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CGA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Lee Wirgau
Back L-R : Ker t Ness, Ryan Sommer feld, James Jasper, Neil Overby
Front L-R : Lon Carlson, Aaron Birch, L ee Wir gau (President)
Happy New Year everyone! Hope this issue finds you with some great calving weather
Don't forget to tag your calves with the new Gelbvieh orange backed RFID tags available from CCIA Identifying Gelbvieh genetics is a great tool for our breed identity Our Association has been putting a strong emphasis on strengthening our position in the cattle industry and this along with a more aggressive advertising and promotion effort will help us achieve that.
I would also like to welcome our new director, James Jasper and thank Blair Bentz for the commitment given to our breed
The Man-Sask Gelbvieh Association sponsored the 17th Annual Sweetheart Gelbvieh Classic at the 2016 Show at Canadian Western Agribition.
35 memberships were sold with 10 females entered. Members voted on their top 4 prior to the female Gelbvieh show After the show, the top 4 were announced and voted on again and a winner was selected
This year’s winner was an entry of Davidson Gelbvieh, with DVE MISS HOSS 11D and was presented a jacket, sponsored by T Bar C. She sold to Thackeray Land & Cattle for $6,000 Cranview Gelbvieh was the lucky member draw, and used his winnings to purchase an animal at the sale A second member was drawn, with a credit of $500 to be used at the sale, was won by Hardy Letain
The three runner up females were entries by Maple Grove Gelbvieh, Nelson Gelbvieh, Stone Gate Farm
Congratulations to Davidson Gelbvieh and the Man-Sask Gelbvieh Association for another successful Sweetheart Classic
This fall in Regina, at our AGM, then AGA president, Neal Pearson, presented us with a statement on the future strategies the AGA is working on In that statement were thoughts myself and he, had discussed along with their executive, on ways to bring forward more creative opportunities on both sides of the border, in marketing our cattle and getting our Gelbvieh message in front of many more potential customers
For instance, along with that comes efficiencies in registering our cattle and all monies and time spent doing so Our association is in a very good position, but I feel this presents the perfect time to explore the opportunities with the AGA that have been brought forth, in their recent five year strategic plan. Think about this, in coming up with a new mutual working agreement, we could have access to all the research and breed promotion material with some of the most recent and current information available
This is something that we are unable to currently generate because of the size of our association We could also have access to all AGA staff to answer any questions you may have in terms of anything Gelbvieh related We could have access to the marketing people that travel across the continent promoting and assessing Gelbvieh and Balancer® seed stock
In working together, our combined efforts would put us on par with any of the largest Canadian breed Associations and allow us to make greater inroads in the cattle industry here and abroad, to spread the Gelbvieh message, of the strengths we have to offer commercial cattlemen Just preliminary, but we have had very positive feedback from our breeders on both sides of the border AGA has also had interest from other International Gelbvieh Associations, with interest to join efforts also, with ours being the first, in what could be a more global approach to breed associations. Ground Breaking I think!
R emember--- We are better together. Our association welcomes your thoughts
CGA OFFICE MEMO
Gaylene Groeneveld CEO
Where does the time go? After such a cold January, we look forward to Spring 2017 and another successful year for your calving season.
Your 2017 annual memberships are now due. Thanks to the majority of members who have sent them in to the CGA office $25 of memberships go back to the province you reside in for their promotional purposes. You must be a paid up CGA member to register your calves through the Total Herd Program. Our office receives calls from members on how to effectively use the Digital Beef program. I will attempt to answer the most common questions below. Do not hesitate to call the CGA office at any time for assistance
Since January 1, 2014, the Herd Assessment - or Total Herd Program - has been in place. It is mandatory that members register the females in their herd that will calve in the current year The cost is $30 per cow until April 15, with an increase of $10 per cow after that. Breeders who have 31 cows or more may make two payments, one by April 15, the other prior to August 15 of the current year Herd assessments will be mailed to members who are not current online users.
Completing Herd Assessments and Culling Cows for Online Users
e Log into your account with your profile number.
e Click on Herd Management and then Inventory
e A new screen will open, click on Assessment Age (top right corner of page)
e Once looking at your list of assessment age females, you now have the ability to cull cows. To "dispose of" a cow click on the grey trash can to the right of her birth date Click on the drop down menu to select the specific reason why she is no longer in your herd. Click the "green check mark" to lock in that selection
e After making your culls and disposals, click on "Complete yearly HAS process - Assess all for 2017", at the top of the page directly below "Assessment-Age"
e A screen will open automatically to ask if you would like a one time or a two time payment - click the appropriate box Your invoice will be automatically calculated and posted on your profile page.
REMEMBER - If the balance of your account is over $500you will be locked out of the system to do any further work until payment is made.
DNA Testing Information - What test do I Require?
e Go to the CGA website (www.gelbvieh.ca) and download the DNA form under "Fees & Forms". Fill in your member information at the top of the form and complete your testing requirements. Make sure you hit "enable editing" to completely
open the form. Email your complete DNA form to the CGA office, print one for your own records, print one to be sent Delta along with your hair samples. Do not send hair to the CGA office Label the hair with the animal's Registration number and tattoo A simple white envelop will do for hair collected.
e If you require "Parentage Only" (which does not include any EPDs or further information on the animal) click the parentage column. This test is the minimal requirement for the National Sale, Wish List Sale and People's Choice Bull Futurity - $20
e Package #1 refers to a low density (26K) test that you should use for walking sires - $55
e Package #2 includes the above package #1, plus horn/polled test - $110.
e Package #3 refers to high density (50K) test that is required for all donor females and A.I. sires - $100.
e Package #4 includes the above package #3, plus horn/polled test - $150
e Other genetic test options are listed on the DNA form and pricing for these is listed on the second page of the form Parentage tests are processed at Delta Genomics and all other tests are forwarded by Delta to GeneSeek in the US. Delta Genomics parentage testing is completed within 10 working days and GeneSeek tests take 4 to 6 weeks
How do I Locate my DNA Results on my Member Profile?
e Log in my Member Profile - click on Herd Management (red), just below that click DNA (green) and a new screen will open "DNA Profile Management for Member".
e Click on "Parentage Markers” - this will give you all your results for tests you have submitted.
Marketing Your Gelbvieh Seedstock
e During the bull sale season it is a good idea to encourage your customers to tag their calves with the new "Orange Gelbvieh CCIA Tag." These are Alflex tags that come in bags of 25 and are $3.10 each. Each tag has a large "G" on the back of it to distinguish it as Gelbvieh
e The CGA has calving books available for $3 each - a good gift for your bull buyers.
I encourage you to get out and visit your customers and future cattle ranchers that could become customers - sometimes it only takes a few minutes to talk to someone that may become a long time customer - the positives outweigh the negatives! See you down the road this Summer
On behalf of the Gelbvieh Association of Alberta and BC, we would like to wish all of you a Happy New Year and all the best in 2017.
The 2016 GAAB/BC finished strong with a great Farmfair Show and a super Gelbvieh Wish List Weekend.
Farmfair numbers were up and the Gelbvieh stalls added 10 entries over last year, with two new breeders coming out for a total of 55 Gelbvieh animals being shown Thank you to the banner and show sponsors for helping highlight the Gelbvieh breed at Farmfair
The Wish List Weekend was a great Gelbvieh get together The Christmas party was certainly a fun event with fantastic food and entertainment by Ben Crane and his daughter, Jessica. Our own “Auctioneer Joe” did a great job of the silent auction items so generously provided by many supporters.
The annual meeting was held Saturday morning. Reports included financial updates, Farmfair progress, People’s Choice Bull Futurity updates and Canadian Gelbvieh Association updates. As well, the Association passed a resolution that the president term of 3 years is to include the last year as an advisor or vice president in order to transition a new leader into the position
The Association elected Jessica Pearson (Andruchow) and Wanda Marsman to the board, as well as Jason Muhlbach for a second term with Loren Unger to complete a one year term. We are very grateful to past members Joe Ness, Cody Congdon and Nolan Pahl, for their contributions during their terms. Although they may not be formally board members, we will still be relying on them for help in the future. Thank you gentlemen!
The Association thanked Duane Nelson of Nelson Gelbvieh for their kind contribution of the 2016 donation heifer The proceeds certainly helped in making the Wish List Weekend a success We are also grateful to Brad and Nicole Hollman of BNH Livestock who have graciously stepped up to donate the 2017 offering As well, thank you to Nelson Gelbvieh who have volunteered to host this year ’ s field day. Details will be announced this spring.
The weekend included a photography session by Christine Boake with great information on taking quality photos of sale cattle. As well,
Association News
By Larry Fecho, President, GAA/BC
a bull jackpot and commercial pen show highlighted the afternoon Judges Rob and Deanne Young did a great job of sorting through some awesome cattle
The Wish List Weekend wrapped up with a great sale of 35 head and 6 embryo lots The cattle averaged $4257 with the high seller, DL Jen-Ty Foxy Lady 841D finding her new home with Twisted T Gelbvieh for $10,000. The sale certainly highlighted some great Gelbvieh genetics. Thank you to all the buyers and bidders. As well, special thanks to Kirk Hurlburt, Loren Unger and Graydon Smithers for their help!
The Gelbvieh Association of AB/BC will kick off the New Year evaluating Farmfair and the Wish List for future plans Should you have any ideas or input, please contact myself or any member on the board We will certainly consider any suggestions that help spread the word of Gelbvieh
Wishing you all good luck with calving and bull selling season
Back L-R : Loren Unger, L ar r y Fecho (President) Jason Mulbach Front L-R : Nicole Hollman, Lor na O'kell, Wanda Marsman. Missing Jessica Pearson
Futurity Bull Champion went to Royal Wester n Gelbvieh with RWG Right Combination C506
Grand Champion Pen of 3 Heifers - Nattestad Far ms, sponsored by Keriness Cattle Co Ltd
Breeder's Draw for $1,000 Bull Credit went to Nattestad Far ms presented by Jason Mulbach
Association News
By Cynthia Wirgau
Happy New Year! As the fall show season has become a piece of history, we prepare for calving season, and what lies ahead is a mystery. Hopefully the upcoming bull sale season will be as strong as last year
The Man/Sask Gelbvieh Association held their annual meeting in Moose Jaw on December 10, 2016. Ian Thackeray was re-elected as President, Trevor Burks as Vice-President and Cynthia Wirgau as Sec/Treas. New board members are Dean Hurlburt and Michelle Sommerfeld Thank you to Del Fladeland for his past 6 years on the board, and Chad Nicholas for the past 3 years. Other directors are Shayla Jasper, Ross Davidson and Wade Davidson.
We give out a great big “thanks” to Overby Stock Farms for hosting the Association Field Day (Thank you Neil and Deanne). A profitable fun auction was held at the Temple Gardens.
Thanks to Lonesome Dove Ranch for donating the Donation heifer at Agribition. She was won by Brody and Addison Barnett. We’re sure she will become a junior show prospect.
A special thank you to all sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and spectators that make our events so enjoyable
Hope to see you around at various bull sales this spring.
Canadian Western Agribition
Regina , Saskatchewan
Thank you to all the Sponsors, Exhibitors, Organizers and Gelbvieh Enthusiasts who joined us for this superb event.
By Joe Barnett
THE PEOPLE OF THE BUSINESS
During the hardship years of the 1930’s, large pockets of southern Alberta were particularly ravished by droughts and economic downturns. With the severity of challenge being faced by local residents, the Alberta Government chose to create a municipal governing body that would be more able to address the specific concerns of the region Today, near Youngstown, Alberta in the heart of Alberta’s Special Areas, many of the same concerns and risks exist for current residents, most of whom are connected to agriculture industries It is here you’ll find Darcy and Linda Lockhart of Dar-Lin Ranching and their family who, for generations, have taken on the challenges of ranching in this special area.
Darcy and Linda each grew up in the Youngstown area and neither were strangers to the hardships and rewards of ranching when they created Dar-Lin Ranching Ltd. in 1998. Darcy was raised five kilometres from their current home and Linda was raised just across the road. After completing high school, the pair ventured to Calgary for work but always wanted to be back in the country “This is an area abundant in wildlife and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. It is not over populated and has been a fantastic place to raise a family and cattle I believe it is truly God’s country!” shared Linda.
The two were married in 1980 and farmed with Darcy ’ s family until venturing into their own operation During this time, they also raised four children whose early years would be shaped by the ranching way of life Their children Angela, Cody, Danielle and Shannon were responsible for a menagerie of pigs, chickens, sheep and learned about chores and earning money the old fashioned way Darcy and Linda each believed it was important for
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to gain valuable understanding and skills as they grew up but also the importance of working side by side at something they loved “There isn’t any job on the ranch that any of us aren’t able to do whether it’s feeding cows, operating equipment or fencing.” The pair also taught the importance of balancing work with pleasure by being active in their community as volunteer firefighters, in the Community Club and helping out in town as often as they can at the curling rink, dances, or at the school. When they are able to get away from the ranch, a round of golf is sure to be enjoyed.
THE BEEF OF THE BUSINES S
Dar-Lin Ranching is home to 600 cow-calf pairs and 200 replacement females The herd is primarily Angus cross and cows are exposed to an entirely Gelbvieh bull battery. Many of the replacement females are purchased in February in an effort to acquire heifers with more maturity over their home raised animals. Like many other ranches across the prairies, calves are born on tame hay in May and June with bulls going out July 20 through mid September. Several important grazing practices are employed to make greatest use of the 11000 acres of pasturelands utilized at Dar-Lin. During the summer months cows are moved every 56 days through sections of native grass until crop residue is available for fall grazing Throughout the winter, cows bale or swath graze using an electric wire. 3200 acres of farm land and 1500 acres of hay also supply necessary feed stores According to Darcy, “We like being able to run our own bulls so that we can
control breeding dates, vaccination programs and to be able to check cattle anytime ” With this in mind, the family jumped at the opportunity to rent local pasture from a friend. This allowed the replacement heifers to spend the summer closer to home rather than sending them to a PFRA pasture in Saskatchewan as previously done.
Bull selection is an important task at Dar-Lin much like other ranches. After utilizing Angus genetics for a number of years, a friend told Darcy and Linda about his success with Gelbvieh bulls. They began learning more about the breed and liked what they saw while touring cattle. Since 2000, the bull battery has shifted to a Gelbvieh base with key selection traits being moderate birthweight, smooth shoulders, and disposition. “We really like how the breed has beefed up our calves and have confidence in the traits of calving ease, live births and calf gains. Last year we only helped two of 600 cows calve and one was a breach twin. We also really like the disposition of the bulls when we have to handle them.”
Calves are usually weaned in November at approximately 500 pounds and are then marketed at Dryland Trading Company in Veteran some 115 kilometres from the ranch. Darcy and Linda have developed a great working relationship with the auction and are assisted in making marketing decisions by good friend and neighbour, Ian Goodbrand who operates the Trading Company Occasionally, the calf crop is contracted in September or marketed directly after weaning. Other years, portions of the calf crop are backgrounded for the February or March markets Darcy and Linda rely on experts to assist them in their marketing strategies and believe in asking questions and talking to others before making these important decisions
THE FUTURE OF THE BUSINES S
Like every farm family, the succession of Dar-Lin Ranching is an important work in progress. With changing times in agriculture along with rising land prices, getting a start in the business is not easy without the support of family Darcy and Linda believe young people need to be willing to work hard, to be frugal and know that in time, this life is so worth the effort Their eldest daughter Angela along with her husband Jason are active in the day to day operations of the ranch along with their two sons. Son Cody and his wife Liesl with their three daughters ranch in Debden, Saskatchewan raising sheep, chickens and guard dogs while custom grazing cattle The youngest daughter Shannon and her husband Gord also live on the farm with their two children and are active in all aspects of the ranch.
“Down the road, I hope Darcy and I are able to step back in the decision making but will still enjoy the workings of the ranch. I can see us maybe not working so much day to day but still during the busiest times,” shared Linda.
Darcy and Linda would be the first to tell you they are not different than most families in the ranching way of life “Our success, if you can call it that, is to never quit learning from schooling, other people and mistakes Always be on top of new grazing techniques or veterinary practices. We work closely with our vet, accountant, advisor, lawyer and banker.”
Much like the early pioneers who worked tirelessly to build a life in the unique ecosystem of Alberta’s Special Areas, Darcy and Linda are humble, proud and have a strong belief in the lifestyle they lead For these and other reasons, Dar-Lin Ranching Ltd was chosen as the 2016 Alberta/British Columbia Gelbvieh Commercial Breeder of the Year Like so many of their commercial counterparts, Dar-Lin Ranching believes strongly in the capabilities of the Gelbvieh breed and are willing to share about their success in incorporating Gelbvieh genetics
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There has been a lot of work and bright minds that have developed genetic evaluation technologies and methodologies over time, with current work building on past efforts of a dedicated group of industry leaders. Over the last decade we have seen a lot of changes in evaluation due to a combination of improved data collection systems, enhanced models, great leaps forward in computing power and huge jumps in DNA analysis and genomic research Each generation of improvement has enhanced the ability to assess the relative genetic merit of our seedstock. It does not mean that the previous versions were wrong, just that we can now do a better job It could be compared to the evolution of tractors with improvements to suspension, fuel economy and comfort occurring over time We don’t farm the way we used to, so it is only reasonable that we don’t evaluate genetic merit the same way either.
The basic driving theory behind genetic evaluations is that animals are the result of their DNA interacting with their environment A simple example would be an animal has genes for growth that interact with the diet they are fed to produce an animal that gains weight at a specific rate. If animals are raised together in the same environment, then a lot of the difference between individual animals will be due to their genetic differences At it’s most basic and extremely rough version, this is an in herd index, the Waterloo Boy of genetic selection tools.
EPD
The second premise of genetic evaluation is that if we can ascertain the genetic differences between animals, then we can use genetic relationships to compare those genetics across herds or groups. This is the first step in producing EPD and the development of the methodology to do this dates back nearly 100 years, unfortunately limitations in computing power restricted the scale of this full methodology for many years As a compromise, the first evaluations ran on what was called a sire/maternal grandsire model, but it still represented a significant leap forward
A Sire/MGS model means that instead of doing math on a full pedigree, we only used the sires to determine relationships This approach was the best at the time but by today ’ s standard of a full animal model it lacked accuracy. To give an example of why this approach was used, if we look at a complete 3 generation pedigree there are 14 animals back to great grandparents. In the sire/MGS model this is cut down to 7 When you multiply the possible genetic relationships, they are reduced by orders of magnitude using a sire/MGS model
As computers got exponentially more powerful full animal models were adopted This meant that every animal with a record had their full pedigree relationship analysed and used in evaluation (both sire and dam) The result was a significant improvement in accuracy of the evaluation with the biggest improvements being in traits that are expressed maternally such as calving ease and milk
Enter DNA
Animal models were in use for several years when DNA came on the scene. At first DNA testing appeared as something of an independent with most commercial tests looking for single gene mutations and some people thinking that DNA would replace genetic evaluation. A good example of a single gene test would be leptin testing These results had straightforward inheritance patterns, and were used outside of the evaluation. There are still a lot of these tests in use today, including colour, horn/poll and genetic defect tests
As DNA technology advanced it became possible to assess a wider array of DNA simultaneously and link that DNA to various traits. These SNP markers are used in the current technology and most of the current generation of tests offered by breed associations In order to add value to these tests and improve the accuracy of genetic evaluation, EPD called Molecular Breeding Values or MBV were calculated from the DNA results If one animal had more markers for growth than another, it would receive a higher MBV for growth These same two animals may also have EPD available from a breed association based on performance data and pedigree.
Again, over time, methodology and computing power improved so that the MBV information could be used to improve the EPD of an animal and the DNA, pedigree and performance data came together. The first step in this process was called “blending” and is where most of our evaluations are at today In essence, an animal has an EPD calculated in a traditional manner using pedigree and performance data Once the EPD is produced it is adjusted using available information from the DNA in the form of an MBV. Because DNA can be collected and analysed at a young age, this provides the power to improve accuracy of the evaluation at a young age. To paraphrase, DNA provides us with a lot of additional data that can be analyzed at a young age A simplified example is shown below.
In this example, based on the accuracy of the EPD, we can see that Bull A has a lot of data available on his progeny The DNA information does not contribute significantly to his EPD Bull B with low accuracy sees a significant shift in his
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EPD, since the DNA provides a significant amount of new information that moves his EPD upward and increases the accuracy. Bull C does not see his EPD change at all, but the addition of DNA to his evaluation increases the accuracy or certainty of our prediction of his genetic merit. The impact of DNA on individual traits will depend on the heritability of the trait, the relative strength of the relationship between available DNA markers and the trait in question and the amount of additional data, such as performance records available
tion The single step approach also helps to identify and correct potential pedigree information on the fly
Enter Single Step
The latest development in genetic evaluation is called single step and it connects DNA and evaluation in a very real way Instead of “blending” or combining DNA and EPD information after the fact, single step uses DNA as an additional source of data in the genetic evaluation, just as pedigree and performance data are used. Just as moving to the animal model of EPD calculation, single step evaluation has required a quantum leap in computing horsepower. If we think about the move from sire/MGS models to animal models moving from 7 to 14 animals in a 3 generation pedigree, consider that a single DNA test on a single animal can easily add 50,000 DNA markers That is 49,997 more pieces of information to analyze on an animal than a birth, weaning and yearling weight
Additionally, single step analysis can allow us to use that DNA to improve pedigree relationships. If for example a sire and a son have both been tested, it is now possible to see which pieces of DNA were passed on, rather than just assuming that a random half of a calf ’ s genetic makeup came from a parent. In other words, some siblings are more closely related than others This strengthens the traditional pedigree/performance aspect of the evaluation, but it also empowers the DNA trait analysis because it allows for consideration of the impact of specific markers on a trait throughout the entire pedigree tree, rather than applying a simplified adjustment after an EPD evalua-
The new system adopted by the CGA that uses single step calculation is called BOLT (short for Biometric Open Language Tools). This is a fancy way to say that the hardware and software that makes up BOLT is the 600 horsepower, GPS/autosteer equipped, four-wheel drive tractor with overlap control of the genetic evaluation world. Like previous advancements in genetic evaluation technologies, BOLT will not result in massive reranking of animals, but it will provide a much more robust picture of where animals fit relative to each other, and it also provides the framework to evaluate new traits much more effectively, similar to the way the animal model enhanced the evaluation of maternally influenced traits.
I am certain based on history and some knowledge of the work that is ongoing at the moment, that over time we will continue to see improvements in genetic evaluation. Some will come gradually, and others will be of the transformational variety. Genetic evaluation technology is being applied in most, if not all of the biological breeding industries including plants and animals and will continue to assist in decision making to enhance profitability and functionality of beef cattle.
By Roy Lewis DVM
Both at the dairy and beef level there have been many ways discussed and shared with and between producers regarding the best way to stimulate a weak calf that perhaps doesn’t want to breathe With calving season just around the corner I will share some of my experiences as to what works and what doesn’t and highlight procedures that are worth doing and others that are a waste of time. None require a lot of expense and saving one extra calf these days converts into dollars down the line plus it is doing the right thing. The rewards can feel very good
There are very many reasons calves come out slow and weak and recognizing when these conditions might occur could give you a heads up. Every time you must give assistance for either fetal oversize and a harder pull or where a malpresentation or torsion occurs one must be aware that time is running out and a weaker barely alive calf is a definite possibility. Other instances include where the cow has been sick and losing weight or there has been some abnormality during pregnancy Remember a cow loosing body condition in late pregnancy could be carrying twins so after any assisted calving it is good to carefully examine the uterus for either tears or another calf. If you find another calf assist in its delivery immediately.
calf in a sitting up frog legged position so both lungs can get air equally much as would happen in a standing calf. Extend the neck forward to open up the airways and then go to work with what I will now describe
Any large amounts of mucous around the mouth you want to wipe away. There are some good calf resuscitators out there that can simply bathe the area in extra oxygen that helps if breathing is not strong. Some of these will even provide suction as well. Mouth to mouth resuscitation pretty much does nothing as the air simply goes down the esophagus and inflates the stomach so doesn’t get into the lungs where it needs to go. You are best if breathing is slow with a stronger heartbeat to stimulate breathing by either sticking a straw up the nostril, pouring cold water in the ear or putting cold snow in the ear to essentially irritate the calf and get him going.
There are several forms of resuscitation or trying to make it easier to establish breathing with the calf.
There are several forms of resuscitation or trying to make it easier to establish breathing with the calf Often especially if you see there is a strong heartbeat you must establish breathing and get oxygenation to the blood One thing we know for sure is the old established hanging calves to get fluid out does no good and in fact does harm as all the organs push down by gravity on the chest and actually make it much more difficult to breath. The fluid that does come out is generally draining out from the stomach (rumen) You are much better to get
Try the straw next time on a normal calving and see the quick response you get. If there is no response the calf is in trouble and the only thing I have found that has worked is a respiratory stimulant This used to be dopram but goes under different trade names (respisure) and is harder to come by. Your veterinarian can look for respiratory stimulants and hopefully find one but needs to script it to you as may only be approved for other species. In order to be helpful you must have it close by in your calving kit and readily accessible Time is of the essence for sure as a few seconds at this critical point may make the difference
The need to stimulate calves should be the exception in today ’ s cow calf operations. Calving problems have been greatly reduced so unless it is a hard calving or there has been a delay in getting the calf out such as occurs with a full breech birth for instance resuscitation shouldn’t be a routine occurrence With hard calving it sometimes pays to stop pulling
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and let the calf get a few breaths when the rib cage is out before you pull the tight hips through The calf may bellar, as they are alive then and feel the pain so be aware of this response
If you are getting too many weak calves one must look at several factors in the herd management. Is intervention too slow especially in the case of heifers? Once the calving process has started and regardless of if the water bag has been broken time is a ticking An old misconception with producers is they have lots of time if the water bag has not been broken and that simply isn’t true. Intervention in one to one and a half hours if no progress has been made is a good rule. With breech births (backwards with both back legs ahead) and torsions we know often that time is running out so being ready to stimulate the calf is imperative Once the tail head of the calf comes through the pelvis in a backwards calving the navel is essentially broken and the calf tries to start breathing This is where a faster pull from that point forward will save calves. That is why always assist a backwards calf where possible.
Weak calves may be the result of nutrition and vitamin and mineral deficiencies or imbalances so we must always make sure body condition score is good on the cows and heifers and they are on a good mineral/vitamin program These deficiencies happen as the calf is developing so if a deficiency is diagnosed it is not a quick fix to get the deficiency reversed. As examples selenium deficiencies can lead to the weak calf syndrome and Iodine deficiencies lead to a goiter and weak or
dead calves born. If a calf is stillborn or weak and dies soon after birth a lot can be gained by a postmortem and potentially tissues sent away to help with the diagnosis This could shed light on potential problems and allow some time to correct them. I have also seen the need to resuscitate when the water bag fails to break and the calf can drown in essentially a cup of fetal fluids. This can happen in too quick a birth and the water bag has essentially not had enough force on it to break. Watch for these cases as well
If placenta is starting to come first, again time is running out and you may already be too late but if any sign of life get the calf out as quickly as possible. One last word of advice on delivering a calf and pre-empting the need to resuscitation; Check the viability of the calf by putting fingers in their mouth to see how good the swallowing or gag reflex is If this is very weak you can be sure the calf will be sluggish when delivered Also if the calf is overly active and thrashing around this could be a sign time is running out and they are getting oxygen deprived. There is a need to get them out as soon as possible and use your resuscitation skills.
In summary be ready with the resuscitation techniques mentioned and be ever vigilant of the cases that predispose newborn calves to need reviving You and your veterinarian when called can hopefully save more valuable newborn calves this spring. Hopefully the 2017 calving season treats you well.
On Saturday August 20, 2016 Overby Stock Farm had the pleasure of hosting the Man/Sask Gelbvieh Association Field Day at their operation north of Ste. Rose du Lac, MB. On a summer where excess moisture proved to make things difficult, the skies cleared making fantastic weather to host Gelbvieh enthusiasts from Manitoba and Saskatchewan
To start the day there was a presentation from David Boerchers, Pioneer Hybrid Rep, promoting the many opportunities to utilize corn in a cattle operation, whether it be sileaging or grazing as well as the nuances within each system to maximize results Allan Rawluk from Alltech Nutrition followed up with explaining excit-
ing new foliar fertilizing products on forage and grain crops as well as the new livestock mineral options through Alltech’s sub company Masterfeeds.
From there the cattle tour commenced through the breeding groups showcasing the cattle and producer discussion The highlight had to be unloading the tour trailer just once for fear of getting stuck/guests getting muddy!
A huge thank you goes out to everyone that assisted organizing and preparing for the event and all the producers that were able to attend!
On Nov. 28th, 2016, Angus and Marlene Davidson had their 65th Wedding Anniversar y. Angus and Marlene became interested the Gelbvieh breed back in the 1970's They star ted out with A I They used sires such as Konrad, Spar tan, Canadian Pioneer,and Minnesota Belgrad and over time they became purebred breeders. Angus and Marlene are still involved with purebred Gelbvieh cattle today.
TWIN BRIDGE FARMS/ AARON BIRCH/ JOE BARNETT
FLADELAND LIVESTOCK
GOLDEN BUCKLE GELBVIEH
DAVIDSON GELBVIEH
4T RANCH
MICHAEL YORK
SMITHER LAND & LIVESTOCK
FIR RIVER LIVESTOCK
4DJ FARMS LTD
TRIPLE K GELBVIEH
ROCKY TOP GELBVIEH/CDC FARMS
PRAIRIE HILLS GELBVIEH
BNH LIVESTOCK
FOURSQUARE GELBVIEH
GOODVIEW GELBVIEH
THORSTENSON GELBVIEH
OVERBY/FIR RIVER
JSJ GELBVIEH
THACKERAY LAND & CATTLE
HOJER RANCH
PIN TO POINT GELBVIEH
CHIMNEY BUTTE RANCH
LITTLE WINDY HILL FARMS
NELSON GELBVIEH
DAYSPRING CATTLE/ ADAM NIELSEN
RPS GELBVIEH
PEARSON CATTLE CO
KLATOWN STOCK FARMS
JONUS CATTLE
HENIBRIT ENTERPRISES
ROYAL WESTERN GELBVIEH
BEASTROM RANCH
MAPLE GROVE FARMS
RIPPE GELBVIEH
ELLIS CATTLE CO/DANE RANCH
LOST RIVER LIVESTOCK
TRIPLE S CATTLE COMPANY
CARLSON CATTLE COMPANY
SEGA GELBVIEH
STONE GATE FARMS
GUSTIN DIAMOND D GELBVIEH
CGA OFFICE DATES & DEADLINES
• Herd Assessment are available on online CGA registry system.
januar
y april may june
• Paper copies will be mailed to those memberships that do not utilize the online registry system.
• CGA and CJGA memberships are due
• Advertising deadline for the Gelbvieh Guide Spring issue
• Final deadline for the annual herd assessments to be into the CGA Cost is $30 per cow
• Herd assessment after this date will be assessed $10 extra per cow
• Advertising deadline for the Gelbvieh Guide Summer "Golden Pages" issue
• Deadline for Canadian Junior Gelbvieh Association scholarship award
september october
• Advertising deadline for the Gelbvieh Guide Fall issue
• Deadline for amendments to the Constitution must reach the CGA office to be included in the Notice of Meeting
• Deadline to submit DNA samples for Wish List Sale, National Sale and People's Choice Bull Futurity animals
• Gelbvieh Show, Manitoba Ag-Ex .
• National Gelbvieh Show at Farmfair International, Edmonton, AB
• People's Choice Bull Futurity
• Western Canadian Gelbvieh Show & Sale, Agribition, Regina, SK
• Annual Meeting of the Canadian Gelbvieh Association at Farmfair International, Edmonton, AB
• Wish List Sale and GAA/BC Annual Meeting, Red Deer, AB
NEWS & NOTES
2016 Purebred Breeder of the Year Jace Cattle Company
On December 2, 2016 in Red Deer AB, the GAA/BC was honored to award the ‘Purebred Breeder of the Year ’ to Jason Muhlbach and his wife Tamarra of Jace Cattle Company of Botha Alberta.
They started their purebred Gelbvieh herd in 2008. They now run 35 red and black purebred cows and have kept back 15 purebred and Balancer® females for replacements, as they try to increase their numbers every year. The Muhlbachs sell private treaty off the farm as well as consigning bulls in the Gelbvieh Advantage Bull Sale every March. Jason says, “They try and select walking sires to improve their herd and also do some AI as well as embryo transplants.”
Jason and Tamarra show in Red Deer in July and at Farmfair in Edmonton every November They also have females on offer at the Wish List Sale every December Jason has been very active on the GAA/BC board for 3 years; he has been Vice President this past year and has accepted another 3 year term He is also on the board that has started the junior steer and heifer show in Stettler
Life can get pretty hectic with both working off the farm (Jason is a contract operator and Tamarra is a dialysis nurse) Tamarra’s two boys Ryan and Eric are very involved in 4-H, so Jason is kept busy helping them with their calves
In December of 2015 Jason and Tamarra welcomed a new cow boss to the ranch, Brynnley Jay to complete their family. As a family they enjoy camping in the summer months, visiting with friends, showing cattle and Jason tries to fit hunting in there as well. The Muhlbach family ’ s enthusiasm for the Gelbvieh breed and involvement in promoting the breed is what the GAA/BC look for in choosing this award and Jace Cattle Company is a very deserving winner.
SHOW RESULTS
Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull went to RWG Right Combination, owned by Royal Wester n Gelbvieh, R ed Deer County, Alber ta The May 4, 2015 son of RWG War A dmiral 2528 first claimed the inter mediate bull division prior to claiming the National Champion Gelbvieh Bull.
Sever tson L and and Cattle, R ed Deer County, Alber ta, owned the R eser ve Champion Balancer two-year old bull SUN Old School 77B is the Febr uar y 16, 2014 son of SLC Old School 120W.
SHOW RESULTS
MANITOBA AG EX GELBVIEH SHOW - BRANDON, MB
OCTOBER 29, 2016
JUDGE - GARTH RANCIER, KILLAM, AB
Champion Heifer Calf
Fladeland Darlin 4D exhibited by Fladeland Livestock.
Reserve Champion Heifer Calf
MGF Rancher's Lenore 3D exhibited by Maple Grove Gelbvieh
Junior Champion Female
Fladeland Martini 34C exhibited by Fladeland Livestock
Reserve Junior Champion Female
TIP Miss Cinnamon 73C exhibited by Thackeray Land and Cattle
Senior Champion Female
Fladeland Sparks Fly 29Z exhibited by Fladeland Livestock
Reserve Senior Champion Female
ZTM McCoy 503R Chime 102Y ET exhibited by JSJ Livestock
Grand Champion Female
Fladeland Sparks Fly 29Z exhibited by Fladeland Livestock
Reserve Champion Female
Fladeland Martini 34C exhibited by Fladeland Livestock
Grand Champion Female
Fladeland Sparks Fly 29Z exhibited by Fladeland Livestock, Gladmar, SK
R eser ve Champion Female
Fladeland Mar tini 34C exhibited by Fladeland Livestock, Gladmar, SK
Grand Champion Bull
Fladeland Playing
Dir ty 8D exhibited by Fladeland Livestock, Gladmar, SK
Champion Bull Calf
Fladeland Playing Dirty 8D exhibited by Fladeland Livestock
Reserve Champion Bull Calf
TIP Mr Diplomat 31D exhibited by Thackeray Land and Cattle
Junior Champion Bull
OSF Red Zone 101C ET exhibited by Overby Stock Farm
Reserve Junior Champion Bull
Fladeland Painkiller 123C exhibited by Fladeland Livestock
Senior Champion Bull
JCGR Gun Fighter exhibited by Twisted T Gelbvieh
Grand Champion Bull
Fladeland Playing Dirty 8D exhibited by Fladeland Livestock
Reserve Champion Bull
TIP Mr Diplomat 31D exhibited by Thackeray Land & Cattl
Premier Breeder: Fladeland Livestock from Gladmar, SK
Premier Exhibitor: JSJ Livestock from Hartney, MB
R eser ve Champion Bull
TIP Mr Diplomat 31D exhibited by
Thackeray L and & Cattle, Weybur n, SK
SHOW RESULTS
WESTERN CANADIAN GELBVIEH SHOW - EDMONTON, AB
NOVEMBER 10, 2016, EDMONTON, ALBERTA
JUDGE: JORDAN BUBBA, SPRUCE GROVE, AB
Junior Champion Female
JM Crown Royal 8C ET, Jace Cattle Company, Botha, AB.
Reserve Junior Champion Female
JNA Baby Spice 52C, Pearson Farms, Calmar, AB
Two Year Old Cow/Calf Pair
DVE Davidson MS Navaho 26B, Davidson Gelbvieh, Pontiex SK
Calf: DVE Davidson Emerson 108D
Reserve Two Year Old Cow/Calf Pair
VV Miss Debbie 43B, Stone Gate Farm, Vermilion, AB
Calf: STON Miss Debbie 1D
Mature Cow/Calf Pair
VV Wind Zong 45Z, Stone Gate Farm, Vermilion, AB.
Calf: STON Don Juan 26D
Reserve Mature Cow/Calf Pair
AWB Birch's Natalie 22Z, Twin Bridge Farms, Lomond, AB.
Calf: AWB Birch's Natalie 1D
Senior Champion Female
VV Wind Zong 45Z, Stone Gate Farm, Vermilion, AB.
Reserve Senior Champion Female
DVE Davidson Ms Navaho 26B, Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK.
Champion Heifer Calf
AWB Birch's Natalie 1D, Twin Bridge Farms, Lomond, AB
Reserve Champion Heifer Calf
DVE Davidson Ms Gift 4D, Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK.
Grand Champion Female
VV Wind Zong 45Z, Stone Gate Farm, Vermilion, AB
Reserve Champion Female
DVE Davidson Ms Navaho 26B, Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK
Champion Bull Calf
DVE Davidson Emerson 108D, Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK.
Reserve Champion Bull Calf
AWB Birch's Cold War 57D ET, Twin Bridge Farms, Lomond, AB
Junior Champion Bull
DVE Davidson Dunnit 25C, Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK
Reserve Junior Champion Bull
SLL Cowboy 114C, Keriness Cattle Co., Airdrie, AB.
Senior Champion Bull
SLC Road Trip 103B, Severtson Land & Cattle, Red Deer County, AB
Grand Champion Bull
SLC Road Trip 103B, Severtson Land & Cattle, Red Deer County, AB
Reserve Champion Bull
DVE Davidson Dunnit 25C, Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK.
Grand Champion Balancer Female
VV Zahara 42A, Stone Gate Farm, Vermilion, AB
Reserve Champion Balancer Female
SLL Renee 183D, Smithers Land & Livestock, Three Hills, AB
Grand Champion Balancer Bull
STON Black Python 47B, Stone Gate Farm, Vermilion, AB
Breeders Herd
1. Severtson Land and Cattle, Red Deer County, AB.
2 Twin Bridge Farms, Lomond, AB
Premier Breeder
Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK.
Premier Exhibitor
Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK.
The show concluded with an Exhibitor Draw Two 2W panels were presented to Pearsons Farms. Thanks you to 2W Livestock for making this most generous donation.
Grand Champion
Female
VV Wind Zong 45Z
Stone Gate Far m, Ver milion, AB
R eser ve Champion
Female
DVE Davidson Ms Navaho 26B
Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK
Grand Champion Bull
SLC Road Trip 103B
Sever tson L and & Cattle, R ed Deer County, AB
R eser ve Champion Bull
DVE Davidson Dunnit 25C
Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK
SHOW RESULTS
CANADIAN NATIONAL GELBVIEH SHOW - REGINA, SK.
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
JUDGE: CASEY PHILLIPS
Junior Division Bull Calf Champion
DLT Lonesome Cole 67D, Lonesome Dove Ranch, Ponteix, SK.
R eser ve Champion Female \Fladeland Sparks Fly 29Z
Grand Champion Bull RWG Right Combination 5506
R eser ve Champion Bull AWB Birch's The Boxer 21D
2016 PRAIRIE GELBVIEH ALLIANCE SALE
Auctioneer: Mike Fleury
The PGA sale group changed things up a bit this year and the sale was held in the historic Grant Hall Hotel It was a truly an amazing historical place to hold this video sale.
The sale grossed $108,450.00 with 26 lots averaging $4,171. The high seller of the event was Lot 18 which was an Open Heifer consigned by Fir River Livestock She sold to Overby Stock Farms for $9,000 Lot 10, consigned by Thackeray Gelbvieh, was also another high selling Open Heifer sold to Davidson Gelbvieh for $5,600.
The high selling Bull of the sale was Lot 25 consigned by Overby Stock Farms. He sold to Goodview Gelbvieh for $7,000. Bred Heifers were also in much demand Lot 19 consigned by Twisted T Gelbvieh and sold to Davidson Gelbvieh for $6,500. Lot 6 consigned by Thackeray Gelbvieh sold to Keriness Cattle Co. for $4,600. Lot 16 consigned by RPS Gelbvieh sold to Hurlburt Livestock for $4,500.
The sale concluded with a Flush offered by Fladeland Livestock which sold to Fir River Livestock for $4,100. As a special note the sale consignors would like to thank all Junior Members that took part in the Junior Discount program; Shaidyn Bender, Paige Martens, Tanner Letain, Ivy Burks, and the Thackeray & Jasper Kids
Thanks to all the buyers and bidders that attended.
CANADIAN WESTERN AGRIBITION GELBVIEH SALE RESULTS
NOVERMBER 24, 2016, REGINA, SK
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Chris Poley Sale Management: T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd
High Selling Bull
Lot 50C – RWG Captain 5701 sired by Beas Beas 2806Z, 1⁄2 interest, full possession, was purchased by Lost River Livestock, Clearbrook, MI, for $14,000.00.
2016 WISH LIST SALE
Auctioneer: Ryan Hurlburt
High Selling Bull Calf
Lot 51A – DDN Dirt Road 71D sired by JRI Peterbilt 282B31 ET, 1⁄2 interest, full possession, was purchased by Prairie Hills Gelbvieh, Gladstone, ND for $7,000 00
High Selling Heifer Calf
Lot 60 – TIP Miss Jeanette 51D sired by FRL Fir River Bert, was purchased by Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK for $10,500.00.
The winners of the 2W Livestock panels at the Gelbvieh show at Far mfair was Pearsons Gelbvieh L-R : Jessica & Duncan Pearson Presenting is Gaylene Groeneveld on behalf of 2W Livestock at Nanton, Alber ta. Thanks 2W for your continued sponsorship of this great event.
This could be your spot! Call the CGA today to book your Business Card Listing!
Auctioneers / Sales Mana gement
This could be your spot! Call the CGA today to book your Business Card Listing!
United States Breeders
HOGBERG RANCH
Commercial Cow/Calf
Ralph & Ulla Hogberg
Ph: (250) 843-7230
Glenn, Ann, Jason, & Annette Hogberg Ph: (250) 843-7653
Barry & Robin Mader Tel: 250 577 3486
B & R Ranch
RR #1, 2108 Duck Range Rd Pritchard, BC V0E 2P0 (1/2 hour east of Kamloops) Email: b&r@telus net
Purebred & Percentage Cattle Kelly & Coleen Brittain
Gary & Nicole Phone: 780-352-0676 Cell: 780-387-6446 RR #1, Falun, AB T0C 1H0
Gelbv ieh Cattl e
Darrell & Leila Hickman RR#2, Vermilion, AB T9X 1Y7 Ph/Fax: 780-581-0077 darrell hickman@lakelandcollege ca
Fullblood • Purebred • Hybrid Bulls • Females
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Duane & Darrell Nelson
Box 1144, Glenwood, Alber ta T0K 2R0
Duane (403) 626-3279 • Darrell (403) 626-3643
Black & Tan Purebred & Commercial Gelbvieh www beamishlandandcattle ca
CALVIN
& DONNA BEAMISH
Phone: (780) 954-2285
Fax: (780) 954-2671
Cell: (780) 307-4842
Box 53, Jarvie, AB T0G 1H0 farmer56@telus net
LC RANCH
Purebred Gelbvieh
Ray & Anne Davisson
Box 764, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 (403) 742-2524 lcranch@xplornet com rdavisson@cervusequipment com
RR #2 Millet, AB T0C 1Z0
Phone: (780) 986-9705
Cell: (780) 718-5477 www.evgelbvieh.com
Don & Lorna Okell Box 627
Duchess, AB T0J 0Z0
403-378-4898
403-793-4549
jenty@eidnet org
Larry, Lynne, Kate & Sarah FECHO www.jentygelbviehs.com
“Raising Gelbvieh Cattle Since 1972!” Home of 18 Dams of Merit and 5 Dams of Distinction 403 894 3413 • 403 795 1143 Box 86, Mag rath, AB T0K 1J0 Lon Car lson & Lor raine Beaudin
Alberta
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Bar GR Cattle
RON & GAIL ANDERSON
Phone (780) 523-2116
Fax: (780) 523-3920 gailanderson@hotmail com
This could be your spot! Call the CGA today to book your Business Card Listing!
Maple Grove Gelbvieh (204) 278-3255 Narcisse, MB
McCoy Cattle Co (306) 436-2086 Milestone, SK
Thackeray Gelbvieh Farms (306) 456-2555 Weyburn, SK
Hurlburt Livestock (306) 931-2551 Saskatoon, SK
Selin's Gelbvieh (306) 793-4568 Stockholm, SK
This could be your spot! Call the CGA today to book your Business Card Listing!
This could be your spot! Call the CGA today to book your Business Card Listing!
COMING EVENTS
A Complimentar y Service Provided by the Canadian Gelbvieh Association
February 11- Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, at the Ranch, Dickinson, ND
February 18 - Twisted T Gelbvieh & Thackeray Land & Cattle Bull Sale, at the Twisted T Ranch, Parry, SK
March 4 - Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Annual Bull Sale, at the Ranch, Ponteix, SK
March 6 - Severtson Land & Cattle Annual Bull Sale, at the Ranch, Red Deer County, AB
March 7 - Gelbvieh Stock Exchange Sale, Medicine Hat Feeding Company, Medicine Hat, AB
March 10 - Gelbvieh Advantage Bull Sale, Innisfail, AB
March 11 - Foursquare Gelbvieh 10th Annual Sale, Olds, AB
March 13 - Twin Bridge Farms & Guests Bull Sale, Silver Sage Community Corral, Brooks, AB
March 15 - Fladeland Livestock 2nd Annual Bull Sale, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK
March 15-17 - JSJ Livestock Online Production Sale, James Jasper, Hartney, MB, broadcasted by DVA Auction
March 18 - Saskatoon Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK
March 25 - Nelson Gelbvieh Bull Sale, at the Ranch, Glenwood, AB
March 26 - Best of the Breeds Bull Sale, consignor Goodview Gelbvieh, Yorkton, SK,
April 15 - Cattle Capital Bull Sale, Ste. Rose Auction Market, Ste. Rose Du Lac, MB
May 1 - Deadline for the Summer issue of the Gelbvieh Guide magazine
ADVERTISERS INDEX
B&R Ranch
BNH Livestock 11, 37
Bar GR 39
Beamish Land & Cattle 38
Bow Valley Genetics Ltd. 37
Brittain Farms 11, 37
Carlson Cattle Company 38
Davidson, Wade 33
Davidson Gelbvieh OBC
Dayspring Cattle 26
Eyot Valley 38
Fir River Livestock 39, IBC
Fladeland Livestock 4, 39
Foursquare Gelbvieh 30, 37
Gelbvieh World 37
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2016
Photo Contest Winners CONGRATULATIONS
ARTISTIC WINNER - TOWERVIEW RANCH
COW/CALF WINNER - JEN-TY GELBVIEH HERD WINNER - MAPLE GROVE GELBVIEH
