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GOOD LUCK AND
BEST WISHES TO ALANA |
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For those
members who have not heard,
Alana has decided to leave CSA to seek other business
opportunities. Alana has been a tremendous ambassador for
the Simmental breed and a valuable team player within the
livestock and agriculture industry. Alana’s personal
decision opens a whole new chapter in her life with the
purchase of a franchise operation called Glamour Secrets.
Her
new 1200 square foot retail operation in NW Calgary opens
this May. (www.glamoursecrets.com)
Her last day at CSA will be March 31st.
For those of us who know Alana well, we are disappointed to
see her leave, even though she goes with our admiration and
respect for her leadership and contribution to the CSA world
and the beef industry. While
it will be a challenge to replace Alana, we have started
that process. If you know of anyone who may be qualified
and who would continue to build on the great work Alana has
done, please encourage them to apply. An overview of the
position is now posted on our website at:
http://www.simmental.com/PRmarketingad.shtml
Read Dale's entire message about Alana's leaving |
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REGIONAL
SALES REP POSITION AVAILABLE |
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The Canadian Simmental Association is seeking a dynamic and
personable professional to sell to cattle producers in
Manitoba and Saskatchewan the benefits of advertising in its
two premiere publications: Simmental Country (six issues/yr)
and Commercial Country (two issues/yr). A perfect fit would
be someone with at least two or three years relevant
experience. They would reside in the region, know the
countryside, handle themselves well and feel comfortable in
cattle circles, and have exemplary interpersonal and
customer service skills. They would also have the ability to
set and meet budget targets, network effectively and be a
positive and knowledgeable ambassador for the association.
Primary responsiblities would be servicing existing accounts
in the two provinces with some sales and trade show travel
occasionally required to other areas of the country since
these are national publications. This position would be a
key liaison with magazine production staff and one other
sales representative. Photography skills and a flair for
advising clients on marketing and ad development concepts
would be highly desirable. Remuneration will be on a
commission basis. Any interested self-starters with a
passion for face-to-face sales should send their resume,
cover letter and commission expectations by March 20, 2007
to:
Alana Lunn, Marketing Manager
Canadian Simmental Association
#13-4101 19th St. NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 7C4
alunn@simmental.com |
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CSA PROGENCY TEST
PROGRAM UPDATE |
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2006-08 calves
are hitting the ground now at Roseburn Ranches, and we are
excited and looking forward to how they turn out. Bulls
tested on the 06-08 program include YR Red Brick 7K, LRX
Black Buster 23N, and Lchmn Bodybuilder 7303F (Benchmark
Sire).
The CSA program
currently has eight bulls enrolled for the 2007-09 section
of the program and we are looking forward to the upcoming
breeding season.
The Progeny Test
Program will provide an invaluable source of carcass data
for Simmental breeders which, when combined with our growing
ultrasound database, will help position members to target
the commercial industry with their genetics. |
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IMPORTANT REGISTRY INFORMATION |
THE Billing (1st installment):
Just a reminder to Total Herd Enrollment (THE)
participants that the first installment billing is fast
approaching. Enrollment fees will be invoiced April 1st. For
members with a credit card on file at the CSA office, fees
will automatically be billed to your credit card.
Credit Card Authorization:
Please contact the CSA office if the particulars
pertaining to your credit card have changed (e.g. card
number, expiry date, etc.). This will allow your
registration and transfer papers to be printed and mailed
without being delayed.
Do your Herd Sires have DNA?
Now’s the time to make sure all your natural service sires
have been DNA tested. If you have purchased any bulls
recently, it is your responsibility to ensure they have DNA
on file in accordance to CSA bylaws.
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 down the road, please make sure your bull is
or can be parentage verified. By “can be”, do both the sire
and dam have DNA on file?? A good practice is to pull hair
on your cow herd when they go through the chute. 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.
Canadian Simmental Association
Bylaws: Can be found on our website at:
http://www.simmental.com/bylaws.shtml |
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MARKETING REPORT |
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Bull sales are in
full swing and once again Simmental bulls are bringing top
dollar. Congratulations to all Simmental breeders for
providing the commercial industry with the right type of
Simmental genetics to work in their programs. A tip for all
bull sellers: Be sure to follow-up with all of your bull
buyers with a personal thank-you, either a note, a phone
call or perhaps a gift subscription to the Simmental
Country. Personal follow-up with your customers allows you
the opportunity to show your appreciation to them as well as
potentially learn more about them and their program.
Remember the cattle business is a people business!
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STAFF
ARTICLE SERIES IN SIMMENTAL COUNTRY |
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CSA is starting an
article series on members of the CSA team starting in the
April/May issue of Simmental Country. The first
profile will be on Breed Improvement Co-ordinator Sean
McGrath. We hope you'll enjoy learning more about the
team of resources you have available to you, their
tremendous talents and projects they have in store to help
you make your operations even more successful.
Make sure you're getting Simmental
Country! When you purchase a business card size ad in
Simmental Country for $365 (that's only $1/day!) you receive a free subscription to the
magazine. How can you go wrong? Marketing to 1,750
subscribers ten times a year and staying abreast of all
Simmental happenings! Who could ask for more?
Click here for more info |
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PUREBRED RISK ASSESSMENT PROJECT (PBRA) UPDATE |
The CSA is a
participant and partner in the PBRA project. An update was
released February 22nd and we wanted to ensure the
information is communicated to members.
Update Handout
Commercial Cow-Calf Customer Survey
Member-Producer Survey
Individuals who wish to receive notification directly from
CBBC when PBRA project updates are posted to the CBBC
website - please ask to be added to our PBRA Update Alert
email list by emailing us:
info@canadianbeefbreeds.com or calling: 403.730.0350
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NEWS RELEASE: POLICY FOCUS – IT'S TIME TO IMPLEMENT CHANGE |
Guelph,
ON (March 1, 2007) The George Morris
Centre, The Canadian Agri-Food Policy
Institute, The Canadian Federation of
Agriculture, Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada, The Institute of Agri-Food
Policy Innovation. What do we have in
common? First and foremost, we are all
interested in ensuring that agricultural
policies benefit those working in the
sector. Further to that, we have all
conducted analyses of current policies
and, either at a provincial or national
level, we are all working to gain
insight from those in the sector, those
affected by policy.
Read full news release
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DO YOU HAVE YOUR
SMARTAGS? |
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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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CALENDAR OF EVENTS/SALES |
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March 16 |
Porter Ranches Bull Sale, Duffield, AB |
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Place Your Bet Bull Sale, Veteran, AB |
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Northern Alliance Bull Sale, Spiritwood, SK |
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March 17 |
Lucky 22nd Annual Bull Sale, Olds, AB |
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Four L Simmentals “Workin’ Genes Bull Sale”, Grande
Prairie, AB |
March 18
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Better Beef Brand Bull Sale, Brandon, MB |
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March 18 & 19 |
Regina Bull Show & Sale, Exhibition Park, Regina, SK |
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March 19 |
Blushrose, Kulyk, Kuzio, North Creek Simmentals 3rd
Annual Bull Sale, Lloydminster, SK |
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March 20 |
Transcon’s Red Deer Select Simmental Bull Sale, Red
Deer, AB |
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Prairie Partners Meat and Muscle Bull Sale, Killareney
Auction Mart. Killarney, MB |
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March 21 |
14th Annual Adair Bull & Heifer Sale, Lazy Diamond A
Simmentals, Provost, AB |
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March 22 |
Muirhead Cattle Co. Simmental & Angus Bull Sale, Prince
Albert, SK |
More sales here |
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IMPORTANT MEMBER DATES |
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Just a note to let
members know CSA's Annual General Meeting will be held
Saturday, August 4, 2007 in Ottawa, Ontario. Look for information about the meeting in
upcoming enewsletters. |
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH |
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If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if
we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would
not be so welcome.
Anne Bradstreet |
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