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Here at the Angus Beef Bulletin, our staff works to provide you – our subscribers – the most up-to-date information regarding health, nutrition, marketing, genetics and management. When we had the opportunity to interview a Kansas veterinarian at Angus Convention about a company working to provide effective vaccinations for immediate animal health concerns, we knew we had to bring you the information. 

On this episode, we are joined by Bob Gentry, key account manager with Medgene Labs, along with our very own Shauna Hermel, to discuss: 

• How Medgene's "platform technology" allows vaccines to safely and easily adapt to multiple animal disease targets
• Why a quick response to newly emerged illnesses in critical
• Which vaccinations are currently available from Medgene
• And much more!

 We thank Purina Mills for their support of this episode.

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When it comes to the vehicles used on cattle operations, one could say they’re the modern-day workhorse. But unlike nearly all the equipment we use in day-to-day operations, our pickups aren’t always purchased from a salesman who understands the unique needs of farmers and ranchers. Enter the Certified Agriculture Group, an entity set on changing the landscape when it comes to purchasing your next farm or ranch vehicle. 

On this episode, we are joined by Pat Driscoll, CEO and founder of the Certified Agriculture Group, along with our very own Shauna Hermel, to discuss: 

• The catalyst for forming the Certified Agriculture Group
• The unique needs farmers and ranchers have when it comes to vehicles
• How a pickup dealership driven model like that of tractor dealerships could work for producers
• And the exciting new vehicle developed by farmers for farmers

We thank Norbrook for their support of this episode.

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Whether cattlemen are marketing their calves through a sale barn, selling strictly through video sales or retaining ownership through the feedlot, one commonality shared by every producer is the desire to continue developing high-quality fat cattle.
 
On this episode we are joined by Chad Barker with National Beef, along with our very own Miranda Reiman, to discuss: 
 
- What cattle buyers are looking for
- Branded beef programs
- The thought behind growing heavier cattle without getting animals too large
- And more!

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Did you know the current red meat yield equation was rolled out in 1962? While our cattle have certainly changed over the last 60 years, the calculations used to compensate producers haven’t kept up with the times. Enter Dr. Dale Woerner and his team at Texas Tech University who are determined to find a better way to calculate true red meat yield using state-of-the-art technology.
 
On this episode, we are joined by Woerner – Cargill Endowed Professor in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech. Tune in as Dale and our very own Shauna Hermel discuss: 

• The future of red meat yield calculation 
• How yield could be predicted with 90% accuracy using x-ray technology
• The relationship between ribeye area and true muscling
• Why putting on the right pounds to increase quality is important to consumers
• And more! 

We thank Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health for their support of this episode.

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The cattle cycle is something everyone in the beef business is familiar with, but one incredibly bright spot in the current cycle is the quality of beef U.S. cattlemen are bringing to the table with less cattle overall.
 
On this episode, we are joined by Paul Dykstra, Director of Supply Management & Analysis with Certified Angus Beef. Take a listen as Paul and our very own Miranda Reiman chat about recent data on CAB cattle harvested, the data backing CAB brand standards, improvements in the quality of cattle over the last decade and the incredible job U.S. cattle producers are doing at bringing high quality cattle to market.

We thank Westway Feed Products for their support of this episode.

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There isn’t a cattleman alive who would argue against a strong relationship with their local veterinarian. While rural vets often grace our barns and working pens at odd hours, the optimum time to build a relationship and herd success plan probably isn’t at 3:00 a.m. while wrapping up a c-section. 

On this episode of Angus At Work, we invite you to take a seat and join the conversation as our host Shauna Hermel chats with Randall Spare, president and veterinarian at Ashland Veterinary Center, regarding his experience with herd health consultation, problem solving with producers and how cattlemen play an important role in telling the story of beef.

We thank Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health for their support of this episode.

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Challenges come in all shapes and sizes for livestock producers, but when it comes to expanding your operation, building a home or embarking on a new business venture, interest rates are probably at the top of the list. 

On this episode we invite you to take a seat and join the conversation as our host, Miranda Reiman, chats with Don Close, Chief Research & Analytics Officer at Terrain, regarding the mission of their company, what influences interest rates and where those rates are potentially trending in the near future.

We thank Westway Feed Products for their support of this episode.

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If we asked you to identify one major concern for the ag industry, what would your answer be? Whether you’re a cattleman managing an operation on your own or a feedlot manager responsible for ensuring the success of customer cattle, labor will most likely be toward the top of your list. 

Though not out to replace skilled livestock stewards, technology may offer some assistance in identifying animals in need of additional observation. 

On this episode, we invite you to take a seat and join the conversation as our host Shauna Hermel chats with Jason Nickell, Director of Insights and Outcomes at Merck Animal Health, about an exciting cattle tag designed to capture individual behavioral and biometric data, including body temperature and activity. SenseHub Feedlot creates daily pull lists based on outlier data, allowing caregivers to identify animals that need to be removed for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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Whether you’re new to the business or have family ties going back generations, marketing insight and opportunities are vital to the continued success of any operation. But how can producers get good cattle in front of the right buyers? Video sales are one option that might be worth exploring. 

On this episode we invite you to take a seat and join the conversation as we chat with Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations at the American Angus Association, as he shares his perspective on two recent video sales, opportunities available via the AngusLink program and Genetic Merit Scorecard, where the national cowherd sits regarding expansion and much more.

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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 and the weather conditions at home, one thing all producers can agree on is that efficient cows make tough times easier and times of plenty even better.

But how can we as producers select for more efficient females and build a more self-sufficient herd? Research is helping shed some light on feed efficiency and how cattlemen can put pressure on their herd to perform.

On this episode you’ll hear more from Miranda Reiman and our guest David Lalman, a professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at Oklahoma State University, regarding research being conducted to help build a better cow.

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