Angus Beef Bulletin

06/25/2026

“Cattle will not graze in areas with heavy thistle infestations. That lowers pasture productivity and increases the likelihood that thistle populations will continue to grow if proper controls are not put in place." - Todd Lorenz

The spiny growth of thistles can shade out desirable pasture grasses and clover, reducing both profitability and productivity of pastureland.

Interested in tips from MU Extension for controlling these prickly pasture profit robbers? Check out this story recently featured in the : https://bit.ly/4g5tmux

06/25/2026

The National Junior Angus Association is full of great photographers, and to give them more exposure, we are hosting our 14th Annual Fan Favorite Photo Contest. We are posting the top photos from each age division and category in our albums, and our Facebook fans and American Angus Association members decide their favorite of each age group by reacting to the photos.

Votes are only counted by FOLLOWERS of the Angus Journal page, so be sure to give us a follow before liking a photo (that also means votes are only counted on the original photo, so be aware of that when sharing photos). Tag any photographers you know in the comments to help with exposure and share the photos with your friends! The winners in each division will be recognized in the Angus Journal magazine and will each be featured in a post on all of our social media platforms — with credit to the talented photographer, of course!

Voting is open until 6 p.m. CDT on June 30, and you can vote on as many pictures as you want! Get to voting, and good luck to all of our competitors!

06/21/2026

To the men whose steady hands guide us. Whose patient lessons shape us. And whose legacy we carry forward. Today, we celebrate you.

06/16/2026

"Every day, veterinarians make decisions that matter far beyond the consulting room — for the animals in their care, for the people who love them, and for the food systems and public health we depend on." — Claire Fowler

Boehringer Ingelheim Cattle Health recently published findings of a new global survey revealing the often-overlooked aspects of veterinary care that are essential in protecting animals, people and society.

Interested in what 1,046 qualifying veterinary professionals across 51 countries had to say? Check out the full report featured in the at https://bit.ly/4a6edW3

06/11/2026

"Call your veterinarian, call your extension agent, just call somebody. Let them know, 'Hey, I have an animal that I'm concerned about. What do I need to do next?' They will walk you through that. They will gladly walk you through that." - Jennifer Koziol

While many farmers and ranchers had hoped New World screwworm would stay well south of the U.S.-Mexico border, we’re now all aware that wasn’t in the cards for American cattlemen. With a few days to let that news sink in behind us, our attention turns to one question: Now what?

To help producers navigate this new information, the teamed up with Jennifer Koziol of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine to discuss recent announcements and what cattlemen need to keep in mind for the near future related to .

Check out the full episode at https://bit.ly/3Qxr9O9 or your preferred podcast platform.

06/10/2026

06/08/2026

While vigilance is going to be imperative when it comes to identifying and controlling New World screwworm, what's the next step? The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Screwworm.gov is a great place to start: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm

Below are some additional resources you might find useful:
📍Confirmed cases: https://bit.ly/3RMcFud
📍Current status: https://bit.ly/4dZcLaw
📍Report a suspected case: https://bit.ly/4umBslQ
📍NWS Response Playbook: https://bit.ly/4xbGpAF

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

"We are asking all animal owners, especially our friends along the border of Texas, to put the most important thing on their animals and that is their eyes." - Bud Dinges, Texas Animal Health Commission executive director

This evening, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. The affected animal is a 3-week-old calf and larvae were identified in its umbilical area.

To date, there have been no further detections. For real-time updates, please visit: https://bit.ly/USDA-NWSCurrentStatus

To view the full June 3 release, please visit: https://bit.ly/4uX9hLK

06/04/2026

If we take a cow from a BCS 5 to a BCS 4, how does that affect calving intervals and future production?

With brood cows, it is important to think about body condition and whether an animal is losing, maintaining or adding body condition, notes Robert Wells with The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management.

Learn more inside this story recently featured in the : https://bit.ly/3QmQJ8m