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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/our-media/female-foundations
Female Foundations is a special advertising section within the Angus Beef Bulletin featuring seedstock providers who focus on delivering their customers maternal excellence.
/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-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/lindskovs-lt-ranch
“Our goal is straightforward,” says Bryce Lindskov of Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, S.D. “We want to bring industry-changing genetics to our customers that will help their operations be as efficient and profitable as possible.”
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/female-foundations/koupals-bb-angus
For Koupals B&B Angus of Dante, S.D., the key is to not make producing good cattle too complicated. The basics of functional cattle are the same everywhere, and the Koupals hold to the theory they do not need to reinvent the wheel.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/capitalizing-on-cow-power
MaternalPlus highlights herds focused on females, gathers important data.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2026/q3/foundation-females
American Angus Association Regional Managers Radale Tiner, Alex Tolbert and Reese Tuckwiller call in from the road to explore how to select commercial females that will pull their weight in your herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/common-ground
Commercial producers want a female that works. She must calve unassisted, breed back on time, stay in the herd and wean a valuable calf every year. That’s where the Angus female shines.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/07/fp_build-cows-that-stay
Use smarter heifer development for long-term productivity. Nebraska Extension educators share tips.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/sorting-gate
When strategic decisions are crucial, leveraging the resources and insights offered by American Angus Association programs — such as GeneMax Advantage — ensures producers can build resilient, high-performing herds, says AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley in this edition of “Sorting Gate.”
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/twg-ranch
Going from 0 to more than 800 cows in three years is no small feat, and the TWG herd is still growing. Growing that fast with a reputable cow herd foundation and an employee roster all younger than 45 takes a combination of hard work, the right relationships and a dash of luck.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/arellano-bravo-angus
The focus on females is apparent at Arellano Bravo Angus, Walnut Grove, Calif. “We have always prioritized phenotype, and, over the last five years, we have combined that with looking at genotype,” said Timoteo (Tim) Arellano, operations manager.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/perkins-angus-ranch
Inspired by a legacy of practical, market-changing cattle producers, Elizabeth and Dustin Perkins believe matings made with high-dollar bulls are only as good as the foundation set by the cows. Perkins Angus Ranch, Lorraine, Kan., focuses on females with longevity and structure that have live calves year after year.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/hilltop-angus-ranch
Hilltop Angus Ranch is home to resilient females, a stellar herd bull and an often blizzard-prone winter. The traits of $M represent their herd well, says Cory Poser, the fourth generation at the Denton, Mont., ranch he operates with his wife, Tammy, and parents, Gary and Carmen.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/03/hn-health-considerations-for-beef-heifers-transitioning-to-the-breeding-herd
Start your heifers’ health program before they are selected as replacements to give them the best chance of staying in the herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/genemax-advantage
Genetic testing can give commercial cattlemen more certainty on what your herd’s really made of, and what it can be. GeneMax® Advantage™ is the only test exclusively designed for high-percentage Angus females, and it’s the only test that delivers the Angus dollar value indexes ($Values) — the gold standard in beef cattle genetic selection.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/12/mg_why-do-i-have-so-many-open-cows
A look into the causes of reproductive failure in beef cattle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/boyd-beef-cattle
“Proven cow families along with the most proven and progressive cutting-edge sires are the blueprint for our foundation. We believe the goal posts for success are phenotype and genotype working hand in hand,” says Charlie Boyd II of Boyd Beef Cattle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/research-round-up
This month’s “Research Roundup” includes summaries of a University of Nebraska study comparing development rates for heifers and a Kansas State University study on bunk space requirements while limit-feeding calves a high-energy diet.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2026/q1/first-calf-heifer-success
On this episode, Shauna Hermel sat down with Jordan Thomas of the University of Missouri to discuss current price trends of replacement females, rules for maturity and timing when it comes to breeding first-calf heifers, why nutrition plays a critical role for the heifer and her first calf, new research related to both cows and heifers, and more!
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/10/mg_purchasing-bred-females
With herd rebuilding seemingly delayed another year, there is an opportunity in bred and replacement heifers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/08/fp_current-value-of-replacement-heifers
If feed resources allow, here’s why today may be the best time from a breakeven perspective to expand by adding new females to the herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/producers-discuss-tools-genetic-progress
Commercial cattlemen share lessons learned from data, genetic tools at 2024 Angus Convention.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/08/mg_tips-for-selecting-replacement-heifers
Selecting heifers should begin Day 1, according to South Dakota rancher John Sides.
/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-articles/2026/09/female-foundations/dalebanks-angus
At Dalebanks Angus, practicality, profitability and genetics are more than just marketing buzz words. Those points drive nearly every selection and management decision made on the family ranch in Eureka, Kan.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/a-rock-solid-foundation
Tips to select females that will pull their weight in your herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/female-foundations/cannon-angus
“Our cows are well-balanced females who express calving ease with growth, maternal ability, and plenty of carcass traits that are marketable to all aspects of the industry,” says Victoria Cannon of Cannon Angus. “We try to have something for everyone.”
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/03/mg_the-consumer-and-the-cow
Success requires balancing consumer demand with a cow that can produce a quality product despite the environment in which she performs.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/digestive-tract
With high heifer prices, selection and development of heifers should focus on cost-effective gains to achieve your target prior to breeding and on increasing longevity, says Travis Mulliniks.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/10/mg_management-tips-for-fall-calving-cows
Fall-calving cows usually calve in good condition, but here are some tips to maintain them through breeding season.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/08/mkt_marketing-cull-cows
Trying to catch the highs of the cull-cow market may mean looking at alternatives.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/ingram-angus
Ingram Angus of Pulaski, Tenn., is a source of diverse genetics. From “a highly maternal bull to a high-octane performance/carcass bull, we have options,” says Jason Upchurch, managing partner with David Cagle and Orrin Ingram.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/04/fp_considerations-for-successful-heifer-development
Developing replacement females to be long-lasting contributors to the herd is focus of ‘Angus at Work’ episode featuring Lee Jones, senior professional services veterinarian at Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q1/the-foundation-of-female-fertility
Females are the backbone of the U.S. cow herd. How can we as cattlemen do everything within reason to help those females reach their full potential? On this episode of “Angus At Work” we visit with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Jason Smith to discuss female-focused nutrition to ensure the pieces of the puzzle to support and develop long-term female fertility are in place.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/08/mg_adaptability-is-the-foundation-of-cow-efficiency
Researcher discusses tips for selecting cows that fit the western range, suggests thinking beyond popular selection trends and focusing on biological adaptability.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/oak-hollow-angus
Functional, high-quality cattle for the lowest cost of production — it’s not an oxymoron at Oak Hollow Angus. It’s the result of nearly 50 years of careful study and selection for fertility, calving ease, milk, structural soundness, growth and carcass quality.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/female-foundations/zwt
The Mayes family of ZWT Ranch firmly believes in the strength of their motto, “stacked maternal power.” Within their herd, that looks like generations of a power animal with a feminine front end, hoof quality and udder quality.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/female-foundations/ingram-angus
Ingram Angus of Pulaski, Tenn., supplies Angus bulls and females to commercial cattlemen and seedstock producers throughout the Southeast and across the nation. Managing Partner Jason Upchurch says their mindset is to help their customers build more profitable cow herds.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/09/maximum-advantage
With the high cost of developing heifers, Dave Seibert uses GeneMax Advantage to try to reduce mistakes.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/01/maybe-its-not-her-fault
Saulo Zoca and Pedro Fontes discussed the bull’s contribution to infertility during the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle (ARSBC) symposium.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/03/the-link
Troy Marshall shares insights on how GeneMax Advantage is enhancing the Genetic Merit Scorecard (GMS), improving the resilience of commercial cow herds, and adding to the bottom line.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2026/q2/keeping-accurate-records
Gabe Wight, founder of herd management platform Herd Advisor, tackles the importance of recordkeeping, where to start, why an easy-to-use management software is a solid investment for commercial cattlemen, and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/rabrown
“Cows that stay and steers that pay” is the mantra of the R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, Texas. Donnell and Kelli Brown are the fifth generation to own and manage the business focused on the needs of their commercial cow-calf producers. Resounding wisdom from a wise ol’ cowman keeps Donnell grounded.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/09/mkt_long-term-considerations-when-investing-in-replacements
Whether you should buy that heifer depends on more than her price tag.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/female-foundations/downey-ranch
Downey Ranch has a simple mission statement: “Never wreck anybody’s cow herd.” The Wamego, Kan., operation says they won’t sell anything they wouldn’t use themselves.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/female-foundations/hopson-angus
“We understand the importance of quality genetics and what [they] can do for a cow herd,” Ryan Hopson of Hopson Angus says. “We approach every day with the commercial cattleman in mind, and base our breeding decisions around bulls we would want to go buy ourselves …”
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/female-foundations/coal-valley-angus
“We try to make cattle that’ll last and get out their and work,” says Jace Coltrane, sixth-generation cattleman, of Coal Valley Angus, Cherokee, Kan. “Every decision we make on the registered side of things, it’s made from the commercial cattleman mindset because that’s who we are at our core.”
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/female-foundations/bucksnort
Established in 2019, Bucksnort Ranch of McEwen, Tenn., continues to hone its focus on building a solid cow herd and then managing those cattle to reach their highest potential. Driving that goal forward are Bucksnort’s ideals for commercial females: maternal ability, consistency, longevity and quality.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/female-foundations/ellingson-angus
At Ellingson Angus, the cow herd is considered the cornerstone of everything the Ellingson family works toward. While they value performance data and EPDs, the family hopes to never lose sight of the fact that cattle must work under practical conditions on the ranch near St. Anthony, N.D.
