Northern Horizon
Bull Sale Supplement – February 3, 2017
Peace Country Bull Sales, February 3, 2017
Remembering Gary Conrad 1943 - 2017
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Gary Conrad is remembered by family, friends Scott Donovan Staff Writer Mama, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys. It may seem like a strange song for an icon in the Canadian cattle industry to sing to his wife of 39 years, and later to his children, but if you speak to his family and fellow ranchers, they’ll tell you Gary Conrad was far from ordinary. “He was a real cowboy.” In the early sixties, Gary was given a heads up on a bull by the Mackenzie brothers, who were ranching the first Red Angus herd in Canada. Though he’d grown up on a cattle ranch in Warner, AB, this would be the first of many bulls, as he grew Canada’s only second Red Angus ranch. “We’d heard that Gary wanted to get in on things, and so we tipped him off that J.S. Benosky was selling a bull out of Botha (AB),” said Ken Mackenzie, who grew up beside Conrad. At the time, red angus, a birth defect of blacks, couldn’t be registered in Canada, despite advantages to the breed. The pigmentation made them easier to breed with the influx of exotic European cattle, avoiding grey calfs, or “rattails”, which were heavily discounted at sales in the ‘70s. “Red Angus actually crossed better because you’d get a tan calf,” said Nick Van Gaalen, fellow rancher and friend to Conrad. Conrad was part of twelve breeders who created the Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society. In 1972 the society introduced Red Angus registrations to Canada. By this time, Gary owned a ranch in Pincher Creek, Alberta where three of his children, Cari, Audrey and
James, were born. In 1978, Gary bought Van Gaalen’s ranch in La Glace Alberta and moved in, newly-wedded to Iris Fisher, of Nanton, Alberta. “We were married in July, and we moved up here in September. There was more land to be bought, it was an adventure, and Gary wanted to introduce the Red Angus breed to the community,” Iris said. Gary and Iris promoted the breed every chance they had. “We were instrumental in (making) the Red Angus page in the Northern Horizon. We all met up at Reg’s (Reg Minall, former Horizon sales rep) office and came up with a format and got enough breeders (to create the section),” she said. Fellow ranchers remember Conrad as a stickler on how the breed was handled. “He was very consistent, always pushed for registrations and weights. That was very important to him,” said Van Gaalen. Conrad was a firm believer ranchers shouldn’t purchase replacement heifers, they should make their own, raised in their own environment, using their own genetics. “Your cattle need to work for you, not you work for your cattle.” Gary would have two more children, Kim and Cody, at the Saddle Hill Ranch in La Glace, handing down his experience and thoroughness with the breed. Cody and his wife Andrea continue the Red Angus legacy today. “Everything I’ve learned, all of my experience, came from him,” said Cody. Conrad spent his life in the cattle industry, and was a rugged man with a heart of gold you could always count on. He remained positive
after his cancer diagnosis, and never complained, said wife Iris. Kim and Cody made sure that Gary’s signature “C over reverse G” brand was burned into his casket during the internment ceremony at Northfield Cemetery, North of La Glace. The ranch can be seen from the cemetery so Gary will always have a view of home. Gary will be missed by his wife Iris and his children, Kimberly Venning (Dale), Cody Conrad (Andrea), Cari Conrad, James Conrad (Brad) and Audrey Salmond (Jeff). He will be missed as well by his 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, his siblings; Blair Conrad (Gail), Bob Conrad (Eleanor), Cheryl Mackay (Gordon), Laurie Muir (Bob) and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and many close friends. Gary was predeceased by his parents Howard and Agnes Conrad, and brother Rick.
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Bull Angus Sale Supp!
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 eco-
nomic 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 Perfor-
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mance Program and provide more accurate genetic evaluations on both Red and Black Angus. All breeders are encouraged to weigh and measure cattle and submit performance data that will provide customers with accurate information to select suitable genetics for their breeding program. Angus is Canada’s leading beef breed because Angus and Angus-cross cattle make sound economic sense, in the breeding pasture, the feedlot, at the packing plant, and on the table. For more information about the Angus breed, go to the website of the Canadian Angus Association: http://www.cdnangus.ca
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Congratulations CATTLEMAN’S CHOICE
OPEN STEER
Grand Champion – Willow Creek Simmentals Reserve Champion – KSL Simmentals
Grand Champion – Brett Mitchell Reserve Champion – William Harvey
PEN OF 2-YEAR-OLD PUREBRED BULLS
PEN OF 3 PUREBRED HEIFERS
Grand Champion – Willowdale Simmentals
Grand Champion – J Lazy A Ranch Reserve Champion – Tri K Simmentals
PEN OF 3 JUNIOR COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
4-H STEER
Grand Champion – TDL Balisky Reserve Champion – KSL Simmentals
Grand Champion – Brett Mitchell Reserve Champion – William Harvey
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to all the winners SINGLE OPEN HEIFER
PEN OF 3 PUREBRED BULLS
Grand Champion – Willow Creek Simmentals Reserve Champion – Bar 4A Cattle Co.
Grand Champion – Bar 4A Cattle Co. Reserve Champion – Willow Creek Simmentals
OVERALL PEN OF 3 COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
PEN OF 3 SENIOR COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
Grand Champion – Matt Hedges Reserve Champion – TDL Balisky
Grand Champion – Matt Hedges Reserve Champion – Tri K Simmentals
4-H HEIFER
2017 PEACE COUNTRY BEEF CONGRESS EXECUTIVE
Grand Champion – Hunter Jacklin Reserve Champion – Faith Collins
Tony Mitchell (Director), Tom Lofthouse (Vice President), Brittany Enns (Secretary), Keegan Scorgie (Director), Keiran Hodges (President), Shawn Gist (Director), Andrew Miller (Treasurer), Liz Gustafson (Show Co-ordinator), Evan Binks (Director). Not pictured - Colby Klassen (Director)
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Need Blonde d’Aquitaine info? See the next page! WORKING GENETICS FOR THE WORKING RANCH
March 21, 2017 1:00 p.m. VJV AUCTION DAWSON CREEK, BC
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Bulls on Offer
Also on offer Select Replacement Heifers Halfway River Simmentals Georg & Sarah Weitzel (250) 262-7681
Rosefield Simmentals James & Martha Wiebe (250) 630-2621 (250) 793-0462
Altona Falls Angus Dan & Trudy Loewen (250) 630-2146 (250) 261-3955
CONTACT THE CONSIGNORS TO REQUEST A CATALOGUE
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Bull Blonde Sale d’Aquitaine Supp!
Blonde d’Aquitaine arrived in Canada, from France, in the early 70’s at the end of the importation era of continental cattle from Europe. At the time of the first imports, the Blonde breed in France was one of the smaller breeds in number. Blondes are now the third largest beef breed in France. All registered fullblood Blondes in Canada are parentage verified by DNA. For more information about the Blonde d’Aquitaine breed, go to the website of the Canadian Blonde d’Aquitaine Association: http://www.canadianblondeassociation.ca
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Contributing 11 Yearling Registered Simmental Bulls to the Transcon Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale
1:00 p.m. – Tuesday, February 28, 2017
BREEDERS OF RED & BLACK SIMMENTALS
Steve,Tammy & Ryan Albrecht
Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co., Beaverlodge, AB
Box 158, Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0
SOLID RED - SOLID BLACK - BLAZED FACED - MULTIPLE POLLED ON OFFER: Yearling Sons From SILVERLAKE BRUTE 18B WFL MR WESTWAY 46A KUNTZ SUPER DUTY 4Y TNT BOOTLEGGER Z268 SHS ENTICER P1B
Long Yearling Sons From IPU CROSBY 34Y WFL MR WESTWAY 46A
RST CYCLONE 34C Sire – WFL MR WESTWAY 46A, Dam – RST WASP 22W
EPD Acc %RK
HCE 7.0 0.11 40
CCE 1.8 0.11 40
BW 3.4 0.12 45
WW 61.1 0.11 75
YW 84.9 0.11 75
RST CYCLONE 34C MILK MCE 20.0 13.1 0.08 0.09 80 10
MWWT 50.5 0.09 90
STAY 7.5 0.10 90
CW 25.2 0.09 75
(Home) 780.864.4259 (Steve) 780.832.0883 (Ryan) 780.933.5448
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Visitors Always Welcome
SILVERLAKE BRUTE 18B Sire – R PLUS PRAIRIE FIRE, Dam – KOP MS TRACKER 189X
REA 0.65 0.02 45
FAT -0.062 0.03 40
MARB -0.09 0.03 60
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HCE 2.7 0.19 80
CCE 0.7 0.19 80
BW 6.7 0.22 95
WW 82.3 0.21 3
YW 115.6 0.20 10
SILVERLAKE BRUTE 18B MILK MCE MWWT 24.5 11.6 65.7 0.17 0.16 0.18 50 15 15
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Consigning Yearling, Long Yearling & Two-Year-Old Bulls to Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale Tuesday February 28, 2017 1:00 P.M. Vold Jones & Vold Beaverlodge, AB For a copy of the catalogue, Contact Elden (780) 518-3536 or www.transconlivestock.com Box 156 Hythe, AB T0H 2C0 Home 780.356.2113 Elden 780.518.3536 Ole 780.518.1985 odoublee@hotmail.com
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FEBRUARY 28 BEAVERLODGE, AB ALBRECHT FARMS
STEVE & TAMMY ALBRECHT: 780.864.4259 OR 780.832.0883 RYAN & TARA ALBRECHT: 780.933.5448
KSL SIMMENTAL
KEEGAN SCORGIE: 780.518.6572
TRI K CATTLE
KEITH HODGES:. 780.831.7999 KEIRAN HODGES: 780.933.5637
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JAY GOOD: 403/556.5563 DARKEN PAGET: 403/323.3985 GLENN NORTON: 780/542.0634 CODY HANEY: 403/559.8809 RICK SMITH: .403/586.6568
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Tri K Cattle
Consigning to Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale Tuesday, February 28, 2017 • 1:00 p.m. • VJV, Beaverlodge, AB ON OFFER: 20 Red, Black & Fullblood Simmental Bulls
KKH 88D
KKH 57D
Two of the top sons from our new $42,000 herdsire MRL MATRIX. A set of very impressive bulls that are as good as any we have ever raised. It’s hard to find bulls any thicker, better footed, and as dark red as these two. Surely they will have a lot of friends come sale day. So the question is do you want solid red or a blaze faced?
KKH 49D PERFORMANCE FULLBLOODS
KKH 48D EXCITING OUTCROSS GENETICS
KKH 45D LONG BODIED AND THICK
KKH 52B CALVING EASE WITH GREAT EPDS
For more information or catalogue, contact:
Keith & Kerriley Hodges Keiran Hodges 780-831-7999 780-933-5637 keith@arlshop.com hodgey_177@hotmail.com Box 655, Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0 R0011363487
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February 28, 2017 VJV Auctions, Beaverlodge, AB On Offer: 15 Extra Age Long Yearling Bulls
Reference Sire
Polled
JB CND Vindicator
KSL 16C
Polled
KSL 19C
Polled
KSL 26C
Polled
KSL 27C
KSL 30C
Polled
KSL 32C
KSL 10C
Polled
KSL 11C
Keegan Scorgie Beaverlodge, AB Ph: 780.518.6572 Email: keeganscorgie@hotmail.com
JG 403-556-5563 DP 403-323-3985 GN 780-542-0634 CH 403-559-8809 RS 403-586-6568
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Braunvieh
Bull Sale Supp!
KISKATINAW GELBVIEH Selling Two-Year-Old Gelbvieh Bulls Off the Farm by Private Treaty Brian & Deanne Stratuliak
(Home) 250.759.4143
(Email) kiskgelb@pris.ca
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The German word “Braunvieh” means “Brown Cattle”. Braunvieh enjoy the status as being one of the oldest pure breeds, which originated in the alpine regions of Switzerland. Their colour is of various shades of brown with males generally being darker and the calves are born almost white, darkening with age. They typically have dark pigmentation around the eyes, black noses with light-coloured bands around the muzzles, and strong black hooves. Braunvieh is a medium-sized, dual purpose breed, which excels in maternal traits and docility. They are very hardy, adapting to extreme cold or heat and are known for their longevity. About 40% of the cattle in Switzerland are Braunvieh and, due to their high performance and exceptional tolerance to various climates, they are raised in more than 60 countries, from the Arctic Circle to the tropics, at altitudes varying between sea level and 12,500 feet. The history of Braunvieh can be revisited through documents preserved in monasteries, whose occupants took great pride in raising and improving these cattle. Among these historical files, notes indicate trading of brown cattle in the eighth century and provide records of performance dated as early as 1315. Standardized production records on milk and meat performance were
established in the 19th century. In 1869, the first export of brown cattle took place to the U.S., where they became the foundation in the development of the Brown Swiss dairy cow, by constantly selecting for high milk production. In 1968, the first Braunvieh from Switzerland arrived in Canada and there have been several subsequent importations of live animals and semen and later of embryos and the result has been the development of Canadian Braunvieh that have been marketed and proven world-wide. Braunvieh, having been bred pure for centuries, offer complete outcross genetics for other breeds and have repeatedly proven themselves in cross-breeding programs. Braunvieh add thickness, early maturity and good gains, which makes their offspring perform very well in feedlots. Most of the Braunvieh herds can be found in Alberta, with numbers increasing in other provinces. Highly profitable production, long productive lives, docile temperament, wide range of adaptability and rapid growth are all distinctive characteristics of this breed. For more information about the Canadian Brown Swiss and Braunvieh breed, go to the website of the Canadian Brown Swiss and Braunvieh Association: http://www. browncow.ca
NORTHERN IMPACT IV CHAROLAIS BULL SALE Saturday, March 11, 2017
1:00 p.m. at North Central Livestock, Clyde
Offering 20 white yearling bulls + 30 two-year-olds. All yearlings are French genetics as well as many polled. Hairy light birthweight bulls with natural thickness. Many of the 2 year olds are red factor and polled. Soggy hairy bulls with light –moderate birth weights. Many white bulls, as well as tan and dark reds.
Call Lorne or Phillipe for more information or to receive a catalog • View the catalogue online at charolaisbanner.com or dlms.ca
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Spruce View Charolais
Lorne and Effie Lakusta and family (780) 719-0264 • (780) 365-2079 • spruceviewcharolais@gmail.com Sale day phone (780) 348-5893
80+ years of combined Charolais breeding
Valanjou Charolais
Phillipe and Rae Lusson and family (780) 206-5440 • edmvalanjou@gmail.com
To become a bidder for any sale on DLMS, please log in and click BUYER APPROVAL for instructions on the approval process. For more information , please call Mark Shologan at (780) 699-5082 or Tech Support at (780) 732-4384
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Charolais were first imported to Canada in 1956 from the United States. Later, cattle were imported directly from France. In 1959 the Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) was formed and in 1960 it was formally recognized as a Breed Association under the Animal Pedigree Act of Canada. The CCA is a non-profit organization that derives funding from member subscriptions and the Whole Herd Enrolment (WHE) fees. The Canadian Charolais Association operates a number of performance testing initiatives on behalf of its members. However the backbone of the performance program is Whole Herd Enrolment in which breeding and calving information is tracked on each cow every year. This tracking ensures the highest possible level of accuracy in Charolais pedigrees and allows breeders to monitor reproductive traits. Research has shown that fertility is the most economically important trait in beef production and total herd reporting sets Charolais apart as an industry leader. All performance data from the past is utilized in producing a high accuracy, scientifically proven Canadian Expected Progeny Difference (EPD). EPD’s indicate genetic differences in cattle
and may be used for comparison across herds. Due to the diverse landscape and the extremes in both temperature and precipitation in Canada, Canadian Charolais are highly adaptable to not only the Canadian environment and production systems but to climates and production systems throughout the world. Charolais cows have performed well under a variety of environmental conditions and are selected as very structurally sound animals with exceptionally good feet and strong legs. This is important when cattle are managed in large herds and on vast areas of land where walking distances for feed and water is necessary. It has been said that no other breed has impacted the North American beef industry so significantly as the introduction of Charolais. Canadian Charolais are highly compatible with the indigenous cow base and the cross is second to none. In Canada the Charolais crossbred calf receives a premium price at the auction market. For more information about the Charolais breed, go to the website of the Canadian Charolais Association: http://charolais. com
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Bull Galloway Sale Supp!
The Canadian Galloway Association represents three breeds: Galloways, Belted Galloways, and White Galloways. All three breeds come in black, dun, or red color. Galloways were imported into Canada in 1853, Belted Galloways were imported around 1950, and White Galloways were imported in 1966. A double coat of hair in the winter helps to reduce feed intake and therefore lower costs and helps produce flavourful meat, lean yet-well marbled without excessive
external fat. The breed is naturally polled and will eliminate horns from the next calf crop. Feeding tests at Olds College in Olds, Alberta over the last 21 years have shown that Galloway steers had excellent feed conversion rates and produced excellent carcasses. For more information about the Galloway breed, go to the website of the Canadian Galloway Association: http://www. galloway.ca
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Dusty Acre Blondes Home to the first Homozygous Polled in Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATELY ON THE FARM This is the main sire for the 2016 bull calf crop, I have had 64 calves off him and 100% unassisted. His avg BW for bulls is 87lbs and AWW 619, avg BW for heifers is 85 and AWW 634. These calves do not have a creep feeders in front of them like most registered animals do. I am running my own bull test again this winter on the farm through the BIO Beef program. Since my calves are not born until March and April they will be ready to go the beginning of May. They will be up to date on shots and all will be semen tested. The bulls are getting tested right now to see if they are homozygous polled.
WEST WIND ZEKE
CLIFFORD
DUSTY ACRE DAKOTA 341D
DUSTY ACRE DAMAR 125D
West Winds Zeke was also the sire to Clifford the Reserve Champion steer for the 2016 Groundbirch 4-H Multi Club
Born April 7, 2016 BW 99lbs He will be tested for homozygous polled His start of test weight 670lbs EPD’s ABC Acc CE -1.6 BW 2.6 WG 42 Milk 22 picture taken Sept. 5, 2016
Born April 17, 2016 BW 95lbs, He will be tested for homozygous polled Start of test weight 644lbs EPD’s ABC Acc CE 1.2 BW -.5 WG 50 Milk 20 picture taken Sept. 5, 2016
DUSTY ACRE DUNDEE 47D Born April 20, 2016 BW 98lbs He will be tested for homozygous polled Start of bull test 6941bs EPD’s ABC Acc CE 1.3 BW -.4 WG SO Milk 26 picture taken Sept. 5, 2016
All full blood and purebred bulls will be registered, semen tested and evaluated by a vet before leaving the farm.
Some tidbits you might not know about the Blonde cattle. They originated from France for a draft animal because of their muscling and their docile temperament. They are made up of three breeds Garonnais, the Quercy and the Blonde des Pyrenees. The Blonde d’Aquitaine was officially recognized as a breed in 1963 and the first one came to Canada in 1971. The Blondes have very lean meat and will yield up to 73% of body weight. So less waste means more on your plate, less fat does not mean it’s lacking in taste it just simply means your eating healthier. The Blondes have came a long way since they were first introduced to Canada. There was never such a thing as a Homozygous Polled Blonde.
West Wind Blondes were the first in Canada to produce one and they have sold embryos and semen all over the world. Now we have our own homozygous polled Dusty Acre Brass semen on two farms in Australia. We have purchased a good number of females and bulls from West Winds. There are some Australians that is crossing their Blonde bulls with black cows and the market is very strong on them. Myself I like to run my blonde bulls with Red Augus and Hereford cows. I bought a Simmental bull last year so I can’t wait to see how he crosses with a blonde cow. I calved out 130 cows last year and helped three. One calf was upside down and the other calf his nose was coming out the same time as his feet, the other one was a bred heifer I bought and the one leg was back a bit and I grabbed it with my hand and as soon as it was in place she had the calf on her own. This calf was 104lbs. I had 31 heifers off my own calve and did not touch one of them. I only had two calves over 100lbs and they were 150lbs and 108lbs. No c-sections and no horns means more money in the bank.
“If horns aren’t your thing... try a Homozygous full blood bull.” 10 Minutes North of Dawson Creek Shellie Wolfe 250-782-8565 cell: 250-784-4628 | dustyacreblondes@outlook.com website:www.dustyacreblondes.com
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Bull Gelbvieh Sale Supp!
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
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Patrick Friedel
Leonard Friedel
Fax:780.835.2164 email: ringcreekangus@gmail.com
Bruce Friedel & Brock Friedel
780.835.4338
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780.201.7475
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SUPER WEDNESDAY
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JAC 23D BW: 82 Adj WW: 671 Hotline has proved to be real valuable in our operation. Born easy, making calving out heifers a dream. Also producing great uddered daughters, with lots of substance and hair to stand up to our northern winters.
JAC 39D BW: 99 Adj WW: 759 A red performance bull out of our new XO 0102X son.
JAC 95D BW: 96 Adj WW: 830 A black freight train that travels smooth and has some extra muscle in the right places. Basin Excitement Herd Sire first year calves in sale.
JNI 4D BW: 77 Adj WW: 713 An outcross calving ease bull from the States. Born easy with lots of style.
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JNI 29D BW: 94 Adj The replacement females from this sire wil come. Longevity and structural soundness
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Nick & Lorraine Van Gaalen • 780.831.8421 vgaalen@gpwins.ca
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NVG 3D BW: 77 Adj WW: 685 Top 5% of the breed for b.w. and calving ease and still a lot of style. The first calf crop from Haymaker the new calving ease sire at Fineline.
NVG 7D BW: 72 Adj WW: 706 The sire was purchased to raise calving ease sons just like this one. Bulls like this will make calving your heifer pen a breeze.
JNI 39D BW: 110 Adj WW: 821 A bull that packs a little extra punch. Out of a great cow family that will also produce steers that push down on the scale.
NVG 26D BW: 80 Adj WW: 723 A very correct and sound calving ease bull with above average growth
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Steve & Chris Aylward • 250.784.5136 gsaylward@gmail.com
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Sired by MRL RED WHISKEY
MMWK AMBASSADOR 89D
Breeder bull quality sired by CAPTAIN MORGAN. Dam is a direct daughter of HC POWERDRIVE
dlivestock.com
sale online
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FIELD, AB – T0M 0S0 3.946.4999 HARDLIVESTOCK.COM
MMWK 256D
Sired by MRL RED WHISKEY. Big Performance bull.
MMWK 368C
2-year-old Fullblood. Calving ease bull sired by CROSSROAD RADIUM
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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Bull Hereford Sale Supp!
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 conjunc-
tion 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 in-
cludes 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/
North Point Angus Annual Bull Sale Sat, April 8, 2017 • 1:00 P.M. (BC Time) • Vold Jones & Vold, Dawson Creek, BC 30+ Yearling & Two-Year-Old Red and Black Angus Bulls
Bloodlines include: Eliminator, Iron Mountain, Rito, Kodiak, Night Hawk, Fully Loaded & Young Dale Achilles
View catalogue online at cattlemanagement.ca or vjvauction.com
Mark & Ginger Zahacy Box 2139, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 (H) 780.523.5356 • (C) 780.523.1356 zahacy@telus.net Rob Holowaychuk 780.916.2628 Vold Jones & Vold, DC Donny Fessler 250.782.3766
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PRO-CHAR CHAROLAIS & GUESTS 6TH ANNUAL
BULL SALE
Sunday, February 26, 2017 • 1:30 p.m. • At the Farm, Glenevis, AB PROK-57D
PROK-94D
HRJ 660D
TSF 21D
PROK-10D
PROK-49D
TSF 4D
HRJ 647D
Offering: 60 4 15
Yearlings Two year olds Simmental yearlings
David, Kristina, Kendall & Marshall Prokuda Box 275, Glenevis, AB T0E 0X0 R0011362932
780-932-1654
E: prochar@xplornet.ca
GUEST CONSIGNORS: • JOHNSON CHAROLAIS 784-674-5957 • TRIANGLE STOCK FARM 780-968-2354 Contact us for a catalogue or view the catalogue and bull videos online at www.prochar.ca 266603 R0011362932 AHN D UD10 V1
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Bull Hays Converter Sale Supp!
Hays Converter is the first beef breed developed by a Canadian livestock producer which was recognized as a pure breed and registered under provisions of the Animal Pedigree Act in Canada. Since its conception, the Hays Converter has produced superior animals with selection based solely on performance. Hays Converters are larger, well-fleshed and long-bodied. Strong legs and good feet add hardiness and longevity. Particularly noticeable are the excellent udders of the cows. Mature females weigh between 1250-1450 pounds and mature bulls
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 the website of the Canadian Hays Converter Association: http://www.clrc.ca/haysconverter.shtml
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24 BULLS GOING TO THE
44th Annual Dawson Creek All Breeds Bull Sale
Saturday, March 25, 2017 – VJV, Dawson Creek, BC THANK YOU LAST YEAR BUYERS Joe Kocsis - 2 Bulls Tim Bruun Abram Giesbrecht Barry Berg Bill & Terry Clay Glen Fells Darcy Kuriga
Herefords Charolais Simmentals
THANK YOU LAST YEAR BUYERS Art Gervais Tom Shaw Kelly Unruh Penalty Ranch Corinne Bolch Harvey & Wendy Bahm
• SIMMENTALS - 6 RED YEARLINGS 1 BLACK TWO YEAR OLD • HEREFORDS - 4 TWO YEAR OLDS AND 7 YEARLINGS • CHAROLAIS - ALL RED FACTOR , 5 TWO YEAR OLDS - 1 YEARLING Like us on facebook, see videos of the bulls on facebook. Complete catalogue on line on VJV website and also on facebook. Briar Ridge Stock Farm, Box 6, Bay Tree, AB T0H 0A0
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Randy & Chris Haddow – 250.784.7012 brhr78@gmail.com Chad, Gene, Addison, Leah & Wyatt Haddow – 250.784.3924
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SIMMENTAL • CHAROLAIS • ANGUS • HEREFORD • GELBVIEH
DAWSON CREEK g n i d d i ALL BREED LL B t e n Inter vailable A
catalogue online on VJV website
Bull Sale
Saturday, March 25, 2017 VJV Auction Co. Dawson Creek SHOWTIME ~ 10:00AM • SALE TIME ~ 1:00PM
Simmental and Charolais 7 SIMMENTAL BULLS • 6 CHAROLAIS BULLS
BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM - Baytree, AB Randy & Chris Haddow 250.784.7012 Chad & Gen Haddow & Family 250.784.3924 (Simmental, Charolais, Hereford Consignments)
Angus
21 ANGUS BULLS GEMVALE STOCK FARM - Dawson Creek, BC Don & Sheri Murphy 250.759.4717 RAFTER SJ ANGUS - Montney, BC Jack & Shannon Trask 250.827.3364 KJOS BLACK ANGUS Delano Kjos, Fort St. John. 403.804.1107 RIO GRAN DE AN GUS Clint & Anna Collins Beaverlodge, AB 780.814.3875
Hereford
24+ 2 yr old bulls in this sale! It’s the BIGGEST selection of 2 yr old bulls offered for sale in the Peace River Country
21 HEREFORD BULLS BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM - Bay Tree, AB Randy & Chris Haddow 250.784.7012 Chad & Gene Haddow & Family 250.784.3924 (Simmental, Charolais, Hereford Consignments) REBER’S POLLED HEREFORDS - Woking, AB Gerald & Sandy Reber 780.774.2161 Serena & Kasey Reber 780.518.2643 5 STAR HEREFORDS - Cecil Lake, BC Cody & Ashley Pugh & Family 250.794.8606
2 GELBVIEH BULLS Gelbvieh ADAMSGREEN GELBVIEH - High Prairie, AB David & Janice Adams 780.536.0159
5 BREEDS - 57 PUREBRED BULLS ON OFFER ALL BULLS SELECTED FOR THEIR CONSISTENT ECONOMIC TRAITS AND PERFORMANCE
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Bull Limousin Sale Supp!
, 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.
it, 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/
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 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-prof-
CONSIGNING 26 YEARLING & 5 TWO-YEAR-OLD SIMMENTAL BULLS TO THE PEACE COUNTRY SUPREME BULL SALE
1:00 PM – SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017 – VJV, BEAVERLODGE, AB
44D DALE & JUDY SMITH & SONS Farm: 780.524.2790
DALE: 780.558.9337
6D
68c VALLEYVIEW, AB drjs@iwantwireless.ca
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2D
POLLED BULLS • BODY DEPTH & THICKNESS • BALANCED FEEDING PROGRAM • STRONG POLLED PROGRAM
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Bull Lowline Sale Supp!
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
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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. 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
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Bull Maine Anjou Sale Supp!
The Maine-Anjou breed originated in France in the 19th century, taking their name from the Mayenne and Anjou river valleys in which they were developed. In France the breed has evolved as a dual-purpose breed, where the cows are selected for their milk production, and bull calves are fed for market. The traditional colouring is very dark red with white markings on the head, belly, rear legs and tail. White on other parts of the body is also common. The first Maine-Anjou arrived in Canada in 1969 and later through artificial insemination the breed entered the United States. In 1970, the Canadian Maine-Anjou Association was formed. Over the past 35 years in Canada, selective breeding has: reduced the frame size of both fullbloods & purebreds, drastically reduced birthweights, tightened up the front end, thickened up the back end, developed a polled feature in both fullbloods & purebreds and developed multiple colours due to the recessive fullblood colour gene, resulting in the traditional red & white (fullblood) colouring, solid black, solid red and other colour patterns. Advantages to breeding 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. Crossed with white-faced cattle, the Maine influence produces dark pigmentation around the eyes. This reduces the occurrence of cancer eye and pink eye. The recessive red gene can be utilized to maintain your preferred colour pattern. Maine’s’ performance at tests and in shows has repeatedly shown that Maine-Anjou genetics can be advantageous to any herd!
For more information about the Maine Anjou breed, go to the website of the Canadian Maine Anjou Association: http:// www.maine-anjou.ca
Ranch-Raised 2-Year-Old Black Angus Bulls For Sale by Private Treaty Beginning February 20th, 2017 A special thank you to our 2016 Bull Buyers:
Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk & Family High Prairie, Alberta
(Home) 780.523.5077 • (Cell) 780.507-5077 (Email) freeman.iwasiuk5@hotmail.com
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* Alder Ridge Ranching (3) * Blackhurst Ranch (4) Durwood Hodgson (4) Jim Muzychyn (2) * Kevin & Ashley Meneice * Tom Kasinec Tom & Bernadine Morgan * Leslie & Larry Smith * Leitch Livestock Pete Friesen Vern & Shirley Strid Philip Beaudon Craig & Laura Jarvis (* Denotes Repeat Buyer)
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BW
WW
YW
MILK
TM
SC
CE
MCE
YG
REA
CW
MARB
FAT
STAY
HPG
+1.3
+66
+96
+22
+55
-
+2.3
+4.3
+0.02
+0.03
+29
+0.20
-0.035
+11
+9
EPD Percentile
46
34
35
25
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-
29
25
9
4
30
5
6
6
P
Avg Red EPD for all calves born in 2016
-0.4
+53
+78
+17
+44
n/a
+3.4
+4.0
-0.01
+0.05
+16
+0.29
-0.013
+10
+10
RED YCR BARACK 1420B
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Bull Sale Supp! Salers Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic Committed to friendly, quality care
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Small Animal: 250-782-5616 Large Animal: 250-782-1080 238-116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 3C8 Across from the Fair Grounds
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Salers are considered to be one of the oldest European breeds, whose roots can be traced to 16,500-yearold 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 rebreed 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 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
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28th Annual Peace Country Limousin Bull Sale Tuesday April 4th, 2017 - 1:00 PM
BC TIME
www.PeaceCountryLimousin.com @ VJV Auction Co. Dawson Creek, B.C.
The ONLY Limousin Bull Sale in the Peace Country! Approximately 35 Bulls on Offer ALL SUCCESSFUL BUYERS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAW FOR A LARGE CASH PRIZE FROM THE ALBERTA LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION.
THE NATURAL GENETIC ADVANTAGE FOR YIELD
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 • C: (250) 793-2384 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 • C: (250) 991-6654 swaany@quesnelbc.com
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Come Early - Complimentary Lunch for Registered Bidders
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Bull Sale Supp!
Shorthorn 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 car-
cass with consistent superior marbling, the carcass traits of the Shorthorn breed have become more popular. Feedlot tests reveal that Shorthorn influenced cattle reach the optimum carcass weight at an earlier age with a higher percentage of AA+ marbling. While exotic breeds will claim more muscling and larger rib eyes they cannot compete with the consistent, well marbled, high yielding Shorthorn carcasses. Today’s Canadian Shorthorns continue to prove that they play a very important role in the future of the beef industry. While many breeds portray themselves as being balanced and versatile, none of them compare to the ability of Shorthorn genetics to adapt and improve in a variety of crossbreeding situations. For more information about the Shorthorn breed, go to the website of the Canadian Shorthorn Association: http://www. canadianshorthorn.com
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Bull Simmental Sale Supp!
Since the first importations to Canada, Simmental has grown in popularity and has become one of the nation’s most influential breeds. Outstanding growth and performance, combined with unbeatable milk and mothering abilities has resulted in the superior Canadian Simmental beef animal of today. The Simmental female is recognized globally as one of the best mother cows in the commercial cattle industry. Cattlemen have found them to be profitable, docile animals that possess superior carcass characteristics. These attributes have positioned Simmental as the breed of choice in cross-breeding programs with all other cattle breeds. The unparalleled success of Canadian Simmentals has resulted in them being exported to many countries around the world. The Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) is the national organization focused on the development of the breed and its distinctive strengths and is continually working to deliver services that enhance the breed’s performance and marketability. Through the CSA’s performance and “Total Herd” data recording programs, breeders benefit from having accurate, complete and up-to-date records that can be used to identify cattle within a herd and within the breed that excel in specific traits. These records also enable the CSA to continue to develop programs that assist cattlemen in identifying and selecting cattle that excel for various economically important traits; ultimately strengthening the breed and creating a superior animal. Our programs lead the industry in the development of tools that support and promote the advancement of not only the Simmental breed but also the future needs of the beef industry. The selection and breeding programs implemented by Simmental breeders and the CSA, along with the superior genetic attributes of Simmental cattle, have all contributed to the present-day success of the breed. For more information about the Simmental breed, go to the website of the Canadian Simmental Association: http://www. simmental.com
VOSS FAMILY SALERS Long Yearling Salers Bulls for Sale on the Farm by Private Treaty • Bulls with 50 – 90lb Birth Weights • All Workable with Heifers • Calving Ease & Performance • Bulls Fed Only on Grass, Hay or Silage • Vaccinated with Vista/8 Way Final Bidding Day & Open House - Saturday, March 4, 2017
Your Peace Country Connection for Quality Salers Cattle R0011368711
Randy & Lesli Voss Box 473, Hythe, AB
780.356.3361 780.814.1534
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Bull Speckle Park Sale Supp!
The Speckle Park breed is a Canadian creation. Speckle Park were created and developed in two western Canadian provinc-
es – 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
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY Consigning 4 Yearling Bulls to the Dawson Creek
All Breed Bull Sale on Saturday March 25, 2017
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Bulls for Sale on the Farm; From Herd Bulls and AI Sires Junior Herd Bull: RED GOAD CASH OUT 127’ 16 (RED TER-RON BAZINGA 13B X RED GOAD K C LASS 107’10) Senior Herd Bulls: RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 3240A (RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 8081U xRED CROWFOOT MISS STRETCH 8173U) RED YY EXPEDITOR 3X (RED YY EXPLORER 825U x RED HF TIBBIE 203U)
Jack & Shannon Trask sjtrask@pris.ca (250) 827-3364 • Cell (250) 263-4904
We are half an hour north of Fort St. John
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Bull The Seedstock 100 list for 2017 Sale Supp! Never judge your neighbor’s kids or cattle if you want to avoid controversy. This time-proven wisdom also applies to building a list of the nation’s top 100 beef cattle seedstock suppliers. Yet BEEF takes on this annual challenge for a number of reasons, which include monitoring the level of seedstock concentration and the relative market engagement of seedstock suppliers. It’s also meant to recognize the contribution of seedstock producers who make all or a substantial portion of their cattle income from the seedstock business. BEEF’s Seedstock 100 list is based on the number of bulls marketed last year, not the number of cattle registered annually or the number of cows listed in inventories with a breed association or other genetic organization. The volume of product offered is never equivalent to product quality. In the seedstock business, though, it typically speaks to a host of supplier attributes associated with customer satisfaction over the long haul, such as specialization, industry knowledge and commitment, adaptability and the wherewithal to earn repeat business. The BEEF Seedstock 100 list makes no claim to be a proxy for the seedstock industry as a whole. And just because an operation isn’t listed doesn’t mean its genetics are any less important and useful to cow-calf producers. If you study the
list, though, compare it with recent years, you can see some overall industry trends. For instance, there is the overall growth in bull numbers as the nation’s cowherd expanded, including recovery from drought in the Southern Plains. This year’s list of 102 operations represents seedstock suppliers marketing at least 205 bulls last year for a total of 54,699 bulls. That’s 4.8% more bulls than last year and 23% more than two years ago. You can also see the ongoing preponderance of commercial focus on utilizing Angus, Red Angus and their composite Year-to-year, there appears to be increased focus on hybrids and composites. Consider that Sim-Angus emerges as one of the top five genetic offerings with 12% of operations citing them. That’s just ahead of Charolais at 11%, and behind Angus (74%), Red Angus (20%) and Hereford (16%). The beef business is changing and as it does, its genetics suppliers are changing too. The BEEF Seedstock 100 list is your sourcebook and your history book for this highly important sector of the beef business. Check out the list at: http://www.beefmagazine.com/seedstock/2017-beefseedstock-100?full=1
LAZY S CHAROLAIS Annual Bull Sale Thursday, March 16, 2017 1:00 P.M. • VJV, Beaverlodge, AB +50 Red & White Yearling Bulls
Guest Consignors: Eight Way Charolais, Cecil Lake, B.C. • 9 Two-Year-Old Charolais Bulls on Offer •
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Buying a new herd bull? Four steps for you first The Beef Magazine Bull purchases represent a significant investment in a beef herd. Whether that investment results in a “nest egg” or a “goose egg” depends highly on a bull buyer’s preparation. Let’s discuss some basics. Step 1: Don’t buy a new disease. While I’ve never had a producer intentionally bring a new cattle disease onto the premises, in reality this is how most new diseases enter a herd. Be sure the bull is a virgin or is tested for trichomoniasis if you live in a “trich” area. Bear in mind that trich is a devastating disease that is spreading into areas where it once was either absent or rare. What about Johne’s disease, persistent infection with bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) and campylobacter? Ask the supplier if he’s ever had a positive diagnosis and, most importantly, get permission for your herd health veterinarian to call the seller’s veterinarian to discuss the health of the seller’s herd. Be sure to ask specific questions about diseases you want to avoid buying. If the seller doesn’t allow this communication, I’d look elsewhere for genetics. Bull purchases represent a significant investment in a beef herd. Whether that investment results in a “nest egg” or a “goose egg” depends highly on a bull buyer’s preparation. Let’s discuss some basics. Step 1: Don’t buy a new disease. While I’ve never had a producer intentionally bring a new cattle disease onto the premises, in reality this is how most new diseases enter a herd. Be sure the bull is a virgin or is tested for trichomoniasis if you live in a “trich” area. Bear in mind that trich is a devastating disease that is spreading into areas where it once was either absent or rare. What about Johne’s disease, persistent infection with bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) and campylobacter? Ask the supplier if he’s ever had a positive diagnosis and, most importantly, get permission for your herd health veterinarian to call the seller’s veterinarian to discuss the health of the seller’s herd. Be sure to ask specific questions about diseases you want to avoid buying. If the seller doesn’t allow this communication, I’d
look elsewhere for genetics. Step 2: Buy genetics that fit your herd goals. If you’re using bulls on virgin heifers, calving ease is a high priority. Using across-breed EPDs (Angus base), select a bull below +1 for BW EPD for a high likelihood of unassisted calvings. For bulls to be used on cows, you should buy a bull with growth, maternal and carcass traits that fit your goals. I see many producers still looking primarily at calving ease when selecting a bull for cows. This is counterproductive as you’re likely limiting the growth of the calves and decreasing pounds sold. As a general rule, low-birthweight EPD bulls tend to be lower in weaning and yearling EPD. Buy a bull for cows that will improve hybrid vigor (which improves health), growth and carcass. We all want cattle that will thrive in their given environment; a calf with poor vigor at birth starts life with a huge black mark. Calves should be born quickly and stand to nurse on their own within 30 minutes. Anything less isn’t acceptable, and such calves have a greater chance of morbidity, which can be a tremendous labor issue. Ask about calf vigor before you buy. Step 3: Quarantine for 30 days. Every farm or ranch has pathogen exposure and most animals never show clinical signs of sickness. Their immune system fights off the disease and you never even know they were exposed. However, take that “normal” animal, stress him, and put him right in with your cows with their normal pathogen load and the new bull gets sick. Thus, 30 days of quarantine is a small price to pay for improved health. Your herd health veterinarian will likely recommend a vaccination and parasite-control protocol during quarantine based on the bull’s health history and diseases common in your locale. Call your herd health veterinarian to get advice on these preventive health procedures. Step 4: Breeding Soundness Examination (BSE). If you’re purchasing bulls, they should have all passed a BSE before sale day. If you have other bulls in your battery, they all need to be tested before turn-out.
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All Animals Born in 2014
All Dams
All Sires
Fall 2015 Salers Canada Genetic Evaluation BW
WW
YW
MILK
MV
SS
Mean
2.2
30.2
57.0
20.9
36.1
0.1
Num
5,138
5,114
5,097
5,129
5,101
4,814
High
-3.9
75.1
126.3
41.6
61.0
1.7
1%
-1.5
54.5
97.4
32.7
51.2
0.7
2%
-1.0
49.6
91.2
31.0
49.3
0.6
3%
-0.7
47.8
86.4
30.1
48.0
0.5
4%
-0.5
45.7
83.2
29.3
46.9
0.5
5%
-0.3
44.2
81.1
28.8
46.2
0.4
10%
0.4
40.5
74.8
26.9
43.9
0.3
15%
0.7
38.2
70.5
25.6
42.2
0.2
20%
1.0
36.4
67.3
24.7
41.0
0.2
25%
1.2
35.0
65.1
23.9
40.0
0.1
30%
1.4
33.7
62.9
23.2
39.0
0.1
35%
1.6
32.5
61.0
22.6
38.2
0.0
40%
1.8
31.4
59.2
22.1
37.3
0.0
45%
1.9
30.4
57.0
21.6
36.7
-0.1
50%
2.1
29.5
55.4
21.1
36.0
-0.1
BW
WW
YW
MILK
MV
SS
Mean
1.9
28.7
55.0
19.6
33.9
0.1
Num
25,553
25,467
25,432
25,511
25,444
24,545
High
-4.2
77.6
134.3
45.8
69.1
1.3
1%
-1.1
50.2
88.9
31.3
51.4
0.5
2%
-0.7
45.9
83.3
29.8
49.0
0.4
3%
-0.5
43.9
80.0
28.9
47.3
0.4
4%
-0.3
42.5
77.4
28.2
46.0
0.3
5%
-0.1
41.4
75.7
27.6
45.1
0.3
10%
0.3
37.8
69.9
25.7
42.3
0.2
15%
0.6
35.6
66.3
24.5
40.6
0.2
20%
0.8
34.1
63.8
23.5
39.3
0.1
25%
1.0
32.8
61.7
22.7
38.2
0.1
30%
1.2
31.7
60.0
22.1
37.2
0.0
35%
1.3
30.7
58.4
21.5
36.3
0.0
40%
1.5
29.8
56.9
20.8
35.5
-0.1
45%
1.6
28.9
55.4
20.2
34.7
-0.1
50%
1.8
28.1
54.0
19.6
33.8
-0.2
BW
WW
YW
MILK
MV
SS
BW
WW
YW
MILK
MV
SS
0.1
Mean
2.2
37.5
70.1
20.9
39.8
0.3
Num
607
607
607
592
592
553
High
-2.2
64.0
112.4
31.1
56.3
0.6
1%
-1.1
62.4
107.4
28.9
55.3
0.5
2%
-1.0
59.0
103.3
27.7
53.4
0.5
3%
-0.7
56.3
98.5
26.8
52.3
0.5
4%
-0.5
55.3
96.4
26.2
51.5
0.5
5%
-0.4
54.3
95.2
25.7
50.5
0.4
10%
0.1
49.7
89.1
24.7
48.0
0.3
15%
0.5
47.4
84.2
23.9
46.0
0.3
20%
0.7
45.0
80.6
23.3
44.8
0.3
25%
1.0
42.8
77.5
22.7
43.7
0.2
30%
1.2
41.2
75.2
22.2
42.5
0.2
35%
1.5
39.9
74.2
21.8
41.6
0.1
40%
1.8
38.8
72.2
21.5
40.7
0.1
45%
2.0
38.0
70.5
21.1
40.0
0.0
50%
2.1
36.7
69.2
20.7
39.4
0.0
Salers Association of Canada (January 26, 2017) http://salerscanada.com/the-performance/sire-summary/
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Desc
BW
WW
YW
MILK
TM
CE
CWT
REA
FAT
LY
MARB
Avg
1.3
43.4
83.0
21.2
42.9
70.5
17.5
0.41
0.40
0.72
0.16
Min
- 10.1
13.9
28.3
3.6
22.9
0.0
- 7.6
- 0.17
- 1.69
- 1.54
- 2.22
Max
12.1
74.8
137.5
36.3
61.4
100.0
47.4
1.21
3.47
2.75
2.88
SD
2.26
7.43
13.50
3.92
4.83
22.30
6.14
0.130
0.492
0.402
0.486
Top 5%
- 2.5
55.8
105.6
27.7
51.1
97.9
27.4
0.63
- 0.47
1.44
1.00
Top 10%
- 1.5
53.0
100.5
26.3
49.2
95.9
25.4
0.57
- 0.19
1.21
0.78
Top 15%
- 0.9
51.0
97.1
25.3
48.0
93.8
23.4
0.53
- 0.04
1.09
0.64
Top 20%
- 0.4
49.5
94.4
24.5
47.0
91.5
22.4
0.51
0.06
1.00
0.54
Top 25%
0.0
48.2
92.0
23.9
46.1
88.7
21.4
0.49
0.14
0.94
0.45
Top 30%
0.3
47.1
90.0
23.3
45.4
86.7
20.4
0.47
0.19
0.88
0.38
Top 35%
0.6
46.1
88.1
22.7
44.7
83.7
19.4
0.45
0.26
0.83
0.31
Top 40%
0.9
45.1
86.2
22.2
44.1
80.8
19.4
0.44
0.32
0.79
0.25
Top 45%
1.2
44.1
84.5
21.7
43.4
78.2
18.4
0.42
0.37
0.75
0.19
Top 50%
1.5
43.2
82.7
21.2
42.8
74.9
17.4
0.41
0.42
0.71
0.13
Top 55%
1.7
42.3
81.1
20.7
42.2
72.2
16.4
0.40
0.47
0.66
0.07
Growth and Maternal
Intake and Carcass
Index Values
CED
BW
WW
YW
MK
TM
CEM
HP
PG30
ST
DMI
YG
CW
RE
MB
FT
ADG
RFI
$Cow
FPI
EPI
Number
2075
2075
2075
2075
2075
2075
2075
2075
2075
2075
560
2075
2075
2075
2075
2075
560
560
1093
2074
1093
High
23
10.5
128
178
55
103
18
21
8
22
1.206
0.08
80
1.36
0.78
0.05
0.182
0.293
159.30
95.33
251.09
Avg
9
1.3
70
96
30
65
6
4
1
7
- 0.003
- 0.33
28
0.47
- 0.38
- 0.05
- 0.46
- 0.011
65.16
60.06
86.04
Low
- 12
- 7.9
6
17
-4
30
- 13
- 12
-6
-8
- 0.762
- 0.86
- 26
- 0.22
- 1.33
- 0.15
- 0.228
- 0.494
- 41.96
24.05
- 57.65
Top 1%
19
- 4.2
102
146
48
90
15
13
5
18
- 0.536
- 0.67
62
0.99
0.15
- 0.11
0.098
- 0.341
137.07
80.44
170.77
Top 2%
18
- 3.5
99
141
45
86
13
11
4
16
- 0.406
- 0.63
57
0.91
0.07
- 0.11
0.077
- 0.242
127.00
77.90
152.59
Top 3%
17
- 3.0
98
138
44
85
13
11
4
16
- 0.328
- 0.60
55
0.86
0.04
- 0.10
0.055
- 0.201
122.60
75.96
148.75
Top 4%
16
- 2.6
95
135
43
84
13
10
4
15
- 0.284
- 0.58
54
0.82
0.01
- 0.10
0.045
- 0.178
119.38
74.86
145.47
Top 5%
16
- 2.2
94
132
42
82
12
10
4
15
- 0.228
- 0.56
52
0.79
0.00
- 0.10
0.042
- 0.144
115.74
74.07
141.40
Top 10%
14
- 1.3
88
123
39
78
11
8
3
13
- 0.092
- 0.50
46
0.71
- 0.06
- 0.09
0.017
- 0.086
103.02
71.29
132.51
Top 15%
13
- 0.7
85
118
38
76
10
8
3
12
- 0.067
- 0.47
42
0.66
- 0.11
- 0.08
0.002
- 0.061
92.77
69.08
125.71
Top 20%
12
- 0.3
81
113
36
74
9
7
2
11
- 0.051
- 0.44
39
0.62
- 0.13
- 0.08
- 0.008
- 0.042
86.78
67.44
120.04
Top 25%
12
0.1
79
109
35
71
8
6
2
10
- 0.037
- 0.42
37
0.58
- 0.17
- 0.08
- 0.018
- 0.028
82.05
66.12
114.95
Top 30%
11
0.4
76
106
34
70
8
6
2
9
- 0.028
- 0.39
35
0.56
- 0.19
- 0.07
- 0.024
- 0.020
77.70
64.91
110.89
Top 35%
11
0.7
74
103
33
68
8
5
1
9
- 0.019
- 0.37
33
0.53
- 0.22
- 0.07
- 0.029
- 0.013
74.27
63.83
105.80
Top 40%
10
0.9
72
101
32
67
7
5
1
8
- 0.013
- 0.35
31
0.50
- 0.24
- 0.07
- 0.035
- 0.007
70.83
62.74
101.19
Top 45%
10
1.1
71
98
31
66
7
4
1
8
- 0.006
- 0.33
29
0.48
- 0.27
- 0.06
- 0.041
- 0.004
67.47
61.80
95.17
Top 50%
9
1.4
69
95
30
64
6
4
1
7
- 0.002
- 0.31
28
0.46
- 0.29
- 0.06
- 0.047
- 0.002
64.28
60.56
90.48
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PCTL Avg Min Max SD 1% 2% 3%
HCE 6.3 - 12.1 22.6 3.84 16.0 14.8 14.0
CCE 1.5 - 4.2 4.0 0.85 3.3 3.2 3.0
BW 3.4 - 7.8 14.7 2.10 - 2.1 - 1.4 - 0.9
WW 65.6 23.3 115.1 8.56 85.5 83.1 81.6
YW 95.0 19.9 168.6 14.41 128.5 124.3 121.9
MCE 8.3 - 10.1 19.3 3.34 15.2 14.6 14.1
MILK 22.8 5.2 41.1 4.39 33.5 32.3 31.4
MWW 55.5 26.5 82.3 5.49 68.9 67.1 66.1
STAY 10.9 - 1.7 20.1 2.71 16.4 15.8 15.4
CWT 31.3 - 17.7 80.7 10.54 55.6 52.6 50.8
REA - 0.27 - 0.92 0.08 0.088 - 0.09 - 0.11 - 0.13
FAT - 0.059 - 0.237 0.050 0.0212 - 0.144 - 0.131 - 0.096
MARB 0.68 - 0.03 1.48 0.157 1.08 1.03 1.00
4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Num
13.5 13.0 11.4 10.3 9.5 8.8 8.1 7.6 7.1 6.6 6.1 32482
3.0 2.9 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 32482
- 0.5 - 0.3 0.7 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.5 32482
80.5 79.5 76.3 74.2 72.6 71.2 69.9 68.8 67.8 66.7 65.7 32482
120.0 118.4 113.1 109.6 106.8 104.6 102.4 100.4 98.5 96.8 95.1 32482
13.8 13.5 12.5 11.7 11.1 10.6 10.2 9.7 9.3 8.9 8.4 32482
30.7 30.3 28.5 27.3 26.4 25.6 25.0 24.3 23.8 23.2 22.7 32482
65.2 64.5 62.4 61.1 60.1 59.1 58.3 57.5 56.8 56.2 55.5 32482
15.1 14.9 14.1 13.6 13.2 12.8 12.4 12.1 11.8 11.5 11.2 31632
49.4 48.2 44.3 41.8 39.9 38.2 36.8 35.4 34.0 32.7 31.5 32482
- 0.14 - 0.15 - 0.17 - 0.19 - 0.20 - 0.22 - 0.23 - 0.24 - 0.25 - 0.25 - 0.26 32482
- 0.087 - 0.082 - 0.074 - 0.070 - 0.067 - 0.065 - 0.063 - 0.062 - 0.060 - 0.059 - 0.058 32482
0.97 0.96 0.89 0.84 0.81 0.78 0.76 0.74 0.72 0.70 0.68 32482
PCTL Avg Min Max SD 1% 2% 3%
HCE 3.7 - 11.8 20.8 3.61 13.1 11.8 11.0
CCE 0.9 - 4.0 3.8 0.89 2.9 2.7 2.3
BW 5.0 - 5.8 13.1 1.92 - 0.1 0.7 1.2
WW 66.0 25.0 107.1 8.24 85.0 82.5 81.3
YW 91.4 22.7 157.0 14.10 124.2 120.0 117.8
MCE 5.5 - 12.3 19.1 3.72 13.9 12.9 12.3
MILK 31.0 16.4 44.7 3.56 38.6 37.8 37.3
MWW 63.9 43.3 88.0 4.69 75.1 73.6 72.6
STAY 9.0 - 3.4 18.2 2.58 14.5 13.9 13.6
CWT 31.3 - 14.3 74.1 10.26 55.2 52.0 50.3
REA - 0.20 - 0.45 0.05 0.069 - 0.04 - 0.06 - 0.07
FAT - 0.063 - 0.149 - 0.009 0.0121 - 0.099 - 0.091 - 0.086
MARB 0.45 - 0.07 0.93 0.112 0.73 0.69 0.67
4% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Num
10.5 10.0 8.4 7.3 6.5 5.8 5.3 4.7 4.3 3.8 3.4 8905
2.5 2.4 2.1 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 8905
1.6 1.8 2.6 3.2 3.6 3.9 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 8905
80.4 79.5 76.6 74.5 72.9 71.5 70.2 69.1 68.0 67.0 66.0 8905
115.8 114.4 109.4 105.9 103.2 100.8 98.6 96.7 94.9 92.9 91.2 8905
11.8 11.4 10.1 9.2 8.5 7.9 7.4 6.9 6.5 6.0 5.6 8905
37.0 36.7 35.5 34.7 34.0 33.4 32.9 32.4 32.0 31.6 31.2 8905
72.0 71.5 69.9 68.7 67.8 67.0 66.3 65.7 65.1 64.5 63.9 8905
13.3 13.1 13.2 11.6 11.2 10.8 10.4 10.1 9.8 9.4 9.1 8839
49.1 48.1 44.3 41.8 39.7 38.1 36.6 35.2 33.9 32.6 31.3 8905
- 0.09 - 0.09 - 0.12 - 0.13 - 0.15 - 0.16 - 0.17 - 0.18 - 0.19 - 0.20 - 0.20 8905
- 0.084 - 0.082 - 0.077 - 0.073 - 0.071 - 0.069 - 0.067 - 0.066 - 0.065 - 0.063 - 0.062 8905
0.65 0.64 0.59 0.57 0.54 0.52 0.50 0.49 0.48 0.46 0.45 8905
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C ttle Directory 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 (Joe) Meservy, LaGlace, AB ....780-512-3641
Battle River Black Angus
Ron Gordey, Manning, AB .........................................780-836-2584
Brandl Cattle Co.
Byron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB .............................780-954-2599
Classic Livestock
Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB.................780-523-5077
Eldon & Marilyn Cassity
Wembley, AB ..............................................................780-766-2887
Eight Way Charolais
Drschiwiski Family, Charlie Lake, BC .......................250-329-4816
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 ...................780-932-1654
Rosebud Ranches
Dan & Holly Schleppe, Progress, BC .........................250-786-5698
Spruce View Charolais
Cinder Angus
Andrew & Effie Lakusta, Andrew, AB........................780-365-2079
Clear River Red Angus
Phillipe & Rae Lusson, Clyde, AB .............................780-348-5683
Brad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB............780-674-5773 Lloyd, Donna & Mackay Ross, Cleardale, AB ...........800-667-2251
Cuthbertson Cattle Co.
Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB ..............780-837-8544
Dwajo Angus
Dwayne, Joanne & Jesse Emery, Camp Creek, AB ....780-674-4410
Fineline Red Angus
Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB ................780-568-3906
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
J Lazy A Ranch
Jarin & Amber Carter, Sexsmith, AB ..........................780-518-9652
Valanjou Charolais
GELBVIEHS Kiskatinaw Gelbvieh
Brian & Deanne Stratuliak, Rolla, B.C. ......................250-759-4143
Milne’s Gelbvieh
Harold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................780-835-2645
HEREFORDS
Rafter SJ Ranch
Jack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC .........................250-827-3364
Ring Creek Farms
Pat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB .................................780-835-4338
Rio Grande Angus
Clint & Anna Collins, Rio Grande, AB.......................780-354-3913
Roy Angus
Chris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ...................................780-835-0463
Sawmill Angus
Clarence & Darleen Budal, Hotchkiss, AB .................780-836-2788
Silver S Red Angus
Devin & Amber Stark, Bezanson, AB.........................780-876-6252
Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Eureka Hereford Farms
Friesen Hereford Farms
Gold Stock Hereford Farms Gurtler Farms
Garry Gurtler, North Star, AB .....................................780-836-2125
JoNomn Hereford Ranch
Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB............................780-348-5835
Little Acre Farms
David & Janet Kamelchuk, Athabasca, AB ................780-675-1227
Spruce Vale Blondes
Steve & Shirley Jackson, Westerose, AB ....................780-586-2800
Upper Cache & Kam Blondes
Ros, Karl & Ann Musgrove, Fort St. John, BC...........250-262-3278
Cuthbertson Cattle Co.
Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB ..............780-837-8544
Fallen Timber Farms
Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC .........................250-780-2141
Flatrock Valley Simmentals
Brad Geisbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC ................................250-781-3580
Eckbert & Christa Weitzel Georg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC .................250-263-8237 Roy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .......................780-512-4669
JayDawn Farms
Jason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB....................780-568-2647
KIN-KIN Cattle Co.
Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ....................780-786-4500
KRS Simmentals
K. Reanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC................................250-249-5332
KSL Simmentals
Keagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB ..............................780-518-6572
Montagneuse Simmentals
Joseph & Herman Giesbrecht, Fairview, AB ..............780-835-8359
Moonlite Farm
Ole, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB................780-356-2113
Reber’s Polled Herefords
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB ..............780-786-4373
Spring Mountain Stock Farm
James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC ......................250-630-2621
Philip Krahn, LaCrete, AB ..........................................780-821-9409 Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB ..........................780-774-2337 Hotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB ..............780-354-2074
LIMOUSIN Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin
Excel Ranches
Dave Rounds & Shellie Wolfe, Dawson Creek, BC.......250-784-4628
Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC......................................................250-784-3924
PHK Herefords
Wallin Stock Farm
Dusty Acre Blondes
Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............250-786-5048
Don, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB ..............780-353-2284
John McElroy, Charlie Lake, BC ................................250-785-6074
Dry Creek Ranch
BLONDE d’AQUITAINE
Briar Ridge Stock Farm
McElroy Polled Herefords
Spruce Lane Ranch
Jennifer Wallin, Woking, AB ......................................780-864-8556
Steve, Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Spirit River, AB......780-864-4259
Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB .......................780-835-3165
Brian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC .....................250-786-5232
Maynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB ....................780-568-4340 Andrew & Vivian Miller, Bonanza, AB ......................780-353-3355
Albrecht Farms
Hilltop Honey Ranch
Michael & Rebecca McCord, Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC .........................................250-772-5116
Smoky River Red Angus
SIMMENTALS
Hodges Simmentals
Charlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB .................780-354-3190
Mark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB ..................780-523-5356
Alvin & Deanna Johnson, Brownvale, AB .................780-597-3973
Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC......................................................250-784-3924
Mackenzie Red Angus
North Point Red Angus
Tamarack Shorthorns
Halfway River Simmentals
Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............250-786-5048
Lazy B Livestock
John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB........................780-354-2726
SHORTHORNS
Briar Ridge Stock Farm
Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB .................780-832-4068
Mountain Side Angus
Randy & Lesli Voss, Hythe, AB..................................780-356-3361
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB .................780-786-2181
Kjos Black Angus
Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie, Deadwood, AB ..............780-836-2049
Voss Family Salers
GRA-TAN Farm
Tom Basnett, Eureka River, AB ..................................780-685-2102
Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen, G.P., AB ................780-539-7128
Werner & Debbie Grundke, Alberta Beach, AB .........780-924-2464
Bill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC ............................250-843-7575
Raymond & Mona Chittick, Whitecourt, AB .............780-778-0150
Marty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ...................250-787-0970
Grundke Family Salers
Benwyn Herefords
Jones Land & Cattle
Mark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB .........................780-674-6377
SALERS
Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC ..................250-781-3617
Moose Creek Simmentals O Double E Simmentals Rachido Ranch
Rosefield Simmentals 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
Ron & Barb Miller, Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................780-349-2135
Wolfe Farms
Fouillard Limousin
AUCTION FACILITIES
Dan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB ............................780-789-4055
Hansen’s Limousin
Scott & Lesley Hansen, Evansburg, AB .....................780-727-4557
Hillview Farms
Raymond & Corine Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB ...780-938-2173
Lakeroad Limousin
Jim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB...................780-685-2141
Pinnacle View Limousin
Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB .......................................780-524-3939
Evergreen Park
Grande Prairie, AB – Crystal Lawrence......................780-357-2849
North Central Livestock Exchange
Clyde, AB – Garth Rogers, Mgr .................................780-348-5893
Teepee Creek Ag Events Centre
Teepee Creek, AB – Pam Badger ................................780-882-1497
Thorsby Stockyards Inc.
Thorsby, AB – Chance Martin, Owner .......................780-789-3915
Reed & Michelle Rigney, Westlock, AB .....................780-348-5308
Rob & Cheryl Swan, Quesnel, BC Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC .............................250-747-2618
Viking Auction Market
CHAROLAIS
LOWLINE
Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.
Bar B Charolais
Butterkup Farms & Pinnacle Lowlines
Willow Springs Stock Farm
George & Linda Bolin, Cecil Lake, BC ......................250-785-5325
Briar Ridge Stock Farm
Randy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC .............250-786-5048 Chad, Leah, Gene & Addison Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC......................................................250-784-3924
Viking, AB – Cliff Grinde, Mgr ..................................780-336-6333 Ponoka, AB – Craig Jacklin, Mgr ...............................403-783-1453
Andy & Melanie Guttner, Pink Mountain, BC ...........250-793-4742
Beaverlodge, AB – Shawn Gist, Mgr ..........................780-354-2423
RED POLL
Dawson Creek, BC – Donny Fessler, Mgr ..................780-782-3766
Shadow Creek Red Poll
Dean & Marsha Anderson, Fort St. John, BC .............250-827-3293
Rimbey, AB – Dean Edge, Mgr ..................................403-704-0280 Westlock, AB – Gary Jarvis, Mgr ...............................780-349-3153
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