Attention to good quality Simmental cattle earns Saskatchewan Commercial Breeder of the Year Award
While crossbred cattle were good, the Joorisity family of southern Saskatchewan has found that a straight-bred Simmental herd produces the quality cattle being sought after in the marketplace.
The calves achieve excellent weaning weights on native and tame grass pastures, their heifers have been consistent award winners in Canadian Western Agribition commercial cattle competitions, and buyers return year after year looking for their top quality steers.
“We’ve developed a program that produces high quality cattle, that do well in our environment,” says Justin Joorisity, who along with his wife Martina and father Wade own and operate Wadella Ranch, near Kipling, Sask. “We’ve been really happy with the performance of our straight-bred Simmental herd, so the plan is to just keep fine tuning what appears to be working.”
Their commitment to producing high quality commercial Simmental cattle over the years also earned them recognition as the Saskatchewan Simmental Association Commercial Breeder of the Year in 2023.
The Joorisity connection to Simmental cattle goes back to the late 1970s, when Wade was starting out and had assembled a 100 head cowherd. “The first bull I bought was a Simmental bull in 1979,” he says. “I liked the performance of that breeding program so over the next few years I bought five more Simmental bulls.”
Wade was born at Bethune, Sask. and moved with his family to the Kipling area in 1963. As a young man he started the small commercial beef herd, but he also had a love for horses and got involved in the PMU industry, raising registered Percheron and Quarter Horses.
“As I got more involved with the horses I couldn’t commit the time needed to properly run beef cattle, so I dispersed the herd and concentrated on expanding the PMU business, building barns, and raising purebred horses.” Wade and his late wife Ella move to their own property and established Wadella Ranch in 1985. He stayed with the horse industry until the early 2000s as the PMU business and markets started to decline.
In early 2000s, Wade and youngest son Justin, seeing some instability in the PMU industry each bought a few cows anticipating changes ahead. As Justin was completing high school in 2007 he had an interest in joining the farm operation full time.
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So in 2009 as Justin joined the operation, Wadella Ranch changed direction from being a PMU operation and got back into the beef business. And again Simmental cattle were the focus.
The horses were sold and “we were able to buy a sizeable herd of red commercial Simmental cows in a dispersal sale, and then picked up a couple other smaller groups, and that’s how we started again,” says Wade. “I was really impressed with Simmental cattle I had with my first small herd and I wanted to continue with Simmental.”
STRAIGHT-BRED BREEDING PROGRAM
Although for a number of years Wadella Ranch operated a Simmental/Red Angus cross breeding program, today the farm runs about 400 head of high percentage, straight -bred commercial Simmental cattle.
“We were using Red Angus bulls, primarily interested in producing lower birth weight calves with heifers,” says Justin. “In about 2017 we tried Simmental bulls with lower birth weight EPDs on our heifers and it worked out very well, perhaps even better than with the Red Angus bulls. Heifers experienced very little calving difficulty, so then we just went to a straight red Simmental breeding program.” Today on average, mature cows are producing calves with about 100 pound birth weights, while heifers are producing calves in the 80 to 85 pound birth weight range.
Also he says today there are a minimal number of cows that are three-quarter blood, with most of the herd being seven-eighths Simmental with many qualifying as purebred.
The Wadella Ranch herd season starts with heifers beginning to calve February 1st, with the rest of the cowherd starting to calve March 1. Usually all calves are on the ground by the end of April.
The herd is held close in to the farmyard as they get close to calving, and with large barns from the former PMU operation available, most females calve indoors. Cow-calf pairs are then moved to a separate area of the yard, and as the snow goes then move out on to nearby pastureland with plenty of bush providing natural cover.
To save time in the fall when the ranch uses electronic marketing, steer and heifer calves are sorted early in the year. Mature cows and calves are sorted shortly after calves are born. Cows with steer calves are held in one area while cows with heifer calves are in another. The first and second calvers are sorted in a similar fashion at turnout time. While cattle are on pasture in different groups, basically females with steer calves are in one area, while females with heifer calves are in another
“Sooner or later we’re going to have to sort steers from heifers, so we do it at some point before cattle go out to pasture.” says Justin. “And we are able to keep the cowcalf pairs with steers and heifers separate for the grazing season. For the past six or seven years we have used TEAM (the electronic auction market) to sell our steers. Our steers are pre-sold so we can go out in September, make a video of the steers on pasture and they are already sorted. Buyers can see an even group of calves. We can make the video, sell the steers and then they stay out on pasture until weaning in October. “
Breeding season starts with bulls turned out with heifers around April 20, and with the cowherd around May 20. As the growing season progresses, the cattle are moved out to summer pasture anytime between May 20 to June 1. Wadella Ranch has about 2,000 acres of pasture, hay and annual cropland on the home place, another 3,000 acres of rented pasture, some of it about 20 miles away and the ranch is also a patron on a former PFRA community pasture located about 25 miles from home base. Cow-calf pairs head out to pasture with the herd split into groups between the home place, rented and community
pastures. First and second calvers are in one group, mature cows in a second group and heifers in a third group. The community pasture has mostly native grasses, while the home place and other rented pasture is primarily tame grass. The Joorisity’s also produce all their own winter feed that includes corn and barley silage, and about 1,500 large round bales of hay and greenfeed as well as some straw.
Cattle are brought home from pasture in early to mid October with calves weaned around October 20. Steer calves average about 675 pound weaning weight, while heifers are about 650 pounds.
“The steers have already been pre-sold on the TEAM service, so they are shipped soon after weaning,” says Justin, noting they ship two potloads — about 180 to 185 steers— to finishing operations. “We preg-check the cows at the same time, and then they head back out to pasture.”
REPEAT CUSTOMERS
“Particularly since we switched to the straight-bred program we have been able to produce an even groups of steers that are sought after by repeat buyers,” says Wade. “For a few years our steers went to Red Coat Feeders in Saskatchewan and for the last three years they have been going to St. Helen’s Meat Packers in Toronto.” St. Helens works with associated feedlots to finish cattle for their marketing program.
While they have been assessing the heifer crop during the grazing season, the final decision is made at weaning selecting about 100 head of good heifers to be kept as replacements for their own herd, perhaps a second group to be sold as replacements as either open or bred heifers and then a third group that will be sent to market. Heifers being kept as replacement animals are placed on feed in the yard.
Also for the past six to seven years, Wadella Ranch has been entering heifers in the commercial cattle show at Agribition in Regina. “Depending on the year we take between five and 10 head of open heifers and perhaps five to10 head of bred heifers,” says Justin. “The first couple years we took reserve champion for groups of five heifer calves, the third year we were reserve champions with bred heifers. That was followed the next year with heifers being selected as both reserve and grand champion and last year we were reserve champion again.”
After weaning, the cowherd will remain on pasture for a few weeks, with some supplemental feeding starting in mid-November, and then full feed when snow arrives. They plan on about 200 days of winter-feeding.
Cattle are fed a TMR (total mixed ration) of either barley or corn silage mixed with hay or straw, depending on the stage of pregnancy. The barley silage TMR is usually fed up until calving, with the corn silage TMR is fed after calving.
The Joorisity’s are proud of the beef herd they have developed with Simmental genetics over the years. “To me performance has always been the main feature of the Simmental breed,” says Wade. “They just consistently perform well even in dryer years when grass quality isn’t as good, the cows are able to milk and produce excellent calves. The cows have a good frame size and I have to give Simmental breeders credit for adapting Simmental cattle to Canadian pasture conditions.
“We keep our herd in good condition,” Wade adds. “I have to admit as I’m running the TMR feeder wagon during the winter, I probably give them a little extra corn silage...nothing goes hungry here.”
And Justin adds that Simmental cattle are just excellent to work with. “We’re calving in late winter and early spring and around the cows and heifers on a daily basis and the disposition of these cattle is second to none,” he says. “With my dad, myself and now my wife Martina checking cattle they need to be easy to work with. There is no room here for temperamental cattle.
“And yes their overall performance is outstanding as well. People talk about something being a terminal breed and others having maternal traits, in my view Simmental has it all.”
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By Bruce Holmquist General Manager, Canadian Simmental Association
IT’S A DIFFERENT GAME
Seventeen years is a significant amount of time and this Commercial Country marks seventeen years since we introduced the “Gatepost” to Simmental Country. I remember very well sitting down with my friend Ted Serhienko trying to figure out a catchy tagline to label these thoughts and opinions on the beef industry. This label was so catchy that the Beef Cattle Research Council decided to use it later as well! Imitation is always the greatest form of flattery, and I always enjoy hearing readers’ thoughts, all 16,000 of you.
As we enter the enter the 119th version of this “Gatepost” it is especially enjoyable to write about the current cattle market outlook in a very positive view. We are currently riding a wave of optimism in the beef industry and seeing unprecedented demand for beef (price X volume = demand). Consumers are eating more beef than ever, and at a higher price at the meat case and retail level. Salvage value for cull cows, and especially bulls, are at record levels, and it appears that calf prices this fall may reach historic highs.
Heavy weight Simmental influenced calves will again demand a premium as they cross the scales, and they will push it down hard. Astute cattlemen selling their calves this fall know that pounds pay above all else, and that’s often the difference in remaining viable in today’s economy, as well as creating a platform towards building successful operations for the future.
Five years ago, who would have imagined that slaughter bulls would sell for $5500.00 or that cull cows would exceed $2500. God bless those who hung on, and if we can’t realize a profit at these prices, we had better fine-tune our management practices or consider exiting the industry and leave it to the producers who can. Today is a great exit point and although those are harsh words to some, it’s a strong reminder that just because Grandpa did things a certain way, doesn’t mean that will work in today’s industry. We are in the business of producing food not replicating traditions.
The Canadian Simmental Association had technical sessions at the recent World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation Congress. During the event, Dr. Kee Jim presented on the recent process of infusing beef genetics into the dairy sector, labeled by some as “beef on dairy”. During his presentation, which is found at www.simmental.com, Kee explained the reasoning, as well as the economics, associated with this new reality in beef production. In 2023 there was just less than 1 million dairy cows in Canada and approximately 3.5 million beef cows. That is far less than twenty years ago and likely to decline. From that cowherd we are producing more beef than ever in history, so how is that?
It is because of a change at the packer level in accepting, and one could argue demanding heavier carcasses, and creating the discussion of if our cattle are on feed longer than needed. The larger carcass weight is obviously better met by a larger framed animal which the beef on dairy phenotype provides. While some seedstock producers continue to reduce frame size, as well as reducing birthweight and tout efficiency in doing that, the reality is that the packers continue to want larger animals! This is not a concern if you have your own farm to fork meat business but for the mainstream of the beef industry it is becoming a huge issue.
There are some beef producers who are alarmed at the thought of conflict that beef on dairy has created, because “they are taking bunk space in feedlots and reducing demand for straight beef calves”. To those folks I suggest they keep in mind that every dairy cow only produces one calf per year and all dairy producers are striving for is to produce a calf with better meat quality. Maybe that should be a lesson for us all.
Just some random thoughts but one thing I know for sure … it’s a great time to be in the beef business but remember it’s not the same business that your Grandpa was in!
Breed IMPROVEMENT
By Sean McGrath Breed Improvement Coordinator for the Canadian Simmental Association
THE GENETIC POWER OF COLLABORATION
One of the great accomplishments of the Canadian Simmental Association membership is their database. In that dataset there are over 1.5 million animals with millions of phenotype records. The entire dataset has been built by members (and staff) one animal record at a time.
This dataset has been used to track pedigree, animal sales, membership and commercial data for decades. It has also empowered Simmental members to improve genetic selection in the breed through sciencebased approaches that have led in no small part to the success of the breed currently.
One of the most powerful uses of the CSA database is in collaboration with others. Past examples include research projects and a joint North American evaluation. Currently, CSA data is pooled into a genetic evaluation with International Genetic Solutions (IGS) that represents one of the largest beef cattle evaluations in the world.
Why would CSA want to collaborate in an effort such as this? It is much more than having EPD values that are comparable to ASA, although that is one of the benefits. Other partners coming onstream with IGS include Simmental associations from Australia and New Zealand. This means that Canadian breeders wanting to source or sell genetics have comparable EPD values in those markets as well.
On a bigger picture, the collaborations CSA engages in also serve to increase the dataset size. Why does this matter? Imagine a hockey player at the start of his NHL career. The kid was a high draft pick and did well in Junior, but until they get some league experience and a track record, there is always a chance they will be a bust. Once they have some games and playoff experience under their belt, we have a lot better idea of the type of leader or even superstar they will be. Combining datasets is the same as adding game experience in the big leagues, except this time it is helping us assess genetic merit.
Participation in IGS takes our Canadian based sires and results in nearly 4.5 times more available data. This makes our genetic predictions better. It basically accelerates young animals into the position of being a league veteran.
Another massive advantage of collaborating with our data is that it lets us increase the speed and scale of research and development. This is true for several reasons, but the biggest two are speed of data collection and access to professionals. For example, work is ongoing on feed intake and cow herd fertility measures. For CSA to collect a large enough dataset to develop evaluations for these traits would potentially take several years and be quite expensive. By working with other organizations, large datasets for use in research and development can be assembled much more quickly and cost effectively, thus accelerating development of important traits. Another good example of the power of larger datasets in the last few years is the development and use of genomics in our genetic evaluations. Understanding of genomic data requires significant volumes of both data and DNA test results to understand the impacts of specific SNP markers. Collaboration has greatly improved the quality and pace of this work.
The other part of this is the scientists who look at and evaluate the data. Collaboration allows for cost sharing of staff members with specialized expertise that may be too expensive for a single association to support. This includes animal breeders, computer programmers, and extension personnel. Each participating association directly benefits from the results of this work, and it results in improved selection tools and ultimately a genetically better product for Simmental breeders.
As we move forward the spirit of collaboration will likely continue to be important for the success of Simmental breeders and their product. Canadian Simmental have benefited and will continue to benefit from finding and working with partners excited in moving the breed and the beef industry in a positive direction.
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By Roy Lewis, DVM
SHORTAGE OF VETERINARIANS ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AREAS
There is huge talk about the shortage of veterinarians especially large animal but also small animal emergency etc out there in society. Recent announcement that the Calgary Veterinary School will expand from the current 50 students as of four years ago to 100 students that will start in fall of 2025. I would suggest as producers either purebred or commercial raising cattle or other production animals what are some current strategies you need to seek out to help your situation. This will vary depending on your geographic location and type of services you may need.
The purebred breeders often do require from herd health services such as semen evaluation of herd and sale bulls and repro services to embryo and semen collection specialists. The emergency work in my eyes has been greatly reduced because of you the producers as calving ease leads to less dystocias and caesarians and prolapses. Also then the complications of hard calvings are greatly reduced as well. The bottom-line is there are still a few necessary emergencies and one needs access to a veterinary service that provides emergency services. There is also the regulatory work for cattle being exported or bulls going into AI studs. As this work becomes more beauocratic fewer veterinarians are doing this service.
The biggest apparent shortage appears at calving season as emergencies when veterinarians are busy doing herd work in many cases. Have as good a relationship with your local veterinary clinic and all veterinarians involved is a start. You all should know by now that the majority of veterinarians graduating these days are female (80%-90%). They are still more than capable and for production animal work, producers I think have gotten very used to accepting and even praising the female veterinarins work.
How do we as veterinarians rectify this shortage? For me the emergency work, individual medicine work, regulatory work if the clinic has haul in facilities that is a great advantage to you and them from an economic and time commitment for the veterinarian. They most often have time to fit you in and that is where the veterinary technicians are utilized to their full potential in large animals. From history taking, triage, treatment, processing lab work and collection. Really making the diagnosis and performing say an actual surgery are still in the hands of the veterinarian. The larger clinics will have veterinarians out on herd work as well as someone in the clinic on most days.
If you have the need for these veterinary emergencies find a clinic that performs the service and be prepared to bring them in that keeps the veterinarian efficient and can serve a big area for emergencies. I am more familiar in Alberta but slowly over time regional clinics that are bigger having more veterinarians employed and thus more back up lab facilities etc. are becoming the norm. They also employ a fair number of veterinary technicians which are having their scope of practice expanded so they can do more things such as BSE testing under supervision and
in some cases pregnancy checking if they have the formal training. I personally would like to see their scope expanded even more depending on the talent of the technician and the mentorship they have been given. I know it is tough in some areas that over time have had clinics shut down. Usually herd health work if organized is booked in and veterinarians are starting to do a certain area on a certain day having producers collaborate and then using where possible telemedicine. Telemedicine will definitely help in the future where the use of videos pictures of clinical cases or autopsies can have your veterinarian help you remotely. There are some semi-retired veterinarians taking on the tel-medicine role and with their vast experience they can help you out in many cases. Producers may pay a fee for this of course but depending on the producer’s capabilities timeliness and having medications on hand may lead to a favorable outcome at a much-reduced cost. This again requires the VCPR (veterinary client patient relationship) and can be worked into a herd agreement. Some partially retired vets can be coaxed back into practice even if just to do the tele-medicine.
Some clinics are acquiring foreign trained veterinarians to complete the team and they often like working in a rural location. Please keep in mind they have passed the necessary exams etc to make them qualified to practice in Canada or they can work under supervision until all the requirements are met.
Keep in mind for herd work that your facilities may play a big role. You want the veterinarian to be happy working in your facility. Quicker processing, semen testing, pregnancy checking may mean a lower price but also more time for you in the day. I can’t say more how a good handling tub system leading to a hydraulic chute and palpation cage makes things go smoother and quicker. You also do not loose patience and both yourself and the veterinarian are not exhausted at the end of the day. Try and group schedule in an area and clinics should do the same to clump calls together again increasing efficiency. I realize not every one can afford a hydraulic system and my rule of thumb used to be 200 head as the cutoff to purchase a hydraulic chute but with timed AI and more passes through the chute each year maybe this number should be lower. Used hydraulic chutes are becoming available.
If you are a specific geographic area that is short of veterinarians this may take time but perhaps a community clinic or have a scholarship to defray tuition for a specific vet student to apply for and come back into a specific area could work. Bigger clinics have in some cases got satellite clinics that may work and feed into the main clinic. In the veterinary schools the acceptance formula is trying to reach out to more well rounded students. The issue of course is less population in rural means there are less say farm kids that apply. There is also still a huge shortage of veterinarians for small animal practice as well.
It may pay to ask your herd veterinarian what you are supposed to do in an emergency. In Alberta at least the veterinary by-laws say you need to provide emergency service or have arrangements for veterinary services available. I am seeing areas such as specific areas in BC doing a shared call between several clinics. Your area is bigger but the sharing of on call keeps veterinarians from burning out and leaving the profession earlier. Those veterinary services could very well be hauling into an emergency clinic.
You will find many clinics in an area working together for the better good of a client. That is sharing emergencies or expertise and as an example your embryo transplant vet helping with a repro problem or perhaps semen testing your bulls in some cases. I know the pharmacy supplies sometimes direct producers to certain clinics but make sure the clinical expertise herd services and arrangements for emergency services those clinics provide are acceptable to you. To me also having the personality that complements yours is evident. I always had way better results for clients that trusted and had faith in me and the service for them was always better I felt.
There is also an answering service out there that employs veterinary technicians to help decide which emergencies need to be dealt with now and which can be triaged till a later date. Progress is being made and everyone can do his or her part. Lots of optimism but the big expansion in the veterinary school in Calgary plus foreign trained vets and telemedicine will be the three greatest improvements in the near future in my eyes that will help service you the producers.
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Par Bruce Holmquist Dirécteur général - Association Simmental du Canada
LE CONTEXTE EST DIFFÉRENT
Dix-sept ans, ça représente une période assez longue et, avec cette édition de la revue Commercial Country, cela fait dix-sept ans que nous avons introduit la chronique « Gatepost » à la revue Simmental Country. Je me souviens très bien d’avoir discuté avec mon ami Ted Serhienko pour essayer de trouver un slogan accrocheur qui marquerait bien ces pensées et opinions sur l’industrie du boeuf. Cette appellation était tellement accrocheuse que le Conseil de recherche sur les bovins de boucherie (“Beef Cattle Research Council”) a aussi décidé de l’utiliser plus tard ! Se faire imiter procure toujours une grande forme de flatterie, et j’aime toujours écouter les propos de nos 16 000 lecteurs.
Alors que nous entrons dans la 119e version de ce « Gatepost », il est particulièrement agréable d’écrire sur les perspectives actuelles du marché bovin avec le contexte si favorable. Nous sommes actuellement dans une vague d’optimisme dans l’industrie du bœuf et nous constatons une demande sans précédent pour le bœuf (prix X volume = demande). Les consommateurs mangent plus de viande de bœuf que jamais et à un prix plus élevé tant au niveau des ventes en gros que du commerce de détail. La valeur sur le marché des vaches de réforme, et particulièrement des taureaux, est à un niveau record, et il semble que les prix des veaux d’embouche pourraient atteindre des sommets historiques cet automne.
Les veaux croisés Simmental de qualité feront plier la balance et ils obtiendront une prime à la vente. Les éleveurs de bovins astucieux qui vendent leurs veaux cet automne savent que les livres totales vendues importent plus que tout, et c’est souvent la différence pour rester viable dans l’économie d’aujourd’hui ainsi que pour créer un tremplin permettant de bâtir des fermes profitables pour l’avenir.
Il y a cinq ans, qui aurait pu imaginer que les taureaux de réforme se vendraient pour 5500 $ ou que les vaches de réforme dépasseraient 2500 $. Que Dieu bénisse ceux qui ont persévéré, et si nous ne pouvons pas réaliser de profit à ces prix, il serait préférable d’améliorer nos pratiques de gestion ou d’envisager de quitter l’industrie et de laisser cela aux producteurs qui le peuvent. La présente situation est un excellent point de sortie et, même si ce sont des mots durs à entendre pour certains, c’est un important rappel que juste parce que grand-père a fait les choses d’une certaine façon, cela ne signifie pas que ça fonctionnera dans l’industrie actuelle. Nous sommes en affaires pour produire des aliments et non pas pour répéter des traditions.
L’Association Simmental canadienne a tenu des séances techniques au récent congrès mondial de la Fédération Simmental Fleckvieh. Au cours de l’événement, le Dr Kee Jim a présenté un exposé sur la pratique récente des croisements de génétiques de boucherie dans le secteur laitier, que certains appellent « boucherie sur laitier ». Durant sa présentation, qui se trouve sur www.simmental. com, Kee a expliqué le raisonnement, ainsi que les considérants économiques associés à cette nouvelle réalité dans la production de bœuf. En 2023, il y avait un peu moins d’un million de vaches laitières au Canada et environ 3,5 millions de vaches de boucherie. Cela est beaucoup moins qu’il y a vingt ans et c’est susceptible de décliner davantage. Avec ce cheptel, nous produisons plus de bœuf que jamais dans l’histoire, alors comment cela se fait-il ?
Cela est dû à un changement au niveau des abattoirs qui acceptent, et on pourrait même dire qui exigent des carcasses plus lourdes, ce qui engendre des discussions sur le fait que nos bovins sont engraissés plus longtemps que nécessaire. Les bovins croisés boucherie sur laitier étant de plus grande charpente, ils sont davantage susceptibles de pouvoir fournir ces carcasses plus lourdes. Alors que certains éleveurs de race pure continuent de réduire la charpente de leurs bovins, ainsi que le poids à la naissance et améliorer l’efficacité en même temps, la réalité est que les abattoirs continuent de vouloir des animaux plus gros! Ce n’est pas un problème si vous avez votre propre entreprise de vente de viande, mais pour la plupart des membres de l’industrie du boeuf, cela devient un énorme problème.
Certains producteurs de boeuf sont inquiets par rapport à ces bovins croisés boucherie sur laitier, parce qu’ils « prennent des places à la mangeoire dans les parcs d’engraissement et qu’ils réduisent la demande pour les veaux de boucherie ». À ces gens-là, je leur suggère de garder à l’esprit que chaque vache laitière ne produit qu’un seul veau par année et que tous les producteurs laitiers s’efforcent de produire un veau de meilleure qualité bouchère. Peut-être que cela devrait nous servir de leçon.
Voici donc quelques pensées au hasard, mais une chose est certaine... c’est un bon moment pour être en affaires en production bovine, mais rappelez-vous que ce ne sont pas les mêmes affaires qu’à l’époque de votre grand-père!
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that participated in our Fall Female Sale and Annual Bull Sale this past spring. We are honoured to have many of the most progressive seed stock and commercial outfits in North America source their genetics right here at the ranch year after year.
MRL HERDBUILDERS
REGISTERED JANUARY-FEBRUARY CALVING BRED HEIFERS
REGISTERED MARCH-APRIL CALVING BRED HEIFERS
Simmental & Simmental Influence Sales This
Ryan Cook
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
Cook Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
25 SIM/ANGUS COWS 4-5 YEARS OLD
BRED BLACK SIMMENTAL START CALVING FEBRUARY 28TH
25 SIM/ANGUS COWS 4-5 YEARS OLD BRED BLACK SIMMENTAL START CALVING FEBRUARY 28TH
Marcinek Cattle Co. Bred Heifers
Marcinek Cattle Co. Bred Heifers
Friday, November 29th, 2024
Friday, November 29th, 2024
100 RED & RBF HEIFERS
BRED BLACK ANGUS FOR 60 DAYS START CALVING FEBRUARY 1ST.
100 RED & RBF HEIFERS BRED BLACK ANGUS FOR 60 DAYS START CALVING FEBRUARY 1ST.
Codiak Acres Bred Heifers
Codiak Acres Bred Heifers
Friday, November 29th, 2024
Friday, November 29th, 2024
170 BLACK BALDIES, BLACKS, TANS, SPECKLES AND RED CROSSES BRED BLACK & RED ANGUS FEBRUARY CALVING
170 BLACK BALDIES, BLACKS, TANS, SPECKLES AND RED CROSSES
BRED BLACK & RED ANGUS FEBRUARY CALVING
Anderson Bred Heifers
Anderson Bred Heifers
Monday, Deccember 2nd, 2024
Monday, Deccember 2nd, 2024
11TH ANNUAL ANDERSON BRED HEIFER SALE
11TH ANNUAL ANDERSON BRED HEIFER SALE
500 REPUTATION SIMMENTAL INFLUENCE BLACK & RED BRED HEIFERS “Proudly Building Cowherds”
500 REPUTATION SIMMENTAL INFLUENCE BLACK & RED BRED HEIFERS
“Proudly Building Cowherds”
Hunter Bred Heifers
Hunter Bred Heifers
Friday, December 6th, 2024
Friday, December 6th, 2024
55 HEAVY SIMMENTAL INFLUENCED HEIFERS BRED TO PROVEN FLECKVIEH BULLS 15 BRED FOR JAN 1ST. 40 BRED FOR MARCH 1ST.
55 HEAVY SIMMENTAL INFLUENCED HEIFERS BRED TO PROVEN FLECKVIEH BULLS 15 BRED FOR JAN 1ST 40 BRED FOR MARCH 1ST.
Transcon’s Western Harvest
Transcon’s Western Harvest
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
11TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BRED HEIFER SALE
11TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL BRED HEIFER SALE
Amelioration DE LA RACE
Par Sean McGrath
Coordonnateur des programmes
d’amélioration de la race, Association Simmental du Canada
LA PUISSANCE GÉNÉTIQUE DE LA COLLABORATION
La base de données de l’Association Simmental du Canada (ASC) est l’une des plus grandes réalisations des membres. Cette base de données contient plus de 1,5 million d’animaux avec des millions de données phénotypiques. La base complète de données a été construite graduellement par les membres (et le personnel), un enregistrement animal à la fois.
Cette base de données a été utilisée pendant des décennies pour y suivre les données sur les généalogies, les ventes d’animaux, l’adhésion des membres et les données commerciales. Elle a également fourni aux membres de la communauté Simmental les moyens d’améliorer la sélection génétique de leur race grâce à des approches scientifiques qui ont contribué, en grande partie, au succès de la race.
L’une des utilisations les plus efficaces de la base de données de l’ASC est la collaboration avec d’autres organisations. Les exemples passés comprennent notamment des projets de recherche et une évaluation génétique conjointe en Amérique du Nord. Actuellement, les données de l’ASC sont regroupées dans une évaluation génétique avec “International Genetic Solutions (IGS)”, qui représente l’une des plus importantes évaluations de bovins de boucherie au monde.
Pourquoi l’ASC veut-elle collaborer à un effort comme celui-ci? Bien que ce soit l’un des avantages, cela représente beaucoup plus que d’avoir des valeurs ÉPD comparables à celles de l’ASA. Les autres partenaires faisant affaire avec “IGS” incluent les Associations Simmental de l’Australie et de la Nouvelle-Zélande. Cela signifie donc que les éleveurs canadiens qui veulent se procurer ou vendre des sujets de race pure ont également des valeurs d’ÉPD comparables dans ces marchés.
Dans un contexte plus global, les collaborations auxquelles l’ASC participe servent également à augmenter la taille de sa base de données. Pourquoi cela est-il important ? Imaginez un joueur de hockey au début de sa carrière dans la LNH. Le jeune garçon était un choix de repêchage élevé et il avait bien fait dans le Junior mais, jusqu’à ce qu’ils obtiennent une certaine expérience de la ligue et un dossier de points dans la LNH, il y aura toujours une chance qu’il connaisse un échec. Une fois qu’ils ont de l’expérience en séries éliminatoires, nous avons une bien meilleure idée du type de leader ou même de superstar qu’ils seront. Combiner des ensembles de données sur les bovins, c’est la même chose que d’ajouter de l’expérience dans les ligues majeures, mais cette fois-ci, cela nous aide à évaluer le mérite génétique.
La participation à “IGS” permet de recueillir des données sur nos taureaux canadiens et cela nous procure près de 4,5 fois plus de données disponibles. Cela améliore ainsi nos prédictions génétiques. Cela permet essentiellement d’accélérer l’évaluation des jeunes animaux jusqu’à ce qu’ils deviennent des vétérans de la ligue.
Un autre avantage considérable de la collaboration avec d’autres pour nos données est qu’elle nous permet d’accroître la vitesse et l’ampleur de la recherche et du développement. Cela est vrai pour plusieurs raisons, mais les deux plus importantes sont la vitesse de cueillette des données et l’accès à des professionnels. Par exemple, des travaux sont en cours sur l’ingestion alimentaire et les mesures de fertilité du troupeau de vaches. Pour que l’ASC recueille un ensemble de données suffisamment volumineux pour élaborer des évaluations de ces caractères, cela prendrait potentiellement plusieurs années et ce serait assez coûteux. En travaillant avec d’autres organisations, il est possible de réunir des ensembles de données volumineux pour la recherche et le développement beaucoup plus rapidement et à moindre coût, ce qui accélère le développement pour les caractères d’importance économique. Un autre bon exemple de la puissance des bases de données plus importantes au cours des dernières années est le développement et l’utilisation de la génomique dans nos évaluations génétiques. L’interprétation des données génomiques exige un volume important de données et de résultats d’analyses d’ADN pour comprendre les répercussions de certains marqueurs génétiques spécifiques (“SNP”). La collaboration a grandement amélioré la qualité et la vitesse de ce travail d’évaluation.
L’autre composante de cette démarche est le rôle des scientifiques qui examinent et évaluent toutes les données. La collaboration permet de partager les coûts des membres du personnel ayant une expertise spécialisée, ce qui pourrait être trop coûteux à soutenir pour une seule association. Cela comprend les éleveurs, les programmeurs informatiques et le personnel de vulgarisation. Chaque association participante bénéficie directement des résultats de ces travaux conjoints, qui se traduisent par l’amélioration des outils de sélection et, en fin de compte, par un produit génétiquement meilleur pour les éleveurs de bovins Simmental.
À mesure que nous progressons, l’esprit de collaboration continuera probablement d’être important pour le succès des éleveurs Simmental et de leur produit. Les éleveurs Simmental canadiens ont bénéficié et continueront de bénéficier de la recherche et du travail avec des partenaires enthousiastes pour faire avancer la race et l’industrie bovine dans une direction positive.
CBBC
ADVANCING CANADIAN BEEF: Canadian Beef Information Network Update
The Canadian Beef Information Network (CBIN) aims to drive innovation in the beef industry, ensuring that Canada remains at the forefront of producing high-quality beef. As an initiative of the Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC), CBIN is dedicated to extending and expanding the use of quantitative and molecular genetics technologies to support a broader set of selection and operational decisions faced by producers across sectors.
This update will highlight a few early program milestones and highlight key program themes as the CBIN staff work towards a phased launch of an enhanced program platform and toolset in the coming months.
Expanding Genetic Technologies for Better Breeding Decisions
One of the core objectives of CBIN is to harness the power of genetic technologies to improve the breeding of beef cattle. This year, CBIN has undertaken a series of program activities to integrate advanced quantitative and molecular genetics tools into its data products and services.
These tools include a genomics data warehousing and analysis toolset, tools to manage identity linkage across sectors and settings, and an extensible compute and analytics ecosystem to support development and deployment of new and novel genetics reporting and decision support tools.
As part of a bigger ecosystem, we believe that curating a set of tools and resources to manage, analyze, and report on genetic information will enable producers to make more informed breeding decisions, ultimately leading to healthier and more productive cattle.
One of the early focus areas of CBIN is to try to extending access to genomics and genetic analysis outputs across sectors including commercial, feeding, and packing sectors. We believe that by designing systems to support decision makers outside of the traditional purebred centric genetic evaluation user pool, we can broker improved data sharing relationships, and through those gain access to information on seedstock performance in commercial, feeding, and packing settings.
We believe that the next big wave of genetic advancement of the Canadian Beef population will be driven by data and analytics and these analyses will be informed by data captured on animals under true commercial production settings.
Data Products Tailored to Producer Needs
The CBIN program has a commitment to support producer decisionmaking through creation and sharing of a wide range of data products. These products are intended to be user-friendly, ensuring that producers at all levels of familiarity can benefit from the information provided.
In the coming months, CBIN will launch a set of tools aimed at supporting the integration of production data from various industry
segments. Initially these tools will allow producers to submit data on events and measures specific to their sector, and as data volumes allow, CBIN will develop a set of extended genomics informed reports and decision support tools for each sector.
By consolidating this information into a single platform and with the support of genomic technologies to understand the relationships between individual animals across production settings, CBIN hopes to make it easier for producers to identify trends, address challenges, and capitalize on opportunities.
Collaborative Efforts to Enhance Data Collection and Sharing
The success of CBIN’s initiatives is largely dependent on the quality and quantity of data collected from producers. Recognizing this, CBIN has intensified its efforts to foster collaboration across the industry. This includes partnerships with breed associations, research institutions, and technology providers to ensure that data collection is as comprehensive and accurate as possible.
Sustainability at the Forefront
As the global demand for sustainably produced beef continues to grow, CBIN remains committed to helping Canadian producers meet these expectations. The integration of advanced genetics and data-driven decision-making processes plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. By enabling producers to select cattle that are more efficient in converting feed into high-quality beef, CBIN supports the industry’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.
Moreover, the emphasis on animal health and welfare, as part of CBIN’s genetic improvement programs, contributes to the longterm sustainability of beef production in Canada. Healthier animals require fewer resources and are more resilient to the challenges posed by climate change, making them better suited to the demands of the future.
Looking Ahead
The Canadian Beef Information Network continues to evolve, driven by the needs of producers and the broader industry. The latest program updates come at an exciting time where work on the first phase of the CBIN portal is nearing completion, early breed association integration work is well underway, data endpoints and preliminary data products are mapped out and under development.
Over the coming months, the program will be extending invites to an increasing set of stakeholders to explore how best to support the broad set of data tools and decision support needs across the industry.
Ladies of WINDY KNOLL online female sale
SALE
National Voice Of Cattle Producers
As I look back over the accomplishments and how much our producers have overcome, this year so far, I continue to be humbled to represent them at a national level.
Fires, floods, strikes, policy roadblocks – our producers and provincial organizations have dealt with many adverse issues this year but I am seeing a great turnaround on many fronts. Cowcalf prices remain strong and crops are generally looking good. As long as we keep our numbers strong and growing, I am sure we can continue to provide what the world is demanding – more quality Canadian beef.
2024 so far has been filled with advocacy travel while we push to keep markets open and forge new ones. We are learning that we are earning a seat at international tables and it’s making a difference. One of our current priorities is to keep an eye on the looming U.S. federal election. However, the upcoming CanadaUnited States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review is more of a threat than an opportunity. We enjoy an integrated North American market for our cattle and beef and this is a key to our competitiveness, cooperation and profitability. Thickening borders is not the answer – we need to voice the positives of trade – in both directions and that will be a big focus in the next 18 months. As a proactive measure, we are busy building and preserving relationships with all involved so we can protect trade with our largest partner.
The recent strikes have also underscored the importance of streamlining trade with the U.S. and eliminating the 100-day residency rule for U.S. exports to Korea. With the U.S.’s 100-day rule currently in place, this placed even more pressure when farmers have had to ship across border. We are thankful the strikes are over but recognize that they underlined the importance of keeping our supply chain efficiently operational - and that we will do all we can to ensure that happens. Science and rules-based trade are more important now than ever.
We were glad to see the Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) twoyear Pilot officially launched in two Maritime Provinces. The new program will permit producers from New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island – and soon Nova Scotia – the ability to purchase insurance on price protection for their beef cattle in the case of an unforeseen market disruption. CCA and the Canadian Cattle Youth Council have been advocating for this program for many years, following the implementation of LPI in western provinces. It’s a valuable tool for beef cattle producers to help navigate uncertainty and risks related to adverse weather events. It is also critical for those entering the sector or looking to expand their herds.
Nathan Phinney CCA President
The Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture meetings in July were a great opportunity to have our voices heard and we were persistent with our business risk management and AgriStability asks. The provinces are all on board and we are looking to the federal government to move on the proposed changes before the next 5 year policy agreement comes into effect.
Our meetings during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference gave us an opportunity to assess where we are with our advocacy goals and determine how much push to give certain files in order to maximize our influence to support our producers. It is often a balancing act at CCA – deciding which levers to pull and when –just like producers needing to decide when to buy and when to sell. Sometimes you have to take a gamble and sometimes your hand is forced. The sweet spot is being in a proactive, relationship building position with all options on the table.
We are very proud of our Youth Council and all they have accomplished in helping to build up our industry and our herds. Their help on the advocacy front has been invaluable and I look forward to working shoulder to shoulder with them to have our industry’s voice heard. They are bright representations of the future of the beef industry.
On the sustainability front, we are especially pleased to have so many worthy provincial nominees for The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA). In our eyes, each one is worthy of recognition and I know the provincial organizations had difficulty choosing ones to nominate to the national level. We were pleased to see so many of the nominees at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference and to see the national award go to the fatherdaughter duo, John and Maria Duynisveld, of Holdanca Farms from Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia.
The cohesiveness of the Canadian beef industry keeps getting stronger and stronger. An area for improvement is encouraging our industry to tell our stories, brag about our success and ensure we present with one unified voice. It’s a great honour to be part of the Canadian Beef Advisors team and the group’s recent status update outlining industry progress on growing demand, productivity, competitiveness and connectivity are reasons to be proud.
Let’s keep sharing our challenges AND successes.
Nathan Phinney CCA President
SimmAngus are the cornerstone of the Canadian beef industry.
The reputation of the Simmental breed is built off the International Genetic Solutions (IGS) genetic evaluation model which incorporates both Simmental and Angus data.
The Canadian Simmental Association is the ONLY place to register your half-blood Simmental/Angus calves and receive that information, and as a bonus they can be upgraded over the generations to purebred Simmental status.
Contact the CSA office for details.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
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from the 2024 WSFF World Congress
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS AND ALL WHO ATTENDED TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!
MONDAY - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - 1 PM
Saskatoon Livestock Sales
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION’S 2024 NEW
of BOARD DIRECTORS
QUEBEC, SCOTT MATTHEWS, 3 YEAR TERM | BRITISH COLUMBIA, LEANNA MITCHELL, 3 YEAR TERM | ALBERTA, BEN FARRANT, 3 YEAR TERM | ALBERTA, KYLE LEWIS, 1 YEAR TERM
My name is Scott Matthews from Cookshire-Eaton, Quebec and I would like to submit my nomination for a second term on the Board of Directors of the CSA. Having the support of the provincial association has been important to me and I would like to thank them for their support through the past three years and also appreciate their support of this nomination for re-election.
The CSA has seen tremendous success due in large part to its members and their continued commitment to improvement and significant contribution to the Canadian Beef Industry. The success of this breed has been founded by strong leadership, quality cattle and quality people. These elements, in addition to a strong staff, continue to provide support to our members and position our breed in the forefront. Being a director and a board executive member is a responsibility not taken lightly and we have navigated many challenges in the past with success and with an evolving business climate, we will continue to be challenged to find solutions and look for opportunities for success. Being part of these key decisions and contributing to a strong board will continue to be my goal.
I grew up on the Mitchell Cattle Co. Ranch in the interior of British Columbia and have always had a soft spot for Simmental cattle. I bought my first purebred heifer when I was 12, and after ten years in the 4-H program my little cowherd had grown enough to pay for college. Once my schooling was completed, I returned to the ranch, expanded my cowherd, and now annually contribute bulls to the Best Bet Bull Sale in Williams Lake. I enjoy giving back to the 4-H community through judging and I am passionate about having a Simmental presence at local shows and youth judging events. Simmental is deeply engrained in our family, as I believe we had the first full Fleckvieh born in North America in 1973. Both my grandfather and my dad were CSA directors, with my dad going on to be president in the early 2000s. Most recently, I joined an enthusiastic board of directors to reinstate the Simmental Association of BC. I truly enjoy being an advocate for the breed and look forward to being part of this industry for many years to come. Leanna Mitchelll
Scott Matthews
Four positions were open for the 2024 Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) Board of Directors. All four positions were filled by acclamation, with two newly elected directors and one Alberta director who will assume his one-year commitment at the conclusion of the AGM held on Oct 20, 2024. We thank retiring director Byron Johnson for his contributions to the CSA board over the past 6 years.
Alberta • Ben Farrant • ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION
My wife Kassandra and I own and operate Red Top Livestock near Red Deer, Alberta. We farm alongside my parents who operate a commercial herd, but the 2 herds are treated as one management group. Kassandra has been in the Simmental industry all her life and was the reason we elected to get involved in this great breed. As I still consider myself a new import to the Simmental breed it is overwhelming with the openness and support of this breed community. It is something that our breed should be proud of and continually strive for. I am an honoured to be doing a second term on the Canadian Simmental board. It has been a pleasure working with fellow board members to represent the best interests of the entire Canadian Simmental industry and I am excited where the next 3 years will take us. Over the past few years I have been working directly along with the Young Canadian Simmental Association and it makes me excited where our breed is headed. With the Simmental breed having a diversified and quality product to offer the industry combined with the enthusiastic young breeders coming up the future looks bright for Simmental.
I plan to represent and serve my fellow breeders to the best of my ability, continuing building upon the strong foundation already set forth by those that have come before us. I am open to feedback and ideas that members would like to be brought forward so please reach out.
Alberta • Kyle Lewis • APPOINTED
Member of the 4th generation at Lewis Farms. Own and operate Lewis Farms alongside my wife Alexis and 4 kids. Dysen, Rylan, Kolter and Haizley. As well, my mom and Dad, Ken and Corrie Lewis. We currently run about 650 Black and Red Simmental Cows and 350 Black and Red Angus cows. We host an annual female sale on the first Thursday in December and an annual bull sale the last Saturday in February where we will sell roughly 300 bulls.
Ben Farrant
Kyle Lewis
JULY 31 - AUGUST 4, 2024 ||
We sent 2 YCSA members, Garren Skeels and Jackson Corner, who were the high point winners of the 2023 National Classic, to the American Junior Simmental Association National Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 8-14.
JACKSON CORNER
It was an honour and a privilege to represent Canada at the American Junior Simmental Association National Classic held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I am deeply grateful to the Young Canadian Simmental Association, Friends of the Canadian Simmental Association, and the Canadian Simmental Association for giving me this incredible opportunity.
Competing in all five of the contests allowed me to enhance my public speaking skills and broaden my knowledge of simmental cattle in America. The number of juniors and cattle present in Tulsa was impressive, but what stood out the most was the exceptional quality of the cattle being showcased.
I also had the chance to make many new connections with attendees from across America. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, and it was fascinating to discuss the differences between Canada and America regarding cattle, associations, and shows.
One of my favourite parts of the trip, aside from the cattle show, was touring Rance Long and Laramie Smith’s ranch in Adair, Oklahoma.
The southern hospitality there was truly outstanding, and the chance to see an operation in Oklahoma up close was both educational and inspiring.
I want to extend my thanks once again to the Young Canadian Simmental Association, Friends of the Canadian Simmental Association, and the Canadian Simmental Association. I would also like to thank Kelsey Manske, Dwayne Martin, and Garren Skeels for making this unforgettable experience possible. Your support has been invaluable, and I am deeply appreciative of the chance to represent Canada and grow through this incredible opportunity. This experience has broadened my perspective and deepened my appreciation for the cattle industry in North America.
GARREN SKEELS
My trip to the American Junior Simmental Association National Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was an amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I saw over 700 Simmental and Simmental-influenced cattle accumulated for this world-class breed event. I even made a connection to the Champion Fullblood female, as I was the breeder of the dam. Ending the week placing in the top 20 for the Sales Talk competition was also a highlight of the trip. Jackson and I had a great time touring Tulsa and some nearby Simmental operations. It was a great opportunity to make new connections and network amongst other Simmental breeders. I want to give a huge thank you to the Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation, the Canadian Simmental Association, and the Young Canadian Simmental Association for allowing us to have this experience. I am truly honoured to have been able to attend this event and represent the YCSA.
Cody Carson with Cherry Creek Troubadour
London Matthews with GLL Aerosmith 405M
Kade Rancier with RF Scream 3134
Gracie Bohrson with Erixon Darlin 2.0
Will Bradford with Bar 17 Lady Blossom 229
Brooklynn Boulter with Boss Lake Remedy
Stella Mader with Mader Sugar 49L
TO ALL THE DONATORS, BUYERS, BIDDERS & VOLUNTEERS FOR SUPPORTING THE FCSF & HELPING AS WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOUTH, EDUCATION & RESEARCH IN THE SIMMENTAL BREED:
Martin Zirnbauer-Heymann / Beyern-Genetik - Germany
Marty Vernon
Massinon Farm
Masterloc Simmentals
Matheson Farms
MAVV Farms Inc
Max Burris
Maxwell Simmentals
McIntosh Livestock
McMillen Ranching
Me 'N My Simmentals
Megan Prouse
Mike Miller - Canadian Cattlemen
Miller Wilson Angus MNP
More Than Just Feed
Mud Butte Simmentals
Muirhead Cattle Co.
Mutch Farms
Nathan Stone
Northern Lights Simmentals
Northern Livestock Sales
Northhill Simmentals
Oak Hill Farms
Oberle Farms
Outback Acres Farm
Owen Pierson
Paige Warner
Patrick Sullivan
Pearson Simmentals
Peppermint Swirl Livestock
Pine Creek Simmentals
Polar Farms
Pomeroy Inn, Olds
Poplar Park Shorthorns
Prairie Wind Farms
Pruemer Simmentals
R Plus Simmentals
Rafter 4-T Farms Ltd
Rainbow River Simmentals
Rainy Creek Farms Jr. Division
Rancier Farms
Rascan Cattle Co - Mexico
Red Flame Ranch
Red Iron Simmentals
Red Rich Farms
Red Top Livestock
Renjay Farms
Renlim Farms
Retired Roper
Rich MC Farms Ltd
Richard Sevack
Rick-Sha Farms
Ridgeline Cattle Co
Ridgeview Cattle Co
Riley Bohrson
Riverside Farm
Riverstone
Robson Acres
Rockies R Ranch
Rocking Z Cattle Company
Romanian Breeding Association
Rondeau Ranch
Rosefield Simmentals
Rosegarland Cattle Co.-Danny Suddaby
Rosemead Farm - Ivan Mathews
Roy Lewis Vet Services
Rusylvia Cattle Co
Ruzicka Farms
Ryan and Jess Eliuk
S4 Ranch
SAJ Simmentals
Sandra Harris
Sandra Smith
Sanmar Simmentals
Scherger Ranching
Section 17 Livestock
Selte Land and Cattle
Shannon Wolfe
Sharples Ranch
Sherwood Farms
SIBL Simmentals
Silver Ridge Livestock
Silverlake Farms
Simmental Country Magazine
Simmental Forever Ranch
Simmgen Land and Cattle Co.
Siroski Simmentals
Skyline Simmentals
SMRT Livestock
Snider's Kettle Corn Services
South Seven Farms
Spring Lake Simmentals
Springford Farm Ltd.
St. John Simmental
Starwest Farms
Stone Simmentals
Storebo Farm
Stout Bros Simmentals
Suisse Simmental - Switzerland
Summer Hippe
Sun Rise Simmentals
Sunny Valley Simmentals
T Bar C Cattle Co (2013) Ltd.
Talbot Marketing
Tanya Belsham
Taylor Richards
Terry Stewart
The Cream of the Crop Sale
Downhill Simmentals, Horner
Cattle Co., KCH Cattle Co., DKH
Simmentals, TSN Livestock
Thompson Livestock
Tim McVicar
Timberwood Farms
Today's Publishing
Tony Robertson
Townview Farms
Transcon Livestock Corp.
Trendsetter Livestock
Triangle Stock Farm
Trinity Martin
Tulsa Smith
Twin Meadow Livestock Farm
Twin Oak Livestock
Twin Springs Farm
Tyler Amundson
Ultra Livestock
V5 Simmentals
Virginia Ranch
W2 Land & Cattle
W5M Simmentals
Wallgren Farms
Walnut Ridge Simmentals
Wandering Governess
Waydamar Farms
Webster Farms
West Country Farms
Westbrook Ventures
Westway Farms Ltd
Whiskey Jack Livestock
Wilcox Livestock
Willerton Simmentals
Willow Creek Simmentals
Winding Lane Simmentals
Windy Knoll Farm
Wolfe Farms
XRC Simmentals
Yanko Simmentals
LANDON BRAITHWAITE
Fort Qu’Appelle, SK
Landon was selected from a buyer’s draw of over 1100 bulls sold and transferred by Saskatchewan Simmental Association members. He purchased a bull from Pheasantdale Cattle Company of Balcarres, SK. Landon will recieve a $2000 sale credit to be used towards the purchase a bull or female from public auction or private treaty from a current SSA member.
Sweepstake$
~ Nominate your farm for only $250!
~ $10,000 in Sale Credit(s) to purchase an animal(s) from any of the nominated farms!
~ Nominations open to all CSA members!
~ Sale credit to be drawn for at Agribition on Nov. 27, 2024!
~ Contact the SSA Office or any of the SSA Directors to nominate your farm!
:: Silver memberships only $100! For a chance to win...
~ $10,000 Sale Credit(s) to purchase an animal from any of the nominated farms!
~ Secondary prizes drawn throughout the night!
~ Silver memberships can be purchased in advance!
Fall Show & Sales
Simmental Breeders
SIMMENTAL FALL SALES
MANITOBA
November 2nd
Cherry Creek Farms Online Bull & Female Sale FarmGateTimedAuctions.ca
November 8th
Rainbow River Simmentals Online Sale FarmGateTimedAuctions.ca
November 21st
Pembina Triangle Simmental Assoc. 44th Annual Sale
Cypress River, Manitoba
November 23rd
Antrim Simmentals Complete Dispersal Sale Neepawa, Manitoba
November 28th
Associate Invitational Simmental Sale FarmGateTimedAuctions.ca
December 3rd
Keystone Konnection 46th Annual Sale Brandon, Manitoba
December 5
Maple Lake Stock Farms Fall Bred Heifer Sale Hartney, Manitoba
December 8-9th
Rendezvous Farms Complete Herd Dispersal
Ste Rose, MB
Decemebr 10th
Northern Light Bred Heifer & 2 Year Old Bull Sale Rossburn, Manitoba
December 10th
Cream of the Crop Simmental Sale
FarmGateTimedAuctions.ca
December 11th
Premium Picks Simmental Sale
Kenton, MB
December 13th
OPT Bred For Success 1st Annual Female Event
Darlingford, MB
December 14th
Transcon’s Season Wrap Up Bull & Female Sale Neepawa, Manitoba
December 15th
Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale McAuley, Manitoba
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT SUPPORTED OUR SUMMER EVENTS
MSA Summer show
July 13, 2024 - Carmen, Manitoba - Judge Bill Biglieni
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE:
BROOKSLAND LAINEY 313L exhibited by New Beginnings Simmentals
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE:
MAPLE LAKE MS NIGHT MOVES 3010 exhibited by Maple Lake Stock Farms GRAND CHAMPION BULL:
CHERRY CREEK TROUBADOUR 1L exhibited by Northern Light Simmentals RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL:
TCW MEMPHIS 33M e xhibited by Twin Meadow Livestock Farms
1st Annual MSA Field Day
August 17, 2024 - Hosts: JP Cattle Co. - McAuley, Manitoba Judges: Jessy Milne-Smith, Robin Hogberg, Brian McCarthy
GRAND CHAMPION PUREBRED FEMALE:
MCINTOSH LADY 50K exhibited by Horner Cattle Co. GRAND CHAMPION PUREBRED BULL:
BIG SKY SEAGRAM 18M exhibited by Big Sky Simmentals GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE FEMALE:
MAPLE LAKE BENTLEY 4019 exhibited by Maple Lake Stock Farms GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BULL:
SUN RISE BLACK 15G e xhibited by Duncan Kueber Full results on our website
Simmental
the Ultimate Crossbreeding Solution!
22nd Annual Ontario Autumn
Simmental Classic
September 14 – Hanover
Eastern Harvest & Ferme Gagnon & Guest’s Simmental Production Sale
September 28 – Cheneville, QC.
Ontario Simmental Solution Sale
October 5 – Listowel
Future’s One Simmental Sale, Edition 15
October 5 – Listowel
IRCC Quality Control VIII Female Sale
October 6 – Indian River
Koyle/Stewart/Miller 2nd Annual Online Sale
October 7 – Iona Station
Stars of the Valley Simmental Sale
October 19 – Metcalfe
RPCC & Guests Fall Gala 8th Annual Production Sale
October 20 – Glencoe
Blair Williamson - OSA President 519-808-0516
www.ontariosimmentalassociation.com
Dudgeon Cattle Co. & Guests 10th Annual Top Cut Commercial Heifer Sale
November 9 – Hanover
Leahy Livestock 4th Annual Online Simmental Sale
November 17 – Douro-Dummer
Cattlemen’s Choice Female Sale
November 16 – Hoard’s Station
Premier & Guests Falls View Production Sale
December 30 – Listowel
UPCOMING
QSA EVENTS / ÉVÉNEMENTS À VENIR DE L’ASQ
Eastern Harvest Female Sale - September 28th / 28 Septembre
Cheneville, QC
Ferme Gagnon & Friends Production Sale - September 28th /28 Septembre
Cheneville, QC
Select Female Sale - October 5th / 5 octobre
Shawinigan, QC
Expo Boeuf - October 12th / 12 octobre
Victoriaville, QC
Quebec Elite Sale - October 26th / 26 octobre
Shefford, QC
New Year’s Resolution Sale - December 31st / 31 décembre
Montreal, QC
President
Nova
902-694-3121
Vice
Prince
902-664-6206 Secretary
MYCSA
Upcoming Events
Cumberland County Exhibition Show Oxford, NS August 30th - September 1st
NBEX Beef Show Fredericton, NB September 2nd - 8th
Heritage Beef Classic Show Windsor, NS September 19th - 21st
MYCSA Coastal Classic Windsor, NS September 22nd
NB Beef Expo Sussex, NB October 18th - 19th Atlantic Alliance Production Sale Nappan, NS October 26th Ladies of Windy Knoll Online Female Sale Farmgate Timed Auction December 17th
