CSA December 2013 Enewsletter

With the holidays fast approaching, the CSA would like to take this opportunity to wish their members, industry partners and the Simmental community all the best this holiday season. May 2014 be a year filled with happiness, joy and prosperity for all.

CSA HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

The Canadian Simmental Association Office will close at noon December 24, and re-open Monday December 30.

CSA OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Angela Senger has recently joined the CSA staff as Office Assistant/Receptionist. Angela grew up on a cattle farm east of Calgary where they raised a mostly Simmental based commercial cattle. She completed the Olds College Equine Science Business Management program and upon graduation moved back to the family farm to pursue her love of horses and agriculture. "I am very excited to become a part of the CSA team and look forward to creating relationships with its staff and members alike," says Angela.

Please join us in welcoming Angela the next time you call into the office.

CSA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

The Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) is pleased to announce the induction of a group of very influential Simmental breeders into the Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame. Ron & Carla Nolan, Markdale, ON; Barry LaBatte, Gladmar, SK; Earl Ballard, Saskatoon, SK; and Maxwell Simmentals, Viking, AB are all long time leaders within the Simmental breed and well-deserving of this honourable award.

For full Press Release click here.

DR ALLAN. A DIXON AND TREVOR VANCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The Garth Sweet Simmental Foundation (GSSF) along with the Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) are pleased to announce the 2013 recipients of the Dr. Allan Dixon and Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarships.

This year's worthy recipients of the Dr. Allan Dixon Scholarships are: Kathleen Murphy, Lacombe, Alberta; Bethany Harland, Frenchman Butte, Saskatchewan and Victoria McEldon, Millbrook, Ontario. The 2013 recipient of the Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarship is Cathryn Thompson of Calahoo, Alberta.

For full Press Release click here.

REGISTRY INFORMATION

Reminding all THE participants:

The DEADLINE to enroll your 2014 THE (Total Herd Enrollment) at the best rate is Sunday, December 15, 2013. The fee for enrollments received by this date is $22.00/head (+ tax) for Purebred and Fullblood, and $12.00/head (+ tax) for Percentage females. Online Simmental.com users benefit by saving $2/head for each Purebred and Fullblood cow enrolled through their online program. Enrollments received between December 16, 2013 and February 15, 2014 will be charged an additional $5.00/head (+ tax) enrollment fee. Cost to enroll after February 15, 2014 is $38.00/head (+ tax).

If you have any questions, please contact the CSA office toll free @ 1-866-860-6051 or 403-250-7979.

BREED IMPROVEMENT

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 or less by Canadian standards as purebred. As is regulated by the Federal government through the Animal Pedigree Act, 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 purebred.

SIMMENTAL COUNTRY NEWS

Deadline for the February Simmental Country: January 1, 2014. Contact Darryl, Jane or Margo to reserve your spot today.

Thank you Darryl

The Canadian Simmental Association and Simmental Country would like to say Thank You to Darryl Snider for his eight years of service and dedication to the Simmental Breed. Darryl has decided to pursue other interests and will be leaving his CSA position as of December 31st. Darryl has been a great asset to the CSA since he joined us in December 2005 and his personable approach to promoting the breed as well as our advertiser's programs has been very much appreciated.

Darryl will be available through the month of December and will continue working with advertisers for their marketing requirements in the January Commercial Country and February Simmental Country magazines during this time.

We thank Darryl for his contribution to the CSA and to its membership and wish him and his family the very best in the future!

What's Happening

For a listing of Simmental Events visit our Simmental Country website.

YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION NEWS

2014 YCSA National Classic - July 25-27th, Elkhorn Resort, Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba

The Manitoba Young Simmental Association is proud to be hosting the 2014 National YCSA Classic. The Classic will be held in conjunction with the Canadian Simmental Association Annual General Meeting in July. Please keep your eyes open in the New Year for the latest information, as there will be a great opportunity for some friendly competition, meeting new friends and learning new things at this event..

Semen and Embryo Donations to Benefit the National YCSA

The Young Canadian Simmental Association would like to thank the breeders for their generous donations of semen, embryos and a sports jersey, with all sale proceeds going to the YCSA program. Thank you to the Sales Management Companies who will be selling these lots at sales across the country this fall.

Thank You from the YCSA for the following donations:

Greyledge Simmentals for the embryos by Greyledge Della X TNT Top Gun R244 which were sold at the Partners for Progress Sale , Saturday, October 19th.

Bohrson Marketing Services for the doses of TCF/RCC Temptation GJ640; and

Donovandale Farms for the 3 doses of Wheatland Bull 468 P which were sold at the Royal Elite Sale, Friday, November 1st.

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Stay connected and up to date with YCSA events and results. Look for us on Facebook under Young Canadian Simmental Association. Watch for your photo from the 2013 Provincial and National Classics.

YCSA Board of Directors Contact information

Alberta YCSA News

2013 Friends Of AYCSA

A big thank you to the Arntzen families in memory of Jaron for their continued support over the years!

Congratulations to the AYCSA 2013 Scholarship winners

The Jaron Arntzen Memorial Scholarship recipient is Kyle Dodgson, and the AYCS Scholarship recipient is Cathryn Thompson. Cathryn also received the Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarship from the CSA. Congrats and Good Luck in your future endeavors

SASKATCHEWAN BEEF INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

JANUARY 22-24, 2014, SASKATOON, SK

The Canadian Simmental Association is a proud sponsor of this event.

WORLD SIMMENTAL FLECKVIEH FEDERATION WORLD CONGRESS, JULY 18-24 2014, COLUMBIA

The Asociacion Simmental - Simbrah extends an invitation to all Simmental enthusiasts to the World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation World Congress 2014 being held in Columbia this year from July 18-24th.

For full details on the Congress, schedule and fees, please click here.

CSA AGM 2014 - JULY 25-27 - SAVE THE DATE

MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jace Evan Timm

Congratulations to parents Jenna and Darrell and big sister Ava on the birth of Jace Evan Timm born on December 21. Another set of helping hands for Timm Cattle Co.

Please send any membership announcements to Margo Cartwright at [email protected].

"Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards."-- Vernon Sanders Law