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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/interest-rate-trends
Don Close, with Terrain explains the mission of their company, what influences interest rates and where those rates are potentially trending in the near future.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2023/q2/keep-the-best-genetics-in-your-herd-with-heifer-development
Heifers are a big investment, so you want to set them up for success. With such a low cow herd number, heifer development is a big part of herd profitability. Miranda Reiman chatted with Joe Gillespie about sound heifer development to keep the best genetics in your herd for a long time. In this episode, learn about the three buckets of heifer development, the best timing of vaccinations for heifers, when heifers usually fall out of the herd, how to avoid that loss and more!
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q3/armor-up-against-brd
Just like there are lots of pieces of armor to protect different things in battle, there are many pieces to the armor in the fight against bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Check out some of these pieces that Ron Tessman, Elanco, offers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/opportunities-challenges-in-the-current-cattle-cycle
Certified Angus Beef’s Paul Dykstra discusses current market trends and what producers might expect in the coming year.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/conservation-partnership-opportunities
On today’s episode of Angus At Work, Charles Kneuper visits with host Lynsey McAnally about conserving and stewarding natural resources with help from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/maximizing-labor-with-sensehub-feedlot
In this episode of Angus At Work, host Shauna Hermel chats with Jason Nickell of Merck Animal Health about SenseHub Feedlot, a cattle tag designed to capture individual behavioral and biometric data, including body temperature and activity.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q1/beef-policy-and-the-new-administration
With the inauguration and first few days of a new presidency fresh on our minds, this episode or ‘Angus At Work’ is devoted to all things policy. We are joined by Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association to discuss the state of affairs over the last four years in our capitol, the typical transition of power, how NCBA’s policy direction is developed, the role that we all play is directing beef policy here in the U.S., and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q4/final-market-update-for-2024
Troy Marshall discusses current trends in the cattle market and how Angus feeder-calf sales in several states got their starts, as well as providing an update on recent feeder-calf sales hosted in December and where we see the cattle markets heading in 2025.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q1/the-cattle-market-landscape
While the cattle industry has weathered its fair share of market ups and downs, this current point in the cattle cycle is treating producers selling cattle pretty well. On today’s episode Editor Shauna Hermel sat down with Rabobank Senior Beef Analyst Lance Zimmerman to discuss the current market, what to expect in the near future, what expansion might look like and much more!
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q4/keeping-climate-solutions-voluntary
If you've ever found yourself saying, “Stop blaming cows,” then this episode is for you! With all the climate discussion in the news and legislation, Kasey wanted to learn more about something touted as a way for farmers and ranchers to be an active part of the solution. She sat down with Ashley Bruner of Agoro Carbon Alliance to ask some questions about the carbon market.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q2/protecting-the-minds-of-rural-america
Rural Americans are some of the most tenacious and giving individuals on the planet. That devotion can come at a mental cost when managing the challenges associated with feeding the world. We chat with Jeff Winton, founder of Rural Minds, about the need for a focus on mental healthcare in rural communities and how his organization is networking to make that happen.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q4/targeting-disease-with-medgene-labs
When we our staff had the opportunity to interview a Kansas veterinarian at Angus Convention about a company working to provide effective vaccinations for immediate animal health concerns, we knew we had to bring you the information in this “Angus at Work” podcast.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q4/insight-from-the-packer
On this episode of “Angus At Work” Chad Barker of National Beef joins host Miranda Reiman to discuss what cattle buyers are looking for, branded beef programs, increasingly heavy cattle going to market and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q3/planning-for-ranch-profitability
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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q1/the-estate-planning-stuff-you-need
How do we go from broaching the topic of estate planning with loved ones to setting in motion an iron-clad transition when the time comes? Shannon Ferrell — professor of Agriculture Economics specializing in Agricultural Law at Oklahoma State — has more than a few ideas.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q3/flexibility-and-smart-supplementation
Flexibility means options, and today Karla Wilke, associate professor of range management and cow-calf specialist for the University of Nebraska, offers options for income generation and enterprises. She also shares research about smart supplementation, and how timing affects growth while saving you money.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q1/can-you-program-fertility
Replacement heifers are an incredibly important, yet expensive part of our operations. Wouldn't it be great if we could program fertility in our replacement heifers? Shelby Rosasco from the University of Wyoming tells us that nutritional management of weaned heifers can help program puberty attainment, fertility, and the ovarian reserve.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q2/controlling-nuisance-insects-and-tracking-health
Eric Moore, Norbrook, shares insight on efficient parasite control that won’t harm existing beneficial insects. Jason Nickell, Merck Animal Health, and Ross Havens, Nichols Farms, share the science and the real-world performance of health-monitoring tags.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q4/comparing-epds-across-breeds
On this episode of Angus At Work, Miranda Reiman visits with Esther Tarpoff, director of performance programs for the American Angus Association, regarding across-breed EPDs and how they’re calculated; the revolutionary nature of having data comparing multiple breeds; the role the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center plays in strengthening the U.S. cattle herd; and much more. Tune in for discussion of across-breed EPD adjustment factors, making comparisons across breeds, and USMARC.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q4/changing-the-pickup-purchasing-landscape
On this episode, Pat Driscoll of the Certified Agriculture Group visits with Shauna Hermel about the catalyst for forming the Certified Agriculture Group, the unique needs farmers and ranchers have when it comes to vehicles, how a pickup dealership model like that of tractor dealerships could work for producers, and the exciting new vehicle developed by farmers for farmers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2023/q3/detect-disease-earlier
Host Shauna Hermel sat down with Jason Nickell of Merck Animal Health at the Cattle Industry Convention to talk about SenseHub, a new technology that is allowing cattlemen to detect disease much sooner. Listen in as they discuss why it's so hard to figure out how much production is lost with a sick calf, what kind of diagnostic tools are available, two main symptoms to track to identify disease sooner, performance data behind the technology and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/building-a-better-cow
In this episode of Angus At Work, David Lalman of Oklahoma State University discusses research to help build a better cow with host Miranda Reiman. Listen in as they discuss more efficient females and how to build a more self-sufficient herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q2/brd-an-ounce-of-prevention
This episode of Angus At Work focuses on bovine respiratory disease (BRD) prevention. D.L. Step of Boehringer Ingelheim and Dave Sjeklocha with Merck discuss their top tips for managing your herd and feeder calves to prevent disease issues with host Shauna Hermel.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q2/avoiding-risks-with-relationships
On this episode of “Angus at Work,” Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel visits with Dave Weaber of Terrain about creating value for producers in the beef industry, building strong relationships with consumers, how to manage risk by building your own team of experts, what Terrain hopes to provide to animal agriculture and more!
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q3/how-your-fence-is-made
Have you ever stopped to think about how that stretch of barbed-wire fence was made? On this episode of Angus at Work we visit with Bradley Burchfield, a member of the Agricultural Inside Sales Team at OKBrand, to discuss the history of the company, how different types of fencing are manufactured, the importance of buying U.S.-made products, and why the people who work at OKBrand make all the difference.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q2/market-update---spring-summer-2025
Troy Marshall and Lynsey McAnally chat about current trends in the cattle market, the importance of health and genetics when marketing feeder-calves, the current market for bred females and pairs, recent and upcoming video sales and where the cattle cycle seems to be heading.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/reimaging-red-meat-yield
The current red meat yield equation was rolled out in 1962. Cattle have changed, but calculations to compensate producers haven’t. At Feeding Quality Forum, Dale Woerner of shared technology to calculate a more accurate assessment of red meat yield.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/the-influential-10-percent
Take a listen as Paul Dykstra with Certified Angus Beef chats with Miranda Reiman about recent data revealing an opportunity to access brand premiums. Of visually eligible cattle that fell short of carcass brand specifications, 10% were within 30 degrees of the lowest marbling score eligible for the Certified Angus Beef® brand.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/balancing-the-consumer-and-the-cow
Today’s Angus At Work host Ron Hayes of the Radio Oklahoma Network sits down with panelists Jesse Luckie and Mark Johnson to discuss balancing consumer demand with a cow that can produce a quality product despite the environment she performs in.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/boosting-cow-herd-efficiency-with-ionophores
At #CattleCon24 Elanco’s Frank White sat down with Angus At Work host Shauna Hermel to discuss how adding ionophores to the diet can affect heifer maturity and cyclicity, as well as the overall productivity of your cow herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q4/bull-buying-thoughts-from-your-angus-regional-managers
2025 will arrive before we know it. Keeping that in mind, our team wanted to give you a sneak peek at our January 2025 Angus Beef Bulletin. Lynsey McAnally checked in with a few regional managers to discuss key considerations when buying bulls and questions you might ask your seedstock provider.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/building-a-profitable-relationship-with-your-veterinarian
On this episode of Angus At Work, host Shauna Hermel chats with Randall Spare of the Ashland Veterinary Center regarding his experience with herd health consultation, problem solving with producers and how cattlemen play an important role in telling the story of beef.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q1/the-foundation-of-female-fertility
Females are the backbone of the U.S. cow herd. How can we as cattlemen do everything within reason to help those females reach their full potential? On this episode of “Angus At Work” we visit with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Jason Smith to discuss female-focused nutrition to ensure the pieces of the puzzle to support and develop long-term female fertility are in place.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q3/managing-the-effects-of-wildlife-on-livestock
On this episode of “Angus at Work,” veterinarian Rosslyn Biggs of Oklahoma State University discusses diseases we should be on the lookout for when livestock and wildlife commingle; methods for managing risk; steps for preparedness; and why a happy medium is crucial when it comes to coexisting with wildlife.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q1/a-sale-barn-perspective
To kick off Season 4, host Lynsey McAnally visits with two individuals very familiar with cattle markets and customer service. Jeff Slatten, owner of Beaver County Stockyards, shares his insight on current cattle markets, what is going well when it comes to cattle marketing, what producers can do to capitalize on the value of their cattle and how the staff at Beaver County keep their buyers and sellers coming back for more each week. Layne Conkle, voice of the Beaver County Stockyard market report, shares more about how marketing cattle has changed the last several years.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q2/selecting-replacements-via-genemax-advantage-with-decker-and-courter
On today’s episode of Angus At Work, the University of Missouri’s Jared Decker and Jamie Courter discuss with host Shauna Hermel research validating the use of GeneMax Advantage to select and mate replacement females by identifying varying levels of genetic merit for traits of importance.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q2/lowering-calf-and-equipment-operator-stress
This episode includes two interesting interviews from CattleCon 2025. Kaylene Ballesteros, John Deere, discusses available automation and insights, including John Deere’s Precision Essentials Kit — a bundle of core equipment scalable to different size operations. Steve Schram and Doug Shane from Solvet discuss LidoBand, a latex rubber band designed to deliver lidocaine as a local anesthetic during castration.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/what-does-the-future-hold-for-beef
In today’s episode of Angus At Work, host Shauna Hermel visits with Dave Weaber of Terrain Ag about the market outlook for the next three to four years, competing meats, consumer demand and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q2/strengthening-livestock-marketing
On this episode of Angus At Work Mike VanMaanen, 2024-25 president of LMA, joins Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel to discuss the who, what, when and where of his organization and how LMA is working to create an even stronger market for cattlemen across the nation.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/video-sale-and-market-breakdown
Troy Marshall with the American Angus Association discusses video sales, the AngusLink program and Genetic Merit Scorecard, where the national cow herd sits regarding expansion and much more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q3/the-buzz-on-flies-of-importance
Plentiful rain and green grass is cause for celebration. However, that moisture brings its own unique set of challenges, including flies. On this episode of Angus at Work, Texas A&M’s Sonja Swiger discusses the usual culprits, why flies are an issue, how to control them, and New World screwworm.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q1/angus-females-at-work
On this episode of “Angus at Work,” our very own Shauna Hermel sat down Rob and Leslie Hendry of Clear Creek Cattle Company to discuss the versatility of Angus-based females, marketability, herd management in a range setting, transition planning and much more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q4/how-bull-selection-affects-your-feeder-calf-prices
We are heading into bull sale season, so today’s episode is geared to give you some bull selection criteria — but with the perspective of the end product. Miranda Reiman caught up with Brian Bertelsen, vice president of field operations at U.S. Premium Beef, at the Feeding Quality Forum. He gave some great insight into ways to make the most money off your feeder cattle, and how your bull selection plays into that.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2023/q1/will-your-bulls-be-ready-come-turnout-time
Bulls have an important roll in our operations, and the recent severe cold may have caused injury that could hinder there ability to do that job. Host Kasey Brown discusses the effects of frostbite on bull fertility, the importance of a breeding soundness exam and considerations for making sure you have enough bull power at turnout.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q3/filling-a-beef-packing-void
As grant funding for processing facilities became available on the heals of COVID, Chance Combs saw an opportunity to bring beef processing a little closer to home. In this episode of “Angus At Work” Host Lynsey McAnally visits with Combs about Whiskey Creek Processing, opportunities for producers, challenges for small processors, and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q2/succession-planning-start-the-discussion
In this episode of Angus At Work, Editor Shauna Hermel visits with Ron Hanson about starting the discussion on succession planning with loved ones so everyone with a stake in your family operation is on the same page moving forward.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2023/q3/prevent-pinkeye-pain-for-your-cattle
Angus Beef Bulletin intern Taylor Edwards discusses pinkeye — how to identify the problem, how to treat it and how to prevent the infection — with Kansas State University veterinarian Brad White for this episode of Angus At Work.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q2/innovations-for-feeding-efficiency
In today’s episode of Angus At Work, Willard LeMaster and Robbie Bondurant of Furst-McNess share with host Shauna Hermel details about the recently released Legacy Forward Beef line and a product they see having a positive influence on feedlot efficiency.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2023/q2/dont-feed-cows-like-you-did-20-years-ago
High-performance genetics need high-performance nutrition. If you’re still feeding cows the way you did 20 years ago, you’re shortchanging those modern genetics, Purina Animal Nutrition’s Ted Perry. He and host Miranda Reiman chat about what cows need, fetal programming effects, and plenty more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q2/keeping-young-producers-in-the-business
In this episode of Angus At Work, host Shauna Hermel discusses with Livestock Marketing Association President Mark Barnett the Producer Profitability Initiative LMA is launching and the importance of enticing the next generation back to the farm.
