Hereford News

Learn more about what's happening in the Hereford breed and what others are saying about Hereford genetics.

The Whiteface

The Whiteface is a newsletter produced by the American Hereford Association (AHA) with a focus on the commercial cattle business and the role of Herefords in this sector.

Hereford eNews is a weekly newsletter distributed by e-mail to AHA members and other interested individuals. The newsletter keeps readers up-to-date on Hereford and other beef industry news through three sections: Hereford Highlights, Market Update and Industry Insight.

Industry Stories

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Latest News

Natural Service Sires Born After Jan. 1 2011 Need a DNA Profile

In November 2010 the AHA Board implemented a policy requiring DNA on all future walking herd sires. Therefore, any sire born after Jan. 1, 2011, must have DNA on file at the official AHA lab — GeneSeek Inc. — prior to registering calves out of that bull.
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GE-EPD Update

On April 9, 2013, the American Hereford Association (AHA) released new genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) based on new correlations updated because of the addition of more than 2,000 animals with 50K genotypes. >> Read more

DNA Testing Update

Check out these DNA testing resources:
• DNA Testing Procedures Fact Sheet
• How to Collect Samples video
To request DNA kits or for more information, contact Toni Shapiro at 816-842-3757 or tshapiro@hereford.org.