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How to Supplement Your Show Animal in the Last 30 Days?
Supplements can be a very beneficial tool when feeding your show animal during the final push to its target show. Show cattle, hogs, lambs and goats can all benefit from late-stage supplementation but...
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How to Feed Your Show Animal in the Last 30 Days?
The final 30 days before a show are critical to how your animal looks and performs in the ring. Across all species, including cattle, hogs, lambs and goats, this phase focuses less on major growth cha...
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How Do I Start My Show Animal On Feed?
Whether you are showing cattle, hogs, lambs or goats, it is important to get your show animal off to a good start. Let’s explore best practices for getting your project started on a new show feed.&n...
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How Do I Improve Muscle Shape and Bulk in Show Animals?
Muscle shape and bulk are key components of a competitive show animal – especially market cattle, sheep, goats and hogs. Judges are looking for show stock to display expressive muscle, structur...
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Why is Copper Toxicity a Common Concern for Show Lambs?
Copper is an essential mineral for many livestock species, but for sheep, too much copper can be dangerous. Copper toxicity is a serious health concern for show lambs, which is why it is critical to p...
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Why Does Urinary Tract Health Matter for Show Goats?
Urinary tract health is critical for show goats because they are especially prone to urinary calculi, a potentially life-threatening condition. Supporting proper mineral balance, hydration and nutriti...
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How Do I Manage My Show Pig’s Weight?
Managing a show pig’s weight is one of the most important parts of preparing for the show ring. Most market shows require pigs to meet a specific weight range, so planning and monitoring growth thro...
