Canadian Simmental Commercial Country January 2023

Southern Saskatchewan rancher Bryce Weiss has been around the beef business, working with crossbred cattle, his whole life.

As a kid back in the late 1960s his parents were among some of the first who after a trip to France ventured into crossing Hereford cows with a Charolais bull and later crossing Red Angus with Charolais.

Years later Bryce introduced a few Simmental heifers to the farm in the Cypress Hills, about 18 miles southwest of Maple Creek, SK. He became sold on the Simmental and Red Angus cross cowherd and in more recent years he's also brought Charolais genetics back into the operation to produce a very marketable bred heifer carrying a calf that is actually a three-way cross.

And as part of the program at Diamond K Cattle Co., he continues to look at other crossing options, primarily based around Simmental and Red Angus genetics. He admits he isn't afraid to "think outside the box."

That thinking has worked well for Bryce and his wife Dena who have been owner/operators of Diamond K Cattle Co. since 2020. Their commitment to producing quality cattle, including a successful bred replacement heifer marketing program that includes Simmental genetics, earned them the honour of being named the Saskatchewan Simmental Association Commercial Breeder of the Year in 2021.

"The whole beef business is about pounds of beef and dollars," says Bryce who has focused on producing and marketing most of their heifer calves as high-quality bred replacement heifers for 25 years. "The objective is to produce the most pounds of beef in quality animals, as efficiently as possible. It also involves listening to customers and producing quality cattle that work well with their commercial beef operations."

As they just wrapped up their 18th annual bred heifer sale in December — they are part of the Rock Solid Red Heifer Sale held near Piapot — the fact that 80 to 90 per cent of the heifers are bought by repeat customers, is a good indication they are doing something right.

MORE THAN 300 CROSSBRED COWS

The Diamond K Cattle Co. was established by the Weiss family in 1997 as Ken Weiss and his two sons Lance and Bryce amalgamated their three operations into one. Then in 2021, Bryce and Dena took over sole ownership of half of the original ranch. Today they run a herd of 340 head of crossbred cows. Bryce continues to raise crossbred replacement heifers, marketing about 120 head annually through the Rock Solid sale, to commercial beef producers from Alberta through to Ontario.

Going back to the early days, the cowherd consisted of Hereford and Charolais crossbred cows. The bred heifer sales started with the Hereford/Charolais cross heifers bred to horned Hereford bulls. The tan heifer bred Hereford was very popular, but always looking to improve the sale offering, the ranch introduced Red Angus bulls in the early 2000’s. The Red Angus crossed well with the tan female, and they started selling red females bred Red Angus.

IMPRESSED WITH SIMMENTAL

"But I was also watching a neighbour's cross breeding program and they were using Simmental bulls," says Bryce. "They were getting great calf weaning weights and a crossbred cowherd with excellent maternal traits."

In the spring of 2006, Diamond K purchased its first ½ blood Simmental heifers for $1,300 per head — that Bryce says "was a crazy price at that time" — from that neighbour Andy Hofer at Spring Creek Colony.

Story By Lee Hart

CSA Executive

President

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Saskatchewan President Blaine Barnett Moose Jaw, SK C: (306) 631-6618 cityviewsimmentals@sasktel.net Secretary: Carolyn McCormack P: (306) 697-2945 sasksimmental@yourlink.ca

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"Once those five heifers started producing, I knew this was it," says Bryce. "That was the cross we wanted to use in the Diamond K breeding program. We soon bought five Simmental bulls and went at it full bore. Within a span of a few years the ranch was running a full herd of cattle influenced by purebred red Simmental bulls.

The cowherd developed into a Red Angus/Simmental cross, these cows were bred to Simmental bulls. The heifer calves from that breeding program, destined for the replacement heifer program, were bred back to easing calving Red Angus bulls, with that cross resulting in mostly red calves.

"It's been an excellent combination," says Bryce. "The Red Angus and Simmental breeds just compliment each other so well. In some respects, over the years, we've had just about every shade of animal on the ranch, but the Red Angus and Simmental cross works the best."

Then about six years ago, Bryce had one of his "thinking outside the box" moments. Always in contact with customers — other commercial beef producers — asking what would work best for them, he decided to change things up a bit.

"Some of our customers had cross breeding programs targeting 100 per cent production and marketing of terminal cross calves," says Bryce. "Customers would be buying 10 or 15 head of our replacement heifers and getting red calves, while the terminal cross breeding program on their farms was producing tan calves."

So, he did a trial with the replacement heifer-breeding program and the first year bred about 20 of the Diamond K heifers to a Charolais bull.

"The trial worked so we started with 30 head the next year and it just snowballed. Then we went to 40 head and then 50 head. This was obviously what customers were looking for. This year I believe close to 60 per cent of our sale heifers will be bred to Charolais."

Breeding these replacement heifers to a Charolais bull was some of that "outside the box thinking". It was commonly believed that heifers should be bred to an Angus-type heifer bull. "Angus cattle used to be dominant in that market of producing heifer bulls, but not anymore," says Weiss. "Charolais as well as Simmental breeders have done an excellent job of producing their own heifer bulls that sire lower birth weight calves. "he says he has to do the research during bull selection, but lower birth weight bulls are out there.

In fact, his next "outside the box thinking" project is to breed Simmental/ Angus cross replacement heifers to red Simmental bulls. That cross will produce a 3/4 to 7/8 Simmental calf. "We did a few last year, and those calves were phenomenal," says Bryce. "Breeding those crossbred heifers back to Simmental just seems to give their calves a little more pop, a bit more jam. They really perform well. So, we are looking to produce a few more of those."

He's also planning to introduce a Full Blood Simmental bull into the breeding program with solid red cows to produce calves with that Simmental blaze on their face (sometimes known as the money strip). "Personally, I like the look of an animal with a blaze on their face," he says. "And I know there are some other producers who feel the same way. It doesn't change the performance of the animal, but just has a bit more appeal." So, there may be more replacement heifers producing calves with blazes across their faces.

Bryce says he is regularly in touch with past clients to see how replacement heifers have performed. He is careful with the Diamond K culling and breeding program to produce replacement heifers with good temperament, bred to easy-calving bulls that leave the ranch in excellent body condition — sold in December and ready to calve starting in February and March. "We essentially offer a warranty that if there is some problem with the heifer, we will make good on that," says Bryce. He says it doesn't happen very often but if a heifer is a bit skittish or if they are not satisfied with the heifer, he'll provide a refund.

"We feed our cattle a proper ration, so when those heifers are sold, they are in optimum body condition," says Bryce. "So, we suggest to our buyers, don't take them home and start feeding them a lot of grain. They are in good shape already, so they just need to be maintained until they calf. That way they are not going to get over fat and run the risk of calving difficulty."

And speaking of calving difficulty, he says one of the important numbers he's looking for when buying bulls particularly for the heifer breeding program is the bull's gestation period. He says unless a breeder is servicing cows through A.I. they may not know the actual breeding dates and gestation period, but he does his best to select bulls that do have accurate gestation records.

"Simmental cattle have a 285-day gestation period," explains Bryce. "So, if you select a bull that sires calves that are five or 10 days late in gestation that's just setting things up for difficult calving. Every extra day that unborn calf is gaining extra weight. So, I look for those gestation numbers and if possible, I look for bulls that may even be three or four days early. So far there is no EPD for gestation days."

THE ANNUAL PRODUCTION CYCLE

The main cowherd of Diamond K, exposed to a 50-day breeding period, begins calving around April 1. Calving usually wraps up by May 25. Cows begin calving on a quarter section of pasture and then as calves show up the pairs are moved to a larger pasture.

Once everything is calved, they spend the spring, summer and early fall on thousands of acres of mostly native grass pasture, cradled between the east and west blocks of the Cypress Hills.

Calves are weaned between Oct 15 and 30, with steer calves sold private treaty to a nearby feeder, while the heifer calves are moved to custom feedlot where they are fed until about mid-April the following spring.

Replacement heifers are bred at two different times. This year the early group was exposed for 45 days from May 2 to June 17 to produce a February calf. While the other group were exposed for 42 days from June 5 to July 17 to calve starting in March.

After weaning, the cow herd will remain out on pasture, supplemented with feed as needed, with fresh running spring water and good bush cover until about January, when they are brought in close to ranch headquarters and put on total mixed rations (formulated for pre and post calving intervals).

Bryce says the Simmental/Red Angus cross remains the foundation of their beef program, noting there are also some cross breeding combinations tailored to niche markets.

"In 25 years of crossbreeding cattle, the Simmental/Red Angus cross female is the best cow for our operation," he says. "The Simmental bring great hair, sound feet, good disposition and lots of milk. The two breeds compliment each other better than any breeds that have been run on the Diamond K Cattle Co."

From The

Gatepost

By Bruce Holmquist General Manager, Canadian Simmental Association

Bull Sale Season

Welcome to the January 2023 issue of Commercial Country!

For many of us, flipping the calendar to a new year is like a reset button and a time for new beginnings. Calves are being born in many herds and the waiting game is over to see if the previous year’s mating decisions worked out. Yes, there is a long way to go in the development of that calf, but each trip to the barn is one of wonderment and excitement as the new calves are being born. For most of our commercial customers who aren’t calving yet, it is a time of maintaining the herd and assessing all the bull sale catalogues that will be flooding into their homes. It all leads to decision time as to what bulls to buy and who to source them from.

For many producers, 2022 was a much better year, as many parts of Canada received much needed rains that replenished our feed-yards. This was a huge positive for many producers, however it was unfortunately not the case for all areas, and hopefully we will see everyone blessed this year with good growing conditions. Welcome to the beef business!

The 2022 fall calf run was relatively strong, and although seasonal and traditional pressure was put on prices late in the calf run, prices for heavier weight calves were often better than originally expected. Bred females however finished the year under pressure but provided producers the opportunity to expand their numbers. Despite that opportunity, we can likely expect January 1, 2023 cow inventory numbers to be down from previous years. With that, I expect that will translate into even better calf prices this coming fall!

Early weaning was a benefit as producers got the calves on feed sooner and gave their cows a much needed opportunity to rebuild body condition. Heavy weight Simmental influenced calves brought a premium to their lighter weight counterparts and Simmental cross calves were in higher demand regardless of their gender. As usual, heifers were at a discount but the reputation of the Simmental maternal strength is well known and the discounts were often less. While price per pound premiums for Simmental influence were seen as compared to calves of other breeds, the bigger gain was usually seen in payweight, especially when compared to straight bred British calves. It amazes me how many producers ignore the benefits and economics of cross breeding! It’s

time to let the advantages of heterosis work for you. It’s absolutely free money and you just have to let it happen!

Breed identity, or the crossbred stamp, continues to be an obvious advantage as a “money stripe” or a blaze face on a calf of any colour earns a premium as it indicates some Simmental influence. That combined with a blue Simmental RFID tag back button helps buyers identify Simmental genetics in those calves. It is a great idea to use these blue CSA endorsed back buttons in your marketing efforts and is another benefit that the CSA provides is using registered Simmental bulls in your program. Smart and timely marketing has always added value to a producer’s calves, and it has never been more important than right now. As pressure continues to be placed on all levels of the beef value chain, seed stock producers and breed associations need to be cognizant of their responsibilities. It’s no longer about just selling a bull. It’s about selling the right bull to advance the industry.

The 2023 bull sales are fast approaching, and people will need to upgrade their bull batteries. I am confident that the demand for quality Simmental bulls will again be strong, but let’s not flood the market! There has never been a larger selection of top quality Simmental bulls for sale. Traditional, black, red, polled, horned, power bulls or bulls to breed heifers will be available throughout all regions of Canada. Most will have information available to assist with your selection decision but if it isn’t Canadian Simmental Association provided and endorsed, then ask yourself why as we work diligently at providing that information to our members. Also make sure the animal is registered with the CSA, applied for or pending doesn’t cut it and means absolutely nothing! You need the information provided to you to be as accurate as possible through our programming and not simply a result of some “may contain program” that just wants to sell you a bull.

There has never been a better supply of top-quality Simmental bulls available for sale that can benefit your bottom line, and Simmental breeders are ready to welcome you to their farm or ranch to check out what they have available either through 2023 bull sales or by private treaty!

It’s all about the cows and it always has been. Since day one, we’ve been dedicated to building a program around superior cow families with a focus on beautiful uddered, good footed, high volume cows that have the ability to produce soggy bulls with extra thickness that will sire more pounds in your calf crop.

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Breed IMPROVEMENT

By Sean McGrath Breed Improvement Coordinator for the Canadian Simmental Association

The Customer Mindset

I am writing this article, late, while I am at a week-long course working on making our business better. I think our business is already okay, but we need to continually sharpen the knife.

One of the key points (that I hope we focus on already) on the first day was a customer mindset. You might ask yourself, “what does this have to do with genetic improvement?” If we think this through, it should have nearly everything to do with it. I think everyone I have ever met who has seedstock, loves cattle. We are all keenly interested in performance and pedigrees, and like to make breeding decisions. Many of us (not all) love people and visiting, meeting, chatting and working with others. Fulfilment actually arises from serving others or at least breeding cattle that have the potential to serve.

A customer service mindset empowers us to market more than bulls or heifers. By adopting a customer service mindset, we actually are adding value to our cattle and setting our genetic selection goals, but we are also asking “what can we do to help?” That may be targeted genetics, after sale service or other creative ideas to make our customer’s lives better.

An easy and obvious example of a customer focused mindset may be producing heifer bulls. Is it the same thing for a breeding program to have a few light birthweight bulls that are marketed as “heifer bulls” as it is to objectively try to serve that market and breed the best heifer bulls we can in order to better serve our customer that is breeding heifers? Can a heifer bull have more redeeming characteristics than just a “light birthweight”?

Another easy example would be producing terminal type sires. Are we simply selling power bulls that have too much birthweight to use on heifers, or are we objectively trying to breed cattle that service this customer’s needs, including growth, performance and potentially carcass merit? What tools are we using to create an animal that serves this customer?

If we look at the more complex customer needs surrounding maternal cattle, are we simply breeding “better” cattle by some objective, trying to make bigger numbers or are we actively trying to understand their needs and seeking to breed cattle that have the potential to improve our customer’s fertility, reduce feed costs, improve calf survival, control mature size and enhance their bottom line?

These 3 different examples may all be very different bulls. These bulls may all be coming from the same seedstock operation, but the question of whether these bulls exist by chance or by intention is the difference between a self-serving mindset or a customer focused mindset. The focus also helps us to narrow in on what genetic profiles (EPD) we may need to target in our operation.

If you have a bit of time this winter, try sitting down and asking yourself “who is my true customer?” and what do they need? What can help or serve them moving forward? If the answer comes easily, then I might suggest you are not actually engaged in the exercise. This customer focused vision could be a powerful tool for your seedstock business and help to clarify direction and make cattle breeding even more fun.

Vets ADVICE

By Roy Lewis, DVM

TUBING A CALF PROPERLY

Tubing a young calf with colostrum, colostrum substitute, electrolytes or for various other reasons it can be a common procedure on today’s cow calf operations. This procedure must be done properly keeping in mind biosecurity and the number one motto, do no harm. This article will outline proper procedures for tubing as well as some treatment parameters and instances where I have seen things go wrong over the years. Hopefully by the end producers will be more confident when you need to do it and will use it in a timely fashion. There are definitely times when tubing a calf in a timely manner will save its life.

Most cow-calf operations will have at least one esophageal feeder around. There are several makes of feeders out there. I prefer the McGrath as it kinks off automatically when hung down and you can administer with one hand while you hold the calf with the other. The bags sometimes don’t seal as well and sometimes need two people to run. Find a make you like, stick with it and replace it when the tube gets damaged and rough from teeth marks. For biosecurity reasons I also like one used only with newborn calves for colostrum and colostrum substitutes and another used for sick or scouring calves and have them marked accordingly. I suggest washing the entire unit with warm water and dip the tube in a gallon of previously mixed “Virkon” disinfectant.

Fill the feeder with product and make sure the line is clamped off, so no product is running when you pass the tube. That is imperative. Using a small amount of water or sterile lubricant on the bulb end in case the esophagus of the calf is dry from dehydration. This will facilitate it sliding in easier. The calf should either be standing or sitting up in sternal. This allows gravity to help the liquid to flow and prevents the possibility of regurgitation. Do not tube the calf when it is laying on its side as regurgitation and aspiration are definite possibilities. When passing the tube, do so gently and the calf should swallow it. If any resistance stop and retry. You can feel for the tube running down the neck and under your finger just left of center. When you feel this, you know you are in the right position and can let the fluid run in. I like to rub the throat area to stimulate swallowing and it keeps the calf occupied. Any sudden throwing their head, kicking, etc. stop the flow right away and make sure the tube has not slid out to any degree. When done kink the tube and pull it out. The kinking does not allow any fluid to run out when withdrawing and makes aspiration of any fluids almost impossible.

Tubing with colostrum you want to make sure to give at least one liter or more. When sucking naturally the calf creates a groove which has the milk flow through the third stomach into the fourth. With tubing this groove is not created and the colostrum flows into the rumen. It takes about 500 ml to fill the rumen and the excess then runs into the abomasum, so volume is important when it comes to feeding a newborn. The liter or more is necessary to get enough into the abomasum to start being absorbed. Ideally with

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Par Bruce Holmquist Dirécteur général - Association Simmental du Canada

La saison des ventes de taureaux

Bienvenue au numéro de janvier 2023 du Commercial Country!

Pour beaucoup d’entre nous, tourner la page du calendrier à une nouvelle année est comme un bouton de réinitialisation et un temps pour de nouveaux départs. Les veaux naissent dans de nombreux troupeaux et la période d’attente est terminée pour voir si nos décisions d’accouplement de l’année précédente ont bien fonctionné. Oui, il y a encore beaucoup de chemin à parcourir dans le développement de ce nouveau veau, mais chaque voyage à l’étable est une merveille, et l’excitation est palpable alors que les nouveaux veaux sont en train de naître. Pour la plupart de nos clients producteurs commerciaux qui ne sont pas encore dans la période des vêlages, c’est le temps de s’occuper du troupeau et d’évaluer tous les catalogues de ventes de taureaux qui inonderont bientôt leurs maisons. Tout cela nous mène à un temps de décision afin de savoir quels taureaux seront à acheter et auprès de qui nous allons les acheter.

Pour de nombreux producteurs, 2022 a été une bien meilleure année, car de nombreuses régions du Canada ont reçu des pluies fort nécessaires qui nous ont permis de regarnir nos inventaires d’aliments du bétail. Cela a été très positif pour de nombreux producteurs, mais ce n’était malheureusement pas le cas pour toutes les régions, et nous espérons que tout le monde aura la chance cette année d’avoir de bonnes conditions de croissance. Bienvenue dans l’industrie du boeuf!

La période des ventes de veaux de l’automne 2022 a été relativement bonne, et même si des pressions saisonnières et traditionnelles ont été exercées sur les prix à la fin de la période de vente, les prix des veaux plus lourds étaient souvent meilleurs que prévus. Le marché des femelles gestantes a toutefois terminé l’année sous pression, mais les producteurs ont eu l’occasion d’augmenter leur nombre de femelles. Malgré cette occasion, nous pouvons nous attendre à ce que les stocks de vaches au 1er janvier 2023 soient en baisse par rapport aux années précédentes. Je m’attends à ce que cela se traduise par de meilleurs prix pour les veaux l’automne prochain!

Le sevrage précoce a été un avantage, car les producteurs ont pu nourrir les veaux plus tôt et ont donné à leurs vaches une opportunité bien nécessaire de reprendre de la condition de chair. Les veaux au poids élevé et croisés Simmental ont obtenu une prime comparativement aux veaux plus légers, et les veaux croisés Simmental étaient plus en demande, peu importe leur sexe. Comme d’habitude, les femelles se sont vendues à rabais, mais la réputation de la force maternelle de la race Simmental est bien connue et les diminutions de prix étaient souvent moindres. Bien que les primes payés à la livre pour les veaux d’influence Simmental aient été bien présentes par rapport aux veaux d’autres races, le gain le plus important a été habituellement observé avec le poids total payé, spécifiquement si on compare aux veaux avec une

dominance de races britanniques. Je suis étonné de voir combien de producteurs ignorent encore les avantages et les aspects économiques des croisements de races! C’est le temps de laisser les avantages de l’hétérose travailler pour vous. C’est de l’argent absolument gratuit et vous avez juste à attendre les résultats!

L’identité de la race, ou les marques distinctes des croisements, continue d’être un avantage évident, car une « bande blanche synonyme d’argent » ou la tête marbrée blanche sur un veau de n’importe quelle couleur rapporte une prime, car cela indique une certaine influence de sang de race Simmental. Combiné avec un étiquette RFID bleue Simmental, cela aide les acheteurs à identifier la génétique Simmental présentes chez ces veaux. C’est une excellente idée d’utiliser ces étiquettes d’oreille RFID bleus endossés par l’ASC dans vos efforts de marketing et c’est un autre avantage que l’ASC offre d’utiliser des taureaux Simmental enregistrés dans votre programme. La commercialisation intelligente et bien cédulée a toujours ajouté de la valeur aux veaux des producteurs, et elle n’a jamais été aussi importante qu’à l’heure actuelle. Alors que des pressions continuent d’être exercées à tous les niveaux de la chaîne de valeur du bœuf, les éleveurs de race pure et les associations de races doivent être conscients de leurs responsabilités. Il ne s’agit plus seulement de vendre un taureau. Il s’agit de vendre le bon taureau pour faire progresser l’industrie.

Les ventes de taureaux de 2023 approchent à grands pas, et les gens devront améliorer leurs groupes de taureaux. Je suis convaincu que la demande de taureaux Simmental de qualité sera à nouveau forte, mais n’inondons pas le marché! Il n’y a jamais eu une plus grande sélection de taureaux Simmental de haute qualité à vendre. Des taureaux aux couleurs traditionnelles, noirs, rouges, acères, à cornes, puissants ou pour la saillie des génisses seront disponibles dans toutes les régions du Canada. La plupart posséderont toutes les informations utiles pour vous aider à prendre votre décision de sélection, mais si celles-là ne proviennent pas de l’Association Simmental canadienne, demandez-vous alors pourquoi, car nous travaillons avec diligence pour fournir ces informations à nos membres. Assurez-vous également que l’animal est enregistré auprès de l’ASC, qu’il ait fait l’objet d’une demande d’enregistrement ou qu’il soit en attente, sans quoi cela ne veut absolument rien dire! Vous avez besoin que l’information qui vous est fournie soit aussi exacte que possible dans le cadre de nos programmes de race et non pas simplement le résultat d’un « programme qui pourrait contenir » et qui veut simplement vous vendre un taureau.

l n’y a jamais eu une meilleure offre de taureaux Simmental de qualité supérieure disponibles à la vente qui peut contribuer à améliorer vos résultats financiers, et les éleveurs Simmental sont prêts à vous accueillir dans leur ferme ou ranch pour vous montrer ce qu’ils ont de disponible soit par lors des ventes de taureaux de 2023 ou bien par transaction privée!

Amelioration De la race

Par Sean McGrath Coordonnateur des programmes d’amélioration de la race, Association Simmental du Canada

L’état d’esprit du client

Je suis en train d’écrire cet article, il est tard, alors que j’assiste à un cours d’une semaine pour améliorer notre entreprise. Je pense que notre entreprise va déjà bien, mais nous devons continuellement améliorer nos façons de faire.

L’un des points clés (sur lequel j’espère que nous nous concentrons déjà) dès le premier jour touchait l’état d’esprit du client. Vous pourriez vous demander « qu’est-ce que cela a à voir avec l’amélioration génétique? » Si nous y réfléchissons bien, cela devrait avoir presque tout à voir avec cela. Je pense que tous ceux que j’ai rencontrés qui ont des animaux de race pure, aiment le bétail. Nous sommes tous vivement intéressés par la performance et les pedigrees et nous aimons prendre des décisions de reproduction. Beaucoup d’entre nous (pas tous) aiment les gens et visiter, rencontrer, discuter et travailler avec les autres. L’accomplissement découle des services à autrui ou du moins de l’élevage de bovins qui ont le potentiel de servir.

Un état d’esprit axé vers le service à la clientèle nous permet de commercialiser plus que des taureaux ou des génisses. En adoptant un état d’esprit axé sur le service à la clientèle, nous ajoutons de la valeur à nos bovins et nous fixons nos objectifs de sélection génétique, mais nous nous demandons aussi “ce qu’on peut faire pour aider”. Cela peut être une génétique bien ciblée, le service après-vente ou d’autres idées créatives afin d’améliorer la vie de nos clients.

Un exemple facile et évident d’un état d’esprit axé sur le client peut être avec la production de taureaux pouvant être employés chez les génisses. Est-ce la même chose pour un programme d’élevage d’avoir quelques taureaux légers à la naissance qui sont commercialisés comme des « taureaux faciles de vêlage », comme cela est objectivement d’essayer de servir ce marché et d’élever réellement les meilleurs taureaux faciles de vêlage, ou pouvons-nous mieux servir notre client qui élève des génisses? Est-ce qu’un taureau pour les génisses peut avoir plus de caractéristiques que seulement un « faible poids de naissance »?

Un autre exemple facile serait la production de taureaux de type terminal. Vendons-nous simplement des taureaux performants qui ont un poids à la naissance trop élevé pour les génisses, ou essayons-nous objectivement d’élever des bovins qui répondent aux besoins de ce client, y compris la croissance, le rendement en viande et peut-être les qualités de la carcasse? Quels outils utilisons-nous pour créer un animal qui servira bien ce client?

Si nous examinons les besoins plus complexes des clients en ce qui concerne les bovins de type maternel, est-ce que nous élevons simplement de « meilleurs » bovins par un objectif quelconque? en essayant d’augmenter le nombre de bovins ou essayons-nous activement de comprendre leurs besoins et d’élever des bovins qui ont le potentiel d’améliorer la fertilité chez nos clients, de réduire les coûts d’alimentation, d’améliorer la survie des veaux, de contrôler la taille des vaches à maturité et d’améliorer leur rentabilité?

Ces trois exemples différents peuvent tous correspondre à des taureaux très différents. Ces taureaux peuvent tous provenir du même élevage de race pure, mais la question à savoir si ces taureaux existent simplement par hasard ou volontairement est vraiment la différence entre une mentalité seulement intéressée ou bien une mentalité axée sur le client. L’accent est également mis sur les profils génétiques (EPD) que nous pourrions devoir sélectionner dans le cadre de nos activités.

Si vous avez un peu de temps cet hiver, essayez de vous asseoir et de vous demander « qui est mon vrai client? » et de quoi a-t-il besoin? Qu’est-ce qui peut les aider ou mieux les servir à l’avenir? Si la réponse vient facilement, alors je pourrais suggérer que vous n’êtes pas réellement engagé dans un tel exercice. Cette vision axée sur le client pourrait être un outil puissant pour votre entreprise d’élevage en race pure et vous aider à clarifier votre orientation et rendre l’élevage de bovins encore plus amusant.

29th Annual Bull Sale

Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 1:00 pm

At the Ranch, Carievale, SK (heated sales arena)

180 Bulls Sell

• All bulls born, bred & developed right here at MRL

• Large sire groups 1/2 and 3/4 brothers Penfulls of uniform bulls in every category

• Sight Unseen Buyer’s Program (Can’t make it sale day, give us a call. Almost 25% of our bulls sell SUS. Many repeat customers year after year.)

• Semen evaluated and guaranteed

• Free Delivery in Western Canada. Cost sharing to the East (Our trailer is most likely going right past your gate.)

• Sound rugged Bulls developed on a high roughage ration (Born, bred and fed to work and stay working)

• Extra age bulls ready to cover some ground. Offering 50 May/June coming Two Year Olds and January/February born yearlings.

• Genetically engineered to excel for the commercial cattleman. Calving ease, performance and packed full of maternal traits.

Supplying Quality Herdbulls to progressive Cattlemen for over 50 years!

For over 50 years we have been committed to and focused on providing herd bulls that will excel for commercial cowboys. Over the years we have listened to our customers to provide herd bulls that work in today’s industry under real world ranching conditions. Our breeding program isn’t influenced by the showring or the flavour of the month but rather genetics that work for everyday cattlemen who make their living in the cow business. Herd bulls that will sire calves with moderate birth weights, explosive growth, structural soundness with eye appeal and packed full of maternal power. Extra age bulls Jan/Feb born yearlings and check out the large group of May/June coming two year olds for 2023. Sound, rugged herd bulls that will cover some ground. No fluff, no puff. The top 180 bulls from our highly regarded cowherd of almost 800 mother cows and the most elite herd bulls in the business. Come see for yourself what keeps the commercial cowboys coming back year after year. Give us a call, text or email for a full color catalogue and bull video.

WELCOME TO OUR CSA MEMBERS

2K Springs Ranching Corp Inc. – Sundre AB

2 R Cattle – Waterford ON

AARC – Warkworth ON

Abby McMullin – Renfrew ON

Alandra Humbke – Bezanson AB

Alex Dougherty – Sawyerville QC

Allie Deeg – Wheatland County AB

Andrew Cattle Co – Regina SK

Angela Steen – Strathroy ON

Ashby Farms Fleckvieh – Prescott ON

Bell Family Farm – Arthur ON

Benoit Diagle – St-Helene-De Bagot QC

Bjorn Thorgilsson – Lundar MB

Blake Fish – Parry SK

Blenview Farms – Belwood ON

Blue Moon Cattle Co – Endiang AB

Blue Ren Ranch – Glendora SK

Boardview Land & Cattle – Binscarth MB

Bree Russell – Reston MB

Brendan Young – Big River SK

Britt Fornwald – Lampman SK

Brodie Phillips – Denfield ON

Brown Bros Livestock – Fingal ON

Brynn Deeg – Wheatland County AB

Carissa Cabra – Guelph ON

Carmen White – Claresholm AB

Cassidy Beres – Melville SK

CCRS Fleckvieh – Mt Vernon SD

Charles White – Claresholm AB

Cody Carson – Rossburn MB

Cold Creek Land & Cattle – Drinkwater SK

Compass Simmentals – Bonnyville AB

Courtney Pletsch – Lakeside ON

Crocus Coulee Cattle Co – Lundbreck AB

D.A.M. Livestock Ltd – Keg River AB

Dane Tober – Oxbow SK

David Korth – Rocky Mtn House AB

Double M Land & Cattle – Bellgarde SK

Dove Livestock – Quesnel BC

Dudgeon Cattle Co – Dobbinton ON

Edgewater Farm – Caledonia ON

Elgin Heir Farms – Coalhurst AB

Emily Hartle – St. Thomas ON

Emily Honey – Warkworth ON

Emily Murray – High Bluff MB

Emma Thorgilsson – Lundar MB

Ennett Farms Inc – Dresden ON

Fallen Timber Farms, Nash, Rhett & Taos – Groundbirch BC

Ferme Charlex Senc – Coaticook QC

Ferme Daloe Fleckvieh Senc –

St-Francois-Xavier-De-Brompton QC

Flying R Farms – Gladmar SK

Newest

Flying W Livestock – Vibank SK

Forthlane Farms – Consecon ON

Foster Farms – Dropmore MB

Four T Diamond Ranch – Dauphin MB

Gibson-McTavish Farms – Glencoe ON

Grace Dudgeon – Dobbinton ON

Grady Wolkowski – Canora SK

Greatema Farms – Norland ON

Green Acres Ranch – Thorsby AB

HB Simmentals – Verona ON

Hadly Marchant – Cartwright MB

Hidden Meadow Farm Muskoka – Kilworthy ON Hill Top Simmental – Barrhead AB

Iris Creek Farms – Paisley ON

Inspiration Farms – Kakabeka Falls ON

J Cross C Land & Cattle – Millcove NB

Jace Beutler – Whitewood SK

Jacob Long – Wingham ON

Jaxon Crawford – Glencoe ON John Mutch – Vernon PE

Jon-Ern Farms Ltd – Blenheim ON

Jordyn Valstar – Rimbey AB

Jory Donovan – Montague PE

Kamryn Allen – Drayton Valley AB

Katie Hinsburg – Rapid City MB

Keira Duguid – Arnes MB

Keirsten Davey – Westbourne MB

Kendra Hinsburg – Rapid City MB

Kenmac Livestock – Antigonish County NS

Kingswood Simmentals – Melville SK

Klaver Simmentals – Mitchell ON

Kosior Land & Cattle – Griffin SK

Lane Marchant Cartwright MB

Lauren White – Claresholm AB

LD Livestock – Shellbrook SK

Lindgren Simmentals – Calgary AB

Lindy Kroetsch – Bawlf AB

Little Valley Ranch Ltd – Big River SK

Maple Star Farm – St-Felix-de-Kingsey QC

Marc-Antoine Viel – De-Kamouraska QC

Maxwell Snowe – Arthur ON

McKenzie Paget – Red Deer County AB

Meredith Mutch – Vernon PE

MT Ranch – Dawson Creek BC

Nash Beutler – Whitewood SK

Nattalie Kroetsch – Bawlf AB

Norma Rodderick-Preece – Wyoming ON

Northwind Ag Ltd – Makwa SK

Oakview Simmentals, Brooke & Hayden – Darlingford MB

Ory Egan – Low QC

Owen Dudgeon – Dobbinton ON

Owen Pletsch – Lakeside ON

Paige Hanes – Lynden ON

Paisley Wolkowski – Canora SK

Paiten Axton – Lavoy AB

Pine Grove Farms – Vermilion AB

Plett Stock Farms – Wawanesa MB

Porter Wolkowski – Canora SK

Quiet Valley Simmentals – Dundalk ON

Quinn Hoegl – Lloydminster SK

Rachel Tober – Oxbow SK

Real World Genetics – Red Deer Cty AB

Rebecca Porter – Kinistino SK

Rentz Farms – Barrhead AB

River’s Edge Cattle Co – La Crete AB

RJ Farms – Seaforth ON

Roch Springs Show Cattle – Estevan SK

Rosewood Farms – Orleans ON

Ruszkowski Farms – Prince Albert SK

Ryder Beutler – Whitewood SK

Rylann Crawford – Glencoe ON

Sadlier Cattle Co – Hines Creek AB

Sargeant Cattle Co Ltd – Rimbey AB

Scott A MacKenzie – Navin MB

Scott Aldred – West Lorne ON

Shania Jack – Haywood MB

Sherwood Farms – Vermilion AB

Smithview Farms – Napanee ON

Sprucefield Farms – Waskatenau AB

SR Ranch – Cayley AB

Steppler Farms Ltd – Miami MB

Stone Hedge Farms – Prescott ON

Tangle Ridge Simmental – Okotoks AB

Taylor Family Farms Ltd – Leslieville AB

Taylor Makey – Listowel ON

Taylor Mantell – Moose Jaw SK

Three Star Simmental, Harlenn & Kyler – Weyburn SK

Three T Farm – Oxbow SK

TLC Land & Cattle – Blenheim ON

Tollview Farms – Ottawa ON

Travis Penner – Endeavor SK

Trinitie Beres – Melville SK

Triple C Cattle Co – Hillsburgh ON

Triple D Simmentals – Baldur MB

Twin Heritage Farms – Sheho SK

Tyson Porter – Kinistino SK

Van Gro Farms, Austyn & Felicity – Brantford ON

Veenendaal Farms Inc – Homewood MB

Walkn’ M Ranch – Barrhead AB

Wendy Munro-Burkholder – Queensville ON

Weskay Cattle Co – Thorsby AB

Wildrose Simmentals – Endiang AB

4C Cattle Company

Austen Steffan

B Bar C Simmentals

Bar Crossroads Ranch*

Barry Davis

Bear Canyon Colony*

Brayden Bertoia Bristow Ranching*

Chase Bannerman*

Chris Spangenberg

Christensen Land & Cattle*

Dalyn Woloshyn*

Darren Sehn

Daryl Paulgaard*

Denny Young*

Devin Bouffard

Diamond K Cattle*

Donalda Colony*

Double RN Ranching *

Elden Jamieson

Forbes Farms*

Fred Bristow* Gabruck Farms

Gehl Ranch

Horseshoe Ranch

Jeff Watson*

Jim Pulyk

Justin Yasieniuk

Kevin Bristow*

Levi Bristow*

Lloyd Malenfant

Lorne Derchenko*

Mallard Enterprises Mathew Rumohr

MC Quantock*

NCJ Cattle

Pat & Karla Markevich*

Paul Murray Farms*

Pernitsky Farms*

Prairie Hill Farms

Randy Geisler

Reid Nichols*

Rod Paulgaard

Rose Creek Ranch* Ryan McGlaughlin Scott Colony

Simon Bodurka*

Spruce View Acres Wayne Wotschell

Weibe Ranching* William Pawluk* *Indicates repeat

Nathan Phinney CCA President

Last year ended on a very difficult note. The Canadian cattle community lost a tremendous leader, mentor, and friend, with the sudden passing of Reg Schellenberg, President of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA).

Reg’s leadership and passion for our industry will be missed around the board table and at industry meetings and events. He cared about issues and worked hard for the betterment of our industry. His goal was to leave a vibrant industry for the generations to come. His legacy and contributions will be felt for many years.

I chatted daily with Reg about CCA priorities and life on our home operations. I learned a lot from Reg, his gentle demeanor and strong character are qualities that I looked up to. I never imagined that this is how I would become CCA President. But I share the same passion as Reg for our cattle industry and it is an honour for me to lead an organization with such a strong and rich history. It’s important to me and our entire board that we move forward on the important work that CCA undertakes on behalf of cattle producers across Canada. We will be a strong voice on the issues that matter the most. Our board members and staff are committed to making positive things happen for our industry.

As we move into 2023, there are bright spots for our industry. We are experiencing high calf prices and we have a strong trade position with exports of Canadian beef at record levels for the sixth year in a row. The challenge now is having enough beef to meet the demand. Simply put: the world needs more Canadian beef.

Last November saw the announcement of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, which is good news for the Canadian beef industry. It prioritizes trade and agriculture, and includes key recommendations shared by CCA. The investment in Minister-led trade missions will help facilitate long-term trade and investment opportunities, while the opening of an agricultural office in the region will help prevent and resolve non-tariff barriers proactively and quickly.

The Indo-Pacific region holds the greatest potential for market growth and diversification for our industry, with a growing middle class, GDP, and food consumption. About 20 percent of Canada’s beef exports are destined for the Indo-Pacific market, with the top five markets being Japan, Mainland China, South Korea, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Diversifying our trade supports the future of our producers. CCA continues to collaborate with the Government in seeking new market opportunities for Canadian beef in the Indo-Pacific region.

The release of the next federal budget is around the corner and with the Winter Session of Parliament set to resume on January 30, 2023, CCA will keep up advocacy efforts on our key budget recommendations which will help ensure growth and innovation in our sector

These recommendations include:

Foot and Mouth Vaccine Bank

For the livestock sector, the threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is serious and would have devastating consequences on the Canadian beef industry and our economy. FMD is a highly contagious viral infection of cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, pigs, and sheep. Canada remains FMD-free, but as an industry we cannot be complacent.

An investment by the Government of Canada in a Canadian FMD vaccine bank is a critical component in preventing catastrophic losses to the sector and the broader Canadian economy should FMD occur in our country. The projected annual cost to maintain the vaccine bank is $3.2-$4 million including potency and licensing testing. The potential impact of an FMD outbreak in Canada is estimated at $50 to $60 billion. Together, with our provincial counterparts across the country, we continue to call on the federal government to invest in this critical infrastructure.

Economic Resilience

With cattle farmers and ranchers facing market driven risks and uncertainty due to extreme weather, tools are needed to help mitigate these risks. We have recommended two actions with significant potential to help foster economic resilience in our sector: providing funding to Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) and making amendments to Livestock Tax Deferral (LTD) provision under the Income Tax Act.

LPI allows cattle producers to reduce market downside for their cattle; helping manage uncertainty and risk. This is especially important for our young cattle producers who don’t have equity built up to access loans. With lending institutions recognizing this program, it puts young people in a better position to borrow the money they need to maintain and grow their operations. The program can also be enhanced through Government partnership on the cost sharing of premiums. This would result in higher enrollment levels and would establish program equity with other commodities and our American counterparts. Lastly, we are still pushing to have this program be available to more producers across Canada.

We have also seen our fair share of extreme weather in the last number of years. Having the ability to access the LTD provision gives producers in designated regions who sell part of their breeding herd due to extreme weather the ability to defer a portion of those proceeds to the following year. To increase the impact of the provision, CCA recommends that producers be given the ability to self-elect rather than rely on a geographic determination to access this provision. This would help producers making difficult decisions during urgent times of need. Lastly, we are requesting an amendment to the definition of “breeding animals,” cited in the Act, so it includes all classes of cattle and not just the breeding herd.

Nathan Phinney

SUNVILLE SIMMENTALS

Duane & Nadine, Tara-Lynn, Trystann & Addyson Caumartin McCreary, MB

Home: (204) 835-2748

Duane: (204) 572-6828 dncaumartin@gmail.com

OVERBY STOCK FARM

Neil Overby & Deanne Wilkinson Ste. Rose du Lac, MB (431) 233-3505 overbystockfarm@gmail.com

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

I was first introduced to the Simmental breed when I began dating, my now husband Anthony Wilcox, back in 2009. We are married and have had three children, Emma, Daxson, and Cade. We decided to move back home to rural Manitoba where we built our home on the Wilcox farm. Wilcox Simmentals was where we started and we have now embraced Wilcox Livestock, as we have extended into breeding purebred Speckle Park cattle, as well as increasing our purebred Simmental herd. We are raising our children in the cattle program and our oldest will be in her first year of 4H this year. We currently reside on the farm in Treherne MB where we work both on the farm with our cattle, as well as off in our careers. I work in emergency medicine as a Registered Nurse providing care to our rural population, many of which are our farmers. I grew up in rural Manitoba and attended the University of Manitoba where I graduated with my bachelor’s in nursing degree. I decided to apply to return to school this fall to obtain my master’s degree, where I was accepted at the University of Manitoba. I am working hard to push for positive influences on our health care system and create changes regarding our rural health care. Although I am not in an agricultural- based study, once completed, I intend to bring my advanced education back to rural Manitoba and continue with our progress in the cattle industry.

I am currently in my first year of Ag Management at Olds College in Olds Alberta. I am from Gladmar, Saskatchewan where my family owns and operates LaBatte Simmentals. We run a herd of red, black, and fullblood Simmental as well as a Simmental/Angus cross commercial herd and grain farming operation. Over the years I have become more involved within the breed. I am currently the president of the Saskatchewan Young Simmental Board, and I am Director on the Young Canadian Simmental Association Board. I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing industry and breed. This has really helped shaped me into the young adult I am today. I plan to continue to be involved with the breed and someday be able to give back to the breed what it has given me as an individual. I have also been a member of the Radville 4H Beef Club for the last 8 years, and I enjoy showing cattle at many of the junior shows around our area. I am sincerely thankful for having this opportunity from the Friends of The Canada Simmental foundation and very grateful for everyone who has helped me become the person I am today.

I am 19 years old and completing my final year of Massage therapy in Regina, Saskatchewan with hopes to continue my education and obtain my Doctor of Chiropractic. I am from Grenfell, SK where my family owns and operates McCormack Family Ranch, a purebred Simmental and Angus operation. My involvement in the Simmental breed stemmed from a young age, showing Simmental females in 4-H, fall majors, and YCS provincial and national shows. I am currently the vice president of the SYCSA and look forward to planning this year’s upcoming Tiger Lily Classic show in Weyburn, SK and encourage as many juniors as possible to take part! I am forever thankful for the opportunities that were provided to me through the Simmental breed and agriculture industry. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation for awarding me with the Dr. Dixon Memorial Scholarship and hope that I can continue giving back to youth in agriculture the way that the FCSF has done for me!

Ariel Wilcox, Treherne MB

Scholarship Received: Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Scholarship Valued at $3000

Current Education: University of Manitoba Program: Master of Nursing

Brodyn LaBatte, Gladmar SK Scholarship Received: Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Scholarship Valued at $3000

Current Education: Olds College Program: Agriculture Management

Bailey McCormack, Grenfell SK Scholarship Received: Dr. Dixon Memorial Valued at $2000

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

I was born and raised in Winkler Manitoba and grew up helping my uncle on his operation, Penner Stock Farms. Through this, I developed a passion for agriculture and veterinary medicine and set out to become a veterinarian. I attended the University of Calgary and obtained a BSc in Biological Sciences before entering veterinary school at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine where I am in my second year. Along the way I started my own fullblood Simmental herd and continue to grow and improve it as I continue school. In the future, I look forward to working alongside many different producers and the opportunity to give back to the industry through my career. I would like to sincerely thank the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation for supporting the next generation of beef producers and their contribution to advancing the industry.

Hannah Derksen, Winkler MB

Scholarship Received: Dr. Dixon Memorial Valued at $2000

Current Education: University of Saskatchewan Program: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Jackson Corner, Caledonia ON

Scholarship Received: Trevor Vance - First Year Scholarship Valued at $2000

Current Education: University of Guelph Program: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Jackson Corner is 18 years old and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. He is from Caledonia, Ontario where alongside his family manages their small operation, Edgewater Farm, with a focus on seedstock and show cattle. Jackson is slowly growing his herd of purebred and percentage Simmentals and is very excited for the future of the Simmental breed in Canada. Jackson was introduced to the Simmental breed through junior show activities and 4-H, he has been grateful to attend local, provincial, and national Simmental shows and looks forward to attending many more in the future. Additionally, Jackson looks forward to joining the Ontario Young Canadian Simmental Association board in 2023 and becoming further involved with the junior association. Jackson is incredibly grateful to the Canadian Simmental Foundation for awarding him the Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarship.

Thank You to all Applicants

Garth Rancier, President of Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation commented “It is great to see so many high-quality applications from across Canada. Each of this year’s recipients have displayed leadership, development skills and a dedication to their community, as well as the livestock industry. Congratulations to all this year’s scholarship recipients and we wish all applicants the absolute best in your future education goals.”

The Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable Foundation that is dedicated to scholarships and educational support of youth, as well as research for the improvement of Canadian agriculture.

For more information please contact:

Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation #13 4101 – 19th St. N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 7C4

Phone: 1-403-250-7979 or email fcsf@simmental.com http://www.simmentalfoundation.com/

Cover Your Bases with Alberta Simmental

FEBRUARY

FEB. 10 GENETIC EDGE 24TH ANNUAL BULL SALE - RIMBEY, AB

FEB. 11 JNR FARMS BULL & FEMALE SALE - WILLINGDON, AB

FEB. 15 FUTURE LEGENDS 4TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL SALE INNISFAIL, AB

FEB. 17 MADER RANCHES 34TH ANNUAL BULL SALE - CARSTAIRS, AB

FEB. 17 TRIANGLE STOCK FARM 12TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL & FEMALE SALE - PARKLAND COUNTY, AB

FEB. 18 P & H RANCHING & CIRCLE G BULL SALE - INNISFAIL, AB

FEB. 18 TRIPLE THREAT 5TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE - FALUN, AB

FEB. 20 ULTRA/CZECH-MATE 6TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE INNISFAIL, AB

FEB. 21 W2 LAND & CATTLE BULL SALE – CHAPTER 5 - VERMILION, AB

FEB. 23 BULL RUSH SIMMENTAL BULL SALE - RIMBY, AB

FEB. 24 MAXWELL/RANCIER 28TH ANNUAL BULL SALE - CAMROSE, AB

FEB. 24 LONE STONE FARMS SIMMENTAL & RED ANGUS BULL SALE WESTLOCK, AB

FEB. 25 LEWIS FARMS 38TH ANNUAL BULL SALE - SPRUCE GROVE, AB

FEB. 25 TRI K CATTLE BULL & HEIFER SALE - BEAVERLODGE, AB

FEB. 26 BULL FEST ’23 SIMMENTAL BULL SALE - CAMROSE, AB

FEB. 27 BEECHINOR BROS. SIMMENTAL BULL SALE - BENTLEY, AB

FEB. 27 KSL SIMMENTALS 5TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE BEAVERLODGE, AB

MARCH

MAR. 1 RUSYLVIA CATTLE CO 3RD ANNUAL BULL SALE - DERWENT, AB MAR. 1 THE EVENT 3RD ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE - OLDS, AB MAR. 1 SPRING LAKE SIMMENTALS, THE ZIMMERS BULL SALE DAYSLAND, AB

MAR. 1 MCG SIMMENTALS & GUEST TEMPEST RED ANGUS BULL AND FEMALE SALE - STAVELY, AB

MAR. 2 WESTWAY FARMS 20TH ANNUAL BULL SALE - DIDSBURY, AB MAR. 3 CHITTICK FAMILY 12TH ANNUAL BULL SALE - MAYERTHORPE, AB MAR. 4 LOCKHART VALLEY 18TH ANNUAL BULL SALE - RIMBEY, AB MAR. 4 LEEWOOD RANCH 7TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL & FEMALE SALE MANNVILLE, AB

MAR. 6 TRANSCON’S BULL SPECTRUM SIMMENTAL SALE - INNISFAIL, AB MAR. 7 JOHNSON RANCHING 10TH ANNUAL BULL SALE - PROVOST, AB MAR. 8 PLACE YOUR BET BULL SALE - CAMROSE, AB MAR. 9 TRANSCON’S 5TH ANNUAL NEXT STEP BULL SALE

THORSBY, AB

MAR. 9 DEEG SIMMENTALS 20TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

STRATHMORE, AB

MAR. 10 NORTHERN CLASSIC 20TH ANNUAL CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL BULL SALE - GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB

MAR. 11 TRANSCON’S RED DEER COUNTY BULL SALE - INNISFAIL, AB MAR. 11 BRANDL CATTLE CO. ANGUS AND SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

JARVIE, AB

MAR. 16 TER-RON FARMS 18TH ANNUAL BULL & SELECT FEMALE SALE

FORESTBURG, AB

MAR. 17 PORTER RANCHES BULL SALE - STONY PLAIN, AB

MAR. 20 HIGHWAY 21 BULL SALE - HANNA, AB

MAR. 23 JANZEN RANCHES 30TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL & RED ANGUS BULL SALE - ROSEMARY, AB

MAR. 28

REDRICH FARMS 5TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

FORESTBURG, AB

MAR. 29 CAMDEN CATTLE CO. 11TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

NEW BRIGDEN, AB

APRIL

APR. 10 TRANSCON’S PEACH COUNTRY SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

BEAVERLODGE, AB

THE SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

After over a decade of inactivity, I am honored to announce that The Simmental Association of British Columbia is reactivated, it has a newly elected Board of Directors and is eagerly accepting new memberships. The Association was reinvigorated in the Fall of 2022, and the Board has been working feverishly since to establish new branding and presence at the fall female sales in the province. In our inaugural meeting the intent was clear – bring a fresh mindset to promoting the Simmental Breed in B.C., and with the Board selecting a dynamic team of self motivated and innovative individuals from across the Province, complemented with varying agricultural and professional backgrounds, I am confident the Simmental Breed is well represented. On behalf of the newly elected Board of Directors, representing Simmentals in BC – Welcome!

Chet Jans

President The Simmental Association of British Columbia

NEWLY ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHET JANS – PRESIDENT

Chet Jans owns and operates Fallen Timber Farms with his wife Jamie and 3 young sons, Taos, Rhett and Nash, in Groundbirch, BC. The Ranch is comprised of 150 Purebred and Fullblood Simmentals. Bulls are marketed each year in Dawson Creek at the Fallen Timber Farms Spring Select Simmental Sale, with females featured at the Ladies of the Peace Sale.

LEANNA MITCHELL – VICE PRESIDENT

I grew up on the Mitchell Cattle Co. Ranch and bought my first purebred cow at the age of 12. I was once told “show steers will buy your first car, but cows will pay for your education.” I took that to heart, and after ten years in the 4-H program my little cow herd put me through school at Olds College. I have since returned to the ranch, expanded my cow herd and annually contribute bulls to the Best Bet Bull Sale in Williams Lake, BC. I am very excited for the future of our association! We have an excellent group of directors and members that are keen on establishing the Simmental breed further within the province.

JAMIE JANS – SECRETARY

Hello everyone, I am very excited to be a part of The Simmental Association of British Columbia. I was raised on a commercial farm in Central Alberta, and now with my husband and 3 boys we run Fallen Timber Farms in Northeast B.C. We started Fallen Timber Farms with 50 Purebred females in 2011 and it has grown into 150 Purebred and Fullblood females.

FURBER – TREASURER

Hi, I’m Darlene Furber of Lone Butte, B.C, along with my husband Monty we run 3M Simmental Ranch. Monty & I started our ranch in 1980, introducing our 1st Simmental replacement heifer in 1986. We currently run a herd of 70 seed stock purebred Simmental cows and sell bulls & females. Looking forward to working with our new executive.

I’m Joe Loomis, with Polar Farms. Our ranch is located just outside of Dawson Creek, B.C. Along with my wife and 2 daughters, we raise a small herd of 45 purebred Simmental and 150 commercial cattle that we started in 2018.

Hi I’m Luke Muehlen, I live in Vanderhoof BC where I run a seed stock operation with my wife and two daughters. We started LA Ranch 10 years ago. We currently run 100 purebred cows and 350 commercial cows.

– DIRECTOR

Reanne Sanford lives in Quesnel, BC with her family and is the fifth generation to call Nine Mile Ranch home. Growing up, her family raised mainly commercial cattle. However in 1998, Reanne purchased her first Simmental female and started KRS Simmentals which has grown to a herd of over 70 purebred Simmentals.

The 2023 Simmental membership fees have been waived. To request a membership form please contact Jamie Jans jamie@fallentimberfarms.com

DARLENE

JOE LOOMIS – DIRECTOR

LUKE MUEHLEN – DIRECTOR

REANNE SANFORD

2022 SSA COMMERCIAL BREEDER OF THE YEAR!

TL FARMS INC.

TL Farms Inc is owned and operated by Trevor and Leanne Warken along with their kids Andy and Levi. They are located 6.5 miles north of Kalium Highway - halfway between Regina and Moose Jaw, SK.

TL Farms Inc. herd currently consists of 650 Simmental influenced females. While managing their own large herd, Trevor and Leanne also help Leanne’s parents at Hagerty Livestock with the day-to-day operations of their feedlot.

In their spare time, Leanne is the leader of the Moose Jaw 4-H Beef Club. Andy and Levi follow closely in their parents’ footsteps by showing Simmental influenced 4-H projects every year.

TL Farms Inc are proud Simmental producers as they purchase Simmental genetics from numerous breeders in Saskatchewan

www.sasksimmental.com

2022 SSA Commercial Breeder of the Year

SSA President Blaine Barnett presenting the farm sign to Levi, Leanne, Andy and Trevor (l-r)

Watch for these Manitoba Bull Sales 2023

February

15th STEPPLER FARMS ANNUAL BULL SALE - Miami, MB 20th RENDEZVOUS FARMS 18TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL & FEMALE SALE, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB 26th M&J / GLASMAN FARMS SIMMENTAL & ANGUS 2 YEAR BULL SALE, Russell, MB 28th HORNER / DOWNHILL / TSN ONLINE SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca

MARCH

1st MAPLE LAKE STOCK FARMS KICK OFF TO SPRING BULL SALE, Hartney, MB 2nd JP CATTLE CO. ANNUAL SIMMENTAL & ANGUS BULL SALE, Mcauley, MB 5th PREMIUM BEEF SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Kenton, MB 6th CANADIAN CENTRAL BULL & FEMALE SIMMENTAL SALE, Neepawa, MB 7th BONCHUK FARMS ANNUAL BULL SALE, Virden, MB 8th MAR MAC FARMS & GUESTS SIMMENTAL, RED & BLACK ANGUS BULL SALE, Brandon, MB 10th RAINBOW RIVER SIMMENTALS 8TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca

11th 83 SOUTH SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca

11th RANCHER’S SELECT 4TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Neepawa, MB

12th CROWE BROS. ONLINE BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca

13th MCINTOSH RANCH ONLINE SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca

13th OAKVIEW/PERKIN/TRIPLE R SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Darlingford, MB 14th AJB ONLINE SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca 14th PRAIRIE PARTNERS BULL & FEMALE SALE, Killarney, MB 15th VAN DE VELDE CATTLE & DELIGHT SIMMENTALS ONLINE BULL SALE, FarmGateAuctions.ca 16th TRANSCON’S PREMIUM BEEF SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Neepawa, MB 17th HIGH BLUFF STOCK FARMS CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL BULL SALE, Inglis, MB 24th CATTLE CAPITAL BULL SALE, McCreary MB April 1st LUNDAR BULL SALE, Lundar, MB 3rd TRANSCON’S CATTLE COUNTRY BULL SALE, Neepawa, MB

Jason Danard

TEAM - The Electronic

Auction Market

200, 5925 - 12 Street S.E. Calgary, AB T2H 2M3

Phone: (403) 234-7429 Mobile: (403) 519-8916 jasondanard@hotmail.com www.teamauctionsales.com Sue Giles

5W Simmentals 108

Adair Ranch ................................................. 102

Ag-Land Farms Ltd 50

Alameda Agencies Ltd 111

Alliance Simmental Farms 108

Alta Genetics 112

Anchor D Ranch OBC, 102

Apple Cross Cattle 64, 102

Arntzen Angus 58

Ashworth Farm & Ranch Ltd ................. 53, 106

Aumack Simmentals 106, 118

B Bar C Simmentals 11

Bar CL Livestock 102

Beechinor Bros. Simmentals 32, 33, 102

Bert’s NR Simmentals 50

Big Rock Simmentals 102

Black Gold Simmentals 67

Black River Farms ....................................... 108

Black Sand Cattle Company 108

Blush Rose Simmental Farm 41, 106

Bohrson6, 18, 43, 50, 56, 57, 63, 69, 71, 74, 75, 81, 112

Boisvert Simmental 66

Bonchuk Farms 59, 108

Boomer Creek Livestock 108

Bouchard Livestock ................................. 5, 112

Boundary Ranch 86, 87, 106

Bova-Tech Ltd 112

Bow Valley Genetics 112

Brooksland Farms 106

Brown, Grady 111

Camden Cattle Co 82

Canadian Cattlemen - Mike Millar 112

Carey, Brent .................................................. 111

Cattle Cures 111

Century Simmentals 60

Chestermere Stock Farms 64

Chittick Farms 44

Circle G Simmentals & Angus 13, 102

City View Simmentals 106

Clearwater Simmentals 38, 102

Crooked Creek Farms ................................. 109

Crossroad Farms 20, 21, 106

Curtis Simmentals 71

Czech-Mate Livestock 18, 19, 102

D & N Livestock 39

Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd. 112

Deeg Simmental 102

Destiny Simmentals ..................................... 109

Diamond B Simmentals ................................. 60

Diamond T Simmentals 102

DJ Farms 109

Donovandale Farms .................................... 109

Dora Lee Genetics 109

Dorran Markening Inc. 111

Dorran, Steve 111

Double Bar D Farms IFC, 106

Double G Simmentals 106, 118

Double Q Simmentals 64 Double R Simmentals 46

Downey Farms ............................................ 108

Downhill Simmentals 29

Dunc’s Cattle Co 109

Dwayann Simmentals 109

Eagle Valley Farms 64

Eagle-Ridge Simmentals 103

East Poplar Simmentals 47, 106

Edge, Dean 111

EDN Simmentals ......................................... 106

Edwards Angus 71

Elm Tree Farms 14, 109

Erixon Simmentals 31

Fallen Timber Farms 102

Farme Sibelle Fleck 66

Ferme BMS 66

Ferme Davenor 110

Ferme Forbell ................................................ 14

Ferme Gagnon 110

First Class Cattle Marketing 29, 41

Flying TL Simmentals 77

Foley Simmentals 109

Gardner Livestock 38 GB Farms 38 Genex 112

Gilchrist Genetics .................................... 60, 61

GJR Simmentals 106

Glasman Farms 27

Grant Rolston Photography Ltd 111

Gra-Tan Farm 44

Gravandale Simmentals 109

Grinalta Farms 103

H.S. Knill Co Ltd 112

Hairy Hill Cattle Co ...................................... 103

Handford Simmentals 73

Hannah Simmentals 103

High Bluff Stock Farm 108

High Country Cattle Services 103

Highway 21 Group 78

Hi-Tech Farms 109

Hoegl Livestock ........................................... 106

Horner Cattle Co............................................ 29

Indian River Cattle Co 109

Jamieson Genetics 109

Janzen Ranches .................................... 83, 103

Jetstream Livestock 109

JNR Farms 14

JNR Farms 103

Johnson Ranching 57, 103

JP Cattle Co 45

June Rose Charolais 118

Keato Meadow Simmentals 64, 103

Keet Simmentals ........................................... 46

Kin-Kin Cattle Co 44, 103

Kruger Farms 38

KT Ranches 6

Kulyk Simmentals 79

Kuntz Simmental Farm 75, 107

Kuzio Farms 35

KZ Simmentals 60

LaBatte Simmentals .............................. 47, 107

Langer Fleckvieh Simmentals 60

Lazy Bar-B Simmentals 107, 118

Lazy S Ranch Inc 7, 103

Leewood Ranch 49, 103

Lewis Farms 25, 103

Libke Ranch 118

Little Willow Creek Ranch 107

Lobster Point Farms .................................... 110

Lone Stone Farms 26, 103

M & J Farms 27, 108

M & R Cattle Co 103

MacKenzie Cattle Company 103

Mader Ranches 8, 9, 103

Mar Mac Farms 108

Masterfeeds 111

Maxwell Simmentals .................................... 104

McColl Simmentals 50

McCormack Family Ranch 107

MCG Simmentals 104

McIntosh Livestock 75, 107

McManus Simmentals 108

McMillen Ranching Ltd 107

MI Simmentals 104

Mindale Farms ............................................. 109

Mitchell Cattle Co 102

MRL McMillen Ranching Ltd 51

Nolara Farms 60, 61, 104

North Central Livestock Exchange 44

North Creek Simmentals 107

North Hill Simmentals 104

Northern Lights Simmentals .......................... 76

O Double E Simmentals .............................. 104

Oakview Simmentals 70

OBI Livestock Ltd 44

Oh Kay Farms

Okotoks Fleckvieh Embryo Group 104

Oslanski Simmental Farms 104

Overby Stock Farm 80

P & H Ranching 13

Palmer Charolais 68

Parkhill Ranches 104

Peace Country Simmentals 102

Pearson Farms ............................................ 104

Perkin Land & Cattle 70

Peters Simmentals 117

Pheasantdale Cattle Co 43, 107

Pine Creek Simmentals 104

Porter Ranches Ltd 74, 104

Rachido Ranch 44

Rainbow River Simmentals 63

Rancier Farms ............................................. 104

RDG Simmentals 60, 104

Red Top Livestock 64

Red Willow Ranch Ltd 54, 55

Rehorst Farms Ltd 109

RF Rancier Farms 17

Rich MC Simmentals 108

Ririe Simmentals 104

River Point Cattle Co ................................... 109

Riverbank Farms 108

Robb Farms 107

Robson Acres 109

Rosebud Simmentals 104

Rust Mountain View Ranch 110

Ruzicka Farms 65

SAJ Simmentals 75, 107

Schweitzer Simmentals 50

Scissors Creek Cattle Company.................... 77

Semex B 36

Seven-M Livestock 105 Sherger Ranching 86

Silver Lake Farms 73

Silver Smith Farms Ltd 105

Simmeron Fleckvieh Simmentals 105

Skeels, Dan 111

Skywest Simmentals ..................................... 26

Snider’s Cattle Service 69

Southpaw Cattle Company 38, 105

Spring Creek Simmentals 107

Spring Lake Simmentals 37, 105

Springer Simmentals 12

Spruce View Acres 11

Starwest Farms 11, 105

Steen Agencies Inc ....................................... 111

Steppler Farms 22, 23

Stewart Simmentals 110

Stock, Mark 111

Stone Hill Farm 110

Stone Simmentals 105

Storebo Farm 46, 107

Stout Brothers Simmentals 15

Sullivan Simmentals .................................... 110

Sully’s Farm 110

Sun Rise Simmentals 107

Sun Star Simmentals 58, 105

Sunny Valley Simmentals 56, 107

Sunville Simmentals 80

Suter Silverado Simmentals 46

Swan Lake Farms 107

Swantewitt Simmentals 72

T Bar C .IFC, 23, 39, 45, 59, 71, 75, 77, 78, 112

Team Auction Sales 112

Timberlind Auctions 111

Todd Simmentals 69, 110

Transcon Livestock CorpIBC, 14, 26, 28, 32, 37, 60, 64, 73, 76, 82, 83, 86,112, 118

Tri K Cattle 28

Triangle 33 Simmentals 77

Triple R Simmentals ...................................... 70

Triple Rose Simmentals 110

Tryon Simmentals 110

TSN Livestock 29

Ty-D Livestock 35

Tymarc Livestock 105 Ultra Livestock 18, 19

Verleysen Farms 105

Virginia Ranch ...................................... 26, 105

W2 Farms 107

W2 Land & Cattle 105

Weldehaven Farms 110

Wells’ Crossing Cattle Company 105

Westway Farms 42, 105

Wheatland Cattle Co 84, 85

Wheatland Michelson 84, 85

Windy Knoll Farm .................................. 81, 110

Wolfe Farms 34, 106

Wolfe’s Fleckvieh 38, 106

Wright’s Pro Rich Seeds 108

XRC Simmentals 108 X-T Simmentals 86

Simmental Country is the official publication of the Canadian Simmental Association. We endeavor to bring you up-to-date information and articles that are of interest to both the purebred and commercial cattlemen.

What’s Happening

JANUARY

JAN. 28 M. C. QUANTOCK “CANADA’S BULLS” BULL SALE

LLOYDMINSTER, SK

JAN. 28 LAZY S 54TH ANNUAL BULL POWER SALE MAYERTHORPE, AB

JAN. 30 THE GENETIC VAULT FARMGATE TIMED AUCTIONS

FEBRUARY

FEB. 4 HILL 70 QUANTOCK RANCH LTD. BARN BURNIN’ BULL SALE

LLOYDMINSTER, SK

FEB. 4 KT RANCH BULL SALE MOOSE JAW, SK

FEB. 4 SPRINGER SIMMENTALS DECORAH, IA

FEB. 7 BLAIRS.AG CATTLE CO & GUESTS PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE BULL SALE SEDLEY, SK

FEB. 9 RUST MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH 12TH ANNUAL BULL SALE MERCER, ND

FEB. 10 GENETIC EDGE 24TH ANNUAL BULL SALE RIMBEY, AB

FEB. 11 JNR FARMS BULL & FEMALE SALE WILLINGDON, AB

FEB. 12 ROD & STARS SIMMENTAL BULL SALE DLMS.CA

FEB. 15 STEPPLER FARMS BULL SALE MIAMI, MB

FEB. 15 FUTURE LEGENDS 4TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL SALE INNISFAIL, AB

FEB. 17 MADER RANCHES 34TH ANNUAL BULL SALE CARSTAIRS, AB

FEB. 17 TRIANGLE STOCK FARM 12TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL & FEMALE SALE PARKLAND COUNTY, AB

FEB. 18 P & H RANCHING & CIRCLE G BULL SALE INNISFAIL, AB

FEB. 18 TRIPLE THREAT 5TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE FALUN, AB

FEB. 18 STATION GENETIQUE DO LA BEAUCE ST. MARTIN, QC

FEB. 19 ELM TREE FARMS ONLINE BULL SALE DLMS.CA

FEB. 20 RENDEZVOUS FARMS 19TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MONDAY SIMMENTAL BULL STE. ROSE DU LAC, MB

FEB. 20 ULTRA/CZECH-MATE 6TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE INNISFAIL, AB

FEB. 21 W2 LAND & CATTLE BULL SALE – CHAPTER 5 VERMILION, AB

FEB. 22 CROSSROAD FARMS 17TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE SHELL LAKE, SK

FEB. 23 BULL RUSH SIMMENTAL BULL SALE RIMBEY, AB

FEB. 23 ROBB/HOEGL/GREENWOOD 18TH ANNUAL BULL SALE LLOYDMINSTER, SK

FEB. 24 MAXWELL/RANCIER 28TH ANNUAL BULL SALE CAMROSE, AB

FEB. 24 LONE STONE FARMS SIMMENTAL & RED ANGUS BULL SALE WESTLOCK, AB

FEB. 25 SELECT BULL SALE SHAWINIGAN, QC

FEB. 25 LEWIS FARMS 38TH ANNUAL BULL SALE SPRUCE GROVE, AB

FEB. 25 TRI K CATTLE BULL & HEIFER SALE BEAVERLODGE, AB

FEB. 26 M&J / GLASMAN FARMS SIMMENTAL & ANGUS TWO YEAR OLD BULL & FEMALE SALE RUSSELL, MB

FEB. 26 BULL FEST ’23 SIMMENTAL BULL SALE CAMROSE, AB

FEB. 26&27 HORNER/DOWNHILL/TSN ONLINE BULL SALE ONLINE FARMGATE AUCTION

FEB. 27 BEECHINOR BROS. SIMMENTAL BULL SALE BENTLEY, AB

FEB. 27 ERIXON SIMMENTALS BULL & FEMALE SALE CLAVET, SK

FEB. 27 KSL SIMMENTALS 5TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE BEAVERLODGE, AB

FEB. 27 THE KUZIO FARM AND TY-D LIVESTOCK BULL SALE DLSM.CA

FEB. 28 DOUBLE BAR D “BEST OF BOTH WORLDS” 23RD ANNUAL BULL SALE

GRENFELL, SK

MARCH

MAR. 1 RUSYLVIA CATTLE CO 3RD ANNUAL BULL SALE DERWENT, AB

MAR. 1 THE EVENT 3RD ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE OLDS, AB MAR. 1 SPRING LAKE SIMMENTALS, THE ZIMMERS - BULL SALE DAYSLAND, AB MAR. 1 MCG SIMMENTALS & GUEST TEMPEST RED ANGUS BULL AND FEMALE SALE

STAVELY, AB MAR. 1 MAPLE LAKE STOCK FARMS KICK OFF TO SPRING BULL SALE

HARTNEY, MB MAR. 1 D & N LIVESTOCK BULL SALE

PEEBLES, SK MAR. 2 JP CATTLE CO. SIMMENTAL & ANGUS BULL SALE

MCAULEY, MB MAR. 2 PHEASANTDALE 19TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

BALCARRES, SK MAR. 2 WESTWAY FARMS 20TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

DIDSBURY, AB MAR. 2 BLUSHROSE BULL SALE

UNITY, SK MAR. 3 LABATTE SIMMENTALS 43RD ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

MOOSE JAW, SK MAR. 3 FERME GAGNON INC. & GUESTS 24TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

CHENEVILLE, PQ

MAR. 3 CHITTICK FAMILY 12TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

MAYERTHORPE, AB MAR. 4 BRIDGE CITY SIMMENTAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

SASKATOON, SK MAR. 4 MCMILLEN RANCHING LTD 29TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

CARIEVALE, SK MAR. 4 LOCKHART VALLEY 18TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

RIMBEY, AB

MAR. 4 LEEWOOD RANCH 7TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

MANNVILLE, AB MAR. 4 LA FERMIERE FOLLE’S SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

DLMS

MAR. 5 FERME GAGNON INC. 23RD ANNUAL BULL SALE

CHENEVILLE, QC

MAR. 5 PREMIUM BEEF SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

KENTON, MB

MAR. 5 MARCH MADNESS ONLINE FROZEN GENETICS DLMS.CA

MAR. 5 CANADIAN DONORS FALL CALVING PREGNANT RECIPIENT SALE DLMS.CA

MAR. 6 TRANSCON’S BULL SPECTRUM SIMMENTAL SALE

INNISFAIL, AB

MAR. 6 RED WILLOW RANCH BULL & FEMALE SALE

CUTKNIFE, SK MAR. 6 ASHWORTH FARM & RANCH 20TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL SALE OUNGRE, SK MAR. 6 GREENVALLEY RANCH ONLINE BULL SALE DLMS.CA MAR. 7 BONCHUK FARMS ANNUAL BULL SALE VIRDEN, MB MAR. 7 JOHNSON RANCHING 10TH ANNUAL BULL SALE PROVOST, AB MAR. 8 SUNNY VALLEY SIMMENTALS 33RD ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

HANLEY, SK MAR. 8 MAR MAC FARMS AND GUESTS BULL SALE

BRANDON, MB MAR. 8 PLACE YOUR BET BULL SALE

CAMROSE, AB MAR. 9 TRANSCON’S 5TH ANNUAL NEXT STEP BULL SALE

THORSBY, AB MAR. 9 DEEG SIMMENTALS 20TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

STRATHMORE, AB MAR. 10&11 RAINBOW RIVER SIMMENTALS 8TH ANNUAL ONLINE BULL SALE

DLMS.CA

MAR. 10 RUZICKA FARMS RANCHERS CHOICE SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

ONLINE FARMGATE AUCTIONS

MAR. 10 NORTHERN CLASSIC 20TH ANNUAL CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB MAR. 10&11 SWANTEWITT AND SAGE BULL SALE

ONLINE FARMGATE AUCTION MAR. 11 SWANTEWITT AND SAGE BULL SALE

SHININGBANK, AB MAR. 11 83 SOUTH SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

FARMGATEAUCTION.CA MAR. 11 SYNERGIE 12TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

STE-SOPHIE DE LEVRARD, QC MAR. 11 TRANSCON’S RED DEER COUNTY BULL SALE INNISFAIL, AB

MAR. 11

BLACK GOLD SIMMENTALS BULL & FEMALE SALE

LLOYDMINSTER, SK

MAR. 11 RANCHERS SELECT 4TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL SALE NEEPAWA, MB

MAR. 11 BRANDL CATTLE CO. ANGUS AND SIMMENTAL BULL SALE JARVIE, AB

MAR. 11 VENTE DE TAUREAUX SYNERGIE BULL SALE

SAINTE-SOPHIE-DE-LEVRARD, QC

MAR. 12 CROWE BROS. ONLINE BULL SALE DLMS.CA

MAR. 12 CANADIAN MADE ONLINE SIMMENTAL BULL SALE DLMS.CA

MAR. 13 SOUTH SASK SIMMENTAL & ANGUS SALE MOOSE JAW, SK

MAR. 13 MCINTOSH RANCH & GUEST ONLINE BULL SALE DLMS.CA

MAR. 13 OAKVIEW / PERKIN / TRIPLE R SIMMENTAL BULL SALE DARLINGFORD, MB

MAR. 13 PALMER CHAROLAIS 12TH ANNUAL BULL SALE BLADWORTH, SK

MAR. 14 PRAIRIE PARTNERS BULL SALE KILLARNEY, MB

MAR. 14 KUNTZ-MCINTOSH-SAJ 24TH ANNUAL BULL SALE LLOYDMINSTER, SK

MAR. 14 AJB LIVESTOCK ONLINE BULL SALE DLMS.CA

MAR. 15 KT RANCH BULL SALE CHERRYVILLE, BC

MAR. 15 VAN DE VELDE CATTLE & DELIGHT SIMMENTALS ONLINE BULL SALE FARMGATEAUCTIONS.CA

MAR. 16 TER-RON FARMS 18TH ANNUAL BULL & SELECT FEMALE SALE FORESTBURG, AB

MAR. 16 NORTHERN LIGHT SIMMENTALS BULL SALE ROSSBURN, MB

MAR. 17 PORTER RANCHES BULL SALE STONY PLAIN, AB

MAR. 17 HIGH BLUFF STOCK FARMS CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

INGLIS, MB

MAR. 18 PROUDLY WESTERN SIMMENTAL BULL SALE WHITEWOOD, SK

MAR. 18 19TH ANNUAL KULYK SIMMENTALS BULL SALE NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK

MAR. 18 BALAMORE FARM THICKNESS SELLS BULL SALE VILLAGE, NS

MAR. 19 WINDY KNOLL FARM BULL SALE KINGSTON, NS

MAR. 19 KULYK SIMMENTALS 19TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

MAR. 19

LLOYDMINSTER, SK

TRANSCON’S PREMIUM BEEF SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

NEEPAWA, MB

MAR. 19 THE BOYS OF WINDY KNOLL ONLINE BULL SALE

ONLINE FARMGATE AUCTIONS

MAR. 20 HIGHWAY 21 BULL SALE

HANNA, AB

MAR. 23 JANZEN RANCHES 30TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL & RED

ANGUS BULL SALE

ROSEMARY, AB

MAR. 23 WHEATLAND CATTLE CO 19TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

BIENFAIT, SK

MAR. 24 SUNVILLE SIMMENTALS & OVERBY STOCK FARMS

ANNUAL BULL SALE

MCREARY, MB

MAR. 25 PERROT 6TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

ALAMEDA, SK

MAR. 25 LA / BAR M / CROSBY BULL SALE

VANDERHOOF, BC

MAR. 25 COUNTRY ROOTS BULL SALE

VANDERHOOF, BC

MAR. 26 BEST OF THE BREEDS BULL SALE

MAR. 27

YORKTON, SK

SOUTHWEST SHOWCASE 14TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

SWIFT CURRENT, SK

MAR. 28 REDRICH FARMS 5TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

FORESTBURG, AB

MAR. 29 CAMDEN CATTLE CO. 11TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

NEW BRIGDEN, AB

APRIL

APR. 1 SIX MILE RANCH 48TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

FIR MOUNTAIN, SK

APR. 1 MARITIME BEEF TEST STATION BULL SALE

NAPPAN, NS

APR. 1 LUNDAR BULL SALE

LUNDAR, MB

APR. 2 TRANSCON’S ADVANTAGE BULL SALE

SASKATOON, SK

APR. 3 TRANSCON’S CATTLE COUNTRY SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

ASHERN, MB

APR. 3 SPIRIT OF THE NORTH BULL SALE

SPIRITWOOD, SK

APR. 10 TRANSCON’S PEACH COUNTRY SIMMENTAL BULL SALE

BEAVERLODGE, AB

SALE CALENDAR 2023

FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 11 JNR Farms Bull & Female Sale

Willingdon, AB

Monday, February 20 Rendezvous Farms 19th Annual Holiday Monday Simmental Bull & Female Sale Ste. Rose du Lac, MB

Friday, February 24 Lone Stone Farms Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale Westlock, AB

Saturday, February 25 Tri K Cattle Bull & Heifer Sale with Albrecht Farms

Beaverlodge, AB

Monday, February 27 Beechinor Bros. & Guests Bull & Heifer Sale Bentley, AB

MARCH

Wednesday, March 1 Spring Lake Simmentals, The Zimmers - Bull Sale Daysland, AB

Friday, March 3 Labatte Simmentals 43rd Annual Bull & Female Sale Moose Jaw, SK

Saturday, March 4 Bridge City Simmental Bull & Female Sale Saskatoon, SK

Monday, March 6 Transcon’s Bull Spectrum Sale Innisfail, AB

Thursday, March 9 Transcon’s 5th Annual Next Step Bull Sale Thorsby, AB

Saturday, March 11 Transcon’s Red Deer County Bull Sale Innisfail, AB

Tuesday, March 14 Prairie Partners Bull Sale Killarney, MB

Thursday, March 16 Northern Light Simmentals Bull Sale Neepawa, MB

Friday, March 17 High Bluff Stock Farms Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale Inglis, MB

Sunday, March 19 Transcon’s Premium Beef Simmental Bull Sale Neepawa, MB

Thursday, March 23 Janzen Ranches 30th Annual Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale Rosemary, AB

Monday, March 27 Southwest Showcase Simmental Bull Sale Swift Current, SK Wednesday, March 29 Camden Cattle Co. 11th Annual Bull & Female Sale with guest Niwa Ranching New Brigden, AB

APRIL

Saturday, April 1 Transcon’s Advantage Bull Sale Saskatoon, SK

Monday, April 3 Transcon’s Cattle Country Simmental Bull Sale Ashern, MB

Monday, April 10 Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale Beaverlodge, AB