Angus University can be a valuable tool for ND livestock producers

Sue Roesler
Apr 4, 2026
13 hrs ago

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Commercial Black Angus cattlemen may be tempted to skip Angus University, knowing prices for cattle are historically high, so why bother finding out carcass data to improve your herd?

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