Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Development Program
Timeline and Data Collection

The following is a timeline of procedures and required data collection for heifers enrolled in the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program.
Weaning	Pre-Breeding	Breeding	Pregnancy Exam	Pre-Sale	
Procedures:

 Vaccination – IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Clostridial (7-way), Brucellosis.
 Evaluate for structural soundness and blemishes. (scarred eyes, frozen ears, bob-tails, rat-tails, injuries)
 Remove horns/scurs
 Parasite control as needed

Required Data:

 Individual farm ID

Optional Data:
Record if Available

 Birthdate
 Weaning weight
 Weaning date

	Procedures: (30 – 60 days prior to breeding)

 Vaccination – Vibriosis, Leptospirosis (5-way), IBR, BVD.
 Reproductive Tract Score
 Pelvic Measure – height, width, area.
 Weigh
 Evaluate for structural soundness and blemishes.
 Parasite control as needed
 Service Sire Selection – confirm EPD’s meet program requirements.

Required Data:

 Individual Farm ID
 Brucellosis tag number
 Breed or breed cross
 Color/description
 RTS
 Pelvic measurements
 Weight
 Blemishes/Unsoundness

Optional Data:
Record if Available
 Birth date
 Hip Height	Required Data:

Breeding Program:
 Dates bulls in and bulls out
 Natural Service
 AI

Synchronization Method:
 Prostaglandin
 Dates injected
 MGA
 Dates MGA fed
 MGA + Prostaglandin
 Dates MGA fed and prostaglandin injected
 7-11 Synch
 Dates MGA fed and prostaglandin injected
 CIDR + Prostaglandin
 Dates CIDR inserted and removed and prostaglandin injected

Heat Expression:
 Observed standing heat
 Secondary signs of heat
 Fixed – time AI

Insemination:
 Individual ID
 Breeding date (mo/day)
 Breeding time (am/pm)
 Inseminator initials
	Procedures: (maximum of 110 days after start of breeding)

 Vaccination – Leptospirosis (5-way)
 Pregnancy exam
 Body Condition Score
 Re-measure pelvis on heifers less than 150 cm2 at pre-breeding.
 Evaluate for structural soundness and blemishes.
 Parasite control as needed

Required Data:

 Individual Farm ID
 Brucellosis tag number
 Show-Me-Select tag number
 Number of days pregnant
 Body Condition Score
 Pelvic measurements if re-measured
 Blemishes/Unsoundness	Procedures: (within 30 days prior to sale)

Applies only to heifers consigned to a Show-Me-Select Sale

 Treat for internal and external parasites.
 Evaluate for structural soundness and blemishes. (Scarred eyes, frozen ears, bob-tails, rat-tails, injuries)
 Body condition score
 Cross reference Farm ID, Brucellosis tag number, and Show-Me-Select Tag number.
 Health Certificate

Optional:
 Brucellosis blood test (unless from Certified Brucellosis Free Herd). Based upon individual sale requirements.	
All products listed must be used according to label directions.  Consult your veterinarian regarding any questions on health procedures.  See Show-Me-Select requirement sheet for specific requirements.  Forms for data collection will be provided from regional coordinators.  All data should be forwarded immediately after collected to the Regional Coordinators listed on requirement sheet and to Show-Me-Select Heifer Program, S132B ASRC, Columbia, Missouri 65211.