Saskatchewan Cattle Call

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LONE PINE & AIRRIESS ACRES

Friday, October 13, 2023- Vibank, Saskatchewan

Our proven females annually contribute to the strong maternal value in the sale every year!

AKJA 2E

AKJA 58C

AKJA 25Z

Dam of 2E and 58C

Publication Deadlines

2024 Winter Issue

Booking Deadline Dec. 18, 2023

Material Deadline Dec. 29, 2023

2024 Fall Issue

Booking Deadline Aug. 20, 2024

Material Deadline Sept. 1, 2024

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Editorial Content

For editorial content, contact: Saskatchewan Hereford Association

Box 12 Raymore SK S0A 3J0 Phone: 306-570-1717

skhereford@sasktel.net www.saskhereford.com

Editor: Bryan Kostiuk

Marketing: Chris Poley, Ben Wright & Shane Michelson

Accounting: Treena Ballantyne

Circulation: Debbie Thiessen, Kristi Knutson

Production: Katie Serhienko, Jessica Engele, Emma Lees, Emmaline Usselman

Janessa McKay

Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

President

James Hordos

Raymore 306-835-7492

Vice President

Jeremy Brooks

Alameda 306-485-8003

Office & Admin Coordinator

Sarah Hordos

Raymore 306-570-1717

DIRECTORS

Rob O’Conner

Vibank 306-550-4890

Carmen Milham

Outlook 306-867-4231

Kristine Just Yorkton 306-621-9874

Jillian Just Yorkton 306-620-8583

Roger Procyk

Fillmore 306-722-7701

Julie Mortenson

Nokomis 639-907-7010

Lexie Girodat

Gull Lake 306-672-3986

Kaitlyn McMurphy

Jedburgh 306-641-5278

Tyler Arthur

Alida 306-485-8996

Trevor Airriess

Wadena 306-338-7753

Jesse Procyk (SJHA Rep.) Fillmore 306-722-7702

SQUARE-D BELLE 54C

red coat Reception

EXHIBITORS’ SOCIAL EVENT

Wednesday, November 22 nd, 2023

Reception 7 PM - 10 PM at The Atlas Hotel

Hereford exhibitors, their crews and their families are invited to the Atlas for a meal and drinks for a casual evening of fellowship and comradery.

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HeRefoRd events

HAPPENING THAT WEEK

red coat c lassic

RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

Featuring a $5000 Canada-Wide Sale Credit towards a Hereford Bull or Female, as well as over $15,000 in other sale & service credits.

*Tickets can be purchased from any SHA Board Member prior to and during Agribition week. Grand Prize Draw will be announced just before CWA National Sale. Secondary prizes to be announced Friday, during the show.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

RED COAT RECEPTION

The Atlas Hotel - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23

HEREFORD SALE

John Deere Sales Arena 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

HEREFORD (POLLED & HORNED) SHOWS Chevrolet/GMC Arena 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 PRESIDENT’S CLASSIC

Arena 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25

CANADIAN JUNIOR BEEF EXTREME Chevrolet/GMC Arena 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

AGRIBITION BEEF SUPREME PRESENTED BY CN

Arena 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

A block of hotel rooms is reserved under “The Saskatchewan Hereford Association” at The Atlas Hotel for CWA. Please call The Atlas 1.306.586.3443 to book before October 20.

Offering

a selection of proven females with heifer calves, powerful bred heifers, and elite show heifer prospects

XLP 87K

XLP 15K

TSA 42K

XLP 917L

TSA 34L

TSA 6K

CRITT 21K

HMS 3K

HMS Hi-Cliffe

Watch for our consignments in both the Lone Pine/Airriess Invitational Sale

October 13, 2023

Kahlua 3K

Kit Kat 13K

HMS Hi-Cliffe

CWA National Hereford Sale

November 23, 2023

Knockturn 134K

Juniper 3J | Lady Liberty 33L

Glamour

CWA ENTRY Selling

Glenlees AXA Evolve 112J

Selling

Louisville ET 10L

glamour 32g x evolve embryos in oct sale

Long Branch ET 46L

a number of these flush mates will be out this fall

Bulls, Heifers, & Embryos Available For Sale At The Ranch

Hunter, Morgan & Sydney | Carmen & Brenda Millham Box 382 Outlook, SK S0L 2N0 306-867-4231 306-270-5524

2023

carm.dvm@sasktel.net | hmshicliffe.com

Montgomery X Beauty 4927B bred to PCL 183F Keynote 11K

ROCK X ULTRA 306A bred to Bolder 901

Blueprint X Magie 134Z bred to masterplan 183f

ROYAL X GLAMOUR

ROYAL X GLAMOUR

CWA Reserve Grand Champion Bull sire of Glamour’s embryos and a heifer calf selling in the Oct sale

Juniper 3J: ROCK X ULTRA 306A lady liberty 33L: blueprint full sister to kahlua 3K

32g | Kore 23K

glamour 32g: ROCKy X DIAMOND 64D kore 23K: bolder Kore is having a great summer for Corp Creek Farm

OPEN HOUSE: FEBRUARY 4-5, 2024 | AVAILABLE ANY TIME FOR CATTLE VIEWING

SCIENCE FAIR journey

BY ALEXANDRA O’CONNOR AUGUST 6, 2023

This project began for a school science fair, but lifted off to a twotime national qualifier for a Canada-Wide Science Fair. It all started on December 13th, 2021, when I got an idea for my science fair project for school - how cattle impact the land they utilize. I got the idea from watching cattle graze my whole life, but I started to wonder what their real impact was on the lands they graze. I also wanted to understand what their impact was on the ground below them. With this, I contacted some people about asking for research, and I got an answer from a researcher and associate professor at the University of Alberta. He sent me four research papers. I got my project rolling when I realized that 4-H Canada was hosting a science fair, and I entered. OK, let’s do a catch up… I entered two science fairs in two weeks!

I got everything done for both and had it sent in, but then I was informed my school science fair was cancelled due to COVID. All I had left was the 4-H science fair. I waited a few weeks, and by February 7th, 2022, I got an email stating that I moved onto round two. This was hosted digitally as COVID prevented us from getting together, but it was still a great time. I met people from across Canada, got to participate in virtual activities, judging, and more. From this round, three out of the four of us moved onto the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Now, this was a big jump from 4 to 250 finalists from all over Canada!

The Canada-Wide Science Fair consists of finalists from community organizations, schools, and other small groups. Since this was also digital, there were several new learning curves (as we have all learned over the last few years). There was a two-month break between our regional science fair and CWSF.

This week was full of online conferences, judging, learning experiences, and meeting new people. I absolutely loved the

experience, and I had my heart set that next year I was coming again!

And so, I began doing more research for my next project. Over the summer of ’22, I attended an outdoor event that gave me the opportunity to meet agronomists that specialise in soil health, and they gave me tons of advice for soil sampling. As fall came around, I finished my research and headed out to the field to start my own soil sampling experiment.

My topic was ‘Long Term Carbon Storage in Grazed Grassalnds vs. Croplands’. In this project I tested four different fields, two crop and two native grazed grasslands. I took five samples from each field with a depth of 15cm. So, as I already stated, I was on a mission to take my first soil samples. Well, let’s just say, pounding my probe in the ground was the easiest part of the whole thing, but next was getting the soil out. Blood, sweat and tears is generally how I sum up soil sampling, I was able to save some tears when I found WD-40 is your best friend when getting soil out of a probe. Let me be the person to tell you that soil sampling isn’t as easy as they may say! Upon my soil sampling adventures, I got everything collected and sent to the U of A for my mentor to test. As I was

awaiting my results, I entered for the 4-H science fair, started citing papers, and writing my report. When I got my results back, I finished my report and hit the submit button for the first round of science fair. Again, a few weeks later I got an email saying I was moving onto regionals, again. This was held in Olds, Alberta, at the college. With the time between, I was creating pitches and practicing, edits, and final touches to my results. Within a few days we were on plane to Calgary! Upon landing in Calgary, we drove to Olds, where I met the other finalists, and set up my project display. We went on tours of the campus, met researchers, and got to drive DOT! I was their very first student to do so. Judging was the next day. I was judged in the morning, and awards were in the afternoon. This was when I found out I got to go the CWSF again! I was super thrilled, moving on with my new friends, and going to experience something that was bigger than anything I’ve done before. This time CWSF was in person, and hosted in Edmonton.

I have tons of preparations and planning to do before the event. Before CWSF, I put my results in error bars graphs, rewrote my report, and made a new project display. I had put so much hard work and effort into my project display, I needed a moment before I said good-bye to it. I was also planning to meet my mentor when I was in Edmonton.

Now, CWSF was looming, with only days left to finish packing and excitement filling my body. The next thing I know, I’m flying out of Regina. We landed in Edmonton at 12:30 am on Sunday, May 14th, 2023. I got a short sleep, then back at it. Sunday was set up and orientations, as well as meeting new people. I challenged myself to meet a person from each province. Monday was judging, and a visit to the West Edmonton Mall in the evening. I had a blast, shopped lots, and got to hang out with my new friend. Tuesday was a whole day spent at the University of Alberta. We took public transit there, and in the morning we toured campus. For the afternoon we got do lab experiences, like microbiology and coffee lab experiments. That evening we watched the annual talent show. Oh boy, people have some pretty interesting talents. We were all

exhausted by the end of that, so we went back to the hotel for the night. Wednesday was more judging (for special awards), and public viewing. Then that evening we went to the Telus World of Science centre. There we explored the exhibits, watched laser shows, and learned new things. Thursday was a very exciting day for me. I got to meet my mentor, and awards were presented in the evening. I have met Dr. Carlyle (my mentor) before but only via zoom, so this was very exciting meeting him in person. Awards night was very nerve-racking. We were all sitting on the edge of our seats. I didn’t come home with an award this year, but this whole experience was an award in itself. For the remainder of the night (or until 10:00, for me) we partied and celebrated. Friday hit me hard… it was the last official day. I was exhausted and ready to come home. Even though this was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever done.

I took so much away from the week. I leaned how to be independent, and that everything may not work out in your favor, but you must take away the important things. I made many new friends, and met lots of like-minded people. One of the most important lessons I learned that week was soak up every moment you experience. I wish I could relive that week over and over again.

With that said…look out, CWSF 2024, cause I am coming to win! A quote I picked up that I want to you to take away is, ‘we don’t stop until we achieve, and even then we keep going, so why stop’.

Alexandra O’Connor

ANNUAL FIELD DAY RESULTS SOUTHEAST HEREFORD ZONE

The Southeast Hereford Zone held its annual field day on August 12, 2023. Thank You to Glenlees Farms – Corey & Tasha for hosting the field day and serving us lunch. Thank You to Weir’s Catering for preparing Supper. It was a great day!

JUNIOR BULL CALVES

Class 1: March 20 - April 2

1st: SQUARE-D STERLING 656L

2nd: GLENLEES SNBR J030 ICEMAN 116L

3rd: BLAIR-ATHOL 124E RANCHER 134L

4th: ANL 4J BREAKER 4J 182L

5th: GLENLEES J030 COOL DEAL 117L

Class 2: March 12 - March 19

1st: ANL ACDT 183F PLAN 115 ET 147L

2nd: HAROLDSON’S PAVOTI 48G 73L

3rd: BROOKS 131J 12B ROYAL 48L

4th: SQUARE-D VEGAS 262L

Class 3: March 1 - March 11

1st: BROOKS 71D 844F STARTER 41L

2nd: GLENLEES 69H ENDZONE 78L

3rd: BLAIR-ATHOL AD 27C BEDARD 59L

4th: ANL ACDT 244 HODGE 115 ET 141L

5th: ANL ACDT 183 PLAN 115 ET 138L

Junior Bull Calf Champion: BROOKS 71D 844F STARTER 41L

Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: GLENLEES 69H ENDZONE 78L

SENIOR BULL CALVES

Class 4: February 20 - 26

1st: GLENLEES DBK 69H GAME TIME 45L

2nd: GLENLEES 112J VELOCITY 43L

3rd: ANL 71D START ME UP 38H 78L

4th: GLENLEES 69H RUNBACK 46L

5th: ANL 182H CROWN ROYAL 12D 100L

6th: M-R 9H JET 91L

Class 5: February 7 - 16

1st: BROOKS 71D 80G START ME UP 27L

2nd: BROOKS 182 19G CROWN ROYAL 23L

3rd: GLENLEES 69H FUEL 12L

4th: M-R 19J NED 61L

Class 6: January 3 - February 5

1st: HAROLDSON’S MEMPHIS 4J 6L

2nd: AIRRIES-ACRES MARKSMAN ET 20L

3rd: ANL 244 HODGEMAN 17J 2L

4th: ANL 70H BOTTOM LINE 107H 11L

5th: MOOREHAVEN LOYAL 13H 1L

Senior Bull Calf Champion: HAROLDSON’S MEMPHIS 4J 6L

Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: BROOKS 71D 80G START ME UP 27L

Grand Champion Bull: HAROLDSON’S MEMPHIS 4J 6L

Reserve Champion Bull

BROOKS 71D 80G START ME UP 27

JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES

Class 7: March 26 - April 24

1st: HAROLDSON’S MIRA 221H 120L

2nd: SQUARE-D MADONNA 300L

3rd: ANL 4J RENEE 69A 176L

4th: M-R 9H LYLA 126L

Class 8: March 17 - 25

1st: ANL ACDT 244 JADA 115 ET 171L

2nd: SQUARE-D RITA 617L

3rd: HAROLDSON’S JCC JESSICA 75L

4th: MOOREHAVEN CJVK ELLY 558E 23L

Class 9: March 10 - 15

1st: ANL ACDT 244 JADA 115 ET 149L

2nd: ANL ACDT 24E JADA 115 ET 148L

3rd: BLAIR-ATHOL 124E TRISH 72L

4th: GLENLEES 112J HAZEL 94L

5th: BLAIR-ATHOL DJ 124E ENVY 85L

Class 10: March 3 - 9

1st: GLENLEES DBK 39G UMA LYN 73L

2nd: SQUARE-D JEWEL 308L

3rd: HAROLDSON’S NELLIE 211H 51L

4th: JAC 163F CONNIE 15L

Junior Heifer Calf Champion: ANL ACDT 244 JADA 115 ET 149L

Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: ANL ACDT 24E JADA 115 ET 148L

SENIOR HEIFER CALVES

Class 11: February 23 - 25

1st: ANL ACDT 183F JADA 11 ET 95L

2nd: GLENLEES J030 GOLDIE 62L

3rd: ANL DK 182H MIRIAH 106F 88L

4th: MOOREHAVEN DAWNE 13H 14L

5th: MOOREHAVEN PARADISE 13H 15L

Class 12 - February 21 - 22

1st: HAROLDSON’S KOVI 24E 38L

2nd: HAROLDSON’S MIRA 48G 37L

3rd: GLENLEES 112J PLAYMATE 47L

4th: JAC BA 24E CANDI 5L

5th: JAC 163F COUNTRY 6L

Class 13: February 15 - 20

1st: BROOKS 131J 36D SALLY 28L

2nd: ANL 182H MISSY 164E 48L

3rd: BLAIR-ATHOL AD 27C SAUCY 14L

4th: MOOREHAVEN GINA 13H 8L

5th: JAC 24E DIANNA 4L

Class 14: February 11 - 14

1st: GLENLEES 240J BETH 20L

2nd: BROOKS 182H 134F MAPLE 21L

3rd: ANL 845C HENRIETTA 24J 25L

4th: GLENLEES SNBR J030 REVA 23L

5th: JAC 155E CONNIE 1L

Class 15: February 6 - 10

1st: ANL J&R 80C GOLDEN 134J 15L

2nd: BROOKS 31J 17C GRETA 9L

3rd: GLENLEES DBK 69H LANA 8L

4th: GLENLEES J030 TEMPTRESS 6L

Class 16: February 1 - 5

1st: ANL 155E JACKIE 7F 10L

2nd: BROOKS 3H 15J KATE 3L

3rd: GLENLEES 69H CATALINA 4L

4th: M-R 36G POLLY 40L

Class 17: January 3 -27

1st: AIRRIESS- ACRES SUZIE 70L

2nd: ANL C 845C MAPLE 60J 4L

3rd: AIRRIESS-ACRES KANDY KANE 16L

4th: M-R 24E ANGEL EYES 7L

Senior Heifer Calf Champion: ANL J&R 80C GOLDEN 134J 15L

Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: ANL 155E JACKIE 7F 10L

Premier Breeder and Exhibitor: ANL Polled Herefords

Premier Breeder and Exhibitor ANL Polled Herefords

Get of Sire Glenlees Farm

Champion Junior Bull Calf Brooks Farms

Res. Champion Junior Bull Calf Glenlees Farms

Champion Senior Bull Calf Haroldsons Polled Herefords

Res. Champion Senior Bull Calf Brooks Farms

Grand Champion Bull Haroldsons Polled Herefords

Reserve Champion Bull Brooks Farm

Junior Heifer Calf Champion ANL Polled Herefords

Junior Res. Heifer Calf Champion ANL Polled Herefords

Champion Senior Heifer Calf ANL Polled Herefords Res. Champion Senior Heifer Calf ANL Polled Herefords

Champion Yearling ANL Polled Herefords

Reserve Champion Yearling Lone Pine Cattle Services

Champion Female Cow/Calf ANL Polled Herefords

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Blair Athol Farms

Champion Female ANL Polled Herefords

Reserve Champion Female Blair Athol Farms

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT BY JAMES HORDOS

The Saskatchewan Hereford Association held its AGM on June 17th at Mission Ridge Herefords near Raymore SK. A huge Thank You goes out to our outgoing board members, Logan Martinson and Stephen Meyer. Newly elected board members are Tyler Arthur, Trevor Airriess, and Kaitlyn McMurphy.

The North West Hereford tours on August 9th and 10th were a huge success. The amount of positive feedback from everyone was great to hear. Thank you to all the Breeders who hosted and to neighboring breeders who had brought cattle to display. The awesome quality of Herefords was great to see! Be sure to check out the report of the tours in this issue of the Cattle Call.

The South East Hereford zone held their field day August 12th at Glenlees Polled Herefords near Arcola SK. Over 100 head of cattle were entered which was great to see. Pictures and results can be found in this issue.

The Saskatchewan Hereford Association has been working on a new Scholarship program for Juniors across the province to take advantage of. This will be open to those attending post secondary education. This program may also be utilized by individuals who are looking to further their education beyond classroom, such as an AI Course, Conference, Media training etc. Details and applications can be found on the New and Improved Saskatchewan Hereford website.

The Saskatchewan Hereford Association is hosting “The Red Coat Reception” this year during the week of Agribiton this fall. This new format will be held on Wednesday November 22nd at The Atlas hotel. This will include a catered supper and bar. We look forward to socializing with fellow Hereford breeders and exhibitors with a more relaxing environment. This will also be a part of our new Red Coat raffle, which will include a grand prize of a 5000-dollar sale credit to one lucky winner towards a Hereford animal from any sale Cananda wide! Their will also be over $15,000 worth of sales and service credits. Tickets will be available to purchase early October from any of the SHA board members.

Make sure to follow Saskatchewan Hereford Association on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date with Hereford news in the province.

Respectfully submitted,

James Hordos

SHA President.

Thank you

For being a part of our Northwest Sask Hereford Tour

August 9/10,

2023

With over 1000 head on display of cow calf pairs, bred heifers, yearling bulls, and herd bulls at six tour stops and 150+ people taking in the tour at one or many points it was a great success! We were happy to provide some hospitality and show our stock to old and new acquaintances alike!

From all the participating breeders...Thank you!

HEREFORD Tour

Ayrey Hereford FARM

GARRETT RANCHING

Lock Farms

RIVERBRIDGE RANCH

Participating Breeders

• Lock Farms

• Ace Herefords

• Ayrey Hereford Farm

• Manchester Polled Herefords

• Riverbridge Ranch

• Garrett Ranching

• Hill 70 Quantock Ranch

• Standard Hill Livestock

• HMS Hi-Cliffe

• Big Gully Farm

• Top 50 Livestock

• Bannerlane Herefords

• Wasden Cattle Company

• EZ Ranching

Hill 70 Quantock Ranch

STANDARD HILL LIVESTOCK

HMS HI-CLIFFE

WASDEN CATTLE COMPANY

Big Gully Farm

BANNERLANE HEREFORDS

EZ RANCHING

President:

James Hordos, Box 12 Raymore, SK S0A 3J0 James.hordos@gmail.com C: 306-835-7492 Nominations Committee Chair

Vice-President:

Jeremy Brooks, Box 241, Alameda, SK S0A 0C0 Jeremy_16@hotmail.com C: 306-485-8003

Agribition Committee Chair

Office & Admin Coordinator: Sarah Hordos, Box 12 Raymore, SK S0A 3J0 skhereford@sasktel.net C: 306-570-1717 Communications Committee

Canadian Hereford Director: Howard Crittenden, Box 158 Imperial, SK S0G 2J0 h.s.crittenden@sasktel.net C: 306-963-7880

Canadian Hereford Director: Lance Leachman Box 922 Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 biggullyfarm@gmail.com C: 306-903-7299

Canadian Hereford Director: Chad Nicolas, Box 479 Milestone, SK S0G 3L0 cnicolas@sasktel.net C: 306-436-7300

Directors:

2022Annual Report

JAN 1 - DEC 31, 2022

Presented at the

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

June 17, 2023

Mission Ridge Herefords Raymore, SK

Carmen Millham, Box 382, Outlook SK S0L 2N0 Carm.dvm@sasktel.net C: 306-867-4231

Stephen Myer, Box 227 Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 Standard.hill@live.ca C: 306-893-8414

Logan Martinson, Box 324 Midale SK S0C 1S0 Martinson02@gmail.com C: 306-458-7170 Resolutions Committee Chair

Kristina Just, Box 1084 Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 justacrefarms@gmail.com C: 306-621-9874 4-H & Youth Committee Chair

Jillian Just, Box 1084 Yorkton, SK S3N 2X3 Jillian7.just@gmail.com C: 306-620-8583

Roger Procyk, Box 157 Fillmore, SK S0G 1N0 r.procyk@sasktel.net C: 306-722-7701

Julie Mortenson, Box 154 Nokomis, SK S0G 3R0 juliemortenson@hotmail.com C: 639-907-7010

Lexie Girodat, Box 766 Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0 girodatlexie@gmail.com C: 306-672-3986

Rob O’Conner, Box 158 Vibank, SK S0G 4Y0 roconner@aginmotion.ca C: 306-550-4890 Events & Advertising Committee Chair

SJHA Representative Jesse Procyk Box 157 Fillmore, SK S0G 1N0 Cattlerancher6@gmail.com C: 306-722-7702

EVENTS & ADVERTISING COMMITTEE REPORT

4H & YOUTH REPORT

In 2022, we had an excellent year of Hereford representation in the Saskatchewan 4-H program. I filled 102 requests for Hereford swag by 4-H members showing Hereford and Hereford influence project animals. This year looks to be on par with the requests received this far and I am looking forward to hearing out the successful show season many of these juniors will have with their Hereford projects. Clothing awards for those members successful in 2022 will be ordered with this years winners in the fall and presented at Agribition. in 2022 we sponsored multiple youth shows including Yorkton

Spring Steer and Heifer Show, Saskatchewan Beef Expo, Young Ranchmansand the U of S Range Team.

The Saskatchewan Hereford Assoc will continue to be very proactive in sponsoring the juniors of our organization as these members are the future of our breed.

Kristina Just

CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION

The highly anticipated 2022 National Show at Agribition took place a week later than usual. A full barn of cattle were judged by Hampton Cornielus, of La Salle, Co with Nathan Frost as an associate judge. Quality was high with multiple Hereford entries in the CN Beef Supreme and 2 females, and 1 bull achieving the Top 10. Sale entries were strong with an average higher than past years. The judge for the 2023 Agribition judge will be Trent and Garrett Leibriech of Radville,SK. Other changes to note are the Agribition Sale will take place earlier on Thurday, November 23 followed by

NW HEREFORD FIELD DAY

The NW Hereford Zone has organized a summer tour event this year to take place on August 9 and 10. The will tour multiple operations in the North West area of the province. If you have questions please contact Stephen Myer or Lance Leachman.

a new event to replace the Red Coat Classic that we have put on in the past. A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Atlas Hotel on south Albert St. un October 10, For the block information, please contact Sarah. Respectfully submitted,

Jeremy Brooks

SE HEREFORD FIELD DAY

The SE Hereford Field Day will take place on Saturday, August 12 at Glenlees Farm near Arcola . If you have any questions please contact Jeremy Brooks or Logan Martinson.

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

The Saskatchewan Hereford Association has been working on improving our presense on social media and updating our website for our membership. On our Facebook page you will find timely updates from the board to inform the membership of important details, events and deadlines. We posted a list of Hereford bull sales this spring, and shared each catalogue link ahead of the respective sale.

I am pleased to annouce a rebrand and full re launch of our website, www.saskhereford.ca. Thanks to Bryan, Jessica and the team at Today’s Publishing our site has a brand new look and is ready for the board to share more information with you, the membership. You will find board contact details, event and sale listings and results, details on all of our SHA programs and a live blog news section on the home page where we will be posting new and important details. I am happy with how this came together and am excited to leverage

REPORT

our website more in the future. I encourage you all to visit the site after you head home from the AGM and follow it in the future! Logan keeps our Twitter audience engaged with sharing sale info links, 4-H and Youth show winners and much more.

Our Cattle Call publication continues to have 2 issues a year, one in Fall and another in early winter. Advertising in the publication continues to be consistent and we are trying to incorporate more interesting articles and columns within the magazine including a Jr Member Spotlight, Commercial Breeder Spotlight and an outside industry information article to add some value to each issue.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Hordos

SJHA REPORT - JESSE PROCYK

President: Kyla Lees

Vice President: Mathew charlton

Treasure: Jade Charlton

Secretary: Kalla Nicholas

Delegates: Emma Lees

Megan Nicholas

SHA Rep: Jesse Procyk

Adult Advisor: Arden Charlton

Hoping to have some junior involvement at the Zone events this summer ( marshalling, ringing, etc).

4 families from Saskatchewan are heading out to PEI for Bonanza. No Beef-a-Rama this summer- looking to host a show next July.

CANADIAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION REPORT

The Better Your Beef strategy will feature prominently in 2023 and the foreseeable future for the Canadian Hereford Association. It is more than a marketing campaign; it sets direction for the breed as a partnership between breeders and the Association. Where it benefits the Hereford breed, we will partner with service providers, industry groups and other breed associations. This is to establish the identity of the seedstock genetics sector as being collaborative, forward thinking, service oriented and efficient. We need to ensure that we provide services that assist breeders in developing cattle that are suited to their environment, opportunity to make a profit and reduce any burdens associated with registering and transferring cattle.

As we work toward an efficient modern registry system, we have made a few changes. Effective January 1, 2023, the CHA no longer requires the original registration certificate to be returned to the office to complete transfers or corrections. We still require the same detailed information to maintain the accuracy of our registry and to avoid any unnecessary errors. Authorizations can be submitted via email to info@hereford.ca, contact the CHA office for more information. As we are continually developing new registry processes and a new registry program, we may have a few bumps in the road but in the end will strengthen the system creating a better user interface and experience for Hereford breeders.

Youth development is a key pillar of the Better Your Beef Strategy, establishing connections where Hereford is the breed of choice for upcoming generations of cattle producers. The Bonanza show hosted by the Canadian Junior Hereford Association has been the

gold standard of youth livestock events in Canada for over 40 years. We want to ensure that our youth have an opportunity to network, build lasting friendships, develop skills, and choose to remain in agriculture. We are exploring the development of new programs focusing on young adults who are past the age of participating at Bonanza and interested in an agriculture career but need an opportunity to remain engaged in the system.

Bonanza ‘Head Strait to the East’ will be hosted in Prince Edward Island at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort and Dundas Fairgrounds from July 25-29, 2023. The response to date has been overwhelming for ‘Hereford Week in Canada’ where the Canadian Hereford Association will be hosting its summer meetings along with the Bonanza show. The Canadian Hereford AGM will be held on July 28, 2023 at the Dundas Fairgrounds. This year we will feature guest speakers and information sessions on topics relating to the beef industry in general and those specific to Hereford breeders. There will be activities for a wide range of interests, so I welcome you to attend whether you are exhibiting cattle or interested in enjoying PEI in the summer.

The Hereford National will be held at Agribition (Nov 24), Eastern National at the Royal Winter Fair (Nov 4) and the Western National will be at Ag Ex in Brandon (Oct 27). Respectfully submitted,

Executive Director

THE SASKATCHEWAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION IDENTIFICATION OF MEMBERS & VOTING PROCEDURES

SASKATCHEWAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE 4 - MEMBERS

4.1

Membership shall be effective through the Canadian Hereford Association and shall consist of all members in good standing of said association, resident of the Province of Saskatchewan.

a) A member in good standing is a member who is not in arrears of membership fees or dues or any financial obligation to the association or who is suspended;

b) No member shall hold office or be entitled to vote who is not a member of the association at the time notice was given calling such a meeting;

c) The membership year of the association shall correspond with the calendar year - January 1 to December 31.

THE SASKATCHEWAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION TERMS FOR ELECTION

a) Members eligible for election – 4 three year terms

b) Those members whose terms have expired in 2023: Stephen Myer, Logan Martinson, James Hordos & Matt Hordos (resigned early 2023).

c) Members who have indicated to let their name stand for election: James Hordos, and Trevor Airress

THE SASKATCHEWAN HEREFORD ASSOCIATION BOARD - TERMS FOR ELECTION

a) Members eligible for election – 1 member – one 3 year term

b) Those members whose terms have expired in 2023: Chad Nicolas

PROFIT & LOSS PREVENTION YEAR COMPARISON BALANCE SHEET

As of December 31, 2022

Scholarship

Opportunity

2 Scholarships Of $750 Each

To Be Offered Annually beginning in 2024!

TheSaskatchewan Hereford Association has established a scholarship to encourage and support young Hereford enthusiasts to pursue eligible training or educational opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Applicants must submit to the Saskatchewan Hereford Association an application form as well as a link to a creative video no longer than 2 minutes showcasing their knowledge of and passion for the Hereford breed as well as how the desired training or educational program will further their development in the cattle industry.

• Application form will ask for name, mailing address, phone number, email address, training or educational program the scholarship is to be used towards if they are chosen as the successful applicant, and if they or their parents are active Hereford breeders or otherwise describe their connection with the Hereford breed.

• Applicants must be between ages of 14-30 years of age and a Saskatchewan resident.

• Application in full must be received by the SHA no later than April 30th.

Winner to be announced at SHA AGM each year, and will be paid to the successful applicant no later than October 1st of the year of the award. Winner to be decided upon by a committee consisting of SHA board members and those invited by the SHA board. Winner to be selected by the committee on the basis of desire to improve and grow the individual’s knowledge and skill set in a unique way as well as the history of the individual’s involvement with the Saskatchewan Hereford industry.

Examples Of Eligible Education Or Training Opportunities

• Post Secondary Education at a University or Trade Certified School (ex SIAST)

• Artificial Insemination Course

• Attendance to industry events providing educational seminars or speakers (ex CBIC, SBIC etc)

I am from Milestone Saskatchewan, where my family owns and operates McCoy Cattle Co. We run around 300 purebred Hereford and commercial cows. We sell 50 Hereford yearling bulls every February, in the Beck McCoy Bull Sale, and new this year we are consigning in the ANL/Glenlees Polled Herefords & Guests Production Sale.

I have been an SJHA member since the age of six. I have been very involved in both the SJHA and CJHA over the years. I have held roles as the vice president and president on the SJHA in the past and am currently the Saskatchewan delegate for the national board. I am the current vice president of the CJHA and the incoming president for 2024. Both of these associations have been incredible programs to be a part of. They have not only grown my knowledge of the Hereford breed but taught me many life skills along the way.

I have attended countless Bonanzas over the years, mostly in the western provinces. I have had the privilege to attend a few of the Eastern provinces the past few years, being on the national board. Bonanza is always my favourite and most sought-after show of the year. There are so many amazing features of this breed show that many others do not have. I have gained so many new friends and been able to learn from fellow breeders across Canada. When I was younger, I always loved having a “big buddy” to help with my animals and teach me throughout the week. It is just as exciting being that big buddy now and getting to share all of my knowledge with younger Hereford enthusiasts.

I was a member of the Milestone 4-H Beef Club for 13 years. 4-H is such a great program that has taught me many different skills, both agriculturally and otherwise. It is great to see younger members learning from and looking up to the older members in the club.

I am currently in my final year of Education at the University of Saskatchewan. I hope to start teaching rurally and eventually move back home to the farm.

I will always be a Hereford enthusiast. The Hereford breed is definitely known for their docility and easy doability. We are a part of such a progressive breed that is always changing and growing for the better. Canadian breeders work hard to continue to advance our breed, whether it be milk production or calving ease. I also appreciate the role Herefords can play in commercial operations. They pair well with many breeds to produce very marketable, easy feeding, commercial cattle.

2023 4H JUNIOR HEREFORD SUCCESS

Ty

Reserve Champion 2yr old Female at Melfort 4-H Regional Reserve Champion Heifer calf champion Melfort Regional

Cole

Grand Champion Hereford Steer @ Wymark Drylanders 4-H club Achievement Day.

Grand

4-H

Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer @ Candiac Beef 4-H club Achievement Day.

Champion Hereford Female (pair) @ Weyburn 4-H Regional

Champion Breeders Herd @ Weyburn 4-H Regional Reserve Overall Female (Bred) @ Weyburn & Kennedy Jackpot

Reserve Champion Steer @ Arcola Kisbey Achievement Day

Laramie Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer @ Wymark Drylanders 4-H Club.

Airries

Jessica O’Connor

Champion Female @ Candiac Beef

Achievement day.

Lexie O’Connor

Hannah Lees

Allin

Chloe Wagner

Reserve Heavy weight steer @ Maple Creeh Regional Show

Mia Mackie

Grand Champion Steer @ Reno Multiple 4-H Club

Jade Charlton

A BREEDER’S

MORE ON VACCINES

By Colin Palmer, DVM

Not so long ago most cattle vaccines were administered intramuscularly - usually in the rump! Beef quality assurance programs have encouraged neck injections, smaller volumes per injection site and the use of subcutaneous products when feasible. Testing of products that already had an intramuscular label for effectiveness when administered by the subcutaneous route, modification of products and the development of many products quickly came to pass. Likewise, hypodermic needles 1 inch in length, or preferably even less; for example: 16-gauge, 5/8 inch have become popular for vaccinating cattle.

Sometimes I am asked which is better – intramuscular (im) or subcutaneous (subQ)? With vaccines the answer is simple – subcutaneous! Vaccines with a subQ label have been proven effective by rigorous testing. SubQ is less painful, therefore, the animal’s reaction to the needle is diminished. This translates into fewer bent or broken needles, and fewer human and animal injuries. SubQ also prevents damage to muscle tissue – integral to ensuring that beef products are of the highest quality. The downside to subQ is that it can be slightly more difficult to administer; often because it generally requires two hands and some practice. One hand is required to grasp loose skin and pull it outward creating a “tent” while the other completes the injection by inserting the needle at the base of the tent, close to the body. Subcutaneous injections may also be administered effectively using a one-handed technique. Instead of using the opposite hand to make a skin tent, in one

motion the needle on the multidose syringe is used to pickup a piece of loose skin as it is slid under the skin. The 5/8 inch needle is the best choice for this technique; a one-inch needle is a bit too long. All injections should be given in the neck region, never in the rump or rear limb muscles. On most cattle of any size, the most accessible loose skin is in the neck. For best results, a squeeze chute and head gate with neck extensions should be used. One-handed subQ injections are nearly impossible to do correctly without excellent restraint.

Our understanding of the immune system; specifically, how immune protection is conferred has been a hotbed of veterinary research; especially, for bovine respiratory disease (BRD). At least for me, a very fascinating and rewarding area of research has been the study of what is called mucosal immunity. A quick Google search will tell you that the mucosal immune system is the largest component of the entire immune system. In healthy humans, the mucosal, or local immune system, contributes almost 80% of the cells to the body’s immune system defenses. Highly specialized and adaptive, it involves immune system responses that occur right at the mucosal membranes. Mucosal membranes aka, the mucosal surface, or mucosae are the delicate tissues that line the respiratory, gastrointestinal and urogenital systems. A thin layer of mucus covers the cellular lining of all of these tissues – hence the name. The eyes, nose and mouth are included. Everything we take into our body including several potential disease-causing agents encounter the mucosal immune system first. The mucosal immune system functions to protects the

Dr. Colin Palmer is an Associate Professor of Theriogenology (Animal Reproduction) at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Nova Scotia, Dr. Palmer worked in mixed practices in Ontario and British Columbia and has owned/operated a practice in Saskatchewan. Dr. Palmer along with his wife Kim and children Lauren, Emily and Carter run a herd of purebred Red Angus cattle under the KC Cattle Co. name.

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mucous membranes from colonization and growth of harmful microorganisms; selectively prevents the uptake of foreign proteins entering through ingested food, airborne contaminants, and microorganisms that live in the body; and prevents the development of harmful immune responses if pathogens do enter the body, a regulatory function. In doing so, the mucosal system must be much more selective in how it responds to antigens, and it must regulate the intensity with which it responds to prevent excessive tissue damage. The immune cells congregate in the mucosa and can be transferred between other mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues (MALT) not only protecting the mucous membranes but other, specific areas, of the body. For example, an intranasal (in) vaccine can provide protection for not only the nose and throat but also the lungs.

Most infections enter the body though the mucosal system. The mucosal immune system’s ability to generate a protective antibody response develops sooner than the general systemic response which offers benefits when vaccinating calves. Furthermore, an effective immune response can be generated in the face of maternal antibody, thereby eliminating the need to wait until calves are 6 months old before vaccinating against important diseases that calves are vulnerable too. Research has shown us that the immunoglobobulin

A (IgA) is the predominant Ig class produced in the mucosal system verses IgG in the general systemic system. Therefore, systemic vaccination against some diseases does not generate effective immunity; however,

it is important not to generalize. Many systemic vaccines (im or subQ) are very effective yet depending on the specific disease or antigen advantages are being realized with mucosal vaccines. In other cases, despite producing a detectable antibody response the serum antibody generated following systemic vaccination does not make it to the mucosal surface.

Intranasal and oral vaccinations calf vaccines are available. Personally, I like administering an intranasal vaccine – they are less painful and don’t require a sharp needle that has obvious issues. Plastic tips don’t become dull or break easily. Calves do mind something going in the nostril, but they will breathe effectively though their nose drawing the vaccine over the nasal mucosa. For most cow-calf operations, better protection against respiratory disease can be had by incorporating an intranasal product into the vaccine program.

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GRANTED NOT TAKEN FOR

By: Grant Rolston

RIGHT AND WRONGS

Shorty had learned very early in his life that he could learn more listening than he could talking. He had been introduced to a lot of characters through his father’s stories and one of them was Frank.

Frank was by his own definition, a cattle buyer. He was in fact, a wheeler dealer that would buy, sell and trade nearly anything if he thought there was a buck to be made. Shorty had met him in person several times over the years and found that Frank was like mouse turds... he was everywhere.

So, Shorty was hardly surprised to see Frank’s old pick up on the side of a seldom travelled back road. The truck was one of a kind. Nearly every body part was a different colour and several of those body parts were damaged. The box of the truck was enclosed by plywood racks on all four sides and on this day covered with a blue plastic tarp.

Frank was standing at the rear driver’s side staring at the approaching truck. Frank was older by then; Shorty wasn’t sure how old but figured he had to be in his seventies. He was always disheveled looking, on this day he was not only sloppy but appeared to be sweating profusely.

As Shorty slowed and Frank was able to identify Shorty as the driver, Frank’s demeanor changed.

“Shorty! Am I glad to see you. Have you got a jack in that rig? I gotta flat tire and my jack is under my load of barley.”

Shorty had climbed out of his truck and walked to the rear of Frank’s truck. The rear passenger tire was flat.

“I got a jack-all I think Frank. We can give it a try. What the hell are you doing out here?”

“I just picked up a load of barley at Keith Jamison’s place. I must have picked up a nail from that old granary around the corner.”

“Well Frank, I don’t trust these jack-alls, we can try it. If it doesn’t work, we can run up to Jamison’s and get a proper

jack from him.”

Frank stopped and turned to Shorty. He stared intently into Shorty’s eyes, like Shorty was a kid that wasn’t listening.

“Shorty... you don’t understand. I just PICKED UP this barley at Jamison’s.” Frank nodded slowly at Shorty as if Shorty should read between the lines.

“Oh, gotcha Frank.”

The two men worked quickly to change the tire. Frank placed the flat tire in the cab on the passenger seat, while Shorty secured the lug nuts and set the truck down.

“Thanks Shorty... really appreciate the help!” The old truck roared to life and Frank was off in a cloud of dust, the speed of which would make a race car pit crew proud.

Shorty continued on his way. He knew from experience that Frank treated people as they treated him, he just wondered what Jamison had ever done to Frank.

It was nearly a year since the flat tire incident. Shorty was rolling into the stock yards in the early evening with a load of cull cows. There, beside the loading chute was Frank’s truck. Shorty wheeled into position and unloaded the cows into an alley. Frank was standing to one side, watching the cows walk by.

“Evenin’ Shorty.”

“Hi Frank, how are things?”

“Pretty good.” Frank was watching the cows walk down the alley and into a pen. “Are those cows pregnant Shorty?”

“Nope. They are all empty Frank.”

“Hmm. Too bad.” Frank turned and left the yards heading for his truck.

Shorty handed his paperwork to the yard man. “I got one more load Fred, but it’ll be a couple hours before I get back.”

The yard man turned towards the cows that Shorty had just dropped off. “I ain’t gonna be here, just stick ‘em in with

the rest of yours. They are in A 14, put the paperwork in the can.”

“You bet Fred. I’ll see you in the morning.”

Shorty walked to his trailer, closed the door, and started towards the truck. There, standing by the driver’s door stood Frank.

“Hey Shorty, you know how to preg check right?”

“Yeah?” Shorty was standing next to Frank now. “Why?”

Frank was staring into the stock yards. “There are a lot of cull cows in the yards for the sale tomorrow, I bet some of them are pregnant. You got one more load, right?”

“Yeah.”

“So, you’ll be back here about 10? What if you and me did a little preg checking on a couple pens?”

Shorty knew that question was more of suggestion. He also knew that Frank already knew the answer.

“If you bring the sleeves and are here at 10 with everything ready to go Frank...and I am only doing a couple of pens.”

Shorty arrived back at the yards about 9:45 that night. Frank’s truck was parked at the loading chute, he was standing at the gate to A 14 and there were cows in the chute.

Frank ran a few dozen cows through the chute, Shorty preg checked them and the pregnant ones had the bottom of their switch squared off with a quick snip of Frank’s scissors. The empty cows went unmarked.

The next day Frank sat in at the sale and bought a bunch of cull cows with neatly coiffed tails for cull cow prices.

A couple months later Frank waved Shorty down while Shorty and his wife were grocery shopping.

“Got time for a coffee, Shorty?”

“Sure Frank. Cathy doesn’t need my help.”

The two men went to a nearby café and shared some small talk and a coffee. When the time came, Frank opened his wallet. Shorty had never seen so much cash stuffed into a leather wallet. Frank peeled off five one hundred bills onto the table and shoved them towards Shorty.

“What that for Frank? We didn’t spend that much in here! Besides I thought you were buying.”

“I am buying Shorty. I did okay on those cows we checked last fall, you earned this.” Frank had gotten up from the table and was walking away.

Shorty scooped up the cash and followed the old man outside. “Frank I can’t take this; I didn’t do nothin.’”

Frank stopped and turned to Shorty. “Shorty, I don’t like owing anybody anything and I don’t much like people that owe me. So, let’s just remain friends.” Frank was grinning a mostly toothless grin and he extended his hand towards Shorty.

“Thanks Frank. You didn’t have to...” Shorty shook his hand.

Frank grinned and turned towards his truck. Shorty watched him shuffle to the truck, get in and drive away. He couldn’t help but wonder what the hell Keith Jamison had done to Frank, but he was glad to be on the right side of the ledger.

Shorty smiled to himself... like Frank ever had a ledger!

Grant Rolston was born and raised in ranching country near Penticton, British Columbia. After graduating school, he worked on a purebred Hereford ranch, then assumed a position at Western Breeders Artificial Insemination Unit. In 1980, he left the livestock scene and joined the Edmonton Police Department, where he received his formal training in photography, working for the IDENT unit (crime scene investigation). After a decade, he returned to the industry, purchasing a herd of purebred Angus cattle but both Grant and his wife, Lauralee, worked off the ranch to make a living. He chose livestock photography and is now Canada’s premier livestock photographer of beef cattle. Grant and Lauralee travel throughout nine provinces in Canada for on farm photography, in addition to all major livestock shows, including the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, the Canadian Western Agribition and all major National Junior shows in the summer months. Grant and Lauralee Rolston reside in Vulcan, Alberta. With four decades of experience, Grant shares things that are “Not Taken for Granted.”

JULY 18-20, 2023 AG IN MOTION

Ag in Motion was held from July 18-20, 2023 outside of Langham, Sk. There were over 30,000 visitors to Ag in Motion over the three days.

The Saskatchewan Hereford Association display was part of Livestock Central and Breed Alley.

Kristina Just, Carmen and Brenda Millham were responsible for the display with HMS Hi-Cliffe provided their herd bull for the display.

As this is his second year at the show, MJT Royal 608H, aka “Hippo” has become a crowd favorite, attracting many people (visitors, displayers, and AIM crew) to the booth. His shear mass and calm demeanor has made him a crowd favorite, having many visitor asking to scratch him and take pictures with Hippo.

The Hereford Booth was on the street just after one of the main entrances onto the ground. Traffic and exposure for the breed was positive, with much of the hereford swag been distributed to patrons. A delegation from Mexico had a short visit to discuss the opportunity of expanding Canadian genetics into their region.

Thank you for the CHA for sending the Better Your Beef display out for AIM.

HMS Hi-Cliffe

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023

1:00 PM STEELMAN, SK

ANL POLLED HEREFORDS

Steelman, SK Karl & Karen Lischka

Phone: 306-487-2670

Karl: 306-487-7794

Karen: 306-487-7793

Cory, Brenden & Cayden Lischka

Cory: 306-471-7733

Email: lischka@sasktel.net

www.anlpolledherefords.com

GLENLEES FARM

Arcola, SK

Corey, Tasha

Emma, Kyla, & Becca Lees

Phone: 306-455-2714

Corey: 306-577-9971

Email: tclees@signaldirect.ca

George & Annette Lees

Phone: 306-455-2612

www.glenlees.com

SALE MANAGEMENT

Chris Poley 306-220-5006

BROOKS FARMS

Alameda, SK

Blayne, Stacey, Ethan & Marshall: 306-485-7063

Jeremy, Rachelle, Hudson & Ryker: 306-485-8003

Blake, Amanda, Jack & Brynn: 306-485-8488

Haley: 306-485-9216

jeremy_16@hotmail.com

MCCOY CATTLE CO

Milestone, SK

Chad, Carrie Emma, Megan & Kalla Nicholas

Chad: 306-436-7300

Carrie: 306-436-7425

Gary & Florence Nicholas cnicholas@mccoycattle.com www.mccoycattle.com

Shane Michelson 403-363-9973

Ben Wright

519-374-3335

MCCOY 183F CONNIE 35K

MCCOY 9707 ROSE 209K