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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/putting-the-pieces-together
Commercial cattlemen, industry advisor reflect on tools that help them market cattle, progress their herds.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/seedstock-suppliers
A directory to producers supplying registered Angus.
/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-articles/2024/10/shopping-for-a-bull
Here’s how to make the most of your bull-buying strategy.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/09/sortinggate
AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley explains how to utilize the diversity of the breed using tools available through the American Angus Association.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/10/balancing-input-output
Cattle still sell by the pound. Quality enhances value. Yet, the cost of production must be considered. Finding a balance is key to managing cattle that work for your operation.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/10/deeper-dive
Featuring “Angus At Work” episodes worth a revisit. Topics include using performance decisions to make better decisions, using ionophores to increase herd efficiency and starting discussions on succession planning.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/10/sorting-gate
AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley explains how $M provides a more holistic approach to maternal selection, considering a wider array of traits and focusing on long-term maternal efficiency.
/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/our-media/feeder-calf-marketing-guide
The Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide is a resource to help cattlemen using registered-Angus genetics profit in the quality-beef supply chain. Articles provide insight for raising quality calves, leveraging Angus programs and services and navigating today’s feeder-calf market. Directories help connect to seedstock providers, feedlots, auction markets, and the products and services needed to produce quality calves.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/genetics
Angus Beef Bulletin Genetics topic page providing selection, genomics, the latest tools and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2022/01/phenotype
Visual appraisal is still important in bull selection.
/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/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q4/comparing-epds-across-breeds
On this episode of Angus At Work, Miranda Reiman visits with Esther Tarpoff, director of performance programs for the American Angus Association, regarding across-breed EPDs and how they’re calculated; the revolutionary nature of having data comparing multiple breeds; the role the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center plays in strengthening the U.S. cattle herd; and much more. Tune in for discussion of across-breed EPD adjustment factors, making comparisons across breeds, and USMARC.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q4/bull-buying-thoughts-from-your-angus-regional-managers
2025 will arrive before we know it. Keeping that in mind, our team wanted to give you a sneak peek at our January 2025 Angus Beef Bulletin. Lynsey McAnally checked in with a few regional managers to discuss key considerations when buying bulls and questions you might ask your seedstock provider.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2023/q1/cut-through-genetic-confusion
Commercial cattlemen tell us they shoose Angus because of the breed’s marketability, but there’s more benefit to Angus than just premium prices. In this episode of “Angus At Work” we visit with Kelli Retallick-Riley about the value of the breed’s genetic database and the multitude of tools available to seedstock and commercial cattlemen alike.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/fp_from-the-field
Bull-buying tips from American Angus Association regional managers Reese Tuckwiller, Casey Jentz and Radale Tiner.
/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-extra/2024/01/fp_selecting-a-bull-ask-the-right-questions
Which bull is right for you depends on goals, marketing options and your cows.
/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-extra/2023/11/fp_angus-releases-cow-longevity-prediction
Now available in a research EPD format, functional longevity (FL) evaluates how long Angus cows will stay in the herd and how many calves they will produce.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2022/02/mg_bullbuying
Considerations for buying bulls this season.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/mg_tagging-systems-1-point-0
Whether you are trying to communicate to your spouse which baby needs doctoring or trying to match pairs to move pastures, having a system to help identify cows and calves can be a great asset in managing your herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/fp_association-perspective-navigating-angus-bull-prices
Determining what an Angus bull should cost in today’s market requires an understanding of the interplay between genetics, market demand and operational considerations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/0619mg_heiferbulls
It is important to select specific bulls when breeding heifers so the heifer’s first calf can be born easily. While using the birth weight EPD for selection is popular, the calving ease EPD is more important, says Travis Olson at Ole Farms Athabasca, Alta., Canada.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/mg_a-business-case-for-using-epds
Producer panel provides insight into how the industry can effectively put EPDs to use.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/06/mk_new-guide-details-show-me-select-enhanced-option
MU Extension Show-Me-Plus captures genetic potential of heifers.
/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/2024/06/fp_from-the-field
To keep or not to keep: Things to consider when retaining heifer calves.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mg_matching-cattle-genetics-to-the-environment
How can cattle adapted to their region offer an economic incentive to producers?
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/hn_how-hair-shedding-scores-can-help-select-cattle-for-heat-stress
Two new guides help producers visually select cattle with heat tolerance.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/fp_association-perspective
What a summer video run! All major video companies saw record prices in all classes of cattle selling. When the June sales wrapped up, there were some producers thinking they should have taken the chance to market their calves because they felt the markets couldn’t get that much higher.
/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-extra/2023/04/mg_extension-specialist-gives-4-os-for-crazy-cows
Unproductive cows eat up more than hay. Here are tips for choosing which cows to cull.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/mg_are-your-cows-too-large
Research suggests large cows are more susceptible to climatic changes.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/mk_replacements-in-short-supply
CattleFax analyst provides perspective on the availability of beef replacement heifers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/fp_identifying-the-right-bull-for-your-operation
Bull selection is not a “one size fits all” proposition.
/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-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-articles/2024/03/from-the-field
Bull-buying tips from your Association regional managers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/what-feeders-want
Information to make informed decisions sets the stage for profit at the feedyard.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/fp_new-years-resolution-for-bull-buyers
This year, resolve to know your herd so you know what you need before you head to the bull sale.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/mkt_final-fall-2024-show-me-select-sale-sets-record
The Northeast Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale averaged $3,599 this December, setting a record.
/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-articles/2025/01/from-the-editor
Writing a sizable check to bring home the bull(s) that will affect your income for years to come can be a little daunting. Start sooner than later to take pressure off the decision with a little homework.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/looking-for-a-bull
Sort and search online sale books; Angus makes it easy on the “Current Sale Books” page of www.angus.org.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/selecting-a-genetic-supplier
Don’t forget to do your homework. Here are some tips for what questions to ask.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/10/the-evolution-of-maternal-indexes
Understanding $M and $W in the Angus breed.
