Slicking out sale calves

[drl]

Has anyone here tried slick shearing their sale calves late spring in hopes of them having a better haircoat come September/October. I had several calves hold their hair late into summer and then shed out the month before sale time. Would it be worth a try to get them shed out early/slick shear them and have fresh hair grow back?

 

[MOClubbyGuy]

I know of a family here in Missouri that slicks everything mid-late spring including all calves, cows, etc. It seems to help with their hair growth as it is quality hair that comes back. Good Luck!