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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.
/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-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/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/2025/02/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/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-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/2024/10/hn_back-to-basics
While reproductive technologies are a great thing, Virginia Tech reproductive specialist Vitor Mercadante says reproductive efficiency goes back to management.
/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-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/2025/04/mg_management-strategies-for-minimizing-early-pregnancy-loss
Make thoughtful management decisions during pregnancy to minimize the risk of loss.
/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-extra/2025/04/fp_building-better-cattle
Minnesota cattleman Don Schiefelbein encourages cattlemen to put the best inputs into the product to ensure a profitable outcome.
/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-articles/2025/01/health-husbandry
In this edition of “Health & Husbandry,” author Brad White shares the importance of breeding soundness exams and offers additional measures you can do at home to ensure bulls are ready to perform at turnout.
/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-articles/2025/04/developing-the-next-generation
Know what you have, and develop those heifers to stay in the cow herd. Debbie Lyons-Blythe and Zach Thomas share tips for developing heifers in the herd to stay.
/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-articles/2025/03/gizmos-and-gadgets
In this edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” we highlight the Easi-Scan:Go ultrasound scanner, Bobcat’s Machine IQ Remote Engine Disable/Enable technology, Gallagher’s North American eShepherd virtual fencing launch, the Square Key Farm TestiGrip Bovine Castration Tool and Claas hay tedders and disc mowers available for 2025.
/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-extra/2023/11/hn_investigating-the-cause-of-cattle-abortions
Developing an overall herd health plan with your veterinarian can improve the recognition of preventable reproductive losses and enable preventative management strategies.
/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-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-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/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-extra/2023/11/mg_gizmos-and-gadgets
This month's “Gizmos & Gadgets” features FDA approval of additional claims for the combination use of Pennchlor® and Rumensin®, a new ultrasound unit by ReproScan and New Holland Agriculture’s new CR11 combine.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/06/mkt_how-do-you-select-your-bulls
Industry genetics team requests your survey input. eBEEF.org team is trying to determine how beef producers are currently selecting their bulls and will use this information to develop educational materials to help improve this process.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/06/mg_brushing-away-bovine-stress
Cow brush and increased cow comfort may boost conception rates during artificial insemination.
/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/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/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-angus-at-work/2025/q1/the-foundation-of-female-fertility
Females are the backbone of the U.S. cow herd. How can we as cattlemen do everything within reason to help those females reach their full potential? On this episode of “Angus At Work” we visit with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Jason Smith to discuss female-focused nutrition to ensure the pieces of the puzzle to support and develop long-term female fertility are in place.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/hn_adding-purchased-bred-heifers-to-the-herd
Select heifers that are likely to calve early, say K-State cattle experts.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/06/hn_options-exist-when-bulls-fail-a-breeding-soundness-exam
Unsatisfactory breeders likely will not improve with time, but deferred bulls may benefit from treatment or additional time and pass a breeding soundness exam in the future.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/fp_from-the-field
Notes from regional managers Kurt Kangas and Quanah Gardiner regarding nutrition, bull health and more when preparing for spring turnout.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/10/health-husbandry
Pregnancy-testing the herd is an important management tool that can provide a good metric for herd health and production, evaluate individual cow health status, and influence marketing options for open cows. Preg-testing early provides additional benefits.
/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-extra/2025/10/fp_from-the-field
Notes from your regional managers on weaning plans and confirming pregnancies on cows.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q2/selecting-replacements-via-genemax-advantage-with-decker-and-courter
On today’s episode of Angus At Work, the University of Missouri’s Jared Decker and Jamie Courter discuss with host Shauna Hermel research validating the use of GeneMax Advantage to select and mate replacement females by identifying varying levels of genetic merit for traits of importance.
/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-extra/2023/12/hn_many-reasons-for-open-cows
Diseases to test for when cows come in open.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/03/digestive-tract
In this edition of “The Digestive Tract,” author Travis Mulliniks discusses how the nutrient requirements of late gestation and early lactation may demand supplementation to avoid a negative energy balance that could affect subsequent reproductive rates.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/fp_breeding-soundness-exams
A true breeding soundness exam is more than a semen test. It's an examination of physical and reproductive ability.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/03/mg_sire-distribution-of-calves-after-ftai-and-immediate-bull-exposure
Turning bulls out immediately after timed artificial insemination results in 5%-20% natural-service-sired calves.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_giving-cpr-to-a-newborn-calf
Sometimes after a hard birth, a backward birth, or even a normal birth when the sac doesn’t break, the calf can be without oxygen too long and can’t start breathing. Administering CPR can be a lifesaver.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/mg_the-role-of-longevity-and-maternal-performance
Insights on the economic effects and sustainability of cow-calf operations.
