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Homozygous Polled • SE Sask High Seller at $25,500G.BROS ULTIMATE 918X • JMB Dateline 754T sonSold to Cedarlea Farms, Hodgeville; Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston & Charla Moore Farms, RedversG.BROS HOMBRE 908X HOMOZYGOUS POLLEDJMB Dateline 754T son • High Seller at the AlamedaBull Sale to Char-Maine Ranching,Cardston, AB.ROCKING HEART POWER 11XSVY Pilgrim PLD 655S • Sold to Vikse Family Farm,Donalda, AB in the SE Sask Sale.Thanks also to all our other bullbuyers this spring and WilgenbuschCharolais, who purchased the pick ofour bred heifers at the NationalSale last fall at Agribition.Box 254, Carievale, SK S0C 0P0Greg, Dayna & family 306-928-4841Ron Gilliland 306-928-2118Charolais Banner • May 2011 3

May 2011VOL. 45, NO. 2FeaturesOCA AGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10SCA Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Is CCYA Worth It? . . . . . . . . . . . .19Obituary – Reg Oram . . . . . . . . .20CCYA Conference & Show . . . . .21Carbon Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Vikse - Tip the Scale . . . . . . . . . .24P & H Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Obituary – Ron Rouse . . . . . . . .25HEJ Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Clear Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Beck Farms & McCoy Cattle . . .27High Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Charolais Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Louber Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28A. Sparrow Farms . . . . . . . . . . .29Horseshoe E Charolais . . . . . . . .30Obituary – Don Domes . . . . . . .30Northern Alliance . . . . . . . . . . .31Regina Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Family Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Buffalo Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32New Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Rollin’ Acres & Patton . . . . . . . .34P - 3 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Pleasant Dawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Obituary – Edgar Philpott . . . . .35North Central Alberta . . . . . . . .36DepartmentsAlameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Hi-Weigh Breeders . . . . . . . . . . .37Obituary – Tom Rookes . . . . . . .37Diamond W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Mountainview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Winn Man Farms . . . . . . . . . . . .39Best of the Breeds . . . . . . . . . . .39Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40CSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Forsyth/Tee M Jay . . . . . . . . . . .41Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Elder Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Saunders Charolais . . . . . . . . . .42Perrot-Martin Charolais . . . . . . .43Harvie Ranching . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Cattleman’s Classic . . . . . . . . . . .44North of the 49th . . . . . . . . . . . .45Souris Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46SE Sask Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . .46White Cap / Rosso Charolais . . .47Top Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Size Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Top 10 High Selling Bulls . . . . . .48Cornerstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Obituary – Gary Deroo . . . . . . .49Sales in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Bull Sale Stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51CCYA Essays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54From the Field..............................................................................................6Du champ.....................................................................................................8Herd Health ...............................................................................................12Charolais Life .............................................................................................14Keeping Track ............................................................................................15Canadian Charolais Youth Association News..........................................20Calendar.....................................................................................................65Index...........................................................................................................66On the cover…Calves on grass arealways a nice sight.These calves are picturedat Lazy S Charolais,Beaverlodge, Alberta.Photo:Helge ByDesign:Susan Penner124 Shannon RoadRegina, Saskatchewan S4S 5B1Ph. 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Thank you to Blackbern Farm, Foresters Falls, ON and Kirlene CattleCo., Brighton, ON, for purchasing the Canadian semen rights in...FargoHigh Selling Bull in A. Sparrow Farms 2009 SaleAt 3 Years of age • Sparrows Fargo 811U (Polled)Calving Ease Proven – Vigor & Short GestationCE BW WW YW M TMEPD 77 -.1 60 130 23 53Percentile Ranking 30 20 1 1 25 1BW 91, Adj 205 DW 917, Adj 365 DW 1,602Sparrows Durango 585PWinn Mans Lanza 610SWinn Man Merit 036KSparrows Alliance 513GSparrows Delight 74LRLTC Miss Trim 74A15446 419th Ave, Conde, SD 57434(605) 784-3409 • Richard and Heather(605) 784-7824 • Jason and Nina Jowww.wellscharolaisranch.comFor semen in Canada contactKeith Black 613-646-2673Kirby Hakkesteegt 613-475-3532$60/straw or20 straws for $1,000Semen stored atEastern Breeders, Kemptville, ONCharolais Banner • May 2011 5

POINTS TO PONDERFrom the FieldHelge ByCongratulationsto all who had agreat springselling bulls. Ittruly was verygood with increased demand andhigher prices being displayed at salesright across the country. It is also atestament to the breeders who havebuilt a product that is in demand andgetting stronger. There were a numberof factors contributing to the increaseddemand and prices but optimism isthe only explanation I have thatpushed most sales in all breeds ashigh as they were this spring. I don'tthink anyone could have predicted atthe start of the year just how good thesales this spring would be. Theinteresting thing I see is that themarket has continued to strengthenwith some $1,700 fat steers thatshould continue to keep this marketstrong for many years to come. Weall know the prices are finally wherethey need to be and they need to stayhere for a number of years to get theequity back that was lost in the yearssince 2003.Were all the sales great? No, but thefew that were not, in most cases, hadsome weather issues attached. Ifweather wasn't a factor then we needto look at what was.I have always said that breedersneed to use their bull pen as abarometer of what their customerswant. We all need to listen close to ourcustomers and produce what they areasking for. If you don't, they won't beyour customers for long. If they wantlower birth weights, you need tointroduce genetics that will do that ormake sure that you are not feedingtoo much birth weight on. If theywant more meat or more growth thenyou need to find the bulls that willgive you this.The other thing to look at closely isyour total operation. Everyone haslimitations and the key to removingthese limitations is to first identifythem and then to correct them. Peoplewill not spend money buying yourexcuses, so you need to fix theproblems. Some of the things I see are:There are those that can breed verygood cattle but can't market them totheir fullest potential. Some cangenetically breed good cattle but can'tget them fed well enough to capitalizeon their potential. Then there arethose that can market well but don'thave the product to keep up to themarketer's potential.What is holding your operationback from reaching its full potential?If you are having trouble identifyingyour weakness then look at what ismost dissatisfying in your year – thatis probably your weakness. Or, asksomeone in the industry, like asuccessful breeder to help you withthis. Once you have identified theproblem you must move forward andfix it. Again use the resources that areavailable to you. Most breeders willgive you advice and there arenutritionists out there getting paid tohelp you if feed is your shortfall. Ifyou feel you are not finding orkeeping customers you need to look afew simple things. Remember youneed to treat your customers how youwould like to be treated. Personalcontact is still your best way to keephappy customers and if you haven'tbeen following up with your buyers acouple times a year, then you need tostart. Spending time off the farm isn'talways easy but is necessary if you aregoing to develop new customersdown the road. Wherever you feelyou need help, get it so you can ridethe wave that is going to be fun forhopefully many years to come.A busy summer awaits theCharolais industry starting with theAGM in the Maritimes where 75people from outside of the Atlanticprovinces are booked to attend. Iencourage all to attend the T BarInvitational Golf Tourney as it is agreat fundraiser that benefits theyouth of the cattle industry. The endof June everyone from across thecountry is invited to Manitoba fortheir picnic. It would be a great timeto do some herd touring there andrelax and visit with the friendlyManitobans. The third week in Julythe Canadian Charolais YouthConference and Show is being held inSaskatoon, Saskatchewan. Inconjunction with this theSaskatchewan Charolais Association isholding their AGM and all arewelcome to these events.There is complete information onthese events and more throughout thismagazine but if you have anyquestions, give us a call. I would alsoencourage you to give Craig Scott ormyself a call to schedule a herd visitand picturing of your program for theAnnual Herdsire edition which is puttogether in July. Your cowherd andherdbull pictures are also great formarketing your bulls next spring.Until next time,HelgeSee the news as it happens atwww.charolaisbanner.com6 Charolais Banner • May 2011

PLEASANT DAWN CHAROLAISWe appreciate our customersThank you to all the cattlemen who bid on and purchased bulls this spring, including these purebred breeders…PLEASANT DAWN RHINO 851XPleasant Dawn Marshall 70P sonPurchased by LAZY S CHAROLAIS,Beaver Lodge, ABPLEASANT DAWN RIO 136XPleasant Dawn Rio 26P sonPurchased by DOG PATCH ACRES, Leroy, SKPLEASANT DAWN MAGNUM 70XHEJ Magnum 26R sonPurchased by VALLEY’S END CHAROLAIS,Central Butte, SKThanks also to:Brimner Cattle Co., Manor, SKCharhead Ranch, Indian Head, SKTurnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, ABCampbells Charolais, Griffin, SKPro-Char Charolais, Glenevis, ABNahachewsky Charolais, Norquay, SKGilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievale, SKOdden Charolais Ranch, Colome, SDVan Buuren Charolais, PipestonePLEASANT DAWN CHAROLAISBox 40, Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0Tully & Arlene Hatch & Kevin HatchT/F 204-855-2402 tahatch@rfnow.comTrent & Ashley HatchT 204-855-3078 C 204-748-7595trent.hatch@gmail.comHunter Charolais says Thank You...to all our bull buyers this spring, including thesepurebred breeders at the Size Matters Bull SaleHC X-Periment 34XHC X-mAn 40XSVY Kaboom Pld 7113t son to P-3 Charolais,medicine Hat, ABAlso to:Allen McLeod, Claresholm, ABLEJ Charolais, Portage La PrairieJordan River Charolais, Arborfield, SKSparrows Sanchez 715t son to Beck Farms, Lang, SKHunter CHarolaisDoug & Marianne, Jim, Kristi & Michael HunterBox 569, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0 E: huntchar@mymts.netT: 204-937-2531 C: 204-937-7737Charolais Banner • May 2011 7

POINTS À RÉFLÉCHIRFélicitations àchacun qui avendu destaureaux ceprintemps. Lesventes étaient très bonnes avec unedemande accrus et des prix plusélevés à travers le pays. C’estégalement un testament aux éleveursqui ont construit un produit qui est àla demande et en devenant plus fort.Il y avait un certain nombre defacteurs contribuant à la demandeaccrus et aux prix élevés ; l’optimismeest la seule explication que j’ai qui apoussé la plupart des ventes danstoutes les races aussi hautes qu’ilsétaient ce printemps. Je ne pense pasqu’au début de l’année n’importe quipourrait avoir prévu juste commentbon les ventes seraient. La choseintéressante que je vois est que lemarché continue à renforcer avec lesgros bouvillons vendent pour $1.700.Ils devraient continuer à maintenir cemarché fort pendant beaucoupd’années à venir. Nous tous savonsque les prix sont finalement où ilsdoivent être et les prix doivent resterau même niveau pendant plusieursannées à récupérer les capitauxpropres qui ont été perdus depuis 2003.Est-ce-que toutes les ventes étaientellesmerveilleuse ? Non, pas toutesétaient merveilleuse, mais les peu quin’étaient pas bonne, dans la plupartdes cas, a eu de mauvaise temps. Si letemps n’était pas un facteur puis nousdevons regarder ce qui était.J’ai toujours dit que les éleveursdoivent employer leurs taureauxcomme baromètre de ce que leursclients veulent. Nous avons le besoind’écouter à nos clients et produit cequ’ils demandent. Ils ne seront pasvos clients pour long si vousn’écoutez pas. S’ils veulent les poidsinférieurs de naissance, vous devezprésenter la génétique qui fera cela oun’alimentez pas trop vos vaches àdonner le poids de naissance. S’ilsveulent plus de viande ou plus decroissance puis vous devez trouver lestaureaux qui vous le donneront.Aussi une chose à regarderétroitement est votre opérationagricole totale. Chacun a deslimitations. La clef à enlever ceslimitations est d’abord les identifierpuis les corriger. Les gens nedépenseront pas l’argent achetant vosexcuses, ainsi vous devez fixer lesproblèmes. Il y a quelques exemplesque je vois :Il y a des gens qui peuventmultiplier le bétail très bon mais nepeut pas les lancer sur le marché enpleine potentiel. Certains des genspeuvent multiplier génétiquement debon bétail mais ils ne peuvent pas lesalimenter assez à profiter. Alors il y aceux qui peuvent lancer leursanimaux sur le marché bien mais n’apas les animaux de bonne qualité.Qu’empêche votre opérationagricole d’atteindre son potentiel ?Examinez l’année si vous avez l’ennuià identifier votre faiblesse. Quelsecteur êtes-vous la plus mécontent?Aussi vous pouvez demander unéleveur réussi de vous aider. Lorsquevous avez identifié le problème puisavancez et le fixez. Employez encoreles ressources qui sont disponible àvous. La plupart des éleveurs vousdonneront des conseils et il y a desnutritionnistes disponibles à aider sivous voulez apprendre plus au sujetde l’alimentation. Si vous estimez quevous ne pouvez pas trouver ni garderdes acheteurs, regardez alors quelqueschoses simples : rappelez-vous detraiter vos clients comment vousvoudriez être traité. Le contactpersonnel est toujours votre meilleuremanière de garder les acheteursheureux. Si vous n’aviez pas continuéà parler avec vos acheteurs des tempsen temps pendant l’année, il faut quevous commence. Il n’est pas toujoursDu champHelge Byfacile à trouver le temps de faire lavisite dehors de la ferme mais c’estnécessaire si vous voulez développerdes nouveaux acheteurs. Améliorezvos opérations agricoles pour quevous tiriez bénéfice des bons prix debétail, qui continuent si tout va bienpendant beaucoup d’années à venir.Un été occupé attend l’industrie ducharolais commençant avec l’AGMdans le Maritimes. Il y a 75 personnesréservées d’être présentes quiviennent de l’extérieur des provincesatlantiques. J’encourage tous à assisterau tournoi de golf de T Bar C car c’estun grand collecteur de fonds quibénéficie la jeunesse de l’industrie debétail. Chacun de l’autre côté duCanada est invité à Manitoba pourassister à leur pique-nique à fin juin.Ce serait un grand temps pour faire letour de troupeau et faire la visite avecles gens amical de Manitoba. Latroisième semaine en juillet il y a laConférence et l’Exposition del’Association Canadienne de laJeunesse du charolais tenue àSaskatoon, Saskatchewan. En mêmetemps que ceci l’association ducharolais de Saskatchewan tient leurAGM et tous est bienvenue à cesévénements.Il y a l’information complète sur cesévénements et plus dans ce magasinmais si vous avez n’importe quellesquestions, nous donne un appel. Jevous encouragerais également àdonner Craig Scott ou moi-même unappel pour programmer une visite detroupeau et pour prendre lesphotographes de vos taureaux pourl’édition annuelle de « Herdsire » quiest assemblée en juillet. Vos images detroupeau de vache et de vos taureauxsont également excellentes à faire lemarketing de vos taureaux leprintemps prochain.À la prochaine,Helge8 Charolais Banner • May 2011

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ASSOCIATION NEWSOntario Charolais Association AGM3Gord Tomlinson presents Jacqui & Wayne Mack, Campbellford withthe OCA Recognition AwardThe 2011 OCAAGM took placeMarch 26th inTrenton, Ontario.In elections KellyLangstaff ofWallaceburg waselected to replace retiring director Mark Degurse ofMooretown. Keith Black presented the Ontario pointshow awards and Brent Saunders gave an update onthe Canadian Charolais Association business.Lengthy discussion was held on the RoyalAgriculture Winter Fair in Toronto in November. TheOntario Association is hosting the National Charolaisshow atthe Royal this year. The National sale will be held inconjunction with the Royal All Breeds Beef Sale.A banquet supper followed the meeting as well as asilent auction and also a short live auction that wascapably handled by Colin Montroy.5 2011 ONTARIO CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS(l-r) Gord Tomlinson, Norwood, President; Kirby Hakkesteegt, Brighton;Doris Aitken, Mount Forest; Secretary/Treasurer; Brian Coughlin, Cobden,Past-President & National Director; Chester Tupling, Shelburne; Keith Black,Foresters Falls; Brent Saunders, Markdale, National Director; missing BradBuchanan, Guelph, Vice-President; Kelly Langstaff, Wallaceburg; AndyMiller, Fenelon Falls, Ryan Nesbitt, Nestleton & Owen O'Neil, DundalkBEAVER CREEK XFIRE 266XLanoie Bros. Charolais, St. Victor, SK, made this BeaverCreek Torque son the high seller at the Cattleman’s Classicsale. They also purchased an easy calving T-Rex son.We invite your tour ofour pasture this summerBEAVER CREEK XENOXX 33XWhite Pride Charolais, Melita, added this Torque son totheir purebred herd.Also selecting Beaver Creek bulls were: BrunauCharolais, Great Falls; Ardiel Farms, Brandon (2);Sherry Gates & Peter Juba, FoxwarrenGord, Lisa, Ashley, Tristan & Kate-Lyne Nykoliation204-748-1265 • 3kats@rfnow.com • www.beavercreekcharolais.comBREEDING QUALITY RED GENETICS SINCE 198910 Charolais Banner • May 2011

We at Steppler Farms want to thank all our commercial buyers thatpurchased from our program and these purebred breeders for theirpurchases this year as well:• Defoort Stock Farms, Cypress River• Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle,Ripley, ON• Eagle Nest Cattle Company, Portage• SKE Charolais, Hartney• Triple C Charolais, Steep Rock(Volume Buyer)• Zilkey Charolais, ManitouSTEPPLERCHAROLAISBox 7, Miami, MB R0G 1H0Dan & Pat T 204-435-2021Andre & Katie T 204-435-2463 C 204-750-1951STEPPLER DOC HOLIDAY 61XThanks to C2 Charolais, La Riviere,for purchasing Doc Holiday, our High Sellerat the Hi Weigh Bull Sale.Thank you to all for making our first sale a greatsuccess. Special thanks to these purebred breeders...ROLLIN’ ACRES OH YEAH 8XPurchased by Whiskey HollowCattle Co. and Loval FarmsWe invite you toour 2nd Annual Salethe 3rd Saturday inMarch, 2012.Guest consignor:Whiskey Hollow Cattle Co.,Norwood, ON.Thanks also to StephensCharolais, SK andBlake Marchant, MBfor purchasing.PCL CHIEFTON 25XPurchased byEcho Springs CharolaisROLLIN’ ACRES CHAROLAISFull French CharolaisRR #3, Shelburne, ON L0N 1S7Chester Tupling • 519-925-2938 cell: 705-627-0672chester.tupling@premiereequipment.caBreeding the Cattle that Work in Both RingsPatton CharolaisFull FrenchChester PattonRR 2, Shelburne, ON(519) 925-5243pattonfarms@rogers.comCharolais Banner • May 2011 11

HERD HEALTHCheck Pastures at Turnout forPotential PoisoningRoy Lewis DVMMuch has beenwritten about theclassic leadpoisonings we see when cattleconsume lead plates from brokendown batteries. There are many othercauses of poisoning in cattle whichcan cause death and for which there isno antidote. We must prevent thesewhenever possible. I have personallyseen some of these and will go overareas where they are encountered andstress why pastures need a quickcheck over each spring before cattleare released.There was a recent veterinary reportby Drs Barry Blakley, Lorrie Fraserand Cheryl Waldner on poisoning bySodium Chlorate a herbicide and typeof soil sterilant. Because it has sodiumin it there is a salty taste whichattracts cattle. Our practice alsoexperienced this same poisoningseveral years ago where a producerlost over ten cows when some sodiumchlorate had been left on a pasture.The cattle gained access when theywere turned out in the spring. Thiscase went to court, but the judgeruled the producer was at fault fornot checking the pasture before thecattle were released and was as muchto blame as the person that had leftthe product.Cattle are inquisitive and are notfussy eaters, so will nibble at mostthings. The products like sodiumchlorate and battery plates which arealso salty are especially hazardous.My best advice is when checkingpastures pay close attention to threemain areas. One is fence lines,especially along roadsides. Productscan be thrown out of vehicles and getonto your pastures. We have knownabout batteries for a long time butmany more are now used for electricfences and solar water pumps. Don’tleave these when they are no longercharging. Remove them and havethem properly recycled. Your problemtypically will not be right away butafter several years when the batteriescrack, break open and expose theextremely toxic lead plates. Afterseveral years of overgrowth theybecome extemely hard to find.The second hazardous area is oldgarbage dumps and burrow pits. Mostfarmers had an area where old metalequipment and other miscellaneousgarbage was left to decompose or wasburned. Check these areas closelyevery spring and fence them off ifpossible. Weathering and the freezethaw cycle may expose hazardousproducts that were buried long ago.Have a check through these areas bothat spring turnout and late in the fallwhen pastures are short. This is whencattle searching more forage will startto root in bush areas. Calves are veryinquisitive and often will be the firstto show clinical signs. Also because oftheir smaller size, they need a lowerdose to develop clinical signs.The third and most common sourceof poisoning is around abandonedyard sites. Most old yard sites on theprairies are left perhaps because of asense of nostalgia history andpreserving our heritage so they arenever properly cleaned up. Doorsbreakdown or other openings arecreated for access to buildings. Cattlewill explore these areas and oldgarages especially could containseveral old products which could bevery harmful to cattle. Years ago allthe paints were lead based and therewas much less control on herbicides,insecticides, cleansers and the like.Containers or bags breakdown overtime. These old garages have kept theelements like rain or snow frombreaking down the products. Whilethese old archived sites may containsome treasures, like stashes of money,they may also contain very harmfulproducts for your livestock. Checkthem out.Any time you rent or take over newpasture be sure to ask the owner ifthere are any old yard sites, dumpareas, or other places the public hasaccess too. The yard sites may besecluded in the bush and hard to find.Other questions asked may be, hasany stuff been hauled in like fill dirtor other products from industrialsites? Has their been any gas or oilactivity where lots of people,equipment and products haveaccessed the land?Check your own premises closelythis spring before turnout andproperly remove and recycle oldbatteries and any other toxicchemicals not in use. Even if livestockrecover from toxic ingestion withproducts such as lead there is also theage old question when would themilk or meat be fit to be consumed?These various compounds can oftencause permanent internal organdamage resulting in poor doing,unproductive animals in the future aswell. For some of the insecticidesthere may be an antidote, but that is ifthey are found in time and that rarelyis the case as most of these poisoningsoccur at pasture in the spring or fallwhen cattle are not being observedas closely.Be diligent, check this spring andlet’s try to avoid the panic call ofseveral dead stock. This is especiallytraumatic when it is found to bepreventable. This is true to the saying,an ounce of prevention is worth apound of cure.12 Charolais Banner • May 2011

The 49 th Saskatchewan Charolais AssociationAnnual General MeetingJuly 22, 2011 • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan(Praireland Exhibition Center)AGENDATattoo Year: The letter “Y”THEME: “YOUTH” - “Our Future”1:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting in conjunction with CCYA Conference• Agribition Updates• Rules & Regulations• Fieldman Open ForumGerry Bowes – What He does – Where He GoesRussian Heifer Updates – Garner DeobaldStockgrowers Report – Garner Deobald3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Coffee Break4:00 p.m. Guest Speaker5:00 p.m Corral Attendance Social – Floral Hall6:00 p.m. Supper & Socializing - (BYOB) – Floral Hall(2 mi. South on Highway 11 to Grasswoods Shell, 2 ½ mi. East on Floral Road -north side of road)Silent Auction will be run throughout the afternoon and evening .(If you would like to donate a silent auction item to advertise your business,please do)ACCOMODATIONS:Block of Rooms have been booked at:Travel Lodge – 106 Circle Drive. Saskatoon – (306) 242–8881Super 8 Motel – 706 Circle Drive E. Saskatoon – (306) 384-8989Deadline for room reservations – June 22/2011CAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS:Travel Inn Resort Campground - 3.2 km. South on Highway #11 & Floral RoadSite 513 - Compartment 1- RR#5 – Station Main – Saskatoon (306) 373-6806Gordon Howe Campground – 1640B Ave. P South – Saskatoon – (306) 975-3328Prairieland Exhibition CampingRegistration for Supper:$25.00 per Adult$10.00 for 13 and under6 and under freeContact Donna Ross for room reservations: (306) 267-4986Mail Registrations to: Dave Blechinger, Box 6, Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0Saturday CCYA Grooming Finals & Confirmation Show at Praireland ExhibitionPark. See CCYA ad for more events on the weekend.SaskatchewanCharolais AssociationBoard of Directors:Orland Walker 306.865.3953 Dave Blechinger 306.882.4081 Layne Evans 306.252.2245Donna Ross 306.267.4986 Greg Gilliland 306.928.4841 Dennis Metz 306.731.2800Donna McMorris 306.333.4904 Mike McAvoy 306.237.4464 Carey Winbender 306.563.6678Charolais Banner • May 2011 13

NEWSCharolais LifeThis column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people ofthe business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversariesand events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you’dlike to submit, please email charolaisbanner@sasktel.net for print in upcoming issues.Huys – Langstaff WedWilliam Huys married LyndsayLangstaff on August 28, 2010. Lyndsayis the daughter of Kelly Langstaff,Langstaff Charolais, Wallaceburg, ON.Welcome Jackson RinguetteJackson Jay Ringuette was born onApril 29, 2010 to Jason and JenRinguette, Ringuette Charolais,Bridgetown, NS.Welcome Royal & Scarlett WinderRoyal Grace and Scarlett Prairiewere born February 13th to Adam,Alysen, Phoenix and Titan Winder,Donmoore Farms, Raymore, SK. Royalweighed 5 lb. 9 oz. and Scarlettweighed 6 lb. 8 oz.Fawn Jackson ConvocatesFawnJacksongraduated fromthe Universityof Albertawith a B.Sc.in NaturalResource andAgriculturalEconomics.Fawngraduated onthe Dean's Listand with first class standing and wasrecogonized with scholasticdistinction in Animal Science.This year she is attendingOklahoma State University to attain aMasters of International Agriculture.Her graduate research assistantship iswith the Oklahoma National Guard,doing research for their AgricultureDevelopment Mission to Afghanistan.Fawn is the daughter of Carman andDonna Jackson, High Bluff StockFarm, Inglis, Manitoba.Autumn Jackson ConvocatesAutumnJacksongraduated fromLakelandCollege with aDiploma inAgribusiness,majoring incrops. Autumn isa director on theCCYA NationalBoard and is the daughter of Carmanand Donna Jackson, High Bluff StockFarm, Inglis, Manitoba.Welcome Amelia OrmistonJennie andMatthew arethrilled toannounce the safearrival of theirdaughter AmeliaMargaretOrmiston. She wasborn March 28, weighing 8 lb. 9 oz.Amelia was welcomed into this worldby her grandparents Michael andChristine Ormiston, Windyview Farm,Omemee, ON.WE CAN ONLY PRINT WHAT WE RECEIVE.Remember to submit your storiesand/or photos for the Charolais Life column.Send your articles to: charolaisbanner@sasktel.net14 Charolais Banner • May 2011

KEEPING TRACKMAY 2011This is the second edition of there-introduction of the KeepingTrack newsletter that will bepublished in the May, August andDecember Banners. The intent ofKeeping Track is to update themembership on news items andupdates that occur mainly throughthe administration of the CCA office.Editorial content will be providedby Judy Cummer,keeping you posted on news andhappenings in the Registry Department,and Neil Gilliesinforming you of news andinformation on the Association’sdirectors and committees. CynthiaBeck will provide a shortenedversion in the French language.2320-41st AvenueCalgary, AB T2E 6W8T: 403.250.9242 F:403.291.9324email: cca@charolais.comwww.charolais.comWHAT’S NEWSome of you would have spottedme this spring as we changed theapproach in attending a handfulof breeder bull sales across thecountry as a show of support fromthe administration. It seems to havebeen well received as it provides anopportunity for some one-on-onevisits on Association issues, as themood within the community wasdefinitely more upbeat due to thesignificant increase in commercialcattle prices. Next year we willcontinue this approach by visitingdifferent bull sales and I haveindicated that Manitoba andOntario will be on the list. The bullsale statistics should be significantlyimproved over previous years and afull report from the Banner staff isfeatured in the May banner edition.The month of June 2011 will be anoteworthy first in the 51 years ofexistence of the CCA as the AnnualGeneral Meeting (AGM) is scheduledto be held in Charlottetown, PrinceEdward Island. The AGM has beenheld in all regions of the countryexcept the Maritime Provinces andalthough the region does not havea large numbers of breeders orenrolled cows, however in the spiritof a national organization their turnis due. Candace and Helge By areacting as event coordinators andthey have an exciting and diverseitinerary that will fill the scrapbookwith memories. Please contactCandace or Helge for more details.The CCA Annual Report which ispresented at the event will be postedon the website after the event inorder that members will be able toreview the 2010 year in detail.The Association’s committees –Breed Improvement CommitteeChair Campbell ForsythMarket Development CommitteeChair Brent SaundersEducation Youth ExportChair Brent SaundersPublic Relations CommitteeChair Wade BeckFinance CommitteeChair Jennifer MacDonaldBy-Law CommitteeChair Cam SparrowAll of these committees have beenactive in 2011. Items and issues haveincluded: Update show guidelines,proposed research project onResidual Feed Intake, make-over ofWHE disposal codes and a majorrewrite of all of the genetic parametersposted on the CCA website, 4new ads have been created in partnershipwith T Bar C, formation of anew bank account complete withfederal charity status that includesCCA scholarship funds, proceedsfrom the auction of a fibreglass bullat the 2010 AGM and proceeds donatedby the homecoming committeefrom the 2010 AGM. The fundnow has over $35,000.00 on hand.Also, the scholarship applicationforms are being revamped. Thewebsite has new managers and is inthe process of a significant upgrade.Charolais Banner • May 2011 15

REGISTRY DEPARTMENT RE-MINDERSAny bred females purchased in theFall of 2010 that you didn’t have inyour name prior to Enrollmentdeadline please phone the office toget them enrolled once you receivetheir registration certificates. Twoyear old bred heifers (W’s) you haveuntil December 31, 2011 to enrollwith no late charges.Calving deadline for 2011 calves isJune 1st, 2011 if you want yourBW EPD’s submitted for the springEPD run.25 AND 40 YEAR MEMBERSIf you know you have been amember of the Canadian CharolaisAssociation for 25 or 40 years pleasecontact the office (403) 250-9242 oremail jcummer@charolais.com.NOTICE OF AGMIn accordance with Article IV of theBy-Laws of the Canadian CharolaisAssociation, you are herebyofficially notified of the 52nd AnnualMeeting and Convention of theCanadian Charolais Association, tobe held on Tuesday June 14th, 2011at 9:00 a.m., at the Best Western inCharlottetown, P.E.I.NOTE: Only Active Members in goodstanding shall be entitled to vote at anymeeting of the Association, and each activemember or his/her proxy shall haveone vote; only an active member in goodstanding may act as a proxy for a memberand no member shall vote as proxyfor more than three (3) other members.A member in good standing is a memberwho is not in default of any of the By-Laws hereof, and who is not in arrearsin payment of anymembership fee, dues, or other moniesto the Association, and who is notunder suspension from the Association.On a different track the WorldTechnical Conference (WTC) will beheld in the Dijon region of France inmid May and President Lyle Bignelland Neil Gillies will be in attendance.The WTC is held every two years indifferent countries that have asubstantial Charolais cow population.The WTC is limited to 2 delegatesfrom Charolais International membercountries and each country isexpected to present technical paperson a topic that is set by the hostcountry. The 2011 topic is genomics.The World Charolais Congress is heldevery other year and caters more to atourist visitation of the host country.The 2012 version is in the U.K. in Junewith visits to England, Wales, Scotlandand North Ireland. This event isopen to anybody and all are welcome.One other event that will end upbeing a resounding success is theCanadian Charolais Youth AssociationConference and Show in Saskatoon,SK in July 20-23 2011.I strongly urge members, Charolaisenthusiasts, friends, neighbours, andcurious folk to attend, if only for aday as the young people involvedprovide a passion that is catching.Recommended as a must see!Another important piece ofinformation is the application formsfor The Dale Norheim scholarshipaward and the CCA scholarshipawards that are available to anyperson enrolled in post secondaryeducation. As long as the applicanthas had some involvement with theCharolais industry the applicationwill be adjudicated by the EducationYouth Export (EYE) Committee thisfall. Applications need to besubmitted to the CCA by October 15th2011. The forms are available on theCCA’s website.In closing, the summer months arefull of Charolais activities and I amlooking forward to visiting withmany of you at the various eventsthat are scheduled. Please contact theoffice if you have something youwould like to talk about.CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATIONAPPOINTING PROXY FORMI, _______________________________of _____________________________being an active member in good standing of the Canadian Charolais Association,hereby appoint ________________________________________ tobe my nominee to vote and act for me on my behalf at the CCA AnnualGeneral Meeting, to be held on June 14th, 2011, and at any adjournment/sthereof.Dated this _______ day of ____________, A.D. 2011.________________________________________ ______________________Signature of NominatorAccount #of Nominator*A CCA mail out including the official proxy form is being mailed to allactive members 30 days prior to the Annual General Meeting.16 Charolais Banner • May 2011

TENIR COMPTE DEMAI 2011Bienvenue à la deuxième éditiondu bulletin « Tenir Compte » quisera édité en mai, en août et endécembre. L’intention de « TenirCompte » est de mettre à jour l’adhésionsur les nouvelles et lesmises à jour qui se produisentprincipalement par l’administrationdu bureau de l’ACC. Le contenuéditorial sera écrit par JudyCummer pour vous mettre à joursur des nouvelles dans le départementd’enregistrement. NeilGillies vous informera des nouvelleset de l’information sur lesdirecteurs et les comités de l’association.Cynthia Beck traduira uneversion en abrégée en français.2320-41st AvenueCalgary, AB T2E 6W8T: 403.250.9242 F:403.291.9324email: cca@charolais.comwww.charolais.comQUOI DE NEUFComme démonstration d’appuide l’administration, l’association achangé son approche en assistant àquelques ventes de taureau ce printemps.Le directeur général del’ACC, Neil Gillies, a fait la visite àquelques une. Il a été bien reçuparce qu’il présente l’occasion detête-à-tête sur des questions de l’association.L’année prochaine nouscontinuerons cette approche en visitantventes de taureaux différenteset Neil a indiqué que Manitoba etOntario seront sur la liste à visiter.Un rapport des statistiques de ventede taureau est disponible plus loinen cette édition du « Charolais Banner.»L’assemblée générale annuelle(AGM) de l’ACC est prévue pourêtre tenue en Charlottetown, île dePrince Édouard en juin 2011.L’AGM a été tenue dans toutes lesrégions du pays sauf que lesprovinces maritimes. Bien que la régionn’ait pas un grand nombred’éleveurs ou de vaches inscrites,leur tour est dû dans l’esprit d’uneorganisation nationale. Candace etHelge By sont des coordonnateursd’événement. Ils ont un itinérairepassionnant et divers prévu.Veuillez contacter Candace ouHelge pour plus de détails.Le rapport annuel de 2010 del’ACC a présenté à l’AGM serasignalé sur le site Web à unedate ultérieure pour que lesmembres passent en revue en détaill’année 2010.Les comités de l’association –Comité de l’amélioration de larace – président du comité CampbellForsytheComité de développement dumarché - président du comitéBrent SaundersComité de l’exportation, de la jeunesseet d’éducation - présidentdu comité Brent SaundersComité de relations publiques -président du comité Wade BeckComité de finances - présidentdu comité Jennifer MacDonaldComité de règlement - présidentdu comité Cam SparrowLes comités ont tous étés actifs en2011. Les points et les questions ontinclus : mettre à jour les directivesd’exposition, projet de rechercheproposé sur la prise résiduelled’alimentation, réécriture des codesde réformes, 4 nouveaux publicités,formation d’un nouveau comptebancaire avec le statut fédéral decharité qui inclut des fonds debourse de l’ACC - montant del’enchère d’un taureau de fibre deverre à l’AGM de 2010 et montantdonné par le comité organisateur del’AGM de 2010. Les fonds ontmaintenant plus de 35.000,00$. Enoutre les formulaires de demandede bourse sont récrits. Le site Weba des fournisseurs nouveaux et lesite est en train de recevoir desaméliorations.La conférence technique dumonde (WTC) sera tenue en maiCharolais Banner • May 2011 17

RAPPELS DU DÉPARTEMENTD’ENREGISTREMENTSi vous avez acheté en automne de2010 les femelles multiplié et ne lesfaisiez pas enregistrer à votre nomavant la date-limite d’inscription,entrez en contact svp avec le bureaupour les inscrites. Vous devez avoirleurs certificats d’enregistrement duvendeur. Vous avez jusqu’au 31décembre 2011 à inscrire sans lesfrais de retard vos génisses avec lalettre de tatouage ‘W’, née en 2009.Membres de 25 et 40 ans - Si vousavez été un membre de l’associationcanadienne du charolais pendant 25ou 40 années veuillez contacter lebureau (403) 250-9242 ou par courrieljcummer@charolais.com.AVIS D’ASSEMBLÉEEn accord avec l’article IV des règlementsde l’Association Canadiennedu Charolais, vous êtes officiellementavisé de la (52) cinquantedeuxième Assemblée Annuelle etConvention de l’Association Canadiennedu Charolais, qui aura lieu lemardi 14 juin, 2011 à partir de BestWestern, Charlottetown, I.P.E.NOTE : Seuls les membres actifs eten bonne règle sont autorisés à voterlors d’une réunion de l’Association,et chaque membre actif ou sa procurationaura un seul vote ; seulementun membre actif et en bonne règlepeut représenter par procuration unautre membre et aucun membre nepeut représenter plus de trois (3)autres membres. Un membre enbonne règle est un membre ne contrevenantà aucun des règlements del’Association, qui ne possède pasdes arriérés de paiement auprès del’Association, que ce soit ses cotisationsde membres ou d’autressommes, et qui n’est pas suspendupar l’Association.dans la région de Dijon de la France.Seulement deux délégués de chaquepays qui sont membres du « CharolaisInternational » peuvent être présents.Nos délégués seront le président del’association, Lyle Bignell, et NeilGillies. Chaque pays doit presenterles exposés techniques sur unematière qui est décidée par le paysd’accueil. La matière de 2011 est lesgénomiques. Le congrès mondial ducharolais est tenu tous les deux ans etapprovisionne davantage à une visitationtouristique du pays d’accueil. Laversion 2012 est au Royaume-Uni enjuin avec des visites en Angleterre, auPays de Gales, en Écosse et nord Irlande.Cet événement est ouvert àtout le monde et tout est bienvenu.Un autre événement qui sera ungrand succès est la Conférence et l’Expositionde l’Association Canadiennede la Jeunesse du charolais seronttenues à Saskatoon, SK le 20 au 23juillet 2011. D’autres détails sont fournisplus tard en cette édition. C’est unévénement fantastique de famille etl’enthousiasme de la jeunesse est certainementcontagieux. J’invite fortementdes membres, des fervents ducharolais, des amis, des voisins, et lescurieux à être présents en tant que jeunesimpliqués fournissent une passionqui est contagieuse.Recommandé comme un doit voir !Une information importante est lesformulaires de demande pour lesbourses d’étude de Dale Norheim etde l’ACC sont disponible à toute personneinscrite dans l’éducation postsecondaire.Le demandeur doit avoireu une certaine participation avec l’industriedu charolais. L’applicationsera jugée par le Comité d’exportationde la jeunesse d’éducation (OEIL) cetautomne. Des applications doiventêtre soumises à l’ACC avant le 15 octobre2011. Les formes sontdisponibles sur le site Web de l’ACC.MEMBRES DE 25 ET 40 ANSSi vous avez été un membre de l’associationcanadienne du charolais pendant25 ou 40 années veuillezcontacter le bureau (403) 250-9242 oupar courriel jcummer@charolais.com.ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DU CHAROLAIS – FORMU-LAIRE DE PROCURATIONJe, _________________________ du __________________________ étant unmembre actif en bonne règle de l’Association Canadienne du Charolais,par la présente, nomme __________________ en tant que mon mandataireà voter et me représenter lors de l’Assemblée Annuelle de l’ACC, qui auralieu le 14 juin 2011, ainsi que lors de toute(s) ajournement(s) de celle-ci.Signé le _______ jour du mois de _________________, 2011._________________________________________Signature et numéro de compte du membre18 Charolais Banner • May 2011

GUEST EDITORIALIs CCYA Worth It?Cam SparrowI got involvedin the Juniorprogram throughmy family’sCharolaisinterest. When I was twelve, thefamily attended the SaskatchewanCharolais Association Picnic andJunior Show at Beechy. I wasintroduced to other Charolais juniorsfrom across the province and becamefriends with many. The next twoJunior Shows and Provincial Picnicswere held at Floyd Glass’s near PrinceAlbert and at the Deroo family farmnear Unity. I attended these notbecause my famly wanted me to, butbecause I felt I had to be there and bepart of the industry.My strongest memory of the BeechyJunior Show was of the showmanshipclass. Dale Norheim was the judgeand I was intense and keen. In hiscomments he called me cocky and I’venever forgotten it. I never reallyunderstood what he meant and had toquestion my parents about it later, butit was good to hear. It made me thinkabout what I was doing.When I was in my twenties, becausethe junior age was 25 then, I attendedan American Junior Show in 1986.Eight of us went to learn how they rantheir program so we could design aprogram in Canada. We thought thecompetition was long with a lot ofemphasis on classroom activities andcompetition. We felt the programneeded to be more fun if we wantedto get kids enthused to attend.Clint Robertson, Victor Rosso,Kevin Boon, Brent Allison, ElliotMacGregor, Kim Rintoul and LornaMacMillan and I attended the U.S.conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Wecame home with lots of plans for aCanadian organization. Victor Rossospearheaded the group and aconference was held in Olds, Albertain 1987. It is interesting to see howmany of the group and those thatattended in Olds are still involved inthe cattle business.I went to work for a Hereford outfitand it took me away from theCharolais industry for a few years.Now I have kids involved in 4-H andI wanted them involved in the CCYA.Mostly because of the type of peopleit attracts – grounded, solid peoplewith good interests. It keeps theminterested and involved in cattle. Itgives them a reason to keep up andkeep learning. I saw a definite changein their interest after their firstconference. It has kept one of mydaughters in 4-H longer than if shehadn’t gone to CCYA. She had funand her interest grew through theparticipation with other kids. I haveeven seen their school friends change.Their friends have to have interests intheir lives other than boys and tvs.It’s important to cultivaterelationships that will broaden theirinterests in healthy ways. CCYA madeit cool, or okay to be a farm kidinterested in cattle.The program has also instilled aninterest in the genetic part of thebusiness. Now when the CharolaisBanner comes, they pick it up to seewho is doing what and who is beingwritten about. They just have moreinterest overall.Attending as a parent is awesome.They do such a great job of having theolder kids help the younger kids. Kidshave to do it instead of parentsstanding over them telling them whatto do. For many kids, this is their firstexperience working with cattlewithout parental help. When theseniors help the juniors, the kids havemore fun and take ownership of theirwork. For many it is the only timethey can feel like it is theiraccomplishment.Parents get to sit back and watchtheir kids grow. They do things atCCYA they would never do at homewithout grumbling. It gives them somuch confidence to be able to dothings without their parents.When my kids come home from aconference, they talk about the seniorsthat helped them the most and tookthe time to talk to them. I know that itwill help my kids be better seniorsbecause they understand theimportance of helping others. Theyhave first hand knowledge of what itmeant to them.The people that made this programwhat it is, really need a big pat on theback. It is a really great program. Theemphasis is not on competition, orwinning the show; it is on the fun andfriendship the kids make along theway. When the kids win a judgingclass, they know it is because they didit. It means so much more to them.By not having parents to rely onduring the week, the kids areencouraged to step out of their shell.They have to learn to interact withpeople and speak for themselves.My kids participate in 4-H andmany years their steers are bought bythe same people. This winter we hadthe buyers come out for supper onenight. The kids sat and visited withthem all evening. When we went tothe barn, they went to the barn. Theinteraction never stopped. The buyerswere astounded at the kids interestand ability to hang out with adults. Alot of this ability comes from theirparentless interaction at CCYA. It hassuch a huge affect on their confidence.It is another reason I feel stronglythat CCYA Alumni should be asked tojudge future conferences. We give allof these kids all of this confidence andability to judge and they don’t get touse it for many years. They shouldcontinue to use it and grow in largercapacities. It’s a good training groundfor larger shows.Another great thing about CCYA isthe borderless activity. Kids fromacross Canada to participate as onegroup, there are no competitions thatput kids from one province againstkids from another province. Theemphasis is on fun and friendship andthrough this they gain a big educationin life and in cattle.Charolais Banner • May 2011 19

CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION NEWSProgram UpdatesBrandon Sparrow, TreasurerIt’s that time ofyear again – thecows are headedto pasture,school is out (forUniversity anyways!) and the annualsummer highlight, CCYA Conferenceand Show registration form is ready tobe filled in! In just a few short monthsyouth from across Canada will bejoining together for another great timeat CCYA 2011 in Saskatoon, SK. Thedates for this year’s conference areWednesday July 20 to Saturday July23. The organizing committee has afun-filled week planned for allattendees that guarantees anotherexciting conference. But before youstart filling in the registration form,make sure to remember that theannual Essay Competition is alsounderway. This is a great way to earnsome cash and polish up on yourwriting skills. This year the CCYANational Board decided to make thetopic the same for all age categories,and it is: “Why Charolais?”This topic is wide open tointerpretation so the essays should beinteresting for the judges to sortthrough! The deadline for applying isJune 1 so check out the website(youth.charolais.com) for all theinformation including prize money &rules and regulations.Registration forms for this year’sconference must be mailed to KatieMacMillan by June 15, and all theinformation can be found on the nextcouple of pages. As well, pleasereview all the rules and regulations soyou are familiar with the conferenceand show before attending. Werecommend all members arrive nolater than 1 p.m. on Wednesday, forthat is when the fun will begin, as wekick off the conference with a neweducational quiz!A big thank you goes out inadvance to all the sponsors andbreeders who have committed tosupporting our show. The conferencecannot run without your sponsorship,and we thank you for your donations.If there are any questions pleasedon’t hesitate to contact myself, orany member of the organizingcommittee and we will be glad toassist you. July is just around thecorner and I look forward to seeingeveryone in Saskatoon for anothermemorable CCYA Conferenceand Show!CCYA National Boardcharolaisyouth@gmail.comPresident: Michael Hunter780-581-9005 • mike_hunter40@hotmail.comVice-President: Russell Gallellirussellgallelli@live.caTreasurer: Brandon Sparrowbis265@mail.usask.caSecretary: Candace Alexandercandace641@hotmail.comDirector: Luke Marshallfutureal@telusplanet.netDirector: Kirstin Sparrowkp.sparrow@hotmail.comDirector: Autumn Jacksona_jackson_22@hotmail.comDirector: Michael Hoggtopcharolais@hotmail.comCCYA 2011 Conference ExecutivePresident: Brandon SparrowVice-Pres: Sarah WeinbenderSecretary: Kirstin SparrowTreasurer: Katie MacMillanCCYA Provincial PresidentsAB: Russell Gallelli 403-804-7442MB: Haylan Jackson 204-564-2547ON: Candace Alexander 519-353-5029SK: Brandon Sparrow 306-292-9820CCYA Provincial AdvisorsSK: Darwin Rosso 306-693-2384ON: Katrina Coughlin 613-897-0044MB: Erin Jackson 306-251-0492AB: Loretta Paget 780-877-3985Youth Coordinator: Katrina Coughlinkatrina_coughlin@hotmail.comOBITUARYReginaldOram passedaway April 25that the age of 87.Reg and BettyOram raisedseven children on the Valley's EndRanch at Central Butte, Saskatchewan.They were pioneers in the Charolaisbusiness and all their survivingchildren are still involved inAgriculture with many of theirgrandchildren having participated orstill participating in the CanadianReginald Oram1923 – 2011Charolais Youth Association. Reg issurvived by Betty, his wife of over 60years and children Murray, KathyMartin, Judy MacMillan, Kerry, KimHarder and Mark, plus 20grandchildren and just the beginningof many great grandchildren.IS CCYA WORTH IT, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19As parents we we get to sit andvisit, learn about each others programsand watch the kids. Yes, we help outwhere necessary, holding animals forthem to judge, etc., but it’s help thatdoesn’t interfere with their growth.I know that even from my shortinvolvement with Charolais Youth inmy younger days, I have made lifelongcontacts and friends in theindustry. I know the same is true formy kids. They talk through theinternet with kids across Canada.They have a common interest thatallows a friendship to develop. Eachyear they look forward to seeing theirfriends and making new ones.If you wonder if the program isworth the investment, without adoubt the answer is yes. The benefitsare more than you can imagine.20 Charolais Banner • May 2011

Canadian Charolais Youth Conference & ShowBuckle down in the Bridge cityJuly 20-23rd, 2011 • Prairieland Park Ag Centre • Saskatoon, SKAgendATuesday, July 1912:00 - 8:00 ..........................................Cattle begin to arriveWednesday, July 208:00 - 1:00 ................Cattle Arrive/Weigh-In/Registration(PLEASE ARRIVE PRIOR TO 1:00 P.M.)12:00 - 1:00 ....................................................................Lunch1:00 - 4:00 ........................Intro Meeting/Educational Quiz4:00 - 5:00 ......................................................................Chores5:00 - 6:00......................................................................Supper6:00 ........................................................Welcome and MixerThursday, July 218:00 - 9:00 ..................Breakfast/Morning Announcements9:00 - 12:00 ..............................................Individual Judging12:00 - 1:00 ....................................................................Lunch1:00 - 4:00 ..........................Team Judging/Team Marketing4:00 - 4:30 ......................................................................Chores5:00 ............................................Keep and Cull and SupperFriday, July 228:00 - 9:00 ..................Breakfast/Morning Announcements9:00 - 12:00..............................Group Photo/Showmanship12:00 - 1:00 ....................................................................Lunch1:00 - 4:30 ............Team Grooming/Individual Marketing4:30 - 5:00 ......................................................................Chores4:30 -5:00 ................................................Provincial Meetings5:00 ..............................Supper and Activities at Floral HallSaturday, July 238:30 - 9:30 ..................Breakfast/Morning Announcements10:00 - 11:00 ......................................Team Grooming Finals11:15 - 12:00 ..............................Provincial Meetings/AGM12:00 - 12:45 ..................................................................Lunch12:45 - 1:00 ..............................................Closing Ceremony1:30 - 4:00..........................................................Conformation4:30 - 5:00 ........................................Chores/Cattle Released6:30 ....................................Banquet and Awards Ceremony* Schedule is subject to changeAccommodATionsTravelodge Hotel 1-888-278-4209Block Code: CG316EFour Points Sheraton 306-933-9889The Travelodge Hotel is the host hotel for theconference and the location of the awards banquet. Blocksof rooms have been reserved at both hotels under theCanadian Charolais Youth Association and will be helduntil June 15, 2011.If you wish to camp, there are fully serviced campingsites available at Prairieland Park at $40 for the week.TrAnsporTATionThe Saskatoon International Airport is 5 minutes from thehost hotel. Please inform Brandon Sparrow of your travelitinerary if you are flying to Saskatoon and transportationcan be arranged if needed. There is also a free airportshuttle for the Travelodge Hotel.For more information contact:Brandon Sparrow – C: 306.292.9820E: bis265@mail.usask.caKatie MacMillan – C: 306.716.1953E: kam841@mail.usask.cadonations for the silent auction would begreatly appreciated from anyone to helpraise funds for the conferenceplatinum sponsorsSaskatchewan Charolais AssociationSaskatoonLivestockSalesCharolais Banner • May 2011 21

CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATIONCONFERENCE AND SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONSCOMPETITION RULES1. Entry The Canadian Charolais Youth Association (CCYA) show and Conference is open to all youth membersin Canada or foreign countries who are registered members of their respective associations. Canadian membersmust have paid their $15.00 active membership fee to the CCYA or their $25 active membership fee to theCCA to be able to participate in the conference (see http://youth.charolais.com/membership for moreinformation). CCYA members may include their $15 membership fee with their application form for theConference and Show. Registration for the Conference enters the youth members in all competitions.2. Ages Ages The age division for the competitions will be: Junior: 12 and under; Intermediates: 13-16 years;Seniors; 17-21 years, as of January 1 of the current year.3. Photography Competition The photography competition is open to all participants. The photograph mustbe taken by the youth member exhibiting it. Photos should depict the purebred or commercial Charolaisindustry. 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 photoentry to the conference and enter when you register. Only one photo per exhibitor will be accepted. Picturesentered 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 youthsubmitting it. The artwork must depict something directly related to the Charolais industry. It cannot containphotographs. Any medium may be used: pencil, crayon, pastel, paint, fabric, wood, clay, etc. Originality is thekey. Presentation and/or framing are encouraged but no points are awarded on this basis. Artwork must bebrought to the conference and entered when you register. Only one entry per exhibitor will be accepted. Thehighest placing between photography and artwork competitions will be used in aggregate and scholarshippoints. 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 ownanimal, it must be used for the competition. Showmanship will be a non-fit/dry-brush competition; animalsthat have been fitted will not be allowed to be used for the competition. The assigned ring marshal’s decisionwill be final.6. Team Grooming Competition The team grooming competition will be twenty minutes in length. Teamsof junior, intermediate and senior participants will be arbitrarily made prior to the show. Yearling heifers will beused exclusively for the competition. Heifers are to be washed and clipped prior to the competition butdressing prior to commencement will result in disqualification. Teams will be evaluated on the use ofequipment, knowledge, skill, involvement, final appearance and presentation of the heifer. The judge will selectup to three teams in each split to bring their heifer back to compete for the overall title. Teams that qualify forthe final, if available, will have an hour to groom an unclipped animal. If not available, teams will have anadditional 5 minutes per team to touch up the original animal in the show ring. The use of unethical orartificial 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 teamjudging. This will be chosen at the time of registration. Teams will be made up of two members who are in thesame age category. Teams will be made prior to the conference, but the committee reserves the right to modifyteams based on actual attendance.a. Team Selling. Each team will have approximately 5-7 minutes to sell an animal, embryo, semen or relatedproduct 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. Ifexpected to judge two classes, in the first class one team member will be responsible for the ring-person dutiesand the other will place the class and give a set of oral reasons to the audience. In the second class the teammembers will alternate positions.8. Individual Marketing Individual Marketing Individual marketing evaluates participant’s ability to promotea product (or service). Time is given at the conference; participants are not permitted to use/submit materials inadvance. Forty-five (45) minutes will be given for individuals to prepare their marketing campaignJunior:Individuals are given a choice of individual selling, or developing promotional item - one of: a radioad, or a magazine ad. Tape recorders and art supplies will be provided for the ads. Forty-five (45) minuteswill be given for individuals to prepare their marketing campaign.Intermediate: Participants will be required to compare and critique two advertisements of the samemedium, and will be judged on logic and effectiveness. Participants will be judged in originality, andcontent. 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/servicewill be selected by the organising committee prior to the conference. A set of questions will be provided asa template for the plan, as well as necessary background information. Forty-five (45) minutes will be givenfor individuals to prepare their marketing plan. Plans will be submitted in writing and will be judged onlogic, clarity, creativity and originality, and effectiveness.For Intermediates and Seniors the top 5 participants, based on their written marketing piece, may be asked toreturn 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 femalesin the herd on the criteria of past performance and appearance. Members will be given EPD’s and a farm basedscenario according to the competitors age category, as developed by the judge prior to competition, and will beexpected to select three females from a pen of five. A class will be held by the judge prior to the competition toexplain 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, andbull calves. Participants will be expected to complete written reasons on three classes and oral reasons on oneclass, as determined by the organizing committee. The time limit for each class will be 20 minutes.11. Oral Reasons Members will compete individually by presenting one set of oral reasons on previouslyjudged steers, yearling heifers or bull calves. Only junior members will be allowed to refer to their judging cardswhile giving their oral presentation. There will be a time limit of two minutes.12. Herdsmanship Competition The organizing committee will group youth exhibiting with those youthwithout cattle at the Conference and Show. This allows for juniors without cattle to help those with cattle andto meet new people. All members are encouraged to help keep their alley swept and clean and to help oneanother out. Teams will be limited to a maximum of six members and will be made by organizers according tothe youth members’ experience/age and the number of animals to be cared for by the team. A select group ofunknown judges will be monitoring the activities of the participants and will compare notes to pick the winners.22 Charolais Banner • May 2011All 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. Aselect group of unknown judges will be monitoring the activities of the participants and will compare notes topick the winners. Members will be evaluated in their respective age categories. A ballot will be filled out byCCYA 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 conferenceand show. Eligibility requirements are listed in the CCYA Policies and Procedures, section 21. The amount ofeducation award monies will be $1800, with $1000 for 1st, $500 for 2nd and $300 for 3rd place, based on thebreakdown of the following competitions: Judging (40% - 10% steers, 10% heifers, 10% bull calves,10% oral reasons), Ambassador 20%, Showmanship 10%, Photography or Art (best of) 5%, Keep and Cull10%, Individual Marketing 15%.15. Aggregate Competition Members will compete for the aggregate award in each of the three agedivisions. 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 secondplace winners in each division will be awarded belt buckles to recognize their accomplishments. Additionalmonies may be awarded at the discretion of the Conference and Show organizing committee.16. Conformation Classes Offereda. Bull Calf born in 2011b. Heifer Calf born in 2011c. Yearling Heifer born in 2010d. Commercial Yearling Heifer born in 2010 (visible Charolais crossed).e. Female born in 2009 with natural 2011 calff. Female born in 2008 or previous with natural 2011 calf.Specials:g. Bull calf progeny from Genetics program, born in 2011.h. Heifer calf progeny from Genetics program, born in 2011.i. Yearling heifer progeny from Genetics program, born in 2010.j. Female born in 2009 from Genetics program, with natural 2011 calf.k. Female born in 2008 or previous from Genetics program, with natural 2011 calf.l. Best purebred, designated, red factor animal in the show.The overall champion female class will consist of the champions from classes B, C, D, E & F.Entry deadline is June 15, 2011 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 exceptionof conformationCONFERENCE AND SHOW REGULATIONS1. Absolutely NO parent/adult participation will be allowed. Barn bosses and ambassador volunteerswill be monitoring the barn, wash rack, and tie-out areas at all times. Any parent/adult participation may resultin a deduction of aggregate and scholarship points from the youth member in question. Senior members areencouraged 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 thegrounds. 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 cattlebut 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 findingother youth to help them show.6. The entry fee is $15 per class. 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 thesafety of the other participants, the owner will be asked to remove the animal from the show barn. The BarnBoss will have final say.9. A bedding base will be provided to all participants. Exhibitors will be responsible for their own feed for theduration 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 orduring any show activities. Failure to comply with this rule will result in immediate disqualification and removalfrom 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 tailheads, 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 certificateis 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 toparticipate in all events may be disqualified from all competitions and show, and forfeit any prizes or awardsthat they may have otherwise earned.14. The show shirt is expected to be worn for conformation, showmanship and team grooming. Name tags areto be worn at all times.15. The hosting CCYA Conference and Show Organizing Committee, Agricultural Society, or any of the showadvisors or volunteers is not responsible for loss, injury or accident to animals, property or humans for theduration of the Conference and Show.16. By submitting the entry form and signing the Code of Conduct, the youth member agrees to abide by allthe above rules and regulations for the competitions and the cattle show. A group of adult advisors, includingthe Youth Coordinator have been appointed by the hosting Conference and Show Organizing Committee toenforce the rules and regulations. The hosting CCYA Conference and Show Organizing Committee has thepower to, at any time, intervene to settle disputes or clarify the rules.

ccYA 2011 conference & show officiAl regisTrATion formName: ............................................................................................................................................................Birthdate: ..........................Address: ................................................................................................................... Town: ...................................................................Postal Code: ............................... Email Address: .......................................................................... Tel: ..............................................# of Conferences Attended: ............ Allergies (asthma, dietary restrictions, etc.) ...........................................................................Individual Marketing Competition – Juniors only have a choice between: (Check One)❑ Individual Marketing ❍ Magazine Ad or ❍ Radio Ad (time and materials will be provided) or ❑ Individual SellingTeam Event (choose one) ❑ Team Selling or ❑ Team JudgingT-Shirts: Youth (Circle size) XS (2-4) S (6-8) M (10-12) L (14-16) XL (18-20) Adult (Circle size) Sm Md Lg XL XXLWind Pants: Youth (Circle waist size) Sm: 24 Md: 26 Lg: 28 XL: 30Adult (Circle waist size) Sm: 26-28 Md: 30-32 Lg: 34-36 XL: 38-40 XXL: 42-44Mail entries by June 15th to:Katie MacMillan, Box 460, Asquith, SK S0K 0J0 • Make cheques payable to Saskatchewan Charolais Youth Association* Separate cheque required for CCYA Membership ($15.75) payable to CCYALivestock RegistrationDo you want your family as one herdsman group or in mixed groups? ❑ One Group ❑ Mixed GroupsClass Name/Tattoo Registration # Birthdate Entry FeeCANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATIONCODE OF CONDUCTThe Canadian Charolais Youth Association strives to promote respectful behavior in all areasof its Conference and Show by youth participants and parents.Both the participant andtheir parents/guardian must sign this form prior to the youth participating in any CanadianCharolais Youth Association Conference and Show.As a participating youth in the Canadian Charolais Youth Association I agree to abide bythe 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 andregulations of the host facility/motel.4. Recognize the integrity of the judges and officials and respect the difficulty of theirdecisions 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 theConference 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 OFCONDUCT, THAT I WILL FORFEIT ANY PRIZES/AWARDS I MAY HAVE EARNED, AND I WILLBE REMOVED FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE CONFERENCE AND SHOW.I ALSO UNDER-STAND THAT I MAY BE SUSPENDED FROM ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING YEAR’S SHOWAND CONFERENCE.MY REINSTATEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOW/CONFERENCE WILLBE REVIEWED BY THE CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION NATIONAL BOARDOF DIRECTORS/THE CANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANDTHE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE.YOUTH PARTICIPANTDate .................................................................................................................Signature ..........................................................................................................Print Name of Participant ..................................................................................AS PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) OF THE YOUTH PARTICIPANT, I HAVE READ ANDUNDERSTAND THE ABOVE RULES AND BY MY SIGNATURE, AM INAGREEMENT WITH THIS CODE OF CONDUCT.PARENT/GUARDIAN 1Date .................................................................................................................Signature ..........................................................................................................Print name ........................................................................................................PARENT/GUARDIAN 2Date .................................................................................................................Signature ..........................................................................................................Print name Parent/Guardian ..............................................................................LIVESTOCK FEE @ $20/ANIMAL $CONFERENCE REGISTRATION $150.00*CCYA MEMBERSHIP @ $15.75/EACH $ADULT REGISTRATION @ $150/INDIVIDUAL $TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $Adult Registration $150 – Children under 5 FREEName: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adults & Guests will have the opportunity to sign up for various activities orvolunteer positions at the youth registration booth.INSTRUCTIONS• All youth members attending the show are required to pay their annual CCYA membershipof $15.75 which funds the semi-annual newsletter, purchase incentive program,leadership scholarship and essay competition. Please enclose a separate cheque for thisamount payable to the Canadian Charolais Youth Association (CCYA).• Animals can be borrowed from a family who does not have a participating youth member, butONLY ONE (1) animal can be registered per participating member.• Members showing animals owned by them, their family, or a family with a participating youthmember 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 havemet all of the requirements.• A signed Code of Conduct must accompany all youth member registrations, absence of the signedform will render youth member ineligible to partake in the Conference & Show.• Registration fee is $150 per youth. This includes merchandise, meals for Wednesday supperthrough Saturday night Banquet and all competitions except the cattle show. Registration feefor Adults includes all meals and banquet ticket.• First-time participants will receive a $50 rebate from the CCYA after the conference, but shouldpay the full registration amount• Cheques should be made payable to Saskatchewan Charolais Youth Association.Charolais Banner • May 2011 23

INDUSTRY NEWSIn my last communiqué I encouragedfellow Charolais breeders to takeadvantage of obtaining additionalrevenue from the offset market overand above what they would receivefrom the generation of offsets fromtheir farms and ranches. The responsewas okay but less than expected. Someagents are receiving over $90,000 a yearand who in the agriculture industrycould not use that kind of additionalrevenue for not much work? Charolaisbreeders should be an agent even if it isfor signing up their own lands.In checking this out we were told ouragent contracts where too complicatedso we have responded and made themmuch simpler. I hope that many of youtake advantage of the opportunity,especially as other provinces are now inthe process of instituting a programsimilar to Alberta.You also need to be aware that justbecause an individual province doesnot have a program in place that thereare major organizations working onVikse Family Farm “Tip The Scale”Angus & Charolais Bull SaleFebruary 21, 2011 • Donalda, ABGross Average19 Yearling Bulls $88,000 $4,631Auctioneer: Ron PedersonThis was the first offering ofCharolais bulls for the new breeders,the Vikses. The Vikses have hosted avery successful Red Angus sale for anumber of years. They addedCharolais to their operation to helpservice their clients and it went oververy well with buyers selecting bothAngus and Charolais bulls.High Selling BullsLot 21, VFF SANCHEZ 34X (Polled,103 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired by SparrowsSanchez 715T, out of a KBKLocomotive 6L daughter. Sold for$6,750 to Paradice Ranch, Medicine Hat.getting farms signed up so that whenthere is a program, they will alreadyhave suppliers in place to providesaleable offsets. The biggest aggregatorin Alberta was signing up farms as earlyas 2005 even though the program didnot take effect until the summer of 2007.British Columbia has a program inplace but it only affects governmentagencies at the moment. They aremoving to have industry included by2012. Saskatchewan is moving slowlybut it is certainly expected theirprogram will be in place later this year.It is expected that it will mirrorAlberta’s program with small changesto reflect the different eco zones thatexist in Saskatchewan. Manitoba is alsomoving forward with a program oftheir own and we have submittedrequested feedback as to how theirprogram should look and operate. It isexpected they will have their programin place by 2012 as well. We do not atthis time have a real feel for the rest ofthe country but there is no doubt,24 Charolais Banner • May 2011Carbon Offset UpdatesLot 27, VFF TIME OUT 2X (Polled,96 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired by SDCTime Out 88T, out of an HTAWhitehot 105A daughter. Sold for$6,750 to JNL Ranch, Chinook.Lot 26, VFF TIME OUT 39X (Polled,106 lb. BW, 36 cm SC), sired by SDCTime Out 88T, out of a Chardel Turbo964J daughter. Sold for $5,700 to JimWeller, Daysland.Lot 41, VFF DETONATOR 8X(Polled, 83 lb. BW, 35 cm), sired bySOS Polled Detonator 8M, out of anM6 Grid Maker 104 daughter. Sold for$5,900 to Hand Hills Ranching, Linden.Lot 22, VFF SANCHEZ 9X (Polled,86 lb. BW, 42.5 cm), sired by SparrowsSanchez 715T, out of a JWKImpressive D040 daughter. Sold for$5,500 to Hand Hills Ranching.Lot 38, VFF FREDOM 23X (Polled,programs will be looked at, especiallyin Ontario, as they are the secondlargest polluter in Canada next to AB.Now aside from additional protocolsthat will be approved this year foragriculture, the biggest change to theprogram is happening at the end of thisyear in regards to look back. At presentif an operator has all the necessarydocumentation for any specific protocolthey can actually claim back to 2002. Atthe end of this year that will changeand the created offsets will only beeligible for current years and on a goforward basis. If anyone has notclaimed for their offsets, you will losethe look back opportunity and leave aconsiderable amount of money on thetable. This not only affects the farmoperator but also agents or potentialagents. The time to get involved is now,do not wait.Please do not hesitate to contact mefor additional information.Jack HoldsworthSullivan Lake CharolaisCHAROLAIS ADDITION A SUCCESSVikse Family Farm “Tip The Scale”Angus & Charolais Bull SaleJim Weller selected ahigh selling bullTrent Abraham, HandHills Ranching was avolume buyer taking3 high selling bulls107 lb. BW, 35 cm), sired by SVYFreedom PLD 307N, out of a ChardelTurbo 964J daughter. Sold for $5,500to Hand Hills Ranching.Lot 37, VFF FREDOM 13X (Polled,102 lb. BW, 34 cm), sired by SVYFreedom PLD 307N, out of a BKJBuckarro 836H daughter. Sold for$5,000 to Blake Alton.

P&H Ranching Co. Ltd 1st EditionBull SaleFebruary 12, 2011 • Innisfail, ABGross Average39 Two Year Old Bulls $182,200 $4,671Auctioneer: Don RaffanAfter 75 years of selling bulls byprivate treaty and consignment sales,P&H held their own annual bull sale.They had a great set of two year oldbulls on offer. Most of the bulls weresold to repeat customers buying involume. With this being the first salethey wanted to honor the memory ofDuane’s father, Gordon Parsonage, SoDuane donated the proceeds of lot 13to the Red Deer Hospice Society andthe Innisfail Pro Rodeo saddle broncriding. With donations and the sale ofthe bull, over $18,000 was raised.High Selling BullsLot 6, PH WYOMING WIND 91W(Polled, 105 lb. BW, 44 cm), sired byLKPR Challenger 208M, out of a PHDel Rio 621F daughter. Sold for $8,400to Church Ranches, Balzac.Lot 1, PH WYOMING WIND 102W(Polled, 105 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired byLKPR Challenger 208M, out of anSVC Heza Targetpower 25E daughter.Sold for $7,000 to Church Ranches.OBITUARYRon was bornand raised on thefamily homesteadnorth west ofStettler. Hesettled next doorto the family farm where he becameone of the founding and mostinfluential members in the early daysof the Canadian Charolais industry.The CharRouse Ranch with the CRherd letters, was well known into the70s. Sir Charrouse Bacchus 16Z was ahighly used bull in the artificialinsemenation industry. Ron andCharlotte’s Charolais career took themGREAT FIRST SALEP&H Ranching Co. Ltd 1st EditionBull SaleLot 8, PHWYOMING WIND54W (Polled, 90 lb.BW, 41 cm), sired byLKPR Challenger208M, out of an SVCHeza Targetpower25E daughter. Soldfor $6,300 to LittleValley View Ranch,Forestburg.Lot 13, PHGordon Churchbought the 2 highselling bullsWYOMING SMOKE 69W (Polled, 95lb. BW, 39.5 cm), sired by JDJSmokester J1377P, out of a LKPRChallenger, 208M daughter. Sold for$5,500 to Rey Creek Ranch, Merrit, BC.Lot 3, PH WYOMING WIND 64W(Polled, 96 lb. BW, 42 cm), sired byLKPR Challenger 208M, out of a PHCowtown PLD 13M daughter. Sold for$5,400 to Highway 21 Feeders, Acme.Lot 5, PH WYOMING WIND 13W(Polled, 92 lb. BW, 43cm), sired byLKPR Challenger 208M, out of anSVC Heza Targetpower 25E daughter.Sold for $5,300 to Valley Of HopeCharolais, Innisfail.Lot 9, PH WYOMING THUNDER77W (Polled, 86 lb. BW, 42.5 cm), siredby LT Thundering Wind 5200P, out ofan SVC Heza Targetpower 25Eto live in Arkansas for a decade in the70s where they made many morelifelong friends. The family had awonderful and memorable timeworking in the Charolais industry inthe United States and Canada. Ronand Charlotte and the girls returnedto Central Alberta in the 80s for hisremaining years. In business, as in life,he was always a gentleman of pride,morals, truth and integrity.While Ron did numerous thingsthrough the years, the one thing thatremained constant was being part ofthe agricultural industry. What heenjoyed most were his quiet momentsLittle Valley View Ranch bought a new herdsireHighway 21 Feeders bought 3 bullsRey Creek Ranch was the volume buyerselecting 9 bullsdaughter. Sold for $5,300 to HighRiver Colony, High River.Ron Rouse1934 – 2011on the farm/acreage where ordinarydays always turned into extraordinarytimes filled with family and friends. Ifa man’s life is measured by theamount of friends he has, Ron wasblessed with a really big life.He lived a life few are privileged toknow, in which the memories of eachday always exceeded the last. He wasproud that he could count familymembers among his very best friends.He is survived by his wife of over 40years, Charlotte, his three children,Brad; Zarina (Gavin) Ouellette andShelley Rouse, as well as onegrandchild, Jacob Ouellette.Charolais Banner • May 2011 25

AVERAGE UP OVER $900HEJ Charolais Annual Bull SaleHEJ Charolais Annual Bull SaleFebruary, 25 2011 • Innisfail, ABGross Average43 3/4 Yearling Bulls $160,100 $3,659Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.This was one of the first sales of thespring, and it was a great way to getstarted. This sale was up $944 overlast year. Bulls were sold to bothpurebred and commercial producerswith bulls going across westernCanada and one U.S. state.High Selling BullsLot 33, HEJ XCALIBER 104X(Polled, 90 lb. BW, 38 cm, Red Factor),sired by JS Freedom 2U, out of an HEJMagnum 26R daughter. Sold for$6,100 to Odden Charolais, Colombe,South Dakota.Lot 7, HEJ SOLIDARITY 24X(Polled, 108 lb. BW, 41 cm, RedFactor), sired by TR Red Smoke, out ofa Bar J Hotpoint 63F daughter. Sold3/4 interest for $6,000 to WilgenbuschCharolais and Sandrose Charolais,Halbrite, SK.Lot 1, NINA HEJ BEZINGA 1X(Polled, 98 lb. BW, 41 cm), sired bySparrows Sanchez 715T, out of anAnchor J Bart 31H daughter. Sold for$6,000 to Wilgenbusch Charolais.Lot 18, HEJ XPLORER 29X (Polled,102 lb. BW, 43 cm, Red Factor), siredby HEJ Trapper 53T, out of a MeritData Buster 73K daughter. Sold for$5,300 to Gordon Resch, Veteran.Lot 12, HEJ X-CELERANT 11X(Polled, 96 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired by TRRed Smoke, out of an HEJ Magnum26R daughter. Sold for $5,200 toColdstream Ranch,Vernon, BC.Lot 15, HEJ XTREME 76X (Polled,100 lb. BW, 43 cm, Red Factor), siredby HEJ Gigabyte 42U, out of an SDCFerrugo 45N daughter. Sold for $5,100to Gordon Resch.Gordon Resch, arepeat buyer, bought2 bullsLot 29, HEJCOGNAC 33X(Polled, 96 lb. BW,41 cm, RedFactor), sired by JSFreedom 2U, outof a Main TheRock 38Rdaughter. Sold for$5,100 to DeanVolk, Oyen.Coldstream Ranch wasthe volume buyerselecting 6 bullsJohn Wilgenbuschbought a high sellerfor himself andteamed up withSandrose Charolais onanother high sellerClear Lake Charolais 1st AnnualBull SaleMarch 5, 2011 • Tiger Lily, ABGross Average16 Yearling Bulls $39,900 $2,4933 Mature Bulls 8,500 2,88319 Bulls 48,400 2,547Auctioneer: Billy FlemingPower Point: Charolais BannerThis was the first sale for Clear LakeCharolais. A great set of bulls were onoffer and were sold to local producers.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 1, ACC SCREAMIN EAGLE105X (Polled, 92 lb. BW, 37.5 cm),sired by SVY AD Invincible 748T, outof a S$ Montana Silver daughter.Sold for $5,000 to Darren Breitkreitz,Fort Assiniboine.Lot 24, CLEAR LAKE JR MORGAN22X (Polled, 102 lb. BW, 36.5 cm),SOLID LOCAL SUPPORTClear Lake Charolais 1st AnnualBull Salesired by Pro-CharCPTN Morgan 8U,out of an EXL TradeWind 472P daughter.Sold for $3,400 toMichael Percy,Barrhead.Lot 12, ACC ELI124X (Polled, 102 lb.BW, 37 cm), sired byACC Hercules 31R,out of a Hicks Lex13L daughter. Soldfor $3,250 to Keith Schole,Pichardville.Corner CreekCharolais was avolume buyer taking4 bulls home toMayerthorpeLot 27, ACC NIGHTSTER 107X(Polled, 102 lb. BW, 39.5 cm), siredby Sparrows Ransom 709T, out of anLT Bluegrass 4017 daughter. Sold for$3,000 to Horn Valley Trucking, Barrhead.Lot 4, CLEAR LAKE BLUE 10X (77lb. BW, 34.5 cm), sired by Pro-Char26 Charolais Banner • May 2011Darren Breitkreitz selectedthe high sellingbullMerv Nykoliationtook the high sellingmature bull to hisManitoba operationCPTN. Morgan 8U, out of a DAE redChandler 412P daughter. Sold for$2,750 to Corner Creek Charolais,Mayerthorpe.High Selling Mature BullPRO-CHAR CPTN. MORGAN 8U(Polled, 45cm), sired by HarvieRedemption 36P, out of a GXR MrCarlo 2E daughter. Sold for $3,500 toTri-N Charolais, Lenore, MB.

SALE UP $1,200Beck Farms Bull SaleBeck Farms & McCoy Cattle Co. 2ndAnnual Bull SaleFebruary 26, 2011 • Regina, SKGross Average2 Two Year Old Bulls $7,800 $3,90028 3/4 Yearling Bulls 117,300 4,08030 3/4 Lots $125,100 $4,068Autioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.This second annual sale whichagain featured Charolais bulls fromBeck Farms, Lang, along withGelbvieh & Hereford bulls fromMcCoy Cattle Co., saw a bigger, moreactive bidding crowd than last year.This, along with bulls selling tofurther distances, pushed the averageup with no Charolais bulls sellingunder $3,000.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 22, BECK'S TORCH 034X(Double Polled/s, 825 lb. 205 DW, 98YW EPD, 1,335 lbs., 37.5 cm), sired byBeck's Ricky Bobby 10S, out of a WinnMans The Game 102L daughter. Soldfor $5,100 to Downie Lake Colony,Maple Creek.Lot 19, BECK'S GENERAL029X(Double Polled, 51 WW EPD,1,370 lbs., 38 cm), sired by SparrowsAuthentic 6S, out of a Winn Mans TheGame 102L daughter. Sold for $5,000to Delbert Nostadt, Kendal.Lot 23, BECK'S FREEZE 035X(Polled, 872 lb. 205 DW, 1,427 lb. 365DW, 39 cm), sired by HTA Rhapsody390N, out of a Sparrows Alliance 513Gdaughter. Sold for $4,900 for 3/4interest to Prairie Sky Farms, Avonlea.Lot 26, BECK'S HEAT 038X (DoublePolled, 1,395 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired byBeck's Ricky Bobby 10S daughter, outof a Sparrows Cossack 11L daughter.Sold for $4,800 to Henderson Farms,Lumsden.Lot 21, BECK'S FIRE 033X (DoublePolled, 803 lb. 205 DW, 1,345 lbs., 43cm), sired by HTA Rhapsody 390N,out of a Sparrows Alliance 513Gdaughter. Sold for $4,800 to DylanWilliams, Glenavon.Lot 2, BECK'S SIZZLE 003X (DoublePolled, 95 lb. BW, 1,470 lbs., 40 cm),sired by Sparrows Panama 826U, outof a Winn Mans The Game 102LLloyd Daniel boughta new herdsireDelbert Nostadt tookthe second high sellerMike Litofer ofDownie Lake Colonyselected four bullsDylan Williams wasvolume buyer takingfivedaughter. Sold for $4,800 to WhiteLake Colony, Nobleford, AB.37th Annual High Country Bull SaleMarch 5, 2011 • Pincher Creek, ABGross Average18 Yearling Bulls $65,700 $3,65024 Two Year Old Bulls 85,000 3,54142 Lots $150,700 $3,588Auctioneer: Frank JenkinsHigh Selling YearlingsLot 44, CTP MR YOUR DESTINY120X (Polled, 99 lb. BW), sired by LAERevolver 502R, out of a Pro-CharGauge 7 L daughters. Sold for $5,000to E. Piegin. Consigned by TurnbullCharolais, Pincher Creek.Lot 41, CTP MR TAKE OFF 43X(Polled, 110 lbs BW), sired by LAERevolver 502R, out of an MFSW ChiefAVERAGE UP $30037th Annual High CountryBull Sale5N daughter. Sold for 4,500 to E.Piegin. Consigned by TurnbullCharolais.Lot 75, JS HANDYMAN 7X (Polled,104 lb. BW), sired by FFBB Lariet PLD828U, out of a JS Merit’s Chiefton226K daughter. Sold for $4,000 toWaterton Colony. Consigned bySproule Charolais, Pincher Creek.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 63, JS GRANITE 24W (Polled,94 lb. BW, Red Factor), sired by HEJRed Granite 90T, out of a JS Hansome114M daughter. Sold for $5,200 to LinkRanch. Consigned by SprouleCharolais.Lot 52, JS RED PIERCE 10W(Polled, 80 lb. BW, Red Factor), siredby JWX RedPierce 54T, out ofan MGM Merlotdaughter. Sold for$5,100 to LinkRanch. Consignedby SprouleCharolais.Lot 56, JSNITEHAWK 16W(Polled, 88 lb. BW,Black), sired byMIB NitehawkSteve Quintonpurchased a high sellingtwo year old bull107N, out of a JS Merit’s Chiefton226K daughter. Sold for $4,300 toChar-Maine Ranching, Cardston.Consigned by Sproule Charolais.Charolais Banner • May 2011 27

Charolais Power Bull Sale 2011March 10, 2011 • Veteran, ABGross Average18 Yearling Bulls $86,500 $4,80576 Two Year Old Bulls 269,800 3,55094 Lots $356,100 $3,790Auctioneer: Dan SkeelsOnce again these three breeders puttogether an outstanding set ofyearling and two year old bulls. Withsuch a large selection, producers cameto buy in volume, this helped to keepthe average strong throughout theentire sale.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 3, FOOTPRINTS SIR 6X (Polled,94 lb, BW, 38 cm), sired by LLWDouble Take PLD 104H, out of aMidway Red Reflection 66J daughter.Sold for $6,900 to Jason Paulgaurd,Provost. Consigned by FootprintFarms, Esther.Lot 6, FOOTPRINTS SIR 9X (Polled,85 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired by SparrowsBirmingham 758T, out of a DRDSaskatchewan Wind 5J daughter. Soldfor $6,500 to Fawcett Cattle Co. Consort.Consigned by Footprint Farms.Lot 9, FOOTPRINTS SIR 15XVOLUME BUYERS DRIVE DEMANDCharolais Power Bull Sale 2011(Polled, 96 lb. BW,40 cm), sired bySparrowsBirmingham 758T,out of an SVSMastercard 2Mdaughter. Sold for$5,600 to MarvinBird, Veteran.PFRA bought 9 bullsConsigned byFootprint Farms.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 45, FAWCETTS MECCA 57W(Polled, 104 lb, BW, 40 cm), sired bySparrows Mecca 134R, out of an MVXCougarhill Hank 720G daughter. Soldfor $7,000 to Footprint Farms.Consigned by Fawcett Cattle Co, Consort.Lot 85, LEGL DIESEL 95W (Polled,103 lb. BW, 41 cm), sired by StauffersDiesel 106R, out of a PCC Beefmaker333N daughter. Sold For $6,600 toNester Ranching, Cessford. Consignedby Letniaks Charolais, Consort.Lot 100, LEGL BEEFMAKER 141W(103 lb.BW, 37 cm), sired by PCCBeefmaker 333N, out of a HopewellSkyforce 615F daughter. Sold for$6,300 to Nester Ranching. ConsignedANOTHER GOOD SALELouber Farm Bull SaleNester Ranchingwas a volume buyertaking 5 bullsTravis Foot, FootprintFarms bought thehigh selling two yearold bullTrevor and Brad Fawcett selected a highselling yearlingby Letniaks Charolais.Lot 39, FAWCETTS MECCA 45W(Polled, 112 lb. BW, 42 cm), sired bySparrows Mecca 134R, out of an MVXCougarhill Hank 720G daughter. Soldfor $6,000 to Nester Ranching.Consigned by Fawcett Cattle Co.Louber Farm Bull SaleMarch 5, 2011 • Ste-Marie, QCGross Average29 2/3 Yearling Bulls $103,050 $3,473Auctioneer: Luc BretonThe Bernard Begin family sawinterest from across the countryand solid support from within Quebecto have another good sale. Theseyearling bulls with just a bit more ageare in strong demand.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 2, MR LOUBER WINNER 817W(Polled, 1/2 French, 101 lb. BW, 70%LMY, 1,627 lbs., 36 cm), sired byVirgil, out of a Sparrows Eldorado361L daughter. Sold for $14,000 for2/3 interest to Wilgenbusch Charolais,Halbrite, SK; Elder Charolais,Coronach, SK and Forsyth Charolais,Eriksdale, MB.Lot 6, MR LOUBER BLANCO 784W(Double Polled, 98 lb. BW, 101 YWEPD, 22.7 Milk EPD, 1,587 lbs., 36cm),sired by LT Rio Blanco 1234 P, out ofan SCM Montana Marbler G216daughter. Sold for $6,700 to ClaudeLemay, St-Gerard des Laurentides.Lot 14, MR LOUBER TOP DOG860X (Polled, 92 lb. BW, .7 BW EPD,25.4 Milk EPD, 1,402 lbs., 39 cm), siredby Pleasantdawn Top Dog 71S, out ofan LT Rio Blanco 1234 P daughter.Sold for $4,750 to Patrick Jalbert, Ste-Germaine Boule,Abitibi West.Lot 4, MR LOUBER 153R-796W(Double Polled, 98 lb. BW, 57 WW28 Charolais Banner • May 2011EPD, 103 YWEPD, 1,656 lbs.,41 cm), sired byLoub Mr LouberSkymont 153R,out of a 2UPPeugeotdaughter. Soldfor $4,600 toDanny Bergeron,St-FerdiandD'Halifax.Lot 1, MRLOUBER FRENCHGLADIATOR 793W (Polled, 1/2Repeat customer ClaudeLemay purchased thesecond high sellerFrench, 107 lb. BW, 1,565 lbs.), siredby Snoopy, out of an SCM MontanMarbler G216G daughter. Sold for$4,250 to J.P. Quirion, St-HonoreDe Beauce.

ANOTHER TOP SALEA. Sparrow Farms Bull SaleA.Sparrow Farms Bull SaleMarch 11, 2011 • Vanscoy, SKGross Average2 Two Year Old Bulls $6,600 $3,30048 Yearling Bulls 233,000 4,85450 Lots $239,600 $4,792Auctioneer: Mike FleurySale Consultant: T Bar C Cattle Co.Multitudes of repeat customerswere back to select from the consistentoffering put forth by the Sparrowfamilies. Nine bulls sold to purebredbreeders from Ontario to Alberta andinto the U.S.A. while many of thegood commercial producers werespending over $5,000 to get a Sparrowbull.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 18, SPARROWS PATRIOT 24X(Polled, 111 lb. BW, 822 lb. 205 DW, 54WW EPD, 101 YW EPD, 1,495 lbs., 38cm), sired by ABC Latoro 263G, out ofa Sparrows Alliance 361L daughter.Sold for $19,000 to Reese Cattle Co.,Didsbury, AB.Lot 4, SPARROWS STANFORD 4X(Double Polled, 95 lb. BW, 889 lb. 205DW, 1,496 lbs.), sired by SparrowsEldorado 361L, out of a SparrowsCerveza 106S daughter. Sold for$10,500 to White Heather Charolais,Crossfield, AB.Lot 37, SPARROWS CALAMAR47X (108 lb. BW, 809 lb. 205 DW, 54WW EPD, 1,485 lbs., 37.5 cm) , siredby ABC Nuevo, out of a SparrowsAlliance daughter. Sold for $9,500 toWhite Lake Colony, Nobleford, AB.Lot 48, SPARROW HAMPTON 70X(Double Polled, Red Factor, 882 lb. 205DW, 23.6 Milk EPD, 1,435 lbs., 43 cm),sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, outof a Wawedash Eastwood 7Ldaughter. Sold for $6,750 to WellsCharolais, Conde, SD.Lot 13, SPARROWS THORNTON19X (98 lb. BW, 99 YW EPD, 1,416 lbs.,38 cm), sired by ABC Latoro 263G, outof a Sparrows Eldorado 361Ldaughter. Sold for $6,750 to Salty LakeRanch, Watrous.Lot 14, SPARROWS MAGNUM 21X(Polled, 87 lb. BW, -1.1 BW EPD, 1,387lbs., 40 cm), sired by SparrowsEldorado 361L, out of a Winn MansLanza 610Sdaughter. Sold for$6,600 to WhiteHeatherCharolais.Lot 36,SPARROWSSELKIRK 53X (91lb. BW, -.6 BWEPD, 49 WWEPD, 1,344 lbs., 36cm), sired by ABCRob Ross selected twofor their WhiteHeather operationNuevo, out of an ABC Latoro 263Gdaughter. Sold for $6,500 to DustinHarty, Edam.Lot 8, SPARROWS SULTAN 10X(Polled, -1.4 BW EPD, 20 Milk EPD,1,502 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Winn MansLanza 610S, out of a SparrowsAlliance 513G daughter. Sold for$6,400 to Dudgeon-Snobelen Land &Cattle Co., Ripley, ON.Lot 1, SPARROWS WESTFIELD 1X(Double Polled, 87 lb BW, -.5 BW EPD,876 lb. 205 DW, 1,560 lbs., 38.5 cm),sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, outof a Sparrows Cerveza 106S daughter.Sold for $6,300 to Denise Boggust,Paynton.Lot 29, SPARROWS MIDLAND 37X(108 lb. BW, 22.8 Milk EPD, 1,505 lbs.,39 cm), sired by ABC Latoro 263G, outof a Sparrows Cossack 11L daughter.Sold for $6,200 to White Lake Colony.Jerry Hofer of WhiteLake Colony purchasedtwo high sellersRick Klassen was avolume buyer againBarry & Simone Reese added the high sellerto their good Alberta herdJason & Nina Wells took at red factor bull tothe U.S.A.Repeat buyers Denise Boggust & Steve Hartybought againRAISE YOUR HERDS PROFILE AND VALUEBe a part of the 45th Annual Herdsire Edition. Call today! 306.546.3940Charolais Banner • May 2011 29

SALE UP $900Horseshoe E Bull SaleHorseshoe E Charolais Bull SaleMarch 12, 2011 • Moose Jaw, SKGross Average8 Two Year Old Bulls $35,600 $4,45040 1/3 Yearling Bulls 169,800 4,21048 1/3 Lots $205,400 $4,250Auctioneer: Chris PoleyA good active bidding crowd filledJohnstone Auction Mart to purchasefrom this long time program. Eightbulls sold to breeders from Ontario toAlberta with commercial producersfrom across the province purchasingthe rest.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 45, LAE WASHINGTON 950W(3rd Gen. Polled/s, 95 lb. BW, 1,930lbs., 44 cm), sired by SparrowsSanchez 715T, out of a SparrowsEldorado 361L daughter. Sold for$6,000 to Sydney Smailes, Orkney.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 23, LAE X-CEPTIONAL 46X(3rd Gen. Polled, .3 BW EPD, 92 YWEPD, 1,390 lbs., 38 cm), sired bySparrows Eldorado 361L, out of anHTA Platinum 676S daughter. Sold for$9,500 for 2/3 interest to RossoCharolais, Moose Jaw & Wood RiverCharolais, McCord.Lot 5, LAE X-TREME BLUE 12X(3rd Gen. Polled, 86 lb. BW, 818 lb. 205DW, 1,510 lbs.), sired by LT Bluegrass4017 P, out of a Sparrows Eldorado361L daughter. Sold for $8,200 toRoger Lanoie selected two for theirpurebred operationDudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle,Ripley, ON.Lot 17, LAE X-PLOSIVE 29X (3rdGen. Polled, 81 YW EPD, 25.3 MilkEPD, 1,595 lbs., 39 cm), sired bySparrows Sanchez 715T, out of anMNE Exclusive 17E daughter. Sold for$8,000 for 2/3 interest to BorderlandCattle Co., Rockglen.Lot 8, LAE X-ACT-O-MUNDO 18X(Double Polled, .3 BW EPD, 1,540 lbs.,39 cm), sired by Sparrows Sanchez715T, out of a Sparrows Eldorado361L daughter. Sold for $6,500 toLanoie Bros. Charolais, St. Victor.Lot 2, LAE X-TRA BLUE 6X (Polled,88 lb. BW, -1.8 BW EPD, 1,440 lbs., 40cm), sired by LT Bluegrass 4017 P, outof an HTA Platinum 676S daughter.Sold for $6,000 to R Bar Charolais,Weldon.Lot 12, MNE X-CALIBUR 2X(Polled, 848 lb. 205 DW, 1,615 lbs., 36cm), sired by Sparrows Eldorado361L, out of an M6 Grid Maker 104 PDavid Esmondpurchased threebulls for $14,300Sydney Smaillesbought the two highselling two year oldbullsMurray Blake & Darwin Rosso teamed up onthe high selling bullLes & Sandra Eremenko bought three bullsfor their Maple Creek operationET daughter. Sold for $5,200 to DavidEsmond, Eyebrow.OBITUARYDon Domespassed awayFebruary 11th, 7months and 11days after beingdiagnosed withlung cancer. He is survived by hiswife Barbara; son John (Monica);daughters Michelle (Adrian) Bomok;Stacey (Travis) Kolenosky; fourgrandchildren and his parents Georgeand Martha Domes.Don was a great outdoorsman wholoved farming and hunting andfishing. Their home has many trophyhorns he had enjoyed getting with hischildren. They started in the Charolaisbusiness in 1986 and with his familyDonald Domes1951 – 2011were very active showing and sellingin the 1990s. A female they raised JDBTeardrop 13C was BOSS Show Femaleof the Year in 1996. They weremembers and marketed cattle throughthe Hub Breeders group and theNorth West Bull Sale in Lloydminster.Don always had a smile and alaugh that made him a joy to know.30 Charolais Banner • May 2011

AVERAGE UP AGAINNorthern Alliance Bull Sale13th Annual Northern AllianceBull SaleMarch 18, 2011 • Spiritwood, SKGross Average2 Two Year Old Bulls $7,900 $3,95032 Yearlings 106,900 3,34134 Lots $114,800 $3,376Auctioneer: Jerry KanewischerMartens Cattle Co., Glenbush, hadthe high average in this three breedsale once again. Three bulls with theMXS prefix sold into purebredoperations and a solid repeatcommercial base selected the rest.Eight sons of Erixon's Spitfireaveraged $4,261.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 26, MXS HEADLINE 904W(Polled, 102 lb. BW, 874 lb. 205 DW,1,463 lb. 365 DW, 2,065 lbs., 43 cm),sired by Bar J Silverado 14S, out of anLT Wyoming Wind 4020 Pld daughter.Sold for $4,400 to Dale Jacobson,Glenbush. Consigned by MartensCattle Co.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 4, MXS RIGHT TIME 16X(Polled, 94 lb. BW, 949 lb. 205 DW,1,685 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Erixon’sSpitfire 127T, outof an MXSVermillion 524Rdaughter. Sold for$7,000 to Pine BluffCharolais, Love.Lot 6, MXS THEGREAT ONE 26X(98 lb. BW, .2 BWEPD, 883 lb. 205DW, 1,400 lbs., 38cm), sired by siredWendall Westonpurchased the thirdhigh sellerby Sparrows Alcatraz, out of an MXSAlgonquan 506R daughter. Sold for$6,000 RHM Ranching, Marwayne, AB.Lot 8, MXS TOP GUN 32X (Polled,858 lb 205 DW, 92 YW EPD, 1,490 lbs.,43 cm), sired by MXS Algonquan506R, out of an SOS Polled Detonator8M daughter. Sold for $5,750 toBricney Stock Farm, Maidstone.Raymond & Betty Paschke purchased thehigh selling bullFEWER BULLS – AVERAGE UPRegina Bull Sale106th Regina Bull SaleMarch 13, 2011 • Regina, SKGross Average2 Two Year Old Bulls $7,100 $3,55015 Yearling Bulls 57,450 3,83017 Lots $64,550 $3,797Auctioneer: Brent CareyThere were four Charolaisconsignors to this long running sale.Numbers were down but the saleaverage was up over $700. In total 117bulls of six breeds sold to average$3,599.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 92, CHARHEAD MISTER MEL1X (Polled, Red Factor, GrandChampion Bull, 832 205 DW, 1,596lbs., 44 cm), sired by MEL CharheadsVerdi 73T, out of a Morroe's Hank1130L daughter. Sold for $6,200 toQu'Appelle Trails Ranch, Eyebrow.Consigned by Charhead Ranch,Indian Head.Lot 95, CHARHEAD MISTER MEL25X (Polled, Red Factor, 103 lb. BW, 81YW EPD, 1,430 lbs.), sired byWrangler On Fire 49T, out of aPrairiewind Kairo 29U daughter. Soldfor $5,600 to Dean Degelman, Odessa.Consigned by Charhead Ranch.Lot 97, CHARHEAD MISTER MEL29X (Polled, Red Factor, 90 lb. BW, .3BW EPD), sired by Wrangler On Fire49T, out of of Charhead's Martel 7Pdaughter. Sold for $4,500 to GalenKeller. Consigned by Charhead Ranch.Lot 80, SKW PRESTON 48X(Polled/s, Res. Grand Champion Bull,85 lb. BW, -2.2 BW EPD, 985 lb. WW,1,466 lbs., 41 cm), sired by SparrowsBirmingham 758T, out of a PleasantDawn McGwire 265J daughter. Soldfor $4,200 to Murray & Judy Foster,Birch Hills. Consigned by Creek'sEdge Land & Cattle, Yellow Creek.Lot 77, SKW ANTONIUS 77X(Polled, 90 lb. BW, -1.7 BW EPD, 890lb. WW, 1,378 lbs.), sired by EC NoDoubt 2022P, out of a WJR Stone Cold316J daughter.Sold for $4,000 toFuture Farms,Innisfail, AB.Consigned byCreek's EdgeLand & Cattle.David Esmondpurchased the highseller along withtwo othersDean & Elmer Degelman bought the secondhigh sellerCharolais Banner • May 2011 31

NUMBERS AND AVERAGE UPFamily Tradition Bull Sale8th Annual Family Tradition Bull SaleMarch 17, 2011 • Dropmore, MBGross Average7 Two Year Old Bulls $23,000 $3,28641 1/4 Yearling Bulls 155,750 3,77648 1/4 Lots $178,750 $3,705Auctioneer: Ward CutlerSale Manager: Transcon Livestock Corp.Rolling D Charolais, Dropmore andHigh Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis, hadanother very good set of bulls on offerthat found homes from Ontario toAlberta with six bulls going to breedpurebred cows. Five Simmentalyearling bulls also sold averaging$3,220.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 17, HBSF EXPRESS 77X (Polled,Red Factor, 102 YW EPD, 27.2 MilkEPD, 1,500 lbs., 38 cm), sired by HTADurmax 642S, out of a Moore's Lariat136L daughter. Sold for $14,000 toKruk Charolais, Souris. Consigned byHigh Bluff Stock Farm.Lot 1, HBSF EXTRA 2X (Polled, 1/2French, 53 WW EPD, 93 YW EPD,1,650 lbs., 39 cm), sired bySilverstream Performer P38, out of anMVX Cougarhill Hank 720G daughter.Sold for $13,750 for 3/4 interest toPleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake.Consigned by High Bluff Stock Farm.Lot 28, ROLLING D JOHNNYCASH 4X (Double Polled, 95 lb. BW,55 WW EPD, 102 YW EPD, 1,535 lbs.,43.5 cm), sired by HTA Bravia 855U,out of an F&F HH Rambler 2111 ETdaughter. Sold for $6,250 for 3/4interest to Clear Lake Charolais, TigerLily, AB. Consigned by Rolling DCharolais.Lot 29, ROLLING D CADILLAC17X (Double Polled, 851 lb. 205 DW,1,500 lbs., 41 cm), sired by HTA Bravia855U, out of a Snowpoint Pol Unltd710F daughter. Sold for $5,500 to BarM7 Farms, Eriksdale. Consigned byRolling D Charolais.Lot 43, ROLLING D SAGEBRUSH74X (Double Polled, 55 WW EPD, 809lb. 205 DW, 1,550 lbs., 38 cm), sired byHTA Bravia 855U, out of a SparrowsVendetta 14H daughter. Sold for$5,500 for 3/4 interest to R & GMcDonald Livestock, Sidney.Consigned by Rolling D Charolais.Lot 40, ROLLING D LAREDO 41X(Double Polled, Red Factor, 1,535 lbs.,37 cm), sired by HTA Pursuit 646S,out of an MVX Couarhill Hank 720Gdaughter. Sold for $4,750 to J.S. Ranch,Warren. Consigned by Rolling DCharolais.Lot 44, ROLLING D SABRE 82X(Double Polled, 90 lb. BW, 1,425 lbs.,38.5 cm), sired by HTA RedConnection 743T, out of a SparrowsEldorado 361L daughter. Sold for$4,700 for 3/4 interest to LonesomeEagle Farms, Ste. Anne. Consigned byRolling D Charolais.Brian Kruk purchasedthe high sellerDoug Hines was thevolume buyer takingseven for $18,200Tim Facette & John Fitzgerald bought JohnnyCashTrent & Ashley Hatch selected the secondhigh sellerAllan McDonald came with his son Ron whoadded a high seller to his purebred herdAVERAGE UP OVER $900Buffalo Lake Charolais Bull SaleBuffalo Lake Charolais Bull SaleMarch 17, 2011 • Stettler, ABGross Average27 Yearling Bulls $101,100 $3,74419 Two Year Old Bulls 67,800 3,56846 Lots $168,900 $3,671Auctioneer: Allen McMillanWhat a difference a year can make.This sale was up $941 over last year.Most of the bulls were sold to repeatbuyers all within 75 miles of Stettler.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 6, BLC BLINDSIDE 9X (Polled,99 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired by RGPSenator 761S, out of a DBAR Survivor220M daughter. Sold for $5,600 toBrian Garlock, Youngstown.Lot 26, BLC SENTINAL 47X (99 lb.BW, 40.5 cm), sired by RGP Senator761S, out of an RGP Real Estate 129Rdaughter. Sold for $5,300 to JamesFord, Youngstown.Lot 14, BLC WORLD SERIES 28X(Polled, 90 lb. BW, 35.5 cm), sired by32 Charolais Banner • May 2011

New Country Livestock & GuestsBull SaleMarch 14, 2011 • Bashaw, ABGross Average33 3/4 Yearling Bulls $161,550 $4,7862 Two Year Old Bulls 11,100 5,55035 3/4 Lots $172,650 $4,829Auctioneer: Brent CareyPowerPoint: Charolais BannerFour of the most progressivebreeders once again put together agreat set of bulls. Most of the bullswere sold to repeat buyers bothcommercial and purebred breeders.This sale produced the high sellingbull of the spring.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 36, CML DIABLO 2X (Polled, 91lb. BW, 40 cm), sired by SparrowsSanchez 715T, out of a Merit Vintage4065P daughter. Sold 3/4 interest for$31,000 to Thomas Ranch, Harold, SD,and Polzin Cattle Co., Darwin, MN.Consigned by McLeod Livestock,Cochrane.Lot 21, GRANT’S PLAYBOY 3X(Polled, 92 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired byJDFJ Playboy 85U, out of a Maple LeafBenchmark 501R daughter. Sold for$10,750 to Elder Charolais, Coronach,SK. Consigned by Grant Farms,Bowden.Lot, 3 DBAR TEMPTED 25XHIGH SELLING BULL THIS SPRINGNew Country Livestock & GuestsBull SaleTroy Thomas and Chirs Polzin selected thehigh selling yearling(Polled, 104 lb.BW, 39 cm), siredby LT Bluegrass4017, out of a 2UPPeugeot daughter.Sold for $6,700 toSalstrom Farms,Ponoka.Consigned by Salstrom Farms boughtNew Country a high selling yearlingLivestock, Donalda.Lot 38, CML BLOCKBUSTER 4X(108 lb. BW, 37 cm), sired by SparrowsSanchez 715T, out of an MXSVermillion 527R daughter. Sold for$5,300 to Hawkview Charolais,Calgary. Consigned by McLeodLivestock.Lot 26, GRANT’S SYNERGY 41X(Polled, 113 lb. BW, 36 cm), sired byDBAR Synergy 721T, out of an AnchorJ Bart 31H daughter. Sold for $5,100 toLouber Farm, Ste-Marie, PQ.ABT Cattle Co. was the volume buyer taking4 bullsRon & Mike Elder selected a high selling bullConsigned by Grant Farms.Lot 30, CIRCLE CEE NOTORIOUS16X (Polled, 102 lb. BW, 35 cm), siredby LHD Cigar E46, out of a SparrowsAlliance 513G. Sold for $5,100 to ABTCattle Co., Ponoka. Consigned byCircle Cee Charolais, Lamont.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 28, Top Grants Chavez 944W(Polled, 105 lb. BW, 45 cm), sired bySparrows Sanchez 715T, out of anMVX Cougarhill Hank 720G daughter.Sold for $7,600 to Demarah Farms,Bowden. Consigned by Grant Farms.BUFFALO LAKE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 32Baldridge Fasttrack 82F, out ofa RGP Senator 761S. Sold for$5,100 to Brian Garlock.Lot 1, BLC STETSON 4X (98lb., 40 cm), sired by SparrowsCaracas 230S, out of an SCRMagic 640 daughter. Sold for$4,600 to James Ford.Lot 3, BLC SUDDENIMPULSE 6X (Polled, 80 lb. BW,38 cm), sired by RGP Senator761S, out of a BLC Permafrost36P daughter. Sold for $4,500 toMerv Teows, Stettler.High Selling Two Year OldsLot 37, RPJ EXL TRITON918W (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 41cm), sired by Sparrows Sanchez715T, out of an EVC Lightwind28J. Sold for $4,500 to StanNatisted, Stettler.Lot 41, CWW WHOPPER14W (104 lb, BW, 42 cm), siredby NAV Preston 14P, out of aMoore’s Sir Lancelot 108Ldaughter. Sold for $4,300 to TimDuncan, Big Valley. Consignedby Wilkie Ranch, Big Valley.Merv Teows bought ahigh selling bullCharolais Banner • May 2011 33

Rollin' Acres & Patton CharolaisBull SaleMarch 19, 2011 • Hanover, ONGross Average4 Two Year Old Bulls $14,300 $3,57521 Yearling Bulls 79,550 3,78825 Lots $93,850 $3,754Auctioneer: Carl WrightSale Consultants: Carl Wright andColin MontroyHigh Selling Two Year Old BullLot 22, PCFL BUDLITE 1W (FullFrench, 90 lb. BW, 22.9 Milk EPD,2,250 lbs.), sired by PITT Prince, out ofa PCFL Maximilian 106G daughter.Sold for $4,800 to Blake Marchant,Cartwright, MB. Consigned by Rollin'Acres Charolais, Shelburne.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 1, ROLLIN ACRES OH YEAH8X (15/16 French, Toronto Royal BullCalf Champion, 98 lb. BW, 13 monthweight 1,450 lbs., 39 cm), sired byPCFL Ultimate 14R, out of a PCFLNorduff 38H daughter. Sold for $8,000to Whiskey Hollow Cattle Co.,FIRST SALE A STRONG ONERollin' Acres & Patton CharolaisBull SaleNorwood & Loval Farms, Warkworth.Consigned by Rollin' Acres Charolais.Lot 4, PCFL CHIEFTAN 25X (FullFrench, 95 lb. BW, 757 lb. 205 DW, 10month weight 1,209 lbs., 41 cm), siredby PCFL Whisky-Jack 21T, out of aPCFL Rio Grande 32M daughter. Soldfor $6,200 to Echo Springs Charolais,Hawkstone. Consigned by PattonCharolais, Shelburne.Lot 3, PCFL BISMARK 136W (FullFrench, 98 lb. BW, 764 lb. 205 DW, 14month weight 1,445 lbs., 40 cm), siredby PCFL Wrangler Magic 26T, out of aPCFL Maximilian 106G daughter. Soldfor $6,000 to Stephens Charolais,Moosomin, SK. Consigned by PattonCharolais.Lot 13, PCFL CAVALIER 12X (FullFrench, 89 lb. BW, 11 month weight1,261 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired by PCFLWildfire 9T, out of a PCFL Tucson 23Pdaughter. Sold for $4,500 to FredDeNoer, Lucknow. Consigned byPatton Charolais.Lot 7, WHISKEY HOLLO XTREME7X (Polled, .9 BW EPD, 760 lb. 205AVERAGE UP $700P Bar 3 Bull SaleKelly Stephens took abull back toSaskatchewanBlake Marchantbought the highselling two year oldGord & Shauneen Tomlinson consigned andteamed up on the high selling bullDW, 11 month weight 1,220 lbs., 43cm), sired by ACC Hercules 31R, outof a Baldridge Fasttrack daughter.Sold for $3,900 to Greg McCracken,Roseneath. Consigned by WhiskeyHollow Cattle Co., Norwood.P Bar 3 Charolais 40th Annual Bull SaleMarch, 18, 2011 • Medicine Hat, ABGross Average56 Yearling Bulls $173,900 $3,10516 Two Year Old Bulls 59,800 3,73772 Lots $233,700 $3,245Auctioneer: Don PeacockThis sale features the largestselection of Charolais bulls insouthern Alberta. The sale was up$700 over last year. Most of the bullswere sold to many time repeat buyers.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 1, P-3 MR SPECIALIST 0-4X(Polled, 88 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired byHBSF Specialist 108U, out of a WCRPrime Cut 764 Pld daughter. Sold for$5,200 to Paradice Ranch, Seven Persons.Lot 41, P-3 MR TRI-N 0-121X(Polled, Red Factor, 82 lb. BW, 34.5cm), sired by Tri-N Santos PLD 48S,out of an HEJ Ripper 66P daughter.Sold for $4,900 to Park Livestock,Medicine Hat.Lot 45, P-3 MR RIPPER 0-130X(Polled, Red Factor, 96 lb. BW, 37 cm),sired by HEJ Ripper 66P, out of anMSW Y2K. Sold for $4,700 to BignellCattle Co., Youngstown.Lot 15, P-3 MR WESTERN SPUR 0-54X (Polled, 98 lb. BW, 37.5 cm), siredby KMAC Cigar Spur 23T, out of anMSW Y2K daughter. Sold for $4,500 toCharworth Charolais, Balzac.Lot 48, P-3 MR TRI-N SANTOS 0-137X (Polled, Red Factor, 94 lb. BW, 40cm), sired by Tri-N Santos PLD 48S,out of an MSW Craven Red 29Mdaughter. Sold for $4,500 to TravisDuncan, Warner.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 65, P-3 MR RIPPER 9-113WDarryl & Grant Shuttleworth, CharworthCharolais selected a new herdsire(Polled, Red Factor, 84 lb. BW, 40 cm),sired by P-3 MR Pleasant Dawn 7-112T, out of an HEJ Ripper 66Pdaughter. Sold for $5,300 to HawkHaven Ranch, Compeer.Lot 62, CSS SIR NAVIGATOR 54W(Polled, 102 lb. BW, 42 cm), sired byPCC Navigator 403P, out of an CSS SirClear Cut 14N daughter. Sold for$4,800 to Haystock Grazing, Hayes.34 Charolais Banner • May 2011

11 BULLS TO PUREBRED HERDSPleasant Dawn Bull SalePleasant Dawn Charolais 9th AnnualBull SaleMarch 19, 2011 • Virden, MBGross Average3 Two Year Old Bulls $9,700 $3,23344 1/3 Yearling Bulls 167,050 3,76847 1/3 Lots $176,750 $3,734Auctioneer: Ward CutlerSale Manager: By LivestockThis solid program producing bullsfor everyone offered an all polledoffering of white, tan & red yearlingsand two year olds. Good birth weightbulls with performance sold into fourprovinces and one state, with thisbeing their highest average and mostbulls sold. Many repeat customerswere on the buyers list showingtheir previous purchases have workedfor them.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 8, PLEASANT DAWN RHINO851X (3rd Gen. Polled, National ShowClass Winner, 98 lb. BW, 24.8 MilkEPD, 1,650 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired byPleasantdawn Marshall 70P, out of anSKE Gangster 16G daughter. Sold for$8,750 for 2/3 interest to Lazy SCharolais, Beaverlodge, AB.Lot 11, PLEASANT DAWN RIO136X (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 0 BW EPD,95 YW EPD, 24 Milk EPD, 1,575 lbs.,39 cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Rio26P, out of a Pleasant Dawn Excel489M daughter. Sold for $6,600 for2/3 interest to Dog Patch Acres,Leroy, SK.Lot 1, PLEASANT DAWNMAGNUM 70X (3rd Gen. Polled, .6BW EPD, 825 lb. 205 DW, 1,625 lbs.,37.5 cm), sired by HEJ Magnum 26R, outof a PF Impressed 620 daughter. Soldfor $6,300 for 2/3 interest to Valley’sEnd Charolais, Central Butte, SK.Lot 3, PLEASANT DAWN BONUS601X (3rd Gen. Polled, Double Red, .1BW EPD, 26.4 Milk EPD, 1,550 lbs., 41cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum56T, out of a Belmont's Indiana 9Jdaughter. Sold for $5,750 to CharheadRanch, Indian Head, SK.Lot 2, PLEASANT DAWN MATCH465X (4th Gen. Polled/s, 95 lb. BW,843 lb. 205 DW, 1,665 lbs., 43 cm), siredby Pleasant Dawn Max 70S, out of aPleasantdawn Marshall 70P daughter.Sold for $5,500 for 2/3 interest toBrimner Cattle Co., Manor, SK.Lot 5, PLEASANT DAWNMAXIMUM 138X (3rd Gen. Polled, 90lb. BW, -.2 BW EPD, 1,530 lbs., 40 cm),sired by Pleasant Dawn Max 70S, outof an LT Western Edge 4057 Plddaughter. Sold for $5,400 to TurnbullCharolais, Pincher Creek, AB.Lot 50, PLEASANT DAWN EXTRA314X (3rd Gen. Polled, 889 lb. 205 DW,1,590 lb. 365 DW, 100 YW EPD, 40cm), sired by Pleasantdawn Marshall70P, out of an SKE Gangster 16Gdaughter. Sold for $5,300 for 2/3interest to Nahachewsky Charolais,Norquay, SK.Lot 49, PLEASANT DAWN MAG912X (4th Gen. Polled, 84 YW EPD,27.9 Milk EPD, 1,440 lbs., 40 cm),sired by HEJ Magnum 26R, out of aBelmont's Indiana 9J daughter. Soldfor $5,100 to Pro-Char Charolais,Glenevis, AB.Lot 14, PLEASANT DAWNARAGORN 14X (Double Polled, RedFactor, 94 lb. BW, 100 YW EPD, 1,695lbs., 41 cm), sired by Pleasant DawnAragorn 2P, out of a Pleasant DawnEveret 23L daughter. Sold for $5,000to Neil Hainsworth, Deloraine.Mic Zentner boughtthe second high sellerOBITUARYCurtis Turnbull took aherdbull to AlbertaRoy Schweitzerpurchased the highselling bullMark Oram added aherdbull to their Valley'sEnd herdDr. Melanie Roth & Kim Williamson selected ared factor bull for their Charhead operationEdgar PhilpottEdgar Philpottof Central Butte,Saskatchewan,passed awayduring the nightof April 14th atthe age of 97.Healthy and sharp to the end, he issurvived by Lily, his wife of 52 years;daughters Vionne (Reg) Stewart;Florence (Bob) Petersen; Rosalie (Ken)MacKenzie; son Bill; ninegrandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.Edgar’s cattle breeding prowessstarted in the Shorthorn breed underthe name of Butte Lee Farms and thenin 1967 and on, in the Charolais breedas first Butte Lee Farms and thenteaming up with the Orams underOram & Philpott Charolais. In 1975 hewas awarded a "Builder of the Breed"by the American ShorthornAssociation and in 2006 he wasinducted into the SaskatchewanLivestock Association Honour Roll.Charolais Banner • May 2011 35

27th Annual North Central AlbertaCharolais Breeders Bull SaleMarch 19, 2011 • Clyde, ABGross Average26 3/4 Yearling Bulls $105,400 $3,94017 Two Year Old Bulls 64,000 3,76543 3/4 Lots $169,400 $3,872Auctioneer: Travis RogersAn outstanding set of bulls was onoffer at this long running sale. A largeselection of red factor bulls helpeddrive the average up by $955 over lastyear. Bulls were sold right acrosswestern Canada.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 35, WRANGLER FRENCHIE 2X(106 lb., 37.5 cm), sired by Maple LeafMajor Jag 620S, out of an MLR MissGin JR 449P daughter. Sold for $7,400to Pro-Char Charolais, Glenevis andSandan Charolais, Erskine. Consignedby Wrangler Charolais, Westlock.Lot 22, PRO-CHAR MOHICAN 34X(Polled, Red Factor, 110 lb. BW, 37cm), sired by Wrangler Headliner28N, out of a Pro-Char Guage 7Ldaughter. Sold for $6,250 to P-3Charolais Ranch, Medicine Hat.AVERAGE UP OVER $95027th Annual North Central AlbertaCharolais Bull SaleConsigned by Pro-Charolais, Glenevis.Lot 23, PRO-CHAR CIDER 36X(Polled, Red Factor, 100 lb. BW, 37cm), sired by JWX Triple Play 34T, outof a CER Lion 32L daughter. Sold for$5,900 to Herb Johnson, Barrhead.Consigned by Pro-Charolais.Lot 26, PRO-CHAR REMINGTON26X (Polled, 108 lb., 38.5 cm), sired byPro-Char Mongo 57U, out of an SOSDetonator 8M daughter. Sold for$5,100 to Spruce View Charolais,Andrew. Consigned by Pro-Charolais.High Selling Long YearlingLot 18, PRO-CHAR PLAYER 105W(Polled, Red Factor, 95 lb. BW, 48 cm),sired by JWX Triple Play 34T, out of aGXR Mr. Carlo 2E daughter. Sold for$5,000 to Davies Livestock, MedicineHat. Consigned by Pro-Charolais.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 13, PRO-CHAR MASTER 65W(Polled, Red Factor, 100 lb. BW, 39.5cm), sired by JWX Triple Play 34T, outof a STER Platinum Navajo 2Bdaughter. Sold for $4,500 to DaviesLivestock. Consigned by Pro-Charolais.Lot 14, PRO-CHAR TP 67W (Polled,Red Factor, 96 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired bySALE TOPS AT $9,700Alameda Bull SaleBill Davies boughttwo high selling bullsDavid Prokuda,Pro-Char Charolaisteamed up withSandan Charolaison the high sellingyearlingBob Herman, P-3Ranch bought a highselling yearlingLorne Lakusta, SpruceView Charolais selecteda new herdsireJWX Triple play 34T, out of a Pro-CharGuage 7L daughter. Sold for $4,500 toKeith Yuill, Gunn. Consigned byPro-Charolais.44th Annual Alameda Bull SaleMarch 26, 2011 • Alameda, SKGross Average28 3/4 Yearling Bulls $87,400 $3,040Auctioneer: Brad KnutsenSale Manager: Norquay Auction ServicesThe three Charolais consignors tothis multi-breed sale brought outanother good set of bulls. More bullswere tried with not all finding homesbut the average staying steady withlast year. Bulls sold to the three prairieprovinces.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 20, G.BROS. HOMBRE 908X(Homozygous Polled, 93 lb. BW, 52WW EPD, 98 YW EPD, 22.9 Milk EPD,1,742 lbs., 43 cm), sired by JMBDateline 754T, out of an SVSMastercard 2M daughter. Sold for$9,700 for 3/4 interest to Char-MaineRanching, Cardston, AB. Consignedby Gilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievale.Lot 21, G.BROS. RINGLEADER914X (Homozygous Polled, 88 lb. BW,-1.3 BW EPD, 1,608lbs., 39 cm), siredby Beaver CreekRedzone 211S, outof an A-Jay's PldClassified 99Gdaughter. Sold for$4,500 to CalvinLamport,Carnduff.Consigned byWalter Morrowbought another goodone from this sale36 Charolais Banner • May 2011Gilliland Bros. Charolais.Lot 1, CHARLA MOORE MR 11X(3rd Gen. Polled, 92 lb. BW, -.6 BWEPD, 1,530 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired by SVYKaboom Pld 7113T, out of a JWX North40 55N daughter. Sold for $4,300 toWalter Morrow, Alameda. Consignedby Charla Moore Farms, Redvers.Steve Quintonpurchased the highseller over the phoneCalvin Lamport selectedthe secondhigh seller

AVERAGE UP $1,000Hi-Weigh Breeders Bull SaleHi-Weigh Breeders Bull SaleMarch 23, 2011 • Neepawa,MBGross Average50 1/2 Yearling Bulls $233,600 $4,627Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.Six leading Manitoba breederscontributed to this long running salewith bulls selling to five provincesincluding 14 to purebred operations.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 23, HTA THOR 92X (DoublePolled, 99 lb. BW, 892 lb. 205 DW,1,570 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Merit5323R, out of an SVS Nobleman 25Ndaughter. Sold for $20,750 for 3/4interest to CSS Charolais, Paynton, SK.Consigned by HTA Charolais, Rivers.Lot 35, STA GIBSON'S FINEST 3X(Double Polled/s, 97 lb. BW, 831 lb.205 DW, 26.1 Milk EPD, 1,677 lbs., 40cm), sired by SVS Nobleman 25N, outof a Dim Creek Dividend 43Mdaughter. Sold for $10,500 toCornerview Charolais, Cobden, ON.Consigned by Rocking Bar ACharolais, Rivers.Lot 40, STEPPLER DOC HOLIDAY61X (Double Polled, 1,037 lb. 205 DW,1,625 lbs., 43 cm), sired by SparrowsOakridge 66R, out of a SparrowsBerlin 30M daughter. Sold for $10,000to C2 Charolais, La Riviere. Consignedby Steppler Charolais, Miami.Lot 12, HTA SCHEEN 43X (DoublePolled, 100 lb. BW, 896 lb. 205 DW,1,682 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Merit5323R, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 Pdaughter. Sold for $10,000 to DownEast Charolais, Belleisle Creek, NB.Consigned by HTA Charolais.Lot 46, JMB DATELINE 3X (Polled,80 lb. BW, 818 lb. 205 DW, 1,679 lbs.,40 cm), sired by BXB Dateline Son65R, out of an MNE Green Light 15Gdaughter. Sold for $7,100 to BlakeMarchant, Cartwright. Consigned byJMB Charolais, Brookdale.Lot 14, HTA LISTON 45X (DoublePolled, 53 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD,1,647 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Merit5323R, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 Pdaughter. Sold for $7,000 to KeithCaul, Devlin, ON. Consigned byHTA Charolais.Lot 4, HTA NIKKEL 11X (DoublePolled, 97 lb. BW, 862lb. 205 DW, 1,694lbs.), sired by Sparrows Durango 585P,out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 Pdaughter. Sold for $6,000 to Rolling DCharolais, Dropmore. Consigned byHTA Charolais.Lot 8, HTA CEZAR 27X (DoublePolled, 97 lb. BW, 52 WW EPD, 99 YWEPD, 24.7 Milk EPD, 1,614 lbs., 43 cm),sired by HTA Scorpio 874U, out of anSVS Nobleman 25N daughter. Sold for$6,000 for 3/4 interest to Sliding HillsCharolais, Canora, SK. Consigned byHTA Charolais.Lot 33, HTA MAX 124X (Polled, 965lb. 205 DW, 110 YW EPD, 1,514 lbs.,38.5 cm), sired byKCH Remington41T, out of anHTA Whitehot105A daughter.Sold for $5,500 toAces HighCharolais,Roseneath, ON.Consigned byHTA Charolais.Blake Marchantadded a JMB bull tohis programBrett & Brian Coughlin came from Ontario tobuy the second high sellerOBITUARYJeff Cavers boughta herdbull fromSteppler CharolaisKeith Caul took abull back to northernOntarioCam & Betty Ann Stewart purchased the highsellerTom RookesThomas LyleRookes, ofManson, MB,passed awaypeacefully at theage of 57 withhis wife and loving family by his side,in Edmonton, Alberta, after losing hisbattle with cancer. Tom and DorreenRookes raised Charolais cattle underthe farm name Harmony WestwardRanch at Manson, Manitoba. A secondgeneration Charolais breeder whoseparents Bill and Lila Rookes wereearly members of the ManitobaCharolais Association and a part ofthe West Man Charolais Breedersgroup. Tom was President of theManitoba Charolais Association in1987 and was a director of theCanadian Charolais Association from1988 to 1991. Predeceased by fatherWilliam Rookes, and brother GordonRookes, he leaves behind his wife of29 years, Dorreen Rookes, his childrenEldon Spears and Kimberly (Christopher)Zapesocki, 5 grandchildren, MotherLila Rookes, and siblings Jack (Betty)Rookes, and Valerie (Gary) Watson,and numerous nieces and nephews.Charolais Banner • May 2011 37

BEST SALE YETDiamond W Bull SaleDiamond W 9th Annual Bull SaleMarch 24, 2011 • Minitonas, MBGross Average3 Two Year Old Bulls $10,050 $3,35028 Yearling Bulls $86,900 $3,10431 Lots $96,950 $3,127Auctioneer: Randy HartSale Manager: By LivestockThe Walkers of Hudson Bay,Saskatchewan have been taking bullsto the Swan River valley to have a salefor nine years now. Each year thequality of the bulls has improved andthe local customer base has solidified.This year was the best sale ever withanother nine Angus and Red Angusbulls selling to average nearly $2,700.The overall sale average was up over$600 from last year with the mostbulls ever sold.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 38, DIAMOND W BOLIVAR131W (3rd Gen. Polled, 90 lb. BW, 961lb. 205 DW, 2,100 lbs., 44 cm), sired bySparrows Bolivar 121S, out of aSparrows Cossack 11L daughter. Soldfor $4,200 to Kirby Kleiboer, HudsonBay, SK.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 3, DIAMOND W TOPCUT 37X(3rd Gen. Polled, 105 lb. BW, 885 lb.205 DW, 1,490 lbs.), sired by SparrowsBolivar 121S, out of a Granadas RedAce 17B daughter. Sold for $4,600 toJason Wenzel, Minitonas.Lot 25, DIAMOND W CAHILL 75X(3rd Gen. Polled, 101 lb. BW, 830 lb205 DW, 22.4 Milk EPD, 1,550 lbs., 38cm), sired by Sparrows Boliver 121S,out of a Granadas Red Ace 17Bdaughter. Sold for $4,200 to ClaytonWoodley, Minitonas.Lot 4, DIAMOND W DUSTER 88X(3rd Gen. Polled, 800 lb. 205 DW, 1,600lb. 365 DW, 38 cm), sired by SparrowsBolivar 121S, out of an MNE FrontRow Centre 4F daughter. Sold for$4,000 to Soura-Horan Farms,Bowsman.Lot 24, DIAMOND W CONMAN54X (3rd Gen. Polled, 90 lb. BW, 1,420lbs., 37 cm), sied by Sparrows Bolivar121S, out of a Sparrows Cossack 11Ldaughter. Sold for $4,000 to BrentHohen, Minitonas.Lot 28, DIAMOND W BOLIVAR80X (3rd Gen. Polled, 100 lb. BW, 1,400lbs., 37.5 cm), sired by SparrowsBolivar 121S, out of a SparrowsCossask 11L daughter. Sold for $4,000to Kevin & Lynn Rusk, Kenville.Kevin Wenzelpurchased one forhimself and thehigh seller for hisson JasonClayton Woodleybought the secondhigh selling yearlingMartin Horan addedanother of many totheir operationKirby Kleiboer selectedthe high selling twoyear old bullLot 32, DIAMOND W COSSACK104X (Polled, 90 lb. BW 1,420 lbs., 37cm), sired by Sparrows Bolivar 121S,out of a 4-G Windgust 970J daughter.Sold for $4,000 to Shane Spencer,Benito.HERDSIRE PROSPECTS TOP SALEMountainview Simmental,Angus & Charolais Bull SaleMountainview Simmental, Angus &Charolais Bull SaleMarch 26, 2011 • Innisfail, ABGross Average8 Yearling Bulls $39,250 $4,90612 Two Year Old Bulls 45,750 3,81320 Bulls $85,000 $4,250Auctioneer: Don ObergSale Manager: Transcon Livestock Corp.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 35, GERRARD GRANITE 8X(Polled), sired by SVY Freedom PLD307N, out of an LHD Cigar E46daughter. Sold for $8,250 to LegacyFarms, Botha. Consigned by GerrardCattle Co., Innisfail.Lot 36, GERRARD JAMBALAYA10X (Polled), sired by SVY FreedomPLD 307N, out of an LHD Cigar E46daughter. Sold for $8,000 to PackerCharolais, Chatsworth, ON.Consigned by Gerrard Cattle Co.Lot 41, GERRARD POLAMALU31X (Polled), sired by SVY FreedomPLD 307N, out of an RPJ Impressed121L daughter. Sold for $6,600 to P&HRanching, Innisfail. Consigned byGerrard Cattle Co.High Selling Two Year OldsLot 48, JSR PCC WIESER 49W(Polled), sired by Cougarhill Hank720G, out of an SVY Freedom PLD307N daughter. Sold for $6,800 toRainalta Cattle Co. Rainier. Consignedby Prairie CoveCharolais, Bowden.Lot 45, GERRARD DEDICATION33W (Polled), sired by SVY FreedomPLD 307N, out of an LHD Cigar E46daughter. Sold for $5,500 to SoderglenRanches, Airdrie. Consigned byGerrard Cattle Co.38 Charolais Banner • May 2011

Winn Man Farms 10th AnnualBull SaleMarch 25, 2011 • Winnipegosis, MBGross Average5 Two Year Old Bulls $20,350 $4,07044 Yearling Bulls 150,950 3,43149 Lots $171,300 $3,496Auctioneer: Kim CrandallThe first sons of MB Ali TradeU1059 attracted some big interest andthe four sons on offer averaged over$10,000 with a top of $25,000. Bullssold into three provinces with sixgoing to breed purebred cows.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 51, WINN MANS KANSAS9135W (Polled, 86 lb. BW, 1,845 lbs.,42 cm), sired by Winn Mans Lanza610S, out of a Winn Mans JD 338Ndaughter. Sold for $5,500 to ForsythBros. Charolais, Eriksdale.Lot 53, WINN MANS VAQUERO9139W (91 lb. BW, 14 year old dam,7th Annual Best of the BreedsBull SaleMarch 27, 2011 • Leross, SKGross Average4 Two Year Old Bulls $13,700 $3,42522 Yearling Bulls 73,800 3,35526 Lots $87,500 $3,365Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.Harcourt Charolais, Quill Lake andDog Patch Acres, Leroy once againsold a good set of Charolais bulls inthis five breed sale that saw 64 bullssell to average $3,218.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 23, DOGPATCH LIGHTHOUSE24W (Double Polled, 94 lb. bW, 2,210lbs., 41 cm), sired by Dogpatch TripleX 36S, out of a Chardel Westerly 728Gdaughter. Sold for $4,000 to NickYewsuk, Punnichy. Consigned byDogpatch Acres.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 14, DOGPATCH DETONATION10X (Double Polled, Double Red, 90SALE UP $900Winn Man Bull Sale1,700 lbs., 42 cm), sired by Winn MansLanza 610S, out of a Sire EC 20/20daughter. Sold for $4,750 to JeffNeiman, McCreary.Lot 52, WINN MANS MERIT9128W (102 lb. BW, 1,860 lbs., 43 cm),sired by Merit 7329T, out of a WinnMans Riata 514R daughter. Sold for$4,500 to Gilis Ogg, Laurier.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 20, WINN MANS SKAGGS663X (Polled, 96 lb. BW, 760 lb. WW,1,400 lbs.), sired by MB Ali TradeU1059, out of a Sparrows Durango585P daughter. Sold for $25,000 to A.Sparrow Farms, Vanscoy, SK.Lot 18, WINN MANS QUIGLEY539X (Polled, 99 lb. BW, 840 lb. WW,1,490 lbs., 42 cm), sired by MB AliTrade U1059, out of a Winn Mans JD338N daughter. Sold for $5,500 toHTA Charolais, Rivers & EverviewCharolais, Binscarth.Terry Sliworskyadded two moreWinn Man bulls tohis operationLot 19, WINN MANS SAGINAW538X (Polled, 91 lb. BW, 860 lb. WW,1,404 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired by MB AliTrade U1059, out of a SparrowsMadrid 7M daughter. Sold for $5,100to Horseshoe E Charolais, Kenaston, SK.Lot 21, WINN MANS MACDADDY264X (Polled, 102 lb. BW, 792 lb. WW,1,360 lbs.), sired by MB Ali TradeU1059, out of a Sparrows Talisman412J daughter. Sold for $4,500 to TerrySliworsky, Meadow Portage.MORE BULLS AVERAGE UPBest of the Breeds Bull Salelb. BW, .3 BW EPD, 24.9 Milk EPD,1,475 lbs., 36cm), sired by SVSNobleman 25N, out of an SOS PolledDetonator 8M daughter. Sold for$6,100 to Newhill Farms, Hague.Consigned by Dogpatch Acres.Lot 1, HBC MOSAIC 1X (DoublePolled, 87 lb. BW, 1,625 lbs., 42 cm),sired by Crystal D Pierce 40P, out of aBelmont's Indiana 9J daughter. Soldfor $4,300 to Kevin & Lisa Belof, Dysart.Consigned by Harcourt Charolais.Lot 2, HBC SANTA FE 4X (Polled,100 lb. BW, 99 YW EPD, 1,590 lbs., 41cm), sired by LKPR Challenger 208M,out of a WCR Prime Cut 764 Plddaughter. Sold for $4,100 to JohnBarsi, Melville. Consigned byHarcourt Charolais.Lot 15, DOGPATCH ATOMIC 3X(Double Polled, Red Factor, 85 lb. BW,-2.6 BW EPD, 1,600 lbs., 43 cm), siredby SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T, out of aLazy S Mr Redman 81Y daughter. Soldfor $4,100 to Doug Hines, Saltcoats.Consigned by Dog Patch Acres.John Barsi took thethird high sellerCam Sparrow boughtSkaggsKelly Neufeld selectedfive for Young Farmsof Canada at HagueLot 3, HBCCHILLIN 5X (Double Polled, 104 lb.BW, 96 YW EPD, 1,645 lbs., 42 cm),sired by RPJ En-V 625S, out of an LTWyoming Wind 4020 Pld daughter.Sold for $4,000 to R&S Slock Farms,Fenwood. Consigned by HarcourtCharolais.Lot 5, HBC TEAMSTER 8X (DoublePolled/s, 98 lb BW, -.5 BW EPD, 22Milk EPD, 1,605 lbs., 42 cm), sired bySVY Kaboom Pld 7113T, out of an LTRio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for$4,000 to Wunder Farms, Foam Lake.Consigned by Harcourt Charolais.Charolais Banner • May 2011 39

GOOD BUYING FOR THE QUALITYImpact Bull Sale3rd Annual Impact Angus & CharolaisBull & Female SaleMarch 26, 2011 • Saskatoon, SKGross Average23 3/4 Yearling Bulls $61,800 $2,602Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.McAvoy Charolais, Arelee, supplythe Charolais bulls to this sale whichis shared with Angus breeders J & SCattle and Triple L Angus. The qualityoffering did not receive the dollarsdeserved with some good buyingthroughout. Volume buyers includedthe PFRA who selected four for$10,800 and Perdue Ranching Co-opwho took three bulls for $7,800.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 76, MVY WESTERLY 108W(Polled, 110 lb. BW, 1,870 lbs., 40 cm),sired by Northbank Ben 2N, out of aPCC Balistik 441P daughter. Sold for$3,500 to Little Farms, Biggar.Lot 79, MLP WINSTEN 23W(Polled, 110 lb. BW, 84 YW EPD, 1,890lbs, 43 cm), sired by JMB Thor 735T,out of a PCC Balistik 441P daughter.Sold for $3,000 to Perdue RanchingCo-op, Perdue.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 62, MVY XPLORER 29X (Polled,96 lb. BW, .5 BW EPD, 1,420 lbs., 39cm), sired by HVA Upstate 8U, out ofan LAE Paragon 404P. Sold for $4,600for 3/4 interest to K-Cow Ranch, ElkPoint, AB.Lot 57, MVY XACT 12X (Polled/s,91 YW EPD, 23.1 Milk EPD, 1,585 lbs.,40 cm), sired by JMB Thor 735T, out ofa JDB PowerStroke 7Gdaughter. Sold for$3,400 to CharonaFarms, Asquith.Lot 63, MVYX-FACTOR 22X(Polled, 108 lb.BW, 90 YW EPD,1,470 lbs., 39 cm),sired by JMB ThorReg Little bought thehigh selling two yearold bull735T, out of a JDB Power Stroke 7Gdaughter. Sold for $3,200 to GregLovell, Elk Point, AB.Lot 55, MVY XAVIER 6X (102 lb.BW, 826 lb. 205 DW, 24.3 Milk EPD,1,570 lbs.), sired by PCC Balistik 441P,out of an RPJ Mr Elite 147L daughter.Sold for $3,000 to Stoney Ridge Ranch,Perdue.DOUGLAS LAKE VOLUME BUYER AGAINCSS Charolais Bull SaleCSS Charolais Bull SaleMarch 26, 2011 • Paynton, SKGross Average34 Yearling Bulls $122,050 $3,533Auctioneer: Brent CareyPowerPoint: Charolais BannerA cool day did not hamper thisannual sale with a large crowd onhand. This helped drive the averageup $350 over last year. Bulls were soldright across Canada with many repeatcustomers buying in volume.High Selling BullsLot 30, CSS SIR JR NAVIGATOR89X (Polled, 106 lb. BW, 39.5 cm),sired by CSS Sir Navigator 37T, out ofa SVS Model IMP 12M daughter. Soldfor $5,750 to Keith Olsen, Loon Lake.Lot 31, CSS SIR NAVIGATOR 95X(Polled 102 lb. BW, 39.5 cm), sired byCSS Sir Navigator 37T, out of an HTAStockman PLD 534E. Sold for $5,600to Clarence Leer, Makwa.Lot 27, CSS SIR JR NAVIGATOR80X (Polled, 100 lb. BW, 39.5 cm),sired by CSS Sir Navigator 37T, out ofa MXS Algonquan 506R daughter.Sold for $5,500 to WilgenbuschCharolais, Halbrite.Lot 3, CSS SIR JR NAVIGATOR 7X(Polled, 90 lb. BW, 37 cm), sired byCSS Sir Navigator 37T, out of an HTAPLD Rain 258M daughter. Sold for$4,700 to Douglas Lake Ranch,Douglas Lake, BC.Lot 7, CSS SIR NAVIGATOR 19X(Polled, 104 lb. BW, 37.5 cm), sired byPCC Navigator 403P, out of anErixon’s Bronson 208H daughter. Soldfor $4,500 to Douglas Lake Ranch.Lot 28, CSS SIR NAVIGATOR 19X(Polled, 108 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired byPCC Navigator 403P, out of an LTWyoming Wind 4020 daughter. Soldfor $4,500 to Morris Garnier,Dewberry, AB.Lot 19, CSS SIR NAVIGATOR 64X(Polled, 94 lb. BW, 37 cm), sired byPCC Navigator 403P, out of a CSS SirClear Cut 14N daughter. Sold forDouglas Lake CattleCo. took 6 bulls backto BCClarence Leer boughta highselling bullKeith Olsen selectedthe high sellingyearlingJohn Wilgenbuschbought a newherdsire$4,300 to Douglas Lake Ranch.40 Charolais Banner • May 2011

Forsyth/Tee M Jay 7th Annual Bull SaleMarch 26, 2011 • Ashern, MBGross Average2 Two Year Old Bulls $5,800 $2,90042 Yearling Bulls 123,100 2,93144 Lots $128,900 $2,930Auctioneer: Buddy BergnerSale Consultant: Kanewischer AuctionsSolid support from the commercialproducers in the interlake of Manitobasaw 11 more bulls sell this year withthe average near steady with last year.Four bulls went to breed paperedcows across Manitoba as well withForsyth Bros. Charolais, Eriksdalesupplying the high sellers.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 35, FFBB COCOA PLD 59X(Double Polled, Red Factor, 94 lb. BW,.2 BW EPD, 1,455 lbs., 42 cm), sired byElder’s Cocoa 30P, out of an Elder’sStinger 115S daughter. Sold for $5,100to Brian Olafson, Faulkner.Lot 21, FFBB CAP PLD 10X (DoublePolled, 94 lb. BW, 810 lb. WW, 1,510lbs., 41 cm), sired by WhitecapDomination 63T, out of a KeysHandyman Pld 255S daughter. Soldfor $4,900 to Albert Monkman, Lundar.Lot 46, FFBB MERIT PLD 108XMORE BULLS SOLDForsyth/Tee M Jay Bull Sale(Polled, 90 lb. BW, 87 YW EPD, 1,292lb. 365 DW, 39.5 cm), sired by Elder'sStinger 115S, out of an ABC CajaQuebrada daughter. Sold for $4,900for 1/2 interest to DH Charolais,Dauphin.Lot 28, FFBB VISION PLD 33X(Double Polled, 870 lb. 205 DW, 106YW EPD, 1,605 lbs., 42 cm), sired byWhitecap Domination 63T, out of anSOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter.Sold for $4,800 to Destiny CattleCompany, Moosehorn.Lot 23, FFBB RED BUCKLE PLD16X (Double Polled, Red Factor, 75 lb.BW, -2.7 BW EPD, 22.3 Milk EPD,1,345 lbs., 40 cm), sired by JWX SilverBuckle 524U, out of an Elder's Cocoa30P daughter. Sold for $4,800 toBeaver Creek Charolais, Virden.Lot 27, FFBB DETONATION PLD31X (Double Polled, 98 lb. BW, 83 YWEPD, 1,455 lbs., 40 cm), sired byWhitecap Domination 63T, out of anSOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter.Sold for $4,600 to LEJ Charolais,Portage La Prairie.Lot 45, FFBB DOMINATER PLD101X (Double Polled, 96 lb. BW, 830lb. 205 DW, 1,615 lb. 365 DW, 40 cm),sired by Whitecap Domination 63T,Gord Nykoliationbought a calving easeherdbullSALE UP $500Douglas Test Station SaleHans Myhrepurchased a herdbullRae & Jim Olsen added a bull to their LEJherdout of an SOS Mr Valentine Pld 39Mdaughter. Sold for $4,400 to JeremyMiller, Eriksdale.Lot 39, FFBB RED PLD 79X (DoublePolled, Red Factor, 82 lb. BW, -.3 BWEPD, 88 YW EPD, 1,370 lbs., 37 cm),sired by Elder's Cocoa 30P, out of aRolling D Spitfire 6P daughter. Soldfor $4,100 to Brian Olafson, Faulkner.Manitoba Bull Test 47th Annual SaleApril 2, 2011 • Douglas, MBGross Average18 2/3 Yearling Bulls $50,200 $2,689Auctioneer: Ward Cutler141 bulls of 9 breeds finished thetest this year. 93 were offered for salewith 81 selling for an average of$2,849 which is up over $600 from lastyear. 28 Charolais bulls from fourconsignors finished the test with a3.79 lb/day ADG and a 3.42 lb/dayWDA.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 969, EVC RED ETYMOLOGY12X (Polled, Red Factor, 92 lb. BW,4.68 lb. ADG, 26 Milk EPD, 64.7%LMY), sired by HTA RedConnection 743T, out of a PleasantDawn Morgan 15S daughter. Sold for$3,500 to Troy Reynolds, Carberry.Consigned by Everview Charolais,Binscarth.Lot 967, EVC RED CONNEXION2X (Polled/s, Red Factor, 98 lb. BW,4.3 lb. ADG, 27 Milk EPD, 65.2%LMY), sired by HTA RedConnection 743T, out of an HBCPowerdrive 406P daughter. Sold for$3,400 to Eric Linde, Hilbre.Consigned by Everview Charolais.Lot 968, EVC CAPITALIZATION 6X(Polled/s, 94 lb. BW, 4.34 lb. ADG, 26Milk EPD, 66.9 %LMY, 37.5 cm), siredby HTA Red Connection 743T, out of aPleasant DawnMorgan 15Sdaughter. Sold for$3,400 to EricLinde. Consignedby EverviewCharolais.Lot 973, EVCRED ERYTHROS26X (Polled, RedFactor, .9 BWEPD, 80 YW EPD,Kevin Boucher wonthe award for thehigh gaining bull24 Milk EPD, 38.5 cm), sired by HTARed Connection 743T, out of an HBCPowerdrive 406P. Sold for $3,200 toKen Daymond, Cypress River.Consigned by Everview Charolais.Charolais Banner • May 2011 41

GREAT FIRST SALEElder Bull SaleElder Charolais 1st Bull SaleMarch 31, 2011 • Coronach, SKGross Average34 Yearling Bulls $130,550 $3,840Auctioneer: Jerry KanewischerSale Manager: By LivestockElder Charolais cleaned out thecalving barn, moved in somebleachers and had a very successfulpower point sale. The solid set of bullswith meat and growth were displayedjust outside, in portable windbreakpens, with bulls selling to manyrepeat commercial customers and tobreeders in two provinces. Volumebuyers included the PFRA who tookfour for $13,600 & Colin Palmer whobought three for $9,400.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 1, ELDER'S SHERIFF 103X(Homozygous Polled, ET, 107 lb. BW,876 lb. WW, 1,617 lbs., 40 cm), sired byPleasant Dawn Marshall 70P, out of anLT Wyoming Wind 4020 daughter.Sold for $8,500 to Diamond WCharolais, Hudson Bay.Lot 22, ELDER'S SILVER HORIZON160X (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 109 lb. BW,26.2 MIlk EPD, 1,503 lbs., 38 cm), siredby Bar J Silverado 14S, out of anElder's Mustang 382M daughter. Soldfor $6,100 to Troy Gordon, Kisbey.Lot 31, ELDER'S PRAVUANCE187X (3rd Gen. Polled, -.8 BW EPD,103 YW EPD, 22.7 Milk EPD), sired byMXS Optimum 813U, out of a GMCRainman 1N daughter. Sold for 5,500to Forsyth Bros. Charolais, Eriksdale,MB.Lot 6, ELDER'S SILVER BAR 113X(Double Polled/s, 86 lb. BW, -1.5 BWEPD, 1,626 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Bar JSilverado 14S, out of an Elder's Cocoa30P daughter. Sold for $5,400 to Bruce& Geraldine Gibb, Lintlaw.Lot 4, ELDER'S SILVER SON 109X(.2 BW EPD, 27.2 Milk EPD, 1,548 lbs.,41 cm), sired by Bar J Silverado 14S,out of an MXS Mersyndol 211Mdaughter. Sold for $5,100 to LloydElder, Coronach.Lot 5, ELDER'S TOMMI UP 111X (-1.2 BW EPD, 26.7 Milk EPD, 1,547 lbs.,38 cm), sired by MXS Optimum 813U,out of a Chardel Frontier 852Hdaughter. Sold for $5,100 to ArloSetrum, Coronach.Lot 19, ELDER'S SILVER MOON146X (3rd Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 115lb. BW, 3.4 BW EPD, 1,505 lbs., 41 cm),sired by Bar J Silverado 14S, out of anElder's Charismatic 845J daughter.Sold for $5,000 to Garnet Marin,Radville.Lot 2, ELDER'S SILVER OLYMPIAN106X (102 lb. BW, 25 Milk EPD, 1,465lbs., 37 cm), sired by Bar J Silverado14S, out of an Elders Prairie Fire 783Hdaughter. Sold for $5,000 to PlanzFarms, Coronach.Don Railton added aherdbull to his DRDoperationTroy Gordon selectedthe second highselling bullOrland & Ivan Walker bought the high sellerLloyd Elder & Calvin Planz each bought twoGeraldine & Bruce Gibb purchased a high sellerFIVE BULLS TO TEXASSaunders Bull SaleSaunders Charolais 6th AnnualBull SaleApril 2, 2011 • Keady, ONGross Average25 Yearling Bulls $101,200 $4,048Auctioneer: Scott KuhlBlockman: Tim BullickSale Consultant: Jack McCoubreyWith the dispersal of the Andemarherd last year, this is now justSaunders Charolais and added inthis year were some Simmental bullsfrom Futures' One Simmental. Thesale average was up a whopping$1,100 with five top selling bulls goingto Ledbetter Charolais, Lockhart, TXfrom the Cattle In Motion onlinevideo.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 5, JSR XTREME 21X (Polled, 99lb. BW, 22.4 Milk EPD, 1,700 lbs., 41cm), sired by SVY Freedom Pld 307N,42 Charolais Banner • May 2011Chester Tupling & Gord Tomlinson teamed upon a bull

HIGH AVERAGING SALE OF THE SPRINGPerrot-Martin Bull SalePerrot-Martin Charolais AnnualBull SaleMarch 30, 2011 • Naicam, SKGross Average16 Two Year Old Bulls $74,900 $4,68139 3/4 Yearling Bulls 229,100 5,76455 3/4 Lots $304,000 $5,453Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.The Perrot-Martin operation put upa Coverall building that will double asa calving barn and moved the sale tothe farm. What a great move. If thereis ever doubt about taking a sale tothe farm, this should answer thequestions. 14 more bulls were soldand the average rocketed up over$2,500 from last year. Nine bulls soldinto purebred herds from fourprovinces and two states. Manycommercial buyers took two or threeof this high quality offering.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 60, KCM HUMMER 989W(Polled, 95 lb. BW, 1,880 lbs., 40.5 cm),sired by RPJ Hummer 786R, out of aShelco Bud 340N daughter. Sold for$6,200 to Lyle Martin, Broadview.Lot 63, RPJ COMMANDER 9119W(Double Polled, 105 lb. BW, 99 YWEPD, 1,920 lbs., 30.5 cm), sired byRosso Commander 4R, out of an LTRio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for$6,000 to Seven M Farms, PorupinePlain.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 19, RPJ CARRERA 53X (DoublePolled, 95 lb. BW, 59 WW EPD, 106YW EPD, 1,580 lbs., 41.5 cm), sired byWhitecap Laredo 232T, out of an LTRio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for$30,000 for 3/4 interest toWilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite &Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB.Lot 1, KCM PROWLER 2X (DoublePolled, 91 lb. BW, -.4 BW EPD, 21.9Milk EPD, 1,680 lbs., 38 cm), sired byHTA Senator 8130U, out of aBaldridge Fasttrack 82F daughter.Sold for $19,000 for 3/4 interest toMcLeod Livestock, Cochrane, AB andKay-R Charolais, Waskateneau, AB.Lot 20, RPJ MALKIN 61X (DoublePolled, 98 lb. BW, 930 lb 205 DW, 108YW EPD, 1,445 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired byWhitecap Laredo 232T, out of an LTRio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for$10,000 for 3/4 interest to DollCharolais Ranch, New Salem, ND.Lot 23, RPJ SIDNEY CROSBY 37X(Polled, 107 lb. BW, 892 lb. 205 DW, 61WW EPD, 111 YW EPD, 1,515 lbs., 40cm), sired by Whitecap Laredo 232T,out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 Pdaughter. Sold for $8,100 to ASFCattle Co., Sylvania.Lot 37, KCM SANCHEZ 7X (DoublePolled, 91 lb. BW, -.3 BW EPD, 1,430lbs., 41 cm), sired by SparrowsSanchez 715T, out of an LT Bluegrass4017 P daughter. Sold for $7,000 for3/4 interest to Rambur Charolais,Sidney, MT.Lot 5, KCM WARRIOR 20X (DoublePolled, 104 lb. BW, 809 lb. 205 DW,1,590 lbs., 36.5 cm), sired by HTASenator 8130U, out of a SparrowsAlliance 513G daughter. Sold for$6,200 for 3/4 interest to PacamaniukBros., Minitonas, MB.Andrew Tschetterselected the firstthree Charolais bullsfor the Star CityFarming Co-opMichael Saufert boughta couple, including thesecond high selling twoyear oldRod McLeod camefrom Alberta andselected ProwlerGary Rudychuk purchasedfive on orderDoug & Marianne Hunter teamed up withJohn Wilgenbusch on CarreraMany time repeat customers John & EdPacamaniuk bought againSAUNDERS BULL SALE, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 42out of a JSR Just Right 39J daughter. Sold for$7,500 to Where Eagles Soar Charolais, Markdale.Lot 16, JSR XENOS 2X (Polled, 89 lb. BW, -.8BW EPD, 1,660 lbs., 41.5 cm), sired by LTBluegrass 4017 P, out of an LHD Cigar E46daughter. Sold for $5,900 to Ledbetter Charolais.Lot 12, JSR XHALE 40X (Polled, 93 lb. BW,1,580 lbs., 40 cm), sired by PCC Sudden Impact848U, out of a JSR Just Right 38J daughter. Soldfor $5,500 to Larry Moggy, Manitowaning.Lot 24, JSR XYLON 5X (Polled, 83 lb. BW, 23.6Milk EPD, 1,435 lbs., 39 cm), sired by SVYFreedom Pld 307N, out of a JSR Trump 7Ndaughter. Sold for $4,900 to Rollin' AcresCharolais, Shelburne & Whiskey Hollow CattleCo., Norwood.Pat Palmer purchasedthe high selling bullCharolais Banner • May 2011 43

AVERAGE UP $500Harvie Ranching Bull SaleHarvie Ranching 2nd Annual Bull SaleMarch 28, 2011 • Olds, ABGross Average21 Yearling Bulls $80,900 $3,8422 Two Year Old Bulls 8,500 4,25023 Lots $89,400 $3,887Auctioneer: Ryan DorranThis was the second annual bullsale for the Harvies. A large crowdwas on hand to select from anoutstanding set of bulls. Bulls weresold right across Canada and intothe U.S.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 9, HARVIE POUNDER 91X(Scurred, 108 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired bySilver Stream Performer P38, out of aHarvie Jager 65J daughter. Sold for$6,200 to Joshua Hycamp, ND.Lot 15, HARVIE TRIGGER 110X(Polled, Red Factor, 102 lb. BW, 35cm), sired by Harvie Crystal D Trigger35T, out of a Harvie Jager 65Jdaughter. Sold for $6,100 to Anchor JCharolais, Cochrane.Lot 18, HARVIE RED VINANZA88X (Scurred, Red Factor, 100 lb. BW,39 cm), sired by Winn Mans Vinaza815U, out of a Harvie Redemption36P. Sold for $5,500 to Hand HillsRanching, Linden.Lot 2, HARVIE EXPRESS 21X(Polled, Red Factor, 102 lb. BW, 37cm), sired by Silver Stream PerformerP38, out of a Harvie Mojo 115Mdaughter. Sold for $5,200 to HandHills Ranching.Lot 19, HARVIE INVINCIBLE 73X(Polled, 102 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired byWinn Mans Vinaza 815U, out of aHarvie Redemption 36P. Sold for$4,000 to Jim Pulyk, Vermilion.Lot 10, HARVIE PERFORMER 94XTrent Abraham,Hand Hills Ranchingbought 2 bullsJim Fenton added anew herdsire to hisAnchor J operation(98 lb. BW, 36 cm), sired by SilverStream Performer P38, out of an LKPRChallenger 208M daughter. Sold for$4,000 to Doug Price, Acme.High Selling Two Year OldsLot 22, HARVIE WESTERN 195W(Polled, 105 lb. BW, 45 cm), sired byHarvie Redemption 36P, out of aCougarhill Hank 720G daughter. Sold for$5,500 to Lomond Grazing, Lomond.STORM AFFECTS CROWDCattleman's Classic Bull Sale11th Annual Cattleman's ClassicBull SaleApril 3, 2011 • Virden, MBGross Average1 Two Year Old Bull $4,250 $4,25011 Yearling Bulls 34,200 3,10912 Lots $38,450 $3,204Auctioneer: Ward CutlerClosed roads and snow hamperedthe attendance at this multi-breed sale.As a result the front end sold alrightbut we didn't have enough people toget all the bulls traded. Four Charolaisbreeders put forth a solid set of white,tan and red bulls for the buyers withbulls selling across the three prairieprovinces with five bulls going tobreed purebred females.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 61, BEAVER CREEKHARDCORE 299W (Polled, DoubleRed, 1.8 BW EPD, 2,185 lbs., 43.5 cm),sired by Dim Creek Revenue 430R, outof a Merit 77K daughter. Sold for$4,250 to Bruneau Charolais, GreatFalls, MB. Consigned by Beaver CreekCharolais, Virden.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 51, BEAVER CREEK XFIRE 266X(Double Polled, Double Red, 845 lb.WW, 86 YW EPD, 1,525 lbs., 41 cm),sired by Beaver Creek Torque 222T, outof a Merit 77K daughter. Sold for$7,500 to Lanoie Bros. Charolais, St.Victor, SK. Consigned by Beaver CreekCharolais.Lot 53, BEAVER CREEK XENOXX23X (Double Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb.BW, 910 lb. WW, 1,545 lbs., 43 cm),sired by Beaver Creek Torque 222T, outof an EVC Hot King 24D daughter.Sold for $3,700 to White PrideCharolais, Melita. Consigned byBeaver Creek Charolais.Scott Murrayselected a herdbullRoger Lanoie cameand bought two includingthe highsellerBruneau Charolais purchased the highselling two year old44 Charolais Banner • May 2011

12 BREEDER BULLSNorth of the 49th Bull Sale8th Annual North of the 49th Bull SaleApril 4, 2011 • Halbrite, SKGross Average8 Two Year Old Bulls $36,800 $4,60053 3/4 Yearling Bulls 255,100 4,74661 3/4 Lots $291,900 $4,727Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Manager: By LivestockWilgenbusch Charolais had anothergreat sale with a very strongcommercial following willing to payfor this quality offering. 12 bull sold topurebred breeders in four provincesand four states. White, tan & red bullsoffered something for everyone withIgenity and Leptin testing along withUltrasound data providing as muchinformation for the buyers as any sale.The two year old bulls sold steady allbetween $4,000 and $5,000. A greatfamily supplying great hospitalityrounded out this event.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 3, JWX THREE PEET 73X(Homozygous Polled, Double Red, 57WW EPD, 96 YW EPD, 4.75 Marbling,8 Tenderness, 44 cm), sired by CrystalD Pierce 40P, out of an MSW Y2Kdaughter. Sold for $11,500 for 3/4interest to Langstaff Charolais,Wallaceburg, ON.Lot 1, JWX BUCKLE 1X (3rd Gen.Polled, 92 lb. BW, -2.1 BW EPD, 26.7Milk EPD, 4.35 Marbling, 1.405 lbs.,40.5 cm), sired by JWK Silver Buckle524U, out of a CS Pld Junction 4Jdaughter. Sold for $10,000 for 3/4interest to Turnbull Charolais, PincherCreek, AB.Lot 4, JWX XCLUSIVE 10X(Homozygous Polled, .8 BW EPD, 27Milk EPD, 67.23 %LMY, 1,596 lbs., 42cm), sired by Bar J Silverado 14S, outof an RPJ Katz 519E daughter. Sold for$8,300 for 3/4 interest to ErixonCharolais, Lyleton, MB.Lot 8, JWX MR REALITY 56X(Polled/s, 3rd Gen. Red, 842 lb. 205DW, 63 WW EPD 107 YW EPD, 1,565lbs., 40 cm), sired by JWX Reality Red73U, out of an AJC Eldorado 6Gdaughter. Sold for $7,750 for 3/4interest to Sandrose Charolais, FortQu'Appelle.Lot 6, JWX COPPER KETTLE 718X(Double Polled, Double Red, 0 BWEPD, 24.9 Milk EPD, Leptin TT, 1,435lbs. 39.5 cm), sied by SRK Solid 12U,out of an SVS Nobleman 25N daughter.Sold for $6,600 for 3/4 interest toElder Charolais, Coronach & ForsythBros. Charolais, Eriksdale, MB.Lot 10, JWX XCITING 871X (DoublePolled, 78 lb. BW, -3.4 BW EPD, 1,383lbs., 37 cm), sired by SVY Kaboom Pld7113T, out of a Lang's Red Soldier 22Sdaughter. Sold for $6,600 for 3/4interest to Chell Doud, Radville.Lot 2, JWX ALEJANDRO 630X(Homozygous Polled, 1,437 lb. 365DW, 23.4 Milk EPD, 16.5 REA, 43.5cm), sired by Bar J Silverado 14S, outof an M6 Grid Maker 104 ET Pdaughter. Sold for $6,000 for 3/4interest to Perrot-Martin Charolais,Naicam.Lot 13, JWX TOMAHAWK 505X(Polled, Double Red, 99 CE, -2.1 BWEPD, 1,489 lbs., 37.5 cm), sired byLang's Red Soldier 22S, out of aBelmont's Indiana 9J daughter. Soldfor $6,000 to Effertz Key Ranch, Velva,ND.Lot 20, JWX BUCKLE UP 601X (3rdGen. Polled/s, 82 lb. BW, -4.4 BWEPD, 28.6 Milk EPd, 1,442 lbs., 37.5cm), sired by JWXSilver Buckle524U, out of anM6 Grid Maker104 ET Pdaughter. Sold for$6,000 to BrevigCharolais,Lewistown, MT &Silver Spur Land& Cattle Co.,Saratoga, WY.Curtis Turnbullpurchased a greatheifer bullRosemarie & John Perrot & Kevin Effertzboth bought herdbullsVal & Gord Miller took a new herdbull backto AlbertaMike Elder & Campbell Forsyth teamed up ona tan bullKelly Langstaff took ared bull to OntarioJeff Claffey selectedfive for the PFRAKevin Caton bought apower tan bullKevin Erixon added aSilverado to his herdCharolais Banner • May 2011 45

MORE BULLS THAN DOLLARSSouris Valley Bull SaleSouris Valley Breeders Bull SaleApril 5, 2011 • Melita, MBGross Average3 Two Year Old Bulls $7,800 $2,60013 Yearling Bulls 33,700 2,59316 Lots $41,500 $2,594Auctioneer: Ward CutlerFive area Charolais breeders andfour Hereford breeders again teamedup for this sale. A quality offering waspresented with good buyingthroughout and not enough buyers totake all the bulls. These breeders haveturned out some top bulls in the pastand it is unfortunate that more peopledon’t go looking here.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 16, ERIXON'S ALPHA 74W(Polled/s Red Factor, 89 lb. BW, -.2BW EPD, 2,125 lbs., 48 cm), sired byGDSF Red King 39M, out of a S$Montana Silver daughter. Sold for$3,000 to Marvin Goforth, Pierson.Consigned by Erixon Charolais, Lyleton.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 15, ERIXON'S THUNDER 49X(Polled/s, Red Factor, 88 lb. BW, 22.9Milk EPD, 1,490 lbs., 41 cm), sired byG. Bros Tempo 67T, out of a GDSF RedKing 39M daugher. Sold for $3,500 toRamsey & Halls Cattle Co., Sinclair.Consigned by Erixon Charolais.Lot 28, LTK MAGNUM 27X (Polled,98 lb. BW, -1.7 BW EPD, 29.9 MilkEPD, 13 year old dam, 1,460 lbs., 38.5cm), sired by SVS Nobleman 25N, outof an LTK Unlimited Cody 21Adaughter. Sold for $3,500 to Garth &Barb Elliot, Pipestone. Consigned byLTK Cattle Co., Tilston.Lot 10, ERIXON'S ERNIE 16X(Polled, Red Factor, -2.9 BW EPD, 840lb. WW, 1,575 lbs., 40 cm), sired by G.Bros Tempo 67T, out of a GDSF RedKing daughter. Sold for $3,000 toSALE TOPS AT $25,500S.E. Sask. Bull SaleGarth & Barb Elliot purchased threeincluding a high sellerDavid Halls & Bonnie Ramsey teamed up on ahigh sellerTerry Colemans, Carnduff, SK.Consigned by Erixon Charolais.South East Sask. Breeders 37th AnnualBull SaleApril 9, 2011 • Langbank, SKGross Average23 1/2 Yearling Bulls $91,700 $3,902Auctioneer: Don ObergSale Manager: By LivestockThree area breeders brought out astrong set of bulls for this 37th Annualsale. The quality ran deep with goodinterest in the front end bulls butsome good buying was donethroughout. Square D Herefords soldseven two year old bulls to average$2,614 and six open commercialheifers to average $1,350.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 26, G. BROS ULTIMATE 918X(Homozygous Polled, 94 lb. BW, 1.8BW EPD, 1,600 lbs., 42 cm), sired byJMB Dateline 754T, out of a 4-GDuramax 260R daughter. Sold for$25,500 for 3/4 interest to CedarleaFarms, Hodgeville; Horseshoe ECharolais, Kenaston & Charla MooreFarms, Redvers. Consigned byGilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievale.Lot 9, MCTAVISH ENDEAVOR 63X(3rd Gen. Polled, 101 lb. bW, 888 lb.205 DW, 97 YW EPD, 1,630 lbs., 40.5cm), sired by Gilliland Diago 7R, outof a McTavish Silverado 74Hdaughter. Sold for $6,200 to ShawnSzafron, Moosomin. Consigned byMcTavish Charolais, Moososmin.Lot 7, MCTAVISH ADVANTAGE4X (108 lb. BW, 812 lb. 205 DW, 96 YWEPD, 1,585 lbs., 40 cm), sired byGilliland Diago 7R, out of a JDDMNight Life 728G daughter. Sold for$4,900 to Harvey McDougal, Moosomin.Consigned by McTavish Charolais.Lot 32, ROCKING HEART POWER11X (Double Polled, 860 lb. WW, 105YW EPD, 1,510 lbs., 41 cm), sired bySVY Pilgrim Pld 655S, out of an LTRio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for$4,100 to Vikse Family Farm, Donalda,AB. Consigned by Gilliland Bros.Charolais.Lot 13, MCTAVISH CUTTINGEDGE 10X (3rd Gen. Pld, Red Factor,834 lb. 205 DW, 1,430 lbs., 39 cm),Repeat customer HarveyMcDougal purchasedanother topselling bullShawn Szafron selectedthe secondhigh selling bullGarner & Lori Deobald teamed up with BrockEvans & Jordan Moore on Ultimatesired by Rolling D Design 730T, out ofa Diamond R Red Knight 10Ndaughter. Sold for $3,600 to Mike &Cindy West, Langbank. Consigned byMcTavish Charolais.46 Charolais Banner • May 2011

AVERAGE UP $900White Cap/Rosso Bull SaleWhite Cap/Rosso Charolais andHowe/Cockburn Reg Angus 21st AnnualBull SaleApril 6, 2011 • Moose Jaw, SKGross Average24 Two Year Old Bulls $104,400 $4,35017 3/4 Yearling Bulls 63,600 3,58341 3/4 Lots $168,000 $4,024Auctioneer: Brent CareyThis long running sale was the bestit has ever been. Rosso Charolaissupply the two year old bulls andWhite Cap Charolais provide theyearlings. Solid commercial supportfrom across the province and breederinterest from Alberta to Ontariopushed the average up at this videosale. The Red Angus sale was alsosteamy with 40 1/3 yearling bullsaveraging $5,954 with a top of $30,000.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 12, ROSSO PRIMETIME 38W(Polled, 2,010 lbs., 41 cm), sired byRosso Tumoe 47P, out of a Rosso Rival5L daughter. Sold for $7,500 toGilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievale.Lot 23, ROSSO RELIANCE 81W(Polled, 75 YW EPD, 28 Milk EPD,1,946 lbs., 42 cm), sired by RossoZephyr 27N, out of a PleasantdawnDblornot 71M daughter. Sold for$5,100 to Robert Stuart, Cabri.Lot 1, ROSSO INNOVATOR 19W(Polled/s, 1/2 French, 51 WW EPD, 92YW EPD, 930 lb. WW, 2,105 lbs., 39cm), sired by DWK Till's Echo 3N, outof a Rosso New Horizon 8L daughter.Sold for $5,000 to Blaine Barnett,Moose Jaw.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 27, WHITECAP INNOVATOR48X (Polled, 95 lb. BW, .2 BW EPD,1,510 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by JWXSilver Buckle 524U, out of a CJRCenterstage 52J daughter. Sold for$8,100 to Creek’s Edge Land & Cattle,Yellow Creek.Lot 28, WHITECAP CREDIT 72X(Polled, 92 lb. BW, 950 lb. WW, 1,530lbs., 38 cm), sired by JWX SilverBuckle 524U, out of a SparrowsAlliance 513G daughter. Sold for$5,300 to Thistle Ridge Cattle Co.,Taber, AB.Lot 30, WHITECAP ENDEAVOR122X (Polled, 1.2 BW EPD, 83 YWEPD, 1,455 lbs.), sired by JWX SilverBuckle 524U, out of a Whitecap Justice67R daughter. Sold for $4,500 to B BarD Charolais, Mount Forest, ON.Ben Tams purchasedthe second highselling yearling for hisThistle Ridge herdStephen Wielgosz selectedthe high sellerfor their Creek's EdgeoperationBob & Robbie Stuart took the second highselling two year oldGreg Gillilandpurchased the highselling two year oldbullBev Rae bought Endeavorfor his OntarioherdAVERAGE UP $800Top Cut Bull Sale21st Annual Top Cut Bull SaleApril 12, 2011 • Mankota, SKGross Average1 Two Year Old Bull $2,000 $2,00024 Yearling Bulls 78,950 3,29025 Lots $80,950 $3,238Auctioneer: Bruce SwitzerCedarlea Farms, Hodgeville andWood River Charolais, McCordsupply the Charolais bulls while threeRed Angus breeders and one Gelbviehbreeder round out the offering. Thisyear's sale was stronger with goodcommercial support from across theprovince.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 21, CEDARLEA XPLOSIVE 44X(Polled, 97 lb. BW, -.4 BW EPD, 94 YWEPD sired by Sparrows Reno 824U,out of an SOS Polled Detonator 8Mdaughter. Sold for $5,250 to DownieLake Colony, Maple Creek.Lot 7, CEDARLEA XCEPTION 11X(Polled, 108 lb. BW, 95 YW EPD), siredby SOS Polled Detonator 8M, out of aCSS Show Boat 5J daughter. Sold for$4,200 to Clint Marshall, Glentworth.Lot 26, WOOD RIVER LANZA136X (Polled, .6 BW EPD, 750 lb. 205DW, 81 YW EPD), sired by WinnMans Lanzadero 849U, out of aChardel 206Mdaughter. Sold for$4,100 to DownieLake Colony.Lot 11,CEDARLEAXPRESSO 23X(Polled/s, 112 lb.BW, 50 WW EPD,Mike Litofer selected100 YW EPD), some top bulls for thesired by SOS Downie Lake ColonyPolled Detonator8M, out of an LHD Cigar E46daughter. Sold for $4,100 to DonBochek, Hodgeville.Charolais Banner • May 2011 47

SIX TO BREEDERSSize Matters Bull Sale5th Annual Size Matters Bull SaleApril 14, 2011 • Canora, SKGross Average38 3/4 Yearling Bulls $133,250 $3,439Auctioneer: Michael K. FleurySale Manager: By LivestockThis sale has just gotten better eachyear. Three solid, sincere, breedingoperations sold 11 more bulls and sawthe average move up over $250. Astrong repeat customer base combinedwith some new ones and purebredbreeders from across the three prairieprovinces helped make this the bestsale yet by far. Hunter Charolais fromRoblin, Manitoba, had half of thebulls, a powerful set and set the pacefor the sale.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 1, HC X-PERIMENT 34X (3rdGen. Polled, 100 CE, 84 lb. BW, -4.9BW EPD, 24.1 Milk EPD, 1,410 lbs.,38.5 cm), sired by SVY Kaboom Pld7113T, out of an RDGC Kalamazoo387F daughter. Sold for $7,500 for 3/4interest to P-3 Charolais, MedicineHat, AB.Lot 15, HC X-MAN 40X (3rd Gen.Polled, 108 lb. BW, 23.3 Milk EPD,1,540 lbs., 38 cm), sired by SparrowsSanchez 715T, out of an A-Jay’sMercury 73D daughter. Sold for $6,700to Beck Farms, Lang.Lot 6, HC X-CALIBUR 15X (106 lb.BW, 748 lb. 205 DW, 1,615 lbs., 41 cm),sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, outof a CS Pld Junction 4J daughter. Soldfor $5,200 to Anton & Ingrid Kreutner,Roblin, MB.Lot 19, HC X-PEDITION 52X (3rdGen. Polled, 102 lb. BW, 801 lb. 205DW, 1,540 lbs., 43 cm), sired by EldersSpecial Edition 835U, out of a SparrowAlcatraz 18N daughter. Sold for $5,100to LEJ Charolais, Portage La Prairie, MB.Lot 20, HC X-END 57X (Polled, 96lb. BW, -1.2 BW EPD, 1,530 lbs., 37cm), sired by SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T,out of a Sparrows Vendetta 14Hdaughter. Sold for $5,100 to AllenMcLeod, Claresholm, AB.Lot 8, HC X-EMPT 20X (3rd Gen.Polled, 1.3 BW EPD, 95 YW EPD,1,575 lbs., 40 cm), sired by DYV SVYRio 17P, out of a CS Pld Junction 4Jdaughter. Sold for $4,900 to JordanRiver Charolais, Arborfield.Lot 17, HC X-LINE 47X (3rd Gen.Polled, 110 lb. BW, 1,530 lbs., 38 cm),sired by Sparrows Sanchez 715T, outof an HTA Whitehot 105A daughter.Sold for $4,500 to Gerry Roe,Millarville, AB.Lot 10, HC X-RAY 23X (106 lb. BW,83 YW EPD, 1,535 lbs., 36 cm), siredby Sparrows Sanchez 715T, out of anHC Riviera 510E daughter. Sold for$4,400 to DR Thul Farms, Drinkwater.Wade Beck added thesecond high seller totheir programBob Hermanpurchased the highselling bullRae & Jim Olson added a herdsire to theirLEJ herdAnton Kreutnerbought a power bullGlen Mangelsconsigned andpurchasedTOP 10 SELLING BULLS IN CANADA, SPRING 2011PRICE BULL’S NAME SELLER$31,000 CML Diablo 2X McLeod Livestock$30,000 RPJ Carrera 53X Perrot-Martin Charolais$25,500 G.Bros Ultimate 918X Gilliland Bros. Charolais$25,000 Winn Mans Skaggs Winn Man Farms$20,750 HTA Thor 92X HTA Charolais$19,000 KCM Prowler 2X Perrot-Martin Charolais$19,000 Sparrows Patriot 24X A. Sparrow Farms$14,000 Mr Louber Winner 817W Louber Farms$14,000 HBSF Express 77X High Bluff Stock Farm$13,750 HBSF Extra 2X High Bluff Stock Farm48 Charolais Banner • May 2011

SALE UP $800Cornerstone Bull SaleCornerstone 5th Annual Bull SaleApril 16, 2011 • Whitewood, SKGross Average18 Yearling Bulls $55,800 $3,100Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Manager: Doug HoweBrimner Cattle Co., Manorpresented a good set of white and tanyearling bulls that saw many localrepeat customers support this decadesold program. WRAZ Red Angussupplied two year old and yearlingRed Angus bulls along with somepurebred heifers and groups ofcommercial heifers. The whole salewas stronger than last year.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 133X, BRIMNER BULL 133X(Polled, 103 lb. BW, 93 YW EPD, 1,510lbs., 41 cm), sired by KMAC Serio 32S,out of a Belmont’s Indiana 9Jdaughter. Sold for $5,600 to Lazy KLand & Cattle, Wawota.Lot 46X, BRIMNER BULL 46X(Polled, .1 BW EPD, 22 Milk EPd,1,520 lbs., 39 cm), sired by G.BrosStandout 8S, out of a Belmont'sIndiana 9J daughter. Sold for $5,200 toJohn Wilson, Wawota.Lot 135X, BRIMNER BULL 135X(Red Factor, 108 lb. BW, 791 lb. 205DW, 1,400 lbs., 37 cm), sired by G.BrosStandout 8S, out of a Twin Birch Lad7L daughter. Sold for $3,800 toDwayne Bartok, Esterhazy.Lot 70X, BRIMNER BULL 70X(Polled, 90 lb. BW, 50 WW EPD, 103YW EPD, 1,450 lbs., 37.5 cm), sired byHBC Encore 834U, out of an EC NoDoubt 2022 P daughter. Sold for$3,750 to Maurice Colleaux, Wauchope.Lot 17X, BRIMNER BULL 17X(Polled, 108 lb. BW, 23 Milk EPD,1,510 lbs., 42 cm), sired by HBCEncore 834U, out of a Silver FoxxForever 34F daughter. Sold for $3,700to Ross Petterson, Wawota.Dwayne Bartokbought twoJohn Wilson selectedthe second high sellerRepeat customer Brent & Lynn Ketchesonpurchased two top bullsOBITUARYGary JamesDeRoo passedaway March 16thfollowing a bravebattle with cancer.A celebration oflife was held onMonday, March 21, 2011, his birthday.Gary was born March 21, 1947, theeldest child of Marcel and Mary (Jack)DeRoo. He grew up on the family farmin the Ruth district, northwest of Unity,SK. He attended Grades 1-8 at RuthSchool and graduated at St. ThomasCollege in North Battleford. In 1968, hemarried the love of his life, ChristineSerby of North Battleford. They had 42wonderful years of married life.Together they raised 5 children: Carrie,James, Kathy, Tim and Joanne. Theylived on the family farm until movinginto Unity in 2002.Gary’s true love was always thecattle. Gary and his dad, Marcel, wereimpressed with the Charolais breedand imported their first cow fromFrance in 1970, under the nameDeRoolais Ranch. In later years, Garyformed a partnership with Lionel andJanet Schmidtz to form BluewaterCharolais. Many years were spentshowing cattle throughout theprovince. He was one of the exhibitorsat the first Agribition in 1971. TheDeRoo family has many goodmemories of showing cattle, bull andfemale sales and the people associatedwith that throughout the years.Gary enjoyed life to the fullest. Hewas passionate about volunteering, beit 4-H or Special Olympics. Gary lovedcurling, the Blue Jays and the Riders.Gary Deroo1947 – 2011His true joy came from the pleasureand unconditional love he gave andreceived from his 12 grandchildren.Gary is survived by his loving wife,Christine. He will be fondly rememberedand sadly missed by his 5 children and12 grandchildren: Carrie (Chad)Nicholas, Emma, Megan and Kalla ofMilestone, SK; James (Sherri), Gradyand Dylan of Calgary, AB; Kathy(Tyler) Huber, Zach, Karson and Clayof Aneroid, SK; Tim (Debra), Cameron,Kera and Peyton of Vermilion, AB;Joanne (Kyle) Down, Gavin ofLloydminster, SK. There are numerousextended family members and friendsthat will miss his happy ways.Gary was predeceased by his twoinfant sons, Mark(1971) and Scott(1983);his parents, Mary and Marcel and hisin-laws, Bill Serby and Dorothy Serby.Charolais Banner • May 2011 49

Bull Sales in BriefHill 70 Quantock “Barn Burnin”Bull SaleFeb. 5, 2011 • Lloydminster, ABGross Average29 Two Year Old Bulls $109,050 $3,76029 Yearling Bulls 106,100 3,65958 Lots $215,150 $3,709Rawe Ranches Ltd 28th Annual Bull SaleFebruary 15, 2011 • Strome, ABGross Average92 Two Year Old Bulls $422,050 $4,588Maple Leaf Charolais Bull SaleMarch 2, 2011 • Ponoka, ABGross Average35 Bulls $107,450 $3,070Calgary Bull SaleMarch 3, 2011 • Calgary, ABGross Average4 Yearling Bulls $9,600 $2,400Lloydminster Bull SaleMarch 7, 2011 • Lloydminster, SKGross Average3 Two Year Old Bulls $13,400 $4,46620 Yearling Bulls 68,500 3,42523 Lots $81,900 $3,561Valley Charolais Bull SaleMarch 10, 2011 • Armstrong, BCGross Average22 Yearling Bulls $76,000 $3,460Northern Classic Simmental & CharolaisBull SaleMarch 11, 2011 • Grand Prairie, ABGross Average10 Yearling Bulls $35,200 $3,520Range Ready Bull SaleMarch 12, 2011 • Yorkton, SKGross Average17 Two Year Old Bulls $48,450 $2,850Wawadash Farms Bull SaleMarch 16, 2011 • Veteran, ABGross Average33 Two Year Old Bulls $114,840 $3,480Lanoie Brothers Charolais Bull SaleMarch 19, 2011 • Moose Jaw, SKGross Average34 Yearling Bulls $75,550 $2,222Double L Ranch & Reese Cattle Co.Bull SaleMarch 19, 2011 • Innisfail, ABGross Average39 Yearling Bulls $140,750 $3,804Sandan Charolais Bull SaleMarch 19, 2011 • Erskine, ABGross Average6 Two Year Old Bulls $20,100 $3,35017 Long Yearling Bulls 53,500 3,14727 Yearling Bulls 91,700 3,39650 Lots $165,300 $3,306Stauffer’s Ranchers SelectMarch 25, 2001, • Eckville, ABGross Averaage34 Yearling Bulls $112,750 $3,3164 Two Year Olds 14,850 3,71338 Lots $127,600 $3,358Southland Breeders Bull SaleMarch 26, 2011 • Rockglen, SKGross Average25 Yearling Bulls $58,750 $2,3503 Two Year Old Bulls 8,400 2,80028 Lots $67,150 $2,398Murphy Livestock Charolais and AngusBull SaleMarch, 27 2011 • Bonnyville, ABGross Average17 Two Year Old Bulls $75,600 $4,447North West Bull SaleMarch 28, 2011 • North Battleford, SKGross Average2 Two Year Old Bulls $5,800 $2,9008 Yearling Bulls 26,550 3,31910 Lots $32,350 $3,235Vermilionaires Bull SaleApril 2, 2011 • Vermilion, ABGross Average73 Two Year Old Bulls $290,250 $3,97615 Yearling Bulls 41,150 2,74388 Lots $331,400 $3,766Maritime Bull Test StationApril 2, 2011 • Nappan, NSGross Average21 Yearling Bulls $59,100 $2,814Eastern Select Bull & Female SaleApril 9, 2011 • Campbellford, ONGross Average20 Yearling Bulls $52,000 $2,6009 Open Heifers 14,850 1,65029 Lots $66,850 $2,305JTA Diamond Charolais Bull SaleApril 12, 2011 • Moose Jaw, SKGross Average5 Two Year Old Bulls $16,200 $3,2406 Yearling Bulls 15,900 2,65011 Lots $32,100 $2,918Cedardale Charolais Bull & Heifer SaleApril 16, 2011 • Nestleton, ONGross Average23 Yearling Bulls $88,200 $3,83512 Open Heifers 27,400 2,28335 Lots $115,600 $3,3032011 Quebec Test Station ResultsStation Lots Gross AverageLac St Jean 5 $21,300 $4,260St Martin 36 100,476 2,791Asbestos 1 20 37,800 1,890Vinoy 8 16,752 2,094Quyon 11 33,704 3,06450 Charolais Banner • May 2011

2011 Charolais Spring Bull Sale StatisticsMATURE BULLS TWO-YEAR-OLDS YEARLINGS TOTAL SALE GROSS(no. – average $) (no. – average $) (no. – average $) (no. – average $) (Bulls Only)Sales 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011Alameda Bull Sale 33 – $3,088 28 – 3/4 $3,040 33 – $3,088 28 3/4 – $3,040 $101,900 $87,400Andemar & Saunders 1 – $3,400 1 – $2,100 27 – $2,961 29 – $2,947 $85,500Saunders Bull Sale 25 – $4,048 25 – $4,048 $101,200Asbestos 1 Bull Test Station 15 – $3,371 20 – $1,890 15 – $3,371 20 – $1,890 $49,550 $37,800Asbestos 2 Bull Test Station 20 – $2,116 20 – $2,116 $42,325Beck Farms Bull Sale 2 – $3,900 29 – $2,886 28 3/4 – $4,080 29 – $2,886 30 3/4 – $4,068 $83,700 $125,100Best of the Breeds Bull Sale 4 – $3,425 15 – $3,070 22 – $3,355 15 – $3,070 26 – $3,365 $46,050 $87,500Buffalo Lake Charolais 10 – $3,390 19 – $3,568 29 – $2,503 27 – $3,744 39 – $2,730 46 – $3,671 $106,500 $168,900Calgary Bull Sale 18 – $4,700 6 – $2,608 4 – $2,400 24 – $4,177 4 – $2,400 $100,250 $9,600Cattleman's Classic 2 – $2,650 1 – $4,250 18 1/4 – $2,923 11 – $3,109 20 1/4 – $2,896 12 – $3,204 $58,650 $38,450Cedardale Charolais 25 – $3,192 23 – $3,835 25 – $3,192 23 – $3,835 $79,800 $88,200Char-Maine Ranching 44 – $3,060 57 – $3,118 44 – $3,060 57 – $3,118 $131,600 $177,700Charolais Power 70 – $3,568 76 – $3,550 15 – $3,800 18 – $4,805 85 – $3,620 94 – $3,790 $307,800 $356,100Clear Lake Annual Sale 3 – $2,883 16– $2,493 19 – $2,547 $48,400Cornerstone Annual Sale 16 – $2,253 18 – $3,100 16– $2,253 18 – $3,100 $36,050 $55,800CSS Charolais 5 – $3,460 31 2/3 – $3,183 34 – $3,533 31 2/3 – $3,183 39 – $3,573 $100,800 $139,350JTA Diamond Charolais 5 – $3,240 9 – $2,250 6 – $2,650 9 – $2,250 11 – $2,918 $20,250 $32,100Diamond W Charolais 1 – $2,750 1 – $2,000 3 – $3,350 23 – $2,491 28 – $3,104 25 – $2,482 31 – $3,127 $62,050 $96,950Dim Creek Farms Sale 2 – $2,400 1 $2,200 3 – $2,333 $7,000Double L Ranch 34 – $2,810 39 – $3,804 34 – $2,810 39 – $3,804 $95,550 $140,750Eastern Select Sale 1 – $2,500 10 – $2,395 20 – $2,600 11 – $2,404 20 – $2,600 $26,450 $52,000Elder Charolais 34 – $3,840 34 – $3,840 $130,550Family Tradition Bull Sale 1 – $2,500 5 – $2,460 7 – $3,286 38 1/2 – $3,118 41 1/4 – $3,776 44 1/2 – $3,030 48 1/4 – $3,705 $134,850 $178,750Forsyth & Tee M Jay 2 – $2,900 32 2/3 – $2,994 42 – $2,931 32 2/3 – $2,994 44 – $2,930 $97,800 $128,900Gerrard Cattle Co. Sale 2 – $3,000 7 – $3,671 9 – $3,522 $31,700Harvie Ranching Sale 3 – $3,200 2 – $4,250 27 – $3,377 21 – $3,842 30 – $3,366 23 – $3,878 $101,000 $89,200HEJ Charolais Sale 35 – $2,715 43 3/4 – $3,659 35 – $2,715 43 3/4 – $3,659 $95,050 $160,100High Country Breeders 22 – $3,560 24 – $3,541 20 – $2,910 18 – $3,650 42 – $3,255 42 – $3,588 $136,650 $150,700Hill 70 Quantock 20 – $3,628 29 – $3,760 22 – $3,289 29 – $3,659 42 – $3,450 58 – $3,709 $144,900 $215,150Hi-Weigh Breeders 5 – $2,820 46 1/2 – 3,659 50 1/2 – $4,627 51 1/2 – $3,578 50 1/2 – $4,627 $184,250 $233,600Horseshoe E Charolais 11 – $3,473 8 – $4,450 34 – $3,303 40 2/3 – $4,175 45 – $3,344 48 2/3 – $4,221 $150,500 $205,400Impact Bull Sale 1 – $4,000 5 – $3,040 19 – $2,603 23 3/4 – $2,602 24 3/4 – $2,774 23 3/4 – $2,602 $68,650 $61,800Lac St-Jean Test Station 9 – $3,311 5 – $4,260 9 – $3,311 5 – $4,260 $29,800 $21,300Lanoie Bros. Annual 3 – $2,400 32 – $1,998 34 – $2,222 35 – $2,033 34 – $2,222 $71,150 $75,550Lloydminster Bull Sale 5 – $2,760 3 – $4,466 24 – $3,166 20– $3,425 23 – $3,561 $88,900 $81,900Louber Farms 34 2/3 – $4,119 29 2/3 – $3,473 34 2/3– $4,119 29 2/3 – $3,473 $142,800 $103,050Maple Leaf Annual Sale 36 – $2,954 35 – $3,070 8 – $2,494 44 – $2,870 35 – $3,070 $126,300 $107,450Maritime Test Station Sale 18 – $2,136 21 – $2,814 18 – $2,136 21 – $2,814 $38,450 $59,100MB (Douglas) Bull Test 11 – $2,164 18 2/3 – $2,689 11 – $2,164 18 2/3 – $2,689 $23,800 $50,200Merit Pasture Power 36 – $3,701 36 – $3,701 $133,250Murphy Livestock Bull Sale 24 – $2,908 17 – $4,447 24 – $2,908 17– $4,447 $69,800 $75,600Neilson Cattle Co. Bull Sale 15 – $2,440 15 – $2,440 $36,550New Country & Guests 1 – $3,000 2 – $5,550 32 – $3,684 33 3/4 – $4,786 33 – $3,663 35 3/4 –$4,829 $120,900 $172,650North Central AB Breeders 9 – $3,233 17 – $3,765 18 – $2,766 26 3/4 – $3,940 27– $2,922 43 3/4 – $3,872 $78,900 $169,400North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) 11 3/4 – $4,145 8– $4,600 44 1/2 – $4,203 53 3/4 – $4,746 56 1/4 – $4,191 61 3/4 – $4,727 $234,700 $291,900North West All Breeds 2 – $290 8 – $2,556 8 – $3,319 8– $2,556 10 – 3,235 $20,450 $32,350Northern Alliance 2 – $3,950 33 1/2 – $3,274 32 – $3,341 33 1/2 – $3,274 34 – $3,376 $109,675 $114,800Northern Classic Bull Sale 15– $2,897 10 – $3,520 15 – $2,897 10 – $3,520 $43,450 $35,200Northern Power Pac 5 – $3,150 5 – $3,150 $15,750P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. 39 – $4,671 39 – $4,671 $182,200P Bar 3 Charolais 1 – $3,100 16 – $3,737 50 – $2,510 56 – $3,105 51 – $2,523 72 – $3,245 $128,700 $233,700Perrot-Martin Charolais 12 – $3,500 16 – $4,681 29 3/4 – $2,728 39 3/4 – $5,764 41 3/4 – $2,950 55 3/4 – $5,453 $123,150 $304,000Pleasant Dawn 6 2/3 – $3,420 3 – $3,233 36 – $3,713 44 1/3 – $3,768 42 2/3 – $3,667 47 1/3 – $3,734 $156,450 176,750Quyon Bull Test Station 12 – $2,996 11 – $3,064 12 – $2,996 11 – $3,064 $35,950 $33,704Range Ready Bull Sale 17 – $2,850 17 – $2,850 $48,450Rawes Ranches 86 – $3,656 92 – $4,588 86 – $3,656 92 – $4,588 $314,400 $422,050Regina Bull Sale 5 – $3,060 2 – $3,550 36 – $3,057 15 – $3,850 41 – $3,057 17 – $3,797 $125,350 $64,550Rollin Acres & Patton Charolais 4 – $3,575 21 – $3,788 25 – $3,754 $93,850Rudiger Ranch FinalÈ 3 – $5,083 6 – $3,833 2– $1,850 11 – $3,814 $41,950S.E. Sask. Breeders 26 – $3,162 23 1/2 – $3,902 26 – $3,162 23 1/2 – $3,902 $82,200 $91,700Charolais Banner • May 2011 51

2011 Charolais Spring Bull Sale StatisticsMATURE BULLS TWO-YEAR-OLDS YEARLINGS TOTAL SALE GROSS(no. – average $) (no. – average $) (no. – average $) (no. – average $) (Bulls Only)Sales 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011Sandan Charolais 1 – $4,500 15 – $2,673 23 – $3,200 34 3/4 – $3,063 27 – $3,396 50 3/4 $2,961 50 – $3,306 $149,150 $165,300Saint-Martin Bull Test Stn 27 – $3,285 36 – $2,791 27 – $3,285 36 – $2,791 $88,700 $100,476Saint-Odile 1 Bull Test Stn 9 – $3,222 9 – $3,222 $29,000Size Matters Annual Sale 28 –≠ $3,163 38 3/4 – $3,439 28 – $3,163 38 3/4 – $3,439 $88,550 $133,250Souris Valley Breeders 5 – $2,890 3 – $2,600 23 – $2,371 13 – $2,593 28 – $2,464 16 – $2,594 $69,000 $41,500Southland Breeders 2 – $2,000 3 – $2,800 20 – $2,495 25 – $2,350 22 – $2,450 28 – $2,398 $53,900 $67,150A. Sparrow Farms 2 – $2,950 2 – $3,300 40 3/4 – $6,163 48 – $4,854 42 3/4 – $6,013 50 – $4,792 $257,050 $239,600Stauffer (Ranchers Select) 3 – $2,717 4 – $3,713 26 – $2,825 34 – $3,316 29 – $2,793 38 – $3,358 $81,000 $127,600Tip The Scale Bull Sale 19 – $4,631 19 – $4,631 $88,000Transcons Mountain View Bull Sale 12 – $3,813 8 – $4,906 20 – $4,250 $85,000Top Cut Bull Sale 2 – $2,800 1 – $2,000 26 – $2,388 24 – $3,290 28 – $2,418 25– $3,238 $67,700 $80,950Valley Charolais Bull Sale 1 – $3,700 29 – $2,678 22 – $3,460 30 – $2,712 22 – $3,460 $81,350 $76,000Vermillionaires Group 65 – $2,893 73 – $3,976 7– $2,164 15 – $2,743 72 – $2,828 88 – $3,766 $203,200 $331,400Vinoy Bull Test Station 10 – $2,475 8 – $2,094 10 – $2,475 8 – $2,094 $24,750 $16,752Wawedash Farms 33 – $3,480 33 – $3,480 $114,840White Cap/Rosso 28 – $2,479 24 – $4,350 10 3/4 – $4,516 17 3/4 – $3,583 38 3/4 – $3,044 41 3/4 – $4,024 $117,950 $168,000White Is Right Bull Sale 35 – $2,920 35 – $2,920 $105,350Winn Man Farms Bull Sale 5 – $4,070 33 – $2,595 44 – $3,431 33 – $2,595 49 – $3,496 $85,650 $171,300GROSS Dollars $ $32,400 $8,500 $1,763,250 $2,503,340 $5,002,650 $5,934,432 $6,734,050 $8,445,972LOTS-Average 8-$4,050 3-$2,833 546 11/12-$3,227 645-$3,881 1597 1/4-$3,097 1652 1/2-$3,592 2151 2/3-$3,130 2300 1/12-$3,672Sales AveragesUp More Than $700Perrot-Martin Charolais $2,503Murphy Livestock Bull Sale $1,539Beck Farms Bull Sale $1,182New Country & Guests $1,166Hi-Weigh Breeders $1,049Double L Ranch $994White Cap/Rosso $980North Central AB Breeders $950Lac St-Jean Test Station $949HEJ Charolais Sale $944Buffalo Lake Charolais $941Vermillionaires Group $938Rawes Ranches $932Winn Man Farms Bull Sale $901Horseshoe E Charolais $877Cornerstone Annual Sale $847Top Cut Bull Sale $820Valley Charolais Bull Sale $748Regina Bull Sale $740S.E. Sask. Breeders $740P Bar 3 Charolais $722Two-Year-Old AveragesOver $3,700New Country & Guests $5,550Perrot-Martin Charolais $4,681P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $4,671North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $4,600Rawes Ranches $4,588Lloydminster Bull Sale $4,466Horseshoe E Charolais $4,450Murphy Livestock Bull Sale $4,447White Cap/Rosso $4,350Harvie Ranching Sale $4,250Cattleman's Classic $4,250Winn Man Farms Bull Sale $4,070Vermillionaires Group $3,976Northern Alliance $3,950Beck Farms Bull Sale $3,900Transcons Mountain View Bull Sale $3,813North Central AB Breeders $3,765Hill 70 Quantock $3,760P Bar 3 Charolais $3,737Stauffer (Ranchers Select) $3,713Sales with 40+ LotsCharolais Power 94Rawes Ranches 92Vermillionaires Group 88P Bar 3 Charolais 72North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) 61 3/4Hill 70 Quantock 58Char-Maine Ranching 57Perrot-Martin Charolais 55 3/4Hi-Weigh Breeders 50 1/2Sandan Charolais 50A. Sparrow Farms 50Winn Man Farms Bull Sale 49Horseshoe E Charolais 48 2/3Family Tradition Bull Sale 48 1/4Pleasant Dawn 47 1/3Buffalo Lake Charolais 46Forsyth & Tee M Jay 44HEJ Charolais Sale 43 3/4North Central AB Breeders 43 3/4High Country Breeders 42White Cap/Rosso 41 3/4Yearling Averages Over $3,500Perrot-Martin Charolais $5,764Transcons Mountain View Bull Sale $4,906A. Sparrow Farms $4,854Charolais Power $4,805New Country & Guests $4,786North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $4,746Tip The Scale Bull Sale $4,631Hi-Weigh Breeders $4,627Lac St-Jean Test Station $4,260Horseshoe E Charolais $4,175Beck Farms Bull Sale $4,080Saunders Bull Sale $4,048North Central AB Breeders $3,940S.E. Sask. Breeders $3,902Regina Bull Sale $3,850Harvie Ranching Sale $3,842Elder Charolais $3,840Cedardale Charolais $3,835Double L Ranch $3,804Rollin Acres & Patton Charolais $3,788Family Tradition Bull Sale $3,776Pleasant Dawn $3,768Buffalo Lake Charolais $3,744HEJ Charolais Sale $3,659Hill 70 Quantock $3,659High Country Breeders $3,650White Cap/Rosso $3,583CSS Charolais $3,533Northern Classic Bull Sale $3,52052 Charolais Banner • May 2011

Sales Grossing $130,000 +Rawes Ranches $422,050Charolais Power $356,100Vermillionaires Group $331,400Perrot-Martin Charolais $304,000North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $291,900A. Sparrow Farms $239,600P Bar 3 Charolais $233,700Hi-Weigh Breeders $233,600Hill 70 Quantock $215,150Horseshoe E Charolais $205,400P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $182,200Family Tradition Bull Sale $178,750Char-Maine Ranching $177,700Pleasant Dawn $176,750New Country & Guests $172,650Winn Man Farms Bull Sale $171,300North Central AB Breeders $169,400Buffalo Lake Charolais $168,900White Cap/Rosso $168,000Sandan Charolais $165,300HEJ Charolais Sale $160,100High Country Breeders $150,700Double L Ranch $140,750CSS Charolais $139,350Size Matters Annual Sale $133,250Elder Charolais $130,55030 Year (1982-2011) Charolais Bull Sale TrendsMATURE BULLS TWO-YEAR-OLDS YEARLINGS TOTAL LOTS SALEYear # of Sales No. Average No. Average No. Average No. Average GROSS2011 68 3 $2,833 645 $3,881 1652 1/2 $3,592 2300 1/2 $3,672 $8,445,9752010 69 8 $4,050 546 5/12 $3,227 1597 1/4 $3,092 2151 2/3 $3,130 $6,734,0502009 70 1 $4,000 606 $3,288 1552 13/60 $3,223 2158 13/60 $3,242 $6,999,6752008 68 3 $5,783 565 1/2 $3,076 1495 7/12 $2,905 2072 4/5 $2,933 $6,079,2752007 65 4 1/2 $5,011 544 3/4 $3,330 1433 7/10 $2,820 1983 19/20 $2,964 $5,879,6252006 66 4 $2,988 557 $3,101 1277 11/12 $2,930 1838 11/12 $2,982 $5,483,1752005 64 3 $2,400 644 1/2 $2,858 1088 5/12 $2,657 1735 11/12 $2,739 $4,754,9282004 67 3 $2,367 589 $2,427 1159 1/2 $2,390 1751 1/2 $2,403 $4,208,3252003 69 3 $3,583 799 3/4 $2,968 1389 $2,826 2202 5/6 $2,877 $6,338,3632002 76 9 $3,161 961 $3,204 1667 5/6 $3,095 2637 5/6 $3,114 $8,215,4072001 71 11 $3,391 1084 $3,596 1801 $3,087 2896 1/12 $3,272 $9,476,3252000 73 3 $3,467 971 $3,216 1521 1/4 $2,752 2495 1/4 $2,935 $7,323,0431999 61 9 $3,092 928 $2,851 1325 1/2 $2,486 2262 1/2 $2,638 $5,968,0941998 66 10 $3,445 912 $2,884 1545 1/4 $2,534 2467 1/4 $2,667 $6,580,4541997 62 13 1/4 $4,925 1038 3/4 $2,756 1383 1/2 $2,503 2434 1/2 $2,624 $6,388,4231996 73 11 1/4 $3,053 1091 $2,436 1587 2/3 $2,338 2682 11/12 $2,381 $6,386,7581995 76 11 $3,152 1139 $2,901 2019 1/3 $2,521 3169 1/3 $2,660 $8,429,6771994 77 16 $2,734 1287 $3,122 1487 1/4 $2,872 3084 1/4 $2,884 $8,893,4681993 87 14 $3,043 1337 $2,736 1773 $2,479 3294 $2,593 $8,543,4401992 81 31 $2,889 1382 1/4 $2,577 1503 $2,255 3151 1/4 $2,396 $7,550,5651991 78 11 $2,543 1325 1/4 $2,592 1482 1/4 $2,296 2936 1/4 $2,500 $7,340,9411990 71 22 $2,645 1315 3/4 $2,839 1407 1/2 $2,408 2745 1/4 $2,616 $7,181,9601989 65 12 1/2 $3,304 1335 1/8 $2,817 1167 7/8 $2,484 2574 1/2 $2,662 $6,854,0901988 60 22 $3,040 1179 $2,943 1154 $2,468 2354 $2,742 $6,453,0801987 52 21 $3,154 1286 $2,572 880 $2,284 2223 $2,513 $5,586,0001986 46 32 $2,150 1212 $2,396 664 $2,019 1941 $2,314 $4,491,6501985 52 39 $2,642 1141 $2,302 714 $1,889 2399 3/4 $2,201 $5,280,9001984 44 37 $2,098 1112 1/2 $2,633 671 1/4 $2,121 1829 1/2 $2,521 $4,611,6751983 38 20 1/2 $2,832 857 $2,739 398 $2,391 1122 1/3 $2,473 $3,686,0501982 27 15 $2,898 714 1/4 $2,203 224 $2,066 1,391 3/4 $2,648 $2,775,6002011 Spring Bull Sale SummaryHighest Overall Average in 30 years!According to statistics, the 2011 overallsale average was the highest in the 30 yearsthat the Charolais Banner has beencompiling bull sale results.There were 68 sales reporting in 2011with the overall average up $542 and 1482/5 more lots selling. Total gross sales wereup by $1,711,925.A quick overview shows 30 sales up over$300 in average and 14 sales grossing morethan $130,000. There were 21 sales sellingmore than 40 lots. 66% of all sales reportinghad an overall increase in average from2010 total sale average.Mature bulls were down in average by$1217 with only 5 less selling in 2011.There were 98 7/12 more two-year-oldbull lots selling in 2011 with an increase inaverage of $654. There were 35 sales, withtwo-year olds selling, that had a two-yearold average above $3000.There were 56 5/6 more yearling lotsselling in 2011, realizing an increase in averageof $495. Of all the sales with yearlingbulls selling, 47 of the yearling salesaveraged over $3000.Bull Sale Chart Notes:• Statistics are from fall 2010 sales withmore than 10 bulls and spring 2011bull sales• No U.S. bull sales are included inthe chart.• The sales with fall long-yearlingswere treated as two year old bulls.Charolais Banner • May 2011 53

YOUTH ACTIVITIESCCYA Essay WinnersAn Unforgettable C.C.Y.A. Conference– Shelby Evans, Kenaston, SKJunior – $125When the bellrings on the lastday of school,the first thoughtto cross my mindis “Only a fewmore weeks untilC.C.Y.A.” Eachyear C.C.Y.A. ismy favorite event of the summer andI have loved every conference. Ihave been attending since 2004 and Ihave had a great time at everyconference, but my all-time favoriteshow and conference was in Olds,Alberta, in 2008. I was ten years oldand had a blast!One of my favorite memories of theOlds Conference was the Mixer. Everyyear I love the mixer, but this year itwas the best! There were so manyevents and everyone had a chance toparticipate. My favorite events werethe messy but fun ones One of themhad us applying whipped cream,shaving cream and chocolate syruponto other people’s faces. A morechallenging event involved peopleputting fizzy candies into theirmouths and then taking a sip ofSprite. You then had to hold that inyour mouth as long as possible.The mixer was awesome, but evenbetter was the rodeo! It included someof the most terrifying and thrillingmoments of my life! The rodeo was somuch fun, but for eight seconds I wasscared to death. I will never forgetthat night when a big black bull rolledout of a stock trailer and I met myworst enemy: the horned, blackmechanical bull. I dreaded themoment someone would ask me toride the bucking beast. After a lot ofencouragement from my ‘friends’, Igot onto my enemy. The next eightseconds were a blur as I held on formy life as the bull rocked back andforth. To my surprise, it was actually alot of fun! After this, we roped somelonghorn steer. I had never ropedbefore, so it was quite a challenge.My partner and I had no luck inroping any of the steers until wespotted a slow and sick one andwalked up to him and slipped therope right over his head. That’s smartcowboy work!The C.C.Y.A. Conference in Oldswas an amazing week packed withtons of fun. I loved every second of itand it will always be unforgettable tome. I can’t wait for the next C.C.Y.A.to start because I know it will onceagain be a blast!CCYA Conference and Show – TysonBlack, Foresters Fall, ONJunior – $75I belong toCCYA whichmeans CanadianCharolais YouthAssociation. Thisis a group ofyoung peopleunder the age of21 who likeCharolais cattle.Do you know what Charolais cattlelook like? They are the cows in thefield that are all white from head totail. My family raises Charolais cattlein Foresters Falls.Last July I went to CCYA camp inPeterborough, Ontario. We packed thetruck full of feed and clothes andloaded the trailer with 8 cows. Mysister Courtney, mom, dad and I allgot into the truck to start our longdrive. We were off for a week of fun.When we got to Petergborough weunloaded everything. The camp wasat the fairgrounds. We were put intogroups with 6 other kids from acrossCanada. Ben was from Alberta,Alberta was from Toronto, Haylenwas from Manitoba. What a mix ofpeople! In total I think there were 100kids at the camp.First we had a mixer to meet all theother kids. We were split into newgroups and did relay races that goteveryone wet and dirty. It was somuch fun. At the end we had to makesomeone look like a cow with shavingcream, chocolate syrup and toilet paper.54 Charolais Banner • May 2011I woke up at 5:30 in the morning togo feed and wash the cows. My sisterCourtney dislocated her knee on thevery first morning while feedinggrain. She spent the rest of themorning in the hospital while wefinished up chores. We split intogroups and had to judge bull calvesand yearling heifers.There were four animals in eachclass and we had to place them inorder from best to worst. We gavereasons why we placed them in thechosen order. I even had to say myreasons to the judge. After we wentto dance class with Amy. She tried toteach us to two step, but it didn’t work.The next morning I paired up withmy new best friend Wyatt. We had tomake something to sell to the judge inthe marketing competition. We madea drawing of a farm with all thebuildings, tractors and a pond withfish. We walked up to the judge andtold him all about the farm and thebenefits of owning it. We placedsecond in our age group. The judgeliked our excitement so much that hementioned it at supper to everyoneat camp.Each night for supper we got on abus and went to different farms to eatand do other activities. At one farmwe judged cows and at the other farmwe judged steers. I’m not really goodat judging yet.On Friday morning we showed ourcows in showmanship class. Since wewere the youngest we had to wait allmorning to go into the showring. Itook in 6U and she behaved like apuppy dog. Everyone was amaged byhow well she behaved. I came in first.The judge left right after the show andcame up to Beachburg Fair. She sawmy grandma and grandpa and toldthem she had judged this little kidthat thought he knew it all.Sometimes a little confidence goes along way.I made a magazine advertisementfor Blackbern Farm with colouredpaper and pictures. I got first.We had a banquet on Saturday

night where they gave out the prizes. Itook in a big haul, 2 blankets, asuitcase and a clock. I had a greattime. There was a dance after but Iwas too tired to party. We went backto the hotel and had crazy people setoff fireworks outside our window.While we were at camp I turned 8.They bought a cake and had abirthday party.The last day we went back to thebarn and got our cattle and stuff. Wewent home tired but happy.The Best C.C.Y.A. Conference Ever –Calina Evans, Kenaston, SKJunior – $50CCYAconferences arealways a goodtime. Eventhough I justturned ten, Ihave many yearsof memoriesalready. The bestones are from when I was still tooyoung to even register. I was a tag-alongand it was great!In the July of 2004, C.C.Y.A. washeld in Cold Lake, Alberta. I was onlyfour and did not know what to expect.We drove through rain and stormsand arrived in the dark. It was thefirst big road trip for mom and usgirls. I wondered why we came.The first morning at the barnseveryone was talking to me, andtreating me like they already knewme. I met two new girls who lookedaround my age, so we hung outtogether. Soon I learned their names:Lee-Ann Demers and MackenzieSchnulle. We stuck together the wholeweek and still talk, laugh and hangout when we see each other. Lee-Annintroduced me to Erin Murphy, whowas much older than us, and we hadlots of fun. She entertained us thewhole conference and took a millionpictures of us. We even got to act likemodels for her. She made crafts withus and gave us snacks.One night at the conference, wewent to the beach to swim. It wasexciting, but I know why they call it‘Cold Lake’. Lee-Ann and I played inthe sand and saw two boys run intopoison ivy and came out screaming‘itchy, itchy, itchy!’ It was hilarious.Before I left Cold Lake, ErinMurphy gave me a photo album withall of the pictures of the things we did.Once we got home, I got a hugepackage in the mail. It was a box ofsea shells form Erin, and I still have it.These memories will always be aspecial part of my C.C.Y.A.experiences. Now I’m older andcompete in all of the events. I have agreat time at every conference, butyou just can’t beat that first year.Showing cows and doing chores arealright, but friends and fun are whatreally make CCYA the best part ofevery summer.Beef Production in Canada andAustralia – Shae-Lynn Evans,Kenaston, SKIntermediate – $200Australia and Canada are two verywell knowncountries in beefproduction. Bothcountries arespoken highly ofwhen it comes toexporting andmarketing beef.Many of ourpractices aresimilar, but there are a few surprisingdifferences that most people don’t know.To most people, Canada, especiallythe prairies, is known for agricultureand cattle production. Across Canadathere are 4.65 million beef cows thatproduce 3.6 billion pounds of beef peryear. In Australia there are 13.5million beef cows which produce 4.2billion pounds of beef per year.Canada exports forty-nine percent ofits total beef and cattle produced. Itis the sixth largest beef exporter inthe world, producing 2.1 percent ofthe world’s beef supply. Australiaexports sixty-seven percent of its totalbeef production and is the secondlargest beef producer in the world.Australia provides 3.5 percent of theworld’s beef supply. Australia has alarger beef herd than Canada andexports a larger percentage of the beefthey produce.On average, Canadians eatapproximately 47.2 pounds of beef perperson per year, whereas Australianseat 71.5 pounds of beef per person peryear. That is really supporting the beefindustry! The herds in Canada range alot in size, with the average beingsixty-one head. Herds are based onBos Taurus breeds (Charolais, Angus,Simmental, Hereford, etc.). Australia’scattle herds are typically smaller.There are many people who just havecattle as pets, and only have ten cows,though there are large ranches inQueensland. Australian herds aremade up of Bos indicus-cross cattle inthe more arid regions. This helps tolengthen the life expectancy of thecattle in hot dry areas. Northernregions consist of more traditional BosTaurus beef breeds.Much like Canada, Australia is verydependent on the American dollarand economy. When the Americandollar is low, trade and exports sufferin other countries, but when theAmerican dollar is higher, ourexports, including beef, benefit.Throughout times of BSE, Canada’smarket suffered immensely. However,Australia, which has a very negligiblerisk of BSE benefited from the disease.When America limited trade withCanadians, they turned to Australia.Australia also captured much of theJapanese beef imports.Although the beef industries inAustralia and Canada are similar insome ways, the differences they haveresult from their different climates,market conditions, economic factors,consumer preferences, and the worldtrade policies that affect them.Ultimately, every country’s beefproducers are driven by theeconomics of the cattle industry andwill strive to produce what is indemand by their consumers.Canadian Beef Production vsBrazilian – Courtney Black, ForestersFall, ONIntermediate – $100Brazil andCanada are bothmajor producersof beef cattle.There aresimilaritiesbetween the twocountries, butthere are alsomany differences.One of the bigger differences is thenumber of cattle in each country.Charolais Banner • May 2011 55

Brazil feeds around 165 million headof cattle, where as Canada feeds onlyaround 4.8 million head. Brazil’snumber of beef cattle is so highbecause Brazil has seen an increase intheir productivity, due to theimprovement in animal geneticsthrough the use of cross breedingprograms in the Center West Region.Brazil has increased its national herdsize 24% since 1994.Brazil’s exports have also expandedover 450% in volume and 385% invalue. This change happened becauseof the availability of natural resourcesand the favourable exchange rate.Another difference between theproductivity of the two countries ishow the cattle are raised. In Brazil thecattle are almost all raised on grasspasture because of the weather. Thecattle are raised on three types ofbeef operations; grass-fed smallenterprises which are less than 500head/year, medium specializedoperations which are over 1000head/year, and grainfed/grass-fedlarge commercialized beef operations.When the grass pastures are too dry,depending on the season, farmersswitch to corn or soybean meal toreplace grass. Only 4% of cattle thatare killed per year get fattened infeedlots. Most cattle are sold directlyto slaughter houses from the farm.The cattle in Brazil after beingraised almost their whole lives ongrass pasture are slaughtered at theage of 4, whereas compared to Canadathe slaughter age is just 2 years.In Canada, the cattle are raiseddifferently as the seasons change. Thecattle are normally bred in June andJuly so that they will be born in Marchor April. The farmers breed their cattlelike that so that the calves aren’t keptout in the cold winters.Also, in Canada there is a processcalled “Backgrounding”. This is wherethey take the smaller calves and feedthem high forage feeds, to increasetheir weight to approximately 350 kg.At least one half of calves produced inCanada, are backgrounded beforethey start on a high energy feedlotfinishing program. After weaning, thesmaller calves that were beingbackgrounded are fed forages andgrain through the winter in order togain weight at 680 grams to 1 kg perday. In the spring the smaller of thecalves are sent to feedlots to gainweight at a rate of 1.2-1.4 kg per day.The larger calves are moved intofeedlots and are fed high energy andhigh grain feed rations. The feedlotsin Canada range in size from a fewhundred head capacity to verymodern operations feeding over40,000 at one time.Another difference between the twocountries is the cost of production.The costs in Brazil are estimated to be50% lower than in Canada. The costsare so much lower because of thedifferences in weather conditions.Brazil doesn’t need as many facilities(barns) because of the hot weather allthe time. They also don’t need toswitch the feeding system when theseasons change. Brazil can continuegrowing crops all year round.These examples show how Braziland Canada have some similarities,but a lot of differences in their beefproduction. However, Brazil still looksup to Canada for ideas toimprovetheir industry like ArtificialInsemination and cross-breeding. Thegenetics of the Canadian Charolais arehighly desirable.The Future Is Technological – MeganRosso, Moose Jaw, SKSenior – $300An improvedfarming methodin today’sagricultureindustry is theinput ofCanadian CattleIdentificationAgency RadioFrequency Identification (RFID) tagsand new CCIA technology. The newregulations and technology willimprove animal disease traceability,age verification and the CanadianLivestock Tracking System (CLTS).“Radio-frequency identification isthe use of an object applied to orincorporated into a product, animal orperson for the purpose ofidentification and tracking using radiowaves” (dictionary.com). RFIDconsists of interrogators which arereaders and tags, also called labels.The tags are a small round buttonwith a 14-digit number and barcodethat you place in the ears of cattle. Thereader scans the barcode and showsyou the number by just a push of abutton and placing the reader in frontof the cattle’s ear. RFID has become acrucial part in animal identificationmanagement.Darcy Eddleston claims that, “de- listing the bar-coded tag willadvance traceability initiatives.” Thiswas an important step to enhancingour ID nationally and traceabilitysystem. With the new RFIDtechnology it’ll be easier for animaltracking, which is not only importantfor human welfare but also for thesustainability of the CanadianLivestock industry. AgricultureCanada claims that this newtechnology is crucial for theadvancement of the tracking systemand maintaining the speed of businessthat the producers require to continueto be competitive in the marketplace.The Canadian Cattle IdentificationAgency has come up with a new,faster leading version of the CanadianLivestock Tracking System (CLTS)called the CLTS Lite. The CanadianLivestock Tracking System is a traceback system designed for thecontainment and the suppression ofanimal disease. This new andimproved program allows users to gothrough the system quicker because itdoesn’t have the extras that slowdown access for rural and dial upusers. This program works with theCanadian Food Inspection Agency toensure food safety.Age verification is when a breederattached the animal birthdates or theircalving start date to the identificationnumber, found on the RFID tag. Theimportance of this is for marketingpurposes. This allows for import orexport of beef and cattle easilybecause of the restrictions on age forthis type of market. “The Canadiananimal identification systemstrengthens consumer and marketconfidence and is a leading innovationof the beef industry” (Ministry ofAgriculture & Lands). Age verificationsupports access to domestic andexport markets and builds capacity toseize emerging market opportunities.Produces use this system in their56 Charolais Banner • May 2011

cow/calf production to register theircalves for market. It is certified forbeef projects to meet any age relatedrequirements as well.Radio-frequency identification tagsand new Canadian CattleIdentification Agency technology willimprove age verification, animaldisease traceability and monitoring,and the Canadian Livestock TrackingSystem. New technology andregulations put forth strengthen theCanadian Cattle Identification Agency.The Canadian Cattle IdentificationAgency and the Canadian LivestockTracking System will continue to growand improve for the cattle producersof future generations.The Green Future of the FamilyFarm – Autumn Jackson, Inglis, MBSenior – $200TheodoreSchultz (1945)identified theagricultureproblem withboth “the lowearnings of mostfarm people andthe greatinstability of income from farming.”As a young agriculture enthusiast Ioften wonder: Does a farm problemstill exist today, and what does thefuture hold for young westernagriculture enthusiasts?The family farm has been thebackbone of western Canada for manyyears. The family farm has survivedfinancial and environmental stressesthat many other businesses would notbe able to withstand. But in a worldwhere large corporations are takingover, why are family farms able tosurvive? Two of the key reasonsfamily farms are still the mainproducers in agriculture are 1) theirincentive to work is high (farmfamilies gain from improving orworking harder) and 2) transactioncosts are minimized (farming hasmany stages of production so the jobsare always changing).I believe the future will not see thedisintegration of the family farm,although changes are on the horizon.The current market is demanding thatfarms increase in size to becompetitive. Economies of scalereduce long run average costs, andtherefore bigger farms have largerinfluence in selling and buying,benefit more from economic booms,and are able to survive economic lows.When a farm increases in size, it isable to achieve an absolute advantage,meaning that it is able to perform anactivity with the fewest labour hours(due to the larger equipment andnewer technology). The moretechnologically advanced a farm is, isvery likely to be directly related withthe farm profits.A healthy environment is notsomething that people in the pastexpected to pay for. A healthyenvironment can be categorized as apublic good. Public goods are oftenunder-produced in the open market.Today, and in the future, we will see achange as people are becoming moreand more willing to pay a premiumfor products produced with theenvironment in mind.In the past few years, groceryshoppers’ carts have been filled withorganic products and locallyproduced food, both believed to beproducts for the environmentallyconsciousconsumer. However, asmore scientific knowledge is beinggained about these products, they areproving to not be as environmentallyfriendlyas consumers first perceivedthem to be; in some cases, they areeven less environmental than theconventional method of farming.This is leaving an ever-expandingempty niche market waiting to bedeveloped.In the future, one could expect moreparticipation in programs such asmoral suasion; this would involveformal and informal educationalprograms that encourage farmers tochange their management practices.Farmers will hopefully become moreeager to learn environmentallyfriendlyproduction methodsbecause the market is demandingenvironmentally-friendly products.Conservation farming will be thefuture for the western agricultureindustry.Conservation farming includesideas such as minimal soildisturbance, permanent soil cover andcrop rotations. Conservation farmingis more management intense, but aimsto reduce the need for fertilizers andfuel (a large farm input), maintaincurrent production, and remaineconomically viable.To quote an old Indian Proverb,“We do not inherit the earth, weborrow it from our children.” Farmingis a way of life and a heritage thatgoes back many generations. Farmfamilies recognize the importance ofconserving the land for generations tocome, but also recognize the presentneed to put a meal on their hometable, as well as the tables of familiesaround the world. Agriculture needsto be socially, economically, andenvironmentally feasible, and thegreen family farms seem to be theway of the future for us, the youngwestern agriculture enthusiasts.Domes CharolaisDon, Barb, Michelle & StaceyBox 208, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0306.948.2036John & Monica, 306.948.5260Lee’s Charolais FarmLeroy, Martha & Corwin WiensBox 218, Dalmeney, SK S0K 1E0306.254.4255Qualman CharolaisKen & Lorraine QualmanBox 25, Dundurn, SK S0K 1K0306.492.4634Voegeli Brothers CharolaisMax, Norman, Dorothy & DarleneBox 130, Maymont, SK S0M 1T0306.389.4605Dennis & Lissa Serhienko - 306.389.2136President: Lorraine QualmanSec/Treasurer: Darlene VoegeliPast President: Dennis SerhienkoCharolais Banner • May 2011 57

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Kirby & Arlene HakkesteegtBryce & Dana HakkesteegtT: 613.475.3532F: 613.475.5128Cell: 613.848.691713 Lawson Settlement Road, RR #3, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0SaskatchewanBreedersQuebecBreeders62 Charolais Banner • May 2011

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Be Wise...Advertise!306.546.3940Canadian Full French Charolais BreedersBAR 7 EASY RANCHPat Silbernagel(403) 637-2521Box 64, Water Valley, AB T0M 2E0BAR PUNCH RANCHJohn Hoff(403) 528-4150Box 418, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G2MAPLE LEAF CHAROLAISGeorge Stewart - (780) 352-4817Tom & Carey Stewart - (780) 352-5902RR 1, Falun, AB T0C 1H0mapleleafcharolais@xplornet.comMULKAY CATTLE CO.Roy & Marie Mulkay – (780) 636-3598Box 240, Spedden, AB T0A 3A0PATTON CHAROLAISChester Patton - (519) 925-5243RR#2, Shelburne, ON L0N 1S7PattonFarms@aol.comRUDIGER RANCHJohn & Rowana Rudiger(403) 242-5464 cell (403) 650-210630286 Old Banff Coach Road,Calgary, AB T3Z 2E1rudigerranch@aol.comSTEPHEN CHAROLAIS FARMKelly & Pam StephenBox 26, Moosomin, SK S0G 3N0(306) 435-2087 cell (306) 435-7383kellyandpam@rfnow.comSULLIVAN LAKE CHAROLAISJack & Brandon Holdsworth(403) 863-084793 Gateway Dr. SW, Calgary, AB T3E 4K1WINTERS CHAROLAISBill & Jean Winters - (613) 432-4762Robert & Lorraine - (613) 433-3204RR#5, Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z8TED & MINA SERHIENKO • CHRIS POLEY#4, 3342 Millar Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G9Office: (306) 933-4200 Fax: (306) 934-0744Email: info@tbarc.comTed Cell: (306) 221-2711 Chris Cell: (306) 220-5006Plan to attend theseleading events in 2011!June 6 Pasture Ready Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SKJune 21-22 T Bar Invitational Golf Tournament,Saskatoon, SKJuly 20-23 Canadian Charolais Youth AssociationConference & Show, Saskatoon, SKKeep in touch 24 hours a day throughwww.buyagro.com“the shortest drive to your nextherdsire is your hard drive”Previews – Sale Catalogues – Breeder PagesPROVEN WEBSITE DESIGNSWhat are you waiting for?To showcase your program,call Bryan Kostiuk at(306) 933-4200CYPRESS HILLSCHAROLAISBREEDERSPresident: Darwin RossoSecretary/Treasurer: Murray BlakeCedarlea FarmsGarner & Lori DeobaldBox 294, Hodgeville, SK S0H 2B0Phone/Fax: 677-2589g.deobald@sasktel.netWood River CharolaisMurray & Nicole BlakeBox 86McCord, SK S0H 2T0Phone: 478-2520woodrivercharolais@sasktel.netN3 Stock FarmsLyle & Lynn WilsonBox 37, Admiral, SK S0N 0B0Phone: 297-6263Rosso CharolaisDarwin & Kevin Rosso#78, 325 4 Ave. SW,Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2Phone: 693-2384rosso.c@sasktel.netChar-Top CharolaisGlen & Lyn SauderBox 569Gull Lake, SK S0N 1A0Phone: 672-3979Prairie Sky FarmsLloyd & Christina DanielsBox 185, Avonlea, SK S0H 0C0Phone: 868-442964 Charolais Banner • May 2011

IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES IN OUR INDUSTRYMay 31Johnstone’s 39th Annual Last ChanceAll Breeds Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m.,Johnstone Auction Market, MooseJaw, SKJune 6Pasture Ready Bull Sale, Saskatoon(SK) Livestock SalesJune 14Canadian Charolais AssociationAnnual General Meeting,Charlottetown, PEJune 15 to 19Canadian Charolais Tour of theMaritimesJune 22T Bar C Invitational Golf Tourney,Dakota Dunes Gold Club, Saskatoon,SKJune 26Manitoba Charolais AssociationPicnic, 1:00 p.m., Brookdale (MB)Community CentreJuly 11-15Summer Synergy, Olds (AB)Ag SocietyJuly 20-23CCYA Conference and Show,Prairieland Exhibition Park,Saskatoon, SKJuly 22Saskatchewan Charolais AssociationAGM, Saskatoon, SKJuly 29, 30 & 31Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup,Neepawa, MBAugust 31 - September 4Interior Provincial Exhibition,Armstrong, BCSeptember 11Renfrew Fair, Renfrew, ON (A BOSSShow)September 246th Annual Uppin’ the Ante FemaleSale, Gold-Bar Livestock, Guelph, ONSeptember 30 - October 2Olds Fall Classic, Olds (AB) AgSocietyOctober 9Erin Charolais Show, Erin, ON (ABOSS Show)October 15Autumn Prestige Sale, 6:30 p.m.,Lindsay (ON) Sale BarnCalendar of EventsNovember 3-6, 2011Manitoba Livestock Expo, Brandon,MB (A BOSS Show)November 4Royal Agricultural Winter FairNational Charolais Show, Toronto,ON (A BOSS Show)November 5Royal Agricultural Winter FairNational Charolais Sale, Toronto, ONNovember 5-13Edmonton Northlands Farmfair,Edmonton, AB (A BOSS Show)November 9-12Saskatoon Fall Fair, PrairielandExhibition, Saskatoon, SK (A BOSSShow)November 24Canadian Western Agribiton CharolaisSale, 11:30 a.m., Regina, SKNovember 25Canadian Western AgribitionCharolais Show, 2:30 p.m., Regina, SK(A BOSS Show)June 10-22, 2012World Charolais Congress, UnitedKingdomCharolais BannerAds Black & White Full ColourFull Page $725 $10502/3 Page 610 8401/2 Page 490 6851/3 Page 345 5051/4 Page 285 4101/6 Page 190 n/a1/8 Page 145 n/a1” Business Card 45 n/aClassified 80 n/a2”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/Charolais Banneror 1 page/Connection• Business Card in the Banner & Connection $350/yrAD RATESCharolais ConnectionAds Black & White Full ColourFull Page $1100 $14502/3 Page 825 11251/2 Page 690 9451/3 Page 525 7251/4 Page 440 6151/6 Page 330 n/a1/8 Page 220 n/aClassified 80 n/a1”x1 column (add $10.00 to put on web for 1 month)Classified 140 n/a2”x1 column (add $10.00 to put on web for 1 month)• Pictures – $10• Photos taken by fieldmen – $25• Yearly contractbuy 2 ads and get the third at half price (card ad exempt)• Position pages will be given to yearly contracts• Catalogue prices available on requestPUBLISHINGDEADLINESAD DEADLINESAugust Banner July 21Mailing: August 11Fall Connection September 14Mailing: September 28October Banner September 28Mailing: October 12The Banner cannot be responsiblefor errors in advertisements receivedafter the ad deadline. The CharolaisBanner reserves the right to refuseany advertisement.On any advertisement, the CharolaisBanner is not liable for any chargesover and above the cost of thatadvertisement.No agency commission allowed onlivestock advertising rates.The Charolais Banner assumes noresponsibility for distribution.Charolais Banner • May 2011 65

LOOKING TO FIND SOMEONE?Advertisers IndexAlta.................................................................58Altwasser Charolais.......................................60Amabec Charolais..........................................61Anchor J Charolais ........................................58Andemar Cattle Company ............................61B Bar D Charolais...........................................61Bar Diamond Farm & Cattle ........................58Bar H Charolais..............................................62Bar Punch Ranch (CFFCB).........................59,64Bar 7 Easy Charolais (CFFCB) ...................58,64Beau Char Charolais......................................59Beaver Creek Charolais .................................10Beck Farms.....................................................62Be-Rich Farms ................................................59Blackbern Charolais....................................5,61Bo-Jan Enterprises.........................................62Bow Valley Genetics Ltd. ..............................58Bricney Stock Farms ......................................62Bridor Charolais.............................................61Brimner Cattle Company ..............................62Buffalo Lake Charolais .................................59Canadian Charolais Association ..............15-18Carey, Brent ...................................................58Castine Cattle Co...........................................59Cattle In Motion............................................58Cavandown Charolais ...................................61Cedardale Charolais ......................................61Cedarlea Farms (Cypress) ..............................64Charburg Charolais .......................................60Charhead Ranch ............................................62Charla Moore Farms......................................63Char-Maine Ranching ...................................59Charolais Journal...........................................58Char-Top Charolais (Cypress) ........................65Charworth Charolais Farms ..........................59Chomiak Charolais .......................................59Circle Cee Charolais Farms............................59Clear Lake Charolais......................................59Cornerstone Charolais ..................................61Cornerview Charolais....................................61Cougar Hill Ranch .........................................63Creek's Edge Land & Cattle Co. ...................63CSS Charolais .................................................63C2 Charolais...................................................60Davis-Rairdan.................................................58DCHAR Stock Farm........................................59Diamond W Charolais ...................................63Domes Charolais (Hub) .................................57Donmoore Farms...........................................63Double L Ranch .............................................59Dubuc Charolais ............................................62Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle ...............61Eaton Charolais .............................................64Elder Charolais Farms....................................63Ericson Livestock Services .............................58Everview Charolais (HiWeigh) ......................61Fawcett Cattle Company Inc. .......................59Fischer Charolais............................................59Fleming, Billy .................................................58Fleury, Michael ..............................................58Foat Valley Stock Farm .................................59Footprint Farms ............................................59Forsyth Bros. Charolais (HiWeigh)................614-G Charolais Ranch ......................................63Future Farms..................................................59Gerrard Cattle Co. .........................................59Gilliland Bros. Charolais.............................3,63Grant Farms ...................................................59GRP Ltd. .........................................................58H.S. Knill Company Ltd. ................................58Happy Haven Charolais.................................60Hard Rock Land & Cattle Co.........................60Harvie Ranching ...........................................59HEJ Charolais ................................................59Hicks Charolais...............................................62High Bluff Stock Farm (HiWeigh).................61Horseshoe E Charolais...................................63HTA Charolais Farm (HiWeigh).....................61Hunter Charolais (HiWeigh) ......................7,61JMB Charolais (HiWeigh) ..............................61Jordan River Charolais ..................................63Kaiser Charolais Farm ...................................59Kanewischer, Jerry.........................................58Kay-R Charolais ............................................59KCH Charolais ...............................................60Kirlene Cattle..............................................5,62Kruk Charolais ...............................................60La Ferme Patry de Weedon ..........................62Land O' Lakes Charolais................................62Langstaff Charolais .......................................62Leemar Charolais...........................................59Lee's Charolais Farm (Hub)...........................57LEJ Charolais..................................................60Lindskov-Thiel Charolais Ranch....................64LiveAuctions.TV .............................................58Loewen Charolais..........................................59Maple Leaf Charolais (CFFCB) ......................64Martens Cattle Co. ........................................63McAvoy Charolais Farm ................................63McKay Charolais............................................60McKeary Charolais ........................................59McTavish Charolais ........................................63Meadows Charolais.......................................60Medonte Charolais........................................62Miller Land & Livestock ................................62Mulkay Cattle Co. (CFFCB)............................64Murphy Livestock ..........................................59Mutrie Farms .................................................63Nahachewsky Charolais ................................63New Country Livestock ................................60N3 Stock Farms (Cypress) ..............................65P & H Ranching Co. .......................................60P Bar 3 Charolais Inc. ....................................60Packer Charolais ............................................62Parklane Charolais.........................................60Patton Charolais (CFFCB) ....................11,62,64Perrot-Martin Charolais..........................63,IBCPfizer Animal Health.......................................9Pine-Lane Farms ............................................62Pleasant Dawn Charolais ...........................7,61Poley, Chris.....................................................58Potter Charolais.............................................62Prairie Cove Consulting ................................58Prairie Gold Charolais ...................................63Prairie Sky Farms (Cypress) ...........................65Pro-Char Charolais.........................................60Qualman Charolais (Hub) .............................57Rammer Charolais (HiWeigh) .......................61Ranch Ostiguy Charolais ...............................62Rawes Ranches ..............................................60Reese Cattle Co. ...........................................IFCReykdal Farms Charolais ...............................61Ringuette Charolais.......................................61Rollin' Acres Charolais .............................11,62Rolling D Charolais (HiWeigh)......................61Ronos .............................................................62Rosso Charolais (Cypress)..............................65RRTS Charolais ...............................................60Rudiger Ranch (CFFCB) ............................60,64Saddleridge Charolais ...................................60Sand Rose Charolais ......................................63Sandan Charolais Farms................................60Saskatchewan Charolais Association ...........13Saunders Charolais........................................62Scarth Cattle Co.............................................61Sharadon Farms.............................................62Skeels, Danny.................................................58Sliding Hills Charolais....................................63Snake Valley Farms........................................60A. Sparrow Farms .........................................IFCSproule Charolais ..........................................60Stephen Charolais Farm (CFFCB) .............63,64Steppler Charolais (HiWeigh) ..................11,61Stock, Mark....................................................58Stockmen's Insurance....................................58Sullivan Lake Charolais (CFFCB) ...................64Sunrise Charolais ...........................................62T Bar C Cattle Co. ..........................................64Temple Farms.................................................63Turnbull Charolais .........................................60Velda Rose Charolais.....................................61Voegeli Bros. Charolais (Hub).......................57Wawedash Farms Ltd....................................63Wells Charolais ................................................5Whiskey Hollow Cattle Company ................62White Cap Charolais .....................................63White Heather Charolais ..............................60Wienk Charolais ............................................64Wilgenbusch Charolais .........................63,OBCWinters Charolais (CFFCB) ............................64Wood River Charolais (Cypress)....................65Wrangler Charolais .......................................6066 Charolais Banner • May 2011

RPJ Carrera 53XBY WHITECAP LAREDOHigh Selling Bull to WilgenbuschCharolais & Hunter CharolaisKCM Prowler 2XBY HTA SENATOR 8130U2nd High Selling Bull to McLeodLivestock & Kay-R CharolaisThank you to all our buyers for giving us a great sale.A special thanks to these purebred breeders for addinga Perrot-Martin bull to their program.• Buffalo Lake Charolais• Doll Charolais• McAvoy Charolais• FDKL Charolais• Southview Charolais• Rambur Charolais• Temple FarmsBox 358, Naicam, SKJohn, Rosemarie & Anita PerrotT/F 306.874.5496Collin & Kimberly MartinT/F 306.874.2186perrotmartincharolais@sasktel.net

JWX THREE PEET 73XHomozygous Polled Red Pierce son to:Langstaff Charolais, Wallaceburg, ONJWX BUCKLE 1XSilver Buckle son to:Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, ABJWX XCLUSIVE 10XHomozygous Polled Silverado son to:Erixon Charolais, Lyleton, MBJWX MR REALITY 56XReality Red son to:Sand Rose Charolais, Ft. Qu’Appelle• Perrot-Martin Charolais• Elder Charolais• Forsyth Bros. Charolais, MB• Bar H Charolais• Miller Farms, AB• Effertz Key Ranch, ND• Brevig Charolais, MT• Silver Spur Land & Cattle, WY• Sand O’ Gold Charolais• Greg Slack, SDJohn & Brenda, Colin, Conrad & Erica, Craig & Tricia WilgenbuschBox 4, Halbrite, SK S0C 1H0T 306-458-2688 • F 306-458-2371 • wilgenbusch@sasktel.net