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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/genetics
Angus Beef Bulletin Genetics topic page providing selection, genomics, the latest tools and more.
/news/genetics
The latest genetics news from The Business Breed.
/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/2025/09/mtk_market-closeout
Commercial cattlemen succeed when they build cow herds that work for them and create calf crops that work for their customers. Genetics and marketing matter, but the real key is alignment.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/mg_tips-for-a-better-cow-herd
Improving fertility in cows involves leveraging genetic selection and advanced genomic tools to enhance reproductive performance, but genetic potential is only half the battle. Environment is the other half.
/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/2024/06/sorting-gate
Author Kelli Retallick-Riley shares insight to the genetic tools available to help navigate the future beef industry in this issue’s “Sorting Gate.”
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/fp_planning-and-self-evaluation-are-key-to-sire-selection
Select sires that complement a cow herd and contribute to the goals of the operation. NDSU Extension specialist offers tips for using the numbers and and other traits to consider.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/seedstock-suppliers
A directory to producers supplying registered Angus.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/10/mkt_consumer-demand-and-the-power-of-quality
At the 2025 Feeding Quality Forum, David O’Diam of Certified Angus Beef addressed the current retail beef environment, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in today’s marketplace.
/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/2024/10/fp_news-and-notes
AGI explores future of phenotyping; tax survey reveals urgent need; registration open for virtual Stockmanship & Stewardship; The Angus Conversation takes on foundational traits; UN rejects proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials; biogas company completes digester; and USDA invests in scholarships and climate-smart practices.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2026/q2/market-update-spring-2026
Shauna Hermel visited with Trent Stewart, auctioneer and sales representative with Superior Livestock, and Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations for the American Angus Association, about the state of the cattle market, where to begin when looking to market your cattle and how your Angus genetics can pay off on sale day.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/03/mg_selection-of-replacement-heifers
Low cow herd inventories, historically high calf prices, looking for the first hollow stem, breeding season just a month or two away, and the recent USDA Cattle Inventory report shows a tight supply of beef replacement heifers. This leads us to the topic of selection criteria for replacement heifers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/fp_association-perspective-for-november-2023
Regional managers can help you access programs and services of the American Angus Association.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/04/from-the-editor
Angus booth at Cattle Industry Convention showcases pathway to progress for commercial cattlemen buying Angus genetics.
/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-extra/2026/01/fp_from-the-field
Notes from your regional managers on what to keep in mind when selecting your next bull and seedstock supplier.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/12/mg_new-program-highlights-data-collection
The American Angus Association recognized Data Driven Herds at the 2025 Angus Convention.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/11/mg_data-make-the-difference
Using eIDs and TSUs, commercial producers get solid, accurate data for herd improvement.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/07/mkt_market-closeout
Troy Marshall, director of industry relations for American Angus Association, shares what signals were being sent during the summer video run.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/07/mkt_the-link
AngusLink’s Genetic Merit Scorecard provides a standardized way to communicate genetic merit. Its percentile chart provides context for comparison to the industry.
/member-center/announcements/2026/05/annual-evaluation-updates-and-expected-changes-explained
This year’s updates to the genetic evaluation focuses on maintaining accuracy and efficiency of the system.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/fp_the-survey-says
What do commercial cattlemen pay for bulls, and how does that correlate to calf value? Are commercial herds planning to rebuild? What incentivizes feedlots to buy — and to pay a premium — on a set of calves? Angus Media, CattleFax gather insights on current management, future intentions of cow-calf and feedlot sectors.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/03/fp_bull-selection---the-options-are-endless
Focusing on the long-term needs of your herd will make the bull-buying process much simpler.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/the-influential-10-percent
Take a listen as Paul Dykstra with Certified Angus Beef chats with Miranda Reiman about recent data revealing an opportunity to access brand premiums. Of visually eligible cattle that fell short of carcass brand specifications, 10% were within 30 degrees of the lowest marbling score eligible for the Certified Angus Beef® brand.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/06/mkt_the-link
Marketing part 5: Winning or joining? AngusLink leads the way in helping producers accurately differentiate their cattle, and in giving the buyers the accurate information they need to make better decisions.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_managing-bulls-in-the-off-season
Give bulls the proper care so they are ready to work.
/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-angus-at-work/2025/q3/planning-for-ranch-profitability
Plug in short description of the episode.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/02/mkt_market-closeout
With value differences between pens of cattle routinely exceeding $600, a low-cost, highly fertile cow herd is not the guarantee of success it once was.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q1/can-you-program-fertility
Replacement heifers are an incredibly important, yet expensive part of our operations. Wouldn't it be great if we could program fertility in our replacement heifers? Shelby Rosasco from the University of Wyoming tells us that nutritional management of weaned heifers can help program puberty attainment, fertility, and the ovarian reserve.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/09/sorting-gate
In this edition of “Sorting Gate,” AGI Geneticist Rafael Medeiros shares real-world results of the ramifications of selecting commercial females based on GeneMax Advantage.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/fp_angus-talks-quality-targets---commercial-strategies-for-how-to-cash-in
AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley and Certified Angus Beef’s Paul Dykstra speak about the market signals for quality beef and how cattlemen can profit from them.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/mky_market-closeout
AngusLink creates “reputation” cattle for most buyers, it provides the verified documentation that reduces risk and gives buyers the confidence to pay premiums, and the information they need to manage and market them more effectively.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/fp_selecting-bulls-to-meet-marketing-goals
K-State beef cattle geneticist explains how marketing end points influence purchasing decisions.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/07/mg_comparable-numbers
USMARC releases 2026 adjustment factors for across-breed expected progeny differences.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/mkt_data-to-count-on
Feeders say genetic data boosts buyer confidence by removing risk.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/03/mtk_market-closeout
The cow-calf industry’s biggest opportunity isn’t genetics; it’s marketing.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/05/mkt_in-the-cattle-markets
Could adoption of beef on dairy be leading to more heifers on feed?
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2026/q3/regenerative-ag
Tom Fanning discusses what regenerative means relative to the cattle business, how practices implemented at Pratt Feeders Group feedyards have yielded impressive results and why implementing cattle management systems while tracking data can help make decisions that make the most of your inputs.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/mk_get-rewarded-for-your-calves
You put a lot of thought and effort into the genetics and management of your calves. Why not make the most of that investment by participating in value-added programs?
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/fp_association-perspective-navigating-angus-bull-prices
Determining what an Angus bull should cost in today’s market requires an understanding of the interplay between genetics, market demand and operational considerations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/fp_a-packer-perspective-on-demand
A packer’s perspective on adding value to feeder cattle featured on episode of Angus at Work.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/products-services
A directory to suppliers providing products, services.
/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/2025/01/marbling-feet-fertility
A look into the Angus database to see how marbling affects fertility and feet challenges.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/deeper-dive
Here are three "Angus At Work" episodes focused on helping set your herd bulls up for success.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/08/mkt_the-link
The finishing touch: marketing avenues that add visibility to your calf crop.
