Prime Time Winter 2020

WINTER 2020 | VOL. 3 NO. 1

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Features

15, 21 AAA 8th Annual Convention A glimpse of the association's annual membership gathering. 16 Successful Sampling How to take, preserve and ship samples for pregnancy, DNA and BVD testing. 18 Rockin' B Cattle Company Receives Securing the Legacy Award Bentkes recognized for their commitment and dedication. 22 2019 AAA Hall of Fame Inductees Honored Individuals recognized for their outstanding contributions to AAA and the Akaushi breed. 26 AAA 9th Annual Convention Announcement Make plans to join Akaushi breeders in Texas this summer.

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ON THE COVER Attendees at the American Akaushi Association's 8th Annual Convention enjoy an evening of dancing and socializing.

In Every Issue 6 Cattle Tales 8 DNA Matters 10 Akaushi Matters

12 Beef Matters 14 Irons in the Fire 24 New Members

25 Calendar of Events 26 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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