Off Feed Many people change their eating habits with the seasons. A steaming bowl of soup is satisfying on a cold winter day, but that doesn’t sound appetizing when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or hotter. Your show livestock are no different, but whereas we just change what we eat, they go off feed. […]
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Managing Show Livestock Weight: Hitting Your Project’s Target Weight
Livestock Weight Every market show animal has an endpoint. That is true, no matter where you live, the time of year your county or state fair is, or what show you are ultimately feeding for. If you have an animal on feed for an early August fair, that’s your endpoint. Perhaps you are feeding a […]
6 Steps to Prevent Summer Heat Stress
Summer Heat Stress Mother Nature isn’t playing nice this year. Temperatures are rising across the country, and excessive heat is accompanied by increased humidity in many areas. Regardless of the hours of work and preparation you’ve invested in your livestock projects, summer heat stress remains a challenge to plan for and manage. Sure Champ®, a […]
Read Tags, Know What’s In Your Show Animal Feed
Show Animal Feed Showing livestock is a fun family activity that teaches responsibility and work ethic while creating memories for young people. However, it’s also an investment in time and resources. No matter who you talk to, where they live or what species they show, people will tell you that show livestock is becoming more […]
A Guide to Show Goat Supplies
Showing goats is a fun youth livestock project. However, it takes a certain amount of time and resources to make the project successful. Like any livestock species, goats require more than just a feed bucket and some T.L.C. to find their way to the backdrop. Certain show goat supplies are necessary just for the barn, […]
How to Exercise a Show Goat
There’s no doubt that showing goats is a fun project. However, if you are going to excel with a market goat, you are going to need to know how to exercise a show goat. If you don’t, you may struggle to help your goat reach its maximum potential. Good nutrition, thorough hydration, and plenty of […]