Donna Ross, Coronach was elected President of the Saskatchewan Charolais Association at their Annual General Meeting held June 8th in Moose Jaw, SK. Carey Weinbender, Canora was elected 1st Vice-President, Greg Gilliland, Carievale 2nd Vice-President and Orland Walker sits as Past President. A complete report will be in the August issue of the Charolais Banner.
Brent Saunders, Markdale, ON was elected President of the Canadian Charolais Association at their Annual General Meeting held June 7th in Moose Jaw, SK. John Wilgenbusch, Halbrite was elected 1st Vice-President with Brian Coughlin, Cobden, ON taking the 2nd Vice-President postion. Wade Beck, Lang sits as Past President. A complete report will be in the August issue of the Charolais Banner.
A 1,350 lb. tan Charcross steer from Tomina Jackson, Inglis, MB won the 43rd Annual Roblin and District 4-H Livestock Show. Judged by Austen Anderson this son of HBSF Express 77X topped 17 steers and sold for $3.05/lb to Roblin Farms Services and Mitchell’s Pharmacy, Roblin.
We would like to have all the Grand Champions at the Regional 4-H shows that are Charolais influenced for our news page and Fall Connection. Females or steers forward a high quality picture and all the information to charolaisbanner@gmail.com.
A Charolais sired silver steer from Larissa Rutten, Wawota, SK was selected Grand Champion over 42 steers at the Whitewood Regional 4-H show June 1st. Judged by Brent Stewart this April 9th, 1,220 lb. steer sold for $2.50/lb. to the Whitewood Auction Mart.
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Charolais Association is pleased to announce Kelly Carson as their new General Manager. Kelly comes to the CCA from the World Professional Chuckwagon Association. He brings with him a diverse background including experience in the beef industry and also with breed associations. The staff and directors of the CCA look forward to working with Kelly Carson for the betterment of the Association and the Charolais breed.
April 29, 2013 Asbestos, QC
……………………..Gross Average
22 Yearling Bulls $41,475 $1,885
High Selling Bulls
FBE Zamak 10Z, sired by Vizir. Sold for $2,600 to Fernand Talbot, Stoke. Consigned by Ferme Bernier et Freres Enr, St-Eugene.
KCM Silver Bullet 212Z, sired by JWX Silver Bullet 524W. Sold for $2,600 to Alain Turgeon, St Jean de Brebeuf. Consigned by Martin Charolais, St. Brieux, SK.
April 13, 2013 Campbellford, ON
…………………….Gross Average
30 Yearling Bulls $77,700 $2,590
High Selling Bull
Lot 26, M & L Merit 9Z, sired by Merit Roundup 9508W. Sold for $5,000 to Walter Bouwers & Triple K Charolais, Napanee. Consigned by M & L Cattle Co., Indian River.
April 20, 2013 Isabel, SD
…………………………Gross Average
115 Yearling Bulls $1,140,000 $9,913
High Selling Bull
Lot 5, LT Sundance 2251 Pld, sired by LT Ledger 0332 P. Sold for $82,000 to Satterfield Charolais, Norfork, AR.
27 LT Ledger sons averaged $15,296.
Feb. 16, 2013 Saint-Martin de Beauce, QC
………………………Gross Average
35 Yearling Bulls $101,500 $2,900
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