Canadian Sires
monthly
ONLINE SEMEN SALES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
Canadian Sires January Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Canadian Sires February Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, MARCH 4
Canadian Sires Early-March Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, MARCH 18
Canadian Sires Late-March Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Canadian Sires April Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Canadian Sires May Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
Canadian Sires June Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, JULY 1
Canadian Sires July Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
Canadian Sires August Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Canadian Sires September Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Canadian Sires October Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Canadian Sires November Online Semen Sale
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2
Canadian Sires December Online Semen Sale
CANADIAN SIRES BULLS WILL BE OFFERED ONLY THROUGH THESE 12 ONLINE MONTHLY SALES
SIMMENTAL FOCUS PUBLISHING SCHEDULE:
Boys, boys, boys! Bull sale season is in full swing, spring is on the horizon!
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Simmental Focus
The official publication of the Manitoba Simmental Association, published six times per year. Box 2296, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0
PUBLISHER/EDITOR- Joanne Best Cell 204-750-2350
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MANITOBA SIMMENTAL BULL SALES
MARCH
2nd PREMIUM BEEF SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Kenton, MB
3rd CANADIAN CENTRAL SIMMENTAL & ANGUS BULL & FEMALE SALE, Neepawa, MB
4th BONCHUK FARMS ANNUAL BULL SALE, Virden, MB
4th MAPLE LAKE STOCK FARMS KICK OFF TO SPRING BULL SALE, Hartney, MB
5th MAR MAC FARMS & GUESTS SIMMENTAL & ANGUS BULL SALE, Brandon, MB
8th 83 SOUTH SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca
8th RANCHER’S SELECT 6TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Neepawa, MB
10th MCINTOSH RANCH ONLINE SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca
10th OAKVIEW/PERKIN/TRIPLE R SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Darlingford, MB
11th PRAIRIE PARTNERS BULL & FEMALE SALE, Killarney, MB
12th VAN DE VELDE & GUESTS ONLINE SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca
13th NORTHERN LIGHT SIMMENTALS BULL SALE, Rossburn, MB
14th HIGH BLUFF STOCK FARMS CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Inglis, MB
15th MCRUER SIMMENTALS 2ND ANNUAL BULL & HEIFER SALE, Killarney, MB
21st SUNVILLE SIMMENTALS 9TH ANNUAL BULL SALE, McCreary MB
29th MANITOBA BULL TEST STATION BULL & FEMALE SALE, Douglas MB
April
5th 57TH ANNUAL LUNDAR ALL BREEDS BEEF CATTLE SALE, Lundar, MB
11th BIG HILLS SIMMENTALS & GUESTS BULL SALE FRIDAY, Brandon, MB
Down The Trail.............
March 1
s McMillen Ranching Ltd. 31st Annual Bull Sale, Carievale, SK
s Mappin Silversmith 20th Anniversary Simmental Bull Sale, Byemoor, AB
s DK Land & Cattle Bull & Female Sale, DLMS.ca
s Bridge City Simmental Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK
March 2
s Premium Beef Simmental Bull Sale, Kenton, MB
s Ferme Gagnon Inc. 26th Annual Bull Sale, Cheneville, PQ
s The Associates Bull Sale, DLMS.ca
March 3
s Canadian Central Simmental & Angus Bull & Female Sale, Neepawa, MB
s Red Willow Ranch Bull & Female Sale, Cutknife, SK
s Ashworth Farm & Ranch 22nd Annual Simmental Bull Sale, Oungre, SK
s Harvie Crest Bull Sale, Olds, AB
s 12th Annual Spring Select Simmental Bull Sale, Dawson Creek, BC
March 4
s Bonchuk Farms Annual Bull Sale, Virden, MB
s Maple Lake Stock Farms “Kick Off To Spring” Bull Sale, Hartney, MB
March 5
s Mar Mac Farms & Guests Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, Brandon, MB
s Sunny Valley Simmentals 35th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Hanley, SK
s 21st Annual Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals Bull & Heifer Sale, Shiningbank Lake, AB
March 6
s Deeg Simmentals 22nd Annual Bull & Female Sale, Strathmore, AB
s Transcon’s Next Step Simmental Bull Sale, Thorsby, AB
March 7
s 83 South Simmental Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate
s Northern Classic 22nd Annual Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Grande Prairie, AB March 8
s Rancher’s Select 6th Annual Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB
s Black Gold Simmentals Bull & Female Sale, Lloydminster, SK
s Transcon’s Red Deer County Bull Sale, Innisfail, AB
March 9
Kuntz/McIntosh/SAJ 26th Annual Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK
March 10
s McIntosh Ranch Online Simmental Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate
s Oakview/Perkin/Triple R Simmental Bull Sale, Darlingford, MB
s SouthSask Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK
s 12th Annual North Country Ranchland Simmental Bull Sale, Dawson Creek, BC
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HOWDY FOLKS!!!!! ARE YOU
READY FOR MY FAVORITE SEASON OF ALL!?!? Oh geez, sorry, let’s take it down a notch....I’m still all jacked up about Canada winning GOLD!!! Did you see it?!?! Amazing!! So proud to be a Canadian!! What a game!
Now that we’ve settled down a bit, let’s talk cows....I mean bulls.....bulls, bulls, and more bulls! My favorite season has arrived... bull sale season! No matter how many sales I’ve sat through over the years, whether in person, or online, you just can’t beat the excitement in the air watching each and every bull pass through the ring....just knowing the work and dedication it takes to get to that one special day...still gives me chills.....Many miles are made goin’ up and down the road, sourcing your next herdsire....here’s to good roads, sunshine, and barn burnin’ averages...I hope you get the one you wanted!
I’d like to take a moment to send our sincere condolences to the Nolan family on the passing of Carla. Carla and her husband Ron were the proud owners of Bar 5 Simmentals for many years. Our thoughts are with Ron and the rest of the Nolan family.
Some of our friends did some celebrating in February, happy 40th birthday goes out to Brad Smith, KSL Simmentals, Beaverlodge, AB. We hear you had a LOT of anonymous texts and phone calls, what a popular guy! Well, I’m almost out of breath...until next time friends....best of luck in the sale barn...whether your buyin’ or sellin’...See you in the lunch line...Joanne
Jackson Receives King Charles Coronation Medal
Fawn Jackson was awarded the King Charles Coronation Medal earlier in February.
The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada. The medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall. Eligible candidates must have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
“I’m incredibly humbled to have been awarded the King Charles Coronation Medal for work in supporting youth in agriculture. It’s a privilege to contribute to the next generation of leaders in this field.”
Fawn grew up in the small community of Inglis, MB. She is one of 5 daughters to Carmen & Donna Jackson who own & operate High Bluff Stock Farm. She now resides in Ottawa, ON with her husband Jared and son Digby.
“Throughout my career, I’ve been so proud to support youth through initiatives such as mentorship programs, youth councils and 4-H. You’ll always hear me asking, Where’s the next generation? and Can we have them at the table? It’s essential to ensure young voices are part of the conversation as we shape the future of agriculture. I thank each and every person who did that for me when I was young. Agriculture and youth are so close to my heart, and it’s such a joy to be part of this journey. Here’s to the future of Canadian agriculture, and to the incredible young people who are shaping it!”
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AD INDEX
Adair Ranch...........................................................................16
Alameda Agencies.................................................................21
Bobby Miller Auction Services.............................................22
Bohrson Marketing..................................................................2
Boundary Ranch....................................................................15
Bullseye Feeds/Phil Unrau....................................................22
City View Simmentals/Abound Livestock..............................3
Compass Creative..................................................................22
Country Rock Ranch/Malchuk Farms...................................10
Douglas Bull & Female Development Center.......................13
Forden Fairview Farms..........................................................11
Glasman Farms/M & J Farms................................................24
Handford Simmentals/Silver Lake Farms...............................8
High Bluff Stock Farm.....................................................17,22
Keystone Livestock Services.................................................22
Lakeview Insurance Brokers/Tracy Vestby...........................22
Manitoba Simmental Association............................................6
Mark Stock Ring Service.......................................................22
Miracle Ranch Equipment.....................................................21
Prairie Pistol Designs.............................................................21
Riverbank Farms....................................................................21
Select Sires/Dale Studer........................................................22
Southwest Showcase Bull Sale.............................................14
Sunville Simmentals..............................................................12
Timberlind Auctions..............................................................22
Transcon Livestock Corp......................................................23
Trouw Nutriton......................................................................21
Wheatland Cattle Co...............................................................4
WJ Livestock Supply.............................................................21
Down The Trail.............
March 11
Prairie Partners Bull & Female Sale, Killarney,MB
March 12
s Van de Velde & Guests Online Simmental Bull Sale, DLMS Farmgate
s KT Ranches 6th Annual Bull Sale, Cherryville, BC
March 13
Northern Light Simmentals Bull Sale, Rossburn, MB
March 14
High Bluff Stock Farms Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Inglis, MB
March 15
s McRuer Simmentals 2nd Annual Bull & Heifer Sale, Killarney, MB
s Proudly Western Simmental Bull Sale, Whitewood, SK
March 17
Highway 21 Group Charolais & Simm/Angus Bull Sale, Hanna, AB
March 18
City View Simmentals & Abound Livestock 15th Annual Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK
March 20
s Wheatland Cattle Co. 21st Annual Bull Sale, Bienfait, SK
s Janzen Ranches 32nd Annual Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale, Rosemary, AB
March 21
s Sunville Simmentals 9th Annual Bull Sale, McCreary, MB
March 22
s Leewood Ranch 9th Annual Simmental Bull & Heifer Sale, Mannville, AB
s Country Rock Ranch & Malchuk Farms Online Simmental Sale, www.jackauctiongroup.com
March 23
Best Of The Breeds Bull Sale, Yorkton, SK
March 24
Southwest Showcase 16th Annual Simmental Bull Sale, Swift Current, SK
March 26
Camden Cattle Co. 13th Annual Simmental Bull & Heifer Sale With Guest Niwa Ranching Co., New Brigden, AB
March 28
Stoney Creek Simmental Bull & Female Sale With Guest Consignors Red Fox Maines, Kendal, SK
March 29
Manitoba Bull Test Station Bull & Female Sale, Douglas, MB
April 5
57th Annual Lundar All Breeds Beef Cattle Sale, Lundar, MB
April 11
Big Hills Simmentals & Guests Bull Sale, Brandon, MB
May 2-4
YCSA Conference, Guelph, ON
July 24-27
CSA Annual General Meeting & YCSA National Classic, Weyburn, SK
Miles & Bonnie Glasman
Chelsey Glasman