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I recently used a shear with Texas cattle comb 1554-29 to slick some steers. I was super impressed with results. Fast, no lines and very uniform. I see many people using a combo of T84’s and 84AU I’m considering buying a set of New fusion shears. What are the advantages or disadvantages of...

Just want to say I used Tommy to haul a steer from the Midwest to California for the first time this year. Their was some complications and a mixup, but I’ll tell you what! He was always very responsive when I called! I felt like he was honest with me, and he was! He told me he would make it...

looking for a little bit a help here trying to dial in my feed program for some show heifers. I’m wondering if it is possible, And at what point can the percentage of fiber be to high? Currently I’m feeding about 24% crude fiber. My guess is at some point too much fiber makes a diet that is...

Help me better understanding 18 vs 24 month old steer comparison. We have only ever Bred and raised steers for fairs with 18 month old end date. Recently it came to my attention that a lot more people are showing 24 month old steers than I realized. We had a few steers this year that I was told...

What was the deal with this bull About Time? I remember their was a time when guys were pumped about the bull. I’m currently breading cows this weekend and I’m sitting on a pile of straws so I’m looking for any quick info. Does he work in any cows? Was he good for anything? I see kris Black had...

Trying out a new bull to make some replacement females and ended up making a few like this one! Was shocked to see this much muscle out of a low birthweight bull. The black hairy ones don’t get me excited like a colored calf but he has some potential. Genetically he should be good fronted so we...

I recently started attending some jackpots to try learn a little about show day feeding from the pros to better help my 4-h group. We have been very successful in getting cattle fed right In terms of finish. but Im definitely behind the curve when it comes to feeding steers in the time between...

Well I could use some advice from someone who has had to deal with a steer that charges at you occasionally. Normally any steer that has changed me or someone else only does it once and than they are down the road. Unfortunately this steer going down the road is not an  option. The steer is not...

Give me you opinion! When this calf was 2 months old I thought this was our best chance at a supreme champion steer. Some people told me to send him to slaughter! What do you think? https://youtu.be/Z4Aw-gLCEd4

Well give me your opinion. Does this steer have a chance to be good. https://youtu.be/73da8taZPGI

This calf started out looking good and now he has started to look a little off in his knees. As his muscle develops I feel like he is becoming less sound. What do you think? https://youtu.be/AVzaDx_ObeM

I'm looking for a little help on this topic. There is a lot of info about feeding steer for a hair show, but not a lot of info on feeding a slick Steer. After years of showing my self and breeding show cattle, I now found my self in the position of local 4-H leader. We have a 1/4 slick show at...