• Full Blood
100% Aberdeen cattle—these cattle trace back to the Trangie Research Center and the original Angus purchased from Canada.
• Aberdeen Plus
Percentage cattle (25%-87.5%)—Percentage cattle with the non-Aberdeen portion coming from registered American Angus or American Red Angus. The member must supply the registered, genetic defect-free pedigree and appropriate fee to enter the foundation animal into the Aberdeen Plus registry. The submitting member must be the recorded owner of the female at the time the calf was born. A flush report is required for all embryo transplant calves. Multi-generational cattle are accepted as long as the breed and percentage criteria are met. Either the sire or dam (or both) of the first generation Aberdeen Plus must be registered with the American Aberdeen Association.
• Moderator
Percentage cattle (50%-87.499%)—Both sire and dam of a Moderator® must be registered with the American Aberdeen Association. Moderator shall be added to registration papers for these animals.
• Moderator Plus
Percentage cattle (25% to 50%)—Aberdeen genetics on at least one side of the pedigree, and must be registered with the American Aberdeen Association. Either the sire or dam (or both) of a Moderator Plus® must be registered with the American Aberdeen Association. Moderator Plus shall be added to registration papers for these animals.