May 2022
REGISTRY

THE HERD LETTER FOR 2022 IS "K"

Bylaw Changes
All active CSA and YCSA members 18 years of age and older were mailed a 2022 AGM notice and mail-in ballot envelope containing two proposed by-law amendment ballots. Completed ballots must be mailed back to CSA office and postmarked no later than May 25th. 
The valid ballots will be opened and counted on June 8th.
 
Be sure to exercise your right to vote!

New CSA Merchandise available now in our office and on our website

View these awesome new items below and on our website. www.simmental.com
To order fill out the Merchandise Order Form on the website.
BREED IMPROVEMENT

Data and Genetic Evaluation

The CSA conducts weekly evaluations through International Genetic Solutions (IGS). For those submitting calving/yearling data please be aware that new data submitted during the week is sent to IGS on Sunday nights. It then takes a week to conduct all of the edits/data checks and EPD calculations before the EPD are returned the next Sunday night and then loaded on CSA system on Monday mornings. If you have submitted new information, please be aware that it may take a few days before it is reflected in an animal’s EPD profile.

Ultrasound

For those members interested in ultrasound or taking advantage of the CSA ultrasound/DNA rebate program, a list of certified ultrasound technicians can be found here.
OVER 100,000 HEAD OF SIMMENTAL INFLUENCED CATTLE ARE NOW TAGGED BLUE ACROSS THE COUNTRY
2022 DNA TESTING PROGRAM OPTIONS
FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION (FCSF)

2022 Foundation Friend

Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation are very excited to announce that the Downhill Simmentals will be the Foundation Friend for 2022

As the Foundation Friend for 2022 Downhill Simmentals will donate Lot 1 in the Friends of Canadian Simmental Foundation Auction taking place live in person July 23rd in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba and broadcast on DLMS.ca. Tickets on the heifer will be available to purchase any time before or during the auction.

Downhill Simmentals purchased there first Simmental females in the fall of 2007. They currently stand at 65 breeding females and market bulls through the Horner/Downhill/TSN bull sale on February 28th. Females are generally marketed in the Shades of the Prairie sale in December in Brandon. Along with the purebred Simmental, Everett runs 2000 acres of cropland and hay land. The main yard is located in the scenic Valley between Rapid City and Minnedosa, Manitoba. Besides the farm Whitetail deer hunting, bear hunting and fishing are favorite things to do. Visitors always welcome with great hospitality.
YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCAITION (YCSA)

YCSA National Classic

2022 National YCSA Show is approaching and the Manitoba YCSA and MSA are hard at working planning a great event. The Show will be July 21-24, 2022 in Portage la Prairie. The registration information and online entries are available at https://simmental.com/ycsaevents.html 
 
All the provincial YCSA boards are working hard at planning their provincial classics. You will find a list of dates and locations at the link above. The best way to get more information on each province is to go to their Facebook page or contact one of the board members. 
 
If you have any question or concerns please contact: 
Crystal Fisk 
YCSA Programs Coordinator 
306-897-0274 
SIMMENTAL COUNTRY
Have any member announcements? Please send to sgiles@simmental.com
MONTHLY RANCHER LAUGH
Everyone's excited to get there pairs out to pasture
CSA OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES

Monday- May 23rd- Victoria Day
Friday- July 1st- Canada Day
Monday- August 1st- Civic Holiday
Monday- September 5th- Labour Day
Monday- October 10th- Thanksgiving
Friday- November 11th- Remembrance Day
Monday- December 26th- In Lieu of Christmas Day