American-International Charolais Association

American-International Charolais Association The AICA is the official registry of Charolais cattle in the United States.
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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.

πŸ“’ AICA Office Closure NoticeThe AICA office will close at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, September 4, and remain closed Mo...
09/03/2026

πŸ“’ AICA Office Closure Notice

The AICA office will close at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, September 4, and remain closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, September 8.

We wish all of our AICA members and Charolais breeders a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Balancing the Beef Equation: Why Charolais Genetics Are Winning on Dairy Crosses Beef-on-dairy demand is surging β€” and C...
09/02/2026

Balancing the Beef Equation: Why Charolais Genetics Are Winning on Dairy Crosses

Beef-on-dairy demand is surging β€” and Charolais is leading the charge. At this year's Texas Tech Beef & Dairy Symposium, the message was clear: as the industry updates its yield-grade "yardsticks" for the first time in decades, the traits that matter most are exactly where Charolais genetics deliver.
βœ… Charolais AI sires on Holstein dams are producing steers with dramatically improved red meat yield
βœ… That added muscle and ribeye size complements the marbling Holstein already brings to the table
βœ… Retail and food-service demand for high-quality beef keeps climbing β€” targeted beef-on-dairy genetics are helping producers hit 30–40% Prime and 60%+ Upper 2/3 Choice-which Charolais-sired cattle now deliver thanks to industry-standard heavier finished weights.

Charolais remains the proven way to add pounds of salable red meat without sacrificing the quality dairy crosses are known for.

Read the full story in the August 2026 issue of Feed-Lot Magazine: https://www.feedlotmagazine.com/eedition/page-10/page_2d7fa9fa-eded-57b0-a71f-1251865e840b.html

08/30/2026

Wild Indian Acres Collection Sale
August 29, 2026
Blackwell, Mo.
Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales, Oakley, Kan.
Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill.

Averages:
3 Partial Interest Donors $52,833
1 1/4 Bulls $46,800
12 Open Heifers $12,166
5 Fall Bred Heifers $8,000
5 Spring Bred Heifers $7,650
10 Fall Bred Cows $8,825
11 Spring Cow-Calf Splits $11,309
2 Bred Spring Cows $7,000
49 1/4 Lots $13,561

Not reported in above averages:
3 Pregnant Recipients $8,166
3 Pens of 3 Heifers $10,300
48 Embryos $1,409
101 Units of Semen $164

Total Sale Gross: $807,600

High-selling lots:
$75,000 - Donor. Fink Miss 7982 1161 FL, 8-17-17, by VPI Free Lunch 708T. From Wild Indian Acres, DeSoto, Mo. and Brantley Cattle, Callahan, Fla. To LG Herndon Jr. Farms Inc., Lyons, Ga.
$37,500 - Donor. LT Sybille 6476, 2-23-16, by LT Ledger 0332 P. From Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, S.D. To Buffalo Ridge Cattle Company, Moose Jaw, Sask. (50% Embryo Interest.)
$30,000 - Bull. DCR Mr Lexington L354, 3-13-23, by WCF Mr Silver Gun 467. From Wild Indian Acres. To Caprock Cattle Company, Hecla, S.D. (25% interest, fall possession.)
$24,000 - Donor. Carrs Ms Germaine 202 P ET, 2-10-22, by WC Milestone 5223 P. From Caprock Cattle Company. To Claystrong Genetic Enterprises, Mercersburg, Pa. (50% Embryo Interest.)

πŸ“… Mark Your Calendars!The 2026 AICA Fall Board of Directors Meeting & Committee Meetings are coming up September 29th an...
08/29/2026

πŸ“… Mark Your Calendars!

The 2026 AICA Fall Board of Directors Meeting & Committee Meetings are coming up September 29th and 30th! Members are encouraged to review the meeting schedule and make travel arrangements early.

🏨 A room block is available for those attending, so be sure to reserve your accommodations ahead of the meeting.

Find the full meeting and committee schedule, along with room block information, here:
https://charolaisusa.com/2026-fall-board-of-directors-meeting-committee-meetings-schedule-and-room-block/

We look forward to seeing everyone this fall!

08/28/2026

Wright Charolais Fall Bred Heifer Sale
August 27, 2026

CCi LiveOnline
Sale Consultant: CK Sales & Marketing, Topeka, Kan.
Auctioneer: Greg Goggins, Billings, Mont.

Average:
19 Bred Heifers $12,079
Not reported in above average:
9 Embryos $1,366
Total Sale Gross: $241,800

High-selling lots:
$45,000 - Bred Heifer. WC Maid 4503, 9-2-24, by WC Encompass 0507 P. Bred to WC Artillery 2404 P. To Circle F Farms, Baxley, Ga. (One-half interest.)

$26,000 - Bred Heifer. WC Queen 4615 P, 10-4-24, by WC Encompass 0507 P. Bred to WC Artillery 2404 P. To Circle F Farms. (One-half interest.)

$20,000 - Bred Heifer. WC Sweetheart 4594 P, 9-21-24, by WC Encompass 0507 P. Bred to WC Artillery 2404 P. To LG Herndon Jr. Farms, Lyons, Ga.

$15,000 - Bred Heifer. WC Cameo Girl 4803 P ET, 9-2-24, by WC Inferno 6561 P. Bred to WC Artillery 2404 P. To Circle F Farms.

$13,000 - Bred Heifer. WC Brenda 4406 P, 9-3-24, by WC Encompass 0507 P. Bred to WC Artillery 2404 P. To Brady Kresak, Tobias, Neb.

08/21/2026

What a week! πŸ‘ The first-ever CharAdvantage Week with Superior Livestock at the Big Horn Classic was a great success!

It was exciting to see Charolais-influenced cattle take center stage and showcase the value, performance and marketability they bring to the beef industry. Programs like CharAdvantage continue to create opportunities for producers to add value to their cattle through verified age, source and genetics.

A big thank you to Superior Livestock Auction, the producers who participated and everyone who helped make the inaugural CharAdvantage Week one to remember. We’re looking forward to continuing to grow this program and creating even more opportunities for Charolais-influenced cattle!

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY 🚨Join us for CharAdvantage Week with Superior Livestock today in Sheridan, Wyoming for an outstanding...
08/19/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY 🚨

Join us for CharAdvantage Week with Superior Livestock today in Sheridan, Wyoming for an outstanding lineup of Charolais-influenced cattle!

πŸ“ Today's Charolais Schedule:
β€’ Region 1 & 2 Feeders kick off the day
β€’ Followed by Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota calves
⭐ The CharAdvantage Feature will take place between the Nebraska and South Dakota calf offerings.

Don't miss this showcase of high-quality Charolais genetics and exceptional feeder cattle. We look forward to seeing you! πŸ”— https://superiorlivestock.com/time-and-auction-information/?auctionId=1370

🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨Join us for CharAdvantage Week with Superior Livestock on Wednesday, August 19 for an outstandin...
08/10/2026

🚨 Mark Your Calendars! 🚨

Join us for CharAdvantage Week with Superior Livestock on Wednesday, August 19 for an outstanding lineup of Charolais-influenced cattle!

πŸ“ Wednesday's Charolais Schedule:
β€’ Region 1 & 2 Feeders kick off the day
β€’ Followed by Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota calves
The CharAdvantage Feature will take place between the Nebraska and South Dakota calf offerings.

Don't miss this showcase of high-quality Charolais genetics and exceptional feeder cattle. We look forward to seeing you on sale day! https://superiorlivestock.com/onlineCatalog/?auctionId=1370

πŸ“ Beef Cattle Short Course | College Station, TXOne of the best parts of Beef Cattle Short Course is seeing Charolais br...
08/03/2026

πŸ“ Beef Cattle Short Course | College Station, TX

One of the best parts of Beef Cattle Short Course is seeing Charolais breeders from across the country come together to promote and strengthen our breed. We always enjoy catching up with familiar faces, meeting new producers, and sharing what makes Charolais genetics stand out.

If you’re attending Beef Cattle Short Course, be sure to stop by and visit with the AICA team today. We’d love to see you!

07/31/2026

Royal Breeders Phenotype & Genotype Show

Friday, October 23, 2026

American Royal Livestock Show

The Missouri Charolais Breeders Association will sponsor a new event in conjunction with the American Royal National ROE Charolais Show, Friday, October 23 – Royal Breeders Phenotype & Genomics Show – an Open competition for both Charolais females and bulls.

Β· All animals must be entered in the American Royal National ROE Charolais Show – Entry Deadline: September 10

Β· Eligible Purebred animals must have Genomically Enhanced EPDs (GE-EPD) published in the October 2026 AICA National Cattle Evaluation (NCE)

Details are being finalized. Watch for information and contacts late August.

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