University of Missouri Extension will hold an educational program on rebuilding and retaining the cow herd May 5-6 at the MU Beef Research and Teaching Farm in Columbia.
Jamie Courter, MU Extension state beef genetics specialist, said the program will help beef producers make long-term, profitability-focused decisions. Courter will be joined by beef reproductive physiologist Jordan Thomas, beef nutritionist Eric Bailey and an MU Extension ag business specialist Wesley Tucker for the program, Retain With Intention: Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd.
The program will focus on helping producers make informed decisions about replacement heifers by using genetics, nutrition and reproductive management, Courter said.
“The goal is to equip producers with practical tools to identify, develop and manage females that will remain productive in the herd long term,” she said.
“Rebuilding the cow herd is more than keeping back a few extra heifers. It’s about making intentional decisions that shape your operation for years to come.”
Courter says this multifaceted, hands-on program will provide tools to evaluate genetics, nutrition, fertility and performance data when selecting and developing replacement females. Participants will leave with a clear, step-by-step framework for choosing heifers that fit their environment, improve longevity and strengthen long-term profitability.
Source : missouri.edu