AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION - THE BUSINESS BREED

Products & Services

A directory to suppliers providing products, services.

June 1, 2024

Axiota Animal Health discovers, develops and commercializes scientifically proven products, such as Multimin^® 90 and Lactipro^®, to support the health and performance of cattle during transition and stress across all stages of beef production. To learn more visit www.axiota.com. See display advertisement on pages 86-87.

Bimeda is a global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products. Bimeda was first founded in Ireland in 1960 and has since gone on to become a global presence in the animal health industry, selling our products in more than 80 countries around the world. We are a family-owned company that is passionate about providing our customers with efficient, science-driven solutions. Our Cattle product portfolio includes

antiparasiticides — Bimectin^® (ivermectin);
antimicrobials — Macrosyn^® (tulathromycin injection), EnroMed^® 10 (enrofloxacin injection);
anti-inflammatories — Flunazine^® (flunixin meglumine);
hormones — OvaCyst^® (gonadorelin injection) and ProstaMate^®(dinoprost injection);
nutritional supplements — BOVitalize™; and
vaccines — Stimulator^® and ProBac™.

We also offer autogenous vaccines and diagnostics. Our vision is to be the partner of choice for optimizing the well-being of your animals. See display advertisement on page 43.

Norbrook is a leading global pharmaceutical company dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. With a focus on innovation and quality, Norbrook provides a comprehensive range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, parasiticides and other animal health products to customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. Visit www.norbrook.com/us for more information. See display advertisement on page 51.

ZOETIS As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide — from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock farmers and ranchers. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in more than 100 countries. See display advertisement on page 128.

ALLFLEX 2805 E 14th St, DFW Airport, TX 75261; contact: Bill McCoy, 254-231-6333; bill.mccoy@merck.com; allflexusa.com. Allflex identification solutions make complex cattle management challenges easier to overcome. Contact us to learn how Allflex panel readers, eID tags and handheld readers, along with visual tags and tissue-sampling units, enable better feeder-cattle production and quality decisions. We help you bring it all together. See display advertisement on page 81.

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Y-TEX Corporation www.y-tex.com, is deeply rooted in the livestock industry; we hold its men and women and the principles they embody in highest regard. Sacrifice, integrity, hard work, determination, traditional family values, fiscal responsibility and environmental stewardship undergird everything we do. We are committed to providing reasonably priced products with real value — products that offer solutions driven by customer needs. Our trust and commitment extend to our employees, who are the company’s most valuable assets. We strive to be the best at what we do — excellence is our expectation. See advertisement on page 117.

Hydrabed 902 Hwy 246, Sabetha, KS 66534; https://www.hydrabeds.com/. Proven for generations. Experience the rugged dependability of the Hydrabed system. We started a revolution in round-bale handling and feeding in 1983 with the introduction of the HydraBed^®, the first flush-mount, self-storing flatbed bale handler. Since that time, we have continued to develop other cattle management products designed to thrive in the tough operating conditions found on operations like yours. Cattlemen and women all across North America have come to appreciate the durability, ease of operation and the dependability of our Hydra Line™ Products. See display advertisement on page 47.

MOLY MANUFACTURING designs, fabricates and markets hydraulic-operated livestock handling equipment worldwide, with an emphasis on the comfort of the livestock and the equipment operator, which ultimately results in additional safety, efficiency and calmer handling of livestock. We build to order, making sure you get exactly what you need for your operation. Our wide array of configurations means there is an option for any situation. Our system fits well in cow-calf, stocker or feedlot situations — anywhere that safety, productivity and efficiency is important to the operation. We manufacture everything from Silencer^® chutes to TurretGates™, portable corrals and more. From panels and scales to full corral setups, we are a one-stop shop for the industry standard in livestock handling equipment. Having the right tools adds safety for all. See display advertisement on page 25.

Udder Tech Inc. Superior Innovation. Exceptional Service. www.uddertechinc.com; 888-438-8683. Udder Tech specializes in waterproof workwear for the ag industry. These waterproof items include bibbed overalls, pants and jackets to keep you clean and dry. They are great for washing cattle, working in muddy/dirty conditions and daily use. They allow you to take off the dirty outer layer and help cut down on laundry. These items are made with a durable nylon fabric that can be machine washed and dried. Other popular items include the shoulder guard for pregnancy checking and the vet jacket for calving season. The bibbed overalls and jackets are available in children’s sizes. Udder Tech also offers bags and pouches that you can mix and match to keep you organized. With 30 years of experience, Udder Tech specializes in making items specific to your needs. See display advertisement on page 36.

AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION 3201 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64506; 816-383-5100; www.angus.org. Mark McCully, chief executive officer, mmcully@angus.org. The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 22,000 members across the United States and Canada. We provide programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on the power of Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers. The Association is a progressive, not-for-profit organization that keeps purebred Angus ancestral and production records, issues certificates of registration, and promotes the advantages of Angus cattle both in the United States and worldwide. We serve and support members with cutting-edge tools, educational resources, and innovative breed and breeder promotion for a diverse membership. For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association’s programs and services, visit www.angus.org. See display advertisements on pages 29 and 89.

ANGUSLINK^SM 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506; 816-383-5100; www.anguslink.com. Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations, tmarshall@angus.org. The American Angus Association’s AngusLink value-added programs help you capture the value of your investment in superior Angus genetics by validating breed makeup and genetic performance potential using the industry’s largest genetic database.

AngusVerified^SM documents cattle are from registered Angus bulls and signals investments in genetics and management to produce superior calves with verified Angus genetics.
Genetic Merit Scorecard^SM draws on the industry’s largest database to quantitatively evaluate calf genetics and project their performance potential from weaning to the packing plant. Scores indicate how cattle will perform in the feedlot and on the rail, with top Grid scores earning the Certified Angus Beef ^® brand Targeting the Brand™ logo.

The result? Producers can tap into market premiums that are made possible by the data and verification of AngusLink programs. See display advertisement on page 9.

GeneMax^®Advantage^TM helps you avoid costly mistakes by helping you select the best heifers so you can strategically breed them to produce more valuable calves and superior replacements. With greater accuracy and precision than ever before, you can pinpoint economically relevant traits and advance your herd to the next level. GeneMax Advantage delivers three economic index scores for easier, more dependable decision-making. For more information, go to https://www.angus.org/AGI/CommercialTests. See display advertisement on page 89.

ReproScan 877-890-2411; inquiry@repro-scan.com; www.repro-scan.com. ReproScan is a veterinary ultrasound company that specializes in simple, durable and affordable ultrasound equipment for veterinarians and progressive livestock operations. We pride ourselves in our excellent customer service, always working to meet each of our customers’ needs. Because of that, we put together every single package specified to the customer’s practice or operation. ReproScan also offers several training courses throughout the year, all over the country. We’re out there with the cattle, just like you, so we understand the need to understand what you’re seeing and to add value to preg-checking. For more information, give us a call, email us or visit our website. See display advertisement on page 32.

Angus at Work Angus at Work is a podcast for the profit-minded cattleman. It offers news and information on health, nutrition, marketing, genetics and management. Angus at Work helps producers stay informed on topics that affect their bottom line by interviewing industry experts and thought leaders. Topics directly tie in with the editorial calendars of the Angus Beef Bulletin and the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Tune in to these 15- to 30-minute episodes that drop twice per month on Wednesdays anywhere you like to listen to podcasts or our Angus At Work homepage. See display advertisement on page 69.

ANGUS BEEF BULLETIN^®3201 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64506; 816-383-5200; Shauna Hermel, editor; shermel@angus.org; www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra; see full staff listing on page 10. The Angus Beef Bulletin is the commercial cattleman’s Angus connection. As a print publication mailed five times per year and a digital magazine published biweekly, the Angus Beef Bulletin focuses on the management, health, nutrition, marketing and industry topics that affect your bottom line while showcasing the genetics, products and services of advertisers serving your needs. An additional issue, “Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide,” was launched in 2021 as a resource guide for those in the quality-beef supply chain.

When you buy an Angus bull and have the registration transferred, you’re not just buying a bull. You are opening a doorway to a host of resources within the American Angus Association. Capture the full value of your Angus investment. Subscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin and the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Follow us on Facebook (@ABBEXTRA) and Twitter (@ABBeditor), and listen to our Angus at Work podcast. See display advertisements on pages 28, 69 and 125.

AngusJournal^®3201 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64506; 816-383-5200; Julie Mais, editor; www.angusjournal.net; see full staff listing on page 10. For more than 100 years, the Angus Journal has been the flagship publication of the American Angus Association.

The Angus Journal traces its roots to 1919. The American Angus Association purchased the magazine in 1979, and the Angus Journal continues to be registered Angus breeders’ preferred source of industry information. Today, the Angus Journal contains more pages of quality editorial and breeder advertising than any publication in the industry. With more than 11,000 paid subscribers, it’s the primary source on the latest in beef cattle herd management, genetics, research and technology.

The Angus Journal is published monthly in both print and digital form. Subscribe today. See display advertisements on pages 32 and 42.

Angus Media 3201 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64506; 816-383-5200; www.angus.org/media. Angus Media is a for-profit subsidiary of the American Angus Association. Our mission is to increase demand for registered Angus cattle by providing information, education and integrated marketing solutions. The talented staff produces print and digital pieces for The Business Breed, its members and their customers and is home to the Angus Journal and Angus Beef Bulletin multimedia brands. At Angus Media, we have the resources to help you create a marketing pathway by engaging your customers utilizing print, digital and social media. We can target your path based on product offering and audience. See display advertisements on pages 88 and 123.

CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF 206 Riffel Rd, Wooster, OH 44691; 330-345-2333; www.cabcattle.com for cattle-related information or www.certifiedangusbeef.com for consumer-facing content. Bruce Cobb, executive vice president of production, bcobb@certifiedangusbeef.com. Certified Angus Beef (CAB) drives pull-through demand for Angus genetics throughout the supply chain, but it does not certify any herds or live animals. The first step to earning the brand logo (and the associated premiums) is the live-animal specification of predominantly Angus type at a licensed packing plant. Then the carcass is evaluated for 10 additional quality-based specifications. CAB carcasses are in higher demand by those who want to ensure beef quality to the final consumer. The demand at that level sends signals back through the production chain, with packers paying more than $95 per head over the base grid price in premiums for carcasses that qualify for CAB. The best CAB steak starts with your Angus and Angus-cross cattle. Visit www.cabcattle.com to learn more and to find the Targeting the Brand^SM resources, a tool designed to help you focus your selection criteria on carcass quality. See display advertisement on page 69.

Gain Smart^® is a line of vitamin and mineral supplements for stocker cattle that promotes healthy, economical pounds. Gain Smart, a BioZyme brand, contains AO-Biotics^® Amaferm^®. Amaferm is a prebiotic research-proven to enhance digestibility and deliver an average of 0.25 more pounds per head per day. For more information visit www.gainsmart.com, or contact us by phone at 816-238-3326. See display advertisement on page 49.

Connor Ag Make More. Better. Safer.™ forages and high-moisture fermented feeds with Sealpro^® and science-based technical advice. Get moreresulting feed inventory and decreased wasted feed in the outer 3 feet of piles/bunkers. Covering with Sealpro oxygen barrier and following harvest recommendations can result in better fermentation and protect feed inventories. Make better quality feed, preserving valuable nutrients. Cattle can convert cleaner, costly ration ingredients with less rumen disruption by keeping oxygen out with Sealpro. Fermented feeds that are well-packed and sealed may be safer than those that aren’t. Learning and practicing silage safety skills we offer may help keep family members and employees safer.

Sealpro’s 5-Point Quality Assurance Promise: An industry-leading, exclusive approach makes sure you get the sealing film you pay for. Sealpro is tested for strength and barrier properties in third-party labs rather than relying solely on manufacturer’s tests. Our manufacturers use the best virgin (not previously recycled) strength and barrier (EVOH) polymers, distributing them evenly throughout the film. Be aware — not all competitor’s films are the same in quality and performance! See our website for “banana test” results.

26-year-experienced U.S. family-owned and operated brand and business. We’re lifetime supporters of U.S. beef. See display advertisement on page 17.

Hubbard Feeds (www.hubbardfeeds.com), an Alltech company, stands as a beacon of excellence in providing cutting-edge nutrition solutions for animals. With a legacy spanning over a century, since 1878, Hubbard Feeds remains committed to enhancing animal health, performance and overall well-being through meticulously designed programs fueled by the latest technology and a world-class team.

Central to our ethos is a deep-rooted passion for animals and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction, encapsulated in our motto, Products and Answers that Work^®. Our relentless pursuit of innovation is driven by a desire to improve customer profitability and competitive advantage and reduce risks and simplify their operations.

Moreover, we are steadfast in our commitment to developing sustainable agricultural solutions for the benefit of both current and future generations. Collaborating with Alltech’s global network of more than 5,000 talented individuals, we embrace the vision of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™, leveraging new technologies and innovative farm management practices to create a world abundant with resources.

Through continuous scientific advancement and a focus on improved nutrition, Hubbard Feeds strives to elevate the value and quality of feedstuffs, enabling animals to realize their inherent genetic potential. Ultimately, our efforts are geared toward supporting producers in delivering plentiful, safe and nutritious food for a sustainable future. See display advertisement on page 21.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition is committed to optimizing animal performance and well-being with specific natural microbial product and service solutions. Using sound science, proven results and knowledge, Lallemand Animal Nutrition develops, produces and markets high-value yeast and bacteria products — including probiotics, prebiotics, and hay and forage inoculants. Lallemand’s leading and trusted cattle products include LEVUCELL^® SC, MAGNIVA^®, MICRO-CELL^® and PROTERNATIVE^®. These innovative solutions positively benefit animal nutrition and well-being, forage management and the animal environment. Lallemand offers a higher level of expertise, leadership and industry commitment with long-term and profitable solutions to move our partners Forward. Lallemand Animal Nutrition is Specific for your Success. For more information, please visit www.LallemandAnimalNutrition.com. See display advertisement on page 33.

Novonesis is a new company formed through the combination of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen. At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces.

Enzymes, functional proteins, and microorganisms are our planet’s tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live.

Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world, our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel.

The time for biosolutions is now. By working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs.

We are the market leader in the supply of daily-fed probiotics to the beef industry. Bovamine^® and Bovacillus™ brand probiotic products support normal GI functions in cattle. These products can be a natural, safe, sustainable part of your management program. In addition to probiotics, Novonesis also has a line of research-proven silage inoculants (Silosolve^® and Biomax^®), developed to help producers feed silage when it is needed, avoid top layer spoilage, and keep consistent silage quality. Our inoculants contain unique strains of lactic acid bacteria developed to enhance silage quality by improving fermentation while inhibiting the growth of yeast and mold. See display advertisement on page 64.

Purina For more than 125 years, Purina Animal Nutrition’s goal has been to provide a quality product with the intent to bring out the best in the animals it is being fed to. The Wind and Rain® Mineral Value-Added Program puts that intent into action, working with producers to gain recognition for feeding a quality mineral to their cattle. Thousands of producers across the nation have viewed the benefits of feeding Wind and Rain® firsthand through Purina’s Proof Pays™ trials. These trials show consistent consumption, which helps translate to success in the pasture and future production phases.

To qualify for the program, the calves must be raised on dams fed a Wind and Rain^® or RangeLand^® Pro mineral product for a year prior; and the calves must be fed a Wind and Rain^® mineral, RangeLand^® Pro mineral or a Purina Stress Tub^® product themselves prior to delivery date. See display advertisement on page 13.

VITALIX 1820 10th Ave, Sidney, NE 69162; 1-800-423-8827; info@vitalix.com; www.vitalix.com. Vitalix^® is an American family-owned company that specializes in high-quality, low-moisture cooked molasses supplement tubs. All Vitalix tubs are cooked-to-order, specific for your climate and region, with only the highest-quality ingredients. See display advertisement on page 37.

WESTWAY FEED PRODUCTS 2001 Timberloch Place, Suite 400, The Woodlands, TX 77380; cheramie.viator@westwayfeed.com; www.westwayfeed.com. Livestock feed supplier, providing liquid feed, protein, mineral and stress tub supplements. Westway Feed Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of liquid supplements for livestock. Additionally, we produce tub supplements, feed mill products, dried molasses and industrial products. The core concept of Westway’s business is to utilize coproducts from other industries and convert them into safe, high-quality, cost-effective livestock feed supplements. While the primary ingredient for many of our products is molasses, we also incorporate other coproducts such as whey, corn solubles, corn steep and soy solubles. The concept of utilizing these coproducts is the foundation of our sustainability platform. See display advertisement on page 31.

Editor’s note: The “Products & Services” directory is a listing of companies and service providers in the beef industry supply chain who have purchased a display ad and/or a listing to appear in the “Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide.” This directory is organized alphabetically and by product category. Paid advertisers also appear in the “Advertising Index” on page 127.