Denis Turner, left, uses practices recommended by University of Missouri Extension at Turner’s Heifer Haven. MU Extension dairy specialist Ted Probert, right, works with Turner on research-based practices such as rotational grazing, pasture renovation, syPhoto by Linda Geist

Turner keeps it simple in large heifer replacement operation

HARTVILLE, Mo. – Denis Turner keeps his southwestern Missouri heifer replacement operation simple.For the most part, it is one man for 500-1,000 heifers at Turner’s Heifer Haven, a pasture-based operation where Turner raises heifers for others.“Make sure every task can be carried out by one person,” Turner says. “Two-man jobs are accomplished on time only about half of the time.”