The following publications cover topics related to Mizzou Repro — Reproductive Management of Beef Cattle. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

How to Use the Hair Shedding Scale

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Hair shedding scores represent a visual appraisal of the extent an animal has shed their winter coat. This MU Extension guide is meant to provide further detail and guidance on hair shed scoring animals.

Hair Shedding Scores: A Tool to Select Heat Tolerant Cattle

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Selecting cattle that can cope with heat stress is important for sustainable beef production. Learn about tools for breeding cattle adapted to heat stress and see a photographic guide to a hair-shedding scoring system in this MU Extension guide.

Adding Value to Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers Using Show-Me-Plus

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This MU Extension guide serves as a resource for producers interested in participating in Show-Me-Plus, including information on the importance of genomic testing and its ability to identify genetic variability and ultimately potential for profitability.

Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving Time

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Six to 10 percent of all calves born in beef cow herds in the U.S. die at or soon after birth. About half of those deaths are due to calving difficulty (dystocia). The purpose of this guide is to acquaint cattle producers with calving management principles that will help minimize calf loss in their herds.

Pelvic Measurements and Calving Difficulty

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Although researchers agree that birth weight is the most important measurable trait affecting calving difficulty, there is evidence that the size and shape of the pelvis also affect a heifer’s ability to calve.

Estrus Synchronization Recommendations for Artificial Insemination of Beef Heifers

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Learn about recommended protocols for artificial insemination of beef heifers using 1-Shot PG, 7-Day CO-Synch + CIDR, 5-Day CO-Synch + CIDR, 14-Day CIDR-PG, and MGA-PG in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Whole System Management of Reproduction in Beef Cattle

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By managing reproduction with a multiyear perspective and taking a whole system approach, beef cattle producers can manage both proactively and reactively to achieve profitable, sustainable reproductive outcomes. Learn more in this comprehensive manual.

Sexed Semen for Artificial Insemination: Recommendations and AI Approaches

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Learn about using sexed semen in a planned mating of cattle and how it differs from conventional semen. Heat detection, fixed-time artificial insemination and split-time AI approaches are described in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Estrus Synchronization Recommendations for Artificial Insemination of Beef Cows

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Learn about Select Synch, 7-Day CO-Synch + CIDR, 7 & 7 Synch, 5-Day CO-Synch + CIDR, PG 6-Day CIDR, and Bos indicus PG 5-Day CIDR estrus synchronization protocols for artificial insemination of beef cows in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Estrus Synchronization Recommendations for Natural Service Bull Breeding

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Learn about simple synchronization protocols the can be used effectively with natural service bull breeding that capture some benefits of estrus synchronization without the need to adopt an artificial insemination program in this MU Extension guide.

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Bull

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Good reproductive performance of a bull is necessary to obtain a high percent calf crop when natural service is used for breeding. Gain a basic knowledge of the reproductive tract and an understanding of the bull’s reproductive system in this guide.

Nutritional Management of Developing Heifers: Intensive Versus Extensive Systems

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Eric Bailey
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences

Jordan Thomas
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences

Body Condition Scoring of Beef Cattle

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Jordan Thomas
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences

Eric Bailey
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences

Beef Cow Nutrition Through the Year: Managing for Efficient Reproduction

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Eric Bailey
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences

Jordan Thomas
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences

Cow-Calf Systems That Minimize Cow Depreciation Costs

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Jordan Thomas
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences

Wesley Tucker
Field Specialist, Agricultural Business

Genevieve VanWye
Graduate Research Assistant, Animal Sciences

Understanding and Minimizing Pregnancy Loss in Cattle

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Jordan Thomas
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences

Genevieve VanWye
Graduate Research Assistant, Animal Sciences

Screening Criteria for Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers

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Jordan Thomas
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences

Erin Larimore
Senior Research Specialist, Animal Sciences

Genevieve VanWye
Graduate Research Assistant, Animal Sciences

Determining Reproductive Fertility in Herd Bulls

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An important factor influencing the productivity of a beef cattle operation is the percentage of the calf crop weaned. This is determined by many factors, but certainly one is the number of cows bred during the breeding season.

Care and Maintenance of a Liquid Nitrogen Tank

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Semen is a significant cost in a cattle artificial insemination program. Maintaining a liquid nitrogen tank’s integrity is key to protecting that investment. Learn how to properly care for and maintain a liquid nitrogen tank in this MU Extension guide.

Systems to Facilitate Multiple Services of Artificial Insemination in Beef Herds

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Jordan Thomas
Assistant Professor, Animal Sciences

Emily Smith
Graduate Research Assistant, Animal Sciences

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow

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The ability of a cow or heifer to successfully mate, conceive, give birth, and raise a healthy calf each year is essential for profitable and sustainable beef production. A good understanding of anatomy and physiology of both the male and female is helpful in successfully managing reproduction.

Split-Time AI: Using Estrus Detection Aids to Optimize Timed Artificial Insemination

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Timed artificial insemination pregnancy rates in heifers can be optimized with a split-time AI approach. Estrotect estrus detection aids allow producer to determine the estrous status of females. Learn about the protocols in this MU Extension guide.

Decreasing Generation Interval to Increase Genetic Progress

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To see the greatest return on investing in genomic-enhanced EPDs, cattle breeders must decrease the average age of sires and dams. Learn how to shorten the generational invterval to speed up genetic progress in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Selection of Replacement Heifers for Commercial Beef Cattle Operations

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To maintain herd numbers, commercial cow-calf operations must buy or develop females to replace culled cows. Learn about different stratgegies so you can make the most economical decision for your farm or ranch with long-term profitability in mind.

Facilities for Artificial Insemination of Beef Cattle

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Access to functional artificial insemination (AI) facilities is a challenge for beef cattle producers. Learn what to look for in an AI facility and view a list of portable breeding barns available through University of Missouri Extension.

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