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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 HERD LETTER FOR 2010 IS "X"
Online Simmental.com Users Embryo Procedures:
1) Ensure
that you have entered the Embryo calf into our Herdbook (via
your Online system).
Important calf entry-note: The
embryo “entry box” should be answered as Yes. 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)
2) Print-off a “THE Embryo Data
& Registration Form” from the Downloads-section of our
Simmental website www.simmental.com
3) 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.
4) 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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YCSA NEWS |
Thank You to Westgen
The YCSA would like to Thank WESTGEN, for their generous
donation of $1400.00 to the YCSA program. These funds
will be used to support new initiatives in the YCSA program.
" Westgen, the western Canadian partner in the Semex
Alliance, markets the Semex sire line-up and a full line of AI
supplies to beef and dairy producers. Westgen is the
only western Canadian farmer owned AI Company, and financially
supporting beef and dairy industry initiatives is one of their
major priorities. Since 2004, the Westgen Endowment Fund
had distributed investment returns back into the cattle
industry to support useful research, extension/education and
youth development projects totaling more than $800,000.
In the spring of 2009 all beef producers who purchased
semen from Westgen triggered donations to the junior breed
associations, paid for by the Westgen Endowment Fund.
This fundraiser raised a grant total of $4000.00. Funds
were disbursed proportionate to breed sales.
The
Westgen Endowment Fund is pleased to provide meaningful
financial support directly to junior breed associations.
Westgen knows that the Junior Simmental Association is a great
program that has a lasting positive impact on hundreds of
farms kids and, in turn, benefits our industry. They are
pleased to play a small part.
Sincerely
James
Janssens
Westgen President
WEF Chairman "
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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CANADIAN CATTLE TAKE THE STAGE IN DENVER |
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Congratulations to Remington Land and Cattle, from Del
Bonita, AB, who brought home Overall Simmental Grand
Champion and the Senior Grand Title with their three year
old bull STF Dominance, from the National Western Stock Show
in Denver. Canadian Cattle dominated the Simmental,
Charolais and Red Angus shows, all brining home top honors.
(Newspaper Article) |
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CATTLE COST OF PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS |
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The Western Beef Development Centre is offering Cattle Cost
of Production Workshops. Please see
attached for more
details and contact information. |
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SIMMENTAL
COUNTRY NEWS |
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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
would be happy to hear from you. |
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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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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 |
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send us your Membership Announcements to have them
included in the next Enews. |
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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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"Without faith a man can
do nothing; with it all things are possible."
Sir William Osler |
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