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Don’t Allow A Virus to Completely Destroy Your World! I doubt if any of us saw this coming. I certainly didn’t expect to see much of the world shutdown when I wrote the editorial for the March 2020 issue. We held the Sun Country Shorthorn Sale on March 10th, and I don’t remember hearing anything about what was about to happen within the next few days. But it happened and it isn’t over yet! This COVID-19 pandemic has basically turned our world upside down with schools closing in mid March, businesses forced to close, and thousands of people being laid off. Basically all sports and entertainment venues were cancelled and we have seen almost all exhibitions and cattle shows, whether they be local or national events, cancelled for the rest of this year. I knew this was something pretty serious when Las Vegas was shut down and remained that way for several weeks. We have never seen anything like this before so we didn’t know exactly how to act or react. It was almost like the world had been given a time out and a time to reflect. I think it is safe to say that most of us are ready to hit the reset button and get life started again, but no one knows for sure when this will happen. One of the things I found interesting during this time, is that life on a cattle farm really didn’t change that much. The cattle needed to be fed and cared for. They needed to be rebred again and moved to summer pastures. Most of the shows and sales that many producers had planned to attend this fall have been cancelled with the exception of a few. I want to commend the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association for putting together a virtual show in which the junior’s cattle will be judged from their videos submitted. It will certainly not be the same thing as going to the show and seeing all your friends, but it is certainly better than nothing. There will also be more online production sales this fall and you can see some advertised in this issue.
this issue of the magazine as most everything had shut down around us. Then I thought that our lives in the purebred cattle business have certainly been affected, but we still have some great cattle being developed and we still have to market them. I didn’t see any reason to allow a virus to affect this part of our business any more than necessary. We will continue to have cattle producers needing new herd bulls or some replacement females. Quality cattle will still bring premium prices. We need to continue to fight for our share of the market in this business. We will continue to be affected by so many things out of our control, so we need to make sure we do the things we do control properly and successfully. Let’s not fail because of something we did not do properly. It is going to be a strange fall with so few livestock events to attend. Hopefully this will give us all some time to reflect and fine tune our long term goals. It is also a time to spend more time promoting our cattle in every possible venue we have available. And it is also a time to make a few day trips to visit other Shorthorn breeders and see their herds and enjoy visiting with each other. Let’s not be so afraid of dying, that we forget what it is like to live! It should go without saying, that we all need to use some common sense and try to do everything to stop the spread of this disease. As my dad used to tell me “use your head for more than a hat rack”. Thankfully, no one has told the cattle to put everything on hold for a few months or years. They are doing their part and there are some awesome calves being developed in herds all across this country, They are also helping some of us retain our sanity! Until next time, Grant
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The Pandemic Hasn’t Slowed Our Shorthorns Down! Rene Dottie 72R turned 15 years old this spring and she appears to be planning to be here for a few years yet. After her March 4 bull calf HC Hollywood 6H arrived, she settled safe to her first AI breeding. This is her seventh natural bull calf born here and the first six have averaged over $5800 in the Sun Country Bull Sale. Hollywood 6H is sired by HC Bluebook 22B and one of 72R’s best yet. He will sell in the Sun Country Shorthorn Sale on March 9, 2021. Dottie 72R has also been an amazing donor female for us and we have sold embryos from her to several leading breeders in Canada, Australia, the UK and USA. Thirty embryos from her have been shipped to the USA alone in 2020.
Frimley Rene Dottie 72R and bull calf
We have been blessed with a great set of bull calves this year. 12H has been a standout since birth on March 16. He is also a Bluebook son and his dam Shadybrook All Perfect 5E is owned with Martyn Moore in England. He will be offered in the Sun Country Shorthorn Sale.
Shadybrook All Perfect 5E
HC Hardcopy 12H
Harrison was born March 29. He is sired by CSF Evolution HC and out of HC Julie 28A. He is one of the stoutest, thickest, structurally sound bulls born here in a very long time. He really needed some shows to attend this fall! He is owned with Ridgeview Shorthorns and Crawfdown Farms in Ontario and he will also be offered in the Sun Country Shorthorn Sale on March 9, 2021.
HC Harrison 19H
HC Julia 28A
With 2020 being an upside down year and with so many events being cancelled, we have decided to have a fall edition of our “Frozen in Time Online Sale” on Friday, October 23 at www.edjeauctions.com. We will be offering a few select lots of our best embryos and we will dig deep in our semen tanks and find some very unique semen from the past and present to offer. Stay tuned for more details on our website and Facebook page as well as this magazine.
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Canadian Shorthorn Association Board of Directors
President
Dale Asser Duntroon, ON Phone 705-444-0386 Cell 705-444-9403 hillhavenshorthorns1@gmail.com
President-Elect Ray Armbruster Rossburn, MB Ph: 204-859-2088 Cell: 431-761-4477 ray.armbruster@gmail.com Directors
Bob Merkley Aldergrove, BC Phone 604-607-7733 Cell 778-240-7233 circlemshorthorns@telus.net Dan Stephenson Okotoks, AB Phone 403-938-4112 Cell 587-436-2224 djstephenson1@gmail.com Richard Moellenbeck Box 47, Englefeld, SK S0K 1N0 Ph:306-287-3420 Cell: 306-287-7904 bellmfarms@outlook.ca Dennis Cox Compton, QC Phone 819-837-2086 Fax 819-820-5080 triplejcox2018@gmail.com Marvin Peters Springfield, PEI Phone 902-315-2939 mipet@yahoo.com Canadian Shorthorn Association Belinda Wagner, Secretary-Treasurer 2nd Floor, Canada Centre Building Evraz Place, Box 3771, Regina, SK S4P 3N8 Phone 306-757-2212 Fax 306-525-5852 Email office@canadianshorthorn.com Website www.canadianshorthorn.com Office hours - M-F - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
CSA News... OUR 2021 CHALLENGE Yes, it is only August and there are five months left before 2021 but with almost all shows cancelled and most of the usual in-person fall sales looking very unlikely, we are all experiencing a very different environment in our beef cattle world. COVID-19 is everywhere. In our agricultural world it is very evident most rural communities, at least so far, are affected less severely and feeling more frustrated with restrictions than those closer to denser urban areas where health worries can run high. Let’s all remember we are in this together. We are collectively the Shorthorn breed in Canada with a very desirable, high quality product that consumers still want. Our strength is in our members, our commitment and fraternity. Shorthorn breeders like most cattle breeds are used to weathering catastrophic events that threatened our livelihoods and the breed (remember TB, BSE...) but we came through because of our belief in our breed and ourselves. This time it’s not our breed or our industry, it’s us. It’s our personal health and safety that is at stake. However, many of the same character traits can apply that worked in the past for our herds and industry and got us through: staying focused, common sense, patience, looking out for each other and paying attention to science. This picture is a poster I have had over my desk for decades. It truly works for me when it seems that nothing is going right and all might be lost. I read those words and act like the frog... “Don’t EVER give up!”
By Dale Asser midst of their virtual show program and nearing the finale. While most of us older folks have seen our share of disasters, this pandemic is probably the first for our Juniors. Their activities ground to a halt with almost all junior events in-person cancelled. So many young, very enthusiastic Shorthorn members have their projects ready to shine in the show ring, but there is no ring. There is however the Virtual Show. So let’s encourage them to be extra creative, extra determined and show their “Don’t EVER give up” side. The CSA will plan for 2021 to be bigger and better for juniors and everyone by putting two years into one and coming out like a fireball on the show scene and in the sale barns.
2021: Happier days, new normal lifestyle, healthier and safer = better than ever. See you next year!!
As this issue arrives in your mailbox our Shorthorn Juniors are in the
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Shannon’s Todays Headline 89C
Waukaru Picasso 8113 ET
Uphill Headliner 11C
Headline 89C is now gone but will be used by AI into the future. His calves have been very well accepted by commercial cattlemen. Picasso has his first calves on the ground this year and they are very impressive. He has developed into a very good bull that will lead the herd forward. Headliner 11G is a son of 89C which we chose to run in our heifer pasture this year. He is a very thick, smooth bull which we are confident will mate very well with the heifer group.
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Bender Shorthorns – Decades of Dedication and Commitment Glenn is a young 80 years old this year. Benders feel very fortunate to have a full-time employee, Philip Keller, who has now been with them for over 6 years now. Philip enjoys working with the cattle, and has started to buy a few Shorthorn females of his own.
Bev, Glenn, Ryan and Rayleen Bender
I am pretty sure anyone who has shown any interest in Shorthorn cattle in Canada, during the past several decades, has heard of Bender Shorthorns. Cattle carrying the Glenford prefix have probably won more awards in Canada, than those carrying any other herd prefix in modern day history.
The Bender farm is owned and operated by Glenn Bender and his son Ryan. The farm headquarters was originally settled by Glenn’s grandfather Philip Bender in 1892. Glenn’s father, also named Philip, took over the farm in 1928. Glenn then took over the farm from his father; in partnership with his brother Bill. After several years, Glenn and Bill decided to establish their own operations separately. Today, the farm is being transferred to Ryan’s management, however, Glenn still enjoys working on the farm and he hopes he can continue for awhile yet. Page 8
To write an article on Glenford Shorthorns without mentioning Glenn’s wife Bev would not be right. For many years Bev was a key member of the Bender farm family, and she was always working with their show cattle at the shows. She was a very gracious hostess when people from many countries came to visit their farm and see their herd. Unfortunately, Bev passed away in 2012, and this left a huge hole in their operation. Glenn and Ryan have done a great job of continuing on, but they are quick to point out the role that Bev had in their successes. When mentioning Bev’s life, Glenn says that she was born on October 11th which was Thanksgiving Day and she passed away at 11 am on November 11th, Remembrance Day. Even though Bev left this world far too soon, her influence is still very evident on the Bender farm, and she is dearly missed.
They partner with Bender’s each year in hosting their annual bull sale. You can tell that Glenn is very proud of his children and he is also proud that they have remained very close despite living miles apart now. If you have never been to the Bender farm at Neudorf, SK, it certainly is worth your while to take the time to see this herd and get an understanding of what they have done here. Their farm is located a couple kilometers north of the Qu’Appelle Valley, approximately 130 km east of Regina and 40 km north of the #1 highway near Grenfell, SK. As you come out of the north side of the deep valley, you immediately are on the Bender farm. Glenn says they have slowly added any land that has become available at the north edge of the valley as it is slightly lighter land that is very suitable for pastures and hay. Today they own four km of land on the northern edge of the valley and farm consists of 3600 acres of grain land and another 700 acres of pasture and hay land. Glenn says that his father purchased a couple purebred Shorthorn females in 1947 from a local breeder. In 1955, Philip Bender attended the Regina Bull Sale looking for a herd bull. Glenn remembers being at home listening on the radio for any reports of the bull sale and hearing that the Grand Champion Shorthorn bull had sold for $1000 and was purchased by Philip Bender and Sons, Neudorf, SK. This
Glenn and Bev had two children, Rayleen and Ryan and they were the definition of a true farm family. After completely university, Rayleen moved to Humboldt, SK when she married Blaine Possberg and they established Star P Shorthorns at that time. Today, the Possberg family is very involved in Shorthorn and 4-H events, as well as many other events in their community. Philip, Glenn and Bill Bender at Regina Bull Sale
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bull was named Red Max B and he was responsible for the establishment of Bender Shorthorns. Red Max B was the grand sire of a bull named Red Max Prince that is still being used today by some breeders in Canada. In the summer of 1955, Benders exhibited at some local shows and they have been exhibiting their cattle ever since. This is quite a feat in itself, as this is over 60 years of annually exhibiting their cattle. They took their first bulls to the Regina Bull Sale in 1958, and in 1965, they were awarded their first Grand Championship at this major bull sale. Glenn remembers a leading breeder telling him after this win, that they had just accomplished something in 10 years in the purebred business that many breeders never do in their entire lifetimes. This was one of the first of many Championship banners they took home over the many years they have shown their cattle. I asked Glenn if he had any idea how many Championship banners he had won over the years. He replied that he had lost track of the number many years ago. He said it was probably more than he could count. The Benders have exhibited their cattle at Canadian Western Agribition every year this show has existed. They are one of only two or three breeders of all breeds who have accomplished this. Glenn and Ryan both agree that Agribition has been very good for them and this show has allowed them to showcase their breeding program to the world.
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Within a few years of establishing their purebred herd, they started taking their cattle to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto and their winning continued on several occasions there. They also have shown their cattle at the National Western Stock Show in Denver and at the North American International Livestock Show in Louisville. At the 1984 World Shorthorn Show in Louisville, KY Benders won several classes and also several championships. They have also won Grand Championships at the prestigious National Western show in Denver. Personally, I would say that I have never saw an animal Benders exhibited, that wasn’t presented at its very best. Glenn Bender is a master at preparing cattle for a show, both at home and at the show and he has passed this ability on to Ryan. I asked Glenn if there were any awards from the hundreds he has won that really were special. He was quick to reply that the greatest award his family had won was Rayleen winning showmanship at the Regina Spring Steer and Heifer show against 165 other competitors, and three years later, when Ryan was the same age, he won the same award. He said that was his proudest moments in showing their cattle. When you visit the Bender farm, it doesn’t take you very long to realize that the management of the cattle and their grain operations are extremely well done. They maintain their Shorthorn
herd at about 100 cows which is the number that fits their land base and feed supplies the best. It takes a very good female to get to stay in the herd to reach an old age, as they keep 2025 replacement heifers every year. The first pasture we went into contained all the cows with bull calves. They were a very uniform set of females with a very uniform set of bull calves. Not only are their cattle uniform in size and shape, but the large majority of them are also red in colour. Most of their cows are bred before they are sent to pasture. They remain on feed at home usually until early June and the cows are split according to the sex of their calves. Each group of cows has a bull with them on pasture for a few weeks to ensure that any cow that repeats gets bred. They then pull all the bulls from the pastures in early July to ensure that they eliminate later calving cows and also ensure that their heifer calves remain open. You will not find a poor shaped udder in this herd. Ryan says they have really concentrated on udder quality because they are selling bulls to commercial producers, many who calve on grass and will not tolerate a female with poor udder quality. It appears to me that they have done a great job of selecting for good udder quality as I do not know of a herd anywhere with better udders. After viewing the second pasture where the cows with heifer calves were Continued on page 10
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Bender Shorthorns grazing, I wondered just how they ever decided which bulls and heifers would be in their show herd. Even though the bull and heifer calves were sired by several different bulls, they were very uniform in size and quality. On my visit, I think I saw at least 25 in each pasture that would have to be considered as candidates to stand in their show string. The list of influential herd sires used at Benders is extensive. Some of the very best were bred in their own herd. Glenn said that their herd for many years was maintained at about 35 cows and he found that it was hard to justify the cost of purchasing the herd bulls he wanted to use. He said when he found a bull he liked, he would buy a few straws of semen from him and use it on his best cows. Several of their best herd bulls and champion show bulls were developed this way. Benders were the first herd in Canada to use Ayatollah in their herd. Glenn said he saw Ayatollah on display in Denver, and he was impressed by the extreme growth this bull possessed. He already could see that the trend in all beef breeds was heading towards larger framed cattle so he purchased some semen. The results from this decision were quite amazing and for several years following this decision, cattle carrying the Glenford prefix and Ayatollah bloodlines dominated shows in Canada and the US.
pastures at Glenford is very long, but they mention two of their home bred bulls as being amongst the best. Glenford Superstar 2U and Glenford Gus 4H were many times champions during their show careers, and both these bulls went on to produce numerous award winning progeny for them. Both bulls stayed in their herd as herd bulls until there were too many daughters in the herd to continue to use
Two heifer calves - like two peas in a pod!
them. When sent to market, both bulls weighed over 3300 lbs. Superstar was reported to have been the largest bull ever sold through the large Heartland Livestock Sales in Regina. Glenn points out that both these bulls had tremendous feet and legs which is something he is very critical of when selecting their breeding bulls. He also mentions that a bull has to have a good head to get used in their operation. He says the head can tell you so much as to the breeding ability of an animal and he feels that many breeders today don’t pay enough attention to this.
The Bender herd was maintained at about 35 females until 2000, when Ryan returned home after college. They started to expand the herd and also expanded their handling facilities as they increased their herd to the present 100 females. The pen system they designed is worth making the trip to see by itself. They added more and more pens until they had 10 large well drained pens. All the pens are equipped with bunk feeders so all the cattle can Glenford Just Right 18B became a leading be fed with their mixer wagon. All the herd sire after his show career was over.
pens were designed for easy access for their equipment to pass through. They also allow for easy sorting from one pen to another and it is very clear that much thought and planning went into the design before any fences were built. There are seven very large pens where the cows and heifers can be split into breeding groups each spring. Once sorted into pens, their herd bulls are put into each pen and almost all the cows and heifers are bred prior to the herd going to summer pastures. This system also allows for sorting a set of females that will be AI bred as well. When the cattle go to pasture, they are split into groups according to the sex of the calf at their side. Two year old heifers and their calves are pastured with their replacement heifers and a bull is placed in each pasture for a short period of time to make sure all the females are bred. In 2003 an impressive feed processing facility was built. Hopper bins surround a small building that contains a large roller mill. The grain is weighed and the system also allows for any additional supplements that are required to be added to the ration easily. Once processed, the grain is augered to an elevated hopper bin that the tractor and mix wagon can drive under and it is dumped into the mixer wagon. The mixer wagon also has a scale which allows them to accurately
The list of herd sires that walked the
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Nice brood cow on pasture.
know how much silage is being fed to each pen. This system allows them to provide feed to their herd that was mostly grown on their farm and it also provides them with the ability to feed very accurately balanced rations so there is very little waste of nutrients in the rations. They grow barley close to their yard that is made into silage and occasionally also silage oats when the barley fields do not produce adequate feed for their winter requirements. Once the silage is in the pit, all the manure from the pens is spread back
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shortly after they established their herd. They sold in this sale for many years. When the Regina Bull Sale started to wind down, Benders then started selling their bulls in the Yorkton Bull Sale, and they developed this sale to where Shorthorns were the biggest breed on offer there. Their bull consignment to the Yorkton sale grew until they were the largest part of the sale. When their bull numbers grew to where it was not feasible to haul them all to Yorkton to sell, they developed their own bull sale on their farm. They were one of the very first to establish an online sale and they have been pioneers of marketing in this way. They have also started selling a few replacement heifers in this sale as well. Cattle selling in their sales are pictured and videoed and are available to be viewed at the farm anytime up until they are sold. They have developed a good customer base and they have many repeat buyers. The herd sires used in their herd in 2020 are a very impressive group.
They include Glenford Crimson 39D, Glenford Contender 7E, Glenford De Niro 56F, HC Dynasty 8D, HC Equalizer 9E and Leveldale Rifleman 951G. Rifleman recently arrived at their farm, after being purchased as the high selling bull in the Leveldale Farms Sale in Illinois. These sires insure a bright future and many more award winning cattle from their herd. It is easy to see that this family believes in Shorthorns and that Shorthorns will be a part of their farming operation for the foreseeable future. Glenn says that Shorthorns have always helped pay the bills and they can do this for anyone, if they only believe! This farm has been built around family, hard work, and breed commitment. Anyone interested in good Shorthorn cattle, really needs to take some time and plan a visit to see the Bender herd and their operation. Your next herd bull or replacement females may just be waiting for you.ď‚Ž
Ryan and Glenn Bender.
One of the few roan cows at Bender Shorthorns.
on these fields. I would say that this system is one of the best designed beef herd management systems I have ever visited! It is practical and very functional. From the very start of the Benders developing their Shorthorn herd, they have concentrated on developing and producing bulls for both purebred and commercial producers alike. As was mentioned earlier, Benders started selling bulls at the Regina Bull Sale The Canadian SHORTHORN REPORT - Herd Reference 2020
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Paintearth Faro 45F
Paintearth Guardian 7G
Junior Herdsire Saskvalley Ramrod X Paintearth Duchess 34C
Saskvalley Pioneer X Butterfield Maiden 18S
40th Annual 4’s Company Shorthorn Production Sale
Starbright Ferdinand 15F
December 6, 2020 Camrose, AB
PAINTEARTH SHORTHORNS Albert & Susan Oram 403-882-2253 a_soram@telus.net www.paintearthshorthorns.com
Lehne Supreme 216C X Starbright Ariel 15A
Studer’s Die hard 58D SIRE: DMH CHERRY FILLET ET
Saskvalley Fearless 174F
*Offering for sale after the 2020 breeding season*
We will have some heifers selling in the Alliance Sale on December 17, 2020 at Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Also we will have a select group of bred heifers for sale at the farm.
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D: Carmyle Raggedy Anne 10P (15 years of age) S: Crawfdown Direct Deposit 11D (Aviator X Lucy 21Y)
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J.W.M. CARMYLE REVIVAL 8G Purebred Shorthorns Martin & Liz Mason & Sons RR #2, Drumbo, ON 519-442-7066
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John Mason 519-636-6634
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Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association 2020 Board of Directors President: Royce Moellenbeck Englefeld, SK royce.moellenbeck@outlook.com Secretary: Sadie Anwender Radville, SK menmyshorthorns@hotmail.com Directors: Taylor Carlson Elm Creek, MB lilupthecreek@yahoo.ca Samuel Dempsey West Brome, QC samdempsey87@icloud.com Sarah Height Arthur, ON sarah.height123@gmail.com Samantha Lundy Collingwood, ON samilundy2@gmail.com Evan Patriquin Thorhild, AB doublearrowstockfarm@gmail.com Brooke Van De Voorde Meeting Creek, AB brooke3vandevoorde@gmail.com
Canadian Shorthorn Association Belinda Wagner, Secretary-Treasurer 2nd Floor, Canada Centre Building Evraz Place, Box 3771, Regina, SK S4P 3N8 Phone 306-757-2212 Fax 306-525-5852 Email office@canadianshorthorn.com Website www.canadianshorthorn.com Office hours - M-F - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Junior Shorthorn Update Despite the craziness of the world lately, the newly re-formed Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association Board (CSJA) has been hard at work creating programming for Canadian Juniors. From the time they first met in January at the first annual CJSA Leadership Forum, to their video and conference call meetings, the CJSA board has been dedicated to the development of the CJSA. The 2020 CJSA show was to be held in conjunction with the Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up (MYBR) over the August long weekend. Unfortunately, the event was cancelled, but they are still offering online contests and workshops open to juniors of all breeds across the country. We would like to encourage CJSA members to participate in these events. More information can be found on the MYBR Facebook page. We are excited to be back at MYBR for the 2021 CJSA show and hope to see you there! Speaking of virtual events, the CJSA is running a Virtual Show this summer! With marketing, photography and conformation classes, there is so much to keep juniors busy! Entries are currently open and close on August 12th, with pictures and videos due on the 16th. The show will wrap up on the 23rd at the virtual AGM where we will announce winners of classes and the grand prize draw, a trip to one of the 2021 CJSA events! Entry forms, rules and more information can be found on the Canadian Shorthorn website under the junior tab and on our CJSA Facebook page and Instagram. Another exciting event the CJSA has been working on is the 2021 Leadership Forum being tentatively planned for early January. This event is open to our older juniors and will offer development opportunities,
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speakers, field trips and a chance to meet new people. The first event was held in January of 2020 in Toronto and that was where the new CJSA board was formalized. The planning committee has been working hard brainstorming ideas and putting them into action. We are excited to be hosting in Calgary and are looking forward to the opportunities the event brings. Are you in need of more beef or a new cutting board/steak knife set for barbeque season? We can help you out with that! If you are interested in tickets to help us out with fundraiser, please contact your province’s director for more information! The draw will be happening at the AGM so get your tickets while you can! Of course, the events we are looking forward to putting on for juniors come at a cost. Donations are always welcome and currently will be directed to the virtual show and leadership forum. If you are interested in supporting us in any way, please reach out to a director or email us at juniors@canadianshorthorn.com! We would like to remind our more senior members of the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Association Ian McRae Memorial Scholarship. Applications are due November 1 and more information can be found online. You may have noticed the CJSA board members have been working to create a more active social media presence. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram primarily, but keep an eye out for e-blasts and more reports like this, to help keep our members informed. Watch the junior section of the CSA website and feel free to contact us on our social media channels, by emailing us at juniors@canadianshorthorn.com or reaching out to our directors. Stay tuned for more updates, information and fun!
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Poplar Park Farm John and Susan Thompson Hamiota, MB Ph: (204)-764-2382 C: (204)-365-0166 E: poplarparkshorthorns@gmail.com Web: www.poplarparkfarm.com
Youngblood pictured here 9 years young walking the pastures at Poplar Park!
A Transport x Goldie 3P daughter that comes from one of our most prolific cow families, representing the model phenotype that we strive for.
President is the easiest calving bull we have ever used, with the EPDs to support it!
In addition to Youngblood and President, our 2020 service sires include RT Diamond Cutter 49D, Saskvalley Boston 223B and two Crooked Post Stockman 4Z sons.
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Jim Poole
Age 73, Jim Poole passed away suddenly on Friday, June 5, 2020, following complications from surgery. Born in Harbour Breton, N.L., he was a son of the late Ernest “Jack” and Hazel (Evans) Poole. His family left Newfoundland for Nova Scotia when he was a child, and Nova Scotia became his forever home. He attended Saint Mary’s University in the late 1960s, getting degrees in both Arts and Education. It was while he was studying at Saint Mary’s that he met the love of his life, Lynn (Leslie), at a traffic light in Halifax. This chance encounter resulted in a shared life and enduring love of more than 52 years. Shortly after the birth of their daughter, Janelle, they moved to the small rural community
of Middle Musquodoboit, where they both began teaching at local schools. In 1972 they took a leap and bought a small farm nearby, shortly after the birth of their son, Chris. This farm, which grew significantly in scope over the years, would become one of the cornerstones of who Jim Poole was. He became interested in purebred Shorthorn cattle and breeding and selling his own herd, which he did for more than 40 years. He remained active in the Shorthorn community, showing cattle at exhibitions across the province, as well as serving as president of the Canadian Shorthorn Association in the 1980s. Jim and his family also ran a large commercial hog operation on the farm for many years. Needless to say, his work ethic was top notch; during the 32 years that Jim worked as a teacher and guidance counsellor at Musquodoboit Rural High School, his evenings and weekends were filled with farm responsibilities, from fencing to tending to livestock to fixing whatever had broken along the way. He was renowned (in the family) for his creative use of profanity during annual hay-
Devan Nault It is with profound sadness that the family of Devan Eric Nault of Beacon Hill, SK announces his unexpected passing on Saturday, June 6,
2020 at the age of 53 years. Devan will be forever remembered and loved by his wife of 34 years: Vicki Nault of Beacon Hill, SK; two daughters: Chylla Nault of Olds, AB, Hayleigh Nault (Josh Hirschfeld) of Loon Lake, SK; granddaughter: Presley Devan Hirschfeld; brother: Troy (Colleen) Nault of Pierceland, SK; sister: Sharmin (Rob) Hislop of Edmonton, AB; parents: Eric & Oriole Nault of Cold Lake, AB; two nieces: Skyler & Kinley.
Keith Hall Keith passed away suddenly at Woodstock General Hospital, on Saturday June 13, 2020, at the age of 75 years. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. Keith enjoyed many years of farming and showing cattle. He was a supporter of minor hockey as a player and coach. One of his greatest joys was watching his grandsons play hockey. Page 16
making season, when every piece of machinery had to break at least once a cycle. Jim was an active member of the Musquodoboit Valley community. In the 1980s, he took part in local theater productions, as well as directing and/or producing several high school plays. He was a member of the Lions Club for 15 years, where among other projects, he ran bingo for seniors. In his retirement years, he and Lynn spent most Monday mornings as part of a group singing at the Braeside Retirement Home, as well as in the church choir. Jim had a curious mindset and loved to travel and explore new places. He and Lynn had many adventures across Europe, the Caribbean, and North America, including a number of cruises with great friends. His last trip was a family vacation in Mexico in March - an incredible surprise for Jim and Lynn when both their children and their spouses joined them on their trip, creating wonderful memories. Jim had a rich sense of humor and loved to poke fun in a good-natured way. He loved his family fiercely and was a very proud father, grandfather and husband.
Frank Byrne
A resident of Chatham, Frank Byrne Sr. passed away with his family by his side, at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the age of 61. Remembered always by his loving wife of 40 years, Margaret (nee Shepherd). Dearest father of Frank Byrne Jr, Jeff Byrne & Shavonn Ellis (Rick). Proud papa of Brennan (Buck), Austyn (Buzz), Carsyn (Co), Carter (Bumbum) & Jaedynne. Frank worked as an Heavy Equipment
Operator for over 30 years where he shared his passion for drainage in the Municipality. Proud mentor of Byrne Boy’s Excavating & Byrne Boy’s Shorthorns. He enjoyed anything related to agricultural - spending his last days in his tractor. His proudest moments were watching his family show cattle at various events. Frank loved to spend time with his grandchildren and seeing them smile - they were his world. He will be deeply missed by many friends all over the world, cattleman, livestock and most importantly, his family.
Kathleen Cagwin
Kathleen Jewell Cagwin, 82, of rural Virginia, IL, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. She was born January 15, 1938, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Howard and Mabel Menietto Delaney. She married Donald Cagwin on June 4, 1960, and he survives. “Katie” was an active member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Virginia. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother who humbly took care of everyone around her and enjoyed family more than anything. She loved animals of all kinds and was known for sharing them with the community. Her kind heart touched many people over the years and she had a lasting impact everywhere she went.. The Canadian SHORTHORN REPORT - Herd Reference 2020
Family First - Tips for working with siblings As we roll through the summer of 2020, many of us have experienced some level of quarantine due to COVID-19. Yet, since agriculture was deemed essential during the pandemic, the days might not have been that noticeably different for you. The cows still needed to be fed, calving season was in full swing for many, and breeding season was ramping up. However, one element we all might have experienced was that quarantine meant kids were home from school in March versus June, a spouse, who traditionally worked off the farm might now be working from home, and there was nowhere to go but be home with family due to all the closures. Family Farms One of the most unique elements about agriculture is that many of our farms and ranches involve multi-generational families where sons/daughters, parents, and maybe even grandparents are all involved in the family operation. In other situations, the business may involve both multi-generational and siblings, for example, two or more siblings working with their parents, and many ranching businesses, see one or more siblings partnering together in a more horizontal generational structure. The size and scope of farming and ranching today appears to be one of the main components impacting this structure. Working with siblings can be rewarding as family traditions and the daily routines are experienced together along with the pride of carrying on the family legacy. But challenges arise, especially as a family is faced with the choices and steps involved in maintaining or growing the business or for families working to identify a succession plan. Every family situation is unique. Crucial conversations are needed to define the roles and the decision-making process in multi-generational and siblingbased businesses. The Family Business Model A family structure emphasizes ownership, harmony, relationships, acceptance, and tradition, whereas a business structure is motivated to focus on employment, change, profits, compensation, and results. Trying to make these structures sync together is challenging because they are rooted in different values and focuses. Oftentimes, the motivators of the business goals and the family goals are different and may not align and as ownership is defined further, complexity is added to the model. A family business system consists of three components, family, business, and ownership. How do these pieces fit together? In the foundation stage, the founder is the owner, the family, and the business. Once siblings are inserted into the business the The Canadian SHORTHORN REPORT - Herd Reference 2020
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mix changes. This is when complications may arise. It is hard to shift to a business-focused mindset when you carry with you the values, traditions, and interactions that are associated with a family. Understanding Roles and Decision-Making To create a cohesive and productive working relationship, it is best to understand the roles and decision-making of each of the siblings involved. Asking questions like: Who is currently doing what? Who will or may be involved in future decisionmaking? Or Who has the authority to make decisions? etc. These are just a few of the important questions that need to be answered in both sibling working relationships and family succession conversations. To help with this process, work through these points: Working through these tips may help: a) What is the right role for each sibling: siblings need to determine their role ̜ how it is aligned with the farm/ranch business; how it matches with the business’s needs; what is best for the individual to set themselves up for success and satisfaction. b) Identify your likes, dislikes, strengths, and limitations. This is helpful as your role within the business develops. Do you have the ability, the mindset, and the talent to fulfill your purpose? c) Clarify your expectations. Transparency of expectations from yourself and others must be discussed. d) Who do you report to? Is it dad, a brother, or an uncle? If this is unclear, the result is confusion, frustration, and lack of productivity. e) What does a performance review consist of? Even in a family business, siblings must be accountable for their work and actions. f) Who has been granted the authority? When a decision has been made what type and how much information is shared back to the other siblings. g) Support the decision. Once a decision is made, everyone must support that decision. Despite the discussion or disagreements around the kitchen table or in the boardroom, once a consensus has been determined, all siblings must demonstrate buy-in. h) Learn from mistakes. Decision-making in the family business is challenging. We all make mistakes but what is vital is learning and building from those mistakes. Focus on the methods and ideas that lead to that mistake and strive to not repeat. i) Create a road map. As roles are discussed and identified clarify who needs to be informed about a decision and who has the authority to make the decision. Adapting these tips to your family ranching business will guide sibling business conversations and family discussions on succession planning by clarifying roles and the decisionmaking steps. 
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SALE REPORTS 2020 Sun Country Shorthorn
March 10, 2020 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 30 Bulls 11 heifers 41 Head
$ 142,900 $ 31,300 $ 174,200
avg $4762 avg $2845 avg $4249
A beautiful early spring day greeted a full house at the Sun Country Shorthorn Sale this year. After having raging blizzards on sale day the last three years, it was good to get back to normal conditions. This day may have been one of the last few normal things to happen in 2020. There was also a huge crowd who viewed this sale online through dvauctions. com. Over 90% of the bulls again sold to commercial producers. Cattle sold to four Canadian provinces and 3 US states. The top selling bull at $10,000 was Lot 1, HC Gold Card 3G ET, a son of Shadybrook Qantas 2B and Waukaru Lassie 2024. This bull had a sale day weight of 1341 lbs and has tremendous capacity and muscle shape. Several leading herds bid on this bull, and when the dust settled, he was owned by Diamond Creek Shorthorns, Weyburn, SK. Consigned by Horseshoe Creek Farms and Martyn Moore from England. Second top seller at $9000, was Lot 9, HC North of 49 55G, a son of HC Cruiser 59C. This stout made bull was selected by Wernacres Farms, Lena, IL. Consigned by Horseshoe Creek. Close behind the two top selling bulls was Lot 8 at $8750. This red neck roan ¾ Shorthorn/¼ Simmental bull is also a son of HC Cruiser 59C and he sold to T4 Land and Cattle Co., Heward, SK. Consigned by Horseshoe Creek. The top selling replacement heifer at $3800, was Lot 104, HC Picture Perfect 1G selling to Donald Jack, Flesherton, ON. She was a daughter of Leveldale Boardwalk 530C. Other top sellers: $6500 - Lot 25, Rocking L Magnum 9F (Rocking L Cattle Co.) to Kelly Shaver, Bengough, SK. $6000 - Lot 32, Maplestone Admiral 2F (Lamontagne Holdings Ltd) to Justin Marcotte, Torquay, SK and Dr.Carmen Langevin, Weyburn, SK. $5700 - Lot 6, HC Gambler 17G (Horseshoe Creek) to Calvin Fickbohm, Newell, SD. $5500 - Lot 33, H Bar D Blue Jeans 12F (Lamontagne Holdings) to Brad McClements, Hardisty, AB. $5500 - Lot 10, HC Gonzo 59G (Horseshoe Creek) to Huron Grove Shorthorns, Lambton Shores, ON. $5500 - Lot 30, Rocking L Magnum 17F (Rocking L) to Terry Wood, Lariviere, MB. $5100 - Lot 14, Diamond Creek Golden Legend 7G (Diamond Creek) to Lane Easton, Kennedy, SK. $5000 - Lot 2, HC Guardian 7G (Horseshoe Creek) to Kelly Shaver, Bengough, SK. $5000 - Lot 21, ACC Fastrack 70F (Anwender) to Brady Rist, Odessa, SK. $5000 - Lot 27, Rocking L Magnum 20F (Rocking L) to Terry Wood, Lariviere, MB. $5000 - Lot 29, Rocking L Zeus 22F (Rocking L) to Dwayne Brown, Strasbourg, SK. Page 18
Best of the West Shorthorn Sale March 27, 2020
9 two year old bulls 17 yearling bulls 26 bulls 5 open commercial yearling heifers
ave $4811 ave $4203 ave $4414 ave $1500
The high selling bull at $6700 was the white yearling Prospect Hill Guardian 25G selling to Ryan Franchuk, Smokey Lake AB. He was sired by Prospect Hill Banner Eagle 44B. Bulls sold to buyers in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The sale had to be moved to an exclusively online sale and phone bidding with very short notice due to COVID-19. Thorlakson Feedyards allowed all the bulls be displayed at their facility so buyers still had the opportunity to view the sale lots together on the Thursday and Friday.
Manitoba Bull Test
March 28, 2020 Douglas, Manitoba 8 bulls $31,160 avg $3895 $7250 - Top selling bull was lot 613 consigned by Jeff and Grayson Ross, Brandon, MB to Karen Wheelans, Pierson, MB $4750 - Lot 604 consigned by Ross Gray, Hamiota, MB to Glenn Wright, Wellwood, MB $4500 - Lot 612 consigned by Jeff and Grayson Ross, Brandon, MB to Muridale Shorthorns, Swift Current, SK
17th Annual Who’s Your Daddy Shorthorn Bull & Female Sale April 2, 2019 - Saskatoon SK 27 Two Year Old Bulls 13 Yearling Bulls 8 Yearling Heifers
$127,250 $ 56,000 $ 20,050
avg $4,712.96 avg $4,307.69 avg $2,506.25
Lot 5 - Muridale Chute 27F - $8500 – The high selling bull of the sale was a crowd favorite when he popped on to the screen. Chute’s sire was also the top selling bull in the sale 2 years ago. Laurie Vidal of Rapid View, SK was the winning bidder and will implement Chute 27F nicely into his commercial operation. Lot 11 - Muridale Hard Core 95F - $8000 – The Muri’s brought an impressive roan heifer bull to the sale that certainly gained lots of attention. Hard Core 95F is the first son to sell of Muridale’s newest herdsire Studer’s Die Hard 58D. Ross Skori of Kinsella, Alberta selected 95F. Lot 47 - Bell M Guinness 17G - $7750 – The Moellenbeck’s introduced the first JSF Wall Street 70E sons this year and they were a hit. 17G is an impressive calving ease stud that will go out and work for Shadybrook Shorthorns of West Brome, Quebec. Lot 1 - Muridale Phantom 10F - $7500 – Muridale Goose 76Y struck again with Phantom 10F. This powerful roan bull is heading directly east about 335 kms to Anwender Cattle Co. of Radville SK. Lot 46 - Bell M Fremont 16G - $7000 – Megan Turton selected this absolute genomic powerhouse son of Wall Street. Fremont will enjoy his new home at Carnduff, SK. Lot 28 - Saskvalley Fresno 177F - $5750 – A real impressive white son of ACC Delton 26D. Lehmann’s top selling bull is heading down south to his new home at Studer Shorthorns of Creston, Iowa.
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Western Prime Shorthorn Bull & Female Sale Westlock, Alberta, April 4, 2020
With a new sale location and recently imposed COVID gathering restrictions we went ahead not knowing what to expect on sale day and BOOM, those apprehensions were smashed with what turned out to be quite a rewarding sale with little variation between the highs and the lows! Sale Gross $197,982 Two Year Old Bulls averaged $4116. High seller Crooked Post Curfew 22F at $5500 selling to Daniel Leach of Lac La Biche, AB. Second high seller Sharom Firedrake 64F at $4700 to King Ranches of Dapp, AB. Yearling Bulls averaged $3500. High seller Starbright Goose 10G at $5100 to Caleb Fagnan of Bonnyville, AB Second high seller Crooked Post Drover 63G to South River Shorthorns of Melfort, SK. Commercial Shorthorn influenced heifers averaged $1553.
Greetings from Wildrose country ~ Bonnyville, AB We will be a consignor in the
All Star Classic Female Sale November 21, 2020,
Shorthorn Alliance Sale December 17, 2020 and the
Western Prime Bull and Female Sale Next Spring!
STARBRIGHT SHORTHORNS Rena Nelson ~ 780-201-2785 Bonnyville, AB rrnelson71@gmail.com
Hatfield Shorthorns We have several nice roan females (calves, bred heifers, young cows) for sale including daughters of milk and calving ease specialist, Diamond Lord Belmore 56B. A good selection of bulls is always available.
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Peterson Family Farms Meeting Creek, AB Christy 780-608-6197 Steven & Danielle 780-281-0569
R.R. 3 Mannville, AB T0B 2W0
Doug & Karen Hess & family
Ph/Fax: (780) 763-2209 6 1/2 miles South of Mannville karenahess@hotmail.com on Hwy 881
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George & Elizabeth Procter RR #5 Brussels, ON N0G 1H0
PH 519-887-9206 FAX 519-887-9880 email - bodmin@hurontel.on.ca
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DAVID & JOANNE CURRIE & FAMILY 2878 King St, Caledon, ON L7C 0R3 David’s Cell: 647-400-2844 david.flightpath@gmail.com Jessica’s Cell: 519-400-3160 jesscurrie@hotmail.com Joanne’s Cell: 416-274-7124
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WHAT A YEAR!
These three words have been applicable in so many ways over the past 365 days. We have had a tremendous growing season! 9 inches of rain in May and June has left us with literally "grass up to our stirrups". Last year at this time we had more grasshoppers than grass. It's certainly a different world this year. And then there is Covid 19! It really hasn't changed our daily work lives in agriculture a whole bunch. But we can certainly see how it is challenging to people who work 9 to 5 in close quarters every day. It did make for an interesting bull sale season. The "Who's Your Daddy" bull sale was an online event only this year. And we were pleasantly surprised, and grateful, for the customer support we received. Once again, Thank You to all of our buyers and bidders. Winter hung on forever this spring! We had snow cover until the 22nd of April and probably had 100 calves born before we had bare ground to calve on. Not an ideal situation, and our solution is to turn the bulls out a week or two later this year.
Our breeding philosophies haven't really changed. We are still trying to breed cattle that can survive and reproduce on minimal inputs, and with minimal labor. This is a portion of our purebred cow herd on grass in mid June. They graze year round, and have been grazing stockpiled grass, and now new grass, since the snow went away. They never see a barn, shed or corral. If they do, there has been a problem, and they are usually not around next year to cause another one. These are the mothers of the bulls we consign to the "Who's Your Daddy" sale every year. If you are looking for some trouble free, low input genetics, we invite you to stop in for a visit. Always a good idea to visit the factory before you buy the product.
barry 306 212 0240 • murray 306 232 7131 carl 306 232 3511 • wes 306 232 7725 cmlehmann@sasktel.net www.saskvalleyshorthorns.com The Canadian SHORTHORN REPORT - Herd Reference 2020
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