Beef cattle
As Missouri’s leading livestock sector, beef production benefits from MU Extension programs in grazing management, reproduction, nutrition, and herd health. The Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program exemplifies our commitment to improving herd quality and producer profitability.
Programs
Beef Extension
The beef industry is viable and strong in Missouri — ranking among the nation's leaders in beef cattle production. Beef Extension offers resources for Missouri’s beef industry on nutrition, reproduction, health, forages, environmental management, business management and more.
Mizzou Repro — Reproductive Management of Beef Cattle
The Mizzou Repro mission is to improve the profitability and sustainability of beef cattle farms and ranches in the state of Missouri and across the United States. Reproductive performance is one of the critical drivers of profitability and sustainability of cow herds.
Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program
An educational program for Missouri farmers aimed at improving heifer development through technology and management practices.
