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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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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Scott Poock
ASSOC. EXT. PROF., EXT. VET MED
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Jamie Courter
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN BEEF GENETICS EXTENSION AND RESEARCH
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Zachary Erwin
FIELD SPECIALIST IN LIVESTOCK
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Kendra Graham
EXTENSION ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
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David Hoffman
FIELD SPECIALIST IN LIVESTOCK
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Erin Larimore
RESEARCH SPECIALIST SR
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Daniel Mallory
FIELD SPECIALIST IN LIVESTOCK
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Elizabeth Picking
FIELD SPECIALIST IN LIVESTOCK
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Brenda Schreck
FIELD SPECIALIST IN LIVESTOCK
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Jordan Thomas
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/STATE COW-CALF EXTENSION SPECIALIST