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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/nutrition
Angus Beef Bulletin Nutrition topic page providing access to stories on forage, feedstuffs, supplementation, requirements and more.
/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
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/2024/09/hn_-grant-awarded-for-critical-beef-production-issue
University of Kentucky researcher awarded USDA grant to study fescue toxicosis affecting the cattle industry.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/mg_care-and-feeding-of-young-bulls-after-breeding-season
Proper management of young bulls can help keep them in top form.
/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/2025/09/hn_think-carefully-before-using-frost-damaged-corn-for-hay-or-grazing
Corn damaged by frost raises some issues that need to be considered, such as managing moisture content.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/03/fp_news-and-notes
The news for March 3, 2026, includes a webinar on confinement feeding cow-calf pairs; Henry C. Gardiner Scholarship award winners; delisting of the lesser prairie-chicken; the 2026 Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery inductee; Angus Foundation scholarship deadlines; a Farm Bill 2.0 update; the enrollment period for Farmer Bridge payments; a U.S.-Indonesia trade deal; and USDA food purchases.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/07/mg_making-hay-to-reduce-ergot-infestation
Take precautions to prevent summer slump or more severe health problems caused by ergot consumption.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/04/deeper-dive
Here are three Angus at Work episodes focusing on managing pastures and forages: Hugh Aljoe shares how to save money while increasing grass. Chad Woods and Rob Elder share how to stretch grazing. Ryan Rathmann focuses on cow herd efficiency.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/07/fp_news-and-notes
John Deere reinforces commitment to diagnostic and repair tools for farmers; grants support rural emergency response departments; USDA takes action to lower fertilizer costs; Ashland Veterinary Center expands; and USDA makes more farm-to-school investments.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/10/hn_colostrum-beyond-the-first-feeding-supporting-calves-through-diarrhea
Colostrum proves itself as an excellent treatment option for calf scours.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/hn_alternative-feeds-when-forage-is-in-short-supply
How to use wet feed products in cattle rations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/07/hn_keep-em-ruminating
How forage quality and maturity, particle size and consistency, and more affect rumen function.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_feedstuff-finder-is-one-stop-shop-for-missouri-buyers-and-sellers
Sourcing feed products is made simple with cutting-edge platform for farmers, ranchers and suppliers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/07/fp_executive-order-advances-regenerative-agriculture
Rollins announces USDA rule to unlock funds for American farmers using regenerative agricultural practices.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/07/hn_does-it-plop-when-it-drops
King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Professor Robert Wells describes how to use manure scoring as a tool to assess rumen function and body condition.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q2/innovations-for-feeding-efficiency
In today’s episode of Angus At Work, Willard LeMaster and Robbie Bondurant of Furst-McNess share with host Shauna Hermel details about the recently released Legacy Forward Beef line and a product they see having a positive influence on feedlot efficiency.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/hn_should-cattlemen-buy-a-surplus-of-hay-for-next-year
Nutrient content should be the No. 1 consideration when purchasing hay.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_backgrounding-calves-on-pasture
Management-intensive grazing increases gains and decreases fescue toxicosis.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/0912mg_drought-can-cause-early-calving
In drought, watch fall-calving cows early, says MU veterinarian who studies nitrates.
/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/old-most-accessed/hn_forage-turnips---a-great-way-to-augment-pasture
Forage turnips provide an alternative crop and produce plenty of cattle feed during odd times of the year.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/effects-of-early-diet-options-in-beef-on-dairy-calves
Different rations lead to significantly fewer liver abscesses in finished calves.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/02/mg_limit-feeding-cows-corn-as-alternative-to-hay
Corn can provide cost-competitive means of supplying energy to the beef herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q3/flexibility-and-smart-supplementation
Flexibility means options, and today Karla Wilke, associate professor of range management and cow-calf specialist for the University of Nebraska, offers options for income generation and enterprises. She also shares research about smart supplementation, and how timing affects growth while saving you money.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/01/mg_healthier-soils-and-stronger-herds
Noble Research Institute shares data-backed management practices for land stewardship at 2025 Angus Convention.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q4/keeping-climate-solutions-voluntary
If you've ever found yourself saying, “Stop blaming cows,” then this episode is for you! With all the climate discussion in the news and legislation, Kasey wanted to learn more about something touted as a way for farmers and ranchers to be an active part of the solution. She sat down with Ashley Bruner of Agoro Carbon Alliance to ask some questions about the carbon market.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/01/mg_boost-profits-by-frost-seeding-legumes-now
Seeding tips to increase performance, reduce fescue toxicosis.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_cotton-byproducts-aid-reproduction-in-beef-cows
Cottonseed and its byproducts contain a high amount of calcium and help fill in nutrient gaps left by other feed ingredients.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/03/a-bale-saved-is-a-bale-in-the-belly
Careful storage and the right hay feeder can ensure more hay ends up in the cows rather than on the ground.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_mycotoxins-steal-profits
Why mycotoxins are more prevalent today than ever before.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/07/properly-curing-hay-is-crucial-for-forage-quality
Properly curing hay to the correct moisture level for baling is crucial to maintaining forage quality.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_cotton-byproducts-in-beef-cattle-rations
The benefits of cottonseed for cow-calf operations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/vermeer
It’s not just ranchers who are doing more with less. Vermeer incorporates lean manufacturing — the practice of minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency — both in their equipment creation and inspiration.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_take-simple-steps-to-avoid-cattle-deaths
Johnsongrass troubles have increased because of weather conditions.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/12/fp_news-and-notes
In this month’s “News & Notes,” we highlight key legislative actions, USDA efforts to combat livestock threats, expanded disaster aid, and new marketing and career opportunities for cattle producers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/08/hn_tips-for-using-high-nitrate-forage
Drought-stressed forages can be high in nitrates and toxic to cattle if not managed appropriately.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/08/hn_whole-cottonseed-can-be-an-option-for-beef-cattle
How to use cottonseed in feedlot and cow-calf rations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/hn_analyzing-whats-known-about-experior
Early reports of feedlot performance and carcass quality of cattle when feeding Experior.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/hn_use-caution-when-grazing-frost-damaged-forage-crops
Several management steps can help mitigate risks of feeding frost-damaged forages to livestock.
/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-extra/2024/08/hn_understand-forage-quality-analysis
How to read a forage analysis. Definitions explained.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/hn_test-dont-guess-sampling-and-testing-hay
Knowing the true nutritional value of your forages is critical.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/hn_feeding-cracked-corn-vs-whole-corn
Digestibility increases by 5% when corn is cracked, says Phillip Lancaster, K-State beef cattle nutritionist.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mg_buy-or-bale-run-these-numbers-to-calculate-hay
Is it worth it to bale hay this late in the season? Run the numbers.
/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/2024/11/mg_getting-more-out-of-fall-and-winter-grazing
Strip-grazing can increase carrying capacity, according to study from Nebraska Extension beef systems specialist.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/hn_there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-free-cow-lunch
Cow-calf producers are enjoying record calf prices, but maximizing profits still requires managing costs.
