Spring 2026 Spotlight On Speckle Park

SPECKLE PARK

COUNTING THE SPOTS

PARK

SPECKLE PARK

note from

the Editor

These last eight months into working for the Canadian Speckle Park Association have been an absolute pleasure. The breed had a highly successful fall show season with a huge congratulations going out to Watson Land and Livestock and to Wolf Lake Cattle on their 2025 Champions of the World! 2026 marks 20 years of Speckle Park being named a distinct breed in Canada, at this time I would like to congratulate everyone who has been a part of the breed’s journey from the beginning, and I am excited to see where the breed goes in the future. As part of the 20-year celebration, we have included a map of the world with all the countries that I could find with Speckle Park genetics. This issue you will notice a few new and different things as it has been designed in a way to be more of a handbook/ reference guide for breeders with many articles to aid both new and veteran breeders on a variety of topics from a gestation calendar to a confirmation guide to ideal structural characteristics.

I strongly believe in the power of community and in the power of a small breed association. It has been great putting names to faces (and voices) from hours of conversation over the phone and emails. Thank

BRIGITTE HERREMA

you to everyone who stopped me in my tracks at shows and events to introduce yourself to me, that means a lot, and I really truly appreciate all the feedback and wisdom passed to me. The Speckle Park breed is truly one of a kind and I am very lucky to be working for the association. I am always open for more ideas and feedback on how to improve things and where breeders want more focus. Please feel free to email, message me on Facebook directly or via the Association account me at any time!

Thank you again for everything and I look forward to celebrating with everyone at the AGM in June and other events this coming year.

Cheers!

Brigitte

Ces huit derniers mois passés à travailler pour l’Association canadienne Speckle Park ont été un réel plaisir. La race a connu une saison d’expositions d’automne extrêmement réussie, et nous tenons à adresser de sincères félicitations à Watson Land and Livestock ainsi qu’à Wolf Lake Cattle pour leurs titres de Champions du monde 2025 !

L’année 2026 marque 20 ans depuis que le Speckle Park a été reconnu comme race distincte au Canada. J’aimerais profiter de l’occasion pour féliciter toutes les personnes qui ont fait partie du parcours de la race depuis le tout début, et je suis enthousiaste à l’idée de voir où elle se dirigera dans l’avenir. Dans le cadre des célébrations du 20e anniversaire, nous avons inclus une carte du monde présentant tous les pays pour lesquels j’ai pu trouver des génétiques de Speckle Park.

Dans ce numéro, vous remarquerez également quelques nouveautés, puisque la publication a été conçue davantage comme un manuel ou un guide de référence à l’intention des éleveurs. On y retrouve de nombreux articles visant à soutenir autant les nouveaux éleveurs que les éleveurs d’expérience, sur une variété de sujets allant d’un calendrier de gestation jusqu’à un guide de conformation, en passant par les caractéristiques structurales idéales.

Je crois fermement au pouvoir de la communauté et à la force d’une petite association de race. Ce fut un réel plaisir de mettre des noms sur des visages (et des voix) après des heures de conversations au téléphone et par courriel. Merci sincèrement à toutes les personnes qui ont pris le temps de m’arrêter lors des expositions et des événements pour venir se présenter ; cela compte énormément pour moi, et j’apprécie profondément tous les commentaires et les conseils que vous m’avez partagés. La race Speckle Park est véritablement unique en son genre, et je me considère très chanceuse de travailler pour l’Association. Je suis toujours ouverte aux nouvelles idées et aux commentaires sur les façons d’améliorer les choses et sur les aspects auxquels les éleveurs aimeraient que l’on accorde davantage d’attention. N’hésitez pas à m’écrire par courriel ou à me contacter sur Facebook, directement ou par l’entremise de la page de l’Association, en tout temps !

Merci encore pour tout, et j’ai bien hâte de célébrer avec vous tous lors de l’AGA en juin ainsi que lors des autres événements prévus au cours de la prochaine année.

Au plaisir,

Brigitte

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

CSPA CORNER

Welcome to the 8th Edition of Spotlight on Speckle Park!

It’s hard to believe we’re back at Bull Sale Season once again.

2026 brings with it a significant milestone year for the Canadian Speckle Park Association. This year, marks the 20th Anniversary of when Speckle Park became a distinct breed. Whether you’re a Lifetime Speckle Park breeder, a new breed enthusiast, or this is the first time you’ve heard of Speckle Park, we’re glad you’re here.

To mark the occasion, we’re stoked to be heading back to the birth province of Speckle Park for our

Annual General Meeting this year. We hope to see you in Saskatchewan in June!

Communication with International Breed associations remains strong, and interest in Speckle Park Cattle continues to increase across the globe.

We look forward to seeing what this next year brings and wish everyone a successful Bull Sale Season!

As always, I am happy to answer any questions, and am always available to hear your thoughts and concerns.

Peter Watson CSPA President

RAPPORT DU PRÉSIDENT

Bienvenue à la 8e édition de Spotlight on Speckle Park !

Il est difficile de croire que nous sommes déjà de retour à la saison des ventes de taureaux.

L’année 2026 marque une étape importante pour l’Association canadienne Speckle Park. Cette année souligne le 20e anniversaire de la reconnaissance de la race en tant que race distincte. Que vous soyez un éleveur de Speckle Park de longue date, un nouvel adepte de la race ou que ce soit la première fois que vous entendez parler du Speckle Park, nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir.

Pour souligner cet anniversaire, nous sommes ravis de retourner dans la province de naissance du Speckle Park à l’occasion de notre assemblée générale annuelle

cette année. Nous espérons vous voir en Saskatchewan en juin !

Les communications avec les associations de race internationales demeurent solides, et l’intérêt pour le bétail Speckle Park continue de croître partout dans le monde.

Nous avons hâte de voir ce que la prochaine année nous réserve et souhaitons à tous une saison de ventes de taureaux couronnée de succès !

Comme toujours, je suis heureux de répondre à vos questions et demeure disponible pour entendre vos commentaires et préoccupations.

Peter Watson, Président de l’Association canadienne Speckle Park

PRESIDENT

CO-CHAIR OF SHOW COMMITTEE Peter Watson Branchton, ON · 519-242-0933 petemar162@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT CHAIR OF THE COMMERCIAL & BREED IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE

Craig Brown Wetaskiwin, AB · 780-360-3276 maplelanestockfarm@gmail.com

DIRECTORS

TREASURER Carla Ducherer Neilburg, SK · 780-870-4401 cducherer@hotmail.com

DIRECTOR/YOUTH PROGRAMS Makenzie Olson Tisdale, SK · 305-921-3402 youth@canadianspecklepark.ca

Dan Brundige Bonnyville, AB · 780-573-0945 danbrundige06@gmail.com

Travis Beishuizen Ripley, ON · 519-441-8018 t_beishuizen@hotmail.com

MEMBER AT LARGE

Ashley Anderson Didsbury, AB · 250-845-4084 info.kfcfarms@gmail.com

OFFICE MANAGER’S REPORT

CSPA CORNER

2026 is underway with calving in full swing and bull sales just beginning as purebred and commercial producers are already looking toward their breeding decisions for the 2027 calf crop. The industry shows no signs of decreasing for the time being as the Canadian cattle numbers continue to rebuild to meet demands.

For those who coin themselves as “lifetime learners”; I would like to remind those interested that BCRC has a fantastic library of free webinars hosted throughout the winter months that can be enjoyed anytime from the comfort of your home. The range of topics is widespread and easy to take advantage of. Visit www.beefresearch.ca to take advantage.

Our AGM will bring us back to birth province of Speckle Park cattle. Saskatchewan seemed to be a very fitting location for our 20th year as a distinct breed in Canada and we look forward to all the events and hospitality planned in Saskatoon and surrounding areas this summer. Mark your calendars for June 26-28 for a weekend of tours, special 20th anniversary events and our National Junior Show. More information will be shared as it is available.

There are new options available to our membership for taking DNA samples from their calves other than the traditional hair pull

method. TSUs (Tissue Sampling Units) are becoming increasingly popular and provide a faster, easier and cleaner way to take samples from your seedstock.

With TSU units, a sample can be taken at any age including day-old calves with little chance of any cross contamination as the sample is immediately preserved in a sealed vial. Allflex TSU applicators and Vials can be ordered directly through the Neogen online webstore or through many of your local farm supply outlet stores.

All samples being sent to the lab regardless of Hair or TSU need to be set up with a test request prior to arriving at the lab. This process has not changed; however, this is a reminder as we move forward into spring registrations. This process saves the office and the lab valuable time. If sending in samples directly to Neogen, please ensure the animals are entered in the system and you have notified the office of the samples you are sending, and which tests you wish to have completed for each sample being sent.

Thank you to all our producers for the hard work you put in every day to produce genetics in Canada we can be proud of.

Ciara Mattheis CSPA Business Manager & Registrar

CANADIAN SPECKLE PARK ASSOCIATION

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L’année 2026 est bien entamée : le temps des vêlages bat son plein et les ventes de taureaux commencent à peine, alors que les producteurs de bétail, tant pur-sang que commerciaux, réfléchissent déjà à leurs décisions d’accouplements pour leur récolte de veaux de 2027. L’industrie ne montre aucun signe de ralentissement pour le moment, alors que le cheptel bovin canadien continue de se reconstituer afin de répondre à la demande.

Pour ceux qui se considèrent comme des “étudiants à vie”, j’aimerais vous rappeler BCRC (le Conseil de recherche sur les bovins de boucherie) offre une excellente bibliothèque de webinaires gratuits, présentés tout au long des mois d’hiver et accessibles en tout temps, dans le confort de votre foyer. La gamme de sujets est vaste et facile à explorer. Visitez le site www. beefresearch.ca pour en profiter.

Notre AGA nous ramènera dans la province de naissance de la race Speckle Park. La Saskatchewan nous semblait être un endroit idéal pour souligner nos 20 ans comme race distincte au Canada, et nous avons bien hâte à l’ensemble des activités et à l’hospitalité

prévues à Saskatoon et dans les environs cet été. Réservez les dates du 26 au 28 juin pour une fin de semaine de visites, d’événements spéciaux soulignant le 20e anniversaire et de notre concours national junior. De plus amples informations seront communiquées dès que disponible.

De nouvelles options s’offrent maintenant à nos membres pour le prélèvement d’échantillons d’ADN sur leurs veaux, en plus de la méthode traditionnelle de prélèvement de poils. Les UPT (unités de prélèvement tissulaire ou TSU) gagnent en popularité et offrent une façon plus rapide, plus simple et plus propre de prélever des échantillons sur vos animaux.

Avec les unités UPT, un échantillon peut être prélevé à tout âge, y compris chez les veaux d’un jour, avec très peu de risques de contamination, puisque l’échantillon est immédiatement conservé dans une fiole scellée. Les applicateurs et fioles TSU Allflex peuvent être commandés directement par l’entremise de la boutique en ligne de Neogen ou auprès de nombreux détaillants agricoles locaux.

Tous les échantillons envoyés au laboratoire, qu’il s’agisse de poils ou d’unités TSU, doivent faire l’objet d’une demande d’analyse avant leur arrivée au laboratoire. Ce processus n’a pas changé ; il s’agit simplement d’un rappel à l’approche de la période des enregistrements. Cette procédure permet d’économiser un temps précieux tant pour le bureau que pour le laboratoire. Si vous envoyez des échantillons directement à Neogen, veuillez-vous assurer que les animaux sont bien inscrits dans le système et que vous avez avisé le bureau des échantillons expédiés, ainsi que des tests que vous souhaitez faire effectuer pour chacun des échantillons envoyés.

Merci à tous nos producteurs pour le travail acharné que vous accomplissez chaque jour afin de produire, une génétique canadienne dont nous pouvons être fiers.

Ciara Mattheis

CSPA Directrice des affaires et registraire

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SHOW COMMITTEE REPORT

CSPA CORNER

As we move into another exciting show season, the Canadian Speckle Park Association Show Committee is pleased to highlight three cornerstone sanctioned events that continue to showcase the quality, versatility, and progress of Speckle Park cattle across the country.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Farmfair International, and Canadian Western Agribition remain the premier stages for our breed. These events provide unparalleled exposure for breeders, cattle, and genetics, while offering opportunities to engage with fellow producers, commercial cattlemen, and the wider agricultural community. Year after year, Speckle Park cattle continue to stand out for their balance, eye appeal, performance, and functionality, reinforcing the strength of the breed in both purebred and commercial settings.

A major highlight of the upcoming show season is the SPX Show at Canadian Western Agribition, which places a spotlight on commercial Speckle Park–influenced prospect heifers and steers. This event celebrates the real-world impact of Speckle Park genetics in crossbreeding programs and reinforces the value the breed brings to the beef industry beyond the purebred ring. Breeders still have the opportunity to sign up and qualify their genetics for this exciting initiative, providing an excellent platform to promote their bulls and breeding programs while competing for significant recognition and rewards.

As we celebrate 20 years as a distinct breed, the Show Committee encourages all members to get involved—by exhibiting cattle, qualifying genetics, sponsoring events, or supporting fellow breeders ringside. These shows are more than competitions; they are powerful marketing tools and a chance to tell the Speckle Park story to a National and International audience.

We invite you to join us at the shows this year, take advantage of the opportunities they offer, and help us mark this important milestone in Speckle Park History. Together, let’s continue to showcase the cattle, the people, and the progress that define our breed.

Carla Ducherer Show Committee Chair

SALE COMMITTEE REPORT

CSPA CORNER

The 2025 show and sale season marked a significant milestone for the CSPA as we proudly hosted the sale at Canadian Western Agribition. There is no greater stage to showcase elite genetics, and this year’s offering reflected the strength, consistency, and forward vision of the Speckle Park breed.

The overall quality of the cattle presented was a true testament to the dedication of breeders who continue to raise the bar. Buyers responded with confidence, reinforcing the strong demand for cattle that combine eye appeal, structural integrity, performance, and long-term productivity. The enthusiasm in the sale ring translated into impressive results and a highly successful inaugural event.

Each lot represented more than an individual animal — it reflected years of thoughtful breeding decisions, disciplined herd building, and an unwavering commitment to genetic progress. The positive feedback received following the sale confirmed that the Speckle Park breed continues to command attention on one of the world’s most respected livestock stages.

A special highlight of the event was the generous donation heifer from Perry & Susan Ruszkowski of PJS Speckle Park, offered to raise funds for the Canadian Speckle Park Junior

Association. We extend our sincere thanks for this outstanding show of generosity and support. This contribution exemplifies the strength of our community and our shared commitment to investing in the next generation of cattlemen and women. Proceeds from the donation heifer will directly support junior programming, leadership development, and expanded opportunities for youth within the Speckle Park breed.

As we celebrate 20 years of progress and achievement, the 2026 sale at Agribition promises to be a landmark event. The 20th Anniversary Edition will highlight the advancement, consistency, and growing global impact of two decades of focused breeding. We encourage breeders to nominate their genetics early. Whether you are a long-time supporter or considering consigning for the first time, the 2026 sale will be an event you won’t want to miss.

We look forward to building on this momentum and welcoming you back in 2026 for a truly special anniversary celebration.

Thank you,

Carla Ducherer

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SPECKLE SPOTS

2025 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Spots ‘N Sprouts Speckle Park John & Dale Herbert Neilburk, SK

Our first involvement with Speckle Park was in the fall of 1979, when a gentleman, whom we had never met before, knocked on our door. He introduced himself as Bill Lamont. He was pasturing cattle just a mile west of our farm and was wondering if we would be interested in wintering the 15 cows on that pasture. Since we had both grown up on mixed farms, we were happy to take on the challenge. Since we weren’t set up for cattle we immediately started fencing and building a corral. When spring arrived, we were blessed with 16 calves from the 15 cows. We soon were introduced to the other 6 Speckle Park breeders in the area, ie. in the Battlefords, Unity, Coledale, and Maidstone.

It was during our many visits with Bill and Eileen that we learned it was their dream to make these black and white speckled animals a breed.

In 1985, the Lamonts decided it would be wise to form an association in order to further develop and promote the breed. Thus, was formed the “Speckle Park Cattle Association” (CSPA), later renamed the “Canadian Speckle Park Association”. At that point Bill appointed John as the first president of the association, a position he held for 10 years.

The meetings of the members of the CSPA were in the homes of the members and it was at a meeting at our house in 1990 I, Dale, was nominated to the position of CEO and at the AGM in 1991 I took over the position, which included both that of secretary and registrar. I held the position till 2004, at which time Agriculture Canada took over as registrar. I continued on as secretary until 2006, at which time we were recognized as a distinct breed. I will always remember my first year as registrar. Only 9 animals were transferred.

Shortly after becoming CEO, our members decided it was time to apply for breed status. What a happy day it was for all of us when a letter was received, dated June 21, 1993, stating “ministerial approval has just been received for the incorporation of the Canadian Speckle Park Cattle Association in respect of the evolving breed of Speckle Park cattle”.

Our next chore was to write our first set of by-laws. I remember the directors sitting around our kitchen table every second Sunday afternoon during the winter of 1993/1994 writing by-laws, something none of us had any experience with. The afternoons would end with everyone staying for supper, at which time we could enjoy some lighter conversation and comradery.

Once our by-laws were approved, we were required to set up a new Board of Directors. Both John and I served on that first Board. As well, John was elected president and I was appointed CEO (secretary and registrar).

In the early years we were forever striving to increase the Spots ‘N Sprouts herd size but we were continually being contacted by those interested

in purchasing Speckle Park. We knew, in order to expand the breed, we needed more breeders. So, it took a long time to increase our own herd size. We will never regret the sales we made though. We acquired some great members and friends through these sales.

Some of the first animals to be graded were 6 of our steers. A member of the CSPA, who was also a meat grader, encouraged us to bring 6 steers into Vermilion Packers to be slaughtered and graded. We had been taking animals there for some time to be slaughtered and sold. When the results of the grading of the 6 steers was known, all six graded A1 AAA. Thus, was born the phrase, “Speckle Park, Saskatchewan’s Best Kept Secret”. I remember going into Vermilion Packers for the first time and was welcomed with, “You must be Mrs. Speckle Park”. We were so lucky to be involved in many of the ‘firsts’ for the breed. We helped organize and take part in the first Speckle Park Show and Sale. It took place in the Neilburg arena in June, 1994.

I believe it was about 1991 when the first Speckle Park bulls took part in the Lakeland College Bull Test in Vermilion, AB. We entered a bull in that test and one or more bulls in every Test following that.

When the association decided to try their luck in the Steer Class and Carcass Competition at the Calgary Stampede, we again took part, and in 2000 our steer came in first in the Speckle Park steer class.

When we heard about the Steak Challenge at the Canadian Bull Congress in Camrose, AB our members decided to give it a try. Often, we would supply some of the steaks and John was often the one flipping the steaks on the barbecue and I’d help serve them.

Our daughter, Sheri, joined the 4-H beef project she became the very first person to show a Speckle Park in 4-H; even though the judge ignored her animal it did get recognized for its quality once on the hook. The butcher was impressed with the marbling, the cutability, and size of the carcass. He was happy to know he had a carcass with a size that was affordable. Since that time many young people have shown Speckle Park in 4-H and been a great form of promotion for the breed. We were part of the Board that decided to test the waters at CWA. The first year John and a fellow member went

and took our bull, Norton, along with some literature to hand out. That may have been our very first brochure.

When Speckle Park took part in the Steer-A-Year feed efficiency project at Olds College, we helped supply animals. When the Board decided to take part in Farmfair in Edmonton with a Speckle Park show for the first time, we loaded up animals to take. We were also some of the first to ship embryos to Australia. I was CEO when Greg Ebbeck of Australia phoned the office inquiring about Speckle Park embryos and if there were any for sale. I knew nothing about embryos and no Speckle Park breeder had ever mentioned selling embryos before this time.

We could have never dreamed of the challenging and rewarding journey we were about to embark on when Bill Lamont knocked on our door

back in 1979 and asked us if we’d be interested in wintering 15 cows for him. Our journey has allowed us to meet and work with so many wonderful Speckle Park breeders and share so many Speckle Park success stories with them. We have seen the breed expand beyond Saskatchewan and Alberta to across Canada, into the U.S., and abroad. We have seen them go from heavily discounted prices, like $600/bred heifer at our first public sale in 1994, to the exorbitant prices we have experienced in recent years. We feel so fortunate to have been part of those early years, when making Speckle Park a breed was Bill and Eileen Lamont’s dream. The Lamonts became close friends, and we soon shared their dream and strove to do our part to make that dream come true. The dream became reality, when in 2006 Agriculture Canada recognized Speckle Park as a distinct breed. It truly was a great journey that John and I will always remember with fond memories.

SPECKLE SPOTS

2025 CSPA COMMERCIAL BREEDER OF THE YEAR

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Dylan Herder Rosalind, AB

Dylan Herder’s Speckle Park story began in 2011, when he purchased his very first bull at the inaugural Summit 3 Sale. That bull came from River Hill Farm — and he worked in Dylan’s herd for ten straight years. That kind of production and longevity is what convinced Dylan early on that Speckle Park cattle were something special. With their good feet, excellent udders, longevity, and ability to thrive as easy keepers, continuing with the breed was an easy decision.

Today, Dylan is the fifth generation to farm his family’s land on the Battle

River Valley near Rosalind, Alberta. He continues this legacy now known as Herder Valley Ranch LTD alongside his dad, Jay, and now with his wife, Michelle, and their son, Hudson. Together, they continue to breed Speckle Park and build herds centered around practical, productive cattle that perform in real-world commercial conditions.

Dylan is honored to be named this year’s Canadian Speckle Park Commercial Breeder of the Year, and he is proud to represent a breed that has played such a meaningful role in his family’s operation.

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SPECKLE SPOTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWS

GMACK PROGRESS STEER & HEIFER SHOW

March 7-8 Lloydminster, SK

PEI EASTER BEEF SHOW & SALE

March 12 & 13 Charlottetown, PEI

SPRING 4WARD JR. BEEF EVENT

March 21 - 22 Ancaster, ON

SYDNEY ROYAL Australia

April 2 - 5 Sydney, AUS

YORKTON SPRING STEER AND HEIFER 4-H SHOW

April 7 - 9 Yorkton, SK

PROSPECT 2000 SHOW

April 10 - 12 Kamloops, BC

SASKATCHEWAN BEEF EXPO

April 10 - 12 Saskatoon, SK

CRY STEER AND HEIFER SHOW

April 17 -19 Stettler, AB

YOUTH FORUM

April 24 - 26 Lindsay, ON

ISLAND 4-H SPRING BEEF SHOW

May 1 - 2 Saanichton, BC

CODY SIBBALD MEMORIAL CLASSIC

May 16 Beechy, SK

SALES

March 1 - 31 MARCH MADNESS DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction

March 7 - 8 X-TREME SPECKLE PARK TWO YEAR OLD BULL & BRED HEIFER SALE 2026 DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction

March 7 - 8 DEEP ROOTS AND MAPLE LANE STOCK FARM 2026 DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction

March 20 - 21 INTEGRITY SPECKLE PARK & RED ANGUS BULL SALE 2026 DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction

CARIBOO CLASSIC

June 5 - 7 Williams Lake, BC

OLD HOME WEEK

August 1 - 8 • Woodstock, NB

BRISBANE ROYAL Australia

August 7 - 8 Brisbane, AUS

PRINCE ALBERT EXHIBITION

August 5 - 8 Prince Alberta, SK

YOUNG RANCHMAN’S ALL BREEDS LIVESTOCK SHOW

August 29 - 30 Swift Current, SK

ADELAIDE ROYAL Australia

September 5 - 13 Wayville, AUS

MELBOURNE ROYAL Australia

September 24 - October 4 Melbourne, AUS

ROYAL AGRICULTURE WINTER FAIR

November 6 - 15 Toronto, ON

FARMFAIR INTERNATIONAL

November 5 - 8 Edmonton, AB

CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION

November 23 - 28 Regina, SK

March 27- 28 KFC SPECKLE PARK BULL SALE 2026 DLMS Farm Gate Timed Auction

March 28 LEHR RANCHING BULL AND FEMALE SALE DLMS

April 11 LEADING EDGE SPECKLE PARK BULL &

FEMALE SALE Hague, SK

April 12 MOMENTUM SPECKLE PARK & ANGUS BULL

SALE St. Denis, SK

Advertisers - if you’d like to add your events to this calendar, email them to info@canadianspecklepark.ca

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CONSUMER CONNECTION

Written by Brigitte Herrema

As we are celebrating the 20 years of Speckle Park being a distinct breed in Canada, I wanted to showcase a few herds both here in Canada and from other parts of the world. As quickly as the breed has grown, I thought it would interesting to share the impact of social media as a marketing tool for Speckle Park breeders and also the reasoning

behind why the breed was selected by these particular breeders. The Speckle Park breed is truly unique with many appealing qualities that set it apart from all other breeds, and I think learning about various viewpoints of the Speckle Park breeders will help us grow further and look for other tangible qualities for expansion.

SPECKLE LANE FARM KAWARTHA LAKES, ON

From Pasture to Platform

The Role of Social Media in Growing Our Speckle Park Program

Before social media, before purebreds, we were commercial cattle producers focused on building cows that worked. Then, years ago at Agribition, I saw Speckle Park cattle for the first time. I was instantly drawn to them. I remember calling my husband right away and telling him we were going to have a herd one day — his response was, “Speckle what?”

Over time, that interest shifted the direction of our program. As our goals became more intentional, we transitioned into a purebred herd, investing carefully and building consistency from the ground up. Like most breeders, our foundation was shaped by studying pedigrees, attending sales, and learning from established programs. The cattle came first. The marketing came later. What we didn’t anticipate was how powerful social media would become in supporting that work. What started as casual posts sharing our love for the Speckle Park breed and everyday life with our cattle — often with the humour that naturally comes with farm life — gradually gained traction. There was no polished strategy. We simply shared calving season, show preparation, feeding routines, and the realities of raising purebred livestock in Canada. The honesty and humour resonated.

Today, our platforms collectively reach over 90,000 people. That audience includes cattle producers and breeders, but also families, consumers, and individuals with no direct connection to agriculture who simply enjoy watching farm life unfold. Many follow because they appreciate seeing where their food comes from and value that window into a working farm. That reach now extends beyond Canada. Through social media, we’ve connected with individuals internationally — not only through apparel orders shipping overseas, but also through inquiries about our genetics.

For a relatively young program, that level of visibility would have been difficult to achieve through traditional avenues alone. Social media has changed how we market our genetics. Instead of our cattle being seen only at sales or shows, they are visible year-round. A new calf crop, a herd sire highlight, or a behind-the-scenes moment can reach thousands within hours. That visibility expands conversations and broadens interest in our program.

For a breed still growing in awareness, consistent exposure matters. Sharing our day-to-day operation allows people to see the temperament, consistency, and practicality of the cattle in a real-world setting — not just on sale day. Beyond cattle sales, social media has also supported the growth of our online business. Our apparel brand developed organically from the community that formed around our content. What began as a creative extension of our farm has become an additional revenue stream that complements the cattle side of our operation.

As we begin developing our direct-to-consumer beef program, we do so with an established audience who already understands how our cattle are raised. That familiarity builds trust from the start. Social media has allowed our small family operation to expand its visibility while staying grounded in the work that matters most. At the heart of it all are our cattle — social media has simply allowed us to share that story on a much larger scale.

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SCOLLOP SPECKLE PARK ORCHARD COUNTY, NORTHERN IRELAND

Tell me about yourself?

I finished school as soon as physically possible, knowing full well that I wanted to join the military. At 18 I joined the Royal Irish Regiment as part of the Air Assault Division of the British army. I spent 14 years deploying on combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and West Africa and finally left in 2019 to come home. This is when I entered the next chapter of my life working with livestock. I went to college as a mature student studying Sustainable Agriculture. Very quickly I was employed as an Agriculture Business Analyst and then upskilled to a Specialist Sales Advisor in the ruminant feed space. Initially at home, our main enterprise was hand rearing dairy bred beef calves. I am now the Head of Growth for Agritech, a company supplying livestock Minerals, Calf Milk Replacer and Silage additive. Managing a team of sales advisors and distributors who represent our products in Northern Ireland and the Northern Counties of the Republic of Ireland.

How did you get started in the Speckle Park business?

I had seen Speckle Park cattle online and began researching the benefits and uniqueness of the breed and felt that there was a place for the breed in Northern Ireland. There are other breeders in Ireland, but I felt that to do it at a high level, there was a need for fresh outcrosses and I didn’t want to bottle neck our opportunities by breeding from the same lines as other breeders. My first purchase was 80 embryos from Greenwood Speckle Park and that was the beginning of Scollop Speckle Park.

You are very active on social media. How has social media impacted the way you interact with other breeders as well as to your followers? I like to showcase what we do. The good, the bad and ugly of farming life. It started as a way to showcase our calf rearing enterprise in our commercial side of the business. Highlighting the ethical raising of dairy bred beef calves. Social media is now our best way to showcase Speckle Park in UK and EU. Both in our Dairy cross supply chain and our Pedigree operation.

You just won a big award in Ireland, can you tell me more about it and what does it represent to you?

This awards event is fairly prestigious where we are. Someone within the industry nominates farmers for different categories. Northern Ireland Farmer of the year is the big one. We didn’t win it, however, we got a Highly Commended recognition from the judges which was really nice considering the winner this year was a large Dairy Farmer who has been farming for decades. Being a finalist in this category was just nice in its own right.

What does the future (near or far) look like to you and how do you think your business will evolve?

With a career off the farm, it is my intent to downsize the overall livestock numbers and increase the quality. Focusing mainly on the Purebred herd with a small commercial herd to compliment the showcasing of the breeds merits. A healthy work/life balance is extremely important to me.

If you had any advice for someone who is just getting started in the Speckle Park breed anywhere in the world what would it be?

I feel that anyone starting into Speckle Park should shop around for quality, proven genetics in order to lay a solid foundation. Then it’s all about a ruthless culling protocol and focusing on the commercial performance of your end product. Showing cattle is good for breed promotion but unless you have that commercial credibility in your relevant areas, it’s just a hobby.

HIDDEN MARSH FARM

JACKSON, MICHIGAN

Tell us about yourselves

We are a first generation, small acreage family farm, with one goal in mind: To provide the very best quality of beef to our families, friends and community. We are in southern Michigan and began raising cattle in 2017. We are unique in that we offer grass and forage finished beef. We are a direct-to-consumer boxed beef business. We offer the ability for our customers to buy in small quantities – as little as a one-pound package of ground beef at a time.

What inspired you to get into the Speckle Park breed?

We began our operation with American Aberdeen, however, began to search for a breed that would offer us a bit more in carcass size while thriving on a forage based diet. This is not an easy task, but we were thrilled to see that all signs pointed to Speckle Park due to their remarkable combination of genetics. We began contacting Canadian breeders and purchased our first Purebred cows in 2021.

What does your ration look like for feeding out cattle?

As stated previously, we are unique in offering a strictly hay and pasture diet. We have found that allowing them to graze during the prime growth months yields the best flavor and tenderness – therefore we only process our cattle in the months of June-November, depending on that year’s weather.

In terms of feeding out the cattle, how long does it typically take you get your cattle to your ideal finishing weight and what are some of the qualities you look for on the carcass at finish?

Due to our meticulous consideration of the final product, our cattle finish at a slower rate than many of our peers. However, the niche market for grassfed beef has steadily increased – as our community and society, becomes more health conscious. We have processed our steers anywhere from 18-26 months. We base their finish off visible fat deposits, and overall market readiness. Allowing them to grow at their own pace as individual animals gives us an opportunity to not only achieve great marbling on a grass finished diet but also gives us the density and texture that we are aiming to achieve.

How has being able to show consumers where their food comes from impacted your business?

Going back to a prior comment – consumers are shifting in a big way. There is a steady rise in popularity of supporting small local ranches. People want to know where their food comes from, what conditions animals are raised in, what they’re fed and who cares for them. We sell majority of the product we raise at local farmers markets – and the feedback I have received remains consistent. Consumers

want to know YOU the producer just as much as anything else. I asked several of my customers if it would be more convenient to have our beef in a store front somewhere- the answer was unanimous. Retaining face-to-face opportunities with ranchers is crucial. People want to know you and build a relationship with the people who are responsible for feeding their families. We as producers are becoming more transparent and in doing so consumers are responding boldly.

How does social media help grow your business?

There is one thing that nobody can argue with about Speckle Park. They are downright attractive. Sharing photos and videos of our cattle in the pasture, along with our finished beef products has won the hearts of many local shoppers. We have several customers who go out of their way to pick up beef at our farm, solely to see the cattle. Using our social media gives us a way to communicate quickly and efficiently two major things. Firstly, we can share where and when we will be at farmers markets. Secondly, we are able to offer invitations for farm pickup. The bonus is – people get to watch our cattle grow, see a glimpse into their lives and have comfort knowing we are tending to their needs.

What are some of your future goals for your business and how do you see the Speckle Park breed working for you down the road?

Broadly our goal is slow and steady growth. We just acquired a new bull from one of the most respected breeders in the industry – Jordon Underhill. Our plan is to breed our current herd to him May 2026. Our other intention is more crosses between our American Aberdeens and our Speckle Parks. We have raised a small number of these calves – and 100% of the time they have outperformed everyone else in the pasture. We can’t wait to continue those efforts. Another big goal of ours is to spread the word. Having consumers come to our farm is critical in promoting small family farms. The kids climb out of the car, head to the gates and admire all their majesty. Meanwhile an opportunity for education arises naturally. They begin asking questions – how old are those calves? How long are they pregnant? They even witness birth and conception now and again. We as ranchers are closing the gap that has spread over decades. We are getting back to the way things once were. And wow are we ready to embrace this overdue change.

Bulls , Females & Genetics Available A ll Year Round!

Understanding the Proposed New Traceability Rules

There is significant misinformation being shared on social media regarding the proposed changes to traceability regulations under the The Canadian Cattle Association worked with provincial associations and other industry associations to provide input to ensure the regulations follow the Cattle Implementation Plan which was developed and endorsed by the cattle industry.

CCA will continue to work with provincial members, other beef industry associations and governments to ensure any proposed changes work for producers. We called for and achieved a pause to address the concerns that we are hearing.

The proposed regulatory changes honour the intent of the Cattle Implementation Plan, which was developed by the beef industry and was updated in 2016.

Traceability data is protected by privacy legislation A premises identification (PID) number allows anonymized reporting: no producer name, business name or location is provided with each transaction. Associated information is only visible to select individuals in certain circumstances.

Report tag retirement when animals are slaughtered, exported or die Health of Animals Act.

There is no proposed requirement to report cattle movement within a cattle operation.

Proposed NEW Requirements for Producers

A premises identification (PID) number obtained from your provincial government (currently mandatory in some but not all provinces)

Must include your PID number when: Purchasing approved indicators (tags) Reporting information related to identification of cattle and their movement

Report the arrival of cattle (i.e., move-in reporting) within 7 days If moving cattle to graze at community pasture or comingled grazing, producers will be required to report group movement for departure and return

No Proposed Changes to Current Regulations

Cattle must be tagged before leaving the site of origin

Understanding the Proposed Traceability Regulations

ACTIVITY RESPONSIBLE PARTY

IDENTIFYING CATTLE

Identifying cattle general

Identifying cattle receiving cattle without indicators (tags)

Identifying cattle when cattle lose an indicator

PREMISES IDENTIFICATION

Identifying premises

MOVEMENT REPORTING

Movement w within a cattle operation

Movement o off and on to grazing without comingling

Movement o off and on to comingled grazing or community pasture

Movement to another cattle operation

Movement t to assembly or auction

Movement t to slaughter

Premises where cattle are located

Tagging site

Receiver (arriving) but not a tagging site

Premises where cattle are located

CURRENT REGULATIONS

Animals must be identified before leaving site of origin. No change

Cattle must be tagged with indicator linked to the originating site.

PROPOSED REGULATIONS

Cattle must be tagged with indicator linked to the originating PID and reported.

Re-identified cattle must be recorded. Re-identified cattle must be reported.

Cattle with lost indicators must have indicator replaced and be recorded.

Premises owner No requirements

Premises owner No requirements

Premises owner No requirements

Premises owner (returning and departing) No requirements

Shipper (departing) No requirements

Receiver (arriving) No requirements

Shipper (departing) No requirements

Assembly or auction No requirements

Shipper (departing) No requirements

Abattoir No requirements

Cattle with a lost indicator must have indicator replaced and be reported.

A PID must be reported when purchasing tags or reporting information to CLTS.

No requirements

No requirements

Departing premises owner reports group movement for departure, and returning premises owner reports group movement for return.

No requirement to report. Provide PID to transporter.

Report move-in event, including animal indicators, within 7 days.

No requirements to report. Provide PID to transporter.

Report group movement or arrival “sighting” within 7 days.

No requirements

Report arrival (move-in event), death or slaughter within 7 days.

SHOW RESULTS EXPO BOEUF

October 11, 2025

Victoriaville, Quebec

LLOYDMINSTER STOCKADE ROUNDUP

October 29, 2025 Lloydminster, Saskatchewan Judge Stephen Cholak Photographer Christine Boake

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE

Both the Grand Champion Speckle Park Female and Bull made the TOP 4 in the

MANITOBA AG-EX

October 30, 2025 Brandon, Manitoba

Judge Keegan Scorgie Photographer ShowChampions

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

PJS Lulabell 516L

PJS Speckle Park

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE

INC Red Carpet 76M INC Cattle Company

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL

November 5, 2025 Edmonton, Alberta

FARMFAIR INTERNATIONAL

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

RESERVE

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

the RoyalAGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL

CANADIAN NATIONAL SPECKLE PARK SHOW

CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION

7 CHAMPIONS

from across Canada reprsented the Speckle Park breed in the 2025 Agribition Beef Supreme. Congratulations!

FEMALES

PROGENY OF DAM

KFC Farms Ltd.

GET-OF-SIRE INC Cattle Company

BREEDER’S HERD

KFC Farms Ltd.

PAIR OF BULLS

P.J.S. Speckle Park

PREMIER BREEDER & PREMIER EXHIBITOR

KFC Farms Ltd.

CATTLEMAN’S CONGRESS

FRASER VALLEY JUNIOR SHOWDOWN

October 16-19, 2025 Abbostford, British Columbia

CHAMPION SPECKLE PARK HEIFER

CHAMPION SPECKLE PARK STEER

THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR JUNIOR BEEF HEIFER SHOW

AOB DIVISION

November 8, 2025 Toronto, Ontario

CHAMPION AOB FEMALE

Watson Stetson Theona 27M

Emily Watson

RESERVE AOB FEMALE

Watson Cougar Radiant 15M Brielle DeGraaf

CATTLEMAN’S CONGRESS

JUNIOR SPECKLE PARK SHOW

January 7, 2026

CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE

CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Judge Cash Lehrman

Photographer Next Level Images

SPECKLE PARK

CHAMPIONS of THE WORLD

The Advantage of Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs)

Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSU) are a rapidly growing sample type for DNA testing in livestock. This technology, while highly advanced, makes it easy to take DNA samples during routine cattle-handling processes while providing high-quality samples for genomic testing. Neogen® has worked closely with Allflex to enhance the convenience and reliability of DNA testing in the field.

Why TSUs?

• Faster, easier, and cleaner

The Advantage of Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs)

• Less hassle, more weather proof

The Advantage of Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs)

• Sample at any age, even a day-old calf

• Uniquely barcoded, preserves high-quality DNA

More Benefits with TSUs

More Data from One Sample

Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSU) are a rapidly growing sample type for DNA testing in livestock. This technology, while highly advanced, makes it easy to take DNA samples during routine cattle-handling processes while providing high-quality samples for genomic testing. Neogen® has worked closely with Allflex to enhance the convenience and reliability of DNA testing in the field.

Why TSUs?

• Tissue in the vial can be used for multiple tests

• Faster, easier, and cleaner

• Screen samples for BVD PI and run genomic tests

Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSU) are a rapidly growing sample type for DNA testing in livestock. This technology, while highly advanced, makes it easy to take DNA samples during routine cattle-handling processes while providing high-quality samples for genomic testing. Neogen® has worked closely with Allflex to enhance the convenience and reliability of DNA testing in the field.

• Store at the lab or breed association for future testing

Why TSUs?

Integration with Animal ID

• Less hassle, more weather proof

• Sample at any age, even a day-old calf

• Faster, easier, and cleaner

• Uniquely barcoded, preserves high-quality DNA

• Match with visual tags and/or EID tags using the same identifier

• Integrate with other record keeping or data collection

• Less hassle, more weather proof

More Benefits with TSUs

• Sample at any age, even a day-old calf

More Data from One Sample

• RFID readers and downloadable CSV files are available from Allflex

• Uniquely barcoded, preserves high-quality DNA

• A new handheld device from Allflex combines a barcode scanner and EID reader for chute-use. (See more at AllflexUSA.com)

• Tissue in the vial can be used for multiple tests

• Screen samples for BVD PI and run genomic tests

More Benefits with TSUs

• As export markets look to U.S. beef producers, the needs of ID change. Your ID and TSU system can meet your needs both in marketing and DNA testing

• Store at the lab or breed association for future testing

More Data from One Sample

Integration with Animal ID

• Tissue in the vial can be used for multiple tests

One Simple Step Opens a Whole World of Insightful Predictions

• Match with visual tags and/or EID tags using the same identifier

• Screen samples for BVD PI and run genomic tests

• Fast — Loading the applicator, taking the sample, and recording the animal ID can take as little as ten seconds per head

• Integrate with other record keeping or data collection

• Store at the lab or breed association for future testing

• RFID readers and downloadable CSV files are available from Allflex

Integration with Animal ID

• Easy — With one squeeze, a DNA sample is taken, sealed and preserved in a uniquely barcoded vial

• A new handheld device from Allflex combines a barcode scanner and EID reader for chute-use. (See more at AllflexUSA.com)

• Match with visual tags and/or EID tags using the same identifier

• Clean — Unlike blood or hair, TSUs have little chance for cross-contamination. The vial protects the sample from weather and grime

• Integrate with other record keeping or data collection

• As export markets look to U.S. beef producers, the needs of ID change. Your ID and TSU system can meet your needs both in marketing and DNA testing

• RFID readers and downloadable CSV files are available from Allflex

• Flexible — Take DNA while handling calves or during routine animal-health protocols. Call 877.443.6489 to order, or visit neogen.com.

One Simple Step Opens a Whole World of Insightful Predictions

• A new handheld device from Allflex combines a barcode scanner and EID reader for chute-use. (See more at AllflexUSA.com)

• Fast — Loading the applicator, taking the sample, and recording the animal ID can take as little as ten seconds per head

The Do’s and Don’ts of TSU Sampling

• As export markets look to U.S. beef producers, the needs of ID change. Your ID and TSU system can meet your needs both in marketing and DNA testing

• Easy — With one squeeze, a DNA sample is taken, sealed and preserved in a uniquely barcoded vial

One Simple Step Opens a Whole World of Insightful Predictions

The Do’s

• Clean — Unlike blood or hair, TSUs have little chance for cross-contamination. The vial protects the sample from weather and grime

• Sample calves as soon as possible for the earliest results

• Wipe off any excess dirt with water and towel

• Fast — Loading the applicator, taking the sample, and recording the animal ID can take as little as ten seconds per head

• Position cutter approximately 1 inch from the edge of the ear, avoiding veins

• Flexible — Take DNA while handling calves or during routine animal-health protocols. Call 877.443.6489 to order, or visit neogen.com.

• Easy — With one squeeze, a DNA sample is taken, sealed and preserved in a uniquely barcoded vial

Igenity_Sample-Collection-Instructions_Beef

• Squeeze handles together in one swift, fluid motion with enough force to pierce the ear

• Check to ensure sample is present and submerged in buffer and that excess hair isn’t protruding from the top

• Clean — Unlike blood or hair, TSUs have little chance for cross-contamination. The vial protects the sample from weather and grime

• Remove cutter by pulling handles apart

• Store samples in dark, temperature controlled room for up to 12 months

• Flexible — Take DNA while handling calves or during routine animal-health protocols. Call 877.443.6489 to order, or visit neogen.com.

• For long term storage (over 12 months), place samples in deep freezer without auto-defrost capability

The Don’ts

• Sample “wet” calves — the placenta and fluid could cause a failed sample

• Use chemicals to clean off the ear — bleach degrades DNA

• Position cutter over any tattoo ink

• Squeeze handles together with excess force (shouldn’t take as much as ear tagging) that would damage the TSU

• Place TSU in box without ensuring sample is present

• Use pliers to remove cutter

• Place samples in direct sunlight or heat

• Store samples in auto-defrost freezers — such as the one in your kitchen Call 877.443.6489 to order, or visit neogen.com.

Igenity ® Tissue Sample Instructions

The Do’s

• Sample calves as soon as possible for the earliest results

• Wipe off any excess dirt with water and towel

• Position cutter approximately 1 inch from the edge of the ear, avoiding veins

Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSU) are a rapidly growing sample type for DNA testing in livestock. This technology, while highly advanced, makes it easy to take DNA samples during routine cattle-handling processes while providing high-quality samples for eogen has worked closely with Allflex to enhance the convenience and reliability of DNA testing in the field.

• Squeeze handles together in one swift, fluid motion with enough force to pierce the ear

Remove TSU punch from the packaging. Punches should be assembled as one piece; if they have come apart, reassemble. Align the groove of the punch with the chamber at the base of the applicator.

• Check to ensure sample is present and submerged in buffer and that excess hair isn’t protruding from the top

Why

TSUs?

Remove TSU punch from the packaging. Punches should be assembled as one piece; if they have come apart, reassemble. Align the groove of the punch with the chamber at the base of the applicator.

• Remove cutter by pulling handles apart

• Faster, easier, and cleaner

Rotate the black chamber to lock the punch into the device. Carefully squeeze the applicator handles together, guiding the punch tip into place if necessary. When the gun bolt rests flush against the red plastic clip, release the handle.

• Store samples in dark, temperature controlled room for up to 12 months

Rotate the black chamber to lock the punch into the device. Carefully squeeze the applicator handles together, guiding the punch tip into place if necessary. When the gun bolt rests flush against the red plastic clip, release the handle.

Less hassle, more weather proof

Sample at any age, even a day-old calf

• For long term storage (over 12 months), place samples in deep freezer without auto-defrost capability

Uniquely barcoded, preserves high-quality DNA

The Don’ts

More Benefits with TSUs

• Sample “wet” calves — the placenta and fluid could cause a failed sample

More Data from One Sample

• Use chemicals to clean off the ear — bleach degrades DNA

Tissue in the vial can be used for multiple tests

• Position cutter over any tattoo ink

Screen samples for BVD PI and run genomic tests

Store at the lab or breed association for future testing

• Squeeze handles together with excess force (shouldn’t take as much as ear tagging) that would damage the TSU

Integration with Animal ID

• Place TSU in box without ensuring sample is present

Match with visual tags and/or EID tags using the same identifier

• Use pliers to remove cutter

Remove the red plastic clip by pulling it outward. Be careful as the metal cutter above the clip is very sharp. Ensure the applicator is loaded with an unused green punch (if the red plunger is visible, the punch is used and should be replaced with one that is unused).

• Integrate with other record keeping or data collection

• Place samples in direct sunlight or heat

Slide the applicator over the animal’s ear and position the metal

Remove the red plastic clip by pulling it outward. Be careful as the metal cutter above the clip is very sharp. Ensure the applicator is loaded with an unused green punch (if the red plunger is visible, the punch is used and should be replaced with one that is unused).

the applicator over the animal’s ear and position the

• RFID readers and downloadable CSV files are available from Allflex

• Store samples in auto-defrost freezers — such as the one in your kitchen

one inch from the edge of the ear, making sure to avoid any obvious veins or ridges. Squeeze handles together to take a sample and then release to free the ear. Try to do this in one swift, fluid motion.

one inch from the edge of the ear, making sure to avoid any obvious veins or ridges.

• A new handheld device from Allflex combines a barcode scanner and EID reader for chute-use. (See more at AllflexUSA.com)

handles together to take a sample and then release to free the ear. Try to do this in one swift, fluid motion.

As export markets look to U.S. beef producers, the needs of ID change. Your ID and TSU system can meet your needs both in marketing and DNA testing

One Simple Step Opens a Whole World of Insightful Predictions

Fast — Loading the applicator, taking the sample, and recording the animal ID can take as little as ten seconds per head

Easy — With one squeeze, a DNA sample is taken, sealed and preserved in a uniquely

Clean — Unlike blood or hair, TSUs have

Reopen the chamber and remove the punch from the applicator. Check that sampling has been successful (red plunger is visible, sample is in fluid in punch). Remove the used cutter from the applicator by pulling the handles apart. Discard carefully as the cutter is very sharp.

Reopen the chamber and remove the punch from the applicator. Check that sampling has been successful (red plunger is visible, sample is in fluid in punch). Remove the used cutter from the applicator by pulling the handles apart. Discard carefully as the cutter is very sharp.

Igenity ® Blood Sample Instructions

® Blood Sample Instructions

Appropriately restrain the animal. Locate a blood vessel, visually or by feel. Clean the area so the sample is not contaminated with dirt or manure. Use a clean needle or lancet for every animal.

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT

This spring marks another exciting chapter for the Canadian Speckle Park Juniors as we continue building momentum within our program and creating meaningful opportunities for youth across the country. At the Speckle Park Banquet we announced our 2025 bursary and Youth Stockperson of Excellence award winners. We are proud to recognize our bursary recipients for 2025:

SENIOR DIVISION 17-21

$500 Mara Vogel $250 Sidney Sicard

JUNIOR DIVISION 6-16

$500 Mirrah Webster $250 Flint Vogel

The Youth Stockperson of Excellence award, sponsored by Underhill SPECS, is a $500 award that recognizes a junior who exemplifies passion, advocacy, and leadership within the breed during the fall show run. Congratulations to Luke Brundige, this year’s well-deserving recipient!

Planning for our summer junior activities is already underway, and we are looking forward to another strong National Junior Show. This event continues to be a highlight of the year, bringing together exhibitors from across Canada for competition, learning, and connection. We are excited to build on past successes and continue growing participation. An important date to mark on your calendars is our Junior Board Elections, coming up in mid-April. There will be 3 2-Year Positions and 3 1-Year positions available. Eligible members are those who are registered junior members in good standing with the CSPA and are 21 or under as of December 31, 2025. Voting will be conducted online. We encourage all eligible members to consider putting their names forward. Serving on the Junior Board is an incredible opportunity to develop leadership skills, represent your peers, and help shape the direction of

our program. We are looking forward to seeing the enthusiasm and new ideas that this year’s election will bring.

We also remain committed to supporting youth beyond the show ring. Our Breed Token Awards continue to strengthen our partnership with 4-H by encouraging Speckle Park-influenced projects.

Any 4-H member with a Speckle Park influenced project can have their club leader apply for a Breed Token Award. Applications open on March 1, 2026, and close on September 30, 2026. and our youth bursary program recognizes dedication, leadership, and involvement within the breed. These initiatives are designed to invest in our members both today and in their future agricultural careers.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Donation Heifer Raffle! With your generosity, we raised over $25,000 for our junior exchange fund. A special thank you to PJS Speckle Park for the generous donation of the heifer. Congratulations to Wilcox Farms on winning the heifer!

We are very excited to have launched our first ever Australian Junior Exchange! CJSPA members applied to be selected as the recipient of this sponsor trip to Australia to see the cattle industry and represent the Canadian association. Congratulations to Mackenzie Martin for being selected.

We are looking forward to a strong and successful season ahead and hope to see many of you involved this year.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, ideas, or suggestions.

Makenzie Olson

CSPA Youth Director ~

Ce printemps marque un autre chapitre excitant pour les jeunes éleveurs Speckle Park du Canada, alors que nous poursuivons les étapes suivantes de notre lancée, nous créons des occasions enrichissantes pour la relève.

Lors du banquet Speckle Park, nous avons annoncé les lauréats 2025 les bourses et le gagnant du Prix d’excellence Jeune Eleveur. Nous sommes fiers de reconnaître les récipiendaires de nos bourses pour 2025 :

DIVISION SENIOR 17-21

$500 Mara Vogel $250 Sidney Sicard

DIVISION JUNIOR 6-16

$500 Mirrah Webster $250 Flint Vogel

Le Prix d’excellence Jeune Eleveur, commandité par Underhill SPECS, est une bourse de 500 $ qui reconnaît un membre junior s’étant démarqué par sa passion, son engagement et son leadership au sein de la race durant la saison des expositions d’automne. Félicitations à Luke Brundige, récipiendaire méritant de cette année !

La planification de nos activités estivales pour les juniors est déjà bien entamée, et nous avons bien hâte au prochain concours junior national. Cet événement demeure l’un des plus anticipés de l’année, rassemblant des exposants de partout au Canada pour des compétitions, de l’apprentissage et des échanges. Nous sommes enthousiastes à l’idée de poursuivre sur les succès des années précédentes et de continuer à accroître la participation.

Une date importante à inscrire à votre calendrier est celle des élections du conseil junior, qui auront lieu à la mi-avril. Six postes seront à pourvoir : trois mandats de deux ans et trois mandats d’un an. Les membres admissibles sont les membres juniors inscrits en règle auprès de l’Association canadienne Speckle Park et âgés de 21 ans ou moins au 31 décembre 2025. Le vote se fera en ligne. Nous encourageons tous les membres admissibles à envisager de soumettre leur candidature. Siéger

au conseil junior représente une occasion exceptionnelle de développer des compétences en leadership, de représenter ses pairs et de contribuer à orienter l’avenir de notre programme. Nous avons hâte d’entendre les nouvelles idées que les élections de cette année apporteront.

Nous demeurons également engagés à soutenir les jeunes au-delà du ring d’exposition. Nous offrons des prix aux membres 4-H dont les projets mettant en valeur l’influence Speckle Park ce qui continue de renforcer notre partenariat avec ce groupe. Tout membre 4-H ayant un projet à influence Speckle Park peut demander à son chef de club de soumettre une demande de prix. Les demandes seront acceptées du 1er mars au 30 septembre 2026. De plus, notre programme de bourses reconnaît le dévouement, le leadership et l’engagement au sein de la race. Ces initiatives visent à investir dans nos membres, tant aujourd’hui que dans leurs futures carrières agricoles.

Un immense merci à toutes les personnes qui ont appuyé le tirage de la génisse donnée de cette année ! Grâce à votre générosité, nous avons amassé plus de 25 000 $ pour notre fonds d’échange junior. Un merci tout spécial à PJS Speckle Park pour le don généreux de la génisse. Félicitations à Wilcox Farms, gagnant de la génisse !

Nous sommes très fiers d’avoir lancé notre tout premier programme d’échange junior en Australie ! Les membres de la ACJSP ont soumis leur candidature afin d’être sélectionnés comme récipiendaire de ce voyage commandité en Australie, qui leur permettra de découvrir l’industrie bovine et de représenter l’association canadienne. Félicitations à Mackenzie Martin, qui a été sélectionnée.

Nous envisageons avec optimisme une saison solide et couronnée de succès et espérons voir plusieurs d’entre vous s’impliquer cette année. Comme toujours, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous pour toute question, idée ou suggestion.

Makenzie Olson

Directrice des programmes junior, ACS ~

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT

JUNIOR PRESIDENT'S REPORT EMILY WATSON

Hello Everyone,

It been a pleasure to work alongside my fellow Board Members and Youth Director, Makenzie, for the past 2 years.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the support from Breeders and everyone who has poured so much into the Juniors.

A special Thank You to PJS Speckle Park who generously donated PJS Nina 86N to the CJSPA, and everyone who purchased tickets at Agribition last fall. The Junior Association would not be possible without your generosity.

This year we were pleased to introduce the Australian Youth Exchange Program. Through the continued support of Speckle Park breeders, the CJSPA is able to assist in funding a Junior member to travel to Australia and learn more about their Agriculture Sector.

Congratulations to the first recipient, Mackenzie Martin!

With the Junior Board elections coming up in April, if you or someone you know is interested in running for a position on the board, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at youth@ canadianspecklepark.ca

To stay up to date with news regarding the CJSPA, check us out on Social Media:

FACEBOOK CANADIAN JUNIOR SPECKLE PARK ASSOCIATION INSTAGRAM CJSPA_JUNIORS

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Thank you for allowing me to serve as your President. Emily Watson, CJSPA President

Bonjour à toutes et à tous,

Ce fut un véritable plaisir de travailler aux côtés de mes collègues membres du conseil d’administration et de notre directrice des programmes junior, Makenzie, au cours des deux dernières années.

Nous avons été profondément touchés par l’appui des éleveurs et de toutes les personnes qui ont tant contribué aux programmes juniors.

Un remerciement tout spécial à PJS Speckle Park, qui a généreusement fait don de PJS Nina 86N à l’Association canadienne junior Speckle Park, ainsi qu’à toutes les personnes qui ont acheté des billets lors d’Agribition l’automne dernier. L’Association junior ne serait pas possible sans votre générosité.

Cette année, nous avons eu le plaisir de lancer le Programme d’échange jeunesse avec l’Australie. Grâce au soutien continu des éleveurs de Speckle Park, l’ACJSP est en mesure d’aider financièrement un membre junior à voyager en Australie afin d’en apprendre davantage sur leur secteur agricole. Félicitations à la toute première récipiendaire, Mackenzie Martin !

Avec les élections du conseil jeunesse qui auront lieu en avril, si vous ou quelqu’un que vous connaissez souhaitez poser votre candidature à un poste au sein du conseil, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous à l’adresse suivante : youth@canadianspecklepark.ca

Pour rester à l’affût des nouvelles de la ACJSP, suivez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux :

FACEBOOK CANADIAN JUNIOR SPECKLE PARK ASSOCIATION

INSTAGRAM CJSPA_JUNIORS

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Merci de m’avoir permis de vous servir à titre de présidente.

Emily Watson, Présidente de l’ACJSP

A special thank you to

• PJS Speckle Park, PJ & Susan Ruszkowski for generously donating Nina 86N

• All those that bought tickets and supported the 2025 CJSPA donation heifer dutch auction and helped raise $25,900 !

Proceeds from this year’s sale will go directly toward creating the Australian Exchange Fund, help strenthen international connections and create unforgettable experiences for our junior members.

CJSPA DONATION HEIFER PJS NINA 86N CONGRATULATIONS

TO THE FOLLOWING CJSPA AWARD WINNERS!

YOUTH STOCKMAN AWARD WINNER

LUKE BRUNDIGE

AUSTRALIAN EXCHANGE REPRESENTATIVE MACKENZIE MARTIN

Complete Junior Membership Application

Membership name:

First Name(s):

Address:

City/Town:

Phone:

Fax:

Website:

(note: this is the name that will print on registration certificates)

Last Name: Postal code:

Prov: Phone (mobile):

Email:

I / We apply for the following:

Junior membership ($25+tax) Age 21 and Under // Birthdate:

Herd Prefix / Tattoo letters ($15+tax) These are the letters that you will use to identify each animal that you register. The letters will be tattooed in the ear of each animal followed by their individual number ID and year letter code. Example: ABC 1K - ABC are the tattoo letters, 1 is the # ID and K is the year letter code for 2022

Herd Prefix

1st choice:

Herd Prefix

2nd choice:

Herd Prefix

3rd choice:

Herd name ($10+tax) This is optional. It is a prefix on every animal name you register for your exclusive use. Example VS Bar King 1K - VS Bar would be the herd name and would be the prefix in the name to every animal registered. King is the animal name and 1K is the unique # ID with year letter code.

Please register, _______________________________ as the Herd Name, for the exclusive use of this membership when naming animals. Please note: the herd name must be accepted by the CSPA.

The undersigned hereby applies for membership with the Canadian Speckle Park Association, a non-profit corporation, with all rights and privileges and subject to the obligations thereof, as fully set forth in the bylaws of the Association.

I / We agree to conform to the by-laws and regulations of the Canadian Speckle Park Assocaition. I / We waive any claim against and grant an absolute release to the CSPA, any member, employee, or agent of the Association, for any act or omission in connection with the Association including but not limited to, any enformcement of the rules and regulations presently in effect or hereafter adopted by the Association. I / We futher release any and all data submitted to the CGA for the use in Breed Improvement programs.

Applicant(s) signature Print Name

5160 Skyline Way NE

Credit Card Authorization

Member Name: All Members must have a valid credit card on file to utilize the Online Speckle Park registry program.

Farm Name (optional):

I, authorize the Canadian Speckle Park Association to charge any fees for services carried out by The Canadian Speckle Park Association including but not limited to; Registrations, DNA Testing, Membership and any other miscellaneous fees carried out on my behalf.

Card Information

Credit Card Number:

Expiry Date: Security Code (3 Digits on Back):

Name on Card:

CSPA Account to Be Used on:

Phone Number:

Date:

Signature of Cardholder:

EVALUATING BEEF CATTLE

Developing the skill to evaluate cattle takes time, repetition, and a willingness to learn. The more you practice, the sharper your eye will become. Keep in mind that evaluation is partly subjective—different people may see animals differently—so it’s important to remain open-minded and respectful of varying opinions.

This guide will help you expand your evaluation vocabulary and improve your ability to communicate confidently. Listening to how experienced judges and other livestock professionals describe cattle can also help refine your terminology and judgement.

Cattle are raised for two primary purposes: as breeding stock or as market animals. While many structural principles apply to both, it’s important to understand the unique goals and traits emphasized in each category.

BREEDING ANIMALS

Breeding cattle are selected and maintained in the herd for long-term reproductive performance. These animals must combine structural soundness, appropriate size, and functional muscle to thrive over multiple breeding seasons.

A strong skeletal structure is essential. Bulls and females are expected to cover ground while grazing, withstand variable weather, and either carry or service multiple calves over time. Animals with weak backs, broken-down pasterns, straight shoulders, or poor joint alignment are at greater risk of lameness and long-term breakdown. Structural correctness supports longevity and reproductive success.

Breeding cattle should be long-bodied, moderately framed, and widebased. While size preferences can vary between breeders, cattle that are too large may be inefficient, while animals that are too small may lack productivity and capacity. A balanced, moderate frame size is ideal within the Speckle Park breed.

Muscling should be evident—particularly through the shoulder, loin, and hindquarter—but not excessive or coarse. Breeding animals should have muscle shape and dimension that reflects functionality. Overly finished cattle may appear smooth or bloomy, masking true muscle expression. This is especially undesirable in breeding females, as excess condition can impair fertility and calving ease. Likewise, underconditioned cattle may lack the energy reserves and body condition needed for optimal reproductive performance.

MARKET ANIMALS

Just like breeding stock, market animals must possess sound skeletal structure. Structural integrity is essential for performance in the feedlot, where cattle must gain efficiently, stay mobile, and remain healthy under pressure. Structural issues—such as weak pasterns, poor joint alignment, or restricted movement—can lead to reduced performance, lameness, or early culling.

Muscling is one of the most critical traits in market animals, as muscle ultimately determines meat yield. The most valuable retail cuts come from the loin and hindquarter, so cattle should be wide and expressive in these areas. A market-ready Speckle Park animal should display natural width over the top and through the stifle, with muscle that is well-defined and balanced. Fat cover also plays an important role. Some finish is necessary to ensure meat quality, improve flavour and minimize carcass shrinkage. However, too much fat—especially external fat—can significantly reduce carcass cutability (yield). Signs of an over finished animal include puffiness around the tailhead, a heavy brisket, and excessive fullness in the cod or twist. Over finished cattle often appear excessively smooth, as fat softens and rounds out the body’s natural muscle expression. Muscle is firm and bulgy; fat is soft and spongy. The most reliable way to assess finish is by touch. Run a flat hand—not fingertips—along the ribs and over the loin. Ideally, the loin should feel firm and defined, with a light, even layer of fat over top. You should be able to feel each rib clearly, without them being sharp. If the ribs feel overly sharp, the animal is under finished. If you cannot distinguish where one rib ends and the next begins, the animal is likely overfat.

THE IDEAL SPECKLE PARK ANIMAL

Regardless of whether cattle are selected for breeding or destined for market, the ideal Speckle Park animal should exhibit sound structure, strong muscling, balance, and overall functionality. Below is a breakdown of the key traits to observe from front, rear, and side views, with additional reproductive indicators for breeding stock.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

• Cattle should appear healthy, alert, and well-grown for their age.

• The body should be smoothly blended, with the widest point at the stifle.

• From the front: a wide chest floor and trim brisket reflect good muscle and condition balance.

• From the side: a long, level topline and appropriate depth through the heart and flank are ideal.

• From the rear: width and shape through the quarter and stifle are key indicators of muscle.

STRUCTURE & SKELETAL INTEGRITY

• A strong, straight topline with continuous muscling from the shoulder through the loin to the hooks is essential.

• Weakness behind the shoulder—where the topline dips or breaks—is a serious structural fault and should be heavily penalized.

• The cannon bone can help indicate overall skeletal size and maturity—moderate bone with strength and balance is ideal.

FEET & LEGS

• Legs should have the correct set, stand square, and be placed wide apart both front and rear.

• Hooves should be clean and symmetrical with no signs of cracks, lesions, or swelling.

• The animal should move freely and track straight when walking, showing soundness and flexibility.

MUSCLE EXPRESSION

• Market animals should show full, rounded muscle over the top and through the hip, especially in the loin and rump—these are the most valuable cuts.

• Breeding animals should exhibit muscle shape and volume without appearing coarse or overly conditioned. Bulls should appear thick and powerful; females should remain somewhat refined but expressive.

• Muscling should be hard and firm—not overly smooth, which may indicate excess fat.

CONDITION & FINISH

• Market animals should show full, rounded muscle over the top and through the hip, especially in the loin and rump—these are the most valuable cuts.

• Breeding animals should exhibit muscle shape and volume without appearing coarse or overly conditioned. Bulls should appear thick and powerful; females should remain somewhat refined but expressive.

• Muscling should be hard and firm—not overly smooth, which may indicate excess fat.

REPRODUCTIVE INDICATORS BREEDING STOCK ONLY

• Bulls should have a strong head carriage, crest development, a large, symmetrical scrotum, and a well-attached, compact sheath. Masculinity and power are key traits.

• Females should be feminine and angular, with width and length from hooks to pins, good udder development, and evenly spaced teats of moderate size and well spaced. Depth of body and a capacious rib cage contribute to maternal potential.

EVALUATION TERMINOLOGY

Descriptive terms to support judging decisions and oral reasons. Use these terms to describe the strengths and weaknesses when evaluating cattle. The goal is to use clear, accurate language that reflects structural correctness, muscle development, functionality, and appropriate condition.

MUSCLE & VOLUME

POSITIVE TERMS

• Wide chested, wide based, wide tracking

• More massive, more functional, more powerful in design

• Heavy muscled, stout hipped, expressively muscled

• Great shape and dimension over the top and through the quarter

• Wide from stifle to stifle, wide through the center of the quarter

• Big volumed, deep bodied, deep flanked, deep chested

• Bold ribbed, more uniform, depth from rib to flank

• Heifers More maternal, more brood cow potentia

• Bulls More masculine, ruggedly designed

UNDESIRABLE TERMS

• Narrow chested, narrow based, narrow tracking

• Light muscled, flat quartered, flat ribbed

• Tight flanked, shallow bodied, tight hearted, frail made

BALANCE & STRUCTURAL CORRECTNESS

POSITIVE TERMS

• Straight in their lines, levelly designed, strong topped

• Level from hooks to pins, level hipped

• Big footed, deep heeled, sound structured

• Long striding, free moving, fluid in motion

• Correct slope to shoulder, smooth shoulder

• Clean fronted, tight shouldered, nice profiling, attractive

• Fills track, flexible, ground-covering stride

• Heifers up headed, flashy, feminine

• Bulls True moving & rugged

UNDESIRABLE TERMS

• Weak topped, breaks behind the shoulder, weak loined

• Steep hipped, narrow in pins, short bodied or short coupled

• Shallow heeled, straight hocked, stiff hocked

• Short striding, restricted in movement

• Straight fronted, coarse shouldered, bold or open shouldered

• Splay footed, cow hocked, sickle hocked, turned out on front feet

• Shallow flanked, short necked, poorly balanced

Female with ideal level hip structure

Female exhibiting a slight slope from hooks to pins

REPRODUCTIVE INDICATORS & CONDITION

POSITIVE TERMS

• Heifers Broody, maternal, clean and refined front end

• Heifers Great udder development with balanced, moderate & well spaced teats

• Bulls Large well develop testicles, symmetrical scrotum & clean compact sheath

• Easy keeping, easy fleshing, functional

• Greater longevity, cleanly made, smooth shouldered

UNDESIRABLE TERMS

• Heifers Lacking femininity, coarse shouldered, poor udder development

• Bulls Small testicled, twisted or asymmetrical scrotum

• Frail made, hard doing, overly conditioned

• Extreme frame size, extreme design, excessive condition

UDDER SUSPENSION

Very tight Tight Intermediate/ Moderate Pendulous Very pendulous, broken floor

TEAT SIZE

Very small Small Intermediate/ Moderate Large Very large, balloon shaped

MARKET READINESS & CARCASS MERIT

POSITIVE TERMS

• Market ready, more packer acceptable

• Uniform in finish, fuller through fat indicators

• Trimmer, leaner, higher cutability

• Handles with ideal cover over rib and loin

• Should yield a heavier muscled, higher yielding carcass with less waste

UNDESIRABLE TERMS

• Over finished, excessively conditioned, wasty

• Harder handling, bare, green, low yielding

• Least market ready, poor muscle-to-fat balance

Evaluating beef cattle is both an art and a science—rooted in a solid understanding of structure, muscle, and function, but also shaped by experience, observation, good judgment and intuition. As you continue to learn and grow within the Speckle Park community, use this guide as a foundation to build confidence in your evaluations and develop your own eye for quality cattle.

Whether you’re selecting breeding stock, judging market animals, or preparing for a competition, always focus on the traits that matter most: soundness, longevity, productivity, and balance. Ask questions, watch experienced evaluators, and practice explaining your decisions using clear and accurate terminology.

Most importantly, remember that evaluation is a skill—one that improves with time, effort, and curiosity. Stay engaged, keep learning, and enjoy the process.

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES

UNITED STATES

The American Speckle Park Association is proud to be in its fifth year of operation. Since 2021, the association and its members have worked hard to promote, develop and market Speckle Park cattle in the United States. In January, the ASPA held the 4th Annual American Speckle Park Show and Sale in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The event continues to be successful while putting the breed on display and gaining popularity each year. The sale brought in the highest average sale prices to date and an increase in the number of in person and online bidders. There is a noticeable rising demand for Speckle Park cattle in the US as the breed

continues to grow and be introduced to breeders across the country. The goal for the future is to educate cattle producers on the benefits of Speckle Park through events like the ASPA show and sale, the Center Stage magazine and the association’s online/social media presence. The ASPA aims to continue increasing its membership and registry numbers as the breed gains traction in America.

Ali Wright , Vice President americanspecklepark.com

SPECKLE PARK GLOBALLY

We are privileged to say that we have sent quality Speckle Park cattle and frozen genetics across Canada and the USA, and we are proud to have expanded the global reach of Canadian Speckle Park genetics to the following countries:

NORTH

SALE RESULTS

OCTOBER

FALL FEATURE SPECKLE PARK FEMALE SALE

Total head sold 35

27 Heifer Calves Average $8,185.19

7 Bred Heifers Average $7,892.86

5 Females Average $10,200

Sale Gross for Live Lots $328,275

Sale Average on Live Lots $9,380

NOVEMBER

NATIONAL SPECKLE PARK SALE

Total head sold 14

12 Heifer Calves Average $9,850

3 Bred Heifers Average $10,833.33

Sales Gross for Live Lots $131,00

Sale Average on Live Lots $10,076.92

Sales Gross Frozen Lots $9,500

Sales Average Frozen Lots $2,500

Donation Heifer $25,900

DECEMBER

INTEGRITY SPECKLE PARK SALE

Total Head sold 14

Heifer Calves Average $6,940

Bred Heifers Average $9,083

Sales Average Live Lots $7,400

Sales Gross Live Lots $103,600

High Seller $10,000 to Highmark Stock Farms

10A TRESTLE CREEK NIGHTS WISH 13N

HIGHLIGHTS

Lot 5 KFC CASHMERE 18N

Speckle Park, Lloydminster, AB $13,000

Spruce Cattle, Tillonburg, ON $12,500

Zephyr Ranch, Cimarron, CO $12,500

Farms, Rockwood, ON $18,000 Lot 4 RAVENWORTH LIGHTNING LADY 509N Carlos Ojea Rullan from Mexico for $17,000 Lot 3 BEISVIEW JEWEL 1M

Cattle Co., Lashburn, Sk for $14,000 Lot 6 INC MARILYN MONROE 12N Mirrenna Farms, Chilliwack, BC $13,500

CSPA ACTIVE MEMBER DIRECTORY

BRITISH COLUMBIA

KFC FARMS LTD

ABBOTSFORD, BC info.kfcfarms@gmail.com www.kfcfarms.com

TRACEY FOSTER

CHARLIE LAKE, BC 250-264-8676 leggs123@outlook.com

VALLEY BOTTOM RANCHING CHARLIE LAKE, BC

MARBLEN FARMS CHILLIWACK, BC

MIRRENNA FARMS CHILLIWACK, BC 778-344-3199 mirrennafarms@gmail.com

JASON HARVEY DAWSON CREEK, BC jason.harvey@cnrl.com

ADAM & JALENE LILLEJORD GALLOWAY, BC 250-919-6269 jlillejord@jord6.ca

WILDERNESS CATTLE COMPANY PINEVIEW, BC 250-794-6220 makayla@fsjwater.com

TAMMY UNRUH ROSE PRAIRIE, BC trunruh@pris.ca

SPECKLED SUMMIT RANCH SALMON ARM, BC 250-803-1624 bmicku@hotmail.com

SINKUT VALLEY RANCH VANDERHOOF, BC 250-570-1204

ALBERTA

JEFFREY SLOAT & LAURA-LEE TOEWS ACME, AB 403-651-6514 lauralee_toews@hotmail.com

GARY & NANCY KIZIAK ARDROSSAN, AB codiak@albertacom.com

PAULA KITTO ATHABASCA, AB 780-213-4283 pkitto68@gmail.com

HARMONY SPECKLE PARK BASHAW, AB 780-372-2190 77chudson@gmail.com

BLACKFOOT INDUSTRIES BAY TREE, AB 780-808-1873 sherine81@hotmail.com

KAY-LEE ZBUDOVSKI-NYGREN BEAVER COUNTY, AB 780-977-9562 kzbudovski@gmail.com

BILLIE & DEAN SMITH BEAVERLODGE, AB 780-518-5225 db_smith@telusplanet.net

ED AND DIANNE SCHERBINSKI BLACK DIAMOND, AB 403-860-6847 diannescherbinski@gmail.com

DAN & HEATHER BRUNDIGE BONNYVILLE, AB 780-812-9250 d_hbrundige@yahoo.ca www.wolflakespecklepark.com

SHADOW RANCH BROOKS, AB jweeks@ualberta.ca

CANADIAN SPECKLE PARK ASSOCIATION CALGARY, AB 403-453-9544 office@canadianspecklepark.ca www.canadianspecklepark.ca

WYATT HILLER CALMAR, AB wyatt.hhf@gmail.com

BRETT & CARO LUCAS CLARESHOLM, AB 403-625-4797 piercedheartlivestock@gmail.com

DAVID DRIEDGER CLEARDALE, AB dwdriedger@me.com

ASHLEY ANDERSON DIDSBURY, AB 250-845-4084 abreuer88@gmail.com

STACIE HUNTER DONALDA, AB 403-742-9476 staciehunter07@gmail.com countryside-speckle-park-shorthorn.gator.site

OCTAVE 40 RANCH INC. EDMONTON, AB 587-873-7522 mjohnson@chainofevents.ca

KURZ ACRES FAIRVIEW, AB 780-772-5557

HEARTRIDGE RANCH FORT VERMILION, AB 403-963-2807 Heartridgeranch@gmail.com

A & W FARMS LTD. ISLAY, AB 780-744-2246 w.gould@mcsnet.ca

KEEGAN & MIRANDA MILLER LA COREY, AB 780-545-8098 keegan@muskokaprairie.ca www.MuskokaPrairie.ca

DC HALF DIAMOND FARMS LEDUC, AB 780-850-7410 sydney@halfdiamond.ca dchalfdiamond.ca

JD HALF DIAMOND FARMS LEDUC COUNTY, AB 780-893-7019 joni@halfdiamond.ca www.halfdiamond.ca

WES HEIN LLOYDMINSTER, AB 306-365-7456 Wes_Hein@hotmail.com

GREENWOOD LLOYDMINSTER, AB 780-808-6882 dalton@greenwoodspecklepark.com www.greenwoodspecklepark.com

GREENWOOD & IVERY DOWNS LLOYDMINSTER, AB 780-808-6882 dalton@greenwoodspecklepark.com

EDDIE LANE MAYERTHORPE, AB kimlane09@gmail.com

SIX STAR FARMS MAYERTHORPE, AB

BERNARD & SHARON PINARD NAMPA, AB 780-618-5192 pinard.critter.camp@gmail.com

SNOWY PEAK OKOTOKS, AB Danibradish@gmail.com

DEAN & CHANTELE JOWSEY ONOWAY, AB 780-619-4682 mgaspecklepark@gmail.com

KEN & TANIA MALTERER PONOKA, AB 403-704-0342 ponderosafarms@cciwireless.ca

KATELYN KONRAD RED DEER COUNTY, AB 403-348-7086 konradkatelyn@gmail.com

SPECKLEHAUS GENETICS ROCHESTER, AB 780-307-6809

ERIN & CASEY MURPHY-THOMPSON ROSALIND, AB 780-678-5971 thompsonfarmwp@gmail.com

M BEXSON STROME, AB

SAMTIA SPECKLE PARK TABER, AB 403-634-8226 gleimlee@gmail.com samtiafarms.com

HEATHER & IVAN BOWMAN VERMILION, AB 780-853-0777

CROOKED CREEK SPECKLE PARKS VERMILION, AB 780-210-2118

KD RANCH ALBERTA WANHAM, AB 780-882-3541 (Denay) KDRanchalberta@hotmail.com

WRANGLER FARMS WESTLOCK, AB 780-349-1650 wademeakin@msn.com

CRAIG & DEONNE BROWN WETASKIWIN, AB 780-360-3276 maplelanestockfarm@gmail.com

444 RANCH YELLOWHEAD COUNTY, AB 403-880-7516 444ranchredneckspecklepark@gmail.com

SASKATCHEWAN

MOSTERD SPECKLE PARK ABERDEEN, SK 306-203-1919 pjmosterd@hotmail.com

MOONLIGHT MEADOWS RANCH ABERDEEN, SK 306-229-3453 matthew-martens@hotmail.com

GARRY & PAT PEACOCK ASQUITH, SK 306-222-0883 gpeacock@sasktel.net

GLEN & BARBARA ZEREBESKI BLAINE LAKE, SK 306-497-7721 greenhillslivestock@hotmail.com

FIVE ROSES RANCH CUDWORTH, SK

LOGAN AND AMY KIRSCH CUPAR, SK 306-539-4424 lynn_amy@hotmail.com

BELMORAL FARMS DUBUC, SK b.jella@sasktel.net

REBEL CATTLE CO ENDEAVOUR, SK

306-547-8557 kyleyaremchuk@gmail.com

DARLA SAUTER FAIRLIGHT, SK 306-646-7794 sdsauter@sasktel.net

CROOKED FENCE RANCH

GLEN EWEN, SK 306-485-9580

BLUE SKY SPECKLE PARK GULL LAKE, SK 306-672-4448 jody_john@hotmail.com

INCH CREEK CATTLE COMPANY HAFFORD, SK 306-716-4413 inchcreekcattle@outlook.com

HARV & FRAN FEHR HAGUE, SK 306-290-6780 highmark.hf@gmail.com

BLOO MOON CATTLE COMPANY HARRIS, SK 306-831-9695

BRENT & KENT PORTER

KINISTINO, SK

306-864-7527 (Kent) banddporter@sasktel.net

SPRING COULEE ENTERPRISES LTD LAKE ALMA, SK 306-869-6741 lakealma@sasktel.net www.fradettecattle.com

PECKOVER FARMS

LAMPMAN, SK 306-487-2748 peckoverfarms@signaldirect.ca

CARLA DUCHERER

LASHBURN, SK 780-870-4401 cducherer@hotmail.com

PAR RANCH

LASHBURN, SK 780-205-1668 parranch87@gmail.com

TRAVIS BEISHUIZEN AND CARLA DUCHERER LASHBURN, SK

CATTLE WITH CHROME LUMSDEN, SK 306-530-3641 Cwc.specklepark@gmail.com

JOHNER STOCK FARM

MAIDSTONE, SK 306-248-1305 johnerbulls@gmail.com www.johnerstockfarm.net

90 MILE FARMS LTD.

MANKOTA, SK 306-642-8349 dmuldoon@lincsat.com

WINDY VALLEY CATTLE COMPANY

MANKOTA, SK 306-520-4784 windyvalleycattlecompany@gmail.com

LAZAR LIVESTOCK MEADOW LAKE, SK 306-240-0740 lazarkelsey@gmail.com

ROSEANNA STENDALL MIDALE, SK 306-869-7097 rose.szmig@gmail.com

GARRY & DONNA BERTING MIDDLE LAKE, SK 306-231-5175 garry@ravenworth.com

ROCKY RHODES RANCH MOOSOMIN, SK 204-795-2539 winchdanielle@gmail.com

BARRY & ELAINE DUCHERER NEILBURG, SK riverhillfarm@hotmail.com riverhill.ca

JASON GOODFELLOW NEILBURG, SK 780-872-8787 Goodfellow_6@outlook.com www.nottaranch.com

JOHN & DALE HERBERT NEILBURG, SK 306-893-8242 jdherbert@mcsnet.ca www.spotsnsproutsspecklepark.com

MAX GRAHAM NEILBURG, SK 306-823-7209 mxranch@live.ca

RIVER HILL FARM NEILBURG, SK 780-870-7584 riverhillfarm@hotmail.com riverhill.ca

LEHR RANCHING

NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK 403-363-8668 lehrranching@sasktel.net

PEAK FARMS OSLER, SK ajpruim@sasktel.net

DC FARMS PILOT BUTTE, SK 306-551-6677 dcspecklepark@hotmail.com

LESLIE SPRAY & TRIPLE S CATTLE PREECEVILLE, SK 306-614-9049 spray3scattle@sasktel.net

GEORGE & GUDRUN DELANGE

PRINCE ALBERT, SK 306-930-9277 rangelandacres@gmail.com

PJS SPECKLE PARK PRINCE ALBERT, SK 306-960-2950 pjruszkowski@yahoo.ca

SPECKS & SPARKS PRINCE ALBERT, SK 306-961-8568 vmwcutting@yahoo.com

QUILL CREEK LAND & LIVESTOCK QUILL LAKE, SK 306-231-9110

X-TREME SPECKLE PARK REDVERS, SK 306-452-7369 (Tammy) buissed@gmail.com

MEAGAN GILBERT REGINA, SK 306-227-2424 m.m.gilbert@gmail.com

JOSEPH M & GAYLE STOOKEY SASKATOON, SK 306-229-7499 joseph.stookey@usask.ca

COLGAN’S CATTLE COMPANY CORP SASKATOON, SK 306-830-8787 colganscattle@sasktel.net

INC CATTLE CO SASKATOON, SK janiceh@maxies.ca www.inccattleco.ca

COLGANS CATTLE COMPANY CORP AND LAZAR LIVESTOCK LTD SASKATOON, SK

THUNDER T CATTLE CO SWIFT CURRENT, SK 306-778-0727 trinityperrin@hotmail.com

LEGACY SPECKLE PARK THEODORE, SK 306-647-2704 legacysp@xplornet.ca www.legacyspecklepark.com

MAKENZIE OLSON TISDALE, SK 306-863-2556 mlolson@hotmail.ca

DUSTIN MCALEER UNITY, SK 306-228-1498 mcaleerd@hotmail.com

CURTIS MCALEER UNITY, SK 306-228-3689 ctmcaleer@sasktel.net

ARTOMDA FARMS WARMAN, SK 306-222-2436 rstoker@sasktel.net

CHRISTINE D PIKE WASECA, SK

PRAIRIE BELL WAWOTA, SK 306-646-7994 katsauter3188@gmail.com

JANZEN SPECKLE PARK WYMARK, SK 306-741-6758 gmccjanzen@sasktel.net

MANITOBA

BRETT & JACQUELINE THOMPSON BEAUSEJOUR, MB 204-330-1007 jtluckystarfarms@gmail.com

WRAYDIANT FARMS BINSCARTH, MB 204-821-5721 wraydiant@gmail.com

CAMERON DODDS & BEA JANSSENS KENTON, MB cld@inethome.ca

FALK N BRODEUR LOWE FARM, MB fnbfarm@sdnet.ca

MARRICK CATTLE COMPANY MORDAN, MB 204-325-6268 wiens7@icloud.com

MIKE MINSHULL PIERSON, MB 306-339-7848 lynmike@mymts.net

ANTHONY & ARIEL WILCOX TREHERNE, MB 204-750-1658 • anthony_wilcox8@hotmail.com

ONTARIO

FROST & WOOD FARM ALEXANDRIA, ON 613-930-5152

EDITH BROWNRIDGE AMARANTH, ON ejb123@hotmail.ca

E & J CRAIG FARMS INC ARTHUR, ON 519-831-3519 craigcrest@xplornet.com www.redmaplespecklepark.ca

ROB AND BRENDA MURRAY ASHTON, ON 613-913-5410 sunsetfarm@storm.ca

MARGEN SPECKLE PARK BELWOOD, ON 519-616-0244 sheldon@margenspecklepark.com www.margenspecklepark.com

DELSHIRE FARM BRACEBRIDGE, ON 705-385-0467

DAVID J DEGRAAF BRANCHTON, ON degraafgoats@gmail.com

WATSON LAND & LIVESTOCK INC BRANCHTON, ON petemar162@gmail.com

PHILLIP WATSON BRANCHTON, ON petemar162@gmail.com

HUGH MACNEIL BRANTFORD, ON 519-861-2722 hugh.macneil@outlook.com

DONNIE WILLIAMSON BRUSSELS, ON 519-955-6764 williamsoncattleco@hotmail.com

WALKER FARMS LAND & CATTLE CALEDONIA, ON cwalkerucc@gmail.com

PARRBROOK FARM CAMPBELLFORD, ON 705-768-4652 parrbrookfarm@gmail.com

VINCE & DONNA SAUNDERS CHARLTON, ON dovincort@hotmail.com

BRIAN STEPHENSON CREEMORE, ON 705-441-3921

PARKVIEW FARMS ELDORADO, ON 613-827-3066

UNDERHILL SPECS ELORA, ON jordon@dairyxpo.ca

G BAR T CATTLE COMPANY EXETER, ON 519-318-2670 ty.hunt@hotmail.com

FAR FROM SANDY ACRES FISHERVILLE, ON 905-870-1275 singlis68@hotmail.com

RILEY AND JOSIE FADDEN GLENCOE, ON 519-282-3209 riley.fadden12@gmail.com

CREEKSIDE CATTLE COMPANY GORRIE, ON

WHISPERING SPRUCE FARMS INC. GRAND BEND, ON 519-671-9035

MOESKAER CATTLE COMPANY GUELPH, ON 519-993-2047 davidmross@hotmail.com

ANDCHRIS FARMS INGERSOLL, ON 519-521-8761 andchrisfarms@hotmail.com

DAVE MCKILLOP

IONA STATION, ON 519-319-8483 davemckillop@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/FleetwoodSpecklePark

FARLANE LIVESTOCK KEENE, ON katie.macfarlane93@gmail.com

SPECKLE LANE FARM KIRKFIELD, ON 705-340-3464 specklelanefarm@hotmail.com

COVE CATTLE CO LAKEFIELD, ON 705-740-3886 info@covecattleco.com

WAYNE & SUSAN HILL

MARKDALE, ON 226-668-1144 riverdalespecklepark@gmail.com

JANICE TIESSEN MARMORA, ON 613-473-3037

BRUCE ROGERS MEAFORD, ON 647-881-6571 raisethebarfarms@hotmail.com

BOB & LINDSEY COLES MEAFORD, ON 519-379-7810 colesdalefarms@gmail.com colesdalefarms.wordpress.com

ROBVALE SPECKLE PARKS MILTON, ON robvalespeckleparks@gmail.com

MALLET RIVER SPECKLE PARK MOOREFIELD, ON 519-502-5462 tim@malletriver.ca malletriver.ca

DOUBLE V RANCH MULMUR, ON 416-669-1331

WALTER SCHMIDT NEW HAMBURG, ON 519-404-3333 ranchchestnuthill@gmail.com

KR FARMS NEW LISKEARD, ON 705-622-2731 www.krfarmsnewliskeard.com

HARDSCRABBLE FARM NORLAND, ON 705-454-8950

2019854 ONTARIO INC. & SOMMER MEADOWS FARM NORWICH, ON sommerclan@hotmail.com

AV CATTLE COMPANY ORO MEDONTE, ON avcattleco@gmail.com

KATARINA PAUTSCH ORO-MEDONTE, ON 705-345-9632 k_pautsch@hotmail.com

LANTERN HILL FARM PAKENHAM, ON 613-850-1962 gena_morrow@yahoo.ca

KING’S CREEK FARM PEMBROKE, ON 613-635-2430 matt@kingscreekfarm.ca www.kingscreekfarm.ca

CORNERSTONE FARM 437 PRINCETON, ON 519-588-5326 cornerstonefarm437@gmail.com

TRAVIS BEISHUIZEN RIPLEY, ON 519-441-8018 beisviewspec@hurontel.on.ca www.beisview.com

JACKIE HENDERSON RIPLEY, ON 519-857-0849 www.beisview.com

GREG MARTIN ROCKWOOD, ON martinstarfarms@gmail.com

HIRONDELLE ESTATE ROCKWOOD, ON 416-985-3151 sabine@hirondelle-estate.com

MAC’S PRIDE FARM SCHOMBERG, ON 416-579-8215

SPOT ON SPECKLES SEAFORTH, ON tonygerretsen@outlook.com

FALLIS LAND & CATTLE SELWYN, ON

JC CATTLE COMPANY SHAKESPEARE, ON jccattlecompany@yahoo.com jccattleco.ca

KATHY PORTER SMITHS FALLS, ON nkporter@xplornet.com

REBENMATT FARM SMITHS FALLS, ON 613-283-6534 djmassey19@gmail.com

TRESTLE CREEK CATTLE CO STAFFA, ON 519-301-6815 trestlecreekcattle@gmail.com

RICHARD AND LANDAN TEMPLEMAN STAFFA, ON 519-345-2346 temps.6@quadro.net

MICHELLE JACKSON STRATFORD, ON k13shell@hotmail.com

HAVEN RIDGE FARM SUMMERSTOWN, ON 613-347-1603

SKYE LINE FARMS TARA, ON 705-440-3407

PHILIP LAW TAVISTOCK, ON philipjlaw98@gmail.com

ALEX & FLORENCE STEELE THAMESFORD, ON alexflo@execulink.com

RIVER VALLEY SPECKS THORNDALE, ON 226-984-8814 david@woodsidefabrication.com

SUNDOWN SPECS VARNA, ON 226-377-2209 dairygirl10112@hotmail.com

JENNIFER AND JOSHUA ROBAR WILSONVILLE, ON 519-429-1429 jrobar@live.ca

KOZIKE CATTLE CO WOODSTOCK, ON 226-338-8520 Mikek@kozikecattleco.ca

QUEBEC

FERME SHARO INC. ASCOT CORNER, QC 819-679-7701 martin@payeur.com

FERME E & M LANCTOT SENC COMPTON, QC 819-238-6097

FERME CARON P.A.J. FARM COWANSVILLE, QC 450-830-0151 (PAUL) caron.paul48@gmail.com masypa1964@icloud.com

RANCH LOUGAMI DANVILLE, QC lougami@hotmail.ca

JENNIFER WILKINS & KEVIN RIOUX DANVILLE, QC 819-820-5324 j.wilkins02@hotmail.com kevin_rioux54@hotmail.com

SHANE KYDD DANVILLE, QC 819-839-3293

FERME PROGENA INC HEBERTVILLE, QC 418-818-2342 progenamd@gmail.com

FARRELHURST FARMS ORMSTOWN, QC 438-887-2872 ofarrell91@hotmail.ca

TERRE & MER RIMOUSKI, QC 418-750-1392 margolecours@yahoo.ca

FERME VIGNON SAINT-CESAIRE, QC 450-469-1252 vienj@videotron.ca

LES ELEVAGES G.A. ST-ADELPHE, QC 819-692-6968

LES FERMES BEAUVAN INC STE-CLOTILDE, QC 514-713-2104 LesFermesBeauVan@hotmail.com beauVanfarms.ca

MARC CARON WATERLOO, QC 450-522-0843 masypa1964@icloud.com

NOVA SCOTIA

ANDY CARTER & SUSAN COLLINS AMHERST, NS 902-664-8873 awcarter@live.ca

CHRIS & AMANDA BUSHELL AYLESFORD, NS amandabelle777@hotmail.com

SARAH PALMER-TAYLOR CENTRE BURLINGTON, NS 902-757-0548

FORTBROOK FARMS FORT LAWRENCE, NS 902-254-4717 fortbrookfarms@gmail.com

COLE ZILLMAN INVERNESS COUNTY, NS 902-248-2113 zillmancole@hotmail.com

CLOVER HILL FARM LAPLAND, NS 902-219-2956 rkhughes711@gmail.com

TROY AND SHYLOE EMMETT

LAWRENCETOWN, NS 902-840-1783 ryedanmeadows@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ groups/335384815794947

SUNRISE SPECKLE PARK MARSHVILLE, NS 905-984-0987 juliet@lincfarm.com www.lincfarm.com

SUNSET FARM NORTH LOCHABER, NS 902-802-0232 sunsetfarm2020@gmail.com

MAC-AUS-RAND FARM PORT WILLIAMS, NS 902-599-3058

NEW BRUNSWICK

HILLBILLY HAVEN RANCH INC CENTRE VILLAGE, NB 506-588-0266 hillbillyhavenranch@gmail.com hillbillyhavenranch.com

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

MILL CREEK SPECKLE PARK MARSHFIELD, PE 902-393-1294 woodmere98@gmail.com

CHRIS & KARLA VICTOR SOURIS, PE 902-215-0936 k1sheehan@hotmail.com

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

MIGHTY ZEPHYR RANCH CIMARRON, CO 970-275-1454 mightzephyrranch@gmail.com

COLTON AND ALISON WRIGHT GERING, NE 605-254-2747 cawright2018@gmail.com

DEBBI R. HOLMES STOCKSTILL VIRGIL, SD drholmes@santel.net

WALES

EIRIAN LLOYD PONTYATES LLANELLI WALES 4.47756E+11 davidlloyd50@outlook.com

AUSTRALIA

TANIA PAGET THE SUMMIT QLD 04 29 802 153 pinnaclepark@bigpond.com

DENMARK

JACO VAN DER MOLEN AARS DENMARK 0045 21954971 jacomolen@icloud.com

JUNIORS

WILLIAM HARVEY DAWSON CREEK, BC harveywilliam89@gmail.com

MARIAH HARVEY DAWSON CREEK, BC mariahharvey2007@gmail.com

LILLIANNA BRUNDIGE BONNYVILLE, AB 780-812-9250 d_hbrundige@yahoo.ca

RILEY BREUER DIDSBURY, AB 250-845-4084 abreuer88@gmail.com

ELIZABETH RIEHL RED DEER, AB 780-514-4698 lzbthriehl0280@gmail.com

AUSTIN CARTWRIGHT OLDS, AB 587-576-4192

IRON RIVER CATTLE BONNYVILLE, AB 780-812-9250

LUKE BRUNDIGE BONNYVILLE, AB

OLIVIA GOHRBANDT BUCK LAKE, AB 780-234-9010 cbsuncreek@hotmail.com

VICTORIA GOHRBANDT BUCK LAKE, AB 780-234-9010 cbsuncreek@hotmail.com

HEIDI FRADETTE LAKE ALMA, SK 306-869-5219 specklegirl@gmail.com fradettecattle.com

AMY FRADETTE LAKE ALMA, SK fradettecattle@icloud.com

CAGEN SAUTER FAIRLIGHT, SK katsauter3188@gmail.com

ALIVIA AINSLIE LASHBURN, SK alivia.d.a@icloud.com

MARA VOGEL THEODORE, SK 306-647-2140

ELLI VOGEL THEODORE, SK 306-647-2140

FLINT VOGEL THEODORE, SK 306-647-2140

SHELBY PEACOCK ASQUITH, SK

LAWLESS SPECKLE PARK MARYFIELD, SK 306-452-3636

ELIOSE LAROQUE ROSTHERN, SK laroquea0@gmail.com

BO BRETT LASHBURN, SK 780-870-4401 cducherer@hotmail.com

KIRA HENDERSON RIPLEY, ON 519-357-0849 jhenderson@hurontel.on.ca

CAMERON’S CATTLE COMPANY OMEMEE, ON 705-328-5546 CameronsCattle@gmail.com

JOSIE FADDEN GLENCOE, ON

EMILY WATSON BRANCHTON, ON

MACKENZIE MARTIN ROCKWOOD, ON

DOUBLE U LIVESTOCK BRANCHTON, ON 519-242-6641

ERICA BENJAMINS MOOREFIELD, ON

NYEL DAMEN STAFFA, ON 519-301-6815 trestlecreekdairy@gmail.com

JACE BEISHUIZEN RIPLEY, ON

BRIOR MACEACHERN KIRKFIELD, ON 705-934-0631

HIGH SPRUCE CATTLE CO OTTERVILLE, ON 519-701-5868

ISABELLE CARTER OXFORD, NS 902-297-7775

JAMES FERGUSON BAYVIEW, NS 782-440-2897 jwferg08@icloud.com

OLIVIA TAYLOR CENTRE BURLINGTON, NS 902-790-0548

EMMA CROWELL UNION CORNER, NS 902-798-6393 jody@novaintl.ca

PHEONIX RISING SPECKLE PARK SAINT-PAUL, NB 506-743-0351

MARYJANE VICTOR SOURIS, PE

ABOUT SOSP

Spotlight on Speckle Park is the official publication of the Canadian Speckle Park Association. With a circulation of over 1,500 copies per issue, the Spotlight reaches well beyond association members. In addition to being sent directly to Speckle Park breeders across Canada, it is distributed at major beef industry events, livestock sale barns, and Speckle Park shows and events nationwide. Each issue is also published online via Issuu, expanding our reach to an ever-growing International audience. Articles and columns in Spotlight on Speckle Park provide readers with insights on current issues, emerging trends, upcoming events, and the latest developments affecting both the Speckle Park breed and the broader beef cattle industry. For commercial businesses, the Spotlight offers a targeted platform to market cattlerelated products and services directly to Speckle Park breeders and industry stakeholders. Our mission is to educate and inform our membership, foster enthusiasm, and build a strong sense of community within the breed—while promoting Speckle Park cattle to their fullest potential. We highlight the breed’s standout traits: efficiency, longevity, and superior beef quality.

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