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On the Run x Honey Bee Red River x Rosie Polled Hereford
Coping with Destiny x Honey Bear

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Holiday Greetings,

Following a very busy, and successful, State Fair season and American Royal, we are officially in the heart of fall. This is a time I always look forward to: cooler weather, harvest, cattle sales, and football; hard to beat that combination. Maine-Anjou females have been a highlight in fall sales across the country, and our National Show at the American Royal saw a tremendous turnout

This year’s annual membership meeting was one of our best-attended yet and featured a special moment as we inducted DeRouchey Cattle Company of Mitchell, South Dakota into the Heritage Road Hall of Fame. Fred and Joan’s contributions to our breed span more than forty years, and their induction was well-deserved. Their commitment to quality, customer service, and breed advancement has left a lasting impact on the Maine-Anjou legacy.

As we transition into marketing and registering the spring calf crop, I encourage you to focus on the strengths that set MaineAnjou cattle apart and the tools that can continue to build value in your program.

THE POWER OF POTENCY

One of the greatest strengths of the Maine-Anjou breed is potency, the ability to create noticeable, positive change in one

generation. From improving structure and look to producing cattle with strong feet, attractive quality, and functional udders, Maine genetics deliver visible results and increased value quickly.

While other breeds may offer extensive data sets, many have struggled with longevity and functionality as a result of chasing single-trait selection. Maine-Anjou cattle bring balance and value across multiple traits, and that is an advantage worth promoting. When you encounter friends or neighbors battling foot, udder, or docility challenges, don’t hesitate to encourage them to try Modern Maine-Anjou genetics and see the difference for themselves.

IMPROVING PREDICTABILITY WITH GENOMIC DATA

Our cattle excel in transmitting visual and structural quality, but we must continue to strengthen genetic predictability for carcass, performance, and maternal traits. One of the most effective ways to do this is through DNA testing.

Genotyping young animals significantly increases EPD accuracy, often equal to collecting data on five to 50 progeny, depending on the trait. DNA never changes, so even early-life testing provides reliable information to guide selection and marketing decisions.

Testing is more affordable than ever, and we partner with leading providers to offer cost-effective options. Visit the Genetic Testing tab on maine-anjou.org and reach out to Rylee Matheny with any questions. The paragraph below outlines how combining DNA results with inherited EPDs strengthens accuracy and enhances both management decisions and marketing value in your herd.

The big gamble with using EPDs as a fail-safe selection tool is the accuracy of the prediction in young cattle that have few, if any, progeny. The lack of confidence associated with EPDs on young cattle comes from not having progeny or performance data, both of which increase the accuracy of the EPD. In young bulls, for example, most of their genetic value is based on their pedigree. As these animals age and have offspring, we know more and more about their genetic merit. This increased confidence is denoted by an increase in the accuracy value (0–1 scale) associated with each EPD. It does not necessarily mean that the EPD increases if accuracy increases. It just means the EPD becomes closer to the true value, whether it increases or decreases. Remember that EPD stands for expected progeny difference. Genotyping a young animal increases accuracy because SNP genotypes have similar value to adding the performance of five to 50 progeny, depending on the trait that is being evaluated. Samples of DNA can be collected very early in life, and unlike metabolism or hormones, the genetic code does not change over the course of an animal’s life. Genomic testing allows producers to take a virtual snapshot of a portion of the genes that are flowing in the population and that regulate economically important traits. This increased knowledge of the genomics of an animal allows for increased confidence in the GE-EPD

Using genomic testing in beef cattle operations allows early prediction of genetic merit and increases the value of young breeding stock. Some of the traits of interest are expensive to measure in the live animal (e.g. reproductive traits, feed efficiency, or tenderness). For seedstock producers, genomics is the way of the future, and the

adoption of this technology has already begun to determine success in the market. Commercial cattlemen need to evaluate cost vs. benefit. The cost of using this technology is decreasing as time passes, but it is important for producers to analyze the value of this data before employing this tool to ensure that it is economically justifiable.

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

As you sort and plan for spring-born calves, I encourage you to consider participating in our AMAA-sponsored sales: BRIGHT LIGHTS SALE

— January 10, 2026 • Oklahoma City

POWER IN THE PENS

— January 17, 2026 • Denver

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Josh or myself.

Thank you for your commitment to breeding and promoting quality Maine-Anjou cattle. I wish you a wonderful holiday season and continued success in the year ahead.

Best regards, Blake

MAINE-ANJOU — Power Without Sacrifice!

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DIRECTOR OF PROMOTION & BREED ADVANCEMENT

The Maternal Initiative is the result of a collaboration between the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) and Texas Tech University (TTU). Texas Tech, and specifically Dr. Ryan Rathmann along with his graduate student Skyler Scotten, created a reseaearch project centered around the use of a machine called SizeR. It creates full body scan imagery of a mature cow. The scans, along with phenotypic data points, are used to create a full and complete understanding of the modern Maine-Anjou Cow Herd. Data points were collected by three individual evaluators, and were unbiased of the breed and the breeder. The data collected are things I would label as essential for cowherd longevity; foot scores (both claw and angle), muscle scores, udder scores (including teat and suspension), exit velocity scores or disposition, body condition scores, quality scores, and hair shedding. All these things are essential to keep in check for sustainability of the cowherd and profit longevity. With an ever-decreasing cowherd in the US, and rising prices, it is more important than ever to make decisions that

will allow a cow to last late into her life cycle within the herd.

In the Fall of 2025, the crew from Texas Tech and I took a trip from Colorado to South Dakota to Oklahoma evaluating five different cow herds. They are as follows; Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo.; DeJong Ranch, Winner, S.D.; Nagel Cattle, LLC, Springfield, S.D.; Par V Cattle, Lake City, S.D.; and Redgate Cattle, Waynoka, Okla. Together, these operations amassed right at 2,000 mature cows evaluated and scored for this research initiative.

The partial results of those visual scores are in the adjacent page in graph form and represent a cross section of the entire cow inventory we looked at. We evaluated the cows in the Fall, right at or just after weaning. The hope was to see a true estimate of body condition coming off grass. And although it is not an ideal time to score udders, we were still able to tell the difference and notate scores accordingly. What we found, and actually what I reported at the annual meeting just a few days prior to writing this article, is the cattlemen and women who represent our breed, those who calve and market MaineAnjou genetics care about the qualities that aide in longevity and production. Often Maine-Anjou is looked at as a show cattle breed, and certainly I am not taking anything away from that. But Maine-Anjou cattle have commanded and continue to

command value across the country in many different sectors of the cattle business. Our junior program is on all cylinders and it’s apparent by the largest attendance we have had to date both in cattle numbers and exhibitors. As a breed and as an Association, we are committed to that progress. However, what stood out most to me when it came to the data is that Maine-Anjou breeders are cattle producers first! They cull the junk, the bad attitudes, the poor feet, and the underperformers. They select on phenotypic quality. And although Maines can have hair, they still have the right kind of hair coat in the Summer when the days are long and hot.

We have a tremendous base of cattle that are rooted in the production factors that make operations profitable. We have breeders that care about the long-term outlook and are dedicated to seeing MaineAnjou continue to grow and flourish as a breed. It was a truly rewarding experience getting to work through a fraction of the Maine-Anjou cowherds in the center part of the country and extremely exciting to see where Maine-Anjou is headed!

I hope you’ll look through the graphs and dive further into the data. As always, don’t hesitate to call or reach out with questions. As we race toward the Fall, I look forward to the female sale finishing off 2025 and the chance to market and sell the next set of herd sire and AI sire prospects in the month of January.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN BCS & MUSCLE

Comparison between BCS and Muscle

FOOT SCORES

FREQUENTLY SiresUsed

PUREBRED MAINE-ANJOU

3/4 MAINE-ANJOU

MAINETAINER

OTHER BREED SIRES

SCC SCH 24 KARAT AN19262743

BEAST MODE CA419081

CAJS BLAZE OF GLORY SM2939840

SCBR BOARDWALK W100 CA357429

SAV BRILLIANCE 8077 AN16107774

MR HOC BROKER

BUSINESS DONE RIGHT CA382786

ANGUS 24 KARAT

ACA BEAST MODE

SIMMENTAL BLAZE OF GLORY

ACA BOARDWALK

ANGUS BRILLIANCE 807

SIMMENTAL BROKER

BUSINESS DONE RIGHT CASH ON DELIVERY

ZKCC CHOPPER 844U SM2453413

DAKOTA GOLD CA386611

WAG DRIVER 706T

SILVEIRAS EL CAPITAN 6510 AN15559384

SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035 AN13592905

GATEWAY FOLLOW ME F163 AN19334239

CASH ON DELIVER aka (C.O.D.)

SIMMENTAL CHOPPER 844U

DAKOTA GOLD

DRIVER 706T

ANGUS EL CAPITAN

FINAL ANSWER

FOLLOW ME FRONT & CENTER CA390235

FU MAN CHU CA370497

GETCHA SOME ET

FRONT & CENTER

FU MAN CHU

GETCHA SOME GCC GOLD STANDARD X615

RVAN GOOD TO GO

I AM

HI HO SILVER 15B

GOLD STANDARD

GOOD TO GO

HERE I AM

HI HO SILVER 15B HOW GREAT THOU ART

I AM HERE ET

IN GOD WE TRUST CA382787

PVF INSIGHT 0129

HAUN JESSE JAMES CA359468

MADE 2 ORDER CA369770

MEYER RANCH 734

MONOPOLY TWO

MONOPOLY FOUR

HOW GREAT THOU ART

I AM HERE

IN GOD WE TRUST

INSIGHT

JESSE JAMES

MADE 2 ORDER

RANCH 734

MONOPOLY TWO

MONOPOLY FOUR NO GUTS NO GLORY

NO GUTS NO GLORY ONE IN THE CHAMBER

COLBURN PRIMO 5153 AN18217480

FAIR RED WHITE & ROAN

SILVEIRAS STYLE 9303 AN16427563

SIMPLE MATH

WWSC SLIDER

SAV BISMARK 5682

AN15109865

WALKS ALONE CA348625

WORTH THE WAIT CA421079

ONE IN THE CHAMBER

PRIMO 5153

RED WHITE & ROAN

SILVEIRAS STYLE 9303

SIMPLE MATH

SLIDER

SAV BISMARK 5682

WALKS ALON

WORTH THE WAIT

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REGISTERING BULLS

Bulls must be sired by a) registered Maine bull, or b) registered bulls of another breed (see Adding Other Breeds Pedigrees’ above). Any bull calf registrations received after January 1, 2014 must be TH/PHA free by parents (parent testing must be on file with AMAA to be free by parents) or must be tested clean and on file with AMAA to register. Carrier bulls will only be registered as a Foundation breeding bull. The percentage is honored; however, they are not allowed to be shown. All offspring with the exception of steers will need to be tested and clean of the defect to register. Once testing has been completed the animal will then be registered at the rate based on the animals age at the time of registration.

DNA & TESTING (PARENT VERIFICATIONS)

NEW – All AI SIRES prior to registering ET or AI calves, all AI sires must have on file with the AMAA the parentage test: GGP Bovine 100K and be tested for or free by pedigree of the following genetic defects: AM, CA, NH, DD, DS, TH and PHA. This applies to all Maine-Anjou sires, commercial sires and sires registered in other breed registries. If you are unsure if your AI sire meets the testing requirements, please call our office. DNA testing results may take up to 6 weeks to be processed by the lab.

NEW – All DONOR DAMS - Prior to registering ET calves, all donor dams must have on file with the AMAA the parentage test: GGP Bovine 100K and be tested for or free by pedigree of the following genetic defects: AM, CA, NH, DD, DS, TH and PHA. This applies to all Maine-Anjou donors, commercial donors and donors registered in other breed registries. If you are unsure if your donor meets the testing requirements, please call our office. DNA testing results may take up to 6 weeks to be processed by the lab.

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REGISTRATION WORK PAYMENT UPDATE

At the recent American Maine-Anjou Association board meeting it was decided that all registration work must be paid by credit card in order to be released.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES & MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION

Memberships/Dues run from January to December of each year. 2026 Adult dues are $150 (includes magazine). 2026 Junior dues are $50 (Magazine can be ordered for an additional $40).

Note: Dues need to be current to register, transfer, sell, or show cattle.

MAPP ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

MAPP enrollment will open September 2nd and will close on Dec. 15, 2025. Reminders will sent in October 2025. To remain in the program, MAPP members must pay their dues by Jan. 1, 2026. If you have questions on MAPP, please get in touch with MaKayla Hern at makayla@amaapc.com or call the AMAA office at 816-431-9950 Ext. 4.

INVOICE AND STATMENT HISTORY:

Log into your Digital Beef account. Under the profile information are tabs that run right to left across the screen. Click on “Account.” You may view your current and past invoices by selecting “Show Invoice History.” The information listed under invoice history includes notes when work is held for payment, held for testing, and mailed. If you click “Download Work Detail” in red on the right side of the screen, it will provide your current fees charged.

DETAILED STATEMENT:

A detailed statement can be created with a date range. This is a good tool to use for tax purposes.

DONOR INVENTORY:

When cows are flushed from your herd, you

may log each donor’s dates and inventory count.

• From the left side toolbar, select “Breeding.” and then click on “Embryo Inventory”.

• Add new Embryo

• Enter the registration numbers of the dam and sire of the donor flushed.

• Enter Flush Date

• Click on “Find these”

• Enter quantity, Tank, and Canister, then click “Save Inventory.”

• When selling your inventory, click on “Breeding”.

• Select “Embryo Transfer”.

• Click on Embryo Inventory in red.

• Click on the Blue Link that says “Record Sale”.

• Enter how many embryos that were sold.

• Enter the buyer member number and date sold.

• Transfer embryos to buyer.

INCOMPLETE REGISTRATION AND PERFORMANCE DATA:

If work is submitted for weaning and yearling but not completed, AMAA will delete the entry within three business days, and the work will need to be added once the data is provided. AMAA will also delete registrations with incomplete fields such as blank dams, sires, birthdates, names, tattoos, or not owners of the dam that are entered within two weeks. The exception would be registration entries that are pending due to testing. Please be aware that once a registration has been entered and the “Validate” button is selected, it goes to the registrar to be completed, invoiced, and closed. AMAA will attempt to contact you before deleting the entry via email.

NEW MEMBERS:

All new members must choose a program when submitting a new membership. The two available programs are MAPP and Breeders Choice. More information on these two programs is available by visiting Maine-anjou. org and clicking “Member Services” and “MAPP

Agreement.” If a membership is submitted without choosing a program, the new member will be placed in the Breeders Choice program.

MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNTS

It is the AMAA policy to only share account information with those authorized on an active account, no matter the account holder’s age. The account holder must provide written permission to add a person(s) to their account to transfer and register on their behalf. Anyone not authorized to access an account will not be provided passwords or invoice information, regardless of age or relation to the account holder. The account holder can only call or e-mail the AMAA directly to remove or add any person(s) to/from their account. Any authorized person on the account can register, transfer, obtain, or change passwords once they are on the account.

HELPFUL TIPS WHEN REGISTERING:

Follow the tips below to avoid delays in your registration work during our busy season. Double-check that all blanks and information are complete before mailing or submitting online. Things most commonly missed are:

o Missing herd prefix and herd ID

o Birthdates

o Date of sale

o Name of animal

o Payment

Make sure the person registering the animal owns the dam, with the exception of ET calves. If an ET calf, make sure the donor dam has DNA verified and has been PHA & TH tested with the results on file. If you are checking on testing work, please e-mail Rylee at rylee@amaapc. com. When calling or e-mailing, please have the name and breeder number of the person submitting the work.

When registering annual active dams for performance-only animals, please submit them online if you have the capability. This will help the registrar process them tremendously.

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We appreciate you and your business and want to ensure that the registration process runs smoothly. Thank you in advance for your extra time in ensuring that all work is correct, complete, and received in a timely manner.

REGISTRATIONS:

The AMAA will assess a $5 fee for any registration work received by fax, e-mail, or mail. To avoid this fee, please log into your online Digital Beef account to complete all registration work. New forms can be downloaded from our main webpage under Digital Beef/ Registrations—Printable Forms. If you need assistance logging into your online account, please contact us at maine@amaapc.com. If work is faxed or e-mailed, it is the breeder’s responsibility to give us a follow-up phone call to ensure that the work is legible and to cover all fees.

BLOCK REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS:

Want to save on registration costs? Consider pre-paying for a block of registrations. The cost savings are as follows:

• 15 head - 12%

• 25 head - 15%

• 50 head - 20%

• 75 head - 25%

• 100 head - 30%

Blocks may only be used on animals under 13 months of age, not on steers or foundation animals. They are valid from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Any unused block registration numbers will expire. Block purchases must be pre-paid prior to registration. If you want to purchase a block, please get in touch with us at 816-431-9950 Ext. 2.

FOUNDATION ANIMALS:

Non-registered bulls and females must be entered as foundation animals prior to progeny being registered. All current “P” (performance only) cattle will be grandfathered into the program. If the sire is an AI sire and registered

at another breed association, the pedigree and testing must be on file with the AMAA. Adding a sire pedigree will be a one-time charge of $40. If the AMAA finds that another breeder has already paid for the pedigree, the $40 charge will not be applied. Dams registered at another breed association may also be added for a one-time charge of $25. See the new self-billing sheet for foundation fees.

ONLINE TRANSFERS:

When transferring an animal online, ensure there is no member number already created for the buyer. Creating more than one number for an individual creates registration problems later. If you find the buyer in the system at a different address, please notify the buyer first to confirm the address and then notify the AMAA office to update the account. It is always a good idea to search for the buyer using the search tool before doing the work; that way, if they have a different address, it is caught before entering the registration and transfer.

When creating a new profile for a buyer, please never give a junior a farm name. Please enter the junior’s name on the farm line and also as the contact.

RUSH ORDERS:

If you are selling an animal, please register and transfer it in a timely manner to avoid extra charges and assure buyers they are purchasing from a reputable businessperson. Rush work will be done in the order received; a rush fee is currently $50 (covers eight heads). No work will be released until payment is complete. Rush work is processed ahead of the regular work received in our office and mailed by regular mail within one to two business days. We will do our best to complete the rush work received in our office by 2 p.m. (Monday through Friday). There is no same-day turnaround. If the work requires a registration number only, it will still be considered a rush as we still have to process the work to obtain the number.

BULL CALF REGISTRATION:

If registering a bull calf born after Jan. 1, 2014, it must be TH/PHA free by parentage or have testing completed before registering and on file with the AMAA. Carriers will no longer be registered but may be entered as foundation animals. All progeny out of a Foundation carrier bull must be tested free of that defect before registration. The animal will not be registered if registrations are submitted before testing has been completed. Instead, the animal will be given a performance number. Once the animal has been tested, the registration will be completed at the regular rate based on the animal’s age at the time the test is completed. Once the animal has been tested, the registration may be completed at the regular rate. Please plan accordingly, as testing can take up to three or four weeks.

MAINE ANGUS PAPERS:

Digital Beef will automatically convert cow/ heifer registrations to Maine Angus if they qualify. The registrar will review all Maine-Angus bulls applied for before converting to Maine-Angus. A Maine Angus paper will be blue, with Maine Angus under the Maine logo and MaineTainer across the center of the paper. The animal can be shown as a MaineTainer if no Maine Angus division is at the show.

MAINE ANGUS REQUIREMENTS

Maine Angus refers to cattle with the following characteristics:

• The animal will have between 3/8 MaineAnjou to 5/8 Maine-Anjou blood and have between 3/8 registered Angus to 5/8 registered Angus and/or registered Red Angus blood.

• The standard is that both parents must be registered at the AMAA, American Angus Association (AAA), or Red Angus Association of America (RAAA), which will provide validated lineage.

• Qualifying cattle can have no more than 1/8 of non-registered blood or other breeds.

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• A registered Maine Angus bull must be proven free of genetic defects PHA and TH. Depending on the Maine Angus bull’s genetic makeup, the individual must also be proven free of known Angus lethal genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH, and CA) and/or known lethal Red Angus genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH, CA and OS) whether determined by pedigree or test.

• A registered Maine Angus female must be proven free of PHA and TH, whether identified by pedigree or test.

MAINE ANGUS COLOR REQUIREMENTS:

All qualifying individuals will be predominately solid black or red in color. White markings are only allowed on the underline and switch of the tail. Starting Jan. 1, 2019, all animals that have qualified and registered as Maine Angus before Jan. 1, 2019, will retain their Maine Angus papers but cannot exhibit/show in the Maine Angus division. However, these animals are eligible to show as MaineTainers.

OTHER AMAA UPDATES:

Please update any change in address, phone numbers, or e-mails with the AMAA by e-mailing us at maine@amaapc.com or logging into your online account. If you have a credit card on file and have received a new card, please make sure to call us to replace the new card on file. Credit cards are not automatically saved when paying online.

MAINE-ANJOU CATTLE FOR SALE:

Are you looking for cattle to purchase or consign? Do not forget to check out our consignment sale list at the top of the Digital Beef Cattle search screen called “Maine-Anjou Cattle for Sale.” Active breeders may use this tool to consign animals if they have a login for Digital Beef.

DNA REMINDERS

The normal Neogen lab turnaround time is approximately 3 – 4 weeks. Turnaround times are longer for multiple tests on one sample. Turnaround times may also be extended on hair samples as it is more labor intensive to process the sample. We encourage you to submit samples as quickly as you can in order to avoid testing and registration delays.

- NEW – All samples turned in on a hair card will be charged an additional $5 per sample.

- NEW – All samples that must be pulled from inventory will be charged an additional $5 per sample for the sample pull fee.

- AMAA will accept blood cards, tissue sampling units (TSU), semen straws or hair cards.

- All A.I. sires regardless of breed and/or commercial, must have DNA, TH and PHA on file prior to registering any progeny.

- All donor dams must have DNA, TH and PHA on file prior to registering their ET calves. If a donor is deceased before a sample was procured, you must DNA, TH and PHA test all ET calves in order to register them.

PAST DUE ACCOUNTS

In June 2025, the AMAA Board of Directors implemented new payment guidelines affecting account access. Moving forward, the AMAA will no longer allow users to re-enter their account if services have been rendered but remain unpaid. Once logged out, users will be required to submit payment before regaining access. To maintain uninterrupted access, you may contact Marcena Fulton to securely place a credit card on file for future billing.

RESTRICTED ANIMALS

In June 2025, the AMAA Board of Directors implemented new payment guidelines affecting account access. Moving forward, the AMAA will no longer allow users to re-enter their account if services have been rendered but remain unpaid. Once logged out, users will be required

to submit payment before regaining access. To maintain uninterrupted access, you may contact Marcena Fulton to securely place a credit card on file for future billing.

SELLERS

All sellers must have dues paid to transfer animals. The seller must sign in to authorize the animal(s) sale. The buyer’s name, address, and date of purchase must be filled out. Please ensure that the date of sale is true and correct to avoid future registration errors for the buyer. To avoid higher transfer fees, it is recommended that the seller send the transfer with payment as soon as possible. If you are unsure if your dues have been paid, please get in touch with us before sending in transfers.

JERRY D. ADAMSON

FEBRUARY 22, 1939 - SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

Jerry Daniel Adamson, age 86, of Cody, Nebraska passed away peacefully, with his wife Deloris by his side, on September 17th , 2025, at Linden Court in North Platte. He was born in Valentine, Nebraska on February 22nd 1939, as the first-born child of Emmet and Helen (Newberg) Adamson. He had one brother, Rex, and they rode horses every day to their District #88 schoolhouse. He attended his freshman year of high school at the University of Nebraska

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School of Agriculture in Curtis and attended Cody-Kilgore High School for his remaining three years, graduating in 1956. Basketball was one of his favorite sports. His senior year Jerry was named “Most Valuable Player of the Year” and his team were District Champions. He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado for six quarters where he was a member of Farmhouse Fraternity, Rodeo Club, Riding Club, and competed on the livestock judging team. During this time, he was elected vice-president of the Nebraska Junior Stock Growers Association as well as being selected their “Youth of the Year”. Jerry ‘s love of ranching and desire to continue his family’s legacy, brought him back to the ranch. On June 17th , 1960, he married Deloris Marshall (Dee) as the first wedding in the new Episcopal Church in Valentine. They celebrated their 65th anniversary this past June. Together they raised four children – Todd, Tracy, Taylor and Tanya and have been blessed with eleven grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren and counting.

Jerry appreciated good horses, exceptional cattle, Cornhusker football, a competitive game of cribbage and he had a heart for people. He loved roping of any kind and was in his element when heeling calves in the branding pen or roping steers in an arena. Each spring, after appraising his newest crop of calves, he would say with pride, “You know, I think these are the best set of calves we’ve ever raised.” A pastime Jerry shared with his father was hunting coyotes with his prized greyhounds and you were guaranteed a wild ride if you were a passenger on one of his coyote hunting escapades!

Jerry’s passion for judging and showing cattle was rewarded by winning numerous state and national awards across the country. He was asked to judge livestock in nearly every major show across the United States as well as the prestigious Canadian Western Agribition. One of his proudest accomplishments was winning every major pen of five feeder show in the nation in one year, each one a different group

of steers, which has never been duplicated yet today. He attributed much of his success in the show cattle industry to his herdsman and good friend, Keith Dusenberry. Keith and his wife Candi worked on the Rocking J Ranch for thirtytwo years along with their daughters Ardith and Aimee and Jerry thought of them as extended family.

Jerry believed in giving back to his community and was committed to youth development in livestock production. He served on the First National Bank Board of Directors for many years, was a Cherry County Commissioner for twelve years, presided over both the local fire district and the Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest Land Users Association, served on the Valentine High School Board of Education for sixteen years, as well as serving on the District #180 school board. He was a 4-H Beef Leader, and he and his wife Dee hosted college interns and judging teams from several universities to their ranch who all hoped to gain from Jerry’s comprehensive knowledge of the beef industry. He was a big promoter of Cherry County and referred to it as “God’s Own Cow Country.” On the national level, he served on the board of directors for the American Chianina Association, serving two years as chairman of the board.

Jerry’s dedication to agriculture brought numerous awards and recognition. A highlight of his accolades include being named “Top Rancher in Cherry County”, “Nebraska Cattleman of the Year”, “Outstanding Young Farmer/ Rancher in Livestock Breeding”, “University of Nebraska Block and Bridle Honoree”, elected to membership in the “Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement”, received the coveted “Commercial Producer of the Year” bestowed by the Beef Improvement Federation and was appointed an “Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska” by former governor, Kay Orr.

Jerry will be remembered for his integrity, leadership, innovative ideas in the cattle industry, mentorship of youth in agriculture, and unwavering faith in the importance of hard

work and family. His impact on ranching and agriculture in Nebraska and across the nation is lasting and his devotion to nurturing the next generation will be felt for years to come.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris, children Todd (Stacey) Adamson, Tracy (Kirk) Olson, Taylor (Kerri) Adamson and Tanya (Eric) Storer. Grandchildren - Dayna (Trey) Wasserburger, Caitlyn (Pat) Jacobson, Jayde Winkelbauer, Braden (Alyssa) Storer, Emmet Storer, Hailey Storer, Lindsay (Kelly) Taylor, J.T. Adamson, Sydney (Chadron) Coffield, Jakob (Courtney) Adamson and Payton Adamson. Great- grandchildrenWestyn, Wacey, Gwyn and Gentry Wasserburger, Sage Winkelbauer, Hazel Jacobson, Lewis and Eowyn Storer and Thane Adamson. He is also survived by his brother, Rex (Evalyn) Adamson, nephews Brad (Kim) Adamson, Bart (Kelly) Adamson, and Bret (Velda) Adamson, niece Angel (Greg) Davis and Godchildren Gordon (Lori) Coble, Ardith (Billy) Seaman, and Aimee (James) Wilkins and numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Monte Adamson, parents Emmet and Helen (Newberg) Adamson, mother and father in-law Wayne and Carrie (Wright) Marshall, step- father-in-law, Earl Schufeldt and brother-in-law, Gordon Marshall.

MAINE-ANJOU

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AMAA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

Annual dues must be paid by Dec. 31, 2025. You must be an active member of the AMAA to register and transfer cattle.

ADULT MEMBERSHIP: $150 JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP: $50

The adult membership dues include a subscription to the Voice. Enclose an additional $40 to get the Voice first class.

NATIONAL SHOWS & MEMBERSHIP DUES

**NOTE - Junior & Adult dues must be current to exhibit at any of the five national showsAmerican Royal, North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE), Cattlemen’s Congress, National Western Stock Show & Fort Worth**

2026 MAPP ENROLLMENT

Enrollment will open September 2nd and inventories will be December 15th.

Any MAPP members that do not completed their MAPP inventories by December will be removed from the program. A $50 reactivation and MAPP fee(s) must be paid to re-enter the program.

As of December 15, 2025, individuals who have not completed their 2026 MAPP inventory (Maine Anjou Performance Program) will lose account access until their herd enrollment is finalized. If you need assistance or would prefer to receive a paper copy of the inventory form, please contact MaKayla Hern. Each animal must be enrolled, disposed of, or marked exempt before account access can be restored.

RENEWAL OR NEW MEMBERSHIP-INCLUDES MAGAZINE

JUNIOR RENEWAL OR NEW JR. MEMBERSHIP-NO MAGAZINE

ONE

VOICE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION***

***PLEASE SELECT TO RECEIVE MAGAZINE BY MAIL OR EMAIL

*Steers-Add $5 to add dam pedigree from another association

*Steers-Add $5 to add dam pedigree from another association OTHER FEES FOR BOTH MAPP/BREEDERS CHOICE MEMBERS

MAINE-ANJOU

AMERICAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION STAFF

204 MARSHALL RD.

P.O. BOX 1100

PLATTE CITY, MO 64079

816-431-9950

Maine-Anjou.org maine@amaapc.com

E xecutive Vice President

Blake Nelson Blake@amaapc.com

Voice Editor/Director of Shows, Communications & Youth

L indsey Broek, Lindsey@amaapc.com

Director of Commercial Developement

Joshua Cribbs

Josh@amaapc.com

Director of Herd Book & Data Services

Marcena Fulton marcena@amaapc.com

DNA Coordinator & Member Service/Assistant Director of Shows & Events

Rylee Matheny rylee@amaapc.com

Office Assistant & MAPP

MaKayla Hern MaKayla@amaapc.com

2026 BOARD OF DIRECTOR LISTING

REGION 1

Chad Barker 16610 Elm Grove Rd.

M: (620) 255-5822

Chad.barker@nationalbeef.com

John Grauer

1200 Ganges East Rd. Shiloh, OH 44878

M: (419) 295-2535 Jgrauer86@yahoo.com

Joe Gensini 8144 Urnikis Dr. Hennepin, IL

M: (815) 343-0662 jgensini@live.com

Trae Simmons 5236 W. 900 N. Carthage, IN 46115 M: (765) 438-2312 simmonstrae@hotmail.com

REGION 2

Brian Fox 22677 180TH St. Hutchinson, MN 55350 M: (970) 313-7224 brian.m.fox@hotmail.com

Hardy O’Hara P.O. Box 991, Fort Benton, MT 59442

M: (406) 734-5252 Ohara@3rivers.net

Tara Thorson 78564 State Line Rd. Glenville, MN 56036 M: (507) 402-2503 Tbthorson1995@gmail.com

Marty Van Vliet

372 190th Ave. Otley, IA 50214 M: (641) 780-0631 blueprintcattle@yahoo.com

REGION 3

Brett Carter 11690 N. C.R. 3340 Stratford, OK 74872

M: (580) 759-9694 cartercattle03@gmail.com

Dustin Dorsey 35291 County Road 41 Eaton, CO 80615

M: (970) 217-0522 drcattle@gmail.com

Ethan Moore P.O. Box 26 Madill, OK 73446

M: (580) 795-6707 emoore@oklahomasteel.com

Nick Beauprez 11780 Mimosa Rd. Byers, CO 80103 M: (303) 880-7827 Nickabeauprez92@gmail.com

AT-LARGE

Kendall Bremer 23384 Ridge Rd. Blakesburg, IA 52536

M: (641) 799-4911 klbremer81@gmail.com

Jirl Buck 18478 Cattle Drive

Madill, OK 73446

M: (580) 795-4865 jirl@buckcattle.com

Andy Jones 1729 Van Gundy Rd. Chapin, IL 62628

M: (815) 228-7820

Jonescattlecompany@gmail.com

Heritage Road

AMERICAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME

The American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Heritage Road honors those influential individuals who have made a lasting impact on the Maine-Anjou breed. Breeding programs recognized for this distinguished honor were operations that have been pioneers and have always strived to make the next generation better for Maine-Anjou. Chosen by the AMAA Board of Directors, each operation receiving this honor has a commemorative portrait that lines the halls of AMAA so we may always honor those breeding programs who came before us and paved the way for Maine-Anjou.

2012

Sonderegger Cattle Company, Victor Carter, David & Mary Marold

Packard Cattle Company, Guthrie & Peter Packard

G&F Cattle Company, David Gilger & Calvin Fryar

2014

JB Ranch, Jerry Bogaards

2015

4J Family Partnership, Jerry & June Gibson

Nortex Farms, Dr. R.C. Norman

Flying Dutchmen Ranch, Sid & Norma DeHaan

2016

John Boddicker, AMAA Executive Vice President

2018

Ferris Ranch, Tom, Jane & Glen Ferris

2019

DeJong Ranch, Miles & Kim DeJong

Heritage Road

AMERICAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME

2020

K&A Farm, Kenny & Audrey Bremer

2021

James Farms, Larry & Helen James

2022

Blueprint Cattle Company, Tom & Marty Van Vliet, Sumner Mapes

2023

O’Hara Land & Cattle, Mike & Diana O’Hara

2024

Beauprez Land & Cattle, Mark & Lisa Beauprez

2025

DeRouchey Cattle Company, Fred & Joan DeRouchey

MAINE-ANJOU Junior Show Reports

Columbus, Ohio

Indianapolis, Indiana

Supreme Champion Female
Champion Maine-Anjou Female Brextyn Grabiel, Edison, Ohio
OHIO STATE FAIR
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Blake Herdman, Hillsboro, Ohio
Champion MaineTainer Female Cecillia Mursinna, Pleasnt Plain, Ohio
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female
Rees Toler, Rio Grande, Ohio
Champion Maine Angus Female Kinsley Moore, Oak Harbor, Ohio
Reserve Champion Maine Angus Female McKenna Miller, Carroll, Ohio
Champion Maine-Anjou Female Tyler Crowder, Attica, Ind.
INDIANA STATE FAIR
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Hogan Hendrickson, Farmland, Indiana
Reserve Supreme Overall
Champion MaineTainer Female Hogan Hendrickson, Farmland, Indiana
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Whitney Swaim, Rockville, Ind.

MAINE-ANJOU JuniorShow Reports

IOWA

Des Moines, Iowa

Springfield, Illinois

Supreme Champion Female
Champion Maine-Anjou Female Kinnick Paulsen, Preston, Iowa
STATE FAIR
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Kinley Holmes, Wellman, Iowa
Champion MaineTainer Female Wade Spencer, Logan, Iowa
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Rylee Short, Masonville, Iowa
Champion Maine Angus Female Addison Brueggeman, Lake Park, Iowa
Reserve Champion Maine Angus Female Cole Schneider, West Branch, Iowa
Reserve Supreme Overall
Champion Maine-Anjou Female McKlay Gensini, Hennepin, Ill.
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Carter Hoge, Good Hope, Ill.
Champion MaineTainer Female Ella Eathington, Avon, Ill.
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Jacqueline Schertz, El Paso, Ill.
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MAINE-ANJOU Junior Show Reports

Champion Bred & Owned Maine-Anjou Female
Kennedy Kauffman, Huntsville, Texas
TEXAS MAINE-ANJOU STATE SHOW Belton, Texas
Reserve Bred & Owned Maine-Anjou Female
Kennedy Kauffman, Huntsville, Texas
Champion Bred & Owned MaineTainer Female
Kennadi Brogdon, Waxahachie, Texas
Reserve Bred & Owned MaineTainer Female
Robert Owen Surles, Dilley, Texas
Champion Maine-Anjou Female
Kennedy Kauffman, Huntsville, Texas
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female
Kenzie Dean, Bellville, Texas
Supreme Champion Female Champion MaineTainer Female Hudson Cromwell, Abbott, Texas
Reserve Supreme Champion Female Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Grayson Gevelinger, Bulverde, Texas
Champion Bred & Owned Bull
Lynlee Surles, Dilley, Texas
Reserve Bred & Owned Bull
Walker Massar, Temple, Texas

MAINE-ANJOU Junior Show Reports

WORLD BEEF EXPO

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

TULSA

Champion Maine-Anjou Female Isaac Swenson, Rose Creek, Minn.
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Landry Tibbits, Mineral Point, Wis.
Champion MaineTainer Female Landry Tibbitts, Mineral Point, Wis.
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Cianna Diedrich, Hortonville, Wis.
STATE FAIR
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Champion Maine-Anjou Female Hudson Carter, Stratford, Okla.
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Berkley McKay, Orlando, Okla.
Third Overall Female
Champion MaineTainer Female Emory Cowley, Morrison, Okla.
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Kinsley Pike, Fairview, Okla.
Champion Maine Angus Female Maggie Griswold, Stillwater, Okla.
Reserve Champion Maine Angus Female Kamden Weatherly, Perry, Okla.

MAINE-ANJOU Junior Show Reports

AKSARBEN

Grand Island, Nebraska

Champion Maine-Anjou Female

Iowa

Third Overall Female

Champion MaineTainer Female

Lake Park, Iowa

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female

Cooper Knickman, Dunlap, Iowa

4th Overall Female

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female

Reed Pratt, Pueblo, Colo.

KEYSTON INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPO

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

3rd Overall Female

Champion Maine-Anjou Female

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female

Champion Maine Angus Female

Reserve Champion Maine Angus Female

Reserve Supreme Overall

Champion MaineTainer Female

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female

Madison Nicoletto, Moravia,
Addison Brueggeman,
Cloie Bruce, Emerson, Iowa
Braliegh Cleveringa, Alton, Iowa
Grant Rumple, Decatur, Ind.
Emily Cramer, Vanderbilt, Pa.
Hogan Hendrickson, Farmland, Indiana
Cecillia Mursinna, Pleasant Plain, Ohio

MAINE-ANJOU Open Show Reports

Champion Maine-Anjou Female Brextyn Grabiel, Edison, Ohio
OHIO STATE FAIR Columbus, Ohio
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Blake Herdman, Hillsboro, Ohio
Champion MaineTainer Female Cecilia Mursinna, Pleasant Plain, Ohio
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Brody Bolen, Ashland, Ohio
Champion Maine Angus Female Kinsley Moore, Oak Harbor, Ohio
Reserve Champion Maine Angus Female McKenna Miller, Carroll, Ohio
Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Eric Dunfee, Belmont, Ohio
Champion MaineTainer Bull HJF Horse Hay Cattle Co., Midland, Pa.
Champion Maine Angus Bull Madisen Young, Belmont, Ohio
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MAINE-ANJOU Open Show Reports

Champion Maine-Anjou Female Ava Long, Cedar, Iowa
IOWA STATE FAIR
Des Moines, Iowa
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Kannan Heindel, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Champion MaineTainer Female Callen Skalla, Bayard, Iowa
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Rylee German, Ottumwa, Iowa
Champion Maine Angus Female Asher Short, Masonville, Iowa
Reserve Champion Maine Angus Female Chloe Potter, Moulton, Iowa
Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Tyler Loudon, Creston, Iowa
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Liss Livestock, Algona, Iowa
Champion MaineTainer Bull Schrage Rice Cattle, Parkersburg, Iowa
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Bull Tyler Loudon, Creston, Iowa

MAINE-ANJOU Open Show Reports

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Champion Maine-Anjou Female
Kylee Pettigrew, Columbia City, Ind.
INDIANA STATE FAIR
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Kane Gentry, Paragon, Ind.
Champion MaineTainer Female
Layla Schwartz, Cutler, Indiana
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Spencer Goettemoeller, Winchester, Ind.
Champion MaineTainer Bull Brant Pettigrew, Columbia City, Ind.
Reserve MaineTainer Bull Nicholas Vidovich, Midland, Pa.

MAINE-ANJOU Open Show Reports

Champion Maine-Anjou Female Will Miller, Gridley, Ill.
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
Springfield, Illinois
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Kelsey Blackford, Potomac, Ill.
Champion MaineTainer Female Bronson Dorsey, Winchester, Ill.
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Koby Kearns, Winslow, Ill.
Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Jones Cattle Co., Chapin, Ill.
Reserve Maine-Anjou Bull Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross, Springfield, Mo.
Champion MaineTainer Bull Nicholas Vidovich, Midland, Pa.
WORLD BEEF EXPO
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Champion Fullblood Bull Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross, Springfield, Ill.
Reserve Champion Fullblood Bull Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross, Springfield, Ill.

MAINE-ANJOU Open Show Reports

WORLD BEEF EXPO

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Champion Maine-Anjou Female Jacob Greiman, Goodell, Iowa
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Parker Twait, Ottawa, Ill.
Supreme Open Female
Champion MaineTainer Female
Chase Harker, Hope, Ind.
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female
Landry Tibbits, Mineral Point, Wis.
Champion Maine Angus Female
Brenna Thorson, Rudolph, Wis.
Reserve Maine Angus Female Jared Radcliffe, Weston, Wis.
Champion Maine-Anjou Bull
Logan Suddeth, Steward, Ill.
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Emma Brown, Beldenville, Wis.
Third Overall Bull
Champion MaineTainer Bull Chase Harker, Hope, Ind.
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Bull Mark Preston, Reynolds, Ill.
Champion Fullblood Female Lane Rigdon, Mediapolis, Iowa

MAINE-ANJOU Open Show Reports

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Champion Maine-Anjou Female Katherine Cross, Waurika, Okla.
TULSA STATE FAIR Tulsa, Oklahoma
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Kya Rhodes, Ada, Okla.
Champion MaineTainer Female Cody Glenny, Blackwell, Okla.
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Cody Glenny, Blackwell, Okla.
Supreme Champion Bull
Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Griswold Cattle, LLC, Stillwater, Okla.
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Katherine Cross, Waurika, Okla.
Champion MaineTainer Bull Hayley Dolch, Anadarko, Okla.
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Bull Morgan Ross, Adair, Okla.

MAINE-ANJOU Open Show Reports

Keystone International Livestock Expo Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Reserve Supreme Female

Champion Maine-Anjou Female Grant Rumple, Decatur, Ind.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female Connor London, Sycamore, Pa.

Champion MaineTainer Female

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female Cecilia Mursinna, Pleasant Plain, Ohio

Champion MaineTainer Bull Karli Berkheimer, Dillsburg, Pa.

No Photo JANUARY/FEBRUARY

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Bull Nicholas Vidovich, Midland, Pa.

Hogan Hendrickson, Farmland, Ind.

DIGITAL BEEFInstructions

The American Maine-Anjou Association uses the Digital Beef registration system. Each upcoming magazine will feature frequently asked questions and how to’s when using Digital Beef.

MEMBER NUMBER

PASSWORD

ACCESS ACCOUNT/LOG IN INFORMATION

To access your account online, you must have a valid membership certificate confirming your application for an AMAA member number. Non-members will not have online access until a membership application has been submitted. To log in, enter your 6-digit AMAA Member Number (Breeder Number) and the password you created during the membership application process.

IF YOU’VE FORGOTTEN YOUR PASSWORD, YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS: CLICK “FORGOT PASSWORD” – A temporary password will be sent to the email address you provided on your membership application. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder.

Note: If your email has changed or is incorrect in our system, you cannot reset your password this way.

CONTACT AMAA – Call us at 816-431-9950 ext. 4 or email MaKayla at makayla@amaapc.com for assistance. For security purposes, password assistance will only be provided to individuals authorized on the account, regardless of the account holder’s age.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

After logging in, you may see a pop-up notification indicating that your membership dues need to be renewed.

Dues are valid from January through December, regardless of when they are paid.

Registration work will not be processed or released until all dues and account balances are paid in full.

PROFILE INFORMATION

PROFILE TYPE: Indicates the registration program selected when you became a member.

• BREEDER’S CHOICE is our standard program; registration certificates do not include EPDs (Expected Progeny Differences).

• MAPP (Maine-Anjou Performance Program): This program Includes EPDs on registration certificates. Participation requires a signed agreement on file with AMAA.

OFFICIAL PROFILE NAME: This name will appear on all registrations created or transferred to your account.

DBA (DOING BUSINESS AS): Lists the individual(s) associated with the account.

HERD PREFIX: Required to appear in at least one ear when registering a new calf with AMAA.

HOLD BRAND: If you consistently tattoo your herd prefix in one or both ears, selecting this option will automatically apply your prefix during registration.

PASSWORD: You can update or change your password by clicking the “VIEW” button.

FARM/RANCH LOGO: Add your farm or ranch logo to your account anytime by clicking “ADD RANCH LOGO.”

TABS INDICATED UNDER YOUR PROFILE INFORMATION

ADDRESS, PHONE & CONTACTS

You can update your address, phone number, and contact information anytime by clicking the pencil icon next to each section. Once you make the changes, remember to save them.

• The email listed under “ADDRESS” will be used for all AMAA communications, including invoices and general notifications.

• To authorize additional individuals to register or transfer cattle on your behalf, list them under the “CONTACTS” section.

ASSOCIATE/LINKED ACCOUNTS

If your household has multiple AMAA accounts, you can link them using the “ASSOCIATED” tab. Once accounts are linked, the Master Account Holder can manage and record information for all associated accounts in one convenient location.

To renew dues for a linked account, go to the “Associated” tab and click the “RENEW” button. This will update the dues for the selected account for the current year.

ACCOUNT INFORMATION

The Account tab provides access to your current invoice history. You can also generate a detailed or summary statement by entering a start and end date, which is helpful when preparing financial records or filing taxes.

• SHOW INVOICE HISTORY: View specific or recent invoices, descriptions of submitted work, notes on any items held for testing, and the date papers were mailed.

To view the full invoice, click on the invoice number on the screen’s left side.

PROFILE PREFERENCES

You may update your Profile Preferences at any time. If you select the option to “Pay my invoices using the credit card on file,” please note the following:

• You must contact AMAA directly to provide the credit card you wish to store.

• Credit card information is not stored in Digital Beef and will be securely saved in the Authorized.net system.

• If you make any changes to your address or email while a card is on file, you must notify AMAA so your billing information can be updated accordingly.

Once a credit card is stored on your account, all registration charges will automatically be billed to that card. However, the account holder must manually activate membership dues before AMAA applies the charge.

HERD INVENTORY INFORMATION

All active animals in your herd will be listed here. Any blank box under WEANING, YEARLING, SCAN, OR DNA indicates that data has not yet been entered for that category.

If a box does not appear, the animal is not yet old enough for that specific data entry.

While Weaning and Yearling data are not required for registration, members enrolled in the MAPP program are encouraged to enter this information to ensure the most accurate EPDs, which are valuable for making informed breeding decisions.

SAVED & INCOMPLETE WORK

If you have saved the registration work, the work order will be listed under this tab.

WORK QUEUES & DATA ENTRY GUIDELINES

When you select options on this screen, they will appear as “QUEUED.” A second step is required to complete the process. To finish your entries:

• Navigate to Work Queues in the left-side menu.

• Select Birth Recording to return to and complete any saved work.

DATA ENTRY TIME FRAMES

• Weaning Data: Can be entered when the calf is 100 to 270 days old.

• Yearling Data: Can be added between 300 and 470 days of age.

• Scan Data: Must be completed between 320 and 440 days of age and submitted to AMAA directly by the company that performed the scan.

TRANSFERS & DISPOSALS QUEUED

To complete work related to an animal transfer or disposal, please select either the “ TRANSFER ” option or the appropriate “DISPOSAL STATUS ” option.

After logging into your account, you will see a work menu bar on the left side of the screen.

To start registering calves, click on “RECORDING” and then select “REGISTER CALVES” This section registers Heifers, Bulls, Cows, and Steers.

If the animal is registered, you will select “TRANSFER” from the left tool bar.

AMAA REGISTRATION QUESTIONS?

MARCENA FULTON, DIRECTOR OF HERD BOOK & DATA SERVICEES

Marcena@amaapc.com (816) 431-9950 EXT. 2

RYLEE MATHENY, DNA COORDINATOR

Rylee@amaapc.com — (816) 431-9950 EXT. 1

MAKAYLA HERN, MEMBER SERVICES

Makayla@amaapc.com — (816) 431-9950 EXT. 4

FAQ

CAN I REGISTER A PHA OR TH CARRIER BULL

The American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) does not permit the registration of a PHA or TH carrier bull into the breed registry. The AMAA DOES allow a PHA or TH carrier bull to have a “F” number, which places that animal into the Foundation category. This allows the breeder to use the bull, and if the progeny tests clean they will recieve the Maine-Anjou influence from the origianal carrier sire.

For Example: If you have a Foundation registered 1/2-blood Maine-Anjou bull and you breed him to commercial cows and the resulting progeny are clean of PHA & TH, you could reigster those progeny as 1/4 Maine-Anjou.

CAN I REGISTER A PHA OR TH CARRIER FEMALE

Yes. the AMAA does allow carrier females to be registered. However, if those carrier Maine-Anjou females are used to make Maine Angus cattle, the progeny are required to be tested and clean in order to be registered as a Maine Angus. We do no allow Maine Angus females to be PHA or TH carries.

WHAT IS THE LOWEST PERCENTAGE WE WILL RECOGNIZE IN THE REGISTRY

1/4 by fraction only, not percentage.

DOES THE AMAA ALLOW OTHER BREEDS TO BE REGISTERED INTO THE MAINE-ANJOU

HERDBOOK

Yes. The AMAA will allow Non-Maine-Anjou parents to the herd book. Specific genetic testing may be required.

WHAT TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR AN AI SIRE

All AI SIRES prior to registering ET or AI calves, all AI sires must have on file with the AMAA the parentage test: GGP Bovine 100K and be tested for or free by pedigree of the following genetic defects: AM, CA, NH, DD, DS, TH and PHA. This applies to all Maine-Anjou sires, commercial sires and sires registered in other breed registries. If you are unsure if your AI sire meets the testing requirements, please call our office. DNA testing results may take up to 6 weeks to be processed by the lab.

WHAT TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR A DONOR DAM

All DONOR DAMS - Prior to registering ET calves, all donor dams must have on file with the AMAA the parentage test: GGP Bovine 100K and be tested for or free by pedigree of the following genetic defects: AM, CA, NH, DD, DS, TH and PHA. This applies to all Maine-Anjou donors, commercial donors and donors registered in other breed registries. If you are unsure if your donor meets the testing requirements, please call our office. DNA testing results may take up to 6 weeks to be processed by the lab.

HOW LONG DOES TESTING TAKE

Testing, typically, takes 4-6 weeks once samples reach the lab.

HOW DO I KNOW THE RESULTING PERCENTAGES OF MY MAINE-ANJOU OFFSPRING

A percentage upgrading chart can help you determine the percentage of your animal.

HOW DO I DISTINGUISH BETWEEN A HIGH MAINE, MAINETAINER AND MAINE ANGUS

Maine-Anjou - 3/4 and up. Brown paper.. MaineTainer - 1/4-5/8. Green paper. Maine Angus - 3/8-5/8. Blue paper.

WHAT ARE THE MAINE ANGUS QUALIFICATIONS

Maine Angus refers to cattle with the following characteristics:

• The animal will have between 3/8 Maine-Anjou to 5/8 Maine-Anjou blood and have between 3/8 registered Angus to 5/8 registered Angus and/or registered Red Angus blood.

• Both parents must be registered at the AMAA, AAA or RAAA to confirm lineage.

• Qualifying cattle can have no more than 1/8 of non-registered blood or other breeds.

• A registered Maine Angus bull must be proven free of genetic defects PHA and TH. Depending on the Maine Angus bull’s genetic makeup, the individual must also be proven free of known Angus lethal genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH and CA) and/or known lethal Red Angus genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH, CA and OS) whether determined by pedigree or test.

• A registered Maine Angus female must be proven free of PHA and TH, whether identified by pedigree or test.

MAINE ANGUS COLOR STANDARDS

All qualifying individuals will be predominately solid black or red in color. White markings are only allowed on the underline and switch of the tail. Feet and legs must be solid black or red.

• NOTE: All Maine Angus animals that do not meet the color requirment, but were registered prior to Jan. 1, 2019, will retain their Maine Angus papers. They will not be able to exhibit/show in the Maine Angus division, but are still eligible to show as MaineTainers.

• If an animal is registered Maine Angus, but is found to not meet the color requirements, they will be reverted to a MaineTainer registration.

MAINE-ANJOU Junior Update

KENNEDY LOCKHART

REGION 3

2025-2026 AJMAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Parker Lockhart, Oklahoma

Vice President - Kendall Leonhard, Indiana

Secretary - Joanie Vance, New Mexico

REGION 1

Ava Thomason, Arkansas

Emma Yochum, Ohio

REGION 2

Maddix Small, Kansas

Regan Ringkob, South Dakota

REGION 3

Kennedy Lockhart, Oklahoma

AT-LARGE

Kelton Arthur, Oklahoma

AJ Pospichal, Nebraska

Carlie Shenefield, Florida

2025-2026 ROYALTY QUEEN

Emma McClain, Oklahoma

PRINCESS

Allie Enlow, Oklahoma

Hadley Brown, Iowa

Hello everyone! I’m so excited to share a quick update and some exciting things on the horizon. My name is Kennedy Lockhart, and I’ve had the absolute pleasure of serving on the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) Junior Board as your Region 3 Director. Being part of this incredible group has been one of the most rewarding experiences; from collaborating with some of the most dedicated and talented people I’ve ever met, to seeing firsthand how much passion and energy our community pours into every livestock event, fundraiser, and other social opportunity we host.

When I first joined the junior board, I was eager to contribute, but had no idea how much I would learn along the way. Whether it’s helping plan events, supporting our members, or brainstorming new ideas to engage the community, every encounter and discussion reminds me just how special this organization is. The camaraderie, teamwork, and shared enthusiasm are contagious, and they’re what make our board so effective and fun to be part of.

Now, as we turn the corner into fall, there’s a lot to be excited about! One of our key focuses

This annual initiative is not only a major fundraiser, but also a fantastic opportunity for local businesses, families, and supporters to show off their operations and get involved. The ads help fund the Maine-Anjou breeds unrivaled junior national and other events that keep our exhibitors excited throughout the year. If you haven’t already, now’s the time to reach out to be potential advertisers, every sale truly makes a difference!

Whether you’re helping with ad sales, spreading the word about our upcoming shows, or simply showing up to become involved in the breed or with the MaineAnjou breeder every bit of support counts. Together, we’re not just putting on shows, we’re building community, celebrating success, and continuing a legacy that means so much to so many.

Thank you all for being part of this journey and for making our organization such an incredible and successful place. Here’s to a fantastic fall season full of hard work, handshakes, and unforgettable memories!

JULY 21-24, 2026

MAINE-ANJOU

Index of Advertisers

Fort Worth Stock Show Entry Deadline

Beauprez Land & Cattle Online Female Sale

National Western Entry Deadline

Cattlemen’s Congress Entry Deadline

The Cowboy Kind 7th Annual Production Sale

Griswold Cattle, LLC, The Classic

Griswold Cattle, LLC, The Classic

Southern Integrity Online Sale

Wilson Cattle Company Bred Heifer & Cow Sale

The Maine Exchange at Cattlemen’s Congress

Dateline

Nov. 15, Fort Worth, Texas

Nov. 23, Byers, Colo.

Nov. 20, Denver, Colo.

Nov. 25, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Dec. 6, Genoa, Neb.

Dec. 19, Stillwater, Okla.

Dec. 20, Stillwater, Okla.

Dec. 21, Stillwater, Okla.

Dec. 27, Miles, Iowa

Jan. 10, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Sale Jan. 10, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Power In the Pens Maine-Anjou

Duello Cattle Co., Western Elite

Nagel Cattle Company 32nd

Iowa

THIS CH NGES EVERYTHING

FRIDAY DEC 12TH

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