Pandemic Perspective
2020 data show increased carcass weight potential, with or without feeding beta-agonists.
Nobody wants to repeat a year like 2020, but an upside of the market extremes is that it allowed some unique retrospective observations.
Certified Angus Beef has collected its “consist data” six times since 2008, accumulating individual data on 8 million carcasses from about two-thirds of the U.S. packing base. Analysis of the data helps the team categorize supply for the Certified Angus Beef® brand and understand what factors prevent cattle from getting the stamp. Comparing 2019 to 2020 gave them a rare data set.
Association Perspective
Pearls of wisdom on bulls.
Every year, new sale books are flying into mailboxes and the thrill of buying is upon us. Once we make these bull purchases to improve our operations, how do we retain this animal for more than two to three years? How do we know when it’s time to reevaluate our current bull battery? These are the questions we, as cattlemen, need to take into consideration.
Tailored Care Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Reduce Swelling, Pain
MU study examines breast cancer survivors’ experiences managing lymphedema.
As a two-time breast cancer survivor, Allison Anbari knows that the combination of chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries she endured during cancer treatment puts her at greater risk for developing lymphedema, a chronic condition of swelling caused by disruptions to the body’s lymphatic system.
February 8, 2022 | Vol. 15 : No. 2
Angus Proud: Scott Sproul
Oklahoma operation learned wisdom of moving calving season to better suit their marketing needs.
The Sproul family tried something new with their calves last year, and it paid dividends. The Oklahoma cow-calf operation shifted their calving season to begin in March so the calves could go on wheat pasture. Co-owner Scott Sproul says it was their first year to sell the calves on Superior Livestock, and that will be their new normal.
The 100% Angus operation has commercial Angus cows bred to registered Angus bulls. The herd at Sproul Family Farms switched to Angus about two decades ago, and Sproul says that was a wise choice.
News & Notes
Industry tidbits from around the country.
Learn more about recent Angus events, agricultural policy in Washington, beef industry news and upcoming events.
Cattle Industry Convention Hosted in Houston
New host city welcomes thousands.
Thousands of cattle producers, industry partners and stakeholders gathered Feb. 1-4 in Houston for the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. The event provided a platform for education, policy development and networking.
