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    Roto Brush Question

    Merry Christmas everyone!!!! Have a question - do you think a 12 volt cordless drill will have enough power for a Roto Brush is cattle with a lot of hair? Thans
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    MSU Winter Beef Checklist/Supply List?

    Not a dumb question and I apologize if some of the things I will mention are obvious: - Feed for the at least an extra day as we have been stuck there before because of the weather - Bedding for inside the barn - unless you purchased some with the sign up - Gates and a fan if you have them -...
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    U Fit class questions

    We ball tails... not like the HUGE ones back in the day, but more of a "tear drop" shape.  Also, the entries vary from year to year... but no matter who many entries it is VERY competitive.  The prizes are really good... and kids are getting better and better each year.  Honestly after years...
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    U Fit class questions

    OK, just read your profile and I see you are from Michigan.  So I'll answer your question...we have years of experience at this event. UFit is at 2 PM. You have 30 minutes to fit your calf. Usually you have your calf clipped to the point you only need to glue up legs, tail head, ball the tail...
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    U Fit class questions

    r u asking for the u-fit at the Michigan winter beef show?
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    Need ride for heifer Iowa to Ohio or close

    PM us. have a trailer going from Iowa to MI on Monday (10/21)
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    Help.... Fair is next week and Steer is lame this AM

    Update.... we soaked his foot and treated him w asprin for 5 days..  It worked and he went to fair and was Grand Champion  :). Thank you for all your help!  (clapping)
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    Help.... Fair is next week and Steer is lame this AM

    Morning, My daugther's steer is lame this am.  This steer is a multi-time-champ at jackpot shows this summer.  Fair starts Sunday..... We went to bring him in the barn this morning and he is very lame on his front left leg.  We checked his hoof for foreign objects and check for any areas that...
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    Femininity by Oxy-gen

    Anyone use this product?  Will it help a heifer that slopes slightly from hooks to pins? 
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    Michigan Winter Classic

    Welcome to Michigan!  There are not a lot of jackpot shows in Michigan until spring.  We travel to Ohio and indiana for most fall and winter jackpots.... watch showsteers.com and this site for listings :-) Winter Classic is ALWAYS the 2nd weekend in December.  You can get all the info at...
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    Shorthorn Junior Nationals 2014???

    Was the 2014bottom lication announced last week?
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    Shorthorn Junior Nationals 2014???

    Does anyone know where the shorthorn junior nationals will be in 2014? Thanks
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    What is the ideal weight for show pigs?

    Thanks for the input, that matches what we were hearing as well.
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    What is the ideal weight for show pigs?

    What is the target weight to be competetive with show pigs? We will be showing at a county fair in Michigan and want to be at the best weight to compete. Thanks
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    Adding Depth to heifer

    Have a April Shorthorn Heifer... we need ideas on how to add depth and more fuller flank area. We feed Depth Charge, Champion Drive, and a complete show mix (very similar to fitters edge)
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    Cow prospect - Reg. Angus Heifer dob May 2010

    We have a May 2010 Forever Lady Angus heifer for sale, she is open was in standing heat Sunday.  Make an offer.  Will try to get picture up later today.
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    Looking for show in the Fall & Winter in MI, IN, IL or OH

    Looking for show in the Fall & Winter in MI, IN, IL or OH.... know about Heart of it All and Winter Classic.... any others? What about smaller Jackpot type shows? Thanks!
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    what type of automatic waterer?

    Also agree with Ritchie.  As for the leaking around the drain plug they a silicon drain plug that fixes that. !
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    AMAZING SET OF STEERS @ MICHIGAN LIVESTOCK EXPO .

    Totally agree about the judge and the quality of cattle! The top 8 were unbelievable!  My daughter (10 yrs old)  showed and we quickly realized the judge wasn't affraid to show his feelings... his facial expressions were priceless!  His comment to my daughter was "wow he is one wide puppy!" 
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