Angus at Work

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 encourage species diversity, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has programs and educational outlets that can help.

On today’s episode you’ll hear more from our guest, Charles Kneuper, and host Lynsey McAnally on: 

• The history of NRCS
• Conservation Technical Assistance
• The EQIP and CSP programs
• How to get started
• What to expect
• And more!

To find you local NRCS Service Center, please visit www.nrcs.usda.gov.  

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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 market trends
• What producers might expect in the coming year
• Dykstra's recent Angus University market presentation
• And more!

We thank Westway Feed for their support of this episode.

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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 Hayes, sat down with panelists Jesse Luckie and Mark Johnson to discuss balancing consumer demand with a cow who can produce a quality product despite the environment she performs in. 

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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, associate veterinarian with a general veterinary clinic in Monroe City, Mo.; Kirby Latimer, a second-year vet student at the University of Missouri; and Paige Isensee, a fourth-year student at the University of Missouri to discuss bovine veterinary medicine, the challenges facing veterinarians, technology in the industry and why developing a relationship with your bovine practitioner is so important. 

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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 industry and gave producers a chance to talk about challenges and opportunities they see in the future.

Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with panelists Travis Mitchell of Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension Service, South Carolina Cattlemen’s Association and Mitchell Farms; Lydia Yon, Yon Family Farms; and panel moderator Troy Marshall, American Angus Association, to learn more about how users of Angus genetics can capitalize on added premiums. 

They discuss: 

• How commercial producers can effectively market their own cattle
• Value of available verification programs through the Association and IMI Global
• Why seedstock producers and buyers of Angus genetics sharing data can be mutually beneficial 
• And more! 

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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 is so important to our mission and the project our team designed to do just that: the brand-new Industry Insights survey. 

They discuss: 

• How hearing from cattle industry members helps determine the pulse of the beef business
• What key points rose to the top of the survey
• How Angus Media plans to use the data to benefit the industry as a whole
• And more! 

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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 advance of weaning is advantageous for cattlemen, whether purchasing or developing their own replacements.

They discuss: 

• The building blocks of heifer development 
• What is fetal programming
• How careful development of heifers can have far-reaching results
• And more! 

If you'd like to contact Lee Jones directly with a question, you can contact him at lee.jones@boehringer-ingelheim.com.

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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 to discuss pressure points within the beef industry, what consumers are looking for and how the demands of consumers reflect on the beef industry as a whole.

They discuss: 

• Beef industry history and current markets
• How beef producers are continually improving fed cattle
• What consumers are prioritizing when making buying decisions 
• And more! 

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• What exactly BRD is
• What effects BRD can have on calves at home and in feedyards
• How to detect BRD in groups of cattle
• Prevention and treatment options for BRD
• and more! 

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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 far beef markets have come and how modern consumers are choosing to spend their money.

They discuss:

• The beef industry's focus on product improvement 
• Opportunities for producers to capture premiums for their cattle
• The importance of telling our story to younger consumers
• and more! 

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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 Resource Company who shed light on the U.S. and world economy, grain prices and the state of the cattle market over the coming year. 

They discuss:

• Current ag markets
• How to navigate market challenges
• Potential opportunities in the coming year
• and more! 

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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 understanding of genetic selection tools. 

They discuss:

• Operation goals
• Customer comfort with genetics
• How to keep the relationship strong
• and more! 

We thank Lallemand Animal Nutrition for their support of this episode!

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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 at the Cattle Industry Convention earlier this year to talk about SenseHub. Yes, they talk about the product information, but what’s really fascinating is the technology to detect disease much sooner. 

They discuss:

• Why it's so hard to figure out how much production is lost with a sick calf
• What kind of diagnostic tools are available
• Two main symptoms to track to determine disease sooner
• Performance data behind the technology
• Much more!

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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 helps avoid genetic train wrecks. 

Today’s episode is brought to you by Westway Feed Produts, and we appreciate their support of Angus at Work. 

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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 Angus calves. 

They answer: 

• What kind of programs are available?
• How do you get started?
• What kind of premiums are they seeing, even in a high market?
• And more!

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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 gives tips on identifying, treating and preventing pinkeye.

Today's host is Angus Beef Bulletin intern Taylor Edwards, a senior agricultural communications student at Auburn University. She comes from Brierfield, Alabama, from a small commercial cow-calf operation.

Today's sponsor is Lallemand Animal Nutrition.

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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 discuss:

• When each type of vaccine is optimally used
• Can they work together?
• What kind of timing should you keep in mind?
• How do they affect profitability?
• What should you always vaccinate against? 
• Where could you save some money?

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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. 

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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 about sound heifer development to keep the best genetics in your herd for a long time.

In this episode, learn about:

• The three buckets of heifer development
• The best timing of vaccines for heifers
• When do heifers usually fall out of the herd
• How to avoid that loss
• and more!

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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 calving window
• Improving conception rates and calving rates
• Nutrition changes that help
• Causes of late-term abortions
• and more!

We are grateful to this episode's sponsor Lallemand Animal Nutrition. 

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