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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/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/0918hn_bloat-treatment
Beef specialist offers multiple tips to reduce rumen distress.
/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/2026/01/fp_cutting-down-on-bull-conflict
What producers can do to cut down bull conflict.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/09/kidsthesedays
Georgia stockmanship contest teaches BQA and more; gives young aspiring cattlemen a start on good management.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_helping-your-child-feed-their-4-h-or-ffa-market-steer
Now that fall is here, and most spring-born calves are being weaned, 4-Hers and FFA students are looking over the calf crops and picking out market steer prospects for the 2024 county fair. Here are some tips for feeding them.
/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/2026/05/fp_survey-indicates-need-for-large-animal-veterinary-service
MSU Extension asked for feedback from the cattle industry about the apparent lack of and the need for large-animal veterinarians in Michigan.
/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/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/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/mg_managing-bulls-in-the-off-season
Give bulls the proper care so they are ready to work.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/03/all-that-glitters-isnt-gold
While facilities are a major player in effective cattle handling, stockmanship plays a critical supporting role.
/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/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/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/2023/08/hn_give-fall-calves-the-best-possible-start
Five calf health considerations to maximize immunity, decrease disease.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/08/mg_why-consider-drylotting-cows-this-fall
Tips for happy, healthy, pairs in drylot.
/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/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/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/2024/11/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_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/2026/06/hn_simple-changes-make-the-difference-in-cooling-off-cattle
K-State Extension Beef Veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff provides solutions for managing heat-stressed cattle.
/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/old-most-accessed/mg_heat-research
Research looking at heat stress in Angus cattle.
/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/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_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/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/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/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/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/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/2023/01/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-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/2025/01/mg_gizmos-gadgets
Product feature: Smart ways to manage cattle with precision scale systems.
/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-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-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/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.
