KAY-R Annabelle 100J, sired by WCR Commissioner 593 P, exhibited by KAY-R Charolais, Waskatenau, AB, was selected Champion Open Heifer and Supreme Champion Heifer of the Junior Show at the Heartland Cattleman’s Classic held February 5th and 6th in Stettler, AB.
The Grand Champion Pen of 3 Bulls at the Canadian Bull Congress January 22nd in Camrose, AB were two sons of Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D and a son of SOS Apex PLD 139F, exhibited by Springside Farms, Airdrie. There were 8 pens shown. SOS Timber Pld 88J, a January 21st son of SOS Apex Pld 139F was selected Grand Champion Ranchers Choice Bull, exhibited by Springside Farms. The 37 entry show was judged by Stephen Cholak, Lamont, Amy Wenstob, Strome and Garner Deobald, Hodgeville, SK.
Garry William Kelly of Marmora, ON passed away January 15th at the age of 79. A Charolais enthusiast for over 25 years he liked his Full French cattle with many bought from Patton Charolais. He is survived by his wife Marjorie, children Kim Millard (Tim) and Jeff Kelly (Rebecca) along with five grandchildren.
A reception will be held on Friday, January 21st from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, January 22nd from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the McConnell Funeral Home, 9 Bursthall St, Marmora. Due to Covid restrictions, a funeral and celebration of Garry’s life will take place at a later date.
Charolais Charbray International Virtual Show Swept by Canada
To build inter-country business during a pandemic, Charolais Charbray International held a Virtual Show. It consisted of three divisions: French, Purebred and Charbray and saw participation from France, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Estonia, and Columbia.
Each division of the show was judged by three renowned judges. The total of nine judges came from eight countries. There was also a People’s Choice category that lasted 10 days. The general population participated by voting in the poll through Facebook or www.CharolaisInternational.com.
Division: Purebred – Judged by Jimmy Wilson, Scotland; Robert Williams, USA; Lee & Dawn Wilson, Canada
Grand Champion Purebred Bull sponsored by Charolais Charbray Herdbook of Mexico
HIGH BLUFF JJ 85J, High Bluff Stock Farm, Canada
Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Bull sponsored by Charolais Society of Australia
DS PROVIDENCIA H22, Ganaderia Laprovidencia, Mexico
Grand Champion Purebred Female sponsored by Davis Rairdan International
STEPPLER GABBY 546H (P), Steppler Farms Ltd., Canada
Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Female sponsored by Davis Rairdan International
TALUTULU MUUSIKA A, Talu Ja Tulu Oü, Estonia
Division: Full French – Judged by David Benson, United Kingdom; David Bondfield, Australia; Hugo Retailleau, France
Grand Champion Full French Bull sponsored by Charolais Charbray Herdbook of Mexico
SEX SYMBOL, Gaec Micaud, France
Reserve Grand Champion Full French Bull sponsored by Herd Book of France
MONTBLANC, Elevage Vannier, France
Grand Champion Full French Female sponsored by Herd Book of France
MARTINIQUE, Gaec Clame-Andriot, France
Reserve Grand Champion Full French Female sponsored by Canadian Charolais Association
EMA Z MOKRÝŠOVA, Leoš Slavík, Czech Republic
Division: Charbray – Judged by Maury Dorta De Souza Junior, Brazil; John Mercer, Australia; Ing. José Manuel (Pepe) Medina Chapa, Mexico
Grand Champion Charbray Bull sponsored by Charolais Charbray Herdbook of Mexico
WATTLEBRAY PIN UP, Trevor and Lolita Ford, Australia
Reserve Grand Champion Charbray Bull sponsored by the American International Charolais Association
MJM JUST DO IT E3073, Arnulfo De La Garza Montemayor, Mexico
Grand Champion Charbray Female sponsored by American International Charolais Association
RFG LEONA-SM 305-5 CHY, Ing. Reynaldo Farias de la Garza, Mexico
Reserve Grand Champion Charbray Female sponsored by American International Charolais Association
MGE ROSITA 1502/918, Juan Manuel Garza Montemayor, Mexico
People’s Choice Bull sponsored by Canadian Charolais Association
The People’s Choice Bull Champion from each division competed for the aggregate. These were French: MONTBLANC, Elevage Vannier, France; Purebred: HIGH BLUFF JJ 85J, High Bluff Stock Farm, Canada and WATTLEBRAY PIN UP, Trevor and Lolita Ford, Australia. Canada prevailed with HIGH BLUFF JJ 85J, exhibited by High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis, Manitoba.
People Choice Female sponsored by Charolais Society of Australia
The People’s Choice Female Champion from each division competed for the aggregate. These were French: EMA Z MOKRÝŠOVA, Leoš Slavík, Czech Republic; Purebred: STEPPLER GABBY 546H, Steppler Farms Ltd., Canada, and Charbray: RFG LEONA-MG80505 CHY, Ing. Reynaldo Farias de la Garza, Mexico. Canada prevailed again, completing the sweep with STEPPLER GABBY 546H, Steppler Farms Ltd., Miami, Manitoba.
December 19, 2021 Saskatoon, SK
……………………………..Gross Average
1 Bull $30,000$30,000
1 Cow/Calf Pair 21,000 21,000
8 Bred Heifers 172,500 21,562
11 Heifer Calves 119,000 10,818
20 1/3 Lots $342,500 $16,847
5 Embryo Lots (17 eggs) 34,400 2,024
1 Pick of the Herd Flush 11,000 11,000
2 Semen Lots (100 doses) 23,500 11,750
1 Pregnant Recipient 10,500 10,500
High Selling Bull
Lot 1, BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET, sired by M&M Outsider 4003 PLD. Sold full possession, 1/3 Canadian semen interest for $30,000 to Heritage View Cattle. Consigned by Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw, AB.
High Selling Cow/Calf Pair
Lot 16A, HKS Ms Lois 57G, sired by WCR Commissioner 593P. Sold for $13,500 to CasBar Farms, Blaine Lake. Consigned by Howe Coulee Charolais, Moose Jaw.
Lot 16B, HKS Ms Lois 6J, sired by Whitecap Embargo 7E. Sold for $7,500 to Phillips Farms Charolais, Estevan.
High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 19, Miss Prairie Cove 44H, sired by CCC WC Resource 417 P, bred to BRCHE White Bear 8505 Pld ET. Sold for $38,000 to Longview Cattle Co., Grenfell. Consigned by Prairie Cove Charolais.
High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 5, Miss W2 Juliette 13J, sired by DR Revelation 467. Sold for $32,000 to Greg Peck, Maryland, USA.
December 16, 2021 Stettler, AB
………………………………… Gross Average
68 Cow/Calf Pairs $1,287,800 $18,938
97 Bred Cows 792,000 8,165
59 Bred Heifers 512,750 8,691
6 Heifer Calves 77,500 12,971
230 Lots $2,670,050 $11,609
25 Embryo Lots (109 eggs) $141,300 $1,296
25 Semen Lots (418 straws)$41,300 $99
High Selling Cow/Calf Pairs
Lot 3, SOS Desirae PLD 7F, sired by Winn Mans Chavez 826Y, bred to Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $55,000 to Alton Century Farms, Lucknow, ON.
Lot 3A, SOS Desirae PLD 141J, sired by Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $35,000 to Austin Grevo, Topeka, KS.
Lot 12, TMJF Alisa 401A, sired by SVY Kaboom PLD 7113T, bred to Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $27,000 to Harvie Ranching, Olds & Wilgenbusch Charolais, Halbrite, SK.
Lot 12A, SOS Julep PLD 62J, sired by Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $25,000 to W2 Farms, Leroy, SK.
High Selling Bred Cow
Lot 21, SOS Lip Gloss 86G, sired by Cedardale Zeal 125Z, bred to Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D. Sold for $30,000 to Border Ridge Farms Inc., Hilda.
High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 236, SOS Empress 129H, sired by Elder’s Chancellor 8019F, bred to SOS Apex PLD 139F. Sold for $16,000 to Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel, BC.
High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 251A, PJP SOS Beyond Words 21J, sired by TR MR Fire Water 5792R ET. Sold for $22,000 to Rancho ADE, MX.
Barbara Ann (Sally) Bateman of Madoc, ON died suddenly on Monday, December 6, 2021, in her 83rd year. Predeceased by brother Robert and wife Audrey (Devolin). She is survived by siblings Ray (Elizabeth) and Arlene. Sally was active in Land O’Lakes Charolais for the past 35 years. Cremation has taken place and a private family service was held.
December 15, 2021 Miami, MB
………………………Gross Average
4 Cow/Calf Pairs $96,000 $24,000
1 Bred Cow 3,000 3,000
39 Bred Heifers 238,400 6,113
4 Heifer Calves 20,100 5,025
1 Embryo 9,500 9,500
49 Lots $367,000 $7,490
High Selling Cow/Calf Pair
Lot 1, Steppler Miss 52G, sired by Pro-Char Winchester 6D, bred to Elder’s Houlio 4H. Sold for $45,000 to Sarah Gilbraith, St Claude.
Lot 1A, Steppler Miss 245J, sired by Pro-Char Argo 107F. Sold for $6,000 to Pro-Char Charolais, Glenevis, AB.
High Selling Bred Cow
Lot 4, Steppler Miss 471G, sired by Sparrows Hacienda 407B, bred to Balamore Driftwood 196D. Sold for $3,000 to Hunter Charolais, Roblin.
High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 11, Steppler Miss 252H, sired by Cays Full House 22E, bred to WC Whiplash 8298 P. Sold for $12,000 to Harcourt Charolais, Quill Lake, SK.
High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 6, Steppler Scarlet 178J, sired by Steppler Axel 320G. Sold for $5,800 to KCH Charolais, Rapid City.
December 11, 2021 Red Deer, AB
…………………….. Gross Average
1 Bred Cow $7,000 $7,000
11 Bred Heifers $87,900 $7,991
32 Heifer Calves $197,850 $6,183
44 Lots $292,750 $6,653
2 Flushes $16,600 $8,300
2 Embryo Lots (6) $8,700 $1,450
High Selling Bred Cow
Lot 22, RCRZ Affinitess 13G, sired by LT Affinity 6221 PLD, bred to BRCHE White Bear 8505. Sold for $7,000 to Spring Hill Cattle Inc., Nanton. Consigned by Rocky Coulee Ranch, Airdrie.
High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 3, Miss Prairie Cove 10H, sired by M&M Outsider 4003 PLD, bred to M6 Bells & Whistles 258 P. Sold for $20,500 to Eagle Valley Farms, Sundre. Consigned by Prairie Cove Charolais, Bashaw.
High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 4, Miss Prairie Cove 1227J, sired by M&M Outsider 4003 PLD. Sold for $20,000 to C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB. Consigned by Prairie Cove Charolais.
HRJ The Judge 111J, a January 12th son of HRJ Fan Favourite 804F, from Johnson Charolais, Barrhead was chosen as this years Champion at the Alberta Select single bull show, December 11th, Red Deer, AB. The Reserve Champion of this 21 entry show was FLC Warrior 7J, a January 10th son of MVY Gus 20G, shown by Fleming Livestock Corp., Winfield.
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