Passion, Innovation and Achievement
Three-day Angus Convention hosted 1,600 attendees to inspire and conduct Association business.
The American Angus Association spent a legendary weekend in Fort Worth, Texas, as members celebrated Angus passion, innovation and achievement at the 2021 National Angus Convention and Trade Show. In accordance with the convention theme, the event featured three keynote addresses highlighting each of these concepts for attendees. The Association welcomed Rorke Denver, former U.S. Navy SEAL commander, to address achievement and the role it plays in the pursuit of progress.
News & Notes
Industry tidbits from around the country.
New schedule for Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA
The Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA, the twice-per-month digital supplement to the Angus Beef Bulletin, will be taking a publishing break from its normally scheduled Dec. 21 date. It will be back to its two-week schedule Jan. 4, and its editorial calendar will more closely follow the calendar year. Stay tuned for more coverage of the Angus Convention and the Range Beef Cow Symposium in January, as well as more resources for bull buyers.
A New View of Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers shed light on neurotoxicity in the disorder.
More than 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease, which is progressively debilitating and, at present, incurable. Now, Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have found a new way to study the disorder’s progression on a molecular level. The team has also obtained new clues toward a treatment.
Winter Weaning Considerations
Operation works with the environment and behavior to ease weaning stress.
A growing number of stockmen are calving in April, May or June on grass rather than in the harsher months of January, February or March. Calving in May-June works great, but creates the question: When do you wean the calves? They may be a little young for traditional weaning in October or November. Some producers are leaving calves with the cows through most of the winter and weaning in February or March. This often necessitates different management strategies.
Association Perspective
Why leave your genetics to chance?
Many breeds claim they have the best genetics for your cow herd, but none can back that statement up like reliable registered Angus genetics. Many of you who have been breeding Angus for years already know this. The Angus breed offers lower birth weights during calving, and, more importantly, greater performance and significantly better marbling than other breeds. In addition, the Angus breed is known for creating a superior mother cow. How can we prove this?
Angus Internship Applications Now Open
Five hands-on internship opportunities are available to college students.
Learning by doing has proven to be the best form of experience. Applications are now open for college-age students to apply for the American Angus Association, Angus Media and Angus Genetics Inc. 2022 summer internships. These 10-week internship programs provide a unique, hands-on experience that will encourage growth and instill confidence both professionally and personally.
