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ASA’s Carcass Merit Program (CMP) accepts young sire nominations for its program from members. Now is a window of opportunity to get one of your top sires tested!

Since 1997, CMP has relied on select cooperator herds to test sires. That avenue has grown, with several new herds added in recent years. In 2024, ASA added a new CMP testing channel, which allows even more sires to be tested annually. Both options feed data into the International Genetic Solutions (IGS) multi-breed genetic evaluation, plus CMP helps evaluate young sire candidates and focuses on gathering progeny sire group carcass information.

Breeders interested in obtaining rare and valuable carcass records can enroll in the CMP for $2,000 per sire. With greater testing opportunities comes greater need for sires! Get them nominated today! For more information, visit simmental.org, or contact Susan Russell, CMP Coordinator, at cmp@simmgene.com.

Four fresh, newly released videos spotlighting current carcass dynamics in the beef industry are now live on IGS TV. In these videos, Drs. Ty Lawrence, Bryon Wiegand, and Dale Woerner join Chip Kemp at Fall Focus 2024 to discuss the realities of what cattle producers should be prepared for regarding carcass evaluation, harvest weights, compositional understanding, and more.

Fall-calving herds — it’s that time of year!

As you gear up for summer projects, don’t forget that the 2025 Fall Total Herd Enrollment (THE) season is already underway. Make the most of your planning and preparation by enrolling all your fall-calving dams in THE—the best tool to support your herd’s success.

Submit your inventory:

• EARLY (by June 15, 2025)

• ACCURATELY (don’t pay for dams that are gone; make sure all new heifers and purchased cows are listed to ensure complete dam records)

You must submit an updated inventory in order to benefit from our early enrollment rates. Even if you don’t think there are any changes to your herd, review the list and submit your inventory today! 

Important Dates:

• Fall THE is for cows that will calve between July 1 and December 31, 2025.

• Fall Early Enrollment is open from Apr 15 to June 15, 2025.

• Fall Late Enrollment is open from June 16 to August 15, 2025 (incurs $1.00 late fee per dam)

Don’t delay, enroll today!