Full Tank - Best way to use it for shows only

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DEA

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Looking into using Full Tank - what is the best way to use it.  Not wanting to restrict feed intake, but looking for more "fill look" on show day on steer? Calf is around 725 lbs.  What is the best way to use it on show day?
Thank you.
 

rackranch

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Introduce it to the steer 3-4 days out with a small amount added to his feed.  increase up to 1-2 pounds am and pm the day before the show and the morning of the show let him eat all you feel comfortable with... Water intake is very important to get results so leave him thirsty morning of the show until after he eats... if he doesn't want to eat good b/c he is thirsty then offer him some h2o but pull his head out of the bucket after a couple of gallans then put him back on feed...Then give him all the h2o he wants along with free choice hay until show time..I put the filler on top of the feed to try to ensure proper intake..G-Luck
 
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