2010 MB YOUTH BEEF ROUNDUP

July 30, 31 and August 1, 2010
Neepawa, MB

Forty nine of Manitoba’s enthusiastic Junior Cattle Producers attended the Third annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup July 30, 31, and August 1, 2010 in Neepawa Manitoba. The weekend started off with a Workshop Day on Friday consisting of Ultrasound technology by Shari Beamish, Horse Judging, Kelvin Jarvis, Sales Talk, Andrea Arbuckle and Halter Making- Albert Rimke and Blair McRae

Members Exhibited Photography, Graphic Design, Print Marketing, Art, Scrapbook and took part in Sales Talk competition.

Saturday the Juniors took part in Sales Talk, Judging, Team Grooming, Team Judging and Pee Wee learning Clinic. One of the highlights of Saturday is the Cook off, where 5 Members on a team prepare a steak and Create a theme. Judges Glen Campbell (Manitoba Cattle Producers) Joan Airey and Brenda Eisler evaluated this competition and were impressed with the taste of the steaks and the costumes.

Sunday, the members took part in Showmanship in the morning with
Champion Pee Wee Showman- Levi Best, Harding
Reserve Autumn Kirpatrick, Tilston
Champion Junior Showperson – Taylor Carvey, Alexander
Reserve – Orianna Hyndman, Hamiota
Champion Intermediate Showman- Rachael Verwey, Portage
Reserve- Samantha Rimke, Oak Lake
Champion Senior Showperson- Austen Anderson, Swan River
Reserve- Melissa McRae, Brandon

After Lunch were the Cattle Conformation classes with 81 head of cattle. Judges for the day were Jeff Lees, Arcola, Sk and Bill Biglieni, Douglas, MB

Grand Champion Angus Female- Naomi Best, Harding
Reserve Grand Champion Angus- Melissa McRae, Brandon

Champion Charolais Female- Clint Hinsburg, Rapid City
Reserve Champion Charolais Female- Rachael Verwey, Portage

Champion Hereford Female- Levi Rimke, Oak Lake (2 year old)
Reserve Champion Hereford Female- Levi Rimke, Oak Lake, (yearling)

Champion Hereford Bull Calf- Jay Rimke, Oak Lake
Reserve Champion Hereford Bull Calf- Levi Rimke, Oak Lake

Champion Limousin Female- Dillion Hunter, Kenton
Reserve Champion Limousin Female – Brodie Hunter, Kenton

Champion Limousin Bull Calf- Brodie Hunter, Kenton
Reserve Champion Limousin Bull Calf- Dillon Hunter, Kenton

Champion Simmental Female- Taylor Carvey, Alexander
Reserve Champion Simmental female – Ryan Downey, Coulter

Champion Bull Calf- Carter Hedley, Rapid City
Reserve Champion Bull Calf- Taylor Carvey, Alexander

Champion Shorthorn Female – Justin Carvey, Alexander

Champion Commercial Female- Naomi Best, Harding
Reserve Champion Commercial Female- Kolton McIntosh,. Eriksdale

Champion commercial Bull Calf- Tim Davey, Westbourne
Reserve Commerical Bull Calf- Cindy Jack, Portage

Champion Fat Steer- Tim Davey, Westbourne
Reserve Champion Steer- Kolton McIntosh, Eriksdale

The Juniors ages 5- 25 enjoyed Weiner roasts, Quiz Bowl and game mixers along with the learning activities and cattle show on the weekend. Thanks to everyone who attended and sponsored our 3rd annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup to make it a success... See you next year.

View our blog at http://mbyouthbeefround-up.blogspot.com

2010 MB ANGUS SUMMER GOLD SHOW

Friday, July 23, 2010 - Harding, MB
Judge: Levi Jackson, Sedley, SK

Class: 2010 Bull Calf
1. Swindon Touchstone 10X, sired by Century Touchstone 131, Swindon Ranch Alexander, MB

2. TSN Sparticus 16X, sired by TSN Lucy's Boy 2M, TSN Livestock Brandon, MB

3. N7 Outlook 26X, sired by BC Outlook 7024, N7 Stock Farm Crandall, MB

4. DJCC Overload 22X, sired by RDDA Overload 2437R, DJ Cattle Co. Brookdale, MB

5. Red Sunset Ridge Potential 7X, sired by Red Six Mile Sakic 837S, Nancy Howatt Manitou, MB

6. Red Sunset Ridge Xceed 3X, sired by Red TNT's Bank Statement, Nancy Howatt Manitou, MB

Grand Champion Bull: Swindon Touchstone 10X

Reserve Grand Champion Bull : TSN Sparticus 16X

Class:2010 Heifer Calf

1. TVA Tibbie 11X, sired by TC Aberdeen 759, Topview Acres Grandview, MB

2. DJCC Rosebud 11X, sired by Youngdale Touchdown 36M, DJ Cattle Co. Brookdale, MB

3. DJCC Flora 10X, sired by TC Gridtopper 355, DJ Cattle Co. Brookdale, MB

4. Red McRae's Reba 92X, sired by Red Cockburn Ribeye 346U, Mar Mac Farms Brandon, MB

5. N7 Netwoodlady 10X, sired by SAV Net Worth, N7 Stock Farm Crandall, MB

6. N7 Netwoodlady 19X, sired by SAV Net Worth, N7 Stock Farm Crandall, MB

Heifer Calf Champion: TVA Tibbie 11X

Reserve Heifer Calf Champion: DJCC Rosebud 11X

Class:2009 Heifer Born Jan1 - Feb 31
Split:1

1. N7 Zara Lisa 42W, sired by BC Lookout 7024, N7 Stock Farm Crandall, MB

2. DJCC Rosebud 17W, sired by RDDA Overload 2437R, DJ Cattle Co. Brookdale, MB

3. N7 Mary KT 12W, sired by TC Stout, N7 Stock Farm Crandall, MB

4. Cranberry Creek Lynn 930W, sired by Cranberry Creek Fame 708T, Levi Best Harding, MB

5. Red Sunset Ridge Willie 15W, sired Red Gold Bar King V415, Nancy Howatt Manitou, MB

6. TVA Tibbie 11W, sired by SAV Net Worth, Kemp Farms Pilot Mound, MB

Class:2009 Heifer Born Jan1 - Feb 31
Split:2

1. MVF Rosebud 23W, sired by SAV Net Worth 4200, Symens Land & Cattle Co. Mission, BC and exhibited by Mountain View Farms Swan River

2. Red Sunset Ridge Winona 1W, sired by Red Six Mile Sakic 837S, Nancy Howatt Manitou, MB

3. DJCC Rosebud 6W, sired by Youngdale Touchdown 36M, Naomi Best Harding, MB

4. Swindon Lucy 901W, sired by Grand Island Elmo, Taylor Carvey Alexander, MB

5. TSN Eulima 8W, sired by TSN Lucy's Boy 2M, TSN Livestock Brandon, MB

6. MVF Tibbie 35W, sired by MVF VRD Dateline 913P, N7 Stock Farm Crandall, MB

There was no Junior Champion and Reserve Female selected just an overall champion.

Class:2 year old cow with natural 2010 calf at foot.
Split:1

1. Brookmore Maiden 105U, sired by Sitz Alliance 6595, Topview Acres Grandview

2. N7 Heroine 10U, sired by TC Stout 407, N7 Stock Farm Crandall, MB

3. MAK Bellemere Max 8306U, sired by Dryland Max 527, Kemp Farms Pilot Mound, MB

Class:Mature Cow with Natural 2010 calf at foot
Split:1

1. Red McRae's Reba 12S, sired by Red McRae's Keystone 1P, Mar Mac Farms Brandon, MB

2. N7 Blk Woodlady EXT 91KN, sired by Bar Emulation EXT, N7 Stock Farm Crandall, MB

3. PH 4480GF Tibbie 02M, sired by Northern Improvement 4480, Swindon Ranch Alexander, MB

Grand Champion Female: MVF Rosebud 23W

Reserve Grand Champion Female: N7 Zara Lisa 42W

Manitoba Angus Junior Show Champion Female:
Red McRae’s Reba 12S with calf Red McRae’s Reba 92X shown by Melissa McRae Brandon, MB

Manitoba Angus Junior Show Reserve Champion Female: Brookmore Maiden 105U with TVA Maiden 4X shown by Kendra Topham Grandview, MB

Showmanship winners
Pee wee – Justin Carvey

Junior – Taylor Carvey

Intermediate – Austen Kemp

Senior – Megan Kemp

Congratulations to all of the Junior participants.

Manitoba Angus Association 2010 Annual Meeting

January 9, 2010 - Manitoba Angus Association’s Annual Meeting and Banquet, was held January 9, 2010 in Brandon Manitoba, where a review of the 2009 Year was highlighted by the World Angus Forum event in Canada.

A good crowd was on hand for the afternoon meeting, where the committees gave their reports on the successful year the Manitoba Angus Association experienced, inspite of the challenges faced by the beef industry. The Association has worked hard over the past year promoting Angus Cattle at the Manitoba Display at the World Angus Forum in Calgary, through 4-H awards, junior shows and events, Green Tagged Angus Feeder Sales, Summer Gold Show along with our Fall Gold, Fall Keystone Sale and their Manitoba Angus Outlook Newsletter.

Doug Fee, Canadian Angus CEO from Calgary, addressed the members highlighting the success of the World Angus Forum in 2009, the Canadian Angus Ranchers Endorsement Beef Program and some of the new and upcoming programs that will be offered in the New Year.

During the meeting Round table groups worked on the Angus Green tag Program, Canadian Angus Ranchers Endorsement Program, Promotion and Advertising of the Angus Breed. Many new ideas came out of these sessions for the new Board of Directors to work on.

The new Manitoba Angus Board of Directors was named during the meeting. The Board is as follows: Shawn Birmingham (President), Dallas Johnston (Vice-President), Lois McRae (Canadian Director), Megan Kemp(Junior Director), Kent Topham, Allan Nykoliation, Doug Stamler, Ron Batho, Dan VanSteelandt, Jeff Fraser and Arlene Kirkpatrick (Secretary/Treasurer). New three Year Term Directors- Dan VanSteelandt and Dallas Johnston . New Two Year term Director – Ron Batho

New One year Term Directors- Allan Nykoliation and Jeff Fraser.

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALANA VANSTEELANT, TIM BAKER AND RYAN SHEARER our retiring directors for all their help over the past years.

The day wrapped up with an annual all-breeds banquet. The Manitoba Hereford, Limousin, Simmental and Charolais Associations joined the Manitoba Angus Association for a roast beef dinner and presentation by Tod Wallace of Manitoba Agriculture on the Grow Safe System which tracks feed intake, efficiency and health on livestock. A great time was had by all and a huge “hats off” goes to all who supported the event through donations, and purchasing of auction items

Submitted by Lois McRae Promotion and Advertising MAA

Stewart Cattle Co. Manitoba Angus Association Purebred Breeder of the Year 2009 (Van Daele award)

Pictured L to R; Shawn Birmingham, Manitoba President, Brent, Kelsey and Dale Stewart

Brent, Dale & Kelsey Stewart operate a 110 purebred Angus and 65 commercial cowherd.

In February the Stewart’s successfully held their first annual Bull and commercial female sale.

In June they brought a string of Angus cattle to Treherne, Manitoba for our Summer Gold Show. At this show they were awarded Breeder’s herd champion bull, reserve champion female and champion yearling heifer.

In July they took a display herd to the World Angus Forum in Spruce Meadows. The quality of Angus cattle they try to produce was evident at this world-class show as they captured the Intermediate yearling champion Bull.

Also in July an Angus cross steer raised by the Stewart’s was a division champion at the Calgary Stampede. In addition to this the steer was the reserve champion carcass steer. In the Angus Breed carcass quality is what we have been promoting along with all the other good things about our breed.

At our Fall Gold Show the Stewart’s received Reserve Heifer Calf champion, Champion female, Junior champion bull, Senior champion bull, Grand champion bull, and Champion Pair of bulls, Breeder’s Herd, Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder.

They also had Reserve Grand Champion bull at Farmfair in Edmonton along with a very successful Agribition with their bull SCC Right Time making it into the Top 10 of the RBC Supreme Challenge….Quite a Feat.

The Stewarts in addition to consigning cattle to our Association sale, The Keystone Klassic, they also supplied the fundraising heifer for out Provincial Association.

Perhaps more important than all the show ring success is their extremely strong support of the Junior Programs. They sponsored The Canadian Junior Angus Showdown, the Junior Show at the Manitoba Livestock Expo and the Junior Beef Extreme at the Canadian Western Agribition. I believe that their Junior Support is just as important because without the Juniors, there will be no one left to carry on things not only with Angus but all Breeds.

Manitoba is pleased to have dedicated breeders like Stewart Cattle Co, involved in the Angus Breed.

The Bray Family - Manitoba Angus Association Commercial Producers of the Year 2009

Manitoba Angus Association is pleased to announce that Kelly and Leah Bray and Family, are the 2009 winners of our Commercial Producer of the Year award. The Brays along with their children: Nicholas, Devin, Nathan and Lauren and Kelly’s Parents George and Sylvia operate their cow calf ranch in the Eddystone area. Their herd consists of 300 cows with 60 replacement heifers to ensure a young cowherd. Presently 16 Black Angus bulls are turned out on the 1 st of June to insure 10 th of March calving.

Throughout the summer mature cows graze on Native pasture while the young cows graze on tame rotational pastures and native grasses. In the fall, the Angus cross calves

Are weaned and are back grounded until the end of January when they are then sold. Each year Kelly and Nicholas along with George’s wisdom see that 8 to 4 Black Angus Bulls are purchased to continue adding new genetics and to keep the bull pen young.

Kelly and Leah are also very active in their local 4-H club, school, church and community. Kelly is a volunteer firefighter and participates in the local grazing club. Leah is a teacher and chauffeurs everyone to their activities. Nicholas is a director fro the Manitoba Junior Angus Association. Recently he ahs won the TD Agriculture scholarship in which he will use towards his education next year at the University of Manitoba. Nicholas was also the recipient of the Grand Moffat Herd builder Award in 2009 and purchased a Black Angus heifer for his herd. Devin, Nathan and Lauren are busy with their activities. Kelly, Leah and their family are fortunate to be able to participate in the beef industry by producing top quality Angus Cattle.

Manitoba Angus congratulates the Bray family on using Angus in their program and hope they will continue for years to come.