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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.
/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/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-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-angus-at-work/2024/q3/building-a-better-cow
In this episode of Angus At Work, David Lalman of Oklahoma State University discusses research to help build a better cow with host Miranda Reiman. Listen in as they discuss more efficient females and how to build a more self-sufficient herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/balancing-the-consumer-and-the-cow
Today’s Angus At Work host Ron Hayes of the Radio Oklahoma Network sits down with panelists Jesse Luckie and Mark Johnson to discuss balancing consumer demand with a cow that can produce a quality product despite the environment she performs in.
/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/abb-articles/2024/06/products-services
A directory to suppliers providing products, services.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/digestive-tract
Columnist Travis Mulliniks shares why too much condition may be a detriment for breeding season and how to get your bulls prepared for turnout.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/research-round-up
This edition of “Research Roundup” provides insights on the effects of nutrition and body condition on bovine sperm, cow temperament’s effect on production, and trace minerals for receiving.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/09/create-your-herds-meal-plan
What will your cattle eat during the next 12 months? It’s time to make your plan.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/10/digestive-tract
Beef cows experience their greatest nutritional requirement from calving to breeding. That’s also the time when the consequences of not meeting requirements (open cows) will likely be the most detrimental.
/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-angus-at-work/2023/q2/dont-feed-cows-like-you-did-20-years-ago
High-performance genetics need high-performance nutrition. If you’re still feeding cows the way you did 20 years ago, you’re shortchanging those modern genetics, Purina Animal Nutrition’s Ted Perry. He and host Miranda Reiman chat about what cows need, fetal programming effects, and plenty more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q4/relieving-the-stress-of-weaning
Listen in to this episode of “Angus at Work” as we visit with Ted Perry of Purina Animal Nutrition regarding the stressors both cows and calves go through at weaning, how we can alter our management to address stress, the role nutrition plays and how you can implement a few strategies to set your cattle up for improved performance long past weaning.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/08/veterinary-call
Keeping grazing options safe and healthy for your herd.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/12/veterinary-call
Helping your females achieve high levels of productivity.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mg_gizmos-and-gadgets
Products and services for the farm and ranch, including a vertical tillage tool from Case IH, winter grain and forage seed varieties from Millborn, a reproduction-focused mineral from BioZyme, and a canine flue vaccine from Merck Animal Health.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/managing-beef-cows-during-cold-stress
Once effective temperatures are below a cow’s lower critical temperature, she must generate additional heat just to maintain her body temperature. Here are tips for assessing what’s cold to a cow, how nutrient needs increase and what ration changes need to occur.
/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-extra/2024/11/hn_test-dont-guess-sampling-and-testing-hay
Knowing the true nutritional value of your forages is critical.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/hn_feeding-cracked-corn-vs-whole-corn
Digestibility increases by 5% when corn is cracked, says Phillip Lancaster, K-State beef cattle nutritionist.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/fp_take-care-of-bulls-year-round
Year-round care needed to ensure bulls are healthy, sound and fertile.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/fp_from-the-field
Notes from two very different regions on what to expect this winter.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/10/angus-advisor-southern-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/betting-on-the-future
Cattlemen across the country share how they plan for drought recovery.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_importance-of-colostrum
The passive immunity transfer window may be shorter than you think.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mg_getting-more-out-of-fall-and-winter-grazing
Strip-grazing can increase carrying capacity, according to study from Nebraska Extension beef systems specialist.
/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-journal/podcast/the-angus-conversation-season-5/e6-fanninganderson
Tom Fanning and Pete Anderson share a message from the feeding industry to Angus breeders.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/fp_program-your-calves-for-success
By changing the nutrition of the cow during pregnancy, you can change how her calf develops throughout its life. Steps you can take to make your calves the best they can be.
/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-articles/2025/03/research-round-up
Forage research takes the spotlight in the edition of “Research Roundup.” Featured are research studies on grazing sorghum-sudangrass swaths, supplementing grazing cows with corn silage, and mitigating the effects of ergot alkaloids.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/01/angus-advisor-midwest-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/valuable-at-any-stage
Marketing calves? These strategies add value at any point in the cattle cycle.
/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-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_winter-nutrition-for-the-pregnant-cow
The long-term ramifications of being short of protein and energy can carry over for up to two years.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/12/saving-with-swaths
Swath-grazing in winter months may save time and resources.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/fp_leftover-grocery-produce-makes-great-cattle-feed
Unwanted fruits and vegetables avoid the landfill and find a place on the feed menu.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/11/hn_picking-apart-straw
Straw can have a place in cattle diets, provided nutrition is balanced.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/11/grazing-stalks
Wintering cattle on harvested crop fields from a Midwestern perspective.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/fp_sustainable-beef-production-system-could-improve-profitability
Research looks at whether we can improve cattle performance and soil fertility with the supplements we choose.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/mg_will-your-bulls-be-ready-come-turnout-time
When it comes to winter bull care, proper management can avoid heartache. Veterinarian Jeff Erquiaga shares advice in this Angus At Work feature.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_feeding-cornstalk-bales
K-State cattle nutritionist explains how cornstalk bales can be a feed resource.
/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/2025/07/hn_tall-fescue-adds-to-heat-stress-in-cattle
Tips for managing heat stress in cattle grazing fescue pastures.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mg_help-transform-nutrition-into-profit-in-robust-cattle-market
Calves fed quality nutrition help meet the needs of cattle buyers, allowing you to generate additional value.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/hn_there-are-risks-in-offering-wrapped-hay-bales-to-cattle
K-State beef cattle experts explain why cows need to be fed hay free of wrapping material.
