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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/nutrition
Angus Beef Bulletin Nutrition topic page providing access to stories on forage, feedstuffs, supplementation, requirements and more.
/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
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-extra/2024/10/mg_care-and-feeding-of-young-bulls-after-breeding-season
Proper management of young bulls can help keep them in top form.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/hn_if-youve-never-tested-forages-this-is-the-year-to-start
Unusual weather patterns prompt concern forages may not meet nutrient requirements.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/06/mg_filling-the-summer-forage-gap
Warm-season annuals can provide needed forage during hot summer months or when renovating stands.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/hn_alternative-feeds-when-forage-is-in-short-supply
How to use wet feed products in cattle rations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_feedstuff-finder-is-one-stop-shop-for-missouri-buyers-and-sellers
Sourcing feed products is made simple with cutting-edge platform for farmers, ranchers and suppliers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mg_gizmos-gadgets
This edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features high-visibility workwear, innovative feed additives that decrease methane emissions from heifers, a newly approved herbicide product, and a versatile tractor line that’s easier on the checkbook.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/mkt_reviewing-cow-calf-share-and-cash-lease-agreements
Cow-calf share leases or cash leases should be reviewed for the upcoming year.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/female-foundations/axiota-animal-health
Trace minerals are critical components of reproductive success for both cows and bulls. From hormone function and sperm viability to protection of the developing embryo after conception, trace minerals play an important role in getting cows back in calf quickly.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/0912mg_drought-can-cause-early-calving
In drought, watch fall-calving cows early, says MU veterinarian who studies nitrates.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/effects-of-early-diet-options-in-beef-on-dairy-calves
Different rations lead to significantly fewer liver abscesses in finished calves.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q4/keeping-climate-solutions-voluntary
If you've ever found yourself saying, “Stop blaming cows,” then this episode is for you! With all the climate discussion in the news and legislation, Kasey wanted to learn more about something touted as a way for farmers and ranchers to be an active part of the solution. She sat down with Ashley Bruner of Agoro Carbon Alliance to ask some questions about the carbon market.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/hn_supplement-delivery-methods-for-weaned-calves
Researchers compared calf gain and health response between three supplement delivery methods.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mg_cornstalk-rental-rates
Grazing cornstalks has numerous benefits for the ground and cattle, but make sure you get a contract in writing.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/03/a-bale-saved-is-a-bale-in-the-belly
Careful storage and the right hay feeder can ensure more hay ends up in the cows rather than on the ground.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_mycotoxins-steal-profits
Why mycotoxins are more prevalent today than ever before.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/fp_from-the-field
Notes from two very different regions on what to expect this winter.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/hn_understand-forage-quality-analysis
How to read a forage analysis. Definitions explained.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_cotton-byproducts-in-beef-cattle-rations
The benefits of cottonseed for cow-calf operations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/hn_use-caution-when-grazing-frost-damaged-forage-crops
Several management steps can help mitigate risks of feeding frost-damaged forages to livestock.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/hn_should-cattlemen-buy-a-surplus-of-hay-for-next-year
Nutrient content should be the No. 1 consideration when purchasing hay.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q3/flexibility-and-smart-supplementation
Flexibility means options, and today Karla Wilke, associate professor of range management and cow-calf specialist for the University of Nebraska, offers options for income generation and enterprises. She also shares research about smart supplementation, and how timing affects growth while saving you money.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mg_getting-more-out-of-fall-and-winter-grazing
Strip-grazing can increase carrying capacity, according to study from Nebraska Extension beef systems specialist.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/hn_feeding-cracked-corn-vs-whole-corn
Digestibility increases by 5% when corn is cracked, says Phillip Lancaster, K-State beef cattle nutritionist.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/fp_stretching-winter-hay-supplies
Storage and feeding losses can equate to an extra big bale per cow this winter.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/hn_there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-free-cow-lunch
Cow-calf producers are enjoying record calf prices, but maximizing profits still requires managing costs.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/mg_effects-of-lower-corn-prices-on-feeding-cost-of-gain-for-cattle-finishing
What to expect from corn prices through the first half of 2024.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/fp_program-your-calves-for-success
By changing the nutrition of the cow during pregnancy, you can change how her calf develops throughout its life. Steps you can take to make your calves the best they can be.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/hn_feeding-wheat-straw
Wheat straw for beef cattle is an alternative for winter.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/fp_sustainable-beef-production-system-could-improve-profitability
Research looks at whether we can improve cattle performance and soil fertility with the supplements we choose.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_feeding-cornstalk-bales
K-State cattle nutritionist explains how cornstalk bales can be a feed resource.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/hn_there-are-risks-in-offering-wrapped-hay-bales-to-cattle
K-State beef cattle experts explain why cows need to be fed hay free of wrapping material.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mg_buy-or-bale-run-these-numbers-to-calculate-hay
Is it worth it to bale hay this late in the season? Run the numbers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q1/boosting-cow-herd-efficiency-with-ionophores
At #CattleCon24 Elanco’s Frank White sat down with Angus At Work host Shauna Hermel to discuss how adding ionophores to the diet can affect heifer maturity and cyclicity, as well as the overall productivity of your cow herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/hn_analyzing-whats-known-about-experior
Early reports of feedlot performance and carcass quality of cattle when feeding Experior.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/old-most-accessed/0918hn_bloat-treatment
Beef specialist offers multiple tips to reduce rumen distress.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/02/mg_limit-feeding-cows-corn-as-alternative-to-hay
Corn can provide cost-competitive means of supplying energy to the beef herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_cotton-byproducts-aid-reproduction-in-beef-cows
Cottonseed and its byproducts contain a high amount of calcium and help fill in nutrient gaps left by other feed ingredients.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/07/properly-curing-hay-is-crucial-for-forage-quality
Properly curing hay to the correct moisture level for baling is crucial to maintaining forage quality.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_considerations-of-urea-use-in-cattle-rations
How to use urea in rations for growing and mature cattle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/fp_from-the-field
Notes from regional managers Kurt Kangas and Quanah Gardiner regarding nutrition, bull health and more when preparing for spring turnout.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/timing-flexibility-key-to-grazing-tall-fescue-spring-flush
Taking advantage of early tall fescue growth can improve forage productivity, as well as the nutritional intake of your herd.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/hn_larger-hay-supply---lower-hay-prices
In many states, increased hay supplies are providing more management flexibility for cattle producers and lower hay costs are reducing annual cost of production somewhat — but not everywhere.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/09/digestivetract
Preparing to winter the cow herd? Author Dan Shike advises putting nutrition at the top of the list in this month’s column.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_your-cattle-forage-analysis-results-are-in
Harvested forages, like hay, are a significant investment for cattle nutrition programs. The USDA currently estimates hay to cost $209 per ton as of September 2023, up 28.3% from 2011. These prices can vary widely depending on your location and the demand for forage.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/03/research-round-up
Forage research takes the spotlight in the edition of “Research Roundup.” Featured are research studies on grazing sorghum-sudangrass swaths, supplementing grazing cows with corn silage, and mitigating the effects of ergot alkaloids.
