Built by Cattlemen,
Guided by Common Sense.

For decades, breed associations have focused on registration numbers, performance data, and show traits — not fertility or functionality.

The result? Infertile herds, unsustainable systems, and genetics that can't survive outside of ideal conditions.

For generations, true cattlemen have relied on observation, instinct, and practicality — not equations or indexes.

Cattlemen's Principles

There is more genetic variation within a breed than there is across breeds. That means the person making the breeding decisions — and the philosophy behind their program — determines fertility, adaptability, and profitability.

ABCA recognizes all breeds, but we represent only functional breeders.

Our Standards

ABCA is the first association built entirely on biological truth, not politics or paperwork. Membership requires cattle — and breeders — to meet real-world standards that protect fertility, functionality, and integrity.

No EPDs

We rely on proof, not projections.

Five Natural Calves Before Donor Work

Proven fertility before any advanced reproductive technology.

One-Strike Fertility Policy

Two misses and registration is revoked.

Structural & Udder Integrity Required

Physical soundness is non-negotiable.

Mandatory Openness for Herd Inspection

Transparency builds trust in the registry.

The ABCA Herd Management Platform & Mobile App

ABCA Herd Management Platform

Web-Based at cattlemanagement.online

  • Complete herd records
  • Calving intervals tracking
  • Structural and temperament notes
  • Pasture groups management
  • Photo history for each animal
  • Built for real working cattlemen
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ABCA Herd App

Mobile Companion

  • Take photos directly in the field
  • Attach pictures to animal profiles
  • Track calving events instantly
  • Optional ABCA calving validation for transparency
  • Sync with web platform
  • Works offline in remote pastures
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Partnership

Principled Land Managers

Regenerative Land Management Meets Functional Cattle

ABCA partners with Principled Land Managers LLC, a regenerative grazing company that teaches practical, field-tested systems to improve soil health, stocking rate, and ranch profitability.

Functional cattle + regenerative land management = resilient, sustainable operations.

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Global Member Directory

ABCA welcomes breeders from every environment — humid tropics, arid deserts, mountains, grasslands, and everything in between.

Where most associations are limited by breed or region, ABCA connects cattlemen around the world who share one mission:

Raise cattle that can thrive on grass, rebreed on time, and stay profitable without high inputs.

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Breed Up Program

A Practical Path Forward

Not everyone starts with ABCA-quality cattle. Very often ranchers purchased cattle long before they understood what truly drives fertility and profitability.

What matters is choosing to rebuild the right way.

The Breed Up Program gives cattlemen a simple, honest way to transform their herd using the right genetics along with disciplined selection.

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Join the Association That Honors Real Cattlemen

ABCA membership is open to breeders who live by the principles that built this industry — fertility, structure, and honesty. No tiers, no politics — just members held to a higher standard.

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Membership Benefits

Recognition under the world's only functional registry.
Access to the ABCA Marketplace.
Listed on the global member directory map.
Verified Fertility and Inspection badges.
Educational and consulting support.