REGISTRY

The herd letter for 2024 is “M”

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. This is providing there is no issues during testing.
 
Viewing SNP/DNA Results Using the Internet 
 
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 to:
 
My Herd
               My Lab
               My Lab Test Results
               Locate the Animal you wish to access results, select view on the right side of the list,
               Once the animal details appear, click on the tab titled - Lab Results               
 
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.

 
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 accepts e-transfers. Use “Canadian Simmental Association” for Recipient and email address bjudd@simmental.com. Include your CSA account number AND security answer on e-transfer message to ensure we can accept it and deposit funds to correct account.  
 
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.
Fall Data Collection

As you wean calves please remember that it is very important to report on all calves in a contemporary group, in order to give fair credit to all calves (particularly the best ones). As well, weaning is an excellent time to consider collecting docility scores on calves, and weights and body condition scores on cows. The weight and body condition can also assist in planning for winter feeding programs given the high price of feed.
FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION
Scholarship Application Deadline - September 30, 2024
2024 FCSF Scholarship information and application - click here

2024 FCSF Bursary information and application - click here
2024 DNA PROGRAM
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: Cheryl Brown of MCG Simmentals.
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 lshuttleworth@simmental.com 
CSA OFFICE CLOSURE DATES 2024

Monday - October 14th - Thanksgiving Day
Monday - November 11th - Remembrance Day
Wednesday December 25th-Friday December 27th - Christmas