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AHA provides Hereford breeders with a comprehensive educational experience
published: June 20th 2019 source: American Hereford Association
More than 200 Hereford enthusiasts traveled to Kansas City, Mo., June 3-4, for two days jam-packed with sessions featuring some of the best marketers in the business. With presentations from professionals representing all sectors of the cattle industry, attendees at “The Brand” Marketing Summit gleaned insight on using traditional and digital platforms to better market their programs and to be advocates for the Hereford breed and the beef industry....
American Simmental Association launches large-scale carcass data effort.
published: April 3rd 2019 source: American Simmental Association
Bozeman, MT - US cattlemen and women have successfully improved beef quality during the last several decades, yet capturing widespread carcass data proves elusive. The most important traits are still among the most difficult to predict....
American Shorthorn Association introduces genetic testing incentive
published: October 5th 2018 source: American Shorthorn Association
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In an effort to encourage breeders to genomically test more Shorthorn females, ASA is introducing the Genomically Enhanced Heifer Program. ASA will be offering incentive to breeders who take advantage of the uLD (25k) or 50k genomic test on their heifer crops....
Angus announces carrier of Neuropathic Hydrocephalus
published: September 14th 2018 source: American Angus Association
The American Angus Association® recently became aware that 3F Epic 4631, AAA 17950219 is a carrier of Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH). Although not a potential carrier of NH by pedigree, a son of 3F Epic 4631 was tested and identified as a carrier, and this led the Association to test a DNA sample from 3F Epic 4631 to determine NH status....
American Simmental Association celebrates 50 years
published: September 10th 2018 source: American Simmental Association
Bozeman, MT-The American Simmental Association (ASA) celebrated its 50 years anniversary in conjunction with their annual Fall Focus board meeting and educational symposium at the ASA headquarters in Bozeman, August 25-29....
GENETRUST LLC, promotes Gariss to lead role
published: May 25th 2018 source: GENETRUST
The GENETRUST partners are pleased to announce the promotion of Cody Gariss to the lead role as chief executive officer/president. Gariss has been involved with GENETRUST since its formation in 2009....
American Hereford Association releasing Maternal Advantage Program to benefit commercial cattlemen
published: April 25th 2018 source: American Hereford Association
Kansas City, Mo. - The American Hereford Association (AHA) is proud to introduce the Maternal Advantage program - a genetically verified program that will be used to identify premium replacement females....
Texas cattleman to lead American Simmental Association
published: January 30th 2018 source: The Hollida Co
Tim Smith of Giddings, Texas, has been elected by the American Simmental Association (ASA) Board of Trustees to serve as chairman of the association for 2018. As owner/operator of Smith Genetics, Smith has been affiliated with Simmental and Simbrah cattle for more than 35 years....
American Angus Association Announces Acquisition of Verified Beef
published: November 6th 2017 by: Katy Holdner source: American Angus Association
The American Angus Association announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Verified Beef, including its proprietary Reputation Feeder Cattle® program on Nov. 4 at the 2017 Angus Convention in Fort Worth, Texas....
American Simmental Association announces cow herd DNA roundup
published: October 27th 2017 source: American Simmental Association
Bozeman, MT – The American Simmental Association (ASA) has launched a new research project in partnership with GeneSeek, Inc.®, aimed at collecting female genotypes from whole herds....
Angus Convention to be in the Lone Star State
published: October 20th 2017 by: Jena McRell
The Western ranching spirit is alive and well in Fort Worth, Texas. Whether visiting the historic stockyards and catching the daily cattle drive or exploring the rich history and heritage preserved downtown — it’s a location that brings out an appreciation and respect for the nation’s cattlemen and women, past and present....
For Simbrah news, go online
published: October 20th 2017 source: American Simbrah Breeders
For additional news, events and updated calendar listings, Simbrah breeders and enthusiasts are encouraged to visit www.simbrahworld.com. In addition to the news, all issues of the magazine and the annual Simbrah News Commer-cial Feature are archived on this site....
SimGenetics wanted for National ASA Sale
published: October 6th 2017 source: Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association
The Fort Worth Live-stock Show will be the home of the American Simmental Association’s (ASA) National Simmen-tal, Percentage Simmental and Simbrah Show, Jan. 28th in Fort Worth. The ASA National Sale will also be held on Jan....
Black Label Sale set for Oct. 14
published: October 6th 2017 source: Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association
The Black Label Sale, featuring Simmental, SimAngus, Angus, Charolais and Red Angus genetics will be hosted by Ship-wreck Cattle Co. on Oct. 14th at the ranch in Grandview, Texas at 5 p.m. For additional details and catalog, visit www....
7P Ranch to hold 42nd Annual Production Sale
published: October 6th 2017 source: Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association
Joe Prud’homme and family will once again host their annual production sale at the ranch in Tyler, Texas on Saturday, Oct. 28th. This year’s sale is their 42nd consecutive event. The 75 Simmental and SimAngus bulls will sell at 1 p....
60 % Off 50K test for a limited time only
published: October 6th 2017 source: Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association
You've come to expect the American Simmental Association (ASA) to le-verage all its resources to provide the industry with the best prices and most robust science. The Cow-herd DNA Roundup is a perfect example of that service....
Enrollment opens for ASA Youth Steer Profitability Competition
published: September 22nd 2017
Bozeman, MT-The American Simmental As-sociation (ASA) invites youth beef enthusiasts to participate in the 2017-2018 Steer Profitability Competition (SPC). The SPC provides meaningful exposure to opportunities and challenges associated with cattle feeding through a contest to gauge the overall profitability of a given steer or pen of steers in a commercial setting....
Six ASA Trustees positions open
published: September 22nd 2017
A total of six trustee positions with the Ameri-can Simmental Association (ASA) are open in all four regions as follows: Eastern Area (two seats): Brian DeFreese, West Point, Indiana, (not eligible for re-election, but can serve an additional year as immediate past chairman); Barry Wesner, Chalmers, Indiana, (eligible for re-election)....
TSSA holds annual meeting in San Antonio
published: September 8th 2017 source: Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association
Simmental and Simbrah breeders from Texas convened in San Antonio mid-August for the annual Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association (TSSA) An-nual Meeting. In addition to social and fund-raising events, the business of the association was conducted....
60% Off 50K test for a limited time only
published: September 8th 2017 source: Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association
You've come to expect the American Simmental Association (ASA) to leverage all its resources to provide the industry with the best prices and most robust science. The Cow-herd DNA Roundup is a perfect example of that service....
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