Summer 2024 Updates from the American Akaushi Association
August 2024
What a busy summer we’ve had! Our annual American Akaushi Association Convention in June, lots of DNA processed and member advertising animals and sales – it sure has flown by! We are always happy to help support our members and are just an email or call away. We also loved seeing many of our members at our annual convention and missed those of you who couldn’t make it. Be sure to save the date for our 2025 Convention in Kansas City, MO, taking place on June 6 and 7, as well as our second annual Member Sale on Friday, June 6.
Read on for more news and updates from the American Akaushi Association.
All the best,
Kaci, Stephanie and Ramsie
Whole Herd Reporting
Whole Herd Reporting (WHR) Fall Preliminary will be emailed out on August 14—watch your inboxes! Your WHR invoice will be emailed on September 16. Once you receive it, be sure to update the required information based on this year’s inventory:
Through your DigitalBeef Account (tutorial linked here) by September 15
Or mail it back to our office postmarked by September 13
If you’d prefer to receive your WHR Preliminaries to be sent via mail, please call or email the office ASAP.
Note that once the final invoice is sent, there will be no exceptions.
Need more information or a refresher on WHR? Check out this article.
American Akaushi Association: Cattle Connect
Each day, the American Akaushi Association office receives numerous calls from ranchers across the US and the world looking to purchase Akaushi genetics and/or animals. The American Akaushi Association created Cattle Connect to give members and Akaushi enthusiasts a tool to search for Akaushi cattle and genetics. We're compiling a directory of members who have genetics and animals available for sale year-round.
A New (Free) Tool for Members
The American Akaushi Association has created a private Facebook group for active members only! The group can be used to ask questions about the Akaushi breed, share sales and events and sell animals. Join the group or search for “American Akaushi Association Members” on Facebook.
Save the Date!
Our annual convention will be held on June 6 and 7 in Kansas City, MO, at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. If you are interested in any specific Akaushi or beef-related topic that you’d like to see covered at a future convention, please email the office.
Second Annual Member Sale
The Stars of Akaushi Under the Kansas City Lights will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, during the annual convention in Kansas City. Entries will be available after January 1. Read the Sale Overview to find out more, or call the office with questions!
Special Offer on GGP 100K + SNP Parentage DNA Offering
Starting July 1, 2024, GGP - 100K + SNP Parentage service will be $30 (regular $47). This deal will end on June 30, 2025. To order, fill out the Supplies and Services Form on the website or turn it in with your DNA Submission Form.
Don’t Forget to Pay Your Invoices!
It's important to keep up with these payments to avoid any late fees or disruptions in your membership. If you have any questions or need any help, please call the office at (361) 238-7218. Check your balance on DigitalBeef.
Resources
Check out these links for the American Akaushi Association and Akaushi cattle resources.