PrimeTime_Fall_2018

FALL 2018 | VOL. 1 NO. 4

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48 AAA Programs Benefit Breeders AAA programs help producers add value to their cattle. 50 Is High-Fat Beef Bad for You? Surprising health benefits of consuming high-fat beef. 52 Meaningful Cattle Records and Data Make sure that the data you do collect is valuable and useful.

16 New Blood in the Old West

Brush Creek Ranch uses Akaushi genetics to elevate dining experience at luxury vacation properties.

26 AAA Membership Directory

Annual reference listing of members of the American Akaushi Association members.

36 Selection Indexes

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Indexes aid breeders in making wise selection decisions.

In Every Issue 40 Georgia, Japanese Beef and a French Entrepreneur How one entrepreneur is using Akaushi cattle to reach his usi- ness goals. 44 Farm to Taco Akaushi beef revitalizes Texas taqueria restaurant’s menu.

ON THE COVER A crisp sun and cooler days signal a welcome fall for the HeartBrand Akaushi herd in Texas.

6 Around the Campfire 8 Akaushi Matters 10 DNA Matters American Akaushi Association P.O. Box 487 | Flatonia, Texas 78941 (361) 238-7218 office | www.akaushi.com Executive Director Bubba Bain

12 Untangling the Helix 14 Irons in the Fire 22 Member Application

43 New Members 43 Ad Index 49 Calendar of Events

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