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Considering how cold it was and with the snow they received how was the turn out?  Did the weather hurt the number of calves there?  Who won the heifer/steer shows?  I know at times there are alot of major challenges when you are outside grooming/showing in 19-20 degree weather and snowing!!

Can you tell me what the difference is (other than cost) of calf manna, showbloom and shag?  Is one particuarlly better than the other?  Also what is your opinion of Oxy Explosion?  Seems pricey, what kind of success have you had with it and is there a cheaper form of this. Thanks for you help.

Anyone heard about this: The Indiana State Fair is changing when the show animals (cattle,swine,sheep,etc.) are to arrive, show and how long they have to stay at the state fair.  Also, when the sale of champion is.  I read on another forum (B.W. Pig/Sheep Forums) that the fairboard wants to...

These question(s)I know belongs somewhere else, but I thought I would still ask for those that show other animals along with their show calves.  1.  Show calves are fed 2-3% of their body weight?  What is it for show lambs or show pigs?  2.  Do you figure show feed % the same as show calves? ...

What do you replace Revive with when the weather gets over 70 degrees so it doesn't heat up the animal?  I know alot use oil mixtures or homemade mixtures with store bought items.  What do you use and how often do you use them? 

I was at a show recently and saw that some still use show foam and others don't.  They just use an oil and/or alcohol/hair linement (sp?) spray.  What is the reason people are going away from foam and just using oil mixtures?  Does it make the hair "pop" more?  Is it better to be blown or...

Jill - You mentioned cheaper - If you don't mind me asking  (if you don't want to say  that is ok - not trying to be nosy, just comparing) how much cheaper was the honor premix compared to your feed rep's recipe? Also, - 16% protein level with 3-4% fat - Was this a grower ration?  I am curious...

SD - I am curious as to why you said "interesting" about ATOZ ration?  What are you thinking and why?

I am looking for some informtion for those who use this product.  What is a good "general" (I realize you have adjust for the ind. calf) ration you use to mix with 4T Fyer to finish with - (I plan on using both corn and barley)?  What is included your ration and %'s do you use. What %'s do you...

TAILS!!!!  (simple, yet not so simple - HAHA) We cannot consistently get the tail to look like we want.  One will be great and the next few either end up a gooey mess/flat looking or the large ball like tails used to look like.  How do you build your tails?  I go to shows and see these perfect...

Looking through the web site the other day and saw these products?  What is your opinion of these products to build legs?    How do you go about using these products?  Basically, how do you blend this in with the leg hair and not have it really noticeable?  What step do you do it in?  If you go...

A little after the first of the year we usually switch from custom mix to show feeds to finish.  We have used Umbargers before but it is usually around 11 - 13.00 $ a bag.  I am curious if there is a more efficient (cheaper) way to do this from other show feeds and still get the same finishing...

I was looking at the finishing rations from Kent/Showmaster/showrite feeds at the HBC yesterday.  There is not alot of difference between the 3 in terms of makeup.  For those who base this or instinct or experience, what is the difference and which do you prefer?  Which do you find that you can...

When the weather gets warm (and hot), what do you consider to be a too hot ration when it comes to burning off hair?  70 - 80% corn?  If you are trying to save hair in hot weather and still put fat on, what % balance would you use for corn and barley mix in your ration to accomplish both?

Which would be better to use?  Corn oil or wheat germ oil?  Also, can you top dress with corn oil from a store such as wal mart (cheaper???)?  How much is to much to use?

I have a question from a previous post about beet pulp adding to show feed? How much and when do you feed it? Is it more productive to feed it all the time with feed?  I have heard some just feed it 2-3 weeks before showing because it is more effective this way?  How much is to little or much...

Say you bought your show calf in October and you are gearing for your county/state shows in July and August when would be the best time to implant him?  What are the best implants to use?

In your opinion, what is the best order to do the following in:  Rinse (and all that comes with it), Feed, cattle exercise? How much exercise (walking, sticking, etc.) do you try to do during a week with your show calves?

Hypo Qt: You have worked all winter/spring on a good coat of hair and you have it on your steer.  You have 90 days to show and you need to add "fat" or more cover to your steer to be ready to compete.  You aren't using specialized show feeds (except calf manna or showbloom and mineral...

Is 10 - 11 % protein steer or heifer?  Also, what should the fat% be? What type of ration will accomplish this protein/fat% for finishing?  Should you use corn or barley or a combo of both?