Limousin Voice Fall 2012

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Fall 2012 Vol. 8 No. 3 Official Publication of the Canadian Limousin Association

FeaturesSpotlight on Limousin 16

Real World 101 20

Aquitanima 2012 26 - 27

Amanda Rosborough 30 - 31

Fetal Programming 32

Discover Balamore Farm Limited - The Cooper Family 34 - 35

2012 National Limousin 42

CBBC Press Release 38

ShowsOntario Provincial Limousin Show 28

Olds Fall Classic 29

In Every IssueCLA Office Update 14-15The View Through My Windshield 18-19Breed Improvement 21Excelling In The Real World 22

Maritime News 35

Quebec News 36 - 37

Alberta News 37

Social News 38

Upcoming Events 44

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www.limousin.comCLA Executive Committee

PRESIDENT Bill Campbell

Phone: (204) 776-2322 Fax: (204) 776-2105

Email: [email protected]

TREASURER Terry Hepper

Phone: (306) 781-4628 Email: [email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENT Brian Lee

Phone: (705) 340-5944 Cell: (905) 447-5173


PAST-PRESIDENT Mary Hertz

Phone: (403) 378-4190 Fax: (403) 378-3959


CLA StaffGENERAL MANAGER

Anne Brunet-Burgess Email: [email protected]

REGISTRY/MEMBER SERVICES Dallas Wise & Devra Leavitt


CLA DirectorsKelly Yorga

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Luc Forcier Phone: (450) 789-2166

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Dale Turner Phone: (306) 374-6585


Lynn Combest Phone: (403) 742-5211

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Jim Richmond Phone: (403)368-2103

Cell: (403) 323-8433 Email: [email protected]

Tim Andrew Phone: (403) 779-2273


Provincial Association PresidentsMARITIMES

Michael Byrne Phone: (902) 485-6731

QUEBEC Serge Dethier

Phone: (450) 454-6456

MANITOBA Jay-Deen Smyth


SASKATCHEWAN Kevin Rea


ALBERTA Carriann Johnson


BRITISH COLUMBIA Erin Kishkan


ONTARIO Sheila Smart

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...is obscure and at times confusing. About the time that we think BSE is behind us, beef producers are faced with another dilemma... a beef recall. It has been in the forefront for the past two weeks and most of us are tired of seeing these headlines but every time I turn on the news there’s Minister Ritz or the CFIA pointing fingers at someone. No doubt, this recall is the largest to date, but over the past decade, our trading partners to the south have had several recalls and they handled the situation without much public fan fare. Few know of the Australian ban on Indonesia for inhumane slaughter in their abattoirs or just yesterday’s press release of Russia considering putting a ban on United States exporters for breeding cattle shipped by sea because of the mishaps that occurred during the last shipment.

On October 11th, Kelloggs recalled Frosted Mini-Wheats due to metal fragments in the food. The recall is expected to cost the company between $20 million to $30 million out of their third quarter earnings yet the recall did not make headlines, as a matter of fact you had to search to find the announcement. (Consider the percentage mark-up in a bushel of wheat versus a pound of beef and its shelf life.)

It has been thirty days and counting that XL’s plants recall and closure has made headline news. This has been a press field day for CFIA as they make known their importance in the processing industry in Canada. But why not, they have nothing to risk, they are shielded by a government union and upon retirement will live on a healthy pension (paid for by the taxpayer) as they grill their steaks and burgers in the backyard or abroad. Our Minister of Agriculture sits in the same scenario as he has sat his mandatory two terms; our taxpayers will also take care of his retirement. It has become a chain reaction, as the workers union in Brooks is crying foul and a consumer claiming illness from consuming beef products plans to take class-action against the XL owners which will get the ambulance chasers into the picture.

The question in this matter is risk... who is at risk and who is taking the risk. The Canadian consumer, although aware of the situation, continues to consume red meat products, (no different than the E.coli spinach incident,) and are getting accustomed

to paying a high price for their meat products. The risk in this recall is totally on the shoulders of Brian and Lee Nilsson; they have claimed responsibility and have taken all appropriate steps to resolve the matter. According to estimates, forty-five million pounds have been recalled; that cost alone would render financial hardship on a province or small country but Nilssons continued paying the workers a thirty-two hour week for two weeks after shut down in a show of good faith, while struggling with the CFIA’s stumbling investigations. Before September 27, we had two major processors, Cargill the largest agricultural processor in the world and XL, our Canadian owned processing plant. If Nilsson Brothers cannot cushion this financial blow, we as Canadians will be faced with a single market system which will dictate price and control and send the beef industry backward. As NBI purchased auction markets throughout Western Canada, some producers were concerned with their market domination...these same producers now must be concerned about NBI’s ability to weather this storm. The beef industry cannot and must not lose the Nilssons or XL because feedlots will follow.

Now about my confusion ...there are three major killing plants in Canada, two in Alberta and one in Ontario. I am of the understanding that there are CFIA employees at these plants monitoring and conducting safety level tests. The XL plant had forty-six employees and according to Minister Ritz there were more CFIA employees at that plant than ever. Bob Kingston, president of the Syndicat Agriculture Union which


represents federal food inspectors, claims that plants such as XL (there are two others of its magnitude) are seeing increased amounts of product without increased number of inspectors. On the other side, Pierre Lemieux, secretary for the Minister of Agriculture says they have hired seven hundred new inspectors since 2006 and increased their budgets by one hundred and fifty million dollars.

Now let’s do the math...less cattle numbers, fewer plants and more employees...that adds up totally to incompetence by a unionized work force who wants to be important. Why would this matter take from September 4th to September 27th to solve while giving press releases virtually daily, telling our worldwide consumers that there might be a chink in the armor. The CFIA has been a big determent to the beef industry, as this sector is shielded by the government and union, while Nilsson Brothers, the feedlot operators and cattle producers are forced to participate at their own to risk.

Generation X, people born from the mid 60’s through to the early 1980’s. Generation X came of age in an era of two-income families, rising divorce rates and a faltering economy. Women were joining the work force in large numbers, spawning the age of “latch-key” children, who, for the most part, spent time away from family. This resulted in Generation X being independent, resourceful and self-sufficient; the first generation with computer technology woven into their lives. Generation X is less committed to one employer, with many having changed jobs numerous times by their early thirties, in comparison to Baby Boomers, who worked to climb the corporate ladder. Members of Generation X are adventurous, value their weekends, vacation time, and are goal orientated. In the livestock sector, many Generation Xers changed breeds from traditional types to continental breeds which were being imported to North America. Even more farm women took jobs off farm to supplement farm income and over half abandoned the family farm to pursue careers in the urban market place.

The Millennial generation (Generation Y) are those born in the mid 80’s through the early years towards the turn of the century; the second largest group after the Baby Boomers. The Millennials have an increased knowledge and familiarity with communications and digital technology; they have great expectations of the work place often wanting large starting salaries, while many still live at their childhood home well into their mid twenties and are less likely to practice religion than that of the previous generations. The global financial crisis has had a major impact on this generation; causing historically high levels of unemployment among today’s young people, especially in Europe and the United States. Many new university and college graduates are unemployed or under-employed and carry a huge debt through student loans. Generation Y is the first to grow up with computers as part of their home life and cable television has brought them a 500 plus channel viewing opportunity. One of the most popular forms of media use for Millennials is through social networking.

Some purebred industries have caught up with the habits of the Millennials; technology has placed e-mail, text messaging and Facebook ahead of past principles. Most Millennials rely on technology to add, subtract and divide; results of events are known as they occur and less and less face-to-face communication is resulting. Text messaging has become as habit forming as the use of tobacco and often employers pay for a lot of time to their employees who text message their social agendas.

Although there is a slight glimmer of Millennials remaining in agriculture, many have chosen other careers, especially in the oil, gas and mining industries. A young farm adult can get $400.00 to $500.00 per day in the oil field, the same amount their Baby Boomer grandfather got for a bull or a steer in his day. Associations have seen major declines in membership as the Millennials seek other venues of employment. In this era we have seen farming operations largely expand while farm population has diminished.

The challenge lies ahead for all of us in agriculture. Breed associations have to adapt and conform to the “new era” where the new generation is enticed by technology and net-working. Since they are the builders of the future and also our consumer, we must communicate at their level. The new leaders of the industry, along with folks working in various venues of the livestock fraternity, must be youthful, shedding the past ideas of the founding “Baby Boomers.”


In July, more than 260 people had an opportunity to see, in a real world setting, the direct relationship between feedefficiency,carcasscutabilityandprofitability.TheIowaLimousinAssociation, Wulf Cattle and Iowa State University’s Animal Science & Meat Labhostedaninnovativeanduniqueeducational seminar during the National JuniorLimousinShowandCongress. For the third year in a row, Wulf Cattle participated in the University of Minnesota Carcass Merit Program. This year, three steers were selected from the 2012 Wulf group of 40 head that were fed at the Rosemount Research and Outreach Center, Rosemount, MN. ALimousinsteer(WZRKPrimestarXWulfsGuardian),aLim-Flexsteer(WulfsNobelPrizeXBonViewNewDesign1407)andanAngussteer(BTCrossover X SS Objective) were visually appraised for optimum phenotypic breed characteristics and uniformity. The steers were harvested and aside from each carcass was fabricated into individual boxed beef. Participants had a “front row” seat as each carcass was

evaluated and compared for red meat yield,qualitygrade,carcassweightand waste. Dr. Stephanie Hansen, Assistant Professor, Animal Science, ISU, a ruminant nutritionist whose research addresses nutritional challenges facing Midwestern beef producers, presented theresultsoftheoverallfeedefficiencystudy.JimVenner,IowaLimousinbreeder and chairman of the Real World 101 project, compared the carcass results, ultimately illustrating true profitabilitybyfactoringfeedefficiencyand value of retail product. Mike Holtzbauer,MeatLaboratoryManager,ISU, used market pricing for the week to determine the total value of saleable product as well as cost of carcass waste andinefficiency. Results from this project and other combined industry research indicatesLimousincattle,onaverage,have a $45 per head feed cost advantage andadressingadvantageof1-2%.Further data indicates each increase

indressingpercentageequatestoanadditional $25 per head. For example, theaverageLimousinsteerinthisstudy,basedonfeedefficiency,yieldandqualitygradedifferences,returnedanadditional $95 per head. Other speakers throughout the dayincludedDr.StevenLonergan,Dr.Brad Skaar, Dr. Howard Tyler and Dr. Grant Crawford. Those in attendance were presented the real world beef industry challenge to consistently breed a beef animal with the genetic potential to efficientlyconvertlessfeedtomorehigh-quality,leanredmeat.

Real World 101 Showcases True Beef Profitability

Carcass Cutout and Pricing of Read World 101 Steers (based on one carcass side)

Angus Lim-Flex Limousin

Yield Grade 3.20 1.50 1.50

Quality Grade Average Choice

High Select

Low Select

Total Cut Weight (lbs) 175.20 202.40 192.90

Total Fat Weight (lbs.) 78.20 39.60 38.70

Total Lean Trim Wt. (lbs.) 97.45 108.30 102.35

Total Bone Weight (lbs.) 61.50 68.25 72.95

Total Value of Side ($) 761.11 758.89 712.13

Total Value ($/cwt) 183.93 181.21 174.71

Total Cost of Gain($) 570.00 510.00 522.00

Feed Conversion 7.52 6.32 5.83

Cost of Gain ($/cwt) 112.81 97.05 89.09

Economics: When adjusted to a common starting weight of 850 lbs., the purebred Limousin return is $63 greater than the Lim-Flex and $142 greater than the Angus due to the increased weight gain and decreased cost of gain. On a carcass basis, the purebred Limousin returned $34 more than the Lim-Flex and $128 more than the Angus steer.

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Breed Im�ovement Repo�

The Breed Improvement has been primarily focused on internal im-provement on the service it pro-

vides for the association members.

We have continued on and improved various programs such as Elite Herd, Elite Dam, Sire Summary and contributing to the Breed Directory. We are also actively involved with various genomics research projects (details elsewhere in this AGM re-port).

New features for the 2012 year are the Cow Production Reports. This enables a producer to view an enrolled cow’s lifetime production on one page. There are ex-amples in this AGM report. Also we have compatibility with BIXS and your CCIA tag number for complete record retrieval of that animal carcass information upon slaughter.

We were able to renegotiate our agree-ment with our consultants due to a large part of our breed improvement objectives being accomplished internally. This has resulted in substantial cost savings and better utili-zation of funds for new and other research projects. We have ongoing negations with new research projects with details to fol-low.

I attended the Beef Improvement Fed-eration Annual Conference in Houston, Tex-as on April 20-21, 2012. There were many interesting results and research projects highlighted. Two interesting presentations were the results of the U.S. National Beef Audit and the panel discussion with the 2012 Cow-Calf Producer of the Year final-ists.

The National Beef Audit shows glaring disconnect among various segments in the beef chain, cow-calf feedlot, packers and the retailer.

The primary concern for various segments of the beef industry are:

Cow-Calf – live calf on low cost input • unit (cow)Feedlot – money. Dollar return per unit. • $200.00 difference in carcass valuePacker – food safety• Retailer – food safety and product • qualityThere are some common threads of

interest but they are further down the list of importance.

The panel discussion was interesting with the common theme of live calves from low cost cow with minimum amount of la-bor. One producer places more emphasis

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on convenience traits, calving ease, udder score, polled, docility and solid color than performance traits. Another common theme was cows that work in your environment; for example, lush grass, drought tolerant and temperature are not the same type of cow throughout North America.

One problem the panel found from the seed stock producers was the lack of selec-tion pressure; you can hide many sins with fat cover and feed. Seed stock producers need to challenge their cows more to be like commercial producers they sell bulls and females to. A common theme they all agreed on was that commercial producers should utilize crossbreeding more and this requires a plan for one’s production goals and marketing strategies.

Dr. Norlyn Tipton, Program Qual-ity Manager from Sysco had an interest-ing presentation. Sysco is the largest beef retailer in the U.S. and Canada with 39.3 billion in sales. They are seeing a shift in consumer trends to food safety and prod-uct quality and consistency. Their primary carcass sort is for an 11 – 14 square inch rib-eye. When a company this large is the primary buyer of beef carcasses the indus-try has to listen!

The final message from the Nation Beef Audit was:

Reward the Good• Discount the Bad• This is a sound policy for

our Limousin breed.

The Breed Improvement Committee invites your input and questions about what can be done to improve Lim-ousin genetics and data col-lection.

Once again I would like to thank Anne. Without her input and tireless efforts this committee would not achieve near as many of their goals as they have in the last few years.


Eric Boon’s entrance into the world of Limousin cattle came at an early age. His family runs B Bar Cattle at Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan, and it wasn’t long before he began to share his family’s interest in the breed. “Dad was raising Limousin cattle before I was born,” Boon recalls. “He raised purebred cattle and once I got old enough, I started taking an interest in them. I joined 4-H when I was 10 years old, and started showing cattle then.” His interest in his fathers’ cattle soon became a passion that he decided to pursue as an adult.

While attending the University of Saskatchewan, Boon and his family set up a lease agreement with Martin and Donna Bohrson of Anchor B Limousin for a working relationship that would let them continue to build

their herd, with the cow herd staying at home and the weaned calves going to Anchor B in the fall. “... It allowed us to continue improving on our herd and to focus on that with the hope that if I came back, we would still have a cow herd to work with.” After completing a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness at the U of S, Boon, now 22, returned home to farm with his father and grandfather. As their lease agreement with Anchor B ended in December 2011, Boon is back at the helm of the herd. “... With me being back at the farm it allows me to take back over the cow herd and to continue promoting our program and getting back into the Limousin breed a little more actively,” Boon explains. Boon and his family are now working with Jay and Bev Bohrson and Carpenter Cattle Company, continuing with their bull sale and working on marketing their females.

The strong traits displayed by the breed and the cow herd base his family has worked to establish are prime reasons for Boon to continue raising Limousin cattle. “We just find the breed has a lot to offer in terms of maternal qualities; they have great udders on them. Something that all the commercial guys can use is the calving ease, and I guess the thickness and mass that Limousin cattle put into the British breeds can help them in that matter as well,” Boon states. “And it all comes down to producing meat for the consumer; Limousin is the carcass breed, so we can continue on promoting that.” In promoting these natural advantages, Boon has found

Featuring: Eric Boon, B Bar Cattle

Excelling in the Real WorldBy Piper Whelan

Editor’s note: This is the second profile of our new column “Excelling in the real world.” The Limousin Voice is proud to feature another young beef producer who has chosen the Limousin breed. These “under 30” represent the next generation of committed Limousin breeders.

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that the ever-advancing marketing strategies offered by technology and social media are worth pursing, while increasing print advertising efforts as well. “We’re currently in the process of getting a website designed. I’m on

Facebook and I put pictures up of our herd bulls and show cows, and people are able to see it that way.”

Boon’s focus on herd building is reflected in his hopes for the role of the Limousin breed in the future of the Canadian beef industry, one that recognizes the breed’s importance in commercial herds. “When you look at the overall cow herd, there is a strong British base in the commercial sector and all over. And I believe there needs to be that cross, that hybrid vigour, and Limousin makes a great cross on just about any breed, whether that be Angus, Simmental, Charolais. They’re very versatile that way and they have a lot to offer,” Boon states. This fact, he believes, is what will lead to greater success for the breed on the national stage.

“So as long as the breed continues to work on areas they have lacked in the past, such as docility and scrotal measurement; if we continue to work on that, the breed will only get stronger and guys will realize that the Limousin breed is a good choice to use on a cross.”

A strong connection to the cattle he raises and his admirable goals for a brighter future keep this young cattleman motivated in his work. “I just have a love and a passion for breeding cattle, and it’s always interesting when you’re trying to figure out what to breed certain cows to and see what works, so there’s always those cows, and going out and purchasing herd bulls and seeing what purchased works on your cow herd. And continuing to improve the conformation of cattle and genetics and the marketability of them, and trying to push that into the commercial sector by selling commercial bulls,” he explains. Eric Boon’s drive and vision will bring him great success in the Limousin world and the beef industry as a whole.

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Farm Fair 2011 with Party Gal MBH 207Y


www.cbbcbixs.ca

Inputting CCIA tag numbers into the CLA System

Log into the CLA on-line 1. registry system: http://online.limousin.com

Click on 2. “My Herd”CCIA numbers can be added to any animal listed under:

My Registered Males◊ My Registered Females◊ My Unregistered Calve◊ s

Select an animal under one of the 3. three previously mentioned cat-egories, by clicking “view” at the far right of the animal’s line.

Add the CCIA number in its field 4. (middle of the page)

Don’t forget to notify the CLA of your BIXS identifier number so your animals are part of the weekly data transfer.


From the Heartof the Wulfs

Donor Program

Wulfs Xtreme SportsDouble Polled • BD: April 11, 2010Wulfs Nobel Prize X Wulfs Joy BellsNALF Young Sire Trait Leader for $MTI

Len, Ruth & Mark AngusBox 450, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0Home: (204) 937-4980Len’s Cell: (204) 937-0274 • Mark’s Cell: (204) [email protected] • www.jaymarandy.com

Nobel Prize - Sire

Myrlene - 3/4 Sister

He has a good combination set of carcass EPDs for any market,

ranking in the top of the breed for REA, YG, and IMF


Pole de Lanaud FranceLimousinSelectionandotherLimousinrelatedorganizationsareallheadquarteredatthePoledeLanaud,justoutsideofLimoge.This is also where the National Bull Test Station is located.

Earl Vignobles Trejaut AstopwasalsomadeatEarlVignoblesTrejaut,a40Limousincowherdandvineyard.Artificialinseminationisusedonatleast66%oftheherd. It is also the home of a top graduate from the LanaudStation,TASTEVINETUTMAJEUR.

AQUITANIMA TheAquitanimaLimousinbullclass.Duringthe show, Mr. Serge Dethier from Canada was asked to make a few comments about the animals that were in the competition.

For ten years now, Interco has assisted breed associations with an international component scheduledaroundAquitanima,aSouthernFranceLivestockshow.Theagencywaspleasedtohost91foreignlivestockprofessionalsMay9-14,2012.This show, located in the region of Bordeaux, is a competitive livestock showcase for many breeds. The delegations came from Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Spain, Ireland, Lithuania,Netherlands,PeruandSlovenia.Theparticipants were divided for the farm tours and visitedherdsofBlondes,LimousinsandBazadaises.Thereafter, all attended an international seminar featuring those breeds. Four Canadians took part totheLimousincomponent.DianeJoly,SergeDethier, and Marcel and Micheline McDuff were theCLAmemberswhorespondedtotheofferthatwascirculatedintheMarchLimousinelectronicnewsletter. Serge Dethier, president of the Quebec LimousinAssociationwasoneofthespeakersattheseminar. His presentation was entitled, “Situation of theLimousinBreedinQuebec.” TheCanadianLimousinAssociationwouldliketothankFranceLimousinSelectionfortheir invitation and all who were involved in the organizationofthe2012AquitanimaTour2012.

Périgueux Agricultural College LocatedinPérigordBlanc,inthenorthernpart of the Bordeaux region, this agricultural schoolownsaLimousinherdthatisusedforteaching purposes. The 70 mother cow herd and 30 replacement heifers produce slaughter animals as part of a direct meat marketing curriculum. The herd is also used in livestock husbandry syllabus.

AQUITANIMA 2012Four Canadian Limousin breeders participate By Diane Joly


Depuisunedizained’années,Intercoaccompagnelafilièrebovinedanssesprojetsdedéveloppementàl’international.L’agenceaeule plaisir de recevoir du 9 au 14 mai dernier, lors d’Aquitanima2012,91professionnelsétrangersdel’élevage.Ceshowdelagénétiquebovines’estdéroulépendantleSalondel’AgricultureAquitaine,aucœurdelaFoireInternationaledeBordeaux.LesdélégationsvenaientdeBelgique,Bulgarie,Canada,Colombie,Danemark,Espagne,Irlande,Lituanie,Pays-Bas,PérouetSlovénie.LesparticipantsontdécouvertlesracesBlonde,LimousineetBazadaiselorsdesvisitestechniquesdesincontournablesAquitanimaTours.Parlasuite,tousontassistéausalonetauséminaireinternationalsurlesatoutsdesracesaquitaines.QuatrecanadiensontparticipéauvoletLimousinsoit:DianeJoly,SergeDethier,Marcel et Micheline McDuff.

M.Dethier,présidentdel’AssociationdesÉleveursdeLimousinduQuébecsurlaafaituneprésentationdanslecadreduséminaire,intitulée;«SituationdelaraceLimousinauQuébec.»UngrandmerciatousceuxquiontorganiséleTourAquitanima2012.

Lycée agricole de Périgueux SituédanslePérigordBlanc,auNorddelarégionAquitaine,cetélevagesertdesupportpourlelycéeagricoledePérigueux.LetroupeauLimousinestconstituéde70mères,30génissesconservéesparan,1taureaupourlarepasse.Lesobjectifsdecetélevagesontlavalorisationdesesproduitsparla vente directe, l’orientation du troupeau sur les qualitésmaternellesparl’IAetl’importancedelafermeàvocationpédagogique.

Visite de la Station Nationale de Lanaud Stationnationaledequalificationdesveauxmâles.

Earl Vignobles Trejaut Visitedel’élevagedeFrancisTrejaut-EarlVignoblesTrejaut.Vigneset40vaches–66%IAplustaureauxStation,NaisseurTASTEVINETUTMAJEUR.

ConcoursinterrégionaldelaraceLimousin.Pendantlejugement,M.SergeDethieraétéinvitéafairequelquescommentairessurlaqualitédesanimaux participant au concours.

TOUR AQUITANIMA 2012Éleveurs Limousin canadiens visitent la France Par Diane Joly


Ontario Provincial Limousin ShowSeptember 16, 2012 Brampton, ON

Judge: Brent Stewart, Russell, MBFEMALESHEIFER CALFSplit 11. Rail Line Farms, Lucknow, ON with RLF

Zaara 725Z by AHCC Westwood W5442. Rail Line Farms, Lucknow, ON with

RLF Zula 728Z by ARLF X Man 573X

Split 21. Windy Gables Limousin, Warkworth,

ON with WGL Zoey 1Z by Richmond Wyatt SRD 48W

2. Windy Gables Limousin, Warkworth, ON with WGL Zinfandel 3Z by AHCC Westwood W544

HEIFER CALF CHAMPION FEMALERail Line Farms, Lucknow, ON with RLF Zaara 725Z by AHCC Westwood W544

RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION FEMALERail Line Farms, Lucknow, ON with RLF Zula 728Z by ARLF X MAN 573X

YEARLING HEIFERSplit 11. Bee Zee Acres, Glencoe, ON with Bee

Zee Polled Yvette 45Y by Bee Zee Polled Universe 43U

2. Windy Gables Limousin, Warkworth, ON with WGL Your Reward 31Y by TMF Uptown 618U

Split 21. Emily Gibson, Ripley, ON with RPY Paynes Cocoa 20Y by EXLR Total Impact 054T2. Rail Line Farms, Lucknow, ON with

TMF Miss Lily 11Y by TMF Westwood 505W

Split 31. McConnell Livestock, Kincardine, ON

with Ivy’s Young ‘N Restless by Ivy’s Willing To Touch 55

2. 3 Ridge Farms, Owen Sound, ON with Ivy’s Your Love 33Y by AHCC Worth While W595

JUNIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALEFEMALEEmily Gibson, Ripley, ON with RPY Paynes Cocoa 20Y by EXLR Total Impact 054T

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALEMcConnell Livestock, Kincardine, ONwith Ivy’s Young ‘N Restless by Ivy’sWilling To Touch 55

TWO YEAR OLD COW/CALF PAIR1. Patchell Livestock, Hanover, ON with

BBP Reese by Futurity’s Seventy “L” with her bull calf, BBP Reese’s Pieces by Auto Dollar General 122R

MATURE COW/CALF PAIR1. Hollee Limousin, Janetville, ON with

Hollees Ulo by EXLR Limited Edition 622L with her bull calf, Hollees Zig 8Z by Top Meadow Total Package 10T

SENIOR CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION FEMALEHollee Limousin, Janetville, ON with Hollees Ulo by EXLR Limited Edition 622L with her bull calf, Hollees Zig 8Z by Top Meadow Total Package 10T

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALEPatchell Livestock, Hanover, ONwith BBP Reese by Futurity’s Seventy “L” with her bull calf, BBP Reese’s Pieces by Auto Dollar General 122R

BULLSBULL CALF Split 11. Hollee Limousin, Janetville, ON and

Top Meadow Farms, Clarksburg, ON with TMF Zodiak 342Z by AHCC Westwind W544

2. Rail Line Farms, Lucknow, ON with RLF Zactron 706Z by TMF Westwood 505W

Split 21. 3 Ridge Farms, Owen Sound, ON with

3 Ridge Zipper Jack by RPY Paynes Elvis 34X

2. Bee Zee Acres, Glencoe, ON with Bee Zee Polled Zwagger 16Z by Bee Zee Polled Universe 43U

BULL CALF CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL 3 Ridge Farms, Owen Sound, ON with 3 Ridge Zipper Jack by RPY Paynes Elvis 34X

RESERVE BULL CALF CHAMPIONHollee Limousin, Janetville, ON and Top Meadow Farms, Clarksburg, ON with TMF Zodiak 342Z by AHCC Westwind W544

YEARLING BULL1. Hollee Limousin, Janetville, ON with

Hollees Yucatan 3Y by RPY Paynes Dynamo 16U

2. Beezee Acres, Glencoe, ON with Bee Zee Polled Yosemite Sam 3Y by Bee Zee Polled Universe 43U

TWO YEAR OLD BULL1. Bee Zee Acres, Glencoe, ON with Bee

Zee Polled Xander 9X by Bee Zee Polled Universe 43U

GRAND CHAMPION BULLHollee Limousin, Janetville, ONwith Hollees Yucatan 3Y by RPY Paynes Dynamo 16U


October 6, 2012 Olds, AB Judge: Jeff Flesch, Shelby, MT

FEMALESHEIFER CALFSplit 11. Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with CL Zoe by SL Bullet Proof2. Richmond Ranch Ltd., Rumsey, AB with Richmond Zahira SRD 22Z by Wulfs Waldo T928W

Split 21. Richmond Ranch Ltd., Rumsey, AB with Richmond Zikita SRD 5Z by Richmond Wyatt SRD 48W2. Richmond Ranch Ltd., Rumsey, AB with Richmond Zena SRD 3Z by Richmond Wyatt SRD 48W

CHAMPION HEIFER CALFCottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with CL Zoe by SL Bullet Proof

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CALFRichmond Ranch LTD, Rumsey, AB with Richmond Zikita SRD 5Z by Richmond Wyatt SRD 48W

YEARLING HEIFER1. Highland Stock Farms, Bragg Creek, AB; Laird Edwards, Craik, SK, and Cassidy Matthews, Olds, AB with HSF Your Fantasy by Mags War Admiral2. Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB, with CL You’re Simply The Best by RPY LA Warden 26W

JUNIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVEGRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Highland Stock Farms, Bragg Creek, AB;Laird Edwards, Craik, SK, and Cassidy Matthews, Olds, AB with HSF Your Fantasyby Mags War Admiral

RESERVE JUNIORCHAMPION FEMALECottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB, with CL You’re Simply The Best by RPY LA Warden 26W

TWO YEAR OLDCOW/CALF PAIR1. Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Xpect The Best 47X by Wulfs Revolver 1219R and her bull calf, Ivy’s Marksman HTZ 10Z by ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T

MATURE COW/CALF PAIR 1. Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with LAL Unanimous 4U by Wulfs Realtor and her calf2. B Bar Cattle, Lucky Lake, SK with B Bar Polled Starburst by B Bar Polled New Trend and her bull calf, Bar B Colbalt 28Z by Wulfs Tibon T750T

SENIOR CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION FEMALEIvy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Xpect The Best 47X by Wulfs Revolver 1219R and her bull calf, Ivy’s Marksman HTZ 10Z by ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T

RESERVE SENIORCHAMPION FEMALECottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with LAL Unanimous 4U by Wulfs Realtor and her calf

BULLSBULL CALFSplit 11. Cottage Lake Livestock, Stony Plain, AB with CL Zeppelin by CFLX Wild Card2. Hillview Farms, Morinville, AB with Hillview Polled Zorro by Excel Polled Western Star

Split 21. Ivy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Marksman HTZ 10Z by ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T2. B Bar Cattle, Lucky Lake, AB with B Bar Titanium 3Z by Wulfs Tibon T750T

CHAMPION BULL CALF AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULLIvy Livestock, Duchess, AB with Ivy’s Marksman HTZ 10Z by ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CALFB Bar Cattle, Lucky Lake, AB with B Bar Titanium 3Z by Wulfs Tibon T750T

YEARLING BULL1. Richmond Ranch, Rumsey, AB with Richmond Young Blood SRD 56Y by RPY Paynes Marathon 47U2. Richmond Ranch, Rumsey, AB with Richmond Yogi Bear SRD 1Y by Richmond Slugger SRD 42S

JUNIOR CHAMPION BULLRichmond Ranch, Rumsey, AB with Richmond Young Blood SRD 56Y by RPY Paynes Marathon 47U

RESERVE JUNIORCHAMPION BULLRichmond Ranch, Rumsey, AB with Richmond Yogi Bear SRD 1Y by Richmond Slugger SRD 42S

TWO YEAR OLD BULL1. Highland Stock Farms, Bragg Creek, AB; Gates Limousin, Absarokee, MT, and Tubmill Creek Farms, New Florence, PA with TMCK Durham Wheat 6030X by DHVO Deuce 132R

SENIOR CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION BULLHighland Stock Farms, Bragg Creek, AB; Gates Limousin, Absarokee, MT, and Tubmill Creek Farms, New Florence, PA with TMCK Durham Wheat 6030X by DHVO Deuce 132R


I am writing this letter to express my profound appreciation to the CanadianLimousinAssociationforsponsoringmytriptoattendthe2012 Beef Australia and Generation Next program in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. During the week long expo, I participated in the Generation Next program,whichwasdevelopedtoprovideauniqueopportunityforinternational collaboration between key beef producing countries. Young beef industry leaders aged between 18 and 35, from outside Australia could attend Beef Australia as part of the Generation Next andworkinanofficialvolunteercapacitythroughouttheevent.ThemostnotablevolunteerexperiencesthatItookpartincluded;receivingfellow international visitors at the international pavilion, assisting the Queensland government in erecting their beef pavilion and assisting attendeesontheCentralQueenlandLivestockExchange(CQLX)formerly Gracemere Sale Yards tour. CQLXranksasoneofthemajorsellingcentersinAustraliaandis also considered among the top stud selling facilities in the country. It commenced operations in January 1953, and is in the middle of 12 million dollar facility upgrade under the joint venture of the Regional Infrastructureandaprivateinvestmentgroup.Thefacilityisquitespectacular and features a new remote controlled handling system. Historically it took three to four individuals to run the race, tub and chute system, but with the technology in place today, the entire set up can be run by one individual. It has the ability to identify, weigh and send each individual animal on its way in a mere six seconds. While touring the facility, we were able to view the commercial herds that werebeingpre-judgedandwouldeventuallybeshowcasedinthe2012Ruralco/CRTAustralianBeefCattleChampionships.ItwasquiteastarkcontrastofBrahmainfluencedcattleanddegreeoffatteningincomparison to our North American yards. LaterintheweekIwasabletotakeinvariousaspectsofthepurebred/stud shows and the World Brangus Congress. This year, over 2200 stud cattle from 32 breeds were judged over three days infiverings,includingover300BrahmansandDroughtmasters.Anadditional 400 stud cattle did not show, but were on display including breeds such as Belmont Red, Bonsmara and Speckle Park. As previously mentioned, I was invited to participate in the 2012 BeefAustraliaLimousinShowbyassistingintheelectronicscoringvia an ipad, as well as sashing all class winners and grand champion animals. Just under 100 head were exhibited throughout the day.

It was a great opportunity to interactwithfellowLimousinenthusiasts and observe the Australian’s showmanship traditions. The Grand Champion Female Oakwood Pudles owned and exhibited by Oakwood Limousinwasablacktwo-yearold whose grand sire on the dam sidewasTMFKodiak.TheGrandChampion Bull Rosehill F784 owned and exhibited by R.A. McCarthy was a red two-yearoldwhotracedbacktoHarvest Olympus on the sire’s side. Following ‘Beef Week’, I travelled to a remote cattle station about 2.5 hours southwest of

Charter’s Towers, Queensland to spend the next three weeks working with cattle. The two main properties that I spent my time at were LongtonandNatalDownsownedbytheCAMMAgriculturalGroup.The family run group owns a total of nine cattle stations encompassing over one million acres and one southern feedlot. Together these propertiesmaintainover45,000headofBrahmainfluencedcattleandaone-timefeedlotcapacityofjustover9000head.Otherinfluentialbreeds contributing to the cattle herd include Angus, Charolais, and Santa Gertrudis. The Camm family has been feeding cattle at their Wonga Plains lot since 1974. This feedlot has been in an expansion phase for the last two years and currently has a license for a one-timecapacityof9,100head.Thefacilityboastsastateoftheartcomputerizedsteamflakingplantandcommodityhandlingarea.Inorder to meet the production needs of this facility, the family cultivates

an additional 18,000 acres of forages, corn silage, wheat, barley, sorghum and legumes. In late 2009 the family secured a neighboring property to assist in their cropping demands that featured a second feedlot facility, which boasts a 26,000 head feedlot license. Throughout the three weeks, I spent a great deal of time assisting in all aspects of the “mustering” process. Mustering involves gatheringallcattlefromremotepasturerangesthatcanvaryinsizefrom10,000to150,000acres.Helicopters,quadsanddirtbikesaretheprimary methods used to bring the cattle up to the yards. I primarily accompaniedthepilotsinthetwo-seaterbubblefrontedchopperstosearch for and drive small groups of cattle out of the bush. A great dealofeffortwasallottedtoflushing‘cleanskinned’animalsoutofthe thick bush as these animals had evaded capture for up to three or fourmusteringseasons(years).Suchanimals,especiallybulls,wereworthafairdollaroncecaptured;however,moreimportantly,youeliminated their ability to teach other animals how to evade capture. Once we had mustered a paddock, we would direct the mob via long lane way systems to central handling yards that were strategically located throughout the properties. A total of 70 miles of lane system existatLongtonstationaloneforsuchpurposes.Itwascommonforus to muster anywhere between 1500 and 4000 cattle from any one paddock. The handling yards were very well set up and allowed us to “draft” or sort all animals into stage of production based groups primarilywet(calfatfoot),dry(hopefullypregnant),weaner(whichrangedinagefromfourtotwenty-fourmonthsofage)andcleanskinned(mostlycalves,butalsoanymatureanimals). DespitetherequirementfortheBrahmainfluencedcattletowithstand the harsh living environment, which in some instances meant one cow per 90 acres, the reproductive character of the breed wastobedesired.Often,heiferswouldcalveforthefirsttimeatthirtymonths to three years of age and then not produce another calf for two years. This was largely in part due to the drought conditions that theanimalsoftenenduredduringtheirfirsttwoyearsoflife.Assuch,young females who had a calf at foot when mustered but were not pregnantatpreg-check,wereoftengivenanotheryeartomatureandget in calf. Heavy culling fell on older animals that should have been beyond these issues and still presented dry and empty (not-pregnant).

Amanda RosboroughCanadian Limousin • Association memberOntario Veterinary College, • University of Guelph 2013 DVM2011 Cattleman’s Young • Leaders Candidate2011 American Association of Bovine Practitioner’s Amstutz Scholar•


Once drafted, the cattle were directed through the “tick dips” in order to control the tick burden on stock. Tick infection is one of the most economically important diseases of cattle in Australia. If left unchecked,cattletickcansignificantlyreducecattlelive-weightgainand milk production. It is also responsible for transmitting Tick Fever orRedWaterDisease.InAustralia,thereisaso-called‘TickLine’thatis drawn across the top half of Queensland and Western Australia and also includes most of the Northern Territory. It is largely delineated by the climatic environment in this area that allows for survival of thetickpopulation.Thiscattletickinfectedzoneisunderlegislatedmovement controls in order to prevent the movement of cattle ticks southofthe“TickLine.”Alargeproportionofthepropertiesownedby the CAMM agricultural group are located in the marginal or buffer zonesborderingthetickboundary.Inordertomovecattlefromnorthern/infectedor“dirty”zonesandtheirboundariestosouthern/non-infectedor“clean”zones,cattlemustgothrougharigoroustickremoval strategy. For most places that are “clearing” cattle, it is two dips(ortreatments)atthehomefacilitiesanda“scratching”attheregistereddipbyacertifiedinspector,followedbyoneadditionaldipbefore leaving the treatment center. Scratching is when the inspector checks between the legs, under the tail, and in the ears for live ticks. AnexampleofatickclearingprotocolemployedatLongtonis:Twoplunge dippings four days apart and then one more dip once landed at the inspection center seven to ten days later. Or one plunge dip and oneinjection(ex.Dectomax)onthesameday,thenonemorediponcelanded seven to ten days later. A disadvantage encountered by some operatorsthatoptedforthefirststrategywasuptoa100kgdropinweightbetweenthefirsttreatmentstowhentheyreachedthefeedlotdue to the extra yarding and handling the cattle experienced. In addition to the drafting and dipping insights, I also spent a greatdealoftimeprocessingcalvesandpreg-checkingcows.IntotalIhelpedtoprocessover3500calves(castrating,tagging,branding,earnotchingandde-horning)andpreg-testedover4000cattle(1400cows on my own). It was a tremendous learning experience, exposing me to the Australian beef industry in the most intimate fashion I could ever dream. I was able to discover the natural beauty of the Australian outback, all without seeing one poisonous spider and only one close encounter with a snake. The connections and contacts I made will be with me for a lifetime, and for that I am extremely grateful. This experience has vastly increased my knowledge of international beef production. From it I plan to engage in future international relations opportunities, and share the many skills and ideas I gained with my peers here in Canada.


Beef Cow Nutrition can have a significant impact on the future performance of progeny and timing is everything. At certain points in the Cow’s reproductive cycle, proper nutrition may be more important than at other times. An example of this is called Fetal Programming.

Fetal programming is the idea that a maternal stimulus or insult at a critical point during fetal development has long-term impacts on the offspring. The long term impact is similar to the effect genetics have on the offspring. The genetic makeup of the calf is determined before conception as designed by the breeder through the selection of the sire and dam. Once the dam is pregnant, the die is cast and no further ‘adjustments’ can be made to the genetics of the calf. The only thing that can be done is to provide an optimum environment in order to realize the fullest potential of the calf’s genes. This needs to begin long before the calf is even born. The following chart shows that there are distinct periods of muscle creation (myogenesis) as well as fat cell development (adipogenesis) during gestation.

Nutrient deficiencies of the dam’s diet can curtail these developments resulting in a lifetime loss of performance.

A partial list of the areas of fetal programming has been shown to improve includes:• Skeletal muscle development/ calf growth and weight potential.• Marbling/carcass potential.• Reproductive efficiency of replacement heifers.• Increased body weight from weaning through 3 years of age.• Improved pregnancy rates.• Heifers more likely to calve in the first 3 weeks of calving season.

The following summary shows that adequate supplementation during gestation not only added 14 pounds to weaning weights but the heifers went on to breed better on first service (88% v 45%), were confirmed pregnant (94% v 73%) and had more unassisted calvings (69% v 38%). These are far-reaching effects when considering the only difference was the adequacy of nutrition of the dam’s diet. They are also important traits for the seedstock producer to show their customers value in their breeding program.

As we head into the fall and winter, pastures become very deficient in protein and energy but the tendency of producers is to leave cattle on pasture as long as possible, in order to conserve winter feed supplies.

If that is the case, there are supplementation products that can be used to improve the nutrition of the bred cow at this time. One example is to use Low Moisture Molasses tubs which simplify management and boost the value of poor pastures or stored feeds. These are rich in sugars which help maintain a viable microbial population in the rumen which will enhance the digestion of inferior quality forages. At the same time, these lick tubs provide protein, minerals and vitamins. It has been shown that tub feeding increases dry matter intake of dormant grass by 20% and improves the dry matter digestibility by 26%.

Fetal Programming

John PickeringNutritionist at Masterfeeds

London,Canada


Lors de l’assemblée générale annuelle de l’Association, trois membres du conseil ont été choisis pour remplacer les directeurs qui ont terminé leur terme, soit Darby Cochrane et Stan Skeels. Brian Lee a été réélu pour un deuxième terme de trois ans laissé et Tim Andrew et Luc Forcier sont les nouveaux venus.

Brian LeeBrian avec son épouse Holli ont établi Hollee Limousin il y a 6 ans et cette dernière année, ils ont gagné le titre d’Éleveur Pur-Sang de l’année pour l’Ontario. Ils ont acquis leur troupeau de race Limousin et essaient constamment de l’améliorer. Ils apprécient le circuit d’exposition en tant que participants et aiment bien s’impliquer avec les jeunes éleveurs de la race. Brian et Holli sont des ambassadeurs extraordinaires

pour la race Limousin et ne manquent jamais une chance d’en faire la promotion.

Brian espère recruter plus de jeunes éleveurs et il aspire à devenir l’agent de liaison entre le niveau provincial et l’Association Canadienne, de sorte que les idées puissent être apportées et partagées plus aisément entre les deux organisations. Il souhaite aussi que les avantages de la race Limousin soient plus clairement promus à travers l’industrie bovine.

Tim AndrewBonjour, mon nom est Tim Andrew. Ma famille et moi exploitons des ranchs dans le secteur Est de l’Alberta. Notre entreprise est surtout concentrée sur le vache/veau , mais nous faisons aussi de la semi-finition au pâturage. Nous avons choisi une base de vaches Limousin parce que la race fonctionne bien dans notre environnement. Notre expérience indique que nos vaches Limousin travaillent

fort en tant que mère et nous élevons des veaux lourds pour le

marché d’automne. Quand nous avons l’occasion de maintenir la propriété de nos veaux en engraissement, le rendement de carcasse supplémentaire et la conversion d’alimentation que nos animaux réalisent est où notre profit se repose. Il nous semble tout à fait logique pourquoi le bétail d’influence Limousin est recherché des acheteurs. Je pense que, comme race, nous avons une histoire intéressante à raconter. Nous avons un groupe de producteurs pur-sang, un groupe de parcs d’engraissement et des transformateurs qui sont engagés envers un futur solide pour la race Limousin puisque notre génétique produit une viande de qualité qui répond aux exigences des consommateurs.

Mon but en tant que membre du conseil d’administration est de réunir tous les secteurs impliqués. Nous sommes les leaders qui peuvent créer une plus grande efficacité le long de la chaine de production, en célébrant les succès qui ont lieu, et ce pour le bénéfice de chacun de nous, impliqué dans notre race.

Luc ForcierLuc et Diane ont commencé l’exploitation de leur ferme à Yamaska en 1970. Les 15 premières années furent dédiées à l’élevage des moutons de race. Luc Forcier fut élu président de la Société canadienne des éleveurs de moutons de races et membre du Temple de la renommée. Ensuite, ce fut le début de sa belle aventure Limousin. Parmi les faits marquants, soulignons l’achat en 1993 de 10 vaches Limousin à la grande vente de dispersion de Yackley -CMC au Dakota Sud.

Luc Forcier a obtenu un diplôme de GRAHAM SCHOOL au KANSAS sur le Cattle Management and Breeding. Il a siégé comme directeur de l’Association Canadienne Limousin au début des années 1990. Luc Forcier a présentement un troupeau de Limousin fullblood, de Lim-Flex , d’Angus et un élevage de chevaux Quarter Horse. LUC est le premier éleveur du Québec à avoir fait enregistrer des Lim-Flex. En plus de sa ferme, Luc s’est impliqué en politique municipale. Il a été maire de la municipalité de Yamaska et préfet de la MRC du BAS-RICHELIEU. Avocat de profession, carrière qui représente son occupation journalière, il n’en demeure pas moins que l’élevage Limousin représente pour lui une grande passion.

Bienvenue aux nouveaux directeurs de l’Association Canadienne Limousin


Joe Cooper is a name that is fairly new to the purebred Limousinscene,butanyonewhohaseverhadLimousininfluencefeedercalvesforsaleinAtlanticCanadaknowsitquitewell.WhetherinitsownfeedlotathomeinGreatVillage,NovaScotiaorcustomfedinOntario,BalamoreFarmLimitedisinvolvedinfinishing1000headoflocaland Quebec calves and back grounding 2000 more every year. Many of these feeder calves are destined to be slaughtered at Norwich Packers in Ontario.

This University of Guelph graduate did the math from the kill sheets provided to him after slaughter, and the resultsJoecameupwithfoundthatLimousininfluencecattle net over $100 more than Charolais. This bottom line incentive, combined with the calving ease and hardiness theLimousinbreedoffers,ledhimtopursueapurebredjourney. Currently, Joe’s preference leans towards red animalsforthepurebredherd;ashesimplystates,“Theblack ones tend to be an Angus type. I’m looking for extra muscle.”

His 100+ cow commercial herd was already bred to Limousinbulls,whenJoedecidedtoaddsomepurebredfemales three years ago. Purchases from Othberg

Limousin,DevonshireLimousin,NordalFarmsandmanymorequicklybroughtthenumbertowellover50Limousinfemales.Artificialinseminationis performed on as many females as possible at the beginning of the breeding season, but because the herd calves in later spring/early summer and as Balamore Farm is not just a cattle operation, Cooper reliesontopqualityclean-upbullstoimprovetheherdgenetics.HislatestacquisitioncamefromRomnLimousinoutofSouthDakota.

Joe’s primary goal is to produce bulls that meet the needs of the commercial market. As it is getting more difficulttofindthetypeoffeedercalvesthatJoeseeks for the feedlot side of his enterprise, he plans on purchasing progeny from the bulls he sells in the Maritimeregion.ThisneedformoreLimousinbullswas validated again recently, as prospect buyers have come knocking on the Coopers’ doors.

Joe, David, William, Robert and Carolyn

Discover Balamore Farm Limited The Cooper Family

David and Robert


On September 22, the Maritime Limousin Association met at the NB Beef Expo in Sussex, New Brunswick. The majority of the Limousin association members were in attendance for the small show and the MLA Annual General Meeting.

The highlight of the meeting was the announcement of the Nappan Bull Test Station upgrade to include a GrowSafe System. Starting this fall, Atlantic Beef breeders will have access to facilities that allow them to measure Residual Feed Intake of their animals. The state of the art system is currently being installed and will be ready for the bull entries in late October.

The 2012 Board of Directors:(left) John Siddal, Barb McLaughlin, Vice-President; Manfred Zillig.(right) Michael Byrne, President; Fritz Othberg, Sandra Othberg, Secretary, Mike Horsnell

BalamoreFarmLimitedisa1700acreblockfamilyoperation overlooking the Bay of Fundy, home of the highest tides in the world. The name Balamore is a spinoffoftheGaelicwordfor“GreatVillage.”Theoriginal farm site was purchased by Joe’s father in 1962, with an original focus on Shorthorn cattle and carrots. Another interesting fact is that part of the farm where the Cooper residence is located, once belonged to Sandy Best of Dundas farm who was an early importer of Continental breeds.

ProductionatBalamoreFarmLimitedhasexpandedandevolved since its modest beginning to make up today’s bountifulproducts—Limousincattle,strawberryplants,roots and tips and numerous varieties of perennials. The soiltypeandMaritimeclimatemakeGreatVillageanideal location for growing a wide variety of perennials, and they currently produce approximately 1 million bare-rootsforsalethroughoutCanadaandtheUnitedStates. Many tasks associated with that side of the business are done by hand, so the employee head count

reaches 140 at the peak of the season. ButJoereliesfirstandforemoston hisfamilytoworkalonghisside;wifeCarolynandsonsRobert, David and William. Young William has a deep passion for the cattle. He is contemplating joining beef 4-HandisnewmemberoftheCanadianJuniorLimousinAssociation.

To discover for yourself the Cooper family of Balamore FarmLimited,pleasevisittheirwebsiteathttp://balamore.com

Employees tending to numerous varieties of perennials


Bull Test Station UpdateWe are pleased to inform you that registrations for the bull test stations are coming in at a steady pace. The test will take place over 140 days, with the sale scheduled for April 13, 2013.You can follow weight reports on our website atwww.limousinquebec.com.

UPA Open House – A Beef SuccessAs previously announced, the Quebec Farmers Union (UPA) hosted an open house in the city of Montreal at Parc Jean Drapeau. Amongst all the featured productions on display, it was a Limousin cattle showcase that seemed to interest the urban crowd the most.

The objective of the day was to bring food production to the city and narrow the gap between consumers and producers. The Quebec Limousin president, Serge Dethier and secretary, Diane Joly accepted the invitation to represent the beef sector. They entertained and informed the crowd about beef production during the day.

Children in attendance had the opportunity to listen to a heifer’s heart, lungs and rumen thanks to Dr. Josée Kessler, DMV. The Limousin heifer “Yaelle” welcomed visitors into our pen and cooperated to the activity without being tied or restrained in any way.

Nouvelles De La Station Unique LimousinNous sommes heureux de vous informer que, comme par les années passées, les éleveurs de taureaux ont répondu en grande nombre à l’invitation de la Station et les inscriptions vont bon train. L’évaluation des taureaux s’échelonnera donc sur une période de 140 jours pour se terminer par une vente à l’encan le 13 avril 2013.Nous vous invitons à suivre les résultats des pesées sur notre site www.limousinquebec.com.

Journee Portes Ouvertes de l’U.P.A. : Un Succes BoeufSoulignons que parmi toutes les productions présentées au Parc Jean Drapeau lors de cette journée Portes Ouvertes organisée par l’UNION DES PRODUCTEURS AGRICOLES (U.P.A.), ce sont les bovins LIMOUSIN qui ont su retenir l’attention des citadins.

En effet, l’objectif premier étant d’établir un lien direct avec la population urbaine a été atteint et ce, grâce à l’implication et à la passion pour leur élevage qu’ont su faire transparaître le président et la secrétaire de l’Association du Québec, Serge Dethier et Diane Joly. Tout au long de la journée, ces derniers ont informé les visiteurs sur la production bovine du Québec.

Une attraction toute particulière pour les enfants s’est également déroulée dans l’enclos de la taure YAELLE, qui s’est gentiment prêtée à l’expérience et a collaboré au succès de cette activité. Madame Josée Kessler, vétérinaire et producteure laitier, a accueilli tour à tour les enfants et à l’aide de son stétoscope, a fait écouter aux enfants le cœur, les poumons et le rumen de la taure (qui se promenait librement dans l’enclos, sans aucune entrave). Un gros merci à Josée et à Yaelle pour leur patience et leur collaboration.

Un Éleveur Limousin Honore Par L’ordre National Du Merite Agricole M. Réjean Bédard, ayant déjà reçu sa médaille de Bronze 5 ans auparavant, se devait maintenant de s’inscrire au concours pour la médaille d’Argent. Ce dernier a donc gagné une médaille d’Argent et s’est vu décerner le titre d’Officier

Dr. Kessler and a young visitor at the Open House La vétérinaire Josée en compagnie de Jordan (qui a l’air très impressionné par ce qu’il entend...) et naturellement notre charmante et docile taure Yaelle.


Limousin Breeder Receives MeritCongratulations to Réjean Bédard, of Noble Limousin who was presented with the Silver Medal of Agricultural Merit. The prize was presented to him on September 20. Mr. Bedard received the Bronze medal 5 years ago. The participants can only enter every 5 years. It is quite an accomplishment to win the medal on a first try.

de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole. Cette médaille lui a été remise le jeudi, 20 septembre dernier lors du Gala de l’ONMA. Ce concours revient aux 5 ans et il comporte trois volets : Bronze, Argent et Or. On doit passer par le Bronze avant d’aller à l’Argent et ensuite l’Or. Certaines entreprises n’obtiennent pas le minimum de points requis pour recevoir une médaille. À ce moment, 5 ans plus tard, elles doivent se représenter encore dans la même catégorie. M. Bédard pourra se présenter au concours de la Médaille d’Or dans 5 ans s’il le désire. Pour les concours du Bronze et de l’Argent, il a obtenu sa médaille dès sa première participation! Félicitations.

Diane Joly and Serge Dethier with Quebec singer

Marie-Ève Janvier, who was the MC at the UPA

Open House.

Diane Joly et Serge Dethier en compagnie de la

chanteuse Marie-Ève Janvier, qui était la porte-parole

pour la journée des Portes Ouvertes.

Réjean Bedard and spouse Dorothée SunderlandRejean Bedard et Dorothee Sunderland

Anotheryearhascomeandisalmostgone;timesuredoesflybyandhereweareplanningforallourfallandwinter activities. First off, thank you to all breeders who supported our calendarauctionagainthisyear;weonceagainhelditonline at the beginning of September, with harvest in full swing but still managed to pull off a successful sale. Watch for your copy of the calendar in the mail or pick one up at Farmfair.SpeakingofFarmfair,theBonanzaGroupwillonceagainbehostingtheBonanzaGoldshowontheafternoon of Thursday, November 8th. Entries are in andtheLimousinbreedwillhaveastrongsetofcattleon display throughout the week, so be sure to come out and support those who go out and represent our breed at these events. The day will end with the annual Champions Reception, so it is sure to be a great day of cattle evaluation, food and entertainment.

TheALAwillbewrappingupouryearwiththeAnnual General Meeting and Pacesetter Sale in Olds, December 8th, in addition to the inaugural LastManStandingchallengewhichwillallowyouto be the judge. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to select the “last man standing,” who will getthelead-offspotinthesaleinadditiontoacashprize.Iencourageyoualltocomeoutfortheactivitiesas it is always a good event to attend to conduct a little business, be involved in your association, appraise somesuperiorgeneticsandsocializewithfellowbreeders, with the holidays just around the corner.OnbehalfoftheALAdirectors,Iwishgoodluckandsafe travels to all those hitting the road attending shows and sales over the next couple of months and we look forward to seeing you all out and about at the upcoming events.

Carriann JohnsonALAPresident


Harald Gunderson, of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the age of 83. He was born in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan on June 18, 1929.

Besides Shirley, his loving wife of sixty-three years, Harald is survived by his four children: Eric (Nicola), Lee (Louise), Laurie Watson and Cori (Brent) Paul; grandchildren: Brent, Kristopher, Trevor, James, David, Cierra, Charles, Aidan, Raine and Kindred; and eight great-grandchildren, as well as numerous other relatives and a multitude of close friends. He was predeceased by his parents Mary (Edwards) Cooil; father Oscar F. Gunderson, stepfather Harold Cooil, brothers George and Oscar (Bud) and sisters Eleanor and Gloria.

Harald was a man who wore many hats. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1948 and served as Officer Commanding of the South Alberta Light Horse C Squadron (Armoured Corps) Bow Island (Militia) and later the 19th Medium Artillery, Calgary. He was a Canadian Pacific Railway brakeman, worked in the trucking and insurance businesses before writing became his passion. He was editor of The Bow Island Graphic, a journalist with The Medicine Hat News, The Albertan and

The Calgary Herald. He was founding publisher of The Limousin Leader, World of Beef, Canadian Funeral News, Network magazine Canadian Emergency Services News, and was publisher/editor of Gunderson Funeral Journal. He authored provincial history books on funeral service in British Columbia, Alberta, Atlantic Canada and Manitoba, as well as the Limousin cattle breed in Canada, and pro-rodeo legend Herman Linder. He operated a public relations firm; served as a trustee and Chair of the Calgary Board of Education; as President of the Alberta School Board Association and Vice-President of the Canadian School Board Association; taught public relations and journalism at Mount Royal University (formerly College).

Harald was an Honourary Member of the Calgary Naval Veterans Association, Alberta School Board Association, Canadian School Board Association, Funeral Service Association of British Columbia, Alberta Funeral Service Association. He was also a 63-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 285, the Sons of Norway and the Torske Klubben “Cod Club.” He received special tributes from the Ontario Funeral Service Association, the Canadian Funeral Service Association and the Canadian Limousin Association. Harald was a recipient of the Governor General’s Medal for Community Service.

Social News

Canadian Beef Breeds Council Meets in Calgary to Initiate New Direction

Realignment of the organization underway to capitalize on opportunity afforded by industry trends and promote purebred cattle genetics

Calgary, 13 September 2012. The Board of Directors of the Canadian Beef Breeds Council met today to initiate a comprehensive, member-driven process of governance reform. The meeting involved intense consultation around the themes of member services, fundraising, export and domestic market promotion, strategic alliances and communications/information management.

These areas of CBBC’s current and emerging operations will inform the adoption of a new governance structure for the organization.

Working with Agriteam Canada Consulting, the CBBC Task Force on Governance has been formed to shape the future direction of the organization geared at supporting the needs of its members and leading the industry.

An interim Executive Vice President has been named to provide continuity throughout this interim process. We congratulate Mr Doug Fee who today was named to this position and look forward to working with him throughout the course of this transition period. A permanent EVP will subsequently be recruited.

About the CBBCThe Canadian Beef Breeds Council is a national organization serving as the voice of purebred cattle genetics domestically and internationally. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the organization comprises 24 breed associations and eight associate members including exporters, agricultural fairs and exhibitions.


Breeder Section

Kevin Rea 306/463-7950 The Rea FamilyKen Rea 306/968-2923 Marengo, SK S0L 2K0

[email protected]

Dale & Carole BarclayBox 21, Erskine, Alta. Canada T0C 1G0

(403) 742-4825 (403) 742-3882 (403) 742-5916DALE RICK TERRY

Box 127, Erskine, Alberta T0C 1G0Ph: (403) 742-5211 Fax: (403) 742-6139

Cell: (403) 740-7621

Terry & Lynette HepperSara and Erin

General Delivery, Zehner, SK S0G 5K0306/781-4628

[email protected]

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Lionel & Sharon, Alicia, Riché, Melanie

Patrick, Brody & Diane Fouillard

P.O. Box 3, St. Lazare, MB R0M 1Y0 Home/Fax: (204) 683-2353

Cell: (780) 719-3894

SpecializinginPolled Fullbloods and Purebreds

IAN, BONNIE AND GLEN HAMILTONCLINT AND AMANDA SEWARD

Box 55 Ph: 204-246-2312Darlingford , MB Cell: 204-823-1240R0G 0L0 Email: [email protected]

www.amaglenlimousin.caM A N I T O B A

Bill & Mary Anne ZwambagNick, Andrew & Matt

41410 Glendon Dr., Glenco, ON N0L 1M0Res. (519) 287-3219 Fax: (519) 287-5248

www.beezeeacres.ca email:[email protected]

Use a GOOD Limousin – Purebred & Fullblood

GERRY & RUTH GOODR.R. #1 Ph: (403) 337-2212Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0 Fax: (403) 337-3278

email: [email protected]

Stan & Pat 204-855-2214204-729-1772

Kyle & Erin 204-855-2633204-724-0892

Darby & Kelly 204-855-2191204-573-6529

Raising Limousin for over 30 yearsRR#1, Alexander, MB R0K 0A0

Fax: 204-855-2472 • Email: [email protected]: cochranestockfarms.com

Purebred Limousin Cattle

Haystack Acres

John and Michelle McLean �� Walker Rd RR# �Res:��.��.�� Harrow, [email protected] N�R �G�


4250 King Rd.KingCity, ON L7B 1K4

Ray, Stacie,WillMeg& Liz Stanton

Mobile: (416) [email protected]

Wanted:HarvestOlympus, Pub, Punch,OrionorGoldnviewKrugerrand semenandembryos.

780-879-2105 [email protected], Dorothy, Colin and Glenda

RR #1, Hardisty, Alberta T0B 1V0

Mike Henry017209 Grey Bruce Line R.R. #4

Tara, ON N0H 2N0Ph: (519) 934-2023

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POPLAR VIEWS T O C K F A R M

Lloyd & JoanAtchison

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TrevorAtchison

204•854•2510Box 4 • Group 20 • R.R. #1 •

Pipestone • [email protected]

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KEVIN PRESTON & FAMILY705-277-1032705-344-7438 (Cell)

613 Hwy 35Pontypool ON

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HLIMOUSINWAY

The “Fuchs” FamilyBethune, Saskatchewan S0G 0H0

Purebred Red & Black Limousin CattleVisitors Welcome

Ed & Doreen (306) 638-4422Warren (306) 789-8863Darcy (306) 638-4800


Rob & Cheryl SwaanErin & Eric Kishkan &

FamilyJeff & Amber Swaan &

Family4344 Hwy 97 S.

Quesnel, B.C.V2J 6P4

Tel: (250) 747-3836 • Fax: (250) 747-0436mail: [email protected]

www.pvlimousin.com

Box 450, Roblin, MB R0L 1P0email: [email protected]

Len, Ruth & Mark Angus: 204-937-4980Todd, Jay-Dean, Jules & Angus Smyth: 204-937-4384

www.jaymarandy.com

www.hockridgefarms.ca


Breeders of polled purebred andfullblood Limousin

Bryce & Nathan Allen

P.O. Box 189Warkworth, OntarioK0K 3K0

Tel: (705) 924-2583Fax: (705) 924-3385

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Mark Sugimoto & Family

2713 33 Ave. South Lethbridge,ABT1K1J8 (403)3279327(H) (403)3086171(C) [email protected]


Services Section

Chris PoleyChris PoleyAuctioneer

Box 252Waldheim, SK, S0K 4R0

Cell (306) 220-5006

Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd.Davis-Rairdan InternationalP.O. Box 590 Crossfield, Alberta Canada T0M 0S0 Phone (403) 946-4551 Fax (403) 946-5093 Website: www.davis-rairdan.com E-mail: [email protected]

SERVICES OFFERED:- On-farm freezing & collection - Donor care facility - Recipient herd - Licensed facility for embryo exports- Genetic marketing & selection

Craig FlewellingBox 428Bowden, AB T0M 0K0Phone (403) 556-0515 cellEmail: [email protected]

Consulting • Ring Service • Order Buying

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HEATHER BARRSuite302,13220St.AlbertTrail,Edmonton,AlbertaT5L4W1

[email protected] www.cdnfarmins.com

Transit Livestock Mortality Equine

Phone:(403)337-0052Cell:(780)853-7067Fax:(403)337-0052

HeadOffice:(780)447-3276

The 2012 National Limousin Show is coming up at the Manitoba Livestock Expo, November 1-3 in Brandon.TheLimousinbanquetwillbeheldonFriday,November2at7:00PMattheRoadHouseBarintheCanadaInnHotellocatedontheexhibitionsite.Ticketsare$20andcanbeobtainedfromPatCochrane(204)724-2992.Pleasenotethatapizzapartywillbeheldforminorsinanadjacentroom.We suggest the Canada Inn Hotel, located right on the grounds for your accommodations, but availability is no longer guaranteed. The rate for the Queen rooms is $125/night plus taxes. To reserve your room, please call the hoteldirectlyat(204)727-1422andquotethegroupname“CanadianLimousinAssociation”or“221837.”The2012NationalLimousinShowisscheduledfor1:00PMonSaturday,November3.TheLimousinjudgeisLevyDouglasfromTexas.

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Advertiser’s Index

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Empire Polled ZippySire: DC Polled Nimbus6Z will make a great 4-H or show heifer. Out of PYN 39M, the Grand Dam of Empire Polled Trooper.

Empire Polled ZimbaSire: DC Polled Nimbus10Z is a quiet 4-H prospect heifer that will make an excellent Brood Cow like her mother.

EmpirE LimousinGarry & Heidi Dreichel

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Selling In TheALA Pacesetter Sale

December 8, 2012Olds, AB

AmaglenLimousin 39AnchorBLimousin 2Arntzen,Dean 42

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EdenMeadowsLimousin 39Elmgrove Farms 8, 10EmpireLimousin 43Enright Farms 39Excel Ranches 25Flewelling Cattle Company 42

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Haystack Acres 39Highland Stock Farms IFCHillside Farm 40Hi-ValleyLimousin 43,40Hi-WayLimousin 40Hockridge Farms 40HudsonLimousin 40,41

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MapleKeyFarms 40Masterfeeds 41

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November1-2 Lloydminster Stockade Round Up, Lloydminster, SK

2-4 Toronto Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, ON

3 Royal Elite All Breeds Sale, Toronto, ON

3 Canadian National Limousin Show, Brandon, MB

8-11 Farmfair International, Edmonton, AB

8 Farmfair Limousin Show, Edmonton, AB

9 Headliner All Breed Sale, Edmonton, AB

8-10 Saskatoon Fall Fair, Saskatoon, SK

13 Canfax Cattle Market Forum, Calgary, AB

19-24 Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SK

22 Agribition Limousin Show, Regina, SK

23 Solid Gold Agribition Limousin Sale, Regina, SK

30 Western Select Limousin Sale, Lloydminster, SK

December1 Autumn Cattle Drive Sale, Listowel, ON

3 Limousin Focus Group Ontario, Alliston, ON

7 Highland Sale XVIII, Olds, AB

8 Alberta Limousin Annual General Meeting

Olds, AB

8 Alberta Limousin Association Pacesetter Sale

Olds, AB

10 Limousin Focus Group Alberta, Calgary, AB

31 New Year’s Resolution Frozen Genetic Sale

Red Deer, AB

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