Selie Hodge, 15, of Lometa, has been showing livestock for 9 years. She started on goats but decided to challenge herself and switched to cattle. “My family raises cattle and we had recently gotten a new ag teacher who was a cattleman and he convinced me I could to it. I’ve been doing it ever […]
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The “tag along little brother” Nine year old Henry Chapman, of Afton, TX, was interested in cattle from a very small age. “I would go to the stock shows with my uncle when I was really little and I always wanted to be in the ring with the cows. As soon as I was old
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Giovanni Lopez, 16 from Terrell, TX, fell in love with taking care of longhorns by watching his big sister, featured in this blog post from a few years ago. “I would help her any chance I got.” He says “I was helping my sister take care of hers when another student abandoned their longhorn. I
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Ethan Wulff, 15 of Terrell, TX, had his first taste of the show ring this year, and has definitely got the bug for it. “I have really enjoyed showing this year!” he says, “I definitely plan on showing again next year.” For Ethan, showing livestock is a family tradition. “I have always wanted to show
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Reproductive success is the cornerstone of a profitable beef operation. The first goal of any operation is always putting as many live calves on the ground as possible. The ability to efficiently breed and calve your cows maximizes your calf crop to ensure a steady supply of replacement heifers with increased herd longevity and healthy
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Winter presents unique challenges for cattle producers as cold temperatures and reduced forage availability can impact cattle’s nutritional needs and overall health. Implementing effective winter feeding strategies is crucial to ensure that cattle maintain their weight, immunity, and reproductive performance during this demanding season. In this article, we explore key winter feeding strategies that can
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Ashley Schmitt, 16 from Seminole, TX, never intended to show livestock. “My sister had a steer and was spending a large amount of her time at the ag barns.” Ashley explains “At those barns was a show steer that had been purchased for another student and was going to be resold. I had decided that
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Protein supplementation is a crucial aspect of cattle nutrition, especially during periods when forage quality may be limited or deficient in essential nutrients. Protein plays a vital role in various physiological functions within a cow’s body, including growth, reproduction, immune response, and milk production. Adequate protein intake is essential to maintain cattle health and support
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Cambree Pittman, 11 years old from Canadian, TX, had a blast showing her friend Ms. P last year. “Ms. P is so special to me.” She says “We both have the same personalities and have had a lot of fun this last year. Neither one of us can sit still or stay focused very long!”
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Though Bryar Sherrill of Levelland, TX is only 13 years old, he is an established veteran of the Livestock Show circuit. “I’ve grown up with livestock and showing has been a family business. I have been showing since I could walk in jackpots, but I have had the pleasure of showing at majors for 6
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