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Proposed Rule Changes to ACA written incorrectly. The maximum percentage Rules of Registration of “Other” breeds, in addition to Chianina
The ACA Board of Directors has proposed and Angus must be less than 6.25%…not the following rule changes for the Rules of 6.25%. Registration. The first reading was held at the
Proposed rule will be struck: All ACA will mean that cows that are 15 years old and
Implication: This rule was originally September 2020 board meeting in Platte Rule X.B.1. CHIFORD Replace “6.25%” City. with “6.249%” Proposed rule will now read: Any mating Rule VIII.C.1. Insert “AI” between “all” between two parents registered in the ACA and “ACA”. Registry which results in offspring that meet
Proposed rule will now read: All AI ACA the ACA Registry requirements under Rule registered bulls born after January 1, 2017 II, Section C, Article 2. Hereford or Polled must be DNA parent verified before their Hereford x CAX, Chianina or Chiford results in progeny can be registered. a Chiford if mating results in an offspring who
Implication: Approving this rule change has 6.249% or less of any breed, Commercial, will mean that ACA bulls used naturally as or “other”, besides Chianina or Hereford. well as bulls from other breeds will NOT Implication: This rule was originally need to be DNA parent verified before their written incorrectly. The maximum percentage progeny can be registered. of “Other” breeds, in addition to Chianina Rule VIII.C.2. Strike the rule. 6.25%.
registered natural calves born after January Egg Extravaganza – Postponed 1, 2019 out of a cow that is fifteen years of Due to COVID regulations at the NAILE, the age or older at birth of the calf must be DNA Egg Extravaganza event planned for there parent verified. has been postponed. Please watch for more
Implication: Approving this rule change information on plans for this exciting event. older will not need to be DNA parent verified Cattlemen’s Classic Selected as in order to register their progeny. Alternate Location for NWSS Rule X.B.1. CHIANGUS Replace “6.25%” Board of Directors met via conference call with “6.249%” Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 to discuss an alter-
Proposed rule will now read: Any mating native show location for the postponed 2021 between two parents registered in the ACA National Western Stock Show. Registry which results in offspring that meet Per board action, the ACA selected the Catthe ACA Registry requirements under Rule tlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City as the II, Section C, Article 1. CAX x any Chiangus location for an alternate show location for the results in a Chiangus if mating results in postponed 2021 NWSS shows. The ACA will an offspring who has 6.249% or less of continue with the same events and shows any breed, Commercial, or “other”, besides as planned for the National Western Stock Chianina or Angus. Show, which will include open and junior
and Hereford must be less than 6.25%…not The American Chianina Association (ACA) 8 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 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.
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.
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Directors Elected to ACA Board
Each year the membership of the American Chianina Association elects 4 members to serve on the board of directors. Nominations are due September 15 of each year and ballots are mailed to every active adult member on October 1 when an election is necessary.
This year, there were 4 qualifying nominations for 4 positions, therefore, no election is necessary and no ballots will be mailed to members. The 4 nominees will take office during the ACA Annual Meeting and Board Meeting to be held virtually this year the first part of December. Information regarding those events will be sent to our active memberships soon.
Elected this year for 3 year terms are:
Ryan Dunklau – Northwest Director
Andy Higgins – Southeast Director
Justin Tracy – At Large Director
Keith Schrick – At Large Director
Membership Requirement to Register Cattle
Effective Sept. 1, 2020, anyone registering cattle with the ACA must be an active member. There will no longer be non-member fees. If you are not an active member when you register, you will automatically be charged a membership renewal or new membership fee.
If you have questions, please contact the ACA office.
ACA Releases Redesigned Website
The ACA website got a redesign and is now live and active. We hope this website is easier for our membership to utilize and that you find it helpful and informative. If you have any questions, please contact your staff.
Submit Upcoming Sales & Events
Do you have an upcoming sale or event that needs to be listed on the ACA upcoming events? Send this info to Heather at heather@ chicattle.org and we will add it to our upcoming events listing in the ACJ as well as on the website. This is a free service to our members. Don’t miss out.
Photos Needed for Breed Promotion
The ACA is in need of current photos to use for breed promotion throughout various publications, brochures and other media. While you are out in your pastures, take some photos of your cattle and email to Heather at heather@chicattle.org. We need photos of bulls, females, calves, herds, feedlot photos, kids working with their calves and more. The options are endless. Thanks for your assistance is helping us promote this breed we all love.
The ACA Annual Membership Meeting is going Virtual!
Due to circumstances at the NAILE and the need to limit attendees, in person meetings are not allowed. Therefore, the ACA Board of Directors decided to move the Annual Membership Meeting to a Live Zoom format. The meeting will be on Thursday, December 10 at 7:30 pm CST.
All active members with an email address on file will receive an email with the link to the meeting. We will also share the link on the ACA website.
