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The Survey Says: Angus Genetics Provide Value Through Supply Chain

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What do commercial cattlemen pay for bulls, and how does that correlate to calf value? Are commercial herds planning to rebuild? What incentivizes feedlots to buy — and to pay a premium — on a set of calves? Angus Media, CattleFax gather insights on current management, future intentions of cow-calf and feedlot sectors.

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 Genetics News

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The latest genetics news from The Business Breed.

Genetics

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

Association Perspective for November 2023

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Regional managers can help you access programs and services of the American Angus Association.

AngusLink Releases Maternal Score as Marketing Tool for Replacement Heifers

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AngusLink’s Genetic Merit Scorecard adds a fourth score option to demonstrate the maternal weaned calf value to aid in the selection of replacement females.

Seedstock Suppliers

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A directory to producers supplying registered Angus.

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.

From Thin Air

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Kansas State University research adds to knowledge base on the genetic influence of methane production.

Get Rewarded for Your Calves

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You put a lot of thought and effort into the genetics and management of your calves. Why not make the most of that investment by participating in value-added programs?

Genes and Goals

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Advancing genetic selection in Angus cattle.

Refining Maintenance

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Annual updates to the genetic evaluation.

Create Fewer Problems, Be Consistent, Put Your Customers First

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Chad and Stetson Ellingson join The Angus Conversation.

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.

First Grid Premium Offered for Genetic Merit

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Producers to be paid premium for AngusLink Beef Scores.

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.

Products & Services

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A directory to suppliers providing products, services.

An Angus Issue, an Industry Issue or No Issue at All?

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The Angus Conversation explored Bovine Congestive Heart Failure with guests Randall Spare, Darrell Stevenson, and Kelli Retallick-Riley.

Association Perspective: Navigating Angus Bull Prices

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Determining what an Angus bull should cost in today’s market requires an understanding of the interplay between genetics, market demand and operational considerations.

Producers to be paid Grid Premiums for AngusLink beef scores

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The American Angus Association; National Beef Packing Co., LLC; IMI Global; and U.S. Premium Beef, LLC, announce new grid premiums to take effect in August and December, based on genetic merit data.

Angus Releases New Teat and Udder Research EPDs

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New research EPDs, tools released by the American Angus Association and Angus Genetics Inc., help cattlemen prioritizing maternal traits.

Data, Data, Data

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

Market Predictions, Keeping Up with Your Cows — Top Stories of 2023

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What cattlemen found valuable this year.

Progress With BCHF

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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association hosted AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley to speak about research on cattle heart health at annual convention.

Teat Size and Udder Suspension

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

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.

Matching Cattle Genetics to the Environment

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How can cattle adapted to their region offer an economic incentive to producers?

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.

A Business Case for Using EPDs

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Producer panel provides insight into how the industry can effectively put EPDs to use.

American Angus Association Partners with IMI Global

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Strategic collaboration drives profitability for independent cattle producer.

Gene Editing and Angus: Kuehn and Mueller Tackle Possibilities and Hurdles

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Gene editing technology could change the cattle business, but there are a lot of questions to answer before it becomes mainstream.

In the Driver's Seat

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How Angus breeders will maintain the lead, improve margin.

The Angus Conversation: Treating Male Infertility with Science, Fish Genomics and More

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Plouffe and Brogaard bring new perspective to the topic of genetics.

Striking Genetic Harmony

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Balancing progress with genomically enhanced EPDs and selection indexes.

Managing & Marketing High-Quality Cattle More Precisely

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The world has changed, cattle have changed, and those managing them must keep up. The 19th annual Certified Angus Beef Feeding Quality Forum in Dodge City, Kan., gave 260 attendees tools and information to do just that.

California Ranching, Cattle That Feed and Grade, and Hosting a Sale in the Shadow of 9/11

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Dan and Ty Byrd join The Angus Conversation.

Upgrading to Angus: Knolls Grew with ET and Consignment Sales

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The Angus Conversation shares a first-generation success story.

Angus Releases Cow Longevity Prediction

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Now available in a research EPD format, functional longevity (FL) evaluates how long Angus cows will stay in the herd and how many calves they will produce.

Putting the Pieces Together

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Commercial cattlemen, industry advisor reflect on tools that help them market cattle, progress their herds.

A Common Thread

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Parallels between aquaculture, human genetics and the cattle industry featured at Angus Convention.

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.

A Good Problem to Have

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AGI implements updates to keep up with growing data store.

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.

For Grandpa

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

Sorting Gate

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Author Kelli Retallick-Riley shares insight to the genetic tools available to help navigate the future beef industry in this issue’s “Sorting Gate.”

Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide

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The Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide is a resource to help cattlemen using registered-Angus genetics profit in the quality-beef supply chain. Articles provide insight for raising quality calves, leveraging Angus programs and services and navigating today’s feeder-calf market. Directories help connect to seedstock providers, feedlots, auction markets, and the products and services needed to produce quality calves.

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.

Ideas and Enthusiasm: Future Leaders Have Skills and Experience

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