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Genetics

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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.

Seedstock Suppliers

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A directory to producers supplying registered Angus.

Replacements in Short Supply

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CattleFax analyst provides perspective on the availability of beef replacement heifers.

What Feeders Want

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

Identifying the Right Bull for Your Operation

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

Look Him Over

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Visual appraisal is still important in bull selection.

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.

Building a Better Cow with David Lalman

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In this episode of Angus At Work, David Lalman of Oklahoma State University discusses research to help build a better cow with host Miranda Reiman. Listen in as they discuss more efficient females and how to build a more self-sufficient herd.

Bull Selection: The Options are Endless

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Focusing on the long-term needs of your herd will make the bull-buying process much simpler.

New Guide Details Show-Me-Select Enhanced Option

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MU Extension Show-Me-Plus captures genetic potential of heifers.

Betting On the Future

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Cattlemen across the country share how they plan for drought recovery.

Are Your Cows Too Large?

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Research suggests large cows are more susceptible to climatic changes.

Selecting Heifer Bulls

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It is important to select specific bulls when breeding heifers so the heifer’s first calf can be born easily. While using the birth weight EPD for selection is popular, the calving ease EPD is more important, says Travis Olson at Ole Farms Athabasca, Alta., Canada.

Sorting Gate

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AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley explains how to utilize the diversity of the breed using tools available through the American Angus Association.

From the Field

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Bull-buying tips from your Association regional managers.

Association Perspective

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What a summer video run! All major video companies saw record prices in all classes of cattle selling. When the June sales wrapped up, there were some producers thinking they should have taken the chance to market their calves because they felt the markets couldn’t get that much higher.

Sorting Gate

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AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley explains how $M provides a more holistic approach to maternal selection, considering a wider array of traits and focusing on long-term maternal efficiency.

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.

From the Field: Bull-buying Tips

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Bull-buying tips from American Angus Association regional managers Reese Tuckwiller, Casey Jentz and Radale Tiner.

Shopping for a Bull?

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Here’s how to make the most of your bull-buying strategy.

Breeding Soundness Exams

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A true breeding soundness exam is more than a semen test. It's an examination of physical and reproductive ability.

A Business Case for Using EPDs

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

A Deeper Dive

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Featuring “Angus At Work” episodes worth a revisit. Topics include using performance decisions to make better decisions, using ionophores to increase herd efficiency and starting discussions on succession planning.

Matching Cattle Genetics to the Environment

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

How Hair Shedding Scores Can Help Select Cattle for Heat Stress

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Two new guides help producers visually select cattle with heat tolerance.

Adding Purchased Bred Heifers to the Herd

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Select heifers that are likely to calve early, say K-State cattle experts.

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.

Balancing Input & Output

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Cattle still sell by the pound. Quality enhances value. Yet, the cost of production must be considered. Finding a balance is key to managing cattle that work for your operation.

From the Field

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To keep or not to keep: Things to consider when retaining heifer calves.

Balancing the Consumer & the Cow

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Today’s Angus At Work host Ron Hayes of the Radio Oklahoma Network sits down with panelists Jesse Luckie and Mark Johnson to discuss balancing consumer demand with a cow that can produce a quality product despite the environment she performs in.

Selecting a Bull? Ask the Right Questions

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Which bull is right for you depends on goals, marketing options and your cows.

Getting Phenotypes for a More Efficient, Adaptable Cow

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Scientists Christine Baes and Andre Garcia join The Angus Conversation.

Adding More Tools to the Maternal Selection Toolbox

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Teat size and udder suspension research EPDs released.

Making Comparisons Across Breeds

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

Teat Size and Udder Suspension

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

What does winning look like?

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Regardless if you are an Olympic athlete or a fourth-generation rancher, a relentless pursuit of winning is probably in your DNA — and the Angus breed is committed to helping you reach your goals.

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 Angus Conversation: Building a Brand and Cattle That Match With Kelly Schaff 

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When Kelly Schaff’s Grandpa Paul surveyed his pairs on his North Dakota pastures, that’s the criteria the patriarch applied to select his next sires.

Information Access and Sorting

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One of the most popular search locations on the American Angus Association homepage continues to be the EPD/Pedigree Lookup feature, as this site receives more than 8 million page views each year.

The Evolution of Maternal Indexes

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Understanding $M and $W in the Angus breed.

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.

Genes and Goals

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Advancing genetic selection in Angus cattle.

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.

Rules of Management

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Joe and Lake Elliott talk foundational traits on The Angus Conversation.