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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/genetics
Angus Beef Bulletin Genetics topic page providing selection, genomics, the latest tools 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.
/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-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-articles/2025/01/making-connections
Why working with your regional manager can benefit your bull-buying experience.
/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-journal/2025/11/vet-call
Keeping your sire in shape for breeding.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/02/repro-tracks
Fertility is at the heart of every successful cattle operation. The ability to consistently produce healthy calves is vital for economic success.
/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-journal/2024/10/angus-advisor-southern-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/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-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-articles/2024/03/from-the-field
Bull-buying tips from your Association regional managers.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/10/angus-advisor-eastern-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/07/angus-advisor-western-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/11/membership-tips
With breeding and preg-check records, the most likely sire can populate in the calving book, saving you time at data entry.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/09/for-grandpa
The first PGS bull banner at the NJAS goes to a champion family.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/10/angus-advisor-midwest-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/01/angus-advisor-eastern-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/10/angus-advisor-midwest-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/10/angus-advisor-southern-great-plains
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/10/angus-advisor-southern-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/podcast/the-angus-conversation-season-6/e11-musgraves
Musgrave Angus built their operation focusing on function first.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/11/mg_sorting-gate-shorts-feed-efficiency-in-focus
Selecting your next herd bull? While genomics are powerful, they’re not a substitute for phenotypes.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/07/angus-advisor-eastern-region
Embracing legacy and independence from one pasture to another.
/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/2025/07/angus-advisor-southern-great-plains
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/01/angus-advisor-southern-great-plains
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/04/angus-advisor-eastern-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/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-journal/2025/04/angus-advisor-southern-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/01/angus-advisor-western-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/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-journal/2025/06/by-the-numbers
Spring is a time of renewal, and that includes annual updates to Angus genetic evaluations.
/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-journal/2025/01/angus-advisor-southern-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/04/angus-advisor-midwest-region
Regional tips and tricks from our industry experts.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/07/angus-advisor-midwest-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/10/angus-advisor-western-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/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-journal/2025/04/angus-advisor-western-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/03/from-the-editor
Editor Shauna Hermel shares why it is important to keep accuracies and associated possible change in mind when evaluating expected progeny differences.
/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-journal/2025/07/angus-advisor-southern-region
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/09/are-record-cattle-prices-giving-you-some-spending-money
Now could be time to invest ... but in what?
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/05/data-dive
Angus members are dedicated to quality data collection. With an update alongside the Fall Sire Evaluation Report May 24, phenotypes in the genetic evaluation will be differentiated from those that are not.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/10/angus-advisor-southern-great-plains
Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.
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