CSA September 2018 Enewsletter

We would like to remind our members that they can inquire about the status of DNA tests that are being conducted for their animals by using either the Online System or the Pedigree / Animal Search function on the CSA website.

Depending on the animal that you are wanting to inquire about, Online Simmental users can obtain this information by logging into their system and navigating under either of the three areas listed below and clicking on the link named View . Once the animal details are displayed click on the tab titled - Lab Results.

My Herd

My Registered Males

My Registered Females

My Un-Registered Calves

Alternatively, if you opt to use the Pedigree / Animal Search option on the CSA website, enter the Tattoo of the animal (without spaces) in the search entry-box. Once the animal details appear, click on the tab titled - Lab Results.

If you should have any questions regarding the results or if you require another copy of a Lab Summary Report for an animal, please call the CSA office at 403.250.7979 and we will be happy to assist you.

Lab Testing

CSA would like to remind its members to allow a one month turnaround time for all lab test results to ensure your animals can be registered in time for your shows and sales.

BREED IMPROVEMENT

BOLT Evaluation Update

Pre-production testing of the BOLT evaluation system began in July. The testing process involves CSA sending weekly data updates including genomic information and receiving genetic evaluations back on a weekly basis. The testing represents the next steps in adding additional breeds//breed information into the BOLT evaluation at IGS.

NEW - THE Compliance Report

THE Compliance reports are designed to help remind you in one easy to access report of animals in your herd that may be missing some data.

An example report is shown here...

The report shows only those females in the cow herd with missing data. This means you do not have to sort through your entire group of cows to identify those that may have missed some key information. In this example, ABC 123D does not have a calf reported. We do not know if she lost the calf, never conceived or the calf just came on a busy day and was not reported. THE Compliance reports provides an easy, one stop reminder to identify missing information and ensure that full reporting is done without having to sort through the entire cow herd.

Reports can be accessed/printed from the online system at any time. Paper only clients should receive reporting in their fall packages, post-weaning.

2018 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE QUALIFYING SHOWS

For a complete list of rules and regulations, visit www.simmental.com

STAND OUT & BE IDENTIFIED

To purchase your tags contact the CCIA at -1877-909-2333

SIMMENTAL COUNTRY NEWS

Simmental Country Online

To view Simmental Country and Commercial Country issues online visit www.simmentalcountry.com

FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION

2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE

Click here for the application

Deadline to register is September 30, 2018.

RECORD BREAKING AUCTION FOR FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 15, 2018

Calgary, Alberta Canada - Record breaking temperatures were not the only record broken at this year's Canadian Simmental Association's (CSA) National Convention. In excess of 300 people gathered for the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation (FCSF) annual auction in Olds, Alberta August 11, 2018.

The Foundation auction is always a highlight of the CSA's National Convention and this year's totals shattered previous amounts raising a record breaking $127,866.00 to support education, research and youth activities. Over 60 auction items were generously donated for the live auction, followed by 17 silent auction items. Lot 1 of the live auction, a bred heifer donated by Lewis Farms, Spruce Grove, AB was auctioned off and broke another record by raising $33,700.00 for the FCSF. Final sale results can be found on our FCSF website and face book page.

During the 2018 Young Canadian Simmental Association's (YCSA) National show, which was held the final day of the Convention, the FCSF Directors presented $20,000.00 from the auction proceeds to the YCSA for ongoing youth activities.

"The Foundation is thrilled with the success of our 2018 auction" stated FCSF President Ken Lewis. "The funds collected will continue to be used for youth programing, education and scholarships. Thank you to all the buyers, donators, volunteers and staff that made this year a record breaking event!"

The Quebec Simmental Association and FCSF looks forward to hosting next year's Foundation Auction in St-Hyacinthe, August 10th 2019.

YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS YEAR'S NATIONAL CLASSIC POSSIBLE

CSA OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Office Holiday Schedule

The Canadian Simmental Association's office will be closed for the following 2018 holidays.

Thanksgiving - Monday, October 8th

Christmas - Tuesday, December 25th & Wednesday, December 26th