The Shorthorn Bull Pen
The American Shorthorn Association featuring host, Montie Soules. Listen in as Montie, Executive Secretary/CEO of the ASA, interviews industry leaders, professionals, and Shorthorn breeders. Learn more about ASA and the cattle industry!
The Shorthorn Bull Pen
Season 2 - Ep. 4 - Jon DeClerk, American Simmental Association
Join Montie Soules for this exclusive conversation with Jon DeClerk, the incoming executive vice president of the American Simmental Association. With a background spanning livestock judging, academia and consulting, Jon brings a deep industry perspective to his new role. He and Montie talk about the value of multi-breed genetic evaluation through International Genetic Solutions, the importance of accuracy and transparency in EPDs, and why collaboration across breeds matters more than ever as the nation's cow herd shrinks and beef demand rises.