Care that comes full circle. That is more than just a slogan. It is the commitment that BioZyme® Inc., stands on. That is why it is important to the animal nutrition company to partner with breed associations on sponsoring junior livestock events that build leadership skills and teach responsibilities. BioZyme, maker of Sure Champ® is […]
Category: Tips
Tips for Winter Skin and Hair Care
Keeping your show cattle looking good in the winter should be a snap, right? Turn them out in the cold, and let their hair grow. However, the bitter cold combined with the harsh winds sucks the moisture from the animals’ hide, leading to unhealthy skin and dried out hair, if not properly cared for. Especially if you are exhibiting […]
Winter Management: Controlling Stress in Varying Temperatures
As we move into winter, it is hard to know what the temperatures are going to be like. You might be bundled up tight for morning chores, but by noon are ready to start shedding layers as the sun warms us up. Imagine being a haired up show animal during this same time frame, except they can’t […]
Tips and Tricks on Getting New Show Projects Acclimated
The time has come. You’ve traveled many miles, evaluated several dozen head of livestock, and made some significant purchases for your next show livestock projects. The animals are now in your barn, their new home, and it is time to get them tamed down and broke to lead so you can work with them. This […]
4 Tips to Successfully Breaking your Show Goat
We’re not kidding around when we say the competition in the goat show ring has really heated up over the years. Young exhibitors from coast to coast have taken to Boer goats, and their popularity has grown significantly. The young kids might appear cute and somewhat friendly; however, they take the same time, diligence and patience […]
How to Hold Over Animals the Low-Stress Way
Summer shows may be coming to a slow down, but in another 60 to 90 days fall shows will be ramping up. Just 45 to 60 more days winter majors start. Have you thought about holding over one of your animals that wasn’t quite dialed in this summer for one of those fall or winter shows? […]