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Highlights from the Late Fall 2005 Issue
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The two strengths of any breed must include its ability to enhance the efficiency of commercial beef production and ensure the consistent quality of the end product to the consumer. Rare indeed is the breed that can successfully satisfy both of these basic criteria. No breed, apart from Herefords, can contribute so predictably in either a straight-bred or crossbred situation. I could go on for paragraphs touting the economic advantages of the Hereford breed, but I would be caught yet again preaching to the converted.
What I can report though, is that more people all the time are realizing the profit potential of the "New Hereford", whether it's steers coming off summer grass in BC, calves from four provinces filling a demand in southern Alberta, or special calf sales at 16 major markets across the nation. The news is that there are buyers lined up and ready to bid market topping prices for the kind they want. There is absolutely no doubt that quality and uniformity are considered higher priorities than price as order buyers seek to fill their customer's lots this fall. Sure there is a widespread demand and prices are good, but this year, good Hereford calves don't take a second seat to anyone.
The big fall shows play a major role in creating enthusiasm within the breed but let's make sure we take time at these events to talk one on one with every mixed farmer and rancher who walks past our cattle. Don't wait for the spring bull sales to make your point - these people have a renewed interest now. A friend of mine in Kansas City phoned the other day to tell me about the Hereford show at the Kansas City Royal (Polled and Horned Herefords show in the same classes). He said it was by far the largest crowd he had seen watching the show there for ten years and some 20 class winners and a few champions were sired by Canadian Bulls! The purebred breeder is the last to take a hit when the market swings away from him and he is the last to be rewarded when it comes back. The market is back and we have to be vigilant enough to recognize it and be confident enough to believe in it.
I invite you to read the recent results of purebred and commercial Hereford sales in this issue. Use this public information to reappraise your own cattle and promote the breed as a whole. Good Hereford cattle are worth more money than ever -
BELIEVE IT!
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Hildebrandts Celebrate 50 Years Of Herefords
2005 marks 50 years that the entrepreneur Alfred Hildbrandt has been raising registered Polled Hereford cattle in north central Alberta . He has made consistent use of a 100-year-old log barn, which was on the farm when he and his parents purchased it.
In 1927, his father emigrated from Poland to Canada and spent his first year working on a farm in Saskatchewan before moving to Edmonton where he was employed with Canada Bedding and worked for 10 cents per hour. The next spring, his wife and two-year-old son, Gary, joined him from Poland. They rented a house in Edmonton, took in boarders and planted a large garden to make extra income.
After Alfred was born, the family rented a farm in the Nisku area, where they worked very hard until the fall at which time they had acquired enough money to purchase a farm seven miles south of Calmar. Alfred and his wife Gladys still reside on that same farm. When they began, they used a mower with horses to cut hay and make stacks and harvested their crop with an old time thrashing machine.
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back to topEditor's Note: In the wake of the U.S. border opening last March to Canadian feeder and slaughter cattle under 30 months of age, two major hurricanes striking the southern U.S. and recent sabre rattling by R-Calf, most Canadian purebred breeders are left wondering what it will take for them to regain their export market for breeding cattle to their U.S. customers. The following paper was prepared recently by Herb McLane, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Beef Breeds Council. It gives a detailed report of the current status of negotiations between the United States and Canada, as well as Mexico and presents the details of what agreements must be enjoined before the trade in breeding cattle, cattle over 30 months of age and meat from cattle over 30 months of age can be resumed. As Canadians, it is essential that we pay close attention to the demands by the U.S. National Cattle Breeders Association that Canada revise their testing requirements for Bluetongue and Anaplasmosis. Such a revision is long overdue and is of absolute necessity if we are to be able to resume a two-way trade in breeding cattle that is fair to both nations.
Introduction: The animal diseases of BSE, Bluetongue, and Anaplasmosis are politically linked in terms of trade and trade access to the United States . This document attempts to identify and summarize the salient points with respect to the current status of scientific Canadian regulation and US-rule making in respect of the political environment for the three disorders.
Summary: Canadian Beef Breeds Council is on record with the Government of Canada as being in support of science-based regulations and policies that enable and facilitate the entry of cattle of US-origin to Canada . This applies to BSE, Bluetongue and Anaplasmosis.
Canada - United States - Mexico
Officials representing Canada, the US and Mexico announced a harmonized North American import standard for BSE on March 29, 2005. The agreement is based on the science of BSE and provides protection of human and animal health and food safety and the framework should lead to further access for the trade of cattle and related products.
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Balog's British Breeds Calf Sale
This sale has for many years been one of the top marketing outlets for British bred calves in general and Hereford calves specifically. This year's event on Oct. 18 in Lethbridge, AB, saw some 3,500 calves, at least half of which were straight-bred Herefords, sell to a exceptional demand with another standing room only crowd in attendance. The 30 front row "Buyers Only" chairs were filled with competing order buyers representing feedlots and background operations throughout southern Alberta .
More than 60 southern Alberta businesses are well aware of the attention drawn to this sale and actively participate with sponsorship, signage and displays.
A beef seminar that addresses current issues is part of a reception held the evening prior to the sale and this year's featured speaker was Guy Smith, National Market Development Coordinator for the Canadian Hereford Association. A sponsored pancake breakfast was available to all the morning of the sale and 280 buyers, consignors and visitors were treated to a tenderloin steak dinner at noon courtesy of the Canadian Hereford Association, the Alberta Hereford Association and Hirsche-Fraser Meats. A Lethbridge radio station broadcast from the market throughout the day and various sponsors distributed some 60 door prizes. Local and national advertising budgets also helped to assure maximum attention to this one-of-a-kind sale.
The Competitions
With the possible exception of Canadian Western Agribition, the British Breeds Sale likely hosts the largest competition for commercial cattlemen anywhere in Canada. This year's independent panel of judges included Byron Haugan, Glen Pitman, Gordon Klein and Fred Dewald.
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back to topDouglas Lake Steers Attract National Attention!
Prospective buyers across the country fired up their computers or their televisions at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 21 in anticipation of the annual offering of the Douglas Lake Cattle Co. yearling steers. Nearly 1,600 head were sold in six lots in a little more than 15 minutes for gross sales of more than 1.75 million dollars.
The feature offering was a single lot of 840 straight-bred Hereford steers with a pay weight of 915-lbs. that brought $123.75/cwt. The results of their entire sale are noted.
It was reported that the 1,200 straight Hereford steers were all purchased by one major southern Alberta feed yard - a regular player at this sale and a repeat buyer of Douglas Lake Hereford steers.
Cow Boss, Stan Jacobs and General Manager, Joe Gardner, were well pleased with the results of this year's satellite auction.
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Keith Gilmore Foundation Scholarship WinnersPlease refer to www.keithgilmorefoundation.com to see the current winners
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ALBERTA HEREFORD ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2005-2006
PRESIDENT:
VICE PRESIDENT:
Jim Prichard,
Box 1557, Camrose, AB T4V 1X4
Phone: (780) 672-6458 Fax: (780) 672-0499
Blaine Brost,
Box 96, Irvine, AB T0J 1V0
Phone: (403) 834-2262 Fax: (403) 834-2146PAST PRESIDENT:
Doug Finseth,
Box 1029, Tofield, AB T0B 4J0
Phone (780) 662-3978 Fax: (780) 662-4934EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Tom Basnett,
Box 41, Eureka River, AB T0H 1K0
Phone/Fax: (780) 685-2102
DIRECTORS:
Stewart Crone,
Box 378, Hardisty, AB T0B 1V0
Phone/Fax: (780) 888-2168Brad Dallas,
Box 89, Bowden, AB T0M 0K0
Phone: (403) 224-2162 Fax: (403) 224-2738Clark Huston,
Box 27, Sibbald, AB T0J 3E0
Phone: (403) 676-2267 Fax: (403) 676-2004Dwayne Fulton,
RR #2, Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0
Phone (403) 337-2890 Fax (403) 337-2095Nels Nixdorff,
RR #2, Airdrie, AB T4B 2A4
Phone (403) 948-5604 Fax: (403) 948-3300Errol Verbeek,
Box 649, Evansburg, AB T0E 0T0
Phone/Fax: (780) 727-2775Andy Schuepbach,
Box 2044, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0
Phone (403) 625-4693 Fax (403) 625-1500 Cell (403) 625-6316Kevin Wirsta,
Box 334, Elk Point, AB T0A 1A0
Phone/Fax: (780) 724-2789The Alberta Hereford Association is launching a series of radio ads for the second year running. Listen to 96-X, K-ROCK 97.3 and 790 CFCW between 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 pm weekdays. These ads are in addition to our print advertising campaign. We welcome your feedback on these ads.
The Alberta Hereford Bull Lottery continues for another year! Any bull purchased in 2005 and transferred is AUTOMATICALLY eligible to win a $5,000 credit towards the purchase of another bull. Don't forget to ask for your transferred registration paper when buying your bulls this fall!
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back to topThe Manitoba Mainstream
HEREFORD WEEK IN CANADA
Since the CJHA National Council and CHA Board of Directors announced this new concept, committees have been meeting to begin planning for this event. The concept was introduced to be a convenience for CHA members and to increase attendance at both events. Manitoba was chosen to be the first province to host this event.
Hereford Week in Canada will be held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Man. and the adjoining Canad Inns will be the host hotel. The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Canad Inns and Keystone. Dates for Hereford Week in Canada will be August 1 - 6, 2006. The Manitoba Hereford Association and Manitoba Junior Hereford Association have been meeting jointly. They are looking for any volunteers that may want to help out in any way. If you are interested, call CHA Director, Dan Gullett or MJHA Adult Advisor, Albert Rimke.
GOOD AS GOLD SALE
The Annual Manitoba Hereford Association Good as Gold Sale will be held on Friday, December 9 in the Canada Room of the Keystone Centre in Brandon . This sale highlights the breeding programs of many of the Manitoba breeders.If you require further information or would like to receive a sale catalogue, contact the Sale Manager, Jackie Mitchell at (204) 523-8713.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
Manitoba Grazing School
The Manitoba Hereford Association will unveil their new display at the Manitoba Grazing School that will be held at the Keystone Centre on December 7 and 8. This two-day seminar draws cattlemen from all over Manitoba for displays and lectures on various aspects on making the best use of the grazing resources. This makes for a great spot to show these cattlemen the attributes and advantages to be gained by using Hereford genetics. As well, they will be able to check out the cattle that will be selling at the Good as Gold Sale on December 9.Manitoba Hereford Association Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting for the Manitoba Hereford Association will be held at the Royal Oak Inn in Brandon on Saturday, January 7, 2006. It will follow the same format as in past years with each association having their Annual Meeting in the afternoon followed by a joint banquet in the evening. This year, the Angus, Hereford, Limousin, and Maine-Anjou Associaiton will be joined by the Charolais breeders.This concept has proven to be very successful in the past with the joint activities in the evening allowing everyone to relax and to interact with those cattlemen from the other breeds. The 2005 winner of the Manitoba Hereford Commercial Breeder of the Year will be announced.
Bull Test Stations
Hereford bulls are once again on test at two Test Stations in Manitoba, with the bulls being delivered the first week in October.The Douglas Test Station Bull Sale will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Test Station. You can obtain further information from Manager, Brady Fawns at (204) 763-4696.
The South West Bull Development Centre will hold their sale on Tuesday, March 14 at the Test Station location at Batho Farms at Oak Lake . Contact Station Manager, Ron Batho at (204) 855-2404.
All the Best from the Manitoba Hereford Association to their fellow breeders from across Canada and all the Best for 2006. We look forward to welcoming you to the Keystone Province for Hereford Week 2006.
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back to topOntario Hereford Happenings
Seaforth Banner Show
Exhibitors enjoyed a beautiful day at the Western Zone's Banner Show held in Seaforth during the Fall Fair, in memory of Stan Jackson. A total of 35 head of cattle were shown which consisted of 14 heifers, 13 bulls and four cow/calf pairs.
The results are as follows:
Bull Calf Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Bull: EJM Roderick 201N 21R, exhibited by Earl & John McEachren, Glencoe
Junior Champion Bull: SRF Pistol Hitter 31P, exhibited by Sandy Ridge Farms, West Lorne
Senior & Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Champion Bull Over All Breeds: Remitall Nighthawk 100N, exhibited by Robert Eaton & Family, Dorbay Polled Herefords, and Remitall Cattle Co., Olds, AB
Heifer Calf Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Female: RTH Roxy 3R, exhibited by Rick & Tracey Haynes, Glencoe
Junior Champion Female: Mount-Vern 17D Norma Too 2P, exhibited by Barbara Downey, Bolton
Senior & Grand Champion Female and Supreme Champion Female Over All Breeds: OBF Molly 55L 11N, with heifer calf at foot by ANL 530 Trad Victor 31A 11C,exhibited by Katelyn McEachren, Glencoe
The winner of the Breeder's Herd class and the Stan Jackson Trophy was Earl & John McEachren
The winner of the Get-of-Sire class was Ron & Nadine Wells with progeny of CBPH Meadow Master 18M.
The following were the other exhibitors (not already mentioned above) Harvey & Beth McKay Alanna McKay William Lyons Les & Sherry Emke Winston Powell Everyone enjoyed a great day and a great time in and out of the show ring! We look forward to seeing you next year in Seaforth.Walkerton MOE Show
Judge: Cody Sankey, Michigan State University
The Walkerton MOE Show was held on Saturday, Oct. 1 with 77 head of cattle shown. This included 23 bulls, 36 heifers and nine cow-calf pairs.
Heifer Calf Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Female: BNMHPH MS KAYLEE ET 129R, shown by Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia
Reserve Heifer Calf Champion: GROSVENOR MS SUPREME 324N 315R, shown by Grosvenor Farm, Shelburne
Junior Champion Female: JDL JANICE JUR 126P, shown by Justin, Joshua & Jessica Lasby, Shelburne
Reserve Junior Champion Female: BAR-J-M LUCY 36P, shown by John Mastine, Whitney
Senior & Grand Champion Female: GROSVENOR MS SUPREME 29F 508N, with heifer calf by GH Neutralizer ET 324N, shown by Grosvenor Farm, Shelburne
Reserve Senior Champion Female: ICF Gemini 4J 112N, with bull calf by NS Keno 005, shown by Bruce & Heather Ribey, Paisley
Bull Calf Champion: MHPH 68M RAWHIDE 1012R, shown by Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia
Reserve Bull Calf Champion: JDL LUCKY STRIKE 13J 220R, shown by Justin, Joshua & Jessica Lasby, Shelburne
Junior Champion Bull: LIAN 62J PROFESSOR ET 229P, shown by Wallace & Fern Pugh, Orangeville
Reserve Junior Champion Bull: GH GORDO 162P, shown by Sarah Darraugh, Whitney
Senior & Grand Champion Bull: WILGOR 55K NORTHEASTERN OL 2N, shown by Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia
Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Bull: GH NEUTRALIZER ET 324N, shown by Grosvenor Farm, Shelburne
Breeder's Herd & Get-of-Sire: Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia
Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, OrilliaRenfrew MOE Show September 10, 2005
Junior & Grand Champion Bull: GH GORDO, exhibited by Bar-J-M, John Mastine
Reserve Junior Champion Bull: MARLONA GOV 236G PERFECT, exhibited by Naismith Farm, Jim & Marilyn Naismith
Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Bull: SPRING VALLEY FARMS BASIC, exhibited by Spring Valley Farm, Mack James
Junior Champion Female: BAR-J-M KASEY, exhibited by Bar-J-M, John Mastine
Reserve Junior Champion Female: GLEN VU CHARM, exhibited by Glen Vu Farms, Jim Brass
Senior & Grand Champion Female: BAR-J-M DIXIE LADY, exhibited by Bar-J-M, John Mastine
Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Female: GLEN VU LUCKY, exhibited by Glen Vu Farm, Jim Brass
Breeder's Herd: Bar-J-M, John Mastine
Get-of-Sire: Spring Valley Farm, Mack James
Progeny of Dam: Glue Vu Farm, Jim Brass
Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Bar-J-M, John Mastine• • •
back to topQuebec Hereford Communiqué
The Eastern Townships Hereford Club held its annual picnic on August 7th at the home of Carol and Larry Padner, Frost Home Farm, in Waterloo . The 40 or so members enjoyed a great setting and wonderful hospitality on a beautiful summer day. As always, the silent auction was a popular fundraiser and the club thanks everyone for contributing and participating. The club president, Richard Cadarette, also made presentations of 25-year membership pins, to Real Veilleux (Ayers Cliff) and Ernest Tomuschat (Mansonville).
Just a reminder to all Quebec breeders who have sold bulls at least 10 months old. Please make sure your transfers are done so that your buyers will be eligible for the drawing of the $2,000 voucher for use next year. The drawing will take place at the annual meeting.
Expo Quebec - MOE Show August 18, 2005
Judge: Jay Bradley, Ontario
BULL CHAMPIONS
GRAND CHAMPION & SENIOR CHAMPION: MHPH 4L Nevada 124N - Gilles Soucy, Drummondville
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION & JUNIOR CHAMPION: Barrons Right Time 122 8P - Wayne Gallup, Melbourne
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION: C & T 005 Stubbs 8N - Maple Hill Herefords Farm, Waterloo
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: Maple-Hill Pete 210P - Maple Hill Herefords Farm
FEMALE CHAMPIONS
GRAND CHAMPION & SENIOR CHAMPION: Haroldson's Maybelline 56F 94K - Gilles Soucy, Drummondville
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION & JUNIOR CHAMPION: Souc Tina 4P, Gilles Soucy
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION: Marquis Marigold 76H 1M - Marquis Polled Herefords, La Durantaye
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: Souc Roxanne 3P - Gilles Soucy
Expo Cookshire - MOE Show August 20, 2005BULL CHAMPIONS
GRAND CHAMPION & JUNIOR CHAMPION: Golden-Oak 4L Passport 3P - Harry & Christopher Lodge, Danville
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION & SENIOR CHAMPION: Wayneford 62J Jethro 6N - Glenburn Acres Farm, Lennoxville
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: Airve Premium 8P - Real Veilleux, Ayers Cliff
FEMALE CHAMPIONS
GRAND CHAMPION & SENIOR CHAMPION: Airve Nikita 7N - Real Veilleux, Ayers Cliff
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION & JUNIOR CHAMPION: Souc Tanya 9P - Carey Johnston, Melbourne
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION: Wilgor 12E Luch 42H 5L - Glenburn Acres Farm, Lennoxville
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: CB 2L Matilda 6P - Harry & Christopher Lodge, Danville
Premier Breeder: Real Veilleux, Ayers Cliff
Premier Exhibitor: Harry & Christopher Lodge, Danville
Expo Brome - MOE Show September 2, 2005BULL CHAMPIONS
GRAND CHAMPION: Souc Nestor 5R - Gilles Soucy, Drummondville
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION & JUNIOR CHAMPION: Golden-Oak 4L Passport 3P - Valley Brook Farm, Richmond
SENIOR CHAMPION: C & T 005 Stubbs 8N - Norman Taylor, Waterloo
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION: MHPH 4L Nevada 124N - Gilles Soucy, Drummondville
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: Dan Dex 96K Hammer 41P - Danniel Dextradeur, Granby
FEMALE CHAMPIONS
GRAND CHAMPION & SENIOR CHAMPION: Souc Lola 9N - Gilles Soucy, Drummonville
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION & JUNIOR CHAMPION: Souc Molly 20P, Gilles Soucy
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION: Joycliff She's All That 138L - Jennifer & Paul Mastine, Melbourne
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION: Joycliff Sophie 184P - Jennifer & Paul Mastine
Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor" Jennifer & Paul Mastine, Melbourne• • •
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River Valley & Star Lake Production Sale
September 15, 2005 Newburgh, ON
Total Average
1 bull $6,600 $6,600
30 1/2 females $98,775 $3,239
2 flushes $9,100 $4,500
2 pregnant recipients $3,500 $1,750
35 1/2 lots $117,975 $3,323BnC Polled Herefords New Millennium V Sale
September 16, 2005 Roseneath, ON
Total Average
69 1/3 female lots $141,100 $2,035
3 pregnant recipients $5,450 $1,817
72 1/3 lots $146,550 $2,026Elm-Lodge/Wilgor Sale
September 17, 2005 Indian River, ON
Total Average
5 1/4 bulls $25,800 $4,914
40 females $108,125 $2,703
2 flushes $13,100 $6,550
2 embryo lots $4,200 $2,762
49 1/4 lots $151,225 $3,071Autumn Alliance XXIII
September 18, 2005 Orillia, ON
Total Average
1 bull $2,300 $2,300
42 1/2 females $172,700 $4,064
43 1/2 lots $175,000 $4,023Yellowhead Sale
September 24, 2005 Prince George, BC
Total Average
16 Hereford lots $33,075 $2,067
23 Angus lots averaged $1,503Remitall's Elite Genetic Source Sale
October 8, 2005 Olds, AB
Auctioneer: Steve Dorran
TOTAL AVERAGE
12 3/4 bulls $133,900 $10,502
44 1/2 females $146,525 $3,293
4 flushes $30,250 $7,563
2 embryo interests $48,000 $24,000
63 1/4 lots $358,675 $5,671Fall Round-Up Sale
October 9, 2005 Killam, AB
TOTAL AVERAGE
2 bulls $5,600 $2,800
32 1/2 females $72,900 $2,243
2 embryo lots $8,600 $4,300
1 flush $5,600 $5,600
37 1/2 lots $92,500 $2,467NCX & Hinterland Polled Herefords
October 10, 2005 Brosseau, AB
TOTAL AVERAGE
4 bulls $8,750 $2,188
48 females $80,550 $1,678
1 embryo lot $900 $900
53 lots $89,300 $1,685C & T Cattle Co. & Rafter U Polled Herefords Take the Next Step Production Sale
October 14, 2005 Kisbey, SK
TOTAL AVERAGE
3/4 bull $2,300 $3,067
39 females $67,125 $1,721
39 3/4 lots $69,425 $1,747ANL Polled Herefords & Guests Production Sale
October 15, 2005 Steelman, SK
TOTAL AVERAGE
1/2 bull $2,900 $5,800
52 1/2 females $108,600 $2,069
53 lots $111,500 $2,104Blair Athol/Haroldson's & Friends
October 16, 2005 Alameda, SK
TOTAL AVERAGE
3 bulls $17,750 $5,917
63 1/2 females $130,450 $2,054
66 1/2 lots $148,200 $2,229Square "D" Polled Herefords History in the Making Sale
October 17, 2005 Langbank, SK
TOTAL AVERAGE
3 1/2 bulls $11,450 $3,271
50 females $103,125 $2,063
12 embryos $2,500 $208
2 flushes $8,400 $4,200
57 1/2 lots $125,475 $2,182
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Obituaries
Samuel Earl Harwood in Calgary on September 15, 2005
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