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Superstar Charolais Sale
Superstar Charolais Sale December 19, 2021 • Saskatoon, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. Gross Average
1/3 Bull $30,000 $30,000 1 Cow/Calf Pair 21,000 21,000 8 Bred Heifers 172,500 21,560 11 Heifer Calves 119,000 10,818 5 Embryo Lots 34,400 6,880 1 Pick of the Herd Flush 11,000 11,000 2 Semen Lots 23,500 11,750 1 Pregnant Recipient 10,500 10,500 29 1/3 Lots $421,900 $14,385
The 2nd edition of the Superstar Charolais Sale held at Saskatoon Livestock Services saw a nice sized crowd take in the event in person, with active bidding happening throughout the barn and online. High Selling Bull
Lot 1, BRCHE WHITE BEAR 8505 PLD ET (Polled, -1.5 BW EPD), sired by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld, out of a TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET daughter. Sold full possession, 1/3 Canadian semen interest, and 100 straws of semen for $30,000 to Heritage View Cattle. Consigned by Prairie Cove
Mike Elder and Craig Wilgenbusch teamed up to purchase a high selling heifer calf
Charolais, Bashaw, AB and Autumn Dietrich, Muleshoe, TX. High Selling Cow/Calf Pair
Lot 16A, HKS MS LOIS 57G (Polled, -.3 BW EPD, 58 WW EPD, 110 YW EPD, 48 TM EPD), sired by WCR Commissioner 593 P, out of a JWX Silver Buckle 524U daughter, bred to Pleasant Dawn Connection 195G. Sold for $13,500 to CasBar Farms, Blaine Lake. Consigned by Howe Coulee Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Lot 16B, HKS MS LOIS 6J (Polled, 70 lb BW, -1.3 BW EPD, 54 WW EPD, 105 YW EPD, 50 TM), sired by Whitecap Embargo 7E. Sold for $7,500 to Phillips Farms, Estevan. Consigned by Howe Coulee Charolais. High Selling Bred Heifers
Lot 19, MISS PRAIRIE COVE 44H (Homo Polled, -1.6 BW EPD, 23 M EPD), sired by CCC WC Resource 417 P, out of an HTA Whitehot 105A daughter, bred to BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET. Sold for $38,000 to Longview Cattle Co., Grenfell. Consigned by Prairie Cove Charolais.
Lot 24, C2 HOLLY 16H (Polled, 53 WW EPD, 103 YW EPD, 46 TM EPD),
Shar and Rayel Kaczmar bought the high selling bred heifer sired by RPJ Diesel 802F, out of a JWX Silver Bullet 524W daughter, bred to Beck’s Innovation 939G. Sold for $27,000 to Sugar Loaf Charolais, Minburn, AB. Consigned by C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB. High Selling Heifer Calves
Lot 5, MISS W2 JULIETTE 13J (Polled, -.3 BW EPD, 26 M EPD, 46 TM EPD), sired by D R Revelation 467, out of an HRJ Crowd Favourite 515C daughter. Sold for $32,000 to Greg Peck, Maryland, USA. Consigned by W2 Farms, Lanigan.
Lot 10, WGD MISS CRUSH 20J (Polled, 93 lb BW, -2.7 BW EPD), sired by LT Ransom 8644, out of a JIL Thunder Roll 69Z daughter. Sold for $18,000 to Elder Charolais, Coronach and Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite. Consigned by Daines Cattle, Red Deer County. High Selling Embryos
Lot 29, five grade A Canadian and US qualified embryos, Elder’s Houlio 4H x Elder’s Dalyce Rayel 80C. Sold for $3,100/embryo ($15,500) to Prairie Cove Charolais. Consigned by Elder Charolais.
Tim, Justine and Tyler Bullick purchased the high selling embryo lot for their PCC operation
March Deadlines
Ad Deadline February 16, 2022
The British Charolais Cattle Society Ltd are extending an invitation to Charolais breeders throughout the world to visit the United Kingdom. The Congress will visit Charolais herds and noted points of interest in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Not only will top quality Charolais herds be visited, but we will pass through some breath taking scenery and visit major visitor attractions.
We look forward to extending a warm welcome to all participants
World Charolais Congress Schedule 7 - 18 July 2022
Thursday 7th July – Hilton T4 London Heathrow x 1 night
Arrival into London Heathrow Airport. Meet & greet and short walk to the hotel. 6.30pm Welcome drinks reception and buffet style dinner in the hotel with a Congress Introduction/Presentation
Friday 8th July - Mercure Telford Hotel x 2 nights
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out. Visit to the Barker family: Caylers Herd – Tea/coffee on arrival with introduction and tour, lunch included. Visit & refreshments at Kenilworth Castle a vast medieval fortress that endured a famous siege and later became an Elizabethan palace, now among Britain’s biggest historical sites. Continue to Telford and check into hotel for 2 nights, dinner included.
Saturday 9th July - Mercure Telford Hotel
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit to the Price family: Oakchurch Herd – Tea/coffee on arrival with introduction, farm walk to include cattle, farm shop enterprise, reed bed system, fruit fields and processing areas, lunch included. Visit to the Corbett Family: Teme Herd –Tea/coffee, cake on arrival with introduction. Farm Walk over the Wales/England border, Afternoon Tea style early evening meal included. Return to the hotel.
Sunday 10th July - Hilton Hotel York X 2 nights
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out. Visit to the Matson family: Twemlows Stud & AI Centre – one of the UK’s leading artificial insemination and embryo transfer centres with a throughput in excess of 300 mares, using over 130 different stallions each year. Continue to York. Check into hotel for 2 nights, dinner included.
Monday 11th July - Hilton York Hotel
Breakfast in the hotel. World Congress AGM in the hotel, lunch & refreshments included. Alternative: Walking tour of historic York and free time to explore this beautiful city and free evening for dinner at own cost – a chance to sample one of the many restaurants and bars located within easy walking distance to the hotel.
Tuesday 12th July - Doubletree by Hilton Newcastle
Check out and depart early, boxed breakfast included. Full day at Great Yorkshire Show – Charolais National Show judging day and time to enjoy the largest agricultural show in England. Refreshments & snacks available throughout the day on the Charolais stand. Dinner on the showground. Travel to Newcastle and check into hotel for 1 night.
Wednesday 13th July - Peebles Hydro Hotel
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out. Visit to the Jeffrey family: Kersknowe Herd – Tea/coffee on arrival with introduction and tour of their mixed Borders farm boasting magnificent views of the area, lunch included. Visit to the Sawrij family: Swalesmoor Herd – Tour of the farm and supper with entertainment included. Continue to Peebles and check into hotel for 1 night.
Thursday 14th July - Gretna Hall & Greens Hotels
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out. Visit to Ross Farming Co Ltd: Roscoe Herd – Welcome introduction and tour to view the 350 crossbred commercial cows with Charolais and other calves at foot and finishing cattle. They also run crossbred sheep. Lunch included. Visit to the MacGregor family: Allanfauld Herd – Introduction and tour of this mixed hill farm to view pedigree Charolais and commercial cattle and the Blackfaced, Texel and Bluefaced Leicester sheep for which the family are famous, supper included. Continue to Gretna and check into hotel for 1 night.
Friday 15th July - Hilton Belfast Hotel X 3 nights
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out. Free time to explore Gretna Green – home of the runaway bride with an opportunity to purchase traditional Scottish goods: whisky, tartan, shortbread etc. Visit to Goldie family: Solwayfirth Herd – Welcome tea/coffee on arrival and tour of this mixed livestock farm, meal included. Continue to Cairnryan for ferry over to Belfast. On arrival, short transfer to your hotel and check in for 3 nights.
Saturday 16th July - Hilton Belfast Hotel
Breakfast in the hotel.Full day at Castle Wellan Show – judging starts at 10am Lunch overlooking the Castle included.Return to the hotel, dinner included.
Sunday 17th July - Hilton Belfast Hotel
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit to the Connolly family: Brigadoon Herd – Tea/coffee and introduction on arrival, farm walk with lunch included. Return to the hotel. Time to freshen up. Final Gala Dinner at Titanic Exhibition included.
Monday 18th July
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out and transfer to Belfast International Airport. For Further information please contact Field Farms Tours Ltd Tel: 0044 (0)1636 616060
