Trail Blazer. Double D Arena Outlook, Saskatchewan. Deb Lesyk and Dwight Overlid

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1 Trail Blazer The Voice of the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association Aug 2014 Volume 2 Issue 2 Double D Arena Outlook, Saskatchewan August 2014 Edition Deb Lesyk and Dwight Overlid

2 Werner Harms Collection Olds, Alberta Live Auction Available online at 10:00 AM Friday, August 22, 2014 Directions: On Hwy 2A go 7 km south of Olds or 7 km north of Didsbury watch for signs One Tree Ranching Co. Ltd. Gordon & Charlene Musgrove Box 63, Patricia, AB T0C 1C onetreeranch@gmail.com Registered Texas Longhorn Bulls for Sale 28x John Deere Model D & 26 Spoker D s, 1926 thru 1939 there is at least 1 for each year and some years there are multiples, including 2x 1932 & 1x 1933 Depression D s, 1939, 2x 1944 & x JD Model B Longhood unstyled, 1941 John Deere Model G JD Model L w/ original bill of sale 9x JD Model AR , 2x 1940, 2x 1944, 1947, 2x 1949, x JD Model BR , 1941, 1944, 1946 JD Model H - 2x 1941, 1942 JD Model A & 1952 JD Model M Also, John Deere Equipment - 4x mowers, 2x 1 bottom plows, walking plow, cultivator, side delivery rake, 14 T square baler, Hit & Miss pumps 1.5 HP & 3 HP, LUC Engines Pump Jacks JD Misc - Belt Buckles, Kids Pedal Tractor, Banana Bicycle John Deere Parts New & Used - Heads, Blocks, Pistons, Steel Wheels, Hoods, Fuel Tanks, Fenders, Mags, Carbs, Seats & More. OTHER McCormick Deering Farmall F-12 Restored, Mowers - Deering, Frost & Wood & Massey Harris, Pumps Online catalog at Toll Free: Gordon cell gwacountry@gmail.com

3 Trail Blazer The Voice of the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association Presidents Message Gordon Musgrove Chair The Canadian Texas Longhorn Assoc. is now in its 2 nd year. May 31, 2014 was the beginning of our year two, with our AGM, heifer jackpot and Production Sale in Brooks, Alberta. Thank you to our sponsors: Harwood Ford, Heritage Inn, Desert Sales, Rita Pierson Lia Sophia Jewellery and Brooks Elks Club No 77 and Allemand Ranches. The AGM saw no changes to the executive. The Heifer Jackpot was a selection of outstanding heifers from 2 Provinces. The Sale saw some good numbers with quality animals bringing a respectful dollar. July was the Canadian National Texas Longhorn Show at the Red Deer Alberta Westerner Exhibition. Several members participated in this event, it was lots of fun. Thank you to our many sponsors: Papa Harry Trucking - Lacombe, Alberta, Double D Arena Outlook, Saskatchewan, Riverbend Co-op Outlook, Saskatchewan, Hanna Motor Products Hanna, Alberta, Gateway Auction Services Patricia, Alberta, MSW Farms Ponoka, Alberta, Fenced in Vinyl Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CTLA and Country Junction Feeds Wetaskiwin, Alberta. A great experience connecting with & educating the public, visiting with new and past breeders and meeting & networking with International quests, John & Jan Bastardi president of the Australian Texas Longhorn Assoc. who were with us all weekend and assisted the judge, we also had Alex & Rosie from New Zealand helping us in the barn. Thank you to Judge Gary Don Taylor from Oklahoma Vice President of the ITLA we really appreciate you making the trip to Canada and judging for us. We also met another guest from Oklahoma who was visiting in Red Deer and when she found out there were Texas Longhorns at the show, she made sure to come and visit. Thanks for checking us out. The CTLA`s website is up and running thank you to Desert Sales Inc. Bassano, Alberta for your sponsorship to make this happen. CTLA is producing 3 Trailblazer newsletters per year April, August and November/ December they can be viewed on our website. Contact us at office@ctlalonghorns.com. We have one more big event coming up - October 3 & 4, 2014 in Ponoka, Alberta. Friday - CTLA Fun Auction & Social. Saturday - Texas Longhorn Select Sale and Horn Measuring Showcase. Another great time to connect and network. A great place to promote and market our Texas Longhorn Cattle. Regards, Gordon Musgrove President CTLA 2014 CTLA Board Executive Gordon Musgrove - President Deb Lesyk- Vice President Mark Stewart- Sec/Treasurer Directors Jeremy Farmer, B.C Jeff Jespersen, Alberta Bob Allemand, Sask Canadian Texas Longhorn Assoc. PO Box 63 Patricia, AB T0J 2K0 office@ctlalonghorns.com Inside this issue: PRESIDENTS MESSAGE 3 TLBAA / ITLA UPDATES 4 HEIFER JACKPOT 5 HORN MEASURING 6 NATIONAL SHOW 8-13 MEMBERSHIP FORM 15 MULTIPLE TRAIT SELECTION 17 Gordon Musgrove, Bob Allemand, Jeff Jespersen, Jeremy Farmer, Deb Lesyk & Mark Stewart Disclaimer: The Editor reserves the right to limit or refuse submissions to the Letter to the Editor, Inquiring Producers want to know and any article submitted as Feature Articles. Information contained in the Letter to the Editor is not necessarily the opinion of the CTLA. The CTLA is not responsible for transactions made as a result of an advertisement contained in this newsletter.

4 Trail Blazer The Voice of the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association TLBAA update By: Jeff Jespersen, Director for Region 1 Hello everyone, Our CEO Mike Coston has resigned from his position effective August 1st Mike has decided to pursue some other options. We wish him the best of luck in his endeavours. On another note there are some really exciting events coming up: The TLBAA world show will be held in Fort Worth, TX on August 6th-9th. The TLBAA horn showcase and sale will also be held in Fort Worth, TX on October 8th-11th. Thank you very much, Jeff Jespersen TLBAA Region 1 director There will be a satellite measurement location for all Canadian TLBAA members in Ponoka, AB on October 4th. If you can make it to any or all of these events it would the well worth your time. Hope to see you there. By: Mark Stewart, Director for Region 1 ITLA update Hello fellow Longhorn producers and friends, It has been a busy but amazing summer. I wish you all the best with fall haying and harvest. The 2014 Longhorn Extravaganza will be held October 17-18, 2014 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, OK. ITLA will conduct its Convention a& Championship show and TLMA will host the Longhorn World Championship in collaboration for all breeders to enjoy. Hope to see you all in Oct at the Horn Measuring and Select Sale at the Ponoka Ag Event Centre. We have some fun things planned and there will be a great selection of animals for sale. For more upcoming events and registration forms to these events please visit the website. If you have any questions please fell free to call. Region 1 Director, Mark Stewart ITLA Address PO Box 2610 Glen Rose, TX Phone: staff@itla.com CTLA Newsletter Ad Rates for Members: Full Page ad $100 1/2 Page ad $60 1/4 Page ad $40 Business Card ad all Editions $45 Classifieds $10 office@ctlalonghorns.com Or Call to arrange your ad

5 Volume 2, Issue 2 The CTLA has a great way to evaluate yearling heifers. Breeders were invited to enter their yearling heifers in a jack pot and see how they measured up to animals from other herds. This year we had two classes and the winners of each class competed to represent the CTLA in the TLBAA Affiliate Princess competition. Judges this year were Ron Walker, President of the AT- LA and Paul Phillips a former Longhorn breeder from Nanton, Ab. We certainly thank them for their time and appreciate their help in selecting our representative for the TLBAA competition. Congratulations to our Winners of the 2014 Heifer Futurity Allemand Ranches Bob & Sharon Allemand Special Thank you to our Judges: Ron Walker & Paul Phillips

6 Trail Blazer The Voice of the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association Texas Longhorn Select Sale And Horn Measuring Showcase JOIN US Tailgate Party Friday, October 3, :00 PM All Cattle are to be in by 7:00 pm Viewing of Sale Pen & Bull Alley (bring your favorite bull(s) to show off) Light Lunch & Refreshments CTLA Fun Auction (Prime Advertising Spots in the Trailblazer Newsletter and random Fun Items will be up for Auction) Branding Demonstration Social Old & New Acquaintances a time to network with your fellow breeders and potential breeders Suggested Accomodations: Western Budget Motel: Super 8: Stampeder: Camping Beside Ag Centre Power only $23 +GST /night Call Char

7 Volume 2, Issue 2 TLBAA Year End Awards The TLBAA will again be asking for written nominations for the year end awards. All the current information will be in the August and September TRAILS. As I am part of the year end award committee, I wanted to ensure that Canadian members know that we are part of the association and if you have a member in mind that fits the criteria for any of the awards, then please take the time to recognize them for the things they do. So often I hear members say, we don't have a chance with all the members in the U.S. but what's different is, that each nomination if they do fulfill the criteria, will be featured in the TRAILS magazine for other members to notice.. Last year both Canada and Australia had members recognized in the awards. Our members in Canada do alot to promote the breed and the TLBAA, take a minute and think about someone you feel deserves to be recognized for the work they do. This year, one of the changes to the Oct 3rd & 4th, 2014 Mark your calendar & start your selections... October 3 & 4, 2014 Texas Longhorn Select Sale & Horn Measuring Showcase CTLA Fun Auction and Social Ponoka Ag Event Centre (East Building) Ponoka, AB watch for details See the included Sale Entry Forms And see the TLBAA website for Horn Measuring Entry forms nominations will be, that something has to be written about why you feel that member deserves the award. In the past we accepted name only, that will not be the case this year. Take the time to read the TRAILS, review the criteria for each award and think about someone you have known or worked with that fits the criteria. Let's make sure that the TLBAA knows that members outside of the U.S.also play a big part in promoting the breed and our association. Deb Lesyk Year End Awards Committee If you would like more information or to sponsor any part of this event or any other, please contact us office@ctlalonghorns.com Directors: Gordon , Mark Jeff , Deb , Bob , Jeremy SALE ENTRY DEADLINE SEPT Send to Gateway Auctions. HORN MEASURING ENTRY DEADLINE SEPT 8TH-2014 send to TLBAA

8 Trail Blazer The Voice of the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association National Canadian Texas Longhorn Show July By: Westerner Red Deer Grand Champion Female Meridian Longhorns Jeff & John Jespersen Meridian s Good to be Lucky Grand Champion Bull Meridian Longhorns Jeff & John Jespersen DC Well Armed Grand Champion Steer MST Longhorns- Mark & Tina Stewart -Blade

9 Volume 2, Issue 2 National Canadian Texas Longhorn Show July 16-20, 2014 MARK YOUR CALENDAR July16-19, 2015 For the Canadian National Texas Longhorn Show at Red Deer Westerner Days. To Participate and/or sponsor call Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America PO Box 4430, Fort Worth, TX Phone: (817) Fax: (817) tlbaa@tlbaa.org ITLA Address PO Box 2610 Glen Rose, TX phone: Fax: staff@ilta.com

10 By: Westerner Red Deer Trail Blazer The Voice of the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association National Canadian Texas Longhorn Show July Reserve Champion Female Double D Arena -Deb Lesyk & Dwight Overlid-Show me to Success 43 Reserve Champion Bull Double D Arena -Deb Lesyk & Dwight Overlid-Triple R64 Reserve Champion Steer Meridian Longhorns Jeff & John Jespersen & Family- Grand Action

11 Volume 2, Issue 2 Trail Blazer The Voice of the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association Volume 2 Issue 2 Canadian Nationals Red Deer Westerner Show By: Deb Lesyk Whatever the name, the show at Red Deer is the only registered show in Canada. During July, breeders gathered at this year's Canadian National to showcase Texas Longhorn cattle during Westerner Days at Red Deer. Both registries were invited and the judge this year was Gary Don Taylor of Okarche, Oklahoma, the current Vice President of the ITLA. There was an added award this year as the Australian affiliate of the TLBAA sponsored the first perpetual trophy for the CTLA. The class selected to win the trophy was the Mature Female Class and the award was designed and made by TLA President, John Bastardi. As John helped the judge evaluate the cattle throughout the show he was in the ring as the judge walked through the eight entries, with calves at side, in the Mature Female Class. With ongoing discussion as they sorted through a variety of entries, the cow selected was Good Knight Plum Coco a seven year old cow with heifer calf at side owned by the Double D Arena at Outlook, Sask. By: Gary Don Taylor As the show continued breeders were delighted with the location of the ring, the crowd that enjoyed the show, and the many positive comments about the breed presented in the classes. It's hard to not be positive about Red Deer, the location is good, the parking is easy, the show venue comfortable and the pay outs quite good compared to other livestock shows. The CTLA would like to thank all our sponsors, the judge, our announcer, Gordon Musgrove and our barn bosses Mark and Tina Stewart who keep doing a great job year after year. We also want to thank John and Jan Bastardi for attending the show and presenting the new award for It will be a great addition to future shows. If you have never shown cattle at Red Deer, we invite you to put it on your calendar for next year, if you have been part of the show, we encourage you to return as it is Canada's only show where we as breeders can promote, and showcase our great cattle. They're putting the "International" in our Texas Longhorn Association Join me in giving a big shout out to the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association (CTLA), another ITLA affiliate. This is ITLA's first International Dual Affiliate in Canada. Mark Stewart, who serves on our board directors for region 1 (Canada and other Countries) is doing a great job working with Gordon Musgrove, president of the CTLA. He is bringing Longhorn enthusiast from all over Canada together for the Westerner Days Celebration in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. What a great time it was and a huge attraction for people visiting the big fair. It was a privilege to be asked to judge their cattle. Our Canadian friends from the North know how to raise quality Longhorns and put on a top-notch show for their members. Let me also add to that shout out, John and Jan Bastardi. They are wonderful people and great breeders from down under. John and Jan are breeders from Austria. John serves as the Texas Longhorns Australia (TLA) President and his wife Jan helps in every way, from cooking for members at their membership meetings to whatever capacity where help is needed. John worked beside me in Canada while I evaluated the cattle. Check them out on their web site; and like them on Facebook. Pictured: Gary Don Taylor, ITLA Vice President; Gordon Musgrove, CTLA President; and John Bastardi, TLA President. It was awesome to listen to John share how they began their herds. Daryl Dickinson, Dickinson Cattle Company, has been one of their primary sources for semen used to grow and develop their herds. They are six generations deep now by using outside sources like Dickinson Cattle Co. and Semkin Longhorns of Oklahoma, among others, to advance their breeding program. Success stories like the CTLA and TLA are great to hear and also experience in person. Success is best achieved when we work together for the betterment of the breed we all love and admire. Let's keep up the great work! I look forward to seeing all of you this fall at our Championship Show in Oklahoma City. August 2014 Edition

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13 Volume 2, Issue 2 Thank you Judge, Gary Don Taylor and all who attended 13

14 Texas Longhorn Select Sale Hosted by Canadian Texas Longhorn Assoc. Saturday, October 4, 2013 Entry Deadline September 10, 2014 Consignment Animal: Please indicate: Bull Cow Steer Include a COPY of registration papers with this entry form. Catalog write up (include any accomplishments or outstanding traits): Consignors/Owners Name (how you want it to appear in the catalog & online): Complete Address: Day Time Phone: Evening Phone: Make Cheque payable to: Entry must include: COPY of registration papers transferred into sellers name DO NOT SEND THE ORIGINAL PAPERS bring them the night before the sale along with signed transfer. Good catalog quality digital photo ed to office@ctlalonghorns.com Cattle must be in Friday night by 7pm Your entry fee $65.00 per animal this is for stall rent & transfer (if bringing a cow calf pair entry is $65 for cow and an additional for $15 for calf). There is a 12% commission but if you are a buyer as well your commission drops to 10%. Checks made payable to: Canadian Texas Longhorn Assoc. (CTLA) Mail to: CTLA Box 63, Patricia, AB T0J 2K0 Consign early for best advertising coverage. Sale Conducted by: gwacountry@gmail.com Website: Contacts: Gordon Musgrove Mark Stewart

15 Canadian Texas Longhorn Association 2014/2015 Membership Form Name: Ranch Name: Box # or Street Address Town/City Province Postal Code Phone: Fax: Cell Phone: Website: TLBAA # ITLA# $50.00 Active Member (voting) $25.00 Associate member (non Voting) (please initial) I agree to let the CTLA print my name &/or farm Name, contact information and pictures in CTLA related publications ie. Newsletters, website, TLBAA/ITLA reports and also to forward that information to potential clients. Please make cheques payable to: CTLA or Canadian Texas Longhorn Assoc. Return to: CTLA c/o Gordon Musgrove Box 63 Patricia, AB T0J 2K0 For more information call office@ctlalonghorns.com

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17 Volume 2, Issue 2 By: Clinton Bezan In recent years we have seen the horn length on Texas Longhorn cattle increase to the point that bulls and cows are now measuring 90 inches or more tip to tip. The focus on horn length is at least partly driven by horn measuring contests and the resulting bragging rights and increased prices being paid for these cattle. The question I ask myself is: By selecting for increased horn length is there a possibility that other valuable traits may regress to the point where they are detrimental to the breed? In order to properly address this question, I think it is a good idea to first examine some basic principles of genetics. Genotype refers to genetic make up and cannot be influenced by environment or feed quality. Phenotype refers to traits we see and can measure and can greatly be influenced by environment. Genetic traits of an individual are determined when the sperm joins with the ovum at fertilization. The resulting chromosomes and how they are arranged is largely decided by chance therefore the frequency of chromosomes influencing certain traits can have a huge impact on which chromosomes are present in the arrangement within the newly created embryo. That is why when inbreeding is conducted there is a greater chance of the traits exhibited by the parents to also be present in their offspring. There is a higher frequency of chromosomes that effect these traits in the genetic pool to begin with. Some of the factors that influence genetic progress are heritability, genetic correlation, generation interval and the number of traits selected for. Heritability can be either low, medium or high. Fertility is of low heritability while growth traits are medium to high and carcass traits are of high heritability. Genetic correlation is when different traits are affected by the same genes. Weaning weight and yearling weight are genetically correlated. As well correlation can be positive or negative as in Multiple Trait Selection antagonistically correlated traits, such as birth weight and yearling weight. If traits are correlated, selection for one trait will also result in a change in the other trait. By rapidly turning over generations, such as always using yearling bulls and young cows, the frequency of desired traits can also be influenced thus speeding up genetic progress for specific traits. Single trait selection, or "tandem" is when only one trait is considered at a time. While rapid success can be achieved in that one category, other traits may suffer as a result therefore it can be counter productive. Selection for more than one trait at a time reduces the amount of progress achieved in a particular trait in each generation. The advantage of multiple trait selection is that consideration is given to several valuable traits and only those individuals that possess all are used in subsequent breeding. So if we go back to the question I started with, there is danger that by selecting for increased horn growth without giving consideration to other valuable traits at the same time, we can cause substantial damage to the breed we all love and want to enhance. I have witnessed this in other breeds in the past. In the 1980's the selection for increased frame size resulted in many cows that were too high maintenance for winter feeding, lacked enough milk to raise a healthy calf or did not rebreed every year. How do we apply what we have learned? We either identify through research, traits that are correlated to horn length and whether that correlation is positive or negative and avoid propagating individuals with these antagonistic traits. Or we can use multiple trait selection and mindful culling to maintain the attributes that have made Texas Longhorns what they are. Purebred breeders have significant influence on the quality of Texas Longhorns used by the industry. We also have a responsibility to ensure the cattle with which we are entrusted, remain functional and adaptable to the various environments in which they are raised. Farmer John once lived on a quiet rural highway but as time went by, the traffic slowly built up and eventually got so heavy and so fast that his free range chickens were being run over, at a rate of three to six a week. So Farmer John called the local police station to complain, "You've got to do something about all these people driving so fast and killing all my chickens," he said to the local police officer. "What do you want me to do?" asked the policeman. "I don't care, just do something about those crazy drivers! So the next day the policeman had the Council erect a sign that said: SCHOOL CROSSING Three days later Farmer John called the policeman and said, "You've still got to do something about these drivers. The school crossing' sign seems to make them go even faster!" So again, they put up a new sign: SLOW: CHILDREN AT PLAY. That really sped them up. So Farmer John called and said, "Your signs are no good. Can I put up my own sign?" In order to get Farmer John off his back said "Sure. Put up your own sign. The phone calls to the Police Station stopped, but curiosity got the better of the Officer, so he called Farmer John, How s the problem with the speeding drivers. did you put up your sign?" "Oh, I sure did and not one chicken has been killed. The policeman was really curious and thought he'd better go out and take a look at the sign. He also thought the sign might be something the Police could use elsewhere, to slow drivers down.. So he drove out to Farmer John's house. His jaw dropped the moment he saw the sign. 'NUDIST COLONY' 'Slow down and watch out for chicks!'

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