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NETWORK UPGRADE THIS
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Please note that on
FRIDAY JANUARY 25 2008 at 3:00pm we will be doing upgrades
on our network systems. The work could take up to 24 hours
to complete, during which time the on-line system, website
and office e-mails will be off-line and inaccessible.
We don't anticipate this interruption lasting longer than 24
hours. If it does, we will notify you by e-mail and alert you to
when the system will once again be operational. |
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BREED IMPROVEMENT
UPDATES |
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The CSA
Spring 2008 EPD are now available at
http://search.simmental.com
In addition, the
following reports have been updated:
- Breed
Averages
- 2008
Spring Sire Summary
Visit here to
read:
http://www.simmental.com/siresumm.shtml or the homepage
at www.simmental.com |
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UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE |
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An updated fee
schedule for 2008 has now been posted on the CSA website at:
http://www.simmental.com/rulesregs.shtml
Also, please note
that the reduction in GST has been included. If you
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BEEF BEYOND BORDERS
SYMPOSIUM |
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The Canadian
Beef Breeds Council will host the Beef
Improvement Federation Annual Research
Symposium and Annual Meeting in Calgary,
Alberta, Canada. June 30 - July 3, 2008.
For more information
click here or visit
www.canadianbeefbreeds.com
CSA is proud
to be a gold sponsor!
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SIMMENTAL
COUNTRY 2008 DEADLINES |
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Please make sure to note the
following deadlines!
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ISSUE |
DEADLINE |
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March
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February 1st |
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April/May
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March 15th |
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June/July/August |
June 1st |
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October |
September 1st |
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November/December
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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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CSA DISPLAY BOOTH |
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If you, or someone you know, has used the CSA portable
display unit in the past several months and hasn't returned
it to the CSA office, please contact Bruce Holmquist
bholmquist@simmental.com or (403) 988-8676 to make
arrangements for its return. |
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NEW YCSA BOARD CONTACTS |
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The 2007/2008
YCSA Board of Directors contact information has now been
posted on the website:
http://www.simmental.com/ycsacontacts.shtml
Here is the
Board of Directors:
YCSA
Coordinator
Katelin Wildeman
President
Stacy Young - Alberta
Vice-President
Katie Wood - Ontario
Executive Officer
Robert Godfrey - Maritimes
DIRECTORS
Jenna Holmquist - Saskatchewan
Richard Bramley - Manitoba
Francis Gagnon - Quebec
Jennie Palmer - Maritimes
CSA DIRECTOR TO YCSA
Andrew Godfrey
Look for YCSA
updates each month in this enews! |
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17TH WORLD SIMMENTAL
CONGRESS |
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A reminder that the World Simmental
Congress 2008 UK is taking place June
15th to July 1st 2008. There is a
Pre-Congress Tour & Northern Ireland
Tour from June 15th - 18th and the Main
Congress Tour from June 18th to July
1st. The early booking deadline
for a reduced rate for the WSFF Congress
in the UK is Feb. 1st 2008. For more information,
click here |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
Please note: the
next CSA Board meeting will be March 30th and 31st in
Calgary.
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2008 |
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DATE |
EVENT/SALE |
LOCATION |
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February 18, 2008 |
2nd Annual PowerPak Bull Sale |
Fort Macleod, Alberta |
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March 1, 2008 |
Power Up Bull Sale |
Olds, AB |
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March 5, 2008 |
Mar Mac Farms and Guests Simmental and Angus Bull Sale at 1:30
PM |
Mar Mac Farms, Brandon, Manitoba
(204) 728-3058
www.marmacfarms.net |
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March 8, 2008 |
Cattlemen's Choice 15th Annual Simmental Bull Sale |
Dapp, AB |
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March 15, 2008 |
Lucky Simmental Sale |
Olds Cow Palace, Olds, Alberta |
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March 29, 2008 @ 1:00
PM |
Ranchlands Bull Sale |
VJV Auction, Stavely, AB |
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH |
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“New Year's Resolution: To tolerate
fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to
take up more of my time!!” ~ James Agate |
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