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BULLETINS WSFF Congress to be Held in Ft. Worth, TX The World Simmental Simbrah Federation (WSFF) Congress will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, at the historic Stockyards, September 24–29, 2018. Room blocks are open now for booking, and the website for congress registration opens March 10, 2018. Congress registration must be completed by July 15, 2018. Congress Headquarters Hotel: Hyatt Place Fort Worth Historic 817-626-6000 $159/night includes breakfast Additional Hotel: Marriott Courtyard 817-885-8700 $149/night does not include breakfast
Classic Registration Integrated with Herdbook Services For the second year, the Classic entry system is integrated with ASA’s membership and registration database, herdbook.org. In order to access the Classic entry form, a junior will be required to log in with their AJSA membership number and password. Following log in, the entry system will pull animals from the registry. If the junior is not an owner or authorized representative on the intended animal’s pedigree, the entry system will not allow the entry. Members are encouraged to renew or apply for AJSA membership and process animal registrations early. Anyone who waits until the office is closed on the day of the deadline, and has an issue with a membership or animal registration, will not be able to enter the show. Any questions can be directed to ASA Youth Director, Rachel Endecott at 406-587-4531 ext. 517 or rendecott@simmgene.com.
2018 Year-Letter is “F” The year-letter animal identification letter for 2018 is “F”, and will be followed by G in 2019 and H in 2020. The letter E was the year-letter designated for use during 2017.
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Walton-Berry Graduate Student Support Grant ASA is accepting applications for the Walton-Berry Graduate Student Support Grant, a grant that supports graduate education with an emphasis on genetic improvement of livestock. All applications must be submitted by April 15, 2018. Send all applications to Jackie Atkins at jatkins@simmgene.com. The fund, originally started by Jim Berry of Wildberry Farms, honors Dr. Bob Walton’s lifelong efforts in animal breeding and raising Simmental cattle. The Walton-Berry Graduate Student Support Grant funds graduate education in research programs to directly improve applied livestock genetics and help build future experts in animal breeding. There are two awards — one for $5,000 and a second for $3,000 for graduate education programs; each recipient contributes material pertaining to the funded research for both SimTalk and the Register.
AJSA Schedule and Deadlines April 1 . . . . . . . Classic entry forms available at www.juniorsimmental.org. April 15 . . . . . . Steers born Jan. 15-Apr. 15 are eligible for Steer Profitability Competition. May 7 . . . . . . . Regional Classic first entry/ownership deadline 4:30 pm Mountain. (Registration fees will double between May 7, 2018, 4:31 pm, and May 14, 4:30 pm). May 14. . . . . . . Regional Classic final entry deadline 4:30 pm Mountain. May 14. . . . . . . National Classic first entry/ownership deadline 4:30 pm Mountain. (Registration fees will double between May 14, 2018, 4:31 pm, and May 21, 4:30 pm). May 21 . . . . . . . National Classic final entry deadline 4:30 pm Mountain (registration fees double). June 1 . . . . . . . Photography Contest, Interview Contest, Trustee Application, Silver and Gold Merit Award application deadline. June 12-16 . . . North Central Regional Classic, Springfield, IL. June 13-16 . . . South Central Regional Classic, Fayetteville, AR. June 20-23 . . . . Western Regional Classic, Yreka, CA. June 20-23 . . . . Eastern Regional Classic, West Springfield, MA. July 2-7 . . . . . . National Classic, St Paul, MN. August TBA . . . Summit Leadership Conference. September 28 . . Steer Profitability Competition Entry Deadline, forms available at www.juniorsimmental.org.
Carcass Merit Herds Wanted Would you like to get paid to use some of the most promising young bulls in the industry? Do you have accurate and consistent record keeping? Then ASA has the program for you! The ASA is seeking additional cooperator herds for the Carcass Merit Program. Spring or Fall calving herds are welcome. Contact Jackie Atkins or Jannine Story if you are interested in becoming a CMP herd at: carcdata@simmgene.com or call 406-587-4531.
ASA Updates DNA Test Result Notifications The ASA has updated their process of notifying members of DNA test results. DNA test results will now be sent automatically by email from Herdbook Services when DNA has been completed on a member account. If a member does not have an email on file with ASA, the member will still receive the test results by mail. Members may now view DNA test results by logging into herdbook.org, pulling up the animal’s pedigree, and selecting “DNA Detail” under the “Report” section. If you have further questions or want step-by-step instructions you can go to https://haveuherd.wordpress.com/ for more details. (Continued on page 44)