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BEEF IMPROVEMENT
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Please note the
following breed improvement information:
Progeny Test Program:
2006-2008 progeny test calves
are currently being harvested. There is still some limited
opportunity for interested members to submit sires to the
2008-2010 progeny test program. Participation requires
payment of the $1500 testing fee and 50 straws of Canadian
qualified semen.
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.
- 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, 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
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YCSA NEWS |
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
- 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
Thank you to the Western Livestock Exchange who will be
broadcasting 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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REGISTRY INFORMATION |
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Completing
Transfers
When completing transfers it is best
to indicate the new buyer’s Farm Name & First/Lastname.
Please remember to complete their mailing address including
the correct postal code and sign the transfer. This
information is very important as there are many data
variations in our Membership database. By including
complete transfer information you decrease the chance of
receiving a transferred paper with errors on it.
Also,
remember to indicate whether or not a female has been bred. If
she has, you are required to indicate the sire’s name,
registration number & the breeding date(s). You must also sign
underneath the breeding information in addition to signing for
the transfer itself.
Requesting
Registration Papers
If you don’t require registration papers
for upcoming shows or sales, it is recommended you wait until
you submit all of the pertinent performance weights before
asking for the registration paper. That way, if the animal(s)
stay in your ownership name you don’t have to request an
updated paper showing all the performance weights. Thus,
saving yourself the $5.25 – Certificate Update Fee.
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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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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 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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