Records from last year show that first-time participants had 58 percent of their heifers cycling. The herd owners in for the third year had 70 percent cycling by the start of breeding season. Improved management is the purpose of the educational program. Records also show improved response to synchronization and success with artificial insemination, Randle said. There have been major accomplishments with the Show Me Select Heifer program, Randle told field day visitors.
Producers get a better understanding of the concepts as they stay involved in the program.
Show Me Select Heifer Development Program. Herd owners enrolled in the heifer program learn to put together a package of management practices in their beef herds. Randle is a member of the University Extension Commercial Agriculture Program.