Intentionally Retaining Heifers with Eric Bailey

The commentary is nearly everywhere ranchers look: Growing the U.S. cow herd means producers need to retain females. With cattle prices currently riding high, that can be easier said than done. For those cattlemen looking to retain heifers to replace their culled females, intentionally developing females is paramount. On this episode, Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel visited with Eric Bailey, state beef nutrition specialist with the University of Missouri, to discuss: Bailey's presentation at the "Retain with Intention: Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd" event presented by University of Missouri Extension Strategies to develop commercial females effectively Marketing opportunities for females And more!  Additional Resources: Beef Feeding Profitability Tracker A Rock-Solid Foundation: Tips to Select Females That Will Pull Their Weight in Your Herd Commercial Programs at the American Angus Association Subscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].