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I am doing an informative speech to my college class over livestock showing. I figured I would hit on some basics, why we do, how we do etc, and maybe some figures etc. I was wondering, if you could inform people who know nothing about showing or livestock, what would it be? Its only a five...

I tied my two steers up and went inside to grab a water, and I walked out to find this.

I have about a month and a half till county. I need to put some finish on my steers they aren't putting it on. I have tried oil but htere not to crazy about it  :-\

I have three horses. A 12 year old paint mare, a 18 year old arabian gelding and a 28 year old QH gelding. The paint and the quarter have lost a large amount of weight. They look pitiful. There diets have not changed. They get fed, and are taken care of. But obviously not everyone knows that...

What are some guidlines for classifing Gelvieh?

I started out showing livestock with goats when I was 11. I loved it and still do. I show in GA. and when I started we never braced. That is a lamb showing trait and I have never liked it.but now everyone is bracing. Is there any other goat showers out here? Whats your thoughts on this?

I have two fall born steers that will be shown in spring of 2012. One is getting a bit leggy. I was wondering when exactly I should incorprate corn into his feed. Also, what kind of corn and how much should be in his ration? Two, my other steer is a chewer  >:( I have gone through three halters...

The first show I will be taking my steers to is in a week. I have been working with them. Alot. But I am having a few issues. One, they are calm, however, they don't like to set up. Honestly, I have never been good working with a stick! Two, my smallest steer is solid black. However, he has a...

Okay, not a steer but a goat. But hey, works the same just smaller =) My question is, I just bought my wether yesterday. He has been banded and they havent dropped yet. But while i have banded males before I have never seen them afterwards. What exactly is that area supposed to look like? I am...

We are run OVER with flies. House flies, horse flies, yellow flies etc. I keep the stalls fresh and clean, but we live near a swamp in a very humid area. Does anyone have any advice om how to keep these pesky things away? Anything form sprays to barntreatments would be helpful lol.

Looking for a reasonably priced gilt or barrow. Prefer a hamp or york, but will look at anything lol. Must be around GA unless acess to delivery. Thank you  :)

This is my september born Carnac baby that I am showing this next year. This picture was taken at the start of April. Just wanted to share and see what y'all thought of him.

I went to feed my steers this morning and they have several big I mean BIG bald spots where I guess the have been rubbing against the trees. They have no signs of lice and they were fine last night. I'm freaking out because weigh in is today and we show 2rmo.... I honestly don't know what I...

My senior year is coming up.And like all seniors, I am looking for a "sure enough" steer to end my career. I show in georgia, so preferably somewhere close unlsess we can work something out. I need a august-late sept. steer. If you have a steer that you think I would be intrested in, please let...

Is is safe to feed both of these products at the same time? I had just started feeding beet pulp about a week ago and yesterday my dad showed up with a bag of full tank as well. Is it safe or nessisary to feed both of these products at the same time?

My Hardcore steer is not eating. I figured that down in the south it may be the heat. We put him under the misters and fans and it is starting to cool off, but he still is not eating like my other steer. He should be around 900 or so pounds, but he is only 723. Maybe it is the feed, or the heat...

I know there has to be another supply supplier out there. Im looking for a show box, and have found some nice cheap ones local. But it got me thinking, who else is out there?

And my steers arent eating. There not under fans right now but will be under shade cloth fans and misters by this weekend, we have to get them a fenced in area to roam around in. But even with being soaked down ,and eating when it is dark and cool, they still arent eating. I was knocked down at...

Chi influnce class or maine? I know it depends on your animal, but we have a steer that we were told could classify either or. I like him, but which would you rather comepete in based on experience?

Horse flys, fly flys, some kind of flies I have never seen before. You name it, we have it. Especially horse flies. They are killing me! Not to mention these calves. I have tried a variety of sprays for them and the barn. My dad is going to try some pour on that we use on the dairy cows. Does...