Lexie Gibson knows about working and spending countless hours in the barn. She has worked with her family to make breeding decisions over the years, and those decisions coupled with her dedication and endless effort made the Dixie National in Jackson, Mississippi, a supreme event for Lexie. The 17-year-old from Newton, Mississippi, said this was […]
How and When to Incorporate the Vita Charge Stress Tub
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. […]