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Lots to see in this issue with Charolais on the move. So far this year, 30 new Active Annual members joined the Charolais Association. The Friends of Canadian Charolais Foundation Breeder’s School had some great information but there was one point that stood out from Dr. Colin Palmer, who is also a Red Angus breeder. He says he buys an extra bull regularly to take the stress off being in a jam when one goes down. Have an extra bull every year. Many commercial producers are in the habit of having an extra bull, but how about purebred breeders? There is always an exceptional purchase at every sale, it may be time to consider taking advantage of it. See the breeder’s school coverage in this issue as well as the FCCF sale results which again were great thanks to the donors and buyers who continue to support the Foundation.

I would like to thank all the breeders who hosted stops and brought cattle on the World Charolais Congress tour. If you were following on social media, the internationals from 12 countries were very impressed and posted a lot about the cattle and tour. You did Canada proud and we will see more business in the future because of the light you shone on Canadian Agriculture and the Charolais breed in particular. Unfortunately, some of the health requirements, for example in the EU, will dampen the real potential that is there. An in-depth account of the tour is in this issue.

I found an article online at

beefmagazine.com from Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, interesting on genome editing.

Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) is a powerful tool for editing genomes. It allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function. These “intended alterations” accomplished through editing are another potential tool in the toolbox of cattle breeders. This technology is primarily useful for simply inherited traits (influenced at one locus of the genome).

CRISPR technology has many potential applications that facilitate sustainability, animal welfare and efficiency. These include:

• The opportunity to repair deleterious genetic conditions

• The opportunity to introduce naturally occurring useful alleles into breed germplasm. Specifically, to potentially bring a useful gene from one breed to another breed

• Introduce traits that change the sex ratio of heifers versus bulls

• Enable breeding schemes to accelerate genetic progress

• Gene edits for disease resistance

As of now, the successful gene edits accomplished in cattle include:

• The first gene-edited beef calf with reduced susceptibility to a major viral pathogen, Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV)

• Knock out of the Myostatin gene to increase lean muscle yield

• Intraspecies Polled allele substitution

• Intraspecies Slick hair allele and

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gene for diluted coat color to improve heat tolerance

The use of this technology in the United States beef industry likely hinges on the regulatory framework imposed. On a global basis, this varies dramatically from country to country. The future of genome editing will likely be governed by the development of a fit-for-purpose, risk-based regulatory framework that fosters innovation, supports trade, creates profit potential and promotes public acceptance.

I encourage you to take advantage of the Genomic Producer Advancement (G.P.A.) Program the Canadian Charolais Association is providing. This is a program you won’t want to miss as it will improve the accuracy of the EPD in your whole herd. The CCA is excited to once again offer a universal genomic testing incentive to our membership.

Members are eligible for 10% of the females they enrolled in WHE in 2023 to be 100K tested at no charge! Samples must be submitted by December 1st, 2024

Contact Craig Scott to see how this program benefits you: cscott@ charolais.com or Lois Chivilo to order your DNA kit today: lchivilo@ charolais.com.

Now it is off to the CCYA Conference and Show which is always a great event, seeing the future Charolais breeders enjoying the learning and networking with youth from across the country that will become friends for life.

Until next time, Helge

Fall Issue Deadline September 11th Say thanks to all your commercial buyers

Beaucoup de choses à voir dans ce numéro avec des membres de la race Charolaise en mouvement. Depuis le début de l'année, 30 nouveaux membres annuels actifs ont rejoint notre association. L'école des éleveurs, qui fut tenue lors des évènements de la fondation canadienne des amis Charolais, avait d'excellentes informations mais il y avait un point qui ressortait lors de la présentation de Dr Colin Palmer, un éleveur d’Angus rouge. Il dit qu'il achète régulièrement un taureau supplémentaire pour éviter le stress d'être dans le pétrin lorsqu'un taureau tombe en panne donc ayez un taureau supplémentaire chaque année. De nombreux producteurs commerciaux ont l’habitude d’avoir un taureau de surplus, mais qu’en est-il des éleveurs purs sangs? Il y a toujours un achat exceptionnel à chaque vente, il est peutêtre temps d'envisager et d'en profiter. Consulter le compte rendu de l’école d’éleveurs dans ce numéro ainsi que les résultats de la vente de la fondation canadienne des amis Charolais (FCAC) qui ont encore été formidables grâce aux nombreux dons et acheteurs qui continuent de soutenir la fondation.

Je tiens à remercier tous les éleveurs qui ont organisé des haltes et qui ont sortis des têtes lors de la tournée du congrès mondial Charolais. Si vous avez suivi les déplacements sur les réseaux sociaux, les internationaux, provenant de 12 pays, ont été très impressionnés et ont beaucoup partagé les animaux de la tournée. Vous avez fait la fierté du Canada et nous verrons des retombés d'affaires à l'avenir grâce à la lumière que vous avez portée sur l'agriculture canadienne et la race Charolaise en particulier. Malheureusement, certaines exigences sanitaires, par exemple dans l’union européenne, vont atténuer le potentiel réel qui existe. Un compte rendu détaillé de la tournée se trouve dans ce numéro.

J'ai trouvé un article intéressant en ligne sur beefmagazine.com de Mark Z. Johnson, spécialiste de l'élevage de bovins de boucherie à l'extension de

l’université de l’état de l’Oklahoma, qui nous parle de la modification du génome.

Les réplications de grappes palindromiques courtes et régulièrement espacées (CRISPR) sont un outil puissant pour l’édition des génomes. Il permet aux chercheurs de modifier facilement les séquences d’ADN et la fonction des gènes. Ces « modifications intentionnelles » sont un autre outil potentiel dans la boîte à outils des éleveurs de bovins. Cette technologie est principalement utile pour les traits simplement hérités (influencés par un locus du génome).

La technologie CRISPR a de nombreuses applications potentielles qui facilitent la durabilité, le bien-être animal et l'efficacité. Ceux-ci inclus:

• L'opportunité de réparer des conditions génétiques délétères

• La possibilité d'introduire des allèles utiles naturelles dans le matériel génétique de la race. Plus précisément, pour potentiellement apporter un gène utile d'une race à une autre race

• Introduire des caractères qui modifient le ratio du sexe des génisses par rapport aux taureaux

• Permettre aux programmes de sélection d'accélérer le progrès génétique

• Modifications génétiques pour la résistance aux maladies

À l’heure actuelle, les modifications génétiques réussies réalisées chez les bovins comprennent :

• Le premier veau de boucherie génétiquement modifié présentant une sensibilité réduite à un agent pathogène viral majeur, le virus de la diarrhée virale bovine (BVDV)

• Supprimez le gène de la myostatine pour augmenter le rendement musculaire maigre

• Substitution d'allèles polled intraespèces

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• Allèle intra-espèce de poil lisse et gène pour une couleur de pelage diluée afin d'améliorer la tolérance à la chaleur.

L’utilisation de cette technologie dans l’industrie bovine américaine dépend probablement du cadre réglementaire imposé. À l’échelle mondiale, cela varie considérablement d’un pays à l’autre. L’avenir de la modification du génome sera probablement régi par le développement d’un cadre réglementaire adapté et fondé sur les risques, qui favorise l’innovation, soutient le commerce, crée un potentiel de profit et favorise l’acceptation du public.

Je vous encourage à profiter du programme Genomic Producer Advancement (G.P.A.) offert par l’association canadienne Charolais. C’est un programme que vous ne voudrez pas manquer car il améliorera la précision d’EPD dans l’ensemble de votre troupeau. L’ACC est ravie d’offrir une fois de plus à ses membres un incitatif universel en matière de tests génomiques.

Les membres peuvent faire en sorte que 10 % des femelles inscrites au WHE en 2023 subissent un test de 100K sans frais ! Les échantillons doivent être soumis avant le 1er décembre 2024. Contactez Craig Scott pour voir comment ce programme vous profite : cscott@charolais.com ou Lois Chivilo lchivilo@charolais.com pour commander votre kit d’ADN dès aujourd’hui.

C'est maintenant parti pour la conférence et l'exposition CCYA qui est toujours un grand événement, voyant les futurs éleveurs Charolais profiter de l'apprentissage et du réseautage avec des jeunes de tout le pays qui deviendront des amis pour la vie.

Jusqu'à la prochaine fois, Helge

Fall Issue Deadline September 11th

Say thanks to all your commercial buyers

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The Canadian Charolais Association held their Annual General Meeting, June 9th, 2024, in Moose Jaw, SK. The schedule included the Saskatchewan Charolais Association AGM as well as the Sask Royal Sale on June 8th. The 9th consisted of the Friends of Canadian Charolais Foundation 2nd Annual breeders School. The CCA AGM was held that afternoon followed by the Foundation fund raising sale. Once again, the generosity of the donators and buyers made this event a huge success, which allows the foundation to continue to help advance this great breed forward.

2320 - 41st Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6W8 T: (403) 250-9242 • F: (403) 291-9324 www.charolais.com

The 2019 newly elected Board of Directors:

President:

Mike Elder, Coronach, SK

First Vice President: Kasey Phillips, Waskatenau, AB

Second Vice President: Shawn Airey, Rivers, MB

Past President: Darwin Rosso, Moose Jaw, SK

Directors:

Mathieu Palerme, Gatineau, QC

Roger Maloney, Indian River, ON Jim Olsen, Portage la Prairie, MB

Lorne Lakusta, Andrew, AB

Ryan Nesbitt, Nestleton, ON Rod McLeod , Cochrane, AB

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”

SAVE THE DATE for the Canadian National Show and Sale November 1, 2019 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON.

— HENRY FORD

The CCA AGM was held the afternoon of July 9th , President Shawn Airey, conducted the meeting and reported on the pasted year. The Financial report was given by the Auditors MNP and was reported the CCA is in a positive financial position with a $147,000 profit in 2023. This profit is mainly due to interest on the investment portfolio.

OTHER CHAROLAIS SHOWS THIS FALL INCLUDE:

•Expo Boeuf, October 10-13, Victoriaville, QC

•Manitoba Ag Ex, October 23-26, Brandon, MB

•FarmFair International, November 6-10, Edmonton, AB

•Canadian Western Agribition, November 25-30, Regina, SK

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AUGUST 2019

AUGUST 2024

6th in Moncton, NB.

Junior show. The first stop on the tour was Downeast Charolais where we were treated to some excellent hospitality, cattle, ice

Charolais members and guests met for the 59th Annual General Meeting on the morning of Thursday, June

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CCA Board of Directors (Front l-r) Kasey Phillips, Past President, Wasktenau, AB; Josh Taylor, 2nd Vice-President, Dunsford, ON; Shawn Airey, President, Rivers, MB; Craig Scott, General Manager (Back l-r) Rod McLeod, Cochrane, AB; Josh Redden, Windsor, NS; Dennis Serhienko, Maymont, SK; Darwin Rosso, Moose Jaw, SK; Armand Roy, St. Bernard Lacolle, QC Missing: Ryan Nesbitt, 1st Vice-President, Nestleton, ON

Shawn Airey presented Darwin Rosso, Rosso Charolais and Luke Marshall, Future Farms, with their 40-Year Membership Awards

L’Association canadienne Charolais a tenu son assemblée générale annuelle le 9 juin 2024 à Moose Jaw, en Saskatchewan. Le programme d'activités incluait l’Assemblée générale annuelle de l'Association Charolais de la Saskatchewan ainsi que la Vente Royale de la Saskatchewan réalisée le 8 juin dernier. La deuxième école annuelle des éleveurs de la Fondation des amis des Charolais canadiens s'est par ailleurs tenue le 9 juin. L’Assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) de l’Association canadienne Charolais (ACC) a eu lieu cet après-midi-là, suivie de l'encan de levée de fonds de la Fondation. Encore une fois, la générosité des donateurs et des acheteurs a fait de cet événement un énorme succès, ce qui permet à la Fondation de continuer à faire progresser notre belle grande race.

L’AGA de l’ACC a eu lieu lors de l’après-midi du 9 juin. Le président,

Shawn Airey, a animé la réunion et a présenté son rapport de la dernière année. Le rapport financier a été présenté par les vérificateurs de la firme MNP, lesquels ont indiqué que l'ACC est dans une situation financière positive, avec un bénéfice de 147,000 $ en 2023. Ce bénéfice est principalement dû aux intérêts générés sur notre portefeuille de placements. Le président du comité d’amélioration de la race, Kasey Phillips, a présenté un rapport sur les

« Se rassembler est un début, rester ensemble est un progrès et travailler ensemble est une réussite. » — HENRY FORD

AOÛT 2024

projets de la dernière année, lequel comprenait entre autres la première année de l’évaluation génétique conjointe avec l’Association américaine Charolais (AICA), ainsi que les progrès concernant l’Indice Terminal pour les taureaux ("TSI"), ce comité a un budget de 90, 000 $ qui comprend toutes les évaluations relatives aux tests d'ADN et des ÉPD.

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Gold Star Dam of Distinction winners present were Garner Deobald, Glen Mills for Palmer Charolais, Luke Marshall, Jamie Ehret and Shawn Airey

Ross Kitchen received the 25-Year Award from Shawn Airey

KEEPING TRACK, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12

The Breed Improvement committee chair Kasey Phillips reported on the projects from the last year which included the first year of the Joint evaluation with the AICA, as well as the progress of the Terminal Sire index (TSI), this committee has a of $90,000 which includes all the DNA and EPD evaluations. The Ad and Promotion reported on their activities with the Canadian Cattleman magazine being the major focus plus a large part of their budget going to promotional give away items. The annual budget for Ad and Promo is $65,000.

The Annual meeting is the platform for members to voice their opinions and feedback of the work being done buy the CCA Board, attendance was down

significantly over the last few years.

The CCA held their elections with there being 3 director positions available. The three newly elected board members are Dennis Serhienko, Maymont, SK; Michael Hunter, Roblin, MB and Kyle O’Neil, Red Deer County, AB. The CCA Board would like the thank the retiring directors, Mike Elder and Jeff Cavers for all their work and dedication. The Board then elected their executive with Shawn Airey, Rivers, MB, as president; Ryan Nesbitt, Nestleton, ON, as first Vice President, and Josh Taylor, Dunsford, ON, as second Vice president.

As always, the Board of Directors along with the CCA staff are available to answer any questions.

TENIR COMPTE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13

Le comité de publicité et de la promotion de la race a fait état de leurs activités, en particulier concernant la publicité parue dans la revue Canadian Cattleman, et une grande partie de leur budget est également consacrée aux articles promotionnels. Le budget annuel pour les annonces et les promotions est de 65,000 $. L’assemblée annuelle est la plate-forme permettant aux membres d’exprimer leurs opinions et leurs commentaires sur le travail effectué par le Conseil d'administration de l’ACC. La participation à cette assemblée a été réduite considérablement par rapport à celle des dernières années.

L'ACC a tenu ses élections avec trois postes d’administrateurs disponibles. Les trois nouveaux membres élus

sur le Conseil d'administration sont Dennis Serhienko, Maymont (Saskatchewan), Michael Hunter, Roblin (Manitoba) et Kyle O’Neil, Red Deer County (Alberta). Le conseil d’administration de l’ACC tient à remercier les administrateurs sortants, soit Mike Elder et Jeff Cavers, pour leur travail et leur dévouement. Le conseil d’administration a ensuite élu son conseil exécutif formé de Shawn Airey, Rivers, Manitoba, à titre de président, Ryan Nesbitt, Nestleton, Ontario, comme premier vice-président, et Josh Taylor, Dunsford, Ontario, comme deuxième vice-président. Comme toujours, le conseil d’administration et le personnel de l’ACC sont disponibles pour répondre à vos questions.

Craig Scott presented a thank you to retiring director Jeff Cavers

Craig Scott thanked Mike Elder for his years of service on the board

2023 Gold Star Dams of Distinction

TATTOO NAME

BOZ 81D RAINALTA IMAGINATION 81D

CTP 545B CTP MISS COWGIRL 545B

CWC 68E BORDERLANDS ESTHER 68E

DDH 102A WHITECAP LADY EVE 102A

HTA 691D HTA BOBBY JO 691D

HVA 210Y HVA RITA 210Y

JIL 158E JIL TANISHA 158E

JIL 241D JIL EXCLUSIVE SOLUTION 241D

JLP 41D JLP PATRY DONAT 41D

LEO 18E CEDARLEA TINSEL 18E

LEO 70A CEDARLEA UCALA 70A

LEO 90B CEDARLEA SARRATOGA 90B

MAC 521C MAC 521C

PH 81Y PH MONA LISA 81Y

RET Z62E SADDLERIDGE BRILLIANT 62E

RGP 381E RGP ANGEL DUST 381E

RGP 1100C RGP SUNDANCE 1100C

RSK 349A BERICH NUEVO LADY 349A

SB3 4W SPARROWS DAWN 34W

SB 135C SPARROWS SPLENDOR 135C

SLC 61B SLC BLOSSOM 61B

WLM R15E CHARROW EXOTIC MISS 15E

WWMM 34D WWMM THIRTY FOUR D 34D

WWMM 48A WWMM FORTY EIGHT A 48A

2023 Gold Star Dams of Excellence

TATTOO NAME

CEE 144Y CIRCLE CEE RIO CARNIVAL 144Y

Awards

OWNER

KLCC CHAROLAIS, ARBORG, MB

TURNBULL CHAROLAIS, PINCHER CREEK, AB

BORDERLAND CATTLE COMPANY, ROCKGLEN, SK

TURNBULL CHAROLAIS, PINCHER CREEK, AB

HTA CHAROLAIS, RIVERS, MB

PALMER CHAROLAIS LAND & CATTLE CO LTD, BLADWORTH, SK

FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB

FUTURE FARMS, RED DEER COUNTY, AB

LA FERME PATRY DE WEEDON, WEEDON, QC

CEDARLEA FARMS, HODGEVILLE, SK

CEDARLEA FARMS, HODGEVILLE, SK

CEDARLEA FARMS, HODGEVILLE, SK

MACMILLAN CHAROLAIS, SASKATOON, SK

P & H RANCHING CO LTD, RED DEER COUNTY, AB

SADDLERIDGE FARMING CO, ROSEMARY, AB

PALMER CHAROLAIS LAND & CATTLE CO LTD, BLADWORTH, SK

HUNTER HERBACK, BLADWORTH, SK

SHERWOOD FARMS, VERMILION, AB

CK SPARROW FARMS LTD, VANSCOY, SK

CK SPARROW FARMS LTD, VANSCOY, SK

FLAT VALLEY CATTLE CO., HILDA, AB

CHARROW CHAROLAIS, MARSHALL, SK

WENDT & MURRAY FARMS LTD., LLOYDMINSTER, AB

WENDT & MURRAY FARMS LTD., LLOYDMINSTER, AB

OWNER

CIRCLE CEE CHAROLAIS, LAMONT, AB

Gold Star Dams of Distinction are females recognized for their genetic contribution to the Charolais Industry having produced five consecutive registered calves and have attained a 205-day index of 100.0 or more.

Gold Star Dams of Excellence are females that have produced ten consecutive calves with the same index criteria.

TIP OF THE HAT TO THE BREEDERS AND OWNERS FOR PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY CHAROLAIS!

25 YEAR MEMBERS

Ari Dale Farms, Elmvale, ON

Buffalo Lake Charolais, Stettler, AB

Ross Kitchen, Vibank, SK

D & G Charolais, Colborne, ON

Triple K Charolais, Napanee, ON

Canada/Alberta Livestock Research Trust Inc, Lacombe, AB

Castine Cattle Co, Calmar, AB

Jason Ringuette, Bridgetown, NS Scottslea Farms, Blyth, ON

Pro-Char, Glenevis, AB

Rollin Acres Charolais, Mulmur, ON

40 YEAR MEMBERS

Jack Bullied & Sons, Holland, MB

CSS Charolais, Paynton, Sk

Poplar Bluff Stock Farm, Chauvin, AB

A-J's Acres, New Liskeard, ON Future Farms, Red Deer County, AB

White Lake Colony, Nobleford, AB

Soderglen Ranches Ltd, Rockyview County, AB

L E J Charolais, Portage La Prairie, MB

Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, Sk

Good Anchor Charolais, Vermilion, AB

K E H Charolais, Virden, MB

50 YEAR MEMBERS

Windyview Farm, Omemee, ON

Wheatheart Charolais, Rosetown, SK

Triple C Charolais, Steep Rock, MB

Canada Shines

The 2024 World Charolais Congress started in Ontario on June 21 with guests arriving from Australia, England, Estonia, France, Hungary, New Zealand, Sweden, United States and Wales. The pending airline strike and cancelled flights made arrival times unpredictable, but thankfully, all arrived with luggage!

Our welcome dinner was filled with jovial hugs with people meeting after years apart and new introductions. The chatter and excitement in the room was exceptional.

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The Canadian hosts on duty - Darwin Rosso, Craig Scott, Helge and Candace By

Our first stop on day two was at St. Jacob’s Market where everyone wandered through the wide variety of market offerings and many were tempted to try the apple fritters and butter tarts. Throughout the trip, we offered everyone flavours unique to Canada as food is part of the travel experience. Maple leaf shaped maple sugar candies were shared after lunch and well received.

Rollin’ Acres Charolais hosted the group in the afternoon with participants from the Uppin’ the Ante sale group. Cattle were on display in their barn and in a field close by. The hospitality was great and a band played later in the afternoon and during dinner. It poured rain for a short time, but everyone had time to study the cattle and visit with the breeders. Thank goodness we had shelter. The slow roasted beef, double baked potatoes, salads and vegetables, topped with pie made for a terrific meal and everyone was quite content on the way back to Toronto.

Colin Rex, Australia (left) and John Gibson, USA (right), thanked Griffin, Chester, Bennett and Karla Tupling on behalf of the delegations.

Sven with Borje Salmiing) After a day of touring the Swedish delegation found the time to go into to Toronto to see the statue of a fellow Swede.

Day three was hosted by the Ontario Charolais Association and Cedardale Charolais. With lunch at Cedardale with rice krispie cake as dessert, we realized that it is a North American thing. We had to tell some of our guests to pick the squares up and bite them as they were trying to cut them as they would other desserts.

Swain Beef Farms toured us through their operation and feedlot. They were very open about the challenges they face living close to an urban population and their environmental stewardship was admired. There was good discussion and many questions.

Cedardale Farms toured us through the countryside and talked about crops in the area, while we bused to pastures with cow/heifer calves and cow/bull calves. Southview Farms,

Craig Scott thanked Swain Beef Farms for the informative, open tour

Lorraine Nesbitt looked after the decorations here and the special touches were appreciated throughout the trip

M&L Cattle Co. and Burgomaster Agri Marketing had displays at Cedardale which everyone visited. We were once again graced with good music by an exceptional fiddle player. Smoked brisket and caramel glazed ham were on the menu and many other breeders were on hand to visit with the internationals. The OCA presented each guest with a bag of swag as we loaded the buses to return to Toronto.

On day four, one of our bus drivers offered us a more scenic drive into the Niagara area sharing information and history, with a couple of quick stops for photos. Niagara Falls Power Station and Tunnel tour were enjoyed and the awe of the Falls was a definite highlight. For many people, seeing Niagara Falls was a real bonus for the trip. We had lunch at the Queen Victoria Place Restaurant overlooking the Falls. “If we had come to the Falls on our own, we would have come to the American side and we wouldn’t have seen or appreciated the Canadian side.

This was exceptional,” thanked Donnie Leddy, United States.

A World Congress is meant to be a balance between tourism and cattle. We planned an itinerary that would showcase Canadian Charolais, allowing everyone to appreciate them without boring them. One livestock stop per day, allowed them to be fresh and attentive at every stop. In some cases, they even wanted to see more cattle.

The afternoon was hosted by Miller Land and Livestock. The exceptional hospitality and frank discussion about their operation and agriculture was appreciated. Guests climbed equipment, walked around the farm, asked questions, and enjoyed an extensive charcuterie table and

The Estonian delegations were easy to spot with their attractive team clothes

The Power Station tour

Cameras were well utilized at the end of the Tunnel

Reet Pikkmets, Estonia; Craig Scott and Sven Hägg, Sweden, thanked the Nesbitt family for the hospitality

The Tunnel

The view at lunch

refreshments and a beautiful warm day. In many European countries, land ownership is ruled by family lines and government policy, People were amazed that you could buy any land you wanted in Canada if you had the money.

Supper was at the Erie Beach Hotel, in Port Dover, where everyone enjoyed a perch supper with many salads and huge pieces of pie. A short walk afforded a view of Lake Erie and some guests requested clarity that it was actually a lake and not the ocean, as they couldn’t see land on the other side.

The charcuterie table was amazing There were lots of questions for the Millers

The group was very attentive and enjoyed hearing from George and Dwayne

Chris Curry, England, thanked the Miller Family for the hospitality

Lake Erie

Photo by Colin Rex, Australia

It was our last night in Toronto and we had an early flight to Winnipeg to start day five. Traveling with a family is one thing, but traveling with a group this large was something else. We were very grateful when everyone was on board the flight and even more grateful when everyone had their luggage when we landed.

We were joined in Winnipeg by another guest from England and Robbie Chomik, who was invaluable in looking after details requiring someone to have transportation other than the bus. The Forks was a pleasant stop for lunch. It allowed everyone the opportunity to order what they wanted, do a little shopping, and wander outside through the historical sites in the area. A band was playing for the lunch crowd and it was a relaxing way to enjoy some of the day after the early morning.

Steppler Farms hosted us in the afternoon with displays by C2 Charolais, Hidden Lake Stock Farm, LEJ Charolais and Sunshine Oak Charolais. The mechanical bull created some excitement as countries competed for the championship title. Many people participated and took advantage of the opportunity they may never have again. It also gave them an appreciation for the skills and athleticism involved in the sport they would witness at the Calgary Stampede.

Brisket, baked potatoes, pea salad and cheescake were on the menu this evening and guests had their first taste of paralizers and caesars. Some were convinced they were a good thing.

Steve Skillington, Australia

Dora Nemeth, Hungary, was awarded the Mechanical Bull Riding Trophy by Andre Steppler George Morris, England

Martón Bujdoso and Laszlo Maszaros, Hungary, thanked Katie and Andre Steppler for the visit

Assiniboine Park Zoo started day six and participants were in awe of the polar bears swimming overhead and beside us up close. Snowy owls were also among the animals many had never seen before.

Lunch was taco-in-a-bag, a very Canadian show circuit meal that was new to many on the bus. It was a healthier portion than we get at most shows and we received very good feedback.

HTA Charolais hosted our afternoon and hospitality was once again excellent. We toured a pasture with cow/heifer calf pairs and cow/bull calf pairs. There was discussion as to why they were separated, which gave us the opportunity to point out there would be no risk of unwanted pregnancies. This brought surprise to many as it was a visible example of our early maturing and fertile Canadian Charolais.

Other breeders displaying cattle here were Pleasant Dawn Charolais and R & G McDonald Livestock. Paralizers and caesars were among the items on the refreshment menu and many guests took photos of the recipes for future reference. Supper was enjoyed in the Rivers Community Centre and we enjoyed perogies and sausage with a traditional roast beef supper.

John Gibson, USA, and Donnie Leddy, USA presented Tanya, Chase, Shawn and Blake Airey with gifts of thanks for the tour from all countries

Shawn Airey presented prizes to Milton De Jonge, Australia and Reet Pikkmets, Estonia

Trent Hatch talking to representatives from Australia, New Zealand and Hungary

2021 National Grand Champion, Top 10 Agribition Supreme Finalist, Farmfair International Grand Champion and Top 5 Finalist in Supreme & BOSS Show Bull of the Year He moves freely on top of a big, beautiful foot. He adds rib shape and capacity to his progeny. Very Attractive, early maturing and easy doing.

Day seven started in Brandon and we had a mid-morning snack of fresh cinnamon buns from Kuipers bakery, whose slogan is “Our buns don’t jiggle.” Cinnamon buns are a North American thing and although many thought they were too big, they somehow disappeared.

We stopped at the Inglis Grain Elevator National Historic Site where a piece of history is well preserved. High Bluff Stock Farm had some cattle on display and were appreciated by the group.

When we arrived in Roblin, our son, Bartley and fiancée Larissa were on hand to serve rhubarb vodka sippers Helge and I had made for the occasion. Hamburger soup (a Canadian thing) and sandwiches were served for lunch in the Roblin Community Hall. This was the only complaint we received on the trip because they ran out of soup after many wanted seconds.

Michael Hunter gave away lots of prizes to people participating in their weight guessing contests

High Bluff Stock Farm and Johnson Charolais had cattle on display

New Zealand, Deanna Barfoote thanked the Hunter family for the hospitality and visit

Inglis Grain Elevator National Historic Site tour

Hunter Charolais hosted the afternoon in their pasture. They had pens set up, bleachers for people to rest, coolers full of refreshments and some Canadian yummy treats to enjoy (ketchup chips, Hawkins cheezies and maple cream cookies). Sunblade Charolais also had cattle on display. The New Zealand guests were very interested to see some Downtown progeny as they just purchased a herdsire of this lineage. It was a picturesque, relaxed afternoon in the rolling hills. We appreciate the work all the breeders expended to make these visits relaxed and easy for the visitors to enjoy and puruse the cattle.

Smoked barbecue pork ribs were served for supper with nanaimo bars and other slices for everyone. Everyone knows nanaimo bars are Canadian and I believe they were well received. Planning meals that were different in every location was a bit of a challenge. Every caterer wants to serve some type of coleslaw, potato salad or cesar salad. They are all really good, but a fifteen-day menu requires more variety. For the most part, we managed it. Our priority was for good quality beef as often as possible, which we considered the most important part of the meals.

Day eight’s first stop was to pick up more guests from France, Czech Republic, Ireland, United States, Mexico and Canada before going to the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina. The dioramas are very life-like and depicted ancient times, early native Indian settings and wildlife within the province. Most people commented their favorite part was the native section, but guests could also be seen taking selfies with the wildlife and the world’s largest T-Rex.

The demographics of Congresses have changed. These 8 participants were under the age of 30 attending from France, Hungary, New Zealand, England and Australia

Lee and Connie Eaton, USA, celebrated their 55th Anniversary with us

We celebrated Kristina Bergman’s birthday (Sweden)

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Lunch outdoors at The Bar Willow was slightly hindered by rain, but it was still warm enough to enjoy the setting on the lake under shelter. The brasied beef short ribs were exceptional. After a brief drive through the park, by the Legistative Building and the Queen Elizabeth II gardens, we were on our way to Moose Jaw. As you might imagine, many were in awe of the straight roads and long-distance views.

White Cap Charolais and Rosso Charolais hosted the afternoon with Elder Charolais, Wilgenbusch Charolais, Howe Coulee Charolais and Beck Farms sharing in the displays. It had been rainy before our arrival, but by supplying the internationals with plastic boots, they were all able to inspect the displays.

Hospitality is always high at this location and a caesar and gin menu was part of what was available. The Canadian Charolais Association supplied some apple pie vodka sippers as a welcome to the guests as they got off the bus. Ribeye steaks were barbecued for supper and many watched and took barbecuing tips home to try. Cheesecake with saskatoon berry sauce gave them another local flavour to enjoy.

We stayed at the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa where many enjoyed the healing waters. Day nine included a free morning to relax and take in some of Moose Jaw’s tourist attractions or shop for some souvenirs. Fifth Avenue Collection offered a tour of the historic home that houses their home office and more shopping was available. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw were also visited as Al Capone history was explored.

Bovigen was our first official stop of the day with an informative tour of their collection facility with a hamburger lunch being served. You can’t go wrong with a good, homemade burger! Puffed wheat cake was served for dessert, which is definitely Canadian.

Will and Darwin Rosso received their Virtual Show Banners for People’s Choice Female and Reserve Champion Purebred Female with Rosso Ms Roxy 11F and Champion Purebred Male with C2 Heroshima 42H from Charolais Charbray International President Helge By

Checking out some donor females

Colin Rex presented Darwin and Will Rosso, and Lissa and Mike, Lois and Dale Howe with thank you gifts from the delegates

Garner Deobald and Tyson Buyer, from Bovigen, accept a token of thanks for the tour from Antonia Delgado, Mexico (centre)

Miki Szentpétery won the weight guessing contest

Bovigen donor barn

Lee Norheim, Norheim Ranching offered a tour of the livestock equipment they offer. Many climbed, inspected, pictured and asked questions about the displays. The size of feed wagons and such are definitely bigger than what is available in some countries. This was a very attentive group that took advantage of every opportunity the trip offered.

The trip to Cedarlea Farms, Hodgeville, gave everyone a little bit different view as we drove out of the Regina plains. We boarded wagons and went to inspect a pen of bred heifers before stopping in a pasture with a view of 175 cow/calf pairs running to see us in the open blue skies. It was a sight that got the cameras clicking as many were in awe of the largest group of pairs they had ever seen.

Lee Norheim was thanked for the tour by Craig Scott, Canadian Charolais Association GM

Lee Norheim introduced the guests to their business and explained the benefits of the solar waterer

Back at the farm, they had penned displays and Valley’s End Charolais also displayed and had personalized gift bags for all guests. Deb had labeled each one with their flag and name and they included a pair of Valley’s End leather gloves and numberous Canadian treats. It was a personalized touch that impressed all.

A roast beef and yorkshire pudding supper was followed by a large selection of prairie pies, including rhubarb and saskatoon. There were activity stations in the calving barn that included shooting a hockey puck at target net and a roping lesson by a competitive roper. These were both well utilized and allowed the guests to gain an appreciation for the skills involved in both sports. The riding arena had a dance band playing and a dance party in the dirt was enjoyed.

Garner Deobald presented the weight guessing winners with prizes

Kamil Malat, Czech Republic, a long-time acquaintance of Garner’s, thanked the Deobalds for the entertaining visit and hospitality

Gold Star Dam certificates adorned the wall and created interest

Hugo Retaileau, France, took some tips on roping Servando De Loza Torres, Mexico, tried his hand at hockey

BULL POWER at BRIMNER CATTLE CO.

Consistent producer with style

HVA HARCO 11H

Sons and daughters of these herdsires will sell in our 2025 sale

Thank you to all who expressed interest, bid and purchased bulls and females in this year’s sale.

Special thanks to these breeders:

Taylor Farms, Cedarlea Farms, Prouse Ranch, Landaker Charolais, North Fork Farms, M Over R Farms, Harmon Charolais, Beechinor Bros., Howling River Ranch, Creeks Edge Land & Cattle

On our tenth day, the guests enjoyed a leisurely morning before we made our way to Vanscoy. We made jello shooters for our morning Canadian snack and it was fun to watch them attempt to eat them.

CK Sparrow Farms toured the group through pastures in vehicles in two shifts. W2 Farms displayed cattle and many other breeders were on hand to visit with the guests. Grain equipment was also on display and was definitely inspected. Merv’s Pitchfork Fondue catered ribeye steaks and fries, which attracted a lot of attention.

The internationals’ appreciation of Canadian Charolais grew as the trip progressed. The uniformity of the cowherds and the udder quality was definitely noticed. The size of the cowherds made a difference in their understanding of zero tolerance for calving issues.

Kathleen O’Keefe, Ireland, was willing to lend a hand with the pitchfork fondue

The joy of getting jello shooters out of the cup

Cam and Josie Sparrow were presented thank yous from David Erskine, Ireland

SVY ELSA 919G

SVY STARSTRUCK 901G

SVY STARSTRUCK 110J

SVY Mayfield 30H

Eatmore chocolate bars were the Canadian snack on the bus for the morning of day eleven. We did a drive through of the GrowSafe research happening at Highway 21 as Lyle Miller and Brady Scott each hopped on a bus to explain what we were seeing. We had a Game Changer presentation about the financial implications of feed efficiency at the Delia Hall before our beef on a bun lunch. There were many questions and appreciative comments on the need to pay attention to anything that increases profit in the industry.

The afternoon at Stettler put together by the Alberta Charolais Association was exceptional. There was a definite wow factor for the amount of breeders displaying cattle, the shopping displays and the superb music played by Ethan Hardy, sponsored by Rawes Ranches. The desire to own Canadian genetics was definitely alive and well, but the EU regulations have definitely hindered transactions. Many Alberta breeders came to be part of the excitement and many renewed acquaintances with international guests from past Congresses.

This is just a potion of the people attending the event

An impressive display of cattle from many breeders made this a very memorable stop

The barn was buzzing with visiting between Canadian and Internationals Ethan Hardy provided excellent entertainment

Scott Brady, from Highway 21 Feeders delivered the Game Changer presentation

Lyle Miller and Scott Brady accepted thanks from Craig Scott

CEDARLEA BADLANDS 25L

• HOMO POLLED • PA FREE • PICTURED AT 17 MONTHS OUT BREEDING • BRIMNER BULL 44J X RBM FARGO Y111 80 lb BW • 41.5 cm at 14 months • Hair & great foot • Ultrasound data at 12 months: 15.2 REA, 5.00 IMF (AAA) Out of a 1st calf heifer, Cedarlea Tinsel 213J Granddam Cedarlea Tinsel 18E is a Gold Star Dam of Distinction

Semen Inquiries Welcome

The Oram Family

Mark & Deb 306-796-7513

Nigel & Lindsay 306-796-7725

Dane & Kirsten 306-510-4571 Central Butte, Saskatchewan www.valleysend.ca

It was a festive afternoon capped-off with a scrumptious beef supper.

We had an early stop at Jones Boys, in Red Deer, on day twelve to do some fast, efficient shopping. The opportunity to buy things not available at home was taken advantage of by many, before going to the Innisfail Wilfe Life Park. The bear show was the highlight and the education offered was absorbed. Many took the opportunity to have their pictures taken with a bear.

We had a quick drive through the Highway 21 feedlot at Acme and enjoyed a pulled pork lunch with butter tarts (truly Canadian) for dessert.

Candace By, CCI Virtual Show Chairman, presented Ken Rose with the Grand Champion Full French Bull banner for Southside Exotic 11H

Donnie Leddy, USA, thanked the ACA organizing committee of Tyler Bullick, Dianna

Many took the opportunity to have their photo taken with a bear in the background

The Charolais Charbray International Annual General Meeting was held upon our arrival in Calgary before supper was served. Details of the meeting are in a separate article. It was a welcomed treat to checkin to our last hotel where we would remain for the duration of the event.

John Scott Productions, Longview, started day thirteen with a tour of the movie sets on his land. The morning was full of clicking cameras and absorbing the stories John shared. Everyone found it interesting and many were determined to download some movies filmed at the sets to watch on their flights home. John is the most humble, approachable man and his charisma captured everyone’s attention.

Chris Curry, England, thanks the McLeod family for their excellent presentation and hospitality

John Scott received thanks on behalf of the group by Craig Scott

Lunch in East Longview Hall gave everyone an opportunity to visit with John more and share a lunch made and served by his family that caters to the tv and movie industry.

McLeod Livestock spent days preparing to open their farm for our guests. The weather was not what we would have liked for the afternoon, but the wow factor here was definitely high. Everyone looked through the cattle on display by McLeod Livestock and Triple M Livestock. The specially canned Triple M margaritas were enjoyed and the sale was exceptional. There was much discussion about the sale in the last days as many countries do not have these open market and online events in their countries.

“Everyday I think, it can’t get better than this, and then it does,” shared Jen Wilson, Australia. “It has just been an exceptional trip."

Sven-Olaf Hägg, Sweden, inpecting the cattle

Photo by Colin Rex, Australia

The sale crew: (back) Mark Shologan, Danny Skeels, Helge By, Candace By, John By, (front) Mark Stock and Craig Flewelling

Photo by Colin Rex, Australia

Banff was the highlight of day fourteen and thankfully, we had a beautiful sunny day to enjoy the views. Everyone was on their own and many took hikes while others shopped, but all enjoyed the scenic Canadian Rockies.

The day ended with the final gala dinner in Calgary with entertainment by the Robert Gosse band. There was a lot of dancing and mingling until the people started to disperse for the night. They knew day fifteen was going to be big.

The Canadian Charolais Association hosted a Stampede Breakfast at their building. As you can imagine, many had their picture taken with the sign and the fibreglass Charolais bull. Dustin Farr provided excellent music and Ken Stauffer, Neogen, made a presentation. Guests took the opportunity to tour the building and picture some of the history it holds.

Milton and Gaylene De Jonge and Roz & John Mercer, Australia

Colin Rex, Australia, invited everyone to attend the 2026 World Congress in Australia. He also presented gifts of things to Craig, Candace and Helge

Claire, George and Harry Morris, England, were among the many who had their picture taken with the Rocky Mountains in the background at Banff

Antonio Delgado invited everyone to attend the 2025 World Technical Conference in Mexico in April and expressed thanks to Craig Scott, Candace and Helge By for hosting this year’s event

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The Calgary Stampede provided more than some could imagine. The rodeo was exceptional, our seats were perfect, the weather was great. There were over 100,000 people that day and our guests thought the crowd was large. Later in the week on family day, the attandance record was broken at over 200,000. They were surprised at the size of the event and the variety and magnitude of everything offered.

The rodeo, chuckwagon races and relay races were well documented with pictures and videos. They thoroughly enjoyed the day and the evening grandstand show was exceptional. It included dancers, acrobats, the Hunter Brothers, a drone show and fireworks. What a terrific way to end an epic trip!

Helge and I would like to thank each of the operations that opened their doors to the tour. We know how much work went into making the stop happen and we appreciate your efforts. The decorations and attention to details did not go unnoticed. We were impressed that every farm stop turned out to be a bit different and they were all very welcoming. A very special thanks to Craig Scott and Darwin Rosso for their excellent help hosting on the buses and organizing the presentations at each stop. Robbie and Candace Chomik for running all the errands and setting up

the bar at various venues, while keeping our buses stocked. Len and Lori Marinos for greeting our guests at the Regina Airport. Bartley, Larissa, Natassja, Adam, Sierra and Johnhaving you participate meant so much to us, thank you. It was a big undertaking and we wanted to take the event to more of Canada for the first time. Thank you to the Canadian Charolais Association for giving us the contract to plan the event. It was our pleasure to share our love of Canadian Charolais cattle and our beautiful country with the world.

The cameras were active at the Calgary Stampede

The drone show at the Calgary Stampede evening performance

HBC ELEVATION 115J

Polled

TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630E ET x PCC Sudden Impact 848U His progeny continue to impress us

JWX HIGH COTTON 305H

Homo Red – Polled

Pro-Char Slugger 49D x SRK Solid 12U

88 lb BW, CE 8.8 BW -3.3

Long, smooth, free moving

HIGH BLUFF KILKENNY 93K

Homo Polled

High Bluff Hendrix 152H x LLW Major Pld 100T

950 lb Actual Weaning Weight out of an 11-year old dam

LEJ WHIPLASH JUNIOR 2J

Polled

WC Whiplash 8298 P x Sparrows Braxton 519C CE 5.8 BW -2.3 M 29

Combining calving ease and maternal

World Charolais Congress Delegations

United

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CHAROLAIS SALE

JUNIOR INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Cash incentive program for a project animal purchased from the Uppin’ the Ante Female Sale

• $500 to the Grand Champion at the CCYA National Junior Show

• $500 to the Supreme Champion at the Canadian Junior Beef Show (Royal Winter Fair)

• $250 to the Reserve Grand Champion at the CCYA National Junior Show

• $250 to the Overall Grand Champion at the Junior Exhibitor’s Regional 4-H Show

• $100 for the completion of the 4-H project

SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 – Viewing of the cattle all day followed by a social in the evening FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 – Viewing of the cattle all day, supper and refreshments begin at 5:00 p.m. and run until the sale starts at 7:00 p.m.

Charolais Charbray International AGM

The Charolais Charbray International (CCI) AGM was held in Calgary, Alberta, during the World Charlais Congress hosted by Canada. President, Helge By chaired the meeting attended by Ireland, Australia, Estonia, United States, France, Mexico, Hungary, Czech Republic, Canada, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

The financial report was presented by Hugo Retailleau, from France. Effective in 2027, membership fees will be increased to 100 Euros per year.

The website contains a wide assortment of information for breeders and associations. It holds history, statistical data, import regulations by country, national show champions, upcoming events, etc. Everyone was encouraged to send their updates to the secratary and utilize the information available.

The Breed Development Chairman, Colin Rex presented his report. There was great discussion this year as countries got up to speed with

Progressive Ataxia and discussed the responsible steps taken by each country. There was some discussion on matters in the EU countries and compliance with their regulations and potential threats to breed organizations. Statistical information sheets have been sent to all members to add their data on membership, bull sales and prices to generate a historical record of the progress of the Charolais and Charbray breeds.

The Virtual Show was held again and there is a profit in the account from the two shows. It was decided this money would be used to pay whatever is possible in Canada to save on exchange. As an example, the Youth Deveopment 1000 Euros will be paid to the Canadian Charolais Association directly from these proceeds.

Future world events are as folows:

2024 CCI Youth Program - Australia

2025 Technical Conference - Mexico

2025 Youth Program - Canada

2026 World Congress - Australia

2026 Youth Program - United States

2027 Technical Conference - New Zealand

2027 Youth Program - France, pending confirmation 2028 World Congress - United States

Antonio Delgado, Mexico was elected as the new President. 1st VicePresident is Colin Rex, Australia. 2nd Vice-President is Hugo Retailleau, from France. Sven-Olaf Hägg, Sweden, replaced Colin Rex as the Breed Development Chairman after five years of service. Re-elected were Candace By, Canada, as Secretary and Cécile Laine, France, as Treasurer.

Antonio Delgado invited everyone to attend the 2025 Technical Conference in Aguascalientes, Mexico, from April 20-26. For those interested in Charbray cattle, there will be an additional four days in Monterrey. The Herd Book Mexico presentation at the conference will focus on their research results on lowering methane emissions in grass fed cattle. The topic for presentations by all other countries will be discussed at the next quarterly meeting.

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2024 Charolais Charbray International FRONT ROW (l-r) Sven-Olaf Hägg, Sweden (Breed Development Chair); Antonio Delgado, Mexico (Charolais Charbray International President); Colin Rex, Australia (Charolais Charbray International 1st Vice-President); Helge By, Canada (Charolais Charbray International Past-President); Candace By, Canada (Charolais Charbray International Secretary) BACK ROW (l-r) Kamil Malat, Czech Republic; Anneli Harmson, Estonia; Servando De Loza Torres, Mexico; Laszlo Meszaros, Hungary; Marton Budjoso, Hungary; David Erskine, Ireland; Mattie Kelly, Ireland; Mariliis Vahar, Estonia; Craig Scott, Canada; Donnie Leddy, USA; Michael Sturgess, USA; Jitka Hatlakova, Czech Republic; Chris Curry, England; Laurena Jeannot, France; Richard Tucker, Wales. Missing Hugo Retailleau, France (Charolais Charbray International 2nd Vice-President); Cécile Laine (Charolais Charbray International Treasurer)

World Charolais Congress Genetics for the World Sale

July 3, 2024 • Cochrane, AB

Auctioneer: Danny Skeels

Sale Manager: By Livestock

1 Bred Cow

Gross Average

$85,000 $85,000

5 Bred Heifers 108,500 21,700

5 Heifer Calves 97,500 19,500

5 Flushes 44,500 8,900

9 Embryo Lots (38) 68,600 7,622

$1,805/embryo

2 Semen Lots (45) 7,876 3,938

$175/dose

27 Lots Gross $411,975 $15,258

A big crowd of Canadian and International guests from 12 countries attended the World Congress Sale. McLeod Livestock did a great job hosting this event and along with Triple M Farms, Claresholm, had a large impressive display of their programs.

High Selling Bred Cow

Lot 1, Pick of Elder Charolais, Coronach, SK, entire Female Herd.

Sold for $85,000 to Lindskov’s LT

World Congress Sale

Ranch, Isabel, SD & Full Circle

Charolais, Larkin, KS.

High Selling Bred Heifers

Lot 2, Pick of the Kay-R Land & Cattle, Waskatenau, Bred Heifers. Sold for $40,000 to KFC Farms Ltd., Abbotsford, BC.

Lot 13, Pick of the Cedarlea Farms, Hodgeville, SK, Bred Heifers. Sold for $34,000 to Highway 21 Group, Acme, AB.

High Selling Heifer Calves

Lot 16, Pick of Springside Farms, Airdrie Heifer Calves. Sold for $31,000 to Landaker Charolais Farm, Brownvale.

Lot 4, Pick of McLeod Livestock, Cochrane, 2024 ET Heifer Calves. Sold for $25,000 to KFC Farms Ltd.

High Selling Flushes

Lot 10, CML Jewel 889F. Sold for $12,000 to Bar SK Cattle Company Ltd, Lloydminster. Consigned by McLeod Livestock.

Lot 8, Flush Pick of 5 Feed Efficient Selected Highway 21 Females. Sold for $10,000 to W2 Farms, Lanigan, SK.

Lot 19, Flush in CML Desirae 53H. Sold for $10,000 to KFC Farms Ltd. Consigned by McLeod Livestock.

High Selling Embryo Lot Lot 9, SVY Historic 241K X SVY Starstruck 901G. 3 embryos sold for $14,250/$4,750 each to Elder Charolais. Consigned by Serhienko Cattle Co., Maymont, SK.

High Selling Semen Lot

Lot 22 B-F, 25 doses of Dogpatch Kahlua 94K from Footprint Farms, Esther. Sold for an average of $220/ dose to Elder Charolais & Eureka Valley Charolais, Wainwright.

Carolyn & John Gibson added some embryos to their Missouri herd

Lyle Miller added the Cedarlea pick to their Highway 21 operation

Maston Williams bought a high selling flush

Ken Friesen purchased a few high selling lots for his KFC operation

Bryce Lindskov teamed up with Full Circle Charolais on the pick of the Elder Charolais female herd

Alan Landaker selected the high selling heifer calf

Mike Elder consigned and bought

November 8 2:00 PM

National Charolais Show & Divine Divas

Spectator DRAW:

*Enter to WIN a $1,000 credit at the Alberta Select Sale* 5:00 PM

Prospect Steer & Heifer Show 50th Anniversary Multi-Breed Sale

November 9 10:30 AM Junior Show 4:00 PM

Alberta Supreme Show of Champions

$50,000

$15,000

BACK FORTY FARMS LTD.

Glen Ewen, SK

BRANDAN MARSHALL

Brockville, ON

C BAR CHAROLAIS

Gull Lake, SK

DAVARDI CATTLE CO.

Ashern, MB

DL CHAROLAIS DEVIN LUTES

Moncton, NB

DUNSBY CHAROLAIS

Campbellford, ON

FERME JODAMI

Drummondville, QC

FERME STECY

St. Gervais, QC

FLETCHER CATTLE CO.

Rocky View Country, AB

GINGERLANE CHAROLAIS

Bath, ON

Welcome New Members Bienvenue aux nouveau membres

HIDDEN RIDGE FARM

Upper Branch, NS

HOLLEIS

High Prairie, AB

JONES L & L

Omemee, ON

LESLIE BOMBERAK

Banger, SK

LOWDERMILK CHAROLAIS

Kenaston, SK

M OVER R FARMS Lampman, SK

MAPLEHEDGE FARMS

Big Marsh, NS

OAK RIDGE FARMS

Oak Point, MB

RAIL LINE FARMS

Lucknow, ON

RIDGE HILL FARM

Upper South River, NS

ROGER KNAPP Guelph, ON

ASSOCIATION NEWS

The 61st Saskatchewan Charolais Association Annual General Meeting was held June 6th in Moose Jaw. The meeting was held in the afternoon, followed by supper and the Sask. Royal Sale.

Dale Weinbender, Canora, was reelected president of the SCA Board of Directors. 1st Vice-President remains Justin Cay, Kinistino, while Scott Sunderland, Saint Front, stays on as 2nd Vice-President.

In board elections, Dale Weinbender and Nigel Oram, Central Butte, were re-elected for three-year terms and Levi Shiels, Wynyard, was elected by acclamation replacing retiring director Kurtis Phillips, Estevan.

The 2023 Financial statement showed a net loss of $3,419 on revenues of $55,457. The association is still in a strong financial position with over $120,00 in Retained Earnings.

SWEETWATER RANCH

Taber, AB

TANNER MADGE Hanna, AB

THERESA PUMFREY Tupperville, ON

TYLER NOSTADT Maidstone, ON V3

Mallorytown, ON

WILL BANFORD Eastend, SK

WILLING HORSE CATTLE COMPANY

Hanover, ON

WINMAC CATTLE COMPANY Madoc, ON

WITTY WIFE CHAROLAIS

Martensville, SK

GRACE WOYTAS Jedburgh, SK

IVY FLETCHER

Rocky View County, AB

JACKSON CORNER

Caledonia, ON

KL CHAROLAIS

Wingham, ON

KELLY PUMFREY

Tupperville, ON

LEVI FLETCHER

Rocky View County, AB

LIVING SKIES CATTLE CO. Bradwell, SK

TAYLOR REID

Hafford, SK

THUNDER STAR

Thunder Bay, ON

TURNERS CHAROLAIS Horsefly, BC

WYATT FRIESEN Carrot River, SK

Saskatchewan Charolais AGM

Saskatchewan Charolais Association Board of Directors: Front L-R; Scott Sunderland, 2nd Vice-President, Saint Front; Justin Cay, 1st Vice-President, Kinistino; Dale Weinbender, President, Canora; Sarah Hordos, Sec.-Treasurer, Raymore. Back L-R Doug Harcourt, Quill Lake; Duncan Spenst, Waldeck; Wacey McCaw, Whitewood; Levi Shiels, Wynyard; Raymond Paschke, Love; Nigel Oram, Central Butte.

Sask Royal Sale

BUYERS FROM SIX PROVINCES

June 6, 2024 • Moose Jaw, SK

Auctioneer: Chris Poley

Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.

Gross Average

1 Bred Cow $18,500 $18,500

2 Bred Heifers 28,500 14,250

2 Heifer Calves 44,500 22,250

1 Pick 11,000 11,000

1 Pregnant Recip 9,250 9,250

1 Flush

8 Semen Lots (169)

10 Embryo Lots (40)

25 ½ Lots

This third annual revival of the Sask Royal Sale again included picks to frozen genetics. Held after the SCA AGM and the evening before the CCA and FCCF events in Moose Jaw, this was a video sale.

High Selling Bred Cow

Lot 5, BALAMORE

DAHLIA 46D (Polled), sired by LT Ledger

0332 P, out of an HTA Vegas 134Y daughter. Sold ½ embryo interest for $18,500 to GR Simmentals & EXL Charolais, Stettler, AB. Consigned by Cay’s Cattle, Kinistino and Glen & Sue Mills, Kenaston.

High Selling Bred Heifer

Lot 4, Pick of the Lakeview Charolais Bred Heifers. Sold for $15,000 to Parsons Cattle Co., Tee, AB. Consigned by Lakeview Charolais, Marwayne, AB.

High Selling Heifer Calf

Lot 1, Pick of Serhienko Cattle Co. LT Governor 1560 P heifer calves. Sold for $32,000 to Bar SK Charolais, Lloydminster, AB. Consigned by Serhienko Cattle Co., Maymont, SK.

High Selling Pick

Lot 8, Pick of LT Ransom 8644 X Miss Prairie Cove 342L bull or heifer calves due in January 2025. Sold for $11,000 to Cay’s Cattle & Serhienko Cattle Co. Consigned by W2 Farms, Lanigan.

High Selling Embryo Lot

Lot 10, SVY Historic 241K X Miss

The largest expenditures were the Annual Meeting & Show & Sale which totaled $26,500, although offset some with show sponsorship and sales commissions totaling $10,600. The Promotion and Advertising expenditure of $12,300 included some paper advertising, the $2,000 Charolais Bull Buyers Credit, a Scholarship and sponsorship of several youth jackpot and regional 4-H shows.

Sask Royal Sale

Prairie Cove 748E. 6 embryos sold for $8,250 to Cay’s Cattle & Blanchette Ranch, Edam. Consigned by GR Simmentals & EXL Charolais.

High Selling Semen Lot

Lot 21, DC/CRJ Tank E108 P. 50 doses sold for $17,500 to HEJ Charolais, Innisfail, AB; KG Charolais, Gadsby, AB; McLeod Livestock, Cochrane, AB and Lakeview Charolais. Consigned by Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB & Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite.

High Selling Semen Per Dose Lowt 20, WC Encompass 0507 P. 25 doses averaged $510/dose to Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake, MB; HEJ Charolais and Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw, AB. Consigned by W2 Farms.

It was announced that the Agribition sale will not be held in 2024.

The 4-H & Youth invested over $6,000 in 102 Dairy Queen gift cards to 4-H members showing Charolais influenced animals as well as 10 members who showed Grand or Reserve Grand Champion animals at regional shows with fitting pants. Darlene Voegeli continues to be the administrator of the Facebook

page and Secretary/Treasurer Sarah Hordos is looking after the website. Craig Scott , General Manager of the CCA, gave an update and invited everyone to their AGM the next day. Helge By gave an update on the upcoming World Congress tour and invited everyone to participate however they could.

Katie & Cole Parsons purchased the high selling bred heifer

Jordan & Reese Smith teamed up with Gary Rairdon on the high-selling bred cow

Kehler, Keylen, Kim, Shannon & Kosten Eaton purchased the pick of the Governor heifer calves

Layne & Justin Cay teamed with Dennis Serhienko on the high selling pick

Our Breed, Our Youth, Our Future

These Canadian Charolais Youth Association members will be calling soon to see if you wish to participate. Alongside the Charolais Banner, they are hard at work on the upcoming calendar.

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John grew up on the family farm in the Kermaria District, southeast of St. Brieux, Saskatchewan. John attended the Convent in St. Brieux until Grade 8, then to Notre Dame College in Prince Albert for Grade 9. He returned to St. Brieux to finish out his Grade 12 then continued to farm with his dad and Uncle Yves. John married the love of his life, Rosemarie Laczko on July 26, 1969. John’s fatherin-law figured they could use a milk cow with their growing family, but John saw an opportunity to start his dream from childhood, a scene of cows grazing in a pasture. This was the time to put his dream into motion and they decided to buy their first Charolais cattle in 1973 instead of the milk cow. John’s dream was well on

John Victor Joseph Perrot

its way, it defined his life. John and Rosemarie worked their life to build their farmyard and develop a largescale seedstock breeding program for over 50 years. Perrot Charolais/PerrotMartin Charolais had three National/ Agribition Grand Champion Females in the 1990s and were great promoters of the breed.

John always had a smile and time for a visit and a laugh. John’s most treasured times were working alongside his wife of 54 years, children and beloved grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed watching them grow and supporting their accomplishments. He was so thankful that the cattle business taught their children a solid work ethic, as well as providing an opportunity to meet so many people who became friends. An excerpt from John’s welcome at one of their bull sales: “We as ranchers, love a life that many people envy. Sure,

OBITUARY

Mark Fredrick Kihn passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, at age 64 surrounded by family, after lengthy battle with cancer.

Mark was born on May 5, 1960, in Dryden, Ontario. As the fourth of six children, Mark was in the middle of the fun in a natural wonder of marshes, meadows and forests. This was his introduction to a lifelong love of exploration and the outdoors.

In spring 1966, the family moved a farm near Minnedosa, Manitoba, with a beautiful lake running through it.

His education began in a local school and continued in Minnedosa, where he graduated in 1978.

In 1978, Mark entered journalism studies at Valparaiso University in Indiana, as one of only two Canadian students on campus. He attacked college life with zest, edited the University newspaper and provided colour commentary on Crusaders basketball broadcasts. Mark was a menacing defender on the school’s NCAA soccer team.

Graduating with an undergraduate degree in Journalism Mark began working for the Charolais Banner in February 1983 as the AB-BC Fieldman

January 20, 1949 – June 2, 2024

we may need an extra job to make ends meet but raising a family, as a family is something we take great pride in. Someone once told me that you will never meet a rich rancher and I believe him. To me richness is not only measured in money, it is the way you live your life. We should be very honored and proud of our perseverance and dedication in what we believe.” John will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Rosemarie (nee Laczko) Perrot of Naicam; their 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren: Anita (Jason) Perrot, of Saskatoon, and stepdaughter Elizabeth (Jordan) Lowon and granddaughters Abigail, Addison of Calgary; Greg (Anna-Marie) Perrot and children Rocco, Talia, Cozi, of Alameda; Kimberly (Collin) Martin and Shanese (Jeremy), Tanner and Colby, of St. Brieux.

Mark Kiln

but moved into assistant editor soon after. He became editor in June 1984, buying and becoming publisher in a few short years. Mark moved to Calgary and bought a home near Nose Hill Park where he lived for the remainder of his life.

In the early 1990s, he hired Laureen Teskey, a bright marketing and graphics design specialist. Laureen was dating a young economist named Stephen Harper, who she married. And so began Mark’s association with a family that gave him such personal and professional satisfaction. He was “Uncle Mark” to Rachel and Ben and loved the Harpers. Stephen

Brent Carey, of Stavely, Alberta, passed away with family by his side on May 9th after a battle with cancer, at the age of 65 years. Auctioneer extraordinaire, his purebred auctioning career spanned 40 years in multiple breeds.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Peggy; three children and six grandchildren, son, Ryan (Nicole) Carey and their kids, Easton and Dallas; daughter, Jamie (Dillon) Casebeer and their kids Brynlee and Lennon; and son, Blake (Jordan) Carey and their kids, Bennett and Henry.

Brent was born on October 2, 1958, in Claresholm, Alberta. He grew up working on the family farm alongside his father and brothers. During Brent’s younger years, he was a tremendous hockey goaltender and enjoyed traveling the rodeo circuit, riding bulls. Brent had a short period of time goaltending for the Providence Bruins

of the American Hockey League where his love for the Boston Bruins grew.

He graduated high school in Claresholm. Working part time at Stavely Auction is where his passion for cattle and desire to become an auctioneer started. He went on to graduate from the Western School of Auctioneering in Billings, Montana, in 1977.

In 1978-1986 Brent started his livestock auctioneering career at Perlich Brothers Auction in Lethbridge, Alberta, alongside Tony Perlich. This is also where he met the love of his life, Peggy.

Brent and Peggy were married alongside lifelong friends September 5, 1981. Brent became his own entity in 1986, as a purebred livestock auctioneer and that summer Brent and Peggy moved back to the farm at Stavely, and started growing their family.

In the 46 years of auctioneering, he found himself selling not only selling cattle, but also sold ostrich, sheep, elk,

Brent Carey

1958-2024

and warmblood horses. Brent was determined to set goals and achieve them and taught others to do so as well. “Never quit”. By setting his career goals he was able to auctioneer at the Calgary, Lethbridge, and Regina Bull sales multiple times as well as the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Brent became an influential man of the industry, mentoring many young auctioneers, ringmen, cattle buyers and the overall cattle business in general. He sat on the Alberta Beef Producers Board of Directors for 8 years and in 2021 was inducted into the Alberta Angus Association Hall of Fame as a Breed Builder. His legacy will be carried on by many in the industry.

Farming, cattle, hockey, golf and fishing were Brent’s hobbies. He valued friendship, and being a role model to many generations.

Brent was a man of many hats, and his loss will impact his family, along with many other that he has touched along the way.

“Swing that Gate”

recognized Mark’s drive and skill at connecting with people, hiring Mark to work at the National Citizen’s Coalition. Mark jumped with both feet into the world of public advocacy and later, politics.

In 2004, Mark joined Stephen’s team full time to support his successful Prime Ministerial bid. Mark never had an official title working with Prime Minister Harper, no business card, a fact of which Mark was quite proud.

Mark was a brilliant fundraiser, establishing models that continue to benefit the Party today. He exhibited an open, honest approach

in everything he did, and had a work ethic to make his projects successful.

Christian faith was a core part of Mark. He was a leading light at Foothills Lutheran Church in Calgary. In recent years he volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse on missions including hurricane flood relief in Houston.

In October 2022, Mark noticed he didn’t feel quite right inside and was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer three months later. He was advised he had six months left but managed 17 months after the diagnosis in his brave battle.

The cancer defeated Mark’s body,

but his spirit will carry on. His church family, hundreds of people that connected with him and most of all his family, grieve his loss.

Mark Fredrick Kihn is survived by sisters Helga (nee Kihn) Jensen of Camrose, Linda (nee Kihn) Zibin of Port Alberni and brothers David (Edmonton), Tim (Fort Saskatchewan) and Ron (Winnipeg), along with their spouses and significant others.

He is survived by 10 nieces and nephews and eight great grandnieces and nephews who also feel the loss of their Uncle Mark.

Canadian Cattle Association President’s Report

With the summer months upon us, some folks take holidays – we know that isn’t the case when you’re a beef producer. Making hay while the sun is shining is what we do and pray that the rain stays away when the fields are ready for baling.

CCA’s work on the hill has paid off over the past few months with the Government’s announcement of the Livestock Tax Deferral (LTD) Program’s increased buffer zones to accommodate more areas covered by the risk management tool. We have been advocating for changes to the LTD for years and given the recent and frequent drought years, CCA increased advocacy efforts to both Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Finance Canada to make these critical changes.

The federal government has taken a summer break from Ottawa but that doesn’t mean our efforts relax. We are still pushing for changes to the Income Tax Act to include all classes of cattle and to allow producers to self-elect when they need to use the LTD. We have also continued to consult financial advisors on the newly implemented capital gains tax on June 25. When we have more information on how these new rules may impact family farm transitions and sell offs, we will be providing that information to our producers.

We were also glad to see the Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) twoyear Pilot officially launched in several Maritime provinces. The new program will permit producers from New

Brunswick and Prince Edward Island – and soon Nova Scotia – the ability to purchase insurance on price protection for their beef cattle in the case of an unforeseen market disruption.

CCA and the Canadian Cattle Youth Council have been advocating for this program for many years, following the implementation of LPI in western provinces. It’s a valuable tool for beef cattle producers to help navigate uncertainty and risks related to adverse weather events. It is also critical for those entering the sector or looking to expand their herds.

Moving cattle has been a hot topic as we have been assisting provincial producers to have their voices heard during the recent Cargill strike in Ontario. During those 41 days, producers in Ontario and Quebec had to look at alternate locations for processing, with the U.S. as an alternate. With the U.S.’s 100-day rule currently in place, this placed even more pressure when farmers have had to ship across border. We are thankful the strike is over but recognize that it underlined the importance of keeping our supply chain efficiently operational - and that we will do all we can to ensure that happens. Science and rules-based trade are more important now than ever.

Speaking of across the border, at the time of writing this article, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has not been detected in beef or milk samples in Canada. We applaud our Canadian producers who always keep biosecurity measures top of mind to ensure business continuity. The markets are there and demand for our quality Canadian beef continues to

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grow at home and abroad.

On the environmental front, we want to congratulate our latest provincial nominees for The Environmental Stewardship Awards (TESA). As we all know, beef cattle producers play a huge role in protecting and enhancing our environment. Special congratulations to the provincial Environmental Stewardship Award nominees from Quebec - Lavallée and Simon Lafontaine, and Ecoboeuf, situated within Lafontaine-Noël farm in Dupuy, Abitibi-Ouest, QC – and the Block Ranching family from Abbey, Saskatchewan.

We commend you and all other nominees for the work and effort you put into continuously striving to improve your existing stewardship practices, setting our industry up for a sustainable future. At the time of writing, we are awaiting the Alberta nominee announcement with the national winner announced in August at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference.

We thank you for reading this publication to stay on top of the latest industry news. I also encourage you to sign up for CCA’s Action Newsletter which is emailed biweekly all year round. It features CCA’s latest advocacy efforts in more detail, Youth news, industry news and events. Visit cattle.ca to sign up and receive these email updates.

Protecting our herds, expanding our markets and improving your bottom line are our goals in all CCA activities. We are beef producers working for beef producers and are here to serve you.

The Proof is in the 2024 Stats

100% of Hunter Charolais bull buyers received the Charolais Connection

97% of Prairie Distinction bull buyers received the Charolais Connection

100% of Cedarlea Charolais bull buyers received the Charolais Connection

Increase In Lightning Strikes, Insurance Claims and Other Sources of Electrocution

With the increased frequency of heat waves come increased storms, lightning strikes and more cattle being struck by lightning and usually killed. Even though there is very little to do to prevent this, there are still several things to discuss. From making the diagnosis to whether there is insurance, to potentially some disaster assistance, depending on how many animals are involved. With electrocution of other types there is usually prevention, whereas a lightning strike is often just bad luck. Every time there are several animals with sudden death and there has been a severe storm, one has to be very suspicious. Most lightning strikes with associated deaths I have seen were along fence lines or by high spots in the field. Multiple animals are often where they have gathered together for protection. Some have said to increase the ground rods but the issue is there is so much electricity for such a short time that grounding only takes away some of it. I would imagine, just like an electric fencer, if cattle were on the other side of the field and the electric current runs a few miles there may be only minor consequences. I have always checked and usually blown apart posts or large tree limbs burnt can be clearly evident in the very immediate vicinity. I looked up a statistic and there are 2-3000 ‘human deaths’ in the US due to lightning strikes and that is yearly. We are probably lucky of the relatively low number collectively in cattle but there are no doubt some killed at pasture but are not found in time to confirm the diagnosis. Autolysis happens quickly

with lightning strike and with most being in the heat of the summer, again autolysis happens quite rapidly.

With cattle, because they are grounded so well, we may see burn marks down the legs where they are grounded. There is often a lot of subcutaneous hemorrhage and there also are often large seromas (fluid filled pockets) around the udders and this is quite prominent. They decompose and bloat up extremely fast.

Only sudden death things like blackleg or bloat, gunshot, water hemlock poisoning, blue green algal poisoning, urea poisoning or anthrax needs to be ruled in or out. There are a few other sudden deaths but if multiple deaths. the diagnosis may become easier. Look, as I mentioned, for the telltale burns of a lightning strike.

Identify the cattle and inventory them in case they are insured under a farm policy that may include “Acts of God” and other environmental things such as drowning or burning. Because you can get insurance disaster assistance, programs will often not look after these losses from a compensation program. I would argue they should as they happen pretty infrequently and are often individual animals or pairs, which a producer can live with. It is the large losses that are disastrous and yet to take insurance every year might be cost prohibitive. As several producers have told me though it is the old Murphy’s Law of ranching where usually it is the prize animals of the herd, or the young ones, herd bulls, etc. Many of the individual cases have been the herd sires resting or standing high on a hill overlooking the herd. The good news is new herd sires are often insured for their first year and many times the storms

Roy Lewis DVM

happen after the breeding season is done. The issue with pregnant cows is also the loss of the unborn fetus.

If there is insurance or a chance of compensation, make sure your veterinarian does at least an inventory and takes pictures, ear tags and at least attempts to autopsy and confirm pregnancy if possible. With the more unpredictable weather patterns, there are more reports of losses in the cattle industry. Whether it is from drowning in the BC floods, droughts and severe heat of 2021, heat records of 2024, to the devastation the BC fires caused, to the massive blizzard in Manitoba a few years ago, to the sporadic storm cloud and hail warnings. Producers must always take into account their livestock as well as themselves seeking refuge. Some of these weather issues can be widespread and cause big losses so disaster type programs may be in the future of cattle production. All we can do is heed the warning of the weatherman and have some on farm contingency plans to lessen the blow. Things like portable porosity fences serve as windbreaks in winter and shade areas in summer and if constructed right can have creep areas for the calves.

As far as electrocution goes, remember cattle are grounded pretty well so susceptible to electrocution in a sense. Any equipment, tool or device we use in cattle production that requires electricity needs to be well maintained, properly wired and grounded. I have seen this with electric branding irons used in barns with old wiring and a two-prong outlet. Watering bowls with shorts and cattle not drinking. We all know the reaction to the stock prod with vocalization or cattle touching ..continued on page 65

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@gmail.com for print in upcoming issues.

Happy 80th Birthday!

Don Good, Good Anchor Charolais, Vermilion, Alberta, celebrated his 80th birthday in style, surrounded by family and friends.

It's a boy!

Kendall and Wyatt Ching are excited to announce the birth of Weston Marshall Ching born June 5, 2024, weighing 9 lb 8 oz and measuring 23 inches long. Weston is the first grandchild of both David and Kristina Prokuda, Pro-Char Charolais, Glenevis, Alberta, and Glenn and Wendy Ching, Borderland Cattle Co., Rockglen, Saskatchewan.

Brent Carey’s Tie

At the start of the World Charolais Congress sale, Brent Carey’s wife Peggy and daughter Jamie donated the Canadian Charolais tie that Brent wore. The tie sold for $4,000 to the CCA with the proceeds going to the Canadian Charolais Youth Association. The tie was then gifted to Rod McLeod who was a close friend of Brent’s and worked countless sales with him.

It’s a Boy!

Lynsay (Ormiston) and Matthew Hibbitt, of Southview Farms,Courtice, Ontario, welcomed Travis Donald Hibbitt into the world on June 17th in Peterborough. He weighed 8.3 lb and measured 55 cm long. Proud grandparents are Terry and Monica Ormiston.

It’s a Boy!

Lincoln Shane Marshall was born on November 30. He was welcomed by parents Luke and Danielle, older brother Bowen, grandparents Allan and Leona, as well as the rest of the Marshall family at Future Farms, Innisfail, Alberta.

Craig Scott and Kasey Phillips with Jamie Casebeer and Peggy Carey

Cynthia Beck, Beck Farms, Milestone, SK, was elected to the Canadian Western Agribition Board of Directors for a two-year term at the Annual General Meeting. Cynthia will be chairing the Education committee this year.

The dairy industry often gets barns checked for stray voltage as dairy (milk) production could go down. The same holds true for high producing beef cattle. Minimally, even if lower stray voltage growth could be surpressed. Let’s keep shocks to a minimum and growth and reproduction to a maximum. If you ever have an issue, an electrician can always check for stray voltage. HERD HEALTH, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 62

an electric fence and very sudden movement. If you see that reaction in cattle, check out what may be the source of a sudden shock. I have seen underground cable from electric fencing with a break in the wire and cattle getting shocked when they went through the gate. After seeing the cattle’s reaction and where it was, we could actually hear the snapping of the electric fence below ground so found the problem. Always know if you get a shock your cattle invariably

will if they touch the same points you did. I even had a purebred breeder tell me her device for thawing straws gave her shock and in fairness, I don’t know what it could do to the sperm but didn’t want to take a chance, so she warmed the water with it and unplugged it before breeding her cattle. A wise decision I think until she could get a new semen thawer. I have never ever seen a hydraulic chute with issues. There is always a first time and the operator may detect

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Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation Breeders’ School

The second Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation Breeders’ School had rave reviews from the 60 plus breeders from across Canada who attended. Chairman of the Foundation Board, Kelly Howe, took charge of the event that was held near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

The day started with a tour of the newly built impressive BoviGen

Genetic Centre located just northwest of Moose Jaw. This state-of-the-art custom semen collection and embryo transplant facility is tremendous. The international barn for export semen can house 32 bulls at one time as can the domestic collection pens with individual sheds.

Each of these, along with the onfarm collection area, have their own

collection and lab set up as per CFIA regulations. The embryo barns can house up to 160 donor females where they do both conventional and in vitro flushing, freezing or implanting.

After the tour of BoviGen, we moved just down the road to Johnstone Auction Mart, where we had three excellent presentations and lunch.

Dr. Tyson Buyer, the owner of BoviGen was the first to present and gave a detailed overview of the cows estrous cycle and how it all works. The different hormones and how they interact and the different products to change the cycle and times of breeding were also explained.

Dr. Colin Palmer, from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, in Saskatoon, and a purebred Red Angus breeder, gave a great presentation on Optimizing Semen Testing for Your Bulls “The Breeding Soundness Exam.” As a breeder,

One of the groups touring BoviGen

Inside the export semen barn with inside pens and large outside runs for the bulls The domestic collection bull pens, each with an open face shed

Some of the donor cows being flushed

Rubber chunks with drainage underneath used in the collection area so they can be washed down and kept clean

he brought his knowledge and experience in a grassroots fashion that was very informative and created a great question and answer session.

The final speaker of the day was Gary Brown, the Beef Sales Manager of Canada for Cargill Animal Nutrition. He talked about making sure you are feeding the

right mineral mix and not doubling up if using more than one product as some minerals can block others if not in proper balance. Again, some good questions and answers were exchanged.

The very informative program that had some pertinent information was enjoyed by all who attended.

Some of the participants at Johnstone Auction Mart taking in the presentations

Greg Brown gave some great information on balancing minerals and how they interact with each other

Colin Palmer talked about Optimizing Semen Testing for Your Bulls

Dr Tyson Buyer gave the first presentation on the estrous cycles

Marketing director Garner Deobald and Intern Veterinarian Jackson Goudy led one of the tour groups

Participants checking out the donor females

Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation AGM

The executive of the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation were all re-elected for another one year term. Kelly Howe, Moose Jaw, is Chairman; Keith Black, Foresters Falls, ON, is Vice-Chairman; Jeralyn Rasmussen, Innisfail, AB, is SecretaryTreasurer and Helge By, Regina, is President. Re-elected for three year terms were Kelly Howe and Jeralyn Rasmussen.

The financial statement for the year ending 2023 showed income of $101,969 with program expenses costing $44,811.

In 2023, the Foundation Board planned, executed and funded another very informative Breeders’ School, paid out over $10,000 in CCYA Travel Bursaries, and paid the travel expenses for two to go to Ireland for the Charolais Charbray International Youth Development Program.

For 2024, the committee initiated a Mentorship program that has three Mentees being guided by four Mentors and put in place two scholarships that will be handed out this fall with one being academic and one technical.

The Key Objectives of the Foundation are:

Scholarships, Bursaries & Prizes

To provide scholarships, bursaries and prizes to advance education in the field of beef production.

Youth

To provide funding for the advancement and benefit of youth agricultural activities. Education & Research

To promote education, research and development concerning specific agricultural topics that will benefit the entire beef industry. To provide education and research opportunities in the field of beef production. Fundraising

To raise funds to carry on the purpose of the Corporation.

Front row (l-r) Helge By, Regina, SK, President; Keith Black, Foresters Falls, ON, Vice-Chairman; Kelly Howe, Moose Jaw, SK, Chairman; Jeralyn Rasmussen, Innisfail, AB, Secretary-Treasurer

Back row (l-r) Dwein Trask, Saskatoon, SK; Dennis Serhienko, Maymont, SK; Mark Frost, Kingsey Falls, QC; Mike Elder, Coronach, SK

2024 Mentorship Program

Craig Wilgenbush, Mentor to Scott Sunderland; Luke Marshall Mentored by Garner Deobald and Emily Schick Mentored by Kelly Howe

3rd Annual Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation Sale

3rd Annual Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation Sale

June 6, 2024 • Moose Jaw, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Blockman: Mike Elder

35 Lots Grossed $80,150

Since last year’s sale, another $80,000 plus was added to the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation fund. The Foundation board rallied to gather a great selection of frozen genetics, service vouchers and products from very generous supporters. The sale was held the evening after the FCCF Breeders’ School, CCA and FCCF AGMs and CCA’s President Dinner.

This past year, the Foundation Board planned, executed and funded another very informative Breeders’ School, paid out over $10,000 in CCYA Travel Bursaries, paid the travel expenses for two to go to Ireland for the Charolais Charbray International Youth Development Program, initiated a Mentorship program that has three Mentees being guided by four Mentors this year and put in place two scholarships that will be

handed out this fall, with one being academic and one technical.

The feature lot in this 34 lot sale was a top bred heifer that had already raised $13,000 when donated by DanG Charolais and sold in the Platinum Picks sale to 13 breeders.

The heifer then went to Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw, Alberta, to be fed and bred this winter. Tickets were sold by Dutch auction and the winner was Michael Hunter, Roblin, MB. He donated ½ the heifer back which DanG Charolais purchased. This raised over $17,500 in total, plus the $13,000 made this a fabulous fundraiser.

Prairie Cove Charolais donated a $3,000 sale credit to be used in December at their Miss Prairie Cove Female Sale. This sold for $3,000 to Blind Creek Holdings, Saskatoon.

Howe Coulee Charolais, Moose Jaw, donated a pallet of Right Now Mineral or Smartlic Tubs which sold for $2,750 to Flat Valley Charolais, Hilda, AB.

Kay-R Land & Cattle donated two Edmonton Oiler tickets for any regular season home game during the 2024/2025 season. Footprint

Farms, Ester, AB, purchased them for $2,250 and donated them to be resold. CK Sparrow Farms, Vanscoy, and Sugarloaf Charolais, Minburn, AB, bought them for $2,000.

A seven-day South African Hunt donated by Numzaan Safaris sold for $4,000 to Charlton Farms, Three Hills, AB.

Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw, donated a Moose Jaw Warrior ticket package for four including a couple motel rooms and meals which sold for $2,000 to Elder Charolais, Coronach.

Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake, MB, and Serhienko Cattle Co., Maymont donated 10 straws of JBARW Mr Top Gun 1311 which sold for $200/dose to Ferme Dubuc Charolais, Ste-Eulalie, QC.

CK Sparrow Farms donated 10 straws fo Winn Mans Lanza semen that sold for $200/dose to DanG Charolais.

The highest price semen per dose was 5 straws of LT Governor donated by Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, SD, that brought $300/dose from Ferme Coujo Charolais, Notre-Dame-DuBon-Conseil, QC.

Travis Foot purchased and donated back the Edmonton Oiler tickets

Jamie Ehret bought a mineral package

Dwein & Jeff Trask purchased the Prairie Cove Sale credit

Francois Couture purchased the Governor semen

Mike Elder was the sale chairman, blocked the sale and bought the Moose Jaw Warrior tickets

Thank You! TO OUR 2024 DONORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

Glen Mills, Kenaston

Cay’s Cattle, Kinistino

T Bar C Cattle Co., Warman

Wiese Agriculture, Westlock, AB

Blind Creek Holdings, Saskatoon

Elder Charolais, Coronach, Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite

Cedarlea Farms, Hodgeville

Steppler Farms, Miami, MB

Eddie Dekeyser, Colburne, ON

Taylor Farms, Dunsford, ON

Blackbern Farms, Foresters Fall, ON Terry Creek Charolais, Baltimore, ON

DanG Charolais, Colburne, ON

Howe Coulee Charolais, Moose Jaw

Alberta Charolais Association

Bulls Eye Feeds, Strathmore, AB

Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw, AB

Bow Valley Genetics Ltd., Rosemary, AB

E Bourassa & Sons, Assiniboia

H. S. Knill Co. Ltd., Paris, ON

Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association

Kay-R Land & Cattle Ltd., Waskatenau, AB

Wright Livestock Marketing, Pangman

Bovigen, Moose Jaw

Canadian Charolais Association

Canadian Cattlemen, Saskatoon

Serhienko Cattle Co., Maymont

Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake, MB

Sliding Hills Media, Canora

Wood River Charolais, McCord

Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, SD

DLMS, St. Albert, AB

Numzaan Safaris, South Africa

Rosso Charolais, Moose Jaw

Houston Pizza, Moose Jaw

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw Warriors, Moose Jaw

CK Sparrow Farms, Vanscoy

Masterfeeds Canada

Saskatchewan Charolais Association

Seven D Media, Edmonton, AB

Footprint Farms, Esther, AB

Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation

Trouw Nutrition

Elco Livestock Ltd., Edmonton, AB

Valley’s End Charolais, Central Butte

By Livestock, Regina

Charolais Banner, Regina

Youth

Education

Mentorship Research

FEATURING…

Lot 1, DANG KOLBIE 525K, originally donated at Platinum Picks by DandG Charolais. Sold to 13 breeders who donated her to the FCCF Sale to Dutch Auction. Hunter Charolais won the heifer and donated ½ back, which was purchased by DanG Charolais. Total raised - $30,050.

RAISED OVER

Thank you … to everyone who supported the Friends of the Canadian Charolais Foundation

FOUNDATION FUNDS AT WORK

Speakers at Breeders’ School.

$80,000 at the 3rd Annual FCCF Fundraising Auction 2024/2025

Chairperson Kelly Howe 306-313-2129

Vice Chairperson Keith Black 613-570-8464

President Helge By 306-536-4261

Secretary-Treasurer Jeralyn Rasmussen 403-318-4659

Keegan Blehm, La Riviere, Manitoba, and Haley Rosso, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, attended the 2023 Charolais Charbray International Youth Program in Ireland

OF DIRECTORS

Dennis Serhienko 306-389-7770 Mike Elder 306-267-7730

Dwein Trask 306-221-1035 Mark Frost 819-640-7504

CCYA Travel Bursaries

2024 Mentorship Program Craig Wilgenbush, Mentor to Scott Sunderland; Luke Marshall Mentored by Garner Deobald and Emily Schick Mentored by Kelly Howe

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BOOK YOUR SPACE

Other Opportunities Not Shown

Sidebar ads are also available on the Events, Catalogue and Video, Breeders, About Us, International Genetics, Semen and Classified pages. The cost is $75 per week or $250 for a month.

Eblasts

Eblasts are available for $125 to our extensive email directory in Canada, the United States and overseas. Target or blanket areas can be selected.

Catalogues

Catalogues can be uploaded to our site at a cost of $400 each. Simply email the catalogue to us in a PDF format when it is complete.

Booking Space

Space must be booked through Dalyse Robertson at 204.476.8856. Book your spot early.

Charolais Connection

AD RATES

Charolais Banner

• Pictures used in ads - $10

• Overruns are $1.25 each

• Catalogue prices available on request

• 4 ad contracts offer a 15% discount (card ad exempt)

• Position pages will be given to yearly contracts

• Sale Budget includes Banner fieldman to attend the sale, take pictures, work the ring and report the sale. Female sale budget is $400 sale attendance fee plus 2 colour pages in Charolais Banner or equivalent in Charolais Connection. Bull sale budget is $400 sale attendance fee plus 1 colour page in Charolais Connection.

• Pictures used in ads - $10

• Overruns are $1.25 each

• Yearly contract - buy 2 ads and get the third at half price (card ad exempt)

• Position pages will be given to yearly contracts

• Catalogue prices available on request Connection.

Publishing Deadlines

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The Banner cannot be responsible for errors in advertisements received after the ad deadline. The Charolais Banner reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. On any advertisement, the Charolais Banner is not liable for any charges over and above the cost of that advertisement.

No agency commission allowed on livestock advertising rates. The Charolais Banner assumes no responsibility for distribution.

Scott and Krista Sherwood & family Vermilion, Alberta 780-853-1025 (Krista) 780-853-7895 (Scott) sherwoodfarms1904@gmail.com

Scott and Krista Sherwood & Family Vermillion, AB 780-853-1025 Krista 780-853-7895 Scott kristab021@yahoo.ca

Scott, Megan, Paisley & Thomas Baron

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Bert

Josh

Marshall

roger@mlcattleco.com www.mlcattleco.com

August 10

Calendar of Events

Manitoba Charolais Association AGM, 1:30 pm Golf, 4:30 pm meeting, Roblin, MB

August 17

Ontario Charolais AGM & Junior Show, 10 am, DanG Charolais, Colborne, ON

September 7

Renfrew (ON) Fair Charolais Show, A BOSS Show

September 20

Lindsay (ON) Exhibition Charolais Show, A BOSS Show

September 20

Classic Heritage Beef Show, A BOSS Show, Windsor, NS

October 4

Olds (AB) Fall Classic Show, A BOSS Show

October 5

Select Bull Sale of Females, Shawinigan, QC

October 18

Uppin’ the Ante Charolais Sale, 7 pm, Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON

October 19

Fall Feature Female Sale, 2:30 pm, Hoards Station, Campbellford, ON

October 25

Manitoba Ag-Ex Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Brandon, MB

October 26

Platinum Picks Female Sale, at DanG Charolais, Colborne, ON

November 1

Toronto Royal Charolais Show, A BOSS Show, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON

November 1

Lloydminster (SK) Stockade Roundup Show, A BOSS Show

November 7

Farmfair International Players Club Bull Futurity, 5 pm, Ag Expo Centre, Farmfair International, Edmonton, AB

November 8

Canadian National Charolais Show, 2 pm, A BOSS Show, Ag Expo Centre, Farmfair International, Edmonton, AB

November 15

Cedarlea Farms Girls Night Out Female Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Hodgeville, SK

November 29

Canadian Western Agribition Charolais Show, 1:30 pm, A BOSS Show, Regina, SK

December 5

Char-Maine Ranching Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, Southern Alberta Livestock Exchange, Fort MacLeod, AB

December 9

No Borders Select 13th Annual Sale 1 pm, Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB

December 13

Coyote Flats Charolais Bull Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Coaldale, AB

December 13

Alberta Charolais Association AGM, 2 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB

December 13

Alberta Select Single Bull Show, 4 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB

December 14

Alberta Select Pen Of 3 Bull Show, 9:30 am, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB

December 14

Alberta Select Female Sale, 1:30 pm, Westerner Park Agricenter, Red Deer, AB

December 18

Steppler Farms Female Sale, 1 pm, at the farm, Miami, MB

December 20

Miss Prairie Cove Charolais Female Sale, 1 pm, at the ranch, Bashaw, AB

December 21

Transcon’s White Gold Sale, 1 pm, Red Deer, AB

December 21

Transcon’s National Trust On Ice Sale, Transcon Online

December 22

Superstar Charolais Sale, 2 pm, Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales

December 30

Premier & Guests Fallsview

Production Sale, 7 pm, Listowel, ON

Upcoming Sales

CEDARLEA FARMS “GIRLS NIGHT OUT” HODGEVILLE, SK • NOVEMBER 15, 2024

ALBERTA CHAROLAIS SELECT FEMALE SALE RED DEER, AB • DECEMBER 14, 2024

STEPPLER FARMS FEMALE SALE MIAMI, MB • DECEMBER 18, 2024

PRAIRIE COVE CHAROLAIS FEMALE SALE BASHAW, AB • DECEMBER 20, 2024

SUPERSTAR CHAROLAIS SALE

SASKATOON, SK • DECEMBER 22, 2024

PREMIER & GUESTS FALLS VIEW PRODUCTION SALE

LISTOWEL, ON • DECEMBER 30, 2024

CHRIS POLEY

306-220-5006

SHANE MICHELSON 403-363-9973

BEN WRIGHT 519-374-3335

BOX 2330, WARMAN, SK S0K 4S0 P: 306-933-4200 F: 306-934-0744

INFO@TBARC.COM

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Hunter Charolais

Stop by the farm anytime so we can show you the herd, or watch for us this fall at shows and sales.

We were proud to host the World Congress Tour. We enjoyed meeting breeders from 12 countries and showing them a sample of our program.

A Charolais family operation for over 40 years

Hunter Charolais

Roblin, Manitoba

Doug & Marianne Hunter T204-937-2531

C 204-937-7737 • huntchar@mymts.net Jimmy Hunter 204-937-0219

Michael & Candace Hunter 204-247-0301 Hunter Charolais @HunterCharolais www.huntercharolais.com

Thanks to John & Carolyn Gibson, of St. James, Missouri, Congress participants, for purchasing our embryos in the World Congress Sale.