American Heritage Futurity
Q) Why is the animal nominating, also referred to as naming, process required?
A) The purpose of the nominating
process is to allow the breeder to choose the animal(s) they feel have
the best bucking potential. Once the breeder has nominated the animal
and has paid for a position (spot) in the AHF, that specific animal is
then eligible to participate. Once the bull has been nominated, that
spot is reserved for that bull only. If the position is sold, only the
nominated bull is eligible to participate under that spot. There are no
bull substitutions. The purchaser of the bull and position is then
responsible for maintaining the payments according to the schedule if
they wish to maintain the bull’s eligibility. If the animal and spot are
sold, the animal must be transferred into the buyers name and a signed
letter from the seller must be sent to the office notifying ABBI of the
transfer of the animal and sale of spot.
Q) When it is time to nominate (a.k.a. name) a bull or bulls for the American Heritage Futurities (AHF), what do I need to do?
A) The purpose of nominating a
bull is to choose the animal(s) you are planning to compete with at the
2025 AHF. The animal MUST have an ABBI Registration number and DNA
testing completed by March 30, 2024 for the May 2025 AHF. Each bull is
automatically entered in American Heritage but does have to be nominated
by March 30. The payment needs to be made each due date. Entries are
done on www.abbireg.com. If a payment is missed there is a penalty to
catch up. At any time a payment is not made that means the bull is out
for competition. The only payment that is refunded is last payment if
it is a vet out.
· Name – either name the animal or use your herd ID.
· Number – hip brand or herd number
· ABBI # - Registration number
American Heritage Schedule
3/22- 3/30/24 Nominations $200
6/10-6/27/24 sustaining $200
9/9-9/16/24 sustaining $200
12/9-12/16/24 Nominations $200
3/8-3/15/25 Nominations $200
4/8-4/15/25 Final payment $525
Events
Q) What information is required to enter a bull into an event?
A) To enter an event, the entry form has to be complete with ALL
the information required. In addition to the entry form, mouthing
charts must be in the office; if they are not already on file, you need
to mail or fax them in. A copy of the chart and the registration
certificate sent in with the entry will expedite the process. A form of
payment (a check, credit card, money order, or cashiers check) is
required at time of entry. You are welcome to enter an event online, via
fax or by mail.
Entry Requirements:
1. Completed Entry Form
2. Copy of Bull’s Registration Certificate
3. Age Verification/Mouthing Chart
4. Entry Fee Payment
Q) What items are required for Check-in at an event?
A) Requirements for Check-in
1. Health Papers
2. Proof of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) and negative Brucellosis (Bang’s)
3. An
Electronic Identification (EID) Tag is in the bull’s ear. If the tag
has fallen out you are required to bring the bull’s EID/Mouthing
information.
4. If you are going to enter an event and have questions, please contact the office.
EID Tags & Veterinarian
Q) What is the process required to become an ABBI approved veterinarian?
A) The veterinarian must contact
the ABBI office and we will provide them with the information that they
need to be ABBI approved Veterinarian.
Q) Where do I obtain an EID tag?
A) EID tags may be obtained from
ABBI at the time of animal registration, as long as the animals are
being registered in their birth year. After we receive an order for EID
tags, the animals' brand numbers will be imprinted on the tags, after
which we will ship the tags right to the breeders. If the tags are not
ordered at the time of birth year registration, or if the animals are
not registered in their birth year, then the animals must be taken to
the vet between the ages of 18 - 34 months according to their registered
date of birth for age verification. The vet will order the tags from
us, and we will ship the tags to the vet for application. EID tags cost
$15 plus shipping & handling.