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CSA Contacts
#13, 4101-19th St. NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7C4
Tel: 1 (866) 860-6051
Tel: (403) 250-7979
Fax: (403) 250-5121
General Manager
Office Manager
Industry & Member Services Representative
YCSA & CSA Programs Coordinator
Registry & Member Services
Reception & Member Services
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Simmental Country
(403) 988-8676
Industry & Member Services Representative
(403) 559-6595
Eastern Sales
(519) 317-5263
(403) 250-5255 |
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Board of Directors
President
Second Vice-President
Directors |
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Provincial
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Canadian Simmental Association Enewsletter |
IMPORTANT DATE TO REMEMBER:
DNA samples must be received by Delta Genomics Centre no later than November 30, 2014 to qualify for the Genotype Incentive Program.
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WORLD SIMMENTAL FLECKVIEH FEDERATION GOLDEN BOOK AWARD PRESENTED TO SEMEX BEEF
The Canadian Simmental Association was pleased to honor Semex Beef of Guelph, Ontario with the prestigious World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation (WSFF) Golden Book Award during the recent Canadian National Simmental show which was held at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario. The WSFF Golden Book Award is presented by the Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) to honor individuals or organizations who have contributed to the expansion and growth of the Simmental breed and are also leaders in the development of international trade of Canadian Simmental genetics.
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CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME AWARD PRESENTED TO LA FERME BISCHOF
The Canadian Simmental Association was pleased to induct La Ferme Bischof, Quebec into the CSA Hall of Fame on October 11, 2014, during the Simmental Show at Expo Boeuf held in Victoriaville, Quebec.
The CSA Hall of Fame Award is given to past or present CSA members who have contributed to the expansion and growth of the Simmental breed, and who are leaders not only within the Association but also within the entire beef industry and their community. Inductees are nominated by their fellow breeders and recognized for their involvement in their provincial association and their contribution to the Canadian Simmental Association.
It is with sadness that the CSA learned the news of the passing of Diane Bischof on Thursday, November 6, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Diane's passion and joie-de-vivre will be missed by all who knew her. Our condolences go to her mother, Claire, family and friends.
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REGISTRY INFORMATION
Enrolling Partnership-owned Dams:
Partnership-owned Dams do not print on the pre-printed Female Enrollment forms. Nor will they show up under the "My Pre-Posting Inventory - 2015" listing for our Online participants.
Please remember to email the animal ID to the Registry staff prior to the December 15th deadline. They will then manually enroll the partnership-owned Dam(s) for you and they will be included in the first installment billing that is generated on April 1, 2015.
Credit Card Users:
Please ensure your credit card information is current in the office. If your card expires or you change numbers, please contact the office so we can continue to process all your work with no delays.
Online.Simmental.com users are required to keep a credit card on file with the CSA, or maintain a credit balance of $500 on account.
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SIMMENTAL SOURCE DIRECTORY
We regret to inform you that we have decided not to continue with this marketing initiative this year. We have not received the participation that we expected from our members to create an end product that all advertisers would be proud of. Thank you to those who committed to this project.
UPCOMING MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
In planning your marketing for Spring 2015, we encourage you to consider the January Simmental Country, February Simmental Country and Spring Simmental Country magazines. These provide excellent opportunities to promote your program and thank your buyers. Contact Kelly, Jane or Margo to book your space today.
ADVERTISING CONTRACTS
When planning your 2015 advertising, we would like you to consider the Advertising Contracts available for Simmental Country. These contracts offer free pages of advertising, business card advertising, sales reporting and subscriptions. Contact Kelly or Jane to discuss the contract that is best for your marketing needs.
PHOTOS
The Simmental Country is always looking for photos for the front cover of our magazine and to use in promotional purposes. If you have photos you would like to share, please send them to Margo.
What's Happening
Deadline for January Commercial Country - December 1st.
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YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION NEWS
THANK YOU
The YCSA members would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of the volunteers, sponsors, parents, friends and members for making 2014 another great year for the YCSA program.
ANNUAL SEMEN FUNDRAISER
The YCSA is holding their 2nd Annual Semen Fundraiser. Thanks to the generous donations from Simmental breeders there will be lots of semen auctioned off at various sales across the country. Funds raised will go towards the YCSA Program. Click here to view the Semen donations on offer.
CREATION OF YCSA COMMITTEE
During the recent CSA Board of Directors meetings, a YCSA Subcommittee has been established to review the recommendations from the YCSA Review that was conducted earlier this year. Blair McRae will chair this committee. Thank you to all who have shared their thoughts on the YCSA Review and the program.
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FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to Ryley Noble, Lloydminster, SK who received the inaugural Friends of the Canadian Simmental Foundation Scholarship. Ryley is currently attending Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.
Congratulations to Mariah Wotten, Sophie Wotten and Andie Hadway, the recipients of the Dr. Allen A Dixon Scholarships; and to Kyle Dodgson, Sangudo, AB, the recipient of the Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarship.
For complete Media Release click here.
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WESTERN CANADIAN COW-CALF PRODUCTIVITY SURVEY
This survey was first conducted in Alberta in the late 1980s, with a second survey in 1998/99. It is now being expanded to western Canada through a combined effort involving representatives from the provincial producer associations, Provincial Agriculture specialists, the Beef Cattle Research Council, Canfax and the Western Beef Development Centre.
The survey asks questions about your operation and your management and marketing practices as they relate to your 2014 calf crop, starting with breeding in 2013 and ending with weaning of your 2014-born calves.
The results of this survey will be used in a number of ways:
- Offer historical comparison with previous study findings to determine how the industry has changed given that the last time this survey was conducted was 16 years ago;
- Guide extension and research efforts;
- Validate anecdotal evidence on production matters;
- Identify which management practices are linked to strong production performance;
- Generate an updated set of production benchmarks for the cow-calf industry.
The survey is 58 questions in length and is estimated to take between 30 and 45 minutes to complete. The deadline for participation is February 28, 2015.
Participants have the option to provide contact information to receive a complimentary report of their production benchmarks in comparison with regional, provincial and/or herdsize benchmarks, or to remain anonymous. Aggregated anonymous survey results will be shared beginning in the spring of 2015.
The survey can be completed online here. A pdf may be downloaded from that link as well. Hard copies are also available from the ABP office or the provincial contacts listed on the survey.
Your participation in this survey is critical, as ABP need to ensure they have enough numbers to accurately gauge industry benchmarks and trends.
For more information contact Karen Schmid, Beef Production Specialist, Alberta Beef Producers.
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