ANGUS BEEF BULLETIN EXTRA

September 7, 2021 | Vol. 14 : No. 8

Front Page


Fall Calving

Climate Goal Deadline Set

Cattle industry commits to climate neutrality by 2040.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association solidified U.S. cattle ranchers’ commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability with the release of U.S. cattle industry sustainability goals.

News & Notes

Industry tidbits from around the country.

Read more about byproduct values to carcass prices, Angus Convention registration opportunities, and an Angus trade school scholarship recipient.

Food Affects Alzheimer’s Disease

ARS research findings may slow onset of Alzheimer’s.

Americans are growing old, and the aging process for many means more than simply turning gray or thinning hair. According to the U.S. Census, in about a dozen years, the number of Americans over 65 will outnumber children. Further, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease to nearly triple by 2060.

Fall Calving: Challenges of Hot Weather

Hydration is a key concern for both cow and calf.

Newborns and young calves are more susceptible to weather stress than older animals. In hot weather, they need shade and plenty of water. Fall calving is often easier than winter/early spring calving, but if weather is hot, it can create unhealthy conditions for young calves.

Jeff Mafi

Association Perspective

Taking care of your bulls.

The start of fall breeding season is just a few months away. I often get questions regarding bull development after commercial producers have purchased bulls at an auction or by private treaty. The financial investment in genetics and herd improvement is significant, and it’s important to take good care of your bulls throughout their lifetime. Operations that don’t manage bulls properly often have more open cows.

Angus Members Amass 1 Million Genotypes

Milestone positions those using registered Angus sires, dams to reap benefits of future tools.

Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) has reached its 1 millionth mark in Angus genotypes. This was a monumental accomplishment for the Angus breed, says Kelli Retallick-Riley, president of AGI, a subsidiary of the American Angus Association.

Change is Coming for U.S. Food, Ag Businesses

Challenges brought on by COVID-19 will hasten automation throughout supply chains.

The widely anticipated summer economic boom is well underway, and U.S. consumers are spending on services again. Jobs are abundantly available, but workers are scarce as the labor market is healing more slowly than most economists expected. According to a new quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, labor challenges felt during the pandemic and continuing today will incentivize businesses throughout the food supply chain to rapidly increase automation within their operations.