CSA E-newsletter June 2007

IN THIS ISSUE

Joe Barnett Now on Team YCSA Event Information Updated Genetic Evaluation Update AGM Reminder Progeny Test Program	Online Enhancements/Updates Simmental Country Subscriptions Lots of Interest in SMARTags! Application for Registration forms (Non-THE) Quote of the Month

JOE BARNETT NOW PART OF THE TEAM
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

YCSA EVENT INFORMATION UPDATED
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. For information visit the CSA website at: http://www.simmental.com/nationalclassic.shtml and http://www.simmental.com/ycsaevents.shtml

GENETIC EVALUATION UPDATE
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
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.

SIMMENTAL COUNTRY SUBSCRIPTIONS
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 2^nd 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 1^st Class Mailing – cheque or visa/mastercard only (US Funds) $65.00 – per year (no tax) Foreign 1^st Class Mailing – visa/mastercard only (Cdn Funds) $130.00 – per year Please call the office for more information or to purchase as subscription.

LOTS OF INTEREST IN SMARTAGS!
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)
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.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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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