Bishop Reproductive Services

04/15/2026

Balancing herd work with ET work is hard, but it keeps us grounded. We see the dreams and the visions become reality from the top down. We see the females that go into commercial herds and how they perform. We see the bulls at work and the calves they are producing. We see their feet at BSE checks twice a year. We stay updated in current health protocols and know what issues local producers are facing. We feel the stress of the markets with them but also celebrate the big wins. Im proud to know our local market, producers, and buyers! These steers are staying nearby for now at least!

CLARA LIVE 🏆 Callaway Livestock Sets U.S. Record for 5-Weight Steers in Historic Day

Callaway Livestock Center in Kingdom City, MO made history on Monday with 78 head of 520 lb steers selling for $590.00, marking the highest price ever recorded for 5-weight steers in U.S. history (25 head minimum). Additional highlights included 12 head of 402 lb steers at $625.00, setting a new barn record for 4-weights, and 18 head of 604 lb steers at $474.00, ranking as the 3rd highest 6-weight price in barn history.

In the heavier divisions, 120 head of 909 lb steers brought $358.00, 60 head at 926 lbs sold for $354.75, and 57 head at 940 lbs brought $346.75, establishing a new barn high for 9-weights while also ranking 3rd and 7th all-time. Multiple weight classes recorded top-end placements in barn history during Monday’s sale in Kingdom City.

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03/22/2026

I always joke that bad luck is really just poor preparation. I’ve hit a pretty good run of unfortunate events in the last few months but watching this video reminded me of the amazing opportunities that I had at MU and how lucky I was to be in the right place at the right time. The protocols that you find in the back of every semen catalog have been developed and tested by the research and extension teams at the University of Missouri, and the students involved have taken their research and experience to producers to make a difference in big ways!

03/22/2026

A new column made its debut in the March 2026 Missouri Hereford News!

“Veterinary Voice,” written by Dr. Brianne Bishop, brings practical veterinary insight to Hereford breeders and cattle producers. In this first installment, Dr. Bishop takes a closer look at embryo technology and how tools like embryo transfer are being used to advance genetics and improve herd progress.

We’re excited to introduce this new feature and look forward to sharing Dr. Bishop’s perspective with our membership in future issues.

📖 Read the full article on pages 36–37 of the March issue:
https://issuu.com/cassilb/docs/missouri_hereford_news_march_2026

03/12/2026

“What bull are we using on this flush?”

“The answer is Marvel until I say otherwise”

🤣 we always double check, but the answer hasn’t changed yet.

🔷️The wait is over! All of the guess work is done. Marvels first calf crops have hit the ground and they are as impressive as we have seen. We had high hopes for what we thought Marvel could do and looking at his rookie calf crop he has blown our expectations!🔷️

✅️They have the look, stoutness, power and structure!

✅️Calves ranging between 70-80 Ibs at birth.

✅️Feel free to give any of the owners a call with questions on Marvel!

🔥A must use sire for the 2026 breeding seasons!🔥

03/12/2026

Had to do a double take- it’s always fun to see local breeders with bulls at stud.

The name says it all.

From Lee Simmental Farms, POINT OF PROOF has stood out since day one with presence, thickness, soundness, and phenotypic quality that grabs attention—but the proof goes deeper.

✔Gentle, easy-handling disposition
✔Structural integrity
✔7 of 9 pregnancies with sexed female semen on virgin heifers
✔Backed by a donor cow that simply doesn’t miss

📲 Ready to use a bull that delivers? Contact an STgenetics® Beef representative or our Beef Call Center to order.

https://stgen.com/sire-directory/beef-bull.aspx?code=551SM09131&language=english&title=beef-cattle

03/08/2026

Sunsets and cows… this barn gets the best view of both.

03/08/2026

I don’t get to share many Hereford bull sales- I told Kevin it is nice to have a good Hereford around here! Check these guys out.

Save the date 🗓️Sunday, April 12th.

We can not wait to offer you some of the best bulls we have ever raised. They are bulls, where the cow comes first and everyone of these guys are backed by great females. We emphasize teat and udder structure in our females. This offering is sure to have balanced traits and add pounds where it counts!

Please do not hesitate to call with any questions.

03/06/2026

We’re knocking on two years since our OPU training at SVS Repro and 18 months of sending oocytes to Boviteq. I am proud to work with teams that help evaulate our data and continue to set the bar high. We’ve had a great start to 2026!

02/18/2026

Spring bull sales have been 🔥🔥. We always enjoy our transfer days at KCCF! I’m still bummed that they retired my favorite donor but I’ll get over it one of these days 😂😂.

02/14/2026

On Valentine’s Day, we celebrate love. A Christ-like love is one of sacrifice. Here’s to all of the sacrifices we make for one another in order to keep building a better world.

Thankfully the cows don’t judge when we do chores in our pajamas…