From the farm
Articles.
Farm updates and plain-language notes on Angus genetics and herd management.
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EPDs, Plain and Simple
This is a five-part series for a working cattleman who wants to read the numbers on a bull’s page and know what…
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The page of numbers nobody taught you to read
You are standing at a sale. The catalog is open, and every bull has a row of numbers after his name. Nobody…
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Which $Value Fits Your Operation
Open a sale catalog and it is easy to do one wrong thing. You run your eye down the page, find the…
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Breeding for the Next Generation and for the Plate
At Deluisio Angus, every decision starts with a simple question: will this animal make the herd better, and will it make good…
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Angus Cattle – History, Characteristics, and Value (A Pennsylvania Rancher’s Perspective)
By a registered Angus cattle producer in Avonmore, Pennsylvania. Angus cattle have become synonymous with quality beef and profitable cattle ranching. As…
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Building a Calm and Productive Herd at Deluisio Angus
At Deluisio Angus, we believe raising cattle should be enjoyable, safe, and productive. One of the most important things we’ve learned is…
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Summer Stress, Steady Gains: A Midseason Look at the Herd
As heat indexes continue to hold in the upper 80s and 90s here in Western Pennsylvania, we’re monitoring the herd closely. Black-hided…
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BioPRYN Pregnostx On-Site Pregnancy Tests for Cattle, Sheep, and Goats
When it comes to managing reproductive efficiency in livestock, early and accurate pregnancy detection is essential. The BioPRYN® Pregnostx on-site pregnancy test…
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Spring 2025 Breeding Update
We had a strong and encouraging spring breeding season here at Deluisio Angus. Our recipient cows achieved a 80% embryo take rate,…