September 2021
REGISTRY
THE HERD LETTER FOR 2021 IS "J "
 
LAB EXPORT & ONLINE LAB RESULT OPTIONS 
 
The CSA office is now able to forward electronic lab results in a digital (.csv file) format. This means that at a glance you can view parentage results, sire &/or dam exclusions & genetic condition results all in one convenient file.
 
There is also a very useful option that has been added to the Online system.
It can be found under – My Herd | My Lab | My Lab Test Results
It allows the online user to Print the “Lab Result Summary” sheets for their records.
 *** Note: The CSA office no longer prints/mails them to our Online members. If by chance you do not have access to a printer, please contact one of the Registry staff and we will be happy to assist you.
This new feature also allows you to view results as soon as they arrive electronically from the Lab and indicates the qualifying Sire (&/or Dam). The sort order can be changed by clicking on the desired column header. The most useful and convenient is sorting by the Received column. That way you see the results that arrived most recently.

Important Parentage Note: The column headers to be aware of are – Sireex / Sire Err (Sire Exclusion) or Damex / Dam Err (Dam Exclusion).  When the value is “Y” that means we require an alternate Sire &/or Dam for the tested animal.
 
Note: For your convenience, click here for the Genetic Test Results “key” for your reference.

TOTAL HERD ENROLLMENT 2ND INSTALLMENT BILLING WILL BE INVOICED ON OCTOBER 1st
 
** Members with credit cards on file with CSA, THE fees will be automatically processed on your credit cards on October 1st.  
** 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 you change numbers, please contact the office so we can continue to process all your work 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.  
CANADIAN SIMMENTAL HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS

CSA is pleased to recognize individuals who have contributed to the expansion and achievements of the Simmental Association in Canada.
 
Nomination Criteria

The following are the criteria for the award: These individuals will have contributed to the expansion and growth of the Simmental breed as well will be leaders in their community and in the beef industry. To be considered for the Canadian Simmental Hall of Fame, individuals will be recognized by their fellow breeders as leaders in promoting the Simmental breed, for their involvement in their provincial association and their contribution to the CSA board. Nominees are to be actively participating in and promoting Simmental today. Their understanding of the performance programs will be an asset when talking to fellow breeders and cattlemen.

Here is the nomination form link
BREED IMPROVEMENT
Weaning Data

While many of you have already weaned calves, please remember when reporting data to ensure complete contemporary groups are reported. Not reporting all calves can hurt the indexes of your best calves.

Example of Incomplete vs Complete Reporting and the impact:
SIMMENTAL COUNTRY
Have any member announcements? Please send to sgiles@simmental.com
YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION

YCSA Gearing up for the Fall 
 
The National YCSA will be meeting this month to elect a new board of directors and start planning the Facebook Auction Fundraiser, which will run in early December.
We would like to congratulate the Alberta and Ontario YCSA for hosting great provincial Classics.
Check out the CSA website for other provincial YCSA programs that will be running this fall. 
FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION
Apply for the FCSF Scholarships here.

Deadline to apply is September 30th 2021
MONTHLY COWBOY LAUGH
CSA OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Monday- September 6th- Labour Day
Monday- October 11th- Thanksgiving
Thursday- November 11th- Remembrance Day
Monday- December 27th- Christmas Holiday