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Bull sale sees overall sale average increase

The 81st Southwest Missouri Cattle Improvement Association Bull Sale saw a strong demand March 25 for the 35 bulls that sold. Four bulls sold for $5,000 or more,” said Eldon Cole, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension. Other Angus bulls topping the $5,000 mark were consigned by Clearwater Farm, James Pipkin, Springfield and Naylor’s Angus, Buffalo had two. [Read More]

2 Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer sales set

Fall-calving Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers will be auctioned in two southern Missouri sales next month: May 4 at 1 p.m., Fruitland (Mo.) Livestock Auction in southeastern Missouri; and May 17 at 7 p.m., Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, in southwestern Missouri. Crossbreds include Angus-Simmental, Angus-American and Angus-Hereford. There are 184 fetal-sexed heifers carrying known heifer or bull calves. [Read More]

Triplets born to heifer in Clay County

Twinning in beef cows is estimated to happen between 0.5 percent and 4 percent of the time, depending on the breed. Total weaning weight per cow increased 48.1 percent for twins and 66.8 percent for triplets. Even with increased complications, twinning increased cow productivity by 28.3 percent per cow exposed at breeding. [Read More]

Prepare early for heat management in herds

Heat stress occurs when the cow heats up faster than it can cool off. This may occur due to direct radiation from the sun; indirect solar load from being indoors with little ventilation or air circulation; heat gain due to digestion; and loss of heat through evaporation and convection. Consider the long-term benefits of keeping heat stress low, both the animal and producers stand to win. [Read More]







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