Our County Fair Steer with 22 days left

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JoeDirt

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Well 22 days left to our fair.  Just thought I would ask what you all think? This is out of "ALL ABOARD".  I think he weighs about 1225-1240lb


I thought I would get some of your guys Ideas on him.  We are still learning how to pick good calves and would like to learn a little more.

Thanks
 

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CPL

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I think he looks very good. Just a couple things that come to mind with seeing him would be that I'd prefer a little more bone, more outer turn to his stifle, and I'd like him wider out of his hip (which he would be if he were heavier muscled). That's really nit picking though, he has good width and overall is well balanced. I think you will do well with him.
 

shortyjock89

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One of the few differences between him and a perfect county fair steer is about 90 days at 45 degrees.  More hair on him and I think he'd have more friends, but unless your county is just ridiculously tough, you're gonna do really well.
 

box6rranch

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He looks pretty good. I'd be brushing the heck our of him trying to grow some hair across the top to fill in the divots. Wish he was a little cleaner fronted and agree that I'd like to see him wider across the hips. Overall you've done a great job with him though. One of the benefits to growing hair is being able to cover up the imperfections. Best of luck, let us know how you do.
 

farmboy

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boy he really smoothed up behind those shoulders since the last time we discussed him. looks a lot like mine actually
 

zak

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What type of cooler unit do you have to have to get it down to 45?

zak
 

shortyjock89

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zak said:
What type of cooler unit do you have to have to get it down to 45?

zak

Like a walk in cooler or freezer that a restaurant would have. 
 

thats funny

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Nice steer...I would suggest just maybe shaving down or trimming up his navel a little better...but thats getting picky...good job with the steer, and if hes been in a cooler he sure dont have much hair.
 

OH Breeder

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really think this guy has come along nice. saw pictures when he was younger. I think he will do okay as well. Think he would be competitive at most county fairs. nice job (clapping)

Foot note- AC or refrig units are different from freezer units. cooler A/C units typically can handle temperatures to the 50's which is acceptable for growing hair. Walk in freezers use different refrigerant. It is really hard on the calves when you put them in temperatures that extreme at this time of year. 50 plus degree temperature swings can make one melt pretty quick. I am not an HVAC expert but have had great success with temperatures in the 50 and 60's growing hair. Whole nother topic.
 

forbes family farms

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Nice steer. Really similar to our show steer the only thing i don't like is he needs to be wider across the hips. Will be very competitive in the show ring for county fairs. Nice calf.
 

renegade

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Oh ya if he is going to CC fair then I think he will do well. Most calves there wont compete well with him lol - Im only showing WIF but im going to be at CC watching for sure! Good luck
 

box6rranch

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We keep our cool room at about 50 degrees. They grow great hair. Refrigerator units scare the heck out of me. We knew someone who had one. It went down with their show cattle in it and they all died because there isn't anyway for air to come in. Be careful and check it several times while they are in it during the day.
 

SlickTxMaine

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Chris,
  The steer looks great!  Good luck with him and let us know how you do!  You and your daughter did a great job with him!!
 

JoeDirt

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I want to thank you all for all the comments on our steer.

I wish we have a cool room but I guess washing and blow drying him will have to do

I will fill you all in after the fair of what happened

Thanks
 

TMJ Show Cattle

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First of all your steer looks pretty good.I won't make any assumptions of what he might need or not need by looking at his pictures.He looks better than some of the calves I've seen on here,without hair. About a cooler to grow hair: If you can afford one that is fine and dandy,but...you don't need a cooler to grow hair. If you have only one calf or two or three,make sure you have a very well ventilated room,not two big.Get yourself a water cooler[swamp cooler].Try and insulate the room as good as you can,even with large styrofoam blocks. Put misters in room,with fans.Most importantly keep the room as dark as possible,at all times. This is very important. You can cool a 12x20ft. room to 51-to 56 degrees pretty easily.Optimum temp for growing hair.Keeping the room dark is imperative.It is probably a little late in the game for this year,but you can always start next year. The swamp cooler and fans are cheaper to run than an AC unit and not even close as dangerous. This has worked for many a show cattle families in Oklahoma and Texas for many years,where late spring, summer and early fall temperatures have been known to reach 105 and up with 50% humdidity.
 
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