North American web-based cattle platform to
feature Akaushi breed
CALGARY, Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - AgriClear, a
partnership with TMX Group and NGX, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
TMX Group, and North America's
premier online transaction and payment platform for cattle buyers
and sellers, today announced important collaborations with two
progressive Texas-based cattle
industry organizations, the American Akaushi Association and
HeartBrand Beef.
Under the terms of the arrangement with the American Akaushi
Association, which represents live producers of the Akaushi
(Japanese Red) breed of cattle, the Association will promote the
use of the AgriClear livestock platform to its members, to help
them market their Akaushi full-blood seed-stock, percentage blood
replacement females, stockers, feeders and fat cattle to producers
throughout North America.
AgriClear has also finalized an agreement with Akaushi beef
producer HeartBrand Beef under which HeartBrand will utilize the
AgriClear platform and settlement services for feeder and fed
cattle procurement. Both agreements are effective immediately.
"We are excited to announce this new partnership as we continue
to gain traction and grow the AgriClear network within the U.S.
cattle industry," said Nevil Speer,
Vice President of U.S. Operations, AgriClear. "This is a prime
example of how AgriClear enables leading organizations and
progressive cattlemen to differentiate themselves in the
marketplace to capture greater value for their cattle."
The Akaushi breed which was brought to the U.S. from
Japan over twenty years ago, and
is known for its high-quality, flavorful and healthy beef. The
lineage of each animal can be traced back over thirty generations.
Akaushi is the only natural 100% source verified beef in
America.
"The American Akaushi Association is extremely excited to offer
this new marketing and settlement tool to our membership. Through
our partnership with AgriClear, this new format will allow Akaushi
producers to buy and sell beyond their local and regional areas
today while also showing strong potential to help us grow the
sector both nationally and internationally into the future," said
Bubba Bain, Executive Director,
American Akaushi Association.
"HeartBrand Beef is eager to begin buying and selling cattle
with the AgriClear platform. We feel it will streamline the process
and add marketing options. I am especially excited about the added
financial security it gives to both buyer and seller," added
Jordan Beeman, President of
HeartBrand Beef.
To learn more about cattle marketing on your terms, visit
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About American Akaushi Association
In 1994 the nucleus of the American Akaushi herd was brought to
the United States. The same closed
herd and multi-trait selection process used in Japan, is now used in the United States by the American Akaushi
Association members. American Akaushi cattle are 100 percent pure
and are direct descendants of the Mount Aso Region's revered
Akaushi herds. The Akaushi breed was approved by the National
Pedigree Livestock Council as an official purebred breed and
received a breed code (AA) from the National Association of Animal
Breeders. Our branded beef programs have been approved by the USDA
which should help our members increase their bottom line.
We are committed to increasing the number of Akaushi influenced
cattle by working with producers who have a desire to significantly
improve the quality and value of their calves using their current
cow herd. Additionally, we will manage the American Akaushi
Association as a business, investing profits back into
membership programs, market research and services in order to best
serve the membership's goals, while maintaining the highest level
of integrity. For more information about the American Akaushi
Association, visit our website at www.akaushi.com
About HeartBrand Beef
Fourth-generation cattle ranchers Ronald
and Jordan Beeman created HeartBrand Beef to revolutionize
the beef industry by bringing exceptionally delicious and healthy
Japanese Akaushi beef to American consumers. HeartBrand's Akaushi
Beef is both tender and delicious as well one of the healthiest
sources of protein you can eat. The great taste and health benefits
are unique to Akaushi cattle, so the Beemans have worked diligently
to maintain and protect the Akaushi breed. HeartBrand produces
source-verified Akaushi beef under rigorous quality guidelines and
certified product testing. HeartBrand is involved in every step of
the process, from ranch to table, ensuring that our beef is both
the best-tasting beef in the world and the healthiest beef you'll
ever eat. For more information about HeartBrand, visit our website
at www.heartbrandbeef.com
About AgriClear and TMX Group (TSX:X)
AgriClear's unique platform offers cattle buyers and sellers the
highest level of security and assurance. Through a partnership with
TMX Group and NGX, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group,
AgriClear leverages a wide range of knowledge and expertise. Backed
by the financial support and clearing expertise of these two
entities, clients are assured of receiving payment for delivered
cattle and receiving cattle as negotiated.
TMX Group's key subsidiaries operate cash and derivative markets
and clearinghouses for multiple asset classes including equities,
fixed income and energy. Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture
Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal
Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, NGX, AgriClear
and other TMX Group companies provide listing markets, trading
markets, clearing facilities, depository services, data products
and other services to the global financial community. For more
information about TMX Group, visit our website at www.tmx.com.
SOURCE TMX Group Limited