Here are the latest updates and reminders for the 2009 fall.

Last Updated 11/2/09

Please note that we require that you are an active 2009 member to register and transfer (seller must be active) cattle.

The year letter for calves born in 2009 is W.  The year letter for calves born in 2008 is U.  (Please note that the letter V is skipped!)

Please submit any TH/PHA status on your cattle that you have not done so already to delay any registration work.  Include any registration numbers on cattle already registered (sires and dams).  Status can be viewed on our site under 'Search the breed' and view individuals to see if we have status on file.

You can find the sample submission and request for release forms under the Genetic Abnormality tab on the left hand side of this message.  If you need to contact AgriGenomics, you may do so at 217-762-9808 between 1-4 CST.  You may now visit their website for information as well.

www.agrigenomicsinc.com

We are now accepting results from Igenity.  You can find the forms under the Genetic Abnormality tab on the left hand side of this message. Phone number is (877) 443-6489.  Please visit their website through the link below for more information.

 http://us.igenity.com/

Genetic Abnormality Testing Information
We are now accepting results from Pfizer Animal Genetics.  You can find forms under the Genetic Abnormality tab on the left hand side of this message.  Phone number is (877) 233-3362.  Please visit their website through the link below for more information.

http://www.pfizeranimalgenetics.com

Are you enrolled in MAPP or Breeder's Choice? You must enroll in one or the other.  If you do not enroll, you will automatically be enrolled in the Breeder's Choice program.  To find more information on the two programs, please scroll down on the home page to Special News ad find the date 8-9-09:MAPP Letter & Performance Brochure.  We have just recently mailed all MAPP inventories for the 2010 enrollment.  The AMAA office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. central time Monday - Friday.  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

NOTE: Beat the RUSH!!! Submit registration applications now and have them processed much quicker.

ATTENTION MAPP PARTICIPANTS

The deadline for returning your updated inventories has long passed.  Since you have signed up for MAPP but did not return an updated inventory we can only assume all registered females listed on our data base relative to your operation are active.

Invoices will be sent to all participants in January of 2010 at $5 per active female.  If there are to be changes to current inventory we need to know IMMEDIATELY.  Please email changes to maine@kc.rr.com or call 816-431-9950.

Delivery Dates for Iowa Steer and Heifer Test are as follows: