Frequently Asked Questions
- How long has the British White Cattle Association of America existed?
- Has the British White Cattle Association ever consolidated, merged or united with another association?
- Does the British White Cattle Association of America recognize cattle from other Countries?
- What is the main purpose of the British White Cattle Association?
- Who was the first President of the British White Cattle Association?
- Who is the current President of the British White Cattle Association?
- Where is the registration office located?
- Who can become a member?
- How can I join the British White Cattle Association?
- Where can I get cattle to start my own registered herd?
- Do you require a herd name and a herd prefix?
- Go here if your question was not answered?
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Brief History of British Whites in America is available to download.
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How long has the British White Cattle Association of America existed?
The Articles of Incorporation for the British White Cattle Association of America, LTD. were first filed on December 16, 1987 as a non-profit corporation. It has remained active since that time.
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Has the British White Cattle Association ever consolidated, merged or united with another association?
No! The British White Cattle Association of America, LTD is still an active Association with it's office at PO Box 281, Bells, TX 75414. The Corporate structure of the Association has not changed since it's inception on December 16, 1987.
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Does the British White Cattle Association of America recognize cattle from other Countries?
Yes. The British White Cattle Society of England, Southfield Road, Woodbastwick, Norwich NR 13 6AL, Telephone:01603 722288, Fax: 01603 721168, E-mail: CLICK HERE, web address: http://www.britishwhitecattle.co.uk and The British White Cattle Society of Australia, Ltd., ACN 051 599 499, MS 422 Clifton Qld 436, Phone/Fax (07)46958561, E-mail: CLICK HERE are recognized as the official British White Societies of their respective Country and as such the British White Cattle Association of America recognizes cattle that have been recorded in their herdbooks.
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What is the main purpose of the British White Cattle Association?
The improvement and promotion of the British White Cattle Breed in America and the education of the general public as to the merits of the breed. The Association also maintains the official British White Herd Book for registered British White cattle in the USA.
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Who was the first president of the British White Cattle Association of America?
Mr. A. T. (Tom) Zimmerman, 7630 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50266, Telephone: 515-225-1136.
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Who is the current President of the British White Cattle Association of America?
Steve Montgomery, Montgomery British Whites, 1950 N. Westminster, Guthrie, OK 73044, Telephone: 405-282-2365.
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Where is the British White Cattle Association of America registration office located?
British White Cattle Association of America, PO Box 281, Bells, TX 75414-0281, Telephone: 903-965-7718 or 800-826-4038. The physical location of the office is 200 Halliburton Drive, Bells, Texas.
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Who can become a member of the British White Cattle Association of America?
Subject to approval and acceptance by the Board of directors, membership is open to anyone with an interest in British White Cattle. There are three kinds of memberships available, Active Breeder, Junior and Associate. Initial dues to join as an Active Breeder is $65.00 which pays to the end of the current calendar year.
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How can I join the British White Cattle Association?
Complete and mail a new member application with your initial fee of $65.00 to the Association office. Click HERE for a membership application.
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Where can I get cattle to start my own registered herd?
Contact a breeder near you and ask what they have for sale. Click HERE to go to the membership directory. You can also establish a herd through the grading up procedure, click HERE to read about the grading up program. If you would like to grade up through Artificial Insemination, go HERE to purchase semen.
Go HERE if you would like to review the Association's complete Breeders Guide.
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Do you require a herd name and a herd prefix?
Yes! Click HERE for the complete instructions.