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Join us August 28–31 at ASA Headquarters in Bozeman, Montana, for this year’s event. Fall Focus offers valuable opportunities to connect with fellow breeders and learn about what's happening at ASA.

For full event details and to register, visit fallfocus.org

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS

The American Simmental Association (ASA) is seeking a forward-thinking, results-driven leader to serve as Director of Finance & Operations.

This individual will provide oversight across financial management, administrative operations, human resources, and publication functions, while serving as a key partner to the Executive Vice President.

Take the guesswork out of genetic selection with Dr. Elizabeth Dressler, lead geneticist at the American Simmental Association, as she breaks down EPDs and selection indexes. Learn how to compare animals, interpret accuracy and percentile rankings and align decisions with your operation’s goals.

Update May 17, 20226

Heifer Pregnancy EPD: Expanding the Maternal Trait Toolbox

The new heifer pregnancy (HP) expected progeny difference (EPD), available for all animals on Herdbook.org beginning the week of May 18, 2026, provides another tool for maternal trait selection. After extensive development and validation by International Genetic Solutions (IGS), the HP EPD is now available for ASA members. ASA remains committed to developing genetic selection tools for economically relevant traits, and the release of the HP EPD represents another advancement in maternal trait evaluation. For producers retaining replacement females, the HP EPD is a valuable addition to your selection criteria.

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Update April 4, 2026

What the Docility Evaluation Updates Mean for You

Docility isn’t just about convenience. From reducing risk in the chute to improving handling efficiency, docility plays a bigger role in operations than ever before. As part of an ongoing series of updates to the genetic evaluation, updates to the Docility evaluation will be implemented into production beginning the week of April 13, 2026.

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ASA Releases Heifer Pregnancy EPD in Research Release Format

Update March 13, 2026

Replacement heifer development represents a significant financial investment in a cow-calf operation. A heifer that fails to conceive during their first breeding season is a significant economic investment that returns substantially less value to the operation compared to a productive female. Improving fertility in replacement females is therefore one of the most effective ways to improve long-term herd profitability. Expected progeny differences (EPD) for heifer pregnancy (HP) have been released by the American Simmental Association (ASA) in a research release format. This EPD is designed to help producers select sires whose daughters are more likely to conceive during their first breeding season as heifers.

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