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Not all good days are sunny and warm
Stress of any kind affects performance and health, but also well-being and behavior, a special focus for CSU animal scientist Lily Edwards-Callaway. Her team’s literature review found shade benefits vary by location, structure type and the weather.
Registration now open for 2021 Feeding Quality Forum
Since 2006, commercial cattlemen, cattle feeders and industry partners have gathered to network and learn about the current and the future state of the beef industry. This is the first year Feeding Quality Forum is offering in-person and virtual registration options.
Pandemic underscores beef demand trends
Retail beef sales during the pandemic displaced much of the trade usually enjoyed by foodservice. Grocery stores and restaurants around the world had their business plans radically changed in just a few days, but the demand for beef remained.
Where premiums are earned
As quality continues to trend up and more cattle qualify for the brand, the CAB/Choice spread may gain ground on the old Choice/Select metric as an industry standard. Along the way, the brand will keep working with all partners from pasture to plate, adding value to every cut and premiums for Angus cattlemen.
Buy better
The subject of herd improvement is more nuanced than, “Buy better bulls.” Yet, that’s a pretty foundational place start. This Black Ink column explores the idea of buying better.
Adding up pennies
You get paid by the pound for your cattle, but the total figures in much more than weight. Join the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand on March 11 to find out why a premium carcass is worth more, and how those signals get back to you.
CAB Insider
Feedlot Fundamentals Challenge Summer Quality Grade
Higher feed costs and challenging summer breakevens may cause carcass outcomes to continue underperforming specific to marbling and premium beef production.
Fed Cattle Market Chasing Grade
Fewer carcasses in the Prime grade have not resulted in a larger share in Premium Choice. USDA data shows the percentage of Choice carcasses certified for Premium Choice branded beef programs is currently lower than in any of the past four years, albeit fractionally so.
Behind the Brand
Nice to Meat Ya: Brent Eichar
CAB veteran staffer does it all, and then some. If there’s a hat to be worn, Brent Eichar likely has it on. Meat cutter, general contractor, accountant, confidant – the list only continues.
Nice to Meat Ya: Rod Kamph
The first thing Rod Kamph does in the morning is open his planner. Well, actually he wakes up, makes a pot of coffee and after the 20-minute trek to CAB headquarters in Wooster, then he opens his planner.
Nice to Meat Ya: Jennifer Kiko
Without Jennifer Kiko, there’s no doubt the brand wouldn’t be reaching the number of consumers it does today.
Success Stories
Following the Calves: Relishing the routine
I finally got to meet the two men who had the vision to create Broken Hills Ranch and started the herd that we’ve been profiling as part of our “Following the Calves” series
Setting the standard
As we followed the winding dirt road leading to Kirk Willoughby’s ranch, a cloud of dust crept over the hill.
Correlated traits
Ranchers who care about their cattle, the buyers of those cattle and the final beef consumers, also tend to be just some of the most genuine, welcoming and humble people you’ll ever meet.
Consumer Connection
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