Beef cattle

Beef production

According to the USDA, there are 1.82 million beef cows in Missouri making it one of the highest beef cattle production states in the U.S.

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Texas County Fall Beef Meeting

Event date: Nov. 1, 2021

Event time: | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Houston, MO

An evening informational program will be held in Texas County for beef cattle producers.A number of topics will be presented providing producers with timely information on how to prepare their cow herds for winter and success in the coming year. ...

Fall Pasture Management Workshop- 2021- Audrain County

Event date: Nov. 10, 2021

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mexico, MO

Speakers from University of Missouri Extension and USDA_NRCS will talk on different topics on fall pasture management. The event is set for 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the Audrain County Courthouse basement community room. ...

MU Forage/Livestock Town Hall

Event date: Nov. 11, 2021

Event time: | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The November town hall will feature MU Extension state beef cattle reproduction specialist Jordan Thomas discussing the show me select replacement heifer development program. This town hall will be done live via ZOOM and YouTube. Upon registration ...

Fall Beef Cattle Producers Workshop - Nevada, MO

Event date: Oct. 28, 2021

Event time: | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Nevada, MO

Topics:Winter cattle nutrition and reproductive management considerationsSpring vs Fall Calving Workshop is free.Register online using the registration link or contact the Vernon County MU Extension Center at (417) 448-2560 before the registration ...

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New MU beef reproduction manual is basis of fall workshop series

Published: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new manual, Whole System Management of Beef Cattle Reproduction, is available through University of Missouri Extension, said Jordan Thomas, extension state beef reproduction specialist.Spiral-bound copies are available for ...

Gradual weaning of calves reduces stress, increases profits

Published: Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Weaning at home reduces stress and improves profit in calves, says University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist Eric Bailey.Unfortunately, more than 55% of calves are weaned on the trailer on the way to the sale barn, ...

Benefits of the steer feedout

Published: Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021

Mt. Vernon, MO – Entries are now accepted for the next Missouri Steer Feedout. The entry deadline is October 10 with November 2 the actual weighin date.An entry consists of at least five head or more of steers born after January 1, 2021. We prefer ...

Enrollment open for Show-Me-Select Heifer program

Published: Monday, Aug. 2, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Enrollment is open for the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program. Deadline to sign up is Sept. 1.These heifers will be bred in the fall of 2021 and sold in spring 2022 sales, says University of Missouri Extension livestock ...

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