Cattle Call Feb 2016 by Saskatchewan Hereford Association

Canadian Mail Product Agreement No. 40012604

The Breed You Can Trust

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MISTY VALLEY FARMS 40TH Annual Production Sale of Horned Herefords Wednesday, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 1:00 P.M. M.S.T. at the Ranch Offering: 70 - Long Yearling Bulls - semen tested and guaranteed • includes 10 excellent bulls from Lanni Bristow 40 - Bred Registered Heifers - pregnancy tested and bred to calving ease bulls 60 - Bred Com m ercial Heifers - pregnancy tested and bred to light birthweight Hereford bulls 14 - Registered and Comm ercial Heifer Calves from the top of M ark Law’s heifer crop

MVF 499X STD DOMINO LAD 122B Lots of depth and thickness in this 499X son. His mother is consistently a

good producer and goes back to some good cow families.

MVF 38Y SILVER STD LAD 213B A heifers first calf by the calving ease 38Y bull. 213B’s maternal grandmother and great grandmother are still producing well in the herd.

Whether you have a straightbred or crossbred operation,

we’ve got bulls that will fit.

Come early to look at the cattle - join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m. M.S.T. For More Information or Catalogues Contact: Phone: 306-893-2783

Harold Oddan

Email: mvf@ sasktel.net R.R. 1 Maidstone, Sk. S0M 1M0

Phone: 306-893-2737

Maurice Oddan

Mark Law 204-526-5818

Sale Day Phone: 306-893-2775

Lanni Bristow 780-614-1268

20km N of Maidstone on Hwy 21, 6.5kms W on Hwy 303, then 6km N on Range Rd 3241 OR 38.5kms E of Lloydminster on Hwy 303, the 6km N on Range Rd 3241.

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17th Annual Production Sale: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 2:00 pm CST (1:00 pm MST) ~ Dinner At Noon ~ At The Farm, Livelong, SK

61 Head on Offer :

27 Coming Two Year Old Bulls, semen tested* 2 Feature Registered Heifers 32 Bred Commercial Heifers, ultra sound preg checked* •Central Point Free Delivery•

BANNERLANE 153Y SUPER STD 38B BW: 96 lbs. WW: 830 lbs. WDA: 3.18

BW: 100 lbs. WW: 810 lbs. WDA: 2.96

Sire: AGA 26T YeAH JArrOD 153Y DAM: BANNerLANe MS riBSTONe 81W

Sire: AGA 26T YeAH JArrOD 153Y DAM: BANNerLANe GeN LASS 7r

BANNERLANE 108U BRIT 27B BW: 84 lbs. WW: 770 lbs. WDA: 2.96

Sire: MVF 161r STD BriT LAD 108U DAM: BANNerLANe riBSTONe 33W

BANNERLANE 153Y SUPER 9B

BANNERLANE 108U BRIT 51B BW: 100 lbs. WW: 690 lbs. WDA: 2.53

Sire: MVF 161r STD BriT LAD 108U DAM: BANNerLANe 251N STD LASS 26T

Please call for a catalogue or visit www.hereford.ca to view the catalogue online “Our promise to you.....Quality cattle” Bill & Ruth Bannerman (306) 845-2445

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Box 148 Livelong, SK S0M 1J0 Chase Bannerman (306) 248-1214 email: bannerlane@littleloon.ca

Rob & Joanne Bannerman & Sons Ph/Fax: (306) 845-2764 Cell: (306) 845-7790 (306) 845-9464

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Saskatchewan Board of Directors Dale Shillington, President R.R. 3, Site 3, Box 15, Prince Albert S6V 5R1 Phone: 306-764-8484 Stephen Myer, Vice President Box 227, Maidstone S0M 1M0 Phone: 306-893-2298 Marilyn Charlton, General Manager Box 713, Weyburn S4H 2K8 Phone: 306-842-6149 Fax: 306-842-0296 Email: skhereford@sasktel.net Karen Wagner Box 86, Maple Creek S0N 1N0 Phone: 306-717-1230

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Lance Leachman Box 535, Maidstone S0M 1M0 Phone: 306-903-7299

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Corey Lees Box 1, Arcola S0C 0G0 Phone: 306-455-2714 Matt Lohner Box 1685, Carlyle S0C 0R0 Phone: 306-697-7822

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Jeff Lees Box 386, Arcola S0C 0G0 Phone: 306-455-2128 Tina Lees Box 243, Arcola S0C 0G0 Phone: 306-455-2605 Chad Wilson Box 372, Wawota S0G 5A0 Phone: 306-739-2643 Kurtis Reid Box 118, Hepburn S0K 1Z0 Phone: 306-220-2226 David Reid - CHA Director Ph: 306-373-6100

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SUBSCRIPTION FEE - Subscription fee $15.00 yearly (GST included)

Murray Andrews - CHA Director Ph: 306-694-5821

ACCOUNTS - All advertising accounts must be paid in full before more advertising is accepted. Payment of accounts by cheque (payable to the Saskatchewan Hereford Association), Visa or Mastercard.

Doug Mann - CHA Director Ph: 306-741-1265

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Association N ew s

From the SHA Office

Marilyn Charlton, General Manager

Welcome to 2016! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with friends and family. Last year was a busy and successful year for the association. The province saw drier conditions in the spring and rain during harvest, which resulted in a less than abundant hay crop in many areas of the province. Good news is the livestock returns continue to be strong as consumer demand for protein increases. Breeder Directory 2016 We are still accepting ads for out 2016 breeder directory, with the deadline extended to February 29. If you are interested in placing an ad just give the SHA office a call at 306-842-6149. Advertising rates are as follows: Full Page Color $250.00 Half Page Color $175.00 Business Card Ad $50.00 All ads are subject to 5% GST. CWA Hereford Show 2015 The National Hereford Show held during Canadian Western Agribition last November was again a huge success. We saw an increase in our Hereford entries and the quality of the cattle on display was impressive. The show attracted exhibitors from across Canada and the United States. I want to extend a sincere thank to all of our sponsors and volunteers who have supported this show for many years. We are fortunate in our breed to have people willing to give of their time to help the association, not only at Agribition, but throughout the year - we appreciate it! Check out page 30 of this issue for a list of our sponsors and volunteers. Special thank you to JJ trucking, Arcola, Sk for sponsoring the reception after the show. Congratulations to Duncan Lees who received the CHA Honor Roll and to Bert Anderson for being presented with his 50 year membership pin from the Canadian Hereford Association. Both presentations were made during the National Show at Agribition.

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Saskatchewan Juniors The Saskatchewan Junior Hereford Association held their annual meeting on January 17 at Regina, Sk. The meeting included elections of officers and planning events for the coming year. Full report of the meeting will be included on the website as well as in the June issue of Cattle Call. If you are interested in becoming involved with the junior association in our province give Karen McKim a call at 306-436-4616 or email her at rbdranch@live.ca.

Bonanza 2016 will be held at Olds, AB - August 9 - 13. If you are interested in more information check out the CHA website for more details.

January SHA Board Meeting The Saskatchewan Hereford Association will hold their board meeting on January 22 in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference at Saskatoon, Sk. This meeting will include a review of our 2015 fiscal year and approval of the 2016 budget. Also at the meeting, the board will be selecting the judge for the 2016 national show at CWA, drawing for the bull voucher and meeting with representatives from Agribition. Watch for a report of the meeting to be posted on the website. Wishing everyone a successful bull sale season!

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Canadian Publications Mail Product Sale Agreement No. 40012604 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Saskatchewan Hereford Association Box 713, Weyburn, SK S4H 2K8 Phone: 306-842-6149 Fax: 306-8420296 Email: skhereford@sasktel.net

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the depth and unIformIty In the cowherd that wIll gIve you the consIstency In your bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progeny!

Offering Long Yearling Bulls 65 by Private Treaty 16 at Calgary Bull Sale March 3 10 at Medicine Hat Bull Sale March 16 rd

Also offering Bred Heifers for sale and a big group of coming Yearling Bulls

Featuring Bulls Like These...

28R dam of 7B & 196B

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75T dam of 423B

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152T dam of 20B

L I K E T H E S E

D A M S

165T dam of 133B

171T dam of 40B

359T dam of 397B

Bull Calves and Bred Females also available

19Y dam of 350B & 351B

215W dam of 44B

For Bull Pictures and Detailed Information please visit our website or give us a call for a catalog

Andy & Margaret Schuepbach

Ruth, Michelle and Daniel Phone: (403) 625-4693 Cell: (403) 625-6316 Fax: (403) 625-1500 Box 2044, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0 10 miles (16 km) East of Claresholm to sign, then 4 1/2 miles (7.2 km) North

Email: andy@lilybrookherefords.com

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40X dam of 227B

71W dam of 58B

144W dam of 282B

106W dam of 315B

358W dam of 123B

213X dam of 301B

242U dam of 570B

223U dam of 257B

344W dam of 164B

234Y dam of 63B

Hans Ulrich (403): 625-2237

www.lilybrookherefords.com

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Calving Ease with Performance

Better Females

Sound Feet and Udders

Better Bulls by Performance Evaluation

Heavier weaning weights

Breed Improvement

For Sale Private Treaty 30 Quality Polled Bulls Various current pedigrees

More than just good looking cattle. Doug & Wanda Mann

Box 1256 Swift Current, SK S9H 3X4 P: 306.773.7136 C: 306.741.1265 E: w_mann@xplornet.ca

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CORBIELL HEREFORDS 2016 BULL SALE - FEBRUARY 18, 2016 BOW SLOPE SHIPPING ASSOCIATION, BROOKS, AB - 1:00 PM

On Offer: 35 Long Yearling Horned Hereford Bills 50 Replacement Quality Breeding Age Heifers • No Bulls Previously Sold • All Bulls Halter Broke • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

C 79B

C 5B

C 15B

C 45B

C 44B

C 37B

JOIN US FOR LUNCH AT 11:30 P.M. AND PLAN TO ATTEND THE SALE AT 1:00 P.M. GIVE US A CALL FOR A CATALOGUE OR STOP FOR A VISIT ANYTIME!

BRAD & TAMMY, TY & MELISSA

403-734-2111 Box 337, Cluny, AB T0J 0S0 Ty, D.V.M.: 403-934-0297 Brad’s Cell: 403-934-8714 Email corbiell@ pcc-inet.ca 6.4 km N, 1 km W of Fas Gas Service Station on Hwy 842, Cluny, AB 10 Page 10

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Carlrams Ranching Ltd

7th Annual Bull Sale ~ 2:00 ‘Sask Time’

Thursday - February 11th Please be our guest for lunch at noon before the sale! Carl & Dalynn’s Yard - 5 miles North of Cut Knife, SK

LOT 23B

LOT 180B

CR 87R WEST LAD 23B

CARLRAMS A 102W EXTRA LAD 180B

- HORNED HEREFORD BULLS - BLACK ANGUS BULLS - POLLED HEREFORD BULLS - PUREBRED HEREFORD HEIFERS - COMMERCIAL HEREFORD HEIFERS - KIDS PONEY - RANCH GELDING - ALL ON OFFER -

LOT 371B

LOT 247B

CARLRAMS C45X STD LAD 371B

CR 137Y LAD 247B watch & bid live!

Cal & Marilyn (306) 398-7343

Carl & Dalynn (306) 398-7879

Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, Canada ~ Catalgoue will be online January 7th ~

www.CarlramsRanching.com

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February 8th, 2016 Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds Lloydminster, SK - 1:00PM MST • Come Join us For Lunch! 134 Head on Offer 44 Two Year Olds • Approximately 90 Commercial Open Heifers

Bid Online with LiveAuctions.TV LiveAuctions TV LIVE ON THE INTERNET. LIVE AUDIO. LIVE VIDEO. BIDDING

LF 85X BABY FA YANKEE BRITISHER 85X C02945803 LF 850U SMOKING LADY 62Y C02953806

BOY 62B

CHURCHILL YANKEE ET FA BRITISHER LADY 36N BCD 347P PATCH 850U LF SMOKING LADY 1U

ACE TRACKER MJT TRACKER 33X C02964362 ACE SCULLY LASS 21X C02953384

Lock Farms

Stan & Susan Lock Box 215, Macklin, SK S0L 2C0 P: 306-753-2229 C: 306-753-7884 lockfarms@xplornet.com www.lockfarms.com

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LAD 21B

GH ADAMS NEON TRACKER ET 507T MJT 21K CHARISMA 29N DUNROBIN 200L SCULLY 25R ACE TOP BRASS LASS 11S

Davies Ranch Keith Davies Box 90, LaCorey, AB T0A 2E0 P: 780-826-5431 C: 780-826-0383 kdavies@mcsnet.ca

TDM STANDARD FA HARLAND BRITISHER 108W C02936877 TDM MERCEDES LASS 14T C02896055

LAD 70B

CJH HARLAND 408 FA BRITISHER LADY 11N R 15L STAN GEN LAD 14R R MISS 216M STAN 101R

WA 11Y BILLY 22B TRIPLE-A 47R STANMORE 11Y C02978193 WA 98M SHENAYE 59R C02880412

Ace Herefords

Brady Moncrieff Box 41, Senlac, SK S0L 2Y0 P: 306-228-2239 C: 306-228-9177 ace_herefords@hotmail.com

PDHR 20J STANMORE 47R TRIPLE-A 22T WILDFLOWER 12W WA DUSTER BOY 98M WA SHENAYE 51N

Ayrey Hereford Farms Bill & Wendy, Shana, Jinaye & Kendall Ayrey Box 12, Evesham, SK S0L 1B0 P: 306-753-2500 C: 306-753-7040 bwayrey@hotmail.ca

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70 Bulls on Offer 65 Yearlings & 5 Two Year Olds

HAROLDSON’S RED BULL 200Z 4C

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X Sire: CHURCHILL RED BULL 200Z CHURCHILL LADY 002X ET KJ 520E INVESTOR 532M ET Dam: MCCOY 532M ZENA 26R MCCOY 58G ZENA 32L EPDs

CE +1.9

BW +4.1

WW +58.0

YW +90.8

Milk +27.0

TM +56.0

KJ 647U REDEEM 429Y

CE +4.1

BW +1.8

WW YW Milk +66.3 +100.1 +29.9

PE EPDs

CE -0.8

BW +3.5

WW +46.6

YW +72.3

Milk +20.6

TM +43.9

BLAIR-ATHOL 10Y HOMEFRONT 99C

SHF RADAR M326 R125 Sire: KJ HVH 33N REDEEM 485T ET HVH OKSANA 4L 33N UPS DOMINO 3027 Dam: KJ 804P DEVON 647U KJ 045 LENA 804P ET EPDs

C&T 218Z COW MAKER 51C

MHPH 101S UMPIRE 118U Sire: MHPH 118U ZAPPA 218Z GHC-TABOO-TCF MISS KAREN 4T PW VICTOR BOOMER P606 Dam: ANL P606 NORTHERN LADY 38X HF 59M NORTHERN LADY 275S

TM +63.1

SHF WONDER M326 W18 ET Sire: NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S BLAIR-ATHOL CLASSIC 53U Dam: BLAIR-ATHOL CLASSY GRACE 97Y BLAIR-ATHOL 25C AMIGA 20K EPDs CE BW WW YW Milk -0.8 +5.7 +60.8 +103.2 +27.9

April 1, 2016

TM +58.3

Kisbey, SK

2 p.m. Sale Start Time 5% discount on 2 or more bulls Free Delivery within 300 miles Blair Athol Farms Duncan Lees (306)455-2619 (306)577-9703 Jeff Lees (306)577-1375 www.blairatholfarms.com

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Haroldson’s Polled Herefords Chad Wilson (306)577-1256 www.haroldsons.com

Glenlees Polled Herefords George Lees (306)455-2612 Corey Lees (306)455-2714 (306)577-9971 www.glenlees.com

C & T Cattle Co. Chris Lees (306)455-2605 (306)577-7370 Kurt Lees (306)421-8318 email: ctcattleco@sasktel.net

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Sons Available For Purchase From These Two Bulls 2015 RBC Supreme Challenge Top Ten Finalist

Two Time National Reserve Grand Champion Bull

“THE GOODS”

“SAMMY”

All Bulls Are Available For Viewing On The Farm For Sale By Private Treaty Check out our website www.hmshicliffe.com for videos of each bull

HMS HI-CLIFFE COMMANDO 64C Sire: TCF JVJ 11X The Goods 305A BW: 94lbs Dam: Hi-Cliffe Xcel 64X Reserve Grand Champion Bull at Lloyd Stockade Roundup behind his sire, 2n d in class at Agribition

HMS HI-CLIFFE 13X CANADIAN 7C Sire: Hi-Cliffe WLB Sammy 13X Dam: Haroldsons Ella 4T 7Z

BW: 87lbs

HMS HI-CLIFFE 25A CAESAR 56C Sire: GHC Mach 1 25A Dam: GHC Miss Karen 56X 3rd in class at Agribition

BW: 80lbs

Hunter, Morgan & Sydney HMS HI-CLIFFE 13X CAMELOT 8C Sire: Hi-Cliffe WLB Sammy 13X BW: 88lbs Dam: Coppertone 164X Omega 8Z Half of the pair of bulls at Lloyd Stockade Roundup

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Carmen & Brenda Millham

Box 382, Outlook, SK S0L 2N0 C: 306-867-4231 C: 306-270-5524 Email: carm.dvm@ sasktel.net Website: hmshicliffe.com

Best Pair of Hereford Bulls at Lloyd Stockade Roundup 2015

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low birth wts. hair performance ranch raised guaranteed semen tested powerful mothers

Saturday, March 26 ,2016

- Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK

30 Two Year Old Horned Hereford Bulls & 6 Horned Hereford Yearling Bulls â&#x20AC;˘ 35 Black Angus Yearling Bulls -

MURRAY, BRIDGET & LUKE ANDREWS 306-631-9271 OR 306-694-5821 RUSSELL & FAYE ANDREWS 306-693-2687 MOOSE JAW, SK ANDERSON CATTLE GEOFF ANDERSON, BETHUNE, SK 306-731-7921

Catalog and Videos online at www.tripleaherefords.ca

More Baldie = More Profit

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Registered and Commercial Horned Herefords Box 25, Landis, Saskatchewan S0K 2K0 Email: grltd@yourlink.ca

Bill & Luke (306) 658-4750 Verne (306) 658-2022

Wes, Bernie, Dustin, Cody & Austin Phone: (306) 658-4535 Cell: (306) 948-9663

4 Bulls headed to East Central Bull Sale on March 18 20 Two Year Old bulls to be sold by Private Treaty off the Ranch

FOR SALE: 30 HEAD OF STRAIGHT BRED COMMERCIAL HEREFORD SELECT GROUP OF PURE BRED PAPERED HEIFERS HEIFERS BRED TO HORNED HEREFORD BULLS

THANK YOU TO OUR BUYERS IN 2015!

For individual bull pictures and info visit.

www.garrettranchltd.ca

GWG Polled Herefords

Box 314, Imperial, SK S0G 2J0 Tel: 306-963-2638 Cell: 306-963-7947 Fax: 306-963-2648 Email: gwg.farm@sasktel.net

Powerful options to add to your herd

DMG 32B

DMG 54B

DMG 12B

DMG 25B

DMG 14B

They sell at Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Red, White & Black Sale March 21, 2015 at Johnstone Auction Mart in Moose Jaw, SK Page 16

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T Bar K Ranch Annual Bull Sale April 7, 2016 At the Ranch 14 Two-Year Old Horned Hereford Bulls • 23 Two-Year Old Red Angus Bulls 12 Yearling Horned Herefords • 30 Yearling Red Angus Bulls

T-BAR-K 602U SOLO CUP 2A February 7, 2013

RED JENSEN CACTUS 2Z February 7, 2013

EPDs BW : 4.3 W W : 54.7 YW : 81.2 M: 19.8 TM: 47.2

EPDs BW : 1.9 W W : 48 YW : 79 M: 19 TM: 44

Powerful set of sons sell

Stop in for a look at our 2016 bulls, the coffee is always on. Our ranch has been in the livestock business for 127 years, our children are 5 th generation. We are always searching for new genetics that will consistently improve our market place and better meet the needs of our customer.

Kevin & Kim Dorrance

Box 389 W awota, SK S0G 5A0 Phone: 306-739-2944 Kevin’s Cell: 306-577-9861 Email: dorrance@sasktel.net Call for DVD and Catalogue of Bull Sale

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Selling

TOP QUALITY Bulls in Volume for more than

115 years

Angus Polled Hereford

Horned Hereford Ranch Horses

new location NOW IN A

Mar 2 & 3

For more information contact ALBERTA CATTLE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION (403)852-0154 finsethjudy@gmail.com

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creating

Value

Profit Driven Genetic Selection & Practical Management

6 Bulls for Calgary Bull Sale March 2 & 3, 2016

6 Bulls for Medicine Hat Bull Sale March 15 & 16, 2016

Visit www.barpipe.com For complete carcass, RFI, performance information, photos and video on all of our sale cattle

Dehorned and polled bulls and bred heifers also available by private treaty Jay Cross Ph: 403-978-2767 jay@barpipe.com Okotoks, Alberta Cattle Call - February 2016 BP Cattle Call.indd 1

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Grand Champion Horned Female

The 37 th Annual Lloydminster Zoetis Stockade Roundup was held November 4-7, 2015. For 36 years Stockade Round Up has seen the best cattle and the top breeders from throughout the prairies. Following are the results from the 2015 show. Horned Hereford Results • Senior Champion Female - Big-Gully V-9 Venerable 320A exhibited by Top 50 Livestock, Lashburn, Sk. • Reserve Senior Champion Female - SS-Topline Yes Canadianna 124Y exhibited by SS Cattle Company, Irma, AB. • Junior Champion Female Calf - Ace Tracker Lass 28C exhibited by Brady Moncrieff, Senlac, Sk. • Reserve Junior Champion Female Calf - Ace Robbie Lass 24C exhibited by Brady Moncrieff, Senlac, Sk. • Intermediate Champion Female Calf - LF 5Z Rock Solid Lady 71C exhibited by Lock farms Ltd., Macklin, Sk. Grand Champion Female - Big-Gully V-9 Venerable 320A exhibited by Top 50 Livestock, Lashburn, Sk. Reserve Grand Champion Female - Ace Tracker Lass 28C exhibited by Brady Moncrieff, Senlac, Sk. • Junior Champion Bull Calf - LF 517U Cahill ET 86C exhibited by Lock Farms Ltd., Macklin, Sk. • Reserve Junior Champion Bull Calf - SS-Topline Canadian Power 123C exhibited by SS Cattle Company, Irma, AB. • Intermediate Bull Calf Champion - LF 5Z Capone ET 70C exhibited by Lock Farms Ltd., Macklin, Sk. • Junior Champion Bull - Ace Tracker Lad 21B exhibited by Brady Moncrieff, Senlac, Sk. • Reserve Junior Champion Bull - Ace Tracker Lad 29B exhibited by Brady Moncrieff, Seclac, Sk. Grand Champion Bull - Ace Tracker Lad 21B exhibited by Brady Moncrieff, Senlac, Sk. Reserve Grand Champion Bull - LF 5Z Capone ET 70C exhibited by Lock Farms Ltd., Macklin, Sk.

Reserve Grand Champion Horned Female

Grand Champion Horned Bull

Best Pair of Bulls - Lock Farms Ltd., Macklin, Sk. Reserve Grand Champion Horned Bull 22 Page 22

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Grand Champion Polled Female

Reserve Grand Champion Polled Female

Grand Champion Polled Bull

Polled Hereford Results • Junior Champion Female - Manchester 83T Free Style 450B exhibited by Manchester Polled Herefords, Senlac, Sk. • Reserve Junior Champion Female - Top-50 Bombshell 22B exhibited by Top 50 Livestock, Lashburn, Sk. • Senior Champion Female - JJPH 539R 21X Rayne 303A exhibited by Double J Polled Herefords, Maidstone, Sk. • Reserve Senior Champion Female - Top-50 Abba 26A exhibited by Top 50 Livestock, Lashburn, Sk. • Junior Champion Female Calf - JJPH 309A Susan 532C 39A Hi-Style 550C exhibited by Double J Polled Herefords • Reserve Junior Champion Female Calf - Manchester 39A Hi-Style 550C exhibited by Manchester Polled Herefords • Intermediate Champion Female Calf - HMS Hi-Cliffe Cleopatra 70C exhibited by HMS Hi-Cliffe, Outlook, Sk. • Reserve Intermediate Champion Female Calf - Manchester 39A Tawanda 534C exhibited by Manchester Polled Herefords • Senior Champion Female Calf - JJPH 116Y 106A Kovi 512C exhibited by Double J Polled Herefords, Maidstone, Sk. • Reserve Senior Champion Female Calf - TCF 305A Clair 501C exhibited by The Cliffs Farm, Hepburn, Sk. Grand Champion Female - JJPH 539R 21X Rayne 303A exhibited by Double J Polled Herefords, Maidstone, Sk. Reserve Grand Champion Female - Manchester 83T Free Style 450B exhibited by Manchester Polled Herefords, Senlac, Sk. • Junior Champion Bull Calf - Top-50 Cruz 67C exhibited by Top 50 Livestock, Lashburn, Sk. • Reserve Junior Champion Bull Calf - Flicek 35A Comet 26C exhibited by Randy & Robin Flicek, Neilburg, Sk. • Intermediate Bull Calf Champion - HMS Hi-Cliffe 305A Commando 64C exhibited by HMS Hi-Cliffe, Outlook, Sk. • Reserve Intermediate Bull Calf Champion - JJPH 11X 127Y Popeye 516C exhibited by Double J Polled Herefords • Senior Champion Bull Calf - JVJ 719 Showcase 2C exhibited by The Cliffs Farm, Hepburn, Sk. • Reserve Junior Champion Bull Calf - JJPH 106A Force 503C exhibited by Double J Polled Herefords • Junior Champion Bull - NCX Bazinga 19B exhibited by NCX Polled Herefords, Brosseau, AB. • Reserve Junior Champion Bull - PCH B022 Sir Clyde 66X exhibited by Barefoot Polled Herefords, Foisy, AB. • Senior Champion Bull - TCF JVJ 11X The Goods 305A exhibited by The Cliffs Farm, Hepburn, Sk. • Reserve Senior Champion Bull - BBSF 100W Allusion 48A exhibited by Lock Farms Ltd., Macklin, Sk. Grand Champion Bull - TCF JVJ 11X The Goods 305A exhibited by The Cliffs Farm, Hepburn, Sk. Reserve Grand Champion Bull - HMS Hi-Cliffe 305A Commando 64C exhibited by HMS Hi-Cliffe, Outlook, Sk. Best Pair of Bulls - HMS Hi-Cliffe, Outlook, Sk. Breeder’s Herd - HMS Hi-Cliffe, Outlook, Sk. Get of Sire - The Cliffs Farm, Lashburn, Sk.

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Hereford Consignors Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch BJ Cattle Co. Brost Land & Cattle Co. Church Ranch J –Bar-B Lilybrook Herefords Little Poplar Grove

McKenzie Herefords MN Herefords Newton Herefords Pahl Livestock Wyatt Farms XTC Ranches YV Ranch

Angus Consignors BJ Cattle Co. Diamond L Angus Dynomite Angus K Lazy T Angus

Kopper LC Red Angus Samtia Angus Shortgrass Cattle Company Watson Angus

For more information or a catalogue, please call: President: GLENN BROST (403) 834-2253 Secretary: NICONA BROST (403) 834-2262 or (403) 878-7141 PO Box 23107, Medicine Hat Mall, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4C7 Sponsored by the Southeastern Alberta Purebred Beef Breeders Association

At the Ranch

February 13, 2016 nd 2 2 MJT

Bull Sale

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National Check-Off Agency Appoints New General Manager The Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency (the Agency, currently operating as Canada Beef) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melinda German as the new Agency General Manager. German will join the Agency after serving two years as General Manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers, and previously as Director of the Livestock Knowledge Centre for Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. “We are very excited to have Melinda as a part of our team,” said Jack Hextall, Chair of the Agency. “Her industry experience, education and desire to move the industry forward will be invaluable.” Under the direction of the Board of Directors, German’s role will be exciting and challenging, ensuring transparency and accountability around the National Check-Off. She will work closely with funders, including importers, exporters, and cattle producers, as well as with provincial and federal stakeholders, and be accountable for organizational performance and alignment with activities under the purview of the Farm Products Agencies Act. German is expected to join the team at the Calgary office by March 1 st, 2016.

by separate divisions. The new structure was developed by the Board of Directors, in consultation with provincial funder groups to ensure continued transparency and prudent management of the National Check-Off. For more information on the restructuring of the Agency, please refer to the Branding Iron – Winter 2015 Edition. The national check-off is a mandatory levy of $1 per head collected from cattle producers when they market their cattle by provincial organizations, using their existing collection systems involving auction markets, order buyers, brand inspectors and others who handle cattle sales. It is collected across Canada to fund research and marketing activities on behalf of the entire industry. The goal of the national check-off is twofold – to increase sales of domestic and export beef and to find better and more efficient methods of producing beef and beef cattle. The national check-off is a critical source of revenue to fund initiatives that will advance the industry and build strong markets for Canadian cattle and beef.

“This is an excellent opportunity for me to work at a national level and continue to serve beef producers,” said German. “This will be an interesting and multi-faceted position but most important to me is that I can continue to work in the best interests of Canadian producers and the industry at-large.” This position is new for the Agency, and begins a period of transition where the three main functions, check-off management, marketing, and research, will be managed

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NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW 2015 National Hereford Show - November 27, 2015 Canadian Western Agribition - Regina, Sk. Judge - Bob Goble, Alto,MI National Female Show • Polled Junior Division Champion Heifer Calf - BNC 14Z Star M aker 69C - Glenlees Farms, Arcola, Sk. & BNC Polled Herefords • Polled Reserve Junior Division Champion Heifer Calf - Haroldsons Erin 200Z 61C - Haroldsons Polled Herefords, Wawota, Sk. • Polled Senior Division Champion Heifer Calf - Blair’s 45P 33W Temptress ET 5C exhibited by Blairs.Ag Cattle Co., Lanigan, Sk. • Polled Reserve Senior Division Champion Heifer Calf - XLP Reese’s Action 500C exhibited by Lone Pine Cattle Services, Vibank, Sk., and additional owners Mission Ridge Herefords and HMS Hi-Cliffe • Horned Champion Heifer Calf - RKKH Tweesties 1501C exhibited by Blairs.Ag Cattle Co., Lanigan, Sk, and additional owner Allan Hjertaas • Horned Reserve Champion Heifer Calf - GH 5Z Charity 181C exhibited by Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd., High River, AB • Polled Junior Champion Female - Elmlodge Boom Boom 32B exhibited by Elmlodge Polled Herefords, Indian River, ON and additional owner Tay Down Herefords • Polled Reserve Junior Champion Female - Haroldsons HLV Marvel 48Y 12B exhibited by Haroldsons Polled Herefords, Wawota, Sk., and additional owner Starry Cattle Company • Horned Junior Champion Female - GH Design Miss Excellent 104B exhibited by Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd., and additional owner Caitlyn Roe • Horned Reserve Junior Champion Female - Triple A 2059 Pebbles ET 9B exhibited by Triple A Herefords, Moose Jaw, Sk. • Polled Senior Champion Female - Haroldsons Lassie 425X 22Z exhibited by Haroldsons Polled Herefords and additional owner Wooden Shoe Farms • Polled Reserve Senior Champion Female - Square-D Reiss 237A exhibited by Square D Polled Herefords, Langbank, Sk., and additional owner Mannle Polled Herefords • Polled Grand Champion Female - Elmlodge Boom Boom 32B exhibited by Elmlodge Polled Herefords, Indian River, ON and additional owner Tay Down Herefords • Polled Reserve Grand Champion Female - Blair’s 45P 33W Temptress ET 5C exhibited by Blairs.Ag Cattle Co., Lanigan, Sk.

• Horned Senior Champion Female - Elmlodge Zena 26Z exhibited by Theodore and Shirley McCracken • Horned Reserve Senior Champion Female - GH Script Diamond Lady 91A exhibited by Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd., and additional owner Billy Paul • Horned Grand Champion Female - GH Design Miss Excellent 104B exhibited by Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd., and additional owner Caitlyn Roe • Horned Reserve Grand Champion Female - Triple A 2059 Pebbles ET 9B exhibited by Triple A Herefords, Moose Jaw, Sk. National Bull Show • Horned Champion Bull Calf - Big-Gully 102 Hurley 271C exhibited by Big Gully Farms, Maidstone, Sk. • Horned Reserve Champion Bull Calf - Triple A 1229 Clifford 51C exhibited by Triple A Herefords, Moose Jaw, Sk. • Polled Junior Division Champion Bull Calf - Harvie 40Y Winston 252C exhibited by Harvie Ranching, Ols, AB. • Polled Reserve Junior Division Champion Bull Calf - Haroldsons Renegade ET 21C exhibited by Haroldsons Polled Herefords, Wawota, Sk. • Polled Senior Division Champion Bull Calf - Glenlees 2028 Powerhouse 43C exhibited by Glenlees Farms, Arcola, Sk. • Polled Reserve Senior Division Champion Bull Calf - Remitall W 50 Shades ET 12C exhibited by Remital-West, Olds, AB. • Horned Junior Champion Bull - Triple A 2059 Bam Bam ET 11B exhibited by Triple A Herefords, Moose Jaw, Sk. • Horned Reserve Junior Champion Bull - CCR 9500 Barcode 38B exhibited by Copper Creek Ranch, Princeton, BC • Polled Junior Champion Bull - CBB Shar-Lo 719 Shameless 308B exhibited by Cayley Cattle Co, Princeton, BC additional owners Shar-Lo Farms and Wyatt Farms • Polled Reserve Junior Champion Bull - Remitall W GD Waterloo ET 12B exhibited by Remital-West, Olds, AB additional owner Glenrose Polled Herefords • Horned Senior Champion Bull - RB 105 Rest Easy 305A exhibited by Roe Livestock, Filer, ID • Horned Reserve Senior Champion Bull - GRLZ Kingpin 73A exhibited by Hereford GRLZ, Raymore, Sk. • Horned Grand Champion Bull - Triple A 2059 Bam Bam ET 11B exhibited by Triple A Herefords, Moose Jaw, Sk. • Horned Reserve Grand Champion Bull - Big-Gully 102 Hurley 271C exhibited by Big Gully Farm, Maidstone, Sk.

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• Polled Senior Champion Bull - Haroldsons Delta ET 69A exhibited by Haroldsons Polled Herefords, Wawota, Sk with additional owner Wascana Cattle Co, Regina, Sk. • Polled Reserve Senior Champion Bull - TCF JVJ 11X The Goods 305A exhibited by The Cliffs Farm, Saskatoon, Sk with additional owners Joe Vey Jr. and HMS Hi-Cliffe

• Horned Breeder’s Herd - Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd. • Horned Get-Of-Sire - Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd. • Horned Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor - Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd. • Horned Herdsman Award - Triple A Herefords

• Polled Grand Champion Bull - Haroldsons Delta ET 69A exhibited by Haroldsons Polled Herefords, Wawota, Sk with additional owner Wascana Cattle Co, Regina, Sk. • Polled Reserve Grand Champion Bull - CBB Shar-Lo 719 Shameless 308B exhibited by Cayley Cattle Co, Princeton, BC additional owners Shar-Lo Farms and Wyatt Farms

• Polled Breeder’s Herd - Haroldsons Polled Herefords • Polled Get-Of-Sire - Haroldsons Polled Herefords • Polled Junior Get-Of-Sire - Lone Pine Cattle Services • Polled Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor - Haroldsons Polled Herefords • Polled Herdsman Award - ANL Polled Herefords

Grand Champion Horned Female GH DESIGN MISS EXCELLENT 104B exhibited by Hirsche Herefords & Angus Ltd.

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Reserve Grand Champion Horned Bull BIG-GULLY 102 HURLEY 271C exhibited by Big Gully Farm

Reserve Grand Champion Polled Bull CBB SHAR-LO 719 SHAMELESS 308B exhibited by Cayley Cattle Co.

Reserve Grand Champion Polled Female BLAIR’S 45P 33W TEMPTRESS ET 5C exhibited by Blairs.Ag Cattle Co.

Congratulations to Bert Anderson, Sceptre, Sk., for receiving his 50 year pin from the Canadian Hereford Association at the National Hereford Show during Canadian Western Agribition.

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21st Annual Red Coat Classic Congratulations to Standard Hill Livestock the $10,000.00 Grand Prize Red Coat Classic winner!

Celebrating 21 Years In 1995, the Saskatchewan Hereford Association held the first show called the Silver Anniversary Hereford Sweepstakes held in conjunction with the Silver Anniversary of Canadian Western Agribition. The next year, the name was changed to the Red Coat Classic inspired by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Congratulations to all the present and previous winners of the show! Over the past 21 years many volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors and chairman have been part of the show’s success. Thank you to Lenna Wilson, Lyal Heidecker, Dale Shillington, Karen Wagner, Brad Dubeau and Co-Chairman Stephen Myer and Jeff Lees for your help in making our 21st show a huge success!

STANDARD-HILL VIRGINIA 3C exhibited by Standard Hill

The 21st editionLivestock, of the Red Coat Classic Maidstone, Sk. was held in the Hereford barn area following the Hereford Show at Canadian Western Agribition on Friday, November 27. The lucky Classic Membership holder who was drawn to select a “Red Coat Classic” bull or heifer of his choice (valued at $10,000) was Danny Dodsworth of Lloydminster, Sk. - he selected Standard-Hill Virginia 3C consigned by Standard Hill Livestock, the Myer’s family of Maidstone, Sk. Sponsorship draws were made prior to the selection of the Grand Prize winner. Our special thanks to all of our sponsors for their generous support of the show. KLR Herefords - W Bar M Farms, MB Saskatchewan Hereford Association - Tasha Arthur, SK Alta Genetics - Danielle Beckstead, SK Sundown Livestock - Duncan & Val Lees, SK Deep South Animal Clinic - William Johnston, SK Deep South Animal Clinic - Blaine Brost, AB Deep South Animal Clinic - Greenridge Farms, MB Masterfeeds - Wilson Blair, SK Herefords Today - Craig Wilgenbusch Genex - Wilson Blair, SK Co-op Feeds - Hereford GRLZ, SK Livestock Media Plus - Murray Gore, BC Elanco - Xports International, MB Elanco - Gregg Ebbeck, Australia Canadian Hereford Association - Tom Warnyca, SK Cattle CattleCall Call--February February 2016 2016

Past $10,000 Red Coat Classic Winners! 1995 - Ter-Ron Farms & Bar EL Polled Herefords 1996 - Davis Polled Herefords 1997 - Bar H Land & Cattle Co. 1998 - Section 7 Ranch 1999 - Old Burchill Farm 2000 - Roselawn Polled Herefords 2001 - T Bar K Herefords 2002 - Charlton Farms 2003 - Glenlees Polled Herefords 2004 - Square D Polled Herefords 2005 - Square D Polled Herefords 2006 - McCoy Cattle Co. 2007 - Blair Athol Farms 2008 - C & T Cattle Co. 2009 - Blair Athol farms 2010 - Flewelling Cattle Co. 2011 - Braun Ranch Ltd. 2012 - Blair Athol farms 2013 - Double J Polled Herefords 2014 - Standard Hill Livestock 2015 - Standard Hill Livestock Thank you to everyone who purchased Red Coat Classic Membership tickets - we appreciate your continued support of our show!

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Thank You For Your Continued Support! The Saskatchewan Hereford Association would like to thank the following breeders and individuals for their generosity and support of the National Hereford Show held during Canadian Western Agribition 2015.

Class and Division Sponsors Anderson Herefords Lock Farms Ltd. T Bar K Ranch Gillespie Hereford Ranch Misty Meadow Farm Aspen Lane Land & Cattle GWG Polled Herefords Brooks Farms C & T Cattle Co. Double J Polled Herefords PK Herefords Seven Pines Ranch

Lamontagne Holdings Mission Ridge Herefords Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ranching Co. Canadian Hereford Digest McKerricher Cattle Co. Hereford GRLZ Maple Laynn Farm ANL Polled Herefords Glennethy Farms Standard Hill Livestock Wunderbar Polled Herefords Holmes Farms

Misty Valley Farms Rocking G Land & Cattle Co. Garrett Ranch Ltd. Northwest Sask Hereford Club Aqua Hollow Hereford Ranch Warynca Land & Cattle Triple H Farm Ltd. Glenlees Farm KLR Herefords Canadian Hereford Association Marcel DeCorby, RE/MAX Blue Chip Ag Division

Champion and Reserve Champion Sponsors Big Gully Farms Diamond J Cattle Co. Blair Athol Farm - Tom Lees Memorial Trophy Triple A Herefords Alta Genetics

National Show Reception Sponsors JJ Trucking, Arcola, Sk. Saskatchewan Hereford Association

Haroldsons Polled Herefords - Neil Wilson Memorial Trophy Crittenden Bros. Lohner Herefords Phantom Creek Livestock

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Inaugural Canadian Beef Industry Conference set for August 9 – 11, 2016 Canada’s beef cattle industry has joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind industry experience for participants from across all regions and sectors of the national value chain: the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC). The first beef industry event of its kind in Canada, the CBIC will be held August 9 – 11, 2016 at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino in Calgary, Alberta. The CBIC is a joint collaboration by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), Canada Beef, the Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC) and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). “This is the first event of its kind in Canada and we are very excited to bring Canada’s beef industry together,” said beef producer Rob Smith, also Canadian Angus Association Chief Executive Officer and co-chair of the 2016 CBIC. “The recently-established National Beef Strategy has four pillars, one of which is connectivity. This conference will allow everyone from industry leaders to smaller-scale producers to come together and help grow our industry.”

Organizers are planning a unique lineup of events to draw industry stakeholders from across Canada, with the intention to rotate the CBIC’s location in subsequent years. “We are excited to bring Canada’s beef industry together under one roof,” said Virgil Lowe, co-chair of the 2016 CBIC, a beef producer and an Associate with Dentons Canada LLP. “No matter where you live or what your role is in our industry, this one-of-a-kind national event will be worth the trip.” Additional details including specific session topics will be available closer to the event date. Registration is expected to commence March 1st, 2016. Those interested are encouraged to watch www.canadianbeefindustryconference.com and to follow the CBIC on Twitter and Facebook for updates. For further information, contact: Allison Jacoby, CBIC 2016 Event Manager C: 403-512-8146 E: info@canadianbeefindustryconference.com

This conference will combine semi-annual and annual meetings of several stakeholder groups, along with learning and networking opportunities to create a one-ofa-kind experience for participants from across all the various regions and sectors of the Canadian beef industry. The CBIC 2016 program will include: • Keynote speakers on each of the National Beef Strategy’s four pillars: connectivity, productivity, beef demand and competitiveness; • Educational presentations for producers and interactive workshops on applicable production innovations; • Networking with stakeholders in all stages of the beef supply chain, including the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation Classic Golf Tournament; • Market outlook and brand opportunities with the Canfax and Canada Beef forums; • BCRC, Canada Beef, CCA and Young Cattlemen’s Council board meetings; • Cattlemen’s Young Leaders selections and graduation. Cattle Call - February 2016 Cattle Call - February 2016

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Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch Donates “Pick of the 2015 Heifer Calves” in support of the Keith Gilmore Foundation (KGF).

An exciting opportunity for Hereford breeders presented itself during the 2015 Southern Alberta Hereford Tour this fall, when Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch offered up the “Pick of their 2015 Heifer Crop”. Jim Sutton purchased the “Pick” for $12,500. All proceeds from the donation were directed to the “Future of the Breed” scholarship program administered through the KGF. Bar Pipe Herefords have a 60 year reputation of producing top quality Hereford genetics that meet the needs of today’s cattle industry. With a strong commitment to breed improvement and performance, Bar Pipe Herefords excel on the ranch, feedlot and show pen. Congratulations to Jim Sutton on his purchase, of this yet to be chosen female and many thanks to the Cross Family of Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch for their generous donation. The Keith Gilmore Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1987, dedicated to supporting youth in agriculture and beef industry research. Eight scholarships totalling $21,500.00 were presented to young achievers in the agricultural community in 2015.

Special Donation Lot sells at the Canadian Western Agribition Hereford Sale

The chance to buy pick of the herd flush from Blair’s.Ag offers many opportunities. There are some big time power cows that are maternal gems; the hardest part will be narrowing the pick to just one cow. This flush has the possibilities to set a program in a positive direction for years to come. There are daughters of the great Nellie cow and NJW 73S. NCX Polled Herefords, Dennis and Andrea Babiuk of Brosseau, Alberta purchased the lot for $7500. The Keith Gilmore Foundation extends a special thank you to Blair’s.AG for the generous donation and to T Bar C Cattle Co., Sales Management for including this special opportunity at the Hereford Sale during Agribition. “All proceeds from this lot will go to the Keith Gilmore Foundation for use in its core activities of supporting Cattle CattleCall Call--February February 2016 2016

Hereford youth and promoting education and research for the betterment of the beef cattle industry. For more information, visit www.keithgilmorefoundation.com."

Fee Changes for 2016

Following the December 2015 CHA Board of Directors Meeting there will be two fee changes, as follows: Embryo Calf DNA Testing: The $15 subsidy for these ET calves has been removed, meaning that ET calves will be DNA tested at the regular rate of $40/parentage and abnormality test. THE Fees: After over 10 years without any increases, the THE fees for 2016 enrolment will be $6/cow. In 2016 the CHA will be running 6 EPD evaluations to provide newly calculated EPDs for breeders to market cattle. Running 6 EPD runs per year will also provide much quicker turn around on getting GE-EPDs on cattle if you are using genomics evaluations in your program. The increase in cost to the THE enrolment fee offsets the increase in cost for the additional evaluations in 2016. Five-Generation Pedigree: Access to 5 Generation Pedigrees will be free of charge going forward through your online log-in account. (If you don’t already have a password, contact val@hereford.ca.) If a breeder requests that the CHA print and mail out a five-generation pedigree the cost will remain $10.00. These changes will be reflected on the new 2016 Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2016. NEW for 2016 – EPDS will be calculated 6 times per year.

NEW EPDs have been released! We are pleased to announce that the new Spring 2016 EPDs have been released and are now available on the Animal Inquiry pages of the website. For new EPD averages, please see the Performance section of our website Performance Program and for more details, see the Tools & Trends Spring 2016 document.

World Hereford Conference Uruguay #17 Next conference registration deadline is March 15, 2016. Visit www.hereforduruguay2016.org for more details.

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SSGA Awarded Funding to Lead Wildlife Habitat Conservation Project The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) is pleased to announce they have received $2.58 million from Environment and Climate Change Canada to lead a voluntary, producer-driven project to conserve habitat for species at risk in Saskatchewan. The Species at Risk Partnership on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) fund supports projects that engage the agricultural sector in preserving key wildlife habitat. Potential initiatives through this project are designed to fit landowners’ unique circumstances, and will include new and inventive conservation strategies that meet the needs of producers and habitat. The work will take place over five years in southwestern Saskatchewan, in areas covered by the South of the Divide Conservation Action Program (SODCAP Inc.), who will also be involved in the delivery of the pilots. “Agricultural producers are key partners in our ongoing efforts to protect and recover species at risk," said The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada. "With this fund, we're supporting the many Canadian ranchers and farmers using land stewardship practices that benefit wildlife. We also look forward to continuing our work, with all stakeholders, on innovative solutions that conserve species at risk across Canada.”” “We’re glad to take the lead on this,” says SSGA president Doug Gillespie. “Most of Saskatchewan’s remaining native grass prairie is on privately-managed ranchland. Stewardship is a core value of the SSGA and our members are in the best position to protect habitat for species at risk.” Landowners face a variety of circumstances in how they balance production with conservation, Gillespie says, and they need appropriate and adaptable options to suit their requirements. The SSGA’s proposal includes some innovative ideas – like habitat restoration, results-based conservation agreements, and grass banking – as well as money for fencing and other infrastructure that will protect the land and the water. 34 Page 34

“Ranchers, livestock and species at risk can co-exist, and they have been for generations,” says Tom Harrison, Executive Director of SODCAP Inc., a grass-roots organization who has been delivering programming in the target area. “We look forward to assisting SSGA with the development and delivery of these voluntary agreements,” Harrison explains, and adds that the conservation tools and strategies utilized will be new to Saskatchewan, and in many cases, Canada. “SARPAL is the right approach,” Gillespie said. “Regulations and fines don’t make sense when the ranching industry has voluntarily protected this habitat all along. Given the right tools, we’ll be able to do what’s best to support biodiversity on the land.” For more information, contact: Chad MacPherson, General Manager, SSGA at 306-757-8523 ssga@sasktel.net For program delivery information, contact: Tom Harrison, Executive Director, SODCAP Inc. at 306-530-1385 ed@sodcap.com

New For 2016

As of January 1st, the Beef Code of Practice requires the use of pain control when castrating bulls older than 9 months and dehorning calves after the horn bud attaches. Watch BCRC's video to learn about what beef producers need to know about pain control and prevention.

2 nd Annual SSGA Spring Break Trip

Join us on March 4 to 11 for the 2nd Annual SSGA Spring Break Trip for seven days of relaxation and fun in the sun in Puerto Vallarta, M exico during the Campeonato Nacional Charro Rodeo. Contact the SSGA for more details.

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New research clarifies Canadian beef producers’ true environmental footprint Canada’s beef industry continues to improve efficiencies that lessen its environmental impacts, with production of one kilogram of Canadian beef creating 15% fewer greenhouse gas emissions in 2011 compared to 1981, a new study has found. Continual improvements in production and feed efficiencies, crop yields and management strategies, resulting in reduced emissions and resource requirements, were largely responsible for the significant decrease in environmental impact, according to the first results of a comprehensive five-year (2013-2018) study examining the Canadian beef industry’s environmental footprint. Conducted by researchers at the University of Manitoba, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Lethbridge and Environment Canada, the study found that there has been a 15% decrease in methane, 16% decrease in nitrous dioxide and 13% decrease in carbon dioxide from beef production in Canada over the recent 30 year period. Comparing the same time periods, it took 29% fewer cattle in the breeding herd and 24% less land to produce the same amount of beef1. This study explored the entire production system – from cow-calf to feedlot. Future phases of the study will assess the impact of Canadian beef production in areas such as water use, biodiversity and provision of ecosystems services. “We’re working to get a more accurate assessment of the Canadian beef industry’s environmental footprint and these results indicate that the footprint per kilogram of beef produced is getting smaller,” said Dr. Tim McAllister, a research scientist at AAFC Lethbridge and one of the study’s principal investigators. “The decreased emissions and reduced resource requirements to produce beef over the past few decades, due in part to enhanced production and feed efficiencies, crop yields and management practices, wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for investments in research and development, and the industry’s ability to adopt those technologies,” he explained. Dr. McAllister is a world-renowned scientist. He works with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on the procedures used to develop these estimates, and has served on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The environmental impact of livestock production has been Cattle CattleCall Call--February February 2016 2016

a contentious topic for some time, and greenhouse gases and resource use have been at the forefront of this environmental debate. For the Canadian beef industry, with over 68,500 beef farms contributing $35 billion worth of goods and sales to the economy, clarity on this topic is important. “Unfortunately, perceived concerns of negative environmental impacts of beef often overshadow the beneficial impacts of the beef industry,” noted Tim Oleksyn, a cow-calf producer from Shellbrook, SK and Chair of the Beef Cattle Research Council. “Beef producers are inherently motivated to be more efficient, which most often has social, economic and environmental benefits. Now that we have resource use and GHG emission benchmarks, we can move forward as an industry and more strategically target our efforts to improve.” Canada’s beef industry currently accounts for 3.6% of Canada’s greenhouse gas production and 0.072% of global greenhouse gas production 2. At the same time, lands that grow grasses and legumes for cattle sequester carbon, thereby reducing GHGs. The results of this study speak to the industry’s commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability. It will also provide important historical information to the environmental component of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB)’s first-ever National Beef Sustainability Assessment. The CRSB sustainability assessment will benchmark the industry’s social, economic and environmental impact using 2013 as the baseline. The assessment will be revisited, and progress evaluated, every five years. Results from the remaining phases of the industry environmental footprint study, including water use, biodiversity and provision of ecosystems services, are expected in 2018. The study is funded by the Beef Cattle Industry Science Cluster. The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) funds leading-edge research to advance the Canadian beef industry. It manages Canada’s Beef Cattle Industry Science Cluster. The Cluster is funded by the industry’s National Check-Off and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada with additional contributions from provincial beef industry groups and governments.

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