The F-1 Certification Program verifies parentage of F-1 females and ensures the animal’s true genetic makeup for breeders and buyers.
Since its inception in 1979, the ABBA F-1 Certification Program has become the premier commercial female program in the U.S., with over 85,000 females registered.
Participation in the program is easy, affordable, and has been proven to increase value by nearly $200 per head for Golden Certified/Certified Females compared to other breed crosses. This program continues to offer commercial producers a reliable way to enhance their herd’s performance and profitability.
Golden Certified F-1 — a female that is the progeny of two registered parents.
Certified F-1 — sire must be registered and the dam must be a qualified cow, which is a purebred cow with physical characteristics that have been inspected by an ABBA representative.
The ABBA F-1 Certification Program allows for flexible crossbreeding to achieve the desired F-1 Brahman hybrid. Participants can use registered Brahman bulls on either registered or qualified purebred non-registered cows of other breeds, or registered bulls of other breeds on registered or qualified purebred non-registered Brahman cows.
Regardless of the breeding method, the end result is the same: a F-1 Brahman hybrid, which is a 50/50 cross of Brahman and Bos Taurus breeds. This hybrid is known for its outstanding performance and adaptability across diverse environments.
Anyone using registered or purebred non-registered cattle can enroll in the ABBA F-1 Certification Program.
Participants enjoy a range of benefits, including:
ABBA members must also enroll in the F-1 Program in order to participate and take advantage of these opportunities.
To further enhance the influence of the Golden Certified/Certified F-1 Cow, ABBA launched the F-1 Plus Program, which verifies the progeny parentage of these cows. This process adds value to both the cow and her offspring.
The ABBA F-1 Plus Certification Program is open to all female offspring from a Golden Certified or Certified F-1 Cow and a registered beef bull. Each F-1 Plus female receives a unique ear tag, clearly identifying her status and setting her apart as a higher-value animal. This certification boosts her worth and showcases the quality of the program’s progeny.
Certificate Option
For the certificate option, the owner must provide detailed information about each animal, including:
Once the information is submitted and the $7.50 fee is paid, individual certificates will be issued by ABBA. The association keeps thorough records for owners, program certificates, and sires by breed, with safeguards in place to prevent fraudulent entries.
Eartag Option
For the eartag option, the owner must submit their membership information, including:
This option provides an easy way to identify certified animals through a unique eartag, offering added value and traceability to the certified F-1 females.
Certification & Qualification Fees
One-time enrollment fee, all participants: $50
Annual administrative fee: $20
Certified F-1 Brahman Female Certificate or Eartag: $7.50 each
Qualification inspections of purebred non-registered herds: $6/head
Due to the increased interest in showing Golden Certified and Certified F-1 Females, ABBA allows for the formal transfer of ownership.
Females being certified for show must provide specific information to the certificate option. The exact birthdate needs to be listed as well as an optional name (ID number can be used). The transfer information should also be included: junior member name, address and the date of delivery.
The transfer fee is $17.50 for animals transferred less than 30 days, and $20 for transfers more than 30 days from the delivery date.
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