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Profitability can happen at any end point in the beef business. The Business Side of Beef is an innovative marketing system designed to take advantage of value added opportunities for Charolais genetics, regardless of end point. Check out the current programs and watch for future program development in the Business Side of Beef.

	Get the Facts! Charolais sired calves are widely accepted by feeders

	Moderate at birth, Charolais-influenced calves translate to 86 more pounds of growth at weaning and another 127 pounds heavier finish weights.* Unlike most other breeds, color consistency make Charolais easy to identify. Get the facts before making your next herd sire purchase. * Charolais Advantage Evident in CSU Research Study, Colorado State University, Eastern Colorado Research Center (ECRC), Akron, CO

	PLAIN AS BLACK AND WHITE
	Kansas rancher finds benefits adding Charolais, heterosis to his herd. • To read the entire article, click here

	MOTHER OF THE YEAR
	Crossbred cows are money in the bank. • To read the entire article, click here

	HARVESTING HETEROSIS & HEALTH BUILDS PROFITABLE GENETIC PACKAGE, USEFUL END PRODUCTS
	The Lerwick family assesses the economic advantages of their Charolais crossbreeding program, documenting the value of heterosis. • To read the entire article, click here

	THE RIGHT STEER FOR A HIGH CORN COST WORLD
	Actual feedlot performance data clearly shows performance always pays. Recent data on over 100,000 head of steers demonstrates today's ideal steer gains 3.5 lbs. or more per day, finishes at 1,400 lbs. and qualifies for additional premiums paid for high quality carcasses. • To read the entire white paper, click here

	LET'S PROVE WHAT WE THINK WE KNOW
	AICA Executive Vice President, J. Neil Orth, outlines the content of the Charolais Feedyard Performance Study • To read the entire article, click here

	BUILDING THE IDEAL FEEDLOT STEER
	Two feedlot managers discuss the value of Charolais and Charolais-cross genetics in the feedyard and on the rail. • To read the entire article, click here

	CHAROLAIS ADVANTAGE EVIDENT IN CSU RESEARCH STUDY
	Data analyzes the advantage of Charolais genetics on producers' bottom lines. • To read the entire article, click here • See the full research study, click here

Some articles listed above have appeared in previous issues of Charolais Edge, AICA's publication geared for the commercial beef producer. If you'd like a free subscription, contact Molly Mader at the AICA office at 816-464-5977 or mmader@charolaisusa.com.



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With more than 2,900 active members, the AICA is one of the most dynamic and innovative breed organizations in the country! Members are eligible to participate in a variety of livestock shows, industry conferences, association activities, and educational meetings. The AICA is the official registry of Charolais and Charbray cattle in the United States. In 2007, the AICA had 64,000 active females reported. Active and Junior members contact AICA for a password to use the “Register Online” system.