Healthy Foot Care in Swine

by Josh Brockman, Brockman Farms If you’ve hung around a show ring or spent anytime in livestock judging camps, clinics or contests, you’ve probably heard some of the following terms: “comfort,” “athletic,” “sure footed,” “when you judge them from the ground up,” the list could go on and on. To get down to it, most […]

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How to Blow Dry Your Show Calf

Hair coat and quality play a large role in making your calf stand out in the show ring. Training the hair on your calf is extremely important and requires daily work. After you’ve rinsed your calf, you’ll need to blow it dry to encourage hair growth and train the hair to work in the proper […]

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How to Rinse Your Calf

Working to ensure your calf as healthy skin and hair will make your animal appear fresher and make fitting your calf easier, helping you get ahead of the competition on show day. To accomplish this goal I suggest rinsing your calf daily. We refer to rinsing as the act of getting your calf wet and […]

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Show Pig Skin Care Light vs. Dark

Skin and hair is only one part of being sure your animal looks maxed out and one hundred percent on show day. At the same time, it is one of the most important factors when it comes time to “look like a winner.” Your pig having a fresh look depends on many physical characteristics from a […]

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Simple Tips For Tying Up Your Show Calf

For both your and your calf’s safety it is important to know how to properly tie your calf. The best way to tie your calf safely is by tying a slipknot or quick release knot. This will keep your calf tied, but also allow you to untie your calf quickly and easily. Getting your calf used to […]

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How Do You Set Up Your Show Calf’s Feet

In order for your calf to catch the judge’s attention you need to know how to properly set up your calf in the show ring. It will take lots of time and practice to get your calf used to you moving its feet, but you can get started as soon as your calf is used […]

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