The official publication for the Manitoba Charolais Association
BULLETIN
by
Owen Sellman
Well, what a fall that was with record setting prices that just kept climbing in an upward trend. Then the new year hit and prices went even higher. What a great time to be a cattle farmer. Whoever thought we would see $7/lb calves selling?
With some producers well into calving, mother nature hasn’t been kind. Throwing temperature swings from -40 to +5 from one day to the next. Hopefully the weather levels out for those of you about to start calving.
The demand for Char cross calves is as good as ever. With today’s prices, producers might as well take advantage of it and send as many pounds to town as possible. Good Char bull crossed with any colour of cow will do just that!
Bull sale season is right around the corner and by the looks of the online catalogues there will be a great selection of bulls available here in Manitoba! Head to the Manitoba Charolais Association web page to find a digital copy of the Manitoba Charolais breeder directory. Happy calving!
Owen Sellman
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MANITOBA CHAROLAIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(l-r): Tyler Stewart, Rae Trimble-Olson (Secretary/Treasurer), Michael Hunter, Owen Sellman (President), Scott Baron (1st Vice President), Justin Robertson, Shawn Airey (CCA Director), Jeff Cavers (2nd Vice President) Missing: Hans Myhre, Trent Hatch, Jared Preston , PRESIDENT
Owen Sellman Box 255 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Scott Baron B ox 1335 Carberry, MB R0K 0H0
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Jeff Cavers Box 237 La Riviere, MB R0G 1A0
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Rae Trimble-Olson Box 882 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
CCA DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Michael Hunter Box 569 Roblin, MB R0L 1P0
CCA DIRECTOR FOR MANITOBA
Shawn Airey Box 639 Rivers, MB R0K 1X0
DIRECTORS
Hans Myhre R.R. #4, Comp. 9A Dauphin, MB R7N 2T7
Trent Hatch Box 123 Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0
Justin Robertson Box 110 Amaranth, MB R0H 0B0
Jared Preston Box 790 Ste. Rose du Lac, R0L 1S0
Tyler Stewart Box 26 Foxwarren, R0J 0R0
C: 204-835-2214 Northof50charolais@outlook.com
C: 204-573-7882 baron_scott8@hotmail.com Ag-Ex Scholarship
H: 204-242-3467
C: 204-242-4448 c2charolaisjeff@gmail.com 4-H
H: 204-252-3115 C: 204-871-1063
H: 204-937-2531
trimblemr@hotmail.com
C: 204-247-0301 mike_hunter40@hotmail.com Ad & Promo Commercial
H: 204-328-7704
C: 204-724-8823
H: 204-638-5664
htacharolais@hotmail.com Bulletin
C: 204-648-6416 hans@myhrelandandcattle.com Website
C: 204-721-3078 pleasantdawnfarms@gmail.com
C: 204-871-3086 barjgenetics@gmail.com Social Media
H: 204-732-2054
C: 204-647-5416
H: 204-847-2213
C: 204-847-0612
jppreston223@gmail.com Scholarship Social Media
sunbladecharolais@hotmail.com Ag-Ex Commercial
SECRETARY
TREASURER
ROYAL MANITOBA WINTER FAIR JUNIOR SHOW
Open to participants 6-21 years of age as of January 1, 2025.
The Prize Book will be available on our website: http://www.provincialexhibition.com/
Online entries at https://www.assistexpo.ca/rmwf
For More Information, Please Contact Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
ROYAL MANITOBA WINTER FAIR
Unit 1A 1200 13th Street
Brandon MB R7A 4S8
Phone (204) 726-3590
Email: entries@provincialex.com
Website: www.royalmanitobawinterfair.com
EARLY BIRD ENTRY DEADLINE: MARCH 8th, 2025
LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 22nd, 2025
Juniors Attention apply today!
MCA SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be a Manitoba resident between the ages of 17 and 21 years of age that is registered. Applicants must be in post secondary education (college, university, trades program) and is using Charolais genetics in their herd or families herd. (proof of acceptance my be provided before the monies is given out)
» Resume must include: Name, Address, Community Involvement, Cattle Industry Involvement (ie. 4-H , junior shows, etc), Three references, Education achievements and post secondary ambitions
» Proof of Charolais genetics to be provided. (Copy of the Charolais animals reg. paper. Must of been purchased in the last three years)
» A picture of the applicant will also be needed after the applicant is selected for announcement purposes
» Essay Topic Please answer the following in essay format. Answers must be typed. Please do not exceed the number of words allotted.
1. How and where does the Charolais breed fit in the beef industry in Manitoba in the future? (250 words)
2. How will you contribute to the beef industry in Manitoba in the future, either through the education you are seeking, the personal career you are seeking or otherwise? Does the Charolais breed fit in those plans? (250 words)
All applications to be sent to Scott Baron Box 1335, Carberry, Manitoba R0K 0H0 baron_scott8@hotmail.com
FACTS
BEDDING
Bedding is used through all phases of cattle production to provide comfort, insulation, protection and traction. It confirms the producer’s commitment to animal care, biosecurity and on-farm food safety. Bedding materials may vary in composition but should be free from chemicals and weed seeds. Bedding provides improved comfort, health and cleanliness benefits.
ANIMAL CARE
CALVING/WINTERING SITES
Access to clean, abundant bedding enables livestock to perform better and have improved health, growth and weight maintenance. Bedding in calving sites must be changed and refreshed regularly to stay clean and reduce incidence of disease transmission amongst calves such as scours. In cold weather, bedding provides insulation against the bare ground and reduces mud and manure build-up on hides, which can increase heat loss. Cattle will maintain and gain better if bedding is provided because feed consumed is directed towards productivity rather than trying to stay warm.
TRANSPORTATION
During long-haul and/or transportation of high risk animals, adequate bedding in trailers can provide traction, minimize stress and decrease the incidence of injury. At rest stops, bedding allows cattle to rest comfortable and reduce the risk of illness at their final destination.
BIOSECURITY
DISEASE TRANSMISSION
Used bedding and manure should be disposed of safely and regularly to prevent transfer of disease pathogens between animals and their environment. Local regulations for manure disposal should always be followed.
CATTLE IN TRANSIT
Manure and dirty bedding should be removed from trucks and trailers in between loads and before entering premises to reduce the risk of spreading disease. If you use your own equipment to haul cattle to other premises, clean before leaving your premise and clean again before returning to your farm. Before cleaning and removing bedding material, make sure a designated cleaning site is used or permission is obtained if on farm.
Note* Weed seeds may not be a health issue for cattle, but bedding containing noxious weeds which can have a long-term effect on the operation with increased labour and chemical control costs.
FOOD SAFETY
Most bedding materials are by-products from crop or lumber. If wood chips, shavings, hog fuel, or other forms of processed wood is used for bedding, ensure the wood has not been treated with preservatives. Many of these products are carcinogenic and have an unknown long-term effect on soil and water. In the case of straw, if the crop was treated with pesticides or herbicides, a “safe to use” withdrawal date must be calculated to prevent potential residues in the cattle.
VBP+ Certified producers require written or verbal assurance from the supplier that bedding products are not contaminated with toxins, chemicals or foreign substances.
For more information on the benefits of bedding visit https://www.beefresearch.ca/research-topic.cfm/onfarm-practices-to-improve-food-safety-74 and https://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/cold-enoughfor-you-bergen/
36 Fall Born Long Yearlings
Homo Pld Homo
HOMO Pld
Congratulations to Teegan Hyndman of Hamiota, MB for winning the $ 1000. Scholarship presented by Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup.
Teegan and her family operate a multi-generational Hereford operation. Teegan is attending Niagara College in Welland, Ontario to pursue a Sports Management Degree and Graphic Design in Ag Promotions while playing on the Women’s Volleyball Team. Teegan is a delegate on the Canadian Junior Hereford Association National Council. In July 2024, she was a co-chairperson of the National Junior Hereford Show, Bonanza, in Brandon, MB. Teegan is also on the Manitoba Junior Hereford Association Board serving in various executive positions over the last few years. Teegan spends her spare time volunteering at Volleyball camps and being an active member of the Hereford Association. She wants to continue to be active and involved in the beef industry in years to come.
Congratulations Teegan!
Please join us Roundup 2025 in Neepawa, Manitoba August 1-3, 2025. Open to Junior Livestock Members who are interested in an educational weekend with workshops, competitions and cattle shows. Watch our facebook for updates or www.mbyouthbeefroundup.weebly.com
BW: 88 LBS • DOB: 24-FEB-24
LT NATIONWIDE 8455 LT LEDGER 0332
SIRE: C2 JIMMY FALLON 46J DAM : DRD MISS ELIGABLE 31F C2 KATE 49C RAMM DREAM GIRL 31D
25M
HIDDEN LAKE MAVERICK 25M
LT NATIONWIDE 8455 JMB FISHER 604D
M HIDDEN LAKE MOE 5M
YOU to our 2024 Female buyers Maple Lake Stock Farms x2 & Bell Haven Farms
SIRE: C2 JIMMY FALLON 46J DAM : C2 MISS KATE 22G
C2 KATE 49C C2 KATE 32C
BW: 105 LBS • DOB 04-FEB-24 42M
HIDDEN LAKE MASSEY 42M
BW: 105 LBS • DOB 29-FEB-24
LT NATIONWIDE 8455 RPJ DIESEL 802F
SIRE: C2 JIMMY FALLON 46J DAM : JMB SHANESE 3H
BW: 97 LBS • DOB 30-JAN-24 5M
SOS APEX PLD 139F JWX GUINNESS 787G
SIRE: BECK’S THREAD 2176J DAM : HIDDEN LAKE BETH 8K BECK’S TEQUILA 69F JMB SHANESE 11H
LAKE MY BULL 96M BW: 85 LBS • DOB 02-APR-24
LT AFFINITY 6221 PLD PRO-CHAR WINCHESTER 6D
C2 KATE 49C JMB MS WHAT-A GIRL 829F
CONIGNED TO:
SIRE: CEDARLEA GANGSTER 10G DAM : HIDDEN LAKE MY MOO 1G CEDARLEA TAPESTRY 80E STEPPLER CCYA 2018 41E
PRAIRIE DISTINCTION 11TH ANNUAL CHAROLAIS BULL SALE MARCH 25 2025 • 1:00PM STRIDE EXHIBITION GROUNDS, NEEPAWA, MB
P:
11TH ANNUAL TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025 1:00 pm DST
Stride Exhibition Grounds Neepawa, MB
15 Two-Year Olds
Most are Polled • Some Red Factor 33 Yearlings
YEARLINGS that will add the PERFORMANCE YOU WANT TWO-YEAR OLD BULLS that aren’t leftovers, but DEVELOPED TO SERVE MORE COWS
Consignors:
R & G MCDONALD LIVESTOCK Ron & Gail McDonald 204-466-2883 C 204-724-2811
JOHNSTON CHAROLAIS Scott & Shelley Johnston C 204-723-5030
CROCUS VALLEY FARMS LTD.
Curtis & Erika Lovett Box 876, Killarney, MB R0k1g0 204-523-8515 C 204-523-2305
HIDDEN LAKE STOCK FARM
Scott & Megan Baron S 204-573-7882 M 204-245-1119
NORTH OF 50 CHAROLAIS Owen & Jen Sellman O 204-496-0969, J 204-496-3887
JMB CHAROLAIS Bert McDonald & Judy Hart 204-212-0722
37M MJC 306L
Sale Manager: 306-584-7937 Helge By 306-536-4261 charolaisbanner@gmail.com Catalogues & Videos available online at www.bylivestock.com
Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY 12
MIAMI, MB
Steppler Farms 14th Annual Bull Sale
FEBRUARY 15
STE. ROSE, MB
Myhre Land & Cattle Co. / Bar J Charolais Bull Sale
FEBRUARY 22
Triple C Charolais Bull Sale
MARCH 14
ASHERN, MB
INGLIS, MB
High Bluff Stock Farms Bull& Female Sale
MARCH 15
OAK LAKE, MB
Pleasant Dawn Charolais 24th Annual Bull Sale
MARCH 17
Tri-N Charolais Farms Bull Sale
MARCH 19
HTA Charolais Bull Sale
MARCH 20
White Meadow Charolais Bull Sale
MARCH 25
LENORE, MB
RIVERS, MB
PIPESTONE, MB
NEEPAWA, MB
Prairie Distinction 11th Annual Charolais Bull Sale
MARCH 27
C2 Charolais Bull Sale
MARCH 29
Tee M Jay Charolais Bull Sale
APRIL 3
LA RIVIÈRE, MB
ASHERN, MB
ROBLIN, MB
Hunter 14th Annual Charolais Bull Sale
JULY 15-19
STETTLER, AB
Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference & Show
AUGUST 1-3
Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up
OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 1
Manitoba Ag Ex
NEEPAWA, MB
BRANDON, MB
OCTOBER 25 - MCA BULLETIN DEADLINE
HTA CHAROLAIS
HUNTER CHAROLAIS
419M
4124M HC 422M
LADY RAIN
S: HC JOHNSTOWN 113J D: BRIDOR ZELMA 7Z BW: 100 WW: 764
S: DC/CRJ TANK E108P D: HC LADY RAIN 904G BW: 87 WW: 673
S: LT RANSOM 8644 D: HC CHAMPAGNE 902G BW: 88 WW 754
LEGACYS
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