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2021 Annual Membership Meeting and Spring Board of Directors Meeting will be held in person with virtual options March 28-29 at the Hilton Kansas City Airport, Kansas City, Mo. All Spring Committee Meetings will be held virtually and scheduled mid-March. Click here for more details.

The March 2021 Genetic Evaluation has been released. AICA is releasing genetic evaluations six times annually. April 1 is the data and genomic submission deadline for the May 2021 EPD release. For current breed averages, tables and animal search, click here. The July 2020 AICA National Cattle Evaluation update is the first udder quality EPD release since the AICA research was reported in 2018. The udder and teat EPDs can be accessed as part of the AICA Database Search, click here. CharAdvantage is an IMI Global age, source and genetic certification program designed to add more value to Charolais-influenced feeder cattle. By enrolling in this program, you receive source, age and genetic verification in the calf crop that you are currently marketing. Click here to learn more! Only 15 complete series left! Limited prints of each painting available. Image area of 14.5” x 18.5,” ideal for 20” x 24” frame. $150/print or $600 for entire series. Payable to ACF, includes shipping. Proceeds benefit the American Charolais Foundation – Youth & Education. To order, contact Kaitlyn Chism, 816-464-2474 ext. 201, kchism@charolaisusa.com. Learn how to utilize the AICA Sire Selector Tool by viewing this instructional video. The AICA Sire/Dam Selector Tool aims to identify genetics according to EPDs, TSI index and additional search parameters available.

Click here to use the AICA Sire Selector  

Charolais breeders have done a great job of creating cattle with the genetic potential to get big and put on pounds. That’s good for us. We’re in the business of selling beef!” Todd Sigmon, operations manager for Dinklage Feedyards in Nebraska and Colorado, depends on Charolais and Charolais-cross cattle.