Happy New Year!
Great Tastes of Manitoba is seeking Food Influencers and a Manager of Data & Analytics for the upcoming season of the show. This is the final week to apply! Please see page 12-13 for more information.
Beef and Forage Days Austin
BeefNutrition,PasturePlanningand CalvingWorkshop
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Place: Ste. Rose Community Centre
561 1st St S., Ste. Rose MB
Agenda
Coffee and registration
Building Your Beef Herd: How Trace Minerals Can Improve Profitability - Laurentia van Rensburg - Global Head of Commercial (Nutrition) Technology Group, Alltech
Learn more about how optimizing mineral intake, boosts immunity and calving rates and also ensures better postnatal nutrition and overall performance in young cattle. Sponsored by Alltech
Pasture Planning 101 – Annaliese Walker – MaiaGrazing, Princeton, MN
Learn more about the purpose of a grazing system, and why it is in your best interest to concern yourself with when, where and how long your cattle spend on any piece of your land.
2024 Pasture and Water Testing Results – Shawn Cabak – Livestock and Forage Extension Specialist - Manitoba Agriculture
Calving Workshop and Demonstration – MBP – Dr. Deanne Wilkinson – Manitoba Agriculture Extension Veterinarian - This hands-on demonstration will feature various calving issues and calf resuscitation. Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on learning and coaching from a veterinarian.
(Pre-Registration required by Friday, January 10, 2025)
Registration fee at the door - $20.00 per person
Please call or email: Dauphin 204-648-3965 or email at Pamela.Iwanchysko@gov.mb.ca
Mandatory Livestock Inspection Resolution to be Debated at MBP’s 46th Annual General Meeting
Manitoba Beef Producers’ (MBP) board of directors is bringing forward a resolution for debate at MBP’s 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) about the potential for mandatory livestock inspection services in Manitoba See below.
This debate and vote will take place the afternoon February 20, 2025 at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre at 1808 Wellington Avenue in Winnipeg. There is no charge to attend the business and knowledge transfer portions of the AGM, but if you wish to attend Thursday evening’s banquet the tickets are $60 each plus service fees Preregistration is respectfully requested to assist MBP with meal counts. To register go to:
MBP Board Resolution 1: Whereas cases of theft or fraud related to Manitoba’s cattle industry have proven very costly and disruptive for the affected parties, and can undermine the confidence of lenders, investors and buyers when undertaking livestock-related transactions in Manitoba; and
https://mbbeef.ca/events/46th-annual-generalmeeting-presidents-banquet-and-tradeshow/
As well, if you are unable to attend the AGM to take part in the mandatory livestock inspection discussion, MBP still values your feedback on this. We have created a general survey to get producers’ views on it. Please note that this separate survey is not a formal vote on the proposed resolution, but rather it is designed to provide MBP with more producer feedback on this topic. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LS7LMFD .
For more information about livestock inspection services and what they entail, review our frequently asked questions document: 2024-MBPFall-District-MTG-Livestock-Inspection-FAQFINAL.pdf
Mandatory Livestock Inspection Resolution For Debate and Vote
Whereas livestock inspection ‒ a tool used to help demonstrate ownership using various cattle identification methods ‒ can be an important means of deterring theft and fraud, thereby helping to better secure livestock-related commerce; and
Whereas inspection could potentially provide other value-added elements for Manitoba producers, such as the provision of digital manifests and helping to facilitate movement reporting and traceability requirements; and
Whereas Livestock Services of Saskatchewan (LSS) has an established history of conducting livestock inspections on Manitoba cattle on an as-needed, fee-for service basis and could be in a position to expand this service; and
Whereas the existing livestock inspection levels in Manitoba currently only cover a limited volume of total cattle-related transactions in the province, and
Whereas the legislative and regulatory environment could be improved in Manitoba to facilitate matters such as livestock inspectors being able to detain cattle or to direct the dealer to hold the sales proceeds until ownership of inspected cattle is verified; and
Whereas Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) has been investigating the various steps needed to
Mandatory Livestock Inspection Resolution to be Debated at MBP’s 46th Annual General Meeting
potentially create a mandatory livestock inspection system in Manitoba, including factors such as: cost framework; required provincial legislative or regulatory changes; the service provider and logistics for expanding inspection; the value-added potential from inspection; engaging with other value chain members about their expectations and/or concerns; whether there are funding opportunities to help offset costs of implementing expanded inspection; the possible creation of a Livestock Investigations Unit tasked with investigating livestock-related crimes that could help support the work of livestock inspectors; and more; and,
Whereas MBP has been working to raise awareness of the merits of expanded livestock inspection, including at its fall 2024 district meetings where the majority of those producer attendees indicated a strong level of interest in and support for expanded inspection services as a means of helping to deter theft and fraud, as well as to potentially capture other value-added opportunities; and
Whereas if the Government of Manitoba is to make the legislative and/or regulatory changes, as well as other mechanisms necessary to support the implementation of mandatory livestock inspection it will want to be confident that the majority of the province’s cattle producers are in favour of such a move.
Therefore be it resolved to recommend that Manitoba Beef Producers now ask the Government of Manitoba to work with value chain members to take the necessary steps needed to implement mandatory livestock inspection in Manitoba, including: making required legislative and/or regulatory changes; working with the prospective delivery agent on a service agreement; determining if funding can be secured to help offset the cost of an expanded inspection system; deciding whether an investment can be made to support the creation of a Livestock Investigations Unit; and, any other steps required to move this initiative forward in the most responsive, efficient and cost-effective manner.
Eligibility to Vote on Resolutions
As a reminder, voting on MBP resolutions is restricted to producers who are members in accordance with MBP’s bylaws. As per the Section 1(1) (b) of the bylaws, membership refers to “Every person who is determined by the Board of Directors to be actively engaged in the raising of cattle in Manitoba, and who pays all fees to the Association in the manner and in the amount imposed on sellers of cattle pursuant to regulations made by the Board of Directors from time to time.”
What does this mean? It means that if you have requested a refund in the last 12 months you have not paid all fees to the association as set out by the regulations and are not considered a member in good standing.
Burger it Forward is back again this February –with more participating restaurants than ever!
THANK YOU to all the restaurants who signed up. Starting Feb 1 2025, find the burger map for your region on https://burgeritforward.ca/ and get out to enjoy a burger (or 2) at participating restaurants to help raise funds for food banksincluding right here in Manitoba.
Don't know what Burger It Forward is? Learn more through the website and join us by participating in February: https://burgeritforward.ca/
Important News About Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Auction Processes for 2025
The following information has been posted to Manitoba Agriculture’s website.
ACL Cropping Lease and Permit Auction Planned for 2025
In 2024, Manitoba Agriculture paused the Agricultural Crown Lands Leases and Permits Auction. In 2025, the ACL Leases and Permits Auction will be limited to cropping leases only.
There will be no forage leases and permits auction taking place for 2025. With significant program changes to the ACL forage lease program over the past five years, Manitoba is taking time to review the effectiveness of the changes and determine future program priorities. Casual permits will continue to be available for vacant properties (forage and cropping) through the regular application process for 2025. For more information about the Agricultural Crown Land Leasing Program, visit manitoba.ca/agriculture/landmanagement/crown-land/leasingprogram.html
ACL Permits
Agricultural Crown lands that are not currently under lease or permit are available to be used on a temporary (1-year) basis.
Interested
producers are required to contact a Farm Production Extension SpecialistCrown Lands (FPES-CL) to fill out an application. Where multiple applications are received prior to April 1st, the parcels are allocated by draw. Remaining parcels are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Producers are encouraged to be familiar with the parcel prior to filling out an application. Once submitted, the application is considered a binding commitment to accept the permit upon award.
To determine if parcels of land in your area are available for use, or for any other inquiries, contact your local Farm Production Extension Specialist - Crown Lands (FPES-CL).
For more details about the Agricultural Crown Lands program, go to: https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/landmanagement/crown-land/
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MPI Statement on 2025/26 Public Utilities Board Order (re: rates)
(January 7, 2025 Manitoba Public Insurance Statement) MPI thanks the Public Utilities Board (PUB) for its response to the Corporation’s 2025/26 General Rate Application, which begins April 1, 2025. MPI respects the independent role of the PUB and will work to implement the order that has been issued for the Corporation’s compulsory line of business (Basic insurance).
Coverage under MPI’s Basic insurance is mandatory for Manitoba drivers and rates are regulated and approved by PUB annually.
For the 2025/26 insurance year, PUB has ordered a 5.7 per cent increase to Basic insurance rates, which will represent an increase of $50.84 per year or $4.24 per month for the average passenger vehicle policy.
current Basic insurance deductible is $750, but most Manitobans choose to pay for additional Extension coverage that reduces their deductible to $200.
To ensure customers can choose the type of coverage that best meets their needs, MPI also offers additional options through its Extension line of business. These products are not mandatory and customers may choose to purchase them from any insurance provider in the province. With 96 per cent of customers choosing to purchase Extension products from MPI, the Corporation is proud of the value and convenience these options offer to Manitobans.
MPI’s Extension product portfolio includes additional third-party liability coverage, rental vehicle insurance and the option for customers to pay slightly higher premiums for their insurance to reduce the deductible they would pay in the event of a claim. For example, MPI’s
In the current insurance year, MPI’s Board of Directors approved a 10.32 per cent increase to Extension rates, which represented an increase of $9.60 per year for the average passenger vehicle policy.
Beginning April 1, 2025, Extension rates will increase by two per cent, which will represent an increase of $1.99 per year on the average passenger vehicle policy.
MPI regularly reviews the pricing of its products to ensure we are continuing to provide high-value options for customers that are priced competitively when compared to other providers.
The PUB has also approved MPI’s application for a $10 increase to the cost of an annual driver’s licence. This helps support the Personal Injury Protection Plan (PIPP), one of the most comprehensive universal injury protection plans in North America. MPI has not increased the cost of a driver’s licence since 1997.
An expansion of the Driver Safety Rating system was also approved in the 2025/26 order. Customers who move to the new level 19 on the scale will receive an additional discount above the current maximum of 46 per cent.
All changes delivered in the order will be in effect as of April 1, 2025.
204-745-3068
Manitoba Government Meets with Gov. Kelly Armstrong in North Dakota
Discussion Included Trade and Shared Economic Opportunities: Premier and Moses
(January 7, 2025 Province of Manitoba News Release) BISMARCK, N.D. Premier Wab Kinew and Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses travelled to North Dakota to meet with newly sworn-in Gov. Kelly Armstrong to discuss trade and economic opportunities and attended the governor’s first State of the State event, the premier announced today.
“A key to growing our economy is to reinforce our close relationship with American states and the mutual benefit both our countries enjoy when we have a free and strong trade partnership,” said Kinew. “We met with Gov. Armstrong to congratulate him on his new role, to communicate our commitment to border security and cracking down on drug trafficking, and to impress upon him how his constituents benefit from a partnership with Manitoba –cross-border shopping and good jobs.”
Discussions included the important role provinces and territories have in strengthening and protecting the Canada-U.S. relationship including agriculture, tourism, the addictions crisis and taking action at a local level on border security, noted Kinew.
North Dakota and Manitoba have had a historic relationship, working together to promote agricultural connections, trade partnerships, energy supply, tourism and business opportunities. Two-way trade between the province and state total more than $1.6 billion annually and supports 5,700 North Dakota jobs, making it one of the closest trade partnerships in the U.S. and one of Manitoba’s most important export destinations, added the premier.
“Manitoba is an essential partner to North Dakota when it comes to cross border trade, with safe and secure access to critical minerals, reliable energy exports, shortened supply chains and assistance in times of emergencies,” said Moses. “Our government is ready and actively doing our part to maintain and grow a close relationship with the U.S. so that we can protect Manitoba jobs and grow our economy.”
Kinew noted he and Armstong first met while the governor was a congressman during a Manitoba trade mission to Washington, D.C. last spring. Armstrong previously chaired the Republican party of North Dakota, helping elect president-elect Donald Trump, and received an endorsement from Trump in his gubernatorial campaign.
Government of Canada to open new intake period for Youth Employment and Skills Program
(January 9, 2025 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada News Release) The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood, announced that applications will open for the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) on January 27, 2025. Supported by an investment of approximately $13.5 million, YESP is an initiative aimed at helping young Canadians access employment opportunities and gain valuable work experience in the agricultural sector, while contributing to the growth of the agricultural community here in Canada.
The agriculture and agri-food sector is a major contributor to the Canadian economy. This funding will help address some of the pressing labour issues the sector faces by supporting approximately 1,200 jobs and by fostering the next generation of agriculture and agri-food workers.
Eligible applicants include producers, agribusinesses, industry associations, provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous organizations and research facilities. Applications from Indigenous employers will be prioritized for the 2025-2026 program year.
Together, we are building a future where all young Canadians can gain work experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector and help them to access future employment opportunities in the industry.
Quotes
“The Youth Employment and Skills Program is more than just an employment program – it’s an investment in the future of our agriculture and agri-food sector. This program helps employers meet their staffing needs, while giving our young people some support to get their foot in
the door – or onto the field – and pursue a career in agriculture. I encourage folks to take advantage of this vitally important program.”
– The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
“To build their careers, achieve their goals, and enhance their quality of life, young Canadians depend on meaningful work. Through the YESP, we’re investing in their potential and providing the support they need to confidently shape their futures within the agriculture and agri-food industry. When young people have access to the opportunities they deserve, they not only thrive individually but also strengthen our communities and Canada’s economy.”
– The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
Quick facts
• The YESP supports agriculture employers with the cost of hiring Canadian youth with an additional focus on those who face employment barriers. Employers can apply between January 27 and February 24, 2025, for their application to be considered.
• The YESP offers support for up to 50% of the cost of salaries and benefits, up to a maximum of $14,000, to agriculture and agri-food employers hiring Canadian youth.
• Employers that hire youth facing employment barriers will be eligible for up to 80% of the cost of salaries and benefits. Applications from Indigenous employers will be prioritized for the 2025-2026 program year.
• The YESP is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), an Employment and Social Development Canada-led initiative involving 12 federal departments
Government of Canada to open new intake period for Youth Employment and Skills Program
and agencies. The YESS is part of the Government of Canada's commitment to help young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition into the labour market.
• Since the YESP began, approximately 6,200 youth have been employed in agriculturalrelated organizations from every province and territory. There have also been nearly 2,000 youth facing barriers employed through the program since its inception in 2019.
• Application forms for AAFC’s YESP are available through the web page and additional information can be found by contacting aafc.yesppecj.aac@agr.gc.ca or calling 1-866-4525558.
Associated links
• AAFC Youth Employment and Skills Program
• Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) – Employment and Social Development Canada
Be a Food Influencer!
Job Type
Part-Time/Term
Compensation
Competitive freelance salary to be negotiated based on duties assigned
To Apply
Please submit a resume video sample and minimum three references to Great Tastes of Manitoba Senior Producer, greattastesmb@gmail.com, by January 17, 2025
We thank all those who apply, but only applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Great Tastes of Manitoba is a farm-to-table collaboration showcasing the nutritious, affordable, delicious foods grown by Manitoba’s farmers. The well-known brand reaches consumers through a multi-platform approach which includes a website, social media presence, YouTube channel and Manitoba’s longest-running locally produced television series. We are seeking a diverse team of entertaining, food personalities to appear in our videos starting in June 2025. Successful cast members will appear in sponsored food-related video content targeting a consumer audience and represent the Great Tastes of Manitoba brand on the @GreatTastesTV YouTube channel. Cast members will report directly to the series’ senior producer, Donalee Jones.
Duties/Responsibilities
•Participation in content development meetings with series producers
•Recipe research and development
•Contributing personal experiences and knowledge to script development
•On camera delivery of scripted video content with a Teleprompter
•Ability to cook on camera
•Possible participation in Great Tastes activations at live events
•Ability to self-record vlog and social media content
Qualifications
•Successful candidate must have permanent residence in the province of Manitoba
•Excellent verbal communication
•Experience or keen interest in culinary arts/cooking/food & nutrition
•Have taken or be willing to take a Certified Food Handler Training Program
•On camera/performance experience
Benefits of joining our team
•Flexible work hours
•The ability to work with the team of video production professionals at Frank Digital and film on location in Frank’s Kitchen
•The opportunity to share your love of cooking with local food with a wider audience online
•Term contract renewal would be negotiated annually as funding allows
data-driven?
Job Type
Part-Time/Term
Compensation
Competitive freelance salary to be negotiated based on duties assigned
To Apply
Please submit a resume and minimum three references to Great Tastes of Manitoba Senior Producer, greattastesmb@gmail.com, by January 17, 2025
We thank all those who apply, but only applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview. Are you
Great Tastes of Manitoba is a farm-to-table collaboration showcasing the nutritious, affordable, delicious foods grown by Manitoba’s farmers. The well-known brand reaches consumers through a multi-platform approach which includes a website, social media presence, YouTube channel and Manitoba’s longest-running locally produced television series. We are seeking a part-time Manager of Data & Analytics to join our expanding team from February to December 2025, with the potential for renewal. Due to the flexible nature of the position, hours will be determined based on the candidate’s strengths and availability, which could be up to 12 hours per week. The Data Manager will report directly to the series’ senior producer, Donalee Jones.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Working with the GTOM Senior Producer & Digital Producer to implement a targeted digital marketing plan
• Tracking digital marketing and social media analytics and providing recommendations based on results
• To develop customer surveys and report results to sponsors
• Participation in client-facing meetings and communication
Qualifications
• Successful candidate must have permanent residence in the province of Manitoba
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently
• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, or creative field
• Proficiency with Meta Business Suite, YouTube Creator Studio, WordPress, Survey Monkey and Google Analytics
• Minimum 2 years experience in Sales/Marketing or similar creative field
• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, or creative field
• Experience or knowledge of agriculture in Manitoba will be considered an asset
• Experience or knowledge of culinary arts/food will be considered an asset
Benefits of joining our team
• Work independently from home OR at our offices at 509 Century Street (free parking)
• Flexible work hours
• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Term contract renewal would be negotiated annually as funding allows
CATTLE’S ROLE IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
PRESENTED BY DR. SARA PLACE
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FEEDLOT SYSTEMS, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
219 Animal Science Building, 12 Dafoe Road, University of Manitoba
Dr. Sara Place is an associate professor and expert in livestock systems sustainability with over a decade of experience in academia, industry associations, and private industry. She joined Colorado State University’s AgNext, a research collaborative focused on sustainable animal agriculture, in August 2022. Sara’s research focuses on enteric methane emissions measurement and mitigation from cattle. Prior to CSU AgNext, she was the chief sustainability officer for Elanco Animal Health, senior director for sustainable beef production research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and an assistant professor in sustainable beef cattle systems at Oklahoma State University. She received her PhD in Animal Biology from the University of California, Davis, and a BS in Animal Science from Cornell University. Sara is a native of upstate NY where she grew up on a dairy farm. Visit her Google Scholar profile
This annual lecture recognizes and honours Dr. Tsang Kay (Stan) Cheung’s enduring support for the Department of Animal Science and agricultural research at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Cheung obtained his BSc, MSc, and PhD in Animal Science from UM. His graduate training was in Animal Breeding/Genetics under the supervision of the late Dr. Bob Parker. He was also awarded a Doctor of Laws from UM in 1991. Dr. Cheung returned to his family business in Hong Kong in 1975 and is currently the Executive Chairman/Director of Herald Holdings Ltd. Dr. Cheung’s many contributions include support of the TK Cheung Center for Animal Science Research, the National Center for Livestock and the Environment, the TK Cheung Reading Room and recent contributions to education and research in Animal Science. In recognition of his generosity and commitment to education and research, the Department established this annual seminar in his honour.
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Many folks tell us that coming to our sale is on their bucket list. If you’ve always wanted to come, this is the year. We’ll be ready with lots of fellowship, good food and lots of great cattle. Our sale is an “experience” and we’d love to have you come. If you can’t make it, our highly successful Sight Unseen program is a customer favorite and easy to use. See you on January 25th - Mac
That’s where we have lived for 50 years, producing 15,000 bulls for Canada’s cattle folks. Hard working ranch bulls, no purebred “fluff”, and a big cow herd that has paid for the ranch. We’re an “Old School” outfit more popular now than ever...!
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 12 Noon MST Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster, AB/SK All cattle in heated facility! Free Beef Lunch 11 a.m.
• Our customers “just love” our fresh, virgin two year old bulls, they’re just not available many places in any numbers... we sell 400!
• Our customers “just love” that our bulls come from a big working cow herd raised under every day conditions... not purebred pampered.
r customers “just know” that if there is trouble, we will look after them.
• Our customers have realized how easy it is to buy our bulls.
• Our customers “just love” that they deal with the owner... The guy that bred ‘em fed ‘em and knows “em Our customers just
• Our customers “just love” that we deliver bulls for free everywhere there are cows in Western Canada.
How our bulls are developed...
We sell all summer born two year old bulls. We believe they are the ideal age and we develop them to maintain soundness and longevity.
• Calves are bor n mid-May until the first week of July - grass calved - checked, tagged and weighed only once per day. No night checks, cameras or calving barn. (with this system problems eliminate themselves.)
• We wean in November, bull calves are backgrounded in big groups till spring on a silage based growing ration.
• By spring our bulls ar e well grown out but not fleshy... just perfect to take advantage of our grass.
• Bulls are sorted by br eed and size into groups of 30-50 bulls.
• Bulls go to our management intensive grazing paddocks from late May or June until late October.
• Water is pr ovided by solar systems or surface piped fresh water.
• We move bulls to fr esh grass every two days all summer long.
• The pasture is good quality, everyday, it ensures they grow well all summer. A real bonus here is that they are used to a man on foot and constant checking.
• As summer progr esses we supplement the bulls with a low energy, high protein pellet made specifically to our specs and made of pea and lentil hulls. No starch, high fibre with added minerals and vitamins. (about the nutrient content of good alfalfa hay)
• In late fall the bulls are brought to our bull lots and placed on our silage based bull development TMR (total mixed ration.) This is ideal because every mouthful the bull takes he has the right proportion of all nutrients, no bingeing on just grain. No barley or coarse grain is fed, just our bull development pellets.
• Our rations and protocols have been developed over years of experience to bring you the best, most durable bulls possible.
How our cows are managed..
• We maintain a large cowherd managed under commercial conditions to minimize cost and time, ever y cow is a registered purebred.
• Cows calve in May and June on stock piled grass - we do not feed our cows during calving...they rustle!
• They are grass calved in gr oups of 200 or so checked by one man once per day to tag and weigh.
• No night checks, cameras or calving barns.
• Calving is what our cows do...not what we do! (with this system problems eliminate themselves)
• Cows are sorted (pair ed out on horseback to have a good look at feet, udders, milk etc.) in late June to our breeding pastures.
• Our pastures ar e spread over 150 miles so nearly every one goes on a liner going somewhere.
• We use all natural ser vice...Bulls go out August 1 for 60 days.
• Calves are weaned starting mid October to mid November gr oup by group.
• Cows are lef t on grazing for as long as possible into fall.
• Cows move home and are winter ed on standing corn in groups of 200 per quarter controlled with electric fence. Our objective is 200 cow/days per acre, they lick snow for water.
• Our cows go from the calving pastur es to summer grazing and breeding, make a short stop at the home ranch for weaning, then on to the standing corn. Corn to grass, grass to corn and on it goes, with no supplement feeding and no hauling feed or manure. I just believe that as soon as you put machinery or diesel fuel between a cow’s mouth and what she eats, it does nothing but cost money.
Sight Unseen Purchase Plan
We will stage a normal live auction and we certainly encourage our customers to come view the bulls anytime before the sale, remember sight unseen is a foolproof option.
“There were five bulls that came off the trailer. I picked the one I liked best in my head, not knowing which one was mine. Once they sorted them the one I picked ended up in my trailer. Thanks a lot. You guys got me the bull I would have picked myself and you did it sight unseen.” -C. Tonneson, AB
“We bought two hereford bulls sight unseen. The whole process of getting such good quality bulls was absolutely painless, right from the first conversation to delivery. The bulls were everything we expected and more. Easy fleshing they maintained their weight through breeding” - G&S Clark, AB
“The Sight Unseen Purchase Program you offer, coupled with a rock solid reputation, unquestioned convenience and a large battery of quality, affordable sale bulls has again made bull buying from your ranch a pleasure.” - J. Comrie, MB
Call/email...for the Free Bull Book a 75 page, 4 color “wishlist” of the best bulls available...Videos on our Website... If you would like your very own DVD mailed directly to you - Please call 1-800-561-2855 (BULL)
• I will personally visit with each and every customer, discuss your requirements and talk through bull choices.
• I know these bulls. My men and I have calved them, watched them grow, fed them and handled them. You deal with us not a third party.
• We guarantee your complete satisfaction. While we seldom deliver an unsatisfactory bull, it is entirely your choice to accept him on arrival...SIMPLY PUT - YOU MUST LIKE HIM WHEN DELIVERED OR WE TAKE HIM HOME NO PROBLEM.
• When you have viewed the bull book, the videos and the photos, you and I will make a short list of your choices and discuss your budget.
• We will absolutely never bid on or buy a bull that you and I have not carefully pre-selected as being suitable.
• Most important...WE DON’T WANT YOU TO PAY FOR THE BULL UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN HIM YOURSELF in the flesh at your ranch. Then and only then do you make settlement.
• You can call anytime at your convenience to talk bulls. 1-800-561-BULL (2855)
Thanks Mac
OUR COWS WINTER ON CORN AND SNOWBALLS
GOOD
Older Red Angus Bulls
- Registered Purebreds -
...what you really need!
All the good Angus traits and “no darn trouble”. Our Red Angus are developed from mainstream maternal lineage. We’ve stared birthweight in the eye and backed it down. Our disciplined program has for 40 plus years never compromised birthweight, thriftiness or vigor. We’ve bred moderate frames, good cow traits, easy keeping and light to moderate birthweights into each and every bull we sell. Ours are reliable, predictable bulls; ideal for cross breeding with volumes of bulls for heifers and bigger stouter bulls for cows.
The offering features as many older bulls as anywhere in the country, 75 two-year-old bulls
Use our red bulls to easily calve heifers and still get a “darn good calf” to sell or keep. Raise your own red angus cross replacements with the good maternal quality our bulls offer. If your cows have too much exotic, use our angus to moderate frame, make ’em easier to feed, and increase carcass quality and feeder demand.
“Big gutted Fleshy cows behind every bull”
Share and benefit from our experience and 40 plus years of selection, volumes of records, predictable birth weights and performance uniformity. Ranch raised Red Angus that’ll do the job, never complain, and give you no grief. 75 solid bulls, buy one or you can select uniform half brothers in volume.
“Fleshy herdbulls with thickness and length”
light birthed... but beefy and thick “wide bodied”
Summer Reds are the answer…
They’re bigger, stouter and tougher than the yearlings you’ll buy other places. They’ll breed more cows, (even the big ones) hold their condition, take less management and be less worry and trouble. They’ve been gently and slowly developed on grass, so they last a long time in your herd. They’ll breed circles around a yearling and they’re not the “leftovers” like many 2 year olds you’ll find. They really are the answer. “Perfect Age” bulls - 22-26 months old at breeding time. WHY BUY YEARLINGS WHEN YOU CAN HAVE THESE AT NO MORE MONEY?
“I bought 3 red angus bulls for heifers and was very pleased with the Calving Ease and temperment of the bulls. Bulls breed well over 200 plus heifers, no complaints, no calving issues.
-P. Fofonoff, SK
-B. Greaves MB
“Red Angus do exactly as advertised, low birth wt., high weaning wt. One of my bulls had a fatal accident on feed. Mac was very generous with the pick of replacement bulls available. Very satisfied.”
“reliable, predictable”
“In the 20+ years we have been doing business together (sight unseen and at the auction) there has never been a bad bull from you. In Northwest Cattle’s eyes, there is only one bull breeder in Canada to buy from!”
– Neil Campell & Family, AB Northwest Cattle
We sell, and deliver for free, hundreds of bulls all across the country! Here’s what our customers say...
“I called M.C. Quantock and told them what I was looking for. Never had such a good looking, quiet, heifer bull before. Thanks to Mac, we call him ‘roley poley.’ ” – J. Driedger
“Thanks so much for your kindness once again, very pleased with the bull. It is a pleasure doing business with you once again.” – I. Tuttle, NS
“Nothing but a positive experience. Even being a small producer, you have treated me like I was important to you.” – S. Goldie, SK
“We had problems with one of our bulls. We called Mac and he took it back and made an adjustment. We had had the bull one year. Very pleased with your service and prompt reply. I have been very satisfied. You take a professional approach to your business.. Something that is often neglected in agriculture.”
– L. & R. Cooper, SK
“As a first time buyer I was very suprised how easy the whole process was. From purchasing sight-unseen to bull development to shipping. The purchase was enjoyable, I especially like the personal contact/relationship Mac develops with the customer.” – B. Booth
“Sight unseen program and bull were exactly as described, easier than travelling a lot of places looking for the right bull for our herd.”
– J. & B. Tripp, ON
“I bought sight unseen and was very satisfied. The video was very helpful.” – D. Wray, ON
“Very impressed with sight unseen. Both bulls I bought were what Mac told me they would be. Easy to handle and work with and throw good calves. I am 100% satisfied and will be buying again.”
– R. Morrow, MB
“Extremely pleased with our sight unseen purchase and would not hesitate to buy this way again. Our local vet remarked “That’s one heck of a nice bull.”
– D. Parkin, SK
“Customer service has been awesome. Past bull purchases produced good quality calves and have enhanced my herd.”
-W. Magneson AB
“No longer in the farming business so won’t require a catalogue. Thank you for helping us through our farming years. Good luck and best wishes.”
- L & D VanHeuklom, SK
“Bull arrived yesterday afternoon - appears to be just what we wanted. Everything worked out just fine like you said it would. Thanks.”
- R & D Roach
“Talked to Mac before the sale and he gave me some good options that would work with my herd. Bull sale was great. A lot of bulls to pick from.”
- W. Lakusta, AB
“Customer service was the best! Past bulls made a definite improvement in my herd. Don’t foresee any problems with the new angus bulls.”
–R. Thorhaug SK
“Customer service is excellent. Had an issue with a bull, Mac took care of me by giving me a credit on a new bull. The bull turned out to be excellent.”
- D. Breitkreitz, AB
“Excellent service, super nice people to deal with, can’t wait to see our calf crop this spring as this is our first bull. The other bull never worked out, so Mac replaced him with a credit for the next sale. When we had trouble, Mac offered to bring us another bull but we were o.k. Thanks.”
- O. Kaminsky, MB
“A+ all the way around. These cattle work for us, not the other way around. We look forward to seeing the bulls and your family every year. We never feel very far from home.”
- S. Kitzman, ND
Thick “Super Baldies” ...Red Angus x Simmental Bulls
We’ve harnessed the best of both breeds. Incredibly beefy, thick bulls, they pack awesome payweight on disciplined moderate frames. They have all the convenience of Red Angus; moderate consistent birthweights (85-95 lbs. almost without exception), “easy fleshing” (they’ll hold their condition in the tough going) and on feed they’re “quick fleshers” with bold hybrid performance (4-5 lb. gains are common place). The Simmental blood gives them that essential “touch of continental muscle” you need today, as well as adding milk and growth to the blend.
Our “Super Baldie Bulls” are an industry success story over nearly 35 years.
They add milk and muscle and are “right sized” to give you no calving problems or management nightmares. Best of all, they’ll give you Red Baldie females for replacements you’ll want and need to keep. Too much exotic — they’ll beef ’em up.
You can find a few Red Angus X Simmental bulls other places... but what you cannot find is the volume, uniformity, quality, and selection potential available from M.C. Quantock.
You can spend a lifetime infusing that blend of Red Angus Simmental or you can do it “one shot” using our Super Baldies.
You’ll get beautiful “Angus Type” calves with “muscle and snap.” Your steers will top the market. Your heifers will be the envy of your neighbours.
add “milk and muscle”
65 Head
All big 2 year olds
“The
oldest, largest, most successful hybrid program in the industry”
Black “Super Baldie” Bulls...
Big, soggy two year olds. The same great crossbreeding machines as our Red Super Baldies… but Black. A perfect option on Black base cows or Herefords. Blacks with a touch of exotic muscle growth and milk... all you really need to sell those market-topping Blacks. These bulls have been carving out a “niche” and carving up the competition for years. You just can’t find ’em anywhere else. We will sell nearly 80
75 bulls sell! All are summer born 2 year olds.
Balance, muscle, milk and a whole lot more!
“Got the bull home Mac, he’s what I figured he would be. I’m pleased with him, all kinds of length and depth to him. A guy never knows buying ‘sight unseen.’ Thank you again.”
– M. Minshull, MB
“The calf crop by the hybrid bulls is predictably and consistently uniform.” -J. Grawehr BC
“Love the performance of the bulls. We used the super black baldie on our solid black cows, zero calving trouble, nice color, and lots of blaze faces!” -D. Nixon, SK
“Experience was good, Mac was good to talk to and figure out a bull through the sight unseen program” – M. Roeland, AB
Beefy, big-bodied Black Angus...
- Registered
All the good old-time Angus traits — volume, beefiness, quick fleshing, dependable and durable. Broad, deep-bodied and beefy 2-year-olds. Black heifer bulls. Black cow bulls. They’re black bulls like black bulls should be.
Ours are easy fleshing Black genetics, yet they still have frame and length. Just like our Red Angus, our Blacks are light at birth, then really grow when it counts. Angus convenience, the black color and no darn trouble. We’re your best Black bull opportunity. All older bulls, bigger, stouter and tougher than yearlings. Why go anywhere else. 70 powerful bulls, amazing uniformity, big groups of half brothers. Impressive and affordable.
Light at birth but thick
Purebreds
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“We have bought bulls over the years and they always meet our expectations. Bulls we got this year are very good. The black baldie came home from breeding fatter than when he left.”
Impressive Blacks
“Great
–
broad and “big gutted”
We sell, and deliver for free, hundreds of bulls all across the country! Here’s what our customers say...
“I don’t think you could run much better sale and service really. Bulls always do good, any problems I have had was solved immediately and a replacement bull loaned free of charge. Thanks.” – J. Sykes, MB
“The two H-2 bulls came in off the range and they look awesome, good bulls.” – W. Mulvahill, BC
“Mac don’t change! Keep taking pride in what you are doing. Hope to get another bull from you soon.” – VanKooten Farms, MB
“Your service was great. You helped me a tremendous amount just over the phone as to what bulls you would suggest I was very satisfied.”
– D. Norman, ON
“The bulls are excellent and we have no trouble. We run 30 bulls which are all hybrids.”
– J&G Naylen, MB
“We needed an unexpected bull and Mac delivered an excellent bull on the day and time he said. Very nice to deal with people who respect your time.” – Cowley’s, SK
“Impressed with the level of individual customer service! Mac took the time to call and talk to us about our program numerous times.”
-Charcoal Creek Cattle BC
“Hey Mac. Just letting you know that I totally loved the substitute bull you brought for me. I do think he is awesome. Thanks for picking him out for me and catching the issues with the other bull. It is nice to know I can trust that any bull that comes from you is ready to work.”
– S. Goldi, SK
“We absolutely love the bull we got “sight unseen.” This bull has made heifer calving easier! We never had to pull one and all the calves had get up and go.” - E. Penner, MB
“Very happy with the service and very pleased with sight unseen. I like that the bull is of good nature and calm to pass on to his replacement daughters.”
- R. Dymond, MB
“No problems at all, very pleased with the bull Mac picked for us.”
-B. Walker
“My third M.C. Quantock bull, same great communication, same reliable breeding bull. I have never been disappointed but know Mac will back every bull if I ever do.”
- B. Fletcher, AB
“We have been using M.C. Quantock bulls for several years. Been very happy with the prices our calves have been bringing in the fall. We are repeat customers because we like what we find.”
- D. Luckwell, AB
“Seven great bulls, all are good tempered and easy to work with.” - C. McCuaig, MB
“I used sight unseen for the first time in 2021. I was quite satisfied with the selection made for me. I don’t have big numbers so I have to buy the best bulls available.”
-R. Beddoes, AB
“Bulls arrived ready to work, good working condition. The Black Angus bulls have nice length, a nice Angus head and shoulders and a nice full ass end.”
– D. Willman, BC
“Fast paced sale Guppie came home in good shape with less than 3% open cows.”
-D. Eggeson SK
“Was happy with info I received from Mac, buying the bull was easy. We’d never had an H2 bull so we are excited to see the calves.”
- K. Torkelson, AB
“Been good bulls, when have had problems bulls have been replaced the following year. Pleased with good bulls and sight unseen service. I got exactly what I was looking for.”
- J. Nyland AB
“We have been super happy. Have bought three bulls from your great operation.”
- L & R Chrapko, AB
“Everything worked good. No problem buying a bull sight unseen. Mac is always fair.”
-B. Leavitt, BC
“fleshy” “light birthed”
Low set herd bulls Big gutted and thick
Fleshy, broody cows
bulls with solid background from a real cattleman...that I can trust.”
F. Kehler, MB
-L. Adams SK
Dehorned Herefords ...broad tops, haircoats!
- Registered Purebreds -
Established in 1951, our Hereford herd benefits from 60+ years of development. Our Hereford bulls are broad topped, deep-sided bulls packed full of natural thickness on moderate frame sizes.
Trouble free... “you bet”, our Herefords have been selected for years for good udders you never have to touch, because you don’t have the time and you don’t need the hassle.
Use our Hereford bulls to add the good Hereford traits your Dad took for granted. Deep, thick hair coats, easy keepers that’ll get by without the barley bin, and dispositions that make cows a pleasure to handle - not an ordeal
Use Herefords to add British blood to those exotic cows.
Our bulls are durable, long living, and tough.
You won’t find any “big fat ton bulls” here, but what you will find are bulls that have never seen “hot feed” and pampering. Bulls that will last and last.
Rediscover what your dad knew! Herefords work and are a pleasure to own.
Bulls purebred & papers transferred.
“Mac and the video reassured me that I was making a good decision buying sight unseen. When I finally received my bull I never knew that kind of quality was available at such a reasonable cost. Perhaps the best bull I have bought. Look forward to doing business again. ”
– K. Victoor,
Bulls like this… moderate size, broad & deep.
AB
Durable, Quiet!
All Hereford Bulls dehorned!
20 bulls sell!
“Wide body bulls”
“Our Hereford and H-2 udders are as good as Angus”
Hereford Summer Bulls
Most Herefords are sold as big fat 2-year-olds. They’ve spent way too long at the feed bunk. If you’re tired of 2 year olds that are too big, too fat and too narrow or yearlings that are barely big enough, our bulls are the answer. Gently and slowly developed on pasture, easy keeping, they’ll hold their condition for life. Our bulls will be 20 - 22 months old at breeding, just the perfect age. They’re mature and will do everything 2 year olds can and a darn sight more than a yearling will, best of all they’ll last and last. They’re the answer to the “Hereford Dilemma” 20 head sell.
Our H-2’s are a Hereford/Fleckvieh 2-breed composite line. Real beefmakers, loaded maternally but bred to simplify and sustain the Hereford/Semi influence in our customer’s herds.
Produced on the home ranch using mid-aged proven Hereford cows and beefy, low set, pigmented Fleckvieh sires; these 2 year old bulls really offer something unique. Enough age to breed a lot of cows, solid maternal genetics and bottom line performance. We call them “H-2’s” — they’re hummers.
These potent composite bulls are being used on Hereford x Simmental cows, as well as black, and black and red baldie cows with great success. Any way you fit them in your program they’ll make money.
These bulls just work so well, they make repeat customers out of everyone who buys one!
25 Bulls sell! Summer Twos - Some are polled...
Pigment and hair
These bulls really work…
“The sale was phenomenal, lots of bulls to choose from and efficiently run. If you can’t find a bull
“Super Guppies” ...Red Angus x Gelbvieh Bulls
“Super Guppie” bulls are a great crossbreeding option. A blended composite of Gelbvieh and Red Angus. Super Guppies have a little more “exotic muscle” than our Super Baldies but are still built from all maternal cattle. Gelbvieh have the carcass, the early sexual maturity and the growth. The Red Angus blood provides the hair, thriftiness and fleshing ability while moderating birth weight.
Use our Gelbvieh X Red Angus bulls as the third option in any crossing program and maximize your hybrid vigor. They’re cowman’s Gelbvieh that will work the big range country and fit your management.
Our customers love a little Gelbvieh on the cow side.
Our Super Guppie Bulls have really found their stride in the past few years as our customers calve their daughters and recognize how well these bulls fit their crossing programs.
“Use ’em and you’ll love ’em!”
“more muscle... still maternal”
“Quiet bull right off the trailer, was able to scratch him immediately. Have 24 pregnancies in nine weeks and now covering our 20 fall cows and is in tremendous shape.”
– R. Glover, ON
... big, strong two year olds.
40 Bulls Sell! All summer born 2 year olds, Red and Black.
We’re cowmen first and these are cowmen’s bulls. Our objective in Charolais bulls is to provide our customers bulls that maximize the Char cross advantage in feeder calves and minimize any problems. Our bulls are thick bulls but they are still smooth bulls. The bulls have rapid early growth which you need but as two year olds will not be too big. Our Charolais are built for the ranch trade with very moderate birthweights and unquestionable soundness — white bulls that will last and last.
We deliver what you asked for: lots of hair, so you can sell those “deep coated, good doin’” tan calves and top the market; good dispositions because we’ve all got families that help; unquestionable soundness, because some other Charolais bulls don’t last; moderate frames because some others get too big
Our Charolais pack lots of muscle, are long bodied, smooth and not real tall. Gently grown out and sold in perfect working condition.
Charolais are still the best terminal sire for a British cross cow.
Bulls purebred & papers transferred. ... hard to find big groups of two year olds, “we’ve got the good ones.”
“smooth
but thick” “lots of hair”
“I have purchased 11 bulls in the past 2 years. easy to work with, being able to move with a person on foot makes quite a difference.”
- S. Webb, ON
We sell, and deliver for free, hundreds of bulls all across the country! Here’s what our customers say...
“The calves off the Super Guppies are shaped just right. They slip out of the cows and are sucking in minutes. Just the way you want it.”
– J. Nawrot, AB
“I must say, I couldn’t have picked a better bull myself, so thanks – calves hit the ground running lots of vigor, the bull passed on his good disposition and conformation.”
– G. Gramlich, AB
“Sale and service is excellent, second to none.”
– F. Galloway, MB
“Bulls look good, sale well run; how do you improve on a bull every 50 sec. A very well run sale.”
– B. Murray, AB
“Very happy with the bulls, love how quiet they are and love that you only put one bull in ring at a time, sell one at a time.”
- C. Lee , SK
“Bulls arrive in good shape, ready to work, easy to handle and we really appreciate the calving ease.”
- P. Hollman, SK
“Getting calves by our bulls and they are great. Noticeably fancy - good, thick, big calves.”
- M. Jacklin, AB
“Can’t say I’ve had any troubles with your bulls so far. They seem to be very easy to handle and are in the shape I like to see sale day. They hold their shape all summer here on grass. ” - M. Johnson, SK
“Kind, considerate people behind every bull purchase.”
- B. Fletcher, AB
“Nothing but top notch service and quality animals and people that understand livestock.”
- F. Kehler, MB
“Sight Unseen bull looked good on delivery and stayed in real good condition right through breeding season. I look forward to seeing his calves come spring!” - D. Shankowsky, SK
“Here in the Real World!!!”
We have been at this for 50+ years. The cattle don’t make many mistakes... they “walk what we talk.” Our simplistic everyday, practical management, and the integrity of our program have simply made us better with age. Wisdom gained from years of experience. Hard working ranch bulls, No purebred “fluff”, and cows that paid for the ranch. We live in the real world and always have...
Our simplistic program “flies in the face” of a purebred industry that increasingly wants to breed cattle just for numbers on paper and how “pretty” they look in the show ring. I believe there is an art to breeding cattle, as well as the science. It takes the instinct and talent of “cattle people” to make the good ones. I just believe if you keep it simple, cull the open ones, the problem ones and the ugly ones , you’ll be making quite a lot of progress, after all the auction mart does not ask you to send in a list of EPD’s. They buy your calves because “they’re big, stout, hairy calves” that look the part and because of your good reputation. While we are one of Canada’s largest purebred breeders in several breeds, we also devote 500 purebred cows to the production of our hybrid bull lines. Our bulls will help get it done and we will give you the simple, important “real world data” that makes us both money.
Our only customers are Canada’s commercial cowmen. They love our older summer two year olds, the bulls are tough and trouble free. Most leave their bulls with us until spring, they don’t need new bulls around so they rely on us to deliver their bulls in the spring “absolutely free.” About half our customers buy their bulls Sight Unseen, their trust and confidence in us makes it all possible. It’s always convenient and simple to buy your bulls this way. Give it some sincere thought and talk to Mac. We will provide references close to you.
Our bulls are guaranteed like no others... you’ll have a bull to breed your cows no matter what... hard to get better than that! As sale time approaches, you can view all our bulls on video on our website or we’ll send you your very own DVD and Bull Book and you can show the neighbors. In fact, it’s probably easier and simpler to buy our bulls than buying bulls locally. You get great service, the best guarantee, lots of selection and your calves will be sired by nationally known bulls. It all helps you get them sold! Our customers like the fact that all our cattle are managed and fed just like most all commercial cattle.
This year call me for your bulls.
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The Best Customers
We want to say thank you to the best customers in the world. We would be nowhere without your support. We have been at this for 50 plus years and have worked with hundreds of folks we now count as not just customers, but friends.
You have supported our unique program through droughts and blizzards, the BSE insanity, covid, good times and bad. You appreciated our ground breaking multi-breed and hybrid approach when most of the purebred industry did not… now it’s all gone mainstream. Your continued support and the opportunity to work with clear thinking, “salt of the earth” cattle people is what makes every day a good day on our ranch. Thank you.
15,000 ...We’ve branded bulls - The MAC brand left ribover 50 years for Canada’s Commercial Cowmen
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