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ASA Executive Vice President Position

The American Simmental Association (ASA) is currently accepting applications for the Executive Vice President (EVP) position.

The detailed position description can be found here.

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Hydrops Information Center

Your source for the latest information and resources regarding the reported hydrops pregnancies in a line of Simmental cows. Learn more today.

IGS Launches Video Library and Features First Series on Bovine Heart Health

Knowledge, inspiration, and fresh perspective are the themes of the content being released and highlighted in the new IGS video library. As your source for information on pressing topics impacting the beef business, we are pleased to announce the first feature: The Bovine Heart Health Series.

Watch Drs. Justin Buchanan, Mark Enns, Tim Holt, Scott Speidel, and Brian Vander Ley discuss cardiac health in cattle, and discover what is being done to expand the understanding and management of one of the most economically relevant topics in today’s industry.

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Or visit https://www.internationalgeneticsolutions.com and click “Learn.”

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SIMGENETICS NEWS DESK

28 August 2024

2025 AJSA National Classic to be Held in Madison, Wisconsin

The American Simmental Association (ASA) Board of Trustees recently met in Amarillo, Texas, August 24–27, voting to hold the 2025 American Junior S...

13 August 2024

Embracing the Digital Age: Junior Members to Soon Receive Digital Copies of the Register

ASA Publication, Inc. aims to serve each member in the best way possible, ensuring that the educational material, n...

20 June 2024

ASA and Neogen to Offer Free DNA Testing at AJSA National Classic

The American Simmental Association has partnered with Neogen to offer free GGP-100K testing on any animal e...

21 March 2024

ASA Releases Dry Matter Intake EPD in Research Release Format

Expected progeny differences (EPD) for Dry Matter Intake (DMI) and an economic subindex have been released by the A...

11 December 2023

IGS Genetic Evaluation Updates from the IGS Science Team

Continuing to improve genetic predictions is one of the main goals of the International Genetic Solutions (IGS) genetic evaluation. Over the last y...

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR FALL FOCUS 2024

Amarillo, TX

We are heading to the Texas Panhandle for Fall Focus 2024. We hope to see you in Amarillo on August 23–27.

CATTLE SALES AND INDUSTRY EVENTS

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Sep 07

NC-50th Annual North Carolina Fall Harvest Sale
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Union Grove, NC
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Sep 14

TX-ETSSA and HOTSSA Fall Fest Sale
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Henderson, TX
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Sep 15

IL-Illini Elite Simmental Sale
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Shelbyville, IL
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Sep 21

OK-Fleckvieh Heritage Sale
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Roland, OK

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Half a Century with Simmental

“We want sound, functional cattle that work for us; middle-of-the-road cattle. The females are very important. We want cattle that are sound-footed, good-uddered, and with a good disposition.” - Steve Eichacker, Eichacker Simmentals.

Read more about the Eichacker family’s commitment to the Simmental breed in the February issue of the Register.

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For the Greater Good

Collaboration, teamwork, and family are layered throughout the Wulf family’s business model and vision. Their seedstock business, Clear Springs Cattle Company, began through a collaboration with longtime Simmental breeder Tom Hook, and now includes a multi-breeder partnership in their Bred For Balance production sale.

Read the full story in the January issue of the Register.

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Applications Open for ASA Executive Vice President Position

Attention: Hydrops Information Center