Limousin Voice Spring 2010

Rob Garner:306.836.2035

Cell Phone:306.946.7946

Box 85, Simpson, SK S0G 4M0

Fax: [email protected]

Limousin Voice Magazine Spring 2010 • Page 1

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We used this bull on our fall females and also some females that were bred to calve in June, 2010. We got himin end of July and put him out. He is the sire to the 12heifers that will be exposed March 26 - May 14, 2010. Heis homo polled and homo black with large EPDs.

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• 1-Way Silver Sands (FHF 63S)• 1-Way Golden Pride (FHF 3P)• Valley Reactor (LWB 19R)• 1-Way Lucky Seven (FHF 18S)• 1-Way Special Royal (FHF 22S)• 1-Way Stockwell (FHF 13S)

• 1-Way Polled Rayburn (FHF 126R)• 1-Way Stetson (FHF 106S)• 1-Way Polled Stardust (FHF 64S)• 1-Way Samson (FHF 10S)• 1-Way Sterling Seven (FHF 12S)

• CTCA Buckeye Bull 8261U (CTCA 8261U)• 1-Way Primo (FHF 150P)• 1-Way Touchdown (FHF 118T)

Take Hwy 16 west to Hwy 43, go north about 65 km to Secondary #764,turn north for 5 km, farm west side of road

Saalee DDayPPhhonneesStan 403 704 0288Ron 780 220 1840Nansen403 783 0349Craig 403 783 1453

Also Selling...• 450 Commercial Cow/Calf Pairs All Blacks • 60 Commercial Fall Bred Cows


• Pelletstown Newman - Horned/Import UK (100 doses)• 1-Way 2-B New - Newman X LIM 4E - Horned (350 doses)• 1-Way Polled Justice - Polled (2000 doses)• 1-Way Orion Jade - Horned (700 doses)• 1-Way Polled Jackpot - Polled (300 doses)• 1-Way Polled Kana - Homo Polled (400 doses)• 1-Way Crown Royal - Polled (750 doses)• 1-Way Just Macho - Homo Polled (500 doses)• 1-Way Golden Pride - Double Polled Heifer Bull (2000 doses)• 1-Way Polled Plato - Polled (150 doses)• 1-Way Extra Precision - Homo Polled/Europe Exportable (4000 doses)• 1-Way Poll Extra Joyau - Polled (400 doses)• Denison Polled Lance - Pub Son (500 doses)• Goldenview Krugerrand (4 packages of 5 doses)• WRC Punch (5 doses)• Polled Yukon (2 packages of 5 doses)• Texas Ranger Ted (5 doses)• Texas Ranger Primo (5 doses)• Harvest Olympus (3 doses)• Seven Forty Seven (5 doses)• Earthquake (5 doses)

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3399 EExxppoorrttaabllee Emmbbrryoos Frroomm Frreenncchh BBlooooddlliinneess...• 5 HBF 40K X 1-Way Polled Kana P• 4 HBF 40K X Louxor (French) P/H• 5 LIM 4E X Justin 925 (French) H• 2x5 LIM 4E X Coco (French) H• 2x5 LIM 4E X Farfelu (French) H• 2x5 LIM 4E X Pelletstown (English) H• 5 EAFF 370L X 1-Way Crown Royal P• 5 FHF 2K X 1-Way Crown Royal P


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Hello Limousin enthusiasts!The Canadian Limousin Association office has been busy withnumerous new projects since the new year, while continuing ourprompt registry service that you expect from us.Your CLA Board of Directors met in early March. After almostthree days of productive discussions and brainstorming, weprioritized focus areas and made the “to do” list for the year. Weare very pleased to include Brian Lee on the board. Brianreplaces Warren Fuchs who tendered his resignation inDecember. Breed Advancement – our #1 focus for 2010In order to keep a strong presence in the industry and demarkourselves from the pack, breed improvement or breedadvancement as I like to call it, is vital. Under the leadership ofBill Campbell, chair of the Breed Improvement Committee,several aspects of Breed Improvement are being looked at.What is your role?Your part is to provide information on your cattle. Herds thatare enrolled are the backbone of our genetic evaluations andalso provide additional information that will be very useful inthe future. For those of you who have diligently provided us withinformation, we sincerely thank you and hope that youunderstand how important your contribution is. However, forthose of you who don’t, we hope that you take a more activerole in the future of our breed. If you have not been submitting information on your animals, Iinvite you to read Sean McGrath’s Breed Improvement articlein this issue of the Voice. Re-connect with the high importanceof Limousin animal information.Whole Herd Enrolment users received a quick reference sheetwith their March statement. This laminated guide is meant tohave by chute site or wherever you might need it whilecollecting information. If you need additional copies, please letus know.Also, a Breeders Manual is in the works and will be posted onour website at www.limousin.com. Paper versions will be madeavailable upon request.New calving books will also be available and will be mailed toyou with your WHE forms this fall.

Bonjour, chers Éleveurs Limousin!

L’Association Canadienne Limousin travaille sur plusieursnouveaux projets depuis la nouvelle année tout en continuantde vous offrir un service rapide pour toutes vos demandesd’enregistrement.

En mars, le conseil d’administration s’est rencontré pendanttrois jours. Nous sommes bien heureux que Brian Lee se joigneau groupe pour finir le terme de Warren Fuchs qui a donné sadémission en décembre dernier. Les discussions ont été trèsproductives et ce ne sont les idées qui nous manquent! Donc laliste de « choses à faire » est assez longue.

L’Amélioration de la race – Notre priorité numéro 1Il est important de se distinguer des autres races, et pour sefaire, il faut être en mesure de démontrer nos qualités ettravailler à corriger nos défauts. Bill Campbell est le directeuren charge du comité de l’amélioration de la race, ils ont passéau peigne fin tous les aspects de nos évaluations génétiques .

Quel est votre rôle?

Pour faire sa part et contribuer à l’avancement de la raceLimousin, tous et chacun doit soumettre ses données. Seuls lestroupeaux qui sont sur l’Enrôlement Total contribuent au calculdes EPD Limousin. Je tiens à remercier tous les éleveurs quinous font parvenir leurs pesées et autres données pertinentesconcernant leurs animaux.

Pour ceux qui sont sur l’enrôlement mais ne participent pas auxprogrammes de performance, vous avez des options àconsidérer. Tel que mentionné dans le bulletin d’informationd’avril, si vous avez des données de recueillies sur unformulaire autre que celui de l’Association Limousin, laisseznous y jeter un coup d’œil. Il est fort possible qu’on pourras’en servir sans vous obliger à transcrire l’information.

Nous sommes en train de compiler pour les éleveurs un guidepratique qui sera affiché sur notre site web en anglais et enfrançais. Il sera aussi disponible sur demande. En parlant dusite web, j’espère que vous remarquez qu’il y a maintenant unepage en français.

Il y aura aussi un nouveau calepin de vêlage, disponibles al’automne.

By Anne Brunet-Burgess



Commercial ExposuresLimousin bull sales have been steady all over Canada. While wemay not have experienced some phenomenal high sellers, thenumber of bulls moved has been quite solid for the majority ofthe sales. Considering that the National cow herd is down by15%, I think it speaks volume about the position of the breed inthe industry and the demand for our product. I hope that you have found our commercial initiative helpful,such as our co-op ads in the Cattlemen magazine and theLimousin influence calf listing service on our website.Co-op Ads:We are continuing with another round of five issues,

September and October 2010 then January, February andMarch 2011. Breeders who participated before were giventhe first right of refusal, but we are also opening up to newparticipants. If you are interested, please contact Anne atthe CLA office.

Commercial Calf Listing:With every transferred bullregistration paper going to a non CLA member, we areincluding information about the free commercial calf listingand other useful things on our website. The flyer alsoincludes a quick guide on “how to read and understand”information on a registration paper.In order to promote calves for sale, we have printed the listof calves available and distributed to interested parties attrade shows. Furthermore, all feedlots identified as offeringorder buying services have been contacted and made awareof this service should they be looking for Limousin crosscalves.

Dates to RememberJune 1 is the deadline to submit your performance informationthat will be included in the Fall 2010 Genetic Evaluation.July 31-August 2: National Junior Limousin Conference inLloydminster. The Canadian Limousin Association AnnualGeneral Meeting will be held in conjunction with the juniorevents. Mark August 2, 2010 on your calendar, participate inour AGM at 9:00 am and stay for the junior show which is alsolater that day. Remember there are three vacant board positionsto fill this year.October 3 to 10: International Limousin Conference in Mexico.The detailed program and registration forms are posted on ourwebsite under Events Calendar/ILC Mexico. If you intend toregister for the entire program, please remember the April 30deadline. We are also trying to customize a shorter program forCanadian breeders. More to come later. November 11 & 12: National Limousin Show and Sale atFarmfair in Edmonton.

Pénétrer le secteur commercialIl semble que les ventes de taureaux Limousin ont été trèsconsistantes partout au Canada cette année. À maconnaissance, il n’y a pas eu de prix exorbitants nulle part,mais le pourcentage de taureaux vendus est excellent quand onsait que le cheptel canadien est à la baisse de 15%. Doncmalgré qu’il y ait moins de vaches à saillir, les taureauxLimousin sont en demande et la race garde sa place dansl’industrie.

L’Association Canadienne Limousin a entrepris deux initiativesqui visent seulement le secteur commercial. La première est lacampagne de publicité dans la revue le Cattlemen et l’autre, leservice gratuit de petites annonces de veaux Limousind’embouche à vendre.

La campagne de publicité: Nous continuerons avec unecampagne en septembre et octobre 2010 et de janvier àmars 2011. Les annonces sont de type coopératif, nousinvitons donc les éleveurs à participer. Vos coordonnéesfont ainsi partie de la publicité. Toute la communautécommerciale a accès à ces informations.

Service de petites annonces : Depuis le 1er octobre dernier,notre site Limousin offre une option interactive offerte auxéleveurs ayant des veaux commerciaux à vendre. Ceux quidésirent informer les acheteurs de veaux d’emboucheLimousin, n’ont qu’à inscrire leurs veaux sur le site.L’Association Canadienne Limousin se charge d’informerles acheteurs et de les encourager à visiter cette page dusite où ils trouveront la liste des veaux à vendre. Ceservice gratuit peut être utilisé pour ceux qui vendent leursveaux de façon privée ou par enchères.

Dates à retenirLe 1er juin est la date limite pour nous remettre vos donnéesqui seront inclus dans la ronde d’évaluation génétiques del’automne 2010.

Du 31 juillet au 2 août : Conférence Nationale Junior Limousinà Lloydminster en Saskatchewan. L’Association CanadienneLimousin tiendra son assemblée générale annuelle durant cetévénement, soit le 2 août à 9hrs, avant le jugement desjuniors. Vous faites donc d’une pierre deux coups en participantà l’assemblée et en supportant les jeunes éleveurs de demain.Lors de cette assemblée trois postes de directeurs devront êtrecomblés.

Du 3 au 10 octobre : La Conférence Limousin Mondiale auMexique. Un programme détaillé et un formulaire d’inscriptionsont maintenant disponibles sur notre site web. Veuillezprendre note que nous avons aussi l’intention d’organiser unvoyage forfait pour les éleveurs canadiens qui inclura certainesportions de la Conférence Mondiale. Détails à venir un peuplus tard.

Les 11 et 12 novembre: Exposition et Vente NationalesLimousin, Farmfair, Edmonton, Alberta


CLA Executive CommitteePRESIDENTMike Geddes

Phone: (519) 599-6776Fax: (519) 599-1079

Email: [email protected]

Bill CampbellPhone: (204) 776-2322Fax: (204) 776-2105


Bryce AllenPhone: (705) 924-2583Fax: (705) 924-3385


Rob SwaanPhone: (250) 747-2618Fax: (250) 747-0436


Stan SkeelsPhone/Fax: (403) 843-6801

Cell: (403) 704-0288Email: [email protected]

Brian LeePhone: (705) 340-5944Fax: (705) 340-5205Cell: (905) 447-5173


CLA Directors

MARITIMESMike Horsnell

Phone: (902) 847-9615

QUEBECSerge Dethier

Phone: (450) 454-6456

ONTARIOJeff Irvine

Phone: (519) 837-2113Cell: (519) 827-5123


MANITOBAKevin Basso

Phone: (204) 734-4797Email: [email protected]

SASKATCHEWANKevin Rea


ALBERTAWayne Burgess


BRITISH COLUMBIAErin Kishkan


Provincial Association Presi

# 13 - 4101, 19th Street N.E.Calgary, Alberta T2E 7C4

Phone: 1-866-886-1605 or (403) 253-7309Fax: (403) 253-1704

www.limousin.com

VICE-PRESIDENTMary Hertz

Phone: (403) 378-4190Fax: (403) 378-3959


OFFICE MANAGERAnne Brunet-Burgess


REGISTRY/MEMBER SERVICESTeresa Blouin


CLA Staff

PAST-PRESIDENTJason Brock

Phone: (819) 572-0092Fax: (819) 839-1270


TREASURERDarby Cochrane

Phone: (204) 855-2633Cell: (204) 573-6529Fax: (204) 855-2472

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]


Dwight and Catherine KoyleRR 3, Iona Station, ON N0L 1P0

P: 519.764.2697•C: 519.670.8314•F: 519.764.2071Martin Koyle Cell: 519.860.0911

[email protected]•www.koylefarms.com

Selling Approximately

20 Cow Calf Pairs

• Reds and blacks, most

are polled, ages 2-8 years

Selling Approximately

8 Yearling Heifers

• All are polled

half sisters, most are black

These cows are easy to workwith, have plenty of milk andno bad udders. The bulls willbe turned out April 15, 2010.

Selling 1 Two Year Old• Red polled bull from the

Willowcrest program, sired by KCCC Polled Lancer. His calves

are coming unassisted.

Sale Management: Ritchie Bros. Cattle will sell after the miscellaneous items and before the large equipment.

June 5, Gibbons, AB at 10 a.m.You can view the catalogue online in May at www.rbauction.com

Contact: Betty Womacks 780 942 4140Stan Skeels 403 704 0288


“Why?” is usually a very good question to ask in any farming or ranching operation. Asking why withthe persistence of a three year old, often identifies new markets, changes old ways of doing things andprovides affirmation of the things that are being done well. Many members ask the same question ofCanadian Limousin Association (CLA) performance programs and why specific data is of use.Basically, CLA exists to serve the membership, and the membership exists to serve the beef industry withgenetics. This is an exciting task because genetic improvements are additive (the next good bull adds tothe previous sire’s impact) and multiplicative (one good bull can produce multiple calves). If we take astep back and look at how Limousin cattle and genetics are utilized in the industry and customer needs, itbecomes more apparent why we might want or need to collect the information that we do.CLA serves as a collective database and was started by the originators of the breed in Canada. The TEAMconcept (Together Everyone Achieves More) was in full force in these original leaders and they recognizedthat by collectively reporting and tracking pedigrees, they could search out and breed genetics to betterserve the commercial industry and grow the Limousin breed in Canada. That very original concept has notchanged; however, the technologies available and the dynamics and demands of the commercial sectorhave changed over time. Currently the Limousin Breed Improvement Committee (LBIC) spends a lot oftime with technical advisory staff to develop programs and motions that are then put to the board ofdirectors for approval and implementation by staff.Whole Herd ReportingFor most of our commercial customers, fertility and longevity in the cowherd is the most importantcharacteristic of profitability. Many studies point out that these traits are up to five times as important asgrowth. The only reliable method to measure sustained fertility is to record the breeding and productionon each cow every year. This is the concept behind WHR and it is also why it is so important, if youchoose to participate, to report on every cow each year and provide reasons for disposal of cows. Thisis vital to sort out whether cows left the herd for a fertility based reason, structural reason or as afunction of market opportunities.Convenience TraitsAs the industry has evolved, customer cowherds have generally grown in size. Small cowherds aregenerally operated by folks with off farm income, and cow herd owners are aging. This customerdynamic is the key reason that the LBIC has focused efforts on collecting “convenience” traitssuch as calving ease score, disposition scores and udder scores. These are all pieces ofinformation that can be used in evaluations to help select for the essential convenience traits thatthe commercial customer requires. While it is easy to appreciate that a person with 500 cowsdoes not want to pull calves or milk out cows, it is also the very last thing someone with 50cows wants to do when they get home from work. These types of convenience traits are key tomaintaining and growing Limousin market share.CLA is building a “critical mass” of data on udder scores and other convenience traits in orderto produce breeding tools that help members to serve the commercial industry with problemfree genetics.Growth and MaintenanceGrowth traits are relatively self explanatory and are easy to see. More growth representsmore gross revenue in most situations. One of the key issues with growth information isthat it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to report both the good and the poor ones, to providea reference for comparison in the genetic evaluation. There is no surer way of reducing thegenetic prediction of a good animal than by not providing information on the poor animalsin the group for comparison. Your customers’ customer (feedlot) is also very concernedwith growth and growth rate, as this is a key profit driver and is reflected back into the priceof weaned calves.The flip side of growth is maintenance cost. This is one of the two largest costs in mostcattle operations. Research has estimated that over half of the energy used to produce apiece of beef was spent maintaining the cowherd that produced the calf. This is one of themain reasons behind collecting body condition scores and weights on cows. Identifyinggenetics that are productive, while maintaining condition and rebreeding consistently, isimportant to your customer’s success and ultimately your own.

WHY?

By Sean McGrath


Carcass and UltrasoundCarcass yield is one of the areas where Limousin cattle excel; although, there is a lot of variationwithin the breed. It is also an area with a tremendous amount of profit potential and significantdiscounts. Value differences between carcass animals can amount to several hundred dollars. This iswhy the CLA LBIC has put so much emphasis on ultrasound over the last several years. Quantifyingcarcass values of Limousin animals has several benefits. Discount carcasses in one market are oftenpremium carcasses in another, so we are not identifying the perfect carcass bull in the breed. It is moreimportant to quantify the genetics that meet your customers’ and their customers’ specific needs, withthe understanding that the needs of each customer are unique.The Whole PictureFor those who choose to take full advantage of CLA breed improvement programs, there is realopportunity to provide cattle that meet customer needs. The collective TEAM approach holds as true forthe breed as it did in the beginning. Full participation in the program today provides quantitative/objectivemeasures of female fertility, calf productivity, cow maintenance and end product characteristics. Bypooling this information and combining it with pedigree data, Limousin breeders have and will continue tobreed cattle to meet their changing customer needs and also have objective measures with which topromote specific bloodlines into positions where they can succeed in the industry.

Trait Records(Last 5 Years) Use / Potential Uses in Genetic Evaluation

Enrolled Females,Breeding Information 72,728

Stayability EPD, Gestation Length EPD, HeiferPregnancy EPD, research and evaluation of fertility

and sustained reproduction

Calving Ease 38,249 Calving Ease/Maternal Calving Ease EPD

Birth Weight 39,053 Calving Ease, Maternal Calving Ease, BWT, WWT,YWT EPD

Weaning Weight 19,492 BWT, WWT, YWT, PWG EPD

Yearling Weight 7,593 BWT, WWT, YWT, PWG EPD

Scrotal 1,848 Scrotal EPD

Docility Score 7,476 Docility EPD

Ultrasound 1,844 Carcass EPD

Cow Weight 570 Mature Size, Maintenance Energy requirement EPD

Cow Body Condition 4,100 Mature Size, Maintenance Energy requirement EPD

Udder Score 4,916 Udder structure, convenience EPD

Hip Height 160 Mature Size EPD

Data as of March 4, 2010

...tells me that a good soaking rain in April or early May would put a new look to our pasture and hay land. Ithas been an enjoyable spring calving season but the warm temperatures are slowly eroding our moisturesupply.

The bull sale season has been amazingly successful and we must appreciate those producers who have “stuckit out” through the past seven years. Last spring’s drought in some areas coupled with soft markets haveeliminated some of the smaller experienced producers lessening out cow herd population but the “JohnWayne” enthusiasm still reigns in hopes of better markets ahead. Many have blamed the strong Canadiandollar, as the beaver soars and the eagle tries to keep its head above water, but this week the feeder marketshave strengthened as the dollar hits par. Experts in the United States are now talking of a shortage in thesupply chain and as long as many can remember, “supply dictates demand.”

The scenario of fewer cows, less producers and more bulls in the marketplace has not altered the fact that thetop quality sires offered are commanding as good or better a premium than it has been in the past. There is astrong demand for good bulls in virtually every beef breed and buyer trends remain unaltered. Pounds (weight)is still the number one selection factor followed by fertility (scrotal data) and birth weight. Good bulls withlarger birth weights have been getting beat up this spring, which will lead to more “armchair scales” and“pickup window birth numbers.” Two year old bulls in most sales are treated like leftovers, as the yearlingslead in the marketplace and the polled factor seems to deem a greater importance as each year progresses. Itseems more producers look at EPD’s but few understand them or use them, preferring weaning weight as amore important priority.

Since the Limousin breed is noted and respected for adding muscle and carcass superiority, the female sideis overshadowed and many times forgotten, all but in the purebred seedstock factories. The Limousinfemale, derived from a British influence mating, provides one of the top all around mother cows suitablefor any environment (except regions near the equator) and any type of livestock operation. She is idealin frame size and skeletal makeup, will contribute added pounds of muscle at weaning, while being ahigh foraging, low maintenance brood cow. Calving ease and birth weight are not a problem, simplybecause Limousin is the calving ease specialist of the continental breeds. The color of resultingoffspring will be mainly solid, adding extra value to groups of feeders and stockers at the salebarn each fall. She will give you new born vigor in her calves, heterosis, outstanding motheringability and as a bonus, yield more salvage dollars in the end. Limousin influence females areone of the best kept secrets in the industry.


Whether you are a leading seedstock producer or a cow-calf operator, the selection of your replacementfemales is the key to the success and longevity of your breeding program. Before you swing the gates open togreen grass pastures, decisions should be made on the replacements that will forge your program forward andstrengthen the youth of the cow herd. The ultimate goal of any cow herd is uniformity in all categories – framesize, body weight, color, udder type, fertility and maternal traits. To achieve such a goal, extremes must beeliminated without conscience, whether she comes from your best cow or your top cow family. Early bornfemales usually have a higher degree of fertility, will cycle and conceive in a shorter time frame than the laterborn heifers. They will also regain body condition faster and rebreed to calve on a timely schedule as threeyear olds. Remember at all times, your best selection method is your visual judgement before you peruse themountains of data which the association provides and you pay for. Since many purebred breeders use artificialinsemination to add fresh added value genetics to the program, use the EPD tool to assure that the replacementfemales have balanced traits, thus the elimination of data extremes. Then comes the question, “I started withthirty replacements and now I’m down to seventeen, what do I do with the rest?” Eliminate them in whateverfashion you choose – feeding them out or shipping them. They will only eat the grass of the good replacementsand as two’s, three’s or four’s, you will end up eliminating these females anyway – your first loss is your bestloss! For those who want to do a little math, you will find that as a purebred breeder, fifteen percent of yourcow herd brings in over seventy-five percent of your net revenue.

In the next several months, the youth in the livestock industry will compete and display their projectsthroughout this country at 4-H achievement days, regional shows and junior shows. Show them you care aboutwhat they are trying to achieve, as they are the future of our industry. In sale catalogues, we find the footnote“she will make a great 4-H or junior project” yet sadly, only the parents attend these events. Plan to attendyour local event and most importantly, the National Junior Limousin Conference in Lloydminster; you mightbe surprised what could happen.

For those who like to ride in a cart and look for a little white ball, put June 22nd and 23rd into your plans.Thanks to the CLA for the sponsorship and support. “It’s a feel good event helping build our future.”



Welcome to the warm weather and an end to another school year. One of thebest parts about the warm weather in Ontario is the end of barn work as most ofour herds are now on pasture and chore time is over!In January the OJLA met and elected our new executive for the upcoming year.Congratulations to those elected to office:

President Brandon HollingsworthVice President Emily GibsonSecretary Abbey GibsonTreasurer Katie HernPress Reporter Melissa MacIntyre

We remind everyone that their memberships are now due for the 2010 year.Memberships are available from Abbey Gibson by calling 519 395 3634. Wewelcome all new members!We are promoting the National Junior Show in Saskatchewan to our membersand hope to have a representation at the show this year. The Ontario juniors arebeginning the preliminary planning of the National Junior Show in Ontario for2011. Mark off the dates August 17th 19th, 2011 in Orangeville, Ontario. Wewelcome Nathan Allen and Mike Geddes as the co chairs of this show and lookforward to working with them as we make preparations for the year ahead.Watch this column for regular updates as events progress for this show.Our first fundraising endeavor for this event is hosting a Field Day this year. OnJuly 24th join us at Blackhorse Golf Course in Kinloss for a round of nine holes.There are fabulous prizes to be won and a great Bar B Q lunch for allparticipating. Anyone that does not want to golf will be shuttled to a couple oflocal attractions and some good shopping for the morning. Then we are off onfarm tours of Lloy Den Stock Farms in Holyrood just five minutes down the roadand Rail Line Farms which is only another five. Our final destination is GibsonLimousin and Trucking where we will enjoy some Ontario West Coast Hospitality,supper and golf award presentations. Junior activities of Team Judging, Photo Contest and Games will also take place to roundout the day. So get your hay done, dust off your clubs and join the juniors for some Limousin fun. Email Melissa [email protected] to sign up or for more information.Our next meeting is at GENCOR, outside of Guelph, on April 27th at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Enjoy your summer andwe will see you at the Field Day!!

By: Melissa MacIntyre

The OLA held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, March13th at the Holiday Inn in Guelph, ON. The meeting was verywell attended. Nathan Allen had completed two terms on theboard and therefore, could not come back. However, JohnPost, Kevin Preston and Sheila Smart, who had completed oneterm on the board, all agreed to enter into a second term onthe board and I thank them for doing so. I would also like topersonally welcome Amanda Rosborough in joining the boardas she accepted the remaining board position. Following theAGM, the OLA held a banquet in conjunction with the OntarioSimmental Association and the Ontario Charolais Association.At the auction held after the banquet, roughly $900 wasraised, to be split 50/50 with the Ontario Junior Limousin Association.At the AGM, it was decided that the OLA Provincial show willonce again take place at the Lindsay Exhibition on the last fullweekend of September.

This year’s board is already working on another provincialsale. However, there are no details to report at this time.The Ontario Junior Limousin Association has been workingdiligently on a Field Day. Mark your calendars for Saturday,July 24th. A nine hole golf tournament has been planned forthe morning. A farm tour has been planned for the afternoon,where you can visit Lloyd Den Stock Farms (Dennis and DougJohnston), then on to Rail Line Farms (Paul and ChristineMacIntyre) and ending up at Gibson Farms where a BBQ andsocial is planned. For more information, contact MelissaMacIntyre at 519 528 2423 or e mail [email protected].

Waattcch foor moore ddetaails oon thee OOLAA wweebsite aatwwwwww.oonttaarioolimoousin.ccoom.

Jeff Irvine


The third Legacy Sale will be held on December 18, 2010 atSaskatoon Livestock Sales at 1:30 p.m. If you are interested inconsigning bulls or females to this sale, please let Kevin Rea(306 463 7950) know at your earliest convenience.The National Junior Limousin Conference is being held inLloydminster, Saskatchewan on July 31, August 1 2, 2010. Formore information or registration forms please contact Lee orDana Carpenter (306 544 2665). The following directors areon the junior committee; Chair Janet Hale (306 944 4945),Angela McKague (306 436 4640), Jay Bohrson (306 544 2800) and Scott Barr (306 242 3336). Also, thankyou to Donna Bohrson for helping with the registrations. TheCLA has a link to the SLA on their website(www.limousin.com). Information on this show, the agenda,banquet and awards will all be posted in the next couple ofweeks. Hotel rooms are booked at the Tropical Inn inLloydminster under the Junior Limousin Association. Phone 1 800 219 5244 to reserve.We are happy to welcome Katelynn Tedford of Circle TLimousin at Estevan as Saskatchewan’s Limousin Queen. Hercontact number is 306 634 4692.Canadian Western Agribition liaisons are Terry Hepper

(306 781 4628) and Bob Turner (306 621 2180). If you haveany questions or suggestions, please talk to either of them. Ablock of rooms has been set aside at the Travelodge in Reginafor Agribition 2010. These rooms will be released in October,so if you need a hotel room, please contact them directly at306 586 3443 and quote Block ID 631276 CGSKLD or fax306 586 9311.Congratulations to all the Saskatchewan Limousin breeders forthe successful bull sales they held this spring. An excellent setof cattle were presented. Sale results are found in this issue ofthe Limousin Voice.Limousin influenced heifers and steers, shown by juniors inSaskatchewan at 4 H, fairs and local shows, are all eligible forawards from the Saskatchewan Limousin Association. Pleasecontact Terry Hepper (306 781 4628) and let him know ofanyone that deserves recognition. These young people are thefuture of the cattle industry in Saskatchewan and need to beapplauded for all their hard work.Good luck to everyone participating in all the upcoming showsthis summer.

GRAND CHAMION LIMOUSIN FEMALEWilliam Pilgrim, Renfrew, ON withCJSL Wildflower 9070W by MAGSSeduction

RESERVE GRAND CHAMIONLIMOUSIN FEMALETyler Nostadt, Maidstone, ON withKoyle Tickle Brin DKP34W by Koyle Techumseh

For many Canadians who are asked about Quebec, the first thing that comes to mind is the MontrealCanadiens and ice hockey. For westerners, Quebec is the province where the Canadian Election isdecided before the polls close. Although they brag about their western bred and raised steaks, few realizethat the French have created most of the beef delicacies served throughout the finest white tableclothrestaurants, hotels and steak houses throughout the world. Chateaubriand, beef bourguignon, steakdiane, beef richelieu, beef burgundy, boulettes, steak tartare and the true French Canadian holidaydelicacy, tourtiere. Their quest for a unified sovereignty and their love for quality food and dining areunderlying influences for the formation and development of one of Canada’s most successful brandedbeef programs.The idea and concept dates back to as early as 1996 but in 2001, a market survey conducted by Secoramong four hundred consumers gave a clear direction of consumers’ expectations in the meat market.Ninety-six percent of the consumer’s first expectation was certainty of tenderness, followed by lean meatat eighty-eight percent and flavor and taste at eighty-two percent. In addition, seventy-nine percent of theconsumers polled expected a guaranteed traceability factor, seventy-six percent wanted a certified meatand seventy percent required a meat free of growth hormones. The survey results guided entrepreneurClaude Laroche, Les Viandes Laroche in his approach to customer satisfaction and the formation ofViandes Selectionnees des Cantons (VSC) translated Townships Selected Meat. “My approach has beenmotivated by my desire to provide the Quebec bovine production with a new impulse. At the risk ofsounding presumptuous, I found it essential to help the market evolve. I drew my motivation from thechallenge to help put a product into place, born from dialogue, a mutual vision and teamwork. Team spiritis a concept with values very dear to my heart. Besides, it is on the same team spirit that depends on thefuture of the Cantons Selected Meat because longing to contribute to its production, is subscribing to amulti-trade partnership, all sharing the same will and desire for quality.” – Claude LarocheBeef VSC is produced by a partner network consisting of one hundred and thirty breeders producingfeeder calves, three participating feedlots, a packing plant, a distributor/processor and a chain of retailersthroughout the province. There are also over forty associated members who supply either qualified bullsor replacement females. Each member of this chain works together with their partners to produce a highquality beef product for the consumer whenever he tastes it. The mandate operates on the principle thateach link in the value chain must be a winner.Since demand exceeds supply of beef VSC, the consulting team in beef production VSC continues torecruit candidates interested in the challenge of excellence. This consulting team is also involved inenforcing the rules and specifications for that particular sector and these specifications are verified by anexternal agency for certification. The breeders and feedlots must complete an external audit to obtain acertificate of conformity to specification before they can contribute actively to the VSC chain. In order forretailers to sell beef VSC, they must obtain a certificate of accreditation and meet the requirements foradvertising and traceability. The standards offered by beef VSC provide added value to the province of Quebec, its producers,economy and most importantly the consumers. The meat is bred, fed and processed in Quebecmaximizing regional development, using locally grown feed, truckers and labor. Distance in movingproduct and supplies is reduced, hence, limiting the environmental impact. The chain links the rural andurban communities.The meat is produced naturally using genetic selection and natural feed to achieve normal optimumgrowth. Traceability is a major element of the certification program. To do this, each link in the food chainis controlled up to packaging with the retailer. Traceability helps to know the origin of the cattle and allstages of their growth. Through the traceability factor, consumers are provided access to products ofexceptional quality.VSC provides origin and traceability guarantees which allow tracing the movement of known pieces ofmeat from farms to the retailers and effectively removing the non-standard product, whatever its location.Food security is a constant issue with rigorous control from farm to the retailer. The plants are subject toCanadian laws and are certified by HACCP.


All the cow/calf producers undertake not to give any preventative antibiotic during the growth stage. Whenan animal is sent for finishing, feedlot operators are allowed to give antibiotics to those suffering fromhealth problems. If an animal receives an antibiotic while in the feedlot, it is kept an additional onehundred and twenty days before slaughter. All the producers of VSC agree to give no growth hormonesthroughout the life of the animal they supply. In respect to the environment, the Townships Selected Meatcorporation has adopted, for all stages of the value chain of its products, the principle that nothing justifiesthe continuation of activities that damage the environment.The selection criteria for VSC product is based on triple terminal hybridization. This choice is intended tobenefit each partner’s maximum profitability generated through heterosis, the complementation of breedsand their effect on herd management. The two most used breeds of sire of calves are Limousin andCharolais, while the maternal side is preferred to be F-1 matings using terminal sires. Simmental andGelbvieh sires are preferred on Angus females. Since docility is positively correlated to tenderness, thesires selected must demonstrate a satisfactory temperament. The birth weight of the bull selected mustbe in the average of the breed used or lighter.Since the inception of Viandes Selectionees des Cantons, producer and consumer interest has increasedweekly in a “win-win scenario.” Although the consumers pay a premium for VSC certified beef, theywelcome the fact that they are purchasing a consistent cut of meat which is tender, healthy with old-fashioned beef flavor and comfortable with the fact that this is a natural, traceable product of Quebec.Since VSC is a chain of fair values, producer benefit goes hand in hand with consumer demand as theyreceive a premium for the product. Suppliers of bulls, in turn, benefit as the producer must purchase topquality sires to maintain the standards set by the team of consultants that are responsible for enforcingthe specifications. Jason Brock, Danville, Quebec, a Limousin breeder and the past president of the Canadian LimousinAssociation, has operated a feedlot finishing cattle for the VSC chain. “One of the great benefits of beinga part of VSC is the relationship between the producer, the feedlot and the packer (abattoir). Themembers of the chain benefit from the premiums for the product and get an education as to the type ofproduct they need to produce. As a breeder of Limousin cattle, the increased demand is reflected in thesale of breeder bulls. Since the inception of VSC, the sale of Limousin breeding bulls has increased thirtyto forty percent with a fear of a shortage of bulls that will suit specifications.” Denis Brouillard, Agronomist and advisor of beef production VSC reflects the success of the chain “TheVSC value chain is the best thing to happen in the Quebec beef production for decades. It providesincentives of course but it also offers a market with precise goals and the means to reach them. It isredefining the whole genetic make-up that leads to profitability and easier herd management. Finally, itbuilds a link between each producer and the consumer. Producers take pride in satisfying the consumereach time VSC beef is served. Each of them is part of the success story.Denis Brouillard can be reached at [email protected] Serhienko December 2009



Pride of the PrairiesMarch 7, 2010 Lloydminster, SKJudge: Geoff Anderson, Bethune, SK

BULL CALF

Class 5Bull Born February 1 to 28, 20091. Payne Livestock, Lloydminster, SK

with RPY Paynes Wiseguy 62W byRPY Paynes Rawhide 32R

2. Payne Livestock, Lloydminster, SKwith RPY Paynes Worker 57W byWULFS Realtor 1503R

Class 6Bull Born January 1 to 31, 20091. 4B Ranching Ltd., Lloydminster, SK

with FBR Babeys Wiesers 6W byWULFS Revolver 1219R

2. Payne Livestock, Lloydminster, SKwith RPY Paynes Wildcat 40W byWULFS Space Ship 3223S

BULL CALF CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION BULL4B Ranching Ltd., Lloydminster, SK withFBR Babeys Wiesers 6W by WULFSRevolver 1219R

RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPIONAND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULLPayne Livestock, Lloydminster, SK withRPY Paynes Wiseguy 62W by RPYPaynes Rawhide 32R

PAIR OF BULLSPayne Livestock, Lloydminster, SK

GROUP OF FOUR BULLSPayne Livestock, Lloydminster, SK

Class 11. Hi-Way Limousin, Bethune, SK with

Hi-ways Windswept by HSF Wat-ChaSwingers Club

2. Hi-Way Limousin, Bethune, SK with Hiways Wide Load by HiwaysPolled Titan

JUNIOR CHAMPION BULLHi-Way Limousin, Bethune, SK with Hi-ways Windswept by HSF Wat-ChaSwingers Club

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULLHi-Way Limousin, Bethune, SK withHiways Wide Load by Hiways PolledTitan

Class 41. Eden Meadows Farm, Zehner, SK with

EMF Waylon by Carrousels PurePower

2. Eden Meadows Farm, Zehner, SK withEMF Whistle Stop by RWK Renegade

SENIOR CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION BULLEden Meadows Farm, Zehner, SK with EMF Waylon by Carrousels PurePower

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULLEden Meadows Farm, Zehner, SK withEMF Whistle Stop by RWK Renegade

BEST PAIR OF BULLSEden Meadows Farm, Zehner, SK

GROUP OF FIVE BULLSHi-Way Limousin, Bethune, SK

March 13, 2010Regina, SK

Judge: Barry Young, Carievale, SK

Harvey Tedford is one of the co-owners of Circle T Limousin, Estevan,Saskatchewan. The Tedford family is an original founder of the CanadianLimousin Association and assisted in organizing and promoting the breedin the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. In addition, Harveyworked for the Canadian Limousin Association as a commercial fieldman.In 1991, Harvey and Dawn were awarded the “Limousin Leader of theYear.”

Mary Hertz, along with her husband Rick and three sons, runs a familyoperation, Ivy Livestock at Duchess, Alberta. The Hertz/Plumer family hasbeen in the Limousin business for three generations. Ivy Livestock hasbeen very successful in shows both on the national stage and the provincialarena. A strong supporter of the youth movement in agriculture, Mary iscurrently the Vice President of the Canadian Limousin Association.

Lynn Combest is the owner of Combest Limousin Farm, located atErskine, Alberta. In his youth, Lynn was very active in the show ringexhibiting cattle throughout Canada, promoting the Limousin breed. Lynnhas judged all major shows in Canada and is a great supporter of the juniormovement. He has been active at the board level and the “Combest ideas”are usually never shelved.

Rob Garner, along with his wife Cindy and girls, operates NordalLimousin and Angus located at Simpson, Saskatchewan. TheGarner/McNally family is in its third generation in the Limousin breedand operates one of the largest purebred breeding herds in the nation. In1992, Rob served as President of the Canadian Limousin Association andhas judged all major shows throughout Canada. He was honoured to sortthe cattle at the 40th Anniversary at Agribition in 2009.

After forty years of building the great Limousin breed, several of the founding families forge ahead towardsthe next anniversary. They have watched the breed grow and thrive, yet have experienced the pitfalls ofdevelopment. We would like to share with you their thoughts, ideas and opinions in this informal round tablegathering. Each family has influenced the Limousin breed through the production of quality seed stock, inaddition to countless hours of voluntary time promoting the breed at board level or in the field.


Central Alberta was the centre of activity for the Charolais breed in the late 1960’s and asa young cattleman, just out of school, this flurry of excitement sure got my attention.While visiting with local Charolais breeders who had been to France to select cattle, theymentioned a red breed of cattle they thought had potential here in North America and

that breed was Limousin. So in 1971, we applied for an import permit and were successfulimporting four heifers from France. In 1969, we began breeding our commercial cows to Limousinto begin our upgrading program.

My dad, “Ben Plumer,” felt that the meat, muscle and carcass, along with the calvingease that the Limousin breed had to offer was what the Canadian beef industry needed,so he started importing from France and artificially inseminating his Hereford/Anguscross cows to Limousin bulls. He was very impressed with the crossbreds and the cows

that he imported, so as a family, we never looked back. At that time, there were still quite a few ofus in 4-H, so we did very well with our Limousin cross calves, taking the club and districtchampions for several years.

In 1969, Circle T Limousin was started by Ernest and Wilma Tedford. Ernest hadvisited the Brandon Research Station and was impressed with the carcass characteristicsof the Limousin breed. He began breeding them through artificial insemination and ofcourse, his interest in their carcass characteristics continued to draw him to the breed.

Canadian importation laws opened up and my father-in-law, Dave McNally, felt it was agood opportunity to introduce Limousin into his commercial herd. The breed’s ability tooffer moderate birth weights with increased muscling, proved to be a popular choice incross breeding programs.

We firmly believe that Limousin have a place in the livestock industry in Canada andhave become very well accepted in the commercial industry, through the Limousinfeeder calf sales and the feedlot industry. There was a great deal of interest in lean cattlewith high cutability in Quebec and Ontario. In Eastern Canada, the smaller size feedlot

industry was still viable and there was a great deal of interest because Limousin feeder calvesproduced more weight on the rail, with a higher dressing percentage and cutability. This meantthat there was a lot of activity at the commercial cattle markets for Limousin feeder steers andheifers. It was also quite normal to see older Limousin females go as heiferettes and Limousin cullcows sell at a premium at local auction markets. The bottom line was that Limousin cattle wereexpanding and thriving because of economics. The cattle industry wanted higher dressing andhigher yielding carcasses. This of course, was supported by the carcass competition at CanadianWestern Agribition.

There has been a vast improvement in the natural size of Limousin steers and a markedimprovement in the average daily gain. We have also seen an improvement in the fertility andfleshing ability of bulls and females. We have been able to select for both growth and milk in ourcattle and with the use of EPD’s, improve our herd and the bulls we offer to our customers. We


have been able to achieve this and still maintain the relative calving ease our customers expect. Thenumber one attribute of the Limousin breed has been the ease of calving and thriftiness ofLimousin cattle. A larger number of small cattle herds have owners who work off the farm and theysimply demand that the cattle have calving ease and are active and healthy at birth.

Some improvements we have seen are the fertility in both bulls and females. Scrotal sizehas improved to where it is acceptable to commercial cattlemen. Yearling heifers arecycling a lot earlier. Docility is another huge improvement. I believe, by breedersadmitting that some of the bloodlines are higher strung than others and culling the ones

that are, those breeders have improved the temperament of their cattle immensely. Structuralcorrectness is another area that has improved the Limousin breed.

Breed improvements: disposition, testicles, soundness and structure, as well as thepolled gene.

An important change in the early years was the acknowledgement of the breed’s carcasscapabilities. In 1974, my father-in-law, Dave McNally, joined up with the Burns Meat

Plant and completed cutability testing through his finishing feedlot. This testing confirmed theLimousin carcass consistently yielded between 63% and 65%. A year later, the Canadian LimousinAssociation and Wilbur Stewart organized another test which took place in Quebec. This test alsoconfirmed that Limousin was higher yielding than other breeds. These tests led to selling finishedmarket animals on the rail instead of by the pound, making it possible for cattlemen to earn moremoney when shipping their animals. One of the biggest challenges and success in changing is thebreed’s growth in scrotal size and maturity.

The major improvements made in the breed in the past forty years are fertility andtesticle size, smoother muscle pattern which improved the calving ease, improvement ofudders and leg structure, but the major change has been dispositions.

Raising cattle that calve easy, perform well and are feed efficient has helped ouroperation. We were able to sell bulls to commercial cattlemen and community leasesafter they saw how well our children’s cattle did in 4-H. The success of our children in4-H and junior shows has kept them interested to where they are keen to keep

competing and promoting Limousin. The passion they have for competition has taught them agreat work ethic and has enabled them to meet and make friends across the country.

As we were raising commercial cattle, prior to breeding Limousin cattle, the breed hasgiven us the opportunity to produce bulls for the ranching sector and seed stock for thelocal and international marketplace. Most importantly, it has added pounds to the calveswe sell into the feeder market.

An important part of the purebred business is not only the knowledge of raising andmarketing purebred cattle, but also the many friendships and acquaintances establishedthroughout the years.


As most breeds got caught up in the frame score race in the 1980’s, we returned to morefunctional easy keeping cattle, but I am concerned that we are starting to breed them toosmall. It is a lot easier to breed frame out of cattle than it is to breed them bigger.

The Limousin breed has gone through a transition period where goals have beenchanging in the show sector and the cattle industry in general. We have been through aframe size trend and are now in a trend of a more moderate frame size with muscle,fleshing ability and marbling playing a more important role. We still have to address the

issue of commercial acceptance by the industry. In order to maintain our customer base, we needfeedlot and packer acceptance. We require this base to show our customers that there is a profit inraising beef with a high dressing percentage. We need to be able to sell Limousin feeder calves atthe local auction markets for a premium.

One of the major alterations came from the movement away from Fullblood Limousin.This allowed us to greatly improve disposition, structure and soundness, plus introducethe polled factor. As the polled factor became a major breeding focus, the black color wasalso introduced. The emphasis on scrotal size has been a major improvement for the

breed; technology has also been an important breeding tool, as EPD’s have assisted in the selectionof highly desirable traits such as birth weight and growth.

We have culled for temperament, worked on scrotal circumference and capacity to tryand develop a product that is more acceptable to the industry, without giving up themuscle that the Limousin breed is known for.

The association needs to do more to promote feeder calf sales in Canada. The biggestproblem in Canada, currently, is the economics of the cattle industry. Prior to BSE in2003, the Limousin cattle were still very well accepted and the commercial acceptance ofLimousin influenced cattle remained strong. When BSE hit, the entire cattle industry

changed and the Canadian packing and feedlot industry was severely affected. The emphasisquickly shifted to finishing cattle for export to the United States and the use of the Americangrading system with its emphasis on marbling. Consolidation in the packing industry, along withconsolidation of auction markets, coupled with the shrinking feedlot industry has led to a declinein the competitive nature of the industry in general. It has become very difficult to produce cattleable to pay a premium in an industry which is non competitive. The key to success in the future issimply to improve the marketability of Limousin cattle. This will mean finding niche marketsspecializing in lean meat but at the same time, improve the fleshing ability and marbling ofLimousin cattle. We need to be actively seeking out niche markets and making them accessible toour commercial bull customers.


We must continue to breed and produce easy doing functional cattle with pay weight,while not forgetting the youth of the breed. We all must continue to promote ourjuniors, as they are our future.

I would like to see more promotion applied to the female aspect of the breed. The bestkept secret is what great mothers they are, with rich milk to raise a good calf. This I feelwould make more money for the commercial cattleman on his female end of things,thus helping his bottom line and in turn, help the seedstock producer’s bottom line.

We need to re-establish the fact that the breed was highly respected for its heavymuscling capabilities. With the fact that the dominant breed of the mother cow in thebeef industry is Angus, our breed is very well suited to complement this type of cow.With the proven calving ease of the Limousin breed, along with the breed’s moderate

frame, Limousin has the ability to inject some highly desirable muscling for increased yield. To dothis, we must promote the amount of muscling and depth that can be found in many of today’sherdsires that are being used in the commercial sector, with proven results of increasing lean meatyield. We must never forget the fact that today’s Limousin will perform in any feedlot, withcompetitive rates of gain.



Anchor B Limousin Bull SaleAnchor B Limousin Bull SaleMarch 19, 2010Saskatoon, SK

Auctioneer: Mike FleurySale Management: Bouchard Livestock International

Sale Results:24 Yearling Bulls Averaged . . . . . .$3,345.834 Two Year Old Bulls Averaged . . . . . .$2,612.50

28 Lots Grossed $90,750.00 and Averaged $3,241.07.

High Selling Yearling BullsLot 7 - Anchor B Great West sired by Wulfs Right Choice 8515Rwas purchased by Richmond Ranch, Rumsey, AB for $9,000.00.

Lot 31 - LEC/BOHRS Sir Watson 89W sired by Anchor B ‘TheShmooze’ was purchased by Lakeroad Limousin, Worsley, ABfor $6,750.00.

High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 35 - Anchor B Upstate sired by RPY Paynes Pipeline 15Pwas purchased by Glenn and Norma Cline, Dundurn, SK for$3,250.00.

East CountryEast CountryLimousin Bull SaleLimousin Bull Sale

March 24, 2010Veteran, AB

Auctioneer: Dwayne GlasierSale Management: Dryland Cattle Trading Corp.

Sale Results:16 Yearling Bulls Averaged . . . . . .$2,597.0021 Two Year Old Bulls Averaged . . . . . .$2,279.00


High Selling Yearling BullLot 41 - N. Slope Poll Whittaker sired by N Slope Poll Sambowas purchased by Kevin Stewart for $3,100.00.

High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 19 - HUDS Polled Urgent Call sired by Anders NFL waspurchased by Ed Rosenau for $3,700.00.

Prime Limousin ClubPrime Limousin Club25th Annual Bull Sale25th Annual Bull Sale

March 20, 2010Westlock, AB

Auctioneer: Barry MartensSale Management: Prime Limousin Group

Sale Results:

28.5 Lots Grossed $76,100.00 and Averaged $2,670.00.

High Selling Yearling BullsLot 13 - (1/2 Interest) Excel Polled Wanderer sired by WulfsRealtor 1503R was purchased by Bercol Limousin, Legal, ABfor $5,200.00.

Lot 3 - DC Wild Wild West sired by DC Texas Holdem waspurchased by Lazy S Limousin, Rimbey, AB for $5,000.00.

Lot 12 - Excel Polled Western Star sired by Wulfs Realtor1503R was purchased by Hillview Farms, Morinville, AB for$4,200.00.

High Selling Two Year Old BullLot 19 - Hillview Unknown RGK 411U sired by Hillview’s PolledMagnum was purchased by Stan Tissington, Grande Prairie, ABfor $3,000.00.

s nn l i of the91st Annual Pride of thePrairi s Bul SalPrairies Bull Sale

March 8, 2010Lloydminster, SK

Auctioneer: Dan SkeelsSale Results:


High Selling LotLot 72 - RPY Paynes Wiseguy 62W sired by RPY PaynesRawhide 32R was purchased by Stoney Creek Cattle Co.,Lloydminster, SK for $6,100.00.


Re i Bu l SaleRegina Bull SaleMarch 14, 2010

Regina, SKAuctioneer: Brent Carey

Sale Management: D Bar L Livestock and By LivestockSale Results:


High Selling LotsLot 149 - EMF Whistle Stop sired by RWK Renegade waspurchased by Linda and William Emslie, White City, SK for$3,200.00.

Lot 151 - EMF Waylon sired by Carrousels Pure Power waspurchased by VT Ranch, Milestone, SK for $2,500.00.

XXIV Prairie GoldXXIV Prairie GoldLimousin Bull SaleLimousin Bull Sale

April 10, 2010Saskatoon, SK

Auctioneer: Mike FleurySale Results:

Sale Averaged $2,300.00.

High Selling LotsLot 33 - CFLX Rulon 111U sired by GPFF Blaque Rulon waspurchased by Geoff Anderson, Bethune, SK and Lee and DanaCarpenter, Hanley, SK for $5,250.00.

Lot 16 - EDW Weekend Warrior sired by MAGS Sasquatchwas purchased by Enright Farms, Renfrew, ON for $4,000.00.

H g and Bul SalHighland Bull SaleMarch 20, 2010High River, AB

Auctioneer: Dan SkeelsSale Results:20 Two Year Old Limousin Bulls Averaged . . . . . .$2,825.0027 Yearling Limousin Bulls Averaged . . . . . .$2,500.006 Two Year Old Angus Bulls Averaged . . . . . .$2,483.007 Yearling Angus Bulls Averaged . . . . . .$2,843.00

60 Lots Grossed $158,000.00 and Averaged $2,647.00.Lot 44 - HSF Unleashed sired by Auto Dollar General 122R waspurchased by Blueberry Valley Farm Inc., Fort St. John, BC for$4,200.00.

Lot 50 - Highland Ulysse sired by EXLR Reload 230R waspurchased by Brad Larkins, Vulcan, AB for $4,000.00.

Congratulations Alberta Limousin breeders for a solid bull saleseason. We hope that our advertising endeavors have beenhelping promote the breed throughout the commercialcommunity on your behalf.Attenntioon JuunniorsWe would like to inform you of an interesting new event in Olds,Alberta. The Olds Agricultural Society and Calgary Stampede arecollaborating on a new venue to showcase youth in agriculture bycombining traditional elements with innovative approaches forpersonal achievement and development. This year, under the newpartnership and with the support of Alberta 4 H and AlbertaJunior Beef Breed Associations, a much larger, intense andintegrated competition will take place at Olds Agricultural Societyfrom July 11 to 16, with the winners in several categories movingon to a Supreme Championship Final at the Calgary Stampede onSaturday, July 17. Over 250 competitors from across westernCanada are expected to participate in this collaborativeprogramming between Calgary Stampede and Olds AgriculturalSociety.

NNeww CCattlee Showw - Oldds Fall CClaasssic, OOctobberr 1st – 33rd, 2200100!The Olds Agricultural Society Beef Committee is excited to launchthe Olds Fall Classic. This all breed open show has been includedin the RBC Beef Supreme Challenge, where all breed championswill be eligible to compete in the Supreme at Agribition. In orderfor a breed to have its own show, 20 entries must be present. Startplanning now to showcase Limousin cattle in Olds in October.Thee AAlbeertaa Limoousin AAssoociaatioon is alsoo pplanningg thee foolloowwinggeevveents foorr thiis yyeear:• Golf tournament: Frank Murphy is the director in charge and can be reached at 403.552.219.1• We are pleased to be hosting the National Show & Sale at Farmfair in Edmonton. We are working with the Bonanza Group and the National Committee to organize this leading event. Be with us November 11th and 12th. • The ALA Annual General Meeting will be held in conjunction with the Pacesetter Sale again. Mark your calendar for December 4. This year’s location is Lloydminster. If you are interested in consigning cattle to the sale, please contact Bouchard Livestock at 403 946 4999.


Kevin Rea 306/968-2469 The Rea FamilyKen Rea 306/968-2923 Marengo, SK S0L 2K0

IAN, BONNIE AND GLEN HAMILTONCLINT AND AMANADA SEWARD

Box 55 Ph/Fax: 204-246-2312Darlingford, MB Email: [email protected] 0L0

M ITOBMANITOBA

Bill & Mary Anne ZwambagNick, Andrew & Matt

41410 Glendon Dr , Glenco, ON N0L 1M0Res (519) 287-3219 Fax: (519) 287-5248

www beezeeacres ca email:bzwambag@execulink com

Breeder Section

Dale & Carole BarclayBox 21, Erskine, Alta. Canada T0C 1G0

(403) 742-4825 (403) 742-3882 (403) 742-5916DALE RICK TERRY

[email protected]

Box 2240, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1X7Phone (780) 963-9001Fax (780) 963-7711Cell (780) [email protected]

7550 Arnold RoadChilliwack, B.C. PAUL GUMPRICHCANADA V2R 4J7 Home/Fax: (604) 823-2466

Box 127, Erskine, Alberta T0C 1G0Ph: (403) 742-5211 Fax: (403) 742-6139

Cell: (403) 740-7621

Quiet Quality

Terence, Gwen, Steven and ShaneBox 56, Arelee, Saskatchewan S0K 0H0

(306) 237-4827 Fax (306) 237-4825

Dreichel FarmsGarry & Heidi 780-352-7526403-843-7785 Cell: 403-783-1107

[email protected]: 403-843-7781 RR#2, Bluffton, AB T0C 0M0

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LIMOUSIN70 Kennelly Rd.

R.R. #2, Renfrew, ONK7V 3Z5

Email: [email protected]: 613 649-2313 Fax: 613 649-2983

ENRIGHT FARMS

Jason & Melissa BrockChris & Kendra LiebrechtGlenn & Eleanor Brock

PUREBRED LIMOUSIN PUR-SANG399 Clairemont Ph (819) 572-0092Danville, QC J0A 1A0 Fax (819) 839-1270

email: jbrock@blbfarms com

Terry & Lynette HepperSara and Erin

General Delivery, Zehner, SK S0G 5K0306/781-4628

[email protected]

Stan & Pat 204-855-2214204-729-1772

Kyle & Erin 204-855-2633204-724-0892

Darby & Kelly 204-855-2191204-573-6529

Raising Limousin for over 30 yearsRR#1, Alexander, MB R0K 0A0

Fax: 204-855-2472 • Email: [email protected]: cochranestockfarms.com


Use a GOOD Limousin – Purebred & Fullblood

GERRY & RUTH GOODR.R. #1 Ph: (403) 337-2212Carstairs, AB Fax: (403) 337-3278T0M 0N0 email: [email protected]

Cattle for sale privately at all times.

Bernard & Mona 306/825-3550Box 159 Mark & Doris 780/744-2216Lloydminster, SK Scott & Jackie 306/825-4328S9V 0Y1 Brad & Janice 306/825-9321

HLIMOUSINWAY

The “Fuchs” FamilyBethune, Saskatchewan S0G 0H0

Purebred Red & Black Limousin CattleVisitors Welcome

Ed & Doreen (306) 638-4422 Warren (306) 789-8863 Darcy (306) 638-4800

Email: wfuchs@sasktel net

780-879-2105 [email protected], Dorothy, Colin and GlendaRR #1, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

Mike Henry017209 Grey Bruce Line R.R. #4

Tara, ON N0H 2N0Ph: (519) 934-2023

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Ken and Susan Ford35437 Talbot Line, Shedden, ON

(H) 519.764.2211 (C) [email protected]

4250 King Rd.King City, ON L7B 1K4

Ray, Stacie, Will Meg & Liz Stanton

Mobile: (416) [email protected]

Wanted: Harvest Olympus, Pub, Punch, Orion or Goldnview Krugerrand semen and embryos.

Lionel & Sharon, Alicia, Riché, Melanie, Patrick, Brody & Diane

FouillardP.O. Box 3, St. Lazare, MB R0M 1Y0

Home/Fax: (204) 683-2353Email: [email protected] Cell: (780) 719-3894

Specializing in Polled Fullbloods and Purebreds


FRITZ & SANDRA OTHBERG

Ph: (506) 433-5245Fax: (506) [email protected]

1749 Route 880 Summer Field, NB E4G 2L3

FFUULLLLBBLLOOOODD LLIIMMOOUUSSIINN BBRREEEEDDEERRSS

436394 43rd Line, RR #2Embro, Ontario N0J 1J0Phone/Fax: 519-475-4375email: [email protected]

MMAAPPLLEE KKEEYY FFAARRMMSS

McCallum BrosLimousin

PAUL 519-764-2354 � DAVE 519-762-5095Fax 519-762-2392 � Cell 519-870-5638

RR #1, Iona Station, ON N0L 1P0mccallum bros@sympatico ca

www elitebeefcattle com/mccallumbros htm

Rob, Cheryl, Erin &

Jeff Swaan4344 Hwy 97 SQuesnel, B C

V2J 6P4

Tel: (250) 747-2618 • Fax: (250) 747-0436mail: [email protected]

Full Blood and Polled Limousin

Barry & Bev Box 122McCarty & Family Vegreville, AB780-632-7433 T9C 1R1

Visitors Welcome

Lonny McKagueBox 171, Ogema, SK SOC 1YO(306) 459-2788 • (306) 459-7801

(306) 459 2202 (Fax)email: [email protected]

Jim - Stephanie - Tiffany - Samantha - Stan - Sheila

Home of the Grass Country Bulls

(Jim) 403-368-2103www.richmondranch.com

Box 58 Rumsey, AB T0J 2Y0

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KEVIN PRESTON & FAMILY705-277-1032705-344-7438 (Cell)

613 Hwy 35Pontypool ON

L0A 1K0

The RodgersArt, Maria & Family

Box 156, MacGregor, MB R0H 0R0Ph: (204) 685 2628 Fax: (204) 685 2597

Cell: (204) 856 3440email: [email protected]

FULLBLOOD • POLLEDH C W

Reuben & Lil Hickman(780) 467-3139 Cell: (780) 919-8223RR#4, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3K4

Dwight and Catherine Koyle(519) 764-2697

Martin’s cell: (519) 860-0911Email: cdkoyle@gtn net

Quality Limousin Seedstock

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Garry & Sheila Smart137606 Grey Rd 12RR#2, Meaford, ONCANADA N4L 1W6

Ph./Fax: (519) 538-4877Cell: (519) 372-7459

E-mail: [email protected] Smart

Ph: (519) 538-1008

““II nndduuss tt rr yy AAcccc eepp tt eeddFFoo rr OOvveerr 3300 YYeeaarr ss ””

www.vogelfarms.caPurebred and Fullblood Blackand Red Bulls and Females

VOGELFARMSLIMOUSIN

Ron, Sheri, Payton and Colby VogelBox 8, Site 18, RR 2

Strathmore, AB T1P 1K5Phone: (403) 934-6097Fax: (403) 263-0179


HARVEY & DONNACADIEUX

Box 1352 Ph: (780) 623-2468Lac La Biche, AB Fax: (780) 623-4169T0A 2C0

Fullblood & Black or Red Polled

Breeders of polled purebred andfullblood Limousin

Bryce & Nathan Allen

P.O. Box 189Warkworth, OntarioK0K 3K0

Tel (705) 924-2583Fax (705) 924-3385

Murray & Bev StewartBox 1326 Tel: (403) 742-5226Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax: (403) 742-5242Imperial Ranch Ltd Cell: (403) 742-9813

E-mail: irl@telusplanet net

Mark Sugimoto & Family

2713 22 Ave. SouthLethbridge, AB T1K 1J8(403) 327 9327 (H)(403) 308 6171 (C)[email protected]


Nouvelles du Québec

Le pic-nic Limousin aura lieu le 14 aout chez Réjean Bédard , Noble Limousin,726 St-Angélique, St-Basile,Co Portneuf, QC G0A-3G0; son téléphone est le418-329-3266; le programme de la journée n'est pas encore connu.

Les ventes de taureaux de station d'épreuve avec moyenne Limousin:station St-Martin: moyenne Limousin:$3137.00station Unique Limousin 1 :$2359.00station Unique Limousin 2 :$2140.00 environstation Quyon: moyenne Limousin: $2693.00

La vente de femelles aura lieu à St-Hyacinte aux encans de la ferme le 16 octobre; détails à venir.

Le conseil d'administration pour l’année 2010 :Serge Dethier , PrésidentMichel Lapointe secrétaire trésorierLaurent Charron , propagandiste (fieldman)Directeurs: André Lussier, Marcel McDuff, Léo Gélinas, Réjean Bédard, Éric Ratelle, Daniel Enright, Jason Brock, Claude Lavallée

Notre adresse de correspondance au Québec:Michel Lapointe299 rue Dozois # 10 Granby, QC J2H-1H6www.limousinquebec.com

Laurent Charron remet la bannière pour le meilleurtaureau Limousin de la station lors de l'encan de

Quyon à Diane Joly et Serge Dethier

Taureaux de la station unique Limousin se sontvendus en février et en avril

Leo Gélinas, éleveur du taureau avec la meilleurevaleur globale reçoit une bannière avec l’acheteur du

taureau Marcel McDuff


Craig FlewellingConsulting • Ring Service • Order Buying

Craig FlewellingBox 428Bowden, AB T0M 0K0Phone (403) 224-2111Email: flewcc@xplornet comwww flewellingcattleco com

108 Flett DriveAirdrie, Alberta T4B 1N2

Ph: (403) 948-3520 • Fax: (403) 948-2917Email: don@donsavageauctions com

wwwdonsavageauctions comAuctioneering

Sales Management

Kim HarderBox 280 Clavet, Saskatchewan Canada S0K 0Y0

Phone: (306) 257 3904 Cell: (306) 341 3904

[email protected] www.cattlepicsbykim.com

“Pictures for cattlemen by a cattleman”

Box 410Coalhurst, Alberta T0L 0V0

Grant Ph: 403-593-2217Craig Ph: 403-651-9441Email: [email protected]

Chri Pol yChris PoleyAuctioneer

Box 252Waldheim, SK S0K 4R0Phone (306) 220-5006Phone (306) 220-5006

Services Section

AND GOOD BLACK COWSBox 727

Russell, Manitoba R0J 1W0BRUCE CHRIS

204 773 6695 204 773 3357 204 773 0568Cell Home Cell

CCusstoomeerSSee rrvv ii cc ee PP rr ooggrraamm

Custom Collection

Private Storage

Phone (403) [email protected]

• Complete In-House and On-Farm Services •

• Accredited Export Center •• Donor and Recipient Facilities

and Management •

Toll Free: 1.877.686.8202253147 Unit A, Bearspaw Rd.

Calgary, AB T3L 2P5 Ph: 403.239.8882 • Fax: 403.239.8886Email: [email protected] • Website: www.aeg.ca

“The Home of Customer Service”

BRIAN MCEWENPlant Manager

5714-44th StreetLloydminster, Alta. T9V [email protected]

Tel. (780) 875-3362 (ext. 226)Fax. (780) 875-3423

www.bowesnet.com/lloydminster

A Division of Bowes Publishers Limited

Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd.Davis-RairdanInternationalP.O. Box 590Crossfield, A bertaCanada T0M 0S0Phone (403) 946-4551Fax (403) 946-5093Website: www.davis-rairdan.comE-mail: [email protected]

SERVICES OFFERED:- On-farm freezing & collection- Donor care facility- Recipient herd- Licensed facility for embryo exports- Genetic marketing & selection

Canadian FarmInsuranceServices Inc.

Phone: (403) 337-0052Cell: (780) 853-7067Fax: (403) 337-0052

Toll Free: 1-877-909-3276

HEATHER BARR

3rd Floor, 13220 St Albert Trail, Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4W1hbarr@cfiinsurance ca www cfiinsurance ca

Commercial Personal Lines Farm Livestock


McCallum Bros Limousin 32Merial 11Meridian Printing 34

Nordal Limousin & Angus 1

Othberg, Fritz & Sandra 32

Payne Livestock IBCPine Haven Farm 32Pinnacle View Limousin 32Poley, Chris 34Posthaven Limousin 10Prairie Pride Stock Farm 32Preston Acres Limousin 32

Red Coat Cattle Station 32Richmond Ranch 32Rocky View Livestock 32

SLA 19Skeels, Dan 34Smart Limousin 33Southbridge Limousin 33Stewart Limousin 33Stockmens Insurance 34

Top Meadow Farms 33, OBCTriple “R” Limousin 32

Venture Livestock Ent 34Vogel Farms Limousin 33

Willowcrest Limousin 33Windy Gables Limousin 5, 33

1-Way Cattle Corp. 2, 3, 30

Alta Embryo Group 34Alta Genetics 34Amaglen Limousin 30

Bar 3R Limousin 30Bar-Dale Limousin 30Bee Zee Acres 30Bodell Limousin 30Bouchard Livestock International 9Bruce Stewart Livestock Transport 34Buck Creek Limousin 30

Canadian Cattlemen Magazine 34Cattle Pics By Kim H. 34Canadian Farm Insurance Services 34Circle G Farms 30Cochrane Stock Farms 30Combest Limousin Farm 30

Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants 34DC Farms 30Diamond C Ranch 30Don Savage Auctions 34

Eden Meadows Limousin 30Elian Limousin 30Empire Limousin 30Enright Farms Limousin 30Excel Ranches 8

Ferme A.T.J.C.L.A. 30Ferme BLB Farm 30Flewelling, Craig 34

Fort Ellice Limousin 31Fouillard Limuosin 31

Gardiner Limousin 31Gerry Kuglin Photos 34Good Limousin Ranch 31Grant Rolston Photography Ltd. 34Greenwood Limousin 31

Highland Stock Farms IFCHigh-Noon Limousin 12, 33Hillside Farm 31Hi-Valley Limousin 31Hiway Limousin 31Hockridge Farms 31Hollee Limousin 31Horizon Limousin 32Hudson Limousin 31

Ivy Livestock 31Ivy Ranch 31

Jan-Star Farms 31Jaymarandy Limousin 31Jones Cattle Co. 31

Karwandy Limousin 31Kensu Limousin 31Koyle Farms 10, 32

Lakeridge Limousin 32Lisle Limousin 32Looma Limousin 32Lost Point Limousin 10

Maple Key Farms 32

Advertiser’s Index

Canadian Junior Report By Lee CarpenterWell hello again everyone! Hopefully spring calving was successful and your calves are now all out on the lush green grass! Also I hopeeveryone had success in marketing their good Limousin bulls this spring. Sit back here for a couple minutes though and see what’s newwith your Canadian Junior Limousin Association.

I will start off my report by telling you that after four years of dedication and commitment to the Canadian Junior Limousin Association,Evan Overand will no longer be sitting on the board as he is off to the land down under. Evan is going to Australia to work and we allwish him the best of luck and thank him for his positive attitude and willingness to help; have FUN Evan! With Evan stepping down, wehave one available spot now on the board. We are looking for a young, enthusiastic junior Limousin member to sit on the board and helpmake suggestions and build on others ideas. If you know anyone or are interested yourself, talk to our board advisor, Mary Hertz (403) 378-4190.

I would also like to extend our gratitude to Westgen for their donation of two hundred dollars to the Canadian Junior LimousinAssociation; we greatly appreciate your support to the industry and juniors alike.

Last but not least, I would like to thank my sister, Dana, for writing my report for the last issue. However, she made one minor mistake;the dates for the National Junior Limousin Conference in Lloydminster, SK are July 31st, August 1st and August 2nd. We hope to seeeveryone out for this wonderful event. You will be receiving your entries in the mail soon and if for some reason you do not receive anentry package, call me at (306) 544-2665. I would also like to thank, on behalf of myself and the Saskatchewan juniors, all the farms,families and friends that purchased tickets on our prints as well as to those who contributed to our clothing auction at Agribition; yoursupport is greatly appreciated. Also thank you to Leonard and Sandra Kestevan for donating five hundred dollars to the junior show,thank you!

Well that’s it for this issue and if anyone has questions or concerns for the upcoming NJLC please give me a call, till next time rememberto live, laugh, and love your cattle!

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Our Staff Bryan Kostiuk - EditorTed Serhienko - MarketingChris Poley - MarketingMina Serhienko - ControllerAllison Porter - Production ManagerDebbie Thiessen - Circulation/AccountingBeryl Campbell - Production/DesignMichael Wheeler - Production/DesignBobbie-Jo Paysen - Production/DesignKailey Retzlaff - Production/DesignNancy Kelly - Accounting

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Published 4 times/year Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall

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PLAN TO BE APART OF THESECOMING EVENTS:

MMaayy15 1-Way Cattle Corp. Herd Reduction Sale, Cherhill, AB

28 2010 Livestock Market Association of Canada Competition,

Winnipeg, MB

JJuunnee1 CLA Deadline For Performance Data

5 Lost Point Limousin Cattle & Equipment Sale, Gibbons, AB

13 Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association Convention &

AGM, Moose Jaw, SK

16 Saskatchewan Pasture School, Saskatoon, SK

22-23 T Bar Invitational Golf Tournament, Saskatoon, SK

28 Beef Improvement Federation Conference, Columbia, MO

JJuullyy11 Summer Synergy 2010, Olds, AB

19 Livestock Identification International Conference, Spruce

Meadows, AB

24 24th OLA Field Day, Kinloss, ON

31-2 National Junior Limousin Conference, Lloydminster, SK

AAuugguusstt1 Limousin Voice Summer Deadline2 Canadian Limousin Association AGM, Lloydminster, SK

14 Pique-Nique du Quebec / Quebec Fielday, St-Basile de

Portneuf, QC

SSeepptteemmbbeerr24 Highland Sale 16, Olds, AB

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1-3 Olds Fall Classic, Olds, AB

1 Limousin Voice Fall Deadline3-10 2010 ILC Conference, Expgua, Irapuato, GTO, Mexico

16 Fall Harvest Sale, Listowel, ON

30 High Noon Complete Dispersal, Moose Jaw, SK


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