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Angus Beef Bulletin Management topic page providing access to stories on business planning, herd management, land stewardship, facilities solutions and more.

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Angus Beef Bulletin Health topic page providing links to stories on vaccination protocols, treatments, disease detection and more.

Angus Beef Bulletin

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Welcome to the Angus Beef Bulletin, the commercial cattleman’s Angus connection. Find the information you need to make the most of your investment in Angus genetics. The Angus Beef Bulletin provides news and information on health, genetics, nutrition, marketing and management through a variety of media, including the Angus Beef Bulletin magazine, the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA electronic newsletter and the Angus At Work podcast.

Hauling After Breeding is Risky

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Cattle that are transported a few days after being bred may be at risk for losing the pregnancy.

Controlling Nuisance Insects and Tracking Health

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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.

Research Roundup

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This edition of “Research Roundup” provides insights on the effects of nutrition and body condition on bovine sperm, cow temperament’s effect on production, and trace minerals for receiving.

Angus Adaptability in an Evolving Industry

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Keeping animal husbandry a top priority in the changing world.

Seminal Vesiculitis in Bulls

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Keeping your sire in shape for breeding.

Blood-based Pregnancy Detection Methods for Beef Cattle

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Ensuring your cows are on track for calving.

The Next Level

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When and how to take biosecurity up a notch.

Management to Minimize Injuries in Bulls

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Breeding bulls typically experience two types of injuries: reproductive and musculoskeletal.

Preventing and Treating Pinkeye in Your Herd

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Looking for guidelines relating to identifying, treating and preventing pinkeye? We’ve got you covered. We pulled tips from Brad White, Kansas State University veterinarian with the Beef Cattle Institute, in an episode of Angus At Work, a podcast for the profit-minded cattleman.

‘Invisible Fence’ Keeps Cattle on Ranch and Protects Environment

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Replacing wire and posts with cell towers and GPS collars offers a new way to set boundaries for grazing cattle.

From the Field

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Regional Managers Quanah Gardiner, Reese Tuckwiller and David Gazda share tips for how to stay safe on the ranch.

From the Field

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Notes from two very different regions on what to expect this winter.

Angus Advisor: Southern Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

What it Means to be a Herdsman

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Generous donation allows an iconic award to hit a new level of prestige.

Six Cattle Technology Trends That Continue to Push Boundaries

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New technology in the cattle industry offers a lot of potential, but there are drawbacks to consider, too.

Angus Advisor Midwest Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Heat Research

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Research looking at heat stress in Angus cattle.

Prepare Cattle for Second Heat Wave

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Recognizing and treating heat stress can salvage potential performance loss when temperatures suddenly rise.

Will the Cold Put a Bite Into Your Calving Season?

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Breeding soundness exams identify bull fertility issues from frostbite.

Minimize Shrink to Maximize Profit

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K-State beef cattle experts provide insight on practical ways to reduce weight loss while transporting cattle to sale.

Is Late-weaning Calves an Option?

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Wintering calves with their mothers can be beneficial.

Kids These Days

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Georgia stockmanship contest teaches BQA and more; gives young aspiring cattlemen a start on good management.

Tips for Cleaning Syringes

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Syringes used for vaccinating cattle or administering injectable drugs such as antibiotics should always be clean before filling them.

Keep Facilities in Working Order

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K-State beef cattle experts share tips on how to make sure the handling facilities meet the objectives of the operation.

SDSU Extension Helps First Responders Train for Crashes Involving Livestock

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Many first responders are volunteers. Having teams organized and trained in advance makes responses to livestock accidents safer, more efficient and less stressful.

Dealing with Broken Bones in Calves

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Occasionally cattle suffer fractures, and it’s generally a leg bone. Often it’s a young calf, and the fractured limb can be cast or splinted.

Tagging Techniques

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Last year (2011), we posed a question to our Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA subscribers: What type of numbering system do you use to identify your calf crop?

Prevent Hoof Cracks

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Hoof wall cracks are fairly common in cattle and can be divided into two categories — vertical (sandcracks) and horizontal. If the crack goes clear through the horn, it causes pain and lameness.

Weaning on the Ranch: Considerations for a Better Outcome

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Strategies and tips for weaning calves.

The Virtual Frontier

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Adapting managerial intervention in the cow herd to cut down on input costs, improve land stewardship and enhance inventory tracking data through virtual fencing.

Angus Advisor: Eastern Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Angus Advisor Western Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Castrating Larger Calves

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There are several tools and methods for banding large calves. According to Randall Raymond, director of research and veterinary services at Simplot Livestock, all of them work reasonably well.

Angus Advisor: Midwest Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Angus Advisor Eastern Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

To Please The Lord

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How foot scores fit an Angus operation’s goals of serving the industry.

From Thin Air

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Kansas State University research adds to knowledge base on the genetic influence of methane production.

Angus Advisor: Midwest Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Angus Advisor: Southern Great Plains

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Is There Value to Bedding?

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Research shows gains in performance, cattle comfort when bedding is used.

Angus Advisor: Southern Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Angus Advisor Southern Great Plains

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Explore resources to determine nutrient requirements.

Managing Bulls in the Off Season

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Give bulls the proper care so they are ready to work.

Working Cattle on ATV or Horseback

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Does it come down to preference, or are there times when either a horse or an ATV is better than the other?

Evergreen Practices for Winter Forage Management

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Making the most of hay and pasture distribution amid the onset of colder conditions can drastically impact an operation’s winter feeding plan.