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WHITECAP PLUS 179YPalmer Charolais, Bladworth selectedthis calving ease HBC Everest sonStop by this summerand let us show youthe cowherd and nextyear’s prospects.WHITECAP CONCEPT 42YJones Charolais, Gull Lake purchased thisthick JWX Silver Buckle sonWHITECAP POWER PAK 85YGilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievale added thisHBC Everest son to some heifersWHITECAP EVEREST 164YSilver Foxx Charolais, Silton and Valley’s EndCharolais, Central Butte, boughtthis long HBC Everest sonMike Howe 306-691-5011, c 306-631-8779 • Dale Howe 306-693-2127, c 306-631-0690Doug Howe 306-693-2163, c 306-631-1209#183, 325 4th Avenue SW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 5V2 • www.howefarm.ca • dlmhowe@xplornet.comCharolais Banner • May 2012 3

May 2012VOL. 46, NO. 2FeaturesReekie Joins CCA Staff . . . . . . . . 8P&H Ranching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10HEJ Charolais. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Charolais Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Chomiak Charolais . . . . . . . . . . 11Tip the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Clear Lake Charolais . . . . . . . . . 12Pro-Char Charolais . . . . . . . . . . 14Palmer Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Beck Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15High Country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Louber Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16A. Sparrow Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 17Horseshoe E Charolais . . . . . . . 18Northern Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . 20Buffalo Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Family Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . 21McTavish Charolais . . . . . . . . . . 22Rollin’ Acres/Patton/WhiskeyHollow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Pleasant Dawn Charolais . . . . . 24Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Best of the Breeds. . . . . . . . . . . 25Diamond W Charolais. . . . . . . . 26DepartmentsWinn Man Charolais . . . . . . . . . 26Wilgenbusch N of the 53rd . . . 27Hi-Weigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Steppler Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Benchmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Mountain View . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Elder Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Perrot-Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32White Cap / Rosso. . . . . . . . . . . 32Gilliland Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Cattleman’s Classic . . . . . . . . . . 34Forsyth Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Cedarlea Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36High Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Wilgenbusch N of the 49th . . . 37Canadian Cattle Genome . . . . . 38Hunter Charolais . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Size Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41SE Sask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Cornerstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42CCYA Conference & Show . . . . 43Sales in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46High Selling Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . 47Bull Sale Summary . . . . . . . . . . 47From the Field .............................................................................................5Du champ.....................................................................................................6From the CCA General Manager ................................................................7Du Directeur Général de l’ACC...................................................................8Charolais Life...............................................................................................9Canadian Charolais Youth Association News .........................................19Herd Health ..............................................................................................40Calendar.....................................................................................................57Index ..........................................................................................................58On the cover…Tomina Jackson, Inglis,Manitoba, won the CCYAIntermediate Photographydivision at CCYA 2011 withthis photo. 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POINTS TO PONDERWow! Thespring of 2012 willbe rememberedfor a couple ofthings. Warmerthan normal temperatures and hotterthan ever bull sales. The spring salerun has been great in all parts ofCanada. From the Maritimes wherethe Nappan test station sale was asgood as ever to Quebec where thesales were stronger than last year, toOntario where the sales, includingsome new ones, found great success,to right across the west. Alberta salesseemed to be the strongest ofanywhere, where switching toCharolais bulls is in full swing.Many new sales in the prairiesprovided solid averages with mostselling more bulls off the yards thisyear than ever before. A sale is not asilver bullet to getting rich sellingbulls, but if you work hard, it willproduce good results and a higher topend than can usually be obtained byprivate treaty. This of course isbalanced against higher costs of doingbusiness, so it needs to be looked atobjectively. If the sale can be held onthe farm, it will cut down on the workand expense of going to town, so thisneeds to be looked at as well.In this issue you will see the salereports and at the back the SaleSummary which shows the salestatistics of all the bull sales for thepast 31 years. The sale reports willshow you which bloodlines andprograms were the most sought afterand some appreciation ads from manyconscientious breeders profile some ofthe high selling bulls in Canada thisspring. The top end of the sales werealso stronger with more $10,000 plusbulls selling in the sales.So what trends did I see this springin the sales? Interestingly enough itvaried somewhat from sale to sale andregion to region. Many breeders havedeveloped their program and buyersthat are looking for that havefollowed. In some sales the buyershave been very birth weightconscious. I found this with largeroperations who maybe haven’t beenusing Charolais bulls for a while andare more concerned about calvingease than anything. In other sales thebuyers were more concerned aboutmeat and performance and I saw thisfrom maybe smaller number herdswho are looking to maximize theirreturn per cow and don’t mindhelping the odd calf if it meansanother 100 lb. at weaning. As I havesaid before, you need to define yourprogram and produce what yourcustomers are asking and paying themost money for.Another trend I saw this spring wasmore people talking about and tryingCharolais bulls on black cows. I seethis getting bigger and bigger as moretry it and see that it works. We needto keep talking about it and givingexamples of who is doing it and howwell it is working.I also think the higher cull bullprices put more demand on the bullsales of all breeds. I was visiting withone commercial producer inSaskatchewan in April who had sold asix year old bull that he had beenfeeding some grain and sileage to, sohe was in good shape. The bullweighed 2,865 lb. shrunk and sold for1.0350 for over $2,900 take home. Thisis what kept the consumption ofnumbers up in many sales.This spring there were morepurebred breeders searching for betterbulls and willing to pay more forthem. I also saw that more breederswere researching the pedigrees of thebulls they were interested in. Withmore breeders using the internet morefrequently this becomes easier. Insome cases when looking at the damof a bull they found that she had nothad a calf registered every year soassumed she wasn’t a consistentproducer. If you haven’t beenregistering all your calves andsending in the performance data, Iwould recommend that you start. ThisFrom the FieldHelge Byinformation trend will continue andbecome more important to many andnot registering and transferring bullswill cost you money down the road.There were also more breedersdoing and requesting genomic testing.Some were doing igenity testingespecially for identifying theHomozygous Polled bulls and morewere doing the Leptin test done byQuantum. I also see these becomingmore sought after and requested inthe future and if these breeders arewilling to pay more for those that testhow they want them, I see it as beingfinancially feasible. I also wonder nowwith some profit back in the business,if more ultrasounding needs to bedone in conjunction with the genomictesting to see if this can become moreaccurate in the future.Another subject that has been raisedlately is the future of the PFRApasture system after cutbacks wereannounced in the last federal budget.The current community pasturesystem includes 61 sites inSaskatchewan, 24 in Manitoba andtwo in Alberta. The communitypastures were the PFRA’s biggest andlongest-running soil conservationprogram on the prairies, set up in the1930s to reclaim badly eroded soils.They now cover over 2.2 million acresof rangeland, used each summer byabout 3,100 producers, who pay feesto graze about 220,000 head oflivestock. The government agency hasinformed its staff of its plan for thepastures, in which 10 pastures will bedivested in 2013, followed byadditional pastures each year until“full divestiture is achieved in 2018. “Grazing and breeding services onremaining pastures are to bemaintained throughout the transitionperiod and pasture patrons “willreceive as much notice as possible,”the government said. The six-yearstretch is expected to allow time forprovinces, municipalities, pasturesusers and “other stakeholders” to helpmanage the transition.continued on page 16Charolais Banner • May 2012 5

POINTS À RÉFLÉCHIRWow ! On serappellera leprintemps de2012 pourquelques raisons,un est les températures plus chaudque d’habitude est l’autre est lesventes du taureau incroyable. Lesventes de printemps ont eu du grandsuccès partout le pays. Dans lesmaritimes la vente de la station depreuve ‘Nappan’ était aussi bonne quejamais. Au québec les ventes étaientplus fortes que l’année dernière, et enontario il y avait un grand succès quia continué à travers l’ouest. Les ventesen alberta ont été les plus fortes quen’importe où avec des acheteurséchangeant la race de leur taureauaux charolais.Dans cette revue sont les rapportsde vente et il y a aussi le résuméde vente qui montre les statistiques detoutes ventes de taureau pendant les31 dernières années. Les rapportsde vente montrent quelles génétiqueset programmes étaient le pluscherchés, avec des publicitésd’appréciation de beaucoup desélectionneurs consciencieux.Quelles tendances est-ce que j’aivues dans les ventes ce printemps ?Assez intéressant, il a changé de lavente à la vente et de la région à larégion. Beaucoup d’éleveurs ontdéveloppé leur programme et lesacheteurs qui la recherchent ont suivi.Aux quelques ventes les acheteurs ontété très conscients du poids denaissance des taureaux. J’ai trouvé queces acheteurs qui sont plus conscientsdu poids de naissance étaient les plusgrandes opérations préoccupées par lafacilité de vêlage que n’importe quoi.Dans d’autres ventes les acheteurs ontregardé pour la viande et l’exécution.Ceci vient des acheteurs avec destroupeaux peut-être plus petits quiregardent à maximiser leur retour parvache et ne s’occupent pas d’aider lanaissance s’il signifie encore 100 livresau sevrage. Comme j’ai dit avant, vousdevez définir votre programme etproduire ce que vos clients veulent etsont disposés à payer la plupartd’argent.Plus de personnes parlant demultiplier leurs vaches noires auxtaureaux du charolais était une autretendance que j’ai vu ce printemps.Aussi il y a plus des gens qui avaientmultiplié les vaches noires auxtaureaux du charolais. Je prévois queles gens de plus en plus multiplierontleurs vaches noires aux taureaux ducharolais parce que les gens réalisentque cette multiplication fonctionnebien. Nous devons continuer le parleret donnons des exemples de quimultiplie les vaches noires auxtaureaux du charolais et informer despersonnes à quel point cela fonctionne.Je pense également que les prix plusélevés du taureau inférieur mettentplus de demande sur les ventes detaureau pour toutes les races. J’aivisité avec un producteur commercialen Saskatchewan en avril qui a venduun taureau qui a six ans. Il avaitalimenté le taureau ainsi il était dansla bonne forme. Le taureau a pesé2.865 livres à la vente et s’est vendupour 1.0350, pour plus de 2.900,00$.C’est ce qui maintenu laconsommation des nombres vers lehaut dans beaucoup de ventes. Le prixplus élevé pour les taureaux inférieursa encouragé les personnes à vendreleurs vieux taureaux pour l’abattage età acheter de jeunes taureaux.Ce printemps il y avait plusd’éleveurs de la race Charolais faisantla recherche pour trouver desmeilleurs taureaux. Aussi, ils étaientprêts à payer plus pour ces taureauxmeilleurs. Les sélectionneursrecherchaient sur l’Internet lespedigrees des taureaux qu’ils étaientintéressés en employant. Dans certainscas en regardant la mère d’un taureau,Du champHelge Byils ont constaté qu’elle n’avait pas unveau enregistré chaque année, ainsielle ne doit pas être un producteurconstanté. Je vous recommande quevous enregistrez tous que vos veauxet envoyez tous les données deperformance. Cette tendance del’information continuera et deviendraplus importante à vendre vosanimaux.Il semble que d’éleveurs sont plusintéressés à examiner l’ADN degénomique. Quelques éleveurs ontexaminé « Igenity » pour identifier lestaureaux que est acère homozygote.En outre il y avait des sélectionneursdéterminant le gène de Leptin par« Quantum Genetics ». Il serafinancièrement faisable pour faire cesgenres d’essais si les sélectionneurs lesdemandant sont disposés à payer pluspour ceux qu’ils veulent examinés. Jeme demande si plus de donnéesd’ultrasons doivent être faites enmême temps que l’essai génomiqued’ADN ?La conférence et l’exposition deCCYA seront tenues en juillet en Olds,Alberta. Cette année la réunionannuelle générale de l’ACC sera tenuen même temps que la conférence dejeunesse. Projetez assister à ces deuxévénements qui sont toujours lesendroits valables au réseau et voir ceque votre association fait. C’est votreoccasion de donner votre entrée sur lafuture direction de l’industrie ducharolais.C’est la meilleure heure de prendredes photos pour la publicité, des sitesWeb et des catalogues de vente quandl’herbe est verte et les bétail sont enbon état. Notre prochaine revue estl’édition annuelle de « Herdsire ». SiCraig ou moi peut vous aider avecvotre promotion svp contactez nous.Nous sommes ici pour nous aider dequelque façon pouvons.À la prochaine,Helge6 Charolais Banner • May 2012

FROM THE CCA GENERAL MANAGERCANADIAN CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION2320 - 41st Avenue N.E.Calgary, AB T2E 6W8Phone: (403) 250-9242Fax: (403) 291-9324E-Mail: cca@charolais.comHome Page: www.charolais.comPROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES:ALBERTAPresident: Lyle Bignell, StettlerSecretary: Lisa Paget, CarbonSASKATCHEWANPresident: Orland Walker, Hudson BaySecretary: Dave Blechinger, RosetownMANITOBAPresident: Harry Airey, RiversSecretary: Rae Trimble Portage la PrairieONTARIOPresident: Gord Tomlinson, NorwoodSecretary: Doris Aitken, Mount ForestQUEBECPresident: Francois Couture, Notre-Damedu-Bon-ConseilSecretary: Laurent JourdainMARITIMESPresident: Ricky Milton, Cornwall, PESecretary: Jennifer MacDonald,St. Mary’s, Kent Co., NBSTAFF:General Manager: NEIL GILLIESRegistry & Office Manager: MEL REEKIERegistry: JUDY CUMMERFrench Liaison: CYNTHIA BECK306-436-2007 CBeck@charolais.comEXECUTIVE:PRESIDENT: WADE BECKBox 5, Lang, SK S0G 2W0Ph (306) 436-4564email: wcbeck@sasktel.net1st VICE-PRESIDENT: BRENT SAUNDERSRR 3, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0(519) 986-4165 Fax (519) 986-4273email: saunders@bmts.com2nd VICE-PRES: CAMPBELL FORSYTHBox 3, Eriksdale, MB R0C 0W0(204) 739-2678 Fax (204) 739-5547email: cmforsyt@mts.netPAST PRESIDENT: LYLE BIGNELLBox 1055, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0(403) 742-6792 Fax (403) 742-8128email: lylebignell@hotmail.comDIRECTORS:BERNARD BEGIN1630 Rg St-Martin, Ste-Marie, PQ G6E 3A8(418) 387-7514 Fax (418) 387-5623email: louberfarm@hotmail.comBRIAN COUGHLINRR3 1012 Snake River Line, Cobden, ON K0J1K0(613) 646-9741 (613) 312-0270email: cornervu@nrtco.netURSULA CORPATAUXBox 397, Erskine, AB T0C 1G0Ph/Fax (403) 742-3337ucorpataux@xplornet.comDORY GERRARDRR 2, Innisfail, AB T4G 1T7(403) 227-5632 Fax (403) 227-2583email: info@gerrardcattlecompany.comJOHN WILGENBUSCHBox 4, Halbrite, SK S0C 1H0(306) 458-2688 Fax (306) 458-2371email: wilgenbusch@sasktel.netRICKY MILTON4558 Rt. 19 RR 2, Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0(902) 393-8699email: rmilton@upei.caIt is indeed a pleasure for me to notifythe membership that Melanie (Mel) Reekiewill be joining the Canadian CharolaisAssociation (CCA) as the Manager of theRegistry Department and Office Manageron May 1st, 2012. And just to allayeveryone’s fears, Judy Cummer will stillbe with us in her usual capacity until theend of the year. Judy is stepping downfrom her current role as she would likemore time at home with her husband as heretired a few years ago. However, thegood news is that Judy will continue toserve the membership in 2013 and beyondin a part time role.Mel will have the opportunity to gainknowledge of the Association’s systemsunder the tutelage of Judy, which shouldenable a seamless transition of duties andexpectations with the membership. A pressrelease introducing Mel is featured in thismonth’s Charolais Banner.The Charolais office is undergoing amajor renovation, which will be the firstsince the early nineties. In December, wewere approached by our major tenant witha request for more space in the buildingand those that are familiar with the officelayout would know that the open area inthe center of the building was largelyunderutilized due to a downsizing inrecent years. It was agreed that they couldtake over that section, so apart from thecommon areas of the computer room,kitchen and bathrooms: the CCA will nowbe housed in the reception area and thethree south offices, and retain control ofthe boardroom.One of the tenant’s requirements was aninterior upgrade to their space in theSpring Report CardNeil Gillies, General Manager, Canadian Charolais Associationbuilding and they offered to fund therenovation. Due to the fact that thebuilding had not seen any upgrades in thepast 20 or so years, we decided to upgradethe CCA portion of the building andrefurbish the kitchen and bathroom areas.For anybody who has renovated andtried to live and work in the same spacewill know, on many days the sounds,smells and upheaval of moving equipmentand furniture put a strain onaccomplishing daily tasks. However afterabout 6 weeks, we are nearing thecompletion and if you get an opportunity,please stop by for a tour and a visit.My last topic for this month is to reporton the extended bull sale tour that Icarried out this spring. We decided that itwould be a good opportunity for me totravel to a series of bull sales across theprairies to basically interact with ourmembership and their buyers, and get apulse on the industry and the wants andneeds of the marketplace. My sojournlasted 24 days and encompassed 21 salesin the three prairie provincesAs everybody would know, the salesacross the country were very strong;exceptional could even be a descriptionused. Since first observing Charolais bullsales in the mid seventies I have neverseen such a robust market as weexperienced this year.Needless to say everybody was morethan willing to talk cows again, which hasbeen a long time coming. Due to spaceconstraints the article must end, howeverif anybody would like to visit about thetrip please give me a call and we can talkcows – or should we say bulls.NOTICE OF MEETINGIn accordance with Article IV of the By-Laws of the Canadian Charolais Association,you are hereby officially notified of the 53rd Annual Meeting and Convention of theCanadian Charolais Association, to be held on Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 at 3:00p.m MDST at the Olds College Alumni Centre, Olds, Alberta.NOTE: Only Active Members in good standing shall be entitled to vote at anymeeting of the Association, and each active member or his/her proxy shall have onevote; only an active member in good standing may act as proxy for a member and nomember shall vote as proxy for more than three (3) other members.A member in good standing is a member who is not in default of any of the By-Lawshereof, and who is not in arrears in payment of any membership fee, dues, or othermonies to the Association, and who is not under suspension from the Association.Charolais Banner • May 2012 7

DU DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL DE L’ACCLe Bulletin Scolaire du PrintempsNeil Gillies, directeur général, l’Association Canadienne du CharolaisC’est avecplaisir quej’annonceMelanie (Mel)Reekie joindral’associationcanadienne ducharolais (ACC) le 1er mai 2012. Ellesera la directrice du départementd’enregistrement et la directrice dubureau. Judy Cummer sera toujoursavec nous dans sa capacité habituellejusqu’à la fin de l’année. Le mari deJudy il s’est retiré il y a quelquesannées et elle voudrait plus de tempsà la maison avec lui. Les bonnesnouvelles : Judy continuera àtravailler à temps-partiel pourl’association.Mel aura l’occasion de gagner laconnaissance des systèmes del’association sous la tutelle de Judy,qui devrait permettre une transitionsans couture des fonctions pourl’adhésion. Décrit dans cette revue dela Charolais Banner est uncommuniqué de presse présentant Mel.Le bureau de l’association subit unerénovation majeure, qui sera lapremière depuis les années 1990. Endécembre notre locataire principal aété nous approchés avec une demandede plus d’espace dans le bâtiment.L’ACC fonctionnera maintenant dansle secteur de réception, les troisbureaux du sud, et garde la salle deréunion. Une des exigences dulocataire pour lequel ils ont payé étaitune rénovation à leur espace. Lebâtiment n’a eu aucune mise à jourpendant les vingt dernières annéesdonc nous avons décidé d’améliorer lapartie du bâtiment de l’ACC et deremettre à neuf les secteurs de cuisineet de salle de bains.Pour vous qui avez fait desrénovations vous savez la difficultéd’accomplir les tâches quotidiennetout en essayant de travailler dans lemême espace que les rénovations.Nous sommes en voie d’achèvementaprès environ six semaines derénovations ainsi si vous avezl’occasion svp arrêtez pour une visite.Le conseil d’administration a décidéque c’était une bonne occasion pourque je voyage ce printemps àplusieurs ventes de taureau à traversles prairies. J’ai communiqué l’un surl’autre avec notre adhésion et leursacheteurs, et j’ai obtenu la nouvelle del’industrie et des demandes dumarché. Mon voyage a duré 24 jourset a inclus 21 ventes dans les troisprovinces de prairie.Les ventes à travers le pays étaienttrès exceptionnelles. Je n’ai jamais vuun marché robuste tel que nous avonséprouvé cette année. Chacun encore avoulu parler des vaches, pendantlongtemps que la plupart despersonnes n’ont pas voulu parler desvaches.Cet article doit se terminer,cependant si vous voulez parler duvoyage svp m’appelez et nouspouvons parler des vaches, ou nousdisons, des taureaux.NEWSNeil Gilliesannounced thehiring ofMelanie Reekie tothe CanadianCharolaisAssociation staffas Manager of theRegistryDepartment and Office Managereffective May 1.The Board of Directors wasinterested in adding some youth tothe staff that would be able to take afresh look at things with an energy forchange and improvement. With thechanges in social media andtechnological systems, it was felt theoffice could benefit from experience inthese areas.Mel, as she is affectionately knownReekie Joins CCA Staffby the Charolais people, comes withthese skills and an ability to talk tobreeders in an easy going way. Shehas experience in assisting computerusers through phone services from herprevious job with Viterra in Regina.Mel participated in the CanadianCharolais Youth Association andshowed JSR heifers throughout her 4-H years in Ontario. If you never mether through these events, you willprobably recognize her from her yearsof working with the Saunders crew(with brother-in-law Darrell) atCanadian Western Agribiton. Herpurebred experience is something thatis just next to impossible to teach newemployees. This will come as a greatasset and lessen the learning requiredfor her new position.Judy Cummer’s impendingretirement led to the necessity ofadditional staff in the CCA office. Shewill continue to work through 2012making the transition smooth.The duties of Office Manager havealso been added to the job description,allowing day to day operations tocontinue when Neil is required to beon the road.She brings with her, not onlyknowledge about the industry, butalso knows many breeders, the cattle,and has a general understanding ofthe events and necessary priorities ofthe business.“We are really pleased that she isgoing to join us. We are excited tohave some enthusiasm of youth in theoffice and feel it will improve andenhance the services to our members,”Neil Gillies exclaims.8 Charolais Banner • May 2012

NEWSIt’s a Boy!Jared and Heather McTavish,welcomed a son, Hayden John,January 19, 2012, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz.Proud grandparents are Brian andBetty McTavish of McTavish Charolaisand Red Angus, Moosomin,Saskatchewan.Centurian Farm AwardRichard and Beverlie Smith andfamily of Be-Rich Farms, Kitscoty,Alberta, received the Alberta CenturyRanch & Farm Award from PremierAllison Redord.After Richard’s release from theR.C.A.F. in 1965, Richard & Bev tookover the family farm. They are stillactively farming along with theiroldest son Brent and his wife Deb.Dick Carmichael Joins LivestockMarketeers Hall of FameThe LivestockMarketeers addedfive industryprofessionals,including DickCarmichael, totheir Hall of Famewall at theNational Western Stock Show Club onJanuary 14.The Livestock Marketeers, anCharolais 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.informal fraternity of livestockfieldmen, auctioneers, sale managersand related livestock business leaders,met for their 47th Annual Banquet inconjunction with the National WesternStock Show in Denver, ColoradoA posthumous addition includedWalt Browarny of Calgary, Alberta.Dick Carmichael started at theDrover’s Journal in 1969 and thatposition laid the groundwork for Dickto later work for the CharolaisBanner, headquartered in ShawneeMission, KS. Dick served as fieldrepresentative for the eastern half ofthe United States, selling advertisingand working the ring at sales, beforemoving to Kansas City to work as themagazine's director of field staff andto eventually become part owner ofthe publication. In time, the AmericanInternational Charolais Associationstarted their own breed publication,the Charolais Journal, and Dickserved as field representative in theeastern United States for the newpublication.During his years with the Charolaispublications, he became acquaintedwith Charolais breeders across theNorth American Continent, as well asthe cattle they produced andmerchandized. So in 1979, Dick andhis wife, Ruth Ann, formedCarmichael Enterprises, anindependent Charolais salesmanagement business. Over the next15 years, Dick conducted andmanaged over 200 auction salesthroughout the U.S. and Canada, withmany of those sales setting highsellingrecords for the breed that stillstand today. Dick managed sales at allof Canada's major livestock shows,including the Canadian WesternAgribition in Regina, CalgaryStampede, Toronto Winter Fair,Edmonton Northlands Expo, andManitoba Ag-Ex in Brandon.Dick resides in Springfield, TN,with his wife, Ruth Ann, and hecontinues to work the ring at morethan 150 sales annually. His life stilltends to be "dictated by the datebook,"but he considers that a good thingsince this kind of work has always feltmore like an adventure to him, ratherthan a job.It’s a Boy!Tristen AlanRaymond wasborn to Crystaland DavidRaymond,Aneroid,Saskatchewan,on January 22, 2012, weighing 7 lb.,2 oz. Proud Grandparents are Murrayand Nicole Blake, Wood RiverCharolais, McCord, Saskatchewan.Crystal is a CCYA Alumni and pastSCA director.Chomiak HonouredJohn Chomiak, Chomiak Charolais,Mundare, Alberta, was presented anHonourary Membership in theAssociation of Professional Engineersand Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)at their Summit Awards. The APEGACouncil bestows this honour on anyperson who has rendered eminentservice with the profession resultingin the betterment of society throughthe development of new material,equipment, techniques, philosophy ormanagement related to engineering,geology and geophysics.For nearly 50 years, John hasactively promoted the value ofcontinued on page 16Charolais Banner • May 2012 9

2ND SALE – UP $1400P&H Ranching Bull SaleP&H Ranching Co. 2nd Annual Bull SaleFebruary 11, 2012 • Innisfail,ABGross Average39 Two Year Old Bulls $236,100 $6,130Auctioneer: Don RaffinWhat a great way to get the Albertabull sale season started. A powerful setof two year old bulls were on offer atthis second annual sale. The averagewas up $1,459 over last year with 90%of the bulls selling to repeat customers.High Selling BullsLot 1, PH CHALLENGER 7X(Polled, 95lb. BW, 44.5 cm), sired byPH Wyoming wind 33P, out of anHBSF Liberty 59N daughter. Sold for$10,000 to White Lake Colony, Barons.Lot 4, PH CHALLENGER 23X(Polled, 90 lb. BW, 43 cm), sired by PHWyoming wind 33P, out of aSpruceview Lad 68F daughter. Soldfor $10,000 to High River Colony,High River.Lot 3, PH CHALLENGER 25X(Polled, 98 lb. BW, 42 cm), sired byLKPR Challenger208M, out of a PHDel Rio 621Fdaughter. Sold for$8,300 to ChurchRanches, Balzac.Lot 2, PHBANNER 70X(Polled, 103lb. BW,45 cm), sired by JSRTrophy 88T, out ofan SVC HezaWhite Lake Colonypurchased the highselling bullTargetpower 25E daughter. Sold for$8,000 to Church Ranches.Lot 11, PH CHALLENGER 6X(Polled, 103 lb. BW, 42 cm), sired byLKPR Challenger 208M, out of aSnake Valley Tribue 5J daughter. Soldfor $7,000 to Diamond Willow Ranch,Millerville.Lot 15, PH ORIGINAL 14X (Polled,76 lb. BW, 45 cm), sired by LTOriginal 8310, out of a by LKPRChallenger 208M daughter. Sold for$6,500 to Albion Ridge Colony.Lot 16, PH CHALLENGER 46XChurch Ranches,Balzac selected 3high selling bullsColdstream Ranch,Vernon, BC, was avolume buyerselecting 7 bullsRey Creek Ranch took 6 bulls back to Merrit, BC(Polled, 85 lb. BW, 39.5 cm), sired byLKPR Challenger 208M, out of anHBSF Liberty 59N daughter. Sold for$6,500 to Rey Creek Ranch, Merrit, BC.AVERAGE UP $700HEJ Bull SaleHEJ Charolais Bull SaleFebruary 24, 2012 • Innisfail, ABGross Average43 1/2 Yearling Bulls $191,600 $4,354Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.A great set of bulls was on offer atthe HEJ Charolais Annual Bull Sale.Many of the bulls were sold to repeatcustomers, both commercial andpurebred breeders. Bulls were soldinto 4 provinces and 2 states.High Selling BullsLot 32, HEJ OASIS 59Y (Polled, RedFactor, 106 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired bySparrows Fargo 811U, out of an HEJRipper 66P daughter. Sold for $8,300to Willowbrook Charolais, Millerville.Lot 30, HEJ HIGH YEILD 45Y(Polled, 102 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired bySparrows Fargo 811U, out of an SDCCalypso 29N daughter. Sold for $8,200to Wyatt Farms, Arrowood.Lot 1, NINA ALL YOU NEED 44Y(Polled, 100 lb., 37 cm), sired bySparrows Sanchez 715T, out of aAnchor J Bart 31H daughter. Sold for$8,000 to Char-Maine Ranching,Cardston.Lot 2, HEJ YOYO 101Y (Polled, 106lb. BW, 40 cm), sired by SparrowsSanchez 715T, out of a Main The Rock38R daughter. Sold for $7,000 toBremner Charolais, Dauphin, MB.Lot 46, HEJ YALE 36Y (Polled, RedFactor, 110 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired byMAIN The Rock 38R, out of a MeritData Buster 73K daughter. Sold for$5,800 to Spring Valley Ranch, Hill Spring.Lot 33, RASM YORK 98Y (Polled,Red Factor, 92 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired byWyatt Farms selectedthe second highselling bullJack Bremner took ahigh selling bull backto ManitobaSparrows Fargo 811U, out of aRASM Kool Kut 102K daughter. Soldfor $5,600 to A. Sparrow Farms,Vanscoy, SK.Lot 16, HEJ YOSEMITE SAM 71Y(Polled, 106 lb. BW, 34 cm), sired byHEJ Vanilla Ice 57T, out of a Merit DataBuster 73K daughter. Sold for $5,000to David Royer, Coon Rapids, Iowa.10 Charolais Banner • May 2012

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SIX TO BREEDERSPro-Char Bull SalePro-Char Charolais 1st Annual Bull SaleFebruary 26, 2012 • Glenevis, ABGross Average26 Yearling Bulls $139,450 $5,36312 Two Year Old Bulls 62,500 5,20838 Lots $201,950 $5,314Auctioneer: Brent CareyAfter selling at the North CentralCharolais Breeders sale for 15 yearsthe Prokudas went with their ownsale at the farm. A large selection ofred factor bulls were on offer, withboth commercial and purebredbreeders selecting bulls this kept thesale very strong.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 27, PRO-CHAR GATOR 73X(Polled, Red Factor, 86 lb. BW, 41 cm),sired by Pro-Char Cigar 10U, out of aSandyridge Rivot 84S daughter. Soldfor $8,000 to Lazy S Charolais,Beaverlodge.Lot 28, PRO-CHAR CHICO 12X(Polled, Red Factor, 78 lb. BW, 42 cm),sired by Pro-Char Cigar 10U, out of aWrangler Headliner 28N daughter.Sold for $7,500 to Warren Wolgamuth,Valleyview.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 1, PRO-CHAR ROADSTER 4Y(Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb. BW, 38 cm),sired by Pro-Char CPTN. Morgan 8U,out of a Pro-Char Maxim 38Ndaughter. Sold for $20,000 toWrangler Charolais. WestlockLot 8, PRO-CHAR WEASLEY 55Y(Polled, Red Factor, 77 lb. BW, 36.5cm), sired by Pro-Char CPTN. Morgan8U, out of a Stutheits Sonny 603Sdaughter. Sold for $8,000 toWawedash Farms, Alsask, SK.Lot 12, PRO-CHAR CASPER 10Y(Polled, Red Factor, 92 lb. BW, 39 cm),sired by Pro-Char CPTN. Morgan 8U,out of a JWX Triple Play 34Tdaughter. Sold for $6,700 to BriarRidge Stock Farm, Hylo.Lot 11, PRO-CHAR MONGO 17Y(Polled, Red Factor, 95 lb. BW, 39.5cm), sired by Pro-Char Mongo 57U,out of a Wrangler Headliner 28Ndaughter. Sold for $6,250 to GeorgeZinyk, Evansburg.Lot 2, PRO-CHAR ARAGOG 43YBriar Ridge Stock Farm bought a high sellingyearling(Polled, RedFactor, 100 lb. BW,35 cm), sired byPro-Char CPTN.Morgan 8U, out ofa 2UP Peugeotdaughter. Sold for$5,800 to HagmanCattle Co.,Mayerthorpe.Wayne Hislop addeda high selling bull tohis Wawedash herdDavid and Kristina Prokuda present Sherryand Wade Meakin from Wrangler Charolais apainting for buying the high selling bullHagman Cattle Co. bought 2 bullsSTRONG FIRST SALEPalmer Charolais Bull SalePalmer Charolais & Nielson Land &Cattle Co. 1st Bull SaleMarch 5, 2012 • Bladworth, SKGross Average32 Yearling Bulls $139,800 $4,369Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Manager: By LivestockA big crowd filled the shop atPalmer Charolais for this powerpointsale. This was their first sale andbuyers from across the three prairieprovinces selected from this sound,good performance offering. The 11Red Angus averaged $3,782 and the22 Black Angus averaged $4,105 forNielson Land & Cattle.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 11, RGP REMINGTON 101Y(4th Gen. Polled, 793 lb. 205 DW, 1,475lbs., 38 cm), sired by Merit 8789U, outof a Sharp Hills 184F daughter. Soldfor $8,250 to HTA Charolais, Rivers, MB.Lot 19, HVA REFEREE 115Y (3rdGen. Polled/s, 103 lb. BW, 100 YWEPD, 1,400 lbs., 39 cm, Leptin TT),sired by Merit 8789U, out of aWhitecap Justice 67R daughter. Soldfor $7,500 to Miller Charolais, MilkRiver, AB.Lot 3, RGP WALNUT 387Y (DoublePolled/s, Red Factor, 90 lb. BW, .2 BWEPD, 1,435 lbs., 37 cm), sired by LAEWestern Hummer 827U, out of aLang’s Red Soldier 22S daughter. SoldCam Logan took ahigh seller back to ABcontinued on the bottom of page 15Harry Airey boughtthe high selling bull14 Charolais Banner • May 2012

BLUSTERY DAY BUT AVERAGE STILL UPBeck Farms Bull SaleBeck Farms & McCoy Cattle Co. 3rdAnnual Bull SaleFebruary 25, 2012 • Regina, SKGross Average4 Two Year Old Bulls $ 20,600 $4,21327 Yearling Bulls 113,750 5,15031 Lots $134,350 $4,334Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.This sale, featuring Charolais bullsfrom Beck Farms of Lang andGelbvieh & Hereford bulls fromMcCoy Cattle Co. of Milestone, saw ablustery day keep some people away,but not enough to hold the averagedown. The average was up on allbreeds with a very steady sale seeingmost bulls selling between $3,000 and$5,000. Many repeat customers wereamong the buyers.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 66, BECK’S PUZZLE 057X(Polled, 1.2 BW EPD, 1,925 lbs.), siredby Beck’s Ricky Bobby 10S, out of aSparrows Alliance 513G daughter. Soldfor $6,250 to Kevan Adderley,Weyburn.Lot 64, BECK’S DIEGO 017X (76 lb.BW, -.8 BW EPD, 1,820 lbs., 43 cm),sired by Sparrows Alcatraz 18N, outof a Sparrows Authentic 6S daughter.Sold for $5,500 to PFRA, Regina.High Selling YearlingBullsLot 47, BECK’SRIDER 120Y (99 lb.BW, 106 YW EPD,1,440 lbs., 39 cm),sired by SparrowsPanama 826U, outof a Beck’s Toko33R daughter.Sold for $6,100 toMile East Farm,Milestone.Kevan Adderleybought four includingthe high selling twoyear oldLot 39, BECK’S SEQUENCE 107Y(Double Polled, 96 lb. BW, 102 YWEPD, 1,425 lbs., 38 cm), sired bySparrows Panama 826U, out of aWinn Mans The Game 102L daughter.Sold for $5,700 to Gerald & GlennWalkeden, Tribune.Lot 36, BECK’S DESPERADO 103Y(Polled, 90 lb. BW, 54 WW EPD, 1,385lbs., 37 cm), sired by SparrowsEldorado 361L, out of a SparrowsAuthentic 6S daughter. Sold for $5,400to Mark Dombrowsky, Avonlea.Lot 40, BECK’S MESH 109Y (DoublePolled, 98 lb. BW, 51 WW EPD, 1,410lbs., 37 cm), sired by SparrowsPanama 826U, out of a Winn MansThe Game 102L daughter. Sold for$5,200 to Rob Robinson, Lake Alma.Lot 42, BECK’S CODE 112Y (DoublePolled, 105 lb. BW, 101 YW EPD, 1,420Aaron Wilkiepurchased the highselling yearlingRick Klassenpurchased twogood bullsRepeat customers Gerald & Glenn Walkedenbought another top bulllbs., 39 cm), sired by SparrowsPanama 826U, out of a Winn MansThe Game 102L daughter. Sold for$5,200 to Mark Dombrowsky.Lot 45, BECK’S WARRIOR 114Y(Double Polled, 80 lb. BW, -1.8 BW EPD,1,325 lbs., 38 cm), sired by SparrowsEldorado 361L, out of a SparrowsAlcatraz 18N daughter. Sold for$5,100 to Lohse Farm & Ranch,Beaubier.for $5,600 to Rob Hoffman, Oyen, AB.Lot 20, RGP REVENUE 200Y (100lb. BW, 807 lb. 205 DW, 1,435 lbs., 41cm), sired by Merit 8789U, out of aSilverbirch Mystery 27H daughter.Sold for $5,250 to Cal Logan, Oyen, AB.Lot 13, HVA REGENT 87Y (3rdGen. Polled, 110 bl. BW, 105 YW EPD,1,445 lbs., 42 cm), sired by Merit8789U, out of a Sparrows Advantage230H daughter. Sold for $5,100 toByran Clark, Denzil.Lot 1, RGP WHISTLE 61Y (108 lb.BW, 1,625 lbs., 41 cm), sired by HVAWheeler 3W, outof a JMB Impact 631S daughter.Sold for $5,000 to Matador GrazingCo-op, Kyle.Lot 9, RGP ROCKET 616Y (3rdGen. Polled, 108 lb.BW, 1,485 lbs., 40 cm,Leptin TT), sired byMerit 8789U, out ofan E-CEE Katmandu200B daughter. Soldfor $5,000 to LenPalmer, Bladworth.Lot 25, HVAROUGHNECK 614Y(1.1 BW EPD, 92 YWVal & Gord Miller purchased the secondhigh sellerEPD, 1,375 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Merit8789U, out of a Sparrows Zodiak 613Kdaughter. Sold for $5,000 to GaryTweedle, Harris.Randy Aimes bought10 for the PFRA including4 CharolaisCharolais Banner • May 2012 15

CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION NEWS2012: Rocky Mountain Memories –Changes to Note for this ConferenceLuke MarshallAre you lookingto make some“Rocky MountainMemories” this summer? If so, besure to come out to Olds, Alberta, thisJuly for another fun filled CCYA. Weare promising some very excitingopportunities, however, with theseopportunities come some notablechanges for this year only.The first and most significantchange is that the dates have changedand it will be held the week earlier,running from Tuesday throughFriday. This means the conference willrun from Tuesday, July 10th untilFriday, July 13th. Hopefullysuperstition doesn’t scare anyonefrom coming!The change to these dates is wherethe exciting opportunity comes. Thisyear every participant that chooseswill have the opportunity to competethrough Summer Synergy for aCalgary Stampede Scholarship! Therewill be over $50,000 in scholarshipmoney awarded to exhibitors of allages. To be eligible for a scholarshipthere are only two additionalrequirements outside of your regularCCYA participation. If you areinterested in a scholarship, you needto go to www.summersynergy.ca anddo the Summer Synergy marketingcomponent, as soon as you finishreading this newsletter. Please notethat the Synergy and CCYA agecategories are different so do yoursynergy marketing based onSynergy’s age groups! The other is onyour regular CCYA registration formthere will be a box to be checked ifyou are doing the Synergy marketing.There will also be the additionalSynergy fee if you check this box. Youalso need to understand that if yousign up for the Synergy marketing itwill not help your CCYA points and ifyou are selected as a finalist for ascholarship you will have to attend aninterview Saturday the 14th all day! Ifyou are not interested in a scholarshipthen you will not be affected and itwill be just as every other CCYA! Andnot participating in Synergy will notaffect your CCYA points.The other opportunity for this yearwe will be doing a multi-judging incombination with Synergy. This willgive everyone an opportunity tobroaden and strengthen his or herjudging skills.The one notable change theNational Board made in January tothe Rules & Regulations is that wehave made a full slate of commercialclasses instead of just the previousbred heifers. So anyone withcommercial heifer calves, bred heifers,or cow/calf pairs get them ready tocome to Olds this summer!I know that there have been a lot ofchanges for this year and it will benew for everyone. The only realchanges however are for before andafter the CCYA conference so from the10th to 13th it is still just CCYA! I’msure that there will be questionsinvolving all of this so if anyone hasANY questions at all, please contactme so we can all make some “RockyMountain Memories” this summer.CCYA National Boardcharolaisyouth@gmail.comPresident: Michael Hunter780-581-9005mike_hunter40@hotmail.comVice-President: Luke Marshallfutureal@telusplanet.netTreasurer: Kirstin Sparrowkp.sparrow@hotmail.comSecretary: Sarah Weinbendersarahbarah_8@hotmail.comDirector: Autumn Jacksona_jackson_22@hotmail.comDirector: Travis Jozwiakjozwiak@telus.netDirector: Candace Alexandercandace641@hotmail.comDirector: Michael Hoggtopcharolais@hotmail.comCCYA 2012 Conference ExecutiveCo-President: Megan McLeod, Miranda RossVice-Pres: Luke MarshallSecretary: Samantha SperberTreasurer: JT RossCCYA 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: Donna Jackson 204-564-2547/Barb Airey 204-328-7103AB: Loretta Paget 780-877-3985Youth Coordinator:Katrina Coughlinkatrina.coughlin@gmail.comThe Canadian Charolais Youth Association is currently acceptingapplications for the position of YOUTH COORDINATORResponsibilities of the Coordinator include: administer/oversee finances, update andliaise with CCA, edit articles, newsletters, and other material, manage websitecontent, review meeting agendas and minutes, record and track programs andproposals, and record conference and show points and placings.To apply please send a cover letter and resume to: charolaisyouth@gmail.com byMay 31, 2012, or send us an email if you would like more information.Experience with CCYA an asset. Strong organizational skills are essential. This is apart time position demanding approximately 160 hours per year.Charolais Banner • May 2012 19

AVERAGE UP $1,900Northern Alliance Bull Sale14th Annual Northern Alliance Bull SaleMarch 16, 2012 • Spiritwood, SKGross Average1 Two Year Old Bull $5,500 $5,50033 Yearling Bulls 173,350 5,25034 Lots $178,850 $5,260Auctioneer: Jerry KanewischerMartens Cattle Co., Glenbush andBig Valley Charolais, Mayfair providethe Charolais bulls to this longrunning multi-breed sale. Solidpurebred interest in the Marten’sprogram pushed the average up fromlast year with bulls selling into twoprovinces and one state.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 9, MXS CANYON 136Y (Polled,13 year old dam, 903 lb 205 DW, 1,545lbs., 41 cm), sired by SparrowsLandmark 963W, out of an MNEExclusive 17E daughter. Sold for$17,000 to Lakeview Charolais,Marwayne, AB and Misty HillsCharolais, Vermilion, AB. Consignedby Martens Cattle Co., Glenbush.Lot 8, MXS VICTORY 122Y (DoublePolled/s, 1093 lb. 205 DW, 1,600 lbs.,38 cm), sired by Erixon’s Spitfire 127T,out of an LT Western Spur 2061 Plddaughter. Sold for $10,000 toLakeview Charolais. Consigned byMartens Cattle Co.Lot 20, MXS KEYSTONE 159Y(Polled, 112 lb. BW, 55 WW EPD, 100YW EPD, 1,545 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired bySparrows Landmark 963W, out of anSOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter.Sold for $8,100 to Dale Corbeil, LoonLake. Consigned by Martens Cattle Co.Lot 16, MXS ROYAL 149Y (DoublePolled, 93 lb. BW, 899 lb. 205 DW,1,465 lbs., 37 cm), sired by SparrowsEldorado 361L, out of a SparrowsAlcatraz 18N daughter. Sold for$7,000 to Clarence Leer, Loon Lake,Consigned by Martens Cattle Co.Lot 12, MXS ENERGRY 139Y (RedFactor, 106 lb. BW, 1,510 lbs., 41 cm),sired by Erixon’s Spitfire 127T, out ofa Sparrows Wisdom 335K daughter.Sold for $6,750 to Crisp Ranches,Monitor, AB. Consigned by MartensCattle Co.Lot 7, MXS Hot Streak 125Y(Double Polled, 1,015 lb. 205 DW, 21.6Milk EPD, 1,480 lbs., 41 cm), sired byErixon’s Spitfire 127T, out of an MXSProzak 37K daughter. Sold for $6,500to Lazy S Charolais, Beaverlodge, AB.Consigned by Martens Cattle Co.Lot 4, MXS HENDRIX 108Y (Polled,98 lb. BW, 1,560 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired bySOS Polled Detonator 8M, out of aCSS Sir Navigator 77S daughter. Soldfor $6,400 to LaClare Land & Cattle.Edam. Consigned by Martens Cattle Co.AVERAGE UP $1950Buffalo Lake & GuestsBuffalo Lake and Guests Charolais BullSaleMarch 15, 2012 • Stettler, ABGross Average37 Yearling Bulls $199,200 $5,38313 Two Year Old Bulls 81,900 6,30050 Lots $281,100 $5,622Auctioneer: Allen McMillanThe Bignells and the Wilkies onceagain offered a powerful set ofyearling and two year old bulls. Agreat day saw a large crowd whichhelped drive the average up by $1,951over last year. Most of the bulls weresold to repeat customers.High Selling Two Year OldsLot 54, DWK XERON 71X (FullFrench, 96 lb. BW, 36.5 cm), sired byLIG Natel 6N, out of a PCS Leader 16ldaughter. Sold for $8,000 to DaveShand, Hanna. Consigned byWilkie Ranch.Lot 58, CEWW STANLEY 104X(Polled, Full French, 98 lb. BW, 39.5cm), sired by DWK Classic Martel 4N,out of an LWR Channing 2C daughter.Sold for $7,800 to Harvey Christianson,Big Valley. Consigned by WilkieRanch.Lot 56, DWK XBOX 73X (FullFrench, 97 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired byLIG Natel 6N, out of a Sir FHSAbracadabra 54N daughter. Sold for$7,700 to Dave Shand, Hanna.Consigned by Wilkie Ranch.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 3, BLC BONANZA 8Y (100 lb.BW, 36 cm), sired by Sparrows Caracas230S, out of an E-CEE Katmandu 200Bdaughter. Sold for $7,700 to SharpHills Charolais, SedaliaLot 11, BLC DEXTER 21Y (100 lb.BW, 40 cm), sired by SparrowsCaracas 230S, out of a 2UP Peugeotdaughter. Sold for $7,600 to GlenQuast, Stettler.Lot 21, BLC Y NOW 33Y (Polled,112 lb. BW, 3 6cm), sired by FFBBWynn PLD 961W, out of a SparrowsCaracas 230S daughter. Sold for $7,600to Ken Lang, Killiam.Lot 25, BLC ROB 41Y (Polled, 96 lb.20 Charolais Banner • May 2012Ralph Thornton selectedthe high sellingyearling bullBW, 36 cm), siredby RGP Senator761S, out of anSVY Freedom PLD307N daughter.Sold for $7,200 toMerv Teows,Stettler.Lot 38, BLCRANCHER 65Y(Polled, 107 lb.BW, 31 cm), siredDave Shand bought 2high selling two yearold bullsMerv Teows bought 3high sellingyearling bullsby FFBB Wynn PLD 961W, out of anRGP Senator 761S daughter. Sold for$7,000 to Terry Rowledge, Erskine.

MXS CANYON 136YThank you to Misty Hills Charolais, Vermilion, AB andLakeview Ranch, Marwayne, AB for purchasing thisLandmark son who was the high seller in the NorthernAlliance Sale.Thanks to all our many bidders and buyers for agreat sale including these purebred breeders whoadded MXS genetics to build their herds…Brevig Charolais, Lewistown, MT; Lazy S Charolais,Beaverlodge, AB and Be-Rich Farms, Kitscoty, ABThanks also to Lakeview Ranch for selectingthis Spitfire son, who was the second high seller.MXS VICTORY 122YSYLVAN & KAREN MARTENS • BOX 85, GLENBUSH, SK S0M 0Z0306-342-2099AVERAGE UP $700Family Tradition Bull Sale9th Annual Family Tradition Bull SaleMarch 16, 2012 • Dropmore, MBGross Average11 Two Year Old Bulls $ 54,700 $4,97220 Yearling Bulls 82,000 4,10031 Lots $136,700 $4,410Auctioneer: Ward CutlerSale Manager: Transcon LivestockThe excellent weather continuedand a good crowd came to this annualevent, hosted by High Bluff Stock Farm,Inglis and Rolling D Charolais, Dropmore,with bulls selling into three provincesand one state. The six Simmentalyearling bulls averaged $4,066. Manyrepeat customers were on the buyers’list with strong local support.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 26, HBSF EXCEDE 27X (DoublePolled, 90 lb. BW, .5 BW EPD, 37.5cm), sired by Gerrard Diego 18U, outof an SCX Duke 138P daughter.Sold for $7,000 to Happy HavenCharolais, Oakburn.Lot 29, HBSF SAN DIEGO 123X(Double Polled, 99 lb. BW, 41 cm), sired byGerrard Diego 18U, out of a Winn MansOriginal 548R daughter. Sold for $6,000to Walking Plow Charolais, WoodmoreLot 28, HBSF EXPORT 109X (DoublePolled, 100 lb. BW, 41 cm), sired byWinn Mans Origianl 548R, out of anHTA Blockbuster Pld 620F daughter.Sold for $5,500 to Eldon Johnson, Roblin.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 19, HBSF YANKE 49Y (DoublePolled, 100 lb. BW, 805 lb. 205 DW,1,450 lbs., 41 cm), sired by Winn MansEsperenza 835U, out of an MVXCougarhill Hank 720G daughter. Soldfor $12,000 to Doll Charolais, NewSalem, ND.Lot 21, HBSF YEAGER 70Y (Polled,ET, 104 lb. BW, 803 lb. 205 DW, 1,400lbs., 39 cm), sired by MVX CougarhillHank 720G, out of a DCR Mr TomTerrific J996 daughter. Sold for $7,500to Pittman Charolais, Milk River, AB.Lot 17, HBSF YOGI BERRA 31Y(Polled, 85 lb. BW, -1.7 BW EPD, 93YW EPD, 39 cm), sired by Winn MansEsperenza 835U, out of a Winn MansOriginal 548R daughter. Sold for$5,250 to Pittman Charolais.Kevin Stebeleskiselected the highselling two year oldDavid Doll boughtthe high selling bullCliff and Amy Graydon purchased the secondhigh selling two year oldCharolais Banner • May 2012 21

GOOD FIRST SALEMcTavish Bull SaleMcTavish Charolais & Red Angus BullSaleMarch 13, 2012 • Moosomin, SKGross Average3 Two Year Old Bulls $9,000 $3,00024 Yearling Bulls 96,650 4,02727 Lots $105,650 $3,913Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Manager: By LivestockThe McTavish family of Moosominwith guest consignor Charla MooreFarms of Redvers had a very goodfirst time sale at their farm. Thispower point sale held in their shopsaw a good crowd come to select fromthe Charolais and Red Angus offering.12 Red Angus bulls averaged $3,942with a top of $6,600. Bulls sold intothe three prairie provinces.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 21, MCTAVISH ROCK SOLID38Y (Tested Homozygous Polled, 90lb. BW, 861 lb. 205 DW, 1,580 lbs., 41cm), sired by Merit 9874W, out of aGilliland Diago 7R daughter. Sold for$7,500 to Brimner Cattle Co., Manorand Gilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievale.Lot 18, MCTAVISH TRUE GRIT 89Y(Tested Homozygous Polled, IgenityTested TT, 881 lb. 205 DW, 1,610 lbs.,4,7 Marbling), sired by GillilandDiago 7R, out of an LT WyomingWind 4020 Pld daughter. Sold for$7,300 to Gord Miller, Milk River, AB& Charmark Charolais, Gem, AB.Lot 17, MCTAVISH HADRIAN 41Y(Tested Homozygous Polled, 112 lb.BW, 932 lb. 205 DW, 4.6 Marbling),sired by Gilliland Diago 7R, out of aMcTavish Silverado 74H daughter.Sold for $7,200 to John Van Eaton,Maryfield.Lot 20, MCTAVISH STROKE 92Y(Double Polled, 99 YW EPD, 65 LMY),sired by Gilliland Diago 7R, out of aPF Impressed 620 P ET daughter. Soldfor $4,600 to Jim Kay, Maryfield.Lot 15, MCTAVISH POWERSTROKE22Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 103 lb. BW,1,556 lbs., 37 cm, 66 LMY), sired byGilliland Diago 7R, out of a McTavishPowerstroke 27H daughter. Sold for$4,400 to Doug Botterill, Fleming.Lot 32, CHARLA MOORE MR 24Y(3rd Gen. Polled, Red Factor, 98 lb.BW, 1,492 lbs., 37 cm), sired by HarvieCrystal D Trigger 35T, out of a KBKLocomotive 6L daughter. Sold for$4,200 to Aaron Hutton, Redvers.Perry Rasmussen wasthe volume buyertaking five bullsJohn Van Eatonpurchased a highsellerRollin’ Acres-Patton-Whiskey Hollowand Guests Bull SaleMarch 17, 2012 • Hanover, ONGross Average28 Yearling Bulls $148,400 $5,300Auctioneer: Carl WrightHigh Selling Yearling BullsLot 2, PCFL CALAIS 145X (FullFrench, 98 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired byToulon, out of a Ptitprince daughter.Sold for $9,500 to Nigel Sigerson, AB.Consigned by Patton Charolais,Shelburne.Lot 3, PCFL DALLA 1Y (97 lb. BW,748 lb. 205 DW, 41 cm), sired by PCFLWildfire 9T, out of a PCFLMaximillian 106G daughter. Sold forVal & Gord Miller bought the second highseller$8,000 to Wilkie Ranches, Big Valley,AB. Consigned by Patton Charolais.Lot 4, PCFL DOLLAR 4Y (FullFrench, 95 lb. BW, 762 lb. 205 DW,1,494 lb. Jan 8th wt., 42 cm), sired byPCFL Wildfire 9T, out of a PCFLVaillant 22S daughter. Sold for $7,500to Acadia Ranching, Acadia Valley,AB. Cosigned by Patton Charolais.Lot 6, PCFL DAKOTAL 8Y (FullFrench, 97 lb. BW, 1,545 lb. Jan. 8thwt., 38 cm), sired by Toulon, out of aPCFL Prince 42K daughter. Sold for$7,300 to Wilkie Ranches. Consignedby Patton Charolais.Lot 24, ROLLIN ACRES 14Y (FullFrench, 92 lb. BW, 1.8 BW EPD, 3822 Charolais Banner • May 2012Kelly Brimner & Greg Gilliland teamed up onthe high sellerAVERAGE UP $1,500Rollin’ Acres/Patton/WhiskeyHollow SaleDon Good boughtthe third high sellerDon Wilkie was a volumebuyer of somehigh selling FullFrench bullscm), sired by PCFL Ultimate 14R,out of a Rollin Acres Top Notch 9Pdaughter. Sold for $7,100 toWilkie Ranches. Consigned by Rollin’Acres Charolais.

the 49 th saskatchewan charolais Association Annual general meetingJune 9, 2012 • Watrous, saskatchewan • manitou springs Hotel & Resorttattoo Year: the letter “Z” • Agm tHeme:Zest - for the Charolais Breed • Zest - for the Charolais IndustryAgendA1:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting•Agribition Updates•Fieldman Discussion•Stockgrowers Report andHeifer Export Update –Garner Deobald3:30-4:00 p.m. Coffee Break4:00 p.m. Guest Speaker5:00 p.m Cattlemen’s Mixer6:00 p.m. Supper & SocializingGames & EntertainmentSilent Auction will be run throughout theafternoon – breeders are encouraged to donatesilent auction items to advertise their operations.AccomodAtions:Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa • 306-946-2233Saskatchewan Charolais Association block of roomsheld until May 15, 2012.cAmping AccommodAtions:Manitou and District Park • 306-946-2588Delwood Campground • 306-946-2318Registration for Supper:$30.00 per Adult$10.00 for 13 and under6 and under freeSaskatchewan Charolais AssociationOrland Walker 306.865.3953Donna Ross 306.267.4986Dave Blechinger 306.882.4081Greg Gilliland 306.928.4841Mike McAvoy 306.237.4464Layne Evans 306.252.2245Dennis Metz 306.731.2800Carey Winbender 306.563.6678Glen Mangels 306.769.4132Charolais Banner • May 2012 23

10th Annual Pleasant Dawn Bull SaleMarch 17, 2012 • Virden, MBGross Average46 Yearling Bulls $229,550 $4,990Auctioneer: Ward CutlerSale Manager: By LivestockThe Hatch family put forth anothervery strong set of all polled bulls withinterest from across Canada for thesesomewhat outcross pedigrees of whiteand red factor bulls. Bulls sold intopurebred herds in six provinces.High Selling BullsLot 1, PLEASANT DAWN RADAR25Y (Double Polled, 1.9 BW EPD, 54WW EPD, 102 YW EPD, 1,665 lbs., 40cm), sired by Pleasantdawn Spawn765W, out of an HEJ Magnum 26Rdaughter. Sold for $17,500 for 2/3interest to Sproule Charolais, PincherCreek, AB.Lot 15, PLEASANT DAWNMAGNUM 49Y (Tested HomozygousPolled, .8 BW EPD, 28.2 Milk EPD,1,710 lbs., 42.5 cm), sired by HEJMagnum 26R, out of an LT Rio Blanco1234 P daughter. Sold for $16,000 for2/3 interest to McTavish Charolais,Moosomin, SK.Lot 3, PLEASANT DAWN MVP316Y (3rd Gen. Polled, -1.4 BW EPD,94 lb. BW, 55 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD27.2 Milk EPD, 1,655 lbs., 42.5 cm),4th Annual Impact Angus & CharolaisBull SaleMarch 31, 2012 • Saskatoon, SKGross Average6 Two Year Old Bulls $24,350 $4,05821 Yearling Bulls 94,750 4,51227 Lots $119,100 $4,411Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.McAvoy Charolais, Arelee, againsupplied a quality set of Charolaisbulls to this sale. A higher top endand stronger sale throughout pushedthe average way up from last year.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 75, MVY XCEED 68X (Double11 BREEDERS BUY HERDBULLSPleasant Dawn Bull Salesired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 56T,out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 Pdaughter. Sold for $13,000 for 2/3interest to Turnbull Charolais, PincherCreek, AB.Lot 2, PLEASANT DAWN SNIPER103Y (Tested Homozygous Polled, 85CE EPD, 1 BW EPD, 845 lb. 205 DW,1,645 lbs., 41 cm), sired by SVYKaboom Pld 7113T, out of aPleasantdawn Marshall 70P daughter.Sold for $11,500 for 2/3 interest toMCB Charolais, Roxton Pond, QC.Lot 4, PLEASANT DAWNSHREDDER 17Y (4th Gen. Polled, 108lb. BW, 91 YW EPD, 1,505 lbs., 40.5cm), sired by Pleasantdawn Spawn765W, out of a Pleasant Dawn Presto196L daughter. Sold for $8,250 for 2/3interest to Lazy S Charolais,Beaverlodge, AB.Lot 6, PLEASANT DAWN MASTER214Y (4th Gen. Polled, 101 lb. BW, 28.4Milk EPD, 40 cm), sired by HEJMagnum 26R, out of a PleasantdawnMarshall 70P daughter. Sold for $8,250 for2/3 interest to Sproule Charolais.Lot 8, PLEASANT DAWN MAX 3Y(4th Gen. Polled, Double Red, .6 BWEPD, 1,515 lbs., 41 cm), sired byPleasant Dawn Max 70S, out of aPleasant Dawn Everet 23L daughter.Sold for $6,500 to LEJ Charolais,Portage la Prairie.SALE UP $1,800Impact Bull SalePolled, 106 lb. BW, 7 year old dam,20.6 Milk EPD), sired by JMB Thor735T, out of a JDB Power Stroke 7Gdaughter. Sold for $5,000 to YMHoldings, Asquith.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 49, MVY YOGGY 10Y (Polled,108 lb. BW, 1.7 BW EPD, 25.6 MilkEPD), sired by PCC Balistik 441P, outof an RPJ Mr. Elite 147L daughter.Sold for $9,000 to Perrot-MartinCharolais, Naicam.Lot 63, MVY YNOT 38Y (DoublePolled, 1.3 BW EPD, 94 YW EPD, 28.5Milk EPD), sired by PleasantdawnHybrid 37W, out of a PCC Balistik441P daughter. Sold for $7,000 to Brad24 Charolais Banner • May 2012Darwin & Lorrie Plewis were the volumebuyers taking threeBrian McTavishbought the secondhigh sellerJim Olson took thehigh selling redfactor bullCurtis Turnbullpurchased the thirdhigh sellerJackie Sproule addedtwo to her good herdincluding the high sellerJohn Perrot & Collin Martin bought the highselling bullMay, Biggar.Lot 53, MVY YES MAN 16Y (Polled,106 lb. BW, 776 lb. 205 DW, 25.1 MilkEPD), sired by PCC Balistik 441P, outof an M6 Grid Maker 104 P ETdaughter. Sold for $5,750 to CharonaFarms, Asquith.

pleAsAnt dAWn cHARolAisWe appreciate our customersThank you to all the cattlemen who bidon and purchased bulls this spring,including these purebred breeders…PLEASANT DAWN RADAR 25YPleasant Dawn Spawn son purchasedby Sproule Charolais, Pincher Creek, ABLEJ Charolais, Portage la PrairieR & G McDonald Livestock, SidneyLazy S Charolais, Beaverlodge, ABMoose Creek Charolais, Kisbey, SKD & L Plewis, Swift Current, SKHaminrest Charolais, Apohaqui, NBVan Buuren Charolais, PipestonePLEASANT DAWN MVP 316YPleasant Dawn Magnum son purchasedby Turnbull Charolais, Pincher Creek, ABPLEASANT DAWN MAGNUM 49YHEJ Magnum son purchased byMcTavish Charolais, Moosomin, SKPLEASANT DAWN CHAROLAISBox 40, Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0Tully & Arlene HatchT 204-855-2402 C 204-748-7595tahatch@rfnow.comTrent & Ashley HatchT 204-855-3078 C 204-721-3078PLEASANT DAWN SNIPER 103YSVY Kaboom son purchased byFerme MCB, Roxton Pond, QCGOOD BUYING DAYBest of the Breeds Bull Sale8th Annual Best of the Breeds Bull SaleMarch 25, 2012 • Leross, SKGross Average2 Two Year Old Bulls $ 7,550 $3,77523 Yearling Bulls 70,900 3,08225 Lots $78,450 $3,138Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.A packed house was on hand forthis multi-breed sale. HarcourtCharolais, Quill Lake, and Dog PatchAcres, Leroy, presented the local crowdwith a solid offering with some goodbuys being made throughout. In total67 bulls of five breeds averaged $3,526.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 27, DOGPATCH POWER-UP 4X(Double Polled, 1.4 BW EPD, 21.5Milk EPD, 2,100 lbs., 43 cm), sired byDogpatch Triple X 36S, out of an LTRio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for$4,250 to Jerry Orthner, Raymore.Consigned by Dog Patch Acres.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 12, HBC ROCK 142T (DoublePolled, 106 lb. BW, 98 YW EPD, 25.9Milk EPD), sired by HBC Showdown932W, out of a Sparrows Madrid 7Mdaughter. Sold for $5,500 to Perrot-Martin Charolais, Naicam. Consignedby Harcourt Charolais.Lot 5, HBC ROCKY 116Y (DoublePolled, 103 lb. BW, 1,430 lbs., 38 cm),sired by JWX Quiksilver 421U, out ofan HFCC Pld Bond 19L daughter. Soldfor $4,000 to Irvine Stricker, Rhein.Consigned by Harcourt Charolais.Lot 9, HBC QUICKSILBER 123Y(Polled/s, 1.6 BW EPD, 1,625 lbs., 37cm), sired by JWX Quiksilver 421U,out of an RPJ Katz 519E daughter.Sold for $4,000 to P.F.R.A, Regina.Consigned by Harcourt Charolais.Lot 26, DOGPATCH ALERT 3Y(Double Polled, Red Factor, .5 BWEPD, 24.3 Milk EPD, 1,365 lbs.), siredby HBC Showdown 932W, out of anJohn Perrot & Collin Martin purchased thehigh selling bullRandy Aimes selectedtwo for the PFRAIrvine Stricker boughta high selling bullMGM Merlot daughter. Sold for$3,700 to Brian Jaeb, Humbolt.Consigned by Dog Patch Acres.Charolais Banner • May 2012 25

Diamond W 10th Annual Bull SaleMarch 22, 2012 • Minitonas, MBGross Average1 Two Year Old Bull $2,750 $2,75029 Yearling Bulls 93,650 3,22930 Bulls $96,400 $3,213Auctioneer: Randy HartSale Manager: By LivestockDiamond W Charolais have beenproviding quality bulls into the SwanRiver Valley for 10 years now. This isa limited number market but there aremany repeat customers thatpurchased both their Charolais andAngus bulls. This year their 13 Angusbulls average $2,742. The buyers havealways received excellent quality formoney spent.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 1, DIAMOND W MARSHALL36Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 101 lb. BW,1,650 lbs., 38.5 cm), sired by SparrowsBolivar 121S, out of a SparrowsCossack 11L daughter. Sold for $6,500to Chartop Charolais, Gull Lake, SK.Lot 12, DIAMOND W TOP CUTTGOOD BUYING IN A LIMITED MARKETDiamond W Bull Sale25Y (3rd Gen.Polled, Red Factor,101 lb. BW, 24 MilkEPD, 1,465 lbs.),sired by SparrowsBolivar 121S, out ofa Granadas RedAce 17B daughter.Sold for $5,500 toLakeviewLivestock,Invermay, SK.Leland Soura hasbought in every saleand took anotherhigh sellerLot 3, DIAMOND W GRINGO 2Y(Double Polled/s, 75 lb. BW, -1.2 BWEPD, 22.6 Milk EPD, 1,435 lbs.), siredby M6 Grid Maker 104, P ET, out of aSparrows Sanchez 715T daughter.Sold for $4,500 to John Stehano, Roblin.Lot 5, DIAMOND W CHITEK 46Y(Double Polled, 105 lb. BW, 1,465 lbs.,38.5 cm), sired by Sparrows Chitek930W, out of a Sparrows Cossack 11Ldaughter. Sold for $4,500 to ClaytonWoodley, Minitonas.Lot 22, DIAMOND W DUKE 57Y(3rd Gen. Polled/s, 107 lb. BW, 790 lb.WW, 1,600 lbs., 39 cm), sired bySOLID LOCAL PARTICIPATIONWinn Man Bull SaleGlen Sauder boughtthe high selling bullClayton Woodleypurchased anotherhigh seller fromthis saleOrland Walker visits with Darrell Prouse, whoselected five including the second high sellerSparrows Bolivar 121S, out of aSparrows Cossack 11L daughter. Soldfor $4,500 to Soura-Horan Farms,Bowsman.Winn Man Charolais 11th AnnualBull SaleMarch 23, 2012 • Winnipegosis, MBGross Average8 Two Year Old Bulls $ 34,150 $4,26921 Yearling Bulls 87,000 4,14329 Lots $121,150 $4,177Auctioneer: Kim CrandallA good crowd filled the shop atWinn Man Farms for this longrunning bull sale. Repeat customersfilled the buyers’ list with activebidding to support this program. Thiswas the last year for yearling bulls asnext year it will be just coming twoyear olds as they moved their calvingto summer to lessen the workloadwith the purebreds and their verylarge commercial herd.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 535X, WINN MANS BANDITO535X(3rd Gen. Polled, 90 lb. BW, 0 BWEPD, 1,840 lbs., 40 cm), sired by WinnMans Marquez 821U, out of aSparrows Madrid 7M daughter. Soldfor $7,000 to Doll Charolais Ranch,New Salem, ND.Lot 125X, WINN MANS JUAQUEZ125X (3rd Gen. Polled, 84 lb. BW, -5.7BW EPD, 1,875 lbs.), sired by WinnMans Marquez 821U, out of an SLYEastwood Pld 32F daughter. Sold for$6,000 to Rainy Ridge Farms, Laurier.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 826Y, WINN MANS CHIVAZ826Y (Polled, -.9 BW EPD, 57 WWEPD, 110 YW EPD, 1,325 lbs., 37 cm),sired by Merit 7329T, out of a WinnMans Lanza 610S daughter. Sold for$7,750 to Springside Farms,Armstrong, BC.Lot 663Y, WINN MANS CUERVO663Y (92 lb. BW, -.8 BW EPd, 120 YW26 Charolais Banner • May 2012Ron Boercherspurchased thesecond high sellingtwo year oldCarman Jacksonadded two highsellers to their HighBluff operationBob Burla & Mike Panasiuk selected the highselling bull

FROM BREEDERS TO BIG RANCHESWilgenbusch North of the 53rdWilgenbusch Charolais North of the53rd Bull SaleMarch 24, 2012 • Paynton, SKGross Average38 1/4 Yearling Bulls $234,400 $6,128Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Manager: By LivestockWilgenbusch Charolais took theCSS bull calves that came with thecowherd back to be sold at the CSSSale barn. Repeat customers of theCSS program as well as new onesfrom across North America were onthe buyers’ list. Bulls sold fromBritish Columbia to Ontario and intotwo U.S. states.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 15, CSS SIR NAVIGATOR 20Y(Tested Homozygous Polled, LeptinTT, 106 lb. BW, 1,687 365 DW, 42 cm),sired by PCC Navigator 403P, out ofan HTA Fathom 470P daughter. Soldfor $20,000 for 3/4 interest to ForsythBros. Charolais, Eriksdale, MB andMyhre Land & Cattle Co., Dauphin, MB.Lot 2, CSS SIR JR NAVIGATOR 78Y(Tested Homozygous Polled, 92 lb.BW, 22.4 Milk EPD, 1,430 lbs., 43.5cm), sired by CSS Sir Navigator 37T,out of an SVS Model Imp 13Mdaughter. Sold for $18,250 for 3/4interest to Charworth Charolais,Balzac, AB.Lot 1, CSS SIR JR NAVIGATOR 44Y(Tested Homozygous Polled, LeptinTT, 5.9 ADG, 1,535 lbs., 42 cm), siredby CSS Sir Navigator 37T, out of anHTA Pld Rain 258M daughter. Soldfor $15,600 for 3/4 interest to PalmerCharolais, Bladworth.Lot 38, CSS SIR GRID IRON 17Y(Polled/s, Leptin TT, 83 lb. BW, -.5 BWEPD, 29.1 Milk EPD), sired by KAYRGrid Grid Iron 400S, out of a PCCNavigator 403P daughter. Sold for$9,000 to McKay Charolais, Glenella,MB.Lot 8, CSS SIR JR NAVIGATOR 75Y(Double Polled, Leptin TT, 95 lb. BW,5.45 ADG, 40 cm), sired by CSS SirNavigator 37T, out of an HTA PldRain 258M daughter. Sold for $8,800to Effertz Key Ranch, Velva, ND.Lot 37, CSS SIR GRID IRON 16Y(3rd Gen. Polled, 83 lb., BW, .9 BWEPD, 39 cm), sired by KAYR GridGrid Iron 400S, out of a a CSS SirNavigator 37T daughter. Sold for$7,000 to Alta Pride Charolais,Chauvin, AB.Lot 36, CSS SIR GRID IRON 12Y(Polled, 95 lb. BW, 1,445 lb. YW, 22.6Milk EPD), sired by KAYR Grid GridIron 400S, out of a PCC Navigator403P daughter. Sold for $6,100 toWood River Charolais, McCord.Velon Herback addeda top seller to theirPalmer Charolais operationStan Jacobs addedthree more CSS bullsto the Douglas Lakebull batteryChelsea Bulani & Lee Norheim purchased twofor Norheim RanchingDennis & Dale Gibb bought one for their AltaPride herdDarrell & Alex Shuttleworth selected thesecond high selling bullWINN MAN CONTINUEDEPD, 1,340 lbs., 38 cm), sired by Merit7329T, out of a Sparrows Durango585P daughter. Sold for $6,500 to HighBluff Stock Farm, Inglis.Lot 764Y, WINN MANSBARRACUDA 764Y (Polled, -.5 BWEPD, 804 lb. WW, 1,360 lbs.), sired byMB Ali Trade U1059, out of a WinnMans Original 548R daughter. Soldfor $5,500 to Munro Farms, Kelwood.Lot 111Y, WINN MANSBENCHMARK 111Y (Double Polled, -.4 BW EPD, 855 lb.WW, 1,380 lbs., 38cm), sired by Merit 7329T, out of anSLY Eastwood Pld 32F daughter. Soldfor $5,200 to High Bluff Stock Farm.Eric & Darrell Munro bought another topsellerCharolais Banner • May 2012 27

STEPPLER SCOT 214YCreek’s Edge Land & Cattle, YellowCreek, SK added their second Stepplerbull with this son of Sparrows SeminoleAlso to...Caul Charolais, Devlin, ONSKE Charolais, HartneyDomain Charolais, Green RidgeHoneycomb Charolais, CarmanWatkins Charolais, ClearwaterDusty Lane Charolais, WinklerSTEPPLER BLAKE 57YBlackbern Farms and White WaterCharolais, Foresters Falls, ON boughtthis son of Sparrows SeminoleSTEPPLER KABOOM 60YSunny Ridge Stock Farm, Wawanesapurchased this son of SVY Kaboomfor their growing herdSTEPPLER MAGNUS 195YBricney Stock Farm, Maidstone, SKtook this son of Sparrows SeminoleWe invite you to stop by anytime to see thelargest herd of registered Charolais in Manitoba.Box 7, Miami, MB R0G 1H0Dan & Pat 204-435-2021Andre & Katie 204-435-2463, cell 204-750-19516 miles W of Miami and 1.5 miles SBREEDER BULLS TO FOUR PROVINCES & ONE STATEHi-Weigh Bull SaleHi-Weigh Breeders 30th Annual Bull SaleMarch 28, 2012 • Neepawa, MBGross Average47 Yearling Bulls $231,250 $4,920Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.HTA Charolais, Rivers, againanchored this long running sale withall the high sellers. Many repeatcustomers were in attendance andbreeder bulls sold into four provincesand one state with a very strong topend in this high performance offering.The powerful HTA Senator sons ledthe front end of the sale.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 17, HTA BRADACK 137Y(Double Polled/s,101 lb. BW, 903 lb.205 DW, 107 YW EPD, 22.8 Milk EPD,1,816 lbs., 44 cm), sired by HTASenator 8130U, out of an SVSNobleman 25N daughter. Sold for$18,500 to Sandan Charolais, Erskine,AB; Voegeli/Serhienko Cattle Co.,Maymont, SK and Payne Livestock,Lloydminster, SK.Lot 16, HTA VEGAS 134Y (DoublePolled, 97 lb. BW, 919 lb. 205 DW,1,774 lbs., 40 cm), sired by HTASenator 8130U, out of an M6 GridMaker 104 P ET daughter. Sold for$18,000 for 3/4 interest to PalmerCharolais, Bladworth, SK andSaunders Charolais, Markdale, ON.Lot 5, HTA BETLEY 107Y (DoublePolled, 100 lb. BW, 916 lb. 205 DW,107 YW EPD, 1,870 lbs., 41 cm), siredby HTA Senator 8130U, out of an M6Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Soldfor $15,500 to Reese Cattle Co.,Didsbury, AB.Lot 19, HTA MANTRACKER 139Y(Polled, 97 lb. BW, 53 WW EPD, 106YW EPD, 1,743 lbs., 40 cm), sired byHTA Senator 8130U, out of an HTANorthern Light 357C daughter. Soldfor $8,500 for 3/4 interest to NeilsonCattle Co., Willowbrook, SK.Lot 21, HTA REDFOX 144Y (DoublePolled, Red Factor, 99 lb. BW, 21.5 MilkEPD, 1,640 lbs., 39 cm), sired by KBKRally 24T, out of an LT Rio Blanco1234 P daughter. Sold for $7,600 toVan Buuren Charolais, Pipestone.Ursula Corpateaux tookthe high selling bullJenna Vanbuurenpurchased a top bullGreg & Barry Reese bought the third high sellerLot 28, HTA CHALLENGE 161Y(Double Polled, 89 lb. BW, 101 YWEPD, 1,538 lbs., 40 cm), sired by HTASenator 8130U, out of an LT Rio Blanco1234 P daughter. Sold for $6,800 toRocking Bar A Charolais, Rivers.Lot 39, HTA HIGHLINGER 193Y28 Charolais Banner • May 2012

GREAT FIRST TIME OFFERINGSteppler Bull SaleSteppler Farms 1st Annual Bull SaleMarch 27, 2012 • Miami, MBGross Average3 Two Year Old Bulls $ 12,000 $4,00049 Yearling Bulls 175,650 3,58552 Lots $187,650 $3,609Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: By LivestockThe Steppler family all pitched in tohave the first sale run smoothly.Unfortunately a cooler, wet day heldsome people who were calving away,but those who came made some greatbuys on a very uniform, high qualityset of bulls that sold into fourprovinces.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 58, STEPPLER 300X (3rd Gen.Polled, 105 lb. BW, 2,098 lbs., 44.5 cm),sired by Stepplers Distinction 38T, outof an XPB Cigar 45K daughter. Soldfor $5,000 to Bill Thomson, Langruth.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 48, STEPPLER SCOT 214Y(Double Polled, 106 lb. BW, 98 YWEPD, 21.2 Milk EPD, 1,457 lbs., 39.5cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole927W, out of a Highbluff Rainmaker12L daughter. Sold for $7,250 toCreek’s Edge Land & Cattle, YellowCreek, SK.Lot 13, STEPPLER KABOOM 60Y(3rd Gen. Polled, 89 CE, 1 BW EPD, 88lb. BW, 1,494 lbs., 43 cm), sired bySVY Kaboom Pld 7113T, out of aSparrows Sanchez 715T daughter.Sold for $7,250 to Sunny Ridge StockFarm, Wawanesa.Lot 46, STEPPLERS MAGNUS 195YWendell Westonadded a top seller tohis Bricney herdDoug Sisson tooktwo bulls(Double Polled, 104 lb. BW, 823 lb. 205DW, 112 YW EPD, 1,531 lbs., 40 cm),sired by Sparrows Seminole 927W, outof a DVY Kidnapper Pld 6K daughter.Sold for $7,000 to Bricney Stock Farm,Maidstone, SK.Lot 12, STEPPLER BLAKE 57Y(Double Polled, 92 lb. BW, 0 BW EPD,55 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD, 1,475 lbs.,40 cm), sired by Sparrows Seminole927W, out of a Sparrows Oakridge66R daughter. Sold for $7,000 toBlackbern Farms & White WaterCharolais, Foresters Falls, ON.Lot 26, STEPPLER SEMI 91Y(Polled, 1.8 BW EPD, 54 WW EPD,1,553 lbs., 41 cm), sired by SparrowsSeminole 927W, out of a SparrowsSantiago 333N daughter. Sold for$7,000 to Shane Eastman, Hartney.Lot 43, STEPPLER PROSPER 181Y(Double Polled/s, 97 lb. BW, 800 lb.205 DW, 1,515 lbs., 43 cm), sired bySparrows Seminole 927W, out of aSparrows Oakridge 66R daughter.Sold for $6,300 to Doug Sisson, Carman.Lot 25, STEPPLER STETSON 88Y (1BW EPD, 1,621 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired bySparrows Seminole 927W, out of aShane Eastmanbought a top sellerDoug Hopcraft selecteda new herdsireStephen & Kristin Weilgosz purchased theirsecond Steppler herdbullKurtis & Keith Black took a high seller to ONSparrows Santiago 333N daughter.Sold for $5,750 to Jason Turetsky,Grandview.Lot 9, STEPPLER ARTHUR 45Y(Double Polled, 80 lb. BW, -1.8 BW EPD,1,475 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by SparrowsSeminole 927W, out of a SparrowsAlliance 513G daughter. Sold for$5,000 to Keith Caul, Devlin, ON.HI WEIGH BULL SALE CONTINUED(Double Polled, 100 lb. BW, 1,659 lbs.),sired by Merit 5323R, out of an M6Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter. Soldfor $6,500 for 3/4 interest to DonSaquet, Ste. Rose.Lot 44, HTA STONEWALL 1109Y(Double Polled, Red Factor, 108 YWEPD, 1,563 lbs., 43 cm), sired by HTAPursuit 646S, out of an SHSH PldBroker 1P daughter. Sold for $5,800 toLoren Anderson, New Rockford, ND.Lot 36, HTA COACH 188Y (DoublePolled, Red Factor, 99 lb. BW, 2.6 BWEPD, 1,507 lbs.), sired by Merit 5323R,out of an SVS Nobleman 25NBrent Saunders and Velon Herback teamedup on the second high sellerdaughter. Sold for $5,500 to BreezyDawn Charolais, Dauphin.Mike & Joanne Neilson took a high seller to SKCharolais Banner • May 2012 29

Benchmark Bull SaleMarch 24, 2012 • Cobden, ONGross Average23 Yearling Bulls $92,800 $4,050Auctioneer: Stewart JamesThis first time sale saw threeoperations in the Ottawa Valleyteam up. The sale was very strongwith buyers from three provincesmaking purchases.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 1, BLACKBERN YORK 6Y(Polled, 89 lb. BW, -.6 BW EPD, 106YW EPD, 26.3 Milk EPD, 1,610 lbs.),sired by Winn Mans Lanza 610S, outof a Land O’Lakes Duke 29Ldaughter. Sold for $6,100 to PleasantDawn Charolais, Oak Lake, MB.Consigned by Blackbern Farms,Foresters Falls.Lot 7, BLACKBERN YARDLEY 4Y(Polled, 99 lb. BW, 53 WW EPD, 112YW EPD, 1,605 lbs., 43 cm), sired byWinn Mans Lanza 610S, out of an LTMountainview Bull SaleMarch 24, 2012 • Innisfail, ABGross Average22 Yearling Bulls $110,650 $5,0296 Two Year Old Bulls 24,150 4,02928 Bulls $134,800 $4,814Auctioneer: Don ObergSale Manager: Transcon LivestockThis was the second year Charolaisbulls were sold in this multi breedsale. With the number of bulls up overlast year and the strong demand forCharolais bulls, Charolais was thehigh averaging breed in the sale.High Selling BullsLot 79, MLM LAREDO 3Y (Polled,78 lb. BW, 40 cm), sired by WinnMans Lanza 610S, out of a SparrowsSanchez 715T daughter. Sold for$14,000 to Perrot-Martin Charolais,Naicam, SK. Consigned by McLeodLivestock, Cochrane.Lot 78, MLM HARLEY 6Y (Polled,106 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired bySparrows Sanchez 715T, out of a MeritSTRONG FIRST SALEBenchmark Bull SaleWyoming Wind daughter. Sold for $6,000to Macks Charolais, Campbellford.Consigned by Blackbern Farms.Lot 16, WHITEWATER YEOMAN9Y (Polled, 102 lb. BW, 24.3 Milk EPD,1,600 lbs., 46 cm), sired by KCM RioChico 429P, out of a CS Mango 256Mdaughter. Sold for $5,800 to AndrewSimms, Shawville, QC. Consigned byWhite Water Charolais, Foresters Falls.Lot 2, CORNERVIEWYARDMASTER 7Y (Polled, 96 lb. BW,856 lb. 205 DW, 1,590 lbs., 43 cm),sired by Sparrows Coach 467S, out ofof a B&M Benji’s Lad 23G daughter.Sold for $4,900 to Bill Leveras,Campbell’s Bay, QC. Consigned byCornerview Charolais, Cobden.Lot 11, CORNERVIEW YAGER 12Y(Polled, 107 lb. BW, 1,448 lbs., 44 cm),sired by Cornerview Wallstreet 3W,out of a Sparrows Coach 467Sdaughter. Sold for $4,300 to JuneRiebertz, Shawville, QC. Consigned by30 Charolais Banner • May 2012CornerviewCharolais.Lot 4,CORNVERVIEWYUKON 27Y(Polled, 96 lb. BW1.7 BW EPD, 1,423lbs., 44 cm), siredby SparrowsCoach 467S, out ofSALE TOPS AT $14,000Mountainview Bull SaleVintage 4065P daughter. Sold for$13,750 to Charwald Charolais, Altario.Consigned by McLeod Livestock.Lot 80, ML PLD DUSTY 20Y(Polled, 104 lb. BW, 37 cm), sired bySparrows Sanchez 715T, out of anSVY Pilgrim PLD 655S daughter.Sold for $10,000 to Dale JorgensenFarm, Del Bonita. Consigned byMcLeod Livestock.Lot 81, MLM DODGER 5Y (Polled,92 lb. BW, 38 cm), sired by SparrowsSanchez 715T, out of an LAE Spurs-A-Jinglin 602S daughter. Sold for $5,800to Don Maetche, Olds. Consigned byMcLeod Livestock.Lot 82, MLM PERFORMER 1Y(Polled, 112 lb. BW, 39 cm), sired bySparrows Sanchez 715T, out of an HCFulton 103L daughter. Sold for $5,400to Varty Farms, Provost. Consignedby McLeod Livestock.Lot 61, GERRARD OXFORD 17Y(Polled, 92 lb. BW, 38.5 cm), sired byGerrard Montezuma 6T, out of anSVY Bedrock PLD 816H daughter.Andrew Simms tookthe third high sellerJacqui & Wayne Mack bought the secondhigh sellera PCC Patriot 418P daughter. Sold for$4,300 to Wade Schroeder, Pembroke.Consigned by Cornerview Charolais.Perrot-Martin Charolais selected the highselling bullSold for $5,100 toBob Pengelly,Caroline.Consigned byGerrard CattleCo., Innisfail.Lot 57, GERRARDFED EX 27Y(Polled, 102 lb.BW, 39 cm), siredby SVY PilgrimPLD 655S, out ofan SVY BedrockNorman DeWaldbought a newherdsire for his CharwaldoperationPLD 816H daughter. Sold for $5,300 toSeven Oaks Farms, Wetaskiwin.Consigned by Gerrard Cattle Co.

Elder Charolais 2nd Annual Bull SaleMarch 29, 2012 • Coronach, SKGross Average34 Yearling Bulls $154,200 $4,535Auctioneer: Jerry KanewischerSale Manager: By LivestockThe Elders put forth another highperformance, quality set of bulls thatsaw many local repeat customers inattendance, with this year a few bullsselling across the line into Montana.Breeder bulls sold into Saskatchewanand Alberta.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 1, ELDER’S RAPTOR 43Y(4thGen. Polled/s, 1.7 BW EPD, AgribitionRes. Jr. Bull Calf Champion, 1,640 lb.,40 cm), sired by Elder’s Wahkamo919W, out of an HFCC Pld Evolution5L daughter. Sold for $13,250 to DaleJorgensen Charolais, Del Bonita, AB.Lot 12, ELDER’S TAMARAC 97Y (4thGen. Polled/s, 105 lb. BW, 1,480 lb., 41cm), sired by Elder’s Wahkamo 919W,out of a Merit 1058L daughter. Sold forAVERAGE UP $700Elder Bull Sale$7,000 toQu’Appelle TrailRanch, Eyebrow.Lot 30, ELDER’SYANKEE 9Y(Polled/s, 84 lb.BW, -2 BW EPD,23.9 Milk EPD,1,460 lb., 39 cm),sired by SVYDavid Esmond tookseven for hisQu’Appelle Trail RanchKaboom Pld 7113T, out of a Bar JSilverado 14S daughter. Sold for $6,500to Demarah Farms, Bowden, AB.Lot 34, ELDER’S CAPTAIN KBM 28Y(98 lb. BW, CE 86, .9 BW EPD, 1,518 lb.,38 cm), sired by SVY Kaboom Pld 7113T,out of a Bar J Silverado 14S daughter.Sold for 6,500 to Lloyd Elder, Coronach.Lot 16, ELDER’S SILVER CANYON55Y (3rd Gen. Polled, .8 BW EPD, 1,445lb., 38.5 cm), sired by Bar J Silverado14S, out of an RPJ Rio Grande 525Rdaughter. Sold for $6,250 to PlantzFarms, Coronach.Lot 6, ELDER’S RONNIELloyd Elder purchasedanother high sellerErnie Sorensen addedthree to his goodcommercial herdMark Kendze bought a herdbull and visitshere with Rod McLeodWAHKAMO 40Y (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 99lb. BW, .3 BW EPD, 1,545 lb., 38.5 cm),sired by Elder’s Wahkamo 919W, out ofan MXS Mersyndol 211M daughter.Sold for $6,100 to Bruce Gibb, Lintlaw.Charolais Banner • May 2012 31

REPEAT CUSTOMERS BOUY SALEPerrot-Martin Bull SalePerrot-Martin Charolais Annual Bull SaleMarch 30, 2012 • Naicam, SKGross Average17 Two Year Old Bulls $87,000 $5,11734 1/2 Yearling Bulls 163,200 4,73051 1/2 Lots $250,200 $4,858Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: T Bar C Cattle Co.Many repeat customers buying inmultiples gave this solid program avery good sale. A nice selection of twoyear old bulls found strong demandwith purebred breeders from threeprovinces buying herdbulls.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 43, RPJ ALLEGRO 71X (DoublePolled, 95 lb. BW, 1.2 BW EPD, 1,920lbs., 41 cm), sired by MXS Allegro701T, out of a Sparrows Alliance 513Gdaughter. Sold for $6,600 to Lone TreeLivestock, Kuroki.Lot 49, KCM LAREDO 71X (DoublePolled, 100 lb. BW, 1,925 lbs., 41 cm),sired by Whitecap Laredo 232T, out ofan EXL Trade Secret 154L. Sold for$6,600 to Lee Laclare, Tisdale.Lot 56, RPJ ALLEGRO 83X (99 lbBW, 2,150 lbs., 43 cm), sired by MXSAllegro 701T, out of an HFCC PldEvolution 5L. Sold for $6,600 to ASFFarms, Bjorkdale.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 9, KCM ULTIMATE 144Y(Double Polled, 107 lb. BW, 92 YWEPD, 8 year old dam, 39 cm), sired byHTA Senator 8130U, out of aSparrows Alliance 513G daughter.Sold for $34,000 for 3/4 interest toHunter Charolais, Roblin, MB andWilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite.Lot 13, KCM STETSON 175Y(Double Polled, 101 lb. BW,1.1 BWEPD, 790 lb. 205 DW, 22.2 Milk EPD,1,390 lbs.), sired by Whitecap Laredo232T, out of an LT Rio Blanco 1234 Pdaughter. Sold for $11,000 for 3/4interest to Triple C Charolais, SteepRock, MB.Lot 29, RPJ CINCH 106Y (DoublePolled, 86 lb. BW, 750 lb. 205 DW,1,550 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by JWXSilver Bullet 524W, out of an MXSAllegro 701T daughter. Sold for $7,700to Quaroni Farms Ltd., Melfort.Lot 30, RPJ HOWITZER 168Y(Double Polled, 107 lb. BW, 89 YWEPD, 1,464 lbs., 40 cm), sired by JWXSilver Bullet 524W, out of an HTAStainless Steel 437P daughter. Sold for$5,600 to Dry Valley Ranch, Grenfell.Lot 18, RPJ PISTOL 129Y (DoublePolled, 91 lb. BW, -.5 BW EPD, 22.6Milk EPD, 1,340 lbs., 38 cm), sired byWhitecap Laredo 232T, out of an LTDoug & Marianne Hunter and John Wilgenbuschbought UltimateStephen & Darren Cook selected the secondhigh sellerBrett & Brian Coughlin purchased a bullRio Blanco 1234 P daughter. Sold for$5,500 to Cornerview Charolais,Cobden, ON.AVERAGE UP $700White Cap/Rosso Bull SaleWhite Cap/Rosso Charolais andHowe/Cockburn Red Angus 22nd AnnualBull SaleApril 4, 2012 • Moose Jaw, SKGross Average27 Two Year Old Bulls $118,050 $4,37217 1/2 Yearling Bulls 93,100 5,32044 1/2 Lots $211,150 $4,745Auctioneer: Brent CareyIn the last two years the Charolaisaverage in this sale has moved up$1,600. The quality of the bulls wasstrong with seven going into purebredherds as far away as Quebec andmany repeat customers coming back.Rosso Charolais supply the two yearolds and White Cap provide theyearlings. 46 2/3 Red Angus bullsaveraged an impressive $4,939.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 2, ROSSO TAILGUNNER 8XPolled, 100 lb. BW, 1.5 BW EPD, 98YW EPD, 2,000 lbs., 44 cm), sired byWinn Mans Lanzadero 849U, out ofan LT Western Spur 2061 Pld. Sold for$7,500 to Prairie Sky Charolais, Avonlea.Lot 7, ROSSO ENFORCER 16X(Polled/s, 3/4 French, 52 YW EPD, 95YW EPD, 1,905 lbs., 42 cm), sired byCurtis Wallace 141H, out of an Impairdaughter. Sold for $6,500 to FernCharolais, Fasset, QC.Lot 4, ROSSO BAZOOKA 11X(Polled, 106 lb. BW, 1,930 lbs., 39 cm),Pat & Dan Steppler purchased the highselling bull32 Charolais Banner • May 2012

STEADY FIRST SALEGilliland Bros. Bull SaleGilliland Bros. Charolais 1st Bull SaleMarch 31, 2012 • Alameda, SKGross Average1 Two Year Old Bull $3,750 $3,75038 3/4 Yearling Bulls 157,600 4,06739 3/4 Lots $161,350 $4,059Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Manager: By LivestockGilliland Bros. Charolais, Carievalehad their first bull sale with Freitag-Perrot Cattle Co. guest consigningsome Black Angus bulls whichaveraged $4,330. The Charolaisoffering was strong with many localrepeat customers in attendance. Bullssold into the three prairie provinceswith seven going into seed stock herds.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 41, G.BROS CREW 607Y(Double Polled, Double Red, 93 lb.BW, 1 BW EPD, 21.9 Milk EPD, 1,555lbs., 39 cm), sired by SRK Red Man16U, out of an SOS Polled Detonator8M daughter. Sold for $7,600 toBrimner Cattle Co., Manor.Lot 17, RGCG LEGAL 253Y (Polled,92 lb. BW, .2 BW EPD, 740 lb. WW,1,540 lbs., 38 cm), sired by ACC I AmLegend 914W, out of an SOS MBSyndicated 138P daughter. Sold for$7,500 to Turnbull Charolais, PincherCreek, AB.Lot 1, G.BROS XCEPTIONAL 628Y(4th Gen. Polled, 1.4 BW EPD, 985 lb.WW, 22.3 Milk EPD, 1,662 lbs., 39 cm),sired by JWX Quicksilver 421U, out ofan SOS MB Syndicated 138P daughter.Sold for $6,000 to NahachewskyCharolais, Norquay.Lot 11, G.BROS BONANZA 248Y(3rd Gen. Polled, 99 lb. BW, 23.3 MilkEPD, 1,720 lbs., 43.5 cm), sired by JMBDateline 754T, out of an LHD CigarE46 daughter. Sold for $4,900 toCalvin Lamport, Carnduff.Lot 24, G.BROS AWOL 648Y (3rdGen. Polled, .3 BW EPD, 1,620 lbs., 40cm), sired by SOS MB Syndicated138P, out of a Dogpatch Shockwave3M daughter. Sold for $5,000 to Dougand Les Cooney, Glen Ewen.Lot 20, G.BROS LEVERAGE 633Y(3rd Gen. Polled, 85 lb. BW, -1.4 BWEPD, 1,515 lbs., 38 cm), sired by ACC IAm Legend 914W, out of a JMBDateline 754T daughter. Sold for$4,600 to Tyson Petterson, Estevan.Kelly Brimner addedthe high selling bullto his programLloyd Harmonselected a top redfactor bullCurtis Turnbullbought the secondhigh sellerRepeat customerCalvin Lamportbought a high sellerLot 39, RGCG RED LINE 224Y(Double Polled/s, Double Red, 92 lb.BW, -.3 BW EPD, 840 lb. WW, 1,570lbs., 41 cm), sired by SRK Red Man16U, out of a Beaver Creek Redzone211S daughter. Sold for $4,600 toLloyd Harmon, Melita, MB.WHITE CAP/ROSSO BULL SALE, CONTINUEDsired by HTA Rhapsody 390N, out of aSparrows Wisdom 335K daughter. Soldfor $6,200 to Stephanie Stuart, Cabri.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 31, WHITECAP REVOLVER69Y (Polled, 1/2 French, 1.6 BW EPD,Manitoba Livestock Expo All BreedsBull Calf Champion,1,590 lbs., 40 cm),sired by DWK Till’s Echo 3N, out of aChardel Sabre 11K daughter. Sold for$16,000 for 1/2 interest to to StepplerFarms, Miami, MB.Lot 33, WHITECAP CONCEPT 42Y(98 lb. BW, 1.6 BW EPD, 885 lb. WW,1,490 lbs., 43 cm), sired by JWX SilverBuckle 524U, out of a Chardel Sabre11K daughter. Sold for $9,000 to JonesCharolais, Gull Lake.Lot 53, WHITECAP PLUS 179Y(Polled, 80 lb. BW, -2.8 BW EPD, 23.4Milk EPD, 1,370 lbs.), sired by HBCEverest 914W, out of a Chardel Sabre11K daughter.Sold for $6,750 toPalmer Charolais,Bladworth.Lot 44,WHITECAPCOLOSSIUM109Y (Polled, 95lb. BW, .8 BWEPD, 1,490 lbs.,40.5 cm), sired byJWX Silver BuckleLloyd Daniel boughtthe high selling twoyear old bull524U, out of an LT Wyoming Winddaughter. Sold for $6,500 to EmileCarles, Radville.Matt Jones selectedthe second highselling bullVelon Herback tookhome a heifer bullJustin Duncan & Bob & Robbie Stuart havebeen volume buyers for yearsCharolais Banner • May 2012 33

12th Annual Cattleman’s Classic Bull SaleApril 1, 2012 • Virden, MBGross Average2 Two Year Old Bulls $5,200 $2,60021 1/3 Yearling Bulls 117,250 5,4963 1/3 Lots $122,450 $5,248Auctioneer: Ward CutlerA good crowd came to select fromthis mulit-breed sale that alsocontained the SW Bull Test bulls aswell. The quality was high from thefour Charolais breeders whocontributed both white and red factorbulls. Tri-N Charolais lead the salewith some solid interest from acrossCanada and the U.S.A. and sold thehigh selling bull in Canada this spring.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 210, TRI-N PREFIX PLD ET 54Y(Polled, ET, 1/2 French, 94 lb. BW, 54WW EPD. 1,653 lbs., 39 cm), sired bySilverstream Performer P38, out of aBaldridge Fasttrack 82F daughter.Sold for $37,000 for 2/3 interest toVikse Family Farm, Donalda, AB.SALE TOPS AT $37,000Cattleman’s Classic SaleConsigned by Tri-N Charolais, Lenore.Lot 212, TRI-N JACKHAMMER 68Y(Igenity Tested Homozygous Polled,89 lb. BW, -1.8 BW EPD, 29.7 MilkEPD, 1,560 lbs., 39 cm), sired by Val-End Appraiser 24J, out of a Tri-NPayday 419Ydaughter. Sold for $5,750to Floyd Cleveland, Sisseton, SD.Consigned by Tri-N Charolais.Lot 204, BEAVER CREEK VAASIR202Y (Polled/s, 106 lb. BW, 810 lb.WW, 91 YW EPD, 1,534 lbs., 40.5 cm),sired by Happy Haven T-Rex 22T, outof a Merit 77K daughter. Sold for$5,250 to C & T Reynolds Farm,Carberry. Consigned by Beaver CreekCharolais, Virden.Lot 211, TRI-N FRANK THE TANK75Y (Polled/s, Red Factor, 97 lb. BW,59 WW EPD, 1,402 lbs., 38 cm), siredby Silverstream Performer P38, out ofa Charhead Mr 39J daughter. Sold for$5,250 to HB Cattle Co., UT.Consigned by Tri-N Charolais.Lot 202, BEAVER CREEK YOUTUBE 238Y (Double Polled/s, 78 lb.Kevin Carefoot bought abull for his Scissors CreekDavid Vikse purchased thehigh selling bull PrefixCharolais herdBW, -1.8 BW EPD, 1,601 lbs., 40 cm),sired by Happy Haven T-Rex 22T, outof a Dim Creek Revenue 430R daughter.Sold for $5,000 to McDonald StockFarm, Carberry. Consigned by BeaverCreek Charolais, Virden.Lot 217, TRI-N COWBOYCASANOVA 69Y (Igenity TestedHomozygous Polled, Red Factor, BW94 lbs., -1.3 BW EPD, 1,658 lbs., 41cm), sired by Tri-N Tidal Wave 960W,out of a Tri-N Super Jammer 7Jdaughter. Sold for $4,900 to ScissorCreek Charolais, McAuley. Consignedby Tri-N Charolais.MORE BULLS – AVERAGE UPForsyth/Tee M Jay Bull SaleForsyth/Tee M Jay 8th Annual Bull Sale Caja Quebrada daughter. Sold forMarch 31, 2012 • Ashern, MB$8,000 to Buffalo Lake Charolais,Gross Average Stettler, AB.56 Yearling Bulls $187,600 $3,550 Lot 31, FFBB PERFORMER PLDAuctioneer: Buddy Bergner122Y (Polled, 108 lb. BW, 806 lb. WW,Sale Consultant: Jerry Kanewischer 95 YW EPD, 1,645 lbs., 43 cm), siredThis established sale saw 12 more by Whitecap Domination 63T, out ofbulls sell and the average move up an SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter.$600 from last year. Bulls sold locally Sold for $7,000 to Jeremy Miller, Eriksdale.and to Alberta with three going into Lot 34, FFBB CAPPER PLD 133Ypurebred operations. Forsyth Bros. (Tested Homozygous Polled, 104 lb.Charolais, Eriksdale, again provided BW, 864 lb. WW, 1,635 lbs., 43 cm),the high selling lots with some solid sired by Whitecap Domination 63T,sire groups represented.out of an SOS Polled Detonator 8MHigh Selling Yearling Bullsdaughter. Sold forLot 39, FFBB CAJUN PLD 154Y $6,500 to Ken(Polled, BW 101 lbs., 862 lb. WW, Miller, Eriksdale.1,665 lbs., 45 cm), sired by Whitecap Lot 23, FFBBDomination 63T, out of an SOS Mr SILVER BERNIEValentine Pld 39M daughter. Sold for PLD 100Y (Polled,$14,000 to Bar J Charolais, Amaranth. 87 lb. BW, .9 BWLot 53, FFBB EMILLE 1102Y EPD, 1,420 lbs., 41(Polled, 95 lb. BW, 1.8 BW EPD, 85 cm), sired by JWXYW EPD, 1,450 lbs., 40 cm), sired by Silver Buckle 524U, Jack Robertson tookJWX Henry VIII 39W, out of an ABC out of a Louber the high selling bull34 Charolais Banner • May 2012Skymont 382L daughter. Sold for$5,200 to James Ryden, Eriksdale.Lot 28, FFBB SILVERSTONE 114Y(91 lb. BW, -.2 BW EPD, 826 lb. WW,1,515 lbs., 42 cm), sired by JWX SilverBuckle 524U, out of an HTA Ultimate338P daughter. Sold for $4,600 toLakeside Colony, Cranford, AB.Lot 48, FFBB RED HENRI PLD187Y (Polled, Red Factor, 94 lb. BW,1,430 lbs., 39 cm), sired by JWX HenryVIII 39W, out of an Elder’s Cocoa 30Pdaughter. Sold for $4,500 to JohnJohnson, East Selkirk.Wendy & Lyle Bignell purchased twoincluding the second high seller

it’s all about...PrefixTRI-N PREFIX PLD ET 54Y • POLLED 1/2 FRENCH OUTCROSS PEDIGREESilverstream Performer P38 x KCH Malibu 1M • BW 2.4 WW 54 YW 94 M 20.4 TM 47BW 94 lb., Oct 1st 977 lb., April 1st 1653 lb., 39 cmThank you Vikse Family Farm, Donalda, Alberta, for making Prefix thehigh selling bull in Canada this spring at $37,000 for 2/3 interest.Thanks to all our commercial customers for their continued support this year.Also thanks to these breeders who purchased bulls:Cleveland Charolais, SD; HB Cattle Co., Utah; Scissors Creek Charolais, MB and Bruneau Charolais, MB.Thank you to Steele Ranches, SD, for purchasing 14 females and 17 bulls.For inquiries contact the new owners or us.Watch for more Performer sons to highlight theCattleman’s Classic Bull Sale in Virden, MB for 2013.Tri-N CharolaisMerv, Joanne, Jesse & Brittni Nykoliation • Box 899, Lenore, MB204-838-2107 • merv1@prairie.ca • www.trincharolais.comBreeding Quality Red & White Charolais since 1986Charolais Banner • May 2012 35

Cedarlea Farms Git R Done Bull SaleApril 3, 2012 • Hodgeville, SKGross Average28 Yearling Bulls $118,700 $4,239Auctioneer: Steve DorranSale Manager: By LivestockCedarlea Farms moved to sellingtheir bulls with Windy Willow Angusin the Git R Done Bull Sale for the firsttime. This proved to be a very goodmove as a big crowd came to buyboth breeds and helped bothoperations have the best sales theyhave had. Purebred and commercialproducers from across Saskatchewanand Alberta came to select from thisprogram featuring sons of last fall’sRBC Beef Supreme Champion Bull.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 102, CEDARLEA STELTH63Y(3rd Gen. Polled, 94 lb. BW, 1.3BW EPD, 23.3 Milk EPD, 1,450 lbs., 38cm), sired by CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W,BEST SPRING EVERCedarlea Bull Saleout of an FFBB Roper Pld 5106Rdaughter. Sold for $7,000 to MidnightLake Charolais, Glaslyn.Lot 101, CEDARLEA BATTALION65Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 96 lb. BW, .5 BWEPD, 68.7 LMY, 1,480 lbs., 38 cm),sired by CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W, out ofan SOS Polled Detonator 8Mdaughter. Sold for $6,700 to PrairieGold Charolais, Rosetown.Lot 123, CEDARLEA EXCLIBUR27Y (Double Polled/s, -.3 BW EPD, 92YW EPD, 1,555 lbs.), sired by SparrowsReno 824U, out of a CSS Show Boat 5Jdaughter. Sold for $5,700 to Scott &Bev Fraser Holdings, Pambrun.Lot 125, CEDARLEA LAREDO 64Y(Double Polled/s, 82 lb. BW, -2.5 BWEPD, 4 Marbling, 1,495 lbs., 41 cm), siredby Sparrows Reno 824U, out of a CSSShow Boat 5J daughter. Sold for $5,700to Downy Lake Colony, Maple Creek.Lot 110, CEDARLEA REDSOLOCUP 43Y (3rd Gen. Polled/s, RedNEW SALE – GREAT RESULTSHigh Point Bull SaleDoug Jones boughttwo high sellers forhis Whitby herdDave Blechingerof Prairie Goldpurchased a herdbullFactor, -1.2 BW EPD, 25.8 Milk EPD,4.4 Marbling, 1,400 lbs., 37 cm), siredby CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W, out of aRobinlea Terminator 54S daughter.Sold for $5,600 to Whitby Farms,Lucky Lake.Lot 108, CEDARLEA 40 BELOW40Y (3rd Gen. Polled/s, 94 lb. BW, 4.6Marbling, 67.06 LMY, 1,470 lbs., 39 cm),sired by CSS Sir Gridmaker 2W, out ofan SOS Polled Detonator 8M daughter.Sold for $5,500 to Whitby Farms.1st High Point Charolais BreedersBull SaleMarch 31, 2012 • Singhampton, ONGross Average1 Two Year Old Bull $4,400 $4,40026 Yearling Bulls 98,200 3,77827 Lots $102,600 $3,800Auctioneer: Carl WrightAfter months of discussion threebreeders got together and put on avery successful first time bull sale. Abig crowd came to select from thisdiverse quality offering.High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 28, ECHO SPRINGS MR 113X(710 lb. 205 DW, 1,940 lbs.), sired byPCFL Vandelero 5S, out of a PCFL SanAntonio 131L daughter. Sold for $4,400to Keith Johnson, Elmvale. Consignedby Echo Springs Charolais, Hawkestone.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 1, ECHO SPRINGSYAGERBOMB 11Y (Full French, 2011National Res. Bull Calf Champion, 97lb. BW, 828 lb. 205 DW, 1,570 lbs., 36cm), sired by Jezabel, out of PCFL SanAntonio 131L daughter. Sold for $8,000to Kerr Charolais, Bowsman, MB.Consigned by Echo Springs Charolais.Lot 10, SUNRISE FIREBALL 26Y(Polled, 89 lb. BW,.3 BW EPD, 878 lb.205 DW,1,520 lbs., 36 cm), sired by LTBluegrass 4017P, out of an HTA SpiritPld 826H daughter. Sold for $5,500 toLarry & Susan Moggy, Manitowaning.Consigned by Sunrise Charolais, Stayner.Lot 19, SUNRISE MASTERPIECE33Y (Polled, 96 lb. BW, 1.9 BW EPD,54 WW EPD, 100 YW EPD, 1,500 lbs.,35 cm), sired by Rosso Uso 24U, out ofa Sparrows Cossack 11L daughter.Sold for $4,800 to Triple K Charolais,Napanee. Consigned by SunriseCharolais.Lot 6, BRIDOR YANKEE 10Y(Polled, 100 lb. BW, 58 WW EPD, 108YW EPD, 1,560 lbs., 37 cm), sired by2UP Peugeot ET, out of an SOS PolledDetonator 8M daughter. Sold for$4,600 to George McCall, Annan.Consigned by Bridor Charolais,Brian Kelly selected anew herdbullMount Forest, ON.Lot 11,SUNRISEMAJESTIC 28Y(Polled, 76 lb. BW,-.2 BW EPD, 1,360lbs., 37.5 cm),sired by SparrowsAlcatraz 18N,out of a SparrowsCossack 11Ldaughter. Sold forRobert Kerr purchasedthe high selling bullGeorge McCall addeda big performancebull to his goodcommercial herd$4,600 to Greg McCracken, Roseneath.Consigned by Sunrise Charolais.36 Charolais Banner • May 2012

12 BULLS TO PUREBRED HERDSNorth of the 49th Bull Sale9th Annual North of the 49th Bull SaleApril 2, 2012 • Halbrite, SKGross Average14 Two Year Old Bulls $2,950 $5,92545 1/4 Yearling Bulls 235,700 5,20959 1/4 Lots $318,650 $5,378Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Manager: By LivestockWilgenbusch Charolais were againa supplier of herd bulls in their Northof the 49th sale. White and red factorbulls both found strong demand withbulls selling into four provinces andtwo states. Igenity and Leptin testingalong with Ultrasound data providedas much information for the buyers asany sale. A strong two year old salewas also seen with some largeoperations buying multiples.High Selling Two Year Old BullsLot 71, JWX BUDWEISER 712X (3rdGen. Polled, 96 lb. BW, 1 BW EPD,24.4 Milk EPD, 1,975 lbs., 44 cm), siredby Whitecap Courage 56U, out of anM6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter.Sold for $8,000 to Erixon Charolais,Lyleton, MB.Lot 81, JWX FIJI 508X (3rd Gen.Polled, Red Factor, 97 lb. BW, 89 YWEPD, 1,826 lbs., 43 cm), sired byCrystal D Pierce 40P, out of a 2UPPeugeot ET daughter. Sold for $7,250to Mike Guest, Weyburn.Lot 78, JWX STERLING LAD 313X(3rd Gen. Polled, 103 lb. BW, 1,920lbs., 46 cm), sired by Bar J Silverado14S, out of a Beck’s Krypto 3Ldaughter. Sold for $7,200 to HaystockGrazing Co-op, Hays, AB.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 3, SRK CANYON 2Y (IgenityTested Homozygous Polled, 4th Gen.Red, 87 lb. BW, -2.8 BW EPD, 25.8Milk EPD, 1,597 lbs., 43.5 cm), siredby SRK Solid 12U, out of a Lang’s RedSoldier 22S daughter. Sold for $27,500for 3/4 interest to Forsyth Bros.Charolais, Eriksdale, MB and ElderCharolais, Coronach. Co-consignedwith Sand Rose Charolais, FortQu’Appelle.Lot 7, JWX YEARBOOK 173Y(Igenity Tested Homozygous Polled,Double Red, 109 lb. BW, 102 YW EPD,1,556 lbs., 40 cm) , sired by JWXReality Red 73U, out of a Lang’s RedMac 24M daughter. Sold for $12,500 toVee R Bar Charolais, Ceylon.Lot 29, SRK SOLID PROSPER 410Y(Polled, Double Red, 96 lb. BW, .5 BWEPD, 1,438 lbs., 40.5 cm), sired by SRKSolid 12U, out of a Crystal D Pierce40P daughter. Sold for $11,500 to DollCharolais, New Salem, ND & RomansCharolais, Vale, OR. Co-consignedwith Sand Rose Charolais.Lot 1, JWX WHEEL N DEAL 632Y(Igentity Tested Homozygous Polled,ET, 92 lb. BW, 22.8 Milk EPD, 1,521lbs., 40 cm), sired by Bar J Silverado14S, out of a WCR Prime Cut 764 Plddaughter. Sold for $9,000 for 3/4interest to Phillips Farms, Estevan.Lot 8, JWX YEAR ROUND 971Y(3rd Gen. Polled, 81 lb. BW, -1.4 BWEPD, 1,459 lbs., 40 cm), sired by SVYKaboom Pld 7113T, out of a Crystal DPierce 40P daughter. Sold for $8,750 toSwan Lake Farms, Stoughton.Lot 4, SRK YAHTZEE 839Y(Polled/s, 3rd Gen. Red, .6 BW EPD,825 lb. 205 DW, 25.7 Milk EPD, 1,506lbs., 39.5 cm),sired by Lang’sRed Soldier 22S,out of an LASupremacy 49Rdaughter. Sold for$8,100 to LanoieBros. Charolais,St. Victor.David Doll took a redfactor bull to NorthDakotaLonnie Thorson & Joe Meier invested $28,200on four two year oldsRon Elder & Campbell Forsyth teamed up onthe high selling Red bull in Canada this springMark, Ashley & Ron Vermeullen bought thesecond high selling bullBrian Czerwonkapurchased nine bullsfor him and his sonKurtis Phillips addeda bull to his newpurebred herdOver 90% of buyers at the spring bull salesreceived the Charolais Connection. Makesure it’s a part of your marketing program.Call 306.546.3940Charolais Banner • May 2012 37

NEWSThe Canadian Cattle Genome Project– Request for Resources and DataSharing PlanThe Canadian Charolais Associationwill provide the Canadian CattleGenome Project with a pedigree filethat contains the parentage of allanimals registered with the Association.This pedigree file will be available toresearchers at collaborating researchinstitutions including those atAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada,New Zealand AgResearch, theAustralian Cooperative ResearchCentre for Beef Genetic Technologies,United States Department ofAgriculture, the Scottish AgriculturalCollege, and Teagasc (Ireland). Thisfile will be used for research purposesonly and will not be published orshared with any non-Projectpersonnel or other breed associationswithout the written permission fromthe Association.The pedigree file will be analyzed bythe Project’s researchers to identify keyhistorical animals that have had asignificant impact on the genetics ofthe current Charolais population(s).The researchers will create a list of keyindividuals that defines each animal’stotal genetic contribution, marginalgenetic contribution, and cumulativegenetic contribution. This list will beprovided to the Association by email,and will be made available on theProject’s website under theAssociation’s unique login that is notaccessible to the public or the otherbreed associations. It will also beavailable to all Project researchers andcollaborators. This list will be used forresearch purposes only and will not bepublished or shared with any non-Project personnel or other breedassociations without writtenpermission from the Association.Based on the list of key animals, theAssociation will, to the best of theirability, source and provide the Projectwith samples containing a source ofDNA (semen vials, semen straws,blood, tail hair, tissue) for each animalon the list provided to them by theProject. If possible, the Association willalso provide information on howrare/difficult it is to replace eachsample. Additional samples will berequested from the Association later inthe Project from animals lower on thebreeding pyramid for use in validatingthe imputation. These samples willalso be procured by the Association tothe best of their ability and provided tothe Project.All samples will be submitted forDNA extraction and sequencing and/orgenotyping at a facility chosen by theProject. All sequence and genotypedata that results from samplesprovided by the Association will beaccessible to the Association throughthe Project’s website(www.canadacow.ca) under a uniquelogin. This information will be storedon the website for a minimum of 2years after the completion of theproject. The Association is free to shareall data it receives from the Project (onthe samples provided by theAssociation) as it feels appropriate.The Project will sequenceapproximately 30 individuals fromeach breed or population atapproximately 5-fold coverage. Thecoverage of each animal may changedepending on the Project’s resourcesand the scientific data requirements ofthe Project. All sequence datagenerated by the Project will have theanimal ID associated with it and willbe made available to: the Associationthrough the project’s website;researchers at collaborating researchinstitutions; and Dr. Ben Hayes(Department of Primary IndustriesVictoria, Biosciences Research Division,Bundoora, Australia) for use in the1000 Bull Genomes Project(www.1000bullgenomes.com).All project members will use thesequence data generated for researchpurposes only and will not publish orshare the raw data with any nonprojectpersonnel or other breed38 Charolais Banner • May 2012associations without writtenpermission from the Association.All sequence data will be stored atthe University of Alberta, and subsetsof data (processed sequence reads)will be mirrored on a servermaintained by Ben Hayes. Once theproject is nearing completion thesequence data with the associatedanimal ID will be placed in publicdatabases (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sra).The Project will complete highdensity (HD) genotyping (680K or770K) on approximately 480 cattle and50K genotyping on approximately 500cattle in each population depending onstrategic importance to the Project, andconsidering collaborating resources.Additional individuals may begenotyped (e.g. RFI tested animals) butthis will be at the discretion of theProject’s researchers and will be basedon scientific merit.All genotype data generated by theProject will have the animal IDassociated with it and during theproject will be made available to theAssociation through the project’swebsite and researchers atcollaborating research institutions.All project members will use thedata for research purposes only andwill not publish or share the raw datawith any non-project personnel orother breed associations withoutwritten permission from theAssociation. Once the project is nearingcompletion the genotype data, withoutthe associated animal ID, will beplaced in public databases (if any areavailable) or on the Project’s websiteand will be accessible to the public. Atthe end of the Project, the Project willalso provide data that will allow theAssociation to genotype animals at afacility of their choice and impute thedata from 50K to HD, as enabledthrough the project (dependent onsuccess of project).

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HERD HEALTHWhen lookinginto any artificialinseminationprogram severalgoals must bekept in mind.Achieving pregnancies is of course themost important. Improving yourgenetic base is always a desire of anybreeder whether you are a commercialoperator or seed stock breeder. Inorder to be successful though costsboth for supplies and labor must firstbe considered.Regardless of all the programsavailable heat detection is still a veryimportant key in overall success.Methods to assist in this are the use ofdetector patches, heat detector paintor marker (gomerized) bulls. Thepatches can lead to errors when theydischarge from cows rubbing them onbush and with light rubbing they canbe partially discharged releasing someof the red color. You want to see acomplete red color to verify a cow isin heat.Gomer bulls can be very beneficialin smaller breeding groups. I havetried the numerous ways to create amarker animal including implantingopen cows and juicing up steers withtestosterone. The best procedure Ihave found is using a smaller quietbull either from your herd or a knownherd and performing anepididymectomy on him. Yourveterinarian will know how to do thisprocedure. This is the simplest mosteconomical surgery and the bull canbe shipped after that season. Use apoorer grade animal preferably withsmaller testicles. The cost of theprocedure is much cheaper than overwintering the bull until next season.Chin ball markers are a great helpbut a word of caution, let the bull getused to the marker without any ink inTips on Practical Heat DetectionRoy Lewis, DVMit for several days. Otherwise fences,watering bowls and everythingaround will be marked till the bullgets used to wearing this new device.Changing ink colour can aid witherrors in confusing cows already bred.Many colours of ink are available.Even though these marker bulls arefull penetration, breeder’s disease riskis very low since virgin bulls are usedfrom a known source. It has beenfound that the natural act of breedingwith a gomer may increase the AIrates a small percentage as well.Marker bulls should not be consideredif the groupis too large or if synchronization isbeing done. Otherwise the bulls getoverworked, burned out and basicallydon't know which way to turn. In thesituation of large groups, manualdetection is still the best by spendingtime observing heats especiallytowards dawn or dusk.Synchronization programs ifsuccessful, concentrate heat detectiontimes over just a few days. If youwish to synchronize large groups ofheifers, a program using MGA at 0.5mg per head for 14 days, withdrawingit and either waiting for the secondheat (first heat is not a fertile one) orusing a prostaglandin 15 to 19 daysafter withdrawal of the MGA willsynchronize most heifers. If yourheifer pen is large you may want tostagger groups of heifers so calvingdoes not overwhelm you thefollowing year. Be warned thisprogram does not work successfullyin cows Several programs have beendeveloped to synchronize cows, someare very labor intensive butconception rates can be very good.Hired labor for breeding can beutilized if the producer does not doAI. One shot of prostaglandin if givensufficient time (at least 45 days) aftercalving should have 65 to 75% of cowscoming into heat over 5 days. Otherprograms use GnRh first followed byprostaglandins in 7 days, which willbring most cycling in over one to twodays. The more elaborate CIDR orPRID programs will be talked aboutin other articles.Other programs are available andeach should be explored with yourveterinarian for the best one suited toyour operation. Make sure nutrition isadequate; phosphorus and energy arethe two keys for cycling to occur.The biggest mistake I feel a lot ofproducers make is to get caught up inthe glamour of AI and lose sight of thefact they still need to get the cow orheifer pregnant early. It's best to onlyAI for one or two cycles and then usegood quality clean up bulls.Heat detection is still desirable evenif natural breeding is occurring forseveral reasons. It ensures the cowsare actually cycling. Especially if newyoung virgin bulls are used, handmating should occur for the firstcouple of breedings. This insuresthese newcomers are actually gettinga successful breeding in. Mark downdates on any breedings observed. Thisinformation can come in handy nextyear at calving if problems arise or ifcows need to be induced. Only a veryfew cows should be coming back atthe next heat otherwise the bullshould be rechecked. I know ofnumerous incidences where diligentfarmers have averted a disaster bycarefully watching if cows werereturning to heat.These hints hopefully will allowyou to have a successful breedingseason with high conception rateswhile at the same time enjoyingsubstantial genetic gain. HappyBreeding!40 Charolais Banner • May 2012

SIX BULLS TO BREEDERSHunter Bull Sale1st Hunter Charolais Bull SaleApril 5, 2012 • Roblin, MBGross Average34 3/4 Yearling Bulls $128,600 $3,701Auctioneer: Chris PoleySale Manager: By LivestockWith their numbers climbing thedecision was made to have their ownbull sale on the farm. With a newcalving/sale barn, a power point salemade the task much easier. Abeautiful day saw buyers fromOntario to Saskatchewan come toselect from this proven program andquality offering.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 2, HC YODA 105Y (3rd Gen.Polled, 105 lb. BW, 761 lb 205 DW,21.6 Milk EPD, 1,685 lbs., 40 cm), siredby Elders Special Edition 835U, out ofan HTA Crown Prince 152L daughter.Sold for $11,200 for 3/4 interest toDiamond W Charolais, Hudson Bay, SK.Lot 1, HC YARDSTICK 115Y(Igenity Tested Homozygous Polled,104 lb. BW, 754 lb. 205 DW, 1,625 lbs.,37 cm), sired by Elders Special Edition835U, out of a Sparrows Alcatraz 18Ndaughter. Sold for $9,500 for 1/2interest to Steppler Farms, Miami.Lot 31, HC YOURMAN 137Y(Igenity Tested Homozygous Polled,104 lb. BW, 861 lb. 205 DW, 60 WWEPD, 120 YW EPD, 1,775 lbs.), siredby CS Pld Junction 4J, out of a DYVSVY Rio 17P daughter. Sold for $7,000for 3/4 interest to Sunrise Charolais,Stayner, ON.Lot 18, HC YELLOWSTONE 134Y(Polled, 104 lb. bW, 103 YW EPD,1,645 lbs., 39 cm), sied by JWX SilverBullet 524W, out of a DYV SVY Rio17P daughter. Sold for $4,800 for 3/4interest to Marvin Lychuk, Kenville.Lot 33, HC YOURLANDER 117Y(90 lb. BW, 722 lb. 205 DW, 1,600 lbs.,37 cm), sired by CS Pld Junction 4J,out of a Sparrows Sanchez 715Tdaughter. Sold for $4,100 to DwightMitchell, Togo, SK.Lot 40, HC YAROSLAV 170Y (82 lb.BW, -1.3 BW EPD, 763 lb. 205 DW,Ivan & Orland Walker took the high seller totheir Diamond W operationMarvin Lychukselected a top sellerAndre Stepplerpurchased thesecond high seller1,455 lbs., 38 cm), sired by HC Upbeat883U, out of an MXS Montana 718Tdaughter. Sold for $4,100 to RossCharolais, Young, SK.BULLS TO THREE PROVINCESSize Matters Bull Sale6th Annual Size Matters Bull SaleApril 12, 2012 • Canora, SKGross Average24 3/4 Yearling Bulls $79,500 $3,212Auctioneer: Michael K. FleuryThis sale held at Sliding HillsCharolais went to a power pointformat this year to lessen the stress onthe cattle and the people. The sale wasmore relaxing for consignors andbuyers with active bidding on thequality offering. Three bulls sold topurebred herds in each of the threeprairie provinces.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 2, SHSH HD 14Y (Polled, 97 lb.BW 1.8 BW EPD, 23.4 Milk EPD, 1,655lbs., 41 cm) sired by Merit 9808W, outof a Sparrows Serengeti 521Ndaughter. Sold for $8,000 for 3/4interest to High Bluff Stock Farm,Inglis, MB. Consigned by Sliding HillsCharolais, Canora.Lot 5, SHSH EXCEED 40Y (Polled,81 lb. BW, -1.8 BW EPD, 770 lb. 205DW, 95 YW EPD, 1,470 lbs., 37 cm),sired by Merit 9808W, out of an LTWestern Edge 4057 Pld daughter. Soldfor $4,700 to Box J Ranch, Cochin.Consigned by Sliding Hills Charolais.Lot 9, SHSH UNDERDOG 54Y(Polled, 82 lb. BW, -2.4 BW EPD,1,380 lbs.), sired by LT Western Edge4057 Pld, out of an HC Maverick214M daughter. Sold for $4,300 to KenEffa, Springside. Consigned by SlidingHills Charolais.Lot 6, SHSH PAUNCH 46Y (101 lb.BW, 53 WW EPD, 1,510 lbs., 39 cm),sired by SHSH Pld Broker 1P, out of aSparrows Serengeti 521N daughter.Sold for $4,000 to Buffalo LakeCharolais, Stettler, AB.Lot 16, GLM SNOWMAN 3Y(Polled, -.8 BW EPD, 26 Milk EPD,1,300 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by SOS UpIn Smoke 37R, outof an LTUnlimited Ease9108 daughter.Sold for $3,900 toDarryl Friesen,Carrot River.Consigned byJordan RiverCharolais,Arborfield.Craig Jones selectedthe second high sellerCarman Jacksonbought the highselling bullKen Effa purchasedthe third high sellerCharolais Banner • May 2012 41

South East Sask. Breeders 38th AnnualBull SaleApril 14, 2012 • Langbank, SKGross Average1 Mature Bull $5,400 $5,4006 Two Year Old Bulls 23,000 3,83314 Yearling Bulls 46,700 3,33621 Lots $75,100 $3,576Auctioneer: Don ObergSale Manager: By LivestockCampbell Charolais, Griffin, werethe main consignor in this year’s saleand offered up a great set of bullswhich found solid commercialsupport from both repeat customersof theirs and new ones as well. Thehigh quality will attract moreattention in the years ahead. The salealso saw a bull from Charla MooreFarms and two year old and yearlingHereford bulls from Square DHerefords along with somecommercial open heifers.High Selling Mature BullLot 21, PLEASANT DAWN ARKAY41W (Polled, .4 BW EPD, 2,500 lbs., 44cm), sired by Pleasant Dawn Marshall70P, out of a Pleasant Dawn U Win 2KNEW CONSIGNOR-SOLID SALES.E. Sask. Bull Saledaughter. Sold for $5,400 to EmdeLand & Cattle Co., Midale. Consignedby Campbell Charolais.High Selling Two Year OldsLot 15, CAMPBELLS MRIMPORANT 59X (3rd Gen. Polled, 89lb. BW, .1 BW EPD, 2,200 lbs., 43 cm),sired by Campbells Rollsroyce 314R,out of a WCR Prime Cut 763 Plddaughter. Sold for $4,800 to EmdeLand & Cattle Co. Consigned byCampbell Charolais.Lot 17, CAMPBELLS HERE I AM25X (4TH Gen. Polled/s, 82 lb BW, -.6BW EPD, 2,319 lbs., 46 cm), sired byPleasant Dawn Magnum 26T, out of aCampbells Rollsroyce 314R daughter.Sold for $4,200 to Doug Moore,Redvers. Consigned by CampbellCharolais.High Selling Yearling BullsLot 3, CAMPBELLS YOURROCKIN 281Y (3rd Gen. Polled, 108lb. BW, 1,862 lbs., 42 cm), sired byPleasant Dawn Magnum 26T, out of aDBLG’S Champ 9J daughter. Sold for$4,100 to Emil Daku, Kipling.Consigned by Campbell Charolais.Lot 2, CAMPBELLS YOUR COOLSTEADY SALECornerstone Bull SaleRichard Tollefson wasthe volume buyertaking threeEmil Daku purchaseda high selling yearlingSale hosts Jim Duke, left, and Janelle Campbellpresent a buyer’s draw jacket to RyanHanrieder who selected two bulls17Y (4th Gen. Polled, 85 lb. BW, -1.4BW EPD, 23.6 Milk EPD, 1,518 lbs.,38.5 cm), sired by Pleasant DawnMagnum 26T, out of a Campbells BooBoo 24G daughter. Sold for $4,100 toRichard Tollefson, Weyburn.Consigned by Campbell Charolais.Cornerstone Bull & Female SaleApril 21, 2012 • Whitewood, SKGross Average19 Yearling Bulls $61,400 $3,232Auctioneer: Brent CareySale Manger: Doug HoweA big crowd came to select from theoffering put forth by Brimner CattleCo., Manor and Red Angus bulls fromWRAZ Red Angus of Wawota. Thesale was solid in both breeds with noextreme highs but good solid supportfrom many repeat customers.High Selling Yearling BullsBRIMNER BULL 14Y (Polled, 78 lb.BW, -1.9 BW EPD, 2.4.4 Milk EPD,1,375 lbs., 39.5 cm), sired by 4-GRiptide 18S, out of a Rosso Red Cole13S daughter. Sold for $4,350 toBremner Charolais, Dauphin, MB.BRIMNER BULL 27Y (Polled, 101lb. BW, 81 YW EPD, 1,450 lbs., 38 cm),sired by Rosso Red Cole 13S, out of a4-G Grand Prix 229M daughter. Soldfor $4,000 to Highway 21 Feeders,Acme, AB.BRIMNER BULL 40Y (Polled, 1.4BW EPD, 96 YW EPD, 1,400 lbs. 37cm), sired by 4-G Riptide 18S, out of aKMAC Serio 32S daughter. Sold for$4,000 to Willie Cowan, Whitewood.BRIMNER BULL 51Y (Polled, RedFactor, 86 lb. BW, -3.3 BW EPD, 1,340lbs., 38 cm), sired by HBC Encore834U, out of a 4-G Riptide 18Sdaughter. Sold for $4,000 to PaulFilteau, Wawota.BRIMNER BULL 64Y (Polled, RedFactor, 762 lb. 205 DW, 23.9 Milk EPD,1,490 lbs, 37.5 cm), sired by Rosso RedCole 13S, out of aTwinbirch Lad 7Ldaughter. Sold for$3,700 to MauriceColleaux,Wauchope.Ed Miller purchasedfour bullsCory & Jack Bremner selected the highselling bull42 Charolais Banner • May 2012

AGENDAMONDAY, JULY 9TH12:00 - 8:00 ....................................Cattle can begin arrivingTUESDAY, JULY 10TH8:00 - 1:00 ..................Cattle Arrive/Weigh-In/Registration*Please arrive before 1:00 p.m.12:00 – 1:00 ....................................................................Lunch1:00 - 4:00..............Intro Meeting/Educational Component4:00 - 5:00 ......................................................................Chores5:00 - 6:00......................................................................Supper6:00 ....................................Welcome to CCYA and Synergy7:00 ..................................................................................MixerWEDNESDAY, JULY 11TH8:00 - 9:00 ..................Breakfast/Morning Announcements9:00 - 12:00 ....................................Showmanship (Synergy)12:00 - 1:00 ....................................................................Lunch1:00 - 4:00 ..............Team Grooming/Individual Marketing4:00 - 4:30 ......................................................................Chores5:00 ........................................Supper followed by ActivitiesTHURSDAY, JULY 12TH7:00 - 8:00 ..................Breakfast/Morning Announcements8:00 - 11:00 ..........................Individual Judging (Synergy)11:00 ..................................................................Group Photo12:00 - 1:00 ....................................................................Lunch1:00 - 4:30 ........Team Judging (Synergy)/Team Marketing4:30 - 5:00 ....................................................................Chores5:00 ................................................Keep and Cull & SupperFRIDAY, JULY 13TH8:30 - 9:30 ..................Breakfast/Morning Announcements10:00 - 11:00 ....................................Team Grooming Finals11:15 - 12:00 .............. Meetings/Annual General Meeting12:00 - 12:45 ..................................................................Lunch12:45 - 1:00 ............................................Closing Ceremonies1:30 - 4:00 ......................................Conformation (Synergy)4:30....Synergy Supreme Champion Judging of all Breeds(Inc. Champion CCYA Commercial & Purebred Females)6:30........................................Banquet & Awards CeremonySATURDAY, JULY 14TH4:00 ......................Synergy Supreme Parade of Champions(Calgary Stampede Grounds)8:30................................Synergy Scholarship Presentations(Calgary Stampede Grandstand)• “Synergy” indicates mandatory component for qualifying for SynergyScholarships. See www.summersynergy.ca for the individual marketingcomponent (Synergy fee $60 payable on-line)Canadian Charolais Youth Conference & Show“ROCKY MOUNTAIN MEMORIES”July 9 th to 13 th , 2012Caluori Pavilion, Olds, AlbertaACCOMMODATIONSSiesta Motel, Olds..........................................1-403-556-3583Olds College Townhouses ..........................1-403-556-8330(4 single bedrooms for $160 plus tax)Rooms/townhouses have been reserved under theCanadian Charolais Youth Association and will be helduntil July 1, 2012.If you wish to camp, there are fully serviced campingsites available at O.R. Hedges Park Campground, Oldswww.olds.ca/communty/orhedges.pdf, or no-servicescamping located behind the Pavilion/Dome.TRANSPORTATIONThe Calgary International Airport is 45 minutes fromOlds. Please inform Russell Gallelli of your travelitinerary if you are flying to Calgary and transportationcan be arranged if needed.For more information contact:Jordan Jamieson – C: 403-324-1156 E: jamjam@gmail.comLuke Marshall – H: 403.227.2594 E:futureal@telusplanet.netRussell Gallelli – H: 403.946.5953 E: russellgallelli@live.caDonations for the silent auction would begreatly appreciated from anyone to helpraise funds for the conference.PLATINUM SPONSORSCharolais Banner • May 2012 43

CANADIAN CHAROLAIS YOUTH ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE AND SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS1. EntryThe 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. Canadianmembers must have paid their $15.00 active membership fee to the CCYA or their $25 active membership feeto the CCA 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 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, groupcooperation/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 evaluates participant’s ability to promote a product (orservice). Time is given at the conference; participants are not permitted to use/submit materials in advance.Forty-five (45) minutes will be given for individuals to prepare their marketing 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 farmbased scenario according to the competitors age category, as developed by the judge prior to competition, andwill be expected to select three females from a pen of five. A class will be held by the judge prior to thecompetition to explain the fundamentals of EPD’s and what the industry is looking for in today’s producinganimals.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.FOR 2012 ONLY the judging competition will be run in conjunction with the Synergy show multi-judgingcompetition. Individual scores from the multi-judging will be used to determine prizes for CCYA and in theaggregate calculation11. 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.FOR 2012 ONLY the oral reasons competition will be run in conjunction with the Synergy show multi-judgingcompetition. Individual scores from the multi-judging will be used to determine prizes for CCYA and in theaggregate calculation12. 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 thewinners. All families with cattle will be in the same herdsman group unless notified by the families that this isunwanted. 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 & Oral reasons 35%, Ambassador 20%, Showmanship 10%,Photography or Art (best of) 5%, Keep & Cull 10%, Individual Marketing 15%, Essay Competition 5%.15. Aggregate Competition Members will compete for the aggregate award in each of the three age divisions.Points will be awarded as follows: photography/art – best 5%, judging 25%, showmanship 10%,herdsmanship 5%, individual marketing 10%, team marketing or team judging 10%, keep/cull 5%,ambassador 10%, team grooming 10%, oral reasons 5% and 5% for bringing cattle. The first and secondplace winners in each division will be awarded belt buckles to recognise their accomplishments. Additionalmonies may be awarded at the discretion of the Conference and Show organising committee.16. Conformation Classes OfferedI. PUREBREDa. Bull Calf born in 2012b. Heifer Calf born in 2012c. Yearling Heifer born in 2011d. Female born in 2010 with natural 2012 calfe. Female born in 2009 or previous with natural 2012 calff. Champion & Reserve Purebred Female (top 2 animals from classes I(b-e))II. COMMERCIAL (50% Charolais or visible Charolais cross)a. Heifer Calf born in 2012b. Yearling Heifer born in 2012c. Female born in 2010 with natural 2012 calfd. Female born in 2009 or previous with natural 2012 calfe. Champion & Reserve Commercial Female (top 2 animals from classes II(a-d))III. SPECIAL CLASSESa. Best purebred, designated red factor animal in the show.b. Market steer (50% Charolais or visible Charolais cross)Supreme Champion Charolais Female will then be selected from the top 2 animals from classes I(f) and II(e).Entry deadline is June 1st, 2012 and no entries postmarked after this date will be accepted.17. Prizes All prizes and placings will be announced only at the banquet on the final night, with the exceptionof conformation.CONFERENCE 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 beregistered. Calves should be registered and must be tattooed by show day. No tattooing will be permitted onthe grounds. Original registration certificates must accompany purebred cattle to the show, including all calves.Tattoos will be checked upon arrival.3. Members showing animals that are owned by them or their family can enter as many head as they choose,keeping in mind that they are responsible for showing their entries. Members who cannot bring their own 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 $20 per animal. Calves may be split off cows, but in the case of a pair that goes on to thefinale, 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.44 Charolais Banner • May 2012

CCYA 2012 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)q Individual Marketing q Magazine Ad or m Radio Ad (time and materials will be provided) or q Individual SellingTeam Event (choose one) q Team Selling or q Team JudgingJackets: Youth (Circle size) XS S M L Adult (Circle size) S M L XLMail or fax entries by June 1st to:Russell Gallelli, Box 10, Crossfield, AB T0M 0S0 Fax: (403) 946-4804 • Make cheques payable to 2012 CCYA Conference *Separate cheque required for CCYA Membership ($15.75) payable to CCYALivestock RegistrationDo you want your family as one herdsman group or in mixed groups? q One Group q 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: __________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________Name: __________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________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 youhave met 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 Tuesday lunch throughFriday night Banquet and all competitions except the cattle show. Registration fee for Adultsincludes 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 2012 CCYA Conference.Charolais Banner • May 2012 45

Bull Sales in BriefHill 70 Quantock Bull SaleFebruary 4, 2012 • Lloydminster, ABGross Average28 Two-Year Old Bulls $139,050 $4,96640 Yearling Bulls 161,000 4,02568 Lots $300,050 $4,413Rawes Ranches 29th Annual Bull SaleFebruary 21, 2012 • Strome, ABGross Average106.5 Two-Year Old Bulls$606,650 $5,69693rd Annual Pride of the Prairies Bull SaleMarch 5, 20l2 • Lloydminster, SKGross Average4 Two Year Old Bulls $16,100 $4,02521 Yearling Bulls 71,500 3,40425 Bulls $87,600 $3,5049th Annual Northern Classic Bull SaleMarch 9, 2012 • Grand Prairie, ABGross Average10 Yearling Bulls $44,900 $4,4909th Annual Northern Classic Bull SaleMarch 9, 2012 • Grand Prairie, ABGross Average10 Yearling Bulls $44,900 $4,490South Central Charolais Breeders Bull SaleMarch 9, 2012 • Innisfail, ABGross Average18 Two Year Old Bulls $73,700 $4,09458 Yearling Bulls 199,900 3,44676 Bulls $273,600 $3,600Range Ready Bull SaleMarch 10, 2012 • Yorkton, SKGross Average17 Two Year Old Bulls $62,900 $3,700Vente SynergieMarch 10, 2012 • Ste-Sophie de Levard, QCGross Average12 Yearling Bulls $40, 350$3,360Regina Bull SaleMarch 11, 2012 • Regina, SKGross Average4 Two Year Old Bulls $14,500 $3,6257 Yearling Bulls 18,900 2,70011 Lots $33,400 $3,036Double L Ranch/Reese Cattle Co. BullSaleMarch 16, 2012 • Innisfail,ABGross Average37 Yearling Bulls $141,895 $3,835North Central Charolais Breeders Bull SaleMarch 17, 2012 • Clyde, ABGross Average1 Three Year Old Bull $3,900 $3,90015 Two Year Old Bulls 68,600 4,57321 Yearling Bulls 100,500 4,78637 Lots $173,000 $4,675Lanoie Brothers Bull SaleMarch 17, 2012 • Moose Jaw, SKGross Average40 Yearling Bulls $103,300 $2,583Sandan Charolais Farm Bull SaleMarch 17, 2012 • Erskine, ABGross Average5 Two Year Old Bulls $31,40 $6,28012 Long Yearling Bulls 61,050 5,08733 Yearling Bulls 138,700 4,20350 Bulls $231,150 $4,623Maple Leaf Charolais Bull SaleMarch 22, 2012 • Falun, ABGross Average4.5 Yearlings $17,000 $3,77714.5Long Yearlings 51,150 3,52715.5 Two Year Old Bulls 76,350 4,92534.5 Lots $144,500 $4,188Murphy Livestock Bull SaleMarch 25, 2012 • Bonnyville, ABGross Average19 Two Year Old Bulls $86,575 $4,556Wawedash Farms Bull SaleMarch 26,2012, • Veteran, ABGross Average29 Two Year Old Bulls $112,500 $3,880Harvie Ranching Bull SaleMarch 26, 2012 • Olds, ABGross Average20 Yearling Bulls $112,200 $5,610North West Bull SaleMarch 26, 2012 • North Battleford, SKGross Average1 Two Year Old Bull $4,600 $4,6008 Yearling Bulls 29,050 3,6319 Lots $33,650 3,739Thistle Ridge Bull SaleMarch 30, 2012 • Taber, ABGross Average19 Yearling Bulls $84,750 $4,460K-Cow Ranch Family Bull SaleMarch 30, 2012 • Elk Point, ABGross Average15 Two Year Old Bulls $64,500 $4,3005 Yearling Bulls 15,700 3,14020 Lots $80,200 $4,010Southland Breeders Bull SaleMarch 31, 2012 • Rockglen, SKGross Average2 Two Year Old Bulls $ 4,900 $2,45016 Yearling Bulls 36,500 2,28118 Lots $41,400 $2,300The PIC Bull SaleMarch 31, 2012 • Listowel, ONGross Average4 Yearling Bulls $14,000 $3,500Maritime Beef Test Station Bull SaleApril 7, 2012 • Nappan, NSGross Average14 Yearling Bulls $49,950 $3,568Vermillion Charolais Group Bull SaleApril 7, 2012 • Vermilion, ABGross Average55 Two Year Old Bulls $290,350 $5,27914 Yearling Bulls 47,425 3,38769 Lots $337,775 $4,895Saunders Charolais Bull SaleApril 7, 2012 • Keady, ONGross Average29 Yearling Bulls $104,850 $3,615Manitoba Bull Test SaleApril 7, 2012 • Carberry, MBGross Average13 Yearling Bulls $35,150 $2,70446 Charolais Banner • May 2012

2012 Spring Bull Sale SummaryHighest Average Ever • Largest Grossing Spring Ever at Over 11.25 MillionAccording to statistics, the 2012 overallsale average and overall gross were thehighest in the 31 years that the CharolaisBanner has been compiling bull saleresults.There were 77 sales reporting in 2012with the overall average up $763 and236 5/6 more lots selling. Total gross saleswere up by $2,806,200.A quick overview shows that of the 59sales reporting in both 2011 and 2012, 84%of those sales had an increase in theiraverage and 19 sales had an increase inoverall average of over $1000! There were19 sales grossing more than $200,000.There were 20 sales selling more than40 lots.Mature bulls were up in average $1800with one less selling in 2012.There were 22 1/2 more two-year-oldbull lots selling in 2012 with an increase inaverage of $1040. There were 19 sales, orover 43%, with two-year olds selling thathad a two-year old average above $4500.There were 263 2/3 more yearling lotsselling in 2012, realizing an increase inaverage of $658. Of all the sales withyearling bulls selling, 23 of the yearlingsales averaged over $4500.Of the 77 sales reporting and included inthe chart, 63% had overall sale grosses ofmore than $100,000.Bull Sale Chart Notes:• Statistics are from fall 2011 sales withmore than 10 bulls and spring 2012bull sales• No U.S. bull sales are included inthe chart.• The sales with fall long-yearlingswere treated as two year old bulls.TOP 10 SELLING BULLS IN CANADA – SPRING 2012PRICE BULL’S NAME SELLER$37,000 Tri-N Prefix Pld ET 54Y Tri-N Charolais$35,000 Sparrows Kingston 139Y A.Sparrow Farms$34,000 VFF Time Out 172Y Vikse Family Farm$34,000 KCM Ultimate 144Y Perrot-Martin Charolais$27,500 SRK Canyon 2Y Sand Rose & Wilgenbusch Charolais$23,000 LAE Juice Box 190Y Horseshoe E Charolais$20,000 Pro-Char Roadster 4Y Pro-Char Charolais$20,000 CSS Sir Navigator 20Y Wilgenbusch Charolais$18,500 Sparrows Hombre 128Y A.Sparrow Farms$18,500 HTA Bradack 137Y HTA CharolaisSelect Genetics Bull SaleApril 9, 2012 • Herbert, SKGross Average1 Two Year Old Bull $4,100 $4,1007 Yearling Bulls 33,350 4,7648 Lots $37,450 $4,681JTA Diamond Charolais Bull SaleApril 10, 2012 • Moose Jaw, SKGross Average14 Two Year Old Bulls $45,500 $3,2509 Yearling Bulls 22,300 2,47823 Lots $67,800 $2,948Top Cut Bull SaleApril 11, 2012 • Mankota, SKGross Average15 Yearling Bulls $50,300 $3,353Transcon’s Cattle Country Bull SaleApril 12, 2012 • Neepawa, MBGross Average2 Two Year Old Bulls $7,000 $3,50011 Yearling Bulls 30,900 2,80913 Lots $37,900 $2,915Eastern Select Bull SaleApril 14, 2012 • Campbellford, ONGrossAverage18 Yearling Bulls $65,600 $3,644Cedardale Bull SaleApril 21, 2012 • Nestleton, ONGross Average23 Yearling Bulls $100,050 $4,350Char-Maine Ranching Bull SaleDecember 2, 2011 • Fort MacLeod, ABGross Average53 Yearling Bulls $194,550 $3,671White Is Right Bull SaleMarch 26, 2012 • Lethbridge, ABGross Average33 Yearling Bulls $134,150 $4,0652012 Quebec Test Station SalesGross AverageLac St Jean • February 47 Yearling Bulls $18,825 $2,690St Martin • February 1832 Yearling Bulls $105,600 $3,300Asbestos I • February 2511 Yearling Bulls $27,050 $2,459Vinoy-Quyon • March 1716 Yearling Bulls $47,450 $2,966Charolais Banner • May 2012 47

2012 Charolais Spring Bull Sale StatisticsMATURE BULLS TWO-YEAR-OLDS YEARLINGS TOTAL SALE GROSS(no. – average $) (no. – average $) (no. – average $) (no. – average $) (Bulls Only)Sales 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012Alameda Bull Sale 28 3/4 – $3,040 28 3/4 – $3,040 $87,400Asbestos 1 Bull Test Station 20 –$1,890 11–$2,459 20 –$1,890 11–$2,459 $37,800 $27,050Beck Farms Bull Sale 2–$3,900 4 –$5,150 28 3/4–$4,080 27–$4,213 30 3/4–$4,068 31–$4,334 $125,100 $134,350Best of the Breeds Bull Sale 4–$3,425 2–$3,775 22–$3,355 23–$3,082 26–$3,365 25–$3,138 $87,500 $78,450Buffalo Lake Charolais 19–$3,568 13–$6,300 27–$3,744 37–$5,383 46 –$3,671 50 –$5,622 $168,900 $281,100Calgary Bull Sale 4–$2,400 4–$2,400 $9,600Cattleman's Classic 1–$4,250 2–$2,600 11–$3,109 21 1/3–$5,496 12–$3,204 23 1/3–$5,248 $38,450 $122,450Cedardale Charolais 23–$3,835 23–$4,350 23–$3,835 23–$4,350 $88,200 $100,050Cedarlea Farms 28–$4,239 28–$4,239 $118,700Char-Maine Ranching 57–$3,118 53–$3671 57–$3,118 53–$3671 $177,700 $194,550Charolais Power 76–$3,550 60–$5,695 18–$4,805 30–$5,086 94–$3,790 90–$5,492 $356,100 $494,300Chomiak Charolais 19–$2,915 19–$2,915 $55,400Clear Lake Annual Sale 3–$2,883 6–$2,650 16–$2,493 21–$3,052 19–$2,547 27–$2,962 $48,400 $80,000Cornerstone Annual Sale 18–$3,100 19–$3,232 18–$3,100 19–$3,232 $55,800 $61,400CSS Bull Sale 5 –$3,460 34 –$3,533 39 –$3,573 $139,350Diamond W Charolais 3 –$3,350 1 –$2,750 28–$3,104 29 –$3,229 31–$3,127 30–$3,213 $96,950 $96,400Double L Ranch 39–$3,804 37–$3,835 39–$3,804 37–$3,835 $140,750 $141,900Eastern Select Sale 20 –$2,600 18 –$3,644 20 –$2,600 18–$3,644 $52,000 $65,600Elder Charolais 34–$3,840 34–$4,535 34–$3,840 34–$4,535 $130,550 $154,200Family Tradition Bull Sale 7–$3,286 11–$4,972 41 1/4 –$3,776 20–$4,100 48 1/4 –$3,705 31–$4,410 $178,750 $136,700Forsyth & Tee M Jay 2–$2,900 42–$2,931 56 –$3,550 44 –$2,930 56–$3,550 $128,900 $187,600Gilliland Bros. Bull Sale 1–$3,750 38 3/4–$4,067 39 3/4–$4,059 $161,350Harvie Ranching Sale 2–$4,250 2–$3,842 20–$5,610 23–$3,878 20–$5,610 $89,200 $112,200HEJ Charolais Sale 43 3/4–$3,659 44–$4,361 43 3/4–$3,659 44–$4,361 $160,100 $191,900High Country Breeders 24–$3,541 26–$5,500 18 –$3,650 23–$4,578 42 –$3,588 49–$5,067 $150,700 $248,300High Point Bull Sale 1–$4,400 26 –$3,778 27–$3,800 $102,600Hill 70 Quantock 29–$3,760 28–$4,966 29–$3,659 40–$4,025 58 –$3,709 68–$4,413 $215,150 $300,050Hi-Weigh Breeders 50 1/2–$4,627 47–$4,920 50 1/2–$4,627 47–$4,920 $233,600 $231,250Horseshoe E Charolais 8–$4,450 10 –$4,810 40 2/3 –$4,175 40 1/4–$5,496 48 2/3–$4,221 50 1/4–$5,359 $205,400 $269,300Hunter Charolais 34 3/4–$3,701 34 3/4–$3,701 $128,600Impact Bull Sale 6 –$4,058 23 3/4–$2,602 21–$4,512 23 3/4–$2,602 27 –$4,411 $61,800 $119,100JTA Diamond Charolais 5–$3,240 14–$3,250 6 –$2,650 9–$2,478 11–$2,918 23–$2,948 $32,100 $67,800K Cow Ranch Family Sale 15 –$4,300 5 –$3,140 20–$4,010 $80,200Lac St-Jean Test Station 5–$4,260 7–$2,690 5–$4,260 7–$2,690 $21,300 $18,825Lanoie Bros. Annual 34 –$2,222 40 –$2,583 34–$2,222 40–$2,583 $75,550 $103,300Lloydminster Bull Sale 3–$4,466 4–$4,025 20–$3,425 21–$3,404 23–$3,561 25–$3,504 $81,900 $87,600Louber Farms 29 2/3–$3,473 31–$3,550 29 2/3–$3,473 31–$3,550 $103,050 $110,050Maple Leaf Annual Sale 35–$3,070 19–$3,587 15 1/2–$4,925 35–$3,070 34 1/2–$4,188 $107,450 $144,500Maritime Test Station Sale 14–$3,568 21–$2,814 14–$3,568 $59,100 $49,950MB (Douglas) Bull Test 18 2/3–$2,689 13–$2,704 18 2/3–$2,689 13–$2,704 $50,200 $35,150McTavish Charolais 3–$3,000 24–$4,027 27–$3,913 $105,650Murphy Livestock Bull Sale 17–$4,447 19–$4,556 17–$4,447 19 –$4,556 $75,600 $86,575New Country & Guests 2–$5,550 33 3/4–$4,786 35 3/4–$4,829 $172,650North Central AB Breeders 1–$3,900 17–$3,765 15–$4,573 26 3/4–$3,940 21–$4,786 43 3/4–$3,872 37–$4,675 $169,400 $173,000North of 53rd (Wilgenbusch) 38 1/4–$6,128 38 1/4–$6,128 $234,400North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) 8–$4,600 14–$5,925 53 3/4–$4,746 45 1/4–$5,209 61 3/4–$4,727 59 1/4–$5,378 $291,900 $318,650North West All Breeds 2–$290 1–$4,600 8 –$3,319 8 –$3,631 10–$3,235 9–$3,739 $32,350 $33,650Northern Alliance 2–$3,950 1–$5,500 32–$3,341 33–$5,250 34–$3,376 34–$5,260 $114,800 $178,850Northern Classic Bull Sale 10–$3,520 10–$4,490 10–$3,520 10–$4,490 $35,200 $44,900P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. 39–$4,671 39 –$6,130 39–$4,671 39–$6,130 $182,200 $236,100P Bar 3 Charolais 16–$3,737 56 –$3,105 72–$3,245 $233,700Palmer - Neilson 32–$4,369 32–$4,369 $139,800Perrot-Martin Charolais 16–$4,681 17–$5,117 39 3/4–$5,764 34 1/2–$4,730 55 3/4 –$5,453 51 1/2–$4,858 $304,000 $250,200Pleasant Dawn 3–$3,233 44 1/3–$3,768 46–$4,990 47 1/3–$3,734 46–$4,990 $176,750 $229,550Pro-Char Bull Sale 12–$5,208 26 –$5,363 38–$5,314 $201,950Quyon Bull Test Station 11–$3,064 11–$3,064 $33,704Range Ready Bull Sale 17–$2,850 17–$3,770 17–$2,850 17–$3,700 $48,450 $62,900Rawes Ranches 92–$4,588 106 1/2–$5,696 92–$4,588 106 1/2–$5,696 $422,050 $606,650Regina Bull Sale 2–$3,550 4 –$3,625 15–$3,850 7–$2,700 17–$3,797 11–$3,036 $64,550 $33,400Rollin Acres Whiskey Hollow & Patton 4–$3,575 21–$3,788 28–$5,300 25–$3,754 28–$5,300 $93,850 $148,400S.E. Sask. Breeders 1–$5,400 6 –$3,833 23 1/2–$3,902 14 –$3,336 23 1/2–$3,902 21–$3,576 $91,700 $75,100Saint-Martin Bull Test Stn 36–$2,791 32–$3,300 36–$2,791 32–$3,300 $100,476 $105,60048 Charolais Banner • May 2012

2012 Charolais Spring Bull Sale StatisticsMATURE BULLS TWO-YEAR-OLDS YEARLINGS TOTAL SALE GROSS(no. – average $) (no. – average $) (no. – average $) (no. – average $) (Bulls Only)Sales 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012Sandan Charolais 23–$3,200 17 –$5,438 27–$3,396 33–$4,203 50–$3,306 50–$4,623 $165,300 $231,150Saunders Bull Sale 25–$4,048 29–$3,615 25–$4,048 29–$3,615 $101,200 $104,850Select Genetics Bull Sale 1–$4,100 7–$4,764 8–$4,681 $37,450Size Matters Annual Sale 38 3/4–$3,439 24 3/4–$3,212 38 3/4–$3,439 24 3/4–$3,212 $133,250 $79,500Souris Valley Breeders 3 –$2,600 13–$2,593 16 –$2,594 $41,500South Central AB Breeders 18 –$4,094 58 –$3,446 76 –$3,600 $273,600Southland Breeders 3–$2,800 2–$2,450 25–$2,350 16–$2,281 28–$2,398 18–$2,300 $67,150 $41,400A. Sparrow Farms 2–$3,300 3–$6,417 48–$4,854 52–$7,028 50–$4,792 55–$6,995 $239,600 $384,700Stauffer (Ranchers Select) 4 –$3,713 34–$3,316 38–$3,358 $127,600Steppler Farms 3–$4,000 49–$3,585 52–$3,609 $187,650The PIC Bull Sale 4–$3,500 4–$3,500 $14,000Thistle Ridge Bull Sale 19–$4,460 19–$4,460 $84,750Tip The Scale Bull Sale 19–$4,631 38 –$6,001 19–$4,631 38–$6,001 $88,000 $228,050Top Cut Bull Sale 1–$2,000 24 –$3,290 15–$3,353 25 –$3,238 15–$3,353 $80,950 $50,300Transcon's Cattle Country 2–$3,500 11–$2,809 13–$2,915 $37,900Transcon’s Mountain View 12–$3,813 6–$4,029 8 –$4,906 22–$5,029 20–$4,250 28–$4,814 $85,000 $134,800Valley Charolais Bull Sale 22–$3,460 22–$3,460 $76,000Vente Synergie 12–$3,360 12–$3,360 $40,350Vermillion Charolais Group 73–$3,976 55–$5,279 15–$2,743 14 –$3,387 88–$3,766 69–$4,895 $331,400 $337,775Vinoy Bull Test Station 8–$2,094 16–$2,966 8 –$2,094 16–$2,966 $16,752 $47,450Wawedash Farms 33–$3,480 29–$3,880 33–$3,480 29–$3,880 $114,840 $112,500White Cap/Rosso 24 –$4,350 27–$4,372 17 3/4–$3,583 17 1/2–$5,320 41 3/4 –$4,024 44 1/2–$4,745 $168,000 $211,150White Is Right Bull Sale 33–$4065 33–$4065 $134,150Winn Man Farms Bull Sale 5–$4,070 8 –$4,269 44–$3,431 21–$4,143 49 –$3,496 29–$4,177 $171,300 $121,150GROSS Dollars $ $8,500 $9,300 $2,503,340 $3,285,075 $5,875,332 $7,957,750 $8,445,972 $11,252,175LOTS-Average 3–$2,833 2–$4,650 645–$3,881 667 1/2–$4,921 1631 1/12–$3,602 1867 5/6 –$4,260 2300 1/12–$3,672 2537 1/3–$4,435Yearling Averages Over $4500A. Sparrow Farms $7,028North of 53rd (Wilgenbusch) $6,128Tip The Scale Bull Sale $6,001Harvie Ranching Sale $5,610Cattleman's Classic $5,496Horseshoe E Charolais $5,496Buffalo Lake Charolais $5,383Pro-Char Bull Sale $5,363Sales Overall Average over $4500A. Sparrow Farms $6,995P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $6,130North of 53rd (Wilgenbusch) $6,128Tip The Scale Bull Sale $6,001Rawes Ranches $5,696Buffalo Lake Charolais $5,622Harvie Ranching Sale $5,610Charolais Power $5,492North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $5,378White Cap/Rosso $5,320Rollin Acres Whiskey Hollow & Patton $5,300Northern Alliance $5,250North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $5,209Charolais Power $5,086Transcons Mountain View $5,029Pleasant Dawn $4,990Maple Leaf Annual Sale $4,925Horseshoe E Charolais $5,359Pro-Char Bull Sale $5,314Rollin Acres Whiskey Hollow & Patton $5,300Northern Alliance $5,260Cattleman's Classic $5,248High Country Breeders $5,067Pleasant Dawn $4,990Hi-Weigh Breeders $4,920Vermillion Charolais Group $4,895Hi-Weigh Breeders $4,920North Central AB Breeders $4,786Select Genetics Bull Sale $4,764Perrot-Martin Charolais $4,730High Country Breeders $4,578Elder Charolais $4,535Impact Bull Sale $4,512Perrot-Martin Charolais $4,858Transcons Mountain View $4,814White Cap/Rosso $4,745Select Genetics Bull Sale $4,681North Central AB Breeders $4,675Sandan Charolais $4,623Murphy Livestock Bull Sale $4,556Elder Charolais $4,535Sales Grossing $200,000Rawes Ranches $606,650Charolais Power $494,300A. Sparrow Farms $384,700Vermillion Charolais Group $337,775North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $318,650Hill 70 Quantock $300,050Buffalo Lake Charolais $281,100South Central AB Breeders $273,600Horseshoe E Charolais $269,300Perrot-Martin Charolais $250,200High Country Breeders $248,300P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $236,100North of 53rd (Wilgenbusch) $234,400Hi-Weigh Breeders $231,250Sandan Charolais $231,150Pleasant Dawn $229,550Tip The Scale Bull Sale $228,050White Cap/Rosso $211,150Pro-Char Bull Sale $201,950Charolais Banner • May 2012 49

31 Year (1982-2012) Charolais Bull Sale TrendsMATURE BULLS TWO-YEAR-OLDS YEARLINGS TOTAL LOTS SALEYear # of Sales No. Average No. Average No. Average No. Average GROSS2012 77 2 $4,650 667 1/2 $4,921 1876 5/6 $4,282 2537 1/3 $4,435 $11,252,1752011 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 $2,775,600Averages Up More Than$1000 from 2011A. Sparrow Farms $2,203Cattleman's Classic $2,044Buffalo Lake Charolais $1,951Northern Alliance $1,884Impact Bull Sale $1,809Harvie Ranching Sale $1,732Charolais Power $1,702Rollin Acres Whiskey Hollow & Patton $1,546High Country Breeders $1,479P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $1,459Tip The Scale Bull Sale $1,370Sandan Charolais $1,317Pleasant Dawn $1,256Horseshoe E Charolais $1,138Vermillion Charolais Group $1,129Maple Leaf Annual Sale $1,118Rawes Ranches $1,108Eastern Select Sale $1,044Two-Year-Old AveragesOver $4000Two-Year Old Averages over $4000A. Sparrow Farms $6,417Buffalo Lake Charolais $6,300P & H Ranching Co. Ltd. $6,130North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) $5,925Rawes Ranches $5,696Charolais Power $5,695High Country Breeders $5,500Northern Alliance $5,500Sandan Charolais $5,438Vermillion Charolais Group $5,279Pro-Char Bull Sale $5,208Beck Farms Bull Sale $5,150Perrot-Martin Charolais $5,117Family Tradition Bull Sale $4,972Hill 70 Quantock $4,966Horseshoe E Charolais $4,810North West All Breeds $4,600North Central AB Breeders $4,573Murphy Livestock Bull Sale $4,556Sales with 40+ LotsRawes Ranches 106 1/2Charolais Power 90South Central AB Breeders 76Vermillion Charolais Group 69Hill 70 Quantock 68North of the 49th (Wilgenbusch) 59 1/4Forsyth & Tee M Jay 56A. Sparrow Farms 55Char-Maine Ranching 53Steppler Farms 52Perrot-Martin Charolais 51 1/2Horseshoe E Charolais 50 1/4Sandan Charolais 50Buffalo Lake Charolais 50High Country Breeders 49Hi-Weigh Breeders 47Pleasant Dawn 46White Cap/Rosso 44 1/2HEJ Charolais Sale 44Lanoie Bros. Annual 4050 Charolais Banner • May 2012

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MaritimeBreedersOntarioBreedersKirby & Arlene HakkesteegtBryce & Dana HakkesteegtT: 613.475.3532F: 613.475.5128Cell: 613.848.691713 Lawson Settlement Road, RR #3, Brighton, ON K0K 1H054 Charolais Banner • May 2012

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John & Brenda,Colin, Conrad & Erica,Craig & Tricia WilgenbuschBox 4, Halbrite, SKS0C 1H0T 306-458-2688 • Cell 306-458-7873 • Craig’s cell 306-458-7482wilgenbusch@sasktel.net • www.wilgenbuschcharolais.comUSABreedersBe Wise...Advertise!306.546.394056 Charolais Banner • May 2012

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LOOKING TO FIND SOMEONE?Advertisers IndexAlta Genetics .................................................51Amabec Charolais .........................................54Anchor J Charolais ........................................52Arntzen, Dean...............................................51B Bar D Charolais ..........................................54Bar H Charolais..............................................55Bar Punch Ranch ...........................................52Bar 7 Easy Charolais .....................................52Beau Char Charolais......................................52Beck Farms.....................................................55Be-Rich Farms ................................................52Blackbern Charolais ......................................54Bo-Jan Enterprises.........................................55Bow Valley Genetics Ltd. ..............................51Bricney Stock Farms ......................................55Bridor Charolais.............................................54Brimner Cattle Company ..............................55Buffalo Lake Charolais .................................52Canadian Charolais Association ..............31,39CCYA ....................................................19,43-45Carey, Brent ...................................................51Cattle In Motion............................................51Cavandown Charolais ...................................54Cedardale Charolais......................................54Cedarlea Farms (Cypress)..............................18Charhead Ranch............................................55Charla Moore Farms .....................................55Char-Maine Ranching ...................................52Charolais Journal...........................................51Char-Top Charolais (Cypress)........................18Charworth Charolais Farms ..........................52Chomiak Charolais .......................................52Circle Cee Charolais Farms.......................13,52Clear Lake Charolais .....................................52Cornerstone Charolais ..................................54Cornerview Charolais....................................54Cougar Hill Ranch .........................................55Creek's Edge Land & Cattle Co. ...................55CSS Charolais .................................................55C2 Charolais...................................................53Davis-Rairdan ................................................51Diamond W Charolais...................................55Dorran, Ryan .................................................51Double L Ranch .............................................52Dubuc Charolais ............................................55Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle...............54Eaton Charolais .............................................56Elder Charolais Farms ...................................56Ericson Livestock Services .............................51Everview Charolais (HiWeigh)......................54Excel Charolais ..............................................13Fawcett Cattle Company Inc. .......................52Fischer Charolais............................................52Fleury, Michael ..............................................51Foat Valley Stock Farm .................................52Footprint Farms ............................................52Forsyth Bros. Charolais (HiWeigh) ...............544-G Charolais Ranch......................................56Future Farms .................................................52Gerrard Cattle Co..........................................52Gilliland Bros. Charolais................................56Grant Farms...................................................52GRP Ltd. .........................................................51H.S. Knill Company Ltd.................................51Happy Haven Charolais ................................53Hard Rock Land & Cattle Co.........................53Harvie Ranching ...........................................52HEJ Charolais ................................................52Hicks Charolais ..............................................54High Bluff Stock Farm...................................53Horseshoe E Charolais ..................................56HTA Charolais Farm (HiWeigh) ....................54Hunter Charolais (HiWeigh) .........................54JMB Charolais (HiWeigh)..............................54Johnson, Herb ..............................................IFCJohnstone Auction........................................51Jordan River Charolais ..................................56Kaiser Charolais Farm ...................................52Kanewischer, Jerry ........................................51Kay-R Charolais ............................................52Kirlene Cattle ................................................54Kruk Charolais...............................................53La Ferme Patry de Weedon..........................55Land O' Lakes Charolais................................54Langstaff Charolais .......................................54Leemar Charolais ..........................................52LEJ Charolais..................................................53Lindskov-Thiel Charolais Ranch....................56LiveAuctions.TV.............................................51M & L Cattle Co.............................................54Maple Leaf Charolais ....................................52Martens Cattle Co. ...................................21,56Martens Charolais .........................................53McAvoy Charolais Farm ................................56McKay Charolais............................................53McKeary Charolais ........................................52McLeod Livestock..........................................51McTavish Charolais........................................56Meadows Charolais.......................................53Medonte Charolais........................................55Miller Land & Livestock ................................55Murphy Livestock..........................................53Mutrie Farms .................................................56Myhre Land and Cattle.................................53Nahachewsky Charolais ................................56Norheim Ranching ........................................51N3 Stock Farms (Cypress)..............................18P & H Ranching Co........................................53P Bar 3 Charolais Inc. ....................................53Packer Charolais............................................55Palmer Charolais ...........................................56Parklane Charolais ........................................53Patton Charolais............................................55Perrot-Martin Charolais................................56Pleasant Dawn Charolais .........................25,53Poley, Chris ....................................................51Potter Charolais ............................................55Prairie Cove Consulting ................................51Prairie Gold Charolais ...................................56Prairie Sky Farms (Cypress) ...........................18Pro-Char Charolais ..................................IFC,53Qualman Charolais ......................................56Rammer Charolais (HiWeigh).......................54Ranch Ostiguy Charolais...............................55Rawes Ranches ..............................................53Reykdal Farms Charolais...............................54Ringuette Charolais ......................................54Rollin' Acres Charolais ..................................55Ronos .............................................................55Rosso Charolais (Cypress)..............................18RRTS Charolais...............................................53Saddleridge Charolais...................................53Sand Rose Charolais ...............................56,IBCSandan Charolais Farms................................53Saskatchewan Charolais Association ...........23Saunders Charolais........................................55Scarth Cattle Co. ...........................................54Sharodon Farms ............................................55Skeels, Danny ................................................51Sliding Hills Charolais ...................................56A. Sparrow Farms.........................................IFCSproule Charolais ..........................................53Spruceview Charolais....................................53Stephen Charolais Farm................................56Steppler Farms Ltd. (HiWeigh) ................28,54Stock, Mark ...................................................51Stockmen's Insurance....................................51Sunrise Charolais...........................................55Temple Farms ................................................56Transcon Livestock Corp. ..............................51Tri-N Charolais ...............................................35Turnbull Charolais .........................................53Vikse Family Farm .........................................13Wawedash Farms Ltd....................................56Whiskey Hollow Cattle Company ................55White Cap Charolais ..................................3,56White Heather Charolais ..............................53Wienk Charolais ............................................56Wilgenbusch Charolais .........................56,OBCWood River Charolais (Cypress) ...................18Wrangler Charolais .................................IFC,5358 Charolais Banner • May 2012

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

CSS Sir Navigator 20YForsyth Bros Charolais, Eriksdale, MBMyhre Land & Cattle Co., Dauphin, MBJWX Yearbook 173YVee R Bar Charolais, CeylonCSS Sir Jr Navigator 78YCharworth Charolais, Balzac, ABJWX Wheel N Deal 632YPhillips Farms, EstevanCSS Sir Jr Navigator 44YPalmer Land & Cattle, BladworthPlus:Effertz Key Ranch, Velva, NDMcKay Ranches, Glenella, MB (2)EJ Shepherd Charolais, Stuart, IAWood River Charolais, McCordAlta Pride Charolais, Chauvin, ABNorheim Ranching, SaskatoonAM Sunrise Charolais, BattlefordPlus:Qualman Charolais, DundurnRailhaven Farms, Gananoque, ONB Bar D Charolais, Mount Forest, ONJWX Year Round 971YSwan Lake Farm, StoughtonErixon Charolais, Lyleton, MBLanoie Bros. Charolais, St. VictorWe invite you to stop by this summer and see our 400 females on grass with next year’s prospects.John & Brenda, Colin, Conrad & Erica, Craig & Tricia WilgenbuschBox 4, Halbrite, SK S0C 1H0 • Tel 306-458-2688Cell: John 306-458-7873 Craig 306-458-7482E: wilgenbusch@sasktel.net • See more at www.wilgenbuschcharolais.com