Show-Me-Select Sale Set For May 15 At Joplin Regional Stockyards
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION
STOCKTON, MISSOURI
The southwestern Missouri spring Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer sale is 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Joplin Regional Stockyards, 10131 Cimarron Road, Carthage.
“The Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program provides education to cattle producers on heifer development strategies, specifically in management, reproduction, and genetics,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. The goal is to ensure a dependable supply of high-quality bred replacement heifers.
About 200 SMS-certified fall-calving bred heifers from 12 consignors will be available for purchase at the sale.
“These commercial bred heifers are either purebred or crossbred,” says Davis. Heifer breeds include Angus, Akaushi, Beefmaster, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Red Angus, Simmental, and their composites. Heifer colors are black, black/white face, red and red/white face. Many are crossbreds, which benefit from hybrid vigor and tend to have greater longevity, producing one more calf on average than purebreds.
“Many sale heifers have been artificially inseminated (AI) and carrying offspring from a high-accuracy AI sire,” says Davis. He recommends the purchase of heifers with an AI pregnancy from these sires, as this provides greater insight into their progeny performance. This also aids in selecting replacement heifers that can produce valuable offspring to strengthen the cattle operation’s profitability. Additionally, knowing the exact service date can improve the accuracy of calving dates, making preparation for the calving season easier.
For more information about the SW Missouri sale, contact one of these MU Extension livestock specialists:
For information about online bidding via DVAuction or new in-person bidding options, contact Joplin Regional Stockyards 417-548-2333. ∆
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION