Big strides were made in strengthening the AICA genetic evaluation!
✅ New lower bundled pricing on 100K genomic testing & traits ✅ A renewed focus on phenotypic data to power the AICA evaluation ✅ Carcass ultrasound scan weight now serving as a proxy for yearling weight — applied both moving forward and retroactively ✅ New outside lab policy requiring parentage SNPs alongside all lab results in the AICA registry Genomics + phenotypes = a stronger, more accurate evaluation for Charolais breeders.
"Early weaning is a drought management strategy that protects cows but requires strong calf management."
Each region has its own challenges, but we know several of our friends and clients are dealing with extreme drought. We've heard talks of early weaning from several operations. Here's some good information from BEEF Magazine on the topic -- >>
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Good news for American-International Charolais Association members with discount pricing for the Genomic Testing Bundle - $40/each through September 1st.
✔️ 100K Genomic Test
✔️ Progressive Ataxia Testing
✔️ Horn/Polled Testing🧬 Breed Improvement Update: Advancing Genomics & Genetic Evaluation
Big strides were made in strengthening the AICA genetic evaluation!
✅ New lower bundled pricing on 100K genomic testing & traits
✅ A renewed focus on phenotypic data to power the AICA evaluation
✅ Carcass ultrasound scan weight now serving as a proxy for yearling weight — applied both moving forward and retroactively
✅ New outside lab policy requiring parentage SNPs alongside all lab results in the AICA registry
Genomics + phenotypes = a stronger, more accurate evaluation for Charolais breeders.
Learn more about the genomic bundle testing here 👇
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"Early weaning is a drought management strategy that protects cows but requires strong calf management."
Each region has its own challenges, but we know several of our friends and clients are dealing with extreme drought. We've heard talks of early weaning from several operations. Here's some good information from BEEF Magazine on the topic -- >>
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Early weaning strategies for challenging forage conditions
www.beefmagazine.com
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American-International Charolais Association
January 16th, 2027
National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado
Contact CK or any AICA Field Representative to discuss how you can take advantage of the most prestigious Charolais sale of the year.
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