FEBRUARY 2017
Canadian Publication Mail Product Agreement No. 40005367
Vol. 27 No. 1
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Annual Bull Sale
Sunday, February 19, 2017 Heartland Livestock Virden, MB Approx 100 Bulls On Offer Reds Blacks Fullbloods JP Liner x Ponderosa
Rocket x Topnotch
BLCC 5D
Crockett x On Target
Ransom x Rochfort
BLCC 3D
Silver Lake Dealer x Endevor
BLCC 38D Sheriff x Ponderosa
JP Liner x Ponderosa
BLCC 269D
BLCC 49D Crosby x Stubby
Sheriff x Red Rock
BLCC 31D
BLCC 69D
BLCC 177D
BLCC 105D
SIMMENTAL FOCUS-5 This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail.............................................................................................7,74 On The Roundup................................................................................................7 Ad Index...........................................................................................................82 New Arrivals......................................................................................................8 A.O Henuset Memorial Award....................................................................38,40 CWA Simmental Show Results...................................................................10,12 CWA Commercial Show Results.....................................................................26 Agribition Sale Results....................................................................................18 CSA Hall Of Fame Inductee............................................................................16 Harvest Hoedown Sale Results........................................................................22 Golden Book Award.........................................................................................14 Maple Lake Stock Farms Female Sale Results................................................30 The Source Sale Results...................................................................................34 MSA Scholarship Heifer Winner......................................................................56 Keystone Konnection Sale Results..................................................................36 SSA Commercial Producer..............................................................................24 SSA Purebred Breeder.....................................................................................18 Simmsational Sale Results..............................................................................42 Shades of the Prairies Sale Results..................................................................46 Bonchuk Farms Female Sale Results...............................................................54 Friday Night Lights Sale Results.....................................................................54 National Trust Sale Results..............................................................................56 Checkers Sale Results......................................................................................56 Fleckvieh Equation Sale Results......................................................................62 Ultimate Red & Black Sale Results.................................................................62 Spring Creek Simmentals Female Sale Results...............................................66 New Year’s Resolution Sale Results................................................................66 McMillen Ranching Herdbuilder Female Sale Results...................................42 Double Bar D Farms Sharing The Herd Production Sale Results...................36 Meadow Acres Maidens Of The Meadow Production Sale Results................46 Stoughton Farms Dispersal Sale Results.........................................................50 Twin Brae Simmentals Bred Female Dispersal Sale Results..........................74 MSA Annual General Meeting Report.............................................................60 MB Youth Beef Roundup 10th Anniversary Event...........................................48 MB Roundup Team Member Excels at Agribition..........................................20
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On The Cover.......... Simmental bulls-meeting the challenges of the beef industry head on! (Photo courtesy of Wilf Davis & LaBatte Simmentals)
Simmental Focus The official publication of the Manitoba Simmental Association published six times per year. Box 2296, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0 PUBLISHER/EDITOR- Joanne Best Phone 204-745-3255 Cell 204-750-2350 Email: jjbest@mymts.net MARKETING & SALES- John Best Cell 204-750-4270 johnbest7654@gmail.com SUBSCRIPTIONS: All members of the Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Simmental Associations receive Simmental Focus free of charge. As well, Simmental Focus is mailed to approximately 2000 commercial producers in the prairie provinces and to interested breeders throughout Canada and the U.S. If you would like to receive Simmental Focus, send your name and COMPLETE mailing address to Simmental Focus, Box 2296, Carman MB R0G 0J0. Outside Canada, please enclose $10 (U.S. Funds) to cover first-class postage. CURRENT CIRCULATION: 3400 POSTMASTER: Please return undelivered covers to: Simmental Focus, Box 2296, Carman, MB R0G 0J0 ADVERTISING RATES Full Color Black & White Full Page $450 $400 Half Page $275 $225 Quarter Page $160 $125 Business Card $60 $50 *GST must be added to above rates. Contract rates available on request. The publisher reserves the right to accept or refuse any advertising or editorial material. All contents under copyright of Simmental Focus. Printed by The Prolific Group, Winnipeg, MB Canadian Publication Mail Product #40005367 Upon placing an ad, the advertiser agrees the publisher shall not be liable beyond the cost of the advertisement where error has occurred. The publisher makes every attempt to ensure the material printed is correct.
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Down The Trail.............
February 12 Diamond M Ranch 6th Annual Bull Sale, Estevan, SK February 16 M & J Farms Bull Sale, Russell, MB February 19 Bonchuk Farms Annual Bull Sale, Virden, MB February 20 Rendezvous Farms “Holiday Monday” 13th Annual Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Ste Rose du Lac, MB Select Opportunity Bull Sale, Olds, AB February 22 Crossroad Farms 11th Annual Bull Sale, Shell Lake, SK February 23 12th Annual Robb/Hoegl Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK February 27 Muirhead Cattle Co. Simmental & SimmAngs Bull Sale, Shellbrook, SK February 28 Double Bar D “Best of Both Worlds” Bull & Female Sale, Grenfell, SK Peace Country Bull Sale, Beaverlodge, AB March 1 Erixon Simmentals Annual Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon, SK 22ndAnnual Herdmaster Bull Sale, Camrose, AB March 2 Pheasantdale Simmentals Bull Sale, Balcarres, SK March 3 LaBatte Simmentals with guest Meadow Acres Farm 37th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SK March 3-5 Rainbow River Simmentals Online Bull Sale March 4 McMillen Ranching Ltd. Annual Bull Sale, Carievale, SK March 5 Bull Spectrum Simmental Sale, Innisfail, AB R Plus Simmentals Annual Bull Sale, Estevan, SK March 6 Ashworth Farm & Ranch Simmental Bull Sale, Oungre, SK Canadian Central Bull & Female Sale, Winnipeg, MB (continued on page 74)
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.....Happy New Year y’all! How’s everybody enjoying this winter on the prairies...from bone chilling temperatures, blizzards and storm days to sunny and above zero, all in the same month....sure makes for a lot of extra chores and bull sale pictures, well, let’s not go there! I’m goin’ back to Vegas! ....We had a great time at the NFR, and it really is the city that never sleeps! Not a clock anywhere to be found! We were able to take in 2 nights at the rodeo and were amazed at the hype, the efficiency and the pride in the sport, and were quite proud to cheer on the Canadian contestants. We walked, and walked, and walked taking in the sights and sounds on The Strip, and Freemont Street, somehow I think downtown Winnipeg ain’t got nothin’ on Freemont! If you have never been, you should go, you won’t regret it, I promise! ...We arrived back into Winnipeg in true Manitoba fashion, to a blizzard, closed roads and no school. Welcome home..... .....Did you get to have your Christmas turkey? Mother Nature messed up many plans this holiday season, I sure hope you got to spend some time with your loved ones.... ........Get well wishes to Marnee Bonchuk, Bonchuk Farms, Solsgirth, MB who is battling a nasty virus, hope you’re on the mend soon... and to all men affected by the horrible and dreaded “man cold”, I feel ya brothers, there isn’t enough chicken noodle soup and Buckley’s in the world to kill that nasty bug... chins up boys, you got this, nothin’ a shot of Fireball won’t fix! ..... A few new faces to introduce to the world, a couple of cuties, flip over the page and have a peek... ......And bull sale season is upon us once again and even though prices may have dipped a little, the demand for good Simmental bulls that can add pounds to your crossbreeding program will still be high, so study those catalogues and do your homework, there will be lots of good ones to choose from! ....Until next time, fuel up the farm truck, put yer banker on speed dial, and let’s go shoppin! Meet you in the bull pens......John
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New Arrivals
Owen Thomas Marchant was born November 19, 2016 weighing 9 lbs 5 oz. Welcoming Owen are parents Tom & Laura Marchant, Tri Star Cattle Co., Arden, MB.
Introducing McCoy Jay Glasman, born December 16, 2016 weighing 6 lbs 9 oz and 19.5� long. Proud parents are Jared & Chelsey and grandparents Miles & Bonnie Glasman of M & J Farms, Russell, MB.
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Canadian Western Agribition Simmental Show
November 23, 2016 Regina, SK Judge: Dave Durie, Vegreville, AB
Junior Champion Heifer Calf Jackson Rose 23D exhibited by Chance Jackson, Sedley, SK
Reserve Senior Champion Heifer Calf Erixon Lady 24D exhibited by Erixon Simmentals, Clavet, SK
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer Calf Wheatland Lady 6119D exhibited by Wheatland Cattle Co., Bienfait, SK
Reserve Junior Champion Female New Trend Karizma 5C exhibited by New Trend Cattle Co., Strathmore, AB
Grand Champion Female Rock Star Latisha 1608D & Outlaw Prima Donna 1B exhibited by Lone Star Angus, Sylvan Lake, AB
Senior Champion Heifer Calf Mader All Day All Night 6D exhibited by Mader Ranches, Carstairs, AB
Reserve Senior Champion Female Mader/CS/Rust Cruz 3D & LFE BS Violet 641A exhibited by Mader Ranches Additional Owners: Canadian Donors, Rust Mountain View Ranch
Junior Champion Female & Reserve Champion Female TWST Lizzie Hearts 56C exhibited by Twisted Sisters Livestock, Lloydminster, AB Additional Owners: Meghan Hoffman, Brianna Kimmel
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Agribition Show Results (continued from page 10)
Junior Champion Bull Calf BGS/BM Captain Scream 63D exhibited by Black Gold Simmentals, Lloydminster, SK Reserve Junior Champion Bull Calf Wheatland Bull 6129D exhibited by Wheatland Cattle Co.
Senior Champion Bull Calf Erixon Lad 47D exhibited by Erixon Simmentals
Reserve Senior Champion Bull Calf Barlee Ranger Smith exhibited by Barlee Simmentals, Shawville, PQ
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Reserve Junior Champion Bull Rock Star Capone 5C exhibited by Lone Star Angus Additional Owners: Fallen Timber Farms, Chet & Jamie Jans
Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor was awarded to Wheatland Cattle Co.
Grand Champion Bull & Senior Champion Bull Reserve Grand Champion Bull & Reserve Senior Wheatland Royal Flush 435 exhibited by Wheatland Cattle Co. Champion Bull Additional Owners: JP Cattle Co Harvie Red Summit 54B, exhibited by Harvie Ranching, Olds, AB
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Thank you to our 2016 heifer buyers, your support of our program is greatly appreciated! Ramsey Stock Farms Downhill Simmentals Peterbuilt Simmentals Creekside Cattle Co. Perkin Land & Cattle Northhill Simmentals Tyson McRae Crestview Land and Cattle
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Gordon Awarded Golden Book Award
Bob’s first introduction to Simmentals was in 1968 while showing Shorthorn cattle in Billings, Montana. He was touring the Midland Test Station and observed the first half-blood bull and decided he needed to get involved in the Simmental breed. Bob along with Donn Mitchell and Travis Smith were the only Canadians to attend the 1969 meeting of the American Simmental Association. Later that year, Bob and Donn organized the Thomas and Draper families, Ross Mitchell and along with Donn and the Gordon Bros., the five entities formed Bar 5 Simmentals. Bar 5 became one of Canada’s most recognized and prestigious Simmental operations in the years following. Bob participated in the first Canadian Simmental organizational meeting in August 1969. In 1970, Bob and the Mitchell’s toured Switzerland and France to select full-blood cattle for Bar 5 Simmentals. In November 1971, while selling cattle in Calgary, Bob spotted the bull, Lacombe Achilles, who Bar 5, Clements Bar C, and Chester Martin purchased for $52,000. Achilles Cattle Co. was then formed with Bob the General Manager. Bob displayed Achilles all across the United States at major shows like Denver, Fort Worth, Jackson, MS, and Baton Rouge, LA. There was so much demand for Achilles’ semen, it was immediately distributed as soon as it could be collected in Fort Collins, CO. In 1973 Kinnaber Cattle Co. sold their shares in Bar 5 and dispersed their Simmental herd in 1974 due to time commitments. All five of Bob’s children showed Simmental steers to championship levels. The Gordon’s Grand Champion Steer at the 1975 Canadian Western Agribition sold for $18.00/lb to several Simmental breeders to promote the breed. Later in life, Bob and his wife, Joyce were employed by Western Breeders and Alta Genetics selecting bulls of all breeds. They toured France, Germany and Austria in 1995 selecting Simmental Fleckvieh bulls and embryos. Bob was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1995 and Bob and Joyce were inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2007. Bob continued to follow all cattle events during his retirement. Bob passed away peacefully July 29, 2016 at Boissevain, Manitoba. Bob is survived by Joyce, wife of 57 years and children Lois McRae, Shirley Kaufman, Sheila Jensen, Lynn Gordon and Bruce Gordon. Bob’s children and grandchildren are involved in the agricultural industry in Canada and United States.
Pictured left to right: Lee McMillen, CSA President; Blair McRae, Melissa McRae, Sheila Jensen, Joyce Gordon, Lois McRae, Bruce Holmquist, General Manager of the CSA.
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McMillen Inducted Into CSA Hall Of Fame
It started in 1969 when a local AI technician bred half of McMillen Ranching’s Hereford and Angus base cowherd to Simmental (Parisien) and the other half Charloais. In their feedlot and cow calf operation, the Simmental sired calves excelled, and the next year Simmental was chosen as the way to go. McMillen Bros. (Jim & Mike) registered their first half blood Parisien, Galant and Bismarck calves in 1971 under the name of McMillen Bros. The farm was incorporated in 1973 and membership was issued as McMillen Ranching Ltd. The first of 3 imported females were MRL Bellette in 1972 followed by Cossette & Diva over the next two years. The first year Left to right (back row)- Lee McMillen, Jim McMillen, Bruce Jim applied for importation permits, he was declined Holmquist, Georgie McMillen, Kelly Ashworth, Past President of the CSA; Shandi McMillen, Kaley McMillen. Left to as government officials didn’t believe he was going to have a future in the breed Simmental. After 47 years, right (front row)- Erin McMillen, Lainee McMillen and Lance McMillen. almost 700 registered Simmental breeding females and numerous accomplishments in the breed, here they stand. Jim may be the only importer of Simmental cattle to Canada still involved on a daily basis in the day to day operation of the business. For almost half of a century Jim, his family and MRL have lived and breathed Simmental cattle. Promoting the breed in early years at the first Canadian Western Agribition and Brandon Ag Ex shows, as well as several summer events including Estevan, Swift Current and Yorkton. He was also a founding member of the Border 9 group of southeast Saskatchewan, and southwest Manitoba Simmental breeders. In the 1980’s the prelude to spring group was formed with Mike Bauche, Andy George, Leroy Berry and MRL, promoting and marketing genetics in southeast Saskatchewan. In the early 90’s as the boys came home from playing hockey, they possessed the same passion for Simmental cattle they had been exposed to and enjoyed since they were youngsters. Herd expansion throughout the 90’s and increased promotion and breeding improvements were made displaying cattle at Agribition, Ag Ex, Edmonton’s Farmfair with numerous Champion banners. Over the years, MRL has went from humble beginnings of selling a few ½ blood bulls out of the front pen in the yard to marketing 175 bulls annually at the ranch sales facility, each year in March, many of which are leading AI and natural sires in today’s competitive Simmental business. Along the way cattle have been marketed to Europe, Australia, Mexico, several U.S. States and Canada wide. A simple philosophy of raising Simmental cattle that are structurally sound, with the ability to excel under ranch conditions with a strong emphasis put on maternal traits and cow families and a modest and honest marketing strategy has developed over the years to stand the test of time. The fourth generation is now active on the ranch. As any purebred breeder knows, a lot of hours and hard work are invested but Jim & Georgie and their family Lee and Erin, Dave and Chris, Ed and Marjie, Carolyn and Trent and all the grandkids, would not trade it for anything and feel blessed to have invested in a tremendous breed of cattle involving many great people and friends. It has been a rewarding half of a century and not over anytime soon. The prestigious Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame award is given to past or present CSA members who have contribut ed to the expansion and growth of the Simmental breed, and who are leaders not only within the Association, but also within the Canadian Beef Industry. Incductees are nominated by their fellow Simmental breeders and recognized for their involvement in their provincial association and their contribution to the CSA.
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46th Annual Agribition Simmental Sale
November 23, 2016 Regina, SK
2016 Saskatchewan Simmental Association Purebred Breeder Of The Year
4 bred heifers ave $11,688 24 open heifers ave $7,488 3 embryos ave $7,800 31 lots grossed $251,150 ave $8,102 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 2- HTH Honey 47C, s- LFE Strong Arm 815Z, ds- Rocky Hills Token, bred to WFL Absolute 51Y, consigned by Hilltop Holdings, Radville, SK sold to Sun Rise Simmentals, Spy Hill, SK & JP Cattle Co., McAuley, MB for $20,000 Lot 1- SVS Blk Lizzy 533C, s- SVS Milwaukee 53A, ds- JS Sure Bet 4T, bred to WFL Absolute 51Y, consigned by Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley, SK sold to Mader Ranches, Carstairs, AB for $13,500 High Selling Open Heifers Lot 12- McIntosh Nashville 2D, s- McIntosh Big Dog 29B, ds- Twin Brae Tennasee 5X consigned by McIntosh Livestock, Maymont, SK sold to Skytrack Ranch, Lloydminster, SK for $13,500 Lot 29- Sly Elles Power & Elegance, s- HC Power Drive 88H, ds- SVF Steel Force S701 consigned by Double R Farms, Edmonton, AB sold to Dylan Fuller, Lacombe, AB for $12,000 Lot 10- Mader Shiver N Shake 78D, s- Mader WOlfe Pack 150A, ds- TNT Gunner N208 consigned by Mader Ranches sold to Diamond M Ranch, Estevan, SK for $10,500 Lot 9- Mader Happy Hour 44D, s- Mader Wolfe Pack 150A, ds- Mader P Blk Ransom 23U consigned by Mader Ranches sold to Walgren Farms, Edgerton, AB for $10,000 Lot 18- CMS Zaila 629D, s- MAF R Horizon 7Y, dsLCHMN Body Builder 7303F consigned by CzechMate Livestock, Carstairs, AB sold to Quinn Wilson, Calgary, AB for $10,000 Lot 19- RF Cheyenne 642D, s- Come As U R Red Rocket, ds- TNT Top Gun R244 consigned by Rancier Farms, Killam, AB sold to Downhill Simmentals, Minnedosa, MB for $10,000
Dave and Krista Erixon own and operate Erixon Simmentals Inc. at Clavet, Saskatchewan. They have been at the top of the breed in Saskatchewan for a number of years. They often have multiple championship banners from different shows throughout the year, high selling females at fall sales and are selling bulls into many top purebred and commercial herds across Canada. Dave and Krista have recently completed the succession of their family farm from his parents Bob and Kim. Throughout this transition their passion for the breed is obvious as they have grown the herd to nearly 200 breeding females and are incorporating some of the best genetics available through extensive A.I and embryo use. Both Dave and Krista volunteer time to our breed and the cattle industry. You will often see them judging various 4-H shows and exhibitions. Dave has been a director with the SSA for 9 years and served as president from 2013-2015. He has also served on the CSA breed improvement committee. In our opinion Erixon Simmentals Inc epitomize what it means to be a Purebred Breeder and are worthy of your recognition.
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Manitoba Roundup Team Member Excels At Agribition
Samantha Rimke of Oak Lake, Manitoba earned the 4th overall top judge award at the Canadian National 4-H and Youth Judging competition at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina Saskatchewan in November. Samantha was awarded a cash prize along with a belt buckle. Adam Harms of Cartwright was also a member of the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup team. Canadian National 4H & Youth Judging Competition helps develop the skills of our young agriculture judges, judging various species of livestock and forages. The competitors have the opportunity to attend and view one of the world’s largest international agricultural marketplaces at Agribition. Each year, Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup selects the members to represent their team at Agribition at their annual Junior weekend for all Junior cattle enthusiasts under the age of 25 years of age. 10th annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup will be held August 4, 5 and 6th, 2017 in Neepawa, Manitoba.
BERT’S NR SIMMENTALS Consigning 8 Bulls To Transcon’s
PREMIUM BEEF BULL SALE March 15th in Neepawa, MB Berts Dakota 7D
Berts Drake 3D
HOMO POLLED
Revelstock x Lakota
HOMO POLLED
Sheriff x Crosby
BERT’S NR SIMMENTALS
Norbert, Pam, Sam & Nathan de Rocquigny Haywood, MB Ph: 204-745-7930 (cell) Visit us online at www.BertsNRSimmentals.com www.facebook.com/BertsNRSimmentals
View sale catalogue online at www.transconlivestock.com
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2016 Saskatchewan Simmental Association Commercial Breeder Of The Year
RBD Ranch is a second generation family farm run by Barry and Juanita McKim and Dean and Karen McKIm. Their father parents Robert Kenneth and Gladys McKim started out their grain and cattle farm in 1957 with Barry and Dean joining the operation in 1978 and growing RBD Ranch into the cattle and grain operation that it is today. Barry and Juanita have three children and two grandsons. Their daughters Nadya and Nicole continue to be active in the cattle industry as well as 4H club leaders. Dean married Karen McKim and they have two children Karlie and Dustin McKim both are active in 4H. Along with hockey and skating. RBD Ranch calves out 480 head of cattle, keeping 170 replacement heifers each year. They will keep 50 or 60 for themselves and sell the rest as breed heifers. They background the other calves till late January early February. In the winter they use swath grazing so the cattle can stay out till close to calving. In the summer they rotational graze their cattle on mostly prairie grass. RBD credits the maternal attributes to the bulls they chose. Simmentals stand out among the breeds for their feet and leg structure and their milking abilities. They breed in soundness to animals that many other breeds lack. The longevity of the bulls and their offspring are another attribute that keeps Simmental top of RBD’s list when it comes breeding time. They run a 60 day breeding program with calving beginning February with their bred heifers with most being finishing by the time the cows start in March. Over the years RBD Ranch has shown at Agribition winning Grand and Reserve championships with the bred heifer pens. They also have shown prospect steers in the early years. They will be selling their bred heifers this year on December 29, at Johnstone’s in Moose Jaw anyone interested in having a look at their offering are welcome to come visit the farm just south of Milestone off of highway 6. RBD has an extensive farming program that compliments the cattle side. This keeps them busy year around.
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POWER BULLS & HEIFER BULLS ON OFFER HORNED FLECKS/FULLBLOODS POLLED FLECKS/FULLBLOODS POLLED PUREBRED REDS POLLED PUREBRED BLACK BLAZE
Priced for Private Treaty sale, passing the savings on to our customers! Fleck Sires: Anchor T Impact, Champs Bravo, Elm Tree Titan, Rickardtown Jumbo, Gibbons Jeremiah, MFL Country, CEN Laredo, Great Guns TX Gus, WKF Romeo, Big Sky Bacardi, Cherry Creek Carlsberg, Great Guns Ramses, Sibelle Goldorak, Lone Stone Barbosa Purebred Sires: LBR Crocket, LHVS Red Titan, NLC Mr Justice, Jonseys Thor, AJB Sting Ray, Double Bar D True Grit
Trevor & Amy Peters and Family T cell: 204-741-0967 A cell: 204-573-3039 Brad Smith 204.723.0254 Matt & Marguerite Smith 204.723.2293 or 204.528.7423
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Canadian Western Agribition Commercial Show November 24, 2016 Judge: Blair McRae, Brandon, MB
Champion Simmental Bulls Bull Pen Alley JP Cattle Co., McAuley, MB
Reserve Champion Simmental Bulls Bull Pen Alley McIntosh Livestock, Maymont, SK
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Open Replacements Heifers Jackson Family Farm, Humboldt, SK
Grand Champion Pen of Bred Replacement Heifers Westman Farms, Vermillion, AB
Grand Champion Pen of Open Replacements Heifers Blairswest Land & Cattle, Drake, SK
Champion Pen of 10 Open Replacements Sentes Farms, Raymore, SK
Emma Thorgilsson, Triple T Diamond Simmentals, Lundar, MB cuddles with her new purchase at the Harvest Hoedown Sale in Neepawa, MB. (Photo courtesy of AJB Livestock) Reserve Champion Pen of 10 Open Replacements - Sentes Farms
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Premium Beef Bull Sale
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March 15, 2017 Neepawa, MB POLLED, HETERO BLK
HOMO POLLED, HETERO BLK
RKTS 5D
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RKTS 40D
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RKTS 13D HOMO POLLED, HETERO BLK
RKTS 16D HOMO POLLED, HOMO BLK
RKTS 9D
RKTS 18D
A select group of yearling bulls that have been hand selected for calving ease, performance and temperment. All bulls polled and color tested. The Taylor’s Box 1353 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Kyle: 204-867-7918 Brendon: 204-867-0229 Rick: 204-867-7551 www.facebook.com/RKTSimmental
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22nd Annual Harvest Hoedown November 28, 2016 Neepawa, MB 17 blk PB bred heifers ave $5,494 1 blk PB open heifer $2,200 18 FB bred heifers ave $4,697 3 FB open heifers ave $4,133 18 PB bred heifers ave $4,231 2 PB open heifers ave $3,950 59 lots grossed $276,600 ave $4,688 High Selling Lots Lot 20- NAC 86C, s- EGC Moneystripe 82A, ds- MJ Red Rock 49M, conisgned by Northern Light Simmentals, Rossburn, MB sold to High Bluff Stock Farms, Inglis, MB for $13,000 Lot 38- Triple T Gypsy 8C, s- Sibelle Coda 17A, dsDouble Bar D Adonis 603N, consigned by Triple T Diamond Simmentals, Lundar, MB sold to Beechinor Bros. Simmentals, Bentley, AB for $11,750 Lot 9- SBSF Black Cameo 70C, s- CMS Sochi 307A, ds- ACS Black Jack 758T, consigned by Schweitzer Simmentals, Decker, MB sold to Creekside Cattle Co., Eden, MB For $11,000 Lot 43- PWK Ms Carla 78A 10C, s- KWA FLYF Red Mountain 16Z, ds- WFL Mr Westway 85X, consgined by Workman Farms, Minto, MB sold to McRuer Simmentals, Boissevain, MB For $9,250 Lot 45- PWK Ms Blk Candy 42Z 19C, s- More’s Tank 108Y, ds- Wheatland Bull 15X, consigned by Workman Farms sold to WLB Livestock, Douglas, MB For $9,000 Lot 17- NAC Justice 61C, s- ACS Advantage 349A, ds- 3D Trustin 47T, consigend by Northern Light Simmentals sold to LaBatte Simmentals, Gladmar, SK for $8,750 Lot 13- NAC 20C, s- WFL Absolute 51Y, ds- MRLN Rogar, consigned by Northern Light Simmentals sold WLB Livestock for $8,500 BOOKING DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS FEBRUARY 10. CALL/TEXT JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL JJBEST@MYMTS.NET TO BOOK YOUR SPACE!
Maple Lake Stock Farms Female Sale
November 28, 2016 Hartney, MB 96 Bred Commercial Females Average $2268 High Selling Female A Wheatland High Voltage 122Y daughter bred to IPU Roughrider 2T sold to T & M Livestock, St. Claude for $2,800 Volume Buyers: Randy Henuset, Pipestone, MB & Derrick Bolton, Pierson, MB 16 buyers were all repeat customers.
Simmental Wins President’s Classic Bull Show
BG S/BM Captain Scream 63D, exhibited by Black Gold Simmentals, Lloydminster, SK was named President’s Classic Champion at 2016 CWA.
ATTENTION ALL COWS WRITE DOWN DAY YER GOING TO CALVE DAY HOUR NEED HELP YES NO A little calving humor. Many hours, day and night, are spent at the barn, making sure those momma cows are looked after and are gettin’ the job done. If only it were that easy!
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The Source Of Elite Simmental Genetics Sale December 5, 2016 Lloydminster, AB 47 bred heifers ave $5,534 24 open heifers ave $4,506 1 bull calf $10,500 72 lots grossed $378,750 ave $5,261
High Selling Lots Lot 4- Crossroad Degree 294A, s- Crossroad Bartender 380W consigned by Crossroad Farms, Shell Lake, SK sold to Westgold Farms, Vermillion, AB & Rusylvia Cattle Co., Minburn, AB for $22,000 Lot 11- Crossroad Dicolette 87D s- FBF1/SF Ignition, s- Wheatland Bull 680S consigned by Crossroad Farms sold to Meadow Acres Farms, Lampman, SK for $12,750 Lot 14- Black Gold Ms Flora 13D, s- Shawacres Jahari 50L consigned by Black Gold Simmentals, Lloydminster, SK sold to Lone Stone Farms, Westlock, AB for $10,500 Lot 76- BARK KR Redwood 10D, s- LFE Red Casino 3036X, ds- TNT Dynamite Black L137 consigned by Aumack Simmentals, Rabbit Lake, SK sold to Crocus Simmentals, Swift Current, SK for $10,500 Lot 3- Crossroad Corsage 159C, s- Crossroad Degree 294A, ds- Branded Beef LCC L397L consigned by Crossroad Farms sold to Weal Cattle Co., Assinboia, SK for $8,750
CANADIAN CENTRAL BULL & FEMALE SALE MONDAY MARCH 6, 2017 1 PM WINNIPEG LIVESTOCK SALES, WINNIPEG, MB
Top Quality PROVEN GENETICS for your consideration
On Offer: TWL Dayton 31D
S: Hills Wild Child
6 Simmental Yearling Bulls TWL Devlin 422D
S: FBF1 Combustible
4 Limousin Yearling Bulls TWL Manie 238D
S: TWL Iron Badger
View catalogue online at www.buyagro.com Gary, Josie & Mary Jane Robinson Box 412 Treherne, MB Ph: 204-723-2275 Cell: 204-526-5010 Email: twinoaklimousin@hotmail.ca
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38th Annual Keystone Konnection Simmental Sale December 6, 2016 Brandon, MB Sim Acta heifer calf show winners: 1. Lot 33- Mar Mac Farms 2. Lot 54- Northern Light Simmentals 3. Lot 58- Calvin Workman The two winning contestants in the draw were Carly Jo Carson and Neil Carson who split $1,350 to purchase an animal in the sale.
8 Bulls ave $4,250 10 heifer calves ave $3,465 36 bred heifers ave $3,956 54 lots grossed $211,050 ave $3,908 High Selling Bulls Lot 6- Cherry Creek Hendrix 34C, a polled Full Fleck son of Sibelle Dirty Harry consigned by Cherry Creek Farms, Boissevain, MB sold for $6,000 to D+D George, MB Lot 8- Cherry Creek Epic 3D, a polled Full Fleck son of FGAF Magnum 901Z, consigned by Cherry Creek Farm sold for $6,000 to Kevin Lang, SK High Selling Bred Females Lot 31- Mar Mac Southern Belle, a homo polled black daughter of Swan Lake Tombstone consigned by Mar Mac Farms, Brandon, MB sold for $10,000 to Schweitzer Simmentals, Decker, MB Lot 39- More’s Ms Callie 508C, a black polled daughter of Hooks Shear Force consigned by More Bros Simmentals, Virden, MB sold for $8,000 to Creekside Simmentals, Neepawa, MB High Selling Heifer Calf Lot 33- Mar Mac Cover Girl 115D, a homo polled black Heifer Calf sired by MRL Predestined 63B sold for $7,250 to Carly Jo Carson ( Northern Light Simmentals), Rossburn, MB Lot 58- CW Demi 19D, a black polled female sired by Black Joker consigned by Blair and Calvin Workman, Rossburn, MB sold for $4,500 to Percyview Simmentals, SK Volume buyer Creekside Cattle Co -5 head
Double Bar D Farms Sharing the Herd Fall Female Sale
December 7, 2016 Grenfell, SK 24 Fleckvieh Bred Heifers ave $7,264.58 2 Fleckvieh Bred Cows ave $4,625 21 Fleckvieh Open Heifers ave $6,321.43 23 Blk PB Bred Heifers av $7,475 16 Blk PB Open Heifers ave $5,231.25 2 Blk PB Cows ave $15,125 5 Red PB Bred Heifers ave $7,350 7 Red PB Open Heifers ave $5,000 1 Pregnant Recip $6,000 7 Sim/Angus Bred Heifers ave $4,607.14 107 lots grossed $709,000 ave $6,626.17 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 6 - Double Bar D Josie 288B sired by MFI Jeremiah 9022 was purchased by G & B Feeders, Paradise Hill, SK for $29,000 Lot 32 - Double Bar D Feather 575B sired by JF American Pride 0987X was purchased by Woodford Simmentals, Stratford, Wisconsin, USA for $18,000 Lot 46A - Double Bar D Susan 558B sired by SVS Captain Morgan 11Z was purchased by Black Gold Simmentals, Lloydminster, SK for $11,500 High Selling Open Heifers Lot 83 - Double Bar D Peg 281C sired by MFI Jeremiah 9022 was purchased by Woodford Simmentals for $16,000 Lot 2 - Double Bar D Hallie 401D sired by SVS Captain Morgan 11Z was purchased by Quinn Wilson, Calgary, AB for $12,750 Lot 96 - Double Bar D Kota 602C sired by SVS Captain Morgan 11Z was purchased by Kyle Ashworth, Oungre, SK for $12,000 High Selling Bred Cows Lot 60 - Double Bar D Brett 454B sired by JF American Pride 0987X was purchased by Brad Dundas, Outlaw Cattle, Hussar, AB for $26,000 Lot 28 - Double Bar D Josie 105A sired by ABR Sir Arnolds Image was purchased by North Hill Simmentals, Bruderheim, AB for $4,750
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A.O Henuset Memorial Distinguished Service Award For 2016
When Blair McRae phoned a couple of days ago and informed us that we were being presented with the MSA (A.O. Henuset ) memorial of distinguished breeders we were honored and humbled to be considered for this prestigious award! We started our farming career with just a few commercial cows and a Charolais bull (Barry’s family had used Charolais in their herd). However, Glenda had worked at Western Breeders in White City for a few years before they were married, and the new Simmental bulls coming into stud were her favorite. So it did not take long for Barry to change his mind to try this new breed out, especially after we calved out the calves from our first bull- a 7/8 bull from Clements Bar C Ranch. When those first calves weighed up we were definitely hooked on Simmental! We paid a yearly membership for a while and then decided to take the plunge and bought a lifetime membership to the CSA in 1980. Little did we know from that point on how much being a Simmental breeder was going to influence our future. We started going to sales, meeting breeders and getting very excited about this breed and how it could change our lives – at that time commercial cows were selling for less than $100 and calves were selling for 25-30 cents a pound. Developing our herd in the early years was a slow process as we needed to sell bred heifers to keep the farm viable since we had started from scratch. Selling purebred heifers for 2 or 3 times as much as commercial heifers sure kept the banker happy though! We started showing cattle, but we did not have a hot clue at first what we were doing! Despite the extra work that was involved we found it was great fun and everyone on the show road was very helpful and friendly. Showing cattle and attending sales was a family event with Kerrie and Joey working along with us. At this time Pat Spraggs and Glenda formed Cotton Candy Simmentals and took their own cattle on the road too, they even custom showed for other breeders. One year at Agribition they looked after 16 head – needless to say there was not too much socializing! We belonged to a few associations and sat on the Boards of many – including the MSA, Yellowhead, Swan Valley and West Central. As time went on and we needed to market more head, our good friend Allan Preston teamed up with us to start the Harvest Hoedown Sale with a select group of breeders. We went on to form the Premium Beef Bull Sale which was co-managed with Brian Bouchard. Dolphe Henuset was like family to us, taking Barry under his wing when they went on the road to select cattle for various sales. Barry remembers him saying “You have to go into this breed with an open mind, be critical when you have to and embrace the good qualities when you see them.” Barry and Dolphe went on quite a few road trips until his health prevented him from continuing. Wilf Davis took over in helping Barry with the selection process and then eventually Brian Bouchard became his travelling partner. Many yards were visited and a lot of cattle were viewed over the years. Since Barry was an auctioneer, Lyndon Hutchings convinced him that he could be a ringman too. So for many of the sales that Barry worked he travelled with a lot of pioneer breeders such as Ralph Whitfield, Bob Duncan, Ed Penonzek, Allan McRae, Wilf Chegwin, and Dean Henuset just to name a few. They all shared freely of their knowledge. Working the ring with Lyndon was an exciting experience especially the early Bar 5 sales. Meeting so many new people and renewing old friendships at the sales and shows were our only holidays. We started out with Simmentals almost 40 years ago and we will end with Simmentals as they have taken us through highs and lows of farming. If it wasn’t for this wonderful diverse breed we would not be where we are today. It stands to say that the people in the Simmental breed are good people and it has been our pleasure to have worked with and known the great breeders of the past and we acknowledge the dedication of the young generation taking this breed forward. We would like to thank the MSA for adding us to the list of A.O. Henuset Memorial Distinguished Service Award. Barry and Glenda Chescu, Twin Brae Simmentals
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Transcon’s 39th Annual Simmsational Sale
McMillen Ranching HerdBuilder ’16 Sale
December 8, 2016 Moose Jaw, SK
December 9, 2016 Carievale, SK
9 blk PB bred heifers ave $10,728 2 FB bred heifers ave $9,750 28 PB bred heifers ave $8,257 3 blk open heifers ave $5,583 3 PB open heifers ave $2,733 45 lots grossed $372,200 ave $8,271
32 Red Simmental Bred Heifers ave $5,539 16 Black Simmental Bred Heifers ave $6,172 12 Open Simmental Heifers ave $4,541 11 Angus Bred Heifers ave $4,009 20 Red Commercial Bred Heifers ave $2,270 14 Black Commercial Heifers ave $2,200 12 Commercial Angus Bred Heifers ave $2,492 117 Heifers grossed $480,700 ave $4,109
High Selling Lots Lot 1-IPU 197X Pocahontas 61C, s- IPU Red Zone 16A, dsTNT Accelerator S226, consigned by LaBatte Simmentals, Gladmar, SK sold to Red Top Livestock, Lousana, AB & Beechinor Bros. Simmentals, Bentely, AB for $29,000 Lot 2- IPU 89W Ms Noremac 66C, s- IPU Red Zone 16A, ds- TNT Gunner N208 conisgned by LaBatte Simmentals sold to Quinn Wilson, Calgary, AB for $25,000 Lot 13- Sunny Valley Destiny 35C, s- SVS Captain Morgan 11Z, ds- Nichols Blk Destiny D12 consigned by Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley, SK sold to Westgold Farms Ltd., Minburn, AB & Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB for $21,000 Lot 10- IPU Temptress Clair 105C, s- MRL El Tigre 52Z, dsTCF/RCC Temptation GJ640 consigned by LaBatte Simmentals sold to Czech-Mate Livestock, Carstairs, AB for $20,000 Lot 6- IPU 209P Ms. Red Zoe 140C, ds- Hart Red Chief J242, consigned by LaBatte Simmentals sold to Packey Ag Ventures Inc., Lafleche, SK for $15,000 Lot 7- IPU Black Jewel 2C, s- Crossroad Black Bolt 263A, ds- IPU Red Nugget 132N consigned by LaBatte Simmentals sold to Black River Farms, Sutton, ON for $15,000 Lot 5- IPU Red Ms. Mia Zoe 116C, s- IPU Red Zone 16A, ds- IPU Red Zone 16A consigned by LaBatte Simmentals sold to R Plus Simmentals, Estevan, SK for $14,500 Lot 12- Sunny Valley Rhea 54C, s- Champs Bravo, ds- Eagle-Ridge Lobo 11L consigned by Sunny Valley Simmentals sold to Mark Land & Cattle Co., Irma, AB for $12,500 Lot 34- Erixon Lady 123C, s- NUG Royal Red 324A, ds- Mcintosh Edge 15T consigned by Erixon Simmentals, Clavet, SK sold to Boundary Ranch, Robsart, SK for $11,500 Lot 21- X-T Red Rose 9C, s- IPU Red Zone 16A, ds- MR NLC Superior S6018 consigned by X-T Simmentals, Eastend, SK sold to Northern Light Simmentals, Rossburn, MB for $10,250 Lot 22- X-T Red Carmine 100C, s- IPU Red Zone 16A, dsMRL Walk The Line 164W consigned by X-T Simmentals sold to Far-L Farms, Ripley, ON for $10,000
High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 35- MRL Miss 5408C, s- MRL El Tigre 52Z, ds- Black Baron sold to Ashworth Farm & Ranch/Crowe Bros/Bouchard Livestock, SK for $35,000 Lot 16- MRL Miss 388C, s- MRL 91Y, ds- IPU Red Western 49X sold to TSN Livestock, MB for $16,500 Lot 29- MRL Miss 431C, s- TNT Bootlegger Z268, ds- KOP Stockman 134S sold to Kianna Brooks, SK for $16,000 Lot 2- MRL Miss 309C, s- IPU Red Western 49X, ds- MRL Integrity 76Y sold to R Plus Simmentals, SK for $10,750 High Selling Open Heifers Lot 61- MRL Miss 725D, s- LFE The Riddler 323B, dsTH Black Edition 8R sold to Top Notch Cattle Co, MB for $10,000 Lot 60- MRL Miss 628D, s- LFE The Riddler 323B, ds- TNT Power Surge T404 sold to Jackson Goudy, SK for $8,250 Lot 51- MRL Miss 640D, s- MRL Capone 130B, ds- MRL Red Force 12U sold to Anwender Cattle Co, SK for $6,000 Lot 62- MRL Miss 718D, s- LFE The Riddler 323B, ds- TNT Knock Out R206 sold to Waydamar Simmentals, ON for $5,750 High Selling Angus Heifers Lot 69- MRLA Miss 324C, s- Red Lazy MC Eye Spy 64Y, ds- Red Ringstead Dawson 209R sold to SunBerry Valley Ranch, AB for $6,000 Lot 68- MRLA Miss 346C, s- Red Lazy MC Eye Spy 64Y, ds- Red MRLA 61X sold to SunBerry Valley Ranch, AB for $5,250 Lot 64- MRLA Miss 470C, s- Red Lazy MC Forum 223Y, ds- Red Soo Line Momentum 7051 sold to SunBerry Valley Ranch, AB for $5,000
BOOKING DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS FEBRUARY 10. CALL/TEXT JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL JJBEST@MYMTS.NET TO BOOK YOUR SPACE!
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37th Annual Bull & Female Sale *Guest Consignor: Meadow Acres Farms*
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 1:00 p.m. At Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK
Sale Offering: 95 Beef Bulls- Reds, Blacks & Fullbloods 20 Open Heifers- Reds & Blacks Internet bidding available at www.dlms.ca- Mark Shologan- 780-699-5082
IPU 33D CAPTAIN BLACK X 786T
IPU 124D EL TIGRE X POKER FACE
IPU 118D MUIRHEAD BROKER X MARKSMAN
IPU 99D LFE VEGAS X RENEGADE
IPU 111D LINER 56U X KAPPES UNIQUE
IPU 5D LFE VEGAS X ACCELERATOR
IPU 98D EL TIGRE X EXCITER
IPU 40D STANDOUT X LAREDO
IPU 150D EPIC X PRECIOUS THING 402T
IPU 87D EL TIGRE X LINER 56U
IPU 160D PRIME BEEF X HORIZON
IPU 139D EL TIGRE X LINER 56U
LABATTE SIMMENTALS Barry & Brenda LaBatte Box 72 Gladmar, SK S0C 1A0 Ph: (306) 969-4820 Cell: (306) 815-7900
For catalogue or info on sale bulls email: labatte.simm@sasktel.net Visit our website www.labattesimmentals.com to view our sale preview, bull videos & sale catalogue.
Sale Day Phones: 306-815-7900 Barry’s cell 306-487-7510 Dustin’s cell 306-693-4715 Auction Mart Sale Consultants: Transcon Livestock- Jay 403-556-5563 Bouchard Livestock- Brian 403-813-7999 Wilf Davis Livestock 204-841-0211 Bohrson Marketing- Scott 403-370-3010
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Maidens Of The Meadow Production Sale
December 10, 2016 Alameda, SK 57 bred heifers grossed 399,200 ave $7,004 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 9- MAF Reba 250B, s- Springcreek Lotto 52Y, dsACS Red Label 656S sold to First Class Cattle, Crossfield, AB for $35,000 Lot 21- MAF Tess 185C, s- FBF1 Combustible, ds- Sprincreek Knock Out 68W sold to Westgold Farms, Minburn, AB for $24,000 Lot 1- MAF Seanna 48C, s- NUG Royal Red 324A, dsCrossroad Bartender 380W sold to Quinn Wilson, Calgary, AB, Deeg Simmentals, Strathmore, AB & Canadian Donors, Olds, AB for $20,000 Lot 4- MAF Pocahontas 87C, s- MAF R Horizon 7Y, dsSpringcreek Liner 56U sold to Pheasantdale Cattle Co., Balcarres, SK for $18,500 Lot 12- MAF Montanna 113C, s- MAF R Horizon 7Y, dsRemington Red Label HR sold to Misty Meadows Farm, Outlook, SK for $13,000 Lot 47- MAF Fireworks 224C, s- MAF Trooper 139Y, dsMAF R Horizon 7Y sold to Hannah Simmentals, Didsbury, AB for $13,000 Lot 23- MAF Dakota 234C, s- Springcreek Lotto 52Y, dsWheatland Bull 680S sold to Spring Creek Simmentals, Moosomin, SK for $12,000 Lot 7- MAF Montana 113C, s- MAF R Horizon 7Y, dsRemington Red Label HR sold to Rust Mountain View Ranch, Mercer, ND for $11,000 Lot 20- MAF Pashmenia 175C, s- MAF R Horizon 7Y, ds- PVF-BF-BF26 Black Joker sold to Leewood Ranch, Manville, AB for $11,000 Lot 11- MAF Aurora 77C, s- MAF R Horizon 7Y, dsIPU Black Dream Maker 1S sold to Crowe Bros, Gilbert Plains, MB for $10,500
BOOKING DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS FEBRUARY 10. CALL/TEXT JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL JJBEST@MYMTS.NET TO BOOK YOUR SPACE!
Shades Of The Prairies Sale
December 12, 2016 Brandon, MB 30 bred heifers ave $7,695 27 open heifers ave $4,872 1 yearling bull $17,000 58 lots grossed $379,400 ave $6,542 High Selling Lots Lot 9- KWA Ms Vision 84C, s- CDI Authority 77X, ds- KWA Red Rock 5T consigned by Ashworth Farm & Ranch, Oungre, SK sold to Robb Farms, Maidstone, SK for $27,000 Lot 24- DHS Miss 15C, s- LRX Wally 39A, ds- ACS Black Jack 758T consigned by Downhill Simmentals, Rapid City, MB sold to Robb Farms for $20,000 Lot 10- KWA Ms Vision 141C, s- Mr CCF Vision, dsKWA Limited 71P consigned by Ashworth Farm & Ranch sold to Casey Claffy, Weyburn, SK for $19,000 Lot 1- Silverlake Rocky 238C, s- LFS Pol Balboa 40U, dsSilverlake Storm consigned by Silver Lake Simmentals, Cartwright, MB sold to Bonchuk Farms, Solsgirth, MB and Bouchard Livestock, Crossfield, AB for $17,000 Lot 11- KWA Ms Mountain 230C, s- KWA FLYF Red Mountain 16Z, ds- Tess Red 56Y consigned by Ashworth Farm & Ranch sold to Downhill Simmentals for $16,000 Lot 14- ACS Priceless 507C, s- CDI Authority 77X, dsTNT Top Gun R244 consigned by Arrow Creek Simmentals, Rossburn, MB sold to Double R Stock Farms, Edmonton, AB for $15,500 Lot 37- TSN Ms Vision 40D, s- Mr CCF Vision, ds- Mr Hoc Broker consigned by TSN Simmentals, Rapid City, MB sold to McMillen Ranching Ltd., Carievale, SK for $11,500 Lot 30- Crowe Gem 16D, s- Mr Hoc Broker, ds- TNT Top Gun R244 consigned by Crowe Bros. Simmentals, Gilbert Plains, MB sold to Quinn Wilson, Calgary, AB for $11,250 Lot 50- PWK Ms Destiny 45A 6C, s- KWA FLYF Red Mountain 16Z, ds- MRL 91Y consigned by Workman Simmentals, Minto, MB sold to Ashworth Farm & Ranch for $10,500 Lot 8- AJB Red Inspiration 27C, s- AJB Blue Checkerplate 17A, ds- Kimlake Inspiration 90T consigned by AJB Livestock, Rossburn, MB sold to Horner Cattle Co., Minnedosa, MB for $9,500
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Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup To Host 10th Anniversary Event
August 4, 5, and 6th will be the Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup 10th annual event in Neepawa, Manitoba. This exciting three-day event will bring together junior members, 4-Hers, and enthusiasts from all across the province. The show is organized by representatives from various breeds that have been involved with National and Provincial shows in the past. Our goal is to prepare young entrepreneurs in the livestock industry, thru this exciting showcase of youth, cattle and friendly competition. This event will educate, encourage, stimulate and unite participants in the business of agriculture and the beef industry. It encompasses a variety of competitions and events to match all interests and skill levels of participants. Some of the events are Team Grooming, Individual and Team Judging, Showmanship, Marketing, Sales Talk, Impromptu Speeches, Art, Photography, Scrap Booking, as well as cattle classes. This will be a celebration and showcase of Manitoba Youth and agriculture in our province. We encourage young and old to stay involved in the agriculture industry, explore career opportunities, increase national trade and awareness, and be proud to be part of one of Canada’s largest industries. We feel the celebration of our past shows exemplifies the importance of youth and agriculture, and will strive to present innovative opportunities that promote and educate future cattleman dedicated to the cattle industry. NEW IN 2017 for the 10th Anniversary- Low stress Cattle Handling workshop , Cattle Presentation Workshops, Advocacy workshop, and invitations for 4-H Champion Females from each 2017 Club Achievement to attend Roundup, with entry fee paid by Roundup. Along with Ag Challenge competitions, Cook-off, cattle shows, scholarships and Selection of Canadian Western Agribition Team. Roundup is being undertaken as an all breeds show to bring young purebred and commercial cattle producers from across the province to see friendly competition amongst the new and upcoming producers from within Manitoba. Check out Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup facebook page or contact Chairperson, Lois McRae at 204728-3058.
2016-2017 Manitoba Simmental Association Board Of Directors
Back row (left to right)- Eric Theroux, Blair McRae, Kolton McIntosh (newly elected), Jennilee Stewart, Kyle Taylor (newly elected), Gordon Delichte, Tom Marchant, Dana Johns. Front row (left to right)- Laurelly Beswitherick, Secretary/Treasurer; Andrea Bertholet, President; Everett More,Vice President; Tracey Wilcox, 2nd Vice President. Missing from the photo- Nikki Armstrong (newly elected)
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Stoughton Farms Complete Herd Dispersal
December 12, 2016, Lloydminster, SK 35 Cow/Bull Calf pairs ave $6,734.29 61 Cow/Heifer Calf pairs ave $6,298.36 48 Single Cows ave $3,175 5 Heifer Calves ave $2,530 2 Bull Calves ave $2,000 54 Bred Heifers ave $3,050.93 6 Herd Bulls ave $9,916.67 3 Embryos ave $650 40 Units Semen ave $52.50 211 Live Lots Grossed $1,013,200 ave $4,801.90. Total Sale Grossed $1,017,250 High Selling Cow/Bull Calf Pairs Lot 15/15A – SFM BS 119B sired by JT New Design 24W and her bull calf SFM BS 18D sired by NCB Cobra 47Y were purchased by WLB Livestock, Douglas, MB for $20,250 Lot 159/159A – SFM BS 33B sired by SRH Black Dynasty 40Z was purchased by Leewood Ranch, Mannville, AB and her bull calf SFM BS 44D sired by NCB Cobra 47Y was purchased by Grant Schlekewy, St. Walburg, SK for $12,500 High Selling Cow/Heifer Calf Pairs Lot 135/135A - SFM 99W sired by Lazy Red Powerline 486S and her heifer calf SFM RS 146D sired by LFE Red Prospector 307A were purchased by Kuntz Simmental Farm, Battleford, SK for $15,000 Lot 168/168A – SFM 109W sired by Lazy S Red Powerline 486S was purchased by Kuntz Simmental Farm, Battleford, SK and her heifer calf SFM RS 26D sired by LFE Red Prospector 307A was purchased by Maxwell Simmentals, Viking, AB for $15,000 High Selling Single Cow Lot 206 – SFM BS 113B sired by TSN Predator 45Z was purchased by Twisted Sisters Cattle Co., Lloydminster, AB for $7,000 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 208 – SFM BS 1C sired by Mr Hoc Broker was purchased by Leewood Ranch, Mannville, AB for $4,500 (continued on page 54)
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Heading to the
Premium Beef Bull Sale
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB
24 Bulls On Offer SBSF GOLDMINE 63D
SBSF DURANGO 30D
FULL FLECK
Sire: IPU Romano 90X SBSF DIESEL 43D
Sire: IPU Romano 90X SBSF DIGGER 21D
POLLED FULL FLECK
POLLED PB
Sire: : CMS Sochi 307A
FULLBLOOD
SBSF ESQUIRE 37D
Sire: LFS Pol Balboa 40U SBSF PROCTOR 16D
POLLED PB
Sire: Erixon High Roller 143B
POLLED PB
Sire: SS/PRS High Voltage 244X
12 Fleck Influenced Fullbloods 4 Black Polled Purebreds 8 Red Polled Purebreds Cameron & Myrna and Family
Home:204-764-2604 Email:schweitz@mymts.net Cam’s cell:204-365-6092 Myrna’s cell:204-365-7307 Visit our Webpage: www.simmentalbreeders.ca Located 1 Mi. East & 2 ½ Mi. North of Decker, MB
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2D
LFE Riddler
80D
LFE Riddler
15 Brothers Sell
CURVE BENDERS, LOW BIRTH, BIG WEANING
180 BULLS 55 Polled Red Simmental Bulls
123D
MRL Integrity
150D
MRL El Tigre
BULLS THAT WORK FOR RANCHERS
55 Polled Black Simmental Bulls 30 Registered Red Angus Bulls Rancher Approved 40 Coming 2-Year Old Bulls Red & Blk Simmental Red Angus Come see for yourself what keeps the Commercial Cowboys coming back year after year!
37D
LFE Riddler
142D
MRL Blazer
POWERFUL COW FAMILIES & EXCLUSIVE SIRES
181C
MRL Blacktop
266C
Milwaukee
40 MAY/JUNE COMING TWO YEAR OLDS
MRLA 26D
Forum
MRLA 62D
New Direction
45 REGISTERED RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS
* Free Delivery * Semen Evaluated * Volume Discounts * Affordable Quality bulls in every operations price range. Over 70% to repeat customers & nearly all to commercial cattlemen.
*Sight Unseen Buyers Program
This program has worked very well for busy cattlemen unable to attend our sale. We have sent several herd bulls to satisfied cattlemen across Canada with this program. Almost 25% of our bulls sell SUS annually, many to repeat customers. Your next herdbull purchase is as close as your phone. Please contact Lee, Dave or Jim for info on this program.
The Commercial Cattleman’s “One Stop Bull Shop” for Elite Simmental & Angus Genetics
At MRL we have built a reputation around supplying Thick Beef Bulls to commercial cattlemen & standing behind them. Herdbulls packed full of economic & convenience traits that will accelerate your breeding program. Managing over 600 mother cows with limited manpower, these bulls are raised under ranch conditions similar to yours, and are developed on a silage based ration to ensure soundness & longevity. Over 40 years of genetic selection with the commercial cattleman in mind: calving ease, consistency, natural thickness, maternal values & carcass traits bred right in.
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31D
MRL Presdestined
10 Brothers Sell
112D
MRL Whiskey
6 Brothers Sell
THE STRONGEST GROUP OF RED BULLS EVER
12D
MRL Capone
106D
MRL Capone
18 Brothers Sell
STOUT, SOUND HERDBULLS, AWESOME NUMBERS
93D
Kuntz Sheriff
54D
MRL Whiskey
TIME TESTED TO WORK FOR COWBOYS
65D
MRL Predestined
79D
MRL Capone
CALVING EASE & PERFORMANCE SIRES Give us a call, we would enjoy visiting with you about your operation and herdbull needs. Call for a catalog or bull video.
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Friday Night Lights
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December 16, 2016 Olds, AB
Lot 210 – M&S Ms Temptation 7C sired by Sand Ranch Hand was purchased by Town View Farms, Shaunavon, SK for $4,000 High Selling Herd Bulls Lot 216 – Skors Casino 53C sired by LFE Red Casino 3036X purchased by Stout Bros., Bluffton, AB for $20,000 Lot 215 – MRC Supremacy 260B sired by MRC Wall Street 183Z purchased by Crossroad Farms, Shell Lake, SK for $13,000 Lot 213 – Springcreek Rocker 909A sired by Springcreek All Inn 155Y purchased by Lazy Creek Simmentals, Caron, SK for $10,000
48 lots grossed $675,350 ave $14,070
Bonchuk Farms Female Sale December 13, 2016 Virden, MB 39 red bred females ave $3,684.62 14 blk bred females ave $3,842.86 21 FB bred females ave $3,792.86 74 lots grossed $282,650 ave $3,819.59
High Selling Lots Lot 45- BLCC Miss Red Rock 179C, s-KWA Red Rock 5T, ds- Remington Red Label HR sold to Ashworth Farm & Ranch, Oungre, SK for $11,500 Lot 77- BLCC Miss Red Rock 305C, s- KWA Red Rock 5T, ds- Ankonian Red Caesar sold to Hairy Hill Cattle Co., Hairy Hill, AB for $7,000 Lot 35- BLCC Miss Cowboy 136C, s- BLCC Mr Whistler 432X, ds- SU Rochester 75R sold to Lone Stone Farms, Westlock, AB for $5,750 Lot 1- BLCC Miss Stubby 2C, s- LFE Bs Lewis 322U, dsBHR Baron SA 2842P sold to Prairie Harvest Farms, Fox Valley, SK for $5,500 Lot 12- BLCC Miss Red Rock 47C, s- KWA Red Rock 5T, ds- LFE Bs Lewis 322U sold to Hairy Hill Cattle Co. for $5,250 Lot 75- BLCC Miss Juggernaut 285C, s- MFI Jeremiah 9022, ds- Mr Evan 14P sold to Carew Simmentals, ON for $5,000 Lot 87- BLCC Miss Wallbanger 338C, s- Springcreek Wallbanger 11Z, ds- LFE Rochfort 3013T sold to GNT Valley Farms, Melita, MB for $5,000 Lot 88- BLCC Miss Red Rock 339C, s- KWA Red Rock 5T, ds- LFE Rochfort 3013T sold to Kyle Niemegeers, Weyburn, SK for $5,000
High Selling Open Heifers Lot 21- Erixon Lady 24D, s- MRL Pretty Reckless 68B, ds- Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X, consigned by Erixon Simmentals, Clavet, SK sold to H Bar 8, Australia for $40,000 Lot 30- Mader All Day All Night 6D, s- LFE The Riddler 323B, ds- Mader Dicatator 27Z, consigned by Mader Ranches, Carstairs, AB sold to KCH Cattle Co., Oliver, BC for $35,000 Lot 20- NGDB lady Devine 609D, s- Starwest Pol Blueprint, ds- Anchor D Imax 250Y, consigned by Hoegl Livestock Ltd., Lloydminster, SK sold to Starwest Simmentals, Chilliwack, BC for $30,000 Lot 19- SVS Farrah 650D, s- Starwest Pol Blueprint, dsLFE Justified 7328X, consigned by Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley, SK sold to Mark Land & Cattle Co & Derek Westman, Irma, AB for $22,000 Lot 3A- RF Certainly Flirtin 632D, s- W/C Wide Track 694Y, ds- Wheatland Stout 930W, consigned by Rancier Farms, Killam, AB sold to Arley Bohrson, Hanley, SK for $18,000 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 7- Daines Miss Sizzling 43C, s- Remington Macho 208X, ds- Daines T510 124P, bred to Daines Lone Ranger 25C, consigned by Daines Cattle, Red Deer County, AB sold to Southpaw Cattle Co., Carstairs, AB for $40,000 Lot 14- WFL Red Sage 506C, s- R Plus Reload 2006Z, ds- R Plus Redge 8018U, bred to TNT 90 Proof, PE to WFL 83C, consigned by Westway Farms Ltd., Didsbury, AB sold to Sunny Valley Simmentals, Hanley, SK, Deeg Simmentals, Strathmore, AB & Canadian Donors, Olds, AB for $37,000 Lot 16- Harvie Ms Wanda 178C, s- Rust Bull 66Z, dsHarvie JDF Wallbanger 111X, bred to Harvie Red Summit 54B, consigned by Harvie Ranching, Olds, AB sold to Outlaw Cattle Co & Hay Valley Ranches, Hussar, AB for $25,000 Lot 6C- Mader Sugar Addicition 38C, s- FBF1 Combustible, ds- Mader P Black Ironman 22U, bred to LFE The Riddler 323B, consigned by Mader Ranches sold to Westgold Farms & Rusylvia Cattle Co., Minburn, AB for $24,000 Lot 11- SVS Arm Candy 555C, s- SVS Captain Morgan 11Z, ds- Skors Aftershock 161X, bred to WFL Absolute 51Y, consigned by Sunny Valley Simmentals sold to JP Cattle Co., McAuley, MB for $19,000
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2016 MSA Scholarship Heifer
22nd Annual Checkers Sale
December 17, 2016 Ponoka, AB 15 bred heifers ave $9,367 25 open heifers ave $6,048 1 pick of bred heifers $6,000 41 lots grossed $297,700 ave $7,261
Congratulations to Ron Susinski, Shoal Lake, MB who had the winning ticket for the 2016 Scholarship heifer. A total of $5,790 was raised for the Manitoba YCS Association. Thank you again to Dana & Megan Johns for donating DMJ 15D.
Transcon’s National Trust On Ice Chapter VIII
December 17, 2016 Red Deer, AB Flush on CEN Miss Perfect 512P $8,000 semen gross $94,994 embryo gross $37,050 semen tank $750 sale grossed $140,794 Friends, if you would like to continue receiving Simmental Focus & your mailing address has changed or been updated, e.g. new postal code, or a box or site # added, please send us the updated address. CANADA POST WILL NOT DELIVER IT WITHOUT THE CORRECT ADDRESS, AND YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM OUR MAILING LIST. Please take a moment to check the mailing label on your copy and contact us by calling/texting Joanne @ 204-750-2350 or email jjbest@mymts.net to have your address corrected (particularly if it says General Delivery). Please help us continue to send your free copy of Simmental Focus. Thank you!
High Selling Lots Lot 2- LRX Button 25C, s- Mr CCF Vision, ds- LFE Red Casino 3036X, consigned by Robb Farms, Maidstone, SK sold to Crowe Bros, Gilbert Plains, MB for $22,000 Lot 13- NUG Twyla 602D, s- LFE Vegas 3145A, dsWheatland Red Ace 747T consigned by Maxwell Simmentals, Viking, AB sold to Circle G Simmentals, Lacombe, AB for $17,000 Lot 12- NUG Licorice 153C, s- X-T The Force 2A, dsLFE Black Lakota 385W consigned by Maxwell Simmentals sold to Crowe Bros for $15,000 Lot 14- NUG Ruby 648D, s- KOP Crosby 137W, ds- TNT Dynamite Black L137 consigned by Maxwell Simmentals sold to Ashworth Farm & Ranch, Oungre, SK for $14,500 Lot 44- Early Sunset Lady 34D, s- Mr TR Hammer 308A ET, ds- WAGR Driver 706T consigned by Early Sunset Ranch, Edam, SK sold to Bar 17 Little Valley Simmentals, Eckville, AB for $14,500 Lot 5- LRX Gemstone 17C, s- Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X, ds- TCF/RCC Temptation GJ640 consigned by Robb Farms sold to Downhill Simmentals, Rapid City, MB for $13,000 Lot 15- NUG Ruby 648D, s- KOP Crosby 137W, ds- TNT Dynamite Black L137 consigned by Maxwell Simmentals sold to Quinn Wilson, Calgary, AB for $12,000 Lot 41- MMWK Orgazmo 57C, s- CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z, ds- IPU 52N Exciter 17W consigned by Willow Creek Simmentals, Crooked Creek, AB sold to Circle 7 Farms, Shaunavon, SK for $11,000 Lot 8- SCSF Inverter 34C, s- Wheatland Bull 215Z, ds- IPU Black Resistol 193R consigned by Silvercreek Simmentals, Rosemary, AB sold to Dusty Rose & Kevin Brigdon, Kisbey, SK for $11,000 Lot 40- MMWK Vienna 14D, s- MRL Red Whiskey 101B, ds- LCHMN Blk Asphalt 7038G consigned by Willow Creek Simmentals sold to Quinn Wilson, Calgary, AB for $10,750
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TWIN BRAE SIMMENTALS Ph: (204) 564-2509 E: chescu@xplornet.ca
Barry & Glenda Chescu Inglis, MB
C: (204) 937-7180 or (204) 247-0187
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Consigning 25 Bulls To The
PREMIUM BEEF BULL SALE
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Neepawa, MB
NAC 113C- Android x Rashad
NAC 60D- Absolute x TNT Tanker
ï‚® POLLED FULL FLECK
NAC 41D- Big Buff x Emil
View catalogue online at www.transconlivestock.com.
Box 116 Rossburn, MB R0J 1V0 Neil, Denise, Cody & Carly Jo Carson Ph: (204) 859-2816 Cell: (204) 773-6927 E: carson@inetlink.ca
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Canadian Simmental Association Report For The Manitoba Simmental Association Annual General Meeting Respectfully Submitted by Blair McRae
Things at the Canadian level look very good. At this point revenue is up 12% over last year. Cowherd enrollment is up 20% giving us our highest number in THE ever. We are currently at 32584 cows enrolled. THE registrations are also up at 3401 registrations. 72% of data entry is done online. We have just completed a change to a new registry system and so far it seems to be working fine. The staff at the office are making notes and will work with programmers to fix glitches and try to make things even easier. A change needed to be made due to the previous software company no longer providing service or updates, in addition to charging greatly increased user fees. The decision to go with the new software was made for several reasons. One was simplicity and similarity of the new system to the old. Also there was a much more favorable cost of service support and it is a local Calgary company. There are some new things on the horizon for the coming year. First is the YSC Leadership Conference in Feb 23 to 25 to be held in Calgary. The theme will involve advocacy and industry. Main Speakers include Marty Seymore and Jill Harvie. There will also be a true colors workshop and a tour of Cattleland Feedlot and Canada Beef. Cost for the conference is $175 and that includes all meals and hotel rooms. It is open to youth 16-25 and they do not have to be a YCS member. Next is the development of a Show Bull and Female of the year award. Details of this program are just about worked out and should be available early in 2017. The MSA will need to designate 2 shows in Manitoba that will go towards points. Possibly the summer show and AG-Ex. We are also working towards our own Simmental CCIA tag. It will have a blue button with the Simmental Logo engraved on the back. Details will be out soon but I believe you can order them from the CCIA for your Simmental influenced calves. Lastly 2017 marks 50 years of Simmental in Canada. The CSA will be working with the provinces with celebrations throughout the year. There will be funding available to help with the costs of doing something special. The Finale of the celebrations will be held at Agribition which is our National show this year. In addition to the show the CSA will host the Simmental Federation of Americas at Agribition. This will bring delegates from several countries to Regina. It must be noted that some of these delegates are used to fullblood cattle so there will be a very good opportunity to promote your fullblood program at Agribition 2017.
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PWK 60D
18 Yearling Bulls
S: Boundary Odin 103Z
HOMO POLLED HETRO BLACK
On Offer Other sires inlcude: High Stakes Vision Exclusive Red Mountain
PWK 49D
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Thank you to all of our 2016 buyers, your support of our program is greatly appreciated!
WORKMAN FARMS
Minto, MB Pat (204) 776-2386 C: (204) 534-8530 Greg (204) 776-2164 C: (204) 724-0564
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Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale December 18, 2016 Red Deer, AB 4 bull calves ave $13,062.50 28 bred heifers ave $5,905.36 18 open heifers ave $4,408.33 50 head grossed $296,950 ave $5,939
High Selling Bulls Lot 51- JNR Broker, s- MFI Bambam 714051, ds- BEL C&B Western 2nd, consigned by JNR Farms, Willingdon, AB sold to Wolfe Farms, Valleyview, AB & Keato Meadows, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB for $21,000 Lot 11- LFS Axel 1D, s- Virginia Thunderous 407A, dsLFS POL Dark Storm 50X, consigned by Langer Fleckvieh Simmentals, Edson, AB sold to Double G Simmentals, Stalwart, SK for $13,750 Lot 50- JNR Theory, s- JNR Steele 248Z, ds- MFI Legacy 7108, consigned by JNR Farms sold to Skyridge Farms, St. Claude, MB for $10,000 Lot 12- LFS Brutus 28D, s- JNR Genesis, ds- Anchor D Weiser 24W, consigned by Langer Fleckvieh Simmentals sold to Nolara Farms, Mayerthorpe, AB for $7,500 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 6- Wolfes Caitlin FF37C, s- Brink Geronimo A310, ds- BEL C&B Western 2nd bred to Double Bar D Kitimat 237B, consigned by Wolfe’s Fleckvieh, Sundre, AB sold to Lone Stone Farms, Westlock, AB for $20,000 Lot 3- BEE Tricia 543C, s- FGAF Magnum 901Z, ds- Anchor D Viper 103W, bred to Sibelle Viking 35B, consigned by Beechinor Bros Simmentals, Bentley, AB sold to DGR Cattle Co., Rimbey, AB for $10,500 Lot 47- RUK Ms Capri 1C, s- BAR KR Real Time 14Z, ds- LWC Jahari 57W, bred to KUZ Mr Appollo 405Z, consigned by Kulyk Simmentals, North Battleford, SK sold to JNR Farms, Chilliwack, BC for $10,500 Lot 8- Wolfes Becky FF 90B, s- SH Romulus F53R, dsAntonius, bred to Double Bar D Kitimat 237B, consigned by Wolfe’s Fleckvieh sold to Warkentin Investments Ltd., Chilliwack, BC for $10,000 High Selling Open Heifers Lot 35- Starwest Pol Diamond 209D, s- Double Bar D Rival 201A, ds- Champs Bravo, consigned by Starwest Farms, Chilliwack, BC sold to Mark Land & Cattle Co., Irma, AB for $10,500 Lot 1- BEE Temptress 521C, s- Brink Bullet Proof A342, ds- BHR Three Sixes SA L666E, bred to Sibelle Viking
35B, consigned by Beechinor Bros. Simmentals sold to Lockhart Valley Simmentals, Rimbey, AB for $9,000 Lot 37- Clearwater Claudia 1C, s- Donovandale Pol Imprint, ds- Arni 8M, bred to RV Aristotle 2A, consigned by Clearwater Simmentals, Olds, AB sold to KSL Simmentals, Beaverlodge, AB for $8,000 Lot 15- Eagle Ridge Crown Jewel, s- Starwest Pol August, ds- Anchor “T” Impact 2H, bred to Crossroad Radium 789U, consigned by Eagle-Ridge Simmentals, Olds, AB sold to Friesen Family Farm, Mundare, AB for $7,500 Lot 38- Clearwater Callista 10C, s- Crossroad Vintage 125Z, ds- Smithbilt Molson 21M, bred to RV Aristotle 2A, consigned by Clearwater Simmentals sold to Anchor D Ranch Simmentals, Rimbey, AB for $7,500
Transcon’s Ultimate Red & Black XIX Female Sale December 18, 2016 Red Deer, AB 14 blk bred heifers ave $6,621.43 12 blk open heifers ave $5,379.17 16 red bred heifers ave $5,128.13 15 red open heifers ave $5,210 57 head grossed $317,450 ave $5,569.30
High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 122B- BEE Cheerleader 527C, s- Kuntz Super Duty 4Y, ds- IPU Red Touchdown 32S, bred to IPU Red Deputy 25C, consigned by Beechinor Bros Simmentals, Bentley, AB sold to Rand-Mar Management & Farms Ltd., Calgary, AB for $22,000 Lot 124- Ultra Miss Reload 32C, s- R Plus Reload 2006Z, ds- WFL Mr Westway 16Y, bred TNGL Grand Fortune Z467, consigned by Ultra Livestock, Carstairs, AB sold to LaBatte Simmentals, Gladmar, SK for $18,000 Lot 123B- BEE/ DGR Genie 549C, s- FBF1 Combustible, ds- CG Tracker 45T, bred to Skors High Roller 34C, consigned by Beechinor Bros & DGR Cattle Co. sold to Ultra Livestock for $16,000 Lot 125- Ultra 680 CHARM 35C, s- Wheatland Bull 680S, ds- Remington On Target 2S, bred to WFL Absolute 51Y, consigned by Ultra Livestock sold to Scissors Creek Cattle Co., Whitewood, SK for $10,000 Lot 126- Ultra Miss Cottonball 43C, s- WFL Absolute 51Y, ds- TNT Tanker U263, bred to TNGL Grand Fortune Z467, consigned by Ultra Livestock sold to Hay Valley Ranches Ltd., Calgary, AB for $7,300 (continued on page 66)
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Red & Black Sale Results (continued from page 62)
High Selling Open Heifers Lot 147- Skors Black Mickey 4D, s- W/C Wide Track 694Y, ds- MR NLC Superior S6018 consigned by Skor Simmentals sold to Triple R Simmentals, Carman, MB for $12,750 Lot 148- Skors Magnolia 146D, s- HSF High Roller 12T, ds- CDI Authority 77X, consigned by Skor Simmentals, Sedgewick, AB sold to Triangle Stock Farms, Red Deer, AB for $17,000 Lot 128- BLI Lady Riddler 644D, s- LFE The Riddler 323B, ds- Snider’s XXL 1Y, consigned by SIBL Simmentals, Cherhill, AB sold to KD’s Simmentals, Jenner, AB for $10,000 Lot 129- BLI Dolly 616D, s- Majestic Call Of Duty 115A, ds- MAF R Horizon 7Y, consigned by SIBL Simmentals sold KD’s Simmentals for $9,000
Lot 149- Skors Sparkles 155D, s- LRX Blaze 55Z, ds- PVF-BF BF26 Black Joker, consigned by Skor Simmentals sold to KD’s Simmentals for $8,500
Spring Creek Simmentals Golden Opportunity III Female Sale December 20, Moosomin, SK 10 blk Simm bred cows ave $6,700 3 Angus bred cows ave $2,433 12 red Simm bred cows ave $5,271 15 blk Simm bred heifers ave $3,963 9 red Simm bred heifers ave $3,883 17 half blood bred heifers ave $4,647 9 blk Angus bred heifers ave $4,072 1 flush $10,500 76 lots grossed $358,100 ave $4,712 19 commercial cows ave $2,512 High Selling Black Simm Bred Cows Lot 14- Springcreek Beauty 33U, s- TNT Knock Out R206, ds- RCC/TCF Line Drive M181 sold to Rainbow River Simmentals for $12,000 Lot 19- Springcreek Rosie 101X, s- Springcreek Liner 56U, ds- LCHMN Bodybuilder 7303F sold to LaBatte Simmentals for $12,000
High Selling Red Simm Bred Cows Lot 4- Springcreek B Gold 18X, s- Springcreek Teddy 72U, ds- Springcreek Tank 57P sold to Maxwell Simmentals for $8,500 Lot 9- Springcreek Arrow 104X, s- Springcreek Blk Tank 99T, ds- RCC/TCF Line Drive M181 sold to Sun Rise Simmentals for $7,500 Lot 12- Springcreek Arrow 168X, s- Springcreek Blk Tank 99T, ds- RCC/TCF Line Drive M181 sold to WLB Livestock for $6,750 High Selling Red Simm Bred Heifers Lot 67- Springcreek Mistress 30C, s- NUG Royal Red 324A, ds- Springcreek Liner 56U sold to Balamore Farm Ltd. for $7,000 Lot 73- Springcreek Honey 96C, s- Anchor D Viper 103W, ds- Wheatland Red Teddy 457P sold to Dean Neitz for $5,000 High Selling Blk Simm Bred Heifers Lot 38- Springcreek Mistress 111C, s- Springcreek Gold Standard, ds- KOP Crosby 137W sold to Workman Farms for $6,750 Lot 41- Springcreek Brooke 129C, s- Springcreek Olympian 66A, ds- ACS Red Rebel 656S sold to Little Rainbow Ranch for $5,250
New Years Resolution Frozen Genetics Sale Volume 5 December 31, 2016 Olds, AB 117 Simmental Embryo lots ave $1,430 377 Simmental Semen lots ave $204 2 Simmental Flush lots ave $12,750 76 Angus Embryo lots ave $1,712 180 Angus Semen lots ave $128 3 Angus Preg Recip lots ave $5,083 1 Angus Flush lot $4,500 57 Red Angus Embryo lots ave $355 1 Red Angus Flush lot $2,500 6 Speckle Park Embryo lots ave $1,900 13 Limousin Embryo lots ave $1,569 100 Limousin Semen lots ave $114 3 Hereford Embryo lots ave $800 20 Hereford Semen lots ave $75 32 Clubby Embryo lots ave $677 54 Clubby Semen lots ave $215
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CANADIAN CENTRAL BULL & FEMALE SALE MONDAY MARCH 6, 2017 1 PM WINNIPEG LIVESTOCK SALES, WINNIPEG, MB
On Offer: 23 Yearling Bulls 5 Open Heifers
WILC 33D S: SPRINGCREEK ALL IN 155Y
WILC 32D S: SPRINGCREEK OLYMPIAN 66A
TCW 1D
S: RF NITRO 219Z
WILC 34D
S: CMS SKYWALKER 305A
S: IPU CROSBY 164Y
WILC 9D S: CMS SKYWALKER 305A
TCW 8D
WILC 3D S: CMS SKYWALKER 305A
WILC 28D S: CMS SKYWALKER 305A
WILC 45D S: CMS SKYWALKER 305A
View catalogue onine at www.buyagro.com
Wilcox Simmentals Ernie & Betty Wilcox Anthony & Ariel Wilcox H: (204) 723-2735 C: (204) 526-7183 Box 22 Treherne, MB R0G 2V0 E: wilcoxs@wilcoxsimmentals.com
Twin Meadow Livestock Pat & Tracey Wilcox H: (204) 723-2386 C: (204) 526-7060 C: (204) 723-0029 Box 531 Treherne, MB R0G 2V0 E: pwilcox@mymts.net
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March 18, 2017 Whitewood Auction Barn Whitewood, SK 28 Bulls On Offer
Sires include: Captain Morgan, Olympian, Royal Red and more!
We also have bulls for sale by private treaty on the farm, call for details.
Box 217 McAuley, MB R0M 1H0
Glenn Lowes (204) 851-5669 Barry Lowes (204) 851-0342 Eric Pateman (306) 434-8567 Brooke Canart (204) 851-2531
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Down The Trail.............
March 8 Mar Mac Farms Bull & Female Sale, Brandon, MB 26th Annual Sunny Valley Simmentals Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon, SK March 9 In Pursuit of Perfection Bull Sale, Moosomin, SK March 10 Northern Classic Bull Sale, Grande Prairie, AB March 12 Rebels of the West Bull Sale, Virden, MB March 13 South Sask Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK Transcon’s Winnipeg Bull Sale, Winnipeg, MB March 14 Prairie Partners Bull & Female Sale, Killarney, MB March 15 Premium Beef Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB Adair Ranch Bull Sale, Provost, AB March 17 Family Tradition Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Dropmore, MB March 18 Oakview/Triple R/ Perkin Bull Sale, Brandon, MB Proudly Western Bull Sale, Whitewood, SK 13th Annual Kulyk Simmentals Bull Sale, Vermillion, AB March 20 Maple Lake Stock Farms “Kick Off to Spring” Bull Sale, Hartney, MB March 21 WLB Livestock Bull Sale, Douglas, MB City View Simmentals & Guests Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK March 23 Wheatland Annual Bull Sale, Bienfait, SK March 27 Southwest Showcase Simmental Bull Sale, Swift Current, SK April 1 Lundar Bull Sale, Lundar, MB April 8 Transcon’s Cattle Country Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB
Twin Brae Simmentals Bred Female Herd Dispersal December 21, 2016 Virden, MB 184 head grossed $569,250 ave $3,094 High Selling Herdsires Lot 2- Twin Brae Edge 731A, s- SHS Enticer P1B, ds- NLC 64Y Tomcat sold to Kevin Shwaluk, Vista, MB for $9,500 Lot 1- KOP Zodiak 92Z, s- CG Tracker 45T, ds- Muirhead Like A Rock 1R sold to Den Broks R-Ranch Inc., Esterhazy, SK for $7,000 High Selling Females Lot 28- Twin Brae Bewitched 445B, s- TCF/RCC Temptation GJ640, ds- PVF-BF BF26 Black Joker sold to McIntosh Ranch, Eriksdale, MB for $8,750 Lot 28A- Twin Brae Temptress 645D, sired by FBF1 Combustible sold to Northern Light Simmentals, Rossburn, MB for $6,500 Lot 25- Twin Brae Ms Rusty Baron, s- Twin Brae Tomahawk, ds- Anchor “T” Rusty 59G sold to Workman Bros., Minto, MB for $5,750 Lot 22- Twin Brae Ms Power 631A, s- HC Power Drive 88H, ds- TNT Dynamite Black L137 sold to Willow Creek Simmentals, Crooked Creek, AB for $5,750 Lot 35- Twin Brae Bk Super 124Y, s- MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018, ds- LCHMN Bodybuilder 7303F sold to Crocus Simmentals, Swift Current, SK for $5,500 Lot 25A- Twin Brae Darling 96D, sired by PWK Wise Guy 29X 20Z sold to Workman Bros for $4,750 Lot 34- Twin Brae Ms Wilma 3Y, s- Twin Brae Willie 20W, ds- Twin Brae Transformer sold to Creekside Cattle Co., Eden, MB for $4,500 Lot 133- Miss BDDL 100Y, s- MSC Trailblazer, dsTwin Brae Black Zinger sold to Big Loop Ranching Ltd., Shamrock, SK for $4,500
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ï‚® HOMO POLLED HOMO BLACK
MMWK Ambassador 89D HCE CCE 7.0 1.8 0.23 0.23 40 40
BW 3.5 0.24 45
WW YW 66.1 99.4 0.24 0.23 50 40
Milk 23.1 0.22 60
MCE 8.4 0.23 45
MWWT 56.1 0.23 60
STAY 9.4 0.15 70
Birthdate: January 10,2016 BW: 96 lbs 41cm Scrotal Sept 1/16 WW: 980 lbs Jan 12/17 YW: 1510 lbs
SHS ENTICER
HARVIE JDF WALLBANGER 111X JDF PEPSI 61U SIRE: SVS CAPTAIN MORGAN 11Z RLA REDSTREAM 152S SUNNY VALLEY BLK JENNA 88U WLB 32H JENNA 360R WLE POWER STROKE HC POWER DRIVE 88H KAPPES LADY IRISH F88 DAM: LFE MARIAH 112M NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 TCCO CENTERFOLD 06K MCC RED ELEGANCE 27G
Colby Klassen 780.832.6714
On Offer:
& Charolais Bulls 85 Simmental A Select group of females Plus
Payment Plan
50% Sale Day 50% November 1, 2017 Free Delivery In The Peace Country SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
WILLOW CREEK SIMMENTALS Crooked Creek, AB
Mike Klassen 780.832.7343
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Consigning 25 Bulls to Transcon's
WINNIPEG SIMMENTAL w Ne March 13, 2017 Date Winnipeg Livestock Sales BULL SALE
Offering: Full Flecks, some polled Reds Blacks Also consigning 7 Bulls to the
Lundar Bull Sale April 1, 2017 Lundar, MB Call for details. For more info and pictures visit our website at
www.tripletdiamondsimmentals.com
Wade & Angela Thorgilsson Ph: 204.762.5492 Cell: W: 204.739.3225 A: 204.739.3094
Lundar, MB angwadet@mymts.net triplet@mymts.net
Stewart & Carla Thorgilsson Ph: 204.762.6156 Stewart cell: 204.739.8301
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TRANSCON’S PEACE COUNTRY SIMMENTAL BULL SALE
NEW DATE
February 28, 2017 VJV Auctions, Beaverlodge, AB On Offer: 15 Extra Age Long Yearling Bulls
Reference Sire
Polled
JB CND Vindicator
KSL 16C
KSL 19C
Polled
KSL 26C
Polled
KSL 27C
KSL 30C
Polled
KSL 32C
Polled
KSL 10C
Polled
KSL 11C
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Keegan Scorgie Beaverlodge, AB Ph: 780.518.6572 Email: keeganscorgie@hotmail.com
JG 403-556-5563 DP 403-323-3985 GN 780-542-0634 CH 403-559-8809 RS 403-586-6568
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Adair Ranch..............................................................39 AJB Livestock.............................................................2 Alameda Agencies.....................................................85 Ashworth Farm & Ranch..........................................49 Bert’s NR Simmentals...............................................20 Big Sky Simmentals..................................................25 Bonchuk Farms...........................................................4 Bouchard Livestock.............................................22,86 Canadian Central Bull & Female Sale......................70 Cattle Country Bull Sale...........................................73 City View Simmentals..............................................73 Crocus Simmentals...................................................85 Dana Johns................................................................13 Davis Livestock Services..........................................86 Don Oberg Auctions..................................................86 Double Bar D Farms.................................................29 Downhill Simmentals...........................................44,45 Erixon Simmentals....................................................35 Foxy Lady Cattle Co................................................69 Glasman Farms.........................................................88 Gordon Jones Simmentals..........................................9 Hamm’s Trucking......................................................85 Hannah Simmentals.............................................47,86 High Bluff Stock Farms.......................................78,86 Jerry Kanewischer.....................................................86 JP Cattle Co..............................................................72 Keystone Livestock Services....................................86 KSL Simmentals.......................................................80 Kulyk Simmentals.....................................................23 LaBatte Simmentals..................................................43 Landmark Feeds........................................................85 M & J Farms..............................................................88 M & R Cattle Co.......................................................47 Manitoba Simmental Association...............................6 Maple Lake Stock Farm............................................11 Mar Mac Farms...........................................................3 Maxwell Simmentals................................................83 McMillen Ranching Ltd......................................52,53 Meadow Acres Farms...............................................59 Miracle Ranch Equipment........................................85 More Bros Simmentals.............................................50 Muirhead Cattle Co..................................................40 Murray Chev Cadillac...............................................85 Northern Light Simmentals.......................................58 Oakview Simmentals...........................................68,69
Perkin Land & Cattle Co.....................................68,69 Pheasantdale Cattle Co.............................................15 Prairie Pistol Designs................................................85 Premium Beef Bull Sale...........................................37 Pure Country Simmentals.........................................55 Rainbow River Simmentals......................................75 Rebels of the West Sale............................................21 R Plus Simmentals....................................................19 Rancier Farms...........................................................63 Rendezvous Farms...............................................64,65 Riverbank Farms.......................................................85 RKT Simmentals.......................................................27 Robb/Hoegl Bull Sale...............................................41 Saskatchewan Simmental Association......................59 Schweitzer Simmentals.............................................51 Silver Lake Farms.......................................................9 South Sask Bull Sale................................................67 Spring Creek Simmentals....................................32,33 Sunny Valley Simmentals.........................................17 Swan Valley Veterinary Clinic..................................86 Sweetgrass Ranch.....................................................85 Transcon Livestock Services....................................87 Triple R Simmentals............................................68,69 Triple T Diamond Simmentals..................................78 Twin Brae Simmentals.........................................57,86 Twin Meadow Livestock...........................................71 Twin Oak Livestock..................................................34 Wheatland Cattle Co.................................................81 Wilcox Simmentals...................................................71 Willow Creek Simmentals........................................77 Winnipeg Bull Sale...................................................61 WLB Livestock.........................................................31 Workman Farms........................................................61 Friends, if you would like to continue receiving Simmental Focus & your mailing address has changed or been updated, e.g. new postal code, or a box # or site # added, please send us the updated address. CANADA POST WILL NOT DELIVER IT WITHOUT THE CORRECT ADDRESS, AND YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE MAILING LIST. Please take a moment to check the mailing address on your copy, & contact us by calling (204) 745-3255 or email jjbest@mymts.net to have your address corrected (particularly if it says General Delivery). Please help us continue to send your free copy of Simmental Focus. Thank You!
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Boon Doc Dually 2005 Sorrel Stallion AQHA #4682248 Dual Pep x Boon Bar Five Panel N/N
Mars Red Hickory 2012 Sorrel Stallion AQHA #5454349 Marsala Red x Hickoryote Five Panel N/N
Sourced from the finest programs in the Quarter Horse industry * NCHA Futurity Winner Shannon Hall & the King Ranch * our stallions exhibit the traits we strive for: disposition, conformation, athletic ability & legendary bloodlines.
~Their influence available exclusively through their offspring~ Visit us at
www.gouldranch.ca
Thank you to the Falconer family, Sweet Grass Ranch, Hartney, MB for their purchase of Dually Dolly, a 2016 palomino filly by Boon Doc Dually.
Quarter Horses Blaine & Lois Gould & Family Home: 204-745-3082 Cell: 204-745-7456 gouldsfarm@gmail.com #22077 Rd 36N Box 538 Carman MB Canada R0G 0J0
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Tim, Kathy & Kale Scherger Lane & Kacie Scherger Ph: 306.773.7122 Tim cell: 306.774.6610 Lane cell: 306.750.2129 Email: tkscherger@sasktel.net
For All Your Insurance Needs Livestock - Farm - Commercial - Personal Lines
BONNIE THOMPSON Box 340, Alameda, SK S0C 0A0 Ph: 306-489-2258 Fax: 306-489-2053 Cell: 306-483-7311 E-mail: alamedaagencies@sasktel.net
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TWIN BRAE SIMMENTALS Auction and Ring Service
Fullbloods, Purebred, Red and Black The coffee is always on!
JERRY KANEWISCHER AUCTIONEER
3 miles east, 6.5 miles north of Inglis
Box 250 Stirling, AB T0K 2E0
Barry & Glenda Chescu www.chescu.com
(204)564-2509 Cell (204)937-7180 Box 139, Inglis, MB Email: chescu@xplornet.ca
Brian Bouchard Export/Import Marketing & Consulting Domestic Sales Consullting/Management & Order Buying Embryos*Live Cattle*Semen Export Qualified Semen Storage Facility Box 1409, Crossfield, AB CANADA T0M 0S0 Ph (403)946-4999 Fax (403)946-4919 cell (403)813-7999 e-mail: info@bouchardlivestock.com Website: www.bouchardlivestock.com
Carman & Donna Jackson & Family toll-free 1-866-738-9211 email: jackson7@mymts.net
CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL CATTLE *REGISTERED SEED GROWER
Ph (403)382-9374
Davis Livestock Services Wilf Davis
* Marketing Consultant * Photography * Order Buying
P.O. Box 177 Douglas, Manitoba R0K 0R0 Ph (204)834-2479 Fax (204)834-3999
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