How to Register an ET calf
Registering an embryo calf is just like registering a natural born calf, except for a few things: the donor dam, MBC, and breeder fields. Here are the quick instructions…
How to Report Mature Dam Data
Do you need to report data on your mature cows? Here is how…
How to Generate a Barn Sheet
*Animals must be on file with ASA to appear on the barn sheet.* A barn sheet is a worksheet designed to help collect data at chute side. When you submit your request for a barn sheet, the lab will receive a copy of the barn sheet and they usually forward to the technician. This allows…
How to Register a Foundation Cow or Bull
Any animal that is registered with another breed association is eligible for registration with ASA, this is called a foundation animal. Foundation registration is an in-house process. To start the registration process, please submit a copy of the primary Association’s registration certificate to the ASA office. If you do not have a copy of the…
DNA – What Testing Does ASA Offer?
In this day and age with so many different DNA tests being offered, trying to figure out which one you should use or actually need on any given animal can be quite challenging. The following is an attempt to serve as an explanation of the various tests being offered and also suggestions for which groups…
How to Search for a Buyer Account Number
How to do an ASA Member Search: In order to avoid multiple non-member buyer numbers, ASA recommends you look up buyer accounts prior to starting an online transfer job. If you simply type in name and address at time of transfer, the system is designed to look for a match, however, any slight variation in spelling…
How to Pay your Account Online
1.Log in to Herdbook (Want to know how to log-in?) 2.Click the “My Account” Tab 3. Click “Pay Account Balance” (We ONLY Accept Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) 4. Click on the Add Payment option in the green box in the lower right hand corner in order to pay the bill. This page shows you what the prior balance owed…
Common DNA-Related Processing Errors and Warnings
There are a handful of DNA-related errors and warnings that can potentially hold up the processing of a job or cause confusion. ERRORS Q: What does this mean? A: All calves resulting from purchased embryos must be parent verified before they can be registered. It is important to note that the DNA testing must go…
Benefits of an ASA Membership
Becoming a member of the American Simmental Association is an easy, cost-saving process that holds many hidden gems for those progressive cattlemen and women that chose to become part of our team Simmental. As with any membership decision, we realize that there are a number of factors that influence your decision at hand. Cost A…
Common Questions on Name Changes
The Processing Team has noticed a high frequency of questions about changing animal names, and questions on using/adding a prefix. Below is a quick question and answer on two of the most common “name/prefix questions”: Can I change the name of the animal and add my account prefix? No, you can change the “name portion” of an…
Profit Through Data 