June 2023
NEOGEN CANADA TSU REBATE PROGRAM
IGS Genomically Enhanced EPD (Update)

Genomic information is a major contributor to the EPD on CSA animals. Now users of the CSA search site will be able to easily identify those animals with a high density DNA test (100K) included in the genetic evaluation. The information from these DNA tests is equivalent to: adding 25+ calving ease records, 4 daughter calving records, 22 birth weights, 25+ weaning weights, 25+ yearling weights, 15 stayability records, 6 carcass weights, 10 marbling, 8 rib-eye measurements, 11 backfat measures and 25+ docility scores into the overall EPD evaluation of an animal. Animals with genomic test information included in the published evaluation will be identified with the following logo.
If you have genomically tested an animal and the logo does not appear, there may be several reasons. These may include the test not being completed prior to initiation of the evaluation, edits or pedigree errors to the animal in question or the SNP data may not have been transferred. If you have questions on an individual animal, please contact the CSA and we can work together to ensure that the correct information is being included in genetic evaluation.
2023 CSA DNA/ULTRASOUND PROGRAM
Homo Polled, Homo Black by Pedigree

Homo (short for Homozygous) means that an animal contains 2 identical copies of a gene. In the CSA system we can DNA test animals for Homo Polled and Homo Black. Animals that are Homo Polled contain 2 copies of the polled gene and thus can only pass on Poll to their offspring. Animals that are Homo Black contain 2 copies of the black gene, and thus can only pass on Black to their offspring.
If a calf is born to two homo tested parents, then the calf must also be homozygous by default. In cases where both the sire and dam have been DNA tested homozygous for the trait in question and to save on testing costs, it is possible to parentage verify the calf and use the pedigree to confirm homozygosity for black or polled. If the calf is DNA confirmed to the tested homozygous parents it can be designated Homo by Pedigree.
2023 NATIONAL CLASSIC, AGM AND FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING AUCTION

August 4-6, 2023 - Ancaster, Ontario
For more information please check www.simmental.com
YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION (YCSA)
For more information please contact cfisk@simmental.com
INFORMATION ON TRAVELLER COMMUNICATIONS
Check the World Organisation for Animal Health website for the Official Disease Status of countries.
Webinar Available on Increased Reports of Hydrops Pregnancies: Seeking Active Cases
 
Last week, the ASA released information regarding increased reports of hydrops pregnancies in a line of Simmental cows. To read the full letter, click here. A special portion of the ASA website has been designated to provide current updates and other information. click here to visit the website. Past or present Hydrops cases can also be reported on the website if you have experienced a female in late gestation develop significant fluid buildup within her uterus/fetal membranes.
 
An informational webinar was held on May 8 with Drs. David Steffan and Jessica Peterson from the Nebraska Bovine Congenital Defects program and the ASA staff to address the recent development.
SIMMENTAL COUNTRY
Check out our events page for a listing of all the upcoming bull sales http://www.simmentalcountry.com
Have any member announcements? Please send to sgiles@simmental.com
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CSA MEMBERS
SIMMENTAL PHOTO OF THE MONTH
This months Simmental photo of the month was submitted by: Tandem T Farms of Smoky Lake, AB - Thomas, Tori and Tate Ponich
If you would like to submit a photo for the photo of the month the photos must include the following:
·    Have a Simmental influence
·    A caption or description if you have one
·    All photos submitted maybe used in future Simmental marketing material
 
Please submit all photos to sprice@simmental.com 
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