A heifer development and marketing program endorsed by the Mississippi Beef Cattle Improvement Association and facilitated through the Mississippi State University Extension Service is available. The program focuses on educating beef cattle producers on proper management of replacement heifers.
The objectives of the "Miss Premium" program are to:
Increase the implementation of heifer development practices that will result in optimum reproductive efficiency as mature cows.
Enhance marketing opportunities for and add value to Mississippi-raised heifers.
Develop reliable sources of quality beef replacement heifers throughout Mississippi.
All heifers will have strenuous health/vaccination programs and be veterinarian checked and screened including pelvic measurements and pregnancy status ranging no less than 3 months and up to 8 months. Breed types of replacement heifers includes Brangus, Angus, Red Angus, SimAngus, Black Baldie, Braford and Brahman cross, and Brahman.
Consignors: Marcus Ladner and Michael Ray Ladner, Joe Tally, Steve Lee, P. A. Tims, Mose Mallette, Tony Thames, Major Jefcoat, Ricky and Trey Cuevas, MG Farms, Hollis and Kyle English, Elaine Bright, Maurice Layton, Lane Smith, Jacob Megehee
