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VIENNA, Mo. – The Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program will hold a sale of fall-calving heifers 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in Vienna.

“Show-Me-Select is an educational program for cattle producers to improve heifer development and increase market opportunities for added values on Missouri-raised heifers,” said Chrisee Brandl, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.

The spring sale at South Central Region Stockyards in Vienna will include about 64 heifers consigned by nine local producers.

The breeds contributing to the heifers include Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Red Angus and Charolais, Brandl said. Heifer color variations consist of black, black and white face, tan, and red and white face. There are pure and crossbred heifers in this sale. Heifers are bred to registered Angus, SimAngus and Hereford bulls.

“These bred heifers for sale through the Show-Me-Select program are sound, blemish-free and considered optimum condition,” she said. The heifers have followed a research-based development program that focuses on management for growth, reproduction and health. They are bred to bulls that fit within the requirements of the program, and they undergo pregnancy checks to provide accurate projected calving dates, which range from August to December.

“Show-Me-Select heifers are a great choice when cattle producers are wanting to add replacement females,” said MU Extension livestock field specialist Eric Meusch. “SMS heifers are managed from weaning to sale day to ensure healthy females that will calve with ease and remain productive in the herd for the future. If you have the economic foundation and productive pastures right now, it may be a good time to consider buying these high-quality females.”

Online bidding will be available during the sale through DVAuction. Access the catalog at https://tinyurl.com/bdej9fxk.

For information on the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program, visit http://muext.us/sms or contact one of the MU Extension livestock field specialists listed below:

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