October 2021
REGISTRY
THE HERD LETTER FOR 2021 IS J

CSA Mail Out 
 
All active CSA members will receive their fall package shortly from our office. Included are 2022 female enrollment forms for THE participants, instructions for online Simmental.com users, and registration forms for non-THE (registration only) members.
 
Online Simmental.com users do not receive female enrollment forms and THE participants are required to submit enrollments through their online program. Deadline for 2022 female enrollment submission at the regular fee is December 15, 2021.
 
If you are not a THE participant but wish to join the program, please call our office today. 
 
TOTAL HERD ENROLLMENT 2ND INSTALLMENT BILLING - OCTOBER 1st
 
** Members with credit cards on file with CSA, THE fees will be applied at time of billing.
** Members without credit cards on file, payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
 
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).
 
CREDIT CARD USERS
 
Please ensure your credit card information is current in the office. If your card expires or has changed numbers, please contact the office so your work can be processed with no delays. Online.Simmental.com users are required to keep a valid working credit card on file with the CSA.
 
E-TRANSFERS
 
The CSA now accepts e-transfers. For "recipient" use Canadian Simmental Association and email address bjudd@simmental.com. Once e-transfer is complete, email Barb Judd at bjudd@simmental.com with security answer and the CSA account number you want the funds deposited to.  

Membership Information

Please ensure your membership information is current by calling our office or checking the CSA website www.simmental.com under CSA Registry Search/Member. This includes your address, phone number, and email address.  

DNA TESTING

10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO ENSURE A SMOOTH DNA TESTING PROCESS
  1. Familiarize yourself with CSA’s DNA testing requirements. http://www.simmental.com/PDF/Registration%20Options/DNA%20Requirments%20and%20Online%20Instructions%20Feb'21.pdf
  2. Contact the sale, bull test, show, etc., you may be participating in to be clear of their DNA requirements.
  3. Order kits early (at least two months before you need results) by contacting the CSA – cansim@simmental.com or 403-250-7979 /1-866-860-6051. Please follow instructions and have all the required information before calling.
  4. Use a blood card, TSU, or hair card for collection. NEVER send vials of blood, bags of hair, etc. to the lab or the CSA office.
  5. Follow the instructions for collection included with your kits. Failure to collect the samples properly may result in samples failing testing.
  6. If you make a mistake, i.e. collect the sample from the wrong animal, etc., do NOT send the sample to the lab. If you do, contact CSA immediately.
  7. Never send hair samples to the lab without either, 1) ordering the DNA kit through the CSA office (Registry Staff). Or, 2) by utilizing the Online Lab Order system under – My Herd | My Lab | My Lab Test Requests
  8. Send samples to the lab as soon as possible. Getting them out the door ensures faster processing and less time for paperwork to get mixed up.
  9. Check your email for results. Online participants should regularly check under - My Herd | My Lab | My Lab Test Results
  10. If you have a question, the CSA is happy to help. Please have your membership number and information on the animal you are inquiring about (CSA number, tattoo, etc.).
SIMMENTAL COUNTRY
YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION

Introducing the 2021/2022 YCSA Board of Directors
The National YCSA has elected a new Board of Directors

President- Katie Elmhirst (ONT)
1st- Vice President- Ryan Edwards (AB)
2nd Vice President- Mackenzie Skeels (AB/ Director at Large)

Directors: Dayne Whelan (SK) Gracie Falconer (MB) Lily Bouffard (QUE) Brodyn Labatte (SK/ Director at Large) Maritimes to be determined

The New board looks forward to the exciting year ahead!
FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION

Thank you for applying for this years FCSF Scholarships

The Friends of Canadian Simmental Association would like to thank you all for applying for this year’s FCSF scholarships.
Please stay tuned for more information to come in the upcoming weeks for the winners.

As a reminder the following scholarships are available:

We are offering · 2 Friends of Canadian Simmental Scholarships - $3,000 each · 2 Dr. Allan A Dixon Memorial Scholarships - $2000 each · 1 Trevor Vance Memorial Scholarships - $2000 (For First Year Students) and each applicant can be awarded 2 in a lifetime.
MONTHLY COWBOY JOKE
As the fall sales start to roll in....
CSA OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Monday- October 11th- Thanksgiving
Thursday- November 11th- Remembrance Day
Monday- December 27th- In lieu of Christmas Day
Monday- January 3rd- In lieu of New Years Day