Fall 2010 Red Angus EPDs…
The Next Genetic Paradigm
DON'T DELAY...
Fall '09 THR data must be reported!
New Data Deadlines...
for National Cattle Evaluation Data
Red Angus stakeholders be informed....
Proposed GIPSA changes impact value added programs
2010 RAAA Convention
Celebrate Red Angus in the Ozarks!

Fall 2010 Red Angus EPDs…

The Next Genetic Paradigm

Fall 2010 Red Angus EPDs

It is with great excitement that RAAA announces the availability of Red Angus' Fall 2010 EPDs. This is no ordinary EPD release, but rather the birth of Red Angus multi-breed genetic evaluation for growth and carcass traits.  Achieved through our working relationship with the American Simmental Association, the collective database is not only substantially larger with over 9 million animals included, but unsurpassed in its predictive power, because Total Herd Reporting remains the cornerstone of the performance data. The result – unrivaled genetic selection tools which have the capability to advance Red Angus Stakeholders position in the beef industry. Read More

DON'T DELAY...

Fall '09 THR data must be reported!

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Report your No Progeny Report data electronically
Member # and Password Required

Data due in the office no later than September 30, 2010.

If you would like the report mailed, please let us know ASAP!!!

  • Female which have not had a 2009 fall calf or reason code reported.
  • Any cow on inventory will be inactiviated unless one of the above items is reported with regards to her Fall 2009 production.
  • Information not received on a cow's 2009 production, a reactiviation fee will be required for reinstatement, plus the current year's annual assessment.

To Do Check List:

  • Calf record through at least weaning, include calves born dead or that die before weaning, with disposal code for the calf.
  • Reason code if they did not have a calf - Open, ET program (donor/recipient), or moved to Spring calving season.
  • Genetic Defect statement bod must be checked for data to be processed.

New Data Deadlines...

for National Cattle Evaluation Data

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Please note the earlier deadlines for data to be included in the Winter 2010 NCE:

Paper  - October 9, 2010
Electronic  - October 16, 2010

Red Angus stakeholders be informed....

Proposed GIPSA changes impact value added programs

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Proposed changes to the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Act (GIPSA) have the potential to impact the added value infrastructure that has been developed over the last decade through the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program. Producers are encouraged to become informed on proposed changes and voice concerns to ensure appropriate consideration is made in the ninety day extended comment period.

Contact information:
comments.gipsa@usda.gov
NCBA blog site beltwaybeef.com

GIPSA Competition Rule
NCBA Background and Proposed GIPSA Rule
AMI - Case Studies in the Potential Consequences...
AMI - Competition in the Livestock...
Commentary: GIPSA's impact on Value Based Marketing
Commentary: GIPSA's Impact on Beef Industry
GIPSA Extends Comment Period

 

2010 RAAA Convention

Celebrate Red Angus in the Ozarks!

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Check out the most current information on the 2010 RAAA Convention.  The Convention will be held in Springfield, Missouri on September 15-18, 2010.

Please visit the 2010 Convention website for more information, raaa2010.org.

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2010 Red Angus Convention Pre-Registration

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