Warmer temperatures are quickly approaching, and that means you should start thinking about how to reduce heat stress in cattle. Heat stress is almost inevitable, but some management practices can be implemented to help animals better cope with rising temperatures. All mammals regulate their internal body temperature involuntarily. Heat stress occurs when the animal’s ability to […]
4 Tips for Fly Control for Your Show Barn
Fly Control for Your Show Barn Regardless of whether you show cattle, sheep, goats or pigs, or a combination of these animals, one thing is certain. You will eventually have flies in your show barn. These tiny little pests can often be the biggest nuisance. Yes, those pesky flies like to invade our barns, bite […]
Sure Champ® Spotlight: Tyson Fox & Dylan Kottkamp
This month we are shining our Sure Champ® spotlight on two young men passionate about he beef industry. Dylan Kottkamp is wrapping up his junior career, and Tyson Fox is just entering the prime of his show season. Let’s meet Dylan and Tyson to learn more about these exhibitors, their favorite showing memories and how […]
Junior Spotlight Shines on Abby Tlach & Kylie Jo Lasley
Sure Champ® is proud to shine it’s spotlight on young people who work hard and #preptowin, both in and out of the show ring. This month we are shining our spotlight on two young ladies who are passionate about the cattle industry and the opportunities it has given them. Meet Kylie Jo Lasley Kylie Jo […]
Sure Champ® Extreme with ClariFly® Offers Cattle Fly Control and More
It can be frustrating when you are working show calves only to have them stomping their feet or swatting their tails at flies. Additionally, those little pests carry diseases and can cost your animals valuable performance in overall gains. A good cattle fly control program will help eliminate unnecessary stress for both you and your […]
What Is Bracing? Bracing Lambs and Goats is Important to Show Ring Success
Every livestock exhibitor knows that any advantage you can give to your animal in the ring is important. Lamb and goat exhibitors have an added advantage since the judge actually gets to handle their animals to better evaluate muscle definition and finish. That’s where training your show lambs and goats to brace makes all the […]