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3 WHITECAP PLUS 179Y Palmer Charolais, Bladworth selected this calving ease HBC Everest son Stop by this summer and let us show you the cowherd and next year s prospects. WHITECAP CONCEPT 42Y Jones Charolais, Gull Lake purchased this thick JWX Silver Buckle son WHITECAP POWER PAK 85Y Gilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievale added this HBC Everest son to some heifers WHITECAP EVEREST 164Y Silver Foxx Charolais, Silton and Valley s End Charolais, Central Butte, bought this long HBC Everest son Mike Howe , c Dale Howe , c Doug Howe , c #183, 325 4th Avenue SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 dlmhowe@xplornet.com Charolais Banner May

4 May 2012 VOL. 46, NO. 2 Features Reekie Joins CCA Staff P&H Ranching HEJ Charolais Charolais Power Chomiak Charolais Tip the Scale Clear Lake Charolais Pro-Char Charolais Palmer Charolais Beck Farms High Country Louber Farms A. Sparrow Farms Horseshoe E Charolais Northern Alliance Buffalo Lake Family Tradition McTavish Charolais Rollin Acres/Patton/Whiskey Hollow Pleasant Dawn Charolais Impact Best of the Breeds Diamond W Charolais Departments Winn Man Charolais Wilgenbusch N of the 53rd Hi-Weigh Steppler Farms Benchmark Mountain View Elder Charolais Perrot-Martin White Cap / Rosso Gilliland Bros Cattleman s Classic Forsyth Bros Cedarlea Farms High Point Wilgenbusch N of the 49th Canadian Cattle Genome Hunter Charolais Size Matters SE Sask Cornerstone CCYA Conference & Show Sales in Brief High Selling Bulls Bull Sale Summary From the Field...5 Du champ...6 From the CCA General Manager...7 Du Directeur Général de l ACC...8 Charolais Life...9 Canadian Charolais Youth Association News...19 Herd Health...40 Calendar...57 Index...58 On the cover Tomina Jackson, Inglis, Manitoba, won the CCYA Intermediate Photography division at CCYA 2011 with this photo. For registration information for CCYA 2012, see page Shannon Road Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 5B1 Ph. (306) Fax (306) Home Page: charolaisbanner@sasktel.net ISSN Helge By, Manager/Publisher Candace By, Managing Editor charolaisbanner@sasktel.net Susan Penner, Production/Design charolais.susan@sasktel.net Dalyse Robertson, Web Design Box 2458, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph/Fax (204) pdmrobertson@gmail.com Scott Kasprick, Web Design Ph scott@reaxiongraphics.com Cynthia Beck, Web Co-ordinator (306) c.beckeroo@gmail.com FIELDMEN: Alberta & British Columbia Craig Scott nd Street, Olds, AB T4H 1X1 Res. (403) Fax (403) Cell (403) sbanner@telusplanet.net Saskatchewan, Manitoba, USA & Eastern Canada Helge By 124 Shannon Rd., Regina, SK S4S 5B1 Office (306) Office Fax (306) Res. (306) Cell (306) charolaisbanner@sasktel.net SUBSCRIPTIONS: Payable by credit card at All Rates Are Listed In Canadian Funds Canada (Canadian prices include 5% GST) 1 yr. $ yrs. $ USA 1 yr. - $75, 1st class (2 week delivery) - $115 3 yrs. - $200, 1st class (2 week deliver) - $320 Overseas 1 yr. - $80, 1st class (2 week delivery)- $120 3 yrs. - $210, 1st class (2 week delivery)- $330 Animals in the photographs in the Banner have not been altered by computer enhancement or mechanical methods according to the knowledge of the publisher. The material produced in this publication is done so with the highest integrity, however, we assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. We are responsible for only the value of the advertisement. Charolais Banner (ISSN ) is published 5 times per year (February, May, Aug, Oct and December) by Charolais Banner Inc., Regina, SK. Postage paid at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Printed by: Western Litho Printers Ltd. Publication No Registration No Return undeliverable addresses (covers only) to: Charolais Banner 124 Shannon Road Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 5B1 Canada charolaisbanner@sasktel.net Photo: Tomina Jackson. Design: Susan Penner 4 Charolais Banner May 2012

5 POINTS TO PONDER Wow! The spring of 2012 will be remembered for a couple of things. Warmer than normal temperatures and hotter than ever bull sales. The spring sale run has been great in all parts of Canada. From the Maritimes where the Nappan test station sale was as good as ever to Quebec where the sales were stronger than last year, to Ontario where the sales, including some new ones, found great success, to right across the west. Alberta sales seemed to be the strongest of anywhere, where switching to Charolais bulls is in full swing. Many new sales in the prairies provided solid averages with most selling more bulls off the yards this year than ever before. A sale is not a silver bullet to getting rich selling bulls, but if you work hard, it will produce good results and a higher top end than can usually be obtained by private treaty. This of course is balanced against higher costs of doing business, so it needs to be looked at objectively. If the sale can be held on the farm, it will cut down on the work and expense of going to town, so this needs to be looked at as well. In this issue you will see the sale reports and at the back the Sale Summary which shows the sale statistics of all the bull sales for the past 31 years. The sale reports will show you which bloodlines and programs were the most sought after and some appreciation ads from many conscientious breeders profile some of the high selling bulls in Canada this spring. The top end of the sales were also stronger with more $10,000 plus bulls selling in the sales. So what trends did I see this spring in the sales? Interestingly enough it varied somewhat from sale to sale and region to region. Many breeders have developed their program and buyers that are looking for that have followed. In some sales the buyers have been very birth weight conscious. I found this with larger operations who maybe haven t been using Charolais bulls for a while and are more concerned about calving ease than anything. In other sales the buyers were more concerned about meat and performance and I saw this from maybe smaller number herds who are looking to maximize their return per cow and don t mind helping the odd calf if it means another 100 lb. at weaning. As I have said before, you need to define your program and produce what your customers are asking and paying the most money for. Another trend I saw this spring was more people talking about and trying Charolais bulls on black cows. I see this getting bigger and bigger as more try it and see that it works. We need to keep talking about it and giving examples of who is doing it and how well it is working. I also think the higher cull bull prices put more demand on the bull sales of all breeds. I was visiting with one commercial producer in Saskatchewan in April who had sold a six year old bull that he had been feeding some grain and sileage to, so he was in good shape. The bull weighed 2,865 lb. shrunk and sold for for over $2,900 take home. This is what kept the consumption of numbers up in many sales. This spring there were more purebred breeders searching for better bulls and willing to pay more for them. I also saw that more breeders were researching the pedigrees of the bulls they were interested in. With more breeders using the internet more frequently this becomes easier. In some cases when looking at the dam of a bull they found that she had not had a calf registered every year so assumed she wasn t a consistent producer. If you haven t been registering all your calves and sending in the performance data, I would recommend that you start. This From the Field Helge By information trend will continue and become more important to many and not registering and transferring bulls will cost you money down the road. There were also more breeders doing and requesting genomic testing. Some were doing igenity testing especially for identifying the Homozygous Polled bulls and more were doing the Leptin test done by Quantum. I also see these becoming more sought after and requested in the future and if these breeders are willing to pay more for those that test how they want them, I see it as being financially feasible. I also wonder now with some profit back in the business, if more ultrasounding needs to be done in conjunction with the genomic testing to see if this can become more accurate in the future. Another subject that has been raised lately is the future of the PFRA pasture system after cutbacks were announced in the last federal budget. The current community pasture system includes 61 sites in Saskatchewan, 24 in Manitoba and two in Alberta. The community pastures were the PFRA s biggest and longest-running soil conservation program on the prairies, set up in the 1930s to reclaim badly eroded soils. They now cover over 2.2 million acres of rangeland, used each summer by about 3,100 producers, who pay fees to graze about 220,000 head of livestock. The government agency has informed its staff of its plan for the pastures, in which 10 pastures will be divested in 2013, followed by additional pastures each year until full divestiture is achieved in Grazing and breeding services on remaining pastures are to be maintained throughout the transition period and pasture patrons will receive as much notice as possible, the government said. The six-year stretch is expected to allow time for provinces, municipalities, pastures users and other stakeholders to help manage the transition. continued on page 16 Charolais Banner May

6 POINTS À RÉFLÉCHIR Wow! On se rappellera le printemps de 2012 pour quelques raisons, un est les températures plus chaud que d habitude est l autre est les ventes du taureau incroyable. Les ventes de printemps ont eu du grand succès partout le pays. Dans les maritimes la vente de la station de preuve Nappan était aussi bonne que jamais. Au québec les ventes étaient plus fortes que l année dernière, et en ontario il y avait un grand succès qui a continué à travers l ouest. Les ventes en alberta ont été les plus fortes que n importe où avec des acheteurs échangeant la race de leur taureau aux charolais. Dans cette revue sont les rapports de vente et il y a aussi le résumé de vente qui montre les statistiques de toutes ventes de taureau pendant les 31 dernières années. Les rapports de vente montrent quelles génétiques et programmes étaient le plus cherchés, avec des publicités d appréciation de beaucoup de sélectionneurs consciencieux. Quelles tendances est-ce que j ai vues dans les ventes ce printemps? Assez intéressant, il a changé de la vente à la vente et de la région à la région. Beaucoup d éleveurs ont développé leur programme et les acheteurs qui la recherchent ont suivi. Aux quelques ventes les acheteurs ont été très conscients du poids de naissance des taureaux. J ai trouvé que ces acheteurs qui sont plus conscients du poids de naissance étaient les plus grandes opérations préoccupées par la facilité de vêlage que n importe quoi. Dans d autres ventes les acheteurs ont regardé pour la viande et l exécution. Ceci vient des acheteurs avec des troupeaux peut-être plus petits qui regardent à maximiser leur retour par vache et ne s occupent pas d aider la naissance s il signifie encore 100 livres au sevrage. Comme j ai dit avant, vous devez définir votre programme et produire ce que vos clients veulent et sont disposés à payer la plupart d argent. Plus de personnes parlant de multiplier leurs vaches noires aux taureaux du charolais était une autre tendance que j ai vu ce printemps. Aussi il y a plus des gens qui avaient multiplié les vaches noires aux taureaux du charolais. Je prévois que les gens de plus en plus multiplieront leurs vaches noires aux taureaux du charolais parce que les gens réalisent que cette multiplication fonctionne bien. Nous devons continuer le parler et donnons des exemples de qui multiplie les vaches noires aux taureaux du charolais et informer des personnes à quel point cela fonctionne. Je pense également que les prix plus élevés du taureau inférieur mettent plus de demande sur les ventes de taureau pour toutes les races. J ai visité avec un producteur commercial en Saskatchewan en avril qui a vendu un taureau qui a six ans. Il avait alimenté le taureau ainsi il était dans la bonne forme. Le taureau a pesé livres à la vente et s est vendu pour , pour plus de 2.900,00$. C est ce qui maintenu la consommation des nombres vers le haut dans beaucoup de ventes. Le prix plus élevé pour les taureaux inférieurs a encouragé les personnes à vendre leurs vieux taureaux pour l abattage et à acheter de jeunes taureaux. Ce printemps il y avait plus d éleveurs de la race Charolais faisant la recherche pour trouver des meilleurs taureaux. Aussi, ils étaient prêts à payer plus pour ces taureaux meilleurs. Les sélectionneurs recherchaient sur l Internet les pedigrees des taureaux qu ils étaient intéressés en employant. Dans certains cas en regardant la mère d un taureau, Du champ Helge By ils ont constaté qu elle n avait pas un veau enregistré chaque année, ainsi elle ne doit pas être un producteur constanté. Je vous recommande que vous enregistrez tous que vos veaux et envoyez tous les données de performance. Cette tendance de l information continuera et deviendra plus importante à vendre vos animaux. Il semble que d éleveurs sont plus intéressés à examiner l ADN de génomique. Quelques éleveurs ont examiné «Igenity» pour identifier les taureaux que est acère homozygote. En outre il y avait des sélectionneurs déterminant le gène de Leptin par «Quantum Genetics». Il sera financièrement faisable pour faire ces genres d essais si les sélectionneurs les demandant sont disposés à payer plus pour ceux qu ils veulent examinés. Je me demande si plus de données d ultrasons doivent être faites en même temps que l essai génomique d ADN? La conférence et l exposition de CCYA seront tenues en juillet en Olds, Alberta. Cette année la réunion annuelle générale de l ACC sera tenu en même temps que la conférence de jeunesse. Projetez assister à ces deux événements qui sont toujours les endroits valables au réseau et voir ce que votre association fait. C est votre occasion de donner votre entrée sur la future direction de l industrie du charolais. C est la meilleure heure de prendre des photos pour la publicité, des sites Web et des catalogues de vente quand l herbe est verte et les bétail sont en bon état. Notre prochaine revue est l édition annuelle de «Herdsire». Si Craig ou moi peut vous aider avec votre promotion svp contactez nous. Nous sommes ici pour nous aider de quelque façon pouvons. À la prochaine, Helge 6 Charolais Banner May 2012

7 FROM THE CCA GENERAL MANAGER CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION st Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6W8 Phone: (403) Fax: (403) Home Page: PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES: ALBERTA President: Lyle Bignell, Stettler Secretary: Lisa Paget, Carbon SASKATCHEWAN President: Orland Walker, Hudson Bay Secretary: Dave Blechinger, Rosetown MANITOBA President: Harry Airey, Rivers Secretary: Rae Trimble Portage la Prairie ONTARIO President: Gord Tomlinson, Norwood Secretary: Doris Aitken, Mount Forest QUEBEC President: Francois Couture, Notre-Damedu-Bon-Conseil Secretary: Laurent Jourdain MARITIMES President: Ricky Milton, Cornwall, PE Secretary: Jennifer MacDonald, St. Mary s, Kent Co., NB STAFF: General Manager: NEIL GILLIES Registry & Office Manager: MEL REEKIE Registry: JUDY CUMMER French Liaison: CYNTHIA BECK EXECUTIVE: PRESIDENT: WADE BECK Box 5, Lang, SK S0G 2W0 Ph (306) st VICE-PRESIDENT: BRENT SAUNDERS RR 3, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 (519) Fax (519) nd VICE-PRES: CAMPBELL FORSYTH Box 3, Eriksdale, MB R0C 0W0 (204) Fax (204) PAST PRESIDENT: LYLE BIGNELL Box 1055, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 (403) Fax (403) DIRECTORS: BERNARD BEGIN 1630 Rg St-Martin, Ste-Marie, PQ G6E 3A8 (418) Fax (418) BRIAN COUGHLIN RR Snake River Line, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0 (613) (613) URSULA CORPATAUX Box 397, Erskine, AB T0C 1G0 Ph/Fax (403) DORY GERRARD RR 2, Innisfail, AB T4G 1T7 (403) Fax (403) JOHN WILGENBUSCH Box 4, Halbrite, SK S0C 1H0 (306) Fax (306) RICKY MILTON 4558 Rt. 19 RR 2, Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0 (902) It is indeed a pleasure for me to notify the membership that Melanie (Mel) Reekie will be joining the Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) as the Manager of the Registry Department and Office Manager on May 1st, And just to allay everyone s fears, Judy Cummer will still be with us in her usual capacity until the end of the year. Judy is stepping down from her current role as she would like more time at home with her husband as he retired a few years ago. However, the good news is that Judy will continue to serve the membership in 2013 and beyond in a part time role. Mel will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the Association s systems under the tutelage of Judy, which should enable a seamless transition of duties and expectations with the membership. A press release introducing Mel is featured in this month s Charolais Banner. The Charolais office is undergoing a major renovation, which will be the first since the early nineties. In December, we were approached by our major tenant with a request for more space in the building and those that are familiar with the office layout would know that the open area in the center of the building was largely underutilized due to a downsizing in recent years. It was agreed that they could take over that section, so apart from the common areas of the computer room, kitchen and bathrooms: the CCA will now be housed in the reception area and the three south offices, and retain control of the boardroom. One of the tenant s requirements was an interior upgrade to their space in the Spring Report Card Neil Gillies, General Manager, Canadian Charolais Association building and they offered to fund the renovation. Due to the fact that the building had not seen any upgrades in the past 20 or so years, we decided to upgrade the CCA portion of the building and refurbish the kitchen and bathroom areas. For anybody who has renovated and tried to live and work in the same space will know, on many days the sounds, smells and upheaval of moving equipment and furniture put a strain on accomplishing daily tasks. However after about 6 weeks, we are nearing the completion and if you get an opportunity, please stop by for a tour and a visit. My last topic for this month is to report on the extended bull sale tour that I carried out this spring. We decided that it would be a good opportunity for me to travel to a series of bull sales across the prairies to basically interact with our membership and their buyers, and get a pulse on the industry and the wants and needs of the marketplace. My sojourn lasted 24 days and encompassed 21 sales in the three prairie provinces As everybody would know, the sales across the country were very strong; exceptional could even be a description used. Since first observing Charolais bull sales in the mid seventies I have never seen such a robust market as we experienced this year. Needless to say everybody was more than willing to talk cows again, which has been a long time coming. Due to space constraints the article must end, however if anybody would like to visit about the trip please give me a call and we can talk cows or should we say bulls. NOTICE OF MEETING In accordance with Article IV of the By-Laws of the Canadian Charolais Association, you are hereby officially notified of the 53rd Annual Meeting and Convention of the Canadian Charolais Association, to be held on Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 at 3:00 p.m MDST at the Olds College Alumni Centre, Olds, Alberta. NOTE: Only Active Members in good standing shall be entitled to vote at any meeting of the Association, and each active member or his/her proxy shall have one vote; only an active member in good standing may act as proxy for a member and no member shall vote as proxy for more than three (3) other members. A member in good standing is a member who is not in default of any of the By-Laws hereof, and who is not in arrears in payment of any membership fee, dues, or other monies to the Association, and who is not under suspension from the Association. Charolais Banner May

8 DU DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL DE L ACC Le Bulletin Scolaire du Printemps Neil Gillies, directeur général, l Association Canadienne du Charolais C est avec plaisir que j annonce Melanie (Mel) Reekie joindra l association canadienne du charolais (ACC) le 1er mai Elle sera la directrice du département d enregistrement et la directrice du bureau. Judy Cummer sera toujours avec nous dans sa capacité habituelle jusqu à la fin de l année. Le mari de Judy il s est retiré il y a quelques années et elle voudrait plus de temps à la maison avec lui. Les bonnes nouvelles : Judy continuera à travailler à temps-partiel pour l association. Mel aura l occasion de gagner la connaissance des systèmes de l association sous la tutelle de Judy, qui devrait permettre une transition sans couture des fonctions pour l adhésion. Décrit dans cette revue de la Charolais Banner est un communiqué de presse présentant Mel. Le bureau de l association subit une rénovation majeure, qui sera la première depuis les années En décembre notre locataire principal a été nous approchés avec une demande de plus d espace dans le bâtiment. L ACC fonctionnera maintenant dans le secteur de réception, les trois bureaux du sud, et garde la salle de réunion. Une des exigences du locataire pour lequel ils ont payé était une rénovation à leur espace. Le bâtiment n a eu aucune mise à jour pendant les vingt dernières années donc nous avons décidé d améliorer la partie du bâtiment de l ACC et de remettre à neuf les secteurs de cuisine et de salle de bains. Pour vous qui avez fait des rénovations vous savez la difficulté d accomplir les tâches quotidienne tout en essayant de travailler dans le même espace que les rénovations. Nous sommes en voie d achèvement après environ six semaines de rénovations ainsi si vous avez l occasion svp arrêtez pour une visite. Le conseil d administration a décidé que c était une bonne occasion pour que je voyage ce printemps à plusieurs ventes de taureau à travers les prairies. J ai communiqué l un sur l autre avec notre adhésion et leurs acheteurs, et j ai obtenu la nouvelle de l industrie et des demandes du marché. Mon voyage a duré 24 jours et a inclus 21 ventes dans les trois provinces de prairie. Les ventes à travers le pays étaient très exceptionnelles. Je n ai jamais vu un marché robuste tel que nous avons éprouvé cette année. Chacun encore a voulu parler des vaches, pendant longtemps que la plupart des personnes n ont pas voulu parler des vaches. Cet article doit se terminer, cependant si vous voulez parler du voyage svp m appelez et nous pouvons parler des vaches, ou nous disons, des taureaux. NEWS Neil Gillies announced the hiring of Melanie Reekie to the Canadian Charolais Association staff as Manager of the Registry Department and Office Manager effective May 1. The Board of Directors was interested in adding some youth to the staff that would be able to take a fresh look at things with an energy for change and improvement. With the changes in social media and technological systems, it was felt the office could benefit from experience in these areas. Mel, as she is affectionately known Reekie Joins CCA Staff by the Charolais people, comes with these skills and an ability to talk to breeders in an easy going way. She has experience in assisting computer users through phone services from her previous job with Viterra in Regina. Mel participated in the Canadian Charolais Youth Association and showed JSR heifers throughout her 4- H years in Ontario. If you never met her through these events, you will probably recognize her from her years of working with the Saunders crew (with brother-in-law Darrell) at Canadian Western Agribiton. Her purebred experience is something that is just next to impossible to teach new employees. This will come as a great asset and lessen the learning required for her new position. Judy Cummer s impending retirement led to the necessity of additional staff in the CCA office. She will continue to work through 2012 making the transition smooth. The duties of Office Manager have also been added to the job description, allowing day to day operations to continue when Neil is required to be on the road. She brings with her, not only knowledge about the industry, but also knows many breeders, the cattle, and has a general understanding of the events and necessary priorities of the business. We are really pleased that she is going to join us. We are excited to have some enthusiasm of youth in the office and feel it will improve and enhance the services to our members, Neil Gillies exclaims. 8 Charolais Banner May 2012

9 NEWS It s a Boy! Jared and Heather McTavish, welcomed a son, Hayden John, January 19, 2012, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. Proud grandparents are Brian and Betty McTavish of McTavish Charolais and Red Angus, Moosomin, Saskatchewan. Centurian Farm Award Richard and Beverlie Smith and family of Be-Rich Farms, Kitscoty, Alberta, received the Alberta Century Ranch & Farm Award from Premier Allison Redord. After Richard s release from the R.C.A.F. in 1965, Richard & Bev took over the family farm. They are still actively farming along with their oldest son Brent and his wife Deb. Dick Carmichael Joins Livestock Marketeers Hall of Fame The Livestock Marketeers added five industry professionals, including Dick Carmichael, to their Hall of Fame wall at the National Western Stock Show Club on January 14. The Livestock Marketeers, an Charolais Life This column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people of the business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversaries and events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you d like to submit, please charolaisbanner@sasktel.net for print in upcoming issues. informal fraternity of livestock fieldmen, auctioneers, sale managers and related livestock business leaders, met for their 47th Annual Banquet in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado A posthumous addition included Walt Browarny of Calgary, Alberta. Dick Carmichael started at the Drover s Journal in 1969 and that position laid the groundwork for Dick to later work for the Charolais Banner, headquartered in Shawnee Mission, KS. Dick served as field representative for the eastern half of the United States, selling advertising and working the ring at sales, before moving to Kansas City to work as the magazine's director of field staff and to eventually become part owner of the publication. In time, the American International Charolais Association started their own breed publication, the Charolais Journal, and Dick served as field representative in the eastern United States for the new publication. During his years with the Charolais publications, he became acquainted with Charolais breeders across the North American Continent, as well as the cattle they produced and merchandized. So in 1979, Dick and his wife, Ruth Ann, formed Carmichael Enterprises, an independent Charolais sales management business. Over the next 15 years, Dick conducted and managed over 200 auction sales throughout the U.S. and Canada, with many of those sales setting highselling records for the breed that still stand today. Dick managed sales at all of Canada's major livestock shows, including the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Calgary Stampede, Toronto Winter Fair, Edmonton Northlands Expo, and Manitoba Ag-Ex in Brandon. Dick resides in Springfield, TN, with his wife, Ruth Ann, and he continues to work the ring at more than 150 sales annually. His life still tends to be "dictated by the datebook," but he considers that a good thing since this kind of work has always felt more like an adventure to him, rather than a job. It s a Boy! Tristen Alan Raymond was born to Crystal and David Raymond, Aneroid, Saskatchewan, on January 22, 2012, weighing 7 lb., 2 oz. Proud Grandparents are Murray and Nicole Blake, Wood River Charolais, McCord, Saskatchewan. Crystal is a CCYA Alumni and past SCA director. Chomiak Honoured John Chomiak, Chomiak Charolais, Mundare, Alberta, was presented an Honourary Membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) at their Summit Awards. The APEGA Council bestows this honour on any person who has rendered eminent service with the profession resulting in the betterment of society through the development of new material, equipment, techniques, philosophy or management related to engineering, geology and geophysics. For nearly 50 years, John has actively promoted the value of continued on page 16 Charolais Banner May

10 2ND SALE UP $1400 P&H Ranching Bull Sale P&H Ranching Co. 2nd Annual Bull Sale February 11, 2012 Innisfail,AB 39 Two Year Old Bulls $236,100 $6,130 Auctioneer: Don Raffin What a great way to get the Alberta bull sale season started. A powerful set of two year old bulls were on offer at this second annual sale. The average was up $1,459 over last year with 90% of the bulls selling to repeat customers. High Selling Bulls Lot 1, PH CHALLENGER 7X (Polled, 95lb. BW, 44.5 cm), sired by PH Wyoming wind 33P, out of an HBSF Liberty 59N daughter. Sold for $10,000 to White Lake Colony, Barons. Lot 4, PH CHALLENGER 23X (Polled, 90 lb. BW, 43 cm), sired by PH Wyoming wind 33P, out of a Spruceview Lad 68F daughter. Sold for $10,000 to High River Colony, High River. Lot 3, PH CHALLENGER 25X (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 42 cm), sired by LKPR Challenger 208M, out of a PH Del Rio 621F daughter. Sold for $8,300 to Church Ranches, Balzac. Lot 2, PH BANNER 70X (Polled, 103lb. BW, 45 cm), sired by JSR Trophy 88T, out of an SVC Heza White Lake Colony purchased the high selling bull Targetpower 25E daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Church Ranches. Lot 11, PH CHALLENGER 6X (Polled, 103 lb. BW, 42 cm), sired by LKPR Challenger 208M, out of a Snake Valley Tribue 5J daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Diamond Willow Ranch, Millerville. Lot 15, PH ORIGINAL 14X (Polled, 76 lb. BW, 45 cm), sired by LT Original 8310, out of a by LKPR Challenger 208M daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Albion Ridge Colony. Lot 16, PH CHALLENGER 46X Church Ranches, Balzac selected 3 high selling bulls Coldstream Ranch, Vernon, BC, was a volume buyer selecting 7 bulls Rey Creek Ranch took 6 bulls back to Merrit, BC (Polled, 85 lb. BW, 39.5 cm), sired by LKPR Challenger 208M, out of an HBSF Liberty 59N daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Rey Creek Ranch, Merrit, BC. AVERAGE UP $700 HEJ Bull Sale HEJ Charolais Bull Sale February 24, 2012 Innisfail, AB 43 1/2 Yearling Bulls $191,600 $4,354 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. A great set of bulls was on offer at the HEJ Charolais Annual Bull Sale. Many of the bulls were sold to repeat customers, both commercial and purebred breeders. Bulls were sold into 4 provinces and 2 states. High Selling Bulls Lot 32, HEJ OASIS 59Y (Polled, Red Factor, 106 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Fargo 811U, out of an HEJ Ripper 66P daughter. Sold for $8,300 to Willowbrook Charolais, Millerville. Lot 30, HEJ HIGH YEILD 45Y (Polled, 102 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired by Sparrows Fargo 811U, out of an SDC Calypso 29N daughter. Sold for $8,200 to Wyatt Farms, Arrowood. Lot 1, NINA ALL YOU NEED 44Y (Polled, 100 lb., 37 cm), sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, out of a Anchor J Bart 31H daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Char-Maine Ranching, Cardston. Lot 2, HEJ YOYO 101Y (Polled, 106 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, out of a Main The Rock 38R daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Bremner Charolais, Dauphin, MB. Lot 46, HEJ YALE 36Y (Polled, Red Factor, 110 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired by MAIN The Rock 38R, out of a Merit Data Buster 73K daughter. Sold for $5,800 to Spring Valley Ranch, Hill Spring. Lot 33, RASM YORK 98Y (Polled, Red Factor, 92 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired by Wyatt Farms selected the second high selling bull Jack Bremner took a high selling bull back to Manitoba Sparrows Fargo 811U, out of a RASM Kool Kut 102K daughter. Sold for $5,600 to A. Sparrow Farms, Vanscoy, SK. Lot 16, HEJ YOSEMITE SAM 71Y (Polled, 106 lb. BW, 34 cm), sired by HEJ Vanilla Ice 57T, out of a Merit Data Buster 73K daughter. Sold for $5,000 to David Royer, Coon Rapids, Iowa. 10 Charolais Banner May 2012

11 VERY STRONG DEMAND Charolais Power Bull Sale Charolais Power Bull Sale March 8, 2012 Veteran, AB 30 Yearling Bulls $152,600 $5, Two Year Old Bulls 341,700 5, Lots $494,300 $5,492 Auctioneer: Dan Skeels A good crowd was on hand to purchase from these three great breeders. Most of the bulls were sold to repeat buyers, both purebred and commercial producers. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 50, LEGL FREEWAY 80X (Polled, 88 lb. BW, 41.5 cm), sired by NCLB Free-Way 512R, out of an MNE Navajo 6N daughter. Sold for $9,600 to Desert Land Cattle Co., Oyen. Consigned by Letniaks Charolais, Consort. Lot 33, LEGL CRAVEN 35X (Polled, 88 lb. BW, 44.5 cm), sired by MSW Craven Red 29M, out of an LLW Code Red PLD 47P daughter. Sold for $8,700 to Sungrass Livestock, Veteran. Consigned by Letniaks Charolais. Lot 39, LEGL MAJOR 56X (Polled, Red Factor, 108 lb. BW, 41 cm), sired by LLW Major PLD 100T, out of an NCLB Free-Way 521R daughter. Sold for $8,600 to Goodbrand Livestock, Veteran. Consigned by Letniaks Charolais. Lot 43, LEGL DIABLO 69X (110 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired by LLW Diablo PLD 15U, out of a PCC Beefmaker 65S daughter. Sold for $8,100 to Glen & Brian Quast, Hanna. Consigned by Letniaks Charolais. Lot 26, FAWCETTS MARATHON 81X (Polled, 112 lb. BW, 43 cm), sired by MXS Marathon 849U, out of a Fawcett s Pld Hank 24P daughter. Sold for $7,900 to Greg Kitt, Veteran. Consigned by Fawcett Cattle Co., Consort. Lot 88, FOOTPRINT SIR 113Y (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 37 cm), sired by Footprints Cowboy Up 822U, out of a Nelson daughter. Sold for $7,400 to Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake, MB. Consigned by Footprint Farms, Esther. Lot 84, FOOTPRINT SIR 108Y (Polled, 103 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired by DYV SVY Warrior 2W, out of an SVY Freedom Pld 307N daughter. Sold for $6,200 to Stan Pawlow, Vermillion. Consigned by Footprint Farms. Lot 82, FOOTPRINT SIR 103Y (Polled, 95 lb. BW, 37 cm), sired by LT Bluegrass 4017P, out of a Sparrows Cuatro 708T daughter. Sold for $5,900 to Bill Smith, Sibbald. Consigned by Footprint Farms. Nester Ranching bought 4 bulls Ian Goodbrand bought 2 high selling two year old bulls Jim Nugent bought 7 bulls for PFRA Quinn Wagstaff selected a new herdsire for Desert Land and Cattle Tully Hatch took the high selling yearling back to Manitoba HIGHER TOP END Chomiak Bull Sale Chomiak Charolais 8th Annual Bull Sale February 25, 2012 Viking, AB 19 Two Year Old Bulls $55,400 $2, Bred Females 21,900 1, Lots $77,300 $2,576 The Chomiak family hosted their 8th Annual sale, which was up over last year. Despite a very wintery day a large crowd was on hand which helped drive up the average. High Selling Bulls Lot 13, JOHN CLASSIC 65X (Polled, Full French, 95 lb. BW, 41 cm), sired by JR Ufano CW Martel 707T, out of a Maple Leaf Paladin 471P daughter. 804H daughter. Sold for $3,500 to Sold for $6,000 to Gord Rattray, Harvey Nahirmiak, Round Hill. Blackfoot. High Selling Females Lot 12, JOKN BONANZA 63X Lot 35, JOHN Katarina 52X (Polled), (Polled, 102 lb. BW, 37 cm), sired by Stauffers Hazzard 59R, out of a sired by JOHN Canon 20T, out of an Stutheits Sonny 603S daughter. Sold E-CEE Katmandu 200B daughter, bred for $4,300 to William Schmidt, Tofeild. to Eaton s Beyond Value Sold Lot 1, JOHN EMPIREW 2X (103 lb. for $2,600 to Ray Jacula Farms, BW, 39 cm), sired by DBAR Synergy Vermillion. 721T, out of a DBAR Survivor 220M Lot 36, JOHN ROXY 54W (Polled), daughter. Sold for $3,900 to Kelly sired by Stauffers Hazzard 59R, out of Anderson, Minburn. Lot 3, JOHN OLYMPIC 6X a Bar Diamond Futurist 21C daughter, (Polled/s, 105 lb. BW, 34 cm), sired by bred to Eaton s Beyond Value 00209, for KCM Terex 333N, out of a PCC Lexus $2,600 to Ray Jacula Farms, Vermillion. Charolais Banner May

12 TOP OF $34,000 Tip the Scale 7th Annual Tip The Scale Angus and Charolais Bull Sale February 20, 2012 Donalda, AB 38 Bulls $228,050 $6,001 Auctioneer: Ron Pederson A great set of bulls were sold at this annual sale. The Vikses doubled the number of bulls in this year s sale, but the great demand for Charolais bulls pushed the average up $1,370 over last year. High Selling Bulls Lot 46, VFF TIME OUT 172Y(Polled, 98 lb. BW, 41.5 cm), sired by SDC Time Out 88T, out of an LHD MR Perfect Y416 daughter. Sold for $34,000 to Circle CEE Charolais, Lamont and Excel Charolais, St Paul. Lot 32, ALT PILGRIM 56Y (Polled, 97 lb. BW, 36 cm), sired by SVY Pilgrim PLD 655S, out of a Moore s Legacy 117L daughter. Sold for $11,000 to Stan Skeels, Rimbey and Bill and Linda Pollock, Rimbey. Lot 33, ALT PILGRIM 66Y (Polled, 97 lb. BW, 36.5 cm), sired by SVY Pilgrim PLD 655S, out of a Cardinal Bonanza daughter. Sold for $9,250 to Evan Roberts, Westlock. Lot 47, VFF TIME OUT 97Y (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired by SDC Time Out 88T, out of an SOS Hemi PLD 65N daughter. Sold for $8,500 to Jim Weller, Daysland. Lot 44, ALT PILGRIM 55Y (Polled, 96 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired by SVY Pilgrim PLD 655S, out of an HFCC PLD Bond 19L. Sold for $7,750 to Wayne Leskow, Edgerton. Lot 37, ALT SPICER 77Y (Polled, 94 lb. BW, 36 cm), sired by SVY Pilgrim PLD 655S, out of an HFCC PLD Bond 19L. Sold for $7,000 to Dan and Jodie Guhle, Daysland. LOT 39, ALT PILGRIM 61Y (Polled, 97 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired by SVY Pilgrim PLD 655S, out of an HFCC Jim Weller, a many time repeat customer, bought another bull Douglas Lake Ranch took 3 bulls home to BC Circle Cee Charolais teamed up with Excel Ranching to purchase the high selling bull PLD Bond 19L. Sold for $6,000 to Paradise Ranch, Medicine Hat. MORE BULLS HIGHER AVERAGE Clear Lake Bull Sale Clear Lake Charolais 2nd Annual Bull Sale March 3, 2012 Tiger Lily, AB 21 Yearling Bulls $64,100 $3,052 6 Two Year Old Bulls 15,900 2, Bulls $80,000 $2,962 Auctioneer: Billy Fleming This was the second sale for the Clear Lake crew. We saw increases in every area with more bulls sold, higher average than last year and a nice rise in the gross. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 1, CLEAR LAKE MERCURY 36X (98 lb. BW, 39.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Fargo 811U, out of an HFCC PLD Evolution 5L daughter. Sold for $3,800 to Cole Parsons, Tees. High Selling Yearlings Lot 26, CLEAR LAKE JAGER TEF 173Y (Polled, Red Factor, 92 lb. BW, 34.5 cm), sired by Pro-Char CPTN. Morgan 8U, out of a Pro-Char Bacardi 9S daughter. Sold for $4,500 to A. Sparrow Farms, Vanscoy, SK. Lot 19, Clear Lake Red Dream 138Y (Polled, Red Factor, 100 lb. BW, 40.5 cm), sired by KBK Rally 24T, out of a Pro-Char Slammer 50T daughter. Sold for $4,100 to Jarvis Livestock, Westlock. Lot 9, CLEAR LAKE LOOKOUT 105Y (Polled, 91 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired by PCC Sudden Impact 848U, out of an MVX Cougarhill Hank 720G daughter. Sold for $3,700 to Frank and Bill Schmurman, Barrhead. Lot 30, CLEAR LAKE HERK TEF 186Y (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 36 cm), sired by ACC Hercules 31R, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234P daughter. Sold for $3,500 to SRC Ranching, Bruderheim. Lot 13, CL IMPRESSIVE TEF 120Y(Polled, 87 lb. BW, 36.5 cm), sired by Gerrard Montezuma 6T, out of a Sparrows Ransom 709T daughter. Sold for $3,400 to SRC Ranching. Garth Rogers was a volume buyer selecting 6 bulls Jarvis livestock bought in volume taking 3 bulls Lot 8, CLEAR LAKE HAWKEYE 101Y (Polled, 110 lb. BW, 35.5 cm), sired by Pro-Char CPTN. Morgan 8U, out of an EXL SRC Ranching bought 3 bulls Trade Wind 472P daughter. Sold for $3,400 to Dan Loewen, Rosemary. 12 Charolais Banner May 2012

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14 SIX TO BREEDERS Pro-Char Bull Sale Pro-Char Charolais 1st Annual Bull Sale February 26, 2012 Glenevis, AB 26 Yearling Bulls $139,450 $5, Two Year Old Bulls 62,500 5, Lots $201,950 $5,314 Auctioneer: Brent Carey After selling at the North Central Charolais Breeders sale for 15 years the Prokudas went with their own sale at the farm. A large selection of red factor bulls were on offer, with both commercial and purebred breeders selecting bulls this kept the sale very strong. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 27, PRO-CHAR GATOR 73X (Polled, Red Factor, 86 lb. BW, 41 cm), sired by Pro-Char Cigar 10U, out of a Sandyridge Rivot 84S daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Lazy S Charolais, Beaverlodge. Lot 28, PRO-CHAR CHICO 12X (Polled, Red Factor, 78 lb. BW, 42 cm), sired by Pro-Char Cigar 10U, out of a Wrangler Headliner 28N daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Warren Wolgamuth, Valleyview. Lot 1, PRO-CHAR ROADSTER 4Y (Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired by Pro-Char CPTN. Morgan 8U, out of a Pro-Char Maxim 38N daughter. Sold for $20,000 to Wrangler Charolais. Westlock Lot 8, PRO-CHAR WEASLEY 55Y (Polled, Red Factor, 77 lb. BW, 36.5 cm), sired by Pro-Char CPTN. Morgan 8U, out of a Stutheits Sonny 603S daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Wawedash Farms, Alsask, SK. Lot 12, PRO-CHAR CASPER 10Y (Polled, Red Factor, 92 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired by Pro-Char CPTN. Morgan 8U, out of a JWX Triple Play 34T daughter. Sold for $6,700 to Briar Ridge Stock Farm, Hylo. Lot 11, PRO-CHAR MONGO 17Y (Polled, Red Factor, 95 lb. BW, 39.5 cm), sired by Pro-Char Mongo 57U, out of a Wrangler Headliner 28N daughter. Sold for $6,250 to George Zinyk, Evansburg. Lot 2, PRO-CHAR ARAGOG 43Y Briar Ridge Stock Farm bought a high selling yearling (Polled, Red Factor, 100 lb. BW, 35 cm), sired by Pro-Char CPTN. Morgan 8U, out of a 2UP Peugeot daughter. Sold for $5,800 to Hagman Cattle Co., Mayerthorpe. Wayne Hislop added a high selling bull to his Wawedash herd David and Kristina Prokuda present Sherry and Wade Meakin from Wrangler Charolais a painting for buying the high selling bull Hagman Cattle Co. bought 2 bulls STRONG FIRST SALE Palmer Charolais Bull Sale Palmer Charolais & Nielson Land & Cattle Co. 1st Bull Sale March 5, 2012 Bladworth, SK 32 Yearling Bulls $139,800 $4,369 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock A big crowd filled the shop at Palmer Charolais for this powerpoint sale. This was their first sale and buyers from across the three prairie provinces selected from this sound, good performance offering. The 11 Red Angus averaged $3,782 and the 22 Black Angus averaged $4,105 for Nielson Land & Cattle. Lot 11, RGP REMINGTON 101Y (4th Gen. Polled, 793 lb. 205 DW, 1,475 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Merit 8789U, out of a Sharp Hills 184F daughter. Sold for $8,250 to HTA Charolais, Rivers, MB. Lot 19, HVA REFEREE 115Y (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 103 lb. BW, 100 YW EPD, 1,400 lbs., 39 cm, Leptin TT), sired by Merit 8789U, out of a Whitecap Justice 67R daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Miller Charolais, Milk River, AB. Lot 3, RGP WALNUT 387Y (Double Polled/s, Red Factor, 90 lb. BW,.2 BW EPD, 1,435 lbs., 37 cm), sired by LAE Western Hummer 827U, out of a Lang s Red Soldier 22S daughter. Sold Cam Logan took a high seller back to AB continued on the bottom of page 15 Harry Airey bought the high selling bull 14 Charolais Banner May 2012

15 BLUSTERY DAY BUT AVERAGE STILL UP Beck Farms Bull Sale Beck Farms & McCoy Cattle Co. 3rd Annual Bull Sale February 25, 2012 Regina, SK 4 Two Year Old Bulls $ 20,600 $4, Yearling Bulls 113,750 5, Lots $134,350 $4,334 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. This sale, featuring Charolais bulls from Beck Farms of Lang and Gelbvieh & Hereford bulls from McCoy Cattle Co. of Milestone, saw a blustery day keep some people away, but not enough to hold the average down. The average was up on all breeds with a very steady sale seeing most bulls selling between $3,000 and $5,000. Many repeat customers were among the buyers. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 66, BECK S PUZZLE 057X (Polled, 1.2 BW EPD, 1,925 lbs.), sired by Beck s Ricky Bobby 10S, out of a Sparrows Alliance 513G daughter. Sold for $6,250 to Kevan Adderley, Weyburn. Lot 64, BECK S DIEGO 017X (76 lb. BW, -.8 BW EPD, 1,820 lbs., 43 cm), sired by Sparrows Alcatraz 18N, out of a Sparrows Authentic 6S daughter. Sold for $5,500 to PFRA, Regina. High Selling Yearling Bulls Lot 47, BECK S RIDER 120Y (99 lb. BW, 106 YW EPD, 1,440 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, out of a Beck s Toko 33R daughter. Sold for $6,100 to Mile East Farm, Milestone. Kevan Adderley bought four including the high selling two year old Lot 39, BECK S SEQUENCE 107Y (Double Polled, 96 lb. BW, 102 YW EPD, 1,425 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, out of a Winn Mans The Game 102L daughter. Sold for $5,700 to Gerald & Glenn Walkeden, Tribune. Lot 36, BECK S DESPERADO 103Y (Polled, 90 lb. BW, 54 WW EPD, 1,385 lbs., 37 cm), sired by Sparrows Eldorado 361L, out of a Sparrows Authentic 6S daughter. Sold for $5,400 to Mark Dombrowsky, Avonlea. Lot 40, BECK S MESH 109Y (Double Polled, 98 lb. BW, 51 WW EPD, 1,410 lbs., 37 cm), sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, out of a Winn Mans The Game 102L daughter. Sold for $5,200 to Rob Robinson, Lake Alma. Lot 42, BECK S CODE 112Y (Double Polled, 105 lb. BW, 101 YW EPD, 1,420 Aaron Wilkie purchased the high selling yearling Rick Klassen purchased two good bulls Repeat customers Gerald & Glenn Walkeden bought another top bull lbs., 39 cm), sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, out of a Winn Mans The Game 102L daughter. Sold for $5,200 to Mark Dombrowsky. Lot 45, BECK S WARRIOR 114Y (Double Polled, 80 lb. BW, -1.8 BW EPD, 1,325 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Sparrows Eldorado 361L, out of a Sparrows Alcatraz 18N daughter. Sold for $5,100 to Lohse Farm & Ranch, Beaubier. for $5,600 to Rob Hoffman, Oyen, AB. Lot 20, RGP REVENUE 200Y (100 lb. BW, 807 lb. 205 DW, 1,435 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Merit 8789U, out of a Silverbirch Mystery 27H daughter. Sold for $5,250 to Cal Logan, Oyen, AB. Lot 13, HVA REGENT 87Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 110 bl. BW, 105 YW EPD, 1,445 lbs., 42 cm), sired by Merit 8789U, out of a Sparrows Advantage 230H daughter. Sold for $5,100 to Byran Clark, Denzil. Lot 1, RGP WHISTLE 61Y (108 lb. BW, 1,625 lbs., 41 cm), sired by HVA Wheeler 3W, out of a JMB Impact 631S daughter. Sold for $5,000 to Matador Grazing Co-op, Kyle. Lot 9, RGP ROCKET 616Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 108 lb. BW, 1,485 lbs., 40 cm, Leptin TT), sired by Merit 8789U, out of an E-CEE Katmandu 200B daughter. Sold for $5,000 to Len Palmer, Bladworth. Lot 25, HVA ROUGHNECK 614Y (1.1 BW EPD, 92 YW Val & Gord Miller purchased the second high seller EPD, 1,375 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Merit 8789U, out of a Sparrows Zodiak 613K daughter. Sold for $5,000 to Gary Tweedle, Harris. Randy Aimes bought 10 for the PFRA including 4 Charolais Charolais Banner May

16 38th Annual High Country Bull Sale March 3, 2012 Pincher Creek, AB 26 Two Year Old Bulls $143,000 $5, Yearling Bulls 105,300 4, Lots $248,300 $5,067 Auctioneer: Frank Jenkins Once again this group of southern Alberta breeders put together a strong offering of bulls at this long running sale. Demand was strong with the average up by $1,479 over last year. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 23, JS NAVAJO RED 15X (Polled, Red Factor, 110 lb. BW), sired by JS Stallone 17U, out of a JS Merit s Chieftan 226K daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Slack Farms, Harrisburg, SD & KCH Charolais, Rapid City, MB. Consigned by Sproule Charolais, Pincher Creek. Louber Farm Bull Sale LMY), sired by Pleasant Dawn Top Sold for $5,900 to Gerard Raby, St- March 3, 2012 Ste-Marie, QC Dog 71S, out of a Marquis daughter. Paul. Sold for $6,700 to Cedar View Lot 17, LOUB 43X (Double Polled, 31 Yearling Bulls $110,050 $3,550 Charolais, Alcove. 90 lb. BW,.7 BW EPD, 67 LMY, Frame Lot 4, LOUB 35X (Double Polled, 5.9), sired by JWX Silver Buckle 524U, 1,412 lb. YW, 41 cm, 6.3 Frame Score), out of an LT Bluegrass 4017 P Lot 3, LOUB 108Y (Double Polled, sired by HTA Senator 8130U, out of daughter. Sold for $5,900 to JMP 106 lb. BW, 1,454 lb. YW, 38 cm, 68.8 an HTA Whitehot 105A daughter. Quirion, St-Honore. CHAROLAIS LIFE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 FROM THE FIELD, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 engineering and was committed to increase awareness of Professional Engineers and their contribution to society. He actively endorses Canadian engineering expertise beyond Canadian borders. Under his leadership, Hemisphere Engineering was one of the first engineering firms in Western Canada to introduce the Computer Aided Drafting and Design software. Hemisphere was awarded Canada s first high containment laboratory project and is now internationally known for the specialized design of notable bio containment laboratory projects. John has also served his community in a variety of ways through various organization demonstrating his willingness to serve, along with his commitment to be socially and politically responsible. BEST SALE YET High Country Bull Sale Lot 45, BAR J REMINGTON 78X (Polled, 95 lb. BW, YW EDP of 81), sired by JWX Silver Buckle 524U, out of a Rosso New Horizon 8L daughter. Sold for $6,700 to Lakeside Colony, Cranford. Consigned by Char-Lew Ranch, Pincher Creek. Lot 20, JS REMAX 11X (100 lb. BW, YW EPD of 82), sired by FFBB Lariet PLD 828U, out of a JS Hansome 114M daughter. Sold for $6,600 to Flat Valley Farms, Hilda. Consigned by Sproule Charolais. Lot 12, CTP MR YZERMAN 151Y (Polled, 103 lb. BW, YW EPD of 70), sired by LAE Blue Sky 806U, out of a CTP Mr. Stetson 34P daughter. Sold for $6,600 to Ernie Pighin, Cranbrook, BC. Consigned by Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek. SOLID SALE Louber Farm Bull Sale 16 Charolais Banner May 2012 Lot 37, JS SOCIABLE 5Y (Polled Red Factor, 90 lb. BW), sired by HTA Tuff Enuff 947W, out of a JWX Red Pierce 54T daughter. Sold for $6,250 to East Cardston Colony, Cardston. Consigned by Sproule Charolais. Lot 39, JS MOULON ROUGE 10Y (Polled, Red Factor, 118 lb. BW), sired by JWX Back-Draft 32U, out of a JS Hansome 114M daughter. Sold for $5,700 to East Cardston Colony, Cardston. Consigned by Sproule Charolais. Lot 2, CTP MR PARAMOUNT 729Y (Polled, 98 lb. BW, YW EPD of 79), sired by HTA Bravia 855U, out of a Rolling D Paramount 424P daughter. Sold for $5,500 to Ernie Pighin, Cranbrook, BC. Consigned by Turnbull Charolais. This is a regional situation but has an impact on many Charolais breeders who sell 100s of bulls to the PFRA every year who in turn use them in their pastures and charge breeding fees in a user pay situation. We will need to wait and see how this plays out and what will happen with the pastures. Most of the pastures are owned by the province so in fact could fall under the provincial pasture systems. July sees the annual CCYA conference and show being held in Olds, Alberta, and this year the CCA AGM will be held in conjunction with it. Plan to attend both these events which are always worthwhile places to network and see what your association is doing. This is your opportunity to give your input on the future direction of the Charolais industry. Remember that when the grass is green and the cattle are in good condition it is the best time to take pictures for advertising, websites and sale catalogues. Our next issue is the Annual Herdsire edition and if Craig or I can help you with your promotion in any way please contact us. We are here to help in any way we can. Until next time, Helge

17 A Sparrow Farms Ltd. Annual Bull Sale March 9, 2012 Vanscoy, SK 3 Two Year Old Bulls $ 19,250 $6, Yearling Bulls 365,450 7, Lots $384,700 $6,995 Auctioneer: Mike Fleury 11 breeders from Alberta to Ontario selected new herdsires at this year s sale. The shop at Sparrow Farms was once again full of enthusiastic cattlemen most of whom are many time repeat customers. The feature sire group this year were the sons of Winn Mans Lanza with 17 sons averaging over $11,000. High Selling Two Year Old Lot 53, SPARROWS FRANKFORT 87X (Polled, 94 lb. BW, 801 lb. 205 DW, 12 year old dam, 2,047 lbs., 42 cm), sired by Sparrows Chiapas 57R, out of an LT Wind star 6101 Pld daughter. Sold for $10,750 to HEJ Charolais, Innisfail, AB. Lot 29, SPARROWS KINGSTON 139Y (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 54 WW EPD, 118 YW EPD, 25.6 Milk EPD, 1,471 lbs., 42 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of a Sparrows Matador 7K daughter. Sold for $35,000 to Herb Johnson & Wrangler Charolais, Barrhead, AB & Pro-Char Charolais, Glenevis, AB. Lot 20, SPARROWS HOMBRE 128Y (Polled, 88 lb. BW, 104 YW EPD, 21.2 Milk EPD, 1,421 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of a Sparrows Alcatraz 18N daughter. Sold for $18,500 to Beck Charolais, Lang. Lot 4, SPARROWS TERRACE 110Y (Polled/s, 90 lb. BW, 822 lb. 205 DW, 114 YW EPD, 1,569 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of a Charolais Semen For Sale 31 doses LT Wyoming Wind 9 doses M6 Gridmaker 8 doses Winn Mans Original 6 doses LT Rio Bravo 5 doses LT Rio Blanco 6 doses WCR Prime Cut 9 doses SVS Mastercard HIGH AVERAGING SALE AGAIN A Sparrow Farms Bull Sale Sparrows Cerveza 106S daughter. Sold for $18,000 to White Lake Colony, Barons, AB. Lot 7, SPARROWS NIXON 111Y (92 lb. BW, 853 lb. 205 DW, 1,570 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza Jerry Hofer purchased the third high seller for White Lake Colony 610S, out of a Sparrows Alcatraz 18N daughter. Sold for $16,000 to Elder Charolais, Coronach. Lot 10, SPARROWS BENSON 117Y (Double Polled, 92 lb. BW, 808 lb. WW, 51 YW EPD, 110 YW EPD, 1,514 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of an ABC Nuevo daughter. Sold for $15,000 to N3 Stock Farm, Admiral. Lot 3, SPARROWS SULTAN 105Y (88 lb. BW, 102 YW EPD, 24.3 Milk EPD, 1,503 lbs., 42 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of a Sparrows Cerveza 106S daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Colburn Farms, Delisle. Lot 44, SPARROWS LAZAO 180Y (Polled, 112 lb. BW, 881 lbs. 205 DW, 59 WW EPD, 104 YW EPD, 1,403 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired by ABC Nuevo, out of an SVY Freedom Pld 307N daughter. Sold for $9,250 to Winn Man Farms, Winnipegosis, MB. Lot 17, SPARROWS MEXX 126Y (1.1 BW EPD, 52 WW EPD, 824 lb. 205 DW, 1,501 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of a Sparrows Alliance 513G daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Paul Murray, Provost, AB. Lot 30, SPARROWS VAQUERO 152Y (Polled, 85 lb. BW, 829 lb. 205 DW, 1,410 lbs.), sired by Sparrows 2 doses Elder's Coco 1 dose LHD Cigar 7 doses DBAR Survivor 26 doses Wat Cha Nth Degree 3 doses 2UP Peugeot 2 doses RPJ Rio Chico 4 doses Crystal D Pierce Wade Meakin, Herb Johnson & David Prokuda teamed up to buy the high seller Mason & Wade Beck selected the second high seller Ron Elder & Donna Ross took Nixon home Lyle & Norman Wilson added another Sparrow bull to the many others they have Panama 826U, out of an ABC Latoro 263G daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Kelly Topham, Eastend. Other Semen 40 doses Adventure (Angus) 7 doses Star Power (Simmental) 1 dose Sweetmeat (Simmental) Sell individually or as a package. Contact Wayne & Jessie Crosby crosbys@pei.sympatico.ca Charolais Banner May

18 LANDMARKS TOP SALE Horseshoe E Bull Sale Horseshoe E Chaorlais Bull Sale March 10, 2012 Moose Jaw, SK 10 Two Year Old Bulls $ 48,100 $4, /4 Yearling Bulls 221,200 5, /4 Lots $269,300 $5,359 Auctioneer: Chris Poley A full house of commercial producers and purebred breeders came to this annual sale. The sons of Sparrows Landmark set the pace pushing the average up $1,100 over last year with nine bulls selling into purebred herds. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 49, LAE RANCH HAND 143X (3rd Gen. Polled,.5 BW EPD, 2,050 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Eldorado 361L, out of an MNE Exclusive 17E daughter. Sold for $6,800 to Bossence Farms, Mortlach. Lot 46, BNE XANCHEZ 15X (3rd Gen. Polled, 94 lb. BW, 2,085 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, out of a Sparrows Eldorado 361L daughter. Sold for $6,000 to Blairs Ag. Cattle Co., Lanigan. Lot 33, LAE JUICE BOX 190Y (Polled, 2 BW EPD, 57 WW EPD, 108 YW EPD, 24.1 Milk EPD, 1,495 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of an MNE Exclusive 17E daughter. Sold for $23,000 for 3/4 interest to Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite & Louber Farms, Ste-Marie, QC. Lot 17, LAE LANDLORD 142Y (Polled/s, 1.6 BW EPD, 103 YW EPD, 24 Milk EPD, 1,535 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of an MNE Golden Eagle 25W daughter. Sold for $13,500 to Mutrie Farms, Glenavon. Lot 16, LAE YES-MAN 138Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 90 lb. BW, 1,470 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Sparrows Eldorado 361l, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $12,000 for 3/4 interest to Diamond W Charolais, Hudson Bay. Lot 15, LAE YOUNGSTOWN 134Y (Polled,.7 BW EPD, 102 YW EPD, 1,515 lbs., 37 cm), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of an LT Bluegrass 4017 P daughter. Sold for $10,000 to HTA Charolais, Rivers, MB & Everview Charolais, Binscarth, MB. Lot 31, LAE YAKKETY-YAK 184Y (Double Polled, 814 lb. 205 DW, 1,385 lbs., 40 cm), sired by LAE Shockin Y All 659S, out of an MSW Craven Red 29M daughter. Sold for $6,700 to Chris Walsh, Beechy. Lot 12, BNE LANDSLIDE 3Y (Polled/s, 1.8 BW EPD, 25.8 Milk EPD, 1,525 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of an MNE Exclusive 17E daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Char-Lew Ranch, Pincher Creek, AB. Lot 40, BNE YORKSHIRE 12Y (110 lb. BW, 69 WW EPD, 124 YW EPD, 1,425 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of an HEJ Ripper 66P daughter. Sold for $6,000 to Terry Sliworsky, Winnipegosis, MB. Ray Airey & Kevin Boucher teamed up on a high selling Landmark John & Craig Wilgenbusch teamed up with Bernard Begin on the high seller Richard & Wade Sydorko purchased the second high seller Ivan & Orland Walker selected the third high seller Sheldon & Stuart Lewis took a Landmark back to Pincher Creek CYPRESS HILLS CHAROLAIS BREEDERS President: Darwin Rosso Secretary/Treasurer: Murray Blake Cedarlea Farms Garner & Lori Deobald Box 294, Hodgeville, SK S0H 2B0 T/F: g.deobald@sasktel.net Wood River Charolais Murray & Nicole Blake Box 86, McCord, SK S0H 2T0 T: woodrivercharolais@sasktel.net N3 Stock Farms Lyle & Lynn Wilson Box 37, Admiral, SK S0N 0B0 T: Rosso Charolais Darwin & Kevin Rosso #78, Ave SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 T: rosso.c@sasktel.net Char-Top Charolais Glen & Lyn Sauder Box 569, Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0 T: Prairie Sky Farms Lloyd & Christina Daniels Box 185, Avonlea, SK S0H 0C0 T: Charolais Banner May 2012

19 CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION NEWS 2012: Rocky Mountain Memories Changes to Note for this Conference Luke Marshall Are you looking to make some Rocky Mountain Memories this summer? If so, be sure to come out to Olds, Alberta, this July for another fun filled CCYA. We are promising some very exciting opportunities, however, with these opportunities come some notable changes for this year only. The first and most significant change is that the dates have changed and it will be held the week earlier, running from Tuesday through Friday. This means the conference will run from Tuesday, July 10th until Friday, July 13th. Hopefully superstition doesn t scare anyone from coming! The change to these dates is where the exciting opportunity comes. This year every participant that chooses will have the opportunity to compete through Summer Synergy for a Calgary Stampede Scholarship! There will be over $50,000 in scholarship money awarded to exhibitors of all ages. To be eligible for a scholarship there are only two additional requirements outside of your regular CCYA participation. If you are interested in a scholarship, you need to go to and do the Summer Synergy marketing component, as soon as you finish reading this newsletter. Please note that the Synergy and CCYA age categories are different so do your synergy marketing based on Synergy s age groups! The other is on your regular CCYA registration form there will be a box to be checked if you are doing the Synergy marketing. There will also be the additional Synergy fee if you check this box. You also need to understand that if you sign up for the Synergy marketing it will not help your CCYA points and if you are selected as a finalist for a scholarship you will have to attend an interview Saturday the 14th all day! If you are not interested in a scholarship then you will not be affected and it will be just as every other CCYA! And not participating in Synergy will not affect your CCYA points. The other opportunity for this year we will be doing a multi-judging in combination with Synergy. This will give everyone an opportunity to broaden and strengthen his or her judging skills. The one notable change the National Board made in January to the Rules & Regulations is that we have made a full slate of commercial classes instead of just the previous bred heifers. So anyone with commercial heifer calves, bred heifers, or cow/calf pairs get them ready to come to Olds this summer! I know that there have been a lot of changes for this year and it will be new for everyone. The only real changes however are for before and after the CCYA conference so from the 10th to 13th it is still just CCYA! I m sure that there will be questions involving all of this so if anyone has ANY questions at all, please contact me so we can all make some Rocky Mountain Memories this summer. CCYA National Board charolaisyouth@gmail.com President: Michael Hunter mike_hunter40@hotmail.com Vice-President: Luke Marshall futureal@telusplanet.net Treasurer: Kirstin Sparrow kp.sparrow@hotmail.com Secretary: Sarah Weinbender sarahbarah_8@hotmail.com Director: Autumn Jackson a_jackson_22@hotmail.com Director: Travis Jozwiak jozwiak@telus.net Director: Candace Alexander candace641@hotmail.com Director: Michael Hogg topcharolais@hotmail.com CCYA 2012 Conference Executive Co-President: Megan McLeod, Miranda Ross Vice-Pres: Luke Marshall Secretary: Samantha Sperber Treasurer: JT Ross CCYA Provincial Presidents AB: Russell Gallelli MB: Haylan Jackson ON: Candace Alexander SK: Brandon Sparrow CCYA Provincial Advisors SK: Darwin Rosso ON: Katrina Coughlin MB: Donna Jackson / Barb Airey AB: Loretta Paget Youth Coordinator: Katrina Coughlin katrina.coughlin@gmail.com The Canadian Charolais Youth Association is currently accepting applications for the position of YOUTH COORDINATOR Responsibilities of the Coordinator include: administer/oversee finances, update and liaise with CCA, edit articles, newsletters, and other material, manage website content, review meeting agendas and minutes, record and track programs and proposals, and record conference and show points and placings. To apply please send a cover letter and resume to: charolaisyouth@gmail.com by May 31, 2012, or send us an if you would like more information. Experience with CCYA an asset. Strong organizational skills are essential. This is a part time position demanding approximately 160 hours per year. Charolais Banner May

20 AVERAGE UP $1,900 Northern Alliance Bull Sale 14th Annual Northern Alliance Bull Sale March 16, 2012 Spiritwood, SK 1 Two Year Old Bull $5,500 $5, Yearling Bulls 173,350 5, Lots $178,850 $5,260 Auctioneer: Jerry Kanewischer Martens Cattle Co., Glenbush and Big Valley Charolais, Mayfair provide the Charolais bulls to this long running multi-breed sale. Solid purebred interest in the Marten s program pushed the average up from last year with bulls selling into two provinces and one state. Lot 9, MXS CANYON 136Y (Polled, 13 year old dam, 903 lb 205 DW, 1,545 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of an MNE Exclusive 17E daughter. Sold for $17,000 to Lakeview Charolais, Marwayne, AB and Misty Hills Charolais, Vermilion, AB. Consigned by Martens Cattle Co., Glenbush. Lot 8, MXS VICTORY 122Y (Double Polled/s, 1093 lb. 205 DW, 1,600 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Erixon s Spitfire 127T, out of an LT Western Spur 2061 Pld daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Lakeview Charolais. Consigned by Martens Cattle Co. Lot 20, MXS KEYSTONE 159Y (Polled, 112 lb. BW, 55 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD, 1,545 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W, out of an SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter. Sold for $8,100 to Dale Corbeil, Loon Lake. Consigned by Martens Cattle Co. Lot 16, MXS ROYAL 149Y (Double Polled, 93 lb. BW, 899 lb. 205 DW, 1,465 lbs., 37 cm), sired by Sparrows Eldorado 361L, out of a Sparrows Alcatraz 18N daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Clarence Leer, Loon Lake, Consigned by Martens Cattle Co. Lot 12, MXS ENERGRY 139Y (Red Factor, 106 lb. BW, 1,510 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Erixon s Spitfire 127T, out of a Sparrows Wisdom 335K daughter. Sold for $6,750 to Crisp Ranches, Monitor, AB. Consigned by Martens Cattle Co. Lot 7, MXS Hot Streak 125Y (Double Polled, 1,015 lb. 205 DW, 21.6 Milk EPD, 1,480 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Erixon s Spitfire 127T, out of an MXS Prozak 37K daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Lazy S Charolais, Beaverlodge, AB. Consigned by Martens Cattle Co. Lot 4, MXS HENDRIX 108Y (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 1,560 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired by SOS Polled Detonator 8M, out of a CSS Sir Navigator 77S daughter. Sold for $6,400 to LaClare Land & Cattle. Edam. Consigned by Martens Cattle Co. AVERAGE UP $1950 Buffalo Lake & Guests Buffalo Lake and Guests Charolais Bull Sale March 15, 2012 Stettler, AB 37 Yearling Bulls $199,200 $5, Two Year Old Bulls 81,900 6, Lots $281,100 $5,622 Auctioneer: Allen McMillan The Bignells and the Wilkies once again offered a powerful set of yearling and two year old bulls. A great day saw a large crowd which helped drive the average up by $1,951 over last year. Most of the bulls were sold to repeat customers. High Selling Two Year Olds Lot 54, DWK XERON 71X (Full French, 96 lb. BW, 36.5 cm), sired by LIG Natel 6N, out of a PCS Leader 16l daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Dave Shand, Hanna. Consigned by Wilkie Ranch. Lot 58, CEWW STANLEY 104X (Polled, Full French, 98 lb. BW, 39.5 cm), sired by DWK Classic Martel 4N, out of an LWR Channing 2C daughter. Sold for $7,800 to Harvey Christianson, Big Valley. Consigned by Wilkie Ranch. Lot 56, DWK XBOX 73X (Full French, 97 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired by LIG Natel 6N, out of a Sir FHS Abracadabra 54N daughter. Sold for $7,700 to Dave Shand, Hanna. Consigned by Wilkie Ranch. Lot 3, BLC BONANZA 8Y (100 lb. BW, 36 cm), sired by Sparrows Caracas 230S, out of an E-CEE Katmandu 200B daughter. Sold for $7,700 to Sharp Hills Charolais, Sedalia Lot 11, BLC DEXTER 21Y (100 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Caracas 230S, out of a 2UP Peugeot daughter. Sold for $7,600 to Glen Quast, Stettler. Lot 21, BLC Y NOW 33Y (Polled, 112 lb. BW, 3 6cm), sired by FFBB Wynn PLD 961W, out of a Sparrows Caracas 230S daughter. Sold for $7,600 to Ken Lang, Killiam. Lot 25, BLC ROB 41Y (Polled, 96 lb. 20 Charolais Banner May 2012 Ralph Thornton selected the high selling yearling bull BW, 36 cm), sired by RGP Senator 761S, out of an SVY Freedom PLD 307N daughter. Sold for $7,200 to Merv Teows, Stettler. Lot 38, BLC RANCHER 65Y (Polled, 107 lb. BW, 31 cm), sired Dave Shand bought 2 high selling two year old bulls Merv Teows bought 3 high selling yearling bulls by FFBB Wynn PLD 961W, out of an RGP Senator 761S daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Terry Rowledge, Erskine.

21 MXS CANYON 136Y Thank you to Misty Hills Charolais, Vermilion, AB and Lakeview Ranch, Marwayne, AB for purchasing this Landmark son who was the high seller in the Northern Alliance Sale. Thanks to all our many bidders and buyers for a great sale including these purebred breeders who added MXS genetics to build their herds Brevig Charolais, Lewistown, MT; Lazy S Charolais, Beaverlodge, AB and Be-Rich Farms, Kitscoty, AB Thanks also to Lakeview Ranch for selecting this Spitfire son, who was the second high seller. MXS VICTORY 122Y SYLVAN & KAREN MARTENS BOX 85, GLENBUSH, SK S0M 0Z AVERAGE UP $700 Family Tradition Bull Sale 9th Annual Family Tradition Bull Sale March 16, 2012 Dropmore, MB 11 Two Year Old Bulls $ 54,700 $4, Yearling Bulls 82,000 4, Lots $136,700 $4,410 Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Manager: Transcon Livestock The excellent weather continued and a good crowd came to this annual event, hosted by High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis and Rolling D Charolais, Dropmore, with bulls selling into three provinces and one state. The six Simmental yearling bulls averaged $4,066. Many repeat customers were on the buyers list with strong local support. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 26, HBSF EXCEDE 27X (Double Polled, 90 lb. BW,.5 BW EPD, 37.5 cm), sired by Gerrard Diego 18U, out of an SCX Duke 138P daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Happy Haven Charolais, Oakburn. Lot 29, HBSF SAN DIEGO 123X (Double Polled, 99 lb. BW, 41 cm), sired by Gerrard Diego 18U, out of a Winn Mans Original 548R daughter. Sold for $6,000 to Walking Plow Charolais, Woodmore Lot 28, HBSF EXPORT 109X (Double Polled, 100 lb. BW, 41 cm), sired by Winn Mans Origianl 548R, out of an HTA Blockbuster Pld 620F daughter. Sold for $5,500 to Eldon Johnson, Roblin. Lot 19, HBSF YANKE 49Y (Double Polled, 100 lb. BW, 805 lb. 205 DW, 1,450 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Winn Mans Esperenza 835U, out of an MVX Cougarhill Hank 720G daughter. Sold for $12,000 to Doll Charolais, New Salem, ND. Lot 21, HBSF YEAGER 70Y (Polled, ET, 104 lb. BW, 803 lb. 205 DW, 1,400 lbs., 39 cm), sired by MVX Cougarhill Hank 720G, out of a DCR Mr Tom Terrific J996 daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Pittman Charolais, Milk River, AB. Lot 17, HBSF YOGI BERRA 31Y (Polled, 85 lb. BW, -1.7 BW EPD, 93 YW EPD, 39 cm), sired by Winn Mans Esperenza 835U, out of a Winn Mans Original 548R daughter. Sold for $5,250 to Pittman Charolais. Kevin Stebeleski selected the high selling two year old David Doll bought the high selling bull Cliff and Amy Graydon purchased the second high selling two year old Charolais Banner May

22 GOOD FIRST SALE McTavish Bull Sale McTavish Charolais & Red Angus Bull Sale March 13, 2012 Moosomin, SK 3 Two Year Old Bulls $9,000 $3, Yearling Bulls 96,650 4, Lots $105,650 $3,913 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock The McTavish family of Moosomin with guest consignor Charla Moore Farms of Redvers had a very good first time sale at their farm. This power point sale held in their shop saw a good crowd come to select from the Charolais and Red Angus offering. 12 Red Angus bulls averaged $3,942 with a top of $6,600. Bulls sold into the three prairie provinces. Lot 21, MCTAVISH ROCK SOLID 38Y (Tested Homozygous Polled, 90 lb. BW, 861 lb. 205 DW, 1,580 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Merit 9874W, out of a Gilliland Diago 7R daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Brimner Cattle Co., Manor and Gilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievale. Lot 18, MCTAVISH TRUE GRIT 89Y (Tested Homozygous Polled, Igenity Tested TT, 881 lb. 205 DW, 1,610 lbs., 4,7 Marbling), sired by Gilliland Diago 7R, out of an LT Wyoming Wind 4020 Pld daughter. Sold for $7,300 to Gord Miller, Milk River, AB & Charmark Charolais, Gem, AB. Lot 17, MCTAVISH HADRIAN 41Y (Tested Homozygous Polled, 112 lb. BW, 932 lb. 205 DW, 4.6 Marbling), sired by Gilliland Diago 7R, out of a McTavish Silverado 74H daughter. Sold for $7,200 to John Van Eaton, Maryfield. Lot 20, MCTAVISH STROKE 92Y (Double Polled, 99 YW EPD, 65 LMY), sired by Gilliland Diago 7R, out of a PF Impressed 620 P ET daughter. Sold for $4,600 to Jim Kay, Maryfield. Lot 15, MCTAVISH POWERSTROKE 22Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 103 lb. BW, 1,556 lbs., 37 cm, 66 LMY), sired by Gilliland Diago 7R, out of a McTavish Powerstroke 27H daughter. Sold for $4,400 to Doug Botterill, Fleming. Lot 32, CHARLA MOORE MR 24Y (3rd Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb. BW, 1,492 lbs., 37 cm), sired by Harvie Crystal D Trigger 35T, out of a KBK Locomotive 6L daughter. Sold for $4,200 to Aaron Hutton, Redvers. Perry Rasmussen was the volume buyer taking five bulls John Van Eaton purchased a high seller Rollin Acres-Patton-Whiskey Hollow and Guests Bull Sale March 17, 2012 Hanover, ON 28 Yearling Bulls $148,400 $5,300 Auctioneer: Carl Wright Lot 2, PCFL CALAIS 145X (Full French, 98 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired by Toulon, out of a Ptitprince daughter. Sold for $9,500 to Nigel Sigerson, AB. Consigned by Patton Charolais, Shelburne. Lot 3, PCFL DALLA 1Y (97 lb. BW, 748 lb. 205 DW, 41 cm), sired by PCFL Wildfire 9T, out of a PCFL Maximillian 106G daughter. Sold for Val & Gord Miller bought the second high seller $8,000 to Wilkie Ranches, Big Valley, AB. Consigned by Patton Charolais. Lot 4, PCFL DOLLAR 4Y (Full French, 95 lb. BW, 762 lb. 205 DW, 1,494 lb. Jan 8th wt., 42 cm), sired by PCFL Wildfire 9T, out of a PCFL Vaillant 22S daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Acadia Ranching, Acadia Valley, AB. Cosigned by Patton Charolais. Lot 6, PCFL DAKOTAL 8Y (Full French, 97 lb. BW, 1,545 lb. Jan. 8th wt., 38 cm), sired by Toulon, out of a PCFL Prince 42K daughter. Sold for $7,300 to Wilkie Ranches. Consigned by Patton Charolais. Lot 24, ROLLIN ACRES 14Y (Full French, 92 lb. BW, 1.8 BW EPD, Charolais Banner May 2012 Kelly Brimner & Greg Gilliland teamed up on the high seller AVERAGE UP $1,500 Rollin Acres/Patton/Whiskey Hollow Sale Don Good bought the third high seller Don Wilkie was a volume buyer of some high selling Full French bulls cm), sired by PCFL Ultimate 14R, out of a Rollin Acres Top Notch 9P daughter. Sold for $7,100 to Wilkie Ranches. Consigned by Rollin Acres Charolais.

23 the 49 th saskatchewan charolais Association Annual general meeting June 9, 2012 Watrous, saskatchewan manitou springs Hotel & Resort tattoo Year: the letter Z Agm theme: Zest - for the Charolais Breed Zest - for the Charolais Industry AgendA 1:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting Agribition Updates Fieldman Discussion Stockgrowers Report and Heifer Export Update Garner Deobald 3:30-4:00 p.m. Coffee Break 4:00 p.m. Guest Speaker 5:00 p.m Cattlemen s Mixer 6:00 p.m. Supper & Socializing Games & Entertainment Silent Auction will be run throughout the afternoon breeders are encouraged to donate silent auction items to advertise their operations. AccomodAtions: Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa Saskatchewan Charolais Association block of rooms held until May 15, camping AccommodAtions: Manitou and District Park Delwood Campground Registration for Supper: $30.00 per Adult $10.00 for 13 and under 6 and under free Saskatchewan Charolais Association Orland Walker Donna Ross Dave Blechinger Greg Gilliland Mike McAvoy Layne Evans Dennis Metz Carey Winbender Glen Mangels Charolais Banner May

24 10th Annual Pleasant Dawn Bull Sale March 17, 2012 Virden, MB 46 Yearling Bulls $229,550 $4,990 Auctioneer: Ward Cutler Sale Manager: By Livestock The Hatch family put forth another very strong set of all polled bulls with interest from across Canada for these somewhat outcross pedigrees of white and red factor bulls. Bulls sold into purebred herds in six provinces. High Selling Bulls Lot 1, PLEASANT DAWN RADAR 25Y (Double Polled, 1.9 BW EPD, 54 WW EPD, 102 YW EPD, 1,665 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Pleasantdawn Spawn 765W, out of an HEJ Magnum 26R daughter. Sold for $17,500 for 2/3 interest to Sproule Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB. Lot 15, PLEASANT DAWN MAGNUM 49Y (Tested Homozygous Polled,.8 BW EPD, 28.2 Milk EPD, 1,710 lbs., 42.5 cm), sired by HEJ Magnum 26R, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for $16,000 for 2/3 interest to McTavish Charolais, Moosomin, SK. Lot 3, PLEASANT DAWN MVP 316Y (3rd Gen. Polled, -1.4 BW EPD, 94 lb. BW, 55 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD 27.2 Milk EPD, 1,655 lbs., 42.5 cm), 4th Annual Impact Angus & Charolais Bull Sale March 31, 2012 Saskatoon, SK 6 Two Year Old Bulls $24,350 $4, Yearling Bulls 94,750 4, Lots $119,100 $4,411 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. McAvoy Charolais, Arelee, again supplied a quality set of Charolais bulls to this sale. A higher top end and stronger sale throughout pushed the average way up from last year. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 75, MVY XCEED 68X (Double 11 BREEDERS BUY HERDBULLS Pleasant Dawn Bull Sale sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 56T, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for $13,000 for 2/3 interest to Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB. Lot 2, PLEASANT DAWN SNIPER 103Y (Tested Homozygous Polled, 85 CE EPD, 1 BW EPD, 845 lb. 205 DW, 1,645 lbs., 41 cm), sired by SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T, out of a Pleasantdawn Marshall 70P daughter. Sold for $11,500 for 2/3 interest to MCB Charolais, Roxton Pond, QC. Lot 4, PLEASANT DAWN SHREDDER 17Y (4th Gen. Polled, 108 lb. BW, 91 YW EPD, 1,505 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired by Pleasantdawn Spawn 765W, out of a Pleasant Dawn Presto 196L daughter. Sold for $8,250 for 2/3 interest to Lazy S Charolais, Beaverlodge, AB. Lot 6, PLEASANT DAWN MASTER 214Y (4th Gen. Polled, 101 lb. BW, 28.4 Milk EPD, 40 cm), sired by HEJ Magnum 26R, out of a Pleasantdawn Marshall 70P daughter. Sold for $8,250 for 2/3 interest to Sproule Charolais. Lot 8, PLEASANT DAWN MAX 3Y (4th Gen. Polled, Double Red,.6 BW EPD, 1,515 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Max 70S, out of a Pleasant Dawn Everet 23L daughter. Sold for $6,500 to LEJ Charolais, Portage la Prairie. SALE UP $1,800 Impact Bull Sale Polled, 106 lb. BW, 7 year old dam, 20.6 Milk EPD), sired by JMB Thor 735T, out of a JDB Power Stroke 7G daughter. Sold for $5,000 to YM Holdings, Asquith. Lot 49, MVY YOGGY 10Y (Polled, 108 lb. BW, 1.7 BW EPD, 25.6 Milk EPD), sired by PCC Balistik 441P, out of an RPJ Mr. Elite 147L daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Perrot-Martin Charolais, Naicam. Lot 63, MVY YNOT 38Y (Double Polled, 1.3 BW EPD, 94 YW EPD, 28.5 Milk EPD), sired by Pleasantdawn Hybrid 37W, out of a PCC Balistik 441P daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Brad 24 Charolais Banner May 2012 Darwin & Lorrie Plewis were the volume buyers taking three Brian McTavish bought the second high seller Jim Olson took the high selling red factor bull Curtis Turnbull purchased the third high seller Jackie Sproule added two to her good herd including the high seller John Perrot & Collin Martin bought the high selling bull May, Biggar. Lot 53, MVY YES MAN 16Y (Polled, 106 lb. BW, 776 lb. 205 DW, 25.1 Milk EPD), sired by PCC Balistik 441P, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Sold for $5,750 to Charona Farms, Asquith.

25 pleasant dawn charolais We appreciate our customers Thank you to all the cattlemen who bid on and purchased bulls this spring, including these purebred breeders PLEASANT DAWN RADAR 25Y Pleasant Dawn Spawn son purchased by Sproule Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB LEJ Charolais, Portage la Prairie R & G McDonald Livestock, Sidney Lazy S Charolais, Beaverlodge, AB Moose Creek Charolais, Kisbey, SK D & L Plewis, Swift Current, SK Haminrest Charolais, Apohaqui, NB Van Buuren Charolais, Pipestone PLEASANT DAWN MVP 316Y Pleasant Dawn Magnum son purchased by Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB PLEASANT DAWN MAGNUM 49Y HEJ Magnum son purchased by McTavish Charolais, Moosomin, SK PLEASANT DAWN CHAROLAIS Box 40, Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 Tully & Arlene Hatch T C tahatch@rfnow.com Trent & Ashley Hatch T C PLEASANT DAWN SNIPER 103Y SVY Kaboom son purchased by Ferme MCB, Roxton Pond, QC GOOD BUYING DAY Best of the Breeds Bull Sale 8th Annual Best of the Breeds Bull Sale March 25, 2012 Leross, SK 2 Two Year Old Bulls $ 7,550 $3, Yearling Bulls 70,900 3, Lots $78,450 $3,138 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. A packed house was on hand for this multi-breed sale. Harcourt Charolais, Quill Lake, and Dog Patch Acres, Leroy, presented the local crowd with a solid offering with some good buys being made throughout. In total 67 bulls of five breeds averaged $3,526. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 27, DOGPATCH POWER-UP 4X (Double Polled, 1.4 BW EPD, 21.5 Milk EPD, 2,100 lbs., 43 cm), sired by Dogpatch Triple X 36S, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for $4,250 to Jerry Orthner, Raymore. Consigned by Dog Patch Acres. Lot 12, HBC ROCK 142T (Double Polled, 106 lb. BW, 98 YW EPD, 25.9 Milk EPD), sired by HBC Showdown 932W, out of a Sparrows Madrid 7M daughter. Sold for $5,500 to Perrot- Martin Charolais, Naicam. Consigned by Harcourt Charolais. Lot 5, HBC ROCKY 116Y (Double Polled, 103 lb. BW, 1,430 lbs., 38 cm), sired by JWX Quiksilver 421U, out of an HFCC Pld Bond 19L daughter. Sold for $4,000 to Irvine Stricker, Rhein. Consigned by Harcourt Charolais. Lot 9, HBC QUICKSILBER 123Y (Polled/s, 1.6 BW EPD, 1,625 lbs., 37 cm), sired by JWX Quiksilver 421U, out of an RPJ Katz 519E daughter. Sold for $4,000 to P.F.R.A, Regina. Consigned by Harcourt Charolais. Lot 26, DOGPATCH ALERT 3Y (Double Polled, Red Factor,.5 BW EPD, 24.3 Milk EPD, 1,365 lbs.), sired by HBC Showdown 932W, out of an John Perrot & Collin Martin purchased the high selling bull Randy Aimes selected two for the PFRA Irvine Stricker bought a high selling bull MGM Merlot daughter. Sold for $3,700 to Brian Jaeb, Humbolt. Consigned by Dog Patch Acres. Charolais Banner May

26 Diamond W 10th Annual Bull Sale March 22, 2012 Minitonas, MB 1 Two Year Old Bull $2,750 $2, Yearling Bulls 93,650 3, Bulls $96,400 $3,213 Auctioneer: Randy Hart Sale Manager: By Livestock Diamond W Charolais have been providing quality bulls into the Swan River Valley for 10 years now. This is a limited number market but there are many repeat customers that purchased both their Charolais and Angus bulls. This year their 13 Angus bulls average $2,742. The buyers have always received excellent quality for money spent. Lot 1, DIAMOND W MARSHALL 36Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 101 lb. BW, 1,650 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Bolivar 121S, out of a Sparrows Cossack 11L daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Chartop Charolais, Gull Lake, SK. Lot 12, DIAMOND W TOP CUTT GOOD BUYING IN A LIMITED MARKET Diamond W Bull Sale 25Y (3rd Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 101 lb. BW, 24 Milk EPD, 1,465 lbs.), sired by Sparrows Bolivar 121S, out of a Granadas Red Ace 17B daughter. Sold for $5,500 to Lakeview Livestock, Invermay, SK. Leland Soura has bought in every sale and took another high seller Lot 3, DIAMOND W GRINGO 2Y (Double Polled/s, 75 lb. BW, -1.2 BW EPD, 22.6 Milk EPD, 1,435 lbs.), sired by M6 Grid Maker 104, P ET, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $4,500 to John Stehano, Roblin. Lot 5, DIAMOND W CHITEK 46Y (Double Polled, 105 lb. BW, 1,465 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Chitek 930W, out of a Sparrows Cossack 11L daughter. Sold for $4,500 to Clayton Woodley, Minitonas. Lot 22, DIAMOND W DUKE 57Y (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 107 lb. BW, 790 lb. WW, 1,600 lbs., 39 cm), sired by SOLID LOCAL PARTICIPATION Winn Man Bull Sale Glen Sauder bought the high selling bull Clayton Woodley purchased another high seller from this sale Orland Walker visits with Darrell Prouse, who selected five including the second high seller Sparrows Bolivar 121S, out of a Sparrows Cossack 11L daughter. Sold for $4,500 to Soura-Horan Farms, Bowsman. Winn Man Charolais 11th Annual Bull Sale March 23, 2012 Winnipegosis, MB 8 Two Year Old Bulls $ 34,150 $4, Yearling Bulls 87,000 4, Lots $121,150 $4,177 Auctioneer: Kim Crandall A good crowd filled the shop at Winn Man Farms for this long running bull sale. Repeat customers filled the buyers list with active bidding to support this program. This was the last year for yearling bulls as next year it will be just coming two year olds as they moved their calving to summer to lessen the workload with the purebreds and their very large commercial herd. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 535X, WINN MANS BANDITO 535X(3rd Gen. Polled, 90 lb. BW, 0 BW EPD, 1,840 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Winn Mans Marquez 821U, out of a Sparrows Madrid 7M daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Doll Charolais Ranch, New Salem, ND. Lot 125X, WINN MANS JUAQUEZ 125X (3rd Gen. Polled, 84 lb. BW, -5.7 BW EPD, 1,875 lbs.), sired by Winn Mans Marquez 821U, out of an SLY Eastwood Pld 32F daughter. Sold for $6,000 to Rainy Ridge Farms, Laurier. Lot 826Y, WINN MANS CHIVAZ 826Y (Polled, -.9 BW EPD, 57 WW EPD, 110 YW EPD, 1,325 lbs., 37 cm), sired by Merit 7329T, out of a Winn Mans Lanza 610S daughter. Sold for $7,750 to Springside Farms, Armstrong, BC. Lot 663Y, WINN MANS CUERVO 663Y (92 lb. BW, -.8 BW EPd, 120 YW 26 Charolais Banner May 2012 Ron Boerchers purchased the second high selling two year old Carman Jackson added two high sellers to their High Bluff operation Bob Burla & Mike Panasiuk selected the high selling bull

27 FROM BREEDERS TO BIG RANCHES Wilgenbusch North of the 53rd Wilgenbusch Charolais North of the 53rd Bull Sale March 24, 2012 Paynton, SK 38 1/4 Yearling Bulls $234,400 $6,128 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock Wilgenbusch Charolais took the CSS bull calves that came with the cowherd back to be sold at the CSS Sale barn. Repeat customers of the CSS program as well as new ones from across North America were on the buyers list. Bulls sold from British Columbia to Ontario and into two U.S. states. Lot 15, CSS SIR NAVIGATOR 20Y (Tested Homozygous Polled, Leptin TT, 106 lb. BW, 1, DW, 42 cm), sired by PCC Navigator 403P, out of an HTA Fathom 470P daughter. Sold for $20,000 for 3/4 interest to Forsyth Bros. Charolais, Eriksdale, MB and Myhre Land & Cattle Co., Dauphin, MB. Lot 2, CSS SIR JR NAVIGATOR 78Y (Tested Homozygous Polled, 92 lb. BW, 22.4 Milk EPD, 1,430 lbs., 43.5 cm), sired by CSS Sir Navigator 37T, out of an SVS Model Imp 13M daughter. Sold for $18,250 for 3/4 interest to Charworth Charolais, Balzac, AB. Lot 1, CSS SIR JR NAVIGATOR 44Y (Tested Homozygous Polled, Leptin TT, 5.9 ADG, 1,535 lbs., 42 cm), sired by CSS Sir Navigator 37T, out of an HTA Pld Rain 258M daughter. Sold for $15,600 for 3/4 interest to Palmer Charolais, Bladworth. Lot 38, CSS SIR GRID IRON 17Y (Polled/s, Leptin TT, 83 lb. BW, -.5 BW EPD, 29.1 Milk EPD), sired by KAYR Grid Grid Iron 400S, out of a PCC Navigator 403P daughter. Sold for $9,000 to McKay Charolais, Glenella, MB. Lot 8, CSS SIR JR NAVIGATOR 75Y (Double Polled, Leptin TT, 95 lb. BW, 5.45 ADG, 40 cm), sired by CSS Sir Navigator 37T, out of an HTA Pld Rain 258M daughter. Sold for $8,800 to Effertz Key Ranch, Velva, ND. Lot 37, CSS SIR GRID IRON 16Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 83 lb., BW,.9 BW EPD, 39 cm), sired by KAYR Grid Grid Iron 400S, out of a a CSS Sir Navigator 37T daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Alta Pride Charolais, Chauvin, AB. Lot 36, CSS SIR GRID IRON 12Y (Polled, 95 lb. BW, 1,445 lb. YW, 22.6 Milk EPD), sired by KAYR Grid Grid Iron 400S, out of a PCC Navigator 403P daughter. Sold for $6,100 to Wood River Charolais, McCord. Velon Herback added a top seller to their Palmer Charolais operation Stan Jacobs added three more CSS bulls to the Douglas Lake bull battery Chelsea Bulani & Lee Norheim purchased two for Norheim Ranching Dennis & Dale Gibb bought one for their Alta Pride herd Darrell & Alex Shuttleworth selected the second high selling bull WINN MAN CONTINUED EPD, 1,340 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Merit 7329T, out of a Sparrows Durango 585P daughter. Sold for $6,500 to High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis. Lot 764Y, WINN MANS BARRACUDA 764Y (Polled, -.5 BW EPD, 804 lb. WW, 1,360 lbs.), sired by MB Ali Trade U1059, out of a Winn Mans Original 548R daughter. Sold for $5,500 to Munro Farms, Kelwood. Lot 111Y, WINN MANS BENCHMARK 111Y (Double Polled, -.4 BW EPD, 855 lb.ww, 1,380 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Merit 7329T, out of an SLY Eastwood Pld 32F daughter. Sold for $5,200 to High Bluff Stock Farm. Eric & Darrell Munro bought another top seller Charolais Banner May

28 STEPPLER SCOT 214Y Creek s Edge Land & Cattle, Yellow Creek, SK added their second Steppler bull with this son of Sparrows Seminole Also to... Caul Charolais, Devlin, ON SKE Charolais, Hartney Domain Charolais, Green Ridge Honeycomb Charolais, Carman Watkins Charolais, Clearwater Dusty Lane Charolais, Winkler STEPPLER BLAKE 57Y Blackbern Farms and White Water Charolais, Foresters Falls, ON bought this son of Sparrows Seminole STEPPLER KABOOM 60Y Sunny Ridge Stock Farm, Wawanesa purchased this son of SVY Kaboom for their growing herd STEPPLER MAGNUS 195Y Bricney Stock Farm, Maidstone, SK took this son of Sparrows Seminole We invite you to stop by anytime to see the largest herd of registered Charolais in Manitoba. Box 7, Miami, MB R0G 1H0 Dan & Pat Andre & Katie , cell miles W of Miami and 1.5 miles S BREEDER BULLS TO FOUR PROVINCES & ONE STATE Hi-Weigh Bull Sale Hi-Weigh Breeders 30th Annual Bull Sale March 28, 2012 Neepawa, MB 47 Yearling Bulls $231,250 $4,920 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. HTA Charolais, Rivers, again anchored this long running sale with all the high sellers. Many repeat customers were in attendance and breeder bulls sold into four provinces and one state with a very strong top end in this high performance offering. The powerful HTA Senator sons led the front end of the sale. Lot 17, HTA BRADACK 137Y (Double Polled/s,101 lb. BW, 903 lb. 205 DW, 107 YW EPD, 22.8 Milk EPD, 1,816 lbs., 44 cm), sired by HTA Senator 8130U, out of an SVS Nobleman 25N daughter. Sold for $18,500 to Sandan Charolais, Erskine, AB; Voegeli/Serhienko Cattle Co., Maymont, SK and Payne Livestock, Lloydminster, SK. Lot 16, HTA VEGAS 134Y (Double Polled, 97 lb. BW, 919 lb. 205 DW, 1,774 lbs., 40 cm), sired by HTA Senator 8130U, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Sold for $18,000 for 3/4 interest to Palmer Charolais, Bladworth, SK and Saunders Charolais, Markdale, ON. Lot 5, HTA BETLEY 107Y (Double Polled, 100 lb. BW, 916 lb. 205 DW, 107 YW EPD, 1,870 lbs., 41 cm), sired by HTA Senator 8130U, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Sold for $15,500 to Reese Cattle Co., Didsbury, AB. Lot 19, HTA MANTRACKER 139Y (Polled, 97 lb. BW, 53 WW EPD, 106 YW EPD, 1,743 lbs., 40 cm), sired by HTA Senator 8130U, out of an HTA Northern Light 357C daughter. Sold for $8,500 for 3/4 interest to Neilson Cattle Co., Willowbrook, SK. Lot 21, HTA REDFOX 144Y (Double Polled, Red Factor, 99 lb. BW, 21.5 Milk EPD, 1,640 lbs., 39 cm), sired by KBK Rally 24T, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for $7,600 to Van Buuren Charolais, Pipestone. Ursula Corpateaux took the high selling bull Jenna Vanbuuren purchased a top bull Greg & Barry Reese bought the third high seller Lot 28, HTA CHALLENGE 161Y (Double Polled, 89 lb. BW, 101 YW EPD, 1,538 lbs., 40 cm), sired by HTA Senator 8130U, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for $6,800 to Rocking Bar A Charolais, Rivers. Lot 39, HTA HIGHLINGER 193Y 28 Charolais Banner May 2012

29 GREAT FIRST TIME OFFERING Steppler Bull Sale Steppler Farms 1st Annual Bull Sale March 27, 2012 Miami, MB 3 Two Year Old Bulls $ 12,000 $4, Yearling Bulls 175,650 3, Lots $187,650 $3,609 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: By Livestock The Steppler family all pitched in to have the first sale run smoothly. Unfortunately a cooler, wet day held some people who were calving away, but those who came made some great buys on a very uniform, high quality set of bulls that sold into four provinces. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 58, STEPPLER 300X (3rd Gen. Polled, 105 lb. BW, 2,098 lbs., 44.5 cm), sired by Stepplers Distinction 38T, out of an XPB Cigar 45K daughter. Sold for $5,000 to Bill Thomson, Langruth. Lot 48, STEPPLER SCOT 214Y (Double Polled, 106 lb. BW, 98 YW EPD, 21.2 Milk EPD, 1,457 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Highbluff Rainmaker 12L daughter. Sold for $7,250 to Creek s Edge Land & Cattle, Yellow Creek, SK. Lot 13, STEPPLER KABOOM 60Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 89 CE, 1 BW EPD, 88 lb. BW, 1,494 lbs., 43 cm), sired by SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $7,250 to Sunny Ridge Stock Farm, Wawanesa. Lot 46, STEPPLERS MAGNUS 195Y Wendell Weston added a top seller to his Bricney herd Doug Sisson took two bulls (Double Polled, 104 lb. BW, 823 lb. 205 DW, 112 YW EPD, 1,531 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a DVY Kidnapper Pld 6K daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Bricney Stock Farm, Maidstone, SK. Lot 12, STEPPLER BLAKE 57Y (Double Polled, 92 lb. BW, 0 BW EPD, 55 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD, 1,475 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Sparrows Oakridge 66R daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Blackbern Farms & White Water Charolais, Foresters Falls, ON. Lot 26, STEPPLER SEMI 91Y (Polled, 1.8 BW EPD, 54 WW EPD, 1,553 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Sparrows Santiago 333N daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Shane Eastman, Hartney. Lot 43, STEPPLER PROSPER 181Y (Double Polled/s, 97 lb. BW, 800 lb. 205 DW, 1,515 lbs., 43 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Sparrows Oakridge 66R daughter. Sold for $6,300 to Doug Sisson, Carman. Lot 25, STEPPLER STETSON 88Y (1 BW EPD, 1,621 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Shane Eastman bought a top seller Doug Hopcraft selected a new herdsire Stephen & Kristin Weilgosz purchased their second Steppler herdbull Kurtis & Keith Black took a high seller to ON Sparrows Santiago 333N daughter. Sold for $5,750 to Jason Turetsky, Grandview. Lot 9, STEPPLER ARTHUR 45Y (Double Polled, 80 lb. BW, -1.8 BW EPD, 1,475 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, out of a Sparrows Alliance 513G daughter. Sold for $5,000 to Keith Caul, Devlin, ON. HI WEIGH BULL SALE CONTINUED (Double Polled, 100 lb. BW, 1,659 lbs.), sired by Merit 5323R, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Sold for $6,500 for 3/4 interest to Don Saquet, Ste. Rose. Lot 44, HTA STONEWALL 1109Y (Double Polled, Red Factor, 108 YW EPD, 1,563 lbs., 43 cm), sired by HTA Pursuit 646S, out of an SHSH Pld Broker 1P daughter. Sold for $5,800 to Loren Anderson, New Rockford, ND. Lot 36, HTA COACH 188Y (Double Polled, Red Factor, 99 lb. BW, 2.6 BW EPD, 1,507 lbs.), sired by Merit 5323R, out of an SVS Nobleman 25N Brent Saunders and Velon Herback teamed up on the second high seller daughter. Sold for $5,500 to Breezy Dawn Charolais, Dauphin. Mike & Joanne Neilson took a high seller to SK Charolais Banner May

30 Benchmark Bull Sale March 24, 2012 Cobden, ON 23 Yearling Bulls $92,800 $4,050 Auctioneer: Stewart James This first time sale saw three operations in the Ottawa Valley team up. The sale was very strong with buyers from three provinces making purchases. Lot 1, BLACKBERN YORK 6Y (Polled, 89 lb. BW, -.6 BW EPD, 106 YW EPD, 26.3 Milk EPD, 1,610 lbs.), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of a Land O Lakes Duke 29L daughter. Sold for $6,100 to Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake, MB. Consigned by Blackbern Farms, Foresters Falls. Lot 7, BLACKBERN YARDLEY 4Y (Polled, 99 lb. BW, 53 WW EPD, 112 YW EPD, 1,605 lbs., 43 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of an LT Mountainview Bull Sale March 24, 2012 Innisfail, AB 22 Yearling Bulls $110,650 $5,029 6 Two Year Old Bulls 24,150 4, Bulls $134,800 $4,814 Auctioneer: Don Oberg Sale Manager: Transcon Livestock This was the second year Charolais bulls were sold in this multi breed sale. With the number of bulls up over last year and the strong demand for Charolais bulls, Charolais was the high averaging breed in the sale. High Selling Bulls Lot 79, MLM LAREDO 3Y (Polled, 78 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $14,000 to Perrot-Martin Charolais, Naicam, SK. Consigned by McLeod Livestock, Cochrane. Lot 78, MLM HARLEY 6Y (Polled, 106 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, out of a Merit STRONG FIRST SALE Benchmark Bull Sale Wyoming Wind daughter. Sold for $6,000 to Macks Charolais, Campbellford. Consigned by Blackbern Farms. Lot 16, WHITEWATER YEOMAN 9Y (Polled, 102 lb. BW, 24.3 Milk EPD, 1,600 lbs., 46 cm), sired by KCM Rio Chico 429P, out of a CS Mango 256M daughter. Sold for $5,800 to Andrew Simms, Shawville, QC. Consigned by White Water Charolais, Foresters Falls. Lot 2, CORNERVIEW YARDMASTER 7Y (Polled, 96 lb. BW, 856 lb. 205 DW, 1,590 lbs., 43 cm), sired by Sparrows Coach 467S, out of of a B&M Benji s Lad 23G daughter. Sold for $4,900 to Bill Leveras, Campbell s Bay, QC. Consigned by Cornerview Charolais, Cobden. Lot 11, CORNERVIEW YAGER 12Y (Polled, 107 lb. BW, 1,448 lbs., 44 cm), sired by Cornerview Wallstreet 3W, out of a Sparrows Coach 467S daughter. Sold for $4,300 to June Riebertz, Shawville, QC. Consigned by 30 Charolais Banner May 2012 Cornerview Charolais. Lot 4, CORNVERVIEW YUKON 27Y (Polled, 96 lb. BW 1.7 BW EPD, 1,423 lbs., 44 cm), sired by Sparrows Coach 467S, out of SALE TOPS AT $14,000 Mountainview Bull Sale Vintage 4065P daughter. Sold for $13,750 to Charwald Charolais, Altario. Consigned by McLeod Livestock. Lot 80, ML PLD DUSTY 20Y (Polled, 104 lb. BW, 37 cm), sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, out of an SVY Pilgrim PLD 655S daughter. Sold for $10,000 to Dale Jorgensen Farm, Del Bonita. Consigned by McLeod Livestock. Lot 81, MLM DODGER 5Y (Polled, 92 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, out of an LAE Spurs-A- Jinglin 602S daughter. Sold for $5,800 to Don Maetche, Olds. Consigned by McLeod Livestock. Lot 82, MLM PERFORMER 1Y (Polled, 112 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, out of an HC Fulton 103L daughter. Sold for $5,400 to Varty Farms, Provost. Consigned by McLeod Livestock. Lot 61, GERRARD OXFORD 17Y (Polled, 92 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired by Gerrard Montezuma 6T, out of an SVY Bedrock PLD 816H daughter. Andrew Simms took the third high seller Jacqui & Wayne Mack bought the second high seller a PCC Patriot 418P daughter. Sold for $4,300 to Wade Schroeder, Pembroke. Consigned by Cornerview Charolais. Perrot-Martin Charolais selected the high selling bull Sold for $5,100 to Bob Pengelly, Caroline. Consigned by Gerrard Cattle Co., Innisfail. Lot 57, GERRARD FED EX 27Y (Polled, 102 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired by SVY Pilgrim PLD 655S, out of an SVY Bedrock Norman DeWald bought a new herdsire for his Charwald operation PLD 816H daughter. Sold for $5,300 to Seven Oaks Farms, Wetaskiwin. Consigned by Gerrard Cattle Co.

31 Elder Charolais 2nd Annual Bull Sale March 29, 2012 Coronach, SK 34 Yearling Bulls $154,200 $4,535 Auctioneer: Jerry Kanewischer Sale Manager: By Livestock The Elders put forth another high performance, quality set of bulls that saw many local repeat customers in attendance, with this year a few bulls selling across the line into Montana. Breeder bulls sold into Saskatchewan and Alberta. Lot 1, ELDER S RAPTOR 43Y(4th Gen. Polled/s, 1.7 BW EPD, Agribition Res. Jr. Bull Calf Champion, 1,640 lb., 40 cm), sired by Elder s Wahkamo 919W, out of an HFCC Pld Evolution 5L daughter. Sold for $13,250 to Dale Jorgensen Charolais, Del Bonita, AB. Lot 12, ELDER S TAMARAC 97Y (4th Gen. Polled/s, 105 lb. BW, 1,480 lb., 41 cm), sired by Elder s Wahkamo 919W, out of a Merit 1058L daughter. Sold for AVERAGE UP $700 Elder Bull Sale $7,000 to Qu Appelle Trail Ranch, Eyebrow. Lot 30, ELDER S YANKEE 9Y (Polled/s, 84 lb. BW, -2 BW EPD, 23.9 Milk EPD, 1,460 lb., 39 cm), sired by SVY David Esmond took seven for his Qu Appelle Trail Ranch Kaboom Pld 7113T, out of a Bar J Silverado 14S daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Demarah Farms, Bowden, AB. Lot 34, ELDER S CAPTAIN KBM 28Y (98 lb. BW, CE 86,.9 BW EPD, 1,518 lb., 38 cm), sired by SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T, out of a Bar J Silverado 14S daughter. Sold for 6,500 to Lloyd Elder, Coronach. Lot 16, ELDER S SILVER CANYON 55Y (3rd Gen. Polled,.8 BW EPD, 1,445 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by Bar J Silverado 14S, out of an RPJ Rio Grande 525R daughter. Sold for $6,250 to Plantz Farms, Coronach. Lot 6, ELDER S RONNIE Lloyd Elder purchased another high seller Ernie Sorensen added three to his good commercial herd Mark Kendze bought a herdbull and visits here with Rod McLeod WAHKAMO 40Y (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 99 lb. BW,.3 BW EPD, 1,545 lb., 38.5 cm), sired by Elder s Wahkamo 919W, out of an MXS Mersyndol 211M daughter. Sold for $6,100 to Bruce Gibb, Lintlaw. Charolais Banner May

32 REPEAT CUSTOMERS BOUY SALE Perrot-Martin Bull Sale Perrot-Martin Charolais Annual Bull Sale March 30, 2012 Naicam, SK 17 Two Year Old Bulls $87,000 $5, /2 Yearling Bulls 163,200 4, /2 Lots $250,200 $4,858 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co. Many repeat customers buying in multiples gave this solid program a very good sale. A nice selection of two year old bulls found strong demand with purebred breeders from three provinces buying herdbulls. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 43, RPJ ALLEGRO 71X (Double Polled, 95 lb. BW, 1.2 BW EPD, 1,920 lbs., 41 cm), sired by MXS Allegro 701T, out of a Sparrows Alliance 513G daughter. Sold for $6,600 to Lone Tree Livestock, Kuroki. Lot 49, KCM LAREDO 71X (Double Polled, 100 lb. BW, 1,925 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Whitecap Laredo 232T, out of an EXL Trade Secret 154L. Sold for $6,600 to Lee Laclare, Tisdale. Lot 56, RPJ ALLEGRO 83X (99 lb BW, 2,150 lbs., 43 cm), sired by MXS Allegro 701T, out of an HFCC Pld Evolution 5L. Sold for $6,600 to ASF Farms, Bjorkdale. Lot 9, KCM ULTIMATE 144Y (Double Polled, 107 lb. BW, 92 YW EPD, 8 year old dam, 39 cm), sired by HTA Senator 8130U, out of a Sparrows Alliance 513G daughter. Sold for $34,000 for 3/4 interest to Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB and Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite. Lot 13, KCM STETSON 175Y (Double Polled, 101 lb. BW,1.1 BW EPD, 790 lb. 205 DW, 22.2 Milk EPD, 1,390 lbs.), sired by Whitecap Laredo 232T, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for $11,000 for 3/4 interest to Triple C Charolais, Steep Rock, MB. Lot 29, RPJ CINCH 106Y (Double Polled, 86 lb. BW, 750 lb. 205 DW, 1,550 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by JWX Silver Bullet 524W, out of an MXS Allegro 701T daughter. Sold for $7,700 to Quaroni Farms Ltd., Melfort. Lot 30, RPJ HOWITZER 168Y (Double Polled, 107 lb. BW, 89 YW EPD, 1,464 lbs., 40 cm), sired by JWX Silver Bullet 524W, out of an HTA Stainless Steel 437P daughter. Sold for $5,600 to Dry Valley Ranch, Grenfell. Lot 18, RPJ PISTOL 129Y (Double Polled, 91 lb. BW, -.5 BW EPD, 22.6 Milk EPD, 1,340 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Whitecap Laredo 232T, out of an LT Doug & Marianne Hunter and John Wilgenbusch bought Ultimate Stephen & Darren Cook selected the second high seller Brett & Brian Coughlin purchased a bull Rio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for $5,500 to Cornerview Charolais, Cobden, ON. AVERAGE UP $700 White Cap/Rosso Bull Sale White Cap/Rosso Charolais and Howe/Cockburn Red Angus 22nd Annual Bull Sale April 4, 2012 Moose Jaw, SK 27 Two Year Old Bulls $118,050 $4, /2 Yearling Bulls 93,100 5, /2 Lots $211,150 $4,745 Auctioneer: Brent Carey In the last two years the Charolais average in this sale has moved up $1,600. The quality of the bulls was strong with seven going into purebred herds as far away as Quebec and many repeat customers coming back. Rosso Charolais supply the two year olds and White Cap provide the yearlings. 46 2/3 Red Angus bulls averaged an impressive $4,939. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 2, ROSSO TAILGUNNER 8X Polled, 100 lb. BW, 1.5 BW EPD, 98 YW EPD, 2,000 lbs., 44 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanzadero 849U, out of an LT Western Spur 2061 Pld. Sold for $7,500 to Prairie Sky Charolais, Avonlea. Lot 7, ROSSO ENFORCER 16X (Polled/s, 3/4 French, 52 YW EPD, 95 YW EPD, 1,905 lbs., 42 cm), sired by Curtis Wallace 141H, out of an Impair daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Fern Charolais, Fasset, QC. Lot 4, ROSSO BAZOOKA 11X (Polled, 106 lb. BW, 1,930 lbs., 39 cm), Pat & Dan Steppler purchased the high selling bull 32 Charolais Banner May 2012

33 STEADY FIRST SALE Gilliland Bros. Bull Sale Gilliland Bros. Charolais 1st Bull Sale March 31, 2012 Alameda, SK 1 Two Year Old Bull $3,750 $3, /4 Yearling Bulls 157,600 4, /4 Lots $161,350 $4,059 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock Gilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievale had their first bull sale with Freitag- Perrot Cattle Co. guest consigning some Black Angus bulls which averaged $4,330. The Charolais offering was strong with many local repeat customers in attendance. Bulls sold into the three prairie provinces with seven going into seed stock herds. Lot 41, G.BROS CREW 607Y (Double Polled, Double Red, 93 lb. BW, 1 BW EPD, 21.9 Milk EPD, 1,555 lbs., 39 cm), sired by SRK Red Man 16U, out of an SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter. Sold for $7,600 to Brimner Cattle Co., Manor. Lot 17, RGCG LEGAL 253Y (Polled, 92 lb. BW,.2 BW EPD, 740 lb. WW, 1,540 lbs., 38 cm), sired by ACC I Am Legend 914W, out of an SOS MB Syndicated 138P daughter. Sold for $7,500 to Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, AB. Lot 1, G.BROS XCEPTIONAL 628Y (4th Gen. Polled, 1.4 BW EPD, 985 lb. WW, 22.3 Milk EPD, 1,662 lbs., 39 cm), sired by JWX Quicksilver 421U, out of an SOS MB Syndicated 138P daughter. Sold for $6,000 to Nahachewsky Charolais, Norquay. Lot 11, G.BROS BONANZA 248Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 99 lb. BW, 23.3 Milk EPD, 1,720 lbs., 43.5 cm), sired by JMB Dateline 754T, out of an LHD Cigar E46 daughter. Sold for $4,900 to Calvin Lamport, Carnduff. Lot 24, G.BROS AWOL 648Y (3rd Gen. Polled,.3 BW EPD, 1,620 lbs., 40 cm), sired by SOS MB Syndicated 138P, out of a Dogpatch Shockwave 3M daughter. Sold for $5,000 to Doug and Les Cooney, Glen Ewen. Lot 20, G.BROS LEVERAGE 633Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 85 lb. BW, -1.4 BW EPD, 1,515 lbs., 38 cm), sired by ACC I Am Legend 914W, out of a JMB Dateline 754T daughter. Sold for $4,600 to Tyson Petterson, Estevan. Kelly Brimner added the high selling bull to his program Lloyd Harmon selected a top red factor bull Curtis Turnbull bought the second high seller Repeat customer Calvin Lamport bought a high seller Lot 39, RGCG RED LINE 224Y (Double Polled/s, Double Red, 92 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 840 lb. WW, 1,570 lbs., 41 cm), sired by SRK Red Man 16U, out of a Beaver Creek Redzone 211S daughter. Sold for $4,600 to Lloyd Harmon, Melita, MB. WHITE CAP/ROSSO BULL SALE, CONTINUED sired by HTA Rhapsody 390N, out of a Sparrows Wisdom 335K daughter. Sold for $6,200 to Stephanie Stuart, Cabri. Lot 31, WHITECAP REVOLVER 69Y (Polled, 1/2 French, 1.6 BW EPD, Manitoba Livestock Expo All Breeds Bull Calf Champion,1,590 lbs., 40 cm), sired by DWK Till s Echo 3N, out of a Chardel Sabre 11K daughter. Sold for $16,000 for 1/2 interest to to Steppler Farms, Miami, MB. Lot 33, WHITECAP CONCEPT 42Y (98 lb. BW, 1.6 BW EPD, 885 lb. WW, 1,490 lbs., 43 cm), sired by JWX Silver Buckle 524U, out of a Chardel Sabre 11K daughter. Sold for $9,000 to Jones Charolais, Gull Lake. Lot 53, WHITECAP PLUS 179Y (Polled, 80 lb. BW, -2.8 BW EPD, 23.4 Milk EPD, 1,370 lbs.), sired by HBC Everest 914W, out of a Chardel Sabre 11K daughter. Sold for $6,750 to Palmer Charolais, Bladworth. Lot 44, WHITECAP COLOSSIUM 109Y (Polled, 95 lb. BW,.8 BW EPD, 1,490 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired by JWX Silver Buckle Lloyd Daniel bought the high selling two year old bull 524U, out of an LT Wyoming Wind daughter. Sold for $6,500 to Emile Carles, Radville. Matt Jones selected the second high selling bull Velon Herback took home a heifer bull Justin Duncan & Bob & Robbie Stuart have been volume buyers for years Charolais Banner May

34 12th Annual Cattleman s Classic Bull Sale April 1, 2012 Virden, MB 2 Two Year Old Bulls $5,200 $2, /3 Yearling Bulls 117,250 5, /3 Lots $122,450 $5,248 Auctioneer: Ward Cutler A good crowd came to select from this mulit-breed sale that also contained the SW Bull Test bulls as well. The quality was high from the four Charolais breeders who contributed both white and red factor bulls. Tri-N Charolais lead the sale with some solid interest from across Canada and the U.S.A. and sold the high selling bull in Canada this spring. Lot 210, TRI-N PREFIX PLD ET 54Y (Polled, ET, 1/2 French, 94 lb. BW, 54 WW EPD. 1,653 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Silverstream Performer P38, out of a Baldridge Fasttrack 82F daughter. Sold for $37,000 for 2/3 interest to Vikse Family Farm, Donalda, AB. SALE TOPS AT $37,000 Cattleman s Classic Sale Consigned by Tri-N Charolais, Lenore. Lot 212, TRI-N JACKHAMMER 68Y (Igenity Tested Homozygous Polled, 89 lb. BW, -1.8 BW EPD, 29.7 Milk EPD, 1,560 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Val- End Appraiser 24J, out of a Tri-N Payday 419Ydaughter. Sold for $5,750 to Floyd Cleveland, Sisseton, SD. Consigned by Tri-N Charolais. Lot 204, BEAVER CREEK VAASIR 202Y (Polled/s, 106 lb. BW, 810 lb. WW, 91 YW EPD, 1,534 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired by Happy Haven T-Rex 22T, out of a Merit 77K daughter. Sold for $5,250 to C & T Reynolds Farm, Carberry. Consigned by Beaver Creek Charolais, Virden. Lot 211, TRI-N FRANK THE TANK 75Y (Polled/s, Red Factor, 97 lb. BW, 59 WW EPD, 1,402 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Silverstream Performer P38, out of a Charhead Mr 39J daughter. Sold for $5,250 to HB Cattle Co., UT. Consigned by Tri-N Charolais. Lot 202, BEAVER CREEK YOU TUBE 238Y (Double Polled/s, 78 lb. Kevin Carefoot bought a bull for his Scissors Creek David Vikse purchased the high selling bull Prefix Charolais herd BW, -1.8 BW EPD, 1,601 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Happy Haven T-Rex 22T, out of a Dim Creek Revenue 430R daughter. Sold for $5,000 to McDonald Stock Farm, Carberry. Consigned by Beaver Creek Charolais, Virden. Lot 217, TRI-N COWBOY CASANOVA 69Y (Igenity Tested Homozygous Polled, Red Factor, BW 94 lbs., -1.3 BW EPD, 1,658 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Tri-N Tidal Wave 960W, out of a Tri-N Super Jammer 7J daughter. Sold for $4,900 to Scissor Creek Charolais, McAuley. Consigned by Tri-N Charolais. MORE BULLS AVERAGE UP Forsyth/Tee M Jay Bull Sale Forsyth/Tee M Jay 8th Annual Bull Sale Caja Quebrada daughter. Sold for March 31, 2012 Ashern, MB $8,000 to Buffalo Lake Charolais, Stettler, AB. 56 Yearling Bulls $187,600 $3,550 Lot 31, FFBB PERFORMER PLD Auctioneer: Buddy Bergner 122Y (Polled, 108 lb. BW, 806 lb. WW, Sale Consultant: Jerry Kanewischer 95 YW EPD, 1,645 lbs., 43 cm), sired This established sale saw 12 more by Whitecap Domination 63T, out of bulls sell and the average move up an SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter. $600 from last year. Bulls sold locally Sold for $7,000 to Jeremy Miller, Eriksdale. and to Alberta with three going into Lot 34, FFBB CAPPER PLD 133Y purebred operations. Forsyth Bros. (Tested Homozygous Polled, 104 lb. Charolais, Eriksdale, again provided BW, 864 lb. WW, 1,635 lbs., 43 cm), the high selling lots with some solid sired by Whitecap Domination 63T, sire groups represented. out of an SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter. Sold for Lot 39, FFBB CAJUN PLD 154Y $6,500 to Ken (Polled, BW 101 lbs., 862 lb. WW, Miller, Eriksdale. 1,665 lbs., 45 cm), sired by Whitecap Lot 23, FFBB Domination 63T, out of an SOS Mr SILVER BERNIE Valentine Pld 39M daughter. Sold for PLD 100Y (Polled, $14,000 to Bar J Charolais, Amaranth. 87 lb. BW,.9 BW Lot 53, FFBB EMILLE 1102Y EPD, 1,420 lbs., 41 (Polled, 95 lb. BW, 1.8 BW EPD, 85 cm), sired by JWX YW EPD, 1,450 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Silver Buckle 524U, Jack Robertson took JWX Henry VIII 39W, out of an ABC out of a Louber the high selling bull 34 Charolais Banner May 2012 Skymont 382L daughter. Sold for $5,200 to James Ryden, Eriksdale. Lot 28, FFBB SILVERSTONE 114Y (91 lb. BW, -.2 BW EPD, 826 lb. WW, 1,515 lbs., 42 cm), sired by JWX Silver Buckle 524U, out of an HTA Ultimate 338P daughter. Sold for $4,600 to Lakeside Colony, Cranford, AB. Lot 48, FFBB RED HENRI PLD 187Y (Polled, Red Factor, 94 lb. BW, 1,430 lbs., 39 cm), sired by JWX Henry VIII 39W, out of an Elder s Cocoa 30P daughter. Sold for $4,500 to John Johnson, East Selkirk. Wendy & Lyle Bignell purchased two including the second high seller

35 it s all about... Prefix TRI-N PREFIX PLD ET 54Y POLLED 1/2 FRENCH OUTCROSS PEDIGREE Silverstream Performer P38 x KCH Malibu 1M BW 2.4 WW 54 YW 94 M 20.4 TM 47 BW 94 lb., Oct 1st 977 lb., April 1st 1653 lb., 39 cm Thank you Vikse Family Farm, Donalda, Alberta, for making Prefix the high selling bull in Canada this spring at $37,000 for 2/3 interest. Thanks to all our commercial customers for their continued support this year. Also thanks to these breeders who purchased bulls: Cleveland Charolais, SD; HB Cattle Co., Utah; Scissors Creek Charolais, MB and Bruneau Charolais, MB. Thank you to Steele Ranches, SD, for purchasing 14 females and 17 bulls. For inquiries contact the new owners or us. Watch for more Performer sons to highlight the Cattleman s Classic Bull Sale in Virden, MB for Tri-N Charolais Merv, Joanne, Jesse & Brittni Nykoliation Box 899, Lenore, MB merv1@prairie.ca Breeding Quality Red & White Charolais since 1986 Charolais Banner May

36 Cedarlea Farms Git R Done Bull Sale April 3, 2012 Hodgeville, SK 28 Yearling Bulls $118,700 $4,239 Auctioneer: Steve Dorran Sale Manager: By Livestock Cedarlea Farms moved to selling their bulls with Windy Willow Angus in the Git R Done Bull Sale for the first time. This proved to be a very good move as a big crowd came to buy both breeds and helped both operations have the best sales they have had. Purebred and commercial producers from across Saskatchewan and Alberta came to select from this program featuring sons of last fall s RBC Beef Supreme Champion Bull. Lot 102, CEDARLEA STELTH 63Y(3rd Gen. Polled, 94 lb. BW, 1.3 BW EPD, 23.3 Milk EPD, 1,450 lbs., 38 cm), sired by CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W, BEST SPRING EVER Cedarlea Bull Sale out of an FFBB Roper Pld 5106R daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Midnight Lake Charolais, Glaslyn. Lot 101, CEDARLEA BATTALION 65Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 96 lb. BW,.5 BW EPD, 68.7 LMY, 1,480 lbs., 38 cm), sired by CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W, out of an SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter. Sold for $6,700 to Prairie Gold Charolais, Rosetown. Lot 123, CEDARLEA EXCLIBUR 27Y (Double Polled/s, -.3 BW EPD, 92 YW EPD, 1,555 lbs.), sired by Sparrows Reno 824U, out of a CSS Show Boat 5J daughter. Sold for $5,700 to Scott & Bev Fraser Holdings, Pambrun. Lot 125, CEDARLEA LAREDO 64Y (Double Polled/s, 82 lb. BW, -2.5 BW EPD, 4 Marbling, 1,495 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Sparrows Reno 824U, out of a CSS Show Boat 5J daughter. Sold for $5,700 to Downy Lake Colony, Maple Creek. Lot 110, CEDARLEA REDSOLO CUP 43Y (3rd Gen. Polled/s, Red NEW SALE GREAT RESULTS High Point Bull Sale Doug Jones bought two high sellers for his Whitby herd Dave Blechinger of Prairie Gold purchased a herdbull Factor, -1.2 BW EPD, 25.8 Milk EPD, 4.4 Marbling, 1,400 lbs., 37 cm), sired by CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W, out of a Robinlea Terminator 54S daughter. Sold for $5,600 to Whitby Farms, Lucky Lake. Lot 108, CEDARLEA 40 BELOW 40Y (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 94 lb. BW, 4.6 Marbling, LMY, 1,470 lbs., 39 cm), sired by CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W, out of an SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter. Sold for $5,500 to Whitby Farms. 1st High Point Charolais Breeders Bull Sale March 31, 2012 Singhampton, ON 1 Two Year Old Bull $4,400 $4, Yearling Bulls 98,200 3, Lots $102,600 $3,800 Auctioneer: Carl Wright After months of discussion three breeders got together and put on a very successful first time bull sale. A big crowd came to select from this diverse quality offering. High Selling Two Year Old Bull Lot 28, ECHO SPRINGS MR 113X (710 lb. 205 DW, 1,940 lbs.), sired by PCFL Vandelero 5S, out of a PCFL San Antonio 131L daughter. Sold for $4,400 to Keith Johnson, Elmvale. Consigned by Echo Springs Charolais, Hawkestone. Lot 1, ECHO SPRINGS YAGERBOMB 11Y (Full French, 2011 National Res. Bull Calf Champion, 97 lb. BW, 828 lb. 205 DW, 1,570 lbs., 36 cm), sired by Jezabel, out of PCFL San Antonio 131L daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Kerr Charolais, Bowsman, MB. Consigned by Echo Springs Charolais. Lot 10, SUNRISE FIREBALL 26Y (Polled, 89 lb. BW,.3 BW EPD, 878 lb. 205 DW,1,520 lbs., 36 cm), sired by LT Bluegrass 4017P, out of an HTA Spirit Pld 826H daughter. Sold for $5,500 to Larry & Susan Moggy, Manitowaning. Consigned by Sunrise Charolais, Stayner. Lot 19, SUNRISE MASTERPIECE 33Y (Polled, 96 lb. BW, 1.9 BW EPD, 54 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD, 1,500 lbs., 35 cm), sired by Rosso Uso 24U, out of a Sparrows Cossack 11L daughter. Sold for $4,800 to Triple K Charolais, Napanee. Consigned by Sunrise Charolais. Lot 6, BRIDOR YANKEE 10Y (Polled, 100 lb. BW, 58 WW EPD, 108 YW EPD, 1,560 lbs., 37 cm), sired by 2UP Peugeot ET, out of an SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter. Sold for $4,600 to George McCall, Annan. Consigned by Bridor Charolais, Brian Kelly selected a new herdbull Mount Forest, ON. Lot 11, SUNRISE MAJESTIC 28Y (Polled, 76 lb. BW, -.2 BW EPD, 1,360 lbs., 37.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Alcatraz 18N, out of a Sparrows Cossack 11L daughter. Sold for Robert Kerr purchased the high selling bull George McCall added a big performance bull to his good commercial herd $4,600 to Greg McCracken, Roseneath. Consigned by Sunrise Charolais. 36 Charolais Banner May 2012

37 12 BULLS TO PUREBRED HERDS North of the 49th Bull Sale 9th Annual North of the 49th Bull Sale April 2, 2012 Halbrite, SK 14 Two Year Old Bulls $2,950 $5, /4 Yearling Bulls 235,700 5, /4 Lots $318,650 $5,378 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manager: By Livestock Wilgenbusch Charolais were again a supplier of herd bulls in their North of the 49th sale. White and red factor bulls both found strong demand with bulls selling into four provinces and two states. Igenity and Leptin testing along with Ultrasound data provided as much information for the buyers as any sale. A strong two year old sale was also seen with some large operations buying multiples. High Selling Two Year Old Bulls Lot 71, JWX BUDWEISER 712X (3rd Gen. Polled, 96 lb. BW, 1 BW EPD, 24.4 Milk EPD, 1,975 lbs., 44 cm), sired by Whitecap Courage 56U, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Sold for $8,000 to Erixon Charolais, Lyleton, MB. Lot 81, JWX FIJI 508X (3rd Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 97 lb. BW, 89 YW EPD, 1,826 lbs., 43 cm), sired by Crystal D Pierce 40P, out of a 2UP Peugeot ET daughter. Sold for $7,250 to Mike Guest, Weyburn. Lot 78, JWX STERLING LAD 313X (3rd Gen. Polled, 103 lb. BW, 1,920 lbs., 46 cm), sired by Bar J Silverado 14S, out of a Beck s Krypto 3L daughter. Sold for $7,200 to Haystock Grazing Co-op, Hays, AB. Lot 3, SRK CANYON 2Y (Igenity Tested Homozygous Polled, 4th Gen. Red, 87 lb. BW, -2.8 BW EPD, 25.8 Milk EPD, 1,597 lbs., 43.5 cm), sired by SRK Solid 12U, out of a Lang s Red Soldier 22S daughter. Sold for $27,500 for 3/4 interest to Forsyth Bros. Charolais, Eriksdale, MB and Elder Charolais, Coronach. Co-consigned with Sand Rose Charolais, Fort Qu Appelle. Lot 7, JWX YEARBOOK 173Y (Igenity Tested Homozygous Polled, Double Red, 109 lb. BW, 102 YW EPD, 1,556 lbs., 40 cm), sired by JWX Reality Red 73U, out of a Lang s Red Mac 24M daughter. Sold for $12,500 to Vee R Bar Charolais, Ceylon. Lot 29, SRK SOLID PROSPER 410Y (Polled, Double Red, 96 lb. BW,.5 BW EPD, 1,438 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired by SRK Solid 12U, out of a Crystal D Pierce 40P daughter. Sold for $11,500 to Doll Charolais, New Salem, ND & Romans Charolais, Vale, OR. Co-consigned with Sand Rose Charolais. Lot 1, JWX WHEEL N DEAL 632Y (Igentity Tested Homozygous Polled, ET, 92 lb. BW, 22.8 Milk EPD, 1,521 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Bar J Silverado 14S, out of a WCR Prime Cut 764 Pld daughter. Sold for $9,000 for 3/4 interest to Phillips Farms, Estevan. Lot 8, JWX YEAR ROUND 971Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 81 lb. BW, -1.4 BW EPD, 1,459 lbs., 40 cm), sired by SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T, out of a Crystal D Pierce 40P daughter. Sold for $8,750 to Swan Lake Farms, Stoughton. Lot 4, SRK YAHTZEE 839Y (Polled/s, 3rd Gen. Red,.6 BW EPD, 825 lb. 205 DW, 25.7 Milk EPD, 1,506 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by Lang s Red Soldier 22S, out of an LA Supremacy 49R daughter. Sold for $8,100 to Lanoie Bros. Charolais, St. Victor. David Doll took a red factor bull to North Dakota Lonnie Thorson & Joe Meier invested $28,200 on four two year olds Ron Elder & Campbell Forsyth teamed up on the high selling Red bull in Canada this spring Mark, Ashley & Ron Vermeullen bought the second high selling bull Brian Czerwonka purchased nine bulls for him and his son Kurtis Phillips added a bull to his new purebred herd Over 90% of buyers at the spring bull sales received the Charolais Connection. Make sure it s a part of your marketing program. Call Charolais Banner May

38 NEWS The Canadian Cattle Genome Project Request for Resources and Data Sharing Plan The Canadian Charolais Association will provide the Canadian Cattle Genome Project with a pedigree file that contains the parentage of all animals registered with the Association. This pedigree file will be available to researchers at collaborating research institutions including those at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, New Zealand AgResearch, the Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Beef Genetic Technologies, United States Department of Agriculture, the Scottish Agricultural College, and Teagasc (Ireland). This file will be used for research purposes only and will not be published or shared with any non-project personnel or other breed associations without the written permission from the Association. The pedigree file will be analyzed by the Project s researchers to identify key historical animals that have had a significant impact on the genetics of the current Charolais population(s). The researchers will create a list of key individuals that defines each animal s total genetic contribution, marginal genetic contribution, and cumulative genetic contribution. This list will be provided to the Association by , and will be made available on the Project s website under the Association s unique login that is not accessible to the public or the other breed associations. It will also be available to all Project researchers and collaborators. This list will be used for research purposes only and will not be published or shared with any non- Project personnel or other breed associations without written permission from the Association. Based on the list of key animals, the Association will, to the best of their ability, source and provide the Project with samples containing a source of DNA (semen vials, semen straws, blood, tail hair, tissue) for each animal on the list provided to them by the Project. If possible, the Association will also provide information on how rare/difficult it is to replace each sample. Additional samples will be requested from the Association later in the Project from animals lower on the breeding pyramid for use in validating the imputation. These samples will also be procured by the Association to the best of their ability and provided to the Project. All samples will be submitted for DNA extraction and sequencing and/or genotyping at a facility chosen by the Project. All sequence and genotype data that results from samples provided by the Association will be accessible to the Association through the Project s website ( under a unique login. This information will be stored on the website for a minimum of 2 years after the completion of the project. The Association is free to share all data it receives from the Project (on the samples provided by the Association) as it feels appropriate. The Project will sequence approximately 30 individuals from each breed or population at approximately 5-fold coverage. The coverage of each animal may change depending on the Project s resources and the scientific data requirements of the Project. All sequence data generated by the Project will have the animal ID associated with it and will be made available to: the Association through the project s website; researchers at collaborating research institutions; and Dr. Ben Hayes (Department of Primary Industries Victoria, Biosciences Research Division, Bundoora, Australia) for use in the 1000 Bull Genomes Project ( All project members will use the sequence data generated for research purposes only and will not publish or share the raw data with any nonproject personnel or other breed 38 Charolais Banner May 2012 associations without written permission from the Association. All sequence data will be stored at the University of Alberta, and subsets of data (processed sequence reads) will be mirrored on a server maintained by Ben Hayes. Once the project is nearing completion the sequence data with the associated animal ID will be placed in public databases ( The Project will complete high density (HD) genotyping (680K or 770K) on approximately 480 cattle and 50K genotyping on approximately 500 cattle in each population depending on strategic importance to the Project, and considering collaborating resources. Additional individuals may be genotyped (e.g. RFI tested animals) but this will be at the discretion of the Project s researchers and will be based on scientific merit. All genotype data generated by the Project will have the animal ID associated with it and during the project will be made available to the Association through the project s website and researchers at collaborating research institutions. All project members will use the data for research purposes only and will not publish or share the raw data with any non-project personnel or other breed associations without written permission from the Association. Once the project is nearing completion the genotype data, without the associated animal ID, will be placed in public databases (if any are available) or on the Project s website and will be accessible to the public. At the end of the Project, the Project will also provide data that will allow the Association to genotype animals at a facility of their choice and impute the data from 50K to HD, as enabled through the project (dependent on success of project).

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40 HERD HEALTH When looking into any artificial insemination program several goals must be kept in mind. Achieving pregnancies is of course the most important. Improving your genetic base is always a desire of any breeder whether you are a commercial operator or seed stock breeder. In order to be successful though costs both for supplies and labor must first be considered. Regardless of all the programs available heat detection is still a very important key in overall success. Methods to assist in this are the use of detector patches, heat detector paint or marker (gomerized) bulls. The patches can lead to errors when they discharge from cows rubbing them on bush and with light rubbing they can be partially discharged releasing some of the red color. You want to see a complete red color to verify a cow is in heat. Gomer bulls can be very beneficial in smaller breeding groups. I have tried the numerous ways to create a marker animal including implanting open cows and juicing up steers with testosterone. The best procedure I have found is using a smaller quiet bull either from your herd or a known herd and performing an epididymectomy on him. Your veterinarian will know how to do this procedure. This is the simplest most economical surgery and the bull can be shipped after that season. Use a poorer grade animal preferably with smaller testicles. The cost of the procedure is much cheaper than over wintering the bull until next season. Chin ball markers are a great help but a word of caution, let the bull get used to the marker without any ink in Tips on Practical Heat Detection Roy Lewis, DVM it for several days. Otherwise fences, watering bowls and everything around will be marked till the bull gets used to wearing this new device. Changing ink colour can aid with errors in confusing cows already bred. Many colours of ink are available. Even though these marker bulls are full penetration, breeder s disease risk is very low since virgin bulls are used from a known source. It has been found that the natural act of breeding with a gomer may increase the AI rates a small percentage as well. Marker bulls should not be considered if the group is too large or if synchronization is being done. Otherwise the bulls get overworked, burned out and basically don't know which way to turn. In the situation of large groups, manual detection is still the best by spending time observing heats especially towards dawn or dusk. Synchronization programs if successful, concentrate heat detection times over just a few days. If you wish to synchronize large groups of heifers, a program using MGA at 0.5 mg per head for 14 days, withdrawing it and either waiting for the second heat (first heat is not a fertile one) or using a prostaglandin 15 to 19 days after withdrawal of the MGA will synchronize most heifers. If your heifer pen is large you may want to stagger groups of heifers so calving does not overwhelm you the following year. Be warned this program does not work successfully in cows Several programs have been developed to synchronize cows, some are very labor intensive but conception rates can be very good. Hired labor for breeding can be utilized if the producer does not do AI. One shot of prostaglandin if given sufficient time (at least 45 days) after calving should have 65 to 75% of cows coming into heat over 5 days. Other programs use GnRh first followed by prostaglandins in 7 days, which will bring most cycling in over one to two days. The more elaborate CIDR or PRID programs will be talked about in other articles. Other programs are available and each should be explored with your veterinarian for the best one suited to your operation. Make sure nutrition is adequate; phosphorus and energy are the two keys for cycling to occur. The biggest mistake I feel a lot of producers make is to get caught up in the glamour of AI and lose sight of the fact they still need to get the cow or heifer pregnant early. It's best to only AI for one or two cycles and then use good quality clean up bulls. Heat detection is still desirable even if natural breeding is occurring for several reasons. It ensures the cows are actually cycling. Especially if new young virgin bulls are used, hand mating should occur for the first couple of breedings. This insures these newcomers are actually getting a successful breeding in. Mark down dates on any breedings observed. This information can come in handy next year at calving if problems arise or if cows need to be induced. Only a very few cows should be coming back at the next heat otherwise the bull should be rechecked. I know of numerous incidences where diligent farmers have averted a disaster by carefully watching if cows were returning to heat. These hints hopefully will allow you to have a successful breeding season with high conception rates while at the same time enjoying substantial genetic gain. Happy Breeding! 40 Charolais Banner May 2012

41 SIX BULLS TO BREEDERS Hunter Bull Sale 1st Hunter Charolais Bull Sale April 5, 2012 Roblin, MB 34 3/4 Yearling Bulls $128,600 $3,701 Auctioneer: Chris Poley Sale Manager: By Livestock With their numbers climbing the decision was made to have their own bull sale on the farm. With a new calving/sale barn, a power point sale made the task much easier. A beautiful day saw buyers from Ontario to Saskatchewan come to select from this proven program and quality offering. Lot 2, HC YODA 105Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 105 lb. BW, 761 lb 205 DW, 21.6 Milk EPD, 1,685 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Elders Special Edition 835U, out of an HTA Crown Prince 152L daughter. Sold for $11,200 for 3/4 interest to Diamond W Charolais, Hudson Bay, SK. Lot 1, HC YARDSTICK 115Y (Igenity Tested Homozygous Polled, 104 lb. BW, 754 lb. 205 DW, 1,625 lbs., 37 cm), sired by Elders Special Edition 835U, out of a Sparrows Alcatraz 18N daughter. Sold for $9,500 for 1/2 interest to Steppler Farms, Miami. Lot 31, HC YOURMAN 137Y (Igenity Tested Homozygous Polled, 104 lb. BW, 861 lb. 205 DW, 60 WW EPD, 120 YW EPD, 1,775 lbs.), sired by CS Pld Junction 4J, out of a DYV SVY Rio 17P daughter. Sold for $7,000 for 3/4 interest to Sunrise Charolais, Stayner, ON. Lot 18, HC YELLOWSTONE 134Y (Polled, 104 lb. bw, 103 YW EPD, 1,645 lbs., 39 cm), sied by JWX Silver Bullet 524W, out of a DYV SVY Rio 17P daughter. Sold for $4,800 for 3/4 interest to Marvin Lychuk, Kenville. Lot 33, HC YOURLANDER 117Y (90 lb. BW, 722 lb. 205 DW, 1,600 lbs., 37 cm), sired by CS Pld Junction 4J, out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715T daughter. Sold for $4,100 to Dwight Mitchell, Togo, SK. Lot 40, HC YAROSLAV 170Y (82 lb. BW, -1.3 BW EPD, 763 lb. 205 DW, Ivan & Orland Walker took the high seller to their Diamond W operation Marvin Lychuk selected a top seller Andre Steppler purchased the second high seller 1,455 lbs., 38 cm), sired by HC Upbeat 883U, out of an MXS Montana 718T daughter. Sold for $4,100 to Ross Charolais, Young, SK. BULLS TO THREE PROVINCES Size Matters Bull Sale 6th Annual Size Matters Bull Sale April 12, 2012 Canora, SK 24 3/4 Yearling Bulls $79,500 $3,212 Auctioneer: Michael K. Fleury This sale held at Sliding Hills Charolais went to a power point format this year to lessen the stress on the cattle and the people. The sale was more relaxing for consignors and buyers with active bidding on the quality offering. Three bulls sold to purebred herds in each of the three prairie provinces. Lot 2, SHSH HD 14Y (Polled, 97 lb. BW 1.8 BW EPD, 23.4 Milk EPD, 1,655 lbs., 41 cm) sired by Merit 9808W, out of a Sparrows Serengeti 521N daughter. Sold for $8,000 for 3/4 interest to High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis, MB. Consigned by Sliding Hills Charolais, Canora. Lot 5, SHSH EXCEED 40Y (Polled, 81 lb. BW, -1.8 BW EPD, 770 lb. 205 DW, 95 YW EPD, 1,470 lbs., 37 cm), sired by Merit 9808W, out of an LT Western Edge 4057 Pld daughter. Sold for $4,700 to Box J Ranch, Cochin. Consigned by Sliding Hills Charolais. Lot 9, SHSH UNDERDOG 54Y (Polled, 82 lb. BW, -2.4 BW EPD, 1,380 lbs.), sired by LT Western Edge 4057 Pld, out of an HC Maverick 214M daughter. Sold for $4,300 to Ken Effa, Springside. Consigned by Sliding Hills Charolais. Lot 6, SHSH PAUNCH 46Y (101 lb. BW, 53 WW EPD, 1,510 lbs., 39 cm), sired by SHSH Pld Broker 1P, out of a Sparrows Serengeti 521N daughter. Sold for $4,000 to Buffalo Lake Charolais, Stettler, AB. Lot 16, GLM SNOWMAN 3Y (Polled, -.8 BW EPD, 26 Milk EPD, 1,300 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by SOS Up In Smoke 37R, out of an LT Unlimited Ease 9108 daughter. Sold for $3,900 to Darryl Friesen, Carrot River. Consigned by Jordan River Charolais, Arborfield. Craig Jones selected the second high seller Carman Jackson bought the high selling bull Ken Effa purchased the third high seller Charolais Banner May

42 South East Sask. Breeders 38th Annual Bull Sale April 14, 2012 Langbank, SK 1 Mature Bull $5,400 $5,400 6 Two Year Old Bulls 23,000 3, Yearling Bulls 46,700 3, Lots $75,100 $3,576 Auctioneer: Don Oberg Sale Manager: By Livestock Campbell Charolais, Griffin, were the main consignor in this year s sale and offered up a great set of bulls which found solid commercial support from both repeat customers of theirs and new ones as well. The high quality will attract more attention in the years ahead. The sale also saw a bull from Charla Moore Farms and two year old and yearling Hereford bulls from Square D Herefords along with some commercial open heifers. High Selling Mature Bull Lot 21, PLEASANT DAWN ARKAY 41W (Polled,.4 BW EPD, 2,500 lbs., 44 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Marshall 70P, out of a Pleasant Dawn U Win 2K NEW CONSIGNOR-SOLID SALE S.E. Sask. Bull Sale daughter. Sold for $5,400 to Emde Land & Cattle Co., Midale. Consigned by Campbell Charolais. High Selling Two Year Olds Lot 15, CAMPBELLS MR IMPORANT 59X (3rd Gen. Polled, 89 lb. BW,.1 BW EPD, 2,200 lbs., 43 cm), sired by Campbells Rollsroyce 314R, out of a WCR Prime Cut 763 Pld daughter. Sold for $4,800 to Emde Land & Cattle Co. Consigned by Campbell Charolais. Lot 17, CAMPBELLS HERE I AM 25X (4TH Gen. Polled/s, 82 lb BW, -.6 BW EPD, 2,319 lbs., 46 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 26T, out of a Campbells Rollsroyce 314R daughter. Sold for $4,200 to Doug Moore, Redvers. Consigned by Campbell Charolais. Lot 3, CAMPBELLS YOUR ROCKIN 281Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 108 lb. BW, 1,862 lbs., 42 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 26T, out of a DBLG S Champ 9J daughter. Sold for $4,100 to Emil Daku, Kipling. Consigned by Campbell Charolais. Lot 2, CAMPBELLS YOUR COOL STEADY SALE Cornerstone Bull Sale Richard Tollefson was the volume buyer taking three Emil Daku purchased a high selling yearling Sale hosts Jim Duke, left, and Janelle Campbell present a buyer s draw jacket to Ryan Hanrieder who selected two bulls 17Y (4th Gen. Polled, 85 lb. BW, -1.4 BW EPD, 23.6 Milk EPD, 1,518 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 26T, out of a Campbells Boo Boo 24G daughter. Sold for $4,100 to Richard Tollefson, Weyburn. Consigned by Campbell Charolais. Cornerstone Bull & Female Sale April 21, 2012 Whitewood, SK 19 Yearling Bulls $61,400 $3,232 Auctioneer: Brent Carey Sale Manger: Doug Howe A big crowd came to select from the offering put forth by Brimner Cattle Co., Manor and Red Angus bulls from WRAZ Red Angus of Wawota. The sale was solid in both breeds with no extreme highs but good solid support from many repeat customers. BRIMNER BULL 14Y (Polled, 78 lb. BW, -1.9 BW EPD, Milk EPD, 1,375 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by 4-G Riptide 18S, out of a Rosso Red Cole 13S daughter. Sold for $4,350 to Bremner Charolais, Dauphin, MB. BRIMNER BULL 27Y (Polled, 101 lb. BW, 81 YW EPD, 1,450 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Rosso Red Cole 13S, out of a 4-G Grand Prix 229M daughter. Sold for $4,000 to Highway 21 Feeders, Acme, AB. BRIMNER BULL 40Y (Polled, 1.4 BW EPD, 96 YW EPD, 1,400 lbs. 37 cm), sired by 4-G Riptide 18S, out of a KMAC Serio 32S daughter. Sold for $4,000 to Willie Cowan, Whitewood. BRIMNER BULL 51Y (Polled, Red Factor, 86 lb. BW, -3.3 BW EPD, 1,340 lbs., 38 cm), sired by HBC Encore 834U, out of a 4-G Riptide 18S daughter. Sold for $4,000 to Paul Filteau, Wawota. BRIMNER BULL 64Y (Polled, Red Factor, 762 lb. 205 DW, 23.9 Milk EPD, 1,490 lbs, 37.5 cm), sired by Rosso Red Cole 13S, out of a Twinbirch Lad 7L daughter. Sold for $3,700 to Maurice Colleaux, Wauchope. Ed Miller purchased four bulls Cory & Jack Bremner selected the high selling bull 42 Charolais Banner May 2012

43 AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 9TH 12:00-8:00...Cattle can begin arriving TUESDAY, JULY 10TH 8:00-1:00...Cattle Arrive/Weigh-In/Registration *Please arrive before 1:00 p.m. 12:00 1:00...Lunch 1:00-4:00...Intro Meeting/Educational Component 4:00-5:00...Chores 5:00-6:00...Supper 6:00...Welcome to CCYA and Synergy 7:00...Mixer WEDNESDAY, JULY 11TH 8:00-9:00...Breakfast/Morning Announcements 9:00-12:00...Showmanship (Synergy) 12:00-1:00...Lunch 1:00-4:00...Team Grooming/Individual Marketing 4:00-4:30...Chores 5:00...Supper followed by Activities THURSDAY, JULY 12TH 7:00-8:00...Breakfast/Morning Announcements 8:00-11:00...Individual Judging (Synergy) 11:00...Group Photo 12:00-1:00...Lunch 1:00-4:30...Team Judging (Synergy)/Team Marketing 4:30-5:00...Chores 5:00...Keep and Cull & Supper FRIDAY, JULY 13TH 8:30-9:30...Breakfast/Morning Announcements 10:00-11:00...Team Grooming Finals 11:15-12:00... Meetings/Annual General Meeting 12:00-12:45...Lunch 12:45-1:00...Closing Ceremonies 1:30-4:00...Conformation (Synergy) 4:30...Synergy Supreme Champion Judging of all Breeds (Inc. Champion CCYA Commercial & Purebred Females) 6:30...Banquet & Awards Ceremony SATURDAY, JULY 14TH 4:00...Synergy Supreme Parade of Champions (Calgary Stampede Grounds) 8:30...Synergy Scholarship Presentations (Calgary Stampede Grandstand) Synergy indicates mandatory component for qualifying for Synergy Scholarships. See for the individual marketing component (Synergy fee $60 payable on-line) Canadian Charolais Youth Conference & Show ROCKY MOUNTAIN MEMORIES July 9 th to 13 th, 2012 Caluori Pavilion, Olds, Alberta ACCOMMODATIONS Siesta Motel, Olds Olds College Townhouses (4 single bedrooms for $160 plus tax) Rooms/townhouses have been reserved under the Canadian Charolais Youth Association and will be held until July 1, If you wish to camp, there are fully serviced camping sites available at O.R. Hedges Park Campground, Olds or no-services camping located behind the Pavilion/Dome. TRANSPORTATION The Calgary International Airport is 45 minutes from Olds. Please inform Russell Gallelli of your travel itinerary if you are flying to Calgary and transportation can be arranged if needed. For more information contact: Jordan Jamieson C: E: jamjam@gmail.com Luke Marshall H: E: futureal@telusplanet.net Russell Gallelli H: E: russellgallelli@live.ca Donations for the silent auction would be greatly appreciated from anyone to help raise funds for the conference. PLATINUM SPONSORS Charolais Banner May

44 CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE AND SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. EntryThe Canadian Charolais Youth Association (CCYA) show and Conference is open to all youth members in Canada or foreign countries who are registered members of their respective associations. Canadian members must have paid their $15.00 active membership fee to the CCYA or their $25 active membership fee to the CCA to be able to participate in the conference (see for more information). CCYA members may include their $15 membership fee with their application form for the Conference and Show. Registration for the Conference enters the youth members in all competitions. 2. Ages The age division for the competitions will be: Junior: 12 and under; Intermediates: years; Seniors; years, as of January 1 of the current year. 3. Photography Competition The photography competition is open to all participants. The photograph must be taken by the youth member exhibiting it. Photos should depict the purebred or commercial Charolais industry. Points will be awarded on clarity, quality, originality and relationship to the Charolais industry. Presentation and/or framing is not permitted. Photos must not be larger than 8 X 10. Bring your photo entry to the conference and enter when you register. Only one photo per exhibitor will be accepted. Pictures entered in past competitions will not be accepted. 4. Art Competition The art competition is open to all participants. All artwork must be done by the youth submitting it. The artwork must depict something directly related to the Charolais industry. It cannot contain photographs. Any medium may be used: pencil, crayon, pastel, paint, fabric, wood, clay, etc. Originality is the key. Presentation and/or framing are encouraged but no points are awarded on this basis. Artwork must be brought to the conference and entered when you register. Only one entry per exhibitor will be accepted. The highest placing between photography and artwork competitions will be used in aggregate and scholarship points. Artwork entered in past competitions will not be accepted. 5. Showmanship Competition The showmanship competition will be divided into the three age categories. Animals will be made available for participants not exhibiting in conformation. If the youth have their own animal, it must be used for the competition. Showmanship will be a non-fit/dry-brush competition; animals that have been fitted will not be allowed to be used for the competition. The assigned ring marshal s decision will be final. 6. Team Grooming Competition The team grooming competition will be twenty minutes in length. Teams of junior, intermediate and senior participants will be arbitrarily made prior to the show. Yearling heifers will be used exclusively for the competition. Heifers are to be washed and clipped prior to the competition but dressing prior to commencement will result in disqualification. Teams will be evaluated on the use of equipment, knowledge, skill, involvement, final appearance and presentation of the heifer. The judge will select up to three teams in each split to bring their heifer back to compete for the overall title. Teams that qualify for the final, if available, will have an hour to groom an unclipped animal. If not available, teams will have an additional 5 minutes per team to touch up the original animal in the show ring. The use of unethical or artificial fitting practices will result in immediate disqualification and under no circumstances will be tolerated. 7. Team Selling/Judging Competition All participants will choose between team marketing and team judging. This will be chosen at the time of registration. Teams will be made up of two members who are in the same age category. Teams will be made prior to the conference, but the committee reserves the right to modify teams based on actual attendance. a. Team Selling. Each team will have approximately 5-7 minutes to sell an animal, embryo, semen or related product to a prospective buyer. Teams will be judged on knowledge, enthusiasm, group cooperation/involvement, and overall ability to convince and sell. b. Team Judging The hosting province has the authority to choose if one or two classes will be judged. If expected to judge two classes, in the first class one team member will be responsible for the ring-person duties and the other will place the class and give a set of oral reasons to the audience. In the second class the team members will alternate positions. 8. Individual Marketing Individual marketing evaluates participant s ability to promote a product (or service). Time is given at the conference; participants are not permitted to use/submit materials in advance. Forty-five (45) minutes will be given for individuals to prepare their marketing campaign Junior: Individuals are given a choice of individual selling, or developing promotional item - one of: a radio ad, or a magazine ad. Tape recorders and art supplies will be provided for the ads. Forty-five (45) minutes will be given for individuals to prepare their marketing campaign. Intermediate: Participants will be required to compare and critique two advertisements of the same medium, and will be judged on logic and effectiveness. Participants will be judged in originality, and content. Forty-five (45) minutes will be given for individuals to complete their questionnaire. Senior: Individuals will be required to develop a marketing plan for a specific scenario. The product/service will be selected by the organising committee prior to the conference. A set of questions will be provided as a template for the plan, as well as necessary background information. Forty-five (45) minutes will be given for individuals to prepare their marketing plan. Plans will be submitted in writing and will be judged on logic, clarity, creativity and originality, and effectiveness. For Intermediates and Seniors the top 5 participants, based on their written marketing piece, may be asked to return and given a face-to-face sales pitch to the judge. 9. Keep and Cull Competition Participants will compete individually and learn the basics of keeping females in the herd on the criteria of past performance and appearance. Members will be given EPD s and a farm based scenario according to the competitors age category, as developed by the judge prior to competition, and will be expected to select three females from a pen of five. A class will be held by the judge prior to the competition to explain the fundamentals of EPD s and what the industry is looking for in today s producing animals. 10. Judging Competition Members will compete individually and will judge classes of steers, females, and bull calves. Participants will be expected to complete written reasons on three classes and oral reasons on one class, as determined by the organizing committee. The time limit for each class will be 20 minutes. FOR 2012 ONLY the judging competition will be run in conjunction with the Synergy show multi-judging competition. Individual scores from the multi-judging will be used to determine prizes for CCYA and in the aggregate calculation 11. Oral Reasons Members will compete individually by presenting one set of oral reasons on previously judged steers, yearling heifers or bull calves. Only junior members will be allowed to refer to their judging cards while giving their oral presentation. There will be a time limit of two minutes. FOR 2012 ONLY the oral reasons competition will be run in conjunction with the Synergy show multi-judging competition. Individual scores from the multi-judging will be used to determine prizes for CCYA and in the aggregate calculation 12. Herdsmanship Competition The organizing committee will group youth exhibiting with those youth without cattle at the Conference and Show. This allows for juniors without cattle to help those with cattle and to meet new people. All members are encouraged to help keep their alley swept and clean and to help one another out. Teams will be limited to a maximum of six members and will be made by organizers according to the youth members experience/age and the number of animals to be cared for by the team. A select group of unknown judges will be monitoring the activities of the participants and will compare notes to pick the winners. All families with cattle will be in the same herdsman group unless notified by the families that this is unwanted. Farm signs will not be permitted. 13. The Grant Moffat Memorial Ambassador Award Members will be evaluated on the helpfulness, willingness, encouragement, spirit, and general attitude towards the conference and fellow participants. A select group of unknown judges will be monitoring the activities of the participants and will compare notes to pick the winners. Members will be evaluated in their respective age categories. A ballot will be filled out by CCYA members attending the Conference and Show and will also be used in the judging process. 14. Education Awards Education award monies will be awarded on an overall point basis at the conference and show. Eligibility requirements are listed in the CCYA Policies and Procedures, section 21. The amount of education award monies will be $1800, with $1000 for 1st, $500 for 2nd and $300 for 3rd place, based on the breakdown of the following competitions: Judging & Oral reasons 35%, Ambassador 20%, Showmanship 10%, Photography or Art (best of) 5%, Keep & Cull 10%, Individual Marketing 15%, Essay Competition 5%. 15. Aggregate Competition Members will compete for the aggregate award in each of the three age divisions. Points will be awarded as follows: photography/art best 5%, judging 25%, showmanship 10%, herdsmanship 5%, individual marketing 10%, team marketing or team judging 10%, keep/cull 5%, ambassador 10%, team grooming 10%, oral reasons 5% and 5% for bringing cattle. The first and second place winners in each division will be awarded belt buckles to recognise their accomplishments. Additional monies may be awarded at the discretion of the Conference and Show organising committee. 16. Conformation Classes Offered I. PUREBRED a. Bull Calf born in 2012 b. Heifer Calf born in 2012 c. Yearling Heifer born in 2011 d. Female born in 2010 with natural 2012 calf e. Female born in 2009 or previous with natural 2012 calf f. Champion & Reserve Purebred Female (top 2 animals from classes I(b-e)) II. COMMERCIAL (50% Charolais or visible Charolais cross) a. Heifer Calf born in 2012 b. Yearling Heifer born in 2012 c. Female born in 2010 with natural 2012 calf d. Female born in 2009 or previous with natural 2012 calf e. Champion & Reserve Commercial Female (top 2 animals from classes II(a-d)) III. SPECIAL CLASSES a. Best purebred, designated red factor animal in the show. b. Market steer (50% Charolais or visible Charolais cross) Supreme Champion Charolais Female will then be selected from the top 2 animals from classes I(f) and II(e). Entry deadline is June 1st, 2012 and no entries postmarked after this date will be accepted. 17. Prizes All prizes and placings will be announced only at the banquet on the final night, with the exception of conformation. CONFERENCE AND SHOW REGULATIONS 1. Absolutely NO parent/adult participation will be allowed. Barn bosses and ambassador volunteers will be monitoring the barn, wash rack, and tie-out areas at all times. Any parent/adult participation may result in a deduction of aggregate and scholarship points from the youth member in question. Senior members are encouraged to help the junior members. This includes the set-up and take-down of the stall. 2. All purebred animals entered must be registered with the CCA. Crossbred heifers do not need to be registered. Calves should be registered and must be tattooed by show day. No tattooing will be permitted on the grounds. Original registration certificates must accompany purebred cattle to the show, including all calves. Tattoos will be checked upon arrival. 3. Members showing animals that are owned by them or their family can enter as many head as they choose, keeping in mind that they are responsible for showing their entries. Members who cannot bring their own cattle but wish to enter the conformation show may enter an animal belonging to another Charolais breeder. However, members entering cattle not owned by them or their family are limited to only one entry. 4. Animals must be shown by the youth member entering them unless more than one entry is in the class. 5. There is no limit placed on the number of entries per class, however, the youth will be responsible for finding other youth to help them show. 6. The entry fee is $20 per animal. Calves may be split off cows, but in the case of a pair that goes on to the finale, the heifer calves will be ineligible to be shown in the heifer calf division. 7. Classes will be determined after the entry deadline and will contain approximately eight to ten animals. 8. All animals are expected to be broke to lead. If in a case where the animal in question poses a threat to the safety of the other participants, the owner will be asked to remove the animal from the show barn. The Barn Boss will have final say. 9. A bedding base will be provided to all participants. Exhibitors will be responsible for their own feed for the duration of the conference. Night tie-outs will be available, as well as pens for nurse cows. 10. For all CCYA members the consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited on show grounds or during any show activities. Failure to comply with this rule will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the remainder of the Conference and Show. 11. Unethical fitting practices are not allowed in any of the competitions. This includes the use of artificial tail heads, and artificial fillers such as stomach filling; unless deemed necessary by a veterinarian. 12. Surgical alterations are not permitted on any animal being exhibited, unless a valid veterinarian certificate is produced that explains the reason for them. 13. All participants are expected to participate in all events, unless illness forces them out of competition. Youth not participating in all events will lose aggregate and scholarship points. Any youth that chooses not to participate in all events may be disqualified from all competitions and show, and forfeit any prizes or awards that they may have otherwise earned. 14. The show shirt is expected to be worn for conformation, showmanship and team grooming. Name tags are to be worn at all times. 15. The hosting CCYA Conference and Show Organizing Committee, Agricultural Society, or any of the show advisors or volunteers is not responsible for loss, injury or accident to animals, property or humans for the duration of the Conference and Show. 16. By submitting the entry form and signing the Code of Conduct, the youth member agrees to abide by all the above rules and regulations for the competitions and the cattle show. A group of adult advisors, including the Youth Coordinator have been appointed by the hosting Conference and Show Organizing Committee to enforce the rules and regulations. The hosting CCYA Conference and Show Organizing Committee has the power to, at any time, intervene to settle disputes or clarify the rules. 44 Charolais Banner May 2012

45 CCYA 2012 CONFERENCE & SHOW OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM Name:...Birthdate:... Address:... Town:... Postal Code:... Address:... Tel:... # of Conferences Attended:... Allergies (asthma, dietary restrictions, etc.)... Individual Marketing Competition Juniors only have a choice between: (Check One) q Individual Marketing q Magazine Ad or m Radio Ad (time and materials will be provided) or q Individual Selling Team Event (choose one) q Team Selling or q Team Judging Jackets: Youth (Circle size) XS S M L Adult (Circle size) S M L XL Mail or fax entries by June 1st to: Russell Gallelli, Box 10, Crossfield, AB T0M 0S0 Fax: (403) Make cheques payable to 2012 CCYA Conference * Separate cheque required for CCYA Membership ($15.75) payable to CCYA Livestock Registration Do you want your family as one herdsman group or in mixed groups? q One Group q Mixed Groups Class Name/Tattoo Registration # Birthdate Entry Fee CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION CODE OF CONDUCT The Canadian Charolais Youth Association strives to promote respectful behavior in all areas of its Conference and Show by youth participants and parents.both the participant and their parents/guardian must sign this form prior to the youth participating in any Canadian Charolais Youth Association Conference and Show. As a participating youth in the Canadian Charolais Youth Association I agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct: 1. Offer constructive support of my fellow participants. 2. Show appreciation of good work by competitors. 3. As a visitor to conference/show facilities and motel/hotel, respect the property and regulations of the host facility/motel. 4. Recognize the integrity of the judges and officials and respect the difficulty of their decisions and accept their decisions with good sportsmanship. 5. Respect the feelings of all participants and the efforts made by all. 6. Learn at least one new skill during the course of the conference/show. 7. Express thanks to organizing members, sponsors, and officials for helping to present the Conference and Show. 8. By word and deed, offer leadership to new conference/show members. 9. Refrain from using alcohol or drugs during the entire time of the Conference and Show. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I DO NOT COMPLY IN ANY WAY WITH THE ABOVE CODE OF CONDUCT, THAT I WILL FORFEIT ANY PRIZES/AWARDS I MAY HAVE EARNED, AND I WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE CONFERENCE AND SHOW.I ALSO UNDER- STAND THAT I MAY BE SUSPENDED FROM ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING YEAR S SHOW AND CONFERENCE.MY REINSTATEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOW/CONFERENCE WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS/THE CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE. YOUTH PARTICIPANT Date... Signature... Print Name of Participant... AS PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) OF THE YOUTH PARTICIPANT, I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE RULES AND BY MY SIGNATURE, AM IN AGREEMENT WITH THIS CODE OF CONDUCT. PARENT/GUARDIAN 1 Date... Signature... Print name... PARENT/GUARDIAN 2 Date... Signature... Print name Parent/Guardian... LIVESTOCK $20/ANIMAL $ CONFERENCE REGISTRATION $ *CCYA $15.75/EACH $ ADULT $150/INDIVIDUAL $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ Adult Registration $150 Children under 5 FREE Name: Address: Name: Address: Adults & Guests will have the opportunity to sign up for various activities or volunteer positions at the youth registration booth. INSTRUCTIONS All youth members attending the show are required to pay their annual CCYA membership of $15.75 which funds the semi-annual newsletter, purchase incentive program, leadership scholarship and essay competition. Please enclose a separate cheque for this amount payable to the Canadian Charolais Youth Association (CCYA). Animals can be borrowed from a family who does not have a participating youth member, but ONLY ONE (1) animal can be registered per participating member. Members showing animals owned by them, their family, or a family with a participating youth member can enter multiple animals. List each entry separately Additional livestock entries can be submitted on a separate sheet of paper Photocopies of livestock registration papers must accompany entry form. Please note the changes to this year's rules and regulations and make sure that you have met all of the requirements. A signed Code of Conduct must accompany all youth member registrations, absence of the signed form will render youth member ineligible to partake in the Conference & Show. Registration fee is $150 per youth. This includes merchandise, meals for Tuesday lunch through Friday night Banquet and all competitions except the cattle show. Registration fee for Adults includes all meals and banquet ticket. First-time participants will receive a $50 rebate from the CCYA after the conference, but should pay the full registration amount Cheques should be made payable to 2012 CCYA Conference. Charolais Banner May

46 Bull Sales in Brief Hill 70 Quantock Bull Sale February 4, 2012 Lloydminster, AB 28 Two-Year Old Bulls $139,050 $4, Yearling Bulls 161,000 4, Lots $300,050 $4,413 Rawes Ranches 29th Annual Bull Sale February 21, 2012 Strome, AB Two-Year Old Bulls$606,650 $5,696 93rd Annual Pride of the Prairies Bull Sale March 5, 20l2 Lloydminster, SK 4 Two Year Old Bulls $16,100 $4, Yearling Bulls 71,500 3, Bulls $87,600 $3,504 9th Annual Northern Classic Bull Sale March 9, 2012 Grand Prairie, AB 10 Yearling Bulls $44,900 $4,490 9th Annual Northern Classic Bull Sale March 9, 2012 Grand Prairie, AB 10 Yearling Bulls $44,900 $4,490 South Central Charolais Breeders Bull Sale March 9, 2012 Innisfail, AB 18 Two Year Old Bulls $73,700 $4, Yearling Bulls 199,900 3, Bulls $273,600 $3,600 Range Ready Bull Sale March 10, 2012 Yorkton, SK 17 Two Year Old Bulls $62,900 $3,700 Vente Synergie March 10, 2012 Ste-Sophie de Levard, QC 12 Yearling Bulls $40, 350$3,360 Regina Bull Sale March 11, 2012 Regina, SK 4 Two Year Old Bulls $14,500 $3,625 7 Yearling Bulls 18,900 2, Lots $33,400 $3,036 Double L Ranch/Reese Cattle Co. Bull Sale March 16, 2012 Innisfail,AB 37 Yearling Bulls $141,895 $3,835 North Central Charolais Breeders Bull Sale March 17, 2012 Clyde, AB 1 Three Year Old Bull $3,900 $3, Two Year Old Bulls 68,600 4, Yearling Bulls 100,500 4, Lots $173,000 $4,675 Lanoie Brothers Bull Sale March 17, 2012 Moose Jaw, SK 40 Yearling Bulls $103,300 $2,583 Sandan Charolais Farm Bull Sale March 17, 2012 Erskine, AB 5 Two Year Old Bulls $31,40 $6, Long Yearling Bulls 61,050 5, Yearling Bulls 138,700 4, Bulls $231,150 $4,623 Maple Leaf Charolais Bull Sale March 22, 2012 Falun, AB 4.5 Yearlings $17,000 $3, Long Yearlings 51,150 3, Two Year Old Bulls 76,350 4, Lots $144,500 $4,188 Murphy Livestock Bull Sale March 25, 2012 Bonnyville, AB 19 Two Year Old Bulls $86,575 $4,556 Wawedash Farms Bull Sale March 26,2012, Veteran, AB 29 Two Year Old Bulls $112,500 $3,880 Harvie Ranching Bull Sale March 26, 2012 Olds, AB 20 Yearling Bulls $112,200 $5,610 North West Bull Sale March 26, 2012 North Battleford, SK 1 Two Year Old Bull $4,600 $4,600 8 Yearling Bulls 29,050 3,631 9 Lots $33,650 3,739 Thistle Ridge Bull Sale March 30, 2012 Taber, AB 19 Yearling Bulls $84,750 $4,460 K-Cow Ranch Family Bull Sale March 30, 2012 Elk Point, AB 15 Two Year Old Bulls $64,500 $4,300 5 Yearling Bulls 15,700 3, Lots $80,200 $4,010 Southland Breeders Bull Sale March 31, 2012 Rockglen, SK 2 Two Year Old Bulls $ 4,900 $2, Yearling Bulls 36,500 2, Lots $41,400 $2,300 The PIC Bull Sale March 31, 2012 Listowel, ON 4 Yearling Bulls $14,000 $3,500 Maritime Beef Test Station Bull Sale April 7, 2012 Nappan, NS 14 Yearling Bulls $49,950 $3,568 Vermillion Charolais Group Bull Sale April 7, 2012 Vermilion, AB 55 Two Year Old Bulls $290,350 $5, Yearling Bulls 47,425 3, Lots $337,775 $4,895 Saunders Charolais Bull Sale April 7, 2012 Keady, ON 29 Yearling Bulls $104,850 $3,615 Manitoba Bull Test Sale April 7, 2012 Carberry, MB 13 Yearling Bulls $35,150 $2, Charolais Banner May 2012

47 2012 Spring Bull Sale Summary Highest Average Ever Largest Grossing Spring Ever at Over Million According to statistics, the 2012 overall sale average and overall gross were the highest in the 31 years that the Charolais Banner has been compiling bull sale results. There were 77 sales reporting in 2012 with the overall average up $763 and 236 5/6 more lots selling. Total gross sales were up by $2,806,200. A quick overview shows that of the 59 sales reporting in both 2011 and 2012, 84% of those sales had an increase in their average and 19 sales had an increase in overall average of over $1000! There were 19 sales grossing more than $200,000. There were 20 sales selling more than 40 lots. Mature bulls were up in average $1800 with one less selling in There were 22 1/2 more two-year-old bull lots selling in 2012 with an increase in average of $1040. There were 19 sales, or over 43%, with two-year olds selling that had a two-year old average above $4500. There were 263 2/3 more yearling lots selling in 2012, realizing an increase in average of $658. Of all the sales with yearling bulls selling, 23 of the yearling sales averaged over $4500. Of the 77 sales reporting and included in the chart, 63% had overall sale grosses of more than $100,000. Bull Sale Chart Notes: Statistics are from fall 2011 sales with more than 10 bulls and spring 2012 bull sales No U.S. bull sales are included in the chart. The sales with fall long-yearlings were treated as two year old bulls. TOP 10 SELLING BULLS IN CANADA SPRING 2012 PRICE BULL S NAME SELLER $37,000 Tri-N Prefix Pld ET 54Y Tri-N Charolais $35,000 Sparrows Kingston 139Y A.Sparrow Farms $34,000 VFF Time Out 172Y Vikse Family Farm $34,000 KCM Ultimate 144Y Perrot-Martin Charolais $27,500 SRK Canyon 2Y Sand Rose & Wilgenbusch Charolais $23,000 LAE Juice Box 190Y Horseshoe E Charolais $20,000 Pro-Char Roadster 4Y Pro-Char Charolais $20,000 CSS Sir Navigator 20Y Wilgenbusch Charolais $18,500 Sparrows Hombre 128Y A.Sparrow Farms $18,500 HTA Bradack 137Y HTA Charolais Select Genetics Bull Sale April 9, 2012 Herbert, SK 1 Two Year Old Bull $4,100 $4,100 7 Yearling Bulls 33,350 4,764 8 Lots $37,450 $4,681 JTA Diamond Charolais Bull Sale April 10, 2012 Moose Jaw, SK 14 Two Year Old Bulls $45,500 $3,250 9 Yearling Bulls 22,300 2, Lots $67,800 $2,948 Top Cut Bull Sale April 11, 2012 Mankota, SK 15 Yearling Bulls $50,300 $3,353 Transcon s Cattle Country Bull Sale April 12, 2012 Neepawa, MB 2 Two Year Old Bulls $7,000 $3, Yearling Bulls 30,900 2, Lots $37,900 $2,915 Eastern Select Bull Sale April 14, 2012 Campbellford, ONGross Average 18 Yearling Bulls $65,600 $3,644 Cedardale Bull Sale April 21, 2012 Nestleton, ON 23 Yearling Bulls $100,050 $4,350 Char-Maine Ranching Bull Sale December 2, 2011 Fort MacLeod, AB 53 Yearling Bulls $194,550 $3,671 White Is Right Bull Sale March 26, 2012 Lethbridge, AB 33 Yearling Bulls $134,150 $4, Quebec Test Station Sales Lac St Jean February 4 7 Yearling Bulls $18,825 $2,690 St Martin February Yearling Bulls $105,600 $3,300 Asbestos I February Yearling Bulls $27,050 $2,459 Vinoy-Quyon March Yearling Bulls $47,450 $2,966 Charolais Banner May

48 2012 Charolais Spring Bull Sale Statistics MATURE BULLS TWO-YEAR-OLDS YEARLINGS TOTAL SALE GROSS (no. average $) (no. average $) (no. average $) (no. average $) (Bulls Only) Sales Alameda Bull Sale 28 3/4 $3, /4 $3,040 $87,400 Asbestos 1 Bull Test Station 20 $1, $2, $1, $2,459 $37,800 $27,050 Beck Farms Bull Sale 2 $3,900 4 $5, /4 $4, $4, /4 $4, $4,334 $125,100 $134,350 Best of the Breeds Bull Sale 4 $3,425 2 $3, $3, $3, $3, $3,138 $87,500 $78,450 Buffalo Lake Charolais 19 $3, $6, $3, $5, $3, $5,622 $168,900 $281,100 Calgary Bull Sale 4 $2,400 4 $2,400 $9,600 Cattleman's Classic 1 $4,250 2 $2, $3, /3 $5, $3, /3 $5,248 $38,450 $122,450 Cedardale Charolais 23 $3, $4, $3, $4,350 $88,200 $100,050 Cedarlea Farms 28 $4, $4,239 $118,700 Char-Maine Ranching 57 $3, $ $3, $3671 $177,700 $194,550 Charolais Power 76 $3, $5, $4, $5, $3, $5,492 $356,100 $494,300 Chomiak Charolais 19 $2, $2,915 $55,400 Clear Lake Annual Sale 3 $2,883 6 $2, $2, $3, $2, $2,962 $48,400 $80,000 Cornerstone Annual Sale 18 $3, $3, $3, $3,232 $55,800 $61,400 CSS Bull Sale 5 $3, $3, $3,573 $139,350 Diamond W Charolais 3 $3,350 1 $2, $3, $3, $3, $3,213 $96,950 $96,400 Double L Ranch 39 $3, $3, $3, $3,835 $140,750 $141,900 Eastern Select Sale 20 $2, $3, $2, $3,644 $52,000 $65,600 Elder Charolais 34 $3, $4, $3, $4,535 $130,550 $154,200 Family Tradition Bull Sale 7 $3, $4, /4 $3, $4, /4 $3, $4,410 $178,750 $136,700 Forsyth & Tee M Jay 2 $2, $2, $3, $2, $3,550 $128,900 $187,600 Gilliland Bros. Bull Sale 1 $3, /4 $4, /4 $4,059 $161,350 Harvie Ranching Sale 2 $4,250 2 $3, $5, $3, $5,610 $89,200 $112,200 HEJ Charolais Sale 43 3/4 $3, $4, /4 $3, $4,361 $160,100 $191,900 High Country Breeders 24 $3, $5, $3, $4, $3, $5,067 $150,700 $248,300 High Point Bull Sale 1 $4, $3, $3,800 $102,600 Hill 70 Quantock 29 $3, $4, $3, $4, $3, $4,413 $215,150 $300,050 Hi-Weigh Breeders 50 1/2 $4, $4, /2 $4, $4,920 $233,600 $231,250 Horseshoe E Charolais 8 $4, $4, /3 $4, /4 $5, /3 $4, /4 $5,359 $205,400 $269,300 Hunter Charolais 34 3/4 $3, /4 $3,701 $128,600 Impact Bull Sale 6 $4, /4 $2, $4, /4 $2, $4,411 $61,800 $119,100 JTA Diamond Charolais 5 $3, $3,250 6 $2,650 9 $2, $2, $2,948 $32,100 $67,800 K Cow Ranch Family Sale 15 $4,300 5 $3, $4,010 $80,200 Lac St-Jean Test Station 5 $4,260 7 $2,690 5 $4,260 7 $2,690 $21,300 $18,825 Lanoie Bros. Annual 34 $2, $2, $2, $2,583 $75,550 $103,300 Lloydminster Bull Sale 3 $4,466 4 $4, $3, $3, $3, $3,504 $81,900 $87,600 Louber Farms 29 2/3 $3, $3, /3 $3, $3,550 $103,050 $110,050 Maple Leaf Annual Sale 35 $3, $3, /2 $4, $3, /2 $4,188 $107,450 $144,500 Maritime Test Station Sale 14 $3, $2, $3,568 $59,100 $49,950 MB (Douglas) Bull Test 18 2/3 $2, $2, /3 $2, $2,704 $50,200 $35,150 McTavish Charolais 3 $3, $4, $3,913 $105,650 Murphy Livestock Bull Sale 17 $4, $4, $4, $4,556 $75,600 $86,575 New Country & Guests 2 $5, /4 $4, /4 $4,829 $172,650 North Central AB Breeders 1 $3, $3, $4, /4 $3, $4, /4 $3, $4,675 $169,400 $173,000 North of 53rd (Wilgenbusch) 38 1/4 $6, /4 $6,128 $234,400 North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) 8 $4, $5, /4 $4, /4 $5, /4 $4, /4 $5,378 $291,900 $318,650 North West All Breeds 2 $290 1 $4,600 8 $3,319 8 $3, $3,235 9 $3,739 $32,350 $33,650 Northern Alliance 2 $3,950 1 $5, $3, $5, $3, $5,260 $114,800 $178,850 Northern Classic Bull Sale 10 $3, $4, $3, $4,490 $35,200 $44,900 P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. 39 $4, $6, $4, $6,130 $182,200 $236,100 P Bar 3 Charolais 16 $3, $3, $3,245 $233,700 Palmer - Neilson 32 $4, $4,369 $139,800 Perrot-Martin Charolais 16 $4, $5, /4 $5, /2 $4, /4 $5, /2 $4,858 $304,000 $250,200 Pleasant Dawn 3 $3, /3 $3, $4, /3 $3, $4,990 $176,750 $229,550 Pro-Char Bull Sale 12 $5, $5, $5,314 $201,950 Quyon Bull Test Station 11 $3, $3,064 $33,704 Range Ready Bull Sale 17 $2, $3, $2, $3,700 $48,450 $62,900 Rawes Ranches 92 $4, /2 $5, $4, /2 $5,696 $422,050 $606,650 Regina Bull Sale 2 $3,550 4 $3, $3,850 7 $2, $3, $3,036 $64,550 $33,400 Rollin Acres Whiskey Hollow & Patton 4 $3, $3, $5, $3, $5,300 $93,850 $148,400 S.E. Sask. Breeders 1 $5,400 6 $3, /2 $3, $3, /2 $3, $3,576 $91,700 $75,100 Saint-Martin Bull Test Stn 36 $2, $3, $2, $3,300 $100,476 $105, Charolais Banner May 2012

49 2012 Charolais Spring Bull Sale Statistics MATURE BULLS TWO-YEAR-OLDS YEARLINGS TOTAL SALE GROSS (no. average $) (no. average $) (no. average $) (no. average $) (Bulls Only) Sales Sandan Charolais 23 $3, $5, $3, $4, $3, $4,623 $165,300 $231,150 Saunders Bull Sale 25 $4, $3, $4, $3,615 $101,200 $104,850 Select Genetics Bull Sale 1 $4,100 7 $4,764 8 $4,681 $37,450 Size Matters Annual Sale 38 3/4 $3, /4 $3, /4 $3, /4 $3,212 $133,250 $79,500 Souris Valley Breeders 3 $2, $2, $2,594 $41,500 South Central AB Breeders 18 $4, $3, $3,600 $273,600 Southland Breeders 3 $2,800 2 $2, $2, $2, $2, $2,300 $67,150 $41,400 A. Sparrow Farms 2 $3,300 3 $6, $4, $7, $4, $6,995 $239,600 $384,700 Stauffer (Ranchers Select) 4 $3, $3, $3,358 $127,600 Steppler Farms 3 $4, $3, $3,609 $187,650 The PIC Bull Sale 4 $3,500 4 $3,500 $14,000 Thistle Ridge Bull Sale 19 $4, $4,460 $84,750 Tip The Scale Bull Sale 19 $4, $6, $4, $6,001 $88,000 $228,050 Top Cut Bull Sale 1 $2, $3, $3, $3, $3,353 $80,950 $50,300 Transcon's Cattle Country 2 $3, $2, $2,915 $37,900 Transcon s Mountain View 12 $3,813 6 $4,029 8 $4, $5, $4, $4,814 $85,000 $134,800 Valley Charolais Bull Sale 22 $3, $3,460 $76,000 Vente Synergie 12 $3, $3,360 $40,350 Vermillion Charolais Group 73 $3, $5, $2, $3, $3, $4,895 $331,400 $337,775 Vinoy Bull Test Station 8 $2, $2,966 8 $2, $2,966 $16,752 $47,450 Wawedash Farms 33 $3, $3, $3, $3,880 $114,840 $112,500 White Cap/Rosso 24 $4, $4, /4 $3, /2 $5, /4 $4, /2 $4,745 $168,000 $211,150 White Is Right Bull Sale 33 $ $4065 $134,150 Winn Man Farms Bull Sale 5 $4,070 8 $4, $3, $4, $3, $4,177 $171,300 $121,150 GROSS Dollars $ $8,500 $9,300 $2,503,340 $3,285,075 $5,875,332 $7,957,750 $8,445,972 $11,252,175 LOTS-Average 3 $2,833 2 $4, $3, /2 $4, /12 $3, /6 $4, /12 $3, /3 $4,435 Yearling Averages Over $4500 A. Sparrow Farms $7,028 North of 53rd (Wilgenbusch) $6,128 Tip The Scale Bull Sale $6,001 Harvie Ranching Sale $5,610 Cattleman's Classic $5,496 Horseshoe E Charolais $5,496 Buffalo Lake Charolais $5,383 Pro-Char Bull Sale $5,363 Sales Overall Average over $4500 A. Sparrow Farms $6,995 P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $6,130 North of 53rd (Wilgenbusch) $6,128 Tip The Scale Bull Sale $6,001 Rawes Ranches $5,696 Buffalo Lake Charolais $5,622 Harvie Ranching Sale $5,610 Charolais Power $5,492 North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $5,378 White Cap/Rosso $5,320 Rollin Acres Whiskey Hollow & Patton $5,300 Northern Alliance $5,250 North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $5,209 Charolais Power $5,086 Transcons Mountain View $5,029 Pleasant Dawn $4,990 Maple Leaf Annual Sale $4,925 Horseshoe E Charolais $5,359 Pro-Char Bull Sale $5,314 Rollin Acres Whiskey Hollow & Patton $5,300 Northern Alliance $5,260 Cattleman's Classic $5,248 High Country Breeders $5,067 Pleasant Dawn $4,990 Hi-Weigh Breeders $4,920 Vermillion Charolais Group $4,895 Hi-Weigh Breeders $4,920 North Central AB Breeders $4,786 Select Genetics Bull Sale $4,764 Perrot-Martin Charolais $4,730 High Country Breeders $4,578 Elder Charolais $4,535 Impact Bull Sale $4,512 Perrot-Martin Charolais $4,858 Transcons Mountain View $4,814 White Cap/Rosso $4,745 Select Genetics Bull Sale $4,681 North Central AB Breeders $4,675 Sandan Charolais $4,623 Murphy Livestock Bull Sale $4,556 Elder Charolais $4,535 Sales Grossing $200,000 Rawes Ranches $606,650 Charolais Power $494,300 A. Sparrow Farms $384,700 Vermillion Charolais Group $337,775 North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $318,650 Hill 70 Quantock $300,050 Buffalo Lake Charolais $281,100 South Central AB Breeders $273,600 Horseshoe E Charolais $269,300 Perrot-Martin Charolais $250,200 High Country Breeders $248,300 P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $236,100 North of 53rd (Wilgenbusch) $234,400 Hi-Weigh Breeders $231,250 Sandan Charolais $231,150 Pleasant Dawn $229,550 Tip The Scale Bull Sale $228,050 White Cap/Rosso $211,150 Pro-Char Bull Sale $201,950 Charolais Banner May

50 31 Year ( ) Charolais Bull Sale Trends MATURE BULLS TWO-YEAR-OLDS YEARLINGS TOTAL LOTS SALE Year # of Sales No. Average No. Average No. Average No. Average GROSS $4, /2 $4, /6 $4, /3 $4,435 $11,252, $2, $3, /2 $3, /2 $3,672 $8,445, $4, /12 $3, /4 $3, /3 $3,130 $6,734, $4, $3, /60 $3, /60 $3,242 $6,999, $5, /2 $3, /12 $2, /5 $2,933 $6,079, /2 $5, /4 $3, /10 $2, /20 $2,964 $5,879, $2, $3, /12 $2, /12 $2,982 $5,483, $2, /2 $2, /12 $2, /12 $2,739 $4,754, $2, $2, /2 $2, /2 $2,403 $4,208, $3, /4 $2, $2, /6 $2,877 $6,338, $3, $3, /6 $3, /6 $3,114 $8,215, $3, $3, $3, /12 $3,272 $9,476, $3, $3, /4 $2, /4 $2,935 $7,323, $3, $2, /2 $2, /2 $2,638 $5,968, $3, $2, /4 $2, /4 $2,667 $6,580, /4 $4, /4 $2, /2 $2, /2 $2,624 $6,388, /4 $3, $2, /3 $2, /12 $2,381 $6,386, $3, $2, /3 $2, /3 $2,660 $8,429, $2, $3, /4 $2, /4 $2,884 $8,893, $3, $2, $2, $2,593 $8,543, $2, /4 $2, $2, /4 $2,396 $7,550, $2, /4 $2, /4 $2, /4 $2,500 $7,340, $2, /4 $2, /2 $2, /4 $2,616 $7,181, /2 $3, /8 $2, /8 $2, /2 $2,662 $6,854, $3, $2, $2, $2,742 $6,453, $3, $2, $2, $2,513 $5,586, $2, $2, $2, $2,314 $4,491, $2, $2, $1, /4 $2,201 $5,280, $2, /2 $2, /4 $2, /2 $2,521 $4,611, /2 $2, $2, $2, /3 $2,473 $3,686, $2, /4 $2, $2,066 1,391 3/4 $2,648 $2,775,600 Averages Up More Than $1000 from 2011 A. Sparrow Farms $2,203 Cattleman's Classic $2,044 Buffalo Lake Charolais $1,951 Northern Alliance $1,884 Impact Bull Sale $1,809 Harvie Ranching Sale $1,732 Charolais Power $1,702 Rollin Acres Whiskey Hollow & Patton $1,546 High Country Breeders $1,479 P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $1,459 Tip The Scale Bull Sale $1,370 Sandan Charolais $1,317 Pleasant Dawn $1,256 Horseshoe E Charolais $1,138 Vermillion Charolais Group $1,129 Maple Leaf Annual Sale $1,118 Rawes Ranches $1,108 Eastern Select Sale $1,044 Two-Year-Old Averages Over $4000 Two-Year Old Averages over $4000 A. Sparrow Farms $6,417 Buffalo Lake Charolais $6,300 P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $6,130 North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $5,925 Rawes Ranches $5,696 Charolais Power $5,695 High Country Breeders $5,500 Northern Alliance $5,500 Sandan Charolais $5,438 Vermillion Charolais Group $5,279 Pro-Char Bull Sale $5,208 Beck Farms Bull Sale $5,150 Perrot-Martin Charolais $5,117 Family Tradition Bull Sale $4,972 Hill 70 Quantock $4,966 Horseshoe E Charolais $4,810 North West All Breeds $4,600 North Central AB Breeders $4,573 Murphy Livestock Bull Sale $4,556 Sales with 40+ Lots Rawes Ranches 106 1/2 Charolais Power 90 South Central AB Breeders 76 Vermillion Charolais Group 69 Hill 70 Quantock 68 North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) 59 1/4 Forsyth & Tee M Jay 56 A. Sparrow Farms 55 Char-Maine Ranching 53 Steppler Farms 52 Perrot-Martin Charolais 51 1/2 Horseshoe E Charolais 50 1/4 Sandan Charolais 50 Buffalo Lake Charolais 50 High Country Breeders 49 Hi-Weigh Breeders 47 Pleasant Dawn 46 White Cap/Rosso 44 1/2 HEJ Charolais Sale 44 Lanoie Bros. Annual Charolais Banner May 2012

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56 John & Brenda, Colin, Conrad & Erica, Craig & Tricia Wilgenbusch Box 4, Halbrite, SK S0C 1H0 T Cell Craig s cell wilgenbusch@sasktel.net USA Breeders Be Wise... Advertise! Charolais Banner May 2012

57 AD RATES Charolais Banner Ads Black & White Full Colour Full Page $725 $1050 2/3 Page /2 Page /3 Page /4 Page /6 Page 190 n/a 1/8 Page 145 n/a 1 Business Card 45 n/a Classified 80 n/a 2 x1 column (add $10.00 to put on web for 1 month) Pictures $10 Photos taken by fieldmen $25 4 ad contracts offer a 15% discount (card ad exempt) Overruns are $1 each Position pages will be given to yearly contracts Catalogue prices available on request $400 sale attendance fee, plus 2 pages in the Charolais Banner or 1 page in the Connection Business Card in the Banner & Connection $350/yr Charolais Connection Ads Black & White Full Colour Full Page $1100 $1450 2/3 Page /2 Page /3 Page /4 Page /6 Page 330 n/a 1/8 Page 220 n/a Classified 80 n/a 1 x1 column (add $10.00 to put on web for 1 month) Classified 140 n/a 2 x1 column (add $10.00 to put on web for 1 month) Pictures $10 Photos taken by fieldmen $25 Yearly contract buy 2 ads and get the third at half price (card ad exempt) Position pages will be given to yearly contracts Catalogue prices available on request Publishing Deadlines Ad deadline MAiling August Herdsire July 23 August 10 Fall Connection Sept 12 Sept 26 October Banner Oct 3 Oct 17 The Banner cannot be responsible for errors in advertisements received after the ad deadline. The Charolais Banner reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. On any advertisement, the Charolais Banner is not liable for any charges over and above the cost of that advertisement. No agency commission allowed on livestock advertising rates. The Charolais Banner assumes no responsibility for distribution. IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES IN OUR INDUSTRY Calendar of Events May 29 Last Chance Bull Sale, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK June 4 Pasture Ready Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK June 9 Heart of Canada Show, Lundar, MB (A BOSS Show) June 9 Saskatchewan Charolais Association Annual General Meeting, 1:00 p.m., Manitou Springs Resort & Hotel, Watrous, SK June World Charolais Congress, United Kingdom June T Bar Invitational Golf Tournament, Saskatoon, SK June Manitoba Charolais Picnic, hosted by Myhre Land & Cattle & Breezy Dawn Charolais, Dauphin, MB July 9-13 Canadian Charolais Youth Conference and Show, Olds, AB July 11 Canadian Charolais Association Annual General Meeting, 3:00 p.m., Olds (AB) College September 22 7th Annual Uppin the Ante Female Sale, 2:00 p.m., Maple Hill Auction, Hanover, ON October 5-7 Alberta Designate Show at Olds Fall Classic, Olds, AB (A BOSS Show) October 6 Canadian National Charolais Show, 8:00 a.m., at Expo Boeuf, Victoriaville, QC (A BOSS Show) October 6 Canadian National Charolais Sale, 6:00 p.m., at Expo Boeuf, Victoriaville, QC October 13 Autumn Prestige Sale, 6:30 p.m, Lindsay (ON) Sale Barn November 1 3 Manitoba Livestock Expo, Brandon, MB (A BOSS Show) November 2 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Charolais Show, Toronto, ON (A BOSS Show) November 3-11 Farmfair International Charolais Show, Edmonton, AB (A BOSS Show) November 7-10 Saskatoon Fall Fair, Prairieland Exhibition, Saskatoon, SK (A BOSS Show) November 22 Canadian Western Agribition Charolais Sale, 3:30 p.m., in the Auditorium, Regina, SK November 23 Canadian Western Agribition Charolais Show, 2:30 p.m., in the Stadium, Regina, SK (A BOSS Show) November 30 Sterling Collection Sale, 1:00 p.m., Saskatoon (SK) Livestock Sales Charolais Banner May

58 LOOKING TO FIND SOMEONE? Advertisers Index Alta Genetics...51 Amabec Charolais...54 Anchor J Charolais...52 Arntzen, Dean...51 B Bar D Charolais...54 Bar H Charolais...55 Bar Punch Ranch...52 Bar 7 Easy Charolais...52 Beau Char Charolais...52 Beck Farms...55 Be-Rich Farms...52 Blackbern Charolais...54 Bo-Jan Enterprises...55 Bow Valley Genetics Ltd Bricney Stock Farms...55 Bridor Charolais...54 Brimner Cattle Company...55 Buffalo Lake Charolais...52 Canadian Charolais Association...31,39 CCYA...19,43-45 Carey, Brent...51 Cattle In Motion...51 Cavandown Charolais...54 Cedardale Charolais...54 Cedarlea Farms (Cypress)...18 Charhead Ranch...55 Charla Moore Farms...55 Char-Maine Ranching...52 Charolais Journal...51 Char-Top Charolais (Cypress)...18 Charworth Charolais Farms...52 Chomiak Charolais...52 Circle Cee Charolais Farms...13,52 Clear Lake Charolais...52 Cornerstone Charolais...54 Cornerview Charolais...54 Cougar Hill Ranch...55 Creek's Edge Land & Cattle Co CSS Charolais...55 C2 Charolais...53 Davis-Rairdan...51 Diamond W Charolais...55 Dorran, Ryan...51 Double L Ranch...52 Dubuc Charolais...55 Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle...54 Eaton Charolais...56 Elder Charolais Farms...56 Ericson Livestock Services...51 Everview Charolais (HiWeigh)...54 Excel Charolais...13 Fawcett Cattle Company Inc Fischer Charolais...52 Fleury, Michael...51 Foat Valley Stock Farm...52 Footprint Farms...52 Forsyth Bros. Charolais (HiWeigh) G Charolais Ranch...56 Future Farms...52 Gerrard Cattle Co...52 Gilliland Bros. Charolais...56 Grant Farms...52 GRP Ltd H.S. Knill Company Ltd...51 Happy Haven Charolais...53 Hard Rock Land & Cattle Co...53 Harvie Ranching...52 HEJ Charolais...52 Hicks Charolais...54 High Bluff Stock Farm...53 Horseshoe E Charolais...56 HTA Charolais Farm (HiWeigh)...54 Hunter Charolais (HiWeigh)...54 JMB Charolais (HiWeigh)...54 Johnson, Herb...IFC Johnstone Auction...51 Jordan River Charolais...56 Kaiser Charolais Farm...52 Kanewischer, Jerry...51 Kay-R Charolais...52 Kirlene Cattle...54 Kruk Charolais...53 La Ferme Patry de Weedon...55 Land O' Lakes Charolais...54 Langstaff Charolais...54 Leemar Charolais...52 LEJ Charolais...53 Lindskov-Thiel Charolais Ranch...56 LiveAuctions.TV...51 M & L Cattle Co...54 Maple Leaf Charolais...52 Martens Cattle Co....21,56 Martens Charolais...53 McAvoy Charolais Farm...56 McKay Charolais...53 McKeary Charolais...52 McLeod Livestock...51 McTavish Charolais...56 Meadows Charolais...53 Medonte Charolais...55 Miller Land & Livestock...55 Murphy Livestock...53 Mutrie Farms...56 Myhre Land and Cattle...53 Nahachewsky Charolais...56 Norheim Ranching...51 N3 Stock Farms (Cypress)...18 P & H Ranching Co...53 P Bar 3 Charolais Inc Packer Charolais...55 Palmer Charolais...56 Parklane Charolais...53 Patton Charolais...55 Perrot-Martin Charolais...56 Pleasant Dawn Charolais...25,53 Poley, Chris...51 Potter Charolais...55 Prairie Cove Consulting...51 Prairie Gold Charolais...56 Prairie Sky Farms (Cypress)...18 Pro-Char Charolais...IFC,53 Qualman Charolais...56 Rammer Charolais (HiWeigh)...54 Ranch Ostiguy Charolais...55 Rawes Ranches...53 Reykdal Farms Charolais...54 Ringuette Charolais...54 Rollin' Acres Charolais...55 Ronos...55 Rosso Charolais (Cypress)...18 RRTS Charolais...53 Saddleridge Charolais...53 Sand Rose Charolais...56,IBC Sandan Charolais Farms...53 Saskatchewan Charolais Association...23 Saunders Charolais...55 Scarth Cattle Co Sharodon Farms...55 Skeels, Danny...51 Sliding Hills Charolais...56 A. Sparrow Farms...IFC Sproule Charolais...53 Spruceview Charolais...53 Stephen Charolais Farm...56 Steppler Farms Ltd. (HiWeigh)...28,54 Stock, Mark...51 Stockmen's Insurance...51 Sunrise Charolais...55 Temple Farms...56 Transcon Livestock Corp Tri-N Charolais...35 Turnbull Charolais...53 Vikse Family Farm...13 Wawedash Farms Ltd...56 Whiskey Hollow Cattle Company...55 White Cap Charolais...3,56 White Heather Charolais...53 Wienk Charolais...56 Wilgenbusch Charolais...56,OBC Wood River Charolais (Cypress)...18 Wrangler Charolais...IFC,53 58 Charolais Banner May 2012

59 High Selling Red Factor Bull in Canada, Spring 2012 SRK CANYON 2Y Double Polled, 4th Gen. Red SRK Solid 12U x Lang s Red Soldier 22S Thank you to Elder Charolais and Forsyth Bros. Charolais for purchasing this future great! Thank you to all our other buyers of red factor cattle in the North of the 49th sale including these purebred breeders: LANOIE BROS CHAROLAIS SRK Yahtzee 839Y Polled/s, 3rd Gen. Red Lang s Red Soldier 22S x LA Supremacy 49R DOLL CHAROLAIS RANCH SRK Solid Prosper 410Y Polled, Double Red SRK Solid 124U x Crystal D Pierce 40P Stop by Wilgenbusch Charolais and see the quality red factor females I have been working years to develop.

60 CSS Sir Navigator 20Y Forsyth Bros Charolais, Eriksdale, MB Myhre Land & Cattle Co., Dauphin, MB JWX Yearbook 173Y Vee R Bar Charolais, Ceylon CSS Sir Jr Navigator 78Y Charworth Charolais, Balzac, AB JWX Wheel N Deal 632Y Phillips Farms, Estevan CSS Sir Jr Navigator 44Y Palmer Land & Cattle, Bladworth Plus: Effertz Key Ranch, Velva, ND McKay Ranches, Glenella, MB (2) EJ Shepherd Charolais, Stuart, IA Wood River Charolais, McCord Alta Pride Charolais, Chauvin, AB Norheim Ranching, Saskatoon AM Sunrise Charolais, Battleford Plus: Qualman Charolais, Dundurn Railhaven Farms, Gananoque, ON B Bar D Charolais, Mount Forest, ON JWX Year Round 971Y Swan Lake Farm, Stoughton Erixon Charolais, Lyleton, MB Lanoie Bros. Charolais, St. Victor We invite you to stop by this summer and see our 400 females on grass with next year s prospects. John & Brenda, Colin, Conrad & Erica, Craig & Tricia Wilgenbusch Box 4, Halbrite, SK S0C 1H0 Tel Cell: John Craig E: wilgenbusch@sasktel.net See more at