CGA Hall of Fame

Sarah Van Schothorst

Diane Panrucker

In 1989, Diane decided she was ready for a change in lifestyle. She bought a piece of property by Hoadley, Alberta, and spent the next few years 昀xing it up. After moving from the city and getting the farm set up the way she wanted, she started researching cattle breeds to purchase. In 1992, Diane purchased 12 purebred Gelbvieh bred heifers from Mountain View Farms in Swan River, Manitoba. Not knowing cattle, that 昀rst year was a hard learning experience. However, not being one to give up when things got tough, she pushed on to make her dream come true. Over the years, she built her herd one animal at a time using the best AI Sires that she could 昀nd and a herd bull here and there. While she would purchase bulls to bring in new genetics, purchasing females was few and far between, with only 3 females being purchased over the years. ACT Gold Star 109F was purchased at the Calgary Stampede from Carlson Cattle Company, after she won the Heifer Calf Champion at the World Gelbvieh Conference Show as well as placing 2nd alongside her mother in the Grand Champion Female at the same show. KCB Pinto Creek Nadia 13N was purchased at Farm Fair international from Pinto Creek Gelbvieh. And last but not least, GCC Black Shadow 150T was purchased at V&V Farms sale from Milne’s Gelbvieh. Before becoming a Gelbvieh breeder Diane was the following; Research Scientist at UofC Calgary, Department of Medical Physiology, Growth and Development Research Group, Ph.D. Candidate, Bachelor of Science, UofC, Animal Biology, Master of Science, UofC, Medical Science, Doctor of Philosophy, UofC, Fetal and Reproductive Biology. After a lot of research, Gelbvieh genetics and numbers seemed to 昀t the best with what Diane was looking for. They came out small, had a ton of milk, grew like weeds, and docile temperament. Diane joined the CGA in the early 1990’s with the farm name Pandiana Farms. The farm name was formed by combining her 昀rst and last name. Diane loved going to shows. She was very proud of her animals, and loved networking with other breeders. She was a regular at Farm Fair International, Westerner Days, and Mountain View County Fair & Rodeo. She also attended the Calgary Stampede and the Canadian Western Agribition. Some of her biggest achievements at shows were winning the Premier Exhibitor Award at Farm Fair International 1997, the Ambassador Award at Farm Fair International in 1997 and 2004, Grand Champion Female 2001 Mountain View County Fair, Reserve Grand Champion Bull Westerner Days 1999. After selling her heifers and bulls privately and at a few select shows and sales, Diane decided to start her own Production Sales with her Annual Top Guns Bull Sale and Focus on Females Production Sale. Both of these sales started out as Pandiana Farms solely, but grew to have multiple consignors over the years. Diane was a part of the drive to get the Canadian Junior Association started. Diane was on the board of directors for the Canadian Gelbvieh Association 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 (Vice President), 2004, 2005, 2006 (President). She has been the only female president of the CGA. Diane was a major presenter at the Canadian Bovine Genomics Workshop held in Calgary, Alberta on Sept.14, 2009. The workshop was the 昀rst step in developing a national bovine genomics strategy for Canada. Diane passed away March 19th, 2020. Her family attended the 50th anniversary banquet held in Stettler to accept Diane’s induction into the Hall of Fame.

Steve & Vera Denecky

In the 1970’s Steve and the Nelson Brothers Ranching of Glenwood, AB imported some of the 昀rst German females sight unseen. Steve was president of the Gelbvieh Association of Alberta for many years in the 1980’s. In 1984 he toured Germany along with Albert Carlson and Philip Kaiser. Steve and Vera promoted the Gelbvieh breed by showing cattle all over North America winning many awards and trophies. They sold cattle at Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, and Denver shows with success.They exported the 昀rst Canadian bred bull to Australia, Gold Dust Long John. Steve currently has an inventory of Gold Dust Long John semen for sale. If you are interested in taking advantage of this golden opportunity please contact the oce.

CGA 50th Anniversary History Book

History book $90.00 Shipping $19.41

In celebration of the Canadian Gelbvieh Association 50th Anniversary we have published a history book 250 pages and over 800 pictures. Read stories on members past and present, their successes, joys and struggles. To get your copy contact the Canadian Gelbvieh Association. gelbvieh@gelbvieh.ca or 403-250-8640.

Payment can be made by cheque payable to Canadian Gelbvieh Association, credit card, or by e-transfer to gelbvieh@gelbvieh.ca.

gelbvieh@gelbvieh.ca 5160 Skyline Way NE Calgary, AB T2E 6V1 403-250-8640

Kyle, Jocelyn and their daughter, Quinn, live outside of Innisfail and farm with Jocelyn’s family, under the name Daines Cattle & O’Neill Livestock. They raise purebred Charolais, Simmental and Angus cattle, as well as percentage cattle. Kyle and Jocelyn primarily own Charolais cows, but believe a good one is a good one and appreciate cattle from all different breeds. They enjoy showing cattle at the fall shows and have gone to Denver several times to exhibit cattle. Both Kyle and Jocelyn were raised showing cattle. Kyle grew up in Ontario on a purebred Simmental operation. Jocelyn was raised just south of where they live now and grew up showing Maines, Angus and show steers. Kyle and Jocelyn inititally met at a cattle show, shortly after Kyle moved to Alberta to work as a herdsman for Tim and Kim Matthews.

They market cattle throughout Canada and the US. They consign females to select female sales, primarily in December. They also have a bull sale, the first Thursday in April at the Innisfail Auction Market.

In addition to working on the farm, Kyle sells feed for Trouw Nutrition and Jocelyn is an elementary teacher in Innisfail.

Canadian Western Agribition Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 2022

The Sweetheart Gelbvieh Classic is open to Gelbvieh females of any age who are at least 50% Gelbvieh and who are entered in the Canadian Western Agribition Gelbvieh show. Females under two years of age must be 100% available to the draw winner. Owners of females two years of age and over may choose to offer flush opportunities or ownership (Flush cost will be at winners expense). Entries must be made to Cynthia Wirgau or Maureen Tubman by noon Sunday November 27, 2022. Entry fee is $100 per animalmust be a Sweetheart member to enter. Heifers entered in the National Gelbvieh Sale will be exempt from the $100 nomination fee. (Membership must be paid) Membership to the jackpot is $300 which entitles the member to one voting ballot, catalog of entered females, entry into draw down prizes and a commemorative sweater. Membership must be paid in full prior to voting. No proxy judging. The last name drawn on Thursday at 12:30 during the Parade of Females will win the right to choose any female entered in the Sweetheart Classic following the terms of the exhibitor. If the draw winner is also exhibiting a female, they may not pick their own entry. Ballots will be distributed from the Gelbvieh booth beginning Wednesday at noon. Judging of the Sweetheart Classic will begin Wednesday Nov 30, must be turned in by 12:30 Dec 1. The champion will be named immediately following presentations of Commercial and Purebred Breeder of the Year. The member exhibiting the female chosen by the membership through votes will receive 10% of the futurity pot. The female chosen by the draw winner will receive 90% of the futurity pot. Minimum payout to the chosen female is $6000. If the winner is a sale entry, the exhibitor will pay commission on sale average. Online voting will be available through the Man/SK Gelbvieh Facebook page where females will be profiled. Votes for the top 4 can be sent to mansaskgelbvieh@gmail.com by 10:00 am November 30.

For more info or to purchase membership contact Cynthia 204-886-7683 or Maureen 306-730-7822 Register for membership by Oct 1, 2022 to ensure proper jacket sizing.

Membership/Nomination Form

I (name) _______________________________

Would like to be a part of The Sweetheart Gelbvieh Classic.

Address ________________________________

______________________________________ Phone: ___________________Jacket Size:______

Enclosed is my $300.00 membership fee As a member would like to nominate the following females at $100.00 per animal. Membership MUST be paid prior to Agribition.

As a member I would like to nominate the following females at $100 per animal. 1. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________

Please send to : Man/Sask Gelbvieh Assoc. PO Box 25, Narcisse MB, R0C 2H0 Etransfer also accepted to mansaskgelbvieh@gmail.com

Layne and his wife Paula operate Horseshoe E Charolais, located east of Kenaston, Sk. They raise purebred Charolais cattle, as well as a commercial herd of red and black cows, bred Charolais. Layne and Paula also grain farm, growing canola, wheat, barley and oats.

Horseshoe E Charolais have exhibited cattle at various shows across Canada. They host their annual bull sale at the farm in early March, as well as consign purebred Charolais females to a sale in early December. Layne has had the privilege of judging multiple breeds at CWA, as well as various other shows in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Layne is honoured to have the opportunity to judge the Gelbvieh Show at Agribition in 2022.

CANADIAN BEEF IMPROVEMENT NETWORK

A VISION OF VALUE CREATION

Sandy Russell, CEO Canadian Beef Breeds Council

The Canadian Beef Improvement Network (CBIN) has continued to advance a steady pace in recent months with significant gains being made in development. In order to achieve these advancements, there has been a need at times to focus on specific steps of the development process. Although that has been important in achieving tangible outcomes it is equally important that we don’t lose sight of the broad vision of CBIN - a multi-step development process with the ultimate goal of unlocking value for the entire Canadian beef by connecting genetic data to production metrics from conception to consumption.

As we have outlined on several occasions, CBIN has a fourstep development plan to drive this transformational initiative forward to full operation and this plan in its entirety remains our overarching goal. Only then will we be able to truly capture the value of genetics across the entire beef production chain. The four-step plan is as follows:

1. Build the Data Foundation: Build an operational system that will standardize data collection amongst participating Breed Associations (in progress and to be completed by early 2023). 2. Facilitate Data Linkages: Develop a cross-sector genetic data hub that will facilitate linkages of genetic data to traditional production metrics. 3. Translate Data: Create the analytical resources to assist in the translation of genetic data into informed decisions that allow increased value capture from conception to consumption. 4. Drive Adoption: Advance the understanding of the value of genetic data incorporation and resource utilization across the entire beef production system.

With step one, the development of a registry portal to standardize and unify data collection, well underway, we now must shift our focus to the next stages of development. It is only through connecting genetic data to the other production metrics of importance within the beef production system will we be able to fully capture the value of genetic data. There is no doubt that CBIN is a transformational undertaking for the Canadian beef industry with significant potential to create sustainable value for all segments of the production chain and all steps of the development plan are critical to success but if there is one that, in my mind, is the most challenging yet most fundamental to achieving the vision of CBIN it is step two. Connecting genetic data to production metrics across all segments of our beef production system is no small feat but yet without tackling this broader linkage we truly will fall short of the ultimate goal of CBIN.

Genetic advancements within the beef industry have lagged other livestock production systems and while I truly believe our diversity is our greatest advantage, it has also been our greatest challenge at times. Identifying that diversity to help inform producers’ breeding and production decisions is essential to creating value within the beef production system and being able to consistently replicate that value within each of our businesses. While we know that Canadian beef cattle genetics are highly sought after, both domestically and internationally, the ability to access and interpret genetic data has been limiting and it was clear that the data infrastructure did not currently exist within the beef industry to efficiently and effectively link genetic data to metrics of importance across the production chain. It is for these reasons that we must tackle the next steps in the development process, as challenging as they may be. Only then will we be able to fully realize both the economic and environmental value of data driven genetic advancements within the Canadian beef industry.

Substantial collaborative efforts have driven CBIN to this stage of development but clearly, much work lies ahead in our efforts to fully capture the return on our investment in this transformational initiative. While the momentum has been significant recently, we must continue to drive forward in the development of CBIN in order to capture the value potential of Canada’s leading beef cattle genetics. This will require continued collaborative efforts of all those involved in beef production and I am confident we will continue to rise to the challenge and capture the potential opportunity that lies ahead.