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I got home from college and my show bull for this year was a mess. He has some type of bugs, (possibly mites, mange, live, etc.) and has rubbed part of tail head and butt almost raw. He has been sprayed and washed and doing better now but I am looking for tips on how to try to get that hair to...

Thank you very much for the advice! I'ts very helpful!

Thanks for the reply! I wasn't sure if it would a good idea or not to go more into the club calf area instead of registered purebreds.

I am looking to finally start my own herd of show cattle. I have been showing Angus for quite a few years, because that's what was available to me, but I am looking to possibly make the switch. Just curious what breed, from a marketability and profitability standpoint, would be the best to use...

Thank you for the advice! I have a 4500 peak generator and I knew that it wasn't enough but I didn't know how much power would be necessary to power them efficiently.

I was wondering what size generator people use at your shows to power your blow dryers? Whenever i turn on both dryers the generator seems to get bogged down.

I Would be intrested to hear what is in it!

When the pig is at the fair how much should it be fed since it will be primarily fed from a self feeder?

How long would feed keep for before going bad?

If you are feeding out a smaller herd (2 or 3 cow) is it better to use a feed like purina then mixing your own feed?

Thanks for all the input it is very appreciated! What type of supplies do i need to show a hog?

About 20 minutes from the Wisconsin border

Thanks for all the great advice! Does anyone know of any good hog breeders in northern Illinois?

I posted in the swine chat but i figured i would see if i could get some input here also. I am looking to get pigs to raise money to buy a heifer. I was wondering if private selling to buyers is better or worse then selling them at a 4-h auction. Also i was wondering if i should get one pig or 2...

I am looking to buy pigs this spring and i was wondering if its is better to sell the pigs to private buyers or sell them at my 4-h county fair auction. Also, should I buy a pair of pigs or just one and what is the best breed of pig for market or possibly showing. All input would be greatly...