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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.
/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.
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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.
/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-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-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/2025/10/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/2025/01/waste-not-want-not
The most wasteful part of a commercial cow herd is an open cow, says Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee Extension beef specialist. We have tools to make sure we select the heifers that will stay productive longer.
/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/2025/06/fp_genetics-to-stay-longer---udderly-beautiful
Angus releases three new maternal EPDs to help predict longevity and udder quality in Angus cattle as it releases annual updates to the genetic evaluation and the economic assumptions used to calculate the Association’s suite of dollar value indexes.
/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/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-extra/2025/09/fp_better-cattle-bring-opportunity
Feeding Quality Forum highlights beef’s competitive edge, pointing to areas for improvement.
/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/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/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/2025/01/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-extra/2025/03/mkt_the-link
Buyers aren’t just buying 200 five-weight calves. They are looking for calves they can have confidence in to perform as expected.
/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/2024/10/mkt_data-to-count-on
Feeders say genetic data boosts buyer confidence by removing risk.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/fp_managing-and-marketing-high-quality-cattle
The world has changed, cattle have changed, and those managing them must keep up. The 19th annual Certified Angus Beef Feeding Quality Forum in Dodge City, Kan., gave 260 attendees tools and information to do just that.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/fp_angus-releases-cow-longevity-prediction
Now available in a research EPD format, functional longevity (FL) evaluates how long Angus cows will stay in the herd and how many calves they will produce.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/10/mtk_the-link
The paradox of simplicity in a complex industry.
/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/2025/08/fp_gary-smith-receives-industry-achievement-award
Renowned meat scientist Gary Smith honored with Industry Achievement Award at Certified Angus Beef’s Feeding Quality Forum.
/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/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/2025/09/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/2025/10/mk_data-driven-progress-and-partnerships
Industry leaders shared data-driven strategies for capturing premiums through carcass quality, consumer alignment and producer-packer collaborations at 2025 Feeding Quality Forum.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mkt_thelink
The Sherpa mentality — providing opportunity.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/mg_a-business-case-for-using-epds
Producer panel provides insight into how the industry can effectively put EPDs to use.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/boosting-cow-herd-efficiency-with-ionophores
At #CattleCon24 Elanco’s Frank White sat down with Angus At Work host Shauna Hermel to discuss how adding ionophores to the diet can affect heifer maturity and cyclicity, as well as the overall productivity of your cow herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/our-media/industry-insights
Angus Media, CattleFax collaborate to conduct two industrywide surveys to provide unbiased look at feedlot and cow-calf segments, assess sentiment toward Angus genetics.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/sorting-gate
Tailor-made for commercial cattle with a high percentage of Angus influence, GeneMax Advantage stands apart as the only genomic test on the market that harnesses the immense power of the American Angus Association database to provide actionable insights rooted in Angus-specific information.
/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/our-media/feeder-calf-marketing-guide
The Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide is a resource to help cattlemen using registered-Angus genetics profit in the quality-beef supply chain. Articles provide insight for raising quality calves, leveraging Angus programs and services and navigating today’s feeder-calf market. Directories help connect to seedstock providers, feedlots, auction markets, and the products and services needed to produce quality calves.
/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/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-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/2025/01/marbling-feet-fertility
A look into the Angus database to see how marbling affects fertility and feet challenges.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/mg_leveraging-beef-genetics-as-a-climate-smart-sustainability-practice
Climate-focused grant is looking for producers to participate in virtual fencing, cattle genetic improvements and nutrition studies.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/07/mkt_angus-youth-learn-what-it-takes-on-the-grid
Teen three-peats at 2025 National Junior Angus Show Carcass Contest in Tulsa, Okla.
