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Angus Releases New Teat and Udder Research EPDs

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New research EPDs, tools released by the American Angus Association and Angus Genetics Inc., help cattlemen prioritizing maternal traits.

Q&A: President's Perspective

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Retiring President Chuck Grove on learning from the past and looking forward during his tenure on the American Angus Association Board of Directors.

Genes and Goals

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Advancing genetic selection in Angus cattle.

Refining Maintenance

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Annual updates to the genetic evaluation.

Across Borders: World Angus Evaluation to Enhance Breeding, Commerce Among Partners

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The Angus Conversation explores what the Oct. 13 release means for producers.

Board Recap: Digging in on Fertility Research, Expanding CAB Production, Enhancing Member Services

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Angus Board directors discuss research priorities, driving demand, member questions and more.

Ideas and Enthusiasm: Future Leaders Have Skills and Experience

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The Angus Conversation Junior Takeover talks breeding, ambassadorship and involvement.

The Evolution of Maternal Indexes

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Understanding $M and $W in the Angus breed.

Information Access and Sorting

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One of the most popular search locations on the American Angus Association homepage continues to be the EPD/Pedigree Lookup feature, as this site receives more than 8 million page views each year.

Data, Data, Data

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Angus is a genetic powerhouse founded on the dedication of breeders.

Deadline Approaching for January Inventory Reporting/MaternalPlus

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Collecting and submitting whole herd records from culling information on females to recording each calf born takes commitment — the kind of commitment that yearns to progress an operation, drive the breed forward and create the best selection tools.

Keeping Models Current Aids in Accurate Genetic Predictions: A Carcass Model Update

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Genetic selection for carcass traits in the Angus breed stands as a cornerstone of the livestock industry, ensuring the continued production of high-quality protein that meets consumer demands.

Teat Size and Udder Suspension

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Calving is the time to collect scores on dams’ udders.

In the Driver's Seat

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How Angus breeders will maintain the lead, improve margin.

The Growth in Electronic Data Submission

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Submitting records electronically has been available to members since before the turn of the century. Members are continuing to embrace the convenience. Are you?

Put Your Data to Work

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Enroll in Inventory Reporting and have the opportunity to earn the MaternalPlus distinction.

Phenotype-Genotype Show Grows Interest in National Junior Angus Show

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Angus junior members show in national Phenotype-Genotype Show in Grand Island, Neb.

Collaborating to Find Answers: Heart Health Initiative

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Updates on bovine congestive heart failure.

For Grandpa

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The first PGS bull banner at the NJAS goes to a champion family.

Sitz on Carrying on the Legacy, ‘Chasing Balance’ in Cow Herd

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The Angus Conversation season three launches with breeder interview.

Adding More Tools to the Maternal Selection Toolbox

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Teat size and udder suspension research EPDs released.

How do you know?

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Angus members are dedicated to quality data collection. With an update alongside the Fall Sire Evaluation Report May 24, phenotypes in the genetic evaluation will be differentiated from those that are not.

The Angus Conversation: Easier Then or Today?

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McCulloh talks authenticity, avoiding distractions, breeding objectives and proven data.

Striking Genetic Harmony

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Balancing progress with genomically enhanced EPDs and selection indexes.

The Angus Conversation: Treating Male Infertility with Science, Fish Genomics and More

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Plouffe and Brogaard bring new perspective to the topic of genetics.

From the Homestead to a Household Name

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Gardiner Angus Ranch started with a Kansas homestead, a willingness to work and a quest to stay curious. From “pay it forward” and “there is no downside to marbling,” Mark Gardiner shares both life advice and breeding philosophy, covering everything from the history to today.

Management

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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.

Genetics

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Angus Beef Bulletin Genetics topic page providing selection, genomics, the latest tools and more.

A Good Problem to Have

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AGI implements updates to keep up with growing data store.

The Significance of Bull Scrotal Circumference: A Cornerstone Trait in Beef Breeding for Male Fertility

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Fertility is a crucial economic trait for cattle producers, influencing the profitability and sustainability of cow-calf operations.

Mature Cow Data: Are Your Females Represented?

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The fall provides many opportunities for data collection, including recording mature weights and body condition scores.

Getting Phenotypes for a More Efficient, Adaptable Cow

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Scientists Christine Baes and Andre Garcia join The Angus Conversation.

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.

Making Comparisons Across Breeds

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Can EPDs on different breeds of animals be directly compared? The answer is: it depends.

Selecting Heifer Bulls

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It is important to select specific bulls when breeding heifers so the heifer’s first calf can be born easily. While using the birth weight EPD for selection is popular, the calving ease EPD is more important, says Travis Olson at Ole Farms Athabasca, Alta., Canada.

To Please The Lord

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

Angus Advisor: Southern 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.

Association Perspective for November 2023

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Regional managers can help you access programs and services of the American Angus Association.

Look Him Over

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Visual appraisal is still important in bull selection.

Market Predictions, Keeping Up with Your Cows — Top Stories of 2023

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What cattlemen found valuable this year.

News & Notes

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This month’s edition includes industry recognition for Angus publications and communications teams, Certified Angus Beef’s 2024 Industry Achievement Award winner, the American Angus Association’s release of research EPDs for TEAT and UDDR, upcoming industry meetings, and Angus herds earning Historic Angus Herd status.

Identifying the Right Bull for Your Operation

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Bull selection is not a “one size fits all” proposition.

Sorting Gate

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AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley explains how $M provides a more holistic approach to maternal selection, considering a wider array of traits and focusing on long-term maternal efficiency.

Angus Releases Cow Longevity Prediction

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Now available in a research EPD format, functional longevity (FL) evaluates how long Angus cows will stay in the herd and how many calves they will produce.

Sorting Gate

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Author Kelli Retallick-Riley shares insight to the genetic tools available to help navigate the future beef industry in this issue’s “Sorting Gate.”

Sorting Gate

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AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley explains how to utilize the diversity of the breed using tools available through the American Angus Association.

Angus Genetics Inc. Gathers Breeders, Industry, Academia in Forum

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Imagine: AGI’s Beef Genetics Forum hosted a cross-section of the beef industry to think about future phenotypes and data collection.