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Announcements

Board Meeting: We are holding the April Board meeting in-person in Bozeman! We are restricted with the number of people who may attend in-person but hope you’ll watch the broadcast on April 22 and April 23. Watch for more details at simmental.org and Facebook.
 
Committee Meetings: Committee meetings are being held prior to the board meetings for the next two weeks – April 5 through 15th.  You are welcome to join (via webinar); go to simmental.org to register.
 
 All times are MDT
Growth & Development:  Monday, April 12 starting at 5:00 pm Mountain
Simbrah:    Thursday, April 15 starting at 5:00 pm Mountain
   
 

 Walton~Berry Graduate Student Support Grant

Supported by the American Simmental~Simbrah Foundation
The entry Deadline is April 15, 2021, with the announcement of the recipient by May 15.
 
 

Announcements and Events

Fall Focus – 2021 and 2022 Updates

March 27, 2021 Events ASA
Pandemic – it is not a four-letter word, but the response is probably the same. You wonder what is coming after that word is said. There are still challenges…
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Industry News

A Chromosome's Worth Of Difference

March 19, 2021 Industry News ASA
How EPDs may tell a different story than performance records or parental averages. By Sean McGrath, Genetics and Beef Consultant and Rancher While EPDs have been around for several decades there is still a lot of confusion about where they come from and their…
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53rd Annual Meeting and Convention Proceedings

March 17, 2021 Industry News ASA
January 28 - 29, 2021 — Virtual | Finance By J.W. Brune, TreasurerCommittee members: J.W. Brune, Tim Curran, Jim Ligon, Mike Forman, and Randy Moody Staff leads: Linda Kesler, CFO, and Wade Shafer, EVP The Background of the Finance Committee: It shall consist…
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ASA Spotlight

A Successful Cattlemen's Congress

March 27, 2021 ASA Spotlight ASA
SimMagic On Ice, Volume 12, was held Sunday, January 10 at Cattlemen's Congress. The sale kicked off with donations lots for the American Simmental-Simbrah…
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Continuation of a Classic

March 27, 2021 ASA Spotlight ASA
By Lilly Platts | Jason and Nikki Gress raise Fleckvieh cattle for the modern producer at Little Creek Cattle, Inc. Editor’s note: The Gress family was…
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Back to Basics

Naming an Animal

January 09, 2021 Back to Basics ASA
The processing team has noticed an increase in the frequency of questions on how to name your animals. Below are guidelines to help. An Animal Name: ■ May be up to 30 characters, including spaces, prefixes, dashes, or slashes. ■ In addition to letters or numbers, the following characters are eligible for use: & / - _ `. ■ Only the applicant’s approved…
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Down to the Genes Series

Why an Animal May Not Have GE (Genomically Enhanced) EPDs

January 29, 2021 DNA
Heading into the new year and the start of bull sale preparation, one of the DNA Department’s most frequently asked questions is why an animal doesn’t have GE (genomically-enhanced) EPDs after completing a genomic test. This article explores the general process and common reasons why GE may not appear on an animal’s record in Herdbook. The Process After an animal is tested on a genomic panel…
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Women of ASA

March 19, 2021

Women of ASA - Dr. Lauren Hyde

in Women of ASA
By Emme Demmendaal | Paving the way for women in agriculture, Dr. Lauren Hyde was instrumental in rolling out the most useful cattle selection tool to the industry — the IGS Multi-breed Genetic Evaluation. Editor’s Note: The Women of ASA is a series of articles highlighting the significant contributions of women in the Simmental community. As the former lead geneticist for the American Simmental… read article
February 05, 2021

Women of ASA - Lynette Thompson & Shanon Erbele

in Women of ASA
By Lilly Platts | Lynette Thompson has been an integral part of her family’s operation, TNT Simmentals, since its inception. Her years of dedication have now inspired her daughter, Shanon Erbele, to become the next generation to carry on the family business. Lynette Thompson and her husband, Kevin, built TNT Simmentals, near Almont, North Dakota, from the ground up. Early on, Lynette dedicated… read article
Jan 09, 2021 394

Women of ASA - Sara Jones

in Women of ASA
By Emme Demmendaal Sarah Jones, first-generation beef cattle producer and Simmental breeder, is a leader in the agriculture industry. Sarah Jones, co-owner and manager of Red Hill Farms, with her husband, Bart, is a firm… read article
Dec 07, 2020 419

Women of ASA - Diane Duran

in Women of ASA
By Lilly Platts | Editor’s Note: The Women of ASA is a series of articles highlighting the significant contributions of women in the Simmental community. Diane Duren is a longtime supporter of youth in the beef industry and… read article
 
 
IGS and the Pursuit of Better Cattle

 

I G S      S T A N D      T O G E T H E R

International Genetic Solutions (IGS) continues to reshape the cattle industry. Beef industry leaders from across the nation share how IGS benefits cattlemen and women, and how it will continue to evolve through the power of collaboration. Visit internationalgeneticsolutions.com to learn more. 

 IGS Partners with NEOGEN GENOMICS

The world's largest multi-breed beef cattle evaluation partners with the industry's leading genomics company. Here's what it means for ranchers.IGS Feeder Profit CalculatorTM - Marketing Backed by Genetics.
 
 

 

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