Download - Simmental Focus November 2012
NOVEMBER 2012 Vol. 22 No. 5
Canadian Publication Mail ProductAgreement No. 40005367
Keystone Konnection34th Annual
Simmental SaleOne of Canada’s longest running consignment sales
1:00 PM December 4, 2012Keystone Centre - Brandon, Manitoba
Blair and Lois McRaeBrandon, MB204-728-3058
email: [email protected]
Sale Day Phones204-729-5439204-573-5192204-726-3529
FLeCKvieh BuLLS & FeMaLeSReD FaCtOR BuLLS & FeMaLeS
BLaCK FeMaLeSheRD BuLL PROSPeCtS
POLLeD GenetiCS4-h anD JuniOR ShOw PROSPeCtS
Keystone Sale Management
Quality Genetics - Progressive Breeders - Customer Satisfaction
catalogue online at www.marmacfarms.net
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Including a few productive cows-some bred R Plus Hard Rock
and a dozen bred heifers-most bred X-Ception 221X
Perkin Land & Cattle Co. Darryl & Tanya & FamilyElgin, MB 204-769-2159 [email protected]
2-SIMMENTAL FOCUSPerkin Land & Cattle Co. will once again be offering females for sale at
Workman Farms & Guests Female Sale in Killarney December 1, 2012
PERKS X-Ception 221X
Dr. Phil x WFL Doll x Bodybuilder
Keystone Konnection34th Annual
Simmental SaleOne of Canada’s longest running consignment sales
1:00 PM December 4, 2012Keystone Centre - Brandon, Manitoba
Blair and Lois McRaeBrandon, MB204-728-3058
email: [email protected]
Sale Day Phones204-729-5439204-573-5192204-726-3529
FLeCKvieh BuLLS & FeMaLeSReD FaCtOR BuLLS & FeMaLeS
BLaCK FeMaLeSheRD BuLL PROSPeCtS
POLLeD GenetiCS4-h anD JuniOR ShOw PROSPeCtS
Keystone Sale Management
Quality Genetics - Progressive Breeders - Customer Satisfaction
catalogue online at www.marmacfarms.net
SIMMENTAL FOCUS-3
Including a few productive cows-some bred R Plus Hard Rock
and a dozen bred heifers-most bred X-Ception 221X
Perkin Land & Cattle Co. Darryl & Tanya & FamilyElgin, MB 204-769-2159 [email protected]
2-SIMMENTAL FOCUSPerkin Land & Cattle Co. will once again be offering females for sale at
Workman Farms & Guests Female Sale in Killarney December 1, 2012
PERKS X-Ception 221X
Dr. Phil x WFL Doll x Bodybuilder
B O N C H U K FA R M SDave
(204) 773-0467Mel
(204) 842-3838Wayne
(204) 796-0004Amy
(204) 773-6140www.bonchukfarms.com
Solsgirth, MB
BLCC 49Y S: TankerBred Red Rock
FullFleck
BLCC 100Y S: PorscheBred Houston
BLCC 1Y S: IntuitionBred Red Rock
PolledFull
Fleck
BLCC 91Y S: Real DealBred Anchor D Imax
PolledFull
Fleck
BLCC 172Y S: PorscheBred Houston
PolledFull
Fleck
BLCC 285Y S: BaronBred Real Deal
BLCC 392Y S: StingBred BLCC Code Red
BLCC 33Y S: Red RockBred BLCC Code Red
BLCC 29Y S: Red RockBred BLCC Code Red
Bonchuk Farms Female Production SaleTuesday, December 18, 2012 1:00 p.m.
Heartland Livestock in Virden, MB
Selling: • 80+ Bred Heifers, No Exposuresbred to Industry Leading Sires
View catalog online @ www.bouchardlivestock.com
ADVERTISING RATES FullColor Black&WhiteFullPage $450 $400HalfPage $275 $225QuarterPage $160 $125BusinessCard $60 $50*GSTmustbeaddedtoaboverates.Contractratesavailableonrequest.Thepublisherreservestherighttoacceptorrefuseanyadvertisingoreditorialmaterial.AllcontentsundercopyrightofSimmentalFocus.
Simmental FocusTheofficialpublicationoftheManitobaSimmental
AssociationpublishedsixtimesperyearbyCactus Communications
RR#1,Box100,Carman,ManitobaR0G0J0Phone/Fax Toll Free 1-866-374-3317
204-745-3048Email:[email protected]/EDITOR/SALES- Lois Gould
Cell 204-745-7456MARKETING ASSISTANT- Joanne Best
Home 204-745-3255 Cell 204-750-2350 Email:[email protected]
SUBSCRIPTIONS: AllmembersoftheManitoba,SaskatchewanandAlbertaSimmentalAssociationsreceiveSimmental Focusfreeofcharge.Aswell,Simmental Focus ismailedtoapproximately2000commercialproducersintheprairieprovincesandtointerestedbreedersthroughoutCanadaandtheU.S.IfyouwouldliketoreceiveSimmental Focus,sendyournameandCOMPLETEmailingaddresstoSimmentalFocus,RR#1Box100,CarmanMBR0G0J0.OutsideCanada,pleaseenclose$10(U.S.Funds)tocoverfirst-classpostage.CURRENT CIRCULATION: 3400POSTMASTER: Pleasereturnundeliveredcovers to:
Simmental Focus, RR#1, Box 100,Carman, MB R0G 0J0
PrintedbyThe Prolific Group, Winnipeg,MBCanadian Publication Mail Product #40005367Uponplacinganad,theadvertiseragreesthepublishershallnotbeliablebeyondthecostoftheadvertisementwhereerrorhasoccurred.Thepublishermakeseveryattempttoensurethematerialprintediscorrect.
Are you a member of the Manitoba Simmental Association?
To join us, just send a cheque for $50 for a life membership to:
Manitoba Simmental Associationc/o Donalee Jones, sec-treas.
Box 142, Cartwright, MB R0K 0L0Ph 204-529-2444
email: [email protected]
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Thisissuewe“focus”on:DownTheTrail...................................................7OnTheRoundup.................................................7AdIndex.............................................................37NewBeginnings..................................................8JonesInductedIntoBaseballHallofFame........8JacksonAppointedtoRDCBoard......................10HolmquistHonoredwithGoldenBookAward...12Bar5Sale............................................................14SSAAnnualMeeting...........................................16Beefresearch........................................................26TopTenMarketingTips......................................32CYLYouthMentorshipProgram........................34
On The Cover..........
ISSUE: DECEMBER 2012Mailed December 1
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10
ISSUE FEBRUARY 2013Mailed February 1
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10
ISSUE: MARCH 2013Mailed March 1
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10
ISSUE: APRIL 2013Mailed April 1
DEADLINE: MARCH 10
SIMMENTAL FOCUS PUBLISHING SCHEDULE:
View Simmental Focus online at www.gouldranch.ca
and follow the links!
4-SIMMENTAL FOCUS
Roundup time on the prairies once again, with Simmental genetics in high demand. (Pix by BJ photo)
B O N C H U K FA R M SDave
(204) 773-0467Mel
(204) 842-3838Wayne
(204) 796-0004Amy
(204) 773-6140www.bonchukfarms.com
Solsgirth, MB
BLCC 49Y S: TankerBred Red Rock
FullFleck
BLCC 100Y S: PorscheBred Houston
BLCC 1Y S: IntuitionBred Red Rock
PolledFull
Fleck
BLCC 91Y S: Real DealBred Anchor D Imax
PolledFull
Fleck
BLCC 172Y S: PorscheBred Houston
PolledFull
Fleck
BLCC 285Y S: BaronBred Real Deal
BLCC 392Y S: StingBred BLCC Code Red
BLCC 33Y S: Red RockBred BLCC Code Red
BLCC 29Y S: Red RockBred BLCC Code Red
Bonchuk Farms Female Production SaleTuesday, December 18, 2012 1:00 p.m.
Heartland Livestock in Virden, MB
Selling: • 80+ Bred Heifers, No Exposuresbred to Industry Leading Sires
View catalog online @ www.bouchardlivestock.com
ADVERTISING RATES FullColor Black&WhiteFullPage $450 $400HalfPage $275 $225QuarterPage $160 $125BusinessCard $60 $50*GSTmustbeaddedtoaboverates.Contractratesavailableonrequest.Thepublisherreservestherighttoacceptorrefuseanyadvertisingoreditorialmaterial.AllcontentsundercopyrightofSimmentalFocus.
Simmental FocusTheofficialpublicationoftheManitobaSimmental
AssociationpublishedsixtimesperyearbyCactus Communications
RR#1,Box100,Carman,ManitobaR0G0J0Phone/Fax Toll Free 1-866-374-3317
204-745-3048Email:[email protected]/EDITOR/SALES- Lois Gould
Cell 204-745-7456MARKETING ASSISTANT- Joanne Best
Home 204-745-3255 Cell 204-750-2350 Email:[email protected]
SUBSCRIPTIONS: AllmembersoftheManitoba,SaskatchewanandAlbertaSimmentalAssociationsreceiveSimmental Focusfreeofcharge.Aswell,Simmental Focus ismailedtoapproximately2000commercialproducersintheprairieprovincesandtointerestedbreedersthroughoutCanadaandtheU.S.IfyouwouldliketoreceiveSimmental Focus,sendyournameandCOMPLETEmailingaddresstoSimmentalFocus,RR#1Box100,CarmanMBR0G0J0.OutsideCanada,pleaseenclose$10(U.S.Funds)tocoverfirst-classpostage.CURRENT CIRCULATION: 3400POSTMASTER: Pleasereturnundeliveredcovers to:
Simmental Focus, RR#1, Box 100,Carman, MB R0G 0J0
PrintedbyThe Prolific Group, Winnipeg,MBCanadian Publication Mail Product #40005367Uponplacinganad,theadvertiseragreesthepublishershallnotbeliablebeyondthecostoftheadvertisementwhereerrorhasoccurred.Thepublishermakeseveryattempttoensurethematerialprintediscorrect.
Are you a member of the Manitoba Simmental Association?
To join us, just send a cheque for $50 for a life membership to:
Manitoba Simmental Associationc/o Donalee Jones, sec-treas.
Box 142, Cartwright, MB R0K 0L0Ph 204-529-2444
email: [email protected]
SIMMENTAL FOCUS-5
Thisissuewe“focus”on:DownTheTrail...................................................7OnTheRoundup.................................................7AdIndex.............................................................37NewBeginnings..................................................8JonesInductedIntoBaseballHallofFame........8JacksonAppointedtoRDCBoard......................10HolmquistHonoredwithGoldenBookAward...12Bar5Sale............................................................14SSAAnnualMeeting...........................................16Beefresearch........................................................26TopTenMarketingTips......................................32CYLYouthMentorshipProgram........................34
On The Cover..........
ISSUE: DECEMBER 2012Mailed December 1
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10
ISSUE FEBRUARY 2013Mailed February 1
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10
ISSUE: MARCH 2013Mailed March 1
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10
ISSUE: APRIL 2013Mailed April 1
DEADLINE: MARCH 10
SIMMENTAL FOCUS PUBLISHING SCHEDULE:
View Simmental Focus online at www.gouldranch.ca
and follow the links!
4-SIMMENTAL FOCUS
Roundup time on the prairies once again, with Simmental genetics in high demand. (Pix by BJ photo)
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Down The Trail.............November 8FarmFairSimmentalShow/2012SimmentalDraftEdmonton,ABNovember 9TheHeadlinerAllBreedShow&Sale,Edmonton,ABNovember 10PembinaTriangleSale,CypressRiver,MBNovember 17Cow-A-RamaXIII,Innisfail,ABNovember 21CWASimmentalShow,Regina,SKNovember 22CWASimmentalSale,Regina,SKNovember 26HarvestHoedown,Neepawa,MBNovember 27MapleLakeStockFarmsFemaleSale,Hartney,MBDecember 1WorkmanFarms&GuestsFemaleSaleKillarney,MBDecember 3TheSourceofEliteSimmentalGeneticsSaleLloydminster,SKDecember 4KeystoneKonnectionSale,Brandon,MBDecember 6SimmsationalSale,MooseJaw,SKDecember 8McMillenRanchingLtd.Herdbuilders2012SaleCarievale,SKDecember 10ShadesofthePrairiesSale,Brandon,MBDecember 14SpringCreek&GuestsFemaleSale,Virden,MBDecember 14FridayNightLightsSimmentalSale,Olds,ABDecember 15Checkers/FullbloodPerfectionSale,RedDeer,ABDecember 16FleckviehEquation/UltimateRed&BlackSaleRedDeer,ABDecember 18BonchukFarmsFemaleSale,Virden,MBJanuary 5, 2013MSAAnnualMeeting,Brandon,MB
(cont’d on page 22)
PresidentDarryl Perkin204-769-2159
Secretary-TreasurerDonalee Jones204-529-2444
[email protected]://provincial.simmental.com
6-SIMMENTAL FOCUS
*Outstanding Maternal Traits
*Outstanding Performance
*Outstanding Return on Investment
Get your tickets for the MSA“Win a goat for a friend” raffle
Buy a ticket to support MSA Programming and win someone a New Year’s Goat!*Tickets available from MSA board members *Draw to be made January 5, 2013
.....hieverybody.....whatadifferenceamonthmakes....lasttimeIwascomplainingaboutthedrought....nowit’ssowetwecan’tdoanything......guessIshouldbecarefulwhatIwishfor.......andthankfulthatitstillknowshowtorain,ifnotwhen.......ourcowshavebeengrazingacombinedcornfieldwhichhasgivenusareprievefromfeedingforawhile....butthatiscomingtoanendjudgingbyallthenoisethegirlsmakewhenevertheyseesomeonewalkingacrosstheyardnotbringingfeed.....agoodfriendofmineoncetoldmethathiscows“talked”tohim.....I’mstartingtothinkmaybehe’sright,cowsdotalktous....eitherthatorI’vejoinedhiminthelooneybin....I’mokwithiteitherway................morebirthdaystoacknowledge....BarryChescu,TwinBraeSimmentals,Inglis,MBturnedoversixde-cadesonhisodometerawhileback...betyouthoughtIforgotehBarry....well,Idid....orwasIsavingthebestforlast.............Happy75thBirthdaytoJoyceGordon,Boissev-ain,MBinOctober...hopeyouenjoyedyourtea....andHappyBirthdaytoBobwhoturns80thismonth..............getwellwishestoRitchieJoynt,JoyntCattleSer-vices,Alexander,MBwhorecentlyplayedsmashupderbywithhistruck....hopeyeronthemendsoonbuddy.................meanwhilethecattlemarketsremainstrongforthetimebeing,despitethehighcostoffeed,thebeefrecall,thestrongdollar,theweather,theU.S.election,theAppleannouncement,theGooglefauxpas,andthemanyotherissuesthatmakethemarkethiccuponadailybasisyetactuallyhavelittleornothingtodowithit.....obviously.....many“experts”saythatthepriceofbredcowsthisfallwillnotbeashighasex-pected,duetosomeoftheaforementionedfactors.....Ipredicttheywillgetcrazybeforeyear-endbutwhatdoIknow....we’llfindoutIguess...............theshowandsaleseasonisuponusandhere’shopingtheweatherco-operatessowecanallgettothemanyeventssafeandsound.....I’mhearingtheSimmentalswillbeinadifferentbarnatAgribition,notsurewheretofindthembutifyouhaven’tbeenforawhile,it’sworththetrip........seeyouthere! Lois
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Down The Trail.............November 8FarmFairSimmentalShow/2012SimmentalDraftEdmonton,ABNovember 9TheHeadlinerAllBreedShow&Sale,Edmonton,ABNovember 10PembinaTriangleSale,CypressRiver,MBNovember 17Cow-A-RamaXIII,Innisfail,ABNovember 21CWASimmentalShow,Regina,SKNovember 22CWASimmentalSale,Regina,SKNovember 26HarvestHoedown,Neepawa,MBNovember 27MapleLakeStockFarmsFemaleSale,Hartney,MBDecember 1WorkmanFarms&GuestsFemaleSaleKillarney,MBDecember 3TheSourceofEliteSimmentalGeneticsSaleLloydminster,SKDecember 4KeystoneKonnectionSale,Brandon,MBDecember 6SimmsationalSale,MooseJaw,SKDecember 8McMillenRanchingLtd.Herdbuilders2012SaleCarievale,SKDecember 10ShadesofthePrairiesSale,Brandon,MBDecember 14SpringCreek&GuestsFemaleSale,Virden,MBDecember 14FridayNightLightsSimmentalSale,Olds,ABDecember 15Checkers/FullbloodPerfectionSale,RedDeer,ABDecember 16FleckviehEquation/UltimateRed&BlackSaleRedDeer,ABDecember 18BonchukFarmsFemaleSale,Virden,MBJanuary 5, 2013MSAAnnualMeeting,Brandon,MB
(cont’d on page 22)
PresidentDarryl Perkin204-769-2159
Secretary-TreasurerDonalee Jones204-529-2444
[email protected]://provincial.simmental.com
6-SIMMENTAL FOCUS
*Outstanding Maternal Traits
*Outstanding Performance
*Outstanding Return on Investment
Get your tickets for the MSA“Win a goat for a friend” raffle
Buy a ticket to support MSA Programming and win someone a New Year’s Goat!*Tickets available from MSA board members *Draw to be made January 5, 2013
.....hieverybody.....whatadifferenceamonthmakes....lasttimeIwascomplainingaboutthedrought....nowit’ssowetwecan’tdoanything......guessIshouldbecarefulwhatIwishfor.......andthankfulthatitstillknowshowtorain,ifnotwhen.......ourcowshavebeengrazingacombinedcornfieldwhichhasgivenusareprievefromfeedingforawhile....butthatiscomingtoanendjudgingbyallthenoisethegirlsmakewhenevertheyseesomeonewalkingacrosstheyardnotbringingfeed.....agoodfriendofmineoncetoldmethathiscows“talked”tohim.....I’mstartingtothinkmaybehe’sright,cowsdotalktous....eitherthatorI’vejoinedhiminthelooneybin....I’mokwithiteitherway................morebirthdaystoacknowledge....BarryChescu,TwinBraeSimmentals,Inglis,MBturnedoversixde-cadesonhisodometerawhileback...betyouthoughtIforgotehBarry....well,Idid....orwasIsavingthebestforlast.............Happy75thBirthdaytoJoyceGordon,Boissev-ain,MBinOctober...hopeyouenjoyedyourtea....andHappyBirthdaytoBobwhoturns80thismonth..............getwellwishestoRitchieJoynt,JoyntCattleSer-vices,Alexander,MBwhorecentlyplayedsmashupderbywithhistruck....hopeyeronthemendsoonbuddy.................meanwhilethecattlemarketsremainstrongforthetimebeing,despitethehighcostoffeed,thebeefrecall,thestrongdollar,theweather,theU.S.election,theAppleannouncement,theGooglefauxpas,andthemanyotherissuesthatmakethemarkethiccuponadailybasisyetactuallyhavelittleornothingtodowithit.....obviously.....many“experts”saythatthepriceofbredcowsthisfallwillnotbeashighasex-pected,duetosomeoftheaforementionedfactors.....Ipredicttheywillgetcrazybeforeyear-endbutwhatdoIknow....we’llfindoutIguess...............theshowandsaleseasonisuponusandhere’shopingtheweatherco-operatessowecanallgettothemanyeventssafeandsound.....I’mhearingtheSimmentalswillbeinadifferentbarnatAgribition,notsurewheretofindthembutifyouhaven’tbeenforawhile,it’sworththetrip........seeyouthere! Lois
8-SIMMENTAL FOCUS SIMMENTAL FOCUS-9
New Beginnings
Much belated congratulations to Katie & Andre Steppler, Miami, MB on the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Brynn Audrey, back on April 21. Proud first time grandparents Elaine & Kelly Ferris, Boynecrest Stock Farm, Stephenfield, MB. Our sincere apologies for the oversight.
Congratulations to Erin Jackson & Scott McCubbing of High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis, MB on their recent engagement.
Jones Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame Baldur’sDarrickJonesheadedsouthoftheborderinOctoberandreturnedhomeaHallofFamer. The32-year-oldcatchertravelledtoLamoni,IowatoberecognizedbyGracelandUniversityfollowingastandoutcareerwiththeYellowjackets’baseballteamfrom1999to2002. “Itishumbling,Idon’tthinkithasreallysetinwhatitallmeans,”saidJones.“AtthetimeIdidn’treallyknowwhattosay,Iwastakenbackbecauseusuallythesearethingsthathappentoyouquiteawaysdowntheline.Iwasquitehonouredbutdefinitelyshockedthattheywouldconsiderme,seeinghowI’monlytenyearsremovedfromtheprogram.” Jonesmadeanimpactfromstarttofinish,batting.388with24homerunsand131RBI’sin160games,earningAll-Conferenceandsecond-teamAll-AmericanhonoursfromtheNAIAduringhiscareer. “Atthetime,youdon’treallythinkmuchaboutstats.Toseethatinacollegecareer,Ithinkisprettyspecial.Youlookbackatallthesenumbersandyourealizeyouactuallydidputupsomeprettygoodyearsbackthen.” Followinghiscollegecareer,JonesspenttimewiththeWinnipegGoldeyesandledhishometownRegalstothreestraightSenior‘AA’provincialtitlesandaWesternCanadiancrown.“Ithasdefinitelygotitsownspecialplaceforsure,”addedJones.“Tome,thinkingaboutthenumberofballplayersthathavewentthroughthatprogramandstillbementionedtenyearsdowntheroad,itdoesstandout.” JoneswashonouredalongwiththerestoftheinductionclassduringhalftimeatGraceland’sHomecomingfootballgameonSaturday.Oct.20.DarrickisthesonofGordonandLaurenJones,GordonJonesSimmentals,andbrotherofDonaleeJones,MSASecretary-treasurer. (Reprinted with permission from Tyler Crayston, CKLQ)
8-SIMMENTAL FOCUS SIMMENTAL FOCUS-9
New Beginnings
Much belated congratulations to Katie & Andre Steppler, Miami, MB on the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Brynn Audrey, back on April 21. Proud first time grandparents Elaine & Kelly Ferris, Boynecrest Stock Farm, Stephenfield, MB. Our sincere apologies for the oversight.
Congratulations to Erin Jackson & Scott McCubbing of High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis, MB on their recent engagement.
Jones Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame Baldur’sDarrickJonesheadedsouthoftheborderinOctoberandreturnedhomeaHallofFamer. The32-year-oldcatchertravelledtoLamoni,IowatoberecognizedbyGracelandUniversityfollowingastandoutcareerwiththeYellowjackets’baseballteamfrom1999to2002. “Itishumbling,Idon’tthinkithasreallysetinwhatitallmeans,”saidJones.“AtthetimeIdidn’treallyknowwhattosay,Iwastakenbackbecauseusuallythesearethingsthathappentoyouquiteawaysdowntheline.Iwasquitehonouredbutdefinitelyshockedthattheywouldconsiderme,seeinghowI’monlytenyearsremovedfromtheprogram.” Jonesmadeanimpactfromstarttofinish,batting.388with24homerunsand131RBI’sin160games,earningAll-Conferenceandsecond-teamAll-AmericanhonoursfromtheNAIAduringhiscareer. “Atthetime,youdon’treallythinkmuchaboutstats.Toseethatinacollegecareer,Ithinkisprettyspecial.Youlookbackatallthesenumbersandyourealizeyouactuallydidputupsomeprettygoodyearsbackthen.” Followinghiscollegecareer,JonesspenttimewiththeWinnipegGoldeyesandledhishometownRegalstothreestraightSenior‘AA’provincialtitlesandaWesternCanadiancrown.“Ithasdefinitelygotitsownspecialplaceforsure,”addedJones.“Tome,thinkingaboutthenumberofballplayersthathavewentthroughthatprogramandstillbementionedtenyearsdowntheroad,itdoesstandout.” JoneswashonouredalongwiththerestoftheinductionclassduringhalftimeatGraceland’sHomecomingfootballgameonSaturday.Oct.20.DarrickisthesonofGordonandLaurenJones,GordonJonesSimmentals,andbrotherofDonaleeJones,MSASecretary-treasurer. (Reprinted with permission from Tyler Crayston, CKLQ)
Shades of the Prairies SaleDecember 10, 2012
Brandon, MB
Simmsational- Mini Production December 6, 2012
Moose Jaw, SK
JVB 63Y Red Hummer x TH Black EditionJVB 49Y LFE Black Lakota x CG Reward
JVB 62Y LFE Black Lakota x FHRS Mr Night MovesJVB 75Z LFE Black Lakota x Dynamite Black
JVB 71Y Red Hummer x CG Reward
Check out our consignments at...
Greg Goudy Stoughton, SKCell (306) 457-7730
View catalogs online at:www.bouchardlivestock.comwww.transconlivestock.com
JVB 5Z Mar Mac Rosco 22X x LFE BISS Black Advance
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Jackson Appointed to RDC BoardAutumnJackson,ofHighBluffStockFarm,Inglis,MBwasrecentlyappointedtotheRedDeerCollegeBoardofGovernors,RedDeer,AB.PriortoattendingRedDeerCollege,AutumnreceivedherAgriBusi-nessDiplomafromLakelandCollegewheresheservedasAcademicVice-Presi-dentoftheirStudentAssociation.AutumnbringshercommitmenttovolunteerismandstrongworkethictoRDC.LastyearsheservedontheStudentsAssocia-tionCouncil,AcademicCouncilandEventsCommit-tee.SheiscurrentlypursuingherBachelorofScienceinNursingatRDC.(Red Deer College release)
Keystone Konnection SaleDecember 4, 2012 Keystone Center, Brandon, MB
1000-Hill Red Maria 20Y
S: Wheatland Red Hummer DS: TH Red OmenBred RC Club King
1000-Hill Liberty 364Y
S: PRL Tiller DS: TNT SurvivorBred RC Club King
Kendall & Amanda BuhlerBox 43 Ebenezer, SK S0A 0T0
H: (306) 783-8846 C: (306) 621-1531
Chore girl Brooke Collins helps Mom & Dad out at Oakview Simmentals, Darlingford, MB.(submitted by Danna Collins)
Deadline for
December issue of
Simmental Focus: November 10
Shades of the Prairies SaleDecember 10, 2012
Brandon, MB
Simmsational- Mini Production December 6, 2012
Moose Jaw, SK
JVB 63Y Red Hummer x TH Black EditionJVB 49Y LFE Black Lakota x CG Reward
JVB 62Y LFE Black Lakota x FHRS Mr Night MovesJVB 75Z LFE Black Lakota x Dynamite Black
JVB 71Y Red Hummer x CG Reward
Check out our consignments at...
Greg Goudy Stoughton, SKCell (306) 457-7730
View catalogs online at:www.bouchardlivestock.comwww.transconlivestock.com
JVB 5Z Mar Mac Rosco 22X x LFE BISS Black Advance
10-SIMMENTAL FOCUS SIMMENTAL FOCUS-11
Jackson Appointed to RDC BoardAutumnJackson,ofHighBluffStockFarm,Inglis,MBwasrecentlyappointedtotheRedDeerCollegeBoardofGovernors,RedDeer,AB.PriortoattendingRedDeerCollege,AutumnreceivedherAgriBusi-nessDiplomafromLakelandCollegewheresheservedasAcademicVice-Presi-dentoftheirStudentAssociation.AutumnbringshercommitmenttovolunteerismandstrongworkethictoRDC.LastyearsheservedontheStudentsAssocia-tionCouncil,AcademicCouncilandEventsCommit-tee.SheiscurrentlypursuingherBachelorofScienceinNursingatRDC.(Red Deer College release)
Keystone Konnection SaleDecember 4, 2012 Keystone Center, Brandon, MB
1000-Hill Red Maria 20Y
S: Wheatland Red Hummer DS: TH Red OmenBred RC Club King
1000-Hill Liberty 364Y
S: PRL Tiller DS: TNT SurvivorBred RC Club King
Kendall & Amanda BuhlerBox 43 Ebenezer, SK S0A 0T0
H: (306) 783-8846 C: (306) 621-1531
Chore girl Brooke Collins helps Mom & Dad out at Oakview Simmentals, Darlingford, MB.(submitted by Danna Collins)
Deadline for
December issue of
Simmental Focus: November 10
12-SIMMENTAL FOCUS SIMMENTAL FOCUS-13SIMMENTAL FOCUS-13
“Functional Cattle-
Great Performance”
Ed & Lynne Anderson Boissevain, MBPH 204-534-6096 Cell 204-534-7533
“Polled Horned Fullblood Fleckvieh Genetics at Their Best”
34TH ANNUALKEYSTONE KONNECTION SALE DEC.4/12
Bolt 3Z Horned Full FleckS: Champs Romano DS: Grinaltas Extraordinaire
Shaftsbury 27Y Polled 7/8 FleckS: Crossroad Tuxedo DS:DFM Marcus
Granite 6Z Polled Full FleckS: Crossroad Tuxedo DS: DFM Marcus
Marriott 7Z Polled Full FleckS: Crossroad Tuxedo DS:CEN Laredo
Redi 11Z Polled Full FleckS: Crossroad Tuxedo DS: CEN Laredo
Dayna 10Z Polled Full FleckS: Champs Romano DS: Exodus
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – OnSeptember22,2012attheWorldSimmentalFleckviehFederation(WSFF)GeneralAssembly,outgoingWSSFPresidentandtheCanadianSimmentalAssociation’s(CSA)CEOofProgrammingandExternalRelations,BruceHolmquist,washonouredwiththeprestigiousWSFFGoldenBookawardinLandshut,Germany. ThismeetingwasalsowhereBrucecompletedtwotermsasWSFFPresidentandisonlythesecondCanadiantohaveservedinthiscapacity. AstrongadvocateoftheSimmentalbreedacrossCanadaandaroundtheworld,BruceisalongtimeSimmentalbreederandsupporteroftheCanadianSimmentalAssociation(CSA).HehasservedasaCSADirector(2000-2006),CSAPresident(2004-2006),WSFFCouncilMember(2002–present)andWSFFPresident(2008–2012). InadditiontoservingtheSimmentalbreed,BrucehascontributedasignificantamountofhistimetoworkingonbehalfofCanadianbeefproducersandisactivelyinvolvedinnumerousboardsandcommitteesacrossthespectrumofthebeefcattleindustry. TheprestigiousWSFFGoldenBookawardisgiventoindividualswhohavecontributedtotheexpansionandgrowthoftheSimmentalbreed,andareleadersinthedevelopmentofinternationaltrade.RecipientsaretraditionallynominatedbytheirnationalassociationsandrecognizedfortheircontributiontotheglobalSimmentalindustry. Inthisinstance,BrucewaspresentedtheawardbytheWSFFCouncilforhiscontributionsinexpandingthepresenceoftheSimmentalbreedinternationally. “OnbehalfoftheWorldSimmentalFleckviehFederation,IamprivilegedtopresentBrucewiththiswell-deservedGoldenBookaward,”statedJosefKucera,incomingWSFFPresident. “WewouldliketoacknowledgeandthankBruceforhisyearsofdedicationandcommitmenttotheSimmentalbreedaroundtheworldandIlookforwardtocontinuingtoworkwithhiminthefuture.”(Canadian Simmental Association release)
Holmquist Honoured with Golden Book Award
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“Functional Cattle-
Great Performance”
Ed & Lynne Anderson Boissevain, MBPH 204-534-6096 Cell 204-534-7533
“Polled Horned Fullblood Fleckvieh Genetics at Their Best”
34TH ANNUALKEYSTONE KONNECTION SALE DEC.4/12
Bolt 3Z Horned Full FleckS: Champs Romano DS: Grinaltas Extraordinaire
Shaftsbury 27Y Polled 7/8 FleckS: Crossroad Tuxedo DS:DFM Marcus
Granite 6Z Polled Full FleckS: Crossroad Tuxedo DS: DFM Marcus
Marriott 7Z Polled Full FleckS: Crossroad Tuxedo DS:CEN Laredo
Redi 11Z Polled Full FleckS: Crossroad Tuxedo DS: CEN Laredo
Dayna 10Z Polled Full FleckS: Champs Romano DS: Exodus
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – OnSeptember22,2012attheWorldSimmentalFleckviehFederation(WSFF)GeneralAssembly,outgoingWSSFPresidentandtheCanadianSimmentalAssociation’s(CSA)CEOofProgrammingandExternalRelations,BruceHolmquist,washonouredwiththeprestigiousWSFFGoldenBookawardinLandshut,Germany. ThismeetingwasalsowhereBrucecompletedtwotermsasWSFFPresidentandisonlythesecondCanadiantohaveservedinthiscapacity. AstrongadvocateoftheSimmentalbreedacrossCanadaandaroundtheworld,BruceisalongtimeSimmentalbreederandsupporteroftheCanadianSimmentalAssociation(CSA).HehasservedasaCSADirector(2000-2006),CSAPresident(2004-2006),WSFFCouncilMember(2002–present)andWSFFPresident(2008–2012). InadditiontoservingtheSimmentalbreed,BrucehascontributedasignificantamountofhistimetoworkingonbehalfofCanadianbeefproducersandisactivelyinvolvedinnumerousboardsandcommitteesacrossthespectrumofthebeefcattleindustry. TheprestigiousWSFFGoldenBookawardisgiventoindividualswhohavecontributedtotheexpansionandgrowthoftheSimmentalbreed,andareleadersinthedevelopmentofinternationaltrade.RecipientsaretraditionallynominatedbytheirnationalassociationsandrecognizedfortheircontributiontotheglobalSimmentalindustry. Inthisinstance,BrucewaspresentedtheawardbytheWSFFCouncilforhiscontributionsinexpandingthepresenceoftheSimmentalbreedinternationally. “OnbehalfoftheWorldSimmentalFleckviehFederation,IamprivilegedtopresentBrucewiththiswell-deservedGoldenBookaward,”statedJosefKucera,incomingWSFFPresident. “WewouldliketoacknowledgeandthankBruceforhisyearsofdedicationandcommitmenttotheSimmentalbreedaroundtheworldandIlookforwardtocontinuingtoworkwithhiminthefuture.”(Canadian Simmental Association release)
Holmquist Honoured with Golden Book Award
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Wade, Heather Colten, Cooper &
Casie Brokenshire Estevan, SK
PH 306-634-5535Cell 306-421-7967Cell 306-421-9891
TCCO Black Bella 201ZWheatland Predator 922W x PTO
TCCO Black Stella 211ZWheatland Predator 922W x PTO
TCCO Hot Kitten 294ZWheatland Predator 922W x PTO
October7,2012Markdale,ON
Averages:Bredheifers-$3201Openheifers-$3342Bulls-$10,810BredCows-$2607.50
CattleSold:$258,350Semenandembryos-$25,225
TotalSales:$283,575
HIGH SELLERS Lot5-CO301Y,soldtoAgroZuritafor$31,000.Lot2-CO803YsoldtoCircle3for$14,000.Lot7-CO802Y,soldtoJaquarete/Zuritafor$12,000.Lot97-SMBD16Y,soldtoFermeSibellefor$8100.Lot33-AP1X,soldtoJaquareteSimmfor$7200.
Bar 5 Extravaganza VII Fall Production Sale
2012-2013 Canadian Simmental Association Board of Directors: (back row l-r) Kelly Ash-worth, Oungre, SK; Randy Mader, Carstairs, AB, second vice-president; Wes Mack, Es-tevan, SK; John Sullivan, Kazabazua, QC. (Front row l-r) Kara Enright, Tweed, ON; Ron Nolan, Markdale, ON, President; Deanne Young, Breton, AB; Lacey Fisher, Amherst, NS. Missing from photo-Fraser Redpath, Mather, MB, first vice-president. (CSA photo)
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Wade, Heather Colten, Cooper &
Casie Brokenshire Estevan, SK
PH 306-634-5535Cell 306-421-7967Cell 306-421-9891
TCCO Black Bella 201ZWheatland Predator 922W x PTO
TCCO Black Stella 211ZWheatland Predator 922W x PTO
TCCO Hot Kitten 294ZWheatland Predator 922W x PTO
October7,2012Markdale,ON
Averages:Bredheifers-$3201Openheifers-$3342Bulls-$10,810BredCows-$2607.50
CattleSold:$258,350Semenandembryos-$25,225
TotalSales:$283,575
HIGH SELLERS Lot5-CO301Y,soldtoAgroZuritafor$31,000.Lot2-CO803YsoldtoCircle3for$14,000.Lot7-CO802Y,soldtoJaquarete/Zuritafor$12,000.Lot97-SMBD16Y,soldtoFermeSibellefor$8100.Lot33-AP1X,soldtoJaquareteSimmfor$7200.
Bar 5 Extravaganza VII Fall Production Sale
2012-2013 Canadian Simmental Association Board of Directors: (back row l-r) Kelly Ash-worth, Oungre, SK; Randy Mader, Carstairs, AB, second vice-president; Wes Mack, Es-tevan, SK; John Sullivan, Kazabazua, QC. (Front row l-r) Kara Enright, Tweed, ON; Ron Nolan, Markdale, ON, President; Deanne Young, Breton, AB; Lacey Fisher, Amherst, NS. Missing from photo-Fraser Redpath, Mather, MB, first vice-president. (CSA photo)
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Selling at Shades of the Prairies Sale December 10, 2012
Boynecrest Blissful 91Z Boynecrest Miss Lulu 29Ybred to Prime
www.boynecreststockfarm.com
**First AnnualSkyridge/Boynecrest Bull & Female Sale
March 16, 2013 Rathwell, MB***Check us out at the Pembina Triangle
Sale November 10Cypress River
McIntosh Prime 4Y
Kelly & Elaine Ferris & FamilyBox 4, Stephenfield, MB R0G 2R0204-828-3483 cell 204-745-7168Email: [email protected]
Boynecrest Fiesta 83Ybred to Prime
*All females are sired by Red Bull - predictability!*Bred to Prime-our new outcross calving ease sire
The42ndAnnualGeneralMeetingoftheSaskatchewanSimmentalAssociationwasheldonAug.2,2012inPrinceAlbert,Sk.inconjunctionwiththeSYCSATigerLilyClassic.Thankyoutoallwhoattendedthemeetingandcameouttowatchtheshow.The3availabledirectorpositionswerefilledbynewdirectorLyleForden,RaymoreSKandreturningdi-rectorsGarryBoon,LuckyLake,SKandRyanLun-dberg,Eastend,SK.ThankyoutoColbyWolkowski,Canora,SKasheretiresfromtheboard,forhishardworkanddedicationtotheboard.President-DaveErixon,VicePresident-BlairMcIntosh2012BullPromoWinner-Craig&SarahDaymanCongratulationstoCraig&SarahDaymanofCorn-ing,SK,winnerofthe2012BullPromo.Theypur-chasedabullfromTessierSimmentalsofGladmar,SK.TheDaymanswillreceivea$2000SaleCredit,sponsoredbytheSask.SimmentalAssociation,tobeusedtopurchaseabullorfemaleatpublicauctionorbyprivatetreatyfromacurrentSSAmember.
Saskatchewan Simmental Association 42nd Annual General Meeting Get the BEST shot with
PIX BY BJ
Advertising & Sale Catalog Photography
John (BJ) Best
RR#1 Box 100 Carman, MB R0G 0J0Ph 204-745-3255 cell 204-750-4270
email: [email protected]
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Saturday, December 8 at the Ranch*75 Fullblood, Purebred, Red & Black Simmental Bred Heifers
*Registered Red Angus Bred Heifers*30 Commercial Simmental/Red Angus Breds
*Complete dispersal of our spring calving cows--90 highly productive Simmental, Red Angus &
Commercial cows in the prime of their life.PLUS
Young Cows Proven Donor Prospects
Commercial Cattlemen & Serious Seedstock Producers~DON’T MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY~
Never before have we offered this QUALITY & QUANTITY!!
*Please call today for a catalogue
Advance bred Black Edition Red Force bred Hoosier
MRL Ringo bred Sargent Ranch Hand bred 61X
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Selling at Shades of the Prairies Sale December 10, 2012
Boynecrest Blissful 91Z Boynecrest Miss Lulu 29Ybred to Prime
www.boynecreststockfarm.com
**First AnnualSkyridge/Boynecrest Bull & Female Sale
March 16, 2013 Rathwell, MB***Check us out at the Pembina Triangle
Sale November 10Cypress River
McIntosh Prime 4Y
Kelly & Elaine Ferris & FamilyBox 4, Stephenfield, MB R0G 2R0204-828-3483 cell 204-745-7168Email: [email protected]
Boynecrest Fiesta 83Ybred to Prime
*All females are sired by Red Bull - predictability!*Bred to Prime-our new outcross calving ease sire
The42ndAnnualGeneralMeetingoftheSaskatchewanSimmentalAssociationwasheldonAug.2,2012inPrinceAlbert,Sk.inconjunctionwiththeSYCSATigerLilyClassic.Thankyoutoallwhoattendedthemeetingandcameouttowatchtheshow.The3availabledirectorpositionswerefilledbynewdirectorLyleForden,RaymoreSKandreturningdi-rectorsGarryBoon,LuckyLake,SKandRyanLun-dberg,Eastend,SK.ThankyoutoColbyWolkowski,Canora,SKasheretiresfromtheboard,forhishardworkanddedicationtotheboard.President-DaveErixon,VicePresident-BlairMcIntosh2012BullPromoWinner-Craig&SarahDaymanCongratulationstoCraig&SarahDaymanofCorn-ing,SK,winnerofthe2012BullPromo.Theypur-chasedabullfromTessierSimmentalsofGladmar,SK.TheDaymanswillreceivea$2000SaleCredit,sponsoredbytheSask.SimmentalAssociation,tobeusedtopurchaseabullorfemaleatpublicauctionorbyprivatetreatyfromacurrentSSAmember.
Saskatchewan Simmental Association 42nd Annual General Meeting Get the BEST shot with
PIX BY BJ
Advertising & Sale Catalog Photography
John (BJ) Best
RR#1 Box 100 Carman, MB R0G 0J0Ph 204-745-3255 cell 204-750-4270
email: [email protected]
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Saturday, December 8 at the Ranch*75 Fullblood, Purebred, Red & Black Simmental Bred Heifers
*Registered Red Angus Bred Heifers*30 Commercial Simmental/Red Angus Breds
*Complete dispersal of our spring calving cows--90 highly productive Simmental, Red Angus &
Commercial cows in the prime of their life.PLUS
Young Cows Proven Donor Prospects
Commercial Cattlemen & Serious Seedstock Producers~DON’T MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY~
Never before have we offered this QUALITY & QUANTITY!!
*Please call today for a catalogue
Advance bred Black Edition Red Force bred Hoosier
MRL Ringo bred Sargent Ranch Hand bred 61X
Thank you to our 2012 bull buyers:
Cattle Country Sale:LaBatte Simmentals
East Poplar Simmentals-2David Shaw
David Geertsma
Private Treaty:Paul Didkowski
Cam MasonTom Kay
Lane DobsonTanner DobsonRon Sylvester
Gord & Boyd MullinCrockett x Dynamite Black
SRH 46Z
Hard Rock x In Dew Time
SRH 9Z
Box 103 Snowflake, MB R0G 2K0Ph: 204-876-4658 Cell: 204-242-4359
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Thank you to our 2012 bull buyers:
Cattle Country Sale:LaBatte Simmentals
East Poplar Simmentals-2David Shaw
David Geertsma
Private Treaty:Paul Didkowski
Cam MasonTom Kay
Lane DobsonTanner DobsonRon Sylvester
Gord & Boyd MullinCrockett x Dynamite Black
SRH 46Z
Hard Rock x In Dew Time
SRH 9Z
Box 103 Snowflake, MB R0G 2K0Ph: 204-876-4658 Cell: 204-242-4359
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S: Downey 505W “Murray”Homo Polled
D: RKTS Dana 21SDynamite Black daughter
Downey Miss Emily 242Z
Downey Miss Odin 223ZS: OLF Odin U5 D: Jonesy Ms Blackout 25X
Allan & Jacquie, Ryan, Kyle, Beverley-JeanCoulter, MB
Ph 204-649-2260Cell 204-522-0838
Mark your calendar for the “Cattlemens Classic” Bull Sale March 24/13 in Virden, MBBulls sired by Predator, Murray, Odin, Stubby & more!
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Rapid City, MB Robert Sharpe Lesley Hedley204-826-2519 [email protected] 204-826-2765 cell 204-573-1939
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S: Downey 505W “Murray”Homo Polled
D: RKTS Dana 21SDynamite Black daughter
Downey Miss Emily 242Z
Downey Miss Odin 223ZS: OLF Odin U5 D: Jonesy Ms Blackout 25X
Allan & Jacquie, Ryan, Kyle, Beverley-JeanCoulter, MB
Ph 204-649-2260Cell 204-522-0838
Mark your calendar for the “Cattlemens Classic” Bull Sale March 24/13 in Virden, MBBulls sired by Predator, Murray, Odin, Stubby & more!
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Rapid City, MB Robert Sharpe Lesley Hedley204-826-2519 [email protected] 204-826-2765 cell 204-573-1939
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Keystone Konnection ConsignmentsTuesday, December 4, 2012 Keystone Center, Brandon, MB
PWK 34Z PWK 51Z PWK 94Y PWK 125YWheatland Bull 15X x
R Plus Titan
Open Polled PB
Champs Bravo x Gidsco Appollo
Open Polled Fullblood
Voyager x R plus Titan Bred Wheatland Bull 15X
Polled PB Polled PB
Muirhead’s Kosmo x Nugget Bred AI First Dream
Also: Red polled PB - Sunnyvalley Wise Guy x Dream On, bred AI Winchester and Black polled PB - Muirhead’s Kosmo x First Dream, bred Wheatland Bull 15X
Workman Farms 9th Annual Female Sale December 1, 2012 Killarney Auction Mart @ 1:00pm
With guest consignors: McRuer Stock Farms Perkin Land & Cattle Co. Oakview Simmentals
Approx. 125 bred females Many with breeding dates and AI’d
Pat 204-776-2386 or 204-534-8530 Greg 204-776-2164 or 204-724-0564
DOWN THE TRAIL (cont’d)January 26LazySBull&CowPowerSale,Mayerthorpe,ABJanuary 26M.C.Quantock“Canada’sBullSale”,Lloydminster,ABFebruary 2Hill70QuantockBullSale,Lloydminster,ABFebruary 5CrossroadFarmsBullSale,ShellLake,SKFebruary 9M&JFarmsOnFarmBullSale,Russell,MBFebruary 11RendezvousFarmsBull&FemaleSale,SteRoseduLac,MBFebruary 16DoubleBarDFarmsBestofBothWorldsSale,Grenfell,SKFebruary 18KoppFarmsBull&FemaleSale,Amaranth,MBFebruary 27ErixonSimmentalsBull&FemaleSale,Saskatoon,SKMarch 1LaBatteSimmentalsBull&FemaleSale,MooseJaw,SKMarch 2McMillenRanchingBull&FemaleSale,Carievale,SKMarch 3RPlusSimmentalsBullSale,Estevan.SKMarch 4Ashworth/TessierBullSale,Oungre,SK
March 5BullSpectrumSale,Innisfail,ABMarch 6MarMacFarms&GuestsBullSale,Brandon,MBMarch 7InPursuitofPerfectionBullSale,Moosomin,SKMarch 8McCormackFamilyRanchGeneticDestinationBullSaleGrenfell,SKMarch 10RebelsoftheWestBullSale,Virden,MBMarch 11GeneticSourceBullSale,Brandon,MBMarch 12PrairiePartnersBullSale,Killarney,MBMarch 13PremiumBeefBullSale,Neepawa,MBMarch 15Pheasantdale/Highway5BullSale,Yorkton,SKMarch 15FamilyTraditionBullSale,Dropmore,MBMarch 16Boynecrest/SkyRidgeBullSale,Rathwell,MBMarch 20AdvantageBullSale,Saskatoon,SKMarch 24CattlemensClassicBullSale,Virden,MBMarch 26WLBLivestockBullSale,Douglas,MB(cont’d on page 37)
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Keystone Konnection ConsignmentsTuesday, December 4, 2012 Keystone Center, Brandon, MB
PWK 34Z PWK 51Z PWK 94Y PWK 125YWheatland Bull 15X x
R Plus Titan
Open Polled PB
Champs Bravo x Gidsco Appollo
Open Polled Fullblood
Voyager x R plus Titan Bred Wheatland Bull 15X
Polled PB Polled PB
Muirhead’s Kosmo x Nugget Bred AI First Dream
Also: Red polled PB - Sunnyvalley Wise Guy x Dream On, bred AI Winchester and Black polled PB - Muirhead’s Kosmo x First Dream, bred Wheatland Bull 15X
Workman Farms 9th Annual Female Sale December 1, 2012 Killarney Auction Mart @ 1:00pm
With guest consignors: McRuer Stock Farms Perkin Land & Cattle Co. Oakview Simmentals
Approx. 125 bred females Many with breeding dates and AI’d
Pat 204-776-2386 or 204-534-8530 Greg 204-776-2164 or 204-724-0564
DOWN THE TRAIL (cont’d)January 26LazySBull&CowPowerSale,Mayerthorpe,ABJanuary 26M.C.Quantock“Canada’sBullSale”,Lloydminster,ABFebruary 2Hill70QuantockBullSale,Lloydminster,ABFebruary 5CrossroadFarmsBullSale,ShellLake,SKFebruary 9M&JFarmsOnFarmBullSale,Russell,MBFebruary 11RendezvousFarmsBull&FemaleSale,SteRoseduLac,MBFebruary 16DoubleBarDFarmsBestofBothWorldsSale,Grenfell,SKFebruary 18KoppFarmsBull&FemaleSale,Amaranth,MBFebruary 27ErixonSimmentalsBull&FemaleSale,Saskatoon,SKMarch 1LaBatteSimmentalsBull&FemaleSale,MooseJaw,SKMarch 2McMillenRanchingBull&FemaleSale,Carievale,SKMarch 3RPlusSimmentalsBullSale,Estevan.SKMarch 4Ashworth/TessierBullSale,Oungre,SK
March 5BullSpectrumSale,Innisfail,ABMarch 6MarMacFarms&GuestsBullSale,Brandon,MBMarch 7InPursuitofPerfectionBullSale,Moosomin,SKMarch 8McCormackFamilyRanchGeneticDestinationBullSaleGrenfell,SKMarch 10RebelsoftheWestBullSale,Virden,MBMarch 11GeneticSourceBullSale,Brandon,MBMarch 12PrairiePartnersBullSale,Killarney,MBMarch 13PremiumBeefBullSale,Neepawa,MBMarch 15Pheasantdale/Highway5BullSale,Yorkton,SKMarch 15FamilyTraditionBullSale,Dropmore,MBMarch 16Boynecrest/SkyRidgeBullSale,Rathwell,MBMarch 20AdvantageBullSale,Saskatoon,SKMarch 24CattlemensClassicBullSale,Virden,MBMarch 26WLBLivestockBullSale,Douglas,MB(cont’d on page 37)
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15th Annual Bred Heifer Sale December 14, 20121:00 PM Virden, MB
200 head of Simmental & Simm/Angus cross Bred HeifersConsignments will include some young bred cows
Brian McCarthy & FamilyBox 467, Moosomin, SK S0G 3N0
PH 306-435-3590 Cell 306-435-7527email: [email protected]
www.springcreeksimmentals.com
CONSIGNORS:Spring Creek Simmentals * 306-435-3590
Mebs Ranch * 306-696-2956CAB Ranch * 306-735-2843
Glenmill Farms * 204-532-2326Grant Bradley * 306-745-2068
BlackSand Cattle Co. * 204-761-5991Calico Cattle Co. * 306-735-2749
Sun Rise Simmentals * 306-534-4700
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Vernon, Denise, Riley & Cody-Ray LaFrentzBox 118, Bienfait, SK S0C 0M0
PH 306-634-7765 Cell 306-421-2297email: [email protected]
www.wheatlandcattle.com
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15th Annual Bred Heifer Sale December 14, 20121:00 PM Virden, MB
200 head of Simmental & Simm/Angus cross Bred HeifersConsignments will include some young bred cows
Brian McCarthy & FamilyBox 467, Moosomin, SK S0G 3N0
PH 306-435-3590 Cell 306-435-7527email: [email protected]
www.springcreeksimmentals.com
CONSIGNORS:Spring Creek Simmentals * 306-435-3590
Mebs Ranch * 306-696-2956CAB Ranch * 306-735-2843
Glenmill Farms * 204-532-2326Grant Bradley * 306-745-2068
BlackSand Cattle Co. * 204-761-5991Calico Cattle Co. * 306-735-2749
Sun Rise Simmentals * 306-534-4700
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Vernon, Denise, Riley & Cody-Ray LaFrentzBox 118, Bienfait, SK S0C 0M0
PH 306-634-7765 Cell 306-421-2297email: [email protected]
www.wheatlandcattle.com
GCW 754Y Bred Hoosier
HoedownGCW 710Y Bred Red Force
Shades
GCW 773Y Bred Hoosier
Hoedown
Hoedown
GCW 748Y Bred WFL 23X
Shades
GCW 750Y Bred Casino
Hoedown
GCW 771Y Bred Red ForceHoedown
GCW 739Y Bred Red Force
Hoedown
GCW 707Y Bred Red Force
Glenn & Candy WeeksLaRiviere, MB
(204) 876-4516 or [email protected]
View catalogs online:www.bouchardlivestock.comwww.transconlivestock.com
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Announcing the Launch of BeefResearch.caCalgary,AB-TheBeefCattleResearchCouncil(BCRC)ispleasedtoannouncethelaunchofBeefResearch.ca.Thisnewwebsiteisadynamic,centralresourceforCanadianbeefresearchnewsandinformation.Cow-calfproducers,feedlots,veterinarians,meatpackers,researchersandotherindustrystakeholderscanvisitBeefResearch.catostayinformedofthelatestinnovationsandaccesstheinformationneededtomakeinformeddecisions.
BeefResearch.cafeaturesinformationontheindustry’sresearchprioritiesandobjectives,backgroundinformationonresearchtopics,andtechnicalfactsheetsonprojectresults.ThesitealsoincludestheBCRCBlog,wherereaderswillfindthelatestresearchfindings,learnhowresearchconnectstocurrentevents,andbenefitfromcommentaryandinformationfromresearchersandotherindustryexperts.Readerscansubscribetotheblogforemailupdatesandjointheconversationbypostingcommentsonblogarticles.
“BeefResearch.caisneededtoimproveextensioninthebeefindustry.Bycreatingacentral,nationalresource,gettingresearchinformationouttoproducersandtherestoftheindustrywillbemoreefficientandeffective.Thewebsitealsodemonstratesandpromotesthevalueofbeefresearchandinnovation,”saidMattBowman,ChairoftheBCRCandaproducerfromThornloe,Ontario.
BeefResearch.caisakeytoolinBCRC’slong-termstrategytoimprovetechnologytransferandknowledgedisseminationwithintheCanadianbeefcattleindustry.Thestrategy’smandateistoenableindustryuptakeofresearch-supportedinnovationsbysupportinganddeliveringarangeofbestpracticetechnologytransfermechanisms.TheinitiativeispartofAgricultureandAgri-FoodCanada’sBeefCattleIndustryScienceCluster.
BeefResearch.cawillcontinuetodevelopasacomprehensiveresourceforbeefresearchinformation.TheBCRCisfocusedondevelopingtargeteddecisiontoolsandotherresourcesforproducersinterestedinmodifyingtheirproductionpractices,andforresearchersandotherextensiongroupstosupporttheirtechnologytransferandknowledgedisseminationefforts.Currently,thewebsitefeaturesresearchprojectresultsfromstudiesthatwerefundedbytheBCRC.Intime,factsheetsonanyprojectrelatedtobeeforbeefcattlewillbeposted,regardlessofthefunder.
“Weencouragepeopletosharetheirfeedbackwithusandcommentontheblogarticlessothatweknowwhatkindsofinformationpeoplearelookingfor,”saidBowman.“Astimegoesonandthewebsiteevolves,we’llbeabletodeliverthetypesofinformationpeoplewantintheformattheywantitsotheyhavetheknowledgetodowhat’sbestfortheiroperation.”
TheBCRCisCanada’sindustry-ledfundingagencyforbeefresearch.TheBCRCisfundedthroughaportionoftheproducer-paidnationallevyaswellasgovernmentfunding,andisledbyacommitteeofbeefproducersfromacrossthecountry.TheBCRC’smandateistodetermineresearchanddevelopmentprioritiesfortheCanadianbeefcattleindustryandtoadministernationalcheck-offfundsallocatedtoresearch.ItoperatesasadivisionoftheCanadianCattlemen’sAssociation.For further information, contact:TracySakatchBeefExtensionCoordinatorBeefCattleResearchCouncil403-275-8558x410|[email protected]
GCW 754Y Bred Hoosier
HoedownGCW 710Y Bred Red Force
Shades
GCW 773Y Bred Hoosier
Hoedown
Hoedown
GCW 748Y Bred WFL 23X
Shades
GCW 750Y Bred Casino
Hoedown
GCW 771Y Bred Red ForceHoedown
GCW 739Y Bred Red Force
Hoedown
GCW 707Y Bred Red Force
Glenn & Candy WeeksLaRiviere, MB
(204) 876-4516 or [email protected]
View catalogs online:www.bouchardlivestock.comwww.transconlivestock.com
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Announcing the Launch of BeefResearch.caCalgary,AB-TheBeefCattleResearchCouncil(BCRC)ispleasedtoannouncethelaunchofBeefResearch.ca.Thisnewwebsiteisadynamic,centralresourceforCanadianbeefresearchnewsandinformation.Cow-calfproducers,feedlots,veterinarians,meatpackers,researchersandotherindustrystakeholderscanvisitBeefResearch.catostayinformedofthelatestinnovationsandaccesstheinformationneededtomakeinformeddecisions.
BeefResearch.cafeaturesinformationontheindustry’sresearchprioritiesandobjectives,backgroundinformationonresearchtopics,andtechnicalfactsheetsonprojectresults.ThesitealsoincludestheBCRCBlog,wherereaderswillfindthelatestresearchfindings,learnhowresearchconnectstocurrentevents,andbenefitfromcommentaryandinformationfromresearchersandotherindustryexperts.Readerscansubscribetotheblogforemailupdatesandjointheconversationbypostingcommentsonblogarticles.
“BeefResearch.caisneededtoimproveextensioninthebeefindustry.Bycreatingacentral,nationalresource,gettingresearchinformationouttoproducersandtherestoftheindustrywillbemoreefficientandeffective.Thewebsitealsodemonstratesandpromotesthevalueofbeefresearchandinnovation,”saidMattBowman,ChairoftheBCRCandaproducerfromThornloe,Ontario.
BeefResearch.caisakeytoolinBCRC’slong-termstrategytoimprovetechnologytransferandknowledgedisseminationwithintheCanadianbeefcattleindustry.Thestrategy’smandateistoenableindustryuptakeofresearch-supportedinnovationsbysupportinganddeliveringarangeofbestpracticetechnologytransfermechanisms.TheinitiativeispartofAgricultureandAgri-FoodCanada’sBeefCattleIndustryScienceCluster.
BeefResearch.cawillcontinuetodevelopasacomprehensiveresourceforbeefresearchinformation.TheBCRCisfocusedondevelopingtargeteddecisiontoolsandotherresourcesforproducersinterestedinmodifyingtheirproductionpractices,andforresearchersandotherextensiongroupstosupporttheirtechnologytransferandknowledgedisseminationefforts.Currently,thewebsitefeaturesresearchprojectresultsfromstudiesthatwerefundedbytheBCRC.Intime,factsheetsonanyprojectrelatedtobeeforbeefcattlewillbeposted,regardlessofthefunder.
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TheBCRCisCanada’sindustry-ledfundingagencyforbeefresearch.TheBCRCisfundedthroughaportionoftheproducer-paidnationallevyaswellasgovernmentfunding,andisledbyacommitteeofbeefproducersfromacrossthecountry.TheBCRC’smandateistodetermineresearchanddevelopmentprioritiesfortheCanadianbeefcattleindustryandtoadministernationalcheck-offfundsallocatedtoresearch.ItoperatesasadivisionoftheCanadianCattlemen’sAssociation.For further information, contact:TracySakatchBeefExtensionCoordinatorBeefCattleResearchCouncil403-275-8558x410|[email protected]
Barry & Glenda Chescu Inglis, MBPh: 204-564-2509 or Cell 204-937-7180
We’reback...andheadingtothe
HarvestHoedownSaleNovember26,2012BeautifulPlainsAgComplex
Neepawa,MB
These heifers can hardly wait to go to the sale!! See you there!
We have a selection of Black, Red & Fullbloods bred to outstanding AI sires. Call for more information.
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Barry & Glenda Chescu Inglis, MBPh: 204-564-2509 or Cell 204-937-7180
We’reback...andheadingtothe
HarvestHoedownSaleNovember26,2012BeautifulPlainsAgComplex
Neepawa,MB
These heifers can hardly wait to go to the sale!! See you there!
We have a selection of Black, Red & Fullbloods bred to outstanding AI sires. Call for more information.
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2012 keystone Konnection SALE
2012 shades of the prairie SALE
TUESDAY
DECEMBER 4
MONDAY
DECEMBER 10
See their videos at
www.wlblivestock.com
WLB
LivestockConsigning 8 heifers to Harvest Hoedown SaleNovember 26, 2012 Neepawa, MB
NAC 54YSAS T101 Sweet Meat x NAC 54W
NAC 22YSpringcreek Rashad 12W x NAC 30U
Also consigning to the Keystone Konnection Sale December 4 in Brandon
NAC 38Z3D Trustin 47T x NAC Roma 23R
NAC 22ZSpringcreek Rashad 12W x NAC 30U
Joan Carson will be having a Mini Dispersal at Harvest Hoedown this year- A sample of what’s coming:
There will be packages of bred heifers and cows available by private treaty. Please call if you have any questions, or stop by the farm.
Neil & Denise 204-859-2816 email: [email protected], MB
NCK 55M NCK 44W
30-SIMMENTAL FOCUS SIMMENTAL FOCUS-31
2012 keystone Konnection SALE
2012 shades of the prairie SALE
TUESDAY
DECEMBER 4
MONDAY
DECEMBER 10
See their videos at
www.wlblivestock.com
WLB
LivestockConsigning 8 heifers to Harvest Hoedown SaleNovember 26, 2012 Neepawa, MB
NAC 54YSAS T101 Sweet Meat x NAC 54W
NAC 22YSpringcreek Rashad 12W x NAC 30U
Also consigning to the Keystone Konnection Sale December 4 in Brandon
NAC 38Z3D Trustin 47T x NAC Roma 23R
NAC 22ZSpringcreek Rashad 12W x NAC 30U
Joan Carson will be having a Mini Dispersal at Harvest Hoedown this year- A sample of what’s coming:
There will be packages of bred heifers and cows available by private treaty. Please call if you have any questions, or stop by the farm.
Neil & Denise 204-859-2816 email: [email protected], MB
NCK 55M NCK 44W
30-SIMMENTAL FOCUS SIMMENTAL FOCUS-31
Cam & Myrna & FamilyDecker, MB
PH 204-764-2604Cell 204-365-6092
12 Bred Heifers Selected for the 18th AnnualHarvest Hoedown Sale
Monday, November 26, 2012Neepawa Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB
SBSF Ms Accelerator 4Y Polled PBIPU Accelerator 53U x Lchmn Bodybuilder
A.I.’d to Winchester HR on April 12
SBSF Ms Whistler 55YMFI Whistler x CEN Laredo
Bred to IPU Romano 90X on May 2
SBSF Ms Vegas 65Y Polled FBSBSF Vegas x Big Hills Super HeroBred to KOP Brier 96Y on May 2
SBSF Ms Accelerator 84Y Polled PBIPU Accelerator 53U x Bel Western Union
A.I.’d to RC Club King on April 12
2 Bred Heifers Consigned to the 34th Annualkeystone konnection Sale
Tuesday, December 4, 2012Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB
FullFleck
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Inthiseighthinstallmentofourseriesoftenmarketingtoolsarticles,wewilldealwithbuildingbusinessnetworkswithinthecattleindustry.“Nomatterhowsmartandtalentedyouare,youneedthehelpofotherstoreachyourtruepotential.Solidcon-nectionswiththerightpeoplearejustasimportantasbeinggoodatwhatyoudo. Networkingistheartofbuildingandsustain-ingmutuallybeneficialrelationships,wherethereisaworthwhilereasonforallpartiestoparticipate,”accordingto“TheNetworkingSurvivalGuide”byDianeDarling. Darlingadds,“Networksexisteverywhere:athome,atwork,atplayandinourcommunity.“Ourcontactscanbeintimatelypersonaland/ordigitallyanonymous.Wehavefriends,relations,neighbors,schoolmates.Webelongtochurchgroups,sportsclubs,charities,chambersofcommerce,orjoincom-mittees.Wehavebusinessassociates–oursuppliers,ourexistingcustomers,andourlistofpotentialcus-tomers. Andthenwemayhaveonlinesocialmedianetworks:Email,E-Newsletters,Facebook,Twitter,andLinkedIn,justtonameafew. Isn’tNetworkingjustmore“busywork”?What’stherealpointofcollectinginformationaboutallthesecontacts?Theanswerissimilartothemantraofsuccessfulrealestateselling–“location,location,location”!ButwithNetworks,themantraofsuccess-fulmarketingandpromotionis“referrals,referrals,referrals”. Solicitingtheseallimportantreferralsfromyournetworksrequires“relationshipnurturing”activi-ties.Thismeansbeingintouchwithyourcontacts:past,presentandfuture,onaregularbasis-notjustwhenyouwantsomethingfromthem.Keepintouchbytelephone,email,E-newsletters,mediareleases,bymailinggreetingcardsonimportantoccasions,byforwardinganewsclippingwhichyouthinkmightbeofofinteresttothem. Inotherwords,maketheeffortanddemon-stratethatpersonaltouchtotellyournetworkcontactsthattheyareimportanttoyoubothpersonallyandtoyourbusiness.
Networking Opportunity #1 – Selling to Previous Customers Previouscustomeraretheeasiestandmosteconomicalsourcesofnewsales.It’sestimatedthatacquiringanewcustomercostsyou2-3timestheef-fortandmarketingbudgettomakeanewsalethanitdoestomakearepeatsale(oranadd-onsale)toapre-viouscustomer.Why?Youdon’thavetospendyourhard-earnedtimeandmoneygettingpreviouscus-tomerstofindyouandtrustyouenoughtobuyfromyou.Theyaresomuchmorelikelytobecomerepeatcustomers.Doyoufollowupwithyourcustomerstoseehowtheirmostrecentpurchasefromyouiswork-ingoutforthem?Dothebusinessesyoubuyfromdothat? Supposeyouwanttofollowupwithacalltoacustomerwhoboughtfromyousometimeago?Doyourhomework,soyouareabletotalkintelligentlywiththemabouttheirformerpurchase(s).Don’trelyonyourmemory,bepreciseandtheywillbeSOflatteredthatyourememberindetail.Thiswillmakethemreceptivetoyouofferingthemaproductwhichbuildsontheirinitialpurchase(s).Onceyou’vesoldabullprospecttoacustomer,theymaylaterneedanopenorbredheiferorsemenorembryosfromyou.
Networking Opportunity #2 – Getting Referrals to New Customers Ifyouhaveputsomeeffortintorelationshipnurturingwithyourexistingcustomers,theyshouldbeeagertoprovideyouwithreferralstonewcustom-ers.Word-of-mouthreferralsfromsatisfiedcustomersareabsolutelythemosteffectiveandeconomicalformofadvertising.Youcouldsitbypassivelyandhopeyourexistingcustomerswillspeakwellofyoutotheirnetworkscontacts.Oryoucantakeamoreassertiveapproach,andaskthemoutrightforreferralstobringinnewbusiness.Provideyourexistingcustomerswithasupplyofyourbusinesscardsandletthemknowyouwouldappreciatethempassingonealongiftheyhearofsomeonelookingforwhatyouhaveforsale.Don’tseetheminpersonoften?Mailthemasupplyofyourcardsalongwithapoliterequest.
(cont’d on page 34)
Top Ten No Cost or Low Cost Marketing Tipsfor Your Cattle Operation
by Marnie Somers
32-SIMMENTAL FOCUS
Cam & Myrna & FamilyDecker, MB
PH 204-764-2604Cell 204-365-6092
12 Bred Heifers Selected for the 18th AnnualHarvest Hoedown Sale
Monday, November 26, 2012Neepawa Ag Complex, Neepawa, MB
SBSF Ms Accelerator 4Y Polled PBIPU Accelerator 53U x Lchmn Bodybuilder
A.I.’d to Winchester HR on April 12
SBSF Ms Whistler 55YMFI Whistler x CEN Laredo
Bred to IPU Romano 90X on May 2
SBSF Ms Vegas 65Y Polled FBSBSF Vegas x Big Hills Super HeroBred to KOP Brier 96Y on May 2
SBSF Ms Accelerator 84Y Polled PBIPU Accelerator 53U x Bel Western Union
A.I.’d to RC Club King on April 12
2 Bred Heifers Consigned to the 34th Annualkeystone konnection Sale
Tuesday, December 4, 2012Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB
FullFleck
SIMMENTAL FOCUS-33
Inthiseighthinstallmentofourseriesoftenmarketingtoolsarticles,wewilldealwithbuildingbusinessnetworkswithinthecattleindustry.“Nomatterhowsmartandtalentedyouare,youneedthehelpofotherstoreachyourtruepotential.Solidcon-nectionswiththerightpeoplearejustasimportantasbeinggoodatwhatyoudo. Networkingistheartofbuildingandsustain-ingmutuallybeneficialrelationships,wherethereisaworthwhilereasonforallpartiestoparticipate,”accordingto“TheNetworkingSurvivalGuide”byDianeDarling. Darlingadds,“Networksexisteverywhere:athome,atwork,atplayandinourcommunity.“Ourcontactscanbeintimatelypersonaland/ordigitallyanonymous.Wehavefriends,relations,neighbors,schoolmates.Webelongtochurchgroups,sportsclubs,charities,chambersofcommerce,orjoincom-mittees.Wehavebusinessassociates–oursuppliers,ourexistingcustomers,andourlistofpotentialcus-tomers. Andthenwemayhaveonlinesocialmedianetworks:Email,E-Newsletters,Facebook,Twitter,andLinkedIn,justtonameafew. Isn’tNetworkingjustmore“busywork”?What’stherealpointofcollectinginformationaboutallthesecontacts?Theanswerissimilartothemantraofsuccessfulrealestateselling–“location,location,location”!ButwithNetworks,themantraofsuccess-fulmarketingandpromotionis“referrals,referrals,referrals”. Solicitingtheseallimportantreferralsfromyournetworksrequires“relationshipnurturing”activi-ties.Thismeansbeingintouchwithyourcontacts:past,presentandfuture,onaregularbasis-notjustwhenyouwantsomethingfromthem.Keepintouchbytelephone,email,E-newsletters,mediareleases,bymailinggreetingcardsonimportantoccasions,byforwardinganewsclippingwhichyouthinkmightbeofofinteresttothem. Inotherwords,maketheeffortanddemon-stratethatpersonaltouchtotellyournetworkcontactsthattheyareimportanttoyoubothpersonallyandtoyourbusiness.
Networking Opportunity #1 – Selling to Previous Customers Previouscustomeraretheeasiestandmosteconomicalsourcesofnewsales.It’sestimatedthatacquiringanewcustomercostsyou2-3timestheef-fortandmarketingbudgettomakeanewsalethanitdoestomakearepeatsale(oranadd-onsale)toapre-viouscustomer.Why?Youdon’thavetospendyourhard-earnedtimeandmoneygettingpreviouscus-tomerstofindyouandtrustyouenoughtobuyfromyou.Theyaresomuchmorelikelytobecomerepeatcustomers.Doyoufollowupwithyourcustomerstoseehowtheirmostrecentpurchasefromyouiswork-ingoutforthem?Dothebusinessesyoubuyfromdothat? Supposeyouwanttofollowupwithacalltoacustomerwhoboughtfromyousometimeago?Doyourhomework,soyouareabletotalkintelligentlywiththemabouttheirformerpurchase(s).Don’trelyonyourmemory,bepreciseandtheywillbeSOflatteredthatyourememberindetail.Thiswillmakethemreceptivetoyouofferingthemaproductwhichbuildsontheirinitialpurchase(s).Onceyou’vesoldabullprospecttoacustomer,theymaylaterneedanopenorbredheiferorsemenorembryosfromyou.
Networking Opportunity #2 – Getting Referrals to New Customers Ifyouhaveputsomeeffortintorelationshipnurturingwithyourexistingcustomers,theyshouldbeeagertoprovideyouwithreferralstonewcustom-ers.Word-of-mouthreferralsfromsatisfiedcustomersareabsolutelythemosteffectiveandeconomicalformofadvertising.Youcouldsitbypassivelyandhopeyourexistingcustomerswillspeakwellofyoutotheirnetworkscontacts.Oryoucantakeamoreassertiveapproach,andaskthemoutrightforreferralstobringinnewbusiness.Provideyourexistingcustomerswithasupplyofyourbusinesscardsandletthemknowyouwouldappreciatethempassingonealongiftheyhearofsomeonelookingforwhatyouhaveforsale.Don’tseetheminpersonoften?Mailthemasupplyofyourcardsalongwithapoliterequest.
(cont’d on page 34)
Top Ten No Cost or Low Cost Marketing Tipsfor Your Cattle Operation
by Marnie Somers
32-SIMMENTAL FOCUS
(Top Ten Tips cont’d)Manybusinessesencouragereferralsbyrewardingtheircustomerswithathankyougift,adiscountontheirnextpurchase,andevencashrewardswhentheybringinnewbusiness.Networking Opportunity #3 – Getting Testimonials to attract New Customers Referralsinwritingfromexistingcustomerscanbeusedastestimonialstopromotenewbusi-ness.Bigcompaniesusecelebritytestimonialsallthetimetopromotetheirproductsandservices.Askyourclientsiftheywouldbewillingtoprovideyouwithafewcommentsonyourbusinessrelationship–youcanmakeyourexistingcustomersfeellikecelebritiesjustbyasking.Keepitsimple,askforjustacoupleofsentencesdescribingtheirsatisfactionindoingbusi-nesswithyou,andbesuretohavetheirpermissiontoquotethemonyourwebsiteorinprintadvertisements. Don’tjustkeepyournetworkscontactsstoredinyourhead.Makethetimetocreatealistofyourvariousnetworksandthenpopulatethemwiththenamesofyourcontacts.Youwillprobablyfindthatsomepeopleappearinmorethanoneofyournetworks,puttheminallthatapply.Ifyouhaveacomputer,youcancreateaspreadsheetpageforeachnetworkandstoreyourcontactinformation.YoucanalsostoreyournetworkcontactinformationinyourEmailprogram.Ifyouarecomputerchallenged,youcancreateseparateaddressbooksorbindersforeachnetwork,suchaspersonalandbusiness.Or,youcankeepyournetworkcontactinformationonindexcardsinarecipebox.Butsomehow,keephandyrecordssoyoucaneasilymanagetoreachoutandtouchsome-one.Useyournetworkcontactsstoragemethodtore-cordnotesaboutpreviouspurchases.Thenifaformercustomercalls,pulloutyourindexcardorcomputerrecordtorefreshyourmemoryandstimulatesugges-tionsfornewsales. Earlier,weindicatedthat“Networkingistheartofbuildingandsustainingmutuallybeneficialrelationships,wherethereisaworthwhilereasonforallpartiestoparticipate.”Whyshouldyournetworkshelpyoubuildyourbusiness?Becauseyoumakeitunderstoodthatyouarewillingtoreciprocateinsomemannersuitabletotheirsituation. We’veallseenouranimalsoutinthepasturecontentedlyscratchingeachother’sbacks.Weshouldheednature’ssimpleexampleinmarketingandpro-motingourcattlebusinesses.
Youth Mentorship Program Accepting
Applications for 2013-2014
TheCattlemen’sYoungLeaders(CYL)programisnowacceptingapplicationsforthe2013-14mentorshipprogram.Youngproducersandbeefenthusiastsbetweentheagesof18and35areencouragedtoapplypriortoJanuary25,2013andcandosothroughtheCYLwebsitehttp://www.cattlemensyoungleaders.com/cyl_application_form.html. TheCYLprogramoffersyoungproducershighqualitymentorshipandleadershiptrainingopportunities.ThroughcoordinationwiththeCCA,CYLparticipantsaregiventhechancetoworkone-on-onewithbeefcattleproducersandindustryleadership.Participantscanworkalongsideprofessionalsintheareasofanimalhealth,marketingandpromotion,research,veterinarymedicineandmanyotherfields.ThosewithaninterestinleadershipcanpairupwithaCCAboardmemberinareasincludinginternationaltrade,environment,andadvocacyandpolicydevelopment. CYLparticipantshaveanopportunitytoparticipateininternationaleventsliketheInternationalLivestockCongressandtheFiveNationsBeefAllianceaswellaslocaleventsliketheCYLFallForum,whichtookplaceinCalgary,AB.inOctober. TheCYLFallForumisatwodaynetworkingandlearningopportunityforprogramparticipants.Thisyear’sforumbroughttogetherCYLparticipantsandbeefindustryleadershipfromacrossCanada.The15CYLparticipantsinattendancetookinpresentationsfromtheCCA,CYL,AlbertaLivestockandMeatAgency(ALMA),BeefCattleResearchCouncil(BCRC),CanadianBeefGradingAgency(CBGA),CanadaBeefInc.(CBI)andCanfax,themarketanalysisdivisionoftheCCA. CYLparticipantsalsovisitedtheCargillMeatSolutionsplantinHighRiver,theCargillAnimalNutritionfacilityandtheAgricultureandAgri-FoodCanada(AAFC)ResearchCentreinLethbridge,theKaskoFeedlotandKolkFarmsandAdFarm,anadagencywithafocusonagriculture. ThetouralsowelcomedindustryrepresentativesfromALMA,CattlemenMagazineandAlbertaCattleFeedersAssociation(ACFA). CYLheadsintothe2013seasonwithanewprogramcoordinator,JoleneNoble.JolenerancheswithherfamilynearManning,ABandisagraduatefromtheUniversityofAlbertawithaBachelorofScienceinAgriculturemajoringinRangeandPastureManagement.Aftercompletingherdegree,shetravelledtoAustraliatoexploretheiragricultureindustrywithaspecialemphasisonthebeefindustry.OncebackinAlbertashecontinuedtohelpmanagethebeefherdatherparent’sfarm. TheCCAwelcomesJolenetotheteam.Jolenecanbecontactedat403.275.8558ext.403ornoblej@cattle.ca
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(Top Ten Tips cont’d)Manybusinessesencouragereferralsbyrewardingtheircustomerswithathankyougift,adiscountontheirnextpurchase,andevencashrewardswhentheybringinnewbusiness.Networking Opportunity #3 – Getting Testimonials to attract New Customers Referralsinwritingfromexistingcustomerscanbeusedastestimonialstopromotenewbusi-ness.Bigcompaniesusecelebritytestimonialsallthetimetopromotetheirproductsandservices.Askyourclientsiftheywouldbewillingtoprovideyouwithafewcommentsonyourbusinessrelationship–youcanmakeyourexistingcustomersfeellikecelebritiesjustbyasking.Keepitsimple,askforjustacoupleofsentencesdescribingtheirsatisfactionindoingbusi-nesswithyou,andbesuretohavetheirpermissiontoquotethemonyourwebsiteorinprintadvertisements. Don’tjustkeepyournetworkscontactsstoredinyourhead.Makethetimetocreatealistofyourvariousnetworksandthenpopulatethemwiththenamesofyourcontacts.Youwillprobablyfindthatsomepeopleappearinmorethanoneofyournetworks,puttheminallthatapply.Ifyouhaveacomputer,youcancreateaspreadsheetpageforeachnetworkandstoreyourcontactinformation.YoucanalsostoreyournetworkcontactinformationinyourEmailprogram.Ifyouarecomputerchallenged,youcancreateseparateaddressbooksorbindersforeachnetwork,suchaspersonalandbusiness.Or,youcankeepyournetworkcontactinformationonindexcardsinarecipebox.Butsomehow,keephandyrecordssoyoucaneasilymanagetoreachoutandtouchsome-one.Useyournetworkcontactsstoragemethodtore-cordnotesaboutpreviouspurchases.Thenifaformercustomercalls,pulloutyourindexcardorcomputerrecordtorefreshyourmemoryandstimulatesugges-tionsfornewsales. Earlier,weindicatedthat“Networkingistheartofbuildingandsustainingmutuallybeneficialrelationships,wherethereisaworthwhilereasonforallpartiestoparticipate.”Whyshouldyournetworkshelpyoubuildyourbusiness?Becauseyoumakeitunderstoodthatyouarewillingtoreciprocateinsomemannersuitabletotheirsituation. We’veallseenouranimalsoutinthepasturecontentedlyscratchingeachother’sbacks.Weshouldheednature’ssimpleexampleinmarketingandpro-motingourcattlebusinesses.
Youth Mentorship Program Accepting
Applications for 2013-2014
TheCattlemen’sYoungLeaders(CYL)programisnowacceptingapplicationsforthe2013-14mentorshipprogram.Youngproducersandbeefenthusiastsbetweentheagesof18and35areencouragedtoapplypriortoJanuary25,2013andcandosothroughtheCYLwebsitehttp://www.cattlemensyoungleaders.com/cyl_application_form.html. TheCYLprogramoffersyoungproducershighqualitymentorshipandleadershiptrainingopportunities.ThroughcoordinationwiththeCCA,CYLparticipantsaregiventhechancetoworkone-on-onewithbeefcattleproducersandindustryleadership.Participantscanworkalongsideprofessionalsintheareasofanimalhealth,marketingandpromotion,research,veterinarymedicineandmanyotherfields.ThosewithaninterestinleadershipcanpairupwithaCCAboardmemberinareasincludinginternationaltrade,environment,andadvocacyandpolicydevelopment. CYLparticipantshaveanopportunitytoparticipateininternationaleventsliketheInternationalLivestockCongressandtheFiveNationsBeefAllianceaswellaslocaleventsliketheCYLFallForum,whichtookplaceinCalgary,AB.inOctober. TheCYLFallForumisatwodaynetworkingandlearningopportunityforprogramparticipants.Thisyear’sforumbroughttogetherCYLparticipantsandbeefindustryleadershipfromacrossCanada.The15CYLparticipantsinattendancetookinpresentationsfromtheCCA,CYL,AlbertaLivestockandMeatAgency(ALMA),BeefCattleResearchCouncil(BCRC),CanadianBeefGradingAgency(CBGA),CanadaBeefInc.(CBI)andCanfax,themarketanalysisdivisionoftheCCA. CYLparticipantsalsovisitedtheCargillMeatSolutionsplantinHighRiver,theCargillAnimalNutritionfacilityandtheAgricultureandAgri-FoodCanada(AAFC)ResearchCentreinLethbridge,theKaskoFeedlotandKolkFarmsandAdFarm,anadagencywithafocusonagriculture. ThetouralsowelcomedindustryrepresentativesfromALMA,CattlemenMagazineandAlbertaCattleFeedersAssociation(ACFA). CYLheadsintothe2013seasonwithanewprogramcoordinator,JoleneNoble.JolenerancheswithherfamilynearManning,ABandisagraduatefromtheUniversityofAlbertawithaBachelorofScienceinAgriculturemajoringinRangeandPastureManagement.Aftercompletingherdegree,shetravelledtoAustraliatoexploretheiragricultureindustrywithaspecialemphasisonthebeefindustry.OncebackinAlbertashecontinuedtohelpmanagethebeefherdatherparent’sfarm. TheCCAwelcomesJolenetotheteam.Jolenecanbecontactedat403.275.8558ext.403ornoblej@cattle.ca
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AD INDEX5CornerCattle.....................................................................37AlamedaAgencies................................................................38BonchukFarms.....................................................................4BouchardLivestock.............................................................38BoynecrestStockFarm.........................................................16BrokenOakBlackSimmentals............................................21CarberrySandhillsConsulting.............................................37CherryCreekFarm...............................................................13CrossroadFarms...................................................................23DavisLivestockServices.....................................................38DoubleBarDFarms............................................................18DowneyFarms.....................................................................20,38G-7RanchSeeds..................................................................38GordonJonesSimmentals.....................................................9HighBluffStockFarm.........................................................38HandfordSimmentals...........................................................19JerryKanewischer................................................................38JoyntCattleServices............................................................38KeystoneKonnectionSale.....................................................3M&JFarms........................................................................40ManitobaSimmentalAssociation.........................................6MapleLakeStockFarm........................................................14McMillenRanchingLtd.......................................................17MoreBrosSimmentals..........................................................12MurrayChevCadillac...........................................................38NorthernLightSimmentals...................................................30PerkinLand&CattleCo.......................................................2RedpathSimmentals.............................................................9SaskatchewanSimmentalAssociation..................................35SchweitzerSimmentals........................................................33SpringCreekSimmentals.....................................................25StockmansAgencies............................................................38SwanLakeFarms.................................................................11SwanValleyVeterinaryClinic.............................................38TablelandCattleCo..............................................................15ThousandHillsSimmentals..................................................10TransconLivestockServices................................................39TwinBraeSimmentals..........................................................29,38WeeksSimmentals.................................................................27WLBLivestock.....................................................................31WorkmanFarms....................................................................22
For All YourInsuranceNeeds
Livestock - Farm - Commercial - Personal Lines
BONNIE THOMPSONBox 340, Alameda, SK S0C 0A0Ph: 306-489-2258 Fax: 306-489-2053Cell: 306-483-7311E-mail: [email protected]
Miami, MB 204- 435-2585Email: [email protected]
Westin & Dana Hill
Reds Blacks Fullbloods
28-SIMMENTAL FOCUS36-SIMMENTAL FOCUS
Blaine & Lois GouldPH 204-745-3082 cell 204-745-7456
Jo, BJ, Jayci Jo, Jackson & Jorja BestPH 204-745-3255 cell 204-750-2350
22077 Rd 36N RR#1 Box 100 Carman, Manitoba Canada R0G 0J0email: [email protected]
See his colts @ www.gouldranch.ca
or at the ranch
GOULDRANCHQuarter Horses
Sire: Peppy San Badger Dam’s sire: Doc Bar2 legends of the breed
~Doc Bar~
DOWN THE TRAIL (cont’d)
March 28Wheatland/ANLBullSale,Alameda,SK
March 30ProudlyWesternBullSale,Whitewood,SK
March 30Bar5SpringSpectacularBullSale,Markdale,ON
April 6BlackDiamondSimmentalsBullSale,Virden,MB
April 9CattleCountryBullSale,Neepawa,MB
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AD INDEX5CornerCattle.....................................................................37AlamedaAgencies................................................................38BonchukFarms.....................................................................4BouchardLivestock.............................................................38BoynecrestStockFarm.........................................................16BrokenOakBlackSimmentals............................................21CarberrySandhillsConsulting.............................................37CherryCreekFarm...............................................................13CrossroadFarms...................................................................23DavisLivestockServices.....................................................38DoubleBarDFarms............................................................18DowneyFarms.....................................................................20,38G-7RanchSeeds..................................................................38GordonJonesSimmentals.....................................................9HighBluffStockFarm.........................................................38HandfordSimmentals...........................................................19JerryKanewischer................................................................38JoyntCattleServices............................................................38KeystoneKonnectionSale.....................................................3M&JFarms........................................................................40ManitobaSimmentalAssociation.........................................6MapleLakeStockFarm........................................................14McMillenRanchingLtd.......................................................17MoreBrosSimmentals..........................................................12MurrayChevCadillac...........................................................38NorthernLightSimmentals...................................................30PerkinLand&CattleCo.......................................................2RedpathSimmentals.............................................................9SaskatchewanSimmentalAssociation..................................35SchweitzerSimmentals........................................................33SpringCreekSimmentals.....................................................25StockmansAgencies............................................................38SwanLakeFarms.................................................................11SwanValleyVeterinaryClinic.............................................38TablelandCattleCo..............................................................15ThousandHillsSimmentals..................................................10TransconLivestockServices................................................39TwinBraeSimmentals..........................................................29,38WeeksSimmentals.................................................................27WLBLivestock.....................................................................31WorkmanFarms....................................................................22
For All YourInsuranceNeeds
Livestock - Farm - Commercial - Personal Lines
BONNIE THOMPSONBox 340, Alameda, SK S0C 0A0Ph: 306-489-2258 Fax: 306-489-2053Cell: 306-483-7311E-mail: [email protected]
Miami, MB 204- 435-2585Email: [email protected]
Westin & Dana Hill
Reds Blacks Fullbloods
28-SIMMENTAL FOCUS36-SIMMENTAL FOCUS
Blaine & Lois GouldPH 204-745-3082 cell 204-745-7456
Jo, BJ, Jayci Jo, Jackson & Jorja BestPH 204-745-3255 cell 204-750-2350
22077 Rd 36N RR#1 Box 100 Carman, Manitoba Canada R0G 0J0email: [email protected]
See his colts @ www.gouldranch.ca
or at the ranch
GOULDRANCHQuarter Horses
Sire: Peppy San Badger Dam’s sire: Doc Bar2 legends of the breed
~Doc Bar~
DOWN THE TRAIL (cont’d)
March 28Wheatland/ANLBullSale,Alameda,SK
March 30ProudlyWesternBullSale,Whitewood,SK
March 30Bar5SpringSpectacularBullSale,Markdale,ON
April 6BlackDiamondSimmentalsBullSale,Virden,MB
April 9CattleCountryBullSale,Neepawa,MB
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G-7 RANCH SEEDSDon Green
Box575FisherBranch,MBR0C0Z0
PH: (204)372-8801 Email: [email protected]“Experienced advice for your Hyland seed corn &
Northstar forage seed requirements in the northern Interlake”
TWIN BRAE SIMMENTALSAuction and Ring Service
Fullbloods, Purebred, Red and Black
The coffee is always on! 3 miles east, 6.5 miles north of Inglis
Barry & Glenda Chescu www.chescu.com(204)564-2509 Cell (204)937-7180 Box 139, Inglis, MB
Email: [email protected]
Brian Bouchard
Export/Import Marketing & ConsultingDomestic Sales Consullting/Management & Order Buying
Embryos*Live Cattle*SemenExport Qualified Semen Storage Facility
Box 1409, Crossfield, AB CANADA T0M 0S0Ph (403)946-4999 Fax (403)946-4919 cell (403)813-7999
e-mail: [email protected]: www.bouchardlivestock.com
JERRY KANEWISCHER AUCTIONEER
Box 250Stirling, AB T0K 2E0Ph (403)382-9374
Davis Livestock Services*MarketingConsultant*Photography*OrderBuying
Wilf Davis
P.O.Box177Douglas,ManitobaR0K0R0Ph (204)834-2479 Fax (204)834-3999
CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL CATTLE *REGISTERED SEED GROWER
Carman & Donna Jackson & Familytoll-free 1-866-738-9211email: [email protected]
Stockman’s AgenciesLivestock Insurance Agents for over 40 years
RR1 Box 57 Brandon Manitoba R7A 5Y1
Yearly-Short Term Mortality & Fertility CoveragesCall us for details
Joyce Gordon204-534-6554
Lois & Blair McRae 204-728-3058 cell 204-573-5192
Specializing in:ON FARM Bull & Female torching and
clipping for all shows & sales.
Also offering FULL Show & Sale Services
Richie JoyntPh: (204) 724-6838
RR#1 Alexander, MB R0K 0A0
Allan, Jacquie, Ryan, Kyle and Beverly-Jean
RED, BLACK AND FULLBLOOD SIMMENTAL BREEDERS
Coulter, MB CanadaR0M 0G0
Located 1 1/2 miles from Canada-US border on hwy #83
Phone: 204-649-2260Cell: 204-522-0838Email:[email protected]
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Jay GoodCell:
(403) 556-5563
Bob WilsonCell:
(403) 540-3084
Glenn NortonCell:
(780) 542-0634
Shane MichelsonCell:
(403) 363-9973
Kelly RichardsonOffice:
(403) 638-9377
Sandra SmithOffice:
(403) 638-9377
Darren PagetCell:
(403) 323-3985
For catalogs & information & a complete listing of upcoming sales visit
www.transconlivestock.comor contact any of the Transcon team
Consignors:Northern Light Simmentals - 204-859-2816 Schweitzer Simmentals -204-764-2604Twin Brae Simmentals - 204-564-2509 Black Diamond Simmentals -204-764-2413Triple T Diamond Simmentals -204-762-5492 Pure Country Simmentals - 204-867-7511Weeks Simmentals - 204-876-4516 Blair Workman & Son - 204-842-3785RKT Simmentals -204-867-7551 Joan Carson -204-859-2816
38-SIMMENTAL FOCUS
G-7 RANCH SEEDSDon Green
Box575FisherBranch,MBR0C0Z0
PH: (204)372-8801 Email: [email protected]“Experienced advice for your Hyland seed corn &
Northstar forage seed requirements in the northern Interlake”
TWIN BRAE SIMMENTALSAuction and Ring Service
Fullbloods, Purebred, Red and Black
The coffee is always on! 3 miles east, 6.5 miles north of Inglis
Barry & Glenda Chescu www.chescu.com(204)564-2509 Cell (204)937-7180 Box 139, Inglis, MB
Email: [email protected]
Brian Bouchard
Export/Import Marketing & ConsultingDomestic Sales Consullting/Management & Order Buying
Embryos*Live Cattle*SemenExport Qualified Semen Storage Facility
Box 1409, Crossfield, AB CANADA T0M 0S0Ph (403)946-4999 Fax (403)946-4919 cell (403)813-7999
e-mail: [email protected]: www.bouchardlivestock.com
JERRY KANEWISCHER AUCTIONEER
Box 250Stirling, AB T0K 2E0Ph (403)382-9374
Davis Livestock Services*MarketingConsultant*Photography*OrderBuying
Wilf Davis
P.O.Box177Douglas,ManitobaR0K0R0Ph (204)834-2479 Fax (204)834-3999
CHAROLAIS & SIMMENTAL CATTLE *REGISTERED SEED GROWER
Carman & Donna Jackson & Familytoll-free 1-866-738-9211email: [email protected]
Stockman’s AgenciesLivestock Insurance Agents for over 40 years
RR1 Box 57 Brandon Manitoba R7A 5Y1
Yearly-Short Term Mortality & Fertility CoveragesCall us for details
Joyce Gordon204-534-6554
Lois & Blair McRae 204-728-3058 cell 204-573-5192
Specializing in:ON FARM Bull & Female torching and
clipping for all shows & sales.
Also offering FULL Show & Sale Services
Richie JoyntPh: (204) 724-6838
RR#1 Alexander, MB R0K 0A0
Allan, Jacquie, Ryan, Kyle and Beverly-Jean
RED, BLACK AND FULLBLOOD SIMMENTAL BREEDERS
Coulter, MB CanadaR0M 0G0
Located 1 1/2 miles from Canada-US border on hwy #83
Phone: 204-649-2260Cell: 204-522-0838Email:[email protected]
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Jay GoodCell:
(403) 556-5563
Bob WilsonCell:
(403) 540-3084
Glenn NortonCell:
(780) 542-0634
Shane MichelsonCell:
(403) 363-9973
Kelly RichardsonOffice:
(403) 638-9377
Sandra SmithOffice:
(403) 638-9377
Darren PagetCell:
(403) 323-3985
For catalogs & information & a complete listing of upcoming sales visit
www.transconlivestock.comor contact any of the Transcon team
Consignors:Northern Light Simmentals - 204-859-2816 Schweitzer Simmentals -204-764-2604Twin Brae Simmentals - 204-564-2509 Black Diamond Simmentals -204-764-2413Triple T Diamond Simmentals -204-762-5492 Pure Country Simmentals - 204-867-7511Weeks Simmentals - 204-876-4516 Blair Workman & Son - 204-842-3785RKT Simmentals -204-867-7551 Joan Carson -204-859-2816
Box 1179, Russell, MB CA R0J 1W0
[email protected] Free: 1-866-711-5495
www.mjsimmentalangus.com
On Farm Bull Sale
February 9 201350 Two Year Old
Bulls Sell