HEADQUARTERS American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Mission Statement The AMAA will promote Maine-Anjou genetics that provide superior, value added performance, docility and carcass excellence for the beef industry, while also providing expanded membership services for adult and junior members.
Current EPD Profile (Active) MaineTainer Sires MaineTainer Dams Maine-Anjou Sires Maine-Anjou Dams
CE 6.8 7.0 6.8 6.9
BW 1.6 1.6 2.0 2.0
WW 42.1 43.3 45.1 46
YW 54.2 56.1 58 59.3
MCE 0.8 1.2 2.0 2.1
MM 16.4 16.8 18.7 18.6
MWW 37.3 38.3 41.1 41.5
CW 4.6 5.7 7.3 8.2
FT -0.06 -0.07 -0.05 -0.05
REA 0.35 0.38 0.31 0.30
MARB 0.00 0.00 -0.04 -0.03
%RT 0.61 0.67 0.53 0.50
by Blake Nelson, executive vice president Greetings, Spring weather has quickly reached us here in Missouri. We have received some much needed rain and the grass is growing. I believe that as agriculturists we have a deeper appreciation for moisture and the weather than others. Despite the current situation or markets, the witnessing of new growth with new crops, both animals and plants, give us hope and something to look forward to. The spring has been rough on cattlemen, from the tough cattle markets to the wildfires that our fellow ranchers have faced. I believe that our faith and instilled persevering attitude are unmatched by the general population. These are just some of things that make me thankful to be a part of this community and industry. The no quit attitude has been proven time and time again in agriculture and I believe that we are facing some of 8
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those times in the cattle business right now. When things get tough and money is tighter the market becomes more competitive and the motivation to gain market share is a must. As Maine-Anjou enthusiasts we have to continue for improvement to sustain and potentially grow our presence when these tougher conditions present themselves. We have to re-establish our identity and prove how we can help ranchers bottom-line. We can tell folks this, but having proof in black and white is what will be invaluable. Although our cattle have a lot of strengths the ability of Maine-Anjou to compliment the majority of the US cowherd with added carcass cutability and feed efficiency are two of our major attributes that we are focused on. We can improve efficient production of the end product extremely well. Over the past year, I have written
about some of the programs that have been set in motion to prove what Maine-Anjou brings to the table. Your AMAA Board and staff have set some broad goals and we continue to set new ones as we work toward bringing more Maine genetics into the mainstream of the beef cattle industry. As you all know, the beef industry is a very competitive market and all the breeds are trying to establish their value and identity within this industry. We have analyzed where we are and have set initial goals to where we want to be. Now we have to put the plan into action. I would like to give you some updates on some of our projects. Maine Max Bull Test There were 35 head of Maine or MaineTainer bulls that were tested. Our average daily gain for the group was right at 4.0 lbs./day. The sale average was $2,100 and bulls went to Kansas, Texas, Missouri,