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Clinics Reveal 13.5 percent of Bulls Unsatisfactory as Potential Breeders

The bull breeding soundness days held in early March at four veterinary clinics in southwest Missouri found 13.5 percent of the bulls were unsatisfactory as potential breeders.

Michigan Cattlemen’s Association Bull Evaluation Holds Record Breaking Sale

An outstanding set of bulls and strong cattle prices lead to the most successful sale in the 26 year history of the Michigan Cattlemen's Association-Michigan State University Bull Evaluation Program.

Steps to Improve Cow Herd Efficiency

Knowing inputs and outputs on a cow/calf operation and understanding feed efficiency tools and concepts are vital to improving overall herd profitability.

2014 National Junior Angus Show Heads to Indianapolis

Junior Angus members will gather in Indianapolis July 6-12.

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IBBA Concludes Successful Convention

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) welcomed members and show exhibitors to its annual convention in Houston March 4-8, 2014, in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Are Your Bulls Ready for the Breeding Season?

Breeding season is a few months away. However, it is time to start thinking about Breeding Soundness Exams (BSE) for your bulls.

BeefTalk: Big or Little Socket?

Having a socket set that only has large sockets makes no more sense than only buying bulls that are trait leaders for growth.

What is a Bull Worth?

The initial investment of a bull in today’s market may seem staggering, but it is an investment that adds immediate value to the herd working forward.

Missouri Family Honored for Historic Herd

Double Dye Farms has raised Angus cattle for more than 50 years.

Incorporating Genomics

Why one Illinois Angus breeder uses DNA testing in his herd.

It Pays to Read the Tag

Data is essential for finding the desired genetics when selecting bulls.

Using the Right Numbers to Find Easy Calving Bulls

Winter and spring is the time of year when cattle producers begin making their breeding decisions, with that comes many bull sale catalogs and EPDs that need to be reviewed and analyzed.

Angus Announces Plans for Expansive Communications Center

New venture will create unified platform for expanded breed communications and marketing.

Selecting Genetics that Fit Your Environment

Science, or rather advancements in science, allow for new or revised tools to aid in selection and management of beef cattle.

Trichomoniasis: Still a Threat to Beef Breeding Herds

As beef herds become involved in making decisions about bulls for next breeding season, herd health and reproductive disease should be considered in the context of what age and type of bulls are being purchased.

Understanding EPD Percentile Tables is Important

A simple way to deal with the table is to decide on what level of performance one wants to shop for.

Hoffman Honored with Hereford Herdsman Emeritus Award

Denny Hoffman was named a Hereford Herdmsan Emeritus prior to the selection of the champion carload last month in Denver at the National Western Stock Show .

In Search of Good Sires

The bottom line is to know the breed average EPDs for the traits of interest, know the herd historical and current averages for EPD traits of interest, set herd goals and then select the right bulls.

How Much You Can Pay for a Bull?

It’s bull-purchasing season! Purchasing an animal, especially a bull, should be considered an investment.

Numbers Can Challenge, but Don’t Give Up

If we are going to buy bulls at today’s prices, why not make sure that the bulls are carrying the genes we want and represent the top bulls within the breed?

Replacing Your Herd Bull

For commercial beef producers it is not too soon to start the process of accessing your herd bull situation for the upcoming breeding season.

Genetic Considerations for the Cowherd

Science, or rather advancements in science, allow for new or revised tools to aid in selection and management of beef cattle.

Advanced Bull Selection Clinic to Cover Genomics, $Values, and Synchronization

As bull sale season approaches, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialists will prepare producers for the gamut of information coming at them in A.I. books and sale catalogs.

Beef Industry Conference will be Held in Nebraska

The Beef Improvement Federation will hold its annual meeting and research symposium at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln June 18-21.

CHAPS Herd Benchmarks

The beef business is a long-term business, and producers need to gauge their production against solid indicators that can help them set or modify production goals.

Live Bait is Not Needed to Catch Fish

For beef producers fishing for bulls, welcome to the bull-buying season.

Sale Catalog Information: Homework Required

As the New Year begins, seedstock producer and exhibition breed sales take center stage.

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Calves That Create Fervid Gusto Are Good

One simple message to bull buyers is to use the available EPDs to strengthen the genetic accuracy of selection.

What’s in the Bull Soup?

Bull selection only requires that one understands or at least appreciates the EPD values and trends within a breed.

Bull Buying and Headaches

With the ever-growing databases and improved techniques and computer applications to access the data, reviewing records of old bulls to access the current genetics within the herd aids in understanding the herd.

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Single Trait EPDs Not the Only Focus Point for Beef Producers

Expected progeny differences, or EPDs, can help beef producers evaluate bulls when looking to improve their cattle herds, but they shouldn't focus on just one trait.

Express Ranches to Donate 2014 Angus Foundation Heifer

Express Ranches of Yukon, Okla., will donate the 2014 Angus Foundation Heifer, to sell January 2014 at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo.

Beef Improvement Federation Recognizes Seedstock, Commercial Producers at Annual Meeting

2013 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recognizes Bradley 3 Ranch, Memphis, Texas, and Darnall Ranch, Harrisburg, Neb., as 2013 Seedstock and Commercial Producers of the Year.

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There is More to Breeding Than Pregnancy Rates

Knowing the difference between conception rate and pregnancy rate has a big impact on cattle producer's bottom line.

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New Online Cattle Buying/Selling Tool

Cattle-Exchange.com is a new website from Beef Today that's connecting cattle buyers and sellers.

Sharing Cattle Carcass and Performance Data

Are you getting enough information from your feedyard to help improve the herd?

New Intrastate Trichomoniasis Regulations in Missouri

Missouri will begin enforcing Trichomoniasis regulations for bulls on Spetember 1, 2011.

Wanted: Pastures and Hay to Save Cattle

While 26% of the beef herd resides in severe drought areas, states in good shape are trying to help those in drought areas.

Beef Shortage Means Hold on to the Cows

The quantity of beef available to consumers has declined in recent years, unfortunately that trend is going to continue.

Information Drives Beef Improvement

A Texas rancher shares his perspective on changes in the cattle information available over the decades.

Iconic National Western Stock Show Significant to Ag

Patrick Grant discusses his work as President and CEO of the National Western Stock Show and what the show means for agriculture.

A Bit of National Western Stock Show History

In this "I Am Angus" segment, a look at the annual journey to the National Western Stock Show.

Study Shows $30 Hereford Heterosis Advantage

A three-year commercial heterosis project compared progeny by Hereford and Angus bulls when crossed on Angus-based cows.

Dashing through the Snow

Watch as the Belton family preserves a way of life as they feed their cattle with heavy horses in northwest Colorado.

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Global Opportunities For U.S. Seedstock

U.S. breeders find new markets for genetics overseas

President Dwight Eisenhower's Passion for Agriculture

In this I Am Angus segment, learn about this president's passion for agriculture and Angus cattle.

A Piece of Angus History

Blanford and Joan Pierce share the story of Woodlawn Farms, America's oldest purebred Angus herd.

Texas Ranch Sets the Bar for Quality Beef

In this "I Am Angus" segment, rancher Minnie Lou Bradley talks about the importance of ranching, and commitment Angus ranchers and farmers have made to producing high-quality and nutritious beef for the world.

Montana Rancher Works to Preserve History

In this "I am Angus" segment, Doug Ensign talks about the importance of ranching, and the importance ranches play in preserving and protecting historical landmarks.

Historic Ranch Contributes to Environmental Improvement

Joe Leathers of the historic 6666 Ranch talks about the ranch's contributions to environmental improvement and sustainability.