By Blake Jackson
More than 175 junior exhibitors representing over 300 cattle entries participated in the 43rd Annual Missouri Cattlemen's Youth Expo (MCYE), held June 12-14 at the Missouri State Fairgrounds.
Organized by the Missouri Cattlemen's Association (MCA) and the Missouri Junior Cattlemen's Association (MJCA), the event provided four days of livestock competition, leadership development, and networking opportunities for young cattle producers from across Missouri.
The expo recognized outstanding participants in showmanship and cattle competitions.
Showmanship Champions
- PeeWee: Champion - Cane Kircher | Reserve - Brittany Heman
- Junior: Champion - Adler Patrick | Reserve - Britton Kircher
- Intermediate: Champion - Madelyn Sampson | Reserve - Garrett Reuter
- Senior: Champion - Jorja Ebert | Reserve - Karlee Favor
Overall Champions
- Breeding Heifers: Cealy Bedwell (Angus), Madi Coulter (Crossbred), Selby Hulse (Owned Angus), Kallie Cloud (Simmental), Jace Pipkin (Angus)
- Bulls: Madi Coulter (Angus), Leigha Ann Viebrock (Angus), Payton Henderson (Hereford), Atley Patrick (Charolais), Lilly Creason (Simmental)
- Market Animals: Isabella Bennett (Crossbred Market Animal), Presley McDannald (Simmental Market Animal), Korbin Ruffel (Maintainer Market Animal), Carson Coram (Maine-Anjou Market Animal)
"The Missouri Cattlemen's Youth Expo continues to provide valuable opportunities for young cattle producers to develop leadership skills, build friendships and showcase the hard work they invest in their cattle projects throughout the year," said Anita Vanderwert, Missouri Cattlemen's Association president.
Photo Credit: missouri-cattlemen-s-association
Categories: Missouri, Livestock, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle