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    Supplements for 4-H show steer

    Purina has some relatively good priced ones. We have used Fitter 35 (promotes lean Muscle, will help keep is front in leaner too) and Depth charge (helps fill out their gut, so they look a little bigger ribbed). I want to try Ultra Full this year, I will let you know what I think if I can get a...
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    Help!!! I have no clue what i am doing!!!

    We rope ours tie them to a sturdy fence then put the halter on carefully (they will probably jump). Then we leave them tied to the fence for a couple hours. Approach them a couple times and try to pet or brush them periodically (be careful, they may jump or kick). After a few hours try to lead...
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    Shearing Heifers for hair growth

    My family will have 4 head of Lim-Flex (Limousin X Angus) heifers to show this summer at jr. Nationals that first week of July. I have heard of some people shearing their cattle to grow hair in the spring and was wondering if it was worth my time for our calves. If so when would you suggest I...
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    Show Feeds

    I have been showing a long time, but have never been able to get the ration I really like. Most of the time I have used a mix from Wildcat Feeds, but I think it gets too hot in the summer months. I used Purina Fitters Edge last year and liked it, but we had trouble getting it in sometimes. I am...
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    Keeping heifers clean in Winter

    I have been showing for years, but have only in the last few years attended winter shows. I usually rinse my calves at least once a day and wash once a week, but during the winter I would hate to get one sick, but I still want them to keep a healthy coat. I do not have great facilities at all. I...
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