Use the Basic Registration Form to register animals individually without weights. Be sure to use the appropriate codes listed in the instructions.
This form allows for registration of multiple calves and submitting weaning data all at once. Performance data should be submitted in contemporary groups. Be sure to use the appropriate codes listed in the instructions.
Utilize this sheet to turn in weight data. Actual weaning weights should be taken between 140 and 270 days of age. Yearling weights must be taken at least 70 days after the weaning weigh date. Actual yearling weights should be taken between 270 and 430 days of age.
Include this fee sheet with any paperwork submitted to AICA. All Registration Department fees are listed including – animal registrations, transfers, enrollment programs and memberships.
In order to create a DNA kit, AICA needs the animal’s registration number or P number (not fully registered number), and barcodes if applicable (applies to blood and tissue samples) as the kits are specific to the animal. Please indicate which tests you would like ran on the samples, 100K (includes parentage and genomically enhanced EPDs) must be ran, other options are Horned/Polled and Bovine Progressive Ataxia. DNA kits can be mailed or emailed to you. Please allow 4-6 weeks for testing. Contact AICA with all questions regarding all your DNA work questions.
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Use of an out-of-herd sire will require a signing to register calves at AICA. Electronic signatures can be transferred utilizing AICA’s Online Registration System.
Active/Adult and junior memberships can be obtained for the American-International Charolais Association or American-International Junior Charolais Association respectively. AICA dues must be current to participate in inventory programs and receive member pricing within the Registration Department.
The codes list includes disposal, breeding and management codes that are to be used on AICA Registration Forms.