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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-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/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/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/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.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/fp_from-the-field
Regional Managers Quanah Gardiner, Reese Tuckwiller and David Gazda share tips for how to stay safe on the ranch.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/fp_news-and-notes
AGI explores future of phenotyping; tax survey reveals urgent need; registration open for virtual Stockmanship & Stewardship; The Angus Conversation takes on foundational traits; UN rejects proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials; biogas company completes digester; and USDA invests in scholarships and climate-smart practices.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_electric-fencing-basics
Successful electric fencing helps control flies and parasites. Here are tips to optimize electric fencing.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_foot-rot-in-cattle2
How to address foot rot, an infectious disease of cattle, causing swelling and lameness, in your herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_easy-weaning-with-nose-flaps
Simple, two-step method ensures stress-free weaning.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_sorting-tip
A simple way to sort calves from cows.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_weaning-calves-with-nose-flaps
Wyoming producer says process was less stressful on the calves and him.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/07/mg_electric-fence-works-best-for-fenceline-weaning
Using an electric fence to wean calves is more about manipulating calf behavior than keeping cows and calves apart.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/mg_provide-new-arrivals-some-tlc
Custom processing crews trained to provide incoming feedlot cattle the tender loving care they need.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_when-and-how-to-check-a-cow
Knowing when to check a cow that’s not progressing in labor is crucial, and you must be watching her to know how long she’s been in early labor.
