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IMPORTANT NEWS |
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AGI Announcement:
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Recently the CSA Board of Directors made the decision to enter
into a service agreement with Angus Genetics Inc (AGI) for our
genetic evaluation services. This decision is effective
immediately and work has already begun. Please see
attached
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT for further
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BEEF IMPROVEMENT
INFORMATION |
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Please note the
following breed improvement information:
CSA Fall 2008 EPD's are now available at
http://search.simmental.com
In addition, the
following reports have been updated
Visit here to
read: http://www.simmental.com/siresumm.shtml or the homepage
at www.simmental.com
Genetic Evaluation:
The Fall 2008 Genetic Evaluation is
underway. Results should be available later this summer.
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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.
- 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, Manitoba Livestock Expo, Brandon, MB,
November 6-9th
- 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
Simmental In Canada History
Books
There are still some Simmental in Canada History Books for
sale from the CSA. They are priced at $25.00 + GST +
$3.70 Shipping & Handling. Please contact the CSA for
more information.
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BEEF
IMPROVEMENT FEDERATION HONORS THOSE COMMITTED TO THE BEEF
INDUSTRY |
Congratulation to Dale Kelly, who
was honored with its Continuing Service Award
This Award recognizes individuals who have made a major
contribution to the Beef Improvement Federation.
Press
release.
Congratulation
to Harry Haney and Donald Vaniman who were honored with the
2008 Pioneer Award
This Award recognizes
individuals who have made lasting contributions to the
improvement of beef cattle and who have had a major role in
the acceptance, performance, reporting and documentation as the
primary means to make genetic change in beef cattle
populations.
Press release for Harry Haney Press, and
Release for Donald Vaniman.
For more highlights
from the Beef Beyond Borders, 2008 Beef Improvement Federation
Annual Symposium and Annual Meeting,
click here, or please visit
www.beefimprovement.org |
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TBAR
INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $29,686.20 FOR YOUTH IN
THE BEEF SECTOR |
The first annual TBar Invitational Golf Tournament was an
overwhelming success raising $29,686.20 for youth in the beef
industry. The funds generated will go to six National
Junior Breed Associations and the Canadian 4-H Council for the
development and awareness of youth in the beef sector.
The T Bar Invitational Golf Tournament raised $5,913.60 for
the National Young Canadian Simmental Association. Thank
you to TBar and their staff for organizing such
a tremendous event, and for their support of the YCSA and
other youth programs in Canada..
Press Release July 7/08 |
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YCSA NEWS |
YCSA members take a trip of a
lifetime.
At the beginning of
July, four Canadian YCSA members had the opportunity of a
lifetime to travel to the UK to participate in the World
Simmental Congress Youth Forum.
Allison Porter, Emily
Grey, Kyle Lewis and Tyler Buba represented Canada very well
in the Stock Judging Competition, where they took home the Top
Judging Team in both age categories.
Tyler Buba and Kyle Lewis, both of Spruce Grove, Alberta
captured the Junior Team Judging Competition while Emily Grey,
Cookshire, Quebec and Allison Porter, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
took home the Senior Team Judging Competition.
In the Junior Individual Competition, Tyler Buba placed
third and Kyle Lewis placed second.
In the Senior Individual Competition, Allison Porter
placed third and Emily Grey placed second.
Congratulations to all four YCSA members for a job well done.
Summer Events
Summer
has arrived, with many YCSA and Youth events planned across
the country. Please
see the YCSA Website
for details, contact information and entry forms, for these
events.
- Ontario Classic August 16th and 17th
- Maritime Classic August 22nd and 23rd
Thank you to the Western Livestock Exchange who broadcasted the National Classic from Strathmore, AB.
www.wlex.ca
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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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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HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS |
It is that time of
year again to think about your nominations for the CSA Hall of
Fame award. As in the past, we are accepting nominations from
the CSA membership and Provincial Associations.
Please
see attached for the
information on selection criteria and a nomination form.
The CSA board will be reviewing the applications in October,
so please have your nomination into the CSA office by October
15, 2008.
If you have any questions please feel free to
contact the CSA office or email:
mcartwright@simmental.com. |
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REGISTRY INFORMATION |
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Registration
Processing / Department
We have been entering 2008 calving
information steadily but have noticed that some breeders are
still sending in their information. If you have weaned your
2008 calf crop, you might want to include your weaning
information at the same time. You may attach a separate list
(in tattoo order) indicating both the weaning date & weaning
weight for each animal. Or, if you are not
registering/transferring the 2008-born animals – you could
write the weigh date and weight in the Transfer area of the
form.
** Note: Please ensure you complete all relevant
entry boxes on the Calving Data sheet so that your herd
data/processing is not delayed.
Heifers: If there are
any females that you wish to register, please ensure that you
mark a “Y” or “R” in the CERT box and provide a Name for the
animal (25 character maximum).
Bulls: If there are also
yearling weights to be submitted, please avoid asking for a
registration paper on them so that you save yourself the
Duplicate Certificate fee ($5.25) (e.g. if the bull remains in
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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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SIMMENTAL
COUNTRY 2008 DEADLINES |
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Please make sure to note the
following deadlines!
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October |
September 1st |
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November/December
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October 1st |
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February |
January 1st |
Issues for Commercial Country
are January and September. Deadlines are December 1st
for the January Issue and August 1st for the September
Issue. |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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for complete calendar of events |
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH |
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“The best and most beautiful
things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.
They must be felt with the heart."
... Helen Keller
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