by Blaine Rodgers, Area Sales Manager The Vita Charge® Stress Tub is one of the most innovative and popular products at BioZyme®. The effectiveness and diversity of the orange tub makes it suitable for many situations. While the popularity stems largely from its unique formulation and high quality ingredients, the tub’s mode of consumption also […]
Haul ‘Em Charge ‘Em
You’ve worked so hard at home. You’ve practiced showmanship, been brushing hair like crazy, and now is the time to hit the road for the big show. Prepping to win takes a lot of planning, time and dedication, but all that hard work can come to a halt if your animal stops eating. Stress is […]
Mark that Card: Prospect Heifers
Thank you to Marcus Arnold, Butler Community College for providing the official placings and reasons for this class of prospect heifers. Thank you to M&M Livestock and Morgan Meisenheimer for providing the pictures. To view more livestock judging classes click here. I like the prospect heifer calves 1-3-2-4. There’s a ton of quality in the […]
In Their Show Box: Mackenzie Malson
Mackenzie Malson has already kicked off 2017 trying new things. The 13-year-old from Parma, Idaho, recently exhibited at her first National Western Stock Show, a show her mom, Maggie said Mackenzie has not attended since she was two. “It’s a cool show with a lot of history, and I love history,” Mackenzie said with her […]
5 Ways I Still Use Livestock Judging in My Career
by Tim Hammerich, AgGrad When I was a nine year old 4-H member my dad convinced me that I needed to learn how to judge livestock. He seemed convinced it was my only chance of playing a college “sport”. Turns out he was right, but what I got out of livestock judging was so much more than that. […]
Dealing with Bloat in Show Cattle
Bloat in show cattle is one of the worst things to deal with. When cattle bloat it causes reductions in feed intake, slowed weight gain and in the worst-case situation, even death. When you are dealing with a chronic bloater, be sure to consult your veterinarian, the breeder that you bought your animal from and/or […]