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The Canadian Bull Congress
Each year Camrose hosts the Canadian Bull Congress. Located in the heart of Alberta, Camrose is a city of 18,000 with a very large rural population. The Canadian Bull Congress, established in 1986, was the first of it’s kind – a program designed to promote top quality bulls and the attributes that the variety of breeds have to offer. This two-day event allows purebred breeders, commercial cattlemen and agricultural related product and service exhibitors to exchange resources and information in a unique trade fair setting that features livestock exhibits alternated with other agricultural exhibitors. This non-profit event regularly boasts attendance of more than 7,500 visitors, from across Canada and internationally. Annually, about 12 different breeds of cattle are represented at the event along
with 250+ livestock exhibitors and product and service related exhibitors. The Canadian Bull Congress has grown substantially over the years and now utilizes all facilities of the Camrose Regional Exhibition. We thank our founding members for their foresight in establishing what is now an internationally recognized premier agricultural event. Canadian Bull Congress also stresses continued learning in the beef industry through programs including a 4-H judging seminar and agricultural education program for elementary children and producer seminars. The Taste of Beef Banquet features the all-breed steak challenge and charity auction which is sold out each year with over 600 in attendance. The Canadian Bull Congress has made great strides in the components of the event
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Helping BC’s Agriculture industry build effective workplace safety programs.
Resources Available On-Site | Online
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Contributing 15 Registered Simmental Bulls to the Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale
1:00 p.m. • Sat, Feb 27, 2021 VJV Beaverlodge, AB
SOLID RED • SOLID BLACK • HOMOZYGOUS POLLED ON OFFER Yearling sons from WS EPIC E152 • LFE BEAST MODE 305D BGS/BM CAPTAIN SCREAM 63D • LFE THE RIDDLER 323B SSC SHELL SHOCKED 44B • WLB Bull 491E KUNTZ SHERIFF 8A • SILVERLAKE BRUTE 18B -------------------------------Long Yearling son from WLB Bull 491E
RST WALK IN THE PARK 23H CE SPECIALIST OUT CROSS GENETICS SIRE – WLB BULL 491E DAM – RST AMARILLO 2A
RST ZEUS 5H RED PERFORMANCE DONOR DAM
DID YOU KNOW? The vast majority of beef operations in Canada are family run. The average number of head on a Canadian cattle operation is 169 and the average beef cow herd size is 69. Raising cattle is a lot of hard work and requires passion and commitment from farm families.
SIRE – BGS/BM CAPTAIN SCREAM 63D DAM – RST ERICA 3E
RST BARBARIAN 12H BLACK PERFORMANCE DONOR DAM SIRE – LFE THE RIDDLER 323B DAM – MOES DIVINE CANDYLAND 783Z
RST HULK 21H FEATURE BLACK STOUT MADE
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CONSIGNING
WILLOWDALE SIMMENTALS
8 YEARLING & 2 TWO-YEAR-OLD RED & BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS to Trancon’s Peace Country
Simmental B ull Sale
1:00 P.M. • Sat, Feb 27, 2021 VJV, Beaverlodge, AB
SIRE – BGS/BM CAPTAIN SCREAM 63D DAM – IPU MS. WARRIOR 1Z
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OUR PREVIOUS BIDDERS AND BUYERS
MADER’S THE NATIONAL
(Steve) 780.832.0883 (Ryan) 780.933.5448
Visitors Always Welcome
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Box 158, Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0
(6 NATIONAL sons on offer)
Dale & Judy Smith & Family Valleyview, AB Farm (780) 524-2790 Dale (780) 558-9337 Call and come view the bulls See sale catalogue at: www.willowdalecattle.com
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Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht
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MARCH 6, 2021 VJV Auction Mart Dawson Creek, BC Lunch 12:00pm Sale 1:00pm MST On offer approximately: - A special feature of 10 commercial open heifers on offer by Mike & Wynter Weiss. - Groundbirch 4H fundraiser auction Lot Viewing - Friday March 5th 3pm-8pm
- 39 yearling registered Simmental bulls - 3 yearling registered Simmental open heifers
Fallen Timber Farms Chet & Jamie Jans Home Phone: 250-780-2141 Sale Day Phone: 250-219-8200 info@fallentimberfarms.com www.fallentimberfarms.com
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10th Annual
BULL SALE Sunday, February 28, 2021 • 1:30 p.m. • At the Farm, Glenevis, AB Offering: 50 Charolais Yearlings 10 Charolais 2 Year Olds
HEIFER BULL
PROK 18H
HEIFER BULL
PROK 113H
PROK 27H
PROK 44H
PROK 16H
PROK 102H
PROK 92H
PROK 152H
Contact us if your mailing address has changed or you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive a copy of the catalogue
David, Kristina, Kendall & Marshall Prokuda
View catalogue and bull videos online at
www.prochar.ca
Box 275 Glenevis, AB T0E 0X0
Phone: 780-932-1654 Email: prochar@xplornet.ca
Watch for regular updates on our facebook page
Raising Quality Charolais Seedstock for 30 Years
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MONDAY, MARC
FULLBLOODS, REDS AND BLA
1H
6H
10H
12H
16H
23H
26H
49H
59H
Bull Videos Available Online at www.cattlevids.ca | Catalogue Av
KSL SIMMENTALS RR1 SITE 7 BOX 22 | BEAVERLODGE, AB | T0G 0C0 LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED A PIN FOR EXACT LOCATION
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CH 1ST, 2021
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12:30 LUNCH | 2:00 PM SALE
ON THE FARM SOUTH WEST OF BEAVERLODGE ACKS | YEARLING AND EXTRA AGE LONG YEARLING BULLS ON OFFER
82G
83G
91G
96G
105G
112G
127G
130G
140G
vailable Online at www.bohrson.com Keegan Scorgie | 780-518-6572 Brad Smith | 587-202-0254 R0011852956
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CRESTLAND FARMS LTD CF Two Year Old & Yearling
Bul Bu ull ul lls ls Se Sel ell ll Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. February 23, 2021 • 1:00pm BC Dawson Creek, BC
RED CREST PTO 1G BW 84 lbs
Also Selling 15 Top Quality Red Angus Replacement Heifers
CREST GSF 20G BW 82 lbs
RED CREST LFE 44G BW 78 lbs
John Harms 780-926-9540 • 780-928-4649 crestlandfarms@gmail.com www.crestlandfarms.com
Keep on reading go back with Mack on page 36!!
Red Poll Cattle s Shadow Creek Farm • Canada’s #1 Red Poll Breeder with the best bloodlines 30+ Grass fed Bulls that will work in your pasture • Semen Tested, Guaranteed Breeders available May 2021 Catalogue available on-line or will mail • Reasonable priced, on farm sales at Fort St John, BC 12 Registered heifers • Maternal & docile with light birth weights Breeding Red Poll cattle since 1983 • Our show ring is outstanding in the back pasture info@redpollbeef.ca Phone 250-827-3293 www.shadowcreek.farm
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Featuring
28 HEAD
CHAROLAIS SIMMENTAL HEREFORD TWO YEAR OLDS & YEARLINGS
Hereford 5G
Black Simmental 1G
White Charolais 7973G
Red Simmental 34G
Red Charolais 89G
The Haddow's
Randy: 250.784.7012 Chad: 250.784.3924
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Go Mack been keeping buyers coming back for 50 years When I connect with GOMACK family – they are collectively prepping to get animals ready for next month’s Bull sale at Vold Jones Vold in Dawson Creek. “We are getting the bulls ready for March’s Bull sale at Dawson Creek,” says Tawnya Gough, Kenny’s daughter. Scott and Tawnya’s children represent the fourth generation of Mackenzie’s. But before we look forward with Gomack, we have to go back. In 1962 the Mackenzie Brothers sensed a change was needed in their cattle operation, as a result, we purchased the first Registered Red Angus Herd in Canada and I purchased additional females as well,” says Kenny Mackenzie to the Northern Horizon. From 1962 to 1968 the Canadian Angus Association would not recognize Red Angus Cattle to register so their cattle were registered with American Red Angus Association (USA). In 1968 was a big step forward in history when the Canadian Angus Association opened their books to register the Red Angus Cattle. “During this same time frame, my brother Rodney took our cattle to the shows, where I would meet up with him to help after teaching school. It was very difficult showing because the Red Angus Cattle were not accepted yet. My brother Rodney had a special something about him –he did the best he could to win—and we did! “We pulled through coming up on top winning Grand and Reserve Championships putting Red Angus Cattle in the limelight,” he adds. “Rodney was willing to help other breeders if they needed help and did many more things to help that were unseen by others. Soon it became a “family” of showing, everyone looking out for each other.” In 1971 was the First Production Sale of Registered Red Angus Cattle in Canada at our Ranch in Mountain View, Alberta. Prior to 1971, I sold a bull calf to Cuba. “In 1972 I went to Mobile, Alabama, to purchase cattle for the Mackenzie Brothers-- a total of 35 head. I also have purchased cattle in Texas, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. We’ve been pretty much everywhere there was a Red Angus,” Mackenzie says: “If we heard about a red animal, we went to check it out.” At the Canadian Red Round Up in 1977, Ken was presented a plaque for the Highest Selling Female award. “Our Daughter, Kansie Kae, was crowned as the Canadian Angus Queen in 1981.” In 1998 the Mackenzie family was awarded the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch award for 100 years of family ranching on the Mackenzie homestead. Mackenzie has received many awards along with his brothers such as: an award presented by the Red Angus Association of America in 1979 for the Annual Pioneer Breeder Award; also awarded the 50 most influential breeders award by the American Red Angus Association; Honorary Presidents award by the Canadian Angus Ass. in 2004; again in 2006 the Alberta Angus Hall of Fame inductee award; then in 2017, 50 years of membership in Canadian Angus Association, to which he has a lifelong membership. “After my brother Rodney passed away,
my showing days slowed down, until our sons were old enough to help. They both completed the 4-H Program, bringing home Grand and Reserve champion banners with our Red Angus Cattle. Then Showing cattle continued on into our Grandchildren, traveling from fair to fair, and also completing the 4-H program, bringing home Grand and Reserve champion banners. I am very proud of them all, they achieve more than just winning, they developed traits of their Great / Uncle Rodney being a “Family” of showing,” says Mackenzie. The “Family showing” continued on with my Mackenzie Red Angus herd. In 2009 we received Bronze medalist at the Worlds Angus Forum and Supreme Grand Champion at the BC Angus Gold show, with our 50T bull. We have won many awards, ribbons, and banners with our cattle over the years. But I think the high light of my showing was winning the Supreme Grand Champion Bull. The herd was later transferred to his daughter, Tawnya Gough- Mackenzie, and her family- Scott, Braydon and Kaily Gough, with their registered herd established in 2008 as: GOMACK Red Angus. “Now in 2021, I am celebrating 50 years of the longest Annual Registered Red Angus Bull sale. Many times, you will hear me being quoted ‘Cattle have always been a big part of my life, and will continue to be to my last day, they have never hurt me’,” adds Kenny. Looking forward with Gomack: Fourth generation Gomack, and Kenny’s grandson Braydon Gough handles much of the 21st century genetics-related work. Braydon is a veteran himself, first getting into the business more than 14 years ago now. “It all started when I bought my first heifer Red Pasquia Dyna Queen 31U in 2008. Her Progeny are amazing, and convinced Grandpa to hit more shows, winning many Grand champion banners, and high sellers, she is still in my herd today.” Says Braydon. Braydon and Kaily started the shows in 2009, to present. We have attended shows from Smithers BC, Dawson Creed Ag Fair, to Olds Synergy, Fall Classic, Beef Congress, and Red Round up, “seeing the kids
out there doing what they love, makes for a very special moment, with all the prep that goes in before hand, the nerves they overcome and persistence to keep going, we are very proud of them” Tawnya says. Mom Tawnya says the family aspect has always been a key fuel in getting the Gomack brand Going. “Back in the Mountain View days she recalls– we would be playing basketball while getting ready for the Big Homestead 3-day Female sale, which included a cowboy golf tournament, big BBQ supper and an old fashion Barn Dance.” Braydon says the Gomack team is looking past March as they will be having a Female sale around October, to which we are hoping to bring back its roots, making it a Family affair, and “the Homestead Female sale” the Mackenzie’s got known for. “Everyone has a hand to play and role to do, in the cattle business. Things like pasture management, fencing, and day to day chores, it never stops,” says Braydon’s father Scott, who started his commercial herd in 2002. Sister Kaily also has a hand in the family business – while a beautician by trade, a pandemic keeps her more at home these days, but showing off her trade, she is a big part in grooming and cleaning the bulls ready for picture day. She is Braydon’s worst, but best critique. When Ken Mackenzie retired, GOMACK then moved to Whitelaw, AB to continue the G.O.M.A.C.K (GOugh – MACKenzie) Herd. Grandpa brought priceless knowledge and great genetics to his herd, “says Braydon, who hopes to bring a touch of the past to this years Bull sale with 50 years and 3 generations under the Gomack belt in 2021. The family can trace pedigrees of this year’s animals back to that original Cheroviann bloodline of 1962. Kenny says the fifty years will be celebrated in the way Gomack knows – with a sale! “Come the second week in March, we will be there in BC in some form or fashion for the big 50th year with 50% off one bull - sale.” “Once you Gomack, you’ll ALWAYS Come back! Robert Brown editor@dcdn.ca
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SUPER WEDNESDAY
Bull S
ON SITE • J LAZY A RANCH • RR
65 Yearling and 15 Tw Black Angus B
Sale catalogue will be posted at www.jlazya.com
JAC 244G BW 89 WW 654 YW®908
JAC 275G BW 91 WW 625 YW 1136
JAC 208G BW 73 WW 558 YW 937
JAC 252G BW 91 WW 625 YW 1136
J Lazy A Ranch
Jarin & Amber Carter 780.518.9652 jarincarter@gmail.com
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Sale
2:00 P.M. MARCH 17, 2021
80 EMERSON TRAIL (HWY 672)
wo-Year-Old Red and Bulls on Offer
m • Please come view the bulls prior to the sale
JAC 278G BW 89 WW 633 YW 932
JAC 287G BW 101 WW 630 YW 900
JAC 253G BW 82 WW 622 YW 1058
JAC 274G BW 91 WW 699 YW 1108
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All about 4H BC The 4-H program provides young people with an opportunity to learn how to become productive, self-assured adults who can make their community and country a good place in which to live. This is fostered through project and program work, experiences with their 4-H club members and leaders and their participation in district, regional and even provincial programs. The goal of the 4-H program is youth development. The objectives of 4-H clubs are knowledge, leadership, citizenship and personal development.
4-H is an organization dedicated to young people. The purpose of the 4-H program is to prepare girls and boys for their future as adult citizens. 4-H stands for head, heart, hands and health. The 4-H pledge describes the significance of the four H’s: I pledge: My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, My HEALTH to better living, For my Club, my Community and My Country.
Mission Inspire, educate and develop youth into empowered community leaders. Vision The youth focused, community based organization of choice in B.C.
The philosophy of the 4-H program is explained by the 4-H motto: Learn to do by Doing.
NORTH POINT ANGUS ANNUAL BULL SALE
1:00 P.M. (BC Time) •Saturday, March 27, 2021 Vold Jones & Vold, Dawson Creek, BC Red Angus and Black Angus Yearling Bulls
RED RSL MOONSHINE MAN 908F Very stylish, dark cherry red bull | Dam is a very good REDMAN 280Z daughter
RED SIX MILE FEEL GOOD 500F Large outline, high performing, proud fronted
REMITALL F STANDOUT 30F. Powerhouse bull with modest birth weight, extra length, loads of muscle, sound structured
SIX MILE FOLK LORE 342F Long spined, smooth shoulder, big topped
Mark & Ginger Zahacy Box 2139, High Prairie, AB
Email: zahacy@telus.net Web: northpointangus.ca
Home: (780) 523-5356 Cell: (780) 523-1356
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Sale under the supervision of Mark Holowaychuk, Optimal Bovines Inc.403.894.4990 | o.b.i.@shaw.ca Peter Raffan, VJV Livestock Marketing Group250.260.0758 | vjvdawsoncreek@outlook.com Catalogue can be viewed onlineat cattlemanagement.ca or vjvauction.com
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Triangle Stock Farm Selling:
10th Annual Bull & Female Sale
30 Red & Black Simmental Bulls 8 Red & Black Simmental Purebred Heifers
Monday, 1:00 PM
February 22, 2021
ON Farm Video Sale
Parkland County, AB
TSF 13H WS Epic
TSF 19H WS Beef King
TSF 41H 3D Black Full Throttle
KWA Lawmaker 59C
TSF 26H IPU Bentley 81F
TSF 20H IPU Bentley 81F
TSF 7H
TSF 70H IPU Lieutenant 24E
TSF 73H TSF Freedom 7F
TSF 69H LFE Game Face 338F
Triangle Stock Farm
Guest Consignor
Sarah Leng 780-868-6414
Vance, Michele, Cheyenne, Colbey Klepper ½ Hr West of Edmonton Michele 780-718-9334 Cheyenne 780-718-6024 tsf@trianglestockfarm.com Follow us on Facebook R0011852968
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Breeding season Q and A What condition should my cows be in for breeding season? Cows should be at a body condition score of 3 (on a scale of 1 to 5) after calving, and replacement heifers at 3.5. This is considered moderate body condition. Thin cows at calving tend to take longer to return to normal cycling, and thus a 10 to 20 percent lower conception rate than cows that are in moderate condition. Most of the nutrients a cow consumes go into maintenance and producing milk for her calf; weight gain is the last priority when all other bodily requirements are met. This is why it is usually difficult for lactating cows gain weight in the first few months after calving. My cows are cycling, why are they not catching? There are several reasons why cows are not catching even though they are apparently cycling. The breeding season should begin 2 or 3 months after first calving date, and not immediately after. This is to allow the cow’s bodies to get back into normal estrus activity. Their reproductive hormones right after calving are not cycling normally like they would when they are not pregnant, plus the uterus needs time to shrink back to normal size. The first few estrous cycles are usually irregular in timing, and this is normal. Other reasons cows are not catching is that there may be females with cystic ovaries in the herd. Cystic ovaries tend to allow cows to be in heat all the time, but no matter how long they are with a bull they do not catch. Cystic ovaries are often associated with over-conditioned cows.
Bulls may also need to be checked. If there is more than one bull in a corral with several females and these bulls are almost identical in size, regardless how many females are coming in heat, fighting is likely to occur. A bull may be suffering from an injury or malady that is affecting his ability to breed, from lameness to a broken penis. He may even turn out to be less fertile with poor sperm motility or abnormal sperm structure than first thought. A breeding soundness exam done by a veterinarian can rule most out these problems. Can nutrition improve fertility? Nutrition can either improve or ruin fertility in cattle. Cows receiving poor nutrition tend to take longer to reach their first heat period after calving, and are less likely to successfully conceive on time in the breeding season. Pregnancy rates suffer as a result, as does the subsequent calf crop. Cows generally need more energy and protein during lactation than they do during pregnancy. The rule of thumb for cows is 7 percent protein in mid-pregnancy, 9 percent protein in late pregnancy, and 11 percent protein in lactation or post-calving. Energy requirements increase in a similar manner. Bulls also need to have good nutrition to be able to successfully breed and produce a calfcrop. Since a bull is worth half of the entire cowherd, and they tend to pay more attention to females in the breeding season than to feed, it is very important that he is on a good nutritional program before and after the breeding
season. After the breeding season he will have lost some condition, and will need to be on a good nutritional program so that he can build up that weight and maintain it in preparation for next season. Should my cows, heifers, and bulls be vaccinated before breeding season? What should I vaccinate for? Replacement heifers and cows will need to be immunized for Clostridial bacteria (8-way vaccine like Covexin Plus), BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea) types I and II, IBR (Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis), PI3 (Parainfluenza-3), BRSV (Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus), H. somnus bacteria, and a scour vaccine that protects against E. coli, corona virus and rotavirus. Vaccinations for leptospirosis and vibriosis may be needed, but not usually in Alberta. Talk to your bovine veterinarian to see what other diseases your breeding herd will need to be protected from. Timing of vaccinations is very important. Cows and heifers should be vaccinated 8 to 10 weeks before calving for maximum immunity. Animals that have not been vaccinated previously need two shots: The first 3 or 4 months after breeding, and a booster 8 to 10 weeks before calving. The two injections need to be done at least 3 to 4 weeks apart. Bulls will require the same vaccine protocol as the cowherd. Talk to your veterinarian about also vaccinating bulls for virbriosis and trichomoniasis.
Yearling Black Angus Bulls Off the Ranch by Private Treaty Clint Collins (780) 814-1455
Anna Collins (780) 814-3875
www.riograndeangus.com
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March 23, 2021 1:00 p.m. BC TIME
WORKING GENETICS FOR THE WORKING RANCH
VJV AUCTION DAWSON CREEK, BC
CONTACT THE CONSIGNORS TO REQUEST A CATALOGUE
Halfway River Simmentals
• Traditional Simmental Bulls • Red Factor Simmental Bulls • Black Factor Simmental Bulls • Black Simmental/ Angus Cross Bulls
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Bulls on Offer
Georg and Sarah Weitzel 250 262 7681 Eckbert and Christa Weitzel 250 263 8237
Rosefield Simmentals Selling bulls and heifers INTERNET BIDDING AVAILABLE
James & Martha Wiebe (250) 630-2621 (250) 793-0462
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Breeding FAQ from previous How much bull power will I need for my herd? Generally, one bull can service 20 cows in a breeding season. However, yearling bulls (10 to 15 months of age) will only be able to breed 10 to 15 females. Older and more experienced bulls (24 to 30 months of age or more) can run with 25 to 30 cows during the breeding season. A bull will breed less cows and heifers if in a large pasture over 10 or 20 acres because of the time needed to travel from servicing one female to go chase another. However, larger spaces
may reduce rivalry incidences of similar-aged bulls that are of the same age and size as the other. How do I evaluate the reproductiveness of my bulls? Your bovine veterinarian will perform a bull breeding soundness exam on all your bulls, provided it is done 4 to 6 weeks before the breeding season. A BBSE will give you an evaluation of semen quality, sperm motility and structural composition, sperm count, body condition score, condition of the bull’s reproductive organs, and
measurement of scrotal circumference. A veterinarian can determine if a bull is ready for breeding or needs to be culled. When BBSEs are done on your bull battery at least a month before the start of breeding season, you have enough time to sell off the culls, and look for new bulls for your herd. Why do I need to breed my heifers ahead of my mature cows, and how old should they be when bred? Replacement heifers will need to be bred 21 to 30 days ahead of the main cowherd because they re-
quire a longer period of time to return to normal cycling activity and display heat after calving than mature cows. When heifers are bred before the main cowherd they will calve earlier in the season; this gives you a chance to watch your heifers for potential calving problems. First-calf heifers, after calving, should be cycling normally by the time the main cowherd is going into the breeding season the following year. At that time they will be bred at the same time as the rest of the mature cows.
32nd Annual Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale Nor-Alta Limousin Leonel & Lacey Plante Kinuso, AB 780-805-5327 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon Cecil Lake, BC (250) 781-3617 • C: (250) 793-2384 gcharmon@hotmail.com Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy. (250) 772-5116 or 263-8116 mccordmr@hotmail.com
We have made the difficult decision to Postpone our 32nd annual Limousin sale to the spring of 2022. However the same group of consignors have an excellent set of registered limousin bulls for sale off the farm. They are top quality and always guaranteed.
Contact consignors soon for your best selection! ***Please note that Lakeroad Limousin and Angus, who has been a part of our sale for many years will be hosting their own Angus Bull Sale
THE NATURAL GENETIC ADVANTAGE FOR YIELD
www.PeaceCountryLimousin.com
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If the year 2020 taught us anything, it is that life is unpredictable. With the uncertainties of these ever changing times, the Continental Connection bull sale has decided to embrace the future. We are grateful for the gift of technology and have decided for 2021 to switch to an Online Only format utilizing the BC Livestock “Next Lot” platform. Photos and videos will be available early March, catalogue will arrive mid March. Be sure to contact us to make sure you are on the mailing list. As always, you are more than welcome to come and view the bulls any time prior to the sale in addition to our open house on April 2nd. Make sure to watch our website and Facebook page for all of the details!
2021
Online Only Format BC Livestock NEXT LOT platform 2 days to bid and buy the bulls of your choice! Worry free MAX BID option
www.bclivestock.nextlot.com/public
ON FARM VIEWING OF THE BULLS AT PINNACLE VIEW LIMOUSIN
Register to bid at www.bclivestock.nextlot.com/public Contact Elysia Penner, BC Livestock’s Purebred Representative for registration assistance. Scan this QR Code to be directed to the BC Livestock site!
JOIN US FOR LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, A LOOK THROUGH THE BULLS AND GET SALE SUPPORT FROM OUR ON-SITE STAFF!
The Swaans & Kishkans
ROB: 250-991-8229 | ERIN: 250-991-6654 QUESNEL, BC | kishkan@quesnelbc.com | www.pvlimousin.com
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Blonde d’Aquitaine arrived in Canada, from France, in the early 70’s at the end of the importation era of continental cattle from Europe. At the time of the first imports, the Blonde breed in France was one of the smaller breeds in number. Blondes are now the third largest beef breed in France. All registered fullblood Blondes in Canada are parentage verified by DNA. For more information about the Blonde d’Aquitaine breed, go to the website of the Canadian Blonde d’Aquitaine Association: http:// www.canadianblondeassociation.ca
Charolais were first imported to Canada in 1956 from the United States. Later, cattle were imported directly from France. In 1959 the Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) was formed and in 1960 it was formally recognized as a Breed Association under the Animal Pedigree Act of Canada. The CCA is a non-profit organization that derives funding from member subscriptions and the Whole Herd Enrolment (WHE) fees. The Canadian Charolais Association operates a number of performance testing initiatives on behalf of its members. However the backbone of the performance program is Whole Herd Enrolment in which breeding and calving information is tracked on each cow every year. This tracking ensures the highest possible level of accuracy in Charolais pedigrees and allows breeders to monitor reproductive traits. Research has shown that fertility is the most economically important trait in beef production and total herd reporting sets Charolais apart as an industry leader. All performance data from the past is utilized in producing a high accuracy, scientifically proven Canadian Expected Progeny Difference (EPD). EPD’s indicate genetic differences in cattle and may be
used for comparison across herds. Due to the diverse landscape and the extremes in both temperature and precipitation in Canada, Canadian Charolais are highly adaptable to not only the Canadian environment and production systems but to climates and production systems throughout the world. Charolais cows have performed well under a variety of environmental conditions and are selected as very structurally sound animals with exceptionally good feet and strong legs. This is important when cattle are managed in large herds and on vast areas of land where walking distances for feed and water is necessary. It has been said that no other breed has impacted the North American beef industry so significantly as the introduction of Charolais. Canadian Charolais are highly compatible with the indigenous cow base and the cross is second to none. In Canada the Charolais crossbred calf receives a premium price at the auction market. For more information about the Charolais breed, go to the website of the Canadian Charolais Association: http://charolais.com
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Lowline The first Lowline cattle in North America came to Canada in 1996. Interest in them has grown steadily since. The Canadian Lowline Cattle Association was established in 1997. Fullbloods and percentage cattle are now recognized in separate herd books. Lowline cattle were developed by the Trangie Agricultural Research Centre in NSW, Australia. In 1929, a choice Aberdeen Angus herd from Canada, supplemented by additional animals from the USA and Scotland, was purchased by the Australian government to form the foundation of a research herd. From 1929 to 1963 this Angus research herd was prominent in the Australian showing circuit and won many awards. The herd was closed to outside genetics in 1964, and between 1974 and 1992 research was performed to investigate the efficiency of converting feed to beef within groups of different sized animals. The Angus herd was divided into three groups; the “High Line”, the “Low Line” and a random “Control Line”. A detailed evaluation of weight gain, feed intake, reproductive performance, milk production, carcass yield and quality and structur-
All about the Young Cattlemen’s Council
al soundness was carried out. Through 20 years of research, the smaller “Low Line” cattle were found to be extremely efficient converters of feed to beef while maintaining performance in the other characteristics studied. Interest in the smaller animals was great, and a new breed was created when the herd was dispersed to private breeders in 1992. Lowline possess traits that will help them excel in the cattle industry. They are extremely hardy, naturally polled, black or red in color, and small framed. At all stages of their growth they are about 60% of the size of normal beef cattle. Lowline cattle mature early. They are easy calving and docile. At birth calves average 40 to 50 pounds. Calving losses are extremely low and even heifers have great ease in calving. The dams make excellent mothers and provide ample milk. Cows at maturity average about 100 cm at the hip while equivalent age bulls stand about 110 cm. Lowline are extremely efficient grass feeders and can even be finished on grass. They exhibit rapid early growth. Carcasses yield high, with reduced fat but greater marbling. Cuts are smaller which is attractive to the health conscious con-
sumer. An increasing number of commercial breeders are committing to downsizing their cattle. They want cattle that are moderate framed with excellent muscling ability and performance. Lowline bulls have proven to provide this consistently. Crossing heifers with Lowline sires produces aggressive calves that are born easy. Fewer calving difficulties mean more calves and a higher percentage of cows returning to calf. Half blood calves average 65 pounds but wean off heavy with high yielding carcasses and consistent marbling. Lowline bulls in a commercial herd provide easier handling, calving ease, increased stocking rates, increased feed efficiency and high yield quality carcass characteristics. The ease and profitability of beef production increases once the frame score of the herd is reduced. For more information about the Lowline breed, go to the website of the Canadian Lowline Association: http://canadianlowline.com
It is the vision of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Young Cattlemen’s Council to cultivate youthful leadership by exposure to industry policy development, while allowing for the opportunity to gain experience and bring fresh insight to the table. We also strive to be a conduit of information between industry organizations and the youth of the beef industry. YCC represents Canadian beef cattle enthusiasts aged 18-35. The board is comprised of 6 provincial delegates and 3 elected directors at large. Board members have the opportunity to serve on CCA committees, to gain experience and provide youthful perspective on current issues. The board also takes part in various domestic and international events, round tables and meetings as a voice for Canada’s next generation of cattle producers.
Nearly 90 Years of Combined Charolais Breeding!
YCC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP must be members of their designated provincial organization, or their parents must be. The YCC board may also approve membership applications from persons within the age range, who may not meet the other specified requirements.
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Charolais
Lorne, Effie and Lyle Lakusta Matt and Larissa MacIsaac Box 37, Andrew, AB T0B 0C0 Ph: 780-365-2079 Cell: 780-719-0264 spruceviewcharolais@gmail.com
Valanjou RANCH
CHAROLAIS
Philippe & Rae Lusson & Family Tel: 780-348-5683 Cell: 780-206-5440 Clyde, Alberta edmvalanjou@gmail.com
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Homo Polled COLB HOLLYWOOD 164H SVS CAPTAIN MORGAN x WHEATLAND PREDATOR
WILLOW CREEK SIMMENTALS Mike and Mari, Colby and Tiffany Kyle and Ashley, Colton and Kalin 780.957.2814 or 780.832.6714 Crooked Creek, AB
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LAKEROAD BLACK ANGUS Maine Anjou LAKEROAD SIMMENTALS ANNUAL BULL SALE Sat, Apr 3rd, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. (BC Time) VJV, Dawson Creek, BC
Lakeroad Simmentals Sarah Hayward & Kody Rowe Worsley, AB Sarah (780) 835-8841 Kody (780) 834-7601 s_hayward@live.ca
Guest Consignor - Dry Creek Ranch Gordon Harmon & Family, Cecil Lake, BC
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Lakeroad Black Angus Jim & Donna Rowe Worsley, AB (780) 835-9588 donnarowe8@icloud.com
The Maine-Anjou breed originated in France in the 19th century, taking their name from the Mayenne and Anjou river valleys in which they were developed. In France the breed has evolved as a dual-purpose breed, where the cows are selected for their milk production, and bull calves are fed for market. The traditional colouring is very dark red with white markings on the head, belly, rear legs and tail. White on other parts of the body is also common. The first Maine-Anjou arrived in Canada in 1969 and later through artificial insemination the breed entered the United States. In 1970, the Canadian Maine-Anjou Association was formed. Over the past 35 years in Canada, selective breeding has: reduced the frame size of both fullbloods & purebreds, drastically reduced birthweights, tightened up the front end, thickened up the back end, developed a polled feature in both fullbloods & purebreds and developed multiple colours due to the recessive fullblood colour gene, resulting in the traditional red & white (fullblood) colouring, solid black, solid red and other colour patterns. Advantages to breeding MaineAnjou are high rates of gain, feed efficiency, adaptability to climatic extremes, superior carcass qual-
ity, docility, and smooth muscling. Bulls are known for being: high gainers, with a quiet disposition, sound conformation and the ability to be horned, polled or scurred. Females are recognized for their: quiet disposition, strong milking ability, maternal instincts, extreme longevity (10 years or more), easy calving ability and high fertility. Crossbreeding with Maines adds: stretch, growth rate, quiet disposition and more pounds at weaning to a herd. Maines can also be utilized to breed for or select against other specific traits. Crossed with white-faced cattle, the Maine influence produces dark pigmentation around the eyes. This reduces the occurrence of cancer eye and pink eye. The recessive red gene can be utilized to maintain your preferred colour pattern. Maine’s’ performance at tests and in shows has repeatedly shown that Maine-Anjou genetics can be advantageous to any herd! For more information about the Maine Anjou breed, go to the website of the Canadian Maine Anjou Association: http://www. maine-anjou.ca
Two-year-old bulls for sale by private treaty by 6B and ERA 35E Come check out the bulls anytime at the farm
EHF 46E BRITISHER LAD ET 6B
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Very flexible on delivery and boarding
TOM BASNETT
Ph/Fax: 780-685-2102 Box 41 Eureka River, AB T0H 1K0 Cell: 780-834-8170 tjbasnett@gmail.com From the corner of Hwy 64 and #730, go 11 km N. on #730, 1.6 km W. and 4 km N. on Range Rd. 54
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Angus Aberdeen Angus cattle were first imported to Canada in 1860. The breed was strengthened with further imports from Scotland and the cattle have been registered by the Canadian Angus Association since 1905. Since 1960, animals have been exported back to Scotland and around the world. All Angus animals registered in Canada are 100% purebred and all walking sires are DNA tested and sire verified to ensure the accuracy of our records. Red and black Angus are both registered in one herd book, but the registration paper easily indicates the colour of each animal. The breed has experienced a significant growth in demand and size and is now the largest and fastest growing breed in Canada. Angus animals offer numerous economic ad-
vantages in addition to their solid red or black colour. They are naturally polled, easy keeping and the females are natural mothers. Over 98.5% of all registered Angus calves are born unassisted, weaning weights usually exceed one half of the cow’s weight. It is not unusual for a cow to remain active and healthy for fourteen or more years. Angus cattle are extremely fertile but the increased demand for Angus genetics in Canada has been because of the quality of the carcass. Cattlemen using Angus with superior marbling ability open the door for improved beef tenderness and increased consumer acceptance of beef. Canadian Angus breeders have worked cooperatively with the American Angus Association to improve our Performance Program and provide more
accurate genetic evaluations on both Red and Black Angus. All breeders are encouraged to weigh and measure cattle and submit performance data that will provide customers with accurate information to select suitable genetics for their breeding program. Angus is Canada’s leading beef breed because Angus and Angus-cross cattle make sound economic sense, in the breeding pasture, the feedlot, at the packing plant, and on the table. For more information about the Angus breed, go to the website of the Canadian Angus Association: http://www.cdnangus.ca
Braunvieh The German word “Braunvieh” means “Brown Cattle”. Braunvieh enjoy the status as being one of the oldest pure breeds, which originated in the alpine regions of Switzerland. Their colour is of various shades of brown with males generally being darker and the calves are born almost white, darkening with age. They typically have dark pigmentation around the eyes, black noses with light-coloured bands around the muzzles, and strong black hooves. Braunvieh is a medium-sized, dual purpose breed, which excels in maternal traits and docility. They are very hardy, adapting to extreme cold or heat and are known for their longevity. About 40% of the cattle in Switzerland are Braunvieh and, due to their high performance and exceptional tolerance to various climates, they are raised in more than 60 countries, from the Arctic Circle to the tropics, at altitudes varying between sea level and 12,500 feet. The history of Braunvieh can be revisited through documents preserved in monasteries, whose occupants took great pride in raising and improving these cattle. Among these historical files, notes indicate trading of brown cattle in the eighth century and provide records of performance dated as early as 1315. Standardized production records on milk and meat performance were established in the 19th century. In 1869, the first export of brown cattle took place to the U.S., where they became the foundation in the development of the Brown Swiss dairy cow, by constantly selecting for high milk production. In 1968, the first Braunvieh from Switzerland arrived in Canada and there have been several subsequent importations of live animals and semen and later of embryos and the result has been the development of Canadian Braunvieh that have been marketed and proven worldwide. Braunvieh, having been bred pure for centuries, offer complete outcross genetics for other breeds and have repeatedly proven themselves in cross-breeding programs. Braunvieh add thickness, early maturity and good gains, which makes their offspring perform very well in feedlots. Most of the Braunvieh herds can be found in Alberta, with numbers increasing in other provinces. Highly profitable production, long productive lives, docile temperament, wide range of adaptability and rapid growth are all distinctive characteristics of this breed. For more information about the Canadian Brown Swiss and Braunvieh breed, go to the website of the Canadian Brown Swiss and Braunvieh Association: http://www.browncow. ca
Annual BULL & FEMALE SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 | 2:00 PM AT THE RANCH | WESTLOCK, ALBERTA
Offering 40 + BULLS BLACK LIMOUSIN TWO-YEAR OLDS
XLR 66G
SIRE: RUNAWAY EXIT RED LIMOUSIN TWO-YEAR OLDS
XLR 17G
RED & BLACK | LIMOUSIN & ANGUS YE A R L I NG S & 2 - Y E A R OL D S
RED ANGUS YEARLINGS
XLR 65H
SIRE: RED HAZEL BLUFF DEEP 91E BLACK LIMOUSIN YEARLINGS
XLR 35H
SIRE: EXCEL POLLED ALL NORTH
SIRE: ROMN CADILLAC JACK 101C
BLACK LIMOUSIN TWO-YEAR OLDS
RED LIMOUSIN YEARLINGS
XLR 11H
SIRE: MAF FIRST IMPRESSION 4420
“We have bought a number of Excel Ranch bulls, with most of them being Limo, and have been using them to breed our Angus/ Simmental heifers/second calvers. We have found it’s a great outcross that gains us both easy calving and growthy calves.” - Terry Sheehan Sunnie Valley Farms
“Since we introduced Excels Limousin genetics into our herd we have seen an improvement on our calf crops and hybrid vigour without sacrificing any of the maternal traits, calf vigour, fertility or longevity that our Angus cows provide. The Miller family has always taken care of us with all of our bull purchases. They are great people raising great cattle.” - Colby Hansen Uphill Feeders
XLR 15H
SIRE: TMF WESTWOOD 505W
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RON & BARB MILLER 780-349-2135 CODY & AMY MILLER 780-349-0644 R0011854363
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Hays Converter
Simmental
Hays Converter is the first beef breed developed by a Canadian livestock producer which was recognized as a pure breed and registered under provisions of the Animal Pedigree Act in Canada. Since its conception, the Hays Converter has produced superior animals with selection based solely on performance. Hays Converters are larger, well-fleshed and long-bodied. Strong legs and good feet add hardiness and longevity. Particularly noticeable are the excellent udders of the cows. Mature females weigh between 1250-1450 pounds and mature bulls av-
Since the first importations to Canada, Simmental has grown in popularity and has become one of the nation’s most influential breeds. Outstanding growth and performance, combined with unbeatable milk and mothering abilities has resulted in the superior Canadian Simmental beef animal of today. The Simmental female is recognized globally as one of the best mother cows in the commercial cattle industry. Cattlemen have found them to be profitable, docile animals that possess superior carcass characteristics. These attributes have positioned Simmental as the breed of choice in cross-breeding programs with all other cattle breeds. The unparalleled success of Canadian Simmentals has resulted in them being exported to many countries around the world. The Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) is the national organization focused on the development of the breed and its distinctive strengths and is continually working to deliver services that enhance the breed’s performance and marketability. Through the CSA’s performance and “Total Herd” data recording programs, breeders benefit from having accurate, complete and up-to-date records that can be used to identify cattle within a herd and within the breed that excel in specific traits. These records also enable the CSA to continue to develop programs that assist cattlemen in identifying and selecting cattle that excel for various economically important traits; ultimately strengthening the breed and creating a superior animal. Our programs lead the industry in the development of tools that support and promote the advancement of not only the Simmental breed but also the future needs of the beef industry. The selection and breeding programs implemented by Simmental breeders and the CSA, along with the superior genetic attributes of Simmental cattle, have all contributed to the present-day success of the breed. For more information about the Simmental breed, go to the website of the Canadian Simmental Association: http://www. simmental.com
erage between 2200 and 2400 pounds in breeding condition. Hays Converter cows produce abundant milk, calve easily and wean a 550 to 650 pound calf. Hays Converter cows mature early, breed early and produce outstanding calves yearly regardless of the breed of the sire they are mated to an excellent cross. For more information about the Hays Converter breed, go to the website of the Canadian Hays Converter Association: http://www.clrc.ca/haysconverter.shtml
Consigning 3 Yearling & 4 Two-Year-Old Polled Hereford Bulls Plus 2 Open Heifers to the
CASH OUT @ 18 months
30 BULLS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY from Herd Bulls and A1 Sires
Consigning 5 bulls & 3 heifers in the We are half an hour north of Fort St. John
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REBER’S POLLED HEREFORDS Serena Reber | Mark Martin | Kc Reber R.R. 1, Woking, AB T0H 3V0 780-518-2643 | reber44@yahoo.ca
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Heart of the Peace Multi Breed Bull Sale
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Limousin , Canadian Beef Breeds Council • Get More Muscle For Less! • LIMOUSIN – the genetic leader for muscle, growth, efficiency. • Best adapted continental breed for the case-ready beef industry. • Proven as the top breed for feed conversion. • Superior muscle • High weaning and yearling muscle growth with moderate birth weight. • Highest red meat yield of any major breed. • Uniform size and color • Best Cross with British Based Females • Carcass Champion, Canadian Western Agribition for 28 consecutive years. • Superior Canadian Health status. • Exceptional pedigree integrity* *The Canadian Limousin Association carries the only Full French Limousin Herd book in the world that guarantees every single registered Full Blood animal is parent verified by DNA genotyping or bloodtyping. Imported to Canada in 1968 from France, Limousin is one of the five major breeds in Canada and in the United States. The Limousin
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Galloway breed has an important economic role in today’s beef industry. Known throughout the world as the carcass breed, Limousin cattle excel in feed efficiency and have proven to consume less than other animals of the same size and yet perform to equal or superior levels. The Limousin female is appreciated in commercial production for her easy maintenance, her fertility and milking ability while Limousin sired calves are sought after for their feed conversion and high quality carcass. This genetic achievement is the result of selection based on carcass and residual feed intake research and development throughout the North American Limousin population.
The Canadian Galloway Association represents three breeds: Galloways, Belted Galloways, and White Galloways. All three breeds come in black, dun, or red color. Galloways were imported into Canada in 1853, Belted Galloways were imported around 1950, and White Galloways were imported in 1966. A double coat of hair in the winter helps to reduce feed intake and therefore lower costs and helps produce flavourful meat, lean yet-well
marbled without excessive external fat. The breed is naturally polled and will eliminate horns from the next calf crop. Feeding tests at Olds College in Olds, Alberta over the last 21 years have shown that Galloway steers had excellent feed conversion rates and produced excellent carcasses. For more information about the Galloway breed, go to the website of the Canadian Galloway Association: http://www.galloway.ca
The Canadian Limousin Association (CLA) is a non-profit, member-owned organization. Our primary function is to maintain the pedigree herdbook of Limousin cattle in Canada. We are committed to the improvement of the Limousin breed by way of performance programs, research, education, advertising and promotion, and export. For more information about the Limousin breed, go to the website of the Canadian Limousin Association: http://www.limousin.com/
SALERS • SIMMENTAL • RED ANGUS • BLACK ANGUS • POLLED HEREFORD
Sale Opens March 26 @ 8:00 a.m. MST Sale Closes March 27 @ 7:00 p.m. MST Racehorse style soft close with extended bidding
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Speckle Park The Speckle Park breed is a Canadian creation. Speckle Park were created and developed in two western Canadian provinces – Saskatchewan and Alberta. Speckle Park as a breed consistently produce moderate sized well marbled carcasses with a minimal fat cover. Speckle Park do all of this in a harsh winter environment on very basic food stuffs. Speckle Park are now also at home in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, England and the United States. Often described as “the beef breed with the colour bonus” SP have a range of spectacular colour patterns. The “classic speckled” pattern is black sided with a white top line and underline, a black or grey head and spots on the rear quarters like the Appaloosa horse. The black sides may be broken
into many smaller black spots of various sizes on a white ground. Some are white with black points on the nose, ears, skin around the eyes, and feet and legs. Teats are black. Speckle Park also produce some solid black progeny. All of the colour patterns have pigment in the right places for sun and snow. Speckle Park also grow extremely heavy coats in winter and then slick off quickly for the spring and summer. Speckle Park are moderate sized animals. Mature cows typically weigh 545 kg (1200 lbs), and mature bulls weigh 910 kg (2000 lbs) or a bit more. Calves average 34 kg (75 lbs) at birth and wean between 250-260 kg (550 – 575 lbs). Finished carcasses on the rail typically have an average weight of 330 kg (725 lbs).
Speckle Park also bring to the cattleman many other highly desirable traits: polled, early fertility, calving ease, vigorous calves, milking ability, and manageability of cows and bulls. Speckle Park were developed over a period of fifty years and are now a distinct pure breed with a closed herd book as stipulated by the Canadian Animal Pedigree Act. The breed’s genetic base is British and derives primarily from black Angus, a Teeswater Shorthorn and an unidentified white bull with coloured points. For more information about the Speckle Park breed, go to the website of the Canadian Speckle Park Association: http://www.canadianspecklepark.ca
YEARLING BULLS FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY 780-864-6448 | 780-351-2608 BOX 43 SITE 2 RR1 | SPIRIT RIVER, AB | T0H 3G0 TO RECEIVE A CATALOGUE CALL/TEXT 780-864-6506
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Salers Salers are considered to be one of the breed, have a large ribeye area and a leanoldest European breeds, whose roots can er carcass (less fat thickness) than British be traced to 16,500-year-old cave draw- breeds. Salers cross steers perform well ings found near the town of Salers in the in feedlots and have exceptional carcass South Central region of France, the Au- yield and quality. The Salers breed is one of only three vergne, in the heart of the volcanic area of the Massif Central. The rough terrain, breeds evaluating data on docility and poor soil and harsh climate combined through the efforts of its breeders has with the area’s isolation has contributed improved this trait dramatically in recent to a genetically pure breed of cattle with years. The genetic trend for Salers has bred-in range ability to thrive almost en- been very positive from a breed average tirely on native grasses in the summer and of near zero in 1992 to the current breed average EPD of over +8.0. roughage diet in winter. Excellent feet and legs contribute to The Salers breed in North America has evolved into an outstanding maternal beef admirable longevity. All of these traits breed with no lack of performance and combined, have made Salers the choice carcass traits. The cattle are usually solid of many commercial cattlemen striving to red or black and are naturally horned but maximize production without increasing polled bloodlines have been developed by management or labour costs. Salers are a selection and are now predominant in the balanced breed, which is key to optimiznational herd. Salers females possess a ing all aspects of beef production. Salers were first imported into Canalarger than average pelvic area, the largest in the industry, and calve easily to the ser- da in 1972 with the Salers Association of vice of larger terminal cross sires. They are Canada being established in 1973. Canaexcellent mothers with good milk produc- da continues to be an excellent source for tion, are very fertile and re-breed quickly. Salers genetics worldwide. For more information about the Salers Salers bulls are efficient breeders and sire calves of moderate birth weight, with breed, go to the website of the Salers Asa strong will to live and good growth. US- sociation of Canada: http://www.salersJNHR Half Page Ad 2021_Layout 1 2021-01-15 AM Page 1 MARC studies have confirmed that Sal-8:05canada.com ers is the highest marbeling Continental
New Online Sale for 2021!
Offering Polled & Horned Hereford Bulls & Bred Females
Sale Opens - Feb 17, 2021 Closes Racehorse Style Feb 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM MST Online at
View the Bulls any time at the farm!
Box 111 Clyde, AB T0G 0P0 Ph: 780-348-5835 Fax: 780-348-5839 Norm Cell: 780-307-6586 Mike Grimmeyer: 780-307-3385 jonomnherefordranch@gmail.com grimm1@mcsnet.ca
Norm & Joanne Parrent
3 miles East of Clyde on Hwy. 18 then 2.5 South on RR 244 ~or~ 5 Miles East of Hwy 2 on TWP Rd 594 then 1/2 mile South on RR 244
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GRUNDKE FAMILY SALERS “2020 PUREBRED BREEDER OF THE YEAR”
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WERNER and DEBBIE GRUNDKE ALBERTA BEACH, ALBERTA
GOLDSTOCK HEREFORD FARMS Bulls For Sale On The Farm By Private Treaty Steve: (Home) 780.354.3190 | (Cell) 780.518.0064 Ashley: 780.933.7734 | Brad: 780.518.5402 Located 10 miles South of Beaverlodge on RD #722 to Halcourt Corner, Then 9 miles West on TWP #710 and 1 mile South on RR#123
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150 Bulls
Red, Black & Fullblood Simmental, Red & Black Angus, Hereford
Red Simmental
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Bulls Sell March 5 Black Simmental
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Black Angus
Red Simmental
Hereford
Hereford
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For Complete Info contact any of the Chittick Family
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The Shorthorn breed had its founding about 225 years ago in Durham County in North East England. Shorthorn cattle are medium framed with mature females in the 1400 -1600 pound range and bulls ranging from 2200 – 2400 pounds in working condition. They are available both horned and polled with homogeneous polled genetics also available. The main colour variations are solid red, red with white markings, and roan and white, which gives commercial producers several different options to select from to suit their situations. Shorthorn genetics have always provided a strong maternal trait. The Shorthorn female, purebred or crossbred, has long been sought after for its early maturity, fertility, ease of calving, milk production, longevity and docility. Carcass traits have been an area where the exotic or terminal breeds have excelled.With the more recent return and focus on a moderate carcass with consistent superior marbling, the carcass traits of the Shorthorn breed have become more popular. Feedlot tests reveal that Shorthorn influenced cattle reach the optimum carcass weight at an earlier age with a higher percentage of AA+ marbling. While exotic breeds will claim more muscling and larger rib eyes they cannot compete with the consistent, well marbled, high yielding Shorthorn carcasses. Today’s Canadian Shorthorns continue to prove that they play a very important role in the future of the beef industry. While many breeds portray themselves as being balanced and versatile, none of them compare to the ability of Shorthorn genetics to adapt and improve in a variety of crossbreeding situations. For more information about the Shorthorn breed, go to the website of the Canadian Shorthorn Association: http://www.canadianshorthorn.com
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Farmers union renew calls to stop Site C
5th ANNUAL REGISTERED BLACK & RED ANGUS
BULL SALE
The West Moberly First Nation and National Farmers Union have renewed calls for the province to discontinue building the Site C dam. The call from West Moberly comes with a request for the government to release the dam’s latest construction progress reports as well as a report prepared by special advisor Peter Milburn. Chief Roland Willson says the province’s failure to sit down and talk with West Moberly about the escalating costs and safety concerns about the estimated $10.7-billion project could lead to further legal action. “Our position hasn’t changed. We’re still willing to sit down and speak with B.C. about alternatives to Site C, trying to get them off of destroying the valley,” Willson said. West Moberly is currently suing the Province, BC Hydro, and Canada over the project, alleging Site C has violated its rights under Treaty 8. A 120-day Supreme Court trial is expected to start in March 2022. The province has turned to two international experts to review the latest findings from Milburn’s review. Bess Legault, a Peace region farmer and the NFU’s women’s president, said COVID-19 has exposed a need for local food security. She said the alluvial soils and microclimate of the Peace Valley has the capacity to feed more than one million people a year, indefinitely. “There is still time for the provincial government to course correct away from Site C in favour of a thriving and climate-compatible agricultural future in the Peace Region,” said Legault. In November, the NFU passed a resolution calling on the Province to stop the project, citing geotechnical issues, Treaty 8 rights violations, and the loss of farmland as primary concerns. The NFU is proposing a collaborative strategy with colleges and universities to form a co-operative in the Peace and advance organic farming and climate-adaptive agriculture. Legault co-ordinates a community food network in the region called the Northern CoHort. As of Monday, there were 989 workers reported at the Site C camp. tsummer@ahnfsj.ca
• REGISTERED BLACK & RED ANGUS BULLS
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• COMMERCIAL BRED HEIFERS FROM REGISTERED STOCK
MAR 6
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BC Peace Region
ISN'T IT TIME YOUR COW HERD STARTED WORKING FOR YOU?
Registered Black Angus yearling & 2 year-old bulls for sale off the farm, with genetics focusing on adding efficiency and maternal instinct to your herd, without compromising performance.
Yearling & 2-yr Old Simmental Bulls For Sale by Private Treaty on the Farm
DELANO & MEGAN KJOS
Norbert & Janice Luken
Box 238, Fairview, Alberta T0H 1L0 Norbert’s Cell: (780) 835-9314 • Home: (780) 835-3165 Email: njluken6@gmail.com
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250-467-9450 • 403-804-1107 LOCATED IN TOMSLAKE, BC 1 HOUR WEST OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
KJOS BERETTA 70G by Musgrave Stunner with his dam @ 4 mos
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Monkman Falls
We Believe in Cattle that Speak for Themselves!
PHK3G - 2D53A BW: 100
SIRE SGC Red Diamond 84C
PHKBG - 15E BW: 86
Bought at Calgary Bull sale where he stood beside Grand Champion and won Best Pair of two & three. Second in Sire group. He put his stamp on every calf long curly hair & disposition. Daughters in production and looking good.
PHK17G - 5E24X BW: 102
PHK19G - 8E5A BW: 96
PHK23G - 11A BW: 98
These bulls are for sale off the farm.
Phillip & Helen Krahn & Family â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 780.841.1409 Home: 780.928.3635 Directions to the farm: 35 km SW on Hwy 697 from La Crete, or 35 km east of La Crete Ferry Crossing. Watch for sign PHK Hereford sign on North side of Highway.
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BULL SALE
March 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM at VJV Dawson Creek
Eight Way Charolais 250.329.4816 • 250.261.0876 • 250.785.6362
SILVER WILLOW RANCH
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24 Two Year Old Bulls 17 Yearling Bulls 5 Purebred Open Heifers
Videos on our website RAYMOND & CORINE Home 780.939.2173 Raymond 780.982.2176
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Email wademeakin@msn.com please call for a catalogue bid or watch online at DLMS.ca
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RGK 903H SIRED BY LFLC EASY STREET 107E
Wade & Sherry Meakin and family 780-349-2982 • Cell 780-349-1650
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Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic
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2 yr old Red & Black Angus Bulls on Offer at Birch Hills Colony
Committed to friendly, quality care Striving to deliver the highest quality service and products to result in optimum herd health, success and profitability for our clients. Ask us about pre-purchase breeding & soundness bull evaluations!
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Marty & Miriam Kjos
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Genetic Evaluation Definitions
What does that mean? EPD (Expected Progeny Differences) are expressions of the relative genetic merit of beef cattle for various traits. EPDs are used to compare the predicted progeny performance between two bulls (or females) within a breed, regardless of age or herd location. EPDs are expressed in the actual units of measure for a given trait. Interim EPDs (indicated as PE+) are calculated using a calf’s sire's and dam’s National EPDs plus the calf’s own performance data. Possible Change Table: EPDs are predictions of an animal's breeding value for a given trait. As with any prediction, there is a margin of error, or possible change, associated with an EPD. When the accuracy is low, this margin for error is high. As more information (i.e. progeny data) becomes available, the margin of error becomes smaller. Percentile Table: used to quickly rank a sire or dam within the breed for a given trait. Active Sires/Dams: animals that have at least one progeny with a weaning weight recorded in the past two years. Black/Red Carrier: an animal whose coat colour is black, but carries the recessive gene for red coat colour. ---------------------------------(ACC) Accuracy: the reliability that can be placed on the EPD. An accuracy of close to 1.0 indicates higher reliability. Accuracy is impacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included in the analysis. (BW) Birth Weight EPD: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires. (CED) Calving Ease Direct EPD: the average difference in ease with which a sire's calves will be born when he is bred to first calf heifers. The higher the number the more probability that his calves will be born unassisted. (CEM) Calving Ease Maternal EPD: is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater probability of unassisted births in firstcalf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire's daughters will calve as firstcalf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires. (CW) Carcass Weight EPD: expressed in lbs, this EPD predicts differences in the average hot carcass weight in progeny. This EPD is calculated using birth weight, weaning weight and yearling weight EPDs as well as any carcass data available. (FAT) Fat/Back Fat EPD: expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in back fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. The higher the EPD the more back fat expected on a sires calves. (HPG) Heifer Pregnancy EPD: the percent probability in a bull’s daughters’ ability to conceive and calve as two year olds. Just like the stayability EPD, heifer pregnancy EPDs are expressed in terms of a percentage difference. For example, two heifer pregnancy EPDs, 5 and 10, differ by 5%. Daughters of the bull with the EPD of 10 are 5% more likely to conceive than daughters of the other bull. (MARB) Marbling EPD: a prediction of future
progeny’s performance for carcass marbling scores. This EPD incorporates both ultrasound and carcass data. The higher the EPD the more intramuscular fat expected in the rib eye of a sire’s calves. (MILK) Milk EPD: is an indicator of milking ability in daughters. It represents the differences in weaning weights of calves due to the amount of milk produced by their mothers. It is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. The higher the EPD the more weaning pounds a sires daughters will add to her calves via milk. (PE) Parental Average EPD: indicated as PE, is an average of a calf’s sire's and dam’s National EPDs. These have minimal accuracy as they do not incorporate the calf’s own performance.
PERCENTILES FOR ALL SIRES BW
WW
YW
MILK
MWW
SS
(REA) Ribeye Area EPD: expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. The larger the EPD the larger the expected rib eye area.
MEAN
2.3
31
58
21
36
0.1
NUMBER
5,790
5,770
5,751
5,773
5,742
5,434
High
-3.8
76
129
42
63
1.7
5%
-0.2
45
83
29
47
0.4
10%
0.4
41
76
27
44
0.3
(SC) Scrotal Circumference EPD: expressed in centimetres, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires. Scrotal Circumference is an indicator of both growth and male fertility. Larger scrotal size is related to increased sperm production and semen quality, and in daughters' younger age to puberty, younger age to calving and higher pregnancy rate.
15%
0.8
39
71
26
42
0.3
20%
1.1
37
68
25
41
0.3
25%
1.3
35
66
24
40
0.2
30%
1.5
34
63
23
39
0.2
35%
1.7
33
61
23
38
0.2
40%
1.9
32
59
22
38
0.2
45%
2.0
31
58
22
37
0.1
50%
2.2
30
56
21
36
0.1
(STAY) Stayability EPD: the percent probability of daughters staying in production to at least 6 years of age. Stayability EPDs for bulls are the prediction of the genetic differences between their daughters probability of staying in production in a herd to at least the age of 6 years. Given the primary emphasis on pregnancy in most herds, stayability is a measure of sustained fertility. The higher the EPD the more likely a sire's daughter will remain in production in a herd past 6 years.
PERCENTILES FOR ALL DAMS BW
WW
YW
MILK
MWW
SS
MEAN
2.0
29
55
20
34
0.1
NUMBER
31,991
31,916
31,880
31,934
31,880
30,736
High
-3.7
78
131
46
68
1.3
5%
0.0
41
76
27
45
0.3
(TM) Total Maternal EPD: is a combination of the weaning weight and milk EPDs. It is calculated as: 1/2 Weaning Weight EPD + Milk EPD = Total Maternal. This EPD represents the differences in weaning weights between calves due to mothering and milking ability of their dams.
10%
0.5
38
70
26
42
0.3
15%
0.8
36
66
24
41
0.2
20%
1.0
34
63
23
39
0.2
25%
1.1
33
61
23
38
0.2
30%
1.3
32
60
22
37
0.2
35%
1.4
31
58
21
36
0.2
(WW) Weaning Weight EPD: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires. Weaning weight is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning (205 days of age). The calf's growth during this period is influenced by its own ability to grow plus its mother's maternal abilities. The higher the EPD, the heavier, on average, the calves of a sire will be at weaning.
40%
1.5
30
57
21
36
0.1
45%
1.7
29
55
20
35
0.1
50%
1.8
28
54
20
34
0.1
(YW) Yearling Weight EPD: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires. The higher the EPD, the heavier, on average, the calves of a sire will be at yearling. (YG) Yield Grade EPD: expressed in USDA yield grade score, this EPD predicts differences in carcass yield grade score to be expected from progeny. This EPD is a ratio or summary of the rib eye area and fat EPDs. The lower the EPD, the closer to USDA grade 1 the sire’s calves will grade (grade 1, having the biggest rib eye area to lowest fat ratio, is the preferred grade). Taken from the website of the Canadian Angus Association http://cdnangus.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Defs.pdf R0011853354
PERCENTILES FOR ALL CALVES BW
WW
YW
MILK
MWW
SS
MEAN
2.2
30
58
20
35
0.1
NUMBER
55,081
55,079
55,079
54,999
54,997
52,466
High
-3.8
80
134
35
63
1.1
5%
0.2
43
79
36
45
0.4
10%
0.7
39
73
25
42
0.3
15%
0.9
37
69
24
41
0.3
20%
1.1
35
66
23
40
0.2
25%
1.3
34
64
23
39
0.2
30%
1.4
33
62
22
38
0.2
35%
1.6
32
60
21
37
0.2
40%
1.7
31
59
21
36
0.2
45%
1.9
30
57
20
36
0.1
50%
2.1
29
56
20
35
0.1
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Percentiles for Red Angus Calves Born in 2020 Desc
BW
WW
YW
MILK
TM
SC
CED
CEM
REA
CW
MARB
FAT
AVG
+1.1
+36
+62
+23
+34
+0.56
+2.5
+5.3
+0.32
+21
+0.26
+0.005
Top Value
-8.100
+77.000 +143.000
+40.000
+125.000
+2.200
+19.000
+16.000
+0.860
+65.000
+0.840
-0.058
Top 5%
-2.600
+53.000
+90.000
+29.000
+69.500
+1.155
+11.000
+10.500
+0.570
+37.500
+0.515
-0.020
Top 10%
-1.700
+49.000
+84.000
+28.000
+60.500
+1.000
+9.000
+9.500
+0.510
+34.000
+0.450
-0.014
Top 15%
-1.100
+46.500
+80.000
+27.000
+57.000
+0.915
+8.000
+9.000
+0.470
+31.000
+0.410
-0.010
Top 20%
-0.650
+44.500
+76.000
+26.000
+53.000
+0.840
+7.000
+8.000
+0.440
+29.000
+0.380
-0.008
Top 25%
-0.300
+43.000
+73.000
+25.000
+50.000
+0.790
+6.000
+8.000
+0.415
+27.500
+0.350
-0.006
Top 30%
+0.100
+41.000
+71.000
+25.000
+47.000
+0.740
+5.000
+7.000
+0.400
+26.000
+0.330
-0.004
Top 35%
+0.400
+40.000
+68.000
+24.000
+43.500
+0.690
+4.500
+7.000
+0.380
+24.500
+0.310
-0.002
Top 40%
+0.700
+39.000
+66.000
+24.000
+40.500
+0.645
+4.000
+6.000
+0.355
+23.000
+0.290
+0.001
Top 45%
+0.900
+37.500
+64.000
+23.000
+36.500
+0.595
+3.000
+6.000
+0.340
+22.000
+0.265
+0.002
Top 50%
+1.200
+36.000
+62.000
+23.000
+34.000
+0.545
+2.500
+5.500
+0.320
+21.000
+0.250
+0.004
Top 55%
+1.400
+35.000
+60.000
+23.000
+32.000
+0.500
+2.000
+5.000
+0.300
+20.000
+0.235
+0.006
Top 60%
+1.700
+34.000
+58.000
+22.000
+28.000
+0.450
+1.000
+4.500
+0.285
+18.500
+0.220
+0.008
Top 65%
+1.900
+33.000
+56.000
+22.000
+25.500
+0.410
+1.000
+4.000
+0.265
+17.000
+0.200
+0.010
Top 70%
+2.200
+31.000
+54.000
+21.000
+22.000
+0.365
0.000
+4.000
+0.250
+16.000
+0.180
+0.012
Top 80%
+2.800
+28.000
+48.500
+20.000
+14.000
+0.275
-1.500
+2.500
+0.205
+12.500
+0.130
+0.017
Top 90%
+3.700
+24.000
+41.000
+19.000
+5.000
+0.125
-4.000
+1.000
+0.140
+7.500
+0.070
+0.024
Low
+11.100
-4.000
-3.000
+2.000
-48.000
-1.010
-20.000
-13.000
-0.170
-12.000
-0.320
+0.069
Canadian Angus Association (January 14, 2021)
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Percentiles for Black Angus Calves Born in 2020 Desc
BW
WW
YW
MILK
TM
SC
CED
CEM
REA
CW
MARB
FAT
AVG
+2.1
+48
+86
+22
+51
+0.78
+3.4
+7.0
+0.47
+37
+0.40
+0.015
Top Value
-7.000
+101.000 +174.000
+47.000
+151.000
+2.870
+20.000
+19.000
+1.315
+88.000
+1.610
-0.083
Top 5%
-0.900
+67.000 +117.000
+29.000
+95.000
+1.520
+11.000
+12.000
+0.795
+57.500
+0.895
-0.020
Top 10%
-0.200
+62.000 +110.000
+27.000
+85.000
+1.300
+9.000
+11.000
+0.710
+53.000
+0.740
-0.011
Top 15%
+0.300
+60.000 +106.000
+26.000
+78.000
+1.200
+8.000
+10.000
+0.660
+49.500
+0.650
-0.006
Top 20%
+0.700
+58.000 +102.000
+25.000
+72.500
+1.105
+7.000
+10.000
+0.625
+47.000
+0.580
-0.003
Top 25%
+1.000
+56.000
+99.000
+25.000
+68.000
+1.030
+6.500
+9.000
+0.590
+45.000
+0.530
+0.001
Top 30%
+1.200
+54.000
+96.000
+24.000
+65.000
+0.970
+6.000
+9.000
+0.555
+43.000
+0.490
+0.005
Top 35%
+1.500
+53.000
+93.000
+24.000
+61.500
+0.920
+5.000
+8.000
+0.530
+41.500
+0.455
+0.007
Top 40%
+1.700
+51.000
+91.000
+23.000
+58.500
+0.865
+4.500
+8.000
+0.510
+40.000
+0.425
+0.010
Top 45%
+1.900
+50.000
+88.000
+23.000
+55.000
+0.810
+4.000
+7.500
+0.480
+38.000
+0.400
+0.012
Top 50%
+2.100
+49.000
+86.000
+22.000
+52.000
+0.765
+3.500
+7.000
+0.460
+37.000
+0.370
+0.015
Top 55%
+2.300
+47.000
+84.000
+22.000
+49.000
+0.715
+3.000
+7.000
+0.435
+35.000
+0.340
+0.018
Top 60%
+2.500
+46.000
+81.000
+21.000
+46.000
+0.670
+2.000
+6.000
+0.410
+33.500
+0.315
+0.020
Top 65%
+2.700
+44.000
+79.000
+21.000
+42.000
+0.620
+2.000
+6.000
+0.390
+32.000
+0.290
+0.023
Top 70%
+3.000
+43.000
+76.000
+20.000
+38.000
+0.560
+1.000
+5.500
+0.365
+30.500
+0.265
+0.026
Top 80%
+3.500
+39.000
+69.000
+19.000
+30.000
+0.445
0.000
+4.000
+0.310
+26.500
+0.205
+0.033
Top 90%
+4.200
+34.000
+60.000
+17.000
+15.000
+0.260
-2.000
+3.000
+0.225
+20.500
+0.120
+0.043
Low
+10.300
-2.000
-7.000
0.000
-55.000
-1.500
-21.000
-19.000
-0.330
-22.000
-0.240
+0.093
Canadian Angus Association (January 14, 2021)
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The Northern Horizon Bull Sale Feature, February 5, 2021
67
Canadian Charolais Breed Average, Percentiles and Trends Current Sires Dams
BW 0.9 0.8 1.4
WW 44.1 44.0 42.5
YW 85.0 84.4 81.4
Avg Min Max SD Top 1% Top 5% Top 10% Top 15% Top 20% Top 25% Top 30% Top 35% Top 40% Top 45% Top 50% Number
0.9 - 10.9 11.6 2.30 - 5.2 - 3.1 - 2.1 - 1.4 - 0.9 - 0.5 - 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.0 44,168
44.1 - 1.2 79.6 7.55 63.3 57.0 53.8 51.8 50.2 49.0 47.8 46.8 45.8 44.8 44.0 44,168
MILK TM CE CWT REA 21.0 43.1 5.2 17.5 0.44 20.9 42.9 5.1 17.0 0.45 20.9 42.1 4.1 16.9 0.43 Current - All calves born in the last 2 1/2 years (2018 - 2020) Sires/Dams - All sires and dams with a calf reported in the last 2 1/2 years 85.0 21.0 43.1 5.2 17.5 0.44 6.4 0.3 17.0 - 15.9 - 19.3 - 0.29 145.3 37.2 66.0 19.7 44.7 1.26 13.73 4.17 4.98 3.97 6.31 0.133 118.4 30.7 55.2 14.5 32.7 0.81 108.2 27.9 51.5 11.8 27.7 0.66 102.6 26.3 49.5 10.3 25.7 0.60 99.0 25.3 48.2 9.3 23.7 0.57 96.2 24.5 47.2 8.5 22.7 0.54 93.8 23.8 46.3 7.8 21.7 0.52 91.8 23.2 45.6 7.2 20.7 0.50 89.8 22.6 44.9 6.6 19.7 0.48 88.0 22.1 44.2 6.1 18.7 0.47 86.3 21.6 43.6 5.6 17.7 0.45 84.6 21.0 43.0 5.1 17.7 0.44 44,168 44,168 44,168 38,084 44,168 44,168
FAT 0.56 0.54 0.33
LY 1.04 1.05 1.03
MARB 0.18 0.15 0.09
0.56 - 1.68 4.67 0.582 - 0.89 - 0.41 - 0.16 - 0.01 0.12 0.20 0.27 0.35 0.43 0.48 0.55 44,168
1.04 - 0.27 2.37 0.245 1.68 1.45 1.34 1.28 1.23 1.19 1.16 1.13 1.09 1.07 1.04 44,168
0.18 - 2.61 3.99 0.467 1.40 0.96 0.75 0.63 0.54 0.46 0.39 0.33 0.27 0.21 0.16 44,168
Canadian Charolais Association (January 14, 2021)
R0011853358
Percentiles for all active Gelbvieh sires (American Gelbvieh Association, September 8, 2020) Gelbvieh active sires are defined as those having a progeny born between Jan1/17 and Sept 18/20 and carries an AGA classification of FB or PB Growth and Maternal
Intake and Carcass
Index Values
CED
BW
WW
YW
MILK
TM
CEM
HP
PG30
STAY
DMI
YG
CW
CREA
MARB
CFAT
ADG
RFI
Cow
FPI
EPI
Number
1658
1658
1658
1658
1658
1658
1658
1657
1657
1658
1065
1658
1658
1658
1658
1658
1065
1065
1066
1658
1066
High
28
6.5
105
148
44
82
20
20
7
26
1.571
0.18
57
1.28
0.83
0.05
0.219
0.504
165.14
94.52
227.69
Avg
12
0.1
63
90
20
52
6
5
1
15
0.010
-0.29
21
0.64
0.21
-0.05
-0.045
-0.006
104.24
71.77
60.98
Low
0
-7.9
19
20
-5
23
-9
-11
-7
-1
-0.943
-0.73
-44
0.05
-0.26
-0.19
-0.232
-0.349
1.81
48.36
-41.70
Top 1%
21
-4.8
88
133
32
71
13
15
4
22
-0.310
-0.52
48
1.08
0.60
-0.11
0.093
-0.242
146.49
89.31
155.79
Top 2%
20
-4.2
85
129
31
68
12
14
4
21
-0.231
-0.50
44
1.04
0.53
-0.10
0.057
-0.172
144.06
87.19
144.77
Top 3%
19
-3.7
83
126
30
67
12
13
4
21
-0.174
-0.47
41
1.01
0.49
-0.09
0.041
-0.129
141.33
85.34
133.15
Top 4%
19
-3.4
83
123
29
66
11
12
3
20
-0.133
-0.45
40
0.97
0.47
-0.09
0.033
-0.112
139.06
84.72
129.29
Top 5%
18
-3.2
81
122
29
65
11
12
3
20
-0.115
-0.44
38
0.95
0.45
-0.09
0.025
-0.094
137.09
84.30
123.93
Top 10%
17
-2.3
77
114
27
62
10
11
3
19
-0.059
-0.40
35
0.88
0.39
-0.08
0.007
-0.047
130.65
81.12
108.42
Top 15%
16
-1.9
74
109
26
60
9
9
2
18
-0.040
-0.38
32
0.84
0.35
-0.08
-0.006
-0.034
126.88
79.17
98.29
Top 20%
15
-1.5
72
105
25
59
8
9
2
18
-0.028
-0.36
30
0.80
0.32
-0.07
-0.013
-0.026
122.38
77.69
89.82
Top 25%
14
-1.2
70
101
24
57
8
8
2
17
-0.020
-0.35
28
0.77
0.29
-0.07
-0.022
-0.021
118.84
76.28
82.53
Top 30%
14
-0.9
68
99
23
56
8
7
1
17
-0.014
-0.33
26
0.75
0.27
-0.06
-0.028
-0.015
115.91
75.32
77.53
Top 35%
13
-0.6
67
96
23
55
7
7
1
16
-0.009
-0.32
25
0.72
0.25
-0.06
-0.033
-0.012
113.32
74.26
73.40
Top 40%
13
-0.4
66
94
22
54
7
6
1
16
-0.004
-0.31
23
0.69
0.24
-0.06
-0.038
-0.008
110.77
73.43
68.49
Top 45%
13
-0.2
64
92
21
53
6
6
1
16
0.000
-0.30
22
0.67
0.22
-0.06
-0.042
-0.005
107.90
72.48
64.12
Top 50%
12
0.1
63
90
21
52
6
5
0
15
0.003
-0.29
20
0.65
0.20
-0.05
-0.047
-0.002
105.29
71.44
59.21
American Gelbvieh Association (January 14, 2021) R0011853359
68 The Northern Horizon Bull Sale Feature, February 5, 2021
Canadian Hereford Association Percentiles for Active Hereford Sires for January 1, 2020 All sires have had a calf reported in the last two years (2018-2019) CED BW WW YW MM M&G CEM SC Mean 2.6 2.9 Min -15.6 -7.6 Max 23.0 10.1
52 -12 87
84 -29 143
24 -8 64
50 -4 93
1.9 -15.9 15.9
1% 14.8 -3.5 75 121 40 70 2% 13.6 -2.3 72 117 39 68 3% 12.7 -1.4 71 114 37 67 4% 12.1 -1.0 69 112 36 65 5% 11.4 -0.7 68 111 36 64 10% 9.5 0.2 65 105 33 62 15% 8.1 0.8 63 101 31 60 20% 7.0 1.2 61 98 30 58 25% 6.1 1.6 59 95 29 57 30% 5.3 1.9 58 93 28 55 35% 4.6 2.2 57 91 27 54 40% 3.8 2.5 55 89 26 53 45% 3.1 2.7 54 87 25 52 50% 2.5 3.0 53 85 24 51 NUM 7274 7274 7274 7274 7274 7274
MCW SCF UDDR TEAT MPI FMI
0.9 -1.1 2.8
88 -25 173
14.7 -14.5 35.5
1.2 0.4 2.0
1.2 0.4 2.1
10.6 2.0 9.3 1.8 8.6 1.8 8.2 1.7 7.7 1.7 6.4 1.5 5.6 1.4 4.9 1.3 4.3 1.2 3.8 1.2 3.3 1.1 2.8 1.0 2.4 1.0 1.9 0.9 7274 7274
20 33 39 43 46 58 64 69 74 77 81 84 87 90 7274
25.3 24.1 23.4 22.8 22.4 21.1 20.1 19.3 18.6 17.9 17.1 16.4 15.7 15.0 7274
1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 7274
1.7 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 7274
RFI PWG CW
124.5 116.7 99.4 16.8 5.8 66.0 225.7 299.0 119.0 194.3 183.4 179.4 176.6 173.9 162.6 155.0 149.7 145.5 141.1 136.4 132.0 128.0 124.8 1885
228.2 206.4 192.4 185.8 180.6 165.2 153.1 146.3 140.0 134.4 129.3 124.2 119.9 114.7 1885
32.4 8.0 61.7
FAT
REA MARB
65 3 122
0.013 0.38 -0.099 -0.58 0.161 1.36
0.08 -0.50 1.19
114.0 52.8 93 110.4 50.0 90 109.1 48.5 88 108.8 47.0 86 108.0 46.1 85 106.0 43.2 80 104.0 41.0 77 103.0 39.5 75 103.0 38.2 73 102.0 36.9 71 102.0 35.8 70 101.0 34.6 68 100.0 33.5 67 100.0 32.4 65 428 1885 7274
-0.059 0.92 -0.049 0.84 -0.039 0.79 -0.039 0.77 -0.039 0.74 -0.029 0.65 -0.019 0.60 -0.009 0.55 -0.009 0.52 -0.009 0.49 0.001 0.46 0.001 0.43 0.011 0.41 0.011 0.38 7274 7274
0.55 0.45 0.40 0.37 0.34 0.26 0.22 0.19 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.08 0.07 7274
Canadian Hereford Association (January 14, 2020)
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International Cattle Evaluation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Statistical Breakdown for Active Sires (as of January 5, 2021) Num High
GEST 796 2.3
CED 799 21
BW 799 8.8
WW 799 106
GROWTH AND MATERNAL YW MILK TM CEM 799 799 799 799 174 38 81 15
SC 778 2.2
STAY 799 27
DOC 799 26
YG 799 0.15
INTAKE AND CARCASS CW CREA MARB 799 799 799 68 1.95 0.54
CFAT 799 0.03
Avg
-2.9
9
2.0
62
89
22
53
6
0.6
12
11
-0.58
18
1.19
-0.14
-0.09
Low
-7.5
-4
-5.6
19
6
-7
25
-3
-1.2
-3
-13
-0.95
-22
0.02
-0.55
-0.17
1%
-6.2
19
-3.7
91
141
36
70
12
1.8
22
21
-0.81
51
1.68
0.30
-0.14
2%
-5.7
17
-2.7
88
132
34
68
12
1.6
20
21
-0.77
45
1.65
0.25
-0.14
3%
-5.5
16
-2.2
86
128
33
68
11
1.6
20
20
-0.76
43
1.61
0.19
-0.13
4%
-5.4
16
-2.0
83
125
32
67
10
1.5
19
20
-0.74
40
1.59
0.17
-0.13
5%
-5.2
16
-1.7
82
123
32
66
10
1.4
19
19
-0.73
39
1.57
0.14
-0.13
10%
-4.6
14
-0.9
77
115
30
63
9
1.2
18
18
-0.70
34
1.46
0.02
-0.12
15%
-4.3
13
-0.3
74
110
28
61
8
1.1
17
17
-0.69
30
1.40
-0.04
-0.12
20%
-4.0
12
0.3
71
106
27
59
8
1.0
16
16
-0.67
27
1.37
-0.06
-0.11
25%
-3.8
12
0.7
69
102
26
59
7
0.9
15
15
-0.66
25
1.33
-0.08
-0.11
30%
-3.5
11
1.0
67
99
25
57
7
0.8
15
14
-0.64
24
1.30
-0.10
-0.11
35%
-3.4
11
1.3
65
96
24
56
6
0.7
14
14
-0.63
22
1.27
-0.11
-0.10
40%
-3.2
10
1.6
64
93
24
55
6
0.7
14
13
-0.62
20
1.25
-0.13
-0.10
45%
-3.1
10
1.9
63
90
23
54
6
0.6
13
12
-0.61
19
1.22
-0.14
-0.10
50%
-2.9
9
2.1
61
88
22
53
6
0.5
13
12
-0.60
17
1.19
-0.15
-0.10
55%
-2.8
9
2.3
60
85
22
52
5
0.5
12
11
-0.58
16
1.17
-0.17
-0.09
Canadian Limousin Association (January 14, 2021)
R0011853362
The Northern Horizon Bull Sale Feature, February 5, 2021
69
Canadian Simmental Association BOLT Spring 2021 Genetic Evaluation BREED AVERAGE Current Sires Dams
CE
BW
WW
YW
MCE
MILK
MWW
STAY
CWT
REA
FAT
MARB
API
TI
6.9 7.2 6.1
3.8 3.7 4.3
75.3 74.3 72.8
110.6 109.1 106.2
4.0 4.0 3.6
28.6 28.6 29.1
66.2 65.7 65.4
16.1 15.5 16.4
26.9 26.4 24.7
0.860 0.860 0.840
-0.110 -0.110 -0.113
-0.03 -0.03 -0.03
120.0 119.4 117.9
70.2 69.9 68.2
Current Population - all calves born in the last 2 years (2019-2020) Active Sire - any sire with a calf reported in the last 2 years (2019-2020) Active Dam - any dam with a calf reported in the last 2 years (2019-2020)
PERCENTILES
Percentiles show where an animal stands within the Simmental population. The following percentiles are based on CSA current calves (2019-2020).
CURRENT FULLBLOODS PCTL
CE
BW
WW
YW
MCE
MILK
MWW
STAY
CWT
REA
FAT
MARB
API
TI
Average Minimum Maximum SD 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Number
4.9 -7.3 19.8 3.64 14.2 13.1 12.5 11.9 11.6 9.9 8.8 7.9 7.2 6.6 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.6 6,544
5.1 -3.1 15.4 1.80 0.7 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.8 3.3 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.5 4.8 5.0 5.2 6,544
71.8 41.5 106.6 7.74 90.7 88.0 86.5 85.2 84.5 81.6 79.5 78.1 76.8 75.7 74.6 73.7 72.8 71.9 6,544
101.9 51.2 160.0 12.74 133.1 128.8 126.3 124.6 122.9 117.8 114.8 112.3 110.2 108.4 106.6 104.9 103.4 101.8 6,544
2.9 -8.7 14.0 3.00 10.1 9.1 8.6 8.2 7.9 6.7 6.0 5.4 4.9 4.5 4.1 3.7 3.4 3.0 6,544
37.7 22.5 52.1 3.57 46.2 45.0 44.2 43.8 43.4 42.2 41.3 40.6 40.1 39.6 39.1 38.6 38.2 37.8 6,544
73.6 50.4 98.6 5.51 87.5 85.4 84.4 83.4 82.6 80.4 79.1 78.0 77.1 76.3 75.6 75.0 74.2 73.5 6,544
15.9 5.5 23.6 2.44 21.3 20.7 20.3 20.0 19.8 19.0 18.4 17.9 17.5 17.1 16.8 16.5 16.2 15.9 6,544
21.5 -7.2 55.2 7.11 39.5 37.3 35.9 34.7 33.7 30.5 28.5 26.9 25.8 24.9 23.9 23.0 22.1 21.3 6,544
0.91 0.50 1.36 0.111 1.16 1.13 1.11 1.10 1.09 1.05 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.91 6,544
-0.138 -0.174 -0.068 0.0090 -0.158 -0.156 -0.155 -0.153 -0.152 -0.149 -0.147 -0.145 -0.144 -0.143 -0.141 -0.140 -0.139 -0.138 6,544
-0.05 -0.36 0.21 0.067 0.10 0.08 0.07 0.06 0.05 0.03 0.01 0.00 -0.01 -0.02 -0.03 -0.04 -0.04 -0.05 6,544
112.9 79.3 151.0 9.80 136.7 133.3 131.5 130.0 128.9 125.6 123.1 121.1 119.4 118.0 116.7 115.2 114.0 112.7 6,544
67.3 48.1 87.6 4.35 77.9 76.6 75.7 74.9 74.3 72.8 71.6 70.8 70.1 69.4 68.9 68.3 67.8 67.3 6,544
CURRENT PUREBREDS PCTL
CE
BW
WW
YW
MCE
MILK
MWW
STAY
CWT
REA
FAT
MARB
API
TI
Average Minimum Maximum SD 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Number
7.3 -6.5 21.9 3.31 15.6 14.4 13.8 13.3 12.9 11.6 10.7 10.0 9.4 8.9 8.4 8.0 7.5 7.1 34,333
3.6 -5.6 13.9 1.92 -1.3 -0.7 -0.2 0.1 0.4 1.2 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.5 3.7 34,333
76.9 35.6 114.3 8.80 97.6 95.1 93.6 92.4 91.4 88.3 86.0 84.2 82.7 81.4 80.2 79.1 77.9 76.8 34,333
113.8 47.5 178.4 14.60 148.0 144.2 141.6 139.6 138.0 132.7 129.1 126.1 123.6 121.3 119.2 117.2 115.3 113.5 34,333
4.1 -8.0 16.1 2.67 10.4 9.6 9.1 8.7 8.4 7.4 6.8 6.3 5.9 5.5 5.1 4.8 4.5 4.1 34,333
26.5 5.6 47.7 4.72 38.4 37.0 36.0 35.4 34.8 32.7 31.4 30.3 29.5 28.7 28.0 27.4 26.8 26.2 34,333
64.9 36.3 91.8 6.42 80.0 78.1 76.9 76.0 75.4 73.1 71.5 70.3 69.2 68.3 67.3 66.5 65.6 64.8 34,333
16.4 6.7 28.7 2.35 21.8 21.1 20.7 20.4 20.2 19.3 18.8 18.3 18.0 17.6 17.3 17.0 16.7 16.5 34,333
28.6 -8.5 71.1 8.18 48.6 46.1 44.6 43.4 42.4 39.2 37.0 35.4 33.9 32.6 31.5 30.5 29.4 28.5 34,333
0.87 0.26 1.58 0.132 1.18 1.14 1.12 1.10 1.08 1.04 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.92 0.90 0.88 0.87 34,333
-0.106 -0.158 -0.051 0.0130 -0.140 -0.136 -0.133 -0.130 -0.128 -0.123 -0.119 -0.117 -0.114 -0.112 -0.111 -0.109 -0.107 -0.106 34,333
-0.04 -0.43 0.54 0.092 0.22 0.17 0.15 0.13 0.12 0.08 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.00 -0.01 -0.02 -0.03 -0.04 34,333
122.8 83.8 172.9 10.31 148.4 145.2 143.2 141.6 140.2 136.1 133.5 131.5 129.6 128.0 126.5 125.1 123.7 122.4 34,333
71.6 45.8 102.9 5.29 85.3 83.3 82.3 81.4 80.7 78.4 77.0 75.9 74.9 74.1 73.4 72.7 72.0 71.4 34,333
Canadian Simmental Association (January 14, 2021) R0011853364
70 The Northern Horizon Bull Sale Feature, February 5, 2021
THE HORIZON ANGUS Sat, Jan 30
M.C. Quantock
M.C. Quantock Bull Sale
Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster
Fri, Feb 5
Northway Cattle Co.
Annual Bull & Female Sale
On Site, Cleardale Colony
Tues, Feb 23
Crestland Farms Ltd.
Crestland Farms Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek, BC
Fri, Mar 5
GRA-TAN Farm
Chittick Family Bull Sale
Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre
Sat, Mar 6
Ollenberger Stock Farms
Annual Bull Sale
At the Farm, Goodlow, BC
Tues, Mar 9
GoMack Red Angus
50th Annual Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek, BC
Thurs, Mar 11
Excel Ranches
Excellence Bull Sale
at the Ranch, Westlock, AB
Sat, Mar 13
Brandl Cattle Co.
Brandl Cattle Co. Angus Bull Sale
On the Ranch, Jarvie
Tues, Mar 16
Cinder Angus
On Target Bull & Female Sale
Ag Barn, Barrhead, AB
Tues, Mar 16
DWAJO Angus
On Target Bull & Female Sale
Ag Barn, Barrhead, AB
Wed, Mar 17
J Lazy A Ranch
Super Wednesday Bull Sale
On the Ranch, Emerson Trail
Fri, Mar 26
Evan Binks
Heart of the Peace Multi Breed
Online Timed Auction
Fri, Mar 26
Lazy B Livestock
Heart of the Peace Multi Breed
Online Timed Auction
Fri, Mar 26
Darcy & Caitlyn Lind
Heart of the Peace Multi Breed
Online Timed Auction
Fri, Mar 26
Rafter SJ Angus
Heart of the Peace Multi Breed
Online Timed Auction
Sat, Mar 27
North Point Angus
Annual Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek, BC
Sat, Apr 3
Lakeroad Black Angus
Annual Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek, BC
Birch Hill Farming Co.
off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Eaglesham, AB
KJOS Angus
off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Fort St. John, BC
Mountain Side Angus
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Beaverlodge, AB
Rio Grande Angus
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Rio Grande, AB
Schulz Angus
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Spirit River, AB
Silent K Stock Farms
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Tomslake, BC
Silver Willow Ranch
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Sexsmith, AB
Smoky River Red Angus
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Sexsmith, AB
Sat, Jan 30
M.C. Quantock
M.C. Quantock Bull Sale
Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster
Sun, Feb 28
Pro-Char Charolais
Pro-Char Charolais Bull Sale
On the Ranch, Glenevis
Tues, Mar 2
Briar Ridge Stock Farm
First Annual Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek
Sat, Mar 6
Wade Meakin Charolais Farm
Wrangler Made Annual Bull Sale
On the Ranch, Westlock
Fri, Mar 12
JayDawn Farms
Northern Classic Bull Sale
Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Tues, Mar 16
Eight Way Charolais
Annual Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek, BC
Thurs, Mar 18
Lazy S Charolais
Lazy S Charolais Annual Bull Sale
VJV, Beaverlodge
Thurs, Mar 18
Spruce View Charolais
Northern Impact Charolais Bull Sale
NCLE, Clyde
Thurs, Mar 18
Valanjou Charolais
Northern Impact Charolais Bull Sale
NCLE, Clyde
Milne’s Gelbvieh
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Fairview, AB
Sat, Jan 30
M.C. Quantock
M.C. Quantock Bull Sale
Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster
Wed, Feb 17
Jonomn Hereford Ranch
Bull & Female Sale
Online Auction Off the Ranch, Clyde
Tues, Mar 2
Briar Ridge Stock Farm
First Annual Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek
Fri, Mar 5
Chittick Farms
Chittick Family Bull Sale
Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre
Fri, Mar 26
Reber’s Polled Herefords
Heart of the Peace Multi Breed
Online Timed Auction
Eureka Hereford Farms
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Eureka River, AB
Goldstock Hereford Farms
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Beaverlodge, AB
PHK Herefords
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
La Crete, AB
CHAROLAIS
GELBVIEH
BULL SALE ANYONE?
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The Northern Horizon Bull Sale Feature, February 5, 2021
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THE HORIZON LIMOUSIN Sat, Mar 6
Hillview Farms Limousin
Annual Bull & Female Sale
On the Ranch, Morinville
Thurs, Mar 11
Excel Ranches
Excellence Bull Sale
at the Ranch, Westlock, AB
Thurs, Apr 1
Pinnacle View Limousin
Continental Connection Bull Sale
Online Timed Auction
Sat, Apr 3
Dry Creek Ranch
with Lakeroad Black Angus
VJV, Dawson Creek, BC
Shadow Creek Red Polls
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Fort St. John, BC
North 42 Cattle Co.
Heart of the Peace Multi Breed
Online Timed Auction
Grundke Family Salers
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Alberta Beach
Sat, Jan 30
Lazy S Ranch
52nd Annual Bull Power Sale
On the Ranch, Mayerthorpe
Sat, Jan 30
M.C. Quantock
M.C. Quantock Bull Sale
Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster
Mon, Feb 22
Triangle Stock Farm
10th Annual Bull & Female Sale
On the Ranch, Parkland County
Sat, Feb 27
Albrecht Farms
Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale
VJV, Beaverlodge
Sat, Feb 27
Grimm Ranches
Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale
VJV, Beaverlodge
Sat, Feb 27
KMR Simmentals
Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull sale
VJV, Beaverlodge
Sat, Feb 27
O Double E Simmentals
Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale
VJV, Beaverlodge
Sat, Feb 27
Tri K Cattle
Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale
VJV, Beaverlodge
Sat, Feb 27
Willowdale Simmentals
Transcon’s PC Simmental Bull Sale
VJV, Beaverlodge
Mon, Mar 1
KSL Simmentals
KSL Simmentals Bull & Female Sale
On the Ranch, Beaverlodge
Tues, Mar 2
Briar Ridge Stock Farm
First Annual Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek
Fri, Mar 5
GRA-TAN Farm
Chittick Family Bull Sale
Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre
Fri, Mar 5
KIN-KIN Cattle Co.
Chittick Family Bull Sale
Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre
Fri, Mar 5
Rachido Ranch
Chittick Family Bull Sale
Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre
Sat, Mar 6
Fallen Timber Farms
Spring Select Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek, BC
Fri, Mar 12
JayDawn Farms
Northern Classic Bull Sale
Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Fri, Mar 12
Willow Creek Simmentals
Northern Classic Bull Sale
Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Tues, Mar 16
SIBL Simmentals
On Target Bull & Female Sale
Ag Barn, Barrhead, AB
Tues, Mar 23
Halfway River Simmentals
North Country Ranchland Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek, BC
Tues, Mar 23
Rosefield Simmentals
North Country Ranchland Bull Sale
VJV, Dawson Creek, BC.
Fri, Mar 26
Blazin’ J Simmentals
Heart of the Peace Multi Breed
Online Timed Auction
Thurs, Apr 1
KRS Simmentals
Continental Connection Bull Sale
Online Timed Auction
Moonlite Farm
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Fairview, AB
Peace Country Simmentals
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Cecil Lake, BC
Desert Acres Speckle Park
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Fort St. John, BC
Gunn Lake Speckle Park
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Beaverlodge, BC
Rimrock Ranch
Off the Ranch by Private Treaty
Dawson Creek, BC
RED POLLS SALERS Fri, Mar 26 SIMMENTAL
Bull SalE aNyONE?
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