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JOE BARNETT NOW
PART OF THE TEAM |
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Joe Barnett joined the Canadian Simmental Association as a
marketing and public relations specialist on June 4th. In
2005 he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Education from the University of Mary, Bismarck,
North Dakota. He was named to the list of Who’s Who Among
America’s Universities and Colleges the year he graduated.
He also attended the Harold Schafer Emerging Leaders Academy
in 2005, an accelerated honors program focusing on
networking and communication skills.
Barnett was been an active participant in the Canadian
Simmental Youth program and was the 2006 World Simmental
trip award winner. He was also a World Simmental Congress
Young Breeders Forum participant and served as a director
and president of the Saskatchewan Young Canadian
Simmentalers.
He and his family operate a commercial and purebred
Simmental herd with 300 cows near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
Joe will oversee all breed marketing initiatives, including
Simmental Country and Commercial Country, and will be the
commercial industry ambassador for the Association at breed
at major sales and events across the country.
Please feel free to contact Joe to discuss the breed and our
marketing activities:
e-mail:
jbarnett@simmental.com
cell:
(403) 993-7429 |
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YCSA EVENT
INFORMATION UPDATED |
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In addition to
information on the YCSA National Classic Show
being held in Metcalfe, Ontario August 2-5th, the YCSA
section of the CSA website has now been updated with
information on the Alberta Wild Classic and the Maritime
Classic. |
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GENETIC EVALUATION
UPDATE |
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CSA data has been
submitted to the genetic evaluation. The results of this
evaluation represent a state of the art genetic evaluation
to determine the relative merit of available Simmental
genetics. |
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AGM REMINDER |
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The CSA 39th Annual General Meeting is being hosted by the
Ontario Simmental Association and is taking place in
Metcalfe, Ontario, August 2-4th. For the agenda, visit
the Ontario website:
http://www.ontariosimmentalassociation.com/discography.html
A meeting notice and information is being sent to members
this month so watch for it. |
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PROGENY TEST PROGRAM |
The CSA progeny
test program is underway with our first cowherd finished
breeding. Calves from last years program are now on the
ground and looking good.
The program has seen rapid growth from last year’s two bulls
to this year having nine bulls nominated to the program |
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ON-LINE
ENHANCEMENTS/UPDATES |
My Herd, My Inventory
You now have the ability to enter calving records from this
screen. After locating the dam of the calf on your "My
Posted Inventory" list, you simply click on the word
"Calving" on the far-right of the screen. Enter the
information and "Save" your calving record.
My Reports, Worksheets
There are six types of blank work sheets that can now be
printed. The breeder can then complete these forms to assist
them at the time of entering the data using either your
Online login (or Offline Data Entry Tool).
My Account, My Details
If your email address ever changes, please enter your
current email address under this screen and click "Save".
This will ensure that the office has your most recent email
address. Thus, you will be more likely to receive any
important mass-email messages in regards to deadlines and
changes to your Online system. |
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SIMMENTAL COUNTRY
SUBSCRIPTIONS |
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Simmental Country
is your absolute best way to stay on top of breed
information and happenings. Make sure you have your
subscription!
Our subscription rates are as follows:
Canada 2nd Class Mailing-cheque or visa/mastercard
only
$42.40 – per year (40.00 plus 6%)
$79.50 – for two years (75.00 plus 6%)
US 1st Class Mailing – cheque or visa/mastercard
only (US Funds)
$65.00 – per year (no tax)
Foreign 1st Class Mailing – visa/mastercard only
(Cdn Funds)
$130.00 – per year
Please call
the office for more information or to purchase as
subscription. |
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LOTS OF INTEREST IN SMARTAGS! |
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There has been lots of interest
and purchases made of SMARTags! Do you have yours? The SMARTag program provides an
effective marketing and management tool for purebred and
commercial cattle and beef producers at all levels of the
beef supply chain and in any breed. At present, the SMARTag
program offers ranchers/farmers who have ordered tags the
opportunity to profile calves for sale on-line. Call Program
Administrator Katelin Wildeman at 1-866-999-6385 (toll-free)
or visit the website at
www.smartagonline.com to order tags today. |
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APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION FORMS (Non-THE) |
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For those
individuals that are not part of the THE program, please
ensure that you do not complete this form unless you want a
registration paper for the animal. Also, remember to sign
the bottom of the form authorizing the office to complete
your registration request. If the calf is the result of A.I.
service, please indicate the AI date that is on the bottom
of the purchased dam's registration paper. Or, consult your
breeding records for the A.I. date. |
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH |
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It is the month of June, the month of
leaves and roses, when pleasant sights salute the eyes and
pleasant scents the noses. ~ Nathaniel Parker
Willis |
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