Bulletin Proposed Rule Changes to ACA Rules of Registration
The ACA Board of Directors has proposed the following rule changes for the Rules of Registration. The first reading was held at the September 2020 board meeting in Platte City. Rule VIII.C.1. Insert “AI” between “all” and “ACA”. Proposed rule will now read: All AI ACA registered bulls born after January 1, 2017 must be DNA parent verified before their progeny can be registered. Implication: Approving this rule change will mean that ACA bulls used naturally as well as bulls from other breeds will NOT need to be DNA parent verified before their progeny can be registered. Rule VIII.C.2. Strike the rule. Proposed rule will be struck: All ACA registered natural calves born after January 1, 2019 out of a cow that is fifteen years of age or older at birth of the calf must be DNA parent verified. Implication: Approving this rule change will mean that cows that are 15 years old and older will not need to be DNA parent verified in order to register their progeny. Rule X.B.1. CHIANGUS Replace “6.25%” with “6.249%” Proposed rule will now read: Any mating between two parents registered in the ACA Registry which results in offspring that meet the ACA Registry requirements under Rule II, Section C, Article 1. CAX x any Chiangus results in a Chiangus if mating results in an offspring who has 6.249% or less of any breed, Commercial, or “other”, besides Chianina or Angus. Implication: This rule was originally
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written incorrectly. The maximum percentage of “Other” breeds, in addition to Chianina and Angus must be less than 6.25%…not 6.25%. Rule X.B.1. CHIFORD Replace “6.25%” with “6.249%” Proposed rule will now read: Any mating between two parents registered in the ACA Registry which results in offspring that meet the ACA Registry requirements under Rule II, Section C, Article 2. Hereford or Polled Hereford x CAX, Chianina or Chiford results in a Chiford if mating results in an offspring who has 6.249% or less of any breed, Commercial, or “other”, besides Chianina or Hereford. Implication: This rule was originally written incorrectly. The maximum percentage of “Other” breeds, in addition to Chianina and Hereford must be less than 6.25%…not 6.25%.
Egg Extravaganza – Postponed
Due to COVID regulations at the NAILE, the Egg Extravaganza event planned for there has been postponed. Please watch for more information on plans for this exciting event.
Cattlemen’s Classic Selected as Alternate Location for NWSS
The American Chianina Association (ACA) Board of Directors met via conference call Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 to discuss an alternative show location for the postponed 2021 National Western Stock Show. Per board action, the ACA selected the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City as the location for an alternate show location for the postponed 2021 NWSS shows. The ACA will continue with the same events and shows as planned for the National Western Stock Show, which will include open and junior
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Chianina and Chiangus Shows. The shows will be on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Junior Show is scheduled for Noon with the Open Show to follow at 2 p.m. Location of the shows will be the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Okla. Entries are due Nov. 20. Entries must be made online. Look for more information in this issue.
-C- The Difference Sale Planned for Cattlemen’s Congress The ACA will conduct the -C- The Difference sale on January 10, 2021 at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. Consignments are now being accepted for the live auction sale. Please contact Dustin Hurlbut at 605380-8052 if you are interested in consigning a live or genetic lot. Consignments are due Nov. 1. Photos and information for the sale catalog must be submitted by Nov. 15.
Chianina & Chiangus Shows Offered at The NebraskaN
The NebraskaN Livestock Show will have junior and open Chianina & Chiangus Shows at their show in Grand Island, Neb. Shows are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 22. Check their website for more information.
ACA DNA Department Now Operational
ACA members may now process all DNA through the ACA. Members should contact the office to request supplies before submitting DNA through DigitalBeef. Instructions on how to submit DNA may be found on the ACA website under the Genetics/Testing tab. For more information, please contact Jennifer or Cheryl at the ACA office.
