For livestock exhibitors in Texas, there’s nothing quite like the major stock shows in Texas. From January through March, it is Texas majors season, and that means one thing – the competition heats up, and five of the biggest livestock shows take place. Rich in history and offering opportunities for the youth, young people in […]
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Texas Major Livestock Shows: Storied in History, Creating Opportunities for Future
“Everything is bigger in Texas,” and that includes livestock shows. There’s no better time for youth involved in livestock projects than January through March when Texas major livestock show season takes place. Rich in history and offering opportunities for the youth, young people in the Lonestar State have the opportunity to shine in the show […]
Setting Goals, Working Hard Are Integral Parts of Livestock Showing
For many, livestock showing is a way of life. For others, it is a hobby. For some, showing livestock is like a sport—a competition that they can’t get out of their blood. No matter why you decide to make livestock showing a part of your lifestyle, there is one thing you should consider. You will […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Showing Livestock
“Showing livestock is more than a hobby. It’s a way of life.” This wooden sign with turquoise lettering hangs on the bedroom of one young exhibitor among her favorite banners, plaques, ribbons and a photograph of her prize goat, Poptart. For 9-year-old Lily, there is nothing better than showing her pigs and goats, participating in […]
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 […]