Lexi Wirsta, Elk Point, AB and her K-Cow Bliss 2H (Dogpatch Milestone 2F) with her SOS Apex 139F Pld heifer calf at side won Grand Champion Female at the May 21st, Elk Point 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day. The show was judged by Ty & Shania Dietrich, Forestburg. The following day May 22nd at the St. Paul District 4-H Invitational Heifer Show. Lexi’s pair was crowned Grand Champion Overall Female by judge Dave Viske, Donalda.
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Gracie Parsons was selected Grand Champion Steer at the Nebraska 4-H club show May 29 by judges Jessica & Samantha Sperber, Lacombe. Gracie’s steer Silverado was also crowned Supreme District Champion May 30th at the Lacombe (AB) & District 4-H show and sale. The 54 head district steer show was judged by Scott Harvie, Olds. Silverado weighed 1510lb and sold for $6.10/lb to Sterling Industries, Blackfalds.
Denim Parsons Charolais heifer Jazz was selected as Grand Champion Heifer of the Nebraska 4-H Club & Lacombe (AB) District Reserve Champion Heifer at the May 29th show judged by Kody Meier and Alexandra Johnson, Kerrobert, SK. Gracie Parsons Charolais heifer Jewel won Reserve Champion Heifer at the Nebraska 4-H Multi Club show.
Blair Campbell, Campbell Charolais, Griffin, SK passed away Saturday, May 14th from a heart attack. He and his daughter Janelle have been in the Charolais business for many years. A big man he was always cheerful with a big smile. As per his wishes there will just be a private family service.
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Alberta Charolais Breeder Passes
Harold Alexander Taylor of Chauvin, AB passed away May 9th at the Wainwright Auxiliary Hospital at the age of 93 years. A Charolais enthusiast for over 40 years of Poplar Bluff Stock Farm. Harold is survived by his loving wife, Georgina, two children John (Kirsten)Taylor, Janice (Kevin) Wirsta along with four grandchildren Brad Taylor, Garret Taylor, Kailey Wirsta, Lexi Wirsta and three great grandchildren, Cooper, Rosalie, Gracelynn. Harold was predeceased by his parents, Alex and Jessie; one brother, Robert Taylor.
Keeping with Harold’s wishes cremation has taken place and no public formal services will be conducted. If so desired the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Wainwright Auxiliary Hospital Patient Comfort Fund or to the charity of the donors choice.
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Charolais Win Holden 4-H Show
Tuf Bratrud’s Charolais heifer WGD Miss Tiffany 34J (Reese Duke 239D daughter) won Grand Champion Heifer and Supreme Female at the April 30 Holden (AB) 4-H Beef Show. The 23 head female show was judged by Will Bradford.
Jayden Chomik won Grand Champion Steer at the Holden 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day. The 15 head steer show was judged by Will Bradford. Jayden’s steer Don weighed 1595lb and sold for $2.25/lb to D2 Electric, Camrose and R&C Yuha Farms, Rosalind.
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Cedardale Charolais Bull Sale
April 16, 2022 DV Timed Online Sale
……………………..Gross Average
26 Yearling Bulls $156,000 $6,000
High Selling Bull
Lot 1, Cedardale Jaguar 111J, sired by WC Milestone 5223 P. Sold for $12,750 to Doug Hamilton, Strathroy.
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White Meadow Charolais Bull Sale
April 13, 2022 DLMS Timed Online Sale
………………………………..Gross Average
22 1/4 Two-Year Old Bulls $174,050 $7,822
High Selling Bulls
Lot 12, White Meadow Hannibal 17H, sired by WC Milestone 5223 P. Sold for $13,500 to Valley’s End Charolais, Central Butte, SK.
Lot 8, White Meadow Hank 80H, sired by LT Sundance 2251 Pld. Sold for $12,000 to Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Oak Lake.
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Top Cut Bull Sale
April 12, 2022 Mankota, SK
……………………Gross Average
15 Yearling Bulls $66,750 $4,450
High Selling Bull
Lot 236J, Wood River Hat Trick 236J, sired by Cedarlea Homeland 90E. Sold for $6,000 to Deep Sands Livstock, Meyronne. Consigned by Wood River Charolais, McCord.
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Vanderhoof All Breeds Bull Sale
April 9, 2022 Vanderhoof, BC
…………………..Gross Average
4 Yearling Bulls $16,750 $4,188
High Selling Bull
Lot 15, TKCC James Town 14J, sired by MXS Globetrotter 709E. Sold for $5,000 to Deerhorn Ranch, 150 Mile House. Consigned by TK Cattle Co., Vanderhoof.
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Eastern Select Bull & Female Sale
April 9, 2022 Campbellford, ON
………………………Gross Average
1 Two-Year Old Bull $5,600 $5,600
17 Yearling Bulls 73,650 4,332
1 Cow/calf Pair 3,700 3,700
1 Bred Cow 3,200 3,200
9 Bred Heifers 22,250 2,472
6 Open Heifers 19,500 3,250
35 Lots $127,900 $3,654
High Selling Two-Year Old Bull
Lot 6, TKC Mr Harty 23H, sired by WKL Carl 124C. Sold for $5,600.
High Selling Yearling Bull
Lot 33, WLM Macks Jasper 20J, sired by Blackbern Garret 20G. Sold for $5,700.
