Canadian Angus Performance Program Submission Deadline

October 15, 2010

Earlier this summer we advised all members who participate in the performance program and submit their calf performance data that the deadline for inclusion into the next NCE had changed from November 1^st to October 10^th.

We appreciate the patience of our CAPP members during this time, and we value your participation on the Performance Program.

We have heard your concerns about the deadline and have extended it to October 15^th.

If you still cannot meet this deadline:

• There is no penalty!

• We still want your weights, send them when you can.

• There is another evaluation in June 2011 and your calves will receive National EPDs then.

• In the meantime the CAA will generate interim EPDs, which include both parental information and weaning weight information in the calculation

·     We hope that this extension to the deadline will alleviate a little stress during this busy harvest and give you more time to get your calves weighed.

We understand that some members might not be able to make the deadline even with the extension. Please submit your weights as soon as possible even if it is after the deadline.

If you are able to have your calves’ weaning weights into the office before October 15^th the association staff will work hard to make sure that the weights are included in the upcoming Evaluation.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. The Canadian Angus Association is committed to providing our members with the best selection tools possible. Please contact Kajal Devani by email at kajal1@cdnangus.ca or at 1-888-571-3580 if you have any questions in regards to the National Cattle Evaluation deadline, Interim EPDs or the Canadian Angus Performance Program.