Author: Dalyse Robertson

Ryan Nesbitt, Nestleton was elected president of the Ontario Charolais Association at their Annual General Meeting held March 4 in Peterborough.

2017 OCA Board of Directors-Back Row (L to R): Evan Moyer, Arthur; Jim Baker, Stayner (Past President); Josh Taylor, Dunsford; Ryan Briggs, Oro-Medonte; Frank Degurse, Komoka; Kurtis Black, Haley Station
Front Row (L to R): Shane Cramp, Hillsdale (1st Vice President); Sherry Baker, Madoc (2nd Vice President); Ryan Nesbitt, Nestleton (President), Doris Aitken, Mount Forest (Secretary/Treasurer) absent: Emily Bromley, Renfrew

March 14, 2017 Moosomin, SK
…………………………Gross Average
3 Two Year Old Bulls $13,200 $4,400
27 Yearling Bulls       151,800   5,622
30 Lots                   $165,000 $5,500

High Selling Yearling Bull
Lot 3, McTavish End Game 81D, sired by Pleasant Dawn Magnum 49Y. Sold for $12,000 to Wendt & Murray Farms, Lloydminster, AB.

March 10, 2017 Lethbridge, AB
…………………………..Gross    Average
25 Two Year Old Bulls  $144,950 $5,998

High Selling Bull
Lot 19, KRW SUPERSTITION 19C, sired by CML Superstition 13Z. Sold for $9,000.

March 11, 2017 Clyde, AB
……………………..……….Gross     Average
29 3/4 Two Year Old Bulls  $176,400  $5,928
18 3/4 Yearling Bulls             88,700    4,731
48 1/2 Bulls                      $258,500  $5,275

High Selling Two Year Old Bull
Lot 29, SVCH BAR CODE 8C, sired by WR Wrangler W601. Sold for $9,000 to Maple Leaf Charolais, Millet and Ross Lake Charolais, Stettler. Consigned by Spruce View Charolais, Andrew.

High Selling Yearling Bull
Lot 37, ANJOU DELON 609D, sired by Anjou Yorick 198Y. Sold for $10,900 to Wendt and Murray Farms, Lloydminster. Consigned by Valanjou Charolais, Clyde.

March 11, 2017 Moose Jaw, SK
…………………………..Gross Average
12 Two Year Old Bulls $73,000 $6,083
53 Yearling Bulls         325,500   6,142
65 Lots                     $398,500 $6,131

High Selling Yearling Bulls
Lot 12, LAE Diesel 624D, sired by Sparrows Landmark 963W. Sold for $14,000 to Poplar Bluff Stock Farm, Chauvin, AB.

Lot 3, LAE Defender 607D, sired by Circle Cee Legend 307A. Sold for $13,000 to Cedardale Charolais, Nestleton, ON.

March 7,2017 Provost,AB
……………………Gross     Average
22 Yearling Bulls  $149,450 $6,794

High Selling Bull
Lot 35D, WJS DONERITE 35D, sired by JDF Bartender 25B. Sold for $10,900 to XXX Farms, Kitscoty.

March 10, 2017 Vanscoy, SK
…………………….Gross  Average
58 Yearling Bulls $563,750 $9,719

High Selling Bulls
Lot 1, Sparrows Amaro 652D, sired by Winn Mans Skaggs 663X. Sold for $30,500 to Legacy Charolais, Botha, AB.

Lot 35, Sparrows Cascade 608D, sired by LT Blue Value 7903 ET. Sold for $25,500 to Creeks Edge Land & Cattle Co., Yellow Creek.

Lot 13, Sparrow Barbato 643D, sired by Winn Mans Skaggs 663X. Sold for $23,000 to Diamond W Charolais, Hudson Bay.

March 3, 2017 Innisfail, AB
………………………………Gross    Average
22 Two Year Old Bulls   $125,350    $5,697
86 Yearling Bulls             447,700     5,170
108 Bulls                        573,050     5,306

200  doses of the old Irish bull Conagher Darius at Alta Genetics. For more information contact Rob Wills UK Sire Services rob.wills@uksireservices.com

February 24, 2017 Ponoka, AB
………………………….Gross Average
3 Mature Bulls           .$17,950 $5,983
32 Two Year Old Bulls 191,300   5,978
16 3/4 Yearling Bulls     68,700   4,101
51 3/4 Lots               $277,950 $5,371

High Selling Two Year Old Bulls
Lot 45, Maple Leaf Major 5116C, sired by Maple Leaf Major 52X. Sold for $12,500 to Dave Shand, Delia. Consigned by Maple Leaf Ranch, Falon.

Lot 38, Maple Leaf Sisteron 582C, sired by Maple Leaf Sisteron 2141Z. Sold for $11,000 to Norway Valley Farm, Heinsburg & Maple Leaf Charolais, Millet. Consigned by Maple Leaf Ranch.