February 2023
REGISTRY

THE HERD LETTER FOR 2023 IS "L"

DNA Requirements and Instructions

It is your responsibility to ensure your animals have the appropriate tests on file with the CSA office:
  • Natural Services Sires require a 100K (minimum) tested by GOF (Genotype on File).
  • AI Sires are required to be 100K (minimum) Parentage tested (confirmed to both sire and dam).
  • Dam must have SNP DNA on file prior to submitting SNP test on AI sire. If not, order a basic SNP test for dam and send samples together so lab can complete PV test on bull.
  • Donor Dams require a 100K (minimum) tested by GOF (Genotype on File).
  • Embryo Transplants require a basic SNP200 panel in order to register the animal.
  • Basic SNP tests – animals which were tested by basic SNP200 will need to be tested again (with new sample) by 100K or greater SNP test in order to qualify as an AI sire, herd sire, or donor cow.

It is your responsibility to ensure the bulls you purchase have DNA on file:
  • If your purchased bull becomes an AI Sire, make sure that his dam has DNA on file in advance, or that there is stored hair for full parentage verification. Without parentage verification to both Sire and Dam your bull will not qualify as an AI sire.
  • Please be aware that the office will test all samples to the fullest extent possible. This means if the animal’s sire and dam have DNA on file, the sample will be tested to the fullest parentage extent (PV – parentage verified).

Click here to read the CSA DNA Requirements

BREED IMPROVEMENT
FRIENDS OF CANADIAN SIMMENTAL FOUNDATION (FCSF)

2023 Foundation Fundraising Auction, Ancaster ON

If you are considering donating to this year auction to be held in Ontario this summer, please reach out to the office here or a member of the board.
YOUNG CANADIAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION (YCSA)

T.E.A.M. Conference

The National YCSA is excited to be able to once again host the T.E.A.M. conference in 2023. This year it will be held in Calgary, AB May 5-7. Stay tuned for exciting announcements of speakers and opportunities. This event is open to juniors of any breed.

If you have any question or concerns please contact: 

Crystal Fisk 
YCSA Programs Coordinator 
306-897-0274 
SIMMENTAL COUNTRY
Bull Sale season is here!

Check out our events page for a listing of all the upcoming bull sales http://www.simmentalcountry.com/
Have any member announcements? Please send to sgiles@simmental.com
JANUARY 2023 NEW MEMBERS
SIMMENTAL PHOTO OF THE MONTH
This months Simmental photo of the month was submitted by: Don Kathol, Hidden Stone Farm
If you would like to submit a photo for the photo of the month the photos must include the following:
  • Have a Simmental influence
  • A caption or description if you have one
  • All photos submitted maybe used in future Simmental marketing material

Please submit all photos to sprice@simmental.com
CSA OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE DATES
Monday - February 20th - Family Day
Friday- April 7th- Good Friday
Monday- May 22nd - Victoria Day
Friday- July 3rd - Canada Day
Monday- August 7th- Civic Holiday
Monday- September 4th- Labour Day
Monday- October 9th- Thanksgiving
Monday- December 25th - Christmas
Tuesday - December 26th - Boxing Day in lieu of Remembrance Day