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Angus Management News

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The latest management news in The Business Breed.

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.

Controlling Burdock

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Management tips for controlling and eventually eradicating the invasive species burdock.

Association Perspective for November 2023

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

Gizmos & Gadgets

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This month's “Gizmos & Gadgets” features FDA approval of additional claims for the combination use of Pennchlor® and Rumensin®, a new ultrasound unit by ReproScan and New Holland Agriculture’s new CR11 combine.

Health & Husbandry

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Author Brad White explains the concept of front-loading your calving season and why it matters in this edition of “Health & Husbandry.”

Caring for Bulls in the Winter

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K-State beef cattle experts share how to best manage bulls during this season.

Where’s the Ka-ching?

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High fed-cattle prices but narrow margins — a few strategies to consider to protect your bottom line.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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This month’s “Gizmos & Gadgets” includes a product to reduce the pain associated with castration and new tractor models.

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.

Heel Flies and Cattle Grubs are Still a Problem

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At a veterinary conference in 1994, 50 veterinarians were asked which cattle parasites were of most concern. The answer was cattle grubs. When organophosphate products were still used for grub and lice control, it was rare to find cattle with warbles.

If You’ve Never Tested Forages, This is the Year to Start

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Unusual weather patterns prompt concern forages may not meet nutrient requirements.

Feedlot Finder

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A directory of feedlots expressing interest in feeding Angus cattle.

What Feeders Want

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Information to make informed decisions sets the stage for profit at the feedyard.

Backgrounding at Different Rates of Gain

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Backgrounding at a high rate of gain produces cattle with higher gains and ending weights.

When Are the Best Days to Wean Calves?

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Tips for choosing the best time to wean calves for optimum health and gains down the road.

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.

From the Field

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Notes from the American Angus Association’s David Gazda on life post-Hurricane Helene.

Identifying the Right Bull for Your Operation

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Bull selection is not a “one size fits all” proposition.

Outside the Box

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In this month’s “Outside the Box,” author Tom Field shares lessons learned from a childhood game that apply to today’s beef market.

Feeding Soybean Hulls to Beef Cattle

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Usually, soyhulls are priced competitively to corn. To determine which is a better buy to feed cattle, compare them on a nutritional basis, especially looking at energy and protein.

Plan for Risk Exposure Related to Forage and Livestock Production

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How to develop and execute a ranch risk management plan.

Succession Planning: Start the Discussion

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In this episode of Angus At Work, Editor Shauna Hermel visits with Ron Hanson about starting the discussion on succession planning with loved ones so everyone with a stake in your family operation is on the same page moving forward.

Will Your Bulls Be Ready Come Turnout Time?

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When it comes to winter bull care, proper management can avoid heartache. Veterinarian Jeff Erquiaga shares advice in this Angus At Work feature.

Gizmos & Gadgets

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This month’s column features vaccine nozzles, a calf drench, fly control boluses and a loader with a telescoping arm.

Look Him Over

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Visual appraisal is still important in bull selection.

From the Field: Bull Management

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American Angus Association regional managers Shawn Gray, Jeff Mafi and Landon Andrews offer tips for managing herd bulls.

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.”

How Much Bull Power Do You Need?

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Considerations for buying bulls this season.

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.

Research Roundup

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The Certified Angus Beef team shares research on heat-mitigation strategies in feedlots, along with tips for keeping cattle cool in this installment of “Research Roundup.”

Drone-seeding Cover Crops into Standing Soybeans

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Pennsylvania State University study explores differences between broadcast- and drill-seeding cover crops into standing soybeans.

Kids These Days

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

Products & Services

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A directory to suppliers providing products, services.

‘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.

Market Closeout

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Ranching isn’t a job.

End-of-Season Monitoring

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Changing season of use or adding water sources/fencing could increase utilization of forage resources.

Who Will Take Over?

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Mentorship is key to bringing the next generation back to the farm to rebuild the herd.

Working Cattle?

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Cattle producers large and small suffer shortages of time and labor. They need cattle-handling systems allowing them to work faster and more efficiently.

Outside the Box

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Columnist Tom Field discusses the power of the words “no” and “go” in this edition of “Outside the Box,” a regular column in both the Angus Journal and the Angus Beef Bulletin.

How to Handle Livestock Safely

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

Gizmos & Gadgets

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This edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features a pickup truck built for ranchers, an oral drench for calf scours, a self-propelled forage harvester, a commercially available nitrogen fertilizer, and a telehandler with new safety features.

Cattle Feeders Have Spoken: Health is No. 1

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Industry Insights survey says health is the first key to profit potential in the feedyard.

Prepare Grain Bins Responsibly Using These Safety Tips

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With harvest season in full swing, farmers are reminded to practice safety around grain bins and grain-handling equipment..

Opportunities, Challenges in the Current Cattle Cycle

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Certified Angus Beef’s Paul Dykstra discusses current market trends and what producers might expect in the coming year.

Living With Wolves

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Colorado’s wolf reintroduction plan took effect in 2023. How can ranchers manage this threat?

Filling the Summer Forage Gap

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Warm-season annuals can provide needed forage during hot summer months or when renovating stands.

Back to Basics

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While reproductive technologies are a great thing, Virginia Tech reproductive specialist Vitor Mercadante says reproductive efficiency goes back to management.

Building a Profitable Relationship with Your Veterinarian

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On this episode of Angus At Work, host Shauna Hermel chats with Randall Spare of the Ashland Veterinary Center regarding his experience with herd health consultation, problem solving with producers and how cattlemen play an important role in telling the story of beef.

Reviewing Cow-Calf Share and Cash Lease Agreements

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Cow-calf share leases or cash leases should be reviewed for the upcoming year.