Beef News
Neuropathic Hydrocephalus in Cattle (4/14/09)
Earlier this year the American Angus Association, via Dr. Steffen at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, posted a request for reporting of calves having a phenotype referred to as hydrocephalus. As Dr. Steffen described in the request, these calves have a severe phenotype that includes an extremely large cranium with little or no brain and spinal cord present...READ MORE!
Accelerated Genetics' Beef Sires Now Available In ACC-SS™ Sexed Semen (3/30/09)
In January, Accelerated Genetics announced that Sexing Technologies (ST), Navasota, Texas, set up an operational semen-sexing lab at the cooperative’s Production Facility in Westby, Wis. Now ACC-SS™ female sexed semen is available from Accelerated Genetics’ highly proven beef sires...READ MORE!Certified Angus Beef Recognized Accelerated Genetics Lineup Of Angus Sires (3/20/09)
Accelerated Genetics’ Angus sire lineup was recognized by Certified Angus Beef, LLC (CAB) as presenting very strong carcass genetics that can help cattlemen hit the target.
“We compliment Accelerated Genetics on assembling a lineup of Angus sires that offer a balance of performance, maternal and carcass traits,” says Mark McCully, Director of Supply Development Certified Angus Beef, Inc...READ MORE!
Spring Volume Beef Special Now Available (1/27/09)
Don’t wait to stock up on your spring breeding needs. Take advantage of
Accelerated Genetics’ Spring Volume Semen Special - Buy 20 Units...Get 10 Free! For more information contact your local representative or call 1-800-451-9275.
Download the Spring Volume Special Flyer Now! (pdf)
Purchasing an AI Certificate on AM carrier sires (12/31/08)
On November 15, 2008, the Board of Directors of the American Angus Association amended its policy and rules relating to abnormalities and genetic defects. Among other things, this amendment recognized, for the first time, a genetic defect known as Arthrogryposis Multiplex (hereinafter "AM"), an abnormality originally referred to by David Steffen, DVM, University of Nebraska, on September 5, 2008 as "Curly Calf Syndrome"...READ MORE!Accelerated Genetics Policy on Replacing Semen on AMC Sires (11/24/08)
Accelerated Genetics recognizes the impact that the discovery of Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) has had on our customers and their breeding programs. In an effort to ease the economic impact, we have implemented the following policy...READ MORE!
AHA Year-End Report Shows Hereford Demand Up, Efficiency Proven (11/10/08)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Hereford breeders experienced an increase in demand for Hereford genetics during the 2007-2008 American Hereford Association (AHA) fiscal year (Sept. 1 - Aug 31). And, the Association released phase I results from a study validating the efficiency of Hereford and Hereford-influenced cattle...READ MORE!
Accelerated Genetics Employees Hold Beef Tour (11/10/08)
Written By: Rick Pinkerman, Area Director of Marketing
"Our first stop on Wednesday morning was Snow Creek Angus, home of Connealy Black Baron. Dr. Stanley & Glenda Haag and Harold Miller gave us a tour of their Registered Angus Herd. We saw several Black Baron's in which I would describe as moderate in frame, with adequate muscle shape and top. I would protect the bull a little on depth of rib. A number of fall yearling bulls were there and I would say the size of the scrotal looked fine to me...READ MORE!
Fall Beef Highlights Are Now Released (10/28/08)
Fall of 2008 was a great season for beef sires of Accelerated Genetics. Click here and read about the highlights...READ MORE!
Angus Breed Continues as Beef Industry Leader
Published by American Angus Breeders
Business for the American Angus Association® remained strong for fiscal year 2008, which ended September 30. In addition, Association members are increasingly embracing the programs and technology provided to them.
“Our year-end statistics continue to demonstrate strong demand and extensive market penetration that Angus genetics enjoy,” says Bryce Schumann, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association. “These results underscore our members’ commitment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry...READ MORE!
