Association & Policy

Balancing New and Heritage Breeders in the Angus AssociationA breed association must serve families with generations behind them and newcomers with a first set of heifers.
From Large Commercial Herds to Small Registered Herds: Angus DiversityThe same breed supports huge ranches and backyard herds, and each fills a different role in the beef chain.
How to Read Angus Registration Papers and What a Judge Expects You to KnowRegistration number, sire, dam, birth date, tattoo and transfers: every line on an Angus certificate and why a judge might ask about it.
Learning Angus from Experienced Producers: A Newcomer's GuideHow new cattle producers can find, approach and learn from seasoned Angus breeders.
The New Breeder Wave: What Newer Angus Members Need to KnowRoughly three in ten Angus Association members joined within the last five years, and the first years decide who stays.
What Judges Ask About Angus Heifer EPDs and ProductionYou do not need to memorize every number. You do need to explain what the ones you know mean in plain words.