In this E-News edition, find 2023 Herd Assessment information, important spring sale information, transfer tips, upcoming events and deadlines and more! |
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2023 Herd Assessments Available Now |
2023 Herd Assessments are now available for completion on the AGA Online Registry Service. As a reminder, the annual herd assessment process is not automatically completed by AGA's registry system. Members must log onto the AGA Online Registry Service and fully complete a herd assessment for females in their herd.
2023 Herd Assessments are due March 15. Click below to view a written guide to completing herd assessments online.
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International Letter for 2023 is ‘L’ |
The international letter code for 2023 is ‘L’. All animals within the AGA Registry must be assigned a tattoo at registration that contains the proper international letter code.
Beginning with calves born in 2018 and later, members can choose the permanent form of identification for that animal, however, a tattoo must still be denoted in the registry at the time of calf registration for record-keeping purposes. Accepted forms of permanent identification with the AGA are tattoo, EID, and freeze brand. The permanent form of identification should be denoted in the registry and permanently affixed to the animal.
International codes can be found on the AGA Online Registry Service along the left side of your screen.
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Show Update: Gelbvieh Division Entry Requirement Effective February 1, 2023 |
Effective February 1, 2023, all females and bulls entered in AGA and/or AGJA sanctioned shows must be a minimum of 75% Gelbvieh to be exhibited in the Gelbvieh Show.
To qualify for the Balancer® Show, all cattle must meet the AGA's Balancer trademark rules for registration. Any Balancer bull or female that is 75% Gelbvieh may be shown in either the Gelbvieh Show or Balancer Show, which must be designated at the time of entry. Animals may only be exhibited in either the Gelbvieh Show or Balancer Show during the show.
Please note, the Gelbvieh percentage mentioned above is strictly in reference to the show ring and is not to be confused with AGA breed registration designations.
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Register for the Cattle Industry Convention
and NCBA Trade Show
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Registration for the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show taking place February 1-3, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is now open. The trade show alone has over 350 exhibitors and over 7 acres of displays. Be sure to visit AGA in booth #449.
In addition, there are several networking and social events and this year’s Cattlemen’s College is full of great topics and educational sessions.
Use promo code 23AGA for $50 off a full convention registration or $20 off trade show only registration. For more information and a link to register, visit convention.ncba.org.
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Upcoming Sale?
Post your Sale Catalog on Gelbvieh.org
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Did you know that the sale catalog page is consistently one of the most visited pages on Gelbvieh.org? Take advantage of additional exposure to potential customers by adding your catalog to the page. The online sale catalog listing service is free for those who advertise with a display ad in Gelbvieh World or The Profit Picture. For non-advertising breeders, there is a flat fee charge of $100. Contact Malerie Markley at malerie@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.
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Advertise in March Gelbvieh World |
Reserve your ad space in the upcoming March issue of Gelbvieh World. The issue features a recap of all the Gelbvieh and Balancer® events from the National Show at Cattlemen’s Congress. The reservation deadline is February 1. Contact Malerie Markley at 303-465-2333 or email malerie@gelbvieh.org to reserve your ad space today!
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Gelbvieh Media Productions Targeted Social Media Campaigns |
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Gelbvieh Media Productions is now offering targeted social media campaigns to help you reach more potential buyers than ever before! We are offering campaigns at two different price levels to fit your budget, and expand your advertising reach.
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With spring sales just around the corner, below are a few helpful tips to keep in mind when collecting information from buyers:
- Complete addresses and phone numbers are essential. If the buyer has an email address, it is helpful to also have that on file.
- Double check that the buyer isn’t already listed in the database. You can do this by searching by zip code, name and street address. This helps us all to avoid duplicates in the system.
- Check the button for how the registration papers are to be sent: mailed or emailed to the buyer.
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AGA Winter EPD Averages Released |
The AGA has recently released Gelbvieh and Balancer EPD averages ahead of the upcoming spring bull sale season. Click below for Winter 2023 EPD Averages: |
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Fifth Annual AGJA Online Auction |
Be part of a growing tradition to support the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA). The Fifth Annual AGJA Online Auction & Fundraiser is scheduled to open on Saturday, March 25, and close Sunday, March 26. Any member(s) interested and willing to contribute semen and/or embryo donations to the AGJA should contact Jake Renner, member and youth activities coordinator, at (303) 465-2333 or jake@gelbvieh.org no later than March 10, 2023.
Benefits of contributing include:
- FREE marketing of the lot with AGJA platforms (2,000+ Followers!)
- Recognition on AGJA webpage(s).
- Farm/Ranch name listed on banner and show programs during the 2023 AGJA Great Dakota Classic.
ALL semen and embryo donations must meet the requirements of the American Gelbvieh Association for registering progeny before they can be listed in the sale.
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Information Requests for Sale Catalogs |
To find the most up-to-date marketing and advertising resources available to assist you in spreading the Gelbvieh and Balancer® message, click on any page thumbnail found on the Sale Catalog Inserts page button below. If you are needing a specific size in any of the ads or logos found on the page, contact Malerie Markley at malerie@gelbvieh.org.
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It is recommended to pull two samples when collecting DNA. You do not need to submit the additional sample for testing, but an extra sample could come in handy if the animal is pastured a far distance from working facilities and an additional sample is needed. |
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- Feb. 1-3: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, New Orleans, LA
- Feb. 6-11: Dixie National Gelbvieh and Balancer Show, Jackson, MS
- Feb. 20: Gelbvieh & Balancer on RFD-TV's American Rancher
- March 15: Herd Assessments Due
- March 25-26: AGJA Online Auction
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