Simmental focus nov 17 web

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Canadian Publication Mail Product Agreement No. 40005367

Vol. 27 No. 5

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NOVEMBER 2017

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BLCC 68D Sire: Baron

BLCC 262D Sire: Baron

BLCC 97D Sire: Dealer

Bred: Rocket

Bred: Haldor

Bred: Sheriff

ADBS 89D Sire: Red Rock

BLCC 102D Sire: Ransom

BLCC 113D Sire: Stubby

Bred: Alliance

Bred: Alliance

Bred: Limitless

SIMMENTAL FOCUS-5 This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail............................................................................................7, 42 On The Roundup................................................................................................7 Ad Index...........................................................................................................42 New Beginnings.................................................................................................8 Notice of MSA Annual General Meeting .......................................................10 Interac Etransfer Info.......................................................................................12 Eastern Harvest Sale Results............................................................................14 Ferme Gagnon Sale Results.............................................................................14 MSA Fundraiser Heifer....................................................................................16 MSA History Books.........................................................................................16 Agribition Entertainment.................................................................................22 CSA RFID Tags..........................................................................................30,31 Olds Fall Classic Show Results.......................................................................38 Agribition 50th Celebration.............................................................................43

SIMMENTAL FOCUS PUBLISHING SCHEDULE: ISSUE: DECEMBER 2017 Mailed December 1 DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10 ISSUE: FEBRUARY 2018 Mailed February 1 DEADLINE: JANUARY 10 ISSUE: MARCH 2018 Mailed March 1 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10 ISSUE: APRIL 2018 Mailed April 15 DEADLINE: MARCH 10 View SIMMENTAL FOCUS online @

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On The Cover..........

A bunch of fall females on sale day at Ferme Gagnon, Chenville, PQ. (Photo courtesy of Angela Thorgilsson, Triple T Diamond Simmentals, Lundar, MB)

Simmental Focus The official publication of the Manitoba Simmental Association published six times per year.

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Down The Trail.............

November 18 Pembina Triangle Simmental Association 37th Annual Sale, Cypress River, MB November 22 Canadian Western Agribition Simmental Show & Sale, Regina, SK November 27 Harvest Hoedown Sale, Neepawa, MB November 30 Maple Lake Stock Farms Female Sale, Hartney, MB Ashworth Farm & Ranch Female Production Sale, Oungre, SK December 1 SimPower Bred Female Sale, Innisfail, AB December 2 McRuer Farms, Perkin Land & Cattle Co. & Guests Female Sale, Killarney, MB December 4 The Source of Elite Simmentals Genetics, Lloydminster, SK December 5 Western Harvest Heifer Sale, Innisfail, AB Keystone Konnection Sale, Brandon, MB December 6 MSA Annual General Meeting, Kemnay, MB Double Bar D ”Sharing The Herd” Production Sale, Grenfell, SK December 7 Transcon’s 40th Annual Simmsational Simmental Sale, Moose Jaw, SK December 8 McMillen Ranching Herdbuilder Female Sale, Carievale, SK December 11 Shades of the Prairies Sale, Brandon, MB December 12 Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale, Virden, MB December 15 Friday Night Lights Sale, Olds, AB December 16 Transcon’s National Trust, Red Deer, AB Checkers Red, Black & Fullblood Sale, Ponoka, AB December 17 Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale/ Transcon’s Ultimate Red & Black XX Simmental Sale, Red Deer, AB December 19 Spring Creek “Golden Opportunity IV” Female Sale, Moosomin, SK December 21 Workman Farms Complete Herd Dispersal, Virden, MB December 31 New Years Resolution Frozen Genetics Sale Volume V, Saskatoon, SK

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I’m ready for winter, said no farmer, ever..... We’ve had a few dustings of the dreaded white stuff, but not quite ready for it...some parts of the prairies have already had a taste, and way too early I might add, but nevertheless, winter is on it’s way, ready or not.... ....We may think we have it bad, but let’s be honest, it could always be worse. Our hearts go out to our fellow Canadians who have lost their homes, their herds, their livelihood, in the devastating fires across the country. Words cannot express the sorrow and the heartache we feel for you all. ....The fall show and sale run has begun and Simmental has 50 years to celebrate....festivities started in Manitoba at Ag Ex where fellow breeders had a chance to reminice about the “good ole days.” Next is Saskatchewan’s turn, celebrating at Agribition, details on page 43, you won’t want to miss it! .....Our condolences go out to the Pizzey family in the recent loss of Calvin, been fighting a battle for a while now, rest easy friend. ....Happy Birthday to Matt Smith, Big Sky Simmentals, Treherne, MB who hit the big 6-0 last month, no word on whether he bounced or not..... .....Attention Manitoba Simmental Association members, plan to attend the MSA Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, December 6 @7pm at Kemnay Community Hall...trying something different this year.....now I know we are all busy, kids gotta play hockey or it’s men’s/ladies night at the curling rink, but try to be there, this is your chance to have some input into your association....maybe even consider running for the Board, it’s a great experience and a chance to give back to this great breed....we’ll see you there... ....Well, I’m outta breath for this time....safe travels to those hitting the show or sale road, keep it between the lines....see you at Agribition! John THE DEADLINE FOR THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS NOVEMBER 10. CALL/TEXT JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL JJBEST@MYMTS.NET TO BOOK YOUR SPACE!

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New Beginnings

Congratulations to Autumn Jackson and Remiel Doonanco, who were married on August 19, 2017.

Autumn is the daughter of Carmen & Donna Jackson, High Bluff Stock Farms, Inglis, MB.

Congratulations to Jazmin & Mitch Getzlaf who were married October 14, 2017. Jazmin is the duaghter of Greg Goudy, Swan Lake Farms, Stoughton, SK.

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Consigning 4 Bred Heifers To The 37th Annual

Pembina Triangle Simmental Association Sale November 18, 2017

Cypress River, MB

SOU 7D S: Rendezvous 520A

Bred: OLF Otis Y43

SOU 14D S: Sheriff

Bred: MRL The Starter 39C

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Consigning to

Harvest Hoedown Sale November 27, 2017 Neepawa, MB

DMJ MISS 43D

Bred MRL The Starter 39C PWK Dynamite 6T 49Y x LFE Bombshell 508N

DMJ MISS 29D

Bred MRL The Starter 39C

DMJ MISS 25D

Bred EGC Chief 150C

Mar Mac Tomboy 22A x ACC1 Hustler 2N

DMJ MISS 27D

Bred DMJ Mr 2C

PWK Dynamite 6T 49Y x Wheatland Bull 680S Mar Mac Tomboy 22A x BDS Mr Blk Label 41X

View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com

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3rd Annual Eastern Harvest Female Sale

20th Annual Ferme Gagnon Production Sale

September 30, 2017 Cheneville, PQ

September 30, 2017 Cheneville, PQ

3 open fullblood heifers ave $3233.33 28 bred fullblood heifers ave $7,280.35 2 open purebred heifers ave $2,975 4 bred purebred heifers ave $4,375 37 head grossed $257,200 ave $6,405.40 semen total $17,895 embryos total $2,305

31 bred fullblood heifers ave $5,203 3 bred purebred heifers ave $5,150 34 head grossed $190,000 ave $5,199 semen total $2,250 embryos total $11,000

High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 129- Elm Tree Ms Impact 14D, s- Anchor T Impact 2H, ds- PRL Minnesota 48M, consigned by Elm Tree Farms, Little Britain, ON sold to Juan Carlos Barajas, Guadalajara, Mexico for $30,000 Lot 109- Sibelle Franchesca 6D,s- PRL Minnesota 48M, dsPRL Houston 005H, consigned by Ferme Sibelle Fleck SENC, Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard, PQ sold to Juan Carlos Barajas for $20,000 Lot 120- Bisch Northriver Diva, s- PHS Polled Worldwide 14W, ds- FGAF Mr Legend 335S, consigned by La Ferme Bischof, Baie d’Urfé, PQ sold to Evergreen Odds Farm, Cardinal, ON for $15,500 Lot 110- Sibelle Pol Rose 21D, s- Sibelle Spartacus 8A, dsSibelle Pol Matrix, consigned by Ferme Sibelle Fleck SENC sold to Ferme Gerard Raby Inc., Saint Paul de Montigny, PQ for $11,500 Lot 117- FSMB Daydream 2D, s- Sibelle Dirty Harry 25Z, dsBel Western Union 5Z, consigned by Boisvert Simmental, St Germain Grantham, PQ sold to Virginia Ranch, Cremona, AB for $9,200 Lot 102- BMS Sibelle Loreena 17D, s- Virginia Walker 97W, ds- Shawacres Jahari 50L, consigned by Ferme B.M.S. ENR, St Jean de Dieu, PQ sold to Virginia Ranch for $8,250 Lot 111- Sibelle Carita 4D, s- Virginia Walker 97W, ds- Rooinik, consigned by Ferme Sibelle Fleck SENC sold to Norfolk Cattle, Tilsonburg, ON for $7,500 Lot 105- BMS Belinda 54C, s- Sibelle Dirty Harry 25Z, ds- Bar 5 Sa Harrach 801P, consigned by Ferme B.M.S. ENR sold to Ferme Sibelle SENC for $7,250 Lot 123- Tryon Walnut FF2D, s- Sibelle Dirty Harry 25Z, dsBel Western Union 5Z, consigned by Tryon Simmentals, Tryon, PEI sold to Elm Tree Farms for $6,800 Lot 131- Elm Tree Ms Imax 6D, s- Anchor D Imax 250Y, ds- Elm Tree Yeller 2Y, consigned by Elm Tree Farms sold to Southam Simmentals, Elm Creek, MB for $6,400 Lot 116- FSMB Dreamgirl 1D, s- Sibelle Dirty Harry 25Z, dsCEN Laredo 519L, consigned by Boisvert Simmental sold to Ferme Gerard Raby Inc. for $6,100

High Selling Heifers Lot 13- FGAF Cherie 094C, s- FGAF Spaceman 038A, dsChamps Trilogy, consigned by Ferme Gagnon, Cheneville, PQ sold to Pine Creek Simmentals, County of Barrhead, AB for $21,000 Lot 12- FGAF Petra 095C, s- Double Bar D Classic 40A, dsAnchor “T” Legend 7H, consigned by Ferme Gagnon sold to Starwest Farms Ltd., Calmar, AB for $12,000 Lot 3- FGAF Ms Barbossa 049D, s- FGAF Barbossa 707X, dsChamps Trilogy, consigned by Ferme Gagnon sold to Norfolk Cattle, Tillsonburg, ON for $8,400 Lot 1- FGAF Shanti 045D, s- FGAF Passport 125B, ds- Prostock Hugo 7052T, consigned by Ferme Gagnon sold to Keet Simmentals, Dalemy, SK for $8,200 Lot 11- FGAF Shanti 098C, s- Smithbilt Levi 501L, ds- Shawacres Jahari 50L, consigned by Ferme Gagnon sold to Anchor D Ranch Simmentals, Rimbey, AB for $7,750 Lot 10- FGAF Kananaskis 088C, s- Double Bar D Spitfire 20X, ds- Shawacres Jahari 50L, consigned by Ferme Gagnon sold to Blair Stone Simmentals, Westrose, AB for $7,200 Lot 29- Hitech Diva, s- Springcreek Lotto 52Y, ds- Drake Poker Face 2X, consigned by Hi Tech Farms, Ingleside, ON sold to Rivers Edge Ranch, Rimbey, AB for $6,100 Lot 36Lot 8- FGAF Holly 087C, s- Double Bar D Classic 40A, dsDouble Bar D Spitfire 20X, consigned by Ferme Gagnon sold to Dobbie Farms Inc., Spencerville, ON for $5,500 Lot 9- FGAF Ms Classic 099C, s- Double Bar D Classic 40A, dsDouble Bar D Maestro 100S, consigned by Ferme Gagnon sold to Dobbie Farms Inc. for $5,500

DEADLINE FOR THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF SIMMENTAL FOCUS IS NOVEMBER 10.

CALL/TEXT JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL JJBEST@MYMTS.NET TO BOOK YOUR SPACE!

Consigning to

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Harvest Hoedown November 27, 2017 Neepawa,

TRIP 46D Sibelle Coda 17A x Great Guns Regio 9R

TRIP 58D Sibelle Coda 17A x Virginias Tr uman

TTTD 227D Triple T Booster 636B x BDS Red Revil 520R

Wade & Angela Thorgilsson Ph: 204.762.5492 Cell: W 204.739.3225 A 204.739.3094

MB

TTTD 54E MSBC Callaway 7C x TNT Gunner N208

Lundar, MB angwadet@mymts.net triplet@mymts.net

Sewart & Carla Thorgilsson Ph: 204.762.6156 Cell: S 204.739.8301

www.tripletdiamondsimmentals.com

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Manitoba Simmental Association Fundraiser Heifer

THOM 7E Silver Lake Ceasar 100C x MFI Gladiator 116T Donated by Tri Star Cattle Co., Arden, MB. Tickets are $10 each, draw to be made at Shades of the Prairies Sale, December 11.

Contact Laurelly Beswitherick at b2@inetlink.ca for more information.

Manitoba Simmental Memories History Books Still Available

Books will be available at Agribition or by contacting Laurelly Beswitherick at 204-637-2046 or b2@inetlink.ca. Get your copy today!

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McRuer Simmentals, Perkin Land & Cattle Co. & Guests Female Production Sale December 2, 2017 Killarney Auction Mart, Killarney, MB 1:00 p.m.

Approx 150 Bred Females On Offer, Bred For January-April Calving McRuer Farms 204-534-0760

Perkin Land & Cattle Co. 204-534-8137

Bill Simpson 204-534-2346

Boyd Mullen 204-529-2539

Leon Jarvis 204-871-4411

Max Van de Velde 204-825-4289

50 Simmental Heifers & Cows

15 SimmX Heifers

24 Simm/Angus Heifers

30 Simmental Heifers & Cows

20 Heifers

20 Simmental Heifers

Consigning 3 Polled Red Purebreds & 2 Bred Full Fleck Heifers To The

Pembina Triangle Association Sale November 18, 2017 Cypress River, MB AMT 409D

AMT 407D

FULL FLECK

S: CMS Simmer Bred: KRGS PWK Limited Edition 1C

S: Black Gold Wally 87B Bred: KRGS PWK Limited Edition 1C

Marcel & Aline Theroux & Sons Box 215 Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0 Ph: 204-248-2008 Email: matheroux@hotmail.com Marcel’s cell: 204-750-1147 David’s cell: 204-750-1039 View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com

JG 403.556.5563 DP 403.323.3985 GN 780.542.0634 CH 403.559.8809

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12W Farmgirl r e d a M er x TNT Tank kers Icon Bred Har Broken Oak Black Elegance 3E

FOR SALE

BY PRIVATE TREATY The entire Broken Oak Black Simmentals herd.

Featuring 20 cows sired by TNT Tanker, NLC Upgrade, TNT Top Cut, On Target, Wheatland Sevens 459P, In Dew Time and more!

Many bred Cowboy Cut or Icon.

Call for details.

Harkers Icon x Silverlake Blackgold 78B

BROKEN OAK BLACK SIMMENTALS Rapid City, MB Rob Sharpe 204.573.4986 Email brokenoakblacksimmentals@gmail.com

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Agribition Adds New Must-See Events For An Entire Week Of Entertainment In 2017 REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN- Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is announcing several new entertainment events at the 2017 show, as well as the return of the four-night Agribition Pro Rodeo presented by Ford.

After a successful return to Agribition is 2016, the Candian Professional Rodeo Associaiton and CWA have partnered to bring the top cowboys and barrel racers back to Regina in 2017, competing for nearly $100,000 in prize money.

“The Agribition Pro Rodeo was a huge success and we knew immediately that we wanted to bring it back,” says CWA CEO, Chris Lane. “The caliber of the competition and the fan experience really puts this rodeo in the top tier of the sport.”

The Mosiac Company and CWA are once again partnering to offer a free night of rodeo on Wednesday, November 22. This is a great opportunity, especially for first-timers, to experience a unique entertainment event at no charge.

“This is the third time we’ve partnered with Agribition to offer the first night of rodeo action on us.

It’s a great way to bring out new attendees for a family-friendly evening and treat rodeo regulats with a complimentary night,” says Mosaic’s Senior Director of Public Affairs, Sarah Fedorchuk.

Brand new for 2017, CWA and Regina Honda present Tommie Turvey, one of the world’s best entertainers, and his celebrity horses for a FREE family performance on Mondy evening. Turvey is a renowned animal trainer and perfomer and will bring his fast-paced brand of horsemanship, stunts and trick-riding to the show. In addition to his free Monday night act, he will be on display all week long with his horses that are featured in the hit TV series “The Walking Dead.”

Additional new events for 2017 include Mini- Chuckwagon Racing, Steer Riding Rodeo School, and Goat Yoga classes, all free of charge.

“Making sure Agribition is an affordable option for families is important to us,” says Lane. “We’re happy to say that in addition to the free events we’re adding, there are no increases to any ticket prices for 2107.”

A returning faj-favorite, Full Contact Jousting presented by Regina Nissan, will be featured at Agribition once agian in the prime timeslot Tuesday eveing. Full Contact Jousting provides an unchoreographed, action-packed event for the whole family. For the daredevils, Running with Bulls will also be back again on Saturday afternoon.

Tickets for Agribition Pro Rodeo and Full Contact Jousting can be purchased from the CWA office, the Brandt Centre box office, or ticketmaster.ca. Check full schedule for dates and times of all events at www. agribition.com.

For more information please contact Sarah Novak, Marketing & Brand Manager, P-306-924-9781 or email snovak@agribition.com.

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Feature Fall Females Sells at Shades of the Prairies Sale, December 11, 2017 Brandon, MB

MRK Lucy 10E CCF Vision x Wallbanger

MRK 8E

MRK 16E

Selling Choice at Shades of the Prairies

LFE The Riddler 323B x Wallbanger

Kolton & Nikoda and Family 204-280-0359

mcintoshranch01@gmail.com

Dam: LRX Ms Black 91A

MRK 7E

Sells at 50 for 50 Sale at Agribition, November 22, 2017 LFE The Riddler 323B x Wallbanger

Kevin & Karen 204-280-0820 Eriksdale, MB

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WILC Ms Affair 14D

TCW Miss Elegant 48E

WILC Eve 40E

Wheatland Final Affair x TNT Tanker Bred to Harvie Red Summit 54B (no exposure)

TCW Elesha 56E

CMS Skywalker 305A x D Bar C Traction 126T

Maple Lake Transformer x Harvie Moonshine 32Z

WILC Erin 59E

TCW Electra 51E

Selling choice on twin FB heifer calves Kuntz Congo x MFI Jahari 5055

Kuntz Congo x MFI Jahari 5055

CCR Cowboy Cut x RF Nitro 219Z

View catalog online at www.transconlivestock.com ** Join us March 5, 2018 for the Canadian Central Bull & Female Sale @ Winnipeg Livestock Sales, Wininpeg, MB **

Wilcox Simmentals

Twin Meadow Livestock

Ernie & Betty Wilcox Anthony, Ariel & Emma Wilcox H: (204) 723-2735 C: (204) 526-7183 Box 22 Treherne, MB R0G 2V0 Email: wilcoxs@wilcoxsimmentals.com

Pat & Tracey Wilcox H: (204) 723-2386 C: (204) 526-7060 C: (204) 723-0029 Box 531 Treherne, MB R0G 2V0 Email: pwilcox@mymts.net

www.wilcoxsimmentals.com

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CSV 5E Mr CCF Vision x Mar Mac Tom Boy 22A ONE

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CVC 9E TSN Mountain 37C x Wheatland Bull 60X ONE

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CSV 57D NUG Royal Red x Bodybuilder

CVC 22E MSBC Boron 7A x RC Club King

Thank you to our 2017 Bull Buyers! *Don Jury, Eden, MB Mountain Boyz Simmentals, Mountain Road, MB Randy Geisler, Ashern, MB *Northern Paradise Ranch, Portage la Prairie, MB Dave Todoruk, Riding Mountain, MB Terry Szucki, Eden, MB Dennis Kostenchuck, Mountain Road, MB Raymond Bazinet, Ashern, MB Common Farms Ltd., Rapid City, MB Cam Ramsey, Hamiota, MB Derek Marcinyk, Mountain Road, MB Malcom Scott, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB David Hodgetts, Lintlaw, SK Gerald Woywada, Erickson, MB * Multiple Lots

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Harvest Hoedown Sale November 27, 2017 Neepawa, MB

NAC 51D Advantage x Trustin

NAC 119D Advantage x Red Label

Keystone Konnection Sale December 5, 2017 Brandon, MB

NCK 58E LFE Style x Rashad

NAC 38E Westcott x Trustin

NORTHERN LIGHT SIMMENTALS Box 116 Rossburn, MB R0J 1V0 Neil, Denise, Cody & Carly Jo Carson Ph: 204-859-2816 C: 204-773-6927 Email: carson@inetlink.ca Visit us online at www.simmentalbreeders.ca

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Opportunity Arises Quality like this doesn’t come along every day!

Keystone Konnection Sale December 5, 2017 Brandon, MB

MMVI 13D

BRED: BLUEPRINT

MMVI 10D

BRED: BIG SKY DUKE MMVI 86E

Our bulls will be for sale by Private Treaty on the farm.

First come, first serve.

Contact us for details.

MMVI 55D x RKTS MAFIA 15C MMVI 99E

Trevor & Amy Peters Austyn, Kinley & Maverick Rivers, MB Trevor cell: 204-741-0967 Amy cell: 204- 573-3039 www.bigskysimmentals.com

PWK 61W X RKTS MAFIA 15C

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KADE 16D

POLLED FULL FLECK

POLLED FULL FLECK

Nov 17/16 Sunny Valley Dakota x ALLM Colossal

RAI NN 22D

Nov 25/16 Gibby’s Ultimate x Exodus

MARIO 26D

HORNED FULL FLECK

POLLED FULL FLECK

Dec 16/16 Cherry Creek Carlsberg x FGAF Seldom

HUDSON 9D

Dec 29/16 Magnum x Gibby’s Ultimate

HARRY 23D

HORNED FULL FLECK Nov 13/16 Magnum x Exodus

HORNED FULL FLECK Dec 30/16 Champs Romano x Sibelle Dirty Harry

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GLITZ 4D

POLLED FULL FLECK Sept 22/16

Magnum x Anchor D Viper

MASTER 15D

HORNED FULL FLECK Nov 25/16

Magnum x Champs Romano

"From Our Pasture" “Polled, Horned, Fullblood & Fleckvieh genetics at their best.”

Ed & Lynne Anderson Boissevain, MB Ph: 204-534-6096 C: 204-534-7533

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Olds Fall Classic Simmental Show

October 6, 2017 Olds, AB Judge: Tyson Hertz, Fir Mountain, SK

Grand Champion Female, New Trend Karizma 5C, exhibited by New Trend Cattle Co., Strathmore, AB

Reserve Grand Champion Female, Double Bar D BB 407D, exhibited by Double Bar D Farms, Grenfell, SK

Grand Champion Bull, VCL Dagger 605D, exhibited by Double Bar D Farms

Reserve Grand Champion Bull, Barlee Ranger Smith, exhibited by Ultra Livestock, Carstairs, AB

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FLYF RUSHED AFFAIR 707E

Shades of the Prairies Sale December 11, 2017 Brandon, MB

FLYF MISS WILD CARD 643D

Sired by the $85,000 Wheatland Final Affair. 707E and her Dam were Champion 2 Yr Old Pair at 2017 Weyburn Regional (one of the toughest regionals in Western Canada!)

Daniel Fellner 306.861.0816

Sired by Ultra Wild Card 4B (Blk Joker son).

Bred early to Combustible.

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For Sale By Private Treaty 75+ Bred Yearling Heifers (Individual or package deals available) *Including 10 Fullbloods, 25 Reds, 30 Blacks and a package of 10 commercial females * 50+ are carrying AI service with no exposure , the balance have been exposed to a black Simmental bull

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Down The Trail.............

2018 Sales January 27 M.C. Quantock “Canada’s Bulls” Bull Sale, Lloydminster, AB January 29 Genetic Vault Online Frozen Genetics Sale February 3 Hill 70 Quantock “Barn Burnin” Bull Sale, Lloydminster, AB/SK February 8 Janzen Ranches 25th Annual Simmental & Red Angus Bull Sale, Rosemary, AB February 11 Diamond M Ranch 6th Annual Bull Sale, Estevan, SK February 18 Bonchuk Farms Annual Bull Sale, Virden, MB February 19 Rendezvous Farms “Holiday Monday” 14th Annual Simmental Bull & Female Sale, Ste Rose du Lac, MB Select Opportunity Bull Sale, Olds, AB February 21 M & J Farms Bull Sale, Russell, MB Crossroad Farms 12th Annual Bull Sale, Shell Lake, SK February 22 13th Annual Robb/Hoegl Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK February 24 Lewis Farms 33rd Annual Bull Sale, Spruce Grove, AB February 27 Double Bar D “Best of Both Worlds” Bull & Female Sale, Grenfell, SK Transcon’s Peace Country Bull Sale, Beaverlodge, AB February 28 Erixon Simmentals Annual Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon, SK 23rd Annual Herdmaster Bull Sale, Camrose, AB March 1 Pheasantdale Simmentals Bull Sale, Balcarres, SK JP Cattle Co./Stewart Cattle Co. Annual Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, McAuley, MB March 2 LaBatte Simmentals with guest Meadow Acres Farm 38th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SK March 3 McMillen Ranching Ltd. Production Sale, Carievale, SK March 4 Rainbow River Simmentals Bull & Female Sale, Fisher Branch, MB R Plus Simmentals Annual Bull Sale, Estevan, SK March 5 Canadian Central Bull & Female Sale, Winnipeg, MB Ashworth Farm & Ranch Simmental Bull Sale, Oungre, SK Transcon’s Bull Spectrum Sale, Innisfail, AB March 7 Mar Mac Farms Red Angus, Black Angus and Simmental Bull and Commercial Female Sale, Brandon, MB Sunny Valley Simmentals 28th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon, SK March 8 In Pursuit of Perfection Bull Sale, Moosomin, SK March 11 Rebels of the West Bull Sale, Virden, MB March 12 Winnipeg Bull Sale, Winnipeg, MB SouthSask Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK March 13 Prairie Partners Bull & Female Sale, Killarney, MB Kuntz/McIntosh/SAJ Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK March 14 Premium Beef Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB Ultra & Czech Mate 1st Annual Bull Sale, Innisfail, AB March 16 Family Tradition Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Dropmore, MB

March 17 Oakview/Perkin/Triple R Bull Sale, Brandon, MB Proudly Western Bull Sale, Whitewood, SK March 19 Maple Lake Stock Farms “Kick Off to Spring” Bull Sale, Hartney, MB March 20 WLB Livestock Bull Sale, Douglas, MB City View Simmentals & Guests Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK March 22 Wheatland Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Bienfait, SK March 25 Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, Yorkton, SK March 26 Southwest Showcase Simmental Bull Sale, Swift Current, SK April 7 Transcon’s Cattle Country Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB April 14 Cattle Capital Bull Sale, Ste Rose du Lac, MB

AD INDEX AJB Livestock...................................................................................................2 Alameda Agencies...........................................................................................45 Ashworth Farm & Ranch.................................................................................39 Big Sky Simmentals........................................................................................34 Bonchuk Farms..................................................................................................4 Bouchard Livestock.........................................................................................46 Broken Oak Black Simmentals.......................................................................19 Cherry Creek Farms....................................................................................36,37 Crest View Land & Cattle Co./Crest View Ranch..........................................27 Crocus Simmentals..........................................................................................45 Dana Johns.......................................................................................................13 Davis Livestock Services................................................................................46 Don Oberg Auctions........................................................................................46 Downey Farms................................................................................................16 Flying F Ranch................................................................................................40 Glasman Farms...............................................................................................48 Hamm’s Trucking...........................................................................................46 Hannah Simmentals........................................................................................46 Harvest Hoedown Sale...................................................................................21 High Bluff Stock Farms...................................................................................46 Homestead-T Simmentals................................................................................18 Keystone Konnection Sale..............................................................................35 Keystone Livestock Services...........................................................................46 Landmark Feeds..............................................................................................45 M & J Farms....................................................................................................48 Manitoba Simmental Association......................................................................6 Maple Lake Stock Farm..................................................................................11 Mark Stock Ring Service................................................................................46 Mar Mac Farms.................................................................................................3 Maxwell Simmentals.......................................................................................28 McIntosh Ranch...............................................................................................23 Miracle Ranch Equipment...............................................................................45 More Bros Simmentals......................................................................................8 Northern Light Simmentals.............................................................................32 Oakview Simmentals......................................................................................17 Perkin Land & Cattle Co................................................................................18 Prairie Pistol Designs.......................................................................................45 Rainbow River Simmentals.............................................................................29 Riverbank Farms..............................................................................................45 Saskatchewan Simmental Association............................................................20 Schweitzer Simmentals...................................................................................33 Silver Lake Farms.............................................................................................9 Southam Simmentals.......................................................................................10 Sweetgrass Ranch............................................................................................45 Transcon Livestock Services...........................................................................47 Twin Brae Simmentals...............................................................................41,46 Triple T Diamond Simmentals........................................................................15 Twin Meadow Livestock/Wilcox Simmentals................................................26 Workman Farms..........................................................................................24,25

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GOULD RANCH 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

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TWIN BRAE SIMMENTALS Auction and Ring Service

Fullbloods, Purebred, Red and Black The coffee is always on!

3 miles east, 6.5 miles north of Inglis

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

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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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