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

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.

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.

NJAA

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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.

Annual Evaluation Updates and Expected Changes Explained

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This year’s updates to the genetic evaluation focuses on maintaining accuracy and efficiency of the system.

For Grandpa

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

Marbling, Feet and Fertility: Are They Related?

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A look into the Angus database to see how marbling affects fertility and feet challenges.

Steady Progress in a Changing Genetic Landscape

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Technology and tools opening new doors.

Updates Refine Data Driven Herd Program

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AHIR’s newest program enters second year; recognizes data-focused Angus producers.

New Calves, New Opportunities

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Fall calving is here. Set the calves up for successful data collection.

To Please The Lord

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

Angus Advisor: Midwest Region

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

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.

‘One Bid Away’

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Bulls that almost weren’t famous and other tales from the bull studs.

Angus Advisor: Southern Region

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

Getting Phenotypes for a More Efficient, Adaptable Cow

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Scientists Christine Baes and Andre Garcia join The Angus Conversation.

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.

Why Doesn’t My Animal Have EPDs?

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Not every animal will have EPDs available, but there are many reasons why those boxes may be empty.

Comparing Animals Across Breeds — The Right Way

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When evaluating multiple breeds for a sire, simple calculations can bring clarity to sire selection.

Angus Advisor: Southern Region

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

Growth in Reproductive Technologies

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Angus members have embraced reproductive technologies for decades.

Shedding Layers: Hair Shedding Scores

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Accurately collecting hair shedding scores can greatly benefit Angus breeders.

Angus Advisor: Southern Great Plains

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

Angus Advisor Eastern Region

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Embracing legacy and independence from one pasture to another.

Every Female. Every Time. 

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Your females go to work every day for you. Are you fully representing their work in the database?

Making Comparisons Across Breeds

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

Angus Advisor Southern Great Plains

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

Start the Year Strong

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Reflecting on the past and looking to the future, your data can provide useful insights to move your operation forward.

New Maternal EPDs Expand Selection Tools for Users of Angus Genetics

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Alongside annual genetic evaluation updates, Angus releases three new maternal EPDs to help characterize functional longevity and udder quality in Angus cattle.

Ideas and Details: The Team Behind Big Angus Innovations

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The Bowmans earn Angus Heritage Foundation honors.

Angus Advisor: Southern Region

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Current market conditions favor larger adoption of AI in commercial herds.

Proving What Works

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Angus Genetics Inc. partners with the University of Illinois for $Values selection study.

Angus Advisor Eastern Region

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

2026 Angus Pathfinder Report

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A search for superior cows.

What Does It Take to Become a Legend?

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The genetic influence and the long-lasting effect of animals that made Angus what it is today.

Data Dive

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Putting selection to work for low heritability traits.

Angus Advisor Southern Region

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

Board Recap: Improving Tools, Long-range Planning and a Ribeye Area Adjustment 

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Breeders make plans, get updates and take action.

Angus Advisor Western Region

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

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.

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.

Angus Advisor Southern Great Plains

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

Heat, Hair & the Bottom Line

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Prepare for summer pasturing through nutrition and soundness.

Angus Advisor: Midwest Region

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

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.

Angus Advisor Eastern Region

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

The Science and Surprise of Animal Breeding

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Genetic improvement in beef cattle has always happened by slowly choosing animals with better genes, generation after generation.

Angus Advisor Southern Region

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

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.