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    Thoughts on essential relax fit

    Recently been looking into calf calming methods for a steer that we can't seem to fully break. We were told to try essential relax fit pellets. Anybody use them and know how well it works?
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    Putting a ring in a steers nose

    We have a steer that at the moment is 1200 lbs, and is pretty aggressive towards my daughter (keeping in mind she is the only one that makes him act this way). Anytime she steps in the pin he instantly starts shaking his head, snorting, and eventually chases her. He's drug her multiple times so...
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    Allergic Reaction

    My show steer had recently been treated with  Ivomec pour on wormer (I know, not the best choice) and had an allergic reaction to it. It seems to have burnt his skin which is now falling off along with his hair. We have gotten most of the dead skin off but he is now basically bald on top of his...
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    Steer is eating rocks/dirt

    My steer has been eating rocks and making an effort to lick dirt every chance he gets. Also every now and then he decides to chew on wood. I know it must be some type of mineral/vitamin deficiency, but what products would anyone recommend?
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    Implanting

    Opinions on implanting?
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    Putnam Co 2016

    Anybody have any info on the 2016 Putnam Co open beef show?
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    ringworm

    my steer has recently gotten ringworm on his head. I was wondering if anyone knows of any feed additives or remedies to get rid of it. The vet suggested Koppertox, but that will turn his head green. He is white and i also have a show coming up so that won't work.
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    my steer needs to gain weight!

    I have a shorthorn plus steer that needs to gain weight. I've heard that shorthorns do not put on weight very well. He is around 600 lbs and needs to gain at least another 650-700 lbs before our county show. What type of feed ration would help him gain weight the fastest?
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