Heifers are the future of the cow herd. These young females represent genetic progress, years of investment, and the foundation of the herd’s long-term productivity. But as most ranchers know, despite ...

Carefully preparing replacement heifers prior to breeding season is essential for improving conception rates and ensuring cows calve early and remain productive throughout their lifetimes, according ...

A new analysis shows University of Missouri Extension’s Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program offers increased marketing prospects and premium value. Cow-calf ranchers cull older or non-bred cows ...

There are three kinds of cattle competition at our county fair: steers, commercial heifers and the beef heifer division. The beef heifer division is a haltered cattle class that showcases individual ...