Let me have it.. gently!!

[missbee]

Ok.. need you opinion on REd
He is our first steer, not a high dollar steer, he is are learning steer. Our Ag teachers doesn't know much about steers, goats and lambs are her specialty. So we are teaching ourselves; internet, talking to breeders, and Sullivans is a big help. . I know he has some sway in his back we are working with him, not even sure if there is anything to do about it.
So what is your opinion?
B

 

[missbee]

He is 700 pounds... our county show is in Dec and we are taking him to San Antonio and Houston.

 

[The Show]

He'll definitely class American. You are correct that he does break behind the shoulders a little bit, and that will get worse as he gets heavier(just fair warning). It's hard to tell a lot about him because the pics don't show his entire body so its hard to comment on his structure. Try to get some pictures that give a full view of him, and we'll be able to tell more about him.

 

[missbee]

Here is a full view.

 

[The Show]

He'll make a good first steer. I'd like to see a little more muscle expression in his lower third, and he looks like he rolls out of his hip a little which could affect the way he moves around the ring.

Also, I saw you asking about growing hair in another thread. I wouldn't worry about it. Build him some shade. He's an American all day long and their not supposed to have hair. He'll get a little fuzzy this winter when it cools off, but nothing like an exotic.