Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society

While the number of dairy herds in the United States continues to decline, our registrations, transfers, memberships, and number of cows classified remained strong through 2021. The AMSS herdbook registered over 2,300 animals with nearly 1,000 transfers. We also classified 1,060 animals in 180 herds nationwide. We had just over 480 adult memberships and 780 junior memberships. The AMSS continues to grow and reach more breeders with the help of our forward-thinking board of directors. Our database is in the process of being transferred over to ABRI. This will make registering cattle and accessing reports and data much easier for our office and our breeders. Internationally, we continue to work with several countries seeking semen and embryo options that will improve the breed by importing and exporting the best genetics. Sales across the country have brought new breeders and new junior members into the American Milking Shorthorn Society. It is exciting for our breeders to consign their best in an effort to continue expanding the Red, White, and Roan. The number of AMSS animals exhibited at state and national shows also continues to increase and folks are taking note of the great strides the AMSS has made as a breed.

From the AMSS office staff, board of directors, and the membership of the American Milking Shorthorn Society, we wish everyone a joyous holiday season and a great 2023.

Kate Gulley AMSS Executive Secretary