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\n\t\t\tAbout\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\t\tOur History\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tAICA History\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\t\tThe American-International Charolais Association (AICA) has evolved significantly over its 69-year history. From its early years in Houston to its relocation to Kansas City, AICA has embraced technological advances and streamlined processes to support its members and the development of the Charolais breed. Today, with the advent of the AI-Guided Selection System, AICA is poised to offer unprecedented traceability and profitability insights from genetics to consumers.\t<\/h5>\n

\n\t\t\tLooking ahead\t<\/h4>\n\t

With the AI-Guided Selection System, AICA is preparing for a future where retailers, feeders, and consumers can trace the value and profitability of Charolais genetics from the ranch to the plate, ushering in a new era of transparency and innovation in the beef industry.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t2010s – Present\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

August 1, 2025<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Introduced the Docility trait in the National Cattle Evaluation<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 1, 2025\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

April 2025<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Launched the AICA Legacy Breeder Program to honor members with 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 years of continued commitment to the Charolais breed.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 2025\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

June 16-21, 2025<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Celebrated 50 years of the AIJCA Junior National Show.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 16-21, 2025\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

January 2025<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Introduced the AccuSire Progeny Testing Program in partnership with West Texas A&M University, enabling members to enhance EPD accuracy through standardized ranch, feedlot, and harvest data, with nominated bulls bred on WTAMU cows and progeny tracked for key traits.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 2025\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

January 2024<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Unveiled a modernized logo and comprehensive brand refresh-the first visual identity update in over five decades.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 2024\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

2024<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Introduced the Charolais Digest, a dynamic digital eNewsletter tailored exclusively for AICA members.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2024\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

August 2024<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Revised the AICA Terminal Sire Index (TSI), modernizing selection of terminal sire genetics for the beef industry.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 2024\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

October 2024<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Launched the Profit Driver feedlot program, offering members and bull buyers critical insights into feed efficiency, harvest performance, and key industry metrics.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober 2024\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

2023<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Debuted the Charolais USA Podcast, offering in-depth industry insights and captivating member stories.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2023\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

August 2023<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Created a joint genetic evaluation with the Canadian Charolais Association.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 2023\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

January 2023<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Registered the 1,000,000th bull:
SVY Mayfield 30H.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t January 2023\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

May 13-21, 2010<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

World Charolais Congress in Oklahoma City and San Antonio; 150 participants from 15 countries.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 13-21, 2010\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t2000s:
Enhanced Evaluation and Recognition\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

January-December 2007<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\"50th
Marked AICA’s 50th anniversary; commemorative coverage began in the January issue of the Charolais Journal.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t January-December 2007\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

June 2004<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Registered the 1,000,000th female:
WWCR Penny 3076 ET.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 2004\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

March 2002<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Celebrated the 25th year of the Charolais Journal.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch 2002\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

2001<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Launched Whole Herd Rewards and Performance Plus programs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2001\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

2000<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Added multiple trait and carcass EPDs to the AICA National Cattle Evaluation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2000\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t1990s:
Technological Advancements\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1997<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Introduced the Total Herd Reporting system.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1997\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

June 19-22, 1995<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sponsored the 29th World Charolais Congress in Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota with 263 attendees from 22 countries.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 19-22, 1995\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1993<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Transitioned from mainframe to desktop computer systems.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1993\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t1980s:
Relocation to Kansas City\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1985<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Introduced Performance Pedigrees.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1985\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

June 19-22, 1995<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sponsored the 29th World Charolais Congress in Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota with 263 attendees from 22 countries.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 19-22, 1995\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

February 18-26, 1985<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Hosted the World Federation of Charolais in San Antonio, TX.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 18-26, 1985\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1984<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Launched the Show Animals of the Year program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1984\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

November 3, 1984<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\"building\"Dedication of new headquarters at 11700 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovember 3, 1984\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1982-1983<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\"groundbreaking\"Decision and relocation of AICA and the Charolais Journal to Kansas City, MO.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1982-1983\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t1970s:
Expansion and Innovation\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

March 1977<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Began publishing the Charolais Journal; inaugural cover featured Miss Lin No. 33.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch 1977\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1976<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Founded the Dams of Distinction program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1976\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1975<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Initiated the Charolais Sire Evaluation Program and published the first Sire Summary.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1975\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1974<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Established AICA field staff with Eastern and Western area representatives; launched the Roll of Excellence (ROE) program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1974\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

October 1971<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Hosted the World Charolais Congress in Kansas City, MO, and Dallas, TX.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober 1971\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1971<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Launched Charolais Herd Improvement Program (CHIP), the first computerized record-keeping system.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1971\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

February 25, 1970<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\"timeline-70\"Dedication of new Houston headquarters at 1610 Old Spanish Trail, featuring a 75-foot revolving bull atop a globe. Executive Secretary: J. Scott Henderson; 1,000 enthusiasts attended.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 25, 1970\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1970<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Reached 10,000 members (Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Racette), 100,000 purebred registrations, and 450,000 percentage animal registrations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1970\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t1950s-1960s:
Consolidation and Growth\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1967<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Merger with the American Charbray Breeders Association, bringing all Charolais\u2010based breeds under AICA.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1967\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1964<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Pan\u2010American Charolais Association merged into AICA, integrating performance\u2010based registrations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1964\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

July 29, 1957<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

First Board of Directors meeting at the Rice Hotel in Houston; I.A. Krusen elected President, G.A. Morris Vice President, Raymond Pearson Secretary, and L.O. Tarrant Treasurer. Membership grew to 297 by year’s end.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 29, 1957\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

July 15, 1957<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Consolidation of the International Charollaise Association and the American Charolaise Breeders Association, forming the AICA.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 15, 1957\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Registration No. 1<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Miss Lin No. 33 (Sire: Iroquois HBC 19018; Dam: Hantise HBC 28791).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegistration No. 1\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

February 2-13, 1955<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

First Charolais Show in the U.S. at the Houston Fat Stock Show.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 2-13, 1955\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1957-1965<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\"timeline-pioneers\"Pioneer breeders-Fred W. Turner, M.G. Michaelis Sr., J.A. “Pally” Lawton, I.G. “Cap” Yates, Harl Thomas, and C.M. “Pete” Frost-built the foundation herds of fullblood and purebred Charolais in the United States.<\/p> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1957-1965\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tLate 1940s-Early 1950s:
Breed Registry Foundations\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Late 1940s-early 1950s<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Established the American Charbray Breeders Association and the International Charolais Association as separate registries, expanding Charolais\u2010based bloodlines through Charbray and performance\u2010driven programs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLate 1940s-early 1950s\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Mid-1940s<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Hoof and mouth disease outbreak in Mexico led to a permanent quarantine treaty between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, shaping future import protocols.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMid-1940s\n\t\t

\n\t\t\tEarly 1900s\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1934<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

First Charolais imported from Mexico to the United States.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1934\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

1910<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

First Charolais cattle arrived in North America, landing in Mexico.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1910\n\t\t

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