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NOVEMBER 2013

Canadian Publication Mail Product Agreement No. 40005367

Vol. 23 No. 5

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will be offering females for sale once again at

the Workman Farms & Guests Female Sale in Killarney December 7, 2013 1:00 p.m.

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Some Productive Cows

And a dozen bred heifers

all bred to Royal Arms

Mader P Royal Arms

For more info contact

Darryl, Tanya, Liam & Ivy Perkin Elgin, MB Ph: 204-769-2159 Cell: 204-534-8137

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FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE DECEMBER 17, 2013 HEARTLAND LIVESTOCK, VIRDEN, MB

Offering: 80 Red, Black & Fullblood Heifers

BLCC 104Z S: Black Sting

BLCC 184Z S: Ridgeline

BLCC 18Z S: Rochfort

BLCC 323Z S: Renegade

BLCC 153Z S: Renegade

BLCC 103Z S: Autobahn

BLCC 205Z S: Sledge

BLCC 261Z S: 185W

BLCC 37Z S: Red Rock

DAVE (204) 773-0467

WAYNE (204) 796-0004

MEL (204) 842-3838

www.bonchukfarms.com

This issue we “focus” on: Down The Trail...................................................7 On The Roundup.................................................7 Ad Index.............................................................37 New Arrivals.......................................................8 2014 CSA AGM Committees..............................8 Bar 5 Extravaganza Sale.....................................10 WLB Livestock Internet Heifer Sale...................12 ASA Reformulates EPD Calculations.................12 Bertholet Attends U.S. Conference....................18

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

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Simmental stands alone as the leading breed in the cattle industry today.

(Pix by BJ photo)

Simmental Focus

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

November 9 Pembina Triangle Simmental Association Sale Cypress River, MB November 13 Agribition Show & Sale Regina, SK November 23 Spring Creek Simmentals 40th Anniversary Sale Moosomin, SK November 25 Harvest Hoedown Sale, Neepawa, MB November 28 Maple Lake Stock Farms Female & Prospect Sale Hartney, MB November 28 McCormack Family Ranch Genetic Expressions Sale Grenfell, SK December 2 The Source of Elite Simmental Genetics Sale Lloydminster, SK December 3 35th Annual Keystone Konnection Sale Brandon, MB December 5 Simmsational Sale, Moose Jaw, SK December 7 Workman Farms & Guests Female Sale Killarney, MB December 9 Shades of the Prairies Sale, Brandon, MB December 13 Borderside Select Female Sale, Virden, MB December 13 Friday Night Lights Sale, Olds, AB December 14 Checkers & Fullblood Perfection Sales Red Deer, AB December 15 Fleckvieh Equation/Ultimate Red & Black Sales Red Deer, AB December 17 Bonchuk Farms Female Production Sale Virden, MB (cont’d on page 26)

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.......hi folks, are ya ready for winter? not hardly huh... but it s threatening....some parts of the prairies have already had a taste, hopefully it is short-lived and we get a few more weeks to finish all those never-ending jobs that seem to multiply every year....seems like the hurrier I go, the behinder I get, what is up with that..... blame it on age, global warming, the government, whatever.....I know a cure though....it’s called retirement and it’s callin my name........... .......well as bad as we think we have it, it ain’t nothin compared to our fellow cattle producers to the south... that devastating snowstorm that killed thousands & thousands of cattle in early October in South Dakota & Wyoming was heartbreaking to all.....and the aftermath unimaginable....our hearts go out to those folks, and here’s hoping your government will provide some much-needed aid now that the ridiculous shutdown is over....... .....the fall shows and sales have begun, and with that we say goodbye to the Kopp family as they disperse their great herd of Simmentals.....we are sorry to see you go and you will be missed as you have been a big part of the Simmental breed for a long time.....we wish you well in your future endeavours and hope that we meet again soon somewhere on the trail................. .........of course Agribition is happening early this year due to the Grey Cup being held in Regina...makes it a little tight for folks to get to it but on the bright side, the weather may be just a bit more tolerable....one can only hope.......and the show and sale are happening on the same day this year, so take note, the sale will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 13....don’t miss it! .........the MSA organizing committee is in full swing making plans for the CSA Annual Meeting being held in this province next summer.....it takes a lot of help and volunteers to stage an event of this magnitude so if you have a bit of spare time to offer assistance, the Board would greatly appreciate it.... .....and how about those cattle prices, it is great to see, here’s hoping they only get better and better.......things are lookin up......see you at the next sale......................

Lois

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New Arrivals

Congratulations to Scott & Kerrie Harvie, Harvie Ranching, Olds, AB on the birth of their son Chick Bennett, born March 6, 2013, 8 lbs, 1 oz. Proud grandparents Ian & Marlene Harvie & Barry & Myrna Bennett.

Congratulations to Ashley & Josh Berg, Schweitzer Simmentals, Decker, MB on the birth of their baby girl, Kaelyn Brynlee, born September 15, 2013, 7 lbs 9 oz, 22 “ long. Proud grandparents Cam & Myrna Schweitzer.

Congratulations to Travis & Lindsay Biglieni on the birth of their son, Owen Stephen, born September 23, 2013, 8 lbs 3 oz, 21 1/2” long. Proud grandparents Bill & Nancy Biglieni, WLB Livestock, Douglas, MB.

2014 Canadian Simmental Association AGM Committee SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING: Chairperson: Everett Olson, 867-0076 Darryl Perkin, 534-8137 Trevor Peters, 741-0967 Clint Marchant, 825-8012 ADVERTISING/PROMOTION: Chairperson: Fraser Redpath, 825-7401 Gordon Jones, 825-7489 Melissa McRae, 573-9903 REGISTRATION/HOSPITALITY: Chairperson: Donalee Jones, 529-2444 Barry & Glenda Chescu, 247-0205 Blair & Lois McRae, 728-3058 ENTERTAINMENT: Chairperson: Rick Dequier, 771-0280 Todd Collins, 823-1434 Wes Hill, 750-2139 Craig Davidson, 761-5991 Terry Woychyshyn, 867-7139 YCSA NATIONAL CLASSIC: Chairperson: Andrea Bertholet, 483-0319 Shannon Carvey Jacquie Downey, 522-0838 Cam & Myrna Schweitzer, 365-7307 MB YCS Board of Directors We are still looking for volunteers to help on these committees and others.

If you are interested in contributing please contact Everett Olson or Donalee Jones.

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Bar 5 Extravaganza Sale October 5, 2013 Markdale, ON

30 open heifers ave $2360 34 bred heifers ave $4933 5 Cow/calf pairs ave $2880 36 cows ave $2842 17 recips ave $2364 1 semen lot $1500 High Selling Lots: Lot 49-PHS Polled Zowie, s-BLI Warlord 915W, dsDora Lee Keswick from Prospect Hill Simmentals to Starwest Farms for $32,500.

Lot 52-Sibelle Sansa 19Z, s-BBBG Bradock 2T, ds-Smithbilt Freightliner 91J from Ferme Sibelle to Prospect Hill Simmentals for $11,000.

Lot 51-Sibelle Nemesis 17L, s-Virginia Walker 97W, ds-BFP Bolagi N522E from Ferme Sibelle to Ferme B.M.S. for $10,750.

Lot 22-Bar 5 SA Ilka 806Z, s-Leeupoort Brits, dsProm-Buschbrunn Helvas from Bar 5 Stock Farms to Jeff Knox for $10,500.

Lot 46-PHS Zinfandel, s-BLI Warlord, ds-Bar 5 SA Harrach 801P from Prospect Hill Simmentals to Well’s Crossing Cattle Co. for $10,000.

Lot 33-Bar 5 Frederika 1403Z, s-Grinalta’s HP Kins 126S, ds-Double Bar D Make M Polled from Bar 5 Stock Farms to Starwest Farms for $9000.

Lot 61-Dora Lee’s Tasha FF 98Z, s-Dora Lee’s Equinox FF 54T, ds-BHR Draco SA 628N from Dora Lee Genetics to Jeff Knox for $8250.

Lot 90-Bar 5 PSAFF Belle 226X, s-Bar 5 P SA Evolution 418S, ds-Bar 5 SA Harrach 801P from Bar 5 Stock Farms to Casa Branca for $7200.

Lot 47-PHS Belle’s Polled Zenith, s-Leeupoort Brits, ds-Bar 5 SA Expert 826M from Prospect Hill Simmentals to Ferme Gagnon Farm for $6500.

Lot 1-Bar 5 SA Monica 405A, s-Leeupoort Brits, dsUitsuip Chev A 01 from Bar 5 Stock Farms to Agro Zurita for $6500.

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WLB Livestock 1st Internet Simmental Female Sale

October 21, 2013

9 open Purebred Simmental heifer calves averaged $3777. $6600 - Lot 1 - WLB 223W Gwen 420A sired by Hart Good Time 223W. Sold to Shannon Pirlot, SK $4800 - Lot 2 - WLB 223W Gwen 437A sired by Hart Good Time 223W. Sold to Dequier Farms, MB $4800 - Lot 8 - WLB 47Y Fae 348A sired by Sunny Valley Force 47Y. Sold to Hannah Simmentals. AB $4100 - Lot 3 - WLB 223W Gwen 420A sired by Hart Good Time 223W. Sold to Dakota Braun, AB Thanks to the over 75 viewers that took the time to be with us for this new event for WLB Livestock.

ASA Reformulates EPD Calculations

ASA removed the Genetically Enhanced Portion of their EPDS for their genetic evaluations.

Recently the ASA removed the genetically enhanced portion of EPDs from their genetic evaluations.

The ASA discovered that when blending EPDs the formula being used was taking into account the MBV portion multiple times.

Essentially what this did was over inflate the accuracy and higher ranked traits got even better and lesser ranked traits became noticeably worse.

As a proactive measure the ASA decided to pull the genetically enhanced portion of their genetic evaluation so they could reformulate the calculations.

They are very close to having it fixed and GEEPDs will most likely be used in the Spring EPD run, which will be calculated in November. (reprinted from CSA website)

Tuesday, December 3 Keystone Centre Brandon, MB

Beef Maker x Muirheads Kosmo bred Boundary Odin 103Z

*also consigning a black Beef Maker open heifer & a red Kosmo heifer

MRL Destination x Sun Rise Black Tank

December 7, 2013 Killarney Auction Mart 1:00 PM with guest consignors: *Perkin Land & Cattle Co. *McRuer Stock Farm *Oakview Simmentals 165 females including bred heifers-many with A.I. dates- and cows

Featuring Workman Farms Commercial Cowherd Dispersal *65 Cows *20 Heifers (many A.I.’d) bred red, black & traditional Simmental to start calving Jan.12, 2014 *All age verified *Many second & third calvers

Pat 204-776-2386 or 204-534-8530

Greg 204-776-2164 or 204-724-0564

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Crest’s View 16Z Sire: Shear Force 38K Bred: Sure Shot 418

Crest’s View 19Z Sire:Lchmn Bodybuilder Bred: Beef King W107

Also consigning: * Destiny Buckeye daughter A.I. bred to Beef King *Top Gun granddaughter A.I. bred to Sure Shot 418

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Cameron & Myrna Schweitzer & Family Decker, MB

12 Bred Heifers Consigned to the Harvest Hoedown Sale   November 25, 2013 Beautiful Plains Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB Polled PB: SBSF Ally 51Z

AI’d to Beef King April 12 IPU Accelerator x IPU Red Warrior

Polled PB: SBSF Ebony 59Z

AI’d to In Dew Time April 12 ACS Blackjack x IPU Red Warrior

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Fullblood: SBSF Ameretto 12Z

AI’d to Rocket April 12 IPU Romano x SBSF Vegas 1L

Polled PB: SBSF Kiwi 58Z

AI’d to Beef King April 12 IPU Accelerator x IPU Red Warrior

Also consigning 2 Top Notch Bred Heifers in the Keystone Konnection Sale December 3, 2013 Keystone Center, Brandon, MB

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H- 204-764-2604 Cam’s cell- 204-365-6092 Email: schweitz@mymts.net Visit our website @ www.simmentalbreeders.com

For more info call:

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Pow e l b i d e

“Incr 35TH ANNUAL

KEYSTONE KONNECTION SALE DEC.3/13 Sheraton 6A Horned 100% Full Fleck S: Double Bar D Spitfire DS: Gidsco Appollo

Gates 10A S. Polled 100% Full Fleck S: FGAF Barbossa DS: Champs Trilogy

RHYS 2A Polled 100% Full Fleck S: Crossroad Tuxedo DS: CEN Laredo

 DNA’d Nondilutor

Sargent 7A Horned 100% Full Fleck S: Champs Romano DS: DFM Marcus

Royale 1A Horned 100% Full Fleck S:Crossroad Tuxedo DS: Shawacres Jahari

Surefire 43Z S. Polled 100% Full Fleck S: Double Bar D Spitfire DS: DFM Marcus

Starwood 3A Polled 100% Full Fleck S: Double Bar D Spitfire DS: DFM Marcus

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Emerson 40Z Horned 100% Full Fleck S: CFPS Romulus DS:Bar None Mainstream

Marshall 49Z Polled 100% Full Fleck S: Crossroad Tuxedo DS: Dble Bar D Make M Polled

Daya 9A Horned 100% Full Fleck S: Anchor T Metro DS: Crossroad Tuxedo

Kylie 48Z Polled 100% Full Fleck S: Cherry Creek Carnac DS: Exodus

Kaptain 41Z Polled 100% Full Fleck S: Crossroad Tuxedo DS: FGAF Seldom

Elyse 12A Horned 100% Full Fleck S: Anchor T Metro DS: Crossroad Tuxedo

Jayma 47Z Polled 100% Full Fleck S: Crossroad Tuxedo DS: Exodus

Ed & Lynne Anderson Boissevain, MB PH 204-534-6096 Cell 204-534-7533 “Polled Horned Fullblood Fleckvieh Genetics at their Best”

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Bertholet Attends U.S. AgriFuture Conference

Two Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) were selected to attend the AgriFuture Conference in Laramie, Wyoming, from October 8-10.

Erika Strande, a 2013 CYL Graduate from Merritt, B.C., and Andrea Bertholet, current year CYL from Hartney, Manitoba, travelled to Wyoming on Oct. 6 to partake in pre-conference agricultural tours. The Ag Education Coordinator from the Wyoming Department of Agriculture toured the group through the state’s Wheatland, Cheyenne and Laramie areas. The tour was comprised of a variety of stops including a research facility, a mixed farming and ranching operation, a feedlot and the meat science lab of the University of Wyoming.

The conference focused on the future of the agriculture industry. It brought together young producers, industry and government for frank discussions on the challenges the industry is facing and to brainstorm action items to overcome these challenges. The tour and conference provided venues for thought-provoking conversation and networking opportunities, and participants came away with a better understanding of the Wyoming agriculture industry.

“AgriFuture was a great opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities in the agriculture industry with young people in Wyoming and the surrounding states. It was surprising to learn that we are more similar than we might think,” said Bertholet.

CYL 2014-15 program accepting applications November 1 It’s that time of year – CYL applications open November 1. The CYL program is a unique mentorship program that provides participants with a combination of formal and informal opportunities to learn from existing beef cattle industry leaders and other youth organizations undertaking mentorship opportunities. Young producers between the ages of 18 and 35 years have a chance to participate in provincial, national and international high level discussions that define the direction and future of the Canadian cattle and beef industry. CYL provides participants with a chance to explore a potential career choice or rewarding provincial/national producer organization involvement, while gaining essential business connections and learning tools along the way.

Kerry Hyatt, 2013 CYL Graduate, encouraged young producers to apply. “The program is much more than a mentorship with a key leader in the beef industry, it is a career and life changing opportunity,” she said.

Applications will close in January. Please visit the CYL website for more information and to access the application form at www. cattlemensyoungleaders.com.

(Formerly Spring Creek & Guests Sale)

Approx. 200 head of Top Quality Simmental & Simm x Red Angus Bred Heifers selected from reputation herds on both sides of the border!

Consignors:

*Consignments will include some young bred cows *Various calving program dates to suit your herd

Approx. Calving

Blacksand Cattle Co. – 204-761-5991 Mebs Ranch – 306-696-2956 Glenmill Farms -204-532-2326 Grant Bradley – 306-745-2068 CAB Ranch – 306-735-2843 Calico Cattle Co. – 306-735-2749 Ja-Lyn Farms-204-722-2004 Barry cell 204-851-0342 Swindon Ranch-204-724-4625

*Join us for lunch prior to the sale*

Jan/Feb Jan/Feb Mar/Apr Feb/Mar Apr/May Feb/Mar May/June Jan/Feb

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Young Ranchman’s Livestock Show - Swift Current, SK

Champion Jackpot Steer Sire: Monopoly DS: Teddy

Reserve Champion Simmental Female S: Wheatland High Voltage 122Y Dam: Wheatland Lady 763T 3/4 sib to Wheatland Terminator 202Z

 Check out our special embryo lot in the CWA Sale

Champion Simmental Female S: Wheatland Predator Dam: Wheatland Lady 902J

www.wheatlandcattle.com Vernon, Denise, Riley & Cody-Ray LaFrentz Box 118, Bienfait, SK S0C 0M0 PH 306-634-7765 cell 306-421-2297 Cody cell: 306-461-8199 Riley cell: 620-960-7738 Email: wheatlandcattle@sasktel.net

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Join us for the

SRH 12Z

S: R Plus Hard Rock Bred: In Dew Time (Sexed Heifer)

SHADES OF THE PRAIRIES SALE

December 9, 2013 Keystone Center, Brandon, MB

SRH 35A S: R Plus Hard Rock D: ANDJ Diana

We have a strong set of Multi Generation Red & Black Bulls being developed at home for Transcon’s Cattle Country Bull Sale next spring.

Stay tuned for more details!

SRH 54A S: KOP Crosby D: OBCC Chyna

Robert & Pam Handford

Box 103 Snowflake, MB R0G 2K0 Ph: (204) 876-4658 Cell: (204) 242-4359

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BLACK DIAMOND SIMMENTALS COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL SALE December 21, 2013 Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB

200+ Head On Offer Including: 100 Bred Females 30 Fall Cow/Calf pairs 50 Heifer Calves 10 Fall Born Yearling Bulls 40 Bull Calves 5 Herdsires Bruce Robinson Hamiota, MB H: 204-764-2413

Cell: 204-365-7379 or 204-512-7379

Email: bds@inetlink.ca

JG 403-556-5563 GN 780-542-0634 DP 403-323-3985 CM 306-365-8432 BW 403-540-3084

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Broken Oak Capri 98A

Sire: 107Y Change 1 l o o C + R Dam: T Tessie 98 MSC Top

Keystone Sim-Acta entry

Sired by the feature Blackedge son at 2012 R + Sale & mothered by an outstanding Top Cut daughter, she will make a cool change to your breeding program!

R + Cool Change 1107Y

Broken Oak Smarty Pants 18Z

Selling at Shades of the Prairies:

A broody Beach Boy x Showoff heifer safe to an April 11 breeding to Superstout with no exposure.

Robert Sharpe 204-826-2519

Rapid City, MB Lesley Hedley 204-826-2765 cell 204-573-1939

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Headlining the most powerful group of bred females we have ever offered for sale!

SHADES OF THE PRAIRIES SALE

December 9, 2013 Brandon, MB

Featuring:

4 of the most powerful & intriguing bred heifers we have ever offered for sale by public auction.

Exclusive Sires & Service.

PLUS Our feature Open Heifer consignment. The first MRL Integrity daughter ever offered for sale!

 At The Ranch- For Sale by Private Treaty 

75 Red, Black, Fullblood Simmental Bred Heifers

(Breed leading genetics & Service Sires)

20 Regisitered Red Angus Bred Heifers

25 Fancy Simmental x Red Angus Commercial Heifers

100 Solid Productive & Proven Cows

(Calving Jan/Feb or Apr/May)

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Down the Trail (cont’d) December 18 GJR Simmentals Complete Dispersal Saskatoon, SK December 20 Muirhead Cattle Co. Female Sale Saskatoon, SK December 21 Black Diamond Simmentals Dispersal Sale Virden, MB December 31 New Years Resolution Frozen Genetics Sale Saskatoon, SK January 4, 2014 MSA Annual Meeting, Brandon, MB January 25 Lazy S Ranch Bull Sale, Mayerthorpe, AB January 25 M.C. Quantock “Canada’s Bulls” Bull Sale Lloydminster, AB February 9 Diamond M Ranch Bull Sale, Estevan, SK February 10 Rendezvous Farms Bull Sale, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB February 13 M & J Farms Bull Sale, Russell, MB February 14 Mader Ranches Bull Power Sale, Carstairs, AB February 15 Double Bar D Farms Bull & Female Sale Grenfell, SK February 17 Kopp Farms Final Bull Sale, Amaranth, MB February 19 Crossroad Farms Bull Sale, Shell Lake, SK February 26 Muirhead Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Shellbrook, SK February 26 Herdmaster Bull Sale, Camrose, AB February 26 Erixon Simmentals Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK February 27 Pheasantdale Simmentals Bull & Female Sale at the ranch, Balcarres, SK February 28 LaBatte Simmentals Bull & Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SK March 1 McMillen Ranching Ltd. Bull Sale, Carievale, SK March 2 R Plus Simmentals Bull Sale, Estevan. SK

March 3 Ashworth Farm & Ranch Bull Sale, Oungre, SK March 4 Bull Spectrum, Innisfail, AB March 5 Mar Mac Farms & Guests Bull Sale, Brandon, MB March 5 Sunny Valley Simmentals Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK March 6 In Pursuit of Perfection Bull Sale, Moosomin, SK March 7 Genetic Destination Bull Sale, Grenfell, SK March 9 Rebels of the West Bull Sale, Virden, MB March 10 Genetic Source Bull Sale, Brandon, MB March 11 Prairie Partners Bull Sale, Killarney, MB March 12 Premium Beef Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB March 12 South Saskatchewan Bull Sale, Moose Jaw, SK March 14 Family Tradition Bull Sale, Dropmore, MB March 18 City View Simmentals & Guests Bull Sale Moose Jaw, SK March 19 Advantage Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK March 19 Adair Ranch Bull Sale, Provost, AB March 20 Maple Lake Stock Farm Bull Sale, Grand Clairiere, MB March 23 Cattlemens Classic Bull Sale, Virden, MB March 23 Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, Leross, SK March 24 Harvie Ranching Bull Sale, Olds, AB March 25 WLB Livestock Bull Sale, Douglas, MB March 27 Wheatland Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Alameda, SK March 27 Winnipeg Bull Sale, Winnipeg, MB March 29 Proudly Western Bull Sale, Whitewood, SK March 31 Southwest Showcase Bull Sale, Swift Current, SK April 5 Bar 5 Spring Spectacular Bull Sale, Markdale, ON TBA Cattle Country Bull Sale, Neepawa, MB

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Bulls For Sale by Private Treaty ** All bulls raised on Dam’s milk & grass- NO CREEP **

VFD 2A Crosby x Power Drive

VFD 22A Full Throttle x Power Drive

VFD 72A Red Force x Red Quorum

VFD 37A Full Throttle x Dream On

VFD 29A Crosby x Power Drive

VFD 6A Full Throttle x Power Drive

Also selling yearling bulls & several 2 year olds sired by IPU Revolution, Ankonian Colossal, 680S & Poker Face. Shop Early for best selection.

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2005 sorrel stallion Dual Pep x Boontessa x Boon Bar

We are excited to announce the addition of “Dually” to our stallion roster. Formerly owned by NCHA Futurity winner Shannon Hall, Oklahoma, he has the exceptional disposition, conformation & pedigree we strive for. Watch for his influence in our program!

An outstanding 2013 stud colt by Some Little Peppy & out of a Doc Olena granddaughter.

Correct, shapey, athletic & smart, “Pete” will make a rope, ranch or barrel horse--you decide!

~~Visit

www.gouldranch.ca for more good horses for sale~~

Blaine & Lois Gould

PH 204-745-3082 cell 204-745-7456

“At the ranch or on the web, your visit is always welcome!”

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Home of Some Little Peppy

Quarter Horses Jo, BJ, Jayci Jo, Jackson & Jorja Best

PH 204-745-3255 cell 204-750-2350

RR#1 Box 100 Carman MB Canada R0G 0J0 #22077 Rd 36N gouldranch@mymts.net Peppy San Badger x Doc Bar

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Web Design Print Advertising Catalogues Logo & Identity

Melissa McRae P: 204.728.3058 C: 204.573.9903 E: prairiepistoldesigns@gmail.com

**Deadline for December issue of Simmental Focus: November 10** AD INDEX

Alameda Agencies................................................................29 Black Diamond Simmentals..................................................22 Bonchuk Farms.....................................................................4 Borderside Select Sale..........................................................18 Bouchard Livestock.............................................................30 Broken Oak Black Simmentals............................................23 Cherry Creek Farm..............................................................16,17 Crest View Cattle Co............................................................14 Crest View Land & Cattle Co...............................................14 Davis Livestock Services.....................................................30 Double Bar D Farms.............................................................24 Gordon Jones Simmentals.....................................................9 Handford Simmentals...........................................................21 High Bluff Stock Farm.........................................................30 Jerry Kanewischer................................................................30 Keystone Livestock Services...............................................30 Keystone Simmental Association.........................................3 Kolton McIntosh..................................................................29 M & J Farms........................................................................32 Mader Ranches.....................................................................11 Manitoba Simmental Association.........................................6 Maple Lake Stock Farm......................................................13 McMillen Ranching Ltd......................................................25 Miracle Ranch Equipment..................................................29 More Bros Simmentals........................................................10 Murray Chev Cadillac.........................................................29 Perkin Land & Cattle Co.....................................................2 Prairie Pistol Designs...........................................................29 RCAF WWII Memorial........................................................19 Schweitzer Simmentals........................................................15 Swan Valley Veterinary Clinic.............................................30 Transcon Livestock Services................................................31 Twin Brae Simmentals.........................................................30 Valleyfield Simmentals.........................................................27 Wheatland Cattle Co.............................................................20 Workman Farms...................................................................12

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

Ph (403)382-9374

(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

G-7 RANCH SEEDS Don Green

Box 575 Fisher Branch, MB R0C 0Z0

PH: (204)372-8801 Email: jdgreen@mts.net “Experienced advice for your Hyland seed corn & Northstar forage seed requirements in the northern Interlake”

Carman & Donna Jackson & Family toll-free 1-866-738-9211 email: jackson7@mymts.net

CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL CATTLE *REGISTERED SEED GROWER

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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Advertising & Sale Catalog Photography John (BJ) Best

RR#1 Box 100 Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Ph 204-745-3255 cell 204-750-4270 email: jjbest@mymts.net

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Consignors: Schweitzer Simmentals 204-764-2604 Northern Light Simmentals 204-859-2816 Blair Workman & Son-204-842-3785 Pure Country Simmentals 204-867-7511 Lawnview Simmentals 204-764-2150 Twin Brae Simmentals 204-564-2509 Triple T Diamond Simmentals 204-762-5492 Peterbuilt Simmentals 204-566-2472 Pizzey Simmentals 204-847-2055 For catalogs & information & a complete listing of upcoming sales visit

www.transconlivestock.com Or contact any of the Transcon team:

Jay Good 403-556-5563

Bob Wilson 403-540-3084

Glenn Norton 780-542-0634

Darren Paget 403-323-3985

Craig Mills 306-365-8432

Sandra Smith Kelly Richardson office 403-638-9377

mjfarms@inetlink.ca

Toll Free: 1-866-711-5495 Box 1179, Russell, MB CA R0J 1W0

www.mjsimmentalangus.com