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I tried everything on one calf I had that ate everything and only thing that seemed to work was spraying vinegar on the halter and had to re apply several times as he was tied up.

Breed don’t really matter to me. Normally I’m doing angus/main cross but I’m open to most breeds. Looking for them to finish in the 1350 weight range.

I have shown cattle all my life and now my kids are showing. I’m not going to buy a fancy calf from a steer trader for way more than it’s worth. My kids buy their own steer and sale it at the final show in October. This is a 4-h project that builds responsibility and a nest egg for collage or...

It’s been years since I showed and now my kids are showing there first steers. We have 100 days till we show and they are on track for there finished weight. One will be 1400 and the other 1300 by show day. They weigh 1150 and 1050 right now.  I been looking to add additional fat so been looking...

Thank you for the info. yes we are planning to use 8x8's but we are on a budget  :). who would you suggest as a professional other than a building sales rep? We want this barn to be very functional vs glamours so i want to take my time and get the lay out right the first time. sure don't want to...

We live in North Florida / south Alabama area. Gets hot and humid. I’m starting to make a list we have hay and euquipment storage already on the farm so not as concerned with that. No tress at all however we are on a hill with a good breeze that I want to try to benifit from. Lots of slopes so I...

First time to post on this site but I’m looking to build a show barn for my kids projects. Looking for something with 6 stalls. Maybe 12x12 and also an area for a couple hogs which is a short 100 day project. I’m thinking a 40 by 80 with a feedroom and office but wanted ideas. Have anyone built...

I am new to this forum and learning to navigate around. I have not shown steers in 15 years but I am getting back into it to help several kids. I'm looking for march to April calves for an October show. We want them to finish 1200 to 1250lbs. I am open for different breeds but they need to be...