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Alberta Seed Guide - 2024 Performance Variety Trials Data Available
(Saddle Hills County, January 15, 2025)
Results from the 2024 Performance Variety Trials are now available, helping producers gather information on cereal, oilseed, and pulse variety performance and the seeds best suited to their operation. It includes information on important agronomic characteristics and disease resistance information, assisting farmers in selecting field crop varieties best suited to their specific geographic or environmental area, as well as for different management practices.
The variety trials for each crop type are managed by different enti-
ties within Alberta and Western Canada and compiled by the Alberta Seed Guide.
Please note that the canola regional variety trials have been discontinued and the most recent data is from 2022. For information on each crop type, please click the links below, or visit seed.ab.ca/varietydata/ NH
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Alberta Canola Celebrates 35 Years and Announces Changes to the Board of Directors
At the 35th Annual General Meeting held on January 22, 2025, in Red Deer, Alberta Canola pro dly mar ed a significant milestone, celebrating years of progress, innovation, and s ccess in s pporting Alberta s canola farmers.
“Alberta Canola looks forward to another 35 years of leadership in the canola ind stry, contin ally adapting to new opport nities and challenges alongside its farmers,” said o tgoing chair oger hevra x.
ollowing the A , the oard elected Andre arpe of Valhalla Centre as Chair, with Charles Simoneau of y being re elected as ice hair. Andre also too a moment to than oger hevra x for his leadership and contrib tions d ring his ten re as hair. oger has been a steadfast leader of Alberta Canola, and his dedication has been cr cial in g iding the organization through many important moments in our history,” said arpe. n behalf of the oard and all of o r farmers, than oger for his service and m excited to contin e b ilding on the strong fo ndation he helped establish.”
ront ow eft to ight Alan ampton, a la aw, Andre arpe, hristi riesen, harles Simonea ac ow eft to ight oger hevra x, eff rost, Jeannette Andrashewski, Justin Nanninga, Cheryl estman, hristine c ee
The organi ation also gave recognition to ayne Schneider for his six years of dedicated service to canola growers in egion and across Alberta. tgoing hair oger hevra x remar ed, e extend o r heartfelt than s to ayne for his nwavering commitment. is insights and contrib tions have been inval able, and he will be greatly missed.”
There were no nominations that came forth at the A for a grower to replace Schneider in egion therefore, the Alberta Canola Board will appoint an eligible prod cer to represent growers in that region. NH
Alberta Canola, Red Deer, AB – January 23, 2025
Improved Residue Flow and Frame Strength Highlight New John Deere High-Speed Disk Series
Tillage solutions available in a variety of widths for all farm sizes
OLATHE, Kansas – January 14, 2025
John eere S anno nced today the release of a new line p of high speed dis s S , a d al season tool that will provide excellent field finish and resid e management and comes a tonomy ready from the factory. The new S line replaces the largest models from the series. Available in widths ranging from to , there is a dis si e that fits nearly any tractor and farm.
“The new John Deere high-speed disk series was designed with farmer input,” said ichael orter, ohn eere go to mar et manager for tillage e ipment. ield preparation is a critical part of the prod ction system and providing an opport nity for farmers to get the wor done in a minimal amo nt of time is critical d ring post harvest and pre planting time periods.”
IMPROVED RESIDUE FLOW AND FIELD FINISH
For farmers looking to manage residue after harvest or prepare the seedbed, the new high speed dis offers improved resid e ow, helping red ce pl gging in to gh tillage conditions s ch as high field moist re or high resid e sit ations. n the new model, an additional ” was added between the dis and the finishing bas et, providing better overall resid e ow.
y increasing the distance between dis s and bas et, we fo nd the tool had better resid e ow from previo s models, leading to even better field finish in high resid e conditions,” orter said. This allows the tools to be p lled p to mph, allowing more acres to be covered in less time in tight weather windows. That s a game changer.”
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PRECISION AG AND AUTONOMY READY
The high speed dis s will come a tonomy ready in base from the factory, helping farmers prepare for on farm a tonomy. The dis will come e ipped from the factory with a receiver mast, harnessing, lighting pac age and Tr Set . A c stomer will st have to add a niversal Star ire eceiver to hoo it to an a tonomo s tractor to implement a tonomo s tillage.
ith the a tonomy ready in base, we wor ed to overcome the barriers to a tonomo s operation,” orter said. roviding the tool a tonomy ready minimi es the hardware complexity so c stomers can get to a tonomo s wor faster.”
The release of the S is st one more in a line of a tonomo s ready tillage tools ohn eere introd ced in the last year. Additional a tonomo s ready tillage tools in the line p incl de the co lter chisel series , chisel plow, section field c ltivators and the T.
ENHANCED RELIABILITY
The new high speed dis series comes with increased frame strength and a three year frame warranty, providing improved reliability. an fact red with ” t bing helps red ce wing bo nce and improves the overall frame strength. The tool incl des d rable cast pivot b shings with a increased s rface area, which are bolted on and sealed to protect from debris, providing easier maintenance.
e heard from o r c stomers that by changing the pivot b shings to a bolt on format that it wo ld ma e it easier for them to maintain and repair the tool,” orter said. stomer inp t li e that is critical to ens ring we are meeting their needs and finding ways to help improve their ptime.”
WIDTHS FOR FARMERS OF ANY SIZE
The high speed dis series comes in a variety of widths, ranging from to . or farmers who face more narrow roads and need a tool for narrow transport, the high speed dis series offers the narrowest transport in the ind stry. o r options S , S , S and S fold p for a transport. or farmers loo ing to p ll a larger implement, the S , S and S fit
the bill. These tools are available for transport at the standard . isit a local ohn eere dealer or deere.com for information on the f ll line of ohn eere tillage e ipment. NH
DEVE LO PM E NTOF A PESTMANAGEMENTPLAN
A PPLIC AT IONNUMBER:F OR-N-PMP-2025-2030
Applicant: Ministr yofForests, RangeBranch 441Columbia Street,K amloops,B.C.,V2C2T3
Contact:
Email: invasive.plants@gov.bc.ca |Phonenumber :250219-3349
Membersofthepublicareinvited to commenton amulti-agenc yPest ManagementPlan(PMP) forNorthern B.C. Thepurposeoftheproposed PMPis to manageinvasiveplantsonprovincialpubliclandunderthe jurisdictionofthe Ministriesof Forests; TransportationandTransit; Water, Landand Resource StewardshipandEnvironmentand ParksinNorthern B.C. Theproposed PMPapplies to areaslocatedinthe RegionalDistricts of: Bulkley-Nechako,Fraser-For tGeorge,Kitimat-Stikine,North Coast (excludingHaidaGwaii), PeaceR iver,StikineandNorthernRockies RegionalMunicipalit y.
Thepestmanagementmethodsproposedforusewithinthearea to which the PMPappliesincludemechanicalandbiologicalcontrol,andtheuse ofherbicides.Theactive ingredientsandexamplesoftradenamesofthe herbicidesproposed foruseunderthisplaninclude:aminoc yclopyrachlor ( Truvist,NaviusVM);aminopyralid(Milestone,Restore II, Restore NXT, Clearviewand ReclaimII A);chlorsulfuron (Truvist);clopyralid(Lontrel XC ); dicamba(D yvel,Vanquish, Banvel);diflufenzopyr (O verdrive);flazasulfuron (LongRun);flumioxazinandpyroxasulfone (Torpedo);flurox ypyr(Starane, Pulsar);glyphosate (RoundupWeatherPro,Vantage Plus Max/VPMII, VantageXRT, Roundup TransorbHC);2,4-D(2,4-DAmine600,ReclaimII B,RestoreB,GrazonXC);halosulfuron(SandeaWG);imazapyr (Arsenal, Arsenal-Powerline,Habitat);indaziflam(EsplanadeSC);MCPA(DyVel); mecoprop-p(D yvelDSp);metsulfuron-methyl(Escor t, Clearview, Reclaim A,NaviusVM);picloram (Tordon22K ,GrazonXC, Tordon101);propyzamide (Kerb SC);florpyrauxifen-benzyl(Rinskor, MilestoneNXT, RestoreNXT ); rimsulfuron(Prism);andtriclopyr (Garlon RTU, GarlonXRT, Triclopyr480). Herbicideswillbeappliedusingselectiveapplicationmethods suchaswick/wipe -on,steminjection, groundvehiclemounted sprayersandbackpackorhandheldsprayers.Aerialapplicationisnot permittedunderthis PMP.
Theproposeddurationofthe PMPisfromMay 12,2025 -May 12,2030. Adraftcopyof theproposedPMPis available at gov.bc.ca/invasive-species
Apersonwishing to contributeinformationabout aproposed treatmentarea, relevant to thedevelopment ofthepest managementplan,maysendcopiesoftheinformationtothe applicantattheaddressoremailaddressabovewithin30days ofthepublicationofthisnotice.
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Cattle Directory ANGUS
C7 BLACK ANGUSBULLS
FocusingonLongevity, Fertility,Efficiency&Profitability
Registered Two-Year-Old Bulls &Heifersforsaleby privatetreaty Luke &JelissaGolbeck GoodlowB.C. (250)271-0412 luke_golbeck@hotmail.com
SMOKYRIVERREDANGUS
Red Angus Bulls and Heifers forSale offthe Farm
MaynardBoese (780)568-4340
CurtisBoese (780)876-4526
Binks Angus Farm
Evan Binks, Grande Prairie, AB 780-518-2020
Brandl Cattle Co.
Bryron & Gwen Brandl, Jarvie, AB Kailey, Wynton & Landon Brandl Byron 780-349-1765 Gwen 780-349-1704
Excel Ranches
Ron & Barb Miller, Westlock, AB Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644
Fourth Creek Angus Ranch
Ryan Lacey, Spirit River, AB Ryan 780-864-7753 Office 780-517-3507
Friesen Farms
Chad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB Chad 780-831-9106 | Anna 780-831-8338
Gomack Red Angus
John &Marthaharms 780-928-4649Home 780-926-9540Cell www.crestlandfarms.com
Braydon Gough & Scott Gough Whitelaw, AB Braydon 780-274-0099 Scott 780-618-4747
GRA-TAN Farm
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
Harvest Angus
Tom & Carolyn Dewaal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 | 250-562-5200
Heart Valley Angus
Nat Tschetter & Chris Tschetter Wanham, AB 780-978-6407 / 780-978-6406
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496
Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Horizon Red Angus
Philip Driedger, La Crete, AB 780-926-5896
Keen Industries Angus
Kim & Evan Keen, Charlie Lake, BC Kim 250-271-0548
Lakeroad Black Angus
Jim & Donna Rowe, Worsley, AB Jim 780-835-0455 | Donna 780-835-9588
Lazy B Livestock
Trevor Binks & Melanie Klassen Grande Prairie, AB Trevor 780-518-0630 Melanie 780-518-0230
Lazy S Ranch
Stewart Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-785-3136 or 780-786-4150
Mountain Side Angus
Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty
John & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB John 780-831-8497 Home 780-354-2726
Nicklason Stock Farms
Brad & Cole Nicklason, Deadwood, AB Brad 780-836-5197 Cole 780-836-0570
Northway Cattle Co.
Hwy 64 & RR 94.5, Cleardale, AB Albert 780-834-7055 Peter 780-835-8291
Silent K Stock Farms
Delano & Megan Kjos, Tomslake BC D 250-467-9450 / M 403-804-1107
Sorenson Cattle Co.
Murray & Nicole Sorenson
Teepee Creek, AB
Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189
Willow Creek Simmentals
Crooked Creek, AB
Mike & Mari Klassen 780-832-7343
Colby & Tiffany Klassen 780-832-6714
Dry Creek Ranch
Seth Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-1858
Evans Cattle Company
Glyn & Stephanie Evans, Doe River, BC 250-467-2275
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496
Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
JayDawn Farms
Jason & Nikki McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB 780-933-5530
KSL Simmentals
Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith
Beaverlodge, AB Keegan 780-518-6572 | Brad 587-202-0254
Pinnacle View Limousin
Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC
Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC
Erin 250-991-6654
Schweitzer Ranch
CHAROLAIS GELBVEIHS
LAZYS CHAROLAIS
Troy & Kristina Schweitzer Dawson Creek, BC
Troy 780-814-3598 | Kristina 250-219-4429
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Rocky Top Gelbvieh
Cody & Melissa Congdon, Bashaw, AB Cody 403-350-5791 | Melissa 403-586-3144
Royal Western Gelbvieh
Rodney & Tanya Hollman, Innisfail, AB Rodney 403-588-8620 Tanya 403-352-9283
Chittick Farms
Raymond & Mona Chittick Mayerthorpe, AB 780-305-3925
Gold Stock Hereford Farms
Steve, Ashley & Brad White Beaverlodge, AB 780-518-0064 | 780-354-3190
Gurtler Polled Herefords
Garry & Ethan Gurtler, North Star, AB
Garry 780-836-0117 / 780-836-2125
Ethan 780-836-0552
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster
Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496
Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Jonomn Hereford Ranch
Norm & Joanne Parrent, Clyde, AB 780-307-6586 | 780-348-5835
Mike Grimmeyer
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Reber's Polled Herefords
Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB 780-518-2643
Richardson Ranch
Tlell Polled Herefords
Don & Les Richardson, Tlell, BC 250-566-5114 | 250-557-4348
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB Tamara 780-834-7108 Darcy780-835-8090
LIMOUSIN
Dry Creek Ranch
Gordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC 250-793-2384
Excel Ranches
Ron & Barb Miller, Westlock, AB Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB 780-349-0644
Hillview Farms
Sturgeon County, AB
Raymond & Corine Verbeek 780-982-2176 | 780-939-2173
Colin & Tessa Verbeek Colin 780-982-1676 | Tessa 403-636-1066
Pinnacle View Limousin
Rob & Cheryl Swaan, Quesnel, BC
Erin & Eric Kishkan, Quesnel, BC Erin 250-991-6654
MISCELLANEOUS
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(250)827-3293•marshascows@hotmail.com www.shadowcreek.farm
Yearling &Two-Year-Old
TAMARACK SHORTHORNS
AlvinJohnson |Brownvale,AB Cell:(780)618-9044 |ajohnson_1959@icloud.com
Trieber
2-Year-OldBulls &Heifers forSaleofftheFarmbyPrivate Treaty
KIN-KIN Cattle Co.
Gary & Faye Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-786-4500
Kruger Farms
Ryan & Chelsea Kruger, Sundre, AB 403-586-0125
KSL Simmentals
Keegan Scorgie & Brad Smith Beaverlodge, AB Keegan 780-518-6572 | Brad 5-202-0254
Innisfail Auction Market
Danny, Mark & Duane Daines, Innisfail, AB 403-227-3166
Jennings Martin Direct Buying
La Glace, Alberta
Jennings Martin 780-933-1023
Ron Kramer 250-793-2713
North Central Livestock Exchange
Albrecht Farms
Steve & Tammy Albrecht, Sprit River, AB 780-832-0883
Ryan & Tara Albrecht, Spirit River, AB 780-933-5448
Blazin" J Simmentals
Darcy & Caitlyn Lind, Sunset House, AB D 780-536-5203 / C 780-552-4934
Clearwater Simmentals
Chad Smith, Olds, AB 403-586-4714
Crystal Springs Ranch
Eckbert & Crystal Weitzel
Georg & Sarah Weitzel
Charlie Lake, BC 250-263-8237
Dead Horse Creek Cattle Company Ltd.
Bill & Matt Hedges, Fort St. John, BC Bo 778-835-4689 | Matt 250-262-9406
Fallen Timber Farms
Chet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC 250-219-8200
GB Farms
Garrett Biggelaar, Lacombe, AB 403-877-7661
Gomack Red Angus
Braydon Gough & Scott Gough Whitelaw, AB Braydon 780-274-0099 Scott 780-618-4747
GRA-TAN Farm
Grant & Tanya Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-284-0684
Crystal Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-204-2005
Harvest Angus
Tom & Carolyn Dewaal, Prince George, BC 250-960-0022 | 250-562-5200
Hill 70 Quantock Ranch
Bill, Connor & Ted Creech, Lloydminster Bill 780-871-4947, Connor 780-871-8496 Ted 306-307-2873, Adam 780-218-4301
Lazy S Ranch
Stewart Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-785-3136 or 780-786-4150
M.C. Quantock
Mac & Pat Creech, Lloydminster, AB 800-561-2855
Moonlite Farms
Norbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB Norbert 780-835-9314 Home 780-835-3165
Polar Farms
Joe & Lindsay Loomis, PRRD, BC 250-784-5150
Rachido Ranch
Randy & Donna Chittick, Mayerthorpe, AB 780-674-1986
Rosefield Simmentals
James & Martha Wiebe, Prespatou, BC 250-630-2621
Sorenson Cattle Co.
Murray & Nicole Sorenson
Teepee Creek, AB
Murray 780-831-6332 Nicole 780-832-1189
Southpaw Cattle Company
Ron & Tammy Daley, Carstairs, AB
Brandon & Shallaine Sharpe, Carstairs, AB 403-519-3401
Swantewitt & Sage Simmentals
Yellowhead County, AB Gerd 780-712-2096
Jordan 780-712-3600
Whiskey Jack Black Herefords & Simmentals
Tamara & Darcy Kuriga, Whitelaw, AB Tamara 780-834-7108 Darcy780-835-8090
Wolfe Farms
Tony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB 780-524-9322
Wolfes Fleckvieh
Shane & Shannon Wolfe, Sundre, AB 403-556-0729
Garth Rogers, Clyde, Alberta 780-348-5893
Olds Auction Market
Olds, Alberta Office 402-556-3655
Tyler 403-507-1782 | Patrick 403-559-7202
Thorsby Stockyards Inc.
Thorsby, Alberta Office 780-789-3915
Chance 403-358-0456 | Jeff 780-203-4953
Viking Livestock Market
Cliff Grinde, Viking, Alberta 780-336-2209
VJV Livestock Marketing Group
Yancy Crosier - 403-485-0887
Office - Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3766
Office - Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-2423
Office - Westlock, AB 780-349-3153
Office - Ponoka, AB 403-783-5561
Office - Rimbey, AB 403-843-2439
Wembley Livestock Exchange
Glen Mayer & Nolan Mayer, Wembley, AB Glen 780-897-9570 | Nolan 780-518-0709
B.C. Livestock Producers Co-operative
Cordy Cox, Kamloops, BC 250-573-3939
Barrhead Feeder Association Ltd.
Admin: Ann Gerhardt, Barrhead, AB 780-674-245
Grande Prairie Feeder's Association Ltd.
Admin: Dawn Hollins, Grande Prairie, AB Office 780-538-1263 Cell 780-882-6314
North Peace FeederAssociation Ltd.
Admin: Donna Haakenson, Berwyn, AB 780-338-2270
Prairie River Feeders Co-op Ltd.
Admin: Tammy Roberts, High Prairie, AB 780-523-4887
Westlock Feeders Association Ltd. Admin: Megan Keith, Westlock, AB 780-348-5850 Cell 780-206-5481
LE MARKET REPORT FOR JAN 31, 2025
TUESDAY S WEEKLY Office (250)782-3766 Fax:(250)782-6622 dawson@vjvauction.com
THURSDAY S WEEKLY Office (780)354-2423 Fax(780)354-2420 beaverlodge@vjvauction.com
THURSDAY S WEEKLY Office (780)349-3153 Fax(780)349-5466 westlock@vjvauction.com
WEDNESDAY S WEEKLY Office (403)783-5561 Fax(403)783-4120 office@vjvauction.com
300-399$550.00$630.00$525.00$620.00$475.00$605.00$480.00$610.00$530.00$618.00$550.00$660.00$559.00$642.50n/an/a$550.00$657.00
400-499$510.00$585.00$485.00$585.00$440.00$555.00$500.00$580.00$495.00$557.00$490.00$635.00$520.00$622.50$480.00$570.00$505.00$590.00
500-599$475.00$555.00$470.00$545.00$400.00$485.00$480.00$560.00$485.00$540.00$470.00$538.00$483.00$552.00$465.00$530.00$480.00$560.00
600-699$405.00$475.00$425.00$479.00$390.00$436.00$425.00$490.00$410.00$482.00$430.00$490.00$448.00$494.00$425.00$480.00$420.00$500.00
700-799$390.00$415.00$382.00$415.00$350.00$395.00$380.00$415.00$390.00$422.00$385.00$418.00$385.00$436.50$390.00$420.50$390.00$438.00
800-899$345.00$375.00$372.00$391.00$325.00$357.00$350.00$385.00$355.00$390.00$370.00$395.00$372.00$395.00$375.00$387.50$375.00$402.00
900-999$325.00$350.00$340.00$364.00$310.00$335.00$325.00$350.00$335.00$367.00$345.00$368.00$305.00$359.00$350.00$361.00$345.00$370.00 1000+$295.00$305.00$312.00$317.00$290.00$305.00$300.00$310.00$295.00$320.00$295.00$323.00n/an/an/an/a$320.00$339.00
600-699
700-799
800-899
900-999
1000+
$370.00$425.00$390.00$427.00$340.00$382.00$385.00$427.00$385.00$424.00$385.00$429.50$390.00$430.00$380.00$424.00$400.00$467.00
$335.00$380.00$335.00$375.00$305.00$345.00$340.00$375.00$340.00$372.00$360.00$404.00$357.00$380.00$350.00$396.00$370.00$397.00
$310.00$350.00$325.00$359.00$300.00$329.00$310.00$346.00$310.00$337.00$295.00$335.00$311.00$343.00$330.00$358.50$310.00$348.00
$305.00$325.00$310.00$327.00$290.00$310.00$305.00$326.00$307.00$325.00n/an/a$280.00$331.00$290.00$322.50$300.00$338.00
$280.00$305.00$290.00$310.00$270.00$285.00$290.00$301.00$297.00$305.00$280.00$312.00$268.00$308.00$275.00$287.00$260.00$287.00
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Angus Blonde d’Aquitaine
Canadian
ACanadian Beef Breeds Council, www.canadianbeefbreeds.com
berdeen Ang s cattle were first imported to anada in . The breed was strengthened with f rther imports from Scotland and the cattle have been registered by the anadian Ang s Association since . Since , animals have been exported bac to Scotland and aro nd the world. All Ang s animals registered in anada are p rebred and all wal ing sires are A tested and sire verified to ens re the acc racy of o r records.
ed and blac Ang s are both registered in one herd boo , b t the registration paper easily indicates the colo r of each animal. The breed has experienced a significant growth in demand and si e and is now the largest and fastest growing breed in anada.
Ang s animals offer n mero s economic advantages in addition to their solid red or blac colo r. They are nat rally polled, easy eeping and the females are natral mothers. ver . of all registered Ang s calves are born nassisted, weaning weights s ally exceed one half of the cow s weight. t is not n s al for a cow to remain active and healthy for fo rteen or more years.
Ang s cattle are extremely fertile b t the increased demand for Ang s genetics in anada has been beca se of the ality of the carcass. attlemen sing Ang s with s perior marbling ability open the door for improved beef tenderness and increased cons mer acceptance of beef.
anadian Ang s breeders have wor ed cooperatively with the American Ang s Association to improve o r erformance rogram and provide more acc rate genetic eval ations on both ed and lac Ang s. All breeders are enco raged to weigh and meas re cattle and s bmit performance data that will provide c stomers with acc rate information to select s itable genetics for their breeding program. Ang s is anada s leading beef breed beca se Ang s and Ang s cross cattle ma e so nd economic sense, in the breeding past re, the feedlot, at the pac ing plant, and on the table.
londe d A itaine arrived in anada, from rance, in the early s at the end of the importation era of continental cattle from rope. At the time of the first imports, the londe breed in rance was one of the smaller breeds in n mber. londes are now the third largest beef breed in rance.
londes, 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. hile well nown in co ntries aro nd the world for their well m scled, high yielding carcasses, the londe calf does not start to show the heavier m scled hind arter, ntil it is fo r to six wee s of age.
ol ntary breeder participation in erformance trac ing provides s for birth, weaning and yearling weights, mil , a n mber of carcass traits sing ltraso nd technology and scrotal meas rement.
llblood polled londe genetics have contrib ted to the erd boo in anada and are mar eted worldwide via semen, embryos and by live animals into the nited States.
All registered f llblood londes in anada are parentage verified by A. rossbreeding with londes adds m scle, length and thic ness in the calves, prod ces more beef, less fat, less bone and s pplies a high yielding carcass. rossbred londe carcasses have a high ommercial ndex S periority, high meat density, heavier meat to the carcass, leaner meat . less fat at the th rib heavier m scling . more m scle on the th rib less bone . less on the th rib and excellent lean to fat ratio. londes cross extremely well with dairy breeds, increasing m scling immensely.
Braunvieh Charolais
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 occ pants too 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.
n , the first export of brown cattle too place to the .S., where they became the foundation in the development of the Brown Swiss dairy cow, by constantly selecting for high milk production.
n , the first ra nvieh from Swit erland arrived in anada 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.
ra nvieh, having been bred p re for cent ries, offer complete o tcross genetics for other breeds and have repeatedly proven themselves in cross-breeding programs. Braunvieh add thickness, early mat rity and good gains, which ma es their offspring perform very well in feedlots. Consistent top placement with the most respected carcass/sire evaluation tests in the beef industry have brought much recognition to the breed and its ability to improve beef quality.
Most of the Braunvieh herds can be found in Alberta, with numbers increasing in other provinces. ighly profitable prod ction, long prod ctive lives, docile temperament, wide range of adaptability and rapid growth are all distinctive characteristics of this breed.
Charolais were first imported to anada in from the nited States. ater, 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 A is a non profit organi ation 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 tili ed in prod cing a high acc racy, scientifically proven anadian xpected rogeny ifference . s indicate genetic differences in cattle and may be sed 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 ind stry so significantly as the introd ction of harolais. anadian harolais 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.
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Galloway Gelbvieh
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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 prod ce avo rf l meat, lean yet well marbled witho t excessive external fat. The breed is nat rally polled and will eliminate horns from the next calf crop. eeding tests at lds ollege in lds, Alberta over the last years have shown that alloway steers had excellent feed conversion rates and produced excellent carcasses.
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Gelbvieh cattle were developed in the avarian region of Germany in the early 19th cent ry. elbvieh was first imported into Canada in 1972, instigating the incorporation of the anadian elbvieh Association (CGA) under the Canadian Animal Pedigree Act. 2022 marked 50 years of elbvieh in anada. n cel ebration a th Anniversary istory boo was p blished and copies can be p r chased thro gh the A office.
The CGA has maintained the strong performance heritage of the breed with a policy of mandatory performance records. n cooperation with the American elb vieh Association, this has prod ced a database of well over one million performance records that result in an annual Sire Summary, Cow recognition Program, and con trib tion to a m lti breed eval ation for all registered elbvieh and elbvieh in enced animals. This provides a powerf l so rce of doc mented information for cattlemen raising elbvieh on both the commercial and p rebred level. Another great reso rce for information on the elbvieh breed and breeders is the elbvieh ide, available online thro gh the A website or yo can contact the A office to get added to the mailing list.
elbvieh traits of fertility, calving ease, longevity, mil ing ability, moderate si e and docile temperament have become more important than ever before, ma ing elbvieh an optimal choice for crossbreeding programs. igoro s at birth, elb vieh calves wean off heavy and gain rapidly. oc mented progeny tests, impres sive feed efficiency and lean m sc lar carcasses ro nd o t the roster of breed s characteristics that have made elbvieh pop lar with cow calf operators, feeders, packers and consumers.
Hereford
Canadian Beef Breeds Council, www.canadianbeefbreeds.com
Herefords were first imported into anada by illiam . Stone of elph, ntario from erefordshire, ngland. e admired their strength, docility and feed efficiency. erefords have prospered in anada for over years, d e to these strengths and their hardiness in the coldest of winters and driest of s mmers.
Today, these ma or breed strengths of disposition and feed efficiency, along with its versatility in crossbreeding programs, contin e to position ereford as the breed of choice in commercial cowherds. t is c rrently the second most pop lar breed exported from anada.
erefords are leaders in docility. esearch has proven that docile temperament increases cattle profitability thro gh lowered prod ction costs and better meat ality. isposition is becoming increasingly important as a so ght after trait by prod cers p rchasing either female or b ll replacement for their cattle operations. attle with a good temperament are easier to handle, safer to be aro nd at calving time, ad st better to new environments and tend to perform better in all phases of the prod ction chain.
erefords are widely sed for cross breeding in orth America, especially with Ang s cattle. A recently completed research st dy cond cted in con nction with alifornia State niversity indicates an overall net ret rn for ereford sire crossbred calves to be approximately . S per head in a vertically coordinated beef mar eting system. S eat Animal esearch enter A research shows hybrid vigor to be greater in whiteface cross cattle, d e to the genetic p rity in the ereford breed.
The ereford breed is recogni ed as being more efficient. ereford and ereford in ence cattle consistently re ire less feed than cattle of other breeds, per po nd of gain and for body maintenance. isposition and the thic hide and excellent hair coat of ereford cattle are among the reasons less energy is re ired to stay warm in the winter, thereby red cing feeding costs. Again research has shown that ereford cattle are abo t . more feed efficient than other breeds, which is a significant economic factor for profitability.
The anadian ereford Association was formed in and was incorporated in nder the overnment of anada Animal edigree Act. The Animal edigree Act
ens res the integrity of the registration and doc mentation of the ancestry of p rebred ereford cattle. The anadian ereford Association is also part of the an American attle val ation A program which incl des genetic eval ations from the co ntries of Argentina, r g ay and the SA. Semiann al genetic eval ation reports are prod ced by A members for their respective members. The xpected rogeny ifferences s are reported on traits, which incl de calving ease, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, carcass traits, scrotal circ mference, cow weights and stay ability. The anadian ereford Association also independently prod ces a genetic eval ation index for maternal prod ctivity and feedlot merit, in order to trac , retain and improve on these traits.
The ereford breed is among those which represent the fo ndation of anada s beef ind stry, ma ing it one of the most widely sed cattle breeds. ore ereford genetics have been exported from anada in the past years than from any other breed. ive animals, semen and embryos have been exported to the SA, ssia, a a shtan, A stralia, ew ealand, the . ., reland, all the ordic co ntries, ermany, apan, hina, ngary, hile, oland, ra il, Argentina, r g ay, and So th America.
BlackSimmental
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Limousin
Canadian Beef Breeds Council, www.canadianbeefbreeds.com
• Best adapted continental breed for the caseready 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 A genotyping or bloodtyping.
mported to anada in from rance, imo sin is one of the five ma or breeds in anada and in the nited States. The imo sin breed has an important economic role in today s beef ind stry. nown thro gho t the world as the carcass breed, imo sin cattle excel in feed efficiency and have proven to cons me less than other animals of the same si e and yet perform to e al or s perior levels. The imo sin 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 ality carcass. This genetic achievement is the res lt of selection based on carcass and residual feed intake research and development througho t the orth American imo sin pop lation.
The anadian imo sin Association A is a non profit, member owned organi ation. r primary f nction is to maintain the pedigree herdboo of imo sin cattle in anada. e are committed to the improvement of the imo sin breed by way of performance programs, research, education, advertising and promotion, and export.
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Lowline
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The first owline cattle in orth America came to anada in . nterest in them has grown steadily since. The anadian owline attle Association was established in . llbloods and percentage cattle are now recogni ed in separate herd boo s. owline cattle were developed by the Trangie Agric lt ral esearch entre in S , A stralia. n , a choice Aberdeen Ang s herd from anada, s pplemented by additional animals from the SA and Scotland, was p rchased by the A stralian government to form the fo ndation of a research herd. rom to this Ang s research herd was prominent in the A stralian showing circ it and won many awards. The herd was closed to o tside genetics in , and between and research was performed to investigate the efficiency of converting feed to beef within gro ps of different si ed animals. The Ang s herd was divided into three gro ps the igh ine”, the ow ine” and a random ontrol ine”. A detailed eval ation of weight gain, feed inta e, reprod ctive performance, mil prod ction, carcass yield and ality and str ct ral so ndness was carried o t. Thro gh years of research, the smaller ow ine” cattle were fo nd to be extremely efficient converters of feed to beef while maintaining performance in the other characteristics st died. nterest in the smaller animals was great, and a new breed was created when the herd was dispersed to private breeders in . owline possess traits that will help them excel in the cattle ind stry. They are extremely hardy, nat rally polled, blac or red in color, and small framed. At all stages of their growth they are abo t of the si e of normal beef cattle. owline cattle mat re early. They are easy calving and docile. At birth calves average to po nds. alving losses are extremely low and even heifers have great ease in calving. The dams ma e excellent mothers and provide ample mil . ows at mat rity average abo t cm at the hip while e ivalent age b lls stand abo t cm. owline are extremely efficient grass feeders and can even be finished on grass. They exhibit rapid early growth. arcasses yield high, with red ced fat b t greater marbling. ts are smaller which is attractive to the health conscio s cons mer.
An increasing n mber of commercial breeders are committing to downsi ing their cattle. They want cattle that are moderate framed with excellent m scling ability and performance. owline b lls have proven to provide this consistently. rossing heifers with owline sires prod ces aggressive calves that are born easy. ewer calving diffic lties mean more calves and a higher percentage of cows ret rning to calf. alf blood calves average po nds b t wean off heavy with high yielding carcasses and consistent marbling. owline b lls in a commercial herd provide easier handling, calving ease, increased stoc ing rates, increased feed efficiency and high yield ality carcass characteristics. The ease and profitability of beef prod ction increases once the frame score of the herd is red ced.
Maine Anjou Salers
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he aine An o breed originated in rance in the th cent ry, ta ing their name from the ayenne and An o river valleys in which they were developed. n rance the breed has evolved as a d al p rpose breed, where the cows are selected for their mil prod ction, and b ll calves are fed for mar et. The traditional colo ring is very dar red with white mar ings on the head, belly, rear legs and tail. hite on other parts of the body is also common.
The first aine An o arrived in anada in and later thro gh artificial insemination the breed entered the nited States. n , the anadian aine An o Association was formed. ver the past years in anada, selective breeding has red ced the frame si e of both f llbloods p rebreds, drastically red ced birthweights, tightened p the front end, thic ened p the bac end, developed a polled feat re in both f llbloods p rebreds and developed m ltiple colo rs d e to the recessive f llblood colo r gene, res lting in the traditional red white f llblood colo ring, solid blac , solid red and other colo r patterns.
Advantages to breeding aine An o are high rates of gain, feed efficiency, adaptability to climatic extremes, s perior carcass ality, docility, and smooth m scling. lls are nown for being high gainers, with a iet disposition, so nd conformation and the ability to be horned, polled or sc rred. emales are recogni ed for their iet disposition, strong mil ing ability, maternal instincts, extreme longevity years or more , easy calving ability and high fertility. rossbreeding with aines adds stretch, growth rate, iet disposition and more po nds at weaning to a herd. aines can also be tili ed to breed for or select against other specific traits. rossed with white faced cattle, the aine in ence prod ces dar pigmentation aro nd the eyes. This red ces the occ rrence of cancer eye and pin eye. The recessive red gene can be tili ed to maintain yo r preferred colo r pattern. aines performance at tests and in shows has repeatedly shown that aine An o genetics can be advantageo s to any herd
Salers are considered to be one of the oldest ropean breeds, whose roots can be traced to , year old cave drawings fo nd near the town of Salers in the So th entral region of rance, the A vergne, in the heart of the volcanic area of the assif entral. The ro gh terrain, poor soil and harsh climate combined with the area s isolation has contrib ted to a genetically p re breed of cattle with bred in range ability to thrive almost entirely on native grasses in the s mmer and ro ghage diet in winter.
The Salers breed in orth America has evolved into an o tstanding maternal beef breed with no lac of performance and carcass traits. The cattle are s ally solid red or blac and are nat rally horned b t 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 ind stry, and calve easily to the service of larger terminal cross sires. They are excellent mothers with good mil prod ction, are very fertile and re breed ic ly.
Salers b lls are efficient breeders and sire calves of moderate birth weight, with a strong will to live and good growth. S A st dies have confirmed that Salers is the highest marbeling ontinental breed, have a large ribeye area and a leaner carcass less fat thic ness than ritish breeds. Salers cross steers perform well in feedlots and have exceptional carcass yield and ality.
The Salers breed is one of only three breeds eval ating data on docility and thro gh 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 ero in to the c rrent breed average of over . . xcellent feet and legs contrib te to admirable longevity. All of these traits combined, have made Salers the choice of many commercial cattlemen striving to maximi e prod ction witho t increasing management or labo r costs. Salers are a balanced breed, which is ey to optimi ing all aspects of beef prod ction.
Salers were first imported into anada in with the Salers Association of anada being established in . anada contin es to be an excellent so rce for Salers genetics worldwide.
Shorthorns
Canadian Beef Breeds Council, www.canadianbeefbreeds.com
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 prod cers several different options to select from to s it their sit ations.
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 in enced cattle reach the optim m 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.
Simmental
Canadian Beef Breeds Council, www.canadianbeefbreeds.com
Since the first importations to anada, Simmental has grown in pop larity and has become one of the nation s most in ential breeds. tstanding growth and performance, combined with nbeatable mil and mothering abilities has res lted in the s perior anadian Simmental beef animal of today.
The Simmental female is recogni ed globally as one of the best mother cows in the commercial cattle ind stry. attlemen have fo nd them to be profitable, docile animals that possess s perior carcass characteristics. These attrib tes have positioned Simmental as the breed of choice in cross breeding programs with all other cattle breeds. The nparalleled s ccess of anadian Simmentals has res lted in them being exported to many co ntries aro nd the world.
The anadian Simmental Association SA is the national organi ation foc sed on the development of the breed and its distinctive strengths and is contin ally wor ing to deliver services that enhance the breed s performance and mar etability. Thro gh the SA s performance and Total erd” data recording programs, breeders benefit from having acc rate, complete and p to date records that can be sed to identify cattle within a herd and within the breed that excel in specific traits.
These records also enable the SA to contin e to develop programs that assist cattlemen in identifying and selecting cattle that excel for vario s economically important traits ltimately strengthening the breed and creating a s perior animal. r programs lead the ind stry in the development of tools that s pport and promote the advancement of not only the Simmental breed b t also the f t re needs of the beef ind stry.
The selection and breeding programs implemented by Simmental breeders and the SA, along with the s perior genetic attrib tes of Simmental cattle, have all contrib ted to the present day s ccess of the breed.
Speckle Park
Canadian Beef Breeds Council, www.canadianbeefbreeds.com
The Spec le ar breed is a anadian creation. Spec le ar were created and developed in two western anadian provinces Sas atchewan and Alberta. Spec le ar as a breed consistently prod ce moderate si ed well marbled carcasses with a minimal fat cover. Spec le ar do all of this in a harsh winter environment on very basic food st ffs. Spec le ar are now also at home in A stralia, ew ealand, reland, ngland and the nited States. ften described as the beef breed with the colo r bon s” S have a range of spectac lar colo r patterns. The classic spec led” pattern is blac sided with a white top line and nderline, a blac or grey head and spots on the rear arters li e the Appaloosa horse. The blac sides may be bro en into many smaller blac spots of vario s si es on a white gro nd. Some are white with blac points on the nose, ears, s in aro nd the eyes, and feet and legs. Teats are blac . Spec le ar also prod ce some solid blac progeny. All of the colo r patterns have pigment in the right places for s n and snow. Spec le ar also grow extremely heavy coats in winter and then slic off ic ly for the spring and s mmer.
Spec le ar are moderate si ed animals. at re cows typically weigh g lbs , and mat re b lls weigh g lbs or a bit more. alves average g lbs at birth and wean between g lbs . inished carcasses on the rail typically have an average weight of g lbs .
Spec le ar also bring to the cattleman many other highly desirable traits polled, early fertility, calving ease, vigoro s calves, mil ing ability, and manageability of cows and b lls.
Spec le ar were developed over a period of fifty years and are now a distinct p re breed with a closed herd boo as stip lated by the anadian Animal edigree Act. The breed s genetic base is ritish and derives primarily from blac Ang s, a Teeswater Shorthorn and an nidentified white b ll with colo red points.
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Marketing in the Purebred Cattle Business
Marketing Purebred cattle means making the
Marketing in every type of agricultural enterprise is becoming increasingly important for prod cers to have profitable and th s sustainable business operations. Angie Denton, editor of Hereford World, states “Purebred breeders spend ho rs trying to fig re o t the perfect mating or investigating ways to manage their land or cattle better. Marketing is something that does not come easily for some producers, and, in many cases, takes second place to everything else a producer does. But marketing experts say the most successful business people indicate, the customer is their business.”
This pamphlet is being produced to encourage the junior members to become knowledgeable marketers; as, this skill will become the most important factor for future success in the Purebred Business.
UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF MARKETING
Why marketing? Why not just better genetics, rotational grazing, or something else? Because marketing is essential to attracting customers and making sales, and that makes all the rest of the things a purebred business does possible. Every hour spent thinking about and working on marketing usually yields a bigger bottom-line return than the time you spend on other aspects of the business. Marketing makes you focus on customers and your customer base determines financial s ccess. Continued on page 50
Things Marketing can do for you and your Purebred business:
• Increase customer loyalty and commitment to your breeding program and generate positive word of mouth from your customers
• Attract new customers to grow your business
• Helps you to expand your business to achieve incomelevelsnecessaryforfinancials ccessi.e. profitability endoffrival rebredbreedersfromother breeds
• Promote your breeding program, your farm or ranch,andyo rb sinessphilosophies.
MARKETING – IT’S VERY SIMPLE
Marketing comes down to your customer and the relationshipbetweenyo andyo rc stomers. aretingisallabo ts ccessf lrelationships. irst,and always, make sure you’re building a relationship so you have committed customers who care about you andyo rgenetics.
FOUR-PRONGED APPROACH
FOR CUSTOMER LOYALTY
. Ac nowledgethec stomeras a person an individual with a name, a life, needs and concerns. Ta e thetime to showappreciationfor theirb siness.
. earneverythingyo canabo teachofyo r customers, their families, their farm or ranch, andtheirb sinessgoals.
. As eachc stomerwhattheywantfromyo .
GRUNDKE FAMILY
eterminetheirexpectations.
. a eiteasy to dob sinesswithyo andalways eep yo rword.
Without a strong relationship and a committed customer,yo re stselling a commodity.S ccessin the Purebred Business is customer commitment or loyalty.
KNOWING YOUR CUSTOMER
To create a longlastingandprofitablerelationship with as many customers as possible, you need to nderstandyo rc stomers.Thisso ndsobvio s,b t how much do you really know about your customers and potential customers? Your customers care about certain attributes or the things they believe are important when deciding whether to buy or whether theyli ewhattheybo ght. A simpleexerciseis to develop a listofattrib tesorspecificfactorsyo r customers considers when deciding on a source of erefordgenetics. or example a listofattrib tes might include the following;
• Breeder reputation
• EPD information
• Temperament
• Breeders guarantee
• Pigmentation/Red necks
• Frame score
• Blood-lines
• Feet and legs, soundness ocationofthebreeder
• Customer service
• Calving ease/birth weights
“Success in
the Purebred Business
is customer commitment or loyalty.”
Once you have developed your list, then start the process of rating each attribute by how important itis to eachc stomer.Someattrib teswillmatter more too some customers than to others, and you may be surprised when doing your ratings, based on customer feedback, on what is most important for eachc stomer. o mayalsoend paddingsome attributes to your list that you did not think were initiallyimportant. The p rposeingoingthro ghthis exercise is to make sure you know which attributes matters most to the customer you care about and alsoforf t rec stomers. o need to eep these attrib tesinmindinallf t remar etingefforts andalsoindisc ssionswithyo rc stomers.And you’ll be looking for ways to be even better on the key attributes whenever you can, as, they’re going to be important, as you build stronger connections with c stomersandincreasec stomerloyalty to yo .
KNOWING YOUR PRODUCT
Knowing what customers like is one thing, but s cceedinginthemar etis iteanother. t stisn t as simple as running an ad that shows pictures of yo rselectanimals. o have to beclearlydifferent andbetter,atleastinoneor a few ey areas.Thiscan be a challenge. o maynotbeawareofthis,b tyo r breeding program will have certain qualities and strengths that will help you achieve some success insellingbreedingstoc . o cansimplyamplify and communicate these strengths through your mar eting to achieveconsiderablymores ccess. o have to make sure you’re fully aware of your breeding program’s strongest qualities and then be ready to leveragethemineveryaspectofyo rmar eting.
To exploreyo rgreateststrengthsandfindo twhat will give your marketing the greatest power to pull customers to you, take the time to list your strengths and any special qualities you or your program has to offer. or niorsstartingo tintheb siness,yo can plan ahead and think about what strengths you will want to focus on, in developing your herd orp rchasinganimals. o candeterminehowyo plan to differentiateyo rselfinthemar etandthen developyo rgeneticsandprogramaccordingly.
Upon making a good list of your strengths, then rate yourself on each one to determine which ones are the strongest and make you special or unique in the b siness. opef llysomeofyo rstrongest alities will overlap with the high priority attributes that customers want, and then you can promote these desirablestrengthsabovetheothers.
You’re going to succeed in marketing on the strength of your breeding programs best qualities and your special brilliance, not by trying to match competitorsorbeingasgoodasaverage.
Focus on what makes your breeding program special and on what your customers consider important. henyo do, yo reb ildingtheelements of customer loyalty and strengthening your bonds with your customers, not to mention making your mar eting a s ccess.
DESIGNING YOUR MARKETING PROGRAM
A marketing program is a coordinated, thoughtfully designed set of activities that help you achieve your mar etingob ectives. o rmar etingob ectives willincl dereven etargetsthatfityo rstrengths,
“Without a strong relationship and a committed customer, you’re just selling a commodity.”
the availability of resources, and allows you to beprofitable. norder to b ildstrongc stomer relationships and maximize sales, you need to put every possible marketing tool to work for yo . ar etingisabroadfield,incl dingmany elements, such as advertising, logo design, web-sites, broch res,c stomerservice,salescalls,andfield days. The moretools,thebetter. tthevarietyof choicesma esgettingorgani edandfoc sedhard. To help with this exercise, there are some basic methods to organi eamar etingprogram. If you take any marketing class, they will always disc ssthe ive s”forthefivebroadareas to accomplishmar etinggoals.Theseapply to the cattle business as well and include; Product, Price, lacement, romotionand eople. ►
PRODUCT
The product is what you sell, be it an animal, or a breeding program. Thought and plans A Simple Marketing Plan have to be developed around your breeding program to improve quality or achieve customer needs. Any improvements in quality usually translate into gains in sales, plus any breeding program designed to meet identified c stomer needs, sho ld increase sales.
PRICE
This is one of the most diffic lt areas in a mar eting program. The place to start is knowing your cost of production, which is determined by the age and type of animal you plan to market each year. For example there will be different costs of prod ction in selling yearling bulls versus two year old bulls. Breeders also need to determine if they are going to retain animals after they are sold, provide free delivery, volume discounts, and payment plans. These costs have to be incorporated into your budgets.
PLACEMENT
In the cattle business this means where and when you present your cattle to customers.
Again in your plans, you need to decide if you are going to have a production sale, participate in consignment sales, and attend shows. Often other Purebred breeders become good customers, based on contacts made at shows.
PROMOTION
It’s all in the sales activities, advertising, barn displays, signage, web pages and any other communications designed to inform and persuade people about your cattle and program. The goal of all promotions is to encourage people to want to buy your cattle. One of the best, and most neglected promotional tools is a proper gate sign.
PEOPLE
In the Purebred cattle business, which, is often described as a people business, and because relationships are very important, this area of marketing is very important. The best people to market cattle are the owners; however, much thought needs to be applied in situations where herdsmen, cattle fitters, and sales management personnel are involved in the cattle operation. The personal connection between your employees and
consultants with your customers can be a powerful marketing force, but it can also be the opposite if the wrong people are involved.
The way to benefit from the s is to ann ally loo at wea nesses and strengths in each of the five areas. Then try and eliminate the weaknesses and make your strengths even stronger.
A SIMPLE MARKETING PLAN
A marketing plan lays out your analysis of the situation in your market area, along with your strengths and how you’ll use the various elements of your marketing mix to implement the strategy or plans. It also has sales projections and a budget. A good plan is always welcomed by your banker. Each year do an analysis of your past year to determine how well you achieved the plan and then develop a new plan for the next year of business, using the results and your experiences to develop budgets, which will become more accurate over time.
ELEMENTS OF A PLAN
A. Situation Analysis – what’s happening in the cattle business, trends in the Hereford business, sales by customer for the current year and compared to past
years, areas of business growth and decline, review of budgets and potential for new revenues, and review of costs of production.
B. Review of customer attributes or areas of importance in sourcing breeding stock. Review of the strengths and weaknesses of your breeding program. Figuring out what you do best and what your customers like most.
. lans and actions for the s.
D. Budgets and time-lines.
Reprinted with permission from the Canadian Junior Hereford Association 5160 Skyline Way NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 6V1 Toll-free: 1-888-8-FOR-CHA Toll-free fax: 1-888-8-CHA-FAX e-mail: herefords@hereford.ca website: www.hereford.ca
Using EPDs for Bull Selection
EPDsare calculated using pedigree, performance and genomic data
Canadian Angusmembers participatein the voluntary Performance Program through which they collect and submit performance data on fertility, calving ease,growth, structure, carcass quality, and feed efficiency for their calves. Abig thank you to allour members who take the time to measureand record this data;without you we cannot generate the genetic selection tools that we do Manymembers have startedmeasuringand submittingphenotypes for the new traits introducedhere. As you start calving, pleasedonot forget to record teatand udderscores on your cows.
EPDsarea genetic selection tool that some producersappreciate anduse to selecttheirbulls.
CANADIAN ANGUS ASSOCIATIONGENETIC EVALUATION DEFINITIONS
Production EPDs:
CalvingEaseDirect (CED) EPD describes the percentage of expected unassisted births when abull is exposed to first-timeheifers.The higher the number, the higher the probability that first-time heifers bred to thebull in questionwill calvewith no assistance. The EPD predicts theaverage differencein ease with whicha sire’s calves will be born whenhe isbred to first-calfheifers.
BirthWeight EPD(BW) EPD describesin pounds the differencein expected progeny weight,onaverage. Abull with a BW EPDof+4will, onaverage,sire calves that are2 poundsheavier thanabull with a BW EPDof+2 (givenequal management).
WeaningWeight EPD(WW) EPD describesin pounds the difference in expected weaning weight in progeny,onaverage.WWEPDisa predictorofa sire’s ability to transmit weaninggrowth to his progeny compared to that ofothersires. Abull with a WWEPDof+50willsire calves that are, onaverage, 20 pounds heavier at weaning thana sire witha WWEPDof+30 (givenequal management)
Yearling Weight EPD(YW) EPD describes in pounds the differencein expected yearling weight in progeny, onaverage.YWEPDisa predictor ofa sire’s ability to transmit post weaninggrowth to his progeny compared to that ofothersires. Abull with a YWEPDof+100willsire calves that are, onaverage, 30 pounds heavier at weaning thana sire witha WWEPDof+70 (givenequal management).
ResidualAverage Daily Gain(RADG)EPD describesananimal’s ability to grow post weaningona constant amount of feed RADG EPD, expressedin pounds per day, isa predictorofa sire’s genetic ability for postweaning gainin future progeny compared to that ofother sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed. Abull with an RADG EPD of+1.5willsire calves that,onaverage, will grow1 extra pound per day more than calvesfromanotherbull with an RADG EPDof0.5—on the same amount of feed.
Dry MatterIntake(DMI)EPD describes the feed intake potential for weaned calvesfromone sire compared to the feed intake potential of calvesfromanother sire. This EPDis expressed in pounds per day. Weaned calvesfrom Sire Awith aDMI EPDof0.50will eatapproximately 0.5 pounds of dr y matter a day more than weaned calvesfrom Sire B withaDMI EPDof0.00. This EPD should also be used in conjunction withagrowth EPD, such as YWEPD,as unlike RADG EPD,it doesnot include agrowth component Used independentlyofagrowth EPD the DMI EPD selects solely forappetite.
Scrotal Circumference EPD(SC)EPD describes the differencein average scrotal circumferencein sons. Expressedin centimetres,
a sire withan SCEPDof1.2will,onaverage,have sons with scrotal circumference that is1 centimetre larger than the sonsfroma sire with an SC EPDof0.2. SCEPD has also been correlated with daughter’s age at pubertyand progeny fertility.
Docility(Doc) EPD is expressedasa differencein yearling cattle temperament,with a higher valueindicatingmore favourabledocility It predicts theaverage differenceof progeny froma sire in comparison withanother sire’s calves Inherds where temperament problems are notanissue, this expecteddifference wouldnot be realized
Claw Set(Claw) EPD is expressedin unitsof claw-set score, with a lower EPD being more favourable indicating a sire willproduce progeny with more functional claw set. Ideally, toes are symmetrical, even andappropriately spaced
FootAngle (Angle) EPD is expressedin unitsof foot-anglescore, witha lower EPD being more favourable indicating a sire willproduce progeny with moreideal footangle.The idealisa45-degree angle at the pastern jointwith appropriate toe length and heel depth
Carcass EPDs:
Carcass Weight(CW) EPD is expressed in pounds andisa predictorof thedifferences in hot carcass weight ofa sire’s progeny compared to progeny ofother sires. Abull with a CW EPDof+30willsire calves that, onaverage, will result in10 poundsmore hot carcass weight than the progeny ofabull with CW EPDof+20.
Marbling (Marb)EPD describes the marbling potentialof calvesfrom onebull compared to the calvesfromanother bull, given the same management This EPDis expressedas the differenceingrade score. Given the samemanagement, the calvesfromabull with a Marb EPD of0.6willmarble ½agrade score better than the calvesfromabull witha Marb EPDof0.1.
Ribeye Area (RE)EPD describesin square inches the differencein ribeye area ofa sire’s progeny compared to progenyofother sires.
Fat Thickness (Fat) EPD expressedininches,describes the differences in back fat thickness at the12th rib (as measured between the12th and13th ribs)ofa sire’s progeny compared to progeny ofothersires.
Maternal EPDs:
Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) EPD isa selection tool to increase the probabilityor chance ofa sire’s daughters becomingpregnant as firstcalfheifers at first exposure.A higherEPDindicatesa higherprobability of conception.
CalvingEaseMaternal (CEM)EPD describes the probabilityof not requiring assistance when abull’s daughters calve for the first time. The higher the EPD, the higher the probability that abull’s daughters will not requireassistance at calving time.
Milk EPD describes, in pounds, the portionofa calf ’s weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability. On average,daughters from abull with a MilkEPDof+20will contribute 5 poundsmore to their calves’ weaning weight than the daughtersofabull with MilkEPD of +15. MilkEPDisa threshold trait thatshould be maintained at a moderate level dependent on the managementand environmentof the herd
Mature Weight(MW) EPD expressedin pounds, isa predictorof the differencein mature weight of daughtersofa sire compared to the daughtersofother sires.
Mature Height(MH)EPD expressedininches,MHEPDisa predictor of the differencein mature height ofa sire’s daughters compared to daughters ofother sires
PercentileBands forBlack Angus Calves Born in2023
SD 5.612.449.6316.355.704.017.940.367.890.140.0150.0713.46
Top1% 16.9-6.082.8149.436.213.970.91.942.41.10- 0.0280.26289.7
13.6-3.875.4136.931.711.765.11.636.40.98- 0.0170.19278.6
11.8-2.771.7130.529.410.562.11.533.40.92- 0.0120.15273.3
Top +22.3-9.4+97.8+163.3+55.7+95.3+15.8+3.1+171.7+37.0+2.10+2.3+227.1+277.7+145+64.4-0.117+1.49+1.38141.0 1% +15.2-4.0+76.5+124.1+41.3+75.0+8.9+2.0+131.0+27.2+1.60+1.6+172.7+203.1+124+49.9-0.037+0.97+0.6099.9 5% +10.9-0.5+70.3+113.4+36.7+68.9+6.7+1.7+117.8+23.9+1.50+1.5+157.0+166.9+117+44.7-0.017+0.80+0.4089.7 10% +9.0+0.4+67.1+107.9+34.4+65.8+5.5+1.5+112.0+22.3+1.40+1.5+148.3+151.9+113+42.2-0.007+0.71+0.3284.7 15% +7.9+0.9+65.0+104.3+32.9+63.8+4.7+1.3+108.1+21.2+1.40+1.4+142.2+143.5+112+40.5-0.007+0.66+0.2781.6 20% +6.9+1.3+63.3+101.5+31.7+62.2+4.1+1.3+105.0+20.4+1.40+1.4+137.4+137.5+110+39.2+0.003+ 0.61+0.2479.3 25% +6.2+1.6+61.9+99.1+30.7+60.8+3.6+1.2+102.4+19.7+1.30+1.4+133.3+132.6+109+38.0+0.003+
30% +5.5+1.8+60.6+97.0+29.9+59.6+3.1+1.2+100.2+19.1+1.30+1.4+129.7+128.1+108+37.0+0.003+
35% +4.9+2.1+59.5+95.1+29.1+58.4+2.7+1.1+98.2+18.5+1.30+1.3+126.5+124.2+107+36.1+0.013+
40% +4.4+2.3+58.4+93.3+28.3+57.4+2.3+1.1+96.1+17.9+1.30+1.3+123.4+120.5+106+35.2+0.013+ 0.49+0.1572.9
45% +3.8+2.5+57.3+91.6+27.5+56.3+1.9+1.0+94.2+17.4+1.30+1.3+120.4+116.9+105+34.3+0.013+ 0.47+0.1371.6
50% +3.3+2.7+56.3+89.9+26.8+55.2+1.5+1.0+92.2+16.9+1.30+1.3+117.4+113.4+104+33.4+0.023+ 0.44+0.1270.4
60% +2.2+3.1+54.1+86.4+25.3+53.0+0.8+0.9+88.3+15.9+1.20+1.2+111.6+106.3+102+31.7+0.023+ 0.40+0.0968.1
70% +1.1+3.6+51.7+82.6+23.7+50.6-0.1+0.8+84.1+14.9+1.20+1.2+105.4+99.0+101+29.9+0.033+ 0.35+0.0665.5 80% -0.3+4.1+48.9+78.1+21.7+47.6-1.1+0.7+79.3+13.7+1.10+1.2+98.3+90.3+99+27.9+0.043+
Red PollCattlearejustnotplainredcows.Lastcentur y, whenfarms weremoreself-sufficientandthey keptcattlefortheir ownmeatandmilkproduction,thecattlemostcommonlyused wereRed Poll.They hadamplemilkofexcellentqualityand producedtasty, welltextured,tenderbeef.Theseeasycare,fertile,nofusscattle werethechoiceoffarmers backthenand thosetraitsthat wererecognisedassoimportantthen,arestillthetraitssoughttoday by theBeefIndustr y.
TheBeefIndustryismuchmoresophisticatedsincethedayofthehousecow,withthefocusmoving away fromthelocal tradetocow/calfoperationsandthathasintroducedawholerangeofmar ketvariations.Red Pollcattlecanmeetthese demandsandfillawiderangeofrequirementsontheirownorincrossbreedingprogramstoimprovethetraitsofother breeds.Whileprimarilynowusedasabeefanimal,asmallnumberofmilkingherdscontinue.Milkingcowswillgive averageyieldsof5,000litres@4.2%butterfatand3.5%protein.
TheRed Pollcowissomethingspecial.Shewilldeliveryouacalf everyyearuntilyoudecidetoreplaceherintheherdand thiscanbe over14yearsofage.Red Pollfemalescomeintopubertyat9monthsofageandearlierandwillhavetheirfirst calfat24monthsofageand everyyearafterthat.Theyhaveamplemilktonursetheircalvesuntil weaning,andwill keep onfeedingthosecalvesifyoudon’t weanthem.Anyfemale herdbasedonRed Pollcalves,isanaturallyproductiveherd.
TheRed Pollbullisamostusefulanimal.Hehasa well-housedpenisandheapsoflibido. Youcanrestassuredthathewill gethisfairshareofcowsandprobablymoreanditwouldbefairtoexpectaRed Pollbulltoservice40cowsormoreand somewilldoupto70cows.Theyarevery fertilewiththeBREEDPLAN averagefortesticlecircumferencebeing37cm.So, they are wellendowed!Theflatshouldersandgenerallyflatter,ratherthanrounderbonestructureisconducivetoeasier calving.Thisisnotattheexpenseofmuscle,becausetheBreedisabove averageforthistrait.Ourcarcasesuccesses attributetothis.InAustraliathis wasprovenmany, manytimesnationallyincarcaseandtaste-testtrialswhere, overa rangeofproducts,Red Pollbeef wasthemostoutstanding.Thisprobablyhadalottodowiththenatureoftheanimals. They canbegathered,handledandtransportedwithminimumfussandwilladapttochangingconditionsextremely well. Red Pollcattlehavemovedwiththetimesandarecommerciallydesirablefortoday’smarket.Profitabilityisdetermined by fertilityandtheabilitytomaximisekgsperhectarewithaminimumofeffort.Thisbreedofcattlecansatisfythe commercialexpectationsofamodernindustr y. Forfurtherinformationgotohttp://redpollbeef.ca
CurrentPopulation-all calvesborninthelast 2years(2023-2024)
ActiveSire-any sire withacalf reportedinthelast2 years(2023-2024)
ActiveDam -any damwith acalf reportedinthelast2 years(2023-2024)
PERCENTILES
CURRENTFULLBLOODS
PercentilesshowwhereananimalstandswithintheSimmentalpopulation.ThefollowingpercentilesarebasedonCSAcurrentcalves(2023-2024).
3% 13.01.288.4127.28.039.780.819.515.033.51.08-0.1450.06120.175.7
4% 12.51.587.5125.47.639.480.119.214.532.31.06-0.1430.05118.975.0
5% 12.11.786.4123.97.439.179.419.014.131.31.05-0.1420.04117.874.4
10% 10.72.483.7119.26.337.977.318.213.128.41.00-0.1380.01114.172.7
15% 9.72.981.7115.95.737.176.017.612.526.40.97-0.135-0.01111.871.5
20% 9.03.280.2113.05.136.574.917.212.025.00.95-0.133-0.02110.070.6
25% 8.23.578.8110.64.636.074.016.811.623.70.93-0.131-0.04108.669.9
30% 7.73.877.6108.54.235.673.116.511.222.50.91-0.129-0.05107.269.1
35% 7.24.176.4106.63.835.172.416.110.921.50.89-0.128-0.06106.069.5
40% 6.74.375.4105.03.434.771.715.810.620.60.88-0.126-0.07104.967.9
45% 6.24.574.4103.43.134.271.015.510.219.70.86-0.125-0.08103.867.4
50% 5.84.873.5101.82.833.870.315.29.918.70.84-0.124-0.08102.666.9
Num 9,8169,8169,8169,8169,8169,8169,8169,8169,8169,8169,8169,8169,8169,8169,816
CURRENTPUREBREDS
Average 8.43.379.6116.74.623.663.415.011.026.80.91-0.095-0.05113.072.8
Minimum -7.2-5.441.552.3-10.94.537.72.8-16.6-11.60.24-0.156-0.5371.150.8
Maximum 21.613.3118.9177.215.740.991.426.024.466.91.51-0.0290.56173.499.7
SD 3.351.919.3515.552.644.476.432.562.788.610.142-0.01400.10011.025.79 1% 16.9-1.6103.0153.210.834.678.820.817.347.51.25-0.1300.21141.687.5 2% 15.8-0.9100.2149.310.033.477.020.116.445.01.21-0.1250.17137.885.9
3% 15.1-0.598.3146.89.532.575.719.715.943.41.18-0.1220.15135.484.8
4% 14.6-0.396.9144.89.231.974.919.415.542.21.15-0.1200.13133.784.0
5% 14.20.095.8143.18.931.474.219.115.241.21.14-0.1180.11132.283.2 10% 12.80.891.8137.17.929.571.718.214.337.81.08-0.1120.08127.380.5 15% 11.91.389.2133.17.328.370.017.613.735.61.05-0.1090.05124.278.8 20% 11.11.787.3129.86.827.368.717.113.233.91.02-0.1060.03121.877.5
25% 10.52.185.6127.26.326.567.616.712.832.41.00-0.1040.01120.076.4
30% 10.02.484.1124.75.925.866.616.312.431.10.98-0.1020.00118.275.5
35% 9.52.682.8122.45.625.265.716.012.129.90.96-0.100-0.02116.774.6
40% 9.12.981.6120.35.224.664.815.711.728.80.94-0.098-0.03115.373.9
45% 8.63.180.4118.34.924.064.015.311.427.80.93-0.096-0.04113.873.1
50% 8.23.379.2116.44.623.463.215.011.126.70.91-0.095-0.05112.572.4
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Dental Health in Dogs
Dr. Joana Varga
What is periodontal disease and how does affect my dog
eriodontal disease is a broader term that indicates the presence of gingivitis in ammation of the g ms and periodontitis loss of bone and tiss e aro nd the teeth within a pet s mo th.
The reason dogs and cats develop dental disease is the same as s. hen yo r pet eats a meal ibble or wet food , bacteria along with saliva and food particles form a stic y film called pla e. The salts in saliva then harden the pla e within ho rs and overtime t rns to tartar hard cr sty appearance . hen pla e sits on the teeth for too long it triggers the imm ne system to ca se in ammation to the s rro nding str ct res li e the g ms and aw bone. n ammation then ca ses g m infections, bone loss, and ltimately tooth loss. eriodontal disease happens more often in dogs than in people. hy eca se dogs have a more al aline environment higher balance in their mo th than s, which promotes pla e formation. Secondly, dogs do not have their teeth br shed every day giving the bacteria in the pla e more time to m ltiply and
ca se more damage. a ority of dental disease in animals tends to occ r nder the g m line meaning we cannot see this with the na ed eye.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE?
ne of the first tell tale signs of disease is bad breath, also nown as halitosis”. This is s ally passed off as normal dog breath” and often overloo ed. ental disease is very painf l and animals do well at hiding it. nce disease advances yo may see signs incl ding hanges in behavio r indicating pain sleeping more fre ently, playing less, etc.
xcessive drooling
nability to chew ibble or chewing on one side of mo th awing at the mo th
WHY ARE SMALL BREED DOGS MORE PRONE TO PERIODONTAL DISEASE?
The simple answer is less space between the teeth and the smaller si e of their mo ths. ith crowded teeth, pla e is more li ely to sit on and in between
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the teeth ca sing more disease b rden in the mo th which starts affecting the bone between each tooth. t is important that extra oral care is ta en with small breeds dogs to increase their lifespan
HOW CAN I REMOVE PLAQUE FROM MY DOG MOUTH AT HOME?
There are two ways of removing pla e, mechanically or chemically.
echanical removal is the physical act of removing pla e. This is typically done thro gh vario s mechanisms li e tooth br shing, a dental scaler, or dental diet ibble. aily tooth br shing goes a long way in preventing pla e tartar b ild p as it is the gold standard of removing pla e. Tal to yo r vet for recommended prod cts and toothpaste
ental scaling involves the caref l removal of pla e and tartar from the tooth s s rface and below the g m line. This is done with vario s professional tools. ental diets are highly recommended for the prevention of dental disease. eg lar ibble cr mbles and brea s as soon as it contacts the tooth. ental diets incl de a bigger firmer ibble and when bitten into, it does not cr mble. t coats the tooth and physically removes pla e from tooth s rfaces.
The second method of removing tartar is chemically thro gh dental wipes, water additives or dental sprays. Tooth wipes act similarly to a toothbr sh b t also contain agents to control pla e. t is not as great as br shing b t a great alternative if yo r pet is not sed to a toothbr sh. ater additives wor by red cing the n mber of bacteria in yo r dog s mo th minimi ing amo nt of pla e that forms.
WHAT ABOUT PROFESSIONAL DENTAL CLEANINGS?
i e people, dogs sho ld have professional dental cleanings done every months if they show signs of periodontal disease. A professional cleaning is a proced re that can only be done by a veterinary professional. The animal is p t nder general anesthesia gas anesthesia . Since the ma ority of dental disease lies nder the g m line, f ll mo th x rays are ta en and yo r vet will assess which teeth have presence of disease and decide if any need to be extracted. A cleaning is also done where we mechanically remove pla e and tartar with special tools followed by oride treatment. l oride treatment strengthens teeth and red ces pla e formation. After the cleaning is done, an optional dental sealant is then applied. ental sealant seals” the g m to the s rface of the tooth protecting it from particles getting in between tooth g ms for months.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THE PRODUCTS I AM USING TO PREVENT TARTAR IS ACTUALLY WORKING?
The eterinary ral ealth o ncil has done research on m ltiple dental prod cts and has listed all prod cts that are safe and proven to red ce pla e and tartar. oo for a label on any dental prod ct, or go to www. .org to loo for acceptable prod cts. NH
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2-YEAR-OLD & Yearling Registered Blk/Angus bulls for sale. Semen tested/ready to sell. Call Darren 780-8144993.
PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS bred heifers. Call Chad 780-831-9106 or Anna 780-831-8338 for details.
CROSSBRED COMMERCIALBULLS, semen-tested, vet inspected, vaccinated, free delivery, 780-836-2125.
RED & BLACK reg. polled Hereford bulls, sementested, vet inspected, vaccinated, free delivery, 780-836-2125.
For Sale: Black white-faced heifer yearlings, 2-year-olds, & more. Information: 250827-3843.
LOOKING FOR PASTURE in the Peace Country for 10 to 30 cow pairs. Andrew 780-841-5932.
Registered white-faced bulls. 70bw known as registered black Herefords. Yearlings, 2-year-olds, & more. Information: 250-8273843.
16 FT. BUNK FEEDER, holds 3 round bales, c/w bale saver w/chaff guard. $500.00, 250-219-4139.
6 REG. CANADIAN Arcott
Ram lambs for sale, can deliver. Sky Blue Farm, 780-837-1770, Donnelly.
6 REG. CANADIAN Arcott Ram lambs for sale, can deliver. Sky Blue Farm, 780-837-1770, Donnelly.
BUTCHER HOGS RAISED outdoors on a good grain diet, call John 780-5526011.
1 YEAR OLD 16' x 32' insulated workshop/garage, wired, overhead door, $15,500 OBO. 780-6051846.
DOUBLE-WIDE HOUSE, free to be picked up & removed. 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
Buying Antiques: Coins, toys, advertising, tools & more. Willbuy bulk. Call/text 780-832-8216.
LOOKING FOR a screen for a John Deere GPS system. Call Daniel at 780926-6789.
12' LEON BLADE for Versatile 835, $5000. Call Shannon 250-263-7578.
SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) 16ft, 20ft, 22ft Single-Wides now on Sale. 250-262-2847, salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin)
SRI HOMES (FSJ,BC) accepting orders for 24ft and 32ft Double-Wides. salesfsj@pineridgemodular.c Sales(Warren Martin) 250262-2847.
1992 DODGE GRAND Caravan for parts or repair, seats 7, 250,000 km, $300. Call 780-532-3766.
1992 DODGE GRAND Caravan for parts or repair, seats 7, 250,000 km, $300. Call 780-532-3766.
1975 FORD 8000 w/B&H, 6V "Jimmy" engine, 13spd transmission, not running. 780-836-2107 or 780-6189161.
WANTED: A3-horse
bumper pull horse trailer Call Bob 250-759-4956.
LOOKING FOR a low-bed trailer with beavertails. Call Daniel at 780-926-6789.
LOOKING FOR a low-bed trailer with
Call Daniel at 780-926-6789.
BUTLER 14FTGRAIN bins, most have aeration, call for details. 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107.
CATD6NLGPwith ripper for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780-835-0601.
CATskidsteer for hire. Located in Birch Hills County. Call Eugene at 780835-0601.
Dismantling cultivator, disc, and plows for parts. Some air drills. 780-831-6747.
NowAcceptingBids
The ValleyviewGrazingAssociationisaccepting bids forworkdownof234tameacresofgrazing pasturelocatedat ValleyviewGrazingReserve. Wouldliketohaveacutdepthof6"andpossible useofarotovator. Work tobecompleted by June10th.
Pleasesubmitbids byFebruary15to valleyviewgrazingassociation@gmail.com CallEd,780-552-4213withquestions. 92934031januar
LOOKING FOR a 3000 series GPS for John Deere combine. Call Daniel at 780-926-6789.
LOOKING FOR a 3000 series GPS for John Deere combine. Call Daniel at 780-926-6789.
SNO-CO 22" ROTARY separator, c/w variety of extra screens. 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
SNO-CO 30" ROTARY separator. Call Ed 780-6189161 or 780-836-2107.
1948 CATD4 crawler, showing 4,352 hrs, in running cond., asking $11,500. 780-834-6548.
CATD8H dozer blade for sale. Hydraulic tilt on one side. Call 780-618-9161 or 780-836-2107.
1994 WILDERNESS 27.5' fifth wheel, good furniture, appliances, queen bed, roof needs repair, $3000. 780532-3766.
Looking to lease farmland in the GP/Sexsmith/Teepee Creek area. Contact David to discuss options. 780-9786768.
Older, 2-storey house forsale onpavedstreet6 blocksfrom Worsley CentralSchool in Worsley, Alber ta. Complete withfridge,stove,washer anddr yer. Natural gasheaton Worsley waterandsewer. 16’x20’ workshop. Largecornerlotwithlarge gardenspot. Cleanand ready to move into Call 780-835-0452 formore details. 927
Quarter section for sale. All cultivated. 2miles West Cecil Lake Store. Call for details 250-261-1943.
CDCAustensonBarley
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2011 NEWHOLLAND BR7090 round baler, megawide pickup, excellent condition. $30,000. Call Doug 250-219-4139.
2023 KIOTI CK3520, 35 HP, 90 hrs, grapple, bucket, backblade, $39,999/take over payments. Call 780772-9172.
FORAGE VARIETY
HEAVYseed oats, good germination, can deliver, 250-782-0220.
#1 STETTLER WHEAT w/very high protein! Also 13pro wheat,yellow peas, and canola. 780-926-6462.
Oats for sale, milling and feed grade, good bushel weight. Call 780-781-4457.
OATS SCREENING
AVAIL., call Stan, 250-7820220.
HAYBALES, mixed clover, timothy, grass, 1300-1400 lbs., $85 each. 780-5247996, Valleyview.
OAT& WHEATstraw round bales, net-wrapped, approx. 1100lbs. Call John 250-261-8039.
OAT& WHEATstraw round bales, net-wrapped, approx. 1100lbs. Call John 250-261-8039.
Round and square straw bales for sale. Located 12 kms Northeast of Manning, Alberta. 780-781-4457.
ALFALFAHAY, WILL deliver, for more info call Nick, 780-864-9523. Spirit River, AB.
LOOKING FOR ORGANIC red clover seed, bin-run or cleaned. Call Edwin, 780-285-4680.
CONCORD 40' HEAVY duty cultivator, c/w anhydrous kit. 780-8362107.
JD CLOD BUSTERS (harrows), for mounting on plows. 780-836-2107. Manning, AB.
BELARUS 825 TRACTOR, 81HP, cabin,FWA, loader w/bucket, good running condition, $7900 OBO. 780605-1846.
WANTED: STARTER & DIFFERENTIALPINION for Cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. 780-8350601.
2019 JD 4052 TRACTOR, 620 hrs, c/w loader, bucket, & pallet forks. $39,000. Benjamin 780-772-0597.
WANTED: STARTER & DIFFERENTIALPINION for Cockshutt 40 or 50 with Buda gas engine. 780-8350601.
PeaceCountry Hockey Schedule
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Equine Cold Weather Care: Tips to Keep Your Horse Healthy in Winter
Alberta Animal Health Source – January 24, 2025
During the winter season it’s crucial to pay extra attention to the well-being of your animals. Extreme cold weather can pose various challenges to their health and comfort. In this article, we will provide you with tips and insights on equine cold weather care. It is important to remember that donkeys, foals, geriatric, sick, injured, or wet horses, or those not acclimatized to the environment are more susceptible to the cold weather. By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your beloved horses stay happy, healthy, and comfortable throughout the winter months.
PROVIDING SHELTER
One of the most important aspects of equine cold weather care is ensuring adequate shelter (constructed or natural) for your horses. Shelter is essential to protect them from harsh weather conditions such as wind, rain, and snow. Ensure that the shelter provides a safe environment for your horses.
FEEDING HORSES IN WINTER
During winter, horses require additional calories to maintain their body temperature. Feeding extra hay is highly recommended as it helps generate heat during digestion. Monitor your horse’s body condition and adjust the diet accordingly to ensure they receive the necessary nutrition. Consult with a veterinarian or equine nutritionist for personalized feeding recommendations.
WATER SUPPLY FOR HORSES
Access to fresh, unfrozen water is crucial for horses during winter. It is essential to provide them with a constant supply of water. Consider using heated water buckets or tank heaters to prevent freezing and remember to check the water regularly. Warm water can also be provided to encourage horses to drink more during the cold weather. emember, snow and ice are not s fficient water so rces for horses.
HOOF CARE DURING WINTER
Regular hoof care is necessary to keep your horse’s hooves healthy during winter. Schedule regular hoof trimming and check for any issues such as cracks or thrush. Provide a clean and dry area for hoof care to prevent problems and discomfort. Consult with a professional farrier for proper hoof maintenance.
BLANKETING HORSES IN COLD WEATHER
Blanketing can provide additional protection for horses during extreme cold weather, especially if they have a short coat or are clipped. ns re that the blan et fits properly and does not cause any discomfort or rubbing. Regularly check the blanket for any signs of wear and tear, and check your horse under the blanket as well as to assess your horses body condition and identify any rubbing, sores or heat stress.
EXERCISE TIPS FOR WINTER
Regular exercise is essential for keeping your horse’s muscles and joints healthy, even during winter. However, it’s important to adjust the exercise routine based on weather conditions. Avoid overexertion or injury by considering indoor exercises or shorter outdoor sessions during milder weather. Always prioritize the safety and well-being of your horse.
REMEMBER: EACH HORSE IS UNIQUE
By implementing these tips and seeking personalized advice from a veterinarian or equine professional, you can ensure that your horse stays happy, healthy, and comfortable throughout the winter season.
Remember, each horse is unique, and their care may vary based on individual needs. Stay attentive to their well-being and make adjustments as necessary. With proper care and attention, you can enjoy the winter season with your equine companion by your side. If you have questions or concerns over the proper care of your horse, please contact your veterinarian. NH
Fri,Jan3 7:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM LloydminsterBobcats
Sat,Jan4 7:30p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM FortMcMurrayOilBarons
Sun,Jan5 2:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM FortMcMurrayOilBarons
Fri,Jan177:00p.m.DevonXtreme GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Sat,Jan186:00p.m.DevonXtreme GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Tue,Jan217:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM BonnyvillePontiacs
Wed,Jan227:30p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM FortMcMurrayOilBarons
Fri,Jan317:00p.m.BonnyvillePontiacs GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Sat,Feb 16:00p.m.BonnyvillePontiacs GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Fri,Feb 77:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM DevonXtreme
Sat,Feb8 7:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM DevonXtreme
Fri,Feb147:00p.m.WhitecourtWolverines GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
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Tue,Feb187:00p.m.LloydminsterBobcats GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Fri,Feb217:00p.m. GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM CamroseKodiaks
Sat,Feb227:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM DrumhellerDragons
Sun,Feb232:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM DrumhellerDragons
Wed,Feb267:00p.m.BonnyvillePontiacs GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Fri,Feb287:00p.m.WhitecourtWolverines GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Sat,Mar 17:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM WhitecourtWolverines
Fri,Mar 77:00p.m.FortMcMurrayOilBarons GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Sat,Mar 86:00p.m.FortMcMurrayOilBarons GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Tue,Mar117:00p.m GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM DraytonValleyThunder
Fri,Mar147:00p.m.LloydminsterBobcats GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
Sat,Mar156:00p.m.LloydminsterBobcats GRANDEPRAIRIESTORM
REGULARSEASONSTANDINGS(asofSunday, January12,2025) AJHLNORTHPTSGP
WhitecourtWolverines54392510222113792+45
GrandePrairieStorm473622111221134101+33
LloydminsterBobcats443820141320129111+18
F/McMurrayOilBarons414219202111122132-10
BonnyvillePontiacs283712211311104151-47 DevonXtreme223992
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CamroseKodiaks513823102315133118+15
DrumhellerDragons443921162020131114+17 DraytonValleyThunder393716144316113137-24
sGrizzlys293914241053108168-60
Transporting Animals During Cold Weather
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reminds anyone involved in handling or transporting animals to take appropriate measures to protect animals from extreme temperatures.
Every person transporting animals by any means in Canada is legally obligated to ens re that the entire trip incl ding loading, confining, transporting, and nloading does not res lt in in ry, s ffering, or death to animals. eglations apply to all groups involved in the loading, transporting and receiving of animals including owners and producers, processors, assembly centres, feedlots, shippers and drivers.
During the winter months, extra measures should be taken to help protect every animal from the cold temperat re and elements. These can incl de
• adjusting loading density
• providing additional bedding or insulation
• increasing weather protection for animals on vehicles
• delaying transport to wait for warmer temperatures
Transporters sho ld cons lt the ational arm Animal are o ncil s ecommended code of practice for the care and handling of farm animals Transportation.
The ma ority of anadian prod cers and transporters are committed to treating animals h manely. owever, in circ mstances where animals are not appropriately cared for, the A will not hesitate to ta e enforcement actions which may incl de license s spensions, iss ance of charges, fines and possible prosec tions nder vario s federal reg lations. The A also wor s closely with provincial a thorities in cases where provincial animal welfare reg lations are contravened. NH
Peace River Regional District: Re ecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025
Chair eonard iebert recently shared his thoughts on the eace iver egional istrict s journey through 2024, highlighting key challenges, achievements and priorities. e also o tlined the district s vision for .
Leonard Hiebert
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
The omm nity to omm nity sessions emerged as a significant foc s, fostering stronger relationships between local governments and irst ation comm nities. These sessions proved instr mental in addressing shared concerns and developing collaborative sol tions.
saw changes in leadership at the egional oard, with the election of eonard iebert as hair and arcy ober as ice hair. ormer irector of Area , ordan ealy, transitioned to a new role as A for eace iver orth.
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AUCTIONEERSNOTE: We take thisopportunit ytoThankthe Consignors, Bidders& Buyers forthecontinuedsupport!Nowisthetime forTractors, Drills, Tillage &mostany Farm Equipment. Please rememberthedeadline fortheSpring Catalogis Feb28.
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ENHANCED COMMUNICATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
hair iebert emphasi ed the importance of maintaining an open door policy, ens ring transparent and open comm nication with residents. The is committed to ma ing information more accessible to the p blic, recogni ing the evolving needs of the comm nity.
Key initiatives include:
ntrod cing arterly video pdates from the hair p blished thro gh the s channels and local networ s mproving digital platforms thro gh a new website for easier access to regional information and engagement initiatives
ridging the gap between the p blic and the egional istrict by encouraging an open door policy
osting reg lar town halls and comm nity meetings
ontin ing to tili e diverse comm nication channels to reach all residents
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS AND FUTURE CONNECTIONS
hair iebert re ected on the challenges that agric lt ral prod cers have weathered this year with sustained drought, and all residents have shouldered with an aggressive wildfire season. A strong recognition of the resilience, reso rcefulness and positive attitude of Peace region residents is consistently referred resilience and positive attit de of the eace region is a consistent theme and find reso rcef l ways to persevere.
oo ing ahead to , the eace iver egional istrict aims to Strengthen comm nication between the egional istrict and residents Advance emergency management initiatives
•Create a more accessible and transparent website
romote partnerships between the egional istrict and irst ation communities
y foc sing on these areas, the hopes to create a more resilient and connected region. NH
Bourgault Introduces Wing Tank
On 9000 I Series And Model Year 2026 Value Improvements
o rga lt nd stries is pro d to anno nce the model year Series air cart ing Tan option. This innovative option available for next year on the and air carts ma e the with the ing Tan the largest tow behind air seeder on the mar et at b shels. ntrod ced to dealers at the o rga lt Seeds for S ccess event in hoenix, A on ovember th, the ing Tan with shels of seable fill vol me is increasing c stomer prod ctivity and agronomic exibility witho t a separate filling or loading system. This is apacity witho t omplexity.
The ing Tan ilds on the s ccess and evol tion of the o rga lt Saddle Tan which was introd ced with o r c stomer s need for a th tan . The need for not only extra capacity b t a th metered prod ct drove the evol tion in si e of the Saddle Tan . ow as we head into and beyond o r c stomers are contin ing to loo for more capacity and exibility while red cing weight and compaction. h and if yo co ld ma e it cheaper that wo ld be great as well.” ommented eorge ode Territory anager with o rga lt.
e had cooperator prod cers sing the b capacity to seed over acres of canola before refilling with the o rga lt conveyor directly into the tan . ith the acc racy of the load cells and the o rga lt yna al system the prod cer knew exactly what was being applied every acre and could trust their high value prod cts in this increased capacity config ration.”
o rga lt foc sed the design of the ing Tan to maximi e c stomer prod ctivity with shels of seable capacity and allowing more acres in a day with less filling. Standard with small scale load cells to increase acc racy, and an in tan camera for peace of mind. The ing Tan can be tili ed as a reg lar tan to extend acres per fill of prod cts in the main tan s or can be tili ed for maxim m agronomic exibility to apply seed, inoc lants, micro n trients or fertili er. All prod cts can easily be filled directly from the same conveyor as the other tan s. ith sh lid mo nting and the added safety of a f ll catwal with handrails this option will red ce fill times.
An additional benefit of the ing Tan vers s the Saddle Tan config ration is that with it f lly loaded with prod ct, the ing Tan act ally weighs less than the c rrent b Saddle Tan , pallet storage and b l boom. Those prod cers who choose the ing Tan option next year will not be sacrificing soil compaction by carrying more prod ct. This is apacity witho t omplexity. The ing Tan option will be available for order on o rga lt s pcoming model year release on and Air arts. NH
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Parcel4: 70+/-acseedbed,remainderistrees
Parcel5: 40+/-acseedbed, remainderistrees,somelowareas
Parcel6: 40+/-acseedbed, remainderistrees,lowareas
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Government of Canada Announces Approval of Bunge Global SA’s Acquisition of Viterra Limited
Transport Canada – January 14, 2025
The Government of Canada is dedicated to fostering healthy competition, growth and productivity in the transportation and agricultural sectors.
Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced the Government of Canada has approved the acquisition of Viterra imited by global agri b siness nge lobal SA. The decision, firmly rooted in anada’s public interest, comes with extensive terms and conditions to protect competition, enco rage investment in anada and sec re economic benefits for anadians. The terms and conditions help ensure that the acquisition will not have a negative impact on competition in Canada’s grain and oilseed sector, notably for
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grain purchasing in Western Canada and the sale of canola oil in Central and Atlantic Canada. Farmers will have a wide range of competitive options when they sell their canola and other crops, as well as continue to receive fair prices for their produce.
Specifically, the terms and conditions include:
• Bunge’s divestiture of six grain elevators in Western Canada to maintain competitive options for farmers in the region;
• Strict and legally binding controls on Bunge’s minority ownership stake in , another important grain company, to ens re nge cannot in ence G3’s pricing or investment decisions;
• A price protection program for certain purchasers of canola oil in Central and Atlantic Canada to safeguard fair pricing and market stability; etaining iterra s head office in egina for at least five years to protect Canadian jobs;
• A binding commitment from Bunge to invest at least $520 million in Canada within the next five years, which will foster economic growth, prod ctivity and job creation; and ver other conditions intended to enhance the p blic interest benefits of the acquisition. A full list of the terms and conditions is available on the Orders in Council online database.
These comprehensive measures address the concerns raised during the public interest assessment of the acquisition under the Canada Transportation Act.
Quotes: “This decision underscores the importance of promoting economic growth in Canada, while maintaining robust oversight to protect competition and the public interest. We are committed to supporting a strong economy, including in the agricultural, and transportation sectors.” The Honourable Anita Anand Minister of Transport and Internal Trade. NH
Welcome to HH Farmstore
Founded in 2023, husband and wife team Brenden and Joleen Holubowich formed a unique country farm store on their home quarter in Goodfare, Alberta. Located 19 kilometers west of highway 43, between Beaverlodge and Hythe, HH Farmstore opened for business in May 2024.
Tag-teaming the workload, they oversee their farm and business as a strong d o. The yo ng entreprene rs started with a nified plan of opening a b siness at home, that allows them to manage their own farm as well as provide a valuable service to their community.
HH Farmstore is a one-stop shop for agricultural supplies for area micro-farms and large-scale ranches and agricultural businesses. Addressing seasonal needs is primary to their plan with fencing and calving supplies in spring; twine, net wrap and bale wrap in the summer; de-icers and heaters for winter; and year-round seasonal minerals for all livestock and equine.
pen daily, they offer extended ho rs so c stomers can pic p essential products. Joleen shares “For years I struggled to purchase farm and livestock supplies while commuting to and from a full-time job in the city. So being open and accessible to our community is really importance to us.” The store is not only of interest to those who live on a farm, with weekly restock of gift items, locally made products, pet food, farm fresh eggs, and HH Farmstore swag.
ecoming a comm nity h b in their first months has been an exciting per for the couple. The local support has been amazing, attracting hundreds of people to their Grand Opening BBQ, supporters at their Halloween Trick or Trunk event, or the regular evening chit chats at their outdoor picnic tables.
ith the coffee pot always on, their goal is a welcoming friendly atmosphere where visitors become friends and love to stop by! This model seems to be working already, with customers from a 200-kilometer radius in the Peace Region. Perhaps the magic isn t st the s pplies they offer, b t the personal to ch they both bring to their business every day. NH
New Intake Period for Youth Employment and Skills Program
Government of Canada
Applications for the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) will open on January 27, 2025. Supported by an investment of approximately $13.5 million, YESP is an initiative aimed at helping young Canadians access employment opportunities and gain valuable work experience in the agricultural sector, while contributing to the growth of the agricultural community in Canada.
Alberta’s Canola Growers Approve Service Charge Increase
At the 35th Annual General Meeting, held on January 22, 2025, Alberta’s canola growers voted in favour of increasing the canola service to $1.75 per tonne. With Marketing Council approval, the increase, will come into effect on A g st , .
Eligible applicants include producers, agri-businesses, industry associations, provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous organizations and research facilities. Applications from Indigenous employers will be prioritized for the 2025-2026 program year. NH
“Raising the service charge is essential to safeguard the long-term sustainability of Alberta’s canola industry,” said Roger Chevraux, outgoing Board Chair of Alberta Canola. “This investment ensures we can continue to innovate, advocate for our growers, and meet the challenges ahead.”
This decision comes after several years of deficits and reduced reserve funds. The service charge has not increased since , and in ation has significantly impacted purchasing power. With canola production stabilizing around 5.25 million tonnes, the increase will help maintain key services, secure funds for research, and strengthen partnerships with industry gro ps to fill gaps left by government f nding c ts.
The increased service charge will help rebuild Alberta Canola’s reserves to withstand future threats, and ensure continued funding for essential research, grower extension, consumer engagement, and advocacy. This investment ensures Alberta Canola remains resilient and relevant to our canola growers. NH
Alberta Canola – January 23, 2025, Red Deer, AB
Older GPS Receivers Disrupted by Solar Storm
deere.ca – January 23, 2025
According to Tim Marquis, a senior product manager at John Deere, “The biggest impact to the agriculture industry centered on GPS guidance systems. GPS receivers work when a signal is received at regular intervals, much like a beat from a metronome, from a satellite in orbit. During solar storms, that signal hits a ‘fog’ of charged particles and can be lost. And machines can’t know precisely where they are thanks to this interference.”
Why it matters: The event impacted Deere’s customers, many of whom were in the fields for spring planting at the time. The storm affected important navigation signals that ensure accuracy for critical jobs such as planting and spraying.
Not all signals were lost: “Our older StarFire™ receivers such as the SF3000 and SF6000 models seemed to be most affected,” explained Al Savage, manager, StarFire™ Network, John Deere. “Those receivers don’t possess the same capability as the newer SF7000 Series.”
What they’re saying: During the storm, Deere’s SF7000 Series held its own. The receiver is designed to continuously receive correction signals from multiple satellite groups and switch to the strongest signal if one is blocked.
“The latest StarFire receivers normally track about 40 satellites at one time, and with improved antenna technology, can determine which satellite signals are being impacted by the solar storm and discard those signals when it develops its position solution,” said Jason Blanchette, product manager, John Deere. “This means farmers can still achieve sub-inch pass-to pass-accuracy season after season, no matter what’s going on in outer space.” NH
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