Be the Change
Legislative panel encourages ag producers to be proactive.
“Get involved and be proactive.” That was the resounding message four panelists shared with ag producers regarding the state ballot-initiatives process. Speaking Nov. 17, 2021, during the Range Beef Cow Symposium in Rapid City, S.D., the panel included South Dakota state Senator Gary Cammack, Wyoming state Senator Ogden Driskill, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Terry Fankhauser, and Nebraska Cattlemen Vice President of Government Affairs Ashley Kohls.
Association Perspective
Creative solutions to stay ahead of drought.
Drought — the word we seem to hear more and more every single year. Drought is affecting producers stretched across more regions and time zones than ever before, and we must use creative solutions to maintain the cow herd and profitability. It’s important to remember to make decisions based on evidence and objectivity, not based on our fear or emotions. If drought is the new normal, why not establish practices in advance so the commercial producer is prepared?
Factors in Veterinary Field Hinder Mental Health
Social and cultural factors in veterinary field may hinder students and professionals from seeking help.
Previous research has shown veterinarians have higher rates of mental-health concerns than most people in other professions, and even greater compared to other health professionals, such as physicians or nurses.
March 8, 2022 | Vol. 15 : No. 3
Angus at Work Podcast Launched March 2
Angus Beef Bulletin offers new information platform for commercial cattlemen.
It’s no secret that cattlemen and women are busy, and no two days look the same. That’s why the Angus Beef Bulletin team launched its new podcast, Angus at Work, March 2 to give cattlemen another option for on-the-go information.
News & Notes
Industry tidbits from around the country.
Cost increases to challenge global beef demand
According to the latest beef report released by Rabobank, global beef markets remain tight. Ongoing strong demand and more limited supplies have kept global beef prices high, but cost pressures are flowing into the supply chain.
A Means of Comparison
USMARC releases across-breed adjustment factors, providing means to compare EPDs of one breed to another.
The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center recently released its across-breed expected progeny difference (EPD) adjustment factors for 2022. Breeds generally establish genetic predictions for progeny performance, published as EPDs, through a national cattle evaluation within the breed. However, the resulting EPDs are generally only comparable within breed because of differences in the genetic base. Since 1993, the USMARC has produced a table of factors to adjust the within-breed EPD values published by the various breed associations so that the merit of individuals can be compared across breeds.
