Rules
DISQUALIFICATIONS
For purebreds - 31/32 and up and notwithstanding parentage verification by DNA testing:
a. Nothing accepted unless light cream, light straw or white in color with pink skin
b. Animal must not have a dark nose
c. Animal must not have excessive dark skin pigmentation
d. Provided, however, that the foregoing disqualification numbered “a” through “c” inclusive shall not apply as to animals for which an application is submitted for the Colored Division Registry described in these Rules and Regulations.
e. Animal cannot have an unidentified sire or dam
For Charolais-cross and percentage herdbooks - at least ½ Charolais breeding:
a. Animals shall not be disqualified for color with the exception of black. Black cattle will not be recorded.
SALE TRANSFERS
Transfers can be done one of two ways. Either on the single registration application at the time of registration or on the back of the actual registration certificate. No matter which form you use the same information is required. The buyer's name and address is mandatory. If the buyer has purchased registered Charolais before he will have a breeder number. A person does not have to be an AICA member to purchase Charolais. If this is their first purchase a breeder number will be assigned when the transfer is submitted. The transfer, or delivery date is required. Use the date that the person actually purchased or took possession of the animal. This could make a difference in future offspring registrations. Be certain to sign the transfer. No transfer will be completed without an authorized signature. Rubber stamps must be initialed. The following are terms and conditions you should be familiar with:
Calf-at-side: A calf sold a the side of the dam is treated like any other animal. It must be registered in owner of dam at time of calving, then it can be transferred.
Cow sold with AI service: The Natural or AI breeding date(s) must be shown on the transfer.
Transfer fees: The AICA looks to the seller to pay transfer fees.