Simmental Focus February 2022

FEBRUARY 2022

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Vol. 32 No. 1

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DUAL PEP X BOON BAR/ COLONEL FRECKLES Dually possesses exceptional conformation, disposition & legendary bloodlines which combine to produce outstanding offspring. His colts are excelling in mounted shooting, team roping, ranch work, trail & jumping.

They are versatile, smart, willing & trainable. Just ask anyone who rides one!

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SIMMENTAL FOCUS-5 This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail.........................................................................................7,94,98 On The Roundup................................................................................................7 Welcome Little Cowpoke/Agribition Sale Results............................................8 SSA Donation Heifer........................................................................................10 CWA National Simmental Show Results....................................................12,13 SSA Agribition Highlights...............................................................................16 Keystone Commercial Producer/Keystone Konnection Sale Results.............18 Queens of the Heartland/Northern Light Sale Results.....................................22 Jamesway Retires.............................................................................................22 Double Bar D/Spring Creek Sale Results........................................................24 CYL Application..............................................................................................26 Simmsational/MRL Sale Results.....................................................................30 Shades of the Prairies Sale Results..................................................................34 Wrap Up/Bonchuk/Border City Sale Results...................................................38 CSA Proposed By-Law....................................................................................40 Mar Mac/Southern AB Group/Friday Night Lights Sale Results....................42 CSA DNA Rebates...........................................................................................50 National Trust/Fleckvieh Equation Sale Results..............................................56 Did You Know?...............................................................................................58 Checkers Sale Results......................................................................................60 Red & Black Sale Results...........................................................................60,64 DNA Testing Tips............................................................................................64 FCSF Scholarship Winners..............................................................................70 SSA Sweepstakes Winners...............................................................................72 A.O. Henuset Ambassador Award...............................................................76,88 SSA Scholarship Winners ..............................................................80 Canadian Beef Info Gateway.......................................................................84,86 NYR Sale/Meadow Acres Dispersal Sale Results...........................................88 Ad Index...........................................................................................................96 Sasktel Brings Australian Ag Tech To Canadian Livestock Industry............100

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On The Cover..........

Are you ready for it...?

Buckle up, it’s bull sale season!!!

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Simmental Focus Box 2296, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0 The official publication of the Manitoba Simmental Association, published six times per year.

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Congratulations to A.O. Henuset Simmental Ambassador Award Delight Simmentals St. Alphonse, MB Pembina Triangle Association Commercial Breeder of the Year J&B Livestock Baldur, MB Keystone Simmental Association Commercial Breeder of the Year Joynt Simmentals Alexander, MB Welcoming Nick Fletcher to the MSA Board. Thank you to Tracy Wilcox, for your time and dedication on the board!

2022 Manitoba Bull & Female Sales

February RENDEZVOUS FARMS 18TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL & FEMALE SALE, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB 21st 27-28 HORNER / DOWNHILL/ TSN ONLINE SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca 28th M&J / GLASMAN FARMS SIMMENTAL & ANGUS 2 YEAR BULL SALE, Russell, MB MARCH MAPLE LAKE STOCK FARMS KICK OFF TO SPRING BULL SALE, Hartney, MB 2nd 3rd JP CATTLE CO. ANNUAL SIMMENTAL & ANGUS BULL SALE, Mcauley, MB 6th WLB LIVESTOCK ONLINE BULL SALE , FarmGateAuctions.ca 7th CANADIAN CENTRAL BULL & FEMALE SIMMENTAL SALE, Neepawa, MB 8th BONCHUK FARMS ANNUAL BULL SALE, Virden, MB 9th MAR MAC FARMS & GUESTS SIMMENTAL, RED & BLACK ANGUS BULL SALE, Brandon, MB 11th RAINBOW RIVER SIMMENTALS 7 TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca 11-12 83 SOUTH SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca 12th RANCHER’S SELECT 3RD ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Neepawa, MB 13th CROWE BROS. ONLINE BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca 13-14 MCINTOSH RANCH ONLINE SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca 13-15 AJB ONLINE SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca 14th OAKVIEW/PERKIN/TRIPLE R SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Darlingford, MB 16th VAN DE VELDE CATTLE & DELIGHT SIMMENTALS ONLINE BULL SALE , FarmGateAuctions.ca 15th PRAIRIE PARTNERS BULL & FEMALE SALE, Killarney, MB 17th TRANSCON’S PREMIUM BEEF SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Neepawa, MB 18th HIGH BLUFF STOCK FARMS CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Inglis, MB 21st TRANSCON’S CATTLE COUNTRY BULL SALE, Neepawa, MB 25th CATTLE CAPITAL BULL SALE, McCreary MB April LUNDAR BULL SALE, Lundar, MB 2nd

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President: Melissa McRae 204-573-9903 Secretary: Laurelly Beswitherick 204-637-2046 b2@inetlink.ca

Down The Trail.............

February 5 wHill 70 Quantock Ranch “Barn Burnin” Bull Sale, Lloydminster, AB February 11 wGenetic Edge Bull Sale, Rimbey, AB February 12 wJNR Farms Bull & Female Sale, Willingdon, AB February 18 wTriangle Stock Farms Annual Bull Sale, Parkland County, AB wMader Ranches 33rd Annual Bull Sale, Carstiars, AB February 19 wFebruary Freeze All Breeds Frozen Genetics Online Bull Sale, DLMS.ca February 20 wElm Tree & Ferme Forbell Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate February 21 wRendezvous Farms 18th Annual Holiday Monday Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Ste Rose du Lac, MB wUltra Czech-Mate Bull Sale, Innisfail, AB February 23 wCrossroad Farms Bull & Female Sale, Shell Lake, SK February 25 wLone Stone Farms Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale, Westlock, AB w Maxwell Simmentals & Rancier Farms 27th Annual Bull Sale, Camrose, AB February 26 wTranscon’s Peace Country Bull Sale, Beaverlodge, AB wLewis Farms 37th Annual Bull Sale, Spruce Grove, AB

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Who let the bulls out....who...who...who... who...who...Yeehaw, it’s bull sale season!! The time of year where cowboys & cowgirls anxiously await the stack of catalogues in their mailboxes on the hunt for their next herdsire. Simmental bulls once again will be at the top of your list, and, oh boy are there some good ones out there!

Study hard folks, it’s gonna be tough! Hats off to our fellow Simmental breeders who have braved the elements to picture these boys, Mother Nature sure didn’t make it easy this year!

Speaking of Mother Nature, I think she forgot to take her meds again.....gee whiz... for some folks, 3 “snow days” in one week...??

C’mon lady, some parents were already burned out from 2 weeks of Christmas holidays, plus a week of remote learning! Time to stock up on “the special tonic,” I’m sure she’s not done yet!

Fingers crossed she gets straightened out come sale time folks...I’ll try to put in a good word for ya!

A few of our Simmental friends celebrated milestone birthdays before the end of 2021- belated birthday greetings to Randy Noble, Black Gold Simmental, Lloydminster, SK who celebrated his 60th birthday in November- we heard about your special hat and hope you had a great time celebrating at Agribition! Also, we send out happy belated birthday greetings to Wayne Bonchuk, Bonchuk Farms, Solsgirth, MB who tuned the big 5-0 in December and to Cole Harvie, Harvie Ranching, Olds, AB who celebrated the big 4-0 also in December. Congratulations guys!

As we head into bull sale season we want to wish all of our customers and friends the best of luck in the sale barn, we truly commend you all for your dedication to this great breed and look forward to visiting with you on sale day!

~John & Joanne

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Welcome Little Cowpoke!

Romy Bellavance was born November 29, 2021, weighing 6 lbs 15 oz and 50 cm long. Proud parents are Philippe Bellavance & Geneviève Robert, Ferme Sibelle Fleck S.E.N.C, Sainte-Sophie-de-Levrard, Quebec.

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The 50th Agribition Simmental Sale

November 24, 2021 Regina, SK 20 lots ave $11,430 High Selling Open Heifers Lot 12b- HFL Rose 1035J, sired by MRL Missile 138C, consigned by Horner Cattle Co. was purchased

by Longview Cattle Co. for $42,000 Lot 11- Millington Whiskey Girl 2102J, sired by MRL Red Whiskey 101B, consigned by Millingotn Ranch, was purchased by Downhill Simmentals for $9,000 Lot 19- RLC Cookies n Cream 110J, sired by Wheatland Kill Switch, consigned by Ridgeline Cattle was purchased by Altabarr for $8,500 Lot 16- Crowe Button 17J, sired by Ultra Kershaw 83F, consigned by Crowe Bros was purchased by Ultra Livestock & Scott Cattle for $6,500 Lot 22- GFD Fortune 12J, sired by WFL Mr Westway 6F, consigned by Grona Farms was purchased by Ashworth Farm & Ranch for $6,250 Lot 17- Pheasantdale Lady Blue 78J, sired by Springcreek Blue Chip 9D, consigned by Pheasantdale Cattle Company was purchased by Luv n It Cattle Co for $5,250 Lot 14- CMS Sweet Annie 116J, sired by Springcreek Launch 110E, consigned by Czech-Mate Livestock was purchased by Red Creek Simmentals for $5,000 Lot 18- Cityview Jemma 14J, sired by SVS Tycoon 841F, consigned by City View Simmentals was purchased by Ryan McLeod for $5,000 Lot 20- TCW Joy 33J, sired by LFE Night Hawk 3013D, consigned by Twin Meadow Livestock Farms was purchased by Ryan McLeod for $5,000 Lot 21- Rafter 4T Ms Molley 102J, sired by Mader The National 43E, consigned by Rafter 4T Farms was purchased by Triple C Holdings for $5,000 High Selling Bred Heifer Lot 10- KWA Ms Statement 110H, sired by MRL Statement 3F, consigned by Ashworth Farm & Ranch was purchased by 4J Ventures for $27,000

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Over $17,000 raised!

Thank you to our generous supporters!

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Ashworth Farm & Ranch Crossroad Farms KMR Simmentals Lewis Farms Meadow Acres Simmentals Sun Rise Simmentals Jetstream Livestock Barlee Simmentals Dean & Jackie Manson Jamieson Genetics Paulson Herefords Scott Land & Cattle Timm Cattle Co Westhill Ranch Bill Vanbakel Grant Lodge Simmentals Jeff Maccrostie Labatte/Beck Maplehurst Farms R Plus Simmentals SIBL Simmentals Timberwood Farms Ty-D Livestock Clayton Hawreluik

Blackgold Simmentals Curtis Simmentals Labatte Simmentals Mader Ranches Pheasantdale Simmentals Wade Koberstein Professional Corp LA Ranch Breezy Acres Flying TL Simmentals Kathol Simmental Ranch Porter Simmentals Silverlake Simmentals Townview Farms Alliance Simmental Grona Farms Dana Johns Lacombe Farms Matt Holmquist Rafter 4T Simmentals Tableland Cattle Tonette Farms Walkerbrae Simmentals Cam Ramsey

Heifer Winner - Scott Land & Cattle, Arrowwood, AB

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2021 National NOVEMBER 24, 2021 REGINA, SK

JUNIOR CHAMPION PERCENTAGE HEIFER CALF SMRT/SSP Ms Joy 26J Exhibited by SMRT Livestock, Hussar, AB Additional Owner: Sevcik Simmentals

CHAMPION PUREBRED YEARLING HEIFER TY-D'S Elegance 25H Exhibited by Ty-D Livestock, Streamstown, AB

SENIOR CHAMPION PERCENTAGE HEIFER CALF TCW Junebug 11J Exhibited by Twin Meadow Livestock, Treherne, MB

RESERVE CHAMPION PERCENTAGE YEARLING HEIFER MADER Violet 49H Exhibited by Mader Ranches, Carstairs, AB Additional Owner: Hawkin Mader

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION PERCENTAGE HEIFER CALF KMS Reflection 811D 11J Exhibited by Lucky Springs Farms, Rocky Mountain House, AB

GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE FEMALE SCSF Enchantress 9H Exhibited by Fisk Cattle Co., Hafford, SK

JUNIOR CHAMPION PUREBRED HEIFER CALF TYD/JK/NJAA Drama Queen 55J Exhibited by Ty-D Livestock, Streamstown, AB Additional Owners: JK Bar Cattle, Njaa Cattle Co.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE FEMALE SMRT MS Diva 30H Exhibited by SMRT Livestock, Hussar, AB

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION PUREBRED HEIFER CALF LONGVIEW Pepsi 28J Exhibited by Longview Angus, Grenfell, SK RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE PUREBRED HEIFER CALF RPCC CFFI XCEL Beth Dutton Exhibited by River Point Cattle Co., Glencoe, ON Additional Owners: Clarke Family Farm, Xcel Livestock, Millington Ranch SENIOR CHAMPION PUREBRED HEIFER CALF Erixon Lady 2J Exhibited by Erixon Simmentals Inc., Clavet, SK RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION PUREBRED HEIFER CALF Black Gold Ms Soda Pop 134J Exhibited by Black Gold Simmental, Lloydminster, SK CHAMPION PERCENTAGE YEARLING HEIFER SCSF Enchantress 9H Exhibited by Fisk Cattle Co., Hafford, SK RESERVE CHAMPION PERCENTAGE YEARLING HEIFER SMRT MS Diva 30H Exhibited by SMRT Livestock, Hussar, AB

Grand Champion Purebred Female

CHAMPION PUREBRED TWO YEAR OLD FEMALE Mader Lady 50G Calf at Side: Mader The Revenant 19J Exhibited by Mader Ranches, Carstairs, AB Additional Owners: Ultra Livestock, JK Fraser Cattle RESERVE CHAMPION PUREBRED TWO YEAR OLD FEMALE Double Bar D Morgan 430G Calf at Side: Longview Maverick 2J Exhibited by Longview Angus, Grenfell, SK SENIOR CHAMPION PUREBRED FEMALE Boss Lake Ms Elle 849F Calf at Side: Boss Lake Ms Elle 164J Exhibited by Boss Lake Genetics, Parkland County, AB GRAND CHAMPION PUREBRED FEMALE Mader Lady 50G Calf at Side: Mader The Revenant 19J Exhibited by Mader Ranches, Carstairs, AB Additional Owners: Ultra Livestock, JK Fraser Cattle RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION PUREBRED FEMALE TY-D'S Elegance 25H Exhibited by Ty-D Livestock, Streamstown, AB

Reserve Champion Purebred Female

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Simmental Show JUDGE: CHAD WILSON, WAWOTA, SK

JUNIOR CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BULL CALF GFD Copyright 9J Exhibited by Grona Farms, Porcupine Plain, SK RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BULL CALF SMRT Distinction 4J Exhibited by SMRT Livestock, Hussar, AB JUNIOR CHAMPION PUREBRED BULL CALF CMS Strutter 126J Exhibited by Czech-Mate Livestock, Carstairs, AB RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION PUREBRED BULL CALF RLC El Paso 124J Exhibited by Ridgeline Cattle Co., Parry, SK INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION PUREBRED BULL CALF Black Gold Ava's Scream 102J Exhibited by Black Gold Simmental, Lloydminster, SK

SENIOR CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BULL Wheatland Emulation 9203G Exhibited by Ridgeline Cattle Co., Parry, SK Additional Owner: Wheatland Cattle Co. GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BULL Wheatland Emulation 9203G Exhibited by Ridgeline Cattle Co., Parry, SK Additional Owner: Wheatland Cattle Co. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BULL GFD Copyright 9J Exhibited by Grona Farms, Porcupine Plain, SK SENIOR CHAMPION PUREBRED BULL LLW Card True North G71 Exhibited by Wheatland Cattle Co., Bienfait, SK Additional Owner: Semex

RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE PUREBRED BULL CALF Mader Walk The Line 92J Exhibited by Mader Ranches, Carstairs, AB

GRAND CHAMPION PUREBRED BULL LLW Card True North G71 Exhibited by Wheatland Cattle Co., Bienfait, SK Additional Owner: Semex

SENIOR CHAMPION PUREBRED BULL CALF HFL Mindgame 1005J Exhibited by Horner Cattle Company, Minnedosa, MB

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION PUREBRED BULL Black Gold Ava's Scream 102J Exhibited by Black Gold Simmental, Lloydminster, SK

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION PUREBRED BULL CALF New Trend Juggernaut 3J Exhibited by New Trend Cattle Co., Wheatland County, AB

CHAMPION PRODUCE OF DAM Exhibited by Erixon Simmentals Inc., Clavet, SK

CHAMPION PUREBRED YEARLING BULL Black Gold Coliseum 140H Exhibited by Black Gold Simmental, Lloydminster, SK Additional Owner: Southpaw Cattle Co. RESERVE CHAMPION PUREBRED YEARLING BULL TWST Denali HD 5H Exhibited by Twisted Sisters Livestock, Lloydminster, AB Additional Owner: JT Livestock

CHAMPION GET OF SIRE Exhibited by Black Gold Simmental, Lloydminster, SK CHAMPION BREEDER’S HERD Exhibited by Mader Ranches, Carstairs, AB PREMIER BREEDER/PREMIER EXHIBITOR Black Gold Simmental, Lloydminster, SK

President’s Classic Champion

Grand Champion Purebred Bull

Reserve Champion Purebred Bull

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2021 Saskatchewan Simmental Association

COMMERCIAL BREEDER OF THE YEAR The Diamond K Cattle Co ranch was established in 1997 when the individual operations of Ken Weiss, Lance Weiss and Bryce Weiss were amalgamated into one operation. The ranch lies on the picturesque north slope of the Cypress Hills, 18 miles southwest of Maple Creek, SK. With the goal to develop the operation into more than a cow-calf operation, the bred heifer program was started. Raising and selling bred heifers has been a mainstay of the ranch since 1999.

Initially the cow herd that was built by Bryce’s father, Ken, consisted of Hereford and Charolais crossbred cows. The bred heifer sales started with the Hereford Charolais cross heifers bred to horned Hereford bulls. The tan heifer bred Hereford was very popular but always looking to improve the sale offering, the ranch introduced Red Angus bulls in the early 2000’s. The Red Angus crossed well with the tan female and they started selling red females bred Red Angus.

The red cattle drew attention, but Bryce felt they had not reached their full potential with the Red Angus genetics. He took a drive down the road to his friend Andy Hofer’s herd at Spring Creek Colony. He was impressed with the Simmental genetics and knew that he needed to introduce Simmental into the Diamond K breeding program. In the spring of 2006, the ranch purchased it’s first ½ blood heifers for $1,300 per head (which was a crazy price at that time).

The 5 head turned into a full herd of Simmental influenced cattle within a span of a few years with the purchase of Purebred Simmental bulls. The Simmental bulls on the Red Angus females produced outstanding offspring. Diamond K is part of the Rock Solid Bred Heifer sale in December of each year. This sale has offered over 500 head of premium ranch raised top cut heifers for 16 years. 100-165 Diamond K Simmental influenced heifers are sold each year from Alberta to Ontario. Along with the bred heifer program, the Simmental breeding has consistently increased weaning weights each year.

In 25 years of crossbreeding cattle, Bryce believes that the Simmental X Red Angus female is the best cow around. The Simmental bring great hair, sound feed, good disposition and lots of milk. The two breeds compliment each other better than any breeds that have been run on the Diamond K Ranch.

2021 SSA Commercial Breeder of the Year Bryce and Dean Weiss presented with a farm sign from SSA President Kyle Ashworth

2021 AGRIBITION NATIONAL SIMMENTAL SHOW PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

2021 AGRIBITION NATIONAL SIMMENTAL SHOW HERDSMAN AWARD

Sponsored by Sask. Stockgrowers Association

Sponsored by Trouw Nutrition

Black Gold Simmentals Lloydminster, SK

Czech-Mate Livestock Carstairs, AB

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2021 Keystone Simmental Association Commercial Producer Of The Year Gerry & Shirley, Richie & Teri Joynt

On behalf of myself, Richie, and my wife Teri, we would like to thank the Keystone Simmental Association for naming us Commercial Producer of the year.

We breed 150 cows, and calve in January/ February, and have also introduced a fall program in recent years.

My parents, Gerry and Shirley, purchased their first Simmentals in 1975, and ever since Simmentals have walked our pastures. Dad was a founding member of the Keystone Simmental Association where he marketed females in the early days, until having a production sale with a couple other local breeders.

In 2003 we made the switch from Purebred to Commercial and stayed with Simmentals.

In 2018 Teri and I bought out mom and dads share of the cowherd, and kept their strong fundamentals of fertility and structure at the forefront allowing the cows to keep producing easy fleshing, fertile cattle that put everything they have into raising calves that constantly push down the scale come weaning time.

Once again, we’d like to thank the Keystone Simmental Association for selecting us as Commercial Breeder of the year.

43rd Annual Keystone Konnection Simmental Sale December 4, 2021 Brandon, MB 28 live lots ave $5,089 High Selling Bull Lot 106- Rich Mc Pol Josiah 36J, sired by Starwest Ember, consigned by Rich Mc Farms was purchased

by Prime Ridge Stock Farms for $6,250 High Selling Open Heifers Lot 108- Rich Mc Ms Pol Jezebelle 5J, sired by BHR Draco SA 628N, consigned by Rich Mc Farms was purchased by James Creek for $12,500 Lot 107- Rich Mc Ms Pol Jenesis 2J, sired by Starwest Ember, consigned by Rich Mc Farms was purchased by Starwest Farms for $10,000 Lot 117- Lonestar Nova 306J, sired by LFE Night Hawk 3013D, consigned by Lone Star Simmentals was purchased by Brooklyn Hedley for $7,000 Lot 112- RLC Twylight 117J, sired by Wheatland Kill Switch, consigned by Ridgeline Cattle was purchased

by Wild Rose Cattle for $6,300 Lot 114- SBSF Black Divine 25J, sired by WLB Blaze On 353G, consigned by McColl Simmentals/ Schweitzer Simmentals was purchased by Bar 9 Simmentals for $6,000 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 121- MRK Lucy 36H, sired by WFL Westcott 24C, consigned by McIntosh Ranch was purchased

by Running R Farms for $7,750 Lot 129- More’s Ms Heather 20H, sired by Wheatland Kill Switch, consigned by More Bros Simmentals was purchased by WLB Livestock for $4,600 Lot 120- MRK Bewitched 11H, sired by MR NLC Upgrade U8676, consigned by McIntosh Ranch was purchased by S & S Simmentals for $4,200 Lot 128- More’s Ms Hannah 16H, sired by MRL Capone 130B, consigned by More Bros Simmentals was purchased by Mudd Butte Simmentals for $4,200

THE BOOKING DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS FEBRUARY 10TH. CALL OR TEXT JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL SIMMENTAL.FOCUS@GMAIL.COM TO BOOK YOUR SPACE.

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Full Fleckvieh Fullblood Simmental Cattle

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Select yearling & two year old Full Fleckvieh bulls available by private treaty, call for details.

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Queens Of The Heartland Production Sale

Northern Light Simmentals 2nd Annual Female Production Sale

11 Black Bred Heifers ave $5,850 10 Red Bred Heifers ave $5,300 4 Fullblood Bred Heifers ave $4,650 4 Heifer Calves ave $2,550 29 PB Live Lots Grossed $146,150 ave $5,040 2 Embryo Lots ave $1,500 18 Commercial Heifers ave $3,638.89 Total sale grossed $214,650

6 Fullblood Bred Heifers ave $5,083.33 23 Black Simmental Bred Heifers ave $3,986.96 22 Red Simmental Bred Heifers ave $3,759.09

December 5, 2021 McAuley, MB

High Selling Lots Lot 1- JPCC Miss Crosby 57H, sired by Wheatland Royal Flush 435, consigned by JP Cattle Co., McAuley, MB was purchased by Northern Light Simmentals, Rossburn, MB for for $12,500 Lot 5- JPCC Miss Neva 130H, sired by Mr Ishee Walking Boss, consigned by JP Cattle Co. was purchased by Bonchuk Farms, Solsgirth, MB for $8,000 Lot 13- DMJ Miss 22H, sired by KWA Roosevelt 63F, consigned by Johns Purebred & Commercial Simmental Cattle, Kenton, MB was purchased by McRuer Simmentals, Boissevain, MB for $7,250 Lot 9- JPCC Lilly 173H, sired by Six Mile Cache Creek 804E, consigned by JP Cattle Co. was purchased by Blairs.Ag Cattle Co., Lanigan, SK for $6,750

Rainbow River Simmentals youngster, Layne Stewart, finds a new buddy in the calving barn. Happy calving everyone! (Photo courtesy of Jennilee Stewart)

December 6, 2021 Oak River, MB

High Selling Lots Lot 15- NAC Sammy 56H, sired by Circle G Cash 1C was purchased by Epp Farms Ltd., Athabasca, AB for $7,250 Lot 31- NAC Baby 30H, sired by Circle G Cash 1C was purchased by R Plus Simmentals, Estevan, SK for $7,250 Lot 50- NAC Amy 152H, sired by Skywest Fugitive was purchased by Manasseh Fleckvieh, Roseisle, MB for $6,500

Happy Trails

We wish Bob & Heather James all the best in their recent retirement. After years of producing catalogs with Jamesway Enterprises and Transcon Livestock, Bob & Heather will now have time to enjoy their grandchildren and maybe even warmer climates!

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LOT 1- ETF 57H

LOT 5- ETF 11Z Semen

LOT 8- FORB 16H

LOT 6- CHLL 17H

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Double Bar D Farms “Sharing The Herd” Genetics Sale

Spring Creek Simmentals “Golden Opportunity VIII” Female Sale

December 8, 2021 Grenfell, SK

December 8, 2021 Moosomin, SK

23 Bred Heifers ave $8,782.61 16 Heifer Calves ave $7,184.38 39 Live Lots Grossed $316,950 ave $8,126.92 4 Pregnant Recipients ave $5,250 8 Embryo Packages ave $3,860.31 10 Semen Packages ave $1,668.61 Total Sale Grossed $573,300 ave $9,398.36

67 lots ave $4,540

High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 32- Double Bar D Adora 45H, sired by Anchor D Imax 250Y was purchased by Hundred X Ranch & Rugged R, Velva, ND, USA for $28,000 Lot 16- Double Bar D Blk Cherry 627H, sired by W/C Bankroll 811D was purchased by White Rock for $19,000 High Selling Heifer Calves Lot 42- Double Bar D Ali 3J, sired by Anchor D Motown 865E was purchased by Faulkner Farms, Center Ridge, AR, USA for $14,000 Lot 39- Double Bar D Celine 44J, sired by Grinalta’s HP Sensation FF909D / HP-HOP was purchased by Rick-Sha Farms, Moorefield, ON for $11,000

High Selling Cows Lot 21- Springcreek Gracie 58C, sired by NUG Royal Red 324A was purchased by Siroski Simmentals for $7,000 Lot 13- Springcreek Detroit 78C, sired by Springcreek Olympian 66A was purchased by Grand Lodge Farms for $6,750 Lot 16- Springcreek Amanda 88C, sired by Springcreek Olympian 66A was purchased by KZ Simmentals for $6,000 Lot 2- Springcreek Lima 35B, sired by Springcreek Lotto 52Y was purchased by Crocus Simmentals for $5,500 Lot 11- Springcreek Polly 39C, sired by Springcreek Wallbanger 115Z was purchased by Crocus Simmentals for $5,250 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 35- Springcreek Addie 70H, sired by NGDB Structure 34D was purchased by Silver Top Simmentals for $13,000 Lot 38- Springcreek Detroit 110H, sired by NGDB Structure 34D was purchased by Bata Bros for $9,000 Lot 29- Springcreek Amanda 38H, sired by CMS Fireball 813F was purchased by Danny Bergeron for $7,000 Lot 48- Springcreek Brooke 77H, sired by Millington Brisk 700S was purchased by Bata Bros for $7,000 Lot 33-Springcreek Brooke 63H, sired by Springcreek Liner 56U was purchased by Brooklyn Simmental for $6,000

Pictured at left- Get along little buddy....Lane Marchant, Silver Lake Farms, Cartwright, MB helps to get this baby calf back where he belongs! (Photo credit- Andrea Bertholet)

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2022!

Take advantage of mentorship and career building opportunities in the Canadian beef industry through the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association’s (CCA) Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Mentorship Program! Applications for the CYL Program have officially launched and are open until March 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm MT at www.cattlemensyoungleaders.com.

The CYL Program is open to young people ages 18-35 across Canada involved in all areas of the beef supply chain, including producers, students, veterinarians, financial advisors and much more! Through the CYL Program, 16 participants are selected annually to be paired with a hand-picked industry leader for a nine-month mentorship to help advance their career in the beef industry and are awarded a $2,000 budget to put towards learning opportunities of their choice. In addition, participants are offered numerous skill-building training and networking opportunities catered uniquely to the beef industry.

We strongly value diversity amongst applicants indust where all are welcome to apply, as it plays a key role in young leaders gaining exposure to new ideas and creating peer learning experiences.

If you’re interested in taking the next step to fast-track your career and involvement in the Canadian beef industry, please visit our website at www.cattlemensyoungleaders.com for more information.

The opportunities for these young leaders would not be possible without the tremendous support received from our generous program sponsors. Funding for the CYL Program is made available through Foundation Partners Cargill, MNP, McDonald’s Canada and New Holland. The program also receives support from Gold Sponsors Farm Credit Canada, Alltech, RBC Future Launch and Elanco, along with program sponsorship from the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association and Kim McConnell.

Please direct any questions about the program or application process to CCA Youth Leadership Coordinator, Jessica Radau, at radauj@cattle.ca.

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JSJ 159J S: Swantewitt Everest 7E

JSJ 513H

JSJ 24J S: Keet’s Furtive 30F

JSJ 275H

JSJ 164J S: Wolfe Fitzroy FF 72F

JSJ 224H

S: Keato Pld Directos Cut

JSJ 297H

S: LFE RS Lewis 312E

S: Brink Innovator B449

S: Wolfe Apache 32A

REFERENCE SIRE Swantewitt 90 Proof 31F Calving ease polled sons

REFERENCE SIRE Swantewitt Cayenne 4C Power sons sell

REFERENCE SIRE Swantewitt Gibraltor 3G Polled sons sell

JSJ 288H S: CFFS Open Range 860Y

* Proven cattle for the commercial producer from our 350 cow registered herd * Great bulls at a reasonable price, majority selling to repeat cattle producers * Ranch raised for longevity- we take pride in the number of our older bulls still out working! * Diverse Fullblood genetics * Red and Black Purebreds, several low birthweight potential heifer bulls *Complete herd health program View catalog online at www.swantewitsimmentals.com

Gerd Bremmekamp & Jordan Laird Gerd 780.712.2096 Jordan 780.712.3600 Home 780.693.2124 Email swantewitt@gmail.com

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Transcon’s 44th Annual Simmsational Simmental Sale December 9, 2021 Moose Jaw, SK Sale Grossed $316,050 47 Head ave $6,725 11 Bred Blk Purebred Heifers ave $ 6,905 19 Bred Purebred Heifers ave $ 5,982 8 Bred Fullblood Heifers ave $ 9,319 5 Open Purebred Heifers ave $ 5,070 3 Open Blk Purebred Heifers ave $ 8,250 1 Open Fullblood Heifers $ 1,800

High Selling Lot 1- IPU 62B Ms French Attack 41H, sired by FGAF French Attack 010C, consigned by LaBatte Simmentals was purchased by Black Gold Simmentals, Lloydminster, SK for $20,000 Lot 34- Sunny Valley Carey 61H, sired by LFE Amber Jack 358E, consigned by Sunny Valley Simmentals was purchased by Triple R Simmentals, Carman, MB for $17,000 Lot 2- IPU Zegetta 2H, sired by Anchor “T” Legend 7H, consigned by LaBatte Simmentals was puchased

by Skywest Simmentals, Didsbury, AB for $15,000 Lot 8- IPU 21E’s Ms Blue Moon 90H, sired by Springcreek Liner 56U, consigned by LaBatte Simmentals was purchased by Deeg Simmentals, Wheatland County, AB for $14,750 Lot 21- CCCC Black Rust 3J, sired by NGDB Structure 34D, consigned by Coulee Crossing Cattle Co. was purchased by Windy Hill Livestock, Moose Jaw, SK for $14,000 Lot 10- IPU 3D Foolish Behavin 47H, sired by Wheatland Bentley 630D, consigned by LaBatte Simmentals was purchased by Perkin Land & Cattle, Elgin, MB for $13,000 Lot 3- IPU PP Ms Canon 77H, sired by Sunny Valley Canon 86E, consigned by LaBatte Simmentals was purchased by Lakeview Simmentals, Meacham, SK for $11,500 Lot 43- Boons Bopeep 21H, sired by Lazy Bar-B Bootie 46C, consigned by Lazy Bar-B Simmentals was purchaed by Perkin Land & Cattle, Elgin, MB for $9,000

McMillen Ranching “Herdbuilders 21” Fall Female Production Sale December 10, 2021 Online

Overall Sale Gross: $418,800 46 Simmental Heifers ave $5,096 4 Angus Heifers ave $8,337 54 Commercial Bred Heifers ave $2,796 High Selling Red Simmental Lot 39- MRL Miss 0518H, sired by MRL Statement 3F was purchased by Ashworth Farm & Ranch, SK for $12,500 Lot 27- MRL Miss 0554H, sired by CCLT Alliance 91C was purchased by Haman Farm & Simmental, ND for $10,200 Lot 40- MRL Miss 0585H, sired by MRL Statement 3F was purchased by Bonchuk Farms, MB for $8,750 High Selling Black Simmentals Lot 2- MRL Miss 0720H, sired by MRL Missile 138C was purchased by Dusty Rose Cattle Co., SK for $9,750 Lot 1- MRL Miss 0622H, sired by NCB Cobra 47Y was purchased by Haman Farm & Simmental, ND for $7,500 Lot 3- MRL Miss 0515H, sired by MRL Missile 138C was purchased by Bitz Simmentals, SK for $6,500

THE MANITOBA SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & YCS SHOW JULY 21-24, 2022 IN PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MB. WATCH FOR DETAILS IN THE NEXT ISSUE!

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VAN DE VELDE/DELIGHT SIMMENTALS ONLINE BULL SALE MARCH 15-16, 2022 DLMS FARMGATE TIMED AUCTION

LITE 201H

LITE 802J

POLLED PB

Sired by EGC Allstate 147A

On Offer: 6 Two Year Old Bulls

Sired by Delight Roland

LITE 398J

 3 Fullbloods, 3 Polled Purebreds  (Red & Traditional)

FULLBLOOD

10 yearling bulls  3 Fullbloods, 7 Polled Purebreds Please join us March 5-6 for our Open House at Van de Velde Cattle, Mariapolis, MB

Sired by MF Mr Evan 14P

LITE 463H

HOMO POLLED FULLBLOOD Sired by Delight Roland

Gordon Delichte Box 26, St Alphonse, MB R0K 1Z0 Ph: 204-836-2116 Cell: 204-526-7502 Email: G.Delichte@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram @delightsimmentals

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DOWNEY 2130J

CROSSROAD CONNECTED 12G

MARCH 11-12 2022 ONLINE WITH DLMS FARM GATE TIMED AUCTIONS

On offer

47

RED & BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS

15 BULLS FROM DOWNEY FARMS

DOWNEY 2106J

CROSSROAD CONNECTED 12G

Open House Dates

DOWNEY 1007H MRL MISSILE 138C

SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2022 at Taylor’s Auction Mart, Melita,MB THURSDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2022 at Heartland Auction Mart, Virden,MB

ALLAN & JACQUELINE RYAN, KYLE, BEVERLEY-JEAN DOWNEY RYAN’S CELL: (204) 522-0838 ALLAN & JACQUELINE’S CELL: (204) 761-8207 HOME: (204) 649-2260 | E-MAIL: AJDOWNEY@XPLORNET.COM GENERAL DELIVERY | COULTER,MB | R0M 0G0

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Shades Of The Prairies Simmental Sale

December 11, 2021 DLMS Farmgate 24 Simmental lots ave $3,883.33 6 Pregnant Recips ave $3,950 Frozen Genetics grossed $7,625 30 lots grossed $124,525 ave 4,150.83 High Selling Lots Lot 1- WRR The Dark Web, sired by Crossroad Connected, consigned by White Rock Ranch was purchased by Ron Thoma for $6,250 Lot 7- Wilc Heather 40H, sired byWFL Westcott 24C, consigned by Wilcox Simmentals was purchased by Perkin Land & Cattle for $6,000 Lot 10- VDV Samantha 17H, sired by LRX HP Rocket 24Y, consigned by Van De Velde Cattle was purchased by Hayden Goderis for $6,000

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ALSO OFFERING SELECT PUREBRED & COMMERCIAL HEIFERS FROM OUR CUSTOMERS SIRED BY ULTRA AND CZECH-MATE BULLS POLLED

HOMO POLLED

TC 100J

TC 92J

SIRE: SUNNY VALLEY FREEDOM 22F DAM: STARWEST POL FIRST LOVE

CMS 126J

POLLED

SIRE: MADER WALK THIS WAY 224B DAM: CMS SODA POP 519C

SIRE: SUNNY VALLEY FREEDOM 22F DAM: SIBELLE POL ROSE-ANNA 27F

CMS 171J

SIRE: MRL PLAYMAKER 36G DAM: IPU MS. BROOKLYN 48D

TC 56J

SIRE: NAC BATTLE CRY 4F DAM: WJS ELIZA 749E

CMS 107J

SIRE: MADER WALK THIS WAY 224B DAM: MCINTOSH MERCEDES 23Z GUEST CONSIGNOR:

RILEY CHALACK: 403.922.6748 TIM & CATHY CHALACK: 403.337.5881 CARSTAIRS, AB ULTRATIMLIVESTOCK@GMAIL.COM

JIM & GWEN SMITH: 403.818.3106 AJ & ANDREW SULLIVAN: 403.875.6631 CARSTAIRS, AB CZECH@XPLORNET.COM

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Transcon’s Season Wrap-Up Bull & Female Sale

December 11, 2021 Neepawa, MB Sale Grossed $277,550 19 Bulls ave $6,779 1 Black Purebred Bred Heifers ave $4,750 10 Fullblood Bred Heifers ave $5,725 11 Purebred Bred Heifers ave $4,641 4 Black Purebred Open Heifers ave $1,863 2 Fullblood Open Heifers ave $3,400 1 Purebred Open Heifer ave $2,400 2 Pens Of 3 Commercial Bred Heifers ave $3,175 High Selling Bulls Lot 1- TCM Wrangler 26H, sired by SVS Tycoon 841F, consigned by Tri Star Cattle Co. was purchased

by Chad Haddow, Bay Tree, AB for $10,000 Lot 3- TCM Vinny 65H, sired by MRL 21E, consigned by Tri Star Cattle Co. was purchased by Riverbank Farms, La Salle, MB for $9,000 Lot 2- TCM Drover 24H, sired by SVS Tycoon 841F, consigned by Tri Star Cattle Co. was purchased by Clint Morlock, Delia, AB for $8,000 Lot 8- TCM Ace 28H, sired by SRH Brick 53E, consigned by Tri Star Cattle Co. was purchased by Pottinger Farms Ltd, Arden, MB for $8,000 Lot 10- TCM Mr Adonis 25H, sired by Southseven Mr Adonis 96Z, consigned by Tri Star Cattel Co. was purchased by Mathew Kulbacki, Eden, MB for $7,750 Lot 7- TCM Aries 15H, sired by SRH Brick 53E, consigned by Tri Star Cattle Co. was purchased by Rosling Farms Ltd, Gladstone, MB for $7,500 Lot 4- TCM Jagger 52H, sired by MRL 21E, consigned by Tri Star Cattle Co. was purchased by Big Hills Simmentals, Sandy Lake, MB for $7,250 High Selling Female Lot 27- Miss Halo 4H, sired by Cherry Creek Jaguar 21B, consigned by Ray Jay Simmentals was purchased by KSL Simmentals & Big Sky Simmentals, Beaverlodge, AB for $15,500

Bonchuk Farms Female Sale December 12, McAuley, MB

73 Bred Heifers grossed $345,500 ave $4,732.88 High Selling Lots Lot 30- BLCC Miss Affinity 200H, sired by Wheatland Affinity 8196F was purchased by Circle 7 Simmentals for $15,000 Lot 75- BLCC Miss Future 208H, sired by Crossroad Polled Future was purchased by Kuntz Simmental Farm for $11,000 Lot 20- BLCC Miss Liner 101H, sired by JPCC MR Liner 75B was purchased by Sun Rise Simmentals for $9,750 Lot 46- BLCC Miss Swagger 68, sired by Maple Lake 6666 was purchased by McMillen Ranching for $9,000 Lot 11 - BLCC Miss Standard 63H, sired by MAF Red Standard 108C was purchased by JP Cattle Co. for $8,000

Border City 4th Annual Simmental Sale

December 13, 2021 Lloydminster, SK 30 Bred Heifers ave $96,333 15 Open Heifers ave $8,117 45 lots grossed $410,750 ave $9,128 High Selling Lots Lot 5- Sunny Valley Wendy 65H, sired by Sunny Valley Canon 86E, consigned by Sunny Valley Simmentals was purchased by Snowdame Farms for $26,000 Lot 39- W2 Flirty 07H, sired by TJSC Boone Pickens 46C, consigned by W2 Land & Cattle was purchased

by Wallgren Farms for $20,000 Lot 4- SVS Kananaskis 36H, sired by Southseven Mr Adonis 96Z, consigned by Sunny Valley Simmentals was purcahsed by Maxwell Simmentals for $16,000 Lot 18- Erixon Lady 116H, sired by SVS Betts 808F, consigned by Erixon Simmentals was purchased by LaBatte & Circle 7 for $15,500

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“OUR BUSINESS IS THE BULL BUSINESS”

Annual Bull Sale

MARCH 24, 2022 At the farm Bienfait, SK

On Offer 70+ BULLS & CUSTOMER COMMERCIAL HEIFERS SIRE: MAN O’ WAR

SIRE: DIMENSION

SIRE: TRUE NORTH

Vernon, Denise, Riley & Cody-Ray Lafrentz Box 118, Beinfait, SK S0C 0M0 C: 306-421-2297 Riley: 306-461-8200 Cody-Ray: 620-960-9831

SIRE: RED EXPRESS

Shane, Alaina, Mckenna & Kaden Michelson C: 403-363-9973

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OFFERING 10 BULLS

BOF 115J

MRL MISSILE 138C SON

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online

15 BULLS AVAILABLE by private treaty

Call or text

FOR MORE INFO

BOF 510J

MRL MISSILE 138C SON

- Box 255 Melita, Manitoba R0M 1L0 coleoliver6@gmail.com

BOF 101J

BOF 13J

SVS TYCOON 841F SON

Bar O Farms

Cole Oliver (204)-264-0522 Lucas Oliver (204)-522-5852

SVS TYCOON 841F SON

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Mar Mac Farms New Generation Female Sale December 13, 2021 Brandon, MB 61 lots averaged $7,360

High Selling Simmentals Lot 59- Mar Mac Deb 28H, sired by Mar Mac Utah Whiskey 52E was purchased by Double Bar D Farms, SK for $6,000 Lot 60- Mar Mac Elite 120H, sired by Mar Mac Utah Whiskey was purchased by Big Sig Cattle Co, MB for $5,250

Southern Alberta Round-Up Group 28th Annual Fleckvieh, Red & Black Simmental & Red Angus Bull & Female Production Sale

Lot 75- MAVV Hammer 204H, sired by SVS Brooks 669D, consigned by Mavv Farms Inc. was purchaseed by Zoratti Ranches Ltd., Pincher Creek, AB for $11,500 Lot 90- MAVV Hummr 202H, sired by SVS Brooks 669D, consigned by Mavv Farms Inc. was purchased

by Granum Colony Farming Co Ltd, Granum, AB for $11,000 Lot 29- MJB Jordan 58J, sired by Virginia Bluechip 85E, consigned by Okotoks Fleckvieh Group was purchased by High River Colony Farming Co, High River, AB for $10,750 Lot 25- JKL Jacob 13J, sired by Virginia Beezer 21F, consigned by Okotoks Fleckvieh Group was purchased by Granum Colony Farming Co Ltd, Granum, AB for $10,500 Lot 28-MJB Judge 39J, sired by Virginia Beezer 21F, consigned by Okotoks Fleckvieh Group was purchased by Stahlville Farming Co Ltd, Rockyford, AB for $10,000

Friday Night Lights

December 14, 2021 Stavely, AB

December 17, 2021 Olds, AB

Total Sale Grossed $627,250 Sale Gross On Live Animals $612,250 94 lots ave $6,673 26 Fullblood Bulls ave $6,862 8 Black Purebred Bulls ave$6,988 19 Purebred Bulls ave $5,847 3 7/8 Black Purebred Bulls ave $4,583 1 ¾ Purebred Bull $4,500 15 Red Angus Bull ave $6,310 21 Bred Fullbloods ave $7,331 Flush Sale $15,000

39 grossed $1,402,550 ave $35,963

High Selling Simmental Bulls Lot 33-MTV Karlsberg 3J, sired by Sibelle Dirty Harry 25Z, consigned by Terry & Marty Vernon was purchased by AJB Livestock & Fladeland Livestock, Rossburn, MB for $19,500 Lot 98-MAVV Jamir 81J, sired by SVS Brooks 669D, consigned by Mavv Farms Inc. was purchased by MCG Simmentals, Stavely, AB for $12,000

High Selling Lots Lot 1- Mader Walk The Line 92J, sired by Mader Walk This Way 224B, consigned by Mader Ranches was purchased by KT Ranches & Canadian Sires for $280,000 Lot 1C- Erixon Lady 2J, sired by Mader Walk This Way 224B, consigned by Erixon Simmentals was purchased by KT Ranches for $60,000 Lot 4E- NGDB Cream Soda 354J, sired by RF Capacity 742E, consigned by Hogel Livestock & Greenwood Cattle was purchased by KT Ranches for $57,500 Lot 11- S4 Ranch Daisy 6H. sired by Daines Sir Scuba 46D, consigned by S4 Ranches was purchased by Michael Streukens for $40,000 Lot 33- WBC Brooke 2J, sired by SVS Betts 808F, consigned by Westbrook Ventures was purchased by Maxwell Simmentals & Sunrise for $38,000

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RANCHER’S SELECT 3rd Annual

SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

MARCH 12, 2022 1:00PM BEAUTIFUL PLAINS AG COMPLEX, NEEPAWA, MB APS 4J

APS 7J

BLACK GOLD TAQA 124D x SIBELLE CODA 17A

BLACK GOLD TAQA 24D x SUNNY VALLEY DAKOTA 9Z

APS 14J

APS 9J

BLACK GOLD MR ADONIS 91F x TWIN BRAE RED WICHITA

APS 18J

BLACK GOLD TAQA 124D x LFE JUSTIFIED 7328X

APS 23J

BLACK GOLD MR ADONIS 91F x TRIPLE T VENOM 501A

BLACK GOLD GUERRERO 18G x BLACK GOLD TAQA 124D

antrim simmentals Ph:204-865-2392

John Gillan Box 72 Clanwilliam, MB R0J 0K0 Email: antrimsimmental@gmail.com

Cell: 204-867-0414

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R Plus 7205E

TNT Bootjack D477

FEATURING SONS OF

KEN, TREENA & HEIDI ADAIR C: 403-575-5470 H: 403-578-4468 ken@adairranch.com

BRUCE & JEAN ADAIR adair cornerstone 273c

H: 403-578-2095 Box 1, Brownfield, AB T0C 0R0

WWW.ADAIRRANCH.COM circle g cash 1c

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MARCH 11-12 2022 ONLINE WITH DLMS FARM GATE TIMED AUCTIONS

LONESTAR HANK 200G

Drake Poker Face 2X X ACS Night Dream 4D

PAST HIGH SELLING BULLS

LONESTAR SWAG 203H

R Plus Swayze 7083E X Maple Lake 5226

LONESTAR BLACK TRAIN 223H

Remington Lock N’ Load X Maple lake 5226C

PAST HIGH SELLING FEMALES

LONESTAR FANCY 213H

LONESTAR GINGER 206H

Springcreek Denali 21EX Sun Rise Morgan 8C

Springcreek Ladies Man 90E X Sun Rise Red 9C

LONESTAR NOVA 306J

LFE Night Hawk 3013D X Maple lake 5226C

SAME TRUSTED QUALITY SELLS IN 2022 NICK FLETCHER (204)264-0431 | TREVOR FLETCHER (204)264-1495 LONESTARSIMMENTALS@GMAIL.COM | MELITA, MB

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THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022 @ 1:00 PM BEAUTIFUL PLAINS AG COMPLEX  NEEPAWA, MB CONSIGNING 35 YEARLING BULLS Sires include: Wheatland Man O War 907G Springcreek Ladies Man 90E Hart State Of War 056C

Crossroad Connected NAC Battle Cry 4F Skywest Fugitive View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com

NAC 107J SIRED BY NAC BATTLE CRY 4F

NAC 133J SIRED BY SKYWEST FUGITIVE

NAC 53J SIRED BY HART STATE OF WAR 056C

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MRL 76J

BENTLEY

MRL 16J

MRL CERTIFIED

A POWERFUL BLACK PEN FOR 2022

175 BULLS  60 Polled Red Simmental Bulls

MRL 59J

MRL UNTOUCHABLE

MRL 33J

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MRL 106J

MRL UNTOUCHABLE

10 SONS OF THE MRL UNTOUCHABLE BULL SELL

 40 yearlings  10 coming two-year olds

 60 Polled Black Simmental Bulls  40 yearlings  10 coming two-year olds

MRL 15J

PERFORMANCE & CALVING EASE BULLS

STATE OF WAR

 50 Registered Red & Black Angus Bulls  30 yearlings  20 coming two-year olds

Rancher Approved  60 Coming 2-Year Old Bulls

MRL 236H

MISSILE

MRL 266H

MRL 83C

60 POWERFUL MAY/JUNE COMING TWO YEAR OLDS

Red & Blk Simmental Red Angus

MRLA 29J

RESPECT

MRLA 11J

RETROSPECT

50 REGISTERED RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS

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* Free Delivery * Semen Evaluated * Volume Discounts * Affordable Quality bulls in every operations price range. Over 70% to repeat customers & nearly all to commercial cattlemen.

*Sight Unseen Buyers Program

This program has worked very well for busy cattlemen unable to attend our sale.

We have sent several herd bulls to satisfied cattlemen across Canada with this program. Almost 25% of our bulls sell SUS annually, many to repeat customers. Your next herdbull purchase is as close as your phone. Please contact Lee, Dave or Jim for info on this program.

MRL 52J

MRL 53J

MRL CERTIFIED

POWERFUL COW FAMILIES & EXCLUSIVE SIRES

MRL 400J

ONE OF A KIND

MRL 95J

TYCOON

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS PEN FOR 2022!

The Commercial Cattleman’s “One Stop Bull Shop” for Elite Simmental & Angus Genetics

At MRL we have built a reputation around supplying Thick Beef Bulls to commercial cattlemen & standing behind them. Herdbulls packed full of economic & convenience traits that will accelerate your breeding program.

Managing over 800 mother cows with limited manpower, these bulls are raised under ranch conditions similar to yours, and are developed on a silage based ration to ensure soundness & longevity.

Over 50 years of genetic selection with the commercial cattleman in mind: calving ease, consistency, natural thickness, maternal values & carcass traits bred right in.

MRL PRECISION

MRL 7J

MRL PLAYMAKER

MRL 31J

MRL PLAYMAKER

12 POWERFUL PLAYMAKER SONS SELL

MRL 229H

VENOM

MRL 221H

RED WHISKEY

60 POWERFUL MAY/JUNE COMING TWO YEAR OLDS

Give us a call, we would enjoy visiting with you about your operation and herdbull needs.

Call for a catalog or bull video.

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1st Annual BULL & FEMALE SALE MARCH 12. 2022

AT THE FARM NEAR LLOYDMINSTER, SK

CLNO 102J

HOMO POLLED HETERO BLACK PUREBRED BGS/BM CAPTAIN SCREAM X SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT 3X SUPREME CHAMPION ALL BREEDS BULL CALF 3X RESERVE CHAMPION SIMMENTAL BULL

CLNO 64J

HOMO POLLED FULLBLOOD

CLNO 63J

HOMO POLLED FULL FLECKVIEH

SUNNY VALLEY CARGO X SUNNY VALLEY DAKOTA

SBV REPUTATION X STARWEST POL BLUEPRINT

CLNO 128J

CLNO 123J

HETERO POLLED FULL FLECKVIEH

SBV REPUTATION X SOUTHSEVEN MR ADONIS 96Z

HOMO POLLED FULLBLOOD

BLACK GOLD BRYCK 73F X SOUTHSEVEN MR ADONIS 96Z

CLNO 99J

HETERO POLLED FULLBLOOD

SUNNY VALLEY CARGO X STARWEST BRYCK

CLNO 125J

HOMO POLLED PUREBRED

CROSSROADS BLACK REBEL X KWA FLYF RED MOUNTAIN 16Z

Contact Us RANDY & VANESSA 306-821-0113 | TOBY 306-821-2071 | RYLEY 780-522-8385 | NEIL 780-808-9082 | JEFF 306-821-4383

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Transcon’s National Trust On Ice Semen & Embryo Chapter XIV Sale

Live Sale December 18, 2021 Innisfail, AB Timed Auction December 17-20, 2021 Online Total Sale Gross $202,042 Live Auction (Lots 1-31) Sale Grossed $120,620 Timed Auction (Lots 32-51) Sale Grossed $81,422 Volume Buyers

14 Lots- $1,765 Grindell Farms, Holden, AB 11 Lots- $7,410 Masterloc Simmentals, Tiger Lily, AB 11 Lots- $2,520 RDG Simmentals, Wildwood, AB 9 Lots- $7,325 Cow Boss Simmentals, Stauffer, AB 9 Lots- $2,110 Carew’s Simmetals, Fenelon Falls, ON 8 Lots- $1,700 HMR Livestock, Yellowhead County, AB 8 Lots- $1,925 Professional Livestock, Wisner, LA 7 Lots- $1,920 Dwayann Simmentals, Arthur, ON 6 Lots- $8,670 Leewood Ranch, Manville, AB 6 Lots- $4,900 City View Simmentals, Moose Jaw, SK 6 Lots- $4,000 Cedar Springs Simmentals, Hartington, ON 6 Lots- $2,400 Kilar Land & Cattle, Boyle, AB 6 Lots- $2,530 DJ Farms, Staffa, ON 6 Lots $2,170 Wolfe Farms, Valleyview, AB 6 Lots- $1,415 Sullivan Simmentals, Gracefield, PQ 5 Lots- $5,925 Elm Tree Farms, Little Britain, ON 5 Lots- $4,025 JNR Farms, Willingdon, AB 5 Lots- $2,862 Clearwater Simmentals, Olds, AB 5 Lots- $2,050 Penner Stock Farms, Winkler, MB 5 Lots- $2,042 Bovey Family Farms, Elginburg, ON 5 Lots- $810 Ace Of Clubs Cattle Co, Sceptre, SK 5 Lots- $590 RB Ranch, Douglas, ON 5 Lots- $385 Jona Simmentals, Carstairs, AB

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Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale December 19, 2021 Innisfail, AB 25 Lots Grossed $193,150 ave $7,726 2 Fullblood Bulls ave $6,500 12 Fullblood Bred Heifers ave $8,888 11 Fullblood Open Heifers ave $6,682 High Selling Fullblood Bulls Lot 102- Lacombe’s Jiper 13J , sired by Anchor D Viper 103W, consigned by Alliance Simmental Farms was purchased by Willcooke Simmentals, Rocky Mountain House, AB for $8,000 Lot 101- Snowdame Jasper, sired by Sunny Valley Canon 86E, consigned by Alliance Simmental Farms was purchased by Willcooke Simmentals, Rocky Mountain House, AB for $5,000 High Selling Fullblood Bred Heifers Lot 103- Skywest Hope, sired by Kuntz Duramax 12D, consigned by Skywest Simmentals was purchased by Lockhart Valley Simmentals, Rimbey, AB for $22,500 Lot 106- Skywest Tanya, sired by Virginia Spartan 530E, consigned by Skywest Simmentals was purchased by Kuntz Simmental Farm, Battleford, SK for $15,000 Lot 104- Skywest Hazel, sired by Kuntz Duramax 12D, consigned by Skywest Simmentals was purchased by Virginia Ranch, Cremona, AB for $9,000 Lot 112- Keato Hertha 30H, sired by Bar 5 Ff Willie 426Y, consigned by Keato Meadow Simmentals was purchased by Bar Crossroads Ranch, Edam, SK $9,000 High Selling Fullblood Open Heifers Lot 119- BLL Lady Jane 53H, sired by Shawacres Jahari 50L, consigned by Beechinor Land & Livestock was purchased by Gayle Gerein, Unity, SK for $15,000 Lot 118- BLL Hocus 51H, sired by Sibelle Sugar Ray 25F, consigned by Beechinor Land & Livestock was purchased by Applecross Cattle, Red Deer County, AB for $14,500

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RANCHER’S SELECT 3rd Annual

SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

MARCH 12, 2022 1:00pm BEAUTIFUL PLAINS AG COMPLEX, NEEPAWA, MB

Homo Polled Homo Black RKTS 7J Sire: RKTS Amberjack 32G

Homo Polled Homo Black RKTS 51J Sire: LFE Direct Drive 810F

Homo Polled

Homo Polled

RKTS 45J Sire: Erixon High Society 101Z

RKTS 46J Sire: Erixon High Society 101Z

Homo Polled Homo Black

Homo Polled Homo Black

RKTS 44J Sire: Sunny Valley Morgan 61F

RKTS 12J Sire: LFE Direct Drive 810F

Stop by the farm anytime for a tour of the bullpen!

The Taylor’s Minnedosa, MB www.rktsimmentals.ca Kyle 204.867.7918 Brendon 204.867.0229 Rick 204.867.7551

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27th Annual Checkers Simmental Sale

Transcon’s Ultimate Red & Black Simmental Sale

34.5 Simmental lots ave $7,950.72 Frozen lots grossed $18,900

37 lots grossed $190,650 ave $5,153 3 Bulls ave $5,583 6 Blk Bred Heifers ave $6,333 11 Red Bred Heifers ave $6,068 9 Blk Open Heifers ave $4,050 8 Red Open Heifers ave $4,088

December 18, 2021 Olds, AB

High Selling Lots Lot 6- Ty-D’s Elegance 25H, sired by SVS Captain Morgan, consigned by Ty-D Livestock was purchased

by Longview Cattle & Double Bar D for $54,000 (1/2 interest) Lot 1- New Trend Juggernaut 3J, sired by LKCC Bold Venture, consigned by New Trend Cattle Co. was purchased by Beitelspacher Ranch for $24,000 Lot 3- Pick of Downhill Bred Females, consigned

by Downhill Simmentals was purchased by Mader Ranches for $20,000 Lot 2- Pick of Captain Morgan/ Flirt Calves, consigned by Trendsetter Livestock was purchsaed by Double Bar D Farms for $16,000 Lot 7- Circle G Red Opal 005H, sired by BBS Frontier F8, consigned by Circle G Simmentals was purchased by Harvie Crest for $14,000 Lot 9- Early Sunset Robin 122H, sired by Harkers Icon, consigned by Early Sunset Ranch was purchased by Clark Family Farms for $11,500

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December 19, 2021 Innisfail, AB

High Selling Bulls Lot 2-Alliance Capacity 321, sired by RF Capacity 742E, consigned by Alliance Simmental Farms was purchased by Circle G Angus & Simmentals, Lacombe, AB for $7,500 Lot 1- Alliance Black Diesel, sired by RF Capacity 742E, consigned by Alliance Simmental Farms was purchased by Luke Haggart, Onoway, AB for $5,250 High Selling Black Bred Heifers Lot 8- Oh Kay Honestly 26H, sired by Eagle Ridge El Diablo 29E, consigned by Oh Kay Farms was purchased by Eagle-Ridge Simmetnals, Olds, AB for $7,250 Lot 19- Bogarts Polled Hope 35H, sired by Sun Rise Pillar 3D, consigned by Diamond B Simmentals was purchased by Beechinor Bros. Simmentals, Bentley, AB for $7,000 Lot 20- Bogarts Polled Hawaii 92H, sired by Sun Rise Pillar 3D, consigned by Diamond B Simmentals was purchased by Lockhart Valley Simmentals, Rimbey, AB for $7,000 High Selling Red Bred Heifers Lot 4- Cityview Hawaii 37H, sired by SVS Tycoon 841F, consigned by City View Simmentals was purchased by Circle 7 Simmentals, Shaunavon, SK for $13,500 Lot 9- Oh Kay Helenor 55H, sired by Eagle Ridge El Diablo 29E, consigned by Oh Kay Farms was purchased by Circle G Angus & Simmentals, Lacombe, AB for $7,500 Lot 16- BHL Chippy 30H, sired by Springcreek Blue Chip 9D, consigned by Beechinor Land & Livestock was purchsed by Westerose Stone Simmentals, West(contined on page 64) erose, AB for $7,000

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Ultimate Red & Black Sale Results

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE SALE?

(continued from page 60)

High Selling Black Open Heifers Lot 31- Red Top Jewel 28J, sired by IPU Bentley 81F, consigned by Red Top Livestock was purchased by Lockhart Valley Simmetals, Rimbey, AB for $7,250 Lot 29- Alliance Uppercut’s Hanna, sired by R Plus Uppercut 6103D, consigned by Alliance Simmental Farms was purchased by Sun Mac Farms, Dunvegan, ON for $5,750 High Selling Purebred Open Heifers Lot 30- Red Top Jasmine 29J, sied by KWA Roosevelt 63F, consigned by Red Top Livestock was purchased by Ashworth Farm & Ranch Ltd, Oungre, SK for $9,750 Lot 14- RCF Untouchable 911J, sired by Perks Red Wolf 44G, consigned by Rainy Creek Farms was purchased by City View Simmentals, Moose Jaw, SK for $5,000

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SATURDAY MARCH 12TH 2022 AT 1PM

IN NEEPAWA, MANITOBA | LIVE ON DLMS

SALES MANAGEMENT Bohrson Marketing Services www.bohrson.com

CONSIGNORS:

RKT SIMMENTALS

Rick, Kyle and Brendon Taylor Box 226 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Rick: 204.867.7551 Kyle: 204.867.7918 Brendon: 204.867.0229 kyle@rktsimmentals.ca www.rktsimmentals.ca

CREST VIEW RANCH

Greg and Amanda Woychyshyn and family Box 2035 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 H: 204.636.2677 C: 204.867.7110 Crestviewcattleco@hotmail.com

CREST VIEW LAND AND CATTLE CO. LTD. Terry Woychyshyn and Family Box 301 Erickson, MB R0J 0P0 H: 204.865.2213 C: 204.867.7139 Crestviewltd@gmail.com

Watch & bid online with DLMS www.dlms.ca

ANTRIM SIMMENTALS

John Gillan Clanwilliam MB R0J 0K0 Home: 204.865.2392 Cell: 204.867.0414 antrimsimmental@gmail.com

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BERT’S NR SIMMENTALS

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PREMIUM BEEF SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

Thursday, March 17, 2022 Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB

Consigning 11 yearling bulls NRD 59H

Tycoon x Chakota

NRD 8J

Homo Polled

Homo Polled

NRD 5J

NRD 21J

Gustavo x Regulator

Blockbuster x Winchester

Homo Polled

Bentley x Gunner

Homo Polled

** New for 2022** Visitors to our bullpen will be entered into a draw for a $500 sale credit (2 available). Contact us for details!

We have a mix of bulls for your appraisal, whether you’re looking for red or black, for performance or calving ease!

BERT’S NR SIMMENTALS Norbert, Pam, Sam & Nathan de Rocquigny Haywood, MB Ph: 204-745-7930 (cell) www.facebook.com/BertsNRSimmentals

JG: 403-556-5563 DP: 403-323-3985 GN: 780-542-0634 CH: 403-559-8809

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ERIXON LAD 25J

Walks This Way x IRCC Darlin’ Homo Polled

BULL & FEMALE SALE

MONDAY

FEBRUARY 28 LIVE SALE

at the farm Clavet, SK ERIXON LAD 89J

SVS Betts x LBCC Embrace 722E Homo Polled

55 BULLS 6 HEIFERS RED, BLACK, RED BALDIES & BLACK BALDIES

Dave, Krista, Griffin & Holden Erixon

DAVE 306.270.2893 | KRISTA 306.270.1263 Clavet, SK | erixonsimmentals@sasktel.net

ERIXON LAD 171J

SVS Betts x Erixon Lady 31D Homo Polled

VIEW CATALOGUE ONLINE AT

WWW.ERIXONSIMMENTALS.COM

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CATTLE C OUNTRY SIMMENTAL BULL SALE Transcon’s

CONSIGNING 11 YEARLING BULLS

AMT 008J S: Anchor D Magic Train 236E

AMT 019J S: Sunville Dakota 35D

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TRANSCON ONLINE View and bid online at WWW.TRANSCONLIVESTOCK.COM

AMT 058J S: Anchor D Magic Train 236E

AMT 056J S: Sunville Dakota 35D

JG: 403-556-5563 DP 403-323-3985 GN: 780-542-0634

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2021 A.O. Henuset Ambassador Award Delight Simmentals, Gordon Delichte

First of all, I would like to thank the MSA for honoring me with this award. I’m not sure I deserve it. I didn’t think I did that much, other than being in the purebred Simmental business a long time, like almost 42 years.

My herd was started in 1980. I had graduated from high school in the spring of 1979 and had no interest in working off the farm. My parents had always had cattle, even a custom feedlot for a time. There were no cattle that winter of ‘79/’80. My father decided to give me some work by buying a herd of cows. We purchased a registered herd of 97 (half & ¾ blood) Simmental cows and 3 herd bulls from Vern Croy, Verlou Farms, just before interest rates shot up to the high teens. This made for some interesting challenges. Sires of many cows were Lacombe Achilles or Lacombe Ajax. One herd sire was a Signal son. Many herd tattoos were “CCA”, Clement’s Bar C Ranch, “CN” Kinnaber Cattle Co, (Bob Gordon).

I began by going into a partnership with my parents to help me get started in farming. At that time I was showing and selling under the name LYG Farms. After returning from a 7 month work experience in Australia in 1986-87, I left the partnership and the herd became known as Delight Simmentals.

I joined the Pembina Triangle Simmental Association in 1982 and began selling cattle in the 2nd annual sale that year. I would say that my education of selection, preparing, showing of show and sale cattle, also began at that time. Since then, I have entered cattle in every annual Pembina Triangle Association sale. One highlight was having the High Selling Open and the High Selling Bred Heifer in 1988. Another highlight is having repeat customers from this sale, because the cattle purchased went on to fit and work in their herd.

I was elected Treasurer for the Pembina Triangle Association in 2000. After 20 years, I decided it was time to retire from this position in 2020.

My first venture at showing at Ag Ex was in 1984. I also sold the bred heifer there and discovered I had a lot more to learn. I have shown cattle at this show for most of the years and have participated in many of the sales. A highlight from Ag Ex was exhibiting the Reserve Champion Female at the MSA Jackpot Calcutta Show and Sale. I still enjoy participating with cattle in this show. I came to realize just to show with 2 head, instead of 3-5 head it is much more enjoyable and much more relaxing when a person doesn’t over work one self. I have met and come to know many other cattle people because I have participated in this event.

Bull sales in which I have participated have been The Great White North Sale, Brandon Bull Sale and the Douglas Test Station, the Winnipeg Bull Sale, and in the early years in the Premium Beef Bull Sale in Neepawa. Now, in 2022, a new venture in the bulls sales, by joining with Van de Velde Cattle on a timed auction bull sale to be held this coming March. (continued on page 88)

Farm & Ranch Ltd.

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MONDAY MARCH

1 PM AT THE FARM OUNGRE SK

7th

Bulls Sired By

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Statement Future Venture Playmaker Interstate Black Market Proclamation One of a Kind Export ...and more

find the catalogue on facebook @ashworthfarmandranch

KWA 109J One of a Kind X Red Rock

KWA 134J Playmaker X Mountain

KWA 84J Venture X Export

KWA 111J Black Market X Missile

KWA 1J Statement X Motherlode

KWA 104J Interstate X Law Maker

Our Largest Offering to Date

100

yearling & select 2 yr old red & black simmental & percentage bulls on offer

The Ashwort hs PO Box 53 Oungre, SK S0C 1Z0 Kelly 306 861-2013 Kyle 306 861-9352

Watch Live & Bid Online View Videos of Bulls www.cattlevids.ca

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CONSIGNING 25 YEARLING BULLS

DMJ 18J S: SVS Tycoon 841F HOMO POLLED

DMJ 112J S: Oakview Findlay 36F HOMO POLLED

HOMO POLLED HOMO BLK DMJ 23J S: WS Proclamation E202

Sires include: SVS Tycoon 841F WS Proclamation E202 Springcreek McNally 10G Skors Challenger 31E  KWA Roosevelt 63F  Sun Rise Face Off 24G  PWK Black Odin 38C 57E

Oakview Findlay 36F WLB Top Tier 456G MRL The Starter MRL 90D  Circle G Cash 1C  LFE Night Hawk 3013D

JOIN US FOR OUR BULL OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022 1:00-5:00 PM AT THE JOHNS FARM, KENTON, MB

DMJ 71J S: WLB Top Tier 456G HETERO BLK VIEW CATALOG ONLINE AT WWW.TRANSCONLIVESTOCK.COM

Dana, Megan & Terron Johns, Kenton, MB Greg & Allyson Workman, Minto, MB

Greg cell 204.724.0564

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27th Annual BULL SALE

MAXWELL SIMMENTALS & RANCIER FARMS

Friday FEB 25 2022 ● 1:00 PM

Your Source for

C.R.E. Grounds, Camrose, AB

Traditional Fleckvieh Influenced, Red and Black Simmental Bulls

Sire YUMA

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Sire 56U Videos & Online Bidding

NUG 16J

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NUG 104J

NUG 23J

polled

NUG 64J

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NUG 12J

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MAXWELL SIMMENTALS

Kevin: 780.385.5625 Glen: 780.385.5552 Reece: 780.385.5394 Bryce: 639.998.5053 gnlmaxwell@gmail.com

www.maxwellsimmentals.com

NUG 20J

Sire LANDMARK

NUG 13J

Sire LANDMARK

NUG 33J

Sire LAW MAKER

NUG 60J

Sire CHALLENGER

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Saskatchewan Simmental Association 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients Olivia Woytiuk

- 1st year scholarship recipient Olivia is currently pursuing her 2 passions in life; softball and agriculture, while studying towards her Associate of Science Degree at Otero College in La Junta, Colorado. Olivia plays on the softball team for the Otero Rattlers and she will be transferring to a 4 year institution after her time at Otero College to earn her degree in Agriculutre Business and to hopefully continue her love for softball. Olivia is actively involved in her family’s operation Crossroad Farms near Shell Lake, SK and has sold a few of her own bulls in their annual bull sale. This year will be Olivia’s twelfth year in 4-H and she has been a member of the YCSA since 2017.

Danielle Matonovich

- 1st year scholarship recipient Danielle Matonovich is 18 years old and from Grandora, Saskatchewan. Danielle found a love for cattle through her involvement in 4H. Having been introduced to the Simmental breed through 4H, Danielle has been grateful to show Simmental at local, provincial and national shows and looks forward to attending many more. As a first generation beef farmer Danielle has been growing a commercial herd and recently is proud to have expanded to begin raising purebred Simmental cattle. Danielle is currently working towards a Bachelor’s of Science in Agribusiness at the University of Saskatchewan, with plans to aid in cow calf productions.

Grady Wolkowski

- 1st year scholarship recipient Grady Wolkowski is from Canora, SK. He is actively involved in his family’s operation Flying W Stock Farms and his local 4-H club. Grady is currently enrolled in the Animal Science Technology Progarm at Lakeland College in Vermillion.

Kade McMillen

- 1st year scholarship recipient Kade McMillen, son of Dave & Chris McMillen of Carievale Saskatchewan. After graduating high school in 2018, I continued on with my hockey career, playing out my junior years with the Estevan Bruins of the SJHL. I am currently studying business at Trinity Western University in Langley BC. I am also a Usport athlete playing on the mens hockey team. In the summers, and during the covid shut down, I worked full time at the ranch.

Brynn Whelan

- 2nd year scholarship recipient My name is Brynn Whelan and I am from Grandora, SK where I run a herd of purebred simmental cattle with my brother; we frequently attend cattle shows throughout Saskatchewan and western Canada. Currently I am attending the University of Saskatchewan in my second year of an Agronomy Major.

Bailey McCormack

- 2nd year scholarship recipient Bailey is from Grenfell, SK where she is an active part of the family’s ranch McCormack Family Ranch, the local 4-H club and the SYCSA Executive. Bailey is attending the Western College of Remedial Massage Therapy in Regina, SK to become a registered massage therapist.

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2022 Sask Simmental Bull Sale Dates...

February

March

Bulls also available by private treaty from many of our SSA members too!

Find a list of members at www. sasksimmental .com

April

Back for the 15th Year!!

Purchase a bull from a current Saskatchewan Simmental Association member, transfer the registration paper and be automatically entered for a draw to win a

w w w . s a s k s i m m e n t a l . c o m

$2000.00 Sale Credit towards the purchase of a bull or female from a current Saskatchewan Simmental Association by public auction or private treaty

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Prairie Wind Farms

ONLINE

Simmental Bull Sale

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MARCH 19-20, 2022 TIMED ONLINE

March 19 Bidding starts at 8:00 am March 20 Bidding closes at 7:00 pm Horserace Finish

On Offer:

15 3

Yearling Simmental Bulls Two Year Old Simmental Bulls

Semen Tested & Delivered

Bull pictures & video available at www.dlms.ca.

Catalog can be viewed online at www.buyagro.com.

Prairie Wind Farms Ltd.

Estevan, SK Wes Mack 306-421-1853 Brian Mack 306-421-2928

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Thursday, March 17, 2022 1:00 pm Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB ON OFFER: THICK, MEATY, DOCILE SONS OF: - CMS SOCHI 307A (1) - WLB BLAZE ON 353G (5) - FULLFLECK STARWEST POL BLUEPRINT (2) - NAC WESTCOTT 83F (3) SBSF JAILBREAKER 3J

HOMO POLLED

SBSF JET 5J

HOMO POLLED

Sired by CMS Sochi 307A

Sired by WLB Blaze On 353G

SBSF TARZAN 17J

HOMO POLLED

SBSF JAGUAR 24J

HOMO POLLED

Sired by NAC Westcott 83F

Sired by NAC Westcott 83F

View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com

Brodie & Stacey, Kolbie & Sierra McColl Redvers, SK Home 306-452-6468 Brodie cell 306-452-8558 Cameron & Myrna Schweitzer, Brandon, MB Home 431-432-4000 Cam cell 204-365-6092 Myrna cell 204-365-7307 ** Bulls are located @ Cam & Myrna’s new location, East of Brandon Directions - At the intersection of ( #1 hwy & #10 hwy) go 5 miles East to PR #468 (Chater road). Turn South and go ¾ of a mile then turn west down lane.

Visit our webpage: www.simmentalbreeders.ca

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Canadian Beef Information Gateway (continued from page 84)

THE BOOKING DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS FEBRUARY 10TH. CALL OR TEXT JOANNE @ 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL SIMMENTAL.FOCUS@GMAIL.COM TO BOOK YOUR SPACE.

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A.O. Henuset Ambassador Award (continued from page 76)

Every once in a while, a person gets lucky, and purchases a bull, that really improves and advances the cow herd. One such bull that came here was “G-Bar-J Mr PBM” purchased as a yearling, from Glen Fisher.

This bull ended up staying here, breeding cows and heifers till 12 years of age.

Currently, I have about 150 cows, most are traditional colored Purebreds. I am slowly increasing the Full Fleck, Fullblood cows in the herd. I run 2 polled red bulls and 2 Fullblood bulls

Meadow Acres Simmentals Complete Herd Dispersal

New Year’s Resolution 10th Anniversary Sale

211 Bred Cows ave $6,826 67 Bred Heifers ave $6,194 5 Open Cows ave $9,100 121 Heifer Calves ave $4,216 73 Bull Calves ave $5,051 6 Herd Sires ave $6,583 4 Yearling Bulls ave $9,250 10 Preg Recips ave $3,225 497 lots grossed $2,888,400 ave $5,812

High Selling Lots Lot 8- Pick of the Lewis Farms Cowherd, consigned

by Lewis Farms was purchased by Westman Farms for $69,000 Lot 36- Walking & Semen Rights to IPU Bentley 81F, consigned by Jay Dawn Farms was purchased by Perkin Land & Cattle Co. for $36,000 Lot 14A- Flush of HPF Cream Soda 248D, consigned

by Deeg Simmentals & Canadian Donors was purchased by Wilson Stock Farms for $18,500 Lot 60- Walking Rights to Anchor D Outlook, consigned by Crossroad Farms was purchased by Ruby Lane Farms for $16,000 Lot 12- Flush of FSCI Ava B408, consigned by Black Gold Simmentals & Canadian Donors was purchased

by MAVV Farms Inc. for $15,000 Lot 46- Pick of the Starwest Farms 2022 Heifer Calves, consigned by Starwest Farms was purchased

by Faulkner Farms for $15,000

December 21, 2021 Lampman, SK

High Selling Lots Lot 330- Miss R Plus 8261F, sired by R Plus Venom 4006B was purchased by R Plus, Springer & Yardley for $42,000 Lot 117- MAF Montana 253H, sired by Springcreek Launch 110E was purchased by Six Mile Ranch & Walsh for $30,000 Lot 334- MAF Marlee 257J, sired by SVS Tycoon 841F was purchased by Rainbow River Simmentals for $26,000 Lot 190- MAF Sabrina 89B, sired by Drake Poker Face 2X was purchased by Rainbow River Simmentals for $25,000 Lot 5- MAF Pashmenia 106H, sired by KCCI Exclusive 116E was purchased by DK Land & Cattle for $24,000

PLEASE EMAIL ALL ADDRESS CHANGES TO SIMMENTAL.FOCUS@GMAIL.COM OR SEND BY TEXT TO JOANNE @ 204-750-2350.

THANK YOU!

December 31, 2021

Are you a member of the Manitoba Simmental Association? To join us, send a cheque for $50 for a lifetime membership to: Manitoba Simmental Association c/o Laurelly Beswitherick Box 274 Austin, MB R0H 0C0.

Call 204-637-2046 or email b2@inetlink.ca for additional info.

Bill & Nancy Biglieni

WLB Livestock Online Bull Sale

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March 6, 2022 7:00 pm CST DLMS Farm Gate Close out

204 729 7925 204 763 4697 SFM Stoughton 18D

Sells!

Catalogue and videos online at DLMS & Bohrson Marketing

Homo Polled This heavy weight John Wayne son was purchased in dam(lot 12) out of the WLB dispersal.

Guest consignors Kim & Tyler Warburton

BW - 106 lbs Adj WW - 1028 lbs Adj YW - 1561bs

204 724 2354

TKW 945J offers an opportunity to get “THE REAL DEAL”

Dam of TKW 945J

TKW 945J Homo Polled

S:WLB John Wayne 493G

Offering 1 Herd Sire 5 Yearling Bulls Sons of WLB John Wayne 493G WLB Eldorado 3615C WLB Top Tier 456G LFE Blockbuster 3011C NCB Cobra 47Y

We can’t offer anymore maternal than is available in this attractive WLB Top Tier 456G son out of the very influential WLB May 384X. WLB 5J has more perfect uddered cows in his pedigree than any WLB bull to date.

Maternal sister to WLB 5J

Free Room/Board On all bulls Till April 1

WLB 5J Homo Polled

S:WLB Top Tier 456G

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Simmentals MEM 105J LFE THE RIDDLER 323B X NICHOLS LEGACY G151

CONSIGNING 6 YEARLING BULLS TO THE 1ST ANNUAL

FARM GATE TIMED AUCTIONS

MEM 109J WS STEPPING STONE B44 X MR CCF VISION

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Online DLMS Farmgate Timed Auction

MARCH 11TH & 12TH, 2022 Our bulls will be on display along with the rest of the sale bulls

MEM 120J MRL CAPONE 130B X SPRINGCREEK TANK 57P

March 5th at Taylor Auctions Stock Yards Melita, MB & March 10th at Heartland Auction Virden, MB We would also welcome you to view them anytime on the farm

EVERETT & IRENE VIRDEN, MB 204-851-1737 • emsim1946@gmail.com MEM 107J HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K X LFE THE RIDDLER

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RF NO LIMITS 1112J

R PLUS YUMA x RUST MISS 6217D

RF MAGNITUDE 1178J

RF CAPACITY x RF FLIRT 434B

RF FERARRI 158J

IPU BENTLEY x RF CERTAINLY FLIRTIN 202Z

RF HOLLAR 1130J

WHF LIMITLESS X RF SCREAM 974G

RF SUPERCHARGER 1126J

RF SUPERCHARGED x RF FLIRT 624D

RF CARDINAL 163J

R PLUS YUMA x RF FLIRT 624D

RF PERSPECTIVE 1419J

HOOVER NO DOUBT X TOP LINE LADY 102

RF MATERNAL MAGIC 1410

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IPU 2J

IPU 96J

Captain Scream x Pocahontas 2Y

IPU 78J

SVS Betts x Pocahontas 8D

IPU 111J

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SVS Betts x Broker 221Z

42nd Annual

Bull & Female Sale POLLED Anchor D Outlook x Black Gold Bridge

IPU 106J Box 72 Gladmar, SK S0C 1A0

Barry: 306-815-7900 Brodyn: 306-815-7804 POLLED Battle Cry x Adonis

IPU 26J

labatte.simm@sasktel.net Visit our website www.labattesimmentals.com for our sale bull preview with videos.

IPU 168J

IPU 121J

R Plus Yuma x Lotto

WLB Top Tier x Hammer

IPU 73J

IPU 98J

R Plus Yuma x Liner 56U

View catalog online at: www.labattesimmentals.com www.eastpoplarsimmentals.com www.johnstoneauction.ca www.transconlivestock.com

R Plus Yuma x Pocahontas 2Y

IPU 99J

IPU Black Cinch x Milwauke

Brooks x Sheriff

Sale Consultants:

Jay Good: 403-556-5563 Darren Paget: 403-323-3985 Glenn Norton: 780-542-0634

Wilf Davis cell 204-841-0211 Marc Boisvert cell 819-314-0367 Scott Bohrson: 403-370-3010 Taylor Richards: 306-821-4169 Cody Haney: 403-845-8806

Darnell Fornwald: 403-795-8030

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February 27 wM & J Farms & Glasman Farms Simmental & Angus 2 Year Old Bull & Female Sale, Russell, MB February 27-28 wHorner/Downhill/TSN Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate February 28 wBeechinor Bros. Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Bentley, AB wErixon Simmentals Bull & Female Sale, Clavet, SK w KSL Simmentals Bull & Female Sale, Beaverlodge, AB March 1 wDouble Bar D “Best Of Both Worlds” Simmental/SimAngus Bull Sale, Grenfell, SK wMCG Simmentals 7 Guest Bull & Female Sale, Stavely, AB March 2 wMaple Lake Stock Farms "Kick Off To Spring" Bull Sale, Hartney, MB wSpring Lake Simmentals, The Zimmers Bull Sale, Daysland, AB March 3 wJP Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, McAuley, MB March 4 wLaBatte Simmentals 42nd Annual Bull & Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SK wChittick Farms Bull Sale, Mayerthorpe, AB

March 5 wBridge City Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon, SK wMcMillen Ranching 27th Annual Bull Sale, Carievale, SK wLeewood Ranch Bull & Female Sale, Mannville, AB March 6 wR Plus 21st Annual Bull & Female Sale, Estevan, SK wWLB Livestock Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate March 5-6 wVan de Velde/Delight Open House, Mariapolis, MB March 7 wCanadian Central Bull & Female Simmental & Angus Sale, Neepawa, MB wTranscon’s Bull Spectrum Simmental Sale, Thorsby, AB wThe Red Willow Ranch Ltd. Bull Sale, Cut Knife, SK w Ashworth Farm & Ranch 19th Annual Bull Sale, Oungre, SK March 8 wBonchuk Farms Annual Bull Sale, Virden, MB March 9 wMar Mac Farms & Guests Bull Sale, Brandon, MB wSunny Valley Simmentals 32­nd Annual Bull & Female Sale, Hanley, SK

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Adair Ranch...............................................................44 Alameda Agencies........................................................101 Antrim Simmentals......................................................43 Ashworth Farm & Ranch..............................................77 Bar O Farms...............................................................41 Bert’s NR Simmentals..................................................71 Black Gold Simmental...................................................55 Bridge City Bull Sale...................................................35 Canadian Central Bull & Female Sale............................74 Cattle Country Bull Sale................................................19 City View Simmentals...................................................31 Crest View Land & Cattle Co/Crest View Ranch..............51 Crowe Bros Simmentals.................................................4 Czech-Mate Livestock..................................................37 Dana Johns..................................................................78 Davis Livestock Services.............................................102 Delight Simmentals......................................................32 Double Bar D Farms.....................................................97 Downey Farms............................................................33 Downhill Simmentals...............................................62,63 Elm Tree Farms..........................................................23 Erixon Simmentals.......................................................73 ETG Commodities........................................................102 Ferme Forbell.............................................................23 First Class Cattle Marketing.........................................101 Glasman Farms...........................................................104 Gordon Jones Simmentals...............................................9 Gould Ranch............................................................2,101 High Bluff Stock Farms.........................................34,102 Homestead T Simmentals.............................................75 Horner Cattle Co...................................................62,63 JP Cattle Co...............................................................47 Keystone Livestock Services.......................................102 KSL Simmentals..........................................................66 LaBatte Simmentals.....................................................93 Lonestar Simmentals...................................................45 M & J Farms.............................................................104 Manitoba Simmental Association.....................................6 Maple Lake Stock Farms................................................11 Mark Stock Ring Service.............................................102 Mar Mac Farms............................................................3 Maxwell Simmentals....................................................79 McIntosh Ranch...........................................................87 McMillen Ranching Ltd...........................................52,53

Miracle Ranch Equipment............................................101 More Bros Simmentals...............................................90 Northern Light Simmentals.........................................46 Oakview Simmentals...............................................14,15 Perkin Land & Cattle Co.........................................14,15 Prairie Pistol Designs.................................................101 Prairie Wind Farms....................................................83 Premium Beef Bull Sale...............................................17 Proudly Western Bull Sale..........................................36 R Plus Simmentals.....................................................48 Rainbow River Simmentals...........................................67 Ranchers Select Bull Sale...........................................65 Rancier Farms............................................................79 Rendezvous Farms................................................28,29 Rich Mc Simmentals...............................................20,21 Riverbank Farms........................................................101 RKT Simmentals.........................................................57 Sage Simmentals........................................................27 Saskatchewan Simmental Association............................81 Schweitzer Simmentals/McColl Simmentals..................85 Scissors Creek Cattle Co............................................61 Select Sires..............................................................102 Silver Lake Farms........................................................9 Skyridge Farms..........................................................95 SouthSask Bull Sale...................................................54 Southwest Showcase Bull Sale....................................59 Spring Creek Simmentals...........................................68 Spring Lake Simmentals.............................................25 Sunny Valley Simmentals............................................49 Swantewitt Simmentals...............................................27 Timberlind Auctions...................................................102 Tracy Vestby.............................................................102 Transcon Livestock Services......................................103 Triangle Stock Farm..................................................69 Triple R Simmentals................................................14,15 Trouw Nutrition..........................................................101 TSN Livestock......................................................62,63 Twin Meadow Livestock..............................................99 Ultra Livestock...........................................................37 Van de Velde Cattle....................................................82 Wheatland Cattle Co./Wheatland Michelson..................39 Wilcox Simmentals.....................................................99 WLB Livestock...........................................................89 WJ Livestock Supply...................................................101

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March 10 wSpring Creek’s “In Pursuit Of Perfection” Bull Sale, Moosomin, SK wTrancon’s 4th Annual Next Step Bull Sale, Thorsby, AB March 11 wRainbow River Simmentals 7th Annual Online Bull & Female Sale, DLMS Farmgate March 11-12 w83 South Simmental Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate wSwantewitt & Sage Simmentals 18th Annual Bull & Female Production Sale, DLMS Farmgate March 12 wRancher’s Select Simmental Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB wTranscon’s Red Deer County Bull Sale, Innisfail, AB w1st Annual Black Gold Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Lloydminster, SK March 12-13 wCrowe Bros Simmentals Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate March 13-14 wMcIntosh Ranch & Guest Online Bull & Replacement Heifer Sale, DLMS Farmgate March 13-15 wAJB Livestock Online Simmental Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate March 14 wOakview/Perkin/Triple R Simmental Bull Sale, Darlingford, MB wSouth Sask Simmental & Angus Sale, Moose Jaw, SK

March 15 wKuntz/McIntosh/SAJ Simmental Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK wPrairie Partners Bull & Female Sale, Killarney, MB March 15-16 wVan de Velde Cattle & Delight Simmentals Online Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate March 16 wAdair Ranch 29thAnnual Bull & Female Sale, Brownfield, AB March 17 wTranscon’s Premium Beef Simmental Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB March 18 wHigh Bluff Stock Farms Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Inglis, MB March 19 wProudly Western Simmental Bull Sale, Whitewood, SK w8th Annual Kulyk Simmentals Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK March 20 Prairie Wind Farms Online Simmental Bull Sale, DLMS.ca March 21 wTranscon’s Cattle Country Simmental Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB wHighway 21 Group Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Hanna, AB March 22 w 12th Annual City View Simmentals & Abound Livestock Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK (continued on page 100)

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Monday, March 7, 2022 Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB 1:00 p.m.

Consigning 14 Bulls

TCW 24J

WILC 12J

S: Erixon Lad 29G DS: Wheatland Red Ace 747T

S: Southseven Mr Adonis 96Z DS: Double Bar D Chisholm 37A

WILC 4J

S: Erixon Relentless 110D DS: GCF First Dream

WILC 17H

WILC 10J

S: Wheatland Final Affair DS: RF Nitro 219Z

TCW 74J

S: RF Liner 758E DS: MFI Jahari 5055

View catalog online at www.buyagro.com.

WILC 20J

S: LFE Night Hawk 3013D DS: WILC Drake 33D

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Sasktel Brings Australian Ag Tech To Canada’s Livestock Industry

November 22, 2021 Smart Paddock offers advanced livestock monitoring and GPS tracking solutions SaskTel has signed a memorandum of understanding with Smart Paddock, an Australian agtech company that specialises in advanced livestock monitoring and GPS tracking solutions. Under the agreement, SaskTel and Smart Paddock will explore opportunities to advance the deployment of smart technologies in Canada’s livestock industry.

“The livestock industry is a critical component to the overall success of our province, contributing billions of dollars to our economy,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskTel . “I am pleased to see SaskTel working to drive innovation in this sector by forming strategic partnerships with companies like Smart Paddock.”

The aim of the partnership is to introduce Smart Paddock’s smart ear tag solution to the Canadian livestock industry. Already deployed on livestock herds across Australia, Smart Paddock’s solar powered smart ear tags come equipped with GPS tracking, accelerometer, and temperature sensors providing livestock farmers with real-time location tracking and biometric data.

“Data collection and analytics are just as important in the livestock industry as any other. With the data captured by our ear tags, livestock farmers can track the location of all members of their herd and monitor for biometric anomalies that may indicate if a cow is sick or calving,” said Darren Wolchyn, Smart Paddock Founder and CEO. “We’re looking forward to working with SaskTel to deploy our smart GPS ear tag solution across the Canadian Prairies to improve livestock producers’ daily lives as well as the care and wellbeing of their animals.”

“Connectivity is essential to the deployment of smart IoT (Internet of Things) technologies and as Saskatchewan’s leading communications provider we have the networks and expertise to facilitate those connections,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel President and CEO. “We’re excited to be working with Smart Paddock to bring their unique solution to the Canadian market and to play a key role in fostering innovation in the ag tech space.

(Source: thebeefsite.com)

“Little kid corner.” These babies enjoy some quiet time at Applecross Cattle, Red Deer County, AB. (Photo courtesy of Applecross Cattle)

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March 24 wWheatland Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Bienfait, SK wJanzen Ranches 29th Annual Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale, Rosemary, AB March 25 wCattle Capital Bull Sale, Ste Rose du Lac, MB March 27 wBest Of The Breeds Bull Sale, Yorkton, SK March 28 wSouthwest Showcase Simmental Bull Sale, Swift Current, SK April 2 wLundar Bull Sale, Lundar, MB wTranscon’s Advantage Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK July 21-24 wCSA AGM & YCS Show, Portage la Prairie, MB

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