Preparing Cattle for Show Sam Womble County Extension Agent – Ag/NR Bexar County.
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Preparing Cattle for Show
Sam WombleCounty Extension Agent – Ag/NR
Bexar County
Topics to be addressed:
OFeedingOHair CareOSupply Checklist OShowmanship
Feeding
OQuestions to Consider…OWhere are you at?
OAhead or behind the curve?
OWhat is your endpoint?ODevelop a plan
Feeding Heifers
OYear 1 O 2% of body weight
(12-20#/day)O Some may need to move to a
50% corn rationO May need to add steam rolled
oatsO Provide hay and/or pasture
Feeding Heifers
OYear 2O Slow down a bit – “Fine line
between show condition and a fat heifer”
O Possibly adjust % corn in rationO Possibly add to the ration
OCSHOOats
O Provide hay and/or pasture
Feeding Steers
OFallO As the weather cools, switch to
a higher percent corn ration. O55-60% cornO15-20 #/day
O Possibly add beet pulp to the ration
O Provide hay and/or pasture
Feeding Steers
OWinterO As weather continues to cool
possiblyOCook corn or barleyOAdd bypass fat supplement O16-18 #/day
O Possibly add CSH or beet pulp into the ration
O Provide hay and/or pasture
Final Feeding
OWhat about additives? O Magic, Winner’s Edge, Final
Cover, Vita Ferm, Keep ‘Um Sound
AdditivesO “Magic squared will take your animal’s genetic
potential to a higher power”O “If you like Magic Oxy, you’ll love Moxy”O “Moxy – animals eat it, do better on it and win
more often”O Cellerator improves hair coat, gives a fresher
look, cures a picky eater, adds more cover, increases appetitie, increases soundness, reduces heat stress, calms the animal and consistently makes them feel good”
O “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”
Final Feeding
OWhat about implants?O Increase lean muscle tissueO Improve feed efficiencyO ???
OPop tail headOMake crest more prominentOEnhance ABC characteristicsOEnhance muscle definition
Implants
OHow many and how often?O WeaningO SummerO 45 days prior to showO Over implantingO Quality issue
Hair CareO Two must have items…
Hair CareO Cattle should be rinsed daily and
washed weekly. Especially important in the fall and winter.
O Use a hair conditionerO Train hair with a rice root brush and
hot air blower.O Brush in an upward and forward
direction (45 degree angle).
Hair Care
OFacilitiesO Day LengthO Utilize fans and misters
O Genetic potentialOHair versus slick
Supply Checklist Feed bucket Extension cord Feed ClippersHay Chamois/towelsWater bucket Show stickWater hose Blow dryerLiquid soap/shampoo AdhesiveCombs and brushes Adhesive removerRope halter Pine shavingsLeather show halter Stall dividersNumber halter or number clipFans
ShowmanshipO Top 5 Showmanship Mistakes –
O Wrong equipment (halter, show stick)O Lost in the show ring (Where do I go?
Who is the judge?)O Knowledge of your project (age,
weight, feed)O Keeping the calf in position (leading
out, lining up)O Overuse of the show stick (lead into
position)
ShowmanshipO Lead you calf in a slow, deliberate
manner and keep his head up.O Set your calf up correctly and watch
the judge.O Show your calf’s positive attributes.O Don’t move your calf out of line
when the judge is evaluating it.O Exhibit good sportsmanship
End Result