Publication
Content Type
Topic
/angus-media/angus-journal/2023/12/inclement-adjacent
Meeting your herd’s nutritional needs with supplemental feeding may give them the nutritive edge going into the winter.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2023/12/ground-zero-below-zero
Acknowledging cattle’s body condition scores when formulating winter feed and forage plans can give producers a step up going into the cold season.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2023/12/evergreen-practices-for-winter-forage-management
Making the most of hay and pasture distribution amid the onset of colder conditions can drastically impact an operation’s winter feeding plan.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2023/12/tackling-trace-minerals
How a small investment can pay big dividends for cattle producers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin
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.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/nutrition
Angus Beef Bulletin Nutrition topic page providing access to stories on forage, feedstuffs, supplementation, requirements and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/06/hn_when-are-the-best-days-to-wean-calves
Tips for choosing the best time to wean calves for optimum health and gains down the road.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/hn_are-your-cows-running-out-of-vitamin-a
Months from green grass, stores in the liver may be running low.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/products-services
A directory to suppliers providing products, services.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_considerations-of-urea-use-in-cattle-rations
How to use urea in rations for growing and mature cattle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/06/mg_filling-the-summer-forage-gap
Warm-season annuals can provide needed forage during hot summer months or when renovating stands.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/hn_capitalize-on-strong-calf-markets-with-quality-weaning-nutrition
The beef industry is beaming with optimism as cattle markets continue to climb, creating a prime opportunity to capture value. USDA projects cattle prices to rise into 2024 as fed-cattle supplies remain tight.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/hn_nutritional-development-of-bulls-for-breeding-programs
Proper bull development is key to a successful beef cattle breeding season. Many factors play a role in bull development, including nutrition and daily gain.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_winter-cow-syndrome
Who is vulnerable, and how to remedy the situation when cows lose weight due to Winter Syndrome during winter.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_mycotoxins-steal-profits
Why mycotoxins are more prevalent today than ever before.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/hn_what-are-alternative-feedstuffs-for-cattle
K-State extension beef specialist shares tips to feed cattle more sustainably.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/mk_wheres-the-ka-ching
High fed-cattle prices but narrow margins — a few strategies to consider to protect your bottom line.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/mg_managing-cow-body-condition-is-critical-for-profitability
Body condition of cows during calving affects open rates in the upcoming breeding season.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_cotton-byproducts-in-beef-cattle-rations
The benefits of cottonseed for cow-calf operations.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/hn_backgrounded-cattle-are-a-special-breed
As young calves begin to enter backgrounding programs, it’s time to consider your management protocols for incoming calves. Upon arrival, you need to ascertain a few things about these incoming calves: where they came from, if they were properly weaned/preconditioned and how they were transported, to name a few.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_caring-for-bulls-in-the-winter
K-State beef cattle experts share how to best manage bulls during this season.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/03/the-green-vitamin
Do pregnant cows need even more vitamin A?
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/fp_cattle-nutrition-is-vital-to-the-immune-system
How cultivating immunity via nutrition <span class="roman">in utero</span> can influence lifelong health.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_feedstuff-finder-is-one-stop-shop-for-missouri-buyers-and-sellers
Sourcing feed products is made simple with cutting-edge platform for farmers, ranchers and suppliers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_your-cattle-forage-analysis-results-are-in
Harvested forages, like hay, are a significant investment for cattle nutrition programs. The USDA currently estimates hay to cost $209 per ton as of September 2023, up 28.3% from 2011. These prices can vary widely depending on your location and the demand for forage.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/the-digestive-tract
In this installment of “The Digestive Tract,” author Dan Shike shares insights on how calf nutrition affects value when calves go to market.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/hn_asking-the-right-cattle-nutrition-questions
Information producers need to know about cattle nutrition, but may not have asked.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/hn_match-forages-to-the-need
Testing forages, whether grazed or harvested, is the first step to assessing winter cow herd nutrition.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_alternative-feeds-when-traditional-sources-are-expensive
When traditional feeds are in short supply or expensive, stockmen must find cost-effective ways to balance a ration.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/mg_will-your-bulls-be-ready-come-turnout-time
When it comes to winter bull care, proper management can avoid heartache. Veterinarian Jeff Erquiaga shares advice in this Angus At Work feature.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_importance-of-colostrum
The passive immunity transfer window may be shorter than you think.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/fp_backgrounding-calves
Managing a backgrounding operation may offer an easier way to get started in the cattle business.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/valuable-at-any-stage
Marketing calves? These strategies add value at any point in the cattle cycle.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/hn_helping-your-child-feed-their-4-h-or-ffa-market-steer
Now that fall is here, and most spring-born calves are being weaned, 4-Hers and FFA students are looking over the calf crops and picking out market steer prospects for the 2024 county fair. Here are some tips for feeding them.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_cotton-byproducts-aid-reproduction-in-beef-cows
Cottonseed and its byproducts contain a high amount of calcium and help fill in nutrient gaps left by other feed ingredients.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/06/betting-on-the-future
Cattlemen across the country share how they plan for drought recovery.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/hn_many-reasons-for-open-cows
Diseases to test for when cows come in open.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/mg_backgrounding-at-different-rates-of-gain
Backgrounding at a high rate of gain produces cattle with higher gains and ending weights.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/02/hn_feeding-cornstalk-bales
K-State cattle nutritionist explains how cornstalk bales can be a feed resource.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/mg_help-transform-nutrition-into-profit-in-robust-cattle-market
Calves fed quality nutrition help meet the needs of cattle buyers, allowing you to generate additional value.