Herd Management Software
Software package options
One option members with larger herds or with both purebred and commercial herds might want to consider is utilizing on-farm herd management software packages. Some of these packages provide members the ability to track much more information than what is typically submitted to the American Hereford Association (AHA), and this information can aid them in their accounting, taxes, compliance with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) audited programs, etc. and at the same time allows them to interface with the AHA to some extent. Here are a few of the options available and the extent to which they currently interface with AHA's registry system. You can use the contact information provided below to learn more about each system and pricing.
GEM (Genetic & Economic Management)
Benyshek & Hough Consulting Services
www.benyshek-hough.com 770-586-0432
- Upload initial herd data files to get user started (software provider)
- Submit registrations to AHA (user)
- Submit weaning and yearling data (user)
- Upload calf crop and herd expected progeny difference (EPD) updates (user)
CattleMax
Cattle Soft Inc.
www.CattleMax.com 877-454-COWS
- Upload initial herd data files to get user started (software provider)
- Submit registrations to AHA (user)
- Upload calf crop and herd EPD updates (software provider)
CowSense
Midwest Microsystems LLC
www.midwestmicro.com 402-323-6969
- Upload initial herd data files to get user started (software provider)
- Submit registrations to AHA (user)
- Submit weaning and yearling data (user)
- Upload calf crop and herd EPD updates (user)
CattlePro
Bowman Farm Systems, Inc.
www.cattlepro.com 800-204-2002
- Upload initial herd data files to get user started (software provider)
- Submit registrations to AHA
