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 […]
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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 […]
Sure Champ® Offers Premium Show Animal Supplements for 40 Years
Show Animal Supplements It’s no secret – if you like to show livestock, chances are fairly high you like to win. Showing livestock is a competitive pastime that requires time, dedication and countless hours in the barn. The fundamentals across species are the same. Start with good genetics, get your animal broke to walk, set […]
Sure Champ’s Show Pig Feeding Guide
Showing pigs is fun. Nothing is quite as rewarding as getting the slap or handshake indicating that months of hard work have paid off with a championship. And much of that work is the science behind feeding the right diet to your pigs. Diet, exercise, skin and hair are all integral parts of prepping to […]
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 […]