American Aberdeen Association News...

BUY REGISTERED AMERICAN ABERDEEN CATTLE
Registered American Aberdeen cattle are backed by good record keeping and, in the case of fullbloods, mandatory parentage verification. Registered American Aberdeen cattle and “registerable” cattle are two very different things. The owner of the dam of American Aberdeen cattle at the time a calf is born is the only person who can complete the registration process on that calf (except an embryo transplant calf produced from a purchased embryo where you will need the flush report to register the calf). Their record keeping and ownership of the parent entitle them to this privilege. Important details such as birth date, tattoo, sire and dam are the responsibility of the breeder to maintain and record. A buyer of unregistered cattle cannot register the cattle after buying them. Buyers unsure of the parentage of their “registerable Aberdeens” cannot prove their parentage by DNA testing.

Before you buy American Aberdeen cattle, be sure their registration is complete. You can view all registered American Aberdeen cattle on our website, in the herdbook section. The seller should transfer the registration papers to you, at their expense, after you have made payment.”

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR BOARD POSITION
Nominations are now open for a position on the AAA Board of Directors.

Important Dates:
Deadline to send in your nomination – September 1, 2019. Send nominations to nominationcommittee@americanaberdeen.com.
Download the AAA Conflict of Interest Policy and Code of Ethics Form.
A biography, head shot and paperwork (including Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics form) are due by October 1, 2019. 
Ballots go out November 1, 2019.

NEW! ABERDEEN PREMIUM BEEF

The American Aberdeen Association is pleased to announce an exciting new program to help extend and capture the value of Aberdeen-bred feeder cattle—Aberdeen Premium Beef.

In partnership with IMI Global, this new age and source verification program will help seedstock and commercial cattlemen document and encourage the use of Aberdeen genetics. IMI Global will verify calves that are sired by registered Full Blood, Moderator or Aberdeen Plus bulls that have DNA samples on file with the American Aberdeen Association.

For seedstock producers, this is an opportunity to continue to expand the value and influence of American Aberdeen genetics in the commercial marketplace. American Aberdeens check all the boxes for both the large-scale rancher and small-acreage farmer—easy-calving, good natured, low maintenance, and feed efficient with excellent taste, texture and tenderness characteristics. Aberdeens also attract grass-fed and feedlot buyers with their ability to quickly finish with exceptional ribeye area per hundred pounds of body weight—translating to high yielding, high quality, high value beef carcasses.

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COMMITTEES
There are several committees with meeting minutes posted. Stay up to date with what’s happening. Committees are located under the “About” link.

LATEST AAA BOARD MEETING MINUTES
See all AAA Board Meeting Minutes here.

Board Meeting Minutes June 18, 2019