August 2011 Charolais Banner

On the cover…

This was a common scene across parts of Canada this summer. The photo was taken at Everview Charolais, Binscarth, Manitoba.

Photo: Helge By Design: Susan Penner

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Since I last talked to you in the May issue the Charolais business has been busy. Visiting with many breeders this past couple of months has seen most all the bull pens sold out across Canada. It truly was a great spring, not just from the highest averaging sales we have ever seen, but also with the continued interest and off farm sales right into July in some cases. With many commercial producers calving later, the desire to buy bulls has also gotten later and I know of some breeders who actually pulled some of their cleanup bulls out of the pasture and turned them into good money.

While I am on the topic of bulls and sales, we asked Sean McGrath to write a basic article on contemporary groupings of EPD for this issue. I found this spring, in discussion with some breeders, that they didn’t understand the importance of inputting all of their calf crop data. Many would leave out the heavier birth weight or poorer growing cattle because they were culling them and not registering them. By doing this they were holding back the potential numbers of their better calves. Please make sure to read it and if you have any questions contact a CCA board member or the CCA office directly for clarification.

EPD are not the end all, be all, but more and more producers are starting to trust and use them. The more data that goes in the more accurate the numbers will be. I have also had some interesting discussions about birth weights this spring. Why occasionally does a big calf come out from what should be a heifer bull?

Over the years, Wyoming Wind has been used on as many heifers successfully around the world as any bull in history. But you know what? I have seen some 140 lb. plus calves off him. Is it the bull’s fault? There are so many factors such as feed, gestation length, etc. that can contribute to this

that it would be an article in itself and should be written by someone specializing in it.

One point I will make, though, is that when we were in Australia a few years back we had the privilege of spending a night with Ric Pisaturo of Mandalong Farms. He has bred champion Shorthorn and Charolais that have influenced programs around the world and developed a few composite breeds in Australia called the Mandolong Specials, Tropicanas and the Square Meaters. We were discussing the importance of the dam of herdbulls and I stated that I believe 60% of the breeding propensity of a bull comes from his dam. He said you are low, after which I asked him to explain. In Northern Australia, the main cowherd is Brahman and he said you could breed a Brahman cow to the biggest, growthiest, thickest Charolais bull and she would hold the birth weight down. But you breed a powerful Charolais cow to a powerful Brahman bull and you will have big birth weights and trouble. The Charolais cow does not possess the same birth weight moderating ability as a Brahman. We always seem to ask what an animal is sired by when we probably should be asking more often which cow it is out of.

The CCA AGM was held in June in the Maritimes and we have prepared a pictoral editorial in this issue about the trip for those of you that couldn’t make it. The feedback from the trip has been very positive; the breeders in the Maritimes need to be commended for their great hospitality and showing us their beautiful part of Canada.

Many on this trip were talking about the trip next June to the United Kingdom for the World Charolais Congress. This will be a fabulous experience, as well, and we will keep you updated leading up to it. A heads up though, as it looks like the Legacy Fund is running out of money and it may not be possible to get any

From the Field

Helge By

financial assistance for international marketing. Some who have used this in the past know how valuable the assistance has been in allowing some positive things to happen around the world. Contact Neil at the CCA if you have any questions.

Bert and Judy McDonald along with some family, friends and neighbours hosted the first Manitoba Charolais picnic in decades. It was a casual event with a number of breeders bringing some cattle to display. We sure could use more events like this in the summer to keep breeders getting together, having some fun and building relationships in a more relaxed atmosphere.

I spent eight days the middle of July in Ontario. The breeders there are very enthusiastic about the business as their bull market was strong as well. The first sales of the fall are in Quebec and Ontario and if you can, I would encourage you to attend these events with some top cut genetics.

You will also see coverage of the Saskatchewan Charolais Association AGM which was held in conjunction with the CCYA in Saskatoon. One point of discussion there was the fieldman Gerry Bowes asking the breeders to try to get some of their commercial customers to exhibit and sell their calves at events like the Agribition commercial show. Put some of your own finincial incentives in place to help them get the Charolais calves to these kinds of shows and help Charolais have a bigger presence and profile in the commercial industry.

The CCYA conference and show was once again a great success for all that attended and full coverage will be in the October issue of the Banner. Hats off to all the kids and parents that organized this event. Next year it moves to Alberta so plan now to attend.

Our next issue is the Fall Connection and if you would like to reach over 10,000 commercial

Les affaires du charolais ont été occupées depuis la dernière fois que j’ai écrit dans la Charolais Banner de mai. J’ai visité avec beaucoup d’éleveurs les mois passés et ils m’indiquent que les enclos de taureau sont vendus à travers le Canada. C’était vraiment un grand printemps. Nous aurions les ventes avec la plus haut moyenne que nous avons jamais vues, mais également avec l’intérêt continu et les ventes d’animaux de ferme jusqu’au juillet. Le désir d’acheter des taureaux est également devenu plus tardif à cause de beaucoup de producteurs commerciaux ont retardé leur vêlage. Je connais de quelques éleveurs qui ont tiré leurs taureaux de nettoyage de troupeau hors du pâturage et vendus leur pour le bon argent.

Tandis que je parle des taureaux et des ventes, nous avons demandé à Sean McGrath d’écrire un article sur des groupements contemporains d’EPD pour cette revue du Charolais Banner. Ce printemps dans la discussion avec quelques éleveurs j’ai trouvé qu’ils n’ont pas compris l’importance d’entrer toutes leurs données de vêlage et sevrage. Beaucoup d’éleveurs excluraient les veaux qui ont pesé le poids plus lourd de naissance ou les bétail grandissants plus pauvres parce qu’ils les cueillaient et ne les enregistraient pas. En faisant ceci ils créaient un obstacle aux leur meilleur veaux des nombres potentiels. Veuillez lire l’article par Sean McGrath et si vous avez n’importe quelles questions entrez en contact avec un membre du conseil de CCA ou le bureau de CCA directement pour la clarification.

Les EPD ne sont pas les seuls critères à considérer mais de plus en plus des éleveurs commencent à leur faire confiance et les employer. Les nombres sont plus précis avec plus

de données entrés. J’ai également eu quelques discussions intéressantes au sujet des poids de naissance. Pourquoi est-ce que de temps en temps un taureau pour multiplie avec les génisses produit un grand veau ? Au cours des années, le taureau Wyoming Wind a été employé sur de génisses avec succès autour du monde en tant que n’importe quel taureau dans l’histoire. Mais vous savez ce que ? J’ai vu les veaux de Wyoming Wind avec les poids de naissance de 140 livres plus. Est-ce le défaut du taureau ? Il y a tant de facteurs tels que l’alimentation, la longueur etc. de gestation. cela peut contribuer à ceci que ce serait un article en soi et devrait être écrit par quelqu’un se spécialisant dans lui. Le poids lourd de naissance est-il le défaut du taureau ? Il y a beaucoup de facteurs tels que l’alimentation, la longueur de gestation et plus qui peut contribuer au poids de naissance que ce serait un article en soi et devrait être écrit par une spécialiste.

Une remarque que je ferai est que quand nous étions en Australie nous avons eu le privilège de passer une nuit avec Ric Pisaturo des Fermes de Mandalong. Il a multiplié les championnes de Shorthorn et de Charolais qui ont influencé des programmes autour du monde et il a développé quelques races bovines en Australie s’appelaient le Mandalong Specials, Tropicanas et le Square Meaters. Nous discutions l’importance de la mère des taureaux reproducteurs et j’ai déclaré que je crois que 60% de la propension de multiplication d’un taureau vient de sa mère. Il a dit que j’étais bas sur le pourcentage, après quoi je lui ai demandé d’expliquer. Dans l’Australie nordique, le troupeau de vache principal est Brahman. Il a dit que vous pouvez multiplier une vache Brahman au taureau charolais le plus profond, le plus grandissant et le plus épais et la vache Brahman maintiendrait le poids de naissance vers le bas. Mais vous attirez des

ennuis et les veaux du grand poids de naissance si vous multipliez une vache puissante du charolais à un taureau puissant de Brahman. Nous demandons toujours au père d’un animal quand probablement nous devrions demander qui est la mère.

L’assemblée générale annuelle de CCA a été tenue en juin dans le Maritimes et dans cette revue nous avons préparé un éditorial du photographes concernant le voyage pour ceux qui ne pourrait pas faire la voyage. Les réactions a été très positif et les éleveurs du Maritimes doivent être recommandés pour la grande hospitalité et nous montrer leur belle région du Canada.

Beaucoup qui ont voyagé au Maritimes ont parlé du voyage au Royaume-Uni le juin prochain pour le congrès mondial du charolais. Elle sera une expérience fabuleuse et nous vous maintiendrons mis à jour. Rendez-vous compte que les fonds de « Legacy » manquent d’argent et il peut ne pas être possible d’obtenir l’aide financière pour la commercialisation au plan international. Contactez Neil au bureau du CCA si vous avez n’importe quelles questions.

Bert et Judy McDonald avec leur famille, amis et voisins ont accueilli le pique-nique du charolais de Manitoba, le premier en quelques décennies. C’était un événement occasionnel avec des éleveurs apportant quelques bétail. Nous avons besoin de plus d’événements en été comme ceci pour continuer de venir ensemble, avoir de l’amusement et établir des rapports dans une atmosphère plus détendue.

J’ai passé huit jours en Ontario le milieu de juillet et les éleveurs là sont très enthousiastes au sujet de l’industrie car leur marché de taureau était fort aussi bien. Les premières ventes de l’automne sont au Québec et Ontario et si vous pouvez, je vous encouragerais à assister à ces événements de la génétique de la qualité.

FROM QUEBEC AND ONTARIO

Beach Valley Farms, Eric Regier, 613-732-0726

Winters Charolais, Bob & Lorraine Winters, 613-433-3204

Cornerview Charolais, Brian & Heather Coughlin, 613-646-9741

Hicks Charolais, Bryan Hicks 519-766-2816

Ferme Coujo Charolais, Francois Couture, 819-336-2511

Dubuc Charolais Senc, 819-225-4298

Ferme Alain Larouche, Alain Larouche, 418-718-7305

Claude Lemay, 819-539-7616

Ferme Louber Enr, Bernard & Lousie Begin, 418-387-7514 Eric Manningham, 819-365-4895

MRF Charolais, Mark & Tamy Frost, 819-839-1433

Ferme Des Trembles, Denis Nadeau, 418-236-4729

Ranch Ostiguy Charolais, Pierre Ostiguy, 450-469-4472

Ferme Palerme Senc, Etienne Palerme, 819-210-7210

La Ferme Patry de Weedon, Jean-Pierre Patry, 819-877-2450

PEE VEE Charolais, Phil Hardy, 450-243-0249

Rollin' Acres Charolais, Chester & Karla Tupling, 519-925-2938

FROM THE WEST

Horeseshoe E Charolais, Layne & Paula Evans, 306-252-2246

Wilgenbusch Charolais, John & Brenda Wilgenbusch, 306-458-2688

Clear Lake Charolais, Tim Facette or John Fitzgerald, 780-880-7766

FROM THE MARITIMES

Cornerstone Charolais, Ricky & Nancy Milton, 902-393-8699

LXL Charolais Farm, Louis & Benoite LeBlanc, 506-532-4028

Charolais Life

This column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people of the business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversaries and events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you’d like to submit, please email charolaisbanner@sasktel.net for print in upcoming issues.

MacMillan Convocates

Katie MacMillan, CCYA 2011 Conference Treasurer and daughter of Ian and Judy MacMillan, Aspendale Charolais, Asquith, Saskatchewan, convocated with a degree in AgriBusiness from the College of Agriculture and Bioresrouces in Saskatoon. She is employed with Bayer Ag Crop Sciencesin the NW region of Saskatchewan. Katie plans to travel this winter to New Zealand and Australia.

Sparrow Convocates Brandon Sparrow, CCYA 2011 Conference President and son of Morley and Patti Sparrow, A. Sparrow Farms Ltd., Vanscoy, Saskatchwan, convocated with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness from the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan. He is currently working as a Sales Associate for DuPont Canada and plans to travel to Australia this fall.

Oram Convocates

Nigel Oram, CCYA member and son of Mark and Deb Oram, Valley’s End Ranch, Central Butte, Saskatchewan, convocated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with an Agronomy Major, from the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture & Bioresources. He is currently employed as the Agronomist for Tugaske Co-op with plans to travel to

New Zealand this winter. Hislops Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Jackson Convovates

Haylan Jackson convocated from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in Canadian Studies and History.

Haylan is a CCYA Alumni and the daughter of Carman and Donna Jackson, High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis Manitoba.

Jackson Convocates

Wayne and Wendy Hislop, Wawedash Farms, Alsask, Saskatchewan, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this spring. Their family sent them on a trip to the CCA AGM Tour, where they thoroughly enjoyed the maritimes. Digbys Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Erin Jackson convocated from the University of Saskatchewan with an Honours Degree in Arts, Majoring in Political Studies.

Erin is a past President of the CCYA, and the daughter of Carman and Donna Jackson, High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis Manitoba. Erin is currently employed by Cargill working as an Agronomist out of Clavet, SK.

Hunter Convocates

Bob and Elaine Digby, Rolling D Charolais, Dropmore, Manitoba, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends on July 1st. The actual anniversary was earlier this spring.

Michael Hunter convocated from Lakeland College, Vermilion, Alberta, with a Diploma in Animal Science Technology. While at Lakeland, Michael was the Student Managed Farm Beef Team Production Manager and convinced the team to use Charolais bulls on the 70 black

Angus commercial cowherd. He wll be attending U of S in the fall in the College of Agriculture & Bioresources. Michael is the President of the CCYA National Board and is the son of Doug and Marianne Hunter, Hunter Charolais, Roblin, Manitoba. Hakkesteegt – Smit Wed

lbs. 11 oz. Ian and Marlene Harvie, Harvie Ranching, Olds, Alberta, are the proud grandparents.

McDonald Convocates

Marshall McDonald convocated with a Degree in Animal Science with Distinction from the College of Agriculture and Bio Resources in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Marshall has been accepted into the Western College of Veterinary Medicine starting this fall. He is a CCYA Alumni and is the son of Murray and Darlene McDonald, JMB Charolais, Brookdale, Manitoba.

and will spend 6 days training there with the Thailand team. They will depart for Shenzhen, China, where they will play in the 26th universiade which is basically the university games and will feature more athletes than the Winter Olympics. In their pool, they will compete against Poland, France and Taiwan before playoff competition begins. They will return to Canada on August 22nd.

Kristi is a CCYA Alumni and daughter of Doug and Marianne Hunter, Hunter Charolais, Roblin, Manitoba.

Rossos Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Brighton farmers, Kirby and Arlene Hakkesteegt, Kirlene Cattle, wanted to do something a little different for their daughter Julie's wedding to local plumber Bryce Smit on Saturday, July 9th. They decorated a farm wagon with two thrones of the 'plumbers type' and hitched up their John Deere tractor to lead the wedding procession through town to the local park for pictures. Photo by Joyce Cassin Welcome Tinley Harvie Cole and Jill Harvie welcomed their first born, a baby girl named Tinley Mary Harvie on May 25th, weighing 6

Welcome Maksym Nahachewsky Dean, Lisa and big-sister Molly would like to announce the arrival of

Maksym Irwin Steven on June 16, 2011. Proud grandparents are Dennis and Shelley Nahachewsky, all from Nahachewsky Charolais, Norquay, Saskatchewan.

Hunter Competes for Canada

Kristi Hunter will compete with Canada’s Volleyball B team in international competition this summer. The team left August 4th for Bangkok, Thailand,

Shirley and John Rosso, Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 30th. Their children, Darwin, Alma and Kevin and families hosted a celebration for family and friends on the farm to mark the special occasion.

OBITUARY

Wayne Arthur Laurits Esmond, aged 69 years of the Tugaske (SK) District, passed away June 21st, 2011. Wayne will

be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Sandra; children: Todd (April), David (Juanita), Bradley (Dawn) and Tina (Blaine) Barnett and 10 grandchildren. Wayne was a lifetime farmer, rancher and truck driver.

Wayne Esmond

They operate their purebred Charolais herd under the name Hillcrest Charolais. He was always willing to help his neighbours. Wayne will be remembered for his smile and laughter.

Charolais Banner • August 2011

“Q” DESIGNATION

According to our bylaws it is mandatory for any animal born after December 31st, 1994 which is of a colour other than white or light cream to be identified with the letter “Q” at the beginning of its registration number. Any animal born prior to January 1st, 1995 that had the RED designation on its certificate of registration may amend its registration by requesting the addition of the letter “Q” at the beginning of its registration number and paying for the correction to the certificate. The “Q” designation includes any spotted, red, black, and any animals other than light cream or white.

A.I. BULLS

All A.I. bulls including “on farm use” A.I. bulls must be parent verified by DNA and have a karyo type I/29 on file in order to register progeny or transfer bred females bred to an AI bull. Forms need to be obtained from the CCA office to be sent with the DNA hair sample and karyo type blood sample.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The CCA Scholarship and Dale Norheim Memorial Scholarship application forms have been updated and are on our web page either under Programs & Resources tab or click on the Dale Norheim Memorial Scholarship link under recent news on the right side of the web page.

WHAT’S NEW

The two month period beginning at the start of May through to the end of June was very busy and eventful in the preparation and attendance of the World Charolais Technical Conference (WTC) in Burgundy, France and the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Charlottetown, PEI.

In this edition of the Banner a detailed account of the WTC has been provided and Helge and Candace By will also be providing an account on sections of the AGM, which they so aptly organized. I will focus my attention on some of the business items that transpired from the board of directors meeting and the AGM.

After some discussion the following two motions were carried at the board of directors meeting.

MOTION: Moved by Jennifer MacDonald, 2nd by John Wilgenbusch to increase the amount of the CCA scholarships from $500.00 to $1000.00 each and the number of scholarships given out (2-3) are left to the discretion of the EYE Committee. CARRIED.

MOTION: Moved by Wade Beck, 2nd by Dory Gerrard to transfer $50,000.00 from the CCA Savings Account to the CCA Scholarship Fund and Neil look into the benefits of establishing a scholarship foundation and it be made open to donations with a tax deductable receipts. CARRIED.

The balance of my input to Keeping Track refers to actions from the AGM.

A constant challenge for the board of directors is the planning and budgeting of the Associations finances. Their approach is most commonly to present a balanced budget. This has been a challenge for the administration over a number of years as agreements/ contracts with service providers have figuratively tied their hands on many different budgeting line item entries. However it is good to report that the administration has managed to bring Association expenses in line with projected incomes and barring any unforeseen occurrences we are expecting to be on the positive side of the ledger in 2011. The Consolidated Financial Statement of Operations illustrates a positive position of $121,382.00 for 2010 and it should be pointed out that $55,684.00 of that figure was an increase in the long term portfolio’s position. Jennifer MacDonald and her committee consisting of Lyle Bignell, Wade Beck, Campbell Forsyth, Cam Sparrow and Neil Gillies form the finance committee.

Bylaw Amendments - ARTICLE XVIII

EXPLANATION: The basis for this Motion originated in three unrelated requests from Charolais members. One member already sells half blood bulls (registered Red Angus bulls X Registered Charolais cows) in their annual bull sale,

WHOLE HERD ENROLMENT

Active females in your herd have to be enrolled by January 1st of each year to avoid being charged late fees on top of the regular enrolment fee. Two year old bred heifers have until December 31st of their first calving year to be enrolled without late fees being billed. Any females other than two year olds that are enrolled after the January 1st deadline will be billed the regular enrolment fee of $25 plus GST, and a late fee of $25 plus GST. Any females previously enrolled and then left off of enrolment for a year or more and then brought back on will also be billed a re-activation fee of $25 plus GST.

TRANSFERS

According to our bylaws transfers of any animals must be done within 6 months of the date of sale. The original registration certificate must be sent into the office along with buyer’s name, address, and sale date. In the case of bred females it is very important that these females are transferred as soon as possible so that they don’t leave the system and can be included on the buyer’s enrolment forms for the following calving year.

while another’s request was to record half bloods of either sex when another breed sire was used. In both cases other breed sires had been used on registered Charolais first calving females. The other request was initiatedwhen a buyer of a half blood bull had requested a recordation paper. If this by-law is adopted the other breed sire must have a DNA sample on file and the pedigree can be entered into the CCA’s database. The resulting half-blood animal will be eligible for recordation with the CCA at the regular Whole Herd Enrolment fee.

MOTION: Moved by Cam Sparrow that the above noted Bylaw be adopted as presented. Seconded by Wade Beck. The motion goes to the floor for a vote. 14 Yes, 36 No.

MOTION DEFEATED.

ARTICLE XXIII

1.) The CCA fee structure is under the jurisdiction of the Board of Directors.

that the above noted Bylaw be adopted as presented. Second, Wade Beck. The motion goes to the floor for a vote. 38 Yes 12 No.

MOTION CARRIED.

First Call for Nominations

Brent Saunders, Nominating Chair advised the members of the following director seats open on the Board: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec and Director at Large.

Brent Saunders asks for 1st, 2nd, 3rd call for nominations from the floor. The following nominations were forth coming:

2320 - 41st Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6W8

Phone: (403) 250-9242

Fax: (403) 291-9324 Email: cca@charolais.com www.charolais.com

EXPLANATION: The fee structure of the CCA is currently in the CCA Bylaws and therefore any changes made to the Bylaws are determined by a vote of the general membership of the Association at an Annual General Meeting or a Special Meeting. In accordance with the Animal Pedigree Act, the fees of the Association are not required to be included in the Association’s Bylaws. By having the fee structure under the jurisdiction of the Board of Directors, it would allow flexibility to move funds without having to bring it to an AGM. Board responded by explaining the budget is set in the fall and it takes too long to make any changes to the existing bylaw when it has to go to the AGM. If this change was to go through, any changes could be sent out to the membership in the fall.

MOTION: Moved by Cam Sparrow

Alberta – Dory Gerrard nominated Lyle Bignell - acclaimed Saskatchewan – Brian McTavish nominated Wade Beck – acclaimed Manitoba – Harry Airey nominated Campbell Forsyth - acclaimed Quebec – Quebec Association nominated Bernard Begin - acclaimed Director at Large – Jeralyn Rasmussen nominated Cam Sparrow, Maritime Association nominated Ricky Milton. The results of the Director at Large vote were announced and Ricky Milton is the new Director.

The new CCA Executive: President – Wade Beck Vice-President – Brent Saunders 2nd Vice-President - Campbell Forsyth Past-President – Lyle Bignell

Please go to the CCA website under the news section for a copy of the 2010 Annual Report. The minutes from the AGM will be posted in due course.

One other topic that was brought to the floor was the question: What is the CCA doing regarding the unfortunate death of a cow at the Agribition show in 2010?

The Market Development Committee, which is chaired by Brent Saunders and features CCA members that are active in the show community,

was given the task of reviewing the CCA Show Guidelines and providing recommendations to the board of directors. These recommendations were supported and a series of paragraphs were added at the end of the CCA Show Guidelines

It is important that exhibitors understand the CCA Guidelines were formed to assist exhibitors with a series of guiding principles dealing with the

etiquette of showing cattle.

The rules and regulations concerning entry requirements, specific class allocation, Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor point tabulation, ethical and unethical practices and any other actions related to the exhibition of animals is under the control of the exhibition.

The Canadian Charolais Association does not have any authority to arbitrate in the affairs concerning the management

TENIR COMPTE AOÛT 2011

of a fair or show. All exhibitors have access to a set of rules and regulations that are listed in the official entry prize list and these are the operating actions that the exhibitionwill be conducted under. Any actions undertaken by the exhibition relating to specific exhibitor conduct during the show are strictly under the jurisdiction of the exhibition.

The Show Guidelines are posted on the CCA website.

LES TRANSFERTS

Selon nos règlements, des animaux doivent être transférés en moins de six mois de la date de la vente. Le certificat d’enregistrement original doit être envoyé au bureau avec le nom de l’acheteur, l’adresse, et la date de vente. Dans le cas des femelles multipliées, il est très important qu’elles soient transféré aussitôt que possible ainsi elles ne partent pas du système et peuvent être inclus sur les formes d’enrolmentde l’acheteur pendant l’année suivante de vêlage.

DÉSIGNATION DE LA COULEUR « Q »

Selon nos règlements il est obligatoire que tout animal né après le 31 décembre 1994 dont la couleur est autre que blanc ou crème claire doit être identifié avec la lettre « Q » placée au début de son numéro d’enregistrement. Tout animal né avant le 1er janvier 1995 qui avait la désignation ROUGE sur son certificat d’enregistrement peut modifier son enregistrement en demandant l’addition de la lettre « Q » au début de son numéro d’enregistrement et le paiement la correction au certificat. La désignation de « Q » inclut tout repère, le rouge, le noir, et n’importe quels animaux autres que la crème claire ou le blanc.

QUOI DE NEUF

Mai à fin juin était très occupé en se préparant à et en suivant la conférence technique du charolais du monde (WTC) lors de Burgundy, de la France et de l’assemblée générale annuelle (AGM) au Charlottetown, I.P.E. Des détails du WTC sont fournis plus tard en cette revue du Charolais Banner. Helge et Candace By écrivent un compte sur des sections de l’AGM, qu’ils ont tellement considérablement organisé. Je concentrerai mon attention sur certains des articles d’affaires de la réunion du conseil d’administration et l’AGM.

Après une certaine discussion les deux mouvements suivants ont été adoptés à la réunion du conseil d’administration :

MOTION : Formulée par Jennifer MacDonald, secondé par John Wilgenbusch à augmenter la quantité des bourses de l’ACC de 500$ à 1000$ chacune et le nombre de bourses données (2 ou 3) sont laissés à la discrétion du Comité d’EYE. ADOPTÉ

MOTION: Formulée par Wade Beck, secondé par Dory Gerrard à transférer 50.000$ à partir du compte d’épargne de l’ACC au fonds de bourse de l’ACC. Neil recherchera

les avantages d’établir une fondation des fonds de bourse qui sera ouverte du don déductible d’impôt. ADOPTÉ

Un défi constant pour le conseil d’administration est la planification et économiser des finances de l’association. L’approche du conseil le plus généralement est de présent un budget équilibré. C’a été un défi pendant plusieurs années. Toutefois il est bon de signaler que l’administration est parvenue à apporter des dépenses d’association en conformité avec des revenus projetés et, excepté toutes les occurrences imprévues, nous comptons être du côté positif du registre en 2011. L’état des finances consolidé des opérations illustre une position positive de 121.382,00$ pour 2010 et il devrait préciser que 55.684,00$ de cette figure étaient la position d’une brochure d’augmentation à long terme. Jennifer MacDonald et son comité se composant de Lyle Bignell, Wade Beck, Campbell Forsyth, Cam Sparrow et de Neil Gillies forme le comité de finances. Amendements de règlement - ARTICLE XVIII

EXPLICATION: La base pour cette motion a provenu de trois demandes indépendantes des membres de l’Association. Un membre vend déjà des

L’ENROLMENT COMPLET DE TROUPEAU « WHE »

Des femelles actives dans votre troupeau doivent être enroler pour le 1er janvier de chaque année pour éviter les honoraires en retard chargés plus les honoraires réguliers d’enrolment. Génisses multipliées qui ont deux ans d’âge ont jusqu’au 31 décembre de leur première année de vêlage à inscrire sans honoraires en retard. Toutes les femelles précédemment enrolées et alors cessées de l’enrolment pendant une année ou plus puis réactivé seront également affichées des honoraires de réactivation de $25 plus TPS.

TAUREAUX POUR L’INSÉMINATION ARTIFICIELLE « A.I. »

Tous les taureaux utilisés pour l’insémination artificielle, incluant l’usage à la ferme, doivent soumettre à une analyse d’ADN de vérification de parentage et avoir un type de karyo I/29 sur le dossier afin d’enregistrer la progéniture. Des formes doivent être obtenues à partir du bureau de l’ACC à envoyer avec les poils d’ADN et l’analyse sanguin de karyo.

FONDS DE BOURSE

Vous pouvez trouver les formulaires de demande de Fonds de Bourse de l’ACC ou le Bourse Mémorial de Dale Norheim sur notre page Web dans le cadre des programmes et les ressources ou clic sur le lien de Bourse Mémorial de Dale Norheim sous des nouvelles récentes du côté droite de la page Web.

taureaux de demi-sang (taureaux enregistrés Angus rouge croisés avec les vaches enregistrées charolais) dans leur vente annuelle de taureau, alors que la demande d’une autre personne était à inscrire des demisang de l’un ou l’autre sexe quand un père de race charolais à part a été employé. Dans les deux cas les taureaux utilisés étaient charolais à part, multipliés avec les femelles de premières vêlage enregistrées charolais.

Le troisième demande a été lancée quand un acheteur d’un taureau de demi-sang avait demandé pour un papier d’enregistrement.

Si ce règlement est adopté le père de race charolais à part doit avoir un échantillon d’ADN sur le dossier et le pedigree peut être entré dans la base de données de l’ACC. L’animal résultant de moitié-sang sera admissible à l’inscription avec l’ACC aux honoraires réguliers d’enrolment complet de troupeau.

MOTION: Formulée par Cam Sparrow que le règlement ci-dessus soit adopté comme présenté. Secondé par Wade Beck. Le mouvement va au plancher pour une vote, 14 oui, 36 non. MOTION DÉFAIT.

ARTICLE XXIII

1.) La grille de tarification de l’ACC est sous la juridiction du Conseil d’Administration

flexibilité de déplacer des fonds sans devoir l’apporter à un AGM.

Le conseil a répondu en expliquant que le budget est placé en automne et il prend trop long pour faire tous les changements au règlement existant quand il doit aller à l’AGM. Si ce changement était d’intervenir, tous les changements pourraient être envoyés à l’adhésion en automne.

MOTION: Formulée par Cam Sparrow que le règlement ci-dessus soit adopté comme présenté, secondé par Wade Beck. La motion va au plancher pour une vote. 38 oui 12 non. ADOPTÉ

Nominations des directeurs

Alberta – Lyle Bignell nominée par Dory Gerrard

Saskatchewan – Wade Beck nominée par Brian McTavish Manitoba – Campbell Forsyth nominée par Harry Airey

Quebec – Bernard Begin nominée par l’Association du Quebec

Directeur dans son ensemble – Cam Sparrow nominée par Jeralyn Rasmussen, Ricky Milton nominée par l’Association des Maritimes

2320 - 41st Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6W8

Phone: (403) 250-9242 • Fax: (403) 291-9324

Email: cca@charolais.com• www.charolais.com

EXPLICATION: La grille de tarification est dans les règlements de l’ACC, donc tous les changements faits aux règlements sont déterminés par une vote de l’adhésion de l’association lors d’une assemblée générale annuelle ou d’une réunion spéciale. Selon le Loi sur la généalogie des animaux, les honoraires de l’association ne sont pas exigés d’être inclus dans les règlements de l’association. En ayant la structure d’honoraires sous la juridiction du conseil d’administration, il permettrait la

Les résultats de vote du directeur dans son ensemble ont été annoncés et Ricky Milton est le nouveau directeur.

Le nouveau exécutif des directeurs de l’ACC : président – Wade Beck vice-président – Brent Saunders 2nd vice-président – Campbell Forsyth président passé – Lyle Bignell.

Veuillez aller au site Web de l’ACC sous la section de nouvelles pour une copie du rapport annuel 2010. Les notes de l’AGM seront signalées en temps opportun.

Canadian Charolais Association AGM Visits the Maritimes

For the first time in the history of the Canadian Charolais Association, the Annual General Meeting was hosted in the Maritimes. It all began in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The event started

with a mixer on Monday night, June 13, that was met with enthusiasm and friendly competition. The herd letter naming game was won by Wade Beck with Campbell Forsyth as a close second. Prizes for this

competition were provided by Roy & Bunny Jarvis, of Harminrest Farms in New Brunswick. We must also thank Nancy Milton for providing some very nice PEI souvenirs for the silent auction table and to Jessie Crosby for gathering up some very good tourism information for all to enjoy.

The AGM was attended by over 80 people and the meeting offered lots of opportunities for discussion and interaction with the board. Following the President’s Luncheon, presentations were made and the meeting concluded. The group toured Founder’s Hall, the Home of Confederation and concluded the evening with a lobster supper on the

Attendees of the AGM at Cavendish Beach

(CCA AGM, 2011-06-14) 2011 Canadian Charolais Association Board of Directors: (back l-r) Brian Coughlin, Cobden, ON; Dory Gerrard, Innisfail, AB; Ricky Milton, Cornwall, PE; Ursula Corpataux, Erskine, AB; Bernard Begin, Ste-Marie, QC; John Wilgenbusch, Halbrite, SK; (front l-r) Neil Gillies, CCA GM; Lyle Bignell, Stettler, AB, Past-President; Brent Saunders, Markdale, ON, 1st VP; Wade Beck, Lang, SK, President; Campbell Forsyth, Eriksdale, MB, 2nd VP

Lobster supper

Wade and Cynthia Beck and Ricky and Nancy Milton are bibbed and ready for lobster

wharf. For many, it was their first experience with a whole lobster –they met the challenge eagerly.

Wednesday was a day full of activities and sights. Wayne and Jessie Crosby, Havenview Charolais and Ricky and Nancy Milton, Cornerstone Charolais, hosted the

morning and lunch. We toured their herds, got some education on the farming practises of Prince Edward Island and had a scrumptious hip of beef luncheon at a local town hall.

The afternoon started with a visit to the National Historic Park of Anne of Green Gables and the sand and

rock formations of the Cavendish Beach National Park. Many people took home samples of the red soil and the sand. The day was completed with an opportunity to do some shopping at Cavendish Boardwalk and time for ice cream and Prince Edward Island’s famous “Cows” ice cream.

Roger Goldsmith, Bob Eastwood and Kerri Sparrow enjoy the Confederation Hall Tour

Those in attendance to receive Gold Star Dam of Distinction Awards:

Don Railton, DRD Charolais, Sintaluta, SK and Jacqui and Wayne Mack, Campbellford, ON received 25 Year Member Awards from President Lyle Bignell

Jennifer MacDonald received a thank you gift for years of service to the CCA Board, presented by Lyle Bignell and Neil Gillies

Lyle Bignell and Neil Gillies presented Candace and Helge By with an Appreciation Award for planning the AGM and tour.

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Supper that night started with a mussels appetizer and lobster or steak entree at a restaurant that began as a small part time fundraiser for some young farmer entrepreneurs in a local community, similar to the western Canadian fowl suppers. Out of this, a business was born that now operates year round. One of the founding members and current owners came to speak to us about the enterprise, which was very interesting. They were very gracious about letting us see their huge lobster tank.

Cornerstone Charolais

Everywhere we went, we felt very welcomed

Cavendish Beach

A very large lobster from the tank

Touring at Havenview Charolais

Alva Blechinger with Anne of Green Gables

A quick stop at a historical site got everyone’s cameras out

Our own Anne of Green Gables

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Wednesday was a day of departure. Those attending only the three night AGM portion of the tour left and the remaining 47 departed Charlottetown. The first stop was to Lady Fane Charolais where David Francis hopped on the bus and educated us on the potato farming business in PEI and told us about his Lady Fane Charolais herd.

We left Prince Edward Island via the Confederation Bridge and made our way to LXL Charolais, Haute Aboujagane, New Brunswick. Here Benoit and Louis LeBlanc and family toured us through their cowherd and hosted a lovely turkey dinner, complete with their son’s band for entertainment. The last stop of the day was a tour at Fundy Charolais where J.C. McInnis told us about their operation.

Friday was a day of adventure. The group went tidal bore rafting in the

Left: Marni and Troy Saunders were among many who took the opportunity to walk the famous paths from the novels like Lover’s Lane and the Haunted Forest. Right: Travis Saunders climbed the sand dunes at Cavendish Beach

Cam Sparrow exploring

Mussels, mussels and more mussels

Benoit and Louis LeBlanc were excellent hosts

The wild lupines all over the ditches and countryside were admired

Manitoba attendees presented Harry Airey with a t-shirt

David Francis entertained, I mean educated us, about potato farming

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Shubenacadie River. The waves are created by the tide coming in from the Bay of Fundy running against the current of the river. There were mixed emotions about this stop. Apprehension and eagerness were the two main emotions when we got off the bus and got our instructions and signed our waivers. Fortunately, it was the warmest day of the trip, which really added to our enjoyment. Everyone participated and although the waves were not as big as they can be because of the rain they had experienced, everyone enjoyed the experience and many would like to do it again.

Saturday had us back in Charolais mode and looking at cows at Ringuette Charolais. Jason and Jen recently moved to Nova Scotia and were anxious to show us their operation. It was good to hear the optimism they hold for the Charolais

business in their area. After a great hot lunch for the guests, we toured for a drive through the edge of the Annapolis Valley to Boyd Crouse’s Charolais operation and Christmas tree farm business. Many were eager to learn how to prune and shape their trees and they were not disappointed. The family was out to answer questions and offer a demonstration. We toured to Peggy’s Cove and explored a bit around the rocks and

everyone’s camera got another good workout.

The final day was spent in the city of Halifax. The day started with a walk up to Citadel Hill. The fortification at the highest point in the city offered Canadian history in a unique setting. Everyone enjoyed a walk around the Halifax Harbour and some shopping. The final dinner at Pier 21 followed a leisurely stroll to experience and learn about this immigration site that has ties to one in every three Canadians. Many took the opportunity to do some research into their family’s immigration to Canada.

The hospitality experienced on this trip was exceptional. Everywhere we went, the people worked hard to accommodate our needs. The Maritimes are a special part of Canada everyone should see. Who knew the Charolais business could be this much fun!

Our luncheon entertainment inspired some dancing

Soil conservation rotation on potato farm

Checking out the herd at LXL Charolais

We had to walk quite a ways to get to the rafts, but when the tide came in, the rafts could deliver us right to the top of the crest of grass

Inspecting the herd at Ringuette Charolais Lunch in Ringuette’s shop

Peggy’s Cove

The rugged, rocky coast of Peggy’s Cove

Many lined up to have their picture taken with Crouse’s rhododendrun

The Christmas tree farm Jason, Jen and family

Boyd presented Helge By with a Christmas ornament as a token of appreciation –a goose egg painted with a Charolais head. All of the guests received Nova Scotia Cattlemen’s Association small wooden boxes. Boyd’s cows Pruning demonstration

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It was a long steep climb to the top of the hill to the Citadel

Our final banquet in the Pier 21 main hall

Mary Myhre was one of the contestants to try to make the sentinel smile at the Citadel

100 lb. barrels of gunpowder labeled 1866

The staff were on hand to tell us about life and work in the Citadel

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Manitoba Charolais Picnic

Bert and Judy McDonald along with family, friends and neighbours hosted a picnic at the Brookdale Community Centre, June 26th, sponsored by JMB Charolais and Steppler Charolais. This Sunday afternoon affair saw people looking at some of the cattle brought to display by a number of breeders across the province, sitting and visiting or playing games.

It was a very pleasant day and I hope more of these casual events are held across the country so breeders can visit in a more relaxed atmosphere. Good job, McDonalds.

MERIT 8789U (RHAPSODY) HTA Rhapsody 390N son out of the great Carla cow family

Many tried their hand at Fling

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The base was the White Hot performance with Gold Steel, followed by the maternal strengths of the Greenlights…

Feedlot Efficiency Reduces Carbon Footprint

Feedlot technologies and methods are becoming more efficient and have reduced the carbon footprint of producing a pound of beef. A study done by Washington State University concluded that the total carbon footprint to produce one pound of beef has decreased by 14% since 1977.

More efficient methods of finishing cattle and new technologies have provided feedlots with the means to reduce the number of cattle it takes to provide the same amount of beef. Meanwhile, energy use and methane production in grass-fed cattle is double that of cattle in a feedlot. Scott Lauder, of Kansas State University, states that “feedlot systems are more sustainable and environmentally sound.”

Food Wash Revealed

The University of Georgia Center for Food Safety, along with HealthPro Brands, Inc., has reached a licensing agreement for FIT Fruit and Vegetable Wash. The new technology has been found to kill significant numbers of bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella.

The wash will be marketed to homes, restaurants, beverage manufacturers, food-processing plants and grocery stores as an effective food wash for produce, poultry, meat and eggs.

Cattle Diet Linked to Shipping Fever

Researchers recently linked the amount of roughage fed to cattle to prevalence of bovine respiratory disease, or shipping fever. Scientists from Texas Tech, and USDA-ARS have developed a technique that allows them to conduct research on experimental cattle with similar symptoms of the disease, specifically an inflammatory response and high body temperatures.

The study showed that feeding a high-roughage diet, at a specific time in relation to shipping,, decreased incidence of shipping fever. Results from the study could reduce the need to administer antibiotics to calves being moved from pasture to feedlot.

Cow Washer Installed

A Cargill factory in Central Valley, California, has recently installed a $4.2 million cow-cleaning system. The machine was implemented in an effort to ensure food safety within the global beef processor, and uses spinning bristles and high pressure nozzles that spray anti-microbial solution to clean dirt and debris from the animals’ hide.

The plant which voluntarily recalled 826,000 pounds of ground beef due to a salmonella scare in 2009, processes more than 1 million pounds of beef daily. It is also a large contributor to the federal school lunch program.

Drive-thru Grocery Store Opens

A drive-thru store has been opened in Somerdale, NJ, that offers consumers convenience and value found in a fast food drive-thru but for day-to-day grocery needs. The store has 14-foot glass walls on three sides so customers can view products and prices from their care.

The story offers dairy products, eggs, bread, deli meats, prepared foods and meals to go. Items are priced similarly to conventional grocery stores. The franchise is owned by Swiss Farms, Broomall, PA, which has intentions to open two more similar stores within the next two years.

Red Meat Has Calming Effect on Men

It was formerly considered popular opinion that red meat provoked aggressive tendencies in men, relating back to their primal hunting instincts. However, Montreal’s McGill University has released a study indicating that red meat may have the opposite effect on men.

The study revealed the sight of meat released a calming effect and non-aggressive tendencies that may be connected to a sense of eating among family members.

Researchers Push High-Protein, Low-Starch

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen are encouraging dieters to implement a diet high in proteins

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and lean meat, paired with low-fat dairy products and beans. They also recommend cutting out refined starches, such as white bread.

The study, conducted on 938 adults and 827 children, was the largest controlled random study ever on the subject. The group on the highprotein diet, and having a low glycemic index, initially lost 11 kg (24.2 pounds) and did not regain weight. In contract, the group on the low-protein diet with a high glycemic index gained an average of 1.67 kg or 3.7 pounds.

Study: No Link Between Meat and Bladder Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention Journal recently published a study concluding that no link exists between consuming fresh or processed beef and pork and an increased risk of bladder cancer.

Researchers also noted there appears to be no link between nitrosamines and heme iron to bladder cancer risk. The results did not vary when comparing sex, current risk of bladder cancer, smoking habits or occupation.

“Most-Dangerous” Foods Named

Leafy greens top the list of the 10 riskiest foods, according to a study released from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The foods were implicated for being involved in 40% of all food-borne outbreaks.

The foods, listed in order of most dangerous to least dangerous, included: 1) leafy greens; 2) eggs; 3) tuna; 4) oysters; 5) potatoes; 6) cheese; 7) ice cream; 8) tomatoes; 9) sprouts and 10) berries.

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First Canadian Sired Embryos to France

Hicks Revolver 14R. They were bred by Steve Nesbitt, Alwent Farms, in England and the dam is a polled heifer sired by the French bull Unico SC.

Revolver 14R

This spring the first ever shipment of British Charolais embryos went to France. The interesting part of the story is they were sired by the Homozygous Polled, Canadian bull

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The embryos will be distributed among Genes Diffusion’s group members in France for progeny testing. Steve is marketing semen on Hicks Revolver and ACC Hercules in the United Kingdom for Canadian breeders.

In a British Charolais press release Steve Nesbitt said “There is a very,

very big interest in polled Charolais on an international basis. While extensive farming systems have favoured polled Charolais for many years, they are now becoming more popular in traditional herds in mainland Europe. Polled Charolais are noted for ease of calving, coupled with ease of management. Eliminating dehorning reduces the animals’ stress and the work load, and in future as some countries prepare to legislate against this practice, polled Charolais will enable farmers to avoid further red tape.”

Canadian Beef Takes Centre Stage at International Event

Annemarie Pedersen, Stakeholder Communications Manager

Canada Beef recently took part at SIAL (Salon International de l’Alimentation), one of North America’s premier food industry trade events. The show was held for the first time ever in Toronto, Ontario and hosted over 12,000 delegates from 63 countries world wide.

SIAL attendance is limited to food industry professionals and is exclusively devoted to food and beverage products, serving the needs of all market segments including large-scale distribution, importexport, wholesale distribution, specialty retail, foodservice as well as food manufacturing.

Canada Beef presented the Canadian Beef Advantage to buyers from around the world and hosted a number of Canadian beef suppliers including Cargill, XL Beef, St Helen’s Meat Packers and Canadian Beef Bacon Corporation, and gave them an opportunity to showcase their Canadian beef products.

One of the highlights at the Canada Beef booth was the launch of Canadian beef bacon, an exciting new product that looks, smells and tastes like traditional bacon but is made from beef. Bacon-sized strips of beef are cut from the short plate then cured in a similar way to pork bacon. This new product is leaner than traditional bacon with 50 per cent less cholesterol and can also be enjoyed by people who, for cultural or religious reasons, avoid pork. Currently available in Canada at retail and foodservice locations, this product will soon be available in the United States. (more details at www.beefbacon.net).

“Participating at the booth was a fantastic opportunity for the Canadian Beef Bacon Corporation,” said Richard Janzen, company owner and founder. “We showcased our new beef bacon to a receptive audience, serving hundreds of samples and generating dozens of leads. We are overwhelmed with the positive response and the

opportunities this partnership has provided.”

In addition to providing a venue for Canadian beef vendors, Canada Beef’s team presented daily cutting demonstrationsand offered a tasting that included a selection of Canadian beef products, making the Canada Beef booth one of the most popular destinations for visitors to SIAL.

This event gave Canada Beef the opportunity to present the Canadian Beef Advantage to influential buyers from around the world.

Just as importantly, it provided a venue for Canadian beef suppliers to showcase their products and build new sales opportunities.

Canada Beef’s efforts to maximize demand for Canadian beef and optimize the value of Canadian beef products is funded by cattle producers through the National Beef Check-Off, which in turn makes it possible to access beef industry market development funds provided by the Government of Canadaand the Government of Alberta.

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Saskatchewan Charolais Association AGM

The 48th Saskatchewan Charolais Association Annual Meeting was held at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, July 22nd. This year it was held in conjunction with the CCYA Conference and Show with 25 members in attendance.

The executive of the SCA for the upcoming year remains the same with Orland Walker, Hudson Bay taking his 4th year as president; Donna Ross, Coronach taking her 4th year as 1st vice-president; Greg Gilliland, Carievale sitting for his second year as 2nd Vice-President and Dave Blechinger, Rosetown going into his 4th year as SecretaryTreasurer. Donna Ross; Carey Weinbender, Canora and Mike McAvoy, Arelee were re-elected for 3 year terms while Glen Mangels, Arborfield, was elected for a two year term replacing the retiring Donna McMorris of Balcarres.

The 2010 financial statement showed a $10,236 profit on expenditures of $22,412. Members’ equity is just over $46,000 with $24,000 in term deposit.

The SCA’s largest expenditure was again the Advertising and Promotion category. Radio advertising along with print advertising in various magazines covered the budget in 2010. Show expense was the next biggest expense with prize money at the Canadian Western Agribition commercial show taking a large part of this. The secretary wages rounded out the top three and largest costs to the Association.

In 2010 four embroidered jackets were awarded to 4-H winners showing a Grand or Reserve Grand Champion steer or female at the Regional Show level. Also 4-H members showing Charolais influence animals at their Acheivement Days were receiving stainless steel water bottles.

Discussion was held on distributing the last of the SCA maps made in 2006 and then looking at

doing a new Breeder Directory in 2012 with a mobile app from the CCA and SCA websites.

Wade Beck and Neil Gillies gave a report from the Canadian Charolais Association and talked about office and association happenings along with a report of the CCA AGM in the Maritimes in June.

Layne Evans gave a youth report and invited everyone to attend the

conference show the next day and show support for the youth.

Donna McMorris gave a progress report on the policy, procedures and areas that were identified to be improved upon over the last few years.

Donna showed great determination to have things organized and worked very hard to achieve the tasks at hand. I hope that the SCA board will continue with this work.

2011 SCA Board of Directors: Front row (l-r) Mike McAvoy, Arelee; Donna Ross, Coronach (1st Vice-President); Orland Walker, Hudson Bay (President); Greg Gilliland, Carievale (2nd Vice President)

Back row (l-r)Layne Evans, Kenaston; Dave Blechinger, Rosetown (Secretary-Treasurer); Carey Weinbender, Canora & Dennis Metz, Lumsden. Missing is Glen Mangels, Arborfield.

SCA Breeder of the Year Award presented by last year’s recipient John Wilgenbusch to Layne, Paula, Shae-Lynn, Shelby & Calina Evans of Horseshoe E Charolais

Darlene Voegeli is working on the SCA history book and needs direction from the membership to proceed. Please contact her with feedback.

Gerry Bowes, the Charolais fieldman for Saskatchewan and Manitoba, gave a report on his activities including attending 23 sales in Saskatchewan the past year. He feels he needs to redistribute his time as Auction Markets don’t have enough people at times. He will be attending more beef events such as

the Beef Industry Conference, Redvers Ag Show, Edam Fall Fair, etc. He also requested more funding to cover more events.

Garner Deobald also gave an update on the Russian market and spoke of a recent delegation here from Kazakhstan. “There will be cattle moving to both countries in the next year or two,” he explained.

Garner also gave a report on the Saskatchewan Stockgrowers of which he is the SCA Liason. He explained

the different committees and their responsibilities within the organization. The meeting was followed by joining the CCYA conference out at Floral Hall for a great roast beef supper sponsored and cooked by Harder Farms and T Bar C Cattle Co. The evening concluded with presentation of the SCA Breeder of the Year award to Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston and the SCA Booster of the year award to Delbert and Margaret Schmidt, Tugaske.

Orland Walker presents Donna McMorris with a token of appreciation as she retires from the Board of Directors 2011

Canadian Charolais breeders have a fantastic record of collecting and reporting weights and other measurements on their cattle. The CHARM program was a game changer for Charolais when it was introduced many years ago. Each year, breeders invest time and effort to collect thousands of pedigree, birth, weaning and yearling measurements and report them to the CCA. These measures are used in genetic evaluation to rank and compare Charolais genetics in relation to each other so that breeders and their customers can select cattle that fit their specific needs. They have become an important part of both selection and marketing programs for the industry.

It is wonderful to be able to talk about weaning weights or scrotal measurement on a bull, but the rubber hits the road when we say “compared to what?” This is what a contemporary group does.

A contemporary group is constructed from a management group. A management group should include all cattle/calves that are managed in the same way. The system adjusts for various things, such as splitting calves based on their sex, season of birth, prior management, adjusting for age differences, age of the dam, and separating cattle that were weighed on different days. This is all done in the context of a management group. The breeder has to define which cattle were given similar opportunity to perform.

The task of assigning management groups is one of the most important pieces of information a breeder will complete on their herd each year. For example, in your management system, it may not be fair to compare calves born in January/February to those born in March/April. As a

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breeder you could then assign different management groups to calves born in the two different time frames when you report your calving data. Likewise, calves that are raised in differing environments preweaning, or on a different ration after weaning should be assigned to different groups. The computer system at CCA automatically splits calves based on sex, a 90 day age window and prior management, so breeders to not need to be overly concerned about remembering how cattle were managed in prior time periods. As a breeder your management group information will provide the ultimate division of calves into those raised under like conditions, so at each reporting stage, try to group like-managed cattle together.

A good rule of thumb is that if you rounded the cattle up and brought the cattle into your handling facility (scale) as a group they should probably be in the same management group. Calves that were sick, or didn’t have the same opportunity to perform can be assigned a different group number from the other calves.

The biggest failure in recognizing “superior genetics” occurs because of not reporting “inferior genetics”.

Often the temptation is to not report the less desirable end of the cattle, particularly if there is a cost associated with doing so. Failing to report information can dramatically affect how cattle compare with each other, which is the basis of the EPD system. Let’s look at a very simple example of a calving group with 3 bull calves.

If the breeder collects the weights and then doesn’t report the heavier calf to the CCA because they castrated him at birth, it hurts the deviation of the lighter birth weight calves. In this example the breeder has essentially added 10 pounds to the birth weight deviation of the lightest calf. In other words, the EPD basically compares this calf to the group average of his peers. By not reporting all the calves, we have increased the birth weight EPD of the calves that were reported.

This concept works in reverse for weaning and yearling, where the temptation is to not report the lightest calves, thus shaving positive pounds off the heavier calves in the group. Again, let’s look at a very simple example of a group with 3 bull calves.

In this case the actual weaning weights are somewhat misleading when we compare directly. Perhaps A is younger than B or is out of a first calf heifer. If the breeder collects the weights and then doesn’t report the lower end calf to the CCA, it drops the deviation of the very best calf from +50 to +25, effectively reducing the calf’s growth EPD.

The EPD calculations can only produce animal comparisons using the available information. While you may be aware of the less desirable calves in your own herd, by failing to report the whole group a lot of information about the genetics of every calf in the group is lost, regardless of their performance level.

The CCA assigns contemporary groups using the criteria on the following page:

Birth

Herd Calves must be from the same herd of origin (performance herd or associated herds)

Sex Calves must be of the same sex at birth

Birthdate Calves must be born within a 90 day age window (maximum range of 90 days from the oldest to youngest calf in the group.

Management GroupCalves must have been assigned the same management group at birth by the breeder

Weaning

Prior ManagementCalves must have been grouped together at Birth

Herd Calves must be weaned in the same herd

Sex Calves must be the same sex at weaning

Weaning DateCalves must be weaned on the same date. The system does allow for weaning dates to vary by 7 days.

Weaning AgeCalves must be between 140 and 270 days of age when they are weaned

Management GroupCalves must be designated as being under the same pre-weaning management by the breeder (same management group)

Yearling

Prior ManagementCalves must have been grouped together at Birth and Weaning.

Herd Calves must be from the same herd

Sex Calves must be the same sex at yearling

Yearling DateCalves must be measured on the same date

Yearling AgeCalves must be between 300 and 430 days of age when measured. Calves must also have had at least 80 days of post-weaning management.

Management GroupCalves must be designated as being under the same post-weaning management by the breeder (same management group)

Another Great Conference in Saskatoon!

Sparrow, Treasurer

CCYA National Board

charolaisyouth@gmail.com

President: Michael Hunter 780-581-9005 mike_hunter40@hotmail.com

Vice-President: Luke Marshall futureal@telusplanet.net

Treasurer: Kirstin Sparrow kp.sparrow@hotmail.com

Secretary: Sarah Weinbender sarahbarah_8@hotmail.com

Director: Autumn Jackson a_jackson_22@hotmail.com

Director: Travis Jozwiak jozwiak@telus.net

Director: Candace Alexander candace641@hotmail.com

Director: Michael Hogg topcharolais@hotmail.com

CCYA 2011 Conference Executive

President: Brandon Sparrow Vice-Pres: Sarah Weinbender

Secretary: Kirstin Sparrow

Treasurer: Katie MacMillan

CCYA Provincial Presidents

AB: Russell Gallelli 403-804-7442

MB: Haylan Jackson 204-564-2547

ON: Candace Alexander 519-353-5029

SK: Brandon Sparrow 306-292-9820

CCYA Provincial Advisors

SK: Darwin Rosso 306-693-2384

ON: Katrina Coughlin 613-897-0044

MB: Donna Jackson 204-564-2547 / Barb Airey 204-328-7103

AB: Loretta Paget 780-877-3985

Youth Coordinator: Katrina Coughlin katrina_coughlin@hotmail.com

The CCYA Conference and Show 2011 edition has come and gone and what a week it was! I would like to again thank all the families for coming to Saskatoon and participating in the conference organized by the Saskatchewan Juniors. From the insane opening mixer to the always anticipated banquet and dance, the show went off without a hitch and a great time was had by all. Stay tuned for all the pictures and stories in next month’s Charolais Banner!

Since CCYA 1999 in Saskatoon I have attended 12 Conferences, missing only one, and I can now say that I wish I had a couple more to look forward to. Not one summer was a disappointment and the memories and friends I have from CCYA are too numerous to count. Many great people have put on these events over the years and kept the youth movement strong within the Charolais breed, and for that I am grateful. The CCYA has had a huge impact on my life and planning a conference this past summer was a perfect way to end my CCYA “career”. I received an email shortly after the conference from a family who attended this year. After arriving back at home their kitchen became

covered in old Banners and glue from end to end as the kids started practicing making magazine ads for next year’s conference! The kids just couldn’t get enough and were already looking forward to next year. I thought this was a perfect example of how much fun kids have at CCYA.

To all the juniors out there who will soon have the chance to plan a conference in your own province, give it a shot! If you have a great team, the conference will come together before you know it and it is a very rewarding experience. There is a multitude of ex-CCYAers at your disposal, should you ever need directions or advice, so don’t be afraid to give any one of us a call!

It was great to see so many new enthusiastic Juniors at this year’s show, and like I told many of their parents, once you bring them to their first conference they’ll be hooked for life! I hope the remainder of everyone’s summer goes great and I look forward to seeing many of you at the fall shows. In closing, I wish the Alberta planning committee the best of luck with their conference next summer, and I am sure many Juniors are already counting down the days until CCYA 2012!

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producers as well as the purebred breeders, give us a call. If Craig Scott or I can be of any assistance with picturing, advertising or marketing

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Aussi en cette revue il y a un rapport de l’assemblée générale annuelle d’association du charolais de Saskatchewan, qui a été tenue en même temps que le CCYA à Saskatoon. Un point de discussion est venu de Gerry Bowes, le « fieldman » en Saskatchewan. Il a demandé aux éleveurs d’encourager leurs clients commerciaux à venir aux expositions et vendre leurs veaux aux événements comme l’exposition commerciale d’Agribition. Créez vos propres motivations financières pour les

please let us know. If you can’t get to some of the early females sales, we will also be able to represent your interests there. Always in the best

aider à apporter leurs veaux du charolais aux expositions pour donner une plus grands présence et profil au charolais dans l’industrie commerciale.

La conférence et l’exposition de CCYA étaient un grand succès. Le plein rapport de l’événement sera dans la revue d’octobre du Banner. Félicitations à tous les jeunes et parents qui ont organisé cet événement merveilleu. L’année prochaine la conférence est en Alberta ainsi planifier d’être présent.

La Connection d’automne est notre

interest of Charolais. Until next time, Helge

prochaine revue. Contactez-nous si vous voulez annoncer à plus de 10.000 producteurs commerciaux plus les éleveurs de race. Si Craig Scott ou moi peut vous aider avec les photographes des animaux, la publicité ou la marché svp nous font savoir. Si vous ne pouvez pas assister aux ventes tôt de femelles, nous pouvons représenter vos intérêts là aussi bien. Toujours dans le meilleur intérêt du charolais.

À la prochaine, Helge

Brandon

Every spring sudden deaths of apparently well doing healthy calves frustrate good managers This article will shed some light on these internal conditions and their cause and help producers realize some things are simply beyond their control

We see one to two percent perforating ulcers every spring on many well managed farms. These are ulcers on the abomasum (fourth stomach), which have eaten right through the entire wall allowing gut contents to spill out into the abdomen. These calves die within 24 hours of this happening, in fact most are found as a sudden death If alive they are very shocky, weak, dehydrated, may be down and often full or bloated on both sides of their abdomen It is very often your best doing calves.

Initially the cause of these was suspected to be everything from clostridial diseases to hairballs to BVD to copper deficiency to genetics. A lot of these probable causes were pretty much ruled out by a group of researchers out of the veterinary college in Saskatoon on a study done ten plus years ago They surveyed herds across Western Canada and found these calves generally are in the six to eight week range when they ulcerate and are generally the upper end as far as growth The incidence was as high in well managed herds where a lot of the suspect causes could be ruled out.

At the six to eight week stage in their growth they are changing from essentially a single stomached animal to one that ruminates whereby the rumen is enlarging. As a result the calves diet is changing from only mothers milk to roughage and something triggers this ulcer formation Ulcers happen on calves picking at hay or where their mothers are primarily fed silage. No study has

Abomasal Ulcers and Other Intestinal Accidents

Roy Lewis DVM

followed up since but I rarely see ulcers on later born calves that go through this transition at pasture The diet change is much more subtle going from milk to milk and very fine soft new grass. Perhaps this more natural change has something to do with it Perhaps dead calves are not found to be checked at pasture but in the future perhaps this question can be researched and answers found. For now, some producers live with the fact a low percentage of good calves get this condition and die A very few, if found early enough and just have colicky signs, can have surgery to resect the area, but they must be found fast and the veterinarian react before the ulcer has perforated. Calves in spring can be presented to a veterinary clinic simply full with no manure present. If they are alert and lively a hairball or other object causing an obstruction could be the cause Often these are initially treated with laxatives to see if the object will pass. If not surgery is performed and an enterotomy incision done right over the obstruction and the calf will generally make an uneventful recovery If this situation is left an intussusception may develop which is essentially the telescoping of the intestines into itself. Peristalsis are the contractions which move feed down the intestinal tract With an obstruction or sometimes spontaneously the intestines overdue this process and telescope on themselves. The resultant swelling and scarring in itself then will also cause a blockage Surgery can again be done and often the involved area of intestines is removed back to normal and the two ends are then joined together. The intestines will heal quickly and again an uneventful recovery is often the result after a few days of convalescence

Torsions are intestinal accidents generally involving the small intestines,

spiral colon, ceacum (equivalent to the human appendix) or the abomasum Calves get shocky and bloated very quickly Again if surgery is performed to correct the torsion it must be done right away, otherwise blood supply is damaged to the intestines or stomach since the torsion acts essentially like a tourniquet on the affected tissues If you wait even a couple hours the prognosis is very grave indeed on all the intestinal related torsions.

Every year we have several cases of small intestines on newborn calves eviscerating out through an umbilical hernia site Sometimes the hernial contents will be contained within a sac These are a dire veterinary emergency and if rushed into the clinic for surgery they can have a high rate of success. If the contents get contaminated by straw dirt or stepped on by the calf the odds reduce drastically The best thing to do with these calves is get them upside down so no more intestines fall out from gravity. Wrapping a clean wet towel around the area facilitates this and prevents any exposed intestines from drying out If surgery can be performed without much contamination to the area the veterinarian replaces the herniated contents repairs the hernial site and covers them with antibiotics What is really critical here are how quick producers discover them and how they are transported into the clinic. The minute your veterinarian examines them he/she can give you a fairly accurate prognosis as to the final outcome and whether surgery is worth it

The causes of abdominal problems are varied In half the cases diagnosis is made on autopsy and other cases can have favourable outcomes if surgery is performed. Quickly have any of these conditions checked by your veterinarian as time is often of the essence, as they are true veterinary emergencies