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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/management
Angus Beef Bulletin Management topic page providing access to stories on business planning, herd management, land stewardship, facilities solutions and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/health
Angus Beef Bulletin Health topic page providing links to stories on vaccination protocols, treatments, disease detection and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin
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.
/njaa
National Junior Angus Association members are our strong foundation for expansion and improvement for the Angus breed in the future. Find your voice. Find your spot in the NJAA.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2026/01/angus-advisor-midwest-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2026/03/made-to-last
How generations of intentional selection at Van Dyke Angus Ranch built a cow herd focused on fertility, longevity and consistency.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/03/fp_reminders-on-livestock-care-during-wildfire-season
OSU Extension offers tips for handling animals before a fire and caring for them afterward.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2026/q1/fencing-of-the-future
Editor Shauna Hermel sat down at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tenn., with Andrew Fraser, president of virtual fencing provider Halter.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/03/hn_preventing-calving-difficulty-in-the-beef-herd
As we move closer to spring, many ranchers are thinking ahead to calving season. This rewarding yet challenging time on the ranch comes with plenty of difficulties and worries, one of which is potential calving difficulties, or dystocia.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_hauling-after-breeding-is-risky
Cattle that are transported a few days after being bred may be at risk for losing the pregnancy.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_dealing-with-snakebite
Snakebite is sometimes a serious problem in livestock. Here are tips on dealing with bites.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/0918hn_bloat-treatment
Beef specialist offers multiple tips to reduce rumen distress.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_heat-research
Research looking at heat stress in Angus cattle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/01/fp_cutting-down-on-bull-conflict
What producers can do to cut down bull conflict.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/08/hn_does-weaning-method-forage-source-matter
Preconditioning is an opportunity to increase calf value, but management choices can affect gain and calf value. Research evaluates the effects of weaning method and forage source.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/03/mg_is-there-value-to-bedding
Research shows gains in performance, cattle comfort when bedding is used.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/03/hn_its-better-to-have-a-cattle-care-tool-kit
Must-have items for any cattle operation, any time of the year.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/fp_from-the-field
Notes from two very different regions on what to expect this winter.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_managing-bulls-in-the-off-season
Give bulls the proper care so they are ready to work.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/hn_preventing-and-treating-pinkeye-in-your-herd
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.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/mg_gizmos-gadgets
Get the scoop on a new metal RFID tag, a rumen bolus for livestock monitoring, a means to lower your utility bill and a system to predict cattle feed intake and make feeding predictions.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/04/hn_management-to-minimize-injuries-in-bulls
Breeding bulls typically experience two types of injuries: reproductive and musculoskeletal.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/mg_working-cattle-on-atv-or-horseback
Does it come down to preference, or are there times when either a horse or an ATV is better than the other?
/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-extra/2023/11/mg_invisible-fence-keeps-cattle-on-ranch-and-protects-environment
Replacing wire and posts with cell towers and GPS collars offers a new way to set boundaries for grazing cattle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/fp_from-the-field
Regional managers Rod Geppert, Casey Jentz and Kurt Kangas share tips for how to prepare for the unexpected.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/1114hn_castrating-larger-calves
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-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/04/fp_six-cattle-technology-trends-that-continue-to-push-boundaries
New technology in the cattle industry offers a lot of potential, but there are drawbacks to consider, too.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/07/fp_prepare-cattle-for-second-heat-wave
Recognizing and treating heat stress can salvage potential performance loss when temperatures suddenly rise.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/09/mkt_minimize-shrink-to-maximize-profit
K-State beef cattle experts provide insight on practical ways to reduce weight loss while transporting cattle to sale.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/11/mg_is-late-weaning-calves-an-option
Wintering calves with their mothers can be beneficial.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_use-a-calf-puller-properly
When a calf needs help to be born, these tips will ease the process for cow, calf and humans.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/04/hn_keep-facilities-in-working-order
K-State beef cattle experts share tips on how to make sure the handling facilities meet the objectives of the operation.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_tips-for-cleaning-syringes
Syringes used for vaccinating cattle or administering injectable drugs such as antibiotics should always be clean before filling them.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_tagging-systems-1-point-0
Whether you are trying to communicate to your spouse which baby needs doctoring or trying to match pairs to move pastures, having a system to help identify cows and calves can be a great asset in managing your herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/0112fp_tagging-techniques
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?
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/05/hn_sdsu-extension-helps-first-responders-train-for-crashes-involving-livestock
Many first responders are volunteers. Having teams organized and trained in advance makes responses to livestock accidents safer, more efficient and less stressful.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_prevent-hoof-cracks
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.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/07/fenceline-weaning-reduces-stress-and-illness-in-calves
Ranchers have found better ways to wean than putting calves in a corral and taking the cows away. Jon and Breezy Millar have been fenceline-weaning their calves since 2012.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/0218hn_dealing-with-broken-bones-in-calves
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.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mg_benefits-of-weaning-early
Early-weaning calves has advantages, but it requires planning to reap the full rewards.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/01/hn_will-the-cold-put-a-bite-into-your-calving-season
Breeding soundness exams identify bull fertility issues from frostbite.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/hn_cattle-care-during-prolonged-extreme-cold
Cold weather has moved in quickly with no plans of leaving soon. Here are tips for knowing when your cattle are hurting and what you need to do to mitigate the effects of cold weather.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/mg_gizmos-gadgets
Product feature: Smart ways to manage cattle with precision scale systems.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/mg_how-to-handle-livestock-safely
University of Missouri experts offer livestock handling tips during National Farm Safety & Health Week.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/fp_no-bawl-babies-here
Readers share their tips for weaning calves.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_get-a-newborn-calf-to-breathe
There are traditional practices and old wives tales about how to get a newborn calf to breathe. Some are valid, and some are not.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/research-round-up
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.
