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| Family Members:
Ralf (Husband), Averill (wife), Pam (daughter), Chris (son), Daphne
(daughter), Rod (son) |
| Farm History:
The initial 30 Simmental cows purchased produced their first calf
crop in 1971. After 30 years of breeding that included imported bloodlines
from Switzerland, Woodsong has built up to a herd of 280 full blood
Simmental cows. |
| Breeding
Goals: Woodsong strives to raise top quality Simmental seedstock
with emphasis on sound cattle with natural thickness and superior
overall performance. |
| Nutrition
Program: All of our cattle are fed silage based rations with limited
grain. |
| Achievements:
Over the years Woodsong has had several successes at numerous cattle
shows across Canada. Recently Woodsong was presented with the A.O.
Henuset Memorial Award of Distinguished Service by the Manitoba Simmental
Association. |
| Genetic Source:
Primarily genetics are from various North American breeders. An A.I.
program has been in use for several years. |
| Additional
Sales: Semen and embryos year round. |
| Upcoming
Events: 2003 Annual Bull sale March, 2003 at the farm. |
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Sale Event Promotion(s): |
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