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    Washing in COLD weather...

    This is my second year of helping my daughter show Angus/simm heifer. Our first show isn't until late Feb. I hear of everyone washing there cattle down once a week.. Its been 0-10 daytime highs, and -5 overnight. I know most of the "bigger" scale showmen have heating and cooling rooms. All I...
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    Kleen sheen and Vineger??

    New at this "grooming" was wondering what 1/2 Vineger, 1/2 Kleen sheen does. I use Kleen sheen right now. And was going to dilute it down with vineger, what does that promote (Vineger)???? Plus one more question. Where i live its cold outside, i dont have my shop heated yet. I criinge when i...
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    How much snow did you get?

    N/E Iowa, we were suppose to get 1-3 inches....Opps! Ended up with 13 INCHES!!  The weatherman was way off this time.
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    Heifer Ration

    I went and asked this question last week... I had no idea either. I guess it sounds like either one would work. One person says one thing, then the next something else. GOOD LUCK
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    Kleen Sheen

    I was told this would be a "good" product to use during these cold winter days? Can someone tell me how to use it and how many times per week? I dont plan on washing this Heifer till it warms up. 10 degrees is too COLD :o
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    Heifer with a blemish?

    I have a Heifer that will be a 4-H project for my daughter. The Heifer has a quarter size spot on her right hip where there is no hair. I dont know if it was a vaccination spot, or a small cut. Its scabbed over good, but it doesnt appear to be growing any hair back. I dont want the spot to...
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    Help me with a stubburn calf.

    Great help guys.... I have an open show the 2nd weekend in march i can take her too. Just feel like "we" arent quite ready. I know everyone has a different opinion on how much time you should spend with a show calf each day... Can i hear what is a "normal" time in a day that you or your family...
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    Help me with a stubburn calf.

    I bought 900 pd Heifer (P.B. Angus) Its halter broke, and is going to be my daughter 4-h county fair calf (July). I ve had it over a week now and I notice more often then not once you get the halter on her she "holds back" and she wont walk in stride with me. She acts stubborn as a hell. She...
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    Iowa beef expo

    Does anyone know if there is any live web streaming of the beef expo??  Thanks.  Couldnt make it down today.  And thought there might be something on the internet.
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    New at showing....

    All great info <cowboy>
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    New at showing....

    Thank everyone for the advise (clapping)
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    Feed for Heifer

    She will be a breeding heifer. If i could find out on here how to post pics i would show a pic or two.
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    New at showing....

    Thanks again... Sorry so many questions running threw my head :o
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    Feed for Heifer

    As i posted below first year showing. I bought this broke, 900 pd Angus Heifer, The guy i bought her from said she was getting 12 pounds morning and 12 lbs at night, with free choice of grassy mixed hay. Her current ration is 50% cracked corn, 50% oats, and a all natural protien. I have a purina...
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    New at showing....

    I'm currently trying to round up all the nessasary stuff i need to get me going. Where is the best place to look?? Ive heard of sullivans supply.Is there other places that you out there would reccomend? I need a fan, blower, show stick, and possibly a aluminum chute. I would appreciate any help...
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    New at showing....

    Thank you very much! Helpfull info!
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    New at showing....

    I'm a 4 generation Cattle/grain farmer. My daughter just turned 12 and is ready to start showing cattle. Being it's "our" first year in the ring. And relativley new at all this i have several question too throw out there. (1) How often should we be washing the heifer we are going to show in...
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