Judge Jirl Buck called the Simmental show at Canadian Western Agribition “exceptional” and praised the quality of the cattle at the event.
Buck, from Oklahoma, efficiently placed cattle Nov. 27 in percentage and purebred categories.
Black Gold Simmentals of Lloydminster, Sask., won Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor for the show.
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The Noble family runs about 400 purebred Simmental cows with some Angus, said Toby Noble.
The farm is owned by his father, Randy, and uncle Neil and is run by the two families.
Black Gold has won the premier banners multiple times in the past.
“It’s definitely a cool accomplishment to get acknowledged for your entire show string and not just an individual,” said Noble after the show.
One cow family contributed significantly to Black Gold’s success.
Offspring from their Hayleigh cow won reserve champion percentage female and reserve champion purebred female. Another Hayleigh son was also a winner at the show.
Maplelm Cattle Co. from Ituna, Sask., also had a good day at the show, winning grand champion percentage female and grand champion percentage bull.
Buck has judged multiple shows in Canada this year, including the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s Hereford and Angus shows in Toronto.
“I think the Canadian cattle have an advantage because they come out of ranch country. There isn’t as many hobby farms as there are in the United States, but I think the production that’s in the Canadian cattle is really awesome.”
The Simmental show results are as follows:
Percentage female:
Grand champion — Maplelm Sweet Cheeks 3K
Calf at side: Maplelm Sweet Emotion 5M
Exhibited by: Maplelm Cattle Co., Ituna, Sask.
Reserve champion — Black Gold Ms Hayleigh
Exhibited by: Black Gold Simmentals, Lloydminster, Sask.
Purebred female
Grand champion — Wheatland Lady 211H
Calf at Side: Wheatland Bull 4177M
Exhibited by: Wheatland Cattle Co., Bienfait, Sask.
Additional owner: Michelson Land & Cattle
Additional owner: G2 Cattle Co.
Reserve champion — Black Gold Ms Hayleigh 213K
Calf at Side: Black Gold Ms Hayleigh 171M
Exhibited by: Black Gold Simmentals, Lloydminster, SK
Percentage bull:
Grand champion — Maplelm Overload 2M
Exhibited by: Maplelm Cattle Co., Ituna, Sask.
Reserve champion — Perrot’s Gunpowder 31M
Exhibited by: Perrot Cattle Co., Alameda, Sask.
Purebred bull:
Grand champion — Grass Roots Red Man 350
Exhibited by: Bohrson Marketing Services Ltd., Olds, Alta.
Additional owner: Canadian Sires
Additional owner: Richards Land & Livestock
Reserve champion — Erixon Johnny 10M
Exhibited by: Erixon Simmentals Inc., Clavet, Sask.
