No matter how few or many show animals you have on feed, at some point or another you’ll need the help from a veterinarian. In some cases this assistance maybe in medicine to treat a sick animal or as simple as getting health papers on your animals to go to a show. Regardless, building a […]
Category: In the Ring
How Do Your Use Your Show Pig Whip?
There is no doubt that showmanship can make or break your success in the show ring. One of the main principles of showing well is how and where to use your whip on your show pig. It is important that you focus on these four key points: 1. Keep a firm grip! It is important to […]
Details Make the Difference
It’s the little things in life that matter. And those small details make all the difference to one West Coast cattle exhibitor. Julia Dayton, Healdsburg, California, started showing steers as a county fair project nearly a decade ago, but with hard work and attention to detail she has stepped up her game. Her top honors […]
Showbox Secrets for Success :: Sims Family Cattle Company
Jake and Evan Sims might be just a little superstitious about some of the items in their showbox…and with good reason. These brothers from Edmond, Oklahoma, successfully show Polled and Horned Hereford heifers across the country. The Sims boys have taken home many ribbons, banners and titles. They also take home some essential products, family-pride […]
Decreasing Disease :: Fungus Prevention for Sheep and Goats
If you’re showing sheep or goats, you’ve got to protect them from disease and fungus. Maryland native, Cooper Bounds, says that when an exhibitor goes to a show they are picking up disease and fungus from each of the animals that were in the pen before them. These, invisible, lingering germs will make your show […]
Tips for Showing Appreciation for Stock Shows
Showing livestock is about more than taking home banners and ribbons. That’s what everyone says. Besides the lessons of daily responsibility, winning and losing with grace and feeding and caring for animals, there is also a lot to be learned in how to be thankful. Livestock shows don’t happen without great leaders, even better volunteers […]