Management
Buyers of registered Angus bulls receive access to
AAA Login, the Association’s online recordkeeping service. By using their customer code at
www.angusonline.org, commercial producers are able to view weekly expected progeny differences (EPDs), manage their bull inventory, record
calf records in the electronic calving book, update their AngusSource Marketing document, and order and view results for GeneMax DNA tests. AAA Login also
serves as a portal to accessing the commercial-based records service, BRS, as well as MaternalPlus.
MaternalPlus®
is a whole-herd reporting program that can be used by commercial producers, and the reports derived from
individual dam and calf data add value for profit-driven cattle producers. Building a cow herd with longevity and fertility, along with superior
genetics, requires a thorough herd analysis. Start building a solid foundation in your herd by enrolling in MaternalPlus.
Beef Record Service
or BRS, provides a system for commercial producers to keep performance records on their animals,
regardless of breed composition. These records can help producers make selection decisions about their herd. Producers can submit information on their herd, including sire information,
breeding records, calving and weaning data, and any additional performance or carcass data collected on their calves. This data can be
submitted, viewed, and sorted via your computer online, or can also be submitted and returned on paper forms, printable from this site,
or available through the Association.
The
Angus Optimal Milk Module
is also a valuable tool for commercial
producers. It allows you to input your current average cow weight and cow herd milking level, as well as your annual estimated pasture and feed
costs to arrive at a milk EPD range matched to your needs.
The Association’s
Sire Evaluation Report
is available in
an online, easy-to-search format that allows breeders to quickly access performance information and genetic evaluations for the breed’s leading
sires. There, users can also browse genetic trends, breed averages and descriptions for a variety of EPDs, dollar-indexes and more.
Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) also provides management tips for producers targeting quality. Tips available
at
www.cabpartners.com include EPD recommendations from the brand; identifying top-performing, quality calves; selecting
for disposition; AIing; and more. It also includes the popular
Best Management Practices manuals for both
cow-calf producers, and stockers and backgrounders.
Commercial cattlemen wanting to document the value of their calves also have access to a wide variety of marketing tips from
Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB), including tips for
selecting the right feedlot,
marketing on the grid and in
niche markets. Access
breakeven calculators for calf and fed cattle prices as well.
