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Angus Beef Bulletin Genetics topic page providing selection, genomics, the latest tools and more.

Management

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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.

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.

Angus Advisor: Western Region

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

The Evolution of Maternal Indexes

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Understanding $M and $W in the Angus breed.

Sitz on Carrying on the Legacy, ‘Chasing Balance’ in Cow Herd

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The Angus Conversation season three launches with breeder interview.

Collaborating to Find Answers: Heart Health Initiative

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Updates on bovine congestive heart failure.

Refining Maintenance

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Annual updates to the genetic evaluation.

Put Your Data to Work

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Enroll in Inventory Reporting and have the opportunity to earn the MaternalPlus distinction.

AGI White Paper Looks at Future of Phenotyping, Commercial Data

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Angus Genetics Inc. releases white paper on next-gen phenotyping to drive commercial profitability.

Ideas and Enthusiasm: Future Leaders Have Skills and Experience

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The Angus Conversation Junior Takeover talks breeding, ambassadorship and involvement.

Board Recap: Digging in on Fertility Research, Expanding CAB Production, Enhancing Member Services

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Angus Board directors discuss research priorities, driving demand, member questions and more.

In the Driver's Seat

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How Angus breeders will maintain the lead, improve margin.

Deadline Approaching for January Inventory Reporting/MaternalPlus

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Collecting and submitting whole herd records from culling information on females to recording each calf born takes commitment — the kind of commitment that yearns to progress an operation, drive the breed forward and create the best selection tools.

How do you know?

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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 Advisor: Southern Great Plains

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

Data, Data, Data

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Angus is a genetic powerhouse founded on the dedication of breeders.

From the Homestead to a Household Name

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Gardiner Angus Ranch started with a Kansas homestead, a willingness to work and a quest to stay curious. From “pay it forward” and “there is no downside to marbling,” Mark Gardiner shares both life advice and breeding philosophy, covering everything from the history to today.

Adding More Tools to the Maternal Selection Toolbox

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Teat size and udder suspension research EPDs released.

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.

Striking Genetic Harmony

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Balancing progress with genomically enhanced EPDs and selection indexes.

The Significance of Bull Scrotal Circumference: A Cornerstone Trait in Beef Breeding for Male Fertility

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Fertility is a crucial economic trait for cattle producers, influencing the profitability and sustainability of cow-calf operations.

A Legacy of Heritage and Innovation

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How data and genetics shaped the Angus breed’s dominance.

A Good Problem to Have

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AGI implements updates to keep up with growing data store.

The Angus Conversation: Easier Then or Today?

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McCulloh talks authenticity, avoiding distractions, breeding objectives and proven data.

Phenotype-Genotype Show Grows Interest in National Junior Angus Show

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Angus junior members show in national Phenotype-Genotype Show in Grand Island, Neb.

Genes and Goals

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Advancing genetic selection in Angus cattle.

Mature Cow Data: Are Your Females Represented?

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The fall provides many opportunities for data collection, including recording mature weights and body condition scores.

Across Borders: World Angus Evaluation to Enhance Breeding, Commerce Among Partners

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The Angus Conversation explores what the Oct. 13 release means for producers.

Teat Size and Udder Suspension

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Calving is the time to collect scores on dams’ udders.

Keeping Models Current Aids in Accurate Genetic Predictions: A Carcass Model Update

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Genetic selection for carcass traits in the Angus breed stands as a cornerstone of the livestock industry, ensuring the continued production of high-quality protein that meets consumer demands.

The Growth in Electronic Data Submission

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Submitting records electronically has been available to members since before the turn of the century. Members are continuing to embrace the convenience. Are you?

Why No EPDs?

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It’s hard to believe, but spring sale season is fast approaching — and it will be upon us before we know it.

Angus Advisor: Eastern Region

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

Board Recap: Improving Tools, Long-range Planning and a Ribeye Area Adjustment 

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Breeders make plans, get updates and take action.

For Grandpa

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The first PGS bull banner at the NJAS goes to a champion family.

Marbling, Feet and Fertility: Are They Related?

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A look into the Angus database to see how marbling affects fertility and feet challenges.

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.

‘One Bid Away’

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Bulls that almost weren’t famous and other tales from the bull studs.

Getting Phenotypes for a More Efficient, Adaptable Cow

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Scientists Christine Baes and Andre Garcia join The Angus Conversation.

Q&A: President's Perspective

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Retiring President Chuck Grove on learning from the past and looking forward during his tenure on the American Angus Association Board of Directors.

Contemporary Groups

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It all starts at birth.

Every Female. Every Time. 

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Your females go to work every day for you. Are you fully representing their work in the database?

Making Comparisons Across Breeds

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Can EPDs on different breeds of animals be directly compared? The answer is: it depends.

Angus Advisor Southern Great Plains

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

Q&A President's Perspective

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Retiring President Barry Pollard on being focused on the membership and next generation during his tenure on the American Angus Association Board of Directors.

Ideas and Details: The Team Behind Big Angus Innovations

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The Bowmans earn Angus Heritage Foundation honors.

Angus Advisor Western Region

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