Wouldn’t it be nice if every livestock show was just a short drive from home? And wouldn’t it be even more ideal if we could haul our livestock in 55-degree weather with no humidity, no storms, and dry, clear roads? Unfortunately, there is no “utopia” for hauling livestock to shows, even if you live 20 […]
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Misconceptions about Managing Livestock Body Temperature in the Winter
Humans tend to worry about the weather and the outside temperature. And rightfully so, especially if you are involved in agriculture. Your crop planting, growing and harvest times rely heavily on the weather. And, when you have livestock, you want to keep them safe from the elements and provide them as much comfort as you […]
Which Vita Charge® Product Should I Use?
When it comes to Vita Charge, we LOVE that we offer a product line the presents so much versatility in its form of application, making application easy depending on what you feel is best for you animal. However, when there are that many options, knowing what is right for you might become complicated. One commonly […]
Our Six Tips to Successfully Halter Breaking Calves
Summer is winding down, and the busy fall and winter show season is just around the corner. As older calves’ show careers end, a new project is just beginning. Though you may want to jump right in and head to a show, your road to success starts at home with halter breaking. The way you […]
Mark That Card – Simmental Heifers
Thank you Ashley Judge of Baty Livestock for providing placings and officials for this class. Placing: 3-2-4-1 Cuts: 2-2-3 I like the Simmental Influenced Heifer Calves 3241. In a group where the quality runs this deep, it is the tremendous rib and unique look of the baldy heifer that sets her to the top of […]
Advice for Selecting your Next Show Heifer or Steer
You’ve decided you want to show a steer or heifer, and it is prime time to start the selection and purchase process for your new project. There are magazines nearly two inches thick promoting every show steer open house in the Midwest; and then you start looking at all the online sales. It is easy […]