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COVER

Kathryn Dolliver on the halter of

WSCC Code Black 156E “Beast” owned by Shuckburgh Cattle of Stettler, AB. Beast was Reserve Champion Maintainer Bull at Edmonton Farmfair this past November.

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CONTENTS President’s Report ........................................4 Office Manager’s Report ............................6 Gary D. Smith Memorial Scholarship ........6 CMAA AGM Reports ....................................8 World Congress 2020 Report ....................8 Alberta 4-H Report ......................................8 Junior Report..............................................11

Directors

Fall Show Results - Edmonton, AB ..........15

Kelly Smith-Fraser - Past President

Double Win for Pashulka ..........................16

Josie Pashulka - First Vice President

Fall Show Results - Regina, SK ..................17

2018-2019 CMAA Board of

Myles Hansen - Second Vice President Tracy Wood - Secretary

Junior Scholarship Winning Essay ..........24

Kyle Smith - Treasurer

Junior Incentive Program..........................26

Stuart Byman - Director

Fall Sales Results ........................................29

Ron Gilbert - Director Scott McCormack - Director Brian Brown - Director

Australian Maine-Anjou Report................30 Advertiser’s Index ......................................32

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Kody Roddick - President

Fall Show Results - Lindsay, ON ..............12

President’s Report CMAA NEWS

Kody Roddick

Greetings Everyone. I would like to take this opportunity

The maintainers are equally as important by proving the

to introduce myself to the membership. In October

advantages of introducing the Maine genetics to any

2018, I was elected as President of the Canadian Maine-

other cattle breed. I feel every facet of our breed plays a

Anjou Association. I have sat as a Director of the CMAA

major role and I can appreciate the efforts that every

board since 2013. I grew up on a farm in southwestern

breeder is making. I know everyone doesn’t agree or

Ontario where we raised cattle and grew oats, hay,

think the same but I think that is a great thing. If every-

wheat, corn and soybeans. I still farm in the area I grew

one had the same outlook, where would we be?

up in; from a very young age I knew that I had an interest in the cattle business. I got started in the Maine breed

There are so many exciting things happening with this

showing a Maine heifer for 4-H. That’s where the love for

breed right now; we’ve initiated a futurity show where

this breed began and continues to be. Shortly after that I

many of our membership have qualified calves to show in

got my own letters and started my own modest herd. I

a futurity class at our World Congress 2020 Show at Agri-

have since grown to calving 70 fullblood, purebred and

bition. Although there is a lot of planning still to do, I

maintainer cows, as my family continues to grow so does

truly hope every member and interested party attends

our herd. I believe that even in times where the markets

the World Congress 2020 Show, it will be something to

may be against us, this breed has something special to

be remembered by all. The Junior program in its first

offer. Maine-Anjou has the ability to enhance any other

year has been a huge success, and I would like to encour-

breed from maternal ability and carcass traits to docile

age any Junior to take part in this exciting program, the

temperament, soundness and longevity. The commercial

details can be found on the CMAA Facebook page.

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cattlemen would benefit from looking into Maine-Anjou

genetics to improve their bottom lines. I truly believe this

I would like to take a moment and thank all my fellow di-

and have seen the evidence in my own program in the

rectors for your confidence in electing me as your

power of these Maine cattle. I hope we can get more of

President, also for all of your hard work and dedication to

these great cattle in the hands of the everyday cattleman

the Maine breed. As well I would like to thank the mem-

and let them see for themselves the difference they can

bers for their support and encouragement.

make. I wish you all a successful calving season and a prosperI would like to recognize the Fullblood breeders out

ous 2019. I welcome any member to contact any of us

there, who continue to strive to make this breed’s founda-

on the board with any questions or concerns. I look for-

tion even stronger. The importance of this cannot go un-

ward to seeing you this summer in Saskatchewan.

noticed. Purebred breeders have a lot of the same vision with a slight twist that also carries a great significance.

Office Manager’s Report CMAA NEWS

Heidi Voegeli-Bleiker

I hope this finds everyone doing well and I would like to

d) bulls born on or after January 1, 2019 that are 50% or

wish everyone a Happy New Year. Calving season is well

less that are not sired by a Maine-Anjou sire must be

under way and everyone will be busy with that when you

verified by the CMAA registered dam with an approved

receive this magazine. Best of luck for this very demanding

CMAA genotype whose offspring could be registered.

time of the year! Walking Sires: All natural sires must have a DNA profile. Be Membership: Memberships are now due. Annual member-

sure to pull hair before turning bulls out! Mail DNA to the

ship $100 (plus taxes), Junior membership $15 (plus taxes).

office and Heidi will send to the lab with appropriate forms.

Please send payment to the office by credit card, cheque or e-transfer.

Hair samples store indefinitely in paper envelopes, clearly identified, in a dry, dark place such as a filing cabinet.

Calves 0-6 months: can be registered for only $20. Don’t

Consider pulling hair on every animal leaving the farm.

delay sending applications to the office.

Consider when sending a sample to the lab to keep half back in case of loss.

New Bylaw amendments, effective January 1st, 2019: At the 2018 Annual General Meeting the membership

The Maine-Anjou registration work has been steady this

passed two bylaw amendments proposed by the board of

past year adding several registrations with the amnesty

directors.

program offered in the fall of 2018.

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c) bulls born on or after January 1, 2019 who are sired by

I would like to thank the membership for their continued

registered CMAA Maine-Anjou sires must be sired veri-

support. I hope to see all of you at the Annual General

fied by a CMAA approved genotype whose offspring

Meeting this summer and keep your paperwork coming.

could be registered.

GARY D. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Gary D. Smith Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the senior contestant with the highest combined scores of the beef confirmation judging and marketing competitions. The 2018 scholarship was awarded to Matthew Trefiak of Edgerton, AB. Matthew is a grade 12 student and raises Hereford and Angus cattle with his family at MJT Ranch. Matthew had a very successful show season in 2018, including Summer Synergy. Gary’s daughter Kelly and granddaughter Aubrey were very pleased to meet and award Matthew with his $1000 scholarship. The Smith family was very proud to award a scholarship to an individual that truly represents the future of the industry.

CMAA NEWS 2018 AGM REVIEW

CONGRESS REPORT

The 2018 Canadian AGM kicked off with a mixer evening in

The committee is busy with plans for the 2020 Congress at

Pilot Mound, MB on August 10, 2018. On August 11, our

Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Saskatchewan.

AGM began at 9 am with registration and coffee. The 2018 was called to order at 9:50 am. We were served a delicious

We held our futurity classes at various qualifying fall shows

lunch then continued on with our meeting in the afternoon.

in 2018 and are very happy with the number of heifer and bull calves that were exhibited.

A farm tour of Myron and Myrna Lees’ herd followed with a return to the hall for supper. Sunday, we travelled to Doug

There is a lot of excitement building as calves hitting the

and Geri Kerr’s where we all had a chance to visit, enjoy de-

ground this year and breeding plans made this spring can

licious food and take in the beautiful views from their farm-

greatly influence herds leading into Congress 2020.

stead that overlooks the Pelican Lake. Our last stop brought us to Johnson’s Black Maines where Patrick toured us

International interest is very strong, which is very uplifting

through his bred heifer pen then to pastures of cows nearby.

and those guests who attend will be able to see firsthand the top-quality Canadian Maine-Anjou genetics we are

We had a great group of members and directors attend our

striving to produce and showcase at this celebratory event.

event and we look forward to heading to Lloydminster for

Breeders and exhibitors - be excited for the potential of

the 2019 AGM.

expanding market opportunities and relationships during this congress.

A big thank-you goes to the Lees, Johnson and Kerr families for taking time to organize and host the AGM weekend.

place at Agribition for Congress 2020. An elite sale, as well

2019 AGM UPDATE

as special classes to be held during the Maine-Anjou show

The Saskatchewan Maine-Anjou Association is happy to be

heifer calf jackpot. An evening banquet and social are also

the host committee for the Canadian Maine-Anjou Associa-

on the agenda. Stay tuned for more details.

are in the works, along with the annual Maine Attraction

tion’s Annual General Meeting for 2019. The AGM will be

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held August 9, 10 and 11, 2019 in Lloydminster, SK. For

Discussions are ongoing regarding new events to take

more information, contact Myles Hansen or Gary Graham.

ALBERTA 4-H REPORT

Submitted by

Tracy Wood and Colleen Hansen

Della Wise-Whelan

In 2018, 24 Alberta 4-H clubs submitted applications to the Alberta Maine-Anjou Association to recognize the hard work of 67 members showing 91 projects. 28 grand and reserve championships were reported. While applications were down from the 31 clubs counted in 2017, several clubs had seven or more Maine-Anjou projects in their annual shows. Alberta members: if you have sold steers or heifers to 4-H members or attend a 4-H show where Maines are exhibited, please take the time to let those involved know there is recognition available for the efforts of these juniors. The MaineAnjou breeders of tomorrow can be developed through this grassroots promotion. Thank you to those breeders who choose to support the association.

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Junior Report CMAA NEWS

Josie Pashulka

Greetings all. Calving is well underway. Here is to a

Junior Maine-Anjou Incentive Program will open May

bountiful crop of little ones who will continue to show-

15th on the CMAA Facebook page. We are actively

case the Maine-Anjou breed in the coming years. Hav-

looking for items or services to be offered in the online

ing joined the CMAA to get some Junior promotions

auction. Send a photo of the item or description of

happening, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to announce we had a great

service along with a dollar value to myself or Heidi at

2018.

the CMAA office on or before May 5th, 2019. Thank you in advance for helping the Junior Incentive

The Facebook Silent Auction was a solid starting point

Program which, in turn, promotes the Maine-Anjou

to gather some much-needed funds for the Junior pro-

breed.

gram. The support from both the contributors and the bidders was appreciated.

For Juniors looking to get involved in the breed, CMAA has a junior membership option with one free

Our contributors to the Silent Auction included:

registration per year. This is a great way to start your

Bayshore Angus, Byman Cattle Co., CMAA, Flat Top

herd and allows you to show in the Bred and Owned

Cattle Co., Gord Williams, Hansen Livestock, Jenna Lin-

classes at most Junior Shows. Be sure to check out the

gley, Kattle Kountry Vet, Kyle Dodgson, Manitou

High Point Recognition criteria (on page 26) and take

Maine-Anjou, NuHaven Cattle Co., Partridge Hill Cattle

your registered Maine heifer to all the junior shows you

Co., Rapid Creek Ranch, Rusylvia Cattle Co. and Sten-

can fit it to accumulate points.

bergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maine-Anjou. Thank you to all who offered servWishing everyone a successful season of calving, halterbreaking, 4-H Achievement Days and junior shows. We thank the following for their successful bids: Colleen Hansen, Connie Baehr, Debbie McMillan, Jess Verstappen, Kelly Smith-Fraser, Kurtis Reid, Kyle Dodgson, Mark Shologan, Ron Gilbert, Sandy Graham,

Josie Pashulka - is a CMAA Director with almost two years on the Board. She lives in northeastern Alberta and owns Rusylvia Cattle Co. with husband, Ken and boys: Tyson, Riley and Taylor Pashulka. The family runs 400 head of cows made up of: 125 Purebred Maine; 100 Purebred Black

Scott McCormack, Shelly Ann Dodgson, Stephanie

Angus; 30 Purebred Simmental with the rest commercial black cows and

Coleman and Stuart Byman. Your support was greatly

crop 1500 acres. They A.I. about 125 cows annually and implant 30-60

appreciated.

recips. Approximately 40-50 Rusylvia bulls sell each year by private treaty and Pashulkas host an online steer/heifer sale each fall. Josie has had Maines since 1980 when she selected the breed at Ag-EX in Manitoba

With 2019 already here, we are preparing to do it

to start her 4-H herd. She was privileged to be the Maine-Anjou Queen

again. The Facebook Silent Auction in support of the

for several summers while she was a teenager.

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ices and donated items.

Lindsay Exhibition September 19 - 23, 2018 Lindsay, Ontario

Grand Champion Female JCF EMPIRE 14E

John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON

Reserve Champion Female ACLH EMOTIONAL GIRL 1E

Carlie & Andy Haywood, Brigden, ON

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Maintainer Heifer Calf - Born 2018

1. JCF Felicity 7F, John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON 2. JD'S FLOWER CHILD 1F, Carlie & Andy Haywood, Brigden, ON

Maintainer Heifer Yearling - Born Jan 1/17 - Dec 3/17 1. Nordick Angie 4E, Norma Roddick-Preece, Wyoming, ON

Grand Champion and Reserve Maintainer Female 1. JCF Felicity 7F, John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON 2. Nordick Angie 4E, Norma Roddick-Preece, Wyoming, ON

Bull Calf - Born on or after January 1, 2018 1. JCF Ferdinand 15F, John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON 2. JCF Fabio 17F, John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON

Grand Champion and Reserve Bull Calf 1. JCF Ferdinand 15F, John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON 2. JCF Fabio 17F, John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON

Supplied

Grand Champion Bull JCF FERDINAND 15F

John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON

Reserve Champion Bull JCF FABIO 17F

John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON

Bull - Born January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017 1. Perry’s Mr Farmboy 261E, Dave Perry, Harrowsmith, ON 2. Gilcroft 9E, Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON

Grand Champion and Reserve Junior Bull 1. Perry’s Mr Farmboy 261E, Dave Perry, Harrowsmith, ON 2. Gilcroft 9E, Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON

Female Calf - Born on or after January 1, 2018 1. Gilcroft 18F, Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON 2. Perry’s Miss DD Francheska 8F, Dave Perry, Harrowsmith, ON

Grand Champion and Reserve Female Calf 1. Gilcroft 18F, Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON 2. Perry’s Miss DD Francheska 8F, Dave Perry, Harrowsmith, ON

Lindsay Exhibition Female - Heifer - Born April 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017 1. ACLH Emotional Girl 1E, Carlie & Andy Haywood, Brigden, ON 2. T & T Ellen, Bobbie Smith, Renfrew, ON

GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR FEMALE Gilcroft Zelda 11Z Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON

Female - Heifer - Born January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017 1. JCF Empire 14E, John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON 2. Nordick Suzy 1E, Norma Roddick-Preece, Wyoming, ON

Grand Champion and Reserve Junior Female Grand Champion and Reserve Female 1. JCF Empire 14E, John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON 2. ACLH Emotional Girl 1E, Carlie & Andy Haywood, Brigden, ON

Female - Born Jan, 2016 - Dec 31, 2016 with calf

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR FEMALE Gilcroft 11D Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON

1. Gilcroft 11D, Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON 2. McDonald 4D Dorathy, Pat McDonald, Kenilworth, ON

Female - Born prior to January 1st, 2016 with calf 1. Gilcroft Zelda 11Z, Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON 2. Wilkinridge Sonya, Gordon & Trudy Ray, Lakefield, ON

Grand Champion and Reserve Senior Female 1. Gilcroft Zelda 11Z, Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON 2. Gilcroft 11D, Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE JCF Empire 14E John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON

Breeder’s Herd 1. Dave Perry, Harrowsmith, ON 2. Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON

Get of Sire 1. John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON 2. Norma Roddick-Preece, Wyoming, ON

Progeny of Dam

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE ACLH Emotional Girl 1E Carlie & Andy Haywood, Brigden, ON

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1. John & Corey Crawford, Glencoe, ON 2. Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE CALF Gilcroft 18F Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE CALF

Perry’s Miss DD Francheska 8F, Dave Perry, Harrowsmith, ON

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL

Perry’s Mr Farmboy 261E, Dave Perry, Harrowsmith, ON

• Reserve Junior Champion Bull Gilcroft 9E, Keith Gilbert, Demorestville, ON No picture available.

BREEDER’S HERD

Dave Perry and family happy to accept a cooler as the Breeder’s Herd award. This was donated by the Roffey family in memory of Terry Roffey of T. and T. Maines.

Farmfair International Judges: Kyle and Jocelyn O'Neill

ShowChampions

Grand Champion Female

Grand Champion Bull

MISS RUSYLVIA ELITE 83E

KKS SPECIAL RESERVE 707E

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

MISS RUSYLVIA FOREVER 199F Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Maine-Influence Heifer Calf – Born 2018 – Group 1 1. Rock Star Trixie 37F - Kemp Farms Ltd., Red Deer County, AB 2. Rock Star I So Sweet 48F - Lone Star Angus, Rylie Zuefelt, Bayfield, CO

Maine-Influence Heifer Calf – Born 2018 – Group 2 1. KKS Miss Forte 801F - Shuckburgh Cattle, Stettler, AB 2. JM Fiddy Cent 2F - Jace Cattle Company, Botha, AB

Maine-Influence Yearling Heifer – Born 2017 1. KKS Painted April 24E - Shuckburgh Cattle, Stettler, AB 2. DRSS Miss K2 183E - K-Cow Ranch, Elk Point, AB

Maine-Influence Bull Calf – Born 2018 1. Mr Rusylvia Firewater 16F - Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Maine-Influence Two-Year-Old Bull - Born 2016 1. WSCC Code Black 156E ET - Shuckburgh Cattle, Stettler, AB

KC Stock Farm, Sangudo, AB

MR RUSYLVIA FREIGHT TRAIN 177F Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Champion & Reserve Maine-Influence Bull 1. Mr Rusylvia Firewater 16F - Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. WSCC Code Black 156E ET - Shuckburgh Cattle, Stettler, AB

Yearling Purebred Heifer -Born 2017 1. Miss Rusylvia Elite 83E - Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Two-Year-Old Heifer – Born 2016 / 2018 calf at foot 1. Delta Dawn - Jolly Acres, Ardrossan, AB

Senior Champion & Reserve Senior Champion Female 1. Delta Dawn - Jolly Acres, Ardrossan, AB

Purebred Heifer Calf – Born 2018 1. Miss Rusylvia Forever 199F - Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. Miss Rusylvia 84F - Kemp Farms Ltd., Red Deer County, AB

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Nov 7-11, 2018 Edmonton, Alberta

Farmfair International Champion & Reserve Champion Purebred Heifer Calf 1. Miss Rusylvia Forever 199F - Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. Miss Rusylvia 84F Kemp Farms Ltd., Red Deer County, AB

Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Female 1. Miss Rusylvia Elite 83E - Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. Miss Rusylvia Forever 199F - Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Yearling Bull – Born 2017 1. KKS Special Reserve 707E - KC Stock Farm, Sangudo, AB

Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Bull 1. KKS Special Reserve 707E - KC Stock Farm, Sangudo, AB

Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Bull 1. KKS Special Reserve 707E - KC Stock Farm, Sangudo, AB 2. Mr Rusylvia Freight Train 177F - Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Purebred Bull Calf – Born 2018 1. Mr Rusylvia Freight Train 177F - Rusylvia Cattle Co, Derwent, AB

Champion & Reserve Champion Purebred Bull Calf

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor - Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

1. Mr Rusylvia Freight Train 177F - Rusylvia Cattle Co, Derwent, AB

Double win

for Pashulka

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The fall show circuit held special significance for a young Alberta MaineTaylor breeder. Anjou Pashulka garnered two awards at Farmfair International in Edmonton this past November.

The Carol Eigner Scholarship recognizes a junior with interest in a “niche” breed who is always willing to help and a roll model to many, much like Carol Eigner herself. The announcement was made during the Alberta Supreme Show of Champions on November 10th, 2018. The good news didn’t stop there as Taylor was also announced as a winner of one of four Summer Synergy Setting Sails Trips from the Olds, Alberta show.

Summer Synergy is a junior show dedicated to the development of youth between the ages of 9 and 21. Throughout the first week in July, participants compete with their respective species for points being allotted from three, species-specific activities, a Synergy multi-judging competition and a Synergy marketing component. For the Maine-Anjou breed alone, over the past five years $32,500 in scholarships have been handed out. Taylor will be attending the Sydney Royal Easter Show in Sydney, NSW, Australia in April along with fellow junior, Baxter Blair. Although Taylor isn’t the first of the Pashulka boys to be awarded a trip, he is headed the farthest. Big brother, Riley won a trip to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in 2017. Congratulations to Taylor on being awarded both a scholarship and trip this past fall. The Maine-Anjou breed was well represented in on the Junior show circuit in 2018.

Canadian Western Agribition

Grand Champion Percentage Female LSF Ruby 727X 25E

Lucky Springs Farms, Rocky Mountain House, AB

Reserve Champion Percentage Female VNDY 30X Irish Rose 717E Vandy Cattle, Benson, SK

Female 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 or 3/4 born in 2017 - Split 1 1. VNDY 30X Irish Rose 717E, Vandy Cattle, Benson, SK 2. Show Girl, Berner Cattle, Verwood, SK

Female 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 or 3/4 born in 2017 - Split 2 1. LSF Ruby 727X 25E, Lucky Springs Farms, Rocky Mountain House, AB 2. LSCC Candy Shop 34E, McCormack Family Ranch, Grenfell, SK

Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Percentage Female 1. LSF Ruby 727X 25E, Lucky Springs Farms, Rocky Mountain House, AB 2. VNDY 30X Irish Rose 717E, Vandy Cattle, Benson, SK

Female 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 or 3/4 born in 2018 - Split 1 1. KMS Reflection 1Z 65F, Lucky Springs Farms, Rocky Mountain House, AB 2. RSSC Sephora 866F, Roch Springs Show Cattle, Estevan, SK

Judge: Grant Alexander

ShowChampions

Grand Champion Percentage Bull VNDY Black Label 722E Vandy Cattle, Benson, SK

Reserve Champion Percentage Bull MHC Fargo 0408F

Hansen Livestock, Weldon, SK

Calf Champion and Reserve Calf Champion Percentage Female 1. KMS Reflection 1Z 65F, Lucky Springs Farms, Rocky Mountain House, AB 2. RSSC Sephora 866F, Roch Springs Show Cattle Estevan, SK

Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female 1. LSF Ruby 727X 25E, Lucky Springs Farms, Rocky Mtn House, AB 1. VNDY 30X Irish Rose 717E, Vandy Cattle, Benson, SK

Bull 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 or 3/4 born in 2018 1. MHC Fargo 0408F, Hansen Livestock, Weldon, SK. 2. Mr Rusylvia Firewater 16F, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent AB

Calf Champion and Reserve Calf Champion Percentage Bull 1. MHC Fargo 0408F, Hansen Livestock, Weldon, SK. 2. Mr Rusylvia Firewater 16F, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent AB

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Nov 19-24, 2018 Regina, Saskatchewan

THANK YOU

CONGRATULATIONS KYLIE BERNER Champion Maine Attraction Jackpot Female, 2018 Agribition – Sold as Lot 1 in our Fall Sale

TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS THIS YEAR WATCH FOR OUR BULLS SELLING APRIL 15 IN ALAMEDA, SK

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Genetic DISTINCTION

BULL SALE

Justin VanDeWoestyne Benson, Saskatchewan, Canada vandycattle@hotmail.com • 306.461.6031 www.vandycattle.com

V N D Y

ROCH SPRINGS SHOW CATTLE

Colten Brokenshire 306.461.6262

sire IRISH WHISKEY dam SC MICH ROSE 30X

722E

Owned with

Black Label HOMO POLLED/HOMO BLACK 3/8 MAINETAINER THF & PHAC DOB MARCH 25, 2017 BW 83LBS CMAA# R519188 PB

FULL SISTER VNDY 30X IRISH ROSE 717E

DAM SC MICH ROSE 30X

Reserve Champion Mainetainer Female, 2018 Agribition Many times Champion Angus Female

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Canadian Western Agribition

Grand Champion Female MISS RUSYLVIA ELITE 83E Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Reserve Champion Female MISS RUSYLVIA FOREVER 199F Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Bull 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 or 3/4 born in 2017 / Jr. Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Percentage Bull 1. VNDY Black Label 722E, Vandy Cattle, Benson, SK

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Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Bull

1. VNDY Black Label 722E, Vandy Cattle, Benson, SK 2. MHC Fargo 0408F, Hansen Livestock, Weldon, SK

Female, FB or PB born 2017 1. Miss Rusylvia Elite 83E, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. Stenberg’s Eve 37E, Stenberg’s Maine-Anjou, Alder Flats, AB

Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Open Female 1. Miss Rusylvia Elite 83E, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. Stenberg’s Eve 37E, Stenberg’s Maine-Anjou, Alder Flats, AB

Female, PB born 2018 1. Miss Rusylvia Forever 199F, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. LSCC Red Maia 13F, McCormack Family Ranch, Grenfell, SK

Grand Champion Bull MR RUSYLVIA FREIGHT TRAIN 177F Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Reserve Champion Bull ABC DELIVER 54F

ABC Cattle Co., Whitewood, SK

Female, FB born 2018 1. Stenberg’s Felice 20F, Stenberg’s Maine-Anjou, Alder Flats, AB 2. Rapid Creek Miss 78F, Stu Byman, Wadena, SK

Calf Champion and Reserve Calf Champion Open Female 1. Miss Rusylvia Forever 199F, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. LSCC Red Maia 13F, McCormack Family Ranch, Grenfell, SK

Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Open Female 1. Miss Rusylvia Elite 83E, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. Miss Rusylvia Forever 199F, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Bull PB born in 2018 1. Mr Rusylvia Freight Train 177F, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. ABC Deliver 54F, ABC Cattle Co., Whitewood, SK

Bull FB born in 2018 1. Manitou's Fortune, Manitou Maine-Anjou, Marsden, SK

Calf Champion and Reserve Calf Champion Open Bull 1. Mr Rusylvia Freight Train 177F, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. ABC Deliver 54F, ABC Cattle Co., Whitewood, SK

Canadian Western Agribition Bull PB or FB born in 2017 - Split 1 1. Manitou's Echo, Manitou Maine-Anjou, Marsden, SK

Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Open Bull

CALF CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BULL MHC Fargo 0408F, Hansen Livestock, Weldon, SK

1. Manitou's Echo, Manitou Maine-Anjou, Marsden, SK

Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Open Bull 1. Mr Rusylvia Freight Train 177F, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. ABC Deliver 54F, ABC Cattle Co., Whitewood, SK

Breeder’s Herd

RESERVE CALF CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BULL

Mr Rusylvia Firewater 16F, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent AB

1. Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB 2. Manitou Maine-Anjou, Marsden, SK

Get of Sire 1. Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

Premier Breeder and Exhibitor

JUNIOR CHAMPION PERCENTAGE BULL

1. Manitou Maine-Anjou, Marsden, SK

CALF CHAMPION PERCENTAGE FEMALE KMS Reflection 1Z 65F, Lucky Springs Farms, Rocky Mountain House, AB

VNDY Black Label Vandy Cattle, Benson, SK

JUNIOR CHAMPION OPEN BULL RESERVE CALF CHAMPION PERCENTAGE FEMALE

Manitou’s Echo Manitou Maine-Anjou, Marsden, SK

RSSC Sephora 866F, Roch Springs Show Cattle, Estevan, SK

Miss Rusylvia Forever 199F, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

RESERVE CALF CHAMPION OPEN FEMALE

LSCC Red Maia 13F, McCormack Family Ranch, Grenfell, SK

PREMIER BREEDER AND EXHIBITOR

Gary and Sandy Graham, Manitou Maine-Anjou of Marsden, Saskatchewan were awarded Premier Breeder at Premier Exhibitor.

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CALF CHAMPION OPEN FEMALE

Canadian Western Agribition

FIRST LADY CLASSIC - MAINE-ANJOU WINNER Miss Rusylvia Elite, Rusylvia Cattle Co., Derwent, AB

CMAA President, Kody Roddick present Taylor Pashulka and Riley Pashulka with their junior awards.

CMAA JUNIOR AWARDS

The Canadian Maine-Anjou Association is pleased to announce the 2018 winners in our Junior program. The CMAA presented a $500 Scholarship to Bronwynn Frenzel of Magrath, Alberta. Bronwynn is pursuing an Animal Science diploma at Lakeland College in Vermilion and is an active junior in showing her cattle at jackpots and junior shows. The CMAA presented the top two Junior Show Female Awards at Agribition. Points were tallied from breed, junior, jackpot and purebred shows all year.

MAINE ATTRACTION - GRAND CHAMPION

VNDY 410 BS Debutante 808F, Vandy Cattle, Benson, SK

Congratulations to Champion High Point Junior Female Miss Rusylvia Elite owned by Riley Pashulka of Derwent, Alberta. The Reserve High Point Junior Show Female was awarded to Miss Rusylvia Dream owned by Taylor Pashulka of Derwent, Alberta.

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Thank you to our juniors for promoting and showing Fullblood, Purebred and Maine-Anjou Influence females across Canada. Check out page 26 for ways to get involved with the 2019 CMAA Junior Incentive program.

MAINE ATTRACTION - RESERVE CHAMPION

RSSC Sephora 866F, Roch Springs Show Cattle, Estevan, SK

JUNIOR BEEF EXTREME GRAND CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HEIFER Sydney McCormack took the honours with her commercial Maine-Anjou heifer.

CMAA President, Kody Roddick presents Bronwynn Frenzel with the 2018 CMAA Scholarship.

to everyone who supported our program in 2018, it means the world to our family!

Be sure to follow our for pictures of our entire

As someone who grew up through the 4-H and junior programs, you always hear the line told by breeders, judges, and spectators, “youth in agriculture are the future of our programs and our industry, there are none quite like them”. Because we are the future of the cattle industry and our breed associations, we owe it to ourselves and the industry to be the best we can be. If the breed associations invest in us, it will give us new opportunities to grow and promote the association. Promoting us does not have to mean handing us everything we think we need, it could be as simple as giving us a piece of advice, writing a recommendation letter, or letting us know about upcoming events that could enhance our skills. Being someone that never came from a background of purebred cattle or shows, all these little things have helped me become more involved in the industry. Involving us within the breed is something that has become more popular, and I think its extremely important for the juniors to be a part of something that their lives are so heavily involved in. In my opinion I don’t think there will ever be one specific thing that’s going to promote us juniors. But I do think it’s the ongoing added involvement that everyone is promoting. Thirty years ago, the type of junior and youth programs they have going now, never existed and everyone wishes they did. For example, the Angus Association has been pioneers in junior development for many years by putting on influential and informative junior conferences. I think if we stay on the same track that we are on now, of promoting juniors and keeping them involved in what goes on, giving them incentives and amazing opportunities, that will be the best way any association can build and promote youth. That’s why our associations are special, they get youth involved in trips, scholarships, shows and prizes. They are promoting the youth and broadening the associations scope of junior involvement. My suggestion would be, never stop promoting and supporting youth in the associations, to keep the innovative and creative ideas coming forward, always be thinking of the next opportunity that could be arising, or maybe something you’ve always wished you could have done. Give that opportunity to the

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younger generation so they can flourish, and gain ideas and knowledge to bring forward.

We can be the best we can be by participating in all the events possible, such as cattle shows, demonstrations, tours, judging, and public speaking. This is what makes us visible advocates in the industry. Likewise, what the breed associations can do for us is to provide more scholarships, trips and prizes creating more incentives for youth. Also, in this age of modern mobile technology, I think it is of utmost importance that we should be continually supported and updated with all the possible advice as youth will play a major role in the further growth of agriculture as they have the natural affinity to information, technology and communication.

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RUSYLVIA CATTLE CO. SALE Rusylvia Cattle Co. hosted a Open House on October 13, 2018 with about 120 people in attendance. Visitors could view the sale offering, visit and watch a fitting/clipping demonstration plus share the Pashulka familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitality. The following evening an online sale with DLMS offered purebred Maine-Anjou, Purebred Angus, Maintainer, SimAngus and show steers. The following averages were: Pure-

$2095.00. Three Bulls averaged $1500.00. 12 Purebred cows averaged $ 1595.00. Three Purebred Bred Yearlings average $ 2035.00. Six Purebred heifer calves averaged $1045.00. On 34 head, total average was $1650.00. Cattle sold to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Arkansas. With online viewers from all across Canada and the United States.

bred heifers $4110; commercial heifers; $3420 and steers $3000. Cattle sold to BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

MANITOU MAINE-ANJOU SALE

GILCROFT FARMS SALE

assisting with an online sale in Marsden, SK. High Selling

The Gilcroft Farms Fall Sale was held on December 1, 2018

Fullblood heifer calf was $6000 going to Bruce Baker in

with guest consignors Cornerstone Maine-Anjou,Truray

Iowa. High selling bred heifer went for $5200. High selling

Farms and T&T Maines. The sale was at Hoards Station Sale

bull calf went for $8000 to Sarginsons of Illinois. Jerry

Barn and Online with LiveAuctions.TV. Three Fullblood

Gibson of Texas bought seven head. Sale average was

heifer calves averaged $1700.00. Two Fullblood bred year-

$3000 on the fullbloods, purebreds and commercial

lings averaged $2300.00. Five Fullblood cows averaged

combined. Thank you to all those who supported us.

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Manitouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale was held on December 7, 2018 with DLMS

Greetings from Down Under Maine-Anjou breeders, It’s been a big year for members of Maine-Anjou Beef Australia, with their stud bulls being sold and used commercially Australia wide from areas such as drought proof King Island, Tasmania in the south of the country to the heart of the harsh outback, Blackall, Queensland. The members are focused on breeding moderate structured stock, that still retain their weight for age attributes and this is the secret to their sales success. The commercial Maine-Anjou Beef Australia breeder such as Ron Crack of King Island says, “Maine-Anjou cattle yield alot better than straight bred British cattle. At the end of the day yield will beat anything and that’s what you get paid for as a farmer.”

Upcoming Event: Maine-Anjou Beef Australia’s National Sale is February 23, 2019. It’s a great opportunity for members to display their best stock and showcase their stud. This year we have a Maine-Anjou barbeque at 6pm on the Friday night before the Sale for prospective buyers to get a sneak peek of the cattle and enjoy Maine-Anjou meat. We set the bar high at the Sale, with all cattle independently vet inspected to ensure purchasers can buy with confidence. Plus all cattle are tested for Pestivirus and meet a biosecurity standard, with a 12 month guarantee on the structure of all cattle.

About Maine-Anjou Beef Australia: Maine-Anjou Beef Australia was established in 2008 with the aim to positively promote the mainstream benefits of the Maine-Anjou breed in Australia. The fast growing membership is a reflection of the benefits of breeding with MaineAnjou beef cattle. More than an association, Maine-Anjou Beef Australia members are strongly focused on breeding moderate sized, sound structured cattle for today’s market, with fast weight gain, easy calving and smooth muscle. To learn more, visit our website: maine-anjoubeef.com.au or like us on Facebook

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business card directory

ADVERTISERS Bow Valley Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Perry Maine-Anjou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Byman Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Rapid Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Deagle Cattle Co. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . .OBC

Rusylvia Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Donaro Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Shuckburgh Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBC

DunRite Stock and Stables . . . . . . . . . .25

Stenberg’s Maine-Anjou . . . . . . . . . . . .10

EDJE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Vandy Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19

Gilcroft Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Wilkinridge Stock Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Hansen Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Wise Maine-Anjou Ranch . . . . . . . . . . .31

JayR Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 K-Rod Kattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Manitou Maine-Anjou . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC Martinell’s Fullbloods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Mel’s Maines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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NuHaven Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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