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IN THIS

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SPRING 2025

The Real World Making Sense of Supply Pricing and Navigating The Market RDAR Supported Heifer Select Research and Development Project Producer Information Day CAB Insiders - Market update Vets Advice “Ferappease” may be a fit in Your Purebred or Commercial Operation Angus Talks Quality Markets Commercial Stratagies For How To Cash In CAB - Good New For Beef A Cattlement’s Balancing Act Advertising & Rate Card

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NAVIGATING THE MARKET by Briley Richard, freelance

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market cattle supply and evolving d Amid anticipated shifts in Beef (CAB) remains well-positione dynamics, Certified Angus CAB road ahead. At the recent of to navigate the beef sales Clint Walenciak, vice president Foodservice Leaders Summit, profitability, addressed how producer product services for CAB, will help demand resilient and strategic specification adjustments, size and supply chain through herd stabilize the brand’s beef beyond. pricing shifts in 2025 and

RDAR Board

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in cow herd numbers, Walenciak Awaiting the anticipated increase 250,000 head, reduction in y predicted a 4%, or approximatel this year. The recent shift in the the availability of CAB® carcasses to 16-square inches to 10- to from 10ribeye area specification, opportunity to close the supply—and 17-square inches, offers an increase CAB relevance. further and gap profitability— to a to the box, or relevance relevance “Not just maintaining relevance forth,” Walenciak said, “but restaurant, end user and so the cow-calf chain to the feeders and all the way up the supply fed cattle that qualify for the operations that raise the high-quality brand.”

carcass toward a philosophy of more Markets continue to trend have profit. As carcass weights pounds, more product, more y caused the carcass quality increased, they have simultaneousl specifications still in play, the in 2024 carcass cow harvest that developed to trend up as well. Despite Figure 1 The reduction in and step towards herd rebuilding net effect proves beneficial. represents the first positive supplies. ultimately increasing beef they tend to longer, cattle feed we as is “The positive side of that pounds heavier cattle mean more grade better,” he said. “These that developed in The reduction in cow harvest step towards herd of meat going out into the market.” first positive

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be a fit in ure such as painful proced transport, production any dehorning, long either as could In cattle market, which g, castration, of cattle product on the over the brandin as mentioned and mixing for breeding, There is a new on your cattle herd. I’ll go g to get ready have weanin d bulls or heifers have multiple uses product and I know a bunch weights purebre this have a place. description of it so your opinion ferappease may tried ing have ed and appeas and a bovine heard it ters were improv It is based on in cattle health parame way. in on this article. on two places In the feedlot, and stayed that when poured stress and gain was better substance which se decreasing ed weight cow to type of respon on any assisted product is suppos has a calming it causes. The in many Around calving I see its usagemore milk let down. Plus, the negative thingsup to 14 days, which means allow for l and bonding for stressfu the down two her making settle to have effects last over should carry on the farm it may good maternal the ferappease situations on all know how them just a nce better. We events. sive but if this settles d experie being breathe s can get posses it will improve the interaction effect mother one gets of pherom period It works as a sort applied above the muzzle and poll. bit over a 14-day t working with them. the in for the amoun glandular are from behind towards people a little the which can be , there will be absorbed into ation of fatty acids, limited, I am hoping, going forward ways we raise cattle in It is really a combin so production is not too le. It more research focusing on the se antimicrobial usage synthetically derivedlly will be readily availab is like a Canada. Such as, will it decreaget bull pens ready, it rs and supply hopefu product and because it semen ption needed and when purebred breede is g prescri a this just before licensin not er is time to apply it a lot passed whatev would be a good that improve results or make nutraceutical has the would retest, to and g g in Canada. with checkinto test them. For any bulls needin not needing a ml bottles and and and easier 300 ml or 1000 still be on board it. It comes in either animals just over 400 pounds As a ferappease would where I see trying for are examples head. 100 cation or 30 the total dose reappli do ted a bottle will product as a real have been comple in up being 10 ml, oner I see this further studies here but ement practiti tell news ing improv will Time still practic list. The good looking at an in dark cutters. ways that I will se visibly see with other countries benefit in many effect you should how it works. in , yield and a decrea a head, on slaughter weight roughly 3.5 to 4 dollars is this sort of calming all can be the judge t having some cost of this is your cattle so you what The tive. I would sugges s or they think, or so not cost prohibi it works on the more nervou veterinarian what don’t know they can how need see will herd to we s your side Ask are and if they ted in chute sive mothers at calving. Perhap long transport. after their experiences being prescription it is distribu aggres in the feedlot or and time will tell not readily antimicrobials s find out. With it veterinary supplies so is then ating less these are good news subject up to or where but also particip Canada by Kane All of product will live veterinary clinics Marts and similar how many of these the available at all be found. stores UFA Peavey will farm uses mills nal feed additio results Canada. few and see the venues across US out sly, try it on a tor and it comes primarily in the Proceed cautiou the smaller applica a bunch of trials a large trial in Brazil sed but There has been for yourself. I prefer tors need to be purcha also I am University but Applica last for years. of Texas A & M out in a line. . robust and should on the farm in a large feedlot they are pretty many outcomes t does, then any really hoping this improves more beef what this produc robials used and to a about antimic lead such as less thinks should are one losses If on there in stress reducti positive thing for the and ed with less grading enough improvement and a essentially produc times when products have cattle the for don’t them. positive thing dark cutters. Most statistical significance they g and transporting h with people handlin assess positive researc have used it and initially disappoint. producers who ped, I believe, Talk to fellow with it. Develo rated their experiences weaning so it could be incorpo at at before or right to reduce stress on tion time just right at vaccina y stressed and high risk cattle,one d weaning. On severel more cattle only require 80%. in Texas down by over smaller calves the mortality went again extreme high treatment, and but percent is phenomenal, This outcome even a 20-30 my opinion, but been impressive. risk calves in ty would have reduction in mortali

Vet’s Advice By Roy Lewis, DVM

cers are takingr ss, produ bette kind of succe wisely reinvest in y to tation that s, the adap and the opportunit ng in feed ration genetics. byproducts system quality gradi feedyard improve those from the of camera st way to tic and easie out-weights ve your Gene first The impro increased feed. and in turn the right bull for your r days on genetics, g with longe s, is buyin are very Score that s Merit said. goals, she several factorto this wonderful operation’s g “There are is starting there, lendin showing a graph we look at your bull important Quality part that Dykstra said “The first , starting with trend line,” rtment of Agriculture lot ation “A (see found years lick-Riley said. with your of U.S. Depa over the past 25 the low s criteria,” Retal alf producers are selection which was Grade trend ercial cow-c CAB.” Since 2006, grade, the industry of our comm g bulls to target Figure 1). y U.S. qualit Prime and g at findin in modern in Choice, ered time lookin increases ing for regist the At the same has seen e in are shopp for e, like CAB. cers declin look Choic y us simpl taneo premium I As produ logo is they can been a simul ra said. “Which Angus bulls, Brand™ logo. 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From nt,” you’re taking ident Kelli s Beef’s Paul that geme ge usly pres indus tonna AGI bull, obvio an area of not the mana impact of Prime ified Angu the market ready to with him a surplus huge and Cert t material to have a try wasn’t there was speak abou and how “He’s going the genetic tools for ervice indus iers had to lean on Dykstra the foods . it she said, quality beef and using and beef suppl Dykstra said signals for it from them in your herd purchase, for sales. n can prof essential.” continually ry sector cattleme selection is Martin, the groce industry to , and it ss for the s that more er and Holly Prime succe show of a Koch y tions h was unica enced -Fax surve By Sara ble pounds Angus Comm A recent Cattle herds are Angus-influ are improve availa rsations today. 2025 conve of cow producers March 17, should fuel a than 80% ise, those same of the time. may feel likew s bulls 70% alf business amounts and the cow-c choose Angu ASE “Those in these dollar t selling going to things DIATE RELE ted from FOR IMME , contact: ss all of these little insula thinking as much abou we all information communications e do we harne that we can take For more of as you’re not said. “But of cours these “So how e n, director of to ensur he dients? We ent her ingre sses,” recipi Holly Marti toget great carca ” 43 end up the of these cow herd, 816-383-51 advantage on quality.” do eventually build a great ngus.org mes based also try to hmartin@a beef dollar outco about can lick-Riley said. ess in the on to talk to higher men Retal of doing busin went work side cattle price iley r along ercial As the heifers and step to Retallick-R for comm investment in trends highe ding the market cers retain rtunities taking the industry As produ their is , understan become relevant oppo r cow herd, value on ultimately ic makeup has cattle prices build a bette g to capture gement, t their genet quality beef for higher and mana y chain. Durin more abou said. iums ics suppl signals for learn prem genet the of slice n’s trade ents of rtant, she to all segm try Conventio Genetics gaining a larger also impo Angus s. 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cal ial and techni offers financ volunt ary The WGCI partic ipate in while ranch ers to suppo rt for produ ctivity impro ve land consu mer By conser ving deman d and progra ms that out over beef vation goals. d to share. Do you geek got great news advan cing conser and their embed ded wetlan too, and I’ve t ands (Ann- Marie protec grassl resear ch? Me study ng operat ions Power of Meat ts on worki and grazin g nment al The recent positiv e insigh habita ts, cattle a positiv e enviro Analy tics) has meat took the Roerin k, 210 ecosys tems having ing habits . Fresh the way. Beef vital g consu mer shopp contri bution . with beef leadin , showi ng a top spot in 2024, billion D, $40 a whopp ing pound s D FOR THE HER purch ases hit and 4.5% more the “IF IT’S GOO in spend ing 9.7% increa se purch ases from THE BIRD” averag ed 54 g. IT’S GOOD FOR sold. Consu mers “who” is also shiftin last year. The to meat depar tment buted the most 28-43) contri er Millen nials (ages sold in 2024 vs. 2023. Young are units REDUCED SOIL Z, onal Gen the additi nials and EROSION includ ing Millen with more erosion and plates genera tions, their Reducing soil n, loadin g prevented the INCREASED what food item all about protei capturing runoff kilograms of meats . And guess beef outpac ed BIODIVERSIisTY release of 29,824 capable beef and other Groun d per year, enough that phosphourus to Protected habitat sales growt h? red best estimated acres of corn an compa the to up had billion to fertilize 13,494 of supporting acres of a golf 3 years. raking in $15.3 worrie d 8,194 pairs over annually or 18,664 strawb erries, And if you’re annually. erries. course strawb over, brush those $12 billion for atives taking altern holds n about protei 98% of house ch confir med aside. Her resear FT GRA BER RUN IMPROVED CLEAN buy real meat. LIND SAY CER COMMUNICATIONS CARBON CED RCES REDU PRODU DIRECTOR, WATER RESOU 40,216 DIOXIDE and restored

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prices last week. indicate lower higher cutout values noted slightly head Urner Barry d average prices was up 12,000 this week USDA weighte harvest last week on average. Earlier head fewer But, term over $1/cwt. Total beef cattle head, 6,000 ing the short prices, up just week at 578,000 drift higher, confirm past three years, from the prior continued to year. In the last prices from week ed has increas than the same with turnaround. ed cattle harvest with historical federally inspect This corresponds uptick, the June. of are on the middle develops. As Carcass quality trends out for the year March 1 through g trends top as grilling season marblin demand see number is to a beef are age 73%, increasing expectations s Day, there Choice percent of St. Patrick’ latest USDA Prime is in earnest. we’re just ahead this month. The demand begins ago, while USDA before spring below a year steers of weeks ahead 10.9% of fed just half a point a year ago at through most fractionally higher than d unchanged prices remaine higher. The and heifers. Spot fed cattle sparked values the trade Friday’s qualifying for the north at type carcasses of the week but d, d live prices in n The proportion of AngusYet as expecte the week feature souther for 2025. The ry in . summa t. dressed up and down higher within t. and $315/cw ting in a brand has been $200 to $202/cw has been trending grade trends, $197/cwt., culmina at ation y primaril CAB qualific to annual quality market traded $199.97/cwt. al patterns. Similar the annual high d average of find season to weighte tends 5-area nce rate nce 43% accepta in latest the brand’s accepta nt turnaround With the brand’s t in year. significa a highligh each made 17. Steer in March record, the latest Carcass weights of February a new all-time for the week ry. the week, rate marking confirmed data lb. decline on rounds out Februa d 949 lb., a 9 lb. Extreme production trends carcasses average to average 866 tors dropped 10 lb. while heifers the primary contribu ation were likely weights carcass cold and precipit heifer and . Combined steer to the decline lb. year to date. are down 37

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the components of “When we think about favor in a big way, demand that are in our how we’re going to supply conditions, and relevant, there’s no change, adjust and remain button,” Walenciak said. reason to hit the panic

in fed the market braced for a decline Over the past two years, nation’s cow the shrinking size of the cattle harvest, driven by harvest will project that the fed cattle herd. In 2025, analysts reductions 700,000 head, with further decline by 3%, or roughly anticipated in 2026. numbers in factors needed to increase “When we think about the of the main elements is profitability,” our total herd population, one Walenciak explained.

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engagement at Certified Angus Kara Lee, director of producer and Fertility,” a discussion Beef, presents “Marbling, Feed carcass traits. surrounding both maternal and JANUARY 12, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ION, CONTACT: FOR MORE INFORMAT OF COMMUNICATIONS HOLLY MARTIN, DIRECTOR 816-383-5143 G HMARTIN@ANGUS.OR

I focus on the big Where do I start? Should with endless options. walking up to a buffet cattleman feels like Sometimes being a one thing? Show, industry How do I focus on just National Western Stock picture or the details? Association at the 2025 progress. by the Colorado Angus to achieve forward sessions sponsored of balancing trait selection Through educational discussed the value (CAB), followed -ground cattlemen at Certified Angus Beef experts and boots-on-the engagement and of producer to Cattlemen on RFDTV, by Kara Lee, director off with a presentation Ochsner, host of Cattlemen Anton Hermes The session kicked of moderator Kevin of Stevenson Angus, The panel was comprised Ranch, Darrell Stevenson by a panel discussion. RL Ranch. of Montana Angus herd manager of Double including — David Brown e, and Oakley Kelley, industry perspectives representativ . But Global animal’s performance who is also an ABS to help measure an of Hermes Livestock and dollar indexes input should a suite of 30+ EPDs is the cow, and every Associationâ offers the nucleus of the herd The American Angus information? For Stevenson, when given such vast what’s top priority science the t. and art improvemen the advantage, the focus on her continuous and then we’ve got got to look the part, move these cattle farther those females have said. “Today, we can easier,” Stevenson “I believe first and foremost, makes things even enhanced EPDs that that out.” and the genomicallyof to know where to govern encouraged his approach before, we just need maximums, Kelley and faster than ever find optimums and particular EPDs to producers can use When asked how figure your setting long-term goals. said. “You need to finding a baseline before have a baseline,” Kelley ribeye, we have to quality high on years.” is really focusing and over how many “As somebody that far you want to proceed ScorecardSM out how fast and how and the Genetic Merit AngusLinkSM baseline and then figure BrandTM, like Targeting the Association programs their product. In addition to EPD indexes, marketing value of as a to capitalize on the because of their capabilities allow commercial cattlemen testing and these programs magnetized to genetic his customer-base tool. Stevenson remarked, ultimately as a profiting a tool, a culling tool and because it’s provided section tool, a scoring the AngusLink program, female program and for me, or replacement-type to the feeder calf marketing testing, whole-herd “Customers latch on said. “Start with genomic of opportunity,” Stevenson tremendous amount

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Sale Managed by T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. Chris Poley: 306-220-5006 Shane Michelson: 403-363-9973 Ben Wright: 519-374-3335 Levi Rimke: 204-851-4515

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Thank You

From the crew at Southland Cattle Co, to everyone who bid, bought, & attended our 2025 Bull Sale

SOUTHLAND SUGAR RAY 4M

RED SOUTHLAND YOUNGBLOOD 55M

SOUTHLAND DEADPOOL 27M

SOUTHLAND EASTWOOD 76M

Sold to Tullamore Angus, Zephyr, ON

Sold to Wilbar Cattle Co, Dundurn, SK

Sold to Ramrod Cattle Co, Medora, MB

LET’S GET IN TOUCH Shane & Lexi Cadieux

Shaunavon, Saskatchewan Email: scadieux@sasktel.net Shane’s Cell: 306-297-7781 Lexi’s Cell: 306-294-8877 Cole’s Cell: 306-294-8334 www.SouthlandCattle.com | Find us on Facebook!

Sold to Riversbend Farm, Eastend, SK

Future Sales We hold an annual bull sale each year on the first Sunday of March in Swift Current, SK - check out our website or follow us on Facebook for the latest updates!

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hat an amazing year in the livestock industry. Records were set one day to be broken the following day. Salvage stock has never brought such record prices, especially butcher bulls. Smiling faces have filled the sale barns throughout the country. Old timers will tell you that these levels are hard to believe and even bankers don’t mind a little shit on their soles. These are exciting times in the beef industry, newcomers are joining in the excitement as there is money in the livestock industry once more. For nearly the past decade, we predicted this inventory shortage and the spike in the market… so now what lies ahead? Predictions for 2025 point to establishing new records, restocking has barely started, and all classes of inventories will drop another 2 percent or greater. The heifers that have normally

gone on feed have been rerouted to the breeding pasture which will put pressure on feeder cattle which will spill on down to the processing plants and hence to the consumer who remains a loyal customer. Barring ill fate with the current political climate because of tariffs and inflation, there is a bright future in the year ahead. Two days ago, Canada held a general election with the same result as before a minority government. Of the parties running very little or nothing was mentioned or addressed about agriculture. They spoke of loyalty, unity, sovereignty and ignored the three main food producing provinces in our nation. Someone needs to show our new Prime Minister and his cabinet this small quote…. “There must be a synergy between technology and public policy. Agriculture can trigger job-led economic growth, provided it becomes intellectually Todays Angus Advantag e

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satisfying and economically rewarding. The future belongs to nations with grains not guns. If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right.” M.S. Swaminathan As this industry grows, one thing we have noticed, that there is a new generation of young men and women getting involved through 4-H, junior shows and jackpot shows. This boasts the future of the up-and-coming leaders of our nation. Over the next few months, achievement days are being held, and these young entrepreneurs will compete and sell their steers with their funds likely going to fund next year’s project or educational funding for some senior members. These events are opportunities for you to support the young men and women that will help build our industry and nation. It’s just giving a little back!

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SQUARE DEAL is a hidden gem in our lineup, offering the complete package of phenotype, performance, maternal traits and carcass. Backed by impressive ratios and elite dams, his first calf reports are tremendous! Study his EPDs closely and you will find SQUARE DEAL is the perfect sire for balanced traits and keeping you on the right track. CED BW WW YW DMI SC DOC Claw Angle PAP CEM Milk CW Marb RE Fat $M $W $F $G $B $C 6 .7 83 139 1.63 1.41 23 .33 .35 -.43 8 30 64 .95 .79 .049 97 85 107 66 174 323 .51 .79 .73 .55 .38 .58 .40 .35 .35 27 .33 .35 .46 .40 .41 .37 - - 55 40 10 20 85 20 30 4 4 20 50 25 20 20 30 85 2 4 30 25 20 10

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There is a lot of chatter about the quality of the SALUDA calves in weaning pens across the country. They are attractive with a great outline and design, offering added muscle and body. Few bulls offer the complete package of EPDs that SALUDA offers. He is double-digit for Calving Ease, yet ranks in the top 15% for WW and YW and offers great maternal and carcass predictions. He is as complete as they come! CED BW WW YW DMI SC DOC ClawAngle PAP CEM Milk CW Marb RE Fat $M $W $F $G $B $C 11 .4 78 135 1.17 1.71 17 .35 .34 -.85 12 26 67 1.19 .82 .003 91 76 119 81 200 350 .73 .91 .84 .78 .46 .78 .71 .72 .70 .34 .37 .38 .52 .47 .48 .43 - - - - - 20 30 20 25 55 10 60 10 3 15 15 50 15 10 30 35 4 15 15 10 10 3

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Talk about an all-around rockstar! RISEABOVE is the rare combination of traits that breeders have been searching for. Sired by 7AN607 STAGECOACH, the popular 14AN502 TAHOE son, and out of a full sister to Hoffman Thedford; RISEABOVE offers a pedigree stacked with greatness. From breed-leading data, style and power, this sire is the triple threat. CED BW WW YW DMI SC DOC ClawAngle PAP CEM Milk CW Marb RE Fat $M $W $F $G $B $C 10 2.2 96 150 1.37 1.05 23 .44 .31 2.99 7 25 73 .57 .73 .005 114 94 116 51 167 331 .65 .87 .73 .57 .37 .64 .38 .48 .34 .26 .31 .32 .45 .36 .37 .34 - - - - - 25 70 2 10 70 40 30 30 2 90 60 55 10 55 40 40 1 1 15 45 30 5

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MAKING SENSE O F S U P P LY, P R I C I N G , A N D

NAVIGATING

THE MARKET

by Briley Richard, freelance writer for Certified Angus Beef Amid anticipated shifts in cattle supply and evolving market dynamics, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) remains well-positioned to navigate the beef sales road ahead. At the recent CAB Foodservice Leaders Summit, Clint Walenciak, vice president of product services for CAB, addressed how producer profitability, strategic specification adjustments, and resilient demand will help stabilize the brand’s beef supply chain through herd size and pricing shifts in 2025 and beyond.

“When we think about the components of demand that are in our favor in a big way, supply conditions, and how we’re going to change, adjust and remain relevant, there’s no reason to hit the panic button,” Walenciak said. Over the past two years, the market braced for a decline in fed cattle harvest, driven by the shrinking size of the nation’s cow herd. In 2025, analysts project that the fed cattle harvest will decline by 3%, or roughly 700,000 head, with further reductions anticipated in 2026. “When we think about the factors needed to increase numbers in our total herd population, one of the main elements is profitability,” Walenciak explained.

Awaiting the anticipated increase in cow herd numbers, Walenciak predicted a 4%, or approximately 250,000 head, reduction in the availability of CAB® carcasses this year. The recent shift in the ribeye area specification, from 10- to 16-square inches to 10- to 17-square inches, offers an opportunity to close the supply—and profitability—gap and further increase CAB relevance. “Not just maintaining relevance to the box, or relevance to a restaurant, end user and so forth,” Walenciak said, “but relevance all the way up the supply chain to the feeders and the cow-calf operations that raise the high-quality fed cattle that qualify for the brand.”

Figure 1 The reduction in cow harvest that developed in 2024 represents the first positive step towards herd rebuilding and ultimately increasing beef supplies.

The reduction in cow harvest that developed in 2024 represents the first positive step towards herd rebuilding and ultimately increasing beef supplies.

Markets continue to trend toward a philosophy of more carcass pounds, more product, more profit. As carcass weights have increased, they have simultaneously caused the carcass quality to trend up as well. Despite carcass specifications still in play, the net effect proves beneficial. “The positive side of that is as we feed cattle longer, they tend to grade better,” he said. “These heavier cattle mean more pounds of meat going out into the market.”

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1 Each year hot carcass weights are heavier, which means more pounds of beef are going out into the market despite smaller fed cattle numbers. 2 While the current cattle supply dynamics offer challenges for multiple segments of the beef supply chain, Clint Walenciak shared optimism with CAB partners for the demand of high-quality, premium beef.

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Potential supply impacts stem from packer procurement prices relative to their earning potential. Their business management decisions directly influence the volume of cattle processed. “It’s a pure result of packers trying to manage their business as opposed to the fundamental number of cattle,” Walenciak said. “That’s something we’re going to have to be prepared for as much as anything else: what those production hours and production volumes at the packing plant will look like over the next couple of years.”

Since 2020, the premium spread between CAB® and USDA Choice steadily increased to $19 per hundredweight. All while boxed beef cutout values for CAB are nearing $3.50. This growth signals the steady demand to sell more CAB®, sell it at a higher price, or even, a combination of the two.

“Demand is extremely stable and it’s exciting to see it hold where it’s at, even as we come out of 2024 and think about what 2025 holds for us,” Walenciak said optimistically.

Contact: Lindsay Graber Runft Director, Producer Communications, 785-614-2861 Certified Angus Beef LLC, LRunft@certifiedangusbeef.com

Figure 2 According to CattleFax and USDA data, the spread between fed steer and boxed beef prices is likely to likely to see significant compression over the next two years

According to CattleFax and USDA data, the spread between fed steer and boxed beef prices is likely to compress over the next two years.

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Dr. Kajal Latimer provided some updates and preliminary results from the project

RDAR Board Chair, Dr. Chalack, welcomed producers to the day

Caylee Dorval provided information about Herdtrax/AngusWORKS/Hereford X

Dr. Troy Drake had some insight on using data for improved management

Calvin Rooke shared how he is using data for genetic improvement in his operation

RDAR supported Heifer Select Research and Development Project Producer Information Day On January 29, the Canadian Angus Association along with the Canadian Hereford Association hosted a producer information day for commercial producers that are participating in the Heifer Select Research & Development project. This project focuses on using data and genomics to make decisions for replacement heifer selection in the commercial herd. Financial support for the Heifer Select project is distributed by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), with funding from the governments of Canada and Alberta through the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

Shayelyn Scott demonstrated best practices for DNA sampling

It was a succesful day of learning and collaboration and we thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to attend.

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CAB Market Updates

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Total beef cattle harvest last week was up 12,000 head from the prior week at 578,000 head, 6,000 head fewer than the same week last year. In the past three years, federally inspected cattle harvest has increased from March 1 through the middle of June. This corresponds with increasing beef demand as grilling season develops. As we’re just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, there are a number of weeks ahead before spring demand begins in earnest. Spot fed cattle prices remained unchanged through most of the week but Friday’s trade sparked values higher. The summary for the week featured live prices in the north at $200 to $202/cwt. and $315/cwt. dressed. The southern market traded primarily at $197/cwt., culminating in a 5-area weighted average of $199.97/cwt. Carcass weights made a significant turnaround in latest confirmed data for the week of February 17. Steer carcasses averaged 949 lb., a 9 lb. decline on the week, while heifers dropped 10 lb. to average 866 lb. Extreme cold and precipitation were likely the primary contributors to the decline. Combined steer and heifer carcass weights are down 37 lb. year to date.

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Urner Barry cutout values indicate lower prices last week. But, USDA weighted average prices noted slightly higher prices, up just over $1/cwt. on average. Earlier this week prices continued to drift higher, confirming the short term turnaround.

Carcass quality trends are on the uptick, with historical expectations to see marbling trends top out for the year this month. The latest USDA Choice percentage is 73%, just half a point below a year ago, while USDA Prime is fractionally higher than a year ago at 10.9% of fed steers and heifers. The proportion of Angus-type carcasses qualifying for the brand has been up and down in 2025. Yet as expected, CAB qualification has been trending higher within seasonal patterns. Similar to annual quality grade trends, the brand’s acceptance rate tends to find the annual high in March each year. With the brand’s 43% acceptance rate marking a new all-time record, the latest highlight in production trends rounds out February.

Chuck and Round Cutout Contribution When we talk about highly marbled Certified Angus Beef ® brand beef cuts, we typically think ribeyes, tenderloins and strip steaks. These are among a class of beef cuts that enjoy the limelight and capture tremendous consumer demand. As well, these cuts enjoy the largest premium markups of any subprimal from USDA Select up through USDA Choice, Premium Choice CAB® and CAB® Prime.

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In the past two years the chuck and round carcass primals have edged their way upward relative to their contribution to total carcass value. One of the primary reasons for this is the decline in domestic supply of lean grinding beef from cull cows. In 2022, U.S. cow harvest reached a peak for the cycle as drought pushed producers to send cows to town in volume. The culling trend continued and the declining cow inventory pulled total weekly cow slaughter 21% smaller in 2024 than that of 2022. This was one major factor pushing 90% lean grinding beef prices up 26.5% over the two-year period. In 2024, average wholesale and retail beef prices saw net increases across all quality grade and brand classes. Yet the contribution to total carcass value from each of the primals shifted around the carcass in response to tighter lean ground beef supplies. That condition remains a factor in the current market as chuck shoulder clods and round knuckles, for instance, show continued price strength.

Weighted % of Total Carcass Value

Primal Contributions to CAB Cutout

In the fed cattle supply this is not just a phenomenon reserved for the leaner, USDA Select grade carcasses. The 2024 Certified Angus Beef ® brand cutout trend featured the loin primal contributing 27.8% of the total carcass value, slightly less than the 29.5% contribution in 2023. The rib primal similarly pulled back from 19.1% in 2023 to 18.2% of value contribution last year. Picking up the slack in 2024, the CAB chuck primal contribution increased to 24.9% of total value, a 1.7 point increase. The CAB round primal increased nearly the same as the chuck, up 1.4 points to average 18.4% of total carcass value last year. This trend is not necessarily an indication of poor middle meat demand, rather it’s a reflection of a slight uptick in demand for end meats that are lean enough to be used as substitutions for grinders. These shifts aren’t expected to be permanent but are more likely to remain in place as long as domestic cow harvest remains historically low. Carcass premiums garnered through the Certified Angus Beef ® brand continue to extend their reach across the entire carcass. The premium derived from the CAB chuck moved up to $13.52/cwt. above USDA Choice in 2024, a $3.86/cwt. increase in two years. The CAB round premium was $9.01/cwt. over Choice last year, $1.46/cwt. higher than the prior year but similar to the spread observed in 2022. Comparatively, the Choice-Select price spread for the chuck was $2.44/cwt in 2024. with the price spread for the round primal at $2.57/cwt.

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The 2025 National Convention will be co-hosted by the Manitoba Angus Association at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, MB To register, go to: cdnangus.ca/national-convention or for updates follow the MAA’s and CAA’s Facebook page.

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Foundation Legacy Scholarship | Deadline: January 5 Three awards totalling $10,000 will be presented to Canadian Junior Angus members recognizing overall academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and industry knowledge. Awards in the amounts of $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 will be presented.

Dick Turner Memorial Award | Deadline: May 15 The Dick Turner Memorial Award was established after the passing of legendary Angus icon Dick Turner. During his lifetime, Dick committed 55 years of his career to livestock publishing and successfully promoted and advertised the Angus breed specifically through the Canadian Aberdeen Angus News magazine. One $1,000 scholarship is presented annually.

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Junior Angus Stockman of the Year Nominations due April 15 The Junior Angus Stockman of the Year award recognizes outstanding young cattlemen who are constantly growing their capacity by actively working with their Angus cattle, promoting their operation and cattle to the public, growing their knowledge of nutrition, genetics and breeding, and producing/selling quality Angus cattle. Five finalists will be selected from the nominations and will each receive $250. The winner will receive a $5,000 bursary to be used for genetics, cattle supplies/equipment, and/or training, along with travel assistance to attend Showdown. Outstanding Young Angus Breeder Nominations due April 15 The Outstanding Young Angus Breeder award was developed to recognize an Angus breeder between the ages of 22 and 30 who has demonstrated a desire to stay involved in the Angus business based on their involvement within the breed up to this point in his/her career. The winner will receive $5,000. Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador Applications due April 30 The Junior Ambassador acts as a role model for youth and represents members of the Canadian Angus Association. It is an opportunity to network with leaders in the agriculture industry and learn from them. Five finalists are selected from the applications and they each receive a $1,000 scholarship and a finalist buckle as well as assistance to attend Convention where they will compete for the Ambassador title. Ambassadors have the opportunity to attend at least one international event and various major agricultural events in Canada.

Canadian Junior Angus Scholarships | Deadline: June 15 A total of three scholarships will be awarded in the amounts of $3,500, $2,500, and $1,500.

Brian Good Memorial Scholarship | Deadline: October 15 The Brian Good Memorial Scholarship was established after the passing of Brian Good, “Mr. Angus”. Brian was the commercial connection in the Angus industry for more than 20 years and believed strongly in supporting our youth. Two awards totalling $5,000 ($3,000 for first and $2,000 for second) will be presented to a post-secondary student recognizing overall livestock industry commitment, community involvement and leadership activities.

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GOAL Travel Bursaries | Deadline: January 1 Bursaries of up to $1000 will be awarded to deserving CJA members from anywhere in Canada. Bursaries must be used within the same year awarded to help offset travel and registration costs for attending the GOAL Conference. U.S. Exchange Program | Deadline: May 10 Canadian Junior Angus members have the opportunity to attend the Junior Red Angus Youth Expo and the National Junior Angus LEAD Conference each summer, and in return members of the JRA and NJAA attend Showdown or GOAL. Showdown Travel & Trucking Bursaries Deadline: May 25 & June 1 Bursaries of up to $750 will be awarded to six deserving CJA members from anywhere in Canada. Bursaries must be used within the same year awarded to help offset travel costs for attending Showdown. Trucking assistance is also available for those who travel over 1,000 km one way. Connecting Food and Farm Bursary The Connecting Food and Farm Travel Bursary was developed to encourage urban or non-livestock youth to attend one of our events with a current member to learn about the industry. Examples of events may include but are not limited to GOAL Conference, the Canadian Angus National Convention or livestock shows. Self-Directed National or International Travel Bursaries The Self-Directed National or International Travel Bursaries were developed to assist young Angus breeders with financial travel assistance for conferences or events related to the beef cattle industry. For members aged 18–30.

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“Ferappease” may be a fit in Your Purebred or Commercial Operation

Vet’s Advice

There is a new product on the market, which could have multiple uses on your cattle herd. I’ll go over the description of this product and I know a bunch have heard it and have tried it so your opinion weights in on this article. It is based on a bovine appeasing substance which when poured on two places in cattle has a calming type of response decreasing stress and the negative things it causes. The product is supposed to have effects for up to 14 days, which means in many situations on the farm it may last over two stressful events. It works as a sort of pheromone effect being breathed in for the amount applied above the muzzle and gets absorbed into the glandular are from behind the poll. It is really a combination of fatty acids, which can be synthetically derived so production is not too limited, and supply hopefully will be readily available. It is not a prescription product and because it is like a nutraceutical has passed whatever licensing is needed in Canada.

In the feedlot, health parameters were improved and weight gain was better and stayed that way. Around calving I see its usage on any assisted cow to settle her down and allow for more milk let down. Plus, the ferappease should carry on making the bonding experience better. We all know how good maternal mothers can get possessive but if this settles them just a bit over a 14-day period it will improve the interaction towards people working with them. I am hoping, going forward, there will be a little more research focusing on the ways we raise cattle in Canada. Such as, will it decrease antimicrobial usage and when purebred breeders get bull pens ready, it would be a good time to apply this just before semen checking and would that improve results or make it a lot easier to test them. For any bulls needing to retest, the ferappease would still be on board and not needing a reapplication are examples where I see trying it.

By Roy Lewis, DVM

It comes in either 300 ml or 1000 ml bottles and with the total dose for animals just over 400 pounds and up being 10 ml, a bottle will do 30 or 100 head. As a still practicing practitioner I see this product as a real benefit in many ways that I will list. The good news here is this sort of calming effect you should visibly see with Time will tell but further studies have been completed your cattle so you all can be the judge on how it works. in other countries looking at an improvement in slaughter weight, yield and a decrease in dark cutters. Ask your herd veterinarian what they think, or what The cost of this is roughly 3.5 to 4 dollars a head, their experiences are and if they don’t know they can so not cost prohibitive. I would suggest having some find out. With it not being prescription it is distributed in chute side to see how it works on the more nervous or Canada by Kane veterinary supplies so is then readily aggressive mothers at calving. Perhaps we will need available at all veterinary clinics but also participating less antimicrobials in the feedlot or after long transport. feed mills farm stores UFA Peavey Marts and similar All of these are good news subjects and time will tell how many of these the product will live up to or where venues across Canada. additional uses will be found. There has been a bunch of trials primarily in the US out of Texas A & M University but also a large trial in Brazil Proceed cautiously, try it on a few and see the results for yourself. I prefer the smaller applicator and it comes in a large feedlot. out in a line. Applicators need to be purchased but If one thinks about what this product does, then any they are pretty robust and should last for years. I am improvement in stress reduction should lead to a really hoping this improves many outcomes on the farm positive thing for the cattle and a positive thing for the and there are less antimicrobials used and more beef people handling and transporting them. essentially produced with less grading losses such as dark cutters. Most times when products have enough Talk to fellow producers who have used it and assess positive research with statistical significance they don’t their experiences with it. Developed, I believe, initially disappoint. to reduce stress at weaning so it could be incorporated right at vaccination time just before or right at weaning. On severely stressed and high risk cattle, on smaller calves in Texas more cattle only required one treatment, and the mortality went down by over 80%. This outcome is phenomenal, but again extreme high risk calves in my opinion, but even a 20-30 percent reduction in mortality would have been impressive. Todays Angus Advantag e

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In cattle production any painful procedure such as branding, castration, dehorning, long transport, weaning as mentioned and mixing of cattle either as purebred bulls or heifers to get ready for breeding, ferappease may have a place.

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byproducts in feed rations, the adaptation of camera system quality grading and increased out-weights from the feedyard with longer days on feed.

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AGI president Kelli Retallick-Riley and Certified Angus Beef’s Paul Dykstra speak about the market signals for quality beef and how cattlemen can profit from them. By Sarah Kocher and Holly Martin, Angus Communications March 17, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Holly Martin, director of communications 816-383-5143 hmartin@angus.org As the price of doing business in the beef industry trends higher alongside higher cattle prices, understanding the market signals for quality beef has become relevant to all segments of the supply chain. During the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention’s trade show in San Antonio, Texas, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®) President Kelli Retallick-Riley and Certified Angus Beef’s (CAB) Paul Dykstra discussed how recognizing these market signals and using genetic tools can open doors to greater profitability for cattlemen. Dykstra summarized what market signals are telling cattlemen based on demand. The National Beef Quality Audit, funded by the Beef Checkoff program, was one such source he spent time applying to real-world data. Although several years away from the next National Beef Quality Audit, Dykstra said some of the quality targets for the next audit are already being met or are on pace to be hit.

“There are several factors that are very important there, lending to this wonderful trend line,” Dykstra said showing a graph of U.S. Department of Agriculture Quality Grade trends over the past 25 years (see Figure 1). Since 2006, which was the low in modern U.S. quality grade, the industry has seen increases in Choice, Prime and premium Choice, like CAB. At the same time there has been a simultaneous decline in USDA Select grade, Dykstra said. “Which I think is key, and we need not forget about that important feature of this quality grade improvement.” Dykstra said he thinks the Prime supply growth deserves further conversation as an area of industry focus. From 2018-2020, there was a surplus of Prime tonnage that the foodservice industry wasn’t ready to purchase, and beef suppliers had to lean on the grocery sector for sales. Dykstra said it was a success for the industry to continually improve available pounds of Prime, and it should fuel conversations today. “Those in the cow-calf business may feel a little insulated from these dollar amounts as you’re not thinking as much about selling carcasses,” he said. “But of course we all do eventually end up the recipient of these dollar outcomes based on quality.” Retallick-Riley went on to talk about opportunities for commercial cattlemen to capture value on their investment in genetics and management, ultimately gaining a larger slice of premiums for higher quality grades. Previously differentiating higher-quality feeder cattle in the market has been a steep challenge for commercial cattlemen. “In most cases, the feedyard’s picking up those premiums, or maybe even the packers, but some of those premiums aren’t necessarily being driven back into the cowcalf producer’s pockets,” Retallick-Riley said.

“In 2024 we’ve already surpassed the goal for percent Prime,” he said.

“That’s where AngusLink comes in,” she continued. “This is a way that we’re using $Values to add value to commercial feeder calves based on the genetic investment you’re making.” AngusLink’s Genetic Merit Scorecard includes a beef score, feedlot score and grid score directly tied to $Values.

Dykstra said the reasons for progress in quality grade trends as an industry can be traced back to several areas like genetic progress, the inclusion of distillers’

And it’s working, Retallick-Riley said. With growing enrollments in fiscal year 2024, premiums of nearly $30 million were returned to the cow-calf producer. With Todays Angus Advantag e

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that kind of success, producers are taking the opportunity to wisely reinvest in better genetics. The first and easiest way to improve those genetics, and in turn improve your Genetic Merit Scores, is buying the right bull for your operation’s goals, she said. “The first part that we look at is starting with your foundation, starting with your bull selection criteria,” Retallick-Riley said. “A lot of our commercial cow-calf producers are looking at finding bulls to target CAB.” As producers are shopping for registered Angus bulls, they can simply look for the Targeting the Brand™ logo. That logo is a selection tool for producers aiming for groups of fed cattle to hit 50% CAB or above. Angus cattle must meet a 0.65 MARB EPD and $55 grid value ($G). “When you guys go home and you take that bull, obviously you’re taking the genetic material with him not the management,” she said, “He’s going to have a huge impact in your herd and using the genetic tools for selection is essential.” A recent Cattle-Fax survey shows that more than 80% of cow herds are Angus-influenced and likewise, those same producers are going to choose Angus bulls 70% of the time. “So how do we harness all of these things together to ensure that we can take advantage of these great ingredients? We can also try to build a great cow herd,” Retallick-Riley said. As producers retain heifers and work to build a better cow herd, taking the step to learn more about their genetic makeup is also important, she said. “One of the best things about the Angus breed is that we have a lot of diversity,” she said. “We have those high-terminal carcass quality genetics, but we also have cattle that obviously have to go back into the herd to have a maternal impact.” Genomic testing can help. Individually testing Angus-based commercial females with GeneMax Advantage gives cattlemen tools that tie directly to the American Angus Association database. “That’s important because the more phenotypes that we have behind those genomic predictions, the higher accuracy they are, the Angus database has millions of phenotypes,” she said.

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Paul Dykstra presents during a Learning Lounge session at the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. GeneMax also gives producers results that include the same Angus $Values you find on registered Angus bulls and in the AngusLink calculations, tying the entire commercial pathway together. Retallick-Riley noted commercial cattlemen are finding that helpful. “It’s making our bull selections a lot clearer,” she said. “One of the enhancements on GeneMax Advantage is now that we have Angus $Values—that beef value and grid value we just talked about—to target those Certified Angus Beef premiums. You can directly compare your commercial cow herd to your registered Angus

bull that you want to go out there and buy from your seedstock bull supplier.” Producers can see where their cowherd needs improvement and easily look for a bull that will help them improve.

brand standards, and through our licensed packing partners.” Dykstra points out the marbling distribution of those that did not qualify: approximately 10 percent were within 30 points of making into the Certified Angus Beef ® brand (See Figure 2.)

Ultimately, the goal is putting more dollars in a producer’s pocket, Dykstra said.

“So that tells me there’s opportunity,” he said.

In 2024, more than two million carcasses were Angus-type and eligible for CAB, had they met all 10 specifications for the brand.

With the different breeding decisions, “we can push a large number of animals across the line. So the opportunity is there to capture premiums that we’re not capturing today.”

“Today about 37% of black-hided animals are making it into our brand, based on the

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ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association® is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 21,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by more than 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers. For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.angus.org. Todays Angus Advantag e

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GOOD NEWS BEEF

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Do you geek out over beef demand and consumer research? Me too, and I’ve got great news to share. The recent Power of Meat study (Ann-Marie Roerink, 210 Analytics) has positive insights on consumer shopping habits. Fresh meat took the top spot in 2024, with beef leading the way. Beef purchases hit a whopping $40 billion, showing a 9.7% increase in spending and 4.5% more pounds sold. Consumers averaged 54 purchases from the meat department last year. The “who” is also shifting. Millennials (ages 28-43) contributed the most to the additional units sold in 2024 vs. 2023. Younger generations, including Millennials and Gen Z, are all about protein, loading their plates with more beef and other meats. And guess what food item had the best sales growth? Ground beef outpaced strawberries, raking in $15.3 billion compared to $12 billion for strawberries. And if you’re worried about protein alternatives taking over, brush those aside. Her research confirmed 98% of households buy real meat.

The WGCI offers financial and technical support for ranchers to participate in voluntary programs that improve land productivity while advancing conservation goals. By conserving working grasslands and their embedded wetland habitats, cattle and grazing operations protect vital ecosystems having a positive environmental contribution.

“IF IT’S GOOD FOR THE HERD, IT’S GOOD FOR THE BIRD”

INCREASED BIODIVERSITY

Protected habitat that is capable of supporting up to an estimated 8,194 pairs over 3 years.

REDUCED SOIL EROSION

Reducing soil erosion and capturing runoff prevented the release of 29,824 kilograms of phosphourus per year, enough to fertilize 13,494 acres of corn annually or 18,664 acres of a golf course annually.

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W H AT ’ S S I Z Z L I N ’ AT C E RT I F I E D A N G U S BEEF From soil to steak, environmental stewardship and raising high-quality beef go hand in hand for sustainable beef production. Through the Working Grasslands Conservation Initiative (WGCI), a collaboration between Certified Angus Beef and Ducks Unlimited, we are helping support and preserve the vital ecosystems of the Northern Great Plains.

REDUCED CARBON DIOXIDE

Prevented the emissions of 235,375 mteCO2e per year and sequestered 5,938mtCO2e per year. This is equivalent to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by 41,313 passenger cars in a year.

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AIDED FAMILY FARMERS

IMPROVED CLEAN WATER RESOURCES

Protected and restored 40,216 acre-feet of annual water storage from drainage. This is equivalent to 19,822 Olympic swimming pools of water storage every year.

ENHANCED CONSERVATION

In partnership with Ducks Unlimited and numerous other organizations, Certified Angus Beef helped support the protection, restoration and enhancement of 510,802 acres of wetland, grassland, and cropland in the Prairie Pothole Region

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The Canadian Angus Foundation functions to preserve and expand the Angus breed for future generations through education, youth development, scientific and market research, and historical preservation and restoration. The Canadian Angus Foundation was incorporated in 1993 and is the charitable arm of the Canadian Angus Association. The vision of Building the Legacy is to allow the Foundation to build monetary resources. The Foundation uses its funds to provide opportunities for our youth, young breeders and membership to grow in the areas of leadership, marketing, networking, animal husbandry, genetic improvement and to learn about developing tools to enhance Angus production. The vision also includes the importance of preserving Angus history. By fostering these areas we can ensure our Angus history is not lost and will keep Angus as the breed of choice for the commercial beef sector and end users for years to come. Because of generous donors, we can support initiatives, scholarships, travel bursaries and learning opportunities. Through benevolent donations of livestock, semen, embryos, items and experiences, as well as the purchasing of the auction offerings, the Foundation is able to put together a great suite of opportunities for our Angus membership. Please join us! If you are interested in making a donation to the Building the Legacy sale, the Canadian Angus Foundation, or would like more information, please contact: Belinda Wagner, Canadian Angus Foundation Executive Director • bwagner@cdnangus.ca • (306) 537-1518

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Rocky View County, AB — The nineteenth Canadian Junior Angus $14,000 in Scholarships and Prizes Awarded at CJA GOAL 2025 Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Conference was held over Lexi Dietrich is finishing a second diploma in Agribusiness in the $14,000 in Scholarships and Prizes Awarded at 2025 Canadian Junior Angus GOAL Conference the weekend in Saskatoon, SK. A total of $14,000 in prizes were awarded Marketing Field at Lakeland College. She hopes to dive into the graphic to five finalists in the Canadian Angus Foundation Legacy Scholarship design aspect of the cattle industry from her family farm in Forestburg, program who shared $11,000 and a $3,000 heifer voucher prize was AB. She is serving February as secretary 18, on the Canadian Junior Angus board and is 2025: For Immediate Release awarded to one lucky attendee randomly selected from the 80 youth in vice president of the Alberta Junior Angus Association. attendance. Rocky View County, AB — The nineteenth Canadian Junior Angus Guiding Outstanding Angus Leaders (GOAL) Lane Steen is in his last year of high school at the Hanley Composite School over the weekend inLexi Saskatoon, A total of $14,000 in prizes were representative awarded to council. five He has Reegan Conference Frey placed firstwas andheld received a $5,000 scholarship. Dietrich SK. where he serves as a member of the student placed second received a $3,000 scholarship. PlacingLegacy third and been an active member the Hanley 4-H Beef cluba member the last finalistsand in the Canadian Angus Foundation Scholarship program whoof shared $11,000 and $3,000 for heifer receivingvoucher a $2,000 prize scholarship is Lane Steen. Ava Loveridge and Hanna 10 years, holding executive positions along the way. Lane is proud to be was awarded to one lucky attendee randomly selected from the 80 youth in attendance. Fitchett each received $500 as runners-up in the competition. the first international board member of the North American Junior Red Angus Association. He is going to be pursuing an agricultural engineering Reegan Frey placed and$11,000 received a $5,000 scholarship. Lexiafter Dietrich placed second and received a $3,000 The Legacy Scholarship programfirst awards in prizes to Canadian program graduation. Junior Angus members recognizing overall academic achievement, scholarship. Placing third and receiving a $2,000 scholarship is Lane Steen. Ava Loveridge and Hanna Fitchett leadership andreceived community$500 involvement, and industry knowledge. The top Hanna Fitchett is in her second year of her Agribusiness diploma at each as runners-up in the competition. five applicants attend the GOAL conference for an interview and panel Lakeland College, taking the financial stream. When she completes her discussion and the scholarships are awarded during the conference. degree, she will pursue a career as an agriculture commercial banker. The Legacy Scholarship program awards $11,000 in prizes to Canadian recognizing Hanna has held theJunior role of Angus secretarymembers and vice president of the BC Junior In addition to theacademic scholarships,achievement, Bella Davidson ofleadership Dobbinton, Ontario won Angus Association and willindustry be joiningknowledge. the CanadianThe Junior Angus overall and community involvement, and top five board a $3,000applicants heifer voucher. All attendees had their names entered intointerview a draw starting in Julydiscussion 2025. attend the GOAL conference for an and panel and the scholarships are awarded and her name was selected. She will use the funds toward the purchase of during the conference. an Angus female this year. Ava Loveridge of Melville, Saskatchewan is in her final year of high school at Melville Comprehensive School, where she has remained on the honour Lexi Dietrich is finishing a second diploma in Agribusiness in the Marketing Field at Lakeland College. She hopes In addition the scholarships, Bella Davidson of Ontario wonsince a $3,000 voucher.she All isattendees Highlights from presentations on farm Financial Factors foris serving roll with distinction 2020. heifer After graduating, planning on to dive into the graphic design GOAL aspectto of included the cattle industry from her family in Forestburg, AB. Dobbinton, She as secretary on the Canadian Junior Angus board and is vice president of the Alberta Junior Associate, Angus Association.attending the University of Saskatchewan to work towards a bachelor’s Cow-Calf Management by Kathy Larson, Professional Research had their names entered into a draw and her name was selected. She will use the funds toward the purchase of College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University Saskatchewan; degree in elementary education. Ava is a director on the Saskatchewan Lane Steen is in hisan last Angus year of highfemale school at the Hanley Composite School whereof he serves as a member of the this year. Pasture to Platform: The Power ofof Storytelling by club Shane Roger, Junior Angus board. studentFrom representative council. He has been an active member the Hanley 4-H Beef member for the last 10 years, holding executive positions along the way. Lane is proud to beImportance the first international board member of Canada Marketing Manager at Alltech; The of Youth in the North American Junior Red Angus Association. He is going to be pursuing an agricultural engineering Highlights from GOAL included presentations on Financial Factors Management by Kathy Larson, Today’s Cattle Business by Levi Hurlburt; The Bovigen Story by Garner About GOALfor andCow-Calf CJA program after graduation. DeobaldProfessional and Growing Through It by Brett Gardiner. The of final morning and The GOAL ConferenceUniversity promotes leadership skills within the Angus breed. Research Associate, College Agriculture Bioresources, of Saskatchewan; From Hanna Fitchett is in her of her Agribusiness at Lakeland taking theby financial wrapped upsecond withyear presentations on diploma Storytelling in College, Agriculture Jean stream. Junior members from all over the country attend this three-day event held Pasture toshePlatform: TheasPower of Storytelling Shane When she completes her degree, will pursue a career an agriculture commercial banker.by Hanna has heldRoger, Canada Marketing Manager at Alltech; The Clavelle, Magpie Group and Celebrating 25 years of CJA by Tracey Willms, in a different Canadian location each year. During the event, Juniors hear the role of secretary and vice president of the BC Junior Angus Association and will be joining the Canadian Importance of Youth in Today’s Cattle Business by Levi Hurlburt; The recognized Bovigen Story by participate Garner Deobald and designed founding Coordinator from nationally speakers, in workshops Junior Angus board starting in July 2025.of the CJA. GOAL participants also received Through by BrettofGardiner. finalprior morning up with presentations on Storytelling in activities, etiquetteGrowing training from CrystalItMacleod RSVP EventThe Design to towrapped improve their leadership skills, get involved in teamwork Ava Loveridge of Melville, Saskatchewan is in her final year of high school at Melville Comprehensive School, the formal dinner banquet and an entertaining Hypnotist show on Sunday and develop beef and industry knowledge. Participants are also given the Agriculture byrollJean Clavelle, Group she and Celebrating 25 years of CJA by Tracey Willms, founding where she has remained on the honour with distinction sinceMagpie 2020. After graduating, is planning on night by Terry Knodel of TKO Hypnosis. opportunity to network and socialize with fellow Junior Angus members. attending the University of Saskatchewan to work towards a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Ava is a Coordinator of the CJA. GOAL participants also received etiquette training from Crystal Macleod of RSVP Event director on the Saskatchewan Junior Angus board. Canadian Junior Angus is a group of Angus enthusiasts under the age of Design prior to the formal dinner banquet and an entertaining on Sunday night by Terry organized Knodel by About the Scholarship Recipients 21. GOALHypnotist is an annualshow networking and interactive function About GOAL and CJA ofFrey TKO Hypnosis. Reegan completed her within Agribusiness Diploma at Assiniboine The GOAL Conference promotes leadership skills the Angus breed. Junior members from all over the the Canadian Junior Angus board. It rotates throughout the country every countryCommunity attend this three-day event held in a different locationpursuing each year. During the event, of JuniorsFebruary. College in 2023 and Canadian is currently a Bachelor hear from nationally speakers, participate in workshops to improve their leadership skills, Science in recognized Agriculture – Animal Science at the designed University of Saskatchewan. get involved in teamwork activities, and develop beef and industry knowledge. Participants are also given the She tohopes toand pursue a career as Junior an embryologist upon graduation. Reegan opportunity network socialize with fellow Angus members. theofScholarship has beenAbout a member 4-H since theRecipients age of 6 and has held the positions Canadian Angus is and a group of Angus enthusiasts under theAgribusiness age of 21. GOALClub. is anDiploma annual networking and Reegan Frey completed her Community College in 2023 and is currently ofJunior President Treasurer in the Alameda 4-H Beef Reegan isata Assiniboine interactive function organized by the Canadian Junior Angus board. It rotates throughout the country every director and past president on the Saskatchewan Junior Angus board. pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan. She hopes to February.

pursue a career as an embryologist upon graduation. Reegan has been a member of 4-H since the age of 6 and has held the positions of President and Treasurer in the Alameda 4-H Beef Club. Reegan is a director and past president on the Saskatchewan Junior Angus board.

$14,000 in Scholarships and Prizes Awarded at CJA GOAL 2025 Page 1 of 3 Legacy Scholarship finalists, left to right: Runner-up Ava Loveridge, first-place recipient Reegan Frey, runner-up Hanna Fitchett, Rob Garner, Canadian Angus Foundation board member; third-place recipient Lane Steen, Belinda Wagner, Canadian Junior Angus Coordinator; Bella Davidson, heifer voucher recipient; Macy Liebreich, Canadian Angus Foundation board member second-place recipient Lexi Dietrich; Macy Liebreich, Canadian Angus Foundation board member; Belinda Wagner, Canadian Junior Angus Coordinator Todays Angus Advantag e 38 $14,000 in Scholarships and Prizes Awarded at CJA GOAL 2025 Page 2 of 3

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A CATTLEMEN’S BALANCING ACT CATTLEMEN DISCUSS THE ART OF SELECTING TRAITS FOR PROGRESS IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL HERDS

Kara Lee, director of producer engagement at Certified Angus Beef, presents “Marbling, Feed and Fertility,” a discussion surrounding both maternal and carcass traits. JANUARY 12, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: HOLLY MARTIN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 816-383-5143 HMARTIN@ANGUS.ORG Sometimes being a cattleman feels like walking up to a buffet with endless options. Where do I start? Should I focus on the big picture or the details? How do I focus on just one thing? Through educational sessions sponsored by the Colorado Angus Association at the 2025 National Western Stock Show, industry experts and boots-on-the-ground cattlemen discussed the value of balancing trait selection to achieve forward progress. The session kicked off with a presentation by Kara Lee, director of producer engagement at Certified Angus Beef (CAB), followed by a panel discussion. The panel was comprised of moderator Kevin Ochsner, host of Cattlemen to Cattlemen on RFDTV, and industry perspectives including — David Brown of Montana Angus Ranch, Darrell Stevenson of Stevenson Angus, Anton Hermes of Hermes Livestock who is also an ABS Global representative, and Oakley Kelley, herd manager of Double RL Ranch. The American Angus Associationâ offers a suite of 30+ EPDs and dollar indexes to help measure an animal’s performance. But what’s top priority when given such vast information? For Stevenson, the nucleus of the herd is the cow, and every input should focus on her continuous improvement. “I believe first and foremost, those females have got to look the part, and then we’ve got the advantage, the art and the science and the genomically-enhanced EPDs that makes things even easier,” Stevenson said. “Today, we can move these cattle farther and faster than ever before, we just need to know where to govern that out.” When asked how producers can use particular EPDs to find optimums and maximums, Kelley encouraged his approach of finding a baseline before setting long-term goals. “As somebody that is really focusing on high quality ribeye, we have to have a baseline,” Kelley said. “You need to figure your baseline and then figure out how fast and how far you want to proceed and over how many years.” In addition to EPD indexes, Association programs like Targeting the BrandTM, AngusLinkSM and the Genetic Merit ScorecardSM allow commercial cattlemen to capitalize on the marketing value of their product. Stevenson remarked, his customer-base magnetized to genetic testing and these programs because of their capabilities as a section tool, a scoring tool, a culling tool and ultimately as a profiting tool. “Customers latch on to the feeder calf marketing program and for me, the AngusLink program, because it’s provided a tremendous amount of opportunity,” Stevenson said. “Start with genomic testing, whole-herd or replacement-type female Todays Angus Advantag e

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selection and then tie yourself to a marketing program — these guys have seen tremendous results creating margin.” Striking balance isn’t just for the seedstock procurers, commercial cattlemen can tap into it too. “They want to get from calving season to weaning time to getting their check. It’s a bad cycle. We’ve got to change that mindset to where everybody is thinking about the future,” Hermes said. “When you want to be sustainable in the cattle industry, whether you’re a seedstock guy or a commercial cow-calf producer, you’ve got to take a balanced approach.” Rest assured this balance all serves a greater purpose — the consumer. After all, the demand for high-quality beef drives our industry, Kelley said. “They want taste, they want quality, they want consistency,” he said. “What we learned with our herd was we couldn’t just chase carcass, we had to go back to the female. The female had to make the herd, and I think that’s our emphasis now is building that maternal cow herd, but not sacrificing carcass traits.”

Darrell Stevenson, of Stevenson Angus, shares what he believes his ideal female is and how the use of tools like genomically-enhanced EPDs can make a cattleman’s job easier.

That inclusion of carcass traits leaves room for increased revenue for producers. Lee brought to attention the opportunity for marbling selection to increase profit, analyzing data showing it as largely the number one reason Certified Angus Beef â brand candidates don’t make it across the finish line. “That’s why we talk about marbling so much, it’s not because we’re encouraging single-trait selection,” she said. “We talk about marbling because it’s the number one place that we’re leaving money on the table.” It does not have to be an either-or decision with maternal and carcass traits, Lee said. In particular, she also addressed recent concerns that emphasis on marbling has led to decline in fertility and foot structure. Lee referenced recent disposal code data from the American Angus Association® showcasing animals removed for either fertility or foot structure purposes, which spanned a wide range of both high and low marbling cattle. With the diversity in the Angus breed, balanced trait selection is possible, she said. It all comes back to the balanced approach, regardless of your industry sector. Balance in your selection criteria, balance in your focus level and balancing the ever-evolving demands of the consumer. “When we think about our customer first — whether you’re breeding bulls and thinking about your commercial cow-calf customers coming to buy those registered bulls, or you think about the end consumer — you’re thinking about the end in mind,” Lee said. – Written by Briley Richard

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CMT Farms 30

INDEX OF

ADVER TISERS

Country Lane Angus

40

Crescent Creek Angus

30

Davis-Rairdan International

46

Deer River Ranching

40

Delorme Livestock

30

Diamond L Ranch

40

Dimaond T Cattle

40

DKF Angus 30 Dorran, Steve

47

Double B Angus

OBC

4K Angus 30

Double Bar D Farms

30

Double F Cattle Co

30

Aberlynn Farms

40

Dragonview Angus

35

Alameda Agencies Ltd

46

Dwajo Registered Angus

41

Alta Genetics

46

Anderson Cattle Co.

37

Early Sunset Ranch

1

Eastondale Angus

31

EKW Red Angus

31

4G Grunert Livestock

9

Arda Farms 40 AS Galten Farms

26

Atlasta Angus

40

Emmatt Creek Ranch

31

Eton Six Cattle

37

Bar DK Angus

30

Everblack Angus

41

Black Ridge Angus Farm

30

Blairs.Ag Cattle Co

OBC

Fraser Farms

37

Blairswest Land & Cattle Co

OBC

Gilchrist Farms

26

BMB Brewin Angus

40

Border Butte Angus

40

Bova-Tech Ltd

46

Bow Valley Genetics

46

Broken T Ranch

30

GTA Ranch Inc

41

Canadian Farm Insurance Corp 46

H.S. Knill Co. Ltd.

51

Hahn Cattle Co

41

Hamco Cattle Co

37

Hamilton Farms

41

Harprey Angus Farms

26

Carelea Farms Inc

13

Chapman Cattle Company

40

Circle 7 Angus

30

Gillett Angus 41 Glasman Farms

37

Graco Angus Ranch

31

Grant Rolston Photography Ltd 47

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Hartford Bros.

26

Harvest Angus

35

Hazel Bluff Angus

41

Heinz Cattle Company

41

Hollinger Land and Cattle

31

Honeybrook Farms

31

Ivanhoe Angus

31

J & S Cattle

31

JAS Red Angus

37

INDEX OF

ADVER TISERS Myjoco Angus

26

31

Nordal Limousin & Angus

32

North 40 Red Angus

35

KC Cattle Co

31

Northway Cattle Co

42

Lazy S Ranch Inc

41

Ockerman Angus

42

LCI Doenz Ranches

41

JPD Farms 26 Justamere Farms Ltd

Leela Farms 26 Lewis Farms Ltd

41

Lindskov’s LT Ranch

IBC

LLB Angus Farms

41

Lone Stone Farms

41

Lucky 7 Cattle Co

41

M & J Farms

37

Ole Farms 42 Ossaw Angus

37

Peak Dot Ranch Ltd

32

Pedersen Livestock

42

Poley, Chris 47 Poplar Meadows Angus

35

Pugh Farms 42

Maple Line Farm 26

Rack Red Angus

32

Mar Mac Farms

37

Rafter SJ Angus

35

McGowan Farms

41

Re/Max Crown Real Estate

47

McMillen Ranching Ltd

32

Redekop Cattle Company

32

Merit Insurance Brokers

47

Minburn Angus

41

MJT Cattle Co Ltd

41

Moose Creek Red Angus

5, 32

Movin’ On Farms

42

Murray Ranches

IFC

MWC Investments Inc

42

Redrick Farms 42 Rehorst Farms Ltd

26

Right Cross Ranch

32

River Crest Angus Ranch

42

RJ Livestock 42 RNR Flicek Black Angus

32

Rob Roy Angus

26

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Vos Vegas Farms

Walkerbrae Farms 27

INDEX OF

ADVER TISERS Round Rock Ranching

42

RSL Red Angus

32

Sandy Bar Ranch

32

Schaff Angus Valley

46

27

Waveny Angus Farm

43

Weavercroft Internationa l

27

Westbrook Ventures

OBC

Western Litho Printers

47

Whitney Black Angus

27

Wilbar Cattle Co

3, 33, OBC

Windcroft Farms 27 Windy Willow Farms

33

Wright Cattle Company

33

Z Bar Angus 33

Select Sires 11 Shiloh Cattle Company

42

Southland Angus & Charolais

7

Spruce Ridge Stock Farms

37

Spruce View Angus Ranch

42

Standard Hill Livestock

33

Steen Agencies Inc

47

Still Meadows Farm

35

Stock, Mark 47 Storebo Farm 33 Sunderland Ranch 33 Sunny Grove Angus

33

T Bar C Cattle Co.

2, 6, 23, 26, 37

Tambri Farm 27 Ter-Ron Farms 43 Three Roses Ranch

33

Tradex 12 Tri A Angus 43 Triple L Angus

33

Tullamore Farms 27 Twin Heritage Farms

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AUGUST DECEMBER 23 ALBERTA ANGUS TOUR 6 PEAK DOT RANCH FALL & AGM BULL SALE WETASKIWIN, AB

UPCOMING

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WOOD MOUNTAIN, SK

29-30 SK ANGUS PARKLAND 9 D&N LIVESTOCK TOUR COMMERCIAL ANGUS BRED MELVILLE, SK HEIFER SALE 30 AUTUMN ANGUS PEEBLES, SK THE FEMALE FOCUS CLASSIC SALE 11 HANOVER, ON PRODUCTION SALE

MAY 15 DICK TURNER MEMORIAL OCTOBER 15 AWARD DEADLINE 4 EASTERN EXTRAVAGANZA 25

SHOWDOWN TRAVEL & TRUCKING BURSARY 13 DEADLINE

ANGUS SALE

CAMPBELLFORD, ON

18

BALAMORE FARMS SHORELINE FEMALE SALE

NEUDORF, SK

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS SALE 6.0 LANIGAN, SK

CATTLE IN THE SNOW SALE VOLUME IV OLDS, AB

30 PREMIER & GUESTS FALLS VIEW PRODUCTION SALE BRIAN GOOD MEMORIAL GREAT VILLAGE, NS

15 JUNE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE 12-13 CANADIAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION NOVEMBER WINNIPEG, MB

12 CANADIAN ANGUS 8 FOUNDATION BUILDING THE 15 LEGACY SALE 13 WINNIPEG, MB

TORONTO, ON

THE ROYAL ANGUS SALE TORONTO, ON

SIX MILE RANCH 2025 GENETIC FOCUS SALE FIR MOUNTAIN, SK

15 CANADIAN JUNIOR ANGUS 28 CANADIAN WESTERN SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE AGRIBITION ALLSTAR ANGUS JULY 24-26

SALE

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