Simmental Focus November 2022

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Curious cows, and curious kids! Hadley & Lane Marchant, of Silver Lake Farms, check on their herd just outside of Cartwright, MB. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Bertholet)

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 Email: simmental.focus@gmail.com MARKETING & SALES- John Best Cell 204-750-4270 johnbest7654@gmail.com

SUBSCRIPTIONS: All members of the Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Simmental Associations receive Simmental Focus free of charge. As well, Simmental Focus is mailed to approximately 2000 commercial producers in the prairie provinces and to interested breeders throughout Canada and the U.S. If you would like to receive Simmental Focus, send your name and COMPLETE mailing address to Simmental Focus, Box 2296, Carman MB R0G 0J0. Outside Canada, please enclose $10 (U.S. Funds) to cover first-class postage.

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MANITOBA SIMMENTAL FALL SALES

November 5th

Cherry Creek Farms Online Bull & Female Sale FarmGateTimedAuctions.ca

November 15th

Rainbow River Simmentals Online Sale FarmGateTimedAuctions.ca

November 17th

Pembina Triangle Simmental Assoc. 42nd Annual Sale Cypress River, Manitoba

November 20th

Maple Lake Stock Farms Fall Bred Heifer Sale FarmGateTimedAuctions.ca

November 27th

Big Hills Simmentals 1st Annual Production Sale Neepawa, Manitoba

November 30th

Associate Invitational Simmental Sale FarmGateTimedAuctions.ca

December 4th

Queens of the Heartland Production Sale McAuley, Manitoba

December 5th

Northern Light Bred Heifer & 2 Year Old Bull Sale Rossburn, Manitoba

December 6th

Keystone Konnection 43rd Annual Sale Brandon, Manitoba

December 10th

Transcon’s Season Wrap Up Sale Neepawa, Manitoba

December 10th Shades Of The Prairie Simmental Sale Brandon, Manitoba

December 11th

Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale McAuley, Manitoba

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

November 4 & 5

Cherry Creek Farms Online Bull & Female Sale, DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed

November 4-13

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON November 9-12

FarmFair International, Edmonton, AB

November 15-16

Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference, Brandon, MB November 16

Come As U R/Rainbow River Simmentals Online Production Sale Volume 2, DVAuction.com

November 17

Pembina Triangle Simmental Association 42nd Annual Female Sale, Cypress River, MB

November 19-20

Maple Lake Stock Farms Open House & Female Sale, DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed

November 19

Futures One Online Simmental Sale Edition 13, DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed

November 20

Lakeview Simmentals Annual Production Sale, Meacham, SK November 21

Sun Rise Simmentals Complete Dispersal Sale, McAuley, MB

November 23

Camrose Country Classic 11th Anniversary Sale, Camrose, AB November 25

s SimPower Female Sale, Olds, AB

s Lone Stone Farms Invitational Female Sale, Westlock, AB November 27

Big Hills Simmentals 1st Annual Production Sale, Neepawa, MB November 28-December 3

Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SK November 30-December 1

The Associate Invitational, DLMS.ca

December 3

Transcon’s Western Harvest 9th Annual Simmental Bred Heifer Sale, Innisfail, AB

December 4

s Queens of the Heartland Production Sale, McAuley, MB

s Flying F Ranch Production Sale, Weyburn, SK

December 5

s Northern Light Simmentals Bred Heifer & 2 Year-Old Bull Sale, Rossburn, MB

s Dusty Rose Online Production Sale, DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed

s The Source of Elite Simmental Genetics Sale, Lloydminster, SK

December 6

Keystone Konnection 43rd Annual Simmental Sale, Brandon, MB

December 7

Double Bar D “Sharing the Herd” Genetics Sale, Grenfell, SK (continued on page 34)

Well cowboys and cowgirls, we find ourselves, once again, heading down the show and sale trail.....grateful to be able to be out showcasing our Simmental genetics again.... it will sure be nice to see everyone again and catch up, just like old times!! We hope that harvest is wrapped up and that you’ll be able to join us in the stands! We wish all of our friends and customers all the best on the road, whether you are heading for the show ring or bringing your best to town to market your genetics. Safe travels to everyone and have a great time!

We have some congratulations wishes to pass along to some of our Simmental fam ily- Happy 40th Anniversary to Cam & Myrna Schweitzer, Schweitzer Simmentals, Brandon, MB!! Also, we would like to wish Joyce Gor don, Keystone Livestock Services, Brandon, MB a happy 85th birthday! We sure hope all of you got to spend some time celebrating with loved ones and family.

We’ve decided to extend the deadline for our photo contest- entries can be submitted until December 31, 2022. We will also be considering higher quality Iphone photos as well. The winner will be announced on our Facebook page on January 1, 2023 and will be notified by email. We look forward to seeing all of your entries!

We remind our friends and customers to send us your wedding and baby announce ments...we’d love to help spread your good news!

Until next time folks...

Joanne

Happily

Eastern Harvest 8th Annual Female Sale

September 24, 2022 Chenville, QC

Sale ave $7,783

High Selling Females

Lot 128-Bisch Northriver Journey, sired by Sibelle Pol Darwin 21F, consigned by La Ferme Bischof was purchased by Double Bar D Farms for $17,000

Lot 115- Sibelle Virgin River 18J, sired by Double Bar D Pol Manchester was purchased by Beechinor Bros for $16,000

Lot 122- Elm Tree Phoebe 67H, sired by Elm Tree Zander 11Z, consigned by Elm Tree Farms was pur chased by Dunmac Farms for $15,500

Lot 111- FSMB Jolly 2J, sired by Virginia Radison 5Z, consigned by Boisvert Simmental was purchased by Bovey Family Farms for $11,250

Lot 101- BBBG Bianca 202J, sired by Sibelle Dirty Harry 25Z, consigned by BBBG Group was pur chased by Virginia Ranch for $11,000

Lot 116- Sibelle Precious 34J, sired by Double Bar D Pol Manchester, consigned by Ferme Sibelle Fleck vieh S.E.N.C was purchased by Bonchuk Farms for $11,000

Lot 113- FSMB Juliette 9J, sired by SBV Reputation 707F, consigned by Boisvert Simmental was pur chased by Ferme Erisa for $10,000

Lot 103- BMS Brooke 5J, sired by Double Bar D Manchester, consigned by Ferme BMS ENR was purchased by Glenwood Meadows for $9,000

Lot 106- BMS Pol Elsie 33J, sired by Double Bar D

Pol Manchester, consigned by Ferme BMS ENR was purchased by Ferme Sibelle Fleck Inc. for $9,000

Lot 121- Sibelle-BMS Zerlinda 29J, sired by MFI

Whistler 47L, consigned by Ferme Sibelle Fleck & Ferme BMS was purchased by Virginia Ranch for $9,000

Lot 125- Elm Tree Bella 1J, sired by Elm Tree Maxwell 7G, consigned by Elm Tree Farms was pur chased by Ferme Bischof for $9,000

Lot 136- MFS Bluebird 2J, sired by WS All Aboard B80, consigned by Mutch Farms was purchased by Greyledge for $8,250

Ferme Gagnon & Guests

25th Anniversary Production Sale

September 24, 2022 Chenville, QC

Sale ave $7,395

High Selling Females

Lot 15- Pick of the herd flush, was purchased by Ferme Erisa for $15,500

Lot 27- ROD Angilina 61J, sired by ROD Gunfire 3H, consigned by Ferme Erisa Inc., was purchased by Century Simmentals for $14,000

Lot 3- FGAF Nemesis 001J, sired by FGAF Radio ative 030E, consigned by Ferme Gagnon Inc., was purchased by Dobbie Simmentals for $11,000

Lot 10- FGAF Upola 097H, sired by STBS Master Shifu 35E, consigned by Ferme Gagnon Inc., was purchased by Davenor Farms for $11,000

Lot 1- FGAF Miss Spring 124H, sired by Achor D Outlook, consigned by Ferme Gagnon Inc., was pur chased by Johnson Ranching for $10,500

Lot 36- JFD Julia 36J, sired by Anchor D Encore 618E, consigned by Dobbie Farms, was purchased by Anchor D Ranch for $9,500

Lot 29- ROD Prunelle 37H, sired by FGAF Passport 125B, consigned by Ferme Erisa Inc., was purchased by Ferme Stecy Inc. for $9,000

Lot 34- JFD Justine 25J, sired by Anchor D Encore 618E, consigned by Dobbie Farms, was purchased by Ferme Gagnon for $9,000

Lot 11- FGAF Angel Eyes 089H, sired by FGAF Bomb Fire 107E, consigned by Ferme Gagnon Inc., was purchased by Claude Lemay for $8,000

Lot 6- FGAF Lady Anne 122H, sired by FGAF Elec tric Avenue 140E, consigned by Ferme Gagnon Inc., was purchased by Eric Migneault for $7,500

Lot 13- FGAF Miss Blossom 091H, sired by FGAF Bomb Fire 107E, consigned by Ferme Gagnon Inc., was purchased by Ferme Stecy Inc. for $7,500

Lot 33- ROD Flavia 72H, sired by Keet’s Ferrous 26F, consigned by Ferme Erisa Inc., was purchased by Ferme Des Quatre Vents for $7,500

Lot 39-Forbell Just That Good, sired by WFL Westcott 24C, consigned by Ferme Forbell Farm, was purchased by Ferme Gagnon Inc. for $7,500

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December 2, 2022

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SSA Board of Directors:

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Dean Sentes, Vice 306.725.7268

Riley Lafrentz 306.461.8200

Lee Stilborn 306.335.7533

Lane Scherger 306.750.2129

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The 5th Annual Ontario Simmental Solution Sale

October 1, 2022 Listowel, ON

Sale grossed $349,020 ave $6,233

High Selling Females

Lot 15- Deebran Polled Jeana, sired by Shawacres Jahari 50L, consigned by DJ Farms, was purchased by Ultra & Canadian Donors for $18,000

Lot 29- Dwayann Stella 55H, sired by Knox Benz W035, consigned by Dwayann Simmentals, was pur chased by Circle E Farms for $15,750

Lot 40- CVC Susan 109J, sired by FGAF Olaf 097F, consigned by Carew’s Simmentals, was purchased by DJ Farms for $12,500

Lot 1- Gravandale Aspen 26H, sired by Deebran Ford, consigned by Gravandale Simmentals, was purchased by Dale Beers for $11,500

Lot 2- Gravandale Countess 29H, sired by Deebran Ford, consigned by Gravandale Simmentals, was purchased by Dale Beers for $10,000

Lot 19- Deebran June, sired by Anchor D Gibraltar 431G, consigned by DJ Farms, was purchased by Dale Beers for $10,000

Lot 55- Gibbons Aretha 9H, sired by Gibbons Jeremi ah, consigned by Gibbons Farms, was purchased by Corner View Cattle Co. for $10,000

Lot 18- Deebran Pld Julia, sired by Anchor D Gibral tar 431G, consigned by DJ Farms, was purchased by Anchor D Ranch for $9,750

Lot 24- Dwayann Doreen 33H, sired by Knight Mr T 255T, consigned by Dwayann Simmentals, was purchased by Virginia Ranch for $9,250

Lot 39- CVC Fern 051H, sired by NAC Roughhouser 38Y, consigned by Corner View Cattle Co., was pur chased by Cedar Creek Simmentals for $8,750

Lot 23- Dwayann Margaret 28H, sired by Hockenhull Marvel, consigned by Dwayann Simmentals, was purchased by Marasseh Fleckvieh for $8,500

Lot 27-Dwayann Cafe Mocha 50H, sired by ICC Ig lhoff Max, consigned by Dwayann Simmentals, was purchased by Brendan Snowden for $8,000

Lot 14- Deebran Janet 10J, sired by ALLM Colossal 25U, consigned by DJ Farms, was purchased by Dan iel Currins for $7,500

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Female Sale

October 2, 2022 Indian River, ON

Sale grossed $465,950 ave $8,034

High Selling Females

Lot 1- IRCC Lil’ Sis ET 177J, sired by Mr Hoc Bro ker, was purchased by Dunmac Farms for $21,000

Lot 2- Academy Hill Hiccup 4H, sired by W/C Lock N Load 1143Y, was purchased by Brendale Acres for $15,500

Lot 3- IRCC DLC Something About Kate, sired by JSUL Something About Mary 8421, was pur chased by Clarke Family Farms & Jon-Ern Farms for $12,000

Lot 15- IRCC Jealousy 139J, sired by IRCC Boomshakalaka 434B, was purchased by Ferme Lepage for $11,000

Lot 16- IRCC Jill’s Sheila 132J, sired by IRCC Boomshakalaka 434B, was purchased by Ferme Lepage for $11,000

Lot 2A- IRCC Kupcake 269K, sired by WLE Uno Mas X549, was purchased by Barb Wire Cattle for $10,000

Lot 27- Wildwood Fantasia 105K, sired by W/C Relentless 32C, was purchased by Hillcrest Farms for $9,500

Lot 7- IRCC P2B Karat 217K, sired by LLSF Pays To Belive ZU194, was purchased by Paige Hanes for $8,500

Lot 8- IRCC Kashmire 238K, sired by STF Uprising 700F, was purchased by Byrne Boys Shorthorns for $8,500

Lot 6- IRCC F2 Queen Kahina 244K, sired by IRCC DLC King George 905G, was purchased by Jordyn Petherick for $8,000

Lot 21- Black River Gemstone 34K, sired by LKCC Bold Venture 194F, was purchased by Rick-Sha for $8,000

Lot 14A- IRCC Kardashian 208K, sired by Mr Hoc Broker, was purchased by Ferme Du Rapide for $7,500

Lot 14B- IRCC Jestress 126J, sired by LCDR Wit ness 541C, was purchased by Handford Simmentals for $7,500

The Evolution, Volume II

October 13, 2022 Lloydminster, SK

Sale grossed $824,250 ave $17,171

High Selling Simmental Bred Heifers

Lot 20- Black Gold Ms Revlon 116J, sired by SVS Dynasty 915G, was purchased by Rafter 4T for $44,000

Lot 1- Black Gold Ms Maddy 101J, sired by SBV Reputation 707F, was purchased by Canadian Donors for $42,000

Lot 7- Black Gold Ms Battle Cry 28J, sired by NAC Battle Cry 4F, was purchased by Westgold Farms for $35,000

Lot 12- Black Gold Ms Soda 52J, sired by SVS Dy nasty 915G, was purchased by Lindgren Simmentals for $32,500

Lot 4- Black Gold Ms Kali 245J, sired by SBV Repu tation 707F, was purchased by First Class for $30,000

Lot 6- Black Gold Ms Drizzle 170J, sired by SBV Reputation 707F, was purchased by Lindgren Sim mentals for $22,000

High Selling Simmental Open Heifers

Lot 42- Black Gold Ms Hayleigh 220K, sired by HPF

Quantum Leap Z952, was purchased by KT Ranches for $73,000

Lot 44- Black Gold/Paw Ms Princess, sired by EC Rebel 156F, was purchased by Bar-O for $61,000

Lot 41- Black Gold Ms Hayleigh 154K, sired by HPF Quantum Leap Z952, was purchased by Horner Cattle Co. & Double Bar D for $35,000

Lot 39- Black Gold Hayleigh 214K, sired by HPF

Quantum Leap X952, was purchased by Twin Lakes for $30,000

Lot 38- Black Gold Hayleigh 153K, sired by HPF

Quantum Leap X952, was purchased by Bar SK for $29,000

Lot 40- Black Gold Hayleigh 221K, sired by HPF

Quantum Leap X952, was purchased by Quinn Hoegl for $16,000

Lot 43- Black Gold Ms Felicity 105K, sired by R Plus Reddington 0143H, was purchased by 7 Lazy T7 Cattle Co. for $14,000

Stars Of The Valley Sale

October 15, 2022 Metcalfe, ON

Sale grossed $240,600 ave $6,169

High Selling Bred Heifers

Lot 9- Snowdame Jenny, sired by Sunny Valley Can on 86E, consigned by Alliance Simmental Farms, was purchased by Double Bar D for $16,000

Lot 19- Barlee Soda Pop 103, sired by Springcreek Liner 56U, consigned by Barlee Simmentals, was purchased by Dunmac Simmentals for $12,000

Lot 4- Snowdame Halina, sired by Donovandale Cash In, consigned by Alliance Simmental Farms, was purchased by Johnson Ranching for $9,000

Lot 2- Erixon Lady 31F, sired by Erixon War Paint 42D, consigned by Alliance Simmental Farms, was purchased by Lacombe’s Farm for $8,500

Lot 12- Alliance Sarah’s Lady, sired by W/C Relent less 32C, consigned by Alliance Simmental Farms, was purchased by Rosbern for $7,250

Lot 21- Alliance Lady In Red 2221, sired by LRX HP Rocket 23Y, consigned by Alliance Simmental Farms, was purchased by Siroski Simmentals for $7,000

High Selling Open Heifers

Lot 24- FTA Sassy Reputation, sired by SBV Rep utation 707F, consigned by Ferme Terra Agri, was purchased by Snowdame for $8,000

Lot 26- Rosemead Miss Regal 44K, sired by LLW Card True North G71, consigned by Rosemead Farms, was purchased by Timberwood Farms for $7,500

Lot 36B- Lacombe’s Keira 8K, sired by RF Capacity 742E, consigned by Alliance Simmentals & Lacombe Farms, was purchased by TC Tara Simmentals for $7,500

Lot 30- Tonette Sami’s Sister, sired by JSUL Some thing About Mary, consigned by Tonette Farms, was purchased by Cross Bar Anchor for $7,000

Lot 29- Lacombe’s Golden Katy, sired by Sunny Val ley Freedo 22F, consigned by Lacombe Farms, was purchased by Dobbie Simmentals for $6,750

Lot 33- J-Star Ms Crosby 2214, sired by Harvie Jdf Splash 108B, consigned by J-Star Livestock, was purchased by Sunny Bright Farms for $6,000

2022 Edition

Mader Ranches Ladies Night Bred Female Sale

October 20, 2022 Carstairs, AB

Sale grossed $249,800 ave $9,084

High Selling Bred Females

Lot 1- Mader Cherry 56J, sired by SVS Betts 808F, was purchased by Westman Farms for $52,000

Lot 8- Mader Sugar 55J, sired by SVS Dynasty 915G, was purchased by LaBatte Simmentals for $17,000

Lot 27- Mader Blackgold 148J, sired by Mader Pearl Harbour 149F, was purchased by KCH Cattle Co. for $17,000

Lot 9- Mader Mary 93J, sired by BGS/BM Captain Scream 63D, was purchased by Highstead Ranch for $10,000

Lot 4- Mader Sugar 70J, sired by WS Proclamation E202, was purchased by KCH Cattle Co. for $9,000

Lot 5- Mader Iron Honey 24J, sired by Mader Walk

This Way 224B, was purchased by Tandem T Farms for $9,000

Lot 11- Mader R/KCH Violet 5J, sired by Mad er Walk This Way 224B, was purchased by Corey Campbell for $9,000

Lot 28- Mader Kaula 46J, sired by Mader The Na tional 43E, was purchased by Northern Light Sim mentals for $7,000

Lot 29- Mader Nanny 174J, sired by Mader The Na tional 174J, was purchased by Northern Light Sim mentals for $6,750

Lot 13- Mader Opal 21J, sired by Mader Walk This Way 224B, was purchased by Downhill Simmental for $6,500

Lot 22- Mader/KCH Drama Queen 38J, sired by SVS Betts 808F, was purchased by Johnson Farms for $6,500

Lot 7- Mader Sugar 26J, sired by SVS Dynasty 0915G, was purchased by Bert’s NR for $6,250

Lot 24- Mader Exctasy 145J, sired by Mader Pearl Harbour 149F, was purchased by Dave Prodonchuk for $6,000

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

December 8

s Transcon’s Simmsational 45th Annual Simmental Sale, Moose Jaw, SK

s Shades of the Prairies Sale, Brandon, MB December 9 McMillen Ranching Ltd. “Herdbuilder 2022” Sale, Carievale, SK

December 10

s Transcon’s Season Wrap-Up Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Neepawa, MB

s M.C. Quantock Livestock “Super Sisters” Bred Heifer & Spe cial Opportunity Cow Sale, Lloydminster, SK December 11

Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale, McAuley, MB

December 12

Border City 5th Annual Simmental Sale, Lloydminster, SK December 13

Southern Alberta Simmental Round Up 29th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Stavely, AB

December 14

Canadian Donors Production Sale, DLMS.ca FarmGate Timed December 16

Friday Night Lights 11th Anniversary Simmental Sale Olds, AB December 17

s Checkers Simmental Sale, Olds, AB

s Transcon’s National Trust On Ice Semen & Embryo Sale Chapter XV, Red Deer, AB December 20

Spring Creek Simmental & Angus Complete Dispersal Sale Moosomin, SK December 21-22

R Plus Simmentals Complete Dispersal Sale, Estevan, SK December 31

New Years Resolution Sale, Edmonton, AB

ADVERTISERS INDEX

Ag-Land Farms................................................................26

Alameda Agencies............................................................37

Bonchuk Farms................................................................19

Bohrson Marketing.............................................................2

Bullseye Feeds................................................................38

Creekside Cattle Co.........................................................29

Crest View Land & Cattle Co./Crest View Ranch................33 Davis Livestock Services..................................................38

Double Bar D Farms..........................................................11

ETG Commodities

First Class Cattle Marketing..........................................4,37

Glasman Farms................................................................40

High Bluff Stock Farms....................................................38

Keystone Konnection Sale................................................25

Keystone Livestock..........................................................38

KSL Simmentals...............................................................31

Lakeview Insurance Brokers.............................................38

M & J Farms..................................................................40

Manitoba Simmental Association..........................................6 Mark Stock.....................................................................38

Mar Mac Farms.................................................................3

Maxwell Simmentals.........................................................23

Miracle Ranch Equipment..................................................37 Northern Light Simmentals................................................15 Prairie Pistol Designs.......................................................37

Queens of the Pasture Sale.............................................24 R Plus Simmentals...........................................................22

Rainbow River Simmentals................................................27 Rich Mc Simmentals.....................................................20,21 Riverbank Farms..............................................................37 Saskatchewan Simmental Association.................................14 Schweitzer/McColl Simmentals.........................................35

Select Sires....................................................................38

Silver Lake Simmentals......................................................9 Spring Creek Simmentals..................................................16 Sun Rise Simmentals.........................................................17 Timberlind Auctions.........................................................38

Transcon Livestock Corp..................................................39 Transcon’s Season Wrap Up Sale.......................................13 Trouw Nutrition...............................................................37 WJ Livestock Supply........................................................37

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