April 29, 2023 DLMS Timed Auction
………………………………….. Gross Average
1 Mature Bull $9,250 $9,250
2 Two-Year Old Bulls 14,500 7,250
1 Open Cow 5,000 5,000
21 Cow Calf Pairs 124,852 5,945
25 Lots $148,602 $5,944
High Selling Cow/Calf Pair
Lot 4, CEWW Cathy 3C, sired by Rollin Acres 14Y with twin heifer calves sired by CEWW 19H, sold for $9,500.
Everett Leeder, The Maples Charolais, Frankville, ON passed away April 20th with his family by his side, five months after being diagnosed with cancer, at the age of 83. Survived by his wife Lenora Leeder, their son Randy Leeder (Erin Harris) and cherished papa of Nora Leeder, all of Bowmanville. Everett had been a Charolais breeder for over 35 years.
Jayden Chomik won Grand Champion Steer at the Holden 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day held April 29 in Holden (AB). The 15 head steer show was judged by Carter Wood, Tofield. Jayden’s steer Stewie also won the Holden Club & Beaver District rate of gain with an avg of 3.64lb/day. Stewie weighed 1502lb and sold for $4.00/lb to Crop Management Network Inc., Holden.
Taylor Chomik’s Charolais steer was selected Reserve Grand Champion by judge Wood at the Holden 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day. Taylors steer Doug weighed 1558lb and sold for $3,50/lb to Allen B. Olson Auction Service, Tofield.
Luke Brooke, Viking, (AB) of the Viking 4H Beef Club won Grand Champion Steer at the Viking 4H Beef Club Achievement Day, judged by Randy McGowan, Killam. Luke’s steer Charles was then selected Reserve Grand Champion at the Beaver District Show & Sale May 1st in Holden. The 28 head show was judged by Will Bradford, Eckville. Charles weighed 1362lb and sold for $4.25/lb to Loves Custom Meats, Vegreville.
Scroll down and see the May Banner with the 42 year sale summary charts which show 2023 was a record year for selling Charolais bulls.
March 25, 2023 Greenbush, MN
……………………………….Gross Average
62 Yearling Bulls $386,500 $6,234
High Selling Bull
Lot 3, WDZ Great Divide 2071, sired by TRI-N Brooks 34H. Sold for $51,000 to Prairie Valley Farm, Platte, SD.
April 15, 2023 Isabel, SD
……………………………………….Gross Average
198 Yearling Bulls $2,210,500 $11,164
April 13, 2023 Brooks, AB
………………………………………..Gross Average
20 Two-Year Old Bulls $178,300 $8,915
April 12, 2023 Timed Online
……………………………………………….Gross Average
27 1/4 Two-Year Old Bulls $146,500 $5,376
High Selling Bulls
Lot 9, White Meadow Sir Jet 47J, sired by LT Nationwide 8455 Pld ET. Sold for $9,000 to Destiny Cattle Co., Moosehorn.
Lot 3, White Meadow Jagger 25J, sired by LT Nationwide 8455 Pld ET. Sold for $8,500 to White Cap Charolais, Moose Jaw, SK.
April 11, 2023 Mankota, SK
……………………………….Gross Average
24 Yearling Bulls $136,500 $5,688
High Selling Bulls
6K, Wood River Kruiser 6K, sired by Diamond W Heatwave 7H. Sold for $16,500 to Elder Charolais, Coronach. Consigned by Wood River Charolais, McCord.
4K, Wood River Kracken 4K, sired by Diamond W Heatwave 7H. Sold for $13,000 to Future Farms, Red Deer County, AB. Consigned by Wood River Charolais.
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