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Now streaming-season 2 of the Charolais USA Podcast!

New episodes include:
    *Kelli Retallick-Riley, AICA Genetic Consultant-Your EPD Questions, Answered
    *Dennis Metzger, Metzger Marketing-Summer Video Auction Report & Getting More Value for Char-sired Feeder Cattle
    *Hadley Schotte, AICA Field Representative-Planning for Success, a Roadmap to a Production sale
    *Cody Beck, AICA Field Representative-Bull Buyer Customer Service Strategies

Stream on your favorite audio platform, or click here to listen in:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4y5Ln2uz53Z2EXdnbv5oEL

Whether you're a seasoned breeder or new to raising Charolais cattle, connecting with bull buyers is key to your success. Join this webinar to understand what matters to bull buyers in 2024, and how to position your operation for success. We will highlight AICA Bull Buyer Market Research, practical strategies in beef industry media, and how to communicate the value of your breeding philosophies to potential buyers.

Date: Thursday, September 12
Time: 1 pm CST

Register for free here: https://bit.ly/4cA3OjZ

Are you selling Charolais beef directly to consumers? Thinking about getting started?

Marketing is key to building a sustainable direct-to-consumer beef business, but it doesn’t have to be complex.

Join David Bisek from the American International Charolais Association in our Build Your Beef Brand webinar, where you'll discover essential strategies to grow a direct-to-consumer beef business. Learn how to connect with today’s beef consumers, share your unique story, and keep customers coming back.

Access the recording and toolkit here: https://bit.ly/46YHZJr

Below are highlights of discussion items, further updates and full minutes can be found in the June/July issue of the Charolais Journal. Click here to view the summary.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website, CharolaisBeef.com, dedicated to showcasing the excellence of Charolais-influenced beef. The site offers comprehensive education on the Charolais breed, highlighting its unique characteristics and benefits. It also includes a directory to help consumers locate Charolais beef near them.

This initiative signifies the first step in AICA's strategy to enhance consumer awareness and demand for Charolais genetics in retail and restaurant sectors.

Additionally, we have launched social media channels on Facebook Charolais Beef and Instagram @charolaisbeef to engage directly with consumers about Charolais beef. This reflects our commitment to strengthening the market presence of Charolais genetics.

We invite you to explore and learn more here: charolaisbeef.com

The September 2024 Genetic Evaluation has been released. AICA is releasing genetic evaluations nine times annually – January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December. August 1 is the data and genomic submission deadline for the September 2024 EPD release.
Click here for current EPDs, breed averages and more.

If you have questions, please contact Maggie Smithee @ 816-464-2474 x401 or msmithee@charolaisusa.com.

The American-International Charolais Association and the Canadian Charolais Association are pleased to announce release of a genomically enhanced international genetic evaluation. The July 2023 North American Charolais Evaluation represents a historic step in a combined AICA/CCA genetic evaluation. The results of this work are Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) and accuracies that are directly comparable in Charolais cattle between both the USA and Canada. Click here for information on the North American Charolais Evaluation.

All DNA tests processed at Neogen as of January 1, 2023 will reflect this pricing structure: 100K - $40/sample (blood, semen, TSU sample), $45 (hair) additional tests available include: Horned/Polled - $20 or Bovine Progressive Ataxia (BPA) - $5.

Click here for current AICA Fee Sheet

*Updated with AICA Management Plan adopted by Board of Directors 10-20-22. To learn more about Progressive Ataxia (PA), the AICA’s response plan, testing requirements, and plans for recording and communicating test results,  click here.

As of January 1, 2022, AICA fees will increase as noted below. Click Here to view the workorder reflecting the new fee schedule. If you have membership, registration, or transfer questions, please contact Maggie Smithee @ 816-464-2474 x401 or msmithee@charolaisusa.com.

Purebred, Percentage & Charbray Registrations	Member	Non-Member
0-4 months of age	$16	$32
5-12 Months	$22	$44
13-24 Months	$38	$76
Over 24 Months	$50	$100

18 months of age and older with inventory returned before April 1	$16
18 months of age and older with inventory returned between April 2 to April 30	$22
18 months of age and older with inventory returned after May 1	$36

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! 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.