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Sale Buyers: Maplehurst Farms Triple R Limousin Cochrane Stock Farms Pine Creek Limousin THX 6A. Chris Moore We appreciate the support of our fellow breeders and commercial cattlemen throughout 2014 and look forward to working with you in 2015.

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Wishing all our Limousin friends a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2015!

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Manitoba Livestock Expo Report Kyle Wright First off I would like to give a big Thank You to all our exhibitors and sponcors for you support to the Limousin show at Manitoba livestock expo. With out you the show could not happy. Also big thank you to Eden meadows Limousin for traveling to brandon.

We where so glad they could make the trip. Our judge was Dallas George from virden. He did a great job. There was 35 head entered which included 3 lim flexs. This is the first time in a long time we had a point show not including hosting a national show. I hope for next year we can have the same kinda numbers.

Hope everyone has a great Christmas and a wonderfull New Years Thanks Kyle Wright,Wright Way Limousin

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Jay-Dean Smyth Congratulations to the Limousin breed!!! We had 30+ limo’s at the MLE to make it a points show represented by Manitoba and Saskatchewan breeders.

There was a record number of limo’s shown at the national show and sale in Regina at CWA. 140 animals entered and 130 animals shown. Very proud moment in our breed.

Nice to see such a strong showing from 5 provinces.

The livestock sales in general have been strong. There is a lot of enthusiasm in the industry. And is so nice to see! There was many sales in December to pick up some quality breeding to add to your own programs.

Just a reminder of the AGM January 3, 2015 in Brandon, MB. The Ambassador Award will be given out at out AGM supper on January 3, 2015 at the Victoria Inn. We are always looking for people to join our board.

Hope to see you in January!

Till than Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Jay dean

Annual General Meeting Report Travis Hunter Mark your Calendar January 3, 2015 Victoria Inn Brandon

A.G.M.: 1:00 p.m.

Happy Hour:5:30 p.m.

Supper: 6:00 Banquet tickets:

Adults $30.00

12& UNDER $15.00.

Pre-School - Free For Tickets Contact Travis or Rilla @ 204.838.2019 or 204.851.0809

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N E W S & V I E WS The official public ation of the M anitoba Limousin A ssociation

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Congratulations to all the exhibitors to Manitoba Livestock Expo and Agribition this fall for their fantastic display of cattle and to the Manitoba Limousin Advantage Sale Committee for their commitment to the Manitoba Limousin Association and the success of their second annual sale.

Mark your Calendars for January 3 rd , 2015 to be in Brandon, MB and make arrangements to come visit with friends and celbrate the cattle industry with fellow producers. Be an active participant in YOUR organization, We can all do our small part, promote and increase the demand for purebred Limousin replacement stock right through to the retail level for our great cattle. The Manitoba Limousin Association has been active since the arrival of Limousin in Canada. They are advocates for commercial producer friendly policies, to representing and promoting on behalf of Limousin breeders, to business to business networking and education and community outreach opportunities. I hope to see you at the January Banquet following the meeting!

The windchill factor is making it seem like it is going to be a long haul until the snow is melted and those Limousin calves are bouncing around on green pastures. Time to plan and implement your cattle nutrition program, next years cropping and pasture rotations. Grab your hot beverage, cozy up someplace and enjoy the articles and Limousin pictures in this issue. Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for continued expansion of the Limousin beef herd in Manitoba.

Suggestions, creative ideas, and constructive criticisms are always welcomed. Respectfully, Cher yl

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Back row l-r: Travis Hunter, Mark Angus, Bill Campbell Front row l-r: Ashlee Mitchell, Sherry Daniel , Darby Cochrane, Jay-Dean Smyth Missing: Art Rodgers, Brad Hockridge, Kyle Wright,Leonard Gertz

President & 4-H MB Bull Test & Promotion Jay-Dean Smyth Leonard Gertz Roblin, MB. Box 1634 Virden, MB. R0M 2C0 Ph: 204-937-4384 Ph: 204-748-3728 email: ne262527@gmail.com email: lg.limousin@hotmail.com Treasurer, Summer Show Sale & Promotion Travis Hunter Art Rodgers Box 161, Kenton, MB. R0M 0Z0 Box 156, MacGregor, R0H 0R0 Ph: 204-838-2019 Ph: 204-685-2628 email: diamondtlimo@gmail.com e-mail: triplerlimo@yahoo.ca Secretary, Juniors Nominations Ashlee Mitchell Mark Angus Box 1881, Virden, MB. R0M 2C0 Box 450, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0 Ph: 204-556 -2683 Ph: 204-281-5099 email: adm@rfnow.com email: mark@armathletics.ca Director Director Bill Campbell Brad Hockridge Box 92, Minto, MB. R0K 1M0 RR3 Comp 7A, Dauphin, MB R7N 2T6 Ph: 204-776-2322 Ph: 204-648-6333 email: cam.limousin@xplornet.com email: brad_hockridge@hotmail.com MLE Kyle Wright Daily Lau g hte r is Box 1228, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 good for the sou l !

Ph: 1-204-305-0221 email: wrightwaylimousin@hotmail.com Communication Sherry Daniel Box 191, Kenton, MB. R0M 0Z0 Ph: 204-838-2198 Vice President Darby Cochrane RR#1, Alexander, MB. R0K 0A0 Ph: 204-573-6529 email: csf@westman.wave.ca

Our thoughts turn gratefully to our friends and customers …

Thank you for being such a special part in our success and progress!

We wish you and your family Peace, joy and happiness during this Holiday Season, And throughout the coming New Year!

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Douglas Bull Test Station Report On test November 2014, 9 Limousin Bulls, Limousin WDA Average 3.00 High WDA on that date for Limousin. Tag 183 at 3.64 lbs.

51th Annual Bull & Female Sale, April 4, 2015. Phone: 204.763.4696. www.manitobabulltest.com

MJLA Report Had a meeting at MLE. Almost all members were there. 5 juniors showed in the junior limo show.

Congratulations to all of the juniors who participated, the show was ver y successful. We will be having our AGM the same day as the MLA has there’s in Brandon. Looking for ward to seeing all members attend. Thanks to Brodie Hunter and Jay-Dean Smy th for organizing the prizes.

Thanks Jules Smy th

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Our Cow Camp to Yours!

Wishing all of our Limousin friends joy, peace and all the blessings of the season.

Thank you to all of our valued customers, who continue to put their faith in our operation. Your success is our reward.

2014 has been an amazing year in the cattle business and we wish you all continued success in 2015.

This year’s bull offering will be up on the website early in the New Year at:

www.amaglenlimousin.ca

Ian & Bonnie Hamilton Amanda, Clint, Laura & Lillian Seward

Box 55 Darlingford, MB R0G 0L0 email: amaglen@inetlink.ca

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Phone: (204)246-2312 Cell: (204)823-1240 Find us on

Heifer calf replacements, bred heifers and cows for sale at the ranch.

Keep an eye on the bulls at the Manitoba Bull Test Station at:

www.manitobabulltest.com

“Congratulations to our friends at Campbell Limousin on a successful dispersal”.

35 years of strong dependable genetics

Jaymarandy Limousin Merry Christmas to all and a Health Blessed New Year

Lim-Flex B ull Calf pic

Western Gateway Bull Sale

Thank you to Angus for buying our heifer which he trained and showed second in class CJLA at Agribition. His Successes in showmanship and grooming competition in joint with Justin Carvey and Jules at Agribition.

April 13, 2015 Ste Rose Auction Mart Ste Rose, Manitoba

YaHoo Great to experience unseen prices in the cattle industry

Congratulations Jules on winning Junior Showmanship

Kaitlyn at 4-H Club Champion at Portage la Prairie

Box 450, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0 email: lrangus@xplornet.ca

It is great to see Lawrence “On the Road Again”

Len & Ruth Angus 204-937-4980 Len’s cell 204-937-0274 Todd & Jay-Dean Smyth 204-937-4384 Mark & Elisabeth Angus 204-281-5099 Angus & Jules

We are excited with the great job Wulfs Xtreme Sports is doing for us in the pastures and show ring.

His progeny are front and center Bulls in our Spring Sale!

Give us a call if we can assist you with your livestock needs.

LNA Buttercup 18B Thank you to Kaitlyn Davey of Maplehurst Farms with her successes in showing Jaymarandy Hera 8A in the past year.

Thank you for purchasing LNA 18B, Reserve calf in Brandon, 2nd in Class at Agribition and heaviest WPDA heifer in her class at Agribition MB Limousin News & Views Christmas Issue 2014

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heal and wishing you the return of good health and success with the Twin Oak Limousin herd.

Ch a mp io n He ife r Ca lf- Dia mo n d T Li mo u s i n Re s. Ch a mp io n He ife r Ca lf- Mitch e ll F a r ms Ch a mp L im-Fle x Hfr Ca lf- He a rtla n d Vi r d e n Re s. Ch a mp L im-Fle x Hfr Ca lf- Pe mb i n a Co o p Ch a mp io n Ye a rlin g He ife r- L G L imo us i n Re s. Ch a mp io n Yrlg He ife r- Ma p le h u r s t F a r ms Ch a mp io n Se n io r Fe ma le - L +S L imou s i n A c r e s Res Champ Sr Female- MB Limousin Association Gra n d Ch a mp io n Bu ll- Po p la rvie w St o c k F a r m Re se rve Ch a mp io n Bu ll- Ja rma ra n d y L i mo u s i n Ch a mp io n Bu ll Ca lf- Ama g le n L imo us i n Re se rve Ch a mp io n Bu ll Ca lf- Ke n to n Co - o p Ch a mp io n L im-Fle x Bu ll Ca lf- Ho ckr i d g e F a r ms Ch a mp io n Ye a rlin g Bu ll- Ch e rwa y L imo u s i n Ch a mp io n Se n io r Bu ll- Ja ko L imo u si n F a r ms Bre e d e rs He rd - Hid d e n Va lle y L imo us i n

Congratulations to Angus Smyth on his accoumplishments this fall in Showmanship and Grooming.

Canadian Western Agribition Champion Showmanship Congratulations to Jules Smyth part of the Jaymarandy crew!

Good luck Kaitlyn Davey with the purchase of the high selling heifer calf at the MB Limousin Advantage Sale.

Thank you: To the sponsors, exhibitors and organizers of the 2014 Manitoba Livestock Expo.

Your contribution to the beef industry is appreciated!

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Champion Get of Sire, Agribition Congratulations to Jaymarandy Limousin on their prestigious win at CWA in 2014.

Merry Christmas from Our Crew to Yours!

Best Wishes in the New Year to our valued customers for their continued success using Cherway Limousin Genetics!

Now is the time to replace the older or inefficient cows in your herd as well as upgrade your herd bull battery.

We have an excellent selection of Bulls stamped with proven, efficient, high yielding genetics.

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C h a mp io n L imo u a in Heifer Calf

Ch amp io n L im-Flex He ifer Calf

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Reser ve Cham pion Lim-F lex H e i fe r C a l f

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C h a m p io n S en io r Cow Ca lf Pair

Ch a mp io n Bu ll Calf

C h a m p io n L im-Flex Bu ll Calf

Reser ve Champion Senior Cow C a l f Pa i r

Reser ve Champion Bu l l C a l f

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MANITOBA LIVESTOCK EXPO LIMOUSIN SHOW RESULTS L i m - Fl ex - B u ll c alf - born on or after Jan. 1, 2014 1 ) J ay m aran d y L i mo u si n R o bl i n , M B

J DT S o n o f a N o n e 407B L i m - Fl ex - Fe male c alf - born on or after Jan. 1, 2014 1 ) M itch e l l Far ms V I R D E N , M B B D M B A R B I E 2 ) J ay m aran d y L i mo u si n R o bl i n , M B

J L P EA S A N T B R I D E L N A 29B L i m o u s i n B u l l - c alf - born on or after Jan. 1, 2014 1 ) J ay m aran d y L i mo u si n , R o bl i n , MB

J L M R A B o n n et ’s Th u g 4 02B 2 ) M itch e l l Far ms V I R D E N , M B B D M B I N GO 3 ) J ay m aran d y L i mo u si n , R o bl i n , MB

J L B OL D L N A 17B L i m o u s i n B u l l - yearling - born Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, ‘13 1 ) M itch e l l Far ms V I R D E N , M B B D M B UGS Y L i m o u s i n B u l l - born Ja n. 1 - D e c. 31, 2 012 1 ) J ay m aran d y L i mo u si n , R o bl i n , MB

M R A Cl evel a n d M R A 108Z L i m o u s i n Fe male c alf - born on or after Jan. 1, 2014 S pli t 1 1 ) J ay m aran d y L i mo u si n , R o bl i n , MB

J L B a r bi e 5-0 L N A 1B 2 ) Ed e n M e ad ows Fa r ms, Zeh n er, S K

R PY Pay n es B a i l ey 30B 3 ) J ay m aran d y L i mo u si n , R o bl i n , MB

J L B R I L L I A N CE L N A 2B 4 ) J ay m aran d y L i mo u si n , R o bl i n , MB

J L SW E E T A N N I E M R A 4 01B 5 ) Ed e n M e ad ows Fa r ms, Zeh n er, S K

E MF B l a ck B ett y 3B 6 ) J ay m aran d y L i mo u si n , R o bl i n , MB

J L B L I N G B L I N G X TR E M E 13B 7 ) L & S L i m o u si n Acres K ento n , M B

L & S B i g Sh o t B a r i sta LDS 2B S pli t 2 1 ) J ay m aran d y L i mo u si n , R o bl i n , MB

J L B u ttercu p L N A 18B 2 ) Ed e n M e ad ows Fa r ms, Zeh n er, S K

E MF B i n k a 34B 3 ) Ed e n M e ad ows Fa r ms, Zeh n er, S K

E MF B el l a 16B 5 ) Twi n M e ad ow L i vesto ck , Treh er ne, MB

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6) L & S Limousin Ac res Kenton, MB

Pine Creek B elle 7) L & S Limousin Ac res Kenton, MB L&S B ejeweled Angel LDS 39B 8) L & S Limousin Ac res Kenton, MB

Pine Creek Baller ina Limo u sin heifer - born Jan. 1 - D ec. 3 1 , 2 0 1 3 S pl i t 1 1) Cam p b ell Limousin M into, MB

Cam Pooll Alex is 2) Cam p b ell Limousin M into, MB

Cam Poll Angelina 3) M itc hell Far ms Vird en, MB BDM K ATE 4) Tr ip le R Limousin M ac Greg o r, MB

Bar B N icole 5) M itc hell Far ms Vird en, MB

BDM ORPHAN ANNIE S pl i t 2 1) Cam p b ell Limousin M into, MB

Cam Poll Am ar yllis 2) Cam p b ell Limousin M into, MB

Cam Poll Angel 3) K ait lyn Davey West b our ne, MB

Jaym arand y Hera 8A 4) Tr ip le R Limousin, M ac Gregor, MB

Tr ip le R Alex is Limo u sin Female - born01/01-12/31, 2012 w/ ‘14 calf 1) M itc hell Far ms Vird en, MB HSF ZINNIA Limo u sin Female - before 01/01-12/31, 2012 w/ ‘14 calf 1) Ed en M ead ows Far ms, Zehner, SK EMF Your Up 2) L & S Limousin Ac res Kenton, MB Pine Creek Tinker b el l Limo u sin Breeder ’s Herd 1) Ed en M ead ows Far ms Zeh n e r, SK 2) Jaym arand y Limousin R ob lin, MB Lim ousin Get of Sire 1) J ay marandy Limousin Roblin,MB

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Canadian Western Agribition Limousin Jun ior Reser ve Champion Bull Calf. Owned by Jaymarandy Limousin, Roblin, MB, JL Bonnet ’s Thug

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Canadian Western Agribition Limousin Champion Get of Sire. Owned by Jaymarandy Limousin, Roblin, MB, Sired byWulf ’s Xtreme Sports

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Eden Meadows, Grand Champion Female

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2014 – A Year in Review for M anitoba Beef Producers M e l i n d a G er m an M BP G en era l Man ager Like most years in the beef industr y it has been a busy one with many unexpec ted issues arising.

The industr y weathered a protrac ted winter, but when repeated heav y rains came in June and July we k new we were in for a challenging year. Many areas of Manitoba struggled with prolonged rain events, flooding rivers and lakes and the unwelcome consequences that arose: pasture and forage shor tfalls. Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) has been work ing with governments and producers to address both the immediate and long- term issues.

Once we ensured no herds were in immediate danger MBP worked on securing shor t- term programming such as a needs-based forage shor tfall and a feed and livestock transpor tation program.

From the outset, MBP asked the federal and provincial governments to provide meaningful assistance that would lessen the risk of the continued herd contrac tion we have seen in Manitoba. As well, we asked the federal government to consider enac ting the livestock tax deferral provision to provide suppor t for producers forced to significantly downsize breeding animals to offset the lack of winter feed supplies. I n the past, these programs have been used to provide some assistance in times of emergenc y and devastating losses.

Longer term, MBP has been work ing to ensure the provincial and federal governments address water management issues so we can move away from ad hoc compensation pro grams and get back to the business of planning for our produc tion year and marketing a calf crop.

I n November the federal and provincial governments announced the Canada-Manitoba Forage Shor tfall and Transpor tation Assistance I nitiative under AgriRecover y. These programs are being rolled out but we are ac-

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tively engaging both governments to discuss their limitations and to reassess for inclusion those hard hit areas of the province that have been excluded from the forage shor tfall pro gramming.

MBP continually lobbies governments to pro vide policies and programming that will help lead us to a position that will see Manitoba’s beef industr y grow. Manitoba and Canada’s beef industries are at a critical junc ture. I n the last year we have seen tremendous work done by industr y and governments to open up significant international markets. Many of these markets were lost to us when we dealt with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy or BSE in 2003. O f note is the Canadian/European Trade Agreement, which once ratified will pro vide new dut y free access for 64,950 tonnes of Canadian beef wor th approximately $600 million annually. This European deal is for hormone free beef and will provide an additional marketing stream our beef producers.

But that is just the tip of the iceberg as we see many Asian markets opening up for Canadian beef. The Canadian/Korea Free Trade Agreement was signed in September and over time we will see their tariff on fresh, frozen and offal produc ts eliminated. As markets in Korea and Taiwan open up to Canada and as the populations in Asian countries, including China grow the demand for our high qualit y beef will grow as well. More markets will mean more oppor tunities.

Does this mean smooth sailing from here on?

No, even with these oppor tunities we will deal with challenges. One of the significant barriers has been COOL or Countr y of Origin Labelling. I mplemented in 2008, this American polic y has cost the Canadian cattle and hog industries a minimum of $1.1 billion dollars annually. Despite a second successful ruling by the World Trade Organizations Compliance Panel indicating that the US continues to discriminate against live impor ts, the United States has once again appealed this decision.

I t may seem like we continue doing the same thing over and over again without any results but in realit y we are one step closer to initiating retaliator y tariffs on cer tain US expor ts

into Canada. This step will send a clear message that Canadians will not continue to accept this trade barrier. Af ter fighting this issue for several years we are star ting to see a light at the end of the tunnel, and we applauded the Canadian Cattlemen’s Asso ciation and governments for their ongoing attention to this impor tant issue.

MBP is both your provincial industr y voice and is also represented nationally on various boards, including the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattle Feeders Association. We have had a ver y busy year work ing on these and many other impor tant issues and challenges. I want to leave you with one last thought, one that is critical to our industr y. For some time we have struggled with finding sk illed workers for farms, feedlots and pack ing plants. Many young and sk illed workers have gone to the resource rich areas of Canada to work in the oil and gas industries. Now granted, the tide is turning somewhat with the current price of oil, but we have for a long time struggled with labour shor tages.

At first I did not think this was a significant issue here in Manitoba until we were on the road at our fall distric t meetings. I ran into a former colleague who, af ter retiring from his career said he is now work ing harder than ever on his farm. When I asked what was hap pening he told me his hired man quit, as he had retired at the youthful age of 70. While I am pleased that my friend’s hired hand has retired and will enjoy the fruits of all his years of hard work I can now see the star t of a crisis here. More and more we hear of producers struggling to find a sk illed hired hand or labourer. More and more we hear of feedlots and pack ing plants struggling to find enough sk illed labourers to run at full capacit y.

Now if I think back to the ‘dark ages’ of BSE and how, despite the closed borders, we were still able to move animals, albeit slowly, through our value chain. I magine that sce nario now k nowing these key players in the beef industr y are no longer running at full capacit y. I t paints a frightening pic ture if we do not find some potential solutions. This is-

sue continues to be a priorit y issue for MBP. The beef industr y did have a win this summer when we successfully lobbied to have feedlots listed as ‘primar y producers’ thus allowing them access to the federal Temporar y Foreign Worker Program.

I t is challenging to present to you all the ac tivities MBP has been involved in this past year but I hope I was able to highlight a few of the major issues and oppor tunities. Perhaps our paths will cross over the nex t year and I can fill you in on the exciting ex tension and education ac tivities we have been involved in as well. I f you have any questions or comments and we missed you at your distric t meeting please mark your calendar for our Annual General Meeting at Brandon’s Vic toria I nn on Februar y 5 and 6. We have an exciting lineup of presenters and we would be happy to discuss any issues or ideas you have in mind. Stay safe and warm this winter season and from Manitoba Beef Producers we wish you and your family a happy holiday season.

Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday Season filled with Family & Friends

Thank you to our 2014 Customers: Your confidence in our program is appreciated.

MAPLEHURST FARMS

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Canadian Limousin Asssocation www.limousin.com 1.866.886.1605

Another year in the books!

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the CLA Staff, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and let’s all have a great Limousin Year together in 2015; 45 years of Limousin Pride and counting!!

Limousin successes were achieved by breeders across the country in 2014. I would like to congratulate all the Manitoba breeders and thank you for your continuous dedication to Limousin.

Some of you had your best bull sale season ever, while some of you earned your way into a multi-breed supreme competition and won! Many of you invested volunteer time to promote, help where needed and made things happen.

It takes ALL of you to advance the Limousin breed to the next level.

I look forward to seeing all of you on January 3rd at your AGM. Kindest regards,

Anne Brunet-Burgess General Manager

News followiNg the ClA BoArd deCemBer meetiNgs: • There is a small change to the Elite Dam Program effective for 2015. The progeny must be registered in order to count in the qualification.

• As a follow up to the inquiry at the Annual General Meeting regarding the CLA social media content, the Board formalized a policy. "The CLA is to use social media to propagate positive Limousin news and events relevant to Canadian Limousin breeders.”

• The Board directed the General Manager to attend additional events (such as private production sales) when possible and feasible. The Executive will select the events that Anne is to be present at to represent the CLA.

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Your 2015 CLA memberships and/or administration fees will be invoiced on January 5, 2015.

Please advise the office if your contact information has changed.

Whole herd enrolments are due January 15, 2015.

The CLA AGM will be August 8, 2015 in Stratford, Ontario. Brian Lee, Tim Andrew and Richard Renaud will have concluded their term on the Board.

Tim Andrew has completed one term and is eligible to run again. Richard Renaud, who had taken on the remaining of Luc Forcier’s term, is eligible to run again. However, Brian Lee has now completed two terms and cannot run again.

New ANd exCitiNg: • A new CLA website coming soon. The revamp is underway.

A few remiNders: • A new registry system; Digital Beef. Webinars will • The CLA office will be closed from December 22nd be offered to train on-line users. until January 4th.

• A new genetic evalua• The new price schedule, tions provider; International that was circulated to all Genetics Solutions. Make members earlier in the sure to read the comprehenFall, will be in effect on sive article in the Christmas January 1, 2015 Voice explaining this change.

Happy Holidays!

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Nordal limousiN & aNgus Bull sale February 19, 2015 SaSkatoon, Sk

Selling 70 riSing two year old bullS

Box 85, Simpson, SK S0G 4M0 Rob Garner: 306-836-2035 Cell: 306-946-7946 nordallimousin@sasktel.net www.nordallimousin.com MB Limousin News & Views Christmas Issue 2014

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Solid Gold Sale Report

# Gross Average Herd Sire 2 $27,500 $13,750 Open Heifers 13 $94,350 $7,258 Bred Female 0.5 $16,000 $32,000 Bred Heifers 3 $24,500 $8,167 Total Live Lots 18.5 $162,350 AVG $8,776 Semen 2 $10,350 AVG $5,175 Sale gross: $87,850 Live Lots Average $8,776 at Canadian Western Agribition

Campbell Limousin Bred Female Dispersal Sale Report Bill & lauren Campbell

Bred Heifers 27 Gross 103,450. Average 3,831.

Herd Sires 2 14,300.

7 ,150.

Bred Females 90 304,800.

3,387.

Sale Average 119

422,550.

3,551.

Sale Highlights Lot 4 $8,100. Buyer B Bar Cattle Lot 27 $6,600. Buyer Runaway Ranch Lot 91 $5,900. Buyer Triple R Limousin

Manitoba Limousin Advantage Sale Report Travis Hunter

Pick of Triple R Limousin Herd to BDE investments $7,500.

High Selling Heifer Calves: Lot 10 LNA 18B sold to Kaitlyn Davey, Maplehurst Farms, Westbourne, MB for $6,000, consigned by Jaymarandy Limousin Lot 1 RWX 25B sold to Maplehurst Farms, Westbourne, MB for $2,600, consigned by Diamond T Limousin High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 19 ARM 6A Sold to Edwards Limousin, Craik, SK for $4,250, consigned by Triple R Limousin Lot 2 THX 6A sold to Triple R Limousin, MacGregor, MB for $4,200 consgined by Diamond T Limousin Sale gross: $87,850 24 Lots Averaged $3660

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to all the Buyers and Bidders at our Female Dispersal Sale

We greatly appreciate your support

Alistair Boyncon Amaglen Limousin Anchor B - Aaron Anchor B - Jay B Bar Cattle Brady Daniels Cherway Limousin Cochrane Stock Farms Darcy Gerow Diamond T Limousin Dominic & Karlee Sklivas Dwain Mallo Gerry Villeneau High Cattle Co Journey’s End JYF Cattle Co

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Keen Grain & Livestock Ltd Lazy A Limousin Lazy S Limousin LG Limousin L & S Limousin MapleHurst Farms Martin Bohrson NYK Cattle Co Pete Redmond Pinnacle View Limousin Runaway Ranch Smart Limousin Springview Limousin 3 Ridge Farms Trailworks Ltd Triple R Limousin

Bill and Lauren Campbell & Family P O Box 92 Minto, MB. R0K 1M0 204.776.2322 or 204.724.6218 (cell) cam.limousin@xplornet.com

U O Y K N A TH

Thank you to Kaitlin, Cameron, Madison, Courtney and Ryan for your work, support and love.

Thank you to Cam and his crew for all the days before and the day of the sale.

We could not have got them looking so fine without you.

Thank you to Bohrson Marketing for all your advice and hard work and the beautiful catalogue.

Thank you to the auctioneer and ring men.

Thank you to Heather and the kitchen staff for the great lunch.

Thank you to friends and neighbors who helped all year through.

Thank you to our herdsman Al Hughson and to Sean Sprott for all his work and support in prior years.

And last but certainly not least; Thank You to all the buyers and bidders.

We appreciate the support.

It was a very emotional day and difficult to watch the cattle sell. We know they are going to great new homes and will work well in your herd.

And as Bill said in his Welcome in the catalogue ‘We are not done, we are simply slowing down’.

See you down the Limousin road.

Thank you all again.

Wishing everyone a very

Merry Christmas & Happy 2015

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Bill and Lauren Campbell & Family P O Box 92 Minto, MB. R0K 1M0 204.776.2322 or 204.724.6218 (cell) cam.limousin@xplornet.com MB Limousin News & Views Christmas Issue 2014

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L * I R M * O E U L S P I I N R T MERRY CHRISTMAS & BLESSED NEW YEAR 2015

Triple R Limousin would like to thank the fellow breeders who purchased cattle from us in 2014. We at Triple R Limo would also like to extend a Big Thank you to all our Limousin friends that helped out in any way to make the 2nd Manitoba Limousin Advantage Sale a huge success.

Thanks for investing in our program.

• P.D.D. Investments (purchased $7500 Pick of Herd, MacGregor, MB) + 2014 Calf Crop • Edwards Limousin, SK purchase high selling bred heifer • Scott & Larissa Stewart, MacGregor, MB • Maplehurst Farms, Westbourne, MB • Diamond T Limousin, Kenton, MB • Chris Moore, MacGregor, MB • Jaymarandy Limousin, Roblin, MB • John Rutley, Winnipeg, MB • Bryan Kelly, Emo, ON Special thanks to: • Christ Moore, purchasing a package of 9 breds • Bryan Kelly purchasing a package of 6 breds & 2 yearling bulls, High selling $5000.00 each.

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Scott & Larissa MacGregor, MB MacGregor, MB Home 204-685-2628 Art’s Cell 204-8563440 Scott’s Cell 204-8712861 Email triplerlimo@yahoo.ca West of MacGregor at Rd 62W, 4 1/4m North