Manitoba Charolais Bulletin - Fall Round-Up 2017

BULLETIN Manitoba Charolais

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The official publication for the Manitoba Charolais Association

FALL ROUND UP 2017

Char o l a i s

Proven, Predictable, Performance

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Manitoba Charolais

President’s

Message

BULLET I N The official publication for the Manitoba Charolais Association

Hans Myhre

Publisher

Greetings, welcome to the new look MCA Bulletin. First off, I should introduce myself. My name is Hans Myhre. Along with my wife Mary and two sons Ethan and Noah, I operate Myhre Land & Cattle just south of Dauphin.

Prairie Pistol Designs Melissa McRae RR 1 Box 57 Brandon, MB R7A 5Y1 204-573-9903

Photos Provided by Joan Airey, High Bluff Stock Farms, Helge By, Tanya Airey, LEJ Charolais

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BULLETIN Manitoba Charolais

Publications Agreement #0041265055

The offical pulication for the Manitoba Charolais Association

CHAROL AIS

Proven, Predictable, Performance

Photo Credit to Cline Cattle Co.

Tentative Deadlines 2018 Spring ‘Bull’ Issue

JANUARY 25th

2018 Fall ‘Round Up’ Issue

September 10th

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At the MCA pen show and AGM this past July, I was elected president of the MCA. Thank you to all that attended, brought cattle and helped to make the pen show a success this year. I believe the AGM in this format brought out the most members that I have seen at a meeting since I’ve been involved with the MCA. I look forward to working with the group of directors we have on the board. We are a young and enthusiastic group.

Looking forward into the fall I would like to encourage everyone, whether you’re a purebred or commercial producer, to get involved in our upcoming events.

Your participation will help to keep the excitement going around the Charolais breed in Manitoba. The end of October brings our National Show and Sale to Brandon. I hope to see everyone out to support and share in the fun that the planning committee has got in store for us. Later this fall there are dispersal sales for Pleasant Dawn Charolais and Tee M Jay Farms. There is also the No Borders female sale and the Stepplers will once again be hosting a female sale. Don’t miss out on your chance to add excellent genetics to your herd.

If there is anything you feel that the MCA could or should be doing, please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the directors.

May your harvest and other fall work progress well and we’ll see you in Brandon!

Hans Myhre

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Manitoba Charolais Board of directors

L-R: Ron McDonald, Shawn Airey, Matthew Ramsey, Jeff Cavers, Trent Hatch, Hans Myhre, Scott Johnson, Andre Steppler, Jim Olson, Rae Trimble-Olson, Jared Preston, Blaine Cline, Micheal Hunter, Tyler Stewart, Missing: Rob Gilliland

PRESIDENT H: 204-638-5664 C: 204-648-6416

hans@myhrelandandcattle.com

Breeder Map

H: 204-242-3467 C: 204-242-4448

c2charolais@inethome.ca

Juniors

H: 204-435-2463 C: 204-750-1951

steppleran@hotmail.com

Ads & Promo

H: 204-252-3115 C: 204-871-1063

trimblemr@hotmail.com

4-H

H: 204-252-3115 C: 204-856-6357

lejcharolais@gmail.com

Box 639 Rivers, MB R0K 1X0

H: 204-328-7704 C: 204-724-8823

htacharolais@hotmail.com

Blaine Cline

Box 268 Belmont, MB R0K 0C0

H: 204-537-2367 C: 204-523-0062

bjcline@mymts.net

Website Scholarship

Rob Gilliland

Box 1558 Virden, MB R0M 2C0

H: 204-748-2000 C: 204-748-5999

onebigeye14@gmail.com

Bulletin

Trent Hatch

Box 132 Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0

H: 204-855-3078 C: 204-721-3078

trent.hatch@gmail.com

4-H

Michael Hunter

Box 569 Roblin, MB R0L 1P0

H: 204-937-2531 C: 204-247-0301

mike_hunter40@hotmail.com

Ads & Promo, Breeder Map

Scott Johnston

Box 123 Rathwell, MB R0G 1S0

H: 204-749-2247 C: 204-723-5030

h.scott.johnston@gmail.com

Bulletin, Commercial & Purebred Breeder

Ron McDonald

Box 85, Sidney, MB R0H 1L0

H: 204-466-2883 C: 204-724-2811

rgmcdonaldlivestock@inethome.ca

Bulletin, Commercial & Purebred Breeder

Jared Preston

Box 790, Ste. Rose du Lac, R0L 1S0

H: 204-732-2054 C: 204-647-5416

jppreston223@gmail.com

Juniors, Scholarship

Matthew Ramsey Box 214, Strathclair, R0J 2C0

H: 204-365-2729 C: 204-3650976

rammercharolais@hotmail.com

Ag-Ex, Scholarship

Tyler Stewart

H: 204-847-2213 C: 204-847-0612

sunbladecharolais@hotmail.com

4-H

Hans Myhre

RR 4 Comp. 9A Dauphin, MB R7N 2T7

1st VICE PRESIDENT Jeff Cavers

Box 237 La Riviere, MB R0G 1A0

2nd VICE PRESIDENT Andre Steppler

Box 340 Miami, MB R0G 1H0

Secretary/Treasurer Rae Trimble-Olson

Box 882 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7

CCA Director AT LARGE Jim Olson

Box 882 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7

CCA Director FOR MANITOBA Shawn Airey Directors

Box 26, Foxwarren, R0J 0R0

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canadiancharolaisassociation @canCharolais

CCA Message

mreekie@charolais.com

Mel Reekie

It’s our pleasure to be headed back to Friendly Manitoba for the 2017 Edition of the Canadian Charolais National Show and Sale. Building upon the enthusiasm of the last National held in Manitoba, this year is sure to be another standout. Hosting the National Show and Sale is an event to celebrate not only provincial prosperity but also national accomplishments of our breed.

Our female enrollments have been on the rise the last few years as breeders make decisions to increase their Charolais genetics; given the continued demand for Charolais bulls, it’s no secret they add to your bottom line. As I’ve travelled through the provinces this year, it has been a widespread enthusiastic atmosphere. Charolais isn’t just a buzz word, it’s the product producers are seeking. As breeders, you can pat yourself on the back for sustaining and improving upon the breed while continuing to provide a commodity that’s in high demand. Success breeds success.

So, why not celebrate? Plan to join us October 26 and 27 during Manitoba Ag-Ex to support your breed and network with fellow breeders whether in the show ring, the sale crowd or back at the show box.

See you in Brandon!

Mel Reekie General Manager, Canadian Charolais Association

Donna Jackson named Woman of Distinction Donna Jackson, High Bluff Stock Farm, from Inglis, MB was among 10 “Women of Distinction” recognized by the Brandon YWCA at the 30th annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala. Donna was recognized in the Agriculture field.

Awards of distinction are presented annually to Manitoban women who have distinguished themselves in their careers, achievements as individuals, members of the community and as a role model for other women and girls. Proceeds from the Woman of Distinction event support the essential programs and services provided by the YWCA Brandon within the community.

Donna is a community builder. She helped initiate the local community co-op grocery store, she is an adult advisor to the Canadian Charolais Youth association, a volunteer for Ag in the classroom, a 4-H Leader, a Manitoba Canola Growers Be-Well co-operator, a past executive of Manitoba Outstanding Young Farmers, and Jackson’s also open their farm gate and share their farming experiences with the Roblin grade eleven Agriculture Class. Donna is passionate about the beef industry and is committed to sharing her farm to food story!

Pee wees at Harding Fair

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CCYA Report Keegan Blehm CCYA 2017 was held in Barrie, Ontario with 59 juniors being in attendance from New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Throughout the week everyone had fun, lots of laughs and a good time overall with lots of new friends being made. I would like to thank the Ontario Junior Charolais Association for being so hospitable and hosting a fantastic and memorable conference. Now it’s Manitoba’s turn to host CCYA in 2018. We have decided to have it in Brandon.

With great facilities and lots of planning going into on, it’s sure to be a great adventure filled with memories. Some events that will be happening in the next couple of months; the MYCA will be having a donation heifer draw at Manitoba Ag Ex to raise money for next summer’s CCYA. Tickets will be $10 and be purchased from any MYCA member or Andre Steppler. Thank you Steppler Farms for donating the heifer. Next the CCYA national board will be holding their semen auction at Agribiton in November.

The semen auction proceeds go towards programs of the National Board. Particularly, the leadership scholarships which are presented at the conference.

Keegan Blehm

CCYA Mission The objective of the CCYA are to develop and strengthen youth involvement in the breeding, raising, and promotion of Charolais cattle, as well as to unite youth from across Canada.

The existence of the National Board, which includes representatives from the various provinces/regions, ensures that all regions are given an equal opportunity to be involved with the CCYA, and fosters communication between the various regions. The board is responsible for providing insight and recommendations to the Conference and Show executive, maintaining a positive relationship with the Canadian Charolais Association, and overseeing the various CCYA programs that take place.

CCYA @charolaisyouth charolaisyouth@gmail.com

Attention Juniors

MCA SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship is open to any one 17- 21 years of age that is registered in a post secondary education (college, university, trades program) that is using Charolais genetics in their herd or families herd.

Resume must include: Name address Education achievements and post secondary ambitions (proof of acceptance my be provided before the monies is given out) Community involvement Cattle industry involvement _ eg. 4-H , junior shows, etc Three references 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

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Essay How has the cattle industry affected their life and why is the breed Charolais I a part of their genetic selection All applications to be sent to Matthew Ramsey Box 214, Strathclair, R0J 2C0 rammercharolais@hotmail.com

Stop by anytime to view our bull & heifer pen!

Special thank you to

Proud to consign to the

hta Bull sale March 21, 2018 - Neepawa, MB We would like to sincerely thank all the buyers, bidders and everyone that attended the 2017 bull sale

fischer charolais for purchasing Rammer Deon 636D

HTA Toledo 448B

HTA InITIATIve 462B

Toledo sires long sided calves that are born easily and grow quickly. He is in the top 1% for weaning and yearling weight. His calves will add calving ease and performance to your herd.

Initiative is an extremely well muscled bull and he is passing these traits onto his off spring. His calves have loads of middle and hind quarter, they are born easy with a moderate birth weight and possess lots of growth potential. He is also in the top 1% for weaning and yearling weight. Sire of Rammer Deon 636D.

Watch for offspring of these sires at the National Charolais Show & the 2018 HTA bull sale MATTHEW, SARAH, CLAIRE, MYRA & EMILY RAMSEY PO BOX 214 • STRATHCLAIR, MB R0J 2C0 PH: 204-365-2729 CELL 204-365-0976 (Matthew) CELL 204-851-3739 (Sarah) EMAIL: rammercharolais@hotmail.com

23 years in the Charolais business! @rammercharolais

Rammer Charoalis

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Fall Open HOuSe

SATURDAY, NovembeR 25

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Everyone is welcome to come view our 2018 prospects

SireS include:

ledger, Velocity, Bulletproof, Symbol and Kingston

Thank you to our 2017 Bull Buyers!

Offering a $1000.00 Bull Sale credit at this years ag ex in Brandon on October 26th

For more inFormation call: Brad and Juanita cline 204-537-2367(house) 204-523-0062(cell) email: bjcline@mymts.net www.clinecattlecompany.ca

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2017 Summer show A fantastic day at the MCA AGM and Pen Show, held July 22 with record attendance!

Welcome to Andre Steppler, Jared Preston and Tyler Stewart to the Board of Directors and thank you to retiring director Kevin Stebeleski for your many years on the Board.

Congratulations to all the Pen Show winners and thanks to all the brought cattle out!

Judged by Ken Foster, Dauphin and Campbell Forsyth, Eriksdale

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SHOW RESULTS

{ 1 } Purebred cow with heifer calf: High Bluff Stock Farms { 2 } Purebred cow with bull calf: Pleasant Dawn Charolais { 3 } 2 year old purebred with bull calf: Happy Haven Charolais { 4 } 2 year old purebred with heifer calf: Sunblade Charolais { 5 } Pair of bred heifers: HTA Charolais { 6 } Commercial pair with heifer: Erin Jackson (black) Commercial pair with steer: Bert McDonald (black) - no picture

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Purebred Charolais Breeder of the year C2 Charolais - Jeff & Jackie Cavers & Family

By: Joan Airey C2 Charolais a third generation operation located near LaRiviere in the Pembina Valley received Purebred Charolais Breeder of the Year Award at the annual Manitoba Charolais Annual General Meeting and Pen Show in Dauphin recently. C2 is owned and operated by Jeff and Jackie Cavers along with the help of their three sons: Keegan, Fischer and Lukas. They have thirteen hundred acres of grain and one hundred and twenty purebred Charolais cows with a strong yearling bull program.

“Jeff ’s Dad always had cattle and used Maine Anjou bulls. From the day Jeff could walk he was always out helping with the cattle. His love for cattle grew when he was in 4-H and his career in 4-H was successful. In 2001 when he was in his early twenties he leased his first group of Charolais cattle from his Aunt and Uncle Lloyd and Lorraine Cavers who own Cavers Charolais in Neepawa .”said Jackie Cavers.

“The Charolais breed is the easiest way to add value to a commercial herd as buyers want Charolais calves to feed! We were running two hundred and twenty commercial cows when he started into the purebred business. When we had the commercial herd we had various breeds bred to different breeds. Once we used more and more Charolais bulls those calves always brought more money. Especially the heifer calves. We were getting more money for the char heifer calves than the steers of other breeds.” said Jeff Cavers.

“Jeff worked out west in Camrose for a year but wasn’t happy when not working with cattle. Cattle are part of who we are as challenging as this farm lifestyle can be in today’s world. The cattle end of our operation is what keeps us going. We promote our cattle at small community fairs all over southern and central Manitoba, Ag-Ex in Brandon, Agribition in Regina, Douglas Test Station, No Borders Purebred Sale, and Hi-Way Sale in previous years. We have exported cattle to Russia three years in a row through Xport International. We market our bulls through a purebred sale Prairie Distinction Charolais Bull in Neepawa every March.” said Jackie Cavers.

Jeff has been active on the board of Douglas Test Station, Vice-President of the Manitoba Charolais Association, and involved wth Manitou Ag Society. Jackie is a 4-H leader on the committee for Manitoba Beef Round-Up. While son Keegan is a Junior 4-H leader and on CCYA National Board as representative for Manitoba MCYA. Keegan is attending his second year at Brandon University working on his science degree with an interest in agricultural economics. He has started his own Charolais herd, continually adding to it. The Cavers family strongly support many youth programs and event such as local 4-H shows, Young Ranchman’s in Swift Current, SK. and have attended the Canadian Charolais Youth Association Annual Event the past four years and Alberta Synergy.

Jackie is a graduate of Olds College Animal Health Technology program. She worked in dentistry and general medicine for fifteen years in a small animal hospital. She is a advocate for youth programs. The Cavers let young people in the community adopt a calf so they can experience and participate in the 4-H beef program and also encourage these young people to attend events such as Round-Up in Neepawa.

“There is so much untapped potential in our young people and so many opportunities and life lessons in the cattle environment that can build solid character, confidence, and good work ethic. I believe these values are not always presented in a young person’s life now a day. Cattle can help give them this.” said Jackie.

Jeff, Jackie and family work together on the farm and make C2 a successful operation.

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Commercial Charolais Breeder of the year

Sora-Horan Farms - Martin, Deona & Amy Horan

By: Joan Airey Martin, Deona, and Amy Horan, owners of Soura-Horan Farms from Bowsman, MB. were recently named Commercial Charolais Breeders of the Year at annual Manitoba Charolais Pen Show and AGM in Dauphin.

“In 1973 my father-in-law Leland Soura bought his first registered Charolais bull. Deona and I began purchasing cows in 1998 and farmed with Leland and Russell until 2008 when we took over the farming operation. We continued to purchase Charolais bulls and run a commercial Charolais herd. Deona’s brother Russell farmed until 2008 and had a herd of eighty cows with a Charolais Influence when we took over the operation. We continued to purchase Charolais bulls and run a Charolais commercial herd of cows. We will be calving out approximately four hundred and thirty cows this winter of which three hundred are Charolais and the rest are percentage Charolais cross cows. We normally wean our calves in October and background them until January or February. Our calves are sold through WD Livestock in Roblin and are sent to a feed in Ontario. We have marketed them this way for two years and the same feeder is calling for our calves’ again.” said Martin Horan.

Martin’s wife is office manager for Doaks Bulk Fuels in Swan River three days a week and the rest of the time she can be found working on the farm either running equipment or working with cattle.

“Our daughter Amy farms with us full-time and has forty-five Charolais cows of her own.

She owns some pasture and rents some grain land. Since 1998 we have had a meat goat operation around 2004 we were up to five hundred does kidding but have since scaled back to a herd of approximately seventy-five does. Our kids are marketed into Alberta for meat with some going to various producers as breeding stock.” said Horan.

The Horan family also crop approximately eighteen hundred acres of canola, wheat, barley, oats and soybeans.

“We are presently running twenty Purebred Charolais bulls. Charolais bulls mean performance for us that means more pounds at weaning which means dollars in our pocket.” said Horan

Chase Airey’s MYBR Champion Photography Entry

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1oth Annual MANITOBA YOUTH BEEF ROUND UP Manitoba Charolais Youth included: Chase Airey, Fisher & Lucas Cavers, Brett & Angel Grieves On August 4th to 6th, 2017 sixty-nine enthusiastic Manitoba and Saskatchewan junior cattle producers attended the 10th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup in Neepawa, Manitoba. Excitement in the cattle industry brought out a top-notch group of interested cattle producers and 78 head of cattle plus calves.

Where else can you attend an event with 69 Junior members all working together as teams and in individual competitions, to learn the skills needed in the Livestock Industry. This is not just any cattle show, it is an all-around event to promote and educate youth to continue in the livestock industry. Our show would not happen without our dedicated sponsors and committee members who have stood behind this Junior All Breeds Show and helped to make it a success.

The weekend started off Friday morning with a presentation from Liz Carey on cattle handling. In the afternoon, the Juniors had a chance to try what they learned with a hands-on cattle sorting demonstration and clinic. Friday evening all Juniors participated in the Ag Challenge – a fun, hands on challenge where teams work together to complete 10 stations related to the cattle industry. This competition is sponsored by Mazer Group and is a great way for Juniors to work together, make new friendships, learn something new and have fun while doing it!

On Saturday, the Juniors were busy with many different events. In the morning they participated in public speaking, individual judging and attended a presentation by Carman and Donna Jackson on Advocacy. In the afternoon, the Juniors took part in team judging, team fitting, the stockman’s knowledge competition and the pee wees had a demonstration put on by Blair McRae. On Saturday, Ambassador and Scholarship Interviews also took place. Saturday evening was wrapped up with the Cook-Off competition sponsored by Enns Brothers and a slip n’ slide to cool off for the day!

Sunday was show day. Thank-you to our show day judges, Levi Jackson and Jared Glasman. Juniors participated in showmanship classes in the morning and then confirmation classes in the afternoon. We rounded the day off with a parade of champions and a parade of 13 4-H champions then finished the evening off with awards and 10th anniversary cake.

Thank you to the judges, presenters and helpers for the weekend were: Chuck Terin of Enns Brothers, Biannca Bernasconi, Pam de Rocquigny, Jay Rimke, Dillon Hunter, Peter Penner of Manitoba Beef Producers, Monty Thomson, Joanne Best, Laura Horner, Jake Rawluk, Brodie Hunter, Carman and Donna Jackson, Brett McRae, Bert McDonald and Raina Syrnyk.

Congratulations to

Brett Grieve on winning Champion Mixed Breed Female and Champion Mixed Breed Bull Calf and to Chase Airey for winning Champion Pee Wee Public Speaking, Pee Wee Photography and runner up for Pee Wee Grand Aggregate

Thank you to all the Charolais Sponsors & Supporters!

The Manitoba Charolais Association it proud to be a gold sponsor.

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Canola Connect Harvest Camp

Held at High Bluff Stock Farms

On September 9, 2017 HBSF had the privilege to host our 6th #CanolaConnect Harvest Camp. Each year farm families stop (yes, stop) harvest to share their farm stories, to answer questions, to give pasture tours and combine rides, to build relationships and trust and to share a meal with influential consumers such as nutritionists, media personalities, food bloggers, chefs, dietitians, home economists, and other interested stakeholders. #CanolaConnect is hosted by the Manitoba & Canadian Canola growers who do a tremendous job of making meaningful and lasting connections between farmers and consumers.

The key message that HBSF hopes that all the campers take away from their stop at the pasture is that Canada beef is the most trusted beef source in the world and our standards are incredibly high. That they should feel proud to serve their friends and families Canadian beef.

Additional conversations this year were around hormones, antibiotics, beef genetics, production, feed lots and animal husbandry. New this year was a section on sustainable land use as we took campers to a pasture where the ground has never been broken and native grasslands flourish. We dug soil cores and looked at the different horizons and the amount of top soil (3 inches of top soil and then rock) to discuss why the soil in this type of land is not and never has been suitable for growing crops, and that a good way to protect and sustainably utilize this grassland is to graze it for beef production.

Hosting canola camp has been one of our most rewarding experiences. We have learnt that consumers want and are open to learning and talking about farming practices and that if we take the time to tell our food story to them that they can be our biggest advocates. We look forward to hosting many more canola camps and encourage everyone to reach out and get to know consumers because they want to know you and your food story!

DON’T DELAY WITH DNA

With Salee Season fast approaching, don’t delay with your DNA samples. Turn around times on submitted DNA samples are running at FOUR WEEKS (from the time the lab receives your sample). SUBMIT YOUR SAMPLES EARLY to avoid disappointment.

COLLECT THE HAIR REQUIRED

AI Sires require Parentage Verification (sire and dam) don’t forget to pull hair on those dams!

ALL WALKING Bulls require DNA Donor Dams require Parentage Verification ET Calves require Parentage Verification

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is selling the

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of our 2017 heifer calves in the Canadian National Charolais Sale October 26, 2017at Ag-Ex in Brandon, MB.

Find us at Ag Ex, Agribition and No Borders Sale this fall!

Mark your Calendar: March 16 ,2018 FAMILY TRADITION BULL SALE

Carman & Donna Jackson & Family, Inglis MB

Phone: (204)564-2547 Cell: (204) 773-6448 @HighBluff_SF

www.facebook.com/highbluffstockfarm Instagram Highbluff_sf Fall Round Up 2017

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Rivers 4-H Achievement

{ 1 } HTA presents Jordan Veitch with the

Best Behaved Calf Award. { 2-5 } Pee Wees Chase & Blake Airey

in Showmanship & Grooming

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{ 6 } Erik Olson Grand Champion Steer (1380 lbs.) { 7 } Kiernan Olson Showing his cow/calf pair { 8 } Kiernan Olson Reserve Champion Steer (1490 lbs.) { 9 } Erik Olson showing his heifer

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Jim, Rae, Kiernan and Erik Olson Portage la Prairie, MB 204 252-3115 or 204 856-6357 lejcharolais@gmail.com

CHAROLAIS LEJ 703E

JS Navajo Red 15X by HC Xpedition 52X

LEJ 701E

TR Red Smoke by JS Navajo Red 15X

Watch for us at Manitoba Ag-Ex & the No Borders Select Sale private treaty sales also available

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R&G McDonalD livestock

Kevin, Crystal, Kory, and Shaylin

Stebeleski

Box 266, Oakburn,MB

Cell: 204-365-6010 Res: 204-234-5425 happyhaven@goinet.ca

Quality Polled Charolais

Ron & Gail McDonald 204-466-2883 (H) Box 85, Sidney, MB R0H 1L0 204-724-2811 (C) email: rgmcdonaldlivestock@inethome.ca

You will never been seen if you don’t advertise!

Book today Rae 204-252-3315

Portage Inter club Achievement

Kiernan Olson won Champion Intermediate Grooming Erik Olson won Champion Junior Grooming & champion junior showmanship.

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Come to the wheat kiNg jaCkPot Bull Show on October 26, 2017 at 3 PM eNteR to wiN A Johnston Charolais or one of 10 plus other $1000 sales credits offered by Manitoba breeders to be used in spring of 2018.

Johnston Charolais $1000 bull sales credit applies to our Prairie Distinction Charolais Bull Sale entries or private treaty bulls.

Must be in attendance to win!

We have a strong group of summer 2016 born bulls on development off of balanced sires such as Steppler’s Intuition, Merit Roundup, Silverstream Geddes.

These will be on offer at the Prairie Distinction Charolais Bull Sale in Neepawa, MB, as well as private treaty.

Johnston Charolais Scott, Shelley, Madison and Gavin Johnston Box 123 Rathwell, MB R0G 1S0 Home: 204-749-2247 Cell: 204-723-5030 Email: h.scott.johnston@gmail.com

We proudly support the Canadian Charolais Youth Association and the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup.

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Myhre Land & Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 National Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 No Borders Select Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Pleasant Dawn Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Prairie Pistol Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Purebred Breeder of the Year. . . . . . . . . 12 R&G McDonald Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Rammer Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Scarth Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Steppler Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Sunny Ridge Stock Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Wheat King Bull Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Index

By Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 15 C2 Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cline Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 22 Fountian Tire, Virden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Happy Haven Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 High Bluff Stock Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 HTA Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OBC Hunter Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Johnston Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Keystone Lovestock Services . . . . . . . . . 22 LEJ Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Murray Chev Cadillac GMC. . . . . . . . . . 22

Committed to Agriculture Advocacy at High Bluff Stock Farms

In June, high school students from Roblin went to High Bluff Stock Farm to learn about agriculture.

For a hands on experience with real life application, the students were given tips on how to buy bulls – students were given sale catalogues, access to the Charolais registry, bull sale order and weights/ measurements.

Students also had descriptions of the herds that the bulls would be purchased for and walked through the 5 bulls that HBSF had left to deliver. It was a great day, great students and amazing teachers!

October 27 Canadian National Charolais Show, 2:00 p.m., Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB December 5 No Borders Select Sale, 1:00 p.m., Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB December 9 Tully & Arlene Hatch, Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Dispersal Sale, 1:00 p.m., Heartland Livestock, Brandon, MB December 13 Steppler Farms “A Piece of the Program” Female Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the Steppler Sale Barn, Miami, MB JANUARY 25 MCA Bulletin Deadline

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October 26 Wheat City Jackpot Bull Show, 3:00 p.m, Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB Canadian National Charolais Sale, 7:00 p.m., Keystone Centre

selling in THe nATionAl sAle - oCTobeR 26, 2017

Keys All stAte x HtA senAtor 8130U, bred to HtA Astroid 603d

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Come see us in Brandon at Ag Ex where there will be a chance to win a bull sale credit at the Wheat City Bull Show

Thank you to all that supported our 2017 bull sale Steppler Farms Ltd., Miami, MB Verwey Farms, Portage La Prairie, MB Darrell & Roxanne Johnson, Ashern, MB Laurel Creek Ranch, Abernathy, SK Jake Fehr, Miami, MB Brad Single, Plumas, MB Ken & Cindy Routledge, Lenore, MB Darren Smith, Rorketon, MB Jim & Donna Smith, Rorketon, MB Tyler Riglin, Cartwright, MB R Lazy B Ranch, Nome, ND Clint & Rick Miller, Lundar, MB FDKL Charolais, Ochre River, MB Bruce Geisel, Holland, MB Gary Smith, Holland, MB Peter Driedger, Elm Creek, MB Alvin Bauman, Gladstone, MB

Wayne Riglin, Cartwright, MB Blaine Harder, Minnedosa, MB Soura-Horan Farms, Bowsman, MB G & D Riglin, Cartwright, MB M & D Farms, Strathclair, MB Steve Ganczer, Dauphin, MB Mark Schram, Cartwright, MB Brian Sillen, Clanwilliam, MB Richard Puhach, McCreary, MB River Hills Ranch Ltd., Strathclair, MB Boyd Abas, Hodgson, MB Dwayne Patterson, Crooked Creek, AB Alan Landaker, Brownvale, AB Perry Maduke, Olha, MB Raymond Mychasiw, Rossburn, MB Justin Jackson, Inglis, MB

Thanks to Lady Fane Charolais, PEI for purchasing a package of heifers this spring.

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HTA CHARolAis

Guest Bull Sale & MARCH 21, 2018

Hei fer calves for sale by private treaty

Shawn & Tanya Airey & family H) 204-328-7704 C) 204-724-8823 PO Box 639 Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 htacharolais@hotmail.com

www.htacharolais.com