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Wheatland Angus, Buhler, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Bryce Schumann, ...

Alcorn State University officials say they have started a program that will provide a handful of high-quality cattle for sale annually for years to arrive.

A fall in land prices coupled with good crop prospects have sparked a foreign investor rush on Australian farms, writes Angus Whitley.

SHESTAKOVO, Russia — Darrell Stevenson knew it would take more than rugged Montana cowboys, horses and cattle to create a ranching way of life in Russia , and the Hobson-area Angus breeder figures he’s made a good start. Russian youth might help show the way.

Not only has the Black Hills stock show and rodeo seen an increase in attendance, but cattle prices are on the rise as well. Monday, 38 Angus bulls sold for over $5,400 per head, up nearly $1,600 compared to last year.

Newborn calves gain temporary (passive) immunity from disease when they ingest colostrum from the dam—since this “first milk” contains maternal antibodies. After a few weeks or months this temporary protection begins to wane, however, and calves must build their possess immunities. Vaccinating calves at the proper time can help protect them until weaning age.

True or untrue: To receive past a fork in the road, you have to pick between turning left or right. Okay, that's true. Some things really are—as the tune goes—“black or white, one way or another.”

The Duck River Angus Classic Sale was held in Columbia, Tennessee, October 15, 2011.

Drought conditions in regions throughout North America have placed a great deal of pressure on cattle ranchers and dairy farmers, particularly in regards to the cost and availability of hay this winter. In many areas they are faced with a pressing choice: either stretch existing supplies of hay or supplement with additional hay purchased on the open market at inflated prices due to the shortages.

A SMALLER offering of 974 cattle were yarded on Thursday at the first Pakenham store sale for the year.

FEW seedstock operations can lay claim to selling their stock to royalty. But in Stavely, Alberta, Canada, the Bolduc brothers of Cudlobe Angus can do just that.

Adams Ranch held their 33rd Annual Cattle Sale on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the home ranch in Fort Pierce, Fla.

Looking into the future has always been somewhat tricky in the beef business. Far sighted visions or crystal ball predictions stemming around what next year's calf crop is going to look like or where future prices will be are often put on hold by more immediate tasks at hand. Planning ahead can often be tied to the immediacy of mom Nature.

“Rain or shine, wet or dry, do you want to make more money from your cows next year?” asks a Texas AgriLife Research forage scientist.

Call for entries: Harry McGaffin, Secretary of the European Angus Cattle Society is serving up the opportunity to put taste to the test with the launch of the European Angus Steak Tasting competition 2012.

Many producers take water for granted. They have ponds in many pastures or they make sure the float valve in the metal stock tank is working properly, keeping the tank full. But what happens if the pond is low or dry or if the flow to the stock tank is interrupted?

Did you read where scientists have been successful in implanting human genes into cows? This is no joke. It seems that scientists wanted to make cow's milk more like human milk so that soccer moms will never have to be inconvenienced to nurse their young.

Lonnie Johnson had plenty of phobias if you paid close attention, or if you'd known him since he was a kid like Hooter and the gang had.

Many ranchers experience a few cases of diarrhea in young calves, and some years are worse than others. Scours can be caused by certain kinds of bacteria, viruses or protozoa.

Deputies say a 900 pound Angus and a 270 pound calf were taken More cattle thefts to report in Greene County tonight.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2011 National Foodservice Beef Backer Award winners were unveiled today at the 2012 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show in Nashville. ...

In a first of its nice study, researchers at The Pennsylvania State University demonstrated that eating beef everyday as part of a heart-healthy diet can improve cholesterol levels.

The Southern Connection Charolais Sale was held October 22, 2011, in Calhoun, GA.

Whenever I receive the much-appreciated free calendars at the start of every year there are a few months I'd like to tear out right then and there and be done with them. Sadly, I have to go through the process of living through these much-dreaded months.

Chefs and quality-focused ranchers are a lot same, where keeping customers satisfied helps win the daily race for business profits. cook Brad Cornwall bets the same trifecta with those ranchers: demand, profitability, consistency.

Beef producers shouldn't overlook proper mineral intake as part of an overall feeding plan, according to a Purdue Extension specialist.

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