Author: Dalyse Robertson

Serhienko Cattle Co., Maymont, won the Edam Fall Fair pen show held October 30, 2021. There were five Charolais pens exhibited from breeders across Saskatchewan. The pen of three bulls had an average weight of 1,267lb and a 4.47 WPDA. The pen then went on to be Peoples Choice Champion over 21 Pens.

October 30, 2021 Campbellford, ON
…………………………………..Gross  Average
2 Cow/Calf Pairs                    $12,000  $6,000
2 Bred Cows                            10,500    3,500
16 Bred Heifers                        56,800    3,550
14 Heifer Calves                      39,750    2,839
1  Embryo Lot                             3,750    3,750
1 Flush                                        5,200    5,200
36 Lots                                  $128,500  $3,458

High Selling Cow Calf Pairs
Lot 5, WKL Ginger 823G, sired by Merit Roundup 9508W, bred to WDE Wrangler Maverick 32E. Sold for $3,500 to Chad Lean, Roseneath. Consigned by Langstaff Charolais, Wallaceburg.
Lot 5A, WKL Janis 823J, sired by SOS Apex Pld 139F. Sold for $2,500 to Tri-N Charolais, Lenore, MB.

Lot 6, PHL Starstruck 11F, sired by WC Milestone 5223P, bred to Cedardale Zeal 125Z. Sold for $4,100 to Francrest Frams, Wingham. Consigned by Partridge Hollow Charolais, Consecon.
Lot 6A, PHL Star Jewel 16J, sired by Melbar Captian Obvious 1C. Sold for $1,900 to Grasshopper Flats Farms, Campbellford.

High Selling Bred Cow
Lot 4, WLM Macks Gabby 45G, sired by WLM Macks Diablo 17D, bred to Blackbern Garret 20G. Sold for $4,200 to DanG Charolais, Colborne. Consigned by Macks Charolais, Campbellford.

High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 11, Annuroc Harmony 007H, sired by SVY Grizzly Pld 521C, bred to Circle Cee Legend 307A. Sold for $4,700 to Sharodon Farm, Omemee. Consigned by Macks Charolais.

High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 25, DANG Starstruck 5H, sired by HVA Fireball 662F. Sold for $6,100 to Partridge Hollow. Consigned by DanG Charolais.

High Selling Flush
Lot 1A, Flush in Prairie Cove Miss 630D, sire by TR Mr Fire Water 5792. Sold for $5,200 to Seven Quarter Circle Charolais, Czar, AB. Consigned by DanG Charolais.

Beck’s Tequila 69F, sired by Sparrows Braxton 519C with her S0S Apex 139F PLD bull calf at side, owned by Beck Farms, Lang, SK was selected Grand Champion Female at the Brandon (MB) Ag-Ex Show, October 29th. Reserve Grand Champion Female of this 27 entry BOSS show judge by Brent Stewart, Russell was MXS MEG 901G, sired by Circle Cee Legend 307A with her Turnbulls Duty-Free 358D bull calf at side, owned by Springside Farms, Airdrie, AB; Peterosa Exports, Red Deer, AB and Rancho ADE, MX. The Grand Champion Bull was SOS Pandemic 168H, sired by SOS Apex 139F PLD, owned by Springside Farms, Landaker Charolais, Brownvale, AB & Alton Century Farms, Kincardine, ON. Reserve Champion Bull was Beck’s Thread 2176J owned by Beck Farms. Complete results will be in the December Charolais Banner.

Beck Farms, Lang, SK won the $1,000 Brandon Ag Ex Bull Jackpot Show, October 27th. Beck’s Thread 2176J, sired by SOS Apex Pld 139F. The multi breed jackpot was judged by Dallas George, Shawn Airey, and Richie Joint. The Manitoba Charolais Association matched the $1,000 jackpot for overall champion bull.

Vern Spence who raised Charolais south of Ottawa, ON at Kars passed away October 11th at the age of 94. Vern was active in the Ontario Charolais scene in the 1980s and 90s. Vern retired twice in his life; first, at the age of 55, from the Federal Government to farm full-time, and then from farming at the age of 90.

Ella Stewart formerly of Lloydella Charolais of Shawville, QC passed away October 21st at the age of 94. Ella and her husband Lloyd who passed away in 2005 were early breeders of Charolais. Their son Terry raised Charolais with them and took over the farming operation.

At the Fall Finale Show, October 16 & 17th in LIndsay, ON the Grand Champion Charolais Bull and Supreme over all breeds was CRG Outta Here 954G, sired by M&M Outsider 4003 PLD, from Darren McCord, Kanata; Stanhow Farms, Shawville, QC and Oattes Charolais, Cobden.

October 16, 2021 Campbellford, ON
……………………Gross Average
1 Cow/calf Pair   $7,200 $7,200
3 Bred Cows        20,200   6,733
20 Bred Heifers  120,200   6,010
15 Heifer Calves  63,800    4,253
39 Lots             $211,400  $5,421

High Selling Cow/Calf Pair
Lot 25, Blackbern Felicity 23F, sired by Rosso Double Down 8Z, bred to Turnbull’s Equipped 216E. Sold for $3,600 to C2 Charolais, La Riviere, MB. Consigned by Blackbern Farms, Foresters Falls.
Lot 25A, Blackbern Jade 10J, sired by Turnbull’s Equipped 216E. Sold for $3,600 to Tara Olsson, Castleton.

High Selling Cow
Lot 24, Whitewater Go Go Girl 6G, bred to DC BHD Warlord F2003. Sold for $10,000 to Southland Charolais, Shaunavon, SK. Consigned by WhiteWater Livestock, Haley Station.

High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 2, Cedardale Miss 44H, sired by WC Uncharted 7328 P, bred to LT Affinity 6221 Pld. Sold for $16,000 to Oattes Charolais, Cobden. Consigned by Cedardale Charolais, Nestleton.

High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 26, Blackbern Joni 20J, sired by SCX Triumph 50B. Sold for $10,000 to Steppler Farms Ltd., Miami, MB. Consigned by Blackbern Farms.

October 15, 2021 Hanover, ON
………………….Gross Average
1 Bred Cow         $7,500 $7,500
19 Bred Heifers 119,150   6,271
18 Heifer Calves  91,100  5,061
38 Lots            $217,750 $5,730

High Selling Bred Cow
Lot 1, Medonte Starstruck 15B, sired by TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET, bred to BRCHE White Bear 8505F. Sold for $7,500 to Seven Quarter Circle Charolais, Czar, AB. Consigned by Medonte Charolais, Hillsdale

High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 8, HDT MVY Starstruck 41H, sired by PCFL Husky 110C, bred to D R Monsoon 45. Sold for $15,000 to Blackford Livestock, Streetsville. Consigned by Rollin’ Acres Charolais, Shelburne.

High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 34, EMB Uptown Girl 25J, sired by Elder’s Blackjack 788B. Sold for $10,000 to Elder Charolais, Coronach, SK. Consigned by EMB Charolais, Oro-Medonte.

Blackbern Joni 20J, sired by SCX Triumph 50B, owned by Blackbern Farm, Foresters Falls, ON was selected Grand Champion Female of the Expo Boeuf Charolais 19 head BOSS Show, October 9th in Victoriaville, QC. Judge Fawn Jackson, Chelsea, then chose CRG Miss Monte 56H, sired by TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET, from Darren McCord, Kanata, ON, as her Reserve Grand Champion Female. Grand Champion Bull and Supreme over all breeds was CRG Outta Here 954G, sired by M&M Outsider 4003 PLD, from Darren McCord, Stanhow Farms, Shawville and Oattes Charolais, Cobden, ON. Reserve Grand Champion Bull was DMC McCord Jackpot 2J, sired by CRG MR Rhinestone 2F, from Darren McCord.