February 2015 Bull Supplement - Northern Horizon by The Northern Horizon

BULL SALE GUIDE

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January 27, 2015 Submitted by: Michael Latimer, Executive Director The Canadian Beef Breeds Council is proud to have been involved in the development of the National Beef Strategic Plan. This project is an industry led initiative with no one group leading the charge. Often the beef industry is criticized for not working together, but this is an example of how industry groups can work together in a collaborative manner with an end goal of benefiting each sector of the beef industry. The national industry groups involved are the Canadian Cattlemen Association (CCA), Canada Beef Inc (CBI), Canadian Meat Council (CMC), National Cattle Feeders Association (NCFA), Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and the Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC). In addition to these groups there has been considerable input from all ten provincial beef associations. There has also been communication and input from provincial and federal governments, who support the initiative. The National Beef Strategic Plan is comprised of four pillars: Beef Demand, Competitiveness, Productivity and Connectivity. These pillars are then further broken down into focus areas and respective organizations responsible for implementing the action. This also allows for the identification of gaps or duplication of services within the industry. This plan

is an assessment of current industry activities as well as new initiatives, with realistic achievable goals that will impact on the industry. Details of the plan are available on the website www. beefstrategy.com. The purebred industry has been tasked with two primary objectives under the plan. First is that we continue to source international and domestic markets for live cattle, semen and embryos. This injection of dollars creates a more profitable genetics industry with an increased capacity to work toward the second task. The second task is that we need to continue to develop improved genetic lines that produce both functional cattle and those that meet the needs of various end users. This isn’t to propose that one genetic line will suit all markets, but that we do need to have the genetics and cattle in place to access available markets and not lose out on an opportunity to our global competitors. Even in some of the most exciting times in the history of the beef industry, there are some very real challenges ahead. It is as important to have a plan in the good times as in the bad. I encourage you to take note of the National Beef Strategic Plan as it is rolled out over the next few months. It is important for producers to be engaged and provide grass roots feed back to industry groups like the Canadian Beef Breeds Council as we need your input to make informed decisions.

Michael Latimer Executive Director

Feel free to contact me via email at mlatimer@canadianbeefbreeds.com with your thoughts.

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Looking Ahead

Greg Bowie

Chair, Alberta Beef Producers

The high prices of the past few years and the anticipated growth in the demand for beef globally are creating enticing opportunities for cattle and beef producers. There is a real risk in placing too much importance on the events of a single year, but there are clear signs that 2014 will be viewed as a year of significant change for the industry. Our task in this coming year will be to make those changes work for the benefit of producers and the industry. The current shortfall in industry funding is aggravated by reductions in government funding for industry initiatives and increased government requirements for matching industry funds on projects. For industry organizations such as

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Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), Canada Beef Inc. (CBI), and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), industry funding is provided by check-offs (service charges and levies) on marketed cattle. The National Levy has been at the same level ($1) for over 20 years and does not provide enough funding to meet the objectives for CBI and BCRC in the newly unveiled National Beef Strategy. In Alberta, provincial service charge refunds cost ABP and CCA over $2 million per year and place significant limits on the policy, communications, marketing, production and research work we can support. As we move into this year, there are many exciting opportunities for our industry.

In addition to our provincial initiatives, ABP has been an active participant in the development of the National Beef Strategy and an enthusiastic member of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. We need to address the industry funding issues so that ABP and our partners can continue our work in these vital areas this year. Change always brings challenges, but we are confident that ABP can adapt to these changes and continue to work effectively for cattle and beef producers in Alberta. You can find more information on the National Beef Strategy at http://beefstrategy.com/ and on the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef at http://crsb. ca/

MACKENZIE RED ANGUS

Registered Pioneer Herd - Established 1962

44thAnnual Bull Sale NEWE DAT

Thursday March 19, 2015 @ 1:00pm

Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Mart Dawson Creek, BC

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Ken or Rebecca Mackenzie 780-836-2049 or kenmac@abnorth.com To View Catalogue go to: www.mackenzieredangus.ca Sales Rep: D. Trapper Green (c) 780.837.0171

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After years of struggling with low prices following BSE in 2003, producers are looking into 2015 cautiously optimistic about strong cattle prices. We at PCBFA believe that with the change in momentum of the industry, producers are looking to improve upon what they are already doing on their operations, as currently there is money to be made in the cattle industry. One constant question PCBFA has been hearing is, “how long will the strong cattle prices last?” Not being market analysts ourselves, we rely on the experts for the answers. The general consensus from market outlooks we have heard is that 2015 is a year to remain cautiously optimistic for continuing strong price but we will likely see some price volatility. Providing market outlooks for our members is a part of PCBFA’s extension programming, and we will be hearing from marketing expert Ryan Copithorne at our AGM on February 20th, on his outlook for cow-calf producers heading into 2015. We have seen that producers are engaged and excited about the future of the beef industry and are willing to invest it. We have had increased attendance at our events and increased interest in programs like Growing Forward 2. This tells us that producers

are investing in not only infrastructure and technology to improve their operations, but also investing their time into learning about new research and innovative ideas that is applicable to their operations. The staff and directors at the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association are excited for what lies ahead, for cattle producers and for the association alike. PCBFA is in an expansion phase with the addition of a cropping program, and we are looking forward to integrating the program into our current extension and project work to benefit all producers across the Peace. 2015 has been declared the International Year of Soil, and PCBFA has some great extension events and applied research projects planned that are aligned with learning more about this undervalued resource. Strong cattle prices in 2014 have so far continued into 2015, and in a time where the oil and gas industries are struggling, it definitely appears to be a good time to be a rancher! Watch for our upcoming events in local newspapers, on our website, www. peacecountrybeef.ca and follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Membership renewals are fast approaching, so please contact either of our offices if you’d like to join.

Happy Trails!

PCBFA Board of Directors and Staff

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2 Year-Old Black Angus Bulls Peace Country Supreme Bull Sale 1:00 pm Sat. March 14 • VJV Beaverlodge Auction

Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk & Family High Prairie, AB • 780.523.5077 • ziwasiuk@prairiewireless.ca

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Scott & Jackie (ph): 780-837-8544 (cell): 780-837-6442

BLACK ANGUS HEIFER BULLS

BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS

42km North Of Valleyview

Consigning 11 Yearling Bulls to the Peace Country Supreme Bull Sale Saturday, March 14, 2015 • VJV Beaverlodge, AB

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WILLOWDALE SIMMENTALS CONSIGNING 30 YEARLING & 5 TWO-YEAR-OLD SIMMENTAL BULLS TO THE PEACE COUNTRY SUPREME BULL SALE

1:00 PM – SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015 – VJV, BEAVERLODGE, AB • BODY DEPTH & THICKNESS • 17 POLLED BULLS • 17 HOMOZYGOUS POLLED BULLS STRONG POLLED PROGRAM

DALE & JUDY SMITH & SONS Farm:780.524.2790

DALE:780.558.9337

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DRJS 66B, DRJS 20B, DRJS 27B Reserve Champion Pen of 3 Purebred Bulls 2015 Peace Country Beef Congress

VALLEYVIEW, AB drjs@iwantwireless.ca

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Peace Country Bull Sales • 8Chittick Ad •for 2015 Country January_Layout 1 2014-12-15 6:46 AM Page 1

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Friday - March 6, 2015 Lunch 12:00 Noon • Video Sale - 1:00 pm At the Mayerthorpe Diamond Center Bulls On Display at Ag Barn.

Featuring 95 Bulls

Red, Black & Fullblood Simmental, Hereford, Red & Black Angus

View sale catalogue & Video Clips Online at: www.dlms.ca www.cattlevids.ca

Sale Managed By:

Garth Rogers 780-348-5893

Mark Shologan 780-699-5082

For Complete Info contact any of the Chittick Family or Sale Management

KIN-KIN Cattle Co.

GRA-TAN Farm

(780) 786-4500

(780) 786-2181

Gary & Faye Chittick

Rachido Ranch

Randy & Donna Chittick (780) 786-4373

Grant & Tanya Chittick

Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Raymond & Mona Chittick (780) 778-0150

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PRO-CHAR CHAROLAIS 4TH ANNUAL

BULL SALE

Sunday, March 1, 2015 • 1:30 p.m. • At the Farm, Glenevis, AB PROK 98B

PROK 104B

HRJ 411B

TSF 15B

PROK 1B

PROK 44B

PROK 47B

Offering:

Yearlings Two year olds Proven herd bull Simmental yearlings

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David & Kristina Prokuda

Box 275, Glenevis, AB T0E 0X0

780-932-1654

E: prochar@xplornet.ca Guest consignors: • Johnson Charolais 784-674-5957 • Triangle Stock Farm 780-968-2354

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Angus December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council 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 advantages 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 Anguscross 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

Northern Impact II Charolais Bull Sale Saturday, March 21, 2015

1:00 p.m. at North Central Livestock Exchange, Clyde, AB 22 – 2 year olds and 18 yearlings • Purebred white & red factor, Full French Internet bidding available through DLMS

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Valanjou Charolais Phillipe & Rae Lusson and family Clyde, AB 780-348-5683 / 780-206-5440 vcrlusson@gmail.com

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Spruce View Charolais Lorne, Effie, Lyle, Larissa Lakusta Box 37, Andrew, AB 780-365-2079 / 780-719-0264 spruceviewcharolais@gmail.com

80 years of combined Charolais breeding

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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015 SHOW TIME 10:00 A.M. SALE TIME 1:00 P.M. VJV AUCTION CO. IN DAWSON CREEK TIMBCE

4 Breeds – 53 Head on Offer

SIMMENTAL

• 11 BULLS ON OFFER • 2 TWO-YEAR OLDS • 1 RED • 1 BLACK • 9 YEARLINGS • 4 RED • 5 BLACK

* BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM – RANDY & CHRIS HADDOW, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.5048 CHAD, GENE & FAMILY, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.0229 * O DOUBLE E SIMMENTALS – 780.356.2113

ANGUS

• 25 BULLS ON OFFER

• 3 BLACK YEARLINGS • 12 RED YEARLINGS • 10 RED TWO-YEAR-OLDS * CURTIS BOESE - SEXSMITH (AB) 780.876.4526 * GEMVALE STOCK FARM – DON & SHERI MURPHY, DAWSON CREEK (BC) – 250.759.4717 * ROY ANGUS – CHRIS & JEN ROY, FAIRVIEW (AB) – 780.835.4678 * SJ RAFTER RANCH - JACK & SHANNON TRASK, MONTNEY (BC) 250.827.3364 * SPRUCE LANE RANCH – ANDREW & VIVIAN MILLER, BONANZA (AB) – 780.353.3355 * WALLIN STOCK FARM – JENNIFER WALLIN, WOKING (AB) – 780.864.8556

CHAROLAIS

• 2 BULLS ON OFFER • 2 TAN TWO-YEAR-OLDS

* BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM – RANDY & CHRIS HADDOW, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.5048 CHAD, GENE & FAMILY, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.0229

HEREFORD

• 15 BULLS ON OFFER • 9 YEARLINGS • 5 TWO-YEAR OLDS • 1 THREE-YEAR-OLD

* BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM – RANDY & CHRIS HADDOW, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.5048 CHAD, GENE & FAMILY, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.0229 * REBER’S POLLED HEREFORDS – GERALD & SANDY REBER, WOKING (AB) 780.774.2161 SERENA & KASEY REBER, WOKING (AB) 780.518.2643

ALSO SELLING

REGISTERED OPEN FEMALES - 10 HEAD

6 HEREFORD - REBER’S POLLED HEREFORDS 2 BLACK SIMMENTAL - BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM 2 RED ANGUS - GEMVALE STOCK FARM

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OPEN COMMERCIAL HEIFERS TO SELL

FOLLOWING THE BULLS AND REGISTERED FEMALES

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Blonde d’Aquitaine December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council 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. Blondes, a large, high performance breed, excelling in lean meat yield, have been bred with calving ease in mind. Their fine-boned bodies have been bred to be longer and leaner at birth to facilitate easier calving. While well know in countries around the world for their well-muscled, highyielding carcasses, the Blonde calf does not start to show the heavier muscled hind quarter, until it is four to six weeks of age. Voluntary breeder participation in Performance tracking provides EPDs for birth, weaning and yearling weights, milk, a number of carcass

traits (using ultrasound technology) and scrotal measurement. Fullblood polled Blonde genetics have contributed to the Herd book in Canada and are marketed worldwide via semen, embryos and by live animals into the United States. All registered fullblood Blondes in Canada are parentage verified by DNA. Crossbreeding with Blondes adds muscle, length and thickness in the calves, produces more beef, less fat, less bone and supplies a high-yielding carcass. Crossbred Blonde carcasses have a high Commercial Index Superiority, high meat density, heavier meat to the

carcass, leaner meat (3.7% less fat at the 11th rib): heavier muscling (5.9% more muscle on the 11th rib): less bone (2.2% less on the 11th rib): and excellent lean to fat ratio. Blondes cross extremely well with dairy breeds, increasing muscling immensely. For more information about the Blonde d’Aquitaine breed, go to the website of the Canadian Blonde d’Aquitaine Association: http:// www.canadianblondeassociation.ca

Tri K Cattle Consigning to Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale Monday March 30, 2015 • 1:00 p.m. VJV, Beaverlodge, AB ON OFFER: 1 Full Blood, 12 Red and 2 Black Registered Simmental Bulls 20 Red and Black Simmental Cross Commercial Heifers

Feature Bull

ZONE FIRE X STUBBY

780-831-7999

keith@arlshop.com

MOOSE CREEK REDLABEL 162Y • BW 103 YW 1,326. Lead off and high seller at Moose Creek ﬁnal bull sale. 6 sons on offer.

Tri K Endzone 6B - BEE ZONE FIRE 68Y X CROSSROAD ZISTA 74Z Not often does a bull of this quality come from a ﬁrst calf heifer, but he was nailed out of the park. Sired by our new Red Shooter son, TRI K ENDZONE 6B has exceeded all expectations in the heifer pen and mothered by a moderate framed and great uddered red stubby cow. He combines great calving ease with loads of performance. EPDs put him in the top 20% in calving ease and top 4 and 5% in weaning weight and yearling weight. He can be used on both heifers and cows. A bull whose future we are very excited to be a part of Homo polled test pending.

CROSBY X RIGHT TIME CROSSROAD CHEVALIER 163Z • BW 94 YW 1,210 High seller from Crossroad Farms ($10,500). 7 sons on offer.

Catalogue available online at: http://www.transconlivestock.com/calendar.html Twenty five years experience breeding top quality livestock in the heart of the Peace Country

Box 655, Beaverlodge, AB • trikcattle@hotmail.com

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Keith Hodges

RED LABEL X RANGER

Keiran Hodges

780-933-5637

hodgey_177@hotmail.com

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DAWSON CREEK 24thANNUAL

1 Choice Bull Sale st

Saturday, April 4, 2015 Sale held at Vold Jones Vold Auction Mart 1PM

Guest auctioneers Patterson’s Auction

View catalogue at www.pattersonsauction.ca Bulls selected for these important genetically predictable economic traits * Calving Ease * Explosive Weight Gain at Weaning & One Year * Carcass Merit *

Our Natural Sire Battery Include:

F V FINAL ANSWER 71Y

EVERBLACK WINDY 154X

D R TIGER KING 35Z

CROSBY RAINMAKER 93Y

• BW-77 ADJ WW-743 • Calving ease & performance

• BW-73 ADJ WW-696 • Calving ease & performance

BAR-E-L WISECRACK 246W •BW-88 ADJ WW-730 • Muscle & performance

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Steve (250) 786-5031 Cell (250) 784-5136 Dale (250) 786-5478 Fax (250) 786-5438 Box 132, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G3 11 miles south of Dawson Creek on Edmonton Hwy For more information or a catalogue please phone:

B.Z. and STEVE AYLWARD SALE DAY PHONES: 250-719-8191 or 250-782-3766 E-mail bzaylward@gmail.com

• BW-77 ADJ WW-772 • Bred for calving ease and muscle

• BW-74 ADJ WW-613 • Bred for calving ease & performance

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Canyon Tree Farms Inc. Lynn Jackson & Harry Hooke 250-996-8180 250-996-1577 Cell Box 2148 Fort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0 lynnjackson@ctfarms.ca • www.canyontreefarms.ca

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Vold, Jones & Vold Auc JAC 53B BW-113 WW-760 YW-1345 A calf that is all business in the performance department that will pound down on the scale and leave great females.

JAC 2B BW-75 WW-692 YW-1254 The PACKER sired calves have great calving ease with style to burn smooth made and long bodied will make your calving experience enjoyable.

JAC 10B BW-84 WW-654 YW-1122 Above average performance yet on a moderate low maintenance frame. Will produce steers that are in demand for years to come.

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JAC 12B BW-97 WW-702 YW-1211 The ARSON calves will add extra pounds come fall while turning up the maternal dial which will benefit the cow herd and bottom line for years to come .

JAC 59B BW-90 WW-680 YW-1235 The BB calves are long bodied, heavy muscled with built in calving ease to make them bulls that will make their new owners smile.

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PERFORMANCE DATA, PICTURES, AND VIDEOS OF AL Jarin & Amber Carter 780-518-9652 jarincarter@gmail.com

PLEASE CONTACT NICK OR JARIN FOR CATALOGUE AND INFORMATION.

CHECK BULLS OUT AT JLazyA.com

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NVG 18B BW-74 WW-688 YW-1223 The first “BB” son to sell, 74 lbs on great performance and awesome profile. One to use in the heifer pen and enough jam for the cowherd.

NVG20B

NVG 20B BW-72 WW-686 YW-1138 One of the top heifer bulls from PACKER. His consistency in keeping the BW down and the performance up is impressive. First daughters milking are gorgeous.

NVG 25B BW-80 WW-682 YW-1234 If our purebred herd wasn’t loaded with all the great attributes ARSON brings to the table, this bull might have stayed home. He should work very nicely in the heifer pen and cowherd. The daughters will be keepers.

NVG19B

NVG 19B BW-98 WW-812 YW-1150 Here comes the first of the MONTEZUMA sired crossbreds. It sure looks like we found the right sire to elevate our crossbred program. MONTEZUMA will pass on excellent foot structure, hair and huge performance.

NVG30B

NVG 30B BW-96 WW-709 YW-1334 Here is the top all around performance bull in the Fineline pen. If you’re looking for a big pay day on your steers and high production females, look him up on “Sale Day”

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JOIN US AFTER SALE FOR CERTIFIED ANGUS STEAK AND HOSPITALITY SPONSORED BY

Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen 780-831-8421 vgaalen@gpwins.ca

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Charolais December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council 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

Purebred Red Angus Purebred Black Angus VET INSPECTED - SEMEN TESTED

Consigning to the Dawson Creek All Breeds Bull Sale

Sat. March 28, 2015 Vold, Jones & Vold, Dawson Creek

Spruce Lane Ranch Andrew & Vivian Miller Box 237, Bonanza, AB T0H 0K0

CELL:

(780) 864-5035 TEL: (780) 353.3355 SLR.angus@yahoo.ca

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www.PeaceCountryLimousin.com

@ VJV Auction Co. Dawson Creek, B.C.

The ONLY Limousin Bull Sale in the Peace Country! Approximately 35 Bulls on Offer

Also on Offer: Select Purebred & Commercial Heifers Open and Ready for Breeding

THE NATURAL GENETIC ADVANTAGE FOR YIELD

Performance Bulls

In the pasture • Gwen, Judy and Betty Veer • Diamond Limousin, Vilna Alberta Our limousin feeder calves have received great acceptance from buyers across Canada. We are proud of the reputation that we have built with Limousin genetics over the years.

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In the feedlot • Jack Chaffe • Chaffe Farms Mitchell Ontario We will pay up to six cents more per pound for Limousin cross calves over Charolais. Our records proved the yield and superiority of the Limousin cross animals. In our feedlot they achieved 63.1% compared to 61.5% for other pens.

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At the packer • Matthew Heleniak • Manager/Cattle buyer Norwich Packers Inc We love limousin cattle for their cutability. The carcasses have less fat, less bone and more meat. The Limousin breed has the ability to marble while staying lean. Our customers demand it for its fine texture and assured tenderness.

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Come Early - Complimentary Lunch for Registered Bidders Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy. (250) 772-5116 or 263-8116 mccordmr@hotmail.com

Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon Cecil Lake, BC (250) 781-3617 gcharmon@hotmail.com

Lakeroad Limousin Jim & Donna & Jackie Rowe Worsley, AB (780) 685-2141 jdrowe@xplornet.ca

Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swaan Erin & Eric Kishkan Quesnel, BC (250) 747-2618 swaany@quesnelbc.com

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20 NORTHERN

12TH ANNUAL SIMMENTA

Friday, March 13,

EVERGREEN PARK, G OFFER

70 YEARLING SIMMENTAL Red & Red Baldy, Black & Black Baldy,

Jaydawn Farms Selling Sons of MRL El Tigre 52Z, Wallbanger, Stubby, Gunner, Red Mountain, 3D Red Power, Imax, Total Value, Blitz and Lanza

PAYMENT

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FREE DE WITHIN PEACE R JDF SOUL SEEKER 18B – LFE STUBBY 322U x JDF PEPSI 61U (On Target)

JDF FAT BOY SLIM 26B - LFE STUBBY 322U x JDF PEPSI 61U (On Target)

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JDFK EL DINERO 55B – MRL EL TIGRE 52Z x JDFK ZENYETTA ( On Target)

JAYDAWN FARMS

Jason & Nikki and Jordan, Kristopher, Darcie McQuaig 780.568.2647 or 780.933.5530 Sexsmith, AB

JDF BARTENDER 25B – WINN MANS LANZA x JDF FAIRYTALE 117M (BedRock)

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15 N CLASSIC AL AND CHAROLAIS SALE

, 2015 • 1:00 p.m.

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB RING

L AND CHAROLAIS BULLS , and Fullblood Simmentals & Charolais

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SALE DAY NOV 1/15

Willow Creek Simmentals

Selling progeny from 3D Red Power, Beechinors Revolt, HOC Broker and many more

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MMWK ABSENCE 49B IPU Revolution Grandson with Performance

MMWK TRILOGY 76B Son of 3 D Red Power Performance Bull

MMWK BLUEPRINT 85B IPU Revolution Grandson with Fullblood Influence very Maternal

MMWK FEDERATION 849B - Son of 3D RED POWER, Outstanding Performance Numbers

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WILLOW CREEK SIMMENTALS Mike & Mari and Colby, Kyle, Colton, Kale Klassen 780.957.2814 or 780.832.6714 Crooked Creek, AB

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Galloway December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council 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

December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council 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, wellfleshed 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 12501450 pounds and mature bulls average 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

Galloway breed, go to the website of the Canadian Galloway Association: http://www.galloway.ca

Hays Converter the website of the Canadian Hays Converter Association: http://www. clrc.ca/haysconverter.shtml

BENWYN HEREFORDS BREEDING OVER 200

PUREBRED HORNED HEREFORD COWS 2-YEAR OLD BULLS FOR SALE AT THE

FARM ONLY BY PRIVATE TREATY BULLS SELECTED FOR • Temperament • Testicles • Feet • Conformation

Selling

HALTER BROKE - RANCH RAISED For information contact Bill Bentley PH. (250) 843-7575 Email: billbentley@pris.ca

Doug Bentley PH. (250) 843-7364

PROGRESS, B.C. V0C 2E0 32 Km west of Dawson Creek (Hwy 97 south) 1.2 Km North of Progress (255 Road)

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Black Angus Yearling Bulls Off The Farm By Private Treaty Clint & Anna Collins Rio Grande, AB www.riograndeangus.com

780.354.3913 780.814.1455 info@riograndeangus.com

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North Point Angus

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Saturday, April 11 • 1:00 pm Vold, Jones & Vold, Dawson Creek

30+ Red and Black Bulls Also on offer: Select group of replacment heifers

Mark & Ginger Zahacy Box 2139 High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Email: zahacy@telus.net

Phone (780) 523-5356 Cell (780) 523-1356 r001965889

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Gelbvieh December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council Gelbvieh (pronounced Gelp-fee) cattle were developed in the Bavarian region of Germany in the early 19th century. Gelbvieh bulls were first imported into Canada in 1972, and the Canadian Gelbvieh Association (CGA) was organized the same year. The CGA has maintained the strong performance heritage of the German Gelbvieh breeders with a policy of mandatory performance records. In cooperation with the American Gelbvieh Association, this has produced a database of well over one million performance records that result in an annual Sire Summary, Cow recognition Program, International EPD’s for all registered Gelbvieh, and a powerful source of documented information for cattlemen raising Gelbvieh on both the commercial and purebred level. Astute cattlemen across the continent have abandoned the path of single-trait selection and returned to balanced selection including the maternal side of the cattle business. Gelbvieh “mother” traits of fertility, milking ability, moderate size

and docile temperament have become more important than ever before, making Gelbvieh the obvious choice for crossbreeding programs. The percentage Gelbvieh female is one of the most sought-after replacements in the industry. The CGA has continued to emphasize maternal traits through its annual Cow Recognition Program. Other projects include an udder and teat scoring system to assist breeders in recognizing and producing efficient females, and mature cow size reporting to assist in maintaining moderate size in Gelbvieh females. Vigorous at birth, Gelbvieh calves wean off heavy and gain rapidly. Documented progeny tests,

impressive feed efficiency and lean/ muscular carcasses round out the roster of breed’s characteristics that have made Gelbvieh popular with cow/calf operators, feeders, packers and consumers. For more information about the Gelbvieh breed, go to the website of the Canadian Gelbvieh Association: http://www.gelbvieh.ca

20+ Yearling &

7 Two-Year-old Registered Red Angus Bulls For Sale Off The Ranch

Consigning To The 42ND Annual All Breeds Bull Sale Saturday, March 28, 2015 VJV, Dawson Creek, BC The Roys - Chris, Jen & Family Fairview, Alberta

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(Bulls to be sold at the All Breeds Bull Sale)

(780) 835-0463

Email: Chris.jen@live.ca www.royangus.com

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Shorthorn

December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council 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+

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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

BULL SALE

VJV AUCTION DAWSON CREEK, BC

30 Bulls on Offer

Red, Black & Traditional Simmental Bulls Red & Black Angus Bulls

Thurs, April 9

1 PM BC TIME

Held at: VJV Auction Mart ~ Dawson Creek

Bar B Charolais 250.785.5325

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Also on offer: Select Replacement Heifers

Approximately 45 Bulls - All Two-Year-Olds

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Bulls Semen Checked • All Bulls Carry Purebred Reg. Papers • All Bulls Guranteed Breeders •All Bulls Vaccinated For Foot Rot • White & Red Factor Bulls

Halfway River Simmentals Rosefield Simmentals Georg & Sarah Weitzel (250)262-7681

James & Martha Wiebe (250)630-2621 (250)793-0462

Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen (250)630-2146 (250)261-3955

CONTACT THE CONSIGNORS TO REQUEST A CATALOGUE

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Hereford December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council Herefords were first imported into Canada by William F. Stone of Guelph, Ontario from Herefordshire, England. He admired their strength, docility and feed efficiency. Herefords have prospered in Canada for over 150 years, due to these strengths and their hardiness in the coldest of winters and driest of summers. Today, these major breed strengths of disposition and feed efficiency, along with its versatility in crossbreeding programs, continue to position Hereford as the breed of choice in commercial cowherds. It is currently the second most popular breed exported from Canada. Herefords are leaders in docility. Research has proven that docile temperament increases cattle profitability through lowered production costs and better meat quality. Disposition is becoming increasingly important as a sought-after trait by producers purchasing either female or bull replacement for their cattle operations. Cattle with a good temperament are easier to handle, safer to be around at calving time, adjust better to new environments and tend to perform better in all phases of the production chain. Herefords are widely used for cross breeding in North America, especially with Angus cattle. A recently completed research study conducted in conjunction with California State University indicates an overall net return for Hereford-

sire crossbred calves to be approximately $30.00 (USD) per head in a vertically coordinated beef marketing system. US Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) research shows hybrid vigor to be greater in whiteface cross cattle, due to the genetic purity in the Hereford breed. The Hereford breed is recognized as being more efficient. Hereford and Hereford influence cattle consistently require less feed than cattle of other breeds, per pound of gain and for body maintenance. Disposition and the thick hide and excellent hair coat of Hereford cattle are among the reasons less energy is required to stay warm in the winter, thereby reducing feeding costs. Again research has shown that Hereford cattle are about 6.0% more feed efficient than other breeds, which is a significant economic factor for profitability. The Canadian Hereford Association was formed in 1890 and was incorporated in 1902 under the Government of Canada Animal Pedigree Act. The Animal Pedigree Act ensures the integrity of the registration and documentation of the ancestry of purebred Hereford cattle. The Canadian Hereford Association is also part of the Pan American Cattle Evaluation (PACE) program which includes genetic evaluations from the countries of Argentina, Uruguay and the USA. Semiannual genetic evaluation reports are produced by PACE members for their respective members. The

Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) are reported on 11 traits, which include calving ease, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, carcass traits, scrotal circumference, cow weights and stay-ability. The Canadian Hereford Association also independently produces a genetic evaluation index for maternal productivity and feedlot merit, in order to track, retain and improve on these traits. The Hereford breed is among those which represent the foundation of Canada’s beef industry, making it one of the most widely used cattle breeds. More Hereford genetics have been exported from Canada in the past 30 years than from any other breed. Live animals, semen and embryos have been exported to: the USA, Russia, Kazakshtan, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., Ireland, all the Nordic countries, Germany, Japan, China, Hungary, Chile, Poland, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and South America. For more information about the Hereford breed, go to the website of the Canadian Hereford Association: http:// www.hereford.ca/

Red Poll Cattle QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

Shadow Creek Farm

Consigning 1- 2yr. old & 2- yearling Bulls to the Dawson Creek

All Breed Bull Sale on Saturday March 28, 2015

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All bulls are also vaccinated for foot rot. Junior Herd Bull:

RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 3240A (RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 8081U x RED CROWFOOT MISS STRETCH 8173U)

Dean & Marsha Anderson Bulls and Registered stock for sale on farm 250-827-3293 or 250-262-5638 marshascows@hotmail.com www.shadowcreek.farm

Senior Herd Bulls:

RED YY EXPEDITOR 3X (RED YY EXPLORER 825U x RED HF TIBBIE 203U) RED SMOKY COMBINATION 38Y (RED FINE LINE COMBINATION 40R x RED SMOKY DELI 109N)

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sjtrask@pris.ca (250)827-3364 • Cell (250) 263-4904 Box 127, Montney, BC, V0C 1Y0

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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 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/

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Bull Sale

Saturday, Mar 21, 1:00 p.m. VJV Dawson Creek 80 Red & Black Angus Yearlings Including Select 2-year-old Bulls For more information Contact: Hugh Atkin • (780) 512.3641 Joleen (Joe) Meservy (780) 834.8286 Email: info@bar4acattleco.com

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Yearling & 2 Yr-Old Bulls Semen tested & guaranteed

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March 17, 2015 @ 1:00 pm mst Innisfail Auction Market - (403) 227-3166 On Offer: 30 BULLS & select females

Delivery Available & Visitors Always Welcome

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Alberta Plaid Galloway

Tri - r - way Livestock

Chickadee Farm

Steve Schweer Home:(403) 227-3428 Cell: (403) 304-7354 Email: schweer@xplornet.com www.albertaplaidgalloway.ca fb: Alberta Plaid Galloway

Brian A Robertson Cell: (403) 556-0401 Email: trirwaylivestock@gmail.com fb: Tri R Way Livestock

Jim King Home: (403) 227-6081 Cell: (403) 304-8196 Email: king@airenet.com fb: Chickadee Farm

live internet bidding/broadcast on: www.dlms.ca

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December 2014, 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 breed has an important

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Lowline December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council 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 structural 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 consumer. 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.

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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

TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2015 LUNCH AT NOON • SALE AT 1PM BARRHEAD AG BARN, BARRHEAD, AB

LUNCH AT NOON SALE 1:00 PM KBJ ROUND FARMS F CLYDE, AB CL

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n Creek 105 YEARLING BULLS • 70 RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS RED & BLACK & SIMMENTAL BULLS 6.1 High• 35Black White

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YEARLING BULLS 45-BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS 25-RED ANGUS YEARLING BULLS

KBJ ROUND FARMS

Jim & Rita Round 780-348-5638 Barry & Dette Round 780-348-5794

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sale managed by:

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CONSIGNORS

DWAJO ANGUS Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery Camp Creek, AB (780) 674-4410

sale managed by:

Rob Holowaychuk Cell: (780) 916-2628 #407, 4808 Ross St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1X5 Ph: (403) 341-5098 Fax: (403) 343-6133 Bob Toner: (306) 834-7385 Kirk Hurlburt: (306) 222-8210 Luc Noiseux: (450) 776-0997 email: o.b.i@shaw.ca www.optimalbovines.com www.cattlemanagement.ca

JONES LAND & CATTLE Mark & Alison Jones & Family Barrhead, AB (780) 674-6377

SIBL SIMMENTALS Barclay & Michelle Smith & Family Cherhill, AB (780) 785-2045 r001958159

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BULL SALE RED & BLACK ANGUS 19th Annual

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1/4 426 High Full Color CINDER ANGUS Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins & Family Barrhead, AB (780) 674-5773

Rob Holowaychuk Cell: 780-916-2628 #407, 4808 Ross St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1X5 Ph: 403-341-5098 Fax: 403-343-6133 Bob Toner: 306-834-7385 Kirk Hurlburt: 306-222-8210 Luc Noiseux: 450-776-0997 email: o.b.i@shaw.ca www.optimalbovines.com www.cattlemanagement.ca

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Maine Anjou December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council 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)

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 MaineAnjou 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.maineanjou.ca r001958182

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Raising quality beef for over 40 years

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colouring, solid black, solid red and other colour patterns. Advantages to breeding Maine-Anjou are high rates of gain, feed efficiency, adaptability to climatic extremes, superior carcass quality, 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.

March 28/2015

25 Gelbvieh Bulls

Visitors always welcome!

Red and Black Bulls sired by these Herd Bulls Yearlings and Two-Year olds

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Located 10 miles South of Beaverlodge on RD #722 to Halcourt corner, then 9 miles West on TWP Rd #710 and 1 mile South on RD #123

For More Info Call: Harold or Bev 780.835.0365

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Salers

December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council Salers are considered to be one of the oldest European breeds, whose roots can be traced to 16,500-year-old cave drawings found near the town of Salers in the South Central region of France, the Auvergne, in the heart of the volcanic area of the Massif Central. The rough terrain, poor soil and harsh climate combined with the area’s isolation has contributed to a genetically pure breed of cattle with bred-in range ability to thrive almost entirely on native grasses in the summer and roughage diet in winter. The Salers breed in North America has evolved into an outstanding maternal beef breed with no lack of performance and carcass traits. The cattle are usually solid red or black and are naturally horned but polled bloodlines have been developed by selection and are now predominant in the national herd. Salers females possess a larger than average pelvic area, the largest in the industry, and calve easily to the service of larger terminal cross sires. They are excellent mothers with good milk production, are very fertile and re-

breed quickly. Salers bulls are efficient breeders and sire calves of moderate birth weight, with a strong will to live and good growth. USMARC studies have confirmed that Salers is the highest marbeling Continental breed, have a large ribeye area and a leaner carcass (less fat thickness) than British breeds. Salers cross steers perform well in feedlots and have exceptional carcass yield and quality. The Salers breed is one of only three breeds evaluating data on docility and through the efforts of its breeders has improved this trait dramatically in recent years. The genetic trend for Salers has been very positive from a breed average of near zero in 1992 to the current breed average EPD of over +8.0. Excellent feet and legs contribute to admirable longevity. All of these traits combined, have made Salers the choice of many commercial cattlemen

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striving to maximize production without increasing management or labour costs. Salers are a balanced breed, which is key to optimizing all aspects of beef production. Salers were first imported into Canada in 1972 with the Salers Association of Canada being established in 1973. Canada continues to be an excellent source for Salers genetics worldwide. For more information about the Salers breed, go to the website of the Salers Association of Canada: http:// www.salerscanada.com

Registered Red Angus Yearling and 2 Year Old bulls For Sale by Private Treaty Featuring Son’s of OLE OSCAR Contact Clarence & Darleen Budal Email: sawmillangus@abnorth.com r001950001

Coffee is Always On!

780-836-2788

1:00 PM ~ Saturday, March 7, 2015 Vold, Jones & Vold, Beaverlodge, AB 2 yr. olds • Long Yearlings • Yearlings

Open Heifers also on offer Elden, Einar and Ole Bakkehaug Box 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 Home (780) 356-2113 Cell (780) 518-3536 (Elden) (780) 518-1985 (Ole)

Registered Black Angus Bulls

FOR Sale

Yearlings and Two Year Olds Available 80 to 100 Pound Birth weight Semen tested and ready to go in April. Contact Delano (403)827-1819 or Marty & Miriam (250)787-0970 Fort St. John, B.C. r001965173

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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

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December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council 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.

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Selling Yearling Registered Black Angus Bulls

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Vet Inspected • Semen Tested

Great Performance Sons FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL

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John & Judy Mayer Home: 780.354.2726 (After 6) John’s Cell: 780.831.8497

Yearling & 2-yr Old Simmental Bulls

Lookout Canuck 113Y

For Sale by Private Treaty on the Farm

SALE DAY

1 PM Tues, March 24

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Norbert & Janice Luken • 780.835.3165 Fairview, Alberta • Email: njluken@telus.net

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REBER’S POLLED HEREFORDS

S ALBRECHT S A FARMS A

Breeding Quality Hereford Cattle for Over 30 Years

BREEDERS OF RED & BLACK SIMMENTALS

Contributing 3 Two-Year-Old and 3 Yearling Bulls Plus 6 Purebred Open Heifers

Steve,Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Box 158, Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0

780-864-4259

42ND Annual Dawson Creek All Breeds Sale

Visitors Always Welcome

Saturday, March 28, 2015, VJV Dawson Creek, BC

Albrecht Farms is consigned to Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale VJV Beaverlodge, AB on March 30, 2015

ALL BULLS SOLID RED & BLAZED FACED & MULTIPLE POLLED

Thank you to all the Peace County cattlemen who have shown an interest in using a Reber bull or heifer for their cattle program, including the following people who made a purchase in 2014. Emile Brochu (bull buyer) - Cameo Herefords (repeat bull buyer) - Keifer Dolen (bull buyer) - Dennis Fair (bull buyer) - Henry Glasgo (bull buyer) - Cody & Pam Johnson (repeat buyer, bought 2 bulls this year) - Dale Johnson (repeat buyer, bought 2 bulls this year) - Darcy & Tamara Kuriga (bull buyer) - Deanna Nobbs (repeat buyer, bought 2 commercial heifers this year) - Keegan Scorgie (bull buyer) - Spring Mountain Stock Farm (purebred heifer buyer) - Fred & Naomi Trieber (2 purebred & 5 commercial heifers)

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EPD definitions

What does that mean? Definitions 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. 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. 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. ...................................................................................................... (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: 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: is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater probability of unassisted births in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires. (CW) Carcass Weight: expressed in pounds, 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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. (REA) Ribeye Area: 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. (SC) Scrotal Circumference: 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. (STAY) Stayability: 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. (TM) Total Maternal: 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. (WW) Weaning Weight: 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. (YW) Yearling Weight: 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: 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). Canadian Angus Association http://www.cdnangus.ca/breed/genetic_ evaluation_definitions.htm r001968724

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Percentiles for Black Angus Calves Born in 2014 Desc CED Number 30,088 Min Max Avg 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

-23.0 18.0 2.3 18.0 12.0 11.0 10.5 10.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5

BW 30,384

WW YW 30,384 30,384

11.0 -5.9 2.7 -5.9 -1.3 -0.8 -0.5 -0.2 0.0 0.7 1.1 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.2 2.4

9 81 45 81 67 64 63 61 60 57 55 53 52 50 49 48

13 141 79 141 115 111 108 106 105 99 95 92 89 87 85 83

CEM 30,088

MILK 30,384

MAT 30,384

SC 2,007

MARB 4,541

REA 4,547

FAT 4,547

CW 30,354

-10.0 18.0 6.3 18.0 14.0 13.0 12.0 12.0 11.5 10.5 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0

-6 42 19 42 30 29 28 28 27 25 24 23 22 21 21 20

1 72 41 72 61 58 57 56 55 52 50 48 47 46 45 44

-0.74 1.83 0.69 1.83 1.46 1.35 1.30 1.28 1.24 1.13 1.04 0.98 0.92 0.87 0.82 0.79

-0.20 1.30 0.35 1.30 0.98 0.90 0.86 0.81 0.79 0.66 0.56 0.51 0.47 0.43 0.40 0.37

-0.41 1.08 0.27 1.08 0.83 0.75 0.70 0.68 0.65 0.56 0.50 0.46 0.42 0.39 0.36 0.34

0.092 -0.055 0.013 -0.055 -0.029 -0.024 -0.021 -0.019 -0.017 -0.011 -0.008 -0.005 -0.002 0.001 0.004 0.007

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Percentiles for Red Angus Calves Born in 2014 Desc

CED

Number 22,531

22,531

CEM

MILK

MAT

FAT

REA

MAR

CWT

STAY

HPG

22,531

21,227

Min

-12.6

8.9

-8.5

0.060

-0.44

-0.14

0.27

-36

Max

19.0

-9.8

149

17.9

-0.070

0.75

1.23

-0.29

Avg

2.7

-0.6

4.6

-0.012

0.04

0.30

-0.01

19.0

-9.8

149

17.9

-0.070

0.75

1.23

-0.29

11.9

-6.0

116

11.5

-0.050

0.44

0.67

-0.17

10.7

-5.2

111

10.4

-0.050

0.38

0.60

-0.15

9.9

-4.8

108

9.8

-0.050

0.33

0.56

-0.14

9.3

-4.4

105

9.4

-0.040

0.30

0.54

-0.13

8.9

-4.2

103

9.1

-0.040

0.27

0.52

-0.13

10%

7.3

-3.3

7.9

-0.030

0.21

0.45

-0.10

15%

6.4

-2.8

7.2

-0.030

0.17

0.42

-0.09

20%

5.6

-2.3

6.7

-0.020

0.14

0.39

-0.07

25%

5.0

-2.0

6.3

-0.020

0.11

0.37

-0.06

30%

4.5

-1.6

5.9

-0.020

0.09

0.35

-0.05

35%

4.0

-1.3

5.5

-0.020

0.07

0.33

-0.04

40%

3.5

-1.0

5.2

-0.020

0.06

0.32

-0.03

Canadian Angus Association (January 8, 2015) http://www.cdnangus.ca

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Avg

1.7

42.9

81.7

Min

-9.5

8.2

Max

13.2

MILK

REA

Fat

Marb

21.3

42.7

68.5

17.5

0.42

0.30

0.79

0.09

22.1

3.8

22.8

-12.0

-0.19

-2.09

-1.85

-2.76

81.1

150.5

37.1

62.4

100

50.0

1.28

3.19

2.65

3.66

-4.3

60.9

113.1

30.6

54.6

99.5

32.0

0.75

-0.97

1.85

1.38

-3.5

58.6

109.4

29.5

53.1

99.1

30.0

0.69

-0.82

1.72

1.15

-2.9

57.1

106.9

28.7

52.2

98.6

29.0

0.66

-0.72

1.62

1.01

-2.5

56.0

105.2

28.2

51.5

98.2

28.0

0.64

-0.62

1.54

0.92

-2.2

55.1

103.8

27.8

51.0

97.8

28.0

0.62

-0.54

1.47

0.86

10%

-1.2

52.3

98.6

26.2

49.0

95.5

25.0

0.57

-0.29

1.25

0.65

15%

-0.6

50.4

65.5

25.2

47.8

92.8

24.0

0.53

-0.14

1.14

0.53

20%

-0.2

49.0

92.8

24.5

46.8

90.5

23.0

0.51

-0.03

1.05

0.43

25%

0.3

47.8

90.5

23.8

46.0

87.7

22.0

0.49

0.04

0.99

0.36

30%

0.7

46.6

88.4

23.2

45.2

84.9

21.0

0.47

0.12

0.94

0.29

35%

1.0

45.6

86.6

22.7

44.6

82.1

20.0

0.46

0.17

0.89

0.23

40%

1.3

44.6

84.9

22.2

43.9

79.1

19.0

0.44

0.22

0.85

0.18

45%

1.5

43.7

83.2

21.7

43.3

75.8

18.0

0.43

0.27

0.81

0.12

50%

1.8

42.8

81.5

21.3

42.7

72.9

18.0

0.41

0.32

0.77

0.07

Canadian Charolais Association (February 2, 2015) http://charolais.com/content/uploads/2014/04/Breed-Average-EPD-DEC-20141.pdf

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Canadian Gelbvieh Association www.gelbvieh.ca Percentiles for Active Gelbvieh Sires (sired calves since 2011) Desc

CED

Avg

1.6

-0.24

0.36

-0.23

-0.07 -12.41

25.10

Low

-4

-6.1

-12

-8

-0.50

-24

-0.18

-0.49

-0.12 -84.22

-6.49

High

9.0

148

0.09

0.96

0.39

0.04

46.96

61.22

-3.8

134

-0.41

0.79

0.11

-0.10

26.42

54.59

-2.9

124

-0.40

0.72

0.02

-0.10

20.61

48.56

-2.4

122

-0.38

0.70

-0.02

-0.10

16.23

45.80

-2.2

119

-0.37

0.68

-0.05

-0.09

14.36

45.37

-2.0

117

-0.36

0.65

-0.07

-0.09

13.41

44.34

10%

-1.3

110

-0.34

0.57

-0.11

-0.08

6.09

38.54

15%

-0.7

103

-0.32

0.51

-0.14

-0.08

2.59

35.21

20%

-0.2

-0.30

0.48

-0.16

-0.08

-0.93

33.16

25%

0.3

-0.29

0.45

-0.18

-0.08

-2.70

31.66

30%

0.7

-0.28

0.43

-0.20

-0.08

-4.38

30.26

35%

1.0

-0.27

0.40

-0.22

-0.07

-5.89

28.22

40%

1.2

-0.26

0.38

-0.23

-0.07

-7.71

27.25

45%

1.5

-0.25

0.37

-0.24

-0.07

-9.32

26.04

50%

1.6

-0.24

0.35

-0.25

-0.07

-10.66

24.26

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Canadian Hereford Association – Percentiles for Active Hereford Calves Averages and Percentile Breakdowns - (www.hereford.ca) A Percentile table is used to show the relative ranking of an animal within the Hereford breed. Three broad categories are presented for comparison. Active Sires are those bulls that have sired at least 1 calf recorded in the last 2 years. Active Dams are those cows with calves in the last 2 years and provide a comparison for females in use in your cowherd. Calves are those animals born in the last 2 years and allow for comparison of yearling and 2 year old animals to the population. For animals with EPDs that fall between the published ranges, use the lower value. For example: An active Sire with a YW EPD of 87.0 would rank in the top 25% of the breed for YW

Active Sires – Averages & Percentile Breakdown. Number (Num) is the number of active sires evaluated for each trait. r001700641

Desc

Avg

1.0

3.3

48.0

78.0

Min

-17.2

-7.7

-14.0

High

12.0

13.8

7.3

MILK

MCE

STAY

MPI

FMI

REA

FAT

MARB

20.0

44.0

1.3

0.8

87.0

-0.4

141.2

123.5

0.30

0.004

0.07

-22.0

-10.0

-12.0

-8.2

-0.9

-11.0

-6.2

81.5

14.0

-0.51

-0.097

-0.47

82.0

146.0

44.0

77.0

9.0

2.8

186.0

5.6

182.5

218.4

1.45

0.179

0.84

-1.4

67.0

109.0 34.0

62.0

5.4

1.6

45.0

2.8

168.2

171.8

0.83

-0.040

0.37

6.5

-0.8

64.0

106.0 32.0

60.0

4.9

1.5

51.0

2.4

165.2

165.7

0.75

-0.035

0.33

5.9

-0.4

63.0

103.0 31.0

59.0

4.6

1.4

55.0

2.1

163.4

161.4

0.71

-0.031

0.30

5.5

-0.1

62.0

101.0 30.0

58.0

4.4

1.4

57.0

2.0

162.1

158.5

0.67

-0.029

0.28

5.2

0.1

61.0

100.0 30.0

57.0

4.2

1.3

59.0

1.8

161.0

156.1

0.65

-0.027

0.26

10%

4.2

0.9

58.0

95.0

28.0

55.0

3.5

1.2

66.0

1.3

157.1

147.7

0.56

-0.020

0.21

15%

3.5

1.4

56.0

92.0

26.0

53.0

3.0

1.1

70.0

1.0

154.4

142.3

0.50

-0.016

0.17

20%

3.0

1.8

55.0

89.0

25.0

52.0

2.7

1.0

73.0

0.7

152.1

138.3

0.46

-0.012

0.15

25%

2.6

2.1

54.0

87.0

24.0

50.0

2.4

1.0

76.0

0.5

150.2

135.0

0.43

-0.009

0.13

30%

2.2

2.4

52.0

85.0

24.0

49.0

2.2

0.9

79.0

0.3

148.4

132.1

0.40

-0.007

0.11

35%

1.9

2.6

51.0

83.0

23.0

48.0

1.9

0.9

81.0

0.1

146.7

129.4

0.37

-0.005

0.10

40%

1.6

2.9

50.0

81.0

22.0

47.0

1.7

0.8

83.0

0.0

145.1

127.1

0.34

-0.002

0.08

45%

1.3

3.1

49.0

80.0

21.0

46.0

1.5

0.8

85.0

-0.2

143.5

124.8

0.32

0.000

0.07

50%

1.0

3.3

48.0

78.0

21.0

45.0

1.3

0.8

87.0

-0.4

141.9

122.6

0.29

0.002

0.06

Canadian Hereford (February 2, 2015) http://www.hereford.ca/3_cattlebusiness/SireSummary/2015/Spring%202015%20SS%20Intro.pdf

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Spring 2015 International Limousin Genetic Evaluation Summary Statistics The following summary statistics are presented for the Spring 2014 International Limousin Genetic Evaluation. They are for use as a rapid reference in comparing and evaluating Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) from the genetic evaluation. More detailed information on the EPDs can be found in the Limousin Sire Summary, at www.limousin.com.

Percentiles for Current Limousin Calves

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Desc

CED

PWG

MILK CEM SC

DOC

REA

FAT

Avg

-1.2

7.2

1.7

65.0

91.9

26.9

25.5

5.6

19.4

22.8

26.4

0.51

-0.15

-0.032 -0.06

Min

-5.9

-3.9

-6.3

29.8

33.2

1.3

9.4

-12.7 -1.0

7.0

-13.3

-15.6

-0.23

-0.54

-0.130 -0.69

High

1.1

19.8

10.6

107.2 173.4 66.2

42.3

13.5

1.4

32.5

43.0

82.0

1.37

0.24

0.070

0.59

Std Dev 1.5

3.5

1.9

9.1

15.6

4.4

2.7

0.3

4.0

9.0

10.0

0.19

0.09

0.020

0.12

-4.4

16.0

-3.0

86.0

128.0 44.0

37.0

11.0

0.8

28.0

39.0

51.0

0.99

-0.35

-0.080 0.25

-4.1

16.0

-2.6

83.0

123.0 43.0

35.0

11.0

0.8

27.0

38.0

47.0

0.92

-0.33

-0.070 0.21

-3.9

15.0

-2.2

82.0

120.0 41.0

35.0

10.0

0.7

27.0

37.0

46.0

0.88

-0.32

-0.070 0.18

-3.8

14.0

-2.0

81.0

118.0 40.0

34.0

10.0

0.7

26.0

36.0

44.0

0.85

-0.31

-0.070 0.16

-3.7

14.0

-1.7

80.0

117.0 39.0

33.0

10.0

0.6

26.0

36.0

43.0

0.84

-0.30

-0.070 0.14

10%

-3.3

12.0

-1.0

77.0

112.0 36.0

31.0

9.0

0.5

25.0

34.0

39.0

0.77

-0.27

-0.060 0.10

20%

-2.8

10.0

0.0

73.0

105.0 33.0

29.0

8.0

0.4

23.0

31.0

35.0

0.68

-0.24

-0.050 0.04

30%

-2.4

9.0

0.8

70.0

101.0 31.0

28.0

7.0

0.3

22.0

28.0

31.0

0.62

-0.21

-0.040 -0.01

40%

-1.7

8.0

1.4

67.0

96.0

29.0

26.0

6.0

0.2

20.0

26.0

29.0

0.56

-0.18

-0.040 -0.04

50%

0.0

7.0

1.9

65.0

92.0

27.0

25.0

6.0

0.2

19.0

24.0

26.0

0.51

-0.16

-0.030 -0.07

60%

0.0

6.0

2.4

63.0

88.0

25.0

24.0

5.0

0.1

18.0

21.0

24.0

0.46

-0.14

-0.030 -0.10

70%

0.0

5.0

2.8

60.0

84.0

23.0

4.0

0.0

17.0

19.0

21.0

0.40

-0.11

-0.020 -0.14

80%

0.0

4.0

3.3

57.0

79.0

21.0

22.0

4.0

-0.1

16.0

15.0

18.0

0.35

-0.07

-0.020 -0.17

7.4

0.1

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Canadian Salers The Balanced Breed Salers are considered to be one of the oldest European breeds, whose roots can be traced to 16,500-year-old cave drawings found near the town of Salers in the South Central region of France, the Auvergne, in the heart of the volcanic area of the Massif Central. The rough terrain, poor soil and harsh climate combined with the area’s isolation contributed to a genetically pure breed of cattle with bred-in range ability to thrive almost entirely on native grasses in the summer and roughage diet in winter. The Salers breed in North America has evolved into an outstanding maternal beef breed. The cattle are usually solid red or black, and are naturally horned but polled bloodlines have been developed. Salers females possess a larger than average pelvic area and calve easily to the service of larger terminal cross sires. They are excellent mothers with good milk production, are very fertile and re-breed quickly. Salers bulls are aggressive breeders and sire calves of moderate birth weight, with a strong will to live and good growth. Salers cross steers perform well in feedlots and have exceptional carcass yield and quality. These traits have made Salers the choice of many commercial cattlemen striving to maximize production without increasing management or labour. Salers are a balanced breed, which is optimum in all aspects of beef production. Salers were first imported into Canada in 1972 with the Salers Association of Canada being established in 1973. Canada continues to be an excellent source for Salers genetics worldwide.

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Spring 2015 Salers Canada Genetic Evaluation All Sires

Animals Born in Year 2012

Desc

MILK

Desc

MILK

Mean (Avg) Number High 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

2.1 5,040 -3.9 -1.5 -1.1 -0.8 -0.5 -0.3 0.3 0.7 1.0 1.2

29.9 5,021 75.0 54.4 49.4 47.3 45.2 43.7 40.0 37.8 36.1 34.6

56.5 5,002 132.2 96.7 90.5 86.0 82.7 80.7 74.2 69.7 66.8 64.4

20.7 5,036 41.3 32.7 30.9 30.1 29.3 28.7 26.8 25.5 24.6 23.8

35.7 5,010 60.3 51.2 49.0 47.9 46.6 45.8 43.7 41.9 40.7 39.7

0.1 4,728 1.7 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1

Mean (Avg) Number High 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

2.3 659 -3.5 -2.0 -1.1

36.5 659 72.9 64.6 60.8 58.5 55.1 52.7 48.7 45.1 43.4 42.2

68.2 659 120.9 112.0 105.2 100.0 97.8 95.8 87.1 81.6 77.9 76.1

20.5 658 30.1 28.0 26.3 26.0 25.6 25.3 24.0 23.4 22.8 22.5

38.7 658 61.3 55.0 53.3 51.8 50.6 49.6 46.6 44.8 43.5 42.5

0.2 618 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2

MILK

-1.0 -0.6 -0.5 0.2 0.6 0.9 1.2

All Dams Desc

Mean (Avg) Number High 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

1.8

28.4 25,093 74.5 49.3 45.6 43.4 42.0 40.9 37.4 35.3 33.8 32.5

25,172 -4.3 -1.1 -0.7 -0.5 -0.3 -0.2 0.3 0.6 0.8 1.0

54.6 19.3 0.1 33.5 25,057 25,139 25,074 24,206 134.9 45.8 67.4 1.3 88.1 31.2 51.0 0.5 82.4 29.6 48.6 0.4 79.2 28.7 46.9 0.4 76.7 28.0 45.6 0.4 75.0 27.4 44.7 0.3 69.2 25.4 42.0 0.3 65.7 24.2 40.2 0.2 63.2 23.3 38.9 0.1 61.1 22.5 37.8 0.1 Feb 2, 2015 http://www.salerscanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PERCENTILES.pdf r001969014

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MCE

MILK

MWW

CWT

REA

FAT

MARB

Average

5.82

3.33

60.08

82.54

6.68

23.94

53.89

23.36

0.49

-0.07

Minimum

-11.5

-9.2

14.6

19.6

-13.6

2.7

17.0

-24.9

-0.70

-0.180

-0.75

Maximum

22.4

13.6

119.7

181.0

19.0

49.7

87.8

87.2

1.55

0.070

0.93

3.57

2.02

12.17

22.29

4.15

4.82

7.83

15.12

0.24

0.04

0.11

11.3

-1.5

78.1

114.6

13.2

33.0

66.8

45.8

0.88

-0.150

0.12

9.6

-0.7

74.7

109.0

12.0

31.0

64.3

41.7

0.79

-0.150

0.06

8.5

-0.3

72.6

105.0

11.2

29.3

62.5

38.9

0.74

-0.150

0.03

8.0

0.0

70.8

101.8

10.6

28.0

61.0

36.7

0.69

-0.150

0.00

8.0

0.4

69.2

99.0

10.0

26.7

59.7

34.7

0.66

-0.150

-0.01

10%

8.0

1.2

67.7

96.6

9.4

25.5

58.5

32.9

0.63

-0.150

-0.03

15%

8.0

1.8

66.4

94.2

8.9

24.7

57.3

31.3

0.60

-0.121

-0.05

20%

7.4

2.0

65.0

91.9

8.3

23.8

56.3

29.6

0.57

-0.080

-0.06

25%

6.8

2.1

63.6

89.5

7.7

23.0

55.3

27.8

0.55

-0.073

-0.08

30%

6.4

2.1

62.2

87.0

7.1

22.7

54.2

26.0

0.52

-0.069

-0.09

35%

5.9

2.1

60.7

84.4

6.4

22.7

53.1

24.0

0.49

-0.067

-0.10

40%

5.3

2.3

58.8

81.2

5.6

22.7

51.9

21.7

0.46

-0.065

-0.12

45%

4.7

2.7

56.5

77.2

4.5

22.5

50.4

18.9

0.42

-0.063

-0.13

50%

4.1

3.0

53.3

71.6

3.1

22.0

48.6

14.8

0.35

-0.061

-0.15

Number

47,098

46,951

(Feb 3, 2015) http://www.simmental.com/pdf/CSA%20Genetic%20Evaluation%20Summary%20and%20Changes_Spring_2015.pdf

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Speckle Park December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council 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

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Bar B Charolais George & Linda Bolin................................................. 250-785-5325 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 Clear Lake Charolais Tim & Loretta Fawcett, Tiger Lily, AB....................... 780-674-5992 E Z Ranch Everett Laboucan, Driftpile, AB ................................. 780-355-2179 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 Lazy S Charolais Roy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................ 780-356-3611 Pro-Char Charolais David & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB ................... 780-665-3450 RDA Charolais Rick & Donna Alguire, High Prairie, AB ................... 780-524-2915 Rosebud Ranches Dan & Holly Schleppe, Progress, BC ......................... 250-786-5698 Spruce View Charolais Andrew & Efﬁe Lakusta, Andrew, AB ....................... 780-365-2079 Wrangler Charolais Wade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB ...................... 780-349-2982

GELBVIEHS

Milne’s Gelbvieh Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................ 780-835-2645

HEREFORDS

5 Star Herefords Cody Pugh, Cecil lake, BC ......................................... 250-781-3478 Aspen Ridge Stock Farm Jack & Jason Wells, Hythe, AB .................................. 780-356-2359 Benwyn Herefords Bill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC ............................ 250-843-7575 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 Eureka Hereford Farms Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB .................................. 780-685-2102 Friesen Hereford Farms Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB ................. 780-832-4068 Gold Stock Hereford Farms Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB................. 780-354-3190 Gurtler Farms Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB ..................................... 780-836-2125 Hilltop Honey Ranch Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ..................... 250-786-5232 McElroy Polled Herefords John McElroy, Charlie Lake, BC ................................ 250-785-6074 PHK Herefords Philip Krahn, LaCrete, AB .......................................... 780-821-9409 Reber’s Polled Herefords Gerald & Sandy Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2161 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2337 Spring Mountain Stock Farm Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-354-2074

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BERCOL Limousin Bernie & Colleen Prefontaine, Edmonton, AB ........... 780-961-2403 Shawn & Adele Walsh ................................................ 780-921-3511

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Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC ......................................... 250-772-5116 DC Farms Doug & Carolyn Johnson, Barrhead, AB.................... 780-674-4098 Dry Creek Ranch Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC.................. 250-781-3617 Excel Ranches Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................ 780-349-2135 Fouillard Limousin Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB............................ 780-789-4055 Hillview Farms R & C Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB ........................ 780-938-2173 Lakeroad Limousin Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB .................. 780-685-2141 Pinnacle View Limousin Rob & Cheryl Swan & Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC ................................................................ 250-747-2618 Sequin Cattle Company Bob & Monica Sequin, Quesnel, BC .......................... 250-747-1331

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Shadow Creek Red Poll Dean & Marsha Anderson, Fort St. John, BC ............. 250-827-3293

SALERS

Grundke Family Salers Werner & Debbie Grundke, Alberta Beach, AB ......... 780-924-2464

SHORTHORNS

Tamarack Shorthorns Alvin & Deanna Johnson, Brownvale, AB ................. 780-597-3973

SIMMENTALS

Albrecht Farms Steve, Tammy Albrecht, Spirit River, AB ................... 780-864-4259 Briar Ridge Stock Farm Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048 Chad & Leah Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924 CRM Simmentals Chad & Stacy Meunier, Barrhead, AB ........................ 780-674-7713 Fallen Timber Farms Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC ......................... 250-780-2141 Flatrock Valley Simmentals Brad Geisbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC................................ 250-781-3580 Halfway River Simmentals Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC ................. 250-263-8237 Hodges Simmentals Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-512-4669 JayDawn Farms Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB.................... 780-568-2647 KRS Simmentals Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC .................................... 250-249-5332 KSL Simmentals Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB.............................. 780-518-6572 Lone Stone Farms Lonnie & Karen Brown, Westlock, AB ...................... 250-349-5524 Moonlite Farm Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3165 Moose Creek Simmentals Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB .............. 780-353-2284 O Double E Simmentals Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................ 780-356-2113 SIBL Simmentals The Smith Families, Cherhill, AB............................... 780-785-2045 Tri-K Simmentals Keith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-831-7999 Willow Creek Simmentals Mike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB ............. 780-957-2814 Willowdale Simmentals Dale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ........................... 780-524-2790 Wolfe Farms Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB ....................................... 780-524-3939

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Altona Falls Red Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC ............................. 250-630-2146 Aspen Hill Red Angus George & Kelly LeBlanc, Woking, AB ...................... 780-774-2404 Bar 4A Cattle Co. Hugh Atkin & Joleen Meservy, LaGlace, AB ............. 780-512-3641 Battle River Black Angus Ron Gordey, Manning, AB ......................................... 780-836-2584 Binks Angus Farm Evan & Melanie Binks, Grande Prairie, AB ............... 780-539-7919 Blast Angus Farm Brent & Lia Long, Houston, BC ................................. 250-845-3500 Canyon Tree Farms Inc. L Jackson & H Hooke, Fort St. James, BC ................. 250-996-8180 Classic Livestock Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB................. 780-523-5077 Cinder Angus Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB ........... 780-674-5773 Clear River Red Angus Lloyd, Donna & Mackay Ross, Cleardale, AB ........... 800-667-2251 Cuthbertson Cattle Co. Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB.............. 780-837-8544 Double A Stock Farm Steve & Hazel Tofteland, Valhalla, AB....................... 780-356-2454 Double M Ranching M McConnell & J Madden, DC, BC .......................... 250-782-7875 Dwajo Angus Dwayne & Joanne Emery, Camp Creek, AB .............. 780-674-4410 Figure 8 Angus Paul & Coleen Jex-Blake, Grimshaw, AB .................. 780-597-2001 Fineline Red Angus Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB ................ 780-568-3906 Flyaway Red Angus Dale Schwerdt, Worsley, AB....................................... 780-685-2531 Gemvale Stock Farm Don & Sheri Murphy, Dawson Creek, BC ................. 250-759-4717 Gumbo Gulch Cattle Company Dale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC................ 250-786-5478 Heart Valley Angus Chris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB ..................... 780-864-8918 Jones Land & Cattle Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB ......................... 780-674-6377 KBJ Round Farms Jim & Rita, Barry & Dette Round, Clyde, AB............ 780-348-5638 Kjos Black Angus Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ................... 250-787-0970 Lookout Stock Farm Roy & Cindy Bjorklund, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3530 Mackenzie Red Angus Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Deadwood, AB .............. 780-836-2049 Marberly Angus Kim Beaudette, Houston, BC...................................... 250-847-7483 Mountain Side Angus John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-354-2726 Nine Mile Ranch Al & Lorraine Sanford, Quesnel, BC.......................... 250-249-5469 North Point Red Angus Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB .................. 780-523-5356 Poplar Meadows Angus Monty & Tanya Belsham, Houston, BC ..................... 250-845-3050 Rafter SJ Ranch Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC ......................... 250-827-3364 Red Moon Angus Jim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof, BC........................ 250-567-9762 Ring Creek Farms Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB ................................ 780-835-4338 Rocky Creek Red Angus Les & Alison Keutzer, Lone Prairie, BC..................... 250-788-9858 Roy Angus Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ................................... 780-835-0463

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