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Freedom, being outdoors, a love of animals, family legacy and a million other things could be the reason cattle producers love the cattle business. One thing that probably didn’t tempt you into the livestock industry? Record keeping.
While keeping records isn’t the most fun task on your operation, the insights gleaned from data collection and herd management could mean the difference between making it or calling it quits on your dreams of ranching.
On this episode of Angus at Work, our team visited with Gabe Wight, founder of herd management platform Herd Advisor, regarding the importance of record keeping, where to start, why an easy-to-use management software is a solid investment for commercial cattlemen, and more.
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While many farmers and ranchers had hoped New World screwworm (NWS) would stay well south of the U.S.-Mexico border, we’re now all aware that wasn’t in the cards for American cattlemen. With a few days to let that news sink in behind us, our attention turns to one question: Now what?
Right off the bat we want to share something USDA, APHIS and the Texas Animal Health Commission have already stated: A) No one needs to panic. There is a plan in place, and we know how to eradicate this pest. B) NWS is an animal health issue, not a food safety issue. Meat remains safe to eat, and treated and inspected cattle can continue to move from affected areas.
Tracking potential spread within the U.S., how to protect our herds and what the near future might look like for cattle movement in affected areas are top of mind. To help our listeners navigate this new information, Angus Beef Bulletin associate editor Lynsey McAnally was joined by Jennifer Koziol, associate professor of food animal medicine and surgery at Texas Tech University on the morning of Tues., June 9, to discuss recent announcements and what cattlemen need to keep in mind for the near future related to NWS.
Additional resources:
Screwworm.govConfirmed NWS Cases in the U.S. Current NWS Status in the U.S.Report a Suspected NWS Case U.S. NWS Response PlaybookSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAThank you to GeneMax® Advantage™ for their sponsorship of this episode.
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We live in a day and age where slowing down isn't always an option. Whether you're away from your computer or simply prefer using an app vs. a website on your mobile device, the update Angus app may be the answer to a few of your management struggles.
In Part Two of a two-part series focused on Angus.org and the updated Angus app, we welcome you to listen in as we visit with Andrew Swanson, American Angus Association regional manager covering Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, regarding what the Angus app has available for commercial cattlemen.
Thank you to Superior Livestock Auctions for their sponsorship of this episode.
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Part One: Finding the Right Bull with Angus.org featuring Rachel HunterFive Tips to Find a BullAngus.org current sale booksSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAHave questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
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It’s been a week since we posted Part One of the Theileria orientalis Angus at Work episode! Have you had a chance to go listen?
If not, we welcome you to venture back in time before jumping into Part Two of our discussion with Kansas State University’s Cassandra Olds, assistant professor of veterinary entomology, and A.J. Tarpoff, associate professor and beef extension veterinarian, regarding the Asian longhorned tick and Theileria orientalis.
Asian longhorned tick | USDA APHISStory map | USDA APHISBovine Theileriosis | USDA APHISSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA
Additional Resources:Thank you to GeneMax® Advantage™ for their sponsorship of this episode.
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Flies and ticks are certainly getting their time in the spotlight, aren’t they? Whether you’re following the daily newsbytes related to New World screwworm’s march north or the recent announcements regarding Lyme disease or Alpha-gal syndrome, insect-focused news is everywhere. One critter getting a little less attention outside agricultural journalism? The Asian longhorned tick.
On this episode of Angus at Work, we welcome you to listen in as we visit with Kansas State University’s Cassandra Olds, assistant professor of veterinary entomology, and A.J. Tarpoff, associate professor and beef extension veterinarian, regarding this eight-legged foe and the protozoan parasite it carries known as Theileria orientalis.
Additional Resources:
Asian longhorned tick | USDA APHISStory map | USDA APHISBovine Theileriosis | USDA APHISSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAThank you to Superior Livestock Auctions for their sponsorship of this episode.
Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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Technology has a funny way of either streamlining your workflow or throwing a major kink in the process. Don’t be alarmed! When it comes to purchasing Angus bulls or replacement females, there are some exciting tools available through Angus.org that allow cattlemen to put sale book data to work.
In Part One of a two-part series focused on Angus.org and the updated Angus app, we welcome you to listen in as we visit with Rachel Hunter, senior print services coordinator for Angus Media, about some of the web-based tools – including searchable sale books with the option to export data or set up watchlists – available to commercial cattlemen.
Thank you to Superior Livestock Auctions for their sponsorship of this episode.
Additional Resources:
Five Tips to Find a BullAngus.org current sale booksSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAHave questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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The cattle market has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. Despite ever changing circumstances, many cattlemen are currently enjoying satisfying prices and investing in their operations — whether that’s by paying down debt, building facilities or seeking out even better genetics.
On this episode, Shauna Hermel visited with Trent Stewart, auctioneer and sales representative with Superior Livestock, and Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations for the American Angus Association, about the state of the cattle market, where to begin when looking to market your cattle and how your Angus genetics can pay off on sale day.
Thank you to GeneMax® Advantage™ for sponsoring this episode.
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Commercial Programs at the American Angus AssociationAngusLink program informationSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAHave questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
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April is quickly approaching and that means we are probably all spending a little time preparing for tax season. While the Angus Beef Bulletin team has devoted an episode or two to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act previously, we’re taking the opportunity to dive deeper into what effect this bill will have on taxes for farmers and ranchers.
On this episode, our host Chelsea Good sat down with Roger McEowen, professor of agricultural law and taxation at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kan., to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, its tax implications, a little something called hobby loss rules, planning for transition and taxes down the line, and more.
Thank you to Superior Livestock Auctions for their sponsorship of this episode.
Additional resources:
The One Big Beautiful Bill with Chelsea GoodThe Estate Planning Stuff You Need with Shannon FerrellPolicy MattersHave questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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As the weather begins to warm up and insects return, ranchers will again face the challenge of managing insect pressure as well as concerns associated with complications caused by these tiny nuisances.
Our host, Shauna Hermel, was joined at CattleCon 2026 by Deana Hardee, veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, and Megan Silveira, managing editor with the Angus Journal, regarding New World screwworm, cattle fever ticks, the Asian Longhorned Tick and a conditionally approved product from Merck that could help protect U.S. cattle from future threats.
Thank you to Superior Livestock for their sponsorship of this episode.
Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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Seeing healthy cattle grazing on even healthier pastures does something to the heart of beef producers. Fixing fence and moving hot wire to rotational graze? That doesn’t give us quite the same rush of serotonin.
Here at the Angus Beef Bulletin, our team is in the thick of all topics grazing and pasture management. On this episode of Angus at Work, Editor Shauna Hermel sat down at CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tenn., with Andrew Fraser, president of virtual fencing provider Halter, to learn:
The ins and outs of the Halter systemHow this virtual fencing platform is working for producersWhere Halter is looking to expand (regionally as well as their offerings)And more!
A big thank you to Tech Mix Global for their sponsorship of this episode.Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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Stress is a major player when it comes to reducing performance both on the ranch and in the feedlot. While many cattle producers focus on decreasing stress to the benefit of their herd, there could be a new addition to your lineup when it comes to combating the effect of stress on the rumen.
How gut health can help cattle combat stress,How live yeast plays a part in building a healthy digestive tract,What research studies related to yeast products are saying about reducing the number of sick animals,The safety of yeast and MOS products in rations,And more!
Our team recently had a chance to visit with Kip Karges, a technical services ruminant team member at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, regarding:But, before we jump in, we just want to say a quick thank you to Superior Livestock for their sponsorship of this episode.
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Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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With fed cattle size continuing to rise, how can commercial cattlemen balance females optimized for their environment with the terminal traits feeders are looking for?
On this episode, our host Miranda Reimann visited with Ryan Rathmann of Texas Tech University regarding:
Cow herd efficiency researchHow cattlemen can identify smaller females who are curve bendersTools producers have at their disposal to maximize potentialAnd more!A huge thank you to Purina for their sponsorship of this episode.
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Subscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAHave questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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With the current price of replacement females reaching eye-watering levels, producers are more inclined than even to push for perfection when it comes to developing their replacements.
Interested in additional details for how exactly to ensure success for your heifers? On this episode, Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel sat down with Jordan Thomas, an assistant professor in the Division of Animal Sciences at the University of Missouri to discuss:
Current price trends of replacement females Rules for maturity and timing when it comes to breeding first calf heifersWhy nutrition plays a critical role for the heifer and her first calfNew research related to both cows and heifersAnd more!A huge thank you to Purina for their sponsorship of this episode.
Additional Resources:
Missouri Beef Cow-Calf Planning BudgetSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAHave questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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Bull buying season is upon us! Whether you have already identified the sale and lot number you're going after or you're in the beginning stages of researching the advantages of Angus bulls, this episode is for you. Listen in as we visit with Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations with the American Angus Association, regarding:
Making an Angus bull pencil out in your operation,Programs (and marketing opportunities) that calves sired by Angus bulls are eligible for, How additional data can help you make decisions in your cow herd,And more!A huge thank you to Purina for their sponsorship of this episode.
Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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On this episode of Angus at Work, we’re covering a topic that likely confounds you as much as it does the rest of the nation: The One Big Beautiful Bill.
It’s certainly large and charge, but contained with its pages are some really good things for farmers and ranchers. Listen in as we visit with lawyer and consultant Chelsea Good about:
The contents of the One Big Beautiful BillWhat producers should knowReopening the U.S.-Mexico border to livestock down the lineHer perspective on some recent happenings in the mediaAnd more!A huge thank you to Purina for their sponsorship of this episode.
Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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You don’t have to look too far to find positive news for the beef industry these days. While not every news story is a glowing outlook for ranchers, a solid market and demand for beef certainly can put a smile on our faces.
What 2025 looked like from a market standpointWhat opportunities and challenges exist for cattle producers in 2026Whether the potential reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border will have much of an effect on supply moving forwardAnd more!
On this episode of Angus at Work, we welcome you to listen in as we visit with Oklahoma State Agricultural Economist Derrell Peel regarding:A huge thank you to Purina for their sponsorship of this episode.
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Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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Whether you’re a seedstock producer, run a cow-calf operation or are purchasing cattle to put on feed, chances are you have a relationship with your local sale barn. Sitting in the stands watching animals run through the ring, the logistics of sorting like cattle, pregnancy checking, performing breeding soundness exams and readying cattle to go on grass (or into a feedlot) can be mind-numbing.
On this episode of Angus at Work, we welcome you to listen in as we visit with veterinarian Chris Jolly regarding:
What happens when you drop cattle off at the sale barnHow you can better prepare your animals to withstand stress from birth forwardSteps you can take to minimize risk when introducing new livestock to your operationAnd much more!Additional Resources:
Here’s How to Make the Most of VaccinationsBecome a Better Client for Your Veterinarian in Five StepsPanelists Talk Capturing Value During Angus ConventionWhat Vaccines Should I Use? Tips for Establishing Vaccination ProtocolsSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAA huge thank you to Purina for their sponsorship of this episode.
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Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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Herd health is a top priority for cattle producers. We don’t like to see an animal ill, let alone lose one. Losing a market animal right before it crosses the finish line is especially frustrating.
The history and role of AGI related to Angus genetic improvements What BCHF is and its potential effect on the beef industry Current research being conducted by AGI and why producer involvement is important And much more!
Bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF) has captured headlines in recent months, but have you heard about the research Angus Genetics Inc. is conducting to learn more about the disease?
On this episode of Angus at Work, we welcome you to listen in as we visit with AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley regarding:Additional Resources:
Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF) webinarResearch On Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF) webinarAdvance your commercial herd with GeneMax® Advantage™Subscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAA huge thank you to Purina for their sponsorship of this episode.
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Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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In my neck of the woods, September is a month where the air is filled with the sound of cattle being weaned. For calves, this is a completely new experience, similar to a child’s first day of kindergarten. For our cows, we’re asking them to wean a calf while still caring for another baby in-utero. Easy, right?
While there is a little social discomfort associated with weaning (and calves aren’t afraid to let you know about it), there are a number of methods deployed by cattlemen across the country to help their calves – and cows – come through weaning successfully.
We welcome you to listen in as we visit with Ted Perry with Purina Animal Nutrition regarding:
The stressors both cows and calves go through at weaningHow we can alter our management to address stressThe role nutrition playsHow you can implement a few strategies to set your cattle up for improved performance long past weaningAdditional Resources:
Don't Feed Cows Like You Did 20 Years Ago with Ted PerryBoosting Cow Herd Efficiency with IonophoresBuilding a Better Cow with David LalmanSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAA huge thank you to Vermeer for their sponsorship of this episode.
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Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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We don’t know about you, but there isn’t a much better place to spend time in than the great outdoors. One of the beautiful things about farming and ranching – whether you work primarily on or off-farm – is that our workplace involves spending time amongst this beautiful creation and the wildlife that call it home.
While it’s never a bad thing to appreciate the beauty of our wild creatures, they do sometimes throw a curveball when it comes to managing our own cattle.
On this episode of Angus at Work, we welcome you to listen in as we visit with veterinarian Rosslyn Biggs of Oklahoma State University regarding:
Diseases we should be on the lookout for when livestock and wildlife comingleMethods for managing riskSteps for preparednessWhy a happy medium it crucial when it comes to coexisting with wildlifeAdditional Resources:
The Buzz on Flies of Importance with Sonja SwigerNew World Screwworm Information | Oklahoma State UniversityProducers Needed for Asian Longhorned Tick Study Livestock Biosecurity Can Prevent DiseaseVeterinary Viewpoints: Disease Testing New Additions to a Herd Subscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAA huge thank you to Purina for their sponsorship of this episode.
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Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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