Beef Business March Issue by Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association

Beef Business Beef Business ‘

Saskatchewan’s largest circulated industry magazine Saskatchewan`s Premiere Cattlecattle Industry Publication September 2010cattle industry magazine Saskatchewan’s largest circulated ‘

March 2013 May 2010

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Contents Cover photo courtesy of Sarah Anderson, Right Cross Ranch Photography, Kisbey, SK

A Proud Saskatchewan Tradition Since 1913

Industry News 6

Farm Vehicles and the National Safety Code

Japan Expands Imports of Canadian Beef

Province Eyes New Recycling Scheme

How Do You Put a Value on Sweat?

COOL: It’s Not Over Yet

Proposed Schedule of Transfer for Community Pastures

Markets and Trade 18

Weekly Charts

Weekly Canadian Dollar

Retail Meat Price Survey

A Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) Publication General Manager: Chad MacPherson Administrative Assistant: Wilma Switzer Box 4752, Evraz Place, Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 Tel: 306-757-8523 Fax: 306-569-8799 email: ssga@sasktel.net OR ssga.admin@sasktel.net Website: www.skstockgrowers.com Subscriptions - Wilma Switzer Box 4752, Evraz Place, Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 Tel: 306-757-8523 Fax: 306-569-8799 email: ssga.admin@sasktel.net Subscription Rate: 1 yr $26.50 (GST included) Published 5 times per year Advertising Sales - Tracy Cornea Tel: 306-693-9329 Fax: 306-692-4961 email: tracy.cornea@gmail.com

Feature 22

What Do We Really Know About Long-Haul Cattle Transport?

JBS Brings Talent and Marketing Muscle to Brooks Plant

Science and Production 35

Minerals - An Important Component of Your Feeding Program!

BSE Surveillance: Questions and Answers

Claiming Stray Animals as Your Own

Where’s the Beef? Active Missing Livestock Files

Association News and Reports 47

A Report From the SSGA President

Saskatchewan Shorthorn Report

2013 Semi-Annual Meeting Resolutions

Saskatchewan Simmental Association Report

SK PCAP - Easing Into Conservation: Conservation Agreements

Calendar of Events

Advertiser Index

Stewardship

Beef Business

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This magazine is printed on paper that is comprised of 50% recycled paper and 25% post-consumer waste. It is acid-free, elemental chlorine-free and is FSC certified

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Industry News Farm Vehicles and the National Safety Code Did you know that farm vehicles are required to follow transportation standards just like any other vehicle? The National Safety Code (NSC) is a nationally agreed upon set of minimum performance standards for safely operating commercial vehicles. Certain aspects of the NSC also apply to farm vehicles. The NSC standards include requirements for driver fitness and licensing, trip inspections, hours of service and periodic mechanical fitness inspections. Depending on whether you travel only within Saskatchewan or outside the province, your travel requirements will change accordingly. Farm vehicles with a Registered Gross Vehicle Weight (RGVW)* over 4,500 kg travelling outside of Saskatchewan require a Certificate of Safety Fitness and may be subject to both daily trip inspection and Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI) requirements. Also, the driver may be subject to hours of service regulations and be required to maintain a daily logbook.

vehicle on public roads during a workday. However, when travelling outside the province, vehicle combinations with a RGVW greater than 4,500 kg may be required to comply with hours of service regulations and complete a daily log. Commercial vehicles are subject to periodic mechanical fitness inspections at least annually. The frequency and weight thresholds for PMVIs vary by jurisdiction. In Saskatchewan, farm vehicles registered in Class F are exempt from PMVI requirements. To make sure your plans and farm vehicle meet the standards before operating outside of Saskatchewan, you should check the trip inspection, daily log and PMVI requirements for the jurisdiction where you intend to travel.

Provincial daily trip inspection regulations require commercial vehicles to be inspected for mechanical defects once every 24 hours while in service. Twoand three-axle farm trucks, when being used for farming operations, are exempt from daily trip inspection requirements when travelling within Saskatchewan. However, farm trucks towing a trailer with a RGVW over 5,000 kg traveling within Saskatchewan are required to complete and document the daily trip inspections. When travelling outside the province, daily trip inspections and proper documentation may be required for farm vehicles with a RGVW greater than 4,500 kg. When travelling within Saskatchewan, farm vehicles registered in Class F are exempt from the provincial hours of service regulations which limit the time someone can operate a commercial

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For any questions regarding certificates of safety fitness or PMVIs please contact SGI’s Carrier Safety Programs at 1-800-6678015 (ext. 1344). For inquiries regarding hours of service, trip inspections and daily logs, please contact the Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Infrastructure at 1-866-933-5290 or visit www.highways.gov.sk.ca. *A vehicle’s Registered Gross Vehicle Weight (RGVW) is displayed on the certificate of registration and is the sum of the weight of towing vehicle and its load, plus the weight of any trailers and their load. B

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Industry News Japan Expands Imports of Canadian Beef The federal government has reached an agreement with Japan to expand beef exports to that country. As of February 1, 2013 Japan is allowing imports of Canadian beef from animals under 30 months of age. Prior to the new agreement, the limit was 21 months of age. The change is expected to double the value of Canadian beef exports to Japan, to as much as $150 million annually. Canadian Cattlemen’s Association President Martin Unrau calls the agreement “an outstanding development.” With most Canadian calves born early in the year, the 21-month limit made for little to no eligible exports in the early spring. The new agreement “enables exports on a year-round basis,” Unrau says, “while meeting Japan’s need for a more consistent supply of Canadian beef.”

Province Eyes New Recycling Scheme Saskatchewan is looking at a new recycling program for agricultural plastics that will include a surcharge at the till. The Ministry of Environment has asked CleanFARMS Inc, an Ontario-based nonprofit, to develop the program. Grain storage bags, silage/bale wrap, twine, and netting are the products to be included. A charge in the 3% to 6.5% range will be levied at the point of sale to offset recycling costs. The program is being developed in consultation with the Saskatchewan Agricultural Stewardship Council (SASC), a CleanFARMS board subcommittee. SASC is in turn advised by a committee made up of various stakeholders in the Saskatchewan agriculture industry. SASC began its development process in January, and is expected to continue

until June. They will then propose “a collection scheme, funded by industry, for Saskatchewan farmers to responsibly manage the designated products when no longer of use to them,” according to the CleanFARMS website. The scheme is similar to those currently in effect for tires, electronics, and other recyclables. The materials covered under the plan were selected because they account for the largest sector of farm recyclables requiring management. Other materials, including fertilizer and pesticide containers, are already managed under a CleanFARMS recycling plan. SASC provides full information through its website, http://cleanfarms.ca/SASC. Producers and other stakeholders are encouraged to provide their input through SASC@cleanfarms.ca or by calling 1-877-622-4460. B

Japan had cut off imports of Canadian beef following the BSE outbreak in 2003. In 2005, it lifted the outright ban but limited its imports to beef from animals under 21 months of age. The new under-thirty-month (UTM) requirement is still seen by some as unnecessarily restrictive from a food safety standpoint. However, the potential doubling of the current $70 - 75 million trade is a positive development for Canadian producers. Japan is Canada’s third-largest export market, after the United States and Mexico. The agreement was announced January 28 by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast. B

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Industry News How Do You Put a Value on Sweat? “The thing we really need to do more research on is the value of sweat equity” said David Goeller, Transition Specialist from the University of Nebraska. Goeller was one of the presenters at the International Succession Conference. It was a gold mine of helpful information for me as a presenter, and as a farm family transition coach. I’ve had some interesting calls during combining season. It seems that the hard long hours of harvest bring out the best or the worst in people. Young farmers are asking tough questions about the promises they keep hearing: “Someday this will all be yours” or “Don’t worry about money, ask mom to write a cheque when you need it,” or “Being 36 you should be happy with the things we’ve already set you up with.” Founders and tightfisted fathers beware. Your children have the option to leave the farm team, and start somewhere else. They are tired of promises, and need titles of ownership, fair salaries, and a strategy with timelines to have shares transferred. I have asked some of my agrologist and Canadian Association of Farm Advisors colleagues (see www.cafanet.com) to tell me some happy sweat equity stories. I learned of one fellow who wants no resentment about his ability to bring extra cash to the farm via his lucrative off-farm work. So he puts all his off-farm income into the farm financial pool. This is crazy you say. Well no, it works for him because he sees everyone on the farm team as potential contributors. This puts a value on sweat equity generated by those who work every day on the farm, so there is no resentment or anger for the days he has to leave the farm work behind. Another fellow bought a company that deals with food, but made sure that the farm corporation had a silent partnership. These folks are not greedy. They likely also have regular business meetings with their

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farm team to make sure everyone is happy with the cash-flow streams. Sweat equity is a sore point with nonfarming siblings also. The kids who head to university and get great paying city jobs, forget about the sacrifices of the brothers who stayed behind to help dad. Time flies by, and before you know it there is 20 years of equity built up, lots of labour, time, decision-making contributed, but nothing in terms of ownership or management agreements to prove the value of the commitment from the son/ daughter who stayed home. His/her sweat equity is worth nothing in this equation. So if you can’t put a value on sweat equity, you have to turn over ownership of the real equity. Hanging on to shares, title, and management may make you feel in control as the founder, but you are choking your son. It’s time to have that hard conversation about transition with your son/daughter, and also with his sisters and brothers. You can still be involved in your farm business, you’re living longer, and you can be useful. Your role just may be different. There are many great agrologists out there who can work you through your farm management plan to make better decisions about everyone’s future. We just sat down with our adviser to see if we still had some gaps in our tax planning. We sleep well at night knowing that our affairs are in order. MAKE THE WORK PAY OFF People will work harder when they know they are helping to build equity for themselves and their own families. I urge you to get your act together about the way you treat your farming sons and daughters. If you need to ask for help and advice, swallow your pride, and make the call.

communication, and they have a way to deal with conflict. If you need to overhaul your thinking about expecting your farm kids to live on promises, I’ll be happy to give you some feedback. We’ll be doing tele-seminars where you can call in and be part of the conversation about succession issues that are keeping families stuck. Go to www.elainefroese.com to send me your questions and concerns. David Goeller, whom you can reach at dgoeller@uni.edu, asks the following key questions when talking to older farmers: Do you want to have a successor for your farm? Do you want to transfer the farm as an ongoing “business” or as a “pie” that is cut into pieces? Chew on those questions for a while, and come to an agreement with your spouse. The best gift you can give your family is an attitude of gratitude for everyone’s contribution, and an actionable plan to the next generation. Email me at elaine@elainefroese.com if you would like Dr. Baker’s asset distribution list to help figure out what compensation would be fair for your farming successor’s creating, capturing and sustaining your net worth. Elaine Froese speaks to farm groups across Canada with practical tools for making tough people decisions on the farm. Call her at 1-866-848-8311. Visit www.elainefroese.com. Remember it is your farm, your family, and your choice. B

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Industry News COOL: It’s Not Over Yet by Jeff Gaye

There is some doubt that the US will comply with a May 23 deadline to amend its Country Of Origin Labeling (COOL) legislation. The deadline was imposed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) after it determined the COOL law to be a discriminatory trade practice. That finding was upheld on appeal. With just over three months to go, there has been no new or amended legislation put before Congress. Meanwhile, COOL supporters in the US are trying to address the WTO ruling through regulatory measures which would keep the present law intact. The WTO had ruled that the COOL law discriminates against imported livestock by requiring the meat from those animals to bear a different label from

meat produced from US born and raised animals. The WTO found that the primary way for US cattle buyers to comply with the COOL legislation is to segregate American animals from imported stock, causing logistical headaches at feedlots and packing plants. That result alone was sufficient for the WTO to find COOL not in compliance with US trade obligations. The WTO Appellate Body went on to include in its ruling that while they found the US stated objective for COOL of providing consumers with information to be legitimate, they noted that the burden of complying with the legislation was out of proportion to the amount of information COOL provided to consumers. A number of organizations, led by the US National Farmers Union, are trying to save COOL through regulatory measures. They argue that if more of the information is made available to the public, they

will satisfy the WTO’s concerns. So far they have enlisted the support of 31 US Senators. Not so fast, says John Masswohl, Director of Government and International Relations for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. The cause of the discrimination is in the law, he says, and the US “cannot comply [with the WTO ruling] with a regulatory change.” Masswohl says that the COOL supporters’ approach is “focused on one little slice, while ignoring the most important parts of the WTO ruling.” The issue, he says, is the administrative burden placed on importers in the US, and how this makes domestic livestock easier to buy than imported animals. The proposed new regulations calling for labels that show where an animal was continued on page 15

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Industry News COOL cont. from pg. 12 born, where it was raised, and where it was slaughtered would only make matters worse. “It’s an entirely perverse interpretation of the ruling,” Masswohl says, which would only create additional administration and record-keeping, and would not address US non-compliance. Protectionist measures such as COOL will do more harm than good to the US cattle industry, according to Masswohl, who says there is not enough livestock being raised in the US to feed demand. Cargill’s packing plant in Plainview, Texas has already shut down due to lack of cattle, and supply issues will put at least one more plant at risk. Masswohl quotes Dr Daniel Sumner, agricultural economist at the University of California at Davis, as saying that COOL could cost the US 9,000 jobs in the packing sector alone. Not only will these job losses trigger more losses through an economic ripple effect, but reduced packing capacity will mean greater transport costs for producers. “It’s like if you have termites in your house, and your solution is to burn your house down,” Masswohl says. “You might kill the termites but you haven’t achieved the objective of preventing damage to your house.” If the US government is interested in economic stimulation and job creation, he says, “they should look at what COOL is costing stacked up against its benefits.” “We have not seen anybody provide a statistical analysis of what the benefits are.” On the other hand, costs to Canadian beef and pork producers are more than clear, totaling over $1.1 billion annually. This figure could form the basis of Canada’s retaliation strategy if the US misses the May 23 deadline. At that time, Canada will be in a position to ask the WTO for permission to retaliate.

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Until then, Masswohl says we should be preparing to do so. Trade retaliation measures don’t have to be directed specifically against US livestock. Canada may choose to apply tariffs to any strategic US imports – fruits and vegetables, for instance. Masswohl says Canada might want to target the constituencies of key politicians to win support for compliance, and suggests the 31 Senators and other Congressmen who have backed COOL might be a place to start. Whatever the Canadian government does, he says, should be coordinated with Mexico. Masswohl doesn’t see a protracted trade war developing over COOL. He sees the US government as needing a crisis to provoke

action, and he thinks a trade disruption will give them the impetus they need. “If it ever gets to the point where tariffs are in place, I don’t suspect they’ll be in effect very long,” he said. “There are a lot of possible paths,” Masswohl says. “The key is to look at where we are and keep focused on where we want to get to.” While the National Farmers Union, R-CALF, and the United States Cattlemen’s Association support COOL, other US farm organizations have opposed it from the start. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association feels that the US has wasted time over the issue and put an unnecessary strain on Canada-US trade relations. The National Pork Producers’ Council and the American Meat Institute also oppose COOL legislation. B

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Industry News Proposed Schedule of Transfer for Community Pastures The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan recently informed community pasture patrons of the initial working schedule to transfer administration and control of Crown lands from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. 2013 is the last grazing season the federal government will operate the following pastures: Estevan-Cambria, Excel, Fairview, Ituna-Bon Accord, Key West, Lone Tree, McCraney, Newcombe, Park, and Wolverine. 2014 is the last grazing season the federal government will operate the following pastures: Brokenshell #1, Brokenshell #2, Coalfields, Foam Lake, Gull Lake, Hearts Hill, Hillsburgh, Kelvington, The Gap, Royal and Usborne.

2015 is the last grazing season the federal government will operate the following pastures: Elbow, Garry, Hazel Dell, Monet, Mount Hope-Prairie Rose, Paynton, Shamrock, Tecumseh, Willner and Wreford-Nokomis. 2016 is the last grazing season the federal government will operate the following pastures: Battle River-Cutknife, Caledonia-Elmsthorpe, Coteau, Dundurn, Lomond #3, Masefield, Meeting Lake, Progress, Rudy Rosedale and Spiritwood. 2017 is the last grazing season the federal government will operate the following pastures: Auvergne-Wise Creek, Battle Creek, Beaver Valley, Big Stick, Bitter Lake, Eagle Lake, Kindersley-Elma, Laurier, Lomond #1, Mantario, Mariposa, Montrose, Nashlyn, Oakdale, Reno #1 & #2, Swift Current-Webb, Val Marie and Wellington. B

16th Annual Triple A Bull and Heifer Sale Monday, April 1st, 2013 • 1:00 PM Johnstone Auction Mart ̴ Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Scott Johnstone: (306) 693-4715

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Markets and Trade Retail Meat Price Survey as of February 13, 2013 ($/lb)

EXTRA FOODS

SAFEWAY

SOBEYS

WALMART

Ground beef/regular

3.08

3.74

3.03

Ground beef/lean

3.76

4.39

3.89

3.63

Roast/cross rib

3.98

66.49

6.24

5.52

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Feature What Do We Really Know About Long-Haul Cattle Transport? Conclusions From a Canadian Beef Cattle Transport Study Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, Alberta)

Transport is a large and important part of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cattle industry where animals are transported at least once during their lives which can include assembly for feeding and growth, harvest, or breeding and show purposes. The continual consolidation of both growing/ finishing operations and processing plants has increased the distances cattle are transported. Economic factors such as better prices in distant markets have the potential to increase transport duration and frequency. In the past decade, livestock transport in North America has gained increasing attention from the public, animal rights organizations, governments and stakeholders alike because of both perceived and real effects on animal welfare as well as food safety, meat and carcass quality. These concerns are heightened by the fact that the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has recognized the importance of maintaining good animal welfare during transport as well as the fact that transport is one of the most important pre-harvest factors affecting meat quality and should be considered a critical control point. Between 2005 and 2006 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) proposed amending the section of the regulations which deals with the transport of livestock under the Health of Animals

Act to reflect changes that have occurred since the regulation was first introduced over 30 years ago. However, the cattle industry voiced strong concern over the proposed changes and requested that some documentation and research indicating that the proposed changes were necessary be provided. At that time, no documentation regarding industry practice while transporting cattle in North America was available. Obtaining this information was viewed as crucial for addressing the concerns of the CFIA as well as having a thorough understanding of the norms and extremes within the industry. Animal welfare concerns during transport include the potential for cattle to experience stress, injury, fatigue, mortality and morbidity that may be related to factors like access to feed and water, exposure to variable climatic conditions, noise, vibrations and toxins as well as poor handling, and mixing with unfamiliar animals. Although several excellent studies on cattle transport have been published most of these studies were conducted in other countries where the conditions are much different from those encountered in Canada and the US. These differences include transport times and distances, rest, feed and water intervals

(due to regulatory differences), road conditions, trailer design, animal genetics and extreme (cold and hot) weather conditions. Documenting current industry practice is important because day to day management may vary from the recommendations outlined in the Codes of Practice as following these codes is voluntary in Canada. A benchmark study outlining the norms and extremes for transporting cattle was a necessary first step to aid in defining current practices. In 2007 our research group was funded by the Alberta Beef Producers to conduct such a study. The objective of this work was to document the current status of cattle transport in Alberta with regard to distance, resting periods and loading density, animal condition, shrink, effect of ambient temperature as well as driver experience. This information was further used to identify areas where research may or may not be needed. The most industry relevant findings from our work are summarized below and include data from 6152 long-haul (>400 km) loads. Loading density Our study showed loading densities were higher for calves (< 275 kg) and feeders (275 to 500 kg) than fat (>500 kg) and cull cattle. Also, loading density was quite variable depending on the trailer compartment animals were shipped in. For example, the belly and the deck compartments had higher densities compared to the nose (middle front compartment), doghouse (upper rear compartment) and back of all trailer types tracked (Figure 1; the k value on the graph is another way to calculate loading density). We also found that the greater the number of axles on a truck (e.g. quad-axle vs tri-axle trailers) the more weight was loaded, increasing the odds that the loading density may be too great. A caution based on our finding is that continued on page 24

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Feature Cattle Transport cont. from pg. 22 feeders and calves may be at greater risk of being overcrowded because they weigh less and drivers are able to load more animals within the compartments before axle weight restrictions are exceeded. Likewise, fat and cull cattle, which are heavier, may be at risk of being transported with too much space, especially in the nose and the doghouse compartments. One of the most relevant findings from our study was that large differences exist between actual commercial loading densities and the recommended loading density charts in

Canada. For example, cattle in the nose, back and doghouse had 44.0%, 3.9% and 60.4 % more space while cattle in the belly and deck had 7.5% and 5.5% less space than recommended in the Transport Codes of Practice. This finding raises the question “Is there scientific evidence to support the theory that the loading densities used by the NA beef cattle industry are detrimental to welfare or meat quality?” At this time no scientific data on the relationship between specific loading densities and carcass quality in beef cattle under NA conditions have been published. A significant finding was that loading densities less than 0.075 m2/ animal

Figure 1. Space allowance (SA) and allometric coefficient (k-value) for all cattle and compartments of the trailer during commercial long haul transport of cattle in Alberta. Letters above each bar (of the same color) that are different from one another indicate where these compartments are different from one another.

Figure 2. Effect of transport duration on truck and average air temperature on shrink of fat cattle during commercial long haul transport in North America (> 400 km). Add 1.56 % of BW for feeder cattle, 2.60 for calves, and 3.56 for cull cattle to the value from the any point in the figure.

and greater than 1.75 m2/ animal were associated with significant increases in the likelihood of cattle dying, becoming non-ambulatory, or lame during transportation, particularly in the deck and belly. The industry can use these values as a guide to reduce the potential of poor welfare. Transport duration and distance Currently, Canadian regulations on cattle transport times and distances are less stringent than countries in the EU, as well as Australia and New Zealand. In Canada, the maximum transport time is 52 hours before cattle must reach their destination or be off-loaded for rest and access to feed and water. The EU regulations state a maximum trip length of 30 hours. Recent recommendations by the European Food Safety Authority state that adult cattle should not be transported longer than 29 hours after which they should be rested for a 24 hour recovery period with access to food and water. Approximately 86 % of all the loads we tracked were in transport less than 8 hours while approximately 9 % were in transit between 8 and 16 hours. The average distance travelled for long-haul loads was 1081 ± 343 km (maximum of 2560 km), whereas time animals spent on the truck averaged 15.9 hours with a maximum of 45 hours. This information illustrates that few loads exceeded maximum regulation durations. In our study we were unable to determine transport durations experienced by cattle (usually of poor condition or quality) that are sold and resold through the auction markets and it is our belief that these scenarios are where some of the largest welfare issues may exist. We found that there was a synergistic effect between the time the cattle were on the truck and air temperature on shrink where shrink increased faster in cattle transported for longer periods of time at higher air temperatures (Figure 2). This also translated to large increases in the cattle mortality, becoming nonambulatory and lame especially when continued on page 27

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Feature Cattle Transport cont. from pg. 24

non-ambulatory and/or die compared to fat and feeder cattle. Feeder cattle were twice as likely to die during transportation as fat cattle, had greater shrink (5 vs 8 % of body weight), and were in transport longer compared to fat cattle due to Canada/US border crossing protocols. The best explanation for this is that fat cattle are typically in better condition (higher body condition score) and have a stronger immune system which means they may be in better health compared to calves and feeders.

transport duration exceeded 30 hours and when air temperatures were below -15°C and above 30°C. In addition, if delays, such as those experienced at loading and unloading as well as border stops (crossing the Canada /US/Mexico border), are minimized this could have a large impact on transport duration as the average delay length was 3.03 hours. Animal age, size, and condition The effects of transport on cattle welfare were found to vary by the type of cattle being shipped. For example, mature or fat cattle (>500 kg) had few welfare (shrink, death, lameness, becoming nonambulatory) issues compared to calves, feeders, and cull cattle. Cull cattle were found to be at greatest risk of poor welfare in the long haul loads tracked because they had the greatest likelihood of becoming lame at the time of loading and unloading and found non-ambulatory or dead at the end of the journey compared to calves, feeders, and culls. We also found that calves were more likely to become

Use of bedding and boarding Bedding was used in 22.7 % of loads tracked, not used in 73.3 %, and not reported in the remaining 4 % of all tracked loads. Bedding use varied by season with the most frequent use during spring (32.7%) and winter (28.8%) followed by fall (25.1%) and summer (17.6%). Bedding was used less frequently for fat (20.2 %) and cull (41.9 %) cattle compared to feeders (56.3 %), calves (67.4 %) and breeding cattle (75.0 %).

The use of bedding on trailers was found to be highly variable by driver and trucking company which is probably related to the additional cost (~ $30 to 70 per load) of using it as well as the time required to add clean or remove soiled bedding from the trailer. We found a strong correlation between the use of bedding depending on whether the employer provided bedding free of charge or if the drivers had to cover the cost personally. Few trucking companies or processing plants have designated clean out areas due to the added costs of these facilities even though cleaning of a livestock transportation vehicle is a regulatory requirement in Canada. The need for such facilities is becoming more relevant, particularly with increased emphasis on biosecurity because clean out on privately owned agricultural land is discouraged and in some cases illegal. Boarding trailers is done to limit the air exchange rate between the outside and inside of the trailer during extremely cold weather to reduce the chances of continued on page 28

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Feature Cattle Transport cont. from pg. 27 cold stress in shipped cattle. In our study only 0.63 % of all trucks surveyed used winter boards. This is quite different than boarding use in eastern Canada. For example, a study conducted in southern Ontario found that 79 % of surveyed cattle liners had some winter boarding followed by 37%, 34%, and 21 % for fall, spring and summer loads. Difference in boarding use amongst provinces is likely related to differences in winter climate as well as the perceived negative effect of boarding on the health of receiving feedlot calves (related to “wet” calves at the time of off-loading due to excessive humidity on boarded trucks). More information regarding the use of boarding and boarding patterns for beef cattle is required, including the effect on calf health as well as the incidence of frostbite at the time of slaughter for fat and cull cattle.

Driver experience and loading/ unloading Truck drivers who took part in our study were asked to record their years of experience driving cattle liners and handling cattle (< 2 years, 3 to 5 years, 6 to 10 years and > 10 years). We found that animal shrink at unloading was lower in cattle transported by truck drivers having 6 or more years of experience hauling livestock compared to those with 5 years or less. We attributed this difference to better driving skills (cornering, braking, limiting delays) in experienced drivers, however, some of this difference may also have been due to better handling skills at loading and unloading which may reduce animal stress. Loading and unloading delays are yet another factor that add stress to the process of transport. We found that the time to load and unload cattle was 20 and 30 minutes on average with a maximum of 5 hours and 3 hours, respectively. More information is needed on the effect these delays have on cattle during extreme weather conditions.

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Overall the beef industry is doing an excellent job of transporting market weight cattle as we found 99 % reach their final destination in good condition. Future research directions will be focused on the conditions of transport for calves, feeders and culls which are more vulnerable to the stresses of transport. Our research group, in collaboration with Drs. Ed Pajor, Eugene Janzen and John Kastelic at the University of Calgary and Dr. Trever Crowe at the University of Saskatchewan, is currently conducting a study assessing the effects of trailer conditions on the health of feedlot calves which is funded by ALMA and the BCRC. In addition, we are currently assessing the effects of transport conditions on indicators of animal welfare for fat cattle and market cows (funded by the BCRC) in collaboration with Dr. Kim Ominski at the University of Manitoba as well as the previously mentioned researchers. As we move forward, sciencebased information will continue to be critical for defining the parameters in which optimal cattle transport can occur. B

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Feature JBS Brings Talent and Marketing Muscle to Brooks Plant by Chad MacPherson and Jim Warren

This past January, JBS the world’s largest processor of fresh beef and pork products assumed full ownership of the XL Foods packing plant at Brooks, Alberta. And, according to Willie Van Solkema, President of JBS Food Canada, the company views its operations in Canada as a long-term proposition. “Our goal is to add value to Canadian cattle and contribute to a viable Canadian beef industry -- and we plan to be doing that for a long time to come,” said Van Solkema in an interview with Beef Business on February 19. JBS assumed operation of the Brooks facility, following its temporary closure in 2012 in response to reports of E.coli contamination. Van Solkema reports that JBS’ efforts to return the plant to full capacity under a clean bill of health have been successful.

“Most of the customers came back almost immediately after we reopened,” Van Solkema reported, “But, we had to work on a few others to get them back. However, as of today we are dealing with all of XL’s pre-shutdown customers.” “For the most part the transition back to full capacity operations went relatively smoothly,” said Van Solkema, “But, we did lose a number of hourly people so we had to do some re-hiring.” Under JBS ownership and management, the Brooks operation’s cattle sourcing system essentially mirrors the process employed by XL. Van Solkema said, “We continue to deal with feedlots from across Alberta and Saskatchewan.” Currently the Brooks plant is processing approximately 2,800 head of fat cattle per day and 1,000 head of cows – barely under its 4,000 head per day maximum capacity. The Brooks plant is one of Canada’s two largest meat

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packing facilities – the other big player is the Cargill plant at High River, Alberta. One of the more significant changes under JBS ownership and management is the introduction of corporate food safety audits which bring the full scope of JBS operational experience to bear on meat processing safety at the plant. Corporate oversight includes on-sight reviews by JBS’ Technical Services Department and third party assessment of those audits. No less important from the perspective of Canadian cattle producers, is the fact JBS Food Canada can call upon the extensive global marketing expertise and resources of JBS to sell Canadian beef in North America and around the world. “One of the advantages we have today is being able to work with the sales force from continued on page 32

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Feature JBS Brings Talent cont. from pg. 31

Willie Van Solkema – three-plus decades of leadership in the Canadian beef industry.

JBS’ Swift operation at Greeley, Colorado,” explained Van Solkema, “Through JBS we have an international sales force marketing product globally. Outside of North America international sales head mainly to Asia, and we have seen an improvement in sales of Canadian beef in that direction.” Van Solkema noted that one of the advantages of export markets is the ability to market “variety cuts” such as short ribs, chuck and flat cuts that are not hot items with Canadian consumers. Van Solkema envisions a bright future for the Canadian beef industry. “We know that as the global middle class grows the demand for quality protein increases,” said Van Solkema, “We feel very positive about that and expect that internationally the sale of protein whether it is beef, pork or poultry is going to continue to grow.”

Willie Van Solkema, President of JBS Food Canada

Willie Van Solkema is a Canadian beef industry veteran. His thirty-year career in beef packing and marketing began 33 years ago with Canada Packers in Winnipeg. Since then Solkema worked for Canada Packers in Alberta and went to work for Cargill at its High River plant in 1990 – that plant’s second full year of operations. He also worked for a time at Cargill Foods head office in Wichita, Kansas. In 2004, Van Solkema became President of Sales and Operations for XL Beef – prior to the company’s purchase of the Brooks Plant. In the fall of 2009, Van Solkema left XL, to become a semiretired beef industry consultant. He put the full-time harness on again in 2012 as President of JBS Canadian operations tasked with getting the XL plant up and running again after it was closed by the Canada Food Inspection Agency.

corporate headquarters are at Sao Paulo, Brazil. US operations are based in Greeley, Colorado. Recent corporate expansions include JBS’ $1.5 billion US purchase of US-based Swift and Company in 2007. In 2008, JBS purchased Virginia-based Smithfield Foods the world’s largest pork processing company. And, in 2013 it purchased the XL Beef packing plant at Brooks, Alberta. JBS’ US operations lead the world in slaughter capacity at 51.4 thousand head per day. JBS is also Australia’s largest meat processor and one of the top two processors in Canada. JBS’ customer list includes purchasers from 110 countries. B

That said, Van Solkema acknowledged that there will be a few temporary bumps on the road ahead for the processing industry. “Given drought in the US and short supplies, there are going to be some operating difficulties over the short term for processors, but over the long term the protein business has a very positive outlook.” Van Solkema noted that Canadian cattle producers have been making significant contributions to the food safety and reputation of Canadian beef products. In addition to our traceability system, “Canadian producers are taking advantage of on-farm food safety programs which help ensure that animals arriving at processing facilities get there in optimal condition from a food safety perspective.” Who is JBS? JBS is the world’s largest processor and exporter of fresh beef and pork products with global sales of $30 billion US reported for 2010. The company’s roots are in Brazil where it began as a family owned meat business in 1953. Global

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As you read this, hopefully, spring is not too far off. It is a time of year that many of us looking forward to, particularly with the renewal of nature including the 2013 calf crop. Spring is also a time of year that cattlemen need to critically focus attention on their feeding program. While it might be “old hat”, the following statement bears repeating. “From a nutrition standpoint, the two most important periods in your cow’s annual reproductive calendar are the last trimester of pregnancy and the period from calving through breeding”. In the latter case, requirements for nutrients such as energy, protein, vitamins and minerals increase by as much as 25% due to the rapid development of the fetus, while post-calving with the onset of lactation, these requirements increase even further. Our feeding program needs to be targeted to meet these requirements. By doing so we ensure a healthy calf crop, minimize calving difficulties and help to maintain a yearly calving interval. One aspect of the feeding program that tends to get neglected is the mineral program. While there are a number of reasons for this (i.e. perceived high cost, difficulty in feeding or ensuring adequate consumption) failure to ensure proper mineral intake can be the underlying cause of a host of health, performance and reproductive issues that plague many herds either at a clinical or subclinical level. The intent of this article is to review the basics of mineral feeding. There are two general classes of minerals supplemented to cattle. These include the macro-minerals such calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, potassium and magnesium. Requirements for these minerals are usually expressed as a percentage of the diet or in ounces per day. Within this class, the two minerals we are most concerned with are calcium and phosphorus. These two minerals are

important for a host of functions including bone growth, energy metabolism, muscle contraction and nerve function. In cows, phosphorus deficiency can result in delayed or silent heat following calving as well as poor conception rates. While the absolute amount of these two minerals in the feed is important, it is also critical to ensure they are present in the right ratio – typically 1.5 to 2 parts calcium to 1 part phosphorus. Macro-mineral supplements are often classified according to calcium and phosphorus content. A 2:1 mineral typically contains 2 parts calcium to 1 part phosphorus (i.e. 18% calcium and 9% phosphorus) while a 1:1 mineral contains equal amounts of calcium (i.e. 18%) and phosphorus (i.e. 18%). Limestone is a good source of calcium (i.e. 38%) but not phosphorus. High calcium minerals (2:1 mineral or limestone) are commonly fed to cattle consuming high grain rations, as cereal grains are a poor source of this mineral. Cattle on high forage diets are typically fed a 1:1 mineral as many of our forages contain equal or slightly higher levels of calcium than phosphorus. In cases where the calcium content of the forage is low or suspect, a 2:1 mineral can be fed. In Saskatchewan and western Canada macro-minerals such as magnesium, potassium and sulphur are not a major issue from a deficiency stand-point. Issues with trace mineral deficiency, milk fever or grass tetany can arise however, if the relative ratios of these macro-minerals in the forage are out of sync. For example, grass tetany can be induced from either a deficiency in magnesium or an excess of potassium in the feed. Salt may or may not be included in your macro-mineral mix. Salt is a combination of sodium and chloride. Cattle require sodium and to meet the requirement

for this mineral, salt intake should be approximately an ounce per day. Failure to supplement salt can result in depressed appetite and poor performance. Cattle will activitely seek out salt, thus it can be used as a carrier for other minerals. Trace minerals are required in extremely small amounts and include copper, zinc, manganese, cobalt and selenium. Requirements are expressed as milligrams per kilogram of diet dry matter or simply as parts per million (ppm). Trace mineral deficiencies are common in many areas of western Canada. To give an example let’s look at copper. This mineral is required in very small amounts (i.e. 10 parts per million). Despite the extremely small requirement, cattle that are copper deficient can exhibit a variety of symptoms including poor appearance, lameness, reduced growth, off-color hair coats and poor conception rates. Copper deficiency can result from two principle reasons. First, many of our forages and grains in western Canada are deficient in copper – thus if we fail to supplement, cattle will become deficient simply because the feed does not supply sufficient copper to meet requirements. Copper deficiency can also be induced by high sulphur intake either from the feed or water and or high molybdenum content of forages. Both sulphur and molybdenum bind copper and other trace minerals in the gut of cattle and thus the copper is not absorbed. Again, over time the cattle will become deficient in copper unless an appropriate supplementation program is followed. The macro-mineral sources discussed above are often formulated to include trace minerals at specific levels for different regions of the country or can be custom blended for specific operations. Alternatively, trace minerals can be supplemented through a trace mineral continued on page 36

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Science and Production Minerals cont. from pg. 25 salt mix. In such cases, cattle consume trace minerals as they consume their daily salt requirement. Care should be taken to ensure that the mineral you are buying contains the proper levels of the required minerals. This can be accomplished by checking the mineral tag. For example when consumed at 1.5 to 2 ounces per day, a trace mineral should contain 2,500 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4,000 ppm of copper; 8,000-12,000 ppm of zinc; 7,500-10,000 ppm of manganese; 4060 ppm of cobalt; 100-200 ppm of iodine and 30 ppm of selenium. The higher levels in these ranges are recommended for cases where trace mineral deficiencies can be induced by high sulfate water and/or high molybdenum soil. The minerals outlined here are classified as inorganic sources. A recognized problem with this type of mineral is the fact that they are poorly absorbed. Chelated minerals are organic sources where trace minerals such as copper or

zinc are coupled with amino acids or are natural sources such as yeast-based selenium. The major advantage to organic mineral sources is that they are absorbed to a much better extent than inorganic sources. Be aware however, they are also more expensive. As such they are often used as strategic supplements in cases where there is a suspected deficiency where clinical or sub-clinical symptoms are present or in a known deficiency situation. Caution should be exercised that you do not provide your cattle with access to several sources of trace minerals. It is easy to forget that trace minerals can be in the mineral mix, the salt, the protein supplement and the salt block. In such situations it is not difficult to understand how animals can consume toxic levels of certain minerals, such as selenium. Minerals can be fed by a variety of methods. For cattle fed complete mixed rations or pail-fed grain the mineral can be mixed in with the feed or top-dressed. Free choice mineral feeding is routine,

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however remember that consumption can be variable. If cattle fail to consume mineral at adequate levels, intake can be encouraged by mixing salt and mineral together at an appropriate ratio. If you are unsure of the proper mineral and salt mix, consult your feed dealer. Free choice consumption can also be influenced by management and placement of the mineral feeder. For obvious reasons the mineral should not be allowed to become wet, moldy or soiled with manure. Placement of the mineral feeder relative to the water supply will influence mineral consumption. Finally, remember that mineral deficiencies particularly trace minerals do not happen overnight. Rather, they tend to result from long-term underfeeding or from the fact that other minerals interfere with their absorption as discussed above. The best approach to avoiding these situations is to ensure that your cattle are on a year-round mineral feeding program that is designed for your operation. B

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Science and Production BSE Surveillance: Questions and Answers BSE has not been found in any Canadian cattle born after 2004. For the cattle industry to keep our export markets, we need to show that the risk of BSE in Canada remains extremely low. Canada must meet a minimum annual BSE surveillance target of 30,000 tests to show that cases of BSE are decreasing. Eventually, the goal is to show the absence of BSE in Canada. Currently, Canada has a “controlled risk” BSE status. This means that even though BSE has been found in Canada in the past proper surveillance, feed bans, reporting and education programs are in place. These activities must continue in order to maintain or eventually improve our status. What is my role? For Canada to have a strong BSE surveillance program, producers need to be on board. As a cattle producer, your participation in BSE surveillance is crucial to maintain Canada’s international market access.

I think I have an eligible animal, what should I do? Step 1: Ensure that the animal is over 30 months old and dead, down, chronically ill (diseased) or unfit for transport. Step 2: Contact your local veterinarian or a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) district office. If you are not sure who this is, call 1-877-727-5273 to find out. Note: CFIA does not charge, but sample collection is limited to regular working hours. Private veterinarians may charge for sampling but are reimbursed $100 by the national BSE program. Step 3: Whoever you choose to take the sample will request information on the animal’s history and basic farm information. They will also arrange a time to collect a sample at your farm. Step 4: Upon arrival at your farm, a history of any illness, animal identification and age will be requested.

Step 5: You will be asked to sign a contract stating that you agree to control the carcass until test results are received. In return, for every eligible sample, you will receive $75. Step 6: The veterinary clinic or CFIA inspector will remove the animal’s head and collect the brain through the opening in the back of the skull. Note: Veterinarians on farm for a chronic illness or a post-mortem can sample and submit from these animals too. Step 7: The sample is sent to a lab for testing. Step 8: Within two weeks, you should be contacted with the test results. Step 9: If results are negative, no further action is required and the animal carcass no longer has to be controlled. If results are positive, the carcass will be collected continued on page 40

BSE TESTING IS IMPORTANT FICTION: BSE testing is not important because Canadian cattle producers currently enjoy international market access. FACT: To maintain the current market access and industry prosperity, it is essential that cattle producers support BSE surveillance by having their animals tested.

Protecting your investment is as easy as testing one animal for BSE each year. For more information visit www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/BSE or phone 1-877-727-5273.

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Science and Production BSE Surveillance cont. from pg. 39 by the CFIA for further sampling and destruction. A detailed history of the animal will be collected to identify where it was born and what feed it was exposed to in its first year of life. Other animals born within a year of the positive animal, as well as those fed the same feed supplement in the first year of life, will be investigated. What happens to my herd if a BSE positive animal is found? Your entire herd will not be depopulated. The positive carcass will be collected and destroyed. Other animals from the herd born a year before and after the positive animal and fed the same feed supplement in the first year of life will be traced, quarantined and destroyed with compensation at market value.

Is there a cost to have an animal tested? The cost depends on who you choose to collect the sample for testing. The CFIA does not charge, but sample collection is limited to regular working hours. Private veterinarians are reimbursed $100 by the national BSE program, but may charge extra for mileage and/or calls after hours. Costs associated with controlling the carcass until test results are received are also your responsibility.

This participation has now declined. Protect your most important investment, your cattle herd, by testing your eligible animals for BSE. B

Why is testing important? BSE testing numbers have a direct impact on international market access. Currently, Canadian producers have international market access because we have demonstrated a low and declining level of BSE through participation in BSE testing.

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Science and Production Claiming Stray Animals as Your Own Cam Wilk, P. Ag. Provincial Manager, Field Services Unit, Saskatchewan Agriculture

In past articles I have written about how it is common to find stray animals mixed in with your own animals. Provisions on how to deal with strays are contained in The Stray Animals Act and Regulations. The procedures are also summarized by Saskatchewan Municipal Affairs in a publication entitled Stray Animals Guide. The procedures help to get the stray animal(s) back to the rightful owner. Unfortunately there are persons within the livestock industry who have little regard for regulations and view stray animals as their own. In October of 2009 Ministry of Agriculture Livestock Inspectors responded to a complaint by a Shellbrook area rancher alleging he was missing 10 heifers and believed they had been marketed through Saskatoon Livestock Sales by a neighbor. This prompted an investigation in which our Livestock Inspectors worked with the Shellbrook RCMP detachment and the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency. This joint investigation concluded December 2012 with a Cookson area rancher being found guilty of theft of cattle over $5000 and fraudulently making a false or counterfeit mark on the cattle. The RFID tags on the heifers had been replaced by this unscrupulous rancher’s own tags. This rancher received a six month conditional sentence with a restitution order for the value of the cattle. The conditional sentence requires the convicted rancher to abide by a curfew of 11 pm to 6 am, to check in with a supervisor and to report to the court any changes to his name or address. Good records were also a very important part of this investigation. The steps you can take to protect animals include:

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1. Brand animals with a legible brand. The district livestock inspector can help with advice on brands and proper application techniques. 2. Check pastures as often as possible at varying times of day. 3. Be aware of unusual findings such as distressed animals left in the field, a gate not closed “your way”, damage to fences, or unknown vehicle tracks. Animals are often allowed to escape a field by people who do not understand their responsibilities while pursuing recreational activities. 4. Talk to your neighbours about unusual vehicle traffic or animal behavior and movements.

Report your missing animals to the nearest RCMP detachment and to the local Saskatchewan Agriculture Livestock Inspector. The inspector enters the missing livestock information into our provincial database. As a result, inspectors across the province will be alerted any time your brand is entered into the database, regardless of the seller. This information is also shared with inspectors from other jurisdictions, should your animal(s) stray or be moved out of the area. B For more information: Contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 for a referral to your nearest District Livestock Inspection office.

Ensure your livestock are healthy this winter, test your feed. The quality of a forage is not always evident by looking at a bale. Growing conditions in the province can result in many challenges, including diseases in cereal grains and poor quality hay. Moulds and bacteria in feed reduces available energy, crude protein and vitamins and can affect your bottom line. Forage testing and working with a nutritionist to design balanced rations will help avoid problems associated with poor quality feed. Your nearest Regional Office can provide information on forage testing and lend you a forage probe if required. Training on how to use the CowBytes ration balancing software is also available. For more information, phone the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-800-457-2377

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Eastend

5 heifers black 900 pounds green or pink tags left ear

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North Battleford 446-7404

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Association News and Reports A Report From Harold Martens President, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association 2. The brand inspection review is underway with the goal of changing it from a government run service to an industry delivery service. There will be a focus to keep the service as close to the current system as we have now. Other areas of focus are traceability, records of age verification, premises ID, brand registry, check-off accountability, Manitoba livestock inspection and a Western Canada “regional” system to handle all of this. Provincial enabling legislation will be in place after this spring’s session and then the regulations will be made. The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association has been involved in a number of concerns important to producers. They are as follows: 1. PFRA community pastures are on a lot of people’s minds. The province has announced a list of pastures affected for each of the years from the end of grazing in 2013 to 2017. Each patron group will know where they fit and will be able to plan for their takeover. The transfer of these pastures will be transferred from the federal government to the province in each of these given years as they have been scheduled. As I write this there are a few areas where the negotiations are still taking place and when they are completed we should know more accurately how they will affect the patrons. I know that the question a lot of you have been asking is “Will there be a price placed on the lease land” and we have been assured that there won’t be. Issues still unanswered are “What is the value of the improvements, water lines, dugouts, corrals, housing, fences, etc? What will the price of the land be? What lending arrangements can we make?” The Minister has reviewed the report of the committee and has moved forward on all of our recommendations.

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3. The SSGA has presented papers to both the provincial and federal governments on priorities that we have in Growing Forward 2. Growing Forward 2 will be announced soon and in all of our discussions it looks like there will be many similar things as in the past. We have made strong representation that the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program be maintained. We are working to make the Business Risk Management aspects reflect a little more of the differences between the agriculture sectors especially those related to livestock.

6. The Critical Wildlife Habitat Act has been changed which would allow the purchase of some of the native prairie lands that are being held in the Lands Branch of the provincial government. We have told the government that the livestock industry has and will continue to be very aware of the need to practice good pasture management. Livestock producers are good grass managers on land that they already own and following through on that have managed their agricultural leases in exactly the same way. 7. The Saskatchewan Stock Growers are celebrating their 100th anniversary in Moose Jaw this June. Plans are underway to discuss issues and it would be good for you to begin to plan to be there for this Annual Meeting and to celebrate with us. The SSGA is a membership driven organization trying to influence governments in their role regarding the cattle industry. We have had a great deal of success with all of the departments in both the federal and provincial governments and will work hard at presenting your views to them. B

4. There have been problems with a few livestock dealers who haven’t met their financial commitments when buying cattle. The provincial government has introduced a Bill to enable an Assurance Fund to be set up to so that individuals can get back a certain percentage of the loss. Included in that could be a claim against dealers who have paid out their commitment but the producer failed to pay his lender. These services are available in Alberta and the funds have worked well. 5. There are discussions taking place that would set a base for a price insurance program to be able to hedge the market for the feeder and fat cattle sector.

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Association News and Reports Saskatchewan Shorthorn Report by Betty Wyatt, SK Shorthorn Secretary/Treasurer

The Saskatchewan Shorthorn Association and breeders experienced a very successful year with good returns at the sales held throughout the year. We had several juniors showing purebred and cross bred projects to champion status within their clubs and two members received Regional Reserve Champion status. Those members were Sadie Anwender, Club Champion cow/calf pair; Felicia Keleman, Club Champion Female and Club Champion Steer; Royce Moellenbeck, Club Champion Steer; Russell Moellenbeck, Club Champion cow/calf; Owen Muri, Regional Reserve Champion Heifer and Logan Betham, Regional Reserve Champion Female. Congratulations to these enthusiastic juniors! More and more Shorthorn and Shorthorn influenced 4-H projects are showing up every year in clubs across the country and are making a notable impact. Saskatchewan lost a long time Shorthorn member November 11, 2012. It is with regret we announce the passing of Mrs.

Beverly Bender of Neudorf. We offer our deepest condolences to her husband Glenn, son Ryan, daughter Rayleen (Blaine) Possberg and grandchildren Katherine, Carter and Chase Possberg. To add to our loss, Mr. Barry Andrew of Regina, a long-time member and past chairman of the Saskatchewan and Canadian Shorthorn Associations, passed away on December 27th, 2012. Our sympathy to his son Reed (Joan), daughter Joan (Ken) Thomas, daughter in-law Marg Hays, grandchildren Shane, Jeremy and Jessica Andrew and Dallas Thomas. There are not many cattle related organizations that Mr. Andrew had not left his mark on. He will be deeply missed by friends as well as family. The 2012 CWA Show and Sale proved to be an excellent venue for exhibitors to showcase their cattle program and promote the breed. Even with our finicky weather the Shorthorn barn realized great traffic and interest in the breed throughout the barn. The Stallmaster (previously dubbed the Ringmaster) was once again a successful and exciting

event with Amanda Rice of Spring Valley, SK winning her pick of the entrants. She chose Kenlene Sandy 4Z of Ken and Ilene Hehr’s entry. The Hehrs of Ponoka, AB received a cheque for $5,000.00 and Amanda walked away with their heifer. Congratulations to all! The Shorthorn banquet held at the Best Western 7 Oaks during Agribition was a success. Following dinner, the 4-H awards were presented to the champions. The CWA Legend of the Breed was awarded to Bill & Jan Huber, plus the Saskatchewan Honour of the Breed was presented to Ed & Pat Vidal. These awards are presented to people for their outstanding contributions to the breed and within their communities.We congratulate and thank these deserving people! Both the CWA Shorthorn sale and the Alliance sale held at Saskatoon Livestock Sales were well attended; cattle from these sales went to PEI, Quebec, Manitoba, and Alberta. For detailed results please go to our website: www.saskshorthorns.com. B

2013 Semi Annual Meeting - Thursday January 24, 2013 Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon, SK Resolution #1

Resolution #3

Resolution #5

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA along with the CCA lobby governments to return the ethanol industry to an open market footing by setting aside any mandates, incentives or tariffs on imports. Carried

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA endorses the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association ecosystem services principles as outlined in the EG&S Task Force draft policy paper. Carried

BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA endorse the strategic direction that the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is taking on the development of Growing Forward 2 non-business risk management programming. Carried

Resolution #2 WHEREAS the Saskatchewan livestock inspection service is currently under review. BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA support the development of a Western Canadian livestock inspection service in collaboration with Alberta Livestock Inspection Services. Defeated MARCH 2013

Resolution #4 BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to work cooperatively with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture to ensure a smooth and successful transition of the federal community pastures. Carried

Resolution #6 BE IT RESOLVED that the SSGA lobby the government of Saskatchewan to increase the compensation to Crown land lessees to more fairly reflect the time and nuisance that occurs from dealing with oil and gas activities on their lease lands. Carried

Association News and Reports Saskatchewan Simmental Association Report by Carolyn McCormack Secretary/Treasurer SSA

The Saskatchewan Simmental Association had a successful year in 2012! The SSA works hard to promote the Simmental breed and support its members and this is evident by another busy year. We are striving to promote the breed at purebred and commercial levels, as well as through support and encouragement of our youth – the future of the breed and the cattle industry. Spring bull sales, once again, remained strong and proved that the demand for Simmental genetics is getting stronger. The SSA “Win a $2000 sale credit Bull Promotion” was very successful. Any bulls purchased from SSA members and the registration papers transferred, automatically entered the buyer’s name into a draw for a $2000 sale credit. The more bulls you purchased, the more chances you had to win! This draw took place at our annual meeting in July and the lucky winner has one year to use the credit to purchase a bull or female at public auction or private treaty. Congratulations to the 2012 winner, Craig & Sarah Dayman, Corning, SK.

The 2012 Commercial Breeder of the Year was awarded during the Simmental Show at the Canadian Western Agribition. Smith Northern Ranching, Tyler & Pamela Smith of Duck Lake, SK were awarded the prestigious award and received a 4’ x 8’ gate sign. The 2012 Purebred Breeder of the Year was awarded to Ashworth Farm & Ranch, Oungre, SK and they also received a gate sign. The SSA continues to strongly support 4-H and youth programs in Saskatchewan. All members exhibiting a Simmental or Simmental influenced animal received a pair of SSA gloves. The SSA awarded jackets to Grand and Reserve Champions at all regional 4-H and spring steer and heifer shows to qualifying winners. The Saskatchewan Young Canadian Simmental Association will host their annual show during the summer. The show is open to youth of all ages and includes a variety of classes such as marketing, public speaking, etc. as well as a beef show. They are always looking for new members under the age of 25 to join in the fun of meeting new friends

and improving their skills. Contact Tiffany Peters, SYCSA President for more information – (306) 237-9506. The SSA awards scholarships to juniors moving on to post-secondary education. This year’s recipients were: Kaitlyn Dimler and Kale Scherger. To qualify to receive a scholarship, applicants or their parents must be members of the Saskatchewan Simmental Association and the application deadline is October 1. The Saskatchewan Simmental Association Board of Directors (President – Dave Erixon, Vice President – Blair McIntosh, Directors – Ryan Lundberg, Tara Fritz, Trevor Kuntz, Garry Boon, Denise Lafrentz, Lyle Forden, and Tim Scherger) continues to work hard to promote and encourage the breeding of Simmental cattle. Their hard work and dedication in the past and in the future will ensure the Simmental breed continues to thrive in Saskatchewan. For a list of upcoming spring bull sales or classifieds go to our website www. sasksimmental.com or follow us on Facebook. B

SSGA 100th Anniversary Belt Buckles Please contact the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association office for orders: Box 4752, Main Floor, Canada Centre Building Evraz Place, Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 TEL: (306) 757-8523 FAX: (306) 569-8799 Email: ssga@sasktel.net www.skstockgrowers.com $250 plus shipping and GST

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June 9-11, 2013 at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre, Moose Jaw, SK Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association Celebrates 100 Years In the early days of cattle ranching a brand became each ranch’s trademark; its coat of arms. Beyond its practical use in identifying ownership, the brand represented pride, duty and stewardship and inspired loyalty and commitment. By the code of the Old West, “Riding for the Brand” meant that a cowboy had signed on for the mission; a team member fully dedicated to the cause.

100th Annual General Meeting with a salute to history and heritage, and a whole lot of fun.

Since its inception in 1913, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association’s adherence to those same values has been this organization’s hallmark. “Riding for the Brand” is the theme for the SSGA 100th anniversary, in tribute to that ongoing commitment by our association and its members to the betterment of the cattle industry in Saskatchewan.

The 100th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, June 10th and 11th at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre. The agenda will provide speakers and timely industry topics of the high calibre you’ve come to expect from this event. Enjoy an industry trade show and business networking, concluding with a gala anniversary banquet on Tuesday evening.

With 100 years of service, the SSGA is the oldest functioning agricultural organization in Saskatchewan. This proud moment in history will be celebrated in Moose Jaw, where it all began, June 9 – 11, 2013. “Riding for the Brand” will combine the business and camaraderie of the SSGA

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On Sunday, June 9th we’ll trade our golf clubs for the excitement of traditional ranch rodeo. Watch familiar brands battle for top honours in a variety of working cowboy events, followed by a celebratory barbecue and old-fashioned barn dance.

will result in a legacy mural that will be permanently displayed, in Moose Jaw, honouring our historic organization and its roots. It’s going to be a great party and you won’t want to miss a thing, so sign on for the mission now. Volunteers will be needed to plan and execute this one-ofa-kind event and everyone is welcome to join the team. Apply your own brand to this event by becoming an event sponsor. Joining the “Riding for the Brand” sponsorship team will ensure your company a place in history at this high-profile, once-in-alifetime celebration. Stay tuned for more details over the coming months. To learn more about “Riding for the Brand” or to become involved as a volunteer or event sponsor, contact the SSGA office.

Special anniversary projects include a number of artistic tributes; an original anniversary artwork commissioned by famed Western artist Bernie Brown; e limited edition 100th anniversary belt mitte m o C l buckles have been designed; and nia enten tha nk the IF) C an exciting partnership A G S T h e S u l d l i k e t o e s Fu n d ( C with Murals of Moose Jaw

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MARCH 2013

Thursday April 11, 2013 · At The Ranch

Red T-K Governor 75Z Sire: Red BAR-E-L Warden 144W EPDs: BW: 1.2 WW: 67 YW: 107 MM: 16 TM: 50 Born: March 29th, 2012

Red T-K Bailout EU 1Z Sire: Red Lazy MC CC Detour 2W EPDs: BW: -1.3 WW: 46 YW: 74 MM: 21 TM: 44 Born: February 4th, 2012

Red T-K Fortune Hunter 95Z Sire: Red U2 Mission Impossible 150W EPDs: BW: 0.1 WW: 71 YW: 118 MM: 20 TM: 56 Born: April 15th, 2012

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· 25 Red Angus 2 year olds · 10 - 2 year old Horned Herefords · 25 Red Angus yearlings · 5 Horned Hereford Yearlings

· Semen Tested · Sight Unseen Purchase Program · Guaranteed · Free Delivery in Western Canada · We pride ourselves in our ability to produce solid functional bulls that work. Because of our commitment to this industry and our ability to produce quality seed stock, we have a very high volume of repeat customers. We breed over 400 females annually; our commercial cow herd is comprised of Angus/Hereford crossbreeds (two breeds that complement each other very well.)

Exceptional quality backed by years of experience. We have been in the bull business since 1921. Phone for catalogue & DVD of sale bulls. Kevin, Kim, Jordan, Sydney & Brock Dorrance Box 389, Wawota, SK S0G 5A0 Phone/Fax: 306.739.2944 Kevin’s Cell: 306.577.9861 dorrance@sasktel.net MARCH 2013

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Saskvalley Ramrod 155R Alta Cedar Trademark 59T The top cut from over 400 purebred Shorthorn cows. Thick, rugged BEEF BULLS that are bred to handle the harsh conditions of Western Canada. Also on offer... a select group of donor, flush and embryo lots. Sales Consultant: Luke Bowman Ph: 765.967.7538 8925 Bond Rd Greens Fork, IN 47345 Special Representative: Dr. Bert Moore - 701.541.5035

Saskvalley Stock Farm Carl Lehmann 306-232-5212 cmlehmann@sasktel.net saskvalleyshorthorns.com

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Richard Moellenbeck 306-287-3420 rmoellenbeck@bogend.ca bellmfarms.com

Muridale Shorthorns

Scot Muri 306-553-2244 sjmuri@sasktel.net www.muridale.com

Catalogue on-line at all three web-sites - sale bull videos at www.youtube.com/whosyourdaddybull 56

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MARCH 2013

Stewardship Easing into Conservation - Conservation Agreements: A Tool of Choice for Conservation-Minded Land Managers! by the Nature Conservancy of Canada

As the country’s leading conservation organization, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been working with partners since 1962 to protect natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain. Some of the most ecologically rich and species-diverse natural areas in all of Canada are being conserved by the NCC in Saskatchewan. By investing in conservation, the NCC in Saskatchewan helps ensure natural spaces remain a home for wildlife, a haven for recreation and a vital resource that filters the air we breathe and the water we drink. Guided by the best available conservation science, the NCC has helped conserve over 2.6 million acres, including more than 134,000 acres in Saskatchewan. Conservation agreements are voluntary legal arrangements between a landowner and a conservation agency such as the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), an organization that helps conserve the natural attributes of lands. The NCC’s Saskatchewan Region works directly with landowners in our province as they consider and further engage in conservation efforts, or consider a commitment to legally partner with NCC Saskatchewan through a conservation agreement. Conservation agreements with NCC Saskatchewan generally involve lands with diverse wildlife species and significant ecological presence or value. Properties may include species at risk, natural prairie cover, or perhaps a wildlife corridor or migratory path. Both the landowner and NCC Saskatchewan staff carefully consider the details before entering into this type of agreement, as through this effort, the landowner agrees to conserve the area’s integrity while using the land for agricultural purposes. This generally means the landowner will not cultivate native grasslands but may hay or graze livestock in the area. This legally binding conservation agreement remains associated with the property forever, even when sold or transferred within the family, but MARCH 2013

the land remains titled in the name of the landowner. Stewardship activities associated with conservation agreements help ensure the property’s natural significance remains intact, as the agreement helps sustain adequate habitat for mammals and grassland birds. NCC Saskatchewan staff monitor the property under agreement, visiting the landowner and viewing the area. These regular visits also help NCC Saskatchewan build strong relationships with partner landowners and ensure overall conservation of the land’s natural attributes. This monitoring involves qualified NCC Saskatchewan staff who work with landowners to determine how the land under agreement will be used and managed. Periodic monitoring of these areas helps ensure lands under agreement are maintained. NCC Saskatchewan staff work with the landowner to answer questions or enhance the landowner’s efforts to sustain and conserve the ecological integrity. Although violations to the conservation agreement seldom occur, NCC Saskatchewan’s staff remain focused on land stewardship and conservation over the long term.

Sustaining these lands over the long term is the goal of NCC Saskatchewan and the land owner’s stewardship of the land. And although the conservation techniques may differ, lands affiliated or entrusted to NCC, including those lands through NCC Saskatchewan’s conservation agreements, will continue to protect and conserve the natural attributes of the land for future generations to count on—and enjoy. B Robert and Penny Cumming of Mortlach, Saskatchewan thought carefully about conservation easements before they joined NCC. “The [conservation] agreement meant we’d manage our lands the way we always have…with conservation and long-term care in mind,” says landowner Robert Cumming. “If a person doesn’t take care of the land, you just end up hurting yourself,” says Cumming. “It takes years to restore good land when conservation ethic is not applied. And I wouldn’t want these 3,000 acres of ours now under agreement disrupted in future, either, so the arrangement works very well for us.”

Photo courtesy of The Nature Conservancy of Canada

Calendar of Events March 1 March 2 March 3 March 4 March 4-5 March 5-8 March 12 March 13 March 14 March 14 March 14 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 23 March 25 March 25 March 27 March 28 March 28 March 29 April 1 April 1 April 1 April 2 April 3 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 6 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 11 April 11 April 12 April 12 April 13 April 19 April 20 April 20 April 22 June 9-11 June 25

MARCH SSGA Zone 4 Annual Meeting McMillen Ranching Ltd. 19th Annual Bull Sale R+ Simmentals 13th Annual Bull Sale Ashworth Farm & Ranch & Guest 10th Annual Bull Sale Livestock Emergency Response Course Canadian Cattlemen’s Association AGM Cutting Edge in Forage Management Cutting Edge in Forage Management Cutting Edge in Forage Management Let’s Talk Farming SSGA Zone 7 Annual Meeting Johnson Livestock Bull Sale Bowerman Bros. & Nesset Lake Angus Annual Black Angus Bull & Female Sale 2nd Annual North of the 53rd Bull Sale SSGA Zone 1 Annual Meeting 49th Parallel Black Angus Sale Merit Cattle Co. Pasture Power Black Angus Sale Right Cross 2nd Annual Bull Sale Focus on the Future Bull Sale Sun Country Shorthorn Bull & Female Sale Top Cut 21st Annual Black Angus Bull Sale APRIL 16th Annual Triple A Bull and Heifer Sale 10th Annual North of the 49th Bull Sale Eastondale 6th Annual Angus Bull Sale Git R Done Bull Sale Peak Dot Ranch Spring Bull and Female Sale 10th Annual Who’s Your Daddy? Bull Sale Northern Progress 23rd Annual Bull Sale Crescent Creek Angus 15th Annual Bull & Female Sale Burnett Angus and Tarentaise Bull Sale Top Cut 22nd Annual Bull Sale May advertising deadline South View Ranch 13th Annual Red & Black Angus Bull Sale 7th Annual Size Matters Charolais Bull Sale T Bar K Ranch Bull Sale Johnston/Fertile Valley Bull Sale Canadian Western Agribition AGM Six Mile Ranch 38th Annual Bull Sale South Shadow Angus Bull Sale Cornerstone Bull Sale 35th Annual Short Grass Angus Bull & Female Sale Rancher’s Choice Black Angus Sale JUNE th SSGA 100 AGM WBDC Field Day

Maple Creek, SK Carievale, SK Estevan, SK Oungre, SK Regina, SK Ottawa, ON North Battleford, SK Moose Jaw, SK Yorkton, SK Kelvington, SK Kyle, SK Peebles, SK Meadow Lake, SK Paynton, SK Carnduff, SK Mankota, SK Radville, SK Kisbey, SK Alameda, SK Moose Jaw, SK Maple Creek, SK Moose Jaw, SK Halbrite, SK Wawota, SK Hodgeville, SK Wood Mountain, SK Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon, SK Goodeve, SK Swift Current, SK Mankota, SK Ceylon, SK Canora, SK Wawota, SK Saskatoon, SK Regina, SK Fir Mountain, SK Maple Creek, SK Whitewood, SK Aneroid, SK Medicine Hat, AB Moose Jaw, SK Lanigan, SK

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Advertiser Index 49th Parallel Black Angus Bull Sale

Historic Reesor Ranch

Rozol

Abe’s Signs

Jackson Designs

Saskatchewan Angus Assoc.

48,61

John Brown Farms

Johnston/Fertile Valley Bull Sale

SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance)

Johnstone Auction

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture

Saskatchewan Verified Beef

Saskatoon Processing Company

Short Grass Angus Bull and Female Sale

Sittler Composting

Six Mile Bull Sale

Size Matters Bull Sale

Solar West

South Shadow/Delorme Bull Sale

South View Red and Black Angus Bull Sale

Allen Leigh Security & Communications

Arm River Red Angus

Beef Improvement Opportunities/ Fort Supply

Best Western Plus Inn & Suites

Bill Laidlaw Chartered Accountant Professional Corp. Boehringer Ingelheim

KC Cattle

Kelara Farms

Kramer Auctions

Kyle Welding & Machine Shop

Lane Realty Corp.

15, 61

Linthicum Herefords

Man-SK Gelbvieh

Bowerman Bros. Black Angus Bull and 2 Female Sale Breed Creek

Manitou Maine-Anjou

Burnett Angus Bull Sale

Masterfeeds

Cattle Care

Merial

Chartop Charolais

Merit Black Angus Bull Sale

Cornerstone Bull Sale

McMillen Ranch

Sun Country Shorthorn Bull & Female Sale

Cowtown Livestock Exchange, Inc.

18, 60

Muirhead Cattle Co.

Superior Livestock Auction

Crescent Creek Bull and Female Sale

Nerbas Bros. Inc.

T Bar K Bull Sale

Early Sunset Ranch

New Vision Agro

Target Cattle Concepts

Eastondale Angus Bull Sale

Norheim Ranching

Terra Grain Fuels

Farm Credit Canada

Northern Progress

Top Cut Black Angus Bull Sale

Feed Rite

Northstar Seed Ltd.

Triple AAA Bull and Heifer Sale

Focus on the Future Bull Sale

Paysen Livestock

Western Litho

Friendly Acres

Peak Dot

Weyburn Inland Terminal

Frostfree Nose Pumps

Pfizer Animal Health

Who’s Your Daddy Bull Sale

GelbviehWorld.com

Plain Jan’s

Wilgenbusch Bull Sale

Genex

Pugh Farms

Young’s Equipment

Gibson Livestock

Git R Done Bull Sale

Rancher’s Choice Black Angus Bull Sale

Grayson & Co.

Right Cross Ranch Bull Sale

Rosetown Flighting Supply

Highline Manufacturing

SSGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE EXECUTIVE

Harold Martens President/Director at Large Swift Current, SK

DIRECTORS AT LARGE Phone: 773-6782

Doug Gillespie 1st Vice President/Director at Large Neville, SK Phone: 627-3619 Shane Jahnke 2nd Vice President/Director at Large Gouldtown, SK Calvin Knoss Past President/Director at Large Rockglen, SK Brooks Whitney Finance Chair Maple Creek, SK

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Grant Alexander, Weyburn Ryan Beierbach, Whitewood Gerry Duckworth, Courval Helen Finucane, Regina Gerald Schultz, Success Roy Rutledge, Assiniboia Robin Wiggins, Fox Valley

ZONE CHAIR DIRECTORS Phone: 784-2899

Phone: 476-2512

Phone: 662-4420

Zone 1 - Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 - Zone 5 - Zone 6 - Zone 7 - Zone 12 -

Lloyd Thompson, Carnduff Ken MacDonald, Indian Head Kelcy Elford, Caronport Brooks Whitney, Maple Creek Bill Huber, Lipton Brent Griffin, Elbow Keith Day, Lacadena Larry Flaig, Assiniboia

456-2500 532-4809 394-4211 584-2773 773-6860 642-5358 666-2103

AFFILIATE DIRECTORS

Garner Deobald - Charolais Affiliate, Hodgeville 677-2589 Tom Grieve - Cattle Breeders Affiliate, Fillmore 722-3504 Tara Fritz - SImmental Affiliate, Shaunavon 297-3147 Clint Smith - Angus Affiliate, Mankota 478-2470 Arron Huber - Shorthorn Affiliate, Lipton 336-2706

APPOINTED DIRECTORS

Dr. Andy Acton- Veterinary Advisor, Ogema 486-2146 695-2157 355-2335 662-4420 336-2684 854-2050 375-2934 266-2070

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SASKATCHEWAN CCA DIRECTORS Lynn Grant, Val Marie Brent Griffin, Elbow Pat Hayes, Val Marie Reg Schellenberg, Beechy Perry Rasmuson, Moosomin

298-2268 854-2050 298-2284 859-4905 435-3110

Listings of email and fax numbers can be found on the SSGA website at www.skstockgrowers.com

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