAN HEREFORD ZONE FIELD DAY

JUDGES: COLTON BROKENSHIRE, KEVIN STOCKI, AND KEVIN TAYLOR

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

CHAMPION AIRRESS-ACRES MAVERICK 13K

Airress Acres

RESERVE GLENLEES DBK 155E ALL RISE 21K Glenlees Farm

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

CHAMPION BROOKS 71D 29Z DEANNA 26H Brooks Farms

RESERVE BROOKS 2429 KATE 36C Brooks Farms

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Haroldsons Polled Herefords

From the Show Ring

RESULTS

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • BRANDON, MB

MANITOBA AG EX

JUDGE: JEFF LEES

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

HAROLDSON’S ROBYN 24E 44H

Haroldsons Polled Herefords

JR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE TWIN-VIEW 15Z DEIRDRE 2F

Twin View Polled Herefords

SEPTEMBER

24, 2022

• LINDSAY, ON LINDSAY MOE SHOW

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

CHAMPION Sadie Adams

RESERVE Andrew Jones

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

CHAMPION MHPH 117E HOBBS ET 203H

Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords

RESERVE ELM-LODGE KICKIN IT 11K Elmlodge Polled Herefords

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

CHAMPION STONEWOOD CHAUNTEL 6J

Stonewood Grange

RESERVE ELM-LODGE FLIRTIN 42F Elmlodge Polled Herefords

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Elmlodge Polled Herefords

CHAMPION ARTHUR SA ECLIPSE 90K Arthur Polled Herefords RESERVE HAROLDSON’S TEMPTRESS 24E 100K Haroldsons Polled Herefords

SR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION GRH 57G RITA 12K Greenridge Farms RESERVE RSK FM 30H MISS PRINCESS 34K RSK Farms

JR FEMALE CHAMPION CHAMPION RSK 7165 MISS SAGE ET 90J RSK Farms RESERVE PBHR PRIMROSE 19F 14J Steven Manns

2 YR OLD FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION HAROLDSON’S ROBYN 24E 44H Haroldsons Polled Herefords RESERVE MOOREHAVEN LIAN SARAH ET 9H Moorehaven Farm

SR FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION TWIN-VIEW 15Z DEIRDRE 2F Twin View Polled Herefords

GRAND

CHAMPION BULL

RSK 173D COMMAND ET 91H RSK Farms

JR BULL CALF CHAMPION

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL HAROLDSON’S ROYAL 24E 12K Haroldsons Polled Herefords

CHAMPION ARTHUR 900 3E SOUL 64K Arthur Polled Herefords

RESERVE RSK SCK 7165 WILD CARD ET 120K RSK Farms

SR BULL CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION HAROLDSON’S ROYAL 24E 12K Haroldsons Polled Herefords RESERVE TWIN-VIEW 24E WHIZBANG 7K Twin View Polled Herefords

SR BULL CHAMPION

CHAMPION RSK 173D COMMAND ET 91H RSK Farms

RESERVE XLP STAND FOR ACTION 228H Lone Pine Cattle Services

GROUP AWARDS

BREEDER’S HERD RSK Farms

GET OF SIRE RSK Farms

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • LLOYDMINSTER, SK LLOYDMINSTER

STOCKADE ROUNDUP

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

CHAMPION MANCHESTER Y79D MIST 112J

Manchester Polled Herefords RESERVE HMS HI-CLIFFE 225S GLAMOUR 32G HMS Hi-Cliffe

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

CHAMPION TCF 155E PAY ATTENTION 111J The Cliffs Farm RESERVE K-COW KNOCKOUT 79K K-Cow Ranch

FOR MORE RESULTS from Lloydminster Stockade Roundup go to www.lloydex.com/stockaderoundup

FALL 2022 EVENT REPORTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • RED DEER, AB

ALBERTA HEREFORD SHOWCASE

JUDGE: KEVIN DORRANCE

GRAND CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE

4D 619D JOURNEE 101J

4D Livestock

RESERVE CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE

CCR 6011 ADELA ET 59H

Rocking G Land & Cattle Co.

HORNED JR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION RG 9515 MALIBU 270K

Rocking G Land & Cattle Co. RESERVE ACE EVALUATOR LASS 11K Ace Herefords

HORNED SR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION CHAMPION MW MISS ADVANCE 20K Wyatt Farms RESERVE GH 27E KENZEY 71K Hirsche Herefords

HORNED YEARLING HEIFER CHAMPION CHAMPION 4D 619D JOURNEE 101J

4D Livestock RESERVE MW MISS ADVANCE 1J Wyatt Farms

HORNED 2 YR OLD FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION CCR 6011 ADELA ET 59H

Rocking G Land & Cattle Co. RESERVE BCD 16D HARLOW 057H Dallas Farms

HORNED SR FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION GH SUPER ZAM FAYTHE ET 132F Hirsche Herefords

GRAND CHAMPION HEREFORD PLUS FEMALE REMITALL-W CASHMERE 155J

Remitall West

GRAND CHAMPION HORNED BULL

H DOMINATE 1404 ET Wyatt Farms

RESERVE CHAMPION

HORNED BULL BCD 16D O’HENRY 080H Dallas Farms

HORNED JR BULL CALF CHAMPION CHAMPION CARLRAMS 99E SPECIAL MARK 77K Carlrams Ranching Ltd. RESERVE TANGA TONKA TURIN 208K Tanga Herefords

HORNED SR BULL CALF CHAMPION CHAMPION BR 234F KNOCK ‘EM BACK 77K Braun Ranch RESERVE TRIPLE-A 6049 KODIAK 9K Triple A Herefords

HORNED YEARLING BULL CHAMPION CHAMPION H DOMINATE 1404 ET Wyatt Farms RESERVE ACE EVALUATOR LAD 8J Ace Herefords

HORNED 2 YR OLD BULL CHAMPION CHAMPION BCD 16D O’HENRY 080H Dallas Farms RESERVE UU KINGSLEY 0121H Rafter Double U Ranch

HORNED GET OF SIRE Rafter Double U Ranch

RESERVE CHAMPION HEREFORD PLUS FEMALE ALTA CEDAR 7G DUCHESS 10J

Alta Cedar Farms

FALL 2022 EVENT REPORTS

GRAND CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE

RSK FM 695D MISS PRINCESS 110H Harvie Ranching

RESERVE CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE

REMITALL-W DESTINY 52J Remitall West

POLLED JR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION FIN 37G GRENADA 8K Finseth Herefords RESERVE SUN 91H GOLDEN GIRL 37K Sundance Herefords

POLLED SR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION CHAMPION FCC 8300F BETTY 4K Flewelling Cattle Co. RESERVE HARVIE MS UNLIMITED ET 105K Harvie Ranching

POLLED YEARLING HEIFER CHAMPION CHAMPION REMITALL-W DESTINY 52J Remitall West RESERVE HARVIE OVHF MS FIREFLY 4J Harvie Ranching

POLLED 2 YR OLD FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION RSK FM 695D MISS PRINCESS 110H Harvie Ranching

RESERVE BCD 16D HELENA 027H

Dallas Farms

POLLED SR FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION HAROLDSON’S MARVEL ET 44G Harvie Ranching

RESERVE BCD 405B DELILAH 635D

Dallas Farms

GRAND CHAMPION

HEREFORD PLUS BULL REMITALL-W BY DESIGN ET 50K Remitall West

GRAND CHAMPION POLLED BULL

REMITALL-W HAYMAKER ET 35H Remitall West

RESERVE CHAMPION POLLED BULL REMITALL-W TARANTINO 5J Remitall West

POLLED JR BULL CALF CHAMPION CHAMPION FIN 37G GRENADE 2K Finseth Herefords RESERVE FIN 37G GRENADE 18K Finseth Herefords

POLLED SR BULL CALF CHAMPION CHAMPION FCC 8300F REDZONE 1K Flewelling Cattle Co. RESERVE REMITALL-W REFRESH ET 118K Remitall West

POLLED YEARLING BULL CHAMPION CHAMPION REMITALL-W TARANTINO 5J Remitall West RESERVE NJW PMH COMMITMENT 137J ET Harvie Ranching

POLLED 2 YR OLD BULL CHAMPION CHAMPION REMITALL-W HAYMAKER ET 35H Remitall West RESERVE LAMPORT’S 42F HARVESTER 29H Fenton Hereford Ranch Inc.

POLLED BREEDER’S HERD Remitall West

RESERVE CHAMPION HEREFORD PLUS BULL REMITALL-W ACE ET 26K Remitall West

FALL 2022

EVENT REPORTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • TORONTO, ON

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

HAROLDSON’S MILEY 48G 65J

Haroldsons Polled Herefords

JR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE

C&T KG 51F SHARONA 71J Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords & Chula Vista Polled Herefords

CHAMPION ELM-LODGE KIT KAT 44K Elmlodge Polled Herefords RESERVE STONE-HEDGE CAROLINA 9K Stone Hedge Herefords

INT HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION HAROLDSON’S MARVEL 7437 ET 39K Haroldsons Polled Herefords RESERVE LLH D87 AMELIA 922 ET

Roots & Wings Farm

SR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION ELM-LODGE KOVER GIRL 4K Elmlodge Polled Herefords RESERVE STONEWOOD REMEMBER ME 2K Stonewood Grange

JR YEARLING FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION C&T KG 51F SHARONA 71J Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords & Chula Vista Polled Herefords RESERVE ELM-LODGE JUNEBUG 56J Elmlodge Polled Herefords

INT YEARLING FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION HAROLDSON’S MILEY 48G 65J Haroldsons Polled Herefords RESERVE GGSC CASSANDRA 20J ET Abby Hill Farms

SR YEARLING FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION STONEWOOD CHAUNTEL 6J Stonewood Grange RESERVE STONEWOOD ROSE 7J

Abby Hill Farms

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

KJ MHPH RW 364C MEDIA 240J ET Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Jensen Bros., Roots & Wings Farm, Abby Hill Farm & Tennessee River Music Inc.

2 YR OLD FEMALE CHAMPION

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL MHPH 117E HOBBS ET 203H Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords & Dorbay Polled Herefords

CHAMPION 6MC T/R 561C SHELBY 013 ET

Roots & Wings Farm RESERVE OLTN 7165 HARLEY QUINN 18H Bayview Farm

SR FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION ELM-LODGE FLIRTIN 42F Elmlodge Polled Herefords RESERVE RVP 46A GAIETY 71G River Valley Polled Herefords

JR BULL CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION ELMLODGE KINGDOM 43K Elmlodge Polled Herefords RESERVE STRATH-BRAE KLONDIKE 4K Strath-Brae Farms

INT BULL CALF CHAMPION CHAMPION STONE-HEDGE TRUE GRIT 4K Stone Hedge Herefords RESERVE RW MHPH 8300F KING MAKER 208K Roots & Wings Farm

SR BULL CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION CORP CREEK KOOL KAT 1K Corp Creek Farm RESERVE ELMLODGE KICKIN IT 11K Elmlodge Polled Herefords

JR YEARLING BULL CHAMPION CHAMPION HWCW 695D JIGSAW 704J Courtney Walker

SR YEARLING BULL CHAMPION

CHAMPION KJ MHPH RW 364C MEDIA 240J ET

Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Jensen Bros., Roots & Wings Farm, Abby Hill Farms & Tennessee River Music Inc.

RESERVE GGSC TRADEMARK 9J ET Arthur Polled Herefords

SR BULL CHAMPION

CHAMPION MHPH 117E HOBBS ET 203H

Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords & Dorbay Polled Herefords

RESERVE HAROLDSON’S UPGRADE 33D ET 72H Stonewood Grange

TWO BULLS

River Valley Polled Herefords

BREEDER’S HERD

Stonewood Grange

GET OF SIRE

Bar JM Farms

JR GET OF SIRE

River Valley Polled Herefords

PROGENY OF DAM D & S Livestock

HERDSMAN AWARD

Courtney Walker

PREMIER BREEDER

Elmlodge Polled Herefords

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Elmlodge Polled Herefords

FALL 2022 EVENT REPORTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • EDMONTON, AB FARMFAIR INTERNATIONAL

JUDGE: CHASE MILLER

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

WCC 100B JESSICA 9100G NCX Polled Herefords

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE

ALTA CEDAR 7G RITA 1J

Alta Cedar Farms

GRAND CHAMPION BULL REMITALL-W HAYMAKER ET 35H

Remitall West RESERVE CHAMPION BULL REMITALL-W TARANTINO 5J

Remitall West

FOR MORE RESULTS from Farmfair International go to farmfairinternational.com/ events/results-2022/

FALL 2022

EVENT REPORTS

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • REGINA, SK CANADIAN

WESTERN AGRIBITION

JUDGE: HAMPTON CORNELIUS

GRAND CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE

HAROLDSON’S MILEY 48G 65J

Haroldsons Polled Herefords

RESERVE CHAMPION POLLED FEMALE

HARVIE OVHF MS CANDY 14K

Harvie Ranching

POLLED JR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION ANL ACDT 36G JADA 115F ET 141K

ANL Polled Herefords RESERVE ANL ACDT 36G JADA 115F ET 130K ANL Polled Herefords

POLLED SR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION HARVIE OVHF MS CANDY 14K

Harvie Ranching RESERVE HAROLDSON’S MARVEL 7437 ET 39K Haroldsons Polled Herefords

POLLED YEARLING HEIFER CHAMPION

CHAMPION HAROLDSON’S MILEY 48G 65J

Haroldsons Polled Herefords RESERVE MANCHESTER Y79D MIST 112J Manchester Polled Herefords

POLLED SR FEMALE CHAMPION

CHAMPION RSK FM 695D MISS PRINCESS 110H

Harvie Ranching RESERVE HAROLDSON’S ROBYN 24E 44H

Haroldsons Polled Herefords

GRAND CHAMPION POLLED BULL

ANL ACDT 36G KONG 115F ET 131K

ANL Polled Herefords

RESERVE CHAMPION POLLED BULL

GLENLEES AXA EVOLVE ET 112J Glenlees Farm

POLLED JR BULL CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION ANL ACDT 36G KONG 115F ET 131K

ANL Polled Herefords

RESERVE TORCH VIEW KING 103K Torch View Cattle Company

POLLED SR BULL CALF CHAMPION CHAMPION HAROLDSON’S ROYAL 24E 12K Haroldsons Polled Herefords RESERVE GLENLEES 39G DEVOUT 38K Glenlees Farm

POLLED YEARLING BULL CHAMPION CHAMPION GLENLEES AXA EVOLVE ET 112J Glenlees Farm RESERVE NJW PMH COMMITMENT 137J ET Harvie Ranching

POLLED SR BULL CHAMPION CHAMPION REMITALL-W HAYMAKER ET 35H Remitall West RESERVE MHPH 117E HOBBS ET 203H Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords

POLLED BREEDER’S HERD Haroldsons Polled Herefords

POLLED GET OF SIRE Haroldsons Polled Herefords

POLLED JR GET OF SIRE Glenlees Farm

POLLED PREMIER BREEDER

Haroldsons Polled Herefords

POLLED BREEDER’S HERD Harvie Ranching

POLLED HERDSMAN AWARD HMS Hi-Cliffe

GRAND CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE

TORCH VIEW NEW ERA LADY 13K

Torch View Cattle Company

RESERVE CHAMPION HORNED FEMALE

CCR 6011 ADELA ET 59H Rocking G Land And Cattle Co.

HORNED HEIFER CALF CHAMPION

CHAMPION TORCH VIEW NEW ERA LADY 13K Torch View Cattle Company RESERVE CCR 1326 LIBBY 36K Copper Creek Ranch

HORNED YEARLING HEIFER CHAMPION CHAMPION GH 767 JASMINE 32J Hirsche Herefords RESERVE 4D 619D JOURNEE 101J Dallas Farms Inc.

HORNED SR FEMALE CHAMPION CHAMPION CCR 6011 ADELA ET 59H Rocking G Land & Cattle Co. RESERVE BCD 16D HARLOW 057H Dallas Farms Inc.

CHAMPION Jackson Family Farm Ltd. 1/4 Hereford

RESERVE Aqua Hollow Ranch Ltd. Straightbred Hereford

CHAMPION Jackson Family Farm Ltd. 1/4 Hereford

GRAND CHAMPION HORNED BULL

TRIPLE-A 6049 JAGUAR 7J Triple A Herefords

RESERVE CHAMPION HORNED BULL H DOMINATE 1404 ET Wyatt Farms

HORNED BULL CALF CHAMPION CHAMPION TRIPLE A 6049 KICKSTART 4K Triple A Herefords RESERVE TRIPLE A 6049 KODIAK 9K Triple A Herefords

HORNED YEARLING BULL CHAMPION CHAMPION TRIPLE-A 6049 JAGUAR 7J Triple A Herefords RESERVE H DOMINATE 1404 ET Wyatt Farms

HORNED SR BULL CHAMPION CHAMPION BLAIR-ATHOL 206 ENFORCER 107H Blair Athol Farms RESERVE H70-QUANTOCK KJ 664H T Bar K Ranch

HORNED BREEDER’S HERD Hirsche Herefords

HORNED GET OF SIRE Triple A Herefords

HORNED PREMIER BREEDER Nelson Hirsche Purebreds

HORNED BREEDER’S HERD Hirsche Herefords

HORNED HERDSMAN AWARD Triple A Herefords

THE CANADIAN HEREFORD DIGEST

September 16, 2022• Newburgh, ON

RIVER VALLEY GENETIC DESIGNS XVIII SALE

Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Average

1 Flush $15,000.00

1 Cow/Bull Calf Pair $13,200.00

15 Cow/Heifer Calf Pairs $8,573.33

10.5 Cows $7,147.62

2 Bull Calves $4,500.00

5 Heifer Calves $4 ,240.00

4 Bred Heifers $4 ,200.00

38.5 lots grossed $278,850.00

Top Sellers

» FLUSH

LOT 1 RVP 46A GAIETY 71G ($15,000)

BUYER Iris Creek Farm & Cuddy/Elmbank Farm

SIRE RVP 9050 ARCHITECT 46A

SOD TDP CROSSOVER Z400

» COW/CALF PAIR

LOT 24 LONE-SPRUCE 9D KANDY GIRL 10G ($18,000)

BUYER South Line Polled Herefords

SIRE CRR 109 CATAPULT 322

SOD TRIARA WIDE LOAD 391W

LOT 24A&BRVP 57G KANDY 107K & RVP 57G KANDANCE 108K

BUYER South Line Polled Herefords

SIRE NJW 11B 6589 AUTHORITY 57G ET

SOD CRR 109 CATAPULT 322

» COW

LOT 36 MOHICAN ROSIE 92G ET ($25,000) 1/2 Interest

BUYER Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords

SIRE INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET

SOD NJW 73S W18 HOMEGROWN 8Y ET

» BULL CALF

LOT 3 RVP 6153 KRUZ 5K ($5,000)

BUYER Greencrest Farms

SIRE NJW 76S 27A LONG RANGE 203D ET

SOD RVP 905D ARCHITECT 46A

REPORTS Sales

» RIVER VALLEY CONT

» HEIFER CALF

LOT 18A RVP 6153 RIVERVALLEY KAY 59K ($6,250)

BUYER Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords

SIRE BOYD 31Z BLUEPRINT 6153 SOD BOYD FT KNOX 17Y XZ5 4040

» BRED HEIFER

LOT 40 RVP 203D JOJO 36J ($4,500)

BUYER Rimke Cattle Co.

SIRE NJW 76S 27A LONG RANGE 03D

SOD CHURCHILL KICKSTART 501C ET

September 18, 2022 • Orillia, ON THE AUTUMN ALLIANCE SALE40TH ANNIVERSARY Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Average

1.58 Bull Calves $57,594.94 13 Cow/Heifer Calf Pair $11,207.69 25.5 Heifer Calves $8,941.18 12 Bred Heifers $4,362.50 1 Recipient $6,500.00 3 Embryo Lots $571.43 Grossed $527,550.00

Top Sellers

LOT 1 MHPH G16 KODIAK ET 1021K ($67,500) 1/2 Interest

BUYER Dorbay Polled Herefords

SIRE LOEWEN GENESIS G16 ET SOD MHPH 102S WYATT 301W

LOT 8 MHPH 8G VELVET ET 1221K ($22,500) 1/2 Interest

BUYER Roots and Wings Farms SIRE JDH AH BENTON 8G ET SOD KJ 482Y DOMINO 833A

October 8, 2022 • Olds, AB

THE REMITALL WEST

SALE Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran Average ½ Interest Hereford Bull Calf $10,000 10 ½ Hereford Heifer Calves $7,343

Hereford Bred Heifers $7,481

Hereford Plus Heifer Calves $3,625

Hereford Plus Bred Heifers $5,167 19 Angus Bred Heifers $3,300 6 Hereford Embryos $675 Grossed $296,300

Top Sellers

LOT 3 REMITALL-W DESTINY 52J ($49,000)

BUYER Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords

SIRE REMITALL ONLINE 122L

SOD MHPH 521X ACTION 106A

LOT 20 REMITALL-W BELLE ET 135K ($28,500) 1/2 Interest

BUYER Harvey Duke

SIRE REMITALL-W GOLD RUSH ET 91H

SOD REMITALL-WEST GAME DAY ET 74Y

October 8, 2022 • Lucknow, ON GILCHRIST FARMS & FRIENDS “IN IT TO WIN IT” SALE

Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Average 8 Hereford Lots $8,200

Top Sellers

LOT 52 LONE-SPRUCE 322 ZIPPEDY 8G ($24,000)

BUYER Charles and Mary Lyn Bray

SIRE CRR 109 CATAPULT 322 SOD NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

LOT 56 ICF WILMA 901 101K ($12,500)

BUYER River Valley Polled Herefords

SIRE CSC 701 BOLDER 901

SOD ANL C HAR T100 TAHOE 86 ET 23B

October 8-11, 2022 • Douglas, MB 10TH ANNUAL RSK FARMS ELITE GENETICS ONLINE SALE smartauctions.co

Average 19 Live Lots $4833.00 6 Embryos $585.71 95 Doses of Semen $87.37

Top Sellers

» HEIFER CALF

LOT 1 RSK 91H MISS IVORY 7K ($10,000) 1/2 Interest

BUYER Tinley and Lyla Harvie & Parker and Landon Springford SIRE RSK 173D COMMAND ET 91H SOD TH 200J 63N TUNDRA 110X

» BRED HEIFER

LOT 12 RSK AY-WON 8Y MS MAGNOLIA 23J ($6,000)

BUYER Clayton Schneider SIRE NJW 73S W18 HOMEGROWN 8Y ET SOD RSK 719T FREESTYLE 4Z

October 9, 2022

LADIES OF THE PRAIRIES HEREFORD SALE sconlinesales.com

Average

12 Lots $3137.50

Grossed $37,650

Top Sellers

LOT 5 TCF 155E BETTY BOO 117J ($6,000)

BUYER Payton Smith SIRE GHC C5 ATTENTION 155E SOD GHC VISA 75D

FALL 2022 SALES SUMMARY

October 14, 2022 • Vibank, SK

LONE PINE AIRRIESS ACRES INVITATIONAL EVENT

Auctioneer: Chris Poley

Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Average

1 Bull Calf $18,500.00

2 Cow-Calf Pairs $9,625.00

15 Heifer Calves $4,220.00

31 Bred Females $4,411.29 Grossed $237,800.00

Top Sellers

» BRED FEMALE

LOT 45A CRITT MISS HOLLIE 25J ($11,500)

BUYER Airriess Acres SIRE INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET SOD SHF ALL STAR 42X A191

LOT 9 XLP 190B ZOOM ZOOM 702J ($10,000)

BUYER Steven Knutson SIRE HARVIE COOL WATER ET 190B SOD CHURCHILL KICKSTART 501C ET

» HEIFER CALF

LOT 1 KIRBY-LONEPINE MV SYBIL 37K ($9,250)

BUYER River Valley Polled Herefords SIRE NJW 11B 6589 AUTHORITY 57G ET SOD XLP 75Z KELSEY 55B

» BULL CALF

LOT 49 CRITT OPTION 28K ($10,000) 1/2 Interest

BUYER Coulee Crest Farms Ltd.

SIRE SHF HORIZON D287 H022 ET

SOD KCF BENNETT IMPACT B451

» COW/CALF

PAIR

LOT 43/44 GHC MISS LEGEND 167F & CRITT MISS YORK 38K ($12,750)

BUYER Twin View Polled Herefords/River Valley Polled Herefords

SIRE KCF BENNETT IMPACT B451 SOD SHF MANNING W18 Z22

REPORTS Sales

October 15, 2022 • Steelman, SK

ANL/GLENLEES POLLED HEREFORDS & GUESTS PRODUCTION SALE

Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Average

12 Heifer Calves $9,720.83

39 Bred Heifers $7,029.49

1 Embryo Lots $1,500.00

3 Embryo Lots $400.00 Grossed $369,300.00

Top Sellers

» BRED HEIFER

LOT 53 GLENLEES MHPH 4040 ARTWORK 45J ($41,000)

BUYER Steven Knutson & RSK Farms

SIRE BOYD FT KNOX 17Y XZ5 4040 SOD MHPH 521X ACTION 106A

LOT 6 ANL DBK 4013 MIRIAH 106F 29J ($22,000)

BUYER Logan Topp & Mohican West

SIRE INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET SOD TH 745A 7B START ME UP 71D

LOT 54 GLENLEES DBK 4013 TAYLOR 56J ($20,000)

BUYER Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords

SIRE INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET SOD FTF PROSPECTOR 145Y

» HEIFER CALF

LOT 1 ANL ACDT 244 JADA 115 ET 159K ($27,500)

BUYER Manchester Polled Herefords & Alexander Neufeld

SIRE SHF HODGEMAN F158 H244

SOD TH 745A 7B START ME UP 71D

LOT 50 GLENLEES 39G TEMPTRESS 43K ($15,000)

BUYER SH Investments

SIRE MOHICAN 4013 UPLOAD 39G

SOD TH 512X 17Y LAMBEAU 404D ET

» ANL/GLENLEES CONT.

LOT 51 GLENLEES DBK 69H GLORIA 132K ($15,000)

BUYER Abby Hill Farms SIRE GLENLEES 7454 GAME ON 69H SOD TH 33Y 3X SHEYENNE 740A

October 16, 2022 • Arcola, SK BLAIR-ATHOL HAROLDSONS & FRIENDS

Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Average

19 Heifer Calves $11,947.37 51 Bred Heifers $5,741.18 70 Live Lots Grossed $519,800.00

Top Sellers

» HEIFER CALF

LOT 59 HAROLDSON’S MARVEL 7437 ET 39K ($107,000)

BUYER River Valley Polled Herefords SIRE H MONTGOMERY 7437 ET SOD HAROLDSONS WLC RHINO ET 48Y

LOT 57 HAROLDSON’S JCC MISSEY 24E 21K ($25,000)

BUYER Harvey Duke SIRE HAROLDSON’S JVJ ROYAL 24E SOD SHF TAHOE R117 T100

LOT 58 HAROLDSON’S MARVEL 7437 ET 31K ($15,000)

BUYER Heather LeBlanc SIRE H MONTGOMERY 7437 ET SOD HAROLDSONS WLC RHINO ET 48Y

» BRED HEIFER

LOT 63 HAROLDSON’S ELECTRA 24E 8J ($30,000)

BUYER McDonald Farm

SIRE HAROLDSON’S JVJ ROYAL 24E SOD HAROLDSON’S WLC RENO ET 15W

» BLAIR ATHOL/HAROLDSONS CONT.

LOT 67 HAROLDSON’S LADY 8441 103J ($15,000)

BUYER Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords

SIRE H FHF PILGRIM 8441 ET

SOD HAROLDSON’S WLC RENO ET 15W

LOT 50 PBHR ELLIE 3G 2J ($12,000)

BUYER Chula Vista

SIRE MCCOY Z426 LEGACY 9F

SOD PBHR MW NEW DIRECTION 22C 5E

October 17, 2022 • Langbank, SK

SQUARE D

HEREFORDS ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

Auctioneer: Chris Poley

Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Average

4 Cow/Calf Pairs $7,600.00

5 Bull Calves $8,750.00

6 Heifer Calves $5,808.33 16 Bred Females $4,121.88

1 Embryo Lot $2,400.00

1 Semen Lot $17,250.00

Grossed $185,850.00

Top Sellers

LOT 7 SQUARE-D JEWEL ET 101K ($10,250)

BUYER River Valley Polled Herefords

SIRE NJW 139C 103C RIDGE 254G

SOD SQUARE-D CENTURY 957B

LOT 41 SQUARE-D JEWEL ET 001K ($10,000)

BUYER McLennan Creek Herefords

SIRE NJW 139C 103C RIDGE 254G

SOD SQUARE-D CENTURY 957B

LOT 4 SQUARE-D BOH 303K ($9,500)

BUYER Kootenay Polled Herefords

SIRE NJW 139C 103C RIDGE 254G

SOD SQUARE-D POWER POINT 716B

November 3, 2022 • Red Deer, AB

GENES OF THE FUTURE FEMALE SALE

Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran

Average

1 Pallet of Mineral $1950

23 Cattle Lots $7,602.27

Grossed $169,200.00

Top Sellers

LOT 20 FCC 8300F BETTY 4K ($19,000)

BUYER Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords

SIRE CHURCHILL RED BARON 8300F ET SOD LEVELDALE EXPEDITION 101B 707E

LOT 18 PICK OF THE 2022 FENTON HEREFORD RANCH INC. BRED HEIFERS ($15,500)

BUYER Shane Truby

LOT 8 PICK OF THE 2022 BRAUN RANCH LTD. HEIFER CALVES ($14,000)

BUYER Peter Herefords - GJ Peter/KDG Farms

LOT 7 4D 619D JOURNEE 101J ($11,750)

BUYER Dawson Dallas & Brad Dallas

SIRE BCC DOMINATOR 619D

SOD CL 1 DOMINO 7131E 1ET

LOT 24 GH 767 DOMINO MILLY 73J ($11,500)

BUYER Stephen Wilson/Hirsche Herefords

SIRE CL 1 DOMINO 767T

SOD MJT NITRO DUKE ET 78A

LOT 23B GH 27E KENZEY 71K ($11,000)

BUYER Blake Thomas

SIRE GH 377X ECLIPSE 27E

SOD UPS UPTOWN ET

November 15-16, 2022 • Olds, AB

HARVIE RANCHING FEMALE & GENETICS SALE smartauctions.co

Average

15 Live Lots $14,564.71 200 Doses of Semen $174 42 Embryos $1273

Top Sellers

» FEMALE

LOT 2 HARVIE OVHF MS CANDY 14K ($37,000) 1/2 Interest

BUYER Stephen Knutson SIRE NJW 202C 81E STEWARD 98G ET SOD R LEADER 6964

LOT 1 HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 36J ($26,000)

BUYER Anita Doktor SIRE NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET SOD HARVIE WINSTON 5W

LOT 5 HARVIE MS UNLIMITED ET 105K  ($24,500)

BUYER Yvon Performance Horses SIRE HAROLDSON’S UNITED 33D 36G SOD HARVIE DAN T-BONE 196T

LOT 3 HARVIE OVHF PRINCESS 118K ($18,750)

BUYER Osterndorff Farms SIRE NJW 202C 81E STEWARD 98G ET SOD KJ BJ 719Z TRUMAN 695D ET

» EMBRYO

LOT 24 HARVIE MS CANDY 49F x NJW 79Z 199B BOURBON 126H ET ($1,700/ embryo)

BUYER Springford Farms/Parker & Landon Springford

FALL 2022 SALES SUMMARY

December 1, 2022 • Regina, SK CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION NATIONAL HERFORD SALE

Auctioneer: Chris Poley

Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Average

1 Bull $14,000

2 Bull Calves $18,000

1 Bred Heifer $24,000

8 Heifer Calves $12,063

4 Semen Lots $1,750

3 Embryos $2,633

2 Flushes $10,250

Grossed $205,900

Top Sellers

» HEIFER CALF

LOT 314 AIRRIESS-ACRES ROSITA 28K ($25,000)

BUYER Diamond H Herefords

SIRE BG LCC 11B PERFECTO 84F SOD NJW 100W FOUNDATION 54Z ET

» BRED HEIFER

LOT 307 MANCHESTER Y79D MIST 112J ($24,000)

BUYER Hereford GRLZ

SIRE WORR OWEN TANKERAY Y79D ET

SOD MHPH 521X ACTION 106A

» BULL CALF

LOT 303 REMITALL-W REFRESH ET 118K ($20,000)

BUYER Katie Cox

SIRE REMITALL-W GOLD RUSH ET 91H

SOD KCL WPF THE PROFESSOR 7110ET

» BULL

LOT 301 MHPH 117E HOBBS ET 203H ($14,000)

BUYER Gary Tofteland

SIRE MHPH 3134 EVOLUTION 117E

SOD MHPH 102S WYATT 301W

REPORTS Sales

December 3, 2022 • Lethbridge, AB

THE BRITISH CONNECTION BULL SALE

Auctioneer: Bob Balog

Average

12 Polled Herefod Bulls $6566

22 Horned Herefod Bulls $7004 30 Black Angus Bulls $6802 Grossed $436,940

Top Sellers

LOT 54 JEN 589E CHECK 41J ($16,500)

BUYER Bruce Geigle

SIRE H70-QUANTOCK D 589E

SOD LCI 8116U CHECKMATE 5Z

LOT 42 BJ’S JALAPENO 6J ($16,000)

BUYER Bruce Geigle SIRE CL 1 DOMINO 7131E 1ET

SOD BR 9279 EXTRA DEEP 15Z

December 9, 2022 • Lethbridge, AB HIRSCHE HEREFORDS AND FRIENDS ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

Auctioneer: Bob Balog

Average

35 Bulls $6,269 34 Females $5,390 69 Live Lots $5,836 78 Embryos $615 Grossed $450,650

Top Sellers

» BULL

LOT 66 GH 7057 COPPERSTONE ET 11K ($31,000)

BUYER Stephenson Herefords SIRE C 4212 BLACK HAWK 7057 ET SOD MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

» SPRING OPEN

LOT 29 GH 170H ELITE KATE ET 9K ($16,500)

BUYER DGB Farms SIRE GH SO BLOCKBUSTER ET 170H SOD CL 1 DOMINO 796T 1ET

December 15, 2022 • Olds, AB

GOLDEN OAK LIVESTOCK CATTLE IN THE SNOW BULL & FEMALE SALE

Auctioneer: Danny Skeels

Average

36 Lots $12,086 Grossed $435,100

Top Sellers

» COW

LOT 1A GOLDEN-OAK AXA 24E WHIPLASH 4H ($45,000)

BUYER DJD Polled Herefords & McLennan Creek Herefords

SIRE HAROLDSON’S JVJ ROYAL 24E SOD GOLDEN-OAK OUTCROSS 18U

» HEIFER CALF

LOT 5 ANL ACDT 36G JADA 115F ET 130K ($30,000)

BUYER AXA Herefords

SIRE HAROLDSON’S UNITED 33D 36G SOD TH 745A 7B START ME UP 71D

December 6, 2022 • Etzikom, AB

STROMSMOE HEREFORD AND ANGUS 38TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

Auctioneer: Bob Balog

Average

18 Long Yearling Hereford Bulls $4,551

38 Long Yearling Angus Bulls $5,733

5 Angus Bull Calves $3,820

13 Commercial Bred Cows $2,277

53 Commercial Bred Heifers $2,482 Grossed $479,225

Top Sellers

LOT C&N TORQUE 149J ($9,700)

BUYER Short Grass Ranches Ltd.

SIRE HUTH FTF TORQUE C002

SOD CL 1 DOMINO 105Y

LOT 4 GOLDEN-OAK 87G KEYSHA 233K ($12,250)

BUYER Venture Livestock SIRE NJW 133A 6589 MANIFEST 87G ET SOD C 4212 BLACK HAWK 7057 ET

» BULL CALF

LOT 24 GOLDEN-OAK H244 GANGSTER 245K ($40,000)

BUYER JK Fraser Cattle

SIRE SHF HODGEMAN F158 H244 SOD HAROLDSON’S JVJ ROYAL 24E

» LONG YEARLING BULL

LOT 24 AXA GO PERFECTO 91J ($14,000)

BUYER Rafter 17

SIRE LCX PERFECTO 11B ET SOD BR BELLE AIR 6011

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DALE WILMS

HANS ULRICH

HEREFORD FAREWELLS

It is with great sadness that the family of Hans Ulrich announce his passing, at the age of 92, surrounded by loved one’s on December 13th, 2022, at the Claresholm General Hospital.

DALE WILMS

August 18, 1931November 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Dale Melvin Wilms on Friday, November 4th, 2022 at the Cypress Regional Hospital. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and neighbour. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Cora, and their children Lane (Brenda), Laird (Sharon), Darwyn (Ila) and Darren (Lori). He will be forever cherished by his 10 grandchildren, Carolyn, Cortney, Derek, Misty, Jason, Amy, Robyn, Briana, Madison and Karter, his 16 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Dale was the youngest of four children, born on August 18, 1931 on the family homestead just north of where they live now. He completed his education to Grade 12 at Elmwood School in Swift Current. In his youth he worked at the theatre and developed a passion for vintage movies and enjoyed them his entire life. His generation grew up with music and dancing. Although he had no formal music instruction he could play instruments by ear and could cut a rug on the dance floor. Dad was an intelligent gentle man that loved conversation and had an infectious personality. One of Dad’s first jobs was working in the Round House for the CPR. He loved to tell us the stories of those good old days. On April 20th, 1954 Dale married the love of his life, Cora Rebman. They lived in Swift Current for the first years of their marriage, eventually moving out to the farm to raise their family and pursue their dreams. Dad had a love for animals. He was a modern-day grizzly Adams with animals big and small following him around the farm yard. Dale was well-known in the cattle industry for his registered Polled Herefords known as Emerald Springs Polled Herefords. Dale took great pride in raising the animals and selling many bulls at the bull sale in Swift Current and at Agribition. Dale was a lifetime member of the Hereford Association, as well as serving on the Board of Directors of the Hereford Association. He was a councillor in the RM of Swift Current for many years. When Dale and Cora started their “Golden Years” they enjoyed going on many bus tours, visiting casinos in Deadwood, Sky Dancer, Las Vegas and they also went on an Alaskan Cruise. They enjoyed travelling with their dear friends, Bill & Jeanine Robertson, Fred & Ann Borzel and Reg & Beth Parsons. Dad got his wish to remain on the family farm for 91 years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 4, 2022 after being hospitalized for a very short 2 weeks.

HANS ULRICH

July 20, 1930December 13, 2022

Hans was born July 20th 1930 in Zurich Switzerland, he was the eldest child of Hans and Lina Ulrich. He spent his early years in Oetwil am See, after primary school he went on to farming school. In 1954 Hans made the journey to Canada to see the country and learn the language. He initially spent time in British Columbia in a variety of jobs. When he returned to Switzerland in 1957 he was offered an exciting opportunity to manage a ranch near Claresholm AB for a Swiss lawyer. He came back to Canada with dear friends Florian and Luise Eberl and started managing Dr. Ammann’s Ranch in 1958. In 1960 Hans returned to Switzerland for a visit, and it’s there he met Annette Suter. They returned to Canada and got married June 25, 1960, leading to a long and loving marriage of over 62 years. Together they raised their four children – Elisabeth, Peter, Margaret and Marianne.

Hans had a very strong passion and influence in agriculture, especially the Hereford industry. In time he and his wife were able to purchase the ranch, operating under the very successful operation of Ulrich Hereford Ranch. Hans made many friends within the industry all over North America and was well respected by his peers. The ranch split between his son and son-in-law in the early 2000s in which Hans continued to be an integral part of both operations. Hans was known to be a family man and of strong Christian faith. He spent his “retired” years still being an essential part of day to day operations by running errands, transporting grandchildren, making his weekly journey on Wednesdays for the sale at Balog Auction Mart, and always ensuring to have a good visit with friends.

Hans leaves behind his loving wife Annette; children, Elisabeth Weber (Fritz), Peter, Margaret Schuepbach (Andy), and Marianne; grandchildren Leah Weber, Ruth & Daniel Schuepbach, and Michelle Unsworth (Clint). He is also survived by siblings Ursula Isler, George Ulrich, & Regula (Chris) Witschi. As well as many other relatives and friends in Canada and Switzerland.

British Columbia BC

Provincial Report

BY JANICE TAPP British Columbia Hereford Association Secretary-Manager

Here we are again-end of a year and a new year begins. Here are some highlights of last year and a look forward to 2023.

AGM held in early September with two new members elected as Directors: Kym Jim and Shannon Moebis. It is great to have the increased geographic representation. Thanks to Kym for letting his name stand for Vice President for 2023.

Planning 3 MOE shows is happening around the province: the Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong, the West Coast Show in the Lower Mainland and one for Hwy. 16

Providing awards for 4H members & Juniors around the province continues to be an objective. Thanks to the CHA for their monetary assistance which we matched in order to do this. We gave out a dozen awards last year and hope to continue this year.

Yearly events are returning. Our BC Cattlemen’s AGM, one of the largest gatherings of cattle producers in BC, will be held In Vernon in May 2527. The BCHA will be there.

New logo for BC Hereford to go along with the CHA Better your Beef. New advertising signs will be coming to our major auction marts.

Each of our clubs in BC are excited to be getting back to normal with events and activities. The clubs have struggled the past few years but are actively working to recruit members and planning events to bring back the comraderie of past years.

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West Coast Hereford Club held their first in person meeting since 2019 in November. It was very well attended with over twenty-four people in attendance in Aldergrove. A new executive was elected and discussions were held on events for the club. They will be having an MOE show on September 16.

Yellowhead Hereford Breeders’ Assn. are looking forward to holding their first in person meeting in over two years on January 21 in Vanderhoof

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An Association is only as good as the input from its members. Keep in touch with our Directors and Clubs. Please Be Active.

Remember-we all received genetic, breed and EPD reports on our herds. Use them to help make choices for your cattle going forward. Let’s Better Your Beef.

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PROVINCIAL REPORTS

Alberta AB Provincial Report

BY CONRAD FENTON Alberta Hereford Association President

An extremely busy fall run has come to an end in Alberta as winter has come hard and fast. I’m hoping enough feed has been put away as the province has seen everything from extreme drought to above average yields.

Calf prices have for the most part remained fairly steady which has been crucial to keep up with higher than ever feed costs. The cull cow and bull market has recently backed off but held on remarkably well considering the sheer number of cows on the market. There are dispersals and bred sales happening daily which speaks to the state of the cattle business. Every available acre seems to be being tore up and put into crop. At some point one would think demand will outreach supply, provided imports from South America don’t fill the gap as their low cost of production is a huge advantage in the marketplace.

As a board we have just come off a successful show season that started with the Alberta Hereford Showcase in Red Deer. I believe it was the largest show hosted in Canada with well over 200 entries. This consisted of the Genes Event where despite the horrible roads and weather we hosted over 350 commercial cattlemen. This was followed up by the Gene’s of the Future Female Sale with a strong set of heifers selling to a strong demand. The open show kicked off on the Friday and the Junior Show and Heifer Futurity rounded out the week on the Saturday. Thanks to all the many volunteers and board members for hours of dedicated work.

Farmfair International was once again held in Edmonton. A big thank you to the Skyvirtu Ranch, Kevin Schaub for carrying the lion’s share of the work. All positive reports from the show as many breeders made their way to Edmonton to take it in.

We are quickly moving into the Bull Congress Season. Stay tuned to your area as Grande Prairie, Lloyminster, Camrose, and Stettler all host forms of a Bull Congress. As we speak the Pen Show in Medicine Hat will kick off that is always a well-attended and successful event. Good luck to all the production sales that are in progress and yet to come. Early sales have been positive and the quality of animal on offer has never been higher.

We are quickly moving into the Bull Congress Season. Stay tuned to your area as Grande Prairie, Lloyminster, Camrose, and Stettler all host forms of a Bull Congress.

Alberta Hereford Association Site 6, Box 19, RR2, Okotoks • Alberta • T1S 1A2 780.888-7178 • albertaherefords@gmail.com www.albertaherefords.com

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Provincial Report

BY SARAH HORDOS Saskatchewan Hereford Association Treasurer and Administrative Coordinator

Its hard to believe that 2022 has come and gone and we are getting ready to celebrate with family and friends and ring in the new year. Fall has been a busy one for Saskatchewan Hereford breeders, between harvest, sending calves to market and preparing strings for the fall run, as we are on the other side of that it is time to reflect and start the process all over again into next year. Hereford was well represented at shows across the prairie provinces and out east this fall.

Saskatchewan Fall shows kicked off in Lloydminster with a strong turn out of exhibitors. Grand Champion Female went to Manchester Polled Herefords with Manchester Y79D Mist 112J, Reserve Champion was awarded to HMS Hi-Cliffe’s cow calf pair HMS HiCliffe 225D Glamour 32G & HMS Hi-Cliffe 901 Kore 23K. Manchester’s bred heifer was a top 4 finalist in the Supreme.

Agribition was back to normal and better than ever this year! It was great to see the barns full and lots of foot traffic during the week. Hereford cattle were well represented and seen some success in the show ring, with Glenlees Farms winning the People’s Choice Award in the Presidents Classic with Glenlees 155E Alert 4K. . In the First Lady, Haroldson’s Polled Herefords & River Valley’s bred heifer Miley 65J was named Reserve Champion Female.

The open show on Friday was judged by Hampton Cornelius from La Salle, CO with associate judge Nathan Frost. Grand Champion Polled female was Haroldson’s Miley 65J exhibited by Haroldson’s Polled Herefords, Wawota, SK and River Valley Polled Herefords with Reserve Champion Polled Female going to Harvie Ranching, Olds AB with Harvie OVHF Candy 14K. Torch View Cattle Co, White Fox SK was named Grand Champion Horned Female with Torch View New Era Lady 13K. Reserve Champion Horned female

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was awarded to Rocking G Land and Cattle, Gull Lake, SK with CCR 6011 Adela ET 59H. In the Polled bull show, ANL Polled Herefords, Steelman SK won Grand Champion Bull with ANL ACDT 36G Kong 115F ET 131K. Reserve Champion went to Glenlees Farms, Arcola,SK & River Valley Polled Herefords with Glenlees AXA Evolve 117J. In the Horned show, Triple A Herefords, Moose Jaw SK won Grand Champion bull with Triple A 6049 Jaguar 7J. Reserve Champion Horned Bull was awarded to Wyatt Farms with H Dominate 1404 ET.

On Supreme Saturday, Haroldson’s Miley 65J and Haroldson’s Robyn 24E 44H were among the top 10 female finalists. Remitall Haymaker ET 35H was among the Top 10 Bull finalists. Congratulations to all exhibitors throughout this years fall run! It was excellent to see so many quality Hereford cattle being recognized at the highest level.

Sales have been strong, with a few more production and dispersal sales to come as I write this. Best of luck to those selling, and best wishes to those who’ve added quality to the herd this fall!

The SHA board will regroup in January to start looking ahead into 2023. Membership questionnaires will be utilized to get some ideas on the memerbshops thoughts on potential new programming and events the board is interested in bringing forward in the new year. Members of the Saskatchewan Hereford

Congratulations to all exhibitors throughout this years fall run! It was excellent to see so many quality Hereford cattle being recognized at the highest level.

Association are encouraged to complete the online survey that will be in email inboxes early in 2023.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season, and all the best in the new year!

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Happy New Year!

So here is some of what has happened in Manitoba since the last report. Ag Ex in Brandon was held October 25 – 29. The show took place Friday at 2:00 pm and was judged by Jeff Lees, Arcola Sask. With 58 head of cattle from 18 exhibitors. Thank you to Keith Troop for all your volunteer hours and hard work as Barn Boss. The team on Friday who volunteered to make the show go as smoothly as it did. Wally Mitchell – Ring man, Philip Jones and Blair Rankin who kept things moving as Marshals. Amy Sisson as Announcer, Holly Hyndman, Michelle Rimke, and Samantha Koroscil in charge of prizes, ribbons and presenting them. With Vivian Jones, tabulating the points for the show. To the Exhibitors who took the time to put a string together and come and show, thank you. Those who came out to support, watch and visit you make it even better. The Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor were RSK Farms from Brandon Mb. During the show Friday afternoon, the Manitoba Juniors, who had a BBQ Package fundraiser, made the draw the winning ticket was owned by Alan Woodhouse. Congratulations Alan! Saturday October 29, 2022 was the Junior show judged by Naomi Best, 16 head of cattle were exhibited.

Our annual Good as Gold Sale took place Saturday November 19, 2022. There were 38 lots for sale. The Fundraiser Heifer donated by Twin View Polled Herefords was won by Dan Gullett, Wawanesa, Mb. Who generously donated the heifer back to be auctioned off and the money split between Stars and the MHA. Thank you, Dan.

The MHA is having a new directory made and planning to have it out for Ag Days 2023, the first in – person Ag Days in 2 years. Janelle Gulka was enlisted to design the directory, and design ads for anyone interested. The

Manitoba MB

Provincial Report

BY BOBBI RANKIN Manitoba Hereford Association Secretary

The MHA is having a new directory made and planning to have it out for Ag Days 2023

inside front cover, inside back page and back cover were auctioned off at Good as Gold Sale.

Our AGM took place December 11, 2022, thank you to all who attended. Presentations were made to Michelle Rimke, who was awarded the MHA Stewardship award for continued dedication to the Breed and the Association. The Commercial Breeder award was presented to Dean Buchanan.

Thank you and good luck in 2023!

Manitoba Hereford Association RR1, Wawanesa • Manitoba • R0K 2G0 204.523.2369 • rankinbb@goinet.ca www.mbhereford.ca

Ontario ON

Provincial Report

BY JESSICA LASBY Ontario Hereford Association SecretaryManager

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Ontario Hereford cattle are dominating the show ring this fall! Cleaning up from fair to fair with overall Supremes all breeds in the bull and female side at multiple shows.

The 100th anniversary of the Royal Winter Fair was a huge success. The National committee held countless meetings and it showed. Thank you to all who helped organize, plan and execute the 2022 National Hereford show, your hard work has not gone unnoticed. Thank you to all who sponsored without you we would not be able to make such an event a success. The cattle, exhibitors and breeders were so well represented and it truly was a first-class show. Congratulations to all who competed. The exhibitors brought out such high quality of cattle to the National Hereford Show. The breed truly showed how deep of a breed it is with the Supreme Champion Female of the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Winter Fair coming from the Hereford division, as well two Hereford bulls making the top 5 on their side of the Masterfeeds Supreme Championship

As the breeding stock and show cattle quality gets deeper, it only makes all attributes of the breed improve. We have been seeing this in the Ontario stockyards this fall, as the Hereford and Hereford influence cattle are selling extremely well and the stocker market is at a steady high from week to week. As this is happening in the stock yards the fall sale run in the purebred Hereford sales was exceptionally strong with new and old breeders jumping in and getting some of the best genetics around. This all shows that HEREFORDS are gunning for all the other breeds in full force and are here to compete in the sales barn

Congratulations to everyone on another success year in the cattle business. Happy New Year!

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The breed truly showed how deep of a breed it is with the Supreme Champion Female of the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Winter Fair coming from the Hereford division

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President ⟶ 2023

Chad Nicholas Saskatchewan 306.436.2086 cnicholas@mccoycattle.com

Vice President ⟶ 2023 Janice Tapp British Col.umbia 250.699.6466 ttapp@bcgroup.net

Director ⟶ 2022 Nels Nixdorff Alberta 403.510.2771 nelsnix@gmail.com

Director ⟶ 2023 Nyle Stromsmoe Alberta 403.878.3957 nstromsmoe@yahoo.ca

Director ⟶ 2024 Andy Schuepbach Alberta 403.625.6316 andy@lilybrookherefords.com

Director ⟶ 2025

Janelle Gulka Manitoba 204.365.0931 janelle@twinviewfarms.com

Director ⟶ 2024 Howard Crittenden Box 158, Imperial, SK S0G 2J0 306.963.2414 h.s.crittenden@sasktel.net

Director ⟶ 2022 Jean Tetreault Quebec 450.535.6606 mahjam@cooptel.qc.ca

Director ⟶ 2025 David Alward Maritimes 506. 323.1158 cgalward@gmail.com

Director ⟶ 2023 Jamie O'Shea Ontario 519.477.1238 osheafarms@hotmail.com

Director ⟶ 2022 Lance Leachman Saskatchewan 306.903.7299 biggullyfarm@gmail.com

Director ⟶ 2025 Heather Ribey Ontario 519.389.7745 icf@bmts.com

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