Angus at Work

Data can be a producer’s best friend when it comes to selecting replacement females. Whether using calving records, weaning weights or some other measure, data is a valuable asset to use alongside phenotype when choosing which females will pull their weight in your herd. Now, what if we told you there is a tool for commercial producers to look beneath the hide of those replacement females to ensure heifers with the most genetic value are those making the final cut? On this episode of Angus at...

The commentary is nearly everywhere ranchers look: Growing the U.S. cow herd means producers need to retain females. With cattle prices currently riding high, that can be easier said than done. For those cattlemen looking to retain heifers to replace their culled females, intentionally developing females is paramount. On this episode, Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel visited with Eric Bailey, state beef nutrition specialist with the University of Missouri, to discuss: Bailey's prese...

The cattle industry has seen its fair share of ups and downs of late, but the quality and pounds producers are bringing to the table of the U.S. consumer is one thing that can be counted on. On this episode, our host Miranda Reiman is joined by Paul Dykstra, director of supply management and analysis with Certified Angus Beef. Take a listen as Paul and Miranda chat about recent data on CAB cattle harvested, improvements in the quality of cattle over the last decade and the incre...

Attending industry events is one way to keep our minds sharp and create meaningful connections with other cattle producers, feeders and stakeholders. In Amarillo, Texas, on August 4-5, members of the cattle industry did just that when they gathered together for Certified Angus Beef’s Feeding Quality Forum. On this episode of Angus at Work, Kara Lee with Certified Angus Beef joined our team to: Give some history on Feeding Quality ForumOffer key takeaways from sessions commercial cattlem...

Our mission here at the Angus Beef Bulletin is to get practical solutions on health, nutrition, marketing, genetics and management into the hands of profit-minded cattlemen. If you’re a longtime listener, you’ve joined us for conversations in the past involving GeneMax Advantage and AngusLink marketing tools like the Genetic Merit Scorecard and AngusVerified. On this episode of Angus at Work, we would like to reintroduce you to a longtime Angus advocate who is stepping into a new ...