Advocate - Ontario Simmental Association

Official Publication of the Ontario Simmental Association 

Spring 2012

Offering the following services: 

- Performance Bull Testing: an of� cial sanctioned BIO facility 

- Donor/Recipient Management: the “Total Program” 

- Import/Export and Quarantine Service: Livestock, Semen and Embryos 

- Sales Management and Consulting: Tailored to “Suit Your Needs” 

Events and Programs planned for 2012: 

: The new of� cial All Ontario Simmental Bull Test program. 

BIO accredited and supported by OSA/CSA accepting all facets of the breed: Fullblood, Red, Black, Horned and Polled. 

Two age groups: Oct 1/11 - Dec 31/11 

Jan 1/12 - Mar 31/12 

Saturday, April 7, 2012 • Private Treaty and Open House • Hosted by Crimson Tide Fleckvieh and Guests 

Saturday September 8, 2012 • Annual Fullblood Female Sale • Hosted by Crimson Tide Fleckvieh and Guests 

Saturday September 8, 2012 • Annual Colored Sale • Ontario’s all new “Premiere Purebred Sale” 

For more information or to test bulls and consign cattle, please contact us. Be part of something “NEW”! 

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Larry & Judy Eurig 

R.R. #3, 311371 Hwy 6 N • Mount Forest, ON N0G 2L0 

Phone: 519-323-3167 • Fax: 519-323-9807 • Email: larryeurig@hotmail.com 

www.crimsontide.ca

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On behalf of the Board of Directors I would like to 

wish everyone a successful 2012. 

This is the time of year where we start to see the results of our breeding selections and the 

true maternal traits of the Simmental breed. As the 2012 calves hit the ground we can see 

our future herd sires and foundation females maturing into all that is exciting about the 

Simmental breed – strong material traits, depth of rib, length of loin and quiet dispositions. 

Each one with his/her own personality that makes this breed a joy to work with. All the 

hard work and long hours pay off. Best of luck to everyone with your calving season. 

The Ultrasound Program and Ron Wooddisse Carcass Class at the Royal will continue for 

the 2012 year. We hope to see more participation in this exciting new class. OSA again 

this year is sponsoring a rebate program for ultrasounding of females. See the information 

contained in this issue of the Advocate. 

Approximately 175 4-H members showed Simmental calves and yearlings in 2011. This 

was an increase of approximately 50 animals over the 2010 year. What an accomplishment 

for our breed. Your continued support of the youth is evident in these numbers. 

Included in this issue are some new education cards that are available for purchase and 

how to order. If they are something that will benefit promoting your operation, please let 

us know. 

We welcome your input on information to include on the OSA website, for marketing/ 

breed promotion, and for publication in the Advocate. Articles for consideration can be 

forwarded to the Board at the contact address/email listed on page 5. Please send us 

your upcoming events and sales for inclusion in the Upcoming Events section. New to this 

edition is sale results, please continue to forward for our next publication. 

Hope to see you at the Annual General Meeting on March 10, 2012 in Peterborough. 

Keitha Harris-Donovan 

President, Ontario Simmental Association 


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OSA Board of Directors 2012 

President 

Keitha Harris-Donovan 

T613.257.2617 

dovovandale_simmentals@hotmail.com 

Vice President 

Billy Elmhirst 

C705.761.0896 

ircc@nexicom.net 

Secretary 

Grace Oesch 

T519.656.2199 

gravandale@golden.net 

Treasurer 

Debbie Elliott 

T519.345.2785 

dje@djfarmscattle.com 

Past President 

Dan O'Brien 

C613.761.2403 

dan.obrien@sympatico.ca 

Past Vice-President 

John Pearson 

C905.349.3415 

j.kpearson@sympatico.ca 

2011 Ron Wooddisse Momorial Carcass Class 

East Central Director 

Glenn Wotton 

C705.878.1713 

elmtreefarms@i-zoom.net 

Director 

Kara Enright 

T613.478.3404 

kara_langevin@hotmail.com 

Director 

Carla Nolan 

T905.607.2204 

carla.nolan@sympatico.ca 

Director 

Katie Wood 

C519.821.6654 

redribbonlivestock@yahoo.ca 

South West Director 

Kevin Howatt 

T519.523.4338 

kevin.howatt@watergroup.com 

CSA Director 

Kara Enright 

T613.478.3404 

kara_langevin@hotmail.com 

CSA President 

Ron Nolan 

T905.607.2204 

rnolan@hatch.ca 

Cover Picture 

Taken by 

Keitha Harris-Donovan, 

Ashton, On. 

Winter 2012 

If you have a cover 

shot for the Advocate, 

please send it to Melissa. 

The winner of the heifer and bull carcass classes at the Royal was Dave & Gayle Milliner (Waydamar Simmentals). The champion 

heifer was WAYDAMAR BLK XEY 77X, WMY 77X and the champion bull was WAYDAMAR R SPIDERMAN 79X, WMY79X 

Reserve heifer is the entry of Dan O’Brien with DAL MS POL SHEARFORCE122X and reserve bulls (tie) were Ron Nolan with BAR 5 

PFF TORRENT 1211X and the Woodissee family with MARYWOOD LADIES MAN 11X. 

The bull class had 36 entries. The bull scores were calculated at 70% ultra-sound scan measurements and 30% from CSA epd’s. 

The bulls were not exhibited; with the winner being chosen entirely on the above statistics. The winning score was 61.0 and reserve 

tied with 60.93 points. 

The heifers had 5 entries. The heifer scores were calculated at 50% ultra-sound scan measurements, 30% from CSA epd’s, and the 

final 20% in the show ring as placed by a Judge. Before the class entered the ring, 3 of the heifers were within ¾ of a point of each 

other. The final tally was: champion was 68.75 and reserve 65.79 – a very close competition. 

Nu-Life Mills awarded a $100.00 gift certificate to each of the class winners. 

If you would like to participate in the 2012 class you need to start planning now to make sure that you can get your cattle scanned 

according to CSA protocols. You should book with BIO as early as possible in order that they can economically fit you into their 

schedules. 

Something that we found out during this year’s set up was that BIO can only forward your scan data to CSA with your permission. 

This also includes info gathered at bull test stations. If you want your info to get to CSA remember to ask BIO. 

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Upcoming Events 

Junior Beef Expo 

London, Ontario 

March 10 th & 11 th , 2012 

OSA Annual General Meeting 

Peterborough, Ontario 

March 10 th , 2012 

1:00 pm 

Ottawa Valley Farm Show 

March 13 th , 14 th , 15 th , 2012 

New CE Centre just outside the 

Ottawa International Airport 

Bar 5 Spring Spectacular XXXIX 

Bull & Female Spring Production Sale 

Bar 5 Sale Barn, Markdale, ON 

March 31 st , 2012 

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Youth Forum 2012 

April 6 th and 7 th , 2012 

Orangeville Fairgrounds, 

Orangeville, Ontario 

Simmply Simmental '12 

Saturday April 7 th , 2012 

Open House and Private Treaty Bull Sale 

Crimson Tide Fleckvieh and Guests 

(at the farm) 

Mount Forest ON 

Ottawa Valley Simmental 

Club Spring Sale 

May 26th, 2012 

6:30 pm 

Hobb’s Sale Pavillion 

CSA AGM and YCS National Simmental 

Show 

In conjunction with Nova Scotia Provincial 

Exhibition 

August 21 st - 25 th , 2012 

Truro, Nova Scotia 

Fleckvieh Fever '12 

Saturday September 8 th , 2012 

Annual Fall Female Sale 

Crimson Tide Fleckvieh and Guests 

(at the farm) 


The Purebred Primary 

Saturday September 8 th , 2012 

Annual Fall Colored Female Sale 

In conjunction with Fleckvieh Fever '12 

(at Crimson Tide) 


Simm Test Ontario 

All Ontario Simmental Bull Test 

(at Crimson Tide) 

Fall entry, Sept/Oct 2012 


Thank you to Crimson Tide Fleckvieh 

The Fenelon Falls 4-H Beef Club from Kawartha 

Lakes Haliburton 4-H Association would like to 

graciously thank Larry and Judy Eurig. 

In July, they conducted a farm tour, followed by 

an informative, hands on artificial insemination 

demonstration. Larry also gave a very informative 

lesson on both AI breeding as well as embryo 

transplanting. Judy generously served drinks and 

snacks to all the visitors. 

The Eurig’s awarded two members, Steven Jones 

and Emily Roberts with $250 credits towards a 

purchase of any service offered by Crimson Tide. 

From the entire Kawartha Lakes 

Haliburton 4-H Association, 

Thank you to Crimson Tide.

CSA - What's Happening 

CEO OF PROGRAMMING - CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION 

The Canadian Simmental Association’s 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and National show was held in November 

2011 during FarmFair in Edmonton. The Alberta Simmental Association did a fantastic job of organizing and hosting breeders 

from across Canada along with creating a great marketing opportunity for those who brought cattle for the show and sale. 

Numerous comments were made about the enthusiasm and buzz in the barns that had not been felt at Northlands for some 

time. 

A tremendous set of cattle were on display at the National show and it was great to see the interest in our breed especially from 

the large number of spectators – many of whom were from other breeds or the commercial sector. While visiting at ringside 

there were regular comments on how much the cattle have improved and how little difference there was in quality throughout 

the various classes. Simmental has made tremendous strides in the quest for ideal cattle that are not only eye-appealing but 

also structurally sound and phenotypically superior. A highlight during the show was the announcement by the Alberta Livestock 

Meat Agency (ALMA) of $325,000.00 of funding to further enhance genomic meat quality research being led by CSA. 

The CSA members who attended the AGM received reports on finances and operations for the Association as well as Simmental 

Country. The number of animals being registered and transferred to the CSA increased slightly over the previous year. 

A Genomics project update was provided and was very well received. The genomics research project triggered numerous 

questions and great discussion that was addressed by project manager Ms. Sandy Russell, Dr. Steve Miller and the rest of the 

project team. 

Also during the meeting, new directors Dee Young of Breton, Alberta and Kelly Ashworth from Oungre, Saskatchewan were 

elected to the Board along with incumbent Ron Nolan of Markdale, Ontario. Sincere thanks is extended to retiring directors 

President Rick McIntyre and Don Lundberg both from Saskatchewan – your contributions to the CSA and the Simmental breed 

are very much appreciated. As a result of Rick McIntyre terming out a new Executive was elected. Ron Nolan was elected as 

the CSA President, Fraser Redpath of Mather, Mb will serve as 1st Vice President, and Randy Mader Carstairs, Alberta is 2nd 

vice president. In addition to the changes within the executive, new committee chairs have also been appointed. Fraser has 

agreed to move from the Promotion Committee to chair the Breed Improvement Committee and Randy is now the new Promotion 

committee chair. John Sullivan remains as Finance committee chair and Lacey Fisher is again the CSA director responsible 

for the Young Canadian Simmental Association. 

One of the highlights of the activities at FarmFair was the induction of four new members into the CSA Hall of Fame. This year, 

Rodney James – Transcon Livestock, Okotoks, Alberta; Lazy S Ranch – Stewart and Doreen Ainsworth, Mayerthorpe, Alberta; 

Charles Groeneveld – Alberta Simmental Association/ Highwood Land & Cattle, High River, AB; and Lewis Farms – the 

Lewis Family of Spruce Grove, Alberta were honored for their contributions towards development of the Simmental breed in 

Canada. 

As we look forward to building off the success that Canadian Simmental experienced in 2011, the upcoming year looks to 

hold even more activity and excitement for the Simmental breed in Canada. Another tremendous set of bulls are being developed 

and will again be desired by the beef industry. As our genomics project continues to progress we will be providing 

regular updates as well as beginning to assess data and using that information in our breed improvement and promotions. 

This year the CSA AGM moves to the Maritimes and will be held in Truro Nova Scotia along with the Nova Scotia Provincial 

Exhibition. The National YCSA show will also be held in conjunction with the AGM and promises to be an exciting event so 

CSA members should start planning to attend. I look forward to seeing everyone at the many Canadian Simmental events 

throughout the year. 

by Bruce Holmquist 


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2011 Royal Agricultural Winter fair show results 

Champion Junior heifer Calf 

Banner sponsored by 

Bouchard Livestock International, Crossfield, AB 

IRCC Yours Truly 129Y 

Indian River Cattle Company 

reserve Champion Junior heifer Calf 

Sponsored by Hallridge Simmentals, 

Dr, Everett and Marylon Hall, Owen Sound, ON 

Justabout Dixie 

Barry/Ashley Hanes, Troy, Ontario 

Champion senior heifer Calf 

Sponsored by Prospect Hills Simmentals, 

Andrew Schuller and Family, Granton, ON 

Destiny 680S Shimmer 

Destiny Simmentals 

reserve Champion senior heifer Calf 

Sponsored by Leahy Stock Farms, 

Bernard and Lise Leahy and Family. Lakefield, ON 

Red Tiger Force 214Y 

River Point Cattle Company 

Junior Champion female 

Sponsored by Waydamar Simmentals, 

Dave and Gayle Milliner, Dundalk, ON 

IRCC Xcella 2X 


reserve Junior Champion female 

Sponsored by Donovandale Farms, 

Gerald and Keitha Donovan, Ashton, ON 

RF Dominatrix 7X 

Craig Oattes 

senior Champion female 

Sponsored by Boss Cattle Company, 

John and Margo Cartright, Granton, ON 

IRCC U Go Girl 804U 


reserve senior Champion female 

Sponsored by Ferme Gagnon, 

Yves and Francis Gagnon, Cheneville, QC 

CAS Hugs N Kisses 


Grand Champion female 

Sponsored by Bar 5 Stock Farms, 

Ron and Carla Nolan, Markdale, ON 

IRCC Xcella 2X 



reserve Grand Champion female 

Sponsored by Flo-Lar Farms in memory of Larry Behnke 

RF Dominatrix 7X 

Craig Oattes 

Bull Calf Champion 

Sponsored by Robson Acres, 

The Robson Family, Millbrook, ON 

Justabout King Label 

Ron and Linda Stewart 

reserve Bull Calf Champion 

Sponsored by Evergreen Odds, 

Norm and Barb Plume, Cardinal, ON 

Destiny Hustler 


Junior Champion Bull 

Sponsored by Ferme Bischof 

in memory of Beat Bischof, Roxboro, QC 

Triara Cowboy’s Choice 590X 

Triara 

reserve Junior Champion Bull 

Sponsored by Destiny Simmentals, 

Todd and Karen Campbell, Meaford, ON 

IRCC Xpedition 41X 


Grand Champion Female 

Reserve Grand Champion Female

2011 Royal Agricultural Winter fair show results 

senior Champion Bull 

Sponsored by V5 Simmentals 

in Memory of Bennie Vance, Kanata, ON 

Xcel Ebony’s Influence 

Xcel Livestock 

reserve senior Champion Bull 

Sponsored by Canadian Simmental, Calgary, AB 

Grand Champion Bull 

Sponsored by Burns Simmental, 

Sterling and Mona Burns, Perth, ON 

Xcel Ebony’s Influence 

Xcel Livestock 

reserve Grand Champion Bull 

Sponsored by Indian River Cattle Company, 

Billy and Juanita Elmhirst, Indian River, ON 

Justabout King Label 

Linda and Ron Stewart 

proGeny of dam 

Sponsored by Alliance Simmentals Farms, 

Mike McCart, North Gower, ON 


Breeders herd 

Sponsored by Ottawa Valley Simmental Club 


Senior and Grand Champion Bull 

Reserve Grand Champion Bull 

Get of sire 

Sponsored by Poplar Simmentals, 

Kevin Howatt, Ashburn, ON 

Ron and Linda Stewart 

premier Breeder 

Sponsored by Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 

premier exhiBitor 

Sponsored by Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 


2011 BriGht liGhts futurity 

Champion Bull 

Sponsored by Enright Cattle Company, 

Kara and Darold Enright, Tweed, ON 

Destiny Hustler 


reserve Champion Bull 

Sponsored by Wild Oak Farms, Hank, 

Tina and Brandon Hiddink, Bloomfield, ON 

Donovandale Tuxedo 

Donovandale Farms 

Champion heifer 

Sponsored by Gravendale Simmentals, 

Wellesley, ON 

IRCC Indian Kisses 


reserve Champion heifer 

Sponsored by Black River Farms, 

Dan and Janet Munro, Sutton, ON 

Destiny 680S 


2011 younG Canadian simmental 

Sponsored by Arkacy Simmentals, 

Russell Code, Perth Road, ON 

Breeder's Herd 

Champion 

showperson: 

Jack Oattes 

reserve Champion 

howperson: 

Kaitlyn O’Neil 


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new life mills sponsored $100.00 Gift CertifiCates 

for the Champion Bull and Champion heifer

Hints on Successful Tattooing 

As proper identification of animals is the basis for the purebred industry, this is the most important factor a breeder should 

consider. Animals can be turned away from shows, sales, and for export purposes because of improper, indistinct, or just plain 

erroneous tattoos. Placing a tattoo on an animal should be a simple matter, but it seems it causes many breeders problems 

mainly because not enough care is taken at the time the tattoo is applied. Read these tips over, inspect your cattles tattoos when 

you have a moment, evaluate your present technique, and see if you can improve on your own tattooing method. 

Tools of the Trade tattoo pliers, small brush (a toothbrush works well) for rubbing paste into the tattoo letters, rag for cleaning 

ear, alcohol as solvent to wet rag with to remove wax, tube of paste ink. Dont store the tattoo letters in a pile at the bottom of 

a container point will become bent or dull. Clean, sharp, straight needles make for good tattoos. 

Applying tattoo select a spot between the ribs, well into ear and well away from the hairy edges of the ear. Press firmly and 

release, pressing the ear away from the pliers if necessary to avoid tearing the skin. Note if the punctures made are indistinct 

or ripped, leave it to heal for a week and try again. Avoid hitting a rib, as this causes excess bleeding and will result in one 

side of the puncture being too shallow and the other side too deep, making a poor tattoo. 

N.B. Extremely important to thoroughly clean the dirt and wax from the ear. 

Apply the paste ink to the ear. There are many types of inks, but paste is recommended. Colors vary, but green works best. 

Dont put the paste directly on the tattoo needles, work the paste into the punctures with the brush. If any blood appears, apply 

more paste and rub it in until it stops. If the tattoo is a good one, the excess ink may be removed immediately, but usually it is 

left on to help minimize bleeding. 

Dont place tattoos in the hairy edges. Remember when doing calves, place the tattoo well into the ear. As the calf grows, the 

hairy edge works into the ear. 

A good tattoo, well into the ear, away from the hairy outer edges and plainly visible is the desired result. Place the breeder 

letters in the top, running between the first and second ribs. 

The use of a flashlight speeds up the reading of tattoos, but well placed, distinct tattoos should require no aid to read them. Dont 

confuse 6's and 9's. Once you've placed the tattoos in the pliers, check on a piece of cardboard before placing in the ear. 

Gathering 

materials is 

the first step 

in getting 

ready to 

tattoo. 

1 

a clean ear is the first step to a successful 

tattoo. Clipping ears may also be necessary 

to avoid interference from hair. 

3 

sanitizing tattooing equipment is just 

one way to follow biosecurity protocol. 

5 

apply ink between the first and 

second ribs. the ink should thoroughly 

cover the skin. 

after several weeks, the tattoo should 

become legible as the dried ink flakes 

out of the calf’s or kid’s ear. 

Pictures taken from: «Tattooing 101: Reviewing the Basics of Identifying Calves», University of Arkansas. 

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4 

Keep a firm grip on the calf or kid to 

avoid any movement that could cause 

the tongs to slip. 


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heifers Calved marCh – april 2011 

1. Alliance Polled Mocha, Alliance Simmental Farms, North Gower, ON 

2. JL Sally Oak Y291, M & J Farms, Attica, IN. USA 

heifers Calved feBruary 2011 

1. FGAF Barbarella 845Y, Ferme Gagnon Farms, Cheneville, QB 

2. DLO Miss Claire Y3, Dave Onstot, Peach Creek Ranch, Granger, TX. USA 

3. BAR 5 Sasmtiena 419Y, BAR 5 Simmental Farms, Markdale, ON 

4. BAR 5 Danelli 417Y, BAR 5 Simmental Farms, Markdale, ON 

5. MVF SA Elatia 416Y, Maxey Valley Farms, Morning View, KY. USA 

heifers Calved, January 2011 

1. Alliance Sophie’s Choice, Alliance Simmental Farms, North Gower, ON 

2. FGAF Barbarella 803Y, Ferme Gagnon Farm, Cheneville, QB 

3. FGAF Coronita 817Y, Germe Gagnon Farm, Cheneville, QB 

4. MJ Penelope, M & J Farms, Attica, IN. USA 

5. BAR 5 PFF Zena 1206Y, BAR 5 Simmental Farms, Markdale, ON 

6. MJ Her Majesty 054Y, M & J Farms, Attica, IN. USA 

Champion Jr. heifer: Alliance Polled Mocha, Alliance Simmental Farms 

reserve: FGAF Barbaraella 845Y, Ferme Gagnon Farms 

heifers Calved novemBer – deCemBer 2010 

1. BAR 5 PSA Toshiba 305X, BAR 5 Simmental Farms, Markdale, ON 

2. TNT’s Princess, TNT Simmental Farm, Cleveland, GA. USA 

3. BAR 5 SA Erma 802X, BAR 5 Simmental Farms, Markdale, ON 

heifers Calved septemBer – oCtoBer 2010 

1. ICC Tonyo, Indian Creek Cattle Co., Huntsville, AL. USA 

2. Freedom’s SA Bella, Freedom Run Farm, Manchester, MI. USA 

3. ICC Lady Bessie, Indian Creek Cattle Co., Huntsville, AL. USA 

4. VPFS Lily 11X, Vantage Point Farm, Boonsboro, MD. USA 

heifers Calved septemBer 2010 

1. CJ Miss Gabi X025, CJ Simmental Ranch, Anna, IL. USA 

2. JE J25X, Dave Onstot, Peach Creek Ranch, Granger, TX. USA 

heifers Calved July – auGust 2010 

1. SSCH Kenda, Southern Simmentals/Cedar Hill Farm, Jonesboro, IL. USA 

2. Miss CJ X024, CJ Simmental Ranch, Anna, IL. USA 

heifers Calved april – June 2010 

1. MVF P SA Exazalea 20UX, Maxey Valley Farms, Morning View, KY. USA 

2. Freedom’s Bell, Freedom Run Farm, Manchester, MI. USA 

3. GEO/TNT Shirley Temple, TNT Simmental Farm, Cleveland, GA. USA 

4. VPFS April 10X, Vantage Point Farm, Boonsboro, MD. USA 

Champion intermediate heifer: MVF P SA Exazalea 20UX, 

Maxey Valley Farms 

reserve: BAR 5 PSA Toshiba 305X, BAR 5 Simmental Farms 

heifers Calved January – marCh 2010 

suBClass a 

1. MJ Jackalyn, M & J Farms, Attica, IN. USA 

2. MVF P SA Exzanna 449X, Maxey Valley Farm, Morning View, KY. USA 

3. Freedom’s PSA Darla, Freedom Run Farm, Manchester, MI. USA 

suBClass B 

1. FGAF Zaila 708X, Ferme Gagnon Farm, Cheneville, QB CAN 

2. JL Babe, Steaks Alive/ Jim Ligon, Joplin, MO. USA 

3. Alliance Zignetta, Alliance Simmental Farm, North Gower, ON CAN 

heifers Calved septemBer – deCemBer 2009 

1. Gibbons Rylee, Freedom Run Farm, Manchester, MI. USA 

2. MJ GAB, M & J Farms, Attica, IN. USA 

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FSFF SHOW RESULTS 

Champion senior heifer: MJ Jackalyn, M & J Farms 

reserve: FGAF Zaila 708X, Ferme Gagnon Farm 

Grand Champion heifer: Alliance Polled Mocha, 

Alliance Simmental Farms 

reserve Grand Champion heifer: MVF P SA Exazalea, 

Maxey Valley Farms 

Grand Champion Heifer 

Reserve Grand Champion Hiefer 

Bulls Calved marCh – april 2010 

1. TNT’s Atlas, TNT Simmental Farm, Cleveland, GA. USA 

2. Double L’s Baby Bubba, Double L Farms, Wellinton, KY. USA 

Bulls Calved January – feBruary 2010 

suBClass a 

1. Alliance Polled Warrior, Alliance Simmental Farm, North Gower, ON 

2. Alliance Polled Russel, Alliance Simmental Farm, North Gower, ON 

3. CJ Sargent Major Y102, CJ Simmental Ranch, Anna, IL. USA 

suBClass B 

1. BAR 5 SA Iseah 409Y, BAR 5 Simmental Farms, Markdale, ON 

2. FGAF Windsurfer 820Y, Ferme Gagnon Farm, Cheneville, ON 

3. MJ Block, M & J Farms, Attica, IN. USA 

Champion Jr. Bull: Alliance Polled Warrior, Alliance Simmental Farm 

reserve: Alliance Polled Russel, Alliance Simmental Farm 

Bulls Calved oCtoBer – deCemBer 2010 

1. BAR 5 PSA Essence 803X, BAR5 Simmental Farms, Markdale, ON 

2. BAR 5 SA Mario 801X, BAR 5 Simmental Farms, Markdale, ON 

3. VPFS Patton 13X, Vantage Point Farm, Boonsboro, MD. USA 

4. VPFS Beauregard, Vantage Point Farm, Boonsboro, MD. USA 

Bulls Calved april – June 2010 

1. SSCG Smohalla X501, Southern Simmentals/Cedar Hill Farm, 

Jonesboro, IL. USA

FSFF SHOW RESULTS 

Bulls Calved January – marCh 2010 

1. FGAF Jagerbomb 706X, Ferme Gagnon Farm, Cheneville, QB 

2. Double L’s Bandit, Double L Farms, Wellington, KY. USA 

3. Freedoms Expert X310, Freedom Run Farm, Manchester, MI. USA 

4. MVF P SA El Toronto 812X, Maxey Valley Farms, Morning View, KY. USA 

Champion intermediate Bull: BAR 5 PSA Essence 803X, 

BAR 5 Simmental Farms 

reserve: BAR 5 SA Mario 801X, BAR 5 Simmental Farms 

Bulls Calved January – deCemBer 2009 

1. Dora Lee’s Enclave FF45W, M & J Farms, Attica, IN. USA 

2. MJ Polled Power, M & J Farms, Attica, IN.. USA 

Bulls Calved January – deCemBer 2008 

1. WLSF Hayger SA, TNT Simmental Farm, Cleveland, GA. USA 

Champion senior Bull: WLSF Hayger, SA, TNT Simmental Farm 

reserve: Dora Lee’s Enclave FF45 W, M & J Farms 

Grand Champion Bull: BAR 5 PSA Essence 803X, 

BAR 5 Simmental Farms 

reserve Grand Champion Bull: BAR 5 SA Mario 801X, 

BAR 5 Simmental Farm 

Reserve Grand Champion Bull Grand Champion Bull 

Cow/Calf pairs 

1. CEN Miss Perfect 512 P and FGAF Coronita 817Y, 

Ferme Gagnon Farm, Cheneville, QB CAN 

2. Freedoms SA Liberty Bell and Freedoms Independence, 

Freedom Run Farm, Manchester, MI. USA 

Grand Champion Cow/Calf pair: CEN Miss Perfect 512 P and 

FGAF Coronita 817Y, Ferme Gagnon Farm 

reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf pair: Freedoms SA Liberty Bell 

and Freedoms Independence, Freedom Run Farm 

2011 fsff pinnaCle supreme Champion: 

Cen Miss Perfect 512P and FGAF Coronita 817Y 

Get of sire: Alliance Simmental Farm, JNR Gravity 

produce of dam: Ferme Gagnon 

Breeder’s herd: Ferme Gagnon 

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair 

Reserve Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair 

Premier Breeder and Exhibitor 

premier Breeder: Ron and Carla Nolan, BAR 5 Simmental Farm 

premier exhibitor: BAR 5 Simmental Farm 


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Royal Winter Fair Judge 2012 nominations 

Billy & Juanita Elmhirst nOminAte ScOtt SchAAke, kS. He is a simmental breeder. Seconded by Dan Munro 

Patrick Leahy, with Laura Robson seconding it. We are nominating cliff Orley Of lebAnOn, PA. 

Mr. Orley is a graduate of Ohio State Univ., a staff member at Univ. of Kentucky, and has done graduate work at Penn State. He is 

a Purebred Herd manager for herds in Utah, Colorado, and Kentucky. He owns and operates Keystone Cattle Services (Custom Fitting 

Show/ Sale Cattle), and also owns a herd of purebred Simmental and Charolais cattle. Mr. Orley has judged at the local, state, regional, 

national, and international levels including: Toronto, Louisville, Springfield, MA, Timonium, MD, Columbus,OH, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas 

City, Denver, Houston, Ft. Worth , Missouri and numerous others. He has also fitted and bred several National Champions in both the 

U.S. and Canada. He would be priviledged to judge your show at The Royal. 

The Schaake's have been breeding Simmental cattle since 1974, after an introduction to the breed when Scott showed the Grand 

Champion Steer (Simmental x Hereford) at the county fair. Artificially Breeding our black cows to Simmental bulls gave us our start in 

black-factored Simmental genetics in 1975. In fact, many of our leading cow families trace back to "Chipper N726", who defined the 

word "longevity". She remained a productive donor cow to the age of 20 years. 

Currently our program utilizes artificial insemination and embryo transfer. Selection pressure for calving ease, maternal influence, moderate 

growth, disposition and a manageable mature size has been stressed for several generations. Attention to structural correctness, fleshing 

ability and marketing appeal has been a priority since day one. Dr. Scott Schaake was raised on a cow-calf ranch/row crop operation 

near Lawrence Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1984 with a B.S. in Animal Sciences and Industry. He earned his 

M.S. at Clemson University and Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky, specializing in the area of Meat Science. 

Currently he serves as the coach of the Livestock Judging Team. His teams have won five National Championships during his tenure as a 

coach at Kansas State University. Besides coaching, he is involved with teaching Introductory Animal Science Lab, Livestock and Meat 

Evaluation, Form and Function of Livestock and Principles of Livestock Selection. In addition to his teaching responsibilities he advises 

30-40 undergraduate students each year. Dr. Schaake has an 80% Teaching appointment and 20% Extension appointment. Dr. Schaake 

has judged livestock shows in 32 states, Canada, South America and Mexico. His personal interest includes all types of sports, hunting, 

fishing and attending his sons' sporting events. His family includes wife, Kandi, and sons Shane and Shilo. 

CSA & OSA Simmental Promotion Card 

Included with your copy of the Advocate is a copy of the CSA SIMMENTAL PROMOTION CARD as well as 

a copy of a card that OSA has developed as an education card aimed at children. 

We have developed both of these cards with the general public in mind. Most urban people do not know what a 

Simmental is, so the cards are a good way to introduce our Breed to the public. These cards are available from 

CSA and OSA respectively. Both are priced at $20.00 per hundred cards. 

UltrA-SOUnD rebAte PrOGrAm 

Contact BIO right now. 519.767.2665 

OSA is once again sponsoring a rebate to Members who perform ultra-sound scans on their 2011 heifers. 

The rebate is $10 per head for heifers that are in a valid CSA Contemporary Group. 

(maximum rebate $150.00 per member) 

CSA also sponsors a rebate program for 

$10 per head for Bulls and heifers, 

that are scanned in a valid Contemporary Group. 

Advocate | Spring 2012

IRCC Christmas Internet Sale 

December 6 th - 2011 

Indian River, ON 

11 open pureBred red/BlaCK heifers averaGed $4137 

hiGh sellers 

Lot 1 "IRCC BR Indian Kisses 101Y" 

by Trademark sold to Ian McRae, Glencoe, On 

for $9 000 

Lot 7 "IRCC Yours Truly 129Y" 

by Kappes Real Deal sold to Scott Dykstra, Jarvis, ON 

for $6 400 

Lot 12 "IRCC Yoyo 137Y" 

by IRCC Sandman sold to Ryan Moore, Mt. Pleasant, ON 

for $5 000 

Lot 5 "IRCC Yeehaw 103Y 

by Dream On sold to Maplerose Farms, Flesherton, ON 

for $4 200 

Lot 13 "3 Embryos 

Hugs N Kisses x Wheatland Bull 680S" 

sold to Barlee Simmentals, Shawville, PQ 

for $3 000 

September 3 rd , 2011 

Auctioneer: Steve Dorran, Alberta 

Sales Consultants: 

Bouchard Livestock, Alberta 

Schwake Cattle Service, Texas 

top sellers: 

Crimson Miss Teagan FF 

S: Bar 5 SA Banker 833R 

DS: Smithbilt Molson 21M 

$5 500 Little Creek Farm, Starkville MS 

Anchor D Serenity 85S 

S: Anchor "T" Legend 7H 

DS: Double Bar D Buster 801L 

$5 000 Anchor D Ranch, Rimbey AB 

Crimson Miss Portia FF 

S: Virginia's Porsche 64P 

DS: SH Romulus 53R 

$4 000 Bar 5 Farms, Markdale ON 

sale RESULTS 

Crimson Tide Fleckvieh Fever '11 

Crimson Miss Primrose FF 

S: KFFC Elvis Holb 


$3 500 Jaime Buenahora,Colombia SA 

Crimson Miss Suzie FF 

S: Bar 5 Vuurslag 420K 


$3 500 Jaime Buenahora, Colombia SA 

Crimson Miss Talia FF 

S: Bar 5 SA Banker 833R 

DS: FGAF Memento 101P 

$3 500 Jaime Buenahora, Colombia SA 

top flush: 

Lazy H Johanna 6J 

S: Martin II 

DS: Great Guns Rueben 26C 

$4 000 Prospect Hill Simmentals, 

Granton ON 

Harvest Sale 2011 

October 15 th 2011 

Listowel, ON 

hiGh sellinG Bred yearlinG: 

Lot #26 Weldehaven Hennessy FF 4X 

consigned by Weldehaven Farms (Andrew Welden), 

purchased by Paul Maxwell for $3 050 

hiGh sellinG Bull Calf: 

Lot #21 Rockridge Yukon Jack FF, 

consigned by Rockridge Simmentals (Terry Lewis), 

purchased by Sterling Burns for $3 500 

hiGh sellinG heifer Calf: 

Lot #1 Greyledge Red Dawn, 

consigned by Greyledge Simmental (David & Marilyn Grey), 

purchased by Lorne & Linda Orser for $2 150 

hiGh sellinG Cow: 

Lot #45 Tryon Electra FF 10P 

consigned by Muellers Nossa Terra (Christoph & Berta 

Mueller), purchased by Terry Lewis for $4 100 

sale averaGe: $2 353 

Cattle sold to: 

iowa 

mississippi 

texas 

alBerta 

ontario 

ColomBia, south ameriCa 

volume Buyers: 

Robert Gregson 

Staffordville ON (8 Lots) 

Garry Cornfield 

Meaford ON (7 Lots) 

Markan Farms 

Kanata ON (5 Lots) 


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Future's One Edition 5 Sale 

October 1 st - 2011 

Meaford, ON 

desCription open heifers Cow/Calf pairs Bred 

heifers preG. emBryo reCip. 

sale averaGe 

Description #of Head Gross Average 

Open Heifers 17 $36 400 $2,141.18 

Cow/Calf Pairs 5 $21 150 $4,230.00 

Bred Heifers 25 $88 050 $3,522.00 

Preg. Embryo Recip. 3 $5 900 $1,966.67 

sale average 50 $151 500 $3,030.00 

Destiny Joker Blushmore $5 000 Ashworth Farm and Ranch 

Destiny Permanent Lady $5 000 Prospect Hill Simmentals 

PHS Polled Xanthe $4 200 Nossa Terra 

Farl Ms Red Lady 30Y $4 100 Roenda Stock Farms 

RU Hussey’s Hush 1Y $4 000 Moonshine Simmentals 

RTC/JETS Second Edition $4 000 McMillen Ranching 

Marywood Classic 2011 

Dec. 10 th - 2011 

Listowel, ON 

Marywood has had its best bull test, and then followed up 

with its best bull sale. On behalf of all of the consignors in 

the Marywood Classic 2011, A sincere thank you to all that 

came to the sale as well as those who supported and viewed 

on the internet. 

A special thanks to Richard Voin for purchasing Lot 1 black 

bull for $5 100. 

The McKinlay's and McCoubrey's purchasing the high selling 

bull "Marywood Lex Luthor 76X" for $8100. 

Bill Sutherland got a dynamite bull, George McCall buys 

another great bull, Allan Aitchison buys a great black bull. 

Mike Buis makes another smart choice and get 3 great 

bulls. Marywood Kryptonite is headed all the way to Brad 

Gieferedht from Cecil Lake BC, and Bob Gregson got a great 

set of females. 

sale averaGes 21 herd Bulls - averaGed $3 788 - 8 open 

heifers, averaGed $1 068 - 48 Bred females, averaGed $1 842 

30 CommerCial Cows, averaGed $1 415 


sale RESULTS 

Bar 5 Extravaganza VII 

October 2 nd 2011 

Markdale, ON 

Bar 5 hiGh sellers 

Bar 5 PSA Globe 401Y $18 000 

Bar 5 PSA Toshiba 305X $13 500 

Bar 5 SA Erma $6 000 

Bar 5 SA Jules 409X $6 000 

Bar 5 SAFF Mysterious 208X $6 000 

V5 Simmental Sale 

October 15 th 2011 

Ashton, ON 

hiGh sellinG female 

Lot #10 HAC-MF Miss Best 6X 

Ownned by Anne & Harold Cheslock, 

sold to Paul Maxwell for $3 000. 

hiGh sellinG heifer Calf 

Lot #2 Sunny Bright Yarrow 

Owned by Brian Preston 

sold to Nancy & Neilson Neuman for $1 350 

hiGh sellinG Cow 

Lot #11 HAC-MF Winter's Angel 5W 

Owned by Anne & Harold Cheslock 

sold to Sterling & Mona Burns for $2 250 

volume Buyer was 

Sue and Gerard McCarthy, Westport, Ont.


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Ontario Autumn Classic - Car-Laur Simmentals 

September 11 th - 2011 

Hanover, ON 

39 Bred Fullblood Heifers avg. $2 720 

23 Bred Red & Black Heifers avg. $2 039 

14 Cow/calf pairs avg. $2 764 

5 Open Heifer calves avg. $1 620 

6 Fullblood Bull calves avg. $2 683 

88 lots grossed $219 120 avg. $2 490 


sale RESULTS 

hiGh sellinG lots. 

Lot #2 $11 000 Car-Laur Xquisite 571X to Rehorst Farms, ON. 

Lot #1 $7 500 Car-Laur Xcellent 575X to Rehorst Farms, ON. 

Lot #18 $4 700 Gibbons Sadie 27W to Anchor D Ranch, AB. 

Lot #5 $3 500 Car-Laur Xceptional 552X to Mike Bauer, ON 

Lot #56 $3 000 RPCC Red X Factor 235X to Parview Stock Farms, AB. 

Lot #13 $3 500 Car-Laur Yardley 610Y to Russell Kast, SK. 

Lot # 27 $2 700 Rockridge Xandrea to Delta Rho, ON.


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