Beef News
Purchasing an AI Certificate on AM carrier sires (12/31/08)
On November 15, 2008, the Board of Directors of the American Angus Association amended its policy and rules relating to abnormalities and genetic defects. Among other things, this amendment recognized, for the first time, a genetic defect known as Arthrogryposis Multiplex (hereinafter "AM"), an abnormality originally referred to by David Steffen, DVM, University of Nebraska, on September 5, 2008 as "Curly Calf Syndrome"...READ MORE!Accelerated Genetics Policy on Replacing Semen on AMC Sires (11/24/08)
Accelerated Genetics recognizes the impact that the discovery of Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) has had on our customers and their breeding programs. In an effort to ease the economic impact, we have implemented the following policy...READ MORE!
New Test Results for Curly Calf Syndrome (11/3/08)
In voluntary cooperation with other major A.I. organizations, Accelerated Genetics has submitted DNA samples from all Angus bulls with semen offered for sale by Accelerated to Dr. Jonathon Beever at the University of Illinois for use in the ongoing research into the genetic defect that has been called 'Curly Calf Syndrome'. Dr. Beever has provided Accelerated Genetics and other participating A.I. organizations with preliminary DNA test results that are available for review at our web site www.accelgen.com and at www.angus.org on the Angus web site...READ MORE!
AHA Year-End Report Shows Hereford Demand Up, Efficiency Proven (11/10/08)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Hereford breeders experienced an increase in demand for Hereford genetics during the 2007-2008 American Hereford Association (AHA) fiscal year (Sept. 1 - Aug 31). And, the Association released phase I results from a study validating the efficiency of Hereford and Hereford-influenced cattle...READ MORE!
Accelerated Genetics Employees Hold Beef Tour (11/10/08)
Written By: Rick Pinkerman, Area Director of Marketing
"Our first stop on Wednesday morning was Snow Creek Angus, home of Connealy Black Baron. Dr. Stanley & Glenda Haag and Harold Miller gave us a tour of their Registered Angus Herd. We saw several Black Baron's in which I would describe as moderate in frame, with adequate muscle shape and top. I would protect the bull a little on depth of rib. A number of fall yearling bulls were there and I would say the size of the scrotal looked fine to me...READ MORE!
Fall Beef Highlights Are Now Released (10/28/08)
Fall of 2008 was a great season for beef sires of Accelerated Genetics. Click here and read about the highlights...READ MORE!
Angus Breed Continues as Beef Industry Leader
Published by American Angus Breeders
Business for the American Angus Association® remained strong for fiscal year 2008, which ended September 30. In addition, Association members are increasingly embracing the programs and technology provided to them.
“Our year-end statistics continue to demonstrate strong demand and extensive market penetration that Angus genetics enjoy,” says Bryce Schumann, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association. “These results underscore our members’ commitment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry...READ MORE!
