Vol 2, No. 26

Complete your Fall CAR Enrollments before JULY 1st.

Complete Your Enrollment Early and Save Money. For herds enrolled in the Complete Animal Recording Program (Standard Herds) there are two inventory periods, Spring and Fall calving herds.

Fall Herd enrollment became active on May 1, 2021 and for those members who activate and enroll their cows by June 30, 2021 benefit with a $27 enrollment fee, a savings over previous years.

Fall Herd Enrollment Fee Schedule
• $27 if enrolled before July 1
• $33 if enrolled between July 1 and August 31
• $36 if enrolled between August 1 and August 31
• $39 if enrolled between September 1 and September 30
• $42 if enrolled between October 1 and December 31
Invoices to be paid prior to the last day of the following month or fees
increase by $3 for each month past due.

Register Calves Early and Save Money

For herds enrolled in the Verified Herd program and ET calves register those calves by 365 days of age and save on registration fees.

0 - 365 Days of Age or Less $55
366 - 540 Days of Age $60
541 - 720 Days of Age $65
721 Days of Age and Older $70

Steps to Submitting Performance Data – #8
Continuation of Inputting Calf Data in Birth Recording Table (Click screenshot thumbnails to enlarge):

EID: Electronic Identification tag number. Enter the number assigned to the EID tag, if used.

Barcode: Sample barcode. If you have already obtained a DNA sample for the calf to submit for parent verification or other genetic testing, you can enter the unique barcode number printed on the hair or blood card, or the Tissue Sampling Unit vial here. If not, this can be entered later in the DNA Order Request form.

Disposal: Calf Status. Defaults to ‘Active’. If animal is inactive, and may have died on arrival or pre-weaning, select the most appropriate status for the calf from the dropdown menu. If a dam lost a calf on arrival or it may have died pre-weaning, the calf will need to be reported as this information will also be used in generating EPDs for the dam.

Season: Code used to identify the 90-day calving window. This will autofill based on the calf’s birthdate once you have completed and ‘Validated’ the birth recording information.

Premise/Pasture: Location of the dam at calving. Defaults to ‘Default Pasture’. If additional Pasture Groups have been created, select the most appropriate Premise/Pasture from the dropdown menu.

Learn More About Expected Progeny Differences
Trait descriptions, how to read EPD, information on accuracy, percentile rank tables and guidelines for the publication of EPD are all available, simply follow this link. https://wagyu.org/members/gene...

2021 AWA Annual General Membership Meeting and Conference

The Annual General Membership and Conference for the American Wagyu Conference is only a few months away. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2021 AGM & Conference will be available in the coming weeks. Your financial support of the AWA is an important part for the success of the annual conference and promotion of the Wagyu breed in America!

AWA Adjustable Ball Caps Now Available

Whether you’re interested in something for yourself or a gift for your customers, we have several items to choose from including our new adjustable ball caps in three different colors for $20 each! With each purchase you are helping support your association and proudly support this great Wagyu breed.

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We make lots of memories with family, friends and Wagyu cattle! What activities have you been up to on the farm? Send us a picture and we will chose one to feature in an upcoming newsletter!

Advertise with the AWA

The American Wagyu Association offers many ways members can advertise their genetics and products through AWA services. These include Face Book, Premium Advertising Page, eBlasts, Classifieds, the Annual Breeders Guide and other opportunities. Contact the AWA office for more information or visit wagyu.org/members/advertising-services

AWA Calendar

April 1, 2021 – Annual Membership Renewal – Late Fees Apply
May 1, 2021 – CAR Fall Enrollment Starts
June 30, 2021 – CAR Fall Enrollment Deadline – Fees Increase July 1
September 23 - 25, 2021 – Annual General Meeting and Conference, Fort Collins, CO

Upcoming Member Events

June 26, 2021 – Studwagyuauction.com – The June Select Sale – Online Auction
July 17/18, 2021 – Studwagyuauction.com – The Intl. Mid Summer Classic – Online Worldwide Event
August 21, 2021 – Elite Wagyu Sale - Salado, TX
August 23-27 – Triple Crown Steak Challenge: Send in your Steaks
Oct. 2, 2021 – Joseph Decuis Inaugural "Toast to a Wagyu Celebration" Sale, Roanoke, IN
Oct. 23, 2021 – Vermont Wagyu Production Sale – At the Farm in Springfield, VT

To post an upcoming event or to advertise your event with a live link, please contact the AWA Office.

Helpful Links

Stockmanship & Stewardship
Beef Quality Assurance
Beef Improvement Federation
Masters of Beef Advocacy
National Education Center for Agricultural Safety
Beef Cattle Community
eBEEF

Robert Williams, Ph.D.
Executive Director

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