ANS 3934 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: American Angus Association, Online Advertising, Information System
Document Summary
Angus cattle were brought to victoria, kansas in 1873. The american angus association headquarters is still in kansas today. Umbrella organization for: certified angus beef 1978, angus production inc, angus foundation, angus genetics. In 2016, about 335,000 purebred angus cattle were registered: this is more than any other breed. Member services: largest department, regulates rules and regulations of the programs. Information systems: record keeping and computer services. Events and education: shows and conferences. Angus foundation: fundraising for youth and research. Angus productions inc: about 50 people, angus journal, angus beef bulletin, the angus report/ i am angus/ angus talk, special services, web marketing, communications and public relations, angusauctions. com. Certified angus beef: wooster, ohio, formed as a result if a change in beef grading, to ensure quality of angus beef, sold over a billion pounds of product this year. There are 13 territories, each with a regional manager. Liaison between members, affiliates of the association, and the home office.