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  • Public Debate on Production Agriculture — What are the trade-offs on the decisions we make? | 15 August 2019
  • Ordering DNA Kits - New and Improved! | 14 August 2019
  • Foundation Focus | 07 August 2019
  • Thank you, Steve McGuire, For Your Years of Dedication to the ASA | 07 August 2019
  • Congratulations to the 2019-2020 AJSA Board of Trustees! | 02 August 2019
  • Possible Change (PC) Coming to Herdbook in August | 28 July 2019
  • Simmentals in the Whole Genome Sequencing Spotlight: Update at Fall Focus | 28 July 2019

Industry News

Public Debate on Production Agriculture — What are the trade-offs on the decisions we make?

August 15, 2019 Industry News ASA
By Jackie Atkins, Ph.D., Director of Science and Education As I write this article, I am in the middle of a flurry of summer conferences where the animal science and beef cattle communities gather to share new findings, new innovations, and a highlight of…
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EPD Movement:Change is Inevitable

August 06, 2019 EPDs ASA
Editors’ note: During the April board meeting, the Board of Trustees passed a directive to add possible change to the main animal page in Herdbook. Wade Shafer, Ph.D. This tenet certainly holds true when it comes to genetic evaluation. By now, all of us are…
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Announcements and Events

Foundation Focus

August 07, 2019 Events ASA
By Lori Eberspacher, American Simmental-Simbrah Foundation Board Chairwoman Greetings! It is an exciting time for the American Simmental-Simbrah Foundation…
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Congratulations to the 2019-2020 AJSA Board of Trustees!

August 02, 2019 Events ASA
President: Clay Sundberg, Arlington, IL; North Central Region Vice President of Membership Communications: Kara Cloud, Carthage, MO; South Central Region Vice…
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Simmentals in the Whole Genome Sequencing Spotlight: Update at Fall Focus

July 25, 2019 Events ASA
In April 2009, the Hereford cow, L1 DOMINETTE 01449, became world famous as the first bovine with a completed Whole Genome Sequence. At that time, this was one…
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ASA Spotlight

Hearing from Hodges

August 06, 2019 ASA Spotlight ASA
Board Chairman Gordon Hodges has been an active member of the Simmental community for decades. He was elected to the ASA Board of Trustees for the first time…
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ASA Represented at 2019 Young Cattlemen’s Conference

July 15, 2019 ASA Spotlight ASA
After ten days of intensive leadership training and a three-city tour which showcased every facet of the beef industry, 60 beef leaders have successfully…
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Nebraska Simmental Producers Recovering From Storms

May 26, 2019 ASA Spotlight ASA
By Lilly Platts Photo courtesy of Nebraska rancher Terryn Drieling, www.faithfamilyandbeef.com & @faithfamilyandbeef. Nebraska’s strong Simmental community is…
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Women of ASA

May 19, 2019

Women of ASA - Jane Travis

in Women of ASA
by Emme Troendle | Editor’s Note: This is the seventh article in a series highlighting significant women in the Simmental industry. Jane Travis, Pine Ridge Ranch, is one of many influential women in the Simmental industry Strong support of ASA and the beef industry have been hallmarks of the Travis legacy. Jane Travis and her husband Bill, are the owners of Pine Ridge Ranch (PRR), an operation… read article
April 10, 2019

Women of ASA - Erika Kenner

in Women of ASA
By Lilly Platts Erika Kenner knew from a young age that she wanted to be in the beef industry, and through this commitment, she has become an influential woman in the Simmental breed. Erika Kenner grew up on her family’s Simmental operation and knew from a young age she wanted to be involved. “I had to be kicked out of the barn all of the time when I was young. My dad (Roger) was at the ranch… read article
Mar 14, 2019 1056

Women of ASA - Susan Schlickau Russell

in Women of ASA
By Emme Troendle Editor’s Note: This is the fifth article in a series highlighting significant women in the Simmental industry. An advocate for the beef industry and heavily involved with the Simmental community, Susan… read article
Feb 17, 2019 1170

Women of ASA - Sally Buxkemper

in Women of ASA
By Lilly Platts Editor’s Note: This is the fourth article in a series highlighting significant women in the Simmental industry. A pioneer for the Simbrah breed and a fervent believer in science, the late Sally Buxkemper made… read article

Down to the Genes Series

Ordering DNA Kits - New and Improved!

August 14, 2019 DNA
ASA’s DNA team recently updated the order form for DNA kits and paperwork. This new change has improved the process in the office and will streamline the process for members as well. Please follow the directions below. • The new form can be found by going to simmental.org. ✓ At the top of the page, choose “DNA Testing”. ✓ Choose “Order DNA Test” ✓ Read through the opening text and click the box…
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SimTalk Magazine

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Back to Basics

June 13, 2019

Utilizing Your Data

in Back to Basics by ASA
By Emme Troendle, Jackie Atkins, and Jannine Story | We are now in an era where science, particularly the field of genomics, is rapidly influencing the speed at which we understand an animal’s genetic potential. One DNA sample is like adding 20 to 25 progeny records to an animal’s EPDs. Genomics is a wonderful tool to improve EPD accuracy earlier in an… read more
May 23, 2019

Multiple Ways of Reporting Calf Data Online

in Back to Basics
By Emme TroendleWant to Report Your Calf Data Online?Are you wrapping up your spring calving? Once you are completely done calving you can submit all your calf data together and receive updated EPDs quicker than ever before. Here are some quick instructions to get started: 1. Log into herdbook.org.… read more

Half Time Show

Great Half Time Show.  We talk Simmental Cattle with Chip Kemp!

You can also submit your SimGenetic cattle photos to ASA Publication at editor@simmgene.com and you could see your photo here and on our social media outlets.  You might even find your photo on the cover of our magazines! 

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Simbrah-SimGenetics Summit for 2019

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