Sam Womble County Extension Agent AgNR Bandera County Topics to be addressed Feeding Hair Care Supply Checklist Showmanship Feeding Questions to Consider Where are you at Ahead or behind the curve ID: 559653
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Preparing Cattle for Show
Sam Womble
County Extension Agent – Ag/NR
Bandera County Slide2
Topics to be addressed:
Feeding
Hair Care
Supply Checklist
Showmanship Slide3
Feeding
Questions to Consider…
Where are you at?
Ahead or behind the curve?
What is your endpoint?
Develop a planSlide4
Feeding Heifers
Year 1
2% of body weight (12-20#/day)
Some may need to move to a 50% corn ration
May need to add steam rolled oats
Provide hay and/or pasture Slide5
Feeding Heifers
Year 2
Slow down a bit – “Fine line between show condition and a fat heifer”
Possibly adjust % corn in ration
Possibly add to the ration
CSHOats Provide hay and/or pastureSlide6
Feeding Steers
Fall
As the weather cools, switch to a higher percent corn ration.
55-60% corn
15-20 #/day
Possibly add beet pulp to the ration Provide hay and/or pasture Slide7
Feeding Steers
Winter
As weather continues to cool possibly
Cook corn or barley
Add bypass fat supplement
16-18 #/dayPossibly add CSH or beet pulp into the ration Provide hay and/or pastureSlide8
Final Feeding
What about additives?
Magic, Winner’s Edge, Final Cover, Vita
Ferm
, Keep ‘Um Sound Slide9
Additives
“Magic squared will take your animal’s genetic potential to a higher power”
“If you like Magic Oxy, you’ll love
Moxy
”
“Moxy – animals eat it, do better on it and win more often”Cellerator improves hair coat, gives a fresher look, cures a picky eater, adds more cover, increases
appetitie, increases soundness, reduces heat stress, calms the animal and consistently makes them feel good”“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”Slide10
Final Feeding
What about implants?
Increase lean muscle tissue
Improve feed efficiency
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Pop tail headMake crest more prominentEnhance ABC characteristics
Enhance muscle definition Slide11
Implants
How many and how often?
Weaning
Summer
45 days prior to show
Over implantingQuality issue Slide12
Hair Care
Two must have items…Slide13
Hair Care
Cattle should be rinsed daily and washed weekly
. Especially important in the fall and winter.
Use a hair conditioner
Train hair with a rice root brush and hot air blower.
Brush in an upward and forward direction (45 degree angle). Slide14
Hair Care
Facilities
Day Length
Utilize fans and misters
Genetic potential
Hair versus slickSlide15
Supply Checklist
Feed bucket Extension cord
Feed Clippers
Hay Chamois/towels
Water bucket Show stick
Water hose Blow dryerLiquid soap/shampoo Adhesive
Combs and brushes Adhesive removerRope halter Pine shavingsLeather show halter Stall dividersNumber halter or number clip FansSlide16
Showmanship
Top 5 Showmanship Mistakes –
Wrong equipment (halter, show stick)
Lost in the show ring (Where do I go? Who is the judge?)
Knowledge of your project (age, weight, feed)
Keeping the calf in position (leading out, lining up)Overuse of the show stick (lead into position)Slide17
Showmanship
Lead
you calf in a slow, deliberate manner and keep his head up.
Set your calf up correctly and watch the judge
.
Show your calf’s positive attributes.Don’t move your calf out of line when the judge is evaluating it.Exhibit good sportsmanshipSlide18
End Result