Another season has come and gone and another calf crop is on the ground. It is still a difficult task to market these critters, but if we are to survive as an economic and genetic force in the cattle industry, we must, more than ever, stick together and support each other. We were very encouraged by the support that the hayshaker sale got. Well done people. We have also got some interesting and exciting events happening this fall and winter, and with everyone's support, we will be able to renew old friendships, take part in some great hospitality, see and/or try to purchase some awesome and decidedly undervalued livestock. We have every expectation that with perseverance and  teamwork, we will still be around this time next year with another calf crop on the ground and hopefully a more vigorous environment in which to market our stock.

This fall, you can look for some Red Skye critters to be on the block at various auctions around the province thanks to the fine management of my herd by Bryan Mackenzie.

At the Tradition with a Vision Sale in September, Bryan has been kind enough to include three of our bred heifers in his sale. Look in the catalogue for specific information on 329N and 316N that we purchased from Prime Time last fall and for 6N out of our 7L cow we purchased from Bob Jensen at the Seniorita Sale two years ago.

Currently we have a bred heifer nominated for the Red Roundup Show and Sale this fall. She is the 8N calf from the 46G cow we purchased from Ringstead ranch two years age.

At the Old's All A.I'ed sale in November, look for a few more of our critters. A bred heifer 304N purchased as a calf from Prime Time last fall will be on offer as well as 5N, a bred heifer  purchased last fall from Darren Ippolito of Moose Creek. We will also be offering 35M purchased from Gloria Blades of Blades Red Angus two years ago. She has been bred to Red Brylor SDL N-BAR, and if her calf of this year is any indication, next year's calf will be outstanding.  We have also flushed the Ringstead 46G cow and put them with the Gold pedigree. Some of these embryos will be also be available at this sale.

To round out my sales this year, we are offering five bred heifers at the No Surprises Commercial Sale at Fort MacLeod this fall.

Although we have cut back on the number of shows we have entered this year, we will be showing our Sedona bull with the Brylor show string this fall. Look for us at the Chinook Gold Show, and at Farmfair and Agribition.