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The American Angus Association® is here to serve you.
Become a part of the 22,000 member network working together to improve and promote the Angus breed.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Your membership with the American Angus Association® allows you to register Angus cattle, utilize a wealth of tools, and leverage the Association network to increase the value of your cattle.
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Register cattle
The most valuable asset the Association offers is registration papers on individual animals -- verified documentation of an animal’s pedigree and performance potential.
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Maximize genetic potential
Gain access to the largest database of Angus genetics. With 84 million datapoints, you can make profit-minded breeding decisions and utilize the most accurate EPDs available to the breed.
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Powered by Angus
Unlock access to the Powered by Angus logo. All members can use this logo on their registered Angus cattle to show their power of the data, programs and pedigree.
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Drive breed decisions
Unlock access to the Powered by Angus logo. All members can use this logo on their registered Angus cattle to show their power of the data, programs and pedigree.
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MEMBERSHIP TYPES
Lifetime Memberships are issued in the name of a single individual, or a farm or ranch tied to a single individual. This membership is not meant for partnerships and cannot be transferred.
Price: One-time fee of $1,500 or three-annual payments of $500
Members can subscribe to the Angus Journal for $50 per year.
Regular Memberships can be issued in the name of an individual, business, or trust.
Price: Annual fee of $80.
Members can subscribe to the Angus Journal for $50 per year which can be paid with the membership fee.
Junior Membership is available to individuals under the age of 21. Junior members will be eligible to participate in National Junior Angus Association events and activities.
Price: Annual fee of $20.
Members can subscribe to the Angus Journal for $50 per year which can be paid with the membership fee.
Offered to an individual, business, or trust that resides outside the United States or Canada but would like to register Angus cattle in the U.S.
Price: Annual fee of $80.
Members can subscribe to the Angus Journal. Foreign subscriptions are $125 USD per year.
Breeders who are not already Association members will receive an affiliate member number when registered cattle are transferred into their name. Future transfers will be attached to the same affiliate number. No application is required.
FULL ACCESS TO THE ANGUS TOOLBOX
The Association has built a wealth of tools you can use to better manage your herd, make profit-minded decisions and meet customers’ demands.
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Angus University offers a variety of resources to help you manage your herd and stay up to date on the latest industry trends and research.
Contact your Regional Manager
Your Regional Manager is your Association resource. Traveling across the U.S., they are boots on the ground to help your operation succeed.
Get in touchFind your State Association
Connect with Angus producers in your area through the network of state associations.
ConnectMEMBERSHIP FAQs
Your membership type is based on three factors: age, business type and location.
Age
Youth under the age of 21 should apply as a junior member to take advantage of the opportunities offered through the National Junior Angus Association.
Learn more about junior membership
Business Type
All other memberships are based on the structure of your ranch. Most breeders will fit best in a regular membership. It offers the ability to apply as an individual, business, partnership or trust and can include multiple authorized signers.
If you are an individual, you can take advantage of the lifetime membership and pay a one-time fee.
Location
The Non-Resident Membership is designed for those individuals or businesses with herds located outside the United States who would like to register cattle with the American Angus Association.
Becoming an American Angus Association member opens a network of connections and tools to help you meet your production goals.
Register Cattle
The most valuable asset of an American Angus Association membership is the ability to register and verify your Angus genetics.
Access Tools
The tools built by the Association offer a variety of ways to manage, analyze and market your cattle and communicate the merit of their Angus genetics.
Network
We also recognize that the cattle business is a people business. Our staff is here to serve you and works diligently to support your producer needs, answer your questions and create opportunities for you to engage with fellow breeders.
Vote
Members can also take part in shaping the future of the breed. Eligible active members can nominate, vote for, or run as a delegate to the annual convention.
Once the membership application is received in the office, we strive for a turnaround time of two business days. Once membership is approved, you will receive a new member packet in the mail to help you get started.
You must be an active member of the American Angus Association to register cattle.
Once the registration application is received in the office, we strive for a turnaround time of two business days. The animal will be available in your AAA Login account the morning after the registration is entered.
Registration fees vary depending on the age of the animal and other factors.
Yes, our customer service team is available by phone, email or through the AAA Login message center. Team members respond to messages or can be reached by phone Monday through Friday from 8 am CT to 4:30 pm CT to answer your questions and help you conduct Association business.
Yes, Certified Angus Beef is a subsidiary of the American Angus Association and works to drive demand back to you, the breeder, by focusing on enriching the consumer experience.
