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BEEF IMPROVEMENT
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Please note the
following breed improvement information:
Igenity Profile Update:
The Igenity rebate program will be officially ending
on June 30th. THE program members yearling bulls are
eligible for the program. Samples not submitted by the
deadline are not eligible for the rebate.
Progeny Test Program:
There is still room for sires on
the 2008-2010 progeny test program. The nomination fee to
participate in the program is $1500 and 50 straws of
Canadian qualified semen.
Ultrasound
and Carcass Rebate Program:
A reminder that the ultrasound
and carcass rebate programs are still in effect. Rebates are
provided for ultrasound records collected on valid
contemporary groups through UGC certified technicians and
labs. Carcass rebates are available on cattle with detailed
carcass information collected.
Genetic
Evaluation: A reminder
that the data will be sent for genetic evaluation on June
2nd. Members who have not yet submitted their calving
records for 2008 or yearling records for 2007 born calves
are encouraged to do so. Only data collected from herds
enrolled in THE will be included in the evaluation. For
information on joining the THE program, please contact the
CSA office.
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40TH ANNIVERSARY INFORMATION |
40th
Anniversary Commemorative Wine Sets
As part of celebrating
the Simmental’s 40th Anniversary in Canada, the Canadian
Simmental Association has partnered with Jost Wineries to
offer a commemorative wine set to members of the CSA. These gift
boxed sets, especially designed for the CSA, are available in
limited quantities. For more information or to order the CSA
Commemorative Set, please contact Michelle at Jost Wineries,
toll free at 1-800-565-4567 or email
info@jostwine.com.
40th Anniversary Celebrations
Events celebrating the 40th anniversary of Simmental in
Canada are happening across the country this year. Contact
your local Provincial Association to find out what is
happening in your province.
- Manitoba Simmental Association Summer show, Harding, MB, July 18th/08
- YCSA
National Classic 2008, Strathmore, AB, July 24th-26th
- Saskatchewan YCSA Tiger Lily Classic, Prince Albert, SK July
30th – Aug 2nd
- Manitoba Beef Youth Round-up, for youth from
all of the breeds of cattle, Neepawa, MB, August 1st - August 3rd/08.
- Ontario
YCSA Trillium Classic, Roseneath, ON August 16-17th
- Maritimes YCSA Classic, 40th Anniversary Celebrations & Salt
Water Classic Sale, Truro, NS, Aug 22-23rd
- British Columbia
40th Anniversary Celebrations, Armstrong, BC, August 30th
- Quebec 40th Anniversary Celebration, Expo-Boeuf,
Victoriaville, Quebec, October 11-12th
- Manitoba 40th
Anniversary Celebration, Ag Ex, Brandon, MB, October 30th
- Ontario 40th Anniversary Celebration, Royal Winter Fair,
Toronto, ON, November 7-8th
- CSA Annual General Meeting and
40th Anniversary Celebration, Agribition, Regina, SK, Nov
25-27th
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YCSA NEWS |
Hello To everyone again,
Summer
is creeping up on us fast, so it is important to take note of
a few key YCSA dates that are fast approaching.
- World
Simmental Youth Congress June 24th to July 1st (Allison Porter
and Emily Grey will be attending)
- Alberta National Classic
July 24th to the 27th
- Saskatchewan Classic July 30th to
August 2nd
- Ontario Classic August 16th and 17th
- Maritime Classic August 22nd and 23rd
Take a look at our first ever 2009 YCSA
Calendar initiative!
Don’t miss
your opportunity to be a part of the 2009 National YCSA
Calendar. Spots are limited and will sell quickly. To
purchase a spot in the calendar, contact Emily Grey or Stacy
Young at:
Advertise your
Program, Sale or Special Event all across Canada. Don’t
miss this great opportunity and support the YCSA by purchasing one of
the following package options:
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Calendar Option #1 |
Calendar Option #2 |
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Business card size
ad |
One date to
advertise an event |
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One date to
advertise an event |
One free calendar |
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One free calendar |
$50.00 each |
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$300.00 each |
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Until next time
have a great spring!!!! |
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CSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
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The Canadian
Simmental Association Annual General Meeting is being held
in Regina, SK, Thursday, November 27th, in conjunction with
the Grand Finale of the 40th Anniversary of Simmentals in
Canada Celebrations, and Agribition. The Saskatchewan
Simmental Association has reserved a block of hotel rooms at
the Sandman Hotel and the Days Inn. Call Carolyn at
306-697-2945 before October 25, 2008 to reserve a room!” |
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REGISTRY INFORMATION |
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New
Registration Requirements on Import Animals
A recent CSA Board of Directors
decision has resulted in policy that it is the
responsibility of the importer/purchaser to provide
documentation to prove the animal meets the requirements of
the CSA herd book. This documentation must include the
official Simmental Fraction (e.g. 28/32, 30/32, 32/32) and
applies to all imported animals. In particular, producers
purchasing bulls from the United States should be aware of
the differences that exist between Canada and the United
States in the percentage of Simmental required to qualify
for purebred status. The Canadian Simmental Association
requires a male to be 30/32 Simmental to reach purebred
status while the American Simmental Association accepts
males who are 28/32 Simmental as purebred. It is the
responsibility of the importer/purchaser to ensure that the
bulls meet the requirement of being 30/32 Simmental if they
wish to register that animal in the Canadian Simmental herd
book as a purebred. Please refer to the CSA upgrading table
on page 34 of the March 2008 issue of the Simmental Country
or view it on the web at www.simmental.com.
Credit Card Authorization
Please
contact the CSA office if the particulars pertaining to your
credit card have changed (e.g. card number, expiry date,
etc.). This will allow your registration and transfer papers
to be printed and mailed without being delayed.
CSA Embryo
Procedures
- Ensure that you have entered the
Embryo calf into our Herdbook (via your Online system). **
If you’re not an Online User – skip to Step 2. Important calf entry-note: The embryo
“entry box” should be answered as Y-es. That way it allows
you to enter the Tag (the - Complete Tattoo: if the recip is
a registered Simmental dam), the Birth Year (BYR), and the
Breed Make-up (e.g. if Simmental: SMSMSMSM, if Angus/cross:
ANANXXXX
- Print-off a “THE Embryo Data &
Registration Form” from the Downloads-section of our
Simmental website www.simmental.com
- Complete the form, separating the
embryo calves by “flush”. Since our embryo Bylaw states that
only 1 embryo from each flush must be Parentage Verified
(PV) – you must indicate “Y” in the DNA box for the embryo
you wish to take a hair sample from. Then, we can order the
parentage kit and provide you with the required Application
Form and sample envelopes.
- Lastly, when returning the “THE
Embryo Data & Registration Form” you must send copies of the
Embryo Transplant Forms. It helps if you write the tattoo of
the resultant embryo beside the appropriate Recip Dam on the
form (as it helps us manually track the embryo activity for
that particular Flush).
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ALBERTA SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING |
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The Alberta
Simmental Association Annual Meeting will be held in Red Deer,
AB, May 31st. Very Important: A vote will be taken at our May
31st Annual Meeting on the proposed Alberta Simmental
Association Provincial Administration fee. This would replace
any annual membership to the Alberta Simmental Association and
is subject to approval of the 2007 Canadian Simmental
Association’s by-lay changes. The Alberta membership will need
approval of 3/4 of the members in attendance at the May 31st
meeting. Questions can be forwarded to your directors. Check
the Alberta Simmental Website for updates and contact
information.
www.albertasimmental.com |
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COW DNA PROGRAM |
CSA is pursuing a DNA collection strategy for the cowherd to
establish a baseline DNA data set.
From now to December 31, 2008 CSA members are encouraged to
collect and submit samples from Simmental cows registered in
the CSA herd book. Here are some details:
- Helps maintain the integrity of the Canadian Simmental
Herd book
- Supports ongoing Research and Development
- CSA will fund the cost of extracting DNA from these
registered Simmental cows to be put on file
- CSA will fund a portion of the cost of parentage
verification of replacement heifers in 2009 whose dams have
samples on file
- This program is completely voluntary to CSA members
- Members are strongly encouraged to pull DNA samples on
all cows where DNA does not already exist on file
- It is as simple as collecting hair samples, putting each
sample in a separate, well identified envelope and
submitting them to the lab
For further details, please contact the CSA office
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SMARTAG UPDATE |
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The Smartag program has seen significant
staff changes over the last several months, however the
program will be continuing. To order tags, or for more
information please visit
www.smartagonline.com |
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BEEF BEYOND BORDERS
SYMPOSIUM |
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The Canadian
Beef Breeds Council will host the Beef
Improvement Federation Annual Research
Symposium and Annual Meeting in Calgary,
Alberta, Canada. June 30 - July 3, 2008.
For more information
click here or visit
www.canadianbeefbreeds.com
CSA is proud
to be a gold sponsor!
CLICK HERE for more detailed
information from Don Mackenzie,
President CBBC Board of Directors and
Chair of the CBBC BIF steering committee
2008
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SIMMENTAL
COUNTRY 2008 DEADLINES |
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Please make sure to note the
following deadlines!
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DEADLINE |
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June/July/August |
July 1st (updated) |
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October |
September 1st |
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November/December
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October 1st |
Issues for Commercial Country
are January and September. Deadlines are December 1st
for the January Issue and August 1st for the September
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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Click here
for complete calendar of events |
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH |
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“The worlds favorite season is
the Spring. All things seem possible in May."
~ Edwin Way Teale |
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