The association's data base contains over 650,000 animals including approximately 70,000 currently active Gelbvieh cows. The American Gelbvieh Association is governed by a 15-member board of directors. The AGA also has a very active committee structure in the areas of Finance, Rules and By-Laws, Productivity, Commercial Marketing, National Sale, National Show, Promotion, Magazine, Foundation, Juniors, Convention and International Relations. These committees provide valuable input in the development of AGA's Annual Action Plan. The seedstock segment of the beef industry is responsible for providing genetics that are the basis for production efficiency and end-product satisfaction.
Registered animals have more value .
Seedstock animals with documented pedigree and performance information are especially valuable in today's information age. The beef industry is putting increasing emphasis on known genetic information as a way to enhance animal performance and end-product consistency. Members may register and transfer animals at half of the non-member rate. Please contact the AGA office for current annual fees and costs to register cattle. An industry leading performance program .