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    Hauling show cattle long distance

    Thanks ROMAX!  I have watched his videos.  I guess my main concern is keeping the calves on the trailer for 18 hours.
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    Hauling show cattle long distance

    Hey everyone! We will be going to the Hereford Jr. National show in Grand Island, Nebraska at the end of June. It’s about 1,050 miles and 15.5 hours one way without counting stops. Has anyone ever drove this far straight through without a layover?  There’s places we can layover if we need to but...
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    Show calf with hernia

    Hi! We have a 10 month old registered polled hereford bull calf we bought 4 months ago. We planned to show him and later replace our herd bull with him. Last week we noticed a lump close to his sheath/navel area. Today the vet confirmed that it was a hernia.  He said we have an option of surgery...
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    Show Calf Feed/Work Schedule

    We need help!  Showing cattle doesn't seem to be what it was 20 years ago. Does anyone have a set schedule they go by when feeding & working show calves? I've read that the calf needs to be washed daily. Does anyone do this?  We try to wash ours at least once a week. Also, how often & how long...
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