MJCA Replacement Heifer Show & Sale Second Annual Replacement Heifer Sale a Big Success

The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association hosted the 2nd Annual Replacement Heifer Show & Sale on June 9 and 10 in conjunction with its traditional cattle show.

“The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association has a lot of youth exhibitors participating in showing cattle, and that’s amazing. We also have a lot of youth involved in commercial cattle production during the shows,” said MCA President David Dick. “The replacement heifer program provides youth an opportunity to showcase their cattle and get them involved in youth activities.”

There were five pens of bred heifers and three pens of open heifers for a total 16 females. The open heifers averaged $1,967 and the bred heifers averaged $2,840. All bred heifers were Show-Me-Select certified. Dick said the show and sale was a success, and he is excited for the program to grow in numbers in years to come.

The champion open pen went to Ethan Vanderwert from Columbia. The reserve champion open pen was Christian Siegel from California. The champion and reserve bred pens went to Kipton Thummel from Sheridan.

“I fully expect this program to grow each and every year,” Dick said. “The youth exhibitors learn firsthand what it’s like to be a commercial producer, raising and marketing a quality product. There’s no other youth program like it in the state.”