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AAOK is right the easier you go about this the better. I've seen some nice calves turn into real idiots when a little to much force is used. The trick is out smarting them, not out muscling them.

Here's an old Indian trick that doesn't involve pain [ for the calf or the guy on the lead rope] . Feed the calf in an individual pan and put a small salt block in it. Don't let calf drink until  the next evening an dlead to a water sorce. Do this several times and you will be amaized.

We have one of each . Both are Sullivan chutes . I like both but the half chute should only be used with well broke calves. There isn't much to that half chute so I don't think it would take much for one to be upside down in it.

Isn't it amazing how well agriculture fares when studied by an honest man with no hidden agenda.

To keep from 'blowing them away" just work with them. Take them out to feed and care for the animals, when they can do that part right then move on. I know it takes time but remember, you have a lifetime of knowledge, they just have a few years. If the kids are willing to do chores w/o being...

After 20 plus years of showing I think I've figured out a couple of things. (1) There is no " right way" to do anything. (2) The guy in the suit is the only opinion that counts until after the show. Once you figure that out everything else is easy. The only thing that P---ing and moaning will...

Congrats on hlping the next generation learn the right way to do things. Your best bet is find the best fitter in your area and talk them into putting on a clinic. If you have good attendance plan a profesional clinic next year. I highly reccomend the Sullivan clinics - took my 17 y.o. son to...

Something else you might try is LRP or laminated resin panels. They are available at lumber yards or good retail stores. A company in Springfeild Ill. makes laminated plywood and sheetrock products- they might have something for you- I think the name is NUDO or some thing like that. The cheaper...

I'm probably going to offend someone here, so please forgive me if I do. IT'S ONE MAN'S OPINION !!! I don't know the fellow in question, and I'm sure I'm not missing anything. The judge must be competent or they wouldn't hire him. Someone needs to tell him to pull up his big girl panties and...

You  need to watch the temp. of the water you use. Just like your mother did when you where nursing- if it feels "nice and warm"  on the inside of your wrist it's good to go. I've raised bucket calves for a few years and they can be finicky but if they get hungry enough they'll eat. Keep an eye...

I'm sure any of the fitting clinics would be great. At the Stock Show U clinic we attended Chuck McCoulough was with our group. He is a great guy and a hell of a hand with a pair of clippers. But most people will agree with me, it's more than fitting and hair care. They also teach showmanship...

I know this is a little late - I suggest taking your kids to one of Sullivan's Stock Show U clinics. They do a really nice job putting them together. Your kids will learn alot and so will you. I'm as competitive as anyone and I can stand back and watch my son fit our calves now.[ with a few...

I suppose the Dem's will figure out a way to blame this picture on George Bush too.

We use Suave from the dollar store because it's so cheap. Just used some dish soap this weekend b/c steers where getting really "greasy" looking.

I have2 daughters that have graduated with ag degrees- one is an ag teacher\FFA adviser the other a grain accountant with a Growmark company.  Neither had ag classes in high school  but now both are happily employed in solid ag positions.This article-IMO- was just babble from some news hack...

Congrats Jason!!! I'm praying for a quick trip home with a beautiful baby. I can see you are going to be in the market for a "bling belt" soon.

Makes me wonder what the author's degree is in and how many with that degree end up in that field. Funny he doesn't mention that in the article.

Did someone trim his feet already?

I like winning fill also. Try some Showmaster "Sales Edge" if you have a dealer close. The night before you show put a small salt block in their feed pan and let them lick on it while eating- they'll drink more the next day.

I agree with the previous comment. We sure didn't buy ours to look at all winter. Clip that s.o.b. and drag his butt to a show . It's good for the calf and the kid.