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Is this a case of "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything"?  It's fine.  I am just looking for ways to bring out her best.  What is best way to manage her these last few weeks? 

Here is our market heifer - no idea on weight but was 1100 in Apr.  She was being fed 30 lbs of AAOK's mix until about 4 days ago.  We have since turned her out to pasture with lots of grass hay and 2 lbs shredded beet pulp + 3 lbs. feed mix.  She has so much fat across her back.  It is unlevel...

Thanks for the reply!  Yes, it is for the Winter Beef show.  Are there a lot of entries in the U Fit classes?  Do fitters still "ball" tails these days?  Are there any "secrets" to making your calf stand out?  LOL guess no one will answer that since it's a "secret"! 

Can someone please explain how one would prep a calf for a "U Fit" class?  Rules for the class are animals enter ring with clean and dry with no adhesives, oils, other substances.  In the ring there is no use of clippers, blowers, paint, or coloring agents. Is it ok to do a complete clip job...

We have a little May born calf that weighs about 450 lbs or so ( no scale, just using weight tape).  Our first show with him is in about 2 mos. and the final show for him will be next Aug.  He is currently being fed AAOK's recipe at the rate of 5.5 lbs twice/day and we're slowing increasing...

So how would one feed this calf then for a late July/early Aug. end show date?  Thanks for the opinions everyone - keep them coming. 

Here he is from behind.  Thanks for your thoughts.

Could I get some opinions on this little shorthorn - May born steer calf.  Thanks.

My son is looking for next year's 4H calf.  This is HIS project and HIS budget :)  Very modest budget but a good showman and hard worker.  Calf must be located in the SW MI area - we have no way to trailer ourselves.   We are also looking for a calf for my daughter to raise.  She is only 8 so...