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Near Blacksburg, Va. - between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains - rests McDonald Farms. Bill McDonald raises Simmental and SimAngus cattle in idyllic pastures, where his family first settled in the mid-1700s. Times change, but the cattle keep the farm thriving. Learn about how hybrid vigor contributes to profitable, sustainable operations.

Industry News

What do Google, Amazon, Facebook, and IGS All Have in Common?

January 07, 2020 Industry News ASA
Data is their lifeblood! By Jackie Atkins, Ph.D. International Genetic Solutions (IGS) partner organizations, representing 18.9 million beef cattle, gathered in Bozeman on October 22-24, 2019, for a meeting of the minds. Thirty guests including executive vice…
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2019 Recipients of the Walton-Berry Graduate Student Support Grant Announced

December 26, 2019 Industry News ASA
By Emme Troendle, Editor | Since 2013, the Walton-Berry Graduate Student Support Grant has aided graduate education with an emphasis on genetic improvement of livestock. Six years later, the grant continues to support the progress of livestock research. The…
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Foundation Focus

September 22, 2019 Events ASA
By Dr. Fred Swain, Chairman of the Eastern Junior Funding Auction | The Eastern Simmental Junior funding committee initiated a scholarship actively designated…
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ASA Fall Board Meeting Recap

September 08, 2019 Events ASA
Board Meeting Recap The ASA Board of Trustees met right after Fall Focus in Manhattan, Kansas on August 25 and 26th. This provided the opportunity for members…
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ASA Spotlight

Settling on Simmental in South Dakota

November 27, 2019 ASA Spotlight ASA
By Lilly Platts A commitment to continued improvement, quality management practices, and a love for breeding beef cattle makes B&B Simmental a small, but…
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Good Information, Progressive Management, and Quality Commercial Cows

November 13, 2019 ASA Spotlight ASA
By Lilly Platts Bill and June Hilbert are highly committed to learning new information and setting up their commercial SimAngus-influenced females for success.…
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Women of ASA

January 07, 2020

Women of ASA - Ellen Tom

in Women of ASA
By Lilly Platts. Editor’s Note: This is the twelfth article in a series highlighting significant contributions of women in the Simmental industry. Ellen Tom grew up in the AJSA program, and now runs her family’s historic Tom Brothers ranch which has been in operation since 1857. Along with her uncle, Philip, Ellen was responsible for putting Simmental at the center of the program. “I always… read article
November 19, 2019

Women of ASA - Susan Keller, DVM

in Women of ASA
By Emme Troendle Editor’s Note: This is the eleventh article in a series highlighting significant contributions of women associated with SimGenetics. As the North Dakota State Veterinarian and advocate for the beef industry, Dr. Susan Keller, Keller Broken Heart Ranch, Mandan, ND, is one of many influential women in the Simmental community. Susan Keller, DVM Born and raised in Kelly, Kansas,… read article
Oct 20, 2019 1433

Women of ASA - Nancy Burnham

in Women of ASA
by Lilly Platts | Nancy Burnham grew up on a ranch in Montana’s Helena Valley, where her parents raised hay, potatoes, sugar beets, and cattle. “I went to grades one through eight in a one-room schoolhouse and often rode my… read article
Sep 23, 2019 751

Women of ASA - Lynda Stewart

in Women of ASA
Editor’s Note: This is the ninth article in a series highlighting significant contributions of women in the Simmental industry. | The first woman to run one of the oldest and largest cattle farms east of the Mississippi… read article

Down to the Genes Series

Focus on Genetic Holds and Defect Testing

October 20, 2019 DNA
by ASA's DNA Department | Genetic defect testing and genetic holds are two of the most common subjects ASA’s DNA department handles. This month’s article will explore the most commonly-asked questions within this subject. When is genetic defect testing required? For all AI sires, herd sires, and donor dams, if risk is present on TraitTrac and not cleared by test or pedigree, the progeny will go…
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Back to Basics

December 09, 2019

Spring 2020 THE Enrollment is OPEN

in Back to Basics by ASA
By ASA’s Total Herd Enrollment Department | Any females of calving age that will calve between January 1 and June 30, 2020, will need to be enrolled by December 15, 2019, to take advantage of the lowest enrollment fees. ALL members previously enrolled in 2019, Spring Total Herd Enrollment (THE) MUST submit an inventory even if there aren’t any… read more
Oct 07, 2019

Are you working on submitting your calf data? Here is a quick checklist to make sure you’re getting all your data submitted correctly.

in Back to Basics
✔ Does every cow you enrolled in your 2019 spring enrollment have a calf reported? If you want more detailed instructions on how to report your calf data online go to simmental.org.✔ Do you have a dam that didn’t have a calf? You’ll need to report the reason she didn’t calve that season/year with a… read more
Jun 13, 2019

Utilizing Your Data

in Back to Basics
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… read more
Annual Meeting is in Denver
 
Once again, the DoubleTree Hotel Denver, 3203 Quebec Street will serve as headquarters for the ASA Annual Meeting, Foundation Auction, and ASA Board Meetings.

American Simmental Association Member Block Special Rate.
A block of rooms has been reserved for January 12, 2020 - January 23, 2020. The special room rate will be available until November 13th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.

Working Ranch Half Time Show 

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IGS and the Pursuit of Better Cattle

Simbrah-SimGenetics Summit for 2019

Graham Land & Cattle feedyard Friday, October 18, 2019 in Gonzales, TX

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