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/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.
/news/management
The latest management news in 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.
/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/2023/03/stop-reproductive-failure
Higher input costs, calf prices double incentive to investigate cause of open cows.
/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/2025/08/mkt_market-closeout
AngusLink is a vital component of building a brand, but it is contingent upon the relationships it helps you build.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/hn_ringworm-in-cattle-unsightly-but-temporary
Tips for managing a common problem in young cattle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_hauling-after-breeding-is-risky
Cattle that are transported a few days after being bred may be at risk for losing the pregnancy.
/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/2025/05/fp_share-the-road-during-spring-planting-season
As farmers gear up for another planting season, it is critical for motorists and farm equipment operators to share the road to prevent collisions.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/interest-rate-trends
Don Close, with Terrain explains the mission of their company, what influences interest rates and where those rates are potentially trending in the near future.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2023/q2/keep-the-best-genetics-in-your-herd-with-heifer-development
Heifers are a big investment, so you want to set them up for success. With such a low cow herd number, heifer development is a big part of herd profitability. Miranda Reiman chatted with Joe Gillespie about sound heifer development to keep the best genetics in your herd for a long time. In this episode, learn about the three buckets of heifer development, the best timing of vaccinations for heifers, when heifers usually fall out of the herd, how to avoid that loss and more!
/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/hn_dealing-with-snakebite
Snakebite is sometimes a serious problem in livestock. Here are tips on dealing with bites.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_treating-lumpy-jaw-in-cattle
Mouth wounds can cause soft-tissue abscesses and bony lumps of the jaw.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/02/mg_b_evaluating-bull-fertility---scrotal-size-and-shape
A bull’s scrotal size and shape are strong indicators of his fertility and his offspring’s fertility potential.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/11/mg_help-getting-started
OSU’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher program is designed to strategically and intentionally assist those new to farming.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/09/mg_gizmos-and-gadgets
This edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features a Purina feed additive that optimizes reproduction in cattle, biodiesel approval for all T4 John Deere engines, a new Massey Ferguson tractor series and a new John Deere baler lineup.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/mg_effect-of-calving-difficulty-on-reproductive-performance
Every delay of 30 minutes of obstetric care during stage II labor can result in a six-day longer anestrous period.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q3/armor-up-against-brd
Just like there are lots of pieces of armor to protect different things in battle, there are many pieces to the armor in the fight against bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Check out some of these pieces that Ron Tessman, Elanco, offers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_heat-research
Research looking at heat stress in Angus cattle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/opportunities-challenges-in-the-current-cattle-cycle
Certified Angus Beef’s Paul Dykstra discusses current market trends and what producers might expect in the coming year.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/06/fp_feeding-quality-forum-dates-set-earlier-in-august
Register in June for half price for the premier cattle feeders’ event in Rochester, Minn., Aug. 14-15.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/07/mg_gizmos-and-gadgets
This month’s “Gizmos & Gadgets” features a sorghum hybrid variety, a compact wheel loader, a utility all-terrain vehicle, and a hydraulic squeeze chute.
/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/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/2023/02/mkt_trucking-cost-analyzed
Analyst takes deep dive into reasons for escalating costs for cattle transport.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/hn_heel-flies-and-cattle-grubs-are-still-a-problem
At a veterinary conference in 1994, 50 veterinarians were asked which cattle parasites were of most concern. The answer was cattle grubs. When organophosphate products were still used for grub and lice control, it was rare to find cattle with warbles.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_feeding-soybean-hulls-to-beef-cattle
Usually, soyhulls are priced competitively to corn. To determine which is a better buy to feed cattle, compare them on a nutritional basis, especially looking at energy and protein.
/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-extra/2023/10/mg_backgrounding-at-different-rates-of-gain
Backgrounding at a high rate of gain produces cattle with higher gains and ending weights.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/03/from-the-editor
Editor Shauna Hermel shares why it is important to keep accuracies and associated possible change in mind when evaluating expected progeny differences.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/mg_older-cows-require-a-little-more-attention
K-State’s Brian Lubbers and Phillip Lancaster offered management tips for caring for older cows and factors that should be considered in making a culling decision.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/hn_if-youve-never-tested-forages-this-is-the-year-to-start
Unusual weather patterns prompt concern forages may not meet nutrient requirements.
/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/2024/01/the-survey-says-angus-genetics-provide-value-through-supply-chain
Angus Media, CattleFax gather insights on current management, future intentions of cow-calf and feedlot sectors.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/mk_in-the-cattle-markets
Cull cow and beef prices bounce higher.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/conservation-partnership-opportunities
On today’s episode of Angus At Work, Charles Kneuper visits with host Lynsey McAnally about conserving and stewarding natural resources with help from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mg_plan-for-risk-exposure-related-to-forage-and-livestock-production
How to develop and execute a ranch risk management plan.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/11/avoid-winter-water-woes
Ways to winterize water sources.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/06/mg_filling-the-summer-forage-gap
Warm-season annuals can provide needed forage during hot summer months or when renovating stands.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/we-want-your-input
The Angus Beef Bulletin invites readers to share information needs and readership preferences by completing the 2025 Readership Survey.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/03/cattle-feeders-have-spoken-health-is-no-1
Industry Insights survey says health is the first key to profit potential in the feedyard.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/05/mkt_global-beef-trade-economics
Oklahoma State University’s Darrell Peel discusses broad indicators of economic forces driving beef demand.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/maximizing-labor-with-sensehub-feedlot
In this episode of Angus At Work, host Shauna Hermel chats with Jason Nickell of Merck Animal Health about SenseHub Feedlot, a cattle tag designed to capture individual behavioral and biometric data, including body temperature and activity.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/fp_from-the-field-bull-management-tips
American Angus Association regional managers Shawn Gray, Jeff Mafi and Landon Andrews offer tips for managing herd bulls.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/05/hn_producer-survey-offers-insights-into-liver-fluke-and-parasite
By adopting evidence-based practices, cattle caretakers can protect their herds, improve production outcomes and reduce the hidden costs of liver flukes.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/03/sorting-gate
AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley dives into three critical aspects of GeneMax Advantage that drive its value for producers: Total Advantage, the Combined Value ($C) dollar value index, and the return on investment you can achieve by integrating GeneMax into your operation.
