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Angus Beef Bulletin Management topic page providing access to stories on business planning, herd management, land stewardship, facilities solutions and more.

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Angus Beef Bulletin Health topic page providing links to stories on vaccination protocols, treatments, disease detection and more.

Angus Beef Bulletin

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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.

Is There Value to Bedding?

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Research shows gains in performance, cattle comfort when bedding is used.

From the Field

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Notes from two very different regions on what to expect this winter.

Managing Bulls in the Off Season

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Give bulls the proper care so they are ready to work.

Preventing and Treating Pinkeye in Your Herd

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Looking for guidelines relating to identifying, treating and preventing pinkeye? We’ve got you covered. We pulled tips from Brad White, Kansas State University veterinarian with the Beef Cattle Institute, in an episode of Angus At Work, a podcast for the profit-minded cattleman.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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Get the scoop on a new metal RFID tag, a rumen bolus for livestock monitoring, a means to lower your utility bill and a system to predict cattle feed intake and make feeding predictions.

Working Cattle on ATV or Horseback

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Does it come down to preference, or are there times when either a horse or an ATV is better than the other?

‘Invisible Fence’ Keeps Cattle on Ranch and Protects Environment

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Replacing wire and posts with cell towers and GPS collars offers a new way to set boundaries for grazing cattle.

From the Field

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Regional managers Rod Geppert, Casey Jentz and Kurt Kangas share tips for how to prepare for the unexpected.

Castrating Larger Calves

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There are several tools and methods for banding large calves. According to Randall Raymond, director of research and veterinary services at Simplot Livestock, all of them work reasonably well.

Tagging Techniques

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Last year (2011), we posed a question to our Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA subscribers: What type of numbering system do you use to identify your calf crop?

Prevent Hoof Cracks

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Hoof wall cracks are fairly common in cattle and can be divided into two categories — vertical (sandcracks) and horizontal. If the crack goes clear through the horn, it causes pain and lameness.

Fenceline Weaning Reduces Stress and Illness in Calves

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Ranchers have found better ways to wean than putting calves in a corral and taking the cows away. Jon and Breezy Millar have been fenceline-weaning their calves since 2012.

Dealing with Broken Bones in Calves

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Occasionally cattle suffer fractures, and it’s generally a leg bone. Often it’s a young calf, and the fractured limb can be cast or splinted.

Benefits of Weaning Early

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Early-weaning calves has advantages, but it requires planning to reap the full rewards.

Bloat Treatment

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Beef specialist offers multiple tips to reduce rumen distress.

Kids These Days

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Georgia stockmanship contest teaches BQA and more; gives young aspiring cattlemen a start on good management.

Cattle Care During Prolonged Extreme Cold

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Cold weather has moved in quickly with no plans of leaving soon. Here are tips for knowing when your cattle are hurting and what you need to do to mitigate the effects of cold weather.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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Product feature: Smart ways to manage cattle with precision scale systems.

How to Handle Livestock Safely

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University of Missouri experts offer livestock handling tips during National Farm Safety & Health Week.

Research Roundup

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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.

From the Field

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Regional Managers Quanah Gardiner, Reese Tuckwiller and David Gazda share tips for how to stay safe on the ranch.

News & Notes

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AGI explores future of phenotyping; tax survey reveals urgent need; registration open for virtual Stockmanship & Stewardship; The Angus Conversation takes on foundational traits; UN rejects proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials; biogas company completes digester; and USDA invests in scholarships and climate-smart practices.

Provide New Arrivals Some TLC

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Custom processing crews trained to provide incoming feedlot cattle the tender loving care they need.

When and How to Check a Cow

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Knowing when to check a cow that’s not progressing in labor is crucial, and you must be watching her to know how long she’s been in early labor.

Raised With Respect Cattle Care Campaign Launched

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Certified Angus Beef and Sysco join forces to support farmers and ranchers, and beef community as a whole.

Helping Your Child Feed Their 4-H or FFA Market Steer

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Now that fall is here, and most spring-born calves are being weaned, 4-Hers and FFA students are looking over the calf crops and picking out market steer prospects for the 2024 county fair. Here are some tips for feeding them.

Biosecurity Basics & Beyond: Ensuring Your Operation’s Future

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A biosecurity plan protects your animals, the industry and your bottom line.

Tagging Systems 1.0

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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 Advisor: Western Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Getting Better in the Good Times

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Feeding Quality Forum tells of volatility, high prices and expectations.

Inclement Adjacent

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Meeting your herd’s nutritional needs with supplemental feeding may give them the nutritive edge going into the winter.

Angus Adaptability in an Evolving Industry

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Keeping animal husbandry a top priority in the changing world.

Weaning on the Ranch: Considerations for a Better Outcome

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Strategies and tips for weaning calves.

Angus Advisor: Southern Great Plains

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Angus Advisor Midwest Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Angus Advisor: Southern Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Evergreen Practices for Winter Forage Management

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Making the most of hay and pasture distribution amid the onset of colder conditions can drastically impact an operation’s winter feeding plan.

What it Means to be a Herdsman

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Generous donation allows an iconic award to hit a new level of prestige.

The Virtual Frontier

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Adapting managerial intervention in the cow herd to cut down on input costs, improve land stewardship and enhance inventory tracking data through virtual fencing.

Angus Advisor: Eastern Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

To Please The Lord

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How foot scores fit an Angus operation’s goals of serving the industry.

Angus Advisor: Midwest Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Sale Day Prep Starts Now

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Long, Harsh talk marketing strategies and to-do lists on The Angus Conversation.

Angus Advisor Southern Great Plains

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Ground Zero, Below Zero

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Acknowledging cattle’s body condition scores when formulating winter feed and forage plans can give producers a step up going into the cold season.