Growing Demand and Introducing the World to Akaushi
The American Akaushi Association is committed to increasing the number of Akaushi-influenced cattle by working with producers who have a strong desire to significantly improve the quality and value of their calves and herd.
Values and Mission
The American Akaushi Association is a continuously growing and constantly improving registered breed association for full blood, purebred and percentage Akaushi cattle.
We aim to improve the entire U.S. beef industry by introducing more Akaushi genetics and premium beef opportunities that consumers are demanding. Our goal is to help our members thrive and be successful. We support all the progressive cattlemen and cattlewomen who have chosen this unique breed. Together, we are building a strong future for all producers. As we like to say, we’re more than prime.
Team Akaushi
Kaci Carrales, Executive Director
Originally from Tilden, Texas, Kaci grew up helping her family run a successful hunting business. Her passion for agriculture and the beef industry comes from her grandparents and their small herd of cattle. Kaci, the valedictorian of her class, was very active in FFA and loved showing livestock. She attended Blinn College and was a member of the livestock judging team. She then earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University and was a member of the 2006 National Champion Livestock Judging Team.
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Kelly Koenig, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Kelly Koenig is from Florence, Texas, where she was raised around Beefmaster cattle and horses, shaping her passion for the agricultural industry from a young age. Growing up, she was actively involved in FFA and spent several years showing pigs, gaining valuable experience in animal care, responsibility, and leadership. She began her college career at Tarleton State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications with a minor in Marketing. She continued her education at Tarleton, completing a master’s degree in Agricultural and Consumer Resources with a concentration in Leadership.
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