Monty Kerley, University of Missouri (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption University of Missouri researcher Monty Kerley stands next to cattle preparing to eat. Kerley is studying how to raise cattle more efficiently and help farmers cut costs. Credit University of Missouri Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.