ANGUS REMAINS INDUSTRY LEADER (23-Oct-09)
The American Angus Association remained at the top of the beef cattle industry in 2009, with the number of registrations far outpacing those of any other breed.
“Our year-end statistics continue to demonstrate strong demand for Angus genetics and solidify our long-held position as a leader in the beef cattle industry,” Bryce Schumann, American Angus Association CEO, said. “These results underscore our members’ commitment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry, and record-breaking sales for Certified Angus Beef(CAB) further substantiate Angus demand.”
Despite a sagging U.S. economy, the association’s 30,000 members registered 282,911 Angus animals during fiscal year 2009, which ended September 30. This is 40% more than the registrations for all Australian beef breeds combined in 2008. Transfers (sales) of registered Angus to new owners reached 176,199, indicating continued demand for Angus genetics. Embryo transfers accounted for 11.3% of registrations, and more than 52% of registered calves were a result of A.I.
American breeders submitted 845,633 weights, bringing the database to more than 16 million weight records.
Sales of CAB climbed for the third successive year with record sales of 663 million pounds (over 300,000 tonnes), 24 million pounds (11,000 tonnes) up on the previous year. The 2.87 million carcases that were certified for CAB was an 8% increase for the year.
From: Angus Australia. Media contact Geoff Phillips phone (03) 9431 1522 or 0411 413 599, fax (03) 9431 1864, or email geoff@angusaustralia.com.au.
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