Canadian Speckle Park Association

Reminiscing about the beautiful days of summer! Nothing better than an endless landscape on a warm day and herd of Speckles. #specklepark #canadianagriculture #cowherd #takemeback #cowboy #pasture #thatviewtho #cowsofinstagram #farmlifestyle #ranchlife #getranchy #ilovemycows #cowstagram

The CSPA wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season! 2020 May look a little different in how we celebrate this year but the meaning behind it and feelings of friendship, family and love remain the same. #bestwishes #merrychristmas #bringmeacowsanta #holidaycheer #calvingsoon #joy #canadianagriculture #specklepark #bringon2021 #family #friends

Reserve Grand Champion Bull KFC Gladiator 1G at the 2020 Lloydminster Stockade Roundup #yearlingbulls #specklepark #topstock #agriculture #herdbull #terminalsire #breedingbeef #poundsonthetable #sires #beefbull #bullsofinstagram #canada #worldagriculture #breedbetter

2020 Lloydminster Stockade Roundup Grand Champion bull Greenwood Headliner 71H. #futureherdsire #bulls #beef #specklepark #aisire #herdbull #nextgen #showcattle #agriculturelife #beefbull #performance #wheresthebeef #agmorethanever #sires #superiorgenetics #bullsofinstagram #frontpasturecattle #breeder #terminalsire

Reserve Grand Champion Female of the 2020 Lloydminster Stockade roundup KFC Hera 16H. #beefcattle #canadiancattle #northamerica #showcattle #livestockshows #speckleparkcattle #heifer #foundationfemale #canada #topstock #agmorethanever #thefutureisfemale #cowstuff #cowstagram

CSPA Members make sure to check your junk mail for the invite. Please see link below to register for the AGM at 1:30pm MDT on Zoom! Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. ... When: Sep 12, 2020 01:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Topic: CSPA 2020 AGM Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jKOWehWsRPWlNFxLZYhcrg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. https://issuu.com/canadianspeckleparkass//2020_agm_package

The wait it almost over! Entries for Canadas first ever virtual multi-breed beef show will open September 22! Head over to agribition.com for more information on the Agribition Evolution Series. #CWA20 RBC Canadian Beef Breeds Council

**Updated resource now available. For guidelines and tips concerning Canadian cattle sales during COVID-19, click here: https://bit.ly/2F3VFKW #CdnBeef #CdnAg

Speckle Park yearling bull servicing Simmental cows. Use Speckle Park as your next terminal sire for calving ease, increased marbling, tenderness and flavour while maintaining performance expected off your Continental breeds. Best of both worlds! #specklepark #speckleparkcattle #beef #cattle #supportcanadianfarmers #canada #canadianagriculture

Curious about the history of Speckle Park? Take the opportunity to read some unique and intriguing anecdotes and facts as presented by Christine Pike! This beautiful hard bound cover book is written from the historical perspective of Miss Pike including over 300 photographs. The book starts at the very origins of the Speckle Park Breed with the Lindsay Lineback herd and Lamont Black Angus.... The Cow That Jumped Over The World retails $95.00 plus shipping. Discounts available on shipping costs when sent 10 books per box. Please contact Christine Pike at: 306 893-2974 to purchase.

The Future Forward Herd Builder Sale Catalogue is now live! Please join the consignors September 18th online at farm gate timed auctions. https://issuu.com/prairie-pistol-des//herbuilder_cat_final

10% of Sale proceeds on this powerful heifer calf are being donated to the Speckle Park youth programs. Check her out at the Herd Builder Future Forward sale September 18th!

The Homecoming Speckle Park sale will be held Wednesday, November 4th in Lloydminster, SK following the Speckle Park Show at Stockade Roundup. If you have any questions or are interested in consigning, please contact one of the T Bar C reps.

New addition at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! Great to see Speckle Park on display to educate people on their Canadian Heritage.

Attention Youth! Win a Speckle Park heifer from Fleetwood Speckle Park! Only 200 tickets sell, almost 50% sold out in just 2 days!

Speckle Park Carcass Data is coming in! Full Summary details will be available at the completion of trial. 22 Steers were used on the initial assessment. The buyer selected a cross section of animals for evaluation. The steers ranged from animals that were ready for processing to lighter animals, allowing them to inspect the carcass capabilities at various stages. Special Thank you to Dibbhurst Farms for trialing Speckle Park in your feedlot program. Gordon Dibble... Carcass weights ranged from 682-941.5lbs Grading: 13 x AAA, 9 x AA Avg Yield: Y2 Avg Ribeye: 13

New Sale date and location! Future Forward Herd Builder Sale September 18th in Elora,On. Bidding will be available in person or online via Farmgate Timed Auctions with DLMS

We ended up with some beautiful photos for the Photography contest! Here are the winners from each class!

Class 6 Winners!

Class 5 Winners!

Class 4 Winners!

Class 3 Winners!

Class 2 Winners!

CSPA Virtual Jr Show Results are up!

CSPA Virtual Jr Show Exhibitor Draw

Virtual Show Photography Judge Bio: Sarah Buchanan Sarah was born in Guelph, Ontario where she grew up on a Polled Hereford operation called Gold-Bar Livestock. The farm was located just north of the city in a small town called Ariss. Sarahs parents, David and Angela Hasson and grandparents, Joe & Emma Hasson all farmed over 200 purebred Hereford Females together. Growing up, Gold-Bar Livestock exhibited many Champions across North America and Sarah was a active participant ...in the 4-H program and the Canadian Junior Hereford Association. Gold-Bar Livestock had earned global recognition for their Hereford genetics and Sarahs father traveled extensively as a marketer and sought after judge. Gold-Bar Livestock held 2 annual production sales each year at the farm and Sarah and her three sisters were active participants in all aspects of working with the livestock. The family also opened their facillities to other breeders to host other breed sales throughout the year. In 1997, Gold-Bar Livestock moved into the Red Angus breed and Sarah attended the University of Guelph where she received a degree in Animal Science. From 2001-2011 Sarah worked as a Certified Financial Planner and Investment Advisor. In 2005, Sarah married Brad Buchanan. They welcomed 2 daughters to the family, Kaycee and Saige. David and Angela Hasson dispersed their Red Angus herd in 2008. In 2011, Brad and Sarah moved to Victoria Harbour, Ontario and continued the Gold-Bar legacy raising Black Angus and Charolais cattle. It was at this time that Sarah decided to pursue her passion of livestock marketing full time. In 2016, Brad and Sarah Buchanan relocated the farm to Caron, SK and this is where they now call home. The passion for the livestock industry continues with Sarah providing her services to all provinces across Canada. Sarah is proud to offer her Photography and Video services through Golden Thread Livestock Images as well as the powerful online marketing services provided by DVAuction.

Virtual Youth Show Judge Bio #3 Lee & Dawn Wilson Lee & Dawn own and operate Miller Wilson Angus, and have been involved with the Angus breed for 45 years. They have three kids, Ty (Ariel), Dakota (Bobby) & Jaelayne (Loren) as well as seven beautiful grandchildren. Their operation consists of 150 cows with genetics exported to 27 countries. The Wilsons have had an extensive ET program for over 30 years. Their sole livelihood comes from the cattle they raise. Lee & Dawn have ...a real passion for showing cattle and have been fortunate to produce many National Champions in Canada and around the world. Judging Resume Includes; Pinzgauer World Congress Salers World Congress Gelbvieh World Congress Japan National Angus & National Polled Hereford Show Australia National Angus Show Sydney Royal Easter Show, Australia Colombian National Angus & Brangus Show Mexican National Angus Show Tullamore Show in Ireland * Czech Republic National Angus Show * South Africa National Angus Show National Breed Shows in the U.S.A National Shows in Canada Hundreds of provincial & regional cattle shows across Canada

Judging is underway for the 2020 Virtual Youth Show! Official results will be available Sunday, June 28th.

Virtual Youth Show Judge Bio #2 Billy Elmhirst Billy and his wife Juanita along with children, Owen and Katie own and operate Indian River Cattle Company located just east of Peterborough, Ontario. They run 175 mother cows consisting of Red/Black Simmentals and Angus plus the Hereford females under the ElmLodge farm name. They also offer fitting, marketing and photography services for the livestock industry. They have shown cattle at most of the major shows across North Ameri...ca, with special attention to the Royal Winter Fair where they have been Simmental Premier Breeder for the past 13 straight years and Hereford Premier Breeder 15 of the last 20. They host a bull sale in the spring, a Hereford sale in September and a Simmental sale in October. Billy has judged in 7 provinces including the Royal, Farmfair and Agribition where he has judged the Angus, Herefords, Jr Beef Extreme and the Supreme. He has also judged the Simmentals at the NAILE in Louisville and the Hereford National show at the KILE in Harrisburg, PA as well as other junior shows and state fairs. See more

The CSPA Virtual Youth Show is this Weekend! The event is being judged by a Panel of 3 Judges. Judge #1 Bio: Anne Brunet-Burgess Anne was raised on a purebred beef cattle farm in Quebec. She developed a strong passion for livestock at a young age and to this day, her professional and personal life still revolve around that industry. ... After graduating from Macdonald College of McGill University in agriculture, Anne embarked on a 15-year career in the artificial insemination sector with the Semex group where she worked mainly in the development of beef genetic improvement programs domestically and internationally. Anne managed the Canadian Limousin Association, before joining the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) in 2015. As CCIA General Manager, Anne is not only involved in the day to day business of a traceability responsible administrator, but she works closely with producers and government committees. Anne and her husband Wayne reside in Carstairs, Alberta and are the proud owner of an elite group of purebred beef cattle and some quarter horses.

Due to our ongoing concern regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the excitement of The Royal will have to wait for another year. The Royals Board of Directors today... made the heart-wrenching but unanimous decision to cancel the 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, originally scheduled for November 6th to 15th at Exhibition Place, Toronto. This treasured annual tradition will return better than ever in 2021. Over the past several months, weve all experienced an unprecedented disruption to our daily lives and are redefining how we live, work and play. Ultimately, our decision is grounded in our commitment to help ensure the health and well-being of our community at large, stated Charlie Johnstone, Chief Executive Officer at The Royal. Our primary responsibility remains rooted in serving our community and protecting the integrity and welfare of all. We understand and appreciate the time, effort and financial commitment required to compete and exhibit at The Royal and did not make this decision without very careful consideration. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world. Each fall, The Royal brings together hundreds of competitors, thousands of animals and hundreds of thousands of guests to celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competition. During its storied history, The Royal has been cancelled on only one other occasion, during World War II. At that time, the stalls within the historic Royal Horse Palace were transformed into Army Barracks to house soldiers preparing to be deployed to join our Canadian and Allied troops fighting in Europe. Today, The Royal once again stands in support of its community, first and foremost. During these uncertain times, were heartened by the resilience of farmers, the ingenuity of entrepreneurs, and the abundance of care shown towards family, friends and animals, concluded Johnstone. As we lead up to our 100th Anniversary celebrations in 2022, we take comfort knowing that the 2021 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will be, as always, an outstanding experience for all those who compete, exhibit and attend. In addition to The Royals Agricultural Food Competitions, which will still take place in 2020, virtual programming designed to engage, educate and motivate is currently being explored for this Fall. More details regarding this exciting initiative will be released soon. In the meantime, all Canadians are encouraged to continue supporting Canadian farmers, producers and local retailers. Together we will get through this, and Bring the Country to the City next November 5th to 14th, 2021.

Join Steele, Silver Tip & Guests October 17th for the 1st annual Autumn Debutante Speckle Park Sale online with DLMS Live online closeout.

To the Agribition Family #CWA50

Entries close tomorrow!

5 Days left to enter the Canadian Speckle Park Virtual Junior Show!!

CSPA Virtual Junior Show Sponsor!

Excited to share some of the CSPA Virtual Junior Show Sponsors!!

We have some very exciting news for the youth with Speckle Park! The Canadian Speckle Park Association is putting on a Virtual Junior Show!

Why Speckle Park? The proof is on the plate! Side by side examples of Purebred Speckle Park Ground beef on the left and Commercial Exotic ground on the right. They were processed at the same butcher shop for comparison. With direct to customer meat sales at an all time high, take this opportunity to market quarter, sides or whole animals showing them what Speckle Park is all about!

Canadian Beef Industry Conference will be a free virtual meeting Aug 11-13. Worth checking out if you have time!

The CSPA AGM date and location has changed! Please see attached AGM notice. It will now be held online August 8th. More details to follow. https://issuu.com/canadianspeckleparkassoci//cspa_2020_agm

Great set of 45 heifers sold last week at Denfield,On weighed in avg 1495 and sold for 1.43lb. Great prices considering market conditions look at the finish on these gals!