MY MARKET STEER ( UDATED PHOTOS)-(UPATED PHOTOS 2)

[Bradenh]

and no matter how mad he makes you at first when you are introducing him to the stick. NEVER NEVER hit him with it. the worst choice you can make because he will never want that stick around him again

 

[katie_k]

how should a person go about getting the calf to accept the show stick and let me set him up with it?

 

[SongBird1232]

how should a person go about getting the calf to accept the show stick and let me set him up with it?

Just let him sniff it and talk to him and show him it isn't scary. After he lets you rub his belly, he'll see its not to bad. When you to set his feet up, most times i have them tied up because you never know what they will do, but most times they'll either kick at the stick, so use an older one or one that can be bent and you don't mind, or they'll move their foot. It isn't a big deal just as long as you stay calm and he stays calm. Once he is used to it, practice daily and you shouldn't have a problem.

 

[ShowCalves2010]

I would definately keep him out of the heat and keep fans on him.  Avoid stains as best as you can. He has a pretty square hip and is pretty flat over the back though.

 

[SongBird1232]

Purple shampoo and stainbuster becomes ones friend. I showed a charolais steer, lots of scrubbing, but the stains came out. Shorthorn hair is funny, it likes to trap the stains in. Especially the knees, back legs and their front pits (their hooves leave dirt here).

 

[taylor tay]

Thanks for the comments

 

[Tyler otte]

Good made up steer!
The best thing for your first year is to learn how to work to hair the best thing to do is brush the hair as much as you can the more time you put into daily hair care the more hair you will grow
Also rinse him daily!

 

[Bradenh]

how should a person go about getting the calf to accept the show stick and let me set him up with it?

scratch him with it will help  ???

 

[taylor tay]

So he is doing good on the stick, every time he didn't kick at the show stick I would give him grass and he loves food!  But his hind leg wouldn't move back no matter where I put the stick on, i put it in between the hooves in the skin but he never moved it. what should i do?  I will update on the pictures soon, well when he is brushed and he is positioned

 

[taylor tay]

How do i get him more muscley?

 

[fordkindagirl]

How do i get him more muscley?

Find a ramp, hill, ditch, gully, etc and walk walk walk walk.

 

[SongBird1232]

insted of trying to make him move his back leg, walk him into the proper stance that you want ,so you don't poke him too much.

 

[taylor tay]

Do you people think that he would do good in big shows and explain why. Remember that he is still growing and has to share feed with about 20 other calves.

 

[WBar Farms]

Nahh

 

[taylor tay]

What are your reasoning from the poll? When should i give the first bath? it is about 60 degrees here and tell me how to wash him. Thanks ( we are planning to buy a blower and bought clippers)

 

[WBar Farms]

You need to jusst think of every question that you are wondering then find someone knowlegable on here or whereever and then you'll be set.

 

[taylor tay]

Will anyone be willing to help me? now about fitting....what should i do? which way do i brush it?
Also about the Minnesota Beef Expo... will i be able to see people fit the animals?

 

[MYT Farms]

When combing/brushing hair, do it wet. You're making a lot more progress with wet hair than with dry hair. I am by no means a big time showman, but I've had my share of show steers and am getting into the business a little more seriously. Hopefully this info will help you out.
My calves generally get caught before the sun catches me in bed. This particular morning, it was pretty cold, so I just caught the calves and blew them out. They have a little time to be tied up and led. Shorthorn Girl, I read your post on getting a calf broke, and 15 minutes a day goes a lot farther than 2 hours at a time every so often during the week. I'll then turn them loose and feed/water/clean pens etc. Now for me, I usually wash/rinse in the afternoon hours when it warms up a little. I catch calves, then I comb and blow them out to get rid of the big dirt/crap caked on messes and get that fine dust out of the hair. Next, they each take a turn at the wash rack. Again, daily rinsing goes a long way. I only wash maybe once a week, and generally not that often in the winter. After they're good and clean, take the back side of the scott comb and squeegee the hair down. Then simply flip over the comb and brush all the body hair towards the poll (on top of the head, between the ears). Leg hair on the rear legs you comb up in sort of a V fashion. Front leg hair just brush up. Next, I prefer to get the rice root on them wet. You can't brush too hard or too long. It stimulates the hair follicles and is the best way to get that fuzzy, easy to clip, million dollar hair coat. Then blow them out. Young calves generally flip the first once or twice on the blower, so a chute is a good idea. If you don't have one, just deal with getting kicked because they'll gentle down. Get that hair DRY!!! Legs especially. Check with your hand to make sure there is no trace of water, especially in cold weather. Blow the hair the same way, up towards the poll. Kick 'em out and feed again. As far as fitting, I don't care how good of a fitter you are. Do your home work, commit to that hair, and get a good feed program under that calf. Makes show day a lot easier. There's maybe a couple show day tricks you might here, but stick with the basics. Get them squeaky clean and Atacama Desert dry before the show. Let them lay down if you wash in the morning and the show is later on. A little hay or beet pulp is a good choice before the show. In the chute, pull the legs in the back in that V and use as little adhesive as possible to prevent clumping. Front legs pull up. Depending on the leg color pattern, paint your legs white and clip them straight. It looks like your calf's legs might just be OK with all white. A little sheen or oil before the show and you're golden. A couple other tips is a good wash and revive the night before a morning show and just a rinse the morning of. Also, if the calf will drink before heading into the ring, do so. Hope that helps a little, and don't expect to be great overnight. It took me 9 years and the school of hard knocks is the best teacher.
Cade
MYT Farms

 

[MYT Farms]

A couple more things. Your calf isn't going to magically grow muscle with a super duper feed supplement. Daily exercise will help a little. When he's fat, however, it will also get him hot and shed condition. Keeping calves in shape is a good idea in order to keep them sound and to also help them last a little longer in the show ring.

 

[katie_k]

that was incredibly helpful thanks!