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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.
/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-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/sydenstricker-genetics
“Keep the nutrition level good enough to express their differences, but not high enough to mask their differences, then use the ones that sort to the top. The cattle that will make money for our customers will be the ones that get closest to ‘doing everything right,’” says Ben Eggers of Missouri-based Sydenstricker Genetics.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/webo-angus
The Angus cows of WEBO Angus, Lusk, Wyo., have to be sound, maternal and docile. “Problem cattle will weed themselves out in Wyoming,” says Buttons York, the B in WEBO. She and her late husband, Waldon, established WEBO 19 years ago with her daughters Elly Wurdeman and Odessa Eddy.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/common-ground
The most successful breeding programs are built on consistency and purpose. Defining your breeding objective and appropriately using the right Angus selection tools will help ensure genetic progress that aligns with operational goals, says Mark McCully in this edition of “Common Ground.”
/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-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-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-angus-at-work/2025/q1/angus-females-at-work
On this episode of “Angus at Work,” our very own Shauna Hermel sat down Rob and Leslie Hendry of Clear Creek Cattle Company to discuss the versatility of Angus-based females, marketability, herd management in a range setting, transition planning and much more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/01/health-husbandry
Heifers are the future of the herd, and managing their preventative health program during this adjustment period is critical. Author Brad White offers tips for bringing home new replacements.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/from-the-editor
What are your females worth, asks Editor Shauna Hermel in this edition of “Angus Stakes.” With cattle prices up, corn prices reasonable and tools to document genetic value, this might be the year to pencil out what those heifers will be worth as bred heifers next year.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/11/sorting-gate
AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley shares opportunities to improve heifer selection utilizing tools such as EPD values for maternal traits, performance and culling records, and GeneMax Advantage.
/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-articles/2025/04/developing-the-next-generation
Know what you have, and develop those heifers to stay in the cow herd. Debbie Lyons-Blythe and Zach Thomas share tips for developing heifers in the herd to stay.
/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-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/2025/07/hn_maximize-cow-longevity-to-combat-high-replacement-cost
Strategic decisions that boost your bottom line.
/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-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-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/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-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-extra/2025/08/hn_cause-for-separation
You can’t afford to make this postcalving nutrition mistake with first-calf heifers. Proper nutritional management is critical to ensure heifers recover in time to rebreed and remain productive members of the herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/zwt-ranch
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/2025/04/deeper-dive
Here are four "Angus At Work" episodes focused on what holds our industry together: females.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/11/health-husbandry
Each pregnancy represents a significant investment of resources and future income, meaning protecting pregnancies is essential to herd productivity.
/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/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/kaiser-angus
As the fourth generation returns, Kaiser Angus, Park, Kan., has made huge strides as a first-generation seedstock business. Both Darrell and Frina Kaiser grew up in the feedlot industry.
/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/2025/04/environment-or-genetics
Genetics and environment both play roles in Walker Cattle Company’s top-quality, docile cows. Born to cows you can enjoy working with, Douglas and Sonja Walker’s calves excel on AngusLink’s Genetic Merit Scorecard.
/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/2025/04/capitalizing-on-cow-power
MaternalPlus highlights herds focused on females, gathers important data.
/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/mogck-sons
For the past 40 years, registered Angus have found their home in the Olivet, S.D., pastures of Mogck & Sons. Charles and LeAndra; their sons, Chase and Ty; their daughter, Christy Winkler, and her husband, Logan, raise Angus cattle with the intent of blending maternal and carcass.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/axiota-animal-health
Trace minerals are critical components of reproductive success for both cows and bulls. From hormone function and sperm viability to protection of the developing embryo after conception, trace minerals play an important role in getting cows back in calf quickly.
/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-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-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-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/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-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/mccurry-angus-ranch
“The easiest thing to sell is good.” Wisdom from John McCurry’s grandfather remains a key principle for McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan.
/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.
/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.
