Manitoba Limousin News & Views by Bella Spur

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Our Limousin feeder calves have received great acceptance from buyers across Canada. We are proud of the reputation that we have built with Limousin genetics over the years. The 2012 calf crop achieved $1.53 1/4 for 650 lbs steers and $1.40 1/4 for 625 lbs heifers.

At the pAcker

Matthew Heleniak

Manager/Cattle Buyer, norwiCh PaCkers inC.

We love Limousin cattle for their cutability. The carcasses have less fat, less bone and more meat. The Limousin breed has the ability to marble while staying lean. Our customers demand it for its fine texture and assured tenderness.

Chaffe in the Feedlot Jack Chaffe farMs, MitChell, ontario

We will pay up to six cents more per pound for Limousin cross calves over Charolais. Our records proved the yield superiority of the Limousin cross animals. In our feedlot they achieved 63.1% compared to 61.5% for other pens.

PLUS The CLA assists commercial cow-calf producers with the marketing of their feeder calves. Contact us for details or visit our website.

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The Canadian Limousin Association thanks all participants at our recent Spotlight on Limousin focus groups. To view a full report of the session, including the presentations by Matthew Heleniak (Norwich Packers) 42020515 and Jeff Trafford (Canada Beef), please visit our website. www.limousin.com

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8 th Annual B u ll & F emal e Sal e F r i d a y, Marc h 2 2 , 2 0 1 3 a t t he F ar m 1 : 3 0 p. m. Celebrating The Future Sale Offering 27 - Yearlings 6 - 2 Year Olds 8 - Open Heifers

Sons and Half Brothers to DHX 4X Xavier Sell!! Largest Group of Limousin to Sell in Manitoba! Sound Bulls Backed by 30 Plus Years of Commitment to Providing Quality Limousin Seedstock. Only the Top End of Bull Pen Sell All Bulls will have Ultra-Sound and Performance Data Available Thank Shaun you to: Trip Hudson & Adele W le R Limou Phibbs Limousin (A elsh (Alberta sin, ), lbert our W (Ontario) for pur a) &Bob estern Select Consig chasing nments

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DIAMOND T LIMOUSIN

Travis, Rilla, Dillon & Brodie Hunter • Kenton, MB R0M 0Z0 •

Phone: 838-2019

• Cell: 851-0809

email: diamondtlimo@gmail.com

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Promotion Report Sherry Daniel

January 2012 edition of MB Ag Days saw Jaymarandy, Mitchell Farms and L&S Limousin with bulls on display. JayDean had the table top display set up at her stall. The CLA stand-up banner arrived from Ontario but had a note that it might not retract so we decided not to use it. Kyle Wright set up the MLA display at Boissevain’s Farm Focus Day on March 2nd which is a very well attended day of seminars and trade fair displays. I took the table top display to the Douglas Bull Test Sale on Sat., April 7th. Attendance was down a bit at the Sale possibly due to the Easter long weekend and extremely windy weather. I wasn’t able to get to the Open House on March 26th due to bad weather and Hwy. 1 being closed most of the morning. The Summer Show was held at the Portage Fair on July 7th and we put the MLA vinyl banner up at the show ring. The CLA National Show was held in conjunction with the MB Livestock Expo in Brandon Oct. 31 to Nov. 3rd. Due to this, we were able to set up the MLA table top display and CLA standup Banner at the Taste of Beef event Wednesday evening. Limousin meat was used for all the different dishes. As the feature breed, we were able to move the displays to the main hallway for the duration of Livestock Expo. If there are any beef events happening that you would like to use a Limousin display at, please contact Art Rodgers to make arrangements.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Jay-Dean Smyth I would like to start this year off by thanking all past and present board members for their time and commitment. We have had a couple of members leave the board and Mark Angus has been added to the board. So welcome and thank you. We had a very successful year in Manitoba this past year, congratulations to Campbell Limousin for receiving the Show Female of the Year, and all exhibitors who hauled cattle up and down the road to show. We were well represented at all shows. Anne Brunet-Burgess from the CLA and her team has put together some promotional ads and have been working tirelessly to promote the Limousin breed where ever and whenever, they can. There is a new brochure coming out shortly and if anyone is interested in having a copy they can call the CLA directly or talk to our promotion directors on our MLA board, who happen to be Art Rogers and Leonard Gertz. For anyone who is looking to buy or sell calves being purebred or commercial, the CLA website does have a spot for you to do so. On the left hand side of the page, the very first tab is “Limousin for sale”, click that tab and a page will come up. There is 3 tabs, “submit calves for sale”, “view calves for sale”, and “view breeding stock for sale’. Click on anyone of those tabs to buy, sell and look for all Limousin influenced animals. Calving and bull sale season is upon us look to the great ads inside the News and Views for your bull buying needs and good luck to everyone calving. Until next time…

Communications Report Sherry Daniel

We are planning to put a one page ad in the March issue of the Cattle Country newspaper. The cost of the ad will be covered by breeders. The more breeders who participate the lower the cost per breeder and at present the cost is around $150 each. Each breeder will get their name, contact info and a short line to promote their bull sale or private treaty sale, etc. We will be using CLA advertising material to fill the page. As Cattle Country goes to all cattle producers in the province, it is a very effective means to promote the advantages of Limousin to commercial cattlemen. There is a packer demand for Limo carcasses and a shortage of Limo feeders to meet that demand. Increasing market share is an expensive venture and requires breeder commitment to make it happen. By working together and sharing the cost, all Limo breeders will benefit in the long run.

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L * I R M * O E U L S P I I N R T

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Contact Art or Scott

Office: 204-685-2628 Cell: 204-856-3440 Cell: 204-871-6365

email: triplerlimo@yahoo.ca West of MacGregor at Rd. 62W, 4 1/4 miles North MB Limousin News & Views Bull Issue 2013

L * I R M * O E U L S P I I N R T

You Are Invited to the: Triple R Limousin OPEN HOUSE BULL SALE April 4 & 5 & 6 Come see how we can improve your herd!

40+ Red & Black Limousin Bulls Calving Ease, Performance, Yearling, 2 Year Old Bulls Buy with Confidence!

Triple R 26W

The Natural Genetic Advantage for Yield ..in the Pasture...at the Feedlot....at the Packer! Your Source for Quality Limousin Genetics

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Stewart Art & Maria Scott, Larissa & family MacGregor, MB MacGregor, MB Home 204-685-2628 Cell: 204-856-3440 email: triplerlimo@yahoo.ca West of MacGregor at Rd. 62W, 4 1/4 miles NorthMB Limousin News & Views Bull Issue 2013 MB Limousin News & Views Bull Issue 2013

Anchor B Limousin

Jay & Beverly Bohrson & Family Box 88, Hanley, SK S0G 2E0 jay.bohrson@anchorb.ca Ph: 306-544-2800 Jay cell: 306-544-7500 Bev cell: 306-270-1141

B Bar Cattle-The Boon Family

Box 181, Lucky Lake, SK S0L 1Z0 t/f: 306-858-2130 eboon3@hotmail.com www.bbarcattle.com Eric Boon cell: 306-280-8795 Delaney Boon cell: 306-858-7609

B Bar Titanium 3Z

B Bar Tungsten 2Z

2012 Reserve National Champion Bull

B BarIron Clad 22Z

sire: Wulfs Tibon dam’s sire: Romn Made To Order

sire: LEC/BOHRS Sir Watson dam’s sire: TMF Landmark

sire: Wulfs Tibon dam’s sire: RPY Paynes Signal 6S

sire: LEC/BOHRS Sir Watson dam’s sire: ALCC T-Pain

sire: TMF Westwood dam’s sire: HC Polled Manhatten

sire: Wulf Sudoku dam’s sire: Carrousels Pure Power

Carpenter’s Zohan 599Z

Anchor B Zeke

Carpenter Cattle Co.

Lee Carpenter & Dana Carpenter Box 7, Hanley, SK S0G 2E0 Ph: 306-544-2665 Lee cell: 306-544-7890

Anchor B Ziegler A

B BarBrass 50Z

2012 Reserve Jr. Bull Calf at the National and CWA

sire: RPY Paynes Elvis dam’s sire: Wulf Tibon

Anchor B Zeus

sire: TMF Westwood dam’s sire: EXLR Polled Austin

For additional information, please contact 403-940-3334 or the Bohrson Marketing Services website at:

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Congratulations to Marr Ranch Commercia Limousin Breeders of the Year M a rr Ra n c h - C rai g & L or na M a r r, Si l ver R i d ge, M b .

Wh e n we ma r r i ed i n 1980 i t wa s our dream th at we wo u ld s om eday qui t our j obs in Wi n ni p eg an d ranc h for a l i vi ng . We started o u t s ma l l w i t h 20 cows a nd two qua r ters o f l a nd a n d b a s i ca l l y ra nc hed on the weeken d s a n d o u r h ol i days. D ur i ng the week C ra i g wo r ke d a s m uc h over ti m e a s possible a n d Lo r n a wo r ked two j obs. In 1987 we sta rted o u r fa m il y a nd i n 1989 our se cond so n wa s b o r n . I n a l i ttl e over a deca de our d re a m f i n a l l y b eca m e rea l i ty-- we were ra n c h i n g f u ll t i m e. We now ha d 60 cows a n d a b i t m o re l a nd. It wa s i n 1989 when we p u rc h as e d o u r f i rst Purebred L i m ousi n B u l l â&#x20AC;&#x153;Xe n o â&#x20AC;? f rom a good f r i end a nd n ei gh b o u r. S in c e that day L i m o ha s been o u r m ai n h erd s ire. O ur herd i s m a de up of ma i n ly S i m menta l c ross cows a nd we have fo u n d t h at t h e Li m o/Si m m enta l c ross works ver y we ll fo r u s i n both ca l f si ze a nd in h ei fer p ro d u c t i on. We a re now hom e to 250 cows, 9 Li m o b u l l s ( one of whi c h i s a Limo An g u s H yb r i d ) and two bl a c k Ang us bulls w h i c h a re u s ed on the hei fers. Th ro u g h t h e ye a rs we have been str i v ing to co n c u r o u r b i g gest c ha l l enge - - How to get th e cow h e rd to g ra ze a l l yea r round? We

have worked wit h t he A gricult ura l Reps in our area on many issues and have h o sted 10 plus farm tours. Ever y t hing fro m b ale silage to bale grazing. There have b een t wo demonst rat ion sites set up on ou r ran ch , one being t he A lfalfa Longev it y P lo t an d t he ot her being Brush Cont rol us in g I nten sive Management Grazing. In 2005 our ranching pract ises chan ged an d t his was all largely due to t he Env iro n m en tal Farm Plan workshop. This wo r ks h o p was so great for our ranch t hat af ter C raig finished it in 2005 Lorna took it in 2 0 0 6 . Now we were bot h on t he same p age an d met our 365 day grazing challenge h e ad o n . We started cross fencing past ure s , inten sive past ure management , solar p owe re d summer and winter watering , lead e r-fo llower program, ex tended fall graz in g an d past ure bale grazing in t he sprin g. I n 2 0 0 8 we were recognized by our peers an d h o n oured as Manitoba Graziers of t h e year fo r our area. We had t he majorit y of t h e cows grazing 220 days of t he year now. I n 2 0 0 9 we added corn grazing to our op erat io n an d feel t hat we have finally accomp lis h ed o u r goal of grazing almost 365 days o f t h e ye ar. Guess now we might have to start t h e L im o bulls at t he ot her end of t he cor n p atch and have t hem meet t he cows in t he middle when breeding seaso n star t s . MB Limousin News & Views Bull Issue 2013

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NEWS & V I E WS

Back row l-r: Travis Hunter, Sherry Daniel, Art

The official publication of the Manitoba Limousin A ssociation Rodgers, Ashlee Mitchell, Jay-Dean Smyth, Darby

VOL 20 , No. 1

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Mailed @ Sanford, MB

Cochrane Front row l-r: Leonard Gertz, Bill Campbell, Mark Angus, Kyle Wright

The weather may be have been cold and you are tired of moving snow but grab a coffee and check out the many new herd bull prospects that are ready to go to work. Breeders are busy preparing for the BULL SALE SEASON. Evaluate your herd and actively look for genetics to enhance and build on your breeding program. Take a look through the following pages as there are lots of opportunities to add profit to your next calf crop. Remember, purchasing a registered Limousin bull is a sound investment in the future of your herd. Don’t be caught in the guessing game of unknown pedigrees. In todays beef industry you can’t afford leaving your destiny to chance. Suggestions, creative ideas, and constructive criticisms are always welcomed. Respectfully, Cher yl President & 4-H Vice President Jay-Dean Smyth Darby Cochrane Roblin, MB. R0L1P0 RR#1, Alexander, MB. R0K 0A0 MLA Summer Show Ph: 204-937-4384 Ph: 204-573-6529 email: ne262527@gmail.com email: csf@westman.wave.ca Travis Hunter MB Bull Test & Promotion Treasurer, Summer Show Travis Hunter Leonard Gertz Box 161, Kenton, MB. R0M 0Z0 Box 1634 Virden, MB. R0M 2C0 Ph: 204-838-2019 Ph: 204-748-3728 email: diamondtlimo@gmail.com email: lg.limousin@hotmail.com Secretary, Juniors Ashlee Mitchell Box 1881, Virden, MB. R0M 2C0 Ph: 204-556 -2683 email: adm@rfnow.com CLA Representative Bill Campbell Box 92, Minto, MB. R0K 1M0 Ph: 204-776-2322 email: cam.limousin@xplornet.com Director Mike Heckert Box 128, Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Phone # 204-371-5137 MLE Kyle Wright Box 1228, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 Ph: 1-204-305-0221 email: wrightwaylimousin@hotmail.com Communication Sherry Daniel Box 191, Kenton, MB. R0M 0Z0 Ph: 204-838-2198

Sale & Promotion Art Rodgers Box 156, MacGregor, R0H 0R0 Ph: 204-685-2628 e-mail: triplerlimo@yahoo.ca Nominations Mark Angus Box 450, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0 Ph: 204-281-5099 email: mark@armathletics.ca

Manitoba Bull Test STATION Leonard Gertz

142 bulls ADG 4.28 WDA 3.40 12 Limousin bulls, ADG 4.29 WDA 3.24. 24 hfrs ADG 2.74 WDA 3.0 Open House March 25 - April 5 Sale April 6

The 2013 Summer Show will be at the Carman Country Fair on Saturday July 13. There is also the Provincial 4-H Show, Jackpot Classes, Cow/ Calf Pen Class and Junior Futurity to participate in. Fair Dates: July 11-13. www.carmancountryfair.ca

FALL SALE There is interest in holding a consignment Limousin sale in Manitoba this fall possibly the third week of November – the week after Agribition. We are open to all possibilities for this sale including commercial Limousin females and prospect calves as well as registered purebreds. 30 head would be needed to make this sale feasible. If you would like to discuss options or get more information, please call Art Rodgers at 204-6852628. We also need to know how much interest there is from producers so we ask that you contact Art and express your interest. MB Limousin News & Views Bull Issue 2013

CANADIA N L IM O U S IN A S S O C IAT IO N R EP O RT

It’s that time of year again! The bull season is upon us once again. The Canadian Limousin Association reminds you to help us help you before leaving some important details to the last minute; • Did you post your bull sale on the CLA website? It is interactive if you have access to the internet, or call our office with the details. We are also able to link to your posted catalogue. If you do not have a way of posting your catalogue on another website (for us to link to), we will post your PDF version for $50. • Are all your bulls registered? Will you have to order DNA before registration? No time like the present to get it all done. • You may opt to register now but hold the printing of the certificates until you are ready to transfer to the new owners. That is an option that saves both you the member, and us the association, some time and resources! • Do you need material for your sale? Posters, breed brochures, coffee cups are available if needed. But please let us know as early as possible. Not hosting a sale but have cattle for sale? If you have breeding stock for sale privately, the CLA website is now able to accommodate your needs via a new classified page specially dedicated to breeding stock. Listings are $50 without expiration. We can include a link to your website or a PDF version of your ad. Spotlight on Limousin Conferring with all industry segments, Limousin cattle breeders seek to better understand and realign their breeding decisions with client priorities. The Canadian Limousin Association hosted two round table sessions entitled “Spotlight on Limousin” comprising representatives of the meat packers, cattle feeders, cowcalf operators and their own purebred producers in order to discuss traits of value inherent to the Limousin breed and how to apply them to maximize performance and profitability. One session took place in Ontario on December 3rd, the other was held in Calgary on December 10th. Matthew Heleniak of Norwich Packers presented to the session, emphasizing the unique characteristics of Limousin cattle and their high yielding ability that his operation relies upon to service a demanding market in Ontario. Norwich packers operate a vertically integrated operation that feeds, slaughters, packs and markets primarily Limousin hybrid cattle sourced in Alberta.

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Jeff Trafford of Canada Beef Inc. spoke to the retail marketing element of Canadian branded beef and the importance of leveraging the Canadian Beef brand for all high-quality Canadian beef. He encouraged producers to call upon the organization in a support capacity, as the CBI works to add value to all aspects of Canadian beef value chain, bringing broader net benefit back to check-off contributors. With lively participation from over 80 participants at both the Ontario and the Alberta sessions, the forums developed a renewed plan for the Limousin breed, refocusing on adding muscle and yield naturally by crossbreeding. This information will be applied to raise the profile of superior Limousin genetics within the entire beef value chain and the need to supply cattle that achieve greater yield. A detailed report is also posted on the CLA website (under Research and Development) along with the speakers’ presentations. Visit www.limousin.com to access. Here is some interesting specific information that came out of the sessions: • When we asked each segment (seedstock, commercial, feedlots and packers); which traits are important to them when selecting animals for their operation, the only traits that made everyone’s list were; Feed Efficiency ●Muscling/Yield ● Size/Frame. The remaining of their top 10 most important traits were specific to their respective segment but did not make other segment’s list. • Docility came up at both the Ontario and the Calgary sessions. While most agreed that it is no longer an issue with Limousin cattle, all identified that it is still perceived as a problem. Many purebred breeders are not promoting the availability of the docility EPD and/or not contributing their docility scores. Many cattle buyers do not know that tool exist. • While more muscling is expected from our cattle, it ap¬pears that our work on improving maternal traits has been noticed. Somewhere in between is where the value chain expects us to be. See you in Neepawa! The Canadian Limousin Association Annual General Meeting and Canadian National Junior Limousin Conference will be in Neepawa, Manitoba August 2-4. We look forward to seeing you there. More details to come. Anne Burgess General Manager Canadian Limousin Association

Limousin

the natural

genetic advantage

for yield

PLUS Limousin cattle excel in feed efficiency and have proven to consume less than other animals of the same size and

yet perform to equal or superior levels, making them sought after by every segment of the beef value chain

in the pAsture

gwen, Judy and betty Veer DiaMonD liMousin, Vilna, alBerta

At the pAcker

Matthew Heleniak

Manager/Cattle Buyer, norwiCh PaCkers inC.

Chaffe in the Feedlot Jack Chaffe farMs, MitChell, ontario

PLUS The CLA assists commercial cow-calf producers with the marketing of their feeder calves. Contact us for details or visit our website.

The Canadian Limousin Association thanks all participants at our recent Spotlight on Limousin focus groups. To view a full report of the session, including the presentations by Matthew Heleniak (Norwich Packers) and Jeff Trafford (Canada Beef), please visit our website. www.limousin.com

canadian Limousin ~ AssociAtion ~

Phone Toll-Free Fax email Web

1. 403.253.7309 1.866.886.1605 1.403.253.1704

limousin@limousin.com www.limousin.com

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Test #752

BW 2.5 WW 48.5 YW 83.9 MILK 24.1 SC .3 DOC 19.0

PERFORMANCE ~ PEDI

Amaglen Vodka Cola HNH 7Z Double Polled & Black

Ivy’s Smirnoff X daughter of Gentleman in Black & Dam Fine

This bull goes back to the foundation family of our herd. There is big power here and he is a mate to HNH 3Z (#751). He is #752 at the Manitoba Bull Test Station. On Jan. 2nd, he weighed 1221 lbs. with an ADG of 4.71.

Test #753

BW WW YW MILK SC DOC

1.9 47.7 78.9 22.9 .4 21.8

We also have a strong pen of calves at h qualities which will meet the needs of bo Come and t BW WW YW MILK SC DOC

Amaglen Vodka Rocks HNH 17Z Double Polled & Red

Ivy’s Smirnoff X SY Kentucky daughter

He has the makings to be a powerful bull and is proving that with his growth at the Manitoba Bull Test Station. On January 2nd, he weighed 1196 lbs. with an ADG of 5.02. He is #753.

Test #754

BW -1.1 WW 33.9 YW 55.3 MILK 21.4 SC -0.1 DOC 17.9

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

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

Phone: (204)246-2312 Cell: (204)823-1240

Amaglen ba Zing HNH 6Z Double Polled & Red

Highland Predator X HNH 2J

His dam is very consistent and, at 13, is a good example of the type of females we strive for in the Limousin industry. Eye appeal here. Look for #754 at the Manitoba Bull Test Station, he was 1182 on Jan. 2nd with an ADG of 4.18.

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BW 4.3 WW 57.3 YW 99.0 MILK 15.8 SC .8 DOC 29.6

Test #755

Amaglen ZZ Top HNH 20Z Double Polled & Double Black

Wulf’s Realtor X RPY Rawhide daughter

He’s a strong calf, who has herd bull material written all over him. He goes back to a favourite cow. He is #755at the Manitoba Bull Test Station, he was 1224 on Jan. 2nd with an ADG of 4.78.

home. These calves have many strong oth commercial or purebred operations. take a look! 1.6 46.4 76.4 21.3 0.3 22.2

BW WW YW MILK SC DOC

3.7 52.7 87.7 20.0 .7 23.5

Test #756

Amaglen Zenith HNH 26Z Double Polled & Red

AMAGLEN Red Realtor HNH 15W X a super thick daughter of Amaglen Prime Cut HNH 53P

He’s loaded with performance and has outcross breeding. He is gaining 4.08 lbs. per day at the Manitoba Bull Test Station & on Jan. 2nd weighed 1168 lbs. He is #756.

Test #751

Amaglen Black Russian HNH 3Z Double Polled & Black

Ivy Smirnoff X Lucky Me daughter

He had no creep at home, so that says performance. He is lot #751 at the Manitoba Bull Test Station. He weighed 1228 lbs. on the Jan. 2nd weigh day, with an ADG of 4.32 lbs.

BW WW YW MILK SC DOC

iew our bull selection online@ www.amaglenlimousin.ca

4.5 52.6 87.2 24.3 0.5 22.0

Test #757

Amaglen Zircon HNH 47Z Double Polled & Double Black

Payne’s Trilogy X Ivy’s Smirnoff daughter of HNH 63R (who is the dam of Amaglen Harley – our newest herdsire).

We really appreciate the thickness and performance of this bull. He is gaining 3.06 lbs per day at the Manitoba Bull Test Station and weighed in on January 2nd at 1038 lbs. MB Limousin News & Views Bull Issue 2013

Genetic power for your herd! We have an excellent selection of Quiet Bulls stamped with proven, efficient, high yielding genetics.

Red Polled, Easy Calving, Muscle Maker 78X EPD’s BW 0.1 WW 43.3 YW 74.6

CMW 5Y: Highest Feed Efficiency of the 2 yr olds! Red, Polled , Act. BW: 89 lbs DOC EPD 32.1

CMW 25Z A Black Anchor B Usher son EPD’s: BW -0.1 Milk 21.7 DOC 27.9

POLLED, RED & BLACK

Cherway Zamboni 7Z Light Birthweight Sire: Ivy’s Underpressure , Act. BW: 67 lbs

Black, Polled Ivy’s Smirnoff Grandson RMP 10Y EPD’s: YW 80.1 Milk 16.1 SC 0.3

Thank you to repeat buyers; Glen and Elaine Aveyard for their purchase of Cherway Zac Brown 21Z

RMP 3Z Powerhouse! by MBH 49U Red, Polled (S) Act. WW 775

Cherway Cherry Blitz 36Z DK Red, Polled EPD’s: Milk 26.5 SC 0.4 DOC 28.7

Black, Polled Ivy’s Smirnoff Grandson RMP 37Y out of a JYF Jetliner cow

View bulls online at: www.cherwaylimousin.ca

RMP 11Y Black, Polled Ivy’s Smirnoff Grandson Large Scrotal out of a Beef Granddaughter

Wayne & Cheryl McPherson & family, Sanford, MB PH: (204)736-2878 email:info@cherwaylimousin.ca

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Congratulations!

Congratulations! Cindy Jack, Portage la Prairie, was the $250.00 winner of the MJLA Award. She has participated in 4-H, MJLA and at the MB Youth Beef Roundup

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s ! L.-R. Bill,

Kaitlin & Cam (Nykoliation) & Walt Campbell Limousin’s CAM Taylor; director of marketing for MasPOLL Trixie WGC 8T was terfeeds as Campbell Limousin was awarded Elite Dam Status awarded Masterfeeds Show Female of in 2012. Nominees can be the Year for CAM Poll Susie. viewed at www.limousin.com Cattle Chat Correction

National Show at MLE 2012.Class 400a Bull Calf born on or after Jan 1, 2012, the second place calf B Bar Brass 50Z is owned by B Bar Cattle.

Cattle Chat is a monthly webinar happening the third Wednesday of each month, that brings current information to livestock producers throughout Manitoba. A webinar is an internet web conference where you sit at your personal computer (or iphone/ ipad) and see the presentation and hear the presenter, you are also able to ask questions of the specialists involved by typing them into a menu provided. The webinars are recorded so if you are unable to watch them live you can watch it on your schedule. Contact your local GO Office to get the registration form emailed to you, there are also some GO offices that provide a location if you feel your internet is too slow. Here are some highlights from our January 23rd Cattle Chat. Your Calving Toolbox and Tips Equipment needed in the barn • Maternity pen • Clean puller • Chains and handles (No twines) • Head snares or extra chain (no twines) • Obstetrical gloves •Lube or surgical soap • Calving suit • Esophageal feeder (colostrum) • Calf cart • Disinfectant • Kit – tags, shots, etc. Calving Tips • Check viability of calf first • Keep yourself and the cow clean •Don’t pull in improper position • Always check for twins or tears • Use lots of lubricant especially in fat heifers or dry calves With this cold weather it is important to make sure that lactating cows have enough nutrients to sustain herself and her calf. It is a good practise to keep an eye on your cows to make sure they are maintaining in this cold weather and not going backwards. If you are not sure how your cows are doing, have another set of eyes look at them to check to make sure they are maintaining their body mass. Some of the forage this year that come into the office tested poorly and supplements may have to be given. During the cold weather and calving, it is important that cattle be given nutrition that will carry them through the winter months and calving season. If you are looking for more information contact your local GO Office. MB Limousin News & Views Bull Issue 2013

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Kevin & Jackie Basso & Family

Box 2639 Swan River, MB. R0L 1Z0 (204)734-4797 email: kjbasso@xplornet.ca

Stan Sheppard 2717 15th Ave S. Phone 1-877-308-3374 Lethbridge, AB www.pallistercattleoiler.com T1K 0X9 “Serving Good Business - The Cattleman” A division of 6517633 Canada Ltd.

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Gary & Josie Robinson

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Treherne, MB

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35 Red & Black Limousin Yearlings

Ken Doc Lover Boy Grand Champion Limousin Bull at Agribition 2011 Many Sons Sell

Consignors KEN-DOC Limousin Ken Gillies (306) 382-2390 or (306) 221-1159

Edwards Limousin

Rob or Laird Edwards Ph: (306) 734-2624 Cell: (306) 567-7456 Fax: (306) 734-2621 lredwards@sasktel.net

Stoneyview Zack Sire: Stoneyview U-Call Dam: Lakeridge Whoppi He Sells

Stoneyview Limousin

Dale Turner: (306) 374-6585 Bob Turner: (306) 528-4510 meaganturner@yourlink.ca

Sale Consultants

Harvey Welter: (306) 227-8684 Scott Bohrson: (403) 370-3010

Insurance Available Through Stockmens Insurance Marjorie Blacklock: (306) 931-0088

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Ken-Doc Zoink Sire: Ken-Doc Lover Boy Dam: Ken Doc Maid Marion He Sells

VA U G H N FA R M S L I M O U S I N

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440 Stout, Well Muscled Bulls 410 Bred Females 45 Fancy Open Females

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Selling 55 Lots :

701-754-2216

CRVL ZESTY 232Z

Sale will be broadcast live!

3/18/12 - RED - DBL POLLED - PB DLVL XEROX 023X X CRVL SIZZLE 619S BW:.6 WW:51 YW:91 MA:21 SC:0.3 DOC:31 REA:0.68 MS:0.01 $MTI:47

MR TOM 202Z

DLVL ZOOLANDER 218Z

3/3/12 - RED - PLD - PB SYES USER FIENDLY 524U X MISS TOM 002X BW:-1.8 WW: 38 YW:74 MA:24 SC: 1.0 DOC:30 REA:0.45 MS 0.01 $MTI:42

3/12/12 - DBLK - HOMO POLLED - PB RUNL STETSON 850S X TREF PEACHES 034P BW:0.9 WW:56 YW:106 MA:20 SC:0.7 DOC:22 REA:0.50 MS:-0.01 $MTI:47

Call for a catalog or more information, check online at www.vaughnfarmslimousin.com Bull Consultant: Herman Symens - 605/698-3087 Guest Consignor: Potter Livestock 701/333-8674

Offering Features :

u Popular & Outcross Genetics

u Homozygous Polled & Black Genetics u Ultrasound and DNA Profile Data Available Sale Day

Sale will be broadcast live online at www.napoleonlivestock.com In order to bid online you must preregister

Tom & Rita Vaughn & Sons 9741 142nd Ave. NE • Cavalier, ND 58220 Home: 701/265-4097 Tom Cell: 701/520-0110 David Cell: 701/520-2556 e-mail: tomv2@polarcomm.com

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If you wa n t yo u r c ows t o hit the m ark wi t h t h e ‘R IGHT KI ND ’ o f c al ve s :

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Easy Ca l v ing He avy Weaning Weigh ts Exc e llent Feed l ot Pe form ance Hig h Y iel d ing C arc asses

it’s time you checked out the bulls we have on offer at:

M a n i t o ba B u l l Te s t S tatio n Sale date - Sat. April 6 th Tag #758- sired by Ken-Doc Xner KGS 6X Tag #759- sired by LS Undertaker LDS 34U Tag #760 -sired by Ken-Doc Xner KGS 6X Tag # 761 -sired by Union Man DHX 10U Tag # 762 -sired by Union Man DHX 10U Cattle in Motion Inc. will be providing real time bidding over the internet. Bull videos and the sale catalogue can be viewed at http://www.cattleinmotion.com after March 19 th

At the 56 day weigh-in on Jan. 2, these boys were gaining from 3.96 to 4.61 lbs./day. Go to: htpp://www.charolaisbanner.com/douglas/ to view their progress

D i a m o n d T L i m o u s in B u l l & F e m a l e S a le March 22 nd 2 Red Polled 2 Year Olds 1 Black Double Polled Long Yearling. Your Source for Polled Purebred Performance Limousin L & S Limo u si n A c r e s Pi n e C re e k L i mo us in Box 19 1 , K e nt on, M a n i to b a R 0 M 0 Z 0

B o x 1 3 2 , K e n t o n , Ma n i t o b a R0M 0Z0

2 miles south, 1 mile west, 1 mile south of Kenton’s west edge

3 miles south of Kenton’s west edge

P h: 2 0 4 - 8 3 8 -2198 Ph: 204-838-231 1 Lawrence & Sherr y Daniel

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William, Sharon, K aylee & Brady Daniel

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Limousin Footprints RBC Supreme Judge 2012 Darby Cochrane, Cochrane Stock Farms was on the panel of Judges at CWA for this premier event!

Welcome Bryn Douglas Charles Boese Wilcox Son of Brett Wilcox and mother Kia Boese, Grandson of Pat and Tracey Wilcox of Twin Meadow Livestock Dec. 6, 2012; 9 lbs .1 oz. Soft as a whisper, so precious and sweet, tiny perfection, from his head to his feet.

Condolences to the Triple R Limousi n family on the death of Maria’s father Abram Bueckert, on Sept. 11, 2012. Abe Bueckert passed away with his family by his side at the age o f 78 years. If friends so desi re, donations may be made in Abe’s memor y to the MCC, The MacGregor Health Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice. Clarke’s Funeral Home, MacGregor in care o f arrangements. Memories Build a Special Bridge Our memories build a special bridge when loved ones have to part to help us feel we’re with them still and sooth a grieving heart. Our memories span the years we shared, preser ving ties that bind, They build a special bridge of love and bring us peace of mind. Emily Matthews

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Amaglen Limousin ...P. 12-13 Anchor B ....P.6 B Bar Cattle . . . P. 6 Campbell Limousin ...IBC Canadian Limousin Association ...P.11 Carpenter Cattle Co. . . . P. 6 Cherway Limousin ....P.14 Clews Palliser Cattle Oiler ...P. 16 Cochrane Stock Farm ...P. 21 Cross Town ....P. 16 Diamond T Limousin ...IFC Eastman Feeds ...P. 16 Feedrite ...P. 16 Hockridge Farms ...P. 16 JAKO Farms ...P. 16 Jaymarandy Limousin ...P. 8 JM Beef Consulting ...P. 16 Keystone Livesotck Services ...P. 16 L & S Limousin ...P. 20 Maplehurst Farms ...P. 16 Murray Chev Olds ...P. 16 North Star Seeds . . . P. 1 5 Oakridge Limousin ....P.14 Pine Creek Limousin ...P.20 Poplarview Stock Farms ...P. 16 Roaring River Limousin ...P.16 Shoal Lake Farm Equipment ...P. 16 Triple R Limousin ..15, OBC Triple R Limousin Pipe Equipment . . . P. 4 Twin Meadow Livestock ....P. 17 Twin Meadow Limousin . . . P. 1 7 Twin Oak Livestock ....P. 17 Vaughn Farms Limousin ....P.19

EVENTS

C O M I N G

February 21 March 16-23 March 16 March 21 March 22 March 25 -April 5 March 25 - 30 March 29 April 2 April 4-6 April 6 April 20 July 13

Nordal Sale Saskatoon, SK Cochrane Stock Farms Bulls Sale Alexander, MB Vaughn Farms Bull & Fenake Sale Napoleon, ND Anchor B/B Bar/Carpenter Sale Saskatoon, SK Diamond T Bull & Female Sale Kenton, MB MB Bull Test Open House Douglas,MB Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Brandon, MB Prairie Gold Sale Saskatoon, SK Campbell Homegrown Bull Sale Minto, MB Triple R Limousin Bull Sale McGregor, MB MB Bull Test Sale Douglas, MB Lundar Bull Sale Lundar, MB MLA Summer Show Carman, MB

8 ANNUAL HOMEGROWN BULL SALE TH

APRIL 2, 2013 R ED & B L ACK POLLED LIM OU SI N BULLS

Sired by: R & R Beef Maker IVY Xterminator Amaglen Xtra Wulfs Sudoku Cam Poll Torque

1:30 p.m. At the Farm 3 1/ 2 miles north of Minto on Hwy 10 1 3/ 4 miles east LUNCH at NOON

LLS ALL BU AND Y IGENIT STED E BVD T

bell CampLimousin Bill & Lauren Campbell & Family PO Box 92 Minto, MB. R0K 1M0

(204) 776-2322 or Cell (204) 724-6218 cam.limousin@xplornet.com

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L * I R M * O E U L S P I I N R T

Plan to Attend the 2013 Triple R Limousin OPEN HOUSE BULL SALE April 4 & 5 & 6 On offer: 40+ Red & Black Limousin Bulls Calving Ease & Performance, Yearling & 2 Year Old Bulls Buy with Confidence!

Triple R 26W

Ask Art about our 2 Year Guarantee Option on Bulls, selected from one of the largest purebred Limousin herds in the Province!

Your Source for Quality Limousin Genetics

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T R Rodgers Stewart Art & Maria MacGregor, MB

Scott, Larissa & family MacGregor, MB Home 204-685-2628 Cell: 204-856-3440 email: triplerlimo@yahoo.ca West of MacGregor at Rd. 62W, 4 1/4 miles North