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Important News

CSA Annual General Meeting, November 27/09, Regina, SK

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.  Please see CSA AGM Schedule for further details.

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!”

AGI Announcement

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 details.

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 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 these 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 Simmental Country or click here for further details. 

2009 NATIONAL YCSA CALENDAR:

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this exciting fundraiser.  Contact a National YCSA board member or click here for further details.  

Fall 2008 EPDs and Sire Summary
The Fall 2008 EPDs are now available. For your convenience, we have developed the following information materials:

CSA Receives $250,000 Gift for Genetic Improvement and Provides Matching Funding
Garth Sweet Simmental Foundation Created

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Inaugural CSA Foundation Auction Results

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CSA 40th Anniversary

Commemorative Wine Sets

For wine information, order form and photos click here

Other anniversary merchandise!

Stainless Steel Coaster Set – set of 6 in a black case - $20 + GST
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Golf Shirts – men’s and women’s - $35 +GST
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Ball Caps – navy blue, black, white - $15 + GST
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Jackets – wind and water resistant, mocha and black, very nice! - $55 + GST
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39th CSA 2007 AGM Report