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Herd
Management Tools

Find the latest resources and tools for managing your herd here.

Resource Library

The AHA Resource Library has a collection of educational videos over varying topics. Videos contain information about herd management, membership, breed improvement, youth programs and more.

Gestation Chart

Use this gestation chart to determine due dates for beef cattle by selecting your breeding date to find the expected calving date.

Genetic Abnormalities

Access a list of known genetic carriers.

Tattoo / Herd ID

Permanent identification starts with a successful tattoo. Don’t run the risk of having an illegible tattoo by using an improper technique.

Animal Scoring

Find a combination of content on udder scores, body condition scores, and frame scores on this page.

PDFs

DNA testing procedures
Online registration tips
Horn management tips
Castration dos and don’ts
Timely tips to prevent scours
How to collect a DNA sample
TPR management codes
10 Steps to buying the right bull
Are you ready for calving season?
10 vaccine tips
Blood card DNA sample procedure
Understanding calving ease EPDs
Bull management
Calving out heifers
To AI or not
TSU Order Form
Understanding carcass value
What’s he worth?
Cold weather calving strategies
ABCs of verification

Marketing Resource PDFs

Buyhereford.com: Online auction
Hereford.org banner ad tips
Breeding season success checklist