PrimeTime_Fall_2018

Akaushi Matters Janie Bain | Executive Assistant/Office Manager | jbain@akaushi.com AMERICAN AKAUSHI ASSOCIAT ION UPDATE I n this month’s column, I want to address some of the association’s “most asked questions.” We frequently receive ques-

sale” tab for each animal you would like to post. To add an event, select “calendar” at the top of the screen and fill in your information. Recording Calves and DNA These two go hand-in-hand. We do not simply send samples to the lab. Through DigitalBeef we produce a file containing information on each animal we submit a sample for. The bar- code from each sample is added to this file and emailed to the lab. Once the testing process is finished, the animal’s DNA profile information is added to the file, emailed to us, and we load it into DigitalBeef. From there the Summary Report is created and sent to the breeder. If the information submitted from the breeder is cor- rect, this is a smooth process. If not, we begin our search for the correct parentage, which can be a lengthy process. The more informa- tion we receive from the breeder, the faster this process is. If you have not recorded your calves at the time samples are submitted, you will need to provide us with all the information so that we can record them. If you keep records on a spreadsheet, just send us a copy along with your samples. If not, we will send you a form to fill out or you can go to www.akaushi.com/ forms and print the form. This will ensure that you provide all of the necessary information. Remember to notify us if you used sires that are not listed in your inventory so we will know to run them against your calves. Good informa- tion equals faster and more accurate results. Important Dates Memberships: Invoiced Dec. 1; due Jan. 31 (late fee $30) Types of Memberships: Lifetime $1,000; Regu- lar $100; Junior $25; Associate $60 (see page 22 Preliminary spring inventory mailed Jan. 15; changes due Feb. 28; invoices mailed March 1. Preliminary fall inventory mailed July 15; changes due Aug. 31; invoices mailed Sept. 1. Payment for each season: Full payment at invoicing or 50 percent due at invoicing and 50 percent due at 60 days. PT for a membership application). Whole Herd Reporting:

tions regarding upgrading programs, marketing aids, DNA and recording calves. I also want to mention some important dates.

A4 Advantage Upgrading Program Breed up to purebred status by using a full- blood or purebred Akaushi bull on your exist- ing commercial cow herd. Each generation will produce a higher percentage of Akaushi in your calves. You can “upgrade” these DNA- verified calves with each generation and re- ceive a Certificate of Breeding for a fee. Prior to certification, purebred cattle will either need to be inspected or have photos submitted to the association. GridMax™ Program To produce a certified GridMax male or fe- male, you can use any combination of breeding from any breed as long as both of the produc- ing parents are from a certified program and the calves produced from this mating are at least 50 percent Akaushi. There will be a fee assessed for each generation that is certified, and certificates will be issued. Purebred cattle will need to be inspected or have photos submit- ted prior to certification. CattleLog Post your cattle for sale on the association’s website. To do so, fill out the form describing the cattle for sale, pricing, cattle’s location and your contact information. We will then post the information on our website. You can submit photos or videos as well. Submit single animals or entire calf crops. Breeder Map DigitalBeef ® , LLC, has recently added the op- portunity to flag your membership listing if you have an upcoming event or if you have cattle for sale. From the “general profile” page on www.digitalbeef.com, click on the “herd” tab, select the animal category and click on the “for

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