August 2013 Canadian Hereford Digest

August 2013

The Official Magazine of The Canadian Hereford Association

Bonanza 2013 Results All Dreams Lead to Bonanza 2013

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Faces and Perspectives of a New Generation

2012 2013 Herd Reference Edition

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contents August 2013 Volume 71 | Number 2

Photo Credit: Jeanette Hay, Hartney, Manitoba

features

contents B R A D D U B E AU

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Salt of the Earth

Progress & Tradition

The Dewars of Remsneg Valley Acres

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Benwyn Farms

71 Who Am I? Name That Hereford

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Sale Results

114 Ontario Provincial Report 115 Maritime’s Provincial Report 116 Manitoba Provincial Report 117 Saskatchewan Provincial Report

64 Faces and Perspectives of a New Generation

Bonanza 2013 Results

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110 Known Abnormality Carriers As of July 2013

Board Governance and the Roles, Rules & Responsibilities of Board Members

Young Guns

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108 Show Results

On the Board

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Residual Feed Intake Research Project - Year One Summary

107 2012 Sale Trends

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118 Alberta Provincial Report DETSIWT DETSIWT DETSIWT DETSIWT DETSIWT DETSIWT DETSIWT DETSIWT DETSIWT

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120 British Columbia Provincial Report

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121 CJHA Report

Fact, Fiction and Opinion about 122 CHA Legacy Award, Memorial Scroll & bull testicle conformation Honour Roll

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126 CJHA Honour Roll 127 Future of the Breed CJHA “Future of the Breed” Scholarship Winners

128 4-H Achievements 131 All Star Members Report 2013

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UpFront

147 Quick Reference

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President’s Message

149 Auctioneers, Consultants and Services

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Message du Président

150 Hereford EPD Averages

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Letters to the Association

151 Digest Subscription Form & Ad Deadlines

140 Canadian Hereford Association 2012 Year-End Statistics

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Hereford Horizons

154 On the Edge of Common Sense

142 Breed Builders 2012

112 General Manager’s Report 113 Rapport du Directeur Général

132 Canadian Hereford Association 2012 Financial Statements

143 New Annual, Young Guns & Junior Members 2013 144 Hereford Farewells

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AUGUST 16–25 ...............................................................................Expo Quebec, QC 20–25 ....Provincial Plowing Match & Agricultural Fair, MOE Show, Dundas, PEI 22–25 ............................................................................ Ayer’s Cliff Fair, QC 22-25Kent Count Agricultural Fair, MOE Show, St Marie de Kent, NB 24 .......................................Ontario West Zone MOE Show, Barrie, ON 28–Sept 1 Interior Provincial Exhibition, MOE Show, Armstrong, BC 29–Sept 2 ............................................... Shawville Fair, MOE Show, QC 29–Sept 2 ...........................................Expo Brome Fair, MOE Show, QC 30 ....................................... October Digest Advertising Deadline SEPTEMBER 1 ....................................Western Zone Banner Show - Orangeville, ON 5–8 ...........................................................Richmond Agricultrual Fair, QC 6–8 .....................................................Salmon Arm Fair, Salmon Arm, BC 7 ......................................... Ottawa Valley Zone Show #1, Renfrew, ON 8...............................................Western Zone Banner Show, Arthur, ON 12-16 ..............Richardson Ranch IV Annual Online Auction, Tlell, BC 14........................ West Coast Hereford Club MOE Show, Langley, BC 15 ........................................................... The Sale of the East, Sussex, NB 19 .......................... Lindsay Fair, East Central MOE Show, Lindsay, ON 20Genetic Design IX, River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, ON 21-22.................................................Beef Expo, MOE Show, Sussex, NB 21 ............................................. Source for Success XII, Indian River, ON 22 .........................Hants County Exhibition, MOE Show, Windsor, NS 22 ...............................................Autumn Alliance XXXI Sale, Orillia, ON 28 .................................Carp Fair, Ottawa Valley MOE Show, Carp, ON 29 ........................... East Central Zone Futurity Show, Roseneath, ON OCTOBER 3-7 ..................... WLB Livestock’s Annual Internet Sale, Douglas, MB 4-18......................................Maritime Fall Fair, MOE Show, Halifax, NS 5.....The Fall Round-up Hereford Sale, Lindsay Livestock Exchange, Lindsay, ON 6..........................................Ottawa Valley Zone Show #2, Metcalf, ON 9-12 ..... Harvie Ranching 3rd Annual Internet Female Sale, Olds, AB 11-13 ......................................Expo-Boeuf, MOE Show, Victoriaville, QC 12 ............................................ Remitall West Production Sale, Olds, AB 17 ............................................Hereford & Hereford Influence Calf Sale, Ontario Stockyards, ON 18................... Meadow Acres Polled Herefords Complete Dispersal, Lampan, SK 19...C&T Cattle Co. & Guests “Take the Next Step” Sale, Kisbey, SK 19...ANL Polled Herefords & Guests Production Sale, Steelman, SK 19..................... Partners for Progress, Maple Hill Farm, Shefford, QC 20 ........................Blair-Athol/Haroldson’s & Friends Production Sale, Alameda, SK 21 ........................................... Square-D Production Sale, Langbank, SK 22 ................. 17th Annual British Breeds Bonanza Rancher Calf Sale, Balog Auction, Lethbridge, AB 24-28 ............................................ 1st Annual Elite Genetics Online Sale, RSK Farms and Leveldale Polled Herefords, MB 25 ...........Hereford Influence Sale, Brussels Livestock, Brussles, ON 25 ................... Hereford, Red Angus & Charolais Calf Sale, Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Co. Ltd., SK 26 ..........................................................Atlantic Bonus Sale, Nappan, NS 29 ..Hereford Influence Presort, Heartland Livestock, Brandon, MB

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31-Nov 2 Lloydminster Stockade Roundup Show, Lloydminster, AB 31 ...............................................Stockade Lady Heifer Jackpot 31 ........................................................ Polled and Horned Show 1 ...........................................................King of the Ring Jackpot 2...........................Prospect Heifer & Steer Calf Show & Sale NOVEMBER 2..................Manitoba Livestock Expo and MOE Show, Brandon, MB 1-10 ...............................Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON 1 ... Tim Hortons Canadian National Junior Hereford Show 1 ................................Ontario Hereford Assoc. Futurity Show 2........................................ Canadian National Hereford Show 5...................................................... British Breeds #2 Rancher Calf Sale Balog Auction, Lethbridge, AB 3-10 ................................... Farmfair International, Edmonton, AB 5............................................................... Hereford Genes Event 6............................................................Western National Show 9.....East Central Zone Annual Meeting, Omemee Curling Club, ON 15 ............Fenton Hereford Ranch Inc. Fall Production Sale, Irma, AB 15-21 ........................Justamere’s 13th Annual Online Sale of the Year 11-16 .................................Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SK 14......................................................... Agribition Hereford Sale 15 .......................................................Agribition Hereford Show 15 ................................................... Agribition Red Coat Classic 20 .............................. The Amigos Production Sale, Medicine Hat, AB 21 ...............LCI Doenz Ranches Annual Production Sale, Warner, AB 23 .....Brost Land & Cattle & Guests Fall Production Sale, Irvine, AB 22-27 ....................... Big Gully Internet Hereford Sale, Maidstone, SK 30 .......Ontario West Annual Zone Meeting., East Gen, Guelph, ON DECEMBER 3 .......Stromsmoe Herefords & Angus Production Sale, Etzikom, AB 5...................................BHR Ranches - Genetic Resource Female Sale, Balog Auction, Lethbridge, AB 6 .....................Manitoba Hereford Association “Good As Gold” Sale, Brandon, MB 6 ..........................................January Digest Advertising Deadline

The New Canadian Hereford Association Logo -The logo will be launched in January 2014

Phone: 1.888.836.7242 Fax: 1.888.824.2329

Email: herefords@hereford.ca

Cover photo taken at Pipeline Grazing Co-op, Medicine Hat, Alberta.

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Newsworthy and notable stories from the Canadian Hereford industry

AGRIBITION DATE CHANGE

See events - page 7 - for breakdown

Nicole Hughes receives 25 year pin

Brad Dubeau, CHA Director of Communications, presents the Boychuk Family - Rose Ridge Land & Cattle - with their 25-year pin at JoNomn’s production sale Congratulations to the owners of “BUD LIGHT” for winning the UFA STEER CLASSIC GRAND CHAMPION and CHAMPION in the HEREFORD CLASS. “BUD LIGHT” is coowned by Nicona Brost, Fairland Cattle Co., Logan Chalack, Flewelling Cattle Co. and Deerview Meats.

Jenkins Ranche receives 50-year pin Jen Jenkins of Jenkins Ranche accepts a 5 0 -ye a r p i n o n behalf of the J e n k i n s Fa m i l y from CHA Vice President Doug Finseth at Medicine Hat Bull Show & Sale

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GOLD for Wilf Edgar & Team!

Wally Mitchell Gets Hole in One! and $10,000 RBC Killarney branch manager Alf Archambault (left) and RBC financial planner Cheryl McTaggart present a $10,000 cheque to Wally Mitchell for his hole-in-one at the Rocky Mountain Case-International Charity Golf Tournament.

Wilf Edgar of Little Red Deer Herefords is a member of the men’s Canadian Senior Curling team who recently traveled to the World Senior Curling Championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick. They had 9 straight wins in the round robin and 2 playoff wins against Sweden and New Zealand to claim the Gold!

Photo Credit: Jay Struth/Killarney Guide

Pahl Livestock receives 25-year pin

Rose Ridge Land & Cattle receives 25-year pin

CHA Director of Communications, Brad Dubeau presents a 25-year pin to Nicole Hughes at the Lacombe Bull Sale

CHA Vice President Doug Finseth presents a 25-year pin to the Pahl Family of Pahl Livestock at the Medicine Hat Bull Show & Sale.

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Our daughter Alix designs websites, including ours - check out her work at thestarvingpoet.net Phone (403) 676-2167 Jim and Georgine Westgard Box 27, Sibbald, Alberta T0J 3E0

Our son Clint writes and publishes ebooks - check out his work at lostquarterbooks.com

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We are still ranching and raising Horned Herefords - check out our website westgardwindimuir.com

Cell (403) 664-9412 Email jgwestgard@netago.ca 2 1/2 mil (4 km) North of Hwy 9 at Sibbald on Rnge Rd 2-0

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Remember! The Royal is the National show this year.

Bill Lamport of Lamport's Polled Herefords, is a member of the band "Pure Country". On July 12th at the Balzac, Alberta hall, they held a Flood Relief Benefit "Barn Dance" concert to raise money for the flood victims in Southern Alberta.

After tallying it all up, nearly $18,000 was raised.

A great community effort!

Darian Livingstone of Vermillion Alberta, attended a 4-H Provincial judging where she was awarded a trip to the National Western Stock Show in Denver. She had a wonderful experience and encourages people to become more involved in 4-H. Who knows what kind of opportunities will come up!

Calv

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Both experienced and firsttime cattle breeders will find a treasure of calving knowledge on our new website.

Whether your calving season is just ending or just beginning, it’s worth a visit -

calvingproblems.com

Blast from the past!

Duncan and Scott Porteous with Helen on horseback.

2013 Livestock Markets Assoc. of Canada 2013 LMAC Champion Travis Rogers – Nilsson Bros. Clyde, AB Sponsor

Canadian Charolais Association

The Calgar y S t o c k y a r d s Te a m hosted the 16th Annual LMAC Convention S p o n s o re d by th e Canadian Hereford, Limousin, Simmental, Angus & Charolais Associations.

3rd place Rob Bergevin – VJV Stavely, AB Sponsor Canadian Hereford Association

The 2013 Mile High National Hereford Sale crowd at the Denver Stock Show. It is estimated that nearly 2,000 cattlemen from all breeds were in attendance. The sale overall average was $19,805.00.

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By Burt Grundy

PR E SI D EN T O F T H E CA N A D IA N H ER EFO R D A S SO CIATI O N

The most exciting week held each year, involving the Junior Bonanza show, the Canadian Hereford Association (CHA) AGM and committee and board meetings, is now over. It was a very successful week and I wish to thank the Manitoba Hereford Association and all the volunteers for their time and efforts in this regard. I would also like to commend the parents, grandparents, and the many friends and sponsors who continue to support our Juniors - the future for our breed and association.

Several major programs were initiated by the CHA last year that are ongoing. The first and most exciting is the Residual Feed Intake (RFI) trial to develop an EPD for feed efficiency. A total of 329 bulls were on test for trials one and two, with 316 RFI records being collected. This is a three-year project. Therefore, I invite our members to consider entering bull calves in the upcoming trials three and four, which begin in October. As the project continues and more data is accumulated, a valuable breed improvement tool will be created for all members. Interested members can contact the CHA office for more information.

The first results of the Total Herd Enrolment (THE) All-Star Breeders program were announced at the annual meeting. I am pleased to report that 123 breeders qualified for the program and these breeders are recognized on page 131 inside this issue of the Digest.

The first results of the Total Herd Enrolment (THE) All-Star Breeders program were announced at the annual meeting.

I am pleased to report that 123 breeders qualified for the program and these breeders are recognized on page 131 inside this issue of the Digest. The purpose of the program is to recognize those members who fully comply with the THE mandate of complete and accurate reporting of performance data on their animals. We encourage all members to get involved in this program.

The CHA Board continues to put a major focus on the export of Hereford genetics to Russia and Kazakhstan. Gordon Stephenson and I participated in a government mission with Ministers Ritz and Olson from Alberta in May. The mission for the CHA was very successful in terms of supporting our exporters, raising our profile with both levels of government and supporting the importers of Canadian genetics. Gordon has reported more details on the mission in his General Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report.

The CHA marketing committee brought forward a new logo design which was approved by the Board and presented to the annual meeting. The design is displayed in the Events section - page 7 - of this Digest and we hope the membership likes the new logo which will be gradually introduced on our materials beginning in January 2014.

One last item from the recent annual meeting was the adoption of a new logo for the association. The CHA marketing committee brought forward a new logo design which was approved by the Board and presented to the annual meeting. The design is displayed in the Events section - page 7- of this Digest and we hope the membership likes the new logo which will be gradually introduced on our materials beginning in January 2014.

Many of you may have noticed on the CHA website and elsewhere, that the CHA has been advertising for a replacement for the General Manager/Executive Director position. This is due to Gordon Stephensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to retire at year-end, after nine years with the association. Thank you Gordon for your dedication to the Canadian Hereford Association.

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Par Burt Grundy

PR É SI D EN T D E L’A S S O CIATI O N CA N A D I EN N E H ER EFO R D

La semaine la plus excitante tenue chaque année, impliquant le Bonanza, l’assemblée générale annuelle de l’Association Canadienne Hereford (ACH), les réunions de Comité et du Conseil d’administration, est maintenant terminée. Ce fut une semaine très réussie et je tiens à remercier l’Association Hereford du Manitoba et tous les bénévoles pour leur temps et leurs efforts à cet égard. Je tiens également à féliciter les parents, grands-parents et les nombreux amis et commanditaires qui continuent à soutenir nos Juniors - l’avenir de notre race et de notre association.

Plusieurs programmes élaborés ont été lancés par l’ACH l’an dernier et demeurent encore en cours. Le premier et le plus excitant est le projet sur le résidu alimentaire qui nous permettra de développer un EPD pour l’efficacité alimentaire.

Un total de 329 taureaux a été testé parmi les deux groupes, nous fournissant 316 records. Il s’agit d’un projet de trois ans. Par conséquent, j’invite nos membres à envisager d’inscrire leurs veaux mâles pour les phases trois et quatre, qui

Les premiers résultats du programme inscription total du troupeau (THE) « All Star » ont été annoncés à l’assemblée annuelle. Je suis heureux d’annoncer que 123 éleveurs se sont qualifiés pour ce programme et ceux-ci sont soulignés sur la page 131 dans ce numéro du Digest. commencent en octobre. Les données accumulées tout au long du projet se transformeront en un outil précieux au sein de l’amélioration de la race qui bénéficiera tous les membres. Les éleveurs intéressés peuvent contacter le bureau de l’ACH pour de plus amples d’informations.

Les premiers résultats du programme inscription total du troupeau (THE) « All Star » ont été annoncés à l’assemblée annuelle. Je suis heureux d’annoncer que 123 éleveurs se sont qualifiés pour ce programme et ceux-ci sont soulignés sur la page 131 dans ce numéro du Digest. Le programme vise à reconnaître les membres qui atteignent tous les catégories du mandat avec des déclarations de données exacts sur la performance de leurs animaux. Nous encourageons tous les membres à participer à ce programme.

Le conseil de l’ACH continue de mettre un accent majeur sur l’exportation de la génétique Hereford vers la Russie et le Kazakhstan. J’ai accompagné Gordon Stephenson à une mission gouvernementale avec les Ministres Ritz (fédéral ) et Olson de l’Alberta en mai dernier. La mission pour l’ACH a été très réussie sur le plan de soutien de nos exportateurs,

Le Comité de marketing a présenté un nouveau design pour un logo, qui a été approuvée par le Conseil d’administration avant son dévoilement à l’assemblée annuelle. Vous le trouverez dans la section des événements du Digest - pg 7. Nous espérons que les membres supportent la décision du nouveau logo qui sera progressivement implanté sur nos documents à partir de Janvier 2014. accroître notre visibilité avec les deux paliers de gouvernement et soutenant les importateurs de la génétique canadienne.

Pour plus de détails, veuillez vous référer à la rubrique du directeur général où Gordon partage de l’information à ce sujet.

Un dernier sujet à de la récente réunion annuelle a été l’adoption d’un nouveau logo pour l’association. Le Comité de marketing a présenté un nouveau design pour un logo, qui a été approuvée par le Conseil d’administration avant son dévoilement à l’assemblée annuelle. Vous le trouverez dans la section des événements du Digest - pg 7. Nous espérons que les membres supportent la décision du nouveau logo qui sera progressivement implanté sur nos documents à partir de Janvier 2014.

Vous avez peut-être remarqué sur le site de l’ACH et dans d’autres publications, que l’association a affiché le poste de directeur général/ directeur exécutif. Puisque Gordon a pris la décision de prendre sa retraite à la fin de l’année, après neuf ans avec l’association, nous devons combler le poste avec un remplaçant. Je tiens à remercier Gordon pour son dévouement à l’Association Canadienne Hereford.

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LCI 107R STONEWALL 25X

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BW: 3.1 WW: 61.5 YW: 98.5 Milk: 32.1 TM: 62.9 The Total Package.

Moderate birth weights with tremendous growth.

His sons and daughters are very popular.

BW: 7.0 WW: 59.8 YW: 108.3 Milk: 22.9 TM: 52.8 A real impressive sire.

Rugged, thick and extra long.

His sons were in strong demand this spring.

LCI 8116 RANGER 80Z

BAR-RZ 59T YOSEMITE 25Y

BW: 3.2 WW: 52.0 YW: 80.2 Milk: 26.2 TM: 52.2 High seller at the 2012 LCI Fall Sale. Ranger and his dam were the Junior Division Champion Cow/Calf pair at WHC Rancher Day Show. Extra bone and hair. Outstanding!

BW: 4.0 WW: 55.9 YW: 99.3 Milk: 17.5 TM: 45.5 A top young sire from Zoeteman’s. A class winner at the Hardisty Field Day. Tremendous length and growth from one of Bar R-Z’s best cows.

Additional Sires of 2013 Calves: CC 56M POUNDMAKER 146U CC 268P PATHFINDER 16W

SFL 565R KING LAD 90U LBH 39T STERLING 281W

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We go out of our way to ensure that your expectations are surpassed!

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$2500 PRIZE MONEY - Featuring All British Breeds and British Crossbreds

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Tuesday, November 5th 10:30 AM British Breeds #2 Rancher Calf Sale

Thursday, November 28th 1:00 PM One Four Research Station - Manyberries, AB Complete Cow Herd Dispersal 625 Fancy Black Angus Cows & Heifers Held at Balog Cow Palace - Lethbridge Alberta

Thursday, December 5th 1:00 PM BHR Ranches - Genetic Resource Female Sale 90 -2nd & 3rd calving straight bred Hereford females 30 - 2nd calving solid black & solid red Angus females 20 - 3rd calving yellow Hereford Charolais Females all bred to Corbiell, Doenz & Ramsay Hereford Bulls

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All of us at Balog Auction Thank You for your continued patronage and support! To our many customers old and new, we want you to know, we appreciate you!

Call any member of the Balog team to discuss your marketing needs

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A Letter from a Keith Gilmore Scholarshipp Recipient - 13 years later To Whom It May Concern: While researching grant opportunities for the national charity I founded, and am now CEO, I came across ‘The Keith Gilmore Foundation’.

I didn’t realize you were based in Calgary - as too, now, am I. It’s been 13 years since I received the Keith Gilmore Foundation scholarship. At the time, I was a 2nd year agriculture student at the University of Manitoba. I wish I could tell you how much that grant helped me... in ways I didn’t expect.

Following receipt of the grant, I became one of the youngest students to enter the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

To be honest, I’m not where I expected to be, over a decade ago. Then, I figured I’d get into vet school, meet someone, settled down on some cattle farm in Saskatchewan and live happily ever after. :) But my life took a few detours... I made a national team, left Vet School to become Canada’s first professional inline speed skater... broke a world record... fractured my skull in a really awful skating crash... faced and have (somewhat) dealt with some major mental health issues... and founded the first charity in Canada focused on the prevention of eating disorders and self-harm in youth.

While I’m no longer in the agricultural sector (albeit still with a passion for cattle - I’ve been known to stop a car while driving down the highway merely to better identify whatever beast standing in the field is clearly not a Hereford, Angus, or Holstein!), I still think fondly of the Keith Gilmore Foundation.

Yours was the first scholarship I received at a time I was, really, struggling. On the outside, I looked like the student who had everything going for her... but I was dealing with a major history of abuse and hiding an eating disorder that nearly killed me... a few times.

It really meant a lot to me, to receive the K.G. Scholarship when I did - a vote of confidence, in my ability, at a time I desperately needed someone to tell me I had some worth.

Although I’m probably not the expected ‘successful outcome’ of the K.G. Scholarship (I believe my application had something to do about my then-desire to become a swine vet... sorry to disappoint), but I count the K.G. Scholarship as one of the key reasons I’m now alive. The year I received your support was one of the worst of my life. I honestly don’t think I would be here, if I hadn’t your support to leave Winnipeg (and the abuse I suffered since childhood).

While in the Faculty of Ag., I learned a lot about nurturing roots and shoots, the importance of good soil, and a healthy environment to provide a viable outcome. I hope you find it fitting that I now tend ‘roots’ of a different sort. Part of my job now is to go into schools and talk with kids (and teach parents)... in short, working at making their environment the best I can, so our youth can flourish and grow strong.

Like a critical ray of sunlight, or a drop of water on a parched root, I’m living proof that all it takes is one person (or a scholarship selection committee) to make all the difference in the world.

Thank you, for your support.

Sincerely Meaghan Buisson Founder and CEO, BodyWhys Youth Canada BodyWhys Youth Canada is a National Charity focused solely on preventing eating disorders and self-harm in youth.

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By Brad Dubeau

D I R ECTO R O F CO M M U N I CATI O N S

Bull sales in the winter and spring of 2013 continued to be strong for the Hereford breed. We are seeing a drive from the commercial producer, now choosing more than ever before, to use Hereford bulls on other breeds especially on Angus and Simmental cows. The U.S. beef herd has been trending Hereford for the last several years and that surge in popularity continues. Using Hereford in cross breeding situations

ability to place your logo on all of your animals in the Animal, EPD and Member Inquiry system of the CHA website. This means when anyone searches your animals, your logo will display. Clicking on the logo will take them directly to your website. Also, pictures of individual animals can also now be displayed in the Inquiry System beside a selected animal. As always, we continue to offer sale catalogues, brochure printing and website banner ads. Please don’t hesitate to

New, this past June, is the ability to place your logo on all of your animals in the Animal, EPD and Member Inquiry system of the CHA website. This means when anyone searches your animals, your logo will display. Clicking on the logo will take them directly to your website. Also, pictures of individual animals can also now be displayed in the Inquiry System beside a selected animal. offers calf crops with uniformity, good temperament, and more pounds at the auction market. F1 replacement heifers are also always in huge demand.

That being said, I believe this continues to be the time for Hereford breeders to put their best foot forward where marketing is concerned.

As the fall female and bull sales approach, this is a great time to make that first contact with new customers. Invite them to see your program. Always make sure you leave a business card or a brochure. Keep it within 50 or 75 miles of your place so it’s an easy trip for them. Lastly, always ask if you can call for follow up. Then MAKE THE CALL! If you forget, they will too.

Touching base with past customers that have supported your program either at a sale or by private treaty is important too. It will keep them coming back. Whether it is new purebred or commercial prospects, it will work in both cases.

Preparations are well under way for The Royal, Farmfair International and Canadian Western Agribition as well as other fall shows across Canada. The Royal will host the National Hereford Show in 2014, so start making plans now to attend. With Agribition moving its dates up this year, you will see some date changes to the sales in November. You can always refer to the schedule of events section in the August and October Digests and on the Canadian Hereford Association website. There is a great deal of time and planning that goes into these cattle shows whether small or big and your attendance is appreciated. I encourage breeders to either take cattle or watch the show. This keeps our sponsors engaged and makes it worth the time and effort for those who sit on the committees that bring the show together.

Congratulations to the organizing committee for their tremendous hard work for creating a successful Bonanza 2013 in Brandon, Manitoba. Also, congratulations to all the juniors who participated - great job by all!

The Canadian Hereford Digest side of the CHA continues to look for new ways to help you market your cattle. New, this past June, is the

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10 sons sold to exceptional demand in our February sale averaging $5,960.00.

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Salt of the Earth

The Dewars of Remsheg Valley Acres

By Brad Dubeau

D ire c to r of C o m m u nic atio n s

About 100 miles northwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the home of Mary and Paul Dewar of Remsheg Valley Acres - a well-known Polled Hereford operation, near the small but famous village of Pugwash.

The road leading to the Dewars is dotted with one small farm after another, many of which are cowcalf operations. The area is steeped in national history, as is the farm operation itself.

P ug w a sh i s sit uat e d on t he

“Thinkers Lodge” - a place where leaders from around the world have gathered to discuss such topics as global peace. In 1995, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded, in equal parts, to Joseph Rotblat, secretary general of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and to the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, for their efforts to diminish the part played by nuclear arms in international politics and in the long run to eliminate such arms.

Still today, thinkers from around the

income for Pugwash residents. But both are struggling industries now, to some degree.

The Dewars’ farm is situated on land settled by Mary’s great, great, great grandfather, Major Andrew Forshner.

He was a United Empire Loyalist and initially lived in Pennsylvania and New York. Prior to and during the American Revolution, Forshner never sided with the rebellion. He remained loyal to the British Crown and worked for the British military intelligence.

Both of his American homes were

The salt mine and small farms that otherwise define the landscape used to be the main sources of income for Pugwash residents. But both are struggling industries now, to some degree.

Northumberland Strait at the mouth of the Pugwash River. It is a town that has thrived on a local salt mine. There are miles of mining tunnels under the town and the river. Once known as the Windsor Salt Company, it is now called The Canadian Salt Company Limited.

Pug wash is also home to the

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world unite in Pugwash to continue discussions that began in 1957, to improve the security and well-being of the global community.

The surrounding, unassuming rolling countryside features a lot of beautiful trees. The salt mine and small farms that otherwise define the landscape used to be the main sources of

burnt out, after which, his wife, Anne Forshner, decided to leave the U.S. and move to Remsheg Valley, a place near present-day, Pugwash. There, the couple received 200 acres of land from the British Crown in 1785, in return for the Major’s service.

The same land has been in the family for two hundred years now. The

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Dewar operation is where Mary’s parents – Margaret and Gordon Coulter – farmed. Margaret is the great, great granddaughter of Major Andrew. The surrounding farms are also occupied by direct descendants of the Major.

Mary and Paul were married in 1968.

on the farm. Her sisters Diane and Lynn ultimately moved off the farm, permanently, but Mary and Paul returned to the farm in 1992, when Mary’s parents needed more help.

They built a new home there, beside the Coulters. Mar y was always passionate about the cattle on her

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Scotia, in 1983. That was the start of Remsheg Valley Acres, which is the name under which Mary and Paul operate.

“Remsheg” is an Indian word meaning “the place between”.

The purebred operation is not unlike many other Canadian operations.

The same land has been in the family for two hundred years now. The Dewar operation is where Mary’s parents – Margaret and Gordon Coulter – farmed.

Paul came from Wallace, Nova Scotia, which is only a 10-minute drive from Pugwash. Following their marriage, they lived in Dartmouth, and then in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, for the next 20 years. Paul was an electrician and worked for the federal government. He was employed in the dockyard (harbour) in Halifax where he worked on the navy’s ships. Mary partnered in a hair salon business for 30 years, employing as many as 25 at

family’s operation and she didn’t want to see them sold. Mary’s father only had about 15 HerefordShorthorn cross cows when they f i n a l l y mo v e d back to the farm.

The op e r at ion today, consists

Mary and Paul remember buying their first Hereford cow - “Nessie” - from Norman Spence, of Windsor, Nova Scotia, in 1983. That was the start of Remsheg Valley Acres, which is the name under which Mary and Paul operate.

“Remsheg” is an Indian word meaning “the place between”. one time. In 2012, she sold her half of the business to her partner and has continued to work there one day a week.

During many of those years, Mary and Paul returned to the family farm nearly every weekend to help Mary’s mom and dad. Mary was one of three daughters and was the most interested in working outside

of 72 purebred Hereford cows on 425 acres.

Mar y and Paul remember buying their first Hereford cow “Nessie” - from Norman Spence, of Windsor, Nova Paul and Mary Dewar 33

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Cows are usually turned out to grass around the middle of May and come home around the first of November.

They are wintered in open barns or shelters attached to yards. Calving begins in early January and cows are monitored closely, with frequent checks and with the help of a barn camera.

Calves will be weaned earlier this year, in the first couple weeks of September. Weaned calves are hauled to another farm owned by the Dewars, a couple miles away. The steer calves are backgrounded for a month to a month and a half and then sold to Ken Lawless of Prince Edward Island for finishing. Ken has been purchasing Dewars’ steers for at least five years. Mary and Paul’s groups of steers have won a carcass competition that Ken has entered for three of the past four years.

Heifers are also fed short-term and are all sold as breeding stock, either through private treaty, as consignments to the annual Atlantic Bonus sale in October, or into foreign markets. They have sold heifers locally, throughout the Maritimes, into Quebec and Ontario and more recently, into Kazakhstan and Russia.

Three or four bull calves are retained each year to market. The bull calves are entered into the Maritime Beef Testing Station in Nappan, Nova Scotia. Bulls enter the station at the end of October or the first of November. A committee then picks the bulls that will sell in the annual spring sale from the entire group in the station. The Dewars have had at least one bull selected to participate in most sales and the remainder are sold privately off the farm.

Over the years, the Dewars have exhibited cattle at the Oxford Exhibition, at Dundas, the Atlantic Winter Fair and at Windsor and Truro exhibitions. They have showed many Grand and division champions and class winners at these shows over the years.

The Dewars put up all their own hay until recently. All but 40 acres of their operation is now pastureland. That 40 acres is reserved for top quality small square bales of hay. Winter feed stores are now purchased and hauled in.

Mary and Paul find Herefords to be easy to manage.

“They are easy to live with, easy to house, easy to feed,” says Paul. “They

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Bred for mid March to Major. She is out of the many times champion Centerfold. This one is powerful! Will be entered at Agribition

Mark your calendar for Blair-Athol Haroldsons and Friends Production Sale October 20, 2013 at Blair-Athol Farm, Arcola, SK

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Fancy late March Plainsman out of Heater’s dam. She will be one to watch

Congratulations to all the juniors who successfully showed Blair-Athol genetics at Bonanza 2013!

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have a thicker hide than other breeds and winter better.â&#x20AC;?

In recent years, Paul has had health issues so the couple is in the process of cutting back but they plan never to leave the farm. As long as they are physically able, they will farm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love farming, and Paul loves me, and we both love the farm,â&#x20AC;? says Mary.

A fire burned their main barn to the ground in 2004, killing 26 head, including three show heifers but not even that deterred the couple. They do, however, have help when needed from a neighbour - Derek Boyd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who lives only minutes away from Mary and Paul.

Their grown children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paula and Peter - and their grandchildren, also pitch in on the farm, whenever time and opportunity permit.

Paula is married to Douglas, and

both are teachers in Sackville, New Brunswick. They have two daughters - Emily and Sarah.

Peter is married to Carrie and toget her t hey also have t wo daughters - Maggie and Bobby. Peter is following is Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footsteps and is a hair stylist and works out of the basement of their home. His wife Carrie, is a Mental Health Nurse and is the Assistant Director at the Sunset Community Adult Centre in Pugwash.

It is Maggie and Bobby who are particularly interested in the farm and are becoming more involved as they get older. Both are active in 4-H and plan to join the Canadian Junior Hereford Association this year.

While Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Lynn did not remain active on the family farm, Lynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Laura, was very involved in 4-H and the Canadian Junior Hereford Association and

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became very interested in cattle and animals in general. Those activities encouraged her to become Dr. Laura Coulter, choosing a career path as a large and small animal veterinarian.

Laura now lives in the family home on the farm in which Mary and her sisters grew up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These programs do a lot for our youth,â&#x20AC;? says Mary. Her niece Laura, she says, is a great moral support to her.

Mary and Paul are active in their Hereford community and equally so in their local community. Paul is an Elder at the St. Mathewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presbyterian Church in Wallace, Nova Scotia.

Mary continues to enjoy attending cattle sales and shows when possible.

Most of their free time is spent with family on the farm or swimming at the cottage on the Atlantic Ocean.

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Faces and Perspectives of a New Generation

Young Guns VII Kurtis Reid and Ben Alward

By Catherine Brown

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Kurtis Reid It’s 5:00 a.m. on Kurtis Reid’s second day at Agricultural College in Casper, Wyoming, when he and his team of 39 classmates load into three 15-passenger vans, each of them carrying steno notebooks. There is a 3.5-hour drive ahead to visit ranches where pens of cattle await to be evaluated. The team moves from one operation to another where the drill is basically the same: their

coach makes the official placings and shares teaching points, followed by the students’ evaluations and verbal reasons.

Students also give reasons for their placings aloud in the van, on the way back to school; and in the grocery store and in parking lots and in other settings. Their coaches wanted to ensure these livestock-judgesto-be could reason efficiently and concentrate while giving those reasons, even in the

judging team went on to participate in judging competitions at the Denver National Stock Show and other major shows across the U.S..

The year prev ious, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native, Kurtis Reid, received a scholarship to attend the Nebraska College of Technological Ag r iculture. He cont inued his education in Wyoming, where he earned an Associate of Agriculture Diploma in 2009. Kurtis then went on to attend West Texas A&M where

A farmer-slash-city guy, Kurtis calls himself a hybrid. He was the only one in his high school wearing Wranglers and cowboy boots but says he was never embarrassed but was, rather, proud of his roots. most uncomfortable settings.

“It taught us how to speak in public and be confident in what we see, hear and say, as one of my coaches put it,” says Kurtis.

That was in 2008. After judg ing livestock across 36 different states, Kurtis’

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he was also a member of its livestock judging team, graduating in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.

At 24 years of age and now back in the province of Saskatchewan, Kurtis is an account sales specialist for Masterfeeds; he’s managing semen sale distribution in Western

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Top Left: Young Kurtis with show heifer Top Right: Kurtis, Dave and Grant Reid - three generations Bottom: Sister Kaitlyn and Kurtis with show heifers at SJHA Beef-a-Rama in 2000

Canada for Matt Lautner Cattle; and he’s a very active partner in his family’s Hereford operation. And all other work aside, livestock and livestock judging are his passion!

Kurtis grew up in town but always wanted to be a farmer. His family roots are agricultural and steeped in Hereford history and he has always been active in the family’s cattle enterprise. A farmer-slash-city guy, Kurtis calls himself a hybrid. He was the only one in his high school wearing Wranglers and cowboy boots but says he was never embarrassed but was, rather, proud of his roots.

The Reid family registered its first Hereford in 1889, under The Cliffs Farm. This farm name represents one of the oldest active Hereford herds in existence in Canada. Kurtis’ family is one of the first to import Herefords to Western Canada. The original family members hailed from England and Scotland, immigrating to Ontario and then to Saskatchewan.

Representing the fifth generation of Reids, along with his siblings, Kaitlyn and Kyle, Kurtis halter-broke his first show heifer for the 1998 Bonanza

Supreme Champion Bred & Owned Bonanza 2005

National Junior Hereford Show in Lloydminster, when he was eight years old. That was the beginning of his commitment to “the circuit”, even after that first heifer would eventually run him over and drag him, the following year at the Brandon, Manitoba Bonanza.

Kurtis’ grandfather, Grant Reid, was a 4-H leader, ensuring that his own children, including Kurtis’ father David, were involved in as many cattle shows as possible. David was one of the first members of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association (CJHA), attending its ver y first national show in Red Deer, Alberta in 1980. Since then he has been an active adult advisor to the CJHA. “My father kept the cattle showing tradition of our family going when he introduced [us] to the showring,” says Kurtis in his family history on the family operation’s website (thecliffsfarm.com).

“At Bonanza, parent involvement is against the rules because the show is meant to have junior members learn the ropes by doing it themselves,” writes Kurtis. “Since we had never been to a major show, a senior member named Chad Wilson taught us the ropes.”

Since 1998, Kurtis has missed only two annual Bonanza shows. He has travelled to Denmark, to the USA, and throughout Canada from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, showing cattle. These national shows kindled Kurtis’ competitive spirit and he admits that he never wanted to lose.

As a member of the CJHA throughout those years, Kurtis also acted as its

Kurtis winning Grand Champion Hereford at the CWA Junior Beef Extreme Show 2005

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National Council President in 2007 and sat on the national board from 2004 until 2011.

The Reid family first brought cattle to Regina’s Canadian Western Agribition in 1972, two years after the show was founded. Kurtis’ grandfather continued to exhibit there for 20 subsequent years. Consequently, cattle shows have been a big part of Kurtis Reid’s life. One of his mentors, Jeromy Charlton, first enlisted Kurtis’ help at 11 years of age when he travelled to help get cattle ready for a show in Billings, Montana. Then Kurtis attended Agribition at 14 years of age, to help Jeromy.

Kurtis was also a 4-H member, in one of the largest beef clubs in Canada from the year 2000 until 2011. In 4-H, Kurtis met another of his mentors – Edmund Williams – whose steers Kurtis helped feed and whose show cattle Kurtis helped select, feed and halter-break. Kurtis has also dabbled in breeding Charolais cattle, with Edmund’s assistance.

Kurtis married Selene last year, who recently finished her chartered accountant designation. Selene comes from a mixed grain and cattle operation in Consul, Saskatchewan.

The couple’s goal remains steadfast and clear: to t ransit ion f rom their current Saskatoon home to establish and manage their own cattle operation. Beyond that, Kurtis envisions starting a local livestock judging team. He also wants to give back to the local 4-H community and junior Hereford Association. But in many ways, he has already done so.

While still an active member of the CJHA, Kurtis was the one consistently lending a hand to inexperienced juniors. He volunteered his help and

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Kurtis proposes to Selene at 2011 CWA Hereford Sale.

into his position in the livestock feed business, where he is the youngest salesman by 15 years. But he will continue to evolve in his cattle partnership with his parents.

In order to keep their herd current, while living in the city, the Reids have leased cattle for years. They have also shared many cattle in partnerships and continue to do so, with Jeromy Charlton, the Crittenden Brothers, Joe Vey Jr. and Lyle Heidecker, all wellknown Saskatchewan breeders.

They currently own 45 cows, of which 34 are purebred and the rest commercial/”clubby”. About 90 per

father have instilled in him a love and passion for the breed and that he won’t be the last generation to quit.

Kur t is says he works w it h a specialized mindset, using today’s technologies to make the most of a smaller cowherd than his grandfather once worked with. Genetic advances, feeding technologies and social media are among the new herd management tools available.

Experience with the CJHA and Bonanza shows are among the things that helped prepare Kurtis for a career in livestock breeding and marketing.

“Its programs gave more to me than I

The CJHA nurtured Kurtis’ confidence and ability to network, having met breeders and industry players across the country. There was pride in the fact that members had to do their own work at shows. The experience led to a fitting “gig” in Denmark and to joining fitting crews in Wyoming where he ultimately went to school. made himself available to those in doubt or too scared to take the next step. He has remained a consistent comforting guide to his fellow juniors and an avid enthusiast!

A very positive person, he says his biggest challenge to-date has been the ability to afford his first farm, while finding someone willing to work with them. The land alone is at a premium and land values are up 30 per cent over five years in Saskatchewan.

If forced to pick an alternate career, Kurtis says it would involve cattle still – in a herd management or sales management position.

Kur t is descr ibes himself as a passionate and stubborn red-head but says he is also open to learn, from a business standpoint. His friendships are largely in the cattle business and his life, he says, is very cattle and family focused. He is a casual golfer though he says even that is a stretch!

He says he has a lot of work to put

cent of their replacement heifers are home-bred. Some of their Hereford cows will be bred to “clubby” bulls to raise show heifers and steers and create a diversified market for their breeding stock. Kurtis is “amping up” the Reid family’s marketing efforts online and at shows with fancier displays. And he says he is not afraid to call people to promote their herd and sell cattle.

“We’ll never be big but we want to run against the big dogs,” says Kurtis.

That, he says, means raising “sound, quality, functional Herefords and club calves that are relevant in today’s marketplace.”

The biggest challenge faced by the purebred industry today, according to Kurtis, is keeping up with trade and understanding we’re a global marketplace. Another challenge, he says, is managing the “ag message” and using tools such as social media to speak up and defend our industry.

Why does t he H e r efo r d b r e e d still fit into Kurtis’ vision?

“Herefords are us!” says Kurtis, “Herefords are the Reids.” Supporting the 124 -year history of Herefords i n t h e f a m i l y, Kurtis says that his g randfather and

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could have ever asked,” he says. They are what led him to judge at schools in the U.S., which Kurtis now describes as an experience of a lifetime.

“I had to go away from home – yes – but it afforded me a great experience and many friendships and financially, it wasn’t different from going to school in Canada,” he says.

The CJHA nurtured Kurtis’ confidence and ability to network, having met breeders and industry players across the country. There was pride in the fact that members had to do their own work at shows. The experience led to a fitting “gig” in Denmark and to joining fitting crews in Wyoming where he ultimately went to school.

The advice Kurtis gives to juniors still active in the association is “do everything.” By that, he means, taking part in all of the competitions and experiences offered, such as public speaking, fitting, showing, judging, art and photography, leadership and more.

“Find out what you’re good at and push yourself,” says Kurtis. “If you don’t do it, you never become better.”

And last but not least, he says, “always use sharp blades!”

Kurtis had a good mentor of his own. His biggest inspiration in life, he says, is his dad David, who did everything he could to allow Kurtis and his siblings to go to all the cattle functions possible and supported them along the way.

“I’m very close to my father,” he says. “We have gone to many shows

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together and he has gone out of his way to find me mentors who could teach me the skills I admired. He has

championships at Bonanza twice.

He has won showmanship and grooming competitions many times,

“Find out what you’re good at and push yourself,” says Kurtis. “If you don’t do it, you never become better.”

And last but not least, he says, “always use sharp blades!” also always tried to find me the most competitive animals possible.” Kurtis describes his dad as a patient teacher.

Ask Kurtis what he considers his biggest skill and he will say his drive. That drive resulted in him reaching the honours list in high school and his overall aggregate

showed the Supreme Champion Bred and Owned female at Bonanza 2005 and the Reserve Grand Champion Female and Grand Champion Bull at Bonanza 2009. All of this culminated in receiving the Keith Gilmore Scholarship, the Future of the Breed Scholarship and an Ag r ibition

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Scholarship.

For Matt Lautner Cattle, Kurtis succeeded in doubling semen sales in Western Canada from January to May, over the previous year.

Still, his proudest accomplishment, he says, is marrying his wife Selene.

And as spring 2013 turned to summer, the couple moved onto their new farm property, 30 minutes north of Saskatoon, realizing a dream come true but also marking a lot of beginnings

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Ben Alward It’s up at 4:30 a.m. and a half hour bus ride from a work camp in Alberta to work sites in the oil and gas industry as a pipe-fitter and as foreman of a work crew. It’s 12 and sometimes 13-hour days, working for 14 consecutive days and then returning home to Meductic, New Brunswick for seven days before the cycle is repeated.

Ben grew up on a Hereford operation along the Saint John River in western New Brunswick.

Two years ago, the Digest profiled that small farm operation, interviewing Ben’s dad, David Alward who was then and who remains the Premier of New Brunswick. It is David’s grandfather who started the Hereford tradition in the family in the 1950s.

Ben has been on the job in Alberta for a year and a half now, pipe-fitting in the field and inside plants. His last stint lasted a month as he and a crew of men replaced and fixed pipes on operations that were essentially shut down for maintenance.

He has his own room out there with a shared washroom. Conditions aren’t so bad, he says. It’s good food prepared for you and lunches are premade. The company also books and pays for his flights back and forth from home.

His last job was in a camp of 7,000 men but there are just 700 men in his current camp. It’s no secret that their jobs are well-paying and what young man can resist? It’s short-term pain

for long-term gain, in Ben’s case.

After graduating high school, Ben earned his plumbing license and went on to apprentice in pipe-fitting.

He would have preferred to farm for a living but he knows that is not a viable, sustainable option. So he first set himself up with a good trade, with hopes of buying land back home and establishing a cattle herd to be proud of. That is now the short-term goal in two years’ time.

In the meantime, t h e f o u r- y e a r apprenticeship m u s t b e completed. It is a block system, in which 7,200 hours are required for his journeyman ticket. After each 1,800 hours, more schooling in math and sc ience is required, followed by one big test annually and an inter-provincial exam. Ben has one more block left so his apprenticeship i s no w t h r e e quarters complete.

In his ter m as p r e m i e r, B e n’s fat her David Alward has championed

a West-East pipeline that would transport Alberta and Saskatchewan crude oil to a refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick. A spring article in the Financial Post cites Alward at a Toronto speaking engagement as saying “I want to see the day when the mother and father, the son or daughter leave their New Brunswick home in the morning to go work in the development of natural resources,

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they will return for dinner that night, not three or four weeks later.”

While at home, Ben spends a lot of time with the cattle. While the purebreds are all in his own name, he partners with his dad in the operation. He has 12 registered cows

shows that include Victoriaville, Quebec, Toronto’s Royal Winter Fair, some New Brunswick shows and Eastern U.S. shows, as well as the Denver National Stock Show in January. Ben has been active showing cattle since the age of 12 and has

The shows have developed Ben’s eye for structurally right, sound, functional cattle. And that’s the skill he prides himself on most. He says he likes to think that he knows his cattle well. currently and plans on expanding to 25 cows when he owns his own place. There is no significant “other” in his life currently – which is tricky to change, he says, while working 14 days out of every 21 away from home in a men’s work camp.

Ben played hockey growing up and still enjoys snowmobiling in the

manned the chores for years, in his father’s absence due to work obligations.

The shows have developed Ben’s eye for structurally right, sound, functional cattle. And that’s the skill he prides himself on most. He says he likes to think that he knows his cattle well.

Aside from animal husbandry, Ben’s 4-H and CJHA experiences taught him people skills. And the experience of caring for animals, he says, has taught him dedication and a good work ethic.

Ben, David, Wanda and Jonathan Alward

winter and boating and going out on his four-wheeler in the summer months. But all hobbies but one have gone by the wayside these days and that’s participating in cattle shows.

Ben will plan specific weeks off for

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Ben’s dad, he says, helped him learn pedigrees and encouraged his interest in cattle and for that he is grateful.

He also learned a lot through 4-H and from nearby Hereford breeders Dale and Dwayne Black and their families.

Ben appreciates t he sense of community there is among beef farmers. He loves his rural roots and values the relationship he has with local farmers. He has established many friendships at shows across Canada and the U.S. and always enjoys meeting new people. He says he has at least six close friends in cattle showing circles.

Ben was for years a member of the Countryside 4-H Beef and Dairy clubs, of which he is currently the leader, along with an assistant, for the times he cannot be there. Though agriculture in his area is dominated by potato farms, Ben says he is inspired by the resurgence in interest and membership in his beef club in the past couple years.

Ben was four years old at his first show as a member of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association (CJHA).

It was a Maritimes Field Day where he participated in a showmanship class. He attended his first Bonanza – the Canadian National Junior show in the year 2000 at 10 years of age, in the province of Prince Edward Island.

In 2005, he travelled to Ontario and was the only junior with a heifer to represent the Maritimes. He is grateful for the help of Greg Hill and the Corps at that Ontario show.

In 2008, Ben won the Bred & Owned Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion at Bonanza in Truro, Nova Scotia.

In 2010 he attended Bonanza in Quebec and won the Grand Aggregate award for placing highest in all the

Karin Schmidt, then CJHA National Advisor and Ben accepting Premier Breeder Award at Bonanza 2010.

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Bonanza competitions. He was also named Premier Breeder of the show and was honoured that year to be the recipient of Triara’s Ambassador Award, for show ing k indness, professionalism, team spirit and acting in a mentorship role with his fellow competitors. That earned him the experience of working with Justamere Farms through a national Hereford show at Agribition.

Aside from animal husbandry, Ben’s 4-H and CJHA experiences taught him people skills. And the experience of caring for animals, he says, has taught him dedication and a good work ethic. Breeders like Allan Marshall and other successful Hereford breeders have been his inspiration along the way.

Ben now advises juniors “to ask questions and take advice from everyone because you can never learn too much.”

“Don’t be afraid of failure,” he says “because it’s the best way to learn.”

As a member of the CJHA, Ben wishes he had been a little more involved on the junior board of directors but he says he always had some type of job off the farm through high school. He currently sits on t he New Br unsw ick Hereford Association board of directors and says he would like to be more politically involved on industry boards in the future, when he is settled on his own place down East.

Ben says he will always balance work in his trade with cattle.

“I’ll never get rid of them,” he says, referring to his Herefords.

Why Hereford?

Well, it’s a family history thing, he says. And besides, he knows the genetics and “they are easy-doing, maintenance-free cattle that are good mothers.”

And Ben says he is proud to represent good cattle in his breed, in an area where Herefords are plentiful.

He might have also said that Herefords are “adaptable”. In one funny story, Ben relates his family’s experience on their hobby farm in the earlier years with several types of livestock….

“We always raised a few pigs for meat every year but one year’s crop was different. We started not being able to keep them in their pen and ended up letting them roam with

the cattle. As the summer went on, we realized they had become way too attached and that one cow was letting them nurse her,” he says.

“It was nothing out of the ordinary to see two pigs and a calf nursing the cow at once! It was the best bacon I’ve ever tasted!”

Asked to describe himself in one word, Ben says “modest”. Then he says “hard-working”. I think his Hereford friends would agree with both. Ben is now putting in the manpower and hours to realize a

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lifelong dream to own and raise his own Herefords indefinitely.

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Hereford Residual Feed Intake (RFI) Project

By Libby Laycraft

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Trials 1 and 2 of the Hereford Residual Feed Intake (RFI) Project have been completed with the data currently being analyzed by Drs. John Basarab and John Crowley.

End-of-test weight data, ultrasound and preliminary RFI data have been forwarded to participating breeders, who received results only on the bulls they put on test.

The RFI-related results consisted of RFI-fat, RG-fat and RIG-fat. These traits are adjusted to ultrasound backfat thickness.

RFI-fat refers to residual feed intake. This identifies animals with lower maintenance requirements and like a golf score; the lower the value the better. However, this must be accompanied by adequate growth and a balance of other traits.

RG-fat refers to residual gain and identifies animals with superior growth at equal body weight, body composition and feed intake. In this case, positive values represent superior growth.

RIG-fat refers to residual feed intake and gain, expressed as standard deviations from the means of RFI and RG. RFI values are multiplied by -1 to identify animals with superior metabolic efficiency and superior growth efficiency. This is the key result to look at right now

because this value identifies bulls that are fast growing and consume less feed.

A total of 329 bulls were on test for Trials 1 and 2.

Ultimately, 316 RFI records were collected. Records were not possible for 13 of the bulls due to non-linear growth curves, as a result of health and feeding issues, which required medical treatment or removal from the trial.

This is a three-year project. Therefore, the data collected and the results calculated are still preliminary. At this point, comparison of bulls beyond the trial contemporary group is not possible. Dr. Crowley is currently working on preliminary Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) based on the RFI data collected so far.

In the meantime, breeders can use the RFI data that they received to get an idea of how and where their bulls compared on the RFI traits and get an idea on the variation that exists between animals in the same trial.

As the project continues and more data is accumulated, a valuable breed improvement tool will be created. CHA breeders are encouraged to participate in the upcoming trials over the next two years, allowing their base breeding stock to be represented in this ground level research.

The Canadian Hereford Association encourages Hereford breeders to contact Libby Laycraft at libby@hereford.ca or to call the CHA office at 403-275-2662 to enter bulls for the fall and winter trials.

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Board Governance and the Roles, Rules & Responsibilities of Board Members

By Catherine Brown

A S S O CIAT E ED ITO R

“ Vo l u n t e e r i s m i s a wonderful tool, allowing people to give back to the causes and organizations they are passionate about,” says Rob Flack, CEO of Canadian feed company, Masterfeeds Inc. and past president of the Ontario Hereford Association.

“With volunteerism, a lot of commerce is done. But boards are only as good as the people that sit on them.”

Flack has presided on at least a dozen agricultural organization boards, as well as the corporate board of Masterfeeds Inc. Without governing boards of directors, hundreds of agricultural organizations across Canada would have no policy, strategy, structure or direction, as pointed out in a September 2006 issue of the Royal Bank of Canada’s Agricultural Business Review, featuring Canadian

to an organization’s success and sustainability,” says Sobel & Co., LLC, in their 2008 report about Nonprofit Board Governance. “So why leave it to chance?”

What is governance?

“Governance is about how direction is set and how control is exercised,” says Stephenson. “It has to do with strategies surrounding the purpose and objectives of an organization.”

“Governance is more than ‘the Board’,” as explained in Board Governance Classics, a compilation of articles by the Canadian Society of Association Executives. “It is an entire system or web of promise, of organization, of responsibility and of accountability.”

Governance is also “real life”, it says - not theory or models. When it gets down to the nitty gritty, governance is about performance reviews of the executive director, about facing

Board members are ultimately responsible for the perpetuation of the association – a responsibility that cannot be relegated to management. Its key and single most important role, according to Flack, is to select an effective CEO or General Manager.

Hereford Association (CHA) General Manager Gordon Stephenson. “[But] governance is not something that’s in the forefront of people’s minds when they volunteer to be on a board,” says Stephenson. “Often people are not exposed to board governance until they are already involved.”

“A lot of people, including the staff of agricultural organizations, don’t understand what governance is,” says Stephenson. “[Yet] a highly functioning board is the single most important key

a shortfall in funding, considering program expansion to meet needs with constrained resources and about strategic planning.

Challenges Inherent in Agricultural Boards

“Governance accounts for one of the biggest failings of agricultural boards,” says Stephenson. That is partly because farmers and ranchers are commonly not familiar with human resource issues, he says.

When that is the case, it is wise to have people in an advisory capacity, he says, such as lawyers,

accountants or Human Resource professionals.

Boards are also often guilty of not talking about strategic direction, according to Stephenson. Again, farmers and ranchers are typically used to thinking just one year ahead on their own operations, about breeding or planting or banking needs on a year-to-year basis.

One of the biggest challenges on the national Hereford Association board over the years, has been that of provincial directors wearing their provincial hats and not their national hats, according to Stephenson. The Canadian board should only deal with the issues that affect the Canadian association as a whole, he says; not just individual regions.

“Generally speaking, people come in with their local interests at heart,” says Flack. There is a need, he says, to look at the bigger picture and understand that they are there for the common good of the whole association.

“If we don’t have board members looking after the Canadian Hereford Association interests, who will?” asks Stephenson.

Yet another common mistake made by board directors is misunderstanding their roles and getting too involved in the association’s operational issues.

Furthermore, there is the challenge of holding people accountable on volunteer boards, according to Flack.

“Some take their role seriously and some don’t,” he says.

It helps when there are cheerleaders for the organization on board, according to Doug Fee, interim manager of the Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) and former general manager of the Canadian Angus Association (CAA).

No matter the board structure or protocols, any board will work if its members are working with a good mindset, according to Fee. Likewise, Flack underlines the

Background picture is of the Board Room at the Canadian Hereford Association office in Calgary Alberta.

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importance of serious, like-minded people on a board.

The Board’s Role

As noted in Board Governance Classics, “the challenge is to create an optimum relationship between the full-time professional operators empowered to get things done and part-timers who do not concentrate on the business with the same intensity but who have valuable perspectives, often more objectivity and who are ultimately

to Flack. A governance board, otherwise known as a policy board, is one that hires a general manager and supports that manager where possible, without running the show.

Doug Fee says it is most difficult to transition from governing boards, in which board members manage the organization without a supporting staff, to policy boards, which have a manager to work for them and make the day-to-day decisions.

Policy boards, such as many large breed association boards, should be

Board members must distinguish between management boards and governance boards. A governance board, otherwise known as a policy board, is one that hires a general manager and supports that manager where possible, without running the show.

-Rob Flack accountable.”

“It behooves any organization to ensure board members are properly oriented,” says Stephenson.

When he first joined the association, Stephenson says he had a speaker come in to talk to the national board about the role of board members relative to the role of CHA staff.

CHA board members are also given orientation binders and letters.

The Angus Association has face-toface orientation sessions regarding CAA policies, rules and regulations and the expectations of all board members.

Board members are ultimately responsible for the perpetuation of the association – a responsibility that cannot be relegated to management. Its key and single most important role, according to Flack, is to select an effective CEO or General Manager. Otherwise, the board is responsible for the association’s strategic direction and ensuring its financial health, while monitoring performance and risk.

It must also be accountable to its members.

Board members must distinguish between management boards and governance boards, according

careful not to make decisions for the General Manager, thereby rendering his or her role ineffective, according to Fee. Board members must, rather, set the organization’s long-term goals and then reflect confidence in their general manager’s ability to accomplish those goals, he says.

“Many boards need to be reminded of this,” says Fee. Some presidents

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for enthusiastic directors who have management experience and want to be involved, says Fee. Our boards are better served by thinkers and evaluators, he says. And we should be mindful of that when electing board representatives.

Strategic planning and advocacy is primarily the role of the policy board member.

That includes contact with the membership, according to Fee; not for the advancement of their own business interests, but to help determine policies for the association. And at some point during their tenure, they will have to defend the association’s manager to its members and it is their duty to do so.

That being said, the board must retain total accountability for the association and total authority over it, according to Sobel & Co. LLC. It is summed up this way: “The board needs to be able to make the distinction that allows them to walk a fine line, empowering the staff by giving them room for creativity, flexibility and innovation without giving up control of the organization’s purpose.”

Responsibilities of the Board

The board of directors is ultimately legally responsible for the success of the association and is liable for its failure, according to Stephenson.

It is also liable for the misdoings of its staff or members. The CHA

Our boards are better served by thinkers and evaluators. And we should be mindful of that when electing board representatives.

-Doug Fee feel the need to run their associations, he says. But that is what the association pays its manager to do.

They should not direct the manager where to spend money but should be asking, rather, if he or she is accomplishing what is needed. They should mould the long-range plans while the manager looks after the day-to-day details of running the association. This can be frustrating

has insurance to cover such eventualities, he says.

Boards of directors have six distinct legal responsibilities, according to guidelines in Board Governance Classics, as follows: 1. Set Direction with a focus on strategic issues and resisting the temptation to meddle in staff management affairs.

2. Monitor organizational

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performance Stewarding assets and managing risk Ensure board succession and renewal, selecting members based on skills, competencies and abilities to contribute, not on celebrity status.

Hiring and evaluating the general manager Accountability to members

Stephenson’s Advice: s

For agricultural boards working on succession, think of seeking breeders that are also professionals that might contribute to the board. Or identify and enlist outside experts that can offer fresh perspectives or knowledge on subjects where the board lacks experience.

The CHA director’s manual lists the following additional responsibilities: Directors shall: 1. Keep abreast of industry news 2. Attend and engage in meetings 3. Read and evaluate reports 4. Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of member and association issues.

Fee’s advice:

Finally…Know the Rules!

Flack’s Advice:

The chairman of the board, in particular, should know Robert’s Rules of Order, according to Flack. These rules, according to Stephenson, pertain to meeting protocols and how to resolve issues that arise. They are described as common rules and procedures for deliberation and debate in order to place the whole membership on the same footing and speaking the same language, according to www.robertsrules.org .

Refer to this website or to the cheat sheet version of Robert’s Rules of Order for Beginners at: http://gsa.ucalgary.ca/about/docs/ Robers-Rules-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

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Board members should only consider input from association members that is constructive for the whole association.

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In board meetings, all members must support final board decisions, even if they argued against any of them. It is their responsibility to explain to the membership why or how board decisions were reached and why it is best for all.

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If you don’t have the time or commitment to serve on a board, don’t volunteer

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Read documents before meetings and be prepared.

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Check your ego at the door. If you disagree with a motion, do so respectfully. Otherwise, the whole flow of the meeting is disrupted.

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Understand the constitution you are dealing with. That’s important.

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At the beginning of each term, outline goals of the board.

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If you are participating as a board member, have fun and be passionate about your role.

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Progress & Tradition Benwyn Farms

By Catherine Brown

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Bill and Doug Bentley and t he ir w iv e s and partners, Bernice and Judy, respectively, of Progress, British Columbia, treated their aging father, Henry, to dinner during a family visit sometime in the eighties. As the founder of this well-established Hereford operation and in typical farmer fashion, Henry finished his LAST BITE AND SAID h7ELL n LET S GET OUT there to feed those cows.â&#x20AC;?

Bill says his dad was remembering the day of the square baler and perhaps even years earlier, when cows had to be fed at least twice a day, by throwing bales into mangers and breaking off twine by hand. The round baler, says Bill & Bernice and Doug and Judy, was the single best thing that ever happened to their operation and that was a tough concept for their father Henry to wrap his mind around.

The last year that they put up small square bales, they made 40,000 bales.

They had the help of a stacker but they were all hauled by hand.

3TILL TODAY THERE ARE A LOT OF REMNANTS of the past in this place ironically called Progress. Ironic, even moreso, because only the place name remains. The place named Progress once feature a lonely coffee shop and grocery store but it was never rebuilt after a fire burned it down in the seventies. Only a small informal post office remains.

Bernice Bentley ran the Progress Post Office for 30 years before passing the duty onto another local. A small wooden building just inside their laneway, flanking the house, was

WHERE SHE DID BUSINESS 4HE "ENTLEYS yard was a place where Bill and Doug and families could visit with NEIGHBOURS n FREQUENTLY .OW ONLY the old building remains, with a lot of good memories.

The farmyard featuring many older but functional log buildings and corrals, is shaded by Poplars. In fact, poplars would rule the environment HERE IF THEY WEREN T CONTROLLED Hailing originally from Bancroft, Ontario, Henry Bentley moved to "RITISH #OLUMBIA IN THE LATE S 7HILE WORKING AT AN ) ( DEALERSHIP in town and doing a lot of contract thrashing, he cleared the land, which IS NOW KNOWN AS "ENWYN &ARMS )T was while thrashing for a farmer in High River, Alberta that Henry met THAT FARMER S DAUGHTER -ABEL THE woman he would ultimately marry.

Henry broke the land with an old tractor and breaking plough until he brought in a new CAT from I.H.. Other CATs have been acquired over the YEARS TO CLEAR TREES )T S AN ONGOING task, the Bentleys know well. Every strip of Poplars that is cleared is good pastureland for a short time until the tree stand grows back thicker and stronger than imaginable. Clearing them, as it turns out, also does a good job of spreading Poplar seeds.

Henry Bentley introduced cows to the operation early, accepting other cows from the area and a shared bull.

Many of the cows were dual-purpose.

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OF WHILE -ABEL DIED IN AT THE AGE OF "ILL AND $OUG HAVE TWO SISTERS n -ARGUERITE WHO NOW LIVES NEARBY IN &ORT 3T *OHN AND -URRIEL

who now lives in Calgary.

Bill attended agricultural college

Glenda is a teacher in Dawson Creek.

3HE IS MARRIED TO &RANK AND THEY HAVE TWO CHILDREN n .ICOLE AND -ATTHEW Monte is a mechanic who works locally and owns land and cattle adjacent to the farm. Regan works in

$EREK IS A MECHANIC IN &ORT 3T *OHN

ENGAGED TO 3UZANNE WHOSE DAUGHTER is Alix. Dean, who is married to Kelly, is a facility operator at an injection waste facility.

4HE "ENTLEYS CHILDREN WERE INVOLVED

Every strip of Poplars that is cleared is good pastureland for a short time until the tree stand grows back thicker and stronger than imaginable.

Clearing them, as it turns out, also does a good job of spreading Poplar seeds. for two years and Doug graduated high school before the two of them partnered in what would become the NEXT GENERATION AT "ENWYN &ARMS Both Bernice and Judy were local farm girls.

Bill and Bernice have a daughter and two sons: Glenda, Monte and Regan.

Owners of BARE 4Y: Barefoot Polled Herefords Larissa Lupul

the oil patch in B.C..

Doug and Judy also have a daughter and two sons: Dana, Derek and Dean.

Dana is a large and small animal VETERINARIAN IN #HETWYND 3HE IS married to Mark, also a veterinarian and they are in practice together and have two children, Casey and Carter.

in 4-H in the local beef club and Doug and Judy were leaders of that club for a few years.

A visit to the Bentleys will have you FEELING LIKE FAMILY n ALMOST IN THE SENSE OF VISITING GRANDMA S HOUSE "ILL AND "ERNICE S HOME BUILT IN

replaced the old log cabin in which

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NCX Polled Herefords Dennis & Andrea Babiuk Brosseau, Alberta 780-657-2270 ncx@xplornet.ca

Glenrose Polled Herefords The Prichards Camrose, Alberta

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the Bentley brothers grew up. It is full of character. Country Rose china fills the cabinet in the corner of the dining room where Bernice puts on

bred annually.

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to a Northern Alberta feedlot at the end of March. The same buyer has RETURNED FOR TO YEARS 4HE REST OF the steers are marketed to

Herefords have consistently sold well in their country, say the Bentleys.

They are hardy and they cross well to other breeds and they have a good market here. a beautiful full course lunch meal AND DESSERT )T S LIKE DRIFTING BACK TO A simpler time.

Except these are busy people. Bill, for one, is the president of the 3OUTH %AST 3TOCKMAN S !SSOCIATION and a regional director on the BC #ATTLEMAN S !SSOCIATION AND HAS BEEN for many years. Taking phone calls and arranging meetings with local politicians, Bill keeps up on farm and ranching matters and works hard for his fellow cattlemen, though he WOULDN T TELL YOU THAT HIMSELF &ROM TO BOTH COUPLES also ran a 300-head hog finishing operation, along with the cattle enterprise. But the operation has SINCE BEEN RATIONALIZED AND (EREFORDS

lRST INTRODUCED TO THE FARM IN BY (ENRY NOW NUMBER REGISTERED FEMALES ! TOTAL OF FEMALES ARE

propelled haybine and new tractors that are four-wheel-drive.

Bill starts cutting hay between July TH AND TH AND A STUDENT IS HIRED TO do raking. Doug and Judy handle the BALING 4HEIR TOTAL HAY LAND IS

acres. On their most productive year THEY STACKED ROUND X BALES !N AVERAGE YEAR YIELDS TO

POUND BALES &OUR HUNDRED acres of oats are also harvested, affording the operation some green feed and some grain and straw. !BOUT (EREFORD AND CROSSBRED heifers are retained annually and are sold as bred heifers. Heifers are bred to Angus bulls. Hereford and Angus bulls are often purchased at the #ALGARY "ULL 3ALE 3TEER CALVES ARE RETAINED AND backgrounded on oat bales and good hay, after which half of them are sold Doug, Judy, Bernice and Bill Bentley

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a local feedlot in August while the non-replacement heifers are grassed AND ALSO SOLD IN !UGUST OR 3EPTEMBER through the auction mart.

Calves are not grained until they are at least one year of age. Benwyn bulls have achieved top gain honours at a local bull test station, among all breeds. An ADG (average daily gain) of four pounds is not uncommon. !BOUT COMING YEAR OLD BULLS ARE SOLD ANNUALLY THROUGH THE 7ILLIAM S ,AKE "ULL 3ALE AND THE $AWSON #REEK "ULL 3ALE "UT MOST ARE SOLD FROM home.

3ELECTION PRIORITIES REVOLVE AROUND good feet, good udders and good

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no-frills operation. There is no A.I. OR SYNCHRONIZING PRACTICED .EITHER are performance data gathered. The Bentleys simply stick to the basics.

Reflecting their selection efforts, the herd is a beautiful group of big ribbed moderate to large females with good udders who are getting the job done with some stout, long-sided growthy calves.

The cowherd begins calving in midMarch and is sent out in groups to early pastures that have trees for shelter and where bedding is put out when needed. Each pasture group numbers 30 cows and a bull and each

These folks know northern Canada and have the photos to document harsh conditions during cow drives, trapping and harvesting. But the Herefords thrive here, without pampering. temperament. They f ind it a challenge, more and more, to find good-footed bulls that last more than a year.

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group runs in one to three quarter sections, respectively.

Calves are left on cows when they are brought close to home in October, allowing calves to adjust to hay before they are weaned. At weaning, the Bentleys run a couple heifers or dry cows with the calves and all of this seems to help their transition.

Herefords have consistently sold well in their country, say the Bentleys.

They are hardy and they cross well to other breeds and they have a good market here.

There is not hing par t icularly distinctive about their operation, they say, except that they are grateful that their location allows them distance from large populations and encroaching development. There are simply not a lot of people around.

The area, which is a relatively open, rolling landscape, is reminiscent of the Alberta foothills. But depending on the spot, it is very much like the prairies, with some large gullies. It is

generally cattle country.

Other local industries that dominate the countryside are oil and gas and lumber. Coal is also mined in the area.

And hydro-generating windmills are popping up around the countryside. )T IS 0EACE 2IVER COUNTRY NEAR &ORT 3T John and Dawson Creek. It is close to the Alberta border in the region of Grande Prairie. These folks know northern Canada and have the photos to document harsh conditions during cow drives, trapping and harvesting.

But the Herefords thrive here, without pampering.

4HE "ENTLEYS HAVE ALSO SURVIVED "3% affected markets, which they say unanimously, was the worst thing to ever hit them, as unjustifiable as it was. They survived it all with a sense of humour.

4HEIR FUNNIEST STORY DOESN T INVOLVE a Hereford but rather an old Jersey milk cow named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barbâ&#x20AC;?, which would come to the house door at chore time each day and ring the door bell.

If they had to take over â&#x20AC;&#x153;dadsâ&#x20AC;? operation again, would they? Bill and Doug say definitely â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;?. And little if anything they would do differently.

Thank you for the confidence and support you have shown our program in the past year!

Misty Valley Farms Buyers 2013: Corbiel Herefords, Cluny, AB. Carlrams Ranching, Cutknife, SK. Bar T Livestock, Earl Grey, SK. HHH Cattle Ltd., Bindloss, AB. Carl & Cheryl Russwurm, Mildmay, ON. Douglas Lake Cattle Co., Douglas Lake, BC. Flying T Land & Cattle Ltd., Lloydminster, SK. Wilson Bros., McCord, SK. Duriez Ranching Ltd., Frenchman Butte, SK. Bowie Ranch, Maple Creek, SK. Lorne & Beverly Kusler, Maple Creek, SK. Crandall Ranch, Winnipegosis, MB. OK Ranch Ltd., Mankota, SK. Blue Goose Cattle Co., Williams Lake, BC. Frank & Ron Hoffart, Minton, SK. Williamson Ranch, Mankota, SK.

Pickard Creek Ranch, Williams Lake, BC. KG Investments, Maidstone, SK. Scott Durston, Dauphin, MB. Donald & Bill Day, Consort, AB. Curtis Goehring, Schular, AB. Don Creith, LaRiviere, MB. Calerdon Cattle Co., Vegreville, AB. Wade & Marlene Forbes, Marquis, SK. PFRA, Regina, SK. Jim & Georgine Westgard, Sibbald, AB. John & Penny Wack, Lloydminster, SK. Karla Crandall, Alonsa, MB. John Larre, St. Walburg, SK. Brost Land & Cattle Co., Irvine, AB. Lanni Bristow, Heinsburg, AB. Lawview Herefords, Cypress River, MB.

Bannerlane Herefords, Livelong, SK. XTC Herefords, Lethbridge, AB. Dallas Craig, North Battleford, SK. MN Herefords, Airdrie, AB. Harold & Alice Oddan, Maidstone, SK. Braun Herefords, Simmie, SK. Darrel Squair, Lashburn, SK. Liam Frank, Douglas Lake, BC. Blair Fenton, Irma, AB. Pine Butte Ranch, Cranbrook, BC. Jesse Bannerman, Mervin, SK. Larry Huxley, Maidstone, SK. Doug Jones, Lucky Lake, SK. Lost Lake Ranch, St. Lina, AB. Tara Brandson, Lundar, MB. Harvey Zeiger, Barrhead, Ab.

Kylee Larre, St. Walburg, SK. Garrett Ranch Ltd., Landis, SK. Pahl Livestock, Medicine Hat, AB. Todd & Sue Bygrove, Lloydminster, SK. Donnie Gillespie, Mankota, SK. Rose James, Lashburn, SK. Bill Laclare, Edam, SK. George LaClare, Edam, SK. Dexter Slugoski, Loon Lake, SK. Greg Barber, Leslie, SK. Harvey Hlavka, Minton, SK. Ray & Earl Cameron, Lions Head, ON. KJ Larre Ranching Ltd., St. Walburg, SK. Pat Markevich, Waseca, SK. Shawn Sloan, Turtleford, SK. Shane Forsyth, Georgian Bluffs, ON.

Sale Features for 2013

MVF 219T STD TURIN LAD 81Y

MVF 219T SILVER STD LASS 19Y

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NEW HERDSIRES BEING USED IN THE PURBRED & COMMERCIAL HERDS THIS YEAR

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˚ BBSF 104W YOKE 269Y ˚ RC 51S MAGNUM LAD 51Y ˚ CFH 21M LAD 166Y

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LBH 39T STERLING 138W YV SILVER STONE 923W CARLRAMS 174S VOLT 106X MN 26R PRINCE DOMINO 499X

We hope you can join us for our 38th Annual Production Sale on Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 Harold, Alice & Merle Oddan Ph/Fax 306-893-2783

Maurice, Ellen, Mark & Tracy Oddan Ph 306-893-2737 Fax 306-893-2777 R,R, #1 Maidstone, SK S0M 1MO 20 km N. of Maidstone on Hwy 21, 6.5 km W. on Hwy 303, then 6 km N. on Range Road 3241 OR 38.5 km E. of Lloydminster on Hwy 303, then 6 km N. on Range Road 3241.

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TWISTED Fact, Fiction and Opinion about bull testicle conformation

By Catherine Brown

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a defect. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nonissue. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an unknown. It depends on who you talk to.

The science has not caught up to the opinions about twisted or rotated testicles on breeding bulls to either prove or disprove them.

Dr. Alber t Bar th, Professor of 4HERIOGENOLOG Y AT THE 7ESTERN

twisted testicles, aside from the articles that say what testicles SHOULD LOOK LIKE v SAYS 3ASKATCHEWAN Hereford breeder and practicing veterinarian, Dr. Doug Mann.

The cause of rotated or twisted testicles is a ligament that is off to one side, according to Mann. If it is not in the centre, it tends to twist the testicles, he says.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think a commercial cattleman should worry about it at all when buying a bull if his Breeding Soundness Evaluation is satisfactory,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The twist should not affect the Breeding Soundness Classification if there is no hindrance to temperature regulation.â&#x20AC;?

- Dr. Roger Davis. #OLLEGE OF 6ETERINAR Y -EDICINE 7#6- AND A NOTED EXPERT IN BULL fertility, says the subject of twisted testicles is not generally discussed in textbooks and scientific journal articles.

Therefore there is not a lot to say about the condition, he says. ! COLLEAGUE OF "ARTH S AND ASSOCIATE Professor of Ther iogenolog y at 7#6- $R #OLIN 0ALMER SAYS THE long-term effects of rotated testicles are still unknown at this point. A scientific literature search on the topic turns up next to nothing, he says. h6IRTUALLY NO ONE IN THE SCIENTIFIC community has paid attention to 80

Dr. Roger Davis, veterinarian and President of Davis-Rairdon Embryo Transplants Ltd. of Crossfield, Alberta, describes it as a small fold of skin

interfere with temperature control, that can be considered a problem,â&#x20AC;? he says. But that is rare, he adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was taught that twisted testicles were not considered a defect, providing the testicles are normal and can move up and down freely,â&#x20AC;? says Davis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not having a twist is what I call a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nicetyâ&#x20AC;? but not a necessity,â&#x20AC;? he says. h)T S A LITTLE BIT LIKE A LINE BACK WHICH DOESN T HAVE ANY FUNCTIONAL EFFECT

but some people get hung up on it.â&#x20AC;?

Davis says he believes this issue is a matter of personal preference. h) DON T T H I N K A COM MERC IA L cattleman should worry about it at all when buying a bull if his Breeding 3OUNDNESS %VALUATION IS SATISFACTORY v says Davis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The twist should not AFFECT THE "REEDING 3OUNDNESS Classification if there is no hindrance to temperature regulation.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are definitely much more important things to select against, like bad feet, vaginal prolapses and poor teats or udders,â&#x20AC;? he says.

Davis, Mann and Barth have all noticed that twisted testicles seem to be moderately to highly heritable, as they have seen the condition repeatedly in specific, related groups.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are definitely much more important things to select against, like bad feet, vaginal prolapses and poor teats or udders,â&#x20AC;?

-Dr. Roger Davis above the scrotum, which is off to one side, causing twisting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the twist is severe enough to

Dr. Reuben Mapletoft, distinguised Professor in the Department of Large !NIMAL #LINICAL 3CIENCES AT 7#6-

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DETSIWT also believes the conformational defect to be likely heritable, though he is unaware of how it is inherited.

7HILE HE ADDS THAT HE HAS NEVER SEEN a bull with impaired fertility due to twisted testicles, he says the potential is there to restrict blood flow, thereby affecting fertility.

adds that twisted testicles are more difficult to measure and measuring testicles is a well-used tool to determine fertility.

Palmer calls the condition a â&#x20AC;&#x153;blemishâ&#x20AC;?

ON THE BREED THAT SHOULDN T BE ANY more acceptable than a red face on a Hereford.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breeders should make every effort to identify affected bulls and to work with geneticists to eliminate the problem,â&#x20AC;?

-Dr. Colin Palmer h/VER THE YEARS ) VE ENCOUNTERED THE condition on rare occasions,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. Albert Barth. On one location where there was a high incidence of leftSIDED DEGREE ROTATION THERE WAS considerable inbreeding, suggesting a hereditary basis for the condition, he says. Nevertheless, Barth says THERE WASN T AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF infertility in the affected bulls.

3TILL "ARTH IS OF THE OPINION THAT br e e der s shou ld avoid t he se conformation abnormalities, even if fertility is not affected. h7HO WANTS THIS KIND OF THING TO GET into the gene pool of their herd?â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buyers will always shy away from this kind of thing.â&#x20AC;?

Mapletoft and Palmer are of the same opinion. h7E ALWAYS SELECTED AGAINST TWISTED testicles,â&#x20AC;? says Mapletoft. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These bulls have the potential for problems.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;To ignore it and not select against it HARMS THE BREED v SAYS 0ALMER h)T S a conformational defect that could affect fertility.â&#x20AC;?

7HILE THIS IS ALL CONJECTURE 0ALMER

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breeders should make every effort to identify affected bulls and to work with geneticists to eliminate the problem,â&#x20AC;? says Palmer.

Dr. Doug Mann evaluates semen on over 1,000 bulls annually, across all breeds. He sees this condition in all breeds. Twisted testicles, he says, do not concern him if semen quality is good. He believes it is more of a cosmetic issue for purebred breeders who can often be a fickle about particular cosmetic traits. h7HEN ) FIRST STARTED IN THE BREED

we ran into the same comments about pigmentation around the eyes with some people suggesting those animals should be selected against and should be not be registerable,â&#x20AC;? says Mann.

Does the degree of twist have any bearing on semen quality? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they palpate normally and have a good neck, the degree of twist is IRRELEVANT v ACCORDING TO -ANN h)T S ONE OF THE LAST THINGS ) D CULL A BULL for.â&#x20AC;? $R 3HEILA 3CHMUTZ A LEADER IN THE

field of animal genetics and Professor AT THE 5NIVERSITY OF 3ASKATCHEWAN S D e p a r t m e nt o f A n i m a l a n d 0OULTRY 3CIENCES BELIEVES THAT ANY conformational abnormality such as twisted testicles, which prevails in a breed at a rate of more than five per cent, should be further studied.

A confidential reporting system to the association should be in place, she says, so that trends can be illuminated and followed up on.

Generally speaking, the scientists tend to ere on the side of caution.

Those working in the field are not worried until their experience proves there is a reason for concern.

Experience says twisted testicles are VIRTUALLY A NON ISSUE 3CIENCE SAYS IT S still an unknown.

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The 34th Annual Canadian Junior Hereford Association National Show, Bonanza was held in Brandon Manitoba at the Keystone Center. 4HE "ONANZA #OMMITTEE was chaired by Manitoba CJHA Adult Advisors Michelle and Albert Rimke, coCHAIRED BY JUNIOR MEMBERS !MY 4ROOP *AY 3AMANTHA 2IMKE /RIANNA (YNDMAN AND #OOPER "LAINE ALONG WITH MANY OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS 4HE "ONANZA 2013 committee did a fantastic job putting on a very large, very successful junior show!

3HOW SPONSORS MADE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE BRINGING TOGETHER OUR ENTHUSIASTIC JUNIORS AND their parents and leaders for an extremely friendly competition and learning opportunity.

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Results showmanship & grooming Pee Wee Showmanship & Grooming

Champion Pee Wee Grooming Sponsored by Haroldsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Polled Herefords Matthew Charlton, SK

Champion Pee Wee Showman Sponsored by Barefoot Polled Herefords & Leveldale Polled Herefords Matthew Charlton, SK Reserve Champion Pee Wee Grooming Sponsored by Haroldsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Polled Herefords Jordan Dorrance, SK

Reserve Champion Junior Showman Sponsored by Mil-Wray Polled Herefords Emma Lees, SK

Champion Junior Grooming Sponsored by Blair Athol Farms Billy Paul, BC

Junior Showmanship & Grooming

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Sponsored by Mil-Wray Polled Herefords Kylee Dixon, SK

Reserve Champion Junior Grooming Sponsored by Blair Athol Farms Emma Lees, SK

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Champion Intermediate Showman Reserve Grand Champion Showperson Sponsored by Total Farm Supply Sponsored by Brost Land & Cattle Co Ltd Issac Latimer, AB

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Sponsored by Total Farm Supply Cayley Brown, BC

Champion Senior Showman Grand Champion Showperson Sponsored by Oulton Farms Sponsored by WLB Livestock Jason May, USA

Champion Bred & Owned Female and Supreme Champion Bred & Owned Animal Sponsored by Leveldale Polled Herefords Sponsored by Klondike Farms Cayley Brown, BC with CB 122L Lady B 222Z by Remitall Online 122L

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Champion Intermediate Grooming Sponsored by Double J Polled Herefords Orianna Hyndman, MB

Reserve Champion Intermediate Grooming Sponsored by Double J Polled Herefords Cayley Brown, BC

Champion Senior Grooming Sponsored by Jay Holmes Larissa Lupul, AB

Reserve Champion Senior Grooming Sponsored by Jay Holmes Emily Latimer, AB

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1st Semen Donation Female & Champion Semen Donation Animal Sponsored by The Cliffs Farm Sponsored by Square D Herefords & Wascana Cattle Co. Bennett Foster, MB with FOSTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BECKY 411A by HARVIE OVHF WALKHARD 154U

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Semen Donation Male 1st Semen Donation Bull Sponsored by Harvie Ranching

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Commercial Hereford!

Champion Commercial Hereford Sponsored by AM Ranching Alex Pawlitza, SK with SPEARMINT

Champion Hereford Influence Steer & Reserve Champion Overall Market Steer Sponsored by EMF Nutrition Sponsored by Clay Enterprises Jay Rimke, MB with EYES ON THE PRIZE

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Open Show

Senior Yearling Heifer

Bull Calf

Champion Senior Yearling Heifer Sponsored by Ottawa Valley Polled Herefords Cayley Brown, BC with CB 122L Lady B 222Z by REMITALL ONLINE 122L

Champion Bull Calf Sponsored by Fossay Herefords & Winchester Cattle Co. Sydney Dorrance, SK with T-BAR K 902 W HOMERUN 3A by CHURCHILL BRONX 902W

Heifer Calf

Champion Heifer Calf Sponsored by Penrose Farms Gabrielle Cheremshynski, AB with NCX MISS ALEXIS 2A by TRIARA UNLEASHED 893U

Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Sponsored by Doug Troop Hereford Farms Larissa Lupul, AB with BARE MISS AUNT JEMIMA 81A by REMITALL KOOTENAY 9K

Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Heifer Sponsored by Xports International Inc Issac Latimer, AB with MOHICAN MARKET Z406 by STAR MARKET INDEX 70X ET Senior Female

Junior Bull

Junior Yearling Heifer

Champion Junior Yearling Heifer Sponsored by H.M.S Hi-Cliffe Emma Lees, SK with JC DAISY 14Z by HAROLDSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WLC BUCK 19H ET 24T

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Heifer Sponsored by FGP Cattle Orianna Hyndman, MB with ABHF 12X MISS LASSIE 222Z by RVP 45S XAVIER 12X

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Reserve Champion Bull Calf Sponsored by AM Ranching Sydney Perlinger, SK with RSK HI-CLIFFE 719T BONDURANT 20A by TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

Champion Senior Female & Grand Champion Female Sponsored by Twin View Polled Herefords Sponsored by RSK Farms Hunter Millham, SK with RSK 6U MISS SAGE 64Y by RSK 030047 Down Under 6U WITH RSK HI-CLIFFE 719T BONDURANT 20A by TH 122 71I Victor 719T

Reserve Champion Senior Female & Reserve Grand Champion Female Sponsored by Big Gully Farm Sponsored By Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords Emma Lees, SK with GLENLEES 101S LIBBY 21Y by BN MHPH 13P Heat 101S WITH GLENLEES 452Y STARDOM 27A by TH 43P 719 Victor 452Y ET

Champion Junior Bull & Reserve Grand Champion Male Sponsored by Standard Hill in Memory of Anton Myer Sponsored by Glennethy Farms Heather Fisher LeBlanc, BC with WLB EMPIRE 980 91Z by CCR HELTON 980

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Sponsored by Richardson Ranch Billy Paul, BC with GH 7101 ROCK SOLID 5Z by UPS JT NEON 7101 1ET

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Champion Senior Bull & Grand Champion Male Sponsored by Blairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ag Cattle Co Sponsored by Copper Creek Ranch James Hordos, SK with HF 503W KINGDOM 236Y by REMITALL ALLIANCE 503W

Open Judging

Team Judging

Pee Wee Sponsored by Batho Farms 1) Emma Fox, MB

Sponsored by Charlton Farms 1) Alberta 2) USA 3) Saskatchewan

2) Kate Webb, SK ) Kriselly Webber, SK

Junior Sponsored by C&T Take the Next Step Sale 1) Brent Grieve, SK 2) Emma Just, SK 3) Lucas Rantz, ON

4EAM 3HOW Basics

Intermediate Sponsored by Bar H Land & Cattle Co 1) Samantha Rimke, MB Reserve Champion Senior Bull Sponsored by Remitall West Orianna Hyndman, MB with CRLY 45S YAHOO 104Y by STAR 2013 BATTLE CRY 45S Three Head From One Family Sponsored by Carlrams Ranching Ltd. Hordos Family, Saskatchewan Group of Five From One Province Champion Group of 5 from a Province Sponsored by Misty Valley Farms 1) Saskatchewan 2) Manitoba 3) Ontario

2) Cayley Brown, BC & Denton Tatarin, AB 3) Coleman Nixdorff, AB

Senior Sponsored by Manitoba Hereford Association 1) Logan Martinson, SK 2) Brady Jensen, USA 3) Jason May, USA

Little League!

Team Grooming

Sponsored by Mazergroup 1) USA 2) Saskatchewan 3) Quebec

Team Marketing

Premier Breeder Pee Wee Sponsored by Saskatchewan Hereford Association 1) Saskatchewan 2) Alberta 3) Ontario

Sponsored by Masterfeeds Larissa Lupul, AB

Sponsored by Canadian Hereford Digest 1) USA 2) Maritimes 3) Saskatchewan

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3TALL "OOTH Competition

Public Speaking Photography

Sponsored by Ontario Junior Hereford Association Thursday British Columbia

Pee Wee 1) Georgia Pawlitza, SK 2) Dustin McKim, SK 3) Jordan Dorrance, SK Junior 1) Lucas Rantz, ON 2) Dawson Foy, SK 3) Jennifer Fossay, MB Intermediate 1) Denton Tatarin, AB 2) Samantha Rimke, MB 3) Chris Mortensen, Denmark Senior 1) Ashley Black, NB 2) Kyra McConnell, ON 3) Jay Rimke, MB

Friday Manitoba

Sponsored by Keith Gilmore Foundation Prepared Speeches

Impromptu Speeches

Saturday Saskatchewan

Provincial Display

Sponsored by: Virden Animal Hospital Saskatchewan

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Junior 1) Megan Nicholas, SK Intermediate 1) Heather Fisher LeBlanc, BC 2) Miranda Heidecker, SK 3) Morgan Heidecker, SK Senior 1) Cassandra Gorrill, ON 2) Sarah Nixdorff, AB 3) Adam Nixdorff, AB

Sponsored by Rolston Photography

Section A: Hereford Cattle Only Pee Wee 1) Sydney Dorrance, SK 2) Kate Webb, SK 3) Teegan Hyndman, MB Junior 1) Megan Nicholas, SK 2) Ashley Webb, SK 3) Billy Paul, BC Intermediate 1) Allison Mastine, QC 2) Orianna Hyndman, MB 3) Andrew Mastine, QC Senior 1) Brittany Henry, AUS 2) Brandon Sykes, AUS 3) Cassandra Gorrill, ON Section B: Hereford Cattle With One or More Persons Pee Wee 1) Teegan Hyndman, MB 2) Sydney Dorrance, SK 3) Brock Dorrance, SK Junior 1) Kylee Dixon, SK 2) Luke Webb, SK 3) Langley Blaine, MB Intermediate 1) Crystal Wilson, USA 2) Andrew Mastine, QC 3) Allison Mastine, QC Senior 1) Brittany Henry, AUS 2) Larissa Lupul, AB 3) Brianna Bagshaw, SK Section C: Commercial Hereford Event Pee Wee 1) Georgia Pawlitza, SK 2) Brock Black, NB 3) Rebecca Hess, ON Junior 1) Matthew Just, SK 2) Emma Just, SK 3) Owen Grundy, ON Intermediate 1) Jillian Just, SK 2) Justin McLaughlin, ON 3) Samantha Rimke, MB Senior 1) & 2) Brianna Bagshaw, SK

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Hereford!Art

Sponsored by Saskatchewan Junior Hereford Association

Section A: A Cattle Sale or Event Poster Pee Wee 1) Jordan Dorrance, SK 2) Brock Black, NB 3) Teegan Hyndman, MB Junior 1) Jennifer Fossay, MB 2) Owen Grundy, ON 3) Sydney Perlinger, SK Intermediate 1) Orianna Hyndman, MB 2) Chelsea McNeely, ON 3) Christin Dixon, SK Section B: Collage Pee Wee 1) Rebecca Hess, ON 2) Dustin McKim, SK 3) Luke Andrews, SK Junior 1) Kaitlyn Mastine, QC 2) Owen Grundy, ON 3) Jennifer Fossay, MB Intermediate 1) Andrew Mastine, QC 2) Cooper Blaine, MB 3) Justin McLaughlin, ON Senior 1) Ashley Black, NB Section C: Hand Drawn Pee Wee 1) Jordan Dorrance, SK 2) Kalla Nicholas, SK 3) Rebecca Hess, ON Junior 1) Owen Grundy, ON 2) Karlie McKim, SK 3) Lucas Rantz, ON Intermediate 1) Angel Grieve, SK 2) Colt Mastine, QC 3) Allison Mastine, QC Senior 1) Kaitlyn Polegi, SK 2) Jay Rimke, MB Section D: One Page Advertisement for a Magazine Pee Wee 1) Brock Black, NB 2) Jordan Dorrance, SK

3) Teegan Hyndman, MB Junior 1) Lucas Rantz, ON 2) Kaitlyn Mastine, QC 3) Kylee Dixon, SK Intermediate 1) Levi Rimke, MB 2) Orianna Hyndman, MB 3) Justin McLaughlin, ON Senior 1) Jay Rimke, MB

3) Kaitlyn Mastine, QC Intermediate 1) Allison Mastine, QC 2) Orianna Hyndman, MB 3) Colt Mastine, QC Senior 1) Ashley Black, NB

Literature

Sponsored by Maritime Junior Hereford Association

Scrapbook!

Competition

Sponsored by Keith Gilmore Foundation

Section A: Poem Pee Wee 1) Brock Dorrance, SK 2) Rebecca Hess, ON 3) Sydney Dorrance, SK Junior 1) Karlie McKim, SK 2) Kylee Dixon, SK 3) Langley Blaine, MB Intermediate 1) Cooper Blaine, MB 2) Christin Dixon, SK 3) Andrew Mastine, QC Senior 1) Ashley Black, NB 2) Larissa Lupul, AB 3) Ashley Black, NB Section B: True Story Pee Wee 1) Kalla Nicholas, SK 2) Teegan Hyndman, MB 3) Rebecca Hess, ON Junior 1) Langely Blaine, MB 2) Kaitlyn Mastine, QC 3) Jennifer Fossay, MB Intermediate 1) Dylan Mastine, QC 2) Samantha Rimke, MB 3) Orianna Hyndman, MB Section C: Fiction (300 words or less) Pee Wee 1) Jordan Dorrance, SK 2) Sydney Dorrance, SK 3) Dustin McKim, SK Junior 1) Gabrielle Cheremshynski, AB 2) Jennifer Fossay, MB

Pee Wee 1) Teegan Hyndman, MB 2) Georgia Pawlitza, SK 3) Jordan Dorrance, SK Junior 1) Kaitlyn Mastine, QC 2) Erin Casey, SK 3) Lucas Rantz, ON Intermediate 1) Allison Mastine, QC 2) Orianna Hyndman, MB 3) Samantha Rimke, MB Provincial Scrapbook

1) Quebec 2) Manitoba 3) Saskatchewan

Great!Griller

Sponsored by Embryo Genetics 1) Maritimes 2) Saskatchewan 3) Manitoba

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Advertising Competition

Major Jay Fox

Ambassador Award

Junior Gabrielle Cheremshynski, AB Sponsored by Justamere Ranches & Fox Family Jay Rimke, MB

Sponsored by Canadian Hereford Association 1) Manitoba 2) Maritimes 3) Ontario & Saskatchewan

VideoCompetition

Friends of Bonanza Award Intermediate Orianna Hyndman, MB

Grant & Lauralee Rolston

Sponsored by ANL Polled Herefords Chelsea McNeely(ON), Karlie & Dustin McKim & Jordon, Sydney & Brock Dorrance (SK)

Senior Jay Rimke, MB

Grand Aggregate

Divisional Aggregate Sponsored by Manitoba Junior Hereford Association

Sponsored by Wheatcity Cowtown Orianna Hyndman, MB

Provincial Aggregate Pee Wee Teegan Hyndman, MB

Sponsored by: Semex Canada Saskatchewan 94

*The CHD would like to extend a special thank-you to Grant Rolston Photography for taking all of the photos used in our Bonanza Results.*

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salesresults sales index 1st Annual Premier Hereford Bull Sale ............................................................... Page 96 Bannerlane... Sale #14............................................................................................ Page 96 Misty Valley Farms Production Sale .................................................................. Page 96 14th Annual Midwest Horned Hereford Sale ......................................................Page 97 4th Annual Moving On Bull Sale ...........................................................................Page 97 19th Annual Back to the Basics - MJT Cattle Co. Ltd Herefords & Angus ............................Page 97 JoNomn Hereford Ranch Bull Sale ...................................................................... Page 98 New Edition Bull Sale Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd Featuring Anderson Family Herefords .... Page 98 Beck Farms & McCoy Cattle Co. 4th Annual Bull Sale ..................................... Page 98 Pine Butte Ranch 18th Annual Production Sale ................................................ Page 99 7th Annual Ulrich Herefords Bull & Female Sale ............................................. Page 99 Holloway Farms Ltd. 3rd Annual Rancherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Bull Sale ......................... Page 99 113th Annual Calgary Bull Sale .......................................................................... Page 100 Standard Hill Connection................................................................................... Page 100 Regina Bull Show & Sale...................................................................................... Page 101 Medicine Hat 55th Annual Spring Bull Show & Sale ....................................... Page 101 58th Annual East Central Bull Sale .....................................................................Page 102 Wascana Herefords ..............................................................................................Page 102 7th Stockman Select Bull Sale & Commercial Open Replacement Heifers .Page 103 9th Annual Ranch Ready Bull Sale......................................................................Page 103 Harvie Ranching 4th Annual Bull Sale...............................................................Page 103 WLB Livestock 9th Annual Bull Sale ................................................................. Page 104 Focus on the Future 9th Annual Bull Sale ...................................................... Page 104 2nd Annual Family Bull Sale - K-Cow Ranch with Poplar Bluff Stock Farm ........................ Page 104 Wilson Lees Annual Bull Sale ............................................................................Page 105 104th Annual Lacombe Bull Sale.........................................................................Page 105 76th Annual Williams Lake Bull Show & Sale ................................................. Page 106

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1st Annual Premier Hereford Bull Sale

26 Two Year Old Bulls $3,296.00 $2,600.00 1 Yearling Bull 27 Lots Grossed $88,300 averaging $3,270.00 59 Commercial Heifer Calves $976.00

Date: February 4th, 2013 Location: Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: R.C. (Bob) Balog

Top Sellers $5500 - LOT 1 - LF RAMBO 60Y Buyer: Oddan Ranching, Maidstone, SK Sire: GH ADAMS RAMBO STAN 61T SOD: TRIPLE-A 87J MAXIMUS 4M

$4200 - LOT 48 - WA 7S SMOOTHY 65Y Buyer: Roworth & Cameron Ranch, Czar, AB Sire: PHF 31N SMOOTHY 7S SOD: WA DUSTER BOY 98M

$5500 - LOT 47 - WA 101T STANMORE 63Y Buyer: Little Poplar Grove Ranch, Forestbury, AB Sire: AGA 26R STANMORE 101T SOD: FA 121M BRITISHER 224S

$4200 - LOT 19 - TDM MERCEDES LAD 41Y Buyer: Jonathon Lock, Macklin, SK Sire: KTD HI STANDARD 63U SOD: R 15L STAN GEN LAD 14R

$4600 - LOT 12 - KTD HI STANDARD 5Y Buyer: Teiller Ranch, Bonnyville, AB Sire: KTD HI STANDARD 63U SOD: FE 33J SUPREME STANDARD 118N AVER AGE

Bannerlane... Sale #14 Date: February 5th, 2013 Location: At the Ranch, Livelong, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: R.C. (Bob) Balog

Top Sellers $9000 - LOT 5 - BANNERLANE YANKEE YALLEY 36Y (FULL POSS-3/4 INT) Buyer: Misty Valley Farms, Maidstone, SK Sire: MVF 161R STD BRIT LAD 108U SOD: BANNERLANE 37L STD 22R $7500 - LOT 4 - BANNERLANE 108U STD BRIT 27Y Buyer: Bar MC, Waseca, SK Sire: MVF 161R STD BRIT LAD 108U SOD: BBSF 114L NUMAN 251N $6800 - LOT 3 - BANNERLANE 108U STD 17Y Buyer: Hickory Corner Farms, Brier Crest, SK Sire: MVF 161R STD BRIT LAD 108U SOD: JNHR STANDARD LAD 598R

Misty Valley Farms Production Sale Date: February 6th, 2013

$6200 - LOT 14 - BANNERLANE 108U STD BRIT 84Y Buyer: Hickory Corner Farms, Brier Crest, SK Sire: MVF 161R STD BRIT LAD 108U SOD: C 80G L SARGENT 78K $5700 - LOT 17 - BANNERLANE 108U STD BRIT 106Y Buyer: David Abrahanson, Broderick, SK Sire: MVF 161R STD BRIT LAD 108U SOD: BANNERLANE 18C STD LAD 95G $5700 - LOT 20 - BANNERLANE 108U STD DOM 125Y Buyer: Douglas Lake Cattle Co., Douglas Lake, BC Sire: MVF 161R STD BRIT LAD 108U SOD: MVF 656 65U STD DOMINO LAD 87D AVER AGE

Location: At the Ranch, Maidstone, Saskatchewan

Auctioneer: R.C. (Bob) Balog

25.75 Two Year Old $4,518.00 4 Registered Bred Heifers $2,525.00 1 Registered Heifer Calf $3,000.00 30.75 Lots grossed $129,450 averaging $4,209.00 30 Commercial Bred Heifers $1,471.00 22 Commercial Heifer Calves $903.00

52 Two Year Old Bulls $4,245.00 35 Registered Bred Heifers $2,585.00 4 Registered Heifer Calves $2,425.00 91 lots grossed $3,13,675.00 averaging $3,447.00 59 Commercial Bred Heifers $1,804.00 5 Commercial Heifer Calves $975.00

Top Sellers Two Year Old Bulls $16000 - Lot 14 - MVF 219T STD TURNIN LAD 81Y Buyer: Corbiell Herefords, Cluny, AB & Carlrams Ranching, Cutknife, SK Sire: BBSF 46P TURIN 219T SOD: PDHR 923Y STD LAD 18C $7500 - LOT 29 - MVF 219T SILVER DOM LAD 235Y Buyer: HHH Cattle Ltd., Bindloss, AB Sire: BBSF 46P TURIN 219T SOD: MVF 126G SILVER STD LAD 252K $7000 - LOT 20 - MVF 219T STD POWER LAD 205Y Buyer: Flying T Land & Cattle Ltd., Lloydminster, SK Sire: BBSF 46P TURIN 219T SOD: MMH DUSTER LAD 39K 96

$6000 - LOT 9 - MVF 219T STANDARD LAD 43Y Buyer: Bar T Livestock, Earl Grey, SK Sire: BBSF 46P TURIN 219T SOD: MVF 25G VOLT BRIT LAD 237K $5600 - LOT 21 - MVF 57S STD POWER LAD 214Y Buyer: Kusler Ranch, Maple Creek, SK Sire: MW TURBO POWER 57S SOD: JNHR SUNSHINE 204K Registered Bred Heifer $6100 - LOT 57 - MVF 219T SILVER STD LASS 19Y Buyer: Brost Land & Cattle Co., Irvine, AB Sire: BBSF 46P TURIN 219T SOD: BAR-OM 656 STD COMM LAD 256B

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36 Two Year Old Bulls $3,657.00 3 Registered Bred Heifers $3,533.00 39 lots grossed $142, 250.00 averaging $3,647.00 36 Commercial Bred Heifers $1,588.00 20 Commercial Heifer Calves $959.00

Date: February 7th, 2013 Location: Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: R.C. (Bob) Balog

Top Sellers $5500 - LOT 8 - RIVERBRIDGE 28S LAD 6Y Buyer: MC Quantock, Lloydminster, AB Sire: AGA 114L GENERAL 28S SOD: RIVERBRIDGE 53H LAD 79L

$5100 - LOT 18 - RIVERBRIDGE 28S LAD 106Y Buyer: Harmel Farms, Maidstone, SK Sire: AGA 114L GENERAL 28S SOD: RH STAR DOMINO LAD 53H

$5200 - LOT 33 - STR 72S YANKEE 113Y Buyer: Sask Valley Farms, SK Sire: XTC 157K DUALLY 72SS SOD: STR RIBSTONE 144K DOMINO 76R

$5100 - LOT 40 - LO 140S STD LAD 30Y Buyer: Douglas Lake Cattle Co., Douglas Lake, BC Sire: SGC 124N STANDARD 140S SOD: AJD 84G BRIT DOM 27M

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Carlrams Ranching Ltd Date: February 8th, 2013 Location: At the Ranch, Cutknife, Saskatchewn Auctioneer: Louis Balog

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34 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls $3,944.00 12 Angus Bulls $4,292.00 46 lots grossed $185,600.00 averaging $4,035.00 33 Commercial Bred Heifers $1,433.00 7 Open Commercial Heifers $925.00 3 Horses $2,933.00 1 Pony $3,600.00

Top Selling Hereford Bulls $9250 – LOT 75Y – CARLRAMS 174S LAD 75Y Buyer: Buyer: Hillsvale Colony, Cutknife, SK Sire: SGC 76 ROYAL AMIGO 174S SOD: C 15E L SUPER STAND LAD 145K $6200 – LOT 165Y – CARLRAMS 87R LAD 165Y Buyer: Hillsvale Colony, Cutknife, SK Sire: CARLRAMS 139L STD 87R SOD: CARLRAMS ROUGHNECK 9P

$5750 – LOT 217Y – CARLRAMS 28T LAD 217Y Buyer: Murray Packett, Morse, SK Sire: SNS 3M BIG RED DANDY 28T SOD: LCI 157K RIBSTONE 83S $5500 – LOT 153Y – CARLRAMS 174S VOLT 153S Buyer: Spring Water Colony, Ruthhilda, SK Sire: SGC 76 ROYAL AMIGO 174S SOD: CARLRAMS 157K VOLT 35S

$6000 – LOT 146Y – CARLRAMS 87R LAD 146Y Buyer: Davies Ranch, Bigger, SK Sire: CARLRAMS 139L STD 87R SOD: PDHR 38E SILVER LAD 20J

MJT Cattle Co. Ltd Herefords & Angus

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19th Annual “Back to the Basics” Bull Sale

45 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls $4,600.00 35 Two Year Old Black Angus Bulls $5,650.00 23 Two Year Old Red Angus Bulls $4,200.00 103 lots grossed $501,350.00 averaging $4,867.00 25 Commercial Open Heifers $1,130.00 10 Commercial Bred Heifers $1,437.00

With guest Aspen View Angus Date: February 9, 2013 Location: At the Ranch, Edgerton, Alberta Auctioneer: Chris Poley

Top Sellers $10,000 – LOT 473H – MJT AVATAR 473Y Buyer: Abbey Hill Farms, Richmond, ON Sire: HPH 145R AVATAR 5U SOD: MJT CASH 228S

$7000 – LOT 447H – MJT AVATAR 447Y Buyer: Mike Ruzika, Ryley, AB Sire: HPH 145R AVATAR 5U SOD: JNHR SILVER STANDARD 396M

$8500 – LOT 413H – MJT AVATAR 413Y Buyer: Barry Thompson, Dewberry, AB Sire: HPH 145R AVATAR 5U SOD: REMITALL PILGRIM 93P

$6500 – HERDSIRE – BRETON WEST 17N SIR 6X Buyer: Hadwin Ranching Ltd, Consort, AB Sire: GH NEON 17N SOD: DOMINO 58K MONTE CARLO 54M

$7000 – LOT 459H – MJT AVATAR 459Y Buyer: Bob Gristwood, Loon Lake, SK Sire: HPH 145R AVATAR 5U SOD: MJT CASH 228S 97

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JoNomn Hereford Ranch Bull Sale With guest Tanga Herefords

56 Two Year Old Bulls $3,508.00 15 Registered Bred Heifers $2,417.00 71 lots grossed $232,700.00 averaging $3,277.00

Date: February 13, 2013 Location: At the Farm, Clyde, Alberta Auctioneer: Travis Rogers

Top Sellers $11,200 – LOT 678Y – JNHR STOCKTON 678Y Buyer: Fenton Hereford Ranch Inc, Irma, AB & Brost Land and Cattle, Irvine, AB Sire: BAR-RZ 64N STOCKTON 43S SOD: GLENROSE 62D HANK 32H $9600 – LOT 680Y – JNHR UNIQUE STOCKTON 680Y Buyer: Fenton Hereford Ranch Inc, Irma, AB & Brost Land and Cattle, Irvine, AB Sire: BAR-RZ 64N STOCKTON 43S SOD: JNHR NEW LINE 491M $8750 – LOT 868Y – JNHR STOCKTON 868Y Buyer: Holloway Farms, Castor, AB Sire: BAR-RZ 64N STOCKTON 43S SOD: JSF 60 NATE 7N

$5700 – LOT 66Y – JNHR 511W MAX 66Y Buyer: Phil Howard, Vermillion, AB Sire: JNHR STOCTON 511W SOD: JNHR PROSPCTOR 23S BRED HEIFER $3700 – LOT 96Y – JNHR STANMORE LASS 96Y Buyer: Little Fort Herefords, Little Fort, BC Sire: AGA 26R STANMORE 101T SOD: JNHR STANDARD LAD 402P

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New Edition Bull Sale

Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd Featuring Anderson Family Herefords

60 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls Grossed $242, 950.00

$4,049.00

Date: February 19, 2013 Location: High River, Alberta Auctioneer: R.C. (Bob) Balog

Top Sellers $15,500 – Lot 49Y – DA 102W BRITISHER 49Y BUYER: ROTELLO CATTLE COMPANY, NAVASOTA, TX, USA SIRE: FA 71S BRITISHER 102W SOD: B STARFIRE 61 $6300 – Lot 96Y – FA 28M BRITISHER 96Y Buyer: Leray Helbling, Mandan, ND, USA Sire: GOLDEN-OAK 4J MAXIUM 28M SOD: DA BRITISHER 56L $6250 – Lot 94Y – FA 105T BRITISHER 94Y Buyer: Texas Star Dance LLC, Hamilton, TX, USA Sire: DA 121M BRITISHER 105T SOD: CJH HARLAND 408

$6250 – Lot 166Y – DA 37S BRITISHER 166Y Buyer: Texas Star Dance LLC, Hamilton, TX, USA Sire: FA 121M BRITISHER 252T SOD: K 64H RIBSTONE LAD 109L $6000 – Lot 108Y – 162P GORDO’SQUEST 108Y Buyer: Neson Family Ranch, Sire: GH GORDO 162P SOD: GH TAMO EARL ET 403M $6000 – Lot 133Y – DA 28M BRITISHER 133Y Buyer: HAYS STOCK GRAZING CO-OP, HAYS, AB Sire: GOLDEN-OAK 4J MAXIUM 28M SOD: LPG 82P BONALD LAD 72K

Charolais bulls Beck Farms & McCoy Cattle Co. Yearling Two year old Charolais bulls Yearling Hereford bulls 4th Annual Bull Sale Yearling Gelbvieh Bulls

Date: February 23, 2013 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Top Sellers Yearling Charolais Bulls $7000.00 Lot 5 - BECK’S BOUNTY 206Z (3/4 INTEREST) Buyer: Ferne Cardin Charolais, St Bonaventure, PQ Sire: SPARROWS ELDORADO 361L

Yearling Hereford Bull $9000.00 Lot 65 - MCCOY 719T EVOLUTION ET 652Z Buyer: Bruce Hardy, Midale, SK Sire: TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

$7000.00 Lot 19 - BECK’S MEGATRON 226Z Buyer: Eric Manningham, Laurieville, PQ Sire: SPARROWS PANAMA 826U

Yearling Gelbvieh Bull $7500.00 Lot 98 - ZTM MCCOY 226X VOLTAGE 85Z Buyer: Thackeray Gelbvieh Farms, Weyburn, SK Sire: FRL FIRE RIVER VOLT 226X

Two Year Old Charolais Bull $4000.00 Lot 41 - BECK’S TIFF 106Y Buyer: Michael Madigan, Ceylon, SK Sire: SPARROWS ELDORADO 361L 98

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$3,931.97 $3,900.00 $3,606.25 $3,116.39 93.25 lots grossed $333,900.00 averaging $3,580.70

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Pine Butte Ranch 18th Annual Production Sale

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27 Two Year Old Bulls $4,956.00 3 Registered Heifer Calves $3,217.00 30 lots grossed $143,450.00 averaging $4,782.00

Date: February 23, 2013 Location: B.C. Co-op Yards, Kamloops, British Columbia Auctioneer: Larry Jordan

Top Sellers $6400 – LOT 12 – PINE BUTTE GOLD STD LAD 30Y Buyer: Philip Ranch, Knutsford, BC Sire: PINE BUTTE STD BRIT LAD 43U SOD: PINE BUTTE DOMINO LAD 70J

$6100 – LOT 8 – PINE BUTTE STANDARD LAD 18Y Buyer: Douglas Lake Cattle Co., Douglas Lake, BC Sire: MN 30L STANDARD LAD 37T SOD: MN 239H STAN LAD 46R

$6200 – LOT 9 – PINE BUTTE 43U STD LAD 22Y Buyer: Douglas Lake Cattle Co., Douglas Lake, BC Sire: PINE BUTTE STD BRIT LAD 43U SOD: BAR O 16J GOVERNOR LAD 2P

$6100 – LOT 15 – PINE BUTTE BRIT STD LAD 37Y Buyer: Douglas Lake Cattle Co., Douglas Lake, BC Sire: MN 30L STANDARD LAD 37T SOD: LCI ROYAL FLUSH 219E

$6100 – LOT 7 – PINE BUTTE 141 STANDARD 17Y Buyer: Fred Bowers, Kamloops, BC Sire: AGA 167L SILVER 141S SOD: MN 974Y DOMINO LAD 102F

$6100 – LOT 16 – PINE BUTTE SLVER STD LAD 46Y Buyer: Douglas Lake Cattle Co., Douglas Lake, BC Sire: PINE BUTTE STD BRIT LAD 43U SOD: CC 98L STANLEY 28R

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47 Two Year Old Bulls $3,953.00 7 Registered Bred Heifers $2,986.00 54 lots grossed $206,700.00 averaging $3,828.00

Date: February 26, 2013 Location: Balog Auction, Lethbridge, Alberta Auctioneer: R.C. (Bob) Balog

Top Sellers $10,000 – LOT 153 – AGA 26T YEAH JARROD 153Y (FULL POSS, 3/4 INT) Buyer: Bannerlane Herefords, Livelong, SK Sire: CC 77J JARROD 26T SOD: AGA 21M STANMORE 95S $10,000 – LOT 65 – AGA 2U BRITISH YORKSHIRE 65Y Buyer: Terril & Linda Pierson, Wardlow, AB Sire: AGA 46E BRITISHER ET 2U SOD: AGA 13G GENERAL 114L

$7000 – LOT 30 – AGA 207N YAHOO PRIDE 30Y Buyer: C.O. Johnson & Sons Ranches, Scandia, AB Sire: AGA 35J SILVER PRIDE 207N SOD: STANDRD LAD 656 4ET $6750 – LOT 48 – AGA 77J SUPERMAN 48Y Buyer: Douglas Lake Cattle Co., Douglas Lake, BC Sire: CC 129D SUPERMAN 77J SOD: AGA 20J STANMORE 21M

$7000 – LOT 35 – AGA 2U YO BRITISHER 35Y Buyer: Berry’s Land & Livestock Co., Vida, MT Sire: AGA 46E BRITISHER ET 2U SOD: AGA 20J STANMORE 21M AVER AGE

Holloway Farms Ltd.

3rd Annual Rancher’s Choice Bull Sale

34 Two Year Old Bulls Grossed $118,900.00 22 Commercial Bred Heifers 23 Commercial Yearling Heifers

$3,497.00 $1,760.00 $1,078.00

Date: February 28, 2013 Location: Dryland Cattle Trading, Veteran, Alberta Auctioneer: Kirk Goldsmith

Top Sellers $5500 – LOT 89Y – HOLLOW 42P STONEWALL 89Y Buyer: Kozlinski Ranch, Provost, AB Sire: BANNERLANE RIBSTONE STD 42P SOD: WABASH 88 SANDSTONE 5R

$4750 – LOT 15Y – HOLLOW 55U MONTY 15Y Buyer: Arron Rude, Cereal, AB Sire: HOLLOW RIVER BOY 55U SOD: WABASH SANDMAN 34M

$5000 – LOT 38Y – HOLLOW 33U BILLY 38Y Buyer: Kozlinski Ranch, Provost, AB Sire: HOLLOW SANDBOY 33U SOD: BP 146D SANDMAN 108J

$4750 – LOT 87Y – HOLLOW 42P STONEWALL 87Y Buyer: Kelndorfer Farms Ltd, Killiam, AB Sire: HOLLOW 42P STONEWALL 87Y SOD: RIVERBRIDGE 79L LAD 19R

$5000 – LOT 52Y – HOLLOW 20R RONALD 52Y Buyer: Ross Bunbury, Castor, AB Sire: HOLLOW RUNNER 20R SOD: RIVERBRIDGE 79L LAD 19R 99

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113th Annual Calgary Bull Sale

129 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls $5,047.00 8 Yearling Hereford Bulls $4,900.00 137 lots grossed $680, 250.00 averaging $4,965.00 44 Angus Bulls $3,773.00 15 Yearling Heifers (pens of Five) $5,517.00 12 Ranch Horses $6,320.00

Date March 6 - 7, 2013 Location Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, Calgary, Alberta Auctioneer: R.C. (Bob) Balog Judge: Scott Pahl

Grand Champion Bull

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Sire: AGA 53A STANDARD ET 4R SOD: BCD 59J LANDLORD 114L Consignor: Little Poplar Grove Herefords, Forestburg, AB Sold for $35,000 to Crone Herefords, Hardisty, AB

Sire: FE 32 DANDY RED GEM 270U SOD: AGA 22B RED STANMORE 40L Consignor: Fenton Hereford Ranch Inc., Irma, AB Sold for $17,000 to Pahl Livestock Ltd, Medicine Hat, AB

Lot 38 – LPG 4R LANDLORD LAD 1Y

Lot 50 – FE 270U DANDY RED GEM 130Y

Top Sellers Consigned by SNS Herefords, Airdrie, AB $30,500 – LOT 104 – SNS 5S STANMORE 79Y Buyer: Braun Hereford Ranch, Simmie, SK and XTC Herefords, Lethbridge, AB Sire: JHR 19L VOLT LAD 5S SOD: NORTHFORK 96E BLAZER 14M Consigned by Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd, High River, AB $13,000 – LOT 8 – GH 347P FORWARD DESIRE 62Y Buyer: Little Fort Herefords, Little Fort, BC Sire: AR PATCH ADAMS 347P SOD: ALLENDALE ROBIN HOOD

Consigned by Lilybrook Herefords, Claresholm, AB $12,000 – LOT 23 – LBH 66T RIBSTONE 204Y Buyer: Berry Land & Livestock, Dexter, NM, USA Sire: LBH 157K RIBSTONE 66T SOD: MVF 237K STD BRIT LAD 75S Consigned by Fenton Hereford Ranch Inc., Irma, AB $9250 – LOT 48 – ZZB 270U RED DANDY 33Y Buyer: Benwyn Farms, Progress, BC Sire: FE 32 DANDY RED GEM 270U SOD: BCD 721G KING 6K

Standard Hill Connection Black Angus & Polled Hereford Bull Sale

AVER AGE

46.5 Yearling Angus Bulls 17.5 Yearling Hereford Bull 36 Angus Heifers 100 lots grossed $272, 575.00

Date March 10, 2013 Location Maidstone, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: Jerry Hewson

Top Sellers Lot 75- SHPH 28U THUNDER 151Y son of SHPH 2N BEEFMAN 28U, 3/4 interest sold for $5750.00 to Norm Parrent, JoNomn Herefords, Clyde, Alberta Lot 66- SHPH 7S DOMINATOR 70Y son of SQUARE-D PAT 2N 7S, 1/2 interest sold for $5500.00 to Doug Christensen, Innisfree, AB.

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Lot 74- SHPH 62T MERCINARY 127Y son of SHPH 63N CANNON 62T, sold for $5000.00 to Reber’s Polled Herefords, Woking, AB. Lot 54- SHPH 66W HEAD OF STATE 135Z son of SHPH 274S BARON 66W sold for $3600.00 to Rob Livingstone, Val-Terra Herefords, Vermillion, AB.

$3,237.00 $3,560.00 $1,660.00

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Regina Bull Show & Sale Date March 9 - 10, 2013 Location Evraz Place, Regina, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: Brent Carey Judge: Travis Libke

Grand Champion Bull

Lot 50 - HDB 108S’S MONROE 331Y Sire: WMB 109M MONROE 108S SOD: CKJ INDEPENDANT’S APOLLO 5K Consignor: Bieber Herefords, Wolseley, SK Sold for $9000 to Blaschuck Land and Cattle, Chaplin, SK

Top Sellers

AVER AGE

36 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls $3,472.00 1 Yearling Hereford Bull $2,000.00 37 lots grossed $127, 000.00 averaging $3,432.00

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Lot 43 - SQUARE-D 42S BEEF 636Y Sire: REMITALL SUPER DUTY 42S SOD: WTK 07 KLYVE 106E Consignor: Wascana Cattle Co., Regina, SK Sold for $6800 to Blaschuck Land and Cattle, Chaplin, SK

Consignor: Wascana Cattle Co., Regina, SK $5100 – Lot 41 - SQUARE-D 42S TUXEDO 207Y Buyer: Blaschuck Land and Cattle, Chaplin, SK Sire: REMITALL SUPER DUTY 42S SOD: STAR OBF BOGART 5L

Consignor: GWG Polled Herefords, Imperial, SK $5000 – Lot 8 – GWG 34U DARMANI 26Y Buyer: Sabine Land & Livestock Ltd., Swift Current, SK Sire: MEADOW-ACRES PROMINENT ET 34U SOD: PCL LUCIFER 23C 10L

Consignor: Old Birchill Farm, Alameda, SK $5000 – Lot 1 - OBF JOHN WAYNE 12Y Buyer: Blaschuck Land and Cattle, Chaplin, SK Sire: ANL SBS 4M DUKE 78R SOD: TIL-TOBA REDEEM 11J 35M

Consignor: GWG Polled Herefords, Imperial, SK $5000 – LOT 9 – GWG 34U FARM BOUY 34Y BUYER: HAZELDEAN FARMS LTD., LUMSDEN, SK SIRE: MEADOW-ACRES PROMINENT ET 34U SOD: HF 4L BEYOND 36N

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70 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls 1 Yearling Hereford Bulls 40 Angus Bulls 111 lots grossed $492,700.00 averaging

Date March 12 - 13, 2013 Location Cypress Centre, Medicine Hat Exhibition Grounds, Medicine Hat, Alberta Auctioneer: R.C. (Bob) Balog Judge: Bill & Brad Lamport

Grand Champion Bull

Lot 51 – JEN 195T SILVER 16Y Sire: FA 109L BRITISHER 195T SOD: JEN SELKIRK SILVER 19G Consignor: Newton Herefords, Del Bonita, AB Sold for $6500 to Triple L Ranch, Irvine, AB

Top Sellers

Consignor: Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch, Okotoks, AB $16,000 – Lot 101 – BP 44U ANCHOR 38Y Buyer: Durbin Creek Ranch, Thermopolis, WY, USA Sire: ANCHOR 44U SOD: STANDARD 16E RIBSTONE 64H

$4,441.00 $2,500.00 $4,484.00 $4,439.00

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Lot 119 – LBH 243W RIBSTONE 252Y Sire: LBH 198T RIBSTONE 243W SOD: LBH 38E SILVER PRIDE 52N Consignor: Lilybrook Herefords, Claresholm, AB Sold for $6500 to Herman’s Horned Herefords, Bindloss, AB Consignor: Lilybrook Herefords, Claresholm, AB $11,000 – Lot 116 – LBH 102T SUPER RIB 166Y Buyer: Anderson Family Herefords, Atena, AB Sire: SGC 129P SUPER LAD 102T SOD: C 82F MICKS KAPTAIN 82K 101

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58 Annual East Central Bull Sale th

25 Two Year Olds

$3,622.00

Date March 15, 2013 Location Dryland Cattle Trading Corp. Veteran, Alberta Auctioneer: R.C. (Bob) Balog Judge: Doug Finseth

Grand Champion Bull

Lot 4A – GLENROSE 7W YANKEE 48Y

Sire: HARVIE TAILOR MADE ET 7W SOD: HF 4L BEYOND 36N Consignor: Glenrose Polled Herefords, Camrose, AB Sold for $6000 to Madge Farms, Hanna, AB.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull Lot 39 – FE 96U ROYAL RIBSTONE 25Y Sire: LCI 68R RED STANDARD 96U SOD: FE 254E RIBSTONE CHOICE 144K Consignor: Fenton Hereford Ranch Inc., Irma, AB Sold for $5500 to Garrett Ranch Ltd., Landis, SK

Top Sellers Consignor: Garrett Ranch Ltd, Landis, SK $5000 – Lot 3 – GR 88U STD BRIT LAD 11Y Buyer: Kozlinski Ranch, Provost, AB Sire: LPG BRIT 59K LAD 88U SOD: LPG 82B STANDARD LAD 59K Consignor: Crone Herefords, Hardisty, AB $4500 – Lot 34 – SGC 201U RED AMIGO 31Y Buyer: Veteran Colony, Veteran, AB Sire: SGC 143R LITE STANDARD 201U SOD: EHF RED LAD 76P

Consignor: Little Poplar Grove Herefords, Forestburg, AB

$4500 – LOT 34 – SGC 201U RED AMIGO 31Y BUYER: VETERAN COLONY, VETERAN, AB SIRE: SGC 143R LITE STANDARD 201U SOD: EHF RED LAD 76P

Consignor: Fenton Hereford Ranch Inc., Irma, AB $4400 – Lot 38 – FE 17U STAN BRIT 19Y Buyer: Allan Code, New Brigden, AB Sire: GLESBAR 3P BRIT 17U SOD: DIAMOND-T 67J LAD 2N

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Wascana Herefords Guests of City View Simmentals & Ivanhoe Angus

12 Two Year Old Herefords Bulls 22 Yearling Simmental Bulls 18 Angus Bulls 52 lots grossed $187,450.00 averaging

Date March 19, 2013 Location Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: Scorr Johnstone

Top Sellers $4800 – LOT 59 – SQUARE D 42S TRISTAR 220Y Buyer: Dennis Day, Foam Lake, SK Sire: REMTIALL SUPER DUTY 42S SOD: SQUARE-D KEEPSAKE 364B

$4000 – LOT 61 – SQUARE D 593R PAYWEIGHT 500Y Buyer: Trygve & Jill Eidem, Nendorf, SK Sire: SQUARE-D REPORT 593R SOD: RAILVIEW 694J LANDON 260L

$4000 – LOT 57 – SQUARE D 42S BIG BANG 5Y Buyer: Randy Stevens, Moose Jaw, SK Sire: REMTIALL SUPER DUTY 42S SOD: WILGOR 55K NORTHEASTERN OL 2N

$4000 – LOT 62 – SQUARE D 10P SPIKE 53Y Buyer: Joe Denomie, Kuriki, SK Sire: MUDDY 10G PRIDE 913H 10P SOD: GHC PERCIVAL 86P

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$3,450.00 $4,090.00 $3,115.00 $3,605.00

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7 Stockman Select Bull Sale & th

Commercial Open Replacement Heifers Triple A, Anderson Cattle Co., & Windy Hill Livestock

AVER AGE

19 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls 9 Yearling Hereford Bulls 54 Red & Black Angus Bulls 82 lots grossed $315,050.00 averaging 35 open commercial heifers

Date March 23, 2013 Location: Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran

$4,576.00 $3,875.00 $3,677.00 $3,842.00 $1,036.00

Top Sellers $10,250 – LOT 47 – TRIPLE A TURBO POWER 24Y Buyer: Hickory Corner Farms, Briercrest, SK Sire: TRIPLE-A MAX’S TURBO ET 1T SOD: LBH 87M DIAMOND LAD 112R

$6000 – LOT 56 – TRIPLE A 9121 DEW’S DOMINO 8Y Buyer: Maple Dale Farms, Holstein, ON Sire: CL1 DOMINO 9121 W 1ET SOD: TRIPLE A 87J MAXIMUS 4M

$8750 – LOT 50 – TRIPLE A TURBO’S RANGER 39Y Buyer: Hickory Corner Farms, Briercrest, SK Sire: TRIPLE-A MAX’S TURBO ET 1T SOD: TRIPLE-A 122K RANGER 13R

$6000 – LOT 35 – TRIPLE A 4W ZORRO 5Z Buyer: Wilson Bros, McCord, SK Sire: TRIPLE A 22T WORLD CLASS 4W SOD: RH STANDARD STAR LAD 14M

$7700 – LOT 60 – TRIPLE A 47R STANMORE 11Y Buyer: Ayrey Herefords, Evesham, SK Sire: PDHR 20J STANMORE 47R SOD: TRIPLE A MAX’S TOBASSCO 22T

9 Annual Ranch Ready Bull Sale th

Date March 25, 2013 Location Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Auctioneer: Donnie Peacock

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27 Two Year Old Bulls 21 Yearling Bulls 1 Purebred Registered Heifer 49 lots grossed $ 233,450.00 22 head commercial open heifers

$4,517.00 $5,119.00 $4,000.00 $4,764.00 $1,139.00

Top Sellers $4000 – LOT 49 – DONARAH 46W STD LASS 15Z All proceeds donated to the Diabetes Association in remembrance of Norah Gillespie.

Buyer: Sleepy Creek Ranch, Pleasantdale, SK Sire: DONORAH 1K STD LAD 46W SOD: DONORAH 77J SUPER LAD 24P $11,000 – LOT 1 – BR 9279 EXTRA DEEP 13Z Buyer: Marcel Ruest, Admiral, SK Sire: ECR L18 EXTRA DEEP 9279 SOD: LBH 114L GENERAL 193N $10,500 – LOT 48 – DONORAH 3U SUPER ANDY 4Y Buyer: Hickory Corner Farms, Briercrest, SK Sire: DON 77J SUPER ANDY ET 3U SOD: DONORAH 17G JUSTIN LAD 7J

$8750 – LOT 47 – DON 1U PINNACLE LAD 36Y Buyer: Hickory Corner Farms, Briercrest, SK Sire: U4 329J PINNACLE 1U SOD: DONORAH 77J SUPER LAD 24P $7500 – LOT 32 – DON 192X DOMINO LAD 9Z Buyer: Fred Lansdall, Leross, SK Sire: CL 1 DOMINO 0192X 1ET SOD: LBH 73L STANDARD 268P $7000 – LOT 8 – BR 4W STANMORE 124Z Buyer: Wilson Bros, McCord, SK Sire: DBHR 31R STANMORE 4W SOD: DBHR 75M BONANZA LAD 148P

$10,250 – LOT 28 – DONORAH 929 DOMINO LAD 42Z (3/4 Interest) Buyer: Brost Land & Cattle Co., Irvine, AB Sire: CL 1 DOMINO 929W SOD: DONORAH 77J SUPER LAD 24P

Harvie Ranching 4th Annual Bull Sale 2376 Date March 25, 2013 Location At the Ranch, Olds, Alberta Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran

AVER AGE

Hereford Bulls $4,457.00 lots grossed $340,240.00 averaging $4,477.00 1 Semen lot $1,000.00

Top Sellers $14,000 – LOT 24 – HARVIE VICTOR 62Z Buyer: Kraus Bros., Duchess, AB Sire: TH 122 711 VICTOR 719T SOD: HARVIE DAN RICOCHET 167U

$5600 – LOT 23 – HARVIE NIGHT LIFE 50Z Buyer: Bear Hill Ranch, Morley, AB Sire: TH 122 711 VICTOR 719T SOD: HARVIE TRAVELER 69T

$7500 – LOT 25 – HARVIE GUNNER 54Z Buyer: Ehlke Herefords, Townsend, MT & Max Halyk, Melville, SK Sire: HARVIE DAN RICOCHET 167U SOD: E BRAXTON 719

$5000 – LOT 1 – HARVIE CAJUN ET 325Y Buyer: L Putnam, Strathmore, AB Sire: TH 75J 243R BAILOUT 144U ET SOD: HARVIE LADIES MAN 4L

$6000 – Lot 22 – HARVIE E MC VICTOR 39Z Buyer: Watergrove Ranches, Calgary, AB Sire: TH 122 711 VICTOR 719T SOD: KAIRURU ABERDEEN 03 0047

$5000 – LOT 2 – HARVIE E MONTANA ET 17Z Buyer: Chittick Family Farm, Mayerthorpe, AB Sire: HARVIE TAILOR MADE ET 7W SOD: CCR 57G STAMINA ET 199S 103

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WLB Livestock 9th Annual Bull Sale

18 18 2 38

Yearling Hereford bulls Yearling Simmental bulls Mature Hereford Bulls lots averaged $4,816.00

$5,145.00 $4,100.00 $6,400.00

Date March 26, 2013 Location Douglas, Manitoba Auctioneer: Jerry Kanewisher

Top Sellers Mature Hereford Bulls $8000 – LOT 31 – HI-CLIFFE WLB SAMMY 13X (possession only) sold to Topps Herefords, Grace City, ND & Abrakadabra Cattle Company, Columbia, MO Yearling Hereford Bulls $13,000 - Lot 33 - WLB WINCHESTER ANSER 90X 10Z sired by WLB Lego 83T 90X sold to Larry Crane, Mitchell, SD $11,750 - LOT 34 - WLB EASY STREET 90X 100Z sired by WLB Lego 83T 90X sold to Glenrose Polled Herefords, Camrose, AB and Crone Herefords, Hardisty, AB $10,750 - LOT 38 - WLB BULL 980 88Z

$7,500 - LOT 35 - WLB BULL 90X 15Z sired by WLB Lego 83T 90X, sold to Erwin & Marc Lehman, Lashburn, SK $5,700 - LOT 47 - WLB BULL 37S 123Z sired by WLB Hero RH 37S sold to Zane & Mark McKerricher, Ogema, SK $5,100, LOT 36, WLB BULL 90X 6Z sired by WLB Lego 83T 90X sold to Big Gully Farms, Maidstone, SK. $5,000, LOT 51, WLB BULL 100W 703Z sired by NJW Trust 100W sold to Victor Oulton, Windsor, NS

sired by CRR Helton 980 sold to Malone Hereford Farm, Emporia, KS, and McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch, Walnut Grove, MO

Focus on the Future 9th Annual Bull Sale

AVER AGE

Date March 28, 2013 Location Alameda, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale management: T Bar C Cattle

11.25 Yearling Polled Hereford bulls $4,071.00 22 Yearling Simmental bulls $13,670.00 6 Yearling Synergy bulls $5,150.00 6 units of semen $725.00 24 open Simmental influence heifers $1,206.00 Grossed $410,750.00

Top Sellers Yearling Polled Hereford Bull $6250.00 Lot 5 - ANL DM 719T VICTOR 76S ET 47Z Buyer: Doug Troop Hereford Farm, Brandon, MB Sire: TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

$5750.00 Lot 12 - ANL 45P TANK 38W 25Z (3/4 INTEREST) Buyer: Blair Ag Cattle Company, Lanigan, SK Sire: NJW FHF 9710 TANK 45P AVER AGE

K-Cow Ranch with Poplar Bluff Stock Farm

2nd Annual Family Bull Sale Date March 29, 2013 Location At the Ranch, Elk Point, Alberta Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran

Top Sellers

11 Yearling Hereford Bulls 6 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls 21 Yearling Angus Bulls 3 Yearling Charolais Bulls 27 Two Year Old Charolais Bulls 1 Mature Charolais Bull 12 Purebred Open Angus Heifers 81 Lots grossed $272,060 12 head commercial open heifers

Two Year Olds $7000 – Lot 3 – K-COW SNEAKER 55Y Buyer: Jolie Dolany, Hardisty Sire: NCX K-COW SNAPSHOT 20S SOD: DYNAMITE ACRES SOLID GOLD 402R

Yearlings $3900 – Lot 16 – K-COW ZIGZAG 85Z Buyer: Lazy HE Ranch, Czar, AB Sire: K-COW WIDELOAD 87N SOD: REMITALL THUNDERBOLT 94T

$5000 – Lot 1 – SKELTON KCJ WAYLON 5Y Buyer: Halko Farms, Leoville, SK Sire: K-COW JAKE 291U SOD: REMITALL KEYNOTE 20X

$3700 – Lot 8 – K-COW FIRECRACKER 7Z Buyer: Lazy HE Ranch, Czar, AB Sire: K-COW WIDELOAD 87W SOD: FORC 29F BOOMER 18L

$4200 – Lot 5 – K-COW YODEL 86Y Buyer: Darrell Saskiw, Innisfree Sire: KEM WILSON 42W SOD: K-COW NACHO MAN ET 36N 104

$3,181.00 $4,550.00 $2,814.00 $3,000.00 $3,822.00 $10,500.00 $1,504.00 $3,358.00 $918.00

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Wilson Lees Annual Bull Sale

AVER AGE

36.25 lots grossed $131,950.00 averaging $3,640.00

Date April 5, 2013 Location Kisbey, Saskatchewan Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Top Sellers $6,800 - Lot 21 - Glenlees 719T Baron 41Z Buyer: Coulee Crest Herefords, Bowden, AB Sire: TH 122 711 VICTOR 719T

$6,400 - Lot 38 - Haroldsons Patriot 13P Buyer: Gillespie Hereford Ranch, Wymark, SK Sire: REMITALL PATRIOT 13P

$6,500 - Lot 38 - Haroldsons WLC Discovery ET 40Z Buyer: Lamontage Holdings, Wawota, SK Sire: HAROLDSONS WLC DISCOVERY ET 40Z

$6,000 - Lot 20 - Glenlees DBK 9W Stacker 2Z Buyer: Circle S Ranching, Medicine Hat, AB Sire: KTCT 10S STACKER 9W AVER AGE

11 Two Year Old Polled Hereford Bulls $3527.00 $2233.00 9 Yearling Polled Hereford Bulls th $3745.00 11 Two Year Old Horned Hereford Bulls 3 Three Year Old Horned Hereford Bulls $2667.00 28 Angus Yearling and Two Year Old Bulls $3403.00 Date April 9, 2013 Location Central Alberta Agricultural Society, Lacombe, Alberta 5 Yearling Shorthorn Bulls $2500.00 Auctioneer: Dan Skeels Hereford Judge: Nels Nixdorff 67 lots grossed $215,900.00 averaging $3222.00

104 Annual Lacombe Bull Sale

Grand Champion Horned Bull

Grand Champion Polled Bull

Sire: MJT C2 CENTURY 269U SOD: CH 69G NITRO 17N Sold for $4000 to Doug Reed, Elnora, AB.

Sire: LC I 157K RIBSTONE 107R SOD: JSF 23 NIBBS 60G Sold for $3400 to Deer Creek Livestock Co Ltd., Milk River, AB

Lot 52 – RC 269U CENTURY LAD 69Y

Lot 25 – LAMPORT’S 107R RIBSTONE 11Y

Reserve Grand Champion Horned Bull Reserve Grand Champion Polled Bull Lot 47 – BRETON WEST 117T TRUMP 67Y Sire: SILVER GEN 84J TRUMPET 117T SOD: LP JASPER 01J LUKE 42L Sold for $4500 to Don Saar, Big Valley, AB

Lot 13 – CHSF 49X WARRIOR 29Z

Sire: CHSF 54L VINCENT 27U SOD: CHSF 20X KAPONE ET 12K Sold for $3500 to Deer Creek Livestock Co Ltd., Milk River, AB 105

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76th Annual Williams Lake Bull Show & Sale

25 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls 12 Yearling Hereford Bulls 57 Angus Bulls 4 Simmental Bulls 5 Limousin Bulls 1 Charolais Bull 2 Gelbvieh Bulls 106 Lots grossed $331,600.00

Date April 18 & 19, 2013 Location B.C Livestock Producers Co-operative Assoc. Williams Lake, British Columbia Auctioneer: Larry Jordan, Wilf Smith, Wayne Jordan & Wayne Pincott Judge: Phil Brown

Grand Champion Bull

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Sire: GH ADAMS 144S BULGE 138W SOD: LFH INVENT 13M 10S Consignor: Little Fort Herefords, Little Fort, BC Sold for $7500 to Wayne Magnuson, Shaunavon, SK

Sire: WB SANDHILL ROCK 43N SOD: AJD 84G BRIT DOM 35P Consignor: Neil Turner, Salmon Arm, BC Sold for $3700 to Springfield Ranch, Williams Lake, BC

Lot 112 – LFH BULGE 138W 38Y

Lot 137 – SUNNYBRAE ROCK 9Y

Hereford Top Sellers Consignor: Neil Turner, Salmon Arm, BC $4100 – LOT 134 – SUNNYBRAE ROCK 3Y Buyer: Springfield Ranch, Williams Lake, BC Sire: WB SANDHILL ROCK 43N SOD: AJD 84G BRIT DOM 35P

Consignor: Richardson Ranch, Tlell, BC $3800 – LOT 119 – TLELL 57U ZODIAC 8Z Buyer: Ringdal Farm, Spallumcheen, BC Sire: RVP STAR 533P CAN-AM ET 57U SOD: REMTIALL ICON 24

Consignor: Deanfield Ranch, Kamloops, BC $4000 – LOT 140 – DEANFIELD 25U STANDARD ASTER 10Y Buyer: Oddan Ranching, Maidstone, SK Sire: LO 931N ASTER LAD 25U SOD: RMJ SOLITAIRE POWER HOUSE 20B

Consignor: Little Fort Herefords, Little Fort, BC $3750 – LOT 113 – LFH PANDA 71T 54Y Buyer: CJ Livestock, Langley, BC Sire: LCI 122P PANDA 71T SOD: C STANMORE JOURNY 105J

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$3366.00 $2433.00 $3210.00 $2275.00 $3400.00 $3250.00 $3000.00 $3128.00

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2012 Top Consignment Sales Lots

Average

Lots

Average

1. Remitall West Production Sale

25.25

$8,958.00

2. Anderson Family Herefords 30th Production Sale

49.75

$5,756.00

1. Agribition Hereford Sale

19

$6,555.00

2. Calgary Bull Sale

126

3. Autumn Alliance Sale XXX

45.25

$5,931.00

$5,680.00

3. Ranch Ready Bull Sale

41.25

$5,455.00

4. Stockman's Select Bull Sale 5. K-Cow Ranch Production Sale

70

$4,514.00

4. Medicine Hat Bull Sale

72

$5,138.00

52

$4,439.00

5. Bulls Eye Select Sale

41

$4,232.00

POLLED HEREFORD TOP SELLERS Name

Month

Price

Seller (Sale)

Buyer

Bull Calf

MHPH 9W YEOMAN 203Y

Sept

$31,000 1/4

Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords

Zip Code Investment Synd.

Coming Two-YearOld Bull (or Older)

K-COW WIDELOAD 87W

March

$18,000

K-Cow Ranch (K-Cow Ranch Sale)

Skelton Cattle Co.

Heifer Calf

HAROLDSON'S RYTHYM T100 21Z

Oct

$18,000

Haroldson's Polled Herefords

Warnyca Land & Cattle

Bred or Open Yearling Heifer

AXA 69T ULTIMATE 106Y

Sept

Cow

GHC MISS WILMA 112Y

(Autumn Alliance Sale XXX)

(Blair Athol/Haroldson’s &Friends)

$5,500 1/2

Harvie Ranching

A.X.A. Polled Herefords (A.X.A. Earlybird Sale of the East)

Oct

$18,000

Crittenden Bros. (Crittenden Bros. &

Lakes Ranch Ltd.

Guests Sale)

HORNED HEREFORD TOP SELLERS Name

Month

Price

Seller

Buyer

Bull Calf

YV 34W MAJOR MARK 2Y

March

$23,000

YV Ranch (Calgary Bull Sale)

Ridder Hereford Ranch

Coming Two-YearOld Bull (or Older)

FA 58U BRITISHER 169X

Feb

$23000 3/4

Anderson Family Herefords (Anderson Family Herefords)

Hirsche Herefords & Upstream Ranch

Heifer Calf

BCD 902W LADY DIXIE 206Z

Bar JB Ranch (Bar JB Ranch

Dallas Farms

Nov

$8,750

Dispersal)

Bred or Open Yearling Heifer

GCK CURT RED LASS 1X

Cow

MJT POLLY 343T

Dec

$5,500

Klein Farms (Klein Farms Cowherd

Tide Creek Herefords

Dispersal)

Dec

$5,700

MJT Cattle Co. Ltd. (MJT Cattle Co.

Little Fort Herefords

Ltd. Hereford & Angus Dispersal)

ALL TIME RECORDS – POLLED HEREFORDS Name

Year

Price

Seller

Buyer

PRL 930K Hotline 3471N

1981

$515,000

(1/2)

Ponderosa Ranch, Falklands Farms

Verlou Marathon 26M

1982

$335,000

(1/4)

Kilmorlie Farms, Verlou Farms, HRS & Rawly’s Ranch

Yearling Bull

PRL 394E Advance

1978

$55,000

Ponderosa Ranch Ltd.

Kilmorlie Farms Inc.

Coming Two - year Old Bull (or older)

Gereli Gold-Bar Rifle 67K 306R

1984

$200,000

Gold-Bar Livestock, Gereli Farms, Fairacres Farm

Lone West Management

PRL 582C Ned 842G

1978

$200,000

Ponderosa Ranch Ltd.

Louada Farms, Wilgor Farms, Strathnaver Farms, Jomaber Farm, Side Hill Farm, Findley Farms

Kilmorlie 12P Stacey

1964

$52,000

Kilmorlie Farms

Beartooth Ranch, Pharris Hereford Farms, Lazy G Ranch

Bull Calf

Heifer Calf

ALL TIME RECORDS - HORNED HEREFORDS Name

Year

Price

Seller

Buyer

Bull Calf

GH Buck ET 26H

1998

$235,000

Hirsche Herefords.

66 Fires Ranch

Yearling Bull

HR General 65D

1995

$62,500

Hansons Ranches

Adams Ranch, Ridder Hereford Ranch

Coming Two-Year Old Bull

B&H Calgary 81 42L

1981

$280,000

B&H Hereford Farms

Calgary 81 Syndicate

Heifer Calf

GH Ginger ET 10G

1997

$16,00

Genetic Influence Dispersal

Pied Pier Farms, Mill Creek Ranch

Bred or Open Yearling Heifer

CGD 42L Ribstone Lass 165N

1982

$30,000

C.G., Brad Dallas

Ed Rutledge 107

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show results

OJHA Beef-A-Rama June 29-30, 2013

Metcalfe, Ontario

33 Junior Participants 44 Head of Cattle Shown SHOWMANSHIP and BRED & OWNED CLASSES Judge: Jessie Milne-Smith, Kemptville, ON

Reserve Champion Female BAR-J-M TULIP 7T

Pee Wee Champion – Rebecca Hess, North Gower, ON Reserve – Katie Cox, Arprior, ON Junior Champion – Owen Elmhirst, Indian River, ON Reserve – Morgan MacIntyre

Morgan MacIntyre

Grand Champion Bull ELM-LODGE END ZONE

Intermediate Champion – Jared Ball, Coldwater, ON Reserve – Colleen Bredin, Coldwater, ON Senior Champion – Whitney Ball, Coldwater, ON Reserve – Jack Oates, Cobden, ON

6Z

Owen Elmhirst, Indian River, ON

Reserve Champion Bull

Grand Champion Showperson Jared Ball, Coldwater, ON Reserve Champion Showperson Whitney Ball, Coldwater, ON

APH 3W APOLLO 1A

Ethan Stone, Brockville, ON

Bred and Owned Champion Female SINNIBARS 118U AMARYLLIS 112A Kyra McConnell, Orillia, ON

Bred and Owned Reserve Female AS APRICOT 1A

Alana Sluiman, Eganville, ON

Champion Commercial Animal UNCLE SI Bar J M - Morgan MacIntyre,

Elmhirst; Mastine; NBG

Judging

Peewee Tasha Barsby, Katie Cox, Rebecca Hess Junior Maggie Jo Hickson, Morgan MacIntrye, Renee Findley Intermediate Jared Ball, Colleen Bredin, Victoria Austin Senior Jack Oates, Kyra McConnell, Danielle Cavanaugh

Hand drawing art

Pee Wee – Talia Osborne Jr – Allison Barsby, Natasha Barsby Inter – Jared Ball

Event Poster

LIVESTOCK

Pee Wee – Talia Osborne, Katie Cox Jr – Owen Grundy

Literature

Report of an event Jr – Allison Barsby, Terry Ennis, Natasha Barsby Inter – Shae-Lynn Bell Poems Jr – Owen Elmhirst, Terry Ennis, Katie Elmhirst Inter – Colleen Bredin, Jared Ball, Shae-Lynn Bell Sr – Whitney Ball Fiction Story Jr – Renee Findlay, Toree Findley Inter – Shae-Lynn Bell

Photo – Hereford cattle

PeeWee - Camryn Grundy, Rebecca Hess, Talia Osborne Jr – Katie Elmhirst, Katie Elmhirst, Terry Ennis Inter – Jared Ball, Shae-Lynn Bell, Jared Ball Sr – Cassandra Gorrill, Cassandra Gorrill, Amy Pasternak

Photo – one person

PeeWee – Natasha Barsby, Talia Osbourne, Natashe Barsby Jr – Terry Ennis, Terry Ennis, Renee Findlay Inter – Shae-Lynne Bell, Jared Ball, Shae-Lynne Bell Sr – Alana Sluiman, Olivia Odgen, Whitney Ball

Speeches

PeeWee – Katie Cox Jr – Renee Findlay Inter – Ethan Stone Sr – Cassandra Gorill

Great Griller Team

Kyra McConnell, Jack Oates, Colleen Bredin, Toree Findlay, Maggie-Jo Hickson, Talia Osborne

GRAND AGGREGATE: Jared Ball, Coldwater, ON

Pee Wee – Rebecca Hess Senior – Whitney Ball

Judge: Allan Crogie, Beachburg, ON Grand Champion Female

One-Page Advertisement ELM-LODGE ZANTASTIC 2Z

Owen Elmhirst, Indian River, ON

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3 Head from one family

Photo – Commercial

Jr – Owen Elmhirst, Owen Grundy Inter – Jared Ball Senior – Whitney Ball, Whitey Ball

Collage

Peewee – Katie Cox, Talia Osborne Jr – Christopher Bell, Allison Barsby, Katie Cox Inter – Shae-lyn Bell, Colleen Bredin

Left to Right - Jared Ball - Top Intermediate and Grand Aggregate; Whitney Ball - Top Senior; Morgan MacIntyre - Top Junior and Front, Katie Cox - Top Pee Wee

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show results

SJHA Beef-A-Rama July 13, 2013

Glenavon, Saskatchewan

Reserve Grand Champion Steer - Christin Dixon

Class 15: Three Head from One Family Class 7: Bull Calf Born January 14 to

Judge: Allan Hjertaas!

Mature Cow/Calf Pair

1st: Shane Dickie

Two Year Old Cow/Calf Pair 1st: Chelsea McNeely; 2nd: James Hordos; 3rd: Luke Webb

Senior Champion Female - Chelsea McNeely Reserve Senior Champion Female - James Hordos

Class 1 - Heifer Calves Born January 6 to February 14, 2013 1st: James Hordos; 2nd: Becky Popowich; 3rd: Keefer Schmidt; 4th: Evan Sebastain

April 15, 2013 1st: Sydney Dorrance; 2nd: Lexie O’Connor; 3rd: Chelsea McNeely; 4th: Keefer Schmidt; 5th: Evan Sebastain; 6th: Rachel Felskie Champion Bull Calf - Sydney Dorrance Reserve Champion Bull Calf - Lexie O’Connor

Class 8: Yearling Bull 1st: Skyler Schmidt Junior Champion Bull - Skyler Schmidt Class 9: Two Year Old Bull 1st: James Hordos; 2nd: Shane Dickie

Class 2: Heifer Calves born March 2

Grand Champion Bull - James Hordos (pictured)

to April 26, 2013

1st: Jessica O’Connor; 2nd: Lexie O’Connor; 3rd: Nash Eidem; 4th: Luke Webb Champion Heifer Calf - James Hordos Reserve Champion Heifer Calf - Jessica O’Connor

Class 3: Yearling Heifer

Born April 2 to April 9, 2012 1st: Luke Webb; 2nd: Hayley Lilijord

Class 4: Yearling Heifer

Class 10: Bred and Owned Female

Born February 5 to February 16, 2012 1st: Lexie O’Connor; 2nd: Delaney Sebastian; 3rd: Dylan Grieve; 4th: Dylan Grieve

Class 11: Commercial Cow/Calf Pair

Class 5: Yearling Heifer

Class 12: Commercial Yearling Heifer

Born February 28 to March 3, 2012 1st: Kate Webb; 2nd: Christin Dixon; 3rd: Dylan Grieve

1st: Jessie Procyk;

2nd: Luke Webb 2nd: Dylan Grieve

1st: Michelle Hordos; 2nd: Remi Mitchel; 3rd: Jessie Procyk

Class 6: Yearling Heifer

Grand Champion Commercial Female - Michelle Hordos (pictured)

Born March 10 to March 25, 2012 1st: Kylee Dixon; 2nd: James Hordos; 3rd: Sarah Felskie; 4th: Emily Sebastian; 5th: Ava Bieber; 6th: Ava Bieber Junior Champion Female - Kate Webb Reserve Junior Champion Female - Luke Webb

Grand Champion Female - Kate Webb (pictured) Reserve Grand Champion Female - Luke Webb

Class 16: Pee Wee Showmanship

1st: Jordan Dorrance; 2nd: Lexie O’Connor; 3rd: Sarah Felskie; 4th: Rachel Felskie; 5th: Nash Eidem; 6th: Delaney Sebastian

Class 17: Pee Wee Showmanship 1st: Kate Webb; 2nd: Emily Sebastain; 3rd: Sydney Dorrance; 4th: Matthew Charlton; 5th: Ava Bieber Pee Wee Showmanship Champion - Jordan Dorrance Reserve Pee Wee Showmanship Champion - Kate Webb

Class 18: Junior Showmanship 1st: Kylee Dixon; 3rd: Brett Grieve;

2nd: Jessie Procyk; 4th: Luke Webb

Class 19: Intermediate Showmanship 1st: Christin Dixon; 2nd: Angel Grieve; 3rd: Remi Mitchel; 4th: Dylan Grieve; 5th: Evan Sebastian Class 20: Intermediate Showmanship 1st: Becky Popowich; 2nd: Skylar Schmidt; 3rd: Chelsea McNeely; 4th: Hayley Lilijord

Reserve Grand Champion Bull - Shane Dickie Champions 1st: James Hordos;

1st: Luke and Kate Webb; 2nd: James Hordos; 3rd: Christin and Kylee Dixon; 4th: Lexie O’Connor

Intermediate Showmanship Champion - Christin Dixon Reserve Intermediate Showmanship Champion - Becky Popowich

Class 21: Senior Showmanship 1st: James Hordos; 2nd: Michelle Hordos; 3rd: Shane Dickie Pee Wee Judging 1st: Kate Webb;

2nd: Delaney Sebastian

Junior Judging 1st: Kylee Dixon;

2nd: Karlie McKim

Intermediate Judging 1st: Angel Grieve;

2nd: Hayley Lilijord

Senior Judging Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Female - Jessie Procyk

Class 13: Prospect Steer

1st: Dylan Grieve;

2nd: Jessie Procyk

Class 14: Finished Steer 1st: Jordan Dorrance; 2nd: Christin Dixon; 3rd: Kylee Dixon; 4th: Kate Webb; 5th: Dylan Grieve; 6th: Brett Grieve; 7th: Angel Grieve; 8th: Remi Mitchel Grand Champion Steer - Jordan Dorrance

1st: James Hordos;

2nd: Michelle Hordos

Pee Wee Public Speaking 1st: Jordan Dorrance; 2nd: Lexie O’Connor

Junior Public Speaking

1st: Karlie McKim; 2nd: Kylee Dixon

Intermediate Public Speaking 1st: Chelsea McNeely; 2nd: Christin Dixon

Grand Aggregate Winner - Kylee Dixon

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Known Abnormality Carriers as of July 2013

An up-to-date list can be accessed at www.hereford.ca/3_GeneticAbnormalities.php Hypotrichosis

MS CHOICE VICTOR 102G 102M {DLF IEF HYC} BARRONS SCC DECISION 1D {DLF IEF HYC} VG LADY RAZMATAZ 307F {DLF IEF HYC} OVHF 236G DUCHESS 10L {DLF IEF HYC} MHPH MS 24K GOLDIE 307M {DLF IEF HYC} DBHR 106K LADY 165M {DLF IEF HYC} LFH SKY LADY 114M {DLF IEF HYC} GLENBURN BROOKE 4N {DLF IEF HYC} WILD-OAK 2E TRAC PATTY 13N {DLF IEF HYC} CAMEO CHARMANE 11N {DLF IEF HYC} MHPH MS 24K SUSIE 101P {DLF IEF HYC} NCX MISS JR PHILINE 593P {DLF IEF HYC} AR MILESTONE MISS 203P {DLF IEF HYC} DXB 2214 MANDY 27P {DLF IEF HYC} AIRVE PRESTIGE 23P {DLF IEF HYC} PMD 5L POWER 36P {DLF IEF HYC} HILLS-GALORE 757U LEXI 166P {DLF IEF HYC} GH MERLIN MISS 39R {DLF IEF HYC} DTHF ROSE 80R {DLF IEF HYC} ICF GEMINI 13J 208R {DLF IEF HYC} FCC 102M KAREN 3R {DLF IEF HYC} BIG-GULLY DUSTY TRADITION 134R {DLF IEF HYC} GOLDEN-OAK WILMA 18R {DLF IEF HYC} WLB 72M SARA 49R {DLF IEF HYC} GWG 37L ALANNA 24R {DLF IEF HYC} VG KLONDIKE SUSIE 507R {DLF IEF HYC} MUDDY 28K RED HOT 3K 828R {DLF IEF HYC} ROSELAWN AMBER 81N 71R {DLF IEF HYC} CAMEO RISING EDGE 4R {DLF IEF HYC} WLB 7M FRAN 82S {DLF IEF HYC} ROSELAWN AMBER 81N 14S {DLF IEF HYC} DDA 403M MOJO 161S {DLF IEF HYC} CAMEO GOLD-N KEY 8S {DLF IEF HYC} DGP 204P DOMINETTE 422S {DLF IEF HYC} NUHOPE 9615 PRIME 16T {DLC IEF HYC} BBPH 109N THELMA 136T {DLF IEF HYC} DU 16N ADVANCE LAD 68T {DLF IEF HYC} DU 51M DOUBLE EAGLE LAD 10T {DLF IEF HYC} ROSELAWN MDG AMBER 81N 156S {DLF IEF HYC} FCC 102M APRIL 6T {DLF IEF HYC} PLPH TAHLIA 112T {DLF IEF HYC} SCOTT-ALTA THEA 25T {DLF IEF HYC} GLENROSE 3N TANNIS 125T {DLF IEF HYC} HI-CLIFFE 1N TITAN 45T {DLF IEF HYC} PMD TEMPLE 10T {DLF IEF HYC} OVHF 199S DUCHESS 3U {DLF IEF HYC} ELZEVIR VEGAS 7U {DLF IEF HYC} NPH 20X SPARTAN 20N {DLF IEF HYC} T-BAR-K ACTIVE 6T {DLF IEF HYC} DXB 75M EFFIE 53U {DLF IEF HYC} MEADOW-ACRES 102M MOLTEN ET 2U {DLF IEF HYC} WLB BUSTER 72M 8U {DLF IEF HYC} PLPH 4L VELVET 105U {DLF IEF HYC} ROSELAWN KARLI 82P 63U {DLF IEF HYC} ROSELAWN BELL 107S 4U {DLF IEF HYC} ROSELAWN RHENA 121R 58U {DLF IEF HYC} ECHO-VALLEY 21R U HUGS 67U {DLF IEF HYC} CAMEO’S RISING NUGGET 10U {DLF IEF HYC} GLENROSE 5R UNITED 95U {DLF IEF HYC} SCOTT-ALTA URICA 29U {DLF IEF HYC} SCOTT-ALTA UNELA 46U {DLF IEF HYC} LFH TERA 114M 46U {DLF IEF HYC} LFH TARA ET 10U {DLC IEF HYC} 110

PGG SD NORTHWESTERN ET 1U {DLF IEF HYC} PGG SD PACIFIC WESTERN ET 2U {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D TRACKER 7U {DLF IEF HYC} PMD UNIQUE 7U {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D FEDERAL 710U {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D CHOOSIE 8441U {DLF IEF HYC} CLAYRIDGE RADAR 9W {DLF IEF HYC} CLAYRIDGE NEW CENTURY 128W {DLF IEF HYC} TLELL 25T WARDEN 34W {DLF IEF HYC} MVF 252K SILVER STD LASS 121U {DLF IEF HYC} RDM 125L WADE 112W {DLF IEF HYC} PCL MARIE 321T 73W {DLF IEF HYC} DXB 69T EFFIE 43W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 709W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D COACH 635W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D ENRIGHT 429W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 737W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D PAYTON 795W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 78W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 320W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 532W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 316W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 608W {DLF IEF HYC} MCCOY 49S BUSINESS 30W {DLF IEF HYC} BIRD’S-HILL NICOLE 171W {DLF IEF HYC} PLPH WILLOW 123W {DLF IEF HYC} ICF GEMINI 59M 123W {DLF IEF HYC} MIL-WRAY AL CONNOR 14W {DLF IEF HYC} LFH WANDA 93B 34W {DLF IEF HYC} JWH 213S CLASSIC LADY 428W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D CHOOSIE 9055W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D CHOOSIE 903W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D CHOOSIE 9007W {DLF IEF HYC} XLP ZAHN 737U {DLF IEF HYC} GLENROSE 207R WILLOW 118W {DLF IEF HYC} GLENROSE 40S WIND 113W {DLF IEF HYC} HAROLDSON’S JANELLE 10H 7W {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D ALLIANCE 55W {DLF IEF HYC} ELM-LODGE BIRDS WAY COOL 88W {DLF IEF HYC} MASKING DUSTY ROSE 1W {DLF IEF HYC} PMD WILLY 21W {DLF IEF HYC} WMB 24P’S JOY 129W {DLF IEF HYC} HDB 108S’S SWEET PEA 352W {DLF IEF HYC} HDB 24P’S HAZEL 329W {DLF IEF HYC} JNHF 2N MR PATCH 7P 2W {DLF IEF HYC} TLELL 6U XPORT 6X {DLF IEF HYC} PLPH BNC OLIVIA ET 119X {DLF IEF HYC} PLPH BNC SCARLET ET 122X {DLF IEF HYC} WILLOW-POND 10N TIGER 4X {DLF IEF HYC} HAROLDSON’S JVJ MASTER 18L 8W {DLF IEF HYC} SINNIBARS 317T REBA SNBR 223X {DLF IEF HYC} OVHF 167U DUCHESS 2X {DLF IEF HYC} PCL MILEY 1X {DLF IEF HYC} AXA 40U SHANNA 108X {DLF IEF HYC} SANDY-RIDGE CASSIE 20X {DLF IEF HYC} SANDY-RIDGE TWILIGHT 22X {DLC IEF HYC} ELM-LODGE XTRA NICE 51X {DLF IEF HYC} WLB AYWON BULL 40U 31X {DLF IEF HYC} WLB BULL RH 37X {DLF IEF HYC} WLB BULL 40U 7X {DLF IEF HYC} WLB BULL 21T 78X {DLF IEF HYC} WLB 40U SHANIA 15X {DLF IEF HYC} WLB BULL 40U 11X {DLF IEF HYC} WLB BULL 40U 2X {DLF IEF HYC}

CCR 122U SYBIL 213X {DLF IEF HYC} CCR 199S PIXLE 176X {DLF IEF HYC} ROSELAWN BELL 107S 62X {DLF IEF HYC} LAMPORT’S 6662 STOCKER 97X {DLF IEF HYC} MR MISS 45T XCEPTIONAL 32X {DLF IEF HYC} WLB BULL 83T 4001X {DLF IEF HYC} MR MISS 45T XOXO 78X {DLF IEF HYC} MR MISS 45T XTRA 79X {DLF IEF HYC} BNC 40U SELDIN 109X {DLF IEF HYC} BNC SHAR-LO 40U POWERPLAY 110X {DLF IEF HYC} BNC 388T VELVET 115X {DLF IEF HYC} NCX XIMENES ET 40X {DLF IEF HYC} BNMHPH 40U VENTURE 106X {DLF IEF HYC} RWB BAILEY 14X {DLF IEF HYC} LV ESCALADE L 32X {DLF IEF HYC} CLAYRIDGE KATIE 127X {DLF IEF HYC} CLAYRIDGE PASSION 134X {DLF IEF HYC} CLAYRIDGE AULIE 139X {DLF IEF HYC} BIRD’S-HILL XAVIER ET 326X {DLF IEF HYC} GLENROSE 40S BEA 134X {DLF IEF HYC} FCC 40U CATALYST 13X {DLF IEF HYC} FCC 40U JASPER 17X {DLF IEF HYC} FCC 40U EVEREADY 12X {DLF IEF HYC} DEVG JOEY 103X {DLF IEF HYC} GLENLEES 743 HARDTOP 23X {DLF IEF HYC} KOOTENAY NW SELKIRK 75X {DLF IEF HYC} KOOTENAY NW QUEEN 90X {DLF IEF HYC} KOOTENAY NW DANETTE 6X {DLF IEF HYC} BBSF W39 FLORA 107X {DLF IEF HYC} MIL-WRAY RANGER 10X {DLF IEF HYC} MIL-WRAY BULLWINKLE 25X {DLF IEF HYC} HAROLDSON’S DENSITY ET 41X {DLF IEF HYC} LFH TERA 48T 38X {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 742X {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 429X {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 793X {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D AYLA 532X {DLF IEF HYC} SCOTT-ALTA XUAN 22X {DLF IEF HYC} KLR XTRA 1X {DLF IEF HYC} TGK FULL THROTTLE 2X {DLF IEF HYC} WOOD-B TORQUE JR 10X {DLF IEF HYC} GLENVIEW 8027 VENTURE U12ET T {DLF IEF HYC} PLPH BNC YVES ET 101Y {DLF IEF HYC} WMB 43U’S JOY 123X {DLF IEF HYC} WILD-OAK MISS 35R YOLA 20Y {DLF IEF HYC} WILD-OAK MISS 27T YARA 8Y {DLF IEF HYC} AXA 40U SPLASH 112Y {DLF IEF HYC} BNC W18 TAHLIA ET 402Y {DLF IEF HYC} BNC W18 TAHLIA ET 403Y {DLF IEF HYC} FIVE-STAR 25S BRIANNA 3Y {DLF IEF HYC} FIVE-STAR 25S ROSEMARIE 1Y {DLF IEF HYC} FIVE-STAR 25S APRIL 18Y {DLF IEF HYC} TRENT-HILL GRANT 17Y {DLF IEF HYC} DORBAY R117 YALE 405Y {DLF IEF HYC} M-R 45T YOSHI 7Y {DLF IEF HYC} M-R 45T YESTERDAY’S BUZZ 8Y {DLF IEF HYC} M-R 45T MISS YOU FANCY 11Y {DLF IEF HYC} M-R 45T MISS YIPPEE 32Y {DLF IEF HYC} KOOTENAY NW MARVEL 30Y {DLF IEF HYC} WER MISS YVETTE ET 1Y {DLF IEF HYC} CLAYRIDGE ICEMAN 157Y {DLF IEF HYC} FCC 7W AVIATOR 5Y {DLF IEF HYC} HAROLDSONS ALPINE 4T 3Y {DLF IEF HYC} CLAYRIDGE QUEENIE 188Y {DLF IEF HYC}

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CLAYRIDGE KIWI 194Y {DLF IEF HYC} CLAYRIDGE TOP NOTCH 206Y {DLF IEF HYC} CLAYRIDGE KATIE 224Y {DLF IEF HYC} SHAR-LO TEQUILLA ET 1Y {DLF IEF HYC} ROSELAWN BELL 107S 9Y {DLF IEF HYC} TRIARA REGINA ET 48X {DLF IEF HYC} REBERS’ YOGI 16P 6Y {DLF IEF HYC} GLENLEES 8W GRETA 24Y {DLF IEF HYC} GLENLEES I8W ALISON 18Y {DLF IEF HYC} GLENLEES 8W UMA LYN 20Y {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D POWERPOINT 81Y {DLF IEF HYC} JAC MOHICAN KEYLINE ET 42Y {DLF IEF HYC} PBHR DUKE 10W 26Y {DLF IEF HYC} DU 68T EAGLE ADVANCE LASS 5Y {DLF IEF HYC} DU 68T EAGLE ADVANCE LASS 68Y {DLF IEF HYC} WMB 43U’S MISS 700Y {DLF IEF HYC} BIRDS-HILL KATE 530Y {DLF IEF HYC} GWG 82S MARTIN 66Y {DLF IEF HYC} SQUARE-D 828R CHOOSIE 1710Y {DLF IEF HYC} RVP 57U ZARIEL 52Z {DLF IEF HYC} RCHR HOLIDAY 26Z {DLF IEF HYC} A-J’S YELMA 30Y {DLF IEF HYC} FIVE-STAR ZSA-ZSA 3Z {DLF IEF HYC} FIVE-STAR RED-ROSE 4Z {DLF IEF HYC} NCX ZINGER 4Z {DLF IEF HYC} LEVELDALE HELLZBELLZ 34X 11Z {DLF IEF HYC} LEVELDALE TRENDSETTER 8T 14Z {DLF IEF HYC} CB 100W POWERADE 123Z {DLF IEF HYC} XTC WONDER WILMA ET 49Z {DLF IEF HYC} XTC WONDER WILMA ET 39Z {DLF IEF HYC} BNC W18 VELVET ET 106Z {DLF IEF HYC} BNC W18 VELVET ET 318Z {DLF IEF HYC} ROSELAWN COASTAL 7X 101Z {DLF IEF HYC} PLPH DOTTIE 102Z {DLF IEF HYC} BIG-GULLY 517U DIVINE ET 4Z {DLF IEF HYC} GLENLEES 110X MARLIE 28Z {DLF IEF HYC} REDLINE PROTOCOL 9Z {DLC IEF HYC} GLENLEES 8W BAILEY 93Z {DLF IEF HYC} GLENLEES 8W JACKIE 30Z {DLF IEF HYC} CLAY-SPRING TWS POW RW 22L 16U {DLF IEF HYC} MHR HENRY 21R 180N 11W {DLF IEF HYC} I0FI0000084458500 MR MISS 45T XQUISITE 72X {DLF IEF HYC} WRIGHT POUNDER LASS 7K {DLF IEF HYC} 7-7 DIAMOND LASS 8P {DLF IEF HYC} PLEASANT-A VALOR LASS 21R {DLF IEF HYC} RO-ONNA MAGGIE NBT 3N 6X {DLF IEF HYC} MFR LAD 46S {DLC IEF HYC} MATTSTAN STORM 4U {DLC IEF HYC} BH 30X DURACELL 1U {DLF IEF HYC} I010628693 INNILAN ATTILA HFN 3579 {DLF IEF HYC} I00105617819 I00105617725 I00105617945 I00102234677 I00105617958 I010241491 I09872167 I010561808 I00105617974 I010241495 I010626945 I08453004 I010561791 I00105617848 I010561792 I08055097 I0FI0000088169112

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general managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report Canadian Hereford Association

By Gordon Stephenson

G EN ER A L M A N AG ER , CA N A D IA N H ER EFO R D A S S O CIATI O N

The Canadian Hereford Association (CHA) Board of Directors has, for the past five years, prioritized the development of the export market to Russia and Kazakhstan. CHA board members and I have travelled to both countries over this time period. In most cases, travel has been incorporated into Ministerial missions headed

by Agriculture and Agri Food Canada (AAFC). These foreign markets are also a key focus for the Ministry and for Minister Ritz. Other parties involved in these missions are representatives from other breed associations, Canadian export agents, agri-business people and Ministerial staff. The Canadian Hereford Association has worked very closely with Mr. Ritzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department and its staff. Having the Minister actively involved in these missions has resulted in the successful positioning of Canada as a preferred supplier of agricultural products, genetics and services.

Our main competitions in these two markets are the USA and Australia and to a lesser degree, some European countries.

The main breeds of interest are Holstein, Hereford and Angus and to-date, both Russia and Kazakhstan have sourced most of their Angus genetics from the USA and their Holstein and Hereford genetics from Canada.

Our exporters have done a very good job in promoting and servicing the sale of genetics. Our association works very closely

Your association is working with the market secretariat in Ottawa to develop and deliver training courses, knowledge transfer and technical support in both Russia and Kazakhstan, in order to support optimal management and performance of exported Canadian genetics. with these exporters, supporting them as much as possible, to maintain and develop these markets. It is the joint efforts of government, exporters and the breed association that has allowed our members to enjoy the sale of live animals, embryos and semen these past five years. Sales of live animals and embryos in 2012 totaled over $3,250,000.

I am often asked about the culture and farming practices in Russia and Kazakhstan and how our cattle have adapted to this new environment. It is important to say that there are two distinct worlds in both countries. Moscow, and Astana are two very modern cities. Young people walk around with holes in their designer jeans and texting their friends, just as they do in Canada. In the country, it is the exact opposite, with small villages of peasant peoples and very poor infrastructure in terms of roads and rural services.

The farms that receive our cattle are owned by wealthy businessmen whose main interests and revenues are non-agricultural enterprises in industries such as oil and gas. Their agricultural enterprises are supported by government incentive programs, which give them access to and ownership of large tracts of land.

In most cases, the farm labour is poorly trained and lacking in knowledge about cattle husbandry. Our exporters do their best to provide technical support and advise farm managers on proper farming methods and animal management. In view of this situation, your association is working with the market secretariat in Ottawa to develop and deliver training courses, knowledge transfer and technical support in both Russia and Kazakhstan, in order to support optimal management and performance of exported Canadian genetics. The CHA intends to sponsor a farm school in its planning stages in Kazakhstan, to train current farm labour on the basics of animal care and husbandry. We are also developing training materials for a livestock consulting centre in Orenburg, Russia. These programs will be launched later in 2013 and 2014.

In summary, these countries are very important to our membership as a continuing market for open and bred females.

It is safe to estimate that over $10 million in sales into these markets has occurred since the first export of live animals several years ago.

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rapport du directeur général Association Canadienne Hereford

Par Gordon Stephenson

D I R ECTO R G ÉN ÉR A L , A S S O CIATI O N H ER EFO R D CA N A D IA N

Au cours des cinq dernières années, le Conseil d’administration de l’Association Canadienne Hereford (ACH) a placé une priorité du développement des marchés d’exportations vers la Russie et le Kazakhstan. Certains membres de l’ACH et moi-même avons voyagé envers les deux pays au cours de cette période. Dans la plupart des cas, les voyages ont été incorporés avec des missions ministérielles dirigées par Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada (AAC). Ces marchés étrangers sont également un élément essentiel pour le ministère et le Ministre Ritz. Autres parties concernés par ces missions sont des représentants de d’autres associations de races, les agents canadiens à l’exportation, les agri-entrepreneurs et le personnel ministériel. L’Association Canadienne Hereford a travaillé très étroitement avec le ministère de M. Ritz et son personnel. Notre relation étroite avec le ministre a entraîné une position favorable pour le Canada entant que fournisseur privilégié de produits agricoles, de génétique et de services.

Nos principales compétiteurs pour ces deux marchés sont les États-Unis et l’Australie et dans une moindre mesure, certains pays européens. Les principales races d’intérêt sont Holstein, Hereford et Angus et à date, la Russie et le Kazakhstan ont acquis la plupart de leurs animaux Angus des États-Unis et leur génétique Holstein et Hereford du Canada.

Nos exportateurs ont fait un très bon travail dans la promotion et le soutien de vente de génétique. Notre association travaille très étroitement avec les exportateurs, en les appuyant tout autant que possible, dans le but commun de maintenir

Votre association travaille en collaboration avec le Secrétariat de marché à Ottawa pour élaborer et offrir des cours de formation, de transfert de connaissances et de soutien technique à la Russie et au Kazakhstan, afin de favoriser une gestion optimale et pour assurer la performance de la génétique canadienne exportée. et de développer ces marchés. C’est grâce aux efforts conjoints entre le gouvernement, les exportateurs et l’association que nos membres ont pu profiter de ventes d’animaux vivants, d’embryons et de semence au cours des cinq dernières années. Les ventes d’animaux vivants et d’embryons en 2012 ont totalisé 3 250 000 $.

On me pose souvent des questions sur la culture et les pratiques agricoles en Russie et au Kazakhstan et comment nos bovins sont adaptés à ce nouvel environnement. Il est important de dire qu’il y a deux univers distincts dans ces deux pays.

Moscou et Astana sont deux villes très modernes. Les jeunes gens se promènent avec des trous dans leurs jeans tout en textant leurs amis sur leur appareil mobile, comme ils le font au Canada. En campagne, c’est exactement le contraire, avec de petits villages de paysans et une infrastructure très pauvre en ce qui concerne les routes et les services ruraux.

Les fermes qui reçoivent nos bovins sont la propriété d’hommes d’affaire riches dont les principaux intérêts et revenus sont des entreprises non agricoles dans les industries telles que le pétrole et le gaz. Leurs entreprises agricoles sont pris en charge par des programmes incitatifs gouvernementaux, qui leur donnent accès à la propriété de grandes étendues de terre.

Dans la plupart des cas, la main d’œuvre agricole est mal formée et manquent de connaissances sur l’élevage de bétail. Nos exportateurs font de leur mieux pour fournir un appui technique et conseiller les gestionnaires d’exploitations agricoles sur les méthodes de culture appropriées et sur la gestion des animaux. Face à cette situation, votre association travaille en collaboration avec le Secrétariat de marché à Ottawa pour élaborer et offrir des cours de formation, de transfert de connaissances et de soutien technique à la Russie et au Kazakhstan, afin de favoriser une gestion optimale et pour assurer la performance de la génétique canadienne exportée. L’ACH a l’intention de parrainer une école agricole dans ses étapes de planification au Kazakhstan, pour former la main d’œuvre actuelle au niveau des soins des animaux et de l’élevage en général. Nous développons également du matériel de support et de formation pour un centre d’élevage et de consultation à Orenbourg, en Russie. Ces programmes seront lancés plus tard en 2013 et 2014.

En résumé, ces pays représentent un marché très importants pour nos membres qui ont des femelles à vendre. On peut estimer que plus de 10 millions de dollars en ventes s’est produit depuis la première exportation d’animaux vivants il y a plusieurs années.

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provincial reports Ontario Ontario Hereford Association 2253 Concession 14 Greenock Twp. R.R. # 2 Cargill, ON, N0G 1J0 Phone: (519) 366-1260 ont.herefords@sympatico.ca www.ontarioherefords.ca

By Robert Thurston O N TA R I O H ER EFO R D A S S O CIATI O N PR E SI D EN T Ron Wells O N TA R I O H ER EFO R D A S S O CIATI O N S EC R E TA RY/ M A N AG ER President Robert Thurston

Secretary/Manager Ron Wells

President’s Report Since our AG M in April, O ntario Hereford breeders have been fairly quiet looking after their cows & calves and planting spring crops during the long drawn-out and often wet arrival of spring and summer. There is however an enthusiasm building for what promises to be a busy and exciting year which beganwith our Ontario junior show near Ottawa June 28-30. In August, eight of our juniors attended Bonanza in Manitoba.

Breeders are actively getting cattle ready for the many zone banner shows as well as the MOE shows held in each

Winter Fair staff to put together a great event to exhibit and promote our breed.

One of the committee’s goals this year is to increase the focus on our junior exhibitors at the Royal. The Futurity and Junior show scheduled for Friday Nov 1st will be judged by Levi Jackson, Sedley, Saskatchewan. The open show on Saturday, Nov 2nd will be evaluated

by L a n c e L e a c h m a n , M a i d s to n e , Saskatchewan.

To add to the excitement at the Canadian National will be the Dreamgirls fundraiser where some lucky person will win a chance to select and take home one of the show heifer calves consigned to

Secretary-Manager’s Report At the time of preparing this report, finished cattle prices are quoted at an all-time high in Ontario. In contrast, cow numbers in our province are the lowest they have been in the last ten years.

There is no doubt that this decreased number has had a negative effect on the sale of bulls and females this spring.

Thus, we are facing the challenge of capturing greater market share of the existing beef industry. The need for us to apply all scientific means in the breeding programs of our Hereford cattle will be greater as we seek to swing the total beef production chain into a profitable

One of the committee’s goals this year is to increase the focus on our junior exhibitors at the Royal. The Futurity and Junior show scheduled for Friday Nov 1st will be judged by Levi Jackson, Sedley, Saskatchewan. The open show on Saturday, Nov 2nd will be evaluated by Lance Leachman, Maidstone, Saskatchewan. zone late summer and fall. This year, these local shows will be one step on the way to sorting and getting cattle and breeders prepared for the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto Oct 31-Nov 3 at which time Ontario Hereford breeders are proud to

Dreamgirls.

We invite all Hereford breeders from Canada and the U.S.A. to attend as exhibitors or spectators to enjoy some Eastern hospitality at what will no doubt be an elite gathering of Hereford cattle.

position.

The Ontario Hereford Association annual general meeting held at Peterborough in April had a record attendance of both juniors and adults, despite some very inclement weather. Enthusiasm

The Canadian Hereford Association (CHA) honours Ontario’s Spring Meadow Ranch – the Cameron family – with the CHA Legacy award, as profiled in this issue of the Digest.

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be hosting the 2013 Canadian National Hereford Show. The show committee co-chaired by Cathy Lasby and Cathy Brown has been very busy working with sponsors, breeders and the Royal

Contact the Ontario Hereford Association website for more details regarding these events at: www.ontarioherefords.ca Robert Thurston

was high as guest speakers and special presentations made a very significant contribution to the day’s events. We will be returning to this same venue in 2014.

The Canadian Hereford Association

OHA & CHA representatives at OHA AGM: Ron Wells ; Dianne LeBlanc ; Leon Silk ; Laura Naismith ; Lois Batty ; Brent Palsson ; Jill Corp ; Kevin Brown ; Bob Thurston.

Front Row: Wallace Pugh – OHA-CHA Director newly elected for three year term. Gordon Stephenson – CHA General Manager; Burt Grundy – CHA President

Victoria Austin, the newly declared 201 3 OHA Ambassador, owner of Hip-Hop Herefords, with Danielle Cavanagh, the 2012 OHA Ambassador receiving her $900 bursary from the Ontario Hereford Association. Jennifer Hess, Ambassador Convener making the presentations.

CHA Silver Trophy Awards: Presented to Trent Hill Herefords, Shirley & Theodore McCracken by CHA President, Burt Grundy for Trent-Hill Heather 5X and Elm-Lodge Xceptional 72X

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provincial reports Maritime Hereford Association RR1 New Ross, NS B0J 2M0 Phone: (902) 425-7427

By Bobby-Jo Hickey M A R ITI M E S H ER EFO R D A S S O CIATI O N S EC R E TA RY

(CHA) honours Ontario’s Spring Meadow Ranch – the Cameron family – with the CHA Legacy award, as profiled in this issue of the Digest.

We ex tend many thanks to our Board of Directors for its continued leadership, with a special thanks to Bob Thurston

Show this year at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on November 1st and 2nd. Next year, we will host the 2014 Bonanza and CHA annual meeting at Lindsay, Ontario, July 29th to August 2nd.

Welcome to seven new members of our Association since January

The Ontario Association is looking forward to hosting the Canadian National Hereford Show this year at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on November 1st and 2nd. Next year, we will host the 2014 Bonanza and CHA annual meeting at Lindsay, Ontario, July 29th to August 2nd. as President and we look forward to his continued leadership for 2013 – 2014. Thank you to Gregg Hill as he leaves the board and welcome to Dianne LeBlanc. Our membership also welcomes Victoria Austin as the Ontario Hereford Association Ambassador for 2013 – 2014. No one is more enthusiastic about the Hereford Breed as Victoria and we look forward to working with her. Thank you Danielle Cavanagh for your participation this past year.

The O ntario A ssociation is looking forward to hosting the Canadian National Hereford

2013 to-date. We look forward to visiting with many of you throughout the summer months.

Ron Wells

Greetings from the East!

What a great year we have been having here in the Maritimes! It seems that it has been a while since I last wrote so I thought I would bring you all up to speed with the events.

The year 2012 ended with three purebred sales in the Maritimes. All three sales were well-attended with some excellent cattle going up for bid.

The 2013 annual general meeting of the Maritimes Hereford Association was held in Oxford, Nova Scotia, at the Cumberland County Exhibition Grounds, in conjunction with the East Coast Round Up. The meeting was well attended. A great presentation was made by Brad Dubeau, CHA communications manager, who outlined the latest developments at the CHA. The East Coast Round Up was well attended by Juniors with 26 members representing all three Maritime provinces. Mark Trueman, from Thunderbrook Farms, was the judge for Conformation and Showmanship classes. The Grand Champion for the weekend was a 2-year-old cow with bull calf at foot, owned by Andrew Meekins, of Truro N.S. We thank the Nova Scotia members for hosting this great weekend.

With this great weather we have been having, haying season is well underway, and already finished in most parts of the Maritimes. We have now turned our sights to our Hereford exhibitions. Not only is this a time for members to exhibit the hard work and dedication they put into the Hereford breed, it is also a time for many members to reconnect with other Hereford members, many of whom we only see at show time.

Cheers!

Maritime Board of Directors Top Row: Brendon Crane, Brian Trueman, Andy Carter, Brad Dubeau (CHA Director of Communications) Bottom Row: Mary Dewar, Philip Thorne, Bobby-Jo Hickey (Secretary) Bottom Picture: Maritime Junior Hereford Association

Ontario Show Female of the Year 2012: Presented to Trent Hill Herefords, Shirley & Theodore McCracken for Elm-Lodge E xceptional 72 X by Leon Silk - OHA Show Committee.

Ontario Show Bull of the Year 2012: Presented to Elm-Lodge Polled Herefords for Elm-Lodge Zephyr 5Z Pictured is Grant & Mary Elmhirst, McKenzie Goetz with mother Dawn (Current owners of Zephyr 5Z) and Leon Silk - OHA Show Committee.

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provincial reports MANITOBA Manitoba Hereford Association Site 520, Box 7 Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Y5 Phone: (204) 763-4459 bblaine2002@yahoo.ca www.mbhereford.ca

By Kailey Penner

As summer flies by, I can’t help but wonder where it all went! It is part way through August already and so far it has been quite the rainy Manitoba summer.

With winter sticking around much longer than usual last spring, it seems like we’ve hardly had a hot summer at all.

The Manitoba Hereford Association (MHA) has had a busy year so far, with a kick-off at the Lundar Bull Sale on April 20th, featuring 27 Hereford bulls. The two high-sellers were from

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participated in the show with 60 head of cattle.

Congratulations to the following Manitoba Juniors with their wins at Bonanza: Jay Rimke - Awarded the Major Jay Fox Ambassador Award. Jay also won Reserve Supreme Market Steer with his 4-H steer.

Orianna Hyndman - Winner of the Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull, the Reserve Champion Junior Yearling

and having a great time! The meetings that I at tended while there were very informative and I will bring back this information to the association.

Congratulations to all the juniors, volunteers, parents and organizers on making it a great time at bonanza for everyone!!

The next big Hereford event in Manitoba will be the Fall MOE Show to be held along with Manitoba Livestock Expo from October 31st to November 4th,

The MHA has been very busy with the planning of Bonanza 2013 and I was very fortunate to be a part of it as this was my first bonanza as an MHA board member. Thirty-two Manitoba Juniors participated in the show with 60 head of cattle.

Rawcliff Grange Stock Farm, purchased

by Fred Bezemer for $3,600 and from Triangle Acres, purchased by David Weik for $3,200. The entire sale of 31 bulls averaged $2,623.

The MHA has been very busy with the planning of Bonanza 2013 and I was very fortunate to be a part of it as this was my first bonanza as an MHA board member. Thirty-two Manitoba Juniors

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Heifer, Reserve Champion Senior Bull AND the Grand Aggregate award. She was also named Intermediate Champion Groomer.

Teegan Hyndman - Awarded the Pee Wee Aggregate Award Samantha Rimke - Winner of Intermediate Judging Emma Fox - Winner of Pee Wee Judging Bennett Foster - Awarded Champion Semen Donation Female.

Congratulations to the rest of the Manitoba Juniors on their wins in the Literature, Art and Public Speaking competitions, and to all the juniors on their participation at Bonanza 2013!

It had been awhile since I attended a Bonanza so it was really great to see all the juniors so keen on participating

2013. The Hereford show is scheduled for Saturday, November 4th. Find more information about this show online at: www.brandonfairs.com or at: www. mbherefords.ca.

The Manitoba Hereford Good as Gold Sale will take place on December 6th, 2013. Those interested can find more information on our website at www. mbherefords.ca but also please don’t hesitate to contact one of our board members, whose contact information can also be found on the website.

In closing, the MHA would like to extend everyone well wishes for the remainder of the summer. We wish you good luck with upcoming shows and sales this fall.

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provincial reports S A S K AT C H E WA N Saskatchewan Hereford Association P.O. Box 713 Weyburn, Saskatchewan S4H 2K8 Phone: (306) 842-6149 skhereford@sasktel.net www.saskhereford.com

By Marilyn Charlton President Doug Mann

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General Manager Marilyn Charlton

The Saskatchewan Hereford Association (SHA) is pleased to re p o r t a n oth e r s tro n g yea r fo r the organization as well as for the Hereford breed in our province. The strength of the fall 2012 production sales and the continuing renewal of the Hereford bull market has led to optimism and enthusiasm in the future of our breed.

The SHA held its annual general meeting in June at Moose Jaw, in conjunction with the 100th Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers.

Elected as Directors to serve a three year term were: Jeff Lees, of Arcola, Lance Leachman of Maidstone and Corey Lees of Arcola. Doug Mann was re-elected President and Dale Shillington was elected Vice-President. Doug Mann was also re-elected to serve as the

building a strong financial picture based on new directions and activities focused on revenue growth and promotion of the breed. As demographics change, we continually look for ways to adapt and remain focused on attracting new members.

The juniors are kept busy throughout the year with events such as Beef-a-Rama, the Junior Showmanship competition and Bonanza. These junior members are great ambassadors for the breed as they continue to attract a new generation of Hereford breeders.

The association continues its 4-H program by providing a promotional gifts to 4-H members who show Hereford and Hereford influence animals at Regional shows. The members are encouraged to provide the association with a photo that is used for promotion in our Cattle Call

the event moving to the Hereford barn and adding the Heifer Jackpot, which resulted in one of the most successful shows to date. Thanks to all of the breeders who support the shows and sales throughout the province.

The Saskatchewan Hereford Association publication â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cattle Callâ&#x20AC;? continues to be published three times per year and is mailed free of charge to purebred and commercial cattlemen in Canada.

The publication continues to provide a valuable revenue source to the association.

The Saskatchewan Hereford Association would like to thank Gordon Stephenson and the staff as the Canadian Hereford Association for their continued services to our association.

The Hereford shows and sales held throughout the province provide a valuable resource for marketing Hereford genetics. Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) continues to draw a record number of entries for the breed, attracting exhibitors from across Canada and the United States. Last year, for the fifth time, a Hereford bull won the RBC Supreme Challenge.

Saskatchewan representative to the Canadian Hereford Association (CHA) Board of Directors.

The association continues to direct a greater portion of its marketing and promotion towards the commercial beef industry by participating in events such as Edam Fall Fair, Breeding For Profit Bull Workshops and Canadian Western Agribition, along with 4-H and youth activities within the province.

The SHA board remains committed to

magazine and in the Hereford Digest.

The Hereford shows and sales held throughout the province provide a valuable resource for marketing Hereford genetics. Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) continues to draw a record number of entries for the breed, attracting exhibitors from across Canada and the United States. Last year, for the fifth time, a Hereford bull won the RBC Supreme Challenge. The Red Coat Classic saw changes this past year with

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By Leonard Poholka A LB ER TA H ER EFO R D A S S O CIATI O N PR E SI D EN T & Michele Rutledge A LB ER TA H ER EFO R D A S S O CIATI O N M A N AG ER President Leonard Poholka Manager Michele Rutledge

PRESIDENT’S REPORT I am pleased that our 2013 AGM was held in the Peace Country once again. Besides the meeting, we had the opportunity to do some pasture tours and see some other display cattle.

Breeders were pleased with the quality of cattle we saw. Thank you again to our hosts from the Peace River Hereford Club and all who attended, for your efforts.

management and accounting. She grew up with purebred Herefords and was responsible for influencing the change to using Hereford bulls in the Fankhanel herd once she joined the family. She is excited to work for us and to meet more breeders. Please join me in welcoming Susanne.

Going through the changes from one employee to another reminds me of the 3 previous AHA Managers I have

This summer, the Alberta Hereford Association’s Secretary/Manager job is changing hands as Michele Rutledge retires from the position. Please take the time to thank Michele for her 10.5 years of dedicated service.

She is very deserving of being shown our appreciation.

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This summer, the Alberta Hereford Association’s Secretary/Manager job is changing hands as Michele Rutledge retires from the position.

Please take the time to thank Michele for her 10.5 years of dedicated service.

She is very deserving of being shown our appreciation. We have been very fortunate to have Michelle to guide our association through a challenging decade with great care, dedication, and diligence.

Our new employee, Susanne Fankhanel, has over 20 years of experience in office

experienced during my career - Beverley Leavitt, Sharon Yeast, and Brad Dubeau.

Like Michele, they have all been well respected by breeders, set great examples, made great friends in our breed and were very dedicated to our Association. Each one of them has had a positive influence on my life and I’m sure countless others could say the same.

I look for ward to ser ving as your President for the second year. Your AHA board is responsible for making the decisions on using the funds available to promote Herefords as much as

Kasey Reber, Joanne Hotte, Serena Reber

CHA General Manager Gordon Stephenson and CHA Director Andy Scheupbach

possible. Please contact me or other board members when you have ideas and questions about the AHA. Leondard Poholka MANAGER’S REPORT Alberta is still basking in the success of the World Hereford Conference last summer. It was a great feeling for the Canadian Hereford Association to pull off such an amazing event. This was achieved by way of excellent leadership and efficient committee chairpersons.

This event will remain in our collective memories for many years to come.

The Balog Auction British Breeds Event in October was another opportunity for Hereford breeders to gather. The AHA provided sponsorship for the lunch meal that was provided. The Medicine Hat Pen Show in December was also another success.

The Northern Alberta Hereford Club, under the direction of Al Fenton, hosted the 5th Hereford Genes Event.

Once again, the AHA provided some sponsorship dollars to this worthwhile event. The Northern Club also managed the AHA booth at the Canadian Bull Congress in Camrose in January.

Another Northern Club event, of course, is the Hardisty Field Day. This year will be their 19th annual and is scheduled for Thursday, August 15th. It seems to grow every year and last year was no exception with 193 bull calf entries and 18 pens of heifers.

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The AHA booth went to the Calgary Bull Sale once again. As always, the popcorn and cookies offered at this booth, as well as the hospitality, are well received.

The 4-H breed award program has switched to artist, Sharon Guy (nee Trefiak). The print we are giving to 4-H members this year is called “Duke”.

At this years AHA meeting, hosted

Hall of Fame Inductees: Goldstock Herefords Charlie & Joan White Richway Polled Herefords Richard & Ivy Gabert Commercial Cattleman: Bryan Tink After ten and a half years, it is time

After ten and a half years, it is time for me to hand over the reins of this organization to someone new. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working for the AHA and have met so many people in this capacity. by the Peace River Hereford Club, we auctioned off another of Sharon Guy’s prints called “Friends”. The AHA also gives away extra promotional items to those 4-H members who have won Grand Champion, Reserve Champion or Best Rate of Gain at the club, district or regional level with a Hereford or Hereford influence 4-H project. They simply have to provide us with a photo and we send them an extra prize. These photos are published in the Hereford Digest.

The trip to Grande Prairie for the 2013 AHA AGM on June 22nd was an excellent way to conclude my years as the AHA Manager. A van was rented to haul an enthusiastic group of Hereford Breeders from the ‘south’. The Peace River Hereford Club organized an excellent tour and the hospitality that was extended to us was outstanding.

Honorees at the 2013 AHA AGM were: Purebred Breeder of the Year: Reber’s Polled Herefords

for me to hand over the reins of this organization to someone new. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working for the AHA and have met so many people in this capacity. I have worked with nine AHA presidents including Stewart Crone, Grant Hirsche, Doug Finseth, Jim Prichard, Blaine Brost, Andy Schuepbach, Brad Dallas (two terms), Nels Nixdorff (two terms) and Leonard Poholka. I would like to thank each one for the positive working relationship I had with them. This position has become an extension of my life and I shall miss it.

Sincerely, Michele Rutledge

CHA Vice President Doug Finseth

Eugene Poholka

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provincial reports BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia Hereford Association 5160 Skyline Way, NE , Calgary , Alberta T2E 6V1 Phone: (604)856-5755 3-d-l@telus.net www.bchereford.ca

By Daryl Kirton PR E SI D EN T O F T H E B C H ER EFO R D A S S O CIATI O N

Our three 2013 spring bull sales were down in consignment numbers from 2012 but all bulls sold at all three sales. The British Columbia Hereford Association (BCHA) held its Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the Williams Lake Bull Sale. The meeting and banquet was filled with lots of discussion with a very good report from Gordon Stephenson, bringing the membership up-to-date on CHA happenings.

Elected to the BC board for a two-year term are Maureen Ziemer, Murray Gore, Phil Brown and Don Richardson. A board conference call was held and I (Daryl Kirton) was elected president. Elected to Vice-President is Murray Gore. Our Treasurer remains Vic Redekop and our new Secretary is Janice Tapp. A special

were shown, followed by a social. The Thompson Valley’s annual field day took place August 10th, in conjunction with the 70th anniversary celebration of Little Fort Herefords, on the ranch, north of Kamloops. Kym and the rest of the Jim family hosted a day full of events including an interactive Junior program, cattle viewing, a barrel racing demo by Lindsay Speers, guest speakers, and a prime rib supper at the Little Fort Community Hall. Congratulations and thank you to the Jim family for this special event.

The BC Hereford Association, together with the CHA, had a booth and display at the BC Cattlemen’s Convention in Vernon, May 23-25th. Maureen Ziemer

Champion Groomer and Showed the Reserve Junior Champion Bull.

Cayley Brown was named Reserve inte rm e diate Cha m pio n fo r b oth gro oming an d sh owmanship an d showed the Supreme Champion of the Bred & Owned show and Senior Heifer Champion of the pen show.

Heather Fisher-Leblanc was named Intermediate Champion for Impromptu Public Speaking and showed the Junior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull.

MOE Shows in BC for 2013: Nechako Valley Exhibition – Aug 16-18th Interior Provincial Exhibition, Armstrong – Aug 28-Sept 1st

Salmon Arm Fair – Sept 6-8th West Coast Hereford Club - Sept 14th

A special thank you to Darlene Borrow, who, for many years, was the BC Hereford Association Secretary. Darlene and Dennis, of Sharden Polled Herefords, have sold their Hereford herd and plan to travel and golf??? thank you to Darlene Borrow, who, for many years, was the BC Hereford Association Secretary. Darlene and Dennis, of Sharden Polled Herefords, have sold their Hereford herd and plan to travel and golf???

BC Events The West Coast Club held its annual field day in early June at Peter Herefords with Jack Brown judging. A pen show that included heifer calves and bull calves

and Daryl Kirton attended the booth for the association.

BC Juniors at 2013 Bonanza

Congratulations to our BC Juniors who represented our junior association at Bonanza in Brandon, Manitoba!

They were Heather Fischer-leblanc, Cayley Brown, Billy and Ken Paul.

The won the stall competition on day 1 and did the province proud in the competitions.

Billy Paul was named the Juior Photo contest submission by Jamie Richardson

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By Amy Troop

Hello fellow Hereford Enthusiasts, It h a s b e e n a g r eat h o n o r a n d pleasure to serve as your President for the last year. I attended my first National Council Meeting as a delegate in 2008. Through the years I have met so many amazing people. It is a real treat to work with so many people, juniors, supporters and breeders with the same passion - the Hereford breed.

The honor of being the CJHA president felt even more bittersweet because this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National show was in my home province, Manitoba.

Bonanza 2013 went by too fast, and was a major success once again. I

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successful auction and Heifer Lottery.

Thank you to all those that supported us in these projects! In total, 38 sales and farms participated in the Heifer Lottery allowing us to have six draws for vouchers. The Heifer Lottery 2013 winners are Justin McLaughlin, Grayden Guilford, Jake Matheson, Logan Martinson, Amy Paszternak & Natasha Barsby. Also announced at Bonanza was our Honor Roll recipient: Larissa Lupul, and our Future of the Breed Scholarship Winners: Larissa Lupul, Julia Pawlitza, Kaitlyn Polegi and Ashley Black. Congratulations to all recipients of our awards!

very soon.

I am sad that this is my last year as a junior member, but look back on the many memories I have made and the people that I have met, and I am happy.

This is truly an amazing Association, filled with people who certainly love and trust their breed. Thank you Canadian Junior Hereford Association for the laughs, the friends, and the pride in such an amazing breed.

Red, White & True.

Amy

We have two more projects that will be wrapping up in September. Our Semen Donation and Calendar projects. If there is anyone interested in participating in either of these projects and you have yet to be contacted, please contact your respective Provincial Delegates. would like to thank all of the committee members, parents, supporters, and junior members who made this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bonanza extremely memorable. We had the honor of hosting International Juniors from the USA, Denmark, and Australia. Congratulations to our Aggregate award winners: Peewee: Teegan Hyndman, Junior: Gabrielle Cheremshynski, Intermediate: Orianna Hyndman, Senior: Jay Rimke, and Overall Grand Aggregate: Orianna Hyndman. Another congratulations to Jay Rimke for receiving the First Major Jay Fox Ambassador award.

The banquet at Bonanza saw a very

We have two more projects that will be wrapping up in September. Our Semen Donation and Calendar projects. If there is anyone interested in participating in either of these projects and you have yet to be contacted, please contact your respective Provincial Delegates.

Junior members, please remember to participate in these projects! The Heifer Lottery and Semen Donation are great ways to get different genetics into, or even help start your own herd!

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Legacy Award Memorial Scroll Honour Roll

The Canadian Hereford Association honours individuals who are recognized as leaders in the development of the Hereford breed in Canada.

This Award is not limited to Hereford breeders. Guidelines for the award recognize that many people on the perimeters of the Hereford industry make outstanding contributions as employees, elected representatives, research scientists, livestock specialists, etc. For these reasons, it is the intention of the Canadian Hereford Association to consider everyone associated with the Hereford industry in bestowing such awards.

We place on the Honour Roll those living persons who we deem to have been most instrumental to the well being of the industry. A Memorial Scroll recognizes leaders who have passed on.

It is not a coincidence that those persons who have made an outstanding contribution to the Hereford industry are also very much involved with their families in community affairs. In many instances, while we know them best for their leadership in the Hereford industry, they are also leaders in other phases of agricultural production.

The assistance and knowledge of such men and women improves the well being of everyone who comes in contact with them. Many of our Canadian Hereford industry leaders have been recognized nationally and internationally for their unselfish dedication to the improvement of life for their fellow man.

The Board of Directors, CANADIAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION

Legacy Award Finley & Janice Cameron

The Cameron family put its roots down over 100 years ago in Ontario, in Bruce County - the largest beef producing region of the province. The Hereford breed was the main breed in production then and continues to be the breed of choice for Finley and Janice Cameron, of Spring Meadow Ranch.

The farm was established in 1883 when Finley’s great grandparents, Ronald and Eliza Cameron, purchased 100 acres of Crown land on the Bruce Peninsula, under the name Oak Knoll Farm.

Hereford cows became the main breed on the farm in 1895 along with some Shorthorns. Today, the farm consists of over 3,000 acres and is operated under the name of Spring Meadows Ranch.

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Finley (the fourth generation) and his wife Janice, along with their children, run the ranch. They have four children: Ray (wife Tammy and son Cougen); Earl (wife Emily and son Lane); Bonnie (husband Terry Moser); and Karen Cameron, who lives at home. The whole family is active on the ranch and everyone comes home to help at busy times. Some of the family members have off-farm employment but the experience gained elsewhere is always utilized on the operation. “The best of times are when the entire family is working at it together,” says Finley.

Finley and Earl are both convinced that the common denominator to the success and longevity of their beef enterprise is the Hereford breed going back to Finley’s great-grandfather.

The cowherd numbers 300 of which 200 are straight-bred Hereford. The remaining 100 females are a HerefordRed Angus cross.

“The Hereford cow will always be a major player in the Spring Meadows Program,” says Finley. The Camerons use Hereford because the breed is docile and easy-doing. They say the cows can live in the bush and they can tag the

calves while their mothers look on. The Camerons have no calving pens; just a ten acre field. Their replacement heifers are all raised at home. The Hereford bull battery is sourced from Misty Valley Farms at Maidstone, Saskatchewan with the remainder being Red Angus and Charolais. At any given time the operation has 15 to 20 bulls to service the cows. Calves are born in April and May. They are raised on their mothers without creep and weaned in October.

Management incorporates a whole herd vaccination program. Calves are marketed locally at the Wiarton, Ontario stock yards where the calves bring top dollar each year.

The Canadian Hereford Association is pleased to introduce and congratulate the entire Cameron family on receiving the Hereford Legacy Award.

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Gung Loy Jim came from an unusual background to become one of British Columbia’s most successful Hereford breeders.

Gung Loy Jim’s grandfather immigrated from Kowloon, Hong Kong, to San Francisco, California in 1872; then to Vancouver, British Columbia in 1907.

Loy’s father moved to Little Fort, British Columbia in 1917 and built a general store and it was there that Loy was born in 1920, living there until his death in 1995. He received a grade 8 education at Little Fort School and his diploma from Kamloops Business School in 1944. He met Mary (Marie) Peleshaty, and they married shortly after in 1956. They had four children, Kam, Kee, Kym and Kyn. In the early years, the family operated Jim Man Lee Store, and farmed. A 10acre parcel of land was purchased in the early twenties and a vegetable garden was established. That land is still part of the ranch today but is now a prime cow pasture. The Jim family also had milk cows, swine, and poultry and marketed their farm products in the store. The business f lourished through the 1920’s, and then, like most businesses, struggled through the Great Depression.

During the 1930’s the store gave out credit to all who needed it. In 1938, when Loy went along with his friends to join the war effort, he was declined due to his ethnicity, and his “flat feet”. This was something that troubled him for years thereafter, as Loy always wanted to be a team player.

It was in 1943 when Loy purchased and registered his first purebred Hereford cattle, maintaining a small herd of 25

cows from the 1950s through the 1970s.

In the early eighties, Loy’s sons became more involved in the family cattle operation and the herd was expanded to about 100 cows. Over the last 70 years, Little Fort Herefords (LFH) has been one of British Columbia’s most successful Hereford herds. LFH has produced many champions at the Kamloops Provincial Bull Sale and the Williams Lake Bull Sale. Little Fort Herefords has also sold bulls and replacement heifers directly off the ranch to other ranchers throughout British Columbia and Alberta.

Gung Loy Jim absolutely loved Hereford cattle. It was his childhood dream to be a rancher and he became a wellrespected breeder and cattlemen who passionately promoted Hereford cattle at every opportunity. In 1993, he received his 50 year pin at the Provincial Bull Sale in Kamloops. He viewed this as one of the greatest recognitions of his life. Fittingly, in a very competitive class just before the award presentation, his bulls placed 1st and 2nd.

Loy created an enduring Hereford legacy which his family has proudly continued on the Little Fort Hereford operation, since his death in 1995.

Loy Jim predominately focused on selling bulls to ranchers. Many of his original customers still purchase Little Fort Hereford bulls today, as they have for over 40 years. Loy started to show cattle in the early 1970s, winning the Reserve Grand Champion Bull honours at the Provincial Bull sale in Kamloops in 1973. It was the first A.I.-sired bull to win this championship.

Many innovations followed on the Little Fort operation, including the early adoption of embryo transplanting.

At a national level, Little Fort Herefords cattle were shown at Bonanzas where one of his bulls won Reserve Champion honours. Loy and his sons also showed cattle at the Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE) in Armstrong where they had several class winners. In 4-H, the Jim children showed several Grand Champion Females with Hereford heifers and cow/calf pairs at what was

then the largest 4-H show in Canada the Provincial Winter Fair in Kamloops.

In the eighties, Little Fort Herefords began to focus on showing bulls at the Provincial Bull Sale in Kamloops as a means to promote farm sales. Their bulls won Grand Championships in Kamloops in 1984 and 1987. There were also several division, reserve, calf and group championships extending through the early nineties.

Loy passed away in September 1995, but to this day, and despite cattle purchases, 75% of the herd can be traced back to cattle that Loy bred or purchased in the 1950s. Between 1995 and 2012, LFH won Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Bull at Williams Lake, 19 times. Between 1995 and 2002, the last year for the event, four Grand or Reserve Grand Champion bulls were shown at the Provincial Bull Sale in Kamloops.

Kam, Kee, Kym and Kyn and their families are all actively involved in the Ranch and other agricultural businesses. They have all been involved in 4-H, and Kym and Kyn were both involved in the Junior Hereford Association, attending the first Bonanza in 1980, and several others that followed. Two of the grandchildren grew up on the ranch, and participate in all ranch activities. They have mostly been involved with the 4-H horse club.

Marie continues to be actively involved in the ranch today.

Loy was extremely active in his community and was a member of several organizations including Little Fort Farmers Institute, Grassy Knoll Range Association and the Barriere Fall Fair Beef Committee. He was a Yellowhead 4H Club Leader. He also was a volunteer and sponsor in various ranching related activities in the North Thompson Valley.

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Nationally, he served on the Canadian Cat t lemen’s A s s o c i at ion , m ade numerous tr ips to cattle shows, frequented the Calgary Bull Sale and toured various western Canadian and Washington State farms in search of breeding stock.

The ranch is a site where international Hereford breeders have stopped on unplanned visits after seeing the Little Fort Hereford cattle which had good highway exposure north of Kamloops.

Born into a second generation Chinese family that operated the local general store, Gung Loy Jim also started one of the first commercial fishing camps in the BC interior in 1938, at Taweel Lake, which ran continuously until 1977 when it was sold to US buyers.

After taking over his father’s general store in 1958, the business evolved to become a retail centre with a gas bar, agency liquor store and a Subway restaurant. The store is still in operation today and will celebrate a 100th anniversary in six years. In addition, “Jim’s Food Markets” has expanded to Clearwater and Williams Lake. Throughout his life, Loy Jim was involved in many other businesses, including mining exploration, real estate, road building and logging. He was an accomplished marksman, and woodworker. In short, Loy was a very prominent entrepreneur whose life and times form an integral part of the history of the North Thompson Valley of British Colombia. He overcame many obstacles to achieve success.

Loy had a relentless determination but always acted with integrity, believed in “fairness” and had a wonderful sense of humour. He always cheered for the “underdog” and improved the prospects for many people by providing financial help or mentoring. Nowhere was his universal appeal more evident than at his funeral, where those who were homeless attended alongside those who had much and all had a fond memory or favourite story to share about Loy Jim. It is with great honour that the Canadian Hereford Association inducts Gung Loy Jim into its Memorial Scroll.

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Honour Roll Douglas (Buddy) Leachman

The Canadian Hereford Association congratulates Mr. Douglas (Buddy) Leachman, for his induction into the 2013 Honour Roll. The Big Gully operation officially began in 1968. In 1962, Buddy’s parents, Lloyd and Pam, moved to the ranch’s current location in North West Saskatchewan, about half an hour east of Lloydminster and 12 miles north of Maidstone, on Highway 21.

Initially, the operation was comprised of 100 head of commercial cattle and involved grain farming. Purebred Herefords were added in 1967 and the “Big Gully Farm” was registered under the Home Act Department in 1968. The Big Gully operation was and very much continues to be a family operation breeding 160 head of horned and polled females annually.

Buddy was born May 25th, 1955 in Maidstone, Saskatchewan. He attended school in Maidstone, from 1961 to 1970, completing grades 1-9. He married Frances Oddan on November 5th, 1977.

Frances attended school through grade 12 in both Marshall and Maidstone.

Buddy and Frances had two boys, Lance and Tyler.

Lance received an Ag Diploma from Dodge City Community College, Dodge City, Kansas, USA in 2005. His B.Sc in Animal Science was completed at Kansas State University in 2007. From 2007 to 2010, Lance completed his M.Sc in Animal Breeding Genetics from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia.

Tyler received h i s Jou r ney man Certificate as a Heavy Equipment Technician from Lakeland College, Vermilion, Alberta, in 2011. Both boys have been extremely successful in their chosen fields.

The Big Gully Hereford herd has been a leader and recognized over the years at shows across North America.

Buddy won Grand Champion Bull at the NILE in Billings, Montana, in 1978. He has won numerous Grand and Reserve Champion banners at Canadian Western Agribition (CWA), Stockade Roundup and the Champion Run of Bulls, also at Agribtion. In 2010, a major accomplishment was achieved when the Leachman Family won the coveted RBC Supreme Champion Bull over all breeds, at Agribition. In 2012, they won Grand Champion Horned Hereford Female honours at the World Hereford Conference as well as Nebraska Cattlemen’s Class Supreme Champion Bull. Buddy was named Breeder of the Year in 2010 by the North West Saskatchewan Hereford Zone which also nominated him to the CHA Purebred Breeder Honour Roll in 2012.

“The length of time in the breed has been a struggle,” says Buddy. “It’s not an easy task to be successful.”

Mentors in Buddy’s Hereford life were firstly his parents. He also recognizes G eorge Ellis ( Bear toot h Ranch) , Jonathon Fox (Justamere) and Herb Strandquist, herdsman for Justamere.

Buddy worked as a fitter for Beartooth Ranch, Justamere, and Ponderosa.

He also fitted for Don Johnson at the Toronto Royal, CWA, Cow-Palace in San Francisco and Denver’s National Western Stock Show (NWSS), on the Hill and in the Yards. He was one of the few to get off the train from Toronto’s Royal Winter Fair to attend the very first CWA. Buddy has travelled extensively across Canada and the United States to attend cattle shows and visit breeders in their yards, viewing their herds. He was also one of the first pioneers in Canada

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Buddy won a Gold Watch in 4-H Showmanship at the Lloydminster Reg iona l 4 -H Show. He judged numerous 4-H shows and summer fairs. He obtained his Class 1 license in order to haul his own cattle and grain with his semi. He admires all breeds and colours. His friendships are far reaching, from loggers, lawyers, const r uc t ion, heav y equ ipment operators and cattlemen. He says, “I’ve drank out of paper bags and I’ve drank out of fine crystal”. Buddy believes in old fashioned grazing management and not overgrazing because he says grass is a long term deposit. He learned how to use a PC later in life and is doing more business than ever before because of it and he is widening his friendships with cattle people worldwide. He has always demanded the most modern way of improving his herd utilizing AI, embryos, carcass and pregnancy ultrasound data, sexing and EPD’s.

Buddy always treats youth with the utmost respect, believing the future to be in their hands. This is reflected in

his support of youth in livestock and agriculture across Canada and the USA. He continuously has calls from youth of all ages from across North America informing him of their 4-H or Junior Projects, best heifers, steers, sheep, goats, pigs or rabbits.

Buddy, Frances, Lance and Tyler have all been 4-H members, mainly showing Hereford and Hereford cross cattle. Buddy was a director of the North West Saskatchewan Hereford Club for 10 to 12 years. Frances was a director and Treasurer of the Northwest Saskatchewan Hereford Ladies. Buddy also served two years as Director on the Lloydminster Exhibition and Stockade Roundup Boards. Presently, Lance is a Northwest Zone director and the Secretary/Treasurer. Buddy has participated in the Northwest Field Day since its inception. He served four years on the Saskatchewan Hereford Association’s provincial board and exhibited cattle in Lloydminster, Turtleford, Pr ince Albert, Reg ina summer fairs and both Denzil and Edam fall fairs.

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since the age of 16 in 1971. Lance and Tyler were both CJHA members and Bonanza participants and now hold Young Gun memberships.

Lance manages t he day to day operations of Big Gully Farms with the guidance of Buddy and Frances. When Lance is away from the farm attending cattle shows, sales or marketing the Big Gully product, Tyler is there to help look after the place. Buddy has imported bulls and females from the US as well as sold live cattle to approximately nine US States, Argentina and Inner Mongolia.

He has sold semen to approximately seven US states, South Africa, Australia and Uruguay.

Buddy has and continues to enjoy team roping in Saskatchewan and Alberta, ski-dooing locally, fishing the northern lakes and BC’s Queen Charlotte Islands and the mountains. Frances enjoyed horseback riding, curling, bowling, hockey and was a soccer mom. Both boys are active in quadding, ski-dooing and hockey, while Lance also enjoys the sport of soccer.

Honour Roll Kurt Gilmore

The Canadian Hereford Association congratulates Mr. Kurt W. Gilmore, for his induction into the 2013 Honour Roll. Kurt was born March 4th, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Keith and Betty Jo Gilmore. He lived on a farm in Callaway, Nebraska until 1956, when they moved to Calgary, Alberta so that his father, Keith Gilmore, could assume the management of the Canadian Hereford Digest. In 1961, Keith purchased the

Hereford Digest.

Kurt completed grades one through 12 in Calgary, graduating from Ernest Manning High School in 1967. He then attended Washington State University from 1967 to 1971, where he earned a B.Sc. in Animal Science with minors in Chemistry and English.

Kurt was a competitive swimmer from 1962 to 1969, swimming on Canada’s National Team in 1967. This earned him an Athletic Scholarship to Washington State University (WSU) that same year.

During his time at WSU, Kurt taught Beef Performance and Showmanship for two years in 1970 and 1971. He graduated as “Outstanding Senior in Agriculture”. He was President of the WSU Lariat Club and worked in a slaughter house. Kurt was on the livestock judging team in 1970 and 1971.

Upon returning to Canada, Kurt served as Field Representative for the Canadian

Hereford Digest from 1970 to 2008. It was in 1980, that Kurt purchased the national magazine from his father, Keith. Throughout his years with the Digest, Kurt announced at major shows and sales throughout Canada for more than 30 years. These events included the Calgary Bull Sale, Canadian Western Agribition sales, the Edmonton Bull Sale, the Medicine Hat Bull Sale and the Maple Creek Bull Sale, to name a few.

They also include National Hereford Shows such as Agribition, Farmfair International and once at the Royal Winter Fair.

Kurt assisted in the organization of tours, field days, shows, sales and junior events for 35 years, principally in Alberta and British Columbia but occasionally in Saskatchewan and other provinces. He was also a sponsor at the Canadian Junior Hereford Bonanzas across Canada for more than 30 years.

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He served as “Family Advisor” to the Keith Gilmore Foundation from 1987 to 2009, at which time he was appointed as one of the trustees.

Kurt served two years on the Planning Committee for the 1998 National Hereford Show in Edmonton at Farmfair and also on the Planning Committee for 2012 World Hereford Conference.

Kurt has attended shows, sales, junior events and field days in every province in Canada except Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

On the international front, he travelled to many US states for some 30 years to assist with Hereford sales and shows, including 20 years at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Most of these events were to promote the efforts of US buyers of Canadian Hereford genetics.

Kurt married Maxine in 2002. They have four children - Julie (Gilmore) Smith, Jeanie (Gilmore) Colling, Kevin Gilmore and Kevin Williams, as well as six grandchildren. Kurt has served as a swimming instructor for the Kiwanis Club in Calgary for two years at its summer camp. He also served two years on the Agriculture Building Design Committee for the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. The Alberta Hereford Association inducted Kurt into its Hall of Fame in 2010. Kurt was also honoured by the Alberta Cattle Breeders for Meritorious Service to the Calgary Bull Sale in 2009 and he was recognized that same year, for his long service to the Williams Lake Bull Sale.

For 39 years, Kurt traveled throughout Canada promoting Hereford cattle, making hundreds of friends among the

breeders. Sales of Canadian-bred cattle also took him to many events in the U.S. and in 1991 he represented Canada and the U.S. as a guest of the South African Government which produced a pictorial and written documentary promoting the 1992 World Hereford Conference in that country. Kurt has had a long association with the Hereford Industry in North America and in many parts of the world. He is a respected cattleman and is known as one of the Hereford breeds greatest enthusiast, promoters and supporters.

Following the sale of the Canadian Hereford Digest to the Canadian Hereford Association in 2009, Kurt has embarked on a new career in real estate sales.

CJHA Honour Roll Larissa Lupul Larissa is the 18-year-old daughter of Dennis and Becky Lupul of Foisy Alberta and owner of Barefoot Polled Herefords.

Larissa’s love for cattle began at a very young age when her dad, who works in the oil fields, purchased a few cows as a tax write-off. This is important to understand because Larissa did not grow up on a big cattle farm. In fact, her parents know very little about cattle and what they do know, she has taught them! As a young child, Larissa often asked to go over to Dennis & Andrea Babiuk’s farm to see the calves and help feed.

When she was seven, Larissa’s parents bought her first heifer – “Nancy” - from the Babiuks, at their production sale.

The following summer, Larissa brought “Nancy” to the Alberta Junior Hereford Show in Bashaw. This is where she caught the “show fever” which many cattle enthusiasts get after their first cattle show. From then on, Larissa was hooked!

Her favourite show, to-date, was Bonanza 2011 Bridging Friendships - in Saskatoon, where she exhibited six head, five of which were bred and owned

by Larissa. She had many successes at that show, along with owning and exhibiting the Champion Semen Donation Animal. The best part of winning that award,

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according to Larissa, was seeing Jim and Lori Duke of Square-D Polled Herefords, who donated the Hereford semen to Larissa, “go absolutely crazy” when her cow was slapped. Larissa was also named the Premier Breeder at Bonanza 2011, which gives her great pride, as it was recognition for the work she had done so far developing her own herd.

Larissa’s most recent winnings in the ring with her Herefords were winning two Reserve Champion division banners at the World Hereford Conference show and having the high seller at the National Hereford Sale at the 2012 Canadian Western Agribition.

Larissa retains ¼ interest the bull BARE MR YOU TUBE 4Y and continues to market him. She is proud to say his semen is being marketed in Europe.

This fall, Larissa is off to Olds College to take Agricultural Management with intentions of majoring in Production. Fellow Hereford breeders, Travis and Becky Page from Redline Livestock have allowed Larissa to move her cattle to their place while she goes to college so she can keep her herd and have them close by.

Larissa has intentions of expanding and continues to improve herd quality along with starting a small club calf operation as well. Even though she may play in the waters of different breeds, her heart will always be with the Herefords, she says.

Larissa’s dedication to the breed, young people, and the CJHA is very much appreciated.

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FUTURE OF THE BREED CJHA “Future of the Breed” Scholarship Winners This scholarship is presented annually to deserving CJHA members. This year the number of scholarships bestowed was increased to four $500 awards. Applications are available at www.hereford.ca and applications must be postmarked by May 15th of the year of application. Congratulations to Ashley Black, Larissa Lupul, Julia Pawlitza and Kaitlyn Polegi, the 2013 “Future of the Breed” recipients!

Ashley Black Ashley is the daughter of Dale & Lisa Black, and younger sister to CJHA National Advisor, Meghan. She is going into her third year of studies at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton where she is enrolled in the Science in Kinesiology program in hopes of being a physiotherapist. She was the 2011 Miss Woodstock and a member of the Countryside 4-H Club for 11 years. Ashley has been a member of the CJHA for six years, attending Maritime Junior Hereford Round Ups and a few Bonanzas. She won the heifer lottery in 2010 and is the incoming National CJHA Delegate for the Maritimes. Congratulations Ashley!

Larissa Lupul Larissa is the daughter of Dennis & Becky Lupul and the owner of

Barefoot Polled Herefords. She recently graduated from St. Paul Regional High School and will be attending Olds College in the fall to take Agricultural Management.

Breeding and raising Polled Hereford cattle is Larissa’s passion and she plans to do it for the rest of her life. She attended her first Alberta Junior Hereford Show when she was 9 and her first Bonanza when she was 13. At Bonanza 2011 she owned the Champion Semen Donation Animal and was named Premier Breeder of the event.

Congratulations Larissa!

Julia Pawlitza Julia is the daughter of Alvin Pawlitza, step-daughter to Mary-Kate and big sister to Alex & Georgie. She attends Casper College in Wyoming where she is enrolled in the Animal Science program. After another year at Casper College, Julia intends on continuing her major elsewhere to graduate with a degree in Animal Science. During her first year at college, Julia was a member of the Casper College Livestock Judging Team, which has allowed her to improve on her Livestock Judging Skills and has solidified her passion for Hereford cattle. Julia sat on the CJHA National Council as a Saskatchewan Delegate, and was on several organizational committees for Bonanza 2011, in Saskatoon. Congratulations Julia!

Kaitlyn Polegi Kaitlyn is the daughter of Allan & Juanita Polegi. She’s a recent graduate of Sacred Heart High School and will be attending the University of Saskatchewan in the fall where she is enrolled in a two-year program with the College of Agriculture and Bio-Resources. She plans on attending the Western College of Veterinary Medicine afterward, in hopes of becoming a Veterinarian. Kaitlyn has been a member of the Springside 4-H Beef Club for 12 years and has attended her second Bonanza this year. She volunteers at the local veterinary clinic and enjoys Ukrainian dancing, swimming and painting. Congratulations Kaitlyn!

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4-H achievements Featuring successful Hereford and Hereford Influence projects Send your results to samara@hereford.ca

District Grand Champion Club Champion Club Rate of Gain

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Exhibited by: Chloe Parrent Club: Golden Sunset 4-H Beef Club, Saskatchewan

Grand Champion Steer Also winner of the Best Herefird Steer at Weyburn Regional 4-H Show, SK Exhibited by: Emma Nicholas Club: Milestone 4-H Beef Club, Saskatchewan

Grand Champion Hereford Heifer 4H Junior Beef Heifer, Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, ON Exhibited by: Meghan Black Club: Countryside 4-H Club, New Brunswick

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Exhibited by: Cody Garrett Club: Handel Multiple 4H Club, Saskatchewan

Exhibited by: Dustin Garrett Club: Handel Multiple 4H Club, Saskatchewan

Grand Champion, Kerrobert District 4H Show & 1st for Rate of Gain.

Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair Exhibited by: Helena Winter Club: Central Ponoka 4-H Beef Club, Alberta

Best Rate of Gain Exhibited by: Brooke Sinclair Club: Airdrie 4-H Beef Club, Airdrie, Alberta

Exhibited by: Austin Garrett Club: Handel Multiple 4H Club, Saskatchewan

Reserve Champion Steer Exhibited by: Josie Hughes Club: Longview 4-H Beef Club, Longview, Alberta

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Reserve Champion Cow Exhibited by: Dayleen Kerr Club: Consort 4-H Beef Club, Consort, Alberta

Best Rate of Gain Exhibited by: Mason Webb Club: Consort 4-H Beef Club, Consort, Alberta

Club Reserve Champion Steer Exhibited by: Erica Brost Club: Irvine 4-H Club, Irvine, Alberta

Champion Purebred 2 year old and Supreme Champion Purebred Female Exhibited by: Erica Brost Club: Irvine 4-H Club, Irvine, Alberta

District Champion Steer Exhibited by: Nicona Brost Club: Irvine 4-H Club, Irvine, Alberta

Reserve Grand Champion 2013 4H Overall Exhibited by: Wyatt Bennett Club: East Lacombe 4-H Beef Club, Lacombe, Alberta

Champion 3 Year Old Overall Exhibited by: Wyatt Bennett Club: East Lacombe 4-H Beef Club, Lacombe, Alberta

Reserve Champion Steer at Abbey Lancer 4-H Achievement Day Exhibited by: Kaylee Duncan Club: Abbey-Lancer 4-H Beef Club, SW, Saskatchewan

Grand Champion of Rangeland 4-H Beef Club & Grand Champion of Interclub Show at Eckville

Peewee Showmanship, Grooming and Cloverbud Grand Aggregate Exhibited by: Georgia Pawlitza Club: Abbey-Lancer 4-H Beef Club, SW, Saskatchewan

Reserve Heavy Weight Steer Exhibited by: Alex Pawlitza Club: Abbey-Lancer 4-H Beef Club, SW, Saskatchewan

Exhibited by: Grady Conway Club: Rangeland 4-H Beef Club,Eckville, Alberta

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Senior Showmanship, Grooming, Senior Grand Aggregate Exhibited by: Julia Pawlitza Club: Abbey-Lancer 4-H Beef Club, SW, Saskatchewan

1st at Claresholm Club Junior Steer Class 1st Junior Grooming, 1st Junior Female Record Book, 2nd Junior Steer Record Book Exhibited by: Daniel Schuepbach Club: Claresholm 4-H Beef Club, Claresholm, Alberta

Reserve Junior Showmanship Claresholm 4-H Club and Willow Creek District Show Exhibited by: Daniel Schuepbach Club: Claresholm 4-H Beef Club, Claresholm, Alberta

Willow Creek District Champion 2 Year Old and Grand Champion Female Exhibited by: Daniel Schuepbach Club: Claresholm 4-H Beef Club, Claresholm, Alberta

Willow Creek District Reserve Champion Breeders Herd Exhibited by: Daniel Schuepbach Club: Claresholm 4-H Beef Club, Claresholm, Alberta

Reserve Champion Heifer Exhibited by: Morgan Heidecker Club: Three Lakes 4-H Beef Club, Saskatchewan

Grand Champion steer - Regional 4H show in Melfort Exhibited by: Morgan Heidecker Club: Three Lakes 4-H Beef Club, Saskatchewan

Reserve Grand Champion of Lakemere 4-H Beef Club Exhibited by:Jaymee Livingstone Club: Lakemere 4-H Beef Club, Alberta

Grand Champion of Lakemere 4-H Beef Club Exhibited by: Brianna Fraser Club: Lakemere 4-H Beef Club, Alberta

Reserve Supreme Champion Female at 4-H on Parade Exhibited by: Jenna Nixdorff Club: Iricana 4-H Beef & Multi Club, Irricana, Alberta

Reserve Overall at the Shaunavon, SK Exhibited by: Matt Hansen Club: Shaunavon Beef 4-H Club, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan

Reserve Champion Female at the Irricana 4-H Beef & Multi Club Achievement Day Exhibited by: Coleman Nixdorff Club: Irricana 4-H Beef & Multi Club, Alberta

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All-Star Breeders

Purpose: To recognize those breeders who fully comply with the THE (Total Herd Evaluation) mandate of complete and accurate reporting of performance data on their animals.

For more information contact the CHA office or visit www.hereford.ca

Three Star Breeders Everett Ranch Charles R Potter Tim Horton Children’s Foundation Shady Birch Farm Dunmore Farm Kim Jo Bliss Bradley Farms Cornell Farms Dorbay Polled Herefords Pam Hodgen WM & Auddrey Lyons Brent P Palsson Sandy Ridge Farms Alicia H Smith Stonewood Grange Rogert B Thornton Nobel Butte Farms LTD Marvin & Kevin Stocki Flyer Cattle Co FGP Cattle Faye & Bryan Fossay Guilford Hereford Ranch Wendell & Michelle Martens Roy Manns Angela Dawn Nichol Wendell Reimer Douglas Troop Keith E Troop Don & Wanda Wray Paul J Kress Murray Clark Andrews Russel & Faye Andrews Robert C Bannerman Brooks Farms Walter M Bieber Double Deuce Acres Alain De Corby Hills Galore Stock Farm William La Clare Zane Mc Kerricher David P Mitchell Lane Wilms

Gordon & Cathy Klein Key Farms Arthur Andruchow Lanni Bristow C Gordon Church Stewart G Crone Glen Gilmar Shelley & James Kudera Los Toros Ranchero John Lutz MN Herefords Matejka Farms S Nixdorff & Sons Pahl Livestock LTD Dave Powley Kenneth Prichard Spring Mountain Stock Farm Ralph Jack Wells Stuart & Sherri Zoetman Ronald & Moira Benson Dennis & Darlene Borrow Keith & Carrie Bostock Courtenay Herefords Coppertone Farms LTD Echo Valley Farm John & Judy Greenall Clifford & Kari-Ann Pogany

Four Star Breeders

Leveldale Polled Herefords Blair & Bobbie Rankin Charlton Farms Doug & Wanda Mann Mark Mc Kerricher Ottawa Valley Hereford Farms David G Reid Six South Acres LTD Triple H Farm LTD Wesley Van Caeseele Joe Vey JR. Ross A Bricker Highmark Ranching Lost Lake Ranch Mc Kenzie Hereford Farms LTD James E Newton Barb Powlesland Remitall West Polled Herefords Joan Fisher Hlusek Farms Lone Fir Ranch Trevor L Tapp Neil Turner

Five Star Breeders

Peter & Sandra Storie Theodore & Shirley McCracken Glennethy Farms RSK Farms Big Gully Farm Jake Matheson Robin Hogberg Walter G Oulton & Sons LTD Winston D Hougham Victor A Troop Mark Lohner Andrew Acheson Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch Loon Point Herefords Lilybrook Herefords INC Maple-Dale Farms Denise Strange Gary & Norma Jean Boose Nyle & Clint Stromsmoe Gold Wing Ranch Melvin E Thomson Bruce Kingdon & Goodie Thomas Peter Ulrich Marbren Farm L J Wylie John Mastine Medonte Hilghlands Polled Herefords Mary Jim - Little Fort Herefords Richardson Ranch Wallace & Fern Pugh Spring Valley Farms

Deadline: June 1st of each year.

Program: Breeders will be recognized based on an All-Star scoring system for reporting performance data: (3 Star Breeder – report CE, BW, WW) (4 Star Breeder – report CE, BW, & WW plus one additional trait.)(5 Star Breeder – report CE, BW, & WW plus two additional traits.)

Reward:-Primary Member’s Name included in the THE All-Star list published in the August issue of the Digest.

-Primary Member’s Name included in special web search and illustrated under Membership Details and Breeder/Owner with THE Star logo on the web.

-Logo can be used in the breeder’s own advertising / promotional materials until August of the following year.

The key to this program is to pay attention to your Compliance Reports. These reports are returned along with any Performance reports at birth, weaning or yearling, and will identify any missing data. (Online users have access to these reports at any time.) After submitting weights for the June 1st Pan American Cattle Evaluation (PACE), review and return any missing data immediately so that you are not excluded from the All-Star list which debuts in the August 2013 issue of the Canadian Hereford Digest.

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Canadian Hereford Digest Contract salaries &RQWUDFW WUDYHO Courier/Shipping Miscellaneous 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH VXSSOLHV Postage Printing Salaries - Full Time Telephone 7UDYHO

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Net assets beginning of year Excess of revenue over expenses Purchase of property and equipment Amortization

Invested in capital assets 555,032 25,435 (38,827)

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Canadian Hereford Association 2012 year-end statistics Year

Registrations

Transfers* Annual Members

1990

40,141

19,221

3,945

1991

35,045

16,212

3,727

1992

35,187

16,307

3,587

1993

36,263

15,121

3,426

1994

36,573

14,358

3,262

1995

31,866

13,550

3,095

1996

31,228

11,519

2,886

1997**

26,776

11,519

2,537

1998**

26,928

11,320

2,377

1999**

25,504

11,132

2,200

2000**

28,856

11,117

2,086

2001**

25,552

8,039

1,945

2002**

23,393

8,383

1,767

2003**

19,259

6,735

1,749

2004**

16,621

5,192

1,579

2005**

17,531

5,845

1,308

2006**

15,839

6,078

1,202

2007**

11,962

5,529

1,126

2008**

17,964

7,506

1,014

2009**

15,038

5,483

970

2010**

13,100

5,662

934

2011**

14, 130

5, 963

878

2012**

14,133

5,756

858

*Includes Title Transfers up to & including the year 2000 *Title Transfers for 2001 - 1,930 Title Transfers for 2002 - 1,006 Title Transfers for 2003 - 638 Title Transfers for 2004 - 200 Title Transfers for 2005 - 814 Title Transfers for 2006 - 637

Annual Young Guns Active Life Junior Total 140

BC 76 2 2 53 133

AB 228 15 52 127 422

SK 173 14 52 146 385

**Includes Foreign Registrations

Title Transfers for 2007 - 502 Title Transfers for 2008 - 282 Title Transfers for 2009 - 306 Title Transfers for 2010 - 686 Title Transfers for 2011 - 214 Title Transfers for 2012 - 571

MB 80 5 14 36 135

ON 209 16 11 152 388

PQ 46 2 0 37 85

MP 46 5 1 63 115

Total 858 59 132 614 1,663

2012 % Growth -2.28% 7.27% -4.35% -4.06% -2.81%

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Financial Situation 5 year Comparison 2008 860,662 982,252

2009 995,607 972,895

2010 1,026,667 1,019,341

2011 1,060,712 1,010,466

2012 1,793,980 1,678,751

Profit

(121,590)

22,712

7,326

50,246

165,909

Cash A/R Inventory Prepaid Expense Investment (short) Capital Assets Investment (long) Assets Liabilities Balance

(160,413) 37,712 39,006 15,425 117,081 554,924 164,059 767,794 100,173 667,621

(219,612) 69,255 38,047 33,813 119,960 611,137 164,541 817,142 126,809 690,333

(26, 941) 54,620 27,818 45,821 0 583,418 150,000 834,736 137,077 697,659

102,877 55,125 28,476 96,253 0 555,032 150,000 987,763 239,858 747,905

321,364 30,401 21,354 37,015 0 541,640 150,000 101,777 187,963 913,814

Current Assets Current Liabilities Working Capital Ratio

209,224 260,586 (51,362) 0.80

261,075 346,421 (85,345) 0.75

158,291 194,050 (35,759) 0.82

282,731 239,858 42,873 1.18

410,137 187,963 222,174 2.18

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Registration (by age of animal) and Transfers by Province â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2012

BC Male Female Alberta Male Female Saskatchewan Male Female Manitoba

0-6 mo.

6-12 mo.

505 204 301 3,692 1,547 2,145 1,753 575 1,178 1,041

249 74 175 1,807 718 1,089 1,470 557 913 431

12-18 mo.

14 4 10 264 100 164 183 86 97 101

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Foreign

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Transfers

Title Transfers

73 36 37 123 47 76 221 79 142 27

4 3 1 20 14 6 32 17 15 2

845 321 524 5,906 2,426 3,480 3,659 1,314 2,345 1,602

241 147 94 2,036 1,363 673 1,332 650 682 936

3 1 2 78 8 50 478 22 456 2

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251

128

32

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218

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790 846

303 403

69 96

25 35

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1,187 1,430

718 893

2 20

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171

76

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281

107

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675 156 43 113 270 56 214 8,263 2,847 5,416

327 157 22 135 60 10 50 4,577 1,585 2,992

84 18 4 14 14 3 11 690 241 449

26 6 3 3 10 0 10 495 176 319

37 0 0 0 0 0 0 108 49 59

1,149 337 72 265 354 69 285 14,133 4,898 9,235

786 169 29 140 149 25 124 5,756 2,539 3,217

17 0 0 0 10 1 9 571 35 536

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breed builders 2012 Members who have registered 50 or more head in 2012 ANDERSON, BERT, SCEPTRE, SK

LEES, DUNCAN, ARCOLA, SK

ANL POLLED HEREFORDS, STEELMAN, SK

LILYBROOK HEREFORDS INC, CLARESHOLM, AB

BAR PIPE HEREFORD RANCH, OKOTOKS, AB

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ANGEL DE LOTTINVILLE DUNDAS, ON G & E POLLED HEREFORDS EVELYN GILLIES MILTON, ON OWEN GRUNDY & CAMRYN GRUNDY KEMPTVILLE, ON

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Hereford Farewells Robert Hugh (Bob) Thomson 1926 – November 30, 2012 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of Robert Hugh “Bob” Thomson, who passed away at his home November 20th, 2012.

Bob lived his entire life on the Thomson farm at Miami, Manitoba. Always quiet-spoken, he had two main passions in his life - the cattle business and sports. Bob worked diligently to develop a prize-winning polled Hereford herd.

He spent many years playing baseball throughout Manitoba and was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999. Bob also played organized hockey for more than 40 years, where he won numerous awards and was known for his gentlemanly play. Bob was predeceased by his father, John Ray Thomson, his mother Annie Stirling Thomson, his brother Dr. Jack Thomson (Myrtle) and his brother Bruce. He is survived by his brother Peter (Pat) and nephews, Rae (Judy), Craig (Heather), Peter (Celia) and Robert and their families.

Floyd Wasden May 15, 1937 – December 25, 2012 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of Floyd Wasden, born to Albert and Irene Wasden on May 15, 1937 on the train enroute to Prince Albert between the Villages of Shell Lake and Hawkeye. Floyd passed away December 25th, 2012. Farming was his passion. He enjoyed his Hereford cattle for their calm demeanor and doing ability. He took pride in quality, both in cattle and grain. As Floyd’s sons began taking over the family farm, Floyd would take a step back and let them do the work but it was common to see him drive into the field just to see what was going on.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Roberta (married August 2, 1960) children Denise (Earl) Henderson, and their children Kelan ( Becky Sieme) Henderson, Riley ( Jenna Rathgeber) Henderson; Claude (Adele) Wasden, and their children Farin Mellisa and Megan Wasden; Ian (Sue Kahl) Wasden and their children Dalton and Reese Wasden, Ashley and Shania Bourassa. His sister Doreen Wasyliw, his mother-in-law Rose Smith, a special aunt Auralia Wasden, and a special cousin Bonnie Isaacson, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Irene Wasden, his father-in-law Robert (Bob) Smith, his special uncles Roy Wasden and Walter (Bill) Isaacson.

Shirley Rasmussen 1946 – January 8, 2013 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of Shirley Rasmussen at the age of 67 years. Shirley spent 37 years of her married life being involved with her husband Darrell in the Hereford breed. She was also involved in 4-H for 25 years as leader of the Millet and Cloverlawn beef clubs and president of the Cloverlawn Community Association for over 10 years. Shirley is lovingly remembered by her husband Darrell; sons, Darryn (Michelle) and Bjarne (Amanda); grandchildren, Makayla, Tyler, Callee and Dexter; sister, Loreen Lambert; brother, George (Carol) Lambert; brothers-in-law, John A. MacDonald (Rita) and Arnold Wagar; sister-in-law, Norma Rasmussen and numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Marrion Lambert.

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Anne Lischka May 7, 1925 - January 29, 2013 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of Anne Eleanor Lischka, formerly of Steelman, Saskatchewan, who passed away in Regina, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, at the age of 87 years.

Anne’s memory will be forever cherished by her children, Kenneth (Cindy) Lischka of Steelman, Karen (Jim) Saxon of Estevan, Martin (Jacqui) Lischka of Red Deer, Alberta, Clara (Roger) Thorpe of Penticton, British Columbia, Karl (Karen) Lischka of Steelman, Annette (Terry) Graff of Regina and Wendy (Lionel) Pouliot of Weyburn. Anne will also be missed by her 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; her sister Margaret Lang of Regina; her sister-in-law Annamary Anwender of Regina; her brother-in-law Robert Konanz of Penticton, BC and many other family members.

Anne was predeceased by her husband Tony Lischka, her parents, Jacob and Barbara Anwender, her stepmother Elizabeth Anwender, her sister Theresa Konanz, her brothers, Peter Anwender and Robert (Tillie) Anwender, her brother-in-law Henry Lang and her uncle and auntie Frank.

Rolf Birchler 1933 – February 13, 2013 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of Rolf Birchler at the age of 80. Rolf was the President of the CHA in 2001/2002 and was an active breeder in Ste-Edwidge, Quebec, with his wife Heifi Leutenegger. A relatively small polled hereford breeder, Rolf was overwhelmed with joy at being accepted into the world of the cowboy on his first visit to the CHA office. There, he met Hereford breeder Hans Ulrich, only to find they had grown up just 25 km apart in Switzerland. A regular on the show circuit , Rolf was first elected to the Hereford board in 1996 and held the position of marketing chair until being elected vice-president in 2000. He had been a director of the Quebec Hereford Association since 1992 and was a director of the Eastern Township Hereford Club where he served as the CHA president in 1992. Rolf’s involvement with Hereford and Hereford people brought a lot of joy to his life.

He supported them with enthusiasm. He will be dearly missed by family, friends and fellow breeders who enjoyed his company.

Ronald Arthur Cross December 7, 1929 – March 20, 2013 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of Ronald Arthur Cross. Surrounded by his loving family, Ron passed away peacefully March 20th, 2013. Ron loved his family, friends, farm and community. He always offered a helping hand when needed. He was a lifetime member of the Millarville Racing and Agriculture Society, the Alberta Hereford Association and the Canadian Road Builders Association. He is survived by Allene, his wife of 61 years; his children, Terry (Wally), Cathy (Dave), Gary and Tracy; his grandchildren, Craig (Jill), Serena (Daniel), David (Tammy), Sean, Chelsey (Matt), Sydney (Nick), Ronnie, and Peter; his great- grandchildren, Pol, Reece, Ryder, Caitlyn, Ethan, Harper, Karlin, Abigail, Liam, and Frank; his sister, Shirley and brother Ralph as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ernest (Ernie) Pippy 1935-April 25, 2013 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of Ernest “Ernie” Pippy, at the age of 78. Ernie passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Stratford, on Thursday, April 25th, 2013.

Ernie was the beloved husband of Hazel (nee Myers) Pippy, and dear father of Dail Smith (Wayne), Gail Farquhar (Robert), Lorna Robertson (Ralph), Kim Pippy, and Tracey Thibeau (Glenn). He is survived by nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and his sister Ruby Peters. Ernie and his wife Hazel ran the very successful Kimbrook Farm herd since 1983. Hereford cattle were Ernie’s second love and showing them became an obsession for him over years. The herd was never huge with usually no more than 10 to 15 cows at any given time. Ernie received many awards and championships at shows in the Maritime over the years, which resulted in five Gold Trophy Dams and several Silver Trophy Female awards. His greatest accomplishment in his Hereford career was producing the record high-selling Hereford bull at the Maritime Bull Test Station in 2002. Ernie served on the Maritime Hereford Association board for years and was President a few times over the years. He will be greatly missed in the Maritime Hereford industry, not only for his cattle but also for his enthusiasm for the breed, his camaraderie and his jokester personality with fellow breeders and juniors.

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David Bricker April 27, 1925 – May 23, 2013 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of David Joseph Bricker. Dave passed away quietly at the Didsbury, Alberta hospital on May 23rd, 2013 at the age of 88 years.

Dave is lovingly remembered by his family, Phyllis (nee Hughes) devoted wife of 57 years; his three children: Gordon, Ross (Rose) and Joan; his two grandchildren, Alexa and Kyle; his sister, Grace Hay of Shaughnessy, Alberta and extended family members. He was born in Calgary on April 27th, 1925, to the late Arthur and Emmeline (nee Gowdy) Bricker as the fourth child in a family of six children. As a youth, he was a talented baseball pitcher and an avid hockey player. Dave began his farming career in the Chestermere area when he was in his teens. In 1957, with four head (two that Phyllis owned and two purchased from her father, Jim Hughes) Dave began raising registered Hereford cattle. In 1961 he established the Chestermere Hereford Stock Farm which was later moved to the Hughes family farm in the Didsbury area in 1976. Dave loved music and sang everyday whether it was while working on the farm or singing in church choirs. He enjoyed collecting stamps, travelling, his numerous pets, and watching his favourite Toronto teams play professional hockey and baseball on TV.

C. Marion Powlesland May 9, 1922 – May 5, 2013 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of Marion Powlesland. Marion passed away peacefully at Calgary’s Foothills Hospital on Sunday, May 5th, 2013. Marion was raised on the family farm west of Airdrie and attended school at McPherson Coulee, Airdrie High School and Olds School of Agriculture. While at Olds, she met Bert and they were married in 1945. Together, they raised Hereford cattle for over 40 years. Marion was an outstanding homemaker and gardener. She served many organizations, including the Westbrook 4-H Beef Club, the Alberta Junior Hereford Association, the Weedon Pioneer Community Association and the Lochend Ladies’ Club. Marion and Bert were inducted into the Alberta Hereford Association Honour roll, they were named Canadian Hereford Association Breeders of Distinction and were inducted into the Olds College Alumni Hall of Fame. Marion was a lifetime member of the Cochrane Lioness Club and was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship award. Last fall, Marion was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal. Marion was instrumental in starting the Westbrook School Fair, 57 years ago and recently judged at the fair. Marion & Bert loved to travel and enjoyed travelling in their motor home & fishing. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Larry (Jim Russell) and Donna (Ian) Airth; her four grandchildren Leanne (Martin) Guenther, Howard (Jolene) Airth, Brett (Cara) Powlesland and Clayton Airth; her ten great-grandchildren and by her sisters in law, Grace Widgill, Alma & Pat Clayton.

Anton (Tony) Myer July 19, 1938 – June 2, 2013 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of Anton “Tony” Myer at the age of 74. Tony Myer was born Anton Korbinian Unterreithmeier on July 19th, 1938 at Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. The family name was later changed to Myer. Tony married Lois Wightman in 1979. Together they had three children. Tony had a passion for their farm at Maidstone, Saskatchewan, where he lived for some 68 years with a herd of polled Hereford cattle.

He travelled to as many shows and sales as he could. For a number of years, he participated in such sales as the Maple Creek Bull Sale and the Lloydminster Bull Sale, which culminated in several awards for champion bulls. Tony also enjoyed people and attended community dances and social events. Tony enjoyed travelling in Canada and abroad and in his later years to took pride in his children and grandchildren. Tony was predeceased by his mother (Mary), and father, Korbin. He is survived by his wife Lois and three children: Anita Marilyn (fiancée Levi), Korbin John (Megan) and Stephen Roy (Christine) and three grandchildren.

Malcolm F.B. (Mack) James 1925 - July 2, 2013 It is with regret that the CHA announces the passing of Malcolm (Mack) James at the age of 88 years. Owner/ operator of Spring Valley Farms, in Carleton Place, Ontario, Mack and his wife Lois have always been active in the Hereford community. Mack was a charter member, director and past president of the Ottawa Valley Hereford Club, as well as a director and past president of the Ontario Hereford Association. Mack was also a director and past president of the Eastern Ontario ROP Association, the Lanark County Cattleman’s Association and the Ottawa Valley Farm Show. He encouraged local 4-H members by offering judging classes for Herefords. Mack was invited to judge major shows in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. He and Lois travelled to the World Hereford Conference in Uruguay in 1980, to many National Polled Herefords Shows in the United States and to several Canadian National Hereford Shows. In 2001, Mack and Lois James were inducted into the Canadian Hereford Honour Roll.

Mack is survived by his wife Lois, his children Glenn, Sheila and Steven (Sue), his grandchildren Samantha and Brody and his siblings Blanche Dezell (late Ross), May East (David) and Irene Baldock (late Ernest) as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be remembered as an enthusiastic Hereford breeder and cattleman.

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Hereford EPD Averages Fall 2013

CE (%)

BW (lbs)

WW (lbs)

YW (lbs)

Milk (lbs)

TM (lbs)

MCE (%)

SC (cm)

CW (lbs)

Stay (%)

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75.0

19.0

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1.1

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CE- Calving Ease BW - Birth Weight WW - Weaning Weight YW - Yearling Weight MILK - Milk TM - Total Maternal (1/2 WW + Milk) MCE - Maternal Calving Ease SC - Scrotal CW - Cow Weight Stay - Stayability MPI - Maternal Productivity Index FMI - Feedlot Merit Index REA - Rib-Eye Area FAT - Back Fat MARB - Marbling Score * Active Sires: Those sires that have sired at least 1 calf in the last 2.5 years **Active Dams: Those dams that have had a calf reported in the last 2.5 years ***Calves are those animals born from 2010 to 2012 inclusive. These are the averages on the website.

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Allin Ranch ..............................................................................76 Alta Genetics ........................................................................149 Anderson Family Herefords .................................................. 48 A.X.A. Polled Herefords ........................................................148

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Balog Auction Service Ltd. ............................................22, 149 Bannerlane Herefords ............................................................ 31 Barefoot Polled Herefords .....................................................72 Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch........................................................83 Barr, Heather .........................................................................149 Bar-RZ Polled Herefords ........................................................ 41 Blacklock, John B. .................................................................149 Blair Athol .............................................................................. 34 Bradley Farms .......................................................................148 Braun Ranch Ltd .......................................................................8 Breton West Herefords .......................................................... 12 Brost Land & Cattle Co. Ltd. ..................................................78

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Chestermere Herefords ................................................ 60, 147 Church Ranch..........................................................................67 Copper Creek Ranch..............................................................IFC Coppertone Farms Ltd. ........................................................ 147 Corbiell Herefords ..................................................................28 Coulee Crest Herefords ........................................................ 20 CP Herefords .......................................................................... 60 Crone Herefords .....................................................................53

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Dallas Farms .......................................................................... 147 Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd. .............................149 Dorbay Polled Herefords ............................................... 26, 148 Dorran, Ryan .........................................................................149

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Elite Genetics Online Sale...................................................... 21 Elmlodge Polled Herefords .................................................... 13 Eureka Hereford Farms Inc. .................................................. 70

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Farmfair International ............................................................57 Fenton Hereford Ranch Inc. .................................................. BC 152

Fulton Herefords ................................................................... 147

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Garrett Ranch Ltd. ................................................................148 Glenrose Polled Herefords .....................................................72 Guilford Hereford Ranch ......................................................148 Grant Rolston Photography Ltd ................................... 84, 149

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Pahl Livestock Ltd. .................................................................82 Palsson Herefords .................................................................. 51 Phantom Creek ...................................................................... 69 Pine Butte Ranch ................................................................... 50

Taboo Polled Herefords ........................................................148 Triple H Herefords ................................................................148

Ulrich Hereford Ranch Inc. ............................................79, 148

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The Faces of the Cattle Business The cattle business today has evolved into several distinct segments. Each draws certain people whose personality, skill and savvy make them best suited to that segment.

We’ll start with the purebred breeders, the architects who design prototypes for the industry. They are academic minded. They steep themselves in statistics, fiddle with and refine genetics in an effort to define subjective traits, objectively. Not unlike ancient mariners drawing and redrawing the constellations in the night sky.

The next segment is the commercial cow/calf operator. They are the bedrock of the industry; the worker on the assembly line. They produce our product, beef, from scratch just as a welder builds a bumper guard, a cook bakes an apple pie and an artist paints a picture. They think in terms of generations (both human and bovine), take the good with the bad and have a loyalty to the land. You rarely hear them say “I’m just ranchin’ to make enough money to buy the car dealership downtown!”

The grower, segment 3, takes calves once they’ve been weaned and keeps them until they are big enough to go to the feedlot. These grower calves come from a wide variety of sources; farms, ranches, sale barns, dairies, dog pounds, gypos, traders and team ropers! It is a hands-on, intensive, frustrating demanding job. It’s equivalent to teaching Kindergarten through 3rd grade, lots of babysitting. Economically, it’s like buying used cars and trying to make them re-saleable!

Segment 4 is the Feedlot. This is where we take a new car off the show room floor and turn it into a NASCAR Sprint contender! Today average daily gain, conversion, genetics, fixed expenses, health problems, purchase price, feed price and sale date are predictable within reason. However, predicting the market, the sale price 120 days later is like rolling the dice! Those who call themselves cattle feeders could easily be wild-catters in the oil business, prospectors, explorers, crap shooters, test pilots, magicians’ assistants, circus acrobats, punt returners or Wall Street Speculators. They thrive on risk. If you guaranteed them a 20% profit on a truckload of steers, they’d hold out for 25!

And the final segment in our cattle business is the packinghouse where live cattle are turned into beef. Very little is known about this curious group of men. They sequester themselves in ritualistic confines, not unlike the Dalai Lama or Idi Amin where they chant and mutter phrases like “yellow sheet,” “on the rail,” “triple grande no foam latte.”

To all of us who have provided every animal that enters into their castle-like facility, they are as mysterious as the Vatican. We are only aware of their presence when we see a white puff of smoke and the phone rings…offering less!

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