Payment is expected in 30 days. Accounts past due will be charged a 1.5% interest penalty per month.
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ON THE COVER
King of the Pasture, DJ Kodak. Cover photo taken by junior member, Maddix Small, MAD Cattle, Neodesha, Kan.
Lot 13
2026 CAFFEE RANCH LIVE ONLINE BULL SALE SUMMARY
MAINE-ANJOU BULLS IN VOLUME 61 MAINE SIRED BULLS - AVERAGED $10,350
TOTAL 87 BULLS SOLD - AVERAGED $9,700 - SOLD TO 20 STATES & CANADA
$26, 500 to Buck Cattle, OK - Lot 14 $23,500 to Steven Welling, UT, Lot 1 $19,500 to Robinson Cattle, OK, Lot 48 $19,000 to Cherithbrook Farm, MI,
Lot 57 $18,500 to Clay Carlson, CA, Lot 88 $18, 000 to Jeremy Bennett, IN, Lot 19 $18,000 to Bryan Galley, LA, Lot 50 $18,000 to Dodge Stock Farm, IA
Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2026 bull sale a tremendous success. Whether you bought, bid, stopped by to view the offering, or reached out with a call or text. We truly appreciate your support. You are the reason behind what we do. Your confidence in our program is what drives us to keep raising the bar and breeding better cattle year after year.
2026 CAFFEE RANCH FEMALE ONLINE BID-OFF SALE
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - SEPTEMBER 2026
This is your chance to access an elite set of females straight from the heart of CR Ranch. Our program is built with intention, backed by results, and driven by a passion for excellence. These cows are proven, backed by genetics capable of earning a handshake at the most prestigious shows, while still delivering where it counts most, in real-world production. At CR, where show-ring presence meets real-world productivity, every female represents generations of thoughtful breeding and a commitment to quality that runs deep. The CR legacy lives in our cows, and this offering is a direct reflection of that standard. Don’t miss your opportunity to invest in females that are built to raise the next generation, backed by a program you can trust, and designed to move your operation forward. Join us this September for the 2026 CR Female Bid Off-Sale.
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M. BLAKE NELSON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Greetings,
Spring has reached us here in Missouri. It has warmed up, and the grass is growing. I, like many, pray that rain will soon grace many parts of the country that are in serious shape. I believe that, as agriculturists, we have a deeper appreciation for moisture and the weather than others do. Despite some areas suffering from drought, the witnessing of new growth with new crops, both animals and plants, gives us hope and something to look forward to. Fortunately, the general cattle market has seen record prices, and demand for high-quality MAINE-ANJOU cattle is very high.
So, what are some things that are driving value in the Maine-Anjou business, and how can you apply them to your operation? The cattle industry has never seen genetic improvement progress this rapidly. The advances in biotechnology are becoming more affordable and easier every day. The chance to maximize the number of offspring from superior cattle is amazing through the use of Embryo Transfer (ET) and Sexed semen. Flushing and the availability of embryos have had a huge impact on the number of high-quality calves marketed and used to build herds. This, along with the ability to choose the sex of calf crops, have
springboarded many breeds throughout the country. Our Maine cattle have seen success at the toughest shows and sales,, and industry acceptance has improved.
The modern Maine-Anjou phenotype is right for the times and has the versatility to contribute at a much higher level when muscle and added growth are needed. So being able to mass-produce from our very best cows, and, when needed,, pick the gender of the calves are both needed for rapid progress. So, what might be a drawback, particularly on the bull side, is data and predictability? Here at headquarters, we are constantly asking for more weights, ultrasounds, and herd information to be submitted. This is what fuels our production of meaningful EPDs. Another advancement that can improve predictability is the use of high-density DNA tests, such as Neogene 100K, which is offered. This test can provide a great starting point for evaluating the genetic potential of your calves without the time it takes to feed them to finish, put them on the rail, or even produce 15 calves from one individual. Your Donors and Herd Bulls are a great place to start, then, if you would like, testing your replacement females will help identify a large portion of their genetic potential. Genetic testing is more affordable and available than ever before, so please consider implementing it in your herd. So far, this has been a great year for marketing Maine genetics,, with heifers highlighting many of the fall sales, some topping six figures, as well as the sales in
Oklahoma City and Denver. We are seeing semen dealers picking up more and more Maine genetics, which is a huge opportunity to increase visibility for Maine-Anjou and demand for our cattle.
I am excited about what the future holds for our breed, and I hope that as this increase in demand continues, our breeders keep a close eye on quality control and listen to what our customers need. Planning for the future is key to achieving long-term, sustainable success. The goals of your operation are primarily unique for your program, but the one thing that is not unique is how the mating decisions that you make today will impact your herd, our breed, and the beef industry for many years to come. It is crucial that we analyze where we are and methodically think about what it will take to reach our destination.
Don’t forget to join us for the Maine-Anjou National Junior Show in Grand Island, NE, on June 12-18th. Lindsey, Rylee, and the junior board have put together an excellent event, and it will be a great time for fun, fellowship, and healthy competition. This is one of the events that I look forward to every year, and I hope to see you there. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way!
Take care, Blake MAINE-ANJOU-Power Without Sacrifice!
JUNIOR NATIONAL PREVIEW
tentative SCHEDULE of EVENTS
FRIDAY - JUNE 12
12 p.m. Tack Only Move-in Begins Beef, Sheep, Swine Barn
6 p.m. Tieouts Open for Cattle (Move in continues overnight) Tieouts
SATURDAY - JUNE 13
6 a.m. Cattle may enter barns Beef, Sheep, Swine Barn
10 a.m. Cattle In Place VIP Club
11 a.m. State Advisor Meeting VIP Club
12 - 2 p.m. Cattle & Contest Check In, Steer Weigh In Expo Hall
4 p.m. New Exhibitor Meeting sponsored by Zinpro VIP Club
4:30 Contest Overview: What to Expect sponsored by Zinpro
SUNDAY - JUNE 14
7 a.m. Influence Church Service sponsored by Influence Group
8 a.m. Salesmanship (Rookie, Jr, Int, Sr) sponsored by Zinpro
8 a.m. Public Speaking (Rookie, Jr, Int, Sr) sponsored by Zinpro
9 a.m. Maine-Anjou Queen Candidate Interviews
11 a.m. Sullivan Supply Educational Clinic
Noon Maine-Anjou Delegate Meeting
12:45 p.m. Maine-Anjou Princess Interviews
Club
VIP Club
Expo Hall, Sheep Barn (Seniors)
Expo Hall, Sheep Barn (Seniors)
VIP Conference Room
Five Points Bank Arena (Showring)
VIP Club
VIP Conference Room
1 p.m. Littles Activity sponsored by Trans Ova Genetics Expo Hall Quilt Room
1:15 p.m. A Minute for Moms Sip & Social Expo Hall Beef Pit
1:30 p.m. Chianina Membership Meeting VIP Club
2 p.m. Power Up Snack of the Day sponsored by Boviteq
2:30 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest sponsored by Zinpro Five Points Bank Arena (Showring)
4:30 p.m. Princess Peach Queen & Princess Tea
6:30 p.m. State Pictures
7 p.m. Opening Ceremony
MONDAY - JUNE 15
8 a.m. Sullivan Supply Team Fitting Contest sponsored by Sullivan Supply
8 a.m. Owned Maine-Anjou Female Show, Owned MaineTainer Female Show Five Points Bank Arena (Showring)
8 a.m. Owned Chi-Composite Female Show, Owned Chianina Show, Five Points Bank Arena (Showring) Supreme Chianina Breeding Animal Selection
**Cattle are released after their respective show. All tack and cattle must be out of the stalling barns by Midnight on Thursday, June 18. Cattle may stay in tieouts overnight on the night of June 18.
important show information
AGE DIVISIONS -
Age divisions are determined on January 1 of the year of the show.
• Rookie - 4-8 years of age
• Junior - 9-12 years of age
• Intermediate - 13-16 years of age
• Senior - 17-22 years of age
You must have a birthday AFTER JANUARY 1, 2004 to be eligible for the 2026 show.
CONTESTANT NUMBER -
Contestants will be assigned a unique contestant number after entries are closed. Contestants will receive this number on their exhibitor packet handed out at check-in. Contestants will need this contestant number to enter all contests on-site.
EXHIBITOR T-SHIRTS -
Show shirts are provided and required to be worn for all cattle shows. Buck Cattle Company is the sponsor for the MaineAnjou cattle show shirt. You will pick up your show shirts at check-in. Thank you to Buck Cattle Company for donating the exhibitor t-shirts! **Showmanship will not have a required t-shirt this year.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT -
Each state is encouraged to participate in the community service project. This year, we will collect household supplies for Willow Rising. Visit our website for full list of items.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER -
The official photographer is Next Level Images. Backdrops and candid photos can be purchased on their website, nextlevelimages.com.
LIVE BROADCAST -
Walton Webcasting provides A live broadcast on all show days (including showmanship). Shows are available through their website, waltonwebcasting.com. Trans Ova Genetics sponsors the webcast.
STATE BASKETS -
Any state wanting to participate will bring an item or basket with the theme of their choice. Half of the proceeds for each item will be donated back to the state association it belongs to. The other half of the proceeds will be given towards the 2027 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show.
contests -
For a complete listing of all things contests, visit our website and read through the Exhibitor Handbook. Below are some highlights of important and new things for 2026.
After submitting entries, each contestant will be assigned a contestant number. The contestant number is needed to sign up for contests on-site.
• Exhibitors are automatically entered in livestock judging. Scantrons will be used. A practice scantron is available on our website.
• Showmanship (Chi & Maine) must be signed up for on the entry site when entering cattle.
• NEW Photos & videos are due May 15th. Photo & Video entries must be submitted via Formstack online.
• NEW Team Fitting teams will now have 4 people.
Team Fitting & Quiz Bowl teams will sign up at contest check-in at the show.
• Speech & Sales contestants will sign up at contest check-in at the show.
• Speech & Video contestants have specific topics for each division.
golf carts -
NEW - Fonner Park no longer allows the use of personal ATV’s on the grounds during event. A golf cart rental is available. Call 402-499-9806 and ask for Don.
If your paper has been stamped with an AMAA or state association verification stamp, like the examples below, you do not need to have your tattoo checked. If your paper does not have one of these stamps, it will need to be checked prior to check-in. A chute will be setup in the barn to bring your animals for tattoo check.
Maine Angus papers must have an additional stamp verifying their color.
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BEEF & SHEEP BARN
Beef & Sheep barn cattle ties.
TIE-OUTS
Permanent tie-out panels.
BEDDING
Provided in barn & tie-outs.
SWINE BARN
Swine barn cattle ties.
JUDGES INFORMATION
JACK WARD
PLATTSBURG, MISSOURI
OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES
OWNED MAINE ANGUS FEMALES
BRED & OWNED MAINETAINER FEMALES
BRED & OWNED BULLS PROSPECT STEERS
Jack started with the American Hereford Association in 2003 and currently serves as the executive vice-president. His initial role was Chief Operations Officer and Director of Breed Improvement. Jack received his bachelor of science degree in Agriculture Economics from Purdue University, and an Associates of Science degree from Black Hawk College, East Campus Jack and his wife Mary Ann have two grown sons and together with their sons, they operate Ward Brothers Livestock. Jack has served on various boards and advisory committees including the Beef Improvement Federation board, Germ-Plasm preservation committee, Ultrasound Guidelines Council and National Beef Cattle Evaluation advisory committee. Additionally, he is a member of the American Royal board of directors. Ward has traveled around the United States and into 7 different countries to judge livestock shows and present lectures on beef cattle genetic improvement.
SKYLER SCOTTEN LUBBOCK, TEXAS
OWNED MAINETAINER FEMALES
BRED & OWNED MAINE-ANJOU FEMALES
BRED & OWNED MAINE ANGUS FEMALES FULLBLOOD FEMALES
PROGRESS STEERS
Skyler Scotten hails from Nevada, Missouri, where he grew up on a diversified livestock operation. His family continues to raise show cattle, sheep, and goats, and they enjoy working with exhibitors across the country. He received a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s degree in ruminant nutrition. Skyler currently resides in Lubbock, Texas, where he is a Ph.D. candidate and Livestock Judging Coach at Texas Tech University. His research focuses on phenotypic measures of mature beef cows and how these traits relate to efficiency and sustainability across varying environments and regions of the United States.
ED & MANDY RAITHEL FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA SHOWMANSHIP
Ed and Mandy Raithel of Falls City, Nebraska, have a lifetime of cattle experience across multiple breeds, stockmanship, and industry involvement. Together, they have managed Herbster Angus Farms for the last 28 years, where they focus on building cattle that combine structural integrity, maternal strength, and real-world performance. Their Angus and Simmental programs emphasize cattle that work in practical environments while still competing at a high level in today’s industry. They manage 300 head of cows and have a bull sale each spring. Mandy is a dedicated cattlewoman and entrepreneur, known for her attention to detail, discipline, and eye for presentation—qualities that translate directly into the show ring. Ed is deeply rooted in cattle production, with a strong understanding of phenotype, functionality, and the kind of cattle that stand the test of time. His practical, no-nonsense approach to evaluation has earned respect across multiple facets of the business. As parents and mentors, Ed and Mandy are passionate about investing in the next generation of cattlemen and women. They believe showmanship is about more than winning banners—it is about developing work ethic, confidence, and pride in doing things right. They are honored to evaluate this year’s exhibitors and look forward to watching the future of the beef industry compete in the ring.
fun stuff for everybody
LITTLES ACTIVITY SPONSORED BY TRANS OVA GENETICS
The National Junior Heifer Show is a family event for all ages—and that includes our youngest attendees! With no minimum age requirement, we’re excited to offer special afternoon activities designed just for our Littles. Join us for three fun-filled afternoons featuring hands-on activities like cookie decorating, heifer cutout coloring, and more. Each session will last approximately 30 minutes, and all materials will be provided. Littles Activities are open to youth ages 3–8. The cost to participate is $20 and includes all activity materials, a t-shirt, and a goodie bag. You can sign up your Little at cmanjhs.fairwire.com. Participants do not need to have an animal entered in the show to join in the fun!
DODGEBALL SPONSORED BY SC ONLINE SALES
Dodge, duck, dip, dive DODGE!
Thank you SC Online Sales for hosting the most EPIC dodget ball tournament each year. Open to all attendees, Dodgeball will be broke out by division, with all 4 divisions getting a chance at victory! Thank you to SC for hosting a fun afternoon activity again this summer!
WATER PARK SPONSORED BY GENSINI SHOW CATTLE
Join us, Monday, June 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Island Oasis Waterpark! All exhibitors/attendees are free to come thanks to the Gensini Family! Towels provided by Kersten Cattle, Dunk Cattle Co., Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs, HPS Cattle Co, Hadley, Preston & Shaylee Hartman!
fun stuff for everybody
SULLIVAN SUPPLY EDUCATIONAL CLINIC SPONSORED BY SULLIVAN SUPPLY
Sullivan Supply offers a free, hands-on educational clinic for all exhibitors and skill levels, focusing on grooming, clipping, showmanship, and daily care. Led by expert “professors,” join us on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m. in the Showring!
SNACKS! SPONSORED BY TRANS OVA GENETICS, BOVITEQ & OHIO JUNIOR MAINE/CHI ASSOCIATION
Join us for snacks of the day! Sunday, Monday & Tuesday!
A MINUTE FOR MOMS SOCIAL
Calling all moms! Something just for you! Join us, Sunday, June 14 for fun and fellowship while at the junior national! Grab bags available! We hope to see you there!
HOME OF THE MAINE STAGE.
IN THE HEART OF CATTLE COUNTRY — OKLAHOMA CITY
Cattlemen’s Congress is where lasting legacies are established. This is a premier opportunity for breeders across North America to showcase their elite genetics, exhibit their cattle, and connect with fellow beef producers.
In 2026, stepped into the new OG+E Coliseum and welcomed more than 2,700 exhibitors & ranches brought nearly 8,500 head and 25 breeds to Oklahoma City.
Together, more than $14.5 million in cattle genetics were sold. With representation from 40 states and numerous countries, Cattlemen’s Congress garnered a $50 million economic impact on the state of Oklahoma.
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REGISTRATION WORK PAYMENT UPDATE
At the recent American Maine-Anjou Association board meeting it was decided that all registration work must be paid by credit card in order to be released.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES & MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
Memberships/Dues run from January to December of each year. 2026 Adult dues are $150 (includes magazine). 2026 Junior dues are $50 (Magazine can be ordered for an additional $40).
Note: Dues need to be current to register, transfer, sell, or show cattle.
MAPP ENROLLMENT DEADLINE
Members enrolled in the MAPP program who have not completed their 2026 enrollment will be restricted from registering 2026 calves until their inventory has been submitted. All breeding age females must be properly designated as enrolled, exempted, or disposed of. If the process is completed correctly, no animals should remain under the Assessment tab; all applicable animals should be moved to the 2026 tab.
INVOICE AND STATMENT
HISTORY:
Log into your Digital Beef account. Under the profile information are tabs that run right to left across the screen. Click on “Account.”
You may view your current and past invoices by selecting “Show Invoice History.” The information listed under invoice history includes notes when work is held for payment, held for testing, and mailed. If you click “Download Work Detail” in red on the right side of the screen, it will provide your current fees charged.
DETAILED STATEMENT:
A detailed statement can be created with a date range. This is a good tool to use for tax purposes.
DONOR INVENTORY:
When cows are flushed from your herd, you may log each donor’s dates and inventory count.
• From the left side toolbar, select “Breeding.” and then click on “Embryo Inventory”.
• Add new Embryo
• Enter the registration numbers of the dam and sire of the donor flushed.
• Enter Flush Date
• Click on “Find these”
• Enter quantity, Tank, and Canister, then click “Save Inventory.”
• When selling your inventory, click on “Breeding”.
• Select “Embryo Transfer”.
• Click on Embryo Inventory in red.
• Click on the Blue Link that says “Record Sale”.
• Enter how many embryos that were sold.
• Enter the buyer member number and date sold.
• Transfer embryos to buyer.
INCOMPLETE REGISTRATION AND PERFORMANCE DATA:
If work is submitted for weaning and yearling but not completed, AMAA will delete the entry within three business days, and the work will need to be added once the data is provided. AMAA will also delete registrations with incomplete fields such as blank dams, sires, birthdates, names, tattoos, or not owners of the dam that are entered within two weeks. The exception would be registration entries that are pending due to testing. Please be aware that once a registration has been entered and the “Validate” button is selected, it goes to the registrar to be completed, invoiced, and closed. AMAA will attempt to contact you before deleting the entry via email.
NEW MEMBERS:
All new members must choose a program when submitting a new membership. The two available programs are MAPP and Breeders Choice. More information on these two
programs is available by visiting Maine-anjou. org and clicking “Member Services” and “MAPP Agreement.” If a membership is submitted without choosing a program, the new member will be placed in the Breeders Choice program.
MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNTS
It is the AMAA policy to only share account information with those authorized on an active account, no matter the account holder’s age. The account holder must provide written permission to add a person(s) to their account to transfer and register on their behalf. Anyone not authorized to access an account will not be provided passwords or invoice information, regardless of age or relation to the account holder. The account holder can only call or e-mail the AMAA directly to remove or add any person(s) to/from their account. Any authorized person on the account can register, transfer, obtain, or change passwords once they are on the account.
HELPFUL TIPS WHEN REGISTERING:
Follow the tips below to avoid delays in your registration work during our busy season. Double-check that all blanks and information are complete before mailing or submitting online. Things most commonly missed are:
o Missing herd prefix and herd ID
o Birthdates
o Date of sale
o Name of animal
o Payment
Make sure the person registering the animal owns the dam, with the exception of ET calves. If an ET calf, make sure the donor dam has DNA verified and has been PHA & TH tested with the results on file. If you are checking on testing work, please e-mail Rylee at rylee@amaapc. com. When calling or e-mailing, please have the name and breeder number of the person submitting the work.
When registering annual active dams for performance-only animals, please submit them
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online if you have the capability. This will help the registrar process them tremendously. We appreciate you and your business and want to ensure that the registration process runs smoothly. Thank you in advance for your extra time in ensuring that all work is correct, complete, and received in a timely manner.
REGISTRATIONS:
The AMAA will assess a $5 fee for any registration work received by fax, e-mail, or mail. To avoid this fee, please log into your online Digital Beef account to complete all registration work. New forms can be downloaded from our main webpage under Digital Beef/ Registrations—Printable Forms. If you need assistance logging into your online account, please contact us at maine@amaapc.com. If work is faxed or e-mailed, it is the breeder’s responsibility to give us a follow-up phone call to ensure that the work is legible and to cover all fees.
BLOCK REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS:
Want to save on registration costs? Consider pre-paying for a block of registrations. The cost savings are as follows:
• 15 head - 12%
• 25 head - 15%
• 50 head - 20%
• 75 head - 25%
• 100 head - 30%
Blocks may only be used on animals under 13 months of age, not on steers or foundation animals. They are valid from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Any unused block registration numbers will expire. Block purchases must be pre-paid prior to registration. If you want to purchase a block, please get in touch with us at 816-431-9950 Ext. 2.
FOUNDATION ANIMALS:
Non-registered bulls and females must be entered as foundation animals prior to progeny being registered. All current “P” (performance
only) cattle will be grandfathered into the program. If the sire is an AI sire and registered at another breed association, the pedigree and testing must be on file with the AMAA. Adding a sire pedigree will be a one-time charge of $40. If the AMAA finds that another breeder has already paid for the pedigree, the $40 charge will not be applied. Dams registered at another breed association may also be added for a one-time charge of $25. See the new self-billing sheet for foundation fees.
ONLINE TRANSFERS:
When transferring an animal online, ensure there is no member number already created for the buyer. Creating more than one number for an individual creates registration problems later. If you find the buyer in the system at a different address, please notify the buyer first to confirm the address and then notify the AMAA office to update the account. It is always a good idea to search for the buyer using the search tool before doing the work; that way, if they have a different address, it is caught before entering the registration and transfer.
When creating a new profile for a buyer, please never give a junior a farm name. Please enter the junior’s name on the farm line and also as the contact.
RUSH ORDERS:
If you are selling an animal, please register and transfer it in a timely manner to avoid extra charges and assure buyers they are purchasing from a reputable businessperson. Rush work will be done in the order received; a rush fee is currently $50 (covers eight heads). No work will be released until payment is complete. Rush work is processed ahead of the regular work received in our office and mailed by regular mail within one to two business days. We will do our best to complete the rush work received in our office by 2 p.m. (Monday through Friday). There is no same-day turnaround. If the work requires a registration number only, it will still be considered a rush as we still have to
process the work to obtain the number.
BULL CALF REGISTRATION:
If registering a bull calf born after Jan. 1, 2014, it must be TH/PHA free by parentage or have testing completed before registering and on file with the AMAA. Carriers will no longer be registered but may be entered as foundation animals. All progeny out of a Foundation carrier bull must be tested free of that defect before registration. The animal will not be registered if registrations are submitted before testing has been completed. Instead, the animal will be given a performance number. Once the animal has been tested, the registration will be completed at the regular rate based on the animal’s age at the time the test is completed. Once the animal has been tested, the registration may be completed at the regular rate. Please plan accordingly, as testing can take up to three or four weeks.
MAINE ANGUS PAPERS:
Digital Beef will automatically convert cow/ heifer registrations to Maine Angus if they qualify. The registrar will review all Maine-Angus bulls applied for before converting to Maine-Angus. A Maine Angus paper will be blue, with Maine Angus under the Maine logo and MaineTainer across the center of the paper. The animal can be shown as a MaineTainer if no Maine Angus division is at the show.
MAINE ANGUS REQUIREMENTS
Maine Angus refers to cattle with the following characteristics:
• The animal will have between 3/8 MaineAnjou to 5/8 Maine-Anjou blood and have between 3/8 registered Angus to 5/8 registered Angus and/or registered Red Angus blood.
• The standard is that both parents must be registered at the AMAA, American Angus Association (AAA), or Red Angus Association of America (RAAA), which will provide validated lineage.
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• Qualifying cattle can have no more than 1/8 of non-registered blood or other breeds.
• A registered Maine Angus bull must be proven free of genetic defects PHA and TH. Depending on the Maine Angus bull’s genetic makeup, the individual must also be proven free of known Angus lethal genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH, and CA) and/or known lethal Red Angus genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH, CA and OS) whether determined by pedigree or test.
• A registered Maine Angus female must be proven free of PHA and TH, whether identified by pedigree or test.
MAINE ANGUS COLOR REQUIREMENTS:
All qualifying individuals will be predominately solid black or red in color. White markings are only allowed on the underline and switch of the tail. Starting Jan. 1, 2019, all animals that have qualified and registered as Maine Angus before Jan. 1, 2019, will retain their Maine Angus papers but cannot exhibit/show in the Maine Angus division. However, these animals are eligible to show as MaineTainers.
OTHER AMAA UPDATES:
Please update any change in address, phone numbers, or e-mails with the AMAA by e-mailing us at maine@amaapc.com or logging into your online account. If you have a credit card on file and have received a new card, please make sure to call us to replace the new card on file. Credit cards are not automatically saved when paying online.
MAINE-ANJOU CATTLE FOR SALE:
Are you looking for cattle to purchase or consign? Do not forget to check out our consignment sale list at the top of the Digital Beef Cattle search screen called “Maine-Anjou Cattle for Sale.” Active breeders may use this tool to consign animals if they have a login for Digital Beef.
DNA REMINDERS
The normal Neogen lab turnaround time is approximately 3 – 4 weeks. Turnaround times are longer for multiple tests on one sample. Turnaround times may also be extended on hair samples as it is more labor intensive to process the sample. We encourage you to submit samples as quickly as you can in order to avoid testing and registration delays.
- NEW – All samples turned in on a hair card will be charged an additional $5 per sample.
- NEW – All samples that must be pulled from inventory will be charged an additional $5 per sample for the sample pull fee.
- AMAA will accept blood cards, tissue sampling units (TSU), semen straws or hair cards.
- All A.I. sires regardless of breed and/or commercial, must have DNA, TH and PHA on file prior to registering any progeny.
- All donor dams must have DNA, TH and PHA on file prior to registering their ET calves. If a donor is deceased before a sample was procured, you must DNA, TH and PHA test all ET calves in order to register them.
PAST DUE ACCOUNTS
In June 2025, the AMAA Board of Directors implemented new payment guidelines affecting account access. Moving forward, the AMAA will no longer allow users to re-enter their account if services have been rendered but remain unpaid. Once logged out, users will be required to submit payment before regaining access. To maintain uninterrupted access, you may contact Marcena Fulton to securely place a credit card on file for future billing.
RESTRICTED ANIMALS
In June 2025, the AMAA Board of Directors implemented new payment guidelines affecting account access. Moving forward, the AMAA will no longer allow users to re-enter their account if services have been rendered but remain unpaid. Once logged out, users will be required
to submit payment before regaining access. To maintain uninterrupted access, you may contact Marcena Fulton to securely place a credit card on file for future billing.
SELLERS
All sellers must have dues paid to transfer animals. The seller must sign in to authorize the animal(s) sale. The buyer’s name, address, and date of purchase must be filled out. Please ensure that the date of sale is true and correct to avoid future registration errors for the buyer. To avoid higher transfer fees, it is recommended that the seller send the transfer with payment as soon as possible. If you are unsure if your dues have been paid, please get in touch with us before sending in transfers.
RENEWING DUES FOR FAMILIES WITH LINKED ACCOUNTS:
Accounts linked to a Master Account may renew their dues by:
1. Logging into their individual account
2. Navigating to the Associated tab
3. Selecting “Renew”
4. Submitting payment
HERD PREFIX NO LONGER REQUIRED
A recent AMAA Board decision will allow herd prefixes to be optional and will no longer be required when registering.
AMAA is diligently working with 701X to implement this change, however, until programming has been updated AMAA will still require the herd prefix to be entered. AMAA will post on social media and send out an email to all members once this change has been made.
MAINE-ANJOU Announcements,
News & Events
W. Guthrie Packard, Jr. of Prescott, Arizona died on March 15, 2026, of natural causes and a selfdescribed steady rise in general orneriness.
An Arizona native and classic gentleman cowboy with a distinctive grey walrus mustache, Guthrie had a voluminous, reverberating, and unmistakable laugh that was only outdone by his endless, lifelong passion for Arizona State athletics. He could be spotted easily in and around ASU football and baseball games in his yellow Sun Devil baseball hat and white baseball jersey.
William Guthrie Packard, Jr. was born to William Guthrie Packard, Sr. and Helen Davis Packard on April 17, 1945, at the Diamond W Ranch in Tucson. His childhood was split between family homes at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and Rancho de los Caballeros in Wickenburg. He graduated from Culver Military Academy, where he captained the varsity tennis team and played polo, then attended Arizona State University, where he was an active member of Pi Kappa Alpha, an association that developed a multitude of close, decades-long friendships. For the entirety of his adult life, Guthrie was engaged
fervently in numerous organizations supporting ASU.
In 1967, Guthrie and his brother, Peter, founded Packard Cattle Company in Elbert, Colorado. The ranch expanded to a 22,000+ acre operation raising purebred Simmental, Shorthorn, Limousin, and Maine-Anjou cattle. Over the years, Packard Cattle Company earned a reputation as a pioneering leader in artificial insemination and embryo transplants while also earning numerous Grand Champion titles at all major U.S. stock shows including Houston, Chicago, National Western (Denver), and American Royal (Kansas City). The Packard brothers partnered with two other American ranches in 1974 to import the first fullblood Maine-Anjou cattle into the United States. Their thirteen fullbloods served as the initial stock for a breed now broadly represented in ranches across North America.
Guthrie and his brother, Peter, gifted Packard Stadium to Arizona State University in honor of their father in 1974. At the time, it was the largest single gift ever to any educational institution in the state of Arizona. Packard Stadium served as the home of ASU baseball for over 40 years.
In the late 1970s, Guthrie spearheaded the foundation of Major League Rodeo, a teambased rodeo league consisting of six franchises across the American West. The highlight of his ownership in the Denver Starts occurred when they won the MLR World Championship in 1978.
In 1980, Guthrie moved with his family to the Valley of the Sun where he was involved professionally in a variety of marketing and
promotional enterprises for nearly 35 years. He later relocated to Prescott where he volunteered enthusiastically with the World’s Oldest Rodeo.
Throughout Guthrie’s life, he served on the board of directors of a number of organizations supporting educational, civic, and livestock causes including: The Sun Angel Foundation, Arizona State Alumni Association (Fundraise Chairman), Morrison School of Agribusiness at Arizona State University, The Culver Legion (Vice President), American National Cattlemen’s Association, American Maine-Anjou Association (President), Colorado Simmental Association, Pikes Peak Cattlemen’s Association, Pikes Peak Range Riders (Ride Director), Desert Caballeros, El Paso County 4-H Foundation (President), and Pikes Peak 4-H Foundation. He was a member of The Broadmoor Golf Club, The Garden of the Gods Club, The Country Club of Colorado, the El Paso Club, and Pinnacle Peak Country Club. In 2012, he was admitted into the inaugural Hall of Fame class of the American Maine-Anjou Association.
Guthrie is survived by his longtime partner, Karen Anne DeTorres of Prescott; his brother, Peter Davis Packard of Tucson; two sons, William Guthrie “Trey” Packard III (Caroline) of Richmond, Virginia, and Heath Andrew-Austin Packard (Lisa) of Auckland, New Zealand; and four grandchildren. Plans for a celebration of life are in progress. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to support Arizona State athletics.
HERITAGE ROAD HALL OF FAME MEMBER
W. GUTHRIE PACKARD, JR.
MAINE-ANJOU
Announcements, News & Events
AMAA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
Annual dues must be paid by Dec. 31, 2025. You must be an active member of the AMAA to register and transfer cattle.
ADULT MEMBERSHIP: $150 JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP: $50
The adult membership dues include a subscription to the Voice. Enclose an additional $40 to get the Voice first class.
NATIONAL SHOWS & MEMBERSHIP DUES
**NOTE - Junior & Adult dues must be current to exhibit at any of the five national shows -
American Royal, North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE), Cattlemen’s Congress, National Western Stock Show & Fort Worth**
2026 MAPP ENROLLMENT
Members enrolled in the MAPP program who have not completed their 2026 enrollment will be restricted from registering 2026 calves until their inventory has been submitted.
All breeding age females must be properly designated as enrolled, exempted, or disposed of. If the process is completed correctly, no animals should remain under the Assessment tab; all applicable animals should be moved to the 2026 tab.
Members
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MAINE-ANJOU
AMERICAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION STAFF
204 MARSHALL RD.
P.O. BOX 1100
PLATTE CITY, MO 64079
816-431-9950
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Voice Editor/Director of Shows, Communications & Youth
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Director of Commercial Developement
Joshua Cribbs Josh@amaapc.com
Director of Herd Book & Data Services
Marcena Fulton marcena@amaapc.com
DNA Coordinator & Member Service/Assistant Director of Shows & Events
Joe Gensini 8144 Urnikis Dr. Hennepin, IL M: (815) 343-0662 jgensini@live.com
Trae Simmons 5236 W. 900 N. Carthage, IN 46115 M: (765) 438-2312 simmonstrae@hotmail.com
REGION 2
Brian Fox 22677 180TH St. Hutchinson, MN 55350 M: (970) 313-7224 brian.m.fox@hotmail.com
Hardy O’Hara P.O. Box 991, Fort Benton, MT 59442
M: (406) 734-5252
Ohara@3rivers.net
Tara Thorson
78564 State Line Rd. Glenville, MN 56036 M: (507) 402-2503 Tbthorson1995@gmail.com
Marty Van Vliet
372 190th Ave. Otley, IA 50214
M: (641) 780-0631 blueprintcattle@yahoo.com
REGION 3
Brett Carter 11690 N. C.R. 3340 Stratford, OK 74872 M: (580) 759-9694 cartercattle03@gmail.com
Dustin Dorsey 35291 County Road 41 Eaton, CO 80615 M: (970) 217-0522 drcattle@gmail.com
Ethan Moore P.O. Box 26 Madill, OK 73446 M: (580) 795-6707 emoore@oklahomasteel.com
Nick Beauprez 11780 Mimosa Rd. Byers, CO 80103 M: (303) 880-7827 Nickabeauprez92@gmail.com
AT-LARGE
Kendall Bremer 23384 Ridge Rd. Blakesburg, IA 52536
M: (641) 799-4911 klbremer81@gmail.com
Jirl Buck 18478 Cattle Drive Madill, OK 73446
M: (580) 795-4865 jirl@buckcattle.com
Andy Jones 1729 Van Gundy Rd. Chapin, IL 62628
M: (815) 228-7820
Jonescattlecompany@gmail.com
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Heritage Road
AMERICAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
The American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Heritage Road honors those influential individuals who have made a lasting impact on the Maine-Anjou breed. Breeding programs recognized for this distinguished honor were operations that have been pioneers and have always strived to make the next generation better for Maine-Anjou. Chosen by the AMAA Board of Directors, each operation receiving this honor has a commemorative portrait that lines the halls of AMAA so we may always honor those breeding programs who came before us and paved the way for Maine-Anjou.
2012
Sonderegger Cattle Company, Victor Carter, David & Mary Marold
Packard Cattle Company, Guthrie & Peter Packard
G&F Cattle Company, David Gilger & Calvin Fryar
2014
JB Ranch, Jerry Bogaards
2015
4J Family Partnership, Jerry & June Gibson
Nortex Farms, Dr. R.C. Norman
Flying Dutchmen Ranch, Sid & Norma DeHaan
2016
John Boddicker, AMAA Executive Vice President
2018
Ferris Ranch, Tom, Jane & Glen Ferris
2019
DeJong Ranch, Miles & Kim DeJong
Heritage Road
AMERICAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
2020
K&A Farm, Kenny & Audrey Bremer
2021
James Farms, Larry & Helen James
2022
Blueprint Cattle Company, Tom & Marty Van Vliet, Sumner Mapes
2023
O’Hara Land & Cattle, Mike & Diana O’Hara
2024
Beauprez Land & Cattle, Mark & Lisa Beauprez
2025
DeRouchey Cattle Company, Fred & Joan DeRouchey
DIGITAL BEEFInstructions
The American Maine-Anjou Association uses the Digital Beef registration system. Each upcoming magazine will feature frequently asked questions and how to’s when using Digital Beef.
MEMBER NUMBER
PASSWORD
ACCESS ACCOUNT/LOG IN INFORMATION
To access your account online, you must have a valid membership certificate confirming your application for an AMAA member number. Non-members will not have online access until a membership application has been submitted. To log in, enter your 6-digit AMAA Member Number (Breeder Number) and the password you created during the membership application process.
IF YOU’VE FORGOTTEN YOUR PASSWORD, YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS: CLICK “FORGOT PASSWORD” – A temporary password will be sent to the email address you provided on your membership application. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder.
Note: If your email has changed or is incorrect in our system, you cannot reset your password this way.
CONTACT AMAA – Call us at 816-431-9950 ext. 4 or email MaKayla at makayla@amaapc.com for assistance. For security purposes, password assistance will only be provided to individuals authorized on the account, regardless of the account holder’s age.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
After logging in, you may see a pop-up notification indicating that your membership dues need to be renewed.
Dues are valid from January through December, regardless of when they are paid.
Registration work will not be processed or released until all dues and account balances are paid in full.
PROFILE INFORMATION
PROFILE TYPE: Indicates the registration program selected when you became a member.
• BREEDER’S CHOICE is our standard program; registration certificates do not include EPDs (Expected Progeny Differences).
• MAPP (Maine-Anjou Performance Program): This program Includes EPDs on registration certificates. Participation requires a signed agreement on file with AMAA.
OFFICIAL PROFILE NAME: This name will appear on all registrations created or transferred to your account.
DBA (DOING BUSINESS AS): Lists the individual(s) associated with the account.
HERD PREFIX: Required to appear in at least one ear when registering a new calf with AMAA.
HOLD BRAND: If you consistently tattoo your herd prefix in one or both ears, selecting this option will automatically apply your prefix during registration.
PASSWORD: You can update or change your password by clicking the “VIEW” button.
FARM/RANCH LOGO: Add your farm or ranch logo to your account anytime by clicking “ADD RANCH LOGO.”
TABS INDICATED UNDER YOUR PROFILE INFORMATION
ADDRESS, PHONE & CONTACTS
You can update your address, phone number, and contact information anytime by clicking the pencil icon next to each section. Once you make the changes, remember to save them.
• The email listed under “ADDRESS” will be used for all AMAA communications, including invoices and general notifications.
• To authorize additional individuals to register or transfer cattle on your behalf, list them under the “CONTACTS” section.
ASSOCIATE/LINKED ACCOUNTS
If your household has multiple AMAA accounts, you can link them using the “ASSOCIATED” tab. Once accounts are linked, the Master Account Holder can manage and record information for all associated accounts in one convenient location.
To renew dues for a linked account, go to the “Associated” tab and click the “RENEW” button. This will update the dues for the selected account for the current year.
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
The Account tab provides access to your current invoice history. You can also generate a detailed or summary statement by entering a start and end date, which is helpful when preparing financial records or filing taxes.
• SHOW INVOICE HISTORY: View specific or recent invoices, descriptions of submitted work, notes on any items held for testing, and the date papers were mailed.
To view the full invoice, click on the invoice number on the screen’s left side.
PROFILE PREFERENCES
You may update your Profile Preferences at any time. If you select the option to “Pay my invoices using the credit card on file,” please note the following:
• You must contact AMAA directly to provide the credit card you wish to store.
• Credit card information is not stored in Digital Beef and will be securely saved in the Authorized.net system.
• If you make any changes to your address or email while a card is on file, you must notify AMAA so your billing information can be updated accordingly.
Once a credit card is stored on your account, all registration charges will automatically be billed to that card. However, the account holder must manually activate membership dues before AMAA applies the charge.
HERD INVENTORY INFORMATION
All active animals in your herd will be listed here. Any blank box under WEANING, YEARLING, SCAN, OR DNA indicates that data has not yet been entered for that category.
If a box does not appear, the animal is not yet old enough for that specific data entry.
While Weaning and Yearling data are not required for registration, members enrolled in the MAPP program are encouraged to enter this information to ensure the most accurate EPDs, which are valuable for making informed breeding decisions.
SAVED & INCOMPLETE WORK
If you have saved the registration work, the work order will be listed under this tab.
WORK QUEUES & DATA ENTRY GUIDELINES
When you select options on this screen, they will appear as “QUEUED.” A second step is required to complete the process. To finish your entries:
• Navigate to Work Queues in the left-side menu.
• Select Birth Recording to return to and complete any saved work.
DATA ENTRY TIME FRAMES
• Weaning Data: Can be entered when the calf is 100 to 270 days old.
• Yearling Data: Can be added between 300 and 470 days of age.
• Scan Data: Must be completed between 320 and 440 days of age and submitted to AMAA directly by the company that performed the scan.
TRANSFERS & DISPOSALS QUEUED
To complete work related to an animal transfer or disposal, please select either the “ TRANSFER ” option or the appropriate “DISPOSAL STATUS ” option.
After logging into your account, you will see a work menu bar on the left side of the screen.
To start registering calves, click on “RECORDING” and then select “REGISTER CALVES” This section registers Heifers, Bulls, Cows, and Steers.
If the animal is registered, you will select “TRANSFER” from the left tool bar.
AMAA REGISTRATION QUESTIONS?
MARCENA FULTON, DIRECTOR OF HERD BOOK & DATA SERVICEES
Marcena@amaapc.com (816) 431-9950 EXT. 2
RYLEE MATHENY, DNA COORDINATOR
Rylee@amaapc.com — (816) 431-9950 EXT. 1
MAKAYLA HERN, MEMBER SERVICES
Makayla@amaapc.com — (816) 431-9950 EXT. 4
FAQ
CAN I REGISTER A PHA OR TH CARRIER BULL
The American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) does not permit the registration of a PHA or TH carrier bull into the breed registry. The AMAA DOES allow a PHA or TH carrier bull to have a “F” number, which places that animal into the Foundation category. This allows the breeder to use the bull, and if the progeny tests clean they will recieve the Maine-Anjou influence from the origianal carrier sire.
For Example: If you have a Foundation registered 1/2-blood Maine-Anjou bull and you breed him to commercial cows and the resulting progeny are clean of PHA & TH, you could reigster those progeny as 1/4 Maine-Anjou.
CAN I REGISTER A PHA OR TH CARRIER FEMALE
Yes. the AMAA does allow carrier females to be registered. However, if those carrier Maine-Anjou females are used to make Maine Angus cattle, the progeny are required to be tested and clean in order to be registered as a Maine Angus. We do no allow Maine Angus females to be PHA or TH carries.
WHAT IS THE LOWEST PERCENTAGE WE WILL RECOGNIZE IN THE REGISTRY
1/4 by fraction only, not percentage.
DOES THE AMAA ALLOW OTHER BREEDS TO BE REGISTERED INTO THE MAINE-ANJOU
HERDBOOK
Yes. The AMAA will allow Non-Maine-Anjou parents to the herd book. Specific genetic testing may be required.
HOW DO I KNOW THE RESULTING PERCENTAGES OF MY MAINE-ANJOU OFFSPRING
A percentage upgrading chart can help you determine the percentage of your animal.
HOW DO I DISTINGUISH BETWEEN A HIGH MAINE, MAINETAINER AND MAINE
ANGUS
Maine-Anjou - 3/4 and up. Brown paper.. MaineTainer - 1/4-5/8. Green paper.
Maine Angus - 3/8-5/8. Blue paper.
WHAT ARE THE MAINE ANGUS QUALIFICATIONS
Maine Angus refers to cattle with the following characteristics:
• The animal will have between 3/8 Maine-Anjou to 5/8 Maine-Anjou blood and have between 3/8 registered Angus to 5/8 registered Angus and/or registered Red Angus blood.
• Both parents must be registered at the AMAA, AAA or RAAA to confirm lineage.
• Qualifying cattle can have no more than 1/8 of non-registered blood or other breeds.
• A registered Maine Angus bull must be proven free of genetic defects PHA and TH. Depending on the Maine Angus bull’s genetic makeup, the individual must also be proven free of known Angus lethal genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH and CA) and/or known lethal Red Angus genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH, CA and OS) whether determined by pedigree or test.
• A registered Maine Angus female must be proven free of PHA and TH, whether identified by pedigree or test.
MAINE ANGUS COLOR STANDARDS
All qualifying individuals will be predominately solid black or red in color. White markings are only allowed on the underline and switch of the tail. Feet and legs must be solid black or red.
• NOTE: All Maine Angus animals that do not meet the color requirment, but were registered prior to Jan. 1, 2019, will retain their Maine Angus papers. They will not be able to exhibit/show in the Maine Angus division, but are still eligible to show as MaineTainers.
• If an animal is registered Maine Angus, but is found to not meet the color requirements, they will be reverted to a MaineTainer registration.
MEMBERSHIP LISTING
CANADA
HERD PREFIX: MLJJ
MATTHEW JAREMA
BOX 747
ALBERTA, AB, T0A 3C0
780.656.0452
HERD PREFIX: KJP
RUSYLVIA CATTLE CO BOX 129
DERWENT, AB, T0B-1C0
780.741.2188
ALABAMA
HERD PREFIX: ADVM
PRESTON AND GREG ADAMS 562 CEDAR PLAINS RD
HARTSELLE, AL, 35640-6115
256.462.3921
HERD PREFIX: ROD
R & R LIVESTOCK 121 COUNTY ROAD 723 CULLMAN, AL, 35055-9046
256.739.2568
ARIZONA
HERD PREFIX: CMPA CAMPA CATTLE
3053 W SAFARI DR
GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ, 86413-8825
928.323.2450
HERD PREFIX: HOT HOISINGTON CATTLE 1401 W SAFFORD BRYCE RD SAFFORD, AZ, 85546-8901
928.965.8142
HERD PREFIX: NNNN N-4 LIVESTOCK 12001 N HENNESS RD CASA GRANDE, AZ, 85194-9341 520.251.0940
HERD PREFIX: TP POUQUETTE LIVESTOCK 8550 MARYS DR
FLAGSTAFF, AZ, 86004-1211
928.606.0609
Listing is sorted alphabetically by state and herd prefix.
ARKANSAS
HERD PREFIX: DDJB
DIAMOND D FARMS LLC 166 RANSOM SMITH RD PLEASANT PLAINS, AR, 72568
501.388.6087
HERD PREFIX: EE
ESKIMO CATTLE CO 13851 N HIGHWAY 59 SUMMERS, AR, 72769-9619 479.899.4389
HERD PREFIX: ROW
JONATHAN & JENNIFER ROWLAND PO BOX 532 MOUNT IDA, AR, 71957-0532
870.867.3217
HERD PREFIX: LOV LOVETT RANCH
12799 GREASY VALLEY RD PRAIRIE GROVE, AR, 72753-5102
661.400.8230
HERD PREFIX: MMA
MEYER MAINE ANJOU FARMS 1803 N GREEN ACRES RD FAYETTEVILLE, AR, 72703-2615
479.443.0054
HERD PREFIX:
U5 LIVESTOCK, LLC 34 CRYSTAL DR
GREENBRIER, AR, 72058-9069
573.424.5399
HERD PREFIX: WLK WHITNEY WALKER
14845 WALKER RD
PRAIRIE GROVE, AR, 72753-8117
479.267.2211
HERD PREFIX: WSCC WILLOW SPRINGS CATTLE COMPANY
14845 WALKER RD PRAIRIE GROVE, AR, 72753-8117
479.601.3567
CALIFORNIA
HERD PREFIX: AGA A&A CATTLE COMPANY 16500 W GRANT LINE RD TRACY, CA, 95391-9603 925.449.3056
HERD PREFIX: RCF ABIGAIL COLBURN AND ERIN AND DYLAN AVILA 15487 AVENUE 376 VISALIA, CA, 93292-9539 559.635.7333
HERD PREFIX: ABSC AUDRA L. BROCCO 1189 SOLANO AVE SONOMA, CA, 95476-6239 707.996.6224
HERD PREFIX: ADB BAILEY CATTLE COMPANY 6162 COUNTY ROAD 3 ORLAND, CA, 95963 530.864.5507
HERD PREFIX: BML BROKEN M LIVESTOCK 5076 PENNINGTON RD LIVE OAK, CA, 95953-9541 209.840.2095
HERD PREFIX: FAIR FAIR CATTLE 5731 N HICKMAN RD DENAIR, CA, 95316-9638 209.648.8240
HERD PREFIX: FAIR FAIR LIVESTOCK PO BOX 695 DENAIR, CA, 95316-0695 209.277.6623
HERD PREFIX: HALF HALLSEY FARMS 37383 COUNTY ROAD 144 CLARKSBURG, CA, 95612-5073 916.798.0575
HERD PREFIX: JLC JENNER LAUSTALOT 11840 YOSEMITE DR REDDING, CA, 96003-8700 530.515.7514
HERD PREFIX: JMAR JOSEPH E AMARAL III 3348 W ZEERING RD MODESTO, CA, 95358-8650 209.538.1540
HERD PREFIX: KRLE KERLEE CATTLE 11837 E GRAYSON RD DENAIR, CA, 95316-9777 209.632.1990
HERD PREFIX: KLRC LAZY L RANCH 6295 MOUNT VERNON RD AUBURN, CA, 95603-8800 650.520.8649
HERD PREFIX: MJK MARK DICKSON AND JOAN JENKIN 60 HARBERN WAY HOLLISTER, CA, 95023-9730 408.505.1622
HERD PREFIX: MEGB MEGAN BANWARTH PO BOX 221 ADIN, CA, 96006-0221 530.260.2991
HERD PREFIX: POM POMI RANCH 5227B RED HILL RD PETALUMA, CA, 94952-9444 707.695.6758
HERD PREFIX: RSRC ROCKIN S RANCH INC 17554 S CHATEAU FRESNO AVE RIVERDALE, CA, 93656-9214 559.281.2244
MEMBERSHIP LISTING
Listing is sorted alphabetically by state and herd prefix.
HERD PREFIX: CVDC
ROCKING DC RANCH
448 ALOMA WAY
ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420-6566
805.481.1220
HERD PREFIX: SIL SILVEIRA BROTHERS PO BOX 37 FIREBAUGH, CA, 93622-0037
559.978.2778
HERD PREFIX: SIMN SIMON CATTLE PO BOX 186 CATHEYS VALLEY, CA, 95306-0186 209.769.8427
HERD PREFIX: STR STACHER RANCH PO BOX 1049 FORT JONES, CA, 96032-1049
Active adult memberships, registrations and transfers by state and region. **Numbers reflect statistics from 2022.
REGISTRATIONS
TRANSFERS ACTIVE MEMBERS
STATISTICSRegistration MAINE-ANJOU
YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN 4-5 EMBRYOS/DONOR WHEN YOU DON’T STIMULATE DONORS, YOU DON’T GET THE SAME RESULTS FRESH AND FROZEN EMBRYOS CAN GIVE SIMILAR RESULTS YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN IDENTIFYING DONORS & RECIPIENTS
– The most embryos/donor
YOUR YOUNGEST ANIMALS CAN BE YOUR MOST PRODUCTIVE DONORS THEY DON’T TREAT DONORS/SIRES INDIVIDUALLY YOU WON’T GET THE RESULT FEEDBACK YOU NEED
BREEDER & OWNER: Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross, Sherman, Ill.
2025-2026
MAINE-ANJOU
BREEDER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to the 2025–2026 American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Breeder & Exhibitor of the Year, TYLER LOUDON OF CRESTON, IOWA.
A familiar name in both the junior and open showrings, the Team T-Bone, the Loudon family, has consistently exhibited top-tier Maine-Anjou cattle across the country. This year, Tyler, alongside his parents, Tim and Karen, hit the road and found remarkable success— capturing Grand and Reserve Grand Champion honors at every show they attended with their Fullbloods and bulls. Over the past several years, the Loudons have campaigned some of the winningest fullblood females in the nation. What began as a small project has grown into a premier fullblood program, earning recognition not only within the Maine-Anjou breed but across the broader cattle industry.
Congratulations to Team T-Bone on an outstanding year!
Tyler Loudon
CRESTON, IOWA
SHOW ANIMAL OF THE YEAR POINT SEASON
The point season will run from March 2025 to March 2026. Points will be awarded for all open Maine-Anjou shows that were reported to the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) office during that time, as reported by that show’s office. Shows of less than 40 head receive half points, shows of more than 40 head receive full points, while animals exhibited at the American Royal, Kansas City, Mo., North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Ky., and Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Okla., receive double points. A top Gold, Silver & Bronze animal will be awarded in each breed category (Fullblood, Maine-Anjou, Maine Angus, MaineTainer).
In order to qualify for the All American program, animals must be exhibited at a minimum of two double point shows. Breeders and owners of cattle are listed according to the AMAA database during the point season.
Fullblood, Maine Angus and MaineTainer points are figured separately. For instance, if you show at one show that has a Maine Angus division but show at another one that shows them as MaineTainers, you will have two separate point tallies. Same applies for Fullbloods.
QUALIFYING SHOWS
- State Fairs (Must host Maine-Anjou division, AOB does not count)
- World Beef Expo
-Keystone International Livestock Expo (KILE)
-American Royal
-North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE)
-Cattlemen’s Congress
-National Western Stock Show
-Fort Worth Stock Show
AMERICAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION POINT TALLY SHEET
SINGLE CLASS POINTS
1st place 6 pts
2nd place 5 pts
3rd place 4 pts
4th place 3
DOUBLE POINT SHOWS (Kansas City, Louisville, Denver, Cattlemen’s Congress and Fort Worth)
1st place 12 pts
2nd place 10 pts
3rd place 8
Shows less than 40 head receive ½ points. Animals must be ¾ or higher percentage to be eligible.
TABULATION OF PREMIER EXHIBITOR/BREEDER POINTS AT THE FOUR MAJOR SHOWS:
EXHIBITOR POINTS:
1. Exhibitor points will be awarded to owner of record (to include immediate family national junior association members) as per AMAA computer at the time of the show.
2. An animal that is co-owned, the points will be tabulated as follows –If only one owner is present with cattle, they will be awarded all the points that animal acquires –If multiple owners are present, points will be divided equally.
BREEDER POINTS:
Breeder points will be awarded to breeder of record.
For publication purposes, cattle will be listed as per AMAA computer. Any cattle sold will have until next magazine deadline for transfer to take place and be published as such.
MAINE-ANJOU
Building for Generations to Come!
MAINE-ANJOU AND MAINETAINER TOP PRODUCING FEMALES
The American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) is proud to recognize the breeding programs behind these elite female genetic packages, whether they bred them or own them today. Accurate, meaningful data reporting within contemporary groups plays a critical role in advancing the Maine-Anjou breed. The females featured in the Cornerstone Gallery—earning Gold, Silver, and Bronze designations—represent true “curve benders,” driving genetic progress forward. We encourage you to take a closer look and connect with these breeding operations to see their programs and progress firsthand.
The dams listed below are the 2025 honorees. Each female has met the following criteria:
- Dams must be active, with their most recent calf born after Dec. 31, 2025, with performance data submitted to the AMAA.
- Dams must have first calf between 18 and 30 months of age (584 and 913 days).
- A dam’s first and second calf interval must be no more than 410 days.
- Embryo transplant calves are not used to determine calving intervals or average weaning ratios.
- Twins are used to calculate calving intervals, but not average weaning ratios.
- The average weaning ratio of the cows’ calves must be at least 104.5.
TRAIT LEADERS
MAINE-ANJOU
Congratulations to the breeders and owners of this exclusive group! The sires that are listed meet the criteria set forth. Levels of accuracy and current use within the Maine-Anjou breed are key components in making this elite list.
PERFORMANCE TRAIT LEADERS
A. Sires must rank in top 10% of breed for a selected trait.
B. Show a minimum of 70% accuracy for a selected trait.
C. Have produced a minimum of 10 registered progeny in the last three years. (After 2020 and before 2024).
MAINE-ANJOU SIRES
MAINETAINER SIRES
CARCASS TRAIT LEADERS - SIRES
A. Rank in top 25% of breed for a selected trait.
B. Show a minimum of 30% accuracy for a selected trait.
C. Have produced a minimum of 10 registered progeny in the last three years. (After 2019 and before 2023)
MAINE-ANJOU SIRES
MAINETAINER SIRES
MAINE-ANJOU Junior Update
2025-2026 AJMAA BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
President - Parker Lockhart, Oklahoma
Vice President - Kendall Leonhard, Indiana
Secretary - Joanie Vance, New Mexico
REGION 1
Ava Thomason, Arkansas
Emma Yochum, Ohio
REGION 2
Maddix Small, Kansas
Regan Ringkob, South Dakota
REGION 3
Kennedy Lockhart, Oklahoma
AT-LARGE
Kelton Arthur, Oklahoma
AJ Pospichal, Nebraska
Carlie Shenefield, Florida
2025-2026 ROYALTY QUEEN
Emma McClain, Oklahoma
PRINCESS
Allie Enlow, Oklahoma
Hadley Brown, Iowa
Hi! My name is Carlie Shenefield and I currently serve as an At-Large director for the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA). I am from Lakeland, Florida, which is a town right between the bright lights of Tampa and Orlando, where my family and I raise Maine-Anjou cattle. The cattle industry has always been a big part of my life, and growing up in the industry has shaped my values, work ethic, and passion for the future of agriculture.
Over the years, I have been involved in the cattle industry through showing cattle, participating in my state Cattlemen’s Association, and attending Maine-Anjou Junio National. Whether that be early mornings in the barn or long days at stock shows, I have learned that success comes with consistent hard work and a love for what you do.
This year is my first year serving on the AJMAA board as an At-Large director. When I first considered applying for this position, I was unaware of how awesome it truly is. Even when I was just a candidate, helping with the rookie speeches, watching them go in and nail their speech was a different type of feeling. Those are the future of the cattle industry. This experience made me realize just how important the job of a board member is.
Since being elected, my time on the board has already allowed me to grow in ways I did not expect. Being in this position has shown me how important it is to be a role model
members to succeed. One of the best parts of serving has been being alongside other board members, learning from them, and collaborating to make decisions that improve our association.
This past year, I have been blessed to go to three major stock shows with the AJMAA. Some of my most memorable moments come from working in the ring, wearing my blue jacket under the bright lights. Whether I was helping move cattle or assisting exhibitors, I truly have enjoyed every minute. Being in this position has allowed me to not only represent the breed, but also support other members and friends.
Looking ahead, our National Junior Show will be held in Grand Island, Nebraska. Important upcoming deadlines include May 1 for Junior National entries, Board of Directors applications, scholarships, and Royalty applications. Late entries will be accepted until May 11, which is the final opportunity to show at the Junior National. Additionally, June 1 is the deadline for the Maine Event, an exciting opportunity for members to come together and grow their leadership skills.
I look forward to my next year on the AJMAA Board of Directors. I am so excited for what is ahead and so grateful for this opportunity to be a part of this amazing association. I can’t wait to see everyone in Grand Island, Game On!
JULY 21-24, 2026
ENTRIES DUE JUNE 1
CARLIE SHENEFIELD AT-LARGE
Show Reports MAINE-ANJOU
IOWA BEEF EXPO
Des Moines, Iowa • Judges: Jake Bloomberg, Illionois & Bernard Ausmus, Iowa
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Judge: Blake Bloomberg, Illinois
RESERVE MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE
Berkley McKay, Orlando, Okla.
RESERVE SUPREME INFLUENCE
CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE
Emory Cowley, Morrison, Okla.
RESERVE OVERALL RING A 3RD OVERALL RING B
CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE
McKlay Gensini, Hennepin, Ill.
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
RESERVE MAINE ANGUS B
Corbin Curoe, Bernard, Iowa
RESERVE MAINETAINER FEMALE
Gemma Emberson, Nowata, Okla.
MAINE-ANJOU
Show Reports
OHIO BEEF EXPO
Columbus, Ohio • Judge: Brent Cromwell, Texas
7TH OVERALL FEMALE
CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE
Lucy Cole, W. Liberty, Ohio
6TH OVERALL FEMALE
CHAMPION MAINE ANGUS FEMALE
Garrett Reusch, Spencer, Ohio
RESERVE MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE
Sydney Skinner, Waterford, Ohio
8TH OVERALL FEMALE
RESERVE MAINE ANGUS FEMALE
Elizabeth Bok, Hicksville, Ohio
SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO
San Antonio, Texas • Judge: Terri Barber, Texas
SUPREME CONTINENTAL CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE
Caylee Jayde Anderson,
RESERVE MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE
Bostyn Barrilleux, Midland, Texas
9TH OVERALL FEMALE
CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE
Blake Herdman, Hillsboro, Ohio
RESERVE MAINETAINER FEMALE
S tella Koehler, Lancaster, Ohio
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO
Houston, Texas • Judge: Will Coor, Ohio
MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE
MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE
CHAMPION
Bostyn Barrilleux, Midland, Texas
RESERVE
Hadley Whitley, Clyde, Texas
DNA REMINDERS & INFORMATION
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
NEOGEN UPDATED PROCEDURES:
The Neogen DNA lab has implemented new procedures regarding on hold orders. Samples must now be submitted to the lab within 30 days from the time of the order. Orders that are not received within 30 days will be deleted from their system. Samples that are received after the 30 days will experience delays in testing due to order recreation. It is recommended not to order the DNA testing until you have a sample procured and ready to submit. For DNA questions please contact Rylee Barber at Rylee@ amaapc.com.
DNA & TESTING SUBMISSION
To submit a sample through the association, please follow the DNA request instructions on our website, maine-anjou.org/geneticforms.php. Samples must be on a hair card, blood card or TSU in order to be submitted - blood card is preferred. Sampling supplies can be ordered by contacting AMAA staff. Animals must be in the AMAA herd book before testing can be requested. Please note that testing takes approximately 3-4 weeks from the time the sample arrives at the lab. We will send test results by e-mail only, please make sure we have an up-to-date e-mail address for you, unless requested otherwise.
DNA REMINDERS 2025 -
The normal Neogen lab turnaround time is approximately 3 – 4 weeks. Turnaround times are longer for multiple tests on one sample. Turnaround times may also be extended on hair samples as it is more labor intensive to process the sample. We encourage you to submit samples as quickly as you can in order to avoid testing and registration delays.
NEW – All samples turned in on a hair card will be charged an additional $5 per sample.
NEW – All samples that must be pulled from inventory will be charged an additional $5 per sample for the sample pull fee.
AMAA will accept blood cards, tissue sampling units (TSU), semen straws or hair cards.
NEW – All AI SIRES prior to registering ET or AI calves, must have on file with the AMAA the parentage test:
GGP Bovine 100K and be tested for, if not already free by pedigree, of the following genetic defects: AM, CA, NH, DD, DS, TH and PHA and results listed on file with the AMAA. This applies to all Maine-Anjou sires, commercial sires and sires registered in other breed registries. If you are unsure if your AI sire meets the testing requirements, please call our office.
DNA testing results may take up to 6 weeks to be processed by the lab.
NEW – All DONOR DAMS - Prior to registering ET calves, all donor dams must have on file with the AMAA the parentage test: GGP Bovine 100K and be tested for, if not already free by pedigree, of the following genetic defects: AM, CA, NH, DD, DS, TH and PHA and results listed on file with the AMAA. This applies to all Maine-Anjou donors, commercial donors and donors registered in other breed registries. If you are unsure if your donor meets the testing requirements, please call our office. DNA testing results may take up to 6 weeks to be processed by the lab.
TEST & PRICING
HOW TO REQUEST DNA OR TESTING INFORMATION
• Visit maine-anjou.org/geneticforms.php
• Rylee Matheny, 816-431-9950 EXT. 1 or Rylee@amaapc.com
REGISTRATION REMINDERS
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW - BULLS ALL BULLS
All bulls born after January 1, 2014 must be TH and PHA free by test or pedigree in order to register.
CARRIER BULLS
If a bull is found to be a carrier, he can register as a FOUNDATION OR PERFORMANCE BULL ONLY. All progeny out of Foundation bulls must test free of that defect in order to register. If the progeny of Foundation bulls tests free, their Maine-Anjou percentage will carry to their offspring. Ifthey come back as a carrier, that animal is not registerable with the AMAA.
MAINE ANGUS BULLS
Maine Angus bulls must be TH and PHA free as well as AM, NH a nd CA Free for black Angus and AM, NH, CA and OS Free for Red Angus. If bulls come back a carrier of AM, NH, CA and OS they will register as MaineTainer.
AI SIRES
AI SIRES - Prior to registering ET or AI calves, all AI sires must have on file with the AMAA the parentage test: GGP Bovine 100K. They must be TH & PHA Free by pedigree or test.
The following genetic defects: AM, CA, NH, DD & DS must be tested for, if not already free by pedigree, and their results on file with the AMAA.
This applies to all Maine-Anjou sires, commercial sires and sires registered in other breed registries. If you are unsure if your AI sire meets the testing requirements, please call our office. DNA testing results may take up to 6 weeks to be processed by the lab.
FOR DNA OR GENETICS TESTING QUESITONS
E-MAIL BLAKE@AMAAPC.COM 816-431-9950 EXT. 5
E-MAIL RYLEE@AMAAPC.COM — 816-431-9950 EXT. 1
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National Junior Heifer Show Late Entry Deadline May 11, Platte City, Mo.
National Junior Heifer Show June 12-18, Grand Island, Neb.
Maine-Anjou Industry Networking Event (MAINE) July 21-24, Des Moines, Iowa
Ohio State Fair Open Maine-Anjou Show Aug. 1, Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State Fair Junior Maine-Anjou Show Aug. 2, Columbus, Ohio
Indiana State Fair Open Maine-Anjou Show Aug. 7, Indianapolis, Ind.
Indiana State Fair Junior Maine-Anjou Show Aug. 8-9, Indianapolis, Ind.
Iowa State Fair Open Maine-Anjou Show Aug. 15, Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa State Fair Junior Maine-Anjou Show Aug. 18, Des Moines, Iowa
Missouri State Fair Junior Maine-Anjou Show Aug. 16, Sedalia, Mo.
Missouri State Fair Open Maine-Anjou Show Aug. 17, Sedalia, Mo.
