major stock shows in Texas

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 […]

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show cattle supplements

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 […]

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Showing Livestock

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 […]

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cold stress in cattle

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 […]

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show calves

Sure Champ’s Guide to Show Calves

Show Calves Fall in the Midwest—it’s more than turning leaves and football. For those looking for their next set of show calves, it’s shopping at its finest. From Labor Day forward, there are pasture sales, online sales and private treaty sales daily. If you can’t find a show calf that meets your criteria, you probably […]

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