Beef
Mississippi Beef Cattle Production
Beef production is a significant component of Mississippi agriculture. The total value of production of cattle and calves in Mississippi is estimated at $482 million for 2024. Total catle inventory in Mississippi on January 1, 2025 was 810,000 head, including 430,000 cows and heifers that have calved. The calf crop for the full year of 2024 was 345,000 head. This remains the same from January 1, 2024. There were 13,631 beef cattle farms in 2024. Stocker cattle production is also very prominent with 400,000+ head of stocker cattle residing in the state annually.
Calving School
The workshop is limited to the first 40 participants.
Cattle Over Coffee Summer Webinar Series
View recordings here
Fall 2025 AI School Registration Open
The Spring 2025 Cattle AI School will be held October 16-18, 2025. Space is limited to the first 35 participants and spots typically fill up well in advacne of the school. We encourage early registration.
For complete details visit: Cattle AI School
Livestock Antibiotic Rules
For more information see this publication: Navigating Livestock Antibiotic Regulations
Beef Quality Assurance Trainings Scheduled
No current upcoming Meetings
Meal at 6:00pm * Certification classes start at 6:30 p.m.
Training options:
1-Complete the course virtually and receive the BQA manual and completion certificate electronically. (Free)
2-Complete the course virtually or in-person (where available*) and receive the BQA manual, completion certificate, vaccine cooler, and bumper sticker via mail ($20 per person)
*Check with your local cattlemen's association or county extension office to see if an in person option will be offered in your area.
*Pre-registration is required in advacne if materials are requested
To request a BQA meeting in your area please contact Dr. Huston or Dr. Karisch.
A certification fee of $15 is required and includes manual, vaccine cooler, and bumper sticker.Certifications begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information on the BQA program.
Master Cattle Producer Regsitration Hold
The Master Cattle Producer Program is currently undergoing a transition to an online learning management system and content is being updated, and as such there will be a delay in video and content availability. Please bear with us during this tranistion, and we will share the new site when it is available.
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MSUES Cattle Apps
The MSUES Cattle Calculator App is now available for download for Apple and Android devices. Cattle Calculator allows beef cattle producers to make quick everyday calculations important for their operations. Calculations related to reproductive management, animal performance, and management decisions are available. Reproductive calculations include: calving date based on a known breeding date, breeding date based on a known calving date, number of days pregnant based on today's date and a breeding date, and a breeding season calculator which provides calving and breeding dates based on a set breeding season. Animal performance calculations include: Adjusted birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, average daily gain, and required gain. Management calculation include: dosage calculations for dewormers and medicines given an animal weight and manufacturer's recommended dosage, frame score calculations, trailer stocking density, and yield grade.
MSUES Cattle Calculator App download for Apple devices
MSUES Cattle Calculator App download for Android devices
eXtension Beef Cattle Clearinghouse
eXtension provides objective and research-based information and learning opportunities that help people improve their lives. It is an educational partnership of 74 universities in the United States. The eXtension Beef Cattle Clearinghouse focuses on practical beef production information.
Beef Extension Listserv Sign-up
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