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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/nutrition
Angus Beef Bulletin Nutrition topic page providing access to stories on forage, feedstuffs, supplementation, requirements and more.
/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.
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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/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/2025/02/hn_keep-the-cow-rumen-healthy-in-drylot
Maintaining a healthy cow herd means maintaining a healthy rumen. Here are some considerations for cows in drylot.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/09/hn_think-carefully-before-using-frost-damaged-corn-for-hay-or-grazing
Corn damaged by frost raises some issues that need to be considered, such as managing moisture content.
/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-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/2025/03/a-bcs-for-all-seasons
Use body condition to guide feed needs for the cow herd.
/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/2025/10/hn_colostrum-beyond-the-first-feeding-supporting-calves-through-diarrhea
Colostrum proves itself as an excellent treatment option for calf scours.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/07/hn_pasture-talk-the-perfect-pairing
Partnering with veterinarians for better herd nutrition.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/07/hn_keep-em-ruminating
How forage quality and maturity, particle size and consistency, and more affect rumen function.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/mg_managing-cow-body-condition-is-critical-for-profitability
Body condition of cows during calving affects open rates in the upcoming breeding season.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_feedstuff-finder-is-one-stop-shop-for-missouri-buyers-and-sellers
Sourcing feed products is made simple with cutting-edge platform for farmers, ranchers and suppliers.
/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-extra/2026/07/hn_does-it-plop-when-it-drops
King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Professor Robert Wells describes how to use manure scoring as a tool to assess rumen function and body condition.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q2/innovations-for-feeding-efficiency
In today’s episode of Angus At Work, Willard LeMaster and Robbie Bondurant of Furst-McNess share with host Shauna Hermel details about the recently released Legacy Forward Beef line and a product they see having a positive influence on feedlot efficiency.
/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-extra/2023/12/fp_cattle-nutrition-is-vital-to-the-immune-system
How cultivating immunity via nutrition <span class="roman">in utero</span> can influence lifelong health.
/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/2024/05/fp_its-time-to-start-planning-for-heat-in-the-feedlot
Management tips for lessening the effects of summer’s heat in the feedlot.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_helping-your-child-feed-their-4-h-or-ffa-market-steer
Now that fall is here, and most spring-born calves are being weaned, 4-Hers and FFA students are looking over the calf crops and picking out market steer prospects for the 2024 county fair. Here are some tips for feeding them.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_caring-for-bulls-in-the-winter
K-State beef cattle experts share how to best manage bulls during this season.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_forage-turnips---a-great-way-to-augment-pasture
Forage turnips provide an alternative crop and produce plenty of cattle feed during odd times of the year.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_many-reasons-for-open-cows
Diseases to test for when cows come in open.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/effects-of-early-diet-options-in-beef-on-dairy-calves
Different rations lead to significantly fewer liver abscesses in finished calves.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/02/mg_limit-feeding-cows-corn-as-alternative-to-hay
Corn can provide cost-competitive means of supplying energy to the beef herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/fp_backgrounding-calves
Managing a backgrounding operation may offer an easier way to get started in the cattle business.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/hn_three-steps-to-prepare-for-winter-feeding
Extension specialist offers tips for how to calculate how much hay your cows will eat this winter.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q3/flexibility-and-smart-supplementation
Flexibility means options, and today Karla Wilke, associate professor of range management and cow-calf specialist for the University of Nebraska, offers options for income generation and enterprises. She also shares research about smart supplementation, and how timing affects growth while saving you money.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/01/mg_healthier-soils-and-stronger-herds
Noble Research Institute shares data-backed management practices for land stewardship at 2025 Angus Convention.
/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/2025/03/hn_save-money-and-increase-grass-and-enjoy-cattle
Hugh Aljoe of the Noble Research Institute shares how regenerative practices can benefit ranchers during episode of Angus at Work.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/01/mg_boost-profits-by-frost-seeding-legumes-now
Seeding tips to increase performance, reduce fescue toxicosis.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_cotton-byproducts-aid-reproduction-in-beef-cows
Cottonseed and its byproducts contain a high amount of calcium and help fill in nutrient gaps left by other feed ingredients.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_mycotoxins-steal-profits
Why mycotoxins are more prevalent today than ever before.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/03/more-than-an-anchor
Cover crops can be used to provide additional feed for cattle, as well as to hold and improve the soil. However, what and when you plant may depend on your climate and growing season.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_cotton-byproducts-in-beef-cattle-rations
The benefits of cottonseed for cow-calf operations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/04/mg_bull-management-for-breeding-success
Follow these key strategies to ensure optimal performance of your bulls in subsequent breeding cycles.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/08/hn_tips-for-using-high-nitrate-forage
Drought-stressed forages can be high in nitrates and toxic to cattle if not managed appropriately.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/03/the-green-vitamin
Do pregnant cows need even more vitamin A?
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/08/hn_whole-cottonseed-can-be-an-option-for-beef-cattle
How to use cottonseed in feedlot and cow-calf rations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/hn_analyzing-whats-known-about-experior
Early reports of feedlot performance and carcass quality of cattle when feeding Experior.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/09/digestive-tract
In recent years, virtual fencing has emerged in the U.S. market and has been gaining interest from livestock producers. In this edition of “The Digestive Tract,” Travis Mulliniks considers whether the innovation is worth the hype.
/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-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-extra/2023/08/mg_why-consider-drylotting-cows-this-fall
Tips for happy, healthy, pairs in drylot.
/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/2025/01/step-down-your-new-bulls-diet
Bulls are often pushed nutritionally from weaning to sale. Here are tips to transition them to breeding season.
