CSA Contacts
#13, 4101-19th St. NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7C4
Tel: 1 (866) 860-6051
Tel: (403) 250-7979
Fax: (403) 250-5121
General Manager
Office Manager
Programs Coordinator
YCSA Coordinator
Registry & Member Services
Reception & Office Administration
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Simmental Country
(639) 314-4613
Sales Representative
(403) 540-5949
Programs Coordinator
(403) 793-0409
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Board of Directors
Second Vice-President
Directors
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Provincial
Association
Websites
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Canadian Simmental Association Enewsletter
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THE HERD LETTER FOR 2019 IS "G"
Total Herd Enrollment (THE) Billing (1st Installment)
Total Herd Enrollment (THE) participants will be billed for the 1st THE installment on April 1st for 2019 enrollment. Payment is due upon receipt of invoice. For members with a credit card on file at the office, fees will automatically be billed to your credit card. The 2nd THE installment will be invoiced October 1st.
Please note that in the event an enrolled cow is shipped or sold between installment billings, the second installment is still due and payable by the member who enrolled the cow. For further information/instructions on Total Herd Enrollment, please go to www.simmental.com under Registry | Total Herd Enrollment (THE).
New Online Member Customers Report
Online Members can now view their buyers history under online tools - NEW!! Buyer History.
This report includes and can be sorted by buyer name, address, Herd (Account Number), dates of sale, gender and number of head.
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As members move into bull buying/selling season there is a lot of activity testing bulls and animals for marketing or other reasons. There are more tests offered than ever before to CSA members, so let's sort through what the tests are, and which one is right for you.
The higher density tests GGP-50K and GGP uLD-30K provide parentage and are also used in the genetic evaluation to add accuracy and information to the calculated EPD. The Parentage Panels do not provide this benefit, other than ensuring that the pedigree is correct. AI sires, Herdsires and ET Donors require a GGP 50K test. The uLD panel is best suited for cattle that are well connected to the Simmental population and are not entering seedstock herds.
If you are only interested in parentage on a calf a Basic SNP or Parentage Plus panel can be ordered. While this will sort out parentage it does not provide any further information to the genetic evaluation about the animal being tested.
In most cases the additional investment in the GGP uLD 30K or GGP 50K panel is warranted. These panels provide all of the parentage information and contribute to the EPD evaluation. The GGP 50K tests when paired with specific trait tests are also a cost effective way to obtain specific trait information and enhance the EPD of the animals and are cheaper in combination than performing a standalone trait test and then requiring a 50K or parentage at a later date.
Genetic Evaluation - Impact of GGP 50K on genetic evaluation
While it is essential to continue to collect and record trait information, the following table shows the equivalent number of progeny required to boost the EPD accuracy the same amount that a GGP 50K test does.
Trait
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Progeny
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Trait
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Progeny
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CE
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15
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Stay
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25
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BW
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21
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CW
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6
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WW
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22
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REA
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5
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YW
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24
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Fat
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6
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MCE
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3
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Marb
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8
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Milk
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18
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Breed Improvement Meetings
The CSA Breed Improvement activities are directed by the membership. The Breed Improvement Committee will meet in March as part of the CSA Board meetings to review various breed improvement initiatives and provide recommendations to the board regarding breed improvement programs and activities. If you have concerns or ideas for breed improvement, please do not hesitate to contact your committee members.
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DNA REBATE FOR HEIFERS IN TOTAL HERD ENROLLMENT
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Thank you to Czechmate Livestock for sending us this great picture of there baby calf showing off her new Simmental RFID tag. Please continue to send your pictures of your tags in action to rerickson@simmental.com
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2019 CSA DIRECTOR ELECTION PROCESS & NOMINATION FORMS
2019 Election Process & Nomination form for election to the CSA Board of Directors can be found at
www.simmental.com
Three Canadian Simmental Association (CSA) Director Positions Open
A total of three CSA Director positions are open in three regions as follows:
Alberta (one seat): Roger Deeg (eligible for re-election)
Saskatchewan (one seat): Marlin LeBlanc (eligible for re-election) Ontario (one seat): Larry Barkley (eligible for re-election)
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SIMMENTAL COUNTRY NEWS
Spring Issue Deadline is April 1
st
Get your thank you ads in to let your customers know you appreciate the success of your bull sale.
To book your advertising space
Please call Randy @ 403-540-5949 or Sue @ 403-793-0409
Membership Announcements
What's Happening
If you'd like to have your sale or event listed in 'What's Happening' in Simmental Country and on the website please send to Sue
For a listing of Simmental events visit the Simmental Country website.
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FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION
Interested in Donating an item to this years Foundation Auction?
Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation is a Registered Canadian Charity focused on three key areas: youth development, scholarships and research. Our main source of funding for the Foundation has been through our Annual Auction held in conjunction with the Annual meeting of the Canadian Simmental Association. We will be holding the 13th Annual Foundation Auction, Saturday August 10
th
in
St-Hyacinthe, QC.
Donators will receive recognition in the Simmental Country magazine, e-newsletters, the FCSF website, auction sale
catalog
, social media and during the event. The auction is broad casted around the world, live on
www.DLMS.com
. Donators will receive a charitable tax receipt for the amount the item sells for.
If you are interested in donating an item in this year's Auction please email fcsf@simmental.com
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YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION
SAVE THE DATE! YCSA National Classic August 7-11, 2019 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec!
The 2018 National YCSA Classic will be proudly hosted in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec August 7-11, 2019. The Classic will be held in conjunction with the 2019 Canadian Simmental Association Convention. Please keep your eyes open for the latest information, as this will be another fantastic opportunity to take part in a leading national youth event!
If you are interested in being a sponsor of the National Classic, please email kmanske@simmental.com.
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CSA OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Office Holiday Schedule
Friday- April 19th- Good Friday
Monday- May 20th- Victoria Day
Monday- July 1st- Canada Day
Monday- August 5th- Civic Holiday
Monday- September 2nd- Labour Day
Monday- October 14th- Thanksgiving
Monday- November 11th- Remembrance Day
Wednesday- December 25th- Christmas Day
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