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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.
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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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/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/2024/01/hn_are-your-cows-running-out-of-vitamin-a
Months from green grass, stores in the liver may be running low.
/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/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/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-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-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-articles/2024/03/the-green-vitamin
Do pregnant cows need even more vitamin A?
/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-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/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-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.
/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/2025/06/mg_gizmos-and-gadgets
The June 2025 edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features an anti-caking agent for immune function, a new handheld radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, self-propelled forage harvesters and a 30-foot (ft.) planter.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/axiota-animal-health
Trace minerals are critical components of reproductive success for both cows and bulls. From hormone function and sperm viability to protection of the developing embryo after conception, trace minerals play an important role in getting cows back in calf quickly.
/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/2025/11/fp_from-the-field
Notes from your regional managers on winter-feeding and weather challenges.
/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/2023/12/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/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-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/2024/10/hn_supplement-delivery-methods-for-weaned-calves
Researchers compared calf gain and health response between three supplement delivery methods.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/fp_sharing-the-importance-of-beef-in-a-healthy-diet
Texas Tech’s Mark Miller helps lead research on supplementing human diets with healthy protein.
/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/2024/02/hn_mycotoxins-steal-profits
Why mycotoxins are more prevalent today than ever before.
/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/2024/11/fp_from-the-field
Notes from two very different regions on what to expect this winter.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/hn_understand-forage-quality-analysis
How to read a forage analysis. Definitions explained.
/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-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/old-most-accessed/hn_foot-rot-in-cattle
Husbandry and minerals can help prevent foot rot; treatment options discussed.
/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-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-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/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/2025/01/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/2023/10/hn_backgrounded-cattle-are-a-special-breed
As young calves begin to enter backgrounding programs, it’s time to consider your management protocols for incoming calves. Upon arrival, you need to ascertain a few things about these incoming calves: where they came from, if they were properly weaned/preconditioned and how they were transported, to name a few.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/04/hn_roughage-use-in-finishing-cattle-diets
Roughage serves as a functional ingredient in finishing cattle diets, with key roles in supporting rumen health.
/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-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-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-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/old-most-accessed/hn_feeding-wheat-straw
Wheat straw for beef cattle is an alternative for winter.
