A good crowd was on hand on a very nice day for the Central Missouri Show-Me Select Bred Heifer sale held at the South Central Regional Stockyards. 43 head from seven consignors averaged $3036/head with a top of $3,700. Demand was good compared to the sale last May which averaged $2121/head, aided by a greatly improved hay and pasture outlook following a very challenging 2023.
The sale was coordinated by the Show-Me Select Board with University Extension, Commercial Agriculture Program, MU College of Veterinary Medicine, Missouri Cattlemen's Association and the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Heifers in this sale have met minimum standards for reproductive soundness, pelvic size, muscle thickness, body condition and weight. They have undergone a comprehensive health program and are quaranteed bred with a percentage fetal sexed. All heifers are mated to calving ease bulls and are expected to calve from mid August to early November. Heifers were graded and sorted into uniform lots according to projected calving dates and body type.
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 1,074 | $3,036 | 43 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,086 | 3,056.76/head | 2,700.00–3,700.00 | 3,057 | 37 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,002 | 2,908.33/head | 2,750.00–2,950.00 | 2,908 | 6 |
A good crowd was on hand on a very nice day for the Central Missouri Show-Me Select Bred Heifer sale held at the South Central Regional Stockyards. 43 head from seven consignors averaged $3036/head with a top of $3,700. Demand was good compared to the sale last May which averaged $2121/head, aided by a greatly improved hay and pasture outlook following a very challenging 2023.
The sale was coordinated by the Show-Me Select Board with University Extension, Commercial Agriculture Program, MU College of Veterinary Medicine, Missouri Cattlemen's Association and the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Heifers in this sale have met minimum standards for reproductive soundness, pelvic size, muscle thickness, body condition and weight. They have undergone a comprehensive health program and are quaranteed bred with a percentage fetal sexed. All heifers are mated to calving ease bulls and are expected to calve from mid August to early November. Heifers were graded and sorted into uniform lots according to projected calving dates and body type.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 37 | — | 1,086 | 2,700.00–3,700.00 | 3,056.76 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 1,002 | 2,750.00–2,950.00 | 2,908.33 |