2025 American Akaushi Association Convention
Highlights from our 2025 American Akaushi Association Convention
Each June, the annual American Akaushi Association Convention brings together members and enthusiasts from across the U.S. and around the globe to celebrate the breed and connect as a community.
By the Numbers
225 American Akaushi members and enthusiasts in attendance – our largest convention yet!
75 industry tour attendees
22 states represented
2 countries represented
15 Trade Show vendors
11 Lifetime Members recognize
Annual Member Sale
63 lots including 9 Open Heifers, 5 Planned Pregnancies, 2 Bred Cows, 18 Embryos, 3 Spring Calving Pairs, 13 Semen Lots, and 15 Bulls.
Award Winners
Legacy Award Winner – Artesian Ranch
Prime+ Award Winner – J-H Trading Meat Co.
Speakers
Greg Hanes — Beef Checkoff
Scott Holt — Merck Animal Health
Dr. Tommy Perkins — West Texas A&M
Dr. Lindsay Knight — Neogen
Breakout Sessions
American Akaushi Association and DigitalBeef Q&A — American Akaushi Association staff and 701X
Akaushi Breed 101 — JoJo Carrales, HeartBrand Cattle
Animal Identification and Health — Scott Holt, Merck Animal Health
Direct to Consumer Marketing — Andrew Pryor, Sixteen Peaks Beef
Strategies to Showcase Your Cattle & Brand with Tory Chasteen, Frank Hazelrigg Cattle Company
Wine & Akaushi Pairing Sessions
Other Highlights
Industry tours to The Upper Cut KC, Wright Akaushi, Argenta, and Merck Animal Health
Fun Auction
Casino Night
We hope to see you next year in College Station, Texas from June 18 through 20, 2026!