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	What are American breeds? They are bos indicus breeds of beef cattle, developed in the United States, that carry some amount of Brahman inheritance. Recognizing a need for a unified coalition to represent those who produce and market these cattle, the American Breeds Coalition (ABC) was formed.

	The American Breeds Coalition was organized and chartered as a coalition of breed associations with a primary focus in furthering the interests of producers of American breeds of beef cattle. By working together for our common cause, we create a proactive group of members who are dedicated to promoting superior American breeds and their crosses. Typical activities include educational programs and events, research projects, research demonstrations, sales, joint marketing efforts, promotional materials, enhanced positive press coverage, joint advertising, and more.

	Updates from ABC Directors - August 2009 Meeting The American Breeds Coalition met on August 2, 2009 on the campus of Texas A&M University in conjunction with the TAMU Beef Cattle Short Course. Brahman, Braford, Beefmaster, Red Brangus, and Simbrah breeders and association representatives were in attendance. President Dr. Charlie Graham recapped some of the past activities and congratulated the organization on all it had accomplished. He reported on a new cooperation between the Brahman Influenced Marketing group and ABC. The group discussed upcoming ABC events at the San Antonio International Farm Show, NCBA Convention, San Antonio Livestock Show International Room and the TSCRA Convention. If you would like to get more involved in ABC, please contact any of our association representatives.

	American Breeds Featured in John Deere's The Furrow Magazine ABC Director Sally Buxkemper recently shared an article with ABC that was featured in The Furrow Magazine published by John Deere. If you'd like to read the article, Click here and visit The Furrow's web site: The article is on page 7.

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ABC includes six U.S. beef breed associations who have partnered to create a unique synergy to promote American Breeds. These associations have been part of the ABC since it’s inception and work together to spread the word about the positive influence that eared-cattle play in the beef industry. Please visit these association sites for more information about their groups.

While each of these eared breeds still maintain an aggressive and competitive nature when it comes to selling their individual breeds, each is wise enough to know that there is strength in numbers and at times it is advantageous to cooperate with one another. The goal of ABC is to spread the word about the role that eared influenced cattle play in the beef industry.

Association Name	Phone Number	Web Site
American Red Brangus Association	512-858-7285	americanredbrangus.org
American Brahman Breeders Association	713-349-0854	brahman.org
Beefmaster Breeders United	210-732-3132	beefmasters.org
Santa Gertrudis Breeders International	361-592-9357	santagertrudis.com
United Braford Breeders	936-569-8200	brafords.org
Simbrah (American Simmental Association)	406-587-4531	simbrah.org

Click here to view our 2009 ABC Members.

Throughout the year, ABC hosts seminars and participates in events promoting American breeds throughout the nation, particularly in the southern region. We have held events in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. We also encourage you to visit our association member web sites for upcoming events within in their breed.

Watch for ABC at these upcoming events:

Date	Event	Location
January 27-30, 2010	ABC Booth NCBA Cattle Industry Convention	San Antonio, Texas
February 7, 2010	Ft. Worth All Breeds Female Sale	Ft. Worth, Texas
February 5-14, 2010	ABC Booth in SALE International Room	San Antonio, Texas
February 9, 2010	ABC Annual Membership Meeting – S.A.L.E.
February 10, 2010	S.A.L.E. Commercial Female Sale	San Antonio, Texas
March 6, 2010	ABC Booth at TSCRA Convention	Ft. Worth, Texas
April 2010	TAMU Beef Cattle Short Course Planning Meeting
August 1-4, 2010	TAMU Beef Cattle Short Course	College Station, Texas

Membership in the ABC is open to anyone interested in helping the promotion and educational events of those involved with American-influenced cattle. We offer three levels of membership:

Association Membership – For associations of beef cattle developed in America and which contain some degree of Brahman breeding in their genetic make-up. $250 annual dues.
Affiliate Membership – For those entities involved in feeding, processing, marketing or promoting Brahman-influenced cattle. $250 annual dues.
Individual / Ranch Supporting Membership – For individuals, partnerships, or corporations actively involved in the production of Brahman-influenced cattle. This class of membership does not have voting privileges as they are represented through their specific breed associations provided that breed is a member. $50 annual dues.

Click here for a membership form and get involved with ABC. Your membership dollars are wisely invested in the education, promotion, and marketing of American breed cattle.

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