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SAVE THE DATE |
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Mark August 1
- 2, 2009 on your calendar and plan to join the CSA for the
2009 CSA AGM in Sun Peaks B.C. Further information to follow.
As you plan your trip, please take a look at the attached, as
it outlines some other activities you may want to take
advantage of while you are in Sun Peaks (please note this is
the 2008 calendar of events however it will be similar for
2009). More details regarding the AGM will be
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BREED IMPROVEMENT
INFORMATION |
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Please note the
following breed improvement information:
Date Reminders:
It is yearling weight and ultrasound
season for many, and weaning season for some. In the midst of
calving, and marketing members are reminded of the date ranges
that are used for inclusion of data in the THE program and
genetic evaluation. The following date table can assist in
determining ideal dates for data collection (weather
permitting):
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Weaning (160 – 250 Days)
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Yearling (320 – 410 Days)
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Scanning (330 – 440 Days)
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Birthdate
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First Day
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Last Day
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First Day
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Last Day
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First Day
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Last Day
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January 1
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June 10
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September 8
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November 17
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February 15
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November 27
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March 17
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February 1
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July 11
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October 9
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December 18
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March 18
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December 28
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April 17
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March 1
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August 8
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November 6
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January 15
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April 15
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January 25
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May 15
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April 1
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September 8
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December 7
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February 15
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May 16
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February 25
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June 15
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May 1
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October 8
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January 6
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March 17
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June 15
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March 27
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July 15
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June 1
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November 8
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February 6
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April 17
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July 16
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April 27
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August 15
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July 1
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December 8
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March 8
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May 17
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August 15
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May 27
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September 14
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August 1
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January 8
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April 8
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June 17
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September 15
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June 27
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October 15
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September 1
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February 8
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May 9
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July 18
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October 16
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July 28
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November 15
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October 1
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March 10
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June 8
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August 17
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November 15
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August 27
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December 15
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November 1
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April 10
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July 9
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September 17
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December 16
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September 27
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January 15
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December 1
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May 10
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August 8
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October 17
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January 15
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October 27
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February 14
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To use the table:
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Example: Weaning Date
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Select the Birthdate of your earliest calf
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January 1
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Last Day represents the latest you can collect
data for inclusion in genetic evaluation
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September 8
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Select the Birthdate of your last calf
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April 1
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First Day represents the earliest you can collect
data for inclusion in genetic evaluation
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September 8
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For maximum data inclusion try to select
measurement dates between the first and last day
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Optimal Weaning Date - September 8th
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If First Day is after Last Day, then you may need
to collect data on more than one date
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Ultrasound and
Carcass: The CSA ultrasound rebate program is
still in effect. Data collected in valid contemporary groups,
using a UGC certified technicians and labs is eligible for the
rebate. Producers interested in
scanning calves aged 320 to 430 days are encouraged to contact
a UGC certified ultrasound technician. A complete list of
certified technicians can be found at
www.ultrasoundbeef.org. Producers who are feeding out calves and
are interested in collecting carcass data are encouraged to
contact the CSA directly.
Cow Herd DNA
Project Deadline Extended:
Due to inclement weather across the
entire country this winter the CSA has extended the cow herd
DNA program to April 30th, 2009. Contact the CSA office for
forms. All samples must be submitted to GenServe Laboratories
no later than May 31st, 2009. The DNA project allows members
to move onto SNP based parentage testing which is lower cost
than the current microsatellite technology. As well, it
provides a level of insurance should a calf need to be parent
verified and its’ mother is deceased. Further the program
allows for participation in CSA research and development
through various projects.
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REGISTRY INFORMATION |
2009 Herd Letter is "W"
The beginning of 2009 brings with it a
new calf crop. A reminder to all that the herd letter
for 2009 is "W", the letter "V" is not used.
Non-THE/Online - Registry Option Temporarily Disabled
Please be advised that the “Registry”
option for the Non-THE participants is not operational as of
yet. Our IT department is diligently working on repairing this
problem. In the interim, if there are any animals you need
registered, please email
cansim@simmental.com
so we can email you the Template to submit the registration
details. We can then manually register them for you. Thank you
for your patience and co-operation.
THE/Online - Request for Buyer Information
If there are any Online participants
that have animals being held under – My Herd, My Held Papers
Transfer or Print; please be advised that the option to submit
a buyers name, address, city & postal code is temporarily
being worked on by our IT department. In the interim, we would
ask that you email this information directly to Perry or Beth.
Or, use the
cansim@simmental.com email address. We will then lookup
the CSA # and reply to your email so you can continue with
transferring the held animal using your Online system.
Do your Herd Sires have
DNA?
In accordance to CSA bylaws, natural service
sires must have DNA on file in order to register their
progeny. So BEFORE you turn your bulls out, please make sure
they have been DNA tested. If you have or will be purchasing
bulls, it is your responsibility to ensure they have DNA on
file.
Are you collecting semen
on a bull?
AI sires must be parentage
verified in order to register their progeny. If you are
putting 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. A good
practice is to pull hair samples on your entire cow herd
when they go through the chute for preg checking,
vaccinations, parasite control, etc. Place the hair in an
envelope and identify each envelope with tattoo or
registration number. Store envelopes in a dry place out of the
sun, where you will have them for future reference. If you
wish to use pre-printed GenServe Laboratories hair envelopes,
please call the CSA office today for a supply of them.
Percentage required for
purebred status
Producers
purchasing bulls from the United States or semen from American
bulls 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 15/16 Simmental to reach
purebred status while the American Simmental Association
accepts males who are 7/8 Simmental as purebred. It is the
responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that these bulls
meet the requirement of being 15/16 Simmental if they wish to
register that animal in the Canadian Simmental herd book as a
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YCSA NEWS |
National YCSA Classic and Annual
Meeting
The YCSA National Board is pleased to announce that the
province of Saskatchewan will be hosting the 2009 National
YCSA Classic and Annual General Meeting in Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan. This event will take place July 28, 29, and 30
and invites all YCSA members to participate. For more
information please contact Jenna Holmquist at
cowgirl_200@hotmail.com or Emily Grey at
emilygrey29@hotmail.com.
National YCSA Board meeting
The YCSA National Board will be having its 2009 Annual Meeting
in Calgary, Alberta on February 4th. Should you have any
ideas or topics for them to discuss, please contact one of the
YCSA board
members or Emily Grey.
New Members
The YCSA board of directors is starting to plan for
another exciting year in 2009. To learn how you can
become more involved, or for further information please
contact Emily Grey,
YCSA Coordinator, or one of the
YCSA board
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IGENITY HORNED/POLLED TEST NOW AVAILABLE FOR SIMMENTAL
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We have been notified that Simmental has now been added to the
list of breeds which can be tested under the IGENITY
Horned/Polled Test. Cost of the test is $40 for the IGENITY
Profile, and $50 to add the IGENITY Horned/Polled for a total
of $90. All samples are processed at the GenServe (SRC) Lab in
Saskatoon, with approximately 15 working days turnaround for
results. For those wanting to test for information for bull
sales, you are asked to submit your samples as soon as
possible, as they are getting into a busy season. For breeders
that profiled their herd bulls last year on the Smart Tag
program, those DNA samples are on file at GenServe (SRC). If
the samples have had an IGENITY Profile analysis at GenServe
(SRC) within the previous year, they can request a Horned
Polled test for those previously submitted samples directly
with the lab.
For further information contact Lee
Sinclair, Technical Sales Representative at (306) 545-0019 or
(306) 537-0417, or Garth Elgie, Product Manager IGENITY at
1-888-637-4251 Ext. 6012. |
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CSA MEMBERSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Commercial Cattlemen Awards
Congratulations to Mike Hofer, Cowboss of
the East Cardston Hutterite Colony, Cardston, Alberta, who was
named the 2009 Alberta Simmental Associations Commercial
Cattleman of the Year.
Congratulations to Ian MacLean,
of Appin, ON who was named the 2008 OSA Commercial Cattlemen
of the year.
The Passing of a Friend
It is with great
sadness that the family of Yvonne Horton announce her passing on
November 14, 2008. Yvonne will be greatly missed by family, friends and all
who knew her.
Our condolences go out to her husband
Everett, her children, grandchildren, family and
friends.
Please
send us your Membership Announcements to have them
included in the next Enewsletter. |
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SIMMENTAL
COUNTRY 2009 DEADLINES |
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Please make sure to note the
following deadlines!
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ISSUE |
DEADLINE |
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February Herdsire
Issue |
January 1st |
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March/April/May Spring
Issue |
February 1st |
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June/July/August
Queens of the Pasture Issue |
May 15th |
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October |
September 1st |
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November/December |
October 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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here
for complete calendar of events |
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH |
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"Play is the highest form
of research."
... Albert Einstein |
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