Date: Jun 15 2020
| Health & NCBA Convention & Research & Research FeatureAntibiotic resistance in cattle is a growing concern for producers and consumers. The goal for cattlemen and women is to implement strategies at the management level with good animal husbandry practices, routine health exams and vaccination.
Date: May 28 2020
| Breeding & EPDs & News Release & Sire Selection & Targeting the BrandBreeders and bull studs use the Targeting the Brand™ logo to denote bulls that excel in the marbling EPD and the Grid Dollar Value Index. The genetic requirements were recently updated: so that commercial cow-calf producers better find sires that help them hit CAB brand specifications.
Date: May 22 2020
| Consumer Connection & News ReleaseHave you ever wished everybody in your social circle could visit a farm or ranch? They could see what cattle eat, what chores look like, and all about animal care. With virtual learning skyrocketing during COVID-19, it sparked inspiration. Bring the ranch to the people.
Date: May 11 2020
| Black InkMom and Dad took care of us first in times of crisis, knowing everything else would follow. As this worldwide pandemic brings another chain reaction and disruption that seemingly came out of nowhere, I find myself struggling in this career. They say, “Hindsight is 20/20,” but when looking back on 2020, I hope it shows faith and flexibility carried us through.
Date: Apr 22 2020
| Health & NCBA Convention & News Release & SustainabilityAntibiotic resistant bacteria come about in many forms, and employ several tricks to keeping long-standing treatments from working. Anytime a drug is used, it may lead to less effective options the next time around, no matter the class. Part II in a two-part series.
Date: Apr 22 2020
| Health & NCBA Convention & News Release & SustainabilityAntibiotic resistance. You’ve heard about it in the mainstream headlines, but this first in a two-part series covers the “why” it matters to animal agriculture and what cattlemen can do about it.
Date: Mar 12 2020
| Black Ink & Stockmanship & SustainabilityTechnology has done a lot for making rancher jobs easier—like automatic waterers. But nothing can replace the human side of stockmanship.
Date: Feb 27 2020
| Angus Convention & News Release & ResearchIn a world where producers select for any production traits, why not start focusing on health genetics? The American Angus Association is collaborating with scientists in Canada and Australia to get at the genetics of immunity.
Date: Feb 13 2020
| News ReleaseDescribing beef supply and demand as a bit of a chess match, Bruce Cobb says he’s learned the game through various roles in the past three decades. He’s now taking on a new vantage point as executive vice president of production for the brand.
Date: Feb 12 2020
| Consumer Connection & Feeding Quality Forum & News Release & Stockmanship“Continuous improvement,” it’s what the beef industries does to demonstrate to consumers we’re committed to getting better. It’s how we measure progress. For Cargill Protein, the packing company puts the same pressure on themselves.
