American International Charolais Association (AICA)

CattleMax Online is a complete record-keeping solution and keeps up with your on-the-go needs.

Detailed cattle records: Being “the business breed,” Charolais producers know the value and benefits of keeping very detailed and accurate records. From breeding to calving and all of the events in between, CattleMax is your fit for an easy-to-use yet complete solution. Plus, with the mobile-friendly version built-in, you can always have your records right with you.

Analysis features to make management decisions: Having up-to-date and comprehensive records ensure you have all of the details you need to make the decisions that impact your herd’s performance. From customizing reports and lists to generating simulated EPDs for possible matings, CattleMax Online provides the tools you need in the format that works best for you.

You are now able to import your American International Charolais Association (AICA) cattle records.  

There is no charge for requesting this file from the AICA, nor is there a charge to use this feature in CattleMax.

You will need to Contact Maggie Smithee, at msmithee@charolaisusa.com or 816-464-5977.  Be sure to request the 3-generation pedigree in ZIP format for import into your CattleMax account.

Importing Your Herd File

Once you receive your herd data file from the AICA. Save it in a location on your computer that will be easy to find when the time comes.  Log into your CattleMax account, and click the Cattle menu. Then click the link for the AICA Interface.  

Once the interface is open click on the link Import Herd Inventory using the Zip format.  

A popup box will appear with a place to attach the file you received from the AICA.  If you have animals already in your account be sure to use the Sync feature to ensure duplicates are not made.

Click Import Animals and then give the system some time to update your records.  This import will add animals, Registration numbers, EPDs, updated performance, calving history, and Pedigree.