Office Memo

CGA OFFICE MEMO Sarah Van Schothorst CEO

The Fall Show and Sale season is approaching and DNA has already been coming in steady. Please remember that the turnaround time for DNA testing is 21 days from when the sample arrives at the lab. However in some situations samples may need to be re-processed or if sample quality is an issue the lab may need another one. This can all contribute to delays so getting it done early is essential. TSU supply shortages have come to an end. The office is fully stocked so you can contact the CGA for any TSU supplies you may need.

We have also had DNA requests coming in for the Female Foundation project. Any female being DNA’d is eligible to be enrolled. Females can get the 100K DNA test completed for $20. When making your DNA requests in Digital Beef you can check off the box for Female Foundation. If you would also like horned/polled or coat color tests please also check off these boxes and combo pricing will still apply. This is to encourage members to DNA as much of their cow herd as possible over the next 3 to 4 years. Thank you to Neogen Canada for partnering with the CGA to get these high density genotypes done at a reduced rate! The CGA is working to secure funding for docility scoring, foot & leg scoring, and reproductive efficiency data collection. Females enrolled through DNA tests will have this opportunity in the years to come. If you have any questions about this please contact the office. 50th Anniversary belt buckles are available through the CGA office. These are limited edition numbered 1 through 50. Number 1 and 50 will be auctioned off at the banquet in Regina on December 1. Many numbers have already been claimed so contact the office to get yours.

The Canadian Junior Gelbvieh Association hosted it’s National Junior Show in Stettler, AB from July 21-24. It was a fantastic event with 42 kids in attendance ranging in age from 18 months to 21 years old. Thank you to the organizing committee that put in a lot of time to ensure it was a successful event with fantastic prizes and activities organized for the kids.

The Juniors held a meeting and a new Canadian Junior Gelbvieh Association was elected with two adult advisors also elected.

Following the National Junior Show a 50th Anniversary banquet was held celebrating 50 years of Gelbvieh in Canada. Presentations were made to some of the past presidents; Darrell Hickman, Ron Anderson, Byron Palmer and some of the Hall of Fame Inductions in 2022; Ron & Gail Anderson, Byron Palmer, Steve & Vera Denecky and Diane Panrucker. A special presentation was also made to Gail Anderson for her extensive contribution to the planning of CGA 50th Anniversary events, promotion, and her passion and dedication for the Gelbvieh breed which is displayed in the success of the CGA 50th Anniversary History book! Thank you to Chad and Olivia Koziak, Koziak Land & Cattle for their donation of banquet decorations. Thank you to Bar GR Gelbvieh for donating the balloon arch.

The CGA will be hosting another 50th Anniversary banquet celebration the week of Agribition in Regina, SK on December 1st. The banquet will be held at the Royal Hotel Regina Trademark Collection by Wyndham with a beef tenderloin supper. The banquet tickets are $50 and can be purchased from the CGA. A room block of 50 rooms has been reserved at a rate of $119/night until October 30th. An email has been sent with a link to book online or you can call the hotel directly. Please make sure to book early.

Good luck to everyone throughout the fall show and sale season. Hoping everyone has high weaning weights going into fall. Congratulations to all the Gelbvieh breeders, past and present on 50 years in Canada!

Junior Organizing Committee (left to right): Darrell Hickman, Jessica Pearson, Olivia Koziak, Joe Barnett, Krista Anderson, Aaron Birch. Jessica Pearson (AB/BC adult advisor), Ruby Fehlauer, Colby Hollman (Treasurer), Aspen Blake, Cameron Davidson, Avary Hickman (President), Braylen Blake (ManSask adult advisor).

CGA President James Jasper presenting Gail Anderson with a print for her passion and dedication to the Gelbvieh breed, going above and beyond to ensure the CGA 50th Anniversary History book was a comprehensive publication. History books are available to be purchased through the CGA office.