The Canadian Simmental Association is pleased to welcome Jennifer Scott in the role of Young Canadian Simmental Association (YCSA) programs co-ordinator. Her primary responsibilities will be administering and further developing the youth program.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Canadian Simmental Association team as the YCSA programs co-ordinator. My involvement in the breed began in Eastern Canada, growing up through the YCSA program. I’ve since relocated to Western Canada, where alongside my husband, Devon, and daughter, Ivy, we operate Scott Land and Cattle at Arrowwood, Alta. I am excited to work with the youth of the breed we all share the same passion for.”
Jennie Mutch, association president, welcomes Scott to the association.
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“Jennifer’s interest and passion for the Canadian beef industry make her a great addition to the Simmental team. We are excited to have her join our strong group of staff members as we deliver our programming to YCSA members and enthusiasts.”
Dwayne Martin has also joined the Canadian Simmental Association staff as the new advertising sales representative of Simmental Country magazine.
Martin will be working with Simmental breeders across Canada and the U.S. to develop their marketing programs in the association’s publications, Simmental Country and Simmental Commercial Country, and will also assist in promoting the breed at beef industry events.
Canadian Simmental Association general manager Bruce Holmquist says, “Dwayne brings a lifetime of livestock experience in cattle industry, and I am looking forward to adding his skills to our Simmental team.”
Martin, along with his wife, Paula, and two kids, Trinity and Levi, run a small Simmental and Charolais operation outside of Stettler, Alta. Martin has been involved in the beef industry all his life and worked in the feedlot, purebred and commercial cow-calf sectors. For the last 20-plus years, Martin has been involved in multiple facets of the industry working alongside many of the leading seed stock producers in North and
South America. With his family, he has been involved in every level of junior competition.
Through his time as the Alberta Simmental fieldman and while running a hoof trimming business, he has met a wide range of producers and created many relationships. He looks forward to travelling the country
promoting this great breed and helping the membership move forward.
In 2017 the association established the Award of Excellence program to showcase and recognize breeders who exhibit registered Simmental seedstock across Canada each year. The association is once again pleased to announce its top five Award of Excellence Females and Bulls.
The 2024 Award of Excellence Female was awarded to Black Gold MS Hayleigh 213K, owned by Black Gold Simmentals of Lloydminster, Sask., exhibited at Olds Fall Classic, Lloydminster Stockade Round-up,
Farmfair International and Canadian Western Agribition for a total of 116 points.
Second was McIntosh Lady 50K, owned by Horner Cattle Company of Minnedosa, Man., with a total of 101 points.
Third was Boss Lake MS Elle 334L, owned by Boss Lake Genetics of Parkland County, Alta., with a total of 87 points.
Fourth was Boss Lake Ms Passion 414M, owned by Boss Lake Genetics of Parkland County, Alta., with a total of 81 points.
Fifth was RNR Miss Sheila 21M, owned by Double RN Ranching of Lloydminster, Sask., with a total of 78 points.
