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Wacey Townsend of Townsend Show Cattle in the ring with his Maine-Influence Steer, Papa Hall, weighing in at 1360 lbs.
The Calgary Stampede Steer Classic was held in Olds, AB on July 11, 2021.
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CONTENTS President’s Report ........................................4 Herd Book and Data Services Report ........6 CMAA Report................................................8 Junior Report..............................................10 Cherished Maine Breeder Passes ............12 Australian Maine-Anjou Report................16 Photo Tips ..................................................18 Beef Less Travelled ....................................20
2020-2021 CMAA Board of
Stu Byman - President Kody Roddick - Past President Kody Roddick - First Vice President
Kyle and Emily Yaremko of Carpathian Land & Livestock prep for the Calgary Stampede Steer Classic held in Olds, AB on July 11, 2021.
Myles Hansen - Second Vice President Josie Pashulka - Secretary Jordan Retzlaff - Treasurer Kyle Smith - Director
Josephburg Classic ..................................26 Douglas Bull Test Report ..........................34
Myles Hansen - Director
Maine Sales ................................................38
Ron Gilbert - Director
Advertiser’s Index ......................................40
Patrick Johnson - Director Justin VanDeWoestyne - Director
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Directors
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CMAA NEWS
President’s Report Stu Byman Greetings. I hope all is well, everyone! It wasn’t long ago we were in bull sale and calving season. Now here we are, weaning calves and getting feed in. I know it has been a trying summer for most ranchers with this year’s drought being so bad and widespread. Feed and pastures are being stretched to the limits, and feed has become very expensive. The one positive we can take from the first half of the year was all the great Maine-Anjou bull sales and the high demand for quality seed stock. Not only that, but we are heading into fall with strong cattle prices.
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Despite high feed grain, if cattle producers can weather this drought and gather enough feed, we could be heading into next year and fall with even higher cattle prices with the huge cow herd cull.
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As everyone knows, our 50-year celebration for 2020 was put on hold last year and is all set for this fall. We know that with COVID-19, there are different protocols for different provinces and countries. Right now, here in Saskatchewan, things are pretty much wide open. Still, it is best to keep yourselves informed on the COVID-19 situation prior to coming to Regina. As an association, we will do our best to keep visitors and exhibitors informed. We have interest from visitors
and exhibitors all across Canada, the USA, along with other countries, pending travel restrictions. With the last year and a half with the COVID-19 pandemic and now the drought, it is tough to be in the mood to feed show cattle and plan for Agribition Congress and Edmonton’s Farmfair, but with our breed having some momentum with the commercial breeders, feedlots, and buyers, now is the time we need to pull together and get out there. We need to get the Maines out to our customers and potential new breeders. A couple of ways to do this are to advertise in this magazine, The Maine Mail and social media, and keep your registrations and transfers current and done. This provides the association with added revenues to promote the Maine-Anjou breed. As far as being a part of the 2020 Congress celebration, we invite everyone out to renew old acquaintances, talk about the history and future of the breed, bring out some cattle to promote your own operation, and contribute to the World Sale; by the way, we also are still looking for sponsorships. Please let us know if you would like to sponsor or know of someone who would. I look forward to seeing you all this fall at the shows.
CMAA NEWS
Herd Book & Data Services Report Ciara Mattheis Congress is only a couple months away and what an exciting year-end we have planned! Congress sponsorship opportunities are still available to anyone wishing to support our breed at the same time as promoting their farm or business. October 1 is the deadline for all printed recognition of sponsorship. There are also eight limited spots available for $275 to sponsor buckles for Grand or Reserve Champion at congress. With Congress preparations underway, we are also keeping busy in the office. Shows and sales are picking up steam for planning and with that comes necessary timelines for registrations and transfers. Please ensure you leave plenty of time for your paperwork to be processed. We are experiencing delays with Canada Post Services regularly and DNA is taking the full 21 days once it arrives at the lab, so we appreciate receiving your items as timely as possible.
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Regarding DNA, the lab has offered an exclusive Maine-Anjou Full Panel package that will include the
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following tests: GGP-100K + PHA + TH + Coat Color + Horned/Polled. The total cost of this testing panel if ordered separately would be $190. This Maine-Anjou full panel test will be added to our fee schedule at a cost saving bundle to our members for only $125. ($65 savings) We have included nomination forms in this mailout not only for Board Elections, but also for our new Commercial Breeder of the Year award. We look forward to receiving your nominations at the office and the opportunity to honour some of our commercial breeders that are keeping our breed in the spotlight of their operations. To our Junior members, check out the information in this issue of Maine Mail and on Facebook for how to apply to the Maine-Anjou $500 Junior Scholarship. We look forward to seeing everyone at Congress in November and hope that you and your families have been able to stay healthy and connected over the past year and a half.
CANADIAN MAINE-ANJOU ITINERARY Blocks of rooms have been secured for 2021. NOVEMBER 2nd is the group release date.
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November 24 12 pm - Maine-Anjou Sale 4 pm - World Congress Show November 25 9 am - Maine Attraction Heifer Calf Jackpot Show 7 pm - Cocktails 7:30 pm – Banquet (Tickets $65)
CMAA NEWS
Myles Hansen
CONGRESS REPORT
After all the uncertainty and life changes associated with
offering their absolute top-end genetics. Be ready to
COVID-19 we are beginning to see the way things used
appraise these animals and be sure to contact the
to be has changed and may look a little different going
breeders or the Bohrson Marketing team to discuss, they
forward.
will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have.
With that being said, we are excited that Canadian Western Agribition is going to persevere and adapt to
In addition to the sale, there will be the National Maine-
the changes to be able to host their livestock show once
Anjou show at 4 pm on November 24th and the Maine
again. We are optimistic that things will take a turn for
Attraction heifer calf jackpot is back again this year at
the better and we can gather safely to celebrate the
9am on November 25th. Be sure to stay and tour the
CMAA’s 50th year with our Congress show, as well as the
barns after the jackpot and plan to attend the Congress
50th anniversary for Agribition. The SMAA will be
banquet at 7 pm that evening. Contact the CMAA office
making sure to stay in contact with the Agribition office.
to purchase tickets.
Any changes or updates will be passed along if need be.
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We know the Congress celebrations may not be exactly
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Many of our Maine-Anjou breeders have made show
as we had envisioned when we started planning but with
string selections and have had the pleasure of hosting
the given circumstances we hope that everyone will still
the Bohrson Marketing team to make animal selections
see the hard work and dedication the Canadian Maine-
for the prestigious World Maine-Anjou Sale on
Anjou breeders and supporters have put into reaching a
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at 12 noon. This is
milestone like 50 years, and that should still be
sure to be a first-class event with the absolute best the
celebrated any way it can. So please, if you are able,
Maine-Anjou breed has to offer, many consignors are
plan to attend Agribition and be a part of Congress.
Registered Breeding Stock Available Montmartre, Saskatchewan Phone: 306.891.9375 Email: kleinsamantha@hotmail.com
Christopher & Samantha Gaetz
CMAA NEWS
Junior Report
Josie Pashulka The CMAA is excited to have two junior events at Agribition 2021. We will be presenting our $500 Junior Scholarship in Regina.This opportunity is to any Junior CMAA member aged 16-21.
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Please apply by Oct 15, 2021 to the CMAA office with a 300-500 word essay regarding the benefits of MaineAnjou cattle as well as how the breed can encourage juniors.
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As well we will be hosting a Junior Fundraising Auction to raise funds for future CMAA Junior Awards and Promotions in 2022. Please contact Josie with any silent/live auction items prior to Agribition. We are also gearing up from Agribition on into 2022 to start tabulating Junior High Point Show Female Awards. Any Junior showing a CMAA registered Maintainer, purebred or fullblood heifer at junior, breed or jackpot Shows will qualify.
DLMS FarmGate Timed Racehorse Sale Closing Oct 17, 2021 - 7PM Offering Simmental, Angus, PB Maines Maintainer & Clubbie Heifers & Steers Simmental
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Stop in for some great hospitality. Calves and pasture tours are available any time!
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Guest Consignor - Kord Phillips 780.650.2364
Cherished Maine breeder passes Judi - Judith Anne Wilson (neeTattersall) was born August 5, 1949 in Wainwright Alberta to parents Dyck and Molly. She passed away on Sept 9, 2021 peacefully after a brief sickness. Judi was survived by her husband Bill of 52 years; her son Shawn (Stacey), grandsons Jayse and Kadin; her daughter Kim (Adrienne), grandsons Jake and Rhys. She was also survived by siblings Joan, Wayne and Lucie. Judi was predeceased by her parents Molly and Dyck; sisters Shirley and Terry; and brother Jim. Judi Wilson, along with her husband Bill purchased their first Maine-Anjou heifers in 1972. She will be fondly remembered by all in the Maine-Anjou community.
After graduating high school in Wainwright she attended Lakeland College in Vermilion. Mom was famous for always cheering loudest for her grandsons in whatever sport they played. Oh and let’s never forget about her legendary pies and
desserts. Additionally, she loved her Maine-Anjou cattle, western lifestyle community, good horses, cats and her beloved Chico. The family would like to thank all the Health Care workers for their efforts in treating mom’s virus: Wheatland Ambulance, Strathmore Hospital, South Campus and Rockyview ICU units. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame or STARS in Judi Wilson’s name. They were both organizations mom felt strongly about. A tribute to Judi’s life was held at the Strathmore Stampede Outdoor Grandstand on Friday, Sept 17 at 5 pm with visitation and snacks following in the Livestock Pavilion, also on the Stampede Grounds.
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12PM – NOV 24 – Maine-Anjou Sale 4PM – NOV 24 – World Congress Show 9AM – NOV 25 – Maine Attraction Heifer Calf Jackpot Show 7PM – NOV 25 – Cocktails 7:30PM – Banquet – Tickets $65
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Blocks of rooms have been secured for 2021, up until November 2nd. Please book well in advance as 2021 is also Agribition’s 50th Anniversary.
The Canadian Maine-Anjou Association is proud to honor the 50th Anniversary Celebrations at the 2021 Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
International guests, please contact the Canadian Maine-Anjou Association office about inbound international travel incentives.
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Wednesday
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at 12 PM
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Genetics - top of the list in Australia Maine-Anjou Beef Australia was established by an enthusiastic group of breeders in 2008. It’s a progressive association that strives to see the Maine-Anjou breed get the notoriety that it deserves. The association introduced parent verification by DNA in 2019. This means that all calves registered must be parent-verified to be eligible for registration with the Maine-Anjou calves enjoying the sun. This breed produces healthy, fast-growing calves.
association. Having this approach not only means that breeders can have confidence in cattle from Maine-Anjou Beef Australia but will, in time be an essential part of breeding any stud animals. Having stood strong on rules that exclude double-muscled cattle and with no bulls registered with grading of less than domestic pure. The demand for smooth-muscled, moderate sized, pure and domestic pure Maine-Anjou bulls is outweighed by supply, with some studs having a two-year waiting list from commercial breeders. Some members of Maine-Anjou Beef Australia have had high demand overseas, which has seen Maine Park Quin straws exported to ST Genetics in Germany this
Maine heifers, kept for their sound structure and potential in becoming solid additions to the cow herd.
year. Also, having demand in New Zealand, Canada and America, Maine Park Quin’s genetics will be exported to these countries in the near future. Another Maine-Anjou Beef Australia bull that has had genetics exported overseas
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is domestic pure, Maine Park Black Moocha. This black bull’s genetics are available
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at Alta Genetics in Alberta, Canada. Maine-Anjou Beef Australia will continue to ensure the herdbook includes pure and domestic pure sires which do not have the double-muscling gene. The group is dedicated to the progression of the breed with DNA testing. Breeders within Maine Park Black Moocha is representative of the direction Australian breeders are headed in terms of smooth-muscled studs.
Maine-Anjou Beef Australia are also taking advantage of other DNA information available about their own stud genetics with attributes such as polled strength and colour being tested. This genetic information will only strengthen the associations’ ability to produce the best Maine-Anjou cattle available through-out the world.
To learn more, visit our website: maine-anjoubeef.com.au or like us on Facebook
Beef producers are always looking for ways to maximize their product and angle to market demands. Most often genetics and the likes are top of mind. The road less travelled is offering direct-to-consumer. This is where Dave and Kim Perry decided to showcase their product in a storefront setting. Enter Local Family Farms - Food Less Travelled in Verona, Ontario where the Perry family strives to offer locally-sourced options
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The Perry family were generous enough to share their story, in their words. We raise and finish our own black Maine-Anjou beef cattle, those that are not retained for breeding stock are all marketed through our store Food Less Travelled. We started cross-breeding using Maine-Anjou semen in 1973 and gradually converted to purebred and full bloods and then in the late 90’s we started
concentrating on black polled purebreds. Our herd is currently 100% black. We like the Maine-Anjou breed for its ease of handling, its conformation and carcass qualities. Kim started the Frontenac Farmers Market in 2003 in the midst of BSE, consumer interest quickly grew in purchasing locally produced food products. Our customer base outgrew the farmers market (one day per week) so we opened a retail store with a large commercial kitchen which is open six days a week. Some people were concentrating on organic products but Kim was able to see that local products were going to resonate with a larger consumer base so she decided to name the business Local Family Farms -Food Less Travelled (tagline) because we wanted to support other family farms not factory farms. Ultimately many suppliers ended up being organic growers but not all. We supply the store with beef, Berkshire pork, meat chickens (6-7 lbs), turkey, Muscovy ducks and some produce from Perry Farm. We source products from several hundred other local producers mainly from Ontario and occasionally Quebec but always as close to home as possible. We offer products from a substantial number of producers from Northern Ontario who we have met over the years while attending the trade show at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Kim and her staff make a wide variety of desserts and savoury dishes in the commercial kitchen such as: chicken, turkey and beef pot pies, jambalaya, shepherd’s pie, Mexican pulled beef, baked pork & beans, tourtiere, Irish stew with lamb and approximately ten soups. Pies, the store is well known for the pies. In the summer months, the staff make over 100 pies per week with inseason fruit or local frozen fruit. Among the mix: strawberry-rhubarb, raspberry-rhubarb, blueberry, peach, peach-blueberry, grape (new to most people), raspberry, apple, maple syrup, pumpkin and mince meat is offered as well although the mincemeat is made offsite by another Ontario company. We also make 1000’s of butter
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Famous shoppers American actor, Curtis Armstrong is a return customer to Local Family Farms - Food Less Travelled. His go-to from Kim’s list of homemade entrées is the Cajun Jambalaya.
tarts, with or without raisins and on special occasions
We have had great community support over the years
black forest tarts made with chocolate pastry, butter tart
and we also try to support our community. We support
filling with sour cherry centres. Oatmeal and peanut
4-H beef and pork clubs by purchasing animals at the
butter cookies made with Ontario grown oats and
4-H auction. We have them processed and market them
peanuts alongside four other cookie varieties are baked
through our store.
fresh in our kitchen. Our area is well known for fresh fruit and vegetables,
sponsor the Verona lions Club Garlic Festival, the
honey and maple syrup products and a variety of
Sharbot Lake Farmers Market Butter Tart Competition.
different cheeses. Our store boasts cheeses from three
We make joint donations of ground beef with the Beef
Ontario cheese factories and locally processed milk from
Farmers of Frontenac (who Dave has been President of
a local organic creamery. Canadian and Ontario wild-
for many years) to food banks, soup kitchens and the
caught fish fill our freezers and we also carry many niche
afterschool meal program with The Boys and Girls Club
diet items: Canadian made vegan products such as pea
of Kingston. We have also been involved with co-
milk, tempeh and other items made using Canadian
sponsoring food related events with the Rotary Club of
grown ingredients.
Kingston.
The Perry family with their award winning Maine-Anjou. L to r: Dave, Mason, Jenna, Kaitlyn, Kim and Grant. Missing: Justin and Ashley.
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A girl and her Maine man. Granddaughter Charles showing Perry’s Mr. Farm Boy at Napanee Fair. Below, store employee Hannah Hayes dishes freshmade potato salad.
We have been in retail for 15 years. When you open the door in the morning you just never know who you might meet throughout the day. We have had several celebrities over the years, some who come to mind are Mike Smith of the Edmonton Oilers (Goalie), Rob Baker from the Tragically Hip and regular seasonal visitors are Curtis Armstrong and his wife Elaine Aronson. Curtis played Booger on Revenge of the Nerds, acted in Better Off Dead and Risky Business. His wife Elaine is a producer and writer, well known for Cybill among many other shows. Curtis’ top pick from Kim’s list of homemade entrées is the Cajun Jambalaya. Those who wish to start farming either on its own or along with another business should first check their inventory on their ambition because you are never able to say, “I don”t have anything to do today.” There is always an unfinished job starring at you. Have family and neighborhood support even if it means only having
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someone there to open and close a gate as you sort
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cattle. Support your community and you will get their support tenfold in return. Farming is a great life and great atmosphere to raise a family in. It is a place where you can take pride in your work, whether you are growing crops or breeding and improving the genetics of livestock. Our grandchildren are the 8th generation on our farm, it’s a family tradition at Perry Farm / Local Family Farms / Food Less Travelled. Be sure to stop in if you are ever through Verona, ON.
Aged to perfection, mennonite summer sausage is a great addition to any meal.
JOSEPHBURG CLASSIC
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June 26, 2021 Josephburg, AB
Seven D Media • Twine Design & Graphics Judges OPEN: Cole & Jill Harvie • JUNIOR: Riley Leeson
Champion Junior Steer
Reserve Champion Junior Steer
Hornady
Harry
Kyle Yaremko, St. Paul, AB
Riley Pashulka, Derwent, AB
The breed was well represented by the youth at this show. Great job kids! Emily Yaremko
Peyten Appleman
Aubrey Fraser
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shoot that cow
We’ve all been there. Pictures are needed and fast. What is the best approach for shooting livestock? Hire a pro. If time isn’t on your side? Take tips.
Retired professional photographer, Judy Dahl offers a few pointers. Dahl was the first accredited livestock photographer (1988) and first accredited equine photographer (1989) with the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC). The camera industry continues to evolve. From Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras to
LIGHTING Good light can make or break your shot. Shoot early in the morning or later in the afternoon. High noon when the sun is directly over the animal can result in shadowing where it isn’t wanted, the testicles and the udder. Shoot with the sun
Smart Phone cameras
over your shoulder. Although a lot can be corrected with the computer, creating
there is something for
contrast where there is none is next to impossible. Weather is also a factor. Try to
everyone. The old adage, “you get what you pay for” rings true with quality photography.
avoid shooting on windy, excessively hot or cold days.
BACKGROUND Nothing beats nature. But when this isn’t possible look for background colour contrast to the animal. Avoid areas that have excessive items in the shot. Again, this can be removed with programs but taking time to shoot with a clean background is better.
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to explore in terms of hiring the job done. Hiring a professional can be worth the investment
POSITIONING For profile shots, get on your knees and shoot level to the animal. FOCUS and aim at the point of hip. Be aiming for a flat topline. Place the front leg, photoside, straight down from the point of shoulder. Scissor position the back legs. Have the back leg, farside, straightdown from the point of hip with the back leg that is
as they have the lens
photoside set further back. This helps showcase the testicles/udder. Turn the head
options and
slightly towards the photographer to better feature the eye. Ears forward - always.
understanding of usage
Clean animals are best. Straw and manure draw the eye away.
to create the magic that won’t be obtained with entry-level cameras.
For 3/4 shot have the animal squared-up with the head in front, not turned back. Herd shots are more open to creativity. Pick a focal point and frame the herd around it.
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Douglas Bull Test Report
Doug Kerr
The test station’s 57th Annual Sale was held on March
The new test station season will begin with deliveries
27, 2021 east of Brandon, MB.
October 5-10, 2021. On test weigh-in will be October 31/November 1, 2021. 56 day weigh-in will be
60 Bulls were sold for an average of $3841
December 26, 2021 and 84 day weigh-in on January
18 heifers sold for an average of $2661
22, 2022. Off test is slated for February 19/20, 2022.
Six horses sold for an average of $7408
Semen testing will be the week of March 18, 2022.
This year there were three Maine-Anjou bulls sold.
Mark your calendars, the Manitoba Bull Test Sale will
Lot 502 consigned by Gilcroft Farms, Keith and Theo,
be March 26, 2022.
and Ron Gilbert of Campbellford, ON sold to Rodney Sauer of Carpio, North Dakota for $4250.
New this year, the test station is starting a younger bull development program. This program is to
Lot 503 considgned by Gilcroft Farms, Campbellford,
develop bulls born April, May and June of 2021.
ON so to Ian Leaman for $2900.
These bulls will be delivered in mid-November and put on a 112 day test starting in January. These
Lot 505 consigned by Badgerhill Maine-Anjou, Doug
younger bulls will go home for the summer and will
and Geri Kerr, Ninette, MB sold to Rodney Sauer of
be eligible for end of test sale in March of 2023.
Carpio, ND for $4500. The manager at the Test Station is Cody Nolan, he Breed average sale price for bulls were as follows:
has been with us since May 30, 2020. He can be
22 Angus averaged $3841
reached on cell phone at 204-573-4006 or at the test
11 Simmental averaged $4205
station at 204-763-4696.
5 Limousin averaged $4100 2 Salers averaged $2900
Our official name is the Manitoba Beef Cattle
3 Maine-Anjou averaged $3883
Performance Association. We are often referred to as
14 Shorthorns averaged $3432
the Douglas Bull Test Station or the Manitoba Bull
2 Charolais averaged $5000
Test Station.
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1 Gelbvieh sold for $2800.00
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Visit our website for more details: Bill Campbell’s Lot 203 sold for $7500 which was the high selling bull for the day.
manitobabulltest.com Visitors are welcome anytime.
Gary D. Smith Memorial Scholarship In 2016, after the sudden
Ag Plus
loss of Gary Smith, the Smith family began the
The 2021 scholarship was
Gary D. Smith Memorial
awarded to 21 year old
Scholarship at the Summer
Ryan Edwards of Hussar,
Synergy Junior Show. Gary
AB. Ryan is busy helping
Smith was a founding
out at Sevcik Simmental
member of Poplar Haven
Ranch and his family
Farms, a well-known
operation SMRT Livestock
purebred Maine-Anjou
a Simmental operation.
operation, as well as a livestock genetics exporter. Gary
Ryan and his siblings are very active showing and
operated, with his family, NuHaven Cattle Co at Pine
displaying their Simmental cattle.
Lake, AB raising Maine-Anjou and club calf cattle. Gary’s daughter Kelly was very pleased to meet and The Gary D. Smith Memorial Scholarship is awarded to
award Ryan with his $1000 scholarship. The Smith family
the senior contestant with highest combined scores of
was very proud to award a scholarship to an individual
beef confirmation judging, and marketing competitions.
that truly represents the future of the industry.
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Bohrson Marketing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Manitou Maine-Anjou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC
Booker Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Martinell’s Fullbloods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Bow Valley Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Morham Maines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Byman Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
NuHaven Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Byman Cattle/Vandy Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Perry Maine-Anjou Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Deagle Cattle Co. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OBC
Ranchland Veterinary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Dobson Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rusylvia Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
EDJE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Stenberg’s Maine-Anjou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Gaetz Maines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Vandy Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Gilcroft Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28/IBC
Wilkinridge Stock Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Hansen Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Wise Maine-Anjou Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Hannah Kemp and her steer, Hank at the Calgary Stampede Steer Classic held in Olds , AB on July 11, 2021.
