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Welcome to Shorthorn Insider, the official e-newsletter of the American Shorthorn Association, keeping you informed and updated on the latest Shorthorn events and industry news. Look for the Insider to be sent twice a month. For more information, visit Shorthorn.org. |
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50K Update!
Recently the ASA Board voted to to charge members just $25 per sample on the first 300 qualifying animals to be submitted to the ASA. Normally this test will cost members $90 in the future and the board voted to pay the difference for those breeders. There is no better time to participate! This offer will only last until June 1, 2014.
To view the full article, click here.
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Shorthorn University to be held in Indiana
Shorthorn University (SU) is set to be held the weekend of June 6-8, 2014. Deadline to register is May 16, 2014! To see the list of stops for the tour and to download the registration form, click here.
For any questions, contact Jake Alden, 402-393-7200.
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From the Board of Directors
The ASA Board of Directors approved using the term Genetic Conditions for all genetic defects in the future. For any questions, contact the ASA at 402-393-7200 or visit www.shorthorn.org.
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Updated DS Breeding Information
An article on updated information regarding Digital Subluxation (DS) : Breeding Outcomes. To read the full article, click here.
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Junior National Entry Form - coming soon!
Entry and Ownership Deadline: May 1, 2014
Late Entry Deadline: May 15, 2014
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Get BQA Certified for FREE!
For a second year, your checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program is giving you the chance to become certified for free thanks to a partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. and the Beef Cattle Institute housed at Kansas State University. The cost of BQA certification is normally $25 to $50; however, from Feb. 3, through April 15, 2014, Boehringer Ingelheim will defray the cost of the certification or recertification, making it free.
Click here for more information.
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Junior National Hotel and Trade Show Information
The event of the summer will be upon us before we know it! Find hotel and trade show information for the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference here.
NJSS dates: June 23-28, 2014 * Louisville, Ky.
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National Show & Annual Meeting Recap
Results, photos and presentations from the National Show and Annual Meeting held in Denver can be found at www.shorthorn.org.
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Spring 2014 EPDs Now Available Online
The Spring 2014 Shorthorn EPDs are now available online at shorthorn.org to search the new data. Also, updated percentile rankings and breed averages are available.
For data to be included in the Fall 2014 genetic evaluation, all performance data must be submitted to the ASA by July 1, 2014.
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Rule Changes for 2014
See minutes from the ASA September board meeting that include rule changes for 2014 in the November issue of Shorthorn Country. www.shorthorncountry.net
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Advertise in the Shorthorn Country
The deadline to advertise in the May issue of Shorthorn Country is April 1. Don't miss out!
To reserve your ad space today, contact advertising representatives Cindy Cagwin-Johnston, 217-452-3051 or Darryl Rahn, 217-473-1124.
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Calving Record Books Available
ASA has created beef calving record books that are available for sale at $3.00/each.
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NOTICE: New Policy at ASA
Effective July 1, 2013:
All activities must be paid for at time of request. Work will not be released until payment is made in full. It is recommended that a credit card number is left on file at the ASA or send a credit card number with each processing order to quicken request. Online activities can use PayPal or leave a credit card number on file with ASA. A receipt will be emailed or mailed each time the card is charged. For any questions, please contact the office at 402-393-7200.
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Fee Changes
Effective July 1, 2013:
Duplicate registration papers:
$10.00 each up to five duplicates requested. Any additional duplicates requested over five, are $7.00 each as long as requested at the same time.
Transfer fee for non-members:
The fee for a non-member animal transfer over 90 days at $122.00 is no longer in effect. Non-members will be charged $62.00 per transfer after 60 days or more. The 90 day transfer charge is still in effect for WHR and TOC members.
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Registration Reminder!
Effective July 2008
Any animal as a result of A.I. or Embryo Transfer, if their Donor Dam or A.I. Sire was born after January 1, 2006 and does not have TH, PHA & DNA results on file with the ASA, the animal will NOT be eligible to be registered as a purebred in the American Shorthorn Association herd book. If you have a question as to whether or not your Donor Dam or A.I. Sire has their information on file, please check www.shorthorn.org or you can contact the ASA by phone, 402-393-7200 or email.
THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!
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Get Your ASA Apparel Online!
ASA now has apparel available online including jackets, caps, hoodies and more! Start your shopping here!
Questions about placed orders? Contact Dave at 402-616-1783.
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