Springside Farms, Airdrie, AB won the $50,000 FarmFair Players Club Champion Bull Calf Futurity, November 8th in Edmonton. SOS Apex Pld 139F, sired by LT Ledger 0332 P was the bull winning the vote count from the over 40 participants judging the show with 25 bull calves being shown in six splits.
Neil W. Dennis of Redvers, SK, beloved husband of Barbara Dennis and father of Brad, Boyd and Neila passed away Sunday, November 4th at the age of 69 years. Neil and Barb were Sunnybrae Charolais and for many years were members of the SE Sask Breeders group. A Celebration of Neil’s life will be held at Wawota Town Hall, Wawota, Monday, November 12th at 12:00 noon
MVY Caous 64D, sired by TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET, owned by Rollin’ Acres Charolais, Shelburne, Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle, Ripley & McAvoy Charolais, Arelee, SK was named Supreme Champion Bull at the 2018 Toronto Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November 4th in Toronto, ON. Winning the Supreme Champion Female honours over all breeds was CRG Princess Valentine 42D, sired by TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET and her bull calf sired by M & M Outsider 4003 PLD, exhbited by Oattes Cattle Co, Cobden.
Medonte Starstruck 6E, sired by XAL Custom Made 1C, exhibited by Fergus Family Charolais, Amaranth was the Grand Champion Female at the Toronto (ON) BOSS Show, November 2nd. Reserve Grand Champion of this 78 entry show, judged by Scott and Paula Cornish, Indian River was WSS Ferris Wheel 855F, sired by SOS Hooey Pld 27D from Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle, Ripley, BZBT Cattle Co., Melanathon & Rollin’ Acres Charolais, Shelburne. Grand Champion Bull was MVY Caous 64D, sired by TR PZC Mr Turton 0794 ET, owned by Rollin’ Acres Charolais, Dudgeon-Snobelen Land & Cattle & McAvoy Charolais, Arelee, SK. Reserve Grand Champion Bull was Moyer’s Ferdinand 2F, sired by MCF Bohannon 305A and exhibited by Moyer Cattle Co., Arthur.
McCaw Pandora 4E, sired by Grant’s Anchor 311A, exhibited by Wacy McCaw Livestock, Whitewood, SK and Diamond R Stock Farm, Wawota, SK was selected Grand Champion Female at Manitoba Ag-Ex BOSS Show, Brandon (MB) October 25th. Reserve Grand Champion Female of this 43 entry show, judged by Blaine & Shannon Brost, Irvine, AB was TWN Farmgirl 6F, sired by HRJ Deja Vu 654D from Sunblade Charolais, Foxwarren. Grand Champion Bull was Elder’s Honcho 72E, sired by Elder’s Blackjack 788B and exhibited by Elder Charolais, Coronach, SK. Reserve Grand Champion Bull was High Bluff Fleetwood 80F, sired by CJC Symbol B1067P from High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis.
Mariah Mitchell, Armstrong, BC had the Reserve Grand Champion steer at the Okanagan Stock Show and Sale in Armstrong in July with a Charcross steer. Judged by Jim & Leona Wright of Chilliwack the steer weighed 1,350 lb and sold for $6.50/lb to Associated Ready Mix, Armstrong.
October 8, 2018 Indian River, ON
…………………….Gross Average
7 Cow/calf Pairs $35,400 $5,057
6 Bred Cows 20,000 3,333
3 Bred Heifers 5,700 1,900
3 Heifer Calves 6,450 2,150
19 Lots $67,550 $3,555
4 Embryos $1,800 $450
5 Doses Semen $790 $158
Total Sale Gross $70,140
High Selling Cow/Calf Pair
Lot 57, JSR Lucy 3B, sired by HTA Vegas 134Y, bred to CWW Double Take 291D. Sold for $7,250 to Southview Farm, Courtice.
Lot 57A, M&L Freedom 3F, sired by M&L Watcher 681W. Sold for $4,750 to Eric Trepanier, Fassett, QC
High Selling Bred Cow
Lot 58, M&L Lucy 3D, sired by XAL Fire Up 5A, bred to M&L Jugurtha 231D. Sold for $4,600 to Armsview Charolais, Newburgh.
High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 69, M&L Ms Casanova 75E, sired by High Bluff Casanova 13C. Sold for $2,900 to Mack’s Charolais, Campbellford.
ONL Miss Allie 6D, sired by JIL Thunder Roll 69Z with her Reese Duke 239D heifer calf at side, exhibited by Daines Cattle and O’Neill Livestock, Red Deer County was selected as Grand Champion Female at Olds, AB Fall Classic (BOSS) show October 5th. The Reserve Champion Female of this 34 entry show judged by Craig Wilgenbusch, Halbrite, SK, was SOS Autumn Day 56E, sired by SOS Home Grown 15C, exhibited by Springside Farms, Airdrie. The Grand Champion Bull was Sharodon Double Vision 1D, sired by Cedardale Zeal 125Z, owned by Kay R Land and Cattle, Waskatenau, Elders Charolais, Coronach, SK, Sharodon Charolais, ON, Thomas Ranch and Polzin Cattle, SD. The Reserve Champion Bull was Elder’s Daunte 36D an Elder’s Blackjack 788B son, exhibited by Vikse Family Farm, Donalda.
October 6, 2018 Stayner, ON
…………………… .Gross Average
14 Cow/calf Pairs $101,350 $7,239
11 Bred Cows 35,600 3,236
5 Bred Heifers 22,250 4,450
1 Mature Bull 4,500 4,500
31 Lots $163,700 $5,281
138 Doses of Semen $6,550 $47/dose
1 Embryo Lot $1,000 $200/embryo
Total Gross $171,230
High Selling Cow/calf Pair
Lot 28, Gerrard Evetta 41D, sired by SVY Blitz 125Y, bred to Cornerview Dashboard 39D. Sold for $5,300 to Cockburn Farms, Iroquois Falls.
Lot 28A, Sunrise Fame 31F, sired by PH Persona 153A. Sold for $3,800 to Larry Greer, Norland.
High Selling Bred Heifer
Lot 21, Sunrise Eden 19E, sired by Cedardale Zeal 125Z, bred to PZC Bottoms Up 5011. Sold for $8,250 to Sunrise Charolais II, Stayner.
High Selling Herdbull
Lot 31, Sunrise Sunburst 21Y, sired by LT Bluegrass 4017 P. Sold for $4,500 to Bar H Charolais, Grenfell, SK.
September 29, 2018 Campbellford, ON
………………………..Gross Average
22 Cow/calf Pairs $94,025 $4,274
8 Bred Cows 19,150 2,394
26 Bred Heifers 64,950 2,498
56 Lots $178,125 $3,180
1 Embryo Lot $2,500 $500/embryo
210 Doses of Semen $12,485 $59/dose
Total Gross $193,110
High Selling Cow/calf Pair
Lot 59, Kirlene Havana Joy 10B, sired by Land O’Lakes Havana 3U, bred to Land O’Lakes Tautus 14C. Sold for $5,200 to Acadia Ranching, Acadia Valley, AB.
Lot 59A, Land O’ Lakes Joy 1F, sired by LT Ledger 0332 P. Sold for $2,900 to Dan Hulton, Wolfe Island.
High Selling Bred Heifers
Lot 37, DYLN Dre 22D, sired by Land O’ Lakes Budsmydad 7B, bred to LT Affinity 6221 Pld. Sold for $4,000 to Dale Lazier, Shannonville.
Lot 15, DYLN Denali 13D, sired by JWX Waters Edge 3A, bred to Land O’ Lakes Curly 5C. Sold for $4,000 to Lady Fane Charolais, Crapaud, PE.
Lot 60, DYLN Joy 15E, sired by Land O’ Lakes Tautus 14C, bred to LT Affinity 6221 Pld. Sold for $4,000 to Terry Creek Charolais, Baltimore.
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