february 2015 bull supplement - northern horizon
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The February 13, 2015 Bull Supplement to the Northern Horizon. Glacier Media Inc - Dawson Creek, BCTRANSCRIPT
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January 27, 2015Submitted by: Michael Latimer,
Executive DirectorThe Canadian Beef Breeds Council
is proud to have been involved in the development of the National Beef Strategic Plan. This project is an industry led initiative with no one group leading the charge. Often the beef industry is criticized for not working together, but this is an example of how industry groups can work together in a collaborative manner with an end goal of benefiting each sector of the beef industry.
The national industry groups involved are the Canadian Cattlemen Association (CCA), Canada Beef Inc (CBI), Canadian Meat Council (CMC), National Cattle Feeders Association (NCFA), Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and the Canadian Beef Breeds Council (CBBC). In addition to these groups there has been considerable input from all ten provincial beef associations. There has also been communication and input from provincial and federal governments, who support the initiative.
The National Beef Strategic Plan is comprised of four pillars: Beef Demand, Competitiveness, Productivity and Connectivity. These pillars are then further broken down into focus areas and respective organizations responsible for implementing the action. This also allows for the identification of gaps or duplication of services within the industry. This plan
is an assessment of current industry activities as well as new initiatives, with realistic achievable goals that will impact on the industry. Details of the plan are available on the website www.beefstrategy.com.
The purebred industry has been tasked with two primary objectives under the plan. First is that we continue to source international and domestic markets for live cattle, semen and embryos. This injection of dollars creates a more profitable genetics industry with an increased capacity to work toward the second task. The second task is that we need to continue to develop improved genetic lines that produce both functional cattle and those that meet the needs of various end users. This isn’t to propose that one genetic line will suit all markets, but that we do need to have the genetics and cattle in place to access available markets and not lose out on an opportunity to our global competitors.
Even in some of the most exciting times in the history of the beef industry, there are some very real challenges ahead. It is as important to have a plan in the good times as in the bad. I encourage you to take note of the National Beef Strategic Plan as it is rolled out over the next few months. It is important for producers to be engaged and provide grass roots feed back to industry groups like the Canadian Beef Breeds Council as we need your input to make informed decisions.
Michael latiMerexecutive Director
Feel free to contact me via email [email protected]
with your thoughts.
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44thAnnual Bull Sale Thursday March 19, 2015
@ 1:00pmVold, Jones & Vold Auction Mart Dawson Creek, BC
MACKENZIERED ANGUS
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OFFERING• Yearling Red Angus Registered Bulls
• Two Year Old Red Angus Registered Bull
Registered Pioneer Herd - Established 1962
Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Mart Dawson Creek, BC
NEWDATE !
Ken or Rebecca Mackenzie780-836-2049 or [email protected]
To View Catalogue go to: www.mackenzieredangus.caSales Rep: D. Trapper Green (c) 780.837.0171
Land Acquisition & Planning for
the Future
Peace Country Classic
March 13, 2015 Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
9:45am-11:45am Meeting Room at
the Tec Centre
Free to Attend
Fred Mertz from Farming for Freedom Learn how to address the
growing concern of young farmers accessing land and tax planning for farm businesses.
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The high prices of the past few years and the anticipated growth in the demand for beef globally are creating enticing opportunities for cattle and beef producers. There is a real risk in placing too much importance on the events of a single year, but there are clear signs that 2014 will be viewed as a year of significant change for the industry. Our task in this coming year will be to make those changes work for the benefit of producers and the industry.
The current shortfall in industry funding is aggravated by reductions in government funding for industry initiatives and increased government requirements for matching industry funds on projects. For industry organizations such as
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), Canada Beef Inc. (CBI), and the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC), industry funding is provided by check-offs (service charges and levies) on marketed cattle. The National Levy has been at the same level ($1) for over 20 years and does not provide enough funding to meet the objectives for CBI and BCRC in the newly unveiled National Beef Strategy. In Alberta, provincial service charge refunds cost ABP and CCA over $2 million per year and place significant limits on the policy, communications, marketing, production and research work we can support.
As we move into this year, there are many exciting opportunities for our industry.
In addition to our provincial initiatives, ABP has been an active participant in the development of the National Beef Strategy and an enthusiastic member of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. We need to address the industry funding issues so that ABP and our partners can continue our work in these vital areas this year. Change always brings challenges, but we are confident that ABP can adapt to these changes and continue to work effectively for cattle and beef producers in Alberta. You can find more information on the National Beef Strategy at http://beefstrategy.com/ and on the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef at http://crsb.ca/
GreG Bowiechair, alBerta Beef ProDucers
Looking Ahead
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After years of struggling with low prices following BSE in 2003, producers are look-ing into 2015 cautiously optimistic about strong cattle prices. We at PCBFA believe that with the change in momentum of the industry, producers are looking to improve upon what they are already doing on their operations, as currently there is money to be made in the cattle industry. One con-stant question PCBFA has been hearing is, “how long will the strong cattle prices last?” Not being market analysts ourselves, we rely on the experts for the answers. The general consensus from market out-looks we have heard is that 2015 is a year to remain cautiously optimistic for continu-ing strong price but we will likely see some price volatility. Providing market out-looks for our members is a part of PCBFA’s extension programming, and we will be hearing from marketing expert Ryan Co-pithorne at our AGM on February 20th, on his outlook for cow-calf producers heading into 2015.
We have seen that producers are engaged and excited about the future of the beef in-dustry and are willing to invest it. We have had increased attendance at our events and increased interest in programs like Grow-ing Forward 2. This tells us that producers
are investing in not only infrastructure and technology to improve their operations, but also investing their time into learning about new research and innovative ideas that is applicable to their operations.
The staff and directors at the Peace Coun-try Beef and Forage Association are excited for what lies ahead, for cattle producers and for the association alike. PCBFA is in an expansion phase with the addition of a cropping program, and we are looking forward to integrating the program into our current extension and project work to benefit all producers across the Peace. 2015 has been declared the International Year of Soil, and PCBFA has some great exten-sion events and applied research projects planned that are aligned with learning more about this undervalued resource.
Strong cattle prices in 2014 have so far continued into 2015, and in a time where the oil and gas industries are struggling, it definitely appears to be a good time to be a rancher! Watch for our upcoming events in local newspapers, on our website, www.peacecountrybeef.ca and follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Membership renew-als are fast approaching, so please contact either of our offices if you’d like to join.
haPPy trails!PcBfa BoarD of Directors anD staff
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Consigning 11 Yearling Bulls to the Peace Country Supreme Bull SaleSaturday, March 14, 2015 • VJV Beaverlodge, AB
Scott & Jackie(ph): 780-837-8544(cell): 780-837-6442
42km NorthOf Valleyview
BLACK ANGUS HEIFER BULLS BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS
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1:00 pm Sat. March 14 • VJV Beaverlodge AuctionView Catalogue Online athttp://www.cattlevids.ca
Freeman & Zoe Iwasiuk & FamilyHigh Prairie, AB • 780.523.5077 • [email protected]
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• BODY DEPTH & THICKNESS• 17 POLLED BULLS• 17 HOMOZYGOUS POLLED BULLS
STRONG POLLED PROGRAM
CONSIGNING 30 YEARLING & 5 TWO-YEAR-OLD SIMMENTAL BULLSTO THE PEACE COUNTRY SUPREME BULL SALE
1:00 PM – SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015 – VJV, BEAVERLODGE, AB
DALE & JUDY SMITH & SONS VALLEYVIEW, ABFarm:780.524.2790 DALE:780.558.9337 [email protected]
DRJS 66B, DRJS 20B, DRJS 27BReserve Champion Pen of 3 Purebred Bulls
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Mark Shologan780-699-5082
Sale Managed By:View sale catalogue & Video Clips Online at:
www.dlms.cawww.cattlevids.ca
KIN-KIN Cattle Co.Gary & Faye Chittick
(780) 786-4500
Rachido RanchRandy & Donna Chittick
(780) 786-4373
GRA-TAN FarmGrant & Tanya Chittick
(780) 786-2181
Chittick Family Hereford RanchRaymond & Mona Chittick
(780) 778-0150
For Complete Info contact any of the Chittick Family or Sale ManagementKIN-KIN Cattle Co.
Rachido Ranch
GRA-TAN Farm
Chittick Family Hereford Ranch
Friday - March 6, 2015Lunch 12:00 Noon • Video Sale - 1:00 pm
At the Mayerthorpe Diamond CenterBulls On Display at Ag Barn.
4th Annual
Featuring 95 BullsRed, Black & Fullblood Simmental,
Hereford, Red & Black Angus
Garth Rogers780-348-5893
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PRO-CHAR CHAROLAISBULL SALE4TH ANNUAL
Sunday, March 1, 2015 • 1:30 p.m. • At the Farm, Glenevis, AB
David & Kristina ProkudaBox 275, Glenevis, AB T0E 0X0
780-932-1654E: [email protected]
PROK 98B
HRJ 411B
PROK 44B PROK 47B PROK 27B
TSF 15B PROK 1B
PROK 104B
Guest consignors: • Johnson Charolais 784-674-5957 • Triangle Stock Farm 780-968-2354
Contact us for a catalogue or view the catalogue and bull videos online at www.prochar.ca
Offering:46 Yearlings10 Two year olds1 Proven herd bull12 Simmental yearlings
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Northern Impact IICharolais Bull Sale
Saturday, March 21, 20151:00 p.m. at North Central Livestock Exchange, Clyde, AB22 – 2 year olds and 18 yearlings • Purebred white & red factor, Full French
Internet bidding available through DLMS
Valanjou CharolaisPhillipe & Rae Lusson and familyClyde, AB780-348-5683 / [email protected]
Spruce View CharolaisLorne, E� e, Lyle, Larissa LakustaBox 37, Andrew, AB780-365-2079 / [email protected]
CONSIGNORSValanjou Charolais
80 years of combined Charolais breeding
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December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council
Aberdeen Angus cattle were first imported to Canada in 1860. The breed was strengthened with further imports from Scotland and the cattle have been registered by the Canadian Angus Association since 1905. Since 1960, animals have been exported back to Scotland and around the world. All Angus animals registered in Canada are 100% purebred and all walking sires are DNA tested and sire verified to ensure the accuracy of our records.
Red and black Angus are both registered in one herd book, but the registration paper easily indicates the colour of each animal. The breed has experienced a significant growth in demand and size and is now the largest and fastest growing breed in Canada.
Angus animals offer numerous economic advantages in addition to their solid red or black colour. They are naturally polled, easy keeping and the females are natural mothers. Over 98.5% of
all registered Angus calves are born unassisted, weaning weights usually exceed one half of the cow’s weight. It is not unusual for a cow to remain active and healthy for fourteen or more years.
Angus cattle are extremely fertile but the increased demand for Angus genetics in Canada has been because of the quality of the carcass. Cattlemen using Angus with superior marbling ability open the door for improved beef tenderness and increased consumer acceptance of beef.
Canadian Angus breeders have worked cooperatively with the American Angus Association to improve our Performance Program and provide more accurate genetic evaluations on both Red and Black Angus. All breeders are encouraged to weigh and measure cattle and submit performance data that will provide customers
with accurate information to select suitable genetics for their breeding program.
Angus is Canada’s leading beef breed because Angus and Angus-cross cattle make sound economic sense, in the breeding pasture, the feedlot, at the packing plant, and on the table.
For more information about the Angus breed, go to the website of the Canadian Angus Association: http://www.cdnangus.ca
Angus
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OPEN COMMERCIAL HEIFERS TO SELLFOLLOWING THE BULLS AND REGISTERED FEMALES
and60+
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015SHOW TIME 10:00 A.M. SALE TIME 1:00 P.M.
VJV AUCTION CO. IN DAWSON CREEK BCTIME
SIMMENTAL• 11 BULLS ON OFFER • 2 TWO-YEAR OLDS • 1 RED • 1 BLACK
• 9 YEARLINGS • 4 RED • 5 BLACK
* BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM – RANDY & CHRIS HADDOW, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.5048 CHAD, GENE & FAMILY, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.0229* O DOUBLE E SIMMENTALS – 780.356.2113
ANGUS • 25 BULLS ON OFFER • 3 BLACK YEARLINGS • 12 RED YEARLINGS • 10 RED TWO-YEAR-OLDS
* CURTIS BOESE - SEXSMITH (AB) 780.876.4526* GEMVALE STOCK FARM – DON & SHERI MURPHY, DAWSON CREEK (BC) – 250.759.4717 * ROY ANGUS – CHRIS & JEN ROY, FAIRVIEW (AB) – 780.835.4678* SJ RAFTER RANCH - JACK & SHANNON TRASK, MONTNEY (BC) 250.827.3364* SPRUCE LANE RANCH – ANDREW & VIVIAN MILLER, BONANZA (AB) – 780.353.3355 * WALLIN STOCK FARM – JENNIFER WALLIN, WOKING (AB) – 780.864.8556
CHAROLAIS• 2 BULLS ON OFFER • 2 TAN TWO-YEAR-OLDS
* BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM – RANDY & CHRIS HADDOW, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.5048 CHAD, GENE & FAMILY, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.0229
HEREFORD• 15 BULLS ON OFFER • 9 YEARLINGS • 5 TWO-YEAR OLDS • 1 THREE-YEAR-OLD
* BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM – RANDY & CHRIS HADDOW, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.5048 CHAD, GENE & FAMILY, BAYTREE (AB) – 250.786.0229 * REBER’S POLLED HEREFORDS – GERALD & SANDY REBER, WOKING (AB) 780.774.2161 SERENA & KASEY REBER, WOKING (AB) 780.518.2643
ALSO SELLINGREGISTERED OPEN FEMALES - 10 HEAD6 HEREFORD - REBER’S POLLED HEREFORDS
2 BLACK SIMMENTAL - BRIAR RIDGE STOCK FARM
2 RED ANGUS - GEMVALE STOCK FARM
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4 Breeds – 53 Head on Offer
OPEN COMMERCIAL HEIFERS TO SELLOPEN COMMERCIAL HEIFERS TO SELLOPEN COMMERCIAL HEIFERS TO SELLFOLLOWING THE BULLS AND REGISTERED FEMALESFOLLOWING THE BULLS AND REGISTERED FEMALESFOLLOWING THE BULLS AND REGISTERED FEMALESFOLLOWING THE BULLS AND REGISTERED FEMALES
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December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council
Blonde d’Aquitaine arrived in Canada, from France, in the early 70’s at the end of the importation era of continental cattle from Europe. At the time of the first imports, the Blonde breed in France was one of the smaller breeds in number.
Blondes are now the third largest beef breed in France.
Blondes, a large, high performance breed, excelling in lean meat yield, have been bred with calving ease in mind. Their fine-boned bodies have been bred to be longer and leaner at birth to facilitate easier calving. While well know in countries around the world for their well-muscled, high-yielding carcasses, the Blonde calf does not start to show the heavier muscled hind quarter, until it is four to six weeks of age.
Voluntary breeder participation in Performance tracking provides EPDs for birth, weaning and yearling weights, milk, a number of carcass
traits (using ultrasound technology) and scrotal measurement.
Fullblood polled Blonde genetics have contributed to the Herd book in Canada and are marketed worldwide via semen, embryos and by live animals into the United States.
All registered fullblood Blondes in Canada are parentage verified by DNA.
Crossbreeding with Blondes adds muscle, length and thickness in the calves, produces more beef, less fat, less bone and supplies a high-yielding carcass. Crossbred Blonde carcasses have a high Commercial Index Superiority, high meat density, heavier meat to the
carcass, leaner meat (3.7% less fat at the 11th rib): heavier muscling (5.9% more muscle on the 11th rib): less bone (2.2% less on the 11th rib): and excellent lean to fat ratio. Blondes cross extremely well with dairy breeds, increasing muscling immensely.
For more information about the Blonde d’Aquitaine breed, go to the website of the Canadian Blonde d’Aquitaine Association: http://www.canadianblondeassociation.ca
Blonde d’Aquitaine
Catalogue available online at: http://www.transconlivestock.com/calendar.htmlTwenty fi ve years experience breeding top quality livestock in the heart of the Peace CountryKeith Hodges
Monday March 30, 2015 • 1:00 p.m. VJV, Beaverlodge, ABON OFFER: 1 Full Blood, 12 Red and 2 Black Registered Simmental Bulls
20 Red and Black Simmental Cross Commercial Heifers
Box 655, Beaverlodge, AB • [email protected]
Keiran Hodges
RED LABEL X RANGER
CROSSROAD CHEVALIER 163Z • BW 94 YW 1,210High seller from Crossroad Farms ($10,500).7 sons on offer.
MOOSE CREEK REDLABEL 162Y • BW 103 YW 1,326. Lead off and high seller at Moose Creek fi nal bull sale. 6 sons on offer.
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Tri K CattleTri K CattleConsigning to Transcon’s
Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale
Feature BullNot often does a bull of this quality come from a fi rst calf heifer, but he was nailed out of the park. Sired by our new Red Shooter son, TRI K ENDZONE 6B has exceeded all expectations in the heifer pen and mothered by a moderate framed and great uddered red stubby cow. He combines great calving ease with loads of performance. EPDs put him in the top 20% in calving ease and top 4 and 5% in weaning weight and yearling weight. He can be used on both heifers and cows. A bull whose future we are very excited to be a part of Homo polled test pending.
ZONE FIRE X STUBBY
Tri K Endzone 6B - BEE ZONE FIRE 68Y X CROSSROAD ZISTA 74Z
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DAWSON CREEK 24thANNUAL1st Choice Bull Sale
Saturday, April 4, 2015
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Sale held at Vold Jones Vold Auction MartGuest auctioneers Patterson’s Auction
D R TIGER KING 35Z • BW-73 ADJ WW-696• Calving ease & performance
BAR-E-L WISECRACK 246W•BW-88 ADJ WW-730• Muscle & performance
F V FINAL ANSWER 71Y• BW-77 ADJ WW-743• Calving ease & performance
EVERBLACK WINDY 154X • BW-77 ADJ WW-772• Bred for calving ease and muscle
Bulls selected for these important genetically predictable economic traits * Calving Ease * Explosive Weight Gain at Weaning & One Year * Carcass Merit *
Our Natural Sire Battery Include:
For more information or a catalogue please phone:B.Z. and STEVE AYLWARD
SALE DAY PHONES: 250-719-8191 or 250-782-3766E-mail [email protected]
Box 132, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4G311 miles south of Dawson Creek on Edmonton Hwy
Steve (250) 786-5031 Cell (250) 784-5136Dale (250) 786-5478 Fax (250) 786-5438
50Yearling Black
Angus BullsOn Off er “Welcoming back for the
7th year as guest consignors”“Welcoming back for the“Welcoming back for the
Complimentary Hot Coff eeComplimentaryHot Lunch at noon
Canyon Tree Farms Inc. Lynn Jackson & Harry Hooke
250-996-8180 250-996-1577 CellBox 2148 Fort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0
[email protected] • www.canyontreefarms.ca
CROSBY RAINMAKER 93Y• BW-74 ADJ WW-613• Bred for calving ease & performance
View catalogue at www.pattersonsauction.ca
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Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen780-831-8421
Jarin & Amber [email protected]
NVG 18B BW-74 WW-688 YW-1223The fi rst “BB” son to sell, 74 lbs on great performance and awesome profi le. One to use in the heifer pen and enough jam for the cowherd.
NVG 20B BW-72 WW-686 YW-1138One of the top heifer bulls from PACKER. His consistency in keeping the BW down and the performance up is impressive. First daughters milking are gorgeous.
NVG 19B BW-98 WW-812 YW-1150Here comes the fi rst of the MONTEZUMA sired crossbreds. It sure looks like we found the right sire to elevate our crossbred program. MONTEZUMA will pass on excellent foot structure, hair and huge performance.
NVG 25B BW-80 WW-682 YW-1234If our purebred herd wasn’t loaded with all the great attributes ARSON brings to the table, this bull might have stayed home. He should work very nicely in the heifer pen and cowherd. The daughters will be keepers.
JAC 10B BW-84 WW-654 YW-1122Above average performance yet on a moderate low maintenance frame. Will produce steers that are in demand for years to come.
JAC 59B BW-90 WW-680 YW-1235 The BB calves are long bodied, heavy muscled with built in calving ease to make them bulls that will make their new owners smile.
NVG 30B BW-96 WW-709 YW-1334Here is the top all around performance bull in the Fineline pen. If you’re looking for a big pay day on your steers and high production females, look him up on “Sale Day”
JAC 2B BW-75 WW-692 YW-1254The PACKER sired calves have great calving ease with style to burn smooth made and long bodied will make your calving experience enjoyable.
JAC 53B BW-113 WW-760 YW-1345A calf that is all business in the performance department that will pound down on the scale and leave great females.
JAC 12B BW-97 WW-702 YW-1211The ARSON calves will add extra pounds come fall while turning up the maternal dial which will benefi t the cow herd and bottom line for years to come .
Bull Sale 2:00 pm,Wednesday,March 18, 2015
Vold, Jones & Vold Auction, Beaverlodge, AB
PERFORMANCE DATA, PICTURES, AND VIDEOS OF ALL BULLS ON OFFER NOW WWW.JLAZYA.COM
JOIN US AFTER SALE FOR CERTIFIED ANGUS STEAK AND HOSPITALITY
SPONSORED BY
PLEASE CONTACT NICK OR JARINFOR CATALOGUE AND INFORMATION.
CHECK BULLS OUT AT JLazyA.com
NVG30B
NVG18B NVG19B
NVG25B
NEW SALE TIME
2:00 PM
Angus Bulls On OfferReds, Blacks, and Crossbreds40+
NVG20B
Genetics youcan bank on.
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Nick & Lorraine van Gaalen780-831-8421
Jarin & Amber [email protected]
NVG 18B BW-74 WW-688 YW-1223The fi rst “BB” son to sell, 74 lbs on great performance and awesome profi le. One to use in the heifer pen and enough jam for the cowherd.
NVG 20B BW-72 WW-686 YW-1138One of the top heifer bulls from PACKER. His consistency in keeping the BW down and the performance up is impressive. First daughters milking are gorgeous.
NVG 19B BW-98 WW-812 YW-1150Here comes the fi rst of the MONTEZUMA sired crossbreds. It sure looks like we found the right sire to elevate our crossbred program. MONTEZUMA will pass on excellent foot structure, hair and huge performance.
NVG 25B BW-80 WW-682 YW-1234If our purebred herd wasn’t loaded with all the great attributes ARSON brings to the table, this bull might have stayed home. He should work very nicely in the heifer pen and cowherd. The daughters will be keepers.
JAC 10B BW-84 WW-654 YW-1122Above average performance yet on a moderate low maintenance frame. Will produce steers that are in demand for years to come.
JAC 59B BW-90 WW-680 YW-1235 The BB calves are long bodied, heavy muscled with built in calving ease to make them bulls that will make their new owners smile.
NVG 30B BW-96 WW-709 YW-1334Here is the top all around performance bull in the Fineline pen. If you’re looking for a big pay day on your steers and high production females, look him up on “Sale Day”
JAC 2B BW-75 WW-692 YW-1254The PACKER sired calves have great calving ease with style to burn smooth made and long bodied will make your calving experience enjoyable.
JAC 53B BW-113 WW-760 YW-1345A calf that is all business in the performance department that will pound down on the scale and leave great females.
JAC 12B BW-97 WW-702 YW-1211The ARSON calves will add extra pounds come fall while turning up the maternal dial which will benefi t the cow herd and bottom line for years to come .
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December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council
Charolais were first imported to Canada in 1956 from the United States. Later, cattle were imported directly from France. In 1959 the Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) was formed and in 1960 it was formally recognized as a Breed Association under the Animal Pedigree Act of Canada.
The CCA is a non-profit organization that derives funding from member subscriptions and the Whole Herd Enrolment (WHE) fees. The Canadian Charolais Association operates a number of performance testing initiatives on behalf of its members. However the backbone of the performance program is Whole Herd Enrolment in which breeding and calving information is tracked on each cow every year. This tracking ensures the highest possible level of accuracy in Charolais pedigrees and allows breeders to monitor reproductive traits. Research has shown that fertility is the most economically important trait in beef production and total herd
reporting sets Charolais apart as an industry leader. All performance data from the past is utilized in producing a high accuracy, scientifically proven Canadian Expected Progeny Difference (EPD). EPD’s indicate genetic differences in cattle and may be used for comparison across herds.
Due to the diverse landscape and the extremes in both temperature and precipitation in Canada, Canadian Charolais are highly adaptable to not only the Canadian environment and production systems but to climates and production systems throughout the world. Charolais cows have performed well under a variety of environmental conditions and are selected as very structurally sound animals with exceptionally good feet and strong legs. This is important when cattle are managed in large herds and on vast areas of land where walking distances for feed
and water is necessary.It has been said that no other
breed has impacted the North American beef industry so significantly as the introduction of Charolais. Canadian Charolais are highly compatible with the indigenous cow base and the cross is second to none. In Canada the Charolais crossbred calf receives a premium price at the auction market.
For more information about the Charolais breed, go to the website of the Canadian Charolais Association: http://charolais.com
Charolais
Purebred Red AngusPurebred Black AngusVET INSPECTED - SEMEN TESTED
Consigning to theDawson Creek All Breeds Bull Sale
Sat. March 28, 2015Vold, Jones & Vold, Dawson Creek
Spruce Lane RanchAndrew & Vivian Miller
Box 237, Bonanza, AB T0H 0K0
CELL: (780) 864-5035 TEL: (780) [email protected]
or Trapper Green (780) 837.0171R001962872
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@ VJV Auction Co. Dawson Creek, B.C.
26th Annual Peace CountryLimousin Bull Sale
Thursday April 2nd 2015 -1:00 PM
Performance Bulls
Calving Ease Bulls
Heifer Bulls
Maternal Bulls
The ONLY LimousinBull Sale in the Peace Country!
www.PeaceCountryLimousin.com
Blueberry Valley Farms Limousin Dry Creek Ranch Lakeroad Limousin Pinnacle View Limousin Michael & Rebecca McCord Gordon & Carla Harmon Jim & Donna & Jackie Rowe Rob & Cheryl Swaan Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy. Cecil Lake, BC Worsley, AB Erin & Eric Kishkan (250) 772-5116 or 263-8116 (250) 781-3617 (780) 685-2141 Quesnel, BC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (250) 747-2618 [email protected]
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Heifer Bulls
In the pasture • Gwen, Judy and Betty Veer • Diamond Limousin, Vilna Alberta
“Our limousin feeder calves have received great acceptance from buyers across Canada.We are proud of the reputation that we have built with Limousin genetics over the years.”
In the feedlot • Jack Chaffe • Chaffe Farms Mitchell Ontario
“We will pay up to six cents more per pound for Limousin cross calves over Charolais.Our records proved the yield and superiority of the Limousin cross animals.In our feedlot they achieved 63.1% compared to 61.5% for other pens.”
At the packer • Matthew Heleniak• Manager/Cattle buyer
Norwich Packers Inc
“We love limousin cattle for their cutability. The carcasses have less fat, less bone and more meat. The Limousin breed has the ability to marble while staying lean. Our customers demand it for its fi ne texture and assured tenderness.”
THE NATURAL GENETICADVANTAGE FOR YIELD
Approximately35 Bulls on Offer
Also on Offer:Select Purebred & Commercial Heifers Open and Readyfor Breeding
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PAYMENT PLAN: 1/2 DUE SALE DAY1/2 DUE NOV 1/15
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN THE
PEACE REGION
Selling progeny from 3D Red Power, Beechinors Revolt, HOC Broker and many more
BOUCHARDLIVESTOCK.COMBOX 1409 - CROSSFIELD, AB - T0M 0S0
OFFICE: 403.946.4999EMAIL: [email protected]
Jaydawn Farms Willow Creek SimmentalsSelling Sons of MRL El Tigre 52Z, Wallbanger, Stubby, Gunner,
Red Mountain, 3D Red Power, Imax, Total Value, Blitz and Lanza
JDF BARTENDER 25B – WINN MANS LANZA x JDF FAIRYTALE 117M (BedRock)
JDF FAT BOY SLIM 26B - LFE STUBBY 322U x JDF PEPSI 61U (On Target)JDF SOUL SEEKER 18B – LFE STUBBY 322U x JDF PEPSI 61U (On Target)
JDFK EL DINERO 55B – MRL EL TIGRE 52Z x JDFK ZENYETTA ( On Target)
View /Download Catalgoue onine at
www.bouchardlivestock.com
Watch the sale online
Mark Shologan(780) 699-5082
NORTHERN CLASSIC202020 1512TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS SALE
Friday, March 13, 2015 • 1:00 p.m.EVERGREEN PARK, GRANDE PRAIRIE, ABEVERGREEN PARK, EVERGREEN PARK, PRAIRIE, ABPRAIRIE, ABPRAIRIE, AB
OFFERING70 YEARLING SIMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS BULLS -
Red & Red Baldy, Black & Black Baldy, and Fullblood Simmentals & Charolais
JAYDAWN FARMSJason & Nikki and Jordan,Kristopher, Darcie McQuaig780.568.2647 or 780.933.5530Sexsmith, AB
WILLOW CREEK SIMMENTALSMike & Mari and Colby, Kyle,
Colton, Kale Klassen780.957.2814 or 780.832.6714
Crooked Creek, AB
MMWK FEDERATION 849B - Son of 3D RED POWER,Outstanding Performance Numbers
MMWK TRILOGY 76BSon of 3 D Red Power Performance Bull
MMWK ABSENCE 49BIPU Revolution Grandson with Performance
MMWK BLUEPRINT 85BIPU Revolution Grandson with Fullblood Infl uence very Maternal
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PAYMENT PLAN: 1/2 DUE SALE DAY1/2 DUE NOV 1/15
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN THE
PEACE REGION
Selling progeny from 3D Red Power, Beechinors Revolt, HOC Broker and many more
BOUCHARDLIVESTOCK.COMBOX 1409 - CROSSFIELD, AB - T0M 0S0
OFFICE: 403.946.4999EMAIL: [email protected]
Jaydawn Farms Willow Creek SimmentalsSelling Sons of MRL El Tigre 52Z, Wallbanger, Stubby, Gunner,
Red Mountain, 3D Red Power, Imax, Total Value, Blitz and Lanza
JDF BARTENDER 25B – WINN MANS LANZA x JDF FAIRYTALE 117M (BedRock)
JDF FAT BOY SLIM 26B - LFE STUBBY 322U x JDF PEPSI 61U (On Target)JDF SOUL SEEKER 18B – LFE STUBBY 322U x JDF PEPSI 61U (On Target)
JDFK EL DINERO 55B – MRL EL TIGRE 52Z x JDFK ZENYETTA ( On Target)
View /Download Catalgoue onine at
www.bouchardlivestock.com
Watch the sale online
Mark Shologan(780) 699-5082
NORTHERN CLASSIC202020 1512TH ANNUAL SIMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS SALE
Friday, March 13, 2015 • 1:00 p.m.EVERGREEN PARK, GRANDE PRAIRIE, ABEVERGREEN PARK, EVERGREEN PARK, PRAIRIE, ABPRAIRIE, ABPRAIRIE, AB
OFFERING70 YEARLING SIMMENTAL AND CHAROLAIS BULLS -
Red & Red Baldy, Black & Black Baldy, and Fullblood Simmentals & Charolais
JAYDAWN FARMSJason & Nikki and Jordan,Kristopher, Darcie McQuaig780.568.2647 or 780.933.5530Sexsmith, AB
WILLOW CREEK SIMMENTALSMike & Mari and Colby, Kyle,
Colton, Kale Klassen780.957.2814 or 780.832.6714
Crooked Creek, AB
MMWK FEDERATION 849B - Son of 3D RED POWER,Outstanding Performance Numbers
MMWK TRILOGY 76BSon of 3 D Red Power Performance Bull
MMWK ABSENCE 49BIPU Revolution Grandson with Performance
MMWK BLUEPRINT 85BIPU Revolution Grandson with Fullblood Infl uence very Maternal
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BENWYN HEREFORDS
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VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME
BREEDING OVER 200PUREBRED HORNED HEREFORD COWS
2-YEAR OLD BULLS FOR SALE AT THEFARM ONLY BY PRIVATE TREATY
BULLS SELECTED FOR• Temperament • Testicles
• Feet • Conformation
HALTER BROKE - RANCH RAISED
For information contact Bill Bentley Doug Bentley PH. (250) 843-7575 PH. (250) 843-7364 Email: [email protected]
PROGRESS, B.C. V0C 2E032 Km west of Dawson Creek (Hwy 97 south)
1.2 Km North of Progress (255 Road)
Galloway
Hays Converter
December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council
The Canadian Galloway Association represents three breeds: Galloways, Belted Galloways, and White Galloways. All three breeds come in black, dun, or red color. Galloways were imported into Canada in 1853, Belted Galloways were imported around 1950, and White Galloways were imported in 1966.
A double coat of hair in the winter
helps to reduce feed intake and therefore lower costs and helps produce flavourful meat, lean yet-well marbled without excessive external fat. The breed is naturally polled and will eliminate horns from the next calf crop. Feeding tests at Olds College in Olds, Alberta over the last 21 years have shown that Galloway steers had excellent feed conversion rates and produced excellent carcasses.
For more information about the
Galloway breed, go to the website of the Canadian Galloway Association: http://www.galloway.ca
December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council
Hays Converter is the first beef breed developed by a Canadian livestock producer which was recognized as a pure breed and registered under provisions of the Animal Pedigree Act in Canada. Since its conception, the Hays Converter has produced superior animals with selection based solely on performance.
Hays Converters are larger, well-fleshed and long-bodied. Strong legs and good feet add hardiness and longevity. Particularly noticeable
are the excellent udders of the cows. Mature females weigh between 1250-1450 pounds and mature bulls average between 2200 and 2400 pounds in breeding condition.
Hays Converter cows produce abundant milk, calve easily and wean a 550 to 650 pound calf.
Hays Converter cows mature early, breed early and produce outstanding calves yearly regardless of the breed of the sire they are mated to an excellent cross.
For more information about the Hays Converter breed, go to
the website of the Canadian Hays Converter Association: http://www.clrc.ca/haysconverter.shtml
Clint & Anna CollinsRio Grande, ABwww.riograndeangus.com
Clint & Anna CollinsClint & Anna Collins
www.riograndeangus.comwww.riograndeangus.com
780.354.3913780.814.1455
SellingBlack Angus Yearling BullsOff The FarmBy Private Treaty
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Box 2139High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0Email: [email protected]
Phone (780) 523-5356Cell (780) 523-1356
North Point AngusNorth Point AngusSaturday, April 11 • 1:00 pmVold, Jones & Vold, Dawson Creek
30+ Red and Black BullsAlso on offer:
Select group ofreplacment heifers
Mark & Ginger Zahacy
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GelbviehDecember 2014, Canadian Beef
Breeds CouncilGelbvieh (pronounced Gelp-fee)
cattle were developed in the Bavarian region of Germany in the early 19th century. Gelbvieh bulls were first imported into Canada in 1972, and the Canadian Gelbvieh Association (CGA) was organized the same year.
The CGA has maintained the strong performance heritage of the German Gelbvieh breeders with a policy of mandatory performance records. In cooperation with the American Gelbvieh Association, this has produced a database of well over one million performance records that result in an annual Sire Summary, Cow recognition Program, International EPD’s for all registered Gelbvieh, and a powerful source of documented information for cattlemen raising Gelbvieh on both the commercial and purebred level.
Astute cattlemen across the continent have abandoned the path of single-trait selection and returned to balanced selection including the maternal side of the cattle business. Gelbvieh “mother” traits of fertility, milking ability, moderate size
and docile temperament have become more important than ever before, making Gelbvieh the obvious choice for crossbreeding programs. The percentage Gelbvieh female is one of the most sought-after replacements in the industry.
The CGA has continued to emphasize maternal traits through its annual Cow Recognition Program. Other projects include an udder and teat scoring system to assist breeders in recognizing and producing efficient females, and mature cow size reporting to assist in maintaining moderate size in Gelbvieh females.
Vigorous at birth, Gelbvieh calves wean off heavy and gain rapidly. Documented progeny tests,
impressive feed efficiency and lean/muscular carcasses round out the roster of breed’s characteristics that have made Gelbvieh popular with cow/calf operators, feeders, packers and consumers.
For more information about the Gelbvieh breed, go to the website of the Canadian Gelbvieh Association: http://www.gelbvieh.ca
The Roys - Chris, Jen & FamilyFairview, Alberta
(780) 835-0463Email: [email protected]
www.royangus.com
20+ Yearling &7 Two-Year-old
Registered Red Angus BullsFor Sale Off The Ranch
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Consigning To The42ND Annual
All Breeds Bull SaleSaturday, March 28, 2015
VJV, Dawson Creek, BC
Grand ChampionPen of 2 Year Old Bulls
2015 Peace Country Beef Congress(Bulls to be sold at the All Breeds Bull Sale)
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BULL SALE Bar B Charolais
250.785.5325
Bulls Semen Checked • All Bulls Carry Purebred Reg. Papers • All Bulls Guranteed Breeders
•All Bulls Vaccinated For Foot Rot • White & Red Factor Bulls
Held at: VJV Auction Mart ~ Dawson Creek
Approximately 45 Bulls - All Two-Year-Olds
No Bulls
Have Been
Sold Prior to This Date
Thurs, April 91 PM BC TIME
Halfway River SimmentalsGeorg & Sarah Weitzel
(250)262-7681
Rosefi eld SimmentalsJames & Martha Wiebe
(250)630-2621(250)793-0462
Altona Falls Red AngusDan & Trudy Loewen
(250)630-2146(250)261-3955
CONTACT THE CONSIGNORS TO REQUEST A CATALOGUE
Also on offer: Select Replacement Heifers
VJV AUCTIONDAWSON CREEK, BC
30 Bulls on OfferRed, Black & Traditional Simmental Bulls
Red & Black Angus BullsRed & Black Angus Bulls
WORKING GENETICS FOR THE WORKING RANCH
March 261:00 p.m.
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ShorthornDecember 2014, Canadian Beef
Breeds CouncilThe Shorthorn breed had its
founding about 225 years ago in Durham County in North East England. Shorthorn cattle are medium framed with mature females in the 1400 -1600 pound range and bulls ranging from 2200 – 2400 pounds in working condition. They are available both horned and polled with homogeneous polled genetics also available. The main colour variations are solid red, red with white markings, and roan and white, which gives commercial producers several different options to select from to suit their situations.
Shorthorn genetics have always provided a strong maternal trait. The Shorthorn female, purebred or crossbred, has long been sought after for its early maturity, fertility, ease of calving, milk production, longevity and docility. Carcass traits have been an area where the exotic or terminal breeds have excelled.With the more recent return and focus on a moderate carcass with consistent superior marbling, the carcass traits of the Shorthorn breed have become more popular. Feedlot tests reveal that Shorthorn influenced cattle reach the optimum carcass weight at an earlier age with a higher percentage of AA+
marbling. While exotic breeds will claim more muscling and larger rib eyes they cannot compete with the consistent, well marbled, high yielding Shorthorn carcasses.
Today’s Canadian Shorthorns continue to prove that they play a very important role in the future of the beef industry. While many breeds portray themselves as being balanced and versatile, none of them compare to the ability of Shorthorn genetics to adapt and improve in a variety of crossbreeding situations.
For more information about the Shorthorn breed, go to the website of the Canadian Shorthorn Association: http://www.canadianshorthorn.com
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Dean & Marsha AndersonBulls and Registered stock for sale on farm
250-827-3293 or [email protected]
www.shadowcreek.farm
Red Poll Cattle
Shadow Creek Farm
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Jack & Shannon [email protected]
(250)827-3364 • Cell (250) 263-4904Like Us on
Box 127, Montney, BC, V0C 1Y0
We are half an hour north of Fort St. John
QUALITY OVER QUANTITYConsigning 1- 2yr. old & 2- yearling Bulls to the Dawson Creek
All Breed Bull Sale on Saturday March 28, 2015
All bulls are also vaccinated
for foot rot.
Junior Herd Bull: RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 3240A (RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 8081U x RED CROWFOOT MISS STRETCH 8173U)
Senior Herd Bulls: RED YY EXPEDITOR 3X (RED YY EXPLORER 825U x RED HF TIBBIE 203U) RED SMOKY COMBINATION 38Y (RED FINE LINE COMBINATION 40R x RED SMOKY DELI 109N)
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HerefordDecember 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds
CouncilHerefords were first imported into
Canada by William F. Stone of Guelph, Ontario from Herefordshire, England. He admired their strength, docility and feed efficiency. Herefords have prospered in Canada for over 150 years, due to these strengths and their hardiness in the coldest of winters and driest of summers.
Today, these major breed strengths of disposition and feed efficiency, along with its versatility in crossbreeding programs, continue to position Hereford as the breed of choice in commercial cowherds. It is currently the second most popular breed exported from Canada.
Herefords are leaders in docility. Research has proven that docile temperament increases cattle profitability through lowered production costs and better meat quality. Disposition is becoming increasingly important as a sought-after trait by producers purchasing either female or bull replacement for their cattle operations. Cattle with a good temperament are easier to handle, safer to be around at calving time, adjust better to new environments and tend to perform better in all phases of the production chain.
Herefords are widely used for cross breeding in North America, especially with Angus cattle. A recently completed research study conducted in conjunction with California State University indicates an overall net return for Hereford-
sire crossbred calves to be approximately $30.00 (USD) per head in a vertically coordinated beef marketing system. US Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) research shows hybrid vigor to be greater in whiteface cross cattle, due to the genetic purity in the Hereford breed.
The Hereford breed is recognized as being more efficient. Hereford and Hereford influence cattle consistently require less feed than cattle of other breeds, per pound of gain and for body maintenance. Disposition and the thick hide and excellent hair coat of Hereford cattle are among the reasons less energy is required to stay warm in the winter, thereby reducing feeding costs. Again research has shown that Hereford cattle are about 6.0% more feed efficient than other breeds, which is a significant economic factor for profitability.
The Canadian Hereford Association was formed in 1890 and was incorporated in 1902 under the Government of Canada Animal Pedigree Act. The Animal Pedigree Act ensures the integrity of the registration and documentation of the ancestry of purebred Hereford cattle. The Canadian Hereford Association is also part of the Pan American Cattle Evaluation (PACE) program which includes genetic evaluations from the countries of Argentina, Uruguay and the USA. Semiannual genetic evaluation reports are produced by PACE members for their respective members. The
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) are reported on 11 traits, which include calving ease, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, carcass traits, scrotal circumference, cow weights and stay-ability. The Canadian Hereford Association also independently produces a genetic evaluation index for maternal productivity and feedlot merit, in order to track, retain and improve on these traits.
The Hereford breed is among those which represent the foundation of Canada’s beef industry, making it one of the most widely used cattle breeds. More Hereford genetics have been exported from Canada in the past 30 years than from any other breed. Live animals, semen and embryos have been exported to: the USA, Russia, Kazakshtan, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., Ireland, all the Nordic countries, Germany, Japan, China, Hungary, Chile, Poland, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and South America.
For more information about the Hereford breed, go to the website of the Canadian Hereford Association: http://www.hereford.ca/
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Alberta Plaid Galloway
Steve Schweer
Home:(403) 227-3428 Cell: (403) 304-7354
Email: [email protected] www.albertaplaidgalloway.ca
fb: Alberta Plaid Galloway
Chickadee Farm
Jim King
Home: (403) 227-6081 Cell: (403) 304-8196
Email: [email protected] fb: Chickadee Farm
Tri - r - way Livestock
Brian A Robertson
Cell: (403) 556-0401 Email:
[email protected] fb: Tri R Way Livestock
live internet bidding/broadcast on: www.dlms.ca
March 17, 2015 @ 1:00 pm mst Innisfail Auction Market - (403) 227-3166
On Offer: 30 BULLS & select females
LimousinDecember 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds
Council• Get More Muscle For Less!• LIMOUSIN – the genetic leader for
muscle, growth, efficiency.• Best adapted continental breed for
the case-ready beef industry.• Proven as the top breed for feed
conversion.• Superior muscle• High weaning and yearling muscle
growth with moderate birth weight.• Highest red meat yield of any major
breed.• Uniform size and color• Best Cross with British Based
Females• Carcass Champion, Canadian
Western Agribition for 28 consecutive years.
• Superior Canadian Health status.• Exceptional pedigree integrity**The Canadian Limousin Association
carries the only Full French Limousin Herd book in the world that guarantees every single registered Full Blood animal is parent verified by DNA genotyping or bloodtyping.
Imported to Canada in 1968 from France, Limousin is one of the five major breeds in Canada and in the United States. The Limousin breed has an important
economic role in today’s beef industry. Known throughout the world as the carcass breed, Limousin cattle excel in feed efficiency and have proven to consume less than other animals of the same size and yet perform to equal or superior levels. The Limousin female is appreciated in commercial production for her easy maintenance, her fertility and milking ability while Limousin sired calves are sought after for their feed conversion and high quality carcass. This genetic achievement is the result of selection based on carcass and residual feed intake research and development throughout the North American Limousin population.
The Canadian Limousin Association (CLA) is a non-profit, member-owned organization. Our primary function is to maintain the pedigree herdbook of Limousin
cattle in Canada. We are committed to the improvement of the Limousin breed by way of performance programs, research, education, advertising and promotion, and export.
For more information about the Limousin breed, go to the website of the Canadian Limousin Association: http://www.limousin.com/
80 Red & Black Angus Yearlings Including Select 2-year-old Bulls
BAR 4AC A T T L E C O .
Bull SaleSaturday, Mar 21, 1:00 p.m.
VJV Dawson Creek
www.bar4acattleco.com
For more information Contact:Hugh Atkin • (780) 512.3641
Joleen (Joe) Meservy (780) 834.8286Email: [email protected]
CATALOGUES AVAILABLE ONLINE SOON
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Werner & Debbie
780-924-2464 or [email protected]
Delivery Available &Visitors Always Welcome
Since 1986
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1. THE REVIEW4.62 * 7.5 High Full Color 2. Freelancer5 * 5.64 High Black & White
3. Dawson Creek4.6457 * 6.1 High Black & White
4. Belinda1 Full Page full color
5. Leader Half9.456 & 7.426 High Full Color - Need this one first
6. Leader 1/4 4.649 * 7.426 High Full Color
MONDAY,MARCH 16, 2015
LUNCH AT NOONSALE 1:00 PM
KBJ ROUND FARMSCLYDE, AB
MONDAMARCH 16, 2015
LUNCH SALE 1:00 PM
KBJ ROUND FCL
OPTIMAL BOVINES INC.Rob Holowaychuk
Cell: 780-916-2628#407, 4808 Ross St.
Red Deer, AB T4N 1X5Ph: 403-341-5098
Fax: 403-343-6133Bob Toner: 306-834-7385
Kirk Hurlburt: 306-222-8210Luc Noiseux: 450-776-0997
email: [email protected]
www.cattlemanagement.ca
sale managed by:
KBJ ROUNDFARMS
Jim & Rita Round780-348-5638
Barry & Dette Round780-348-5794
45-BLACK ANGUSYEARLING BULLS25-RED ANGUS
YEARLING BULLS
OFFERING
Where the Saleis Never Final!
KBJA Total Program
for the Total Industry
19th Annual
BULL SALEBULL SALERED & BLACK ANGUS
YEARLING BULLS70
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ON TARGETTUESDAY MARCH 17, 2015
LUNCH AT NOON • SALE AT 1PMBARRHEAD AG BARN, BARRHEAD, AB15th Annual
sale managed by:
OPTIMAL BOVINES INC.Rob Holowaychuk
Cell: (780) 916-2628#407, 4808 Ross St.
Red Deer, AB T4N 1X5Ph: (403) 341-5098
Fax: (403) 343-6133Bob Toner: (306) 834-7385
Kirk Hurlburt: (306) 222-8210Luc Noiseux: (450) 776-0997
email: [email protected]
www.cattlemanagement.ca
OFFERING105 YEARLING BULLS
• 70 RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS• 35 RED & BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS
Bull Sale
4.62 * 7.5 High Full Color
JONES LAND & CATTLEMark & Alison Jones & FamilyBarrhead, AB (780) 674-6377
SIBL SIMMENTALSBarclay & Michelle Smith & Family
Cherhill, AB (780) 785-2045
CINDER ANGUSBrad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins & Family
Barrhead, AB (780) 674-5773
DWAJO ANGUSDwayne, Joanne & Jesse EmeryCamp Creek, AB (780) 674-4410
CONSIGNORS
TUESADY MARCH 17 2015OFFERING 105 YEARLING BULLS70 RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS35 RED 7 BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLSCONSIGNORS TAKE OUTCRM SIMMENTALS COMPLETEYTHIS POSTER WILL BE 11*18 NOW
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LowlineDecember 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds
CouncilThe first Lowline cattle in North
America came to Canada in 1996. Interest in them has grown steadily since. The Canadian Lowline Cattle Association was established in 1997. Fullbloods and percentage cattle are now recognized in separate herd books. Lowline cattle were developed by the Trangie Agricultural Research Centre in NSW, Australia. In 1929, a choice Aberdeen Angus herd from Canada, supplemented by additional animals from the USA and Scotland, was purchased by the Australian government to form the foundation of a research herd. From 1929 to 1963 this Angus research herd was prominent in the Australian showing circuit and won many awards. The herd was closed to outside genetics in 1964, and between 1974 and 1992 research was performed to investigate the efficiency of converting feed to beef within groups of different sized animals. The Angus herd was divided into three groups; the “High Line”, the “Low Line” and a random “Control Line”. A detailed evaluation of weight gain, feed intake, reproductive performance, milk production, carcass yield and quality and structural soundness was carried out. Through 20 years of research, the smaller “Low Line” cattle were found to be extremely efficient converters of feed to beef while
maintaining performance in the other characteristics studied. Interest in the smaller animals was great, and a new breed was created when the herd was dispersed to private breeders in 1992.
Lowline possess traits that will help them excel in the cattle industry. They are extremely hardy, naturally polled, black or red in color, and small framed. At all stages of their growth they are about 60% of the size of normal beef cattle. Lowline cattle mature early. They are easy calving and docile. At birth calves average 40 to 50 pounds. Calving losses are extremely low and even heifers have great ease in calving. The dams make excellent mothers and provide ample milk. Cows at maturity average about 100 cm at the hip while equivalent age bulls stand about 110 cm. Lowline are extremely efficient grass feeders and can even be finished on grass. They exhibit rapid early growth. Carcasses yield high, with reduced fat but greater marbling. Cuts are smaller which is attractive to the health conscious consumer.
An increasing number of commercial breeders are committing to downsizing their cattle. They want cattle that are moderate framed with excellent muscling ability and performance.
Lowline bulls have proven to provide this consistently. Crossing heifers with Lowline sires produces aggressive calves that are born easy. Fewer calving difficulties mean more calves and a higher percentage of cows returning to calf. Half blood calves average 65 pounds but wean off heavy with high yielding carcasses and consistent marbling. Lowline bulls in a commercial herd provide easier handling, calving ease, increased stocking rates, increased feed efficiency and high yield quality carcass characteristics. The ease and profitability of beef production increases once the frame score of the herd is reduced.
For more information about the Lowline breed, go to the website of the Canadian Lowline Association: http://canadianlowline.com
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Red and Black Bulls sired by these Herd BullsYearlings and Two-Year olds
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Located 10 miles South of Beaverlodge on RD #722 to Halcourt corner,then 9 miles West on TWP Rd #710 and 1 mile South on RD #123
Visitors always
welcome! Stout thick 2 year old bulls, ranch raised.
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The Maine-Anjou breed originated in France in the 19th century, taking their name from the Mayenne and Anjou river valleys in which they were developed. In France the breed has evolved as a dual-purpose breed, where the cows are selected for their milk production, and bull calves are fed for market. The traditional colouring is very dark red with white markings on the head, belly, rear legs and tail. White on other parts of the body is also common.
The first Maine-Anjou arrived in Canada in 1969 and later through artificial insemination the breed entered the United States. In 1970, the Canadian Maine-Anjou Association was formed. Over the past 35 years in Canada, selective breeding has: reduced the frame size of both fullbloods & purebreds, drastically reduced birthweights, tightened up the front end, thickened up the back end, developed a polled feature in both fullbloods & purebreds and developed multiple colours due to the recessive fullblood colour gene, resulting in the traditional red & white (fullblood)
colouring, solid black, solid red and other colour patterns.
Advantages to breeding Maine-Anjou are high rates of gain, feed efficiency, adaptability to climatic extremes, superior carcass quality, docility, and smooth muscling. Bulls are known for being: high gainers, with a quiet disposition, sound conformation and the ability to be horned, polled or scurred. Females are recognized for their: quiet disposition, strong milking ability, maternal instincts, extreme longevity (10 years or more), easy calving ability and high fertility.
Crossbreeding with Maines adds: stretch, growth rate, quiet disposition and more pounds at weaning to a herd. Maines can also be utilized to breed for or select against other specific traits.
Crossed with white-faced cattle, the Maine influence produces dark pigmentation around the eyes. This reduces the occurrence of cancer eye and pink eye. The recessive red gene can be utilized to maintain your preferred colour pattern. Maine’s’ performance at tests and in shows has repeatedly shown that Maine-Anjou genetics can be advantageous to any herd!
For more information about the Maine Anjou breed, go to the website of the Canadian Maine Anjou Association: http://www.maine-anjou.ca
Maine Anjou
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7th AnnualO Double Farms
Fleckvieh Simmental
Bull SaleO Double Farms
Fleckvieh SimmentalFleckvieh SimmentalE
Elden, Einar and Ole BakkehaugBox 156, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0
Home (780) 356-2113Cell (780) 518-3536 (Elden)
(780) 518-1985 (Ole)
2 yr. olds • Long Yearlings • Yearlings
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Open Heifers also on offer
NEW DATE! NEW LOCATION!
Registered Black Angus Bulls
FOR SaleYearlings and Two Year Olds Available
80 to 100 Pound Birth weightSemen tested and ready to go in April.
Contact Delano (403)827-1819 orMarty & Miriam (250)787-0970
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Registered Red AngusYearling and 2 Year Old bulls
For Sale by Private TreatyFeaturing Son’s of
OLE OSCAR
Contact Clarence & Darleen Budal
Email: [email protected]
Coff ee is Always On!
780-836-2788
SalersDecember 2014, Canadian Beef
Breeds CouncilSalers are considered to be one of
the oldest European breeds, whose roots can be traced to 16,500-year-old cave drawings found near the town of Salers in the South Central region of France, the Auvergne, in the heart of the volcanic area of the Massif Central. The rough terrain, poor soil and harsh climate combined with the area’s isolation has contributed to a genetically pure breed of cattle with bred-in range ability to thrive almost entirely on native grasses in the summer and roughage diet in winter.
The Salers breed in North America has evolved into an outstanding maternal beef breed with no lack of performance and carcass traits. The cattle are usually solid red or black and are naturally horned but polled bloodlines have been developed by selection and are now predominant in the national herd. Salers females possess a larger than average pelvic area, the largest in the industry, and calve easily to the service of larger terminal cross sires. They are excellent mothers with good milk production, are very fertile and re-
breed quickly.Salers bulls are
efficient breeders and sire calves of moderate birth weight, with a strong will to live and good growth. USMARC studies have confirmed that Salers is the highest marbeling Continental breed, have a large ribeye area and a leaner carcass (less fat thickness) than British breeds. Salers cross steers perform well in feedlots and have exceptional carcass yield and quality.
The Salers breed is one of only three breeds evaluating data on docility and through the efforts of its breeders has improved this trait dramatically in recent years. The genetic trend for Salers has been very positive from a breed average of near zero in 1992 to the current breed average EPD of over +8.0.
Excellent feet and legs contribute to admirable longevity. All of these traits combined, have made Salers the choice of many commercial cattlemen
striving to maximize production without increasing management or labour costs. Salers are a balanced breed, which is key to optimizing all aspects of beef production.
Salers were first imported into Canada in 1972 with the Salers Association of Canada being established in 1973. Canada continues to be an excellent source for Salers genetics worldwide.
For more information about the Salers breed, go to the website of the Salers Association of Canada: http://www.salerscanada.com
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John & Judy Mayer • Box 1012 Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0 • 780.831.8497
Great Performance Sons of Lookout Canuck 113Y
Selling Yearling RegisteredBlack Angus Bulls
Vet Inspected • Semen Tested
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALLMountain Side Angus
John & Judy MayerHome: 780.354.2726 (After 6)
John’s Cell: 780.831.8497
Lookout Canuck 113Y
SALE DAY1 PM
Tues, March 24VJV, Beaverlodge, AB
Simmental
80 Red & Black Angus Yearlings Including Select 2-year-old Bulls
BAR 4AC A T T L E C O .
Bull SaleSaturday, Mar 21, 1:00 p.m.
VJV Dawson Creek
www.bar4acattleco.com
For more information Contact:Hugh Atkin • (780) 512.3641
Joleen (Joe) Meservy (780) 834.8286Email: [email protected]
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December 2014, Canadian Beef Breeds Council
Since the first importations to Canada, Simmental has grown in popularity and has become one of the nation’s most influential breeds. Outstanding growth and performance, combined with unbeatable milk and mothering abilities has resulted in the superior Canadian Simmental beef animal of today.
The Simmental female is recognized globally as one of the best mother cows in the commercial cattle industry. Cattlemen have found them to be profitable, docile animals that possess superior carcass characteristics. These attributes have positioned Simmental as the breed of choice in cross-breeding programs with all other cattle breeds. The unparalleled success of Canadian Simmentals has resulted in them being exported to many countries around the world.
The Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) is the national organization focused on the development of the breed and its distinctive strengths and is continually working to deliver services that enhance the breed’s performance and marketability.
Through the CSA’s performance and “Total Herd” data recording programs, breeders benefit from having accurate, complete and up-to-date records that can be used to identify cattle within a herd and within the breed that excel in specific traits.
These records also enable the CSA to continue to develop programs that assist cattlemen in identifying and selecting cattle that excel for various economically important traits; ultimately strengthening the breed and creating a superior animal. Our programs lead the industry in the development of tools that support and promote the advancement of not only the Simmental breed but also the future needs of the beef industry.
The selection and breeding programs implemented by Simmental breeders and the CSA, along with the superior genetic attributes of Simmental cattle, have all contributed to the present-day success of the breed.
For more information about the Simmental breed, go to the website of the Canadian Simmental Association: http://www.simmental.com
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Norbert & Janice Luken • 780.835.3165 Fairview, Alberta • Email: [email protected]
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Reber’s Polled Herefords • RR 1, Woking, AB T0H 3V0
REBER’S POLLED HEREFORDS
LIKE US ON
Contributing 3 Two-Year-Old and 3 Yearling BullsPlus 6 Purebred Open Heifers
42ND Annual Dawson Creek All Breeds SaleSaturday, March 28, 2015, VJV Dawson Creek, BC
Breeding Quality Hereford Cattle for Over 30 Years
Gerald & Sandy Serena & Kasey780.774.2161 780.518.2643
Reber’s Polled Herefords • RR 1, Woking, AB T0H 3V0Directions: From Woking – 3 miles (4.8km) west, then 1 mile (1.6km)
north, then 1-1/2 miles (2.4km) west, then ½ mile (.8km) south
Thank you to all the Peace County cattlemen who have shown an interest in using a Reber bull or heifer for their cattle program, including the following people who made a purchase in 2014.Emile Brochu (bull buyer) - Cameo Herefords (repeat bull buyer) - Keifer Dolen (bull buyer) - Dennis Fair (bull buyer) - Henry Glasgo (bull buyer) - Cody & Pam Johnson (repeat buyer, bought 2 bulls this year) - Dale Johnson (repeat buyer, bought 2 bulls this year) - Darcy & Tamara Kuriga (bull buyer) - Deanna Nobbs (repeat buyer, bought 2 commercial heifers this year) - Keegan Scorgie (bull buyer) - Spring Mountain Stock Farm (purebred heifer buyer) - Fred & Naomi Trieber (2 purebred & 5 commercial heifers)
780-864-4259Visitors Always Welcome
Albrecht Farms is consigned to Transcon’s Peace Country Simmental Bull Sale
VJV Beaverlodge, AB on March 30, 2015
ALBRECHTFARMS
Steve,Tammy & Ryan Albrecht, Box 158, Spirit River, AB T0H 3G0
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We would like to thank all our previousBUYERS and our 2014 BUYERS
BREEDERS OF RED & BLACK SIMMENTALS
IPU Crosby 34Y
ALL BULLS SOLID RED & BLAZED FACED & MULTIPLE POLLED
1 - IPU CROSBY 34Y registered long yearling bull
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1 – LBR CROCKET R81 registered yearling bull
9 – IPU CROSBY 34Y registered yearling bulls
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Location: From the corner of Hwy. 64 & 730, go 11 km north,1.6km west and4km north on Range Road 54.
Tom BasnettBox 41, Eureka River, AB
TOH 1K0Phone/Fax: 780-685-2102
Cell: 780-834-8170
• Free Delivery• Discounts for Volume
Buyers or Early Delivery• We Will Winter Free of
Charge Until June 1, 2015
SONS OF: LO 16T STANWAY LAD 59X • EHF 217U ASTER LAD 8X
A BIG THANK YOU to all our past buyers.
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Alvin & Deanna JohnsonBox 27 Brownvale, AB T0H 0L0
Phone/Fax: (780) 597-3973
Yearling & 2 year oldBulls for Sale
T A M A R A C KS H O R T H O R N
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Defi nitionsEPD (Expected Progeny Diff erences): are expressions of the relative genetic merit of beef cattle for various traits. EPDs are used to compare the predicted progeny performance between two bulls (or females) within a breed, regardless of age or herd location. EPDs are expressed in the actual units of measure for a given trait.Interim EPDs (indicated as PE+): are calculated using a calf’s sire’s and dam’s National EPDs plus the calf’s own performance data.Possible Change Table — EPDs are predictions of an animal’s breeding value for a given trait. As with any prediction, there is a margin of error, or possible change, associated with an EPD. When the accuracy is low, this margin for error is high. As more information (i.e. progeny data) becomes available, the margin of error becomes smaller.Percentile Table — used to quickly rank a sire or dam within the breed for a given trait.ACC (Accuracy): the reliability that can be placed on the EPD. An accuracy of close to 1.0 indicates higher reliability. Accuracy is impacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included in the analysis.Active Sires/Dams — animals that have at least one progeny with a weaning weight recorded in the past two years.Black/Red Carrier — an animal whose coat colour is black, but carries the recessive gene for red coat colour.......................................................................................................(BW) Birth Weight EPD: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.(CED) Calving Ease Direct: the average diff erence in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to fi rst calf heifers. The higher the number the more probability that his calves will be born unassisted.(CEM) Calving Ease Maternal: is expressed as a diff erence in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater probability of unassisted births in fi rst-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as fi rst-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.(CW) Carcass Weight: expressed in pounds, this EPD predicts diff erences in the average hot carcass weight in progeny. This EPD is calculated using birth weight, weaning weight and yearling weight EPDs as well as any carcass data available.(FAT) Fat/Back Fat: expressed in inches, is a predictor of the diff erences in back fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires. The higher the EPD the more back fat expected on a sires calves.(HPG) Heifer Pregnancy: the percent probability in a bull’s daughters’ ability to conceive and calve as two year olds. Just like the stayability EPD, heifer pregnancy EPDs are expressed in terms of a percentage diff erence. For example, two heifer pregnancy EPDs, 5 and 10, diff er by 5%. Daughters of the bull with the EPD of 10 are 5% more likely to conceive than daughters of the other bull.(MARB) Marbling: a prediction of future
progeny’s performance for carcass marbling scores. This EPD incorporates both ultrasound and carcass data. The higher the EPD the more intramuscular fat expected in the rib eye of a sire’s calves.(MILK) Milk: is an indicator of milking ability in daughters. It represents the diff erences in weaning weights of calves due to the amount of milk produced by their mothers. It is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. The higher the EPD the more weaning pounds a sires daughters will add to her calves via milk.(PE) Parental Average: indicated as PE, is an average of a calf’s sire’s and dam’s National EPDs. These have minimal accuracy as they do not incorporate the calf’s own performance.(REA) Ribeye Area: expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the diff erence in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires. The larger the EPD the larger the expected rib eye area.(SC) Scrotal Circumference: expressed in centimetres, is a predictor of the diff erence in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires. Scrotal Circumference is an indicator of both growth and male fertility. Larger scrotal size is related to increased sperm production and semen quality, and in daughters’ younger age to puberty, younger age to calving and higher pregnancy rate.(STAY) Stayability: the percent probability of daughters staying in production to at least 6 years of age. Stayability EPDs for bulls are the prediction of the genetic diff erences between their daughters probability of staying in production in a herd to at least the age of 6 years. Given the primary emphasis on pregnancy in most herds, stayability is a measure of sustained fertility. The higher the EPD the more likely a sire’s daughter will remain in production in a herd past 6 years.(TM) Total Maternal: is a combination of the weaning weight and milk EPDs. It is calculated as: 1/2 Weaning Weight EPD + Milk EPD = Total Maternal. This EPD represents the diff erences in weaning weights between calves due to mothering and milking ability of their dams.(WW) Weaning Weight: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires. Weaning weight is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning (205 days of age). The calf’s growth during this period is infl uenced by its own ability to grow plus its mother’s maternal abilities. The higher the EPD, the heavier, on average, the calves of a sire will be at weaning.(YW) Yearling Weight: expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires. The higher the EPD, the heavier, on average, the calves of a sire will be at yearling.(YG) Yield Grade: expressed in USDA yield grade score, this EPD predicts diff erences in carcass yield grade score to be expected from progeny. This EPD is a ratio or summary of the rib eye area and fat EPDs. The lower the EPD, the closer to USDA grade 1 the sire’s calves will grade (grade 1, having the biggest rib eye area to lowest fat ratio, is the preferred grade).Canadian Angus Associationhttp://www.cdnangus.ca/breed/genetic_evaluation_defi nitions.htm
What does that mean?EPD defi nitions
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Highway 2 from DCWest on Road 2044 kms South on Road 211 to top of hill
Brian & Dana SmithBox 431, Pouce Coupe, BC
Tel: (250) 786-5232Cell: (250) 719-5548
• Quality Polled Herefords • For sale on Ranch• Quality Polled Herefords • For sale on Ranch
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Percentiles for Black Angus Calves Born in 2014
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Desc CED BW WW YW CEM MILK MAT SC MARB REA FAT CW
Number 30,088 30,384 30,384 30,384 30,088 30,384 30,384 2,007 4,541 4,547 4,547 30,354
Min -23.0 11.0 9 13 -10.0 -6 1 -0.74 -0.20 -0.41 0.092 -21
Max 18.0 -5.9 81 141 18.0 42 72 1.83 1.30 1.08 -0.055 68
Avg 2.3 2.7 45 79 6.3 19 41 0.69 0.35 0.27 0.013 22
0% 18.0 -5.9 81 141 18.0 42 72 1.83 1.30 1.08 -0.055 68
1% 12.0 -1.3 67 115 14.0 30 61 1.46 0.98 0.83 -0.029 45
2% 11.0 -0.8 64 111 13.0 29 58 1.35 0.90 0.75 -0.024 42
3% 10.5 -0.5 63 108 12.0 28 57 1.30 0.86 0.70 -0.021 41
4% 10.0 -0.2 61 106 12.0 28 56 1.28 0.81 0.68 -0.019 39
5% 9.0 0.0 60 105 11.5 27 55 1.24 0.79 0.65 -0.017 38
10% 8.0 0.7 57 99 10.5 25 52 1.13 0.66 0.56 -0.011 34
15% 7.0 1.1 55 95 9.5 24 50 1.04 0.56 0.50 -0.008 32
20% 6.0 1.4 53 92 9.0 23 48 0.98 0.51 0.46 -0.005 30
25% 5.0 1.7 52 89 8.5 22 47 0.92 0.47 0.42 -0.002 28
30% 4.5 1.9 50 87 8.0 21 46 0.87 0.43 0.39 0.001 27
35% 4.0 2.2 49 85 7.5 21 45 0.82 0.40 0.36 0.004 25
40% 3.5 2.4 48 83 7.0 20 44 0.79 0.37 0.34 0.007 24
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Percentiles for Red Angus Calves Born in 2014Desc CED BW WW YW CEM MILK MAT FAT REA MAR YG CWT STAY HPG
Number 22,531 22,531 22,531 22,531 22,531 22,531 22,531 22,531 22,531 22,531 22,531 22,531 22,531 21,227
Min -12.6 8.9 7 0 -8.5 1 16 0.060 -0.44 -0.14 0.27 -36 3 1
Max 19.0 -9.8 90 149 17.9 35 68 -0.070 0.75 1.23 -0.29 63 20 17
Avg 2.7 -0.6 49 75 4.6 16 41 -0.012 0.04 0.30 -0.01 14 11 9
0% 19.0 -9.8 90 149 17.9 35 68 -0.070 0.75 1.23 -0.29 63 20 17
1% 11.9 -6.0 73 116 11.5 26 55 -0.050 0.44 0.67 -0.17 43 16 14
2% 10.7 -5.2 70 111 10.4 25 53 -0.050 0.38 0.60 -0.15 39 15 13
3% 9.9 -4.8 68 108 9.8 24 52 -0.050 0.33 0.56 -0.14 36 15 13
4% 9.3 -4.4 67 105 9.4 24 51 -0.040 0.30 0.54 -0.13 35 15 12
5% 8.9 -4.2 66 103 9.1 23 51 -0.040 0.27 0.52 -0.13 34 14 12
10% 7.3 -3.3 62 97 7.9 22 49 -0.030 0.21 0.45 -0.10 29 13 11
15% 6.4 -2.8 59 93 7.2 21 47 -0.030 0.17 0.42 -0.09 26 13 11
20% 5.6 -2.3 57 89 6.7 20 46 -0.020 0.14 0.39 -0.07 24 12 10
25% 5.0 -2.0 55 86 6.3 19 45 -0.020 0.11 0.37 -0.06 22 12 10
30% 4.5 -1.6 54 84 5.9 19 44 -0.020 0.09 0.35 -0.05 20 12 10
35% 4.0 -1.3 52 82 5.5 18 43 -0.020 0.07 0.33 -0.04 18 11 10
40% 3.5 -1.0 51 79 5.2 18 42 -0.020 0.06 0.32 -0.03 17 11 10
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Desc CE BW WW YW MK TM CED ST YG CW RE MB FT CV FM
Avg 8 1.6 62 84 31 62 6 5 -0.24 21 0.36 -0.23 -0.07 -12.41 25.10
Low -4 -6.1 22 17 6 37 -12 -8 -0.50 -24 -0.18 -0.49 -0.12 -84.22 -6.49
High 19 9.0 99 148 57 91 19 14 0.09 61 0.96 0.39 0.04 46.96 61.22
1% 18 -3.8 88 134 47 82 14 12 -0.41 54 0.79 0.11 -0.10 26.42 54.59
2% 16 -2.9 87 124 45 79 14 11 -0.40 49 0.72 0.02 -0.10 20.61 48.56
3% 16 -2.4 85 122 44 77 13 10 -0.38 47 0.70 -0.02 -0.10 16.23 45.80
4% 15 -2.2 83 119 43 75 12 10 -0.37 45 0.68 -0.05 -0.09 14.36 45.37
5% 15 -2.0 83 117 42 74 12 9 -0.36 43 0.65 -0.07 -0.09 13.41 44.34
10% 13 -1.3 78 110 39 72 10 8 -0.34 37 0.57 -0.11 -0.08 6.09 38.54
15% 12 -0.7 74 103 37 69 10 7 -0.32 36 0.51 -0.14 -0.08 2.59 35.21
20% 11 -0.2 72 99 36 68 9 7 -0.30 32 0.48 -0.16 -0.08 -0.93 33.16
25% 10 0.3 70 96 35 66 9 7 -0.29 30 0.45 -0.18 -0.08 -2.70 31.66
30% 10 0.7 69 94 34 66 8 6 -0.28 27 0.43 -0.20 -0.08 -4.38 30.26
35% 9 1.0 67 91 33 64 8 6 -0.27 26 0.40 -0.22 -0.07 -5.89 28.22
40% 9 1.2 66 89 33 64 7 6 -0.26 25 0.38 -0.23 -0.07 -7.71 27.25
45% 8 1.5 64 86 32 63 7 5 -0.25 24 0.37 -0.24 -0.07 -9.32 26.04
50% 8 1.6 62 84 31 62 7 5 -0.24 22 0.35 -0.25 -0.07 -10.66 24.26
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Percentiles for Active Gelbvieh Sires (sired calves since 2011)
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Percentiles for Charolais Calves Born in the last two years (2013-2014)Desc BW WW YW MILK TM CE CW REA Fat LY Marb
Avg 1.7 42.9 81.7 21.3 42.7 68.5 17.5 0.42 0.30 0.79 0.09
Min -9.5 8.2 22.1 3.8 22.8 0 -12.0 -0.19 -2.09 -1.85 -2.76
Max 13.2 81.1 150.5 37.1 62.4 100 50.0 1.28 3.19 2.65 3.66
1% -4.3 60.9 113.1 30.6 54.6 99.5 32.0 0.75 -0.97 1.85 1.38
2% -3.5 58.6 109.4 29.5 53.1 99.1 30.0 0.69 -0.82 1.72 1.15
3% -2.9 57.1 106.9 28.7 52.2 98.6 29.0 0.66 -0.72 1.62 1.01
4% -2.5 56.0 105.2 28.2 51.5 98.2 28.0 0.64 -0.62 1.54 0.92
5% -2.2 55.1 103.8 27.8 51.0 97.8 28.0 0.62 -0.54 1.47 0.86
10% -1.2 52.3 98.6 26.2 49.0 95.5 25.0 0.57 -0.29 1.25 0.65
15% -0.6 50.4 65.5 25.2 47.8 92.8 24.0 0.53 -0.14 1.14 0.53
20% -0.2 49.0 92.8 24.5 46.8 90.5 23.0 0.51 -0.03 1.05 0.43
25% 0.3 47.8 90.5 23.8 46.0 87.7 22.0 0.49 0.04 0.99 0.36
30% 0.7 46.6 88.4 23.2 45.2 84.9 21.0 0.47 0.12 0.94 0.29
35% 1.0 45.6 86.6 22.7 44.6 82.1 20.0 0.46 0.17 0.89 0.23
40% 1.3 44.6 84.9 22.2 43.9 79.1 19.0 0.44 0.22 0.85 0.18
45% 1.5 43.7 83.2 21.7 43.3 75.8 18.0 0.43 0.27 0.81 0.12
50% 1.8 42.8 81.5 21.3 42.7 72.9 18.0 0.41 0.32 0.77 0.07
Canadian Charolais Association (February 2, 2015) http://charolais.com/content/uploads/2014/04/Breed-Average-EPD-DEC-20141.pdf
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Spring 2015 International Limousin Genetic Evaluation Summary StatisticsThe following summary statistics are presented for the Spring 2014 International Limousin Genetic Evaluation. They are for use as a rapid reference in comparing and evaluating Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) from the genetic evaluation. More detailed information on the EPDs can be found in the Limousin Sire Summary, at www.limousin.com.
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Desc GL CED BW WW YW PWG MILK CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG FAT MARB
Avg -1.2 7.2 1.7 65.0 91.9 26.9 25.5 5.6 0.1 19.4 22.8 26.4 0.51 -0.15 -0.032 -0.06
Min -5.9 -3.9 -6.3 29.8 33.2 1.3 9.4 -12.7 -1.0 7.0 -13.3 -15.6 -0.23 -0.54 -0.130 -0.69
High 1.1 19.8 10.6 107.2 173.4 66.2 42.3 13.5 1.4 32.5 43.0 82.0 1.37 0.24 0.070 0.59
Std Dev 1.5 3.5 1.9 9.1 15.6 7.4 4.4 2.7 0.3 4.0 9.0 10.0 0.19 0.09 0.020 0.12
1% -4.4 16.0 -3.0 86.0 128.0 44.0 37.0 11.0 0.8 28.0 39.0 51.0 0.99 -0.35 -0.080 0.25
2% -4.1 16.0 -2.6 83.0 123.0 43.0 35.0 11.0 0.8 27.0 38.0 47.0 0.92 -0.33 -0.070 0.21
3% -3.9 15.0 -2.2 82.0 120.0 41.0 35.0 10.0 0.7 27.0 37.0 46.0 0.88 -0.32 -0.070 0.18
4% -3.8 14.0 -2.0 81.0 118.0 40.0 34.0 10.0 0.7 26.0 36.0 44.0 0.85 -0.31 -0.070 0.16
5% -3.7 14.0 -1.7 80.0 117.0 39.0 33.0 10.0 0.6 26.0 36.0 43.0 0.84 -0.30 -0.070 0.14
10% -3.3 12.0 -1.0 77.0 112.0 36.0 31.0 9.0 0.5 25.0 34.0 39.0 0.77 -0.27 -0.060 0.10
20% -2.8 10.0 0.0 73.0 105.0 33.0 29.0 8.0 0.4 23.0 31.0 35.0 0.68 -0.24 -0.050 0.04
30% -2.4 9.0 0.8 70.0 101.0 31.0 28.0 7.0 0.3 22.0 28.0 31.0 0.62 -0.21 -0.040 -0.01
40% -1.7 8.0 1.4 67.0 96.0 29.0 26.0 6.0 0.2 20.0 26.0 29.0 0.56 -0.18 -0.040 -0.04
50% 0.0 7.0 1.9 65.0 92.0 27.0 25.0 6.0 0.2 19.0 24.0 26.0 0.51 -0.16 -0.030 -0.07
60% 0.0 6.0 2.4 63.0 88.0 25.0 24.0 5.0 0.1 18.0 21.0 24.0 0.46 -0.14 -0.030 -0.10
70% 0.0 5.0 2.8 60.0 84.0 23.0 23.0 4.0 0.0 17.0 19.0 21.0 0.40 -0.11 -0.020 -0.14
80% 0.0 4.0 3.3 57.0 79.0 21.0 22.0 4.0 -0.1 16.0 15.0 18.0 0.35 -0.07 -0.020 -0.17
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Canadian Hereford Association – Percentiles for Active Hereford CalvesAverages and Percentile Breakdowns - (www.hereford.ca)A Percentile table is used to show the relative ranking of an animal within the Hereford breed. Three broad categories are presented for comparison. Active Sires are those bulls that have sired at least 1 calf recorded in the last 2 years. Active Dams are those cows with calves in the last 2 years and provide a comparison for females in use in your cowherd. Calves are those animals born in the last 2 years and allow for comparison of yearling and 2 year old animals to the population. For animals with EPDs that fall between the published ranges, use the lower value. For example: An active Sire with a YW EPD of 87.0 would rank in the top 25% of the breed for YW Active Sires – Averages & Percentile Breakdown. Number (Num) is the number of active sires evaluated for each trait.
Desc CE BW WW YW MILK TM MCE SC CW STAY MPI FMI REA FAT MARB
Avg 1.0 3.3 48.0 78.0 20.0 44.0 1.3 0.8 87.0 -0.4 141.2 123.5 0.30 0.004 0.07
Min -17.2 -7.7 -14.0 -22.0 -10.0 -12.0 -8.2 -0.9 -11.0 -6.2 81.5 14.0 -0.51 -0.097 -0.47
High 12.0 13.8 82.0 146.0 44.0 77.0 9.0 2.8 186.0 5.6 182.5 218.4 1.45 0.179 0.84
1% 7.3 -1.4 67.0 109.0 34.0 62.0 5.4 1.6 45.0 2.8 168.2 171.8 0.83 -0.040 0.37
2% 6.5 -0.8 64.0 106.0 32.0 60.0 4.9 1.5 51.0 2.4 165.2 165.7 0.75 -0.035 0.33
3% 5.9 -0.4 63.0 103.0 31.0 59.0 4.6 1.4 55.0 2.1 163.4 161.4 0.71 -0.031 0.30
4% 5.5 -0.1 62.0 101.0 30.0 58.0 4.4 1.4 57.0 2.0 162.1 158.5 0.67 -0.029 0.28
5% 5.2 0.1 61.0 100.0 30.0 57.0 4.2 1.3 59.0 1.8 161.0 156.1 0.65 -0.027 0.26
10% 4.2 0.9 58.0 95.0 28.0 55.0 3.5 1.2 66.0 1.3 157.1 147.7 0.56 -0.020 0.21
15% 3.5 1.4 56.0 92.0 26.0 53.0 3.0 1.1 70.0 1.0 154.4 142.3 0.50 -0.016 0.17
20% 3.0 1.8 55.0 89.0 25.0 52.0 2.7 1.0 73.0 0.7 152.1 138.3 0.46 -0.012 0.15
25% 2.6 2.1 54.0 87.0 24.0 50.0 2.4 1.0 76.0 0.5 150.2 135.0 0.43 -0.009 0.13
30% 2.2 2.4 52.0 85.0 24.0 49.0 2.2 0.9 79.0 0.3 148.4 132.1 0.40 -0.007 0.11
35% 1.9 2.6 51.0 83.0 23.0 48.0 1.9 0.9 81.0 0.1 146.7 129.4 0.37 -0.005 0.10
40% 1.6 2.9 50.0 81.0 22.0 47.0 1.7 0.8 83.0 0.0 145.1 127.1 0.34 -0.002 0.08
45% 1.3 3.1 49.0 80.0 21.0 46.0 1.5 0.8 85.0 -0.2 143.5 124.8 0.32 0.000 0.07
50% 1.0 3.3 48.0 78.0 21.0 45.0 1.3 0.8 87.0 -0.4 141.9 122.6 0.29 0.002 0.06
Canadian Hereford (February 2, 2015) http://www.hereford.ca/3_cattlebusiness/SireSummary/2015/Spring%202015%20SS%20Intro.pdfr001969006
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Canadian Salers - The Balanced Breed
Salers are considered to be one of the oldest European breeds, whose roots can be traced to 16,500-year-old cave drawings found near the town of Salers in the South Central region of France, the Auvergne, in the heart of the volcanic area of the Massif Central. The rough terrain, poor soil and harsh climate combined with the area’s isolation contributed to a genetically pure breed of cattle with bred-in range ability to thrive almost entirely on native grasses in the summer and roughage diet in winter.
The Salers breed in North America has evolved into an outstanding maternal beef breed. The cattle are usually solid red or black, and are naturally horned but polled bloodlines have been developed. Salers females possess a larger than average pelvic area and calve easily to the service of larger terminal cross sires. They are excellent mothers with good milk production, are very fertile and re-breed quickly.
Salers bulls are aggressive breeders and sire calves of moderate birth weight, with a strong will to live and good growth. Salers cross steers perform well in feedlots and have exceptional carcass yield and quality.
These traits have made Salers the choice of many commercial cattlemen striving to maximize production without increasing management or labour. Salers are a balanced breed, which is optimum in all aspects of beef production.
Salers were first imported into Canada in 1972 with the Salers Association of Canada being established in 1973. Canada continues to be an excellent source for Salers genetics worldwide.
Desc BW WW YW MILK MV SS
Mean (Avg) 2.1 29.9 56.5 20.7 35.7 0.1Number 5,040 5,021 5,002 5,036 5,010 4,728
High -3.9 75.0 132.2 41.3 60.3 1.71% -1.5 54.4 96.7 32.7 51.2 0.72% -1.1 49.4 90.5 30.9 49.0 0.63% -0.8 47.3 86.0 30.1 47.9 0.54% -0.5 45.2 82.7 29.3 46.6 0.55% -0.3 43.7 80.7 28.7 45.8 0.4
10% 0.3 40.0 74.2 26.8 43.7 0.315% 0.7 37.8 69.7 25.5 41.9 0.220% 1.0 36.1 66.8 24.6 40.7 0.225% 1.2 34.6 64.4 23.8 39.7 0.1
Desc BW WW YW MILK MV SS
Mean (Avg) 2.3 36.5 68.2 20.5 38.7 0.2Number 659 659 659 658 658 618
High -3.5 72.9 120.9 30.1 61.3 0.51% -2.0 64.6 112.0 28.0 55.0 0.52% -1.1 60.8 105.2 26.3 53.3 0.43% -1.0 58.5 100.0 26.0 51.8 0.44% -0.6 55.1 97.8 25.6 50.6 0.45% -0.5 52.7 95.8 25.3 49.6 0.4
10% 0.2 48.7 87.1 24.0 46.6 0.315% 0.6 45.1 81.6 23.4 44.8 0.320% 0.9 43.4 77.9 22.8 43.5 0.225% 1.2 42.2 76.1 22.5 42.5 0.2
Desc BW WW YW MILK MV SS
Mean (Avg) 1.8 28.4 54.6 19.3 33.5 0.1Number 25,172 25,093 25,057 25,139 25,074 24,206
High -4.3 74.5 134.9 45.8 67.4 1.31% -1.1 49.3 88.1 31.2 51.0 0.52% -0.7 45.6 82.4 29.6 48.6 0.43% -0.5 43.4 79.2 28.7 46.9 0.44% -0.3 42.0 76.7 28.0 45.6 0.45% -0.2 40.9 75.0 27.4 44.7 0.3
10% 0.3 37.4 69.2 25.4 42.0 0.315% 0.6 35.3 65.7 24.2 40.2 0.220% 0.8 33.8 63.2 23.3 38.9 0.125% 1.0 32.5 61.1 22.5 37.8 0.1
All Sires Animals Born in Year 2012
All Dams
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www.salerscanada.com
Spring 2015 Salers Canada Genetic Evaluation
Feb 2, 2015 http://www.salerscanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PERCENTILES.pdf
Spring 2015 Canadian Simmental Association Genetic EvaluationCanadian Simmental Association • www.simmental.com
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Canadian Simmental Association • www.simmental.com
(Feb 3, 2015) http://www.simmental.com/pdf/CSA%20Genetic%20Evaluation%20Summary%20and%20Changes_Spring_2015.pdf
CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW CWT REA FAT MARB
Average 5.82 3.33 60.08 82.54 6.68 23.94 53.89 23.36 0.49 -0.07 -0.07
Minimum -11.5 -9.2 14.6 19.6 -13.6 2.7 17.0 -24.9 -0.70 -0.180 -0.75
Maximum 22.4 13.6 119.7 181.0 19.0 49.7 87.8 87.2 1.55 0.070 0.93
SD 3.57 2.02 12.17 22.29 4.15 4.82 7.83 15.12 0.24 0.04 0.11
1% 11.3 -1.5 78.1 114.6 13.2 33.0 66.8 45.8 0.88 -0.150 0.12
2% 9.6 -0.7 74.7 109.0 12.0 31.0 64.3 41.7 0.79 -0.150 0.06
3% 8.5 -0.3 72.6 105.0 11.2 29.3 62.5 38.9 0.74 -0.150 0.03
4% 8.0 0.0 70.8 101.8 10.6 28.0 61.0 36.7 0.69 -0.150 0.00
5% 8.0 0.4 69.2 99.0 10.0 26.7 59.7 34.7 0.66 -0.150 -0.01
10% 8.0 1.2 67.7 96.6 9.4 25.5 58.5 32.9 0.63 -0.150 -0.03
15% 8.0 1.8 66.4 94.2 8.9 24.7 57.3 31.3 0.60 -0.121 -0.05
20% 7.4 2.0 65.0 91.9 8.3 23.8 56.3 29.6 0.57 -0.080 -0.06
25% 6.8 2.1 63.6 89.5 7.7 23.0 55.3 27.8 0.55 -0.073 -0.08
30% 6.4 2.1 62.2 87.0 7.1 22.7 54.2 26.0 0.52 -0.069 -0.09
35% 5.9 2.1 60.7 84.4 6.4 22.7 53.1 24.0 0.49 -0.067 -0.10
40% 5.3 2.3 58.8 81.2 5.6 22.7 51.9 21.7 0.46 -0.065 -0.12
45% 4.7 2.7 56.5 77.2 4.5 22.5 50.4 18.9 0.42 -0.063 -0.13
50% 4.1 3.0 53.3 71.6 3.1 22.0 48.6 14.8 0.35 -0.061 -0.15
Number 47,098 47,098 47,098 47,098 47,098 47,098 47,098 46,951 46,951 46,951 46,951
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Speckle ParkDecember 2014, Canadian Beef
Breeds CouncilThe Speckle Park breed is a
Canadian creation. Speckle Park were created and developed in two western Canadian provinces – Saskatchewan and Alberta. Speckle Park as a breed consistently produce moderate sized well marbled carcasses with a minimal fat cover. Speckle Park do all of this in a harsh winter environment on very basic food stuffs. Speckle Park are now also at home in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, England and the United States.
Often described as “the beef breed with the colour bonus” SP have a range of spectacular colour patterns. The “classic speckled” pattern is black sided with a white top line and underline, a black or grey head and spots on the rear quarters like the Appaloosa horse. The black sides may be broken into many smaller black spots of various sizes on a white ground. Some are white with black points on the nose, ears, skin around the eyes, and feet and legs. Teats are black. Speckle Park also produce some solid black progeny. All of the colour patterns have pigment in the
right places for sun and snow. Speckle Park also grow extremely heavy coats in winter and then slick off quickly for the spring and summer.
Speckle Park are moderate sized animals. Mature cows typically weigh 545 kg (1200 lbs), and mature bulls weigh 910 kg (2000 lbs) or a bit more. Calves average 34 kg (75 lbs) at birth and wean between 250-260 kg (550 – 575 lbs). Finished carcasses on the rail typically have an average weight of 330 kg (725 lbs).
Speckle Park also bring to the cattleman many other highly desirable traits: polled, early fertility, calving ease, vigorous calves, milking ability, and manageability of cows and bulls.
Speckle Park were developed
over a period of fifty years and are now a distinct pure breed with a closed herd book as stipulated by the Canadian Animal Pedigree Act. The breed’s genetic base is British and derives primarily from black Angus, a Teeswater Shorthorn and an unidentified white bull with coloured points.
For more information about the Speckle Park breed, go to the website of the Canadian Speckle Park Association: http://www.canadianspecklepark.ca
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C ttle DirectoryC ttle DirectoryC ttle DirectoryC ttle Directoryr001919601
ANGUSAltona Falls Red AngusDan & Trudy Loewen, Altona, BC ............................. 250-630-2146Aspen Hill Red AngusGeorge & Kelly LeBlanc, Woking, AB ...................... 780-774-2404Bar 4A Cattle Co.Hugh Atkin & Joleen Meservy, LaGlace, AB ............. 780-512-3641Battle River Black AngusRon Gordey, Manning, AB ......................................... 780-836-2584Binks Angus FarmEvan & Melanie Binks, Grande Prairie, AB ............... 780-539-7919Blast Angus FarmBrent & Lia Long, Houston, BC ................................. 250-845-3500Canyon Tree Farms Inc.L Jackson & H Hooke, Fort St. James, BC ................. 250-996-8180Classic LivestockFreeman & Zoe Iwasiuk, High Prairie, AB ................. 780-523-5077Cinder AngusBrad Yoder & Nicolle Hoskins, Barrhead, AB ........... 780-674-5773Clear River Red AngusLloyd, Donna & Mackay Ross, Cleardale, AB ........... 800-667-2251Cuthbertson Cattle Co.Scott & Jackie Cuthbertson, Valleyview, AB .............. 780-837-8544Double A Stock FarmSteve & Hazel Tofteland, Valhalla, AB ....................... 780-356-2454Double M RanchingM McConnell & J Madden, DC, BC .......................... 250-782-7875Dwajo AngusDwayne & Joanne Emery, Camp Creek, AB .............. 780-674-4410Figure 8 AngusPaul & Coleen Jex-Blake, Grimshaw, AB .................. 780-597-2001Fineline Red AngusNick & Lorraine van Gaalen, LaGlace, AB ................ 780-568-3906Flyaway Red AngusDale Schwerdt, Worsley, AB ....................................... 780-685-2531Gemvale Stock FarmDon & Sheri Murphy, Dawson Creek, BC ................. 250-759-4717Gumbo Gulch Cattle CompanyDale & Steve Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-786-5478Heart Valley AngusChris Tschetter, Birch Hills Colony, AB ..................... 780-864-8918Jones Land & CattleMark & Allison Jones, Barrhead, AB ......................... 780-674-6377KBJ Round FarmsJim & Rita, Barry & Dette Round, Clyde, AB ............ 780-348-5638Kjos Black AngusMarty & Miriam Kjos, Fort St. John, BC ................... 250-787-0970Lookout Stock FarmRoy & Cindy Bjorklund, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3530Mackenzie Red AngusKen & Rebecca Mackenzie, Deadwood, AB .............. 780-836-2049Marberly AngusKim Beaudette, Houston, BC ...................................... 250-847-7483Mountain Side AngusJohn & Judy Mayer, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-354-2726Nine Mile RanchAl & Lorraine Sanford, Quesnel, BC .......................... 250-249-5469North Point Red AngusMark & Ginger Zahacy, High Prairie, AB .................. 780-523-5356Poplar Meadows AngusMonty & Tanya Belsham, Houston, BC ..................... 250-845-3050Rafter SJ RanchJack & Shannon Trask, Montney, BC ......................... 250-827-3364Red Moon AngusJim & Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof, BC ........................ 250-567-9762Ring Creek FarmsPat & Len Friedel, Fairview, AB ................................ 780-835-4338Rocky Creek Red AngusLes & Alison Keutzer, Lone Prairie, BC..................... 250-788-9858Roy AngusChris & Jen Roy, Fairview, AB ................................... 780-835-0463
Sawmill AngusClarence & Darleen Budal, Hotchkiss, AB ................. 780-836-2788Silver S Red AngusDevin & Amber Stark, Bezanson, AB ........................ 780-876-6252Smoky River Red AngusMaynard & Curtis Boese, Sexsmith, AB .................... 780-568-4340Spruce Lane RanchAndrew & Vivian Miller, Bonanza, AB ...................... 780-353-3355Wallin Stock FarmJennifer Wallin, Woking, AB ...................................... 780-864-8556CHAROLAISBar B CharolaisGeorge & Linda Bolin................................................. 250-785-5325Briar Ridge Stock FarmRandy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048Chad & Leah Haddow Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924Clear Lake CharolaisTim & Loretta Fawcett, Tiger Lily, AB....................... 780-674-5992E Z RanchEverett Laboucan, Driftpile, AB ................................. 780-355-2179JayDawn FarmsJason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB .................... 780-568-2647Lazy S CharolaisRoy & Erika Schweitzer, Beaverlodge, AB ................ 780-356-3611Pro-Char CharolaisDavid & Kristina Prokuda, Glenevis, AB ................... 780-665-3450RDA CharolaisRick & Donna Alguire, High Prairie, AB ................... 780-524-2915Rosebud RanchesDan & Holly Schleppe, Progress, BC ......................... 250-786-5698Spruce View CharolaisAndrew & Effi e Lakusta, Andrew, AB ....................... 780-365-2079Wrangler CharolaisWade & Sherry Meakin, Westlock, AB ...................... 780-349-2982GELBVIEHSMilne’s GelbviehHarold & Bev Milne, Fairview, AB ............................ 780-835-2645HEREFORDS5 Star HerefordsCody Pugh, Cecil lake, BC ......................................... 250-781-3478Aspen Ridge Stock FarmJack & Jason Wells, Hythe, AB .................................. 780-356-2359Benwyn HerefordsBill & Doug Bentley, Progress, BC ............................ 250-843-7575Briar Ridge Stock FarmRandy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048Chad & Leah Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924Eureka Hereford FarmsTom Basnett, Eureka River, AB .................................. 780-685-2102Friesen Hereford FarmsChad & Anna Friesen, Grande Prairie, AB ................. 780-832-4068Gold Stock Hereford FarmsCharlie & Steven White, Beaverlodge, AB................. 780-354-3190Gurtler FarmsGarry Gurtler, North Star, AB ..................................... 780-836-2125Hilltop Honey RanchBrian & Dana Smith, Pouce Coupe, BC ..................... 250-786-5232McElroy Polled HerefordsJohn McElroy, Charlie Lake, BC ................................ 250-785-6074PHK HerefordsPhilip Krahn, LaCrete, AB .......................................... 780-821-9409Reber’s Polled HerefordsGerald & Sandy Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2161Serena & Kasey Reber, Woking, AB .......................... 780-774-2337Spring Mountain Stock FarmHotte & Villiger Families, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-354-2074LIMOUSINBERCOL LimousinBernie & Colleen Prefontaine, Edmonton, AB ........... 780-961-2403Shawn & Adele Walsh ................................................ 780-921-3511
Blueberry Valley Farms LimousinMichael & Rebecca McCord,Mile 86.5 Alaska Hwy, BC ......................................... 250-772-5116DC FarmsDoug & Carolyn Johnson, Barrhead, AB .................... 780-674-4098Dry Creek RanchGordon & Carla Harmon, Cecil Lake, BC .................. 250-781-3617Excel RanchesRon & Barb Miller,Cody & Amy Miller, Westlock, AB ............................ 780-349-2135Fouillard LimousinDan & Pam Fouillard, Thorsby, AB ............................ 780-789-4055Hillview FarmsR & C Verbeek, Sturgeon County, AB ........................ 780-938-2173Lakeroad LimousinJim, Donna & Jackie Rowe, Worsley, AB .................. 780-685-2141Pinnacle View LimousinRob & Cheryl Swan & Erin & Eric Kishkan,Quesnel, BC ................................................................ 250-747-2618Sequin Cattle CompanyBob & Monica Sequin, Quesnel, BC .......................... 250-747-1331RED POLLShadow Creek Red PollDean & Marsha Anderson, Fort St. John, BC ............. 250-827-3293SALERSGrundke Family SalersWerner & Debbie Grundke, Alberta Beach, AB ......... 780-924-2464SHORTHORNSTamarack ShorthornsAlvin & Deanna Johnson, Brownvale, AB ................. 780-597-3973SIMMENTALSAlbrecht FarmsSteve, Tammy Albrecht, Spirit River, AB ................... 780-864-4259Briar Ridge Stock FarmRandy & Chris Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ............. 250-786-5048Chad & Leah Haddow, Dawson Creek, BC ................ 250-784-3924CRM SimmentalsChad & Stacy Meunier, Barrhead, AB ........................ 780-674-7713Fallen Timber FarmsChet & Jamie Jans, Groundbirch, BC ......................... 250-780-2141Flatrock Valley SimmentalsBrad Geisbrecht, Cecil Lake, BC ................................ 250-781-3580Halfway River SimmentalsEckbert & Christa WeitzelGeorg & Sarah Weitzel, Charlie Lake, BC ................. 250-263-8237Hodges SimmentalsRoy & Scot Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB ....................... 780-512-4669JayDawn FarmsJason & Nicole McQuaig, Sexsmith, AB .................... 780-568-2647KRS SimmentalsReanne Sanford, Quesnel, BC .................................... 250-249-5332KSL SimmentalsKeagan Scorgie, Beaverlodge, AB .............................. 780-518-6572Lone Stone FarmsLonnie & Karen Brown, Westlock, AB ...................... 250-349-5524Moonlite FarmNorbert & Janice Luken, Fairview, AB ...................... 780-835-3165Moose Creek SimmentalsDon, Joyce & Shon Smith, Gordondale, AB .............. 780-353-2284O Double E SimmentalsOle, Elden & Einar Bakkehaug, Hythe, AB ................ 780-356-2113SIBL SimmentalsThe Smith Families, Cherhill, AB............................... 780-785-2045Tri-K SimmentalsKeith & Kerriley Hodges, Beaverlodge, AB .............. 780-831-7999Willow Creek SimmentalsMike & Mari Klassen & Family, Debolt, AB ............. 780-957-2814Willowdale SimmentalsDale & Judy Smith, Valleyview, AB ........................... 780-524-2790Wolfe FarmsTony Wolfe, Valleyview, AB ....................................... 780-524-3939
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