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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
Red Angus Board of Directors Meeting Highlights
June 2026
Member Service & Billing Changes
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Beginning July, 2026, paperless billing will become the default option. Members may continue receiving paper statements for $5 per month.
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Finance charges will be assessed after 60 days of non-payment, instead of the known policy of 30 days of non-payment. Accounts will continue to be placed on hold after 30 days of non-payment.
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Beginning with the July/August 2026 Red Angus magazine, households will receive only one physical copy of the magazine per address, unless additional copies are requested.
Next Reporting Deadline: August 5th
Fall No Progeny 2025 calf crop Requested
Other Dates:
Aug 3: Monthly billing statements sent via mail and email
Aug 5: Fall 2025 No Progeny Requested
Aug 12: Spring 2026 Calf Data Reuqested (Birth and Weaning)
Aug 14: Spring 2026 THR - 2nd Installment Billed (payment due Sept 25th)
Aug 19: Spring Heifer Exposure Requested
Sept 2: Fall 2026 Herd Inventory Due
Sept 9: RASF Golf Tournament Fundraiser Sign Up Deadline
Sept 15-18: National Red Angus Convention in PA
Full THR calendar
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
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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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