Bovine congestive heart failure is a costly and growing challenge for the cattle feeding industry, greatly affecting performance and profitability. In a first-of-its-kind partnership, the American Shorthorn Association and Simplot Livestock collaborated to identify genetics associated with lower risk for BCHF. Early results are incredibly promising for the British breed, with the first 10,000 genotypes showing much lower risk for developing BCHF than other breeds and crosses Simplot Livestock has evaluated. Check out this episode of The Bull Pen to hear what the research is showing and what it could mean for commercial producers and cattle feeders.

A decade with the American Shorthorn Association brings plenty of stories to tell. Shelby Diehm and Heather Lange join Montie Soules as they revisit their early days with ASA and how their roles have grown alongside the organization over the past 10 years. From the move to Kansas City to advances in tissue sampling, data processes and junior program growth, their conversation highlights a transformative period for the breed. Enjoy this tribute to two team members whose work helps keep the association moving forward.

What risks exist from the emerging threat of the New World screwworm? In this latest episode of The Bull Pen, Montie Soules, CEO of the American Shorthorn Association, visits with Dr. Jason Cleere of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Dr. Cleere discusses the need for industry awareness and preparedness, drawing on his expertise in beef cattle health, nutrition, and extension education at Texas A&M. Cleere explores how and why cattle moving into and out of Texas and other states are free of the parasite, which does not exist in the U.S., and currently represent no threat to herds in other states.