Every cow-calf producer adopts a system of heifer selection and development for his herd. There is no one perfect answer for increasing productivity and profitability, but there are some basic ...

Replacement heifer selection has always shaped herd direction. Today, genomic tools are reshaping how confidently those decisions are made.

Transitioning a heifer calf into a productive, long-term member of the breeding herd requires attention to many important ...

Heifer selection is the foundation of a cowherd and without an intentional, thought-out plan for a herd profitability may suffer. Burke Teichert, retired vice president and general manager at Deseret ...

For many years, commercial cow/calf producers have used birth weight expected progeny differences (EPD) in sire selection to minimize calving difficulty. However, some producers have expressed concern ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- The current cattle industry climate points to a probable increase in demand for replacement heifers, says Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension cow-calf field ...

Developing heifers takes time, patience and a good plan. Some producers will hire someone else to take on the task, while others do the deed themselves. That takes careful planning, says Randie ...

Missouri’s cattle industry is experiencing a wave of optimism. Prices are soaring, herds are rebuilding and innovations in genetics and technology are transforming the business. At the center of it ...

Selecting replacement heifers, either from your own herd or to purchase, has a major impact on future success. Developing those heifers also comes at a significant cost. It can be difficult to decide ...