Deadline for applications for Treasurer or Secretary are extended to June 1, 2012. Contact the office for more information.
The Calgary Stampede is looking for sponsors for a Shorthorn Steer class this summer. For more information on this endeavor, read Beef News. This is wonderful opportunity to support the Shorthorn advantage.
Summer synergy is hosting the Alberta Junior Shorthorn Show again this year. The web site set up now and they are taking entries. Entries close on June 1. The marketing class requires advance work, so check out the site and do a little planning. Go to www.summersynergy.ca and check out the information.
Spring sales are very promising. The Battle River Sale averaged $3130. The Show Case Sale averaged $4063. Congratulations everyone.
The Bar U Ranch Shorthorn cows are in need of a bull. We are looking for someone to donate the use of a polled, roan Shorthorn bull of good quality to use at the Bar U Ranch this summer. If you wish to help us out, please contact Gene Foat at 403-337-2192. Thank you.
The Alberta Shorthorn Association is currently inviting tenders for the positions of Treasurer and Secretary. These positions may be separate or combined. For more information, contact our office. Our current treasurer, Leigh Boles is resigning at year end. Applications meed to be in the office or to a Director before May 1, 2012.
1st “All Star Classic” Shorthorn Sale
Saturday, October 22, 2011 – 1:00 p.m. MDT
At the Lacombe Ag Society Grounds
Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
Sponsored by:
Alberta Shorthorn Association
Sale Summary
Average
Bulls $ 3,067
Bred Females 2,900
Heifer Calves 1,940
Flushes 1,900
Embryo Packages 1,200
Pregnant Recipient 3,000
Sale Manager: Don Savage Auctions
The “All Star Classic” Shorthorn Sale sponsored by the Alberta Shorthorn Association drew a large crowd and bidders from six Provinces and 2 States. The quality of Shorthorn genetics on offer met with everyone’s approval. The Association is already making preparations for the 2012 sale.
The high selling individual and pair of the day was consigned by DKF Cattle Co., Scott and Tina Fettes of Gladmar, SK. Maple Stone Farms, Orton, Ontario selected DKF Miss Strawberry 42W for $4,900. 42W is a direct daughter of Saskvalley Pioneer 126P, out of a Waymar HFS O’Malley sired dam, and bred back to HC FL Touchdown 123T. Her 2011 heifer calf at side was also sired by HC FL Touchdown and sold to Horseshoe Creek Farms Ltd., Weyburn, SK for $3,200.
Paintearth Walter 58W, the high points show bull 3 years running in Alberta, was consigned by Paintearth Shorthorns, Albert and Susan Oram – Castor, AB sold to Starbright Shorthorns. Eric and Rena Nelson – Bonnyville, AB for $4,800.
Crooked Post Shorthorns sold an awesome set of females at the “All Star Classic” including Crooked Post Jackie 8X who sold for $4,000 to Waukaru Farms Inc., Indiana. 8X is sired by Belmore Jackeroo and out of a Crooked Post Network sired dam and sold bred to JT Exclusive 65X.
The high selling heifer calf, from a very stout group of heifer calves, was Kenlene Doreen 4Y from Kenlene Shorthorns, Ken and Ilene Hehr – Ponoka, AB selling to Mike McFarlane of London, ON for $4,000. This two-time Heifer Calf Champion is sired by JSF Addicted 82U and out of the great producing Kenlene Doreen 5U female.
There were a number of bred females and heifer calves selling from $3,000 to $3,700.