2020 Speckle Park Journal "Breeding Book"

CSPA CORNER
Welcome to the 2020 “Breeding Book”
edition of The Speckle Park Journal.
A new decade brings opportunities
for the advancement of Speckle Park. In
the past 10 years, the Canadian Speckle
Park Association has gone from an
annual registry of 159 animals from 71
memberships in 5 provinces, to 1,402
registrations from 220 memberships in
8 provinces, the USA, and internationally.
If we continue with our current growth
trends, which are averaging 13 percent
per year, by 2030 the CSPA would see an
annual registry of 4,800 animals!
The board is committed to adapting
to these changes, and assessing the
needs of the association as a whole.
Sustaining growth of this degree requires
significant planning in resources and
breed development, focusing on proactive
planning to succeed in times of rapid
forward momentum.
Originally known as a small breed,
identified by its unique colour pattern
and Canadian heritage, we need to
continue pushing forward and capturing
more market share. As a breed, we need
to focus on gathering quantitative data to
substantiate breed merits. It is imperative
that we provide reliable proof points to
win the respect of commercial cattlemen,
feedlots, and seasoned purebred
producers alike in order to encourage
investment in Speckle Park genetics.
This past year saw major transitions
for the association, including switching
from Microsatellite to SNP genomic
testing, beginning EPD development,
and rebranding of marketing identity.
Thank you for your patience as we
continue the genomic transition.
Support for the CSPA youth donation
heifer was outstanding with a total of
$28,7000 raised. As an association, we
recognize that the future of agriculture
itself relies on our youth. Finding ways
to foster growth throughout junior
programs and buy-in from the next
generation is not only important to
our breed, but also the long-term
sustainability of the beef sector.
Remember that the annual general
meeting will take place in Saskatoon, Sask.,
from June 19-21. We look forward to
seeing everyone there and working on the
next phase of the Speckle Park journey!
Whitney Signature
Whitney De Decker, General Manager
CANADIAN SPECKLE PARK ASSOCIATION
57 Garden Crescent, Paris, Ontario N3L 3V6
PRESIDENT
Ken Friesen
VICE PRESIDENT
Andrew Metcalfe
DIRECTORS
Josh Vogel, Cory Ducherer, Wade Meakin,
Curtis McAleer AND MEMBER AT LARGE Heather Brundige
BUSINESS MANAGER
Whitney de Decker
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