Wayne Miller, DVM, runs a cow-calf enterprise focused on pasture management rather than making hay. He believes not making hay allows him to increase his herd size while better utilizing pastures. He maintains two large hoop structures over concrete pits to protect purchased bales of hay during storage.

Miller has both spring and fall calving herds, calving heifers over a 40 day period in February through March. He uses fall calving because of limited facilities to handle all calves in the spring. At this stop, Dr. Scott Poock, University of Missouri Veterinarian will demonstrate ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis and State veterinarian, Linda Hickam, will cover new trichomoniasis regulations.