Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program

Show-Me-Select® Replacement Heifer Program

An educational program for Missouri farmers aimed at improving heifer development through technology and management practices.

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Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers The Show-Me-Select® Replacement Heifer Program uses the latest research on health, nutrition, genetics and reproductive science to ensure Missouri counties continue to be national leaders in providing quality beef. The program focuses on Missouri's farmers and is dependent upon active participation from regional extension livestock specialists and local veterinarians, each of which are critical components of the agricultural sector of this state.

This program is unique in that it is an educational program targeted at improving production efficiency through increased use of existing technology, coupled with the marketing component.

Program objectives:

Improved heifer development programs through a Total Quality Management strategy
Increased marketing opportunities for and added value for Missouri-raised heifers
Creation of reliable sources of quality replacement heifers based on management, reproduction and genetics

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Palmyra Show-Me-Select sale brings average of $2,259 per head

Published: Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021

PALMYRA, Mo. – In the last Show-Me-Select fall sale, replacement heifers brought an average price of $2,259 on 247 consigned head.The heifers, bred to calve next spring, came from herd owners enrolled in the University of Missouri’s ...

Show-Me-Select lowers enrollment fees

Published: Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – U.S. Marine Corps recruiters used to say they were “looking for a few good men.” University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole says he is “looking for a few good heifers” to help beef producers through the ...

Show-Me-Select sale at Palmyra marks 25th year

Published: Friday, June 11, 2021

PALMYRA, Mo. – Twenty-nine buyers bought more than $305,000 worth of bred heifers in less than 60 minutes at the June 5 Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program sale at F&T Livestock Auction in Palmyra.University of Missouri Extension livestock ...

Buyers show confidence at Show-Me-Select heifer sales

Published: Wednesday, June 2, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Spring Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer sales saw heavy interest and strong prices, says Erin Larimore, sales coordinator for University of Missouri Extension’s Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program.Larimore says beef herd ...

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Estrus Synchronization Recommendations for Artificial Insemination of Beef Heifers

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2021

1-Shot PG: This protocol is simple, consisting only of administration of PG. However, this protocol requires heat detection and will require performing AI over multiple days. Because it does not involve a CIDR, MGA, or GnRH, it has a lower overall ...

Body Condition Scoring of Beef Cattle

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2021

Body condition scoring (BCS) of cattle allows producers to assess the fat reserves of cows during various production phases. When evaluated at key production time points, this information can be used in management and feeding decisions. The aim of ...

Nutritional Management of Developing Heifers: Intensive Versus Extensive Systems

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2021

Figure 1. Nutrition is an important management tool for influencing when heifers attain puberty.Replacement females are the lifeblood of beef cow herds, and heifers that conceive early in the first breeding season have greater lifetime production. ...

Screening Criteria for Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2021

Figure 1. The Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program is nationally recognized as the “Black and Gold Standard” in heifer development.Screening of replacement heifers is a critical management practice for both commercial and seedstock beef ...

Hair Shedding Scores: A Tool to Select Heat Tolerant Cattle

Publication date: April 1, 2021

Responsible beef breeding requires matching cattle genetics to production environment. This is necessary for at least three reasons: Profitability, animal well-being and improved environmental impact. Cattle that are well-suited to their environment ...

Selection of Replacement Heifers for Commercial Beef Cattle Operations

Publication date: March 1, 2021

In order to maintain herd numbers, commercial cow-calf operations must purchase or develop females to replace culled cows. Decisions relative to replacement females are economically consequential for the farm or ranch. Different strategies can be ...

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Missouri Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture's offers forms, licensing, programs, publications, rules and regulations to serve agricultural producers, processors and consumers of Missouri's food, fuel and fiber products.

A Steak in Genomics

A blog for stakeholders in beef production, genetics, and genomics -- by Jared Decker, associate professor in the University of Missouri's Division of Animal Sciences and MU Extension state beef genetics specialist

Better beef prices through improved animal husbandry

A handful of states have added or are planning heifer improvement programs such as one began 17 years ago in Missouri. MU's David Patterson, with other cattle experts, explain programs for improving beef heifers.

CAFNR - College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Through research and scholarly endeavors, CAFNR strives to discover and disseminate new knowledge, scientific information and innovations through formal and nonformal educational programs.

College of Veterinary Medicine

MU is the only Missouri institution to award the doctor of veterinary medicine degree (DVM). It boasts a health center and medical diagnostic lab, connecting research and instruction.

Division of Applied Social Sciences

MU's DASS educates, empowers and engages people who lead and work in our food and agriculture system. Through research, teaching and extension, DASS advances sustainability and supports decision-makers.

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