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Abstract
Using Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifers Inc. sale data, this article uses hedonic
modeling to assess the marginal implicit values of physical and genetic characteristics,
expected performance characteristics of calves, and market factors to bred heifer price. In
2008, a higher quality standard, known as Tier II, was created combining minimum expected
progeny difference (EPD) accuracies for a heifer’s sire with previous heifer standards. Heifer
characteristics and market factors as well as yearling and carcass weight EPDs were found to
significantly influence heifer price. Results suggest that Tier II heifers receive a premium
compared with traditional Show-Me-Select heifers.