Angus at Work

By Angus Beef Bulletin

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A podcast for the profit-minded cattleman. Brought to you by the Angus Beef Bulletin, we have news and information on health, nutrition, genetics, marketing and management. 

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Angus at Work episodes:

06.26.2024
Building a Better Cow with David Lalman
Maybe you’re listening from an area that’s been struggling through a drought spell. Or maybe you’re thankful for the rain, but wishing Mother Nature would spread the storms out just a smidge ... Regardless of where our listeners are located...
06.12.2024
Selecting Replacements via GeneMax Advantage with Decker and Courter
Determining whether to keep or market potential replacement females can be one of the most difficult decisions a commercial producer has to make. But even when taking into account the performance of a heifer’s mother, there can still be room...
05.29.2024
Starting the Succession Planning Discussion with Ron Hanson
With Memorial Day family gatherings fresh on the mind, the question begs to be asked: What’s the plan for the future of the family farm? Though the upcoming Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide will include information on how to start the conversation,...
05.15.2024
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Prevention with D.L. Step and Dave Sjeklocha
You may have heard the saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Whether through genetics, management or vaccination, preventing Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) concerns in your herd should be at the top of most producer’s to-do lists....
04.24.2024
Innovations for Feeding Efficiency with LeMaster and Bondurant
Developing cattle in a feedlot environment is something that many have down to a science. Here at the Angus Beef Bulletin we try to bring awareness to new products hitting the market that could add value for our producers. ...
04.10.2024
Keeping Young Producers in the Business with Mark Barnett
From land prices, to input costs and more, there are several barriers to young producers who are either stepping into a new role within a family operation or attempting to enter the cattle business for the first time. What they may...
03.26.2024
The Future of Beef with Dave Weaber
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could predict the future? Think about it! Having cattle market data ahead of time could help any producer make more informed decisions when it comes to marketing their livestock. And that insight might not...
03.13.2024
Boosting Cow Herd Efficiency with Ionophores with Frank White
Proper nutrition to support the development and continued health of breeding females can typically be found at the top of every producer’s list of concerns. But what if adding a supplement to your existing ration could potentially boost fertility and...
02.28.2024
Conservation Partnership Opportunities with Charles Kneuper
The importance of conserving and stewarding natural resources is one thing that everyone can agree on. But where do we even begin? Whether it’s planting grass to decrease erosion, cross fencing to better manage grazing or creating wildlife habitat to...
02.14.2024
Beef Market Update with Paul Dykstra
Delivering a quality product is something Angus producers are familiar with, but what opportunities and challenges are available as we move forward in the current cattle cycle? Today’s host, Miranda Reiman, sat down with Certified Angus Beef’s Paul Dykstra to discuss: Current...
01.31.2024
Balancing the Consumer and the Cow with Mark Johnson and Jesse Luckie
Farmers and ranchers gathered together at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City recently to attend Commercial Cattlemen’s Day. As part of the event, Angus University hosted a panel focused on balancing the consumer and the cow. Today’s host, Radio Oklahoma Network's Ron...
01.17.2024
Challenges Facing Bovine Practitioners with Hemeyer, Latimer and Isensee
One challenge facing many producers is finding a large animal vet in their area. With fewer vet students choosing to pursue large animal medicine, bovine-focused veterinarians are becoming a hot commodity. Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with Imogene Hemeyer,...
12.27.2023
Capture Value Using Angus Genetics with Mitchell, Yon and Marshall
It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset of, “Well, that’s how we’ve always done it.” Fortunately, change and innovation run aplenty in the cattle business. In November, the 2023 Angus Convention’s educational program highlighted innovations in the beef cattle...
12.13.2023
Industry Insights Revealed with Clay Zwilling
Regardless of where you fall within beef production, your experiences and opinions are incredibly valuable to understanding the pulse of our industry. Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with Clay Zwilling, president of Angus Media, to discuss why hearing from producers...
11.29.2023
Considerations for Successful Heifer Development with Lee Jones
Did you know that developing replacement females to be long-lasting contributors to your herd begins well before weaning? Today’s host Shauna Hermel visited with Lee Jones of Boehringer Ingelheim to discuss successful heifer development strategies and why considering protocols well in...
11.15.2023
A Packer's Perspective on Consumer Beef Demand with Glen Dolezal
Regardless of where you fall within the beef industry, one of the many things we can agree on is our mutual goal of providing a quality product to consumers. Today’s host Miranda Reiman sat down with Glen Dolezal of Cargill Protein...
11.01.2023
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Signs and Treatment with Shawn Blood
With calf prices still high, producers and cattle feeders are looking for ways to further protect their investment in their livestock. Shauna Hermel had the chance to visit with Shawn Blood, managing veterinarian on the Beef Strategic Technical Services team...
10.18.2023
Beef Market History and Status with Nevil Speer
History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. This quote from Mark Twain reminds us to look back at our past while focusing on our future. Miranda Reiman sat down with industry consultant Nevil Speer to discuss improvements in quality, how...
10.04.2023
Navigating Ag Market Volatility with Dan Basse
As cattlemen, there are many factors out of our control that impact operations. But how you we navigate extremely volatile markets to ensure long term success? Today’s host Miranda Reiman had a chance to chat with Dan Basse of Ag...
09.13.2023
The Benefits of a Relationship with Your Seedstock Supplier featuring Paul Bennett
The relationship between commercial cattlemen and their seedstock providers is a really important one, helping producers reach operational goals. Today's host Miranda Reiman sat down with Paul Bennett, Knoll Crest Farm, to discuss the importance of that relationship and developing an...
08.30.2023
Detect Disease Earlier with Jason Nickell
Unlike a six-year-old, your calves will not come up to you tell they don’t feel good. You often find out much later when performance is already lost. Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with Jason Nickell with Merck Animal Health...
08.16.2023
Avoid Genetic Train Wrecks with Troy Rowan
Why are genomes important for commercial cattlemen? That’s why you have a relationship with your seedstock producer, right? Well, as Troy Rowan discusses with today’s host Miranda Reiman, having that base knowledge and some practical applications as a commercial cattleman...
08.02.2023
Get Rewarded for Your Calves, with Doug Stanton and Troy Marshall
You put a lot of thought and effort into your calves' genetics and management. Why not get paid more for them? IMI Global's Doug Stanton and American Angus Association's Troy Marshall chat with Shauna about opportunities for earning more premiums for...
07.12.2023
Prevent Pinkeye Pain for Your Cattle with Brad White
Have you ever counted how many times you blink? Normally, no, but if you have a corneal scratch (i.e. pinkeye), you certainly would. The pain is the same for cattle, so Dr. Brad White with K-State University's Beef Cattle Institute...
06.28.2023
Use MLV and Killed Vaccines Strategically to Create Lifetime Immunity with Thach Winslow
You've likely asked the question, "Which is better? Modified-live virus or killed vaccines?" Both have their place in your herd, and if used strategically, they can work together to create lifetime immunity. Shauna Hermel sat down with Elanco's Thach Winslow to...
06.14.2023
An Australian Angus Exchange: Perspectives from Rebecca George and Dan Moser
Learn about beef industry similarities and differences with Rebecca George, an exchange student and beef producer from Australia. Shauna Hermel sat down with Rebecca and Kansas State University's Dan Moser about a great opportunity for college-aged beef producers. Find more...
05.31.2023
Keep the Best Genetics in Your Herd with Heifer Development with Joe Gillespie
Heifers are a big investment, so you want to set them up for success. With such a low cow herd number, heifer development is going to be a big player for your herd profitability. Miranda Reiman chatted with Joe Gillespie...
05.17.2023
Improve Profitability and Tighten Your Calving Window with Jacques Fuselier
The best way to improve profitability and marketing potential is in calf uniformity. Tightening your calving window with bull-bred females can certainly do that, and Jaqcues Fuselier offers practical ways to do that. He and Shauna Hermel discuss:Tips for tightening the...
05.03.2023
Tips to Prevent a Biological Time Bomb with Jody Wade
Liver flukes have been around for a long time, but researchers and veterinarians are still learning new things about them. They've also spread from the coastal areas to most of the United States, so management and prevention are good topics...
04.19.2023
Cut Through the Noise with Cut the Bull Campaign with Bruce Cobb
Beef Quality Assurance isn't a new program, but a new partnership with Certified Angus Beef is working to give cattle producers the credit they deserve with consumers. Miranda Reiman chats with CAB's Bruce Cobb about the ways this could help...
04.05.2023
Don't Feed Cows Like You Did 20 Years Ago with Ted Perry
High-performance genetics need high-performance nutrition. Cows are the engine that drive the industry, and high-performing cows need highly tuned fuel. If you're still feeding cows the way you did 20 years ago, you're shortchanging those modern genetics, says Ted Perry...
03.29.2023
Build Trust with Connections with Courtenay DeHoff and Kiah Twisselman Burchett
Any savvy cattleman or woman knows their ultimate customer is the consumer. If we don’t provide a high-quality eating experience, we are not guaranteed a customer. But you know what else goes into that consumers’ mind when they are deciding...
03.15.2023
The Herd Rebuild Will Take Time: What Does That Mean for You? with Lance Zimmerman
Where’s the beef industry going? That’s a question we’d all like to answer. The closest we can get to reading the future is analyzing trends, and pairing that with historical data. Lance Zimmerman, senior beef and cattle analyst with Rabo...
03.01.2023
Will Your Bulls Be Ready Come Turnout Time? with Jeff Erquiaga
We all know bulls have a very important job on our operations. We are starting to see some light at the end of the winter tunnel, but many states had some extreme cold this winter. What does that mean for...
02.15.2023
How Changing Antibiotic Access Will Affect You with Eric Moore
A new policy is coming into play this summer that will affect every cattle producer in America. Shauna Hermel sat down with veterinarian Eric Moore to discuss how Guidelines for Industry 263 will affect cattlemen. In this episode they discuss:Over-the-counter medication...
02.01.2023
Reduce Wrong Decisions with Performance Programs Data with Esther Tarpoff
It would be nice to know you're making the right decisions, but there's always risk. Usually, only hindsight tells us whether it was the right decision or not. However, in making genetic selection decisions, there are tools from the American...
01.18.2023
Make Calving Season Easier with Brad White
Calving season is a beautiful thing, but there's no doubt it's tiring and stressful. That can negatively affect other aspects of your operation if you're exhausted. Dr. Brad White, Angus Beef Bulletin Health & Husbandry column author, chats with Kasey about...
01.04.2023
Cut Through Genetic Confusion with Kelli Retallick-Riley
"When you buy Angus, you’re buying a lot of accuracy and a lot consistency because of our seedstock members and how committed they’ve been to data reporting." — Kelli Retallick-Riley, Angus Genetics Inc. president. A lot of commercial cattlemen have told...
12.14.2022
Keeping Climate Solutions Voluntary with Ashley Bruner
If you've ever found yourself saying, “Stop blaming cows,” then this episode is for you! With all the climate discussion in the news and legislation, Kasey wanted to learn more about something touted as a way for farmers and ranchers...
11.30.2022
How Bull Selection Affects Your Feeder-Calf Prices with Brian Bertelsen
We are heading into bull sale season, so today’s episode is geared to give you some bull selection criteria — but with the perspective of the end product. Miranda Reiman caught up with Brian Bertelsen, vice president of field operations...
11.16.2022
Save Money, Increase Grass and Enjoy Cattle with Hugh Aljoe
Every cattleman and woman we've ever met wants to take care of their land and their cattle to the best of their ability. Effective land management saves money, retains water, produces more grass, and thus can increase stocking density. So...
10.26.2022
What Cattle Buyers Want with Don Graham
How can you get better prices for your feeder calves? Hear directly from cattle buyer Don Graham with Crossroads Cattle Co., what he looks for, what his customers need and ways you can set your calves up for success. The...
10.19.2022
Labor of Love: Opportunities in Agriculture
There are SO many job opportunities in agriculture that it's a little mind blowing. If you've ever been a high school senior, you've been asked what you're going to do with the rest of your life. As this episode shows,...
10.12.2022
Flexibility and Smart Supplementation with Karla Wilke
Flexibility offers a lot of options, and today Karla Wilke, associate professor of range management and cow-calf specialist, offers options in income generation and enterprises. She also shares some really cool research about smart supplementation, and how the timing of...
09.28.2022
Tactics to Turn Volatility into Opportunity with Dan Basse and Ryan Turner
Volatility just isn't going away — a theme that was emphasized at the 2023 Feeding Quality Forum. Boots on the ground host Miranda Reiman caught up with FQF speakers Dan Basse with Ag Resource Co. for a great market overview...
09.14.2022
Armor Up Against BRD with Ron Tessman
Just like there are lots of pieces of armor to protect different things in battle, there are many pieces to the armor in the fight against bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Check out some of these pieces that Ron Tessman, Elanco,...
08.31.2022
Precision Nutrition with Brian Fieser
The cattle industry has made huge genetic progress, but has nutrition made the same progress? ADM's Brian Fieser discusses the future of nutrition, how we're getting there, and what's available now. He says, "When forage is limiting, every bite counts." Subscribe...
08.17.2022
Only So Much Grass: How to Stretch Grazing with Chad Woods and Rob Elder
Cattle are amazing creatures because they can turn grass into protein, but how they get that grass varies across the country. This episode shares insight on creatively stretching grazing from both small and large operators, and from the east to...
07.27.2022
How Do Angus Commercial Programs Work for You with Ginette Gottswiller and Troy Marshall
Foster profitability of commercial cattle producers is one of the five core pillars of the American Angus Association's long-range objectives. How does it do that? Kasey and ABB summer intern Lindsey Sawin chatted with Ginette Gottswiller and Troy Marshall about...
07.13.2022
Increase Revenue: Tips to Add Enterprises with Stephanie Mock and Andrew Donell
We all want to make more money, right? Maybe it’s to expand to let another generation come back on the farm. Maybe it’s just to bolster your bottom line. Adding enterprises are creative ways to provide that extra income to...

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Angus at Work episodes:

Building a Better Cow with David Lalman

Selecting Replacements via GeneMax Advantage with Decker and Courter

Starting the Succession Planning Discussion with Ron Hanson

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Prevention with D.L. Step and Dave Sjeklocha

Innovations for Feeding Efficiency with LeMaster and Bondurant

Keeping Young Producers in the Business with Mark Barnett

The Future of Beef with Dave Weaber

Boosting Cow Herd Efficiency with Ionophores with Frank White

Conservation Partnership Opportunities with Charles Kneuper

Beef Market Update with Paul Dykstra

Balancing the Consumer and the Cow with Mark Johnson and Jesse Luckie

Challenges Facing Bovine Practitioners with Hemeyer, Latimer and Isensee

Capture Value Using Angus Genetics with Mitchell, Yon and Marshall

Industry Insights Revealed with Clay Zwilling

Considerations for Successful Heifer Development with Lee Jones

A Packer's Perspective on Consumer Beef Demand with Glen Dolezal

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Signs and Treatment with Shawn Blood

Beef Market History and Status with Nevil Speer

Navigating Ag Market Volatility with Dan Basse

The Benefits of a Relationship with Your Seedstock Supplier featuring Paul Bennett

Detect Disease Earlier with Jason Nickell

Avoid Genetic Train Wrecks with Troy Rowan

Get Rewarded for Your Calves, with Doug Stanton and Troy Marshall

Prevent Pinkeye Pain for Your Cattle with Brad White

Use MLV and Killed Vaccines Strategically to Create Lifetime Immunity with Thach Winslow

An Australian Angus Exchange: Perspectives from Rebecca George and Dan Moser

Keep the Best Genetics in Your Herd with Heifer Development with Joe Gillespie

Improve Profitability and Tighten Your Calving Window with Jacques Fuselier

Tips to Prevent a Biological Time Bomb with Jody Wade

Cut Through the Noise with Cut the Bull Campaign with Bruce Cobb

Don't Feed Cows Like You Did 20 Years Ago with Ted Perry

Build Trust with Connections with Courtenay DeHoff and Kiah Twisselman Burchett

The Herd Rebuild Will Take Time: What Does That Mean for You? with Lance Zimmerman

Will Your Bulls Be Ready Come Turnout Time? with Jeff Erquiaga

How Changing Antibiotic Access Will Affect You with Eric Moore

Reduce Wrong Decisions with Performance Programs Data with Esther Tarpoff

Make Calving Season Easier with Brad White

Cut Through Genetic Confusion with Kelli Retallick-Riley

Keeping Climate Solutions Voluntary with Ashley Bruner

How Bull Selection Affects Your Feeder-Calf Prices with Brian Bertelsen

Save Money, Increase Grass and Enjoy Cattle with Hugh Aljoe

What Cattle Buyers Want with Don Graham

Labor of Love: Opportunities in Agriculture

Flexibility and Smart Supplementation with Karla Wilke

Tactics to Turn Volatility into Opportunity with Dan Basse and Ryan Turner

Armor Up Against BRD with Ron Tessman

Precision Nutrition with Brian Fieser

Only So Much Grass: How to Stretch Grazing with Chad Woods and Rob Elder

How Do Angus Commercial Programs Work for You with Ginette Gottswiller and Troy Marshall

Increase Revenue: Tips to Add Enterprises with Stephanie Mock and Andrew Donell

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