2024 American Akaushi Association Convention

Highlights from our 2024 American Akaushi Association Convention

The annual American Akaushi Association Convention, held in June, brings American Akaushi members and enthusiasts from across the U.S. and the world together.

By the Numbers

300 American Akaushi members and enthusiasts in attendance – our largest convention yet!

120 industry tour attendees

36 new American Akaushi Association members in attendance

35 states represented

2 countries represented

21 Trade Show vendors

20 Lifetime Members recognize

Inaugural Member Sale

42 lots sold including 2 Pregnancies, 3 Donors, 7 Open Heifers, 1 Spring Pair, 3 Bred Heifers, 11 Bulls, 8 Embryo Packages and 7 Semen Packages

Buyers from 9 states, Mexico and Canada

Award Winners

Legacy Award Winner – Howard and Carolyn Davis, San Jacinto Ranch

Prime+ Award Winner – Ben E. Keith

Speakers

Dr. Temple Grandin – University of Colorado

Dr. Bucky Gwartney – USDA

Dr. Frank Mitloehner – UC Davis/CLEAR Center

Andrew Pryor, Bill Fielding, Martin Emigh – American Akaushi Association Members

Breakout Sessions

All About the Meat: Dr. Bucky Gwartney

American Akaushi Association 101: Kaci Carrales and Stephanie Gutierrez

How to Be Successful with DNA: Neogen

Wine & Akaushi Pairing: Chef Austine Rothe

Other Highlights

Industry tours to Ben E. Keith Foods and Keith Valley Packing Company as well as Premier Reproductive Services and Fort Worth Stockyards

Fun Auction hosted

We hope to see you next year in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 6 & 7, 2025.