Simmental Focus October 2018

OCTOBER 2018

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Vol. 28 No. 4

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SIMMENTAL FOCUS-5 This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail..................................................................................................7 On The Roundup................................................................................................7 4-H Showring Success.....................................................................................10 CSAConvention...............................................................................................12 MSA Summer Show........................................................................................14 MSA Hosts National Simmental Show...........................................................18 The Cobra Event Sale Results.........................................................................20 Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup Results .........................................................22 The Next Big Thing In Agriculture.................................................................24

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

Fall is in full swing. These fine females found their way to the perfect spot for a photoshoot!

(Focus Pix by BJ photo)

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

October 24 Little Lady Classic & Jackpot Bull Show, Manitoba Ag Ex, Brandon, MB October 26 National Simmental Show, Manitoba Ag Ex, Brandon, MB Ricochet Stock Farm Complete Simmental Female Dispersal, Innisfail, AB October 27 YCS Show & Supreme Breed Extravaganza, Manitoba Ag Ex, Brandon, MB November 15 Harvest Hoedown 24th Annual Simmental Heifer Sale, Neepawa, MB November 16 Pembina Triangle Simmental Association 38th Annual Female Sale, Cypress River, MB Jewels & Diamonds Simmental Production Sale, Ponoka, AB November 21 Agribition 48th Annual Simmental Sale, Regina, SK November 27 Camrose Country Classic, Camrose, AB November 30 Lone Stone Farms Invitational Female Sale, Westlock, AB SimPower Bred Female Sale, Innisfail, AB December 1 Lewis Farms “Leading Ladies” Female Sale, Spruce Grove, AB December 2 Mar Mac Farms New Generation Female Sale, Brandon, MB December 3 The Source of Elite Simmental Genetics,Lloydminster, SK December 4 Transcon’s Western Harvest 5th Annual Simmental Bred Heifer Sale, Innisfail, AB Keystone Konnection 40th Annual Sale, Brandon, MB December 5 Double Bar D “Sharing The Herd” Production Sale, Grenfell, SK December 6 Transcon’s Simmsational 41st Annual Simmental Sale, Moose Jaw, SK December 7 McMillen Ranching Ltd. Fall Female Production Sale, Carievale, SK December 8 Meadow Acres “Maidens of the Meadow” Production Sale, Lampman, SK December 9 Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale, Virden, MB December 10 Shades of the Prairies Simmental Sale, Brandon, MB December 14 Friday Night Lights 7th Annual Simmental Sale, Olds, AB December 15 Transcon’s National Trust On Ice Semen & Embryo Sale Chapter XI, Red Deer, AB Checkers Simmental Sale, Ponoka, AB December 16 Transcon’s Fleckvieh Equation Fullblood Simmental Sale, Red Deer, AB Transcon’s Ultimate Red & Black XXI, Red Deer, AB SIBL Simmentals “Selling Half The Herd” Sale, Red Deer, AB December 17 Maple Lake Stock Farms Production Sale, Hartney, MB December 18 Spring Creek Simmentals “Golden Opportunity V” Female Sale, Moosomin, SK December 20 Schweitzer Simmentals Complete Herd Dispersal, Virden, MB December 21 Harvie Ranching Simmental Bred Cow Dispersal, Olds, AB December 31 New Years Resolution Frozen Genetics Sale Volume V1, Olds, AB

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Well, well, well.....Here we are again. Where did the last 4 months go?!? Summer seemed to fly by this year, and boy was it a hot one!! Hot and dry.....no rain for us here in Manitoba most of the summer, makes for some grumpy cows and even more grumpy farmers! Things were looking pretty scary for quite a while. Fast forward to August and all of a sudden crops had turned and harvest was in full swing.

I’m hearing reports that things aren’t looking as bad as they could be, but with no rain on the prairies, there is definately a shortage of feed and that isn’t good. But as I always say, look on the bright side....we don’t have to deal with hurricanes and wars, it could always be worse!

In August I got to travel to Olds, Alberta to partake in the CSA Convention where I had the chance to network with many breeders from across the country. The hospitality was great, hats off to the Alberta Simmental Association who put together a great weekend! Check out a few pictures on page 12. Huge thanks to the Falconer family for letting me tag along, it was a blast!!

It was a busy summer of celebrations- Richard & Marcia Dimler, Double Bar D Farms, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; Wayne & Charlene Bonchuk, Bonchuk Farms, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary and Wes & Karen Mack, Prairie Wind Farms, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Celebrating milestone birthdays over the summer were Blair McRae, Mar Mac Farms; Marnee Bonchuk, Bonchuk Farms and Aline Theroux, Homestead-T Simmentals. Congratualtions to all!

On a sad note, our condolences to the Harp family, Har-Wei Simmentals, Holland, MB on the passing of Doug.

He was a great man and was always interesting to listen to.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

John and I also got to add another stamp to our passports this summer, and we didn’t even have to leave Manitoba! We spent the September long weekend in Churchill! It was definately an interesting trip, we encountered a momma polar bear and two cubs (don’t worry, we were safe in a tour bus), took in a very interesting cultural tour and even got to get up close and personal with the beluga whales! We had a great time, sure makes you appreciate home and all the little things we take for granted!

Well, I’m about outta room....gettin’ ready for the fall show and sale run, make sure you mark your calendars and join us for the National Simmental show at Ag Ex in Brandon later this month, you won’t want to miss it (details on page 18)!

Joanne See y’all there!

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New Beginnings

Matthew and Leanne Glasman, Glasman Farms, Russell, MB along with big sister Sarayah, are excited to announce the arrival of Aleah Rose. Aleah was born June 19, 2018 weighing 8 lbs 5.6 oz and measured 21.5� long. Proud grandparents are Miles and Bonnie Glasman, M & J Farms, Russell, MB.

Welcome Reina Blaise Sullivan, born August 8, 2018 weighing 9 lbs 4 oz and 21 3/4 inches long. Proud parents are AJ & Andrew Sullivan and grandparents Jim & Gwen Smith, Czech-Mate Livestock, Carstairs, AB.

Congratulations to Jessica and Darnell Fornwald who were married June 2, 2018. Darnell is a member of the Bouchard Livestock team, Carstairs, AB.

Congratulations to Nikki & Bryce Olmstead, Olmstead Cattle Co., Carberry, MB who tied the knot August 4, 2018.

Congratulations to Gerald and Kajsa Maguet, Rendezvous Farms, Ste Rose du Lac, MB who were married July 21, 2018.

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4-H Showring Success

Grand Champion Contination project at Reserve Grand Champion Contination project Reserve Grand Champion Heifer at Carman District 4-H Rally, exhibited by Sam de at Carman District 4-H Rally, exhibited by Carman District 4-H Rally, exhibited by Jayci Rocquigny, Bert’s NR Simmentals, Haywood, MB. Jayci Jo Best, Carman, MB. Jo Best, Carman, MB.

Karson McKay, grandson of Gayle McKay, Nate McKay, also grandson of Gayle McKay, Conray Cattle Co., Pilot Mound, MB exhibited exhibited the Reserve Champion Jackpot Steer the Grand Champion Club Calf and Jackpot of the Clearwater 4-H Beef Club.

Champion of the Clearwater 4-H Beef Club.

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Canadian Simmental Association Convention 2018

August 9-12, 2018 Olds AB

The weekend started off with a meat seminar at Olds College where Brad McLeod, program manager for the National Meat Training Center, gave a very informative presentation on the cuts of beef and how to get more steak! Next we loaded the buses and headed out to Westway Farms where we were treated to a steak lunch and a pasture tour. Then back on the bus on off to Davis Rairdan Embryo Transplant Station where we were given a tour of the facilities and learned more about the embryo transplant process. The bus then took us back to headquarters for the evening.

The next day was a little more relaxed, the kids had a full day of quizzes, sales talk, fitting and judging. The evening was spent at the spectacular Cobra Event hosted by Bohrson Marketing. A packed tent and a phenomenal sale was followed by refreshments and a live band!

Saturday morning called for a little road trip to Carstairs, the home of the infamous Irvine’s Western Wear where I managed to somehow not get lost and used up the spending money that was burning a hole in my pocket! Then back to Olds for the CSA Annual General Meeting and Banquet and the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Auction. The room was filled with many Simmental breeders from coast to coast! A highlight of the banquet for me was the emotional and very touching speech given by the talented Tia Schram (see page 24 and you might want to grab a tissue).

The weekend was rounded out on Sunday with a great turnout for the YCS National Show. A great group of kids showcased a tremendous display of cattle.

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Coming Soon To A Sale Near You! Consigning bred heifers to these fall female sales: (watch for details in the next issue)

* Harvest Hoedown, Thursday, November 15, Neepawa, MB * Keystone Konnection Sale Tuesday,December 4, Brandon, MB * Shades of the Prairies Monday, December 10, Brandon, MB

We also have a group of bred heifers for sale by private treaty. Call for details.

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Manitoba Simmental Association Summer Show Results

June 9, 2018 Lundar, MB Judge: Cameron Nykoliation, Douglas, MB

Reserve Champion Heifer Calf, exhibited

by Twin Meadow Livestock, Treherne, MB

Reserve Champion Female, exhibited by Laura Horner & Jake Rawluk, Minnedosa, MB

Champion Yearling Heifer, exhibited by Twin Meadow Livestock

Grand Champion Bull, exhibited by McIntosh Ranch, Eriksdale, MB

Grand Champion Female, exhibited by Sweet Grass Ranch, Hartney, MB

Champion Bull Calf & Reserve Champion Bull, exhibited by Bert’s NR Simmentals, Haywood, MB

* Champion Heifer Calf exhibited by Katie Falconer, Hartney, MB * Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer exhibited by Dequier Cattle Co., Haywood, MB * * Reserve Champion Bull Calf exhibited by Skyridge Farms, St Claude, MB

Simmental Wins At Calgary Stampede

The Grand Champion Steer at Calgary Stampede was exhibited by Cody Ray & Riley Lafrentz, Andie Hadway and Kolin Piwarski. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Cody Ray Lafrentz, Wheatland Cattle Co., Bienfait, SK for winning the Grand Champion Steer Award at the Calgary Stampede this year. The $17,000 in cash and scholarship money is sure to help the young man, who is studying Animal Science with a Business option at Kansas State University.

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Consigning 11 Bred Heifers to

HARVEST HOEDOWN Simmental Female Sale

Thursday, November 15, 2018 Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB Sires include: *Sibelle Coda 17A * Double Bar D Jambalaya 187A * MSBC Callaway 7C * Redpath’s Double XL 65X * Anchor D Gunner 60Z * Wheatland Current Affair 494B * Triple T Bravo 635B * NCB Cobra 47Y * TCM Walkerson 18B

Save the date for Transcon’s Winnipeg Simmental Bull Sale Monday, March 11, 2019 Winnipeg Livestock 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 Cell: S 204.739.8301

www.tripletdiamondsimmentals.com

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HORNED FULL FLECK

Cherry Creek Brandt 4E Nov 20/17 FGAF Magnum x Jahari

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Cherry Creek Raptor 17E Dec 26/17 Anchor D Raptor x Exodus

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Cherry Creek Rich 11E Dec 3/17 FGAF Magnum x Viper

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Cherry Creek Summit 2F Jan 18/18 ALLM Colossal x FGAF Magnum

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Cherry Creek Layton 6E Nov 24/17 Dirty Harry x ALLM Colossal

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Cherry Creek Heritage 1E Nov 12/17 FGAF Magnum x CEN Laredo

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Cherry Creek Precise 12E Dec 6/17 FGAF Magnum x Champs Trilogy

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Cherry Creek Reid 18E Dec 28/17 FGAF Magnum x Champs Romano

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Cherry Creek Noble 15E Dec 12/17 Sunny Valley Dakota x Tuxedo

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Cherry Creek Prime 14E Dec 17/17 FGAF Magnum x CEN Laredo

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Cherry Creek Colossal 5E Nov 21/17 ALLM Colossal x Gibby’s Ultimate

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Cherry Creek Flower 4F Feb 11/18 Anchor D Raptor x Gibby’s Ultimate

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Cherry Creek Marc 8E Nov 29/17 Sunny Valley Dakota x ALLM Colossal

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Cherry Creek Becki 3F Jan 28/18 Sunny Valley Dakota x FGAF Magnum

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Cherry Creek Roxann 3E Nov 20/17 ALLM Colossal x Spitfire

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Cherry Creek Matt 9E Nov 29/17 Sunny Valley Dakota x ALLM Colossal

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Cherry Creek Aleena 16E Dec 18/17 Sunny Valley Dakota x ALLM Colossal

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Cherry Creek Neta 7E Nov 27/17 Dirty Harry x Make M Polled

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The Cobra Event

August 10, 2018 Olds, AB Sale gross $579,500 Live lots ave $12,118 High Selling Bred Heifers Lot 5- CD Joy’s Elegance 6107, s- SVS Captain Morgan 11Z, ds- 3C Macho, consigned by Canadian Donors sold to Harvie Crest & KT for $20,000 Lot 21- Miss R Plus 7004E, s- R Plus Venom 4006B, ds- R Plus Reload 2006Z, consigned by R Plus Simmentals sold to Springer Simmentals for $16,000 Lot 6- WHL Countess 1764E, s- RF Merchant 481B, ds- S A V Bismarck 5682, consigned by Windy Hill Livestock sold to Harvie Crest & KT for $15,500 Lot 11- Erixon Lady 134E, s- TNGL Grand Fortune Z467, ds- Erixon Dealer 63Z, consigned by Erixon Simmentals sold to Crocus Simmentals for $14,000 High Selling Open Heifers Lot 32- McIntosh Sierra Scream 20F, s- BGS/BM Captain Scream 63D, ds- NCB Cobra 47Y, consigned by McIntosh Livestock sold to Westman Farms for $25,000 Lot 26- RF Famous 818F, s- NCB Cobra 47Y, ds- RF Merchant 481B, consigned by Rancier Farms sold to Hoegl Livestock for $15,000 Lot 27- RF First Class 871F, s- NGDB Structure 34D, ds- Absolute 51Y, consigned by Rancier Farms sold to Rust Mountain View Ranch for $15,000 Lot 28- Deeg Ms Calua 44F, s- Erixon Relentless 110D, ds- NCB Cobra 47Y, consigned by Deeg Simmentals sold to Klinger Livestock for $15,000

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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Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup Results

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August 3-5, 2018 Neepawa, MB

The cattle industry is in good hands after watching the participants at Roundup go through their educational and cattle show weekend. On August 3rd to 5th sixty-eight enthusiastic Manitoba and Saskatchewan Junior Cattle Producers attended the 11th annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup in Neepawa, Manitoba. Excitement in the cattle industry brought out a top-notch group of interested cattle producers and 96 head of cattle. This year 24 new members attended Roundup for the first time.

Where else can you attend an event with 68 Junior members all working together as teams and in individual competitions, to learn the skills needed in the Livestock Industry. This is not just any cattle show, it is an all-around event to promote and educate youth to continue in the livestock industry. Our show would not happen without our dedicated sponsors , parents, Juniors and committee members who have stood behind this Junior All Breeds Show and helped to make it a success.

The weekend started off Friday afternoon with a presentation from Sullivan’s Stock Show U instructors Laura Horner and Jake Rawluk on showmanship, hair products and cattle fitting. Friday evening all juniors participated in the Photo Identify Contest.– a fun, hands on challenge where teams work together to complete 10 stations related to the cattle industry. It is a great way for Juniors to work together, make new friendships, learn something new and have fun while doing it!

On Saturday, the Juniors were busy with many different events. In the morning they participated in public speaking, individual judging and attended an electric fencing demonstration by Grant House. In the afternoon, the Juniors took part in team judging, team fitting, the stockman’s knowledge competition and the Pee Wees had a demonstration .On Saturday, Scholarship Interviews also took place. Saturday evening was wrapped up with the Cook-Off competition sponsored by Enns Brothers Equipment and a slip n’ slide to cool off for the day!

Sunday was show day. Thank-you to our show day judges, Chad Hollinger and Austen Anderson. Juniors participated in showmanship classes in the morning and then confirmation classes in the afternoon.

We rounded the day off with a parade of champions and a parade of 4-H champions then finished the evening off with awards. Each and every year Round-Up is a weekend filled with friendships, learning, skills and knowledge. It was once again another successful weekend!

Round-Up 2018 Committee: Lois McRae (Chairperson), Rilla & Travis Hunter, Wenda & Naomi Best, Blair McRae, Andrea Bertholet, Samantha Rimke, Albert & Michelle Rimke, Candace Johnston, Laura Horner, Jake Rawluk, Melissa McRae, Gracie and Katie Falconer, Adrianne Vandersluis, Nanette Glover, Jackie Cavers , Cody Carson and Nolan Glover.

Showmanship

Sponsored by Manitoba Beef Producers, Manitoba Angus, Manitoba Shorthorn and Manitoba Simmental Associations

Division Winner Senior- Justin Carvey Intermediate- Sam deRocquigny Junior- Ty Nykoliation Pee Wee- Aklen Abey

Honourable Mention Levi Rimke Claire Lavallee Joran Frey Declynn Allum

Individual Judging

Sponsored by Manitoba Charolais Association

Division Winner Senior- Naomi Best

Intermediate- Laine Muir Junior- Nia Devonald Pee Wee- Aklen Abey

Honourable Mention Levi Rimke Cody Carson Ty Nykoliation Ben Fox

Round-Up Agribition Judging Team Sponsored by Manitoba Charolais Association

Naomi Best, Kaitlyn Davey, Gracie Falconer, Orianna Hyndman and Levi Rimke Team Judging

Division Winner Senior- Justin Carvey/Amanda Scott Intermediate- Cody Carson/Rylee Paterson Junior- Emma Fox/Ty Nykoliation

PeeWee- Jagger Allum/Emily Murray Dvision Winner Senior- Naomi Best Intermediate- Laine Muir Junior- Nia Devonald PeeWee- Aklen Abey

Division Winner Senior- Orianna Hyndman Intermediate- Emily Speers Junior- Lane Nykoliation Pee Wee- Aklen Abey

Honourable Mention Nolan Glover/Kaitlyn Davey Royce Moellenbeck/Brooklyn Hedley Sully Fox/Nia Devonald Aklen Abey/Ben Fox

Division Winner Intermediate- Cody Carson Junior- Nathan deRocquigny PeeWee- Declynn Allum

Honourable Mention Leah Graham Royce Moellenbeck Fischer Cavers Emily Murray

Honourable Mention Naomi Best Sam deRocquigny Piper Bigney Declynn Allum

Graphic Design

Division Winner Senior- Kaitlyn Davey Intermediate- Cody Carson Junior- Teegan Hyndman

PeeWee- Aklen Abey

Honourable Mention Naomi Best Sierra Inglis

Art Division

Stall Card Junior Winner Joran Frey Pee Wee Winner Declynn Allum Stockman’s Knowledge Division Winner Honourable Mention Senior- Cindy Jack

Angel Grieve Intermediate- Royce Moellenbeck Taylor Carlson Junior- Emma Fox Nia Devonald 2017 Bob Gordon Memorial Overall Stockman’s Knowledge Award Presented in memory of Bob Gordon on behalf of the Gordon Family.

Winner- Cindy Jack Cook-Off

Public Speaking

Photography

Scrapbook Winner Honourable Mention Senior- Orianna Hyndman Amanda Scott Intermediate- Taylor Carlson Junior- Teegan Hyndman

Sierra Inglis PeeWee- Aklen Abey Emily Murray

Honourable Mention Emma Harms Carson Baker Jagger Allum

2018 Round-Up Scholarship $1000 Recipient- Amanda Scott 2018 Herdsman Award –Sierra Inglis Young Handlers Award- Brett Grieve Digger Award- Jonathan Karsin 2018 All Star Team- Kaitlyn Davey,Elektra Breault, Garnett Speers, Piper Bigney and Rhett Sigurdson

Sponsored by Enns Brothers

Winning Team- Bobbi Foster, Sully Fox, Jaylin Hill, Hayden Bigney, Bree Russell and Lukas Cavers Honourable Mention- Naomi Best, Reegan Frey, Fischer Cavers, Sierra Inglis, and Zane Finlay Team Grooming Winning Team- Nolan Glover, Angel Grieve, Brooklyn Hedley, Emma Falconer, Hannah Mann and Aklen Abey Grand Aggregate

Sponsored by Enns Brothers

Division Winner Senior- Naomi Best

Intermediate- Emily Speers Junior- Ty Nykoliation Pee Wee- Aklen Abey

Honourable Mention Kaitlyn Davey Cody Carson Lane Nykoliation Declynn Allum

Simmental Show Grand Champion Simmental Heifer Calf- Cody Carson with NAC Merlot 92F Class 2A Simmental Bred Heifers 1.Cody Carson, Rossburn 2.Bree Russell, Reston 3.Katie Falconer, Hartney Class 2B Simmental Bred Heifers 1. Sam deRocquigny, Haywood 2.Kira Dagg, Wapella,SK 3. Emily Speers, Alexander Junior Champion Simmental Female- Cody Carson with RJP Pocahontas 41E Reserve Junior Champion Female- Sam deRocquigny with Bert’s Ms Electric 14E Senior Champion Simmental Female- Cody Carson with NAC 36D Grand Champion Simmental Female- Cody Carson with NAC 36D Reserve Grand Champion Female- Cody Carson with RJP Pocahontas 41E Class 5 Simmental Bull Calf 1.Sam deRocquigny, Haywood 2. Cody Carson, Rossburn 3. Nathan deRocquigny, Haywood Bull Calf Champion- Sam deRocquigny with Bert’s Fired Up 15F Reserve Bull Calf Champion - Cody Carson with NAC Almost Famous 2F Each and every year Round-Up is a weekend filled with friendships, learning, skills and knowledge. It was once again another successful weekend!

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The Next Big Thing in Agriculture

(Submitted by Tia Schram)

The market is down, two waterers are frozen, the barn is full with cows to calve, the tractor won’t start and the meteorologist is calling for the coldest winter to date. You have put in a 24-hour day, and it’s not over yet. You are exhausted, mentally drained and feel as though nothing can go right. Although tomorrow is a new day, nothing is going to change. Try feeling like this every day. Helpless, exhausted, alone.

Mental illness is a rising issue in today’s society and is becoming more apparent within the agriculture industry. The next big things for the future of Agriculture is addressing the mental health of farmers and starting a conversation about it. The health of livestock producers goes beyond the physical risks and needs to consider the long hours, taxing work and uncontrollable factors that farmers face on a daily basis.

Farmers work in acres, not hours. Whether it be getting hay off the field before it rains or waiting for a cow to calve, farmers do not complete a day’s work until they are satisfied that their duties have been fulfilled for the day. When looking for a job, one would often consider the number of hours required to work, the salary, benefits and holidays. With a job as a livestock producers, one sacrifices all the flexibility and stability of a 9-5 job. From an urban perspective, a career this demanding may seem crazy, but to agricultural enthusiasts, this is our lifestyle.

The combination of physical requirements, broad knowledge and emotional situations make any job in agriculture extremely difficult. It is required that one be able to pull a calf, lift large amounts and fix everything with their hands. In addition to having an understanding of mechanics, animal science, plumbing and nutrition. On top of all these requirements, it is expected that little emotion is displayed when something does not go as anticipated. The work a farmer does is not easy and often goes unnoticed, therefore making farming one of the most physically and mentally taxing jobs in the world.

What makes farming such a difficult job mentally is the factors that are out of our control. As much work as one puts in and as much as they try to prepare, the weather, health of livestock and markets are uncontrollable. There is a constant uncertainty regarding profit or loss for a year’s work because of these factors. With farming, there is no guaranteed paycheck, regardless of the amount of work put in. It takes extremely strong people to work in agriculture. This generation seeks stability and that is a leading reason why fewer youth are staying on the family farm and pursuing careers in agriculture. It is not a matter of work ethic, but rather economic stability and flexibility.

When a 25 year old, passionate about agriculture, takes his own life, we are forced to reconsider why we chose to work in this industry. Mental illness is a big part of the wellbeing of farmers and should be considered to the same extent as physical risks. In 2018, three of my role models attempted suicide. It came as a shock to the farming community as these men were some of the most successful producers. There was no sign that they were hurting and they had too much pride to ask for help as many farmers do.

The cowboy mentality is to never show emotion or weakness. Expressing a need for help –especially for mental illness- is often viewed as a sign of vulnerability. Detecting a mental health issue is much more difficult than diagnosing a physical injury or disease. This makes it that much more challenging for a farmer to ask for help. Although mental health concerns do not show the same visible symptoms of a physical injury that does not mean that the level of treatment should change. Depression and anxiety are diseases, not impairments and are not something to be ashamed of. Farmers need to understand and embrace that.

Treatment begins with a conversation. Communication is the root to providing a support system for farmers and members of the agriculture industry. It all starts with ending the stigma around mental health and creating an environment where farmers can feel comfortable expressing concerns regarding their mental wellbeing and an atmosphere where they feel safe asking for help.

“We need to keep our people in society, but help the through society. We also have to help society learn about mental health, mental health issues and how to deal with them… It really hurts to hear of losing people that I have been associated with because of something that we are not doing enough about- in my opinion. Mental health isn’t something we should be hiding.” –Bryce Morland

Mental illness is a rising issue in today’s society and deeply affects those involved in the agriculture industry. Although seeing baby calves running around in the spring and finishing a long harvest in the fall are extremely rewarding experiences, getting there is never an easy task. The daily grind, exhaustion and uncontrollable factors take a toll on mental health. No other career path offers so many risks and so much economic uncertainty. There are several cases of depression and anxiety that go unnoticed and untreated within this industry, with a handful of them ending tragically.

So when you are thinking about the future and sustainability of agriculture, you must consider the men and women behind the industry, because the next big thing is addressing mental health issues, not hiding them.

So even though the markets are down, the waterer is frozen and nothing is going as it should. You are not helpless and most importantly, you are not alone.

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**NEW DATE** Friday November 16, 2018 Cypress River, MB

PERKS Black Doll 1621E

PERKS Hotstuff 1578E

PERKS Wise Crack 42E

Shock N Awe x Dynamite Blk Bred Cobra

Shock N Awe x Hard Rock Bred Erixon Lad 67D (Capone)

Shock N Awe x Red Caesar Bred Cobra

PERKS Ola 8E

PERKS Red Betty 251E

PERKS Mickey 790E

IPU Hot Iron x Dr. Phil Bred Cobra

IPU Hot Iron x Wheatland 786T Bred Erixon Lad 67D (Capone)

Godfather x Midas Bred Cobra

Join PLCC, McRuer Farms & Guests for our Annual Female Sale December 1, 2018 at Killarney Auction Mart. Call for details.

Darryl & Tanya Perkin and Family H: 204.769.2159 C: 204.534.8137 E: darryl@perkinlandandcattle.com www.perkinlandandcattle.com

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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

THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS!!!

CONTACT JOANNE AT 204-750-2350 OR EMAIL JJBEST@MYMTS.NET TODAY!

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Dale Studer Beef Sales Representative

Eric van Meijl Nutrition and Management Consultant evanmeijl@masterfeeds.com Phone: 204-728-0231 // 1-888-667-0739 Cell: 204-724-6241 // Fax: 204-726-1178 1202 17th St. E, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada R7A 7C3

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

Box 157 Virden, MB R0M 2C0

204-748-1251 Cell: 204-512-0342 elainestuder@hotmail.com

Your Success, Our Passion.

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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