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ANgUS NEWSB.C.BC Angus News February 2016 | Volume 2 - Edition Fifty Nine

Edited and Published by the B.C. Angus Association

President’s Message

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone has survived Christmas and New Year and if you are in the midst of calving or getting ready to start, I hope you have good success.

The BC Angus Association has been working towards many events for the upcoming year and I do think it’s an exciting time to be in the livestock industry. Bull Sales are fast approaching and I am sure that the quality of bulls that will be on offer this year will be outstanding. If you are looking for a bull, the BC Angus Association will have a list of sales for you to choose from.

We have been seeing that BC Angus Cattle have been competing well on the National Stage. I would like to congratulate Poplar Meadows Angus for their Supreme Champion Bull at the Canadian Western Agribition, as well as Reserve Senior Champion Bull in Denver. I believe the Angus seed stock in BC are as good as or better than you can find anywhere.

Promoting our breed is not just done by an Association, but also needs to be done by each one of us as individuals. It is always good to see BC Breeders promoting cattle on the national stage.

Like I said earlier, we have some exciting things happening this year. Fasten your seatbelts. There is more to come.

Tom deWaal

By Tom De Waal, President of the B.C. Angus Association

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Thank You For Your SupportAudrey Read, Diamond X Ranch Ltd.

Walter Read’s family would like to thank everyone who bought and bid at our dispersal sale held at the Vanderhoof Auction Market. We greatly appreciate all your support! We sincerely hope they produce well for you as they did for us.

Our 2015 bull calves are being offered for sale off the farm in the spring.

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ANGUS BULLSSEEDSTOCK SALES | EVENTS

March 5 Prime Time & Cutting Edge, 1 pm Williams Lake

March 7 Select Sale, Dawson Creek

March 12 Harvest Angus, Williams Lake

March 19 Angus Advantage, 12:30 Kamloops

March 26 Northern Alliance Bull Sale, 1 pm Vanderhoof

April 2 Best Bet, 1 pm Williams Lake

April 2 Gumbo Gulch Bull Sale, 1 pm Dawon Creek

April 9 Vanderhoof All Breeds, 12 pm

April 14/15 Williams Lake Bull Show & Sale

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Junior ReportBy Meghan McGillivray, B.C. representative, Canadian Junior Angus boardHappy New Year Angus Breeders of BC! Another great year for the CJAA has passed thanks to great support and sponsorship from breeders in BC and the rest of Canada. BC has a small but keen group of junior members who have taken part in CJAA events throughout this past year. BC has 170 breeders registered with CAA and 30 junior members. One of my New Years resolutions this year is to help promote the Junior Angus Association and build our membership. The biggest event for the CJAA is our annual Showdown which will be held in Nova Scotia this year. It is a great event that jumpstarts members’ interest in the CJAA. Additionally, the CJAA hosts an education focused GOAL conference in February which will be held in Ottawa this year. Locally, I am planning a new initiative for BC junior Angus members to take part in. It will be a weekend long educational event in June with tours to see different beef operations in our area and an opportunity for BC junior members to interact and network. Of course to achieve all of these endeavours, we need sponsorship and support from BC breeders. Your sponsorship will promote the development and education of young men and women in the agriculture industry and fuel the growth and rise of the beef industry. Sponsors are well recognized at events and junior members are incredibly thankful. I have attached two documents detailing how our sponsors are recognized at Showdown and similar efforts are made at all junior events. Once again I would like to thank all the breeders who have offered us support in the past. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities in 2016 or would like more information regarding these events please call or email me. Have a great day! Meghan McGillivray



For 50 Participants 9-21 Years Old Interested in the Beef Industry

Location: Kamloops and surrounding region

Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced industry professionals, tour various beef operations in the area and connect with other young cattlemen from across BC. Topics will include genetic technology, feedlot management, herd health programs and more!

Primary Production

Fi n d o u t h o w h e rd health programs and genetic technology can push you forward.

Feedlots If you’re curious about feedlot management and production we have plenty of information coming your way.

Marketing Looking for ways to market to consumers? W h e t h e r i t ’s b u l l s , females or feeder steers, we’ve got tips to help out.

CHECK IT OUT Take a look at the CJAA site to see what junior events are all about

http://juniors.cdnangus.ca

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Complete the registration form and

submit with payment to secure a spot

2ATTEND!

Get ready for a great weekend. Looking

forward to seeing you there!

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BC ANGUS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS:

Beef It Up! A great opportunity to learn about beef production, management and marketing

June 4th-5th, 2016

Registration

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Meghan McGillivray 1-250-320-3458 or [email protected]

BEEF IT UP!June 4th - 5th, 2016

Registration Deadline: April 15, 2016

Name : __________________________________________ Age : ________

Club Name : ___________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ Postal Code: ___________________

Phone: _____________________ E-mail:____________________________

CJAA Membership # (If Applicable):_________________________________

CJAA Member: 4-H Member: Other:__________________

Dietary Restrictions:_____________________________________________

We Look Forward To Seeing You There!

All detailed information regarding the event will be emailed/mailed after the registration deadline out so make sure these are correct.

Don’t forget to send in Application form and $50 participant fee Make Cheques payable to: Beef It Up

Must be received by April 15, 2016 to: Meghan McGillivray

3377 Lac Le Jeune Road Kamloops BC, V1S 1Z2

GreetingsI have just returned from Our Directors Meeting in Calgary, lots happening from East to West same challenges surface no matter where you call home.

The AGM will be in Quebec City June 2016, I would encourage any that can take some time off, to attend, as this is a great opportunity to meet fellow breeders from across Canada. I have never been to Quebec City, I have been told it is a very beautiful City and Province.

For this report it is my intention to introduce the Canadian Angus Identification and Performance Program. (CAIPP) was designed for the Commercial Producer that uses Angus genetics, and is an Angus Tag Participant. Once you are enrolled, CAIPP will help you identify and track performance data on your calves, help market your calves through performance endorsements and connect you to the feeders and packers who are looking for quality Angus genetics. So you might ask, what will I receive once enrolled? This program is designed to enable producers to record pedigree and performance information on cross bred cattle and record feeder calf performance on Farm, Feedlot, and Packing Plant. Producers will have access to parent verification, animal records, performance endorsements, a sire summary and in-herd indexes on your calves. This is a very condensed version of this program....CAIPP will make its official debut in June 2016. To enroll, or for further information contact CAA office 1-888-571-3580 ask to speak to either Kajal Devani or Taylor Isley.

Until next time....Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, I will do my best to answers your queries or I will direct you to the person that can be of assistance.


BC Director, Canadian Angus AssociationBy Lorraine Sanford


2016 B.C. ANGUS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Mail completed application and all documents to: B.C. ANGUS ASSOCIATION C/O DONNA MILLS 1517 248 St. ALDERGROVE, B.C. V4W 2B9

or email: [email protected]

JDJD Eligibility: ! Must be a member of the Canadian Junior Angus Association and a B.C. resident. ! Must be 21 years of age or younger. ! The money must be used at a recognized post secondary institution. ! Two copies of your application must be received by May 1, 2016 ! A copy of your latest report card must be attached to the application with a list of your grade 11

and 12 courses. (If your school is on semesters, please note your first term courses and results.) Note: Proof of registration at a post secondary institution must be forwarded to the BC Angus Association office before the money will be awarded.

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Name:_____________________________________________ Phone:________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________ email: ______________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth:__________________________ CJAA Membership #__________________________ Please answer the following questions. Use additional pages if required. What area of study do you hope to pursue?_______________________________________________ Where do you hope to study?__________________________________________________________ In what ways do you participate in family farming?_________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Describe your activities relating to Angus Cattle. What activities have you participated in? (Community, clubs, hobbies)___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________


Canadian Angus HappeningsCanadian Angus Association, taken from Today’s Angus Advantage, January 2016

This past fall, with encouragement from some of our long time Angus breeders, the Canadian Angus Foundation has taken on the challenge to compile another Canadian Angus History Book. The last history book was launched in 1985 under the editorship of Mr. Lloyd Pickard and we are so pleased that Doug and Linda Henderson, Alberta will compile this next Angus history. The CAF are ever so grateful to Doug and Linda for taking on this endeavour. Early in 2016 Doug and Linda will send out guidelines from the CAA office asking you and your Angus family to send in your history for your farm. Although it might not feel like history today, it is, and we ask for your help in recording your part of this great breed. Spread the word to your Angus friends and by the end of 2016 hopefully we will be well on our way to compiling our ‘new’ Angus history. We do definitely want the “Pioneer Angus History and Photos” that perhaps have not been recorded as of yet, please include whatever you think is pertinent. I thank you in advance for taking time to send in your part!

The Canadian Angus Foundation is working to develop more complete archives and welcome members to donate any Angus memorabilia for preservation and display at Angus Central. If you have the chance, please take the time to stop by the office and view the many wonderful items there. We also have our Building A Strong Foundation initiatives on display, that members can choose to support. In 2015 the Foundation launched their ‘National Angus Cookbook’ and new Canadian Angus prints by Wendy Risdale, ‘Maternal Watch’ and ‘Time Out’. These items are available by contacting the CAF or CAA offices.We want to thank all of our very generous supporters for making the last few years very successful for the Foundation and with that support we were able to expand on awards, scholarships and bursary opportunities. Listed below is a brief description. For a more detailed explanation of the many programs that can assist you in furthering your Angus knowledge and your career go to www.juniors.cdnangus.ca.

1. Self Directed National and International Travel Bursary - one needs to apply at least 15 days prior to the event, must be 18 - 30 years old, and provide a budget for the event which would have educational purposes relating to the beef cattle industry.

2. Outstanding Young Angus Breeder Award - requires a NOMINATION by a CAA member by April 15 - nominee between ages of 22 - 30 - award announced at Canadian Angus National Convention, receives $3500 award plus promotion and publicity of their Angus cattle operation.

3. Junior Angus Stockman of the Year Award - requires a NOMINATION by a CAA member, by April 15 - nominee between ages of 16 - 21, winner receives $3500 bursary to be used for genetics, cattle supplies/equipment, training etc. - award presented at Showdown. Five finalists will also receive $250.

4. CAF Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador Competition - apply by April 30, applicant must be at least 18 years old. The Junior Ambassador acts as a role model for youth representing the CAA and will have the opportunity to attend at least one international event and several major agricultural events in Canada. Five finalists will be chosen, they will email an essay by May 20, speak at the Canadian Angus Convention in June and receive a finalist trophy buckle, a $1000 scholarship as well as up to $500 to off-set travel costs to Convention. The winner will be announced at the Convention banquet.


5. US Exchange trips to the Junior Red Angus Association of America’s Round-up in June and the National Junior Angus Association LEAD Conference in August are available through the CJAA. Deadline to apply is May 10. In return members of the JRAAA attend Showdown and members of the NJAA attend GOAL.

6. Dick Turner Memorial Award - a $1000 award presented to a Canadian Junior recognizing overall achievement in Angus commitment, community involvement/leadership activities. Apply by May 15, minimum of 18 years old, submit a resume as well as a 250 word essay on future career goals and plans. Awarded at the Canadian Angus Convention.

7. Showdown Travel Bursaries - four $750 bursaries for assistance to go to Showdown. Apply by June 1, applicant must be 15 years or older. If chosen, a complete report is to be submitted to the CAF within 30 days of Showdown.

8. Canadian Junior Angus Scholarships – three awards given in the amounts of $2000, $1500 and $1000 per year. Deadline to apply is June 15. Awarded by the CJAA at Showdown.

9. Goal Travel Bursaries - six CAF as well as four CJAA for a total of 10 bursaries in the amount of up to $750. Apply by January 1 for the GOAL Conference in February. Applicant must be 15 years of age or older, submit a resume and answer questions relating to attending GOAL.

10. Foundation Legacy Scholarship - must apply to CAF by January 10, minimum age 18. Five finalists will be chosen and must be present at “GOAL” conference for an interview and panel discussion. Three awards given in the amounts of $5000, $3000 and $2000 and $500 for runner-ups. Winners will be presented at GOAL conference.

We also offer heifer vouchers, two at $3000 and two at $2000. These vouchers are drawn for at GOAL and Showdown from the participants at each event.

Please spread the word and encourage Juniors to take advantage of these opportunities.

Angus Influence Recipient

John Appleby, BC Angus Director presents a BC Angus Influence jacket to Reg Schweb, Duteau Creek Holdings

• 150 yearling bulls •100 2 year old bulls •100 yearling heifers • 300 commercial heifers • 60 purebred & commercial bred heifers

LLB

LEE, LAURA & JACKIE BROWN TRISH & TIM HENDERSON Box 217, Erskine, Alberta T0C 1G0Phone: 403-742-4226 email: [email protected] catalog online www.llbangus.com

30th Annual Bull & Female Sale March 12th 2016 at the farm

Featuring over 700 head of Quality Breeding StockCanada’s Largest Annual Angus Production Sale

Black & Red Two Year Old Bulls

Black & Red Yearling Bulls

Purebred Heifers

Bred & Open Commercial Heifers



REGISTERED BLACK and RED ANGUS BULLS VANDERHOOF ALL-BREED BULL SALE

APRIL 9, 2015 12:00 PM, BC LIVESTOCK CO-OP

Come See Us at the Sale For Your Next Herd Sire!

Offering 9 great Red bulls by two sires:

Red SSS Oly 17Y & Red North 40 Rough Rider 41Z

Bred and Selected for: Calving Ease, Disposition, Structural Soundness and

Balanced Growth traits.

Mike and Brenda Wheeler 4694 Blackwater Rd

Vanderhoof, BC 250-567-4020

[email protected]

LUDWIG FARMS Registered Black Angus Bulls

We have 6 great yearling bulls on offer this year.

Sires are : ATLASTA RIGHT TIME 14R-153Z

MOHEN IMAGE MAKER 21

Raised for Calving Ease, Soundness, and Manageability.

Fed on the farm Performance data available.

Frank and Miriam Ludwig 6984 Carmen Hill Rd

Vanderhoof, BC 250-567-9466

[email protected]

Quick Haven Angus

Registered Red and Black Angus Offering 6 terrific yearlings:

5 Black sons of Northline Breaker 517Z

1 Red CRSL Maxima 123Y son. This is our last Maxima offering!

We will also be selling at Williams Lake Bull Sale for the

first time this year! Our bulls are family farm raised.

Gary and Judy Meerdink 17019 Olson Rd

Telkwa, BC 250-846-9349


Upcoming Events

Prospect 2000 Cattle Show Society

April 3 Prospect 2000 Cattle Show, Kamloops April 14 - 15 Williams Lake Bull Show & Sale, Williams Lake May 26 – 28 BC Cattlemen’s Convention, Penticton June 4 - 5 Beef it Up, Junior Beef Seminar, Kamloops June 9 - 11 Canadian Angus Association Convention, Quebec City August 31 - September 4 IPE, Armstrong (Gold Show) September 9 - 11 Lake District Fall Fair, Burns Lake (Gold Show)

The 17th Annual Prospect 2000 cattle show will be held on April 3, 2016 at the BC Livestock Co-op in Kamloops, BC. It offers youth steer, heifer, and showmanship classes, as well as an open jackpot steer and heifer division for all ages.

Prospect 2000 was founded by a group of individuals and organized in memory of Brennan Comazzetto who lost his life tragically at the age of 10 in August 1999. Brennan was in his first year of 4-H and looking forward to competing in local events. We are a not for profit society with any profits donated back to our community via charitable organizations. In past years, we have been able to make donations to some of the following organizations:

• Provincial Winter Fair• Country Fest (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association)• ALS Society of British Columbia• Royal Inland Hospital Foundation• Canadian Liver Foundation• B.C. Children’s Hospital

We are very fortunate to have tremendous sponsorship that allows us to give away an array of prizes. 8 buckle presentations are made for grand and reserve champions, as well as a cash prize, and every youth participant will go home with a prize! Youth aggregates in each division are awarded with a set of clippers.

If you would like more information please email [email protected] , or check out our Facebook page. We hope to see you at the show!

In Memory of Brennan Comazzetto


17th AnnualCanadian Junior Angus Show

July 28 - 30, 2016Truro, Nova Scotia

Wednesday, July 27, 20161:00 pm ................. Move In Begins

Thursday, July 28, 201612 noon.................. Move in Complete12:30 pm ............... Orientation & Lunch1:00 pm ................. CJAA Annual Meeting2:00 pm .................. Judging (Individual competition - written reasons)3:00 pm .................. Team Grooming5:30 pm .................. Supper & Extravaganza

Contact: Chad Lorenz, CJAA President - 403-896-9585 Patrick Holland, Maritime Director - 902-969-0187 Belinda Wagner, CJAA Coordinator - 306-537-1518 email [email protected] http://juniors.cdnangus.ca

Friday, July 29, 20169:00 am ................. Showmanship11:00 - 4:00 pm ...... Print Marketing12 noon.................. Public Speaking1:00 - 4:00 pm ....... Sales Talk2:30 pm .................. Show Ring Team Judging (must qualify from the

individual competition)6:00 pm ................. Cook-off & BBQ

Saturday, July 30, 20168:00 - 10:00 am ..... Breakfast10:00 am ............... Conformation Classes5:00 pm .................. Banquet, Awards Presentations, Auction & Dance

* Move out must be complete by Sunday, July 31 at 12 noon.

• Marketing • Grooming • Farm Sign • Art• Photography • Conformation • Judging

• Scrapbook • Graphic Design • Public Speaking• Showmanship • Literature • Angus Cook-off

and • Lots of FUN!

**The Canadian Angus Foundation will be providing travel bursuries to attend Showdown as well as signficant cash prizes for the Conformation Classes and Aggregate Winners. There will also be three draws made for

vouchers to purchase Angus females - 1 at $3000 and 2 at $2000. All exhibitors will automatically be entered to win! Visit the CAF web-site at www.canangusfoundation.ca for more information and to apply for the bursaries.**

BC Angus Seeking Secretary/TreasurerHelp WantedBC Angus is looking for a Secretary/Treasurer. The secretary/treasurer must develop and maintain a communication link and working relationship with the CAA, Regional Angus Associations, participate in quarterly teleconference calls and be available to attend the Canadian Angus Association annual convention.An honorarium, in an amount to be decided by the BC Angus Board of Directors, will be paid to the successful applicant. Please forward your resume to Jill Savage at [email protected] or call 250-679-2813 for more information.

APRIL 2, 2016 1:00 p.m. BC Livestock Co-op Williams Lake

80 BULLS All Polled

BLACK & RED ANGUS BLACK & RED SIMMENTAL BLACK & RED HYBRID

MITCHELL CATTLE CO. (250)672-9309 CROSBY CATTLE (250)567-4127 Call for catalog or view at www.bclivestock.bc.ca


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