today's angus advantage spring 2014

BOSS BOSSMAN 139SIRE: Boss Hoss 8832

MGS: OCC Next Step 762NEPDs: BW +2 WW +54 YW +78 Milk + 21

FLYING W MAROON FIVE 155ZSIRE: Haycow Cutting Edge 055

MGS: 4L Ram Canyon 62SEPDs: BW +5 WW +70 YW +104 Milk+27

OSU FINAL EXAM 3139SIRE: SAV Final Answer 0035

MGS: SAV Brilliance 8077EPDs: BW +1.5 WW +57 YW +101 Milk + 24

These tremendous sires are walking at Blair’s right now. Watch for their genetic influence.

Mark your calendar! October 10th, 2014, for the Genetics in Motion Female Sale.Featuring 125 Red and Black Angus females.

Thank You To all our 2014 buyers and bidders.Your interest in our genetics and support of our program is gratifying. We sincerely thank-you.

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Today’s Angus Advantage

ale Issue

Spring 2014

Volume 9 Issue 2

RED U-2 JUSTIFIED 235Z

BUSHS ROCK SOLID 983

BW +1.9 WW +46 YW +86 Milk +29 Tot Mat +51 S A V BISMARCK 5682 BUSHS UNBELIEVABLE 423 BUSHS BLACKBIRD 8708 G 13 STEEL BUSHS DELIGHT 7603 BUSHS CINCHA DELIGHT 739

JUSTIFIED was our pick of the 2013 U-2 Bull Sale. JUSTIFIED combines explosive muscle and volume with soundness of structure and phenotype. He is a good looker! We just love his calves and look forward to their development.

ROCK SOLID was a member of the outstanding Pen of 3 for Bush Angus at the 2013 Denver Stock Show. He has left us an impressive group of calves this spring. Be sure to check them out!

HF SMOKIN’ ACES 105YBAR-E-L IRON WILL 32Y

BAR-E-L NATURAL LAW 52YSOUTHLAND THRILLER 83X

Joining ROCK SOLID in our Black line-up...BAR-E-L MUCHMORE 155A

BAR-E-L PURE POWER 230ZCRAFT UPWARD 1301

RING CREEK FLYNN 25A

RED CROWFOOT 4ACES 2193ZRED BAR-E-L MAGIC MIKE 189Z

RED BAR-E-L ZORRO 7ZRED BAR-E-L ANTHEM 46A

RED DURALTA FORWARD MOTION 4ARED WHEEL ALLIANCE 22U

Joining JUSTIFIED in our Red line-up...

BW 92 lbs. 205 Wt 847 lbs. 365 Wt. 1440 lbs. Scr 38 cm

Dave & Lynne Longshore FamilyStettler, AB

T: 403.579.2394 C: 403.740.6788Webpage: www.bar-e-l.com

Email: barelangus@gmail.comBAR-E-L Angus

Joining our Herdsire Line-up!

BW -0.6 WW +40 YW +62 Milk +20 Tot Mat +40 RED FLYING K AMBUSH 6T RED U-2 MAMA’S BOY 167X RED FLYING K LAKOTA 104U RED U-2 INXS 1665S RED U-2 DUCHESS 386X RED U-2 DUCHESS 2G

BW 80 lbs. 205 Wt 886 lbs. 365 Wt. 1476 lbs Scr 38 cm

2014 ANGUS ADVANTAGE APRIL 3rd look.indd 1 14-04-25 8:40 AM

Thank You to everyone who left their frozen waterbowls at home

to attend our sale

Early Sunset Chisum 27A Purchased by Breed Creek Angus,

Mankota, SK

High Selling Bull

Early Sunset Burgess 11A Purchased by Tom Neustaetder,

Crystal City, MB

High Selling Heifer

Jim Grant and Peggy GrantBox 220

Edam, SK S0M 0V0Phone/Fax: 306.397.2541

Cell: 306.441.3590earlysunsetangus@hotmail.com

Today’s Angus Advantage 1

View the Catalogue online at www.buyagro.Com

Ben Wright 519-374-3335

bcwright19@hotmail.com

4-3342 Millar Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G9

Ph: 306-933-4200 • Fax: 306-934-0744 info@tbarc.com • www.tbarc.com

Chris Poley: 306-220-5006Ted Serhienko: 306-221-2711

Shane Michelson: 403-363-9973

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As In Every Issue25 The Real World

42 Under The Gavel

45 A Breeder’s... Veterinary Perspective

70 Rates & Subscriptions

71 The Final Word Cover Photography

By Kim Harder

Features16 Gateway to data-driven quality 22 Carcass 101

Shows27 Lloydminster Bull Show & Sale

64 Calgary Bull Show & Sale

Spring 2014 - Female Issue

Table of Contents

Box 85, Simpson, SK S0G 4M0 Rob Garner: 306-836-2035 Cell: 306-946-7946 E: nordallimousin@sasktel.net www.nordallimousin.com

Crescent Creek Cizzlar 10AS Chisum 6175 X Sitz Heritage BW: 2.9 WW: 61 YW: 108 Milk: 29 TM: 60 Top 4% WeaningTop 3% Yearling Top 1% Maternal & Milk He is ranked at the top of the breed for carcass values with a ribeye of 16.6, marbling of 3.84 and lean meat yield of 66.1%Owned with LLB Angus

Red Twin Heritage Hustle 24ARed Howe Hustle X Red Howe Mr MatrixBW: 2.6 WW: 49 YW: 75 Milk: 13 TM: 38

red ekw beartooth 22z

sire: red sss boomtown 260d mgs: red wildman crossfire 512r

red six mile tuff enuf 11z

red brylor arson 84z red six mile better deal 34z

sire: red six mile rawhide 222x mgs: red bar-e-l ribeye 103r

sire: red sss arson 85u mgs: red brylor sdl squall 230s

sire: red benchmark better beef mgs: red u2 big league 7136t

WW66YW108MM16TM49

BW-0.8

WW53YW80MM18TM44

WW69YW105MM11TM45

WW63YW103MM18TM49

Langenburg, SK. Can S0A 2A0306.743.2840

Robin, Michelle and John Hogberg

www.barh.ca

Visitors welcome!

40 miles east of Yorkton,9 miles south of Langenburg

HF Tibbie 93U Powerful Donor and Dam of Bar-H Crossfire 63A

Crossfire......a result of mating two outstanding phenotypes withtremendous genetic profiles. Both “Titlest” and “Big Tibbie” as we refer to her, are outstanding in every dimension of beef and breed character and those traits have been transmitted to Crossfire in large proportion. Low birth, above average growth with carcass, fertility and maternal all tied together resulting in a moderate, wide based, soft made beef bull with lots of hair and gentle disposition. Crossfire will see heavy service here at the ranch as we test out this outstanding young prospect in our ever growing Black Angus seedstock program.

Bar-H Crossfire 63A Sired by S Titlest 1145

BW WW YW MILK TM SC CE MCE YG REA CW MARB FAT-2.4 60 99 32 62 1.22 13.0 10.0 - 0.38 32 0.32 0.052

BW: 72 LBS.

ADJ 205: 836 LBS.

ADJ 365: 1375 LBS.

SC: 38 CM.

Sale Management...T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

4 3342 Millar Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G9 P: 306.933.4200 | F: 306.934.0744 | info@tbarc.com | www.tbarc.com

Ted: 306.221.2711 | Chris: 306.220.5006 | Shane: 403.363.9973

Black Angus Production Sale

Consignors:

Maple line FarM ian & Joy rudkin 905-718-5331

Southview FarMS terry & Monica ormiston 905-439-4235

weStwinD FarMSBill & laura Staples 705-312-0112

3rd Annual

Our high selling bull, JS Kodiak 15A, was purchased by Jason Aman, Biggar, SK

to all our bidders and buyers at the 6th Annual Impact Sale.

Your support of our program is greatly

appreciated.

Thank you

Stop by for a visit this summer and view our herd on pasture.

THE TIME IS NOW TO INVEST IN YOUR COW HERD

NEW DIRECTION1AR00950 ANDRAS NEW DIRECTION R240Andras In Focus B152 x Morgans Direction 111 9901 | Reg#: 1506922

• New blood for Red Angus breeders backed by black Angus icons who lead the breed for registrations, Traveler 004, Mytty In Focus and maternal and carcass legends, New Day and Future Direction.

• Physically, he is deep-sided, easy fleshing, balanced, good footed, sound moving and deep dark cherry red!

MONTANA1AN01315 SHIPWHEEL MONTANA 2600 S Chisum 6175 x Apex Wide Track 374 | Reg#: 17524723

• Montana is a gentle, bold ribbed, deep-bodied bull with tremendous fleshing ability and testicular development.

• Longevity is bred into this total outcross sire whose pedigree is stacked with proven donor cows.

CED BW WW YW RADG SCR DOC HPG CEM MILK MW MH $EN CW MARB RE FAT $W $F $G $B6 1.1 65 113 0.22 1.59 23 12.1 11 31 33 0.30 -18.21 55 0.42 0.50 0.032 48.27 58.11 22.68 91.85

.34 .43 .33 .36 .31 .35 .27 .18 .15 .23 .28 .13 .20 .33 .25 .315% 5% 15% 10% 10% 15% 15% 10% 2% 3% 10% 10%

EPDs as of 4/4/14

CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB YG CW REA FAT14 -2.0 68 113 33 66 -5 12 12 10 0.52 0.22 35 0.15 0.050.26 .29 .24 .22 .16 .14 .00 .26 .00 .20 .17 .20 .19 .191% 20% 5% 1% 1% 15% 15% 1% 10%

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL GENEX REPRESENTATIVE TO LEARN MORE.

Angus Juniors Awarded $17,500 at GOAL ConferenceFebruary 19, 2014: for immediate release

CALGARY, AB — Fifty-two Canadian Angus youth gathered in Calgary, Alberta over the weekend for the Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference hosted by the Canadian Junior Angus Association (CJAA) to promote leadership skills among peers from across the nation.

During the conference, $17,500 worth of scholarships and awards were given to Angus youth by the Canadian Angus Foundation (CAF). Last fall, the Foundation committed to giving more than $35,000 to Angus youth and young breeders as directed by theirmission statement to “preserve and expand the Angus breed for future generations through education, youth development, scientific and market research and historical restoration.”

The first award presented at GOAL was a $3,000 heifer voucher, won in an attendee draw. Peter Van Staveren of Stayner, Ontario, was the lucky winner of this prize to be used in the purchase of any Canadian-born Angus female registered in Canada.

“The Angus voucher will help me grow my herd and become more competitive in the show ring,” said Van Staveren. “I would like to thank the Canadian Angus Foundation for this opportunity and making this bursary possible. Being in university can make it challenging to continue to purchase cattle while paying for school at the same time.”

This summer at Showdown, the Canadian Junior Angus national show, three more heifer vouchers totalling $7,000 will be awarded. CJAA members who participate in Showdown will be eligible to win these heifer vouchers.

The next set of awards presented during the GOAL Conference were the three new Foundation Legacy Scholarships. Three scholarships totalling $10,000 were presented. Five finalists were selected from ten CJAA member applicants based on theirapplications and academic achievements. The finalists took part in a personal interview conducted by CAA members and a moderated panel discussion on industry and Association topics.

The winners of these three prestigious scholarships were as follows – winning $5,000 and first place was Patrick Holland of Montague, Prince Edward Island; second place and winning a scholarship of $3,000 was Katelyn Dietrich of Forestburg, Alberta; and the recipient of third place and a $2,000 scholarship was Breanna Anderson of Swan River, Manitoba.

Holland is currently pursuing a career in pharmacy at Dalhousie University. As a current director of the CJAA and recent member of the champion World Angus Forum youth team in New Zealand, Holland has been active in the Association on a national level.When asked to compare pharmacy school with the CJAA, Holland explained the importance of fostering good relationships with peers and customers, no matter the situation. In a time when technology and practices are constantly changing, he also admits that being organized and adaptable as well as being a good problem solver will assist him both as a pharmacist and a farmer.

“I am honoured to have had the chance to compete against the other finalists in this competition and to ultimately receive the first Foundation Legacy Scholarship,” said Holland. “This award will cover my school tuition cost for a semester, which will take atremendous amount of pressure off of me and allow me to be more involved with Angus in the Maritimes. I am very thankful to the Canadian Angus Foundation and its contributions for the creation of this scholarship fund.”

Dietrich is also thankful for her second-place scholarship award. She is currently enrolled in her third year studying education at the University of Alberta with hopes of finding placement in a small town teaching grade one or two. Last summer, Dietrich wasa CAA Summer Marketing Intern, travelling across Alberta to get youth enthusiastic about the CJAA. Dietrich credits the CJAA and Alberta Junior Angus Association for giving her the fervor for youth involvement.

“I believe that teaching is an occupation that will allow me to continue to be an agriculture enthusiast and share my love for youth programming,” said Dietrich. “I look forward to the future and all of the opportunities that may present themselves.”

Anderson, the recipient of the third-place scholarship, is currently in her third year of Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan where she is an active member of the judging team and Stockman’s Club. She notes that while her future may include research, genetics or communications, one concrete thing she sees in her future is farming. Anderson is the current Vice President of the Manitoba Junior Angus Association and has been very active on a national level, recently returning from theWorld Angus Forum youth competition and travelling across Canada over the years for GOAL Conference and Showdown.

“All of my future goals come back to two things: people and cattle,” said Anderson. “The wonderful thing about agriculture is that there are numerous avenues that my education can take me on.”

The next set of awards were presented before GOAL took place. GOAL travel bursaries were given based on a candidate’s desire to attend GOAL and the return investment he or she could provide the Association. The CJAA sponsored four bursaries and the CAF sponsored two bursaries. The following CJAA members received $750 bursaries to offset GOAL expenses – James Worth, Cornwall, PE; Ella Wood, Clyde River, PE; Peter Van Staveren, Stayner, ON; Kelsey Ribey, Paisely, ON; Brandy Thaxter,Woodville, ON; and Breanna Anderson, Swan River, MB.

“We were looking for a means of getting more youth to GOAL Conference,” said Belinda Wagner, CAF and CJAA Executive Director. “By awarding six individuals a $750 bursary, we are helping Juniors financially who might otherwise not be able to attend this nationally recognized event.”

The GOAL Conference promotes leadership skills within the Angus breed. Junior members from all over the country attend this three-day event held in a different location each year. During the event, Juniors hear from nationally recognized speakers,participate in workshops designed to improve their leadership skills, get involved in teamwork activities, and develop beef and industry knowledge. Participants are also given the opportunity to network and socialize with fellow Junior Angus members.

The Canadian Angus Foundation functions to preserve and expand the Angus breed for future generations through education, youth development, scientific and market research, and historical preservation. The Canadian Angus Foundation wasincorporated in 1993 and is the charitable arm of the Canadian Angus Association.

T Bar Invitational money at work

Winner of Heifer voucher: Peter Van Staveren

Scholarship winners: Patrick Holland, Katelyn Dietrich, and Breanna Anderson.

Contact:Belinda Wagner- Executive Directorbwagner@cdnangus.ca306.757.6133www.canangusfoundation.ca

Story and Photos by Rosie Templeton

It also involves constant analysis to act upon supply and demand, and the demand for Angus-influence cattle is clear.

Jeff, general manager for fed cattle brings his information technology degree to bear in benchmarking performance on grids: “The data led us to more and more Angus.” “When Gateway started, we were influenced by feedlot performance,” Les says. “The

top performing cattle at the time were more of the Continental breeds – big gains, big performance.

“But as we started capturing data, weighting feedlot versus grade performance and all-around, then the benefits of higher-grading cattle started to influence our purchasing. As we fed our own cattle and captured data for 15 to 30 others, the need for Angus influence kept coming back to us.” Since 2006, such black-hided cattle have moved up from 40 percent to today’s 70 percent of marketings. The CAB and other Angus premiums help producers and marketers like Gateway, but it isn’t the whole story, Jeff says. “We’re not just feeding the black-hided cattle for the premium,” Jeff says. “It’s for all the characteristics from the Angus breed of conversion performance within the feed yards, feed to gain, and overall ability to sell the cattle.” “Gateway’s biggest asset is the data that we collect,” Les says. The grid system allows for comprehensive feedback on the cattle they market, and everything from grades to premiums can be benchmarked and shared with feedlot and ranching customers.

Black Angus-influence cattle have earned their way into 70 percent of the transactions handled through Gateway Livestock Marketing LLC, Taber, Alta.

Company President Les Smith responded to a service need 15 years ago, drawing on many years as a feedlot operator, futures trader and hedging analyst to begin marketing finished live cattle for feedlots. “We were mediators, carrying out negotiations with packers for the feedlot industry,” he says. From there, Gateway grew into grid marketing, which led to buying feeder cattle for feedlots – including Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand qualifiers. “That [CAB] is where we found the need to be at the beginning,” Les says, “acquiring the proper cattle to meet a certain need.” He simplifies the 1999 roots as “just working for the feedlot.” Three years after bringing Gateway Livestock to life, he was joined by his son Jeff among other partners in a company that now offers marketing, exchange and carrier services to cattle producers across Western Canada. High-quality cattle create a win-win situation for Gateway and those producers, Les says. When cattle are earning the highest premiums, producers can pocket higher returns year after year, but that involves a great deal of shopping around for the best markets.

One customer for the past 10 years is cattle feeder Doug Nieboer of D&L Nieboer Farms, Iron Springs, Alta., who was attracted by the information feedback.

“If you don’t get the data from the plant, it’s like fishing in the dark,” he says. He appreciates Gateway’s ability to find the best market for his finished cattle, whether in the United States or Canada, and agrees the available premiums pointed to more Angus.

“When we sell on the rail the bonuses for Choice or AAA and higher are a little gravy that we can get with Angus,” Nieboer says. “We have to manage them so that they can get bigger, like the exotics, but not over fat.”

When data points to a certain ranch as a source of premium cattle, he tries to establish a relationship to keep buying them. On the other hand, Nieboer says he has suggested some long-term source ranches add Angus genetics.

“They’ve done that, and it improved the grading,” he says, noting relatively recent gains by the breed. I’d say Angus sold at a discount to Continentals 10 or 15 years ago, but now they’re even. They’re a better breed now.”

With the constant movement of cattle, often to the United States, the Smiths stress the importance of traceability in cattle marketing. “Once you have data, you also have traceability,” Les says. “And I think traceability – it’s a big word right now and it’s tough for farmers and producers to swallow, but that’s what’s out in front of us.”

“When a consumer goes to the store, they can buy a protein product for far less than what we need for [high-quality beef],” Les says. “So, it has to be sold and marketed on its qualities and accountability.”

On the producer end, the Smiths see more opportunities for ranchers retaining an interest through the supply chain. “We’d like to work with ranchers to better their herds for the value all through the chain,” Jeff says. “That’s our next goal or step. And within that, we’ll market anything from even before calves are born to yearlings and all the way.” Les says that may even start a year or more before calves are born. “As we analyze what the market is doing, we look to see what will benefit our customers,” he says. “As far as I’m concerned, the cattle are always for sale. Working with ranchers to understand their production costs and what they need and when, that’s a big part of risk management. Managing and marketing.” “A premium reputation is important to a brand like CAB or Gateway,” Jeff says. “CAB has standards of what they require. We do the same. Whether it be the fat cattle, the feeder cattle, how we move or what we’re buying, we have strict standards. We’re trying to have a name branded out there.” Just one more reason they’re dealing with more and more data-driven and Angus-influenced herds. For more information please visit their website at www.gatewaylivestock.com

The Canadian Angus Foundation will be providing travel bursaries to attend Showdown as well as signficant cash prizes for the Conformation Classes and Aggregate Winners.

There will also be three draws made for vouchers to purchase Angus females 1 at $3000 and 2 at $2000.

All exhibitors will automatically be entered to win!

Visit the CAF web-site at www.canangusfoundation.ca for more information and to apply for the bursaries.

Contact:Michael Hargrave, CJAA President - 519-374-9444Austen Anderson, Manitoba Director - 204-281-3560Belinda Wagner, CJAA Coordinator - 306-757-6133email: bwagner@cdnangus.ca • http://juniors.cdnangus.ca

Competition Categories Include:•Marketing •Grooming •Farm Signs •Art •Photography

•Conformation •Judging •Scrapbook •Graphic Design •Public Speaking •Showmanship •Literature •Angus Cook-off

and •Lots of FUN!Showdown 2014 entry deadline is June 1st, 2014

Form available online at http://juniors.cdnangus.ca/juniors/showdown.htm

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Outstanding Students Selected as Angus Summer InternsFebruary 11, 2014: for immediate release

Rocky View County, AB—For the third year in a row, the Canadian Angus Association is excited to announce our summer internship selections. The CAA is committed to a three-year program which primarily focuses on marketing the female beef 4-H project, increasing the number of junior Angus members, general industry promotion and exposure to CAA membership services. Through additional funding, a research internship also became available this year.

The two interns chosen to represent the CAA this summer most directly in their chosen provinces but also across Canada are Kaitlin Olynyk of Saskatchewan and Sophie Wotten of Ontario.

Chosen for her charisma and passion for the Angus industry as well as her experience with youth, Olynyk will add value to the CAA through her summer activities with the Association. Growing up in Goodeve, Saskatchewan, she was taught the fundamentals of the breed through her own family operation, Crescent Creek Angus. Olynyk has experience with youth through various leadership experiences including Saskpower farm safety presentations, volleyball coaching and special needs camp counselling, to name a few. Her Angus involvement includes being a director with both the Canadian Junior Angus Association and Saskatchewan Junior Angus Association. Olynyk is in her third year at the University of Regina in the faculty of education.

Additionally, Little Britain, Ontario native Wotten will join the summer internship program. Located in Ontario, Wotten will focus on marketing Angus on the other side of the country. With her passion for marketing, she is excited to bring her motivation and enthusiasm coupled with her studies in marketing at the University of Guelph to her summer experience. Having received many scholarships and awards through 4-H and the Young Canadian Simmental Association, Wotten brings a new prospective to the Association. Wotten grew up on a Simmental seedstock and commercial sheep operation.

The CAA marketing internships are for college, university or technical students looking for an opportunity to interact with juniors and promote Angus cattle to both youth and breeders alike. The positions begin in late April and will last through August.

“I’m excited to work with two outstanding young ladies this year through our summer internship program,” said Cassie Dorran, CAA director of marketing and branding and intern supervisor. “This year we will be concentrating on our messaging to our youth, membership and entire beef industry, and it is my goal that we keep the future of our Association strong through interest from a younger generation.”

Contact the Canadian Angus Association at 1-888-571-3580 to request a summer intern attend your school for a very comprehensive and interactive workshop promoting agriculture with a strong focus on purebred livestock.

This year, the CAA was able to hire a third intern based out of the Calgary office with an emphasis on research and special projects. Matt Bates of Cameron, Ontario, will coordinate research projects for the organization, create a relationship with research facilities in Alberta and apply for grant applications. Bates will coordinate with the research herd at the University of Alberta’s Kinsella Research Station. He will also work on a teat and udder project, sampling

1,500 cows to compare their teat and udder structure with their genetic make-up ultimately creating a GE-EPD (genomically enhanced expected progeny difference) for these traits. Bates will spend a majority of his time on the road working with producer herds to create a functional database for this project. Bates is certainly no stranger to the Association, having served as a marketing summer intern last year, and acting as a part-time fieldman in Ontario this fall, as well as recently being named the top individual at the World Angus Forum Youth Competition, and having his own herd of Angus cattle. In the fall, Bates will continue his education at the University of Guelph with aspirations to be a large animal veterinarian.

Bates will start with the Association in February and continue his duties for a 32-week contract. For more information about his work, contact Kajal Devani, CAA Director of Breed Development and intern supervisor.

The Canadian Angus Association is Canada’s largest purebred beef breed organization. The Association represents 3,000 members across Canada for the purposes of registering and recording the pedigrees of purebred Angus cattle in the closed HerdBook and promoting the breed across Canada. The member approved mandate is to maintain breed registry, breed purity and provide services that enhance the growth and position of the Angus breed.

Kaitlin Olynyk Matt Bates Sophie Wotten

In Memory of - Kenneth George CoxKenneth George Cox entered this world on January 9, 1943 in Stettler, Alberta to parents Thomas and Florence Cox. The Cox family moved to the Rosalind Area when Ken was 9 years old where he attended East Lynn School until grade 5. He then went to Rosalind school until grade 10 when his principal told him “you are wasting your time at school” and he was also leaving his home work on the bus each night. So off he went to Vermillion Agricultural School. After two years Ken graduated top five in his class. Post graduation, Ken became employed at Byers Flour Mills in Camrose. On a peat moss delivery run to

Pedersen’s Greenhouse, and still covered in flour, he met Verny Grettum. She decided in her mind then and there, “this was going to be her husband”. Two and a half years later, this came true and they got married on July 2, 1966. They were blessed with a daughter (Lorraine), and a son (Rustin). Ken’s passion was livestock, particularly Angus cattle which his family showed across North America for the next 30 years. He was also heavily involved in 4-H as a member, then a leader and later inducted into the 4-H hall of fame. Ken and Verny purchased their farm in 1979 in the Armena area. At this point they were breeders and promoters of the Angus breed. Ken continued to work with the Angus breed over the next 35 years and became a representative for the Canadian Angus Association. Horses also played an important role in his life, raising quarter horses as a younger man, then later working with Alan and Wes Gordeyko and their Clydesdales.

For the past six years Ken has used his faith and positive attitude to battle his cancer. As a means to keep himself motivated he and Verny made thousands of rope halters and Ken hand built several working sleighs and wagons. Ken is survived by his wife Verny, daughter Lorrain (Greg Bell); son Rustin (Cathy Miller); and two precious grandchildren Kendra and Cody whom he adored!! Also he is survived by his brothers Les, Darrell and Don. Ken was predeceased by his parents Tom and Florence, and his sister Dorothy Henry.

Ken’s last quote to Verny and Rusty on April 13, 2014....”If you take something out to use it...Put it back!!!”

No matter your role in the beef industry value chain, from seedstock to commercial ranch, feedlot, packer or beef marketer, everybody wants two things: profit and a great eating experience for consumers.

What does that mean to registered Angus producers? How will the genetic selections you make today affect the viability of the Angus breed in the future? How can you and your bull customers earn premi-ums for cattle?

To help find answers, the Canadian Angus Associa-tion and Certified Angus Beef LLC have partnered to offer “Carcass 101,” a first-of-its-kind workshop set for June 18 and 19 in Olds, AB.

Marbling is the top driver of beef quality, and the lack of it is the biggest reason carcasses don’t grade AAA or Prime, or meet standards for premium brands like Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®). Marbling is a highly heritable trait, so genetic selection at the very beginning of the beef value chain makes a big difference to the end product, beef.

“Feedlot and cow-calf operators can impact beef quality hugely by focusing on consistent animal health and solid nutrition that boosts rate of gain and the development of internal marbling,” says Larry Corah, CAB Vice President of Production. “Starting with genetics that will fulfill carcass trait potential is also crucial.”

The agenda for Carcass 101 will cover three key themes: carcass quality characteristics, genetic traits affecting carcass quality, and consumer beef demand in Canada and abroad.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to assess live animals – analyzing both phenotype and genotype – then evaluate carcasses harvested from these animals with the help of Fred Taylor, grading contractor for Cargill Foods and owner of Taylor Made Research.

Other scheduled guest speakers include:

• Dr. Phil Bass (CAB meat scientist) – Understanding carcass components and value• Duane Ellard (Canada Beef Inc.)– Global differences in carcass utilization• Tom Lynch-Staunton (Livestock Gentec) – Genetics of carcass traits• Jamie Jensen (Jentech Ultrasound Services) – Is ultrasound still important?• Callum Sears (commercial producer) – Utilizing carcass data for the cow-calf producer• Allied Marketing Group – CAB licensed partner on feeding Angus cattle• Canadian Angus Association – How HD50K tests work• Larry Corah – Growth of quality market and CAB potential in Canada

Carcass 101: How Beef Quality

Adds Value to Your Cattle

By Trish Henderson

“The main goal of Carcass 101 is to help Canadian Angus Association members add value for commercial cattlemen – cow-calf or feedlot – who purchase Angus genetics,” says Rob Smith, Canadian Angus Association CEO. “The event will demonstrate how our breed development tools, such as performance programs and genomic testing, can impact the quality of beef produced in Canada.”

“There is a premium-paying market for a higher quality beef for anyone who can deliver it; the challenge is to focus on the right genetics to get that done,” says Larry Corah. “With the cattle you have now and the genetic tools available to improve, Canadian cattlemen are in a prime position to fill the demand. Quality beef catches more dollars. Today, it’s not unusual to see high-quality pens selling for $100 to $150 per head above base prices.”

The National Meat Training Centre at Olds College will play host to the Carcass 101 event. Recently

updated and expanded, this world-class facility is home to the Olds College Meat Processing program – the only course in North America that offers training in the complete meat process stream, from slaughter to retail.

Space is limited for Carcass 101, so early enrollment is recommended to avoid disappointment. Registration cost is $350 per participant and includes a welcome dinner reception on Tuesday, June 17, lunch and supper on Wednesday, June 18, and lunch on Thursday, June 19.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Pomeroy Inn and Suites at Olds College; call 1-855-800-8815 for reservations. Hotel accommodations are also available at the Best Western of Olds (phone 403-556-5900) or Ramada Olds (phone 403-507-8349). To register or learn more, contact the Canadian Angus Association office at 1-888-571-3580 or visit www.cdnangus.ca.

Carcass 101 Agenda Tuesday, June 17th 6:00 PM Carcass 101 banquetWednesday, June 18th9:00 AM Welcome, schedule and overview 9:30 AM Evaluation of live cattle11:15 AM Carcass parts and value12:00 PM Lunch1:00 PM Global difference in carcass utilization including new cuts2:30 PM Coffee break3:00 PM Carcass cutting demonstration4:30 PM Day 1 wrap up6:30 PM Evening meal

Thursday, June 198:45 AM Welcome to day 2 - overview9:00 AM Genetics of carcass traits9:45 AM Ultrasound- Is it still important?10:30 AM Coffee break11:00 AM Utilizing carcass data for the cow/calf producer11:45 AM Feeding Angus cattle12:30 PM Lunch 1:30 PM How 50K tests work2:00 PM Evaluation of carcass/cuts from day 13:15 PM Coffee break3:30 PM Growth of quality market & potential in Canada4:30 PM Wrap up (Schedule is subject to change.)

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I call my little column the “Real World”, trying my best to stay current with commercial cattle markets and influences that affect commercial beef producers. Ultimately, they are our number one customer, for those of us involved in the seed stock business. Many refer to the commercial industry as the “real world” of beef production, but those who are long term successful in the purebred business are in tune and have a strong grasp of the “real world”

In today’s social society, if someone refers to living in the “real world”, it has a negative tone or implication to it. The “real world” in beef production these days, seems more like fantasy land! New records are being set weekly for returns on the sale of all classes of beef production. Don’t get me wrong, it is well deserved and long overdue, but now that it has come to pass, after years and years of anticipation, it does seem a little like the dream has come true. I do realize that with the cost of production today, the levels of return that we are seeing are very much needed to keep producers involved in our industry. The other good news, is that the outlook into the future is extremely strong, high prices are being paid for cull cows and feeding heifers, which will make herd expansion extremely slow; keeping the supply tight and returns healthy for the next decade.

Again for those of us involved in the purebred seed stock industry, we just came off an unbelievable spring bull sale season, one that will be hard to duplicate. Personally, I was involved in spring bull sales that grossed in excess of fifteen million dollars. Absolutely phenomenal, for a couple of reasons, purebred breeders needed the boost as well as commercial producers after ten plus years of hard times and the other is, commercial producers could afford to spend it on quality bulls.

The biggest thing purebred breeders need to keep at the top of their mind is …culling! Keep quality high, each year the goal should be to have a better bull pen, not a bigger one. I can see it now, next spring when it comes time to make bull sale catalogues, producers will want to add ten more bulls because they barely had enough last year. 2014 was the perfect storm for bull sales, first off we had record salvage prices which meant any bull whose calves were questionable, feet were questionable, semen was questionable, attitude was questionable and so on, he was culled maybe for more than he originally cost. The second thing was the coldest winter in over twenty years, which proved devastating for semen testing herd bulls and other folks just panicked, even without testing and added extra bulls, making sure that they were covered.

I have already talked about the slow rebuild of the cow herd, we are not going to need more bulls anytime soon, what will be in demand, is better, more consistent bulls, backed by quality customer service. Keep your numbers moderate and quality high and you will gross as much or more than by adding another ten, which will actually reduce the value of your top group of bulls.

P.S. You can cut those ten bulls and sell them for $1500.00 each as steers, remember, not that long ago… you floored your bulls at $1500.00!

February 2014 Board Meeting Highlights

The Board of Directors met at Angus Central on Friday, February 14; Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16. Their meeting coincided with the Canadian Junior Angus Association Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) conference. The CAA and CJAA boards met Friday evening for an open discussion and exchange of ideas. The entire CAA Board joined the GOAL participants at the Saturday evening GOAL banquet. Sunday afternoon, GOAL participants visited Angus Central where the board provided tours of the building. Several directors stayed through Monday and participated in the remainder of the GOAL conference.

The board continued their work on Ownership Linkage, the way in which directors interact with and obtain feedback from members. They identified five key areas for this focus:Financial sustainabilityMember communicationsPromotion and advertisingField servicesMember services

The board will work with the Association on communicating messages to members. Starting in March, members who call the CAA office may be surveyed with a question on behalf of the board.

The board also continued the work that they started in September reviewing their policies. They anticipate that the policy review will be fully completed at the June meeting.

The Canadian Angus Commercial Identification Performance Program (CAIPP) was formally accepted and endorsed by the board. This program will launch in the second quarter of 2014.

The Quebec Angus Association formally requested a delay in taking their turn to host Convention in 2015. The board has elected to have the Canadian Angus Association host Convention 2015 with no regional host. The Convention rotation will be delayed by one year as a result. Quebec will host Convention 2016 the rotation shall follow: Alberta - 2017, BC - 2018, Maritimes - 2019 and Manitoba - 2020.

Six 50-year ‘Pioneer Member’ award recipients and two 75-year ‘Heritage Member’ award recipients have been confirmed to be recognized this year, with the first recipients to be acknowledged at Convention in June.

Communication was a significant topic of discussion throughout the meeting. The board reviewed both the CAA three-year Strategic Plan and the member communications strategy and discussed ways of communicating with existing and commercial members. While a new member communications strategy will be announced on February 21, the board and CAA staff will continue to investigate new opportunities and technologies for member communication.

March 2, 2014Lloydminster, Saskatchewan

Judge: Owen Legaarden, Paynton, SK

BLACK ANGUS

BULL CALFClass 4Born March 1 to 31, 20131. URS & Debbie Mueller, Cut Knife, SK with MJN Krugerrand 07A by EM Krugerrand 66W2. URS & Debbie Mueller, Cut Knife, SK with MJN Krugerrand 6A by EM Krugerrand 66W

Class 6Born January 1 to 31, 20131. Grant Lodge Farms, Edam, SK with Grant Lodge Upward 18A by Duralta 307R Upward 49Y 2. Grant Lodge Farms, Edam, SK with Grant Lodge Merritt 9A by CCC Merritt 030

BULL CALF CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION BULLGrant Lodge Farms, Edam, SK with Grant Lodge Upward 18A by Duralta 307R Upward 49Y

RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULLGrant Lodge Farms, Edam, SK with Grant Lodge Merritt 9A by CCC Merritt 030

Class 9Born March 1 to 31, 2012 1. Jonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Macklin, SK with JOLO Prison Break 24Z by DFCC 32T Future Breaker 69W2. Jonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Macklin, SK with JOLO Board Walk 23Z by DFCC 32T Future Breaker 69W

JUNIOR CHAMPION BULLJonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Macklin, SK with JOLO Prison Break 24Z by DFCC 32T Future Breaker 69W

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULLJonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Macklin, SK with JOLO Board Walk 23Z by DFCC 32T Future Breaker 69W

PEN OF YEARLING BULLS1. Jonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Macklin, SK with Lock Breakout 49A by DFCC 32T Future Breaker 69W and Big Break 50A by DFCC 32T Future Breaker 69W

GRAND CHAMPION PEN OF YEARLING BULLSJonathan Lock, Lock Farms, Ltd., Macklin, SK

RED ANGUS

PAIR OF BULLSClass 1 1. Ockerman Angus, Dewberry, AB2. Ockerman Angus, Dewberry, AB

GROUP OF FOUR BULLSClass 21. Ockerman Angus, Dewberry, AB

BULL CALFClass 5Born February 1 to 28, 20131. Dave and Erica Ockerman, Dewberry, AB with Red Deo Mountain Man 12A by Red Wildman Bazinga 010X2. Jock Ockerman, Dewberry, AB with Red Jock Creed 9A by Red DMM Creed 34Y

Class 6Born January 1 to 31, 20131. Jock Ockerman, Dewberry, AB with Red Jock Shocker 2A by Red DMM Creed 34Y

BULL CALF CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION BULLDave and Erica Ockerman, Dewberry, AB with Red Deo Mountain Man 12A by Red Wildman Bazinga 010X

RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULLJock Ockerman, Dewberry, AB with Red Jock Shocker 2A by Red DMM Creed 34Y

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E arly recognition and treatment of kidney disease in cattle can often have a very favourable prognosis. The capacity of the

kidneys is great; so often we may not see any specific clinical signs until two thirds of the total kidneys’ capacity is damaged. There are many causes of toxic damage to the kidneys but this article will focus on the infectious causes of kidney disease resulting in what veterinarians call pyelonephritis (pus and infection in the kidneys). The infection results from common bacteria which gain access to the kidneys from the bloodstream. Kidneys are essentially blood filters. The other area of access is up the urinary tract and urinary retention from partial blockage which encourages growth of bacteria and infection. Kidney infections are generally individual animal problems and cows may have the history of a prior infection from a retained placenta, mastitis, pneumonia etc. These infections suppress the immune function and allow the seed of bacteria to gain access to the kidneys. In cattle one of the very first clinical signs is weight loss. I see more of these cases in late pregnancy or right after calving. The pregnant cow must essentially filter both hers and the fetus’s blood. This taxes the filtering ability of kidneys, which is why this is the most common time to acquire kidney infection. Cows carrying twins have this problem compounded. Any time there is extreme weight loss for no apparent reason have the animal checked by your veterinarian. They can palpate the left kidney and the ureters (tubes going from the kidneys to the bladder). A urine sample can be obtained and checked for blood, bacteria, pus cells and other parameters necessary to rule in or out kidney infection. Blood samples can be taken and the white blood cell count may be up. Other parameters such as blood urea nitrogen (BUN) only go up once the kidneys have been severely damaged and by then the prognosis is very poor. My experience has been if cattle are still eating and drinking well and kidney disease has been diagnosed, prognosis with treatment is very favourable. If appetite has been suppressed the BUN is too high and often in spite of vigorous treatment like intravenous fluids prognosis is very poor. There are many more cases of kidney infection out there than we realize. This has been made evident to me by the large number I have seen when autopsying cows under the BSE testing program. Both kidneys will be severely infected and have very little normal function left. The common history is the farmer noticed weight loss but

KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATTLE By Roy Lewis DVM

no other symptom and then the cow quits eating and died shortly thereafter. Most of these cows can be saved and go on to lead productive lives or at least be taken to slaughter the following year if caught early enough. I am sure a number of these cows died on producers farms with no diagnosis prior to the BSE testing. Producers may notice increased frequency of urination or pain at urination. Look closely at the urine especially at the end of the urination process for signs of pus or blood (red coloured). This will provide a clue kidney infection may be advancing. In cattle there are also many causes of red urine from bacillary hemoglobinuria (redwater), phosphorus deficiency to a red dye excreted when on clover. All these and many other causes of red urine can sometimes make the specific diagnosis more difficult. The most common bacteria causing kidney infection in cattle is very responsive to penicillin. There are two keys in treatment. First the earlier the better before more permanent kidney damage is done. Secondly the length of treatment must be adequate to completely clear the infection to avoid a relapse. Treatment periods for at least 14 days in my experience most often will avoid the relapses. This most definitely will entail treating daily with procaine penicillin for the first few days till noticeable improvement. Then several long acting shots the required days apart will stretch treatment out to the two weeks. A common mistake is stopping treatment too early when attitude improves and the urine clears. This is a smouldering infection and will come back if not completely cleared. As with any relapse the second time treatment is much more difficult as the infection becomes deep seeded. If the cattle remain thin long after treatment there has probably been permanent damage to the kidneys. These cattle are like time bombs and with impaired kidney function are unlikely to reproduce and could eventually succumb to kidney failure. They might be best being culled before the condition worsens. Kidney infections are sporadic occurrences across the prairies. Every herd experiences them from time to time but with careful observation (always keep an eye on body condition score) early intervention and correct treatment the results are often gratifying. Penicillin is still a very effective drug as it is concentrated and excreted through the kidneys and subsequently the urine. Let’s try and treat more of these conditions as they are, even with labour included, a cheaper treatment with a favourable outcome if caught early enough.

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CAA Communications Strategy Released and Distributed on Friday, February 21st, 2014

Executive SummaryYour Canadian Angus Association is excited about the challenge of communicating with a broad membership base with diverse needs and wants. To this end, your CAA is 100% committed to communicating with you in exactly the manner in which you wish to be communicated with. We want to hear and learn from you on YOUR terms!

To establish what your needs are, every CAA member is requested to complete the Member Communications Preferences that was sent to every member in January 2014. The Member Communications Preferences document can be completed on paper as it was sent to you or online by following the link on www.cdnangus.ca to http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e8vvv22dhr88wzrw/a01b5hruyuus1/questions.

Your Communications Preferences will form the basis of how your CAA will communicate with you. There will be three primary means of communicating: electronic, multimedia and mailings. All communications will be made available in each of these means and your CAA hopes to reach you by more than one of these methods.

When economically feasible, CAA Member Communications will be made available in both official languages.

More than ever before, the Canadian Angus Association Board of Directors wants to hear from its membership and will do so as a form of Ownership Linkage, their primary means of learning what CAA members think, want and need, so they can better determine the vision for our Association. To accomplish this, please expect to be asked, maybe more than ever before, throughout the year, your opinion and impression on various topics. This quest for input will come to you through our social media sites, our website, in person and by telephone calls.

In a pledge never made before, each CAA member will be engaged at least once every calendar year through one of the means detailed in the complete Communications Strategy. Please consider this your guarantee!

Historical and Current State of CAA CommunicationsYour Canadian Angus Association faces a challenging opportunity: never in our 108-year history have there been so many broadly differentiated methods for communicating with our membership, nor such demand for every method. Our membership has always included all ages (from Juniors to those receiving 50, 75 and 100 year membership Pioneer and Heritage awards) and we have placed our trust in one primary and one secondary method of member communications—primary: a printed publication and secondary: direct mail. During this time of rapid technological change and immediate information exchange, your CAA believes our obligation is to lead into the new generation of Association communication while assuring YOU still receive what YOU need.

Through new technology, we can reach our membership more immediately and less expensively than both of these historically accepted means. To assure you get the information you want and need as quickly and cost effectively as possible, we must utilize new and diverse technology.

We also realize that not everyone adopts all new forms of technology transfer. And our commitment to you is this: we will not adopt a primary form of communication that you as a member do not or will not use.

Our New CAA Communications ObjectiveOur commitment to you is this: your CAA will communicate with you in one of your top three preferred means of communication. We will learn what these are when you complete your Member Communications Preferences; this will become as important to us as your address and phone number. You will choose how you hear from your CAA.

YOUR Responsibility, as a CAA MemberIn the package you received from your CAA within the past month containing your Member Details and Spring Calving Herd Inventory, the top sheet is your Member Communications Preferences; please fill this out and return it or complete it online by following the link on http://www.cdnangus.ca to:http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e8vvv22dhr88wzrw/a01b5hruyuus1/questions. It should take no more than 10 minutes to answer the questions.

Further, as we create more ‘touchpoints’ between you and your CAA, we encourage our members to share greater information with us than you ever have before. We believe there is interest in, and we will share within our various platforms of communication, information you share with us such as:• Your bull and female sale results, public or private;• Acknowledgements, recognition and awards that you or others receive;• Marriages, births, anniversaries, graduations, key personal moments, etc.;• Human interest stories.

Your Association’s Commitment to YOU as a CAA Member We want to hear from YOU! And we WILL Face-to-Face or Voice-to-Voice, at least once each yearYour CAA Board of Directors employs a self-management system called Policy Governance. One of the most important components of Policy Governance is “Ownership Linkage”. Ownership Linkage refers to the Board ‘reaching out’ to you, the CAA member and their electorate, to hear what you think, listening to your needs and wants to assist the Board in building their vision for the Canadian Angus Association. To support this, the CAA wants to communicate with you in a manner that is more active than what we’ve done in the past. We want to engage you in communication that is two-way, so you have the opportunity to tell your CAA what you think, need and want… and so we can listen to you… and learn, in English and, when viable, in French as well.

Starting in 2014, your CAA is pledging to engage you, in person or through telephone conversation, at least once during each calendar year that you are an active CAA member. There is a good chance you will be engaged multiple times each year, but if you don’t typically contact your CAA office or speak to board members or staff at events, please know that we will be seeking you out to talk to you.

Methods of Member Communication As stated above, all members will receive communication in at least one of the top three methods you have identified through the completion of your Member Communications Preferences. Please note that we are not using your responses to establish this plan, but given the broad means by which we’ve committed to communicating with you, you will pick the means and we’ll make it happen.

Your CAA will utilize three primary means of communicating with you: mail, electronic and multimedia. Please see the list below for existing and new methods of communication we will employ to share Association and industry developments with you as well as engage you to hear what you think, need and want.

Electronic Communication- We will continue our practice of monthly electronic newsletters e-mailed and posted on the CAA website;- This will be the primary means of sending immediate information;- More frequent ‘e-blasts’ may occur based on press releases and message urgency;- Paid advertising opportunities will be unveiled over the next two years- Re-launch of your CAA website by this fall in an easier-to-navigate format;- Revised and re-launched CAA Member(formerly Breeder) Handbook this fall;- Begin sending text messages to members who wish to receive them with specific information or links to such;- Increased reliance on social media, continuing our current efforts while exploring new opportunities

Multimedia Communication- Commencing in the third quarter of 2014, we will begin bringing you Angus Central Television or AC-TV, a quarterly news update broadcast that will be available online. For those of you who do not actively or regularly use a computer, tablet or smartphone, we will send a DVD with AC-TV for you to watch, in the comfort of your living room, on your own television screen.

- While our primary objective is to produce AC-TV programs four times each year, if you appreciate it and cost effectiveness supports, we will move to offering AC-TV every two months in hopes of monthly production, should demand warrant.- After the first year of AC-TV, we will launch an associated sponsorship/advertising opportunity where you will be able to purchase time on this broadcast to promote your operation.- We will expand our use of video sharing sites (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) to share instructional videos and presentations we hope will benefit you and add value to your Canadian Angus Association membership experience.

Mailings- A number of our members prefer their communications to come in the mail. Your CAA has a very clear objective with our ‘rethink’ on member communications: we will communicate with you, our members, in at least one of the top three ways that you prefer. If you identify that you want to receive your information by mail, you shall receive it in this manner. It might not be in the form of a glossy print publication, but you’ll get it. We promise you this.- And, as identified in the point above, even if you don’t own a computer but do own a DVD player, you will receive each new AC-TV broadcast by mail on a DVD to watch at your convenience.- Further, we will increase our communication with your regional/provincial association and assure their publications include the expansive and detailed Angus news and information you want and need.

Communicating with our Nation’s Commercial Cattlemen, our Bull Buyers We have determined the following four key priorities with respect to commercial cattlemen:1. Facilitate their interest in purchasing registered Angus bulls and assuring that ownership is transferred to them;2. Have ‘Angus Pride’ to buy and use Angus tags, branding their calves as Angus;3. Selling cattle at designated fall feeder calf sales and working with designated feedlots;4. Provide assistance with networking between all industry sectors by: a. a revised Angus Marketplace on our CAA website; b. making other buyers or links in the value chain aware when Angus cattle are being sold (i.e. privately, commercially, large sales, et al) assuring everyone has opportunity to purchase.

To assist with the priorities identified above, we have further established three key objectives to reach and engage our ‘best friends’, Canada’s commercial cow/calf operators who buy bulls.1) Enhance our database of contact information to include increased means of engagement, including e-mail addresses, websites and mobile numbers for the purpose of texting;2) Creation of mechanism for CAA members to access and promote to this list, while maintaining confidentiality of their commercial buyers’contact information. By the end of this year, we will share with you our service plan to send flyers, brochures and even catalogues to your specified target geographic location within our national commercial mailing list. At this same time, we will NEVER share this list with anyone within our Association, or any other group or business, to assure you that your buyers’ contact information will NEVER be shared with your fellow Angus producers and competitors.

Increased Opportunities for CAA Members to Advertise Further to the point raised just above regarding your new ability to have your promotions targeted to our CAA commercial mailing list for a fee, in addition to new advertising access through our e-blasts and broadcast, we will also be announcing new electronic advertising opportunities over the next two years. Revamped Angus Marketplace on your CAA website:• Remove existing website and searchable database;• Replace with weekly e-mail listing upcoming member sales (including private treaty sales) and requests received by the office (buyers looking for cattle or genetics, international visitors looking for work experience, tour groups, etc.) and posted online (similar to Feeder Calf Listing but with a purebred focus).

Additional Means of Communication Posters and Advertisements:• CAA field staff will provide Canadian Angus posters at targeted locations with messaging supporting our national Angus cause;• We will continue with our annual Canadian Cattlemen magazine two-page full-colour advertisement of Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed feeder calf sales in their August or September issue;• Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed feeder calf and bred heifer sale posters will be provided to auction markets with date, time and sale location for each participating location;• Advertising and branding supplies will be provided for regions/provinces to use.

Bull sale packages will be made available to every CAA member for your bull sale including:• Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed tag order forms;• Allflextag information;• Upon request, Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed coffee cups. Cups will be provided free of charge and members will pay for shipping.

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Attention Canadian Angus BreedersThis is to all Canadian Angus Breeders who may have interest in consigning to a sale for Straight Bred Canadian Angus Cattle (only) during the week of Agribition.

Sale would be open to Black or Red Females as well as semen and embryos. The sale will be held off site, with transportation from Agribition provided.

All items regarding the production of the sale would be decided by the consignors of the sale.

If you have interest in consigning and helping organize a sale like this, please call me. I would be interested in hearing your ideas by the first of June.

For more information contact:Walter Brown, Carlyle, SK

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M.C. Quantock Bull Sale January 25, 2014 Lloydminster, SK

Auctioneers: John Blacklock and Chris Poley

Sale Results 360 Bulls Averaged $4,573.00

Lazy S Ranch Bull Power Sale 2014January 25, 2014 Mayerthorpe, AB

Auctioneer: Don J. Raffan

Sale Results204 Bulls Averaged $4,732.00

High Selling BullLot 84- Red Destiny 598A by GGRR VOY Red Destiny 32Wsold for $15,000.00

High Selling Black Angus BullsLot 189- GTA Black Biz by S A V Bismarck 5682 sold for $7,200.00Lot 190- GTA Black Up 82A by Sitz Upward 307R sold for $7,200.00

High Selling Red Angus BullLot 172- NLDA Lazy S 715A by Red Red-Rock Unique 38X sold for $6,400.00

High Selling Black Beefmaker BullsLot 120- (¾ Simmental ¼ Angus) sold for $7,400.00Lot 125- (7/8 Simmental 1/8 Angus) sold for $7,400.00

High Selling Red Beefmaker BullLot 167- (¾ Simmental ¼ Angus) sold for $7,000.00

5th Annual Moving On Bull Sale Carlrams Ranching Ltd.

February 7, 2014 Cut Knife, SK

Auctioneer: Louis Balog Sale Results33 Hereford 2 Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,078.79 9.5 RNRFlicek Black Angus Bulls Averaged $5,268.42 Bred Heifers Averaged $1,587.50 Open Heifers Averaged $1,122.50 High Selling Black Angus Lot RNRF 307A - RNRF Outlaw 307A sired by RNRF Outlaw 220Y, half interest was purchased by 20/20 Angus, Paynton, SK for $7,000.00

MJT Cattle Co. Ltd. Hereford & Angus 20th Annual “Back To The Basics”

Bull Sale February 8, 2014 Wainwright, AB

Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Results 33 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls Averaged $4,893.94 72 Two Year Old Angus Bulls Averaged $4,729.17 105 Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,780.17 3 Yearling Black Angus Bulls Averaged $2,566.67 Total Gross $509,700.00

Chapman Cattle Co. 100% Forage-Developed Bull Sale

February 13, 2014Stettler, AB

Auctioneer: Don RaffanSale Management: Chapman Cattle Co.

Sale ResultsTotal Sale Grossed $353,496.00 and Averaged $4,532.00

High Selling BullChapman Equation 2611Z sired by Crowfoot Equation 5793R was purchased by Bill Armstrong, Eastend, SK for $7,500.00

M & J Farms Simmental & Angus Bull Sale

February 13, 2014Russell, MB

Auctioneer: Ward Cutler

Sale Results 22 Two Year Old Simmental Bulls Averaged $5341.0011 Two Year Old Simm Angus Bulls Averaged $4509.0014 Two Year Old Angus Bulls Averaged $5186.0047 Two Year Old Bulls Grossed $239,700.00 andAveraged $5100.00

High Selling Simm Angus BullLot 26-MJ Black Ransom 23Z by Mader P Blk Rasom 23U sold to Smolinski Farms, Arborg, MB for $5750.00

High Selling Angus BullsLot 37-Red MLG Canyon 36Z by Red Soo Line T100 9125 sold to Seven M Livestock, Duchess, AB for $7000.00Lot 47-MLG Pioneer 20Z JL Pioneer 0062 sold to Midnight Oil Land & Livestock, Redvers, SK for $6100.00

Early Sunset Bull & Female Sale 2014February 28, 2014

Edam, SKAuctioneer: Don J Raffan

Sale Management : Optimal Bovines Inc. Sale Results 30 Angus & Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,437.0016 Open Angus & Simmental Heifers Averaged $2,569.0046 Lots Grossed $144,200.00 and Averaged $3,134.00

High Selling BullLot 10 – Early Sunset Chisum 27A by S Chisum 6175 sold to Breed Creek Angus, Mankota, SK for $7,800.00

High Selling FemaleLot 38 – Early Sunset Burgess 11A by S Chisum 6175 sold to Tom Neustaetder, Crystal City, MB for $3,800.00

Stewart Cattle Co. & Guests Bull SaleFebruary, 27, 2014

Neepawa, MBAuctioneer: Brent Carey

Sale Results42 Bulls Averaged $4,394.005 Replacement Heifers Averaged $2,160.00

Double Bar D “Best of Both Worlds”Simmental & Red Angus

Bull & Female Sale February 15, 2014

Grenfell, SKAuctioneers: Danny Skeels and Don Oberg Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Results60 Fleckvieh Bulls Averaged $5,655.83 35 Purebred Simmental Bulls Averaged $4,841.43 18 Simm/Angus Bulls Averaged $4,869.44 18 Red Angus Bulls Averaged $3,122.22 15 Swan Lake Bulls Averaged $4,420.00 10 Fleckvieh Heifers Averaged $4,930.00 15 Purebred Simmental Heifers Averaged $4,320.00 13 Simm/Angus Heifers Averaged $3,092.31 38 Heifers Grossed $154,300.00 Averaged $4,060.53 146 Bulls Grossed $718,950.00 Averaged $4,924.32 Total Sale Grossed $873,250.00 High Selling Red Angus Bull Lot 156- Red Dimler Label 879Z sired by Red YY Design King 522R was purchased by Morgan, Sigurdson, Ste. Rose, MB for $4,200.00

High Selling Simm/Angus BullsLot 74- Double Bar D Tremendous C12A sired by O C C Tremendous 619T was purchased by Shane Stamiris, Oyen, AB for $6,500.00

Lot 75- Double Bar D Tremendous C16A sired by O C C Tremendous 619T was purchased by Shane Stamiris, Oyen, AB for $6,200.00

High Selling Simm/Angus Heifer Lot 156- Double Bar D C15A sired by O C C Tremendous 619T was purchased by Daryl Wendland, Grants Pass, OR for $6,200.00

Lewis Farms 29th Annual Bull SaleFerbruary 22, 2014Spruce Grove, AB

Auctioneers: Brent Carey and Dan Skeels

Sale Results53 Black Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $7,665.0045 Black Simmental Extra Age Bulls Averaged $7,191.0037 Red Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $7,006.0021 Red Simmental Extra Age Bulls Averaged $6,940.0036 Fullblood Simmental Yearlings Averaged $7,118.0013 Fullblood Simmental Extra Age Bulls Averaged $9,019.0022 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $6,579.0019 Black Angus Extra Age Bulls Averaged $6,736.0016 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,125.009 Red Angus Extra Age Bulls Averaged $5,750.00271 Bulls Averaged $6,813.00

High Selling Black Angus Yearling Lot 803- LFE BA Lewis 330A by S A V Harvestor 0338 sold to Circle 7/ Kelly Oberle, Shaunavon, SK and Labatte Simmentals for $16,000.00

High Selling Black Angus Extra Age Bull Lot 911- LFE BA Lewis 3010Z by S A V 707 Rito 9969 sold to David Brozik, Winner, South Dakota for $20,000.00

High Selling Red Angus Yearling Lot 614- Red LFE RA Lewis 387A by Red Northine Fat Tony 605U sold to Golden Sunset Ranch, Vermilion, AB for $7,000.00

High Selling Red Angus Extra Age Bull Lot 700- Red LFE Lewis 3110Z by Red LFE Ayers Rock 416X sold to Cleveley Cattle Co., Ellescott, AB for $7,500.00

Benlock Bull & Female SaleFebruary 27, 2014

Grandora, SKAuctioneer: Mike Fleury

Sale Results 32.5 Bulls Averaged $4,495.006 Purebred Heifers Averaged $2,125.0022 Commercial Bred Heifers Averaged $1,625.0013 Private Treaty Bulls Averaged $3,500.00Total Sale Grossed $240,087.00

High Selling Yearling BullLot 1 - Benlock Benson 17A sired by HF Alaskan 94T, half interest was purchased by Bob Switzer, Sandy Bar Ranch, Aneroid, SK for $7,000.00

High Selling 2-Year-Old BullsLot 5 - Benlock Alaskan 103Z sired by HF Alaskan 94T, was purchased by R Valley Co., Assiniboia, SK for $7,400.00Lot 4 - Benlock Alaskan 149Z sired by HF Alaskan 94T, was purchased by David Message, Ormiston, SK for $7,400.00

High Selling Purebred HeiferLot 41 - Benlock Evening Tinge 159Z sired by HF Alaskan 94T, was purchased by Greg Barber, Leslie, SK for $2,400.00

Volume Buyer Commercial Bred Heifers Remington Land & Cattle, Morse, SK

Early Sunset Bull & Female Sale 2014February 28, 2014

Edam, SKAuctioneer: Don Raffan

Sale Management: Optimal Bovines Inc.

Sale Results 30 Angus & Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,437.0016 Open Angus & Simmental Heifers Averaged $2,569.0046 Lots Grossed $144,200.00 and Averaged $3,134.00

High Selling BullLot 10 – Early Sunset Chisum 27A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Breed Creek Angus, Mankota, SKfor $7,800.00

High Selling FemaleLot 38 – Early Sunset Burgess 11A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Tom Neustaetder, Crystal City, MB for $3,800.00

19th Annual Herd Master Bull SaleFebruary 26, 2014

Camrose, AB

Sale Results122 Lots Grossed $8,96,500.00 and Averaged $7,348.36

High Selling LotsLot 83- NUG Royal Red 324A sired by LFE Black Lakota 385W was purchased by Meadow Acres/ Canadian Sires.com for $67,000.00

Lot 58- NUG Hemi 333A sired by Bar KR Avalanche 52X was purchased by Rendezvous Farms for $20,000.00

Lot 53- NUG Romeo 401A sired by Double Bar D Chesapeake was purchased by Lake Bend Land & Cattle for $16,000.00

Lot 116- RF Throttled 311A sired by 3D Blk Full Throttle 483X was purchased by Outlaw Cattle Company for $15,000.00

Ward’s Red Angus & Guests 6th Annual Bull Sale

March 1, 2014 Saskatoon, SK

Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Results14 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,078.57 15 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,896.67 7 Red Angus Fall Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,357.14 2 Black Angus Fall Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,100.0038 Lots Grossed $140,250.00 and Averaged $3,690.79

High Selling Red Angus Yearling Bulls Lot 1- Red Ward’s Future 2A sired by Red Howe Bold Future 86T was purchased by K & K Ringrose, Beechy, SK for $4000.00 Lot 12 - Red Ward’s Apex 15A sired by Red Ward’s Bold Future 39X was purchased by Windy Poplars Farm, Wynyard, SK for $4,000.00

High Selling Black Angus Yearling Bull Lot 36- Isla Bank Bismarck 1302 sired by S A V Bismarck 5682 was purchased by Windy Willows Farm, Hodgeville, SK for $10,100.00

High Selling Red Angus Fall Yearling Bull Lot 30- Red Ward’s Divide 153Z sired by Red NCJ Mystified 16X was purchased by Mike Johnson, Outlook, SK for $5000.00

High Selling Black Angus Fall Yearling Bull Lot 33- Ward’s Mystified 162Z sired by Red NCJ Mystified 16X was purchased by Triangle D Land & Cattle, Hanley, SK for $4200.00

Late calvers are a fact of life, but it is especially frustrating when it is one of your better producers. If your calving season is longer than 2 to 3 months catching up a late calver can be a real problem; however, I might be able to provide a few suggestions to help these girls become valued members of your herd.

In order to maintain a 12-month calving interval most cows really have only about 42 days, or 2 cycles to get pregnant. I will explain: The average gestation length is 283 days; 365 - 283 leaves 82 open days. But, at least 40 of these days are required to clean up the uterus and resume normal ovarian cyclicity leaving 82 - 40 = 42 days, or two 21-day cycles, for pregnancy to be established. Cows that have been compromised through poor nutrition or disease will require even more days before they begin to cycle; this could be as many as 50 or 60 at the very least. Twins, retained placenta, inadequate mineral supplementation, are commonly cited explanations for delayed cyclicity yet the most common cause may be inadequate energy in the diet. Most of us overwinter cattle with dried hay and in many cases, despite how nicely it was put up, the energy provided by feeding hay alone is not enough to support lactation and the resumption of cyclicity; especially, if you are calving during the winter or early spring. Inadequate energy in the ration is even worse for first-calf heifers because they must also meet their demands for growth. Protein content of the diet certainly must be considered as well. Most of us produce feed of different qualities and feed testing is a very useful way to allow you to manage your feed supplies to your best advantage.

Cows and heifers should be cycling before the onset of the breeding season.

The first post-calving heat is often “silent” – ovulation occurs, but the animal does not display estrus. Not even a bull will detect this heat. The second heat may not be that great either. In fact, cows that have had 2, 3 or more heats before the beginning of the breeding season are more likely to become pregnant early in the breeding season than those that do not.

Bull issues and abortion are other causes of delayed pregnancy.

What can we do to help these cows catch up? I once believed an old tale that it would take 5 years for a cow to be moved back to the first 3 weeks of the calving season. Of course it depends on how far she got behind! My

personal experience has been that with good nutrition and reliable bull power a 6-week gain in a single year is relatively easy to achieve. Of course, one of the best nutritional sources in my arsenal is “Vitamin Green Grass”! Banked grass from last fall is not likely to fit the bill. If your breeding season is to begin before grass is available then supplementing with grain and possibly a protein supplement along with minerals and vitamins will be necessary.

CIDRs may be used to shorten the number of days to conception.

Another way to catch up late calvers is to employ estrus synchronization. Estrogens, prostaglandins and other injections are not the ticket; the single best thing you can do is to use a CIDR® (Controlled Internal Drug Release) intravaginal progesterone-releasing device. The sustained progesterone concentrations achieved through the use of the CIDR have been shown to mimic the kind of progesterone profiles typical of a cycling cow and will initiate normal estrous cycles in non-cycling cows.

Most estrus synchronization protocols involve the placement of a CIDR for 7 to 8 days. Longer may result in poor quality ovulations and lowered pregnancy rates; therefore, 7 days should be sufficient when using a CIDR to advance cyclicity. When the CIDR is removed it is a good idea to inject prostaglandin F2alpha (or an analogue) i.e. Lutalyse®, Estrumate®, Estroplan® intramuscularly to ensure that estrus will occur. Also, if the uterus has even a mild infection the prostaglandin will help to clean it up. But remember, as I mentioned already, prostaglandin F2alpha alone will not induce estrus in non-cycling animals, only exposure to progesterone.

Wait until at least 6 weeks post-calving before inserting a CIDR.

Uterine repair requires 6 weeks to be completed. Prior to that, there may be low-grade bacterial infections that can flourish under the influence of progesterone from the CIDR. Furthermore, research has shown that the use of a CIDR to decrease the number of days to conception in cows that calved less than 50 days before offered no benefit over doing nothing at all. You must also consider your bull power if you are using natural service. I would conservatively suggest no more than 5 to 6 animals be treated at a time for breeding with a single mature bull.

Biography:Dr. Colin Palmer is an Associate Professor of Theriogenology (Animal Reproduction) at theWestern College of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Nova Scotia, Dr. Palmer worked inmixed practices in Ontario and British Columbia and has owned/operated a practice inSaskatchewan. Dr. Palmer along with his wife Kim and children Lauren, Emily and Carter run aherd of purebred Red Angus cattle under the KC Cattle Co. name.

Catching up late calvers

Belvin Angus Second Annual Bull SaleMarch 4, 2014

Innisfail, ABAuctioneer: Ryan Dorran

Sale Results65 Bulls Grossed $285,600.00 and Averaged $4,363.00

High Selling BullsLot 4- Belvin Airwolf 4’13 by BC Lookout 7024 sold to Lucky Draw Cattle Co., Maidstone, SK for $10,000.00

Lot 43- Belvin Exit Strategy 43’13 by Belvin Panic Switch 2’11 sold to 6U Cattle Co Ltd., Manning, AB for $8,250.00

Lot 22- Belvin Alloy 22’13 by Belvin Rebel 33’05 sold to Huxley Colony, Huxley, AB for $7,500.00

Lot 46- Belvin Alamo 46’13 by Belvin Rebel 33’05 sold to Huxley Colony, Huxley, AB for $7,500.00

Lot 39- Belvin Estado 39’13 by Belvin Tres Marias Patron 205 sold to RoyMac Angus and Currie Angus, Paynton, SK for $7,000.00

Palmer Charolais- Nielson Land & Cattle Co. Bull Sale

March 3, 2014Bladworth, SK

Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Management: By Livestock

Sale Results 14 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,786.0016 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,322.007 Two Year Old Charolais Bulls Averaged $6,057.0035 Yearling Charolais Bulls Averaged $4,349.005 Angus Open Heifers Averaged $2,060.0072 Bulls Grossed $300,750.00 and Averaged $4,177.00

High Selling Red Angus Yearling BullLot 72- Red NRA Arson 230A, sired by Red Brylor Arson 3Y sold to Brylor Ranch, Pincher Creek, AB for $5,800.00

High Selling Black Angus Yearling BullLot 45- NRA Breakaway 27A, sired by Eastondale Break Away 32’07 sold to Ivan Carpenter, Hanley, SK for $5,100.00

High Selling Charolais Two Year Old BullLot 38- HVA Quicksilver 99Z, sired by HTA Countdown 9103W sold to K McLeod Farms, Biggar, SK for $8,000.00

High Selling Charolais Yearling BullLot 7- HVA Nevada 146A, sired by CSS Sir Jr Navigator 44Y sold to Gord Miller, Milk River, AB for for $7,500.00

Brooking Angus RanchMarch 3, 2014Radville, SK

Sale Management: Bohrson Marketing

High Selling LotsLot 1- Brooking Decision 331 sired by S A V Harvestor 0338 was purchased by Ring Creek Angus, AB for $16,500.00

Lot 10- Brooking Bar Code 340 sired by Sitz Right Answer 506Y was purchased by Ellingson Angus, ND for $9,250.00

Lot 2- Brooking Direction 332 sired by Connealy Stimulus 8419 was purchased by Rivercrest Angus, AB for $9,500.00

Lot 14- Brooking Monarch 382 sired by Wiwa Creek Monarch 53’08 was purchased by To A Cross Ranch, OK for $9,250.00

Lot 4- Brooking Not Guilty 326 sired by Soo Line Motive 9016 was purchased by Daines Angus and Severtson Land and Cattle, AB for $8,500.00

Cattleman’s Connection Black Angus Bull Sale March 7, 2014 Brandon, AB

Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Management: Douglas J. Henderson and Associates

Sale Results95 Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,300.00

High sellersLot 11- Brookmore Zorzal 185A sired by WAF Zorzal 321U sold to Trevor Shamanski for $12,250.00

Lot 97- HBH Anchor 303A sired by TC Aberdeen 759 sold to Greenbush Angus for $11,000.00

Kuntz Farms Bull Sale 2014March 8, 2014Balgonie, SK

Auctioneer: Ryan DorranSale Management: Optimal Bovines Inc.

Sale Results 28 Bulls Averaged $3,693.006 Open Red Angus Heifers Averaged $2,560.00

High Selling BullsLot 49A- Red K F Arbor 49A by Red NCJ Mystified 16X sold to Adair Angus, Wolseley, SK for $9,000.00Lot 44A- Red K F Mystery Man 44A by Red NCJ Mystified 16X sold to Bridgeway Farms, Wawota, SK for $6,600.00Lot 40A- Red K F Sizzler 40A by Red SSS Staunch 64Y sold to Goad Family Angus, Clandonald, AB and David Mohr for $6,000.00

High Selling Open HeiferLot 6A- Red K F Miss Pathy 6A by Red SSS Staunch 64Y OSF sold to Goad Family Angus, Clandonald, AB & Corona Creek Cattle Co., Bashaw, AB for $5,700.00

Alberta Cattle Breeders AssociationCalgary Bull Sale

March 6, 2014Calgary, AB

Auctioneers: Don Raffan and Bob Balog

Sale Results13 Angus Bulls Averaged $3,546.151 Gelbvieh Bulls Averaged $2,500.0087 Hereford Bulls Averaged $5,193.6810 Ranch Horses Averaged $6,738.6411 Heifers (Pen of 5) Averaged $6,738.64101 Bulls Averaged $4,954.95122 Lots Grossed $649,325.00 and Averaged $5,322.34.00

High Selling Angus Bull Lot 135- RPM Ask Him RLP 5A by S A V Net Worth 4200 sold to Uplands Ranch, Airdrie, AB for $5,200.00

High Selling Pen of HeifersLot 608- Heifers sold to Bircham Ranch, Piapot, SK for $7,500.00

Top Volume BuyersGuenther Ranch, Consort, ABJ & B MacGougan, Coronation, ABMiller Ranches Ltd., Hanceville, BCPipeline Grazing Co-op, Medicine Hat, ABVegreville Colony, Vegreville, AB

Canada’s Red, White and Black Bull SaleMarch 15, 2014Moose Jaw, SK

Auctioneer: Scott Johnstone

Sale Results11 Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $2,955.005 Hereford Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,000.0023 Hereford Two Year-Old Bulls Averaged $3,495.005 Limousin Yearling Bulls Averaged $2,460.002 Limousin Two Year-Old Bulls Averaged $3,625.0046 Bulls Grossed $147,400.00 and Averaged $3,205.00

Top Selling Angus BullsLot 62- Bar B Xception 35A by Youngdale Xception 12X sold to Hilltop Cattle Co., Carlyle, SK for $4,000.00

Lot 65- BLS Windfall 21A sired by PVF Windfall SCC 9005 sold to Hilltop Cattle Co., Carlyle, SK for $4,000.00

95th Annual Pride of The Prairies Bull Sale

March 2-3, 2014Lloydminster, SK/AB

Auctioneer: Dan Skeels

Sale Results9 Charolais Averaged $3,933.001 Horned Hereford Averaged $3,200.002 Polled Hereford Averaged $4,150.003 Limousin Averaged $3,233.00 10 Black Angus Averaged $4,420.004 Red Angus Averaged $3,650.003 Simmental Averaged $3,533.00Pen Bull Sale8 Charolais Averaged $3,788.009 Polled Hereford Averaged $3,278.001 Maine Anjou Averaged $2,100.002 Black Angus Averaged $3,050.0052 Overall Averaged $3,731.00

High Selling Lots Lot 61- Grant Lode Upward 18A by Duralta 307R Upward 49Y sold to Sheidaghan Angus, Maple Creek, SK for $8,200.00

Lot 75- Red Jock Shocker 2A by Red DMM Creed 34Y sold to Ernie and Myrna Lessner, Marwayne, AB for $4,600.00

Pen 62- Black Angus sold to Clifford Jamieson, Edam, SK for $3,100.00

Mar Mac & Guests Bull SaleMarch 5, 2014Brandon, MB

Auctioneer: Jerry Kanewischer

Sale ResultsRed Angus Bulls Averaged $3,302.00Black Angus Bulls Averaged $4,017.00Simmental Bulls Averaged $4,051.0079 Bulls Grossed $300,200.00 and Averaged $3,809.00

High Selling Red Angus BullsLot 23- Red Mar Mac Determined 31A sired by Red Lazy MC Detour 2W was purchased by Ken and Rebecca Mackenzie, Manning, AB for $6,100.00

Lot 2- Red Mar Mac Ambassador 56A sired by Red McRae’s Vision 50T was purchased by Routledge Farms, Lenore, MB for $5,100.00

Lot 24- Red Mar Mac Determined 70A sired by Red Lazy MC Detour 2W was purchased by T + S Farms, Rose Valley, SK for $5,000.00

Lot 14- Red Mar Mac Prowl 141A sired by Red Blair’s Prowler 214X was purchased by F Valley Farming, Spring Coulee, AB for $5,000.00

High Selling Black Angus BullsLot 33- Mar Mac Cornerstone 2A sired by S A V Final Answer was purchased by Troy Reynolds, Carberry, MB for $6,250.00

Lot 37- Mar Mac Aberdeen 63A sired by TC Aberdeen was purchased by Black Hawk Angus, Mather, MB for $5.600.00

Lot 35- Mar Mac Aberdeen 6A sired by TC Aberdeen was purchased by Joe Bouchard, Fisher Branch, MB for $5,500.00

Spring Creek Simmentals Pursuit of Perfection Bull Sale

March 6, 2014Moosomin, SK

Auctioneer: Steve DorranSale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Results78 Simmental Bulls Averaged $6,492.9416 Best Beef Bulls Averaged $4,578.1211 Black Angus Bulls Averaged $4,568.188 Red Angus Bulls Averaged $6,375.00113 Lots Grossed $690,950.00 and Averaged $6,023.00

High Selling Black Angus BullLot 115- RRAR Camaro 8A sired by S A V Camaro 9272 was purchased by Mark Walter, Lampman, SK for $6,000.00

High Selling Red Angus BullsLot 130- Red RRAR Detour 37A sired by Red Lazy MC Detour 2W was purchased by Nu Horizion Angus, Lipton, SK for $10,500.00

Lot 127- Red RRAR Detour 020A sired by Red Lazy MC Detour 2W was purchased by Chittick Herefords, Mayerthorpe, AB for $10,000.00

18th Annual KBJ Bull Sale 2014March 17, 2014

Clyde, ABAuctioneer: Steve Dorran

Sale Results 69 Yearlings Grossed $293,100.00 and Averaged $4,248.00

High Selling BullsLot 65- Red KBJ Poker Face 953A sired by Red KBJ Poker Face 1090Y sold to Hector Romero Gonzalez, Jalisco, Mexico for $16,500.00

Lot 1- KBJ Zorro 015A sired by WAF Zorzal 321U sold to Jones Land & Cattle, Barrhead, AB for $11,000.00

Lot 3- KBJ Zorzial 57A sired by WAF Zorzal 321U sold to Jim Hansen, Tawatinaw, AB for $10,000.00

Black Pearl Bull & Female SaleMarch 9, 2014

Tisdale, SKAuctioneer: Chris Poley

Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Results20 Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,347.5026 Yearling Heifers Averaged $1,996.1546 Lots Grossed $118,850.00 and Averaged $2,583.70

High Selling BullsLot 4A - Royal S. Net Worth 4A sired by S A V Net Worth 4200 was purchased by Bruce Willett, Naicam, SK for $5,250.00

Lot 10A - Royal S. Yellowstone sired by Soo Line Yellowstone 9286 was purchased by Dusty Inn Farms, Humboldt, SK for $4,750.00

High Selling HeifersLot 41A - Royal S. Pride Dolly 41A sired by Duralta 91T Rock Star 58X was purchased by Mainstream Genetics, Watrous, SK for $3,000.00

Lot 24A - Royal S. Blackbird 24A sired by Soo Line Yellowstone 9286 was purchased by Bellstar Angus, Lombardy, ONfor $2,800.00

Standard Hill Connection 2014 ResultsMaidstone, SKMarch 9, 2014

Auctioneer: Jerry Hewson

Sale Results 4 Yearling Hereford Bulls Averaged $4,500.0010.5 Two Year Old Hereford Bulls Averaged $3,861.9032 Yearling Angus Bulls Averaged $3,731.259 Open Hereford Heifers Averaged $2,155.5614 Open Angus Heifers Averaged $2,275.0069.5 Lots Grossed $229,200.00 and Averaged $3,297.84

High Selling Angus BullsLot 32- Standard Hill Finalist 342A sired by S A V Final Answer 0035 was purchased by ANL Robbins Ranching, Pincher Creek, AB for $7,500.00

Lot 59- Double P Adaptor 9A sired by Royal Adaptor DRCC 8061U was purchased by Lone Spruce Ranching, Edam, SK for $5,100.00 High Selling Angus HeifersLot 92- Standard Hill Ann 490A sired by Early Sunset Freedom 89U was purchased by Worldwide Genetics, Saskatoon, SK for $5,000.00

Lot 80- Standard Hill Bebe 491A sired by Standard Hill Yahoo 68Y was purchased by Willow Spring Angus, Kitscoty, AB for $3,000.00

Arda Farms 17th Annual Bull SaleMarch 14, 2014

Acme, ABAuctioneer: Steve Dorran

Sale Management: Jay Davis

Sale Results57 Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,362.0020 Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $5,075.0020 Two Year Old Bulls (Free Way Angus) Averaged $5,925.00414 Heifers Averaged $1,388.77Total Sale Grossed $1,043,600.00 and Averaged $2,042.00

High Selling LotsArda Direct 23A sired by Arda Direct 23T and Arda El Tigre 118A sired by HF El Tigre 76X was purchased by Freeway Angus, Acme, AB for $6750.00

Arda Direct 148A sired by Arda Direct 23T was purchased by W.A. Ranches, Calgary, AB for $6,750.00

Arda El Tigre 344Z sired by HF El Tigre 76X was purchased by Spring Coulee Cattle Co., Medicine Hat, AB for $6,250.00

Freeway El Tigre 13Z sired by HF El Tigre 76X was purchased by Shady Lane Colony, Wanham, AB for $8,000.00

Freeway Mainstream 79Z sired by Arda Mainstream 358P was purchased by Doug and Donna Hagel and Hagel Farm Holding, Beiseker, AB for $8,000.00

Pen of Heifers60 head sold for $1,440.00 was purchased by 6U Cattle, Manning, AB

Built Right Bull SaleMarch 12, 2014

Provost, AB

Sale Results18 Black Angus Bulls Averaged $4,635.0028 Simmental Bulls Averaged $5,236.366 Charolais Bulls Averaged $3,816.6752 Bulls Averaged $4,817.00

High Selling Black Angus BullsPedersen Alpine 241A sired by Ring Creek Dogwood 54Y was purchased by HR Hahn Cattle Company, Sherwood Park, AB for $6,800.00

Pedersen Alcatraz 200A sired by S A V 707 Rito 9969 was purchased by Noel Flaade, Hardisity, AB for $6,800.00

Pedersen Assault 222A sired by Pedersen Yankee 100Y was purchased by Amarillo Ridge, Lloydminster, SK for $5,500.00

Pedersen Arcade 47A sired by DBRL Alaskan 30X was purchased by Roxanne LaChance, Wainwright, AB for $5,500.00

Spruce View AngusMarch 19, 2014

Killam, AB

Sale Results59 Bulls Averaged $3,811.00

High Selling BullsLot 1- Spruce View Marshall 148A sired by Spruce View Marshall 47X was purchased by Cobey Farms for $7,500.00

Lot 44- Spruce View Bardolene 52A sired by Bardolene of Peak Dot 204R was purchased by Blacktof Angus, Tofield, AB for $6,000.00

Scott Stock Farm Bull SaleMarch 21, 2014Crossfield, AB

Sale Results27 Black Angus Bulls Averaged $3,965.0020 Red Red Angus Bulls Averaged $4,345.0047 Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,126.27

High Selling LotRed SSF Scotts Xcaliber 246A sired by Red Cockburn Xcaliber 529X was purchased by Gloria Blades, Nanton, AB for $10,000.00

Bowerman Bros.- Nesset Lake Bull SaleMarch 21, 2014

Meadow Lake, SKSale Management: Douglas J. Henderson & Associates Ltd.

Sale ResultsYearling Bulls Averaged $4,150.00Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,717.002 Yearling Heifers Averaged $3,000.0082 Bulls Averaged $4,220.00

High Selling Lot Lot 39 Unregistered- Wish Bone Legacy 2118Z sired by O C C Legacy 839L for $7,750.00

14th Annual On Target Bull Sale 2014March 18, 2014Barrhead, AB

Auctioneer: Steve Dorran, ABSale Management: Optimal Bovines Inc.

Sale Results87 Yearling Bulls Grossed $393,000.00 and Averaged $4,517.00

High Selling BullsLot 85- CRMS/BLI Roar 361A sired by Snider’s XXL 1Y was purchased by McMillen Ranching Ltd., Carievale, SK and Ashworth Farm & Ranch Ltd., Oungre, SK for $23,500.00

Lot 86- CRMS/BLI Arson 295A sired by Snider’s XXL 1Y was purchased by Circle G Simmentals & Darwin Fuller, Lacombe, AB for $17,500.00

Lot 36- Red Dwajo Sundance 114A sired by Red T-K Recoil 72Y was purchased by Ian Topham, Eastend, SK for $11,250.00

Lot 55- Dwajo Silverado 24A sired by Young Dale young Gun 67Y was purchased by KBJ Round Farms, Clyde, AB and JW Cattle Co., Camp Creek, AB for $11,000.00

Allencroft, Border Butte Angus Bull SaleMarch 20, 2014

Medicine Hat, ABSale Management: Castlerock Marketing

Sale Results63 Lots Averaged $4,022.00

High Selling BullsBRDR 111A sired by Soo Line Kodiak 0148 was purchased by Easy Ray Angus, Raymond, AB for $7,200.00

BRDR 90A sired by Cudlobe yellowstone 80M was purchased by Circle Cross Ranch Medicine Hat, AB for $7,100.00

Johnson Livestock Bull & Female SaleMarch 20, 2014

Peebles, SKAuctioneer: Chris Poley

Sale Results 125 Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,219.0032 Heifer Calves Averaged $3,495.00157 Lots Grossed $639,200.00 and Averaged $4,071.00

High Selling Yearling BullsLot 79A – JL Fire Starter sired by S A V Eliminator 9105 was purchased by JPM Farms Ltd., Gravelbourg, SK for $28,000.00

Lot 126A – JL Band Leader sired by S A V Brilliance 8077 was purchased by Neilson Land & Cattle, Craik, SK for $18,000.00

Lot 71A – JL Potential 3071 sire by S A V Potential 0205 was purchased by Ferme Gagnon, Cheneville, PQ for $15,000.00

High Selling Open Angus HeifersLot 112A – JL Barbara 3112 sired by S A V Potential 0205 was purchased by Adrian Rehorst, Teeswater, ON for $11,750.00

Lot 199A – JL Primrose 3199 sired by S A V Harvestor 0338 was purchased by Todd Barnett for $6,500.00

Thank You to the buyers and bidders from our "Best of

the Breeds" 2014 Bull Sale!

Thank you Ter-Ron Farms, Forestburg, AB For Purchasing the High Selling Bull:

Red Twin Heritage Hustle 25ANordal Angus

Hidden Creek Cattle Co.PFRA (2)

Pepper Lake Cattle Co.

Gery Hewitt (2)Moose Creek Angus

Syanne Hilbig

Sheho, SK twin.heritage@sasktel.net www.twinheritage.comMitch: 306.849.2112 Allan & Ann: 306.849.4638 Michael: 306.955.6553

"Add a Touch of Heritage to Your Herd"

Right Cross Ranch 3rd Annual Bull SaleMarch 26, 2014

Kisbey, SKAuctioneer: Ward Cutler

High Selling Black Angus BullLot 29- RCR Adjuster 16A sired by Belvin Tres Marias Patron 205 was purchased by Jerome Poirier, Redvers, SK for $5,500.00

High Selling Red Angus BullLot 3- Red RCR Attraction 187A sired by Red Mar Mac Mastermind 110Y was purchased by Jerome Poirier, Redvers, SK for $5,200.00

All Canadian Speckle Park Sale March 26, 2014

Neilburg, SK Auctioneer: Chris Poley

Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. Sale Results 7 Yearling Speckle Park Bulls Averaged $3,385.71 1 Yearling Angus Bull Averaged $2,700.00 15 Two Year Old Speckle Park Bulls Averaged $3,180.00 1 Two year Old Angus Bull Averaged $3,000.00 4 Mature Bulls Averaged $3,600.00 5 Speckle Park Heifers Averaged $3,960.00 4 Semen Packages Averaged $462.50 1 Embryo Package Averaged $2,250.00 34 Lots Grossed $111,300.00 and Averaged $3,273.53 High Selling Lots Lot 38- Ravenworth Horizon 103A sired by River Hill 101U Xodus 60X was purchased by Pura Vida Acres, Saskatoon, SK for $7,000.00 Lot 26- Spots ‘N Sprouts Zinger 112Z sired by River Hill Skipper 6S was purchased by Coulee Springs Ranch, Kenaston, SK for $6,200.00 Lot 44- Ravenworth Lightning Lady 122A sired by River Hill 101U Xodus 60X was purchased by Michael Luciak, Glendon, AB for $5,000.00

Duralta Farms 9th Annual Bull SaleMarch 21, 2014Vegreville, AB

Sale Results1 Black Angus Two Year Old Averaged $4,100.00 26 Black Angus Yearlings Averaged $4,463.46 21 Red Angus Yearlings Averaged $4,642.96 48 Lots Grossed $217,650.00 and Averaged $4,534.38

High Selling Black Angus Two Year Old Lot 201Z- Duralta 32T Bear 201Z sired by HF Bears Paw 32T was purchased by Ray Cossey, Tofield, AB for $4,100.00

High Selling Black Angus Yearling Bulls Lot 49A- Duralta 307R Upside 49A sired by Sitz Upward 307R was purchased by Roymac Angus, Cut Knife, SK and Currie Angus Farms, Paynton, SK for $14,000.00

Lot 13A- Duralta Up Switch 13A sired by Sitz Upward 307R was purchased by Ward’s Red Angus, Saskatoon, SK for $8,000.00

High Selling Red Angus Yearling Bulls Lot 4A- Red Durlata Forward Motion 4A sired by Red Six Mile Fifth Gear 275X was purchased by Bar-E-L Angus, Stettler, AB for $13,000.00

Lot 67A- Red Duralta 36W Jack 67A sired by Red Duralta 540R Big Jack 36W was purchased by Randy Wolbeck, Heisler, AB for $9,500.00

Wheatland Cattle Bull Sale March 27, 2014

Sale Results 28 Yearling Bulls Averaged $13,875.00 18 Commercial Heifers Averaged $1,691.67 Total Lots Grossed $418,950.00 High Selling Lots Lot 7- Wheatland Circuit Breaker 325A sired by Wheatland High Voltage 122Y was purchased by Outlaw Cattle Co., and the Circuit Breaker Group, Hussar, AB for $60,000.00

Lot 22- Wheatland Bull 388A sired by Wheatland High Octane 169Y was purchased by Lazy S Ranch, Mayerthorpe, AB for $35,000.00

Lot 14- Wheatland Bull 351A sired by Wheatland High Voltage 122Y was purchased by South Seven Farms, Vegerville, AB for $25,500.00

Lot 5- Wheatland Bull 319A sired by Wheatland High Octane 169Y was purchased by Lake Bottom Cattle Co., Smokey Lake, AB for $18,500.00 Lot 11- Wheatland Bull 343A sired by Wheatland Predator 922W was purchased by Maple Lake Stock Farms, Hartnet, MB for $18,000.00

Lot 19- Wheatland Bull 366A sired by Wheatland High Voltage 122Y was purchased by Lazy S Ranch, Mayerthorpe, AB for $18,000.00

Lot 27- Wheatland Bull 3106A sired by Wheatland High Octane 169Y was purchased by Hilltop Holdings, Radville, SK for $17,000.00

Lot 2- Wheatland Bull 306A sired by Wheatland Nitro 64X was purchased by Openshaw Farms, Oxbow, SK for $14,500.00

Top 100 Members by RegistrationSelection: Rego Status is Y Registered and Record Date between 01/01/2013 and 31/12/2013

1 890 5053014 PDAR Peak Dot Ranch Ltd, Wood Mountain, SK

2 726 5279373 CKM Chuck Beasley, Duchess, AB

3 627 5238919 OLEF Ole Farms Ltd., Athabasca, AB

4 541 5162508 JLMB David & Andrew Johnson, Peebles, SK

5 504 5051701 LLB Lee J Brown, Erskine, AB

6 472 5213794 DUA U-2 Ranch, Coaldale, AB

7 466 5233553 DSH Hamco Cattle Co. The Hamiltons, Glenboro, MB

8 465 5279228 DEER Deer River Ranching, Patricia, AB

9 462 5093023 TGA Graham & Patricia Alexander, Eastend, SK

10 409 5187292 SIXM Six Mile Red Angus, Fir Mountain, SK

11 382 5183073 SVR South View Ranch, Ceylon, SK

12 375 5234196 SWC Chapman Cattle Company, Stettler, AB

13 353 5172078 PMY Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Ltd, Lloydminster, AB

14 338 5119042 FV Fertile Valley Farms, Conquest, SK

15 303 5249511 BBC Blairs.Ag Cattle Co., Lanigan, SK

16 297 5117423 HAMI Hamilton Farms, Cochrane, AB

17 278 5177513 RKKG Anchor 1 Angus, Mayerthorpe, AB

18 268 5051435 JVJ Jack A Hart, Brookdale, MB

19 264 5092754 CFCC Crowfoot Cattle Company, Standard, AB

20 254 5143563 YT Curtis & Maynard Boese, Sexsmith, AB

21 245 5050620 BTR Saskalta Farms Ltd, Alsask, SK

22 241 5236781 SAR Stauffer Ranches, Pincher Creek, AB

23 240 5051459 JZT Ernest G Gibson, Vermilion, AB

24 229 5051260 IJP Sandy Bar Ranch Ltd., Aneroid, SK

25 226 5051715 LMP Brylor Ranch, Pincher Creek, AB

26 224 5269074 VMF Sheidaghan Anghus, Maple Creek, SK

27 223 5052005 FKR Flying K Ranch Ltd., Swift Current, SK

28 214 5052815 WGO Wayne G Grant, Killam, AB

29 213 5258351 SKIN Cy, Carolyn, Patrick & Bonnie Skinner, Englefeld, SK

30 208 5051851 MGR Michael G Rodgers, Warner, AB

30 208 5276171 GR Remitall Farms Inc, Olds, AB

31 203 5050747 DBB Triple S Cattle Co. Ltd, Calgary, AB

31 203 5231924 RRR Red Rock Red Angus, Airdrie, AB

32 202 5083249 DWW Danny Warrilow, Minburn, AB

32 202 5231967 JBS Brian and Judy Sutter, Red Deer, AB

33 195 5239762 GLAD Stryker Cattle Co., Orion, AB

34 192 5191295 DMC F-R Angus, Hussar, AB

34 192 5241998 DPF Cattle Creek Ranching Ltd., Maple Creek, SK

35 190 5184661 BFL Benchmark Farms Ltd, Lethbridge, AB

36 186 5239312 AEHA Jeannot Brothers, Whitewood, SK

36 186 5269124 XO Crowfoot Valley Ranch, Standard, AB

37 184 5051318 KBJ KBJ Round Farms, Clyde, AB

38 179 5257663 CU Rock or Shauna Smith, Mountain View, AB

39 177 5051318 NHI Mitchell Merrill, Hillspring, AB

40 174 5050416 UF David Bolduc, Claresholm, AB

40 174 5235363 CBT Ben & Carol Tams, Taber, AB

41 173 5243520 BAN Joe & Sandy Bandura, Duchess, AB

42 171 5052643 TTTS Travis L Spady, Alliance, AB

43 169 5094984 VTA Vee Tee Feeders Ltd, Lloydminster, AB

43 169 5130721 YCLC Y Coulee Land & Cattle Co Ltd, Frenchman Butte, SK

43 169 5280337 RCR Right Cross Ranch, Kisbey, SK

44 167 5050426 WW Collin A Sauder, Hodgeville, SK

44 167 5239081 VFF Vikse Family Farm, Donalda, AB

45 164 5166946 GBB Blades Angus, Nanton, AB

46 163 5052691 UGA UGA H Dyce Bolduc, Stavely, AB

47 161 5135428 ZBR Z Bar Angus Ltd., Marsden, SK

48 160 5275692 JJJH Majestic Cattle Co., Stettler, AB

49 158 5276034 EL Eldorado Red Angus, Redcliff, AB

50 157 5260837 LEB Lazy E Bar Ranching Ltd, Bashaw, AB

51 156 5158624 DRF Deer Range Farms Ltd, Stewart Valley, SK

52 155 5174864 VVV Triple V Ranch, Melita, MB

53 154 5052942 YDF R Barry Young & Marj Young, Carievale, SK

54 148 5088454 PAHL Pahl Livestock, Medicine Hat, AB

55 145 5052909 XGB George Baxter, Bassano, AB

55 145 5120301 RAK A & L Robbins Ranching Ltd., Pincher Creek, AB

55 145 5249776 FAR Matthew Fleury, Aberdeen, SK

56 144 5052638 TOM Tom M Blacklock, Grandora, SK

57 143 5181995 BJT Bob, Jill and Tee Jensen, Leader, SK

57 143 5257853 FIRE Tanya Belsham, Houston, BC

58 142 5180077 RIV M C Quantock Livestock Corp., Lloydminster, AB

59 140 5185298 SJD Cleveley Cattle Company, Ellscott, AB

60 138 5115698 DKF DKF Red Angus, Gladmar, SK

60 138 5264672 MP Michelle Peake, Hanna, AB

60 138 5282029 EB Eldorado Black Angus, Redcliff, AB

61 137 5052764 WBK Black Meadows Angus, Miniota, MB

61 137 5235648 RHS Robert & Lorna Story, Netherhill, SK

62 136 5249943 BBW Bryce and Wyatt Burnett, Swift Current, SK

63 135 5116767 TED Leeuwenburgh Red Angus, Lethbridge, AB

63 135 5258017 MGMJ George, Michael & Shane Jarokosky, Lethbridge, AB

64 134 5051395 JNI Dr B Z Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC

64 134 5252544 WRAZ Phil Birnie, Wawota, SK

64 134 5276643 DFLC Duralta Farms Inc, Vegreville, AB

65 133 5276058 WP Whitney Curry, Finnegan, AB

66 132 5079688 DAV David Lamb, Swift Current, SK

66 132 5121626 HJA Hugh Atkin, La Glace, AB

66 132 5263947 BKLK Buck Lake Ranch, Kelowna, BC

67 127 5163388 RSL RSL Red Angus, Battleford, SK

68 126 5088120 TJL Trent & Janelle Liebreich, Radville, SK

68 126 5234294 MHZ Michael Howe, Moose Jaw, SK

69 125 5088108 RLH Ron & L.D. Hunter, Didsbury, AB

70 124 5102314 CDS Sewall Bros, Patricia, AB

70 124 5173752 BEAU Valley Blossom Ranch, Wymark, SK

70 124 5233728 NRA Larry and Laurie Nielson, Craik, SK

71 123 5084928 DJE Dwayne Emery, Camp Creek, AB

72 122 5216071 LCE Matejka Farms, Ponoka, AB

72 122 5256226 PHE Ring Creek Farm, Fairview, AB

73 121 5052830 WJD Wilbar Farms - Black Angus, Dundurn, SK

73 121 5052860 WOS Wesley Olynyk, Goodeve, SK

74 120 5052059 OEA Wayne E & Gillian Hughes, Lumby, BC

75 119 5133459 IDM Ivan Demmans, Meadow Lake, SK

75 119 5230412 SSA Don, Connie, Darby Delorme & Kalee Hofer, Robsart, SK

76 118 5230513 EU Kevin B Dorrance, Wawota, SK

76 118 5242457 JASS JAS Red Angus, Neepawa, MB

76 118 5255772 MRJ John & Ruth Magee, Tompkins, SK

77 117 5051048 GDH Mabel & Gavin Hamilton, Innisfail, AB

77 117 5133935 RNC J. Reed Crapo, Gem, AB

77 117 5206087 PAK Sealin Creek Ranch, Monte Lake, BC

78 116 5181405 CPRA CDwernichuk,Cameron,Charlene&Chance Patterson, Foam Lake, SK

78 116 5197063 JRH High Tree Cattle, Wilkie, SK

78 116 5239639 EA East Raymond Farming Co. Ltd., Raymond, AB

79 114 5052748 VWB Warren & Carmen Beck, Delburne, AB

79 114 5247687 DUG Doug or Cheryl Domolewski, Taber, AB

80 113 5148255 ACAD Acadia Colony Farming Co. Ltd., Oyen, AB

80 113 5242330 RCSB Russell & Cindy Sibbald, Beechy, SK

81 112 5126414 BROX Brox Stock Farm, Wetaskiwin, AB

81 112 5236076 HFX Terry Adams, Forestburg, AB

82 110 5051867 MDI Mark J Daines, Penhold, AB

82 110 5052789 WDV Towaw Cattle Co. Ltd., Sangudo, AB

83 109 5053013 MRSA Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe, AB

83 109 5067083 KOF Mar Mac Farms, Brandon, MB

83 109 5183765 BIA Anderson Cattle Company Inc, Swan River, MB

83 109 5236588 YHB David & Lynne Longshore, Stettler, AB

83 109 5254385 DFCC Kelly Feige, Parkside, SK

84 107 5125125 KER Kenray Ranch, Redvers, SK

84 107 5153933 AHPC Robin T Hogberg, Langenburg, SK

85 106 5051957 MWU Wesley Merrill, Cardston, AB

85 106 5052051 OAM Ossawa Angus Farm, Marquette, MB

85 106 5083924 BGU Batho Farms Ltd., Oak Lake, MB

85 106 5104031 SAG Ferme Sage, Lac Ste Marie, QC

Top 100 Members by Transfer Transaction YearSelection: Transfer Year is 2013

Place | ID# | Type | Member Name | Transfers

Ranking | Count | Member ID | Herd Letters | Member Name

Place | ID# | Type | Member Name | Transfers

1 5051987 Annual Geis Angus Farm Ltd., Barrhead, AB 644

2 5053014 Annual Peak Dot Ranch Ltd, Wood Mountain, SK 574

3 5217945 Annual Ringstead Ranch Ltd, Cayley, AB 485

4 5051701 Life Lee J Brown, Erskine, AB 300

5 5162508 Annual David & Andrew Johnson, Peebles, SK 264

6 5232669 Annual Southland Black Angus, Shaunavon, SK 260

7 5180077 Annual M C Quantock Livestock Corp., Lloydminster, AB 239

8 5231928 Annual Mick and Debbie Trefiak, Edgerton, AB 204

9 5117423 Annual Hamilton Farms, Cochrane, AB 190

10 5051435 Life Jack A Hart, Brookdale, MB 181

11 5172078 Annual Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Ltd, Lloydminster, AB 173

12 5233553 Annual Hamco Cattle Co. The Hamiltons, Glenboro, MB 167

13 5253228 Annual Gerlei Angus, Montmartre, SK 162

14 5279373 Annual Chuck Beasley, Duchess, AB 151

15 5183073 Annual South View Ranch, Ceylon, SK 149

16 5187292 Annual Six Mile Red Angus, Fir Mountain, SK 146

17 5144932 Annual Les & Ethel Smith, Maidstone, SK 142

18 5238919 Annual Ole Farms Ltd., Athabasca, AB 136

19 5051260 Life Sandy Bar Ranch Ltd., Aneroid, SK 128

20 5143563 Annual Curtis & Maynard Boese, Sexsmith, AB 126

21 5051318 Annual KBJ Round Farms, Clyde, AB 123

21 5236584 Annual Soo Line Cattle Co., Midale, SK 123

22 5238670 Annual Clint Kuntz, Balgonie, SK 118

23 5052005 Annual Flying K Ranch Ltd., Swift Current, SK 105

24 5269074 Annual Sheidaghan Anghus, Maple Creek, SK 99

25 5213794 Annual U-2 Ranch, Coaldale, AB 98

85 106 5205683 GJP Gregory Pugh, Edgerton, AB

86 105 5206226 ZGO Freyburn Farms, Oxbow, SK

86 105 5237116 BRDR Cindy & Dale Bosch, Coutts, AB

86 105 5244159 BMB Brent Brewin & Myrna Brewin, Taber, AB

86 105 5246264 BFR Benchmark Red Angus, Lethbridge, AB

86 105 5259285 HBH HBH Farms Inc., Rivers, MB

87 104 5183201 EDAM David & Alice Stuart, Edam, SK

87 104 5198592 SSF Scott Stock Farm Ltd., Crossfield, AB

88 103 5239590 NGW N7 Stock Farm, Crandall, MB

89 101 5091753 MF Mantei Farms, Estevan, SK

89 101 5231499 JEX Paul P. and Colleen Jex-Blake, Grimshaw, AB

89 101 5242495 FRL Mark Forsyth, Herbert, SK

90 100 5183185 FR Forbes Ranch, Piapot, SK

90 100 5279384 BLC Carl, Louise & Lee Beasley, Patricia, AB

91 99 5051768 LUO Moose Creek Red Angus, Kisbey, SK

91 99 5194236 YGG Gus & Yvonne Garnier, Marwayne, AB

91 99 5212816 LFE Lewis Farms Ltd, Spruce Grove, AB

91 99 5276199 HVE Heart Valley Angus, Wanham, AB

92 98 5249282 ECA Bouw Farms, Ltd., Dugald, MB

92 98 5261676 SCCA Shiloh Cattle Co, Craigmyle, AB

93 97 5177398 WCA C & L Warriner, Big River, SK

93 97 5197705 BCC Brandl Cattle Co, Jarvie, AB

94 95 5051499 KFB Marlin R & Linda S Gabert, Fort Saskatchewan, AB

94 95 5089119 LNK Lonnie & Karen Brown, Westlock, AB

94 95 5153690 DMM Lee & Dawn Wilson (Miller Wilson Angus), Bashaw, AB

95 92 5051474 KBB Ralph & Lorree Erdell, Mayerthorpe, AB

95 92 5052118 PDE Ian L Gross, Rush Lake, SK

95 92 5178239 JCT Jason Craig, Tompkins, SK

96 91 5282131 AAAA Frieslawn Farms, Woodstock, ON

97 89 5050422 VK Dale Easton, Wawota, SK

97 89 5081119 CBM Clinton Blair Morasch, Bassano, AB

97 89 5122283 FCF Fontaine Carel Farms, St Paul, AB

97 89 5132745 DJ Dennis Johnston, Conquest, SK

98 88 5119286 FHW Harvey & Frances Wheeler, Saskatoon, SK

98 88 5249745 JRHT Meadow Ridge Enterprises Ltd., Saskatoon, SK

99 87 5161596 OGG Glendor Acres, Moose Jaw, SK

99 87 5246300 CAN Nyle & Clint Stromsmoe, Etzikom, AB

100 86 5051941 MTE M E Mackenzie, Mountain View, AB

100 86 5233951 JSTN Brooking Angus Ranch, Radville, SK

Ranking | Count | Member ID | Herd Letters | Member Name

Top 100 Sires by Progeny CountsStatus is Y Registered and Progeny Birth Date between 01/01/2013 and 31/12/2013 and CAN Sires only? is 0 and No.

1 1385926 IMP 307R 12/03/2005 SITZ UPWARD 307R 327 DC188072 2012SP80001

2 1061938 IMP 035K 22/02/2000 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 247 DC120604 25012SP80000

3 1369591 IMP 5682R 1/02/2005 S A V BISMARCK 5682 231 DC182258 23012SP80001

4 1545531 IMP 9105W 28/02/2009 S A V ELIMINATOR 9105 211 DC275249 24012SP2060

5 1593730 IMP 9122W 15/01/2009 CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229 192 DC271274 2012SP80017

6 1659104 IMP 8317U 1/02/2008 CONNEALY IMPRINT 8317 188 DC800239 27013SP80023

7 1266311 IMP 4336P 25/03/2004 S A V 004 DENSITY 4336 186 DC143480 24012SP3617

8 1525807 IMP 6262S 29/01/2006 CONNEALY IMPRESSION 185 DC241289 2012SP80007

9 1485949 WAF 321U 25/05/2008 WAF ZORZAL 321U 184 DC226465 24012SP299

10 1402252 HFDF 5T 1/01/2007 HF TIGER 5T 158 DC205114 2012SP1140

11 1600096 IMP 9115W 1/03/2009 S A V BRAND NAME 9115 157 DC277774 2012SP80001

12 1701532 IMP 1418Y 22/01/2011 VISION UNANIMOUS 1418 156 DC325431 23013SP9943

1485453 IMP 759T 27/01/2007 TC ABERDEEN 759 156 DC227630 2012SP80003

14 1601543 IMP 0473X 7/01/2010 S A V BULLET 0473 155 DC279413 25012SP2218

26 5279228 Annual Deer River Ranching, Patricia, AB 97

27 5236781 Annual Stauffer Ranches, Pincher Creek, AB 93

28 5181405 Annual CDwernichuk,Cameron,Charlene&Chance Patterson, Foam Lake, SK 92

29 5239312 Annual Jeannot Brothers, Whitewood, SK 91

30 5102314 Annual Sewall Bros, Patricia, AB 89

30 5231967 Annual Brian and Judy Sutter, Red Deer, AB 89

30 5239081 Annual Vikse Family Farm, Donalda, AB 89

31 5246159 Annual Scott/Wendy Bresee, Ponoka, AB 88

32 5050407 Annual Rodney Lorenz, Markerville, AB 86

33 5051715 Annual Brylor Ranch, Pincher Creek, AB 80

34 5256226 Annual Ring Creek Farm, Fairview, AB 78

35 5127975 Annual Justamere Farms Ltd., Lloydminster, SK 77

36 5050426 Life Collin A Sauder, Hodgeville, SK 75

37 5081119 Annual Clinton Blair Morasch, Bassano, AB 73

38 5050620 Annual Saskalta Farms Ltd, Alsask, SK 71

38 5052942 Annual R Barry Young & Marj Young, Carievale, SK 71

38 5243520 Annual Joe & Sandy Bandura, Duchess, AB 71

39 5166946 Annual Blades Angus, Nanton, AB 70

40 5173724 Annual Curraghdale Cattle Corp, Uxbridge, ON 68

40 5177513 Annual Anchor 1 Angus, Mayerthorpe, AB 68

41 5092754 Annual Crowfoot Cattle Company, Standard, AB 67

42 5239727 Annual Stewart Cattle Co., Russell, MB 66

43 5191295 Annual F-R Angus, Hussar, AB 65

44 5088108 Annual Ron & L.D. Hunter, Didsbury, AB 61

45 5117434 Annual Ian Rudkin, Blackstock, ON 60

46 5051405 Life Donald A Currie, Nottawa, ON 59

46 5107779 Annual Bill Abbott, Westerose, AB 59

46 5276643 Annual Duralta Farms Inc, Vegreville, AB 59

47 5276171 Annual Remitall Farms Inc, Olds, AB 58

48 5051395 Life Dr B Z Aylward, Dawson Creek, BC 57

48 5236076 Annual Terry Adams, Forestburg, AB 57

49 5050712 Annual Sisson Bros, Ridgedale, SK 56

49 5052860 Life Wesley Olynyk, Goodeve, SK 56

50 5050416 Annual David Bolduc, Claresholm, AB 55

51 5052691 Annual H Dyce Bolduc, Stavely, AB 53

52 5051037 Life Dennis C Ericson, Wetaskiwin, AB 52

52 5051459 Life Ernest G Gibson, Vermilion, AB 52

52 5163388 Annual RSL Red Angus, Battleford, SK 52

53 5051851 Life Michael G Rodgers, Warner, AB 51

53 5088120 Annual Trent & Janelle Liebreich, Radville, SK 51

53 5199108 Annual John Setrakov, Loon Lake, SK 51

53 5249255 Annual K-Cow Ranch, Elk Point, AB 51

53 5249511 Annual Blairs.Ag Cattle Co., Lanigan, SK 51

53 5257931 Annual McMillen Ranching Ltd., Carievale, SK 51

53 5269124 Annual Crowfoot Valley Ranch, Standard, AB 51

54 5051048 Annual Mabel & Gavin Hamilton, Innisfail, AB 50

54 5052118 Life Ian L Gross, Rush Lake, SK 50

55 5052815 Life Wayne G Grant, Killam, AB 49

55 5083213 Annual Jay Davis, Acme, AB 49

55 5212816 Annual Lewis Farms Ltd, Spruce Grove, AB 49

55 5242330 Annual Russell & Cindy Sibbald, Beechy, SK 49

55 5263947 Annual Buck Lake Ranch, Kelowna, BC 49

56 5050867 Annual D W Robertson, Duncan, BC 4 8

56 5082581 Annual Norseman Farms, Kyle, SK 48

56 5128088 Annual Kembar Farms, Brandon, MB 48

56 523372 Annual Larry and Laurie Nielson, Craik, SK 48

57 5050422 Life Dale Easton, Wawota, SK 47

57 5234196 Annual Chapman Cattle Company, Stettler, AB 47

57 5257853 Annual Tanya Belsham, Houston, BC 47

58 5052059 Life Wayne E & Gillian Hughes, Lumby, BC 46

58 5165375 Annual Melvin Solvason, Wynyard, SK 46

58 5194004 Annual Prime Time Cattle, Innisfail, AB 46

58 5197705 Annual Brandl Cattle Co, Jarvie, AB 46

58 5241998 Annual Cattle Creek Ranching Ltd., Maple Creek, SK 46

58 5247687 Annual Doug or Cheryl Domolewski, Taber, AB 46

59 5051768 Annual Moose Creek Red Angus, Kisbey, SK 45

59 5079688 Annual David Lamb, Swift Current, SK 45

59 5184661 Annual Benchmark Farms Ltd, Lethbridge, AB 45

60 5052909 Life George Baxter, Bassano, AB 44

60 5234294 Annual Michael Howe, Moose Jaw, SK 44

60 5236588 Annual David & Lynne Longshore, Stettler, AB 44

60 5239639 Annual East Raymond Farming Co. Ltd., Raymond, AB 44

61 5230513 Annual Kevin B Dorrance, Wawota, SK 43

61 5242490 Annual Keith Adams, Calgary, AB 43

61 5249776 Annual Matthew Fleury, Aberdeen, SK 43

15 1481377 IMP 7301T 27/02/2007 S A V PIONEER 7301 151 DC223510 2012SP80000

16 1456117 CFCC 12/01/2008 RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 8081U 135 DC251553 2012SP2575

17 1494226 LDEL 2W 15/01/2009 RED LAZY MC CC DETOUR 2W 133 DC250776 2012SP2541

18 1282835 HFX 540R 9/02/2005 RED TER-RON FULLY LOADED 540R 123 DC159181 2012SP708

19 1332064 SIXM 832S 26/02/2006 RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S 119 DC181984 2012SP548

20 1644747 IMP 9969W 28/03/2009 S A V 707 RITO 9969 117 DC293980 2012SP80009

1385922 IMP 587R 28/01/2005 CONNEALY THUNDER 117 DC188070 27012SP80005

22 1695033 IMP 0562X 22/01/2010 EXAR UPSHOT 0562B 114 22012SP80013

23 1504907 SOO 16W 7/01/2009 SOO LINE MOTIVE 9016 112 DC251842 12012SP2562

24 1333991 UF 5S 5/01/2006 CUDLOBE IN FOCUS 5S 111 DC179270 2012SP561

25 1410295 IMP 9R 18/01/2005 RED FEDDES BIG SKY R9 107 DC193913 2012SP80004

1309743 IMP 4200P 6/03/2004 S A V NET WORTH 4200 107 DC160271 22012SP80006

27 1612033 EXA 2Y 2/01/2011 BELVIN PANIC SWITCH 2'11 106 DC303679 12013SP8266

28 1539796 IMP 6175S 31/03/2006 S CHISUM 6175 103 DC249681 2012SP80003

29 1633982 IMP 0338X 18/04/2010 S A V HARVESTOR 0338 102 DC287814 26012SP80022

30 1645081 DWW 3Y 5/02/2011 RED MINBURN COPENHAGEN 3Y 101 DC292387

31 1690278 IMP 0205X 5/03/2010 S A V POTENTIAL 0205 98 2012SP80005

32 1659099 IMP IVU 5/03/2008 COLE CREEK CEDAR RIDGE 1V 92 28012SP80005

1564938 YDF 32X 8/02/2010 YOUNG DALE XCALIBER 32X 92 DC293723 29013SP8252

34 1644193 IMP 504R 16/01/2005 B P F SPECIAL FOCUS 504 90 DC284243

35 1596945 IMP 903W 9/01/2009 MCATL PURE PRODUCT 903-55 88 DC273665 2012SP80007

36 1627442 HAMI 53Y 11/01/2011 HF REBEL 53Y 83 26013SP80046

37 1385923 IMP 449P 9/02/2004 GDAR GAME DAY 449 82 DC188071 02012SP80010

38 1318819 IMP 27P 23/02/2004 RED LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 81 DC163420 02012SP80006

39 1564934 YDF 25X 3/02/2010 YOUNG DALE XCLUSIVE 25X 78 DC293725 28012SP1731

40 1659100 IMP 0204X 26/01/2010 CONNEALY IRISH 0204 76 2013SP80023

41 1462961 WMA 605U 18/04/2008 RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U 75 DC264226 23012SP251

42 1552424 IMP 9272W 20/03/2009 S A V CAMARO 9272 74 DC258919 2012SP1720

43 1643843 IMP 7212T 23/01/2007 CONNEALY FINAL PRODUCT 73 DC293041 2012SP80008

44 1552414 IMP 18U 25/01/2008 HOOVER DAM 72 DC258913 2012SP80012

1629190 DUA 24Y 11/01/2011 RED U-2 STRIKE FORCE 24Y 72 28013SP11300

46 1569058 HAMI 21X 7/01/2010 HF TIGER 21X 71 DC283834 2012SP4478

1540514 LAE 65W 8/05/2009 B.B.A.R 767-965 71 DC309779 2013SP15790

48 1179387 IMP 221L 10/02/2001 RED LCC CHEYENNE B221L 70 DC103218 2013SP80011

49 1429484 IMP 455T 25/02/2007 RED BASIN EXT 45T5 69 DC208459 2 3012SP2055

50 1481359 IMP 008S 12/02/2006 RED MESSMER PACKER S008 68 DC223518 2012SP80006

51 1583507 JB 1X 1/01/2010 CUDLOBE DELUXE 1X 67 29012SP4507

1526335 DMM 75W 22/02/2009 DMM CREED 75W 67 DC254248 2012SP2879

53 1596371 DUA 167X 19/01/2010 RED U-2 MAMA’S BOY 167X 66 DC271046 2012SP1521

54 1648928 HFX 18Y 27/01/2011 TER-RON PARK PLACE 18Y 65 DC294838 2013SP7921

1589387 CGH 205X 2/03/2010 BELVIN TRES MARIAS PATRON 205 65 DC266617 2012SP1461

1411905 HAMI 94T 12/01/2007 HF ALASKAN 94T 65 DC190787 2012SP429

1493936 IMP 8066U 24/02/2008 S A V IRON MOUNTAIN 8066 65 DC292741 2012SP74

1386647 SIXM 171T 19/02/2007 RED 6 MILE FULL THROTTLE 171T 65 DC204322 2012SP1138

59 1688134 IMP 678U 3/02/2008 BASIN EXCITEMENT 64 2012SP80004

1583293 IMP 9R7W 7/02/2009 SINCLAIR RITO 9R7 64 DC279025 23012SP2208

1498998 DTA 1W 12/01/2009 RED DTA OVERFLOW 1W 64 DC291769 2013SP1812

62 1600344 IMP 9116W 4/02/2009 KG SMART ONE 9116 63 2012SP80000

63 1582480 IMP 8077U 24/02/2008 S A V BRILLIANCE 8077 62 DC264179 2013SP80001

64 1659103 IMP 1139U 29/12/2008 WILL ROLE MODEL 61 DC800240 28013SP80023

1577848 CADS 83X 2/02/2010 SOUTHLAND THRILLER 83X 61 DC289955 28013SP126

1632345 YDF 39Y 15/02/2011 YOUNG DALE YOHANN 39Y 61 2013SP11974

1571495 SWC 0505X 26/02/2010 CHAPMAN MEMENTO 0505X 61 2013SP7383

68 1430148 IMP 7664T 3/02/2007 S A V CARBON COPY 7664 58 DC224886 2012SP3287

1497960 GDH 6W 3/01/2009 BELVIN WARRIOR 6’09 58 DC233624 2012SP3124

1645429 HAMI 252Y 6/02/2011 HF CONCORDE 252Y 58 DC292279 2013SP14023

Best of the Breeds Bull SaleMarch 30, 2014

Leross, SKAuctioneer: Chris Poley

Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Results10 Gelbvieh Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,875.006 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,383.334 Black Angus Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $3,975.009.66 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $5,393.373 Red Angus Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,266.6721.5 Charolais Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,469.772 Charolais Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,700.0010 Red Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,830.006 Black Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,660.0072.16 Lots Grossed $325,450.00 and Averaged $4,510.12

71 1448338 PDE 53U 3/02/2008 WIWA CREEK MONARCH 53’08 57 DC237859 2012SP2953

72 1333185 BJT 25S 12/02/2006 RED JENSEN CACTUS SKY 25S 56 DC218685 2012SP1903

1617245 PHE 88Y 17/03/2011 RING CREEK BURL IVES 88Y 56 2013SP12218

1130994 UF 80M 9/02/2002 CUDLOBE YELLOWSTONE 80M 56 DC79345 2012SP942

75 1629893 YHB 32Y 14/02/2011 BAR-E-L IRON WILL 32Y 55 DC308008

1590143 SOO 194X 8/02/2010 SOO LINE YELLOWSTONE 0194 55 DC267640 2012SP3856

77 1532110 GBCC 73W 7/02/2009 RED GLESBAR EXCEL 73W 54 DC263399 2012SP1315

1455905 GEIS 13U 20/01/2008 GEIS BALOO 13’08 54 DC267814 2012SP244

1715228 IMP 181Y 8/02/2011 COLE CREEK CEDAR RIDGE 181 54 2013SP5285

80 1414410 RKKG 38T 7/02/2007 RED ANCHOR 1 HITCH 38T 53 DC204963 2012SP1108

81 1597167 SBB 639X 6/02/2010 RED SSS ENDORSE 639X 52 DC281081 2012SP2153

82 1608220 IMP 4037P 15/12/2004 HIGH PRIME 4037 51 DC283974 2013SP80040

1581699 TGA 0003X 1/01/2010 TGA BLACKMAN 0003X 51 12013SP12229

1452215 MFW 22U 16/01/2008 RED WHEEL ALLIANCE 22U 51 DC234091 2012SP6243

85 1693219 IMP 6860X 18/08/2010 G A R DAYBREAK 6860 50 2012SP80014

1251205 IMP 109L 18/02/2001 MYTTY IN FOCUS 50 DC139887 23012SP80003

1492358 IMP 1107T 28/01/2007 BC EAGLE EYE 110-7 50 DC233302 2012SP80007

1567585 YHB 23X 10/02/2010 BAR-E-L XECUTOR 23X 50 DC303735 22013SP14032

89 1464835 RCE 50U 8/03/2008 DOUBLE AA BARDOLENE 50’08 49 DC267426 2012SP1434

1504181 DUA 61W 16/01/2009 RED U2 MISSION 61W 49 DC255800 2012SP2909

91 1477250 MN 50U 27/08/2008 WILLABAR AMBUSH 50U 48 DC259000 2012SP5505

1499609 COYG 17/02/2009 RED SIX MILE WIN-CHESTER 745W 48 DC250954 2012SP2588

1467726 GEIS 250U 13/05/2008 GEIS BUTLER 250’08 48 DC275569 2013SP11083

1484262 RKKG 177U 9/03/2008 RED ANCHOR 1 DUKE 177U 48 DC260749 2012SP1242

1488695 GLAD 145W 31/01/2009 STRYKER HARRY 145W 48 DC252623 2012SP2549

96 1690151 IMP 7023Y 18/02/2011 SCHURR 77 801 7023 47 2012SP4236

1473986 HAMI 43U 10/01/2008 HF PROWLER 43U 47 2012SP80018

1469322 HAMI 28U 5/01/2008 HF EL TIGRE 28U 47 DC223866 23012SP3288

99 1471487 CRSN 10/03/2008 MERIT 8808 46 DC236077 2012SP3053

1613766 TRIA 366Y 7/01/2011 TRIARA MADE TO ORDER 366Y 46 DC294828

1676621 IMP 1439Y 1/01/2011 S A V 707 RITO 1439 46 2012SP7166

1482414 VENO 862U 6/04/2008 RED ML MAX 862U 46 DC262351 2012SP255

1486741 IMP 702M 26/01/2002 H A R B WINDY 702 J H 46 DC229547 2012SP80011

1563680 FKR 179X 11/03/2010 RED FLYING K NEBULA 179X 46 DC288610 25012SP2446

1291656 IMP 4438P 30/01/2004 S A V 004 PREDOMINANT 4438 46 DC150782 2012SP739

High Selling Black Angus BullsLot 19- Black Ridge Powerstroke 11Z sired by Black Ridge Powerstroke 14U was purchased by Ron and Frank Hoffert, Minton, SK for $4,500.00

Lot 20- Black Ridge Net Worth 40Z sired by S A V Net Result 7504 was purchased by Thad Trefiak, Leross, SK for $4,500.00

High Selling Red Angus BullsLot 23- Red Twin Heritage Hustle 25A sired by Red Howe Hus-tle 13X was purchased by Ter-Ron Farms, Forestburg, AB for $17,250.00

Lot 27- Red Twin Heritage Hustle 24A sired by Red Howe Hustle 13X was purchased by Nordal Angus, Simpson, SK for $5,000.00

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Cockburn Red Angus & SimmentalMerit Cattle Co. Bull Sale

March 31, 2014Moose Jaw, SK

Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Management: Castlerock Marketing

Sale Results26 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,858.006 Red Angus Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,017.003 Simmental Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,733.39Black Angus Yearling Averaged $5,196.00Total Sale Grossed $338,250.00

High Selling Red Angus Yearling BullsLot 1- Red Cockburn Alcatraz 394Z sired by Red SSS Breakout 114Y was purchased by Red Rich Farms for $10,000.00

Lot 2- Red Cockburn Convict 302A sired by Red SSS Breakout 114Y was purchased by Double V Stock Farm for $7,500.00 High Selling Red Angus Two Year Old BullLot 38- Red Cockburn T-Bone 211Z sired by Red Cockburn Ribeye 308U purchased by RW Organic for $5,300.00 High Selling Black Angus BullsLot 112- ¾ interest - Merit 3049 sired by Bar-E-L Iron Will 32Y was purchased by Double F Cattle Co. and Lock Farms Ltd for $30,000.00

Lot 115- Merit 3059 sired by Bar E-L Iron Will 32Y was purchased by Brookmore Angus for $11,000.00

Lot 116- Merit 3061 sired by Merit 77X was purchased by Bear Creek Angus for $10,500.00

4th Annual Summit 3 Speckle Park SaleMarch 29, 2014Edmonton, AB

Auctioneer: Bryon Wolters

Sale Results13 Extra-Age Bulls Averaged $7,865.3813 Yearling Bulls Averaged $5,461.544 Open Heifers Averaged $12,375.007 Embryos Averaged $1,157.1432 Lots Grossed $230,850.00

The High Selling Bull Lot 6 - Codiak So Long George GNK 6Z was purchased by Minnamurra Station and Six Star Speckle Park in Australia for $20,000.00

High Selling Yearling BullLot 30 - River Hill 12X A-Man 94A, was purchased by D.A.M. Dots and C Speckles, Unity, SK for $13,000.00

High Selling HeiferLot 37 - Codiak Annie GNK 7A, was purchased by Nova Creek Farm, Barrhead, AB for $17,750.00

Opportunity Sale 2014March 28, 2014

Morris, MN

Sale Results10-2/3 Angus Fall Bulls Averaged $6,703.0021-2/3 Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $6,103.0032-1/3 Angus Bulls Averaged $6,302.0022 LimFlex Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $6,488.002 LimFlex Fall Bulls Averaged $6,000.0061-1/3 LimFlex Yearling Averaged $5,409.0085-1/3 LimFlex Bulls Averaged $5,703.0070 Limousin Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $6,282.0011 Limousin Fall Averaged $6,684.00159-2/3 Limousin Yearling Bulls Averaged $6,601.00241-2/3 Limousin Bulls Averaged $6,519.00361-2/3 Bulls Averaged $6,295.005 Angus Open Heifer Averaged $5,300.0011 LimFlex Open Heifer Averaged $3,545.0035 Limousin Open Heifer Averaged $3,386.0051 Heifers Averaged $3,608.00412-2/3 Lots Averaged $5,920.00

High Selling Angus BullsLot 42- Wulfs Impresssion A955Z sired by Connealy Impression, sold to Moser Family Limousin, Morris, MN for $15,000.00

Lot 24- Wulfs Confidence A842A sired by Connealy Confidence 0100, sold to Brady Gramm, Hancock, MN for $10,500.00

High Selling Angus HeifersLot 394- Wulfs Forever Lady 3614A sired by Connealy Impression, sold to Hahn Cattle Company, Sherwood, AB for $8,000.00

Lot 396- Wulfs Idoldee 3651A sired by Wulfs Yogi 1020Y, sold to Clear Springs Cattle Co, Starbuck, MN for $5,750.00

Bar-E-L Angus Annual Bull & Elite Female Sale

At the Ranch, Stettler, ABMarch 13, 2014

Auctioneer: Brent Carey

Sale Results54 Bulls Averaged $5,244.0014 Open heifers Averaged $3,375.00Total Sale Grossed $330,400.00

High Selling Red BullsLot 46A - Red Bar-E-L Anthem 46A sired by Red Wheel Alliance 22U was purchased by Richmond Cattle Co., Rumsey, AB for $20,000.00

Lot 45A - Red Bar-E-L Ambush 45A sired by Red Anchor 1 Duke 177U was purchased by Dale Storebo, Beechy, SK for $12,750.00

High Selling Black BullsLot 155A - Bar-E-L Muchmore 155A sired by Southland Thriller 83X purchased by Pedersen Cattle Co. and Clifford Land & Cattle, Edgerton, AB for $11,000.00

High Selling HeiferLot 21A - Bar-E-L Tibbie 21A sired by Bar-E-L Iron Will 32Y was purchased by George McNeely, Wawota, SK for $5,800.00

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Windy Willows Git ‘R Done Bull & Female Sale

April 1, 2014Hodgeville, SK

Auctioneer: Steve DorranSale Manager: Optimal Bovines Inc.

Sale Results37 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,179.736 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,425.001 Red Angus Two Year Old Bull Averaged $4,750.009 Black Angus Yearling Heifers Averaged $2,488.88Total Sale Grossed $202350.00 and Averaged $3818.00

High Selling BullsLot 22 - Windy Willows Final Answer 22A sired by S A V Final Answer 0035 was purchased by Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. Acme, AB for $7,900.00

Lot 17 - Windy Willows Final Answer 9A sired by S A V Final Answer 0035 was purchased by Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. Acme, AB for $7,200.00

Lot 18 - Windy Willows Final Answer 10A sired by S A V Final Answer 0035 was purchased by Highway 21 Feeders Ltd. Acme, AB for $6,500.00

Lot 19 - Windy Willows Final Answer 12A sired by S A V Final Answer 0035 was purchased by R V Farming Colony, Assiniboia, SK for $6,500.00

High Selling HeiferLot 64 - WWF Upward Erica 59A sired by Sitz Upward 307R was purchased by Kolt Kornfeld, Val Marie, SK for $3,500.00

The Chopper K Annual Bull Sale with Guest Campbell Charolais

April 2, 2014 Alameda, SK

Sale Results13 Red Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,530.77 5 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,260.00 16 Charolais Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,328.13 1 Two Year Old Charolais Bull Averaged $5,200.0035 Lots Grossed $136,350.00 and Averaged $3,904.29

High Selling Angus LotsLot 8 - Red Chopper K Wall Street 36A sired by Chopper K Wallstreet was purchased by Rock Creek Red Angus, Joilet, MT for $8,500.00

Lot 11 - Chopper K Iron Mountain 43A sired by S A V Iron Mountain 8066 was purchased by Josh North, Carnduff, SK for $6,250.00

Lot 3 - Red Chopper K Ponderosa 7A sired by Red RCRA Ponderosa 849U was purchased by Emde Land & Cattle Corp., Midale, SK for $4,600.00

High Selling Charolais Lots Lot 28 - Campbells Associate 215A sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 26T was purchased by BG Stock Farm Inc., Redvers, SK for $5,400.00

Lot 31 - Campbells Almighty 424A sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 26T was purchased by M & M Ranch, Carnduff, SK for $5,400.00

Lot 38 - Campbells Absolute 625A sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 26T was purchased by Herb Dietze, Alameda, SK for $5,250.00

24th Annual Northern Progress Bull SaleApril 4, 2014

Saskatoon, SK Auctioneer: Mike Fleury

Sale Results30 Red Angus Yearlings Averaged $4,210.009 Black Angus Yearlings Averaged $3,555.00 13 Red Angus Long Yearlings Averaged $4,830.007 2 Year Old Bulls Averaged $4,592.0059 Lots Grossed $253,250.00 and Averaged $4,295.00

High Selling LotLot 59 - Red RSL Redman 16Z sired by Red RMJ Redman was purchased for $7,500.00

Eastondale Angus 7th Annual On The Farm Bull Sale

April 7, 2014Wawota, SK

Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Management: Castlerock Marketing

Sale Results37 Yearling Angus Bulls Averaged $5,204.003 Two Year Old Angus Bulls Averaged $3,917.0013 Yearling Heifers Averaged $2,927.00

High Selling BullsLot 1- Eastondale Really Windy 06’13 sired by VDAR Really Windy 4097 was purchased by Forsyth Ranch, Herbert, SK for $19,500.00 1/2 Interest

Lot 2- Eastondale Really Windy 02’13 sired by VDAR Really Windy 4097 was purchased by Freyburn Angus, Oxbow, SK for $11,000.00

Lot 4- Eastondale Laramie 73’13 sired by Sankeys Laramie 114 was purchased by Bear Creek Angus, Maple Creek, SK for $9,000.00

High Selling HeiferLot 49- Eastondale Rosebud 25’13 sired by KA Black Cedar was purchased by Swan Hills Ranch, Swan River, MB for $4,400.00

16th Annual Crescent Creek Bull & Female Sale

April 5, 2014Goodeve, SK

Auctioneer: Steve DorranSale Management: Optimal Bovines Inc.

Sale Results55 Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $5,320.0039 Angus Open Heifers Averaged $3,335.00

High Selling Yearling BullsLot 2- Crescent Creek Chizzler 10A sired by S Chisum 6175, 2/3 Interest was purchased by Nordal Farms, Simpson, SK and LLB Angus, Erskine, AB for $18,000.00

Lot 36- Crescent Creek Entrepeneur 105A sired by MC Cumber 8R101 Rito 1136, 1/2 Interest was purchased by Benlock Farms, Grandora, SK for $12,500.00

Lot 3- Crescent Creek Chisum 2A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Bench Farming Ltd., Shaunavon, SK for $9,500.00

High Selling FemalesLot 64- Crescent Creek Duchess 20A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Shane Sawley, Melville, SK for $5,250.00

Lot 68- Crescent Creek Lady Bate 41A sired by Crescent Creek Pacesetter 16U was purchased by Trevor Platt, Val Marie, SK for $5,100.00

Lot 62- Crescent Creek Erica 6A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Ryan Nelson, Alameda, SK for $5,000.00

Lot 63- Crescent Creek Erroline 14A sired by S Chisum 6175 was purchased by Tome Neusteader, Crystal City, MB for $5,000.00

N.E. Source Bull SaleApril 5, 2014Tisdale, SK

Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Results19 Red Angus Bulls Averaged $3,628.9512 Black Angus Bulls Averaged $4,295.833 Charolais Yearling Bulls Averaged $2,500.002 Charolais Two Year Old Bulls Averaged $3,375.007 Simmental/Maine Anjou Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,950.0043 Lots Grossed $162,400.00 and Averaged $3,776.74

High Selling Red Angus BullLot 2- Red Pasquia Hustle 7A sired by Red Lazy MC Hustle 18T was purchased by Allan and Michael Polvi, Rocanville, SK for $5,600.00

High Selling Black Angus BullLot 37- Hall’s Prowler 983A sired by HF Prowler 43U was purchased by Chuck Magil, Verona, ND for $7,000.00

High Selling Simmental/Maine Anjou BullLot 64- Hall’s Sir 089A sired by Mr Hoc Broker was purchased by Chuck Magil, Verona, ND for $5,750.00

The Source Speckle Park Bull & Female Sale

April 6, 2014Lloydminster, SK

Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd.

Sale Results25.25 Yearling Bulls Averaged $5,455.451 Two Year Old Bull Averaged $4,500.0026.25 Lots Grossed $142,250.00 and Averaged $5,419.05

10 Heifers Averaged $8,950.00Semen 20 Units Averaged $70.00Total Sale Grossed $233,150.00

High Selling Yearling BullLot 1- P.A.R. Ace In A Hole 66A sired by P.A.R Touch Down 600T 1/2 interest and 1/2 possession was purchased by Colgans Cattle Co., Lashburn, SK for $22,000.00

High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 40- Uneeda Zane 06Z sired by Uneeda Walter 21W was purchased by Beau Lyons, Vimy, AB for $4,500.00

High Selling HeiferLot 27- Amped Up of MX 154A sired by P.A.R. X-EL 54X was purchased by Wayne Meakin, Sturgeon Country, AB for $11,750.00

Branding The Best Black and Red Angus Bull Sale

April 12, 2014Spiritwood, SK

Auctioneer: Chris Poley

Sale Results28 Black Angus Yearling Bulls Averaged $3,603.0016 Red Angus Yearlings Averaged $3,293.005 Two Year Olds Averaged $3,900.0048 Bulls Averaged $3,606.00

High Selling Red Angus Red Stuart Paralyzer 25A was purchased by B-Elle Red Angus, Turtleford, SK for $7,200.00

Four Bar X Grasslands 60A was purchased by Cory Amundson, Debden, SK for $6,250.00

Stuart Chism 82A was ourchased by Kelsey Campbell, Brooks AB for $6,000.00

Hollinger Land and Cattle 2nd Annual Bull and Female Sale

March 24 2014Neudorf SK

Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Management: Hugh Ross, Canadian Angus Hall of Fame

Sale Results19.5 Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,189.747 Yearling Heifers Averaged $5,550.0036 Yearling Comercial Heifers Averaged $1,412.08Total Sale Grossed $171,385.00

High Selling BullsLot 1- HLC 1220 Slow Ride 266A, sired by JL Warden 1220, 1/2 interest, was purchased by J Square S Angus, Melville, SK for $11,000.00

Lot 2- HLC 1220 Titanium 297A sired by JL Warden 1220 was purchased by Clarke Farms, Lemberg, SK for $9,250.00

High Selling Purebred HeifersLot 28- HLC 1220 Sweet Emotion 362A sired By JL Warden 1220, sold half interest, was purchased by Gen Com Angus, Quebec and Nikki Ross Inisfail, AB for $14,500.00

Lot 22- HLC 1220 Electra 282A sired by JL Warden 1220, 1/2 interest, was purchased by Bandura Ranches, Duchess, AB for $10,500.00

High Selling Commercial HeiferPen of 3 Black Heifers was purchased by Shane Sully Melville, SK for $1,720.00/head

Eastondale Angus 7th Annual On The Farm Bull Sale

April 7, 2014 Wawota, SK

Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Management: Castlerock Marketing

Sale Results37 Yearling Angus Bulls Averaged $5,204.003 Two Year Old Angus Bulls Averaged $3,917.0013 Yearling Heifers Averaged $2,927.00

High Selling BullsLot 1- Eastondale Really Windy 06’13 sired by VDAR Really Windy 4097, 1/2 Interest was purchased by Forsyth Ranch, Herbert, SKfor $19,500.00 Lot 2- Eastondale Really Windy 02’13 sired by VDAR Really Windy 4097 was purchased by Freyburn Angus, Oxbow, SKfor $11,000.00 Lot 4- Eastondale Laramie 73’13 sired by Sankeys Laramie 114 was purchased by Bear Creek Angus, Maple Creek, SKfor $9,000.00 High Selling HeiferLot 49- Eastondale Rosebud 25’13 sired by KA Black Cedar was purchased by Swan Hills Ranch, Swan River, MBfor $4,400.00

Blue Collar Bull SaleApril 12, 2014

Auctioneer: Clayton HawryluikSale Management: Castlerock Marketing

Sale Results47 Yearling Bulls Averaged $4,127.0013 Open Heifers Averaged $3,080.00

High Selling BullsJ Square S Jag 309A sired by HF Tiger 5T, ½ interest and ½ possession was purchased by Double C Red Angus, Foam Lake, SK for $11,800.00

Northern View Dynamite 5A sired by Mohnen Dynamite was purchased by Creekview Angus, Hodgeville, SK for $7,000.00

Parkwood Tiger 13A sired by HF Tiger 5T was purchased by Ryan Ferguson, Jedburgh, SK for $6,200.00

High Selling HeifersParkwood Heather Queen 3A sired by Cole Creek Cedar Ridge was purchased by MCS Angus, Wynyard, SK for $5,800.00

J Square S Hi Lite 302A sired by Connealy Right Answer was purchased by Hollinger Land and Cattle, Neudorf, SKfor $5,100.00

Northern View Lucy 94A sired by CFS Bismarck 11X was purchased by Johnson Livestock, Peebles, SK for $4,600.00

36th Annual Short Grass Bull & Female Sale

April 19, 2014Aneroid, SK

Auctioneers: Bruce Switzer and Don Raffan

Sale Results23 Registered Heifers Averaged $3,424.00341 Commercial Heifers Averaged $1,600.006 Pairs of Chickens Averaged $3,691.00(Raised $22,500. For Charity)151 Bulls Averaged $4,894.00

High Selling BullsLot 168- Sandy Bar Ideal 18S 120A sired by Sandy Bar Ideal 18S, ½ Interest and ½ Possession was purchased by Deer Hill Ridge Angus Farms Ltd. for $15,500.00

Lot 5- Sandy Bar Sure Shot 431A sired by SCHURR 77 801 7023 was purchased by Pahl Livestock Ltd. for $15,000.00

Lot 1- Sandy Bar Sure Shot 11A sired by SCHURR 77 801 7023, 2/3 Interest and 2/3 Possession was purchased by Arda Farms for $14,000.00

Lot 3- Sandy Bar Sure Shot 1A sired by SCHURR 77 801 7023, 2/3 Interest and 2/3 Possession was purchased by Rivercrest Angus for $8,750.00

Lot 29- Sandy Bar OT 21A sired by Objective Trend 861 was purchased by Ross River Ranch for $8,750.00

Lot 62- Sandy Bar Ambush 10Y 29A sired by Sandy Bar Ambush 10Y was purchased by Ivanhoe Angus for $8,750.00

High Selling Registered HeifersLot 203- Sandy Bar Tilda 18A sired by DB Objective Trend 861 was purchased by Ortmann Ranch for $6,500.00

Lot 205- Sandy Bar Lass 35A sired by DB Objective Trend 861 was purchased by Ortmann Ranch for $6,250.00

Lot 210- Sandy Bar Jemina 96A sired by Sandy Bar Ideal 18S was purchased by Ortmann Ranch for $6,000.00

Lot 202- Sandy Bar Lark 32A sired by DB Objective Trend 86R was purchased by Ortmann Ranch for $4,750.00

High Selling Commercial Heifers35 Heifers were purchased by Legault Cattle Company for $1,875.00

High Selling Chickens for CharitiesSilver Lace was purchased by Red Coat Cattle Feeders and Canadian Angus Members for $4,250.00, 1/2 to Lagurus and 1/2 to Cancer Research

Buff Polish was purchased by Cypress Ford Swift Current and Maple Creek for $3,700.00 to Cancer Research

Speckle Sussex was purchased by Rod Nelson for $2,500.00 to Mankota Community Center

Dear Angus Advantage Editor,I am troubled by the mistrust the CAA directors and staff have developed of their members with the DNA test requirements that are being tied to the privilege of registering calves. Any bull siring registered calves will have to have his parentage proven by testing of sire and dam. This implies that 1: the application is not truthful and 2: that sires for commercial customers with unregistered calves can be by bull “Anybody.” The commercial customer and ultimately the consumer controls the survival of any breed. Producers with misleading pedigree and performance records are self-eliminating. You can only fool a customer once. Can you imagine the progress to be made in a breed if genomic tests were tied to registration on a voluntary basis? Registration age could be moved to nine months when proper performance, physical, disposition and genomic results could be available. The calf could be registered for a half price fee and his customer’s success will be his further compensation in the increased value of his animals.Also to be tied to registration privileges, is a compulsory test for calves born with extra limbs. To quote the association; “there has been no report of this defect in Canada.” Yet we will have to test every calf. Really?According to association policy, we do not have to look for carriers of these genetic defects in animals born before certain qualifying dates. Their passing on defection genes to the breed population will apparently not have the same effect as an animal born after that date passing on the same defect. My suspicion is that the association has directed some white lab coat somewhere to conjure up a DNA test for Angus Association members, to see if we are qualified to be Angus breeders.

Hoping not to be culled, Charlotte LehmannLehmann Red Angus

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Senior Bull Calf Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull Remitall West, Olds, AB with Remitall West Sao Paulo 7A sired by Cudlobe In Focus 5S

Reserve Senior Bull Calf ChampionPieshel Farms, Airdrie, AB with RPM Ask Him RLP 5A sired by S A V Net Worth 4200

Junior Champion BullRemitall West, Olds, AB with Remitall W Profiler 22Z sired by Remitall Wideload 595U

Reserve Junior Champion BullLorenz Angus Farms, Markerville, AB with Lorenz Wanderlei 66Z sired by Belvin Wanderlei 25’09

Pair of BullsLorenz Angus Farms, Markerville, ABRemitall West, Olds, ABPieschel Farms, Airdrie, AB

Group of Three BullsLorenz Angus Farms, Markerville, AB Pieschel Farms, Airdrie, AB

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Bar CR Angus 38Bar DK 38Bar-E-L Angus IFCBar H Land & Cattle Co. 7Beverly Hills Angus 38BJ Cattle Co. 32Black Ridge Angus Farm 38Blairs.Ag Cattle Company BCBlast Angus 65Bootis Black Angus 49Border Butte Angus 32Bouchard Livestock International 65Bova-Tech Ltd. 66Bow Valley Genetics 66Breed Creek Angus Ranch 38Brendale Acres 28Brookmore Angus 49 Brown, Walter 41Bryce’s Bar B Ranch 38Burnett, Bryce 38 BuyAgro.com 49

Cadillac Stock Farms 28Canadian Angus Association Convention 10Canadian Angus Foundation 14Canadian Farm Insurance Corp. 66Canadian Junior Angus Association Showdown 18Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society 65Chapman Cattle Company 32Circle 7 Angus 38Clegg Angus 32Crescent Creek Angus 38

D & K Black Angus 28Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd. 66Dayora Farm 28Deer Range Red Angus 38Deer River Ranching 32Delar Cattle & Quarter Horses 32Delorme Livestock 38Diamond T Cattle Co. 32DJ Cattle Co. 49DKF Red Angus 38Dolittle Angus 38Double Bar D Farms 38Double ‘F’ Cattle Co./Parkvista Hereford Farm 38DWAJO Registered Angus 32 Early Sunset Ranch 1

Eastondale Angus 39Edwards Livestock 66EKW Red Angus 6, 39Emmatt Creek Red Angus 39Everblack Angus 32 Ferme Wilgor Farms 65Flewelling, Craig 66Forsyth Ranch Ltd. 39

GBS Angus Farm 39Genex Cooperative Inc. 9Gerlei Angus 39Get-A-Long Stock Farm/Ericson Livestock Services 32Gilchrist Farms 28Glen Gabel Angus 39Glen Islay Angus 28Glesbar Cattle Co. 32Graham Red Angus 28Grant Rolston Photography Ltd. 66Greenbush Angus 49 Halcyon Angus Farm 39Hamco Cattle Co. 49Hamilton Farms 32Harprey Angus Farms 28Hartford Bros. 28High Tree Cattle 39 Hi Low Angus 39Hollinger Land and Cattle 39H.S. Knill Co. Ltd. 64

Ivanhoe Angus 39

J & S Cattle 8, 39Johnson/Fertile Valley 69JPD Farms 29Justamere Farms Ltd. 39

KBJ Round Farms 33KC Cattle Co. 39, 67Kembar Farms 49Kenray Ranch 39Kueber Farms 33Kuntz Farms 39

Lazy MC Angus 33Lazy S Ranch Inc. 33Leela Farms 29Lewis Farms Ltd. 33Locust Grove Angus 29Lone Stone farms 33Lucky 7 Cattle Co. 33 M & J Farms 49Macks Red Angus 29Macnab Angus 40Maple Line Farm 8Maple Ridge Acres 40Mar Mac Farms 49Marin Cattle Presentation 66

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By the sign of the Chinese Zodiac, the year of Two Thousand and Fourteen is the Year of the “Horse,” but in North America, the market is setting up to be the Year of the “Beef Cow”...or looking in a broader scope....the “Decade of the Beef Female.” With our neighbours south of us reporting a sixty-one year low in their nation’s cow herd and production in the beef industry dropping to a twenty year low, the future is ominous...a beef shortage! Although the Canadian cowherd has shrunk, it has not depleted as much as that of the Americans. The high price of slaughter cows will entice aging ranchers and producers to further liquidate, taking advantage of strong market values and there are few signs of females retained for the restocking process as producers and feedlot operators recoup losses from the past decade. The last few years of strong grain prices has led to grasslands cultivated and put back into cereal production and fences torn out ...fences which will not be replaced. As population and pavement has increased, the majority of production of beef cattle in North America is west of the north and south line drawn by the Mississippi River. Although weather patterns in Canada have been very favorable for cow/calf producers, adverse conditions in the United States have spurred liquidation, especially, in grazing states where drought conditions linger. The rancher is not the only one affected by the weather, as the drought in California has drastically affected fruit and vegetable production. California is the largest supplier of leaf vegetables (leaf lettuce, romaine and spinach), making up over eighty percent of the North American supply. Producers are quoting double and triple price increases in fruit and vegetables in order to maintain production, which will be a big hit to Mrs. Consumer’s food budget. Retail prices of beef have been gradually increasing over the past several years and surprisingly, North American beef consumption has slightly increased even though we must consider it as a luxury item. Packers and retailers have adapted new cuts to give Mrs. Consumer viable and affordable options for the dinner table. One thing is for certain...the North American consumer will take more out of their pay cheque in order to put food on the table; as has been the case in Europe and other countries in the world. So where does the Canadian producer fit in the future scheme? Much of what has happened in the past will not change...we are net exporters and our largest trading partner will remain our neighbors south of the forty-ninth parallel. But for American producer’s ability to restock their ebbing cow herd, they will look to their two neighboring countries for young breeding females...females which will suit and adapt to their production practises...Canada being the ideal source. The strength of our market in Canada will be led by the United States...whether they are struggling to keep packing plants in operation or restoring their depleted cow numbers. It will be COOL to be Canadian! As seed stock producers, we must think maternal and expand our marketing methods taking advantage of new marketing opportunities. Rising markets attract new customers...customers that no one knows...whether they are domestic or foreign...out of breed or out of industry. Since Putin’s actions in Eastern Europe will stymie any further trade in the area, we must look at a more accessible and lucrative trade in North America. There is no doubt that our breed and our females are ideal for the restocking process and we need lots of them. Forward thinking breed associations are rapidly changing to electronic communication with their breeder base...and breeders have followed suit through E-mail, Facebook and Twitter. To fit this method of marketing, each breeding operation must have a web site which is linked to a high volume marketing site, attracting viewers from all breeds and sectors of the livestock industry. The site must be maintained and updated to be current, since new viewers will search for product availability. In the livestock business, print marketing maintains its presence...we still want to view, read and compare...and if you are reading this editorial, it must mean that it works. Although I am from an older generation, I have found there are no computers in bathrooms and Tim’s doesn’t send e-mails. Plan to attend your 4-H club and Junior shows...your future customers. The T Bar Invitational is open to golfers of any calibre...a great event supporting youth...awesome fellowship and an opportunity to find new customers. For all you skeptics, 2015 is the “Year of the Goat”...so was 2003!

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May1 Ottawa Livestock Exchange, Greely, ON31 Pasture Ready Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK

4-8 Canadian Angus Association National Convention, Moose Jaw, SK 24-25 T Bar Invitational Golf Tournament, Saskatoon, SK

July7-13 Summer Synergy, Olds, AB10 Today’s Angus Advantage Summer Issue Deadline17-19 Canadian Junior Angus Association Showdown, Virden, MB17 Manitoba Angus Field Day, Virden, MB

August10-12 Alberta Junior Angus Association Junior Show, Bashaw, AB12 Alberta Angus Association AGM & Hall of Fame Gala, Bashaw, AB21 Today’s Angus Advantage Early Fall Issue Deadline 30 Autumn Angus Classic, Hanover, ON

October4 Eastern Extravaganza Angus Sale, Indian River, ON 5 Autumn Tradition Sale, Blackstock, ON 3-5 Olds Fall Classic- Alberta Angus Gold Show, Olds, AB 10 Blairs.Ag “Genetics in Motion” Female Sale, Moose Jaw, SK 11 Gilchrist Farms “In It To Win It” Sale, Lucknow, ON 11 Six Mile Ranch Fall Production Sale, Fir Mountain, SK15 Today’s Angus Advantage Late Fall Issue Deadline20 Justamere Sale of the Year, Lloydminster, SK 24 Harvest Classic Sale, Moose Jaw, SK26 Angus in Action Sale, Nappan, NS30-Nov 1 Lloydminster Stockade Round-Up - Saskatchewan Angus Gold & Junior Show, Lloydminster, SK 30-Nov 1 Manitoba Livestock Expo, Brandon, MB 31-Nov 1 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON

November3-8 Farmfair International, Edmonton, AB 15 Northern Select Angus Sale, Camrose, AB 18 Acadia Colony Bull Sale, Oyen, AB 24-29 Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SK

schedule ofEvents

BW +1.9 WW +46 YW +86 Milk +29 Tot Mat +51 S A V BISMARCK 5682 BUSHS UNBELIEVABLE 423 BUSHS BLACKBIRD 8708 G 13 STEEL BUSHS DELIGHT 7603 BUSHS CINCHA DELIGHT 739

JUSTIFIED was our pick of the 2013 U-2 Bull Sale. JUSTIFIED combines explosive muscle and volume with soundness of structure and phenotype. He is a good looker! We just love his calves and look forward to their development.

ROCK SOLID was a member of the outstanding Pen of 3 for Bush Angus at the 2013 Denver Stock Show. He has left us an impressive group of calves this spring. Be sure to check them out!

HF SMOKIN’ ACES 105YBAR-E-L IRON WILL 32Y

BAR-E-L NATURAL LAW 52YSOUTHLAND THRILLER 83X

Joining ROCK SOLID in our Black line-up...BAR-E-L MUCHMORE 155A

BAR-E-L PURE POWER 230ZCRAFT UPWARD 1301

RING CREEK FLYNN 25A

RED CROWFOOT 4ACES 2193ZRED BAR-E-L MAGIC MIKE 189Z

RED BAR-E-L ZORRO 7ZRED BAR-E-L ANTHEM 46A

RED DURALTA FORWARD MOTION 4ARED WHEEL ALLIANCE 22U

Joining JUSTIFIED in our Red line-up...

BW 92 lbs. 205 Wt 847 lbs. 365 Wt. 1440 lbs. Scr 38 cm

Dave & Lynne Longshore FamilyStettler, AB

T: 403.579.2394 C: 403.740.6788Webpage: www.bar-e-l.com

Email: barelangus@gmail.comBAR-E-L Angus

Joining our Herdsire Line-up!

BW -0.6 WW +40 YW +62 Milk +20 Tot Mat +40 RED FLYING K AMBUSH 6T RED U-2 MAMA’S BOY 167X RED FLYING K LAKOTA 104U RED U-2 INXS 1665S RED U-2 DUCHESS 386X RED U-2 DUCHESS 2G

BW 80 lbs. 205 Wt 886 lbs. 365 Wt. 1476 lbs Scr 38 cm

2014 ANGUS ADVANTAGE APRIL 3rd look.indd 1 14-04-25 8:40 AM

High Selling Bull$40,0003/4 Interest, 1/2 Possession-HBH Farms-Brookmore Angus-Atlasta Angus-Diamond T Cattle Co.-Henderson Cattle Co.

Remitall F Rage 9A

Thank you to all buyers and bidders for making Remitall Farms Bull & Select Female Sale a Huge Success!

Remitall F Reactor 40A$12,000.00 to LLB Angus, Erskine, AB

Remitall F Recruit 43A$11,000.00 to Battle T Angus, AB

Remitall F Voyageur 44A$11,000.00 to Spruceyvale Angus,

Russell Lohr, AB

Remitall MsMorrison 192A$4,100.00 to Nielson Land & Cattle, SK

BOSS BOSSMAN 139SIRE: Boss Hoss 8832

MGS: OCC Next Step 762NEPDs: BW +2 WW +54 YW +78 Milk + 21

FLYING W MAROON FIVE 155ZSIRE: Haycow Cutting Edge 055

MGS: 4L Ram Canyon 62SEPDs: BW +5 WW +70 YW +104 Milk+27

OSU FINAL EXAM 3139SIRE: SAV Final Answer 0035

MGS: SAV Brilliance 8077EPDs: BW +1.5 WW +57 YW +101 Milk + 24

These tremendous sires are walking at Blair’s right now. Watch for their genetic influence.

Mark your calendar! October 10th, 2014, for the Genetics in Motion Female Sale.Featuring 125 Red and Black Angus females.

Thank You To all our 2014 buyers and bidders.Your interest in our genetics and support of our program is gratifying. We sincerely thank-you.

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