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Changes to DNA Results Viewing
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As we move into another busy DNA season, the AGA staff would like to inform members of changes being made to the DNA services. DNA results can now be viewed by order number on the DNA page of the AGA Registry Service. Here, status updates on individual orders and results from those orders can be viewed on the Order Summary page. Notifications that DNA requests are complete and results are ready to be viewed will be sent out to individual members. However, results will no longer be sent out via email.
Members with additional questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email info@gelbvieh.org.
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Raw Data Accessibility
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The AGA is committed to providing the most accurate information to breeders as tools for genetic selection. As a result of this goal, the AGA Board of Directors voted in August 2015 to restrict publication of raw performance data of an animal on the AGA registry system to the breeder and current owner of that animal. The AGA hopes this will encourage producers to use EPDs and Indexes for selection tools, which produce a greater amount of genetic change due to an increased amount of information included in EPD and Index calculations. Breeders are still able to determine and share what data they provide to their customers for the sale of animals.
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NWSS Headquarters Hotel Information
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The AGA headquarters hotel for the 2016 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) will once again be the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Stapleton North, 4040 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80216. To make reservations, please call the hotel directly at 303-321-6666 and ask for the American Gelbvieh Association block or reserve the room online using group code AGA.
The room rate is $90 per night plus tax and includes 1 free breakfast ticket. Additional breakfast tickets may be purchased by adding $5 a night to the room rate for the duration of the stay. The first night's stay will be charged to your credit card at the time of booking. Please keep in mind the DoubleTree has a 72-hour reservation cancellation policy. This block will fill up quickly so be sure to reserve your room early! Any hotel rooms not booked by December 7 will be released.
2016 NWSS Gelbvieh schedule of events:
Saturday, January 9
| Gelbvieh and Balancer® Junior Heifer Show, NWSS Stadium Arena
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| Gelbvieh Bull Futurity and Balancer Bull Futurity, NWSS Stadium Arena
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Sunday, January 10
| | Gelbvieh and Balancer Pen Show, NWSS Stockyards Arena | | | National Sale and Futurity Event, DoubleTree Hotel |
Monday, January 11
| | National Gelbvieh and Balancer Show, NWSS Stadium Arena |
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NWSS Online Entries Available October 1
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National Western Stock Show (NWSS) livestock entries can now be submitted online starting October 1. Entries for opening breeding cattle, junior breeding heifers and pen show cattle are due November 20.
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Baby on Board; Interim Editor
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AGA would like to announce and congratulate Rebecca Mettler, editorial content coordinator, on her exciting news of expecting a baby boy soon! Congratulations Rebecca!
Rebecca will be taking some time off from the AGA to spend with her family with an expected return date of mid-November.
In the interim, the AGA would like to welcome McKenzie Smith, who will serve as interim editor for the November and December issues of Gelbvieh World. McKenzie has seven years experience in communications and publications, including serving as an editor-in-chief and working closely with a different breed organization's publication.
McKenzie worked with Rebecca and Lynn Valentine on the October Profit Picture and is excited to serve the AGA. McKenzie can be reached at mckenzies@gelbvieh.org.
Congratulations again, Rebecca, and welcome, McKenzie!
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Reserve Your Ad Space for November Gelbvieh World
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Advertise your program or upcoming sale in the November issue of Gelbvieh World. The ad reservation and ad copy deadline is October 1 and the camera-ready deadline is October 14. Contact Lynn Valentine at 303-465-2333 or lynnv@gelbvieh.org to reserve your ad space today.
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AGJA Calendar Spots
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Don't miss the opportunity to advertise your event or sale in the 2016 American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Calendar. Calendar date spots are sold on a first-come, first-pay basis and they will go fast! All proceeds go to the AGJA. Date blocks are $40 for one date block, 2-5 dates for $35 per block, and 6 or more dates for $25 per block.
Please contact an AGJA Board Member or Carrie Tilghman Derossett, AGA junior activities coordinator, at carriet@gelbvieh.org or 270-404-0828, to reserve your block today!
All ad and calendar date spot information should be submitted to Lynn Valentine at lynnv@gelbvieh.org
by October 6.
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- October 24 - American Royal Gelbvieh Show, Kansas City, MO
- November 16 - NAILE Eastern National Gelbvieh & Balancer® Show, Louisville, KY
- November 16-19 - Range Beef Cow Symposium, Loveland, CO
- November 26-27 - AGA Office Closed for Thanksgiving
- December 10-12 - 45th Annual AGA National Convention, Kansas City, MO
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