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During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. And in this spirit we say, simply but sincerely "Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year" - Alberta Angus Association Board of Directors
As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped us shape our business. We value our relationship with you as we provide Administration services to Alberta Angus Association and look forward to working with you in the year to come. We wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with Peace and Prosperity. - Olds Agricultural Society Board of Directors, Management & Staff |
Manage and Market What You Measure
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Workshop for Commercial Cow/calf
and Purebred Beef Producers
- Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS) Update
- Examples of Useful Information Flow
- Utilizing Beef Herd Management Information
- Using EPDs/Genomics Effectively in Selection
- Profiting from Information and Selection
- Q/A Panel Discussion
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| Mayerthorpe Legion Hall
| Lac Ste. Anne Cty.,
Ph. 780-785-3411
| Jan. 15, 2014
| Leslieville Community Centre
| Clearwater County,
Ph. 403-845-4444
| Jan. 16, 2014
| Claresholm Community Centre
| MD of Willow Creek,
Ph. 403-625-3351
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Agenda:
11:00 am Registration/Coffee - Meet and Greet
11:30 am Lunch...lunch...lunch
12:15 pm Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS) Update/Examples of Useful Information
Flow - Larry Thomas, National Coordinator, Canadian Beef Advantage, CCA or Holly LaBrie, Program Administrator, BIXS
1:15 pm Utilizing Beef Herd Management Information - Veterinary Agri-Health Services,
ITS Global, ViewTrak
2:00 pm Using EPDs/Genomics Effectively in Selection - Sean McGrath, Consultant,
Livestock Genetics, December sessions, and Kajal Devani, Director of Breed Development, Canadian Angus Association, January sessions
3:00 pm Profiting from Information and Selection - BioTrack
4:00 pm Q/A Panel Discussion
4:30 pm Homeward Bound
Registration Fee: $20/person
Registration Deadline: Space is limited so please register by December 6th for the December sessions and by January 10th for the January sessions, to reserve a seat and lunch
To Register, call: Local Agriculture Services, contact shown for each location above
Sponsored by: Canadian Cattlemen's Association, Alberta Angus Association, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Local Agriculture Services (Counties, MDs and Special Areas)
For more information click Manager and Market Poster.
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February Angus Angle Deadline
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Don't miss out advertising your Bull Sale in the Angus Angle!
February Angus Angle
Full page black and white - $150 + gst
1/2 page black and white - $84 + gst
1/4 page black and white - $42 + gst
Approximate distribution: 1800 copies
Please send ad copy to office@albertaangus.ca by
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014
Angus Angle Publication dates:
September 1
February 1
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Angus Central Grand Opening
After three years of planning and preparation, the Canadian Angus
Association (CAA) officially opened their first member-owned national headquarters, Angus
Central. While the Association moved to many provinces, Angus Central, located just north of
Calgary, is the first building owned by the Association.
More than 200 Angus members, vendors to the Association and industry partners were in
attendance as the doors opened to this exciting new building. An official ribbon cutting by the
CAA Board of Directors was a highlight.
For complete press release click here.
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Permanent Female Genotyping Extension to March 31, 2014
The Deadline for female permanent genotyping has been extended from December 1st, 2013 to March 31st, 2014.
Permanent genotyping is for productive females in preparation for changes to the Parentage Verification Policy: herd sires born on or after January 1st, 2015 must be parent verified (to both sire and dam). We are offering special pricing of $5 per test; please contact us to request your kits. Samples must be submitted to the lab before March 31st, 2014.
Permanent typing simply entails receiving DNA for females and keeping it on file in order to be able to dam verify future calves. This test does not include parent verification of the female herself (SNP parent verification tests are still available for $12/test until March 31st, 2014).
2014 Membership Renewals will be Mailed in January
In an effort to reduce the amount of paper that the CAA sends, we will be mailing 2014 membership renewal packages with herd inventory packages in late January. You can renew your membership starting January 2 by contacting the office.
New Video: DNA Sampling Test
CAA has launched a new YouTube video to help you gather samples for DNA testing. The video has tips for pulling and submitting tail hair, collecting and submitting tissue samples and for submitting semen samples.
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GOAL Conference - Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders
Hey Juniors! Are you interested in going to GOAL 2014 in Calgary? Application forms are now available! If you have any questions, message Canadian Junior Angus Association on Facebook, look at the junior angus section on the CAA website or e-mail us! The form is also available right here.
SHOWDOWN 2014
The 15th annual National Canadian Junior Angus Show will be held July 17-19, 2014 in Virden, Manitoba. For more information click here.
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2013 Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed Sales
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Canadian Angus Rancher Endorsed Sales for Angus Tagged calves are happening! To see a complete listing for one in your area click here.
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5 - Jan
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CAA Internship Application Deadline
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14 - Jan
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Manage and Market What You Measure
Workshop for Commercial Cow/calf and Purebred Beef Producers
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Mayerthorpe Legion Hall
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Mayerthorpe
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AB
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15 - Jan
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February Angus Angle Ad Deadline
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15 - Jan
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Manage and Market What You Measure
Workshop for Commercial Cow/calf and Purebred Beef Producers
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Leslieville Community Centre
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Leslieville
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AB
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16 - Jan
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Manage and Market What You Measure
Workshop for Commercial Cow/calf and Purebred Beef Producers
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Claresholm Community Centre
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Claresholm
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AB
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24-25 - Jan
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Canadian Bull Congress
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Camrose Regional Exhibition
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Camrose
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AB
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25 - Jan
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Lazy S Ranch Bull Power 2014
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at the ranch
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Mayerthorpe
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AB
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8 - Feb
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20th MJT Back to the Basics Bull Sale
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at the ranch
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Edgerton
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AB
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15-17 Feb
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GOAL Conference
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Calgary
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AB
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22 - March
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42nd Annual Mackenzie Red Angus Bull Sale
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Seeking Career Minded Individual or Couple for Cattle Venture Opportunity - This is an opportunity for a young man or newly married couple who are passionate about cattle farming as a career. Having an interest in developing a purebred herd of Angus cattle would be a plus.
I have a section of land in west Central Alberta and would be interested in helping you get started. If you are interested and would like more details, please email Robert at rjfarms1@telus.net or phone 403-746-5614.
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Glenbow Museum, Calgary, AB |
Did you know that the Glenbow Museum in Calgary has archived AAA historical material on display? To see the list of what is on display at the Glenblow Museum click here. |
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