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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important Notice: Red Angus Phone System Upgrade
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST
The Red Angus Association of America is upgrading our phone system from RingCentral to Zoom Phone on Friday, November 6, 2026, as part of our continued commitment to improving communication, accessibility and service to our membership.
During this transition, our phone service may be temporarily unavailable between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. CST. We appreciate your patience as we make this important upgrade.
Our Main Phone Number Is NOT Changing!
940-387-3502
While our main number will remain the same, our department and staff extensions are changing. Please save the updated extensions below for future reference.
Department Extensions
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Department |
New Extension |
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Membership |
100 |
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Registration / Data Entry |
200 |
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DNA / Genomics |
300 |
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Value-Added Programs |
400 |
Leadership Team Extensions
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Team Member |
Title |
New Extension |
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Greg Ruehle |
Executive Vice President |
2000 |
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Halla Ramsey |
Executive Director of Operations |
1000 |
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Larry Keenan |
Director of Breed Improvement |
500 |
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Ashley McCoy |
Co-Director of Beef Supply & Market Demand |
410 |
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Troy Marshall |
Co-Director of Beef Supply & Market Demand |
450 |
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Luke Bolin |
Director of Communications |
600 |
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Kenda Ponder |
Registration / Data Services |
700 |
Need Assistance During the Transition?
If you have an urgent matter and are unable to reach our office by phone during the transition, please email info@redangus.org, and our team will assist you as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your patience and continued support as we work to better serve the Red Angus membership.
The Red Angus Association of America
has officially moved to Oklahoma City!
Please direct all mail to our new address:
2012 S. Post Rd.
Midwest City, OK 73130
Reporting Deadline: November 18th
Spring Heifer Exposure Due
The data that you submit for the heifer exposure inventory will be combined with data gathered through regular THR procedures to calculate the economically relevant Red Angus Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) EPD. Taking a few minutes to submit this data can increase the accuracy of HPG EPDs within your herd. HPG adds value to the seedstock you market and provides RAAA members a greater return on their investment in THR.
More data means increased accuracy and better selection decisions!
To report data online in REDSPro, follow the steps here.
If you no longer have a heifer in your herd, choose an appropriate disposal code to remove her from your inventory. If you plan on holding any heifer to calve later than Spring 2027, you will need to report a reason code for these heifers with your 2027 calf crop to avoid them being inactivated.
Information to enter into the heifer exposure report: :
1. Breeding Season Start Date and End Date (NOTE: Breeding windows longer than 90 days will be considered irregular and will not be used in the calculation of the Heifer Pregnancy EPD)
2. Check Yes or No for exposure (includes pasture exposure, AI breeding or both)
3. Management Group Designation (for detailed information see below)
4. Enter Disposal codes for animals no longer in herd
Other Dates:
Nov 2: Monthly billing statements sent via mail and email
Nov 18: Spring Heifer Exposure due
Nov 26-27: RAAA closed for Holiday observance
Dec 1: Monthly billing statements sent via mail and email
Dec 11: Fall 2026 THR Assessments billed - 1st installment
Dec 24-25: Office closed for Holiday observance
Dec 31-Jan 1: Office closed for Holiday observance
Full THR calendar
Hair Shedding (HS) Research EPDs
The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce the release of Hair Shedding (HS) Research EPDs, developed through research funded by the Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation and conducted by the University of Missouri.
The HS EPD predicts genetic differences in an animal's ability to shed its winter hair coat earlier, a trait associated with improved heat tolerance, adaptability, and productivity in challenging environments.
As a Research EPD, this evaluation gives Red Angus breeders early access to an emerging genetic selection tool while additional data are collected and the model continues to be refined. Members who have submitted Hair Shedding records can now view HS Research EPDs for their animals in REDSPro under My Reports.
Continued submission of Hair Shedding data will strengthen the evaluation, improve its accuracy, and support the future advancement of this important selection tool.
Avoid payment delays and finance charges - use eCheck!
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eChecks do not incur any processing fees
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Payments draw directly from a bank account using routing and account numbers
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eChecks eliminate the risk of mail delays and potential finance charges
Need Help?
How to correct/update animals on your inventory:Click Here
Don't see your problem on this list? Check out our full list of tutorials here.
Schedule a personalized one-on-one meeting with registration staff to go over your account, learn REDSPro tips and tricks, get help with submitting your calf data or updating your herd inventory and MORE! This resource is for members of all ages, regions and herd sizes. Meetings can be scheduled via Zoom, Google Meet or a phone call. Schedule HERE!
BOLT EPDs
To guarantee inclusion in the weekly BOLT evaluation, data must be Final Submitted by Sunday. Results are available 9 days later on the following Tuesday. Data is only pulled once a week, and is only updated once a week. See the calendar below for an example.
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