June 19,
2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Laurin Spraberry, public relations and communications intern, at 816-383-5100 or printern@angus.org
Order 2014 Angus Black Books
Customize (BRS)/Angus Source® Genetic black books by Aug. 1.
Searching for a hassle-free way to keep cow herd records? The American Angus Association® offers producers the pocket-sized Beef Record Service (BRS)/AngusSource® Genetic black book, complete with a calendar and plenty of space to keep management records. Those interested in ordering customized books are encouraged to do so by Aug. 1.
“The black books are always a useful tool for our cattle producers,” says Ginette Kurtz, AngusSource Genetic quality manager. “They have space for all the pertinent management records and calving dates that you would need for your herd.”
Angus Black Books feature space for health notes, nutrition records, pasture information and artificial insemination (A.I.) breeding records. It also provides a gestation table and the codes required to enter records into the AAA Login system.
The 2014 books are available in any quantity for $3 each, and can be customized free of charge with purchases of 100 or more. Standard orders feature the Association’s logo. Customized orders may include the operation’s logo and contact information foil-stamped onto the back cover.
Custom orders must be placed by Aug. 1, and books will be shipped by Oct. 15. To place orders, contact the AngusSource Genetic department at 816-383-5100 or blackbooks@angus.org.
ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by nearly 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.
For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.ANGUS.org.
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