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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.

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.

Genetics

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

Seedstock Suppliers

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A directory to producers supplying registered Angus.

New Guide Details Show-Me-Select Enhanced Option

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

Genes and Goals

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Advancing genetic selection in Angus cattle.

Adding More Tools to the Maternal Selection Toolbox

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Teat size and udder suspension research EPDs released.

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.

What Feeders Want

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

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.

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.

How Much Bull Power Do You Need?

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Considerations for buying bulls this season.

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.

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.

From the Field

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Bull-buying tips from your Association regional managers.

Put Your Data to Work

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

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.

Adding Purchased Bred Heifers to the Herd

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

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.

A Business Case for Using EPDs

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

Betting On the Future

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

Identifying the Right Bull for Your Operation

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

The Angus Conversation: Easier Then or Today?

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

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.

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.

From the Field

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

Replacements in Short Supply

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

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.

Are Your Cows Too Large?

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Research suggests large cows are more susceptible to climatic changes.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Look Him Over

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Visual appraisal is still important in bull selection.

Getting Phenotypes for a More Efficient, Adaptable Cow

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Scientists Christine Baes and Andre Garcia join The Angus Conversation.

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.