State Fairs
The summer heat and late nights in the barn can mean only one thing: state fairs are nearing. For many livestock exhibitors across the country, the state fair is the culmination of hard work, dedication, and hours of working with a particular set of animals. The goal: claiming the grand champion banner. Once that title is earned, a coveted spot in the premium or Governor’s auction is earned, and your goals have been achieved.
Regardless of whether it is your last year in 4-H or FFA, or if you are a beginner, the state fair is a magical place. It’s so much more than just a show. The state fair, in most cases, is so much bigger than the county fair. It’s where friendships are forged with young people across the state. Your parents let you roam from the cattle barn to the pig barn and then to the sheep barn. It’s likely where you go to your first concert.
And for livestock enthusiasts, it’s where you try to be the very best in your species – the grand champion wether goat, market steer, breeding heifer, or gilt. It’s where those days of wrapping legs and nights on the treadmill pay off. It’s where using products from Sure Champ® helps you prep to win.
History of State Fairs
The first state fair in the United States was organized by the New York Agricultural Society in 1841 in Syracuse, New York. Since that time, state fairs in nearly every state have evolved and grown into a platform to showcase agriculture, entertainment, and the arts.
Over time, nearly every state has begun its versions of a state fair – the common thread – a place for young people to showcase their livestock. Today, the State Fair of Texas is known for the largest attended fair; however, it is also the longest running. The Minnesota State Fair comes in close second with nearly 2 million visitors annually.
Sure Champ Helps you Prep for State Fairs
Sure Champ is a line of products that support the health and well-being of show livestock. Our products help exhibitors prep for state fairs from coast to coast. This year, we are celebrating helping exhibitors and livestock feeders for 40 years.
Our product line includes products that can be fed every day and those that are needed at the show in times of stress for quick recovery. Our products include a proprietary research-proven prebiotic, AO-Biotics® Amaferm®, that enhances digestion, helps your animals stay on feed and water, and perform to their optimum.
Products in the Sure Champ line include:
Sure Champ Products for Cattle
Of course, 40 years ago, cattle were the primary show species, so our flagship product is one specifically for cattle – Sure Champ® Cattle. We have two other products specifically for cattle. Let’s explore.
Sure Champ® Cattle
Sure Champ Cattle is a pelleted daily supplement with protein, vitamins, and minerals for show livestock designed to support performance. It contains Amaferm, stimulates a consistent appetite, and ensures that cattle receive adequate vitamins and minerals. For the Sure Champ birthday, we introduced a research-proven birthday cake flavor of this supplement.
Sure Champ® Cattle Drench
Sure Champ Cattle Drench supports digestive health before, during, and after challenges. This green drench contains enzymes that generate a more rapid digestive response. It also contains Amaferm and MOS (mannan oligosaccharides), which help normalize gut microflora and support the immune system.
Sure Champ® Ration Builder
Sure Champ Ration Builder is a pelleted base mix for cattle with 32% protein, Amaferm, vitamins and minerals for diet fortification. It is customizable to build complete creep, growing, and finishing rations by adjusting inclusion rates and supports optimal animal performance during all stages of life.
Show Animal Supplements for all Species
The rest of the Sure Champ products are designed to work across cattle, sheep, goats, and swine. Sure Champ® Liquid Boost ® is also labeled for poultry and rabbits.
All of these, except Sure Champ® Joint Juice, contain Amaferm.
Sure Champ® Extreme with ClariFly®
Sure Champ Extreme with ClariFly is a pelleted, daily supplement for show livestock with ClariFly designed to support hoof health, hair coat, and performance when temperatures are above 70 degrees. Designed for all species, it contains Amaferm and MOS to help normalize gut microflora and support the immune system.
It also contains HEAT technology, a combination of essential oils and garlic, and ClariFly to support animals when heat and insects are a challenge.
Sure Champ® Liquid Boost®
Sure Champ Liquid Boost is a liquid for all livestock and provides immediate support to the animal’s digestive and immune systems. This fruit punch flavored supplement covers the chlorine taste of town water and contains both Amaferm and MOS to help drive feed or water intake before or during state fairs.
Sure Champ® Appetite Plus® Gel
Sure Champ Appetite Plus Gel is a gel for all livestock and provides immediate support to the animal’s digestive and immune systems. It also contains both Amaferm and MOS and works fast to support appetite and hydration. This is the second product that will contain a limited-edition birthday cake flavor.
Sure Champ® Climate Control Gel
Sure Champ Climate Control Gel is a gel for all livestock and supports digestive health and recovery when temperatures are above 70 degrees. This gel contains Amaferm and HEAT® technology, a combination of essential oils, to support animals when heat is a challenge. It promotes appetite and water intake.
Sure Champ® Clench Gel
Sure Champ Clench Gel is a gel for all livestock and supports normal digestive function during occasional diarrhea or scours. This gel includes Amaferm and MOS, and it contains electrolytes to support rehydration before or during state fairs.
Sure Champ® Joint Juice
Sure Champ Joint Juice is a liquid product for livestock and supports joint health utilizing patented technology. Joint Juice contains MHB3®, a patented high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid. It lubricates joints and supports mobility and soundness.
Join us on the State Fair Birthday Tour
We wouldn’t be here without the exhibitors, and so we are bringing our Sure Champ Birthday Tour to you – at select state fairs across the country. Find our staff in one of the junior barns on the date below to receive your limited-edition Sure Champ t-shirt and other birthday gifts. We know state fairs can be a busy time, but we are trying to get there on a less-busy day.
Watch our social media – Facebook, Instagram and TikTok – as the dates get closer for more details on where to find us at each location. We’d love to meet our product users and talk to those with more questions about the Sure Champ line.
Here is the complete list of state fairs and youth expos we are attending:
Get your Sure Champ Today
Find the difference in the Sure Champ brand, research-proven for 40 years to help increase gut health, increase appetite, help alleviate stress, and much more. We hope that part of your prep for state fairs includes using Sure Champ products!
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