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SAVE THE DATE - CSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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Mark October 8 – 10, 2010 on your
calendar and plan to join the CSA for the 2010 CSA AGM at the
Victorin Hotel in Victoriaville, Quebec. This event is
being held in conjunction with Expo Boeuf, Quebec's largest
beef show.
The details around
this event are being finalized, so mark your calendar, as you
do not want to miss this event. Details will be posted
on the CSA website, put in the Simmental Country, and the Enewsletter, once they are available.
A block of rooms has been reserved for CSA members,
however please call early to reserve your room. This is
a very popular event and the hotel will fill up fast.
Hôtel Le Victorin
19, boul. Arthabaska Est
Victoriaville
(Qc) Canada G6T 0S4
Phone : (819) 758-0533
Fax : (819)
758-9914
Toll Free : 1 877 845-5344
info@levictorin.com |
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BREED IMPROVEMENT
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Ultrasound
Members are strongly encouraged to
consider using ultrasound in their selection programs. Data
collected on valid contemporary groups is eligible for the
ultrasound rebate program. Appropriate age ranges are
between 300 and 440 days of age, and calves must have weaning
information on file. Ultrasound barn sheets are available
through the on-line system or from the CSA office.
An
updated list of certified technicians and labs is available at
www.ultrasoundbeef.com
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Breed Average EPD
Just a reminder of the breed average EPD
for the Spring 2010 Evaluation. |
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Pct
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CE
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BW
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WW
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YW
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MCE
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Milk
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MWW
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SC
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CWT
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REA
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Fat
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Marb
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Avg
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7.2
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2.8
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36.1
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60.3
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5.5
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7.0
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25.1
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0.13
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1.7
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0.01
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0.005
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0.04
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Min
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0.0
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-7.4
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-11.6
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-3.0
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0.4
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-13.1
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-16.8
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-0.94
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-47.0
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-0.85
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-0.077
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-0.63
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Max
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10.0
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14.7
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78.9
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130.5
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9.4
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24.9
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49.7
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1.18
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61.0
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0.87
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0.115
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1.14
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SD
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2.46
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2.34
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8.13
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12.44
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1.39
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5.05
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6.77
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0.308
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17.31
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0.249
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0.0266
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0.204
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1
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10.0
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-3.1
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55.2
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89.6
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8.4
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18.2
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39.4
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0.87
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42.2
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0.66
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-0.047
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0.61
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2
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10.0
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-2.3
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52.7
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85.8
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8.1
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17.0
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37.8
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0.79
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37.6
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0.57
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-0.043
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0.49
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3
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10.0
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-1.8
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51.2
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83.5
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7.9
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16.1
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36.9
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0.72
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33.5
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0.53
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-0.039
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0.41
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4
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9.9
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-1.4
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50.2
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81.7
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7.9
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15.6
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36.2
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0.68
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32.0
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0.50
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-0.035
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0.39
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5
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9.9
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-1.1
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49.3
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80.5
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7.7
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15.1
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35.6
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0.66
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31.0
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0.46
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-0.034
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0.36
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10
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9.8
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-0.2
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46.3
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75.9
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7.2
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13.4
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33.4
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0.54
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24.0
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0.35
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-0.026
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0.28
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15
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9.6
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0.4
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44.3
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72.9
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6.9
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12.3
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31.9
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0.44
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20.0
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0.27
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-0.022
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0.23
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20
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9.4
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0.9
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42.7
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70.5
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6.7
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11.4
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30.8
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0.36
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16.0
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0.21
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-0.017
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0.19
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25
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9.3
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1.3
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41.4
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68.5
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6.4
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10.5
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29.7
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0.31
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13.0
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0.17
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-0.013
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0.16
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30
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9.0
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1.6
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40.2
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66.7
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6.4
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9.8
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28.8
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0.26
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10.0
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0.13
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-0.010
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0.14
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35
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8.8
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2.0
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39.1
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65.0
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6.1
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9.0
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27.8
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0.23
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8.0
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0.08
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-0.006
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0.12
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40
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8.4
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2.3
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38.1
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63.4
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5.9
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8.4
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27.0
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0.21
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6.0
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0.05
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-0.004
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0.10
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45
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8.4
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2.6
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37.1
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62.0
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5.9
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7.7
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26.1
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0.17
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4.0
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0.03
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0.000
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0.07
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50
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8.1
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2.8
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36.2
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60.5
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5.6
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7.1
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25.3
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0.14
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2.0
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-0.01
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0.003
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0.05
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55
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7.7
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3.1
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35.2
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59.0
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5.3
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6.5
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24.5
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0.11
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0.0
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-0.04
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0.005
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0.02
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60
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7.2
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3.4
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34.1
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57.5
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5.3
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5.9
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23.7
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0.08
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-2.0
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-0.07
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0.008
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-0.01
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65
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6.7
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3.7
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33.1
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55.9
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5.0
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5.2
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22.9
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0.04
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-5.0
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-0.09
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0.012
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-0.04
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70
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6.1
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4.0
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32.0
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54.2
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4.7
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4.5
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21.9
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0.01
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-7.0
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-0.12
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0.015
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-0.06
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75
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5.6
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4.4
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30.7
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52.4
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4.7
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3.8
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20.9
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-0.05
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-10.0
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-0.16
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0.021
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-0.10
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80
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5.0
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4.7
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29.4
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50.3
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4.4
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2.9
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19.8
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-0.11
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-13.0
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-0.20
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0.026
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-0.14
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85
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4.4
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5.2
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27.8
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47.7
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4.1
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1.9
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18.4
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-0.17
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-15.3
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-0.24
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0.031
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-0.18
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90
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3.3
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5.7
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25.8
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44.6
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3.6
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0.6
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16.6
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-0.26
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-21.0
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-0.30
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0.040
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-0.22
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95
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2.3
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6.5
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22.7
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39.6
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3.1
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-1.4
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13.6
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-0.41
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-26.0
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-0.37
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0.049
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-0.28
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100
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0.0
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14.7
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-11.6
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-3.0
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0.4
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-13.1
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-16.8
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-0.94
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-47.0
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-0.85
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0.115
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-0.63
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Num
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30,870
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34,288
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34,288
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34,288
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30,870
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34,288
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34,288
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652
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884
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884
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884
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884
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CE/MCE EPD – calving ease and maternal calving ease EPD are
now on a 10 point scale (0-10). Members are strongly
encouraged to look at the percentile ranks associated with the
EPD to get a feel for where sires can be used most
appropriately.
EF EPD – we have had some calls regarding
EPD with “EF” accuracy values. EF EPD are based strictly on
the breed average EPD for the birth year of the parents and
contain no inherent pedigree or performance information from
the individual. For example a Calf with a sire born in 2005
and a dam born in 2003, with no other information would
receive EF EPD that are the average of the Simmental cattle in
the evaluation that were born in 2005 and 2003 respectively. |
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REGISTRY INFORMATION |
THE Billing
(1st installment):
A reminder to Total Herd Enrollment (THE)
participants the first installment for 2010 will be billed to
your CSA account April 1st. Payment is due upon receipt of
invoice. For members with a credit card on file at the CSA
office, fees will automatically be billed to your credit card.
The 2nd installment will be invoiced on October 1st. Please
note that in the event an animal is shipped or sold between
installment billings, the second installment is still due and
payable by the member who enrolled the cow.
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.
Rush DNA
Tests
DNA tests can be rushed for a charge of $30 (plus DNA test
fee). If you require the Lab to “rush” a hair sample, please
order the DNA application from the CSA office beforehand. We
will then put a signature line on the application form where
you will sign/authorize the Rush. ** Please do not write any
rush instructions on the application form without the CSA’s
knowledge - as it delays processing your DNA samples.
Do your Herd Sires have DNA?
Now’s the time to make
sure all your natural service sires have been DNA tested. If
you have purchased any bulls recently, it is your
responsibility to ensure they have DNA on file in accordance
to CSA bylaws.
Are you
collecting semen on a bull?
AI sires must be
parentage verified in order to register their progeny. If you
are entering a bull into an AI facility, drawing semen
on-farm, or even considering drawing semen on a bull in the
future, please make sure your bull is or can be parentage
verified.
Online
Instructions – to Hold, Transfer or Print papers
It is now possible to
register an animal online and select a Hold Paper option (on
the Register Screen).
The animal will be assigned a
registration number and the breeder will be billed – but the
paper will not print.
Breeders can then access the list of
“held papers” from their Online main web page under:
My Herd
My Held Papers Transfer or Print
From this list you can do one of 2
things:
1)
Request a paper be printed
- This will trigger a paper to print at a
zero charge in the CSA print Run and the animal will disappear
from the list.
Or, 2) Transfer the animal
- If they do not know the Buyer’s CSA
number for transfer they can fill in a form on the transfer
screen and have the office staff provide them with the correct
information. These request emails will come in via the office
email account. |
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YCSA NEWS |
YCSA National Classic
This year's National Classic for the YCSA will be held at Expo
Boeuf in conjunction with the CSA AGM, October 8-10th.
The plans for this event are underway, and a full schedule and
more details will be available soon. Please contact any
member of the YCSA executive if you have any questions.
YCSA member to represent Canada at the
2010 World Congress in Australia
The CSA will be selecting representation from the YCSA to
attend the 2010 World Simmental Congress in
Australia. If you are interested in participating in this
trip, please contact Emily Grey, and stay tuned for further
details.
YCSA Board
Meetings
The YCSA National Board Meeting will be held in Calgary,
Alberta, March 26th. Please contact your provincial president
or representative if you would like to bring any YCSA related
issues to the table.
The YCSA is looking for New Members
Go online at
www.simmental.com for a member registration form or
contact Emily Grey,
(YCSA Coordinator). Contact your nearest
YCSA representative to find out more about upcoming events
in your local area. They would love to hear from you.
YCSA News Makers
The CSA is proud to share the accomplishments of our YCSA
members. Youth members learn a great many developmental
skills though their involvement with this program and credit
their success to the lessons they've learned through the YCSA
and the experiences they have had. If you have a story that
you would like to share, please send it to Emily Grey
or Margo Cartwright.
We know there are more stories out there, and would like to
feature as many as possible. |
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SIMMENTAL
COUNTRY NEWS |
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Automatic renewal of subscriptions
Simmental Country subscriptions are automatically renewed
upon expiry. Any member with a credit card on file
with the CSA, the renewal will be automatically applied to
this card. For those members who do not have a credit
card, your subscription will be automatically renewed and you will receive an
invoice in the mail.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give
Margo a call at (403) 250-5255 or email
mcartwright@simmental.com.
Please make sure to note the
following deadlines!
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ISSUE |
DEADLINE |
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January Commercial
Country |
December 1st |
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February Herdsire
Simmental Country
Issue |
January 1st |
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March/April/May Spring
Simmental Country Issue |
April 1st |
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June/July/August
Queens of the Pasture Simmental Country Issue |
July 1st |
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September Commercial
Country |
August 1st |
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October Simmental
Country |
September 1st |
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November/December
Simmental Country |
October 1st |
Should you have any questions
regarding the new online version of the magazine, or the new electronic options
for advertising please do not hesitate to contact
Margo,
Darryl or
Bruce. We
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SIMMENTAL ON THE MOVE |
As part of his role as the CSA
Industry/Member Liaison, Bruce Holmquist attends and
participates in many functions that are on the leading edge in
the Beef Industry. To keep our membership informed on the
different events he attends, Bruce is now on TWITTER.
Tune in for the latest news from Bruce's travels.
http://twitter.com/#search?q=bruceholmquist
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CBBC RISK ARTICLE
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Please find
attached an article on risk mitigation and the resources
available through CBBC. |
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CATTLEPOST RELEASE |
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IGENITY ®
– a division of Merial – and Global
Animal Management (GAM) announce that customers of IGENITY can
now post information about upcoming sales on
www.CattlePost.com, giving buyers access to information about
sales featuring cattle profiled with IGENITY — all in one
place, free of charge.
CLICK HERE for full press release.
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2010 WORLD SIMMENTAL CONGRESS IN AUSTRALIA - DETAILS NOW
AVAILABLE |
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WSC2010 Program
WSC2010 Registration & Booking
Invitation to Attend
Dear Breeders,
Australia will
host the World Simmental Congress in Melbourne in
September 2010.
I would like to take this
opportunity to invite you, your partner, friends and
industry colleagues to attend the 2010 Simmental
World Congress.
Many international and
Australian delegates are expected to attend this
important event to increase their knowledge of
Simmental cattle and the Australian beef cattle
industry. The Congress and the pre and post Congress
tours will include a range of activities to inform
and entertain delegates. It will also cover
topics on innovations in cattle genetics, stud and
commercial herd breeding, product quality,
management technology and marketing.
The
Congress will be held in conjunction with the
Simmental Feature Breed Judging at Royal Melbourne
Show. A special Congress feature will be an
International Young People’s Program.
We
invite you to enjoy the Welcome Reception,
interactive networking sessions, a Congress dinner,
a themed Australian farewell dinner, partners
program during the Congress and other tour events.
In addition, the overall Congress program will
provide a memorable rural Australian experience and
an insight into Australia’s hidden wonders and
attractions as delegates journey through a diverse
range of terrain, cultures and environments.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2010
Congress.
Kind regards,
Bill Almond,
Chairman, 2010 World Simmental Congress
Web:
www.worldsimmentalcongress2010.com Phone: +61 2 6772 9066 Email:
simmentals@quadrantaustralia.com
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CSA MEMBERSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Kinley Ava Peters
Congratulations to parents, Amy and Trevor Peters, and big
sister Austyn, Big Sky Simmentals, on the birth of their
little girl Kinley Ava, born on February 20th, weighing 7 lbs,
4 ounces.
Please
send us your Membership Announcements to have them
included in the next Enews. |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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here
for complete calendar of events |
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH |
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"Without faith a man can
do nothing; with it all things are possible."
Sir William Osler |
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