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I misunderstood the "Does anyone else think this is a stupid rule" ..... I thought that was whining. When I read the replies, they seemed to focus on the "fitted versus unfitted" shows, not on how to fit without using products. How do you fit an animal without products? You spend HOURS brushing...

You might have better luck if you put this in the CLASSIFIED SECTION.  That is where people go to BUY and SELL things.

I don't mind the classifieds being all grouped together but for Heavens sake people.... anything "for sale" or "I am having an auction", needs to be in the CLASSIFIED section!!!  I am also not a fan of the side stepping "what does everyone think of XYZ calves that are for sale till next...

I can argue this both ways.... do I think fitted shows give the advantage to those with money? yes.  Do I think unfitted shows actually gives the advantage to the best calves versus a calf that has the fitting job? Yes. Do I think unfitted shows are just as good at teaching the kids lessons of...

I put cow number, and calf number (in birth order)..... If you don't get the tag in the "exact" spot, the ear might droop and bleed. If that happens, you simply cut the tag out and try again (it will droop after a day or so). Also, make sure the calf tag isn't too big. I usually stick with the 3...

I am not bashing them. Simply stating that most kids show cattle for "fun", not to learn about cattle. So they don't know the difference between a good one, and a great one. Many of their parents are also interested in "fun" and not into finding the finer details of selecting a champion.  To...

I am going to go where no one has dared. Traders are having success because many of the "halter holders" have no idea what a good calf is.  All they know is that after someone fluffs and stuffs them, they get a ribbon. They don't know why they got the color of ribbon they got (judge said...

She appears to be just weeks old.... kinda putting the cart before the horse aren't ya?  ;)

Well, first off, that is a really bad photo angle. So these comments may or may not apply. He looks too post legged in the back. Although thick, he seems a bit sway backed and heavy fronted. He is finer boned than most, but then again, I realize angus do not have the bone of crossbreds. I would...

Some of you remember about a year ago, someone advertised wooden calf coffee table on here. Well, I ordered one for a wedding gift. And when I received it, I was blown away. It was perfect. And the couple was at loss of words. So, to the folks who made that table:  THANK YOU!!!  And get ready...

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Did you creep feed? I know of many places that do, especially show herds. If you don't mind me asking, what did your calves bring? I know different parts of the country are different, just curious. I know how you feel about OCC stuff being "too angus-y".  That is why I have always said that...

I wanted to double check the picture but after further inspection, I like his testicular development. It seems his sire and dam have exceptional sex traits... meaning his sire has good testicals and his dam has a solid udder! He looks like a bull, and not a steer with nuts!! Congrats again on...

I like the bull. Yes, he has a bit of extra leather in his throat area, and in his sheath, but I would over look that due to his massive thickness and depth. I think he is longer than he appears just due to his depth. His feet and legs appear to be very correct in their function. This is the...

Has it been put up for a while?  I am guessing it was a bit damp or had some moisture in it when it was baled, and now it is heating up, creating that "burnt" or "tobacco" smell. Yes, the cows will love it, but it has lost some, not all, of its nutritional value.

1. The tech doing the scanning has the ability to vary the actual size by the angle and pressure. The best you can hope for is finding a tech that is CONSISTENT on every calf, every time. That way, they are comparable to each other, while not nessecarily being comparable to another scanner. 2...

Clean front, very level top line, super square hip, and seems to be plenty thick. I am assuming you are showing down south? With those breeds he will not get hair, so I hope you are showing in the slick division! If you are showing against "show calves", you will be at a huge disadvantage due...

Wish you tons of love, happiness and laughter!!  <party>

When I was younger I watched the "open to the world" calves come in for the state fair. The calves were nothing but common shaggy feedlot calves. Within hours, you couldn't recognize them, and by the next day, you would have sold the farm to own one!  Absolutely amazing what some talented...

I am not sure, but isn't twining and graphite illegal to use at most junior shows? And "looking unnatural"? Come on... have you looked at show calves in general lately?  ::)