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 […]
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Major Stock Shows in Texas Showcase Livestock, Youth
For livestock exhibitors in Texas, there’s nothing quite like the major stock shows in Texas. From January through March, it is Texas majors season, and that means one thing – the competition heats up, and five of the biggest livestock shows take place. Rich in history and offering opportunities for the youth, young people in […]
Sure Champ® Offers Show Cattle Supplements
2025. A new year means a new chance to set goals, work hard and prep to win. New show strings of cattle are hitting the road to winter jackpots and national shows like National Western. Meanwhile some might be reaching their endpoints at National Western and the Texas majors. Regardless of whether you are getting […]
Setting Goals, Working Hard Are Integral Parts of Livestock Showing
For many, livestock showing is a way of life. For others, it is a hobby. For some, showing livestock is like a sport—a competition that they can’t get out of their blood. No matter why you decide to make livestock showing a part of your lifestyle, there is one thing you should consider. You will […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Showing Livestock
“Showing livestock is more than a hobby. It’s a way of life.” This wooden sign with turquoise lettering hangs on the bedroom of one young exhibitor among her favorite banners, plaques, ribbons and a photograph of her prize goat, Poptart. For 9-year-old Lily, there is nothing better than showing her pigs and goats, participating in […]
Prevent Cold Stress in Cattle
Most would agree that show calves live a fairly lavish life. They get a balanced meal twice a day, daily skin and hair treatments, exercise and are tied in under fans or in a cooler room most of the time. However, as the temperatures drop and show schedules change, so does some of the daily […]