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FALL 2019 | VOL. 2 NO. 4

AKAUSHI

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In Every Issue 6 Cattle Tales 8 DNA Matters 10 Akaushi Matters 13 AAA Application for Membership Join the growing number of breeders who have joined the American Akaushi Association. 15 AAA Membership Directory Annual reference listing of American Akaushi Association members. 25 AAA Convention Speakers Meet the dynamic speakers who will present during the 8th Annual Convention. 30 AAA and EBS – A Quality Partnership How Elgin Breeding Service got involved with the Akaushi breed.

ON THE COVER 2019 marks 25 years of Akaushi in the United States. American Akaushi cattle perform efficiently, improve consistency, maintain uniformity and maximize profit.

12 Beef Matters 14 Irons in the Fire 28 Calendar of Events

35 New Members 36 Ad Index

American Akaushi Association P.O. Box 487 | Flatonia, Texas 78941 (361) 238-7218 office | www.akaushi.com Executive Director Kaci Carrales (361) 238-7218 | kcarrales@akaushi.com A akaushi the american akaushi association ®

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Akaushi Prime Time The News of the American Akaushi Association is published quarterly and distributed digitally to all interested parties. To receive Prime Time, call or email the AAA office.

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