If you’ve been around show goats for even a short amount of time, you’ve figured out they are picky eaters. Perhaps, the only being more finicky is a toddler hooked on chicken nuggets. The frustrating part is your feeding schedule never changes. Yet, one feeding they might completely slick up the feed pan, and the […]
Category: Feeding Strategies
Sure Champ’s Show Pig Feeding Guide
Showing pigs is fun. Nothing is quite as rewarding as getting the slap or handshake indicating that months of hard work have paid off with a championship. And much of that work is the science behind feeding the right diet to your pigs. Diet, exercise, skin and hair are all integral parts of prepping to […]
Sure Champ® Offers Show Cattle Supplements
2025. A new year means a new chance to set goals, work hard and prep to win. New show strings of cattle are hitting the road to winter jackpots and national shows like National Western. Meanwhile some might be reaching their endpoints at National Western and the Texas majors. Regardless of whether you are getting […]
How to Show Pigs
Showing livestock of any species is an exciting pastime that builds work ethic and responsibility while creating a lifelong network of friendships. Each animal that you encounter will teach you a lesson in loyalty and patience. At Sure Champ®, we want your experiences to be positive as you prep to win in the ring and […]
A Guide to Heat Stress in Pigs
There’s nothing as “happy as a pig in mud.” Do you know why those pigs in the mud are so happy? It’s because they are cooling down! However, it’s fairly unlikely that you will find too many show pigs in mud. And that can be a serious issue. Heat stress is a big deal. In […]
Prevent Cold Stress in Cattle
Most would agree that show calves live a fairly lavish life. They get a balanced meal twice a day, daily skin and hair treatments, exercise and are tied in under fans or in a cooler room most of the time. However, as the temperatures drop and show schedules change, so does some of the daily […]